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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-07-26
The Man Cot a whipping.

Some few years ago in the depths Of
winter an old pair had assembled the
"wooden hill" for their nights rest.
They had been there some time when
the old clock struck 2. The next minute
they were startled by their bedroom
door opening, and in walked their son
VIII, with face as long hs fiddle.
"Well Will,n exclaimed the fond
father, "what is the natter
"There's man in the house" said the
hopeful.
The father jumped out Of bed, snatch
cd up the poker, the wife following suit
with the tongs, and they went down
stairs, followed by Will. The house was
searched, but no man was found.
where's the manr said the father
Will, with twist of the few bristles
on his upper lip, Strengthened himself,
and pointing to his breast said:
''Father, here he is"
1t was his twenty-frst birthday He
got whipping for it. man or no man. =
Yankee Blade.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-07-26
street Cars Run BY natural Gas.

The cars are of the ordinary size, but
are constructed entirely Of natural gas
pipes, ranging in size from six inches
down. These hollow tubes are neatly
carved, so that to the average observer
the fact that they are built Of such ma
terial is not noticed. These pipes are
heavily charged with gas, aud with the
aid of boiler and the engines at work
beneath the floor it is said run Of 80
miles can be made without refilling the
tubes. A speed can be obtained equal
to that of cars run by the electric
method. 1t said that one of the latter
will cost $4,000 for its construction,
while gas car can be made for 80 900.
Either artificial on natural gas can be
used as the propclling power. It is fur
Their asserted by its inventor that to
operate it day Of u hours will cost but
$l.14, while the expense of running an
electric car for the same period will be
SO. indianapolis Sentinel.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-07-26
what Aluminium Is.

There are many misconceptions about
aluminium that are widespread and
which 1t seems difficult to correct in
the public mind. Aluminium is not,
section for section, O very strong metal.
1t is only one-half as strong as wrought
iron. It has very low elastic limit. 1t
is not rigid, but bends under a trans
verse strain readily. It is in its alloys
that its utility commences to appear.
with s to 10 per Cent Of copper or alu-
minimum bronze we have one OF the most
dense, finest grained and strongest met
ais known. New York Telegram.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-07-26
mo yyon,t ne ExnelIed.

Mouldy Mike-By all tn saints, has
yer lost yer mind? Wot you carryin
that saw for?
Ragged Robert--It's all right. / stop
at houses an offer to saw wood fer me
dinner.
you'll be expelled from the Travelin
Gentlemen's union"
mo, won't. After dinner ! tell 'em
can't work till file me saw. They
lend me file an tell me to go way of
where they won't hear me film. Most
any saloon will give drink for good
file. New York Weekly.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-07-26
For the Canary bird.

Canary birds are often covered with
vermin. They may be relieved OF them
by placing a clean white cloth over their
cage at night. In the morning the cloth
will be covered with minute red spots,
SO small that they can hardly be seen
with the naked eye. These are the para
sites, source Of great annoyance to the
birds. Philadelphia Press.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-07-26
THE SUMNER NIGHTS OF LONG AGO.

Sing me q little song as night draws nigh,
Tender and loving, sweet and soft and low;
And then Ill say q fearful last goodby
To the fond remembered nights Of long ago.
shore
And lit the grassy slope with purest glow,
Cast bright ray down Times ensilvered floor
From the faroff summer nights OF long agoi
'Tis all in vainl The joyous laugh that rang
Is still. The bitter words and tears that flow
Cannot the voices wake OF those who sang
In the starlit summer nights of long ago.
IF. @. Spaulding.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-07-26
Very Polite.

"How do you like your new music
masterT
che is a very rice, polite young man.
When made mistake yesterday, he
said, Pray, mademoiselle, why do You
take so much pains to improve upon
Beethoven r-P Philadelphia Telegraph.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-07-26

The throne, the grandees, the high
ecclesiastics, the captains general. the
admirals and the ministers Of state in
Spain WELD very powerful influence in
Spanish politics and control the upper
house Of the cortes.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-07-26
PHILoPENA.
We had both of us said we would rather
II he stvive or take, nhilonene--

We had both of us said we would rather
1t be ''give or take" philopene
Whatever one gave to the other
In any way during that cen
The other should surely repay,
A gift and keepsake to be.
She meant In good faith I will say,
But T-well, who could have blamed me-
For soon as our compact was sealed
gave her a kiss on the cheek
"Philopena" cried, you must yield
And pay rae another next week"
She had promised; she knew she was
caught,
And the bright color mantled her brow.
And she said, Il will pay IL ought.
Bullet it be over with-noww
-Abhie f. Brown in Yankee Blade.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-07-26
A Seaside Note.

