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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-13
MANY NEEDS SHOWN.
The DesirabiIity of an Organiza-
ton of Citizens in Rock
Island.
THE STREET FAIR IDEA Is ONE.

Smaller Places Have Made IL Paw Hand
Where an Association Would Prove a
Source of Continued Good for the Adj
vaRcement OF the CITY.
None will dispute the fact that an
association of citizens is needed in
Rock Island if ever there was cir
cumstance to Justify the formation of
one Rock Island has missed oppor-
tunities of late. not the least of which
is the visit of the president, solely be-
cause of the absence of a concerted
move. The only gain that comes from
mites is the experience. Another
time we should do better. To sue
coed there must be an effort. All
successful undertakings come through
the furtherance of a system. No cit Y
can stand still.-x There must be a for
ward move or a backward slide.
Rock Island must not get into u rut,
for that means retrogression. There
have been during the past season
abundant evidences of the need of u
citizens organization. Realizing
this, it is believed that the
reorganization of the Rock ISL
and club now under consideration by
its promoters, and only awaiting
the outcome of correspondence as to
the lease on the Lynde mansion, will
meet with the cooperation that public
spirited citizens should give it.
The Street Fair Idea.
The street fair idea of late has
sprung into popular favor. Cities of
less size and Importance than Rock ISL
and have made them pay abundantly.
This week Galesburg has been in holt
day attire and people have thronged
there from all sections. Tonight the
president of the United States will be a
visitor. If Galesburg, an inland city,
can do so much, what ought Rock ISL
and with the advantages of a river
front, forpyrotechnic effects-and next
year on decent levee facing ito
do? Peoria has had n successful street
fair. So have Ottawa and Mattoon.
The little city of Hillsboro recently
had street fair which cost 81, $50. SO.
Subscriptions and other receipts were
81 ,632. This leaves Slip to lay away
or rather to put on interest to start
the next one. The Montgomery
News says: .'Those who have been
led to believe that street fair can
not be held short of from s., 600 to
81 900 will he surprised at these fig
ures. Yet the Hillsboro fair was sec
ond to no county fair held this year.
Its amusements and entertainments
furnished free to the public were as
good as any that have been seen this
year at any fair, and the premiums
liberal"
Rock Island must have a street fair
or something equally as attractive if not
better. in another year, and there must
be citizens association to promote
the enterprise. And meanwhile, we
shou Id be moving for a new theatre
and union depot. All these things
will come with proper effort. Let us
have the effort.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-13
For sacred Heart Cburcb.

An Appeal to the Ladies and Gen
tlemen of Rock Island: l have been
by Rt. Rev. j. L. Spauld-
ing. ID. D., to build a new church in
the upper end of this beautiful city.
l appeal to the kindness and gener-
osity of the good people to aid me in
the bazar which will open at the skat-
ing rink Oct. "a. most cordially
invite all, irrespective of creed or ma
to aid in this enterprise,
knowing that a new church is pub
lie Improvement and a reminder of
God and religion. Respectfully,
JOHN +. LoCKNEY, Rector.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-13

No-T0-Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco hasft cure. makes weak
men stroAg, 6lsod pure SEC, q. All druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-13
MOLDERS WALK OUT
Strike On at the. Rock Island
PIow Company's
Works.
WAGES ARE NOT SATISFACTORY,

