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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-13
THE YEARS RACE RECORD.
1t Is Eciipsed 1t Davenport Yeste rday
Afternooa.

1t Is Eciipsed ut Davenport Yeste rday
Afterno0a.
Yesterdays events at the Daven
port Mile Track not only eclipsed all
other races of the meeting lust
closed, but broke the race record
of the year; in . word it proved the
greatest day in the history of the
track. Fidol did the business. The
attendance numbered about !, GOO.
The Days Races.
The first race was the 1922 trot for
a purse of $500. Adult won, with
Black Hal second, Godella, third.
and Turquois fourth. Time, 2:l6Y,
2:16!, 2:l6&.
The second race was the 2:4O tro,
for purse of 500. King Holiday
received first money. Lord Caffrey
second, Ella E. third, and Imitator
fourth. The time was 2:20i, 2:l7i,
2:16i, 2:169, 2:l6i.
Then came the free .for-all pace
aud any disappointment that may
have been felt at the failure of Joe
Patchen and Seal to put in an ap.
pearance, or at the conduct of the
favorite Flying Jib. was more than
compensated for by the exciting race
that was presented. Here is the out.
come:
| summary.
Fido'. b f, BY Id,l (Rivenberg). ......s II,
w. w. p. oh, 6, by Il. Sononi, Dr.,
(Loou,i.) ........ -...........3 !. 3
| CoasImau. br, Q, by Bourbon Wilkes
Straight berry, b :, b. Roseberry CAtkin-
| sOn).... .................... .....1 I
Queen McGregor. oh m. by Con Nc
Gregor (Har ison'. IS D
| Flying Jtb, br e, BY Algona claw
| Time: 3:06,f. 1854. 2:f9a. a:OSI;.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-13
SUBURBAN SETTINGS.
MILAN.

I d
good plan for some Of the members
of the NJ. f. church to cut the weeds
around the church? The church is 9
fine structure, but the surroundings
are not favorable.
Mrs. Will Edgington, of Edging-
ton. visited Milan this week.
Miss Flora Boulton left Thursd ~
for visit to Presumption friends.
Mrs. I. j. Mcdill returned home
Wednesday after a pleasant visit q,
Fulton.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dee expect to
move to Omaha soon, where thew
will make their future home.
At present there is as much water
flowing south of the canal banks n
there was before the canal was built.
Miss Emma Kuchl, who has been
visiting at John Beck's, of B.ael
Hawk, for the past week, is expected
home Saturday.
The Milan Roller mills have pur.
chased the corn crib of c. H. bib
bern & Son, and it is being erected
on the mill property.
If all citizens would cut the weed:
in front of their property there would
be no expense to the town and the
town would present finer appearance
to the visitors eye.
Volk & Co., of Rock Island, have
the contract for replanking the Kocl
river bridges: Lumber is now or
the ground and work will begin soon
The bridges are in bad shape and the
repairing did not come any too soon
Illinois City will soon have q rival
in the shape of pottery at Sears
George Smith. George Whitehead and
John Breen are interested in the in.
dustry, and as the buildings are in
course of construction, work will soon
begin.
Halbert Terry, of Drury township,
came up with a load of windfall ap
Piles Wednesday, which he disposed
of ut % cents a bushel. He reports
no rain in that vicinity since the It'll
of June. Sunday severe wind
storm passed over that neighborhood.
Charles Thompson, who has been
on the sick list for some time. has re
covered from his illness sufficiently
for him and his family to 60 camping
with Rev. f. H. Afford and family
The party is encamped about eight
or ten miles up the river, near Colons
Ferry.
Farrar, of the firm of Anderson &
Farrar, came near breaking his arm
while bicycle riding the other day
He was riding along, and a couple Of
pug dogs ran out and in some way
overturned the bicycle, throwing
Farrar into an iron fence. His arm
was pretty badly skinned, and the
bicycle smashed.
Mrs. II. J. Huvett, wife of our
popular doctor, left Monday evening
for Londonxilie, Ohio, to visit rela-
tives, and after q short STAY she
leaves for her old home in New York.
On her return trip she will likely be
joined by her husband. and together
they will visit well known pleasure
resorts, among them being Niagara
Falls. Mrs. huyctt's many friends
wish her pleasant trip.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-13
Invest Yolr Change,

