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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-02
SCOTT coUNTY'S WINNERS.
Nominees OF the Democratic Convention
Held at Davenport.


The democrats of Scott county,
across the river. held their conven-
ton at Turner hall Saturday, nomi-
mating a winning ticket. The candi-
dates are: Representatives, Hon.
Charles G.. Hipwen and Philip Dietz
sheriff, Henry Horst (resigned
today); treasurer. George w. Ker-
ker; supervisor, Tom j. Glynn;
school uperintendent, II. j. Paar-
mann; coroner. DR.. James Nc
Cortney; surveyor, Thomas Murray
George w. Scott was reelected chair
man of the county committee. The
resolutions adopted by the convention
ia or staple monetary system, every
dollar of which is of equal inter
changeable value; deplore the prosti-
tuition of the flag of the country to
unholy and un-American uses in a
war of conquest; declare as solemn
belief that common honest dealings
with the Filipinos, an honest conn pill
ance with the representations and
pledges made them by granting them
what " e promised the Cubans would
have obviated the war in the Philip
pines, and charge the republican adj
ministration with having practically
entered into an alliance with Great
Britain for the purpose of disrupting
our time-honored, friendly relations
with Germany and Russia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-02
September Police Business.

Sixty-nine arrests were made by the
Rock Island police during September.
There were % state and 10 city cases.
The charges were as follows: Disor-
DERBY conduct. IS; drunk, s; assault
and battery, 5; disturbing the peace,
5; larceny, 5; vagrancy. 6; burglary,
B; keeper of house of ill-fame, 2; in
mates of house of ill-fame, 10; for
gerry, 2; violating plum bling license,
/; teaming without license. l. The
total mum Der of runs made by the pa
troll wagon was 20; box calls, II; tel
ephone calls, 10; fire calls, 4. The
mum Der of tramps carried was 10.
The Jail bill was 81 40
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-02
VICTIM OF EXPOSURE.
Body Found on the Crescent
Bridge is ldenti-
fled.
JOHN T. VOIGT, OF DAVENPORT

Had often Threatened Suicide to End His
Gets Drunk and Falls Into a Sleep
From Which He Never Awakes-verdIct
of Coroner's Jury.
The body of the man found on the
Crescent bridge was identified Satur-
day evening as that of John +. Voigt,
of Davenport, by William Wiese and
William Speth, acquaintance of the
deceased, who were among the curious
who called at Undertaken KnoX's
rooms to view the remains.
Voigt resided at 1903 West Third
street, Davenport. with his wife and
three small children. He was a la
borer and had worked for the Mailing
company and the Glucose Refining
company.
William Speth said at the inquest
today that he had been an intimate
friend of the deceased; that Voigt
had told him he had left home and
was boarding on Front street because
he could not get along peaceably with
his wife, and that he thought the best
thing he could do was to put bullet
in his brain or jump into the river.
Orders His Own CONN.
Mr.. Wiese testified that during q
conversation recently with Voigt, the
latter said Wiese, who is employed at
Runge's undertaking rooms, might as
well get coffin ready for him, that he
did not propose to live on in misery
much longer. Wiese stated he saw
Voigt last Friday, and he was in such
n state of intoXication he could hardly
walk.
DR.. S. c. Plummer. who examined
the body, gave it as his opinion that
Voigt, who had apparently fallen
asleep on the bridge, where it is prob
able he went for the purpose of suicid-
ing.
Voigt was As years of age. The
body was removed to Davenport for
interment.
The verdict of the coroner's Jury
was that Voigt came to his death from
exposure while under the influence of
liquor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-02
Circuit Court.

The circuit court was reconvened at
? p. III. today by Judge Hiram Bige-
low, of Galva.
The jury in the case of Thomas
Dunn & Sons VS. j. II. Brum baugh, an
appeal by the plaintiffs, returned a
verdict awarding the plaintiffs S9S so.
Horatio G. Miller, of this city, was
awarded divorce and the custody of
his children. He charged his wife.
Clara b. Miller, with inlidelity.
Anton Hansman, of Rock Island,
was divorced from Anna Hansman,
whom he claimed deserted him within
a year after their marriage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-02
ESCAPES FROM AN ASYLUM.
Thomas Blair Arrested for DisorderIy
Conduct.

