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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-24
New Priests Household.

The Misses Margaret, Hannah and
Catharine Locknev arrived last night
from Chebanse. ILL.,, the two form
er to make their home with their
brother, Rev. j, F. Lockney, pastor of
Sacred Heart church, who has taken
up residence on Sixth avenue, between
Twenty-seventh and Twenty eighth
streets. Miss Catharine soon leaves
for the east. Rev. =. II. McCarron, of
Bradford, ILL.,, and Wilfred Laurialt,
of Canada. who is studying for the
priesthood, are visiting Father Lock
ney. Mr.. Laurialt will spend some
time in Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-24

al will be held from the residence.
/ 1907 Fourth avenue. at 10 O'Clock to-
, morrow morning.
1t is believed the strike at the Rock
Island Shoe company's factory is
nearing adjustment There is moth
ing new at the factory today, the
force running exceedingly light.
The last call and the last week.
This is the time to select a nice pair
inds of dress. driving and walking
gloves. Great reduction in prices at
Benefits removal sale
1873 is the price Simon d Mosen-
fielder have placed on a lot of high
grade summer suits taken from $40
! and S12 lines. After looking all
around 90 to them and see how much
better YOU can always do at the ''old
reliable
Simon x Mosenfelder are fast get
| ting their new fall stock. Already a
complete new fall stock of hats, new
neckwear. new children's clothing
have arrived. Whatever is left over
in hot weather goods is being dis
posed of regardless of value.
Among the promotions made on
recommendation of Admiral Dewey
for gallant services in connection with
the operations in Manila bay was that
of Ensign III. w. Caldwell. who is a
cousin of DIR. j. K. Hollowbush. of
this city Ensign Caldwell was adj
vanced five points.
The Davenport Business Mems as
ISOLATION has subscribed for Zoo
copies of b. +. Tillinghast's forth
coming work. Rock Island Arsenal
in Peace and War" and has recon-
mended that the Davenport city coun-
ell purchase 1000. The book prom
Uses to be of great value in setting
forth the Importance and require
ments of the arsenal.
Collector Daughterty. of the Fifth
internal revenue district, which in
cludes Rock Island, is after the willful
violators of the revenue law. He has
given every one fair notice that prose-
cutions would follow a violation, and
now has instructed his deputies to
lille information against any merchant
found making sales of merchandise
without afiixing the proper stamp.
Fred Oberstaller, aged IL. climbed
into tree near his home on Eighth
avenue and Tenth street yesterday af-
ternoOn, carrying a piece of wire
which he proposed connecting with
an electric light wire. He made con-
nections all right, and in the bargain
took n tumble to the ground and sus-
tanned severe burns in his right hand.
DIR. +. Bradford was called to at
tend the boy.
TO the people of Rock Island, H.,
and vicinity: In order to bring our
celebrated kidney remedy, Morrow $
Kid-ne-oids before the public. we have
decided to give away free of charge a
sample package of this most wonder
full kidney remedy to all persons who
will call at NJ. F. Bahnsen's drug store,
between the hours of 9 o'clock in the
morning and 8 O'Clock at night. Sat-
urday, Aug. %. Morrow's Kid-ne-
oids is most scientific discovery that
was accomplished after years of re-
search and study. Kid-ne-oids will
cure all disorders arising from the
kidneys. such rs weak and lame back,
dizziness, sleeplessness. loss of vital
ity and many other ailments of like
nature. Please get a sample, read the
circulars. test the remedy and you will
verify the statement. Respectfully.
John Morrow IL Co., chemists, Spring
field Ohio
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-24
To Cleanse the sy.tem

Effectually vet gently, when costive
or bilious, TO permanently overcome
habitual constipation, to awaken the
the kidneys and liver to healthy
activity. without irritating or weak
euing them, to dispel headaches.
colds or fevers, use Syrup of Figs,
made by the California Fig Syrup Co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-24
CITY CHAT.

