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Rock Island Argus., 1895-07-08
Slaughter on Jackets.

Another strange, strange tale. We
bought too many spring and fall
jackets. There is nothing to do but
slaughter them. Slaughter. slaugh-
ter, give them away, lOc, l9c. 25c.
soc, 81.
Ten cents will buy a jacket today,
or while they last. 19c will buy q
jacket or blazer while they last. 25c
buys good REFER jackets, lot of
them, too.
Fifty cents takes your choice from
a big pile of jackets.
One dollar will buy-well YOU
ought to see what nice round dol
lar will do with us this week. 81
will buy jackets or coats which were
up to $40. soc will buy jackets
which sold-up to &c. 25c will buy
jackets which sold at g.. 19c and
l0c will buy jackets which sold at 8
and $3.50. s. will buy jackets
which sold all the way from $40 to
els, and so on all along the line. 6jO
garments on sale. but you we'll know
there is always choice in first pick.
Come as early as YOU can. Sale lasts
all week, none reserved, great prizes
for early choosers.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-07-08
BATTLE WITH THE WAVES.
Several Livss Almost Perish During Yes
terday's Blow.

That the riveris not being searched
were prec;pitated into the Missis-
sippi during yesterday afternoons
high wind. is almost miracle, as they
would have perished in the waves
but for the elements having carried
the crafts to which they\w cling
ing over onto Il sand-bar at the foot
of the government island.
Two skilfs, one containing David
Tobin, John Magee and Hugh Con-
we'll and another Thomas Hughes.
John Haley and Joseph Roseniield,
started across :he river to Davenport
in'the afternoon just as the clouds of
the approaching storm were gather
ing. The first crowd landed safely
on the other side before the elements
became cyclonic. But the latter
party was in the middle of the
stream. when the craft was struck by
the waves and gradually began to
fill with water.
Help Signal Sounded.
Realizing the serious predicament
of the men in the sinking boat, the
signal for help was sounded from the
draw pier. This attracted the at
tention of the crew which had landed
on the other side, and two men.
John Magee and David Tobin, started
to the rescue But before they
reached their companions their boat
also upset. and the five men were
clipging to the craft They re.
mained in the water fully an hour,
but no one came to their rescue. The
winds commenced to blow from the
northwest and this alone saved
them. as it landed the boats against
a sand-bar at the foot of the island,
or the whole party would have other
wise drowned, all being about ex-
haus.ed when it was reached. Some
OF the men lost amounts of money
and other clothes.
1t was currently reported that a
woman was with the party, and while
she with the others was saved, her
name cannot be ascertained.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-07-08
MOLINE MANS DESPERATE ATTEMPT.
AIphons TilIemau Jumps Into the River
and Fights When loterfered With.

AIphOns TilIemau Jumps Into the River
and Fights When loterfered With.
Alphons Tilleman, a Moline Bel
gian, was frustrated by fellow
in desperate attempt to
end his existence by jumping into
.he river last night. Tilleman has
been sickly for the past few years.
Last evening he wandered away from
his home, ostensibly for the purpose
of taking a stroll. When short dis
tance from the water power he met 4
fellow countryman, who inquired his
destination, noticing Tilleman's ex-
citable and seemingly insane actions.
The latter said he intended boarding
street car for some point. Suspec-
ting something wrong, Tilleman's 5
friend watched him. He proceeded
straight for the Moline bridge,
from which he jumped into
the river without faltering n mo-
ment. As the water is not very
deep at this point Tilleman's friend
hurried after him and jumped in
with the intention of saving him.
A struggle ensued, in which Tile
man almost succeeded in stranglirg
his rescuer. The arrival of the DO
lice and others attracted by the cries,
saved both men. 1t was necessary
TO bind Tilleman hand and foot be.
fore he could be removed from the
shore, where he fought the police and
assistants desperately.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-07-08
GOOD WOMAN GONE.
Mrs. Lucy A. Buford Passes
From Earth.
HERS WAS A NOBLE LIFE.

