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8 THE ARGUS, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 181)a. CITYCHAT. Special bargain in slate at the CiiamLla, ATI qualities ot tennis Oxfords 3 k? U Dolly Bros. Ex-Potmaster Howard Well is Terr low this afternoon. Wait for the Dunlap hat ojx-Din "Friday at Lloyd & Stewart".. Tennis Oxford for men. women md ehiMren. 3)c at Dollv Bros". The Punlap hat opening Friday at Lloyd & Stewart". Wait for it. A. M. Blakes'ey and family have Trtorned from Lake (ieneva. Wis. Tim Collins ha rone to hi old Sotno in Indianapolis for a few days" iit- H M. Wilcox left lat niht fr In dianapolis to attend the i. A. R. en arrrrrrnent. Buy your school supplies, p-n. inVs." jH-neil. tablet, etc., at the Columbia. -b-rn Dunihaaid and family re turned this morning from their visit to (;a'o'urLr- Miss Mai'ie Klotz returned la-t renins from a 5-weeks' vi-it to friends at Springfield. Mrs. Ben Keator, rf M'"ine. who lias teen ill for a week, is reported mnch worse today and her death is momentarily expected. ttasse'l Hampton has reigned his position as engineer at the Davenport Jl Rock Island railway power station, and after a month's rest will take in tie sights in California. ?rof. C. J. Arfrubrijjht. of Helena, ilont.. ha arrived in the city pre pbrnil to take tip his duties as teach er ia the Rock Island Business uni versity Sept., 4th, the ojen:n of the fail term. rt ha. perhaps, got past the time srf year when the Union is usually aJTected. but it ha got 'em aain. li begins to look a if the morning ppT will have to le muzzled ajrain after all before the season is entirely crer. A drop in the pri-e of anthracite eoI is confidently looked for soon. The Lehifrh Valley company is out of the coal combine, and it is to be sin cerely hoped that the bottom will speedily dropout of the prevailing scaTe. fJosh-Hahono and Yom-Kippur. the -Iay of Memorial" and the --Pay of Atonement." which occurs this ytsar on the 11th and 21st days of September, will be celebrated by Eock Inland's Jew ish citizen in the rooms of the standard club. The Rock Island city council met in jecial e-ion obedient to Mayor MediTs call at 2 o'clock this after aoon. The members are out in a tc-dy inspecting the new- city sweep er. Tests are to be made on the Sec rwid and Fourth avenue pavement. Mesrs. R. (.'. Wi'.lerton and slater M( ntrot are mourning the loss of two valuable articles of wearing ap parel, some inconsiderate individual who know s a good thin, broke into Bub's boat hou-e dow n near the river, took Bol"s row-boat and iwd it with out even leaving a word of thanks, and after appropriating a shirt be longing to Wilk-rton, anil a pair of Grouser, the projierty of Montro-e. "3ia6e Lis ecaK-. Hence the tears. Lincoln J. Carter's jectacu!ar prodTyt';on. TheTornado.' received iis first prc-entation before a Rock Inland audien.-e ifHarjK-r's theatre last evening. The play, like the "Fat Mail." aUn of Mr. Carter's creation, aVmnds in striking and realistic scenic effects, the tornado at-cne, the collision at sea and the Chicago harbor being particularly commendatory. Dramatically, it is She equal of any similar dramatiza tion we have seen, but the cast could in some respects be strengthened. MeJvin Farker drove in from the camp grounds last evening and tied "bits horse near the corner of Nine teenth street and Fourth avenue, and returning about 15 minutes la ter, found it gone. He notified the police and they searched for the rig all night without success, but at 7 'clock this morning Henry Frick. the liveryman, telephoned down and said that the horse had been brought to the barn by ' Tommie Bagley, he liaving found it tied in front of his tonse, and not knowing who had left it there took compassion on it. The morning paper commenting on an article appearing in uieAkgi? rtlating to Rock I.