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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-16

1.-The Ensign" is a purely Ameri-
can play with a story set amid spir-
tied naval scenes upon historic
deck-the famous San Jacinto of '6l
commanded by the equally famous
WITHSTAND 1t will be given at Har-
per's theatre next Sunday evening by
the original company, which recent
ly created such favorable impress
sion in New York. 1t is the first at.
tempt OF an American playwright to
deal with the naval events of Amer
lean history, and when one stops to
consider how prolific the field is in
material for a thoroughly wholesome
and patriotic play. its great popu-
larity with the public is not surpris-
ing. In the company are a number
OF well known and capable actors;
including the young and popular
leading lady. Mias Bessie Taylor, who
will play the part of Alice Greer.
The part is well suited to Miss lay
Ior, who possesses great amount OF
talent. and has been a member OF
some of the most important organic
atoms in the country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-16
GRAND JURY WORK
True Bills Found by the Sep
tember Body.
SENSATIONAL ONE LOOKED FOR,

Numbers Of Indictments Suppressed Pend
Ing Service on the Parties Concerned and
One in Particular which 1t Il Though hit
VIII Create . Surprise.
The grand jury finished it labors
at $3.50 this afternoon and made it's
report to the circuit court, the fol-
lowing true bills being found:
John H. Fuller, rape. two counts.
James NJ. Bellville. bigamy.
William kiefner, larceny.
Charles Stewart, assault with in
tent to steal.
Charles Stevens, assault with in
tent to kill.
Annie Peterson, arson, three
counts.
A number of cases are suppressed
for service. Among this lot is bill
which it is said will create a sensa-
ton when made public.
Improvement In the jail.
In its report as to the condition Of
the county Jail and its inmates the
grand jury recommends that new
steel cells be put in the building and
that it be otherwise modernly i'm
proved. The jury reported the pris-
oners as receiving good treatment
and food.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-16
A BRILLIANT DEDUCTION,
The Union Hunts up a Former Dsmocrs
Who VIII Not Vote for Bryan.

The Union Hunts up q Former Democrat
Who Will Not Vote for Bryan.
In it's editorial columns this morn.
ing, the up-to-date Union gravely an.
nounces among other logical deduc.
tions, politically speaking. that
"Gen. James ID. Morgan, Of Quincy,
ILL.,, has been all his life democrat,
but he will not vote for Bryan
Inasmuch as Gen. Morgan's funeral
occurred yesterday. there does not
seem to be much evidence TO dispu .e
the morning papers assertion, and
hence it probably felt reasonably
safe in making so rash a statement.
The subject is too seriou, a one
under the sad rircumsta to ad-
NIT OF much discussion, but a travel
ing man who attended the last trib
ute to the Adams county patriot
was in Rock Island today, and in his
sllusion TO this mornings declara-
ton Of the Union as sample OF its
progressiveness, he also took occa-
sion to refute the allegation made
by The same paper few days ago as
to the general inclination OF COM
mercial tourists. The most have
met he said. "are for free silver,
and can say furthermore that there
are good many OF them who will
vote for free silver who are not talk.
ing it,"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-16
SUSPENDS THE MINISTER.

Cedar Rapids Divine seriousiy Charged
Before the African Conference.
The conference of the African
Methodist Episcopal church has
come to a close in Moline. During its
session the judiciary committee had
an unpleasant duty to perform.
Rev. George H. Wade. of Cedar
Rapids, was charged with adultery
and still more serious crime. He
was suspended by the presiding elder
last April. This was irregular, as
the elder had no authority to sus-
pend him. but after hearing some of
the evidence Monday the committee
"oilicially' suspended the minister,
pending bis trial. which is set to
take place before the committee at
Ottumwa, Sept. %. Rev. Burleigh
was selected by the committee to
present the charges and prosecute
the case and Rev. j. L Clemins, of
Moline, was chosen to defend him.
The Cedar Rapids charge has large
membership and the sensational
affair has attracted considerable at
tention.
Rev. j. r. Clemins, of Moline. was
assign ID to the pastorate of St.
Stephens church ut Chicago. Rev.
L. j. Philips, of Galesburg, was
given the Rock Island and Moline
charge.
Bishop B. w. Arnett. who pre-
sided over the conference. left for
Chicago to institute a suit for dam
ages against the state Of Texas, the
decision on which will likely have an
important effect on race dis
examinations in the future: Ten
days ago the bishops daughter.
Mrs. j. W. Mason, and son were
travelling from St. Louis to Calves
ton, Tex, in a Pullman sleeper on
the Iron Mountain road. As the
train entered the state of Texas, her
son was called out on the platform
by the conductor and shown a tele-
gram from the officials of the road
which read: Explain to colored
people in sleeper separate car law.
1t was then explained that law re-
Gently enacted in Texas compelled
colored people to ride in separate
coaches from the white people and
that it WAS the conductors duty to
see that they rode there There was
nothing for Mrs. Mas and her son
to do but acquiesce, but on their ar
rival at Galveston Mrs. Mason tele-
graphed her father to know what to
do. He at once replied asking for
full particulars, which were sent to
him in letter which reached him
yesterday morning at Moline.
Bishop Arnett says he intends to
institute suit against the state of
Texas to learn if possible if the law
is constitutional, and will consult
with his attorney at Chicago. An.
other suit against the Pullman Car
company be says will likely follow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-16
MCCABE'
Dress Goods.

