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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-18
BACK FROM SPRINGFIELD.
The County commission on the Western
Hospital Returns.

The County Commission on the Western
Hospital Returns.
Supervisors Quayle. Wilson and
Vinton, of the committee of the
board OF supervisors on location of
the Western Insane hospital in Rock
Island county, returned this morn
ing. They had an extended and ex-
ceedingly pleasant conference with
Governor Altgeld, who listened at
tentively to the explanation on the
part of the supervisors Of their mis-
sion. They set forth the claims and
advantages of Rock Island over other
localities that may be considered.
though without prejudice to rival
cities. Particular stress was placed
upon the fact that two living streams
of water were at our very door. in the
Mississippi and Rock rivers, and the
fact that this consideration was
deemed Of sufficient importance at
one time to have the requirement
included in the bill, although it was
afterward eliminated in order to
please some CT the members of the
assembly in counties remote from
rivers.
The governor did not commit him.
self as to the commissioners nor did
he say definitely. the supervisors
say, whether he had appointed
them already or not. II the COM
mission has been named the governor
is, for purposes which seem wise to
him, withholding it for the present.
Henry County's Attitude.
Henry county is not seeking the
location of the hospital, feeling that
it does not possess all the require.
ments, and is therefore doing all i,
can for Rock Island. This much
Editor Lieberknecht, of the GeneseC
Republic. stated while in The ARGU:
office few days ago. The commit
tee consequently found Senator Fish
er as we'll as Representatives
Stickeny and Mulligan extremely
kindly disposed toward Rock Island
Having all these advantages. Rock
Island and Moline ought to have O
joint meeting to devise means OF
pushing the claims of the county fol
the location. Some such move i:
necessary-especially in view Of the
fact that rival city has already Of
fered the state bonus Of 500, 900 fol
the institution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-18
AT THE WATCH TOWER.
All This Week.


Afternoon and evening and every
evening and afternoon all next week,
Harmon's World Famous Royal Hun
garian Gypsy Band, from Buda
Pesth. Hungary. Ten eminent ar
lists. producing soul-stirring. match
Id music. Midsummer musical
~ Sival. The finest organization OF
ID kind in the world. Also, same
dates, "Till's Marionettes, me-
chanical. ventriloqual novelties.
shadowgraphers. manipulators OF au-
tomato; a most pleasing and enter
tanning performance for children.
Don't fail to attend this week. Re-
served seats free for the children.
Daily excursion cars afternoon and
evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-18
Rheumatism Cured In . Day.

mystic Cure" for rheumatism and
neuralgia radically cures in one to
three days. Its action upon the sys-
tenn is remarkable and mysterious.
1t removes at once the cause and the
disease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits-75 cents.
Sold by Otto Grotjan, druggist. Rock
Island. and G. Schlegel & Son.. 22O
w. Second street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-18
When Travelling,

Whether on pleasure bent. CT busi-
ness, take on every trip bottle OF
Syrup of Figs. as it acts most pleas
antly and efTectually on the Kidneys.
liver and bowels. preventing fevcrs,
headaches and other forms Of sick
ness. For sale in so cent and 81 bot
ties by all leading druggists. Man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
company only.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-18

"My dear baron, what are you doing?
Smoking two cigars at one and the same
time?"
well, you see, my dear fellow, in
this beastly hole you can't get any six
penny cigars such as I am in the habit
Of smoking, and SO have to make shift
with a couple of threepenny ones. -
Deutsche Warte.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-18
Well Worth Seeing.

The Royal Hungarian band and
Till's wonderful marionettes con-
tinue to please the people who visit
the Watch Tower, and the double at
traction will undoubtedly prove one
of the best of the season. Those
who have not already enjoyed the en-
tertainment thus presented. should
not delay the opportunity Of do
inp 50
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-18
CITY CHAT.
Fresh catfish at Hess Bros.
Fresh river fish at Shields.

