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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-26
THE SECRETARY BIRD.
The Coal Manner In which 10 Kills Saake
1ss Natural Frey.

The Cool Manner In which 10 Ki1ls . Saako,
1ss Natural Frey.
As soon a. the secretary bird, or
make eater, Of South Africa discovers
make. IL advances toward IL without
hurry and without hesitation, and when
within striking distance IL Immediately
c!evafes its crest and the feathers of the
neck. and without losing any time de-
livers blow with its foot. II the snake
has avoided the blow and attempts TO
strike back. the bird interposes . wing.
thus receiving the deadly fangs harm
les-ly upon tho long feathers and i'm
rnetliately strikes again.
The fight !. hen virtually over, for
IL the secretasf gets in q single blow
the snakes back is broken. and the bird,
lightninglike, plants its foot firr-'v on
the reptiles neck and head. / ing
them into the ground. while it e, .rers
the comp de grace with its beak. and
then deliberately swallows the snake
whole. beginning at the tail, and just
before the head disappears. giving it an
enthusiastic parting rap ON the ground.
But there IL nothing refined about the
secretary birds appetite, for one writer
Gays he found inside one three serpents
"as long as his arm" II lizards :
inches long. 81 tor:oiscs about inches
in diameter. besides large quantity
Of gra.shoppsrs and other insects, or
in other words. 81 feet Of snake. g.:
Of lizard. 81. 1T tortoise and say Q yard
Of miscellaneous trifies!
The secretary bird 10 protected by the
cape authorities for the iInmenee public
benefit .it consefs In eating poisonous
snakes. and penalty IL attached by
law 20 it, destruction. And IL il were
necessary hundreds Of eyewitness
could he called TO prove its right to the
title II sefpentarius. Curiouely enough,
too. this bird may be trained, and IL
trained. TO protect poultry yards. NOT
only from snakes. which are too fond Of
eggs, but from other birds Of prey.-St.
James Budget.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-26

A treasury agent. speaking Of the
watchfulness Of Uncle Sans officials,
said: "A handsomely dressed man got
Oh . fefsyhoat and seemed to be unusu.
ally nervous. A moment more and he
wss struggling in the hands Of the on.
GERS and desperately clutching 1t the
lapels Of his coat. Its NO USE the
oflscess remarked: we know what you
have and where u Il. Better give e up
and save trouble.' Apparently crushed
by the discovery, the man quietly -
,issed in openiAs SEAMS and produced
the diamoods from various portions Of
his clOehing. Your shoes. please!' This
rather staggered him. bot he submitted
with good grace. and one of the heels
being unscseWed smother lot, thOugh
smaller and lco valuable than the 6fst,
wss found there. The diamcods wers
examined and prooounced to be . splen-
did article q paste. worth about -
cents each. THIS did not satisfy %, md
the man was stripped to the skin. A
huge piece Of sticking plaster was on
his hack, which We removed, and I'M
der 70 were concealed scoees Of genuine
diamouds. lt 10 not Often that rue
10 % adsoitly planned md psacticed. -
New York Times..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-26
KNOWLEDGE

Hsings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment wher
tightly used. The many, Who live bet.
ter than Others and enjoy life more, wisL
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs Of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs
is excellence is due to its presenting
In the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the rcfncshing and truly
beneficial properties Of a perfect lax.
esive; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling COILS, headaches and fevers
and permane ntly curing constipation.
It has given satisfaction &c millions and
net with the approval IF the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
aeys Liver and Bowels without weak.
ening them and il is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Fig. il for sale by ali drug.
yists in 50c and 81 bottles, but !: Is man
dfactured by the California Fig Syrup
VI. only, whuse name il printed on every
package, al.o the name, Syrup Of Figs,
and teing well informed, you viii not
0ccept any Substitute If offered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-26

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oons, q tFlal % GO 1898 I'D cGSviSSo
re - 90 sseS ~ sk
For sale by T. II. THOMAS, Drug.
Gist and optician.
Eyes tested Tree Of charge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-05
IS THIS A RCORBACk?
A Rumor That John Y. Mekane Has Been
 Fardoned.

