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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-01-15
TIE AUSTIN COMMERCIAL CLUB

Will Soon Begin to Reap Their Reward for
Labor Done. ASA,
The different committees of the
Commercial Club have gotten down
to work, and especially has the secre-
tary, Mr.. Chas. A. Edwards, to whom
falls the most important part-getting
out the advertising matter.
Every citizen Of Austin should give
the Commercial Club their heartiest
support, for the good the club will
accomplish will aid every citizen OF
Austin. Don't stand by and let your
neighbor make your property advance
in value just because he will do it.
Your support is needed not alone in
financial way, but in many ways. If
we all work and do some good talking
and put up a little money Austin will
outgrow her clothes in less than six
months. Austin should have one of
the best commercial clubs in the
south-one that people up in the
snowy region will hear something
about; one that the monied men all
over the country will be writing to for
information. TO do this there must
be no holding back. Keep it up as
you have started out, and through it
let the world know the spot on which
the sun has not yet failed to shine
where the roses droop not their heads
to the winter months, but wear their
bright smile the year around.
A representative of The STATESMAN
yesterday met Mr.. Edwards, who said:
"You can just tell the citizens of
Austin that the only reason we have
not sent out our collector is that
have been 80 busy that could not
make out the list for him. Some of
the members have been kind enough
to mail their dues, but of course we DO
not expect to have them go to this
trouble. Still l appreciate it very
much. l think I'll have the bills made
today or by tomorrow at the outside,
and then l start out the collector.
Yes, am doing great deal of work.
| have not had time, or more correctly
speaking, ! have not completed enough
figures and facts yet to place any adj
vertisements Just give me little
time, the world was not made i'll a
day. One great drawback is the loca
ton of my Office. There is contin-
ual noise and people constantly inter-
rupting me-"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-01-15
To the Texas Press Association.

The next annual convention OF the
Texas Press association will take place
in the city of Corsicana May 12-14
inclusive, and it is especially desired
that the meeting shall be largely at
tended, as matters OF vital Importance
to the newspaper business in Texas
will come before the association for
action. Every publisher or editor of
newspaper in Texas who 10 not a
member should become 80 at once.
Application blanks for membership
will be furnished by the secretary.
Membership in the Texas Press asso-
citation carries with it privileges of the
National Publishers association.
Annual dues are payable in adj
vance and should be sent to the secre-
tary before the assembling of the asso-
ton.
By order of the executive commit
tee no applications for transportation
which are not received by the secre-
tary before April Is, will he consid-
cred. This has been found absolutely
essential to prevent confusion and ac-
cidents Copies of annual proceed
ings will be mailed on application.
Fraternaliy, JNo. M. Common,
Sec. Texas Press Assn.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-01-15

wearing the garb of nun. AS the re
ligious ceremony closed che was sur.
rounded by the nuns and greeted with
the salutations, "Peace be with thee
dear sister," then with good bye kiss
from family and friends she was &C
companied by the nuns bearing light
ed candles, back to the cloister,
now, no longer Miss Mary Abel, but
Sister Mary Joseph. May it prove to
her, indeed, a life of pescel Unfort-
unately convent bars cannot shut out
pain from the heart. "Heaven is
within us" if we will, and there must
be the consciousness of peace with
God before we can be be at peace with
the world.
wAsHINGToN's PUBLIC LIBRARY.
This question is coming to the front
and being discussed with fervor. tits
asserted that no city in the United
States, having equal population, is
without its public library save our
own. True, the departments have
their libraries-some of them very val
liable, but they do not supply the need,
for only the clerks belonging to those
several departments have access to
the books. The treasury and war de.
partments have their shelves filled
with miscellaneous works and the
books most be-thumbed and dog
cared are the eight Romances."
The patent Office boasts the most val
liable collection, having about
10000 volumes. and as relating
to applied sciences it takes high rank
among libaries of this kind in the
world.
A good suggestion has been made
b!va correspondent of the Evening
Star, viz: That in the plan for the
new postoffice provision shall be made
for public library and reading room,
urging as a reason that large portion
OF the population resort frequently to
the postoftice, and that location would
be most accessible and convenient. 1t
is to be hoped our prominent citizens
will take the matter in hand and push
it with will.
This week the American Monetary
Union will convene. During the in
ternational conference last winterFit
was recommended that this union be
established, and that as basis an in
ternational coin be issued, which shall
be uniform in weight and
fineness, and which can be used
i'll all the countries represented in the
conference; furthermore, that "to give
full effect to the recommendation
there shall meet in Washington a
commission composed of one delegate
or more from each nation here
represented, which shall consider
the quantity, the kind
of currency, the use 1T shall have, and
the value and proportion of the in
ternational silver coins and their re-
lations to gold"
These recommendation were |
adopted and the president, by the
auth ,rity Of congress, issued an
invitation for the proposed meeting.
Reports have been received from near
ly all the American republics announc-
ing that they will be represented by
delegates, and the outcome of the
gathering will doubtless solve some
monet ary troubles for Americans in
far country. LIE DEAN.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-01-15
THE ELECTRIC ROAD.
The Work of Building the New Line Rapid
ly Nearing Completion.


