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The times., 1899-05-12
Municipal Brevities.

A petition from J. S. Wasney and others for
curb and sidewalk on the south side OF +
Street northeast. between Fourteenth and Ten
nessee Avenue, has been denied by the Commits
sioncrs.
Acting or q complaint from D. W Landyoight,
80 l. Street northeast, the Commissioners have
determined that old boiler which projects
into alley in square s29 must be moved back.
All applications for subdivisions must be made
to the Commissioners and must be approved by
majority OF them before being admitted to re-
cord. When u tract OF land is laid out into
blocks, streets. avenues, the work must be
done in conformity with the general plan OF the
city determined by the Highway Extension
Commission. In laying out block into original
lots the latter must be sixteen feet wide and
sixty feet deep and must abut alley.
The Commissioners have announced that pro-
posas will be opened at the District Building
during May as follows: For furnishing 1000
street lanterns, May l3; for supplying naphtha
street lighting. May l3: for laying asphalt block
pavemcnts. May 20; for paving streets and ave-
nues with asphalt street pasenents. May %; for
constructing a bridge across the Piney Branch
Road in Rock Greek Park, May q.
In the absence of specific order from the
courts the Commissioners have declined to take
action on a request from Ernest l.. Schmidt for
cancellation OF the taxes due part Of lot .,
block 10, lot ., and the west half of lot in
block 20 OF the Howard University subdivision
A frstclass steam engineers license has been
granted to J. 4. Francis and third-class steam
engineers license has been allowed Edward
Camp.
Permission has been granted TO the City and
Suburban Railway Company to string FIVE wires
from its barn, at the intersection of Fifth
and I Streets northeast. along, the line OF its
right of way on I Street aud Rhode Island Ave
nue. and to string large feeder wire along the
same route within the District to about Fiji
teeBth Street northeast.
An interesting pamphlet regarding the plating
and subdividing OF land in The District of Co.
lumbia has been issued BY the Commissioners
and will be distributed all citizens making
| requests for copies Of the document. 1t contains
| the act of Congress to regulate the subdivision
| Of land and the latest general orders OF the
| Commissioners. recently promulgated. regulating
| the plating and subdivision OF land. 1t states
that all plats Of subdivisions must be drawn in
| the office Of the surveyor. The pamphlet also
/ contains information regarding 1.-THE re-subdivi-
| sion Of lots minor streets, alleys the survey
| and location OF subdivisions. designations oi
| highways, reservations and lots, and other data.
The Commissioners have accepted the proposal
| OF T.. c. Kellogg to construct small house for
| use as INSPECTORS offce at the site Of the
| proposed reservoir at Brigityood, for the
| sum Of Sl73.
The times., 1899-05-12

successive years. General Harries thought
that the money spent in the Sea Girt trips
might be better expended on target prac-
tice at the Ordway range. and at the
range the sharpshooters also made the
best scores and this caused no little
amount of envy among some of the guards
men who were not good shots.
General Harries, added the ofhcer,
was perhaps seen at his best as mill
tary man when he marched the District
Regiment of volunteers up the First Street
hill to Soldiers Home at the beginning
of the late war, and then marched them
down again, because those in charge at
the Home grounds refused to allow the
regiment TO pitch its tents in the reser-
vation.'
These who have severed their connection
with the Guard on account of friction with
the commander did not hesitate to speal,
plainly last night and, while some were
not averse to criticising his policy with the
organization, others asked that they not
be quoted, inasmuch as their designations
| have not yet been acted upon. For obvious
reasons they were disinclined to allow
| their names to figure in interviews, not
| knowing what the result might be.
1t is asserted that many other members
| of the Guard are dissatisfied and that the
discomfort is spreading, notwithstanding
/ statements TO tne contrary Dy iHCoe "Hs
are satisfied with the present regime.
| large number of the members of the First
| Battalion are disgruntled and, in many
instances, their discomfort is traceable tC
| the refusal of General Harries to recruit
| the battalion bodily when the Distric
! Volunteer Regiment was being organized
Men who did not belong to the Guard wer'
/ included in the Volunteer Regiment ant
I the First Battalion faction thinks sucf
( course would have been entirely un'
necessary had that battalion been accept
/ ed when offered in its entirety.
The dislike of General Harries datei
back 20 the time when he succeeded Gen
! eral Ordway. but has been PARTICULAR,
strong since the return of the regiment
from Cuba added fuel having been thrown
on the flames of discomfort by the Guart
members who accompanied the volunteer
regiment to the war. and who were more
intimately associated with their comman
der. The sentiment Of the regiment it i:
declared, was we'll shown at the Conven
ton Hall medal distribution, when the reg
iment rose almost to man and hssed III
colonel in the very presence of the Presi
dent of the United States.
During recent months the action of Gen
| eral Harries in announcing that Majo
| Urell and Colonel May were without au
| thority TO order out the First and Secon'
Battalions of the Guard for participation il
the Peace Jubilee parade. has further in
censed the anti-Harries element
The times., 1899-05-12
Improper Intent Alleged.