From the rich imported dress pat
terms, down to the medium and low
priced domestic dress goods, we are
prepared to show variety never be-
fore equalled in the history of our
dress goods business, and at o small
ness OF price that will astonish the
most saving shopper. This week We
offer:
At 22c a yard. 40 inch Mohair
brocadipes, new effects, bought to
sell at SIC yard, at only 22c.
At 22@c a yard, all wool black
Serges, and rich cardinal, navy,
green and black all wool Henriettas,
never before shown less than SSc, per
yard 22lc.
AtS1 lea yard finest all wool French
Serges. black and colors, 46 inches
wide, imported to sell at 75c a yard,
at only size.
At 30! C yard, novelty weaves in
colored jacquards, made up very
stylishly. never saw better styles for
4sc yard. our price 321c.
AT 4ic silk and wool suitings. new
rough effects very stylish. 4ic a
yard.
At SOC yard we show positively
the greatest assortment and values
ever offered to the purchasing pub
lie of this locality. At this price we
show foreign as well as domestic
novelties. such as bourettes, Frieze
boucle, jacquard cheviots. two-toned
damssse, in almost every color imag-
Unable.
Wonderful values for 39c, 47c, 5sc.
69c, 75c, s9c, in new and beautiful
fall dress goods.
Important novelties and exclusive
dress patterns. all in the very newest
Partisan and German weaves at
- 80. $10.75, $l1.92, $3.50 ga, $40
and up, per pattern.
Tailor made gowns for street and
general wear are in great favor; we
are especially well prepared in cloths
As to 81 inches wide at 81. SO, Sl.32.
Clip, &c and SOC yard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-16
Irish Point Curtains.

Commencing at &3.1s worth 81.
others at 1915. a AZ, Is. t5.Ss.
S5.9s, t6.42, 1918 and up to $40 q
pair.
Linen edge Saxony with dainty
Brussels effects. very serviceable and
much cheaper than Brussells. Spe-
cial lots at 1922, SS.5s. 1926, e. 2.
Si.25 and IS pair, all worth fully
one-third more.
New things in BRUSSELS net, tam
boured curtains, bruges, etc.
1900 yards curtain goods by the
yard. Embroidered muslins. nets.
etc, at 4sc, i0c, 35c. soc. 25c. 22c,
19c. 1sc. 16c. l5c and lie a yard.
Chenille, Derby and Persian Drap-
cries. Special lots in new effects
at IS. %, $3.50, q, $3.50. IS and GAS
Couch covers, Turkish, worth o.,
at IS. 25; worth IS, At 81.
All wool Ingram Art Squares.
same as you pay for carpet and far
prettier; sizes are 9xl0l feet at So IS;
9xl2 feet, 12xiol feet. etc.
Smyrna Rugs at one-third less
than usual prices; new ones at 80. 9s.
20, 1892. $3.50, $l97, Sl.15, $l.22
and s5c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-16

The stage Of water at the Rock ISL
aud bridge this morning was 1850; at
noon 1925; the temperature "A.
The 10 Long and Winona went
north and the Verne Swain and
b ,ardman were in and out of port.
The river is rising at St. Paul.
Reeds Landing. Rock Island and St.
Louis; it is falling at Red Wing, Du-
buque and Keokuk. During the next
81 hours the river will rise 0.3 to 0. 5
foot from ST. Paul to La Crosse, re-
main about stationary at North Nc.
Gregor. fall slightly at Dubuque and
rise o. TO O.2 foot at Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-16
Lace Curtains.
IMPORTATION.

