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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-18

Among the throngs which gathered
on Second avenue last evening to
size up the several handsomely deco
rated windows were two youngsters
between whom bad blood had appar-
emily existed. 1t just so happened
that they met face to face in front OF
McCabe Bros. where they were
watching the movements of Santa
Clans. They stared at one another,
either being afraid to make an ad-
vance. Finally come urchin ac-
quainted with their troubles pushed
them together. Then it was bat
tie. Upper cuts and body blows
were exchanged with much rapidity,
and an occasional clinch with q drop
to the sidewalk would occur. The
youthful pugilists continued their
battle until the claret began to flow
from both. Then someone shouted
the advance of the police and the
youngsters. both nearly exhausted.
broke away and skipped. leaving a
sample of their gore behind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-18
"Cowboy" Smith Not in II.

"Cowboy" Smith, the professional
runner who has been trying to run
10 miles in Moline opera houses
while 10 members of the Minnehaha
hose team run the distance in relays
OF mile each. has finally given up in
disgust. The Moline papers quote
him as saying that he. had run over
so races of this kind. but had never
been defeated. Whether this is true
or not, it tickles the Moline people.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-18
ARE FINE EXHIBITS
The Window Holiday Displays
Of Rock Island.
|sURPAss ALL PREVIOUS EFFORTS.
Index to the Holiday Teads-Taste, Eater
prise and Novelty OF Desixn Evidenced

Index to the Holiday Tfads-Taste, Enter
prise and Novelty OF Desi<n EvidencsA
In the Attractive Arrangemsnt-A Good
Sign.
There is no better sign of the
times, no truer index to q merchants
nature. his taste and the character of
his stock than the manner in which
he displays it. The first indication
OF good business judgment is the ex-
tent Of advertising the subject in
dulges in. After having acquainted
the public with his wares, after hav-
ing familiarized the public thorough
y that he is on earth. ready and
willing to do business-the art OF
catering to fancy comes in. The
manner in which this require
ment is fulfilled is shown by
the artistic and unique display Of
what is offered to the shopper.
Hence the window exhibit, in which
departure Rock Island business
streets present scene this year, as
has been said, never before equaled.
Santa Claus and all his glory, his
environments anu eQCn8QCmente,
may be seen. This traditional saint
Of childhood joy may be seen daily
and nightly in two of the immense
show windows of Rock Island, get
ting ready for his annual visitation
to the little ones realm, while in
other instances evidences of public
spirit and the spirit of the season
no less attractive are shown and en-
joyed.
Tho Show Windows.
The show windows indicate that
the merchants of Rock Island are
prepared for busy holiday season,
and in this there is no evidence SO
far of disappointment. The local
business men are holding their own
with the best of them throughout the
country. The windows in which
particular taste and pains have been
expended on are those of Mcintyre.
Reck Co., McCabe Bros, Krell &
Math, Sommers & La Velle, K.
Champion, William Stewart, Mosen.
fielder & Kohn, The London. The
Boston, Fred Woltmann, Young
McCombs. Hess Bros, Wright & Bar.
Der, H. D. Folsom and George
Schneider, while in all lines of pur
suits more or less attention has beer
given to the putting on of holiday
attire.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-18
DON'T WANT BABY.
The South Moline Infant Again
Without a Home.
MRS. KELLAR D1sPIEAsED WITH IT.

