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WON BY ONE BIRD.


(By Associated Press.)
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 22.-The eighth
shoot for the possession Of the Riverton
challenge plate took place to-day on the
Riverton Gun Club grounds. The con-
testants were Robert A. WEIGH. the
present holder. and Leonard Finletter,
both members of the Riverton Gun
Club. The conditions Of to-day's match
were 100 birds each, with so yards boun-
Diary. WEIGH has won the plate four
times, defeating George Work, Fred
Hoey, James Wolstencroft and Thomas
Dando Work has won 1t twice. defeat
ing Thomas Dando and Fred Hoey. and
the latter has won 1t once, he being the
first holder, having won the plate from
twenty-five competitors on May 4. at
Riyerton.
part Of the match wasremarkably good
1 At the end of the ...ieth round the
score stood: Welch killed u. missed s.;
Finletter killed %, missed !.
Welch missed his hrst, third and forty
eighth birds; Finletter missed his forty
sixth.
dfth round stood: Welch killed D..
missed s.; Finletter killed II, missed T.,
Finlettsr was In hard luck toward the
end and lost the match by one bird; The
| final score was WEIGH. killed. 81,
missed, 0; Finletter, killed. %. missed, To-
The evening world., 1894-08-22
G0OD-BY TO ANS0N'S men.
Last Game Here with the Chicasea
This Season.
Especial to The Evening WORLDLY


POLO GROUNDS, N. Y, Aug e.
After this afternoon. II the Polo Ground
rooters and fans wish to see the Chi
Cages play against the Giants, they'n
have to journey to Borasville, for the
lads from the Windy City played their
last game this season on the Polo
Grounds this afternoon. To-day's game
was the play-off Of the second game on
Saturday last, which was tied 6 to S.
The theatrical manager who has
worked baseball for all its worth this
season, both here and In Boston, sent
up another feature of to-day's game.
1t WAS huge bat. six feet tail. and at
the end, the batting end, was fully eigh-
teen inches In circumference. 1t was
labelled, THE bat Arson used In Louis
ville," and was meant as Q satire on the
kick the captain made about the light
balls in Louisville. Anson's absence
lost the, theatrical man a nice chance
for another "ad."
The attendance was small this after
noon. and 1000 would be a generous es-
innate: The teams batted and played a.
appended:
The evening world., 1894-08-22
BAR ASSOCIATION MEETS.
President COoIey's Speech Read to
the Session In Saratoga.
Inv Associated Prexsl

SARATOGA. N. Y, Aug. 22.-The
American Bar Association. OF which
Judge Thomas NJ. Cooley, OF Ann Arbor,
Mich, is president, began It's seven
teenth annual meeting here this morn
ing. The President being absent by
reason OF illness. his address was read
by Judge Samuel F. Hunt, Of Cincin-
natl. ..
l. was very lengthy. and communal
Gated the most noteworthy changes in
statutory laws on points OF general in
terest which have been made in the
several States and by Congress during
the preceding year.
Secretary John Hinkley. of Baltimore,
Md. reported the membership as Ills
and the election of so new members.
Every State but Nevada and three out
of the five territories are represented.
The Treasurer. Francis Rawle, of Phila-
delphia, Pa. reported the finances in a
ncurishing condition and comfortable
balance In the bank. The Executive
Committee submitted it's report in the
section on legal education.
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g. c.: ~ Don't Think Want Any Dinner Just Now"

appearance. Speaker Crisp was In his
private room winding up work. He said
he had no intimation rs to the DISPOSE
ton OF the Tariff bill or the probable
time OF adjournment.
Senator German and Speaker Crisp had
a long conference to-day, and the mat
ter OF cary adjournment was discussed.
IL is believed by the Democratic leaders
that a business quorum cannot be longer
maintained In either House and that It
would sn. be wei Oh ts Watched lii az iourn
az The IA or their man, and
Yshed him about.
The evening world., 1894-08-22
DYNAMITE GUN TESTS.
Government Experst Delighted
with the Exhibition.
By AasoclAtsd Preaa.l

