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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-02

Island postoffice. The order is much
more convenient in size than that
formerly in vogue, being similar to 6
draft.
The first of the SUNDAY evening mu-
sicales at the Harper was given yes
terday, the hours being from 6 (the
dinner hour) until 10. Quite q num-
Der of city people dined at the Harper.
| If you are in need of a watch we
have them at all prices, and you know
when we sell the watch it will be a
good one or We'll make it right.
Brookmao, the Twentieth street jew
eler.
Amos Stahmer. aged Il. has been
missing from his home in LeClaire.
Iowa, since Sept. 9. and there are sus-
picions he was put out of the way BY
| a relative. The Scott county author
tiles are investigating.
G Z. Fiebig is better off than if he
went to the Klondike. He has found
fine grade of sandstone on his farm
in Andalusia township. He is to have
it tested, and if it proves in quality
what he has reason to believe it will,
he will quarry it,
V. Fuhr, of Hamlet, ILL.,, went to
Davenport today with load of apples.
He met two strangers. They asked
him for two fives for $40. He ac-
commodated them, but before he
realized what happened the men were
out of sight, and so was Fuhr's pair
of Williams.
Maj. Halves made change which is
highly appreciated by his forces in the
working hours at the Woodmen office
Saturday. In the afternoon the hours
are from l until 5 instead of from 80
until 6, thus cutting off a half hour,
which is given to the clerks, while
Saturdays the Office closes at 4:30.
All those interested in organized
labor, and especially carpenters, are
invited to attend a meeting at Indus
trial Home building. Tuesday, Oct. 3,
at 7:3O P. m. Speaking by A. G. Cat
termull, of Chicago, member of gem
eral executive board of Carpenters and
Joiners of America. Every one should
hear him.
Prof. Bunkerr, man milliner, will be
at the Harper house Wednesday, Oct.
4, with one of the best assortments of
trimmed hats and bonnets ever shown
in Rock Island. Ladies invited to see
this display. Beautiful hats from 81
up. Mr.. Bunkerr represents the Bun
kerr Millinery company, now located
at Second and Harrison streets, Dav-
and is the only man milliner
ever in this part of the country.
at is now certain, "says the Daven
port Times, that together with the
trains of the Terminal company there
will come into the tri-cities the G. &
n. w. road with two passenger and
two freight trains a day, making a
freight and a passenger in, and the
same out daily. The ID. G. Il E. will
give a similar service. The Times |
has been assured of the advent of the |
system over the ID. G.. & L. trackage |
into the city The Times states pos
lively that the Burlington and Mil
waukee will also cross the Crescent |
bridge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-02
Depot Operations.

Operation have been begun
on the Burlington's new depot on
Twentieth street and inside of week
it is announced McConochie " Son
will start laying the stone foundation.
With the razing of the Union house,
which has been purchased by the
Burlington people. will disappear one
of the historic landmarks of the city.
1t was built in 1854. Its present oc
cupant, Jacob Boesli, has moved to
East Moline, where he will run a
boarding house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-02
Triumphanf.

when you get in n crowd, my dear, "
said Mr. Wrinkles TO his wife, always
look out for pickpockets.'
I'm not afraid of them, dearest
answered Mrs. Wrinkles. They can't
pick my pocket
That's just like you women" said
Mr.. Wrinkles, always so sure. Pray
tell me why you couldn't have your
pockets picked
Because L haven't got any" answer
ed Mrs Wrinkles proudly.-Harper's
RaZnr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-02

John Gerdes, 1928 Seventh avenue,
got his left hand caught in saw at
the Rock Island Sash & Door works
today. 1t was necessary to amputate
the index finger.
John Lundholm, of this city, and n.
NJ. Beckman, of Moline, were seriously
injured today at the Moline Wagon
company, where they were employed.
A pile of felloes fell on them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-02
Stretching IN Rest.

