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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-30
A Glove Contest .

A glove contest took place last
evening at Claus Groth hall. Daven-
port. The. combatants were Billy
O'Brien and Hayes Muhs, both OF
that city. Before the gladiators we're
pitted against each other two youths,
hardly entered upon their teens. had
a little scrap Of their own without
doing any damage. Then two sup.
pie athletes twined their arms about
each other in a wrestling match.
They were the brothers Voss and
the elder brother was victorious.
This so elated him that he boldly
challenged any one in the three cities
to match for $50 a side. Then the
stars of the evening paunded each
other according to the Marquis OF
Queensbury ru'es more than an hour.
1t was a pretty even thing and the
judges decided the contest q draw.
The contests were all quite exciting
and a large crowd shouted in ap.
prevail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-30
Dress Goods, Silks.

This week we begin . very impor-
tant sale of Dress Goods-importan
because of the choice STYLES to be
sold; important because of the ex.
trsordinary saving in price. This
important sale should attract everv
lady in the city to our Dress Goods
Department. 1t is without a doubt
the best collection of Dress Fabrics
shcwn today:
1900 yards new Chameleon effects,
value 58c, at soc.
500 yards 46-inch black French
Serge. the SOC quality at Sic.
500 yards 46-inch black and navy
Superior German Henrietta, Coo Quail
ity at sec.
400 yards 40-inch new Mohair JAG
guards. black, SOC for choice.
$50 yards 4O-inch Satin Figured
black soliel. SOC for choice.
SOD yards 5C-inch fine French
Serges. black, Soc for choice.
500 yards 46-inch silk-iinish Ger
man Henriettas. values 75c to 81 a
yard. soc for choice.
SO yards 52-inch all wool Storm
Serge. value 75c at SOC.
GOO yards silk and wool and Rough
Settings. value $1.3S a yard, at CSC.
800 yards all Wool Plaids sec.
To convince you of the superiority
OF our Silk Department we offer this
week 1000 yards new Waist Silks
worth 92c. ut 51lc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-30
GLAD TO BE HOME.
Young Douglas Bell. the Runaway, Tells
Of His Adventures.

Dung douglas BELL the Runaway, Tells
Of His Adventures.
Dougless Bell, the Chicago boy
who was induced to leave his home
10 days ago and was taken back
from this city by Chicago detective,
after being apprehended in Daven-
port in company with his abductors,
is happy to be at home again. The
Chicago Post of last evening says of
the boy, who is IL years old:
young Douglas shed tears of Joy
last night in his mothers arms, after
week of rough experiences and ex-
posture in company with a trio of
young scamps, who induced him to
leave home. The parents anxiety
was not relieved until yesterday,
when word was received by teie-
graph that the runaway had been
found in Davenport. Detective Cor
bus arrived in the city last night.
having in custody E. F. Mansfield.
alias Denver Eddy and John Will
son, alias Slim who. it is said. alb
Quoted young Douglas. The young
runaway was turned over to his par
ents and sitter telling them his ex-
periences was tucked away in his
little bed. This morning the father
took his son to the city hall to pre-
pare for the prosecution of the three
men who are under arrest on the
charge of abduction preferred by Mr..
Bell. The case came up for hearing
at the Harrison street police court,
/ but was continued until Nov. 4.
ktory Of the Lads Mother.
| douglas mother broke into sobs
several times while telling the fol-
lowing story: Douglas has never
caused his mother any grief before,
and / don't think that he willingly
left his home. According to his
story told last night he was met on
the street by the men while return
ing from school. They told him of
the many adventures they would
have on trip across the western
country and filed his mind with al
Turing pictures. Douglas was un-
willing at first. but this was soon
overcome. The men remained
in the city one night and
made Douglas accost peo-
pie on Clark street and beg for
money. Douglas got as much as ~
cents that evening, and was COM
PEELED by the men to represent him.
self as an orphan and without shell
ter. The following morning the
three men accompanied by Douglas.
left the city on q freight train. The
train was switched several miles out
side the city ut Blue Island. and az
ter spending the night in barn they
again came to Chicago. They left
that same day in a box car.
{" Douglas tells me that when they
got out into the country they forced
him to beg and would have made
him do many other things. but Doug
las objected to it. The trip from
Chicago to Davenport was made in
five days, riding on freight and pas
senger trains, anu walking the tracks
when they couldn't catch a train.
He slept on woodpiles and even on
the open ground.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-30
To Save Ones BACON.

