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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-06

Creaking shoes are an intolerable
nuisance. Yet some shoes will creak,
Notwithstanding every precaution. For
such intractable wear it is recommended
to pour small quantity Of lirseed or
sweet oil upon a fiat surface, like a
platter. and allow the soles to stand in
the oil over night. In that way they
will not only lose the squeak, but will
become saturated with the oil, making
them proof against dampness. Another
cure may be effected by taking them to
a cobbler and having one or two pegs
driven into the center Of the soles. -
New York World
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-06
River Riplets.

The Pittsburg went down early this
morning.
The Sidney is expected up Sunday
afternoon.
The St. Paul went north last even
ing, carrying 200 passengers.
The stage of water at the Rock
Island bridge at noon today was 2:90;
the temperature 20.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-06
Wedding Bells.

Herman b. Smith and Miss Mary
Love, of Rock Island, were married
at 3 O'Clock Wednesday afternoon by
Squire Halves.
Thomas b. Lundy and Miss Jennie
l.. Peacock. OF Davenport, were mar
ricd yesterday afternoon at the par
sonage of the First NJ. f. church,
Rev. +. w. Merrell officiating.
Yesterday morning at 10 o'clock at
the residence of the brides sister,
Mrs. Jessie Mckinley, 1912 Third
avenue, occurred the marriage of
George Brinkerhoff, of Minneapolis.
and Miss Nettie Carr. of Rock Island.
The ceremony was performed in the
presence of a mum Der of relatives
and friends by Rev. +. w. Merrell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brinkerhoff will make
their future home in Kansas City,
where the groom accepts a position
as foreman in one of Armour's pack
ing houses about July 30.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-06
When Travelling

whether on pleasure bent. or bust
ness. take on every trip a bottle of
Syrup of Figs. as it acts most pleas
antly and effectually on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, preventing fcvers,
headaches and other forms of sick
ness. For sale in SOC and 81 bottles
by all leading druggists. Manufact-
ured by the California Fig Syrup
Company, only.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-06

In case in which a man was accused
Of forgery a witness for the defense
managed to say, Il know that the pris-
oner cannot write his own name" "All
that is excluded" said the judge. 1.-The
prisoner is not charged with writing his
own name, but that Of some one elser'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-06
Household Specialties.

Mason jar rubbers Sc dozen.
Pint Mason jars &c each.
Quart Mason jars sc each.
Half-gallon Mason jars &c each.
Clothes pins 1c per dozen.
Solid steel. polished handle gar
den trowel &c.
Large size extra twisted wire po-
tatoe Inasher Sc.
The Surprise" egg beaten Sc.
Solid steel ice chisel Zoe.
Tanglefoot fly paper, double
sheet. SC sheet.
l gallon Glass Oil Can 19c.
Two-hoop wooden pail 13c.
Strong. well made screen door
Csc.
Spring hinges 10c pair.
Solid steel grass hook 19c.
Lemon squcezer Zoe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-06
The Home Association

The directors of the Home Build
ing Il Loan association held their an
nual meeting last evening, at which
the following officers for the ensuing
year were elected:
President-Henry Carse.
Vice President-Sewall Dodge.
Secretary-R. A. Donaldson.
Treasurer-J. NJ. Buford.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-06
Fetching.

Mrs. Spendleigh-Don't you think,
dear, that the way l dress is really
fetching?
Mr.. Spendleigh (groaning)-I should
say l did! 1t is fetching me into the
bankruptcy court Halo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-06

Taking rs basis the nationality of
all parents of pupils in our public
schools, it is found that Irish parents
are sending the largest percentage to
High schools.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-06
The following tabulation shows the
nationality of the parents of pupils:

OF the pupils OF the Rock Island
High school 20S of the school years
attendance just closed were born in
the United States and two in foreign
countries. The nationality of fathers
and mothers of High school pupils is
shown thus:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-06
CorsetS.

Rock Island Corset Headquarters
ash you to grand money saving
event. which includes a score of
specials in hot weather cor.ets of
net at Soc. All in one lot; take
YOUR choice for this week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-06
Dinner Sets.

A full Dinner set. semi-porcclain.
highly decorated. 100 pieces, for
$6.9o. 1t cant be cqualcd for dec
Grafton quality and price. Inspec-
ton invited.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-06
Ladies' Waists.