When man is tired. he stretches his
arms and legs and yawns. Birds and
animals, SO far as possible. follow his
example Birds spread their feathers
and also yawn; they open THAR mouths
slowly till they are round, thu bones of
the head seem 90 loosen and the giIIs
open.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-02
So to Chicago nj

So to Chicago and Returvs
Oct. to 9. good to return up % and
including Oct. Il, via Chicago. Rock
Island j. Pacific railroad. q
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-02
The Weather We May Have.

Partly cloudy. with showers Tuesday;
warmer tonight, cooler Tuesday.
TOday's temperature al.
J. h. SHERIER, Observer
The Jersey City news., 1899-03-11
JEfFERsoNS' CHANGE OF BASE
Nay Support M'Ewan In Spite o
the Clubs Name.

The Jefferson Independent Club held a
largely attended meeting last night. 1t is
whispered that this club, which recently
swayed away from the moorings of the
regular Democracy, may support McEway
in case he runs as an independent candi-
date. despite the name which it still clings
to. This is denied by some of the prorni-
nent members The result of the change
in the policy of the club however, has re-
suited in the Strengthening of the regular
Eleventh Ward Democratic Club. The
jefferson Club is still an Influential body.
Communications were received from
School Director Frederick Mersheimer and
the Hudson City Improvement Association
acknowledging the receipt of congratuia-
tory messages concerning work done in
the rearing of No. 26 School.
The club last night, after listening to re-
port of the Excursion Committee, decided
to hold one on July 16. President Mckay
was authorized to appoint committee Of
ten members who will have power TO di-
rect all arrangements in connection there
with.
The Stag Committee reported in favor
of holding the entertainment on March
25 The report was adopted.
Charles Tresso, of No. "a Hutton street,
was elected to membership. Two appli-
cations for membership were received.
The following House Committee was ap-
pointed for the following week:-Robert
Bartels, E. Hansen, F. Stewart, o. Rich
ter and George Schaefer.
The Jersey City news., 1899-03-11
0'NE|LL CALLED.
Grand Jury Will Have Him
As a Witness Next
Monday.
N00NAN SUBP0ENAED
Will Try To Fix Responsibility
For Almshouse Scandal
and Indict Some One.

Inc Grand Jury yesterday afternoon
continued its INVESTIGATION of the Snake
filil scandals. Charles s. Furst. of the
nrn OF Fnrst Bros, the dry goods cons
tractors and Samuel Smith, the shoe
contractor We're, before the jury and re-
peated the statements they have already
made and which have been published.
Ihe chief object of the Grand Jury's ins
vestlgation is to ascertain who substi-
tuted or fiin-fammed the samples. The
fact that they were changed has been
tuily established. 1t is suspected that
some of the contractors who have been
fieeeing the county by means of un-
balanced bids have had a hand in it. and
the purpose of the Grand Jury's investi-
cation is to fix the responsibility for it.
If sufficient proof can be obtained the
jury may find indictments. If not, there
is little doubt but that a strong presents
ment will be made
Another witness summoned yesterday
was Freeholder Riordan, and he, being
the chairman of the Almshouse Commit
tee, was closely questioned as to the al
legged condition of affairs at that institu-
tlon He was on the stand for two hours
and the Grand Jury remained in session
until nearly seven o'clock
Ahother session will be held on Monday
ana Storekeeper P. II. O'Neill will be a
witness. Contractor Ignatius Noonan has
also been subpoenaed TO appear on Mons
day It is intimated that a county off,
elal and some members of the Combine
organized two years ago, will be com.
PEELED to face the responsibility, Leader
Robert Davis is quoted as saying that the
responsibility must be placed where ID
belongs.
The storehouse Committee visited Snake
Hlll Yesterday afternoon and finding that
there was scarcity of pea-jackets and
plue blankets, as Storekeeper O'Neill had
reported, decided to order a supply and
charge them up against the contractors,
VINO nave failed to fill the requisition.
The Jersey City news., 1899-03-11

PARTY nominees.
Petitions Filed With Secre-
tary Murphy Go On
the Ticket.
HOos STANDS ALONE
Clus Throughout the City
Are Aggressive in
Campaign Work.

