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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-22
The Number Thirteen.

From the Gazette Pedmontese.
The conversation turned on the number
thirteen, the srilling of salt. knives and forks
placed crosswise and other kinds of supersti-
tons.
You need not laugh at similar beliefs. -
gravely remarked Tranquilletti An uncle of
mine at the age of seventy-seyen committed the
imprudence of going to dinner at which the
guests numbered thirteen
And he died that very EVENING"
mo, but exactly thirteen years afterward."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-22
No Occasion 10 lie Shocked.

From OURS
LIttle Dot-"MRrama. was playin' with yoar
best tea set while yoa were away. an when you
bring 1: out for company youll lie shocked,
cause you'll think one OF the cups las q hair IN
in il. but il isn't hair"
Mamma-"What IL ity"
Little Dot-..Iis only a crack"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-22

worlds fair on Monday
viii probably m a K g
nearly every person who
contempt tes visiting
tine show inquire what
are the precautions
taken against fire and
whether it is likely that
such a calamity will
occur again. The an
swer can be made at
once in the negative.
There is no probability
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-22
Queer Manikins Turned Out at the
National Museum.
MASKS IN PLASTER OF LIVING PEOPLE.
Life-Like Human Effigies Of Ex-
celsior and Burlap.
DOLLS OF ALL COUNTRIES
HE HEAD OF JOSEPH

HE HEADOr JOSET II
Fra n @ i 8, weird and
ghostly, looked down
from a shelf in an out
of-the- way corner of
the National Museum
yesterday. 1t was q
mask. in plaster, taken
from the aged inventor
of lifeboats a few
weeks before he died.
Close by was a similar
counterfeit present
ment Of the living Gen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-22
Bathing Dress Of 1880.

From La Mode.
The styles Of bathing suits are much varied
this season, and, as matter of course, they fol-
low the tendency of our present fashions. The
1880 bathing costume of our cut illustrates one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-22
Prov Worlds Fair Puck.

PROM WORLDS FAir Puck.
''fou used to carry gold watch and now yen
have silver one WIZ j. this?''
''rve been ~ the fair and such circumstances
alter cascs"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-22
A world.sFair Cbemical Engine.

Worldly Fair Chemical Engine.
this, hand grenades. portable fire extinguishers
aud fire buckets may be found everywhere
IL has happened on several occasions that the
dropping of match or crossing Of two electric
wires has caused a small fire TO start and each
time there was found to be no difficulty in ex-
tinguishing the fame without calling out the
fire department.
Another thing must be noted. The buildings
ere not As inHammable as such temporary
structures usually are. IL is not pretended that
they are not infammable, for they are but il
would not be an easy thing to set them on fire
from the outside, for the reason tina. nearly all
OF them are covered on the outside with staff
and staff is freproof. When the cold storage
warehouse was ON fire the other day ID WAS no
ticed that the outside walls stood almos. as il
they were built of brick, not falling in until
their supports had all been burned away.
Such building that Of fine arts is abso-
iutely hreproof, but then il il the most slab-
orstely constructed Of all the buildings and will
undoubtedly be used after the fair is over As q
permanent gallery Of ART.
No Loss of Life to visitors
But even il there should be another fire there
IL small probability Of its resulting in loss of
life to visitors. The main exhibits are all on
the ground floor. and no building is more than
two stories high. Where there are balconies
with exhibits In them there are large sta,rcases.
ana II an alarm were given a crowded building
would be empued in less than a minnie IL
would be almost impossible to cut of the ave.
nues Of escape, because they are so numerous
II Il true that fire in the manufacturers or
transportation building might find some people
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-22
OFFICIAL BARRIERS.
They Weld Razor and Scissors
at the Capitol.
an ABODE OF ORIENTAL LUXURY
Is the Shop for the Use Of the
Senators.
SOME CHANGES IN STYLES.