800 saved.
Plums at Longs.
Buy one-a Kinship cigar.
Bartlett pears at.Long's.
Good butter at Maucker's.
Muskegon peaches at Longs.
Fancy plums at Maucker's.
Melons on ice at Maueker's.
800 saved at Eberhart's sale.
Knox hats. Sommers & La Velle.
Large spring chickens at Maucker's.
Flour sale tomorrow at Beecher's.
Fall blocks Knox hats. Sommers &
La Velle.
The best 50 Derby. Sommers &
La Velle.
Summers & Co. for cook stoves and
ranges.
Wear the Knox hat. Sommers &
La Velle.
For reliable fire insurance call on
L. j. Burns
Opening sale of Knox hats. Som
mers & La Velle.
Plenty of good dairy butter ID cents
pound at Beecher's.
Illinois river fish at W. &. Mauck-
er's store every Friday.
The Rock Island public schools will
open Tuesday. Sept. 6.
If you would enjoy life ride Sky
high Crescent bicycle.
Plenty of nice plums and pears for
preserving at Passig Bros.
H. Ntr;II;o,, Cecilia .bo os,aorotb
Gil West Sixteenth street, Davenport.
Sweet milk. cream, buttermilk and
ice cream at III and lib Nineteenth
street.
Americas leading wheel-the Sky
high Crescent, a nice assortment at
David Don's.
Eberhart's pianos are beauties and
going every day. Its the price that
does the work.
her kindergarten Sept. 6, in the Lin
coin school building.
Business property, residence prop
erty and lots for sale in all parts of
the city by +. j. Burns.
Another hipment of Sky-high Cres-
cent bicycles arrived at David Don 5
this morning. See them.
The Rock Island grOcers continue
to close their stores at z O'Clock every
evening except Saturday.
Charles Bartson. Rock Islands old
time baseball pitcher, has been elected
president of the Peoria gun club.
If you are in need of good watch
call at Brookman's and see the fine
line of new watches just received.
BE quick and get couple of those
beautiful Manhattan silk shirts Simon
& Mosenfelder are closing out ut 81. 80.
Gold Medal. Best on Record or
Maud $. flour S1.25. and None Such
Flour 81. Is a sack tomorrow at Beech
er's.
Get a pair of those hot weather
pants Simon * Mosenfelder are clos
ing out At AZ cents-lots of comfort
in them.
Solid gold baby rings 90 cents and
cents and up at Brookman's. the
Twentieth street jeweler.
Miss Mary Neufeld. aged % years.
of this city, was adjudged insane in
the county court today and committed
to the hospital ut Watertown.
You ought to see the line of negli-
gee and colored dress shirts Simon Il
Mosenfelder are closing out at so
cents. Many 81 values in the lot.
At a sacrifice. 40 acre farm near
town. Lots of fruit. To be sold
cheap to settle an estate. Here is a
bargain cheap for cash. No trade
Gordon & bowman
Simon x Mosenfelder not only fit
every garment perfectly before it
leaves their store, but their clothes
are pressed and kept in repair for one
year, free of charge.
When you want your sewing ma
chine or bicycle repaired drop postal
or call At the Western Repair works,
2225 Third avenue. Rock Island.
Henry Albert. infant son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Andrew Brady, Jr., died At 1855
last night of inflammation of the brain.
aged 6 weeks and 3 days. The funer-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-24

There is a fiywheel in Germany made
of steel wire The wheel is 90 feet in
diameter, and ESQ miles Of wire was
used in its construction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-24
Hard Coal Market.

Antbrac e coal, all sizes, delivered
at s6.aO per ton, for immediate de-
livery. F.. G.. FRAZER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-24
Coal. Coke Wood.

Summer prices on best grade OF
hard coal Hard wood. long or short.
Phone II9S. E. B. MCKOwN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-24
ECkHARTS
Clearing Sale Of Dinnerware and
Fancy Dishes.

1OO-piece Dinner Set semi-porce-
lain, decorated. imported ware. worth
$3.50, clearing sale price 1897.
a new pattern in Dinnerware, nice
decoration, 100 pieces in set, worth
so, clearing sale price S6.97.
100-piece Set. latest shapes and
decorations, every piece warranted,
worth $12, clearing price $7.49.
Dinner Sets containing 100 pieces.
beautiful decorations, newest shapes,
beauty, worth $14, clearing sale
price $iO.S5.
China Pie Plates, decorated, &c
apiece as long as they last.
One lot of China Plates, Zoe apiece.
worth double.
9-inch Platers only Zoe.
De corated Bowls l0c.
Large Salad Dish, tinted colOrs and
decorated, 65c.
Cream Pitchers worth 25c, soc and
Soc. sale price 19c.
Closing out one lot of Fancy Cups
and Saucers at half price.
We rent knives and forks, spoons,
dishes and glasses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-24

Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic. cure constipation forever
foc, SC II G G c. fail, druggists refund money
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-24

The Weather We May Have
Fair tonight and Thursday; cooler to-
night.
Today's temperature So
] n SHERIER, Observer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02
THE TIMES RICHMOND VA. SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 1898.
KaQfl1ll & Co.
CHILDREN'S REFERS
and LADIES' SUITS.
Some Exceptional Values for
Friday and Saturday Buying.

