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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-10
HOD CARRIERS STRIKE.
Men QUIT Work o the Court House Con-

Men 0uH Work o the Court House Con-
Gfu ,tion.
Several union hodcarriers EN- pioyed
at the new court house quit work
this morning because Henry Kin
ner who has the plsstering contract,
hired men whom they allege are no.
members OF the Hodcarriers' union.
Mr.. Kinner says the men whom the
strikers object to were not hired for
hod carrying and were not doing
such work. They were pushing
VIII eelbarrows. The matter will be
ad justed some time today, it is be-
lieved, so work on the building will
not be further hampered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-10
WILL STAND BY IT.
Aldermen to Garry the Levee
Project Through.
THAT Is THE PROSPECT NOW.

Not to Uphold the Overthrow of the Peo-
pies Highest Interests-The Proper
Course Of Duty IL Pain to Progressive
Minded Aldermen.
There is every indie alton that the
ordinance for the improvement Of
the river front will stand-that is
that the aldermen will stand by it
despite the mayors opposition, and
when the time comes will repass it
over his head. The city attorney
will be authorized to bring proceed
ings in court, and We will ftOm this
asceI tain the actual cost and who is
to pay it. One OF the most conserv-
alive aldermen in the council said
yesterday: Il am convinced that
the council will now see this matter
through, and shall vote to pass it
over the mayors veto, as believe
two-thirds Of the others will for the
purpose OF ascertaining the exact
cost and just what we can exact and
expect from the railroads. 1t is as
good time to find this out now as
any. We have approached to that
very point. and it is not the time to
turn back. For my part, believe
everyone OF them will sustain the
portion assessed without demur. and
If each one does We will very quickly
settle all disputes growing out Of the
levee question. Further than this. l
do not believe the cost Of the i'm
provement will come within 5000
Of the estimated think $4,000 will
cover the total cost. But how are
We going to find out? BY repassing
the ordinance and having the assess
ment made. or hv dropping the mat
ter where it is? am for going
ahead to that point where we find
we cannot 60 any further at any
rate-and we are long ways from
that point vet"
A Wise Position.
And these were words of wisdom,
and they did not come from a levee
enthusiast, either. They constitute
the expression of a man who has
moved very cautiously in the entire
proceeding, but who does not believe
in retreatiDg at critical time. The
ARGUS is satisfied that the two-thirds
OF the council which has brought
the ordinance to its present status
will not desert now that the mayor
has thrown a stumbling block in the
way, but will agree with the alder.
man quoted, that the city can move
good ways yet before 1t is con-
;ronted with obstacles that it cannot
surmount. The time is at hand now
to try the courage of the aldermen.
They can push ahead if they will,
and il when they reach the point
that they can 90 no further, the pub.
lie will Judge the situation Justly.
What is wanted now is to advance
the proceedings to that point where
it can be ascertained just what the
First avenue interests ought to pay,
and then will come the opportu-
nifty to know whether there has been
any misjudging or misconception oil
motives or not. What the public
has right to know is the actual
cost OF the improvement and who
ought to pay for it.
The way to find out these things is
to repass the ordinance despite the
efforts of the mayor to the contrary,
and get it into the county court.
And that is what The ARGUS
thinks the aldermen will do at their
next regular meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-10
PAIR OF "PERSUADERS."
Locked Handouts Found In the River Mt
Andalusla.

Locked Handcuffs Found In the River ut
Andalusla.
The shell hunting industry has be-
come one which has enlisted the ener-
gies of the denizens of Andalusia.
and at all times little search parties
may be seen plying the avocation
along the banks Of the Mississippi
and the kindred smaller streams In
the neighborhood. The. other even
ing John Mosher and Robert Thomp-
son were thus engaged and they
raked in from the water pair of
handouts tightly locked together as
If they had been doing duty. How
they got into the water or who was
responsible for them being there is a
mystery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-10

The pleasant effect and perfect
safety with which ladies NAV u. e
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, 1896-09-10
MRS. BEATTY'S THREAT
Causes Her Husband to Ask the Court I,
Unite the Marriage Knot.


