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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-08
HOME ASSOCIATION BALL.
Entertainment ~ the Industrial Han Last
Night.

Entertainment ~ the Industrial Ban Last
Night.
Fully one hundred and fifty cou.
pies attended the entertainment and
ball given last evening by the Indus
trial Home association at its hall on
Third ave nue. The association has
determined on giving entertain ments
of this nature as Q means of raising
funds with which to meet its fnan-
cial obligations. and the plan thus
far has been an exceedingly success
full one. An excellent program was
given last evening. 1t consisted of
selections by the Ladies' Iowa Mill
tary band and the mandolin club;
vocal solos BY j. A. Huot, of Daven,
port; Mrs. May Richard Casey, Mas
ter Ben Jones, Master Garlic Herzog
aud Miss Matte Jones; sorgs by the
Howling Owl quartet; vocal duet by
Misses Matte and Lottie Jones; reci-
tation by Master Virgil Leroy ia
cobs, and drum and cornet solos by
Master Dannie Jensen.
The program was enjoyed i'm
mensely by the large audience and
was not over until 1880, when dane
ing was commenced. and at midnigh
luncheon was served by Caterer AL
lars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-08
The Ltllput!an,.

The Liliputians will make their
appearance In the tri-cities Monday
ana Tuesday May 10 and ii at the
burtis, presenting their great spec
:, 1scuiar extravaganza, merry
irampe.' The beauty and exec
!ence OF the entertainment these
blJou artists offer have never been
surpassed by any company. merry
ramps" affords them better chances
Ior the display Of their versatile tai
ents than any Of their former plays
aud they will no doubt add q great
mum oer to the legion of friends they
nave here already. A mstinee will
De given Monday at 2 p. m. These
afternoon performances are particu-
!ariy favored BY ladies and young
folks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-08
Building . vestibuie Car,

In the shops of the Tri.City Rail-
way company Manager Lardner is
having constructed a vestibule car
for the Bridge line. 1t will be prac-
tically new car throughout. the
object being to give it test on the
most exposed branch Of the system
the coming winter in order that the
public may have an idea as to the
or disadvantages of the
front, in view of the petit
tions which were sent to the COM
pany last winter. After the new car
has been thoroughly tested, and if it
proves an improvement to the SER
vice or an actual benefit to the mo-
tormen. all the bridge cars will be
similarly equipped next>,winter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-08
GATHERING IN THE DATA
Obsssvsr VA. Prepsriog IN Inssrsssans
Statement.

ObseEvsf WaJx Prrpsrlog IN Intsr estang
- Statement.
Observer Walz, the local forecast
official. returned from Burlington,
where he collected some data con-
corning the recent overflow of water
in tbas section. The object of his
trip was to secure information re-
garding the height and damage re-
snlting in high water between Mus
catine island and Burlington, includ-
ing Keithsburg. where the govern
ment is putting in new levee.
Opposite Burlington on the Illinois
shore. he says. there are evidences
that the water extended back to the
hills, some five miles from the regu-
lar hank of the river. About one
third of this land is used for cultiva-
ton. which is greatly delayed. Still
the water has gone down and most
of this land is now being cultivated.
Above the city two islands, occupied
and cultivated, we're overlooked and
considerable damage done. At
Keithsburg there would have been
little. if any. overflow had the new
levee now in course OF construc-
ton been completed. As it is the
water extended back some four or
five miles and overlooking all the low
lands. The most suffering seems to
have been among the workmen on
the levee, who have been out OF work
for some time on account of the high
water. Fortunately no damage was
done to the levee. The data collect
ed by Mr. Walz pertains more par
ticularly to the effects of high water
and the damage done and will be in
cluded in general report relative to
the food. Each observer in the river
towns. from St. Paul to the gulf, has
been given q certain portion of the
river and the reports will be compil-
ed and published. According to the
general report the upper river, north
Of Muscatine, was quite free from
any trouble. Below that point, how.
ever, it was q different story, and
grows worse as one goes down the
river.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-08

Commissioner Champion, of Spen-
Ger square. is adopting a new syste m
OF flower beds running along the
walks from the center to the first cross
walk on all the approaches, and he
has other plans in view in the line OF
identifying the grounds, as has been
the case in the past. Commissioner
Champion states that he expects to
set apart certain days each week
when children under proper restraint
will be permitted TO play on the
grass.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-08
ROYAL AND NEIGHBORlY
VIII be the Manner Of Entertainment OF
Next Weeks Visitors.

