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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-27
FUNDS FOR THE YEAR.
Appropriations For the Annua
Expenses of City of Rock
Island.
MORE MONEY FOB STREET WORK.
improvement of longview and
Reservoir Parks..The
Library.

Appropriations for the mainte-
nance of the several departments OF the
city for the ensuing fiscal yesr were
made by the council last night.
Most of the appropriations were set
aside as recommended without dis
sent. but in several cases the amounts
suggested led to spirited discussion.
At the opening of the meeting q
resolution was adopted. expressing
the sympathy of the council with Aid.
and Mrs. John o. Freed in the loss of
their daughter Emma.
The ordinance containing aPpropri-
ations for the yearly expenses was
then considered in committee of the
whole with Aid. Anderson in the
chair. The salary fund proposed was
So 900 but it was raised to $1,000
after much discussion on motion Of
Aid. Fender. At the health account
there was another hitch, but it was
finally set aside as recommended, So,
600. The street and alley fund
aroused the greatest interest. A de-
parture was made from the practice
of allowing $500 to each ward and the
First. Second. and Seventh wards
were each given 81 900. while the re-
naming wards have $500. This re-
duced the contingent fund TO practi-
cally nothing.
In the resolution carrying appro-
Priations for improvements the Twen-
ty-first street storm drain raised the
warmest fight. 1t led to the small
sum of $500 being put aside.
After the ordinance and resolution
were adopted adjournment was taken
to Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
when the council will meet to confer
with the street and alley committee
Parks and Library.
For the improvement of Longview
and Reservoir parks $1,000 was or
dered set aside, and the first INSTALL
ment of $40, 0U0 for the fund for a new
public library was made. This money
is to be raised by special taxation TO
be extended over a period of seven
years.
The total appropriated is STD
652.2O The items appear in the Off
cial proceedings in another column.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-27
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

c. P. Stockhouse. of Chicago. is in
the city.
DR.. E. Bradford has returned from
the east.
Miss Jennie Oliver has gone to
Galesburg for visit
Prof. Delano, of Port Byron, was a
Rock Island visitor today.
Pref. l.. W. King and mother have
gone to Rockford on a visit.
Miss Maggie Hodgdon and Miss
May Scott have gone TO Chicago for a
visit.
Rev. j. c. White. of Dunlap, la
has been visiting with j. T. Shields
and family.
Mrs. Cora Buttertield arrived this
morning from Brooklyn, Iowa. to WIS.,
it her husband.
The South Park Sunday school will
give an ice cream social at the chapel
tomorrow evening.
Mrs. r. A. Shaw, of Red Lodge,
Mont. is here visiting her sister.
Mrs. E A. Hinckley.
VIII Keator, who has been located
in New York the past three years, is
home for short sojuurn.
Mrs. E w. Hurst and Miss Alice
Keator left at noon today for New
York on their way to Europe.
Miss Teresa Waller, of Savanna, is
visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
j Ain sley, 1911 Fourth avenue.
Mrs. S. Edwards and mother, Mrs.
George d Smyth, have returned home
after months visit at keokuk.
John A. Mcdonald, of Denver, Col. =,
is in the city visiting at the home OF
Capt. and Mrs. IL. A. McDanald.
Mrs. w. F. Bradley and son left for
a months visit with relatives in Des
Moines, Iowa, and Beatrice, Neb
Prof Pratt, of Fulton, who is. an
applicant for the perintendency OF
the Rock Island schools, was in the
city today.
Mrs. j. u. Woodruff. of Sears, and
her niece, Miss Merle Hirst, left this
morning for Alamosa, Colo. to spend
the summer.
Mrs. William Ramskill has gone to
Elgin to be present tomorrow at the
wedding of Miss Alice Taylor to f. A
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry c. Green have
removed to this city from Williams
burg, Ia, Mr.. Green having taken a
position at j. L. Shields grocery.
Miss Amanda Mold, of Joslin, ac-
companied by her friend. Miss Doris
Webb. of Chicago, returned home
last evening after a visit with rela-
tives in The tri-cities.
Dallas G. Wakeman. of Duluth,
MINI, and Miss Mary NJ. Pratt. of
this city, are to be married this even
ing at s o'clock at the home of the
bride, 1924 Fourth avenue.
The transformers took a cruise
on the river the other evening. The
natty little launch. The Iowa" COM
mauded by Capt. Emeis. carried the
party down to Peterson's island. at
which place bountiful repast was
served. The trip was most pleasant
one and the party consisted of the
following young people: Misses Edna
Brchard, Myrta Buck, Evelyn Eek
hart, Jessie Van Ripper, Agnita Voss,
Edna Kahlke; Messrs. Charles Pratt,
Harry Hamilton. James Hicky, Nick
Schnoor. Ernest Stern berg. George
Birchard
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-27
FIRST STATE CONVENTION
United Christisn Party to Meet In Rock
Island J0Iy4