The gentlemen who are willing, not to
say anxious, to accept Democratic nomi-
nations for office at the open primaries.
and who have fled their petition with p.
H. Murphy, Secretary of the City Com
mittee are
For Mayor. Edward Hoos.
For Street and Water Commissioners,
Ferdinand Heintze and John Sullivan.
For Aldermen-First ward, Bernard
Farrell; Second, William c. Barr; .ird
William G. Howeth; Fourth, w. ]. Cali
non: Fifth, Charles Maxwell; Sixth, Jas.
Price; Seventh, William L. Ritter;
Eighth, A. S. Lockwood; Ninth, James
Woodmancey; Tenth, Eugene Kinkead;
Eleventh, Edward White. No petition
has been filed from the Twelfth ward.
The candidates for Justice of the Peace
are:-Charles Corydon, Second Ward;
Charles Sweeney and Michael Corigan,
Third; James McArdle, Sixth; w. F. Hor-
an and w C. Collins. Seventh; sydney
Jordan. Eighth; Henry Beindy, Tenth;
George C. Macs. Eleventh; Paul Conan,
Twelfth.
John H Masker in the First Ward;
Frank Hague in the Second; William
Hercke, in the Third; James Coleman in
the Eight; Michael Nugent and Robert
Burns in the Ninth; John Mclaughlin in
the Eleventh, and G. Y. Stanton in the
Twelfth, are desirious of being constable.
Others who desire to be candidates at
the primaries must have their petitions
fled with Secretary Murphy in the Surro-
gates office at the Court House before five
P. NJ today, or they will be shut out.
The Jersey City news., 1899-03-11
CITY NEWS NOTES.

The George H. Thomas Grand Army
Post met at its headquarters last night
and arranged to take part IN the local
reception to be accor6ed Ine men ef 1,,,n 0L nne
teers on its return to this city. Natlonal
Aide-deJCamp Elmdorf will attend the next
meeting of the post.
'sThe Grand Duchess, a three-act
comic opera, will be producede under the
auspices Of Arcacia Council, No. 1901, of
the Royal Arcanum, at Hasbrouck Hall,
next Wednesday, evening. 1t will be given
under the supervision OF Miss Vallah
Clapp.
The Sans Souci Pleasure Club Of Green
vile, which is composed of members Of
the Seventh Ward Democratic Club, will
hold a smoker this evening IN The club
house, Boulevard and Greenvilles avenue.
The entertainment committee announces
that an elaborate programme has been
prepared for the occasion.
The members Of the Greenville Musical
and Social Club met last evening at Bel
vedere Hall to arrange for the masquerade
reception to be held on April q. The next
progressive euchre party is to be held on
March "a A dance followed the meeting.
Hudson County Section, No. Of the
Society is prgsgrng ffF big
Thursday, March 16. Those who viii take
prominent part in the exercises are
Prof. Newkircks orchestra, President
Henry Wormsbacker, q. Meyer, the Jer-
sey City dederkranz Singing Society,
Cornetist Otto Bollmann, the Columbian
Ather s9etety III The Play LAY r ss Nich
The John r. Purtell Association has
completed arrangements for the annual
outing to- College Point, Long Island
City. The outing will be on June 10, to
Freeholders. ana Ms. 'Egan have gone to
Niagara Falls to remain until Monday
The Jersey City news., 1899-03-11
Hartnett's Thermometrical Rec
DIED,