ITO save ones bacon"-that is, to
make narrow escape-is supposed to
refer to the Danmow fitch. For many
centuries it was the custom at Dunmow,
in England, to present fitch of bacon
to married couple of 90 years stand
ing who would make oath on the Scrip
turos that they had never had quarrel.
To come close to a quarrel without an
actual rupture was, in the popular dia-
lect, ito save ones bacon"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-30

Clara Morris is to appear in the
latest success, "Raymonde," at the
Burtis Thursday evening and is sure
to attract an immense audience.
During the remarkable run of
The Wife" in Chicago the demand
for seats was so great that the or.
chestra space had to be utilized, and
for a period covering two weeks-16
Performances-the receipts at Hoo
ley's theatre exceeded $17. 900. 1.-The
Wife, will be seen Sunday evening at
the Burtis. s.e
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-30
DREADED INVASION
Possibility Of a Diphtheria Epi.
demic Here.
DIR. sALA THINKS IT NAY CONE.

Extent to Which Il Is Prevailing In Other
Illinois Cities and tho Necessity For the
Utmost Precautions in the Way OF Pro-
venti0n.
ut is not improbable that we will
have diphtheria epidemic in Rock,
Island such as other cities are hav-
ing" said Health Commissioner E.
NJ. Sala this morning. Judging from
the way the dread disease is raging
in other Illinois cities, such as Chi
cago and Rockford, for instance,
which are the most afflicted, the
schools in the last named city being
closed, while to come nearer to us. it
has broken out in Moline. where three
cases were reported yesterday.
There are no cases to my know
ledge existing in this city now" the
doctor proceeded, although there is
sign on house at 922 Fifth ave-
nue.. where q death from the disease
it was reported occurred two weeks
ago. There is possibility, too. that
this was not a case of diphtheria.
but we are taking the safe side and
keeping the place in something of a
quarantine until 80 days have
elapsed"
Utmost Precautlon Should be Used.
When asked if any precautions
had been taken by the city in view
OF the threatening situation, DIR. Sala
replied that such a course was not
necessary yet, that the city was in
q healthy condition and that if such
an invasion should come nothing
could be done to prevent it, and that
the only way would be to meet the
conditions as they arise. 1t strikes
The ARGUS. nevertheless. that card
from the health department.. such as
has been customary in the past in
such cases. urging the greatest care
in the use of water from wells and
cisterns and adherence to cleanli-
ness in the matter of alleys,
ETC., would be wise step,
even though not regarded as abso-
lutel y necessary. In Chicago the
origin OF the disease was traced by
sanitary experts to impure water, the
territory lying contingent to the
Chicago river being the most in
fected. So that the prevalence of
the epidemic does not in the face of
this fact appear to be attributable
wholly to atmospheric conditions
such as medical science is incompe-
tent to counteract. If the wells and
csterns of the city were inspected as
far as possible and people generally
put on their guard by card OF
warning. and the alleys given q gen.
eral cleaning all over the city, the
health department.. it cannot be dis
puted, would serve a wise end. no
matter what it may be obliged to
confront in the way of contagiop.
Surely clean city is better prepared
to combat disease than one that is moi
at any time.
The time to clean up is assur eddy
the present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-30
Blankets and Bed Comforts

A saving Of 25 TO so per cent on
blankets. So popular have these re-
markable values proved, that We
have doubled the sales over last
year. We purchased an immense
stock before the recent rise in the
manufacturers price. Every Blanket
bought of us represents q big saving
to the customer.
$50 pairs 1O-4 Sanitary Gray
Fleeced Blankets. &c ones for 4ec.
$50 pairs all wool soft Gray
Blankets. value sass, at $2.l2.
100 pairs all wool ia soft GRAY
Blankets. value SS.75. at $2.44.
Other striking values at $S.1s.
s. 80. 81. Sass.
DR.. Clark's l2-4 Pure Wool SAM.
tary Blankets. real value q, at 8. so.
1000 Bed Comforts, carry them
away at 19c.
1900 extra quality Comforters at
SOC. 49c. &c, 75c, SIC, tl.12. $l.25.
Finest French Sateen Eiderdown
Quilts. value a. 90. at $3.50.
GOO Horse Blankets while they last.
worth $l.S5 at 81. worth CLIP a. Use.
OSTRICH NECK WEAR
getting very scarce-sp-cial values at q g.. %.
s. and LIS.
SOAP.
woodbury's Facial soap 2sc bar.
DAMAsK sIDEBOARD SCARFS.
ls1s: inches, hemsiiched all around, ss-.
16xs2 - ISc,
lSx5l SIC
1920. 1922, 1924, 1926 and 112S
Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-30
SOME SURE SIGNS.