Came OF a Distins u.shed Family and Vas
One OF Rock Islands Most Beloved
and Best known Peoplc-BioEraphica
Sketch.
Mrs. Lucy A. Buford passed
peacefully away at the Buford man.
sion at the head OF Eighteenth street,
at o'clockthis afternoon. Death was
due to advanced years, the estima-
ble lady having been in failing
health for some time, but the tender
devotion and care on the part of her
children had undou btedly prolonged
her life in recent years.
Came OF Distiaguished Family.
Mrs. Buford's maiden name was
Lucy A. Duke. She was born in
Mason county. KY, in January, 1919,
her mother being sister of Chief
Justice John Marshall. of the United
States supreme court, the famous
eXpounder of the constitution. She
was married in Kentucky Jar. 20.
1885, TO Charles Buferd, and the
family in 1854 came to Rock Island.
where Mr.. Buford founded the Rock
ASAohO ~" SoLi pahN WI .ouiotu uicu
several years ago. since which time
the deceased has lived quietly in the
family homestead in this city. She
was the mother of 10 children: Basil
D. and Charles, deceased; Louis NJ,
at Paso del Norto; George, of Inde-
pendence. Mo-: Miss Charlotte and
Mrs. S. b. Edison, of Rock Island; Mrs.
L. F. Barbee. of Carroll, Iowa, and
Misses Lucy and Blanche, at home;
Miss Agatha dying in childhood.
A Noble Woman.
Mrs. Buford was one of earth's
noblcst and brightest women, and
the intellectual vigor which charac-
teri.ed her entire life was undimmed
to the last. Quietly as her declining
years had been spent, she was active
in her knowledge of everyday hap
penings, and happy in the attachment
and the love of those about her. Be
loved by all, sorrow will be deep and
general at intelligence that she is no
more.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-07-08
He's u Wonder.

Charles Adams, son of Caal Adams
OF st. Mary's school, and soda water
dispenser at the Harper house phar-
macy, is exciting the wonder of his
friends by the exhibition of the mar
velous superhuman gifts he pos.
sesses. He claims it is muscular
magnetism. but whatever it is he is
capable of performing tricks aud teats
that the great Hermann would envy
him in. His power seems 10 be more
in the line of mind or muscular read
ing. however, than the magician's
art.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-07-08
DEAD IN A SHED.
The Sad Ending of Unfortunate
Alphons Poper.
dE had BEEN DISsIPATING.

Out Of Employ ment, the Earn Of n belgian
Brother is Sought n Piacs of Eeposr,
Taking Hts Final Sleep Last Evening
Heart Trouble Hastcns Dsath-A Mo-
liners Desperate Attempt at Suicide.
Huddled up on an old diiapidated-
looking couch in barn at 2609
Eiith-and- -a-half avenue, was found
the dead body of Alphons Poper.
about O'Clock last evening by Aug
ust Mortier. who conducts board
inc house at the above number. The
unfortunate man had been lettering
about the place for several days in =
dissipated condition. and without
finances, prevailing upon the people
to furnish him with place to sleep.
This was refused him, but he was
permitted to sleep in the outbuild-
ing. where he was discovered dead
by Mortier last night.
The deceased was a Belgian, un-
married and about 50 years of age.
From Information received from ac-
quaintances OF his, Poper had resided
in Rock Island about y year, during
which time he followed the vocation
of laborer, while recently having
driven a team for rSaloonkeeper Auers.
Discharged for Drinking.
Poper was employed about two
months by Auers, when his love for
Intoxicating beverages began to in
terfere with his duties, and shortly
before the Fourth he was given to
understand that his services were
no longer required. The fact OF his
being out of employment, it appears.
made him respondent. Liquor in
dulgcnce was rcsorted to as an agcn-
cy for banishing the thought of flu
ture prospects. and the consequence
was a quick disappearance of what
ever little earnings he might have
possessed. While he was not always
under the influence OF intoxicants,
his former excessive habits, cou-
pied with apparent worry. began
to show its dissipating effect. and
heavy drinking would shatter him
very noticeably physically. Friday
he appeared at the Mortier house
apparently under the influence Of
liquor. but sobered up.and yesterday,
according to Mortier, displayed no
evidence of having been drinking.
but he appeared to be troubled with
cramps in his hands. Morticr took
him into the house and gave him
eatables and says he soon became re-
lieved from the cramp. Late in the
afternoon Poper. seemingly weak. re-
paired to the barn, where lie had
made practice of sleeping. and laid
down on an old lounge. About 5
o'clock cup of tea was given him.
Then he was left alone. When night
came, Mortier, being somewhat fear
ful of having anyone sleep in the
outbuiiding during the night, went
out to arouse Poper.
He Was Dead
Poper had expired. Mortier sum-
moned DR.. Hollowbush, and the cor
oner was notified. The physician
in examining the body. detected no
evidence of violence or self-destruc-
ton, and pronounced death as due to
an attack of heart trouble.
Coroner Hawes conducted an in
quest over the remains, which were
taken to an adjoining house. The
jury, G. A. johnson, j. X. Branden-
burg. Edward Wilcox, George Long.
George Schneider and John Surman.
returned a verdict in accordance with
| the physicians testimony.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-07-08

