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Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-04-08

two story house on Bangor street, con-
tanning ten rooms. convenient for one or two
families, bath room and closets, perfect drain
age with city water, said house was built years
ago, in perfect repair, only ten minutes walk
to the Post Office, possession given immedi-
marI9d1mot
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-04-08
WANTED.
WAN +!

CMART and reliable men to solicit orders
- for an extensive variety of hardy Nursery
Stock. Also a few energetic women fol
Shrubs, Roses, etc.
mar3od2w* S. II. CANNON, Augusta, Nc.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-04-08

Capable American woman would like wash
ings for few good families at their homes.Al-
so housecleaning, work by hour. Drop a card
to Mrs. A. Holmes, Genl Del, Augusta, Me.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-22
Sustain
Home Industry
On Tap everywhere.
Only Union labor employed.

The Rock Island Brewing Company. success
ors to George Wagners Atlantic Brewery, |.
Huber's City Brewery and Raible & Stengers
Rock Island Brewery. as we'll as Julius Junge's
Bottling Works. has one of the most complete
Brewing establishments including Bottling de-
partment in the country. The product is the
very best. Beer is bottled at the brewery and
delivered to any part Of the tri-cities, and may
ne ordered direct from the head offices on NO.
line avenue by Telephone
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-22
BRIEF MENTION.

Reidy Bros. sell property.
Reidy Bros. for general insurance.
Call on E. B. McKown for hard and
soft coal and hardwood.
Remember Detjens when you have
a real estate transaction.
Hard wood cut in any length at
McKown's yard, Fifteenth street and
First avenue.
Mrs. Christina Linck has returned
home to Oskaloosa, Iowa, after a
visit with relatives.
Henry McKinstry is here from FL
gin, where he is following his old
vocation as restaurant caterer, on a
visit to relatives and old acquaint-
anccs.
Division No. 4 of the Rock Island
County Teachers association is to
meet at Reynolds Oct. 26. when an
instructive program is to be pre-
scented.
John Cox, of 4O5 Forty-second
street, had the palm of his left hand
badly cut and his little finger split
by being caught in the machinery of
the Sylvan steel works, where he is
employed, yesterday.
A branch of the new order. the
Princes of Irene. is to be formed in
Rock Island, Leg Pau having the
commission to institute the lodge.
Lee is the right kind of hustler to
undertake such a task.
Mrs. Catharine Hassett died in
Davenport Sunday night, aged sc
years, typhoid fever being the fatal
ailment. Four children survive:
Martin and Patrick j., engineers on
the Rock Island and c., NJ. & st. p,
and Mrs. Cornelius Hough and Mrs.
Michael Lamb.
Maj. j. NJ. Beardsley. MIR. and
Mrs. w. p. Quayle, Sheriff and Mrs.
+. G. Hemenway and Mr.. and Mrs.
c. 3. Knox are attending the reunion
of veterans of the Tenth congress
sional district at Galva. An effort
will be made to have the next re-
union in Rock Island.
Fred Kellerstrass, for three years
| connected with the local offices of the
United Express company, has been
promoted to a railroad messenger
ship between Chicago and Des
Moines on the Rock Island for the
same company. Fred is a hustler
and deserving of this advancement.
Thomas Small will succeed as depot
messenger.
Robert Bennett, Jr., has made a
record for himself as fisherman
probably unsurpassed by anyone in
these parts. Every morning be-
tween the hours of and 6 for the
past four weeks he has been perched
on the ferry dock with pole in hand,
but not once did a member of the
finny tribe even come near enough
to disturb his line.
Detective George r. Smith has
commenced suit against Charles
George, supervisor for Cordova
township, FOR services in the Mar
tens case, claim ing that Mr.. George
assured him that he would receive
remuneration for his services. He
asks 800 for the work done. Attor-
ney e. j. Searle is defending and At
torney Allen represents MIR. Smith
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-22

was referred to the Mayor and Water.
works Committee on motion Of Al
derman Kennedy.
Ad journed till tom orrow afternoon
At o'clock on motion of Alderman
Nelson.
A. ID. HUEsING, City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-22
An Excellent Restaurant.

Parsons Fifth avenue restaurant,
at 27S0 Fifth avenue. is now pre-
pared to serve the public to the best
possible advantage. Delicious home
cooking coupled with neatness and a
desire to please its patrons, are it's
claims for preferences. A day and
night lunch counter is run in
connection that is also up to the
standard. Give it q trial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-22
Licensed to Wed.