The committee appointed on ar
rangements for the entertainment OF
the head officers and delegates of the
Royal Neighbors of America, which
meet in Rock Island May ILLS, met
at the city council room last even
ing to complete the arrangements.
The program as arranged includes q
trolley party to Moline and the
Tower. reception and luncheon,
steamboat excursion down the Hen.
nepin. and railway excursion to the
arsenal. The general committee Is
composed Of: W. c. Maucker, E. F.
Helpenstell. John Hetter, George
Barker. T. B. Reidy. M. v. Concan
non. j. E. Larkin, J. B. Reams. F.
Eckard. P. j. Cary; Mesdames John
Smith. ID. w. Smith, M. McKennev.
E. +. Helpenstell. C. C. Hodges. nj.
V. Archer. p. j. Cary, John Thomas,
Ed Hill, B. Aainsworth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-08
Some of the Suggestions of
the New Mayor.
LEvEE AMONG OTHER THINGS.
Also a Reservoir and Sewer
age System.
Desired Improvement in the
Police Department.

Mayor Medill made manv wise
suggestions in his inaugural message
delivered upon the opening Of nis Sec
ond term, and if all Of them are car
ried into execution they will give to
Rock Island even greater distinction
than it now enjoys as one of the
model cities of Illinois and surround
ing states Mr.. Medill has always
been q firm advocate of public i'm
provement. He was identified with
such line OF policy while q private
citizen, a. secretary of the old Citi-
zens Improvement association, before
he ever thought Of being mayor, and
during his first administration he
demonstrated how an executive,
properly disposed, can advance the
city in this respect. His inaugural
address Of last Monday night evinces
q purpose to continue to adhere
steadfastly to this course. Among
other things which he points out as
most needful of early attention on
the part Of the city, is First avenue
and the river front, which he aptlv
terms as the gateway to the city from
the west. The expression in itself
furnishes the strongest argument in
behalf Of. the long desired improve
ment. If the city does not care for
the entrance to its front yard. it can
not expect its citizens to maintain
the proper respect for appearances
in their lawns. The city sets the ex-
ample and if it is slovenly abou,
what should be the most attractive
portion Of its own premises, like re-
suits cannot be unexpected, as far as
the citizens generally are concerned.
Among other sound suggestion.
made by the new mayor are those
in advocacy Of reservoir system on
the bluff, the promotion of the moral
welfare Of the city. the general extern.
sion of streets and sidewalks OF 8
permanent nature. the establishment
OF sewer districts in the interest O.
sanitation, and the adding of two
policemen to the force and the
mounting Of those in the outly ing
districts.
sht uld Be Done Now.
While ell these Improvement
should receive the most thoughtful
attention on the part OF the council
and early action devised with refer
erence to all as fast as the city is in :
position to promote them, especiall,
as far as the levee is concerned,
which the public expects t.
see put through the present sea
son, the council can yer,
properly take up the police force
suggestions at once. The need Of
at least two additional men has been
matter of frequent discussion and
they should be provided for 80 that
the mayor NAV appoint them before
the new uniforms are ordered, to the
end that all may be ordered at the
same time. The city of Davenpor,
has steadily increased its police force
in recent years and Moline has Jus,
added two more pGtrolmen. The
idea OF mounting the patrolmen in
the outlying districts either on
horses or bicycles is also a most ex.
cellent one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-08
ScHURR HAD MONEY,
Suspicion of Foul Play Grow
ing.
FATE Of AN OLD RESIDENT.
Had a Roll of Bills on the
Fatal Night.
Only a Small Amount Pound
on His Body.
FATE OF AN OLD RESIDENT.