A silver quarter is about as much
as some people care to invest in med.
icine for immediate use. Spend this
sum for q package of Simmons Liv-
er Regulator powder. It's the wo-
mans friend-cures sick headache in
the right way. and quickly. too; Just
as good for biliousness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-13
Hard Coal Market.

Hard coal is cheaper now than it
has been for many years, and this is
the best time to lay in your winters
supply. Call on E. G. Frazer for
rock bottom cash prices. Telephone
1888.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-13
LEGAL
Executors Notice.

Executor Notice.
Eetate Of Calvin Trucsdale, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed.excu.
trfx OF the last will and t. stament Of Calvin
Truesdale late Of the county Of Rock lsland state
Of Illinois, deceased. hereby gives notice that she
county at the office Of the clerk Of said court, in
the city Of Rock Island, at the August term. on
the nrsr Monday in August, next, At which time
all persons having claims against said estate are
notified and requested to attend, for the purpose
Of having the eamc adjusted.
ted TO make immediate payment to the under
signed.
Dated this I4th day Of June. A. D.. 1895.
CHARLOTTE N. TRURsDALR, Executrix.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-13

He has . bad attack OF collie and is
making for NJ. +. Bahnsen's drug
store after . bottle Of Foley's Collie
and Diarrhoea Cure-25 cents and Sc
cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-13

ei.50-:o reosi. and Resurn-0i.5O
On the excursion Sunday. July 81.
Train leaves Rock Island at TWEEN.
tieth street depot at $50 a. ~; re.
turning. leaves Peoria ut 8 p. m.
Z. STOCKHOUsE, &. L. A.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-13
Weak, Weary aud Vested

people may become strong. vigorous
and healthy by taking Foley's Sar-
saparilla. = perfect blood purifier. q
splendid tonic-trial size, so cents.
Sold at NJ. +. Bahnsen's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-13
Why Not You?

When thousands of people are tax.
ing Hoods Sarsaparilla to overcome
the weakness and languor which are
so common at this season, why are
you not doing the same? When you
know that Hoods Sarsaparilla has
power to cure rheumatism, dyspep.
STA and all diseases caused by i'm.
pure blood. why do you continue to
suffer? Hoods cures others, why
not you?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-13
Administrator Notice,

AdministrAtOr's Notice.
Estate of George W. Swiler. Deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed ad.
ministrator Of the estate Of George W, Swi:er
iate Of the county Of Rock Islsud, sta,e oil
Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice that b
will appear before the county court Of Hock Island
county, at the once of the clerk Of said court In
the city Of Rock island. at the September term on
the nrst Monday in September next, At which time
all persons having claims against laid estate are
notified and requested to attend, for the purpose
OF having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are request
Cd TO make In mediate payment to the under
signed.
Dated this Ord day Of July. A. D. 1895.
TIL. THOMAS, Administrator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-13

Rock Island Carpenters and Join
ers' union No. 166 at its semi-annua
meeting elected the following officers
President-FrankE ckhard.
Vice President-George Barnes.
Financial Secretary. T. Nufeld
Corresponding Secretary-J. }
Ford.
Conductor-Gus Hammerquist.
Warden--MsxuHelfric.
Trustee-John Anderson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-13

Hoods pills are prompt and eff
cient-25 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-07-13

They ftFoiICd aI0ng The broad para e,
John Jore. ant pretty Misc Maria.
Your teeth s-c awful john she fsid;
why don't you tuy the bcsu ifier?
Sec mine! How white, Yes, ris my won't
To poll b them with sOZODONT"
Evening star., 1895-08-12
A CRY FROM TEN TSIN
Foreigners Call Upon England and
America.
They Declare That Diplomacy is Use
less-Minister DENLY Reports That
Redress is Promised.