Mr.. Seaside-It seems to me that
musician on the left misses his notes.
Mrs. Seaside-He always does that
when he notes the misses Texas Sift-
ings.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-07-26

The thinnest tissue paper measures
1-1200 Of an inch in thickness. The
Krupp gun works claims machine
which win roll iron so thin that it would
take 1900 sheets to make an inch. ~
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-07-26


In the giving of letters of introduction
permission should first be granted even
In the case of intimate friends, as thei in
PRODUCTION of person whom you do not
know thoroughly and well is attended
with danger in many cases, and more
particularly when the presentation is
made by letter, rs the written words al
ways appear to carry more weight with
them than the spoken ones, and the re-
cipient Of such an epistle feels in duty
bound to show the newly introduced ev-
cry courtesy that lies either in his or
her power. Many unpleasant happen
ings have resulted from unthinking
good heartedness that prompted the let
ter without inducinga careful study OF
the one to whom it was given.
Many letters Of introduction are pre-
scented in person, but the more elegant
way is to send them by messenger or
post, accompanied by the card of the per-
son comforting the introduction and Your
own with your address on it. A visit
should be made within week after the
arrival Of the letter by the person re-
ceiving it If the acquaintance is desired.
Philadelphia Times.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-07-26

One of the 1nnst relnarkahla illnstra-
tions of progress in electrical appliances
is electrolitic painting. Hitherto If cop
per or other metal had to be deposited
electrically bath of solution was need
cd. Now all this is changed, and ships
hull can be plated as easily as spoon
OF teapot. Instead of bath, insolu-
BILE salts, ground to q fine powder and
mixed with water are used. This mix
ture is painted on the metal to be plated
by fine wire brush, to which one pole
Of a dynamo conductor is attached, the
other pole being connected to plate.
Not only pure metal, but all sorts OF al
lows can DO used. Exchange.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-07-26
Ayers Pills

are recommended by all the leading
physicians and druggists, as the
most prompt and effective remedy
for biliousness, nausea, costiveness,
Indigestion, sluggishness of the
liver, jaundice, drowsiness. pain in
the side, and sick headache; also,
to relieve colds, fevers, neuralgia,
and rheumatism. They are taken
with great benefit in chills and the
diseases peculiar to the South. For
travellers, whether by land or sea,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-19

Carl Hamilton, formerly OF Rock
Island. but now residing in Kansas,
where he is running a fireman on
the Rock Island road. was in the city
Yesterday on his way to the World :
fair. and he left with his brother,
Paul Hamilton, n copy OF the North
Enid Daily Tribune which was pub
lished on the site of new town es-
tabli~hed by the opening of the Cher
okee strip, and which affords 4
rich example of western journalistic
enterprise. The editor declares
that while his paper may be small at
first. it will '.be Interesting and full
of ginger. every dose to he scattered
broadcast from Dan to Beersheba
over the entire Rock Island system. .
North Enid, it declare. Is lin l. to
a plum. dod gasted certainty. and
the Daily Tribune is watchin at the
gates of the city"
Mr.. Hamilton says that II he ma"
had MS choice between missing the
sighrs incidental to the opening OF
the strip, and the Worlds far he
won d be in a grievous quandary as
to which to accept.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-19
Local Worlds Fair Visitors.

