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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-29
NEW SYNDICATE SCHEME,

Land Purchased for . Or ut PAokirS
Pisnt
A St Louis syndicate has pur.
chased IL scr.s of land Immediately
west Of Davenport tor 5000, on
Viii h an exten:ive packing house
plant will be erected. 1t was the
negotiation Of this transfer that led
to rumors Of possible purchase
by railroads in Davenport, the
c., b. & q and c., X. l. & p.
having been mentioned in connec.
ton with such transactions. The
purchase was made by the syndicate
from the Union Slaughter House
and Stock Yards company. ami the
deal was closed i'm mediately after
the annual meeting of the company,
which was held in Davenport. The
following stockholders Of the COM
psny we're present at the meeting:
Z. w. Haller. Otto Helbig, Mic AL.
brecht, Ernst L. Schernau. John ID.
Strive, F. W. Lerch, William L.
Bein and Henry Schroeder. After
.ome routine business was trans
acted. the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: Presi-
dent, F. w. Lerch; wee president,
F. W. Hsller; secretary, Ernest T.
Schernsu; treasurer. Otto Helbig.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-29
.SCHNELL TO SETTLE.
Rock island Contractor Anx.
ious to Have Storm Drain
Case Adjusted.
Likewise TIE OIrl's PART OF IT.

Dspssits the Equivalent Of ab Rias aad
Proportion Of the CIsts Of the Pro-
sssdisss ssd Departs Tor the Ess', aav.
ise lsssa Cslisd 10 the Bedei 10 Of His
Dyisg Brother.
Contractor Matthias Schnell has
signified . willingness on his part to
pay the amount OF the fine assessed
against him in the Twenty-fourth
street storm drain conspiracy con-
victiou 10 the circuit court, and like
wise his proportion OF the costs Mr..
Schnell departed last night for Nor
folk. Conn. having been called to
the bedside Of HE brother. who is
dying there. Before his departure.
IL comes on the most reliable author
ity, Mr.. Schnell wrote note to Clerk
Of the Courts George W. Gamble. stat
Jog that the amount OF $1,000. which
had couple Of days ago been deposit.
ed BY him IN Mr.. Gambe's keeping.
vas to be -sed for the payment OF
Of the 6ue Of $4,000 Imposed on Mr..
Schnell. and his proportion OF the
costs TO be betrayed from the remain.
Ing goo. This proposition is con.
tipgent upon iudgmen, being rem
dered by the court in the disposition
OF pending motions. When seen
this morning Mr.. Gamble declined to
discuss any com manifestations that
may have come to him from Mr..
Scbnell. saying that he could not
disclose the contents Of private let
ters.
In the motion for arrest OF judg.
ment filed by the storm drain de-
PENDANTS attorneys 10 reasons are
set forth Why judgment should not
be entered. IL being alleged there is
no record Of the choosing Of the
grand jurors who returned the in
dictment; no sufficient record Of the
return Ct the indictment AID the
arraignment Of the defendants, and
that every count in the indictment Is
defective, as Is also the verdict. SO it
is claimed. The hearing on this
motion has been set for Feb. Z.
Desires to Mako the City Good.
From the same source Of iniorma.
ton as that from which The ARGUS
learns Of MIR. Schnell's disposition 10
p,y his foe and dispose of his part
Of the long pending court proceed.
ings-and 1t 10 indisputab!e-it also
comes that Mr.. Schnell has indi-
Gated a desire to ad inst the storm
drain contract with me city on any
terms the city may suggest. and
thereby wind the entire matter up
so far 81 he is concerned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-29
The TaI ner Nas q as 10.

