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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-03
EXPECTTHEIR AID.
Cities Should Cooperate Il
River Improvements.
BY ATTENTION TO TIE LEvE.

fhis b the Idsa Of the 01ssossoppa River
Cs0nisssso b Cssyssg Oss ssers-
sssy LamestS An Deep Wasss Chaassa
Project.
In carrying out the project recon-
mended BY Secretary Of War Lamont
for the making OF the Mississippi .
great mid-continent waterway, &C.
cessible to lake. II not ocean vesrels,
IL will be necessary for cities along
the river TO cooperate in the secur-
ing Of . proper levee system. In
deed. according TO q Washington
dispatch. the Mississippi river COM
mission has decided TO discontinue
the plan to improve the river by
bank protection, and to adopt the
plan Of dredging channels in shoal
places snd maintaining. with state
and local cooperation. IN effective
levee system"
Under the present public spirited
administration Of affairs In Rock Isl
and there would not be any coopera-
zion here, no matter what the iu-
ducements in the way OF advantages
to the people, in such q course. Ab-
solutely lacking in every sense OF
appreciation Of the development The
city has made in recent years in the
way OF popular aad substantial i'm.
provement, it 10 not unnatural that
the present mayor should be totally
blind to the fact that the city should
continue the work OF advancement II
it would keep abreast Of the times.
Hence with so little encouragement
to eudeavor to do for Rock Island
while the present executive contin
ues in power, the conclusion il quite
reasonable that were the city disposed
to meet any aim on the part Of the
government to establish a good river
front. the mayor would be found
pulling in the opposite direction.
THE Levee Disgrsce.
But whether or not Rock Island
does as other cities along the river
will do in seizing the opportunity to
Join hands with any undertaking
that will give us . good levee, any
other Improvement which the city
undertakes while the present dis.
grace exists will be but mockery.
The levee in which Mayor Knox and
some Of the aldermen glory, 10 o
SANDER on the city. q rebuke to the
pride Of every public spirited citizen.
There are people. perhaps, who are
weary Of the levee agitation. They
are not more so than they should be Of
the levee itself, and while the unholy
spectacle exists as it is today people
who care for the town they live ia
will not cease to protest against it,
or to condemn the narrow policy tina,
keeps it there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-03
"rhe Twelve Temptations"

This brilliant attraction which
comes Sunday next to the Turner
Grand opera house at Davenport is
thus spoken Of by the Chicago Tri-
bune: "Atthe Haymarket last even
ing q production Of . spectacular,
very pretentinus wss given to the
patrons Of this west side theatre. IL
was the fifth edition OF Charles H.
Yale's dramatic pantomimic aud bal
let spectacle. Since presented here
last, the piece has undergone such q
revision that one would scarcely
recognize it In its new dresses. The
story has been changed. as also the
pantomimic characters, the ballet.
the specislties and the scenery. The
costumes were rich aud tasteful; the
songs original and catchy. while the
machinery and mechanical contriv-
ances were very effective. There is
no question bat what the Haymarket
is in for one Of the largest weeks OF
the season with Wednesday and
Saturday matinees." Street cars
from Rock Island run direct to the
door.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-03
THE LONG STORY SHORT.
Substance OF the Testim0oy Of the BavoI
Captain In Hts Own Behalf.

