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The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1894-02-24
THE WEIGHT OF 4 TON.
Attorney Thomas, Of Washington. n
lightens the District.

Attorney Thomas, Of Washington. In
lightens the District.
In the last district appropriation bill
there appeared an item allowing so
cents per ton for the removal Of gar
bage in steel tanks, says the Washing
ton Star. Shortly after the law went
into operation a question arose as to
what number of pounds constituted .
ton. The contractors claimed that
1000 pounds was the legal ton and
made returns on that basis. The first
auditor, however, was not disposed to
pass the account until the commission
ers explained the definition Of the word
''ton."
Attorney Thomas was called upon to
give his opinion OF the matter and re-
turned the papers with the following
opinion:
1.-THE act does not specify the num-
Der of pounds which shall compose .
ton and hence we must GO outside for
. definition. Among other definitions
of the word ton given BY Webster 10
the following: The weight Of twenty
hundred gross or 3,240 pounds In the
United States the ton Is commonly esti.
mated 1t 5000 pounds; this h some-
times called the short ton.' The law
in relation to the collection of duties
on imports prescribes that whenever
the word ton Is used in reference to
weighing bulky articles In custom
houses, it shall be construed 10 mean
twenty hundred weight, each hundred
weight being liz pounds avoirdupois,
but this section throws no light on the
question, since but for the statute
1000 pounds might have been consid-
cred by custom-house officials as ton.
Nor would there seem to be any prac-
tice In the district amounting to usage,
since by an ordinance Of the late cor
poration Of Washington in regard to
the sale of coal, 2,240 pounds is fixed As
q ton, while section 1.l9o Of the dis
trict revised statutes makes 1000
pounds Of hay or straw ton. In the
absence Of q definition Of the word
ton in the act Of March 8, 1898, no
special importance is to be attached to
section 2,o5l of the revised statutes, In
regard to the collection OF duties,
making 3,240 pou nds a ton, as showing
what congress intended by the use Of
that word in the act OF March 8. 1893
For these reasons my opinion Is that
1900 pounds Is to be taken az ton in
weighing garbage under the act Of
1894"
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1894-02-24
Th. K,t&4rorx s tho holA r1prA1Antaf1.a

The Kft4foax is the .bolA representative
Of the Ursat Upper Weed Mvers 9ewpeth
and Smoky ninin9 reeieaes ands 1o1a1d-
- it 10 IN tle very heart Of stks AAest 4soua-
ising mining country o., the fac6 6f t{ae-
earth. and leaving nothing untionet 70 pre-
sent its readers . complete syAoPsla'df saf
mining news and developments, - veil -
matters of local Importance ia and about
Ketchum, it is an invaluable guide for cap
ital and informant to the settler Of every
craft and position. Subscribe for it, Rad
it, and let your friends read It.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1894-02-24
FOND or WEDDING CAKE.
4 Host once Rat Dsah1dk fsoo - C1svl
land With Letters AnA Hockagoe.

4 Fnse oMcs Rat Isak1ak frss - C1svs-
land With Letters snA Rsckaess-
"Have you ever heard Of DUR post
office rat?" queried handler Of Cleve-
land mail addressing = writer for the
Leader. HE is . kleptomaniac, = born
thief, guess" continued the clerk,
HE steals letters and We cannot keep
him from it. He hasa taste for we'd.
ding cake, too, and his conscience
never restrains him from indulginS It.
We have set q trap for him repeatedly,
but he Is too wise for us." The clerk
then diseoursed concerning the habits
Of the distinguished rodent. HE hides
among the rubbish Of the room," he
said. land has several means Of ready
access to the outside world. He takes
charge Of affairs when we are ont. The
other day he was seen sitting upright
on the table nibbling ct . package Of
hickory mt kernels which happened
to be side-tracked during transit
through the malls Not long ago box
Of wedding cake got lost. A card was
mailed to the sender tdf come and COR
rect the address. She called and when
we looked for the package it was gone.
A feeling something Ike that which
crcpt over old Mother Hubbard when
she went to the cupboard 70 get her
poor dog bone gradually gained pos
session Of as. The rat had made OF
with the cake, and the closest search
revealed only scattered Fragments Of
precious sweetmeat. We thought for
. long time that some in4uisitive per
son was taking certain missives, but
our Suspicious proved 70 be unfounded.
One day we discovered several Of the
letters near hole made by the
rat under q deak. he had taken them
as for as he could, and then had bade
them good-by."
The rat makes the correcting clerks
Office his principal rendezvous It is
there that stray letters and packages
are held for . time to ascertain their
correct address or for additional
postage.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1894-02-24
A ZONE aAilWAY SYSTEM.
Results In TripalnE sfhs PDescngsr eosl
ness d HunGary.

