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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-02
Fifteen Dray Loads of New
Bargains.

dol SdiilS.
Draw loads of new bargains re-
ceived in one day last week, seven
loads the next and 10 the next is
about the way new goods have been
arriving at McCabe Bros. for the
past two weeks.
Flannels, Canton Flannels, Under
wear, Hosiery, Gloves. Corsets,
Shawls, Dress Goods, Linens-all in
solid dray loads.
We bought one dray load OF Check
Glass Toweling Is inches wide, which
we shall let out this week at Sc o
yard--not over 20 yards to one Gus
toner.
Five gross 72O Curling Irons-2c
for the Toe kind this week.
We have far and away the most
successful line of Bed Blankets we
have ever had, selected when Blan-
kets were at their lowest. when man
afacturers' prices were much lower
than now. We wish you to espec-
tally notice one lot of nearly 500
pairs which are away under value.
Extra heavy, all wool, light sanitary
grey, extra wide. 1912 pair. You
will readily recognize this great bar
gain. One pair or dozen as long rs
this lot lasts.
Buttons.
With Dress Goods you must have
Buttons, Buttons. Buttons. Free
quently they use but three on cos
tune, but they must be elegant.
rich, real jcwelry. We have them
new, aud full of the beautiful
caprices of the French triple cut jet
and glittering Rhine stones. brilliant
rs diamonds, prices most modest.
A real pleasure for us to show.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-02
River Kiplota.

The E. Rutledce and j. K. Graves
came down with eight strings each
OF logs.
The water continues to rise. The
stage at o. IN. was 1920: at noon il
was 1:25; the temperature g..
The Prescott. Pilot and Verne
Swain came down and the Sam
Atlee, Pilot, Verne Swain and J. K.
Graves went north.
Travel over the Rock Island bridge
yesterday amounted to: Foot, north.
759; south. 74i; total. 1.50S;
Teams. north, sl4; south, 9O6; total,
1.S2O.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-02
TO BE OR NOT TO BE.
The Question of the Lower Bridge Under
Discussion in Davenport.

The Question of the Lower Bridge Under
Discussion in Davenport.
An important meeting has been
called at the rooms of the Davenport
Business Mems association at 4
o'clock this afternoon to discuss the
lower bridge project, and possibly
10 determine as far as Davenport is
concerned whether the proposition is
to be given the encouragement
essential to it's Practical consumma-
ton now or not. The Leader says in
advance of the meeting; 1.-The situa-
ton of the lower bridge project viii
be discussed thoroughly. and repre-
Sc ntatives of that corporation will
be present. not only Frank p. Blair,
who has been hero in Davenport for
some time, but also other members
and interested parties from outside
the city. While little has been said
by the press of late concerning the
bridge, Mr.. Blair and his associates
have been at work all of the time
OF late several meetings have been
held with some of our leading bust
ness men, who are now thoroughly
interested in the undertaking.
| Tie Time gor Action.
"The time has come when, if the
citizens of Davenport wish to have q
lower bridge, thev must act. Presi.
dent julius fischer, of the Business
Mems association. was seen and said
The meeting called is an importan,
one and one in which every man in
tcrested in Daveuport's welfare
should attend. We want this bridge
and we need the benefits to be de.
rived from it..
1.-The proposition to be made by
the Davenport e. Rock Island Rail
way Bridge and Terminal company
it is understood, will be a liberal one
and the representatives of that or.
ganization will be ready to talk bus
mess from the word 60. Whatever
proposition they may make, the sub
ject is Of sufficient interest to the
people to warrant them turning out.
at least and give them hearing"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-02
Moline ties on a Tear -,

After yesterday afternoons pro.
cession two Moline young men COM
menced a little demonstration OF
their own. At Appelquist's saloon
they declared their intention of max
ing rough house and cleaning the
place out. The police were sum-
moned to accommodate them. One
fellow had sense enough to make
himself scarce, but his companion
was gathered in and registered as
Fred Bergerin. member of the Mo-
line volunteer fire department. He
was assessed 50 and costs by Magis-
trate Schroeder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-02
SEEKS SEPARATION.
Mrs. j. ". Jones Flies Charges Against
Her Husband

