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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-29
WILLIAM BELL DEAD,

An Old Settler and ex-Oficial Dies At To-
ledo Yesterday.
Information of the death of Will
liam Bell. one of Rock Island coun-
tvs earliest settlers and an ex-city
official and officer, at Toledo, Ohio.
yesterday was received today. The
remains will be shipped to Rock ISL
and and entered alongside of those
Of the dece ssed's wife. Mr.. Bell had
attained the venerable age of IS
years. He was a member of the
Rock Island County Old Set
and lodge Is, 1. o. o. F. About
ten years ago Mr.. Bell left this city
and to ok up residence with his son.
in-law, Mr.. Jones. at Toledo, with
whom he made his home until re-
moved by death. Mr.. Bell served
Rock Island in different capacities.
having represented the Third ward
as alderman from 1850 to 1851 and
again from 1865 to 1857. Under
Mayor T. j. Buford's administration
he served as chief of police from 1858
to 1859. He owned a residence on
Twentv-third street in those days
MIR. Bell has no survivors in Rock
Island, his children all living in the
east.
Mrs. Li"yd's Funeral.
Mr.. and Mrs F. W. Slater, Mrs.
A. Ryan and Miss Nellie Rafferty,, OF
Shell Lake. Wis, and William Raj.
ferty. of Lake City, Wis. have ar
rived to attend the funeral of Mrs.
r. G. Lloyd, which occurs from St.
Joseph's church at 9 O'clock tomor-
row morning. The death of Mrs.
Lloyd has caused much grief in
the homes of friends throughout the
city which had been her home all her
life. She was possessed of those en-
dearing qualities that brought Joy to
those about her while she lived, and
deep sorrow that she is no more.
She was born in Rock Island Aug.
10, 1858, her maiden name being
Mary Rafferty,. She is survived by
her husband, her mother and three
sisters and brother, mentioned
above.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Wilson's 6.
year-old son died at their home in
Milan yesterday afternoon of what
is supposed to have been poisoning
from eating nnheS1fhv moat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-29

zone trouble with you is that you
are continually quarreiing with Lindley
Murray
That where you don t know nothin.
never heard of the gent "-Pittsburg
Chronicle Telegraph
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-29

Light rain today. probably turning
to sleet or snow; falling temperature
in the afternoon; considerably cold
er tonight, partly cloudy Saturday,
and warmer towards evening. North
erly winds. Today's temperature,
"a. F. J. WALL, Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-29

Ought to know that when suffering
from any kidney trouble that a safe,
sure remedy is the Clinic Kidney
Cure. Guaranteed or money re-
funded. For sale at NJ. F. Bahnsen's
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-29
Groceries.
A Few of the Many Great
Bargains.

Fancy evaporated California
peaches, per pound &c.
Fine evaporated California april
cots. per pound, 1Oc.
Finest evaporated ring cut ap-
pies. per pound. &c.
Fine imported, cleaned English
currants, per pound SC.
Finest quality new mixed nuts,
guaranteed sound and OF the very
best varieties, per pound 1Oc.
Our finest quality old govern
ment Java coffee, roasted, per
pound Sic.
Our regular Coo Golden Ceylon
tea. very fine. per pound 49c.
Elegant new crop Japan tea. per
pound soc.
1O-pound sack strictly pure New
York buckwheat 25c.
10-pound sack fresh corn meal,
per sack 1Oc.
Fancy table peaches, per can 1Oc.
3-pound can choice blackberries.
per can 1Oc.
Very best oyster and soda crack
ers. per pound Sc.
Best whole shot pepper, per
pound 12c.
Cocoa shells. per pound Sc.
3-pound can choice baked beans
in tomato sauce, per can only 1Oc.
90 pound pail pure fruit pre-
serves. all flavors, per pail $l.75.
McLaughlin's XXXX coffee. per
package 19c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-29
ANOTHER : GREAT : SALE!

Our wagon will deliver goods free to your door
every afternoon. greater display of desir-
able bargains was never before shown. Every
department offers something choice Under
selling everybody.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-03
PIERCED.
Yet the Enveloping Tissue was Not
Broken.