Substance Of the Tsstimooy Of the Bivsr
Captain In Hts Own Behalf.
Capt. J. N. Long, on trial in the
district court at Davenport charged
with murderous assault on Capt.
James Osborn, was placed upon the
stand yesterday afternoon. He tes-
titled to his age being 46 years. and
to having resided in Scott county
since 1852, and had followed the
river 80 years. He had known Capt.
Osborn 20 years. He began running
the 10 Long in the Clinton trade in
the spring OF 80 and later he put
the douglass Boardman in. both
being under his management.
Speaking Of the occurrence in ques-
tion. Capt. Long said: when l
came to the landing, the landing was
occupied by the w. j. Young with the
George NJ. Waters and barge above
her. We had an excursion barge
alongside and landed against the
Waters, above her. The Bo,rdman
is 81 feet wide and the excursion
barge % feet. about 66 feet altogether.
The bow of the Young was perhaps
25 feet east of our line. At the foot
Of Brady street there is . patch Of
rock standing up and extending
about to our east line. The Board
man draws about three feet. Below
our landing there are the coal barges
of q man named Rebuer. Icould not
land there without hurting my boat
or the other one. Handed above the
Waters. The Waters left 10 or
Is minutes after I landed. Then l
pulled down against the Young. The
Young afterward backed down about
twenty feet, and l followed her there,
landing there about three quarters
Of an hour before the st. Paul came
through the draw, and went to our
office to look at box Of plate glass,
as l wanted to see whether we could
get it on the boat. In returning to
the boat went straight toward it.
When l got within 25 or 80 feet Of the
stage saw Capt. Osborn for the
first time. He addressed me with q
vile name. l didn't stop to argue
He kept coming and said the vile
names again. aud struck me on the
ear and followed it up with another
above the ear. kept on going, but
turned and tried to push him away.
l had knife in my hand when
went off the boat, as I most always
have a knife in my hand. 1t is a
habit with me to whittle. / had no
idea ! would have trouble with Mr.
Osborn. After previous quarrels
my agent told me MIR. Osborn told
him that he would make no more
trouble. l did not know stuck a
knife in MIR. Osborn; il did l did
not know it, and did not intend it.
Mr.. Osborn's son came down and
called to US to stop. The blow struck
by Mr.. Osborn was felt for two
months" The knife was then iden-
titled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-03
A How n xysshiuston.

In the Davenport city council las,
evening Aid. Thuenen read q reeo la
ton handed him by ex-Ali. Park
hurst. II condemned the location of
the national capital in the far east.
where IL Is practically inaccessible 10
the Davenportcr Of average means.
and urged congress 90 frown upon
the expenditure Of more money there.
which would only tend to more firm
ly fix the seat OF national Legislation
here. and TO begin to pack up for
removal further west, In the heart OF
this glowing. boundless center Of
wealth that any one can reach with.
out using up a couple Of mileage
books. The resolution was laid over
to the next meeting, after an irrev.
erent proposal by Aid. IIubbell &c
refer IL to the sewer committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-03
Alley Cieansng.

Aid. A. E. Nelson, chairman OF the
street and alley committee, says the
present system Of alley cleaning is q
failure. He so expressed himself be-
fore little group Of aldermen at
the city hall last night. He has Q
plan, though. L. has been worked in
other municipalities. and he thinks
it would be the proper thing in
Rock Island. Aid. Nelson says the
city should buy horse and cart ana
keep a man constantly employed ia
going about the alleys aud hauling
away the refuse.
In this way. he says, the alleys viii
be always clean. with q great ben. fl
to the city's healthy and appearance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-03

.Chsrley's Aunt" was presented
at Harper's theatre last evening be-
fore good sized and apprecistivc
audience. The piece Is rs ludicrous
as ever. and the people laughed Is
heartily as they did on the occasion
OF "Auntie's" first visit 10 Rock lei.
and last season. The piece Is con-
structed entirely as q remedy for the
olues. and IL Is q bowling success.
a FIRST class company 10 In charge OF
the show. which was produced with
q snap and cleverness that 10 indeed
refreshing.
John DAILY Murphy still appears in
the role Of "Charley's Aunt" lie Is
comedian. and q bright one. and
the manner In which he portrays the
giddy actions Of "Auntie'' is great.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-03

DR.. Rays RenovAtor 10 perfectly
safe, mild and yet certain in effect.
IS cents
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-03
silver Wedding Auniverssr,es.

