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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-08

l.. &. Eddy. secretary of the Rock
Island club. is in st. Joe today attend
ing meeting of Western association
directors, called by President Hickey.
The object is supposed to be to make
some disposition of the Burlington
franchise, or drop another town and
play the season out with 6-club
league. 1t would not surprise any
one if the Missouri town was cut out.
st. Joe has always been n draw back.
being SO remote from the other cities
that the railroad expenses are unus-
ually heavy. Then beside the games
there are poorly patronized. A good
suggestion has been made 1t is this:
Drop st. Joe now and next wear adj
nit Rockford and Des Moines to the
fold. Then we would have compact
league-One that would he a winner.
too.
The Burlington Hawkeye telling of
the passing of professional base
ball from its locality, says that the
club was stranger in strange town.
and that, Baseball is an expensive
luxury, and it is believed that a rest
of at least three years will be neces-
sary before the city will feel rich
enough to take up the burden again.
A great many will feel real sorrow at
the passing away of the game in the
city. 1t is the only true democratic
sport, where all the spectators are on
an equality and the humble laborer
can mingle his yells of approval with
the cheers of the wealthy man
New Players Secured.
Manager Harry Sage arrived home
last night from Burlington. He has
secured Pitchers Bevis and Butler and
Third Baseman Breen. and is dicker.
ing with another member of the de-
funct Burlington team.
Harry SOnier, who pitched
for Rock Island i'm '94, is back at hi,
home in Peoria. having been released
by the Minneapolis club, and i,
anxious to come here. A berth will
probably be made for him.
But one game was played yester.
day. 1t was at st. Joe, the Dubuque.
being defeated 10 too.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-08
A VICTIM OF LIGHTNING.
Ii. F. Duncan Killed While Telephonine
at South Bend, Ind.

b. F. Duncan. of this city. was
killed by lightning yesterday after
noon at South Bend. Ind, where he
was employed by the Studebaker
Manufacturing company. The shock
ing information was received by Mrs.
Duncan last night. She, with Mr..
and Mrs. John S. Wilbert, left imme-
diately for South Bend to accompany
the remains to Bainbridge, Ind.
where interment will be made.
Mr.. Duncan was talking through
the telephone at the factory when
struck down. He was about 80 years
of age, and with his wife leaves one
daughter. Mrs. Wilbert.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-08
Suffered 81 Years With Kidney Disc ase.

G. A. Stillson, merchant of Tam
pico, ILL.,, writes: ''Foley's Kidney
Cure is meeting with wonderful sue
cess. 1t has cured some cases here that
physicians pronounced incurable.
myself am able to testify to its
merits. MY face TODAY is a living
picture of health, and Foley's Kidney
Cure has made it such. had suffered
"a years with the disease, and today
feel 10 years younger than l did one
year ago. l can obtain some won
1 derful certificates of its medical Quail
tiles" For sale BY T. H. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-08
Attention, Campers and Fishing Parties

We are headquarters for camping
and fishing supplies; also a full line
of fresh groceries always on hand and
at the lowest price. Ice delivered to
all camps. Fresh and cured meats,
fresh produce direct from the farm.
All goods sold will be delivered free
of charge.
S j. APPLE, Sears, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-08
BASEBALL MEN MEET
Western Association Directors
conferring Today at
St. Joseph.
FUTURE OF LEAGUE TO BE DECIDED.
Some Disposition to BE Made of the Bur
Town DrOpped-L. 4. Eddy Present In BE-
half of Rock lsland-Sage Back-secures
New Players

St. Joseph. Mo-. June S.-The meet
ing OF the Western Baseball associa-
tion called for today was postponed
until Thursday to give all representa-
tives time to get here. Cedar Rapids
will probable be dropped and the as
ISOLATION continued with six clubs
st. Joseph. Peoria. Quincy. Dubuque
Rock Island and Ottumwa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-08

Miss Ellen Gale, the librarian, has
gone to the bedside of her mother. who
is i'll at her home at Normal, Ill.
During her absence Miss Gest is as
sisting Miss Carter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-08
Wash Goods.