The annual masquerade Ct tie
Davenport Turner society will te
held next Saturday night at the
Turner Grand opera house, Daver.
port. The bail will be preceded, Is
vas the case year ago, when such q
decided bit was made, by q minstrel
performance. beginning at s o'clock.
The Davenport Turner masquerade,
which is strictly 9 subscription az
fair, Is slways q tri-city event, ard
the one this year gives promise Of
eclipsing all former efforts. The
ticket sale opens at s O'Clock next
Wednesday evening at Lindsey Bros.
drug store, Third and Scott streets,
Davenport. Extra cars will run to
Rock Island at l1I30. 1880 and $50
the night OF the masquerade.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-29
Pcllce Mattess.

John johnson AID Ed Bexstrom,
Of Moline. were fined IS and costs
apiece for fast driving. They paid.
Carl johnson was fined IS and
costs by NJ gistrate Stafford for On
assault on Frank Peterson. He p.id.
The Richelieu saloon was entered
from . rear window last night aud
she till touched for about $40. John
"Biddy" McGee has been arrested on
suspicion Of being implicated in the
burglary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-29
That -. eOaiuuCu,o-

that dreadful cough-a danger sig.
nal. 1t is sapPing the vitality from
your lungs. Today q bottle Of DR..
Bells Piue-Tar-Horsy will cure it,
tomorrow 1t NAV be too late. This
remedy will speedily cure q deep.
seated cold or a serious cough, and
give strength to the lungs. All good
druggists sell it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-29
Cong 10 and Colcs

in themselves are not serious mala.
dies. The most trivial cough or cold
II neglected. may lead to asthma,
bronchitis. or consumption. The
right time to treat cough or cold is
right away. Delay means danger.
DR.. Bells Pine-rar-Honey is q quick
cure, . sure cure, and q safe cure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-29
A LODGE sorrow.

st. Paul lodge 1O7. Knights of Py.
thias. has adopted the following res.
olutions. prepared and presented by
a committee composed of C.. j. Long,
H. j. Frick and II c. Cleveland:
. Resolved, That in the death OF our
esteemed brother, j. W. Potter, our
order has lost mem Der who exem.
plitied in his daily life the principles
we profess. this city one ever watch
full OF its interests, and the com mu-
nifty at large q man who by his keen
sense Of honor. his high apprecia.
ton Of right and his fidelity to all
obligations manifested In the
highest degree those traits Of cbarac.
ter that distinguish a good citizen.
Resolved, That while we bow in
submission to the will OF the Su.
preme Roller, we feel that the death
OF such man is a public calamity,
and the community and the state Of
which he was q distinguished and
valued member. unite with US in be.
wailing his loss.
Resolved, That we extend to the
bereaved family Of our deceased
brother our most sincere sympathy
in this their hour OF afflc ion. May
the numerous testimonials OF love
aud friendship that were 90 pro-
fusely bestowed upon his remains be
. comfort and consolation to them.
Resolv d, That copy Of these res
olutions be pre-, ented to the family
OF our deceased brother and be pu:.
hshed In our city papers, and that a
page be kept ia the record book Of
our !oigs as tribute Of respect to
the memory Of our deceased brother.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-29
H'SEaSy Shedding

These days, particularly for those who trade at
Shields. But for the latter class, those who
buy there regularly, its just as easy in the sum-
mer time when there's no snow at ALL It's the
constant drip Of the water that wears away
stone in time, and so with trading. it's the con.
slant taking advantage of little cuts that grows
into big dollars when year has rolled around.
You can't save Sro on SIS worth Of goods at
Shields, but you can, nevertheless, save many
dollars each year. Read the list
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-29

Cough Syrup wherever introduced is
considered the most pleasant and
effective remedy for eli throat and
lung complaints. 1t is the only
prominent cough medicine thst con-
tains no opiates and that can safely
Be- given to children. For sale BY T.
b. Thomaa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-29
For Ba bi.e ana q h,la,xr

there is nothing so good in The treat
ment OF coughs and colds as DR..
Bells Pine-Tar-Honey. It cures
Group. whooping cough. cold in the
head, and gives sweet refreshing
sleep. Children love it, old people
like 1t. Good druggists sell it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-29

Neglected colds make fat grave
yards" De. Woods Norway Pine
Sirup helps men and women TO a
happy. vigorous old sge. Sold by
Marshall 4 Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-29
Tex Collector Notice .

