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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-14
Training IA Cat,

Cats can be trained to almost anything
If taught when they are young. We have
a number of PerSianS, which sit with eQua-
nimity upon the top of our bird cages watch
ing the canaries hopping merrily about
from perch to perch, making no attempt to
touch them, nor ever dreaming of inserting
velvet paw through the narrow wires to
the discontinue of the fluttering inmates
They are left alone with the birds by the
hour together, Yet an overturned cage or a
slaughtered canary is an unheard of catas-
trophe in our household. Chickens, too,
our cats fully realize are forbidden to figure
in their menu. They ramble about at their
own sweet will among numberless broods
of the tiniest bantam chicks, yet one of the
latter is never missing, and they quite seem
to recognize the fact that plump little
mouse or an unwary bluebottle caught
buzzing upon the window pane is their
only legitimate prey. Sometimes we hear
of cats creating terrible havoc in the poll
try yard. killing chickens by the dozen end
making life perfect martyrdom to the dis
tracted mothers
The best way to cure pussy of this fatal
habit is 10 take the dead chicken from i T,
pepper it well and then fasten it round the
deljpqueDl.s neck. Place her in a room
and leave her thus for an hour or two to
ruminate over her wrong doings. 1t is 10
to 1 if poor puss Will ever err again.
Once released from tn somewhat sew re,
if necessary. punishment she will make off,
with tears in her eyes whether from emo
ton or the pepper it is impossible to say,
and for the future she will avoid the ponl-
try department with strange persistency
and regard with distrust the fluffy lif- lie
denizens OK the chicken coops.-London
Lady.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-14

| will be in keeping with the march
of improvement. The sale was made
through Reidy Bros. agency.
Car 43, of the street railway COM
pany, came out of the shops this
morning, where it has been over
hauled, repaired. reprinted and var
nished.
The entertainment at the Manhat-
tan club rooms last night consisted
of wrestling match between Carter
and Lowe for $50 a side. and was
won by Carter in two straight falls
in 6 and 81 minutes, respectively.
The remains of the late Emanuel
Bowlby which were temporarily de-
posted in the vault at Chippiannock
cemetery last winter, were placed in
their final resting place yesterday af-
ternoon in the presence of the fami-
ly, Rev. j. II. Kerr officiating,
The indications are growing more
favorable momentarily for the loca-
ton of the NoNall branch factory in
Rock Island. There are several
good sites in view and one will be Sc
lected if the liberal response to the
solicitations of the committee on SUBJ
ScrlptlOnS continues.
Miss Poodle Ross, Davenport's
gifted soprano. will repeat her selec-
ton ..Lackme," with which she made
such charming impression before
the Harmonic society recently at
Turner hall. Davenport, Monday
evening. April Il. The entertain
ment will be given under the direc-
ton of Nj. V. Binzer, of Kemper hall,
and the new orchestra, glee club and
club will assist An invi-
tation dance will follow the enter
tainment.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-14
BOSTON STORE.
For Saturday Morning Only From s to 1e
O'Clock


O'Clock.
WAISTS = Ladies' percale shirt
waists, worth 81. at 79c each.
..Draperies''- Madras and Swiss,
worth % and SOC, at I9c per yard.
..Ginghams' = 12Ic Dress Cling
hams at 6sc per yard, all new STYLES.
..Gloria Satteen"-Worth I2yc al
re per yard.
Figured Silks''-50c Indias at 3sc
per yard.
silk Ties'-Worth 25c, assorted
colors, at 13c each.
Gents Underwear" White and
Grey Merino, for spring wear, 15c
each.
Gents Half Hoes - Fine fast
black and fancy, worth % and soc a
pair, at 15c per pair.
Ladies Hose'-Fast black worth
19c at 129c per pair.
kid Gloves button. Suede
Mosquetaires, colors and black, at
79c. guaranteed and fitted.
kid GloVcs"-Fine lace all sizes
worth a half more at 59c pair.
Umbrellas Ladies, = assorted
handles, worth $40 to $500 at 81. SO
each.
Gauntlet Gloves" - Tans. states
and blacks, only 19c per pair.
''Soap''-Boston Store Glycerene
Soap for the -Four hours sale 3Ie
per cake.
Oil paintings with purchase of 81
until Saturday night.
HARMED. PURsEL 4 VoN MAUR.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-14
Is aigration an Instinct