A Rumor That John Y. MeKane Has Been
 fardoned.
 NEW YORK, Nov. 5.-The Tribune to- day publishes the following: "A frosh rumor reached this city last night to the effect that the notorious John |. McKane of Gravesend had been pardoned by Gov ernor Flower on Oct. 30; that he had been taken from the Sing Sing prison that same night and was already out of tho country. Tho fact. the report said, was to be kept n secret until after the election, and McKano was to remain abroad, in conformity with an arrange ment made with the governor and Mir. Hills campaign managers, for period of 90 days.
 "A lotter containing the positive state ment that MoKanc had been pardoned by the governor has been received by a citi- zen of Kings county, who stipulated that neither his own name nor that of his cor respondent should be made public. The letter boars date of Oct. 3t and came from a town In western New York
 At Sing Sing prison last night 1t was said by the keeper in charge that Mckane was still in the prison and that at that hour-about 12 D. m -he was in his cell. The keeper denied any knowledge of Nc Kane's pardon.
 Governor Flowers pardon clerk in the executive office at Albany also denied, when arumor that McKane had boon par doned was circulated last week, that there was in the office any record Of tho issuing of a pardon for tho Gravesond convict
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-05
TELEGRAPHIC TIDBITS.

Fifty seven Cinnamon In San Francisco have registered and will vote.
 Tho speed trial of the torpedo boat Er- lesson has boon ordered for next Thurs day.
 Senor Sagastn has been chosen as the new prime minister for Spain and has formed a new cabinet.
 The City of Mexico was badly shaken by an earthquake. three persons being killed and many houses destroyed.
 President J. c. Yetzer of the Cass County bank of Atlantic, Ia, has been found guilty of frauduleNt banking.
 The condition of Lord Randolph Church. III has become worse since reaching the United States and Is now such that he reeds constant attendance.
 An unknown negro near Cordova. S. C.. assaulted a young lady. whose nnmo has besn suppressed, on hor way to school and was promptly lynched.
 Theodore Kayser of St Louis, Ii.year- old son of August Kayser. died from the effects of n blow received from the hands of John Cronlich, Il years old.
 Vivian F. Church of Fairmont, Sls. Is years old, was shot and killed by R. c. Schae fer, an Indiana divinity student In play at the Lincoln (Neb. university.
 Frank Campbell of Buffalo, inspired by jealousy. shot Miss Devins as she was leaving hor fathers house accompanied by her escort the bullet striking her in the wrist.
 q The jury has allowed $50, GOO compen. sation to 10 paid 5y tho governfnsns tc nha 0at,y-hHrg FlSci tie Railway company fcr tLE tk,sIns ~ l-nds fpQuirs6 e hssD shs hifssfis hsssisnsit ints1e
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-05
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

Vote before going to verk. The polls will be open at 6 o'clock.
 Miss Maggie McGreevy of South Riverside street carried of the prize for turning in the largest amount of money of the different canvassers at St Ceciiia's fair. and as reward for her indefatigable labors received a handsome diamond ring from the fair committee. through the pas tor. Rev Dr Martin.
 The democrats of the third ward in common with their co-worksrs in the different districts of the town have a duty devolving upon them tomorrow which it is important that they should perform. Never before in the history of local and state politics was this duty so imperative An effort is being made to defeat the nominees of the party not only on politi- cal, but on religious grounds. While the latter has been kept in the background as much as it possibly could have been. never theless it has been used for all it is worth. in places where it was supposed to have the desired effect. The tactics used to se- cure the votes of the people by one of the nominees for representative on the oppo- sition ticket are the most unprincipled ever known in the history of local politics. Shll the worst thing that has been sud against the democratic nominees coming from an honorable source is that they are guilty of the atrocious crime of being young. But withal they have appeared bs- fore the voters of the town and have dis cussed in an intelligent manner the various subjects which are likely to come before the next branch of the legislature. and while engaged in this honorable method of political war other men were proving their superiority over these men by furnishing the wherewith to few unfortunate peo- ple around town to indulge in a grand old debauch. This kind of argument is not likely to win much favor at the polls.
 Do not remain at home. Your vote may save the day. A democratic governor of Massachusetts was once elected by one majority.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-05
The Remarkable Force of Men who are En- ployed on East Main Street by the Water bury Furniture Go.