Special-Children's ATWOOD Refers
elegantly made in Navy and Red-Em-
pire back with pretty Sailor Collar.
trimmed in Braid; Seams all nicely I'M
ished-at Csc.
Chlld's An-wool Empire Refers. IN all
sizes. from TO years. beautifully made
with large Sailor Collar nicely trimmed
with Braid. for sl.5S.
Handsome Atwood Cloth Refers.
made with coat back and large fancy
Collar. trimmed with Pearl Buttons, sizes
2 20 years, for $3.50.
Chlldren's very nobby Refers. OF All
Wool Mixed Cheviot Cloth' trimmed IN
solid color cloth TO match, fancy Gilt
Braid and Satin Ribbon, an exceptional
bargain for only $50.
Refers Of the finest Broadcloth, made
with the new Plated Back and finished
off with STRAPS and Double Collar. hand
sOmely Braided, colors Tan. Navy, and
Green. Refers actually worth S.J0-go
Friday and Saturday for -.
Chldren's Navy Cloth Refers, made
with large Sailor Collar Back and Revere
front. beautifully trimmed in White Braid
all sizes from TO IA years-at the spe-
cial price OF sl.SS
Very handsome Refers made of ALI
Wool Ladies' Cloth. IN Navy. Brown.
Green. and Red. deliberately trimmed in
Braid for sos.
Refers made of the finest Broadcloth.
extra well made. with large Sailor Col
lar trimmed in Braid. Satin Ribbon and
Buckles for S3.9S.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02
Kaufman & Co.,
FOURTH AND BROAD.

ganized to develop Glasgow. Of which
General Fitzhuch Lee was president. he
accepted the position OF treasurer, and
was also the president OF the Bank OF
Glasgow He was president of the
Bank Of Rockbridge, one Of the best
banks I'm the Valley. He took an active
part In the organization Of Lee-Jackson
Camp, Confederate Veterans, No. y, Of
this place and is an active member Of
that body.
When the Bank OF Lexington was looted
by Figgat. the cashier, and left an appar-
ent wreck. he took hold of it's affairs as
assignee by appointment Of the court.
and in that position he brought order and
income out OF what most every one
thought TO be a complete wreck.
lie was an active and influential mem
Der OF committees that secured the fund
for the erection of the Valentine recum-
bent figure Of General Lee in the mauso-
leum OF Washington and Lee University
and the statue of StOnewall Jackson In
Lexington cemetery. In the political
councils OF the Democratic party OF his
State and county he took an active part.
and was a member Of the State
Committee and chairman Of his County
Committee.
Judge Edmondson was a Christian gem
tleman Presbyterian by faith, and an
active and influential man In the cOun-
ellis Of his church an active member Of
the bar q man OF literary tastes. public
spirited and charitable. His wife is one
OF the most amiable ladies. There are no
children.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02

tinctlon on many a hard-fought field
against overwhelming odds. This COM
pany was composed largely OF the pick
Of the men Of the town and county. and
was the first company 10 leave Lexington.
For distinguished bravery he was sue
cessively promoted from the position Of
Northumberland and finally to colonel
Of the Twenty-Seventh Virginia Regi-
ment "Stonewall' Brigade, command
known for its efficiency and daring Draw
cry. not only in the North. where It was
feared and I'm the South where il was
wOrshipped and idOlized for its many vie
tories over the enemy but its fame along
with that Of the illustrious "StOnewall"
Jackson. rom whom Il took its name,
was not unknown 10 the military men OF
other nations.
At the battle of Charlottesville. in the
lead of his command. he was shot down,
dangerously wounded and by that wound
lost an arm.
At the conclusion Of that memorable
conflict he returned to the home Of his
fathers conquered by overwhelming odds.
but nevertheless having done his FUN
duty TO the cause of liberty he 50 we'll
loved. and as the Lost Cause" that he
had so valiantly followed from First
Manassas to Appomattox went down I'm
work Of rebuilding and repairing the for
tunes of the country left desolate by
the ravages of cruel war.
JUDGE AND LEGISLATOR.
After that conflict he was elected 10
the position of clerk OF thu County Court
of Rockbridge a position he filled with
ability for a number Of years. lie af
forwards filled the position Of secretary
ana treasurer Of Washington College.
During the period after the war. while
pol no hs f1an nj
of Washington College he took mp the
study Of law In the law school Of that
institution. and completed the course and
entered upon the practice of his profess
sion. and enjoyed a large and lucrative
practice. and is known TO the Virginia
bar as one of it's most able members
a man OF great learning in the law,
whose opinions carry with them much
weight
He has filled the position OF trustee to
Washington College, and was one of the
trustees of Washington and Lee Univer-
sity.
For nine years he occupied the bench
OF the County Court of Rockbridge as its
Judge. and in that Important trust he ad-
mnistered justice with an ability and
impartiality that reflected credit on him
self and the ermine he sa ably and spot
lessly wore.
He has been a director in the Western
Lunatic Asylum, at Staunton. and other
like positions aprointive by the Cover
nor: was q commissioner In chancery
and the general receiver Of the courts of
Rockbridge He was a memter Of the
Legislature. session OF 1894. and there
displayed craftsmanship OF ante-bellum-
day calibre, and on his return home. hav-
ing been influential in the passage Of the
bill that gave 10 the Virginia Military
Institute an appropriation for the cree
ton Of the "Stonewall Jackson Memorial
Hall" on the parade grounds, he was ten
dered an ovation by the corps OF cadets
of that institution. who called on him in
q body. headed by the Military Post
Band.
AS A FINANCIER.
When the Rockbride Company was or
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02
PaY-Rnll am Bills ApnrOXed.

