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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-01-18
Bys Premature Explosion.

FOND DU LAC, Wis.,, Jan. 15.-John
Searles and an Italian, name unknown,
were instantly killed by the premature
explosion of blast of dynamite in A.
K. Hanilton's quarry. Their remains
were blown into Fragments.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-01-18
or With tho Funds,

CLAREMoNT, s. D., Jan. Is. r. NJ
Northrop, one Of the Oldest and best
known residents of this section, has
been found to be $1,000 short in his
accounts as school treasurer of Detroit
township.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-01-18
High Grade KaOlin in Iowa.

ELDoRA, a., Jan. l5.-Large depos-
it's Of clay suitable for pottery and fine
table ware have been discovered in this
vicinity. Expert judges pronounce the
clay equal to that found in North Car
olina, and which has national repu-
tatiQu.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-01-18
Mayor Pingree's Sensation.

DETROIT, Mich, Jan. 16.-In COM
munication submitted to the city coun-
Gil Mayor Pingree charges gross irreg'
ularities in the handling of public
moneys and accounts by the city fire
commission and requests that the men,
bers of the commission resign. Other
wise the council is asked to declare the
offices of the commissioners vacant.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-01-18
The Conditions of Success.

Hc-Pray tell me tho sort OF girl ought
to propose to9
She-Well, ono who is rich-and phi
lanthropist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-11
THE WOODS BY NIGHT.
Sounds, Sights and Shadows Among the
Trees and Bushes.

Sounds, Sights and Shadows Among the
Trees and Bushes.
"Sit still in the woods at night and
look and listen," said an old time nat
uralist to me one day, land you will
see or hear strange things, not to be
seen or heard save by rarest chance in
the busy hours of the day"
thought of the remark as sat per-
fectly still in a small opening Of the
Adirondack woods at the close of one
day last summer. It was twilight, and
out Of the dim, uncertain light doomed
the outlines of the tree in the valley and
Of the Ampersand mountain in the dis
lance. Quickly saw the shadow Of a
moving figure, which made out to be
that Of fox. How stealthily the sly
fellow crept alongl He made no noise;
not twig broke beneath his catlike
tread.
As he turned, for the first time be
noticed me. He looked at me, and ]
looked at him. Then reynard revealed
the cunning of his kind. Still keeping
his eye on me. he sided away until he
reached the dark shades and recesses,
when he disappeared in an instant.
l knew reynard was out on his night
ly foraging expedition. Perhaps he was
looking for wild rabbit or a fat par
fridge, or perhaps he intended to rob
some farmer of his choicest fowls. The
fox is a night traveller. He makes his
journey after dark. finds his dinner and
retires always before the break Of day.
Our Animal Friends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-11

TRAVELLERS in Maine say that a
surprising number Of the abandoned
farms" Of the state have been reoc-
cupied this spring, and that the new
tenants appear not to be mere
casual residents, who have occupied
the places as tramp might put up
for awhile in empty house. but in
dustriOus farmers. who are bright
ening up the old farms in q manner
that indicates that they have come
there to stay. Doubtless, as the
Keokuk constitutional says
this is but another evidence Of the
returning prosperity that is bright.
ening up the whole country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-11
Tho Largest Medical Library.

A writer in the Washington Star says
that the largest and most complete med
ical library in the world is the collec-
ton Of medical works located in the
Army Medical museum, in that city,
under the care Of the surgeon generals
Office of the war department and the i'm
mediate supervision of DR.. John S. Bill
lings. U. S. A. 1t may be said that the
card index system of medical publica-
lions used by the library is the most
thorough and practical index Of medical
works in the world. The library now
includes about 112, 900 bound volumes
and about l50. 900 pamphlets. 1t is es-
timated that this collection comprises
three-fourths Of the medical literature
Of the world, and at least nine-tenths Of
the medical literature which has been
published within the last ten years
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-11
CALAMITY COST A SHIRT.