19-Victor E. Nelson, Miss Anna
Carlson. Moline.
21-William L. Straw, Miss Emma
Albrecht, Port Byron.
Earl B. George, Miss Margaret E.
brennan, Cordova.
Samuel L. Hirsch, La Porte, Ind,
Miss Clara Cohn, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-22
Rheumatism Cured I'm n nav

"Mystic Cure" for rhematism and
neuralgia cures in l to days. Its
action upon the system is remarka-
bic and mysterious. It removes at
once the cause, and the disease
Immediately disappears. The first
dose greatly relieves, IS cents. Sold
by Otto Grotjan, druggist, Rock Is
land and Gust. Schlegel & Son, 22O
west Second street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-22
ClOaks, Capes and Jackets

We receive daily new and elegant
styles of ladies' capes and jackets, as
we'll as misses and children's cloaks
and jackets. Our prices in this de-
partment are the same as in all other
departments which are the lowest in
the three cities. Quality the best.
AUG. STEFFEN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-22
Women Make the Bees. Teachers.

when they are we'll. but being on
their feet and going up and down
stairs cause arrangements. which un-
dermine strength, patience and tact.
Zoa-Phora cures all such derange-
ments. Sold by T. H. Thomas and
Marshall & Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-22

Always insist on getting Foley's
Honey and Tar, as it is positively,
absolutely and unquaIifiedly the best
cough medicine. Accept no substi-
tute. For sale at NJ. +. Bahnsen's
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-31
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfo,t 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.
alive; efIectually cleansing the system
dispelling colds, headaches ard fevers
and permanently curing constipation
1t 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
1factured by the California Fig Syrup
TO. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs
and being well informed, you will no.
accept any Substitute if offered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-31
The Obituary Record.

The funeral of Nils Olson occurred
from the Swedish Baptist church this
morning.
Miss Nellie Nelson died at 1890
this morning at TIL. residence OF Mr..
and Mrs. Joshua Hasselquist. 63S
Thirty-eighth street. She had been
ailing with complaints attendant
upon declining years for sometime.
having reached the venerable age oil
as years. She was born in Sweden
and came to America in 1852 as the
maid Of the late T. N. Hasselquis,
and wife, and remained with the
family until Mr.. Hasselquist's death.
Siace then Miss Nelson has made her
home with Mr.. aud Mrs. Joshua Has.
selquist. The funeral will be held
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock with
services at Zion Swedish Lutheran
church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-31

the ~sfk Ia Chicago 10 beha.f Of thai
city,e Sdorts to securs he plsce Of
holdlAY the Democratic rational con-
vention and believes that city,s
chances are particularly iavorable At
this time.
Dan Mcleod. the California
champion, issues challenge IN the
Chicago Times-Herald to 1restle
Farmer Burns for the worlds cham
pionship. Mcleod says he has 81. 600
to venture on the result and is desir-
Gus that the winner take the entire
stakes. The Californian goes through
q whole series Of hee-hawing about
bis liability to meet the farmer on
account Of the latter's alleged eva
sion Of his challenges. and concludes
BY asking Burns if he will admit
that he Is afraid to tackle him.
August E. Nissen has sold out his
grocery and feed store. including all
outstanding accounts, to Maria +.
Nissen. who will take possession Jan.
1. 1896 The store will be under the
management of Miss Lena Nissen,
who will sell goods for cash and cash
only and she will continue to give
premium coupons until Feb. 1, 1896.
and will redeem all premium coupons
until March l. 1896, and no longer.
She respec fully solicits continu-
ance of the trade of the old custom
ers OF August E. Nissen. and share
of the public patronage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-31
Mel. yIe-R eck Dry Good
1909, and r7rr Second Avenue Rock Island. Ill. S
JANUARY CLEARING SALES.

JANUARY CLEARING SALES.
Clearing sales not in name alore. but in fact, at
which You pick unusual bargains even for jan
nary all over the house. You can't invest your
money to bring bigger returns than in Dry Goods
we sell them.
Dress Goods S. ling Extraordinary.
Values high. prices low. We start the movement
with large lot of the usual Csc and SIC Dress Goods
The price for this clearing sale is l5c The next lot
contains S5c and 37ac goods. Price for this clearing
sale Csc. Plenty of novelties 10 this The third
lot consists of 45c Soc SIC, Csc and Csc Dress
in great variety of styles-no going them in a
half hearted plunge the knife in and the
whole price to 372c.
Whirl in Black Goods-Elegant Heavy Silk warp
and silk finish Henriettas at greatly reduced prices
Gold Medal Henrietta. very heavy, value $1.75. at
$l.32. =.
Gold Medal Henrietta worth s1.4s. ats1.o7.. Gold
Medal H-nriettas. worth 81. 25, at 89c.
Ecroyd silk finish Henrietta. value 81 IL, at 771c.
of Henriettas. value 57xc,
Fine and Fances clearing
will also close Especial lot Of hne Dress q
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-31
Dillon

