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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-30
"TRIBUrE 10 wDcu rRIBUrry
Thanks to the Ne, W. NJ u our Edition
po ril le.

That the advisory" position I'm which
he regular Times" staff stood toward
The "Womcn's Times" was not sinecure.
let Messrs. a. II. Holderby. r.. G. Hiden.
John $. Irby John ID. Murrell. Joseph A.
Wheat. Werner. AID Perkins testify. TO
those gentlemen, who for three weeks
have been most kind In lending all such
assistance as their experience made pos
sible 10 the STAFF of wom,n amateurs
the latter take this opportunity TO ox~
press their most sincere thanks. Mr. Hol-
derby has unrolled the myst srle~ OF single.
double, and trirle. headings. OF sticks.
eub-headings. etc, with delightful pa
thence. while Mr. Hiden's lengthy end ac-
curate newspaper notices have been the
very best advertisement the paper has
bad.
In addition to the gentlemen OF the edi-
torial and reportorial stan. too. thanks
are due. and many thanks. to the business
department OF the paper. the most amia-
BILE OF elevator boys. and the most long
suffering OF printers. notably Mr.. Plum
kett. Amateur copy is not IA thing OF
beauty. and Joy forever" invariably.
and q steady fire Of II for three weeks
y just degree trying to even the best
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-30
The Gold Brick Man.

On yesterday, when interviewed by The
Times reporter. Parker alias Smith. the
gold-brick man, expressed himself as
exceedingly tired Of jail life. He was
in d hopeful frame OF mind. however.
The reporter, he said. reminded him Of
Nellie Bly,. She and her party were
much Impressed by his personal appear
ance as he is decidedly dlstingue.
He did not seem TO object in tho least
70 the interview. the ladies OF the party
being evidently much more embarrassed
than he. One of them naively remarked
upon Ter return 10 the women's Office that
she had always thought criminals must
be very ugly-vice, "a monster OF fright
full MEN," etc. He is 4 very decided
contradiction 10 the poet
The ladies are much indebted 10. Mr..
RUSSELL. the jailer, for his courtesy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-30
A TERRIFIC EXPLOSION.
AT INTERSECTION OF BROOK ROAD
AND ROCKETS.
Many Lives Lost and Much Damage TO
Property-TheP Press Promptly on
Hand Bottling Gas.

Shortly after o'clock on yesterday
afternoon terrific explosion took place
at the corner of Brook Avenue and
Rockets. This. it seems. is a fated To-
cality for accidents OF all kinds. but yes
terdlys calamity was unprecedented in
it's history.
The Richmond Gas Company has for
some time been laying a gas main along
that thoroughfare, the test of which was
TO have been made about ; o'clock. short
~ before the turning on of high pressure,
TO send certain amount of gas through
a too small gas pipe which the city does
not see NJ TO replace with pipes large
enough To prevent the consumers paying
for this pressure. Yesterdays accident
ought TO be a sufficiently emphatic warn
ing to the city fathers on the subject.
IL was while this test was being made
that the explosion took place. The blow
pipe at the corner had six layers of
gauZe netting: therefore the superinten-
dent considered IL safe that matches be
applied TO test the blowout main. but
the flame played back and forth for some
time. until something Numbered. as If the
earth We're beng torn up.
The main PIPE was torn asunder and
particles of iron were sent flying in
every direction.
Just at the corner is a colored under
takers shop that was literally demolished.
Collins were blown out OF their places
and the two collins on the show window
were hurled on the sidewalk. Some one
picked them up: we were unable to ascer-
tain the names. but though some one
said Chesterman and Copeland.
The force of the explosion stood a
length OF the gas main up on its end.
and gas escaped like wate. from the
Jefferson's artesian well. The flame was
extineushed by two men. whom we after
wards found We're newspaper men
Messrs. Royal and Cowardin. who bot
tied gas for future use In their editorial
departments. Several workmen We're
overcome by the fumes. but quickly re-
vived and were carried home
ASIDE from broken window panes etc.
no damage was done. except TO the gas
pipe that is being laid in that locality.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-30

digestion. Our printers stood it beauti-
fully.
Mr.. Joseph Bryan. too is entitled TO our
very warmest thanks for numerous cour-
tesies. whenever courtesies could smooth
the way, and especially for giving up ms
private Office on last evening for the use
OF our city editor and her corps of re-
pOrters.
To Mr.. Waller Scott. also, for the loan
of Office furniture: TO Mr. McCluer, for
the telephone. and 10 all others who com
tributed 10 our success, we are most in
debted.
EDITORIAL STAFF,
WOMEN'S TINES.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-30
Intarylew With Nicholns.

