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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-23
ROASTED her A0M'ReR

Experisacs % Yossg Msa Who We H0s
Fsswssy VICE Ms re-.
A young man from this city wrote
a letter TO Q Davenp port lady Of whom
he was somewhat OF IN admirer.
making an engagement at one Of the
Sunday afternoon concerts on that
side of the stream. Receiving no
answer he took for granted that he
had been successful 90 far. The ap-
pointed day rolled around and be
was on the scene At the moment.
But che didn't come. The fact OF the
matter is he had not mt the Young
lady, but had q very good descrip-
ton Of her. But no one who Tailed
with his idea Of the lady appeared
at the hall that day. He felt
crushed.
Two weeks afterward he dropped
into the concert. He spied pair Of
eyes he felt as though he had known
for years. He smiled; che smiled,
and they both smiled. Finally q con-
versation was struck up. lie said
that he was a stranger in these parts.
but that he had few friends in Rock
Island.
ut is very evident that have at
least one on that eide of the river,
too" she replied. 81 received a let
ter from fellow there, whom I have
no recollection of ever hearing OF,
much less meeting. in which he
makes an appointment with me, in
Producing his message with a silly
lot Of stuff in which he attempts to
use flowery language, and falls down
in elegant style. His grammar has
been sadly neglected, l must say"
This brought blush to the oh seks
OF the Rock Islander, who wondered
il the letter to which she referred in
such sarcastic terms was the one
written by him.
He inquired her name. She gave
it up after considerable persuasion.
He asked her to repeat it. 1t was
her, he thought.
swell, I'm the man { wrote
that silly letter to you, ] guess" he
said.
Then it was her turn to blush.
She modified what she had said
about the letter writer, however.
and they parted good friends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-23

its sanction on his course by renom-
mating him remains to be decreed.
Two years ago it turned its back
upon another venerable and time
honored justice in the person Of S
F. Cooke, who was no match for the
rival Of latter day political methods
And deacon" Halves cannot get
out among the boys like he once
could. Hence the uncertainty as to
his continuance in the office which
he has 60 long filed. II it were pos
sible, however, to establish the nom
partisan spirit in the department of
Justice, The ARGUS knows of no one
among republicans to whom it could
give it's support more cordially than
to the honest-hearted. fair.minded
squire. who is just rounding up his
score of years as township official.
David Halves has q history full OF
interest among the pioneers of Rock
Island county. His early life as one
of the sturdy settlers who hewed the
pathway for civilization through
the wilds of western Illinois, was
full Of hardship. He delights to tell,
as his friends delight to hear. Of the
hazardous undertaking that the fore.
fathers OF Illinois found the estab.
lishment of the settlements for the
whites among the copper skins, who
originally Inhabited the county here
sbouts. Born in Beechertown, Mass.
Oct. 10, 1909. Squire Halves walked
into what is now Rock Island, then
Stephenson, in the month of October
1885. He trod the old Knoxville
road into this city, coming one
balmy autumn morning, which be
says he shall never forget A month
later he returned to Massachu sets
for his family, and in 1886 he was in
st. Louis on his second western trip
There he remained year. and then
launched in the hotel business q,
Naples, Morgan county.
In Rock Island to Stay.
But he was soon forcing his wal
toward this locality again. It va,
his ideal. and in September, 1887, hs
was back. and this has for 60 year,
been his home. Between 1888 AID
1899 he kept the old Rock ISLAND
house. For q time thereafter he wa.
engaged in various pursuits. He saw
the place grow from eight house,
when he fret came, and when q city
was incorporated he became an al
derman and served two years in tn,
common council. In 1861 b. wa
elected sheriff, which Office he hello
two years, and for the Is years fol
lowing he was in the stone aud lin.
business. He prospered handsomely
out met with reverses afterward. IL
was elected justice OF the peace il
1877, which Office he still holds, al
for II years ending last Novem Der b
was coroner of Rock Island county
While he was in the stone bushes
he constructed the FIRST sewers il
Rock Island and he has in other ~ is
been connected with the development
and advancement of the community
Mr.. Halves was married in 1881 i
Massachusetts to Julia NJ Bsbcock
who died September Is, 1870, lesviD
with her husband two sons, Maj. c
IW. and Frank. now Of Fulton. SOUR
HAYES was again united in marriag
lin 1872 with Susan Arnold.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-23
STUDY OF DIPLOMACY
Second Of the Lscturs Association ssrie.
l. Ln>s Evening.