Thomas Blair Arrested for DisorderIy
Conduct.
Thomas Blair was fined S25 and
costs in the police court today on n
charge of disorderly conduct. After
his hearing it was discovered he was
an escaped patient from the Water
town asylum. He was trusty at
that institution. having recovered to
such an extent that he was allowed to
do odd jobs about the place at his
trade, blacksmithing. He came to
town and got to drinking. Last night
he wandered down to Ele enth street,
and went into IA house in the neigh
borhood of Ninth avenue. insisting
that he was acquainted with the people
there. The police were called and he
was arrested. Upon learning that he
belonged to the asylum Pc ice Magis
trate Stafford RENTED Blair's fine and
he was taken back to Watertown by
Deputy Sheriff Cralle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-02
Obituary.

Rev. John Streckfuss, son-in-law of
Rev. and Mrs. C.. A. Mennicke. of the
German Lutheran church, died Satur-
day night at his home in Joplin, Mo,
of typhoid fever. an attack of which
he was taken with while here several
weeks ago to attend the wedding of
his wife's sister, and from which he
never recovered. Rev. Streckfuss had
many friends in Rock Island. who
will deeply mourn his untimely de-
mise.
George. son of Capt Yves. Rambo,
died at his home in LeClaire, Iowa,
Sunday morning. The boy had been
ailing for wears.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-02
Word About the New Outer
KTaDS.

There's dash to our new coats and
a style to the golf capes that has not
been excelled in any previous season.
Large shipments of jackets, capes and
dress skirts are being received every
day direct from New York's best gar
ment makers.
Fur collarettes and scarfs in splen-
did assortment at always the lowest
prices.
OF course you'll not buy your win
ter wrap till you have looked at Nc
Cabe's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-02
REASONABLE RIGHTS.
The Question is Between the
Terminal Company and
the City.
AS TO FURTHER EXTENSIONS.

terests. Encroaching Upon the Levee.
Likely to Receive the Consideration
They DeserSe-Rock Island Has Always
Been Fair.
In the near future, possibly at to-
nights council meeting, F. p. Blair, of
the Terminal company, will seek at
the hands of the city certain adj
ditional track privileges which will
enable him to reach the lower end of
Rock Island for the establishment of
switching grounds, etc 1t is believed
that when MIR. Blair asks such rights
of 4 reasonable nature he will be met
in the same spirit of friendliness on
the part of the council that has al
ways been accorded him. And this is
the disposition that should be shown
toward him. THE ARGUS has always
believed in a liberal and friendly att
tude toward the Terminal company,
but ii has felt, and is still convinced,
that the line should be drawn on fur
Their river front encroachmentI.
Meet Him on Reasonable Grounds.
1t is hardly to be expected that
the part of the Terminal company to
gobble up more of that improved ter
ritory. Persistent as Mr.. Blair has
been. he doubtless understands by
this time that the river front is forbid
den ground as far as corporations are
concerned. Convinced of this the en-
ergetic promoter should find ready
ear on the part of the city in any
privileges he may seek which are rea-
sonable or in no way trespass upon the
premises the taxpayers have already
improved for the benefit of river COM
merce.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-02
Great Offerings at II I.2C Yard

A fortunate purchase of three lead
ing fall materials ut about half price.
33-inch silk stripe cheviots. fleece
back, Il fine shifting material, real
value 224c, at, per yard, 124c.
81 pieces autumn serges, beautiful
patterns for wrappers, heavy fleece
back, 36-inch, value 164c, yard, 124c.
25 pieces double fleece tiannelette,
all fine new plaid patterns, extra heavy
and warm, shirt waist or wrapper
material, value zoe. at, per yard,
12Jc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-02
J. c. SURMAN LEAVES CITY.
| Becomes Foreman For Stove Company at
| Fulton.

Becomes Foreman For Stove Company at
Fulton.
Ex-Ald. j. G.. Surman and family
said adieu to Rock Island today, and
hereafter their address will be Fulton,
Ill, where Mr.. Surman has accepted
a position as foreman of the mount
ing department of the Mississippi
Valley Stove company. Mr.. Surman
has been for years one of the most
valued employees of the Rock Island
Stove company, aud for four years
served the First ward acceptably as
alder man. All will regret the
departure of himself and his interest
ing family from the city, and will
wish him success in his new field.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-02
That JoxfnI Feeling

With the exhilarating sense of renewed
health and strength and internal clean
illness, which follows the use of Syrup
of Figs. is unknown to the few who
have not progressed beyond the old
time medicines and the cheap substi.
tutes sometimes offered but never ac-
cepted by the well informed. Buy the
genuine. Manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-02
College Campus Fund.

