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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-02
Pleased with Buford's Recognition.

The following resolutions were
unanimously adopted last evening
BY Shiloh command, U. v. u, whose
members feel highly gratified for the
recognition their honored comrade
received at the hands of President
Cleveland:
Resolved. That it is with great
pleasure that we hear of the appoint
ment by President Cleveland OF our
comrade, Col. Louis NJ. Buford to
the responsible position of consul to
Mexico at Paso del Norte, and a
source of qualification to the men,
bers of Shiloh command, U. V. u,
as well as just recognition of COM
rades of the late war, and that we
are greatly pleased that this appoint
ment should come to one of the
members of Shiloh command.
Resolved, That q copy of these
resolutions be sent to our national
commander, James A. Oats. at
Rochester, N. Y, on whose staff Col {.
Buford is serving as colonel and A..
d. c.. and a copy to Col. Buford with
our hearty congratulations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-02

It will be remembered that during
the last day of the Tenth district re-
publican congressional convention at
Galva. the following poetic sentiment
was wired to the struggling body by
j. w. War;, of Moline:
sa2es on the neld Of Galvs,
Do our further suGerings spare,
Valiant patriots, d., for Gods sake.
Try and fill that vacant chsir.
After the convention had COM
pleted its labors the following an
swer was sent:
Dwellers by tie leland Rocky.
Oh, for Gods sake do not vince,
We have filed the chair referred to
With brave and gallant Prince.
Yes, the convention has tried to
elevate a Prince, but the people in
this country do not take kindly to
Princes in chairs OF authority. They
choose from the untitled, common
people.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-02

The county clerks of the Tenth
congressional district are in session
today at the Harper house with a
view to arriving at a definite under
standing rs to the proper course to
pursue in the matter OF the
coming city city-township and con-
greesional election. Those present
are: Clerk j. s. Sexton, of Mercer
county. accompanied by A. P. Petrie
and d. N. Blazer, of the same place;
Clerk NJ. o. Williamson, Of Knox;
Clerk Frank Welton. of Henry, and
H. Kohler, Of Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-02
YOUNG q llcCOMBs'.

Special for Saturday Eveuing From : to Q
O'Clock.
21-inch Kaiki silk for waists, in all
tints and guaranteed to wish, 271c.
Perfection hooks and eyes, in black
or white, &c.
200 yards twilled crash, per yard,
&c.
100 boys colored linen collars, SC.
Boys extra heavy hose, full
lengths, fast black and worth 25c q
pair; for this sale, three pair for SOC.
Ladies' fieece-lined vests, 19c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-02
Young Mon, Take warning.

Alas, how prevalent are those distressing dis
eases ana weaknesses which make young mer
premsturely old, pale, isless, low spirited, Ian.
guild. easily tired, forgetful and incapable; fI
mad-houses and swell the lists Of suicides; eep
srate husbands and wives; bring untold suffering
70 millions, even unto the third and fourth geper,
atiops. The sfiicted viii recognize only to.
plainly to what class OF maladies we refer. 4
complete and scientific treati.e (sent only IL
plain sealed envelopes,) on receipt Of 10 cents
(the cost Of postage,) inclosed with this NOTES
to the Worlds Dispensary Medical Association
663 Main street, Buffalo, NY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-02

The senate in executive session
yesterday confirmed the appointment
of Maj. L. n. Buford to be consul at
Paso del Norte. The major expects
to depart for his post Of duty as soon
as he receives his commission, and
can make arrangements to move his
family. The salary Of the position
is ~, 500 per annum. with additional
perquisities in the way Of fees.
Clerical assistance is alec provided.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-02
The Modern WAY

commends itself to the will-informed,
to do pleasantly and effectually what
was formerly done in the crudest
manner and disagreeabIy as well.
To cleanse the system and break up
colds, headaches and fevers without
unpleasant after effects, use the de-
lightful liquid laxative remedy, Syr-
up of Figs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-02
COLLINS CINCH.
Appointed superintendent of
the Court House.
MADE BY A SECRET BALLOT.