John Dillon and his splendid com
pany delighted another large audi.
ence at Harper's theatre last evening
in his presentation OF WANTED the
Earth" The comedy, which the vet
eran comedian makes the best Of
and which affords scope for his re-
markable talents. was enacted with
that attention to detail which always
characterizes productions in which
Dillon is the star. Tonight the COM
pany closes its present engagement
in IAN the Rage" aud one of the
best plays in billions repertoire.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-31
cHILDREN's CLOAKS.

81
Get the children ready for school this week.
going to be much colder. the weather man says.
put on our bargain tables 40 children's long Clio.
szss to Y years. prices have been $6ss to Is, PLY
'ern out at Ass.
Fur Capes.
discount OF 25 per cent all Fur Garments g.
Capes f25 Capes at $3.50. $50 Capes st tl5
SIG 50 Capes at Sass. $40 Capes at $3.50. These
surely wo til coming for.
Fur Muffs, Neck Scarfs, Children's Sets.
What we have left from holiday sales have got to 2
We have made prices low enough that you can 81
fori to take them. Seal Muffs. Opossum. Monke /
Wool Seal M0fs. all go at clearing sale prices Chill
Augora sets very cheap.
Things You Can Use
french Fan nes 9, essing
NEST m Mix Flanels for shirt and underwear value
.Ien'- White shi.i nnc bosoms eup,rior nus
saH= Csc nov SIC.
Muff1ers.
Broken Holiday cs mncug met SHARPLY
she prizes two lots especially: - -
AT SOC, Mnhers wlcn Csc s5c
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-31
BoysdOvercoats.
Ribbed Underwear.

3c 10 price for that Ribbed Underwear, identities
satie others charge $50 for. st &c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-31

Fair weather; continued cold toda,
and tonight. slightly warmer during
Wednesday; westerly winds. To
days temperature. Is.
r. J. WAIx. Observer,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-31
MAUcKeR TO THE FRONT

Sensible Position for Rock Island Mer
| chants.
As Rock Island merchants, we
think (as the bridge is closed)
that this is the proper time to dem
orstrate to the satisfactian of the
people in this locality that money
expended in Rock Island will bring
as good returns as il spent elsewhere
in this vicinity. We shall, there
fore, make special effort to bring
to the notice of the public our goods
and prices. On Jan. 1, 1895, we en-
deavored to conduct cash store and
solicit orders from house to house.
We found it was impracticable aud
and could not be done. We shall,
therefore, henceforth sell for cash
only and shall cease to solicit orders,
thereby saving clerk hire.and the ex-
pense Of extra horses md wagons.
Notice the following prices which
you may compare with so-called cash
stores:
Lion. Arbuckle. xxx coffee. 19c
Santa Claus, Kinks. Gloss and
Pearl soap, bars for. Csc
Star tobacco, per pound. $50
Clipper tobacco. per pound. -. CSC
Huntress smoking. per pound . Csc
Meerschaum smoking. per pound soc
Good corn. peas and string beans.
cans for. ................25 Csc
Canned peaches. plums and straw
berries, per can. ........... 1Oc
Tomatoes. pumpkin and baked
beans, 2 cans for. 15c
Celebrated Woodmen's Choice
flour, Dakota wheat. .9Ic
Pillsbury's Best. .9Sc
Best Kansas wheat flour. Sac
Pennsylvania buckwheat flour. . .24c
Rye flour. 29c
Rye meal. ........... PIC
Is pounds bulk rolled oats 80. ..25c
Is pound pals jelly ......... -. Soc
lO-pound pals jelly. 29c
Ham, per pound. ...............lc c
Bacon. per pound. .............. &c
Leaf lard, 5 pounds for 25c
Navy beans and dried peas, pr qt. SC
Best sugar syrup or sorghum. per
quart 1Oc
Large California prunes per
Pound &c
Whole-head rice. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. SC
Fresh corn meal, white or yellow,
per pounu. ;....... lc
A good supply Of excellent butter
always on hand.
w. Z. MAUcKER, Corner Seventeenth
street and Fourth avenue.
+. l. MAUCKER. Mi an Ruad store
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-31

A good supply of excellent butter
always on hand.
w. Z. MAUcKER, Corner Seventeent b
street and Fourth avenue.
+. l. MAUCKER, Mi an Road store.
Phone 1904.
New-York tribune., 1895-07-27
TRiMPS Oy 4 LAKE SHORE TRAIN.