JOly =.
The call for the first state conven-
ton of the united christian party, q
political organization that was
launched in Rock Island last month.
has been issued as follows:
To the christian voters of Illinois:
A mass convention will be held in
Rock Island on the 4th dav of July,
ut 10 a. M, for the purpose of state
organization of the united christian
party and naming delegates. all
christians who believe that the gold
en- rule should be applied in national
and state. government are hereby
urged to come and take part in this
mass convention. We cordially invite
every true and loyal Christian to
come, regardless of nationality, creed
sex or previous party utilization.
We believe that the christian voters
should vote against all legalized
wrong. We firmly believe that God 8
true and loyal children should 60 on
record against all legalized wrong.
All who believe in the principles of
true liberty, justice, equity and gem
uine humanity are respectfully in
vited.
j. E. Assay, &. ID. MOORE
Secretary, Chairman,
Rock Island. Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-27
MnndxfhaTnnIc

Dwight l.. Moody was the theme OF
a well written and interesting paper
read before the Tri-City Ministerial
union by Rev. j. L. Meloy Monday.
A lively discussion of Mr.. Moody
gave added interest to
the meeting All enjoyed this, the
last meeting for the summer. The
decks of the Verne Swain and Vino
na furnished welcome relief from the
extreme heat of the day. Wives,
children and visitors enjoyed the
afternoon outing The next meeting
will be held Nov. 5.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-27
Allie and Death Fight.

w. A. Hines, of Manchester. Iowa,
writing of his almost miraculous es.
cape from death, says: Exposure
after measles induced serious lung
trouble, which ended in consumption.
1 had frequent hemorrhages and
coughed night and day. All my doc.
tors said l must soon die. Then
began to use DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry which wholly cured me. Hun
dreds have used it on my advice, and
all say 1t never fails to cure throat,
chest and lung troubles" Regular
size so cents and 81. Trial bottles
free at Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug
store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-27
GlPE A HAPPY PRISONER
Rock Island IncorrigibIs a jail In Henry
County.

Rock Island IncOrrigibIe Ia jail In Henry
County.
Says the Kewanee Verdict: Jimmy
Gipe, the 11-year-old boy, welcomed
the Verdict scribe to mis- happy home
in Jail this morning. Gipe was lying
prone upon platform kicking his
heels in the air and grinning that ia
miliar grin which possesses his pecu-
liar countenance at all times and
places. He says he likes the bill of
fare at the county hotel and is enjoy
ing the passing days. He was charged
by the grand jury with larceny and
arson. He robbed fellow prisoner
in the Kewanee station and set Gar
ret Neagle's barn on fire. Gipe is less
concerned about the consequences
than any other man i'll Henry coun-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-27

Il will De seen by the vote that the
geographical question cuta big figure
as it was predicted in THE ARGUS it
would, the people of the lower wards
feeling since Mr.. Heimbeck was to re-
tire, that would leave their part of
town without representation on the
board, and hence they put forth a
more than ordinary effort in the elect
ion. Mr.. SolaEd was likewise strong
in the upper wards, but the interest
there was not as spirited as in the
western part of the city.
Mr.. Roth will mako a creditable
school director, being taxpayer and
one of the sterling young business
men of the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-27
Wealth of ReautY

Is often hidden by unsightly PIN
piles. eczema. letter. erysipelas, salt
rheum, etc. Bucklen's Arnica Salve
will glorify the face by curing all skin
eruptions, also cuts, bruises, burns,
boils, felons, ulcers, and worst forms
of piles. Only 25 cents box. Cure
guaranteed Sold by Hartz & Ulle-
never, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-27
Invitation to Teachers.

A very earnest invitation is extend
ed to all teachers of the three cities to
hear the lectures of Prof. Hollister on
psychology at the summer normal
school, Augustana college. The
special topic, The Psychology of In
dustrial Training" is offered for
Thursday. June %, at 8 p. m. Come
if you are interested. You will hear
something helpful.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-27
Rheuma,,.m Cured In a Day.