Tires Of Her Bargain In Four weeks and
Returns with the Little Outcase to Poor
master Liddsrs Who Now Has Two Par
entiess Children.
The infant child recently aban-
doned by Sarah Park. of South Mo-
line, is again without home. The
lady representing herself as Mrs.
Kellar. Of 212O Fourth avenue, who
after sacred promises to furnish it a
comfortable home and treat it with
q mothers kindness, has now come
to the conclusion that her bargain
was overestimated. Mrs. Kellar was
given charge of the infant four weeks
ago when it was about two weeks
old. She made considerable fuss
over the young one and the authori.
ties finally consented to leave her
have it. But she had never secured
adoption papers for the child. Yes
terday Mrs. Kellar visited Poormas.
ter Lidders and informed him that
she was dissatisfied with the child
and herself and husband had arrived
at the conclusion that to false il
would be no credit to any family. In
explaining the occasion of the sud.
den desire to dispose of the child,
Mrs. Kellar stated the relation of its
parentage. which she had just ascer-
tanned, was such as to darken the
future of the infant.
Plenty OF Good Homes.
"There are plenty of good homes
for the child" said Poormaster Lid.
ders. II have several applications
from responsible and respectable
families who are anxious to adop,
the little one. and l am not in the
least worried over Mrs. Kellar's Civ.
ing up the baby. which feel conf.
dent can be placed in more com.
Portable home" The matter will be
adjusted in the county court this
afternoon, when Mrs. Kellar will de.
liver over the child, which will prob
ably be Immediately given to another
family. This little one has gone
through some hard knocks during
its brief existence, but the authori.
ties hope to yet find it a home with
kindly disposed people. Tit
child's mothers uncle, one man Grit
fifth, of South Moline. has evinced
considerable interest in the move.
ments of the little one since its find
ing in Rock Island. Shortly aftel
the baby had been placed in tn
charge o: Mrs. Kellar Griffith at
tempted to secure it. but the mys
terry as to who is the child's father
and Information received from PEG
pie more familiar with the circum
stances prompted the poormaster il
refusing Mr.. Griffith's request, a.
there was good grounds for suspect
ing that his anxiety over the child
welfare was not engendered by affec
ton or sympathy.
The other Child.
| Poormaster ladders and his wifi
have become very much attached t
the child found in the Eighteenth
street alley; SO much, in fact. tina
they propose to adopt it. The chill
is about four months old-a female
and healthy and bright looking.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-18
No Word Yet.

No word has vet been received from
the u. S. court at Peoria. where
Judge Grosscup was expected to give
his decision in the central depot case
The Peoria Herald of this morning,
speaking of yesterdays session, says:
The judge went hurriedly over
the chancery and law dockets and
picked out the cases that are to be
tried. On the dockets he found 81
chancery cases, % common law cases
and Is criminal cases. At about
4:3O O'Clock court was adjourned
until 9 o'clock this morning when
the law cases will be called for trial.
1t is thought the session will not last
longer than until tomorrow evening"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-18
Holiday Handkerchiefs.
"JUsr IN THE NICK OF TINE"

Holiday Handkerchiefs At half and
. third value. To be sold rs we
bought them-5c fancy bordered
Handkerchiefs for Sc; Sc ones for &c;
1Oc ones for SC; those worth l5c for
&c; revered hem-stitched and en-
broidered. plain white Handker-
chiefs. cheap at 1Sc. this week for
1Oc; fine embroidered Handkerchiefs,
the zoe kind at only IL while they
last; beautiful scolloped and fine
embroidered Handkerchiefs at IA and
l5c. usually Csc.
Ladies' initial and hem-stitched
Handkerchief at SC. 14c and Csc
great values. Mems colored bor-
dered Handkerchiefs at Sc, Sc, 1Oc,
12c and 15c. Any other store in
town would be proud to sell them at
double. Mems plain white ditto at
DC, sc. 10c. 12c and up to Csc, which
will tickle anyone to get . good sup
ply of at our prices. Silk Handker-
chiefs. colored and white, hem
stitched. very cheap; 200 dozen OF
white hem-stitched Jap and China
silk initial Handkerchiefs at CSC, SSc,
SOC, Use and 81. which no one in this
section will attempt to match at
anywhere near our prices.
Sewing Machines.
A Sewing Machine makes an &C.
ceptable Christmas presentNo such
assortment anywhere else:
Baby" Sewing Machines. each
$1.62.
Ideal" Sewing Machines. each
$S.47.
Singer Sewing Machines, each
$12. so.
Our New Easy Running, the SIS
kind for $21. Needles for all ma.
chimes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-18

Open Evenings.

We are open evenings until Christ
mas. To thoroughly advertise that
our store will be open every night,
this evening at O'Clock We will pre-
sent each lady visiting our Candy
department with q sample box Of
Kid Glove Molasses Candy free.
Choice gum drops &c pound from
$50 until 12 O'Clock Tuesday fore
noon in our candy department.
Books, New Books.
They are coming in on nearly
every train. You know what We are
in our Book department. Prices
lower this season than ever before.
Try Our Mince Pie.
You should not forget to try .
piece OF our mince pie. made from
condensed mince meat. II you like
1t You can order from your grocer.
Jewelry.
Our Jewelry department is about
the busiest place in town.
A lot of strong leaders will be
| offered this week which will be great
trade winners. Keep your eye on
this department and see things
move. Specials: "a pairs Silver
Scissors at $1.SS; 20 pairs $3.50;
about fifteen pairs at $l.S7.
Sterling Silver Coffee Spoons SAC.
Genuine William Rogers triple
plate Knives and Forks-the original
William ROyers see2-Der set G2 At
No mistake. William Rogers triple
plate $2.47 per set.
Daily Announcements.
Look out for our daily announce
ments. It will be money in your
pockets to follow our advertisements
this week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-18
rvs..y-e,eh. Hours to Atlanta. Ga.

