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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-12
A NEGROES POPULAR BALLADS.
Gussie Davis and His Notable Work as .
 Writer of Songs.

Gussie Davis and His Notable Work as .
 Writer of Songs.
 Few of the many millions of people who have sung or otherwise enjoyed "The Fatal Wedding" " ''The Light house by the Sea, !" "The Maple on the Hill" and numerous other popular songs are aware that Gussie L. Davis, the man who composed them, is a negro. Davis, who is still very young man, spent his boyhood i'll Cincinnati, where he became acquainted with James E. Stewart, the author of "Jenny, the Flower of Kildare" and other we'll known songs. Davis had considerable talent for song writing, although he could not read or write music, and Stewart, before he died a drunkard in the Cincinnati workhouse, gave him a great many points concerning the busi- ness.
 Davis first song was "The Maple on the Hill" He composed the words and tho melody, but friend, whose music
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-12
The FIy's Antipathy to Lavender,

The assurance is given in an eastern exchange that flies have an antipathy to lavender, and therefore lavender may be used as a protection against the fly nuisance The recipe is lavender oil mixed with water in equal parts and sprinkled or sprayed throughout the rooms
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-12
PADDING ON PELLUclD WATERS.
Prospects For the Approaching
 Annual Meet of the American Canoeists.
Especial Correspondence.l

TSIVCIdI
 ALBANY, Aug 6.-The American Canoe association Is soon again to assemble its members on the picturesque shores of Lako Champlain, and already many canoes and canoeists have passed through this city northward bound for the annual meet, which takes place at Bluff Point from Aug. Q to Aug 23.
 Tho association is an international or ganization, having over 3, 300 members
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-12
Indignant Denial.

''It is just malicious fib, " said the returned summer girl. "Of course I didn't get engaged to threo men at once while was at the seashore. There was moro than 80 minutes lapse of time be- tween them. '-Indianapolis Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-12
A SlImht Alteration.

Ada-Do you think the word "obey" should be omitted from the marriage service?
 Ida-Omitted? Certainly not. It should merely be transferred to the oth- CT party to the contract
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-12
U-nO Remedies

For sale by Waterbury Drug Go.
 134 East Main Street. Riverside Pharmacy, 775 Bank St. U No Tonic. a6C; U-No Oin ntmsnt. 26c 1; U-NI W0su L.oseugea2Sc. U-No oil, q
 u-Ho Uetn-uuEo, ,a1Ee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-12
The Largest Clock Dial.

The clock dial of the cathedral at Mechin
 is 49 feet in diameter and said to be the
 largest over constructed, and the Crystal palace, Sydenham, is next with 40 feet diameter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-12
One on Pam.

Willie--What does free lunch mean, mamma? .. Mammal don't know; dear. Ask papa. Brooklyn Life -
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-12
She Was an old Maid.

"That woman's story is written in her face " "How do you know?"
 "It's so dreadfully plain. "-Chicago Record
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-12
A MILLIONAIRE "<~ixa cYcLlsr.

George Ruppert Rides For Glory and Has
 Done a Mile Under Two Minutes.
 Young George Rupprrt the son of New Works millionaire brewer, Jacob Rup- pert, is probably a simon pure amateur. Most cyclists pose as amateurs, but ride for money indirectly, but Rupport has all tho money he cares for and only races for glory This year, in tho early spring, ho was filled with tho desire to emulate the examples of Zimmerman, Sanger and Johnson, and with that object in view,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-12
PROOF IS POSITIVE
THAT LYDIA E. PINKHAM'S
 VEGETABLE COMPOUND

Is Daily Curing Backache, Dizziness, Faintness, Irregularity, and all Fe- male Complaints.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-12
Sheriffs Sale.
FOR SALE ::

One horse. sound all over six years old, one cheap horse. four business wagons, one cart, one phaeton, six sets of harness, Must be sold at once, Apply to
 B. SPIRO. Rear 34 Franklin Street,
 Parsons Barn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-12
OFFICIAL TO OUR rADxanxADxRs.1

Intelligent women no longer doubt the value of Lydid E. Pinkhdm'S Vegetable Compound. 1t speedily relieves irregu- larity, suppressed or painful menstrua-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-12
A NEW ERA ISATHAND
ENTHUSIASTS WHO SEE A ROSY FU-
 TURF FOR THE FARMER.

