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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-08-07

The hearing Of Harvey Butler for
beating the Salvation army bass
drum on the Sabbath, was continued
today until Saturday morning.
Anna Anderson and Nellie Living
ston. the questionable characters ar.
rested for street walking and saloon
frequenting. were given 20 and 30
days respectively in Jail under the
vagrancy clause by Magistrate
Schroeder yesterday afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-08-07
VIII of Miss Sarah Wheaton.

In the county court yesterday
afternoon was probated the last will
and testament of Miss Sarah C.
Wheaton, Of Edgington, whose poses
sions amounted to about $4,000 in
property. Deceased bequeaths her
home, consisting OF 81 acres, and
household furnishings to sister,
Mrs. Alma l.. Parmenter, of Edging-
ton. An SC-acre tract in Buffalo
Prairie township is equally divided
between brother and sister, Will
liam ii. and Alma. TO a brother,
Frank, is left 81, 800 for life, after
which it is to be cqualizsd between
William II. and Alma. To Rev. and
Mrs. T. X. Johnston and Mrs. George
Il. Harris is beqeathed $3.50 each.
The Edgington Presbyterian Mis-
sionary is left 800. and to the Pres
byterian church $500. which is or
dered used toward the erection of a
new edifice. William H. Wheaton
and sister are are left the remainder
of the estate. excepting 5000. which
goes to a brother, Childs d. The
will was made June !. 1891.
The will Of Andrew McMeekin, ex-
ecuted May 5, 1894, has been pro-
bated in the county court. 70 de-
ceased wife is bequeathed all his per-
sonal and real estate to remain in
her possession until death, after
which the daughter. Lucinda. inner
its it all. excepting the home farm in
Rural. which goes to the son, James.
on condition that he distribute
among the children the appended
sums: Frank. 800: Joseph. 5000;
Bella, 5000; Lucinda, $500, and John.
300
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-08-07
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas.
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
ativs; efectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and 'fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
It has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak.
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but i: is man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
70. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
sccept any substitute if offered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-08-07
THE CORNER STONE
The Ceremony BY the Old Set.
tiers Association.
MASONIC RITES VOTED DOWN.

The Date Fixed and Discussion A. to the
Exercises The Heating Apparatus -
Board Itself VIII Audit All Bills on the
Court House.
The supervisors are still engaged
with the court house heating ques-
ton, which will probably be settled
tomorrow morning far enough for the
board to understand which system is
the more desired. The building
committee made no recommended
tions in its report, and as Contractor
Larkin would accept none Of the sys-
tens according to the bidders plans.
claiming they could not be put into
the building without causing irregu-
larity, the matter was left to him
and to the superintendent of con-
struction to confer with the bidders
and have them modify their plans
accordingly.
Hoard to Audit Bills.
The resolution OF Supervisor Lees
to empower the building committee
to audit bills for the court house con-
struction as they matured, and laid
over until this morning. was de-
feated. The board will attend to the
financial part itself.
Tho Corner stone Ceremony.
The matter of the corner stone
came up and Supervisor Schoon-
macker moved that the stone be laid
on the northeast corner, which was
carried. Supervisor George moved
that the Masons be invited to
lay the corner stone. and Sup
ervisor Trent moved substi-
tute that the Old Settlers per-
form the duty. Supervisor Swauk
favored a Joint ceremony. Super
visor Britton opposed the Masons
or any other secret society partici-
pating at all officially. Supervisor
Wilson favored the placing OF the
duty in the hands Of the board
itself, but eventually the substitute
comforting the honor on the old set
tiers carried, and Supervisors Nc.
Murphy, Case and Edgington were
appointed committee to notify the
old settlers.
Tuesday, Oct. I, the Day.
The board fixed Tuesday, Oct. l, as
the date Of the corner stone cere
mOny.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-08-07
The New Rock Island Bridge.