SANDY HOOK, N. j.. Aug. 22.-In con-
tinuation OF the trial OF the pneumatic
dynamite guns the test to-day was for
accuracy. Three dummies were FIRST
fired to obtain the range, Afterwards
eight loaded lo-inch projectiles, each con-
fred from the l5-inch gun, and all struck
the water apparently In the same spot.
The range was a.5o0 yards, Two seconds
time fuses were used. They acted per-
United States ordnance officers and
others who witnessed the exhibition were
not merely satisfied, but amazed. Sew
eral full charges Of 800 pounds gelatine
shells Will be bred Saturday
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WINNERS AT PARKWAY.
Tralee Took the First i'm a GaIIop
from TOOts.
Especial to The Worldly

PARKWAY DRIVING PARK, L. l.,
Aug. Zone of the best cards of the
meeting was presented at Parkway to-
day. The large crowd present bet
freely. and the bookmakers aid a good
chance to recoup their losses Of the early
part Of the weak. - .-s-.-'
The arst race. for maiden two-year-
Odds, four and half furlopns, was won
loot. rs Heiderl. second; Tree Top, ff5
Q5efbeD, third. Monte Carlo. Lune Dor,
Powhattan filly. Lady knight and
Bstting-TraIee, to j and to o;
Toots, to / and to /; Tree Top. 20 to l.
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SARATOGA RESULTS.
Ney FL santa Anita Won the First
and Best Race of the Day.

special to The Evening world.)
RACE TRACK, SARATOGA, Aug. q.
-lhe best race on the card here to-day
was the opening event, . dash Of
mile which brought six starters to the
post, including Galilee. Rey FL Santa
ANITA. Lake Shore and st. Maxim.
ealilee was the favorite and the judg-
Inent OF the talent was at fault, for he
niiShed poor third. His defeat was
"ue more to Martins poor riding than
anything else.
MARTIN began his run on the back
susteh' going from last place to second
iurions. thus, when Rey El Santa
Snlta went at him In the stretch, Gal
snss "a nothing left to finish and coll
msy ~ santa Anita ran like a race
u.s. To-day. and Is much Improved
''~ his last race. He should be q
The evening world., 1894-08-22
PANIC AMONG POLICE.
sound of a Pistol shot at Head
quarters startIes OmciaIs.

There was excitement at Police Head
quarters to-day when the sound OF a
pistol shot rang through the halls. Some
thought q bomb had exploded, and ran
out into the street.
II didn't take much investigation to
fired the shot 1t 10 customary for him
fore slowing It. Ne was doing this when
a cartridge sxpiosced, much 70 MS SUI, sur.
to alarm those In the building and make
o few minutes pause In the police trials.
The evening world., 1894-08-22
Wire New. In Brief.

Fire in the hVe-story building at the southeast
corner Of Madison and Market strsetS. Chicago.
last night caused total damage OF SOC 600, The
chicago freight hoaas Of the Wisconsin Division
q the ChieAEo ana Northwestern Railroad was
totally destroyed last night The loss 10 estimated
At ,3S. 900.
PsytOn q Green. manufacturing jewellers, Of
Providence, r. L. made an assignment for the
bensht Of their creditors yesterday.
The evening world., 1894-08-22

The o O'Clock Edition and the
Sporting Extra Of The EvsAiaS
World eontain mere sporting news
Of interest thu. can he fsuna In
any ether evening nswsDaDsr.
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Ed keatrey piloted the way 70 the
half-mile poe, followed by Lake Shore
moved from last place to second. and
breaking In to the stretch he went to the
front. His move had been made too
soon. however, for when Rey Eel Santa
Anita challenged Galilee went all to
pieces. Rey III Santa Anita won easily
by length and a half from Lake Shore,
who was the same distance in front of
Galilee. Time--1i5.
Mutuels paid. one, two. three: On Rey
FL Santa Anita, $3.50; Lake Shore, A.l0;
Galilee, $3.50.
The evening world., 1894-08-22
The First Requisite.