Cats and dogs travel almost incredible
distances TO their homes over a route never
traversed but once, and that once often
with eyes blinded. If nature has planted
in them an instinct nearly resembling
the governing cause of migration among
birds, why may not look to instinct
the cause of the annual flights They fly
direct from one perch to another without
hesitation or delay, and often the young
birds precede the old ones. Their habit has
been the cause of many beautiful poems,
and poet and moralist alike have found an
inspiration in their yearly Journeys. And,
in fact, even to the most prosac imagina-
ton there is something in their mysterious
goings and comings which speaks to the
soul
We are Enthusiastically taught by them
that there is power higher and stronger
than any we have known as part of this
earth-a power which is not latent and I'M
used. or when discovered used and con-
trolled by man, as the power of electricity
and steam, but power in active operation
controlling and compelling obedience
Mrs j. b. Southworth in Albany Journal.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-14
Our INSTRUMENTATION TO savarerx.

ATLANTA April 14.-Near Lumpkin, Ga.
Willie and Price Wimberly, 10 and years
old respectively, killed negro boy by
punching his entrails out with sharp sticks.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-14
Two Reports About This.

ATLANTA, Ga, April IA. w. Price,
a highly respected citizen of Oconee coun-
ty, Ga, shot and killed a negro woman in
his employ. One report says he did it be-
cause she insulted his wife and another is
that the shooting was accidental
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-14
Wholesale Grocers in Session.

SIOUX CITY, Ia, April 14.-The Iowa
Wholesale Grocers' State association is in
session here. The object of the meeting is
to stop the cutting of prices which has
been going on and to arrange a scale of
DriceS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-14

If the polished surface of marble be only
a little scratched, as with a nail or drill
point, the effect will be light colored
streak.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-14
VIII Build a south American Railway.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE Bureau of
American Republics is informed that Mr..
j. c. Gibney. of Indianapolis, and five 9th
e-s will sail from New York April % for
Colombia, to take charge of and build the
Bogota and Girardot railroad under a con-
cession that was granted by the Colombian
government to parties from Plttsburg,
INDIANAPOLIS and Chicago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-13
TheGazctte.

The Alexandria GAZETTE has just
passed its oath mile post in its long and
valuable existence. We hope many
more wears may bless its continuance
as model and interesting daily, as it
is.-Leesburg Washingtoniaa.
On Monday last the ALEXANDRIA
GAZETTE entered on its 9th year as
vigorous and trenchant as youngster
in Journalism. we do not always
agree with the GAZETTE; but its indie
pendence and fearless advocacy of what
it believes right, irrespective Of party
or men, commend it 10 the reading
public.-Loudoua Enterprise.
The ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE passed its
93rd birthday last week. The GAZETTE
is as brimful of energy as youth. 1t
continues the favorite exchange ofnear-
ly all Virginia papers and has host OF
admirers among newspaper readers out
side of the profession. Many of us rely
chiefly upon the GAzETTE's crisp and
newsy letters from Washington for in
formation concerning our representa-
tives in Congress. Good luck, old GA
notwithstanding Lance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-13
LOCAL BREVITIES.

No business was transacted in the
Corporation Court to-day.
The Assembly hop will be given at
McBurney's Hall tonight.
The snow blockade on the electric
railway was raised this morning, and
to-day cars ran to Mount Vernon again.
a horse attached to sleigh contain
ing Messrs. Frank Hill and Louis Brill
ran away this evening, upset the sleigh
and threw its occupants out.
The insurance men who met here to
adjust the losses sustained by the burn
ing of the Deis factory at New Alexan-
dlia, without efleoting a settlement ad-
journed to-day till Monday.
The insurance adjusters to-day allow
ed Mr.. VIM. Lloyd $500, the total
amount of his insurance on his house
on Wolfe street, which was damaged
by fir. on Wednesday evening, and al
lowed Mr.. B. A. Mankip $685..
Mr.. Martin Leese, an employee at
the Portner Brewery, fell down fight
of stairs there yesterday evening and
broke his collar hone and two of his
ribs. He was taken to Providence
Hospital, in Washington, by members
Of the Brewers Association.
The convention of the Church Stu
dents Missionary Association of the
Theological Seminary of Virginia will
adjourn tonight after an interesting
session of three DAYS, The closing adj
dress will be delivered by Bishop Ran
dolpb. The convention has been well
attended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-13