Operations on the reconstruction
of the Rock Island bridge, it has
been definitely decided. will be CON-
menced not before Dec. Is. This
late day has been selected so that
when work is begun the swinging OF
the draw for river traffic may not in
terfere. as the Mississippi will then
be closed up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-08-07

Rock leland Arsenal, Rock Is'aud. ILL.,. Aug.
3, 1895 sea ed proposal., in tripiicaie, will De
received until Q clock p. m MONDAY, SEP
TENDER 9, 1895, for furnIsh'ng Dyed Cotton
Duck. Tin. Nrses. Iron, Copper and Brass Rivets
and Buire; Iron. Sra-s and Copper Wi e: Taeke
Leather, Thread. Rope, Duck, PAINS. Oils,
Chemicals, Paper. Cleanii 6 ard Polishir Materi.
ais, filer. Lumber. ETC.. curing fiscal wear end
inp June 80 LES. Li.ts Of ,uppier reeded with
full ms ruct,on.- etc can be I'd applicat'o ON
70 COL. A. r. BCFFING ION. Comdg
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-08-07

For paving becomes due and must be paid a
folloWr: On Nineteenth street and sixth av.nue
Fifth avenue. Seventeenth To Eighteenth streets
Sixseuth street. Fourth TO Fifth -and-a half aye
NUS. Aug. 2s On Seventeenth street Fourth
to seventh avenues ana seventh 10 Ninth ave-
nues, Aug ..
All other . -sessments for 1895 unpaid re ever
due and interests and costs ~ill be saved By nay
ing At once. =. ". HILlIsR. Collector.
once Heusing & HO-ft, over 1901 Second ave
nue..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-08-07

c. l.. Walker as president. and j.
W. Welch as secretary, were re-
elected ut last evenings meeting Of
the library directors. The new mem
bers were received and the years
first roll call showed present c. l..
Walker. j. W. Welch. Walter John
son. c. W. Durham. &. }. Larkin,
Louis Kohn and j. II. Kerr. The at
sentees were DIR. e. {. Carter and &.
W. Foss. A new charging case and
cards were o-dered purchased. the
librarian and assistant were voted
vacations. and the monthly bills
: were allowed. The circulation dur
ing July was reported to have been:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-08-07

The Burlington route sells tickets
for the KING hts Templar excursion
to Boston and return at $2S.95, as
low as any other line.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-08-07
New Railway for wisconsln.

MADISON, Wis, Aug. THE WASH
burn, Bay field and Iron River railway
company has fled articles Of organize
ton with the secretary Of state to build .
line from Bayfield, to Iron River, . dis
lance Of seventy miles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-08-07
MC/ntyTe-ReCk Dry Goods Co.
and Second Avenue kIsandIn Ill.
Midsummer Trade Markers,

Ml0SummcI AIdQe MARKERS.
chop or two taken of the prices of quite q few
good items this week.
While they last so Silk Waist Patterns very pretty
styles at. each &c. They will 60 very fast at this
price.
Some decided bargains in Silks to close the
We also throw out slightly mussed lot Of Infants
and Childrens Null Lace and Swiss Caps and Hats
at the attractive price of 4sc They have been Csc,
75c 81 and g. %; yon can have any of them for 4Sc
500 yards all Silk Grosgrain Ribbon in No. most
~ at per yard. Sc. worth taking along.
Wash Goods.
lot Of very good lines wish to close at price.
$50 yards fine Printed Lawns Dimities etc. value
15c, 163c and &c., at only 1Oc.
Is pieces of Anderson's genuine Scotch Zephyr
Bingham, value 25c. at 15c.
Anything left in Crepon Plsse, Crepon del indie,
etc.. worth 1Sc and Csc, at 1Oc
Ladies Neckwear.
half dozen lines Ladies'. &c silk NJ inst half
price.
prices. - e''" $4,000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-08-07

CALRSMAN wANTED-sALARY OR CON.
~ mission. with expenses raid to right party,
permanent place: give age, Luke Bros. Co,
Nurserymen, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-08-07
PREPARING FOR FALL.

All Ladies' Shirt Waists at half price.
25c for SOC Underwear.
45c for Underwear worth 75c.
$l.95 for Mems Pants worth from $3.50 to $4.(
Special bargains in Boys Long Pants Suits.
Bargains in Mems Suits.
All $3.50, $500, Is. so and $500 Mems Shoes
All $500 Tan Shoes at $500. All q Tan Sho
200 pairs Of Ladies' Fine Shoes. all small size
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-08-07

SIoox CITY, Iowa. Aug. 7.-Judge d.
D. McCOllum, . prominent northwestern
Iowa jusisr. died at his homo In Cherokee,
Iowa. of cancer
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-01
REPUBLICAN REJOICINGS.