WT0m IN EAcnAHBVJ
Clara-I am going TO ask papa to get
me a bicycle.
Mother-Have you consulted the dootory
Clara-No, but have consulted .
drsssmaker.
The evening world., 1894-08-22

Urania cut out the running to the
stretch, with Flash. Pepper and Cam
Pepper caught Urania at the furlong
role and passing her won easily by a
length and half. Urania was three
lengths in front Of Campania. Time
The evening world., 1894-08-22
SECOND RACE.

Promenade led from start to finish, and
won easily by five lengths from Tusca-
rora, who was a half length In front of
Blue Garter. Time--l.29 "a
Mutuels paid, one, two. three: On
Promenade, $3.50; Tusacarora, IS; Blue
Garter, $3.50.
The evening world., 1894-08-22

Mr. LEHMAN. ~ william ST. was cured OF In
somnIA by the ELEcTRoPoIsE No medicine
Not battery. Call or write. liza y way. -
The evening world., 1894-08-22
Eve


strong factor in the Sheepshead Stakes
during the Fall.
Lake Shore, who was second, was a
10 to 1 chance. He Is a colt who could
win In fair company. but his owner In
sists on stacking up against stake colts.
Promenade, an odds-on favorite,
scooped the second race with carcely
an effort. Perkins took the mare right
out, and the others never knew which
way she went. Tuscarora, the extreme
outsider, under Reagan's hard riding.
got up. and beat Blue Garter half
length for the place.
FIRST RACE.
The evening world., 1894-08-22
Armitaee Beaten In the
SltCh Race at
Jerome
ETTARRE GOT THE. FIRST.
Harry Reed Defeated Tinge and
Lodi in the Third
Event.
Especial to The Evening world.)

RACE TRACK, JEROME PARK,
Aug. 22.-The prospects of excellent
sport attracted q good-sized crowd to the
winding old course here to-day. There
were two match races, besides five other
attractive looking events down for de-
cision, and the match races both prom
red the most exciting kind of contests
While both were practically match
races. the official programme announced
that as sweepstakes OF slVN with $1,000
added, $500 OF which to second, the
match between Stonenell and Glen
moyne attracted the greater amount Of
interest.
On the programme sent out last night
this was announced as the fourth race,
but for some reason 1t was changed to
The seventh, the Armitage-Pochino
match being the fourth.
When Stonenell and Glenmoyne met,
. week ago to-day, Glenmoyne won
easily: but stonenell is in better shape
The weather was perfect for the sport.
q nice breeze sweeping through the
stand The track was in tine condi-
Pnp pyyer occupied the Stewards
Half . doxsn two-year-old FLIES faced
the nag for the opening race, Of which
Bill" Brien's Na.kyrie WIS q hot Ia
vorits, having been backed from to
to TO 10. she was disposed of before
going half q mile. Ettarre led all the
way and won easily by length and a
half.
The second race resulted in a big upset.
Speculation was played az though 1t were
all over. The start was a miserable
one. Bonavepture being LETT. and the rest
PecKsniff made the running to the club
house dip. where Gov. Sneehan, who got
on well, went on and lasted long enousn
to beat the favorite by a neck in flu
Tious drive. George harris won heavily
over the race, backing him from 20 to /
to 8 to ],
FIRST RACE.
Sweepstakes Of SO EACH with $500 added for
tHo-rasr-aId nlllaa. Railing; FIVE and q half fur
The evening world., 1894-08-22

Ettarre led from nag fall to finish,
q half. Vslkyrte was second to the turn
into the stretch, and here Cora passed
Ter, In the last few Jumps Emma came
with q rush and beat Cora two lengths
for the place. Time-l.1l.
Mutueis paid: Straight, $21.65; place.
S11; third, $6.l5. Emma, place, $3.50;
third, A.15. Cora, third. A.S.
SECOND RACE.
Sweepstakes Of $40 each, with $500 added; for
thrss year -olds and upward; Titan course, about
The evening world., 1894-08-22

