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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-18
Rock Island Day at the Fair.

The promoters of the big TriCity
Winter Fair, Pure Food and Flow
er show that takes place at the Saen-
gerfest hall, Davenport, commencing
Dec. 3, have decided to name all the
days, Friday being Rock Island day.
The days will be named as follows:
Sunday. Dec. 3, German society and
labor union day; Monday, Dec. T.,
wholesale and retail merchants day;
Tuesday, Dec. >, society, souvenir and
lodge day; Wednesday, Dec. 8, Dav-
export day; Thursday, Dec. Z, Moline
day. with baby show, open to Moline
only; Friday, Dec. s, Rock Island day,
with show open to Rock Island babies
only; Saturday, Dec. ., ladies' and
children's day, with final baby show,
open to Davenport babies only; Sun
day, Dec. 10. tri-city day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-18
His Life Was Saved.

j. f. Lilly, a prominent citizen Of
Hannibal, Mo-, lately had wonder.
full deliverance from frightful death.
In telling of it he says: Il was taken
with typhoid fever that ran into Pneu-
monia. My lungs became hardened.
1 was so weak couldn't even sit up
in bed. Nothing helped me. l ex-
pected to soon die OF consumption,
when 1 heard of DIR. Kings New Dis
covery. One bottle gave great relief.
/ continued TO use it, and now am
well and strong. l can't say too
much in its praise" This marvellous
medicine is the surest and quickest
cure in the world for all throat aud
lung trouble Regular sizes so cents
and 81. Trial bottles free at Hartg 4
Ullemeyer's drug store; every bottle
guaranteed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-18
Diamonds Discovered in Wisconsin.

The report that diamonds have ben discov.
cred in Wis :onsin W Il draw thousands to that
state. how madly we rush after riches, and
how little We treasure the only true wealth
health. All of the diamonds and money in the
world cannot bring happ ness without health
Because of its mad rush for wealth, America
has become nation of dyspcptics No o'her
people abuses its stomachS as we do, and there
fore no other nation is so object to nervous
ness, ipsomania. indigestion biliousneSS and
t. rpid liver HoStetter's Stouach Bitters has
restore more weak stomach'to health than
can be counted. Its results have been phe
nomcnal To avoid limitations, be sure that a
private revenue stamp covers the neck of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-18
MEET ON A SWITCH TRACK.
A Burlington Engine Runs Into Peoria
Train.

A Burlington Engine Runs Into a Peoria
Train.
The Burlington's main track be-
tween Seventeenth and EighI zenith
streets was blocked from 6:35 until
$40 last night. as the result of a col
lision between one of the company
swi.c engines and Rock Island u
Peoria work train that was engaged in
hauling sand from Coal Valley to the
Terminal fill in Moline. At a
point Just west of Eighteenth street
there is switch connecting
the main tracks OF the Peoria and
Burlington, which was put in so that
the Peoria could use the Burlington
track into Moline during the dirt-haul-
ing contract with the Terminal com
plny. Engineer Frank Mousley was
crossing over this switch, eastbound.
with Is loads of dirt. when his train
was crashed into by Burlington switch
engine No. 1922, in charge of Engi-
neer Dan Wright, who supposed the
Peoria train had cleared the switch
and was well up ahead of him on the
main track. The switch engine was de-
rallied. but fortunately no one was hurt.
The side of one of the Peoria cars was
broken and the Q's engine and a way
car were slightly damaged. The whole
damage will not exceed $25. While
the engine was being placed on its
feet and the tracks, which were some
what twisted, Strengthened out, the
Burlington passenger trains were run
over the Peoria to the viaduct, while
freights were held back until the track
was cleared.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-18
MEETING AT COAL VALLEY.
Christian Endeavorers Hold Semi-AnnuaI
Gathering.

