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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-03
SPECIAL

5000 yds all kinds, cambria. swiss
and nsinsook edges from one to five
inches wide, all go at 10c yd. This is
the greatest bargain we have shown.
Two numbers of swiss hem stitch
skirtings. to which we must call special
attention. Full AZ inches wide, choicest
new patterns of work at A and SOC per
yd' Have you ever heard of the like 2
We can say nothing more only that YOU
must see them. We have skirtings all
the way up to 80 per yard that are uu>
usually cheap.
sumner. all-oyer embroidery 81
Inches wide in 10th swiss and cambria
at CSC yard. Others at 80, SO. SO and
64c which are bargains not to te matched
elsewhere. Others all prices up to SO so
per yard, every price Of special value.
ek we will show lot of embroidered fans
Ter value. complete new stock of mus,
make up with the embroideries at the
E BROS.
llS. 1870 and 1879 SECOND AVENUE.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-09-19

5000, 900 worth of black pepper every
year. The pepper plantations are large
ly managed by Chinese. The berries
grow in racemes, like currants, from
climbing vine trained like a hop vine
upon trees or tree stumps which have
been cut off high up from the grounds
and good bearing vines will yield two
good crops year. Very little cultiva-
ton is needed. Cuttings of the vines
about eighteen inches long are buried at
the root of the tree, and as they grow
the vines are trained toward the trunk.
On dry soils it is necessary to water the
plants every other day during the dry
seasons, for the first three years, and at
the age of four or five years the plants
begin to bear. They continue to bear
from seven to fourteen years, and I am
told that the crop is most profitable
one. The principal crop is harvested in
December and January, and the other
becomes ripe about July or August. The
harvest commences as soon as the berries
begin to turn red and they are collected
at this time and dried for the market. A
good average yield for a plant is two
pounds of pepper per annum.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-09-19

We offer you a ready made medicine
for Coughs, Bronchitis and other dis
eases of the Throat and Lungs. Like
other so-called Patent Medicines, it is
well advertised, and having merit it has
attained to wide sale. Call it 'sNos-
trum" if you will, but believe us when
we say that at first it was compounded
after prescription by a regular physi-
clan, with no idea that it would ever go
on the market as a proprietary medicine.
Why is it not just as good as though
costing fifty cents to dollar for pre-
scription and an equal sum to have 1t put
up at drug store!
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-09-19
Delmonico's pompeiian Pillars.

When Delmonico's Hotel, at the cor
ner of Beaver and William streets, was
built, in 1885, two handsome marble
pillars, with their corresponding steps,
were brought from Pompeii and erected
at the entrance. They had previously
been at the entrance of some old temple.
When the hotel was demolished many
persons expressed regret that the pill
lars should be lost. They have been re-
stored, however, to their old position at
the entrance of the new Office building
which the Delmonicos are erecting
New York Nail and Erpress.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-09-19

1t was Ben Johnson, we be-
lieve, who, when asked Mall
locks question, Is life worth
living ," replied That de-
pends on the hOey." And Ben
Johnson doubtless saw the
double point to the pun.
The liver active-quick-
life rosy, everything bright,
mountains of trouble melt like
mountains of snow.
The liver sluggish-life dull,
everything blue, molehills of
worry rise into mountains of
anxiety, and as a result-sick
headache, dizziness, constipa-
ton.
Two ways are open. Cure
permanently, or relieve tenn
porarily. Take a pill and suf-
fer, or take a pill and get we'll.
Shock the system by an over
dose, or coax it by a mild,
pleasant way.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets
are the mild means. They
work effectively, without pain,
and leave the system strong.
One, little, sugar coated pei
let is enough, although a
whole vial costs but IS cents.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-09-19

DuCkeIS aEOund great WHEEL, WHICH Is
turned by man or woman walking up
it like the dog on the churn, is also in
use and in some places the old-fashioned
well-sweep is used. Labor is very cheap.
Farm hands get from 81 to $1.50 week
and board themselves, and there is. q
great deal of debt labor.
The farming implements of Siam are
of the rudest description. The cultiva-
tion of the whole country is done with a
plow that an American farmer would not
use. 1t consists of crooked stick with
one handle, and it has plowshare of
cast iron about as big as mans hand.
This plowshare has little hole in one
end of it in which one end of the crooked
stick is put, and the whole outfit costs
about S1.25. 1t cuts furrow of about
two inches deep and five inches wide,
and it is drawn by an OK or buffalo which
is attached to it by a yoke and rope har-
ness. When two oxen are used the pillow
has a sort of tongue which is fastened te
the yoke on the necks of the team and ii
both cases the animals are driven not by
lines but by sort of rope halter fastened
to hole In the nose of the OK. The
harrow is equally rude. 1t consists of ,
long rake with wooden teeth attached tt
bamboo tongue which IS fastened t,
the ox's yoke. 1t has an oval handl,
which the woman or man holds ant
upon which she bears down in order t,
break the clods and drive the teeth il
deeper.
One OF the most profitable crops is th'
Yepper crop, and Siam exports abou
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-09-19