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in l to 5
days Its action upon the system is
remarkable and mysterious. 1t re-
moves at once the cause and the dis
ease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits. IS cents
Sold by Otto Grotjan. 1901 Second
avenue, Rock Island; Gustave Schle-
gel & Son, 220 West Second street,
Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-27
The Modern ReautX

Thrives on good food and sunshine,
with plenty of exercise in the open
air. Her form CLOVIS with health and
face blooms with its beauty. II her
system needs the cleansing action OF
q laxative remedy. she uses the gentle
and pleasant Syrup of Figs, made by
the California Fig Syrup company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-27
Circuit Court.

The case of Charles Harris. on tr ial
in the circuit court on the charge of
burglary, went to the jury at 11:30
this forenoon.
In the afternoon the case of Ed
Sackett, of Moline. charged with forg-
cry. was brought up and a jury i'm
panelled. W. A. Meese, of Moline. APP
pears for the defense. while State 5
Attorney Searle prosecutes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-27

Backache should never be neglected.
1t means kidney disorder, which. il
allowed to run too long, may result in
Bright's disease. diabetes or other
serious and often fatal complaints
Foley's Kidney Cure is guaranteed
for the kidneys. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-27
FOR Over FiftY Year,

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. It
soothes the child, softens the gums
allays all pain. cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea. Is
cents q bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-27
ROTH SCHOOL DIRECTOR.

Yesterday Elected to the Board by a
Majority of ass.
George F. Roth was yesterday cho-
sen a mem Der of the board of education
to succeed August Helm beck, presi-
dent of the board, whose term has
expired. Mr.. Roth's majority over
the rival candidate. Alexander Soland
was 1853. There were but three pol
ing places. The vote:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-27

A fatal policy is TO neglect back
ache or other sign of kidney trouble.
Foley's Kidney Cure is sure remedy
for Bright's disease, diabetes and
gravel. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-27

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-27
Free, 5O0lbS of Ice Free

KeITIGeratOTS sold Cheap and
Ice for nothing-give it to you
The Cold Wave Refrigerators-th the
best made-Seven walls against heat.
Prices IS, S9.6S, SII.S0, SIPS. $3.50,
sI67S. The continued cold weather has
made refngerators go slow. Now TO
move them quick, for one week we will
give coupons for 500 lbs of ice Free
with each refrigerator sold for cash at
$40 or over. This is for only one week
to reduce our big stock. Remember,
these low prices, with ice free.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-04-30
CHECK FOR A MILLION
Wedding Gift Presented by E.
c. Benedict to His Daughter.

Greenwich, Conn, April 30.-Miss
Helen Ripley Benedict. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. E. c. Benedict, was married
here today to Thomas Hastings of New
York. The ceremony was the most re-
markable in point of display that has
ever been recorded in New England. A
special train of eighteen coaches brought
over 1000 guests from New York. Car
riages bore the guests to the Congrega-
tional church where the ceremony was
performed by Rev. Thomas Hastings,
father of the groom and former presi-
dent of Union Theological seminary.
The interior of the church had been re-
modelled for the ceremony. A boy choir
of 80 voices sang a wedding hymn spe-
cially composed by Victor Boyer, or
ganist of Trinity.
The ceremony was followed by a re-
ception at the Benedict home, Indian
Head, a wedding supper being laid for
800. The wedding gifts were not dis
played but it is reported that the brides
gift from her father was a check for
81 100000.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-04-30
Fusion United States Senator
Makes a Denial.
Has No Preference Among Can
didates For Governor.
ALL ARE HIS FRIENDS.
SAYS He Could Not Choose Among
Them.
Political News About Kansas
and Kansans.

Some months ago the newspapers an
nounced that Senator W. A. Harris had
declared a preference in the Kansas
contest for governor which was consid-
cradle of a surprise to the PopullsI
politicians, because some of the men IN
this race had worked for the nomina-
tion and election of Harris increasingly
when the fight was on before the legis-
latdre.
1t was charged that Mr.. Harris hsl1
stated in letter that he approved OF
the candidacy of Mr.. Breidenthal anu
hoped that he would be successful.
A letter from Senator Harris contains
the following statements:
My attention has been called 10 lIle
statement that 1 have preference LOT
certain candidates in the contest 1Or
governor before the Populist conVen-
ton. / hardly suppose that it is neces-
sary for me to deny it but wish to say
there is not a word Of truth in it. 1
have repeatedly said that most of the
candidates were my personal FRIENDS
and that it would be highly improper Ior
me to take part in influencing OPINION
for or against any one, even II II We're
q proper thing as a general prlnclple.
In this case it would be personally
disagreeable to me to do So have said
good things. when / could of different
men, but have taken no part In trying
10 influence any one.
Nationally, I think our chances are
improving day by day, and certainly II
the state we ought to be in first class
condition owing to the family rows as
well as the national situation on the Re-
publican side"
The Topeka state journal., 1900-04-30
FAMOUS MEN.
Many Will Be Here to Attend National
Charities Conference.