Erie Penn. July @.-When Lake Shore ana
Michigan Southern train No arrived at Ashtabuia
last night gang OF twenty "hoboes' rushed into
the and occupied the best seats. When Con-
ductor Mu,by denande fares they refused 10 pay
and as fast "a they were elected from car they
climbed into another Great excitement prevailed
aboa ri the train. the passengers feared holdup
At Conneaui a telegram was sent TO Erie for pro-
lection. and upon the arrival Of the train here u
force OF police ana railroad detectives surrounded
ia The ''hoboes" upon seeing the officers. made "A
dash for liberty and all escaped except eight. who
we're arrested. Armed gangs OF "hoboes'' are rob-
bling both trainmcn and other people, operating
principally between Girard and Erie and between
here and Westheld. The situation IN becoming
desperate Last night Julian Mullen an Erie brake.
man; was found near stat. Line wi'h his hS.l sknil
and thrown from the train BY "hoboeAs
New-York tribune., 1895-07-27
mr. saw GLADSTONE AsA nor

Alexander Harrott Is a character AZ kingsbriige
He is cighty-slN years old. but IL las Spry AS
boy" Ills hair is only little ungrd Win gray
his form is erect. his step elastic. and his memory
excellent lie boasts that he is the man VINO put
the TIN roof ON John Seaman's marble mansion or
"Seaman's Folly" ~ II IL called AZ kinssbrdge'
and thnt the roof s as good now as II was IN 1883.
nui Alexander larriott has better clhlm 10
glory. lie is proud OF the fact iha, h" met VIII
lam T. Gladstone. who was then only fourteen
years Oil. "you sec" explained Mr.. iiarriott. IN
n broad dialect the IIarriotts are from l."'th'
formerly a suburb Of Edinburgh. hut now part
of m. city My grandmother was born In i.cith.
and 80 was John Gladstone, IN" father OF VIII
lam John Gladstone waa running Tor farliament'
mi ~. 'nmr to Hcrwlck on 4 weed to get votes.
Young William WAS with him. taking his nrst les-
sons In practical politics. Ny father was manager
of tho nsherlos OF the Duke Of Sutherland, and
there were the votes OF the coopers and salmon
crr.rs Ia be got They what John Gladstone
after The fathet ana son '"'' 10 ouI mouse
William was good looking hoy and very quiet
New-York tribune., 1895-07-27
THE LOrrSVTLLE ENCAMPMENT.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE COMING ANNUAL
GATHERING -CoLORED VETERANS TO
BE TREATED WELL.

ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE COMING ANNUAL
GATHERING -coLoREp VETERANS TO
BE TREATED WELL.
Rockford. H.. July 26 6--Commander Chief Law
Ter has issued "A general order giving the arrange
nents in detail for the coming National Encamp-
ment of the Grand Army OF the Republic at Louis
Vile Rates of one cent "A mile have been made
from all points In the Central Trafrc Association.
one fare for the round trip in the Western Passen-
ger Association and one cent mile from Louis
vile to any point In the Southern Passenger Asso-
ciation The headquarters will be at the Gait
House. The Council Of Administration VIII meet
September 10 at p. The Encampment will meet
at Music Hall September u at 10 a. IN. Columbia
Post OF Chicago, will BE- the escort to the Com
ma nder-n { hief. No other organization than the
Grand Army bands and the Lousylle eSmInt,ees e,
sample OF Pennsylvania, and J w Carnahan, OF
Indiana are appointed a Committee on Credentials:
veterans encampment a, Knoxville and the APP
pointment Of twenty nine additional aides-de-caInp
Is announced completing the Commanders star
The Official encampment badges made from
blended metal from two cannons. both OF which
and one In the Confederate forces.
Monticello. H.. July 26 tSpeciaD.-Some excite
ment in Grand Army circles over a report that the
colored members Of the Grand Army of the Repub-
lie would not be admitted to quarters or allowed to
march In the grand parade at the National En-
canpmen: at Louisville was auisted to-day by the
receipt OF the following letter by Colonel f. r Iee
from Thomas II. Shirley. president OF the Citizens
Executive committee.
Your favor Colonel Iawler. commander-in-
chief in reference 10 the article that appeared In
some OF the papers In regard to coiorei veterans
attending the Grand EnCampment here has been
forwarded to me by the adtutanf general In reply
beg leave say. II your post visits our city and
brings along two or three or half dozen colored
veterans that members OF the post and you
desire them TO be quartered with YOU In the same
rooms there Will be no objection on behalf OF the
committee Posts composed entirely OF colored
men will be furnished quarters In schoohouses re-
served especially for them. equally as well built
anl as centrally located ss those in which the
white posts are assigned. Every veteran that
visits our city will receive from the hands OF this
committee equal treatment. and. while we cannot
afford to stop and contradict all malicious pubca-
tons that appear In different papers, are glad TO
furnish "Ou with this Information.
New-York tribune., 1895-07-27
WOntN'S LIFE SAVED BT FIRE