Many people in Cable and Sherrard
still cling to the theory that Oliver
Schurr, whose body was found in y
pond at the former village, was the
victim of foul play.
The unfortunate man was last seen
in Cable about 8 O'Clock on the night
of his disappearance. He is said to
have had considerable money. He
had been drinking heavily, and
would flash roll of bills at intervals.
When his clothing was searched
after the finding of his body, it con-
tanned only 21 cents. This fact has
strengthened the belief among some
people that he was assaulted. robbed
and thrown into the pond, where,
stunned by q blow which he may
have received. and helpless, anyway,
from intoxication. he persisted.
There were several hard looking
strangers in Gable on the fatal night.
Some of tn EN- were negroes, and II
there was such thing Is foul play
in connection with Schurr's death,
the people out there are inclined to
attribute the crime to them.
Once Well Fixed.
Oliver Schurr was about so years
Of age. He was an old resident of
that section. where at one time he was
in possession Of considerable prop
erty and is said to have been COM
fortably situated. He has three broth
ers. and made his home with them
since he and his wife separated.
Mrs. Sohurr was aiterward welded
to Rock Island commercial traveller.
Schurr also leaves two grown up
children, a daughter and son. They
went to Cable as soon as they learned
Of their fathers fate, but the remains
had been buried before they arrived.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-08

Cascarets Candy Cathart:c

Cascarets Candy Cathart;c, 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 headache,
fever. habitual constipation and bill
iousness. Please buy and try box
OF G. c. c. today; 10. Is. so cents.
Sold and guaranteed to cure by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-08

Remember spring is here. and
summer is sure to come. Remem Der
you want a new summer hat 1t res
sonable price. Remember Ottesen'e
millinery establishment have them.
Remember 222 West Second street,
Davenport. and don't forget il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-08

The best Salve in the world for
Cuts. Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
nhenn, Fever Sores, letter, Chopped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all
skin EfuPtions. and positively cures
f1ies. OF no pay required. 1t Is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price rs cents per
box For sale by Harris & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-08

Are the most fatal of all diseases.
Foley's Kidney Cure. . guaranteed
remedy. or money refunded. Sold
by NJ. T. Bahueen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-08

The less money has the longer he wants
looking for the people
Shoes item OF
q
prices the easiest thing world
ored shoes especially women
coloed shoes than anybody Rock Island
The bigger the business
what these first then
costs nothing to look Ladies' Oxfords 7c
Ladies' Shoes blood
500 mems shoes from csc up. in the coin
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-08

A so cent trial bottle Of Eoley's
Kidney Cure will prevent serious re-
sultt from this fatal disease. Sold
BY n. F. Bahnoen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-08
Shake Hands

With opportunity whenever he presents himself,
Is motto that all should heed. Old opportun-
ityis met around Shields store oftener than
anywhere else In town. In fact he makes It his
headquarters and seldom takes vacation. Get
int6ahe habit of going to Shields and you will
soon become greatly attached to the kindly old
opportunity. When you have done 50 your life
will be brighter and as the novelists say you
will live happy ever after" These low prices
hould interest you.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-08

Cascarets stimulate liver. kidney
and bowels Never sicksn, weaksu
or griPe; 10 csnts-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-08

Notice is hereby given that the
alleys OF the city will be cleaned, be-
ginning with Monday. May 10. All
persons are directed to have all gar.
bage and refuse deposited in their
alleys by that time.
j. p. COMEGYs,
Health Commiaaionsv
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-08
The People Are Convinced

When they read testimonials of cures
by Hoods Sarsaparilla. They are
written by honest men and women,
and are plain, straightforward state
ments of fact. The people have con-
fidence in Hoods Sarsaparilla be-
cause they know it actually and per-
cures, even when other
medicine fails.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-08

Hoods Pills are the only pills to
take with Hoods Sarsaparilla. Easy
and yet efficient.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-08

Health Commissioner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-16
AYEAR'S BUSINESS.
Government Report Shows That
Somebody is Amassing Silver.