Fresh river fish at Shields.
Sundays Peoria excursion $3.50.
Adams sale continues three days
more.
New potatoes 10 cents a peck at
Shields.
II Won need low shoes Adams can
interest you.
One dollar and half to Peoria and
return-Sl.5O.
Twenty per cent off on all summer
goods at Adams.
Black berries, currants and goose
berries at Hess Bros.
To Peoria and return $l.50-con-
ductors' Sunday excursion.
The 50 tan Oxfords are beauties
regular 81. so grade-at Adams.
The $2.4O mems tans are sold
everywhere for So. See Adams.
The 1920 mems tans are sold
everywhere for 81. See Adams.
c. W. Negus and wife returned
home from Chicago this afternoon.
Ex-Congressman Walter 1. Hayes.
of Clinton, Iowa, was in the city
today.
Paul Kersch. OF the Volks-Zeitung,
has returned from q 3 months stay
abroad.
The conductors will charge but
$3.50 for the round trip to Peoria
Sunday.
Every body is going to take advan-
Peoria Sunday.
Nice S-room house, four blocks
from c., Il. /. & T. depot, for rent at
ST. by Reidy Bros.
Summer clearing sale Of shoes and
Oxfords. See us for actual bargains
in shoes. The Boston.
Col. &. w. Durham is attending
the militia encampment at SPRING
field as member Of the governors
staff.
Shoe salc-we are going to move
all summer shoes, and low prices
will do it. So don't get left. The
Boston.
A. G. Elder and daughter. Mrs.
George Lambert. leave on the Sidney
this evening for n trip to st. Paul
and return.
Free-with S25 in trade we present
you with an elegant clock. First
class time piece and an adornment to
any home. The Boston.
The Iowa and Illinois Central Dis
trict Medical society is holding it's
annual meeting at Schuetzen Park,
Davenport, this afternoon.
w. NJ. Rcck and &. NJ. Loosely and
families. accompanied by Miss Nell
lie Barnhart. are living beneath the
canvas on the river bank near Cor
dova.
John Greim, EN- ployed by the
Rock Island as switchman ut LaSalle,
is home nursing his left hand, two
fingers of which were amputated, as
the result of pinch received while
coupling.
The worst accident which has yet
happened to the torpedo boat. Eric
sson, occurred yesterday. She was
out on Long Island sound for run.
when steampipe burst. shockingly
scalding five men. The steamer
Cactus happened to come near and
took the men to port and they were
taken to the hospital. Two of the
men were fatally burned.
A telegram conveying the shock
ing information of the drowning OF
her 16-year old nephew. Leigh A.
Ridgelv. at Annapolis. Md. was re-
ceived by Mrs. &. l.. Eyster last
evening. The unfortunate affair oc-
Cured yesterday afternoon, and 1t is
supposed, as no particulars are
given. while Leigh was boating OF
bathing in one of the streams which
are numerous in the vicinity of the
Maryland home. Leigh was the son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. Ridgely, Mrs
Ridgely being well known here or
account of visits made to her sisters
Mrs. Eyster and Miss Wright.
Well Worth Seeing.
The Royal Hungarian band ant
Till's wonderful marionettes con
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-18
Weak, Weary and Wasted

people may become strong. vigorous
and healthy by taking Foley's Sar-
saparilla. perfect blood purifier. a
splendid tonic-trial size. so cents.
Sold at NJ. +. Bahnsen's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-18
Wonderful: Marvellous.

are expressions frequently heard
about cures affected by Clinic Kidney
Cure. DO not fail to try this great
remedy for any kidney trouble
Sold at NJ. F. Bahnsen's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-18

He has q bad attack of collie and is
making for NJ. +. Bahnsen's drug
store after n bottle of Foley's Collie
and Diarrhoea Cure-25 cents and sc
cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-18