Popular Science News.)
A curious experiment has been made al
Briancon, in the presence Of the city Of
flcials and the officers Of the artillery. A
quartermaster named Armand had re-
ceived in his breast two shots from re-
volver in the hands of a revolutlonist
but, strangely enough, his military coat
was not perforated. while in the papers
and book In the pocket OF the garment
were found two circular holes, correspond
Ing In diameter with two balls found the
day after the attack on the floor Of the
arsenal. A figure was dressed In a sol
dier's coat, and papers and q book sim
liar to those carried by Armand were
placed In the pocket. Several balls were
fired at the figure, but, although the
coat was not injured, circular holes were
found In the book corresponding with
the balls used In the experiment.
Mr.. Paul Issartler writes the following
comment:
THE fact does not seem very extra
ordlnry. / myself have seen a similar
circumstance, or rather one that presents
some analogy to this story Of the quar-
termaster Armand. A workman re.
ceived cut with hatchet on the shoul-
der; the flesh was found to be very deep.
ly cut, although his clothing was not
damaged in any way"
A simple experiment will enable any
one to believe in the possibility Of this:
Put potato. an apple or any soft fruit
which has no kernel inside. in a hand
kerchief, suspending 1t by the four cor
ners tied together, so that nothing
touches 1t. By striking from below with
kitchen knife at the suspended fruit II
will be gashed or cut through. Hut
however sharp the knife or fine the
handkerchief the cloth will not be in
jured.
Is there not some relation between the
effect Of the knife in this experiment and
that Of the ball as described?
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-03
Reed of Maine Again Assumes
the Gavel.
THE LOTTERY FOR SEATS
Assembly Room Becomes a Bower Of
Roses, the Gifts of Admir-
ing Friends.

Washington. Dec. 2-The house of rep
of the Republicans and Thomas Bracket
Reed, of Maine, again triumphantly as
sumed the speakers gavel.
The house simply organized, adopted the
usual resolutions to notify the president
and senate that the house was ready for
business, and wound up by indulging in
the bienniel lottery, or seat-drawing con.
test
An arrangement was entered into by
which the Republicans should have the
first tier of seats on the Democratic side
and also the last tier; S66 names were
placed In a box and shaken up. Blind
folded, a page drew out the ballots and
the members selected their seats as their
names were drawn. According to the
usual custom, the house granted the ex-
speakers Crisp, of Georgia. and Grow, Of
Pennsylvania, the privilege of selecting
their seats without drawing. Crisp Sc
lected seat in the heart of the minority
and Grow took a seat near the center of
the Republican side.
Popular members were applauded as
they came forward and selected their
places, and page boys scooted from desk
to desk conveying floral pieces sent by
half completed, the array of desks was
transformed into a bower of roses. Some
of the Oldest and most prominenet men,
bers were very lucky in the lottery. HIT,
of Illinois, who will be chairman of the
committee on foreign affairs; Henderson,
of Iowa, who will probably be chairman
of appropriations, and Wallace, of Massa-
chusetts, who will head banking and cur
rency, were obliged to content themselves
with seats in the last tier on the Demo-
cratic side known as the Cherokee
strip" Among the last names called was
that of Payne, of New York, who is talk
ed of for the craftsmanship of the ways
and means committee. He found seat
on the remote left. Bartlett Democrat,
of New York; drew the "booby' prize,
His was the last name called.
Speaker Reed was beyond question the
star of the occasion. His appearance was
the signal for most fiattering and rthl-
siastic demonstration. His inaugural ad-
dress was modest and full of good feeling
but non-committal as to politics.
Ex-speaker Crisp assumed the leader
ship of the minority and 1t was signifi-
cant that Payne, of New York, made a
motion which usually devolves upon the
leader of the majority. This is thought
to mean that he is to be chairman OF
the ways and means committee and the
recognized leader of the Republicans on
the floor
Without roll-call the officers Of the
house nominated by the Republicans in
caucus Saturday were formally elected,
the Democrats presenting the names Of
the officers of the last house,
The swearing in of the subordinate off,
cials of the house followed: Alexander
NJ. Mcdowell of Pennsylvania, clerk; b.
e. RUSSELL of Missouri, sergeant-at-arms;
William b. Glenn, New York, door-keep-
er; Joseph NJ McElroy. of Ohio, postmas-
ter, and Henry b. Cowden, Of Michigan
chaplain.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-03
CHAMBER OFCOMMERCR
A Well Attended Meeting Last
Night.
Many Matters of Importance Con-
sidered- New Members Admitted
Meeting Called Thursday.