Mrs. John A. Logan says she has
taught herself the use of carpenter tools
until able to build cupboard or put
new shelf IN the pantry. She smashed
one thumb, sawed the other half off,
crippled two fingers and knocked her
knees, but perseverance won and the
Jack plane is king.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-09-19

Rev. H. P. Carson, Scotland, Dak. says
"Two bottles of Halls Catarrh Cure complete
ly cured my little girl" Sold by Druggists
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-09-19

Gratifying TO All.
The high position attained and the universal
acceptance and approval of the pleasant liquid
fruit remedy, Syrup Of Figs, as the most excel
lent laxative known, illustrate the value of
the qualities on which its success Is based and
are abundantly gratifying to the California
Fig Syrup Company.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-09-19

FITS stopped free by DIR. KLINE's GREAT
NERVE REsToRER No Fits after first days
use. Marvellous cures. Treatise and ~ trial
bottle free. DIR. Kline, 931 Arch st., Phila., Pa.
Beechams Pills act like magic on a Weak
Stomach.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-09-19

Why not sdvc your clothes, by using the BEST
purest most economical soap, Dobbins's Elec.
trio. Made ever since 1884. Try it once yc9
will use It dltUals Your grocer keeps it or " III
get 1t. Look for the name, D0bbtns.
THE Chinese and Japanese have no fire ap-
paratus beyond q water pail.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-09-19
Gratifying to All.

NHw YORK is to have home for vagrant
RATS
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-28
A PRISONER LET LOOSE.
A sheriff Ten Minutes Behind Time Loses
a prinOner.

A Sheriff Ten Minutes Behind Time Loses
. Prisoner. .
On Christmas eve F. d. Brown, alias
Rruoe. was arrested while entering the
Grand Street Methodist church. he was
held in response to telegram from sherin
Ramsey, of Billings, whore, it is SAID. ne
stole an overcoat and had successfully
worked the church. going community by
pressing in their midst and after an intro
duction would borrow small sums OF money.
A description of him was given and Omcer
Sweeny accosted him just as he was about
to take part in the Christmas tree testlv-
tiles of the church, and probably to make
a move towards playing his confidence vo-
cation. :. ,,a
He was placed in the city jail and heid
sor forty-eipht hours. Sheriff Ramsey tel
noraphed Marshal Cronin that he would ar
rive here at 1:3I yesterday afternoon to take
his prisoner. The train reached here on
time. but Mr., Ramsey did not make him
self known until about three hours after
wards. Meantime Marshal Cronln con-
Guided that Ramsey Gid not want the prs
oner and az there was no formal complaint
against him he permitted Brown to leave.
Hardly had the prisoner got out OF slRnt
than Sheriff Ramsey appeared at the door
for his man. It was q rather annoying
predicarnent for all parties concerned and
Marshal Cronin Immediately turned the
force loose to scour the city for Brown.
IJp to a late hour no trace of him could be
found, although a diiigent search was
made. One officer was sent out to East
Helena. It is hardly possible. however, Tor
Brown to escape.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-28
Another Suit for Damages Brought
About Through the Dead
beat Agency.
A Sheriff's Delay Loses Him q
Prisoner Who Had Been
Held.
ch.rles ,Jurreus Arrested ON Charge OF
Forgery-He Speaks of Kitty
Ryan's Death.