Silks, Challies, Wash Goods.
Black Armure silk, value 81, at 621c.
Fine black satin Dutchesse, value 81. ~, at 721c.
Cheney Bros. printed China Silks handsome pat
terms. worth 81. at 49c.
Kakai and fancy crepe silks of all kinds, worth up
to &c, at Csc.
Finest all wool French challies. light grounds, silk
striped and plain. very handsome patterns, value up
to &c, at 25c
500 yards fine black figured lawns, value 12Ac, SC.
Is pieces more of that 12lc figured dress ducking,
price for this lot same as last, 63c.
Thousands of yards Of pretty wash goods going very
cheap Early buyers secure the choice selections.
Bargains in Fancy Work.
175 tinted stand mats value Sc. at Sc.
SO center pieces, value loo. at SC.
200 tray cloths. 16x24 and 1sx27. stamped in the
latest patterns usually 15c and 1sc, choice for lOc.
Tinted table covers, value zoe, at 1Oc.
Large stamped center pieces, value up 25c 1Oc.
sken silks for working any fancy work bought this
week, per dozen, 15c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-18

THE ARGUS, only 10c a week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-18
MCIntyre-ReCk Dry Goods Co.
and Second Rocks Island

=
Psrasols-Prices Hit Hard.
White parasols, have been 81 % and 81. 49, ut 75c
White and fancy parasos at tl.75, e. rs and $3.50.
now 1925.
Very handsome white and fancy parasos, elabor.
ately founced, chiffon and lace trimmed. at 1925
$75 and "a will be only $2.4s. 1t these prices
early selection is advisable.
A Skirt Sale at Almost Half Price.
Wash skirts. box peat and rutfe. value up to &C.
at Csc.
Wash skirts, nice Saline skirts embroidered skirts
value 81. l2 and $l.S8, at 75c.
skir embroidered plain .kiris silk
RUNE skirte, value 81 Ss q @ and 81 SS At ssc.
Special Noreen
prices
garmsato
Children's Bonnets at About Half Price.
7s ssc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-18
PARKER'S
| aundry,

Washes Evszythlns Erum . RE
silk Handksrehisf 70 Q Circus Tent.
isos Curtains . Specially,
No. l724 Third Ave.
4. II. PARKER.
Telephone No. 1914.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-18

VVANTED-A POSITION BY FIRST CLASS
W female pastry coOx Call or ad dress 1909
Washington street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-18

Tor SALE-A GOOD BUSINESS SUITABLE
for lady or gentleman; 800 required. Ad-
dress "F - ARGUS office
The evening world., 1895-06-20
JUDGE APPELL'S CASE.
Assembly Judiciary Committee Con-
siders the Charges.

The Assembly judiciary Committee
met this afternoon at the Murray Hll
Hotel to consider the petition Of some
citisens Of Mount Vernon. praying for
the impeachment OF City Judge Appel,
The charges against Judge Appel
cover many closely typewriter pages
In order to change the effect OF an
election for city ofiice held May lb. Judge
Appel 10 charged with declaring the re-
suit OF the election so as 10 impede and
prevent the access TO the once Of Mayor
Of Edgar Lewis, the Republican candi-
date for the office, who was on the face
OF the returrs elected TO the offlce: that
Judge Appel aided and abetted william
II. Deverman anu Henry J. Hoffman.
who were inspectors Of election for the
Second District OF tire Fourth Ward OF
the city, TO make and certify false
cert .hcate Of the CANVASS Of the vote
received by these inspectors
The committee did not convene until
late In the afternoon. Their session was
private.
Judge Appel was on hand with his
counsel, Robert 6 Scherer OF Albany.
THE charges preferred against me
are false and NAL. 'ioUs. ave- were in
opired by hatred OF me-" he said. II
am q Democrat, but the better rIass OF
Republicans of Mount Vernon are with
me In this fight. The arch-cunspirator
70 lawyer. whose record ! helped to
lay bare"
The evening world., 1895-06-20
STOCK MARKET IS sluGG|sH
Wall Street Waiting Until ]. P.
Morgan Returns
ON, Realizations, But Prices DO
Not Yield Much.