Alexander II. Gregory. OF 22s Second
Street northwest. yesterday filed a COM
plant with the police. and requested that
they look out for a dark skinned man.
supposed to be an Italian. who attempted
to take an undue advantage of Gregory's
little daughter. Louise, six years of age.
The alleged offence was committed in a
vacant house adjoining the Gregory home.
According to the story told by the child TO
her parents the man entieed the child into
the house and attempted a familiarity
which was interrupted by the timely ap-
pearance OF Mrs. Gregory.
The times., 1899-05-12
Gold In the Philippines.
CFrom the Engineering Magazine }

NrhpHi
At this distance. and with the slight exploratory
work which has been carried on in the Philippine
Islands, the minerals that can be proftaby
ported are best known. Mr.. George F. Becker.
in his recent investigation. has given a very
clear view OF the present mineral exploration in
the Philippines. and has shown that gold Is
found in great number Of localities in the arch-
ipcllgo. from Northern Luzon TO Central MiEdi-
mao. In most cases the gold is detrital. and Is
found either in existing water courses in de-
posits now deserted by the current. IL is said
that in Mindanao some Of the grayels are in an
elevated position, and adapted to hydraulic min
ing. There data at hand which indicate
decisiycly the value OF any OF the placers. but
the fact that they are washed largely with cocoa
nut-shells for pans by the natives il an indica-
ton of either rich deposits or quite coarse gold.
In the province OF Abra, at the northern end
of Luzon. there placers. and the River Absi
itself yields auriferous gravel. In lie Pianto
there are Cold-quartz veins as we'll as gravels.
and here also il the best-deyeloped deposit OF
copper ores. although these are also reported
from 4 great number ot localities the Islands
of Luzon, Mindoro. Capu. Mashate. Panay, and
Mindanao. This last island is practically uneS-
ploTed and full OF possibilities.
The times., 1899-05-12
C. L. FOWLER FOUND GUILTY.
Convicted of an Attempt to Kill
Policeman DnndrtdEe.

Charles L. Fowler was convicted yes
terday in Criminal Court No. !. before
Justice Clabaugh, OF assault with intent to
kill. The jury. however, recommended
the prisoner to the marcy of the court.
Fowler was charged with attempting to
kill Policeman Henry c. cambridge on
the night OF January II last. at the corner
of First and b Streets northwest. Accord
ing TO the testimony offered at the trial,
Fowler and four friends boarded west
bound Capital Traction car at the navy
yard with the intention OF going 10 their
homes in the northeast section of the city.
Ii was stated that the members of the
party were singing and that the con-
ductor in charge of the car requested them
to stop because their songs were annoying
the other passengers. The request OF the
conductor resulted in a dispute. and when
the car was near the foot of Capitol Hill
the conductor called upon Policeman Dam
bridge. who was on the car dressed in
citizens clothes. to eject Fowler and his
friends.
The disturbers. 1t was testified, left the
car without Offering resistance. moment
after the car started on its way however
a pistol shot was heard. the bullet taking
effect in the right side of Dandridge's
face. AS to what took place Immediately
preceding the shooting there was great
difference of opinion. cambridge and the
conductor in charge OF the ear testified that
the former did not draw a pistol while
on the other hand, several others stated
most emphatically that he had his pisto
in his hand, pointed directly at Fowler
when the latter fred.
Fowler has been tried three times FOL
the offence. The first two trials resulted
in the juries failing to agree. In thil
connection IL may be stated that IL wa.
reported that the pury which considere,
the evidence given during the first tria
| stood eight to four for conviction, anC
that the jury which heard the testimony a
the second hearing OF the case stood clever
to one for acquittal. The Government
vas represented by Assistant District At
| torney Joseph ShiilingtOn. and the de
/ fendant by K. Richard Shipp and Henry
| Fowler.
The times., 1899-05-12
RETAIL CLERKS ORGANIZE.
Gratifying Success ATTENDS the New
Labor Movement Here.