Special Tien Tsin Dispatch-Copyrighted, 1895, by
the Associated Press.)
TIEN TSIN, China, August ia meet
ing of the foreign residents of this city
was held here today. 1t was decided to
communicate by cable the necessity Of inn
mediate Intervention in China upon behalf
of the United States and British govern
ments, and the following telegram was &C.
cording to resolution by the meeting, ad
dressed to the Associated Press as an ex-
preston of the sentiments of the foreign
residents of Tien Tsin, and as an appeal to
the people of the United States for as
sistance:
THE foreign community of Tien Tsin ex-
press sympathy with the friends of the
Ku Cherg victims. They consider the Chi
nese officials guilty, and the British and
Americans blame the continued apathy OF
their governments for the situation. They
regard Ensland's demands for an inquiry
into the ku Cheng massacre to be useless,
for, as before, the officials will buy inno-
cent heads as substitutes for the actual
criminals. They protest that the Szechuen
commission implicated the officials of that
province England and America must send
an ultimatum threatening reprisals.
Diplomacy is l seiess. We impiore at
tention.
(signed, "DIeKENSON Chairman
Inquiries made by a representative of
the Associated Press at the offices of the
Hong Kong and Shanghai banking corpora
ton. in this city as to the identity of the
chairman Of the meeting which cabled an
appeal the United States through the
Associated Press regarding the recent
massacres In China show that the signer
of the appeal is probably w. w. Dickin-
son, chairman of the municipal council of
Tien-Tsin, and a partner in the firm OF
Collins & Co., well-known merchants OF
TIeE-Tsin.
Evening star., 1895-08-12
Personal Mention.

G. w. Taylor. w. H. Wanamaker ard NJ.
w. Mccartney have returned from Allan
tic City.
Lieut.. Henry C. Barber. first cavalry, is
in the city on his way to Fort Sam Hous-
ton, Texas.
Mr.. William Haywood of the State De-
partment has returned from short va
cation at Ocean City, Nd.
Mr.. E. L. Reckard private secretary to
the Postmaster General, left town a few
days ago for Atlantic City, where he will
spend most of his vacation. He was ac-
companied by his mother.
Representative Bankhead of Alabama has
gone to Atlantic City, where he will remain
for few days.
Mr. Henry B. Martin of the executive
board of the Knights of Labor will to-
day or tomorrow start for Minneapolis,
Mimi, to make a ten days visit to his
family.
Col. Alexander Mackenzie Of the engineer
corps has resumed his duties at the War
Department, after a visit to Nashville,
Tenn, On official business.
Col. Henry Casson, Wisconsin's secretary
of state and formerly chief clerk Of the
Department Of Agriculture. Is in Washing
ton for a brief visit.
Evening star., 1895-08-12
cLAY-woRkING 1MgsTR1Es.
Interesting Statistics Presented ir
the Geological Survey Report.