A number of Rock Island people at
tended the semi-annual meeting of
the Rock Island County Christian En-
deavor union at Coal Valley yester-
day. The afternoon session was held
in the Presbyterian church, where the
delegates were welcomed by Rev. c..
IL. Brown. There were addresses by
Rev. L. w. Grafton, Miss Daisy Gould,
Mrs. G. H. Brown, Ward Rivenberg,
Mrs. III. w. Reherd and Mrs. L. W.
Grafton. The evening meeting oc-
CURED at the town hall, where the
proceedings were opened by praise
Service led by H. ID. Folsom, of this
city. Prayer was offered by Rev. d..
L. Robertson. There was an address
by Rev. j. w. Skinner and songs by
Miss Alma Wilson and Milan quar-
tet. The next convention of the
union will be held in Geneseo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-18

Blood Bitters. Scrofulous sores COW
cred my body l seemed beyond cure.
b. b. b. has made me perfectly well
woman" Mrs. Charles Hutton, Ber-
vile. Mich. For sale by Marshall &
Fisher, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-18
Thanksgiving Sale of Hgh-C|ass Dress Goods and Silks.

Priestley's celebrated black
dress goods, 81 and Sl.25
quality, Thanksgiving
sale, per yard. .. Z5C
50-inch black cheviOt, sponged
and shrunk, regular price 81,
Thanksgiving sale price,
per yard ..... :. $50
46-inch black Drap D'ete, regu-
lar price 1925, Thanks
giving sale price, per yd. LOO
Silk Sale-19-inch China silk in
cardinal, Nile green. pink.
yellow and blue, Thanks
giving sale price, per yd. CSC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-18

19-inch satin in all colors, suitable for
fancy work, Thanksgiving
sale price, per yard soc
II inch black satin duchess, regular
price csc, Thanksgiving sale
price, per yard ...... 75C
24-inch satin duchess in all colors,
good value at 81, Thanks
giving sale price, yer yard. SIC
21-inch black satin duchess and pcau
dc sole. all silk, and wear guar
anteed, regular price $l.25,
for this sale. ............ Csc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-18
rheumatism Cured In a Day.

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in l to 3
days. Its action upon the system is
remarkable and mysterious. 1t re-
ease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits. IS cents.
Sold by Otto Grotian, 1901 Second
avenue, Rock Island; Gustave Schle-
gel & Son, 220 West Second street,
Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-18
COUNTY TEMPLE.
rsra.aEara

Nov. 17-Warren ID. Hall to John
A. Hall ct al, part outlets ) and "a,
assessors plat 50 and 80. IS, 1w, 81.
Hans Henry Looges TO Hattie 5.
Burton, lot II, block +, Thompson &
Wells add. Rock Island, 81. 800.
Catharine Davenport to William f..
Bailey, tract by metes and bounds, 2,
IL. 2w. 81 1913.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-18
Cr0Ckery Department.
Grand Thanksgiving Sale.

or Dinner Sets. fine China and Glassware
We believe that you will say that We are cor
rect when we state that IL is the dcsirc of
everybody to have fine outlay for the
THANKSGIVING dinner Each year we have made
a special effort to place before our customers
some special bargains and this season finds Us
with larger and finer array of special offer
ingS. Glance over your china and glass, make
IA note of what you eed. and then come to us
and we will supply what is lacking.
Dinner Sets-A big line OF open stock pat
terms to select from. Dinner sets made up in
any number of pieces and matched il broken.
Dinner set of 100 pieces. in fBe semi-china
decorated in pink and green with gold lin
ings This pattern is of the famous Laughlin
make and each piece warranted
For this sale, or sold in any numberIF ~
OF pieces at same rate. re 20
good quality of cups and sauccrs, in >0OC
good qualify dinner plate at sc each 80
Ia plalh whlte- ..........---.... .,...-.. ~
Here is the reel thing in the shape OF salt and
pepper shakers. For this sale Il line CRYSTAL
sal and pepper shaker with sterl ny
silver topS-dOnJ miss them In-
cach--.. ...... --...- ..--. -....-- ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-18

Sc inch silk striped plaids, regular
price Soc, Thanksgiving sale
price, per yard. ............ CSC
42-inch jamestown worsted suitings,
regular price soc. Thanksgiv-
ing sale price. per yard. SOC
54-inch ladies' cloth all-wool. in the
leading colors, regular price
65c, Thanksgiving sale, yard ,4SC
40 inch all-wool homespun, one of the
popular fabrics of the season, regu-
lar price Csc, Thanksgiving
sale price, per yard. ........ soc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-18
For HOarsenetA.

