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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-22

Tomorrow we begin an unloading sale OF ire
mendous stock of Outings Flanneettes' rer0@ie''
Ginghams, &C., at bargain prices.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-22

The ST. Johns Circle Of Kings Daugh-
tiers and Sons met at the residence Of
the president Mrs Ramon y. Garcin on
last Monday evening The meeting was
an unusually large and enthusiastic ono.
the principal besiness being the election
Of the delegate to the State Convention
which meets AZ Tnrav on the 2ifh in
slant The following ladies were elected
TO 20 as delegates: Mesdames George l..
Currie. ]. Tonkin and Miss Jessie Bail
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-22

The Homeopathic Free Dispensary
BOARD. held a meeting Thursday after
noon at the residence of Mrs Virgie
Peasants Routine business was trans
acted. and IL was decided 20 have n
telephone placed in the Dspousary. The
following were present: Mosdamcs Vir-
gie Peasants, Thomas TAYLOR. James
Schwa meyer ana Misses R-ibv podckcr
Hunte- Fe~russon. Annie Goddin and
Lucy Mlnson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-22

DR. and Mrs. John Albert IIil-nan have
issued invitations % the marriage nj their
daughter Miss Annie Bernice iIillsman.
20 Mr.. Urlwin organ Michaels for Tues
day October 9ist al ha'f past six o'clock,
at Park Place Methodist Church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-22
Hints to House Keepers.
Lace Curtains.

Special lot of Fine nottingham Cur
tains. 8l5 yards lOng, Twelve assorted
styles 10 select from, worm sl..o'
your choice fOr..... ..............T'." w
Inc most complete assortment IN me
city Of NotunGhams, extra good Nalle
in this lot lul length and Wldth'
zine Imitation Of Tambour, ana
Handmade Lace Curtains, eNlraordi-
many gOod Value. elegant designs
Never before ga we offer such Lace
Curtain bargains: ful lene IN and
width handsome borders, with plain
CcntrCs, price,. ...............ssS f."V'
New designs and very stylish Cen
uine Iambour Curtains, extra long
and wide. actually worth Sl2 pair
io o. ,ao ,,,s o., Curtains IN his his
special lot. an of fine Nottingham
fuIl 'cncth. choice patterns, actually
worth s., ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 90.
ira larec size. beautiful design extra
fine quality, SIS value. for.".S1o.OO
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-22

her home. on Church Hill, after a delight
full visit 10 New York.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-29
ADDS HER TESTIMONY.
Story is the Same as From Other
Sources.
Lots OF Money Spent, But no Returns Have
Been Received.

Lots OF Money Spent, But no Returns Have
Been Received.
The people of Rock Island willingly
add their evidence to that which has
already Eeen given in favor of Nor
rows Kid-ne-oids, the best remedy
that has ever been sold in Rock ISL
and for backache, kidney or urinary
disorders, sleeples sness and nervous
ness Our druggists report wonder
full cures and state that Kid-ne-Oids
are daily increasing in the opinion of
our people. Kid-ne-oids act directly
upon the kidneys and nerves and re-
store them to their natural condition.
Good kidneys make good blood. good
blood makes strong nerves, Kid-ne-
oids make good kidneys and strong
nerves.
Mrs. Belle Skinner, secretary of the
Women's Relief Corps, and residing
at 739 Fifteenth street, says: Il had
been n sufferer from kidney trouble
for several months; it became so bad
that / was confined to my bed and
had Inflammation of the bladder. My
back was SO lame / could not arise
from n sitting position without great
pain and the assistance of some one.
NV nerves were very poor and my
eyesight was affected. AT that time
l did not know it was caused from my
kidneys being out of order. but since
] have taken Morrow's Kid-ne-oids
and my Kidneys and bladder are
cured, my eyes ght is also much
improved. | have taken altogether
three boxes of Morrow's Kid-ne-oids
and am feeling well again. / can
certainly recommend Kid-ne-oids to
every one suffering with kidney trou-
bic or nervousness. or in any way as
| was"
Kid-ne-oids 80 cents 4 box at NJ. F.
Bahnsen's drug store.
Descriptive booklet mailed by John
Morrow & Co., chemists, Springfield,
Ohio.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-29
TOWN TALK.