John Arnell left for Chicago this
morning.
NJ. NJ. Sturgeon left last evening
for Chicago.
Capt. and Mrs. Whistler have re-
turned from the fair.
Maj. j. NJ. Beardsley left for few
days visit at the fair, today.
Mrs. D. c. Stecker and Miss Clara
Mayers left for Chicago this morn
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. C. Willerton re-
turned last evening from the Worlds
fair.
George and Theodore Blakesley
left this magning for a few days
visit at the fair.
States Attorney c. j. Searle, ac-
companied by his sister, Miss
Blanche Searle, left this morning for
the fair.
Robert Murdoch, of Kansas City,
son of Thomas Murdoch of this city
spent yesterday in the city en- route
to the fair.
Ex-Mayor and Mrs NJ. Schillinger.
of Moline; Mrs. Nj. Bartusch, of Eu-
dora, Kan. and Mrs. Gustav Stengel,
Mrs. A. Eckermann, and Miss Callie
Schillinger composed a party which
left for the Worlds fair this morn
ing.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-19
In IA PitiabIe State.

Elias Tompkins. the man who was
picked up on Rock river, near Mo
line. Tuesday, was on his way to
Harrisburg, Mich, and got off the
train at Rock Island, surprising he
was in Michigan. He had been wan
dering for two days. and slept in the
woods one night. He has through
ticket from West Plain, Mo, and a
letter from the agent at West Plain
to conductors asking them to look
after him as he is old and feeble.
The ticket has expired. but it will be
sent to Chicago for renewal. In the
meantime parties have telegraphed
to West Plain to learn something
about him. Letters show that he
has stepdaughter in Harrisburg
He is about 60 years old, and has
evidently been bright man once,
but is now mentally weak. Some
means will be found of forwarding
him to Harrisburg.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-19

Messrs. j. f. Dindinger and Peter
Frey are out on fishing expedition
today.
The Bowlby family went on ilsh-
ing rip yesterday. and came pach
with a beautiful string
TR. Harper, Il. W. Dusinberre
and W. S. Knowlton went out hshih9
this morning. with the avowed lnt :. 4,
ton of breaking the record Tor h'h
this season.
T F. Wheelan went out bright ana
early this morning and tried his luck
at enticing the finny lnhaol .ants % u
the deep. He was SUI g, S soUl,
an extent that he marched up oecohu
avenue with his catch rs PROUD rs 4
Worlds fair guide
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-19
River RipletS.

The Daisy brought down 16 strings
of logs.
The stage of water at the Rock ISL
and bridge at noon was 1:70; the
temperature was 60.
The Verne Swain and Irene d.
came down; the Abner Gill, Lafayette
Lamb, Irene ID. and Verne Swain
went north.
The Mary Morton, the last boat OF
the 10 line to be called in, has gone
into winter quarters at Quincy. The
Silver Crescent and the Verne Swain.
however will continue in the local
trade until the weather clerk vetoes
further navigation. At present each
is doing fair freight business, but
neither is crowded to its full capac-
ity by passenger traffic.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-19
More sharp Work.

For two or three days the Daven-
port police have been quietly inves-
tigating case of horse thievery with
4 number of variations that shows
that all of the sharpers of the coun-
try are not working the twin-boX or
gold brick rackets. Some time last
week a Singer sewing machine agent
working the country around Rock
ford, H., sold the rig furnished him
10y the company in whose employ he
was. and stole another. This rio he
drove a few miles and then traded il
10 farmer for another. In the lat
ter he made his way to Davenport,
and mere his speculation seems to
have ended in blaze of glory" for
he sold the RIG to Davenporter for
$40.
In the meantime the party of
whom he originally stole an outfit
had traced him to the place where he
made the trade, and had taken pos
session of the stolen property. The
man who was swindled in the trade
had forthwith donned his war paint
and set out on the trail. He followed
his man to Davenport. and yesterday
the police officers found his horse and
buggy for him in the possession of
the Davenport party who had pur-
chased them. The sharper has dis
appeared, and it looks as if the man
at the Davenport end of the tranSac-
ton would be the only loser.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-19
Bridal Bells,

Last evening at st. Joseph's church
occurred the marriage of William
Ray and Miss Mary Carr. The
groom was attended by Frank Nee
nan and the bride by Miss Della Nee
nan. After the ceremony the bridal
party repaired to the home of James
Farrell. where the wedding repast
was partaken of. The young couple
were the recipients of many hand
some presents. Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
will go to housekeeping at once.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-19
KNOWLEDGE

