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THE ARGUS, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1899 5 Good Stock Makes Good Soup Was an adage of old. Good stock makes good custom, is an adage that applies to modern merchan dising as carried on at Shields' Cash Grocery. Comparisons and calculations concerning cash and credit have shown that the public appreciates the BIRTH OF FREEDOM. Colored Folks Celebrating Eman cipation Day at Huber's Garden. A MARRIAGE IN THE AIR. In a Bal- EAtU INTERFERES WITH - PROGRAM. Advantages of the Cash System. Pleased patrons, the kind that stay are the ones that profit by the continual bargain selling, not make believe bargains, but the stead y, every day, low price selling that prevails at S H If ITB .1 LDS Exercises Postponed Until ThU Afternoon, When the Population Gather to En. Joy the Pntnm, Which Follows an Oltf-Faahloned Dinner Cake Walk and Dancing. Colored folks of Rock Island and Davenport are celebrating the anni versary of the birth of freedom from slavery of their race at Huber's par uen, this city, today. The weather was not favorable for a picnic during me earner nours of the day, and as consequence the crowd was rather elim until this afternoon, when the ex ercises that were to have been held this morning occurred. Miss Essie Moore read the declaration of inde pcndenee and Miss Lizzie Taylor the emancipation proclamation. There were Selections by the jubilee singers anu nusic by lileuer s orchestra. Officers of the Day. Abe H. Dawson is president of th day, Sandy Terry marshal of the day Robert Mitchell assistant marshal of the day and Rev. M. E. Wright chap am. At noon an old-fashioned dinner was partaken of. A cake walk is feature of the program, and John Wil son, of Port Byron, Haves Hedge, of Galesburg, and John Turner, of Dav enport, are booked for exhibitions of buek and wing dancing. There will be addresses during the afternoon. Tonight there will be dancing. VISITORS FROM MEND OTA. Three Hundred People Spending the Day In the City. An excursion of 300 people from Aieuuoia was brought to the city to day over the Burlington. The excur sion is under the auspices of Mendota Woodmen, many of whom visited the bead oilice building. A special train of eight coaches earned the visitors to the city. I he train was in charge of Conductor Quinn with Engineer Murry. CASH O-HOCERT. Phone 1217. 2tiOO Fifth Ave Bicycles and Golf Goods, Base Ball Goods, Bicycle Sweaters. Bathing Suits, Sundries and Repairs. SPENCER'S, 1730 Second avenue and 202 Eighteenth street, Rock Island. V. C. Maicker. J. H. Maucker. PUiEfi B BOS Livery, Feed and Boarding Stable. Nice driving horses and all kinds of rubber-tired vehicles to be hired out at reasonable prices. Board your horse and have your buggy and harness washed every day at the rate of 40c per day. MAUGKER BROS Stable Located at 1612 Fourth Avenue. Phone Number 1192. Adjudged Insane. Margaret, wife of William A. lio sene, of 417 Eleventh street, was ad judged insane in the county court to day by a jury composed of Dr. J. F. Myers, Charles Ege, Edward M. Wig' ers. S. S. Hull. L. V. Kckbart and William Kinck. She was ordered com mitted to the Watertown asylum. She is 50 years of age and a native of Swe den. Mrs. Koene believes other peo ple are using her mi nil. She would arise during the night and walk about the neighborhood, awakening people iroiu meir slumbers. Circuit Court. The Killeen case continues to oc cupy the attention of the court. A trial list for next week was ar ranged today. William II. Robinson, who dis obeyed the injunction of the court to refrain from interfering with his fam ily pending the hearing of his wife's suit for divorce, was before Judge (lest today, liobinson was given sound lecture and released. KlTer ftlplets. The F. Weyerhauser brought down rb strings of logs. The packets Volunteer, Winona and Verne Swain were in and out of the local port. Boats down were the II. C. Hrock- man, Hennepin, Kulh, lieuer and Mon arch; up the liutu and Bciler. The stage of water at the Kock Isl and bridge at 6 a. in. was 3.35 and at noon it was 3:40. The temperature at noon was