RAsults In TripalnG fAo Passenger oosl.
ness u Hungary.
A remarkable revolution in railway
travelling was brought about in Hun
gary some years ago by the introdac
ton Of cheap fares and the zone sys-
tenn, says the London News. The fare:
were lowered from about 10 to 80 pc,
cent, and the country divided into
zones, having Buda-Pesth as their cen
ter. The first zone Ia. fifteen miles
broad. tho second to the twelfth arc
each nine miles, the twelfth and thir-
teenth fifteen miles, and the fourteenth
includes all the rest OF the country.
The fare for each zone is 1od. first
class, Sd. second and Sd third; while
the rates are reduced one-half tor
parties of workmen.
What the new system has accom-
plished is shown by report just issued
by the Hungarian ngovernment, dealing
with the working Of the state railways
for the years 1891 and 1891. From
9,o0O, 900 passengers carried in 1883, the
year previous to the Introduction of
the zone system, the number has risen
to over g, 500, 900, IN increase of PIG
per cent. This result Is almost entire
~ due to the new system, the augment
alton being six times greater than on
the Austrian railwsysduring the same
period.
The receipts have Improved to the
extent of 20 per cent. The third-class
carriagos were abolished last year on
express trains running beyond the
short distances. The growth of the
traffic In the first zoue by the ordinary
trsins has been as mach as 627 per
cent, mostly in the third-class- It is
noteworthy that the @Arst and four
teenth zones, or the shgrtest and long
est distances, give the largest results,
both in the number Of persons carried
and in the receiptA
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1894-02-24
/ GERMAN COLONY AT JAFfA.
Kafdshlps OF Religious Sect That sAe-
tied In Palestine.

The last number OF the 0artenlaube
tells tho story Of a religious enterprise
which has all tho romance of the
strange episode OF Mormonlsm without
any Of its repulsive features, says the
Manchester Guardian. About the mid
die Of the present century o Swabian
peasant farmer -Christoph Hoffman,
conceived the notion that he was
divinely called to build at Jerusalem
. temple In readiness for the approach
ing millennium. By degrees this
sturdy fanatic gained considerable In
Auence over his countrymen-an In
huence which may be estimated by the
fact that he successfully contested the
seat Tor Ludwigsburg In the German
parliament in the year 1648, though
the famous David Strauss, himself
native OF the town, was his opponent.
After aoending some years in prose-
lytizing and collecting the necessary
funds Hoffman, made some overtures
to the Turkish government for the &C.
Quisition OF land. but the episode of
the Crimean war indefinitely postponed
any chances which he might have had
Of success. In 1858 three mem bers OF
the sect were sent out to the promised
land as pioneers. BY and BY these
were followed by others, who Travelled
over the country literally from Dan to
to Beersheba. Many died from fever
and hardship, but q nucleus still re-
mained. These were Joined at last BY
Hoffman, himself in 1859, and colony
was definitely founded 1t Jafa, which
Hodmann administered till his death in
1885.
Whatever the country may have been;
In ancient times, the Swabian peasants
did not dnd It 50 land flowing with
milk and hone r." They earned their
bread ct . greater cost Of effort than
they would have incurred In their ma
tive country, and they were, besides.
exposed to the hatred of their Moham-
medan neighbors. Yet, like the Nor
mons, they showed how much can be
done by . community moved by .
strong faith, however delusive; they
grew steadily in numbers and wealth.
Last year the colony numbered fifteen.
souls and cellared no less than
three thousand hcctolitres Of wine.
It is not little due to their persistent
agitation that railway has just been
opened between Jaffa and Jerusalem.
Who can say how far-reaohing may be
the results both Of the colony and the
railway -
Aan~ts pf tho Iguana.
In an article on ''Csnoeinq on the
Cuyumel," q writer ip Outing saya.
In many places the banks were walled
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1894-02-15