ly Nearing Completion.
The work OF putting in the big
curve at the corner of the Avenue and
Pecan Street has been rapidly pushed
since Sunday night and the finishing
touches will be put on this morning
This has been most difficult curve to
put in as at that point the new line
crosses two tracks, one running
straight and the other describing
curve. The work has been most
thoroughly done under he efficient
superintendent of that hustler, Mr..
Shipe. The handsomely fitted cars
that will run over the line were ex-
pected yesterday morning, but owing
to the fact that the freights had been
stopped out of respect to the deceased
Mr.. Eddy, their arrival was delayed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-01-15
THE AUSTIN CLUB.

A Meeting Yesterday and Election Of
Board of Directors.
At an adjourned meeting of the
Austin club yesterday tho following
directors were elected for the ensuing
year:
Messrs. Lewis Hancock, Walter
Tips, Frank Hamilton, Dave Harrell.
Sam DeCordova, j. L. Peeler, Geo. P.
Warner, Henry Ladd, f. B. Knight
and John H. Henderson. The di-
will hold meeting tomorrow morn.
ing at 10 o'clock to elect officers and
transact other business, and it is i'm
portant that all be on hand.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-01-15
Breaking the Strike.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Jan. 13.-Yes-
terday the stocking miners at Blocton
returned to work, and it is believed
this will break the strike.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-01-15
New Trial Granted

ALBANY, N. Y, Jan. 13.-The court
of appeals has granted a new trial to
ex.Sheriff Flack and William FL ok.
convicted of conspiracy to procure a
divorce for the sheriff.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-01-15

The market gardeners are busy get
ting really to plant early vegetables.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-01-15

EXECUTIVE OFFICE,
AUSTIN, Jan. Ii, 1891.
To all whom it may concern:
Whereas, smallpox has disappeared
from Temple and has been entirely
isolated at Holland, further quarantine
of these places is needless and is dis
continued. r. RUTHERFORD,
State Health Officer.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-01-15
Items of Interest for the People and
Oficials-Figures and Opinions
for County Officials,
EXECUTIVE OFFICE.

The following proclamation was is
sued yesterday:
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-20
Peculiar Accident.

Andrew Burg. sawyer in the Rock
Island Lumber company's mills, met with
a peculiar accident about $50 o'clock las.
evening. He had been down to the river
shore at the foot OF Ninth street, and
when climbing up the bank, which is
very steep at that point, he lost his foot
ing and rolled down the bank. distance
some stones at the bottom. He was
picked up and taken to his room in the
residence of John Malgreen, s32 First
avenue, where he was attended by DR..
Eyster who found that beyond few
bruises about the head he was not serious.
ly injured and it is thought he will be
around again in few days.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-20
LUMBER MEN STRIKE.
Three Hundred Lower Mill Men
Out.
They Want Their Paw Weekly and
BEING Refused They Quit Work
All Are Being Paid or