Shrewd Observer Has Some Predictions
About the Coming Weather.
"Groundhog's just about getting
ready to hole up for the winter"
said President Warren Teele of the
Scott County Grounding association
to Davenport Democrat man. "He's
been eating clover right alon Z
through this cold weather, and get
ting as fat as butter. He's going
into winter quarters in beautiful
condition, and we are going to keep
him in until a decent time for him
to come out of them.
"But this is not going to be hard
winter. It's going to be a good long
fall. l tell you 1 know. 1 have 2
sign that l have followed a good
many years. and it never goes back
on me. 1t showed all right a few
nights ago.
Some Cheering Predictions.
when you see the October and
November new moons away off to the
SOUTH mean when those new
moons appear there when they are
at their very newest-you can get
ready to bet that there is mild
weather ahead. The new moon OF a
few nights ago was away of to the
south. don't you remember? There
won't be any winter till after the
next one. and, as Capt. Blair said the
other day, it mighty seldom comes
real cold in the dark of the moon.
Oh. it is all right! We are going to
have good long fall yet, and we'll
keep an eye on the grounding next
spring and see that he doesn't drag
the winter into the middle of the sum
mer. like he did this last spring."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-30
SPOT CASH DEPARTMENT STORE
YOUNG & Nc COMBS
1925 Second Avenue.
Our Way Of Doing Business

The store has always been foremost to bring to you
foothold. Prices made to yield to proper profit
without making you pay too much, and
thankful for your appreciation. The season has
lively quick selling at prices that cannot be under
sold, which we have demonstrated in the past Our
sales Roingon now; you invited to come to
look-or if you please to buy. The same measure
of courtesy extended to all.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-30

The Libbie Conger passed up the
river yesterday with large cargo OF
apples.
The stage of water at the Rock
Island bridge at noon was 80; the
temperature 80.
The Verne Swain came down and
the Mountain Belle, Lima Hanson.
ELLEN, Libbie Conger, Sam Atlee and
Verne Swain went north.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-30
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, but
never accepted by the we'll informed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-30
ONE OF THE OLDEST
Archie Shaw an Early Rock
islander Dead.
BUsINEss NAN IN FORMER DAYS

saeeessfsl Career In the City and Exem-
plary LiSe-Remains to be Brought Here
for Iaserment In CLippIannoek Tomor-
row.
A telegram from j. s. Gilmore. in
Chicago. to Phil Mitchell this morn
ing conveyed the announcement OF
the death in that city of Archie
Shaw and the further information
that the funeral services would be
conducted in Chicago aud the re-
mains brought to Rock Island for in
terment in Chippiannock cemetery
tomorrow afternoon.
In the passing away Of Mr.. Shaw
closes the life Of one who was identi-
fed with the early business history
of Rock Island. In the old DAYS
when the city was struggling for ex-
istence in the commercial world he
ranked among the most prom inent
and successful of our merchants.
The firm of A. & +. Shaw, general
merchants and pork packers, will be
remembered by many of our citizens.
There were three brothers: Archie.
Thomas and John. The last named
still resides in Chicago. Thomas
sleeps in Chippiannock. where the
senior member of the old firm is soon
to join him.
An Early Merchant.
The eldest brother came to this CITY
in the early sos and retired from
business in 1870. when he disposed of
his mercantile interests to j. s. Gill
more. who had been his trusted en-
ploye for number of years and who
has carried on the pork packing bus
mess since. Mr.. Shaw was man OF
means and OF influence in the COM
munity. although deeply absorbed
in his business pursuits. and he was
looked upon as one OF the solid sub
stantial men of the town.
He was about IS years of age. and
leaves wife, whom he welded in
Chicago after leaving Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-30

To our friends. patrons and the
public generally: Owing to the
sharp competition in trade and the
tendency of the people to 90 where
they can get the best bargains. we
shall. on and after Nov. 4. sell for
cash. and at such prices rs shall
Justify the people in buying Of us.
Yours very respectfully.
Hess Bros.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-30
Nine. de Pompaslour.

