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The record-union., 1896-05-24
been seen near Gurneville, Sonoma

been seen near Gurneville, Sonoma
County.
Seifert had 81 900 in greenbacks on
his person when he left his hotel to visit
a local real estate agent. He never
reached the agents office, and the police
have been searching for him ever since.
The stranger encountered near Gurne-
vile answers Seifert's description per-
fectly, and was apparently we'll sup
piled with cash. Seifert's wife and
family are still in San Francisco await
ing the result of the search for the miss
ing man.
The record-union., 1896-05-24
An Italian Peddier Killed.

STOCKTON, May 23.-Mitchel Ar
banasfn, an Italian peddler, while driv-
ing his wagon across the railway track
near Waverly Station this afternoon,
was struck by an engine and almost
instantly killed,
The record-union., 1896-05-24
HENRY SEIFERT.
The Missing Man Seen at Guerne'
Vile, SonoIna County.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 23.-A dis
patch from Santa Rosa states that
Henry Seifert the Youngstown (Ohio)
farmer, who disappeared mysteriously
in San Francisco three weeks ago, has
The record-union., 1896-05-24
Nothing to Worry About.

Young mother displaying the baby)
DO you think he looks like his father.
Mr. Oldboy?
Mr. Oldboy-We1l. ye-es, there is a
family resemblance, but it isn't strik-
ing enough to worry about.-Bay City
The record-union., 1896-05-24
Fatal Explosion on a Steamer.

ALPENA (Mich.), May 23.-A big fiue
boiler of the steamer RhOda Stewart
blew out while the vessel was passing
Middle Island this morning. Henry
Keston, the second engineer, and Robert
McNorton, a fireman, were so badly
scalded that they died before they could
be brought into port.
The record-union., 1896-05-24
Elk Grove Postmaster.

WASHINGTON, May 23.-Arthur l.
Gray has been appointed Postmaster at
Elk Grove, Sacramento County, Cal
The record-union., 1896-05-24

Bobby had three fights to-day and
T didn't get licked once.
Bingo (reaching for a strap)-Well,
my son, the day is not yet over--Puck.
The record-union., 1896-05-24

Ice-cream and cakes, 10 cents a dish.
Otto, opposite Plaza.
The record-union., 1896-05-24

The talkative listen to no one
Plutarch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-31
THE ARGUS. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 81, 1896

600. 900. The plan Is TO include .
system Of boulevards and parks. the
central park to be directly on the
line between the two cities. and in
the vicinity Of Eighteenth avenue,
Rock Island, and Nineteenth avenue,
Moline. There are many paved streets
in both cities TO be included, such a.
Twenty-fourth street In Rock Island
to the bridge. . portioa OF the river
front, Twelfth street. and above Mo-
line the river road all Che way to
WATERFOWL. the state hospital grounds
being with the territory which the
committee has in view. The resoiu-
tions are to be reported to the COM
mercial bodies Of the two cities for
action, and the committee. in order
to gain q thorough understanding Of
the practical workings OF the park
system at Peoria, established under
the law which il is proposed to adopt
here, delegated Messrs. c. H. Pope
and Z. H. Guyer a special committee
to arrange for q trip for the commit
tee to that city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-31
WE HAVE FAREO FINELY.
Big Building Tear In Rock leland Despite
Dull Tlmes.

Blk bull0t0T H0or IN ROCK lelno0 OespstC
Dull Times.
The year 1896 will go down into
history as the most prosperous that
Rock Island has known in the build
ing line. and this despite the dull
times that have prevailed all over
the country. A million dollars will
not represent the aggregate which
has gone into improvements OF a
general and public nature in the
way of new homes and business
blocks. The new Rock Island bridge,
built at q cost Of 100000. heads the
list of local Improvements. In its
glory Davenport shares. In Rock
Island the new court house comes
first among the more notable struc-
lures, costing sl25. 600; then comes
the Rock Island postoflice building at
q cost of $4,000, the German
Lutheran and Christian Memorial
churches, costing $50, 900 and other
buildings. such as the Turner hall,
etc.. represent in the outlay in the
aggregate of $500. 200.
The municipality invested less in
substantial public improvements
than in any other year in its history.
To be sure it undertook the construc-
ton of a 5000 storm drain, but so
far it seems to have gotten the worst
end of il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-31