Disastrous Results Followed . Scheme -
Hide . Cigar From . Lay.
One of the most popular men In the
down tow ] produce district Is q. w.
Christie. Ills temper, however, has been
sorely tried of late, and there is wick
ed CLEAN in his eyes when anybody Mt
tiers the word Fire" in his presence.
Chris" as his friends call him,
OWLS more truck horses than any other
man in the city. He also owns a stock
farm in Poughkeepsie. He recently in
vited one OF his friends, Fred 0ebney.
. banana importer. to visit his country
place. MI. Gebney accepted, and both
men started for the Grand Central sta
ton in buggy. Chris drove.
Chris, be it said, srorted an immacu-
late shirt front, in which glittered .
large diamond. The friends were bowl
ing along Fifth avenue when Chris,
who was smoking cigar, suddenly
started. He had seen q lady friend, and
the improperly Of saluting her with q
cigar in his mouth caused him to let the
weed drop, as he thought, to the bottom
of the buggy.
They had proceeded q block or sc
when Ed remarked:
Something's on fire..
"That's so," replied Chris, looking
around. 81 can smell smoke. Maybe
it's in one of these buildings, and
"Great Scott! Wowr' he yelled.
"It's me. Caesars ghostl It's burning
me upl''
"Have you got 'em?" inquired Ed.
"Suppose turn in a fire alarm"
Before he could make any furthe,
comment Chris had stopped his horse
jumped from the buggy and was execu
ting a war dance on the sidwealk
Smoke was rising from beneath hi.
waistcoat, and the cigar, the cause Of i
all, dropped to the ground.
well. I'll be jiggered, exclaimed
Chris. His spotless shirt front was dis
colored and burned in places.
Perhaps it was the diamond" sug
gested Ed.
Diamonds be blowedv' retortet
Chris. "Say," he added, II can't go t,
the farm looking like this"
ooh, that's soon remedied," replied
Ed. "Get a celluloid shirt front. I
you're careful, it W ont take fire, bu
you mustn't smoke, and don't put tn
sparkler in either.
Eds suggestion was carried out. Thu
| journey was resumed, and when tn,
men returned to the city the story leak
ed out. That is why many down tow,
produce merchants take down their fir
extinguishers when Chris happens along
Chris says he appreciates q joke, bu
when he is invited to a business mem
dinner and receives q miniature fire
mans cap and red lantern as souvenir
"the things going too far. "-Nev
York Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-11
MARVELLOUS JENNY LIND.



Interesting "Reminiscences Of the '.Swedish
Nightingale"
I Among the most interesting Of those
of whom John Addington Symonds gives
"reminiscences in his recently published
autobiography is Nine. Jenny Lind
Goldschmidt, Of whom the image has
faded away for the present generation,
like that of all whose power was dis
played on the ephemeral sphere of the
stage. He gives very charming &C.
count Of this simple minded, gracious
and womanly singer, who had the high
est devotion to her art, saying, II sing
to God" and whose home life and man
ners were those of simple affection and
womanliness. Jenny Lind had passed
beyond the bloom of youth when Sy.
monds saw her, and her marvellous voice
was beginning to lose its power, but
her artistic method was as pure as ever,
and her expression as magical. The fol-
lowing is his impression of her singing:
"Mme. Goldschmidt came on second
in ..On Mighty Peans. She was quite in
black and looked to me an old, worn
lady, with large head and small per-
son. She wore no crinoline, and her
dress, with its loose waist, reminded me
of grandmamma's. At the first tones of
her voice quivered all over. It was
not her wonderful execution, her pathos,
varying expression, subtle infiexibility,
that surprised Inc, but the pure timbre,
which SO vibrated and thrilled my very
soul that tears came into my eyes. The
volume of tone she threw out and then
diminished to a whisper, which per-
meated the room; the diminuendoes and
| crescendoes, the nightingale metallic
strokes, brilliant accents and foods of
swift, successive notes expected, but
had not realized such quality of voice. +"
He gives charming picture of the
home of the Goldschmidts at Oak Lee,
and this account Of the aging cantatrice
singing to her bird is very graceful:
IA blackbird hung in a cage outside
the door, Nine. Goldschmidt went up
and talked to it Come, pretty bird,
pretty, pretty little bird, do give US
| little song. We want to hear you sing
so much, you pretty, pretty little bird,
in such coaxing way that the bird, who
had been shy at first. got down and
| came close to her and put its head ON
one side to listen. Then Mme Gold
schmidt sang to it roulades and long
shakes and high, sharp notes which
made the bird most inquisitive. But he
continued silent until she turned to 60,
and then he gave loud, shrill chirrup,
as if to call her back. ''-Cincinnati En-.
| Quirer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-11