HE BARBER SHOPS
in the wings of the Cap
itol are kept running all
summer. They are al
ways open, whether Con-
gress is sitting or not.
because there are sure
to be some legislators
for the nation in Wash
ington even during the
dog days, and employees
of the House require
shaving between SEES
sionr. The Senate ton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-22

OF these adaptations. The very full umbrella
skirt is of light gray SERGE The directoire
revers OF the waist are of white serge and en-
broidered with black anchors. The draped
corselet Is also of white serge, trimmed with
black buttons. The pantalettes are Of a gray
serge. finished at the bottom with circular ruff
fes. jersey Of pale pink and gray produces
in connection pretty effect. The 1880 poke
bonnet is OF white oilskin, shirred with tiny
cords
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-22
FIRE AT THE FAIR.
Not Likely to Be Another Disaster
ON the Grounds.
PRECAUTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN TAKEN
Every One Naturally Felt Timid
ard Uncomfortable.
NO CAUSE FOR ARM

Correspondence Of The Evsnin9 s.a-
CHICAGO. ILL. July Is, 1898.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-22
Dirt Mean.

Dirt Mean.
From Worlds Fair Puck.
Mann-"Aren't these fountains wonderful2''
Hattan-"Yes: it is remarkable what can be
done with Chicago water
Mohave County miner., 1893-04-22
A novel plan for exterminating wolvr

4 novel plan iOr externinating wolves
has heen hit upon by San Antonio,
Texas, sheep raiser. He has been losing
considerable Of hi% fl Dck lately by their
d-predations and about a month ago pIt-
trapped twelve fine specimens and put
the up with DO! badly afi C ed wlrh
the mango. The wolves soon caught the
disese aud are nov thoroughly covered
with the parasites They will soon he
turned loose, and it iH expected they viii
spread the disease among the wolves No
rapidly that there will not be wolf lett
~ the state of Tex a. III few years.
Mohave County miner., 1893-04-22
Representative David Sonthwicl

Representative David Sonthwick, Of
Mph,ve county, started for his hom-
near Kingntn last nish, He hss tao
mining camps, one ten and the other
twenty-five miles from the A & z. X, k
He expressed satisfaction at the speedily
aDpro wniny time when ne could ex-
change the stiff togt Of CIV llzs,iI N for Il e
n .xIble, free sri easy blna fl snneI shir
vi gold and silver ledge life. On his way
down here ne had TO walk twelve miles
with a gripssck swung over his shoulder
full Of specimens, from cane, like The
trad Itioual peddler's bundle But the,
were hanisone specimens, and the rep
resenta,lve tried TO 10 his duty in su
equally handsome msnner.-G tzette
Mohave County miner., 1893-04-22
~ who ia 70 sepu the mode

The Rep Inli'an Yesterday devoted
quite lrtgrhy article TO Governor
Hughes and his pr-Aumed policy
Would il rOi b. in order to give the
governor chanre 10 demonstrate his
policy hefor- rriicsirg his admins.
tra'ion? the charge that his admins
tration will he controlled by anyone
who has been ostracized by the repuhli-
can party is rather a queer statement TO
make, considering the attituie Of the
party about election times. II the re-
publican party has any despoilers of
homes, land sharks, whose cruel greed
has caused them to foist fraudulent land
grants upon the people Of thIs territory.
that party is responsible for them, and
no act of the democratic party can be so
construed a. in anyway encouraging or
ASST. ting them. 1t is safe to predict that
Governor Hughes will not be moested or
assisted by any renegade republicans. -
Phenix Gazette.
Mohave County miner., 1893-04-22

The l7th Lesi+lsture mas adjourned
and the solons have retired from their
active duties 10 their respective homes,
leaving behind them another link in the
chain oi ArizonA's history. A great
d. Il of good has been accomplished hN
this angus, bodv and it ia u br hoped
that the laws recently enacted will be
enforced ny he Off .rrs Oi the respective
Mohave County miner., 1893-04-22