Growth of the Cities Ultimately to Be
 Beneficial to the AgricuIturist- Lat
 est Developments In Science Wnl Also
 HelP-Electrfcity to Re 8 Potent FactOr.
 For a number of years tho future of tho farmer in tho United States has been n fruitful source of speculation on the part of the philosopher and of some worry on the part of the farmer him. self, This has not been altogether with out reason. In the beginning of the re- public's history the agricultural class was not only many times larger than all others combined, but the farmer was by Nll odds the most important and the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-12

Record.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-07-19
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement ard
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 Of 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 perfect lax
ative; effectually cleansing the system,
dispclling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation:
it has given satisfaction tc millions and
met with the 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.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
20. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the Eame, Syrup of Figs,
and being we'll informed, you will not
accept any Substitute if offered.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-07-19

what he has nice for Sundays din
ner. You know the cash store
carries the most complete line OF eat
ables and undersell everyone.
The Temple Builders, of the Chris
tian church, will give an excursion
to Peoria and return Tuesday, Aug.
6. Fare for round trip $3.50. Pro-
ceeds to increase the building fund.
Special-A delayed shipment of
ladies' 81 white canvass Oxfords,
needle toe, widths from AA to d, 90
at $i.50-bandsomest Oxford that
has been shown this season-The
Boston.
The contract for supplying the
public schools with coal for the en-
suing term was awarded to the Coal
Valley Mining company by the fuel
committee of the board yesterday af-
ternoon.
Drs. Craig and Barnhardi las.
evening performed a successful oper-
alton on little Waldo Schneider. son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Conrad Schneider,
who has been a sufferer for several
days. and who is now much i'm
proved.
Ex-Sherifr T. S. Silvis is much
better today than he has been for
some time, and he is regaining his
strength daily, a fact that will be re-
ceived with qualification by his
friends. which are legion in Rock
Island county.
j. e. johnson, OF Peabody, Kan,
head attorney for the NJ. w. A, was
in the city today on his way to Full
ton. Mr.. johnson stated that the
removal of the head office to Rock
Island was matter that would
receive the attention of the board
from now on, and that no effort
would be spared to carry out the
will OF the order.
The general store of Schafer &
Pearsall, at Port Byron, was burglar
lied last night, the marauders enter
ing by prying open the front doors,
and were evidently in search o.
wearing apparel, as the clothing and
shoe stocks were mostly disturbed.
They were from appearances large
sized men, too, as the clothes tried
on and left and such as are missing
indicate.
1t teaches a grand moral lesson
is the verdict of everyone who have
seen The Consequence OF Vice." the
painting OF the celebrated Italian
artist. Prof. Mani. now on exhibit
tion at the First NJ. f. church. 1t
pictures scene in dingy tav-
ern realistically. a game of cards
therein ending in murder. The pic.
ture is on exhibition from o'clock
in the morning to 10 o'clock in the
evening, and no one should miss the
opportunity of seeing it. as it must
be seon to be appreciated.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-07-19
Rheumatism Cured In a Day.

"Mystic Cure" for rheumatism and
neuralgia radically cures in one to
three days. Its action upon the sys-
TEN is remarkable and mysterious.
1t removes at once the cause and the
disease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits-75 cents.
Sold by Otto Grotjan. druggist. Rock
Island, and G. Schlegel & Son., 220
W. Second street. Davenport.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-07-19
Women Make the Hest Teacher-,

When they are well, but being on
their feet and going up and down
stairs cause arrangements, which
undermine strength, patience and
tact. Zoa-Phora cures all such de-
rangements. Sold by T. II. Thomas
and Marshall II Fisher.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-07-19

are expressions frequently heard
about cures affected by Clinic Kidney
Cure. Do not fail to try this great
for any kidney trouble
Sold at NJ. +. Bahnsen's drug store.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-07-19
The Weather.

