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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-14
TEST OF THE TOW ERS.
Impression Made by the New
System of Public
Lighting.
THE CONSENSUS OF OPINION.

| Elevated IlIuminators Not Favored Where
They Take the Place of Low Lights =
But are Popular In Some NeighborhoOds
and In the Extreme Ends of the City In
Particular.
There has been so much discussion
of the method of public lighting since
the new combined system of towers
and low lights went into effect recent
ly, such variance of opinion in the
neigh borhoOds where the towers have
been introduced, as to the real and
practical advantage of the same, that
The ARGUS has made a careful inves-
tigation in order to ascertain the con-
sensus of opinion of those affected and
interested.
In the districts Illuminated by the
tower in the extreme lower end and the
two towers in the east portions of the
city it was not found necessary to pur-
sue the investigation as closely or as
diligently as in other localities where
towers have been placed, for the rea
son that it was readily to be ascer-
tanned that the high lights in those
particular sections of the city men
toned are regarded as ust alb jut the
real thing. Dissenting opinions were
found to be such Il rarity that it was
not deemed essential to go on search
for them.
But in the more thickly settled To-
ealities where towers have been erect
ed the trend of public sentiment is
different, although not widely so. In
order to be accurate an aim was
made to gain the impressions not
only of those in immediate
proximity to the towers, but those
within a radius of two-and-a-half
to three blocks. Here are the results
of the inquiries for opinions for and
against the towers:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-14

| Where Towers Are Popular and Unpopular.
The inquiry on the part of The AR
GUS developed the fact that in the
more sparsely settled portions of the
city where there are few high build
ings and not too many shade trees
the towers are much more popular
than the low lights. Especially is
this true where the low lights that
have been allotted to the neigh bor-
hoods which now get within the focus
of the CLEAN thrown from the elevated
structures, have heretofore been few
and far between. 1t is found, too,
that residents directly within the rays
of the tower light. in the ma jOrity of
instances those directly under them,
while pleased with the innovation,
would prefer low light in the same
place, and ye' there were plenty of
cases found a block distant from tow
er where houses and grounds were so
provided with n Hood of brightness as
to give The scene the appearance of
perpetual moonshine, such fortunate
people would not change from the
tower system for anything. A great
many people contend that the towers
would be all right if the low lights
could be continued in the same neigh
borhoods as heretofore. The inten-
ton was, however, to scatter the low
lights in the immediate neigh borhood
of the towers, and place more in the
other parts of town, in the business
section, for instance.
Briefly summed up. public senti-
ment as gained through THE ARGUS
interviews seems to cling to the idea
that whatever else is done. it is wise
to "let the lower lights be burning"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-14

A delightful hotel in Chicago is The
Lancaster, Wabash avenue and Twen-
tv-first street, convenient to the Ele-
waited, Wabash avenue and State street
cars. Just far enough away from the
business district TO avoid noise and
dirt, but near enough for all theatres
and evening recreation. Large pleas
ant rooms; IS cents and up: European
plan. Special rates to guests staying
a week or more. Fine restaurant and
bar in connection. Moderate prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-14
CIRCUIT COURT MATTERS.
Verdict for the Defendant in the Case of
Munro Bowles.

Verdict for the Defendant in the Case OF
Munro BowIes.
The case of Mrs. Telitha Munro VS..
Samuel Bowles went to the jury in
the circuit court at $50 yesterday af-
ternoon. Before the adjournment of
court at 6 O'Clock a verdict was re-
turned finding for the defendant, and
holding that the delivery of the deed
to Maggie Witherspoon, housekeeper
for Samuel Bowles, Sr., to be given
to his son, Samuel, at the death
of the father, was a legal delivery and
carried with it the title to the 400
acres of land in Hampton township,
to which Mrs. Munro, the daughter
of the late Samuel Bowles. claims she
is the only rightful heir. She re-
ceived about $40, 600 at her fathers
death. The case will be carried to
the appellate court
Hattie Ikerd, of this city, was
granted a divorce from Meredith j.
Ikerd, on the ground of habitual
drunkenness.
Other divorces granted were: Ger
trude Matthey from William Matthev,
drunkenness; Alexander Frerk sen
from Rena Frerksen, infidelitv; Carrie
NJ. Collins from Robert l.. Collins,
desertion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-14
To Open a StusIIo.