The Polfticiaa Awarded By the Tax Payers
OF Rock leland County in Defiance to the
Protest Of Organised Labor-The Other
ApplIcants-rhe Creation OF the once.
The board of supervisors this
morning elected Chairman s. j. Col
Inns, of the republican county COM
mittee, superintendent of the new
Rock Island court house, with a sal
airy of what amounts to II per cent
OF the actual total cost, exclusive of
heating apparatus. furniture, etc.
Collins was elected by ballot. The
building committee had previously
created the Office of superintendent in
secret session and also had paved the
way to Collins getting the job by
failing to provide for the appoint
ment by ave and nay vote as is Gus
tomary in such cases especially
when it is demanded.
After the recess. which had been
taken to give the building commit
tee q chance to make the recommend
ations. the board met and took an
informal ballot for superintendent
with this result: S. j. Collins, 10;
Charlton Wright, 8; A. j. Smith, l;
W. A. Guthrie. 2; Andrew Gingles,
2; G. w. Freeland, 8.
The formal ballot gave Collins IS,
Freeland z.
Mr.. Collins was required to give
bonds for $4,000.
The building committees report
failed to provide for q aye and nay
vote and made an allowance of Il
per cent stipulation as the superin-
tendent's fee. In the board meeting
Supervisor Armstrong attempted TO
have Chairman Collins appointment
made unanimous. but Supervisor
Mckinley objected on the ground
that he heard that Collins
had remarked that he did
not propose to charge for past
services to the committee, un-
less he was not appointed superin-
tendent. in which case he would
send in a bill. 1t wasdemauded that
Collins explain this statement. He
was called before the board and
practically admitted having made
such statement. and yet
he was appointed. The board made
the appointment by secret ballot
which evinces its lack OF backbon to
assume the responsibility of its own
actions in giving the appointment to
a man against whom there is such a
feeling of opposition. The negative
vote of seven should be known. but
SO far only Supervisors Britton,
Vandenburg, Ford and Viuton have
openly declared that they did not
vote for Collins. nor would they do
so. THE ARGUS would be glad to
record the other negative voters il
they will make themselves known.
The board this afternoon ad-
journed, subject to the call of the
building committee.
The Accepted Design.
The favored design of the new
court house, presented by Gum &
Curtis. provides for a building of
imposing appearance. 1t will be
10 feet long and 80 feet wide at the
center, and 60 at the ends. 1t will
be 154 feet to the top of the dome.
MIR. Gum stated to an ARGUS repre-
sentative last night that the people
should have as fine q court house as
could be built for the money. Sixty
days must elapse before the prelimi-
naries are finished, but he stated
that in all probability the corner
stone would be laid July 4. That
would be splendid way of celebrat-
ing the glorious day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-02

H. c. Sanders and Miss Mary Ed
wards we're married this afternoon at
the Christian church parsonage.
Rev. T. w. Grafton officiating. The
groom is . brakeman for the Rock
Island, and the bride is the daugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Ed
wards.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-02
CITY POLITICS.
Mayor MediIl Does Not Seek
denomination.
t OCCASIONS D1sAppomrxEHr.