Tonight at Harper's theatre will be
presented Herbert's merry comedy.
latter the Ball" with George Her.
bert, the favorite comedian, in the
star role. There are numerous spe.
cialties introduced during the action
OF the play. and the production, it ID
assured by it's manageme will give
excellent satisfaction.
The ever popular production,
"Teuuessee's Pardner." will be pre-.
sented at the Burtis Sunday night.
The play Is said to be one Of unusual
interest to iheatre-goers. Il 10 q
comedy drama, telling . charming
romance Of mining life in the west.
and Introducing types of character
familiar to the readers Of Bre,
Harte's charming stories.
Eunice Goodrich and her COMPANY
OF high class actors and specially Or.
fists come TO Harper's theatre Sun.
day evening. Novelty 10 certainly
~hat amusement-seekers are looking
for nowadays, and Manager Pottles
promises an entertainment ~ unique
and novel as one could wish for.
Bright and refreshing 1-act come
dies, excellent sPecialties. which in.
clude the wonderful serpentine. Gre.
statue. phantom and other dances.
given by Mise Goodrich with the
same degree Of success that ~.
tended Louie Fuller's efforts in that
Lire. Amusing monologues BY the
unc;ious comedian, Edward B. Kel.
~, songs by the child wonder. Pot
ties Baby; Charles McFaddcn, the
pillow boy whistler. and the Woeder.
ousiy life like motion pictures which
the "VivrescoPe" produces - no
other scope can.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-31
WEDDING BELLS RING,
Bella n. MetcaT ans nliss Louisa a. wies-
Tor Mavrted.

Bels n. Metcair snS Aaiss Louisa a. Wies-
Tor Married.
Miss Louisa A. Wiesler, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. +. Wiesler, 1910
First avenue, was married laet
evening to Bella H. Metcalf. The
wedding was celebrated at the
brides home, Rev. c. A. Mennicke,
of the German Lutheran church, be-
ing the officiating clergyman.
The wedding was strictly bone
affair. and was followed by q supper
Mr.. and Mrs. Metcalf have gone to
housekeeping at 9l3 Third avenue.
where the groom has fitted up coy
home. Mr.. Metcalf is cand maker
employed by McNevin & Gansert,
his bride being an estimable lady Of
wide acquaintance
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-31
Court Of Honor Omcers.

Rock Island Court of Honor 81. at
its meeiDg last evening, chose the
following officers:
CHANCELLOR. H. Kerr.
Vice CHANCELLOR. f. Larkin.
Past Chancellor-Mrs. s. j. Norris.
Recorder-W. v. Stafford.
Treasurer-C. H. Writ.
Chaplain-Mrs +. Hawley.
Charles Hollis.
Guard-Christ Hubble.
Sentinel-W. Fl. Kolis.
Director Qor three years)-D. c.
Thomp-on.
Delegates 10 Supreme LODGE.
H. Kerr. DR.. j. F. Myers, w. V. Stat
ford, w. H. Jordan, j. F.. Larkin;
alternates, b. +. Knox, H. C..
cleveland, Hans Paulsen, II. C..
WivilI, s. j. Collins.
Ply sicians-Dr. j. F. Meyers, DIR.
Emily Wright.
The supreme lodge meets at
Springfield Jan. &c
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-31

Cascsrets Candy Cathartic, the
most wonderful medical discovery Of
the age. pleasant and refreshing to
the taste. act gently and positively
on the bowels. cleansing the entire
system. dispel colds. cure headache.
fever, habitlal constipation and bill
iousness. Please buy and try . box
OF c. c. c. today; 10. Is, so cents.
Sold and guaranteed to cure BY all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-31
The Port Byron Church.

Port Byron. Ill Dec. 80 Editor
of The ARGUS: / should like to an
swer an article l saw in last week.
paper in regard to Rev. r. w. New
lands. The piece stated that the
church would NOT kesp him. Rev.
Newlauds took his regular vacation in
July, and was absent three Sundays,
but he had his place supplied. Oct.
l he resigned to take effect Dec. l,
and arranged for supply for three
Sundays, SO that the people mig ht
make q choice before his time ex-
pired. After his return from Boston
they tried to prevail on him to re-
main for another year, and SO voted 4.
but he refused to remain.
A G. BREWSTER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-31

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 . gentle remedy than by
my other. and that it is more &C.
ceptable to them. Children enjoy it
and it benefits them. The true
remedy. Syrup Of Figs. is mapuiac-
tured by the California Sy ruP Of Figs
company onlv.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-31

" YEARS DAY will Shields making another
resolve keep at the head of the procession for low
prices His aim has been be the leader in fair
onest prices and how we'll he has succeeded is shown
is increasing patronage. Keep your eye on him next
Here few pointers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-31
Pretty Presents