George C. Blakslee leaves Monday
for Waukegan, H., where he will
have charge of a photograph gallery
in the absence of the proprietor. Mr..
Blakeslee expects to locate in Rock
Island in the spring and will open the
finest studio in the state outside of
Chicago. Since grad Iating from the
Illinois College of Photography, Mr..
Blakeslee has spent several months
with l.. L. Stein, of Milwaukee. who
is president of the National associa-
ton and one of the leading men in the
profession in this country
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-14
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Mrs. Edla Lund is in Chicago.
Carl Weinberger is in Peoria today.
j. f. Larkin is visiting in Troy,
n. Y.
II. f Curtis is visiting at Menlo,
Iowa.
Mrs. James Hampsen is visiting in
Peoria.
Miss Maude Luckcy is visiting in
Geneseo.
Mrs. Ira w. Lutz is visiting in
Shannon, Ill.
Miss Maude Liscom returned today
from a visit in St. Louis.
Ambrose Swiler, of Saltwater, Okla,
is visiting relatives and old friends in
the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hanshaw have
welcomed a boy baby at their home on
Fourth avenue.
Mrs. F. c. A. Denkmann and Mrs
w. II Marshall have returned from 4
visit in Chicago.
Mrs. Edward Hill and Mrs. A. A.
Rogers have returned home after a
visit in Chicago.
Miss Name Shellman, who has been
visiting relatives in the city, left to-
day for Buffalo, n. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Shaw left last
night via the Rock Island for Red
Lodge, Mont, their future home.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. S. Kenfield and
daughter Ruby, of Chicago, are visit
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. F. ID.
Sweeney.
Miss Fay Warren entertained
large company of her friends at
dancing party at Carse hall last even
ing. Music was furnished by Ogden's
DR.. j. r. Hollowbush has returned
from a very pleasantly spent week in
Chicago, during which he took in all
the features of festival week, from
the president down.
Maj w. H. Marshall, for many
years in charge of Hennepin canal i'm
provements, but is soon TO be trans
ferred to New York, as heretofore
stated in THE ARGUS, was at the Har-
per last night.
The entertainment given at the |
Central resbyterian church last night |
by the Young Peoples society was |
well patronized and highly enjoyed |
by all who attended, likewise earning |
a snug sum for the society.
Mesdames S. Watts and l.. II. DUFF
field, of Chicago, representing the
Home society, are in the |
city in the interests of the worthy in
stitution which is performing such
noble mission in many western states.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-14

Hoods Pills are gentle, yet always
effective.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-14

Can't beperfect health without pure
blood. Burdock Blood Bitters makes
pure blood Tones and invigorates the
whole system For sale by Marshall
& Fisher, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-14

Subscribe for THE Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-14
1.-THE Loss of Gold l. Great.

The loss of health is more Health
is lost by neglecting TO keep the blood
pure, but it is regained by purifying,
enriching and vitalizing the blood
with the great health restorer, Hood s
Sarsaparilla. Thousands who thought
health had been permanently lost have
been made perfectly well by taking
this great medicine. Your exper-
fence may be the same.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-14
ENTERTAINED BY LADIES
Auxiliary of Knights OF Globe Gives
Social Last Night,

Social Last Night.
The Eminent Ladies of the Knights
of the Globe gave an entertainment
and social at Krell 81 Mathis hall last
evening. The program, which was
arranged by Mrs. Mae Jacobs, con-
sisted of piano solo by Miss Clara
Hampton; recitation, Miss Zetta Ben
son; reading, Miss Ivy Cole of D4ven-
port; song, Miss Elsie Lynn; reading
and delsarte exercise, Miss Rose Gar
rett; pickaninny drill, six couples.
Refreshments were served and the
evening most pleasantly whiled away.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-14

Mesdamcs S. Watts and l.. H. Duff
field, of Chicago, representing the
Children's Home society, are in the
city in the interests of the worthy in
stitution which is performing such a
noble mission in many western states.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-14
STATE OFFICERS ATTEND.
Rock Island Lodge A. +. a 4. NJ. Con-
fers Degrees on Several Candidates.

