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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-27
CARS TO ARSENAL SHOPS.
Petitions In Circulation Asking That Track
Convenience be Provided

Petitions are in circulation among
the employees at Rock Island arsenal
asking the Tri-City Railway company
to take such action as will secure
from the United States government
permission to bui'd track up over
the island To the shops, and provide
street car service TO and from the
shops and the three cities, at least
at such time as the men are going TO
and returning from work. The mat
ter is one to which The ARGUS has
heretofore referred, and is one that
will require action on the part of the
proper authorities at the national cap
ital before the convenience prayed for
can be provided. 1t is believed that
upon receipt of the petition in eircu-
lation that General Manager Lardner
will at once take the matter up
with Maj. Blunt and through him
the war department at Washington.
1t is reasonably assured that route
may be agreed upon that will not in any
way interfere with the beautiful drives
leading 20 the arsenal. When spoken
to on the subject by island employees
at the time the franchise extensions
were under consideration in Rock ISL
and and Moline. Mr.. Lardner stated
that his company would be glad to
put in the track and provide the ears
if the island employees of the three
cities desired it. and if the essential
consent could be secured At that
time Mr.. Lardner said that the track,
in his mind, should run up the island
to the east of the present railroad
track that crosses the island east to
west. The improvement would be n
great convenience to the island en-
ployes as insuring comfortable cars
in summer and in winter from their
homes to and from their places of en-
ployment. to say nothing of the time
that would be saved in rapid transit.
The summer open cars are begin
ming to make their appearance. The
more of them the merrier from now
until the leaves begin to turn.
The ears on the new Elm street,
Paramount and Prospect Park line are
now more distinctly designated. al
though the permanent transom signs
have not vet arrived.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-27
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ADJUSTMENTS.

The period of the story of "A Lady
of Quality" to be seen Mt the Burtis
Saturday night, is England, 1101, the
epoch of picturesque settings. quaint
costumes, and poetic and highly col
| ored scenes. As study of The times
of that romantic period the play is
rich in interest, particularly in the
superb scenic and costuming embel-
lishment faithfully carried out from
the original models in the British
museum. The scenery is elaborate
and has been painted by Ernest Al
berts, of the Fifth Avenue theatre.
New York, and the carpentering by
Claude Hagan of the same theatre.
The exquisite costumes were made by
Mes-rs Eaves, Van Horn IL Dazian,
of New York. The company support
ing Miss Blair are ali well-known
PLAYERS, including Henry Bramwell
John Sutherland, j. 4. Amory, A. l..
Sackett, George p. Fell. Gordon Law
renee, Lucia Moore. Catharine De
Barry, Cora Wells, William Proctor
and others. This excellent produce
tion is in the able hands of W. NJ.
Wilkinson, long associated with the
late Alexander Salvini and other
prominent stars, and he assures our
theatregoers that the representation
occurring here will be commensurate
with the notable productions of this
play at Wallack's theatre, New York.
Faust, the masterpiece of the
greatest German poet, was presented
at the opera house last evening by the
Hurbert Labadie company to large
audience. The play is dramatiza-
ton of the same poem from which the
opera is taken. Hurbert Labadie APP
pears in the character of Mephisto,
the demon who offers Faust the
knowledge of the world in exchange
for his soul, and Mary Labadie took
the part of the beautiful and innocent
Marguerite. The play is well staged,
and the electrical effects are novel
Marquette Mining Journal, Marquette.
Mich. The company comes to the
Burtis next Sunday.
Jossey IL Marvin's big scenic pro-
duction. The Signal of Liberty" will
be the attraction ut Harper's theatre
next Sunday. This is one of the best
naval plays of today. The company
is a large one and carries Il car load
of special scenery for this production.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-27
Baseball RriPfS.