George A. Pontins, Upper Sandus-
ky, Ohio, writes: Il have been u.s.
ing Foley's Honey and Tar for sore
throat and hoarseness and find it is
the best remedy 1 ever tried. II
stopped the cough Immediately and
relieved all soreness"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-18
How to Prevent = Cold.

After exposure or when you feel a
cold coming on, take a dose of Foley's
Honey and Tar. 1t never fails and
will prevent pneumonia or consump-
tion If taken in time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-18

52-inch English coating, finished
alike on both sides, regular
price 81, Thanksgiving
sale, per yard ....... 75C
Black Dress Goods.
3S-inch black Henrietta,
Thanksgiving sale price
per yard ............ I0C
3S-inch black imported serge,
made of the finest Australian
wool. color guarante ed.
Thanksgiving sale price,
per yard. ........... $50
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-18

Arnold's Bromo Celery cures head.
aches; 10, as and so cents. Rsiss'
drug store,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-18
Gents Furnishings.
Ready! Aim! Fire!

We are ready, and it is our aim to
fire at the public prices for proof that
we are strictly in it in gents fur
nishing goods. We have just opened
our new fall and winter lines of gents
fancy colored shirts in plain blue and
circular stripes, all colors, and are
going to run them in this Thanksgiv-
ing sale at close margin prices.
Line /. White body shirts with col
ored bosom, in blue and pinks,
Thanksgiving sale. 4SC
Line 2. Assorted blue and pink
body shirts with white circular
stripes, come in long and short
bosoms, and detached cuffs,
strictly new and nobby shirt,
Thanksgiving sale. ...... O9C
Line 5. Plain blue, the new thing,
two attachabie collars and
pair of cuffs. Thanksgiving sale 75C
Line 4. Best percale, Numbered, two
collars and pair of cuff, in blue and
black circular stripes, the shirt you
are in the habit of paying $50 for
(see our window 30 in this
sale at CSC and .... 0OC
UnIaundered White Shirt.
We are going to run in this sale
our Garland at ........... soc
You know what that means, a shirt
you usually pay 75c for. Stock up
while you have the opportunity.
One more case of that 45c heavy
fleece lined underwear for this sale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-18

2x25 pattern cloths bleached satin damaSk with nan
kins to match. new assorted patterns, worth 81.
Thanksgiving price per set
6Sx72 pattern cloths assorted patterns worth 81
Thanksgiving price, each.
2s wide. SIs long. extra heavy satin damaS rattern
cloth, with napkins to match, worth Thanks
yards wide and 4 yards long, satin damask pattern
cloth. with q napkins to match worth sl7. Thanks
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-18
Opening of Our New JcWeIry
Department.

Opening sale for one week only. One OF the
greatest opportunities ever offered Don [
miss IT.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-09
THE TRADE IN CHICAGO.