While visiting Henrico County Court yes
terday morning in search of news, We were
shown into the cell of Nicholas. the
condemned murderer. He was looking
remarkably well; had a good color. and
seemed very hopeful of a reprieve.
Though he is said to be half-witted. he
was clever enough not 10 commit him
self. Iii answer 10 the question II he
upset the boat, he said he was tired of
talking of IL. He knew very little about
boats anyhow, as that was the first time
he had been In the water for sixteen
years.
Everything was quiet in the magis-
trates' courts. court having adjourned
Thursday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-30
lynchbuFg News,

THE HILL CITY" May %. lSO.-
Special 10 Wonan's EditiCn.-Lynch-
burg is not behind other cities In pros
perity and attractiveness. Merchants are
dilligent in business and Notwithstanding
the hard times we have gone steadily
forward in business and home improve
ments. They have recently determined
TO furnish better lights and also 10 add
a new and elevated fountain supply TO
our reservoir.
The gay and fashionable members OF
the home circle have enjoyed. during
the past season. an unusual whirl OF
card parties. teas and other social de-
lights. but just now society Is quiet.
Members OF the Y. NJ. c. A. Auxiliary
have been the busiest workers In the
world. They have paid during the year
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-30

dent Mr.. Isaac Held Secretary and
Treasurer; Mr.. 5. l.. Bloomberg. solicit
tor; DR.. II. II. Levy is medical adviser
10 the home. with DR. Mark Peyser. as
sistant. Messrs 5. Binswanger. +. Raab.
a Greentree, VI. Millhiser. J. Levitt. W.
Lovenstein, NJ. Thalhmer. and Rev. +.
y. Calisch form, with these officers, the
Executive Board.
Mrs Samuel Cohen is chairman Of the
ladies Auxiliary Committee, which Is
very active in raising funds for the home
The youngest organization is the He
brew Sewing School.
MRS. Z. y. CALISCH.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-30
a PKOPosED KAILhotD
From Frederioksburs to the Che.apeaka
BAY


Bay
FREDERICKSBURG, VA, Nav q
Special 10 Woman's Edition. Historic
old Fredericksburg. situated on the Ran
pahannock river. has for many years
been regarded as one OF the few finished
towns OF Virginia, or / may say. Of the
world, which Is apt 10 give an OUT
sider the impression that We are a seq
OF old fogles. But how untrue this Is
IN reality. Particularly in the past year
has the town made rapid strides OF in-
proYement, not only in many new buildings
being erected, and the streets wcll-uehfai
~ electric lights. but recently there has
been put through the old "burg" tho
telephone. thereby showing 10 our sister
cities that We are quite as au falf in
the working OF wires as the most astuta
politician.
There Is also a proposed railroad from
mis- point 10 the Chesapeake Bay called
the Fredericksburg. Lancaster and West
ern railroad, backed by large number
OF Notnern capitalists. and with Hon.
William A. Little as attorney.
Through the untirlng efforts OF Roy.
VIM. A. Saunders. a large collegiate in
stitute OF the Southern Presbyterian As
sembly has been established here. with
over two hundred matriculatos and a
fun corps OF efficient teachers. inculcat-
ing and maintaining the same atmOs-
phere OF culture and refinement for which
Fredericksburg has always been noted
The recent superabundanco OF rain has
given US beautiful supply OF flowers.
strawberries. and grass. though our town
al present can boast OF but few grass
widows or wldowers.
The large number OF recent marriages
among our attractive girls shows a sub
stantial boom In that direction, and tn
dicates that there Is life In the old town
yet.
MARGARET b. SHEPHERD.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-30
Thanks for Dore'ions.

