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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-05
Rave Your Dimes Really.

Tom orrow THE Argus carriers will
make their weekly rounds for the col
lection of 10 cents from each sub
scriber for the week just ended. This
system has proven generally success
I'll and popular with all. and The
ARGUS trusts its patrons will not neg
lect to be prepared for the reception
Of their carrier boy in the morning.
1t also becomes necessary for THE
Argus to saw q word to delinquents.
those who were in arrears when the
present system was inaugurated. 1t
is absolutely important that these
accounts be paid without delay. and
IL will become necessary to stop the
paper going to those who persistent
" disregard this obligation. and to
adopt other means Of adjusting these
accounts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-05
s,~k Pros: IL the Laws Aid.

There II little town called Loccv-
vtlle. M on the Illinois river. 80
0lJeu Or 30 east of Gcncsco. For
setofal years feet of ..runbna;s.' =
or s.bumbcats." have tied up ut the
toWn. and sold liquor over bars with
cut paving license. About the time
the grand jury met. the boats would
cut loose. and iloat down the stream
out of the county. returning after the
danger was past. 1t was a great
scheme. in which fresh water was
made t. play the principal part in
Illegal liquor traffic. But this year
Jack Frost took an unexpected hand
on the side Of the law. He set in one
night. just as the gunboa,s were
about 70 cut loose and srnze every
one of them solid. The strong arm
Of the law promptly seconded the e!-
forts Of MIR. Frost. and the whole
gang was scoopcd in and fined to the
extreme limit. and they are now liv.
ing on board wages with the sheriff
OF Bureau county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-05

The funeral of the late Col. j.
W. Bracket was held from his
home. HOS First avenue. ut O'Clock
this afternoon. Rev. Il. +. Sweet, rec
tor of Trinity church, officiating. In
accordance with the last wish of the
deceased. Buford post. 2I3, G. A. r..
attended in a body. and had general
charge of the services. the Rodman
Rifles acting rs special guard OF
honor. The pail bearers were: Gen.
W. A. Schmitt: CapA. j. Nj. Boards iey,
Capt. j. &. Dick. +. c. Hemenway
5. ID. Cleiand and W. Z. Quaylc. A
squad selected from the Rodman
Rifles, in command OF Lieut.. William
Johnston. and composed of Sergeants
James Johnston. James McConochic.
William McConochie. Corporal Loui:
Ihrig and Private John Larkin. fired
4 military salute over the grave OF
the departed soldier.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-05

Arsenal Forum. No. ~, met in
its hall last evening, and held n
public installation of the officers re-
Gently elected.
Quite a number of the friends of
members were present and partook
of the supper prepared by the ladies
of the Forum, music and speeches be-
ing the order OF the program. DIR.
5. l.. Il. Blacke was the installin.
officer. and the following were in.
stalled:
President-F. II. Schroeder.
Vice Observation-Disclosures :. j
Norris. |. G. Peck.
Treasurcr-S. Mattison.
Sccretary-Mrs. :. j. Hcmenway.
Historian-John w. Day.
Porter-Adam Smith.
Guard-Lawrcnce Eihl.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-05

In the county court Yesterday al
ternoon. the matter of appointing a
conservator for the estate of Charles
Peal. of Moline. was tried by jury
composed of: W. l.. Sweeney. II. &.
Harris. W. W. Eggleston. +. 5. Laf-
lin, J. l.. Maslin. l.. II. Wright. ..
NJ. Grotjan. +. +. Thompson. J. ID.
Means. Charles +. Hodgson, John
Shelley and Z. l.. Curricr. The jury
returned verdict that he was uuiit
to manage his own affairs. being add
dicted to the use of liquor. and a
spendthrift generally. and that 10y
due course ri law conscrvator
should he appointed to manage his
affairs.
Mrs. Jessie Simpson, OF Coo town
ship. is TO be examined a to her san.
itv this afternoon by Drs. Piummcr
and Sala.
Judge Smith adjourned court today
until Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-05
LlNwooo HOTEL GONE.
! Well Known Resort Destroyed ny
Fire.