We shall for this week mske spe.
cial prices for our Few importation
OF lace curtains ust received. In
order now to again demon strate
that We are leaders in this line We
shall waive all profits and give early
buyers a money saving opportunity.
Nottingham lace curtains in white
and cream. great values commence
at 29c pair. Other special lots Csc,
s9c. sc, 81, $l.ls, Si.32 and up to
81. SO q pair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-16

The pleasant effect and perfect
safety with which ladies may use
Syrup of Figs under all conditions
makes it their favorite remedy. To
get the true and genuine article,
look for the name Of the California
Fig Syrup company, printed near the
bottom of the package. For sale by
all responsible druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-16
COUNTY BUILDING.


Sept. 15-George oldest to Au-
gust Swanson, IL rods mel mel 4,
II, 1w, 1925.
Mary l.. Broadbent and Horace
Broadbent to James l.. Richard, lot
8, Warmers subdiv.. outlot "a, SO,
IS. 2w, part outlot "a, SO, IS, Wv,
$50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-16
MISS OROsT VS.. THE CITY.
Bik sais for Damages on Trial in the Cir
cult Court.

BlE Sais Tor Damages on Trial In the CIR
cult Court.
Trial of the $4,000 damage suit
against the city of Rock Island in
which Miss Katie Drost is the plain
tiff, was begun in the circuit court
this afternoon.
1t is alleged by the plaintiff that
she was thrown from buggy as a
result of the torn-up condition OF
Twelfth street before it was paved
and sustained injuries from which
she has never recovered. Looney G.
Kelly and J. T. kenworthy represent
the plaintiff, and j. L. Haas and Will
liam Jackson appear for the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-16

Upon pure, rich blood and you need
not fear nervous prostration. Nerves
are weak when they are improperly
and insufiiciently nourished. Pure
blood is their proper food, and pure
blood comes by taking Hoods sarsa
Parilla, which is the greatest and
best nerve tonic. 1t also builds up
the whole systom.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-16
Davenport Mile Tr.ck Train.

Sept. Is to Is a train will leave
Twentieth street depot daily for the
Davenport mile track at l O'Clock D.
m. This train will return to Rock
Island after the last race is finished
each evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-16
F'Oun :.

At M. F. Bahnsen's drug store, a
marvellous cure for all kidney COM
plants, nervous exhaustion and fe-
male weakness. 1t is Foley's Kid
ney Cure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-16

The taste of beauty and the relish Of
what Is decent, just and amiable per-
feet the character of the gentleman and
the philosopher. -Shaftesbury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-16
MEN GO BACK TO WORK.
Twenty-fourth Street Storm Drain Con-
troversy Finally Settled.

troversy Finally Settled.
The Twenty-foarth street storm
drain controversy has been settled to
all appearances, at least. The men
were paid off yesterday afternoon
and this morning returned to work.
John Mulhern has transferred his
contract to NJ. Schnell, one Of his
bondsmen, who furnished the money
with which to pay the wages Of the
workmen. Mayor Knox approved OF
the settlement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-16

lss6-rsn Year Guarantee-Is96.
Twill replace free all work that
have done during the past 10 years
that Is not satisfactory.
G. NJ. BABcocK,
1925 Second avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-16

Showers this afternoon, tonight
and Thursday; slightly cooler by
Thursday night. Today's tempera-
ure, "a. T. J. WALz, Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-16

Hoods Pills, the favorite family
cathartic' easy to take easy to oper.
ate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-16
Crockery Department.

Plenty OF Mason fruit jars for all
customers. Prices unchanged--quarts
45c dozen. half gallons 55c a dozen,
complete with caps and rings.
Evening journal., 1896-07-23
CHARGED WITH ASSAULT.

John 1auss Accuses John Seymour with
Telling Stories About Him and is At
taoked with sinaletree.
Several wesks ago John Hsuss, who
WAS employed By Florists deVoecht h
de Wilde, at their place on the chuaewAy.
left Wilmington for Philadelphia. A. few
days ago he returned and learned that
John Seymour, employed by Mrs. Henry
Alexander, whose place adioins. had been
circulating 4 story that he, Hause, had
stolen celery plants from Mrs. Alexander
HauEs went to see Mrs. Alexander and
learned that she had never authorized
any such statement Then he went to
Seymour, whom he found working In =
field. When be asked Seymour "a TO the
story, he WAS told that no such story had
ever been circulated. and was attacked
by Seymour with a singletree. Mr.. De
Wlldf, who chancsd to be present, pre-
venteo any blows Icing struck, Then
Hsuss brought charge OF assault against
ssy mour, and last evening the case was
heard before Magistrate Kelley. who,
after hearing the evidence, fined Sey-
mour 81 and costs, which he paid.
Evening journal., 1896-07-23
ROSS not A CANDIDATE.