Pitcher Robert Blincoe has arrived.
bloomington viii be here Saturday
and Sunday.
Players say the league ball is live
lier this year.
The Rock Island teams colors are
red and white.
st. Paul took another fall out OF
Cedar Rapids yesterday. The score
was Is to 1.
Frank Alberson, pitcher, received
his release, and returned to his home
in Washington, Iowa, yesterday. He
was not able to get in condition.
That was his trouble last season.
The Rock Island uniforms have
been cleaned and repaired, and will
be as neat and bright as new when
they are sprung for the first time this
year Tuesday next. New black belts.
stockings and caps have been pro-
vided.
Manager Harry Sage has line on
Pitceer Strickletts, of Kansas City, in
the Western league. Kansas City has
n surplus of twirlers and Strickletts
was offered to Rock Island for the sea-
son at stipulated salary. Sage
agreed TO the terms and wired Strict ?
let's to come on. He is said to be
tOpnotcher.
Mayor-elect McConochie has agreed
to toss the first ball across the rubber
in the seasons opening championship
game next Tuesday. Before the game
the Rock Island and Rockford teams,
accompanied by Bleuer's band, will
tour Davenport and Moline by cleo
tic train. A parade will follow IN
this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-27
Try Aliens Foot-Ea.e,

A powder to be shaken into the
shoes. At this season your feet feel
swollen, nervous and hot, and get
tired easily. If you have smarting
feet or ght shoes, try Aliens Foot
Ease. 1t cools the feet and makes
walking easy. Cures swollen and
sweating feet, blisters and callous
spots. Relieves corns and bunions of
all pain, and gives rest and comfort.
Try it today Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores for % cents. Trial
packages free. Address, Allen S. Ohm
sted, lie Roy, y. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-27
Remarkable Cure of Rheumatism.

Kenna, jackson County, w. Va
About three years ago my wife had
an attack Of rheumatism which con
fined her to her bed for over a month
and rendered her unable to walk 2
step without assistance, her limbs
being swollen to double their normal
size. ). Maddox insisted on my using
Chamberlain Pain Balm. 1 pur-
chased n 50-cent bottle and used il
according to directions, and the next
morning she walked to breakfast
without assistance in any manner, and
she has not had 4 similar attack since.
A. Il. Parsons For sale by all
DRUGGISTS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-27
InspcctIon and Christenings.
A Good Thing Well Done.

New and pleasing ideas in advertis-
ing always interest. Nothing has APP
pcared for years which is so attrac-
tive as the Hoods Sarsaparilla adver-
tisements, utilizing proverbs and wise
sayings As headings, each followed by
a little homily cleverly connecting the
proverb with the subject. Besides
this, the quaint Jensen italic type for
the preliminary sentences, finishing
with script slogan, Hoods Sarsa-
Parilla Never DisaPpoints. adds to
the effectiveness. All this work is
running in over 1000 papers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-27
COFFEE TOPERS.

More of that kind than belonged to
the whisky class. No criticism offered
if the drug agrees with the system
and it does with some. About one in
three are unpleasantly affected in
some organ of the body, and the proof
is found by the disease leaving when
coffee is left off.
Postum Cereal Coffee furnishes per-
feet nourishment and quickly rebuilds
u broken down nervous system. Proof
is in trying. Grocers furnish at II
and % cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-27
REPORT ON SMALL ARMS.
Board Tells of Investigation of Rifles That
Are to Be Made Here.

| Are to Be Made Here
| The board of ordnance officers OF
which Mai. S. f. Blunt, of Rock ISL
and arsenal, was president, has made
its report. The boards mission was
to study the action in active service
of the 3O-calibre magazine rifle and
the 45-calibre Springfield rifle, which
are to be manufactured at the pro-
posed small arms factory at the arse
nal here, and their ammunition and
the field guns and equipments.
LAS a result of conferences with Of
ficers and the examination of many
articles of equipment, - the board re-
ports, 1.-The 30-calibre rifle, carbine
and ammunition gave almost uniyer-
sal satisfaction in the Santiago cam
paign. There was not Il single ease
reported of defective cartridge. The
officers present in that campaign in
variably report that the breech me
chan:sm could not have been subject
to more severe service trial, since
in that climate, as they express il,
eeerythinG rusts. As a conspicuous
example, Lieut.. III. NJ. Reeve informed
the board that n 30-calibre rifle, which
had been injured in action by bullet
striking the stock, was stacked with
others in front of Gen. Young's tent,
where il remained entirely unpro-
tected from tropical rains and re-
ceived no care whatever. Lieut..
Reeve about 4 month thereafter tried
this rifle with ammunition and found
it worked satisfactorily.
There were few cases reported
of n breaking of the cutoff and safety
lock. but these parts the board under
stands are strengthened in present
manufacture. Rifles and carbines
were used almost entirely as single
leaders, with the magazine in reserve.
There was only one complaint of any
difficulty in charging the magazine.
though several officers expressed their
desire for n clip or other means of
carrying portion of the cartridges
in some form of packet from which
the magazine could be directly
charged.
The board found no regiments
which had used the 45-caliber Spring
field in the Santiago campaign, but
those officers who saw it working
under battle conditions unite in con-
demning its use with black powder
Without exception every officer stated
his preference for the 5O-caliber rifle
to the 45-caliber Springfield, even
with smOkeless powder
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-27
TO LAY THE Stone,
Ceremonies at the Reservoir at
O'clock Tomorrow At
ternocn.
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL.

