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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-04
KELSO FOR CONGRESS-

Eagle Pass, Tex, June 1.-Private
word reached here this afternoon from
Fort Davis, says that the Democrats of
jeff Davis county, in mass convention.
unanimously endorsed Kelso for congress
and Gatewood for national delegate and
selected personal friends of each to the
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-04
MRS. BRAGG INDICTED

Fort Worth, Tex, May 3O-(Special.)
The grand jury has indicted Mrs. La
yesta Bragg, charging murder of her
husband. Habeas corpus Monday.
Mack Burnett was released from custody.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-04
Gladness Comes

With better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys.
ical ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that SO many forms OF
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to constipated condi.
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed SO highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
all important, in order to get its bene
fetal effects, to note when you pun
chase, that you have the genuine arti
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, laxatives or
other remedies are then not needed. If
afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most slillful
physicians, but if in need of a laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-inforrued everywhere, Syrup a
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-04
A GROWING DEAD LIST.


st. Louis. May 3O.-At midnight the to-
tai number of dead, missing and fatally
injured in the two cities number 424. This
estimate is made up as follows:
In 81 Touis. known dood LOG. nm
known Jond 10. fotniI,, in ;nraJ 1S. miss
;n% IN '''''' i'' -''"'' '''''''' 100 '''''''
Nv. G.. r., 400.
~ iaast 81. i'cniS NnoMli ueua' loo'
Iotal' ~.
These will undoubtedly be added to
when all the ruins shall have been uncov'
cred.
AT East ST T.ouis tbe following names
have hean oIdnJ to the LIST Of de,d the
hodies having heen identified today.
Rrobam Mrs ''"''
Colins Charles
GShnn Sanrr
LIN St;oitsoi
n Hli' II tnien'e''
va ossi iiiGns.
, rrn.l, iles
I trump, ME- ,
lrulev, E1:
Malsh' NliilaH'
Mlhthouse, paDy.
Inns was DECORATION day, put the re-
cent grleis OF the citizens OF the Town
had Tor the time Delhg eIaced from thelT
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09
Gable Has the Courtesies.

People from Rock leland. who
have attended the democratic ma
tional convention at Chicag., are en-
thusiastic in their praise Of the cour-
teOus treatment received ut tn
hands sof. National Committeeman
Ben L. Cable. They found that az
far as the privileges of the conven-
ton were concerned Mr.. Cable wae
the N aster of the situation-that the
kew was absolutely in his keeping,
and they found to their qualification
that no one from Rock Island who
went to Chicago to see the conven.
ton was permitted to 60 away dis
appointed Notwithstanding the I'M.
precedentedly great demand upon him
for tickets he looked after every bod :
from Rock leland without discrimi'
nation, and it is probable that il thu
entire city had gone to Chicago. Ca
BILE would have seen that every soul
regardless of sex. race. creed or pre-
vious condition, was inside the grea'
coliseum,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09
Thrown Into the River.

A skiff fastened to the stern OF the
ferry upset yesterday aftern on.
emptying its occupant. Charles Wal
ker. into the river. 1t did not re-
suit in a drowning, however. as the
one suffering the immersion is an
expert diver and as much at home in
water as on land. although he pre-
fers to have q little more time to
prepare for swim than was given
him this time. The accident was
seen from the Davenport side Of the
river and someone near the dock
rowed out to rescue the vet man and
his boat. Walker, with q couple of
other men. have busted themselves
for the past "a hours dragging the
river 10 search of Mabel Thompson.
who jumped to her death from the
ferry Tuesday afte' noon. and al
though they had not met with any
degree OF success as yet, Walker
started out for lunch. not having
stopped to eat since o'clock in the
morning. Dragging is not an easy
task. and so Walker thought it would
be easier, as we'll as quicker, to
fasten his boat to the ferry and e
across in that way: but now expert
ence has taught him to the contrary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09
River Ripiete.