The taxes for 1897 are now due
and payable at the Office of county
superintendent Of schools, court
house, first floor near north entrance
Bring last years tax receipts and
avoid delay in searching for descrip-
lions. z. ]. LEE,
Township Collector
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-29

Subscribe tog tn Asaus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-29

It's folly to suffer from that horri
bic plague Of the night, itching piles.
Doan's Ointment cures quickly and
permanently. At any Orig store.
Sold BY Marshall & visher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-29
PI.sss mt Chi ioren's Party.

There was q pleasant children's
party in which little Miss Susie
Green was the hostess st her home,
1902 Third avenue last evening. 1t
was OF the nature Of a surprise.
The evening was spent with games,
refreshments being served. The
following little people were present.
The record-union., 1898-03-30

European nations. Having successfully
played lone hand for more than a cen
tury, and managed to make more prog
ress than any other nation on earth it
isn't likely that the United States
would care to hamper itself with a
partner now.
THE QUARANTINE LINE.
Santa Rosa Republican,: The quar-
antine line which keeps cattle in the
central and southern part of the State
where food is very scarce, from being
brought into this upper section, where
the hills and valleys are clothed deep
with verdure, is working a great appar-
ent hardship to both sections, but the
stockmen are the greater sufferers.
They are bringing all the pressure they
can against the Secretary of Agricult-
ure for an immediate, even if but tenn
porary, modification of the rules gov
erning this line, so the southern stock
may come north for a time. Under the
circumstances it is highly important
that the question be considered from all
points of view. If the bringing of the
southern stock will introduce disease
here, then such stock should be kept
out at all hazards. If there is no dan
ger why was the line established origi-
nally? The veterinaries and scientists
should give the people the facts
The record-union., 1898-03-30
HOW FAST Do YOU WRITE.
A Very Rapid Writer Can Write a
Mile of Copy a Day.

Seeking for information certain queS
tions were asked of an expert whose
profit lies as a manufacturer, in pro-
ducing one of the most popular self
feeding pens on the market. This au-
thority said that "a dip of ink ought
to write 100 words. That in an hour
about thirty drops of ink were used,
and that in sixty minutes the pen tray
eled some eighth of a mile. 1t all de-
pended on the idiosyncrasy of the writ
ers"
In order to test this a number of ''ha-
bitual and hardened" scribes were ask
ed to take one dip only of ink and they
were to work off their copy in their as
ual elegant or slovenly manner. As far
as averages went, the result was dis
heartening One man wrote IA words
with the one dip and another II, ana
the characters of the 144-word man
were very much more legible than those
of the 14-word man. There was a lady
"a graceful contributor to journalism
and in her Italian hand she wrote eight
words to the dip, and the faster she
produced copy the less words she wrote
to the single dip.
1t is the measurement of the writ
liiS-One-elSnIn OF a mile TO the nOuf-
which is curious and to think it possible
that there may be industrious scribes
who write every day of their lives more
than mile of copy. We wheel faster,
we cover mile in q trotting sulky
more speedily, or we play a finer game
OF billiards now than ever, because
the machines, or the track, or the table
and the balls are better constructed.
With improved pens, ink, inkstands
and paper, do we write any more speed
lily than in ye olden time? The proba-
bility is that we are faster in our writ
ing, the mechanical impediments hav-
ing been diminished; yet the penman,
even with the typewriter. never kept
pace with the rapidity of his thoughts
New York Times
TRY McMorryfS Rlapd Coffao 25c
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the American people, respond to the
calls of honor of all concerned, and ex-
tend the olive branch over happy and
smiling pair of nations. This some
thing" is said to be miraculous in its
proVidential character, and to come like
a gift from heaven to the troubled peo
pies now scowling at each other and
breathing threatenings upon the dark
ened air. To fulfill so much of promise
we can conceive of nothing but the COM
plete withdrawal of Spain from Cuba,
REIMBURSEMENT of her dominion over the
island, payment of indemnity for failure
to protect the Maine when moored in her
harbor at a place by her appointed. ana
abandonment of any and all claims
against the United States said to be
stored up on account of filibuster aid
given to the insurgents from these
shores. If without more ado all this
can happen, this rosy promise becomes
accomplished fact, it would indeed APP
pear miraculous. But While holding that
Spain viii yield to our demands because
self-preservation will enforce that policy
upon her, we 90 not look for such sud-
den and miraculous fall of oil upon the
troubled waters of the present, as the
glowing dispatch promises.
The record-union., 1898-03-30
AN ABSURD PROTEST.