The ladies interested IN the Virginia
Hospital and the Woman's Edition desire
10 express their thanks TO the following
gentleman for most liberal donations:
Henry Disston 4 Son, w. 8. Forbes
Harry Hirshberg. L. n. cowsrdin, james
w. Boyd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-30

the 18th OF June at st. Paul's Episcopal
Church. AT o'clock I'm the Afternoon.
Both are well-knOwn residents OF New
port News.
Miss L. I. sOUTHALL CLARKE.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-30

The Players Club, OF New YORK. have
a quaint home. and many jolly hours are
spent there by the members. One can
imagine themselves Tar from the big city
when sitting in a window. overlooking
such q spot - Grameracy Park. This
club was founded BY the late Edwin
Booth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-30

I. is requested that purchasers Of the
woman's Edition OF The Times will care
fully fold them UP and put them away.
and not lend or leave them around.
seoond-hand paper never reads well. and
they materially Affect the ale Of The
Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-30
TIE FAMOUS MISSOURI.
This Vessel In Port Up to Saturday. when
She Sailed with "A Full Cargo.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, May 29-Spe-
cial TO Woman's Edition.-Northern tour
lists seeking a balmy climate and appre-
ciating the advantages of Newport News
as a resort. have visited the Hotel War
wick in larger numbers this Spring than
ever heretofore. Distinguished people,
and people of wealth have been its guests,
and banquets and dinner parties have
been served in BETTING style. Alto
gethe- II las been a delightful 50 ason.
The Old Dominion Land ConTany, with
Mr.. l.. b. Manville as supe rintendent Is
now laying out a park in front of the
hotel. which is one Of the greatest i'm
l rovcments that has ever been made here.
FiCctric-car line tracks have been laid
and on the 10th of June the cars will be-
run down through the city 10 the Chesa-
poake and Ohio passenger depot.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-30
THE HISTORIC MISSOURI"

As a port where hundreds OF vessels
enter monthly. the coming-in and going
out Of any one ship. does not. as a usual
thing, attract any special attention. but
a few days ago when the famous Mis-
souri," received a large cargo at pier I.
and sailed away on Saturday. carrying a
benediction for the many good deeds that
have marked her course. she carried the
largest cargo that has ever been taken
from this port.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-30
THE SHIP YARD AND ITS PRESENT WORK.

As a source of occupation and liyeli-
hood 10 the many busy people OF this
place, the ship-yard holds q leading posi-
ton, employing as IL does. between sew
enteen and eighteen hundred pecplc and
distributing weekly through the medium
Of its employees. from fifteen 10 twenty
thousand dollars among thu various
trades and merchants OF the place. IL
is easy 10 see how powerful factor II
has become in the prosperity of the place,
and how the news of recent contracts Is
awaited with as much eagerness by the
various business men as by the officials
OF the company themselves. The latest
contract taken by the company is FOR
the construction OF 400-foot ship for the
Plant Line. OF New York. This vessel
will engage in the Coast and South Amer
lean trade and will be the finest ship or
her style ever built in this country.
Newly finished and waiting the final
touches of painters and decorators Is the
new Bay steamer Newport News" built
for the Washington and Norfolk line ana
destined to ply between these points.
Work is also well advanced on the three
gun-boats building for the United States
Government. These are the first war
vessels that have been undertaken by the
yard.
Newport News Is not lacking in patri-
otism or veneration for the heroes OF the
lost cause, for We have camp for Con-
federate veterans. and a camp for sons
OF Confederate veterans has just been
organized. and this week q Woman's aux
Hilary 10 the former will be formed. The
senior camp bears the name OF that
brave general whose brilliant exploits Oc-
Cured principally In this section during
the late struggle. "Magruder."
The junior camp lately organized was
christened Montague" out OF respect
for the memory of that gallant colonel
who was raised in this immediate section
and who was one OF the first 10 respond
TO the call OF 81. and who gave four or
the best years OF his life for the cause |
so dear 10 Southern hearts. These or |
CARNATIONS will accomplish great good |
Already many a poor old stranded Con- |
has been fed and clothed and /
often furnished with transportation 10 |
other States where they had relatives !
who gave them homes.
The most interesting social event 10
take place here soon. will be the we'd |
ding Of Miss Hunter Fitchett IN n. I.
Bruce Reynolds. which will take place On
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-25
His Bones Rote Again

Messrs. d. Roy Bowlby, w. W.
Bowlby. S. 7. Bowlby. Harry W.
Smythe. T. B. Reidy. Charles Nc
Hugh, r. c. Willerton, j. M. Boards
ley, G. E. Bailey and Lee Pfau COM
posed fishing party which explored
the hooks at the mouth of Rock river
yesterday afternoon. They had
great luck. every one agreeing to the
exact number of salmon caught as
81 and the weight 55 pounds. On
landing on the return voyage Nc
Hugh imagining he saw more OF the
finny tribe on the bottom of the
river made a dive into the water.
1t took the combined fishing tackle
of the crowd to rescue him, but
he bit readily and took the con-
sequences of the mishap good ma
turedly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-25
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfor, and Improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs Of physical being, will attest
the value to health CT the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
alive; efectually cleansing the system,
disrelling colds, headaches and feyers
and permanently curing constipation.
It has given satisfaction to millions and
met with tie approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale BY all drug.
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but il is man.
ufacturei by the California Fig Syrup
70. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will net
sccept any Substitute if offered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-25
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20.
Tho Opportu ,ity OF Day and to Many
of n Iifet1me