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-01

During the winter you should pat
ronize the Phillips-Rock Island ex-
cursions that run from Chicago and
Minneapolis every Tuesday, and via
Kansas City, Topeka. Wichita. Fl.
Worth and Ell Paso, lands YOU a.
Los Angeles the following Saturday
night.
The trip is quick and cheap. for a
second-class ticket takes you OIL a
fast. frst-class train, and sleep.rg
car all the way ouly costs So fl ON
Chicago. st. Paul OF Minneapolis. and
but V from Kansas City.
Write at once FOR a folder that
gives route and time table, and any
ticket agent can give you the rate for
a cheap ticket that permits you to
ride on the fastest train. end for
small amount additional ,mentioned
above you have "a Through Sleep
err"
These tourist excursions are a pop-
ular mode of travel, and in winter
this is a popular route.
JOHN SEBASTIAN, G. =. A.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-01
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet.
ter than Others and enjoy lille more wifi; Ii
less expenditure, by more promotir
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being. will attest
the value to health of the pure liouid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs
Its excellence is due to its presenting
IN the form most acceptable and pleas,
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties OF perfect lax
ative; effectuaily cleansing the system,
dispeiling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys. Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every objectionable substance.
syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but i. IS man
nfactured by the California Fig Syrup
10. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed. you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-01
sunday Services.


At Trinity chapel, Rev. X. +.
Sweet, rector. even song and Sunday
school at $3.50 p. m.
AT Trinity church. Rev. X. r.
Sweet. rector. Tomorrow, First Sun
day in Advent. Sunday school at
9:l5 a. m. Mathis and celebration
at 1o:45 a. m. Even song at 1880
p. m.
Al the Forty-fourth street chapel.
preaching by Rev. W. ii. Stickel at
10:i5 a. N. and 1880 p. m Morning
subject. "A Visit to Calvary" Even
ing. .'lneNcusable Excuses" SUNDAY
school at 3 p. m.
At the Christian church. services
at l0:45 n. m. and 1880 p. m. con-
Quoted by the pastor, Rev. T. W.
Grafton. Morning subject. After
Thanksgiving Reflections" Evening.
Lost Through Neglect Sunday
school at 9:15 q. m. Y. =. S. G.. +.
at ESQ p. m.
AT the Central Presbyterian.
Rev. John II. Kerr. pastor. AT the
morBing service thc sacrament of the
Lords SBp"cr will be administered.
The usual evening service. SUNDAY
school at $50 a. IN. Monthly conse-
Grafton service of the Y. u. ;. &C.
at 6:ij p. IN.
At the First Methodist church.
services At 10:i5 =. N. and 1880 p. nj. .
by the pastor. Rev. +. W. Merrell.
Morning subject. ..tidelitv in the
Least Things the True Test of Life. -
Evening subject. The Eighth Beauti-
tude." Sunday school at $50
a. m, J. +. Robinson. superintend-
emit Young peoples meeting at $50
p. m.
At the United PRESBYTERIAN.
preaching b. the pastor. Rev. II. &.
Marshall. at 1913 n. IN. and 7:30 p.
m. Morning subject, ..Savcd-What
Next?' sermon especially for new
converts. Evening subject. The
Old Ways the Best" an evangelistic
sermon. Sabbath school at 9:31 a.
m. Young peoples meeting at Gas
p N.
At the First Baptist. preaching
by the pastor. Morning subject.
The Joy of a Christian Life" even
ing. What Must do to re Saved?
Look to an Upiifted Christ" Sun
day school at 9:l5 a. m. George
II. kingsbury. supertendent. b. Y.
=. L. meeting at ESQ p. IN. Topic.
''Are You Facing Toward God?''
Leader. Arthur Kahlke. Baptismal
in the evening.
AT the Broadway PRESBYTERIAN.
Rev. W S. Marquis, pastor. will
preach at 1915 a. NJ, aud 1:30 p. m.
morning subject, Mary, Type
of Contemplatire Piety;" evening.
Martha. Type of Practical Piety.''
Sunday school al 9:l5 a. m.
Young peoples meeting at Gas p.
m: South Park chapel Sabbath
school at 2:50 p. N.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-01
At Augustaua

Rev. A. Rodel.. associate editor OF
Augustana, delivered an entertain
ing lecture before q large audience
last evening, under the auspices of
the lyceum, on the subject, 1.-The
Lady OF Orlean." 1t was well de-
livered, and well received.
Next Monday evening the new col
iege gymnasium. which is, by the
way, one of the finest in the country.
the building and general apparatus
involving an outlay Of So, 400, will be
dedicated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-01
COUNTY BUILDING.