Z largely attended meeting of the Re-
tail Clerks Association was held last
evening in the assembly room of Woods
Business College. Over fifty members
have been enrolled and permanent or
ganization will be perfected at meeting
which will be held on Thursday evening
next at the same place. The new organi-
cation is chartered under the National
Clerks Association. with headquarters at
Denver. Col, and is affiliated with the
American Federation of Labor. Among
the members already enrolled are num-
Der of the young lady clerks in the large
department stores in the city. The meet
ing was addressed by E. NJ Sprague, for
mer President of the Central Labor Union.
OF this city, r. Henry Lewis. organizer
of the American Federation of Labor. and
Frank H. Morrison, Secretary of the same
organization.
The times., 1899-05-12
City Breyities.

As the result Of the reckless driving Of horse
and buggy by an unknown in the Conduit
Road last night two bicyciists, Clarence II.
Chids. Of 500 Seventh Street northwest and Lear
Nagee, of 1910 Twelfth Street northwest, were run
into ditch beside the road and badly bruised and
cut by the fall. They remounted their wheels
and rode into the city to Police Headquarters
where they made complaint. Later they were
treated for their injury at the Emergency Hos
pital.
John Holmesd. thirteen years DID, whose home
is at 3i2l Thirteenth Street northwest was treat
ed at the Emergency Hospital last night for a
fracture OF the right The injury was re-
cciyed while young Holmead was wrestling with
4 larger companion at his fathers farm in Prince
George county, Nd lie was brought to this city
and taken TO the hospital.
The times., 1899-05-12
A Pleasure and a Duty.

consider it not only pleasure. but duty
owe TO my neighbors to tell about the wobtierfui
cure effected in my by the timely OF
Chambcrlains Collie, Cholera, and Diarrhoca Rem
edy. l was taken very badly with 1ux and pro-
cured bottle OF this remedy. A few doses Of it
Effected permanent cure take pleasure in rec
ommending it to others suffering from that dread.
full disease.-J W. Lynch. Dorr. W. Va. This
remedy is sold by Henry Evans. wholesale and re
tail, 03s Street northwest and all druggists.
Watch for . town. Congress iieights, d. c.
The times., 1899-05-12
Hl. Mifc MeuId Not FOLLOW Him.

Henry C. Bergman fled suit yesterday foI
divorce from his wife. Louise R. Bergman,
whom he accuses of deserting him. The
parties were married In Richmond. "a.
August. 1876. and soon after the petitioner
came to this city to look for work .it
was successful and remained here. lie has
repeatedly. he states. asked his wife to
come here and Hive with him, but she has
always refused to do so.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-01
The Swcntshops.

It pays to own real estate where
New York's laboring classes are con-
centrated. \ man who owns a large,
square building in the down town east
side district says that 1t pays him more
than 20 per cent net on the money in
vested. He never has to look for ten
ants and he has no trouble in collect
ing his rents. a prosperous saloon
keeper has the ground floor, and, of
course, his rent is guaranteed.
The floors above are rented for sweat
shops. One man hires a floor and SUBJ
lets each window to man to work by.
If at any time he shows signs of run
ming behind with his rent a dozen win
dow tenants are eager to take the con-
tract IN his place.
The windows rent for So each. This
gives the man who hires the whole
door his window free, or sometimes a
little more than that. The windows in
this particular building are especially
sought after, because there is 4 freight
elevator, by which the heavy cloth gar
ments can be hoisted and let down
from the various stories. 1t runs by
hand power. but even then it is far bet
ter than carrying the heavy burdens on
the back.-New York Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-01
What tn Might Have Cost.