Twsnty-eight Hours to Atlanta, Ga.
via Rock Island & Peoria railway
Cincinnati and famous Q. & c. route
Choice OF trains. Leave Rock Island
at sos g. m. or las p. m. Arrive
Atlanta at IL m. and 1O:40 p. m,
respectively. Solid vestibuled trair
of Pullman sleepers. dining cars,
etc., via Q. & C. route. Low rates
now in effect on account Of Cotton
States exposition. For further in.
formation inquire Of
r SrOCKHoUsE, G. P. A. .
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-18
Notice to the Public.

The undersigned wish to inform
the public that they have bought the
baking department of the Eagle bak-
cry of William Seidel, Sr., and will
carry on the wholesale branch of the
business. William Seidel. ST., retir-
ing. The best in their line will con-
stantly be found and they respect
fully solicit your patronage.
ERDMAN SoLBsIG,
WILLIAM SEIDEL, JR.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-18
Dimcu.t Oner>tion-

There was delicate and difficult
operation performed on Mrs. Smith.
OF Milan. at st. Anthony's hospital
yesterday. She withstood the ordeal
remarkably we'll and appears to be
on the safe road to recovery. The
operation was in charge of DR.. S. c.
Plummer. who was assisted by Drs.
Craig. Eyster. Carter, Comegys and
Hollowbush. of Rock Island, and
Virgins, of Milan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-18

Generally cloudy today and to-
night. and probably showers in late
afternoon or tonight; partly cloudy
Thursday and slightly colder.
Northerly winds. Today's temper
ature 81. F. J. VALE. Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-18
For HOarsenese.

Benz. Ingerson. of Hutton, Ind,
says he had not spoken above .
whisper for months. and one bottle
of Foley's Honey and Tar restored
his voice. It is used very largely BY
speakers and singers. For sale at M
F. Bahnsen's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-18
A Child Enjoys

The pleasant flavor, gentle action
and soothing effects of Syrup Of
Figs, when in need of a laxative, and
if the father or mother be costive or
bilious, the most gratifying results
follow its use; so,that it is the best
family remedy known, and every
family should have bottle on hand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-18

l hereby give notice that all per.
sons Indebted to me are authorized
to pay the same to my brother
Scotty Banker. Signed,
JCL BANKER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-18

DIR. Kay's Renovator is certain to
cleanse and invigorate the whole
system. Sold By. T. H. Thomas,
druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-18

The ARGUS. only 1Oc q week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-18

1920, 1922, 1924, 1926 and 1928
Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-18
The Other Child,

Poormaster ladders and his wife
have become very much attached to
the child found in the Eighteenth
street alley; SO much, in fact, that
they propose to adopt it. The child
is about four months old-a female
and healthy and bright looking.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-18
Daily Announcements.

Look out for our. daily announce
ments. It will be money in your
pockets to follow our advertisements
this week.
The Portland daily press., 1895-03-09
PRESIDENT HARPER ON THE
BIBLE.
Head of Chicago University Answers
Questions ON Higher Criticism.

The Old Testament Will Be Saved, Not
Demolished by New School-Too Much
Tendency on Part of Pulpit and People
to DemoIish the Old Testament.
The Portland daily press., 1895-03-09
A Domestic Comedy In Chicago.

This cutting from Chicago paper
would be very hard to beat for naivete:
''Stolen or strayed, an individHal whom
I was fool enough to marry one day that
was unusually lazy and lonely. He is a
good looking fellow, but weak in charao-
ter, though he is always wise enough to
come back If it is raining, unless indeed
a pretty girl should offer him her UNI
brella. He answers to the name Of Tom.
The last time l saw him he was walking
with Julia Harris and looked as great a
fool as ever. Whoever will catch the poor
devil and bring him back to me, SO that
may vigorously correct him for his nomad
humor and flirting propensities, is hereby
invited to drink tea with me.
''HENRIETTA A. SMITH"
That cup of tea with Henrietta A.
Smith-Tom in the background awaiting
vigorous correction-would be singular
experience, but even Tom might be less
to be pitied than Julia Harris when her
turn came to meet the Ariadne of Chicago
The Portland daily press., 1895-03-09
THE SITUATION WAS CoMICAL.
Lady Somerset Laughed When the Little
Citrate Told His Story.