The Rock Island Brewing COM
pany's book beer is on tap everywhere
today and is exceptionally fine this
year.
The Mission kindergarten associa-
tion will meet at the home of Mrs.
Wadsworth Monday afternoon at
o'clock.
We not only have the best cigars in
town, but our soda keeps them all
guessing. Palace cigar store, Beings
ton block
Work has been started on the St.
Louis N Northern grading at Geneseo
and has been under way since Friday
of last week.
The Jolly Neighbors' society has
issued invitations for hard times
ball to be given at the Industrial
Home, May l.
Those pretty little pictures. II, 9,
8, g, >, +, and different positions
in the dozen, at Smiths studio, oppo-
site Harper house.
Morrison IL Dolly will give to pat
rons of the ball game tomorrow a neat
schedule of the games to be played on
the home grounds.
A communication received by Gov.
Tanner from the navy department
states that the reason for the delay in
sending the steamer Frolic to Chicago
for the use of the Illinois Naval Re-
serves was due to complications that
have arisen with the Canadian govern
ment. founded on the Rush-Bagot con-
vention of 1917.
af
sentatives of the four Rock Island
Woodmen camps, of Cedar camp 2S.
Davenport, and Camp 2S, Moline, on
arrangements for special train to
Kansas City during the coming head
camp convention have called a meet
ing ut the head office building next
Wednesday evening. when Rock ISL
and ] Dad officials will be present to
discuss the terms of special train
and rate.
The will of the late John Danner, of
Drury, has been probated in the coun-
ty court. To the widow, Margaret
Danner, is left all the testator's per-
sonal property and several pieces of
farm property in and adjacent to
Illinois City. To his sons, Charles
F. and William Danner, are be-
queathed two large farms. on condi-
tion that each pay I,50o, to be di-
vided equally between their brother,
John L., and sister, Mary l.. Krueger.
The equipment of Rock Island az
senal with electric lights has been
completed. The lights have been
shining all week, the illumination of
the main avenue and intersecting
drives producing a beautiful effect,
which has attracted the attention of
people passing over the bridges after
dusk. The improvement represents
an outlay of $4,000. The generating
plant is located in the rebuilt power
hOuSp
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-29

morning, of spinal meningitis. The
funeral will be held from the home at
? O'Clock Monday afternoon.
The funeral of Ella, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. p p. Pfaff. will be held
from the home, Seventh avenue and
Seventeenth street. at 10 O'Clock to-
morrow morning.
George Washington, little son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Claus II. Franck, $50
Seventeenth street, passed away at
2;30 this morning of brain fever.
George was aged z years, 2 months
and days. Funeral services will be
held at the residence of the afflicted
parents at O'Clock tomorrow after
noon
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-29

To those afflicted with kidney or
bladder diseases is Foley's Kidney
Cure. Guaranteed.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-29
FINE TAILORING
OF THE RULE.
Report to the Arsenal Restrictions Not
Yet Automatically Verified.

Rumors to the effect that the war
has determined TO abro-
gate the Objectionable rule that for
bids arsenal commandants to receive
committees of the employees, the ex-
istence of which has led to
the present troubles affecting
the machinists nj Rock Island,
have unfortunately not so far
been confirmed by official or authentic
1t is hoped. neverthe-
less. that the reports to such effect
will soon lie substantially verified, for
il i belieN ed that such j course. and
only such a course, will afford salts
factory issue of the difficulty, and the
bringing together of Maj. Blunt and
the employees in IN" nner not hereto
forr admissible will result in the res
toration of mutually satisfactory con-
ditions at the arsenal.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-29
SIMPLE HOME DYES.
Any One Can Use Diamond Dyes
With Success.
Beautiful Colors That Are Fast to Light
and Washing.

Diamond Dyes are prepared special
ly for home use, and the directions
are so plain aud simple that any one
can use them successfully.
All the fast Diamond Dyes make
colors that will not fade. They are
guaranteed to do more dyeing. pack
age for package, than any other dyes.
If you want success in home dye
ing, use the Diamond Dyes and moth
ing else.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-29
Rock Island. III.

the latest appliances and Turkish bath and
to p.m
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-29

Pneumonia, Ia grippe, coughs, colds.
yield TO One Minute Cough Cure Use
this remedy in time and save 4 doc
tors bill--or the undertaker's For
sale by T. h Thomas, A j. Reiss and
M F. Bahnsen, druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-29

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum,
fever sores, letter, chapped hands,
chilblains, corns and all skin erup-
tions, and positively cures piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed TO
give perfect satisfaction or money re-
funded. Price 25 cents per box. For
sale by Hartz & Ullemeyer
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-29
Heating Paid For.