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In the Office OF the clerk of the cir
cut. court this morning returuable
at the January term, Mrs. Julia E.
Jones through her attorneys. Jack
SON & Hurst. fled an application for
a divorce from her husband, John
w. Jones, the Second avenue pawn.
broker and secondhand store man.
The petitioner. whose maiden name
was Julia f. Buckley, sets forth that
she was married to Mr.. Jones in
rock Island May %. 1850. but tina,
owing to Mr.. Jones' uncertain hab.
its and inEdelity, aud his violent
temper he has not proven a congen-
ial companion. She AYERS that prior
to the spring of 1895. he was an ha.
bitual drunkard. but at about that
time he took liquor cure and she
then cherished the hope that in alb
staining from his accustomed dissi.
patton he would shield her from the
lewd excuses to which he was ad.
dicted. In this she alleges she has
been deceived and she charges as CO.
respondents Nellie Fascha. of Daven.
port. and names the house OF isabelle
Rose, also in Davenport. as the
place where he has violated his mar
ital vows and transgressed the law:
of morality.
What is Sought.
Mrs. Jones asks for an absolute di
vorce. the custody of their two chill
eren, Birdie. aged y years. and Julia
9 weeks, and she also asks an injunc.
ton restraining him from disposing
of certain mortgages and visiting hel
home in Huber a. Peetz's addition, o:
che fears violence at his hands.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-02
An Excs,,en, Restaurant.

Pearson's Fifth avenue restaurant,
at 27SO Fifth avenue. is now pre-
pared to serve the public to the best
possible advantage. Delicious home
cooking coupled with neatness and q
desire to please its patrons, are its
claims for preferences. A day and
night lunch counter is also run in
connection that is also up to the
standard. Give it trial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-02
That joyful Feeling

with the exhilerating sense of re.
newed health and strength and inter.
nal cleanliness. which follows the use
OF Syrup of Figs, is unknown to the
few who have not progressed beyond
the old time medicines and the cheap
substitutes sometimes offered. bu,
never accepted by the well informed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-02

Misses Deccck and Hess wish to
announce to the ladies that they are
now ready to do all kinds of plain
and fancy dress making at reasonable
prices by Madame Kellogg's system
of French tailoring. Rooms over
Hess Bros. grocery. 1920 Second
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-02
Nc CABE'S
Fall and Winter Goods.
Goats. Jackets and Wraps.

SodtS, jackets ana wraps.
Winter and middle weight Coats,
Jackets and Wraps are now ready.
Right fresh from the hands OF the
tailors.
. Ladies' Short Coats, Ladies' Me-
dunn Length and Long Garments.
Capes OF various shapes and lengths.
Fur Capcs in great variety. short
and long. We have heavy double
Beaver Capes with velvet collars at
1887 and better. We have some
nice heavy Beaver. Jackets at So 81,
$4.SS, si.75 and S.. All fresh from
the best makers in the east.
On Fur Capes you will find prices
SO low that you may think we have
made mistakes. We quote the price
on one lot. % Black Fur Capes, we'll
made. so inches long, full. wide
sweep at $4.97. You will find the
same Cape at IS in another store.
It's not likely we can get more at
this price. as furs have advanced
since last April when our orders
were placed. Only one Cape to a
customer.
p. S.-One lot of Misses new and
nobby heavy Beaver Jackets, 81,
1925 and $3.50. according to size.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-02
Crockery Department.

Crockery Department.
Having so thoroughly intro
duced our cutlery and to maintain
our reputation for low prices we
will sell Rogers best trippled
plate Knives and Forks, 12
pieces, for $2.9s, worth $3.50.
Also Rogers best plate Tea
spoons for CSC per set, former
price $3.50.
We have just opened large line
Of Tea Pot Stands in assorted
decoration, full gold lined, would
be cheap at 35c, will place them
on sale at 15c. Do not miss this.
We have just placed in the de-
rartment another cask OF those
$1.98 Toilet Sets. Decorations,
perfect dreams-but wide awake.
Early corners will secure the best
patterns.
We also have a splendid array
OF high grade toilet ware.
Best grade Lamp Chimneys 1c
and up.
Big job Rockingham Tea Pots,
worth Csc, this sale 15c each.
Soap Sale.
Complexion soap made with
buttermilk and vegetable oils,
invigorates the skin and gives
to the complexion the natural
bloom of youth. Pat up 8 cakes
in a box. To introduce the above
brand we will sell 10 gross at 1Oc
per box.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-02

Hard coal is cheaper now than it
has been for many years. and this is
the best time to lay in your winters
supply. Call on E. G. Frazer for
rock bottom cash prices. Telephone
1888
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-02
Crockery Department.