Pecksniff led to the clubhouse dip,
where Gov. 6heehan went out and
opened up q gap of three lengths. He
a neck. Potentate came fast at the end
and was third. Time-1.N ga.
Mutuels paid: Straight, SIS; place. y;
third, - Speculation, place, $3.50; third,
&.i5. Potentate. third, Sa.lO
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Harry Reed led all the way and won
IN canter by q length and half from
Tinge, VINO was second. After the turn
into the clubhouse dip was made. Lodi
eehind Tinge. Southside bled and was
pulled. Doggett dismounting a sixteenth
from the finish. Time-l.l0.
nm Mltnsls paid; Straight. 80; place, $20 /;
go Lodi, third. A2S.
The match race between Poohino and
Armitage was won by Pochino. Time
LN Pochino was a to shot.
The evening world., 1894-08-22

Sweepstakes of SO each. with $500 added; for
two-yssr-eld niles; selling: i've and half FUR
LAM
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-29
Firing Big Guns.

1.-The man who has never been in close
proximity to u 100 ton gun when it is
fired can have little conception of the
noise and vibration" said Lieutenant
John w. Leigh, a retired naval officer
Partly by courtesy and partly by
chance / was on the Thunderer at the
siege Of Alexandria some years ago.
Two sets Of advice were given me rs to
how to act when the big guns were fired.
Old experienced seamen Gun stand the
shock by raising on their toes the mo-
ment the word is given to fire. The ma.
jority Of people, however, find it neces-
sary in order to preserve their ear drums
from pcrforation to lie down, resting
most of the weight on their hands and
toes. Even with this precaution the SEN
sation is most unpleasant until one gets
used to it. Even with the comparative.
ly small guns in general use in our navy
the conclusion on board q ship when q
shot is fired is very annoying, but the
enormous guns used so generally in Eu-
ropean navies are source Of terrible
danger to the crew as well as the
enemy. and doubt II they could posi-.
bly, bc used in hand to hand encoun-
ter. useful as they are for destroying
distant ports.-St. Louis Globe Demo.
crnt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-29

on a writ Of habeas corpus. Malm-
quist was sent down from Moline
sometime ago as a vagrant for 60
days. Court adjourned until Mon
day. July 8.
Owing to the unusually low bids
on the paving of the two sections OF
Seventeenth street and Nineteenth
street. the commissioners estimates
Of the cost Of the improvement is too
high. and they will be amended in
the court, SO as to cover the actual
cost Of such Improvement, and avoid
rebate.
So far the anti-Pullman strike has
not affected the Rock Island, al
though meetings OF the A. r. u. have
been held at Chicago and Des Moines.
1t is said with reference to the mat
ter, and report is current TO the ef-
feet that the c., X. /. & p. is to be
locked in Chicago at O'Clock this
evening.
The crew in charge Of yesterdays
X. p. excursion on the c., b. d q.
claim that the order from Roadmaster
Jones was to stop at Seventeenth in
stead of Twentieth, and that Mr..
Jones was on the train and saw the
crowd ut Twentieth, but gave no
orders to stop there. 1t was an ex-
ceedingly unfortunate misunder-
standing all around, as the officials
about the Burlington depot had said
that the train would stop at TWEEN
tieth. and were surprised when they
heard that it pulled past.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-29
GEO. w. D. HARRIS DEAD.
Well known Real Estate Man Dies This
Afternoon.

