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Evening star., 1895-06-19

A new court for the Interpretation OF the
laws Of Congress has been discovered. 1t
does not belong to the regular judicial de-
partment of the government but starts out
on Its career with all the assurance of a
complete authority. 1t is composed of the
Board of Directors of the lexington and
Soldiers Home Railroad Company which
has Just held solemn conclave and decided
that Congress did not know what 1t was
about when it ordered the company to take
down its overhead wires on New York
avenue by the first of July next. A more
extraordinary assumption of authority than
that exhibited by this company in it's let
ter to the District Commissioners published
in today's Star In relation to this matter
can scarcely be imagined. The District
commissioners are confronted with their
plain duty. The statutes require that the op-
GRAFTON of the overhead system of electric
wires on New York avenue shall cease with
the current fiscal year. There is no margin
or leeway in this legislative instruction.
There is no escape from absolute compli-
ance with the exact terms of the statutes
Yet the company now asserts that Con-
gress never intended it should be required
to take down its wires and to change it's
motive power because, forsooth, Congress
did not see fit to provide it with authority
to increase its bonded Indebtedness. as
though Congress were in the business of
teaching private corporations the art of
running in debt 1t will be astounding If
the arguments contained in Manager
Schoepfs letter shall be entertained by the
Commissioners for moment. If after the
July 1 the poles and overhead wires
are still in existence on New York avenue
the company will be liable for an illegal
occupation of the streets ard for obstruct-
ing the highway.
Evening star., 1895-06-19
No Sex Dlscrinlina ton.
lnicinaIity and County.

From Municipality and County.
"Disorderly men are to be treated by the
Do1ica inst as women of known bad char
acter are, or more severely when 1t can be
proven" There is nothing that Police Com
missioner Theodore Roosevelt could have
done that will accomplish more toward
sInnressing the social evil than the order
which he promulgated in the New York
police department on June T. in the above
language If the men are arrested, their
not fictitious ones-pub-
lished, fines and other punishments i'm
posed just as is done with the women,
there will be a fine thinning out of fire.
al,enters of tough neighborhoods. There is
no moonshine in such a procedure; no
moralizing in the order, nor any sentimen-
tality in the scheme. 1t is hard-headed
method, founded on common sense and
Justice and. if honestly put into operation,
will be a grand thing in the way of real
niunicipal purificatiOn.
Evening star., 1895-06-19

The committee of the Washington Board
of Trade in charge of the matter has done
its share in the effort to abolish the gam
bling evils that exist at Jackson City,
and the other resorts across the river
on Virginia soil, and has forwarded the
results of it's labors to Governor O'Ferrall'
on whom now rests the sole responsibility
Evidence amply sufficient to convict many
persons is said to have been gathered, and
in accordance with Governor O'Ferralrs
pledges successful prosecutions may be ex-
pected to follow Immediately.
Evening star., 1895-06-19

that Mr.. Laidlaw. who is now a cripple
and Is said to be dying from his injuries,
was deliberately used by Mr.. Sage as a
buffer or shield when the latter suspected
that Norcross might carry out his threat
to blow up the building If his demand for
H.2OOOOO were not complied with. Forty
thousand dollars would be high price for
some lives. but 1t Is probably low mar
ket rate for life like that of Mr.. Sage.
who is one of the giants of American COM
merce, but who in the present proceedings
seems TO have modestly and parsimo-
niously underestimated the pecuniary val
lie of his own preservation.
Evening star., 1895-06-19
The Familiar Complaint.

Horace said the young authors wife,
here's the collector again.
Tell him 1 haven't any cash just at
present"
II did tell him that. He says that
check is due by this time from the maga-
zine, and he'll take that if you'll indorse
it,"
Great Scott! This is terrible"
DO you hate to part with the money
dear?"
mo. It makes me Indignant to be pur-
sued in this way for my autograph
Evening star., 1895-06-19

If the President could see fit to apply
the competitive examination idea to the
appointment of Recorder of Deeds the
District might be spared much of the an
noyance which it undergoes so frequently
under the present system.
Evening star., 1895-06-19
Bound to Happen.

Mike" said Flooding Pete, don't ye
feel 'shamed O. holdin dat nice young man
I'D an takin' is money away from 'im?"
Nav. Ye see 1 believes in fatalism, an
he were predestined ter git robbed
'Whutjur mean?'
81 axed i'm where wus e goin', an he
says ter Jackson City,
Evening star., 1895-06-19
Under Il Bushel.