Fair today, probable thunder
storms again tonight; cooler; proha-
BILE showers Saturday morning; fair
Saturday evening. Today's temper
ature, 80. +. j. WALZ, Observer.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-07-19

81.5O-to Feoria and Return-91 SO
On the excursion Sunday. July 81.
Train leaves Rock Island at Twen-
tieth street depot at 7:50 a. m; re-
turning. leaves Peoria at p. m
X. STOCKHOUsE, e. L. A.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-07-19

NEW MINES DISCOVERED-s $40 AND MORE
N made daily email invt siments b7 our
rcw plan OF systematic grain ana siock spc -uia-
ton. Fullest investigation solicited. Past
workings OF the plan ana highest ref. rences fur
nish.d Send for our free ho5klet telling how TO
where To buv. Active representatives wanted.
A. GILMORE & Co.. Omaha building, Chicago III.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-07-19
PAIR OF PlUNDERERS.
The Police Land u weII-EquIpped Couple
of Individuals

The Police Land - Well-Equipped Couple
of Individuals
The police have in their custody q
sleek pair of individuals who have
no doubt numerous burglaries to
their credit-at any rate they were
in possession of a complete kit of safe
blowing tools and such other access
sories as are essential in this pro-
fession. The fellows came in over
the G.. b. & q. this morning and i'm
mcdiately began making inquiries
for room headquarters, which peo-
pie of their calibre generally inhabit
until familiar with surroundings pre-
paratorv to making haul. Officer
Miller suspicioned them. and when
his attentivcness was observed the
two separated. Miller followed one
and placed him under arrest. The
companion was afterward appre-
hendcd hiding in the rear of Second
avenue saloon.
Sasc-isIOwinG OutHt.
The men registered as F. S. Null
| and j. l.. Linke, of La Crosse, from
whence they claim to have come, but
this is doubtful. An inventory of
their possessions found them to be
about what the police suspicioned. A
complete safe-blowing outfit, togeth-
er with revolver, dark lantern,
keys of every description, nitro-Sly-
cerine, which is used in blowing
open vaults. and paints with which to
disguise themselves when oper-
a.ing were contained in the grips.
One OF the men also carried banjo,
and represented himself as a music
teacher. They had very little money
on their persons. but were well
dressed and intelligent appearing.
The men will be given a hearing
and undoubtedly sentenced long
enough to await further investiga
tion of their travels and probable op'
eratioDs
Rock Island Argus., 1895-07-19

Silks, Challies, Wash Goods
Black Armure silk, value 81, at 62kc.
Fine black satin Dutchesse value 81. l2, at f2yc
Cheney Bros. printed China silks, handsome pat
terms. worth 81. at 49c.
KAikai and fancy crepe silks of all kinds, worth up
to 62c, at 25c.
Finest all wool French challies light grounds, silk
striped and plain, very handsome patterns, value up
&c, at 25c
500 yards fine black figured lawns value 1eac at Sc
Is pieces more of that 12!c figured dress ducking,
price for this lot same last. Gle.
Thousands of yards of pretty wash goods going very
cheap. Early buyers secure the choice selections.
Bargains in Fancy Work.
175 tinted stand mats value SC. at Sc.
SO center pieces, value 10c at sc.
200 tray cloths. 16x24 and 1sx27, stamped in the
latest patterns. usually 15c and 1sc, choice for 1Oc
Tinted table covers, value zoe, at 1Oc
Large stamped center pieces, value up 25c. at 1Oc
skein silks for working any fancy work bought this
week, per dozen, 15c.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-07-19
to
WheeHen!
AND EVERYBODY!

We have the --latest" for
everybody who rides a
wheel. 1t is not a Bell nor
a Lantern, but it is the eX-
quisite
Rock Island Argus., 1895-07-19

NANTED-AN ACCOMPLISHED LADY TO
W take charge of Office in hock leland. Mu.t
be 35 20 ~ years of age. educated and energetic
and has an!lity as sale,ady. Good pay 10 su,h u
pirty. ADDRESS Rex 3, this paper.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-07-19
No. 2155.
REPORT
OF THE CONDITION OF THE
PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK,

AT EOCK ISLAND.
In the state OF Illinois at the CO C Of business
July IL, 1875.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-07-19
MCInfVre-ReCk Dry Goods Co.
1909 and 17l1 RokI
HARD AT IT,

nice Summer Merchandise. BIG VALUES AT LITTLE
coming week. 1t will pay you to investigate
Psrasols-Prices Hit Hard.
White parasols have been 81. 25 and $l.SS. at 75c
White and fancy parasols at $l.75, g. 25 and $3.50.
now FL 25.
Very handsome white and fancy parasos, elabor.
ately founced, chiffon aud lace trimmed. at 1925,
S375 and $4.25. will be only $24S At these prices
early selection is advisable.
A Skirt Sale at Almost Half Price.
Wash skirts. box pleat and rufle value up to 62c.
at 25c.
Wash skirts nice satine skirts, embroidered skirts
value 81. .12 and 81. SO. at 75c.
sk.r,s silk
rune sk., value 81 s.. 81 6s and 81 as
Special reduced
prices.
Duck skirts. dark value g. Just
with shirt waists.
Children's Bonnets at About Half Price.
embroidered bonuets ruch edge and TO-
Very fee embroidered Styles value ss &c
4Sc, at 25c.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-07-19