Mr.. and Mrs. Jonas Bear, Cog
Eighteenth street, celebrate their
silver wedding anniversary with .
reception this afternoon ana evening.
Tomorrow evening Mr.. and Mrs.
I. Bamberger give a reception at
their home, corner OF Fourth avenue
and Thirteenth street, in honor Of
their silver anniversary.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bear and Mr.. and
Mrs. Bamberger were married in
Rock Island rs years ago today.
Both couples have been made the re-
cipient of numerous handsome pres
ents. many Of them from friends
ahro ad.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-03

Now In effect via the Chicago. Pc
oria x st. Louis Railway. TO southern
winter resorts. Cheap rates to Mo-
bile, Ala New Orleans, La. jack
sonville. Fla. Hot Springs. Ark. and
other southern points. The direct
and short line for the south. For in
formation call on your local agent or
address the undersigned
W. J. MCLEAN.
C. p. & T. A, c. r. & 81. L. X. X.
Springfield. Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-03

Has found that her little ones are i'm
proved more by the pleasant Syrup
OF Figs. when in need OF the laxative
effect Of q gentle remedy than by
my other, and that it is more ac-
ceptsbie to them. Children enjoy it
and it benefits them. The true
remedy. Syrup of Figs. is manufac-
tured by the California Syrup Of Figs
company only.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-03
FINGER IN The WRINGER.
Two-Ysar-Oid Mary Froeiigsr Has . Pain
full Accident.

AWo-hsaE-O'o mary Eto0iBef hoe ram
full Accident.
Mary. 2-year-old daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. August b. Froeliger, 26C6
Fifth avenue. encountered q very
painful accident yesterday afternoon,
one of the fingers Of her right hand
being mashed and two others severely
bruised.
The child was playing around a
wash wringer which Mrs. Froeliger
was using. when her right hand got
caught in it. The child was taken to
st. AnthoDy's hospital. DR.. j. p.
Comegys being called in to dress her
injuries. The fingers will be saved.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-03
BUSY AS BEES

That's the condition at Shields store. There's
reason for it, too. Maybe you can guess 1t If
you trade there. IT'S THE PRICES. That's
what keeps them jumping. Keeps his competi-
tors jumping, too. to keep up with the pace he
sets for them to follow. Here are few more
just TO keep them coming:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-03

Last evening Barrett chapter IS,
Royal Arch Masons, elected the fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing year:
high Priest-W. H. Fulm.
Kingdom Crubaugh.
Scribe-P. Greenawalt.
Treasurer-W. T. Magill.
Seeretary-L c. Daugherty.
Captain OF the Host-C. NJ. With
erell.
Principal SoJourner-W. T. Can
non.
Member Board Of Cortrci-W. T.
Magill.
The newly elected oficers will be
installed on the first Tuesday in jan
nary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-03
For Kidney fsOu bS~s

the 10 nothing better than Foley's
Kidney Cure Every one who tries
it will agree to this. Sold by IN. z.
Bahnsen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-03
TO csrs . Colo - o. D.y

Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets Ali druggists refund the
money II It fails 70 cure. IS cents
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-26

A young man from way down east
had gone TO Denver armed with an old
fashioned Allen pepper box
that weapon was called in those DAYS.
In gambling house one night he be-
came involved with bad man" in n
quarrel and drew forth his "penper
box. The bad man. = who was really
a tough citizen from the mountains, and
who had not the remotest idea of fear.
and who was always armed with rair
OF big navies, threw up his hand in well
felgned dismay and said:
heavens, man Yen amt a-goin 60
throw that at me, are yoa:"
For the sake Of his joke he spared the
young mans life. and TO that one of the
wealrhiest and most respected citizens
OF Denver now owes the fact that he il
doing business in the western metronoiis.
de Is monument of thar border
man s sense of hunor. Chicago Times
Herald
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-26

Senator Roscoe Conkling was once
addressing the senate in an impassioned
manner and seemed TO direct his re.
marks 10 Senator Thurman. At lenatI
the latter got irritated.
Does the senator from New York. -
he roared, expect me to answer him
every time he turns to me?''
For moment Mr. Conkling hesitat-
ed, and everybody expected terrific ex-
plosion. Then with an air Of exquisite
courtesy he replied:
when | speak Of the law, turn TO
the senator from Ohio as the MussuIman
turns toward Mecca. / turn to him as I
do to the English common law as the
worlds most copious fountain Of hu-
man Jurisprudence.
The usually decorUus senate broke in
to storm of applause, and the Thur
man eye moistened little. 1t is ever a
pleasure to be compIimented, but to be
comnIlmented us a lawyer by Roscoe
Conkling-that was praise indeed. The
two statesmen were the best Of friends
aud greatly enjoyed each others society
when of duty. baltimore Ameri-
can.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-26