The entire amount on heating of
ST. Joseph's school is now paid. and
we wish to thank all those VINO so
generously Contributed toward it.
MARY E. MULCAHEY,
Chairman Committee.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-29
obituary.

George Riess. aged Il. died at his
home. 1926 Eighth avenue, At noon
today, of apoplexy.
Charles Frederick. s-months-old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Harder. of
South Rock Island, died at $50 this
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-29

After the cornerstone laying the
courcil proceeded TO the levee, where
the dedicatory exercises are in pro-
gress late this afternoon, the address
to be delivered by Aid j. w. Law
head.
The new park sites were christsned
Reservoir park and Long View park,
respectively.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-29
: S6s.3g2.3g
Apru Is. 1899. by balance.
City Treasurer,
RnckIen.a Arnica saIve.

G. A. SPENCER, Notary Publ
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-29
Licensed to Wed.
A Beacon of Hope

Charles q Lovejoy -.--.----.-.--..-..--- Mol
Ms I,ai.y is Daveup
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-08
conditions at the arsenal were ad-

conditions at the arsenal were ad-
justed.
The other Washington dispatch
says: The acting secretsry of war
has directed Capt Charles Wheeler.
of the ordnance department, United
States army. to proceed from this city
to Rock Island arsenal, Illinois, on
official business pertaining to the in
spection of field carriages now under
process of manufacture at that place"
This. said Maj. Blunt, relates to the
inspection of a field carriage, of which
Capt. Wheeler is the inventor and de-
signer. Some weeks ago orders had
come to the arsenal to manufacture
the carriage in accordance with speci-
fications, and upon this came instruc-
tions to mount a new style of field
gun and test the same jointly The
instructions having all been carried
our. the department was informed,
and the coming of Capt. Wheeler to
witness the test is the consequence.
The field gun comes from Watervleit
arsenal and the testing of the gun and
carriage here instead of at Sandy
Hook will save the government the
expense of shipping the outfit east
and back here again, as it will permit
easy correction of any error or enable
in the carriage made at
once and retested without having to
send it back to this post from Sandy
Hook
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-08
The New Cup Defender.

The new cup defender now being built is ex.
pected to be the most remarkable vessel ever
turned out. Its construction has been kept 4
profound secret, but 1t is whispered that 1t will
easily hold the cup. America is rapidly com
ing to the front. a good example of this is
her famous household remedy, Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, which has defended health
for half a century. In spite of many imita-
tions, no other remedy has been able to sup
plant it, 1t holds the championship for the de-
feat of all stomach ills, such as indigestion,
constipation, nervousness, bilousness, liver and
kidney troubles. 1t is also an excellent pre-
ventive and cure of malaria and fever and
ague- 1t is strongly recommended to every
one at this time of the year
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-08
MAIL CAR SONGSTER.
Will n. Dixon Writes Poetry While
Whizzing Along With
the Train.
AN ALL-ARoUND GOOD FELLOW.

His Newspaper and Magazine Contribu-
tIons Gradually Winning Him Fame-An
Interesting Career, Having Served as
School Teacher, Surveyor, Etc--Now In
Postal Service-Bits of Railway News.
Few railway men come into Rock
Island who do not enjoy the ac-
quaintance of that sweet singing
poet of the mail car and all around
good fellow, Will III. Dixon, gentle
man well and favorably known, who
has been identified with the railway
interests of the west for upward of
fifteen years, first as civil engineer,
having taken a prominent part in
railroad surveying of various lines.
his last work being in connection with
the Lake Erie & Western and the Santa
Fe Railways. He thoroughly under
stands the mysteries of the rod and
chain, the level and transit.
After the completion of these roads
Mr. Dixon entered the engine service,
and has served full apprenticeship,
and has given most excellent satisfac-
tion on both sides of the cab. While
serving in this capacity he was offered
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-08
SMALL ARMS MACHINERY.
Mai. Blunt Ordered East a Matter of
Prime importance to the Arsenal.

Mai. Blunt Ordered East n Matter of
Prime Importance to the Arsenal.
Two important dispatches relating
TO Rock Island arsenal and the grow
ing prominence that attaches to it in
connection with, the small arms man.
ufacture, appear in the Chicago pa
pers of today under Washington date.
One of these reads as follows:
IAN order has been issued direct
ing Maj. Stanhope f. Blunt, ordnance
department, to proceed from the Rock
Island, H., arsenal, to the Springfield.
Mass, armory, and to works of the
Winchester Repeating Arms COM
pany, New Haven. Conn, on official
business pertaining to procuring and
installing machinery in Rock Island
arsenal for small arms manufacture"
Speaking of this, Maj. Blunt said
today that he had been anticipating
the order for some time, and had been
making bis plans looking to the trip
he would start as soon as the present
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-08
PICKED UP ALoNG THE TRACK.
News and Gossip Concerning Local Rail
rOaders.