Unite the Marriage Knot.
Asher Beat y appeared be fore Judge
Bigelow in the circuit court yester-
dav afternoon and asked that his
matrimonial relations with Mrs.
Beatty be annulled. The Judge took
the case under advisement.
The couple were married in 1892,
Mrs. Beatty's maiden name being
Tillie Criswell. The complainant,
who resides in the city, offers as
grounds for divorce the allegation
that his wife attempted to poison
him. He was afraid she meant what
she said and left her. so he claims.
They have daughter II years old,
who is with her mother. Mrs. Beat
ty is some where in the east.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-10

OF the entire household goods, fine
furniture, ornaments, carpe's. a
fine piano, horse. buggy, etc, of
the late Thomas S. Silvis, de-
ceased, will be sold at public
auction at the residence in South
Rock Island Saturday, Septem Der
IL. Sale commences at 10 O'Clock
.. m. 4. S. SILvIs.
EMMA SILvIs,
Administrators.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-10
ExONsRATes THE DOCTOR
Poor Committee InvestiGates the Charges
Made by Mre. James Willis.

Made by Mre. James W1Iife.
The accusations made by Mrs.
James Wills against DR.. S. b Hall
were found to be unfounded by the
poor committee Of the county board.
which fully investigated them. The
committee is composed ofSupervisors
Case, Kendall. Titterington, Gripp
and George. and they made the fol-
lowing report to the county board
which was unanimously adopted:
I'VE, the committee on poor; at
ter thorough investigation of the
statements of Mrs James Willis re.
garding alleged illtreatment I'M
FUNDED. ard we hereby exonerate
DR.. S. b. Hall from any unproies-
sional conduct or otherwise"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-10
SILVER IN THE COUNTRY.
Two FiOurishing Clubs ia the Lower End
of the County.

of the County.
Silver sentiment is running high
in the lower end Of Rock island
county. Two Furnishing clubs have
been formed. one at Taylor Ridge
and the other at Edgington. and the
two will enlist in their mem Der ship at
least forty old time republicans who
will vote for silver this year. The
clubs will join in grand rally, when
some distinguished speaker will be
present, in the near future.
Coal Valley is to have big silver
meeting Saturday night. DR.. J. w.
Morgan, OF Moline, is t. speak.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-10
Island City Club. A,,.,,,.,

All members of the Island Citv
Cycle club are requested to attend q
special meeting on Friday evening.
Sept II, Business of Importance.
G. j. Mueller. Sec.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-10
Pound.

At NJ T. 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.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-13
NORTHFIELD. MASS.

Capt. c. c. Duncan is seriously i'll.
Several from this place drove to Turner's Falls
Saturday evening to attend the Repub lican torch
light procession and jollihcation.
The public schools will close on Friday, Nov, %,
to re0pen on the Monday following Thanksgiving,
A recess Of two weeks will be given for the holi
days
A special effort is being made to make the Sun
day evening service attractive at the CoDgrega-
tonal church. Next Sunday evening DR.. c. / SEQ
field will preach. music being furnished by the
Estey chorus and Mount Hermon quartet.
According TO the New York Tribune an effort
is being made in Great Britain to raise R3500 for
d. L. Moody's school for boys at Mt. Hermon
Mass. Among those who are soliciting subscrip-
tions Lord Kinniard, Lord Overtoun and Sir
George Williams.
Atwood Brothers store was burglarized Thurs
day evening of last week, clothing, Shoes etc, 10
the value OF $50 being taken No attempt was
made to open the safe, which contained a large
sum of money The burglars first entered Black S
blacksmith shop, where they obtained tools with
which TO gain access TO the store.
p. P Hosmer, who has lately bought the saw
mill of William Morgan, met with serious acct
dent Tuesday, barely escaping the loss of his
hand. In attempting to start the matching saw
the right sleeve OF his coat caught on the saw and
the flesh from the hand to the elbow badly
mangled, piece of the bone being cut out in one
place. He is doing as well as couli be expected
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-13
WEST RRATTLEBoRo.

Miss Minnie Stockwell is taking a brief
vacation, visiting in Springfield and
Worcester, Mass.
Edgar Davenport has men at work on
the foundation for another new house.
This makes three houses in the village in
process of construction.
The school in district No closes today.
Pupils neither absent nor tardy: Jennie
Plummer, Sadie Plummer, Clarence Bar
ney, Bertha Boyd, George Boyd, Erwin
Holden, Milly Holden and Florence Holden.
The electric railroad mail schedule
should be corrected to read as follows:
Mail leaves this village at S:1O A. NJ, l:2O
p. M, 1880 p. NJ, the last mail being closed
at 7:25. Mail arrives at $500 A. NJ, at
1855 A. NJ, and $3.50 p. NJ.
The school in district No. IL closes to-
day. Pupils neither absent nor tardy:
Lola johnson, Charlie johnson, Lila Bar
rett. Ellen Stark, Marion Stark, John
Stark. Joseph Stark, Arthur Winter, Geo.
Hamilton, and Arthur Hamilton.
A pretty home wedding was celebrated
at Henry Halls Wednesday, when his
daughter Helen was married to J. hollin
Ashwell of Westminster The house was
tastefully decorated. The ceremony was
nerformed at noon by Rev. A. j. Hough
Of the East village. Congratulations from
the company of relatives and friends pres
emf followed, and there was an entertain
mani of vocal and instrumental music. A
wedding dinner was served and Mr.. anC
Mira Ashwell then took their departure
amid the customary shower of rice
and thew are now at their home In West
minister.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-13
NEWMAN e.