The Council Committee on Light held
its regular semi-monthly meeting last
evening in room No. 5 Of the City Hall
with the following members present:
Mes rs. Wallerstein (chairman); CARRIER.
o. A. Hawkins, T. NJ. Noble, White and
Vaughan.
The payroll of the Department amount
ing TO $2,O1S5O was approved and num-
Der OF current bills was ordered 10 be
paid. Among the latter was a bill Of
the Richmond Railway and Electric Com
pany amounting to s2.6l392 for the past
month for electric lights, subject, how
ever to a credit of sixty cents for the time
when some of the lights were not burn
ing
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02
HONORING PRINCE BISMARCK.
His S2nd Birthday Appropriately Gel
ebrated by the Bismarck Club.

Prince Bismarck eighty-secord birth
day was celebrated IN ar appropfid
manner last evening by the members OF
the Bismarck club. by Mr. Charles L.
I.Oeffler. the pres dent, at his residence on
Marshall and Hancock streets. After an
Informal reception. which lasted about an
hour. the party repaired TO the dining
room, which was elaDufalely decOrd eu los
,he occasion with choice cut MOWERS anu
hOt-hOuse plants.
A suinutauus repast. which was served
in keeping with The cause OF the gather
ing, occupied the attention or the mem
bcfs OF tie Bismarck Cub FOR several
hours. and he following elaborate menu
was disposed Of:
Potage a la Refine.
Veal outlets with capers.
French peas and German asparagus.
Champagne punch.
Salmon a Ia mayonalse.
Potato salad. Lettuce
Caulinower. Pomme de terre PURGE.
Peach float.
Hare Ia Saxon.
Potatoes n Ia Lyonaise.
Radishes. Sardeiles. Keller sprs;ts.
Pickles. Roquefort cheese.
Cafe NOir.
Bergner & Enge book beer.
There was only one official toast re-
sponded TO during the dinner when was
to the health OF Prince bismarck. ar.
I,oeffler who responded 10 the same -
, feeling manner alluded TO the high
ssteem in which the Iron Chancellor Is
ield bv AN Germans. in the old country
well as in this country. heir adopi Ell
Fatherland. He called aventlon 10 me
not mat lie name OF Bismarck is still n
1ousehold word wherever German set
an be found and expressed the hop that
he veteran soldier and atesman would
- spared for a number OF years, TO the
eight ~ his many thousands OF iIlehuS
q nd admirers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02
THE SEASON CLOSED.
Rev. W. Meade Clarke Conducted the
Last Midday Lenten Services.

The last midday service during the
present Lenten season was held yesterday
afternoon at ] o'clock az No. 1905 east Main
street The usual large crowd was pres
emit and Rev 81. Meade Clarke rector of
S.. James Episcopal church. delivered the
address.
He selected AS his lext the passage from
the sermon on the mount where the
Savior speaks of the man who built his
house ON the rock. He selected this text
for the closing of the Leuten services
inasmuoh as the Lord had used the com
UarI-0u between the two builders toward
ths end of bis sermons. after he had un-
FOLDED to his disciples Christianity and
told them now 90 serve God.
Iu doing $50 Doe told them not only that
they mad been entertained but he told
them the sum and substance OF all his
teachings He called their attention 10
the fact that they must carry out his
teachings to build mp character. II the
first temptation comes. the speaker said,
Christian life will fan, unless there rs
character behind 20.
Many "a man who has heard the words
OF Jesus Christ. thinks he knows all about
u bur when temptation reaches him, he
completely collapse because his charac-
ter has not been built upon the rock
Jcsus Christ. We must do his will and
keep his commandments.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02
A SOLDIER AND
JURIST SLEEPS.
Col. lanes K. Edmonsou, Of Lexing-
ton, Va, Dead.
HIS RECORD IN WAR AND PEACE.
Attained the Rank of Colonel For Val
orous Service; Elected To the Bench
and Legislature-Splcndid Ser
vice as a Financier.