-land's advantages in the way of public parks, and the conditions which have brought them about, as well as the theor" that the people of the eastern jortion of the city deserve a park on the Columbian grounds, flies the track entirely by saying The Am; its did not giv'e Mayor McConochie's administration credit for onr splendid parks. Sure. It for whatever credit Mavor Mc- Conochie is entitled for furthering pnblic improvements, the L'nion ; rot claim to have had any in fluence does it, especially in the line f park improvements? L.ltermrjr Meeting. The Epworth league cf the First M- K. church held its monthly liter ary and business meeting "at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. IV. Crandall last evening. There were about 100 present, and the evening was spent pleasantly by all. The literary program was as JoEows: Pmi Duet ....Misse Eberhart Beading , Mi;s Edith Pitzpatnck Organ olo Mute Cora Cook Jk Literary ealad Conducted by Mrs. J. S Baker ntt.... Miaae Clara and Annie Levey AJter the literary program, water aaelctt, muskmellon, cake and lemon ade were served by the league to the xeembers iLr'r friends. Too SUM i Altogether. The L'nion eoj ies from the Daven port Democrat r?ferenee to a remr. s'rance forwarded to Washington a year ago signe! by 150 citizens of Davenport, agai ist electric cats on the Rook Island iridges, the intent of the rehashing o' the matter now be ing to sustain the action of the mi nority crowd who recorded the Dav enport Business Men" association as opposed to the p 'ogressive movement Monday niiht. The force of this ar gument which the Democrat and L'nion strive U present is tainted with the ridioi.lous when it is re called that fully two-thirds of those who endorsed that remonstrance then, signed the pvtition in circula tion rec-entlv praying the secretary of war to grant tin change, along with 1.5 ' g-".d citizt n of Davenport and a- nianv more on this side of the river. The fv-rry few vi;l have to get some .stronger argnmnt than this to sus tain the action f that packed busi ness men's meeting Monday night. They must reme nber that the eop;e are becoming n ore enlightened on the subject of rapid transit every dav. Sprrt ng New . John Cow den vent up on the Mil waukee this morning a little way to run a race tomorrow. Tommy Ryan, the Rock Island fa vorite, bested the mysterious Billy smith in a 6-rou;id go at Coney isl and la-t night. It was the first time the mysterious Billy had got the wor-t of it. Charles Moth, of St. Paul, the (ir:eco-Roman wrestler, who is now acting as ground keeper for Buffalo Bill's wild we-t show near the World's fair grounds, published an announcement y sterday that he was willing to put cn the mitts with Farmer" Burns of this city, the tight to come off before the club giv ing the biggest purse. In today's Herald Burns accept the terms, and a-ks him to put jp fl'Vi with the Herald if he mens business. Fu ture developments will foe awaited with interest. UkI Worl1" l'air Visitors. Fred Lloyd is lack from Chicago. Arthur Burrail is taking in the fair. Mi-- Lucia Connelly went up to the f.tir today. Miss IV-nkman:i wen: to Chicago this morning. W. s. McCombs departed veter diy lor the Worl. "s fair. Miss Kate Scully departed last evening f-.r the V'hite city. Charles Kngel and Miss Sophia Otto have returned from the fair. Mr. Charles Ufoerg and C. E. Johnson left la-t evening for the fair. Mr. an. I. Mrs. I. IX