News and Gossip Concerning Local Rail
Engineer Al G.. Hotchkiss, of the
Rock Island, is sick.
Engineer John Schugt, of the Rock
Island, is in Chicago.
Ticket Agent F. III. Plummer. of the
Rock Island, is in Chicago.
w. l.. Ayers, machinist at the Bur-
lington, has the spinal meningitis.
Engineer Ed Mooney, of the Rock
Island, is off duty on account of ILL
ness.
Engineers H. B. Mitchell and Billy
Shaw, of the Burlington, have re-
signed.
Conductor Z. j. Joyce, of the Mil
waukee, is booked to return from Hot
Springs tonight.
Engineer Dan Maroney. of the Rock
Island. is able to- be around again, af-
ter a long sickness.
w. w. Collins, division superiu-
tendent of the c., NJ. &c St. p, was in
the city yesterday.
Boiler Maker H. j. Mcdonald. of
the Burlington, and family, have re-
Continued IN F,Iohtb PAGE
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-08

WILL II. DIXON. was over the
| main line of the Burlington, between
Chicago and Quincy, on one of the
fast trains of that line. He has since
had charge of mail routes over vari
Gus lines, notably the c., II. /. & p
for three years, between Bureau juno.
tion and Peoria, over the c., B. s. O.,
between Peoria and Galesburg, and
the remaining time over the Rock ISL
and & Peoria, and is just now closing
his tenth year in the railway mail SER
vice with an admirable record.
Native of Stark County.
Mr.. Dixon first saw the light of day
in Stark county, Illinois, near what is
now Stark station, just at the open
ing scenes of the civil war. His early
life was spent upon the farm, where
he went through all the various ex-
periences that usually fall to the lot
of the boy upon the farm-stone
bruises on the heel, hedge thorns aud
all. even to sleeping in the old time
trundle bed. Mr.. Dixon comes down
from good old Quaker stock. At the
age of Is Mr.. Dixon secured teach
er's certificate, and several years of
his life were spent in school teaching
in both country and village, mostly
near Blanchard, Iowa, and Hazel
Grove, Mo-, where he also read law,
and was called in as counsellor in q
few cases.
Mr.. Dixon has also been quite an
extensive contributor to magazines
and papers, many of his poems and
sketches having been published in
THE ARGUS and other western papers,
and are singing their way into the
hearts of the people, and have al
ready met with much favor, he hav-
ing received many complimentary
letters from Hon. William j. BRYAN,
President Mckinley and other noted
men, which would make an interest
ing scrapbook. Mr.. Dixon is gener-
Gus to fault, and, rs prominent
railroad man once said, Dixon is
always strapped helping other peo-
ple.''
In all the years on the rail Mr..
Dixon has been in but one serious
wreck, in which a fast mail train
plunged down an EN- bankment, the
engine rolling over several times, one
of MIR. Dixon's associates being killed
outright, and another injured so badly
as to be one year in recovering. Mr.
Dixon was bruised, scalded and
for time by the escaping
steam and water from the eugine.
Mr.. Dixon is firm friend in what he
knows to be right, a fearless foe in
what he knows to be wrong, and a
capable man in the line of
duty.
We do not know what Mr.. Dixon 8
politics are. but no man need ask
about his religious views, for his life
IS an open book-pure as the sunlight,
and sweet as the sentiment of his
songs.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-08
RICH cURDS.
Valuable to Babies When DIgestibIe.