Mrs. VIM. Perry is spending the fall
with her relative, Mrs. Green.
G. w. Parsons has the contract for
mason work on chapel in Windham.
Miss Alice Newman, granddaughter of
the late w. A. Stedm an, is taking course
of library instruction in Albany to fit her
self for the business of librarian.
Miss Eta F. Morse has recently closed a
year of service in the village school which
has been especially characterized by able
aud thorough instruction, good discipline
maintained with apparent ease, and a
marked influence in helping to form char
acter. Miss Morse takes with her the good
wishes of many in her new position as pri-
vate tutor in Bradford.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-13
HINsDALE CELEBRATES.
winchester Joined With Her i'm a NOta-
BILE Display Last Night.


The celebration Thursday night of the
Republican victory was the event of the
season. All day was spent in decorating
the stores, houses, etc. A special train
ran to Winchester bringing $50 people to
help celebrate. About 1880 o'clock the
drum corps marched to the depot to meet
the Winchester delegation and escorted
them to the town hall where the line was
formed. First came the mounted men,
then Winchester band, followed by $50
men in white suits, making a very attract
i've feature of the parade; the Hinsdale
drum corps came next followed by $50 men
bearing torches. The start was at 8 o'clock.
Just at that time the cannon fired it, first
salute. 1t was fired "a times, the NUMBER
of states that went for Mckinley. The
Fisk Paper company's gong blew between
the firing of the cannon. The seven large
bells in town were rung for an hour and a
half. The line marched up Canal street,
back over High, up Brattleboro street to
Dr. Gray's, back to River street, over to
Taylor's en- Mortified street, back to the
town hall, where a collation. was served.
All along the line of march the houses
were beautifully Illuminated and decorated ;
| red fire, Roman candles and sky rockets
were set off at every point. At the town
hall on the return of the ps rade the street
seemed all ablaze with DIRE. Surely it
seemed that Hinsdale had thoroughly
awakened from her long sleep, and we be-
lieve Hinsdale people will once more hear
| the mill bells and whistles calling their
employees to work. During the evening
! Tammany Chief Edgar Applin drew U. U.
| Brigham, pharmacist at the Worden com
pany's, in road cart through the prlnci
pal streets on an election bet. A big bon
fire was also burning which could be seer
all over the town. A great many from
Hinsdale will attend the Winchester cele
| bratiOn tomorrow night.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-13

The bail was forfeited in 115 liquor
cases in the Rutland county court Tuesday.
The amount involved aggregated $7OOO,
and bench warrants were Issued.
Two Italian brigands who attempted to
hold up James Devine, a nurse, near Potts
Vile, Pa, Monday night were shot down
by him. Both men we're found by the
roadside badly wounded and one OF them
has since died.
George Wilkins's barn was burned a!
Mount Holly Tuesday with 10 cows ana
one hog. Mr.. wilkins has been subject
to temporary fits of insanity, and 1t is sup
posed that while in this condition he set
the fire. Three physicians who examined
him Wednesday recommended that he be
placed in the Brattleboro Retreat.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-13

TOWNSH END.
Mrs. A. A. Blood is on the sick list.