Binghsmton y. Y. July PA fire which broke
out In the Hotel Cranda early this morning was
the means OF saving the life OF female guest. A
woman. about forty-five hfy DID, sna bbv
a,nred. and with wild look In her eyes that gave
her the appearance OF fright insanity registered
at the hotel Yesterday "Rlla Jones Squanton
Falls" When the blaze discovered In the kitchen
about , o'clock this morning the night clerk turned
In alarm and started TO awaken the guests Re-
p,aiei rappln.s At the door OF the room occupied
bS the Joncs woman failed 10 arouse her Inc odor
of gns was detected and he transom was forced
open. II was found that the gas check was not
turned or and the woman lay In a semi-unconscious
condition the bed. She was soon restored 10
consciousness and closely watched until morning
II IS the beef OF the hotel employees that she turned
the gas with inc intention Of suicide The woman
said. however. that she made mistake ana turne!
the cock too fai This morning she left me hote
as mysleriousy as she came.
New-York tribune., 1895-07-27
THE EMPEROR SAW IT ALL.


boiler power the Ncw-York could make twenty
knots in gale. and still keep fghting clear % on
water. That Is a record | do not believe any ,sIp
OF any other navy show You see, we are nEm
of the water and our gun deck is protecteu az
the time. Then there little or no mouon az
ALL never enough to interfere with accuracy OF am.
The criticism of foreigners against our ships hds
been that they make good targets. Very true, tn"y
do but II should not b. forgotten how many snel.s
can pass through large ship without disabling ner.
Then our men are protected by the spardeck ana III
arated over the ship. Take the od-tme frigates:
and the placed along her sides like this
and the captain extended the fingers OF his Two
hands 10 illustrate how the gun crews stooh, four
on each side the gun. eight between portno es,
why sir. every time a shot came through II wa
bound to hit good many men Then these critics
forget too that, while this ship may be a good tar
get she has teeth. TOO. and while running can bte
hack and | wish to tell you that when one or those
eight inch guns goes of II Is bound to fetch some
thing" ,,,, 49,, ~..,.
Evans smiled as he remarked suggestivey. II raised
a new Admiral's flag on the New-York to-day "A,
miral Bunce and he tells me that We Will proceed
TO sea on August T. We expect 10 engage IN evoiu-
tonary practices at the Naval War College 20 as
to give them IN, benefit OF practical experience
there and II nothing happen. TO draw any or the
vessels away the Admiral will have six vesse.s Tor
the September evolutions"
4, may not be unintercsting TO note the recorded
days runs OF the New-York as obtained by Cap.
tain Evans from the ships log She left Gravesend
for this port July l5 but the record did not begin
I'll she had reached well into Dover Straits. Then
3ss. 800. 35 357.s. 3i3 3ii9. 1915 9s2 3i5S. 1853
New-York tribune., 1895-07-27
DROp N THE PRICE or OIL.

Bradford Penn July 3.-There was drop or
fifteen cents In crude oil to-day from the closing
price on Thursday. 81 t5 The Pipe Line agencies
began buying at 81 i2ia this morning. on the on
Exchange floor the best price at the close was 81 30
~ cents below the standard purchasing agency
price There s a large crop Of new wells due. and
IN. dron I'm prices is taken to mean that some new
field is about to be tapped.
There Is no precedent for even momentary sus-
pension OF buying credit balances by the standard
or TIdcwatcr agencies. and to-day. when n fifteen
minutes suspension occurred at II 30 n m the
action caused considerable surprise ana cominsnt
shouf town In answer TO query as to the cause
OF the temporary suspension OF business by the
purchasing agencies Joseph Seep. buyer FOR the
standard on Company, telegraphs the United Press
from on CITY that h. knew nothing OF such action.