The packet 1t. Paul is due down
The j. w. Van SAINT brought down
16 strings of logs.
The Cyrus d came down and the
Verne Swain was in and out.
The Sidney came up last evening
and went north at day break.
The Bessie b came down with eight
strings of lumter as did the Lizzie
Gardiner.
The stage of water at the Rock
Island bridge this morning was IS
and falling; the temperature 70.
There are rumors Of still another
little packet in the Clinton short
trade in the shape Of the Reindeer.
Boats passing north were the j.
w Van SAINT. Nettie Ddrant. Bessie
B, Cyclone, Lone Star, 10 Long, City
of Winona Irene d and Duke.
The water is stationary at Reeds
landing and the Des Moines rapids,
but falling at all other points save
at ST. Louis, where the rise . O. 3 fool
rise. The forecast is that during
the next "a hours the water will fall
O / to O.3 foot from st. Paul to Rock
| Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09
MAY BUILD A RAILROAD
New Enterprise Contemplated BY the
Weyerhxuser Syndicate.

We" VOutOtnp10t0u " tn0
Weyerhxuser Syndicate.
The great logging syndicate of
which Fred Weyerhauser is at the
head, has an immense enter Prise in
contemplation. and its execution will
require the expenditure of q vast
sum of money. One feature of the
enterprise is a mammoth saw mill
which will be located in West Super
ior, Wis. and the other is a railroad
running into the city from the pine
lands owned by the syndicate. 1t is
reported that the railway will be
built this year and that work on it
will be commenced within a few
weeks, the survey for the
road having already been COM
pleted. This railr., ad, if it is
started, will start at a point on AL
lonz Bay, where the syndicate has
acquired terminal property and rue
about thirty-five miles south by way
of South Superior, penetrating the
pine forests Of the county
and connecting BY means OF
branches with the numerous logging
streams. 1t is claimed that the sys.
tenn will be the most extensive OF
the kind in the country and that it
will be utilized for other traffic in
connection with other railroads a.
we'll as for logging purposes. The
saw mill to be built Will be located
on the terminal property of the syn
dictate in West Superior.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09
She VIII DIE.

Ella Schnoor. the young lady who
jumped from the moving train near
Fairport. as detailed in The ARGUS
Tuesday. is thought to be fast sink
ing. although it is possible she may
live several days. She has never
fully regained consciousness. the in
jory being at the ba-e of the brain.
Ply sic,ans at Muscatine where she
is b ing cared for, say there is no
hope for her recovery. The case is a
very sad on, but the sufferer real
ICES but listle il anything of what ID
going on around her, lying in q
semi-unconscious state ali through
the long weary hours Of pain and
suffering.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09
Silver Snub for Prince.

The silver and straightforward
factions of republicanism held riva
meetings in Moline last evening.
Congressman Prince spike to the
faithful at the bicycle club rooms.
but the silver element held forth at
its own club rooms where Col. ID. o.
Reed was the speaker, aud he cue
ceedec in addressing much the larger
audience of the two. 1t was a sig
niticant snub for Prince and ont
that he must have felt keenly, thi.
witnessing of so decided a division
Of the ranks of one of e stronghold
of the party in the Tenth congress
siOnal district.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09
RACES OF SECOND DAY.


Some IAteFsstlng Events ut the Nile
Track.
The second days racing at the
Davenport Mile Track yesterday was
entertaining throughout and was
witnessed by a large attendance OF
well pleased people. Two races Of
five closely contested heats, and .
third opening with dead heat fol-
lowed by q battle royal that was cut
short by darkness. necessitating the
postponement of the finish till today
that is the story in a nutshell of
the days sport. Twenty-Five horses
started in the three events and not
one was caught by the flag in the AZ
ternoon. Only three heats out Of IA
were slower than 2:2o.
The first race, the 2:2S trot for q
purse OF $500, was won by Wild
Pero with Jessie Dim second and
Gray Prince third. Time, 2:2sa,
2:222, 2:19s. 2:19s, 2:22.
The second race, the 2:15 trot, fol
a purse of $500. was particularly in
teresting in that it Witnessed the ap
pearance of Bernice, q Davenport
horse. the property Of 4. L
Schricker. The contest was won by
Well Ahead, Beroice being second and
Newell third. Time, 2:154, 2:l5f
2:l4s 2:l7!, 2:17!
The third race, the PLY class. fol
a purse of $500, was captured b!
Eager, Lewellyn being second ant
Robert Lee third. This race will b.
completed today. Time yesterda!
was 2:l6i, 2:16t, 2:17, 2:l6a.
After the first heat of the 2:17 tro
Mrs. Carpenter drove Betty Wilke
an exhibition mile in 1928. The hand
some PAGER was hitched to a roa'
cart which of course handicappe'
her several seconds. Mrs. Carpente
will drive her today and tomorrow
in exhibition miles against tn
watch. Miss Williams, one of tn
fastest PAGERS Of the country. will b
. there tomorrow in the big free-fol
all. Her entry was delayed in tn
mails and showed up a few hours al
ter the entry lists mad been pub
lished, with the required evidence i
: the shape OF the postmark that
} had been mailed July 1.
, Tomorrow's events include tn
pacing for Swear. olds and uudel
( 2:40 class; the free-for-all pacin
> class and the 2:S5 trotting class.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09