There are many wavs Of running a
town, either toward an era Of prosperity
or several feet in the GROUND An ex-
change points ont that the hes way TO
run town is to run i, with vim. 1t
adds: Those who ffer on that question
should sell out md leave It. Men who
are always slow to support home institn
ons do little toward building a town.
Either run the town for all it is worth or
quit the whole thing-slide out and let
nature take it's course. II you want
business to come to your town, work for
/, and encourage others who are 80 dong
Bury all jealousy and spite, work to-
ye,her for common property and mutual
benefit. Wake up, rub your eyes, bor-
row no troubles, bat make this city the
b ,st in the laDd--a progressive and pros
perous one. That 10 the way to make
live town.
Mohave County miner., 1893-04-22
For SAFE.

Hotel at White Hills. Finest dining
room in town. Everything new and first
class in every particular Over one hun
dred regular toariers. Don't miss this
opportunity to secnr. one OF the best bus
mess in the growing town OF White Hills
For further particulars address,
Mrs. NJ A. GILLESPIE,
White Hills,
MUhave County, Ariz
Mohave County miner., 1893-04-22
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby gwen that neither the
Horn Silver mine, situated in Minnesota a
mining district, Mohave county, Arizona,
nor the owners thereof, will he RESPONSE
for any debts contracted by the lessees of
said mine. JAS. A. SMITH, Supt
Kingmsn, April 9Th, 1893. 23-tt.
Mohave County miner., 1893-04-22

Sahei Obashi, Japau's gre ttest pub
Usher. is in Americe making arrange
meuts TO issue works Of Oriental authors
IN the English language
Mohave County miner., 1893-04-22

Ex. Cashier J W Flood was indicted
by the grand jury OF San Francisco,
last Wednesday, for the rmhezzlement OF
$l6I o 70 from the Donshne-kelly Bank
His bond va. fixed At $40 700.
Mohave County miner., 1893-04-22

Evans and Sontng have again heen
heard from A posse surrounded Evans
barn At Nisalia. Cal, and fired twenty
shots at the fleeing men, but with Mt
effect.
Mohave County miner., 1893-04-22

Another earthquake shock has visited
the island OF Zinte, causing "a repetition
OF the panic in the ilI.fued island. Con
siderable damage WAS done TO property
hut no lives lost
Mohave County miner., 1893-04-22

Governor l. G.. Hughes has appointed
Hon \ G. Foster as member OF the
territorial hoard OF equalization. A good
selection.
Mohave County miner., 1893-04-22

Prescott has Keely insiitute. and it is
said a number OF p'ominent citizens are
being treared with the jsg cure.
Mohave County miner., 1893-04-22

Hall and Slavin are matched to fight
in London, for purse OF s7oo, on the
10Th OF May.
Mohave County miner., 1893-04-22

Statehood tor Arizona ia the one thing
needed for the future progression OF this
wonderful land.
Mohave County miner., 1893-04-22
SUBSCRIPTION RATES,

The great irsg-iian, Edwin Booth, is
dying Of paralysis.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-11-07

Astrong remonstrancc from Musca-
tine business men against the re-
moval of the fircfly trains, together
with a persc--l letter we're recently
forwarded by Mayor Gobble to f. st.
John. general manager of the Rock
Island road. That official in reply
writes Mayor Gobble that these trains
are discontinued because they have
been run at n loss.
Every town along the line Is pro-
testing against the removal of these
trains. Washington merchants are
80 Malignant nj the removal of the
trains that they will have all the
freight they can shipped in over the
Burlington 4 Northwestern. Musca-
tine merchants would like chance
to do the same thing. and the Dayen-
por; Business Mems Association will
take some determined action at its
next meeting.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-11-07