An Appropriate Program of Exercises to
mIttee-More Sand For the Filter Beds
Inspection of Levee Improvement and
Naming of Parks.
Mayor T. J. Medill has fixed the
hour for the laying of the cornerstone
of the reservoir at , o'clock tomorrow
afternoon The event will be marked
by appropriate public ceremonies.
The program will be arranged at a
meeting of the waterworks committee
to lie held tonight.
The council will be convened in spe-
cial session at y O'Clock tomorrow af-
ternoOn, and from the city hall will 80
to the new water supply plant, where
the cornerstone laying will immedi-
ately take place. The contents of the
metal box will include photos of the
members of the council. the suPerin-
tendent of waterworks. and consult
ing engineer, history of the i'm
prOvement, etc.
Mayor Medill has labored diligently
to complete the Improvement before
his retirement from office, and sim
cerely regrets his inability to do
so, as lhere are yet something IKE SIX
thousand cubic yards of sand to be
placed in the filter beds, and it will
be July. possibly. before the plant
can be operated at its full capacity.
Inspection and Christenings.
Tomorrow the council will al.o in
spect the levee improvement and
name the new park acquisitions. The
latter will be an interesting task, rs
hundreds of names have been sug-
gested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-27
Railroad Notes.

A new wrecking derrick is almost
completed in the Rock Island shops
at Davenport. 1t is something en-
tirely new and will be n great i'm
provement over the old derrick. it is
believed. Trusses. supporting huge
cranes, operated by steam, so arrang-
ed that they will not tilt with their
heavy loads, without the extensive
system of blocking that is generally
required, are the special features of
the apparatus The operation of the
device will be watched with Il great
deal of interest. 1t has been built
under the direction of Supt. McFarlin,
who was its designer.
The Rock Island double track be-
tween Moscow and West Liberty,
Iowa, which was laid last fall. but
which had not been properly ballast
ed, will he thrown open to general
traffic next Sunday. This track has
not been used except on special
orders during the winter, but this
spring, after the frost went out, it
was lined up and put in shape.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-27
BANQUET COLORED BOYS.
TrI-City Members of Sth Illinois Re
membered by Davenport Friends.

Last night at Annoy hall, Daven-
port, the friends and relatives of the
young tri-city soldiers that served
with the Sth Illinois (colored) volun-
teers in Cuba, rendered the returned
heroes banquet and reception. They
were honored as they deserved. The
audience consisted with few eXcep-
tions of colored people.
The exercises of the evening were
in charge of j. II. Flodrnoy, who up
on opening the program made a few
remarks pertinent to the occasion.
The speakers were Hon. S. F. Smith,
Rev. l.. j. Philips, of Moline; Revs.
Smothers and p. =. Taylor, of Daven-
port. The Light Guard band furnish
ed the music. Supper followed the
PROGRAM.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-27
a Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby
agree TO refund the money on So
cent bottle of Greene's Warranted
Syrup of Tar if it fails TO cure your
cough or cold. We also guarantee a
25-cent bottle to prove satisfactory or
money refunded.
HORST Won KoECKRITZ.
OTTO GROTJAN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-27

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects OF the well known remedy,
SYRUP or FIGs, manufactured by the
CALIFoRsIA FIG SYRUP Co. illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing TO the
taste and acceptable to the system 1t
Is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tie, cleansing the system cffectually,
dispclliug colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
= overcome habitual constipation per
H. rently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels. without weakening
or irritating them, make IL the ideal
laxative
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste. but the medicinal qualities OF the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants. by a method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYEUP
Co. only. In order TO get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations. please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO CAL
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK, N Z.
For sale by all DTuggists.-Price 5oc per bottle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-27
& % q q * e
at
irocers.