His Friends nilsunderstood tho Purport
of His Recent Declarations at Reho-
both.
Colonel James ]. Ross, of Ssaford,
whose name has heen prominently
mentioned In connection with the Demo
cratic gubernatorial race, writes the
following letter TO the EVENING JOURNAL:
am sorry 1 have been misunder-
stood and misquoted In what said to
Mr.. Tunnell snd others who approached
me on the gubernatorial nomination
while at Rehoboth. l think frankly
expressed my feelings In regard to the
matter, which were that 1 WAS not q
candidate for the gubernatorlAl honorF,
and l could not possibly accept the
nomination should It be rendered me"
Evening journal., 1896-07-23
BISHOP CURTIS RESIGNED
HE WILL RETIRE TO PRIVATE
LIFE WHEN HE is RELIEVED.

The Resignation Was Forwarded to Rome
Last January, and II Has Been Granted.
But no l5ishop Has Been Appointed
to Succeed Him.
Right Rev Bishop Alfred Ambrose
Curtis, OF the Roman Catholic diocese OF
Wilmington, has forwarded TO Rome q
request to be released from his duties
and the REQ quest has been granted.
Bishop Curtis will continue TO admin
lster the affairs OF his sec however until
bis successor is appointed and installed.
When this will be done is yet unknown,
For some time past the Bishop has been
considering the sdvsGbility Of presenting
a request for retirement ON account OF an
aff ction OF the throat from which he has
suffered.
bis request was forwarded to Rome In
January last Il Is his intention to re
tire to private life when his successor Is
installed
Bishop Curtis came to Wilmington on
November 81, 1856. on the transfer OF
Bishop Becker, the former head OF the
diocese, to Savannah. He was conse.
Grated on November IA and was installed
the next Sunday by Cardinal Gibbonp
assisted by Archbishop Ryan. OF Phila-
delphIp, ard Bishop Becker and BishOl
Moore. OF Florida
Bishop Curtis was born In Somerse
county, Nd , aud Is about 90 years old
He began bis Btudiee for the ministry o
the Protestant Episcopal Church In 1854
supporting himself during his course b
teaching he WAS ordained In 1859 b
Bishop Whittingham After doing dut
at several stations on the Eastern Shore
he was placed In chsrge OF Mt Calvar
Church Baltimore, where he remaine'
until 1870, when he resigned He wen
to England in 1871, and In April Of thA
year became q Catholic, heing receive
into that church by Cardinal Newman.
He returned to Baltimore aud entsrel
the Seminary of St. Salpice In September
1871, and remained there until ordainel
by Archbishop Bsyley In 1874, and by bin
taken to the Cathedral as his eecretar
and assistant, which position be hell
for twelve years, until he was conae
Grated IS bishop.
Bishop Curtis has always bsen vel.
popular as an Episcopal and a Catholi
clergyman, and the fact OF his resigna
tion was learned Of by the Catholics 0
the dIosese with the deepest regret
Evening journal., 1896-07-23
BURGLAR on THE ROOF.

Third Attempt to Rob Store at
Newark Proves UnsuccessfuI for n
Fiorist Used His Revolver.
On Tuesday night an attempt WAS
made to rob the store OF Charles Bryan,
near the p w. & B railroad station at
Newark. The thief endeavored TO effect
an entrance by climbing to a shed roof
and breaking a second-story window.
Florist Staggers, who lives near by,
thought that some dogs were running
over bis frames and breaking the glass.
Getting his revolver he leaned out Of tho
window and fred two shots Hs WAS
surprised to hear a man rush across the
tin roof on the shed, and jump to the
ground. Having no more cartridges In
his revolver he could not get a shot at
the fellow. who ran of across the fields.
This lB the third time recently that
burglars have made attempts against the
qtoro
Evening journal., 1896-07-23
4 RATHER SLIM COURT.
Only Three Victims for Judge BAlI-A
scorcher who Claimed to he Going
sIow-Two Simple Drunks.