Chicago. July (SoecaD.-For two hours shorts
were covering wheat. There were claims Of a bet
shipping demand. and the prospect seemed a
bull one. Everything changed around In the last
thirty minutes The early advance lost. The
last prices va asc under Friday. India ship
ments were too large for the bulls-17440O bushe Is
and prominent floor trader G. H. Smith. after
having been buyer for two days. turned and sold
out. September opened at 73%q737sc sold between
74hc and 73Ac and closed at 73i.Q73Ac The July
closed at 72lsc. Liverpool isG11d higher. Cash
sales here aggregate l25.OOO bushels. Authorities
to the export business at the seaboard varied
widely forty loads from one source but
Lohrke reported only five loads. Ocean freghts.
however. were UP sharply, which gave the
appearance Of etter demand. There was
good deal Of rain In the Southwest. Kansas
and Texas The Northwest had some theories about
the appearance Of grasshoppers. The India ship
ments suggested worlds shipments OF 5000 900
bushels II figured that the visible would in
crease 10000 bushels. While receipts showed a
falling of, they still greatly over last year 8
366 cars In the Northwest, compared with 33 a year
ago; $4,000 bushels at primary points compared
with 5000. Toledo and Detroit reported small
offerings OF new wheat. Kansas told the same
story. 1t borne in mind generally that the
Government report was TO be out Monday. II was
figured that the winter wheat would show little
change from June. and that the spring wheat
would show drop Of about points but that the
report would suggest a crop OF at least 10000 900
bushels There some further Patten selling
Speculation a whole was unmportsnt.
Corn closed &c to Ac over Friday. with the pro-
fessionas inclined to cover. There signs
OF any additional liquidation by the Patten inter
est. The market felt the very large export bust
ness at the seaboard Friday. There was a good
shipping business here to-day, about 10000 bushels
There favorable weather The inspection was
500 cars. with 6l0 for Monday. Gables were steady
clearances $50 0c bushels II Is expected that the
Government report on Monday will show a condI-
ton OF about SO. with an area OF about 80 600 900
September sold at SAC and S3ssaa3xc and
closed 33Js
oats were without feature. following the other
grains. July lost NC. September and MAY closed
where they did Friday. July closed at 2s,sc;
September. 0NQ2oIsc. and May. 22%qaIAc There
S7 cars. with 223 for Monday Weather re-
ports keep favorable.
Provisions were strong: pork up 2Oc and lard and
ribs up l21sc There Is exceptional cash de-
mand. with hams and shoulders advancing Hogs
were up oc to ioc. with 1900 received and 40 900
estimated for Monday. There was Armour and
Cudahy buying
On the curb puts on September wheat closed at
72%c: calls 7a%c. Puts on September corn ss%c:
calls. ssNas3Acs- -
New-York tribune., 1899-07-09
BONDS.
THE DAYS OPERATIONS IN STOCKS.

i Tho waalsIv statement of the associated banks
Yesterday was more unfavoraole than expected
The decrease OF S92120I5 in the surplus re-
serves was about twice as large as mad oeen
counted on. The cash holdings of the banks
were left atsS230 COZ, POO. reduction OF SS9i9'-
300 In the week. The ratio of cash TO deposits
was brought down from 261a to 25la per cent.
SO that the banks holdings of actual money
in excess of the legal requirement was only
S5O62 47a There an increase OF SoSoo'9oo
in loans and a decrease in deposits of S2,94S,-
300 The extent to which gold has peen useu
in place OF paper money, aside from o goiH % eH n
ports. was shown by decrease OF sopSo'Uo So Hor1
The sI.pcie item in the statement. Inc Ddhh
statement was not interpreted TO foreshadoW
a stif money market but 1t was regarded
rather as a reflection Of the extensive Uahsac-
tions incident 10 the first of July -.
A moderate decline in stock values was at
tributable as much. If not more to pront taxing
than 10 the showing in the bank statement
There was q fairly large business IN stocks'
and IL was well distributed The prlnclpal redl,
izing in the railroad stocks, whlch heo ma, nuu
substantial advances in the week such as Bur
lingtop and Quincy. st. Paul, Rock Island, MIS-
sour Pacific Union Pacific. Manhattan ana
Sugar Refining The buying of Atchison pre-
ferred. which had been notable feature OF the M
market for several days. was kept up: and the
stock closed with small gain IN price ,e De-
spite the statement by the General Master w ork-
man of the Knights of Labor that there wouid
be no strike on the lines or the Brooklyn hapio
Transit Company, the stock lost fracuonaIiy III
price There were moderate declines In New
York Central PENNSYLVANIA and Tennessee Coal
and Iron sharp upward turn IN united states
Rubber common was due 10 the resumption Vi
dividends the stock.
Nothing of an Nnfavorable character IN gen
eral conditions developed. On the contrary the
reports of railroah earnings and information In
relation to industrial and commercial interests
disclosed q still further improvement IN tnese
directions. There was holiday In London
and as a consequence there was no trading be-
tween that centre and New-York.
The usual weekly table showing net price changes
in the more active issues follows:
New-York tribune., 1899-07-09