Il understand that fellow has to know
a lot to get into office under the District
government said the young man.
''Y-e-e-s," replied the old employe. Its
a good idea for him to know considerable,
provided he doesn't tell any of it..
Evening star., 1895-06-19

From the fact that Carl Browne Is hold
ing solo commonweal performances, 1t is
to be inferred that he is about the only
member of the army" who remains out
of a Job.
Evening star., 1895-06-19

Aldrich, the Denver defaulter, was worse
than dishonest. He was disloyal to local
sentiment. He ran off with Eastern money
as we'll as silver.
Evening star., 1895-06-19

Today there were but tifty-two men at
work on the site of the post office building,
which is large enough to accommodate
five hundred and twenty.
Evening star., 1895-06-19

1t is sincerely hoped that his government
will not find it necessary to call Sir Julian
Pauncefote to account for being a gentle
man.
Evening star., 1895-06-19

The manner in which the New York Cal
vim Brice hustles for Ohios Senator Brice
shows what a mighty convenient thing a
political astral body is to have around.
Evening star., 1895-06-19

The claim on one hand is that silver has
not been adequately recognized, and on
the other hand that the country Is getting
to know it entirely too well.
Evening star., 1895-06-19

Washington is the home of Congress for
a good share of the time, but it is a mag
nfcent educational, Intellectual and art
center the whole year round. -... ..-
Evening star., 1895-06-19
SHOOTING STARS.

Will They Tackle That?
Oh, girls, with this new woman craze,
Gone past all bounds of reason,
We tremble when we think about
The future foot ball season.
Evening star., 1895-06-19

The activity displayed by the Earth in
canal enterprises is likely to give Mars
spasm of professional jealousy before long.
Evening star., 1895-06-19
A Matter of POliteness.
NaU York Evening World

From the New York Evening World.
No stern piece has yet been laid on De-
fender. Great attention should be paid to
the stern of the gallant boat. 1t should be
made as pleasant as possible for Valkyries
crew to look at.
Evening star., 1895-06-19

Table No. 4:-The Art Department table will
contain five soc Laundry Bags at 29c for choice
ten 12c Sofa Pillow Tops at Sc for choice; one S.
Mantel Lambrequn at $3, and three 75c Jap
Crepe Table Covers at soc for choice
Evening star., 1895-06-19

Mr. Sibley's presidential boom shows la
mentable but unmistakable symptoms Of
charley horse.
Evening star., 1895-06-19

Reform is now entered to make an honest
race for first place at Jackson City.
Evening star., 1895-06-19

Table No. 3:-GSc yard for the remnants of s.
and $1.25 Swiss and Cambria Em5roideries, 6 t
- inches wide. Remnants of cheaper Embroiderie.
at 10 per cent less than cost.
Evening star., 1895-06-19
Patriotism.

Finest country meath the sun
That's the way to view it;
Lots O. labor to be done
An lots O. men to do it.
Evening star., 1895-06-19

Table No. 2:-Nine Fancy Silk Waists, reduced
from $3.50 to $3.4s each. Three Dresden Sill
Waists, reduced from s12.50 to $7.4S each. Tw,
Fancy Silk Waists, reduced from $7.5O to $5.75
Evening star., 1895-06-19

Table No. 5:-Broken lots of Lawns, Challis
Batiste, ETC., at &c yard for choice. Were 1Oc t,
12hc yard.
Evening star., 1895-06-19
THIRD FLOOR TABLES.

Table No. lone Ladies' Tan Sk-and-wool
Cloth Suit, in size &c. reduced from S25 to S14.9S
Two Tan Covert Cloth Suits size &c. reduced from
Sl5 to S109S. Two Black Cheviot Suits, sizes 4O
and 40 reduced from SIS to S11.4S One 36-in.
Silk-lined Black Crepon Suit, reduced from $50 to
SIS,
Evening star., 1895-06-19

Table No. 6:-SIighty Soiled Fine Hemsttched
Pillow Cases at Coo pair. Were S1.25 S1.35 and
$1.50.
Evening star., 1895-06-19

Table No. 7:-Table Damask, in lengths from
IA to AZ, and all odd dozens of Napkins at IL
per cent discount.
Evening star., 1895-06-19
Goin~ avay for the Summer.