Same Scale That Prevailed During the
Past Year Observation-Disclosures Not
Received with Much Favor, where
upon the Men Leave the shop in a
Body.
The molders in the foundry of
the Rock Island Pillow company
walked out this morning because of
failure on the part of their employ
ers to agree with them on a satisfac-
tory wage to prevail during the en-
suing wear. The men returned to
work on the resumption of opera tions
at the shops last Monday, after the
withdrawal by Manager Head of a
contract that he had submitted for
their signatures, and which contained
demands that were contrary to union
principles. The men began work under
protest, and they say with the under
standing that the company was to
regulate the scale of pay so that it
would be acceptable to them. They
waited in vain, however, and decided
to act with view to securing their
rights, and at O'Clock this morning
presented the following to Mr.. Head
1--WE, members of Iron Molders'
union. No. $50. hereby demand the
same rate of wages and shop condi-
tions existing in the past year tor the
ensuing year of 9S-99, and expect a
satisfactory answer by 6 p. m. Oct
49, or we will refuse to work longer. -
This communication was signed by
the Molders' union. 1t was claimed
by the men that Mr.. Head informed
the committee that called on him that
the molders could quit whenever they
desired to. The strike Immediately
followed. the molders, of whom there
are about thirty, dropping their work
and walking from the shop in body
holders Position.
One of the strikers said today:
I'VE are not asking for an increase in
wages. We only want the same pay
that we were getting prior to the shut
ting down of the works a few weeks
ago. We presented proposition to
Mr.. Head, agreeing to work either
piece work or by the day, providing
the wages would be %! and 25 cents
per hour for the floor workers and
bench workers respectively or the
same as we received last year, when
we worked by the piece. But consid-
Grafton of this was refused. Since
we returned to work last Monday |
scarcely know what our wages were,
but the supposition is that the COM
pany intends paying us in accordance
with the scale mentioned in those con-
tracts which were sent to us, %!
cents an hour. We waited pa
tiently in hopes of preventing a strike,
and find that our present course is
our only salvation.
Mr.. Head told an ARGUS representa-
tive that he had nothing to say for
publication in answer to the commu-
nication submitted to him today by
the molders. In other words, Mr..
Head refused absolutely to be inter-
viewed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-13
To Box in Davenport.

Walter Nolan and Frank BARLEY
have signed in Chicago to box in Da-
venpert a week from Monday night.
According to the agreement the men
win weigh at 40 pounds at the ring
side and Malachy Hogan will act as
referee. Tommy White has consented
to come out to Davenport the same
night to meet Muse. 1t will be more
of an exhibition than anything else
and last but six rounds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-13
Democratic Committee, Attention.

All democratic ward and county
committeeman are requested to meet
at Turner hall at s O'Clock, Friday
night All active democrats Are also
invited to be present 49,.
j. W. CAYANAUGH,
Chairman County Committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-13
~ Your Best Interests
Wif1-1lf served by making

health 1t will be loss of time and
money TO be stricken with serious ILL.,
ness. Take Hoods Sarsaparilla and
purify your blood. In this way all
germs of disease will be expelled.
sickness and suffering will be avoided
aud your health viii be preserved.
Isn't this Il wise course
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-13
Munyon's Headache and Indi
qeSti0n Cure

is the only remedy on the market
that will cure every form of Headache
in 3 to 10 minutes, correct indiges-
ton, stimulate the nerves and build
up the system. 1t should be in every
home and every travellers gripsack.
At all druggists. % cures, 25c
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-13

Hoods Pills are the only pills to
take with Hoods Sars apariIla. Price
p cents.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-08
Strong Endorsements

DR.. Mary L. Green, president National
Household Economics Association, MEM
Der American Medical Association,
member American Public Health Asso-
citation, author Of food Products of the
World" writes from Charlotte, Mich. !:
"The excellence of Pabst Malt Extract
Is not unknown to mo, as have used 1t
professionally for years, always with the
most satisfactory results. For mothers
nursing their children and for general
debility from any cause, regard it as
of especial value, as 1t combines both
tonic and nutrient properties, which
make 1t truly the Best Tonic"
II recently prescribed Pabst Malt Ex-
tract, The "Best" Tonic, to three of my
patients, all of whom were ladies, and
all of whom were suffering from dyspep-
sia and its consequences, and in all these
cases 1t acted like charm. Two of
them bought more of the tonic, and
continued to take it, until now they tell
me they can eat anything, and one of
them added everything" without the
slightest Inconvenience. They have GER
tainly improved wonderfully in weight
and strength. I have prescribed your
Best" Tonic great number Of times.
1t is one of the best, II not the very best,
of its kind"
II. BELNER, M. D.. jersey City. N. J.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-08
Fair Directors Meeting.