LEXINGTON. VA. April Especial
Judge James X Edmondson was taken IN
suddenly last night and died al u o clock
lie was born in 1892. and is a native
OF this county. lie comes from one Of
the oldest and best-known families Of
this section Of the Valley OF Virginia.
and like all O his predecessors. was a
man OF sterling worth, honored and dis
tinguished among his fellowmen for his
learning. high sense OF honor, public spir-
st. and Christian life.
After receiving the ground work Of an
education from the best instructors Of
his boyhood days, he entered old WASH
ington College. and by his natural in
stinct for learning, coupled with a bright
mind, ne soon won distinction among
his class mates and finished his collegiate
course with distinction to himself.
As deputy clerk of the County Court
OF Rockbridge and commissioner in chan
Gerry in his early life he made record
of which any man could feel proud.
When war came he went TO the front
A VALOROUS SOLDIER.
At the outbreak OF the civil war. he
left Lexington as lieutenant Of the Rock
bridge Rifles a company that won dis
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02
Ladies' Suits
At Prices that Prove Our
Acknowledged Supr macy.

Navy or Black Worsted Serge Suits.
Fly-Front jacket lined throushout with
Silkoline. Skirt lined with Percaline. a
perfect fitting Suit for Friday and Satur-
days Sale S49S.
Very swell Fly-Front Suits in Navy and
Black. OF Al-Wool Chsviot, Jacket lined
with Red Satin for S.ss.
Handsome Cneyiot Serge Suits. Jacket
and SKIRT beautifully tailored with Lap
Seams. Jacket lined with extra heavy
Taneta SILK for only SO
Very nobby and swell Blouse suits in
both Navy and Black. Skirts beautifully
trimmed I'm Braid down each front seam
Blouse made with double Revere front
and deliberately Braided and Taneta SIX
lined for $3.50.
WE show the largest variety OF high
rrads exclusive styles In Ladies Sui.s
and Skirts 10 be found IN Richmond
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02

The funeral services over the remains
Of the late Henry 9. Adams were held
yesterday afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock at
Seventh-Street Christian church before
q large congregation. The services We're
simple hut very impressive and were con-
Quoted by Rev. Mr. Sweeney. the pastor
cf the church, assisted by Rev. Mr..
owen. pastor OF the Third Christian
church.
The choir of the church led in the sing
ing and Captain Frank w. Cunningham
sang a solo I'VE Shall Meet Beyond the
River" i'm a very feeling manner.
The officers and employees OF the city
Hall. who attended the funeral services
I'm a body sent a floral design I'm the shape
of a policeman's badge. about two and
one-half feet high as a mark of esteem
for their departed friend.
The nterment was made in lakewood
Cemetery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02

seventeen scenes For once the adjective
gorgeous can be used without abuse. for
the piece is magniiccnily CARRIED and tie
sets are all extravaganza and brilliant In
color and accuracy OF design and decep-
ton.
The gowns worn by Miss Mnther are
gems Of the dressmakcrs art and OF fino
fabris.
Miss Mathcr's "Tmcscn' is lovely wo-
man invested with Eraco and The beauty
Of cOnsiancy. She Is at tines nred with
a dramatic sense OF the role. but quic IL
saves herself from absorbing too deeply
her Inclination 10 make the role more
dramatic than womnnly. She presen
pretty picture IN the gowns OF the
early Rriton period and easily wins her
audience.
Miss Mather's supporting company Is
ably competent TO portray the roles as
signed to them in The cast and give
strength TO the production.
TWO performances to-day close he en-
gagcment OF the company and will a'so,
be the last performance OF the regular
season at the Academy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-02
No Quorum.

The Council Committee on Fire Depart
ment was called 10 meet last evening at
o'clock in Room No. II Of the City Hall,
but the only members who put in an APP
pearance were Messrs. Hardwicke. Fos-
ter and White. In the absence OF quo
rum no business could be transacted.
The Council Committee on Cemeteries
was also called for last evening, but only
Chairman Vaughan and Mr.. E. NJ Noble
were on hand and il was therefore decid-
cd 10 make another effort at obtaining
a quorum on next Monday at $50 p. VI.
The same condition OF affairs happened
with the Committee on Claims and Sala-
rles which was represented only by
Messrs. Wallersteln and zimmerman.
and the transaction Of business therefore
had 10 be postponed.