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Rock Island Argus., 1896-06-25
OUR BOYS THE WINNERS.
IN Basket Ball Team victoriou
At the District Meet.

at the District Meet.
The local basket ball team carried
of the honors at the Rock Island Dis
trict Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion meet at Sterling yesterday. And
Rollin S. Sturgeon, who took part in
all the athletic contests, brought
home bronze medal, having scored
22S points-this being Q good record.
John Bladel and Frank Payne were
less fortunate. their scores being 81
and eS respectively.
Over seven hundred people wit
messed the events, which are reported
as having been interesting and ex-
citing from start to windup. The
basket ball contest between the Rock
Island and Sterling teams-the only
one played-was a beauty. and the
boys from this city did admirably.
defeating their opponents to the tune
OF IL to 8. The prize was a hand
some silver pitcher, which the boys
proudly bore home.
The Rock Island delegation, which
was accompanied by Secretary ]. P.
Bailey and Physical Director j. c.
Pentland. has every reason to feel
elated over the outcome.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-06-25
FAIR JUNE BRIDE
MARRIED AT BROADWAY CHURCH.

Profassee In the uiinoas state Unavorpaty
Wins the Hand sf . Pepalae 0ssk N.
and Ysasg Lady-A An Asspacsess We'd
ding.
Miss Blanche Keeney Cleland,
youngest daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
>. ID. Cleland. $50 Twentieth street.
was married this morning to Cyrus
David McLane. q professor in the
State University at Champaign. The
wedding was celebrated at the Broad
way Presbyterian church.
The edifice was Handsomely dec
GRATED with flowers and plants BY
the young lady friends Of the bride.
The interior of the church presented
a pretty scene throughout the cere-
mony. Miss Katharine Gest, Q
cousin of the bride, presided at the
organ and played q wedding march
from Lohengrin as the bridal party
approached the altar. Little kath-
arine Elizabeth Craig. also q cousin
of the bride. attired in . gown of
pure white. presaged the coming
Of the party by leading the way down
the aisle. She WAS followed by the
ushers. Paul Cleland. George Craig,
Addison and william Gest. the latter
three being likewise cousins of the
bride. Next came the maid of honor,
Miss Annie Reimers. of Chicago, who
wore = costume of organdie over
green; then the bride, who was
dressed in . gown of cream colered
Jacquard with cream colored ribbon
and chiffon and carried American
beauties, leaning on the arm Of her
father. Advancing to the enchant-
ing strains from Lohengrin, the
party. was met by the groom and
his best man, Park Burrows, of Dav-
enport, who entered the church from
the side door.
Solemn Words Are Spoken.
Here the party was met BY Rev. W.
s. Marquis. pastor of the church, and
Rev. 7. Z. Johnston, of Edsington,
who assisted. The solemn words
we're then spoken.
The recessisnal from Dudley
Bucks wedding march was played
while the party left the church,
which was filed with relatives and
friends. A reception at the home of
the BRIDES parents followed, only
relatives and few intimate acquain-
tances OF the bride being present.
The bride comes from one of the
city's best known families. She is q
lady Of education and refinement,
one whose modest ways have made
her much beloved. She was for
many years an active and tireless
worker in the Broadway Presbyter-
ian church and . teacher in the
South Park Sunday school. Prof. Nc
Lane 10 q gentleman much esteemed
in his chosen profession. Mr.. and
Mrs. McLaue were the recipients of
numerous costly remembrances.
They left today for q visit with the
groom's mother in the southern part
of Iowa. after which they will 90 to
Champaign for future residence.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-06-25
SILVER Is THEIR SLOGAN.