400 Yards White Welt Pique CSC a ward 1cI.
they should be, but while they last tOsC
6S0yards Cotton Grenadines one of the sea
son most stylish fabrics. a real bargain AT
aac yard. this week your choice nj. 10in
per yaru ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. bVsV
y pieces Genuine Mulhouse Organdies 40 a.
and soc Is the price most everywhere but
here, this week We say. OIL
per yaru...... .--....---.. ..........-... 81 ~
lsc swell designs in Fine Printed India mi.
Linons. rare bargain at per yard " uVsC
so remnants OF lac White Victoria awns. = 10
and l2-yard lengths just the thing for a
dainty, white. hot day dress. choice Oh
Ill., go. .-....--.-.-.... Wv
Cut This Out and Bring IL With You.
On presentation of this coupon we
will hand you hack one-tenth of the
cost on any silk Waist you NAV buy
this week. Thus:
s'.'.-'.....' --.--- -.-........-..
II You buy n Silk Waist for a
and present this coupon, you
will have Soc refunded
To make it more interesting. we will make
these bargain lots of some lines OF Silk W aists
We wish to close out this week
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-08
The Dangers of Spring

Which arise from impurities in the
blood and depleted condition of this
vital fluid may be entirely averted by
Hoods Sarsaparilla. This great
medicine cures all spring humors.
boils. eruptions and sores. and by en-
riching and vitalizing the blood, it
overcomes that tired feeling and gives
vitality and vigor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-08
Car Is There.

The following, which came to The
ARGUS this afternoon from Camp AL
ger, indicates that the shipment OF
provisions sent from Rock Island has
reached the boys safely:
Via Alex Dunn Lering, Va, June 8.
-Hurrah! Just unloading the car.
Great JOY. RosEY.
Capt. Mcdonald later received dis
patch from Capt. McConochie that the
car had arrived in good shape.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-08

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
iuc, 2oc. III G. C. c. fail, druggists refund money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-08

Hoods pills cure nausea, sick head
ache, biliousness and all liver ills.
Price 25 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-08
HAMMOCkS.

HAWMOChS.
Mexican Hammocks
liammoeks all '5c values while they last zoe
Full color liammocks. spreaier 81 ....... nc
Assorted coors liammocks spreader and
good 81 % value 7sc
Handsome fancy Hammocks with preaders full
sl.sS value this sale Csc 81 and SLIP
Big elegant color ammocks
pillow up y values will be 81 ss and $L4S
Halt thousand other iammocks
the - chair fammocks which at 81 OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-08

Millinery.
We open several new lots of high
class millinery at prices that cannot
fail To interest.
Sailors.
boxes Fine Straw Sailors. have sold Goa
freely n u. now only .................. O6C
Daisies.
Daisies. so much in demand for Chi. 10.
dren Hats sc punches go IT.. lou
Ribbons.
800 pieces choice Fancy Ribbons for
trimmings. IS and 2sc values go at 1Eo
per Naru ..-.. eco. .......-.. tSV
- pieces fine Black Satin Ribbons apc
x'a'ns is'e extra wide sse width. 25c
Hats.
10 dozen Black Milan Flats 1oa
AL. ..--..-.................... t6V
10 dozen lare. Black Garden Hats fan 0oa
cy braid. Jse value for................. G6C
dozen assorted fancy braid Children's IA
Hats. regular price sac. while they last IfC
BE prompt. We cannot guarantee
lots to last long at these prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-08

II YOU buy a Silk Waist for q
and present this coupon. you
will have Soc refunded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-08

To make 1t more interesting. we will make
THESE bargain lots OF some lines of Silk Waists
We wish To close out this week
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-08

Is Relieved by the Arrival of Brig.
Gen. GarretsOn, Of Cleveland Capts.
McCOnOchie, of Company A, and Glen
denim, of Company +, on Meat Inspec-
ton ROard.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-27
DOWN IN DIXIE.
Rev. George w. Bicknell's Lecture Was
Largely Attended and Most Interesting