Six toilet decorated chamber worth ss clearing
sale pce $159
Ten piece worth &C. clearing sale
price S273. -
piece chamber filled in decoration, rich gold
trimmings gold striped worth Sj clearing sale price S9
dinner finished in gold handles festooned
plates, worth 80, clearing sale price $i,9S
English porcelain. under glaze
colo former price slo clearing sale
price S5.9S
piece dinner in best English porcelain highly decor
pencil 1880 for the clearing sale
price $6.98
piece berry Havand French china, worth S. at this
sale S2.79
plates china beautiful decorations, at IL and l5c
forner price 25 and 35c.
One-ha gallon glass pitchers 19c. former price 45c
Wine glasses in imitation cut at 22c Dozen
English semi porcelain festooned at sc EACH
English porcelain festooned at 4c each
Dinner plates. same As above, DC each
Wash bowls and pitchers best Amsterdam granite for this
sale SIC each
Bohemian glass all pieces engraved aud imia-
will price for this great sale-ssc
PEE discount all French china.
jelly glasses tin one-third pint 1c each
quart fruit jars at SC each
Mason haf-gaon fruit jars at &c each
Mason jar rubbers at &c per dozen
N. b. Mail orders promptly and carefully filled;
no charges for packages
Rock Island Argus., 1895-07-08
An Evening Blaze.

The department was summoned to
the vicinity OF Sixth street and
Fourth avenue about 9 o'clock last
evening. where the story-and-a-hali
frame cottage of William Sehnert,
at All Sixth street. occupied by NJ.
+. Lloyd, was discovered on fire. the
flames being confined to the upper
floor. Water was applied and soon
eNtinguished the biaZe without any
serious damage to the house, al
though the occupants wearing ap-
parel and bed room furniture were
more or less destroyed by the Ere
and water. The family is unable to
e xplain the origin of the fire.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-07-08
Weak, Wcsry s.d Wasted

people may become strong. vigorous
and healthy by taking Foley's Sar-
saparilla. a perfect blood purifier. a
splendid tonic-trial size, 80 cents.
Sold at NJ. F. Bahnsen's drug store.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-07-08
Our Mid-S, MINER Grand Clearing Sale of Crockery
and Glassware

In order to make for our large import line OF
china and glassware will for the next 80 days sell
goods at less than of production If you are in
need of dinner or toilet it will be your interest
to purchase during this great sale.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-07-08
Millinery.

A Thousand Dollars worth of Mill
inery will he nearly given away this
week. This is the store where milli-
merry goes at half. at quarter, at an
eighth value at the close of season.
Come quick while the assortment is
large.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-07-08
A DELIGHTFUL EVENT.
Saturdays Excursion to the Employees OF
Henry Darts Sons.