All London is laughing now over bit
of testimony that was given IN the hear
ings on Lady Henry Somerset's crusads
against the London music halls. Not to
be behind our own DR.. Parkhurst when
he began his crusade, Lady Henry
Somerset determind to take the bull by
the horns and collect evidence herself.
She secured another lady as Jealous as
herself as companion and the pair OBJ
tanned the services of a young curate of
their acquaintance as male escort. Now
it happens that Lady Somerset is a
woman of very generous proportions,
and, withal, SO handsomely made that
ladyship would make an enchanting liv-
ing picture herself. 1t CHANGED also,
that the lady who was to accompany her
was of a similarly generous build, if any
thing rather the larger of the two. On
the other hand the young curate was
slight and weakened, with pale, mild
face, that bore perpetual air of melan-
choly.
The trip was made, and when the
detective party was placed upon the stand
during the hearing the Justice asked her
ladyship if in her travels about in the
slums she had been molested or accosted
in any offensive way. Lady Henry was
compelled to reply that she had not, but
that, on the contrary, she had rather re-
spectful treatment. Her companion gave
similar testimony.
When the little curate took the stand
the Judge asked the same question of
him-if he had been accosted.
"Yes," replied the little man in shrili
voice, land very Extensively too"
WELL" said the Judge, what did the
women say to you"
well, SIR" the curate declared, with
comical Indignation, in one of the
music halls couple of women came up
to Inc and one of them brazenly chucked
me under the chin and said, Why SO sad,
Willie?'"
Even Lady Henry Somerset could not
suppress her laughter.
The Portland daily press., 1895-03-09
Scott S Emulsion

is Cod-liver Oil emu1sifed, or
made easy of digestion and as
sirnilation. To this is added the
Hypophosphites of Lime and
Soda, which aid in the digestion
of the Oil and increase materially
the potency of both. 1t is a re-
markable flesh-producer. Ena-
ciated, ananic and consurnptive
persons gain flesh upon it very
rapidly. The combination is
most happy one.
Physicians recognize it's SUI
pcrior merit in all conditions of
wasting. 1t has had the en-
dorsement of the medical pro-
fession for 20 years.
Don't 6epersuaded to take Substitute!
Scott Bovine. MY. All Druggist anc and ST.
The Portland daily press., 1895-03-09
End Quarter-John boy lie.
Sid Qouarter-Peter sawyer.
Al Quarter-Willia:a Waterman.
5th Quarter--aIuuel Knight.
9Th William lowe.
18th Quarter Charles Knight.
Sth Quarter-Ieb ulon bisnol.

7th Quarter Charles Knight
Sth Standardization hisnuu
Drummer-Nilli, I'm Moody.
Matrosis-John Dean, Lemuel Cox. James
Johnson, Samuel Dyer, Humphrey Richards,
William Faxon, Ebenezer Willeston. Rem
lex Cole. John Mcdonald, Joseph Doughty,
Thomas Means, Joseph Barber. Samuel
Tobey lst. John Scott, Israel Coliey, Ste
phen Turkey. Isaac Morse. Thomas Paine,
joseph Wilson, Charles Hossack, Francis
Percel, Timothy Ryan, Edward Avery.
Barlabas Bangs, John Gushing, Ebanezer
Newman, Nathaniel Moody, John Kenney,
Enoch Lowell, William Bowel, Samuel
Bradbury. Henry Flood, Reuben Gage,
James Jordan. Epbraim Toothaker, Amos
Harris.
The original roll is in the Massachusetts,
Archives Vol Sc. page 81.
On the pay roll from January LIST, to Apri
LIST 1777 the following additional names ap-
pearl
Chief Gunner-John Goodwin LIST.
5th Quarter-Abner Dow.
Sth Characterization BraZieI.
Matrosis-Richard Crockett. William To-
hey, Jabez Dow. Samuel Dow, Thomas
Kenney. John l.amsey. houohin Turkey,
Ebenezer Gustin, Benjamin sweetser, Dan
lei Backer, William Cannot James Brack-
EFT, John York. Samuel Hodgkins, Joshua
Strout. Micah Sampson, William Davis.
Solomon Jordan. Ebenezer Jordan, Benia-
min Randall, Samuel Tobey. Jr., John Guod-
win, Jr.
Wages per month.
Capt.-45-S shillings.
LIST Lieut. shilliIgs.
2nd nieut.-I3-3 shillings.
Chief Gunner-G2-6 shllings.
Gunner's Mate-92-4 shillings.
Qua1ters-f2-2 sbillings.
DrunImer-e2-0 shillings,
Mafrasis-4l-lR ahiIlinnc
The Portland daily press., 1895-03-09
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I can recommend your medicine to all
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Springfield. Green County. Mo.
The Portland daily press., 1895-03-09