! It was a sort Of reunion of the old 5th
Maine Regiment, for the lecturer was one
of those who went to the front with this
famous organization in 1851, and saw
some of the hard service which was the
lot of the 9Th Maine from the day it Joined
the army. Rev. George W. Bicknell had
an old story to tell, but story which is
ever new. 1t was entitled "Down in
Dixie, in camp, on the march and under
fire." and the 1900 people who heard 1t
last night in City hall were not only
charmed with the story as told by Mr..
Bicknell, but came away after one of the
pleasantest evenings they have ever
passed.
AS has been said it was kind of mid
winter reunion for the Fifth Maine boys
Among those present from this regiment
were Col. G. S. Edwards of Bethel, N.
R. Lougee of Nashua, N. H., the secre-
tary of the 9th Maine Regiment assoc1a-
tion; Thomas Ford OF Lewiston, John ".
Jordan of Cum berland Mills, James ii.
Jordan of Cum berland Mills, James ID.
Taylor and James FL. Hayes Of Pleasant
dale, James G. Sanborr. Crawford Dunn,
B. A. Norton and Capt. Geo. X. Brown.
From the company Of which Mr.. BlcK.
nell was the second lieutenant, old 20. d,
there were six mem bers present, and 1t is
needless to say that they found more
interest in the story of Mr.. Ricknell than
any other persons in the audience and
that is saying a great deal. The lecture
was given undsr the auspices of the
Thatcher Post Monument association, and
goodly sum was realized from it. In q
series of word pictures abounding in
humor with pathos and the dramatic
cleverly fntermingled, Mr.. Bicknel1 be-
gan his story at the outbreak of the war.
He told about the Organization Of the old
Fifth Maine. the scenes attending it's de.
parture from Portland, Its journey to the
front, it's first engagement, camp life and
SO onward to the end In manner which
brought forth storms of applause, con-
vulsed the audience with laughter and
moved it to tears at the speakers will.
The lecture was illustrated by fine
stereopticon views, many of the pictures
being beautiful and finely oolored. Dur
ing the evening Mr.. Bicknell had occa-
sion to throw upon the scene pictures
of some of the well-known Portland
gentlemen who were members of the 5th
Maine, and each picture was was greeted
by applause.
OF it's kind the lecture was the best
which has ever been heard here, and
Thatcher post monument association is
to be congratulated upon having obtained
the services of SO eloquent lecturer as
Mr.. bicknell.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-27
MONETARY CONVENTION AD-
JOURNS.

Indianapolis, Ind. January 26.-When
the Monetary convention convened today
the secretary read number Of telegrams
from the various commercial bodies OF
the country, endorsing the plan of the
commission.
E. j. Parker of Illinois, presented a
resolution approving the efforts OF the
National Business League to forward q
movement looking Ito the establishment OF
National Department of Commerce and
Industries the head of which shall be
member of the Cabinet.
Charles S. Fairchild, ex secretary OF the
treasury, delivered an address in which
he showed that law could not Interfere
with the habits of business.
Congressman Jesse Overstreet of
indianapolis, who introduced the none
tary bill in Congress comT ended the
commissions work. He thought the bill
would receive the thorough attention of
Congress and said that Speaker Reed
would in no way retard it's careful con-
sideration.
MIR. J. A. Wheeler of Minnesota chair
man of the committee on resolutions
asked John G. Bulliett, to read the reso
lutions The resolutions recognize the
conventions obligations to the executive
committee, and cordially approve the plan
of currency reforms submitted by the
commission.
At two O'Clock after two hours Of favor
able debate the resolutions were unani-
mously adopted. The convention ad.
iourned subject to the call of the execu-
tive committee.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-27
HUMANITY.

In Humanity. ''the popular sensational
drama that will be at the Portland theatre
next Wednesday and Thursday, playgoers
who relish lively, red-hot, soul-stirring
drama of love and war, intrigue and in
oident, will have a genuine treat. The
old-fashioned English fox hunting scene.
with its baying pack and bunch of thor
Dughbreds, and it's gay patrioian crowd,
would be enough to carry the ordinary
melodrama; but Sutton Vane, the author
mas thrown in most exciting broadsword
combat in the midst of a battle in the
Trans7aal, a startling bomb explosion.
and whole string of very exciting
situations. Manager William A. Brady
has mounted all this in his usual liberal
style. Ross O'Neal and Miss Alice Irving
head superb company 20 strong in Its
presentation.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-27
SOUTH PORTLAND.

The storm of yesterday was very bad
in South Portland. Snow drifts many
feet high one plentiful. iThe highway
snowplow was called out for the first
time this winter and the roads broken
out. About noon the electrics got to
South Portland but not until 6 o'clock in
the evening was the first car able to get
through to Willard.
There is noticeable difference in the
sidewalks in Willard and South Port
land. While after each snow storm the
citizens turn out en- masse in Willard
and clear every sidewalk, most of those
in South Portland remain untouched.
The Elizabeth City did not lose min
utes time during the storm yesterday.
Mis-. Esther Fisher, who has been in
Massachusetts during the winter, has
returned to her home on High street.
Mr.. John Turner of South Portland
was one among the four shipmates who
were found nearly suffocated in the
cabin of fishing vessel yesterday morn
ing.
Owing to the storm last Thursday even
inp. W. I. Houston of the Church of
Christ did not preach on the subject that
had been announced for that evening as
there were quite number that wished
n hear that sermon that were not able to
he present So he will preach the sermon
tbis Thursday evening in Union Mission
haI1 The subject will be, 'tThe Scriptu
rai Action of Baptism" .
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-27
WEDDlNG.
LITTLEFIELD-BUTLER