= Well Known Resort Destroyed by
The great frame hotel located at
Linwood sulphur springs on the
other side OF the river, midway be-
tween Davenport and Buffalo. was
DESTROYED by fire yesterday. being
completely RACED. The fire broke
ont in the cupola, and was discovered
by farmers half a mile away. Neigh
bcrs hurried to the scene. and man.
aged to get out most of the furniture
of the IS rooms contained i'm the
building. There was only one per-
son in the hotel at the time. the wife
of one of the proprietors, and she cs-
capped. The loss is about 100000. on
which there was insurance of $1,000.
History OF the naiising.
The building WAS erected in 1876
by DR. a. u. Spinney. the sulphur
springs located there being regarded
by him Il, possessing medicinal, quail
ties. aftcrward DIR. Spinney sold ont,
and since then TIE property has passed
through many stages of proprietor
ship. 4 short time ago it was pur.
chased by DIR. c. o. Seaman. who
moved there from South Dakota. and
was associated in the ownership with
Messrs. Bogue and Reynolds. Thcil
purchasing price was really no more
than 5000, though the buildin.
originally cost $4,000. and improve
mcnts and additions have been bull
on since amounting to $4,000 or So
/ 900.
/ The building was an immens,
frame structure fully loo feet long
There is no Immediate prospect of i
being rebuilt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-05
AN AWFUL FALL.
Henry Ilcnningcr. u Timer. Meets u Fatal
Accident In Davenport.

Henry Iicnningcr, Timer. Meets u Fatal
Accident In Davenport.
Henry {. Hcnningcr. junior MEM
Der of Ncwbcrn Il Hcnningcr, of Dav-
export. met with fatal accident
yesterday. He was engaged in work
ing on the roof of L. +. El,lridrc's
house, 1910 Third avenue. timing a
gutter, when he slid off the roof.
striking projection of bay window
in his fearful fall. a distance of %
feet. The young mans head struck
the ground with frightful force, and
his unconscious form was carried
into the Eldridge residence. when
Drs. G.. II. Preston, X. T.. Hill, A. W.
Cantwell and II. l.. Bawden were
summoned. Examination showed
that the skull was broken in two
places. and it was decided to perform
an operation in order to relieve the
/ pressure upon the brain. This was
/ done shortly after noon. but to no
avail. The poor fellow fingered in
an unconscious condition until 5:1j
/ in the afternoon. when ne died.
The funeral services will be held
Sunday afternoon 1T , o'clock from
the late residence on the corner oi
Thirteenth and Main streets, Daven.
nor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-05

The daughter of the late Professor
Windshield. the famous German au-
thority on Roman law. has been gradu-
ated from the University Of Heidelberg
with the degree Of PHI. ID. Fraulein
Windshield is the first woman TO be adj
mitied to the old seat of learning with
the privilege of taking her degree. She
passed brilliant examination. The
university, il is said, will probably soon
be opened to women.--E1change.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-05
TOWN TALK.

Wahl's medicatcd healing soap.
Turkeys and chickens a, Hess Bros.
Ladies' felt shoes at half price
NJ. l.. X.
Two quarts of white heans for Is
cents at Nepka Il sons.
Rice ) cents pound AT Nepka Il
Sons, 2S04 Fifth avenue.
Uncolored Japan tea 90 cents
pound at Nepka & Sons.
Miss Rose Hengstler. of Chicago. is
in the city visiting relatives.
5oc. zoe and 75c quality OF infant
shoes now 25c at the Nj. l. X.
Caildrens' she's Doe, former price
$i.10. Closing out sale at the NJ. Il
X.
Concord and Malaga grapes. oran-
ges, bananas and coc"anu;s at Hess
Bros.
The stage of water at the Rock Isl
and bridge nj noon was 3.75: the
temperature Is.
Lettuce, spinage. oyster plant.
parsley, water cress and soup bun
chcs at Hess Bros.
The fine stock of ladies' footwear
is being sacrificed. Sale opened this
morning at the NJ. IL X.
James Galley leaves tonight for his
home in st. Paul. after spending the
holidays with relatives.
Miss Eveline Pierce. daughter of
Orion Pierce, of the Pierce Lum Der
company, of Winona. is in the city
visiting at the residence of G. j.
Long.
Henry Won Ach. of Andalusia. was
in the city yesterday. Mr.. Won Ach
has just recovered from a serious
attack of Illness. the trouble being
the grippe complicated with pncu-
monia.
The floors of the Mitchell & i.ynde
and Rock Island National bamkin.
houses have been covered with hand
some linoleum, which adds greatly
to the appearance Of the rooms back
of the counters.
The closing out sale of ladies' shoes
opened this morning at the NJ. x h.
They are determined to sell every
pair so as to rcunitc the stock of men {
shoes with the clothing aud make
mems clothing n speciality.
You positively will never have an.
other opportunity of supplying your
self with footwear as now. NJ. Il X.
are determined to close out their en-.
tire stock of ladies' shoes. and max,
a specially of mems and boys.
Take dray and a loaded parse,
and carry off NJ. & KS stock o
ladies', misses and children's shoe:
at considerable less than manu-
featuring cost. To give you an idea
Ladies satin slippers. former pric,
$3.50. closing out al SIN. 4 X.
Mayor VoIlmer. of Davenport. ha
refused TO license Fannie Hills az
eregation of "bashful blondes" t
repeat an entertainment given a
, Turner hall there last Saturda,
: nigh.. The Democrat says: mayo
r Nollmer has suppressed another nui
; sancs: free and indecent speech an,
conduct are again squelchei for tn,
: good name OF the city. The allege'
: show. according to its bills. is of tn
r disreputable variety order. an,
ought to receive support nowhere.
The Davenport Democrat says @
n citizen of that city well known j,
Rock Island: Thursday was T.. S
Carl's birthday. Mr.. Carl is not tell
. ing his age. but we are authorized t
! make the announcement that n
never saw George Washington, an,
he did not shake hands with La
= Fayctte, when that distinguishe
friend of the Young republic mad
! his triumphal tour through it som
= years since. Mr.. Carl's friends ar
= pleased to note that. while he ma
u grow little wider out. he seems I
l. grow younger with every year tn:
goes over his head"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-05
BASE BALL AGAIN.
The Next Mrctssg oG the nIiaoi.-Io~a
League.