Moalne Rspahl1eaas Belt the Nataonal
I1ekst.
Moline republicans to the number
of $50, met last evening and organ
lied the Moline Silver club, officers
being elected as follows:
President-Dr.J J. w. Morgan.
Vice-President-H. A. Barnard.
Treasurer-J. w. Atkinson.
Secretary-W. C. Allen.
Executive Committee-D. o. Reed.
DR.. A. II. Arp, J. d. Walker, Gott-
fried Tuba and L. P. Wheelock.
The organization involves the
secession from the republican ranks
of some of the most conspicuous
party workers there. IS the list of
officers emt0acing the leaders indi-
Gates. Resolutions were adopted
condemning the money plank adopted
by the st. Louis convention and uI-
holding the silver standard Of 16 to l.
Teller May Speak.
Arrangements were made for a
mass meeting Saturday night to be
held either on Market square or in
the auditorium, the place to be con-
tingent on the weather. A commit
tee was appointed to secure If possi-
BILE Senator Henry NJ. Teller, of COL
GRADE. the leader OF the silver boilers
from the national convention. The
senator is now visiting his mother at
Morrison. and being so near, the
committee is confident it will sue
coed in bringing him to Moline.
The movement has caused oonsid-
erable CONSERVATION in the republi-
can ranks in Moline, and the politi-
cal fortunes Of that party are not to
be SO easily reckoned in the future as
in the past.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-06-25
It's Practical
Economy

TO TRADE WITH THIS
4 store. Qualities are
not sacrificed to price. and
yet prices are never high.
Buying of us brings many .
Rock Island Argus., 1896-06-25

Subscribe for TIE AnaUs.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-06-25
Smith > Winner.

w. H.. Smith should have been
mentioned in connection with the
Davenpors road race. in which he
carried of third prize. Mr.. Smith is
a member Of the Island City'Cycle
club and rider with a successful
future. He showed up well at the
finish in the Davenport contest and
sailed 10 behind the second man with
apparent ease. His prize is a bicy-
Gle sujt
Rock Island Argus., 1896-06-25
Price Saving to You.

We get the best things and
sell them rs close to cost ~
we can. We do not claim to
be Philanthropists. or any
thing Of the kind. but We
claim to sell goods at fair
prices. and good goods at ,
that. We can furnish any
thing that is to be had in the
market. Call and see our
store and stock.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-06-25

Thrives on good food and sunshine,
with plenty of exercise in the open
air. Her form glows with health
and her face blooms with its beauty.
II her system needs the cleansing
action Of laxative remedy, she
needs the gentle and pleasant Syrup
of Figs. Made by the California Fig
Syrup company.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-06-25

Arc You Going Anywhere This Summer?
If 80. it will be to your advantage
to call at the c.. Z. I. & P. ticket
Office in this city and get full infor-
nation as to the various low rate ex-
cursions now offered by this popular
line. Remarkably low rates to many
delightful summer resorts.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-06-25
Me Off
at Buffalo.

Mistakes of the kind alluded to in that well
known song often happen in business
way. A patron gets sidetracked into an old
back number store where he stands no
chance of saving money on his groceries.
In trading with Shields its different. He is
always on the lookout
Rock Island Argus., 1896-06-25

All the time? This condition is q
sure indication that your blood il
not rich and nourishing as it ought
to be and it may be If you will take
. few bottles Of the great blood puri-
fer. Hoods Sarsaparilla. Thous-
ands write that Hoods Sarssparilla
has cured them Of that tired feeling
by giving them rich. red blood.
Hoods Pills act easily and
promptly ON the liver and bowels.
Cures sich headache.
The Progress., 1896-08-06
ANOTHER GOOD NOW
me Illinois Central Adds Neu
Day Train 70 It's Cnic,gc.
Service ia" Diamond specis,

p-.-,.
.,aI S'hI''''| august ISt the Illinois Ca
~ d! WEI ""| a ne" solid vestihpla 4,
'.h ,';'' |" rs s. LoNis-Chicago S,w.iS
INCA WEI MAKE IN" run between II
! "" u.;I HIS }Il@ ~ elSNl and q half hou,
g., W ', III ~ D" N'l,Wh as tn" Daylight Soc
H. - a'd VIII leave st, Louis al SO
. A., an EIl& AZ Chicago at5P. Al ,
o o1,1 le3EiA@ Nhi"ago at 1885 A,
a a. 81. (t''1 =, -. Louis at 7:04
h. !. WI carry a Tree reclining cha
ca. ''lN ~ elegant Pullman combjn
H . pdf!'' an" buffet car This in !,
The Progress., 1896-08-06
MOTHER GRUMPY SAYS,