Subscribe for TEE ADauS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09

Switchmen saved an intoxicated
hobo from q probable tragic death in
the lower yards Of the Rock Island
road last night.
The man was laid out at the north
side OF the warehouse at the foot Of
Twenty-second street He was help
lessly under the influence - liquor
and half strsddling one Of the rails
when noticed. The man was but a
short distance from a ira n OF cars
which would soon have neen switched
around and crushed out his life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09
TAKING IT SLOWLY.
The Reconstruction of the Rock
Island Bridge.
PHGHlx ooNPAHY's ATTITUDE

Col. Bumagton Has Urged Mofe Progress,
bot Cootractors Seem to Have Leisure
The Contract Date and the Agreement
Iuc0nvsnleneo Involved.
As stated in The ARGUS of yester-
day. the Phenix Bridge company has
again commenced operations on the
Rock Island bridge. The resumption
has been entered after long and ex-
ceedingly vexatious delay, the sus-
pense being attributed by the con-
tractors to the stage Of the water.
but that has, in the minds of engin-
GERS, for some time been q small him
drance.
Col. Burlington has been diligently
urging the company to start opera
lions all along, but apParentl,
in vain. The company has mani
tested the utmost indifference, not
only to the responsibility reposed
in it to complete the work within q
specified time, but particularly to the
great Inconvenience it is occasioning
the general public. Ever since the
catas'rophs which overlook it last
winter in the carrying away of the
false work. the company seems to
have lost heart. IL has not pro.
ceeded with the same expedition
with the reconstruction that it did
up to that time.
A Difference ~ to Dates.
According to the specifications Of
the accepted contract the bridge il
to be completed entire by Dec. l, and
Col. Burlington may be relied upon
to enforce the penalties of the gov
eminent if the company does moi
fulfill its obligations to the letter
Col. Burlington his been q constant
observer of every step of the pro
gress made by the Phoenix company
and he is in a position to know wheI
delay comes the cause OF it exactly
There has been for some time an un
dercurrent of Indignation among thu
people of the three cities over tn,
.xasperating delay at the bridge. A
stated in this connection the Phoeni.
company is in duty bound to com
plete the structure by Dec. 1. L
took all chances when it entered int
the contract but it is in honor bount
really to be through by Sept. 1.
was consideration based on the com
pany's proposition under which tn
contract was awarded to the com
pany that it should be completed b
Sept. 1, the Phoenix people volun
teering to be out Of the way tire
months in advance of the stipulate
time, and they were taken at thei
word, The ARGUS understood, i
good faith. Furthermore the gener,
pubic has anticipated that th
bridge would be done early in th
fall. This is of course out of tn
Question now, and judging by th
dilatory methods employ ed of lat
the company will have another spa
of false work carried away by the ic
il it does not hustle.
Progress with the New Spans.
The false work is now being place
in position for the next span north I
the draw span. a force Of as men b
, ing at work. The material for thi
false work is being conveyed to tn
place where it is to be used /
means of large barge. The tin
bers and planks are loaded on th
barge from the island and the load
drawn to the piers by ropes. Upo
the completion of this false worl
the traveller will be erected and the
probably but little time will elap'
before the new material begins
REPLACE the old.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09
FOUR IN ONE NIGHT.
Burglars Tackle Down Town
Homes.
TWO OF TEEN BRoKEI mro