At the regular meeting of the Chamber
of Commerce held last night there were
present ]. w. Welch, vice-president;J ~. H.
Mansell, acting secretary; Messrs. c. w,
Fulton, F. ]. Taylor, e. A. Taylor, J..
Gratle, c. S. Wright E. ]. Smith. ]. s..
Dellinger, B. Van Dusen, w. B. Adair,
NJ. J. Kinney, ]. B. Copeland, H. Wise,
T. j. Kendall, s. Elmore, ]. C. Carlson,
l. Bergman, ]. Finlayson, A. s. Tee and
l. M. Long.
The following new members were
elected: D. M. Stuart, G. w. Lounsberry,
Phil. Abrahams p. A. Trulllnger, ". G..
Howell, C. Il. Houston, F. M. Gum, NJ.
s. Warren and w. L. Robb.
On motion the committee on advertising
were granted further time to report.
NJ ]. Kinney was granted further time
% report on commerce with the Yukon
river.
A committee consisting OF ]. II. D.,
Gray, H. Wise, C. s. Gunderson, ]. b.
copeland and F. p Kendall, was appoint
ed to take action with respect to cele-
bration on the opening Of the Cascade
Locks of the Columbia river.
A committee, consisting Of r. L. Boyle,
E. A. Taylor, A. s. Tee and ]. 8. Dellin.
ger, was appointed to investigate the
manner Of taking the last census Of Clat-
sop county.
C. s. Wright was appointed by the chair
to correspond with twine manufacturers
with regard to the establishment Of a
factory at Astoria.
On motion the chair appointed r. L.
Boyle, C. W. Fulton, and b. vanDusen a
committee to draft letter to flour millers
and lumbermen. drawing their attention
to Astoria, as new field for investment
in mills and factories
E. J. Smith. C. w. Fulton and J. W.
welch were appointed a committee on
the subject of the railroad depot site and
ordered to report to the next meeting
December 5th
On motion the meeting adjourned tc
Thursday evening, December 5th, at 1880
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-03
Senator Sherman Elected Chair
man Of the Caucus.
a QUESTION OF STRENGTHS
Movements and Counter-M Movements
Pluralityof Republican Senators
Hesitate to Organize.

Senator Sherman was elected chairman
of the senatorial caucus and Dubois Sec
retary. The discussion was informal and
centered around the question whether the
Republican senator's, having plurality
but not majority Of the senate. should
attempt reorganization with the Republi-
can chairmen Of committees. 1t was evil
dent that the prevailing feeling favored
Republican organization and some strong
speeches were made, urging that there
would be no combination or compromise
with any element outside the Republican
ranks.
The question arose, however, as to
whether test Of strength should be made
by securing the committees or on the
choice of president pro tom. In order
to present the ISSUE Hoar moved the APP
pointment Of a committee or committees
to have charge Of the movement to secure
committee reorganization on Republican
lines Hale offered an amendment for q
test on the choice OF president pro tenn.
An Informal discussion following. Frye's
name was mentioned as probable cam
didate for president pro tenn. Some sem
ators raised the point, however. that a
president pro tenn could not be elected
while the presiding officer was present
and acting under the senate rules. It was
finally decided that no vote should be
taken at present, and Hoar and Hale with
drew their notions II Is now understood
that when the resolution is renewed II
will be antagonlzed by substitute provid-
Ing for the selection Of the COMMITTEES BY
the caucus.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-03
pRAcTIcEp on coRpsEs.
Invention OF Humane Physician as .
Substitute for q Policeman's Club
Hartford Globe.)


DR.. Able w. Nelson. a practicing sur
geon of New London has invented a hu-
name club, which he claims may be used
in subduing obstreperous citizens without
inficting permanent injuries on them. II
consists OF a rubber envelope over
a wooden core-a club with a soft rird.
Stimulating the bark Of a tree, similar TO
the flesh on the bones OF fist II Is
imply an elongated arm and gives the
policeman the advantage over the other
man without the necessity OF disfguring
rim for life or causing other permanent
injury. After securing the proper pa
tents and before the club was used the
doctor feared fracture OF the skull at the
base might result from blow on the top
Of the he9d-that is, the fracture might be
transmitted to the base OF the skull In
stead Of at the place Of contact. DIT.
Nelson could not get any dead bodies In
the vicinity 10 experiment on, 80 he got
permission TO use subjects at the morgue
in New York.
He tried skulls by hitting them on the
rorehead and on top Of the head, striking
with more than the ordinary policeman'e
force, but did not lacerate the skull, and
'iere was no fracture at the place Of
tact or baae OF tho skull. The heads
vte opened. and there was no apparcni
inj ~ OF the brain itself. The tests were
made IN the presence Of three reputabls
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-03
VVvoT AnnNgrn Per New York. chien
UUOI HlVIlI - derWear a Lwduced. SHANAEAN