For Young. Middle-ased aud Old AZ
BLEUER BROS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-31

The area planned embraces 50
square miles. and representing .
population Of so. 900 people, with IN
assssssd property valuation Of .e6..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-31

the 10 nothing better than Foley's
kidney Cure. Every one who tries
il win agree 70 this. Sold By ~. 2.
Bahnsoo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-31

10 Cuee . C0so - - ~.
Take laxative BroDo Quinino Tab
let's All druggists refund the money
II it fails 70 cure- - oauts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-31

Just try . 10 cent boz Of Caseassts.
the 6ssst hvsr nd bowel ssgalssss
OvOg 0aAo.
The morning times., 1896-02-24
MULES AND POLITICS.
flee Is Seeking the Man.
CGnrier Journal

tits a peculiarity of Spencer county farm
ers, who aspire to office, on the eve of the
announcement OF their candidacy to adver-
tise their mules for sale 1t is supposed
this step is taken TO raise some easy and
ready cash with which to meet the expenses
of making the race.
The appearance OF 4 notice offering mules
for sale is generally accepted as conclusive
proof that the owner is candidate for
office. and tliat his ahnoHn cement will soon
follow. A notice to ser either property never
arouses any suspicion. but If mule" ap-
pears on the bfll OF sale 1t is invariably
asked: What office is ne out for?''
Already there are a greet number OF
candidates for the various county positions
and at present the county papers are pretty
well crowded with notices of mule sales.
The notices usually run about this way:
II have six head OF four year-old mules,
well broke 10 work; for sale ehea p for cash. -
II the sale is successful. then this notice
soon follows:
I'VE are authorized TO announce the anne
OF - -. of - township, as a caRdi
date for the office OF OF Spencer
county. subject to the - primary election =
The candidate always reserves mule TO
make his canvass on. II defeated in the
primary he never complaias. but makes
readiness for the next fight two years
hence.
A candidate before the county conven-
ton two years ago was known In the
dark as well as in the light by the happy
braying OF his mule. which familiarity
worked up such enthusiasm for him that
he came within twenty-five votes OF Sc
curing the nomination.
The morning times., 1896-02-24

News comes from London that Mrs.
MAVERICK is to be set free this week.
1T is TO De hoped that the report is
founded upon fact and that one of the
grossest miscarriages Of justice OF the
age may be at least partially atoned for.
Almost ever since the day she set foot
in Woking prison strenuous efforts have
been made. on both sides OF the Atlantic,
to secure her pardon. In these attempts
to secure clemency not only relatives and
friends were concerned, but people who
had never known the woman save through
her misfortune. So strong was the con-
viction that she had been tried unfairly
and convicted and condemned unjustly that
il sufficed to call into life associations
whose sole object was TO secure the
pariun that is to be hers at last
Mrs. Maybrick has suffered for crime
which, at this day. nobody believes she
committed. She sinned by being unfaith-
full TO her husband and this fact weighed
heavily against her in the minds of the
Jury. Her husband, man considerably
her senior, was found to have died from
poisoning, and the fact that she had
The morning times., 1896-02-24
.St. EIn1o's Fire. at Sea

"St. Elmo's fire. alighted on about
twenty-five different parts OF the johnson
Line steamer Rossmore while she was off
the capes Sunday night. 1t was blowing a
blizzard from the north and sno wing, when
a steel rope, drawn taut between the fore
topmast and the maintopmast, lit up with
a white phosphorescence. The long level
line of unbroken whiteaess stood out dis
timely in the darkness a hundred feet above
the vessels deck. Tiny white lights APP
peared lie on the fifteen upright bars OF
iron that hold the rail around the bridge.
The tops of the twelve dayits holding the
boats aft OF the funnel were also lit up, and
one light appeared at the foremost head like
a lantern The lights continued without in
terrupiion for half IN hour, when they dis
appeared. They rcappeared later, but only
spluttering along the wire aloft.- Baltimore
American.
The morning times., 1896-02-24