BRYSON-On Thursday, March g. 1899,
loved wife of Robert Bryson, in her
56th year.
2 Funeral from her late residence, No. 6S
Central avenue, Sunday, March H. at 2
p M.
BUCKLEY-On Thursday, March 9, 1899.
Ellen Buckley, beloved sister of Pat
rick and Matthew Buckley.
Relatives and friends of the family are
invited to attend the funeral from her
late residence, No. 131 Morris street, on
Monday, March 13, at A. NJ; thence to
St. Peters Church, where a solemn high
mass of requiem will be offered for the
happy repose of her soul.
CLANCY-On Thursday, March 8, 1S99
Mary A., beloved daughter of Felix
and Mary Clancy, aged 26 years.
Relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend her funeral
from her late residence, No. 2621s Wayne
street, on Sunday, March u, at 2 p. NJ.
COOK-On Thursday, March 9, 1899, at
No. IS Boyd avenue, Jennie R., beloved
daughter of Louise Brodhead.
Funeral services on Sunday, March 12,
at 2 P. M, from the West Side Avenue
NJ E. Church.
FURLONG-On Thursday, March 8, 1899,
Ann Furlong, aged 62 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral from the residence of
her sister, Mrs. NJ. Baldwin, No. Al Nor
ton place, on Monday, March 10. at 8
A. NJ; thence to st. Patricks Church,
where a solemn high mass will be cele-
brated.
The Jersey City news., 1899-03-11
CHANCE FOR THE S. P. C. A
An OfHcer Stationed at the junction
Migh3 Do Much For Animals.

A Newark truck caused a great deal of
inconvenience to a number of passengers
at the Junction about half past ten
Thursday night. The horses succeeded in
dragging the heavily loaded truck on the
tracks of the north bound cars and for a
quarter of an hour the cars were stalled.
The passengers waited impatiently for the
horses to draw the truck off the tracks.
The beasts appeared to be utterly tagged
out and were unable to go on until they
had rested Time and time again have
people spoken of the brutal. manner in
which the drivers abuse the horses go
ing to and from Newark. The truck
traffic at the Junction is enormous and
an officer of the S. P. c. A. Society could
do excellent work in that vicinity.
The trucks are loaded to their utmost
capacity and not infrequently do the troll
ley cars have to push them up the hill
The Jersey City news., 1899-03-11
ARBoRET COUNCIL HoNoRED.
Grand Regent and staR Visited the
Lodge Last Night.

hng- r1rom Grand Regent Apgar of the
Royal Arcanum, and his taft, paid visit
to Arboret Council, at Pohlmanr's, last
night, when Louis Matthias, was initiated
as member of the order. There were
other distinguished visitors and all were
entertained at a BANQUET
Arboret is one of the most successful
councils in this section of the State.
Besides the grand officers present there
were present Past Regent w. c. Farmer,
of Excelsior Council, No. 2o6, the Regent
of w. T. Sherman Council, with Past Re
gents Bridges and Johnston and members
Of the Regents staff; High Private Speer,
of Metropolitan Council, New York; Su-
preme Representatives S. ]. Kalman and
Frank S. Peter; Chairman of the Com
mite on the State of the Order H. J.
Bovine; Grand Vice Regent and Supreme
Representative Ludwig Lightfoot; Super
vising Deputy Grand Regent Van zandt,
of Pioneer Council, No. %.
The degree was conferred by Past Re-
gent c. J. e. Nolte. There were also rep
resentatives present from Excelsior, West
Hoboken, Hoboken, Germania and Unique
Councils.
At the banquet which followed covers
were laid for nearly two hundred. All
the prominent members of the order
present made addresses. A brilliant one
was made by Grand Secretary r. H. AL
bers. The witticisms of H. j. Bovine were
especially relished.
An invitation was extended to Arboret
Council to visit w. l.. Dickinson Lodge,
of this city, on the evening of March
IT, on which occasion the latter named
lodge will receive a visit by the Grand
Officers.
The Jersey City news., 1899-03-11
cALEDoNIAAs WORE kits.
And Had a Good Time at the
Annual Ball Last Night.