The entire force of men in the emn,ov
OF Weyerhauser s. Denkmann, at the
lower saw mill, 800 in all, went out ON a
strike at noon to-day. They m ide de.
mand for weekly wages but this being
refused the men struck.
The company claims the men have
not struck, but have simply quit
work, and are being paid off; that the
state law applicable to corporations has
no reference to the firm but that prom.
osition was made to the men to change
the pay day from monthly to bi-weekly.
out this was refused by the men who
think the firm should pay them weekly
under the law.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-20
Newspaper Change

W. P. Qusyle, for nine years in charge
of the advertising department of The
ARGUS, Saturday evening purchased the
well known weekly paper known as the
Rock Islander for So coo, and will assume
possession with the first of the month.
Mr.. Quayle is man of practical ex-
perience in the newspaper field and it is
tardly necessary TO say that his work on
The ARGUS has been satisfactory to an
eminent degree. He is possessed, too, of
those personal characteristics which win
the good will and confidence of business
men, and in his new venture he has not
only the hearties. good wishes of The
ARGUS, but It's confident belief that he
will make his paper a success. In the
same spirit THE ARGUS congratulates the
Rock Islander as well as tie people of
Rock Island on the change of proprietor-
ship,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-20
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TOWN TALK.

george Wagner has gone to Colfaz
springs on a short visit.
The very best No ribbons for &c, No.
for 8; yard while the lot lasts at Nc
Cabe Bros.
Bridge travel yesterday amounted to-
F'oot--north. 822: south. 613; total,
l.2S5. Teams-north, GAG; south. 637;
total, 1888.
The Loyal Temperance Legion will
meet tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock at
the Methodist church. Every member is
urged to be present
The Ladies' Aid Society, of the Chris
tian church, will give tea at the resi-
dence of Mrs A. L. Woods 3O37 Tenth
avenue. from TOT p. m Wednesday
afternoon. All are cordially invited to
attend.
Managing Director D. H. Louderback.
OK the Davenport s. Rock Island street
railway company, hss returned from Chi
cago. Directors Buckingham and Mitch-
ell did not accompany him. but will
probably be here Wednesday.
Managing Director Louderback, of the
Rock Island & Milan road, this afternoon
arranged with W R. Gould, the aeronaut,
to make another balloon ascension and
parachute leap at Black Hawks tower
next Sunday afternoon between 4 and
O'Clock. Prof. Gould is recovering
from the injuries he received on the &C,
casion OF his leap week ago and has also
contracted for new balloon. With
favorable weather he will make a good
ascension next Sunday.
The case of John Burlingame, charged
with taking fish from the waters within
the borders of Illinois by means Of seine
came up before Magistrate Wivill this
morning and is being tried before jury
composed of: George Copp, ii. c. Hsr-
ris, Joseph Levy. U. R. Mohr, H. A.
Baldwin and J. 81. Cleland. States At.
torney Sturgeon appears for the state
and Maj. Besrdsley for the defense.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-20

For beauty, for comfort. for improve
ment of the complexion, use only Poz
zoni's Powder; there is nothing equal to
;s
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-20
LOYAL TO THEIR ORDER.

Rock Island Members OF the society
of White Men Determine Not to
Consolidate with Another Organ
izarian.
The Grand Circle of White Men is an
insurance organization composed of
about 1000 members. the plan of insur-
ance being similar to the Woodmeu, but
there are no local lodges, the association
being represented in each town by COL
lector. who transacts the business of the
members ID that town: There are q
large numb er of members in and about
Rock Island, and short time ago all
the members of the organic alton received
circulars from the manager recommend.
ing that they consolidate with the Frank
lin Insurance company of Springfield.
The plan of consolidation did not strike
Sheriff Gordon, who is member
of the organization, as just right and he
accordingly notified the members to be
present q, the sheriffs office on Saturday
evening TO hear the plan explained By
NJ. Slower, of Rockford, general secretary
of the association. About rs of the
members were present and after hearing
an explanation of the proposed consoli-
dation aud general discussion as to its
feasibility, vote was taken which re-
suited in the members unanimously
agreeing 20 remain in the first named or
gsnlZation as it is In good financial
condition and is giving entire satisfacs
ton to its members.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-20
At,empted Suieide.