1t seems that President Cleveland and his chief vege
table and weather grower of the opinion on
the question of war The President prompted doubt
by the vigorous workings of Napoeon1c BRAIN beieves
if necessary and that this country should defend
the Western Hemisphere against Great Britain or any
other power that attempts to violate the principles OF the
Monroe doctrine His able Secretary of Agriculture, on
the contrary of peace. Long and intimate rela-
tions with the plough has cultivated in him more
amabe disposition and instead of allowing his feelings
to be narrowed up the prospect OF war; sits down
and writes sarcastic protest against that dire method OF
settling international disputes
This apparent disagreement between such distin-
guished is best illustrated by comparison OF their
public the subject of and peace and the
combatiye of President Cleveland be read be-
the lines of his Venezuelan message In comment
ing the necessity of appointing commission he SAID
he dispute has reached such stage to make now ncum
bent upon the United States to take measures to with
sufficient certainty for it's justification what the true divisional
line between the republic of Venezuela and British
Later in the same message he gave utterance to
still vigorous warke sentiments when he warned
Great Britain what would lie the plain duty OF the
United States under certain circumstances. On this
point believed that the following citation
timely:
When such report is made and accepted will in my opinion
duty resist, by every in its
power wu aggression upon its rights and interests the
appropriation by Great Britain of lands the exercise
jurisdiction any territory which after nvestga
on, have determined by right belongs to Venezuela
In marked contrast to this Presidential bluff Secreta
Morton puts himself record opposed to resorting
force of to settle important dispute
the which enlisted the Presidents combative sympa
thy. He said in letter written to the Universal Peace
Society," at Philadelphia, that:
I, all centuries of alleged civilization and Chris
anit England and the United States settle their differences
like wild by brute force then is boasted superb
ority sayagery and barbarsm myth
1t must be admitted that Secretary Morton is right
but how the warlike tendencies of country to be
strained when nneenths of its people spelling for
fight? The Venezuelan incident the Transvaal disturb
and the controversy between Germany and Great
Britain demonstrate the trend Of public sentiment through
out the world and while peace conferences should be
couraged and every effort made to it will be
next to impossible to prevent the logical sequence of the
warlike feeling that everywhere prevails President
Cleveland voices the sentiment of the general public
Secretary Morton that of the theorists and thinkers
The morning times., 1896-02-24

A WESTERN member of Congress was
S recently with party discussing the
capacity of men TO drink strong and
unadulterated liquor After listen
ing to several stories along this line, he
said:
"Well, / dou't believe any class OF men
can beat these Washington negroes when
it comes TO drinking strong liquor. One
Friday night, as l came home after a
nights session, / thought l would stop
in a little saloon near my house and get
a stovepipe of lager to make me sleep
sound. 1t is not very swell place, but
it was the only one convenient. While
was einptying the big glass of the frothy
liquid, a tough looking negro, with q
big stick under his arm, walked in and
demanded pint OF gin.
what price, asked the young man
behind the bar.
Twenty cents said the fellow, be-
ginning to count out a lot of pennies.
An right, said the bartender, where is
your bottle?'
4 don't want no bottle; jest hand out
glass, huh
THE liquid was measured off in a big
beer glass and, without taking it from
his lips, he swallowed the contents, not
even deigning to take drink of water
when he ha finished. The bartender did
not seem to be at all surprised, merely
remarking that the fellow would probably
take several such drinks before he finished
the evening at the 'parlor social whittier
he was bound"
The morning times., 1896-02-24
THE times At THE HEAD
1t Has the Largest Circu-
Iation, the Best. News
Service, and Is the
Best Newspaper in
Washington.

The rapid growth of The Times demon
strates that the Washington public ap-
preciaies tue value of sixteen page news
paper published in morning and evening
editions of eight pages each, 10 say moth
ing of a big Sunday edition, which contains
tYyeniy-iour pages of interesting family
reading The advantage OF subscribing for
s newspaper that is delivered before break
1ast and again before supper is difficult 10
estimate. IT is easy to say that The Times
never allows its news to get stale, ana that
il always supplies il 10 the public twelve
hours in advance of either the Star or the
Post, lut TO clearly understand how val
uable this prompt newspaper service is TO
readers they should 81 .rfbe. and give
IL a MONTHS trial.
The Times VIII deliver its Morning. Even
ing and Sunday editions to any address
4er Finy Cents month. In addition TO
It's own corps OF local aud foreign writers,
The Times is furnished with news by tie
Bennett Gables, The United Press, The New
York Associated Press. the Southern As
sociated Press ard the New EBelaBd As
Rociatcd Press. ard i. therefore, in better
position TO publish local, domestic ard
foreign news than any other Washington
daily.
The sworn circulation statement Of The
Times Tor last week, as published below,
shows an increase Of 1878 over The
Statement of the previous Week. and an
nctual excess of circulation over The Star
of 73.176. Notwithstanding this fact
which is apparent to every person who
compares the two statements, the Star has
The childish impudencc to claim a larger
circulation than any other Wa shington daily.
In doing 50, however, that reliable paper
is losing many friends, and a few months
more OF such silly boasting win give it q
Corbettesquc reputation.
The circulation of The Times for
the week ended February 23, 1896,
faIlnKy@
The morning times., 1896-02-24
SECULAR LEAGUE MEETING.
Several Speeches Made Against sun
day Legislation