bO. Scrap Without OIotcs. Mike Dunn and Mike Costello, river men. indulged in a battle without gloves yesterday afternoon. The tirst round was pulled off at Gib Murray s saloon, the bout ending at the First avenue hotel, where they were ar rested. They were lined f -5 and costs apiece for disorderly conduct. They couldn t pay and were sent to the count v calaboose. -Molly" B III. Molly," the police station cat, is under the weather and she is under going a course oi treatment at the hands of Desk Sergeant irt. hue Mollv s condition has not been con sidered serious, there have been fears that dangerous complications might develop, and.she is receiving the best of attention in hones of pulling her safely through. The Ladles. The pleasant effect and perfect safety with which ladies may use Syrup of Figs, under all conditions make it their favorite remedy, lo get the true and genuine article, look for the name of the California Fig Svrun company printed near the bot tom of the package. For sale by druggists. Conple to Hire the Knot Tied loon Sanday. Clark Doughty, who is promoting ! the Drevfus-Dewey celebration for Schutezen park, Davenport, Sunday, has arranged a new feature for the afternoon. It was impossible to se cure any one who would agree to go up in a balloon to marry the couple who are willing to be joined in this noyel manner, so Mr." Doughty will have the ceremony take place in the balloon at anchor, after which the contracting parties and a friend and the operator of the balloon will be cut loose lor a bridal tour in the clouds FOR HANDICAP CUP, Last of the Eight Preliminary Coif Tournaments Is Played. MRS. r. G. ALLEN THE WIKfTEE. PERSONAL AND SOCIAL. Mrs. Kobert Harper ia visiting in Geneeeo. Ed Jens has returned from his wes tern trip. Mrs. Daniel C. Murphy is visiting in uaiesburg. Mrs. W. F. Hayes ha9 returned from a visit at Marion, la. Mr. and Mrs. U. A. Morris are vis iting at Onslow, Iowa. Mrs. M. k.. Sweeney has gone lor a visit with relatives in Denver. Arthur Jens has gone to resume his studies at Armour institute, Chicag 1. XV. Mcliugh, of Urbana, III., is visiting bis daughter, Mrs. Olof At kinson. Gottlieb Zwicker has returned from an extended sojourn in Indiana and Wisconsin. J. A. Martin returned to Sprini tield today after a visit with Drs. Burkhart and Burkhart. Miss Mary Lee has returned home after spending thesuramer in St. Paul and other northern cities. - J. B. Perrine returned to his home at Mt. Morris, N. J., today after a visit with relatives in Milan. Miss Minnie Jones, who was oper ated on last Tuesday at StAnthony's hospital, is now recovering nicely. Dr. J. E. Hawthorne is back from his summer sojourn in the Big Horn mountains greatly improved in health. Charles Arnold and Sidney Ander son, who, with their families, have been cawning above Moline, have re turned to the city. Miss Mattie McFarland; of Chicago, who has been visiting with Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Street. 625 Twenty- third street, returned home today. Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Pollard returned todav from Dixon, where Mr. Pollard attended the 25th annual reunion of his regiment, the oth Illinois in fantry. J. II. C. Bruner, of Peabody, Kan. is visiting his daughter, Mrs. U. i.. Morgan, on his way home from the G. A. K. national encampment at Phil- auelphia. "'' Ernest Bleuer and Mis Anna Han. seu. daughter of Mrs. Alfred Hansen. are to be married Oct. 12 at the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Bleuer, lo Thirteenth street. S. Pells left this morning for Peoria, where he will establish a branch house of the United Breweries company. which will be under his general direc- ou, although his residence will con tinue in Kock Island. " She and Mm Pelrce, Miss Blunt. Miss Decker, Mrs. Hollowbnsb, Mrs. Velle, Mrs. Cady and Miss Itarnard to Contest for Final Possession of the Trophy Closing Contests Will Be Exciting. The last of the eight preliminary tournaments for the ladies' handicap cup was piaved at the Arsenal golf grounds yesterday afternoon. By ex cellent work Mrs. F. G. Allen won the match and the right to contest for the ownership of the cup in the deciding tournament to be held Uct. 4 to 7. In addition to Mrs. Allen, the cup has been won by Mrs. Peirce and Miss Blunt, of Bock Island arsenal. Miss Anna Decker, of Davenport, Mrs. J It. Hollowbush, of Bock Island, and Mrs. W. L. Velie. Mrs. J. D. Cady and Miss Elizabeth Barnard, or Mohnc All of these ladies are eligible for the finals, so that the contest is expected to be an exciting one. The Scores of the Match. The scores of yesterday's match: Cross Hand- Net Score, leap. Score. 