The WEATHER .tNp THE RIVER
Last night was next to the coolest of
the season, the mercury dropping to s..
A brisk northwest gale. which blew the
recently-fallen snow in every direction,
made the night most disagreeable and
caused shutters to be closed and cur
tains to be closely drawn to keep out
the cold This morning at o'clock the
mercury registered l0o, and during the
dav rose but few degrees above that
point. The Norfolk steamer Norfolk
left here last night on time and the
Washington, from Norfolk, arrived here
this morning about three hours late.
Tile latter reports the ice in theriver as
thickening All the time and gradually
extending towards the mouth Of the
river.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-13

FALLS CHURCH INSURANCE Co.-The
.hird annual meeting of the Falls
Church siatual Fire Insurance Com
pany was held ct Falls Church on We'd
nesday last. TIC following directors
were chosen for the ensuing year; viz
Peter Aitcheson and ]. w. May, OF this
city; Tyson Janney and r. w. Mer-
chant, OF Prince William; Joseph ID.
Jewett, of Loudopn Miles c. Munson,
of Alexandria county; Geo A. Gordon,
of Fairfax Courthouse General VIM.
Trich, of Herndon; d. o. Munson,
Geo. w. Hawxhurst, V. Il. Kerr, Geo.
w. Manllia and G. Gather, of Fails
Church. A Meeting Of the directors
was held and the following officers re-
elected; viz: George w. Hawxhurst,
president; J. NJ. Thorne, secretary ID.
.. Munson, treasurer.
The new executive committee is
General William Urich, George W.
AIankin and Geo. w. HaEXhurst. The
reports of the officers were submitted al
this meeting and show an excellent
condition of the company, The assess
able value of property insured has IN
creased to 81, 252 ,30i, a net increase
during the year of S2S4,94l.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-13
THE CAssARD.-Mr. Robert NJ. Fryer

THE CAssARD.-Mr. Robert NJ. Fryer,
protector of the Howard Cassard, a
smaller vessel than the Pocahontas.
which he was to have built in this city,
called a meeting of the stockholders OF
the Monumental Construction Company
in Baltimore lastnight Mr.. Fryer said
the vessel was now ready to make an
other trial trip. This second trip. he
said. would have been made in the
course of this week but for the cold
weather He has no fear, he says, that
the next trip will be unsuccessful, as
The defects noted at the first trial have
been rcmedied. "There is one thing re-
naming" said Mr. Fryer, land that is
10 demonstrate the complete success OF
this model and to make the boat capa-
BILE of doing everything | have claimed
for it. The vessel needs blower to be
attached TO the engine to assure con-
tinued steam power. Without the
blo,ver it is capable of making a high
speed for short distances, but with this
attachment it VII be possible to keep up
the speed as long as the coal in the vessel
lasts. To make this ADDITIONAL I'M
provement will require 1850" is
sum the protector wished to secure
from the present stockholders. lie
said the blower could be made and at
tached within thirty days and when
the work was completed he would be
prepared to demonstrate the feasibility
of his Invention II would not have
any fears In respect to the machinery
of the Howard Cassard beyond what
I would naturally feel in putting any
new machinery into operation. Neither
do | have reason to doubt the efficient
CIV Of the boilers, especially when the
necessary blowers are provided. / on
Is ask that the public will be patient
and give the people who have the
matter in charge a fair chance TO de-
velop the speed of the Cassard in
regular and consistent manner 1t
must be borne in mind that this is an
experiment of great Importance to the
world and one undertaken in the face
of an opposition second 10 none that
ever met On enterprise of greater or
less proportions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-13

PERsoNAL-Mr. Charles Cowling is
quite sick at the Exchange.
Mr.. Jas. w. Thomas, of Atlanta, is
in the city on short visit to his old
home.
Mr.. S. NJ. Dent, who has been Sc
riously i'll since last Saturday night. is
considered much better to-day, and his
friends hope that he will soon be res
tored to health.
Mrs. Mary Smith, widow of Lieuten-
ant John L. Smith, of the police force,
yesterday celebrated her seventy-ninth
birthday. Last night the occasion was
observed by her children and grand
children who gave her surprise party
which was most heartily enjoyed by all
present.
Mr.. Beauregard Atwell and Miss
Katie Shuman were married on We'd
nesday evening at the parsonage of the
Second Presbyterian Church by the
pastor, Rev. Mr.. Rice.
Rev. Father Tearney has returned
from visit to Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-13