While Rock Island people have re-
sponded literally to the appeal of the
Augustana University association for
funds to assist in paying off the in
debtedness on the campus property,
more money is needed, and it is
hoped the amount will be forthcom-
ing before next Wednesday, when it
is expected to settle up the whole
matter. Contributions may be left at
The ARGUS office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-02
River Rlplets.

The Winona and Verne Swain were
in and out.
The stage of water at the Rock ISL
and bridge at 6 a. m was 2. 90 and
stationary; the temperature at noon
was 80.
The Gen. Barnard came down
Travel over the bridge Saturday
Foot. north I.O40, south 1,0I9; total,
2,O59 Teams, north SS3; south. Ss7;
total, 1.770. Street cars, north, 109;
south, los; total, 2l7-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-02
MEETING OF TEACHERS.
Those of Division No. to Gather in
Milan Oct. 2S.

Those of Division No. to Gather in
Milan Oct. 2S.
The teachers of division No. meet
at the Mia n public school the fourth
Saturday of October at 9 O'Clock a. M
The program arranged is as follows:
School Law in Relation to Directors
and Teachers. SuPt. s. j. Ferguson;
Fifth Grade Grammar, Miss Lizzie
Crawford, Miss Sadie Carnaghan;
Primary Number Work, " Miss
Sadie Peterson; The Correcting and
Grading of Papers. Leon A. Wylie;
intermediate Geography" Miss
Nellie Wilson; How Teach Denomin-
ate Numbers, Mr.. Allen; School
Government, principal of the Rey-
nolds school,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-02
Time Is Fleeing.

The forms for the new tri-city tele-
phone directory will be closed Oct 1,
and after that date it will be impos-
sible to insert any new names. Can
YOU afford to be left out? Don't de-
lay-only three days left. Drop Us a
postal or telephone 400, and our
will call on you.
CENTRAL UNION TELEPHONE Co.
W. B. ROBERTS, Manager.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-02
1t Saved HerLife.

Miss Mabel Smith, Middlesboro,
KY, writes: My little sister had the
Group very bad. gave her several
doses of Foley's Honey and Tar and
she was instantly relieved. 1t saved
her life
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-02
The CEN. Barnard came down.
Lake n Hinr.

This is the time of year when it BE-
hooves you to be careful of what you
drink. You take no chances when
you drink Carse & Ohlweiler's goods.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-02
The Ranner Pile Cnre.

Is Banner Salve. 1t gives immedi
ate relief and will soon effect a cure.
% cents.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-04-13
$10ol3 u

1899. 49,
April lO-To balance. $6696 80
ROADS.
1899.
Jan Ito amt from NJ. r. Merritt..$ Is
Apr ITO amt from c. D. Sandidge. % 90
Apr J0-To amount from Collector on
per capita ..--........ 174o 90
Apr l0-To amount from Collector on
vehicle. 1873 81
$ls53 81
1899. Cr
Jan 9-Bv amt down overdrawn a157o az
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-04-13
Savings Deposits.
Merchants and Farmers Bank,
Corner Spring and Texas Streets.
SHREVEPORT, La.

Merchants and Farmers Bank,
Corner Spring and Texas Streets,
SHREVEPORT, La.
The Savings Deposits Of the Bank
is one Of its deservedly popular fea-
lures Interests at the rate of three
per cent per annum is allowed on all
sums of one dollar and upwards re-
naming on deposit three or more
calendar months.
When made during the FIRST three
days of any month, interest is allowed
on these deposits as if made on the
first day Of the month. Interest on
all sums not withdrawn will be paya-
BILE on the first days Of February and
August, and interest not then with
drawn is added to the principal,
thereby giving depositors compound
interests.
Deposits may be made by married
women or minors, in their own names
Facilities are given depositors te
draw money.
Deposits made for a longer period
than six months draw higher rate
than ordinary savings deposits.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-04-13

T.
A word to the wise is sufficient "
and word from the wise should be
sufficient, but you ask who are the
wise? Those who know. The oft
repeated experience Of trustworthy
persons may be taken for knowledge.
Mr.. w. NJ. Terry says Chamberlain 8
Cough remedy gives better satisfac-
ton than any other in the Market
He.has been in the drug business at
Elkton, KY, for IL years; has sold
hundreds of bottles of this remedy
and nearly all other cough medicines
manufactured, which shows conclu-
sively that Chamberlain is the most
satisfactory to the people, and is the
best. For sale by DR.. w. NJ. Abney.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-04-13

I was reading an advertisement Of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy in the Worcester
Enterprise recently. which leads me
to write this. I can truthful!y say I
never used any remedy equal to it for
cholic and diarrhoea. I have never
had to use more than one or two doses
to cure the worst case with myself or
children.-W. A. SrnoUD, Popomoke
City, Md. Forsale by DR.. WIN. Abney.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-04-13
IT IS OUR BUSINESS PRINCIPLE TO GIVE
THE BEST VALUES POSSIBLE FOR
THE LEAST MONEY IN OUR
Clothing, Mems
furnishings
Hats and
Shoes.