Speculation at the Stock Exchange
was tame and uninteresting this morn
ing. To a certain extent the falling OFT
In business 10 attributed to a desire on
the part of operators to walt for the
return OF J. Pierpont Morgan from
Europe. who IL expected to determine
shortly after his arrival the status OF
fer eign interests in reorganization plans
now on the tapis.
As a rule prices were lower, the de-
cline being equa. to Y per cent.
There was no special pressure to sell.
however, and rallies occurred on COM
paratively light purchases.
The movements in the stock market
continued sluggish. and there was more
disposition on the part OF room traders
to turn paper profits into cash. Prices,
however did not yield much.
Northern Pacific preferred declined
about point on the probability OF
big cash assessment The bears on
Sugar hammered that stock severely and
caught some stop orders around lls,
which led to a still further decline In
the price.
The anthracite coal stocks developed
marked strength In the late trading, and
ter In Reading. The general list was
Tie total sales of listed stocks were
1s9. 900 shares In the unlisted depart.
ment s2.OO0 shares Of Sugar were traded
The evening world., 1895-06-20
WANT FUNDS TRANSFERRED.


At a meeting Of the Board OF Estimate
and Apportionment in the Mayors office
this afternoon, Public Works Commits
s'rrer Brookfield presented the report
OF Water Purveyor North on the way IN
which he proposed to expend s7so."0 In
the paving the streets with asphalt.
II was referred to the Comptroller.
Application from Deputy Commissioner
Of Public Works Coils for a transfer Of
T.IS750 to pay inspectors and PAYERS
syectors TO take care of the paving of
Eighth avenue from F,fty-ninth 10
Eighty-siSth street was referred to the
Comptroller, as were applications from
the Police Roard for "A transfer OF e2bo
from contingencies for collection OF evil
dence against disordCrly houses. 800 to
pay men to investigate the character or
police applicants, AMI 81 BIO for sdd!-
tional photographers and typewriters.
The same thing was done with an ap-
plication by Justice Goldfogle for an ap-
preparation for putting his court house
In repairs, aud one from the Rapid
Transit Commissioners for 800 to pay
canvassers who obtain consent OF prop
Corporation Counsel Scott said that
the committee appointed to investigate
the financial condition OF the Street
Cleaning Department would have been
ready to report but for the Illness Of
Comptroller Fitch They had practically
agreed upon n report The Mayor sug-
gcsted that the board meet again on
Tuesday morning to hear the report, and
this was agreed upon.
The evening world., 1895-06-20
PRIZES FOR PRETTY GIRLS.
47O Normal College Graduates Re-
ceive Their Diplomas.

Rohed In now white dresses. and con-
sc,ous OF work we'll done. four hundred
'e'ous Vi "o'N w." uo., ,,,.. .ao,v.a d..
ana seventy young iaaes
plomas from Normal College this morn
,np Tbey represented the twenty-sixth
a,,,,.s ,r,m this
,.', ,r. .. 400. .. ora ~ tho
Institution. Ihat OF 1850 was one VI '"e
.r.s $1,000. o.. h.,a In ,be college
Ihe exercises we're heio l" .ne o
pu'ia,ns' , n.y.. ,..,,,, dsc,rsted
Fourth avenue. iho tasths 80.
chapel with Its lavender and white
ool'hs' wa. h'eu "
The exercises were enjoyable ana re-
nec,ed great credit on DR.. Thomas
vocal NUMBER, directed by MIR. Man
soiu' wre ,, .hh.ssr uparSs Shar,e. n
IN nnx q ie~ rrss,sent Tef Of The board OF Educa.
ton. gave the graduates Wholesome ad,
vice. The awarding OF licenses TO
teach was made by Supt. John jasper,
medals and prizes by Robert Maclay.
OF the honor students, Miss Edna
Gertrude Imam. the ~ ya,edlI.er,aH. u, ,he ian.
uu,,hs an sr.ns,vaS ns tns sinost ;,nurecede nj ed
.ese. receivea eu ,,pi ,n ai,,oss am 81, 1"p'
average OF ~ lz-Ll per cent. ,oro
members Of the academic department,
Young lady, Miss Rachel Fischgrund, OF
The Normal course
or The graduates eishty-four have at.
,ondeJ mo roIiepe for Ave wears and
were y,vsn The frst .cademic degree of
m,nt safar fren nf az AZ, '''' "d"'''
6aCheior OF Hrt' a.a.
Inc 1oiloWlHs hohors were a"dfue"
Normal Department --Ottendorfer Gold Medal
Uerths Rubens; honorable mention, Emily ".
scbluen,en Rachel Fischgr,ind, Jessie 8. Siegel
O'tendorfer silver Medal Sophie Pray; honorn Bile
mention. Jessie Fitch. Grace NJ Altman. Nellie
Miller Kelly silver Medal Mary T. S. David
The evening world., 1895-06-20
R00SEvELT'S HOME WATCHED
Three Men, Supposed TO he Bur-
Glara, Held In $1,000 Each.