Mother looks over the wardrobe neat,
With it's various fluffs and frills;
The girls look over the list of ads
And father looks over the bills.
Evening star., 1895-06-19

Table No. 3:-Soiled and broken sets of Fin,
Underwear, worth up to $3.50 piece, at S1.25 fo
choice.
Evening star., 1895-06-19

Table No. 4:-Broken lots Of Corsets at 29c, 33
and SOC. Worth up to $3.50. Nearly all sizes il
the combination.
Evening star., 1895-06-19
Georgia MOOnshine.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
This Is hot weather. We can cook tough
beefsteak in the sun, and boil eggs by
moonlight.
Evening star., 1895-06-19

Table No 2:-Trimmed Hats at half prices, ar
lot of zoe Sailor Hats for 33c
Evening star., 1895-06-19
SSThim'' Wrappers.

New lot Of Figured Lawn Wrappers.
which are cut full over the hips. and
also come in the extra sizes for stout
people. Three qualities. $l.25, S1.50 and
S1.75.
Small lot Of White India Linen Wrap
pers. with col0red trimmings, reduced
from 81 to $3.50.
Small lot of Fancy Silk Tea Gowns,
reduced from SIS to 50.
Evening star., 1895-06-19

Table No. 5:-Children's Nainsook Dresses with
embroidery yoke. Some soiled. Sizes 6 months
to years. Reduced to soc for choice.
Evening star., 1895-06-19
ON FOURTH FLOOR.

ON FOURTH FLOOR.
The following are not tables, but may be
easily found:-S Window Screens of last years
style at 19c instead Of 35c each. Two Scratched
Oak Tables reduced to CSC from S1.4S. Two
nairs Tapestry Portieres reduced to S2.9S from
S45O. One $3.50 Baby Carriage for s9.9S;
not notceably damaged. -. One soiled Couch for
S69S instead of $3.50.
Evening star., 1895-06-19

Beautiful line of White Pique and
Dotted Swiss Suits.
Evening star., 1895-06-19
Boston
Variety Store.

The same, yet not the
same. Always ON the
top OF the wave i'm re-
gard to OUR regular
stock of Fancy Goods
and Toys, but with new
and enlarged floor space
and a metropolitan sys-
tenn we are leading the
town i'm OUR new lines.
Evening star., 1895-06-19
w. III. McKmeW
933 Pa. Ave.

Moses Corner.
Evening star., 1895-06-19

BetoFe going TO second foor Stop at This little
table elevator door-Examine the Engraved
Tumbers you'll find there tomorrow at &c for
choice. Not seconds no flaws, thinnest glass.
SECOND-ELOOR TABLES.
Table No. will be filled with last of best selling
81 Silks at 69c for choice. Desirable lengths of
Black Figured Taffeta Silks and some with figures
and stripes, in colors.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-02-08

weather has interfered with builders
progress, and has set back the work
considerably.
Henry F. Kruse. an employe Of the
Rock Island Brewing company. and
Miss Charlotte B. Berger. of Blue
Grass, Iowa. will wed tomorrow af-
ternoon. The young couple will re-
side in this city.
The Rock Island Ladies' Turning
society will give a fair at Turner hall
Feb. 9-13. An interesting program
will be presented each evening, with
warm supper Sunday evening, on the
afternoon of which day the fair will
be open. Admission 10 cents.
A number of the members of Arse
nal council, N. o.. attended the
meeting of the Planters council at
Moline last evening. State De outy j.
Dempsey was present and addressed
the meeting. A nice supper and
several hours of sociability followed.
Rev. DIR. Perren preached sermon
of great interest and power at the
First Baptist church last evening
from the words: 1.-The Master is
Come and Calleth for Thee" His
treatment of a subject is mastery.
illustrated from the experiences of
every day life, resembling that of the
famous Scotch divine, John Mcneil.
His spirit is kind, earnest and ten
der. and his sympathies broad. Ser
vice this evening at 7:30.
Rumors were started q few DAYS
ago to the effect that DR.. W.. H.
Ludewig, of this city, who has been
abroad several months completing
his studies, was one of the passen-
gers on the i'll fated Elbe. Mrs.
Ludewig stated to an ARGUS reporter
this afternoon that she had just re-
ceived from her husband q letter in
which he expresses no inclination to
sail soon, but would probably return
to this country early in the spring.
Noble lodge. A. .. U. W., re-
ceived an official visit last even
ing from State Grand Master
Workman Rexdale, who addressed
y large gathering of members
and friends on interesting points Of
workmanship. Short talks were also
made by Capt. James Blaisdcll, H. C.
Harris, Thomas Bollman and G.
Hibbs. Supreme Master Workman
Troy will visit the city in April. and
a committee was appointed to confer
with the other local lodges with q
view to preparing an appropriate re-
ception in honor of this officer. No
BILE lodge decided to work under open
charter for 60 days.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-02-08