The late Lord Bowen. besides heinz n
great judge was also great VIII MD
many interesting bonmuts Of his are t..
ing recalled Just now. On the occasion
u tne queen s Jubilee the judges were
eIIi uLaWlhs up an address to the queen
Ouiisclous as We are Of our shortcum-
ings, Z" ran the address. ..Conscions as
we are of one another's shortcor,ipe,s >,
suggested Lord Bowen.
sometimes his wit was very incisiye,
as, Tor instance, when he remarked !.
Truth will out-even in an affidavit. -
\ 1t the least happy Of his recorded wiz
uclsms was the remark lie made when
congratulated ON his appointment 10 h.
law lord. He would, he said, find the
work easy, his duty being to give his
opinion after so many others had gi,,,,
theirs, In fact, only have to arrce
and might Well have been raised to the
peerage as Lord Concurry. -
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-26

The Washington Post tells N story A.
lustrating the politeness Of Minister
Ransom. One day, when he was In the
senate. as he was going down the cap
itol steps, he saw approaching a very
dull, long winded man. Ransom was
alarmed. He was in no mental or phvs-
ical shape TO bear the brunt of a full
fedged bore just at that moment. He
must do something TO save himself. As
the dull one drew near, Ransom, in his
desperation, greeted him with short
ness and hurried by. The other had
paused, but at this brief dismissal, as il
were, turned away up the steps. Ran
som was smitten of conscience at his
own rudeness. 1t was foreign to his DO
lite and fiowery instincts. He must do
something to take the soreness out of
the man. Ransom turned pleasantly
when some ten steps separated him fror1
the bore and called out: "Goodby.
Simpkins I've been thinking a mighty
heap about you lately, Simpkinsp' AT
this Simpkins began to betray symp-
toms or returning. "But don't come
back, Simpkins, demonstrated Ran
som, wildly motioning with both hands.
I've been thinking a mighty heap
about you lately, Simpkins, but don't
come back; don't come back -
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-26

One must take the word of am arch
deacon, or should be inclined TO 70.
quest further particulars in the case az
the patron whom Archdeacon Wilson
mentioned at the conference az Corp.
forth the other day. A certain living
SO said the archdeacon-had fallsn ~
cant by death. The patron summoned 70
MN MN ms legal adviser, who explained
that the presentation must be- entirely
gratnltous. but. added the LAWYER
l VIII bet you Gl 900 that you do not
present my son-in-la law. = CuriopsIv
enough the son-in-l law was the lucky
man. -Loudon Realm.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-26

Frogs eggs are laid before they really
become eggs in the true sense Of THAI
word, They are always laid under wa
eer' and when first deposited are covered
with sort of envelope in the shape of i
thin membrane. L. this shape they arc
very small. but as soon as they come IN
contact with the water they rapidly all
sorb that element, and in so doing 20
through a queer transformation. Tie
thln membrane containing the little
seedhke eggs is quickly changed into
great Jumps Of a clear jellylike sub
stance each section joined to the other.
the whole forming a string from few
ihcheS 70 several feet in length On the
inside of each of these humps of isllv
the eggs come TO perfection. and in dno
course OF time add their quota "a the
frog population of the world. st Lonis
Republic.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-26

THOMAS BBACEETT REED aud
his friends are laboriously at work
in the interest Of the statesman
from Maine in his efforts to secure
the presidential job. The latest
we have seen is a pamphlet sent
out from Washington giving all
the good things ever said about
the aspiring Reed. The ARDMoRE-
ITE acknowledges the receipt Of
one of those interesting contrib.
tlons to political literature. but
after reading it we fail to see alv
thing set forth convincing us tl.at
Mr.. Reed will be either the non.i-
nee of his party or if that, elect u
to the office of his worthy aspira-
ton. Morrison Of Illinois is good
enough for us.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-26
WOMANKTND.
For Woman and Home.