DARK Lantern Men Get Away Wlth Aossy
and valaablss and rhsa Furn TAsir AZ.
tentioo to Other Rssidssess. bat Are Not
% socoessfal.
Burglars tackled four residences
within q radius OF one block on
Third avenue during last night with
out occasioning = loss Of sleep to
their victims or their neighbors, or
arousing the suspicion Of the police
department.
The extent of their plumber 10 $3.50
in money, two watches and some trim
kets. 1t is supposed the men worked
west. The residence of henry F.
Reticker was the scene of the OPEN
ing of the campaign. An entrance
was effected through the bay win
dow. The house Was ransacked, but
the intruders only succeeded in To-
eating s.. This they took. Then
they silently decsmped. Timothy
Sexton's residence was the next in
line. Here the burglars got through
a window also. Two watches--one q
hunting case and the other an open
face. one bearing the inscription &c.
w. S." and 81 60 in money was peck
eted-And again the slippery willies
quietly mozied.
Meet With Defeat.
| Third avenue was followed until
the home of E. H. Bowman at us
was reached. Here the burglars at.
tempted to effect an entrance, but
finding it rather difficult job moved
down q lew doors to where Thoma.
Smart resides. They met with tn,
same obstacles here.
And the nights campaign ended
1t is supposed the men will selec
some other street tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09
Milo Track Trains.

July z. 8. 9 and 10 a special train
will leave r. l. & P. Twentieth street
depot daily at l p. m. &C.. r. 1. &
P. depot at 1:15 p n.y. and will ran
through to the Mile Track in Daven-
port. This train will return to
Rock Island after the races.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09
A Child Enjoys

The pleasant flavor. gentle action
and soothing effect Of Syrup Of Figs.
when in need of laxative. and II
the father or mother be costive or
bilious, the most gratifying results
follow its use; 80 that it is the best
family remedy known and every fam.
ily should have a bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09
after the Dust.

That's what you think when you see the electric
sprinkler 90 by. Shields is after it too. but he
gives you good groceries at the lowest living
prices in return. Groceries in large or small
quantities for hotels, boarding houses or private
families He turns his stock over quickly, that
gives him the advantage OF a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09

Generally fair tonight and Friday.
possibly local showers Friday even.
ing; very little change in the temp
erature. Today's temperature 81.
=. ]. WAL1, Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09
Card Of ThAnko.

We desire to return sincere thanks
to the friends who rendered aid and
attentions during the illness and .,
the funeral of Mrs. C. w. Gustafson.
and for the beautiful floral offerings.
c. W. GCsrAFsoN.
CLAUS APPELQCIsr
and family.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09
BRIGHT, New, Clean, Fresh
Stock All the
Time.

Don't forget that it was Shields who gave you
the low prices to begin with and who still
keeps them guessing. If you are skeptical
abou, il. call and satisfy yourself that he is
the lowest in price not for only one day, but
for every day in the year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-30
THE PERRY CASE Up AGAIN.

Several weeks ago Justice Pryor, in the supreme
Court modified a decree OF absolute divorce under
the new law. and wrote an opincn in which he
allowed Mrs Frances T. Herbert the wife OF James
W Herbert, to her children In spite OF the
fact that her former husband. Si;rti Norman
Perry. had obtained divorce from her. The di-
vorce was granted about six months ago, and Mrs.
Perry ut married Herbert. who was the CO.
respondent named in her husbands suit. To Perry
was given the custody OF his children Justice
Pryor was asked to modify tho decree so as to
allow the mother to visit the children at certain
Intervals. and he granted the request Counsel for
Perry yesterday moved In the Supreme Court be-
Justice Russell for stay OF the order or JUS
tee Pryor. pend ng an appeal to be taken to the
Appellate Division Justice Russell AZ once granted
the stay.
Counsel for the mother called Juatlce Russelps
attention TO the fact that Justice Pryor said that
children should have a mothers care.
"W,,l. not the care Of such Their as tbs.
should imagine" sad Justice Russell
Counsel called ;hc Courts attention the
reformation OF the woman
The question is" said the Court whether six
this Is time enough to demonstrate the reality
OF such Information" The motion to stay was
then granted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-30
TIE THORNTON SHOOTING CASE.
CHEF coNrIN BELIEVES OFFICER ALANGHAMS
ACTION TO BE JUsTItIABLE.