If you have piles, cure them. No
use undergoing horrible operations
that simply remove the results of the
disease without disturbing the disease
itself. Place your confidence in De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. 1t has
never failed to cure others; il will
not fail TO cure Won. For sale by II.
III. Thomas. A. j. Reiss and NJ. +.
Bahnsen, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-27

Have you ever tried IT. & II. cot
fee?" The most deliciously favored
brand ever offered for sale Put up in
2-pound alright cans, sealed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-27
woodmen Notes.

There will be an assessment in
May.
The head officers are preparing their
biennial reports.
The May meeting of the directors
will convene May - and continue one
week.
The supreme camp of the Royal
NeighbOrs will be held next month in
St. Paul.
During the first three months of
1899, $685., 900 was paid to the bene-
iiciaries of deceased members.
Norman +. Edsall, one of the United
States marines massacred by the Sa-
means the early part of the month,
was a Woodman. His sister resides
at Greenville, Mich. She is named as
beneficiary in her brothers. policy.
The death certificate was received at
the head office today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-27

Are the most fatal of all diseases.
Foley's Kidney Cure guaranteed
remedy or money refunded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-27

Diphtheria. sore throat. Group. In
slant. permanent cure Dr. Thomas
Eclectric Oil At any drug store.
For sale by Marshall & Fisher. drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-27

DIR. j. III. McLean's strengthening
cordial and blood purifier is admirably
adapted to make "a little health 90 a
long way" Its curative powers is
largely attributed to its stimulating,
nutritive and tonic properties, by
which the energy of the system is re-
cruited- 1t is pleasant to the taste.
easily born on the stomach. and harm
less under prolonged use. Price so
cents and 81 n bottle. For sale by
NJ. T. Bahnsen and 7. II. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-27
Have You Had the Grin.

If Eou have, you probably need a
reliable medicine like Foley's Honey
and Tar to heal your lungs and stop
the racking cough incidental to this
disease.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-27

Now good digestion waits on APP
petite. and health on both" If it
doesn't, try Burdock Blood Bitters.
For sale by Marshall & Fisher, drug
rists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-27

To Cure Constipation Fo-evsr.
Take Cascarets Candy CGthartic. 10c or SO
u &C G. fail 20 cure Druggists refund moae1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-27
Licensed tn Wed.

a asso Anna 5 ses.on South Moline Moline
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-01
JIMINEZ SUMMONED HONE.

San Domir go's Preside ntial Aspfrant
Released by Gen. Brooke's Order.
Santiago de Cuba, Sept. 1.-General
Juan Isidro Jiminez, the revolutionary
aspirant to the presidency Of Santo
Domingo, left Santiago de Cuba to-
day, on specially chartered steamer.
the George Crose, General Wood, the
military governor, having received in
structions from Governor General
Brooke to release him from custody
unless there are indications that he is
promoting a filibustering expedition.
Yesterday General Jiminez received
numerous dispatches from Santo Do
mingo announcing the downfall of the
old government and urging his speedy
arrival. He says the revolution has
been practically bloodless, as the peo-
pie are almost unanimous against the
old regime. General Jiminez has is
sued long proclamation announcing
the reforms he will institute if he Is
chosen president. The existing laws
of Santo Domingo are, he asserts, ad-
equate, if properly enforced. All that
is needed is honest execution, and he
has no doubt of his own immediate
success.
News just received confirms the re-
port that President Figuereo, of the
Dominican republic, has abdicated. 1t
is added that he abdicated in favor OF
Iirnipny
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-01
The Police Reception.

The visiting police from Reading ana
other cities will b. royalty welcomed to
Wilmington next week. The chiefs from
other cities will ba entertained at the
Clayton House, The reception committee
held meeting last evening and completed
tho arrangements.
Tho Reading police and city officials
will arrive in Wilmington at 00 o'clock.
over the Wilmington and Northern rail-
road. The reception committee of twenty.
ono, headed by the First Regiment Band,
will moet tho visitors at the station.
They will be marched to Turn Hall.
where light luncheon will be provided
Tho game Of base ball betwcsn the Readir 6
and the local police will start at 1873
o'clock. After it Is over dinner will be
served in Turn Hall. From ? until
O. clock tho electrical exhibition will bo in.
spected. Tho review Of tho police anu
lremen will last untit five o'clock. From
that timo until o'clock tho guests will
be entertained in Turn Hall, The recep-
tion conrnittee will wear badges. Chief
Dolan says that aboIt IS men will turn
out in tho polico part Of the parade. The
line will be as follows
Two Mounted Officers. g
Chief Dolau Mounted.
Polico Commission in Carriages.
First Regiment Band.
First Division.
Captain Chambers.
-Four Sprgeants Each. With Eight Men.
Two Mounod Policemen.
Second Division,
Four Bicycle Police,
Captain Kane
Four Sorgeants Each With Eight Mon,
Pa rol Wagon.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-01
DOTS.