THE OPERA HoUsE.-The Raleigh
Chronicle says of the comedy to be pre-
sented here Monday night "slr, VIII
fred Clarke proved himself to be a
comedian of the highest merit, and is
entitled 70 be classed with the foremost
actors of the day. In ''Tit-for-Tat" the
very ludicrous situations and the en-
barrassing complications follow each
other so closely that the audience must
see toappreciate it. +"
"A Fair Rebel TO be given at the
Opera House Tuesday night, holds q
lead in the military dramas of to-day
In every scene the author has been
careful as to detail. The escape Of Off
GERS from Libby prison is wildly por-
trayed, and all the scenes are strikingly
worked out. As reliefa pretty love
story runs through the drama, inter.
spersed with comedy and pathos,n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-13
49,

A WARM WELcoME.-On yesterday
evening at the home of Mr.. Jno. J..
Jameson, warm welcome was eX-
tended Rev Samuel r. Cannon, mis-
sionarv of the Presbyterian Church in
the United States to Brazil. Three
years ago 1Ir. Gammon was in orr city
upon the very eve of his departure for
the foreign field. The Second Presby-
terrain Church at that time undertook
his support as their representative on
foreign soil. On Sunday Mr.. Cannon
will occupy the pulpit of the church
which has 60 eagerly watched his work
for the past three years. Mr.: Cannon
is young man, ore OF the ablest mis-
s!onnrias of the Presbyterian Church,
and is prepared to make the morning
and evening services exceedingly prof
table and pleasant to all attending.
Mr.. Cannon conducted services in the
church this afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-13
DRY GOODS.
v Woodward & Lothr0D.
10th, llth and F Sts,, N. W.
gc5-When purchasing here you can get the
COLUMBIAN SOUVENIR HALF DOLLARS
in change for amount of 81 if you desire;
IMPORTANT REMNANT SALE
TODAY.

This REMNANT DAY IDEA is the out
come of systematic organization. 1t is a good
thing for yOu-lor us Mutually benefcially.
During a twelve month we save you many q
dollar by giving you 'Remnantsa at reduced
prices. During the same time you contribute
greatly to our pleasure and satisfaction by
taking these Remnants" (Which are of no
use to lis, but of great benefit to YOU thereby
enabling us to show a fresh, clean. perfect
stock at the beginning OF each week.
A business Of such proportions as ours must
necessarily make heaps of short Lengths
odd Sizca, "Broken Lines" Small Lets
sc. Then things will, from one cause or an.
other, get soiled, marred, scratched, and other
wise, dclaced All such things we term
Remnants" They are taken from the diff
fcrent stocks by the sales people and laid aside
until Friday. when they are examined, tick
etcd, and marked at such reduced prices that
they sell at once. Although all imperfect
Goods are sold on these occasions, and for
mere trihc-Wraps, Jackets, Suits, &C., of
which only the very small or very largo sizes
remain; Dress Studs Of Silk, Wool, and Cotton;
Laces Rill,ons, Sc in useful lengths; Under
wear, Hosiery, Gloves, &C., in odd sizes and
broken lots-of this seasons best styles, are
also sold at reduced prices.
Black and Colorcd Dress Goods. Suits, Wraps
and Furs deserve special attention. Silks and
velycta show many useful lengths of this sea-
sons latest, All departments are contributing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-13
ALMOST A FIRE.-Last night, at the

ALMOST A FIRE.-Last night, at the
time the wind was blowing with fear
ful velocity, a large coal oil lamp in
the sitting rooln 81 the residence of
Major George Duffey, on south fairiaK
street was accidentally upset and the
oil ignited, 4 column of blaze shot
up from the broken glass almost to the
ceiling, and it was no easy matter to
smother the flames. The Major, how
ever, with natural presence of mind,
proved equal to the occasion, and
catching up a cloth got hold of the
lamp and threw it into the yard. Re
turning quickly to the room he threw
hot water on the burning oil which
with vigorous stamping lac iipally eX-
tiDguished, not, however, before a
square in the carpet had been ruined.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-13

PoL1cK EEPoRT-Last night was
clear and cold with one prisoner and
nine dodgers at the station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed OF
the following cases:
John stewart, colored, charged with
disorderly conduct on local train, was
dismissed for want of evidence, the con-
ductor who caused the mans arrest
falling to appear. -,
Henry Williams, tramp, who said
he had been working in upper Virginia,
came to the station house in an ex-
hausted condition and with his feet
badly frosted He was sent to the aims
house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-13