A WASHINGTON telegram announces
that Maj. X. W. McClaughry has
been selected for the position as war
den Of the United States penitentiary
Mt Fort Leavenworth, Kas. The
institution is to be transferred to the
jurisdiction Of the department Of
justice July 1. Major McClaughry
is abundantly fitted to discharge the
duties Of the position at Fort Leav:
enworth il he accepts it. He is now
superintendent of the Illinois re-
formatory at Pontiac. and has been
identified with reformatory work all
his life, as warden OF Joliet peniten-
tiary. warden Of the Pennsylvania
penitentiary and chief of police OF
CHICAGO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-11

WHAT The ARGUS may think or
say on the court house question may
have been without influence with the
board in the past. as some Of the
members and others have been heard
to say. but this paper proposes to
continue to voice its opinion Of mat
tiers and things. And furthermore,
it proposes to insist that all proceed
ings be open and above board on the
contract and the material, il the
board did follow its own sweet will
when the plans were determined
upon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-11
willy Hen HAfrlsOn.

A Philadelphia reporter thought TO
try his rabbits fsot on Gen. Harri-
son and show how easy it was 70
make him take a position one way
or the other as to silver. And this
is the way he went about it and the
measure of his success:
General, we recognize that this
being purely private visit, it would
be indicate to urge you to an ex-
preston of views upon any subject
you do not care to discuss"
Il resisted all attempts to inter-
view me while l was in New York, l
think l should be able to get through
Philadelphia the same way"
There is one thing you might not
object to. however," resumed the re-
porter, land that is to give, If you
remember it, the date Of q speech
you made some two years or more
ago in which you freely discussed the
money question.
The general recalled . speech that
he made at Albany. while on his
way to Bennington, but suggested
that he had discussed the subject in
several speeches and in his mes
sages.
'.And they are all safe to quote
FROM" asked the reporter.
Certainly" was the response. II
stand by all I said on the subject y
"And you have not altered OF
added to your views on it?"
To this the ex-president seemed to
smile assent. though he made no d.
rect reply. and the conversation
changed to q discussion Of his in.
tentiOns as to the immediate fu'
ture.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-11

THE proposed new Protestant
Episcopal diocese of Washington is
to consist OF the District of Colum bia
and four counties of Maryland
Prince Georges. st. Mary's, Charles
and Montgomery. If the division is
ratified by the general convention
that meets in October. Bishop Paret
will probably decide to be bishop Of
the new see, which will leave the
diocese of MARYLAND vacant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-11

The ARGUS has passed no criticism
on the plans for the new court house,
and it was the first paper in the
county and the only paper in Rock
Island to publish them. 1t con-
demned the seclusive methods OF
adopting them-and it continues to
abhor all such modes of procedure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-11

IT seems like nonsense to talk OF
brick in connection with the Rock
Island county court house, where
there is such an array of low figures
on the best quality Of stone. There
is nothing toe good for Rock Island
county. Let us have the best-if il
pleases the board.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-11
A Diary.

First Dayton the high seas; stormy
weather; disagreeable company.
Second Day-Captain very admirable;
made q declaration of love and offered
me his heart and hand; rejected.
Third Day-Captain returns to the
charge; threatens to kill me, commit
suicide and blow up the whole vessel
with 300 persons; rejected.
Fourth Day-Saved the lives Of 800
persons. -London Globe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-11

LET there be no more blind eau
cuses on the court house, fair deal
is what the public demands.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-11

Cowper always spoke in q diffident
hesitating way, as though afraid Of the
effect of his words on his auditors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-11

G. A. Stillson, a merchant OF
TT mpico, ILL.,, writes, August 10,
1891: Clinic Kidney Cure is meeting
with wonderful success. 1t has cured
some cases here that physicians pro-
nounced incurable. l myself am able
to testify to its merits. My face to-
day is living picture Of health, and
Clinic Kidney Cure has made il such.
l had suffered q years with the dis
ease, and today l feel 10 years
younger than did one year ago. ]
can obtain some wonderful certifi-
Gates of its medical qualities. M. F.
Bahnsen's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-11

d.. johnson had an exceedingly I'M.
attractive face. His complexion was
red, his eyes. besides being bleared with
scrofula, wero SO nearsighted that his
expression was that of intense dullness
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-11