An Administrssioa That the People Woula
Like to Reward BY Recollection - The
Latest Deal OF the McConoehie Steering
Comnlttee, and How II Looks.,
This afternoon Mayor Medill ad.
dressed the appended letter to Chair
man Wheelan, of the democratic CITY
township committees:
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR, Rock ISL
AND, ILL.,. March 2.-Henry L. Whee-
Ian, ESQ.,. Chairman Democratic City
Township Committee. Dear sir: lfeel
highly honored and exceedingly
thankful for the kind and compli-
mentary expressions made relative
to myself and administration, at the
meeting of the city committee
Wednesday last. As it is the first
official notice that should be deemed
as a candidate at the spring election
for the mayorality, take this OPP
portunity to inform your committee
that cannot allow my name to be
presented for nomination at the city
convention to be held March l8. My
private interests and business de-
mand my entire attention, and die
tate my action in the matter.
l desire to return my sincere
thanks to your committee and to all
who have favored me with their sup
port, and trust l have not violated
the confidence reposed in me.
Yours very respectfully.
THOMAS j. MEDILL, JR.
Popular Mayor.
The announcement of decision on
Mayor Medill's part not to consent to
be candidate for mayor again will
be received with great regret.
for the people in general approve
of the splendid administration Of
municipal.affairs he has given US, and
will unite in the hope that he may
yet consent to withdraw his decli-
nation. That Mr.. Medill's letter will
not occasion surprise to those who
have known his position is due to
the fact that he has insisted for some
time that under no circumstances
would he consent to stand as . can
didate. Strong efforts have been
made by his friends to dissuade him
| lIOm SuCu uCCASlous 110 u8S
been one of the best executives
Rock Island ever had. The
city has advanced steadily in SUBJ
stantial growth. and in all that per-
tains to our local government no.
thing but praise is heard on all
hands of the manner in which affairs
have been conducted by Mayor Me-
dill. He has been jealous and faith
full, and though often confronted
with unpleasantness and beset by
perplexing circumstances, as has
been especially SO in the unfriendly
attitude of publican political oppo-
nents, he has followed what he be-
lieved to be his duty. Such a man
the people admire, and that is why
there is such feeling that he should
again be candidate.
The McConochie Combine.
The McConochie crowd has
changed its base of operations some-
what during the past few days, and
the slate as fixed by the Willy Will
liam, now includes Miller for fire
chief, Eckhart for marshal, Bobbie
Bennett for paving inspector. Hun
toon for street uperintendent and
ALI Coyne for bridge tender. This
is subject to such changes as may
appear best for McConochie's inter-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-02

The tax collectors Office in the
court house will be open Wednes-
day and Saturday evenings from to
8 o'clock until the books are closed
which will be March 20. 1895.
j. y. FREED, Collector.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-02

The Richest Bargain News in the
Whole Newspaper.

The choicest, the best the most truthful bargain
news is always found under The Fair heading. Any
thing advertised under that head can be relied
being bargain. We tell you these are bargains;
read them over, it is time we'll spent You will find
the largest neatest and best assortment of groceries
in our Grocery Department to be found in the three
cities, and prices below all Others
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-02
Dry Goods Department.
Shirts.

Take notice of our sale Of unlaun-
dried shirts:
We sell a good one at 29c.
We sell the best in America at SOC.
The last named has points of quail
ity not in an ordinary shirt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-02

Parks Tea is q great blood purifier
and cleanser. A pleasant herb drink
which moves the bowels without pain,
gripping or discomfort. Sold by Hartz
& Whenever.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-02
PLEASANT OCCASIONS.
Cinch Party 1t c. j. ". schriener's-
Birthday Greetipes.

Birthday Greetings.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. j. W. Schrieuer
entertained q party of friends at
their pleasant home on Fourth ave-
nue. last evening in royal manner.
progressive cinch being the chief
source of amusement, and in which
the merry gathering INDUCED for
several hours. The gentlemen's
prize was captured by John OIL
weller, while the booby's reward fell
to Robert Reuth. Mrs. Robert
Reuth won the ladies' prize, and Mrs.
w. H. Jordan carried off the BOBBY
honors. A nice spread followed,
and all spent a most enjoyable even
ing.
Greetings to Oracle.
A very pleasant party was given
by Miss Grace Taylor. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. C. c. Taylor, to a num-
Der of her friends yesterday after
noon, the occasion being her 9Th
birthday anniversary. Judging by
the number of lovely presents the
little hostess received, she is indeed
a favorite. yet evidently believes lit
is more blessed to give than to re-
ceive," as she in turn surprised each
little guest with gift when the good
nights were said. Dainty refresh
ments were served and voted excel
lent. especially the .'Lilliputian"
sandwiches. which tickled the fancy
as well as the palate. Music, games
and dancing caused the time TO pass
all too quickly. and all unite in wish
ing Oracle many happy returns.
Those present were:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-02

The ARGUS. lOc . week, delivered
every evening at your door.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-02
Grocery Department.