James Percy brought suit in the district
court yesterday against Donnell Davenport
for 5000 damages for PUBLISHING MS name
in the list of delinquent accounts OF tne
Andrews and Olds merchants protective
system, In his complaint Percy says that
he has been in Helena for three years. do
ing business with the merchants OF the
town and has always maintained good
reputation and credit. On or about the
sixth of last May, the complaint continues,
Davenport wilfully and wrongfully COM
posed, published and inserted in the list OF
the system, which is composed of many OF
the business houses Of Helena, libelous
and defamatory report and statement con-
corning Piercy's honesty and integrity and
credit, to the effect that he was a person
who could not be trusted and would not
nav his honest debts, and was unworthy 81
credit. This report circulated among the
members of the association, he claims, was
an injury to his credit. On Sept. ~, last,
Piercy says, the amount due Davenport, be-
ing $l7.56, was paid, but Davenport re-
fused to remove his name from the list.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-28
special Drives in Ham p den Watches
We offer a limited number of the
Perry and No. 50.

special Drives in Ham p den Watches
We offer limited number of the
Perry and No. 50.
Railway and No. 60.
Movements made by the Hampden Watch
company, at the-yery low price OF
so for Perrys,
$27 for Railways.
These are rock-bottom prices. They are
all nickel movements and pair of to the
Appleton Tracy & Co., nickel.
Crescent st.
Movements, in Waltham goods. We be-
lieye them better mechanically and closer
runners. Try one and you will not be dis
appointed. We have also secured some
more cases for fitting up our celebrated
$2b Especial value" watch,
Of which we sold a large number last
summer. They are p1shers. However. We
are going to still further reduce them and
you can now secure one at
10 per cent. reduction.
Viz: S225O. Remember what they are
15ieweled in gold settings.
Nickel, with patent regulator.
Brequet hair spring.
& Solld silver 4 OF. case.
Gold crown, gold joints.
/ Gold reflector to dial.
Value never before offered for the money
in this, or any other section of the country
Send by mail Z. o. D.. with privileg
of examination. A very good Christina
present for yourself or friend.
The j. STEINMETz JEwELRY Co.,
diff Leading Jewellers, Helena.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-28

Monthly Banquet Held by the Members ut
The Helena.
The Commercial club of Helena held its
monthly banquet last niPht. The affair
took place in the parlors Of The Helena.
Those attending were D. A. Cory, Donald
Bradford. DR.. c. X. Cole, A. j. Steele, G. K.
Wells, John I. Murphy, L. g. Phelps, E. D.
Weed, William j. Fuchs. w. E. Cox, a. A.
Meyendorff, Il. H. Floyd-Jones. John 3.
Ciayberg and F. II. Wallace. Tho menu
included all the delicacies of the season,
and the after dinner speeches contained
the usual flow of wit and wisdom.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-28
WRECKED THE HOUSE.
A Tree Falls On II in Unlonvilie-Th
Inmates Escape.

A Tree Falls On II I'm Unlonville-The
Inmates Escape.
During the heavy wind storm on Christ
mas night. Mr.. William Bantman and his
family, who live at Unionville in the gulch
south of Helena. narrowly escaped serious
injury or perhaps death. The family had
retired for the night and were barely asleep
when large tree standing near the house
gave way under the powerful bufetinR of
the wind, which swept through the narrow
aulch, and fell over on the house. The
members Of the family, who were oil in one
room, escaped through window before the
weight of the tree hattened the structure to
the ground. The house then caught fire
from stove. Mr.. Bantman succeeded in
putting out the flames after a great deal OF
hard work. but the building, with its CON
tents, was total wreck. He considers
himself fortunate in escaping with his fam
lily without injury. Mr.. Bantman does moi
like that kind of Christmas tree.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-28
Chas. JurRens Arrested.

Chas. Jureens, who has long been notori-
Gus by reason of his connection with Kitty
RYAN, news of whose death reached the
city few days ago, returned to Helena
Friday and yesterday was arrested by Sher-
if Hamilton, of Great Falls, and United
States Marshal Furay. This incident COM
ing 80 soon after the announcement OF
Kitty Ryau's death aroused curiosity to
know Why Jurqens was arrested. Kumors
were also afloat that the news OF the wo-
mans death was q canard circulated Dy
Jurgens.
wanted for a case of forgery at Great rams.
He did not know for what amount or upon
whom the forgery was made. Jurgena was
found on the street yesterday by the officers
and he tailed exactly with the description
given. He said he was pretty sure he had
Jureens was found in the ''bridal cham
ber'' Of the city Jail. He was under the
influence of liquor and said he had been
drunk for week and did not know hardly
what took place in that time. He under
stood he was arrested for forgery, but didnt
know ANYTHING about the case. "Yes, Kitty
RYAN is dead'' he said, 'for l buried her
MYSELF She died, Jurgens discovered from
scrap of paper which he took from his
pocket, upon which somebody had written
the date. at three a. m. last Sunday morn
ing. He said she caught cold and grew
very sick, and though she had good care
she never recovered. Jurgens then went to
Great Falls, he says, remained there oay'
and spent Christmas at Cascade.
m all v1rN "a
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-28
THE SOCIETY syEA.
Pretty Dressss and an Enjoyable Time ut
the, First Annual HALL.