Tho Opportu ,ity OF Day and to Many
of Lifetime.
While on our eastern trip looking
to the wants of our trade we made
arrangements to have a fur exhibit
by the leading furrier of New York
city. Not a retail furrier, but the
importer of skins and the manufac.
turer of same into fine articles OF
wearing apparel, and none other
than Albert Hcrzig Sons & Co. The
name is a guarantee for style. quail
ity and everything that is elegant in
the fur world. We have been mott
fed that their representative will ex.
hibit his complete line Of furs at our
store Saturday, Oct. 90. We take
this occasion Of inviting all who are
interested in furs to call on that day.
BY visiting our cloak and fur depart
ment on this day we will be able to
show you part of New York city,
at least the furs from there.
We will show the largest and
grandest collection of furs ever ex.
hibited in this valley and at prices
that would make ordinary furriers
blush. You don't buy sealskins
every day and when you do buy them
it is best to buy of a house known
for its integrity and straightforward
dealings. You have double guar
antee with every piece of fur sold at
this opening. namely, Messrs. Albert
Herzig Sons & Co., and Harmed &
Won Maur. who stands back of every
dollars worth. Respectfully,
HARMED & VON MAUR, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-25
BRIEF MENTION.
Wear NJ. & Z. shoes.

Wear NJ. & K. shoes.
Overcoat sale at Goldsmith's.
Best underwear at Sommers & La
Velle,s.
Good winter suits from $S.65 up at
G oldsmith's.
Remember Detjens when you have
real estate transaction.
All night dance at Roche's hall
every Saturday nights cents.
The best $40 Qvercoat in black,
blue. brown and drab at Goldsmith's.
Western Starr, now locat ed at Chi
cago, was among his old Rock Island
acquaintance yesterday.
The western waterway convention
in session at Vicksburg decided to
meet in Davenport next year.
Oyster lunch at Joseph Cuts
weiler's tomorrow night, corner Sec
ond avenue and Fifteenth street.
Those enameled and vici as we'll
as oxide shoes you see the tony
young men wearing were bought at
the N. & K.
Cabinets s. per dozen for the holt
day trade. Cards 81 per dozen. Jar
Wis White Art company, 500 Brady
street, Davenport.
Kramer. Bleuer & Co. for fine
printing and blank books to order.
A fine line of calendars, society invi-
tations, menus, etc. 1903 Second
avenue.
Mrs. Elizabeth Krell and son,
Julius, returned last evening from a
months witt to New York and other
eastern points. Mrs. Krell's health
has been much improved by the trip.
L. Simon, of :.this city, has pur-
chased of William Royston, of Mo-
line. lot or Fifteenth street, that
city, sc feet front by 81 feet deep.
for $4,000 and will probably erect a
business block thereon. =,
The city knocked out the obstruc-
ton to alley paving at every turn yes
terday. After the motion to set aside
the jury verdict in favor of the city
was overruled, the motion to arrest
judgment failed similarly. Then the
opposition prayed al appeal, which
was granted, but whether it will be
taken or not remains to be seen.
At Freeport yesterday Frank W.
Harris, the erstwhile Davenport ball
player, convicted of numbering
Charles Bengal May last. was SEN
fenced by Judge Crabtree to be
hanged Nov. 20. Harris broke
down completely when sentence was
pronounced upon him by the court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-25
WHILE LIFE LASTS.
Henry Bose and Miss Hulda
Thiele United.