7:1 2 71 hi . ft 71 Ti 75 Kfi K4 HI 90 .V 60 63 M : 70 Mrs F. G. Allen Mrs. W. I. AU.-u... Miss F. Illunt M.S3 Ahbott Mis Pu nam M:ss liluat Mrs. J. P. Oonahue. Mrs. C P. Skinner.. Mrs. J. 1. Cady Mrs. H. F. Carson... Mrs. Peirce Mrs. Hell Mrs. I.arUner Miss A. Decker Mrs II. Aiosworlh. Mrs. W. H. Martin, Mrs. Hollow bush. Miss Josephine Cable and Miss Decker also piaved, but did not turn in their cards. 17 14 8 lrt 14 SO so 8 IS 7rt XI Obituary. ltosswell P. Patterson, a cousin of A. C. Dart, of this citv, and who had many friends in Kock Island, died yesterday at his home in Carbondale Pa. Dr. Joseph De Silva is in Jackson ville, 111., on the sad mission of at tending the funeral of his brother, Victor De Silva, who died at Fort Arthur, Tex., where he was engaged in the real estate business. He was 38 years of age. i inal arrangements for the funeral of George W. Piatt, whose remains wil) arrive from Denver tomorrow morning, have been made. The body will be taken from the train direct to the vault in Chippiannock cemetery' Funeral services will be held at the grave at 3:30 Sunday afternoon. The funeral of William J. Shea oc curred from the home of his mother. Mrs. Mary Shea, at 937 Twentieth street, at 9 o clock this morning to St. Joseph s church, where rcmuem mass was celebrated by Rev. Father Mackin. The pall hearers were Thomas McMahou, David Brown, Charles Ginann, Frank J. Verburv, John Finnegan and John Doonan. In terment was at Calvary. Roseberry-Uaulej Horatio S. lloseberrv. of Reynolds, and Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Gauley, were united n marriage Wednesday evening at the home of the bride in Taylor Ridge. One hundred and fifty relatives and fricuds were present to witness the happy event. Rev. O. M Dunlevy performed the ceremony at 7 o clock. I be decorations were pink and white. Tho wedding march was piaved by Miss .Ellen laylor. Miss Dorothy Rinck, of Rock Island, was maid of honor, and Marion Wait, of Reynolds, best man.. The couple are spending their honeymoon in the east. Un their return they will take up their abode in Reynolds. Ball Players Held. In a list of plaverg reserved and claimed by the Western league clubs for next season are found the names of Jay Andrews, Minneapolis; Elmer Stricklett. Kansas Citv, and Artie Ball, Grand Rapids. Boston Store (.cuts' Special Necktie Sale. We place on sale today 100 dozen gents' Teck ties, band bows, four-in-hands, imperial ends, for 25 cents, your hoice. these ties are regular 00 and 5 cent goods and will be sold for 25 cents each as long as they last. Sup ply to advertise and make impressive the lact that it pays to buy gents furnishings at the lioston store. Hakneu & V os Macb, Davenport. He Mode n Sale. A biff down town department store has a young man employed as ru, salesman who at times evinces genius lu the highest degree. I'-t the store there recently came a SolU Side society woman well known for nervousness and a tendency to flounder 11 bout in her topics of conver sation. She desired a rug or a certain size. The young man got down two or three to show her. In the middle of his explanation as to quality anil price she turned away and begun to examine poods on a neighboring counter. Then she went back to the young man and wanted to look at some more rugs. He started to spread one out, when she wandered away again. When she re turned the third time, he had a stool placed In an an;le of the counter and suggested that iterhaps she would be seated while he got the rug. When she had taken her sent, he sprend the rug so that It effectually Mocked the angle and prevented her