When we take into consideration the material of which the working force of this emarkable concern is composed the ques- tion of it's wonderful popularity and phe- nom, nal growthIis easily answered There is no establishment anywhere that we know of that can show such a combination of rare. harmonius. thorough, practical business talent as can be found in this es- tablishment. There are nineteen steady. sober, reliable hustlers at work day in and day out. not including the transient help which have tn be hired from time to time. So completely have they the business in hand that the work goes on like the move ment of an eight-day clock. From the malcronian giant who prepares the goods to the earnest BISnA rkian who inspects them for the warer'Ioms; from the light hearted singer of Moore's melodies who delivers tn goods, to the enthusiastic Italian who col ects for the same, the care os the business and the welfare of the customer is uppermost in their minds. This spirit of harmony combined with in- telligence and zeal has made its influence felt in almost every home in this section 1S we were asked to point out the houses we HAVE NOT furnished, it would be IA simple task compared with the ones we have furnished. ''Oh its such a pleasant place to trade" lady was overheard to sNIlaSt week. 1ney uO not IIN IO LOECe z 'ods on you. There is not that ever lasting teasing to buy what you don't want such as you find in so many other stores. etc. etc. These are compliments which we hear quite frequently about our selves, and it is from this source we get our encouragement, our suc- cess and our business education. We also like to hear of our faults. It is much more valuable to a man to be told of his wrong side, because the right side can take care of. itself. It is fact beyond dispute that in looking over the remarkable numt 6, who ta-e taken each other for "better or worse" we have furnished nine tenths of them; and along with their parents blessing we hope that their jour ney through hfs may be free from blemishes as the Fur aiture that we sold them; that their faces may be as cheer ful as the fires in the FLEETWOOD and QUAKER Ranges. We hope that their disposition may be as even as the Carpets we laid on their floors; that the crockery we sold them won't break until their con-
 idence in us is BROKEN. And-so-forth to the end of the line. We furnish the house complete. You don't have to leave our store for anything in the house-furnish- ing line; and your bill wilIbe iD one place. We refer you to any respectable person for our reputation as to honorable deal ings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-05
FIREMEN CRUSHED.
Wall of Burning Building Fell on Them.
 and Two May Die.

and Two May Die.
 LOUISVILLE, Noy. 5.-Fire broke out in the building occupied by the Louisville branch of the Singer Sowing Machine Manufacturing company. and before tho flames could be extinguished did about $50, 900 worth of damage. Just as the flremen had the fro under control the rear wall of the Singer building fell, and several firemen were caught under 1t and badly hurt. Two of them-Valentino Riehl and James Mannix-may de.
 John Morton, captain of No. Engine company. was badly hurt about the head and breast; Monk Stink. pipeman, No. Engine company, left leg crushed and in- jured internally. Edward Riehl, ladder man, No. 9 Truck company, cut on top of head and left arm mashed.
 At the time of the fire there was a large audience present at the Avenue theater, which adjoins tho Singer building. The fire was discovered by the people on the stage. and the curtain was dropped in the middle of the last act. and in less than 20 minutes the house was emptied of its oc- cupants and panic averted. The fro Is believed to be incondiary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-05
A PlUCkY WOMAN.
Tut Three Armed Burglars to Flight After
 Ten Minutes Fight.

Ten Minutes Fight.
 DENVER, Nov 5.-Mrs Jamos D. Scott. wife of the proprietor of tho Capital Turf Exchange, vanquished three burglars who broke into her house after a desperate fight, in which she was seriously injured. One of the mon was armed with a rcvolv- CT, another with n slungshot and the third with billy. With these weapons they rained blow after blow upon her head, arms and body, but sho fought so energetically and raised such an outcry that they beat a retreat without taking any of the jewelry or othor valuablos ly- ing about.
 The battle lasted nearly 10 minutes. but Mrs. Scott did not faint until her as snilants had gone. An hour elapsed be- fore she revived sufficiently to give an nc count of the affair. She is handsome woman of 45 and weighs 200 pounds She was reading before going to bed when the burglars assaulted her.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-05
1b. B.r,,n Me, ,..xv w.a,,.r.

LONDON. Nov. 5.-The American line steamer Berlin. which arrived at South ampton from New York, reports that she experienced on the passage the worst weather since 1877. During five days the weathe- was specially bad. Tremendous seas swept her decks and the passengers were locked below part of the time. Dur ing the height of the storm Third Officer Bromley was washed overheard and drowned. Two of tho rrew were dashed against tho bulwarks and injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-05
Hot Fight In Louisiana.

NEW ORLEANS. Nov. 5.-The congress. sional campaign in this state has been the most active for years. The Democrats claim that they will send solid delega- tion to congress from Louisiana. On tho other hand the sugar planter Republic ans claim that they will carry the Second and Third districts sure, and hope to de- feat General Meyer in the First by elect ing Kerochan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-05
The south Carolina sItuat,on.

CHARLESTON, Nov. 5.-The campaign in this state began as a ono sided affair, tho so called reform faction of the Demo. cratic party having it all their own way. neither Republicans nor conservative Democrats nominating any candidates. The result was that four prominent re- formers presented themselves as candi- dates for governor. These were John Gary Evans. w. H. Ellerbe. the present comptroller general; Sampson Pope and w. D. Evans, president of tho State Ali
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-05
Ohtlook In Florida.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Nov. 5.-Florida tomorrow will vote for two members of the national houss of representatives, and the indications are that Messrs. Spark man and Cooper, the Democratic nom- inees in the First and Second districts re- spectively. will be elected by handsome majorities. The Populists' nominees have done but little canvassinR. and no one seems to take their candidature seriously.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-05
Bomb Tn London.

LONDON, Nov. 5.-A bomb exploded outside n house in Tiiney street. Park lane, two doors from tho residence of tho Hon. Sir Henry Hawkins one of the jus tioes of the queens bench division of her majesty's high court of justice. The front of tho house was much damaged, and the windows of houses on the oppo- site side of the street were smashed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-05
Mems Shoes

Mems working shoes. were sl.25.
 now "O Mems fine calf congress and laced
 shoes. were 200, now lO Men's fine French calf congress and
 laced shoes. Wheeler price s4 %.
 now <.V Mems fine French calt hand seved
 welts. all style toes. Wheeler price
 s 50, now sf Mems finest French patent calf sewed
 shoes. all style toe. Wheeler price
 s6 50. now SV Men's best made French calf hand
 sewed shoes with and without cork
 sole, all style toe. Wheeler price
 $7 OO and s7 50, now S-5
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-05
Jew, pcnennee tho Late Czar

BOSTON, Nov. 5.-Several hundred Russian Jews attended a meeting in the Baldwin Place synagogue to listen to scv- eral speakers who vehemently denounced the tendency to praise tho late czar, and who vigorously condemned his policy and that which promises to bo followed by his successor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-05

your last winters overcoat you will find it too short for this season. Oyercoats are ex- tremely long and loose this winter. Very sensible too. for you wear a garment of this kind for comfort not for looks. and there is lots more comfort in a large long Coat You should see our SIP. SIS, SIS s20 overcoAts. they are great values. and great sellers. for thus early VIC have du- plicated on several lines. In Sack Suits the coats are worn very long. our Business and Dress Suits are right up to date Have you seen them? If you haven't worn our kind its time you did Its scOD- omy as we'll as comfort 10 wear cur RIGHTLY MADE CLOTHING.
 Dress Suits 10 rent
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-05

NEW YORK. Nov. 5.-A match of seven games up for the ladies' championship of the United States began here today. Mrs. J. c. Showalter of this city and Mrs H. WorIall of Brooklyn are tho competitors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-05
BaptIzed In lev Waters.

OwENsBoEo. Ky, Nov. 5.-Ninety- three colored converts at the Baptist revival were baptized in tho icy water of the Ohio riv- CT. Fifty three were women, and 40 were mon. Ton thousnDa people crowded the banks, and tho two ministers engaged in the work were kopt busy for two hours.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-05

forts. and 1t is likely that the vote In the state will be larger than it has been at similar elections in many years. It Is probable that the Democrats, as usual, will elect a full delegation to tho lower house of congress-.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-05
SAYS HE WAS POISONED.
A Nihilist Russian Prince Alleges That ti
 Czar Was So Killed.

Cxar Was So Killed.
 LONDON, Nov. 5.-A dispatch to The Chronicle from Vienna says that tho Russian nihilist Prince Peter Alisoff. TO- siding at Lugano. ayers that the czar was gradually poisoned with small doses of phosphorus administered to him by ni- hilists since March until his disease was established.
 Those who managed to spice the ern- per03's dishes ars safe away. He added shss ths whole Eefnanon dyngssf is aeuiued e siniiss. fsts,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-05
aeersia PopuIl.,. Aetlr..

MACON, Nov. 5.-The political situa. ton in Georgia on the eve of election is not so simple as 1t has been in past years.
 The Populists have undoubtedly develop d strength In several districts. On the other hand, the Democrats, alarmed and surprised by the unexpected strength oi ths rspuiists wiii pus forth ursstA ef
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-05
CHINESE ARE RUNNING.
The Victorious Japanese Are
 Pushing on to Mukden.
HAVE TAKEN TWO MORE TOWNS.

An Important Naval Engagement Report
 ed--Japaness Seize a Brltsh ship With
 contraband of war-Great Celebrations
 on the Miksdo's Birthday.
 YOKOHAMA, Nov. 5.-Adviccs received here from tho front show that there has been heavy fighting in the country just north of Port Arthur. The dispatches re- ceived arc brief and are silent on some important points. It appears that Field Marshal Oyama divided his forces. While one division landed on the east coast of the peninsula north of Talienwan, anoth- CT division was detached. with orders to effect a landing near King Chow and to proceed thence and join the main body of the army. This operation was a com plete success.
 The Japanese encountered no warships, and the transports reached Kayenko and disembarked troops, guns, horses and munitions in safety. King Chow, which Is a walled town and which was believed to be held by large garrison. was imme- diately attacked. The outer defenses were carried by the Japanese after a few hours fighting. The Chinese made little further resistance, and the Japanese were soon masters of the place.
 In the meantime the Japanese fleet which had conveyed the transports open ed heavy fro on Tnlienwan and Kayen- ko. The firing ceased for many hours. Covered by the fire from the ships, the land force attacked and captured Talien- wan in a brilliant fashion.
 Important Naval Engagement.
 Tho dispatches stato that tho lossos were heavy. They also mention that an i'm portant naval engagement occurred Sat urday, but give no details.
 Saturday was the forty second anniver- sary of the birth of the mikado. There were great public rejoIcings today over the victories thus far won by the Japa- neso arms. Up to the time of sending this dispatch there has been no conflrma' tion of the report of the capture of Port Arthur.
 Field Marshal Yamagata's army con, tinues Its victorious march The division under General Tatsumi pushed forward and captured Flung Wang Ching. ns al' ready cabled. Tho army was scattered and fled in the direction of Takusnn, Kai- jou and Moteniu. No fighting Is men tioned as having occurred at Flung Wang Ching, but 1t Is alleged that 800 Chinese wero killed at Taikai.
 Field Marshal Yamagata's official dis patch says that tho detachment under General TatsumI has occupied Flung Wang Ching, q fort which ranks in i'm portance next to Mukden. Tho principal portion of the Chinese army fled toward Mukden and the remainder in the direc | ton of Hai- Cheng and Takusan. The Chinese inhabitants who havo been | plundered by tho Chinese soldiers wei comed tho Japanese army. Tho Japa nese captures to the present arc 5j can non, l, 50O small arms, 2O,O rounds oi artillery ammunition, ,. 5nO, GOO round: l for small arms and q quantity of othei 1 material.
 Tho British steamer Gaelic, Captain l Pearne which sailed from San Francisco | Oct. 16, and which was due to leayo fol | Hongkong Ut noon today. has boen seized by the Japanese authorities. It is reported that the soizuro Is due to tho charge tha she Is carrying contraband of war.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-05
Cen,ral rat.nmr. Victories.

wAsHINGToS. Nov. 5.-A telegram has been received by the Japanese legation from Marshal YamaRata, under tho dato of Kin-Len Chan, which is as follows:
 "On the 31st of October the detachment under the command of General Tatsumi took possession of Fon- Fang, the most important stronghold next to Mukden. Tho Chinese soldiers mostly fled toward Mukden. the rest in the direction of Hal Cheng and Takusan. The native inhab- itants were suffering from pIpnder and devastation committed by the Chinese sol diers and welcomed our afmy. Tho cap lures to this date amount to 55 cannon, l, 500 arms. about 20. 900 rounds of ammu- nition for tho cannon and about ?, 500, 900 for the other arms. The miscellaneous articles are of immense quantity"