Well known Real Estate Man Dies This
Afternoon.
Geo W. ID. Harris breathed his last
Mt the Commercial hotel ut 1:30 this
afternoon.
As is known to all having acquain-
lance with Mr.. Harris, he had been
afflicted for years with spinal
troubles. which almost completely
deprived him of the use or control Of
his lower limbs ut times. Recently
he had been growing gradually weak
er, and last night when DIR. Trues-
dale was hastily summoned to his
office on Seventeenth street. he found
him in n heap under his desk, COM
pletely powerless to move q muscle.
though still conscious. He was
taken to his room Mt the Commercial
house, where he sank rapidly until
the end came.
biographical sketch.
Mr.. Harris came to Rock Island
about 1850. and was for a number of
years engaged in the implement bus
mess with the late j. II. Langley.
They were also commission mer-
chants. and later. incidental to this
pursuit, conducted.a steamboat agen-
cy. Years ago he was regarded as
one of Rock Islands foremost and
most active citizens. He was then
one of the most attractive and popu-
lar men in the city. In later years
q victim to disease, he has lived in n
quiet way. failing health having made
him mere shadow of his former
self. Mr.. Harris was Sc years of age.
To MIR. Harris, death must have
come rs blessed release. He had
suffered so long and had been so ut
terly helpless for years that he was
unable to walk about without the aid
of boy. whom he kept constantly
within call. Yet he managed to con-
duct his real estate and insurance
business to the last. and with a mod
crate degree of success. Naturally
industrious and am bilious. he felt the
Interpretation which his disease
brought upon him. more. perhaps, than
others more Indifferent might have.
Yet he maintained pleasant de-
meanor toward all, and he kept up a
wo nderful courage until the conquer
or of all cut him down.
The funeral arrangements will be
delayed. pending news from his neice
in Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-29
Rock Islands Great Trade Event.

Rock Islands Great Trade Event.
In Midsummer Merchs ndisng-This week we pro-
pose to sell Muslin Underwear il never before has
been sold i'm the tr-cities.
You have been offered bargains. drives reductions
etc., but when YOU can get GOLD DOLLARS FOR
LESS THAN FIFTY CENTS. you must think quickly
and act promptly if you want any
1t is only the purchasing power OF prompt cash
with people who wanted it worse than we did, that
enables to offer you the extraordinary values in
Muslin Underwear named below.
This purchase have divided into two big lots
quite regardless of the cost to Indeed in many
instances the prices named less than half cost
Lot I-25c. Lot goo.
You have bought Csc and soc Muslin Underwear
before, but such great big values as we have
crammed into these two prices.
Lot L. at Csc. embraces Night Dresses. nicely made
and trimmed, with ruffe or Torchon lace.
Skirts. good heavy cotton with 5-inch rufie
Chemise lace and embroidery trimmed
Corset Covers in pretty designs embroidery trim
med.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-29
Fourth Of July ExcuralOn.

For Fourth of July the c., NJ. &
st. =. railroad will sell excurs ion
tickets for one and one-third fare for
the round trip any distance not over
200 miles. Tickets on sale July s
and 4. good to return July 5. No
extension given on tickets.
f. ID. w. HOLMES. Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-29

John G. Luton. Of lie Roy, N. r.,
n prominent grocer and G. A. X.
man, says: ~ have been troubled
with indigestion and biliousness for
years. Tried Parks tea and it has
cured me. / recommend it to every
body" Sold by Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-29
@1|z||E81
DIFFERENT TIMES

DIFFERENT TIMES
bring different methods The big. bulky
pills such as our grandfathers bad to put up
with won't do to-day. Medical science has
gone beyond them. It has given US some
thing better-Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets;
tiny as mustard seeds, but moro effective
than anything you can take. That's be-
cause their methods are more natural.
They have a peculiar strengthening or tonic
effect ON the lining membranes Of the intes-
tines, which gives permanent cure. They
prevent, relieve, and put an end to Bilious
ness, CONSTIPATION, Jaundice, Dizziness, Sour
Stomach, Sick or Bilious Headaches, Indi-
gestion, and every like disorder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-29

Reduced Exc1rsioa Rates to the East via
the h., c. r. = n. Railway.
National Educational Association
meeting. Asbury Park. N. j., July
1918, 1894. One fare plus 81 for the
round trip. Tickets on sale from all
stations July and 8. Good to re-
turn until July 90.
Annual meeting Young Peoples
Society of Christian Endeaver, Cieve-
land. Ohio. July 11-15. 1894. One
fare for the round trip. Tickets on
sale from all stations July 3 and 10.
Good To return until Aug. l.
Annual meeting Baptist Young
Peoples Union, Toronto. Ont, July
1922, 1894. One fare for the round
trip. Tickets on sale from all sta
tions July II and IS. Good to return
until Aug. 8.
For further particulars inquire of
station agent or address the under
signed. j. MORTON,
Gen1. Tiki. and Pass. Agt,
Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-29

Fair weather and continued higl
temperature for today and Saturday
southerly winds.
F. j. WALL. Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-29
River Riplets.