We handle only goods Of recogniz-
ed merit, that have been tested by
years and found worthy of the conf
dence of the trade.
And we stand squarely behind
every article we sell, and if it is not
all it should be your money will be
cheerfully refunded.
We make friend Of every custo.
mer.
JULES DREYFUss & Co., LTD,
Texas and Market SITS, Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-04-13

This is to notify the public that
our cattle are branded F on right
side. We have lost a few aud will
pay suitable reward for their return
to our plantation.
j. M. s. w. L. FOSTER.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-04-13

The law provides there shall be not
more than 800 Census Supervisors.
The country has been divided into
districts, each to be in charge Of .
Supervisor.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-04-13

While cutting timber on his farm
near Huntsville, Ala, last week, NJ.
@. Pettus found q bottle in an old
troe which MAS full OF letters and
papers dated IS years ago. The pa
pas were addressed to his father,
and we're evidently hid in the tree for
safskesping during the civil war.
q Australia spring higgins August
lanlnsr Noysmbsr 81 autumn
Il nd uiptE Na
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-04-13

r. r. Land,
4 ttorney at Law, Benton, La. Will practice
n in the Courts Of Bossier and adjoining
parishes.
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BENTON, LOUISIANA,
,::::::::::::::::::::::::ApriI 3, 1899,
NEWS NOTES.

NEWS NOTES.
A snowstorm lasting nine hours,
passed over Danyille, Va, on the 4th
instant.
Labor strikes and Socialist agita-
tors are creating . serious political
outlook in Russia.
Sensible Gov. Stephens says that
he will not call an extra session of the
Missouri Assembly.
Wednesday of last week it showed
heavily in Baltimore for four hours,
but It melted as ii fell.
Two negroes were lynched near
Macon, Miss, last Thursday, for the
murder of white farmer.
A negro who killed white man in
New York last Thursday, was saved
from lynching by the police.
The steamer Chilkat capsized on
the Eureka (Cal.) bar on the 3rd inst,
and six persons were drowned.
The American losses in the Phillip
pines from February 4 to April 4
were: Killed, 1874; wounded, 976.
An American firm has been given
the contract to build a bridge across
The Atbara river, a branch OF the Nile.
tits expected that $4,000 volunteer
troops will be brought to this country
from the Antilles during the present
month.
American warships were ordered
out Of the harbor of Curacao, because
the Dutch Governor had not heard
of the close of the war.
The Cuban Assembly voted on the
4th instant to disband the Cuban
army and dissolve. The vote lacked
one Of being unanimous.
Applicants for positions in the CEN
sus service will be compelled to pass
an examination as to writing, spelling,
arithmetic, geography, etc.
Mrs. Annie Blashek, Of Rowell
Texas, poisoned her two children
and then committed suicide. Nc
cause for the tragedy is given.
The Republicans carried the State
OF Rhode Island on the 5th instant
by . good majority, electing a full
ticket, with Dyer as Governor.
Last Thursday the bodies of 33t
aoldiers who lost their lives in th,
Antilles were buried at Arlington
Cemetery, with full military honors
Gen. Henry, Military Govdrnor o
Porto Rico, has given orders for tn
enlistment of a battalion of natiy,
Porto Ricans for the United States
army.
Carter II. Harrison, Democrat, wa
elected Mayor Of Chicago on the 4tl
instant BY a majority Of 10000 owe
Carter, Republican. Atgeld pollet
only $4,000.
The New York merchants are be
ginning campaign against Secretar.
Of Interior Hitchcock, whom the
charge with discriminating in favo
Of the West.
President Schurmnn, of the Phillip
pines Commission says that the rebel
lion % due entirely to the Tagalos
who force the more peaceful tribes q
Filipinos to fight.
The Comptroller Of the Treasur
holds that the appointive power j
each governmental department ma
ignore the civil service, unless forbid
don BY Executive order.
The most severe winter drouth tha
Texas has known for a quarter of
CENTURY was broken last Thursday b
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-04-13
Dentistry