Mrs. A. A. Blood is on the sick list
A. Harrington was in town last week.
Miss Anna Twitchell has returned to
Pratts Inn.
West River grange meets Tuesday even
ing, Nov. II.
N. Harding of Little Falls, r. l., is visit
ing his nephew, Cyrus Harding.
Mr., and Mrs. Welcome White of Balti-
more, Md, are visiting Mr.. Whites sister,
Mrs. j. Spaulding.
Rev. Alonzo Fits of Middleboro, Mass,
was the guest of Rev. G. d. r. Meacham
for few days this week.
Several members of Blazing Star lodge,
F. &c A. NJ, attended the funeral of f. l..
Sprague at Jamaica last Saturday.
Mrs. VIM. McEhron of Glens Falls and
Mrs. Robert Montgomery of Fort Edward,
N. Y, are visiting their sister, Mrs. j. NJ.
Campbell.
1t is very important that there should be
a large attendance at the meeting of the
Young Mems Republican club, which will
be held tomorrow evening.
George A. Houghton, who is i'll with in
flammation of the bowels, is reported no
better. Charles Houghton of Orange was
called home on account of his illness.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-13
Carpets.

Heavy union, extra super6ne in
grains, usually AZ cents, now only
33 Cents a yard.
"Agawam" all wool ingrains, full
standard weight, always sold at So
cents, now only 40 cents yard.
Hartford and Lowell, five frame
best Brussels that means durability
and style. The ocular $G.25 quail
ity, our price is So cents a yard.
Best Begelow Administers, the
name alone means all that is luxuri-
Gus and stylish in floor covering.
Qualities that always sold from ST. so
to $r.75 a yard now ouly $l.25 a
yard, made and laid.
Another line OF Administers, best
quality, one that you have willingly
paid S1.25 yard for now only So
cents a yard, made and laid.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-13
Leland and Gray Seminary.

The fall term of Leland and Gray semi
nary closes today. The success of the
school during the term and the large at
tendance have been very encouraging for
those interested in the welfare of the in
stitution. From present Indications the
attendance for the winter term will be even
larger than during the past term. Mr..
Evans, a trained specialist in penmanshlp,
has been engaged to conduct classes in
that department during the winter term.
l.. V. S.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-13
MIL cure liver ills, easy to take,
1000 S PlllS easy to operate. % cents.
HAWLEY.

Today we have put on sale
another large lot of jackets
and capes, some very hand
some ones among them, and
many excellent bargains. No
woman can afford to buy an
outside garment in this mar
ket without at least looking
through our garment assort-
ment.
Books for our holiday sale
are beginningto come in. One
lot of 500 vols. already here,
being the celebrated Given
tieth Century Edition" This
series comprises titles care
fully selected from the STAN
dard works OF the worlds
greatest authors, suitable for
any library and attractive to
readers of refined tastes. The
books are well printed on ex-
ira laid paper, are bound in
red buckram, with richly Or
namental and artistic gold side
and back stamp, are rough
edge and gilt top. There are
IFS titles. The publishers
list price is ST. a volume. Our
price during this sale will be
40 cents.
More books coming.
Lot new white aprons
opened today.
cripple wave" elder down
in white, red and tan just in.
New bath towels at &c and
Ioc each.
More $I.o8 black brocade
skirts.
Lot 500 skirts, made o.
green-mix, brown-mix anc
blue. mix basket-woven nov
city goods, to be sold at $685.
each.
Lot purses and ladies' peck
et-books for holiday gifts.
More lace collarettes.
Special in ruffle edge sill
, side elastics at $50 a pair.
Job in club ties, for me-
and for women Ioc each
!: These are in new dark color
: ings, and are similar to the lo
of light colored ones we sol
!. at Ioc each last summer.
New, up-to-d date thing
opening all the time.
. ". /. HAWLEY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-13
WILMINGTON.
1.OoO.Ooo Feet of Log. Anoat

The jam of over 100000 feet of logs
above the old Bedstead shop in Searsburg
was broken last Friday, the rains of the
previous day having raised the river to a
high pitch. The jam extended up the
river over one-fourth mile. AS the jam
left the big bridge and rounded the island
the sight of the seething waters and the logs
from bank to bank made an impressive
sight for about an hour.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-13
Y. M. G. A. NOTES.

Very helpful and interesting meetings have
been held this week-the week Of prayer.
There will be a union meeting at the Methodist
church o.night which the members of the asso-
citation will attend.
A full set of regulation pins and candle pins for
the bowling alley is expe,ted to arrive this week.
The bath room and lockers have been made
ready this week. Members desiring lockers
should inquire at the ofice.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-13
FOREMOST
CARPET and FURNISHING HOUSE