In a certain town in Vermont. said
the Boston drummer us he chewed
away at pepsin tablet, picked up n
wallet containing $500 in cnsh. In it
were papers bearing the owners name.
and he proved to be the mayor of the
town. at once hunted him up and
handed over his lost cash, and as he
received it he looked me over and
scratched the back of his head and
said:
81 shall reward you, of course. How
much do you think you ought to
have%
Nothing whatever. sir. 1 am glad
to restore your property
But you expect something's?
mo. sir"
Didn't look for me to give you d
cent?"
Not red
cit don't seem possible" he went on
as he looked me over again. but I'll
have to take you at your word. Do
you know what it might have cost me.
sir, had any one else found this wal
LETT"
II can't say, of course"
I'D have had to hand over at least
10 cents, sir. and he might have struck
for 10 or 25.'-Ohio State Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-01
Admitted Ii himself.

story is told of two prominent Chi
cago lawyers who several years ago
We're regarded as being among the
brightest lawyers the state had pro-
duced for 4 long time. There was
great rivalry between these men, and
one day they were having n heated
argument on the steps of the state
house at Springfield.
I'll agree to leave 1t to the first man
we meet" said ore of the wrangling
lawyers fiercely-
"All right, and that will settle it
once for all. All! Here is Charlie
Wen leave it to him"
Charlie" as the man spoken of ap-
preached within hearing distance,
I'VE want you to decide who is the
best lawyer in Illinois. We agree to
abide by your decision"
We'll" replied Charlie, himself an
old practitioner and well known in
the capital city, Il plead guilty to be-
ing the best lawyer in the state my
SELF
why, Charlie, how can it be prov
ed?' inquired the first of the two Chi
cagoans.
You don't have to prove it," replied
the Springfield man, Il admit it, don't
I?"-Detroit Free Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-01
observation-disclosures

The coupon above is to vote on,
who IS the most popular Woodman
in Rock Island. The prize is hand
some gold watch valued at $35, on
exhibition in the window of II. d.
Folsom, the jeweler. All coupons
must contain Il stamp, which are for
sale at one cent each at Thomas drug
store, II. ID. Folsom's jewellery
store and the Harper house
pharmacy. All votes without
stamps are void and will not be
counted. One cent for each vote
may accompany coupons and the
stamp will be put on. The contest
will be decided on the last evening OF
the Tri-City Mid-Winter Fair, Pure
Food and Flower show that opens at
the Saengerfest hall, Davenport, for
one week commencing Dec. 3, closing
the 10Th. Send or mail all coupons
to Searle & Marshall, states attorney s
Office, at the court house. where they
will be put in ballot box.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-01
License to Wed.
seiatIc Rheumatism Cured.

L. Wagner, wholesale druggist,
Richmond. Va; says: II had fear
full attack of sciatic rheumatism, was
laid up almost two months; was for
tunate enough to get Mystic Cure for
rheumatism This cured me after
Doctors prescriptions had failed to
have any effect. have also heard of
fine results from others who have
used it." Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901
Second avenue, Rock Island; Gustave
Schlegel & Son, 220 West Second
street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-01

Subscribe for The ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-01
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