Charles Beck, a former resident of
Moline, now running a restaurant in
Chicago at $50 Wells street. was the
victim of an attempted assassination
at $50 o'clock Saturday morning.
Some one struck him six heavy blows
with a Ratchet in the back of the
skull at the base of the brain, CASH
ing the scalp in frightful manner.
Charles Wallace, the cook, has disap-
peared. and police officers are search
ing for him. Beck became uncon-
seious at the hospital Saturday after
noon. and is reported in precarious
condition.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-11-07

oeeosioa q ~ Al Ansrieaa Cities'
day at he fair. Mayor Meaill, Of
Deek lsIsnd, rcpreseating The arse
ual city, 10 caricasured % wearing .
soldiers cap. end carrying IN arnory
about under his arm.
Christian 1.embrecht, . Davenport
blacksmith. WAS run down by . mo-
tor car on West Third street in Daven-
port Sunday night, and crushed to
death. The coroucr's jury returned
. verdict THAT the death Of LEM
brecht was due to an accident for
which no blame is TO he attached to
the street car company.
One IT the Rock Island Stove com.
pany'. best customers says one of
their customers heated his whole
house last winter with Riverside
no; air flue Oak. with a hot air reg
lister. He used but two tons Of soft
coal. this one stove taking the place
of three ordinary stoves. He could
keep fire as hours with one filling.
His neighbours now use Riversides.
Senator Crawford and Represen-
tativc Payne met in the city this
morning, both coming to. town on the
same mission-tO hear IL the elsstion
returns tonight will furnish them
any further excuse for existence. poll
tically speaking. The statesmen had
not seen each other since the adjourn
ment Of the legislature, and they have
been putting in the entire day talk
ing oveh the ups and downs and ins
and cuts Of politics.
A patent has been granted to the
Brown Telephone company. of Mo-
line. on its long distance transmit
ter. the last important patent de-
sired by the company. Frederick
W. Tompkins. the Chicago attorney
of the Bell Telephone company, was
in Moline last week examining the
Brown telephones. At the close of
his examination he said he could not
see that there was any interference
with the Bell patents. and that the
Bell company would not make any
attempt to harra>s them by suits.
The Brown company has decided To
put up a test line in Moline.
w 3ikcr nlteSluc presented
Hamlet" before a large and exceed
ingly apprcciativc audience at the
Burtis. at Davenport last even
ing. Those who have seen so much
To- admire in Mr.. Whitesidc in the
past. were more than charmed with
his Interpretation OF the melancholy
Dane. in which he gave evidence Of
genius. such a has not been en-
cellcd before in the three cities. and
which has been cqualcd only in the
immortal Booth. Mr.. Whiteside is
in age. in appearance and above all
in his every act. the ideal Hamlet.
and the day is not far distant, If We
mistake not. when the world shall
conccdc to him this distinction.
Miss Leila Wolstom evinccd much
talent n Ophclia. while Mr.. Sturgeon
and the others of the support acted
well their parts. Mr.. Whitesidt
appears in Rock Island Dec. II. in
\ ..Ofhello"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-11-07

Alex johnson was arrested bv Of
hcer E,zel last evening. and turned
over to the Moline authorities where
he is wanted for larceny of cigars
from the Anderson h Cos. liquor es-
tablishment.
Bert Schillinger was arrested by
Officer Etzcl today in Moline and
brought to Rock Island to answer a
charge preferred by Christine Vein
rich for the assault on Fourth street
on Sunday evening. His trial was
set for this afternoon,
A cavalry saddle was stolen from
DIR. &. G.. Craig's barn yesterday
morning. and yesterday afternoon.
with the aid of the Davenport police
the saddle was located by Capt.
Kramer ut Hoelslander & Co.'S. second
hand store in Davenport. where it
was sold for -. but il has not We,
| been recovered.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-11-07
The hes, CT all " "
To len-ther our 6ay.