Only Three Victims for Judge BAli-A
scorcher who Claimed to he Going
slow-Two Simple Drunks.
There is = class of bicycle riders In
Wilmington who persist Ia scorching on
the Btreets, despite the law which hxes a
limit OF seven miles an hour, and the
efforts OF the Cycle club, which are using
every effort TO stop reckless riding on
the streets. The officers " no are mounted
on wheels have carefully experimental
as to distance and speed. and have be-
come experts 10 judging, yet they never
make an arrest but the prisoner denies
riding faster than allowed, and brings
Witnessed TO prove his claims. AS \
consequence q doubt naturally arises in
the mind OF the court which leads to the
acquittal OF the vlolator. A case In
point came up this mornlng.
Lsst evening Officer d idson saw two
cyc.ers dash past him A CROSS Wash.
ington street bridge A short time after
they came screening back, at a oace
which the officer decided was over
twelve miles an hour. One got away.
but the other, Paul Hickman, was
captured. When arralgned he denied
going beyond the legal speed aud claimed
that he could bring witnesses to substRn.
stsntlate his statement. He was given
until tomorrow morning. to get his
people in.
John Jones, Of Philadelphia, arrested
by Officer Palmer, az Second and Jeffer
son street, and Mrs. Lncy Fisher, BY
Officer Taylor, at Front and Orange
streets, were each fined 81 aud costs.
Evening journal., 1896-07-23
WILMINGTON NEWS NOTES.

The Kings Sons Of Brandywine M. 4.
Church gave " very enj )yable excursion on
the steamer Uirica last night.
The Street aud Sewer Department has
been notified OF the bad condition OF the side
walk at Maple and Harrison streets.
"A largely attend ed reception was given
last evt ming by s'Aloysius Young Mems Com
ference Of Sacred Heart Church TO Kew.
Father Hugo. .. S. b, the new pastor
An epidemic of rabid dogs was threatent
In Brandywine hundred, due to a cur suffer-
ing from rabies. biting several other canlnes.
A general slaughter was the result
The Crematory Committee Of City Council
viii visit Lancaster. Pa, or Treuton. N j.,
soon, for the purpose OF investig Ating the
garbage destroying plants there.
Stanton Council. Sr., 0. U. A. NJ. viii be
organized tonight with thirty members
Give the baby sterilized milk from
Diamond Dsiry. 206 Jefferson ST. Phone SO.
Also best quality of milk cream and butter.
The Merhaden fishing steamer Active is
being repaired by The Enoch Moore a.
Sons Company.
City Tax Collector Mitchell II now work
ing the bicycle bulge on delinquent taxRbles.
Tho steam coal barge Walston. OF Aili
Vile. N. j.. is discharging a cargo at the 700
Of ShipleY street.
Evening journal., 1896-07-23
WILL INVESTIGATE THE PIKE.

And IL IL Is Not ia Repair Will Put a
stop to Toll Oollaotions.
10 accordance with an application made
byWilliGm Hllles representing q mum
Der of Brandywine hundred farmers,
Magistrate Sssse has appointed Samuel
H. BAynard, William Lawton and William
J. Armstrong as a commission to exam
Inc and determine the condition OF the
Concord turnpike, owned by the VIII
mington and Great Valley Turnpike
Company, which It is claimed Is not In
proper shape for travel.
II the commission determines that the
road is not as It should be, IL has the
power to stop the collection OF tolls until
repairs are made. The commission Will
meet early In August.
Evening journal., 1896-07-23
POPULISTs IN CONTENTION.
Delegates Were Slow in Arriving This
Morning and Little Was Done-Both
Bryan and Anti-Brvan Men Confident.

Delegates were BLOW In ArrfvRE This
Morning and Little Was Done-Both
Bryan and Anti-Brvan Men Confident.
ST. LOUIS, July 23 The weather Is
clear and pleasant, and the delegations
are slowly gathering. Both the Bryan
and anti Bryan men claim the majority.
There will probably be test vote on the
credsntisl COMMITTEES reports.
Chairman Bntler called the convention
to order at 1011 The committee on
credentials was not then ready to re-
port. The delegates we're late In arrl7.
Ing. The committee selected for con.
ference with the Peoples Party were in
caucus back OF the chairmsn's desk.
The roll OF states was called for the
committeeman on permanent organiza-
tion, The motion TO appoint committee
OF ways and means was carried.
Charles A Towne of MInuesota. arose
to address the convention and WAS inter
rupted by frequent cheers and applause
at his mention of Senator Tellers name
the convention cheered In body. In
the course Of his remarks he said Bryan
represents the cause of humanity against
Injustice. Loud and continued cheers
follo~ad
Evening journal., 1896-07-23
A New Lodee A. o. U. w.

A new lodge OF the Ancient Order
United Workmen will soon be instituted.
The charter which has been In the hands
of P. NJ W., jacob Butz has now about
thirty names attached to 1t, and a meet
ing will be called for some Day next
week, at which organization will be per-
fectsd The new lodge will start with
an energetic charter membership and
promises TO become a strong body within
a brief time. The charter list Is still
onan