II Police Commissioner Theodore
Roosevelt was asleep all last night In
his splendid home on the southeast cor
ner OF Madison avenue and Sixty-second
street. and not out on the watch for
unwary policemen. he ran a rather mar
row escape from an Interview with three
supposed burglars who afterwards fell
into the hands OF a patrolman who was
strictly attending to duty.
For about a quarter OF an hour around
o'clock this morning the Roosevelt
residence was the object OF the investi-
CATION Of the three men.
etoop and reconnoitered from that point.
The others paid their attention to the
rear Of the house. No forcible entrance
was attempted. however. and the Police
Boards Presidents property there is
still intact.
The men tried to get into a saloon on
Fifty-third street and were just re-
turning from that place when Anderson
arrested them. They gave these names :
Thomas Hogan. twenty-five years old,
OF $50 Eas' Sixty-first street; Michael
Regan, twentythree years old, Of 20S
West Sixty first street. and Thoma
Lamasney, thirty-eight years old. OF 223
West Sixtieth street A Jimmy was
In court tbs morning the prisoners
told Justice Ryan that they could prove
that they were not thieves. The Justice
held them In 81, 900 bail each until June
u to give them an opportunity to do 30.
The evening world., 1895-06-20
MALTREATED BY TRAMPS.
Three Runaway Philadelphia Boys
Waylaid by vagrants.

Three boys who ran away from their
home In Philadelphia were horribly Ill
treated by three tramps in a house on
the banks OF the Hackensack River just
west Of Jersey City last night. The boys
are Joseph Henderson. Of sS5 North
Fourth street: George Brown. Of $50
Lawrence street. and Frederick Larch.
Of 2S North Fourth street. They are
fourteen and fifteen years Of age.
They beat their way from Philadelphia
to the meadows between Jersey City
and Newark, and arrived yesterday
afternoon On the meadows they met
three tramps. who told them they would
get them work picking magnolias In the
swamps and meadows In the vicinity Of
Jersey City. The boys accompanied the
men.
About 2 o'clock this morning Watch
Railroad yards or the meadows, heard
boy screaming for help. He investi-
gated and found the three boys in the
company Of the tramps. The tramps
ran away when Horton approached.
and he had the three boys taken from
the place. They told a story Of horrible
abuse by the tramps.
Watchman Horton notified Watchman
Cody. and together they went back to
,ers,n We're taken !, befoTss Justice Potts this
Ryan. Of Perry street. Newark: James
Smith. Of Chicago. and Frederick w.
Miller. Of william street. Newark.
They we're held without bail to await
the action OF the Grand Jury. the three
boys will be sent to their homes.
The evening world., 1895-06-20
CAPT. ANTON NEATLY CAUGHT
He Has Been Making Money Out of
Leased Pier.

