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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-25

No other medicine has equaled
hoods Sarsaparilla in the relief il
gives In severe cases Of dyspepsia,
sick headache, etc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-25
Our Drapery
Department

Will offer some very choice
and indeed rare values this
week. i0.inch scrim with
colnrs and beautiful lace
effects at lie; 15c would be
n very fair price. Just re-
ccivcd n lot of chenille
portiers that have attracted
such general attention, and
we are very lucky to get
them. a at the price we
sell them many merchants
would be glad to own them.
They are very heavy. with
double fringe, beautiful
dado borders. and are worth
s.. We shall continue to
offer them for $3.50 a pair.
II you want any YOU will
to move quick. In
fact you will he safer to tel
cphonc the colors and quail
ity you want. Point de
Sprete curtains reduced to
S2.9S pair. Swiss with
ruiilc. 81 yards long 60
inches wide. at 1926
pair. Nottingham lace.
81 yards long, 60 inches
wide, sl.9s. Nottingham
lace. 3l yards long. 60
inches wide. in choice de-
signs. with tape edge. at
s2.is and 81 9S. Be sure
YOU see these two numbers.
They are great sellers. Ro-
man silk curtains reduced
from S6.4S to $5.i5 n pair.
We expect a lot more of
those cheap shades about
Friday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-25

LASALLE. May 25.-Mayor Math-
ieson presided at mass meeting of
miners today and urged them in
stead of using violence, to liberate
the imprisoned miners. to appoint a
committee to visit the city attorney
and take legal steps to secure the
prisoners release. rs any other policy
attempted in the presence of the
state militia must result disastrOusly
for the miners. The advice was
greeted with cheers and committee
sent to Attorney Ross. The militia
arrived at 10:i0 and is now at Rock
well. Just east of the city limits. in
the vicinity of the LaSalle coal shaft.
The Imprisoned Men at CcntraIia.
CENTRALIA. May 25.-Thc So men
arrested for engaging in the riot at
Odin yesterday. were closely guarded
at the armorv here during the night.
Two companies OF militia arrived
this morning and were added to the
force guarding the armory. Three
more are expected this afternoon.
Up to noon not the slightest distur-
bance had occurred. Three ATTORNEYS
from Duquoin arrived to defend the
imprisoned miners. whose trial IS set
for this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-25
Muslin
Underwear.

We havn't said much about
this department for some
time, but il has been talk
iug itself in n practical way.
The values we are Offering
mere cannot be duplicated.
We pride ourselves on
handling n line of muslin
underwear that will bear
thc closest scrutiny. They
are iirst-class from \ to Il.
and the 25c line is beyond
criticism. At 22c, iSc, 69c.
''c. SOC and Si.15 you
can find almost anything
you want. Wrappers,
boys, ladies' and misses
waist aprons and children's
dresses may now he found
in large assortments to
suit any purse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-25
The Situation NJ IaSaIlc

LASALLE, May 25.-All is quiet
here this morning. Miners are gath
ering at the town hall. and delega-
tion has been sent from Spring Val
ley. where it is said an army of 500
left this morning for this place. 1t
is rnmored when they arrive the mob
will march on to the Union and La
Sale shafts unless the rioters taken
ut Ottawa last night are returned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-25
The
Boston
Store
DAVENPORT.

Al the BOSTON STORE you
will find values that you
cannot afford to miss. We
mention n few items that
will attract wide attention.
should you he in need of
any or all. it is the part of
wisdom to call early and
get the pick. Many more
astounding bargains may
be- found that do not APP
pear below.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-25

We desire to call attention to
the fact that W e have constant
" ON hand and offer for sale
cat par and accrued interest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-25
Our Special Offer

In capes and jackets will
he extended another week
a iirst-class wooden dress
with any garment above s.
up to Sl2, and n silk dress
with any garment above
Sl2. Many have availed
themselves of this rare OPP
portunity. II is because
we have met with such
liberal responses that W.
extend the time one weck
longer, our bicct being t.
close out every garment
regardless Of loss or profit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-25
First Mortgage Loans

In sums of 5000 and upwards,
secured on improved farms
and other choice real estate,
running from one to five years
and drawing SEVEN per cent
interest semi-annually.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1894-06-21
A PROBLEM IN BEESWAx.
Men of Science Puzzled by the Deposit on
the Shore of the North Pacific.

the Shore of the North Pacific.
The bceswaX found in large qnanti-
ties OH Nchalcm beach has from time
to timo for years past attracted the at
tention of the curious and enlisted the
inquiry Of scientists. The generally ac-
ccptcd theory that in some prehistoric
era vessel, wax laden, Went ashore at
that place is frequently disturbed by
some less probable surmisc for time,
and after exciting some speculation and
comment drops out of sight. The latest
of these comes from Mr.. Odlum, Who
i'll connection with the department of
archaeology of a British Columbia col
lcgc, is collecting data from which he
proposes to show that the Indians of the
Pacific coast are descendants of certain
Asintic races He desires to know
whether the WAX found at Nchaem is
actual bceSwaX OF mineral WAX, hoping
To forge Il missing link i'll his chain of
evidence by means OF information upon
that point.
1t has been shown by careful scientific
analysis that the WAX is OF mineral orr
GIN. but ii may bc said in This collncc-
tion that the substance is 70 all appear
ancc genuine bceSwaX; that this appear
ancc is comohor&ted hy the faint. sub
tie odor of b.cswaN, which Fingers
around the storm hrlcagueryd specimens
that have been from time To time
brought up from the beach, and that no
one from tasting it could toll thar tie
piece sampled was not identical with
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1894-06-21
Highest of all Leavenng Powc-Latest U. Govt Report
R3%!a!a!l! q! Rs%deSl RRsk!dHS
ABSOLUTELY PURE

one rapidly advances III wealth and pop
nlation, while the other stands still if
it does not-which prohablc-execute
a backward movement.
The first duty of !; town is to provide
for the health of the rcsidents-that is,
So far as it is possible To do so by pre-
vcntive measures. Cleanliness is next To
godlincss. and pure water and scion
titic sewerage system are indispensable
aids To the physical and moral welfare
OF the community. In far too many To-
caliti"s is the question OF drainage left
to take care of itself. and it ronlains Il
perpetual menace to the public health,
sooner or later to bread: forth With dire
results.
y system Of drainage should cn}brarc
not only the removal of storm water
which falls upon the streets, but also
the water from sinks, closets, factories
and other sources All such should have
direct connection with sewers having an
outlet in the ne8os water course. Tie
street CUTTERS shoa}d be kept free from
rubbish and have such u perfect araae
that no water viii ii1ld lodgmcut along
the streets on either side Money jRGi-
ciouly spent ia TINS wull, undal lh" su-
pcryision of a competent engineer is q
safe and Slun Investment that Nill he
retmmed Wi,h compound interest, Iu
our own TOXIN thcHe is Much room for
Improvement III this dhcctan, ;ad cas u
business man aud householder owes ii
to himselt and his neishbor to help
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1894-06-21
TREES in Tie TOWN.



,uati>s on street I.is,:.;ins.
a love of the Daautitul is iuboln in
man. Ilc- arc i saUrcref l4ayor failing
enjoyment ,odwclers iii thu Town. and
no town can be beautiful witaoutth4n.
How refreshing their shade IN summer,
and th" drca. iness ot winter Is rendered
less dcsolatc hy fneir presence. Senti-
ment aside trees have adirect value y
tree shaded avenue is 4 much more de-
sirahlo place OF residence than one which
lack, their adornmcnt Property is more
valuable on this street, and landlords
demand and receive Il higher rate of
rent The houses are more pcrentious.
the lawns are green and smoothly shay
Ell, and beds of flowers and buMcheS Of
shrpbhcly bear witness to the friendly
rivalry among the dwcllcrs to excel in
the beautiful. y comparatively small
outlay would do much to beuu,ifv our
town. once planted and properly guard
ed from destruction, trees require little
care and i'll Il few wears will amply rec
ompense US for trouble and money cx-
pended.
The lighting Of streets ut might i, !,
subject OF great Importance to the poo
pie of community. The benefits are
many and tar outweigh any question of
cost or economy How many accidents
that have caused loss OF life and limb
are due to insutiicicntly lighted OF Who'll
ly dark streets! How many crimes have
been committed under cover of darkness
that would never have been pcrpctratcd
had there been light to reveal the robhcr
or assassin to his intended victim! The
development of electricity has made it
possible to light our streets at night at
a small expense. No costly plant is re-
quircd, and the outlay for labor to put
up the wires is nominal.
The lighting of the business section is
not enough. 1t is good so far as t goes.
but il does not 90 far The personal
safety and convenience of every citizen
demand that our streets shall be so H.
Illuminated that he may leave his home
after dark without danger of breaking
his limbs Or having his head smashed
by some cnterprising footpad.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1894-06-21
First NJ. Is. Church.
Sabbath morning prayer meeting a, /

Sabbath morning prayer meeting AT 10
Il. m.
Preaching at II Il. III.
Sabbath school at II O'Clock. j. s. Sc
brec, superintendent.
Epworth League at G:ao. i. l.. Fuller,
president.
Praise service and gospel meeting a, 30
p. IN.
General prayer meeting every Thurs
day evening at 40.
General class the first Sabbath { f each
month al 10 II. IN.
Choir meeting every Friday evening
Communion services the first sabbath
of each month
Official board meeting the last Friday
evening of each month ~ o'clock.
Epworth League business meeting the
first Tuesday evening of each month
Non are cordially invited and viii be
made welcome 10 all the public services
of this church W. j. Pyle. Pastor.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1894-06-21
sam Jones Prescription For riiou,nc,..

After the tremendous mems meeting
the other night Brother Sam Jones was
thoroughly exhausted, and he felt sick.
Brother Jones is Of 4 bilious tempcra-
mcnt, and his sallow complexion tells
plainly that while all is Well between
Brother Jones and his soul there is war
between him and his liver. Brother
Jones felt bad at bedtime, and Brother
Owens told him: $50 to God with it,
brother. He'll straighten YOU out. -
Take Il dose of pills, > suggested the
reporter. And Brother Jones followed
the advice Of Owens and the reporter
and as Il result when he got up this
morning he was all right and much re-
freshed. He said:
Prayer was the thing, but l must
admit that the pills did much good, and
from now Oh my prescription for bill
iousncss will be one prayer and three
pills before bedtime. Waco Dispatch
in Galveston News.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1894-06-21
Countcrfci, Silver Certificate.

A counterfeit 81 silver certificate has
been detected at the subtreasury. The
note is OF the series Of 1891, and the re-
demption clerk says it is the first at
tempt to counterfeit silver certificate
OF such small denomination that has
come to his knowledge. The engraving
and lettering are almost perfect, but the
number Of the note in the lower left
hand corner is shade blacker than in
a genuine note. The paper has greasy,
slippery surface not found III genuine
note, and it easily creases. Baltimore
Sun.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1894-06-21
Found u Fortune Through Clairvoyant. /.

Melton Chace of Auburn, Me-, who is
reported to have fallen heir to q fortune
of So, 600, 900, is i'll this city and con-
firms the story of his good fortune. A
few months ago clairvoyant told Chace
that there was u large estate awaiting
him and advised him to find his half
brother: He found the missing relative
William L. Phelps-in this city, and
on investigation learned that two uncles
had died i'll San Francisco some time
ago, without leaving wills, and their
property, which is said to be worth
about IS, 600, 900, has since been in the
care of the state.-Boston Globe
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1894-06-21
KEEP THE STREETS CLEAN.

Geod Drainage and Good Health Inscpa-
rable Conditions.
: The wide awake, prosperous, busy
town differs as much in appearance as
it does in manner from tho sleepy, care
less community that lets things take care
of themselves. What contrast the well
paved and well kept streets of the for
mer present to the untidy and neglected
aspect of tho latter! The capitalist, the
artisan, the homeseeker, can but be inn
pressed with the evidences of thrift and
energy that are inseparable from clean
liness aud order. AS consequence the
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1894-06-21
THE VALUE CT A Py9-!c mARkET.
A C"n"enicnce the i.,r.arr- VIII Not Ec
Slow to !. ,s,,roi ate.

The farmers who liye near 4 town
materially assist i'll its progress II they
are accustomed tocar1y their produce to
it every week. They are compalled to
find Il market somewhere, but the town
that attracts them most i, usually the
town that has Il good public narlie;
place. whore they can unhitch and feed
their horses and expose their wood po.
tatocs, fruits and other produce for sale.
A farmer naturally dislil,cS To un-
hitch on the street, where hi, team is in
the Way, where he may be moved on bv
the police and where he will attract lit
tie attention from passcrsby. Consc-
Quently the town that has Il regular mar
ket place, where farmers can congre-
gate, sell their produce and gossip while
waiting for customer, is the town
whose merchants will see the color of
the farmers money.
The market place should be located III
the center of the business portion of the
town and should have Il number Of Gov
cred sheds, where the farmer may sta
BILE his horses when it rains or SHOWS.
Once established and we'll advertised
the market will soon become popular
both with the farmers and the public,
especially if the town authorities see
that the place is kept neat and clean
and made reasonably comfortable and
attractive. Where there are several
rival towns in good farming commu-
nifty the one that has good market
place will surely get the farmers prod
uce and the money he receives for it
aud will become more and more pros
porous every year.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1894-06-21
HOMES FOR EVERY ONE.
Method by Which Mcn"f Moderate Means
Can Acquire IA House and Lot.


No better employment for caDi,al can
be conceived than in the erection of
homes for laborinc mon. 1t has been
tried ina few towns and proved n srccpss
from every point of view. Ii is not a
philantllropicw work. for it pays in money
a profit upon the Investment made. and
a Shvlocll might engage i'll it without
continuation. providing lie be sa.;sfiea
,rith the legal rate of interest. The de-
,arttrc. however, best bclits honest cap.
ital in tl.., ii tends TO di.aifv labor ;lld
prevent anarc!.v.
A man cannot live in howell ana he
n Good citizen. for careless stlrrtfludirr.
baset bad habits and breed lax princi.
pies. Children reared IN slor!lfnlDess
never turn ont we'll. There is a spirit in
honest toll that rises above q shaI,tv md
scel5s the comforts and couve5liclic.; of
a framed dwelling with carr tcl floors.
one surrounded bv the sreonsyard Of
thrift and backed liv the garden. of pros.
po,itv-;l home. in fact t6..t max ri.-h,-
fully la called the Owner +. c...,fly. Neat
dwellings can be mIilt in most VILLAGES
at from $500 ,oa50o. .NGafir- f,9,l..Io0
TO $500 for 81 LOT docs nnt make m in
ye.tlne,l; 50 )arne lut that i.o. r,8st or-
dinuriir paid lallotercnuld soon acaui,,r
title. atsloaroptb. which su,a v,a IA
little exceed rental y,llle. ;bo a1G1l}.,u a
and lot could be bought and l,a;d foi. i,
four wears \ small bov car1.viuee l,a,.a4.
could earn ,,at a,norut F,5,r doi}a,., a
wecl, wopld pa,- ion tbe sa0o l,a,ur ri,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1894-06-21
when SO Many

People are taking and deriving benefit
from Hoods Sarsaparilla. why don't you
try it yourself? 1t will build you up.
Hoods Sarsaparilla will make you
strong.
HOOPS Pills cure nausea, sick head
ache, indigestion, biliouSncss. Try a
box.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1894-06-21
WOMEN nm SMOKERS.
a squ.hhlc on In England Owe: t,.c Desire
oi Women to Eide In smoking; Cars.


EnglisMuen and women ,Iave hecn
discussing 10 the extent ot column after
column the indignant letters in one OF
the great dailics on Il subject which, it
is safe to say, viii not soon arise on
your side OF the Atlantic 1t is Il grow
ing practice OF women to ride III the
smoking compartments OF the railway
carriages All the woman hatcrs have
Joined the chorus OF dcnuuciation OF the
invasion They argue that the sign
Smoking" means for men only. Jus, rs
other compartments are reserved for
Women only. This is resented by the
new privilege seeking women some of
whom admit frankly that they lovc 10,
bacco fumes. while others allcge the su
perior germ killing and sanitary atvan-
tagcs Of q tobacco laden atmosphere in
promiscuonS company.
Tho men rrtor, that selfish women 90
among the smokers because they receive
courtesies and attentions which they do
not get from their own sex. The squab-
Bile is developing Il degree Of heat and
bitterness that is truly alarming. Lon
don Cor. New York sun.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1894-06-21
Job Printing,

The FREE Press i not doing printing
for nothing. but it, material i all new
and lirst-clus>: il puts in nothin. but
good stock: work is delivered when prom
lsed. and our customers are not ashamed
ot their stationery. As to prices. We be-
Iieyc in having Il fair profit and no more.
and our customers are always satisfied
Ii YOU want good work, work that is neat
aud fully up 10 date. and are willing TO
pay a fair price without being robbed and
without having out-of-d date stock put on
YOU, call at the FREE PRESS office. mex.
door north Of kemp'S book store We
not adycrtiSe-lor usc--''cheap stock a,
reason for low prices.
MeSsrS. Chas A. Wheelon, of the FREE
Press, aud Leonard Underwood, official
court stenographer, have formed part
nerShip under the name of Whcclon Il
'nderwood. for the purpose of buying
and selling new and second hand bicycles.
They are special agents for the .'Clcvc-
lane" wheel which is acknowledged by
Il II TO be the best machine upon the mar
kct. This worlG-famc bicvce will be on
exhibition at this Office and every lover
Of cycling is respectfully invited to call
and inspect it, Before placing an order
elsewhere for a wheel come in and exam :
inc the "Clevcland." Write for parlicu-
lars
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1894-06-21

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1894-10-09
Pc SlONS

Being located near the Govern
ment Departments we are able to
give your claims better attention
than attorneys located elsewhere.
Special attention given to difficult
and rejected claims. If your present
attorney does not suit you, and is
slow, write us. Soldiers who have
lost their discharges can obtain new
ones. Charges OF desertian removed.
No fee unless you get a pension.
Advice FREE. Soldiers pensioned
at less than Twelve (Sl2) per month,
and suffering from disability IN add
ton to that named i'll their pension
certificate may obtain increase under
the new law. 1t is not necessary for
you tc have gotten any ailments in
war to get pensIoned under the new
law. Pensions for widows and child
rem without regard to cause of sol
dier's death; mothers and fathers
who are now dependent, whether
they were dependent on soldier when
he died or not, Pensions obtained
for service rendered IN Mexican and
Indian wars. Mexican pensions can
now be IL creased to Sl2 a month.
Suspended pensions restored.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1894-10-09

syNsgy9vS OF GATApST.-Dul, heavy
headache, obstruction of the nasal passages.
discharges falling from the ilel / int the throat,
sometimes prOtlSa, WATER ana t.crli. at others,
Sh;CI1, tenacious, mucous, purulent, bloody and
putrid, the eyes are weak and UAtcry there is
j ringing il the ears, deafness, hacking or
SCughiDg to clear the throat, expect Grafton OF
offensive matter, IT, other with scab5 from "a
GERS the Wi g IL changed and has a nasal
tNaag"; tho breath ~ Offensive: smell and
saSte ere impaired there ~ sensation II dlZai-
aess vllh mental depression, IL hacking cough
ed .-gncrsi t>A!l,ty. only a few of IL above
.-Saed symptoms are likely to be present in
sty one case. thousands of cases annually,
s2.tGou. mnaiiss. ne half OF The above symp-
.U..ls. res n. IN consumption aid end in the
Ne. NJ disease is 50 common moro decep-
and dangerous, or less unders,ood by paV-
. :ja'IS
BY its mil1, ep2thing and healing properties,
NS. Sare's Jatsrrh Remedy cures tho worst
Eases 81 Satar-;,, "S'o:a ~ the Read
Soryz, ;l;a I..,,rrllai Headache.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1894-10-09
PATENTS.

Caveats, Trade Marks, Designs,
Copyrights and all Patent business
conducted for Moderate Fees. In
formation and advice given to inven-
tors without charge. Address,
The Norman Claim Agency,
Box I67. Washington, ID. Z
sill
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1894-10-09
'Ent0Ed Agony from rntar-a."

Prof w. HhUsSER, the famous neemorist,
of Ithaca, y. ", writes: - me ten years ago
suffered rltold AGONY from cfr1T'S n..sal ca
tsrrh. .dy family PHYSICIAN gaze nae up as
neural .e and said l must die. NJ case was
s;ich n bad one. that every day, towards sunset,
MY voice W Julj became 50 NrarSa | could
-. : leak above a whisper. Q -lorailg
\ .,-uEhinG and C;Garins o. > throat would
n Sst stru1Gl" NE. BY the -,se Of DR.. SaEc's
.arrn Rernc'F IN three months was "A VEL
Nt,.I and the cue has been permanent"
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1894-10-09
81 Soa,tantIy Hawking and Sp.taIa.

THOMAS !. RUSHING, ESQ.,, c902 Pine St-oct,
81. I.Jsis Mo, writes: " was II creG. sufferer
from catarrh for three years. Al dimes could
hardly breathe, ami was constantly h2D king
and splitting, ANA fpr the last eight months could
not breathe through the nostrilS. / thought
nothing could be d me for rae. Luckily, l was
advised TO try Dr. ~age's Ca;arrh Remedy, an I
1 am now well man. | believe IT TO be the
only sure remedy for catarrh now El2Cuf.lc
turci and one has only 10 give IL fair tTj,.! ~
experience astounding results and permanent
cure
A c0iaDlate Treatise on Catlrrh, giving vaiu-
able hint, rs % clothing diet and ot.llr matters
OF Imparta.pro. VIII he mailed. poS--Hai u any
,tGrCss, on rceei u OF \ two-ceat -tsee STAN p.
= lr"ss.
sTosld's Dispeussry gelicsl Association,
NO. se3 Man Street. B-z'FALo. -. z