Last evening was the occasion of a
pretty home wedding at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs E. L. .Littlefeld, 165 Congress
street, when their youngest daughter,
Myrtle B., was united in marriage to Mr..
Charles NJ Butler. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. w. F. Berry pastor of
of the Congress Street Methodist church.
The bride was gowned in white organ
die and carried bouquet of bridal
roses.
The bridesmaid, Miss Gertrude Leigh
ton wore dress of white lansdown and
carried bouquet of pinks. Mr.. U. N.
Nash acted as best man. The bridal
party entered the parlor to the strains of
an appropriate march executed by Miss
Cora Estele. The parlor was handsome
ly decorated with evergreen and dis
play of potted plants and ferns. After
the wedding a reception was held from s
to II o'clock. The ushers were Mr.. j ohm
O. Russell and Mr.. James Aver. Re-
freshments were served during the even
ing, Miss Evylyn Day presiding over the
the punch table, assisted by Miss Sophie
Mospan. At the sherbert table was
Miss Alice Dyer assisted by Miss Mar
garet Blackwell.
The newly married couple departed on
the Pullman for a brief visit to Massa-
chusetts and on their return will reside
at 40 Waterville street.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-27
FoREcasTLEFlLLeD WITH COAL GAS
And Five Members of the Crew of the II
w. Wyman Were Overcome by At'

Five men on the fishing schooner H.W.
Wvman had a narrow escape from death
Tuesday night or Wednesday morning.
The schooner did not get inside from
her fishing trip until eleven o'clock
Tuesday night and tired out by their
hare. days work, as soon as the vessel
was made fast alongside Long wharf, the
men turned in their hunks in the small
forecastIe. This foIecastle was heated
bv a small coal stove and as the pipe was
old ard defective, the coal gas did not
escape through the pipe but escaped into
the forecastle where they were asleep.
About seven o'clock in the morning Bert
Newton, one of the crew who was asleep
in the lower bunk, woke up and found
the small room choking full of coal gas.
On trying to arouse Capt. James Tauri- |
moro of South Portland, who commands
the Wyman Newton found the man was
overcome by gas and was unconscious.
John Smith, John Turner and Joshua L. !
Courtney, the other members Of the |
crew, were also overcome by gas. New
ton succeeded in getting Capt. Tauri- |
more out on the deck of the schooner
and helped the other members of the
crew out into the fresh air. Then New |
ton hastened to the nearest telephone
and called DR.. Driscoll, who FASTENED
down to the schooner and succeeded in
bringing the men around all right 1t
was a narrow escape for all the men in
the forecastle and only the fact that
Newton was asleep in the lower bunk
saved him from being rendered uncon-
scious from the poisoning gas as were
the other men. When the schooner was
visited by PRESS reporter yesterday
afternoon the men Iwere all at work and
feeling as well as could have been ex-
pected.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-27
PUBLIC INSTALLATION AND
ENTERTAINMENT.

Bramhall Lodge, Knights of Pythias,
is to have public installation of its new
ly elected officers of the Castle Hall, this
evening.
"A most varied and pleasing musical
and literary entertainment has been ar
ranged for by the committee and
dainty lunch will be served by com
mittee from Damon Assembly of the
Pythian Sisterhood. 1t is sure that g
most pleasing occasion is in store fol
those who attend, and all members and
friends of the order and their families
are cordially invited to be present. Nc
tickets are issued and no fee charged fol
admission.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-27
PERSONAL.

Hon. Henry G. Peabody has been elect
ed one of the trustees Of the Public LII
hrary to take.the place of the late Rev.
e. @. Cummings.
Ex-Sherif Leander E. Cram is very
sick with the dropsy and il is not thought
that his recovery is possible.
Mir. Joseph N. Bonney who. tor the
past 20 years has had charge of the
Preble house billiard hall, has severed his
connection there. tMr. Bonney will be
sadly missed. He was always courteous
and obliging, an excellent billiard player
and good manager.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-27
BROKE HIS ARM.

Capt. c. G. Morton, U. S. A., fell on
the sidewalk Saturday breaking the
large bones in the right fore arm. He is
now comparatively free from pain but
will be unable to meet with the board
for the revision of the new military reg
ulations which is to take place at the
State House Thursday. The accident
will delay the tour of instruction to the
different companies of the national
guard, which was to have begun two
weeks ago.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-27
BRIEF JoTTlNGS.