~ -~<ss s"'Cssss8 ~ t0C IOWA
League.
President W. W. Kent, of the ILL
ncis-Iowa Bsse Ball league. has sent
out notices of meeting of the
league at the Sherman house, Chi
cago. next Tuesday. copy of which
has been received by President
Hodges. of the Rock Isiand-Moline
Base Bail club.
The meeting is called for the pur-
pose of determining whether il is
worth while to put team in the
field in 1894 or not.
The Outlook fo. the season,
The outlook for 1894 is for a pros
the country. and a minor league with
a limited salary list properly con-
trolled would succeed, unioubted,v
The Twin-Citv organization of two
years ago would have made money
had the weather not been 50 unfayor-
able al the opening of the season.
and il would have come out alright.
anyway. had not the Peoria club
been dropped through the arbitrary
attitude of Secretary McCaul!, and
the weak backing OF the Quincy club.
The coming league should have. above
all. competent secretary. and the
! clubs that will stick the season out
Rock Island-Molinc held out to tn,
last. two years ago. and came out
with the pcnnant in the clubs posses
sion
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-05

Although the French president trav-
els free on the railways during his Off
cial tour in France, his secretary calcu-
lates what it would have cost if paid
for at regular rates, and this sum is
handed over to be distributed among
the poorest paid Of the railway men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-05

1t is plain fact that twenty per
cent. of the deaths in our larger cit
les are caused by consumption; aud
when we reflect that this terrible dis
ease can be forestalled by DIR. Bulls
Cough Syrup, shall we condemn the
sufferers for their negligence. or pity
them for their ignorance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-05

Taxes are now due and payable at
county treasurer's Office, court house
building. Bring last years tax re-
ceipt. EDWARD BAKERSFIELD.
4. G. CLARKE. Deputy. Collector.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-05
Attention. Modern Woodmen.

There will be special meeting of
Rock Island camp. No. 20. NJ. w.
A.. Saturday. Jan. 6, at 1880 p. M.
for the purpose of installing the Off
GERS elected for tho ensuing year.
ID. JAMESON. V. &.
S MATTrSoN Clerk
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-05

Keep the blood pure by taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla. II you decide
to buy Hoods Sarsaparilla. do not be
persuaded to take any other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-05
Notice,

Highest cash price paid for grcas'
and dead hogs ut the Farrell Fertiliz
ing and Rendering works.
G. 4. WIyILI..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-05

Fair weather; slightly colder
northwesterly winds.
F. j. WALz. Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-05
The Purchasing Power
Of the Dollar
Never was so great as now.

bulk Of rbusne has the end
of the finds with small lots hand These have
price, for First, 10 make for
goods
cash No one i'm Of pants,
gloves would he wise to buy before
coming to or she would good
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-05
Pants.