Tomorrow evening at the Trocadero
the members of the Young Mems Re-
publican Club, with their ladies, will
give reception TO Senator ALDRIcH, the
Senator-elect, and State and city Repub-
lican officials, and following the formal
tiles there will be "A season of sociability
and dancing. There will be an unique
and delightful variation from the usual
political occasion.
On Thursday evening the Lincoln
Republican Association will whoop it
up with banquet at Fa!es Hall, Cen
tral Falls. Big Tom REED, Senator
ALDRIcH and other distinguished men
whom we like to meet and to listen to
will be there and an inspiriting New
Years fe stival is promised.
Eighteen ninety-five will be good
Republican year aud we are it in fitting
spirit.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-01
OUR NATIONAL HYMN.

The proposition to especially honor by
becoming ceremony the Rev. SAMUEL
FRANCIS SMITH, author of America" has
called out good many protests based
on loyal support of the claims of "Hail
Columbia" and the "Star Spangled Ban :
ner" to preference as national hymns
aud also because the music to which
America" is written is that of the
English national hymn "God Save the
Queen"
Various circumstances have contrib
uted TO make America" more popu-
larly familiar than either of the other
claimants to preference, one perhaps
being the stately, easily acquired swing
Of its music and the familiarity Of that
music TO our ancestors. Then, too.
the words are more usually
found in the school readers, and
words and music are in the hymn books
Aud while the historical and patri-
otic claims of any one of the songs to be
officially established ms the national
song orens lively field to discussion.
the argument that we should not adopt
" "America" on the ground that its
music is British is not really good one,
from the fact that the British Empire
has no more right to it than we have
They cribbed II from the Germans,
where, however, It does not figure as
national air. At the same time it would
be desirable for us to have an air Of
our own.
1t would likely hs pretty difficult
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-01

10 displace "America" as the unofficial
national song, its hold is so strong on
the people. And DIR. SMITHS stately
verse is certainly unrivalled IN its
patriotic, Christian and human breadth
and scope. 1t beats the "God Save
the Queen" rhyme to death, and. prob
ably, if it were not for the music of 1t
there would be little opposition to CIV
ing it an official recognition as the
national hymn. Tue words of the
Star Spangled Banner are magnif-
Gently inspiriting, too, but they are
lacking in the resonance and
the spirit of deep national
devotion which distinguish "Am-
erica"-and which distinguish it above
any national hymn that we know of.
As for Hail Columbia" that is simply
jolly. rollicking song of the Dixie
and Johnnie Comes Marching Home"
style, and is accordingly wanting in the
qualities of dignity and impressiveness
that should mark the song Of mighty
nation.
Probably another century will have to
go by before the vexed question, once
again awakened by the proposed testi-
monial to the author of "America" can be
settled. A further process of popular edu-
cation may resultin an increasing. famil-
iarizing and popularizing Of the Star
Spangled Banner, above America and
IL that is first accomplished opposition to
the claim of FRANcIs KEYS stirring
verse would be very small. We believe
that with the army and navy, at posts
and aboard ship, the music of the ''Star
Spangled Banner" or Hail Columbia"
is today and has usually been the
recognized music at 'colors" and on
occasions of ceremonies quite to the
exclusion OF america" where the play
ing of the national air is a feature of
the function.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-01
NEW ENGLAND.
Railroads and Temperatures

IL Is pretty good advertisement that comes
to tho Chicago a. Alton Railroad through the
reported purpose of the brewers and saloon
keepers along its line to boycott II on account
of new rule. This regulation pro-
hbits drinking while on duty, and fire.
quenting gambling houses or other
low resorts at any time. IL is aid TO
have closed many saloons In the vicinity OF
the yards and shops. The penalty for nom
observance is prompt and permanent dis
missal. Travellers generally will prefer TO
patronze road which IL handled by men
with clear heads and steady nerves, and will
be disposed TO ridicule the saloon keepers
boycott
The MANAGERS OF the Chicago a Alton rail-
road have no other motive in view than their
own business interests In the issuance OF this
order. They do not pose as rcformers. nor as
promoters OF the temperance ctuss. They
simply wan, To- reducs Ia the minimum the
danger to their property from the reckless
ness Of drunken employees That Is sll Of iI
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-01
The Charges Against Trinity Church
st. Paul Pioneer Press.