second OF the Lecture Association Softes
Lnss Evening.
The second OF the Rock Island
Lecture association series wss given
last evening by Prof. Edwin T.
Sparks. OF Chicago, in the a.sembI Us
room Of the Rock leland High scho oil
The subject va. Benjamin Franklin
and American ID plo1acy." aad the
lecture treated of the place II dip
lomacy in American history, its
early necessity, ana taking MP in this
connection the department Of for
eign affairs Is II wa il l7Sl. and
the department. Of state in 1883.
Ben jamin Franklin Was spoken of ~
the father OF American diplomacy.
and the history OF his connection
with the diplomacy Of the govern.
ment was traced. taking up hi
training as colonial agent 10 England.
on the secret com mite OF CORE
spondence. as missioner to
France. alienation Of the misf,r-
tunes OF Silas Dean. the policy OF
Vergennes. Beaumarchais. Bur.
goyne's surrender and Lord NOrth's
cunciliatory proposition, the treaty
OF 1I1s, the new features in diplom-
acy-Spsin Sweden and Holland. All
taese were trea'ed OF under tue he.d
OF France. Then as applying to Eng
land, the change in English politics
after 1873, the negotiations to Oswald.
fisheries and loyaiists, the treaty Of
1852, etc. In the later relations
with England. John Adams n, the
nrst minister, Joys treaty. the
treaty OF 1874. cooperation in the
Monroe doctrine and the Genevs
awards were dwelt upon. The late
relations with France, including
Genet, Napoleon's decrees. Louisiau :
and Macmillan, and the position OF
the United States among the nation.
followed. II was set forth that IN,
revolutionary war gained the sdmis
sion OF the United States into the
family OF nations as an ally OF on,
leading power (France) against the
other (Eogland). The situation
opened the way for treaties with
other powers. The appearance OF I
new and growing competitor in sgri
culture. manufacture and commerce
not dependent upon the force of srms
Tor support. caused . rearrspgemen,
OF international ideas and relations,
The true idea Of a neutral end. an
expouenf in the United States.
The pending arbitrss ion treaty he
tween the United States and Gres,
Britain was . subject Of incidental
discussion aud much interest VA
shown The next lecture will be on
the subject Of John Marshall and
the Fe. sral Judiciary
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-23
Death of ars Tsanie Fisb.

Mrs. &c. Den mann received q dis
patch from ngtamptop. n. T.. this
morning announcingithe death Of her
aunt, Mrs. Fannie Fish. formerly Of
Rock Island. She was ~ years Of
age, and widow OF the late Myron Fish.
at one time in the banking business
here. She Was Q sister Of Mylo Lee.
She 10 survived by two children, Mrs.
Edward Mckinney and Miss Myra
Fish. of Binghsmpton. The funeral
will occur Monday at Binghampton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-23
CASES OF CRIME.
Those TO Occupy the Circuit
Court Next.