The directors of the Southwestern
Wis. Fair, elected at the annual
meeting of stockholders Oct. 18th,
met in the council room last Satur-
day, and organized for the ensuing
year. G. G. Cox was reelected
President, Thomas Bracken Vice
Pres ident, Philip Allen Treasurer
and w. II. Bennett Secretary, each
receiving all the votes east.
After careful consideration, it was
voted to hold the fair of 1899 Begin
ming Tuesday, August 10Th and con-
tinuing four days. 1t was learned
that the fair at Darlington is to be
held Aug. - to %, and those at
Dodgoville and Monroe the two
weeks following, and 1t was thought
best not to conflict with either of
these. Therefore, whether to come
before or after all of them was the
question to decide, and IN view of
our success the last two years, u ma
jority voted in favor of being first
rather than last among competing
fairs, although realizing that the
date fixed is too early in some res
poets.
The Board also determined to hold
u celebration with Field Sports on
the Fair Grounds July 4th. The
program will be announced early in
the spring, and include an Grafton
by some popular speaker, races,
games, etc. The Tribune
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-08
BIeakly--Little.

One OF the most interesting of recent
weddings took place yesterday, Dec.
7th, at the residence OF Mrs. Francis
Little, of Diamond Grove. when Mary
Alice, second daughter of the late
Senator Little and Mrs. Susannah
Little, was married to Francis Bleak
ly, Esq, Of Elmont, Iowa.
The bride has lived all her life and
indeed was born in the home from
which she went out yesterday as a
bride. The high Christian character
she has ever maintained and the low
ing loyalty she has ever shown to her
widowed mother, and the unusual
ability she has shown in assisting in
the management of the homestead has
very much endeared her to a large
circle of friends.
Mr.. Bleakly is gentleman Of posi-
tion and Is much respected in Linn
county, Iowa, where he and his family
are favorably known. Both may be
very heartily congratulated on obtain
ing help-meet in every way mutually
suitable.
The marriage ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. T. Kent. The bride
was attired in a very Hastily made
black satin dress, trimmed with black
satin ribbon and white tatfata silk
yoke finished with white silk lace. The
travelling outfit consisted Of green
and black dress, Astrakhan jacket
and black and green hat. The pres
ents were both numerous and beauti-
full. A sumptuous dinner was served
after the ceremony.
The bridal party, attended by DR..
and Mrs. La Grange, of Marion,
Iowa, left to take the afternoon train
for Mr.. Bleakly's home in Iowa.
Mr., A, Bishop with more than his
usual geneality and fertility of inven-
ton managed the parting salutations.
AS rice was not at hand, he substi-
tuted generous handfuls OF corn and
his store of old shoes was unique and
only excelled by his dexterity in
throwing them. He was felt to be
both essential and inimitable.
Besides the family at home the fol-
lowing were present. DR.. and Mrs. La
Grange, Marian, Iowa; Mrs. M. l..
Clark and daughter, Susie, Miss
Sweeney, Prcmption, Illinois; Mrs.
Coad, Mrs. Seaman, Mr.. and Mrs. f.
Y. Hutchinson, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Bishop, Frank Bishop, Mr.. p. Allen,
Rev. II. and Mrs. Kent, Mineral Point
and Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. Osborn
Linden.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-08

The state game warden announces
that there will be changes made In the
Wisconsin state law governing the
taking OF game and fish. This will
be done In accordance with IN agree
ment entered into between representa-
tlves OF Michigan, Minnesota and
Iowa last year. The law will be made
to apply to the Mississippi and It's
lakes and sloughs. Each OF the states
Interested will unite In enforcement OF
n uniform law, fixing state licenses
and time of " open season."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-08

MIR. Joseph r, Goldsworthy, In writ
ing from Linden TO The Dodgeville
Chronicle, says: "Tho mining fever is
on the boom here now. A company
has been formed and leased what Is
known as the old John Ross mine,
now Ross n Brothers.. The company
has double-action pump and will
drop IL to the bottom flat. There are
others who are trying to lease GROUND
for mining purposes In places which
have never been developed. The own
ers of the mining land are asking too
much rent, especially where the water
has to be pumped or long drains
made. We believe the state will some
day furnish aid to develop tho mines
beneath the present range where ores
will be found in paying quantities,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-08