We again deck with splendid line of trade winners
$3.50; the grades 81 Mrs. Hopkins celebrated
ncver-rip, everlasting pants
You find prices reduced in all departments and you he
surprised find purchasing the
creased
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-05
Our OvercoatS

reduced in price low make it object mv
In allow dis
of &c cent overcoats only
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-05
In Suits

all small lots and have many reduced considerable and
regular always the lowest the saving consera
Bile buying clothing of perfect
fitting rightly tailored We think the best
good hence buy the best
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-05
Boys Nigh;

Thi. evening will he boys night
and all boys over Il years Of age,
are invited to attend. and they ar,
promised a good time. consisting oi
games in the gymnasium. of potato
races. bean bags. etc. drill by Tn,
Boys brigade. and instrumental
music by the Orpheus' club. and 9th
crs. and vocal music by some of our
best local talent.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-04
ARVERNE SENDS $50.
Result Of n Fair Gotten Up by Ed
vim Levy and Arthur MOdry.

Two more of the little folks at
.r,,or,o h,.-,,S. ,,,.a -,
al wei Wy nave piaseu mem
selves on record as friends OF the sick
babies They are Edwina l.. Levy, eight
years o'd' anu Ni''"i "oo''' ioui
years her senior. They held council the
other day and decided that as the poor
tot, ,aadod h.,n ,b., u,o,,d h.,r ,han,
ro'' ,eueu my ny "'u'u 'e'p ."e",
80 they proceeded to lay plans Tor
fair and the Modry cottage was Sc
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-04

in Not that James Nave need really fear
bills but someway a man can't find
fault with woman Just in herself, SO
he had had to resort to grumbling at her
extravaganza. lie sometimes had
wished that she We're little less amla-
BILE, for he couldn't get much satisfac-
ton out of storming at her while she
merely smiled in reply, even when he
knew perfectly well she didn't mean
anything by the smile. simply wearing
1t because she knew that 1t tantalized
him. They didn't want TO separate, for
II would cause talk, and then, too, 1t
would take an awful lot of effort, and
neither Mr.. nor Mrs. Nave relished eff
fort. In fact, when they had arrived at
church she sat during the entire service
and he. when he took the trouble to rise
Mt all, stood with one hand in his pocket
and rested his prayer-bOok on the seat
before him. Nevertheless, when the ser
vice was over and a bevy OF fashiona-
BILE associates fiocked about them he
held his wife's cape tenderly and called
her my love-" as he stood by to let
her pass before him. When one gets 10
living a lie daily he soon fails into IL
without even being conscious OF any
effort at all.
AT lunch that day she yawned between
every sip of tea, and he scarcely hIteu
his eyes from his paper, except TO IAN
euidiy reprove a servant for the con
founded salad" At the close OF this
highly necessary yet profoundly tire
some repast, she repaired TO her room
fall into a lounging robe and dove into
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-04
LEARNING TO LOVE.
Inc Odd Matrimonial Experience of Mr..
and Mrs. Maze.

a, he is still very handsome" unused
fs' James Nave, which was an exceed
"sy curious confession to make, since
sue had been married to him for over a
.ear' during which time they had come
hate each other as vigorously as Il
,eh-pred, blaze husband and wife could
"'e one another. He had found out
ago that the dainty pretexts of
O'lets, which he before the wedding
s considered only as material frames
I'm which her exquisite beauty shone
III We're really the basis OF her whole
.A'slence. The roses which he used to
'ehu AS humble tributes to her sweet
now had to be paid for altogether
Ms "l'eh. She didn't give him the
assure OF real home, and her bond
10 him restrained him from the
LUoh or his club. On her hand she
~ not been slow TO learn that when one
a'''es man for his eyes those chances
u grow careless. He had wearied
pouring sweet nonsense into her ears,
s u the plain gold band on her third
,a ala not permit any such privileges
amer men. Still, as he came down to
a.. NAH after having dressed for church
. ha "ud to admit that he was "still
m mo-, just as though twelve
In n OF conjugal felicity were likely
.b,'" Ave lurrowed his brow, bent his
,rsU 'aers and dimmed his bright, brown
M - Nnu he. as he indolently picked
eana dropped glove on the tip of his
Ia. una held II out TO her In his care
va, enion' was glad that her new wraE
Sop,s Incoming, though. OF course. he
u nave to storm when the bill came
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-04
Glen Islands Charms.