The thirteenth annual ball of the Gale
DOMAIN Club of Hudson County, took
place last evening at Imperial Music Hall,
on Gregory street. It was well attended
by over three hundred Scotchmen and
their families, from the county and neigh
boring towns. 1t was jolly gathering
and fun reigned all night and till daylight
this morning, when the party broke up.
About twenty of the club members APP
peared in their national costume, the
kits, despite the edict in Paterson, that
it is not the proper thing to be worn by
men. Miss Mary Galbrieth, of Newark,
entertained the large crowd with Scottish
songs, and her audience gave her APP
plause time and time again.
The association had gold medal to be
presented to the best Highland dancer
and as there was only one entry, Mr.
Thomas Lang carried off the prize. He
went through the native dance with
much grace and skill to the tune of the
bagpipes played by Professor Cameron,
amid much applause.
The committee in charge was:-Floor
Manager, George Bartholomew Assist
ants, Jas. Y Banks, Thos. Paterson.
Floor Committee-James Gibson, An
drew Jamison, William Thomson.
The officers of the club are:-Chief,
John S. Hamilton; First Chieftain, Thos
Paterson; Second Chieftain, Peter Nc
Cree; Third Chieftain, Thos. Martin
Fourth Chieftain, VIM. Thomson.
Among those present We're Mr. and
Mrs. Peter McCree, Mr.. and Mrs. Thos.
Paterson; Mr.. and Mrs. John S. Hamil-
ton, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Martin, Mr.
and Mrs. William Thompson, Mr.. and
Mrs James Gibson. Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
Jamison, Mr.. and Mrs. William Thom-
son, Mr.. and Mrs. George Bartholomew,
Mr.. and Mrs. James v. Banks.
The Jersey City news., 1899-03-11
NEW FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY BUILDING
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals will be received by the
trustees of the Free Public Library of the
Of April, 1883. at eight o'c1ock p 'lq IN qss ~,
Assembly Chamber IN the City Hall. Jersey
CITY City, New Jersey, for all the labor and matte
riais necessary for the
ERECTION Of a tlssE PUBLIC LIBRARY
BUILDING.
on premises fronting on Jersey avenue, Mont-
gomery and Mercer streets in said city.
The said building will be erected by the
ferred upon them by the provisions of an act,
entitled An Act to authorize the establish
ment of free public Libraries in this State's
approved April 1st, 1884. and the supplement
thereto, approved March 2lst, 1895, and the
amendments thereof approved April Sth 1851.
and the amendment thereof, approved March
proved April 18th, 1897.
All bids for work and material upon said
building must be in accordance with the plans
and specifications for the same on file in the
Savings Bank Building on Washington street,
Jersey City. where. blank. forms Of bid and
tions must be obtained by the bidders.
For the better convenience of intending bid-
tions has also been placed on file in Room IS,
clSy HALL Jersey City, n
either of two ways:-
First--In lump sum. including all Of the
work described in the complete specifications
and shown on the plans;
Second-Bidders may make separate bids or
esmafes taa &c tb bor any part Of the work as iRdi-
tions, to witt
l. Excavatng.
2. Masonry.
8. Cut granite work
4. Structural steel and iron.
5. Fire proofng.
6. Roofing, skylight, ornamental copper etc.
{. Plumbing, drainage and gas fitting.
S. Heating and ventilation.
9. Ornamental iron.
10. Plastering and relief work.
II. Mosaic and terrazo floors.
II. Interior marble and slate work
1S. Carpentering joinery, glazing, inishinss
etc
Il. Book stacks and fittings.
Is. Safes
Intending bidders desiring the loan Of plans
specifications and other data for the preparas
tien of bids, may obtain the on apple
cation at the office of the said Library Trus-
tees depositing therefor the sum Of twenty
five dollars $3.50 for the loan of a full set OF
plans, ana the sum of ten dollars C10) for the
loan of partial set.
Proposals must be enclosed in sealed en-
velopes, endorsed Proposals for Ctsfn speci-
fed. or all the work. the case may bel
directed to the Trustees Of the Jersey City
Free Public Library, and handed TO the Presf-
dent of said Trustees in open meeting at
the time and place aforesaid, when called for
by the said President.
The bonds REQUIRED to be furnished on the
awarded, are those Of a responsible surety
company, doing business in the State of New
Jersey.
The said Trustees reserve the right to re-
ject any and all bids, if by so doing the best
interests of the said Trustees and the said
library building may be conserved
BY order of the Trustees of the Free Public
L. ]. GORDON,
President
The Jersey City news., 1899-03-11
SIXTH WARD REpUBs AT SEA