-s c1mfort and Improvement and
,I"- !, prrsonal enjoyment when
T., rsai The many, who live bet
5;n others and enjoy life more, with
l D'rrcanditure, by more promptly
. tH the worlds best products to
.,j Of physical being, will attest
In, 10 health of the pure liquid
, .rs principles embraced in the
"Iy syrup Of Figs
,' crrsjlence is due to its presenting
r. form most acceptable and pleas
y, u, the taste, the refreshing and truly
4 s'igI properties of a perfect lax
/ ~. cHectualIy cleansing the system,
o,rinr colds, headaches and fevers
I r,.,~mancntlv curing constipation.
1 - riysp satisfaction to millions and
With the approval Of the medical
1 a..ion. because it acts on the Kid
l.. liver and Bowels without weak
Inc them and it is perfectly free from
= objectionable substance.
sc-rn Of Figs il for sale by all drug
in Sd, and 81 bottles, but it is man
.lr-urai bv the California Fig Syrup
I ' or'y. whose name is printed on every
Egrl also the name, Syrup of Figs,
n being well informed, you will not
,,ap. any substitute if offered.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-19
Mems, Boys
And Children's Wear.

After careful inspection of the eastern mar
kets, selecting the choicest from each, and the
unprecedented advantages. cash obtained. we
are safe to say NEVER were as fine and reliable
Suits, Overcoats and Pants Offered at prices we
name. We hope emphaticalIy that we offer the
largest assortment, the most perfect fitting gar
are always welcome to have their money re-
funded if they can do better Fall and winter
underwear The latest in stiff and soft hats are
shown in the largest variety and cheaper than
ever
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-19
THE GREGG CASE.
Judge Brannan Holds That the Defendant
Must Answer to the Iowa Statutes

"
Judge Brannan Holds That the Defendant
Must Answer to the Iowa Statutes.
The case of Robert Gregg came up
for hearing yesterday before Judge
Brannan, of the district court in
Davenport, upon an effort of the de-
PENDANTS attorneys to have the court
determine whether the defendant
could be convicted on the indictment
found against him in Iowa when he
had plead guilty in Illinois for the
offense of selling goods as a commits
sion merchant and neglecting or re-
fusing to pay over the proceeds.
The proper time to make this de-
Tense was on the trial. but through
the courtesy of Fred Heinsz, county
attorney of Scott county, he was will
ing to have the court pass upon the
question upon certain records to be
offered. States Attorney Searle, of
Rock Island. made a statement to the
court as to the facts of Gregg plead
ing guilty in Illinois, when he was
followed by Major BeardsleY, who
argued upon law points. William
jackson appeared for Fisher Bros.
Refused to Release Gregg.
The court expressed his disinclina-
ton to decide the point in the man
ner in which it was then before him,
leaving the question to be deter
mined by the court and the the Jury
on trial upon the indictment under
(Which Gregg is now held.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-19
a Mail Cart.

The c., B. & Q. has provided a
neatly painted cart for conveying the
mail between the postoflice and the
depot building. Where depots are
as near the postoffice as the Burling-
toms is in Rock Island, the govern
ment makes no provision for carry
ing the mail it brings into and takes
out of the city, and the c., B. & Q
has improved the situation by put
ting in a conveyance that is exceed
inglv creditable.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-19
BY THE ROADSIDE.
Joseph Burkhardt Falls by His
Own Hand.
HE SELECTED A LONELY SPOT