Saturdays Excursion to the Employees Of
Henry Darts SONS.
The excursion given by A. c. Dart
Saturday afternoon to the employees
of the wholesale grocery house Of
Henry Darts Sons, was a most hap
py affair for all participating. The
tow boat Duke and barge Frank had
been chartered by Mr.. Dart. Bleuer's
band engaged to furnish music, re-
frcshmen,s provided and nothing lost
sight of to contribute to the enjoy
ment of the event. The excursion
included trip down the river to the
mouth of Rock river, and through
that modern highway of commerce,
the Hennepin canal. as far as the
Moline bridge. 1t was $50 when
the boat reached home again. and
every moment OF the trip had
brought pleasure to all. and to many
il had been an innovation in the wav
of instruction, comfort and revcla-
tion.
Who Were Aboard
Rock Island Argus., 1895-07-08
A Strange Story!

strange have been toyou will be told
We made which quite marvellous but
always back statements with facts.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-07-08
A Kid Glove Clearing.

Accommodations of q very busy sea-
son. Lines of colors are incomplete.
and some sizes are missing. but all
the odd lots and pairs up to 81 go to-
gether-thc 81 kind. the $1.25 kind,
the sl.5O and the s. kind all go at
soc, SOC.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-07-08
Crockery Items.

This is the store that makes the
figures which regulate the prices Of
others.
Six-piece decorated chamber sets,
our price $l.32-worth more.
Plain white American wash bowls
and pitchers. our price l6c each; you
know what others ask.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-07-08
Corset Clearings.
A MIDSUMMER MOVEMENT.
A rare summer day. in summer
corscts.
Summer corsets only l2c each.

at half price again. We have told
you the half price reason-the man.
ufacturer is bound TO more thorough
ly introduce his corse:s in this Sec
ton. We have opened another lot
Of the best r. n. 81 corsets for soc,
and their celebrated $3.50 corsets for
only 75c. Whose loss? Well. never
mind that-$l for soc and el.50 cor
set for 75c are sure to attract your
attention; ask to see the 81 r. N. cor
set for Soc,
Rock Island Argus., 1895-07-08

Out Of Employ ment, the Earn Of u Belgian,
Taking Hts Final Sleep Last Evening
Heart Trouble Hastcns Dsath-A Mo-
liners Dcsperate Attempt at Suicide.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-07-08
Who Were AhCart.

The following is a complete list OF
those on board the excursions:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-07-04
- aovERNoR,s PARDoNs.

The spiteful and malicious attack
made yesterday on the Governor for his
just and commendable pardon Of
Mayors and Harrison comes from
a source. which, as a rule is
not worthy of notice, and would.
not call for notice now were the
case one that did not admit of such cum
ming misrepresentation Of the Govern
or's action as TO easily mislead the cas-
ual reader as to his motive.
In another column Will be found
resume Of this case and the strong and
irrefutable reasons for the Governors
action. 1t viii be seen that these men
were really the victims of a political
conspiracy directed. not so much against
the men. themselves. as on the ground
that they were Democrats whom it
would be Of considerable advan-
tage to the Republican cause in
general and to certain Republican poll
ticians in particular, to have put in the
penitenuary for as long a term as pos
sible and for as grave a crime as their
ingenuity could twist the ofense into
appearing.
II does not matter who Mayors and
Harrison are. or were, or what their
antecedents may have been. They were
not on trial for their characters, or pass
records. or for anything but the Offense
with which they were charged in this
particular case. in which the evidence,
in the opinion Of the Governor after
careful examination. did not show that
they were proven guilty Of anything
more than simple assault and battery
calling for no greater punishment than
that TO which the Governor by his par
don reduced their sentence.
Things have come to a pretty pass,
indeed, when the Governor of a State
cannot exercise the executive clemency
without mourning such infamous at
tacks and foul misrepresentation of
motives as that which appeared yes
terday afternoon in a Wheeling paper.
Governor MacCorkle is man of
sound Judgment, common sense and
high honor and integrity, and he is
fully capable of properly exercising the
pardoning power which is given the
Governor for the very purpose for which
Governor MacCorkle has exercised it
in this case. namely. 10 correct the er-
rors, OF. abuses Of the courts.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-07-04