A New York importing agent for
fine English China has sent us a sam
pie lot of English China Cups and
Saucers and Sugar and Cream Sets.
no two alike. We will give our
friends the benefit of the assortment,
and have placed on sale anything you
like out of the lot at from 19c up.
Wednesday we make returns of those
not selected. The list of makers in
cludes Pointon, Brownfelds, Ham,
mersley, Crown Derby, Chapman. etc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-02
1925 Second Avenue.

To ittingly celebrate this great sale we propose
to give each customer purchasing $500 or over
a handsome STAND LAMP FREE. This
Lamp stands 1871 inches high, is highly decor
ated shade and vase with brass base, No.
brass burner, wick and chimney all complete.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-02
Dress Goods.

SALE OF NEW AUTUMN DRESS GOODS
We show the rich autumn fab
rics, and business is now rushing
in upon us. Here are only found
the newest OF every weave:
AT 39C.
All wool Novelty Suitings.
All wool Bouretts.
All wool fancy Pin-head Checks.
All wool Velours.
Regular price SOC.
AT 49C.
45-in. all wool Serges.
45-in. all wool Henriettas.
52-in. ali wool SuitingI.
A in. all wool Storm Serges.
Regular price 75c and 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-02
Cloak Department.

In the Cloak department a gi-
gantic advance sale of Furs, Capes.
Cloaks and Jackets at surprisingly
low prices. We having purchased
early are in position to save our
customers the recent big advance
in prices. We have the largest as
sortment of children's, misses and
ladies' garments ever shown in
Rock Island.
Ladies' Black Canary Cape, 80
In. long, 90-in. sweep, 1915.
Ladies' Black Astrican Cape 80
in. long, 9O-in. sweep. s9.95.
Ladies' Black Beaver Cape,
(double,) $4.95.
Misses Jackets S1.75 and up.
Underwear Department.
Ladies' ribbed. extra heavy,
Fleeced Vests and Drawers, would
look cheap at 39c. but for starter
we will let them go at 25c. No
more when this lot is gone.
Ladies' gray. extra heavy, ribbed
Vests, would be cheap at SOC, for
this sale soc.
Ladies' all wool natural gray
Vests and Drawers, you will see
them placarded Cheap at ST."
our price will be CSC.
Children's camel hair, all wool
Vests and Pants 12c, rise sc each
size.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-17
PARDON
Mr. Chase Must Pay the Penalty for Libel
Ing Recorder Taylor.

WASHINGTON, May 10-The president
has denied the petition for pardon of
William Chase. who was recently con-
victed Of publishing a libel against G.
III. J. Taylor. recorder OF deeds Of the
District OF Columbia. Both Chase and
Taylor are colored. and the conviction
and sentence of Chase to ninety days
Imprisonment in the United States
jail vas the outcome Of a bitter fac
tional controversy, which was started
here on the appointment of Taylor. a
nonresident, nearly two years ago.
The president indorsed on the petit.
ton the following:
1T j. conceded that this convict ma
~lieiously published an outrageous libel
in a newspaper which he controlled
and used in this instance. at least. as
a dirty weapon 10 satisfy his personal
rage and revenge. This crime is a
most detestable one. IL has boone so
common and is so seldom punished
that / can not reconcile executive
clcmency in the case here presented
with the duty / own TO decent jour
nalism. the peace Of society and the
protection Of those constantly sub
iected to libelous attacks"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-17
Alarming Increase Of Trade.

The New York Post says: 'Our es
teemed contemporary, the Tribune,
continues to lift its Cassandra cry
against the improvement of trade.
pointing out particularly the flood Of
imports hat is rushing upon our
shores. In order to give this flood its
due effect on the imagination II takes
up the several countries and articles
seriatim. Thus we earn that during
the quarter ended December 81. 1894.
we imported from Canada s475,0OC
worth OF fish. e9o. 900 Of apples, $500
OF fax and tow, sl07. 600 Of hides and
skins. and a total OF forest and farm
products Of s3.60s. 900. II canada be-
longed TO US this condition of trade
would be considered highly fiourishing
because her products would be paid for
with our products. but since she is Q
foreign country we must pay for her
products with gold, and this leads 10
our impoverishmcnt 1t relieves the
situntion somewhat TO learn that we
are selling pig-iron in Canada to such
an extent that we have driven Scotch
pig out Of the Montreal market This
fact we learn from the columns OF the
American Manufactures. of Pittsburgh.
This paper says alphabetically that the
selling OF 70 much American iron In
Canada Is due to the very low price al
which il is offered, a TACT that usually
accounts for large sales both at home
and abroad. Perhaps the sales Of Can
adian fish, apples, flax. tow, hides, etc.,
TO US are accounted for In the SAINT
way"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-17