sensational Suicide of a Moline saloon
Keeper, that Leads to Rumors of roul
Play. which are Easily Disspprov.d
A Victim of the Dull Times-The Coro-
ner's Inquest.
Joseph Burkhardt, who has for
number of Years been runninu a sa-
loon at the corner of Sixth ayenuo
and Fifteenth street in Moline. com
mitted suicide in rather a sensation
al manner this morning. Burkhardt
left home at about I o'clock this
morning, stating to his wife that he
was going to the city clerks Office to
pay his saloon license. which expired
yesterday About an hour later his
body was found on the river road
above Moline by two strangers who
had inst arrived in Moline. and were
going up to the government dam in
search of work. Burkhardt had been
dead about 20 minutes when discov
cred lying by the roadside with a
bullet hole in his head. From the
appearance Of the body and sur
roundings Burkhardt had sat down
by the roadside, and placing the
muzzle OF S2-calibre revolver to his
right temple mad sent the leaden
! messenger Of destruction through
his brain, the bullet coming out of
his left ear. Death must have been
instantaneous. There were rumors
this morning of foul play in connec-
| ton with BurRhardt's death. and
| there were suspicious in view of the
fact that the man had been supposed
! to have money when he left home.
| and that two strangers had been the
| first to discover the body on the
| roadside, that he had been murdered.
| All such theories were removed,
however, when it was learned that
! others coming along the road ar
| rived at the scene ot the discovery of
his body almost n soon as the two
men did. and it was apparent he had
| been dead some time. and from the
! further fact that yesterday he pur-
chased in Moline hardware store
the cartridges. one OF which ended
his existence
He nd hr+ e. an hi. ,,o--o., ,,.,,iaL
! shows INF bo u-o- :, nn ,ra,, fnan
cioIIv IN renow his Iina,So ond tL"rn
was mo inJicatinr If Li- bo~ina hoa,,
robhed which would he tho oriI No.
tive m,1fya Of violence toward him
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-19
Worlds Fair Rates

Round trip tickets to Chicago are
now on sale via c., r. l. & p rail
way at one fare (s4.9O from Rock
Island. Return limit Nov. Is. Nine
fast express trains daily in each di-
rection on the great Rock Island
route.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-19

q Fair weather; cooler; westerly
winds. F. j. WALz, Observer.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-19
Fall Suits.
Fall Suits. Fall OyercOats.
Simon & MoSenfe|der
Fall OvercOatS.

Wish to announce that all their departments are
now complete, showing the latest and prettiest
land best IN
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-19
\ Runaway.
evening about Csc

Last evening about $50 L. 5. Me
Cabe and his brother-in-law, VIII
Reck, were driving home to supper,
when near the Seventh ward school
Mr.. McCabe's horse became fright
ened at street car and started to
run. Mr.. McCabc was thrown out.
and his ankle severely sprained. Mr..
Reck escaping unhurt. The horse
continued a wild run up to Forty
NTH street. where it was stopped.
Two of the wheels of the buggy were
pulled off the buggy and the horse
was scratched little about the legs.
Mr.. McCabe's injuries are such that
he will not be able to be about for
three o. four DAYS.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-19
DRIVING ACCIDENTS.
| Mrs Smedley Meets With Misfortune i'm
| Dayenport-Mr. McCabe Injured.


Tuesday evening A. F. Cutter and
Mrs. Smedlev, of New York. Mrs.
Cutters sister. who is the guest of
Rock Island and Davenport friends.
had the misfortune of a street acct
dent on Locust street, Davenport
The street there is very uneven, hav-
ing recently been upheaved by the
construction of the sewer. and not
having yet been settled into shape.
In passing over this rough ground
one of the front wheels of the buggy
suddenly left it, the axle being bro
ken. Mrs. Smedley was thrown out
MIR. Cutter clung to the lines and did
his best not to give up the ship, but af-
ter skating over the ground in per
llous predicament for a full block. he
let so and rolled to the ground. for
tunateiy escaping ENHANCEMENT in
the wheel. The horse took the dis
abled buggy home, and gave the
family there sad fright. starting
them at once in quest of the injured.
Mr.. Cutter secured aid and Mrs.
Smedley was taken home. arriving
there three-quarters of an hour be-
fore the relief party appeared. Mrs.
Smedley's shoulder was dislocated
and the tip of the shoulder bone was
broken. She is resting in condition
that promises speedy recovery. She
and her husband and the Critters
with other relatives. expected to
start for the fair yesterday. That
visit is indefinitely deferred
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-19
The Guests

The following were the guests
present:
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-19

Sensational Suicide of a Moline S,,,o,
Keeper, that Leads to Rumors -, r.,
RAY which are Easily Disapproyed-
Victim of the Dull Times-The Core
ner's Inquest.