]. 10 use Pierce's Purgative Pellets. sir.
For nine-,crihs OF the disease. of the body be-
gin with constipation or the cloggins up Of the
.luire-w through which the imI urities o! the
blood escape. so that they rcabsoroed into the
eys:cm. The Purgative Pellets act gently bsi
thoroughly upon the stomach AMI liver. and are
the best laxative known. Without rackiug and
straining the organs. they open the bowels and
restore nsturs. healthy digestion UneQualed
in dyspepsia. constipation. biliousnc>s. PILES o,
any Of the resulting deea.ts
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-11-07

The annual meeting of the civil or
ganization of the Rodman Rifles was
held ut the Armory last evening.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing wear:
Prcsident-C. j. iamskill.
Vice Presidents Will Johnston
and John McConochie.
Secretary. b. Krcis.
Treasurer-Will Johnston.
Directors for one year-C. j. RAM
skill, John McConochic, l.. Hemen-
way and Z. h. Iglehart.
Entertainment Committee Capt.
Edward Cook, Sergts. +. X. Iglchart.
and John McConochie. +. II. Gle
mann and Hospital Steward +. Won
kocckritz.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-11-07
Farms for Sale.

Two miles east of Coal Valley IFS
acres with good buildings.
Half mile from Iowa line in Jack
son county. Mimi. so acres, good
buildings.
Timber land opposite Muscatine.
A good w0odman can pay for land
with wood and render every acre
tillable. A splendid opening for the
sight'Ran.. -...-- E. H. GUYER.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-11-07

Nov. e-George ". walker to Esra
L. Eastman. lot 6, block 2, Christy Z
Growers odd. Moline. 5000.
Jacob Fromm to Charles Reese,
part lot 2, block IL. Old Town OF Mo-
line. 81, 200.
John Lofquist to Harry +. Olson.
lot IL, block 2. Child's Second add,
Moline, $500.
John Weckel to John H. Nissen,
lot 9. block l. Weckcl Place. South
Moline. $3.50.
George Tucker to James X. Stull,
lot 2. ". ., Is, ). $75.
Nov. Estate of Daniel O'Brien.
Hearing on claim of Edward Nor
movie and claim allowed at $50.
Estate of Nels o. Anderson. Proof
Of notice to creditors filed and ap.
proved. Peter johnson, Charles
Rodelius and Frank . Tolf appointed
appraisers.
Estate of d. &. Denman. Proof of
notice to CREDITOR filed. Claim of
b. F. Knox allowed at 81
Estate Of Robert Syms. Execu-
tors report filed and approved.
Estate of Richard +, McMann.
Letters of guardianship issued to
Agness McMann Bond filed and APP
proved.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-11-07
Gua.antei Co Q

We authorize our advertised drug
gist to sell DIR. Kings New Discovery
for consumption. coughs and colds,
upon this condition If you are af-
hicted with cough, cold or any lung,
throat or chest trouble. and will use
this remedy as directed. giving it a
fair trial. and experience no benefit.
you may return the bottle and have
your money refunded. We could not
make this offer did we not know that
DIR. Kings New Discovery could be
relied on. 1t never disappoints.
Trial bottles free AT HartZ & Tile
meyers drug store. Large size soc
and 81.
4 LEADER.
Since its first introduction Electric
Bitters has gained rapidly in popular
favor. until now it is clearly in the
lead among pure medicinal tonics
and Notwithstanding nothing
which permits its use as Il beverage
,r intozicant, it is recognized as the
best and purcst medicine for all all
ments of stomach. liver or kidnevs.
1t will cure sick headache. indigcs-
ton. constipation. and drive malaria
tom the system. Satisfaction guar
inteed with each bottle or the money
will he refunded. Price only soc per
title. Sold bv Hartz Il Whenever.
BUCKLEN ARNICA sALvE.
The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises. sores, ulcers. salt rheum
Fever sores. letter. chapped hands,
chilblains. corns, and all skin erup,
tions. and positively cures piles or
no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by Hartz 6 Cllemever
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-07-08