Interesting Statistics Presented in
the Geological Survey Report.
The statistics of the clay-Workng indus
tries of the United States are reviewed In
the report of the geolosacaf survey. 1t is
considered in an annual survey report. A
list of over 14O00 operators. has been pro-
cured. and information obtained from near
ly all of them.
The total value of the clay products of
the United States for 1898, excluding pot
terry. was over $65, 600. coo! The only COM
parison that can be nl1de IS with the CEN
sus Of 1880, which placed theSvalue at $67,-
100000. Fifty-three per cent; of this value
was in bricks, which numbered q, 152. .OO0, COO
There were enough OF them to make a
walk over eleven feet wide all around the
globe. 5l
Ohio stands at the head of the states in
clay manufacture, its products being val
ued at so. .66S, 900. or over 16 per cent OF
the product of the whole country. The
other states follow IN this order: Illinois.
13 per cent; Pennsylvania. II per cent;
New York, s per cent?; New Jersey, per
cent; Indiana, 8 per cent; Missouri and
Iowa, 4 per cent; Massachusetts and Michi-
gan, 312 per cent; Maryland, Wisconsin and
Minnesota, per cent. Is
that the largest deposits are found in Cali
fornia, Utah, Oklahoma, Texas and Mon
tana. Asphaltum Is also found in Ken
lucky and Ohio. That from Utah Is the
purest in the world, the total product in
1894 being valued at 1858, go.
states, the principal deposits being in New
York and North Carolina. I be product for
1894 was valued at S401,Ut an increase of
about GO per cent over lSG.
Evening star., 1895-08-12
AN EXPERIMENTAL TANK.
Ono to BE Constructed ut the Nav
Yard Here.

Ono to BE Constructed ut the Navy
Yard Here.
The construction department of the navy
has earnestly endeavored for several years
to secure the establishment of an expert
mental tank in which models of warships
could be tested to settle important ques-
tions in connect ton with naval construction.
Chief Naval Constructor Hichborn ear
nestly indorsed the recommendation of his
predecessor, Construc tor Wilson, that q
fund of $4,000 be provided for this work.
Congress has never been induced, however,
to make the necessary appropriation. In
the absence Of a specific appropriation Mr.
Hichborn has decided to 60 as far as he
can in the matter, and he has ordered AS
sistant Naval Constructor Ferguson to the
duty Of preparing an experimental tank at
the Washington navy yard It will not be
all that is desired. but will be the best that
can be done under the circumstances. 1t
is proposed to build it in the slip between
the old shiphouse and the main branch Of
the Potomac. It will be about seventy feet
long, thirty feet wide and twelve feet deep
and will be first used for testing models Of
battle ships Nos. 8 and g. the designs Of
which are now being prepared at the Navy
Department. The principal point to be set
tied by the tests relates to the resistance
Of ships to waves as the result of friction
on the bottom. 1t is also expected that
they will determine questions as to speed,
stability, turning and other questions OF
value in the construction Of ships.
. The testing Of naval vessels in advance
of their construction is q subject that has
engaged the attention of naval experts for
number of years. Nearly every country
in Europe now has an experimental tank IN
which models of new ships whether built
for war or commerce, are subjected to pre-
liminary trials before the work of actual
construction Is begun. England, france.
Germany, Italy and Russia test models of
their vessels in this way, and such expert
ments have been found OF great value.
Whether the project at: the Washington
navy yard can be fully carried out remains
to be seen, and 1t is more than probable
that the financial assistance of Congress
will be necessary for it's successful execu-
Evening star., 1895-08-12
COL. FORNEY's CASE.
Interest Felt i'm the Investigation
Which Begins Today.

winch begins Today.
Unusual interest is being manifested In
military and social circles in this city
in the case Of Col. James Forney of the
marine corps, formerly in command Of the
Brccklyn barracks. and now In command
Of the marines at the navy yard at Ports
mouth, NH. His official conduct is to be
Investigated by a court of inquiry. which
NEE ts at New York today. The court con-
sists Of Capt. W. 8. Schley, Commander ].
G. Green and Pay Inspector George A.
Lyon, with Lieut. L. w. T. Waller of the
marine corps as Judge. advocate. This
&C urt was ordered by the Secretary Of the
Navy to Investigate certain allegations pre-
ferred by Col. Charles Haywood, colonel
ccmmandant of the marine corps, with
mjnistration Of Col. Forney. These allega-
tioBs are embraced in specifications under
the general heads Of negligence of duty.
Justification of vouchers, failure to report
matters which should have been reported,
and other official Irregularities. Other, Of
ficerS of the marine corps are said to be
impliC ated in the matters under inveStiga-
ticn. but as Col Forney is regarded as the
responsible head he will have to stand the
brunt of the blame. Some bric-a-brac pur-
chase ed with government funds and used in
the ornanentation of Col. Forney's private
quarters are in some way mixed up in the
case. 1t is said they have disappeared. and
that Col Forney has failed to, make a
proper accounting Of them.
Evening star., 1895-08-12
THE WAR ON BRICE.
Westcl n Reserve Democrats Are Up In
Arms.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.