Fancy Naval oranges. 13c per doz.
Fancy Messina lemons, 10c per doz.
2-pound package best pancake
flour. &c.
Pearl tapioca only 4c pei, pound.
Farina only 4c per pound.
Scotch peas &c per pound.
Eagle brand condensed milk, 15c.
Good shoe polish Sc box.
Pure maple sugar. 7!c per pound.
2-pound package best rolled oats,
&c.
Stove polish Sc per box.
1 bottle choice catsup, &c.
Choice dairy butter only lie per
pound.
Star tobacco SEC per pound.
Choice fine cut tobacco 25c per
pound.
Best rolled oats &c per pound.
Fancy patent flour, fully warrant
ed, only $50, per sack.
Fancy New York potatoes 75c per
bushel. -.--..
Royal baking powder SOC per pound.
Best Frankfort's SC per pound.
Best bologna &c per pound.
Best lemon peel, finest made, 13c
per pound. ..,,
Best citron 1Sc per pound.
Best dates SC per pound.
2 boxes Creme oat meal SOAP, Csc.
Best bird seed. Sc per package.
Choice smoking cigars. CSC per box.
Cuban handmade cigars, 1925 per
box.
r...~ ~, host 1ouudry eoo~ Qlo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-02
The New

Horsford's Baking Powder
excels all others in healthful
quality and baking strength.
A wonderful invention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-02
Dress Goods.

Dress Goods.
Attend our sale of Washable Dress
Goods, comprising Printed Ducks.
Pique, India Dimity. India Linon,
Jaconet, Sateens, Pongee, etc., at
prices that discourage manufacture:
30-inch Sateens, SIC.
3O-inch Sateens, 9!c.
3O-inch special fast black. SIC.
Special.
We have just received a full line
of Chamois Skins and Sponges:
Sponges from 1c up.
Chamois Skin from SC up.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-05-25
The Cause of Her Trouble.

''George!" 1t wasn't what she said
so much as the way in which she said
it. She took the word and drew it out
until it was long, tremulous flament
of sweetness. Yet there was a tinge
of reproof in her tone. ''Georger'
She only said it once in reality, but it
is customary with story writer's to say
George" twice under these circum-
stances.
''What is it?"
"You have been squeezing my hand
with great regularity and emphasis for
some time"
II know it," he replied, with the
frankness that was characteristic of
his manly nature.
''Please don't do it any MORE" and
her voice dropped almost to a whisper.
mo more!'' This sounded like
heart throbs of anguish whatever they
are) and his form shook with emotion.
"Why not?"
because" she faltered
''Go on"
Because have got blister on my
little fnger."-Tit-Bits
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-05-25
DeIhi,s Silver Street.

The curious Chandni Chowk, or "Sil-
yer Street." of Delhi, one of the most
picturesque thoroughfares in the east,
derives it's name from the filigree
wrought with unrivaled skill and taste
in the Mogul capital. Sunlight and
shadow contend for mastery among ir-
regular masses Of tumble-down houses,
where carved wooden balconies APP
preached by external stairs glow with
rich embroideries, which form but
1.-THE of the varied treasures found in
the Chandni Chowk. The muslin
robed merchants stand outside the
shops to proclaim the value Of the
wares and to solicit inspection. Dark
and winding steps lead to duslzy cham
bers, where an all-pervading odor of
sandalwood and musk creates the ira
ditional oriental atmosphere, and i'm.
pregnates the bales of silk and cash
mere piled round teakwood chests
filed with silver, gold and Jewels.
Bargaining proceeds with eastern de-
liberation, which yields to the rapid
methods of the west when the adapta-
BILE Hindoo mind detects a trace of
dawning Impotence on English faces.
Temptation is rife, and through tons
of rubbish innumerable gems of art re-
ward the explorer who can afford the
necessary outlay of time and money
A IL the Year Round
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-05-25
PRESERVED HIS AMERICANIsM.
He Was Determined to Do as He Pleased
and He Did So.