escape. He field up the edge of the rug farthest from her so she couldn't walk over it, and so kept her penned up while he explained how fine a rug It was. She made two or three at tempts to get down, but with no suc cess, ami finally bought the rug to ob tain her release. Chicago Xews. New Telephone Directory. The Telephone company will goon ssue a new directory of the telephone j ubscrioers mi the tri-cities. Forms will be closed Oct. 1. Those ho expect to need a telephone this winter would do well to apply now in order to get their names in this new directory. Apply at the oflice or by postal or telephone 1100, and a The I'm not Solo. Iiemenyi, the violinist, was playing one night In concert iu Buffalo and was extremely annoyed by two ersons In the audience who wore cracking and crunching peanuts. He lost patience at last, quit playing and left the stage. He was loudly recalled, reappeared. and, stepping to the front of the stage, said with much Impresslveness, "Ven zee gentlemen haf finished hes peanut solo, I vlll go on." The speech was heartily applauded, and no more pea nut performances were given during that concert. w Books. All the latest publications in our book department, second floor, take elevator. Don't miss the regular Sat urday evening concert by Strasser's orchestra from 7:80 to 9:15. Boston Stokk, Davenport. Books. Books. Books. Books sold at auction to the high est bidder. Every afternoon and evening this week at Carse building. Don't miss it. L. E. West. all ! renresentative will call on inn. tEXTUAL LXION 1 F.LKPHON'K CO. W. B. Roberts, Manager. Cheap Kates t Burlington. On account of thestreet fair in Bur lington, the Carnival City Packet company will sell tickets $3 for the round trip, including meals and berth. Sale of tickets commences Monday, Sept. 25, good to return Oct. 1. Soap Sale. ' y Castile soap 1 cent a cake,. Saturday only. -Bosxox Stoke, Davenport. Tooth Brashes IS Cents. We place on sale 200 25 and 35 cent tooth brushes, fingernail brushes and baby brushes a manufacturer's line for choice 15 cents. Boston Stoke, Davenport. Take a Hint. This is the time of year when it be hooves you to be careful of what you drink. You take no chances when vou drink Carse & Ohlweiler's goods. Don't Forget The book auction sale tonight. Sale for one week only at 1519 Second ave nue, Carse building. L. E. West. Subscribe for Thx Axqvi, We Stand at the Front in Ladies' Fall Footwear. See Our $4.00 3 Sole Shoe. Nothing Better. See Oar $3 00 and $3-50. Fall Weights. REAL GOOD VALUES. We have all the latest styles in ladies' shces and they are worth looking at be fore purchasing. ARE ALWAYS IN THE LEAD. Open Wednesday and Saturday Evenings. Eighteenth Street and Second Avenue, Rock Island. THE SUIT THAT SUITS. The clothes you buy of us admit you to first place everywhere. They are right up-to-date and of artistic make and shape. Our new assortment is a marvel of beauty, style and excellence. The material is of the higk est quality and the workmanship is guaran teed the very best. The low price power can go no further with meritorious merchandise. Let us show you what the full measure of bargain-giving means in Men's and Boys' Clothing, Mats, Caps and Gents' Furnishing Goods. Every statement trustworthy, and the stamp of reliabil ity on every article. Inspect our seasonable line, learn the prices, you'll not be disappointed. The question will arise in your mind, "How can such tine goods be sold for so little money." Don't fail to see our splendid assortment aud to take advantage of the inducements olTered. SOMMERS La VELLE. 1804 Second Avenue One Price. The Old Fashioned Pumps 0 Are rapidly being' replaced by pumps of modern construction We make a specialty of this sort of work, and want to furnish estimates to everybody. We have special facilities and we can afford to give special terms. DAVIS CO. 112 West Seventeenth Street. Sky Scraper Stove Prices are not found in our store. Our prices are within reach of all. Six hole steel range with high shelf, full nickel and large oven for $32. GUNS AND AMMUNITION. See them at Phil S. Wllcher, Telephone 1270 30 J Twentieth Strezu