At the Secular League meeting in Met
zerott Hall yesterday afternoon Mr.. Charles
c. Carter presided.
He introduced DIR. ". A. Croffut, whose
remarks were applauded by the large
audience.
Elder Fifield Of Boston then spoke. He
declared that Christ never sought to aIly
Church and State, and that he taught alb
soiute non-resiStance.
Putting God in the constitution, said he
viii not Christianize the nation As well
try to make astronomy theistic by iDscrib'
ing thereon the tube of a telescope.
Mr.. Putnam then spoke briefly on the
ocracy and sabbatarianism, after which
the meeting adjourned.
Next Sunday afternoon Mr.. ]. E. Rems
burg of Atchison, Kan, delivers the lead
ing address.
The morning times., 1896-02-24
MAelAfRo0M
ALEER

REPRESENTATIVE BELL OF Colorado
has INTRODUCED a freak bill in the
House which seems to offer a new
outlet For silver since its recent
deep interment.
Mr.. Bell proposes that the Secretary OF
the Interior be authorized to issue $4,000
600 worth OF square pieces of white and
copper metal with rounded corners, to
be known as postal tablets, and to be de-
nominated 81 3, 10, 20, and 80 cents;
the first three to be of copper and the
last two OF silver
These shall be delivered to the POST
master General and distributed to the
various postmasters in like manner as
postage stamps, envelopes, and postal
cards.
The several postmasters shall sell them
to such persons as desire to purchase them
and they shall be received i'll payment OF
stamps, etc, and for registering letters
at the face value thereof
For all purposes specified these postal
tablets shall be treated as money.
The morning times., 1896-02-24
Appointed a Committee.

Editor Times: In The Times report of
the proceedings of the Federation of Labor
the statement that Local Union, No. l.,
Brotherhood OF Carpenters and Stairb3id-
ers, had refused to comply with the Brew
ers' request To appoint committee to in
yesiigate their side OF the issue, is not
correct. A committee was appointed to
hear the Brewers side, and report the
same to the union
JOHN F. P. MAGEE,
CorreSnonding Secretary.
The morning times., 1896-02-24
Tho Turn nrthe Tihn

Nav" said Beadle Bill, with a look of
disgust. as he contemplated the evidences
of CIVILIZATION manifeSling themselves on
every side; it's giiiin' TOO blamed dull
Ter nc here in Arizona I'm er goin' Ter
rgit CT E4OVc on nae an strike some place
where ] can indulge i'm eF GOOD, old-faSh-
toned ShoOtin' scrap once in er while.
Tnrse liycr-hear,cd. law abidin' citizens
ma 6CS me tired
Mnt-re yer a-goin'?'' inquired one-eyed
Mike.
Where am goin'? wy don't yer know
there's only one place LEFT in the country
where or nan like US can 90 an feel at
home? Dun't yer know that jackson City
as The only place where an old-line deS-
perado can enjoy hisselfT''
The morning times., 1896-02-24
Moi ProverbiaI Washington Hospitalltx.

Notwithstanding the mild change of
temperature, cold wave has crept over
the feelings Of some of the Daughters OF
the Revolution since they were enter
taincd by the Sons Of the Revolution at n
banquet. which cost each OF the rank and
file Of them two dollars for her supper.
This astonishing way of extending hos
pitality TO invited guests is something new
in Washington social circles, and it is
claimed by Mr. John B. Wight. S. @. r.,
that this stroke OF financial policy was
made necessary by debt which the Sons
of the Revolution owed. In his inter
view on the subject, Mr.. Wight unfortn-
nateIy did not state il sufficient funds
were realized from the proceeds OF the
banquet TO liquidate this claim, but, judg-
ing from Mr. Wight's success in manipulat-
ing street extension schemes, the S. o. R.
should now have money to burn.
With due regard for the high standing
and well-known liberality of the gentle
men members Of the S. o. r., The Times
enters a protest against a repetition OF
this method of entertaining Washington's
i,onored guests. It was doubtless done at
the illadrised suggestion OF a penny