Ralston and little daughter lift for Chicago to day. Mrs. M. V. Arcnerand son. Basil and Harvey, left for Chicago this morning. Mr. John Bre:man. accompanied by her daughter. Julia and Agnes, left this morning f.r the fnir. The 1'ali le vhoul.. A special meeting of the board of education was held la-t evening. President Ferguson pre-iding, ami all the members present, except Di rector sinnet. '1 he contract for the plumbing in the'-Co. 4 schor. build ing wa- let to Bal er A: H ;isman at 'J. the low est I id. It was ordered that English gram mar be added to the list of "lligh school studies. It was decided that (j. R. Hou-el's supervision of music include all grades below the High school and his sa ary was fixed at $0X a year. Bills were allowed as follows: H. F. Cordes. ; 2.37:R. I. Lumber companv, 2.57: S. Kemble, $3.50; F. M. Sinnet, $1.20; William Don, 134.15: George Gn-en.flO; The United Glass company, 1. 81; total, fs5.60. I.oeal Flyera. Quite a number of the local admi rers of horse flesh have gone to the Rock Island track ' this afternoon to w itness the test o:' speed in the road ster class alluded to vesterday. Something considerably below a 3 minute gait is expected to be regis tered. J. G. Junge received a telcram this morning to the eftect thatSeal had won second money in the 2:30 class r.t Indepcnd -nee yesterday, the time of the winning horse, which the Rock Island anim il crowded in each heat, being 2:13i and 2:112. Bull mont won third money in the 2:18 class Mon. lay. ii which there were nine starrer. a:id in which the horses scored for ver an hour before getting off. (.. A. It. K icampmcnt Will be held at Indianapolis Sept. 4. 193. and to accommodate persons exacting to attend the same, the Rock Island & P toria railwav will make a rate of $9 60 for the'round trip from Rock Island. Through cars will he run to In dianapolis on dates to be announced later. Further ii. formation can be obtained from, R. STOCiviiot'SE, G. T. A. F. II. Rockwell, Ticket Agent. Depot foot of Tv entieth street. World's I- air Katea. Burlington route, C, B. & Q. rail vay, will sell 30-d.iy limit excursion tickets to Chicago t nd return at $6.97, and excursion tickets limited good to return anydaytosnd including Nov. 15, 1893, at $8. For further informa tion apply to M. J. Yocng, Ticket Agent. H. D. Mack Div. Pass. Agt., -?opV Iland, 111. Davenport Mile Tnek Races commence Monday, Sept. 4, and continue four days. Admission, including grand stand or quarter stretch, 50 cents. Tuesday and Wednesday all ladies admitted free. ' Charles Haskixs. Sec Intelligence Column. RKYOC LS"EED? IFTOr Want money Want a cook Want boarders Want a partner Want eunaUon Want to reat room Want a servant girl Want to eeii a firm Want to sell a ho-i-e Wnt to excOMr amtMoir Want te hotstbo'.d goc-i? Want to make any real estate l;r, Wactto stit or trade fcranyibicz Want to find customer for anj-Uuna TSK THESE COLCMNs. rHE DAILY ARGCS DELIVERED AT YOU R door ery erenina l tt-HC per werk. Fjr Btxr a notrsB o? seven rooms. on Tl.ird avero". bet-ee- 'tventh anil Twelfth tret. t p;'r at Ae-.rs cJEce. H' ANTED MAN IX TDlS CITY WITH 150 t''h C-.fi ai to tart a rinh ot osr b f' r. fvm rr roon b can ei 5y be mice. Bct-n-! striciy ! -.