and He Did So.
When the conductor had looked at
the ticket and punched it he stopped
over and stuck it in the hatband of the
dignified fat man, at which the fat
man became enraged.
How dare you take such liberties
with me!' he shouted. ''Who told you
to stick that ticket in my hat? Don't
you see that I'm man of Importance
and very sensitive? It's all very well
to be fresh with the jays, but you
haven't any right to insult me-
He took off his hat, removed the
ticket and continued: "You think be-
cause you're conductor on this road
that you can get as gay as you like,
but Ill teach you that you've got me to
deal with, and I'm taxpayer, at that.
You can't stick tickets in my hatband,
even if we are strangers and you aren't
aware of my social position"
He fumed for about an hour. Then
the train passed Albany, and the con-
ductor came around again. He took
the ticket from the hand of the digni-
fed fat man, punched it again and
once more put it in his hatband, alb
sent-mindedly.
''See herer the fat man roared.
Didn't tell you before not to stick
that ticket there? That's piece of
gayness l wouldn't stand from my own
father, and he's been dead five years.
III report you to the boss of the whole
road, and if he doesn't help me I'll
gamble in the stock of the company
and hammer it down so that they'll
beg for mercy"
After they passed Utica the con-
ductor repeated the performance with
the ticket and the hatband. This was
more than the dignified fat man could
put up with. He jumped to his feet,
grabbed the conductor by the collar
and said he'd be blamed if he'd stand
it any longer.
That's all right" replied the con-
ductor, ''but it's a rule of the company.
You've either got to keep it in your
hatband or in your mouth. There is
no alternative. If you prefer it you
can put it in your mouth, leaving the
end in full view, SO that can see it as
pass by"
WELL" said the fat man, stoutly-
there is nothing strange in a fat'man
speaking stoutly, is there? - well,
then, prefer to keep the ticket in my
mouth. Being a free American citizen,
l am determined to do as l blamed
please" and he kept it in his mouth
and preserved his Americanism.-N Y.
Herald
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-05-25

ment is mutually satisfactory to land
lord and tenant. If the landlord rents
the adjoining fat to a family, some
member of which plays on the piano at
unseemly hours, or does anything else
to make life a burden to the neighbor,
the aforesaid neighbor simply moves
out. On the other hand, if an objec-
tionable tenant has gained a foothold
in fat house, there being no lease, the
landlord can protect himself and the
other tenant by summary legal process.
There are, however, quite a large
number of people who prefer to move
in the spring, no matter how comfort
ably they may be situated. Mrs. West
side is lady who 1nal1es it point to
move every spring on general princi-
pies. Her husband, who would rather
have pitcher of common molasses
poured down his back than move to a
new fiat, once expressed the opinion
that even after they got to Heaven
Mrs. w. would insist on moving some
where else in the spring.
One morning, not very long ago, they
were seated opposite to each other at the
breakfast table. Mr.. Westside was
calmly smoking his cigar, but there
was puzzled expression on his face.
For several days Mrs. Westside had
been abnormally affectionate toward
him. It is one of Mr.. Westside's the
cries that when a married woman is
suspiciously affable to her husband she
is either afraid of him or is engineer
ing scheme to get money out of him;
she is preparing to coax him into doing
something he would ordinarily object
to doing. He knew his wife was not in
the least afraid of him, hence the puz-
zled expression on his face. 1t must be
one of the other two causes for artificial
affection.
Charles, are you very busy to-day?''
she asked, in soft, fute-like tone of
voice.
mo, Carrie, haven't anything in
particular to do to-day" he replied, in
cautiously, walking right into the trap.
81 am so glad to hear that. Then
you can go right along with me and
help me hunt fiat"
Ten minutes later they were on an
elevated train on their way to inspect
a perfect gem of house with hard
wood finish near Central bridge. It
was Mrs. Westside's intention, in case
she could find small house, to rent it
instead of fat, and take boarders.
According to the advertisement"
said Mr.. Westside, with sneer, "this
house must be but little inferior to the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-05-25
an Actors NIistake.

An amusing story was told some
years ago of E. A. Sothern, a famous
wit and actor. Upon certain evening
he was invited to two entertainments,
one for children, and the other recep-
ton for grown people. Fond of chill
dren, Sothern decided to go to the par
ty given for the little ones, and think
ing it would be a great joke to go into
the parlor on all fonrs and roaring like
a bear, he did so, much to the amuse-
ment of the guests and his own subse-
quent unhappiness, fol once in the mid
die of the room he looked up and saw
that he had made a mistake in the
house, and had played bear for the grown
people and not for the ehldren--Rar-
per's Young People.