The Dock Board this morning. with
President O'Brien and Commissioners
Einstein and Monks present. heard Capt.
Anton's complaint against Capt. Cory.
.scow captain. for intrudinE on property
leased by him at the foot Of East One
Hundred and Tenth street.
Anton told the Commissioners Cory
asked to unload a few carloads OF
gravel. He was willing to obliEe him,
but Cory showed no disposition to hur-
ry. Anton pays the Dock Board u 900
a year for the use OF the north side
and Tenth street. and has held It for
The, fun began when Anton casually
Gery pa him f1 81 ot Ss pxsse of
Ing the dock. President O'Brien asked
how long he had been following this
practice. Anton Admitted he had been
lease. President OBrien, asked II he
knew he had violated the law. Anton
said no. and thought the sum was 80
small as not to be worth considering.
1t further appeared that Dockmaster
u. NJ. Moore was cognizant OF Anton's
infraction. Of the rules. and will be sum
moned to appear before the Board to-
The Inspector before Moore's appoint
ment was John J. Martin. Commits,
Sloner Einstein asked II Martin received
lioiu nlIi. Hhtoh piotcsteu th" '
he did not. Mr.. Einstein said the Board
would overlook this matter. as 1t was
evident Anton acted unwittingly. but
he was warned not to let II occur again.
In the mean time he Is to hand over to
the Department a check for the amount
OF money collected In this way since he
has been In possession Of the pier.
Dockmaster Grove told the Board he
had lively time In his attempt to
seize ten trucks which were standing
on pier 81, r. r., yesterday.
Yesterday Grove made a descent on
the wagons on pier 32. He seized ten.
Ave OF which belonged to Edward Joyce.
OF Water street, who owns about one
hundred trucks, Grove backed by two
policemen, was assailed with a shower
OF stones
The College Point Ferry Company.
which has a pier at the foot OF East
Ninety y-ninth street. has been served
with papers notifying them to quit
There was a long discussion over the
matter OF dredging the East River be-
| low Thir.y-fourth street. and the at
tention Of the Commissioners was d.
rected to the great difference in the
prices which range from 10 IA to y
cents a foot. The Ensneer-in-Chief
was directed to prepare, a state
ment showing ths prices paid for dredg-
| Ing during the last ten years. The
! city expends between $500. .0NO and $4NO OOI
year on this class OF work
The evening world., 1895-06-20
NO MAN'SLAND KICKS.
Supervisor of the Town Of West
chester Seeks a Mandamus.
He Questions the Legality Of the
Tammany Reapportisnment.
Corporation Counsel Scott Says lie
Will Defend II.

The first attack on tho legality OF the
Tammany reapportionment OF tho new
Assembly Districts. which WAS rail
roaded through the Board Of Aldermen
by combine between the Tammany
men. the two o Brien Democrats and
President Jerolomon. who made this
morning when Corporation Counsel Scott
received a copy Of petition for a
msndamus.
The cause of the action Is the ignor-
ing OF the claims OF the new mo Mans
Land" which was left out Of the re-
apportionment OF the city after 1t had
been sliced on from Westchester and
tackled on to New York.
The plaintiff IN the action Ia Augustus
NJ. Field. supervisor of the town Of
Westchester
He secured from one Of the Judges
OF the Supreme Court an order com
manding the Board Of Aldermen to show
cause why they, should not reconvene
and reapportion the thirty five assembly
districts SO as to include the new terri
teenth and Thirty-ifth Senate Districts
so as to reduce the number of Assem-
blymen in the former to two and in
crease the number in the Thirty-tifth to
three, in accordance with the Constitu-
tion, which limits the number OF As
semblymen In the smallest district In
this county to two.
The annexed territory Ia in the Twen-
ty- first Senate District, which has only
two Aseemblymen
The order to show cause Is returnable
June 81
The petition recites that neither the
New York nor Westchester reappor-
flonment makes provision for the an
nexei territory.
Corporation Counsel Scott said to-day
that he Will defend the Tammany reap
portionment ~ In his view OF the case
tho annexed district belongs in the
Twenty-Second, or Westchester Sena-
tortal District,