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Esssy 80 cessss Weps-ySss ve~.~.
ossss Jssy-Ossss yessessss,es n ssss.
esssss.
The criminal calendar oil he
taken up In the Great court nes,
week ~ the cSnclusioa Of the krapp,
K i. d r. damage suit. which has
been on trial for several DAYS nj.
ready. and which from present indi.
cations will not be conciuced for 4
couple Of more days. The criminal
cases viii be sricd IN the following
manner:
Frank Harvey. burglary: Henry
Clayton. second oficnse petty lar.
ceny; tremus Kimball. joan Truiscn,
cmoszzlemcnt; Apdre~ kenpedy y.
Joseph smith. James Bsyiey. Msrk
Lashley and Edgar ROBBINS. burg.
isry; Henry clayton. second offerss
petty larceny; Earnest Mateon.
Charles johnson and Aitle s~anson.
larceny and second cfcnsc petty lar.
ceny; Margaret wslkup. resisting 40
officer: George kingsbury e; al.
conspira y: Harry wickmsr. fors.
cry; Anne Peterson. arson; Richard
Wade. false preteuses; A. j. Brown.
Willis II 'oper. william Killing. sp.
peal; William Sears ct al. election
fraud; James O'Hern. socomy: AIMS
Poni,z. II. q. simpson, Charles
Evans. appeal; Matthias Schueli g,
al, conspiracy; William r. Stevens.
assault to rape (settle COSTS; George
kiDgsoury, conspiracy; George
Kingsbury. for recogn,zsnce: Harry
Wickman. forgery (tour country;
Theodore Kelly, assault Co kill; Elijah
Essex, James II. Essex. Edward
kubitz. Edward Williams G, nj.
burglary; Edward Williams. assault,
to steal; Richard Wade, false pre-.
lenses; Anne Peterson. arson 1.-TWO
counts); Harry kaskaddcn. burglary.
To try the above CAGES IL IL estimated
will Costume n leasYa months time.
Many OF those have been carried oycs
from last term, aud the states ut.
torney is very anxious to re; them
to trisl.
hUot Buso0o ofouo yogy.
The fact that the recent grand jury
has so distinguished itself in the re.
suit Of its deliberations attaches un.
usual importance TO the composition
OF il. am hence the repu blication al
the names will be received with in.
terest. Here Is the nov famou.
body:
John q Adams. Cordovs; b. W.
WOODBURY., Coe; Amos Sheppard,
Csnoe Creek: W. W. Moore, Zuma
Robert savage. Port Byron; d. e.
Gisnz, Hampton; Herbert Gould.
South Moline; A. r Lunaquist. Don.
aid Stewart, e. y. Grantz. Moline; D..
Z. Wilson. Charles Burgquist. ". B
Bruner. VI chsei ~ xton. Rock Island
G. q. Dack. South Rock Island: J.. B.
Hai,lip. Black Hawk; William
Adams. Coal Valley; David warnock
Rural; Perry Onaver. Bowling: IL
Bur hacker. Buffalo Prairie; Addison
Rush. Edgingtop; Joel Hampton
Drury; { l.. Wenks. Andalussa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-23
YOUNG SKATER DROWNED
Rraak Hswsss. % Berssew. rssssAD -
DSunken Siough.

RaAk Hswsss. % Besssew. rssssAD 4
Dsunkss Sseogh.
Frank, 1S-year-old son Of A. l..
Newton, OF Bsrstow. was drowned In
Drunken slough. about . mile east
Of his home. Ut = o'clock this morn.
ing.
The unfortunate Was lad skating
with two companions when the acct.
dent occurred. He broke through and
disappeared under the ice. where he
renamed . half hour. before his
body WAS rescued. William johnson.
bridge foreman for the Burlington,
Who was working near BY. taking
the lads remains from the water.
Attempts Ut resuscits;ion were made,
but without avail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-23
TO STAND IT'S GROUND
Moline 60 MA H. a.se~ Ca rscss ssm -
the R~eh River Bsssge.

Moline Co MA IL a.sc- ss rsess sssu A
the Rseh Rsv~s Bsssse.
According 60 instructions given
him At the meeting Of the Moline
council two weeks ago. Corporation
Counsel Moore has submitted 10 the
a dermen OF that city . complete
statement sneot the Rock liver
fridge case. The statement r~vies ~
the csse from the time the fret no.
tice was served on ex-Mayor Brnnet,
wo years ago. demanding that O
dras be placed In the bridge or that
the bridge he raised % Q height not
less than 37i feet above low wstcr
mark. Lister . notice vas served on
the city 20 make the changes within
six months after May IL. 1895. and
another one In March. 1896. thsi the
work be completed before August 81.
The city's reasons WHY .; could not
be required TO put 10 . draw or build
8 high bridge were cited. The
grounds were that the Legislature Ia
its act granting the charter 60 the
original company building the bridgs
stipulated that neither the company
nor its assignees 81 5uld be required
to maintain . draw unless the rsii.
roads crossing the river should b.
required 20 DO so; that congre.,
could not empower the secretary 81
var to determine the question Of the
nsvigsbility Of o river OF whether
the bridge was m unreasonable OBJ
struct!on 70 navigation. Opinion,
and decisions we're also cited from
similar cases and the city advised e
hold TO lie position.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-23