anchors The storm was now at its
height, while the Tacoma braved the ele-
ments with her stern three points from
the wind, the sea spending itself harm
lessly at a long angle on her sides. Oil
of every kind was used from the Lam
latrines from the port side. No further
damage was done, and 1t was even re-
marked by some that the ship seemed to
be in port. On Saturday morning at 4
o'clock those off watch began to drop off
to sleep anywhere below deck from pure
fs tigue. The barometer was at 1855, the
storm receding in N. E. direction, the
wind falling, but the sea still high. At
daylight orders were given to clear away
the wreckage. 1t consisted of mixed-up
heap Of rent wood, twisted iron, tattered
ropes torn canvas, bleached white by the
wash Of the waves. fragments of boats
and davit tackles, ETC., and the various
odds anil ends required in the construc-
tion of the upper deck of an ocean steam
er. At 10:30 a. M, the decks were cleared
of wreckage, the steering gear got in
working order, and once more the good
old ship was homeward bound"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-03
ruN ToR YOUNG FOLK.



An Eastern paper has the following:
Parents too often forget that they were
once young and liked amusement. A
mother Of my acquaintance. with house
full Of young people, Is q shining instance
OF one who remembers.
She lately gave a unique party which
was most successful affair. The invl-
tations were sent by little Chinese and
Japanese dolls, OF the kind sold on the
street at two for FIVE cents. which are
already dressed in gay Oriental garments
Of paper. In the sash tiny envelope
was thrust, addressed to the person 70
whom the doll was sent and containing
an invitation to doll party, tho receiver
being requested to come in costume
personating doll Of some sort.
One of the most amusing features of
the evening was row OF paper dcli3'
dressed IN white and leaning against the
wall, with hands Joined. To do this VOL
one must contrivo to drive every bit OF
expression from the face. and by the aid
Of powder to assume a CHASTITY expression.
An ingenious costume of gray Jaeger
underwear, drawn over the shoes and
stockings and sleeves, with short skirt
and waist OF gray silesia, made q very
good rubber doll. There were dolls Of all
sexes, rag dolls, worsted dolls and
Frsnch dolls, but the belle Of the evening
was turbaned black diana. OF course,
IN most cases. masks are worn, but these
,an be dispensed with early In the even-
ing. A prize IS given to the one who
ran guess the identity OF the greatest
number There IS a field here for any
amount OF ingenuity AZ this ia subur-
ban town, the invitation dolls were de-
llverod by messenger.
A very nice illling for q good layer cake
Is made by mixing eupful OF mixed
lates with half az much whipped cream.
pile three layers high and ice the top
sponge cake split. filled with this mix
ture, and served with whipped cream
makes q nice sweet for the evening en-.
eertninment. Preceded by delicate sand
wiches and coffee, Il II auiIlcienl
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-03
THEY OBJECT.
Real Estate Men Tired of Advertising
for Others.

Several real estate men. yesterday, who
were gathered in out of the wet, discuss
ing prospects, ways and means and other
matters. finally branched off on to the
question Of advertising
One gentleman said that for his part
he was tired of advertising lots and tracts
for sale of which the owners would not
give him exclusive handling. Many times
would-be purchasers had left his office
to call on owners who would make the
sale themselves, and allow nothing for
commissions, but did not hesitate to reap
the full benefit of his advertising. These
same owners, he said, would not adver-
tise for themselves, nor would they give
an agent the exclusive handling of their
property From this time on am only
going to advertise such property as /
have the exclusive handling Of"
Others expressed the same opinion
while some thought that when matters
were fairly opened up the owners would
see where their interests lay and would
do the right thing.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-03

physicians. Dr. Nelson wanted to see
the actual effect on the living brain. 50
he selected calves as his subjects. His
first subject was an active. fierce calf,
Weighing 200 pounds, II was knocked
down and out, but got up in few sec
onds, somewhat dazed. but soon recov-
cred muscular power and was then killed.
There were bloodstains under the skin OF
the scalp and limited bloodstains in the
inner membrane over the front lobes OF
the brain. There was no injury to the
brain itself Everything indicated that
the calf would have fully recovered.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-03
DETECTIVES FIRED
southern Pacific Abolishes Its
Secret Service.
Will Hereafter Depend on the Police
Department of Various Towns
Clerks Discharged.