The Monroe Weekly Times, of Dec.
2, says: Unfavorable fall weather left
the farmers with ~ large amount OF
corn In the shock, and husklng corn
will be the chief occupation for great
number Of farmers this winter, and
some OF them will be husking until
spring. The fall rains mostened up
the fields so that IL was impossible to
got at the crop and then snow and
cold weather left them without amy
chance to get In tho corn. A farmer,
who drove In from Jordan yesterday,
said that along the ridge east of the
Junction house over 5000 shocks of
corn could be seen In one stretch.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-08

Gov. ScoAeld appointed the Legls-
lative visiting committee, ms required
by law, to visit the state charitable
and penal institutions. The committee
is composed of the following: Senator
Levi Withee, of La Crosse; Assembly
man w. II. Hurlburt, Of Elkhorn; and
Assemblyman p. II. Cashin, OF Stev-
ems Point. Mr.. Cashin ~ the Demo
cratic member.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-08
ACoincidence of Grandsons.

A strange coincidence recently &C.
CURED in the family of ex-County Com
missioner George w. Cuskaden of Shell
byville, Ind. The other morning at 8
o'clock an eight-pound boy son was
born to his daughterin-law, Mrs. Ed
mond Cuscaden of Arcola, Ills, and at
exactly the same hour and day a son
weighing exectly eight pounds was born
to another daughter-in-law, Mrs.
George F. Cuskaden. They will be
christened William j. Bryan and Fitz-
Hugh Iee-Indianapolis Sentinel
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-08

In his annual report, rs secretary
Of the treasury Lyman J. Gage, makes
renewed effort for currency reform.
In opening he says;
In submitting OF my report, feel
II my duty to impress upon congress,
as best may, the important subject
OF currency and banking reform"
Ii IL the misfortune OF evil condi-
tions TO produce arrangement and
hinder progress, which, II long contin-
ued, so accustom the subject OF them
to their existence rs to create In him
arathetic Indifference to needful and
healthful reforms, Ii Ia familiar fact
that individuals and nations suffer I'M
der the illusion that the very source OF
their affection Is itself an agency Of
good. Something like this has mark
ed our financial history for thirty
years. With financial system con-
demned by the Judgment of the most
experienced and wise, both at home
and abroad, its evils Illustrated In
daily business, and emphasized In re-
curing panics, we fail, with an obtuse
timidity, to face the questions which
must be met and rightly solved before
industry and commerce can be estab-
lished upon enduring conditions of
security
Secretary Gage wants something
better than currency system which
will simply do in times of prosderity;
and it is to be hoped that congress
will be Of the same opinion. The cur
rency laws ought to be speedily rcvis-
ed and reformed. The country will
not be satisfied with q do-nothing
policy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-08

The Monroe Times says: "It Is
said that next spring the Chicago,
Milwaukee, Il st. Paul railway com
pany will shorten Its line between
GAINESVILLE and Chicago by at least
eighteen miles. This will be OF great
benefit to the St. Paul. They will
skip Davis Junction altogether.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-08

You invite disappointment when
you experiment, DeWitt's Little
Early Rtsers are pleasant, easy,
through little pills. They cure
constipation and sick headache Just
as sure rs you take them. w. IL.
Prideaux. II
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-08
sparrows.

II makes no difference whether II Is
called the open door," or greater
commercial freedom, II 1t means the
right to buy In the cheapest and sell
In the dearest market.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-08
Enrland's Greatness Due to Ba,htub.