Cascarets Candy Cathartic. the
most wonderful medical discovery Of
the age, pleasant and refreshing to
the taste. act gently and positively
on the bowels, cleansing the entire
system, dispel colds. cure headsche.
fever. habitual constipation and bill
iousness. Please buy and try . box
Of c. C. c. today; 10. IS. so cents.
Sold and guaranteed 70 cure By al
drugKistA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-23
A SCORE OF YEARS.
David Halves Service az JUS
tice of the Peace.
LONG PERIOD ENDS THIS sPRmG

WIN the Rep1bIieoa Party Continas "a
Recognize Him Of Oas Of ths STURDY
Pioaesrs Of Western Illansis-Au .Lsks
Him.
With the expiration Of his present
term as justice of the peace, David
Halves will have completed 20 years
continued service in the Office
and 80 well liked is "the dea-
con" among ali classes of people.
irrespective OF politics. that they
have counted not the days when by
Law the time Of his incumbency shall
cease. How far the party to which
the squire has attached his fortunes,
will shape it's ends that it may place
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-23

Hoods Pills act harmosiossly with
Hoods S.rsaparilla.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-23
Hell is Paved

With good intentions. So a sage said long ago.
Even In these days we find many who intend to
do well, but seldom do. Shields intends to give
low prices, and he does 1t to the satisfaction of
every one. Keep yourself posted by watching
this space AID you will find many things that
will assist you In saving some of those lovely
dollars, and at the same time live just as well
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-23

The taxes for 1896 are nov due
aud payable ss the lsv osics .of
0. E. Cramer. 17i2 Second avenue.
Bring last years tar rec. ipss
and avoid delay In searching for de-
seriptiops- HENRI KsogoEn.
Township Colsscsos.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-23
fe Caes . Colo /. o. ~

Take laxative Bromo Ouinine Tab.
let's All druggists refund the
money II IL fsils 70 cure. Is osuSe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-23

Ten days are required to make thu
voyags between New York and Aiassss-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-17
DRIVEN OUT BY A cHINAMAN.

Many Paupers Left the Kings County
Almshouse When Hi Wang Appeared.
Superintendent william Murray, Of the
Kings County (Brooklyn) Almshouse, has
a Chinese pauper in his keeping upon whom
his other charges look with more or less dis
favor The result is that within the. past
two days, since the Chinaman first mace his
appearance. sixty-seven paupers have left
the institution.
Hi Wang, for that Is his name, Is an able
bodied Chinaman, about fifty years old, who
formerly kept q laundry. He was arrested
few days ago as a vaSrant in Brooklyn, and
Police Justice Goettiug. In the Lee Avenue
Police Court. committed him to the ans
house.
Upon his arrival at the institution he was
assigned to quarters in the main building.
The other inmates Of the institution looked
askance upon the arrival OF the newcomer,
and while there was nothing openly said
there we're significant glances exchanged
and Immediately there began an exodus. On
the first day fOrty-fcur inmates took their
departure and next day there were twenty
three others
None OF the sixty-seven has returned. HI
Wang has been in this country twenty-three
years. Characteristic of his countrymen, he
is quiet and docile, and not communicating.
How he met with reverses is not known. HI
Wang refuses to talk about 1t or even to inti-
mate the cause OF bis present circumstancaa
Whether or not 1t Is due to fan tan or shd~
hard luck will probably never be known.
Jim Ling, another Chinaman, who said he
represented a Chinese society in Mott street,
New York City, called upon Hi Wang for the
purpose Of Investigating his case, and de-
clared that the society intended to provide
means for the release Of his countryman.
Superintendent Murray said that it was an
unheard OF thing for Chinaman to b q
pauper In the poorhouse.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-17
END OF FIFTY-FoURTH CONGRESS.
Three Appropriation Bills, Including the
Sundry Civil Bill, Not Signed.