Spring Is the season for cleansing
and renewing the blood. During the
winter II has crept sluggishly through
the veins, gathering impurities from
indoor air, from fatty substances in the
food, and from many other sources.
The great blood purifying medicine
especially prepared to do this work is
Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t will give to
the blood purity, richness and vitality
and these will bring health and vigor,
strong nerves, a good appetite, refresh
ing sleep, and powers of endurance.
Cleanse your blood by taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla, n rcnovating preparation
especially prepared to make pure
blood, then you may enjoy the season
of flowers and birds and ont door
pleasures, for you will be healthy,
strong and well. Get only Hoods.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-17
Medicine
The best Preparation for this Purpose is
HOODS ~SARSAPARILLA

~ cannot speak too highly of Hoods
Sarsaparilla, as it has worked wonders
in my case. am "A years of age and
my hands for a great many years. !
tried many things to cur them but
failed. My hands would crack open
and bleed profusely. and the pain was
terrible to bear. Since taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla the flesh has healed and
the skin is as smooth n any farmers. I
recommend Hoods Sarsaparilla as a re-
liable medicine and always speak in its
favor" LLOYD Il. CHASE, Swansea,
Mass. Get only Hoods because
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-17
Free Wooi-uieher Wages.

With free wool the manufacturers Of
the United States have nothing to fear
from foreign competition. The firm Of
Thomas. Dolan & CO., which has
granted an increase Of Is per cent. in
the wages Of its weavcrs, leads the
way in this city in putting aside poll.
tics for business considerations. No
doubt other firms who are making
worstcds will follow the example set
them. Business is br fisk In many Of the
wooden mills. and the employees should
share In the prosperity Of their en-
ploysra -Philadelphia Record
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-17
MAY PROVE ENGLAND'S LOSS.
The smart Money Enacted From Nicara-
qua Likely to Hurt british Commerce In
Central America

MANAeUA. Nicaragua. via Galveston.
Tex. May l0.-There is no longer any
doubt that Great Britain will receive
her smart money on time. The
Ei5, 500 TO be paid by Nicara-
qua to Great Britain has been
raised here by popular donations.
Three German mercantile firms gave
about L.. 900. and the whole mount
will be ready to be paid in London in
n few days The raising Of the money.
however. has only increased popular
feeling in Nicaragua against the
British. and the feeling is now very
bitter indeed. more SO than when the
British landed at Corinto. The gem
eral opinion seems 10 be that
the Central American republics
will form a combination. possibly
secret. against Great Britain, and
that everything possible will be done
TO exclude British goods from Central
America. This feeling will proba bly,
result in commercial gain to the
United States. There is no doubt,
however. that the action Of the Ger
mar firms in subscribing so literally
Ia the indemnity fund will prove u
good stroke Of business 10 them.
The United States steamship Alert
arrived on Monday last at san Juan
del Sur from Panama
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-17
UNSLAUGHTERED iNNOCENTS.
.Infaat Industries" That Thrive without a
Protective Tarin.


The republicans are certainly not
hard 10 please. II an industry does
not thrive under reduced duties they
say: I'VE told you q. We knew you
would ruin American industries" II
an industry does succeed they rejoice
that one infant has survived the
slaughter and hope that other limo.
cents have escaped the hate of our
late Herods." as the New York Press
puts il in speaking of the survival OF
the tin plate industry.
Not only has this industry survived,
but largely because free tin ore and of
reduced duties on black plates, it is
growing more rapidly than before, al
though its protection duty was cut in
two by the Wilson bill. II the Press
will examine a little it vii, find the
wooden industry. which has been near
" strangled TO death by protection"
is beginning to grow and prosper un-
der free wool. Tens of thousands of
wooden workers have had their wages
advanced since wool became free. The
great iron and steel industry is also
prosperous. If the Press keeps its eyes
peeicu turiue thc htNe wv years ""H
admits the truth about all industries,
il will find that all of the little inno-
cents-and big ones. too-that never
should have been born here. have not
only survived the slaughter, but have
become strong and healthy. We mag
inc the Press does not desire prosper.
ity by wholesale and that it will be in
clined to shut its eyes to prosperous
big industries, and TO spend its time
searching out little insignificant indus
tries that are dwindling because they
are unacclimated and are no used to
natural fo,d
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-17
a HOTEL
Burning OF the Arlington Hotel at Mon.
tros.. Cob 4. W. >ehros. Agent of the
Jahm i..r r. Implement 90. Harmed He
yoni - oGntsium.