A group of San Francisco merchants
published in a paper of that city
Monday a protest against the refusal
of the Southern Pacific Company to cut
its throat in their interest The
protest sets forth that the merchants
have laid in goods in expectation of
selling them to people going to the
Klondike mines, but the Canadian and
other northerly roads several hun
dred miles nearer to points of depart
ure for Alaska, have cut passenger
rates to such an extent that the greater
tide of travel is to these northern
cities, which consequently catch the
outfitting trade and leave the San
Francisco merchants to suck their
thumbs. Now, say these illogical
tradesmen, the whole trouble is that
the Southern Pacific Company refuses
to meet these cut rates
1t seems to make no difference what
ever that it has already been shown
that what is asked is simply impos-
somebody to do for them, insist upon
the meeting of the cut rates by the
more southerly lines. 1t has been con-
clusively shown that should the South
ern Pacific meet these rates, on
one class of passengers it would re-
ceive nothing whatever and have to
pay the carried 81 cash, while as to
another class it would carry them for
a mere song away below actual cost of
transportation.
It requires no argument whatever TO
convince the sensible intelligence that
nothing of this kind is expected of any
carrier The San Francisco merchants
do not sell their goods at cost and give
a premium to the purchaser in ad-
dition. 1t is simply unfortunate for the
southerly than do the cities with which
it competes for the Klondike trade. II
the Alaskan gold fields were in Lower
California, the advantage would be
with San Francisco, and the disadvan-
tage with Seattle. That is all there is
in the matter. Yet with characteristic
Inconsistency. the merchants of San
Francisco-some of them-roar at con-
ditions over which the railway people
have no possible control.
A mysterious dispatch from Madrid
The record-union., 1898-03-30
CHARLES H. DUELL.
The New United States Commits
siOuer OF Patents.

The death of Benjamin Butterworth
made it necessary to appoint a new
United States Commissioner of Patents,
and this honor has fallen to Charles
H. Duell of New ork. He is said
to be particularly qualified for the
work that falls to him, and it is eX-
pected will fill the office with credit
to himself and to his friends
The record-union., 1898-03-30
THE HUMORISTS.

II do not think that capital punish
ment is a deterrent of crime, do your
said Mrs. Bickerstaff to Mr.. Cawker.
Well" replied CaWker, Il never
heard of a second murder being COM
nitted by man who had been thor
oughly hanged after his first crime. -
New York Journal
The record-union., 1898-03-30

Is the baby too THU.
Does he increase too slow
ly in weight
Are you in constant fear
he will be i'll?
Then give him more flesh.
Give him more power to
resist disease. He certainly
needs a fat-forming food.
Scott's Emulsion is Just
that food. 1t will make the
baby plump; increase the
weight; bring color to the
cheeks, and prosperity to the
whole body. Thin children
take to it as naturally as they
do to their milk.
soc. and sI.oo, all druggists.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists, Nsw York.
The record-union., 1898-03-30
Weather Forecast.

Northern California-Fair Wednesday;
continued warm weather; light nOrtherly
wind, becoming westerly.
The record-union., 1898-03-30
SACRAMENTO BANK.