WANTED-A PARTNER IN AN OLD Es-
W tablished business in Rock leland with
81 900 in cssh or security. VIII guarantee 81 coo
per year for investment. Address Y. this Office.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-07-19
STATE OF ILLINOIS, 4.
CnIrNrY oF Rock ISLAND.
INTELLIGENCE COLUMN.

COR SALE-A GOOD BUSINESS SUITABLE
! for lady or gentleman $50 required. Ad-
dicss .F.." ARGUS Office.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-07-19

WANTED A POSITION BY FIRST CLASS
W female pastry COOK. Call or address 1909
Washington street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-07-19
Orange and
Lemon Slices.

They are perfect thirst
quenchers. They are only
&c q box, so You had better
get a box at once, because
you will be riding along
sometime, and get a great
distance from water. Then
if you get thirsty take one
of the ..slices," and you can
ride A MILE A MINUTE.
Everybody is invited to try
these, because they are de.
licious to eat.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-07-19

COMMISSION AND ACCTION-ALL KINDS
y OF goods bought and sold, dir! o-cd OF either
al private sale CT al auction. Harris u irwin,
1911 Second svenuc.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-07-19
PREPARING FOR FALL.

All Ladies' Shirt Waists at half price.
25c for SOC Underwear.
45c for Underwear worth 75c.
s1.95 for Mems Pants worth from 81. so to $500.
Special bargains in Boys Long Pants Suits.
Bargains in Mems Suits.
All $3.50, 5000, $3.50 and $500 Mems Shoes at 81.
Ali $500 Tan Shoes at 1900 All g Tan Shoes at
200 pairs of Ladies' Fine Shoes, all small sizes.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1895-03-21
Ispepwater Items.

Quite Il number of farmers in this
vicinity are clearing timber land and
most of the wood except rail timber
and saw stuff is being burned, which
think is n mistake. If they keep on
Mt the present rate il is only a matter
of time. and not a very long time, un-
til timber will be scarce article in
this, as well as other sections of the
county. Farmers, beware of such
wholesale destruction of SO much
valuable timber, and think our chill
dren may stand in need of timber in
their day and time.
Saw mills are doing agood business
in this section of the country.
The wheat crop in this section
looks rather poor, but it may, with
favorable weather, yet make good
Weld. The acreage is short, owing
to the low price and fear of chinch
bugs.
Stock looks well, and about all of
the fat hogs are being bought up in
our neighborhood at about 81 to 4 cts.
per pound. Mr.. l. NJ. Smith has sold
his fat cattle, | believe at cents per
pound, and contemplates shipping
his hogs himself in the near future.
believe Mr.. Smith thinks of making
speciality of the hog business and is
making preparations TO cook feed for
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1895-03-21
Prairie City Items.

Farming has ceased until a thaw-
out. Some have. sowed oats and
planted potatoes.
Prairie City and Papinville are
composed chiefly of new citizens
since March 1st.
q w Sundirwirth and Godfrey Sig
gintahler were in the Hill on business
Friday.
J F Sunny, who was lately burn
ed out, is rebuilding new residence
DR. A c Thompson, who has been
dangerously sick the past two weeks,
is slowly improving
DIED, near Prairie City, March 5,
Mrs Miller, of heart trouble She
was a widow lady about go years Of
age and has lived with her sons in a
tent since last fall. They came from
Kansas.
Miss Callie kemper, of Fulton, Mo. :,
who has been visiting relatives in
this locality the past week. returned
homeIFriday.
We were lately taken in two dol
lars worth by St Louis drummer
claiming TO be J l. Bick, living at
Butler. After staying over Saturday
night and Sunday, he presented us
with a check for So on the Mo. State
Bank, Butler. No. The check was
presented but We were informed that
the party had no account there. We
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1895-03-21
Nyhart Items.