Mime. de Pompadour was not, accord.
ing to the testimony Of her contempora.
ries, beauty, nor anything more thar
fairly good looking woman. She gain.
ed her influence by her pleasing man
ners and her wonderful tact and address.
Her chief beauty was her hair, which, to
increase her apparent height, she wore
in the fashion that has since borne her
name.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-30

The word sunny borrowed its original
significance from astrology. 1t described
q person born under the influence of the
sun, this luminary being supposed to
exercise a beneficial influence on the
character of the individual
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-30
Nc CABE'S

Grand special display and exposition three
ments for this week Splendid has
this coming week SURPRISE
at all interested in Dress Goods Silks and Blankets No
fusion dsPaysuch careful saving
anywhere in this vicinity put
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-30

DR.. Rays Renovator is certain to
cleanse and invigorate the whole
system. Sold by T. H. Thomas,
druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-30
Brace Up.

There is nothing better to impart
life and vigor than Foley's SarsaPa-
.rilla. Trial size so cents. For sale
at n. F. Bahnsen's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-30
Crockery Department.

There isn't a woman in Rock Isl.
and county who wouldn't have nice
Dinner Set il she could afford it,
and who doesn't intend to have one
as soon as she can. But it is hard
work TO save up $40, *l5 or S25. In
most sets there are SO many pieces
one can do without, in many lots
short that one would like to have.
We sell you set as you want it.
and sell it as cheaply as If you
bought all the pieces. You can get
a set Of Tea Gu ps and Saucers this
week, also a set Of Plates and Sauce
Dishes, and add to the set as
you wish. 1t is easy to buy a Dinner
Set this way. and we have a large
/ line to select from in white and
decorated ware.
Capes.
Good Beaver double Capes. velvet
collars. u inches long, 100 sweep
(black aud navy. Price $3.50.
A better Cape. fine Beaver, double
Cape, extra stitching. velvet collar
80 inches long. 1870 sweep. Other
stores try to get $40, our price IS. 50
Notions.
Swiss Bell Hook and Eyes, two doz
en- on a card, per card. 1c.
Envelopes. 25 in box. IL sheets
good writing paper, Zoe.
Six spools Embroidery Wash Sill
for &c.
Witch Hazel. per bottle 1c.
II dozen Aget Buttons. &c.
2 dozen Brass Buttons. 4c.
Nickel-plated Call Bell. 10c.
japanese Wood Splashers. &c.
Jackets.
a good Beaver Jacket. latest cut
and worth IS. our price this weel
| 1898.
nned Patterns on hand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-30

The ARGUS delivered every even.
ing at your door at 10c Q week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-30
Bedding Department.


Large size. 10x4 Cotton Blankets,
gray or white, 4sc.
Large size, all wool Red Blankets.
red or gray, lOx4. for this sale 81. SO
5-pound all wool Bed Blankets,
1CxI. white or gray. $2.9s.
Is cases cotton Bats. pure white,
at 5, g, Z and 1Oc. Extra value.
Cotton Flanner3!c per yard.
Lace Curtains.
To close out for the season we will
cleap up our entire line Of fancy lace
curtains at rs per cent OH the
marked price. all sample curtains we
will close ut less than cost. Now is
the time to make good deal in this
line.
Dress Goods Department.
A inch storm serge, black and
navy, sold everywhere at 4Sc, our
price, 25c n yard.
just received another big line of
double fold novelties, worth M to
a0c n yard, all go in one lot ut 29c a
yard.
54-inch all wool ladies' cloth. all
colors. worth up to 75c a yard, go in
one lot ut 45c yard.
36-inch Black Jacquards. all wool,
beautiful patterns. would look cheap
ut soc, 20 in one lot at SOC.
Double fold Cashmere, 10 colors.
worth zoe n yard. go in one lot at
12lc yard.
3i.inch fancy Scotch Plaids, would
look cheap enough at 25c, all go in
one lot at 1sc yard.
Cloak Department.
This department is brim full Of
No. I styles. and at prices that sell
garments on sight.
Buttermilk Soap.
Up-to-date Buttermilk Soap, 3 bars
in box, per box, Zoe
Full line of Imperial T
Young e
I725 Second Avenue,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-11-29
The BannocIss May Hunt.