Seventh Day Adventist Sabbath School
in Rcd Mems Hall, 5l5 Shipley street ovory
Saturday at 10 a. III. other services at II
o'clock.
St, Georges Castle. X, G. Il. will ccle-
brate its sixteenth anniversary this even-
ing.
Coroner A. D. Vandevcr yesterday re-
moved 10 No. Az East sixth street.
James Gilmore who fell from the roof
of the Hotel Western Tuesday morning
while putting up clothes line is reported
to be much improved.
Chief Engineer Sasse and Assistant En-
gneer Joyce of tho Wilmington fire de-
partment are both in favor of the Water
Department painting the flreplug7 an
alumium color like the letter boxes.
George W. Gratz has connected him
solf with tho New York shlpbullding
company.
I. McIlvaine foreman at Jackson and
Sharps tainted while at work yesterday.
He soon recovered and continued hi:
work.
E1wark Carker was admitted to the
Homeopathic Hospital last night sutter.
ing with malaria.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-01
MONTHLY
REPORTS.
City Departments Were
Busy During the Month
of August.

August was a busy month in the several
departments as the following reports will
show.
Tho following fires wero reported: Au-
gust 5, box a. carpenter shop OF Cornell
brothers Second and Jefferson streets loss
$500. August $, boxes "a and 81. 5.punchihg
shed in the yard of Harlan and Hollings-
worth Company. August Ii, box Al Char
les Warner Conany foot of King street;
loss :75. August 20, box SO, unoccupied
building Third and Hawley streets owned
by White Brothers. August 25, box 6, Mrs.
Rosa Wa,sman No.922W Walnut street. Box
No. Is Hotel King Fifth AMI Saipley
street
According to Chief Dolan these were the
arreslss
Assault and battery, s.; burglary, 3; cor
ner lounging, Q; drunk, 76;drunk and dis
orderly. Is; begging, 3; disorderly con.
duct, 50; escaped from Ferris Industrial
School, 2; fighting on the street, 5; keep
ing disorderly house, 2; keeping barber
shop open on Sunday, 2; larceny, l6;
patients, II; runaway boys, -; selling
liquor without license A.; trespass, E;
violating city ordinance, s; vio-
lating bicycle ordinance, s; vio-
lating market ordinance, .; vag-
rancy, 7; witnesses, II; assault, |;
harboring an unregistered dog, |; assault
with attempt to commit murder, |;
carrying concealed deadly weapons, /;
contempt of court, |; demented, |; en-
bezzlement. /; harboring unregistered
dog, I; harb bring vicious dog, |; inter
fcrng with an officer, l.; obtaining goods
under false pretense, i runaway girl, l;
selling liquor on Sunday, |. Making a
total Of 377.
Tho following buildings were drawn
during August:
W. c. Tindall, four rdwellings, Eleventh,
between Madison md Adams streets.
EW b. Seeds, two. dwellings, Eleventh
and Jackson streets.
G. Il. Alienzer. dwelling, Twenty
third, between West and Washington
streets.
Christopher Marsden, store and DWELL
ing, Rodney, between Delaware avenne
and Fourteenth street..
j. M. Young, stable, Eighth and Lin
coin streets,
John McFarlan, dwelling, Second. be-
tween Walnut and Popular streets.
j. G. Howell, storo-liouse, Eighth street.
between Buttonwnod and railroad.
Patrick Fahey, stable, Fifth and Mon
roe streets.
W. H. Carey, Eighth and King streets,
Roso BarsEy, store King, between
Fourth and Fifth streot5.
+ b. Stats, two dwellings West, be-
tween Twenty-ninh and Thirtieth
streets
A. j. Draper, Vandcver avenue and Lo-
Gust street.