Chester l.. Allen and DR.. j. X. Ran
delson, of Galesburg; j. b. Roach, of
Beardstown, and j. S. Byrnes, of
Orion, grand state officers of the Ma
sonic fraternity, were present at a
meeting last night of Rock Island
lodge No. 657, and assisted in confer
ring degrees on several candidates.
A banquet was served in honor of
the distinguished visitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-14

It's dangerous-Stop that cough
and avoid lung trouble. Nothing so
good as Mull's Lightning Cough cure
1t is safe for children. % cents and
80 cents Guaranteed by all drug
gists-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-14
MOHR IN THE TOLLS.
Old Offender Reported Killed in
Western Accident
Back Again.
CHARGED WITH GRAND LARCENY

Visits at Home of Mrs. Florence johnson
on Fifth Avenue and Carries Away Her
Gold Watch and Glasses-He is Arrested
In Davenport-MIss White Sees Cracks
men.
Louis Mohr, tough character who
disappeared from Rock Island about
two years ago and was subsequently
reported as having been killed in a
mine accident in Colorado, returned
to the city recently, and is already in
trouble again.
Yesterday he visited at the home of
Mrs. Florence johnson, 513 Fifth ave-
nue.. Shortly after his departure Mrs.
johnson missed her gold watch and
chain and a pair of gold glasses,
the whole valued at $3S. Suspect
ing Mohr. she notified the police.
Chief Miller and Detective Fender in
vestigated the case, but were unable to
get trace of Mohr on this side of the
river. Learning that his mother re-
sided in Davenport, they notified the
authorities there and requested them
to hunt up Mohr.
In the evening they located him.
He had Mrs. Johnson's missing prop
erty. Mohr was brought to Rock ISL
and and held on charge of grand
larceny. He will have 4 preliminary
hearing Monday.
Sees the Robbers.
Miss White, whose home is on First
avenue between Eleventh and Twelfth
streets, furnishes the police with q
partial description of the two men
who are supposed to have blown open
and robbed the Black Hawk Building,
Loan and Savings association safe
Thursday. She was on her way to
school when she saw two well dressed
young men, one carrying Il paper
covered bundle on his shoulder (this
was presumably the money boN) cross
ing the railroad track toward the
river shore, where the box was later
found.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-14
Lunches.

Big oyster lunch at Joe Garvin's,
corner Sixteenth street and Fourth
avenue.
a good lunch tonight at the new
place. Van Heck, Fourth avenue and
Seventeenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-14

A cold. Neglect. Pneumonia. Grief.
Had Foley's Honey and Tar been
used, this story would have had a hap
pier ending. % and so cents.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-10-29
Mr.. ALBA HAYWOOD
VIII Open Lyeeum Course on Nevem-
bPr6.

The Lyceun course viii be opened No
veuber $ by, that pleasing tmPersonator
and great interpreter OF Riley. A5ce hey
wood. whose company this year Is
stronger than ever. The course is very
strong and presents an unusual number
and variety az attractions.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-10-29
BURGLARS WERE RELEASED
Made GoOd Their Promise to Turn
Over All stolen Goods.

Lee C0hn and H Davis, alas Hartley.
were yesterday released from custody
BY Chief Of Police Cu6bou. according TO
his promise TO them, which was made in
consideration Of their turning up all Of
the property stolen from the various
houses listed in yesterdays Eagle. This.
Chief Cubbou said. had been done and
the parties whose property was return
&c. agreed with him that he should let
them 20. II Chief Cubbon had not made
the men this promise it is quite likely
that the vaJuables would never have been
recovered. and although the police were
certain they had the two men who did
the burslarizing, there was slim show
OF proof 70 so into court with. Conn :
relatives have money and they could
have cleared him, while Hartley's pals
might have succeeded n getting him ous
c5v all manner OF false swearing.
Il IS said that both men were given
orders 20 leave the city. and they have
each been spotted as bad men By The
police. Il Is understood that Hartley aas
a wife al the Douglas Avenue house, who
is very dangerously ILL.,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-10-29
1>1a1zaaz11hl9mvI