Mrs. Frederick Kramer, residing at 751
Fourteenth and-a-half street, attempted
to commit suicide about II o'clock this
morning By drawing razor across hei
left wrist. DR.. Eyster was Immediately
summoned ard dressed the wound and
the lady is yet very weak from the loss
OF blood. No cause is assigned for her
act. though it is supposed to result from
alteration of the mind.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-20
one ENJOYS

:, .,o method and results when
f Botn of of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
s s!5u refreshing to the taste, and acts
anu IL te, YET promptly on the Kidneys,
gf ;rsT and Bowels cleanses the syss-
IN! LIVER eaSsctuaIIy, dispels colds, head,
. OaLss and fevers and cures habituai
acne nstin S Syrup of Figs is the
C CoIy remedy of its kind ever pro
5 Jn:ysd. pleasing to the taste and ac-
u oantaIIe TO the stomach, prompt IN
; = sctjop and truly beneficial in its
y, ossrts, prepared only from the most
t t.,tby and agreeable substances, its
n nsIn,, excellent qualities commend it
=, n'l al and have made it the most
rorplar remedy known.
syrup Of Figs is for sale in 50c
md 81 bottles by all leading drug
rists ANY reliable druggistt, who
nav not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
abstitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal.
LOUISVILLE, ~ NE" S0SH, M
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-20
Snyder Found Guilty

The jury in the case of Jacob SNYDER.
OF Moline, charged with permitting
gambling In tavern, after being out
from $3.50 on Saturday afternoon until
$3.50 yesterday morning, returned a YER
dict in the county court this afternoon
finding the defendant guilty as charge in
the information. A motion was i'm,
mediately made for a new trial and court
adjourned until Wednesday morning a,
. o'clock. Judge Adams was on the
bench this afternoon, but is not sufficient.
II recovered to proceed with the other
cases.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-20
GHANCERY NOTICE.
STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Rock IsIASD CoITSry

STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Rock ISLAND COUNTY, }ss.
In the, circuit court at the September term. A.
D., lsI.-ln Chancery.-Bill for specific per
Torrance.
Ma ison L. Wright VS.. Naomi L, Davenport Cath
crime Davenport, Henry G. Davenport Lbenzer
= davenport Joseph L. Davenport, Thomas J.
Robinson, Frederick Weyerhauser, and John
Peetz, administrator.
To the above named defendants Naomi L., Day
enporL rine Davenport, Henry G. Daven-
port, Eoenzer q. Davenport a.d Joseph l. Dav.
port.
Affidavit Of your non-residence having been
nled in the office of the cerS of said court notice
Is hereby given 10 you that the above u tmed com
panant has this day fled IN said cou,t his bill of
comp amt against You the chan6ery side of
saId court and that summons in chancery has
been issued against You. returnabe 10 the next
term OF said elrcU court 10 oe began and holden
at the court house in the ty Of Rock Island IN
SAID county on the first Monday of September. A.
d.. 1891. at which time and place YOU will ap Jear
and plead, answer or demur 10 said bill of com
plain. IL You fit.
Rock island, H.. July -. A D.. 1891
GEORGE ". GAMBLE
Clerk of "a d Court.
SWEENEY t WALKER, Soils for Comp,t
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-20
River K,pleis.