THE CHICAGO FAIR ON SUNDAYS
In Washington yesterday the advocates
and opponents of Sunday opening of
the Worlds Fair continued their argu-
ments before the Columbian Exposition
committee against any change in the
present law forbidding Sunday opening.
Rev. DR.. McKim, of the Protestant
Episcopal Church, formerly of this city,
said he had been inclined TO a partial
Sunday opening, but practical exam
ination OF the question had satisfied
him that there was no middle ground.
He appealed in behalf of the working
men against seven days week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-13
LIE cuIInEEs,s health must not be M

The cHILpEES's health must not be neg
lected Cold in the head causes catarrh.
Ely's Cream Balm cures at once. 1t Is per-
fectly safe and is easily applied into the nos
trils. The worst cases yielding to it. Price
one of my children had very bad dis
charge from her nose. Two physicians pre-
scribed. but without benefit. We tried Ely's
Cream Balm and much to our surprise, there
was a marked improvement. We continued
using the Balm and in sh!art time the dis
CHARGE YES a,.I.,,.-o.' A. tary, Corning, n. Y.
ianlO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-13

BIRTHDAY PARTY.-A very pleasant
party was given by Miss Mabel Mar
kell, daughter OF Mr.. Geo. Z, Markell,
ut her residence, No. 2l7 Wolfe street
last night. After indulging in games
and listening to some delightful music,
an adjournment to the dining room
took place, where the refreshments
were served. Among those present
were Misses l. Henry, NJ. Marina
duke, NJ. Markell, B. Markell, X
Heisley, J. Heisley, A. Latham, NJ.
Curtin, NJ, Foltz, X. Maxwell aud u.
Thompson, MeSsfs. s. 9Iankin, E. Mar
kell, c. Mander, ID. Robcy, l.. sullivan,
II. Sullivan, L. Chase, II. Angelo, A.
w. Melchior and S. Foltz.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-13

a DECIDED SUCcEss.-Tbc enter
tainment given by the Young Mems So
dality Lyceum at their hall on Duke
street last night was q success in every
particular, and was heartily enjoyed by
large and appreciative audience.
Notwithstanding the severity OF the
wcather-and it was wild and piercing
without about the time the crowd was
gathering-the hall was filed with
young and old, including many who
seldom patrnnize public entertainments.
The performers, though amateurs. mani,
tested the genins of professionals, and
were encorcd over and over. The
printed programme, with one or two
Sninor alterations, was carried out. The
Washington Concert Company-llessrs.
Cathel. Miller, Nelson and Straight
were at their best, ond their rendition
of comic and sentimental sonnets was
highly relished, while the comic songs
Of Nr. Miller convulsed the audience
with laughter. The orchestra led by
Mr.. z. Il. Dunn, and composed OF
Messrs. Gambriil, Downham, Muhlhaus-
or. Whittlesey. Waterbury, Nails,
Schrivencr and Reid, performed admlra-
bly. The Rotations of Miss l4yles and
MessrS. Hamilton and Burroughs, and
the singing OF Miss Greenwich and MIR.
James Peyton was very good. as was
also the performance Of Mr.. Nails on
the euph0nium-iu short. like the
safe Judgment before the gym
sophists Of old, it can be said alt were
good, and this was the unanimous YER
dict of the auditors when the curtain
dropped for the last time, The enter
tainment was conceived and managed
by Mr.. Thomas Burroughs, !jr., who was
untiring in his endeavors to make it 4
success in every particular:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-13
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

Commercially this has been dull week.
the cold weather and snow interfering with
business, the river trade being entirely SIS
pended by reason OF the ice blockade. In
monetary affairs no transactions worthy of
special mention have occurred, and money
rates here remain unchanged. In New York
yesterday money on call was easy, ranging
from q to 4, last loan at q, and closing of
fered at 81. Prime mercantile paper 5!a7.
In Baltimore money was in good request for
business uses and the rates held steady at 5
per cent. for call loans and per cent for
blnk accommodations.
Nsw YORK, January 13.-Thc stock mar
ket opened with extreme activity this morn
ing but generally at fractional declines from
last nights prices. Realizations were unus-
ualiy heavy, and the whole list made further
slight concessions in the early dealings. The
market later showed tendency to advance.
At noon tho market was firm generally at
fractional advances over the opening figures
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-13

THE RECENT WREcK.-As stated in
the GAZETTE, the tracks at Rapidan,
which were blocked yesterday morning
by rear end collision of two freight
trains, were cleared that evening and
trains since have been runningas usual.
The four injured trainmen are all being
we'll cared for at Rapidan. While at
work clearing away the wreck yester-
day two colored men were quite pain
fully injured by being caught under
some of the debris.