Pretty Dresses and an Enjoyable Time ut
the First Annual HALL.
The Society sven Of Helena has only been
eight months, yet its first mas
querade ball last night was an affair that
would have reflected credit on an orRani-
cation Of older growth, About four hun
dred people went to Turn Halle, and at
least one half them were in costume. The
almost endless variety of characters
and the profusion of colors had
dazzling effect during the, dances and the
promenades. Theirs were peasant girls,
angels. sailors, soldiers, clowns, courtiers
and cowboys of all kinds. They triPped
around the room to the music OF froi.
Yaeger's orchestra. The dancing partook
more Of the nature of the quick, sprightly
French. Among the attractions not on
tho programme WAS clog dance by John
Lemmons.
After several hours of doubt and admire.
ton the masks were removed about II
o'clock, and there we're many mutual recoe
had determined 60 show Its appreciation o.
the care and expense the participants had
gone to in order to make q good impression
Four prizes were offered, two for ladies anc
two for gentlemen. :,
Mrs. N. z. Walters was given the mrs
ladies' prize, solid silver caro- Cdse, Aoi
the best displayed costume. II was dres
made up principally of the Swedish colors
On the right aide was the Swedish nag ant
on the left the American emblem. mrs
Henry Blase won the second ladies' prize
a photograph album, for the most conf
costume and person. She was dressed
an Immigrant and carried her blankets
satchel, tin cups and other utensils,
The first gentlemen's prize, solid silve
shaving cup and brush, for the best dis
played costume, was given to Ole Opsha
His dress was that of a knight Of France 9
the sixteenth century. j. y. Caruthcrs, !
the dress of clown. won the second gen
tlemen's prize, silk umbrella. for the moi
comic costume.
CITY Marshal Thomas ]. Cronin. Jndc
Wallin, Of Bismarck, Carl Friberg, Mel
HIGHLAND and o. g. Fredercks. were tn
judges.
Supper was served in the basement undo
the direction of Mrs. q. w. johnson.
The committee of arrangements were
X. Anderson, chairman, n. p. Walters:
L. Nelson, Martin Benson and O. W. Johr
| son.
Don't forg ,t to come and buy that Xmas pre-
| emit for olr sweethe srt at our place. She Won
like a-but We don't tell. Come yourself, to
h. JacQuemin d TO. q.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-28
Twenty per cent. di, punt ON al purchases
amounting to ST until Jan. LIST at Fowles' Cash
ADJUSTMENTS.

The next Y. M. @. A. attraction is the
celebrated Hlld-Park Concert Co. OF this
company the Buffalo Express has the fol-
lowing: can immens6 audience greeted
the Hild-Park Concert company, at Con-
cert hall last evening. Henry Hild's first
violin selection was the Souvenir de
HAYDN which he gave with very beautiful
effect. Herr Hild's playing fairly electri-
fed his hearers. He was thrice encored.
Miss Park is master of the cornet, and
played several selections which were rap
turously encored. The programme also
contained solos by Miss Ella Jocelyn, con-
tralto. and Mr.. Frederic Gillette, baritone,
both Of whom acquitted themselves with
much credit. The entertainment was a
most enjoyable one and lovers of music
who stayed away missed a rare treat.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-28

Death of "Wes'' Alexander.
John Manning, of Deadw0od. who is an
old time Montanian and spent the summer
in Butte and Helena. wired the INDEPEN-
DENT yesterday that Wesley Alexander died
at $50 p. m. Friday evening at that place.
"Wes'' Alexander, as hs was called, lived
in Helena in early days and served several
terms as under sheriff under DR.. w. l..
Steele and VIM. Kemp Roberts when they
q sister OF the deceased. He was very
popular and courageous officer, man Of
iine physique who had been in many con-
fiicts with horse thieves and desperadoes
during the time when it was difficult to es-
tablish law and order in Montana. He was
one of the brave and worthy pioneers of
this state and there are many in Helena
who will exress sorrow to hear of his death
and wish peace be to his ashes.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-28
The vaudeville Com pany.