The United States circuit court at Wash
ington has rendered a decision in the case
of the Bannock Indians who we're arrested
for killing game out of season at Jackson's
hole, the arrest being made to bring to a
test the question whether the government
treaty with the Indians gave them a right
to hunt in violation of laws enacted by
Wyoming since it became state The de-
cision, of the court is that it is not compe-
tent for the state of Wyoming to pass any
law which would limit the right of the In
dans to hunt, as guaranteed by their
treaty, and that the game laws of the state
of Wyoming, as against the treaty rights
of these Indians, are absolutely null and
void.
In paragraph printed recently in our
local columns it was explained that what
the white residents of that section complain
of is that the Indians slaughter the big
game which comes down from the noun
tains in winter to feed in the fertile Jack
sons Hole valley and which is then almost
defenceless. The settlers there told Rev.
f. A. Slack that a particularly aggravating
offence of the Indians is that of killing fe-
male moose in the early spring, when they
are big with young. The killing is for the
purpose of securing the young as a tidbit,
the carcass of the mother being left to go
to waste.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-11-29
win marrIson BE in the race,

A state conference of Indiana Republi-
cans was held at Indianapolis last week
when, according to the reports given out,
it was agreed by all present that the indi-
cations are that the Republicans will carry
Indiana ext year by majority as large as
it was last year. This means that Re-
publican will be elected to the United
States Senate to succeed Daniel w. Voor-
hees, in March, 1897, and that two years
later a Republican will succeed Senator
Turpie. The most notable showing of the
meeting, however, was that the Republi-
cans of the state are, for the first time
since the war, thoroughly united. There
are no factions. There was not dissent
ing voice from the vote to use all honora-
BILE means to secure the denomination of
Gen. Harrison. The reason given for
Gen. Harrison not personally declaring
himself is that to declare himself would
invite the attacks of friends OF the other
candidates, and if he should declare him
self and then be defeated she would be hui
inflated before the country" If this re-
port is true, or has a substantial basis of
truth, it means that 'your Uncle Benja-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-11-29

The Republican national committee
meets in Washington Dec. 10 to fix time
and place for holding the Republican ma
tionai convention. The preference of the
party leaders now inclines to the city of
Pittsburg where an extensive fund has al
ready been raised to assure the delegates
and other visitors proper accommodations
and suitable hall to meet in.
The Republican vote in Maryland at the
recent election for governor was larger
than any political party has heretofore
polled in that state in an election. The
total Republican vote was 10000, which
was 5000 more than Cleveland polled in
that state for president in 1892 and 5000
more than the Democrats polled in any
preceding election. In the presidential
contest of 1892 the Republicans polled
within IA votes of 100000 for Harrison and
Morton. In another Democratic state,
New Jersey, the Republicans polled this
year 1862, 900 votes, which is 1000 less than
they polled a year ago, but 1000 more than
were cast for the Republican presidential
ticket in 1892.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-11-29
National Grunge Meeting.

Twenty-three states were represented at
the annual session of the national grange
held at Worcester, Mass. Much enthM-
siasm was manifested, and the presence of
a large number of young people was noted
as one of the most encouraging features of
the meeting The reports indicated that
greater progress had been made by the
grange during the past year than in any
preceding year, not necessarily in point of
numbers gained, but in an advance to
higher and better ground than the order
has ever before occupied. The most inter
esting official action taken was that endors-
ing the so called Lubin proposition, which
is, in effect, that since agricultural products
are largely exported and cannot be pro-
tected by tariff on imports as are manu-
factured articles equalization of the protect
i've system demands the payment by the
government of a bounty on agricultural
exports. Favorable consideration of such
a measure was urged upon Congress. A
resolution was adopted expressing belief
that United States postage charges ought
not TO be reduced until free mail delivery
has been secured for rural districts. The
principle of cooperative trading by the
oranges was endorsed. Among the Off
GERS reelected the name of Alpha Messer of
Vermont, lecturer, was included. The re-
ports showed the largest subordinate
grange in the country to be one in New
York state with a membership of 544. The
membership in Vermont is said to have in
creased 80 per cent during the past year.