An Austrian professor, who believes
in the value Of hygiene. declares that
England owes her supremacy over 9TH
er nations to the national hathtuh and
that the only sure way to outstrip Eng
land Is to beat her in the use of water.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-08
For Kidney Troubles

there Is nothing better than Foley's
Kidneys Cure: everyone who tries il
will agree to this Eastman X Mes
erole. III
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-08

Alphonso Vuylsteke of Benton Har--
Dor. Mich. received telegram the 9TH
er day from Paris announcing the death
OF an uncle who left him fortune esti-
mated at $1.Ooo0oo. Mr.. vuylsteke left
for France the same afternoon. taking
an undertaken with Indianapolis
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-08

The person who disturbed the cor
gregation last Sunday by coughing,
is requested to call on Eastman 4
Meserole and get a bottle OF Foley's
Honey and Tar, which always gives
relief. Eastman 4 Meserole. 16
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-08

New York Sun, Dec. /: The birth
day OF winter by the almanac; but
winter is q veteran already by the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-08

The sparrow law In Illinois went In
to effect on Dec. !, and hereafter two
cents head will be paid for dead
sparrows,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-08

The lower house OF congress, on
Wednesday passed the anti-ticket
scalping bill, by vote OF 10 to l01.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-08
THURSDAY. DECEMBER s, 1893.

J. T.. Edwards succeeds H. A. Breese
as editor and publisher OF the Benton
Mining Times.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-08

The intellectual and religious life of
the community finds its expression in
the Tower Hill Chautauqua. which is a
movement to interest and educate the
people of that section along lines that
are excluded from them due to their
Mo.k and location. In wooded hill
side overlooking the valley are built
assembly halls and cottages. and here
for two weeks in the summer season an
assembly is held. at which the best
speakers from city and country are
The Lamar register., 1898-06-22

", NJ. Wiley, manager of the Am
ity company, suggests that the peo-
pie of this vicinity take a couple OF
days off, get into their wagons and
so to the reservoirs prepared Tor hav
ing good time fishing and hunting.
He announces that the Amity com
pany will furnish the eatables for all
who go for one day at the reservoirs
and desires an expression from the
people as to when the excursion can
be made. A good time is assured
and no doubt large number will
avail themselves of the opportunity
for days rest and recreation.
Holly Chieflain.
The Lamar register., 1898-06-22
Breakin Canal.

En-. REaIsrER
The first serious break in the Fort
Lyon canal occurred the evening Of
the 9th. between Horse Greek and
Gageby, caused by the same storm
mixed with hail that did so much
damage between Rocky Ford and La
Junta. The Hood came down Horse
Creek aud Adobe Cheek, washing out
the banks of the canal in six places,
one place near Horse Creek being
very serious, The water was turned
ont nine days before the repairs
could be finished, owing to scarcity
of teams and men, it being almost
impossible to get anyone to work on
the canal now in the midst of having
season. Water was turned in again
on the 18th and a full head is now
running, The damage to the canal
will cost very near $1,000 1t seems
to be an impossibility to build against
these storms. The Santa Fe Rail
road has spent vast amounts OF mon
ey in the effort to do so without sue
cess and every canal in the valley suf-
fers more or less every year. There
seems to be no remedy but to repair
the damage and pay the bills. Near
" every canal in the valley has had
several washouts already this season,
BIB
The Lamar register., 1898-06-22

business OF all kinds is on the in
crease in Granada.
Mrs. W. A. Merrill visits with
friends in Lamar this week.
Barnes. Merrill and Kennedy WIS.,
tied with their families over Sunday
and Monday.
j. L. Rosebrough has rendered his
resignation as superintendent of the
NJ. E. Sunday school.
The rock are being placed upon
tlre ground for Mayfield and Mil
burns business houses.
Having is being pushed along as
rapidly as possible when the weather
will permit On account of SO much
rain first cutting so far will be of
very poor quality.
Our gentlemanly lumberman has
fitted up the Bent livery barn in
which he can store away a good por-
tion of his lumber, thereby keeping
1t in the dry. Seven carloads will
be unlcaded this week.
A beautiful young lady arrived in
Granada last Thursday morning and
has taken up abode with Mr.. and
Mrs. w. Larue Name unknown,
but Mr.. L. says they viii adopt her
All parties are doing well.
G. 5. Kennedy has secured the
contract for building two rock bust
ness houses in our town. work to be
gin immediately, Other improve
ments are in store for our town; Ora
NADIA situated as it is being one of
the best locations along the Santa Fe
rouie and is destined to become a
town Of more than ordinary import
ance.
JENNIE.