Professor Hermann's Trans Atlantiques
will unroll their various commodities be-
fore Helena audience at Ming's opera
house for three nights and Wednesday
matinee, commencing tomorrow evening.
From what has been said of the company
there can be little doubt of the favor with
which these commodities will be received.
1t is certainly new departure in vaudeville
entertainments. and the list of attractions
gives evidence that Professor Hermann has
exerted himself to the utmost to gather all
that was best. artistic and refined III the
vaudeville centers of London. Paris, Ber-
lin and America. Absolute pre- -eminence
in any line of entertainment is always
worthy of attention, and always commando
it; and, from accounts, all the principals of
unequaled in their various specialties.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-28
Goodyeaf, Glitch 4 schillinss.

This company closed very successful
engagement at Ming's opera house last
night. It is good company with attractive
features, first-class comedians and the
greatest wing dancer in the country-young
Rastus. "he only thing among the jokes
to remind one of the old-tims minstrel
troupes is the stock boarding house gag.
The royal court first part, with its rich
scenic display, is charming relief from
former methods.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-28
Lamps almost given away at The Rec Hive.
Inventory sale begins tomorrow 1t Rrunen d
Co.'S.
JOTTINGS ABOUT TOWN.

Prof. Herman's famous vaudeville COM
pany will open an engagement at MinR's
tomorrow night.
A regular communication of Morning
Star lodge No. 5, A. F. l. A. NJ. was held last
night in the Masonic temple.
If sGreat Gusto." who sent an anony-
NOUS note to Cans & Klein yesterday will
call and settle his account the firm will call
everything square.
The examination of Henry Horn in the
district court yesterday afternoon ON q
charge of insanity had to be postponed.
Horn suddenly became sick and the doctors
sent him to his home.
Rev. G. B. Allen, Jr., and wife were pleas
antly remembered by the members of the
Baptist congregation on Christmas. who
presented them with several appropriate
presents.
A dispatch from Deadwood, s. D.. yes
terday morning stated that Wesley Alexan-
der. formerly deputy sheriff Of Lewis and
Clarke county, died in neadwood yesterday.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-28
The Rush Is over

The Rush Is Over
But do not forget that we still have q
great many nice goods left for those who
were forgotten by Santa Claus, and their
friends. One of the children. maybe, has
been disappointed in not receiving q watch
or ring or set of earrings or bracelet. We
want to help you out on fixing up matters,
and if you will call We will do what is rea-
sonable toward making price to 1T your
purse. Again. there are many who never
buy until after Christmas, then gauge their
selections by what has already been be-
slowed. To all such We extend an invita-
ton to call and see "a. Whilst there are
big koles in our stock We still can suit many
more. A large lot of small sterling silver
novelties. Will discount many of them.
Also some other goods that will be shop
worn next year. Call and SEQ ~. ''The
Leading jewelers."
The ]. STENMErR JEwELRY Co.,
il Main street. near foot of Broadway.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-28

supp. Z INN 10 khesAkn'
A rumor is in circulation to the effect
that Supt. s. q. Ramsey, of the Rocky
Mountain division, is to resign and will be
succeeded by Mr.. W. Il. Bancroft. OF Salt
Lake City. formerly superintendent of the
Denver, Rio Grande and Western railway.
1t is understood from q reliable source that
Mr.. Bancroft will probably succeed ]. D..
Finn, of the Montana division. who is about
to resign and goes east TO go through a
surgical operation to one of his ears, which
has long been annoying him. Mr.. Finn
was shot in the ear some years ago during a
train hold up. a.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-28
The New Merchants

Is now open for business. This hotel has
all the modern conveniences, steam heat
electric light, elevator. and bath rooms
Rates, $3.50 and upward per day. Special
rates to permanent guests. Elegant, we'll
lighted sample rooms for commercial trav-
elers on the first floor. No dark rooms in
the house.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-28

You have no appetite for breakfast few
doses Of DR.. Henley's English Dandelion Tonic
is what you need.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-28

New England Shoe store, II $. Main
street TIC, 81, $l.25; 6ne plush, $l.75, 81.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-28

SILK and WOODEN hosiery made to order.
Knitting Factory, as south Main street.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-28
AtF.K. ruruer = Co...

Malaga grapes, loucoums figs, plum pud-
ding. mince meat, Ritter's celebrated pre-
serves, imported German fruits, Neufchatel
cheese.