Arms.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CLEVELAND. Ohio. August 12.-The
western reserve is up in arms against
Senator Calvin s. Brice, and the convention
at Springfield will be the scene of a lively
contest The Ashtabula democrats have
indorsed Judge Blandin Of this city for
the United States Senate to succeed Mr..
Brice. Even in Lima, the home of Senator
Brio e IA rebellion has sprung up against him.
The democrats of Allen county nave pum-
meled the Senator. Clark and Butler coun-
ties have gone back on him, and it is now
regarded as an absolute certainty that
Cuyahoga county will repudiate him at the
big county convention to be held next Sat-
urday.
In this city the war against Mr.. Brice is
very bitter Requests have been sent to
every ward asking that anti-Brice dele
cations be made and presented at the eau
cuses to be held Tuesday night. Brice
workers claim that they will offer no oppo-
sition to the anti-Brice movement here, and
will let the county go by default. This
statement is not credited
Mr.. Brice now has on his hands the fight
of his life. If he keeps control of the DEM
ocratia machine in the state he will win
a signal triumph against great odds.
Never has there been such fight against
him on the western reserve.
Messrs. Sorg. killbourn, Holden. Thomas
and Thurman form quintet Of Ohio
democrats now peihs esiIheu oi anu h-
dcrsed for the nomination for governor.
Paul ]. Sorg can have the empty honor
If he wants 1t. Colonel James Killbourn OF
Columbus is forging to the front and Is
q likely winner in case MIR. Sorg drops out.
This is Ex-Governor Campbelrs prediction.
and the ex-governor is considered good
authority. Mr.. Killbourn is a manufact-
urer and has the ''sinews" for carrying
on the war. Mr.. Holden is considered to
be a formidable dark horse.
If free silver prevails at the convention
he may come to the front with a rush and
carry off the empty prize. There is strong
talk of his being indorsed by the Cuyahoga
convention. john Thomas Of Springfield is
a candidate, and so is Allen w. Thurman.
who was Endorsed last Saturday by the
democrats of Ashtabula county.
Evening star., 1895-08-12
APPROPRIATION ALLoTMENTs.
Sums for Contingent Expenses 10
the Different Departments.

Sums for Contingent Expenses for
the Different Departments.
The appropriation 'for contingent ex-
penses at the headquarters Of the several
military departments. including the staff
corps serving thereat," contained in the act
making appropriations for the support of
the army for the present fiscal year has
been allotted as follows: To the Department
of the East, $3.50: to Missouri, $3.50; to Cali
fornia, $500; to Dakota, 1915; to the Platte.
$315; to the Colorado. $315; to Texas. 800;
to the Columbia, $500. Total, s.. eos.
In a general order making this allotment
Acting Secretary Doe says:
The law provides that this appropriation
is 'to be expended in the discretion Of the
several military department commanders" "
In view of the opinion of the Attorney
General, dated July 16, 1886, as to the
authority competent to give orders under
section 1858, Revised Statutes, for pur-
chases payable from the contingent fund,
department commanders are advised that
the authority conferred upon them to ex-
pend this appropriation cannot be "delegat-
ed or transferred to any one else," and each
department commander should not only
give the order himself for The purchase.
but should approve the vouchers therefor
also"
Evening star., 1895-08-12
Fierce Fire in a Crowded Phila-
delphia District.
LUCKILY fHE WIND died AWAY
Half a Dozen Firemen Overcome
by the Heat
A NUMBER OF. ACCIDENTS