Roads are muddy but there is a
great deal of travel.
We understand that Charles Crigler
has accepted a position with! George,
Smith, a livery man of Butler. He is
a sober and industrious young man
and We wish him success.
Ennis has house about finished
William Smith is working for John
Hoagland this spring.
The Lee & Ring circus passed
through here, Tuesday evening.
We are glad that Uncle Dave is
back with us again, but we are sorry
Mr.. O 'Rouke's name is not on the list.
Mr.. Shulenburger has been doing
some farm work the last few days.
The farmers are all getting new
machinery this year
We are sorry to say that Newt Leek
has left this vicinity.
There was a singing at the Baptist
church. Sunday evening.
GKN. GRADY.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1895-03-21

who believed her in league with cat
tie rustlers. Some think rustlers
committed the crime in revenge for
evidence against them furnished bv
the woman,
Persons passing the ranch Satur
day found the body and reported
the matter today. The coroner
found $50 on the woman's person,
which is regarded as certain evi-
dence that the crime was no. com
mitted,b tramps as at first snppoe.
ed.
Her struggle for life had been
hard one. The bedding and cloth
ing of the woman were torn and
scattered about the building Her
shoes had evidently been removed,
probably by herself prepo44 4tory to
going to bed, when surprised BY the
ynchers. The woman had evidently
been assaulted before she was strung
up and everything points towards a
premeditated plan for the consum-
nation ef the dastardlv deed
No warrants have yet been made
but meeting Of the best citizens of
the neighborhood was held vester-
day and it was decided PROMPT
measures should be taken, and it
is expected that another aud 20. /.
sibly several hangiugs will take
place before long Several persons
are under suspicion and these par :
les will be taken and compelled to
coufess.
The latest report comes that a
man named Hunt is implicated in
some way with the lynchers and it
Is thought be can be forced iuto a
confession. 4 number OF the al
legged rustlers were recently arrested
and taken to Springview. where
they were afterward re captured
and convicted. The proximity Of
the Indian reeervat'o-a - sha scene
of the depre.istt,.s ul<a-s Il . .-si
bic that a Cn,-i States deputy
marshal r1ay have TO make the ar
rests If warrants are sworn out.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1895-03-21

its chances of final passage diminish
ing day by day.
The Steele Fellow Servant bill
passed the House Saturday, but was
amended so that some of the origin
al supporters voted against it and
the opponents for it, SO it is little
difficult for person not on the
inside to Judge whether it is now
bill for the railroads or against
them. There will be an effort made
to strike out the amendment in the
Senate and pass the original bill.
Sedalia is said never to do any.
thing by halves, and they certainly
did entertain the Assembly beauti-
fully on last Saturday. The special
train reached the Prairie City at
$50 o'clock and the guests were
driven over their beautiful city,
which received unlimited praise from
the visitors. The ladies were met at
the Sicher Hotel by a reception
committee of ladies, every possible
courtesy was shown. At night they
were the city's guests at the theater,
while the gentlemen Of the party at
tended banquet at the Association
Park Hotel where covers for 500
were laid. and everything from blue
points on the half shell to cham
paigue was lavishly and elegantly
served. The banquet lasted until
1890, when the train left with a
happy company enthusiastically
cheering for Sedalia for the capital
city. IDA L. CRIME
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1895-03-21
iope Mr.. Bick will call again.

hope Mr.. Bick will call again,
Miss Efiie Sunny is attending Cot
tey college at Nevada, No.
The Prairie City literary will close
for the season with its next meeting.
\ pie supper was given al the NJ +.
church in Papinville Thursday night
for church indie ebtedness, owing the
inclemency Of the weather the pro-
ceeds were small
The republicans Of this township
met Saturday and nominated their
township ticket.
We democrats are behind. Haven I
had any convention yet.
Married, at the home of the brides
parents near Prairie City, March l3,
Miss Ivy kemper of Prairie City to
Mr. W + Shrum, of Schell City, Mo,
Rev. Hamlet of Rockville, officiating.
\ host Of friends and relatives were
present numbering about 100. Many
handsome and useful gifts were pre-
sented. On Thursday the 14th, the
bride and groom We're given a recep::
ton by J J Shrum of Schell City,
where they again received many
presents. The happy couple will
make their future home near FAIR
Haven Springs, No. They leave q
host Of friends and their absence in
society as of old will be greatly miss
ed. HARRY.