r. c. Reeves is laid up with typhoid
fever.
j. W. Cook is in the city from St.
Louis.
Mrs. Eliza Miller is visiting in
Hampton.
William Ill. of Hamlet, was in the
city today.
DR.. f. F.. Rogers, of Port Byron.
was in the city Wednesday.
Mrs. f. Rause. of Taylor Ridge,
visited in town Wednesday.
Il. n. Montgomery. of Presumption.
was in the city on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. c. Denkmann re-
turned today from St. Paul.
Fred A Jones and Clifford Duncan
spent yesterday in Chicago
j. B. Sax and family, of Ottumwa
spent Thanksgiving in the city.
c. l.. Nichols, division superintend-
cot of the Rock Island, was in the city
today.
Mai. C. w. Halves, who has been
i'll since Wednesday. was able to be
about today.
III. p. Brown, clerk for the Adams
Express company, is down with ty-
phoid fever.
Miss Olga Junge has returned from
2-weeks' visit in Chicago, where she
attended the grand opera.
Mr.. and Mrs. Knittle and Lee and
Bertha Coyle are visiting Mrs. George
Siemon, +21 Twentyiirst street.
Miss Beatrice Gibbons, of Davis,
H., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Robert
Fraser. at 222 Thirteenth street.
Mrs. Clara Weer returned, to her
home at Carlinyille, H., today after a
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Golf.
f. H. Wright. of Orion. formerly
turnkey at the county Jail. was in
Rock Island Wednesday on business.
j. Slater Montrose. the former popu-
lar steward of the Harper, is now
connected with the National at Peoria.
p. j. Cary has returned from
Gales burg, where he was reelected pre-
sident of the Illinois Letter Carriers
association.
Mrs. NJ. f. Hayes, of Preston,
Iowa, who has been paying a visit to
her daughter, Mrs. NJ. Brown, re-
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Curtis and son,
of st. Paul, came to spend Thanks
giving with Mr.. Curtis parents, Col.
and Mrs. Henry Curtis.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. II. Trent and fam
lily, of Port Byron, visited over
with the latter's paren's
Mr.. and Mrs. f. B. Stone.
The Misses Nj. A. Vanvallkenburg
and G.. Wright, who have been visit
ing at the residence of Rev. and Mrs.
C.. L. Taylor, went to Clinton today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Max Meyer and Misses
Blanche and Margaret Bloom, who
We're prominent among the Iowa City
people who came to the three cities
Yesterday to see the Iowa-Illinois foot
ball game, were guests at the home
of NJ. Levi on Eighteenth street.
The 10Th annual ball of Iron Mold
ers' union No. go, at the Industrial
home Thanksgiving eve, proved a
most happy and successful event.
fully one hundred couples enjoying
the festivities. Music for the dancing
was furnished by Bleuer's orchestra.
The supper was served in the dining
hall at midnight by ID. ID. Pottiger.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. j. Burns attended
the Thanksgiving wedding at Sigour-
ney, Iowa. yesterday, of Miss Mar
garet Lally, formerly of Rock 1 lind,
to Harry j. Jordan, of Superior, Wis,
the ceremony occurring at St. Mary's |
church. The groom is prospecting |
attorney and the brideis a young lady |
with many friends and admirers in |
this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-01
Try Veg-E-To

At Charles Ullemeyer's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-01
HOW He Got n.

a." said the gruff old merchant to
the young man who wanted to go away
for Il week, have worked here for %
years without q vacation
"Yes. | know it. That's why / want
to get away. But for the horrible ex-
ample you present l might be willing
to work on and on without -
Let il suffice to say that he got his
vacation.-Chicago Times-Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-01
FOr IiOarseness.

Benjamin Ingerson, of Hutton,
Ind, says ne had not spoken above a
whisper for months, and one bottle of
Foiey's Honey and Tar restored his
voice. 1t is used very largely by
speakers and singers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-01
Tor Over Fifty Year

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
b zen used for children teething. 1t
,othes the child, softens the gums,
a'lays all pain, cures wind collie, and
Is the best remedy for diarrhoea. 25
cents q bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-01

In dark corner near the west en-
trance of Winchester cathedral is 4
door composed of four pieces of iron
grill work. which have the distinction
Of being the oldest specimens of their
kind in England.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-01

An Ohio man who admits he is su-
perstitious attributes it to the fact that
he was once caught in a rainstorm
while arayed in Sl3 suit of Clothes
Chicago News
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-01
Very SharD.

Teacher-Now, Johnny, if the earth
were empty on the inside, what could
we compare it to?
Johnny-A razor. ma'am.
Teacher-A razor?
Johnny-Yes, ma'am: because it
would be hollow ground.-Brooklyn
Life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-01
ADJUSTMENTS.


The Imperial Stock company con-
tinues to please large audiences at
Harper's theatre. The engagement
closes tomorrow night.
The Jefferson Comedy company,
which includes three of the sons of
the famous Joe jefferson, will present
rip Van Winkle'' at the Burtis this
evening. A iirst-class performance
and one that warrants packed house
will be given.
The dramatization of Hall Gaines
story of The Christian" will be the
attraction extraordinary at the Burtis
tomorrow evening, with Ellie Ellsler,
of Madison Square theatre fame, in
the leading character. An exception
ally strong company in all respects
has been engaged for the production.
Bartlett IL May in "a Woman in the
Case" will be the next attraction at
Harper's theatre Sunday evening, and
those who like pure, clean comedy
with tuneful music and pleasing spec
ialties should secure seats early. The
company is strong one in every re-
spect, numbering IL people, and head
ed by the premiers. Bartlett Il May,
whose success in vaudeville on both
sides of the Atlantic has been so pro-
nounced that the success of the new
comedy. "a Woman in the Case" in
which Fitz & Webster are featuring
them, was assured from she start. Ia
every city they are greeted with
crowded houses and press and public
are unanimous in praise of the pro-
duction