Nov. 2s.-Guardianship of Henry
Thielke. Request of minor and petit
ton for letters Of guardianship filed.
Bond filed and approved and letters
Of guardianship issued to George
Gosch.
3o.-In re petition Of Charles b.
Marshall for certificate of moral
character. Certificate of moral char
acter granted upon motion of j. T..
Kenworthy.
In repetition Of Samuel X. Ken
worthy for certificate of moral char
acter. Certificate of moral character
granted upon motion of j. T. Ken
worthy.
Estate of John Snyder. In the
matter of the sale of real estate to
pay debts. Bond fled and approved.
Hearing and order of sale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-01
Economics.

One and a half teaspoonfuls
Horsford's Baking Powder
gives letter results than two
full teaspoonfuls of any other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-01
Fine Pictorial Books,

rs the worlds famous authors
and greatest artists; books that
we give away to make every
home happy. Beautiful books.
hes, goods and bedrock prices.
These books will make lovely
Christmas gifts. Get your cards
and secure one or more of these
lovely premiums by Christmas
time.
r. F. SCHAUM.
cheap Cash Grocer, 1910 Third avenue,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-01

Rudy's Pile Suppository is guaran-
teed to cure piles and constipation
or money refunded. Fifty cents per
box. Send stamp for circular and
free sample to Martin Rudy, Lancas
ter. Pa. For sale by L. II. Thomas
and Hartz & Bahnscn, DRUGGISTS.
Rock Island, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-01
The NJ, t.crn Nst:,.r

has found that her little ones are i'm
proved more by the pleasant laxative.
Syrup Of Figs. when in need Of the
laxative effect of gentle remedy
than by any other. and that il is
more acceptable "a them. Children
enjoy it and it benefits them. The
true remedy, Syrup of Figs, is man
ufaetured by the California Fig Syr-
up company. only.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-01
" Stock is Fresh and New

Visit carly and bring your family
and friends. All are entitled to
ihi. new and special advantage,
and | want you specially to see
mv splendid lot of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-01

Hard coal. all sizes, per ton. 81 50
Discount for cash. per ton. rs
Camel coal per ton. ...6o 90
indiana block per ton. 900. 4 90
kentucky lump per ton ... rs
Carriage added IN less than ton or
ders. J.. G. FRAZER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-01
.rani Premium Books.

Give you your selection when
your purchases amount to the
sum named in the ticket you will
receive at my store. lean afford
to DO this because ! want to show
YOU the benefit of my new sys-
ten. and I extend to you advan-
tares that will make you INV
permanent customer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-01

At Trinity chapel, Rev. X. +
Sweet, rector. even song and Sunda,
school at 2:3o p. M.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-01

cheap Cash Grocer. 1910 Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-01
| cad them all,
Want YOUR trade,

And to get it will give you the
BEST QUALITY Of goods at the
LOWEST PRICES. As an ad-
Iitional inducement l offer you
- .,ecial discount in the shape of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-21
UINKLEY WANTS MONEY.

HE NEEDS 1T BADLY HE sAYS-A PATHETIC
APPEAL
Chairman James W. Huxley OF the Democratic
state Committee has issued a circular whlch
ought to prove excellent campaign literature lor
Republicans everywhere. He walls ana "eePs
throughout the remarkable document. few sam
pie paragraphs follow:
, 1.-THE impending election will decide the fate OF
the Democratic party in the State OF New-1orK
for years to come.
After McKane Maynard and the Lexow Com
mittee's work. coupled with the workingman
empty dnner-pail, Chairman Hinkley's conclusion
is entirely logical
But the party is still in extreme peril con-
tinues the circular. "A combination or condiions'
the elimination of years OF Republican policies.
seem 20 have inspired our Republican opponents
with the idea that they may under cover OF gen,
eraI discomfort deal a deathblow 10 democracy.
"The Republican candidate is mhohaire' o"f
candidate is poor. -, A.
"Our candidate is the owner Of one or the
most palatial mansions in the United StatesI,
'.Wolfert'S Roost Its cellars are stocked WIN
the choicest wines, many servants nit ABOUT the
premises. 80 .,, "a. y,
athos. eve confidently appeal to the people for
assistance Every contribution however small.
will he thankfully received and properly acknowi-
edged If, !, 49,. ..
One of these circulars 1t is said, Will be sent to
a man nv the name OF Grover Cleveland VINO
used 10 vote the Democratic ticket, and VINO once
gave $40 900 to elect himself.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-21
ENGAGED IN FIGHTING WlSSlG.