Referring to our editorial criticisms yester-
day on the corporation of Trinity Church
based upon the statements of New York news
papers that IL had been ascertained that some
OF the real estate owned by
that old and wealthy corporation is
occupied by tenements of such
character that both the health and the
morals OF the occupants must suffer from
living In them, an article has been sent TO us.
Morgan Dix. the rector of Trinity church. in
reply TO the structures of the New York papers.
lie warmly defends the corporation from the
sensational charges made by some OF them.
and 10 would sappear from his statements
that they rest on very unsubstantal
basis OF fact. One of these charges was
that there are low drinking places on
land owned by the corporation. Dr. Dix
shows that every lease issued by the corpssa-
tion since ls7i contained clause prohibiting
the lessee from selling or exposing for sale on
any part OF the premises any spirituous or
other liquors wine, ale or beer. This policy
has been steadfastly adhered Co. The few
exceptions are cases where the lessee held
under leases made many years ago. which
the corporation has no power % rsecind
As TO the question OF the heaithfulness
OF the tenements, thoy are for the most
part small structures. two or three stories
quently Inspected by the board OF health aud
no sanitary defects or unheal thful conditions
found " exist. IL Ia safe " say that n the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-01
RHODE ISLAND.
The Disrupted *. of L..

The organization of Knights Of Labor APP
pears to be breaking up. II is, just now, re-
ported that three national labor organizations
are about 10 sccede and join the Federation.
They are the mine workers, glass workers
and brass workers, and II is said that they
constitute seven tenths of the live unions In
the Knights of Labor. Grand Master Work
man Sovereign has proved fatal to the organ
ization which Martin Irons left Ia a very un-
healthy condition. And the American Rail-
way Association. headed by Eugene V. Debs,
Is going the same way. Organized labor ha $
been especially unfortunate I'm its leadership
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-01
GOWNS.

GOWNS.
Our SOC. gown is the best we have ever
shown for that price.
Fine quality muslin, with insertion of
Hamburg 75c. and SIC.
A good bargain in trimmed gowns, made
of best muslin; insertion of lace or
Hamburg or cluster tucks
- D2c. aud csc.
Our line from s1.Oo up to s17.oo comprises
the finest materials and trimmings and
are specially designed for trousseaus
snd matched sets.
CORSET COVERS from 25c. up.
With Hamburg trimmings and finest
nainsook and new laces $3.50
the line is complete. Cbemises In the
Marguerite and French gathered styles,
in price from 25c. to $500
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-01
ECHOES OF The PRESS.
THE COUNTRY AT LARGE.
A Question of CLAIMS.

Windsor, Ontario, Evening Record.
The following paragraph, which we clip
from one of our exchanges. has a gentle bear
ing upon some of our Windsor people, aside
from Manager Bartlett himself:
Manager Bartlett, of Dun's agency, is an
other of the local 'cranks who declines TO in
vest in. or borrow, an overcoat even in the
severest weather. IL he should ever catch
cold, lots of folks would say i told you so /
regardless of the plain fact that most people
who catch cold wear overcoats. "-[Provi-
dence NEWS.
There's bit of story about this lack OF an
overcoat which THE News failed TO relate
A couple of our respectable citizens resolved
upon a visit to tho States, so one day Bob
Sutherland and John Curry pulled Manager
Bartet's doorlatch at Providence, a right
royal welcome they had, too. and straightway
the manager led his guests to partake Of the
hospitalities OF the Pomham Club, the
chief characteristic OF which is CLANS,
genuine Rhode Island clans. Well. the
gentlemen ate and ate, until in sheer exhaus-
tioa they quit. and took the train for home.
Bob found his tongue and began shouting
Shakespeare. Why" said Sutherland.
shakespeare was the greatest, wisest man of
antiquity; he knew more than Solomon him
self" "What do you mean2" said Curry.
Mean said Sutherland. "Why mean th at
Shakespeare knew and appreciated Rhode
Island CLANS. while solomon knew nothing
abeHt them. u The boys laughed but Sutherland
grew warm and gave them this quotation
(he is "a lawyer). If after such tenn
pest came such clams'-an explosion
OF laughter followed. and as the party left
the cars, Manager Bartlet's owe rcoat was for
cotton. Twas only the misplacing of letter
which Bob made but twas awfully funny
how earnest he was. The Manager took from
the shelf Othello, and thus Curry combed
Bob: IF after such a tempest came such
calms,"- and Sutherland has kept the wea-
ther mighty calm ever since. IL looked as
though Bob Sutherland was the cause of the
managers coat being lost in the cars.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-01
That Reminds Me.