That divorced queens" have had
their day.
That the girl of the period is not the
kind to captivate men.
That gentleman" means more now
than it ever did before.
That among dead languages is the
one used by railway men.
That management of some hospitals
leaves much to be desired.
That increase of club membership IS q
death-blOW to conservatism. o
That the trials and tyibulations Of the
wealthy continually multiply.
That some distinction goes with the
girl vino does not ride wheel.
That TO man of refinement is ever in
terested in unwomaniy women.
That an hour with the lawn-mower
every Gay is desirable exercise.
THAI too much lard enters into the
manufacture of hotel ice cream.
That roof gardens are a great boon
to thc men who can't leave town.
That change Of ones religion does
not guarantee a happy marriage.
That an excellent thing to remember
is that every story has two sides.
That among the "best people" are
those who mind their own business.
That curiosity is stimulated to know
how some people can sail for Europe.
That Americans abroad for the first
time are not our best representatives.
That this is evidently to be q sum-
mer for the parade of family skeletons.
That in courtship little sisters are
often as disagreeable as little brothers.
That the sudden death of SO many
well-known young men is remarkable.
That handwriting on the wall is that
the bicycle craze has reached it's height
That cultured ard refined people ap
preciate most the girl well brought
up."
That it is a mistake to imagine
cocktail facilitates business transac.
ton.
That some titled American women
abroad are subjects Of miserable scan
idals. -
The Progress., 1896-08-06

Yonkers, N. Y, has little girl II
years old who seems to have absolutely
no moral sense. She is already an
accomplished adept at all con" games.
Moreover she exhibits as much versa
tiilty and originality in her methods as
II she mad been trained and schoolel in
thievery. She has been repeatedly ar
rested but seems to always hypnotic
the police justices by her charminglv
childish manners, as she is always al
lowed to go scot free.
The Progress., 1896-08-06

Mrs. Fleming, the woman recently ac-
quilted OF poisoning her mother in New
YORK, announces officially that she is
going to marry Ferdinand Wilckes the
man who gained such unpleasant no
torlety during the trial She states
publicly that he is the father of her
children, and that while the mistakes"
which he made In giving his evidence
might have cost her dear, that never
theiess she Is very proud of him 3"
This Is very find steele"
The Progress., 1896-08-06
Served Her Country,

An old lady, such as would have
lighted the heart of the Emperor
poleon, has just been discovsrd at B
min, Cornwall. She is the mother
seven boys, all of whom are serving
the BRITISH army. She has recer
been in receipt of a portrait from
queen and check for 500 as an apn
citation Of her service to the 6ountpy
The Progress., 1896-08-06

Concerning the recent shooting ot
Private Weaver at Fort Niobrara nv
order OF the officer Of the guard to pre-
vent him in his insanity from killing
any more of his companions, much
comment has been created in army cir
cies over what is claimed to be now
the proven inefficiency of the new rife
Although Weaver received what was a
mortal wound, and which, from this
rthe, should have stopped him short
ne nevertheless succeeded in firing
three more shots at the other soldiers
before succumbing. This fact is con-
sidered as very discouraging among
those who have heretofore praised the
new weapon undoubtedly.
The Progress., 1896-08-06
To Observe Solar IcIipse.

India is already making preparati
for the observation OF the total $,
eclipse of January, 1898, which
only be visible in that country.
expert astronomer is going to Nor,
to witness the eclipse next month, v
a view to ascertaining which ms
ments are the most successful. As
liar set VIII then DC purchased
India.
The Progress., 1896-08-06

The bicycle trains on the New York
IL roads are a huge success. Every
one OF them is crowded and the wheel
ing folk are delighted with this means
OF transport in company with their be-
loved machines. 1t is planned now in
many large eastern cities to run bicycle
trains on the regular railroads to and
from the most popular suburban resi-
denCe centers.
The Progress., 1896-08-06
That Terrible Scourpe.