Ladies' Percale Waists in figures
and stripes. with large sleeves and
fancy fronts, only ISc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-06
PUPILS AND PARENTS.
Some Interesting Figures About Our Pub.
lie Schools,

Some Interesting Figures About Our Pub.
lie Schools.
Supt. S. S. Kemble, of the Rock
Island public schools, has prepared
an interesting statement of the ma
tionality of pupils in the Rock ISL
and schools for the year ending June.
1894 and 1891. In this it is shown
that the total enrolment in 1894 was
1882, as against 2,427 in 1891.
The number born in the United
States attending in 1894 is g.
572, while in 1891 the num-
Der was 2,21S. The number born in
this country, in attendance now, is
2,2l3; in foreign countries, III.
Parents
The following tabulation shows the
nationality of the parents of pupils
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-06
Foreign Wash Dress Fabrics.

French Crepon. handsomcst de-
signs. beautiful colorings, all the
latest ideas. regular 25c yard
quality, new at lie. as long rs they
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-06
DROPPED ANOTHER.
Rock Island Loses One More to Lii

Rock Island was defeated again
yesterday, the score being Il to 6 in
favor of Lincoln. The club arrived
this morning and. beginning this af
ternoon, will play three games with
Jacksonville. Yesterdays score is
appended:
Innings: 3 6 :.
Rock Island. ...........1 q o ! &c
lincoln. 100000. .......l D = 0 10 III
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-06
Umbrellas.

One sale of those nobby Umbrel-
las for rain or shine of handsome
twillcd silk, natural wood handles,
from Sl.25 To- $3.50; others ask for
same quality 80 to So.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-06
Lamps.

a beautiful Banquet Lamp, gold
finish, with Piper Boy figure, new
center draft burner. this week at
S2.lS; always sold ut $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-06
Miscellaneous.

Fans 1c. Fans &c, Fans Sc. Fans
up to 81.
Belts. shopping Bags.
Children's Fine Dresses, 35c TO
Sl.7j.
Boys Waists, turn-back cuffs.
finest grade lawn. large collar. lat
est novelties, embroidered front in
red and blue, Mt i3c and up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-06

Do you have headache, dizziness,
drowsiness, loss of appetite and 9TH
or symptoms of biliousness? Hoods
Sarsaparilla will cure you.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-06

B,tteries-sonier and O'Conner and Sage John.
son and Spesr. Ease hits-Rock bland. {; Lin
coin. ~. Errors-Rock Island, 1; Lincoln,a.
The only other game played yes
terdav was at Omaha. the score be-
ing Quincy, Il; Omaha, Is.
Play Ball.
When the club left it led the
league; its returns in fifth place.
In the l. games away from home
our club has made ia scores to the
15i made by competitors.
Now. boys, let us have some good
ball. You have been playing Jacks"
long enough. You are home and
that ought to give you some encour-
aTcment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-06
IaceS.

I.aces arriving daily-lower than
the lowest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-06
To be Given Away
$25 FREE
AND THIS is THE WAY WE WILL DO 1T

We have placed in each money
containing $25 United which will be
given to the opening the box The give
keys is simply this With every CASH PURCHASE dol
lar you pick out any key
containing the money exhibition both
The key that will the box has mixed among
well known business that there
with it, The keys the chances you
getting the The boxes will be opened
Der 10 and Is Now don't think that have advanced
prices Shoes for such is the selling
shoes just as cheap Remember the place
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-06
The Arsenal.

There was a report on foot last
night to the effect that orders had
been received at Rock Island arsenal
for ammunition, etc, to be sent for
ward to Chicago, but this is denied
at the post, as no military orders
bearing on the strike. it is claimed,
have been received there
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-06
Crockery.

Our Crockery stock is complete.
aud we ask YOU respectfully TO con-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-06
THE STRIKE.
No Change in the Condition OF the Local
Railroads..

Railroads.
The status of the strike so far as
Rock Island is concerned remains
unaltered. The Rock Island sent
train No. from Blue Island west at
$50 for Omaha this morning and No
II at $50 bound for Kansas CITY.
Trains 6, Il and = went east on time.
The c., b. IL q. and Milwaukee are
running as yesterday. The Peoria is
keeping up its regular complement
of trains, passenger and freight, al
though two of the freights may be
taken off tonight if business contin-
ues light.
The local conductors and engi-
neers' brotherhood have both called
meetings 10 discuss the situation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-06

The councils estimate of the work
between Fourth and Seventh avenues
* as follows
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-11-02
PLAYED MUSIC
FOR A BOLD WOMAN THIEF.
HIT On the Head, But Her Life Was
Saved By Her Hair.