Womankind appeals to the taste,
OF the great mass of people: il,
editors aim to fill it with such
bright stories, clever poems, in
teresting sketches, helpful hinrs
and suggestions that no woman
can afford to be without it. Sen
sIble Wear, ;" Motherhood, > I'll,
Bright Homes, "Woman's Pro
gress, Child Life, Floral !
Women of the Day. !" etc are )
few of its interesting departments.
1t Is sensible and practical in all
things. Able, Bright and Clean"
is its motto, and that's the reason
1t IS the favorite paper for woman
Each subscriber paying one wear
IN advance for the WEEKLY Ann
MOREITE, or two months in adj
vance for the DAILY ARDMORTITF
can secure Womankind one wear
for % cents.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-26

The letter of Hon. w. A. Led
better to congressman Little con
talns a timely suggestion. The
wording of the bill as it is reporte J
Is ambiguous to say the least ana
II allowed to become a law with
out correction, would be the basi,:
for controversy and possible di,-
aster to Nancy hundreds of peori-
who constructively possess the lots
ON which they have placed costI,
improvements, but which being
held under yearly rental contracts
with Indian landlords, would not
technically speaking constitute
them the parties having prior rioll
OF purchase according to the terms
OF the bill. The very slight change
IN the wording Of the bill sur
gested by Mr.. Ledbetter won,5
leave no doubt as to congresSionsi
intent and we trust Mr.. Little. VIII
Is never slow to act in the interest
OF our people, will see the wisdom.
and Justice of the suggested change
and that he will act accordingly
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-26

My dear, said young Mrs. McFlim.
sey 10 her husband, Il do wish vnr
would not go about the bopse i, - ~
shirt = sleeves. People viii think your IA
ther worked for a living. -
They won't when they know his
son. Detroit Free Press '
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-11-19
Birthday Surprise.

Tuesday, the 10th inst, being the
thirty sixth anniversary of the birth
of Mrs. w. o. Hudson, her lady
friends concluded it would be good
time to surprise "Abie." Ten of
them put in anappearance in the early
hours of the evening and remained
until a late hour. The time was
spent by the good danes in social
chat and amusement to the pleasure
of all concerned. About 10 o'clock a
sumptuous supper was served by
Mrs. H., assisted by her daughter,
Miss Mabel. Everyone present was
loud in their praise of the entertain
ment given and pronounce Mrs. H.
an adept at entertaining; they de.
parted to their homes about eleven
o'clock wishing Mrs. H. many happy
returns of the day.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-11-19
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Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-11-19

The report published in the To-
ledo Blade, and about all the daily
papers of the country, to the effect
that the Bruner factory had increas-
ed wages % per cent, is all fake,
as the men in this factory have re-
ceived no increase of wages, and are
not likely to, as Mr.. Bruner is pay
ing as good wages now as his profits
will admit.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-11-19

The American people are contin-
ually taking up with new fads and
new ideas. Things become old with
them before even the novelty of new
ness has been dulled, SO rapidly do
they throw off their allegiance to the
old love to welcome a fresh one. But
with all the changes and all the
crazes there is one thing to which
the whole nation stays constant ever
and that is buckwheat cakes and
'lasses when the winter season sets
in ''N S r
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-11-19

Parents should watch their child
ren, and on the first appearance of
sore throat or any kindred disturb
ance, get medical advice as soon as
possible. Diptheria has been rag
ing in many places in this part of
the country this fall, and the schools
in several towns have been closed
If proper care is used, even if case
should develop here, its spread could d
be prevented.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-11-19

Jake Bensing of Malinta is in
Plymouth, Ohio, this week superin-
tending the construction of one of
his patent brick machines, which is
to be shipped to Austria. Mr.. B..
is making q great success of his ma
chine and it is recognized as the best
now in the market. They are manu-
factured at Plymouth.