Malarial disease is invariably supplement
by disturbance of the liver, the bowels,
stomach and the nerves. 10 the remoya
both the cause and its effects, Hostett
stomach Bittcrs is fully adequate. 1t fills
Dbl as no other remedy does, performing
Work thoroughly. Its ingredients are pure
wholesome. and ii admirably serves to build
a system broken by i'll health and shorn
strength. Constipatio liver and kidney co
plant ana NERVOUSNESS are conquered nv il.
The Progress., 1896-08-06

1t looks like a waste of good hard
cash to spend 100000 on a mausoleum,
yet that is what the heirs Of the late
Charles Pratt are doing in New York.
The marble workers will get the real
benefit, and, looking at the vast ex.
penditure In this light, of course it's all
right.
The Progress., 1896-08-06

Girls, do you realize that leap year
s half gone, with no remarkable in
crease in the number of weddings. So
long as women thus neglects her op-
portunities, what can be done for her?
The Progress., 1896-08-06

dynamite Dick simply didn't like
IBIS board in the Oklahoma Jail, and
when he left took Bill DoOlin and all
OF the boarders with him. Court ad-
jOuIned.
The Progress., 1896-08-06

Jerry Simpson was paid zoe silver
dollars for Fourth of July grafton.
Most aSsurcdiy this was a case of free
silver.
The Progress., 1896-08-06

A Chicago man claims to have dis
covered the art of hardening copper.
He ought to be able to sell his secret to
Chief Badenoch for a good round sum.
The Progress., 1896-08-06

If Mr.. Astor should spend all his
money becoming an English lord he
could easily rccoup by marrying al
American heiress.
The Progress., 1896-08-06

If intelligence reaches the late Mr..
Gould that his son-in-law gave a $780,
900 fete in rainstorm he will regret
more than ever that he is dead
The Progress., 1896-08-06

A dispatch from Washington says
that an umpire struck two players.
Verify the worm is taking a big turn.
The Progress., 1896-08-06

1t is stated that Count Won Brefe,d
the new minister Of finance of the Ger
man empire, is a blind tool of the en-
paror. While he was serving as secre-
ttry OF the state council, over which
MS majesty occasionally presided, he
was invaluable as "prompter." being
thoroughly familiar with all the ms
and outs of imperial politics, and fre-
quently helping the emperor out of DIFF
ficalties by quietly giving him the Tip"
as to what he should say. He has alb
sclutely no political preferences and is
expected to execute his masters orders
.blindly.
The Progress., 1896-08-06

The Englishmen may be able to row
faster, bu. the Yalo crew has the pref
test yell.
The Progress., 1896-08-06

The man who does not subordinate
himself to his work seldom produces
anything creditable.
The Progress., 1896-08-06

A constable in Hackensack, N. J. has
hnally succeeded in serving a warrant
which he has carried in his pocket for
d year. The person against whom the
warrant was issued has exhibited such
astounding ingenuity in avoiding ar
rest that all the constable's most care
July planned schemes have failed The
man did not actually absent himse,f
from his customary surroundings. bu,
ne simply showed wonderful clevernpss
IN Keeping track of the constable whi,o
the latter showed little, or none in
watching his intended victim. 1t would
seem an excellent plan. after the man
has served out his time, to put him on
the detective force, where his talents
might produce extraordinary results
The Progress., 1896-08-06

Its easy for people to be mistake
Sousa S marches are popular.
The Progress., 1896-08-06
". J. BKYAN'S 81 rECH.
HE CLOSED THE DEBATE ONTEE
SILVER CLAUSE.

4 Speech that Probably Influenced the
Convention in Favor of His Nomination
for the Presidency-A Very Enthusiastic
Procession.
The Progress., 1896-08-06

,FVS stopped free and permanently cured
nus ail'r hgst day u.s." OF Dr.. Kline Great Ner
Neslorcr. Ere" 81 trial bottle and treatise
Send " DIR. KLINE, 93l Arch St., Philadelphia,
The Progress., 1896-08-06

The biCycler who fell over a puliet
made near approach to the soup.
The Progress., 1896-08-06

We noticed that times are alwa
hard when the reformers are active.
The Progress., 1896-08-06

Careless people generally expect 9TH
Frs to be the perfection Of promptness.
The Progress., 1896-08-06
When a preacher is interesting.
never knows when to stop.
Personal |.