THE OLDEST SAVINGS BANK IN
the city, corner Fifth and streets, Sac
ramento. Guaranteed capital, $500,000:
paid up capital, gold coin. 100000; re-
serve fund, So, 600: term and ordinary de-
posits, So 224, ,931 50; loans on real estate
January /, 1897, 81, ,635, 761 10. Terms and
in January and July. Money loaned upon
real estate only. Information furnished
upon application to
w. P. COLEMAN. President
Ed. R. Hamilton, Cashier.
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SIOO To Any Man,
WILL PAY 500 FOR ANY CASE
OF Weakness in Men They Treat and Fail
to Cure,

An Omaha Company places for the frs.
TREATMENT Adrd3,S 70 for the cure Of Lost Vital.
Restoration of Life Force in old and
young men. No worn-out French reme-
dy; contains no Phosphorus or other
harmful u!, drugs. 1t is a WONDERFUL.
TREATMENT-magic in its effects
positive in its cure. All readers who are
suffering from weakness that blighta
their life, causing that mental and DIV
sical suffering peculiar to Lost Manhood.
should write to the STATE MEDICSI
COMPANY, CON AN Omaha, Nsb,. and they win
paper on these Diseases and nositi,.e
proofs of their truly MAGICAL TREAT
MENT. Thousands of meE, who have
lost al hope of a cure, are being restored
by them to perfect condition.
This MAGICAL TREATMENTS MAY, no
taken at home under their directions or
they Will pay railroad fare and hotel hills
to all who prefer to go there for treat.
ment, il they fail to cure. Thev are
perfectly Iso1 F reliable; have no Free Prescrip-
D. fake. They have $3.50, 900 capital. and
guarantee to cure every case they treat
or refund every dollar or their Charges
may be deposited in a bank to be paid
TO them when cure is effected Write
them to-day. Suite 754. Ramage Bldg
The record-union., 1898-03-30

The Tulare Register moves that the
whole State resolve itself into DON'T
worry association. Good! Worry never
healed a wound or eased a pain. On the
contrary, it gnaws out the heart and
Cankers the soul.
The record-union., 1898-03-30

A Georgia pastor who resigned be-
cause he couldn't collect his salary
said in his farewell sermon: L have
little else to add, dear brethren, save
this: You were all in favor of free sal
walton, and the manner in which you
have treated me is proof that you got
it!''
The record-union., 1898-03-30

These publications are sent either BY
Mail or Express to agents or single sub
scribers with charges prepaid. All Post
masters are agents.
The best advertising mediums on th2
Pacific Coast
The record-union., 1898-03-30
UPTOWN BRANCH OFFICES.
THE WEEKLY UNION,
TWELVE PAGES.

@AN3-@rTs
is the cheapest and most desirable Home
News and Literary Journal published on
the Paciflc Coast
1he Weekly Union, per year.........$l 90
The record-union., 1898-03-30

Coronado water, Stockton sarsapa-
rilla and iron, champagne cider, ginger
ale. orange cider. j. McMor'y, agents.
The record-union., 1898-03-30