County President L. j. Flaherty A. O..
H. of A. and County Delegate Martin
Meehan A. o. H., B. OF t., have issued
a call to the officers and boards of direc-
tors OF the order OF both divisions in this
county to meet in convention on next
Tuesday evening in the rooms of the
Board of Erin on Free street to elect
county officers.
Tonight at Castle HalI there will be a
public installation of the officers of Bran
hall Lodge, Knights of Pythias. An en-
tertainment will be given and collation.
will be served.
Skating as usual at Portland Ice Rink.
Mt. Vernon Chapter, R. A. M, had "a
public installation of officers accompanied
by an entertainment and banquet last
evening. An orchestra and the Haydn
Ouaytette took part.
Next Saturday evening the members of
the school board and the teachers in the
several schools Of the city will enjoy a
trolley ride and supper at Riverton.
set of resolutions elegantly framed
TO be presented to the Naval Brigade of
LYNN, Mass, by the Portland Light In
fantry as q testimonial for the reception
rendered them in that city on Oct. 9th is
on exhibition in the window of Whalen's
barber shop on Exchange street.
Mr.. N. D. Smith conducted another re-
npious meeting Monday evening at a
pr,yate house and seven people asked for
nrayers. His work has been remarkably
successful thus far His evening meetings
this week will be, Thursday evening at 81
Merrill street; and Saturday evening at
152 Lincoln street.
The Boston & Maine has devised a new
wayffor disposing of snow. 1t is shoveled
into car and melted by steam taken
from a shifting engine the water finding
eeress through holes in the bottom of the
car.
A coming event of much interest to the
literary and artistic world will be the
Travail Talks OF DR.. John G. Bowker,
who, though one Of the younger men IN
the lecture field, has won an envlaole
reputation. He has been one of the most
extensive travellers in the world and his
comparative estimates of various realms,
are most valuable.
Tuesday evening a gentleman caught a
Young owl in front of Perkins's periodi-
cal store, corner of Fore and Exchange
streets. The bird was evidently blinded
5y5the blaze ofslight that streamed from
sne window of the store and the gentle
nan made an easy capture.
A special meeting of the executive
committee of the woman's auxiliary will
he held at Y. NJ c. A. rooms Friday,
January 28th. at 3 p. m.
Ancient Brothers lodge, I. o. o. f.,
will work the initiatory degree Thursday
night.
Miss May Haynes of Gorham Norma
school, passed Sunday and Monday with
her friend, Mrs. Ernest True of Pear.
street.
The "good of the order " committee oi
George Washington council, No. 8, o. U,
A. NJ, has prepared fine programme
for an entertainment exclusively for the
brothers this evening.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-27
HARBOR NOTES.
Items of Interest Picked Up Along
Shore.

Dredge number two has gone to work
in the upper harbor near the dry dock.
The big dredge off the Grand Trunk
Wharves is rapidly working its way up
the harbor.
The tug C. A. Dickey will tow the
scow Ajax to Freeport this morning to
bring back a load Of spiling which has
been hauled to the shore by W. F. Ben.
nett the contractor.
The tug boat Kniokerbocker was in
collision with one of the mud scows of
the big dredge Tuesday night and the tow
boat had a hole smashed In her bow.
Yesterday forenoon the Knickerbocker
got rope tangled up in her wheel and
had to be towed into one of the docks by
the Cornelta. A few minutes suffioed to
clear the tow boats wheel and she pro-
ceeded on her way.
Captain M. B. Dodge formerly in COM
mand of the James Samson, has taken
charge of the tug Kniokerbocker.
Mr.. A. G. Sterling of House Island had
his row boat taken in tow by the Forest
Queen yesterday and started for the city
When the Custom House dock was
reached Mr. Sterling discovered that his
row boat had broken adrift from the
Forest Queen and had disappeared. The
C. A. Dickey went down the harbor in
search of the boat and found it in time to
save it from going ashore on the rocks at
Cushing's island.
The steamship Grucian is expected to
arrive here this morning.
The fishing schooner Albert W. Black
arrived Yesterday wish 10000 pounds of
fish. The Louis and Rosie also had a
good trip.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-27
A TESTIMONIAL.

Mr. and Mrs. John A. Bellows received
on Tuesday a letter expressi ng regret
at their prospective removal from our
city, and inviting Mr.. Bellows to give a
course of lectures in Portland this
spring.
The letter was signed by Rev. John
Carroll Perkins and 161 other prominent
gentlemen and ladies'.