Outside of New York and Boston.
We countenance none but the very
best makes in the country and only
the best styles of these.
We buy tor spot cash thus secur-
ing the very lowest figures that any
manufacturers will sell for.
We guarantee every yard of car
pet, and every article Of furniture we
sell-the loves: as we'll as the high
est priced-to be exactly as repre-
sented or money refunded If they do
not prove satisfactory.
Seven floors are given up to these
two lines of house furnishings, to-
tai of 10000 square feet crowded to
their utmost with thoroughly up to-
date and reliable goods.
What better place could there be
in which to purchase than from such
a house as ours where variety is
greatest, styles are best, and prices
are lowest1
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-13

AS agents we druggists will pay you back the
money on a 25 or so cent bottle OF Dr. Bale cough
Syrup "Hustena" (put up in three cornered bot
ties) If 1t does not cure your cough and prove the
best medicine ever used for severe coughs, lung
troubles and asthma. Try IL.
II. HOLDEN.
GEO. &c. GREENE.
+. II. DURGlN.
H. A. CHAPLIN.
THE WORDEN CO., Hinsdale, N. II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-13
EAST PUTNEY.

The annual fair and festival of the ladies'
society will be held at Pierce's hall next
Friday evening. The exercises will begin
promptly at 1880, to be followed by supper
and the sale of fancy and useful articles.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-13
Oil Cloths

Over 800 pieces just received,
brand new patterns in all the widths,
I yard, Ia yard, ~ yard and 2
yards. The IS cent quality at II
cents; the 80 cent quality at 20
cents; the IS cent quality at % cents
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-13
@arrtages.

In West Brattleb1ro, Nov II. by Rev. A. ]
Rough, j. Rollin Ashwell of Westminster and
Helen NJ Hall of West Brattleboro.
In Bellows Falls Nov 10, by Rev d. l.. Sanford.
Bellows Falls.
In Richmond. Va. Oct. 81, VIII Carder for
merry of Bellows Falls and Matte Gipperich Of
Richmond
In Bellows Falls. Nov Q, by Rev. Ellsworth
Fullerton, John Way and Mary Porter, both Of
Charlestown.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-13
Auction.

T WILL SELL at public auction at the residence
1 Of the late Amos Thurber of Guilford, on
lowing personal property, viz, yoke oxen, 8
cows, horses, 2 twoyear-old heifers, two-y ear
old bull yearling heif-r, 4 calves, cosset sheep
small lot rowen 100 bushels corn. so bushels oats,
two-horse lumber wagon, express wagon, OK
cart, jump seat wagon, / old buggy wagon,
express sleigh, twoseated Sleigh single sleigh,
work harness, 2 single harness, ! concord
buggy, traverse sleds, side hill plows, l6 inch
wheel harrow, drag harrow, l. yankee horse
rake, | wheelbarrow, l scraper, draft chains
stake chains, sap buctets, store and gathering
tubs, evaporator, cultivator PLANET, jr), old
Champion moving machine, Granite state NOW
ing machine, washing machine, wringer, old
fashioned spinning wheel, with articles too nu-
merous 10 mention. Terms cash, or bAnkable
paper for 30 days. -
G, p. gibson, Auctioneer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-13
pRaths.

In Stratton, Nov. o. Gerald Edwin, infant son
of Charles H. and Flora Grout. months.
In Chesterfield, N H., Nov. 8, Frank e. Naior,
30.
In Springfield, Mass, Nov 8, Burton L. Wilder,
formerly OF Westminster So.
In Saxtons River, Nov. 8, william Field,
formerly OF Westminster. TO-
In Ottawa, Kan, Oct rs Mrs. Susan M. Holmes,
q daughter OF John Putnam. late Of Grafton, 81.
In:Guilford Centre, Nov. 10, Lucius Worden.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-13

This sale will mean dollars saved
all buyers-in whatever line the pur-
chase lies. Consider the reasons why
we are the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-13
BIRTHS.

In Hinsdale, n H., Nov. = daughter to MI
and Mrs. VIM. Stevenson.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-13
D. MCGILLIVRAY,
Blasting.

7 AM prepared to do custom blasting with dyn-
Il amite on roads, lodges, etc. No drilling re-
quired on boulders. Large experen with ali
kinds of explosives. O. w. BARNES, Newfane,
VT. ga
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-13
MEEKINS, PACKARD & WHEAT.
we Inaugutate a
a
FIJI NITURE

Doubt the Largest This Section During the Last Sixty Days
Manufacturers Have Eagerly Disposed Their Stock Rcuy Low Prices
Purchases Unheard This
Opportunity All WOuld Purchasers Coming Time When Every
Thing Higher Prices These Goods Been Bought Sell Cheap
Cheap the Makes Country Money Than Ever