The stage of the water at the Rock
Island bridge at noon was $40; the
temperature 90.
The Pilot came down with four
barges.
The Patience and Robert Dodds
went north.
The torpedo boat, Ericsson, has
not yet departed for st. Louis, and
is awaiting the arrival of the tow
boat. Dolphin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-29

"Incurable cases Of Catarrh are cured,
Catarrh Remedy. The makers of this medi-
cine guarantee it to benefit or cure, or
money refunded. By all dealers in medi-
cincs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-29
MCIntyre-ReCk Dry GoodsCo.


Drawers neatly tucked. yoke bands, and trim,
with lace, embroidery or hemstitched -N'hed
Children's Drawers heavy cotton. trimms, -,
embroidery. Infants Slips, which also mai. VII. WIN
lent Baby Night Dresses. ei-
Lot 2. at Soc, embraces the same articles ,c,.
dren's Drawers and Infants Slips excepted an Ill
in superior manner of Cambria Splendid Mp.ii,
and handsomely trimmed, the values Of which .
in excess Of the price. 'ar
Night Gown OF good muslin. nicely trimmed
25c, requires comment. ''r
In addition to the above. offer u dozen Cb;,,
Drawers very well made, at &c and &c 's
Twelve dozen Corset Covers, worth 22c a, orI n
Childs Summer Waists.
Twenty dozen Chid's Fine Jean Summer Maze.
tape bound a 32c leader. at just 16c and many OH
values the mention of which space forbds d. ~.
miss this sale, as you'll surey regret it if Won d
We will try not to limit you on quantity.
A Word About Wash Goods.
just word about Wash Goods for this wal
There will be some moving prices put on some nice
seasonable goods. 1t will pay you to in often
and
ReCk Dry Goods Co.
nd I'LL Second avenue, Rock Island.
The Colored citizen., 1894-10-01
ISSUE JOINED.
Hard Work and q Steady Pull Needed.

The nominations have all been made
and issue is now joined. From now
till election much hard work Is ahead
and to assure success there must be a
united and steady pull by each and
every interested party. The republi-
cans of this county have selected a
strong and winning ticket, excepting
one or two nominees. who are not up
to the standard demanded by the
voters who generally elect the sue.
cessful candidates. This, however,
is matter of small ssoucerp. and If
perchance two or ffoee men have
worked themselves q the ticket and
the electors feel th below grade,
let them be slaughtered and their
fate will serve as a warning in the
future. There is no doubt that the
republicans could elect every officer
in the county year in aud out, If the
proper nominees, who are quite nu.
merous within the folds of the party,
we're selected. But, in the confusion
and scramble some Objectionable and
weak brothers generally steal in, and
1t Is for this class that the discrim.
mating and independent republican
voters 60 cunning.
The Colored citizen., 1894-10-01
CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME.

There is class of colored men who
go hither and thither paving the
ground and saving the air because
the color line is drawn against them
by some whisky shop or what not.
Follow these same men to their shops
and you will find to your humiliation
ahd disgust that they lever blatant,
mouthy and indignant when they are
the victim) are thelfirst and foremost
to draw the color line against their
own people, and that, too, no matter
how respectable or gentlemanly, and
that they will not only refuse to
serve them, but will boast in public
thereof. Men of their class should be
bI anded, and when they 60 about de-
manding from others what they them
selves refuse to accord, they should
not only be refused accommodation,
but they should be elected. Men OF
this class should first extract the
beam from self before hunting for the
mote in others. They should first put
their own household In order before
looking after that of others.