WASHINGTON, Feb. S.-Dr. Rocker, pri-
vate secretary of Mgr. Satolli, said re-
ferring to the statemen: that Pope Leo
had come out against the priest and bi-
cycle in combination: lido not think the
Holy See has intended to take any action
against the use Of bicycles by priests The
matter was brought up in Hungarian
diocese and taken to Rome for decision.
1t was decided that the subject was local.
But it was thought that it would be best
for the priests concerned to restrain from
riding any more than was absolutely
necessary"
Rock Island Argus., 1895-02-08

GUTHRIE, o. T., Feb. s-A memorial
has been introduced in the territorial leg
islature by Populist calling upon con-
gress to reduce the salary Of the president,
congressman, senators, and all other
federal officers one third. Bills were also
introduced prohibiting the sale of cigar
cites in the territory under $500 fine, and
one compelling theatrical companies to
show everything advertised.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-02-08
A Dramatic HOldup.

Dramatic HOldup.
Missouri Fireman-Give 'er air, Bill
Stop 'er! We're held up!
Engineer-I see-hist! There's seven
of them on this side
"Wearin masks, too, Bill''-
RObber with drawn sword)-And
dar-r-r-est thou insult me to my beard?
Marry! 1t is more than human that
p-r-r-ompts me thus to spare thy insig-
nificance-
Engineer-It's all right; let 'er gol
Fireman-Wh-what is it, Bill?
''Thee-ayter troop, rehearsin for the
next town.
"What're they doin out here in this
dense swamp"
"Tryin to get to the next town. -
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-02-08
spreck.ls and the Hawaiian Emeut..

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. Sit Is the gen.
eral impression here that Rudolph Spreck.
els did not purchase the arms for the Ha-
waiian revolutionists himself but merely
advanced the funds required on the ex-
queens account and that somebody else
made the purchase. The Examiners cor
respondent ut Honolulu claims that it has
been learned definitely that some of the
leaders of the rebellion have been sem
fenced to death.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-02-08
Southern Pacific and Its Ene,ueer.,

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. s.-Appearances
indicate that the threatened trouble be-
tween the Southern Pacific and its loco
motive engineers has been averted. A
conference between Superintendent Fill
moro and Chief Arthur and some of the
managers was marked by friendly feel
ings and at its conclusion Arthur said the
difficulty had been practically settled.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-02-08
Comfort and Pleasure

of passengers. The excursions
have a two-fold object. first to
carry people to the garden spot
of this country: second. II this
decent from desolate winter into
rosy June delights the traveller,
we are prepared to show lands in
the Santa Clara Valley. ranging
in price from $65 to 800 per
acre. Of which any 20 acre patch
will yield q royal income when
planted with olives, prunes. etc., .,
etc Terms of sale one-fourth
down, balance on or before six
years. or if you prefer, $40 per
month until paid. We make a
rebate on railroad tickets to all
purchasers of land. For further
particulars apply to
]. G. RASMUSSEN
or RElDY BRcS,
ROCK ISLAND, ILL.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-02-08
The Southern County Teachers.

A meeting Of the southern branch
of the Rock Island County Teachers
association will be held in Reynolds,
feb. 9, beginning at 9 a. m. The
program:
How May the Teacher Dnvelope an Educational
spirit In the Di-tr CT: ........--- - j tergusou
Language, February ard March Of the Third Year
Mics VI Mon gome'y
Arithmetic, February an Mach OF tne Eighth
ar ------.---.-- .--N r.~I 70
History, February and earch Of tie Egh Veal
IN G, Zad.
How do You Teach >pellibg.. .-..--.- - .--.
Reading Circle Work -. ......J Williams
Rock Island Argus., 1895-02-08
Price Of Refined Sugar, Cue.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. S-An the sugar
refineries in this city have cut the price Of
refined sugars l-16 Of cent. The reduc.
ton is said to have been caused by Noel
enhauer, the independent rcflner Of New
York. and o subsequent reduction by
Havemeyer
Rock Island Argus., 1895-02-08

President Entertains the Justices.
WASHINGTON, Feb. S.-The president
entertained the members OF the supreme
court Of the United States and Of the
court Of appeals Of the District of Colum-
bia at dinner last night.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-02-08

He-You women have no right to the
ballot for the simple reason that in case
of a war you would not be able to fight.
She-Then why do you allow n man
who is crippled to vote?
He-Why-er-ift that isn't just like
a woman to ask some such fool question
as that. at.-Indianapolis Journal
Rock Island Argus., 1895-02-08
just Opened.