becoming recognized the Big Store one dol
lar will bring value than be had elsewhere
In our Silk have the things ana can soon
convince you that noney saved in dealing with US
Large coloed novelties IN Silks for Waists Colaeo
eas SHRED and others prices tomorrow that VIII peas
economical buyers -
IF YOU want unhead take look window and
see 40 inch all Camel Hair Checks at special, 49c.
We have eventy-fve styles those popular Black CrePo
and tomorrow will 50 We have others up 10 Do
but prices will save you "a
Choice line of Golf Camel Hair Iney
rage New York and prices extraordinarily
low fact prices making phenomenaIly low
Come and see upodate Mercerized Silk Skirts They
Beauties and New York buyer secured them at snap
Our price will suit
In Underwear we have this that simply
laws most stocks We furnish the the
with the finest and most suitable
prices that will simply asouish after you have
asked by other We want you TO see this IN
derwear and compare prices
Don't forget Hosiery and Glove departments 1t will
our how prices knock all
others.
the Carpet that defy competition prices
Twenty pieces Supers prices lower than they
be replaced today.
We have an elegant Administer Carpets, Smyrna Rugs
Five hundred OF beautiful
Rufaed Swiss Curtains worth double pair 95c
Don't forget take advantage of Trimmed Hat special to-
morrow in the Millinery department.
Take for third floor and see the things.
New line Misses Chdren's Wraps Saturday See
them Prices will surprise you
Among big invoice of Ladies Plaid Skirts received last
night are some P1aids that should 81 %
You should Shawls imported direct from Europe,
placed sale prices that cant equaed
tomorrow.
We Comorters made and have good
at ST.
Tomorrow 500 pair of Blankets 48c Better
proportionate prices -
Big stock of Feather Pillows, SOC up.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-10-29

Mr.. and Airs. Homer Caldwell. Mr. and
Mrs. Chas Smyth. SIr. and N-s, J. p.
Houston. and Ms J. Z. oldham VIII al
tend grand opera n Kansas city this
week
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-10-29
GIVEN A GOOD BATH.
Alligator Captured Monday is
Treated Like a Prince.
MAY 60 TO RIVERSIDE PARK
To Form Nucleus for a Zoo
logical Collection.

The young alligator, which was captur-
ed in the stairway at the keystone hotel
Monday morning, was given good swim
Yesterday. which IS seemed TO enjoy i'm
menseIy. 1t spIashed and foundered in
the water for several hours and then
entered its cage and went 10 sleep The
reptile has been removed from the Man
haitian hotel TO young Charles MiIlers
house on North Water street. where per-
rnanent and comfortable quarters will BE
arranged, and it will be given every at
tention. The young men VINO captured
If are now bent on keeping the alligator
because the law gives them that rlght.
An attorney said yesterday that the la"
with regard TO Wild animals ana the4I
ownership does not respect the rights OF
the former owner after the animal or rep
tile has escaped and been recaptured. Il
one should capture an elephant that had
broken away from its owners, the owners
would have no legal claim TO 1t thereafter.
Therefore, the capturers OF the alligator
feel safe and cling to their ind Inc
Young men said yesterday that they
thought OF seeing about putting it In
Riverside park, and will DOUBTLESS make
some arrangements with Mayor Ross. II
was suggested that this alligator, which IS
fine young one, would be splendid
nucleus for a geological collection IN
Riverside park, which doubtless VIII
sooner or later be inaugurated.
The capture Of the strange alligator and
the manner and place Of its capture, Is
creating a great deal Of attention and dis
cussion as to it's former habitation has
been going on until at last a very feas-
ible theory has been reachehd as to how
the alligator happened to get TO Wichita.
A well known citizen at the court house.
spoke of an incident yesterday which
threw much light on the subject.
He said that up to two years ago all the
| circuses that played this city had show
grounds IN Central Riverside park in the
open space where the large flower beds
now are One of these circuses, he did
not remeber which, reported the loss Of a
baby alligator, and although a hard
search was made all over Riverside and
up and down the banks OF Little river,
they were unable to find IT. 1t was worth
considerable to the show, as II is said they
were endeavoring to raise a family OF
this particular species and train them
while young to perform In the ring. The
alligator found on the keystone steps is
thought to be the same as that which
/ escaped from the circus mena gerie. II
is now about four feet IN length and as
! big around the body as a mans thigh. II
| is clean and the synetrical head and body
and large bright eyes make it quite a
pretty and interesting reptile to look
upon.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-10-29
WORKMEN'S JONI MEETING
wichita Lodges TO Be Addressed by
Strand Master Order.