Washington, June 16.-The monthly
statements of the exports and imports
of the United States issued by the bu-
reau of statistics makes the remarkable
showing that never before in the his
tory of the country have the exports of
merchandise, which includes practically
all the exports except gold and silver,
reached so high figure as during the
fiscal year ending June 80; 1897, nor has
the excess of exports over imports ever
been so large. The only time these
figures were approached was in 1892,
when the United States was making
heavy shipments of grain to feed E1u-
ropes suffering from a series of def
Gent harVestS. The statement for 1897
with comparisons, is as follows:
Exports of merchandise, 81, 032 99S, 7S0;
increase over 1886, about $40, 600.
The total exports of domestic and for
eign merchandise, 81, 051, &87 ,091, as COM
pared with $3.50, SOC, 1893 for 1896. The
total imports of merchandise during
the fiscal year just closed amounted to
of duty The total imports were about
SIS, $4,000 less than last year, and ex-
cess of exports over imports for the
year was $287 ,613, 1S6. This is an ex-
cess of about $1s5, 100000 over last year
and an excess of about $23, 000, 900 over
any previous year.
The figures for June also show an i'm
portant gain. The domestic exports of
merchandise during that month
amounted to $72 sec, $50, a gain over
June, 1886, of So, 900, 000
The imports for June amount to $s4,-
S26, no, as compared with $56, 1853, 740 for
June 1896. The exports of gold, in
GLIDING ores, for the fiscal year 1897,
amounted to $40, 359, $780, as compared
with $112 4O9, SAT for 1886. The imports
of gold amounted to $85, 103 075, an in
crease of $75, 10000 over 1896. The ex-
ports of silver in 1897 amounted to $751;
946, 63S and the imports $20,533, 227. The
excess of gold imports over exports
therefore was $44. 653, 1876 and the ex-
cess of silver exports over imports $31,
Alb ALL Never before has the silver
movement, both export and import,
reached so high figure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-16
MARRIED HIS HOUSEMAID,
Descendant of John Cadwallader
WEEDS q Former Servant

Philadelphia, Pa, July 16.-Dr. c. E.
CadwaIIader. the head of one of PhiIa-
delphfa's oldest and most exclusive
families, was married yesterday after
noon in ST. PauTs Episcopal church to
Bridget Marie Ryan, his former house
maid.
The marriage caused quite a sensa-
ton in society circles in this city Mr.
Charles E. Cadwallader is a descend
ant of the famous John Cadwallader
the emigrant who arrived in America
in 1887. The bride comes of poor, but
respecta BILE, Irish parents. She is 81
years of age, while her distinguished
husband has passed So
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-16
TILLMAN ASKS WHY
The President Couldn't Run the Rail
roads as Well as the Courts.

Washington, July 16.-Pacific railroad
affairs occupied the attention of the sem
ate yesterday, and the Harris resolution
relating to the pending judicial proceed
ings against the Union Pacific road finally
went over until today.
On motion of Mr.. Carter the senate, at
p. m., went into executive session.
The doors were opened again at 1:15 p.
m. and the tariff resolution requesting
the president to suspend proceedings to
carry into effect the alleged agreement to
sell the interest of the United States in the
Union Pacific railroad and in the sinking
fund was considered. Mr.. Harris spoke
in support of the resolution The resolu-
ton was laid aside temporarily and Mr..
Tillman secured the passage of the bill in
relation to. the interstate transportation
of distilled spirits and declaring such
spirits to be subject to state laws to the
same extent spirits distilled in the
state. Mr.. Allen (Neb), spoke in support
of the Harris resolution.
Mr.. Allen was involved in frequent con-
troversies with Mr.. Gear. In the course
of his remarks he urged government own
ership and operation of the Union Pacific
road, declaring that it would reduce pas
senger and freight rates from so to 60 per
cent.
Mr.. Gear insisted that government own
ership would increase passenger and
freight rates As per cent Mr.. Gear assert
ed that the managers of the Populist
party had suppressed a report on govern
ment ownership of railroads after finding
from statistics that it increased rates
Mr.. Butler, as chairman of the Popu-
list national committee promptly denied
the statement in toto.
Mr.. Tillman came in at one point with
the statement that one-f1fth of the rail-
roads of the country were in the hands
of the court which was analogous to
government ownership. Why should not
the president and executive authorities
run railroad as well an irresponsible
judge.
Mr.. TfIlman referred to his observation.
while governor, of the Irregularities in
judicial railroad management. Mr.. Gear
suggested: THAT only shows the lack of
morals in South Carolina"
mo, it shows the lack of morals in the
judiciary of the United States in controlI-
ing railroads. answered Mr.. Tillman.
Mr.. Allen had not concluded his speech
on the Harris resolution when at CLOCK
the senate adjourned
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-16
TOPEKA FIRE ALARMKEY.