Gresham's sls5,oOJ given TO Great Britain Ia
the fur seal slaughter case reminds one of
Grants horse trade when he was a small boy.
Needing horse for the bark mill In the tan
merry Mr.. Grant sent Ulysses to buy the
horse. "fiow much did your father tell you to
give for the horssi" asked the owner. "well."
said Ulysses. he said offer you $50. and II
y,u wouli not take that. to give you ss5.'
Gresham Is honest as the day Is long. =, was
young Grant; but both. would be Door hands
~ . bargain couD ter"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-01

RATHBoNE GARDNER, Esq, is an ag-
gressive speaker and he hit the mark
splendidly when he assailed the horse
gamblers at Elmwood Temple, Sunday
evening. But what he said about the
authorities giving ''countenance to the
outrages and indecencies perpetrated at
the State Fair" locked liks runni ng off
his trolley temporarily.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-01
ASSEMBLY AND GAMBLING LAW !!
Many Members are Glad to Put Thems elves on Record
-g,s Before the Public.
TbeT4sslliE;

SIR. Al
that after running 80 days nteaa sn Tr
the
shut business n
hism sreethg hts, assault
Of hnooe
session Oh 'he
mby would ensue
for prohibiting
land States nave arh
out he ho' gam
Rhode ho
harbor state
A
toha youe expr a O repeal
length umayfee opinion
of
THE NEWS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-01
DRAW WERS.

DRAWERS.
Best quality muslin, cluster tucks 25c.
Hamburg rufiie, extra muslin Soc.
Cambria, fine Hamburg rufile 75c,
Lace drawers, new designs. SOC.
Also complete assortment OF finest goods
in lawn, nainsook and cam brics,
from Sl.O0 to S5.OO
SKIRTS.
Walking length, good quality muslin,
tucks SOC.
Hemstitched and plain six-inch rufile
for SOC. and Toe.
Cambria and muslin, with deep Hamburg
rufiie, fine patterns Soc, S1.00, S1.25
Our skirts trimmed with the new English
eyelet embroideries are among the pretty
novelties this season. They range in
price from 800 to $1,000
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-01

The dry goods stores are disporting
themselves with the cotton market.
Cotton has reached an amazingly low
figure and it is dry goods tip
that You needn't wait to see
1t go lower, because it isn't likely to 20.
Happy Is womankind that the cotton
market should be so considerate just at
the time Of the january Sales"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-01
II. W.LADDCO.
Annual Opening And
JANUARY SALE!
Muslin Underwear !
An exposition of lovely white goods surpassiug
ANYTHING we have EVER BEFORE SHOWN.

wealth
found The display is dis
directed
Sale from the ordinary and familiar lines OF the
high the they astonishingy
quality and that will appreciated after examining
The simply OF
really for weeks ample should be had for
finish contributes
arg to the rms and o. ne
Our January Sale WILL accordingly notable than usual and the
hardly named possible
the things
in all their freshness
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-01

The watch meetings offered their
annual opportunity to many good people
for indulging In the mysterious delight
Of sitting mp til next morning. And in
Providence the old year was watched
out by an unusually large number of
e hurchea-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-01
H. W. LADD CO. H. W. LADD co.

Rev. Morgan Dix has anything to say, as he
appears to have, about the management OK
the affairs Of the corporation. IL is not likely
TO have furnished any good ground for tho
assaults Of sams sf tne newspapers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-01

FREE wool and similar doubtful
blessings will distinguish 1895, the while
the duties taken off or reduced are paid
again with added interest to keep the
Government in cash for running ex-
IarlSas.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-01

II the watch meeting in Grace Church
scored on the clock in their spire for
timing the entrance of the new year.
the chances are they were several min
utes late in their. welcome
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-01
Full Associated Press Dispatches
TUESDAY. JANUARY /, 1895.
HAPPY New Year

THE destruction by fire of the Delavan
House was an awful thing and it de-
monstrated that the Albany fire depart.
ment takes the cake for lack of efficien-
cy and impoverished apparatus.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-01

The silly season not being due for
some months yet. it is to be hoped that
those tiresome rebels down in Brazil
will quit seeking a renewal of news
paper notoriety.