Grand Master Workman John Il Cr1-
der of Fort Scott Will arrive in the city
today and will attend the joint meeting
of the two A o. Z. W. lodges on Monday
night, to witness the initiation Of the
largest class ever initiated at one time
in this city The work Of recruiting this
class has been under the supervision and
management OF Deputy Grand Master c.
c. Rogan during the entire month A
Joint committee from the two A. o. L.
W. lodges have assisted in furnishing
names and otherwise helping in the work.
Every Workman in the city should at
tend the meeting on Monday night.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-10-29
GRAIN-O BRINGS RELIEF

to the coffee drinker. Coffee drinking IS
a habit that Is universally INDUCED IN and
almost as universally injurious. Have
Won tried Grain-O? Il is almost like
coffee but the effects are just the oppo-
site Coffee upsets the stomach, ruins
the digestion, effects the heart and dis
turIs the whole nervous system Grain-O
tones up the stomach, aids digestion and
strengthens the nerves. There s nothing
but aouriShmeat n Grain-O- Il cant be
o-rerwise. = and &c per Dackage-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-10-29
BILLS NEARLY ALL PAID
Iowa Paper says street Fair Was One
ofthe COuntry's Great shows

The street fair committee has about
finished up paying on bills and az presea;
Il appears that there VIII be shortage
OF about $50. or the amount HTst gwen
In the Eagle. There viii be no t-oGble
about ra-sing the money, for there are
any number of merchants who would
willingly give half or al the sum, feel
ing thar even then they would come out
more than even. by reason Of the increaS-
ed trade OF fair week
Already a number OF business men
have Indicated that next year they would
Willingly double this years subscription
for another fair
The fame of the recent carn'vaI has
reached other states. \ tras-liug cor
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-10-29
That JoyfuIFeeIine

With the exhilarating sense Of renewed
health and strength and internal cleani-
ness, which follows the use of Syrup Of
Figs. is unknown to the few who have
not progressed beyond the old-time medi-
cines and the cheap substitutes some
times offered but never accepted by the
well-informed Buy the genuine. Man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-10-29
"A Good Paynaster
Starts Not at
Assurances"

There Is one good pay
master quho IS around on
time, goes fall Oatae, and
neUer fails in his duty. It
IS your prfVffege to select
him. and his name IS pure,
wholesome blood. This
paymaSter makes the
rounds of the body, Visfts
brain, stomach Kidneys.
EUer, heart and head alike.
Hoods SarSaparilla acts as
a quarantor that this pay
master 9Ufu do his duty.
IF the BLOOD Is impure, Il cannot do rs
duty, and you are the sufferer, = but you
need not Be. Hoods SarsaparaLa purf-
fieS, 1fahzes and erricheS the blood.
Il reVer disappod7ts.
Catarrh MY throat zvas IN such a
condition qUfh catarrh that I could hardly
SDa1ioD and had no appetite. I found
Hoods Sarsapari1La an excellent remedy,
and rozU haze good appetite" Ella
White, Ennis, Texas.
BoiIs-"My 6oizs parished after TOOK
Hoods Sarsapardla. It purified my blood
and gaze me strength. Hoods Pills cured
n1ysick headache. LW. Capel, Cety, S. c.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-10-29

respondent of the Iowa State Reg ster,
Des Moines, Iowa, says that it was one
Of the greatest shows of the country for
the year and that Des Moines, city Of
three times the people, would DO vel to
have as good a fair. The correspondent