q Morse and Jackson Streets
IS Kansas Avenue and Railroad Street.
s6 Gordon and Taylor Streets.
nT Laurent and Harrison Street.
IS Grant Street and Topeka Avenue
se IA Street and Topeka Avenue
Is Kansas avenue and Second Street.
IA No. l Fire Station.
as Monroe and Kious Streets.
~l6 Kansas Avenue and Garfield Street.
II Kansas and Tenth Avenues
Is Kansas Avenue and Thirteenth st.
10 Kansas and Euclid avenues
q Crane and Adams Streets
p No. 2 Fire Station
% Lake Street and East Sixth Avenue
"a Fourth and Branner Streets.
Is Seventh and Holiday Streets.
26 Eighth and Madison Streets.
% Tenth Ave. and Sac and Fox Road.
% Seventeenth and Jefferson Streets.
81 Sixth and Topeka Avenues
30 Sixth Avenue and Gay street
SO No. Fire Station.
"a Western Avenue and Ninth Street.
So Tenth and Topeka Avenues.
So Fourth and Taylor Streets.
81 No. Fire Station.
IS Twelfth and Taylor Streets.
SO Van Buren, and Eleventh Streets.
Al Van Buren, and Twelfth Streets.
AZ Euclid Avenue and Buchanan Street
AZ Thirteenth and Lane Streets.
IS Eleventh Street and Morris Avenue.
46 Seventh and Lane Streets
At Topeka Avenue and Third Street.
81 Quincy Street, north of Crane Street
50 Eleventh and Monroe Streets.
So Tenth Avenue and Lawrence Street
"a Fourth and Lafayette Streets.
121 Klein and Seward Avenues
123 4OS East Sixth Avenue, Bus Barn.
IA Euclid and College Avenues.
sBoxes North of River.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-16
SAD STORY HERE.
Grief of Father and Mother OverTheir
Daughter, Perhaps Gone Astray.

Leonard H. Boyle, who lives eleven
miles southeast of Topeka, is looking
for his daughter Carrie, who left home
last Sunday afternoon in company with
a young man named Henry Bellmire,
who says he works in the Santa Fe
shops.
Mr.. and Mrs. Boyle visited the office
of Probate Judge Dolman yesterday
afternoon. Mrs. Boyle stood behind
her husband and cried while he made
inquiries about the marriage record.
Probate Judge Dolman looked over the
record, but found that no license had
increased the fear entertained by the
young Woman's parents.
II would not care so much if 1 knew
they were married" said Mr.. Boyle.
Our daughter is of age, but 1 do not
propose to see her led to ruin Is there
nothing I can do? No law that will
help me?'' he inquired anxiously.
II am afraid there is not if your
daughter is of age" said Judge Dol
man.
IF they are not married." said Mr..
Boyle, perhaps L will meet him some
time and then it will go hard with
him. The man spoke in a subdued
voice choked with emotion, and there
was no doubt that he meant all he
said.
The father said that BelImire had
become acquainted with Carrie Boyle
a year ago, and that afterward the af-
fair had been broken up. But recent
ly Bellmire appeared atthe Boyle home
and succeeded in winning back the
daughter. Last Sunday afternoon he
came to the house. The young people
went for a ride and that is the last
that has been seen of them.
Judge Dolman told the parents that
the young folks may have gone to an
other county to be married, but Mr.. and
Mrs. Boyle left the office with a reSolu-
ton to find their daughter, no matter
xxyno Oh 10 iS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-16
Rob Confectionery Store.

Batman & Hatfield's confectionery
store a S21 Kansas avenue was burg
larized last night A north window in
the rear of the building was left open
and a heavy screen fastened over it.
This screen was Unmatched; S22. 80 in
cash from the cash register was taken
together with two boxes of cigars and
some candy. The work was evidently
done by some one who was familiar
with the arrangement of fixtures and
goods. The burglary was reported to
the police department. This is the sec
ond burglary of the Batman & Hatfield
place within short time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-16
BICYCLES.
TIN SHOPS,

T M. BAIRD, hot air furnaces, ga1van-
= sized and tin roofing. 216 W. 9Th Tel. $50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-16
JEWELERS..

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- ttcian. Complete stock of watches, dia-
nIonds. silverware. etc. Eyes exam med
and spectacles properly fitted
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-16
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