-im' a d p rsaeer.1 : co in ocer!'oi in trera ci::e? cuinir.e m-neT. Par 'let witt t requred capi:al. mt as'-r g bn:n-s. a-idre--: Lw&Ect 4 Ii;.PKis, Neavc Bcilicj. Citcinn .t i. O. DAVENPORT FMR AND EXPOSITION September 9,10,11,12,13,14 $12,000 IN PfUMIUM?. $3 2JO in Sptr"i Causes Four Races Each Day, One of Whvch is a Running Race. BICYCLE RACES Thnrsdav. Sept. 14, at 9:30 a. m. Steam and electric cars direct to ground. SPECIAL RATES ON ALL ROADS. For information, premium lists, and speed programs, apply to P. W. McManis. Secretary. Davenport." Ia. WHEN YOU v. IT THE -IRLJ'S FAIR Do not Icrget to tee ?h? ex hibit of the General Elec trie Company in the E'.ec tiicity Building, t e Intra mural Railway equipped with Gei eral Electric Com pany's apparatus, the Elec tric Lannc:es quippd with General Elrcuic Com pany's motors, and the Gen eral Elect! ic company's Arc Lighting Plant and Power Generators in Machinery Hall. LADIES. suffering from ails.ecu pecnl&r to their cx can be cured. ' MOUNTAIN ROSE'1 the reliable uterine corrective and toale will per manently relieye the mam caref. Book pi viae tall particular mailed free. Address: boom -Ji Whitaker Block. Davenport. Everyone that trade with us is prosperous. Good Goods and Low Prices cause prosperity to the consu mers as well as the dealer. Comparison is convincing, that without blow or Bragadocia, we are the biggest value givers in Rock Island county. Increase your Bank account by trading at the Shoe Store 1804 Second avenue- Great Sale of mm dodes. W1QW SulEI for the next TEX DAYS at very low prices. Call and see them. THE FAVDBITK fiilS STOVES, all sizes. For economy and labor-saving there is no fuel to equal a (las stove. Refrigerators. Ice Cream Freezers. DAVID DON, 1615 and 1617 Secoi d Avenue. BOWLBY Has moved his PIANO AND QRGAh Headquarters to 1815 Second Ave. In the Koester & iWartin Building. -Base Ball Headquarters. - THE ARCADE. Cigar Store and Billiard Parlor. Alway on hand tbe tmet brand of domestic and imported cieara. Alt brand t tobacco. Tbe score of all tbe ball came wi'l be received daily. L. QLOCKHOFF, Prop., 1S06 Second Avenne, TIM AT Largest Savings Bank deposits taken at mm y coo MM M M C C MM M M C MM N M C C M M M M COC M M M M M MM M M M M MUM II !S! !t TTTl t TI P.RRR KEEK H J w , II 55 5 II ?! S S II Ji S X UN NX II N N N UN NN U N R.N T T II R ii r II R T T T T T T II RRRK KB II R R K II R R R II R R K II & B KEEB Trade Bracers For this Week. LADIES' SILK WAISTS Your choice of any Silk Waist in the house, have been f 4.9S to $6.75, for $3.50. LADIES SATTEEN WAISTS And all cotton waists at 20 per cent off. CIIALLIES 50) yard. 2 Mc. LAWNS One case 3 in. wide, 4c. The Columbia : The Greatest Bargains in Stand and Hanging Lamps ever offered in this vicinity. This lot ) ad been refnsed by a dealer aft?r thy ar rived and laid in a railroad warehouse for om? tim By uking the eLtire iine, which, went into the hundreds of dollars, 1 bough them at a great sacrifice, which I propose o give you the benefit to reduce the stock. All the latest styles, and prices that cannot be dnp icated anywhere ehe for near the money. THE COLUMBIA, F O. YOUNG, Proprietor. 1728 Second Av. Fifth Avenue Pharmaey. HORST VON KOECKRITZ, Analytic and Ipsii Pharmacist Is tow located in his new buildine at the corner of Fif:h aveuue and Twenty-third street. J. 7. BoE!CTl ELD . ROSENFIELD BROS, PRACTICAL Plumbers, Steam, Gas Fitters, House Heating and Sanitary Plumbing. THE- Clothing and Shoe Stores -Clothine Store 1729 Second par in exchange for merchandise. BBEB RP.RP. B BR t 2 BR'?. B B P. R EBBB P.REE g BR g BR g B B R H EBBB R t R K nr. RE s o 000 55 Trade Bracers For this Week. SILKS Will continue - -ces on Silks. Oh :.;-. and all $1.00 silks 79c. Thtse includt.- dre-- -... less. FIGL'EKED INDIA ILK-: been 50c to J ... , 4k. VESTS Ladies K; v,. ; v. . . ood as yon usual! v : v 7c. DRESS GIXG11AMS Sc. MCINTIRE BROS. 1709 and 1709 Second av-Lu-. Tom Eosestik.3 223 Twentieth sir. & IK in Rock Island County. Avenue, 116-122 Eighteenth St. 1