have treated me is proof that you got
it!'
Mother" asked the fair daughter of
the house, with a frown, ''how is it that
father always knows when my company
stays late? He goes to bed at o."
Your father watches the gas-meter,
dear 1t is as good as a chronometer to
him. Detroit Free Press.
Visitor-I don't see how you can al
low your son to flirt so outrageously
With that pretty servant girl.
Hostess-Sh-h. Her father is in the
Klondike, and next summer she may
be richer than any of us-New York
Journal.
Tom-So you did not propose to that
dear girl last night, as you intended to?
All, my friend, I am afraid you were not
fired by the divine spark of love.
Dick-I was fired by her father.-NeW
York Weekly.
ooh, mamma, do Christians eat
preachers, just like cannibals do?'
why, no, my child. What put that
notion into your head?"
Il heard Mrs. Deekon say this morn
ing that she was going to have her min
lister for lunch. h."-Brooklyn Life
In selecting a jury in a Southern
court a lawyer in a murder case asked
a hardy mountaineer: do you believe
in caoitaI punishment"
In capital DuniShment?'
Yes
Nav, I don't! I'm agin capital wher-
ever sees it,
First citizen-The people, sir, win
soon be up in arms against this new
milk trust.
Second citizen-Possibly sir, but in
the end the people will take water
Town Topics.
Browne-Did you ever see man who
really wanted the earth?
Towne-Oh, yes.
Browne-Who was he?
Towne-A first-trip passenger on an
| ocean liner.-Brooklyn Life.
81 saw a big, two-fisted fellow this
morning who was looking for trouble" "
How was that?"
He had girl on his arm, and was
asking the way to a marriage-hcense
office. .''-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Their marriage was a runaway
match, wasn't it?'
Twice. He first ran away with her
and then ran away from her."-New
York Evening Journal
"They say Warmly's temper is abso-
lutely uncomfortable.
We'll, that depends somewhat on the
size of the other man.''-Chicago Jour
nal.
The record-union., 1898-03-30

Mother" asked the fair daughter of
the house, with froWn, "how is it that
father always knows when my company
stays late? He goes to bed at 81
Your father watches the gas-meter.
dear. 1t is as good as a chronometer to
him. Detroit Free Press.
The record-union., 1898-03-30

Entered at the Postoffice a. Sacramento
as secOnd-class matter.
The record-union., 1898-03-30

A mysterious dispatch from Madrid
represents that it speaks the words of
a man high in station, who declares that
something is about to happen to avert
war between the United States and
Spain, do full justice to Cuba, satisfy
The record-union., 1898-03-30
FARMERS AND MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK

EUuIIA anu 0IIE5ES, MCIdH5IIUr GdI
LOANS MADE ON REAL ESTATE.
Interest paid semi-annually on Term and
Ordinary Deposits.
B. u. STEINMAN ................Preside
DWIGHT HOLSTER President
d D. WHITBECK ....,...,.......C Cashier
c. H. CUMMINGS .... ........ Secretary
JAMES M STEVENSON -. Surveyor
The record-union., 1898-03-30

RECORD UNION TELEPHONES.
(Sunset)
Editorial Rooms. mS......................he III
business once ......y.-...s...s...Dl .DldCh 4o4
{CapitaL)
Editorial Rooms ........................... 49
Business Office Observation-Disclosures. .125
The record-union., 1898-03-30

EASTERN BUSINESS HOUSES.
The Tribune Building. New York City.
Western Business ONCE. 1.-The Rook-
cry" Chicago.
The S. c. Beckwith Special Agency,
sole agents foreign advertising.
The record-union., 1898-03-30

VISITOR don't see how you can al
low your son to flirt so outrageously
with that pretty servant girl.
Hostess-Sh-h! Her father is in the
Klondike, and next summer she may
be richer than any of us.-New York
Journal.
The record-union., 1898-03-30

Try McMorry's Blend Coffee. 35c.
The record-union., 1898-03-30

SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS.
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Tom-So you did not propose to that
dear girl last night, as you intended to?
Ah my friend, am afraid you were not
fired by the divine spark of love.
Dick-I was fired by her father.-NeW
York Weekly.
The record-union., 1898-03-30
SPECIAL AGENCIES.

SPECIAL AGEN NCIES.
This paper is for sale at the following
places: /. T.. Fishers, room 2l Mer-
Giants Exchange, California street, and
Francisco.
Los ANGELES-Eclecti Book Store,
corner Second and Main streets.
SANTA BARBARA-Hassing News
Depot.
FRESNO-C. T. Cearley, 113 ] street.
SANTA CRUZ-Cooper Brothers News
Depot.
Also for sale on all trains leaving and
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BANKING HOUSEZ.
CALIFORNIA STATE BANK,

SACRAMENTO.
Does General Banking Business