A Well Known Rock Island Citizen
. Takes Unto Himself One Of the Iowa
City's Most Accomplished Daughters
Othes Matrimonial Events.
At the brides home on Fifteenth
and Perry streets, Davenport. yes
terday. occurred the marriage of
Henry Bose, of Rock Island, and
Miss Hulda N. Thiele. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. johnson, Of
the Christian church, in the presence
OF relatives and friends of the con-
tracing parties. The groom is the
skilled and popular draughtsman in
the Office Of the river engineer corps
in this city. and the bride is one of
the most talented and most admired
young ladies of Davenport.
The happy couple went east on a
wedding tour, and returning their
home will be in Rock Island.
Rohw ede--Rsnbarrer.
Gustavus Rohweder and Miss
Lucy Hamburger were united in the
holy bonds Of matrimony by Rev. C.
Z. Taylor, at the home of the brides
sister, Mrs. John Gavin last evening.
A delicious supper was partaken Of.
Mr.. Rohweder is one of the c., X. I.
& P's. worry conductors. The bride
is one Of Rock Islands estimable
young ladies. Mr.. and Mrs. Rob-
wedder will 20 to housekeeping at
once on Eighth-and-a-half avenue.
Two Port Byron Weddings.
Rev. j. w. Edwards and Miss
Alma Maxwell were married in Port
Byron Wednesday evening, Rev.
Cummings. OF Moline, officiating.
The groom until transferred to
Tonica. ILL.,, by the recent confer
ence was pastor OF the Port Byron NJ.
church, in which his bride was a
prominent factor. She had been as
sistant principal at the academy and
was a general favorite in social cir
cles. She is daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. W. Maxwell. The couple
will reside at Tonica, Ill.
One OF the prettiest of Port Byron
events was the marriage Wednesday
of DR.. w. l.. Straw and Miss Emma,
youngest daughter of MIR. and Mrs.
G. p. Albrecht. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. r. w. Newlands,
OF the Congregational church. The
bride is charming young lady oil
rare vocal accomplishments and
much admired. The groom is pop
ular and successful dentist of Por,
Byron.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-25
Peoria Wins the Prize

Peoria's enterprising fight for the
location of the site for the in
durable insane hospital was at.
tended last night by successful
results. the institution being To-
Gated in that city by the com.
mission. Other cities competing
were Chillicothe and Galesburg. The
asylum will be the largest Of the
state institutions. Commissioner
Finley says work will begin on the
new buildings this winter. The
buildings will be erected to accom-
modate 5000 people and they will
ultimately cost s., Zoo, 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-25
An Excellent Restaurant.

Pearson's Fifth avenue restaurant,
at 1880 Fifth avenue. is now pre-
pared to serve the public to the best
possible advantage. Delicious home
cooking coupled with neatness and a
desire to please its patrons. are its
claims for preferences. A day and
night lunch counter is run in
connection that is also up to the
standard. Give it trial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-25
Young Bsptis,s' Union FIeurishes.

At the annual meeting of the
Young Peoples Union of the First
Baptist church Tuesday evening, the
following officers were elected:
President-C. G. Taylor.
Vice President-Jessie l.. Williams.
Secretary-Miss Alice Campbell.
Treasurer-B. Fl. Wilson.
Corresponding Secretary-Miss Jo-
sephine Woodin.
Reports showed the society to be in
q hourishing condition. both as to
membership and finances.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-25

Many desperate cases of kidney
diseases pronounced incurable have
been cured by the Clinic Kidney
Cure. Many physicians use it. For
sale at NJ. +. .Bahnsen's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-25
She Ruined Her Health at school.

Sad, but needless. With proper
care and the use of Zoa-Phora at
needed periods, her splendid intel
lect might now be supported by per-
feet physical powers and graces.
Sold by T. H. Thomas and Marshall
& Fisher,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-25

Frontage de Brie, 25 cents pound.
Roquefort, Neufchatel, imported
Swiss cream and about twenty-five
other kinds OF imported and domes.
tic cheese at Ed Plath's, Davenport,
S14 West Third street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-25
Sustain
Home Industry
On Tap everywhere.
Only Union labor employed.

The Rock Island Brewing Company, success
ors to George Wagner's Atlantic Brewery, ]:
Huber's City Brewery and Raibie & Stengers
Rock Island Brewery. as we'll as julius Junge's
Bottling Works. has one of the most complete
Brewing establishments including Bottling de-
partment in the country. The product is the
very best. Beer is bottled at the brewery and
delivered to any part Of the tri-cities, and may
he ordered direct from the head offices on Mo-
line avenue by Telephone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-25

There is nothing better to impart
lie and vigor than Foley's Sarsapa-
rilla. Trial size SO cents. For sale
at n. T. Bahnsen's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-25

DR.. Rays Renovation is certain to
cleanse and invigorate the whole
system Sold by'.T. H. Thomas,
druggist.