The Worlds Pleasure Grounds f. a term htly
given to the little archipelago In the Sound
which John H. stsrin has made earthly
paradise and thrown open to the world A mag
nincent sail up Eas, River and the Sound brings
the visitor to Glen Island where he finds every
conceivable facility for rational enjoyment. The
main island la great park. threaded by de.
lightful shaded walks. lined either side by
splendid foliage. rare plants and horticultural
wonders An unequalled ncnagerie, aviary, aqua
rum and museum Of wonders furnish unlimited
enjoy ment TO the little folks. while the herd oil
seals dispOrtlng themselves In the seal ponts pro-
yidcs endless entertainment for oyung and old
alike Here is found the genuine clam bake, as
well as restaurant, which might satisfy an OPT
cure. KLEIN Deutschland" with its Rhenist
castle it's German band ana its shaded garden
seems like a bit Of Germany transplRnted II
Glen Island. There are two grand orchestral con
each day while the chimes In the bel
tower great each incoming weasel with pG>is o
welcome. Bathing. boating, sailing. fishing
bowling and billiards are other diversions read
lily available 1t Ia slight wonder that the starii
boats to Glen Island are crowded with eager yisi
tors, who finger MI the last moment at this en-
ehanted rpot before EeGretfuliy taking the las
boat for " " York.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-04
Two small children belonging 10

rey. Two small children belonging 20
what Is known as the Pollock set. e.,
the friends of Sir Frederick and Lady
Pollock-werc taken to the l.yreum. and
were so much impressed by Mr.. Irving r.
acting that they determined to make
him present as token of their ad-
miratIon. So they saved up their peck
ct money until 1t reached the sum Of
81. and then purchased large volume
Of 1.-The Christian Yeur." which they
addressed TO Mr.. Irving at the stage
door of his theatre. .
Miss BESSIE Cha, ton, who during her
engagement at the Trafalgar was de-
scribed as america greatest dancer
Is the latest acquisition at the Palace
Theatre of Varieties. and her high back
kicking has come as Il revelation TO the
music hall public. jadcd with the stereo-
typed dances of the serio-comic and
serpentlre orders.
Miss Fanny Wentworth. who figured
successfully as burcsuue actress in
New York not long ago is giving an
amusing musical entertainment OF the
George Grossmlth order at the same
hall.
1pFNUust NILES l1hStlUbS, W ifc uhs
been described as the Feminine Charles
Godfrey and IL now singing at the
Aquarium, made II considerable reputa-
ton at San Francisco In 1882, many OF
the newspapers have jumped TO the con.
clusion that she Is an American. This
is not the case. Her parents are Eng
lish ALits Hastings appeared AT SAT
Francisco in Brady g AFTER Dark" com
pany and ohtaira great popularity Wit
her songs, n Don't Know. | Don't
Care" Yes You Are" and "Meot Me NJ
the Corner During tine Presidential
election she sang political verses to tho
music "I'll Have 'em Bye and Bye" from
Faust Up to Date She also appeared
a; the Peoples Theatre, Oakland. Miss
Hastings has travelled all over Australia
with her own company, whl,h was
known as the Lizzie Hastings Picnn
Party
Ms. Oscar Beringer has dramt.zet
another story by Morley Roberts, with.
ir Hts Rights" ana the play has beer
pronounced by leading dramatic critit
to be one of exceptional strength. Nor
/ ley Robertss varied experiences Of al
! sides OF life--he has been In turn befor,
the mast, rancher. cow-puncher. &c
have been of invaluable service to 4
writer so essentially dramatic in ten
. dency.
Beerbohm Tree Will start on his toul
In the provinces OH the Goth inst, ant
will be away seven weeks. He Will re
open at the Elaymarket on oct. S, anc
will remain In London till the end OF thu
year, wheel he will 20 to America. 1t Il
rumored that he intends to play Rome,
, to the Juliet OF Mrs. Patrick Campbell.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-04

Nov, don't say l have beautiful
blonde hair" said the smiling girl. "fur
It's only n wig" And with that she
tore off the clustering curls, exposing
her own brown ringlets beneath
The affair was n complete success in
every way and thase who attended saw
Il performance which is seldom cqualled
on the professional stage. OF course.
May was the star of the evening. She
lang, danced and recited ana received
the lions share Of applause. Her Span
ish ballet dance was II poem OF grace,
and character recitation la Lord
Fauntleroy was an apt illustration OF
her versatility She has chosen the
stage for af uture Career and will I'M
doubtedly be one of the great attrac-
lions when her age permits her to adopt
a professional lie.
Constance Wallace, another graceful
dancer, was also repeatedly encored.
She has appeared before at sick baby
benefits and IL known far and wide for
her Srar" and the ease with which she
goes through the most difficult evolu-
tons.