CHICAGO, Nov. AN attempt
was made to rob Mrs. M. E. Page,
wife OF NJ. f. Page, the confectioner,
at her home 4l6 Garfield avenue.
A woman called upon Mrs. Page
and asked for a report OF society
affair in which Mrs. Page
was interested. The woman was
about 81 years Of age, we'll dressed
and Of pleasing address. She said
she was reporter for a morning
paper. Mrs. Pare invited the
young woman into her reception
room in the second story and en-
gagged her in conversation, which
after some time turned upon music
and the young woman requested
Mrs. Page to sing and play for her.
Mrs. Page consented and sat down
at the plano. She had scarcely
placed her hands upon the keys
when she received four heavy
blows from behind upon the top
OF her head. The blows however,
fell upon her hair coiled upon the
top OF her head and she was only
slightly stunned and cried Justify
for help. The young woman fled
down the stairs to the street. Mrs.
Page followed her and found she
had been stopped on the sidewalk
by two young men who seemed to
have hard time holding her.
Before Mrs. Page could say any
thing one OF the men advised her
to return and see If any OF her
jewelry had been stolen. Mrs.
Page did so and finding nothing
missing returned to the street. The
two young men and the woman
had disappeared and have not been
seen since. Several officers have
been detailed on the case but have
not made an arrest.
1t is thought the men were ac-
completes and it was their inten-
ton to get possession Of Mrs. Pages
jewellery valued at several thous-
and dollars.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-11-02
MURDER OF INFANTS
TO SECURE INSURANCE MONEY.
The Board of Health to Make a
Thorough Investigation.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Nov. p
1t Is believed by the State Board of
Health that the horrible practice
OF numbering young infants for in
surance taken out on them Is rap
idly growing among the lower
classes and negro population and
an investigation Is now in pro-
gress which promises to disclose
shocking condition Of affairs. For
a long time the board has been
closely watching the movements of
certain insurance companies who
make business OF selling risks on
the lives of infants and very young
children, and they havel found that
the practice has become so general
that it demands immediate invest
igation and perhaps correction. AS
the rates of this class OF insurance
are cheap, large business has
been done even among the poorer
classes and it is thought that
number Of child murders have
been the result but because OF the
want of evidence no specific facts
have been adduced. The commit
tee which was appointed to look
into the matter has just made its
report to the board of health con-
tanning much startling informa.
ton and the board has seen fit to
address a circular letter to every
physician in the state asking for
personal investigation upon their
part.
City Physician Holland, Of Chat
tanooga says that during the past
few months manv suspicious
deaths have occurred among ne
groes and for various reasons wa
confident that the child had been
murdered for the insurance money.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-11-02
TO Cut Production.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. "A report has
been in circulation among local
millers that Northwestern millers
had arranged plan whereby the
total daily output Of the combined
flour mills of the country shall be
curtailed. By this means 1T is
hoped to materially improve the
general market. Many of the
leading millers in st. Louis have
received circular signed by the
Northwestern millers, asking their
views as to the advisability of
shutting down all mills from De.
cember 10 to January 10 inclusive,
which, it Is said, will reduce the
output about 100000 barrels.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-11-02
Prosecuting the War.

YOKOHAMA, Nov. 1T is an.
nounce, here that the investment
of Port Arthur, by the Japanese
forces by land and sea had been
completed and a forward move
ment OF both Japanese armies in
the direction of Monkden is being
rapidly pushed. 1t is added that a
portion of Field Marshal Count
Ozamas' forces will attack KincEow
Azoya. In the meanwhile Gen.
NodZu's advance column is "ap-
preaching Fung Whang, to which
place all the Chinese troops re-
treated after leaving their posi-
tions, north Of the Yalu river. The
Japanese expect to defeat the Chi
nese at both places and unite their
columns before the walls OF Monk
den.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-11-02
Funeral obsequies Begun.

LIvIDIA, Nov. 1.-The remains
Of Alexander III have been en-
balmed and attired in the uniform
Of the Preobrakenki regiment OF
the guard and were conveyed this
morning to the small private
chapel in the palace. The bier is
surrounded with lighted candles
and watched by relays of priests
and officers of the army.
At the religious services all men,
bers of the imperial family and i'm.
perial household were present. The
officiating priest, after censing the
remains, began chanting the i'm
pressive liturgy. The whole cere-
mony was most imposing and pro-
duced the deepest effect on those
who were present.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-11-02
News From Nicaragua.