The Libbie Conger. Verne Swain and
Pilot came down and the q. j. Caffrey,
Lumbermsn. Lumber Boy, Julia, Satel-
lite and Verne Swain passed up.
The stage of the water was 2:05 a,
noon; the temperature on the bridg 60
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-20

Meets first Thursday in each month.
Subscribe now for stock in the first series
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-20
1892 MUST GO 1892

Three gross just received of Snow
Cap hoating bath soap. Large cakes
price loo. We shall sell it on Satur-
Gays only, at &c a cake. Remember
this price holds good every Saturday
ana at no other time. While the goods
last you can buy it on Saturdays one
or dozen cakes at 4c cake. All 9TH
ert ines lOc a cake.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-20
FOR SALE BY DAVID DON.

Fruit Jars and jelly glasses
Cheap sugar; plenty of fruit;
every body is using jars and
glasses. l shall try not to be
without a good supply, of the
best quality. Speaking of fruit
jars,-have you tried the disc
immerser capsl Same cost as
others.
Import orders for fine china
are beginning to come in. Will
have much to show during July,
that's new.
g. M. Loosely.
CHINA AND GLASS,
1908 Second Avenue.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-20
S2.87 SEE? S2,87

On Monday morning all fancy para.
soils which were $6.76 to 1915, reduc-
ed all to one price
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-20

ON MONDAY

and for two days only. to bring our silk
mitts and summer gloves into great
prominence for the coming week, we
Will on Monday and Tuesday sell a lot
OF black silk mitts worth 25 and IS. for
l7c
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-20
SAVE MONEY?
shoes, former plice S4.OO. reduced tn 1880

Gents Tan colored shoes, f,
Gents fine Dongola south ties
Gents calf hand sewed shoes
Ladies' ooZe cali OK tie
Ladies' Tan colored lace shoes
Ladies' pat. leather OK tie
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-11-20
TASTED Fifty Days.

Alexander Jacques, who undertook to
fast for fifty days ut the Royal Aquar-
ium, London, England, completed his
task. Although during the last week
his condition caused much uneasiness to
Drs. Robin and Whitmarsh who watched
him throughout, Mr.. jacques succeeded
in abstaining from food The bulletin
issued gave his temperature as 100 and
during the last night he was only able to
sleep for two hours. This was owing to
renewed attacks of govt and to excite
ment. He still maintained a cheerful
condition and spent the early part Of the
morning in attending to his correspond
ence and talking with those about him.
The bulletin issued at noon the last day
stated that during the past twenty-four
hours Mr.. jacques had lost two pounds,
leaving his weight at ia pounds four
ounces, his total loss being twenty-eight
pounds four ounces. His pulse registered
sixty -four, his respiration "a and bis tenn
perature 98.8. During the previous day
he drank thirty-four ounces Of fluid.
At the commencement Of the fast the
aquarium authorities issued over 1900
invitations available at any time, day or
night, during the fifty days to the medi-
cal men Of London. The last afternoon
. large number Of English and foreign
physicians visited Jacques, one of whom,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-11-20
Pond Lilies.

Those who are lucky enough to live
near q lily pond where the surface of the
water is spotted with these most beauti-
full Of summer wild flowers, will hardly
feel the need of cultivating the common
white lily in their gardens, though there
is nothing that gives garden q pleas
anter look than pool Of lilies and other
water plants.
The pond lily is easily grown, either
from seed or from divisions Of the root,
and will thrive in any open sunny spot
where you can provide tank or even a
half-hogshead tub in which to grow it.
Place few inches of rich loan and
manure in the bottom, and plant your
lily root upon it, and fill with wate.. In
winter no other care will be needed than
to see that your tub or pool does not
freeze solid; u covering Of boards may be
needed if the water is not deep enough to
prevent the roots from freezing.
Beside the common white lily there is
pink variety found in the ponds near
Hyannis, Mass, which is very beautiful,
and there arc several larger and more
snowy foreign varieties, some red, some
blue, and the magnificent Victoria lily of
the Amazon, which is occasionally ex-
hibited ut our horticultural shows. This
last is u tropical plant, but many of the
other varieties are hardy enough to be
easily grown here; none Of them, how
ever, are SO beautiful to our eye us the
common white lily of our ponds. with it's
outer petals family shaded with pink
Massachusetts Ploughman.