The lists of the delegates who have
been appointed to represent various
states at National Conference of Char
tiles and Corrections have begun to
come in to the local committees. One
of the most noted names on the lists
thus far received is that of Prof Rich
ard T. Ely, of the University of Wiscon-
sin, the noted SOciolOgiSt and author OF
works on political economy. He is eX-
pected to take an active part in the dis
cussions of the conference. The dates
are May 18 to "a.
Among other leaders in work of this
character who will be present will be
Prof. Frank B. Sanborn, of Concord,
Mass, a veteran friend of Kansas;
Hon. Fred H. Wines, LII. D., assistant
director of the United States census;
Hon. L. G. Kinne, of the Iowa state
board Of control; Rev. Samuel G. Smith,
D. D., of st. Paul, MIMI, professor OF
sociology in the Minnesota State uni
versity; Miss Julia G. Lathrop. of the
Illinois state board of public charities;
Gen. r. Brinkerhcff, Of the Ohio state
board of charities, a famous expert in
prison reform; Mrs. Sarah S. Decker;
president of the Colorado state board OF
charities and correction; Mrs. Isabel Q.
Barrows, Of Boston, the most thor
oughly informed woman on these sub
jects in the United States; Hon. Philip
c. Garrett, of Philadelphia, famous fol
his interest both on the Indian question
and in general philanthropy, together
with many other distinguished men and
women from all parts of the country.
Governor Stanley has received notice
of the appointment of P. Orenelas as
the representative of the republic OF
Mexico at the conference, and also the
| following state delegates:
Wisconsin,. H. Stout, Menomonee
F. A. bennett, Sheboygan; Rev. JudsOr
| Ellsworth, Milwaukee; Rev. E. G. Up
dixie, Madison; Rev. J. p. Dysart, ,Ripon
| Charles Smith, Superior; Prof. R. T
Ely, Madison; S. w. Reese. Dodgeville
Mrs. Emma F. Bland, Milwaukee; Mrs
Willard, Milwaukee,; J. E. Jones, Port
age; Mrs. A. c. Neville, Green Bay
| George Clementson. Lancaster; Fannie
NJ. D. Galloway, Eau Claire; Rev. Geo
| w. Jackman, Portage.
Nebraska-Mrs. c. S. Jones, Lincoln
J. N. Campbell, Kearney;J H. Hopkins
Lancaster; B. r. B. Geneva; Mrs. A NJ
Edwards, Milford: T. J. Thompson
| Lincoln; J. w. Jennings, Omaha Fathe
J. H. Walsh, Norfolk; DR.. Abraham
Simon, Omaha; Rev. Father Jerome
Platte Center.
Wyoming-G. z. Abbott. state treas
urer.
The headquarters of the conference
will be at the Copeland, and the session
will be held in Representative hall.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-04-30
Grain Letter.

WHEAT-Liverpool cables came only
I'D lower this morning and closed at the
cline as the trade expected and they
bought moderately but sold out again af-
ter the noon hour as the market was dull
and a holiday tomorrow Receipts are
light, only 80 cars at Chicago, while the
northwest got only 25 cars more than a
The Visible supply decreased over two
and a quarter millions. The big short
interests stood pat and did not disturD
prices as the market was not broad
enough to admit of any good buying with
out a sharp advance.
Worlds shipments over seven millions
last week, which was just about what the
trade expected.
There seems to be a change of senti-
ment in wheat and conservative traders
are turning to the bull side. There has
weeks to break wheat ten cents a bushel
and yet the price is just where 1t was SIX
weeks ago. There can not possibly be
any more pressure brought to bear on
the market. The bear news is all in and
has had its effect and we believe prices
will soon commence to harden ana grad
ually seek a higher level Milling wheat
is in good demand and brings premium.
Millers are making good tnroads into
stocks
CORN-Liverpool cables came I'D high
er this morning and closed at an addi-
of SD for the day The holiday tomor-
row was the cause of some selling ouc
| by timid bulls. who are following the big
| bull pools, but the market did not suf-
fer from this class of selling AS the ses.
sion neared LID, lnere was BOOo Duylil6 oA
| July corn from all directions and the price
| advanced to 41c, closing at top for the
| day. We can not change our views on
corn and fully expect to see July go to
SOC on this bull campaign, probably
! higher.
OATS-Oats are dull and featurless.
| Heavy liquidation in May.
| PROVISIONS-Hog were &c lower at
| the yards this morning. and receipts
Markets at the yards closed steady how
| ever, and this had it's effect on futures,
/ T7Tlu a after
| SC rally. Cash demand simply marvel
| GUS J. c. GOINGS.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-04-30
UNION OF STRENGTH.
Fraud Republicans Favor
Satisfactory Combination.