A contemporary calls attention to the
fact that California is by law of the
State bound 20 the gold standard in her
money dealings.
This law was passed during the war
Of the rebellion. with the purpose OF
protecting the State from the indauon
that prevailed a, the East, under the is
sue Of paper money by the government
and. being supported by public opinion.
il became effective Caufornia's debts
at that time. both public and private,
were always paid in gold. and this
about doubled the income Of Eastern
people who had investments in that
State at the time
Yet California is now claimed by the
silverites as favoring a silver basis. 1t
is doubtless a case Of counting a chicken
that will never De Matched
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-07-04
ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS.
Some of Those From Out of Town Who are
Now in Wheeling.

Some of Those From Out of Town Who are
Now in Wheeling.
J. N. Warden, Homer R. Koen, Of
Warrington. were registered at the
Stamm yesterday.
l. S. Frank, a prominent oil man Of
Warrington, was registered at the St
Charles yesterday.
S. George, a business man Of Wells
burg. was registered at the Stamm yes
terday.
Misses Nellie and Mabel Hare, two
accomplished young ladies of Sisters
vile, were in the city yesterday and
were guests at the st. Charles.
J. T. ChriSty and wife, Of Warrington,
were in the city yesterday and regis
tered at the Windsor
J. A. Holley, of Charleston, was reg
istered at the Windsor yesterday.
Ray Randolph, of Salem. and J. P.
Love, of Grafton, two prominent rail-
way mail clerks. were guests at the
Windsor yesterday.
Hon. VIM. NJ Kincaid, of Cameron,
was in the city yesterday and stopped
at the Behler.
c. Horton an oil man of Sistersville,
was registered at the Behler yesterday
for dinner.
G. c. Stanley and wife, Of St. Marys,
were guests Of the Windsor yesterday.
RIP. Cox and Robert Beard, Of Wells
burg, were in the city yesterday and
were registered at the VanKeuren.
Miss Dora Conavon, Of Parkersburg,
was in the city yesterday and was a
,-,o~+ 90 "a Won L duran
w. A. Rodgers, of Bethany, was reg
istered at the Brunswick yesterday.
w. II. Nicholson. Jr., prominent
oil man of Warrington, was registered
at the Mcclure last night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-07-04
FOR SALE.

House. 7 rooms and hall, lot SOx120 IT.,
18th ST. between Jacob and Wood, S3'aV
House. rooms and hall, Chapline St,
House. 5 rooms, 18th St. $3.50.
House. roomed cottage, Jacob ST. near
24th, $3.50. 80,
House, 8 rooms and hall, bath and both
gases. Jacob st. between 18th and 10th,
House. > rooms. 10Th St, $3.50
House rooms, brick, Eof ST., Centre
Wheeling $1,000. 80 =.
House. rooms and hall, lot bUNuO IT,
18th St, cheap, $500. -. -.
House rooms and hall, lot 50XlCO IT.,
near street car barn, cheap, A,1O:
House, 3 rooms, brick, 1904 Chapline ST.
81, 100.
$3.50
Glendale, Island, Edgington, Park View
Pleasant Valley and many other lots in
and near city. Call and get prices
House. rooms, brick, corner lot, 2Sd ST.,
House. rooms brick. lot SSx122 IT,,
Chapline St, 5th ward. $1,000
House, IL rooms and store room, Main
St near 21st lot 4fxl20 #.
House. rooms, l4th ST., S1.6o0
Double frame house 10 rooms and store
ROOM corner Of 33d and Jacob SITS, rents
for $27 per month, $500.
House rooms, corner lot, oath ST., easy
terms. 81. 400.
Lots on Lind st, Belvedere. $3.50 and
$40 each.
Business property on Market st. at mod
500 $500. $500, $500. 5000 and $500 to
'''''' va 90 NESBITT & DEvINE.
Telephone CAB. 1879 Market Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-07-04
THE CITY ASSESSMENT.
The Aggregate Valuation FOOtS Up
S23,2Ot,O1O,
An Increase of 1855, 1856 Over
18o4-The Total Number Of Capt.
tations 9,544-A Falling OF Of
Voters in the Fifth and Sixth
Wards-The Complete Figures.