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, of Junction
City. ILL.,. was told by her doctors
she had consumption and that there
was no hope for her, but two bottles
of DR.. Kings New Discovery COM
pletely cured her and she says it
saved her life. Thomas Eggers, 1879
Florida street, San Francisco, suf-
fured from a dreadful cold, approach
ing consumption, tried without re-
suit everything else, then bought
one bottle of DIR. Kings New Discov-
cry and in two weeks was cured.
He is naturally thankful. 1t is such
results, of which these are samples,
that prove the wonderful efficacy of
this medicine in coughs and colds.
Free trial bottles at Hsrtz 4 Ulle-
meyers drug store. Regular size,
SO cents and 81.
OLD PEOPLE.
Old people who require medicine
to regulate the bowels and kidneys
will find the true remedy in Electric
Bitters. This medicine does not
stimulate, and contains no whisky
nor other intoxicant, but acts as a
tonic and Alternative. 1t acts mildly
on the stomach and bowels, adding
strength and giving tone to the or
gans. thereby aiding nature in the
performance of the functions. Elec-
trio Bitters is an excellent appetizer
and aids digestion. Old people find
it just exactly what they need. Price
so cents per bottle at Hartz & Ulle.
meyers drug store.
BUCKLENs ARNICA sALvE.
The best salve in the world for
cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt
rheum, fever sores. letter, .chapped
hands. chilblains. corns and all skin
eruptions. and positively cures
piles or no pay required. 1t is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, OF
money refunded. Price rs cents pei
box. For sale by Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-11

BlubbeT. the fat Of sea animals, cost
10 cents pound in Lapland
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-11

The ARGUS delivered every even
ing at your door at 10c q week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-11

THE ARGUS. l0c . week, delivered
every evening ut your door.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-11

The Illinois legislature is on it's
last psgs-for which mercy let us be
truly thankful.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-28
NAY Be AAuSLAUGHfBR
Died From a Blow Received
in a Fight = His OPP
ponent Held.

On March II, William Sullivan, twenty
three years old, of No. 70 Madison street,
Hobohen, got IN a fight with Walter
Baggs. twenty years old, OF No. Z Pster-
son avenue, which terminated in Sulli-
van falling down ard seriously cutting
his upper lip upon the curb stone. snili
van was taken to the Hobo&en Police
Headquarters and his wound dressed
by City Physician Simon.
Baggs was not arrested after the fight,
but the next day Sullivan went before
Recorder McDonough AND had a Warran;
sSsiIed for Bags arrest. Somehow CT
other Bags was. never taken into GUS
toby.
van bccarne quite i'll, and he attributed
his sickness to injuries received during
his fight. Sullivan last night was s.
low that it was thought he would no;
SuNiVan's condition he went to Police
headquarters and surrendered himself.
Sullivan is the young man whom ex
was indicted for 50 do ng
Held FOR SULLIvAN'S DEATH.
Sullivan died last night. at midnight
Baggs this morning 10 the County. Jail
G%aToner.. County Physlcian Converse
It Was learned tbs morning that It was
not the dead boy who had caused the
warrant to be tssned for Bags arrest.
Ivan. il IS said, the dead brother, always
protested against getting Bags arrested,
saying that he would a account.
s Witn R asgn g ghfn he e ser Wal dav d Ragfgs
his Health. sullivan. it is said, bore nc
maiiee towards Bags, and said thgt
Gied brain caused by drink.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-28

$7S TO Phillip ely for sleeves.
SG7:25 to Frederick Rose for laying PIPE
on T0nneIe avenue.
Sio4 to H. Macbrfde for coke. etc.
sG4harEe water account A. and e.
Tbs foregoing We're each separately
adopted by the following vote on the
call for the ayes and Nays
,.Ayes-AH the members of the Board.
i've 6) In number. 5
The Committee on Public Buildings,
Docks and Park presented the follow
n Resolved, That the provisional First
Jersey Naval Reserve. officered by G.
Frederick Long. Lieutenant. and Louis
H. .Washburn. Ensign. be permitted the
use and occupation for meeting, drills
and PRACTICE Of the premises on Grand
street. Jersey City. now rented to the
heretofore occupied as an Armory by
COMPANY A.. Fourth Regiment. N. G. y.
j.. on Tuesday evenings of each and
every week to May LIST, prox., or until
further order of his Board.
Adopted by the following vote on the
call Tor the ayes and nays
Ayes-All the members of the Board.
five S) in number.
The Committee on Printing n Sta
tionery presented the following:
Resolved. That $500 be paid to E. w
Bullingcr for guide.
Charge printing and stationery.
Adopted by the following vote on the
call for the ayes and nays:-
Ayes-All the members of the Board.
fly % in number.
The Board on motion adjourned.
GEO T. BOUTON,,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-28
BOTH SIDES READY.
Mayor Pagan Is Opposed by
Mayor Besson-couneil
Candidates.