Burning of the Arlington Hotel 1T Mon.
sros.. t.i- 4. ". Nehros. Agent os the
Jahn n.. r. Implement Co. Harmed He
yoni X - ognisiun.
M~o>rIosE. Col. May l0-The Ar
lington hotel took fire Wednesday
night a Il:s5. Cause unknown. The
building was burned 10 the ground in
n few minutes. with the w. C. Il. L..
reading room on the rear.
In the flames perished the agent OF
the John beers Implement Co. G. w.
Nehros- Other guests and help in the
hotel escaped by jumping from the
second story windows. Had it not
beer for the heroic efforts and pres
encc Of mind of Mrs. T.. ii. Smith. the
landlady. at least six or sever persons
would have been burned.
Mrs. Smith jumped from the second
story window. twenty feet, TO the
ground. striking her head and sus-
tanning severe Internal injuries. She
now lies in n precarious condition.
G.. l.. Buck. agent for the Lee Clark
Sanderson Hardware Co. of Omaha,
jumped from the second-story window
injuring both sides.
John l.. Teeters. of Teeters & Scott,
Wholesale jewellers. Lincoln. Neb,
jumped from the second-story and was
cut by broken glass.
Mr.. Nehros only arrived in town
Wednesday, and intended to so from
here 10 Delta, returning yesterday.
Had he done so he would have es-
capped. He was found lying on his
face. hands and knees in the attitude
of crawling. burned beyond recogni-
tion. Loss, about sla, 600; partly in
Surai
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-17

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward fol
any case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured By
Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. J. CHESEY & Co, Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known r. J
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able 70 carry
out any obligation made by their firm.
West & Truax. Wholesale Druggists, To
lcdo, o. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Price, 75c. per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free
Halls Family Pills. &c.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-17
STAGE COACH HELD UP.


CALrsToGA, Cal, May o.-The stage
soacs running between this place and
Clear Lake was held up and robbed
Tuesday afternoon by two masked
men who secured about 81, POO cash and
looted Well-Fargo's treasure box. II
u no known how much they got from
the box. The box also obtained con-
siderable valuable jewelry. A posse
has been organized and are in pursuit
OF the robbers Rewards sggregatina
0i.20o are offered for the robber-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-17
TO SAIL FOR EUROPE
And Deliver Thirty MiiiIons Of the Nes
Bonds to M Ne mont syndicate.

WASHINGTON. May lo.-Assistant
Secretary Curtis, Of the treasury de-
partment; Logan Carlisle. chief clerk
Of the treasury department, and sew.
eral clerks Of the treasury department
will leave New York on May 20 next
for Europe 10 deliver 10 the Belmont
representatives in London, the United
states 4 per cent. bonds OF 1925 al
loted 10 the European holders under
the agreement entered into February
2 last. amounting'to $4,000.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-17

BALTIMORE. Md. May 10. The strike
OF 1000 coatmakers ten days ago is
practically settled. and 1t is probable
that all the strikers will be at work in
day or two. The strikers were par
TALLY Successful. An increase Of from
90 TO so per ceut, over the former
has been agreed to by the man.
u~facturers in lieu of the SO per cent
demanded.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-17

a PARTIAL VICTORY
For the Philadelphia Striking Garment
Workers.

PHILADELPHIA, MAY l0.-The ranks
Of the striking garment workers were
further depleted yesterday by 300
of the strikers having been agreed to
by nine additional contractors Thus
far ffty-eight contractors have signed
agreements with the Knights Of Labor
to abolish sweat shops and increase
the pay Of their hands. and have also
furnished bonds OF $3.50 each that
wages will be paid each week. 1t is
expected that 900 workers now out
will be employed by Saturday and that
the strike will then be settled with the
strikers victorious. The Knights Of
Labor refuse TO recognize the union
garment workers.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-05-17
Sent q bullet Through His Head.

DENVER. Col. May 0. Hugh Cahill, .
keeper of a hotel on Larimer street.
committed suicide BY sending a bullet
through his head. Worry over his
business depression is given as the
cause.