Dress making parlors. 1911 Second
avenue. over Bailey's grocery store.
Fifteen years experience in the east.
and now graduates OF the Nine. Kel-
log school. Of Davenport. French
basting and matching a speciality.
Ladies, give us call.
LAWSON & STEVENS
Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-02-08

The whole Of the land on the globe
above water level, if shoveled into the
Pacific, would only ill one-seventh OF 1t.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-02-08
Ventilation.

Visitor to Public Institution-Isn't it
rather close here? Don't you think there
is need of ventilation?
City Father-Ventilation Great C9-
sar, No; there's been altogether too
much ventilation of the place already.
Boston Transcript.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-02-08
Coal Market.

Hard coal, all sizes, per ton. 81 so
Discount for cash. per ton. 25
Camel coal per ton. ...-.....-. 90
Indiana block per ton. .-.. 4 90
Kentucky lump per ton ......- 4 %
Carriage added on less than ton or
ders. E. q FRAZER
Rock Island Argus., 1895-02-08

Advertised List No. O.
Liet OF Letters uncalled for as the poetoflce
Rock Island, ILL.,, Feb. 8, 1895:
Bird. NC Lyons, Maggie
Brten. John Lacy. Lrwis
Barker. Sarah Montgomery. "
tehn II Robinson. Naudie
Dixon, Halle Smith. Bail.yD
Gir,on is Simmons. Timothy
Gill epie, 40 rtuber, "
tinke d, Col. lib Wilson. <
Kastner. Robert WiIlacsen. LenA
Lucas, Arou Willie, Carrie
Luudt. Mrs Henry
MISCELLANEOUS.
Barnes. Nellie S,ull, We
Norris. Ralph Smith, Thomas
YoREI6N.
Kucg. Frederick
To sure prompe delivery. letten should be
addressed to street and umber.
JoBN " PurfIn. Postmaster,
Rock Island Argus., 1895-02-08
Very Busy

Invoicing but not too busy to sell lot of goods From
time to time as We come across stocks which need
reducing, shall throw out choice merchandise at
Deeply Cut Prices and good many people will Sc
cure desirable articles very cheap.
Throwing away Jackets at 9Sc-it seems a shame to
do it. There about so in the lot, but they in
way and they 60 at 9Sc Prices have been to s.
MAGIC figures will cause q revolution in the Cloak
Department this week. We made the price for Satur-
day only but it good thing that it goes this
week also
ANY Jacket, from $14 to $50, g.. 80.
Any Jacket, from IS to $11. 1855.
ANY Jacket, from q. so to &c. *3. .33.
There is an end to the quantity. and early comers
will get the persimmons.
WE GOT STUCK Eiderdown Flannels this year.
that's the reason are willing to let them out at
these prices
75c fancy Eiderdowns, sec.
48c plain Eiderdowns, 27ac
No one will deny that these are cheap.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-02-08
Sunshine and Flowers,

where the climate is q composite
of all delightful months. We
can insure you an enjoyable
trip over the most picturesque
routes in a Pullman Tourist
sleeper under the personal
charge OF j. c. Rasmussen.
The cars being under our con-
troll. the traveller is secured
against Objectionable company,
over-crowding and relieved from
all anxiety regarding details Of
the journey. every attention be-
ing given to the
Rock Island Argus., 1895-02-08
MCIntyre-ReCk Dry Goods CO.
Sole Agents for Butteick Patns-the best in the world
A Special.


An Overstock of Ladies' Muslin Drawers-thev we're
SIC. 62c and CSC; they are. Nour choice. 45c.
THEY MUST GO-Fascinators and Hoods we mean.
All those which sell for 81 25 and IS fell in the
of the price cutter. and he has mercy they
will keep you warm at only 69c.
SKIRTS-The all wool. flannel kind, we've been get
ting 81 for to Saturday night the buzz struck
the price. and while they last they will be 4sc.
NIGHT TGOWNS-For misses, made stylishly and well
of the best Tennis Flannel the flannel in them alone is
worth 75c. you can have what you want at 49c
BRUSSELS RUGS-The limitations. not the real.
don't look quite well. but then they only
third much and wear well:
Size 22NiS. SIC.
Size 3Ox72, CSC.
They're rather cheap at these prices. and you ought
to secure few.
BLANKET BARGAINS-Better investigate.
REMNANTS-The remnant tables will be centers Of
attraction for bargain hunters. The saving is half.
often more,
ReCk Dry Goods Co.
nd 1711 Second avenue, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-02-08
Select
Excursions TO
California

leaving Rock Island February
14th. Why not join this excur-
sion to the land of