ANTI-MACHINE REPUBLICANS OF THE lid DIS
TRICT HOLD A RoUsING MEETING.
rousing and enthusiastic meeting OF Anti-Ma-
chine Republicans Of the lid Assembly District
was held last night at Odd Fellows Hall, NO ~
Forsyth-st The large hall crowded with Ike
nubljcars who are determined that, II work and
enthusiasm will do ii. the lid Assembly District
shall be wrested from the corrupt hands OF Tam
many Hall. Theodore F. Ruhle presided and spoke
earnestly and jubilantly Of the wave OF reform
sweeping over the city and State. Edward j. FRIES
was secretary. Reuben VI. Cohen, young ana eIo-
ouent Republican, gave the local Tammany can
didates many hard raps. He was followed ny
Charles s Adler the candidate for the Assembly
who is expected to give the fou-mouthed Wsslg
a close race Captain James Hatfield OF the lNth
District. gave the audience some sound Republican
advice.
otto A. Rosalsky. young and eloquent Repub-
lican followed in a speech that evoked the widest
applause His remarks on Hill were especially wen
received and 10 the point General @. II. La Grange
was the next speaker. The Anti-Machine OrganlM-
tion he declared the first TO begin the reform
movement and the first to look toward strong TOT
Mayor He prophesied Republican success, bo, y
State and city and suggested hat Mhn , hsadama
TO- in Fourteenth-st st. be purchased by popular
subscription and turned into a hospital or nome
Tammany Halls main sources OF none, men
said he white robcd charity would Walk wherc
formerly stalled greed and sx made practical
talk that set his hearers thinking. Christian Getz
The candidate for Alderman, closed the meeting IN
a forcble speech. and the 9rganza'on az
fving the entire Republican ticket and reafhrming
Wacbine Organization, and confidence In the presl-
dent John f. Milholland
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-21
LATIN IN LINE.
THEIR REFORM UNION PLEDGES ITS sCPPo
TO MR.. STRONG.

THEIR REFORM UNION PLEDGES ITS SUPPORT
TO MR.. STRONG
The official notification TO William l.. Strong OF
the Endorsement of his candidacy by the Latin
American Democratic Reform Union TOOK place
yesterday afternoon in the Strong headquarters
In the Sturtevant House. The delegation was COM
posed Of Antonio c. Gonzalez chairman Antonio
yucca G. Petit lie Brun, Charles Pessagno ana
Henry L. Bernier. Mr. Gonzalez addressed MI
Strong follows:
1T affords great pleasure as the chairman Oh
m. committee appointed by the Latin-American
Democratic Reform Union at its last meeting 10
inform you that association. in convention as
sembed unanimously resolved to pledge It's hearty
support to your candidacy as Mayor or the GU! Vi
New-York, as we'll TO the other cahdlda'es Sc
lected by the Committee Of Seventy hhowhs' aS
we know that If elected you Will give 10 Inns Guy
of New-York a clean and non-partisan business ad-
ministration we can only express to you the sat
isfaction we have in rendering you the support OF
The association represented by us is composed
of citizens of the United States who have come
from the countries of the Latin races ana VINO no"
reside in the city of NewYork. Their aim IS 10 CO., CO.
onerate with other associations having at heart the
best interests in the administration OF tne a -,
tR ne latin American Democratic Reform Un0n
wish YOU and the oih hspner of success
Mr. Strong. in responding san r,eosura 70 be in.
sorsed bv democratic Organization. and espe,
cally the Latin-American pGho ",d a forsirn-
Union Some OF the Drst L't ,his Civ our Consitu-
tion guarantees to us all no matter what ou
mr. prevous condition. the fullest rights Oh cit,at
shin II elected Mayor 1t will give me great peas
IRE TO welcome you on the afternoon OF New-hea'
Day at the City Hall ru,o ronor,er
.Smr ASSOCIATION probably controls 10000 votes We
are thoroughly organized in fourteen Assembly
tricts and We have been working steaony s'''e
last May. ~, c,rorg,s beadouarters
os,nrdsv vere General Horace Porter eX-Ma!or
Erace ex-Sheriff O'Brien. William BrookIei1
K.
Reaman and Joseph Larocque; , 49,, c.roro will
Wonday afternoon at o'clock Mr. strong W ,ba
,.caive 0fficial notice of his Enforcement og .e
h,ate democracy George Walton Green Is c'a"
han of the Notification Committee.