San Francisco, Dec. 2-The Southern
Pacific today abolished its detective de-
partInent. Detectives In the general off,
ces in this city and also those at Sac
ramento Bakersfield. and Tucson, have
all been discharged and the company will
hereafter look to the police departments
of the various towns for the work that
has hitherto been performed by the COM
pany directly
Fourteen clerks in the auditors Office
have also been discharged as we'll as six
In the general freight office. Needed
economy is the reason given by the man
ager for the dlsmIssals which will effect
a saving Of 5000 monthly
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-03
A BAD pooL.

Roseburg, Or, Dec. 2.--Albert Pool was
arrested and brought before United States
Commissioner L. Loughary today, charg-
ID with having assisted John Case and
James Pool in holding up a Southern Pa
cIfic train and robbing the United States
mail in Cow Creek, this county, on July
list. The examination is set for Thursday
next
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-03
rREAsuRY sTATEMENT.

Washington, Dec. 2-The monthly state
ment Of receipts and expenditures shows
the receipts for November to have been
S25, ,9SG, 500; disbursements. $27 9,2sS, leay'
ing a deficit for November OF n,2l2,iSV
and for the five months Of the fiscal yeai
S16 $50 227
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-03
SENATE coNvENEs.

Washington, Dec. 2.--Nothing happened
IN the senate today that had not been an
ticipated. The body was called 10 order
by e-President Stevenson. The new
senators and those who had been re-elec-
ed were sworn. A committee was aR-
pointed 10 notify the president and the
usual resolutions incident to the begin
ming of the session were introduced. The
senate at 1:s0 adjourned after an abso-
lutely uneventful session.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-03
THE PUBLIC pEpT.

Washington. Dec. 2-The monthly state.
ment OF the public debt shows that or
November 30, 1896, the debt less cash In
the treasury was $9lS 477eii. an increase
for the month OF s2,0l6,5O3, which Is nc.
counted for by the decrease Of $2,5li.sli In
cash In the treasury.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-03
ONLY oNE.


There were elevn people az dinner when
Mr.. and Mrs. Newlywed arrived
"Oh," said the hostess. there VIII be
thirteen at tablew
my dear madam, you are mistaken, s.
raid Mr.. Ncwlywed, there will only be
twelve, as my wife and are one"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-03

HRS Theodore Runvon wife Of The
United States minister at Beflin. held a
reception on ThnnkasivIns day 70 which
all Americans IN Berlin were invited
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-03

The fact that Lincoln was born Ia Ken
lucky does not seem 80 inconsruous as It
did previous 70 last Tnes1ay.--st Louis
Globe-D Democrat.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-03
THE FIRST CLASH.
Cannon and Crisp Cross Swords on
Motion Made by the Former.

Washington, Dec 2-The first political
clash in the house occurred this after
noon, when Cannon and Crisp crossed
swords on the formers motion that the
rules of the 51st congress, of which Reed
was speaker, be adopted for the guidance
of the house. Cannon and Dingley ex'
planned that the house was without rules
and that the adoption Of the preferred
motion would furnish only temporary
rules for the guidance OF the house until
the committee on rules reported. Crisp
withdrew his opposition and the motion
was carried
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-03

The Democratic party should 90 into the
hands OF a receiver II enough assets can
be found 10 compensate that ofiiclaI--In-
dianapoIis Journal.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-03

Mr.. Coxey got just enough encourage
mont 70 prevent him flom going 2 work
-Washinston Star
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-03

John sherman's Book OF Resentmants.
At It's present price. win never become a
campaign document Washington Post.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-03

John shermans book dia not cut iauQ|l
figure na o Democratic campaign docus
ment after all.--Nemphis Commercials
Appeal.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-03

One day IN every year Lord and Lady
Aberdeen always dine with their serv-
ants
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-03

Calve Is a spaniard Her real name Is
Emma de ncquer She was born III
Madrid Of q Spanish father and French
mother
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-03

Lord Salisbury h az good billiard
player as his colleague, J A. Balfour Is
a golfer