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, Nov. q
Under Secretary General Matcus
says, speaking of the affairs OF his
country, the new interior loan has
been taken up by resident mer-
chants, native and foreign, show
ing a wide spread confidence in
President Zalaya and Premier
Bace. Importations are grad
ually increasing. The release Of
the Americans, Browning,
Taylor and Ingram, who were
imprisoned in connection with the
Mosquito troubles, had good eff
feet in local foreign circles. Person
al protection and property guaran-
tees have been extended to all. A
telegraph line is being laid to the
Atlantic coast and both Bluefields
and Greytown will soon be in di-
rect communication with the out
side WOrldo
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-11-02
Peruvian Business Paralyzed.

NEW YORK, Nov. "A cores
pondent in Lima, Peru, cables that
business is in a paralytic state
throughout the republic. The in.
Jury done the commercial interests
is incalculable and it will be
years before Peru RECEIVERS from
the guerilla warfare which is far
from an end as ever. In a battle
with guerillas at Rhaco, the latter
were victorious and remain in
possession Of the town. The loss
on both sides was severe. In
PimentaI, the government troops
surprised Teodoro Seminario and
his followers, and the guerillas
were considerably worsted. In
the south, where the guerillas
are weak, various small bands
have been dispersed. Fry, British
consul of Chicayals, Seminario,
was the last victim. Theguerrillas
sent demand for 5000 soils, which
Fry refused. He was taken to Sem
mario and was compelled to de-
liver
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-11-02

Emperor Nicholas L; in which,
after formally announcing the
death OF his father, he urges that
the strength and firmness of Holy
Russia lies in it's unity and un-
bounded devotion to it's ruler and
takes a vow to make his sole aim
the development Of the power and
glory of beloved Russia and the
happiness of all faithful subjects.
The manifesto concludes with
commanding oaths OF allegiance to
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-11-02
New Waco Road.

A gentleman from Waco, now in
the city informs the LIGHT that
the wagon survey of the proposed
new railroad route from Waco to
Alexandria, La via Palestine and
Nacogdoches, has begun in charge
OF Geo. C. Probst, of Cincinnati. He
expects to consume three weeks in
the trip, observing the topography
of the country and its products,
after which he will return here
and hold conference with inter
ested parties, preparatory to his re-
turn to New York to report to the
capitalists whom he represents.
He gave the business men OF this
city positive assurances that the
eastern capitalistsbehind the enter
prise are thoroughly in earnest,
and will take immediate action
upon his report. He declares the
enterprise is an independent one,
at least for the present, and that
plenty Of capital is behind 1t.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-11-02
draped with crepe in countless

draped with crepe in countless
store windows.
The coincidence call Of the Pres
ident and French ministers at the
Russian embassy last evening was
marked by profound emotion upon
the Post of the president.
All theatres are closed tonight
and the day Of the funeral. The
municial council OF Paris today ar
ranged to send a deputation to St
Petersburg with floral wreaths for
the casket containing the remains
OF the late Emperor.
The council general Of the de-
partment of the Seine, took similar
action,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-11-02
WHAT THE PAPERS SAY.

Fort Worth Mail Telegram:
"What disease is it that has broken
out among prominent Democrats,
and which is complained OF as soon
as they are asked to make speeches
in behalf of the ticket? 1t Isl COM
mon thing to hear OF the old war
horses declining appointments on
account of sickness, but never take
to their beds or even stay at home.
The Mail.Telegram would like for
some one who is posted to tell what
name this general sickness Is
known by"
"a Houston preacher, assisted by
the Houston Post, is endeavoring
to work up such a sentiment
against gambling in that city as
will force the officers of the city to
close up the gambling hells. The
Mail-Telegram does not believe
that the Houston preacher has
started out right. 1.-THE preachers
would take as much interest in po-
litical elections-go out and bring
the voters to the polls, and counsel
the voters, then the officers would
show the preachers some consider
alton, and they would have an in
fluence in politics; but just so long
as the gamblers poll the most votes
| for the machine candidates, just so
long will city and county officials
permit gamblers to violate the laws
of the land to their hearts content.
Officers wink at and permit gam
bling in return for what the gam
bIers do for the officers on election
day. 1t is buy and sell with them
and that's all there is in it,"
Houston Herald: "What glo-
rious opportunity the blue.bellied
Puritans Of New England have to
Jump onto the Ohio lynchers. But
they will not do it as the outrage
occurred on northern soil. VIM.
Loyd Garrison will soon find out
that the people in any section OF
this country are going to raise con-
siderable hell whenever rape fiend
is caught"
Galveston News: "The federal
government offers $3.50 per head
for the bodies OF Bill Cook, Craw-
ford Crosby, alias "Cherokee Bill"
Buck Wigtman, alias "Bitter
Creek" Columbus Means, Skeeter,
James French, Sam Brown, Thorn
as Quarrels, Joe Jennings, Charles
Clifton, George Newman, "Slaugh-
ter Kid," Bill Doolin, all promin-
ent itlnerants Of the Indian terri
tory. Sixteen to one, not one OF
these great American heroes will
be satisfied with his per capita"
%Enr ado itinnal Iata Tele-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-11-02
The Grief of France.