Personal.
ANY ONE who has been benefited by
use OF DR.. Williams Pink Pills will receive
formation OF much value and interest by W
ing to Pink Pills, ?. Q. Box 1892, Philadelpl
Pa.
The Progress., 1896-08-06

80 sure and use that old and well-t,icd remedy.
WINSTON S SOOTHING SYRUP for Children Testhin,
The Progress., 1896-08-06

1t is not always the man who h,
money to burn that burns it.
Evening star., 1896-11-06
FUTURE DAYS.
JNcANsoN BROS. AUcrIoNEERs,

ihISIEES, ,;Sli SIS SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
oKEGoN AVENUE NORTIIWEST ''A'
by virtue OF n certain deed Of trust 10 us ds,.d
SePlenlber H. 1888. and duly recorded in IaT N,,
ioiio o5o ct sel., OF the land r. cords of ,ho
%nisIict % OF columbia, and IN. request of the
p'rg secured thereby We, the UNDERSIGNED ,rns.
80, 80, VIII Sell, NJ public auction. in frout of this
p,silie,s; ,s Hs,s on MONDAY. THE SINTEENTU DAY
90 NV E1NBER AID. 1896. AT HaIl'-PASr FslI n
o,LoCh PM, the following described land ana
Dieulct OF Columbia. and desgna ted as and ha,no
he me Mest ~ feet front 10y full depth Of lnt az and
Ne ml ehsl rect front by full deI,th OF LOT AZ in
Morrisoa and Others subdivision az lots in sa,,. -
20. us per pat recorded in Liber H. W toIio ~
~ me records OF the Office Of the SURVEYOR ~ H.
nlsuicl OF toiunnia ;ihe said parts OF said lot.
tosether iobtlfg Is feet the south side IN cia.
,.t, VI DIeeon avenue, 10y depth Of 40 fcerl
Ioeether with the improvements t,nsIs,ing 20 y. !.
two-story frame dwelling Oi
ierHis oi sale: ODe-third OF the purchase p,o,sv
10 pe paid In cash and the balance I'm two a.,,'.I
i nstalinents, payable in nnd two yeais xI,h
t .etest AZ sh 90 IN'r centum Der annitn uaypbls
- -hii6uaily, from day Of SALE. secured I,v dcod
VI tust upon the property sold or all cash n, ,hs
.ption oi Ihe purchaser A deposit of SIpo viii h.
%.,a.irtN % OF the purchaser The tim. OF sale All
90, riie recording and notariaI fees AZ the
Gst OF the purchaser. Terms Of sale "a 81 o sno
MIse the trustees reserve the right n, r.s,Ii 81 ,
chaser. VI '"e ueiauitlhs pur-
MAIIIoN ASHFORD Trustee
ooNoiANIlNE III. WILLIAMSON rrnS,oe
NAr1.r y,,,.o No. 41o Louisiana avynue
~, IN l. WILSON. Atty for rarfy s1r,r a 'e'
- - 81. NV. no3-d&ds
Evening star., 1896-11-06
National w. c. t. U. Convention.

The twenty-third annual convention of
the National w. c. T. T., which Is to be
held in St. Louis, November 13 to 1S, will
be in many respects one Of the most re-
markable gatherings this great organiza-
ton has yet held.
Hall. Exposition building, located in the
block bounded by Olive, Locust, 18th and
14th streets. Music Hall is 200 feet long,
12O feet wide, and so feet high, and seats
4,OO0 people, while the stage seats 1000
The stage will be closed, leaving only
necessary room until the last night, when
it will be opened for a grand demonstra-
ton. Besides the large hall, there is a
small hall. seating 1850, and many small
rooms for committees and other purposes
One of the features of interest will be an
Armenian mass meeting, Sunday, Noyem-
Der 15, at pm. 1t will be held In Music
Hall, and 1t is hoped that those who have
done most for the cause of suffering Ar
menia will be there in person and make
brief addresses. Miss Clara Barton is in
vited, also Rev. F. D. Green, treasurer of
Armenian relief committee; H. NJ Ktretch-
1ian, secretary of Armenian Relief Asso.ia-
tlon; tebecca krikorian, Miss Margaret
Le1tch, Miss Willimina Armstrong, and
Rev w. b. Palmore, missionaries The
aim Is not only to make this a service Of
arousal for the aid Of Armenia. but also a
memorial to the 100000 who have hean
slaughtered. The platform will be draned
with symbols Of mourning while an or
chestra will render appropriate music The
music Ior the entire convention is in the
hands of Mrs. c. c. Hardcastle.
Evening star., 1896-11-06