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, August PA fire
which did damage amounting to between
$35OOO0 and 100000 started in the big FIVE
story building occupied by Brown ard
Bailey as a paper box mandatory, and
before the flames mad been put under con-
troll the big gas fixture establishment of
Euck & Co., adjoining, and dozen dwell
ings which surrounded the two factories
were laid in ashes.
The fire originated on the first floor of
the building occupied by Brown & Bailey,
at 412 Franklin street, at $50 o'clock, but
1t was nearly o'clock before an engine
had responded to the alarm.
The delay proved disastrous as the In
famma BILE matter in the box factory was
a mass of flames before the firemen ar
rived. They then turned their attention to
saving the adjoining buildings. but the sup.
ply of water was inadequate, and 1t looked
for time IL the whole block bounded
by Franklin. Sth, Willow and Callowhill
streets would be swept away.
The firemen worked heroically until 10:45,
when the fire was gotten under control.
The principal losers are Brown & Bailey
reach s15O.O00. with an insurance of $780,
coo: Buck & Co.'S loss is between 100000
and 25,O0O with an insurance Of between
$4,000 and $4,000. Yeager Bro, coal
5,
wki,e the loss on the burned dwellings will
reach in the ,eighborhood of $4,000. The
dwellings were nearly all occupied by i'm
moral persons, and the reputable residents
in the section seemed to be pleased at the
less sustained by their objectionable neigh
bors.
The flames communicated to the dwell
ing at 40 Franklin street and quickly
Quilted this house on the south side. On
the north side dwellings number 44 to and
including 424 Franklin street were COM
pletely burned out. The flames leaped
across Willow street, a narrow thorough
fare, and soon the row Of small dwellings
en- the south side of that street were
af1ame. Nos. 80, 131 and 1913 Willow street
were destroyed in almost flash, and at
that hour 40 o'clock it looked as II the
er tire block was doomed.
But the Wind. which had been blowing
strongly from the northwest, died out, and
the firemen were able to check the progress
of the flames.
About a half dozen firemen were over
come by the heat but were quickly re-
suScitated.
Policeman Walker of the twenty-second
district had leg broken while assisting
in carrying a fireman from a burning
dwelling.
Fireman William Boston of Engine Com
pany No. 26 had his leg broken by falling
through the floor in the dwelling at No.
40 Franklin street, and two members OF
Engine Company No. 13 were burned about
the face when the walls of the box factory
fell.
Driver Joseph James of Engine Company
No. "a had his leg broken while en- route
to the fire, caused by his engine upsetting
while attempting to turn out OF street
car track.
Mr. Buck of the firm of Buck and Com
pary said that his firm had between 400
and 500 tons of stock in their building.
consisting of valuable alabaster, fancy
mantels, chandeliers, etc.
1t Is thought the fire was caused by
spontaneous combustion.
Evening star., 1895-08-12
FREE SILVER CONFERENCE.
The Meetings VIII BE Held in IL
Metropolitan Hotel ParlOrs.


Senator Harris has engaged quarters at
the Metropolitan Hotel for the meeting of
the free silver conference" to be held
here on the 14th and 10th instants.
The parlors of the hotel in which these
meetings Will be held will accommodate
about one hundred persons. which is some
Indication Of the expected, attendance of
free silverites. When the Washington free
silver meeting was FIRST suggested II was
expected to be of an important and na-
tional character. Free silver men were in
vited from all parts of the United States,
but for some reason or other the meeting
will not be a mammoth one. Senator Har-
ris has lately been quoted as saying that
the gathering here was not intended to be
important in the assembling of great num-
bers of men. but that 1t would be import
ant as a conference from which important
plans might be evolved. There has been
no general assembling of the delegates here
yet, but quite q number are expected In the
city tomorrow morning.