City Assessor William Bowers, Of the
South Side district, has turned in his
books at the City Hall, and the complete
summary of the city assessment can now
be given. The total realty valuation
is ST. $50, 227, an increase Of $S9, $50 over
last year, and the total personal proper
ty valuation is $3.50, 1913, an increase OF
S466. $50 over 1894. The grand total OF
beth classes Of property is So, POL 1O,
an increase Of 5000, $50.
The details by wards are as follows:
DEAL TN
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-07-04
ISAAC WALTON GLUE.

The opening of the new club house OF
the Isaac Walton Club, on Wheeling
creek in Marshall county, will take
place to-day. A large number of invi-
tations have been issued for the affair,
and a big crowd will be present. The
opening address will be made by Mayor
B. +. Caldwell, and will be responded
to on behalf of the club by Hon. J. J.
Woods. The remainder of the pro-
gramme follows:
The Hon. b. B. Dovener will read
few extracts from Homer.
The Hon. John Waterhouse will also
deliver an address on the American
Eagle-the higher she flies, the further
she is up.
The Declaration of independence will
be read by Colonel Thomas O'Brien.
Col. William Stelle will deliver an
address on the Old Inhabitants up
Wheeling Creek-the McCombs and
Askews.
Prof. J. NJ. Birch will tell us what hG
knows about Nagasaki, Japan.
Mr.. William Ellingham will talk to
us about Florida Life.
G.. Ed. Mendel Will take pleasure in
talking to the members about the ad-
vantage of being Sheriff of Ohio
County.
General Little will sing a song en-
titled. "The Little Log Cabin in the
Lane" The members will all join in
the chorus.
The Hon. w. F. Peterson will act as
Toast Master on this occasion.
All members must come prepared to
tell a story, sing a song, read a poem,
or reply to a toast proposed by the
Toast Master. If they fail in either
case. they must stand on their heads
in the hot sands in Miller's Bend until
released by the Toast Master.
The limitations will take place
promptly at 2 p. m. as there is plenty
of water in the creek to go through with
the ceremony.
The display of pyrotechnics will take
place promptly at p. m.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-07-04
HOIIINS INSTITUTE. VA.

The modest card of this long-estab-
lished and celebrated school for young
ladies will be found in another column.
1t is the oldest and most extensively
equipped school for young ladies in
Virginia. 1t seems to prosper under
all conditions-it holds its own in
times of peace and times Of war in
times Of prosperity and times OF de-
preston. During the war it was the
only school in the Old Dominion, for
either sex. that kept up its organiza-
ton and work. and during that period
it overfowed with pupils; and now in
this season of sore financial depression
it is still full Parents and guardians
would do we'll to look into this school.
1t possesses merits Of high order, or
it could not so continuously prosper.
tt draws pupils from a wide area; q
States were represented last session.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-07-04
mRIsONMENT REDUCED.

In the Criminal Court, yesterday, the
Court took up the cases Of Madaline
Hornbrook. Mollie Fleming, Efie Earle,
Lucy Belmont, Georgia Frank and Mel
lie White. sentenced to sixty days i'm
prisonment on the first day of the term
for falling to comply with an agreement
10 move out of the Eof street prem
ises they occupied by July 1st, and in
consideration Of the fact that the houses
have since been vacated, the terms Of
Imprisonment were reduced TO ten days
each.