DR.. T. NJ. Comegys, Office over
Zodiag's, adjoining Opera House
Shreveport, La.
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DENION, La, APRlA LIZ, AooS.
Police Jury metin regular session.
Roll call showed the following MEM
bers present: J. T. Many, Presi-
dent; E. s. Dortch, w. M. Abney.
j. w. Jeter, j. r. Cavett, NJ. w.
Cason and G. D. Sandidge.
On motion and second, the sum
of 5000 is hereby appropriated to
aid aud assist in an Agricultural
Fair.
On motion and second, the assess
ment of the Shreveport Cotton Oil
Mill is hereby reduced to Fifty
Thousand Dollars (S50,OOO) for the
year A. D. 1898, and is fixed at that
amount for a period of five years
from January LIST, 1893. Ayes
Dortch, Abney Jeter and Cayett.-
Nays-Cason and Sandidge.
The following claims were allow
ed: DR.. w. NJ. Abney, medical
bill, S13 80; B. A. Kelly. S5l %;
Courier.J Journal S14 IS, Ruston In
dustrial School 81 60, A. j. Murff
1886 90. First Road District-Geo.
Dennig S., George Winham So
Second Road District-E. S. Dortch,
45 bushels corn, 500 50; J. G. Bar
nett 50 81, j. G. Hodges 81 IS, w.
T. McDade, $11.
On motion and second, w. e. Nc
Dade was authorized to repair pub
lie road from old Bluff Gate to New
Gate, and is allowed for one driver,
two mules and one scraper 81 SO
per day, and for leaders 60 cents
per day.
On motion and second, Sam Ben
jamin was authorized to construct
and operate a telephone line from
Bodceau to his mill on Bodceau and
Bellevue road.
The quarter salaries were allowed
for Justices Peace and Constables
from this date: Ward 6-Precinct
2, Haughton, Justice Peace Sc Is;
Constable $12 80. Ward 4-Justice
Peace IS, Constable So.
On motion and second the follow.
lowing ordinance was passed:
Be it Ordained by the Police Jury
of Bossier parish, La, in legal as
sembly convened, That from and
after this date the sale of any intox
icating liquid that contains Is pei
cent or more Of alcohol shall be
deemed intoxicating liquors, and ths
clerk of this body is authorized t
buy and keep for the purpose O
testing all liquids that may be offered
for sale in this parish an alcohometel
and stand.
|
i On motion and second, W. NJ
Vickers was discharged after tb,
expiration Of the present month, th,
18th instant.
On motion and second, that r. NJ
J Miller be discharged after the expi
ration of his present mouth TACT
ed on by the following vote: Ayes
Sandidge, Dortch and Jeter. Nay
-Abney, Cavett and Cason. Their
J being tie, the President voted ma,
and the motion was rejected.
Nominations for a successor 70
l
Superintendent being in order 70
I'd Road District, the following wer
put in nomination: G. A. Wasso
! aud j. NJ. Moore, and G. A. Wasso
was elected Superintendent of On,
Road District.
Il Following claims were allowed
J. B. Oavett, for +. B. Davis, 81 81
3. s. Dortoh, for Matilda Williams
~ 90; a. J. Moss, for Long Levi
q 50; Dr. ". n. Abney, for Mar;
| 4dbert IS :. g. Hodses lor ~
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4u0 AOuOWlUS Vi0AN0 WCAO ssAAv"
ed: 81. Barnacastle, j. p, 81 81;
j. W. Oneal, Constable, 81 IS; j. 9.
Bell, J. p, 50 IS; ]. s. Overcast,
Constable, $1s 60; T. NJ. Love &
Son, building bridges, $13 50; A. r.
Thompson, S5l.65. Coroner's jurors,
body Harris Stewart: T. j. Fulli-
love 50 and I. Silverstein 81
Ii. P. Middleton, I'd Road District,
So; r. g. Stinson, j. P, $40; Buckle
lew, Curry & Co., I'd Road District,
$22 so; B. F. Avery & Son, LIST Road
District, 81 80; j. P. Gleason, J. F.,
81 IL; j. L. Keith, Constable, 1926.
On motion and second, The fol-
lowing quarter salaries to Justices
were allowed, to commence from
this date:
r. c. Stinson, j. p, Ward 2......-.$17 50
L. B. Kelly, Constable, Ward 2.... 81 SO
J.P. Gleason. J. P, Ward 5........ 10 90
J. L. Keith, Constable, Ward Sea-. IA 373
On motion, Police Jury adjourned
until tomorrow at 8 o'clock, a. m.