No Aldermanic candidate has been mem
toned by the Republicans in the Sixth
ward. They are all at sea-
The association met last evening in its
quarters, on Communipaw avenue. The
following members were appointed to ar
range for progressive euchre party:-C.
W. Lank, w. Fogg, Mr.. Brewster, M. st.
John, John J. Cullman, Richard Dowcey
and r. Scha1kenbach.
Permission was given to the officers of
the Citizens Association to meet next
week in the associations quarters, and
discuss the question of a park in Lafay-
affe
The Jersey City news., 1899-03-11
URTER UNS MASK BALL.
Both Pagan and Stuhr Attend .
.- Street Parade First.

The "Unter Uns," and organization com
posed of Hoboken walters and bartenders.
held its annual masquerade ball last
night in Quartette Club Hall. Hoboken.
The ball was preceded by a street parade
of the members in fantastic costumes
Many of them were on horseback. and
carried blue and red lights A number of
saloonkeepers shot off fireworks as the
paraders went by, and the lower part of
the city was ablaze with lights.
The ball was big success The hall
was too small to accommodate, the vast
throng of gay masqueraders. The crowd
stayed until daylight.
Both Pagan and Stuhr were present and
nursed their Mayoralty booms.
The Jersey City news., 1899-03-11
WIFE ANNoYs HUSBAND.
Mrs. Paker, After Repeated Separ
ations, Follows and Tells Stories A

Mrs Frederick William Packer, of West
Hoboken, was in the First Criminal
Court this morning, in answer to sum-
mons, which was secured by her husband,
who lives at No 122 River street, Hobo
ken, in the family of Mrs Walker.
Packer accused his wife, from whom he
has ben separated for several years with
having annoyed him on the street.
They were married in England twenty
one years ago. No children were born
of the marriage. They came to this coun-
try a dozen years ago. For ten years he
has been employed as foreman in the
Berger Manufacturing Company, formerly
of Hoboken but now of Seventeenth street
and Jersey avenue, this city.
Nine years ago Packer and his wife
uuarrelled. He left home then but re-
turned at the solicitation of friends and
on the promise of his wife that she would
not cause him annoyance by foolish sus-
picions, which, he alleges, were the orig
inal cause of their trouble. He has lived
with her for four brief periods in the
nine years.
Two years ago they separated and he
attempted to get divorce from her in
the Court of Chancery. The case was
settled by Mrs. Packer agreeing to stay
away from her husband.
He on his part agreed to pay s. week
for her support. He has paid the money
ever since, but, he alleys, she has not
kept her part of the bargain, and had re-
peatedly annoyed him and bothered him
even at his place of business.
She went to his employers recently and
told them that he had stolen goods from
them. They found that her statement
was false. The other day she met him
on the street and accused him Of living
In open lewdness with another woman.
Police Justice Nevin ordered Mrs.
Packer to keep away from her husband.
The Jersey City news., 1899-03-11
WILL NOT SUPPORT THE C. o P
Lafayette Republican Association il
Tired OF Being Turned Down.

A prominent member of the Lafayette
Republican Association was asked last
night if the association would support
the regular Republican ticket. He said: r.
Your are doubtless awar that this or
ganization has no representation in either
the County Committee or the Ward As
ISOLATION Therefore not being in the
higher councils of the Grand Old Party
the members do not set fit to get out
and work for it.
"This association has been turned down
time and again. OF course the members
refuse to stand for this, and consequently
vote to suit themselves. I am quite sure
that this organization will not support the
Republican party this spring"
The whole trouble lies in the fact that
the club is not represented in the County
Committee