The question of a candidate for county
attorney to run against Galen Nichols is
still undecided, but it is expected that the
candidate will be named Wednesday even
ing. Before that time a conference will
be held by the Democratic and Populist
county central committees to decide on
persons who would be acceptable candi-
dates to those parties.
At the meeting of the anti-fraud Repub
Hcan committee, held in the office of H.
G. Larimer on Saturday evening, a sub
committee was appointed to bring about
this conference. This ub-committee con-
sists of r. NJ. Curtis, Peter He'll, J. H.
Skinner, Albert Watkins and P. w.
Griggs.
Captain Curtis and Mr.. Skinner are in
terviewing the members of the central
committees of the two parties this after
noon as to the time and place for holding
the conference. It is expected that the
conference will either agree upon a can
didate themselves for the anti-fraud Re-
publicans to endorse or that it will sub
nit a. list of names for the anti-fraud Re
publicans to choose from.
This conference will be held some time
before Wednesday night, for at that time
the anti-fraud Republican committee will
hold another meeting. at which the sub
committee is expected to report
At the meeting on Saturday evening, the
sentiment was about evenly divided be-
tween George W. Clark, John F. SWitzer
and l.. A. StebbinS.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-04-30

Furnished by J. c. Goings, Commission
Merchant, liz East Fifth street, Topeka,
Kan, receiver and shipper of grain.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-04-30
MERRIAM DENIES.
Says He Never Called Unions
Criminal Organizations.

Washington, April 3O.-Brigadier Mer-
riam was again on the stand in the
Coeur d'Alene investigation today, with
Attorney Robertson conducting the
cross examination.
would you consider it right" asked
Mr.. Robertson. that federal troops
force men at the point of the bayonet
to protect the property of the mine
owners and that similar protection be
held from the men?"
II would use just as much power and
just as much influence" replied Gen.
Merriam, ITO have mine owners observe
their obligations as to compel the mine
men to observe theirs"
Concerning the permit proclamation
Gen. Merriam said he had suggested to
Bartlett Sinclair. the civil official i'll
charge, certain features that should be
embodied in the proclamation. These
were adopted by Mr.. Sinclair.
When Mr.. Robertson sought to show
that the war department had not been
sufficiently advised as to the permit
system, Gen. Merriam said that was for
the war department to determine.
The witness was asked if the dis
patches of Secretary Alger did not in
effect say:
Let the permit system alone"
Gen. Merriam said he had not inter
fered in this system or the labor affairs
in any way except for the purpose of
maintaining order.
Gen. Merriam was questioned as to an
interview representing that at a meet
ing of the citizens in the Occur d'Alene
he stated that congress had passed a
law to deal with unions as criminal or
ganizations. He said he was glad of
the opportunity to correct the errors of
this alleged interview. He had not, he
said, mentioned congress, nor did the
| interview so state, although an erron-
eous Interpretation of this character
had arisen. He stated that what he had
1 said at that meeting was in substance
/ You ought to have a conspiracy law
which makes the action of these people
-as narrated by Mr.. Sovereign in his
paper-crimes punishable by law
He also stated that the remedy fol
the trouble was in the state
He was perfectly positive, he saiC
| that he had not stultified himself by
telling these gentlemen that the remed,
was in the state and at the same tim,
| it was with congress.
Did not Mr., Gompers at Denve
charge you with making the state
| ment?" asked Mr.. Robinson.
''I never saw Mr.. Gompers in my life
| answered Gen. Merriam.
Mr.. Robertson stated that in an ad
dress at Denver Mr.. Gompers had mad
a charge of this character
Gen. Merriam declared he had repeat
! edly stated that he never pronounce,
the unions of the Coeur d'Alene distric
| criminal OTOaniZafinnS