Chicago has one building of 81 stories,
ten of ia and 80 of 6 storits
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1895-02-21

Representative Lockwood passed
through here Monday on his way to
st. Paul. He appeared to enjoy the
predicament of the few newspaper
ours that have been presumably feed
ing on the crumbs that fell from
Washburn's sideboard, and, which,
because of Washburn's defeat have
been barking at the heels of Lock
wood because he had the audacity to
vote for man in touch with the peo-
pie. The WoRrH1NaroN ADVANCE is
still bowling over Washburn's de-
feat. Say, Carl, do you get pay for
that kind of rot, and if SO how much
a yelp? -Slavton Gazette.
Lockwood's ape evidently tripped
himself that time. Say, Gully, how
much do you get yelp for bowling
for the apoligizer9 ~
~ 3El :"
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1895-02-21

I will sell at public auction fo1
Karl Lindberg and John Swerin at
the formers farm on section 4, Indian
Lake township, five miles southeast
of Worthington and one-half mile
northeast of Henry Haggard's farm,
on Thursday, Feb. %, 1896, COM
mencing at II o'clock a. m. sharp,
the following described property, to-
wit: l half blood Arabian horse 9
years old, black horse 8 years old, l
white horse II years old, l COW with
two-weeks' old calf, 1 COW coming in
during March, l COW coming in about
April LIST, l COW giving milk, l heifer
two years old, 2 yearling calves, l
new and l old lumber wagon with
top box wide tire, road cart, set of
bob-sleighs, cutter, 2 mowers, single
horse rake, 2 hay racks, seeder, iron
harrow, Eorwegion stubble plows,
breaking pillow, 2 corn cultivators, 2
sets of good work harness, 2 cook and
2 heating stoves, bureau, bed lounge,
2 rockers, doz. dining room chairs,
3 bedsteads, 5 tables aud a lot of
other household articles too numer-
our to mention. Free lunch at noon.
Terms of sale: Sums under SIS cash.
On sums over SIS a credit of eight
months will be given on approved Sc
curity, without interest if paid when
due; if not paid when due, 8per cent.
interest will be charged from date of
sale. per cent. discount for cash
on sums over SIS. If day of sale
proves stormy sale will be postponed
until the day following.
J. X. DARBY, Auctioneer.
S. K1NDLuND, Clerk. 49,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1895-02-21
RUSHM,ORE.
4 Week of SurpriseS--An Inter
eSting Debate.

\ Week of Surprises--An Inter
esting Debate.
A. Schaefer drove over to
Worthington Tuesday.
Title Dahlberg camelover from
Worthtngton Saturday.
L. H. Prideaux and Burr Lud.
low we're over to Worthington
Sabbath last.
E. d. Bedford and Jonas Bed
ford drove over to Worthington,
Tuesday of this week.
The Woodmen will have social
at J. H. Bryden's on Thursday
night of this week.
John G. Mitchell had quite a
number of land seekers in town
Saturday. Sold the old J. r. Ran
dali farm.
Thursday evening last pleas
ant party was held at S. B. Bed
ford's. Everybody had a pleas
ant time.
NJ. S. DAILY, of New York, pl4re-
nologist, will give series of lee
lures at the school house about
one week from Tuesday, the 10Th.
Don't forget the school enter
tainment Washington's birthday,
at 1880 in the evening. Is cents
admission. The proceeds will go
for ''Old Glory a flag to wave
over our halls of learning. Turn
out, everybody.
Last week was week of sur
prises. Mrs. A. Schaefer and
Mrs. w. H. Booth were delighted
on Saturday night with quite a
crowd of friends, and Mrs. Sher-
man Wood on Monday night as
we'll. The Misses Sodens were
also entertained by a number of
friends.
The entertainment at the school
house on Tuesday night was one
of the events of the season. The
male quartette as we'll as the Ia
dies gave some very sweet music.
The debate, "Resolved that the
sw ord has done more for civiliza-
ton than has the pen,'' was we'll
argued. We think the sword had
rather the best of it.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1895-02-21

Senator Miller says in speaking Of
the late senatorial contest: "The real
victors in the contest were D. M
Clough, D. NJ. Sabin. Jim Hill and
w. R. Merriam, and one of the CHIEF
purposes of the fight was to secure
the defeat of G. K. Davis, in 1892
Murray County Republican.
Somebody has been Icing to u.s.
We have been told that Mr.. Nelson s
election was victory for the "com-
mon people," fellows like Jim Ruane
for instance.