~ Charles W Hitchcock ~ Detroit.
secsstsrs - the Msehigan state Medical
~Hiety. saiird "a pr Eoi-.s. prpzisl,-rt -
tAe ss,esets Yesterday saarn,ng. HE -.
fu-ns,l - his boriis ~ ~ y M tie vas
ls-'siag after ncihlne bat The rsutine
business ~ to .rtiety
MisS iuna Cispy~rfon. Recently rrs.
dneis~i frss,D the medieval Department q
the nbivrfSRty. Il VISITING her hrosher.
tiralKe tiaVprrtns she - s.snasslssinv
the ssiylealsltty - hsrasing hers.
- Nsa Ter Veen = tk- f.rsn q vsn
th,r Ven . Nitmaa, snd family are in
ehieapA They vxpeef h be gone about
tat N@s.ks
The Nis~cs Par Chsffee and Eernic.
k.ekweii - fsasiinrtph hass retnrn-.l
huFu~ after a week'- visit At , X Gers
y NJ Hnghart 4 zagiwuss- Fis-. -
visstrx rfls1ses IN firsH3 Rarl.l= lie
- a -cn Z NJ and Mr.. " q Hashart
Nrs = I. flsufss,h q F',,nnsein sss~et
u visstnx friensis ~ eirsn,i f.sks n >.
E'r,s e. " Stuft'iF z ofsrisa -ll~xe
= ss tie sty vssitisix soli-se irieask.
r-rsaient " q Hugtsft q sh~ q X
4 - e. bay VS. sss nishk
NJ. fsfas sets n Nsnis.s - visstisr
beF SISTER Mfs = "a ka-ey
Nass&in sAa@ln, a seoa.larst sss
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-07-08

Of all the sports aud games here on
Tuesday the niger sticking his head
through . hole In blanket and having
hard balls thrown at him at two for a
nickel seemed 20 be the most amusing.
and all day long he did . rousing busi-
ness. He Was struck on the head a
number % times and At night got beast
" drunk Today be left for his home at
Mecosfa. but was taken sick on the train
and when Reed City was reached he was
a corpse. IL - thought his sk'ili was
fractured. Michigan State Democrat.
A Young hero il Eddie Cameron %
Bro~kway. Vie and his IA year old
brother had been firing crackers IN the
barn. and becoming tired. lay down on
the hay and went asleep Eddie vas
Awakened 10y . smell of smoke. He
rushcd out. hut remembering his
brother. started back. Twice hs vas
driven back BY flames. and finally sue
c-ssisd in reaching him Eddie had TO
leave his brother 81 his fate. only
reached the air sr drop unconscious.
terribly burned The boy will die
Captain stoner. sergeant at arms ~
ths hoasr. vas working on his farm near
Lansing when q fifty pound stone fell
ard struck MIN on fhe neal 10
doughty soldier farmer had narrow 80
cape Ter hss life.
The Lansing tan club viii have a
sh.s1s Jaly IL between the owners -
Parker ard Laf~vrr guns Tho winners
~ili -hout In Chicago 10 September Zoe
Oh. sl.so prize offered h. sporting
paper
I.snssng's Ere department " Kicking
because the eeesls sfe - thick and 80
high thai n - rsth difficulty that ny
Grants are fouod shea an alarm !.
turned in- Niee eeunty village. Ian
siug.
The state trucps vlli rot 81 to chi
r.ro On August 5 >as roaes The nsei
anehtsls plea>sr~shi~ asss thai the
sraaasss At Island t&ks srs Ia hne COO
diflna.
M ard Me- sle.,sr- Ft,~s ~ho s~fe
esesasfssi IN The t.ssssssa Hf.. bad
eniy l-een usssstet fss hours sh~a
aesth s~~npissssi ths hnnsY
Al as@, q Detfest ss.tofef a.ss.
esii.>i a. - 9snse 4 ths aaethef q tt-
shti.fs-n sisf ss~ set 18th = sazssf. kss
~ !. ~ th. ks~rst~s fss sssssss.