TRUSTEES SALE OF LARGE BUILDING LOT
ON & STREET SOUTH BETWEEN BELAWA
AVENUE AND SOUTH CAPITOL. STREET.
By virtue Of n certain deed OF trust 10 u.s. dated
1870. folio 400 ct seq, of the land of the
District OF Columbia. and at the request OF the
party secured thereby and for defaut OF purchaser
at former sale to comply with t.rIls OF sale, we,
the undersigned, trustees, Will SELL public
tion, in front OF the premises. TUESDAY THE
HALF-PAST -FOUR O'CLOCK PM, the following
described land and premises. situate in the city OF
Washington. in the District of Columbia, and
designated and being original lot =. in square
6S7, fronting 30 feet on the south side Of south
street between Delaware avenue and South CaIitol
street by a depth Of l3i feet @ inches
Terms OF cal. 0n,-th OF the purchase money
to be paid IA cash. and the balance In two equal
installnents, payable in one and two years, with
interest at six 90 per centum per annnm tIayable
of trust upon the property sold, all cash at the
option Of the purchaser. A deposit of 5000 will
be required OF the purchaser nj the time of sale
All conyeyancing, recording and notarial fees nj
the cost OF the purchaser. Terms Of sale 10 no
complied with within ten days from dny Of snie
otherwise the trustees reserve the right 10 rpsou
the property at the risk and OF the f,efautina
purchaser. after at least five days notice of such
resale.
The above described property having been .old
on May IL, 1896, 20 Edwin l.. Springmann at and
for the price Of IS cents per square foot br the
undersigned trustees under said deed Of trusf snd
said purchaser having failed to comply with the
terms OF the said sale made TO him the sale on
the above mentioned date will be made at his risk
and cost.
WILLIAM z. EDMoNSToN.
CoNSTANT1NE II. WILLIAMSON,
NATH'L WILSON. Atty for party secured.
NO. oZZ-oz4 ST. NV. oc2S-d&ds
Evening star., 1896-11-06
pUNcANsoN BRos., Aucr1oSEEes.

TRUSTEES SALE & xALUABLE IMPROVED
ING USED FOR CHURCH PURPOSES. STU
ATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF .'R'' STREET
BETWEEN 18TH AND 18th STREETS
By Virtue Of certain deed OF trust to us, dated
June q, 1892. and dus reHorded in Liber No 17Oe,
folio 1874 ct seq of thy land Of the District
of Columbia and at the request Of the party Sc
cured thereby, we, the undersigned ir,lstees Will
SELL Mt public auction, IN front Of the premises on
THRspAY ,ss the N1SETSrH PAY Of SovEM
following described land and premises situate in
the city of Washtngtb1, IN the District Of Colum-
bia and designated as an3y being lots a. TO- II and
12 of ST. Johns CHURCH subdivision Of square 276
as the same Is recorded in the Office. of the sur
veyor Of the District Of Columbia, in Book W. F.,
the north side Of "R'' street by a depth Of 125
feet to an alley), together with the improvements
consisting of large building used for church pur-
poses.
Terms Of sale: One fourth Of the purchase money
to be paid in cash, and the balance in three equal
with interest at six g. per centum per annu,n,
payable semi annually, from day Of sale, secured
by deed of trust upon the property sold, or all
cash, at the option Of the purchaser. A deposit of
$3.50 will be required Of the purchaser at the time
of SALE All conveyancing. recording and notarial
to be complied with within ten days from day of
sale otherwise the trustees reserve the right to
resell the property at the risk and cost of the de-
faulting purchaser, after not less than five days'
notice Of such resale.
CONSTANTINE II. WILLIAMSON
Address, 500 9Th st. NV.
NATH,L. WILSON, Atty. for Party Secured
No. 622-624 + ut. NV. DO6-d&ds