Three Appropriation Bills, Including tho
Sundry Civil Bill, Not Signed.
At12 o'clock noon on Thursday the Fifty
fourth Congress adjourned. Speaker Reeds
address, prior to adjournment, follows:
Gentlemen Of the House OF Representa-
tives: Two years ago you were summoned
TO your share of legislative work which
could not be otherwise tn IN n..oisagreeable,
disappointing and unsatisfactory, for 1t In
voved dismal struggle to adapt narrow
ing income to the growing wants of great
Nation, growing to be still greater. a
"You were, most OF you, untried In your
new vocation. How others have performed
their share of the task 1t Is not for US to say.
But it is proper for me to say that your share
OF the divided duty has been performed with
so much readiness and good sense that
even among the asperities OF q heated
campaign there was no room for any attack
upon the House of Representatives.
'"I am sincerely grateful for the kind ex-
preston of your confidence and esteem; but
I am still more grateful for the daily kind
ness and good will on the part Of every mem
ber on both sides of the House.
ITO all OF you then, gentlemen OF all
parties, offer the sincere expression Of the
highest personal regard"
-Four OF the grent appropriation bills have
failed-the Indian bill, the Agricultural bill
and the Sundry Civil bill by reason Of the
Presidents refusal to sign them, and the
General Deficiency bill by the failure Of the
conference to agree.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-17

On the left side it Is open over panel of
seed pearls embroidered on satin.
Beginning at the bottom Is f1ounce of
Venetian point lace of special and beauti-
full design, a half yard in width, which Is
cascaded narrow at the bottom, and gradu-
ally widens toward the top, until it Is ex-
tended its full width over the Lip and out to
the bnck, where it is partly concealed under
the full train. The right side Of the skirt Is
also slashed open halfway up. and under
that also Is an embroided petticoat Of pearls.
The bodice Is tight fitting and slightly
pointed at front and back. The lower part
Is OF silver cloth and the upper and back
OF pearls The same lace that is used In the
founce Is fastened at the waist liDe into
narrow point and Is draped wider toward
the shoulders IN V-shape. From there it
spreads out over the sleeves and under
strap of silver cloth, two inches at the top
and four inches at the bottom. This strip
Is also embroidered In pearls.
The collar Is of pearl-emI mIroidered satin.
From it is high Medici collar of the lace,
wide out and full. to showthe pattern.
Long aud fairly tight are the sleeves, and
they are finished at the wrist with Vandyke
effects, embroidered at the edge, from which
they fall from narrow lace OF the same de-
sign rs that onthe skirt.
With this gorgeous gown Mrs. Mckinley
wore number OF diamonds to fasten the
lace, the handsomest being a diamond star
and sunburst of unusual briiltancy. She
also wore exquisite side combs.
The fan carried for this occasion is Of the
small empire shape, OF lace, the same design
as that on the gown, exquisitely embroidered
in pearls.
The lining for this gown Is Of white satin,
heavy and rich. Around the bottom inside
are half dozen ruffles to give full effect
particularly to the train.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-17

The effect when the lights were turned on
the decorations was marvelously beautiful.
There were 500 ground glass incandescent
lights used In the room and fifty arc lights
The 148 iron pillars supporting the balconies
of the court were jacketed with yellow and
white challie, aud on each pillar were sixteen
lights. The drapings throughout the room
were entirely Of yellow and white.
At the west end of the court, up above the
second balcony. hung large National flag,
consisting Of red, white and blue incandes-
cent lights, which by mechanical contriv-
ance gave the effect of the waving OF the
genuine bunting. On the south side OF the
court, above the band balcony, was set
piece, with the names Mckinley and Hobart
on streamers. and done in electric lights:
surmounted by shield of red, white and
blue and the American eagle.
At the east end Of the court was perhaps
the most pleasing feature of the whole con-
ception. A large balcony had been con-
structed. reaching fifty feet out into the
court, to accommodate the orchestra. This
was beautifully draped with yellow and
white, and a large, deep arch had been con-
structed entirely Of yellow and studded with
electric lights.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-17

sworn in by Chief Justice Fuller, OF the
Uuited States Supreme Court, as President
of the United States. The new Chief Execu-
tive then delivered his inaugural address.
At its conclusion he was escorted 20 the
White House amid the booming of cannon
and the shouts of his fellow citizens. After
luncheon he took his stand in the pavilion
erected on the park front Of the White
House, and from there reviewed the inau-
gural parade. At night he attended the
inaugural ball which was held in the Pension
Building.
The parades, installation ceremonies and
social functions which attended the induc-
lion OF President Mckinley were on a most
elaborate and impressive scale. There was
a much larger turnout Of United States
troops than on similar occasions, and'while
the civic bodies were not so numerous they
were all uniformed in some distinctive man
ner, and, what is more important, all had
chance to march up the Avenue, an oppor-
tunity denied many clubs in the past who
stood in line on Capitol Hill until night and