ments of. money TO the interior In the last week
IN gold which could be more readily spared
than paper currency. Considerable amounts or
gold sent TO Canada.
MANHATTAN STOCK.-Much OF the stock or
the Manhattan Railway Company recently pur-
chased has been delivered to the Central Trust
Company. which Is supposed to represent Metro
polltan Street Railway interests.
OFFER OF BONDS.-Vermilye & Co. offer at
1O9 and accrued interest netting 800 per cent
upon the investment 100000 American Bell Tele-
phone Company per cent bonds. due July l. lSOo
The total bonded indebtedness Of the company Is
100000. which the present issue completes IL
Is followed by the capital stock Of the company OF
81 1856 800. paying dividends at the rate OF 10 per
cent per annum the present quotation for the
same. being about 345
MEMPHIS AND CHARLESTON.-A committee
consisting Of Simon Rothschd. John s. Tilney ana
Alfred Sully have taken action to protect the III
terests OF the minority stockholders OF the Mem
phis and Charleston Railroad Company whlch
property has been recently acquired by the Sou'h-
ern Railroad Company Messrs. RoIston ana
Bass are acting as deposltary for the committee
and stockholders who desire to participate are al
lowed until August 1 to deposit their stock under
tho terms OF the agreement.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-09
WALL STREET AND EXCHANGES

OUTSIDE sECURITIES.-Mar dull and steady.
Standard OIL closed at 45Sai6O against 45q45e on
Friday. Last prices on the other prominent issues
were: Amsterdam Gas. 34AQ35h: preferred 5si6siA:
Air Power Das0H; Bay State Gas. 2lkQ2I.: Anal
gamated Copper. GG9G2s Republic Steel 17dl7s 3.
preferred Gon6l; Havana Commercial 2sa2sll;
preferred GGaG7l5; Kentucky Dlstllleries. lbi17.
preferred. 81; Electric Vehicle lO7alll: Union Steel
and Chain. 2Sa29: preferred. 6Sa69
LARGE SUGAR SALEs-The withdrawal yes
terday by the American Sugar Refining Compar ny
OF its ninety days guarantee preceded by very
large sales OF sugar The sales by this company
and the Independent companies in the week we're
estimated at 10000 barrels
GOLD FOR THE INTERIOR.-Mos OF the shin.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-09

DOMESTIC EXCHANGE. - New-Orleans - com
ynercial 81 2S; bank 5oc premium. san FranclscvSn o.
Siqht l2iSc: telegraph l5c. Cincinnat-OVer, ene on
connter 5oc premium: between banks par ana ,, SOc
discount Savannah-Buying. 1-l6c discount. seiins'
selling &c premium. Boston-l0dl23s1c discount
Chicago-25c discount. ST. Louis-2oc discoun.., os
pASK CI,EARINGS. - New-York - Exchahees'
1929 74s 67s; balances sl09l S35 Chicago-ENchas
500 75c 627: balances. S2.3H5l2 Observation-Disclosures
500 9l6 654: balances, A.S0 935: Gu o,, In
FOREIGN MONEY MARKET-Cami AL money mon, o,e az
London 2@2a per cent Open MARKET r cent FOR
long bills Berlin discount rate 3 per cent. Bern pa I'm
exchange on London. 20 marks iils pienn,ss' Paris
exchange ON London. 25 francs 10 centimes' rams
discount rate. 2a per cent. =, -a,so,s ,o7 -is
FOREIGN SECURITI ES.-British coiso''' tSsrnnch
,or money and 107 3-l6 for the account 7 rehch
rentcs loi francs 27a centmes spanish sSc Mex
lean silver dollars 47%c. Bar silver III ho'uo"
27%d. ,,, % GO. Iishon Il 5O
Buenos Ayres, 1920: Rome 10
New-York tribune., 1899-07-09
financial.
Wisconsin Central
REORGANIZATION.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
HOLDERS OF
WISCONSIN CENTRAL COMPANY
Income Bonds.
Preferred Stock,
Common Stock, or
CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT repre
senting same, are hereby notified:


proposed reorganization they are required 70 deposit The
said bonds stocks and certificates with the UNITED
STATES TRUST COMPANY of New York or the OLD
COLONY TRUST COMPANY Of Boston On OR BE-
FORE JULY II. 1890. and that at the time Of sad
deposit required TO pay the respective amounts
provided tie Plan. 10 wit;
On account OF Income Bonds 500 for each $1,000 bond
or certificate therefor deposited.
on account of Preferred Stock $50 FOR each share %
certificate therefor deposited.
on account q Common Stock, $40 for eacn snare a.
certificate therefor deposited.
The certificates Of deposit OF each Of above named
Trus, Companies deposited under the Plan VIII -
returned after being stamped asserting 70 the Plan
and all payments made.
Holders certificates Of deposit Of United states Trust
Company bonds and Of Old Colony Trus, Com
pany for preferred and stock who have already
paid first and second instalments Of the amounts
payable by respectively provided in the plan
notified TO pay the THIRD AND FINAL install
MENT of twenty-five per cent Of the said amounts ca
before JULY I1TH. 1sO0 to wit: on account of
income bonds $50 FOR each $1,000 bond certificate
therefor account Of preferred stock s. for each has
certificate therefor account OF common stock SIS
for each share certificate therefor They should also
their Certificates be stamped third nsalmen,
paid.
Deposito-s OF Income Bonds will receive Certificates
OF Deposit Of UNITED STATES TRUST COMPANY
depostors Of Common Stock will receive
Certificates Of Deposit of the OLD COLONY TRUST
COMPANY under the Security Holders Agreement a
January H. 1S0S certificates Of each Trust Company
being stamped asserting the Plan. and sl install
ments paid.
New York. July ls,. 1899
GEORGE COPPELL.
Chairman Of Reorganization Committee
JOSEPH 5. DALE. Secretary.
~ Exchange Place. New York.
Maitland. coppell & Co.. - Exchange Place. ". r.
Brown Brothers & CO.. 50 Wall ST.. New York.
Edward swee; & Co.. 80 Broad ST. New York.
REORGANIZATION Managers.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-09

RAILROAD BONDs-Market firm and active
. and business well distributed Total sales amount
ed in par value to sl.9e2.5OO against 2e3sOD on
Friday. The heaviest dealings were in the
Atchison, Baltimore and Ohio St Louis South
western. Erie and Wabash issues. Central Georgia
Is. Chesapeake and Ohio 4lzs. Peoria and Eastern
lists Denver and Rio Grande As Evansville and
Terre Haute Is. Louisville and Nashville unified ls
Missouri Pacific consol 6s Reading Is. Rio Grande
Western As Union Pacific 49, West Shore as
Brooklyn Union Elevated lists, Jersey Central S.
Colorado Southern lists Manhattan ~ and ST
Louis and Iron Mountain U.s.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-09
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.

MONEY RATES.-Money call nominal 4 per
cent The time money market was quiet and un-
changed at 5G4 per cent for all dates on railroad
collateral and per cent on mixed collateral Com
mercia paper was In good demand. Rates were
unchanged at SQSh per cent for prime indorsed
bills receivable, 3HM5lz per cent for high grade
single names and 4a4ik per cent for other good
Dames.
closing rates follow: