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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-09-21
FRANCES INSTABILITY.
Bv Gable to the United Press.

PARIS, Sept 2a. 1ss5.-The "Gaulois',
asserts dnae h as 81 soon as the sttngs Of
it is the intention of the Radicals to
make an attack upon the Ministry with
a view of compelling the formation of a
new Cabinet under Mr.. Bourgeois or M.
Peytral The Radicals will make use Of
the campaign in Madagascar as a
weapon with which to assail the Min
istry of Premier Ribot.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-09-21
DALE COMMITTED SUICIDE.
Letters Found from Him Saying He
would Not Return.

READING, Pa, Sept 21, lS95.-The
mystery surrounding the death of Allen
Dale, whose body was found in the canal
basin at Princeton, has apparently been
solved, and there appears to be no doubt
that he committed suicide.
The fact that no money or papers were
found on his person does not indicate
that he was murdertd, for they were
left in his room in this city when he
went away on Monday morning In ad,7
dition to that, a note has been found
among his effects in which he gives in
structions as to the disposition of his
personal property. Without stating in
his note that he intended to commit
suicidt he intimated that he will not
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-09-21
THE ok AND THE ASS.
speciol to the jersey City .wctrs.

AsBURY PARK. Sept. 21. 1s95.-Charles
OK was arrested at Long Branch this
morning. by Constable Stryker. He is
charged with being a green goods man
strong OK was arrested at the New
port Hotel. Two Virginians. John Cole
man and William James Treat. who
queer were arrested at the same time
and sent to Freehold as witnesses. One
of Oxx's partners escaped OK refused
to make a statement. He was held un-
der 81 900 bail to await the action of the
Grand Jury. He could furnish no bonds
man and was sent to Jail.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-09-21
THE MAJECTIos' POOR RECORD.
nn Cahlc to the Untted Press.

LONDON, Sept. 81, 1S95.-The new bat
tleship Majestic started from Portsmouth
yesterday for trip intended to test her
engines, but was obliged to return, her
is the second futile trial trip the ntw
ship has started on, the first one. on
September 8, having been brought to a
sudden stop by the ships running
aground on he sands off Spihead. where
she remained fast for stveral hours un-
til high water hoated her.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-09-21
FOB M'GILL.
Democratic County Committee Pre-
pare for the Convention.

The Democratic County Committee
met last night in Roche's Hall. The
names of the Gubernatorial delegates
were handed in and credentials will be
issued as soon as practicable. A meeting
Of the delegates has been called for
tuesday evening at which time they will
be given instructions as to what course
to pursue at Trenton.
The delegation will vote as unit for
AleXander-T It. McGill
Friday evening and arrange the date
for the County Convention and name
the places for the holding of primaries
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-09-21
ATLANTIC CITY FOR M'GILL.
Srscial to the Jersey Citu Nears

ATLANTIC CITY. Sept. 81. 1Ss5-Demo-
cratic caucuses to elect delegates to the
State Gubernatorial Convention to be
held in Trenton on Thursday next. were
held in the several wards last night with
the following result
First Ward, Clarence Cole: Second.
Eugene Collotty. Third. J. j. Sullivan
and George Cluin; Fourth Edward John
ston and Charles Fell. While the dele
gates go uninsSructed they are known
to favor the nomination of Chancellor
McCill
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-09-21
TRY IT ON PAssAIO.

It is said there is no better or sim
pier way of testing suspecting water
than the following: Fill clear pint
bottle full of water to be tested, and
or granulated sugar. Cork the bottle
and KEEP in awarm place two days. If
the water becomes cloudy or milky
within forty-eight hours it is unfit for
domestic use.-EXchange
Among the many quaint rites and old
fashioned ceremonies once proper in pas
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-09-21
FRANCES AWFUL CONTRACT.
BIZ Cable to the United Press

PARIS, Sept. 81. 1Ss5.-Tt is learned
that the Cabinet Council which was held
at the palace of the Elysee on Thursday
adjourned until Tuesday next in order
to await the submission of the reports
of the War Office on the enormous sick
ness and mortality among the French
troops in Madagascar. 1t is alleged that
the Ministers dread the disclosure OF the
whole truth
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-09-21
JUST A LITTLE, INDIAN MUTINY
BIZ Gable TO titesUnitsd Press.

BOMBAY. Sept. 81 1S95-The latest
advices from Goa' on the west coast of
India. the scene of the recent mutiny
of Portuguese Indian troops. state that
no officers took part in the revolt. The
Governor General of the Goa territory
has arrived at the City of Goa and the
non. The mutineers. who are occupy
ing the Maruz fortress. have appealed
to the Governor. offering to return their
arms and ammunition as the price of
indemnity from punishment but the Of
fer has been refused.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-09-21
BEAT THE WORLDS RECORD.
N. ". A. G. Takes the Ffrst Tnterna-
EiOnaa Race.

NEW YORK. Sept. 81 1S95.-In the in
ternational contest between New York
and London Athletic Clubs. today, the
first event. $50 yards run won by Kill
patrick of the N. Y. A. A. c.. Horan
second, Time. 15S rs; beating worlds
record by one second.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-09-21
HUDSON CIRCUIT COURT

Hudson Circuit Court. Calendar Mon
day, September %, A. D. 1S95.-Supreme
and Circuit Court cases: Nos. rs, 2Ss ;, y,
10. u
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-09-21
mnw Wnn,en nefnuIt.

Alphonse-''You never heard of worn-
on ta-hiers r'~ning Off with their em~
1 Henri-"Not often; but when it does
happen they take the employer, too.'1
illustrated Bits.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-09-21
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK. Sept. q. 1897. -Forecas
for New York city and vicinity for s.
hours ending p. NJ. Sunday September
22:-Fair today and on Sunday: slightly
cooler; winds mostly westerly.
EHartnetl,s Tnermo q useIer ReporE.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-09-21

Don't you know that Hoods Sarsaparilla
win overcome that tired feeling and give
you renewed vigor and vitality?
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-09-21

Strange, people will suffer with Indigestion
when they can get Ritter's Digestive Lozenges
for IL and 25c. s++
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-09-21

a Matter of Etiquette.
The proper height for a lady to raise
her skirt or muddy day is little oven
two feet.-EXchange.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-09-21

Dated Sept 81. 1895.
This would seem to make Judge Lip
pincott's position very plain.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-09-21

day mentioned in the specifications. but
viii not yield more than 4000O,00O gallons.
HIGHEST IN PRICE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-07

news, which was first brought to
Rock Island yesterday afternoon hv
a private message from Galcsburm To
{. l.. Walker. soon spread over the city
and caused shock wherever il was
heard. Gen. Post, as i known. had
Just been reelected to congress from
the Tenth district. Being the sit
ting member of the Galcsburr dis
trict, which became merged with the
Rock Island district on the new APP
portionmcnt. he was, in recognition
Of his service in congress. reromin-
ated by the republican convention in
this city June -, last. His election,
therefore. made him. while still the
member from the old district. the
rcpresentative-elect OF the new.
The last Illness
The general had been afflicted for
some time with stomach trouble.
death being due to heart failure. re-
suiting from acute gastTitis. He
passed the holidays ut his home at
Galesburg. returning to Washington
last Wednesday. Early Saturday
morning he was seized with an at
tack of his old trouble, which was Of
the nature of indigestion. This, how
ever. did not assume serious form
until evening, although his DhySi-
elan. DIR. Robbins. had been sum
moned to attend him during the day.
About 10 O'Clock at night the symp-
toms became So alarming that DIR.
Lincoln was called in consultation.
both physicians remaining during
the night, the end coming at 1 Il. M,
from heart failure.
In Rock Island the news was re-
ccived with much sorrow. for Gen.
esteemed the more he was known.
Among the old soldiers he who has
gone to fame's eternal camping
ground was exceedingly popular. a.
Nj. Blakesley, who served with him
throughout the war. said this morn
ing: II knew him a. a soldier and
| knew his good qualities. One can
not SPEAK too highly of him. Those
near to him. as | was. recognized
the courage and the great worth of
the man. His death IS great loss. "
At Washington he had the repu-
tation of being one of the most sue
cessful members of the house. 1t
was his proud boast that he never
attempted anything for his constit-
uents that he did not accomplish.
and but few days ago communi-
cation was sent him with reference to
| the increase in the allowance for
Rock Islands public building. As n
republican he stood foremost in the
councils of his party. and had been
mentioned both in connection with
the senatorship this winter. and the
next gubernatOrial nomination.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-07

July. 1866. ..e was given comnanu OF inc
western district OF Texas aud remained
until the withdrawal OF the French from
Mexico removed the danger Of military
complications.
sketch of Els Civil Career
General Posts civil career has been ar
eventful one lie was born March Is. 1885,
in Florida, Orange county, y. Y; was
graduated from Union college IN 1855;
prac;icci law in Kansas. where he also
edited "A newspaper, and in Illinois. After
the war, iii ISH, he was appointed consul
TO Vienna: WIS promoted consul general
for Austria Hun gary in 1874, resigned in
1917. was commander of the department
of Illinois u. \. X. in 1855 and WAS Re-
publican member Of congress for four
terms beginning with the Fiftieth con
gresS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-07
TALk OF HIS SUCCESSOR.
Many Republicans Mentioned In Connec-
ton With The. Nomination.

ton With tn. EomiDation.
While it is probably not timely TO
discuss the successor to Gen. Post.
yet there have already been many
surmiscs among republicans as to
who the party nominee will he in
This district. Hon. w. ii. Gest.
William Jackson, &. l.. Walker. j. L..
Haas. G. II. Deere. and William But
terworth are spoken OF. 1t is expect
ed that Galcsburg will present George
W. Prince and George W. ThompsOn,
while Henry county has two aspir-
ants i'll the persons OF Hon. III. V.
Fisher and Hon. Thomas Nowars.
The Tenth district under the old
apportionmcnt included the counties
of Knox, Fulton, Peoria and Stark;
but under the new one the district,
still designated as the Tenth, COM
prises Rock Island, Knox, Henry,
Stark. Whitedidc and Mercer. 1t
may now be the duty of Governor
Altgeld to call special election in
the old district to I'LL the unexpired
term, and in the new district to fill
the uneXpired term beginning March
next. Both districts are strongly
/ republican.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-07
what a pee. OF WORK is MANI

End 50 liable TO get out Of order. He food
may not ss'oe with him, hi liver may be torpid
o. his h-afi have some functional der-ngement
his blood Can baoome impoverished. snl break
cut iliO boils and caIbgucies His head msy
ache. snd his serSes may. one aud all, refuse To
ac.. or h.s limbs 10 obey be volifon. He my
lose his will power his mind, he memory. He
may so into quick consnmpio or he NAV live
years moving mass Of sCrofnloIs Corr spi.Un
~ this l. po-s be tn a man, ard ye' 1t ali may
b. ayo 4 by tn" timely uscof Dr Pie-ce's 6J.d-
en- Medical Discovery. the g!c.t hood uuI ilsr
ths only one positively oertsin in it, curative
action that Il can be sold under 4 guarantee 10
cure. Fec printed guarantee wrapped aroLnd
each bottle. Dealers everywhere.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-07
ftSERAL ARRANGEMENT.
Eee-ptiop ct the News ut GaIesbure-,r-
ton OF the House

Reception ct the News 1T GaIesburc-ar
tion OF the House.
GALEsEURG. H.. Jan. The
news of the death OF Gen. Philip Sid
ney Post, congressman for the Tenth
district. waS received here Sunday
inorning in message addressed TO
his sister. Mrs. Harvey l.. Nav. who
was almost completely Frustrated by
the shock. The general left here
last Tuesday morning. saving he
never felt better, and the intelligence
of his death was 4 great surprise.
1t was known only TO his physician
and immediate relatives here that he
was in poor health and had been for
gas poisonin. at Washington two
years ago.
4 meeting of citizens was held
yesterday afternoon and il was prac-
ticaliy decided that the Grand Army
should have charge OF the obsequics.
Henry Enrich. chairman of the con-
@rrsSional committee. has already
notified the other members of the
committee. Gen. Posts remains
ing. and the funeral viii he held
that afternoon. On all sides are
heard expressions Of sorrow. Gen.
Post was a mau OF the people and to
Il very large measure had the re-
spcct Of those here opposed To him in
politics, as well rs OF his own party.
The general leaves with his widow,
three children: Miss Harriet II.
and Philip S. Jr.. and w. 5. Post.
Scenes la the House.
WASHINGTON. Jan. Prior to the
assem- bling of the house, the Illinois
delegation held meeting and pre-
pared resolutions and general action
concerning the death OF representa-
tive Post. 1t was arranged that. the
Illinois delegation and committee of
members of the house meet at the
Hamilton hotel ri O'Clock this
evening t. accompany the remains to
the depot. The train leaves an hour
later. Gen. Posts desk was covered
with Grape and decorated with How
crS when the house was called 10 or
der. The chaplain referred to the
deceased in feeling terms in his
prayers.
Congressman Henderson an
uouuced the death of Gen. Post. and
resolutions We're passed expressing
sorrow at his death and providing
for the appointment of committee
of nine to attend the funeral and fer
al iournment as further mark of re
spect. Speaker Crisp appointed the
following committee: Henderson.
Lane, Marsh. Childs, Wheeler. Hi
nois; Bvnum. Indiana; Boutellc,
Maine; Lucas. South Dakota: Stall
ings. Alabama. The house then ad
iourncd.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-07
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement Z
tends TO personal enjoymenk II
rightly used. The many, who livo
ter than Others and enjoy life nor, ~
less expenditure, by more psoop1
adapting the worlds best produc1S =
the needs Of physical being. viii attes1
the value to health Of the pan LIQUID
Laxative principles cmbraced in The
remedy, Syrup OF Figs
It's excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas,
ant to the taste, the refreslaing and truly
beneficial properties Of n perfect lax
alive: sfeotually cleansing the system,
dispeliing colds, headaches and feveu1
and permanently curing consultations.
IL has given satisfaction to millions and
net with The approval Of the medicsi
profession, because it acts on the Kid
ueys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and i, is perfectly free from
every objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs il for sale by ali drug.
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but i. q man
afactured by the California Fig Syyuo
20. Only, whose name Is priused q evdf
package, also the name, Syrup of Fif5
and being well informed, you "a
accept any substitute Il offered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-07
Other Deaths.

Mary. The l0-days-old infant of Mr.
and Mrs. John Berkmaier. died yes
tcrday morning. The funeral was
held from the residence, go Fourth
avenue. at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
Z. y. Roberts died at o'clock
this morning at the home Of his SON
inlaw. l.. l.. Birch. 1891 Sixth ave-
nue.. aged 20 years. His death was
the result of four years Of suffering
from complications attendant upon
mature years. He is survived by
three children: Mrs. l.. J.. Burch.
Miss Nettie Il. Roberts. and i. ;.
Roberts. conductor on the Rock Isl
and. The remains will he taken 10
Brooklyn. Iowa, Wednesday for in
terment, deceased's wife being buried
there
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-07

| Spot Cash i725 Second ~ i
Irerartrlgt II
Young & plcconbs
1t Pays to Trade with Young & McCombs Spot Cash
Department Store
IAMIIADV nADIhIH OAIn
JANUARY CLEARING SALE.
Twenty-Five Per Cent Discount on all CIoaks, Cape
and Jackets in Stock

That means Fourth off former low prices.
Positively winter wraps carried over. Every garment
must be sold this week regardless of value
make room for an imported line OF Spring Goods. That
means
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-07
Furniture Given AWAY.

large line of furniture given
traded $15 to S2 1t is all time
Trade your and all purchases will
these presents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-07
GEN. .S. POSTDEAD.
Congressman From This Dis
trict Passes Away.
TIE NEWS CAUSES A SHOCK.
sudden Demise at Washington OF the
Nc" Eject Biographical
Sketch OF a Distin Euished AID Csefui Ca
resr-ArrngemeDts for the Fancrai-Ac-
ton of the House Talk About Success

Gen. Philip Sidney Post. "f Gales
burg. the new congressman-eiect
from the Tenth district. and who for
a number oil years has been one of
til" best known and abicst represent
ativcS in the lower house from the
state Of Illinois. died suddenly at the
Hamilton hotel. Washington. at /
O'Clock yesterday morning. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-07
The COroner's Ina

Coroner Hawes was ~
impannellcd a jury, cd
Charles liodgson, forem
Simmons, Conrad Schnel
Mayer. Joseph Schneider and
Mattison. A verdict in ACE
with the evidence was retur1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-07
AN EVENTFUL CAREER.
woa Distinction AS a Soldier and Also in
Civil Life.

General Post was best known through
his brilliant military services in the re
beIlion where he won high rank and dis
tinctiun with great rapiaity- When the
war began he was appointed second lieu
tenant in the Fifth Illinois infantry.
After the first Missouri campaign he be
came major, and eight months after his
enlistment was made colonel OF the Fifty
ninth Illinois for gallant-y ct the battle
OF Pea Ridge, in which he was Desperate
II wounded Before he was able to mount
has horse without assistance he rcjoined
the troops. then hurrying forward 20
Curinrh. and WAS nj once assigned to the
command of a brigade. From May, lssi2,
t. the close OF the war he was constantly
ut the front.
Regain the Battle of Stone River.
In the Army of TIE Cumberland rs first
organized he commanded the first brigade,
,,rSt division of the Twentieth army
corps from its formation to the dissolu-
ton of the corps, brigade conspicuous in
all the engagements of that army, under
General Rosecrans With it he COM
meIlcod the battle Of Stone River, drO-e
the enemy back several miles and
captured Lsctown. During the Atlanta
campaign he was transferred to General
Wood division OF the Fourth corps, and
when the latter was wounded at the
battle of Loyejoy Station took command
and returned with 1t 10 Tennessee TO OPP
pose the progress of the enemy north
Wounded Again n Nashville.
On Dee. IL, lSa, in the Nashville fight
ing he carried Montgomery hill at the
point Of the ilayonet, and IN the ne II day >
| battle fell dangerously wounded while
iea.inx An assault on Oyerton hill In
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-07

Rudy's Pile Suppository ID
teed to cure piles and conf
or money refunded. Fifty ce1
box. Send stamp for circul5
free sample to Martin Rudy, {
ter. Pa. For7sale by T. H. II
and Hartz & Bahnsen; drug
Rock Island. III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-07

cloth worth up To $l.iS
down they go to just 81.
At 1890 yards Colored Cas-
meres. real value 50, 4 yard.
Al l9c-33o Yards all wool 81
Dress flanncls. real value SSc
yard.
At 2ic-50o wards all wool
inch colored Dress Flannels,
value see a yard
At 39c-5i inch all wool
cloth. great value at Go
Tor this sale the price i
Al i9e 10 inch II
French Sergss6nr1
-: !: !: I: ]
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-07
Dress Goods Sale,
E\TRAOHDINAl2

For week. ending Saturday the 18th. a
yards desirable Sui
shown this vicinity. prices which will again qotc
Dress Goods, such shall offer for this week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-07

Garments that sold at 81 $40. SIG Sl2, $40 s.. So.
81. 81 and 9Sc will SlS, SD, $l2, 81 =, So
$3.50 1919. - and &c. All prices marked in plain
figures.
MuTS that sold for 1c, 81. 30 and 81 will now he
sold for 3.c. Use. 81 30. and through the
full line
Ladies Fur Capes that ready sellers before
Nmas for this sale Si.2 Ladies' Electric seal
Garment. former price F24, January sale price SD
Swandown per yard &c; Fur Trimmings Sc per yard
Boys Caps, Misses Hoods and Fascinators at less
than wholesale prices.
Mems heavy 81 Wool Ribbed Undershirts worth
81. for this sale 39c.
800 yards Fancy Dress Novelties, regular 2jc goods,
for this sale l5c.
800 pairs Ladies Black Cashmere Wool Hose Ijc per
pair. The biggest offer ever offered.
200 Ladies' Gray Ribbed Vests nccce!. 39c quality
II
1000 wards Lonsdale Al Bleached Muslin worth &c.
this sale Gle.
1000 yards Amoskeag Ginghams for i!c per ward.
And 1000 of other bargains too numerous mention
Eidcrhowns SO inch wide, Csc quality. in
light blue. tan and pink. the thing for clircnS
cloaks they 20 in this sale for 81! &c per yard.
Shifting Fannes, home made western goods. ." in
this sale at PC per yard.
Dry Goods. Crockcry Hardware and Housefurn>hin@.