valuable to Babies When Dlgesttble.
Rich curds are a very important
part of the food of babies, but the
mistake is often made of giving
straight cows milk to babies that can
not digest it for the reason cows
milk separates into curds and whey
in the stomach, the curds forming
into hard masses or balls, thereby be-
coming indigestible, for the reason
that the juices of the stomach cannot
permeate or penetrate the mass, and
can only operate on the outside of the
ball, so to speak. The result, natur-
ally, is serious indigestion and malnu-
triton.
On the other hand, mothers milk,
while it separates into cuds and whey,
is not inclined to form balls or masses.
Unfortunately many children have to
be taken away from the mother, then
comes a serious problem, that of the
proper food to keep the baby well.
Some children are strong enough to
take cows milk and digest it. Very
many, however, are not.
The problem of preparing baby food
that could be mixed with good rich
cows milk and make it digestible for
the ordinary baby, has been worked
on for a considerable time and by
many Investigators. The Postum
Cereal Co., Ltd, at Battle Greek,
Mich, make what is known as Mar
iorie's Baby Food, especially intended
for this purpose.
1t is ready cooked, predigested in
the natural way without drugs, and a
spoonful or two of it stirred into rich
cows milk makes the most ideal food
for an infant or anyone with Il weak
stomach. 1t combines the carbo-hy-
drates and grape sugar with the ele
ments of the milk, making a most
and palatable food, free
from the tendency of milk to form
into large masses of curd.
The price has been placed low upon
the article, although the quality is of
the very highest and will always be
Sold by druggists and
grocers at 10 and 80 cents.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-08
Notice.

The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Rock Island Saw
ings bank for the election of nine di-
rectors for one year, will be held at
the Office of said bank, in Rock Island,
Monday. April 10, 1899. Polls will
be open at 10 o'clock a. m, and closed
at II noon of said day.
7. GREENAwALT. Cashier.
Rock Island, April 1, 1899.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-08
River Riplets.

The stage of water at the bridge at
a. m. was 3; and at noon it was
10. The temperature ut noon
was 45.
Travel over the Rock Island bridge
yesterday amounted to: Foot, north
1,179, south 1,169; total, 2,34S.
Teams, north $50, south 6SI; total,
1864. Street cars 81 each way.
The Verne Swain was in and out on
her daily trip.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-08

and accepted an
appointment in
the railway mail
service, he hav-
ing passed the
competitive ex-
animation with
a high rating
and was the first
or second civil
service appoin-
tee in Illinois.
His first route
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-08

Eczema. scald head. hives, itchiness
ofthe skin of any sort, instantly re-
lieved, permanently cured. Doan s
Ointment. At any drug store. For
sale by Marshall & Fisher.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-08

Not one child dies where ten
formerly died from Group. People
have learned the value of One Minute
CcLgh Cure and use it for severe lung
and throat troubles 1t Immediately
stops coughing. 1t never fails. For
sale by L. H. Thomas, A. j. Reiss and
NJ. f. Bahnsen, druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-08
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF 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-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
1overcome habitual constipation per-
H. 1ently. 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 it 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 method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
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 FRANCESCA. CAL
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK. N. 2.
For sale by all Druggists.-Pricc SOC. per bottle
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-08

To those afflicted with kidney or
bladder diseases is Foley's Kidney
Cure. Guaranteed.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-08

"ANTED-COTTAG OF FOUR OR FIVE
w rooms to rent by gentleman and wife;
no children Address John Sears, 62i & ave
nue., West Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-08

"ANTED-PLACE IN STORE OR ANY
w kind of light work by good boy of "a
who Is willing to work Apply or address sO7
First avenue.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-08

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets-
Candy CathaItic. cure constipation forever.
ioc, s5c- II C. c. c. fail, druggists refund n,~-
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-08

"ANTED-TwO YOUNG LADY CAM
w vaSscrs. Apply noon. after q p.
m B. IA Anderson, Commercial hotel Call at
once.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-08

"ANTED-AT ONCE. TWO YOUNG La
w dies for city canyaSsing: must be iutell-
gent and OF good address. Apply ut ARGUS
office Saturday evening at 80 o clock
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-08

"ANTED-2OO HORSES TO CLIP BY
w electricity. at the Metrooolitan horse
shoatng shop. corner Third and rock Island
streets George Shade, Davenport Iowa.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-08

WTANTED-MEN TO LEARN BARRIER
w trade Fight weeks completes Tools
presented. Positions guaranteed. Write to-
dav for catalogue MOler Barber college,
Chicago.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-08

WALL PAPER AND RUGS CLEANED AT
w lowest pr ces- Work 'guaranteed. Ad
dress r. ) >" care OF Times, Davenport, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-08

VIVIAN NrED-POSITION BY FIRST
w class horseshoer; 20 years experience.
Address Sam Ambrose. 3s5 Twentieth street
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-08

WTANTED-PUPILS WISHING TO TAKE
w private lessons In dancing can do 50 by
enquiring at Z710 Fifth avenue Jones
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-08

WANTED- POSITION AS FIRST-CLASS
w hOrSe-sboer general blacksmithing.
Address Sam Ambrose, 9O5 First avenue