PARIS, Nov. 2.-There is univer-
sal mourning throughout France,
at the death of the Gar. Although
manifestation of grief is quiet,
there is no doubling the fact, the
grief of France is profound and the
republic really believes it has lost
one of it's best friends by the death
of Alexander III.
The tri-color of France is draped
in black and displayed on all sides,
while pictures of the dead Gear are
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-11-02
CITY SANITARY WORK.
Report of the Health Department
for Month of October, 1894.
MORTUARY REPORT.

Total number OF deaths, So; whites 70,
colored Q; male SIS, female 81: under one
year, IS; from l 10 20 years, 20; from 20 to
90 wears, 81.
MAIN CAUSES OF DEATH-Consumptio
Is; enreritis (chiIdrenl, s; cholera infan.
tum, 3; continued fever. (childten), 5,
typhoid fever, 3: malarial fever, 2: mani
ton. (children), a; pneumonia, 2; trismus,
(chiIdrrn), 2: cancer, different organs,
Hrom 60 TO 20 years., 3; death by accid-nt,
(R. X 2; gunshOt wound, /; fractured
skull. LA: BriRhts disease. (40 to 81
years. 9; old age, $50 to 80 years., 8; sui
cides, (i0 to so years.. 3.
REPORT Of SANITARY WORK FOR MONTH
OF OCTOBER 1894.
Ward 1-Premisas inspected 255, clean
242, filthy ID; vaults inSD acted 255, clean
24O, filthy Is; vaults built OF stone lob,
Ium Der 1877, barrel system 4; vaults con-
Meeting with river, ditch or creek 10, hy-
drsnts $50.
Ward 2-Premises inspected Sl5, clean
Sl5, filthy 80; vaults inspected Sl5. clean
$50, filthy IS: vaults of stone 2S5, lumber
449, barrel system 43; vaults con
MEETING with river etc MIGRANTS 752.
Ward Premises INSPECTED 324;
clean 29l. filthy 80; vaults inspected 324,
clean 297, filthy 81; vaults nj stone 1O3, of
lumber lO4, barrel system 81; vaults con
Meeting with river, etc 6; hydrants 1872
Ward 4.-Premisrs in pected 26l, clean
$50, filthy 2; vaults inspected 23l, clean
227, tilthy2 vaults or stone Is, lumber
so, barrel system IA; connecting with
river. ETC., 35; hydrants 176: wells 20, els
tern 10;river t,ditch Is, San Pedro creek IA;
premieS without water. 9; MIGRANTS, l76.
Ward 5 -PremiseS inspected 337: clea".
327; filthy, 10; vaults Inspected, 1884;
vaults C. ea", 81; vaults filthy, 9; vaults
OF stone, l4l; lumber 80; barre system,
80; connecting with river, ETC., 80. wells
%, ciSterns 3, ditch 4; hydrantS, 3l9.
Wards. Premises inspected, 1923: clean
ed, 292: filthy. 81; vaults inspec I'd. 3D.;
cleaned. 27O; filthy, 1Ol; Of stone, 101; OF
lumber, 1911; bare system, 10; hydrants,
BIT
Ward mo report made.
Ward 8 -PremiSes inspected 25l; prem
ises clean 239; premises filthy 10; van Is
inspected. 249; vaults clean PAT; vaults
filthy s: vaults OF stone 204; vaults OF
lumber Is; barrel system IA; hydrants BIG.