THE various ward committees OF the
Republican party of Hoboken held their
conventions Tuesday night fer the pur-
nose of nominating the ward candidates,
but they only succeeded in completing
the slate in the First and Second wards
The Third ward nominations were com
,leted with the exception of School Trus-
ZEE
In the Fourth ward there were so many
aspirants for the nominations that the
convention adjourned before the delegates
could decide upon any at ALL
They convened again last night, how
syer. and after a lengthy convention
decided upon the following candidates.
Councilman, George H. Smith; School
Trustee. John Basch: Tax Commissioner
william Barrie: Commissioner of Appeals,
James D. Sinclair; Justice of the Peace
short terrn), Rudolph Kuenstler; Justice
IF the Peace Gong term), Herman Il.
Meyer; Constable, Henry Luening.
BOTH SIDES READY.
The entire ticket is now complete, as Is
also the Democratic ticket, and the
campaign will now begin in real earn
sst men in the field, and both feel con-
ddent Of victory. Mayor Pagan. who is
again the Democratic candidate for the
Mayoralty, will be opposed by ex-Mayor
b. V. s. Besson. Ex-Mayor August
Grassman, who at first 1t was thought
would get out and make q tight FOR the
,aice on an Independent German. ticket,
aas positively declined to run under any
The records of both Mayor Pagan and
,x-Mavor Besscn have been published
n 1.-THE Jersey City News" time and
line again, and its readers are we'll ac-
suainted with them.
Chairman of the Common Council Au-
rust Bewig has decided 10 run on an
Independent ticket for Councilman again
rats treated him badly, and as the Re
1ublicans will not have anything to do
With him, he will get out and try to
lefeat both their candidates and snap
lis fingers in their faces.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-28
MR.. GRIGGS CANDIDATE
Would Like to Run for Cover
nor, but Won't Scramble
for Such a Dig
nihed Office.
CFrom this mornings New York world.)
Snecial To The World

Ffrom this mornings New York WORLDLY
Special to The World.
TRENTON. March H. John w. Griggs
was here yesterday. He was in excellent
spirits after his Southern trip. The con-
gested condition of the G"unernatorsal
field on the Republican side didn't seem
to worry Mr.. Griggs the least bit.
And you are stnl in the fight not
w~ithstanding the number of aspirants?"
The World correspondent remarked.
well, that's hardly the correct way
to put it." Mr.. Griggs replied. Pm not
fighting anybody. The Office of Gov
ernor of New Jersey IS too dignified and
exalted an office to- get down and scram-
BILE for as if one wanted to be elected
Constable or Alderman"
but you'd like to be Governor"
Certainly. If the Republican party
sees fit to nominate me 1 shall run.
That's plain enough. amt it?'
You don't believe in pulling wires or
that sort of thing to get the nomina-
tion?"
mo. I'm doing nothing except tell
ing my friends who ask me-, as you're
doing now. that I'm a candidate and
would like to get the nomination. II
they have a mind to tell other people
and interest other people to the extent
- SIt+ AAS-A ~
and vote for delegates favorable to me,
of course l shan't seek to stop them.
Up our way, in Passa.e county. the DIFF
f1culty. however, generally lies in get
ting men willing to act as delegates and
pay their own expenses down here. That,
Of course. applies particularly to the
country districts outside of Paterson"
IF the other candidates make a per-
sonal canvass between now and con-
vention time it will place you at a dis
advantage"
Will"
The avowed candidates besides Mr..
Griggs so far are Senator Foster .Voor-
hees. John Kean. George Hires and Sen
ator Maurice Rogers. Sheriff Toffey
is said to be a very willing Bark:s, while
Franklin Murphy occupies the, position
of being willing to lead the. fight pro-
vided thai the Republicans of New der,
sey want to smash Sewellism and all
tina 1t represents.
William n. Corbin, Chairman OF the
voorhees, Investigating N IS
doomed in some quarters MT. Cofoln
himself isn't giving much thought TO
the matter, because he knows that Gen-
eral Sewen would rather see any man IN
the State get the nomination IN prefer,
ence to him, and up to date the General
seems to be ~omn.potent N the Repupll-
can party of New Jersey Mutual frlencs
Of Messrs. Corbin and Voorhees, are az,
ready giving it out that MI. CorD-n VIII
support the curly-haired Senator for
Governor and that Gov" voorhees, VIII
choose Mr.. Corbin for Attorney-Gen
anol