CHIEF CONIIN BELIEVES OFFICER ALLNGHAMS
ACTION TO BE JUsTIF1ABLE.
Emanuel Friend OF Friend & House lawyers, went
- Jefferson Market Court yesterday afternoon ID
, what could be done toward releasing John morn
ron brother 81 James Thornton. the song writer.
v,ho is under 5000 bail FOR an alleged attempt at
ntybvay robbery in West Twenty -ilfth-st. on sun
day morning al o'clock. when IhoiAaS r. Ihorh'oh'
,,oth,r brother. was shot and Killed by Policeman
Alnngham. OF the Wet l"e"l4'.'-S'' S'"t''' whit
irving to cvade arrest
lanes Thornton the song writer accompanied the
lavcr 10 court He refused to talk for publication.
h,t Mr. Friend had confidential talk with Mdss-
,ratc Kud,ich and then went With James Thornton
n robn Thornions cell and had talk with him.
m. LAWYER refused TO say what the outcome
80 t,,. two talks but 1t Is understood that John
.rb,rnton will today be transferred 10 The Nmbs
and the bail Will then probably be lowered from
{, $50 to $3.50 by the DIstrict-Aitorney
Mrs Agnes Thornton who was the common-!aw
wife OF Thomas and who was arrested for lntoXict-
,i.r lv IN. police AZ the time Of the shooting, was
-ent :, the workhouse to which she had been com
rri.,cd by Magistrate Kudch on Sunday morning
In sn.aking about her case in the afternoon. Magis-
r,fn I[udlch snid that Is the police had made
ss'nrn charge against ihr woman thdt she had
h,,n intoxicated and disOIdcrly. and rs H. knew 81
ne. previous bhd Character, he did n"t thlnk ti,'
Inc sentence he had imposed had been unjus,. lie
sad taat II he had lined her she might nave pad
n lnc and then left the Guy TO dNo.i ttstlys III
he case The same reason he'd good for not sending
h.r to IN. House OF Detention. lie sdId that ne
-, ,,I lilte In sec her have n chance leave the
,vorkh1use long enough 10 attend the funeral Of
her husband. but a The commitment hdd DeSh
regular In every way, he did not see no" th'S cou'u
be accO mpIshtd 49, m - ,
Acting Captain Walsh. OF the West l".h.lItm-s.
st1tlDn m aie "A report To CHER COnlin yesterday on
the shooting Of Thornton. The Acting tap,iain set
forth n h = report that Allingham was Justlnel III
using his revolver chief Conlin continued AllnS-
nam suspension with pay Acting captain Walsh
rcpOrt viii go before the Police Board at IT'S m,cl-
ng io-m0rr1X Chief COnlin had Policeman Ains,
nam brought before MIN In the afternoon ana hcdld
nV, .,r~s - IN. shooting The Caiof said after
ward that he believed Allingham was Justiei ii
I'm ho ~ ~ TSorn;on was claimed by hs brotAer
lanes Yesterday. The funeral Will bc pr vac ana
VIII take place some time to-day, proDaGy a. anoue
O'Clock IN the afternoon Inc BURIAL VIII NC J."
EVergrcens Cemetery. =, . a., -
The ina,iest in the case will be held in the Cor
oners Office Thursday morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-30

A NUMBER OF BICYCLE COMPANIES IN TROUBLE
STORE or &. D. WATERS STILL. CLOSED.
Ernest c. Hnck. dealer In bicycles at 40 337
Broadway. made an assignment without preference
yesterday 70 George !. Ilinck. lie has been In
business about nine months. and has sold the Fall
con Wheel Manufactured at Toledo, ohio Gruher
& Bonyngc his attorneys said that the assignment
was due 10 the cut in prices OF bicycles. excessive
competition. and large expenses They placed the
liabilities at $1,000 with assets OF $1,000 Mr. Iinck
leased the ground floor Of No. 537 Broadway, and
f., is said that his rent 5000 year.
Deputy-Sherin Lipsky has received an attachment
against the Climax cycle Company. OF Chicago
from Horaitz & Hershheld. for SO $50 in favor Of
Thomas H. Dwyer. on an assigned claim for goods
sold TO the company by the Yost Manufacturing
COMPANY Of Toledo. Ohio. between April II ana
June 10: also an attachment for 1871 IN favor Of
Charles DAILY Deputy Sheriff Mulyarcy has re-
ccvcd another attachment against the Western
Union Bicycle Manufacturing Company OF Chica-
60 for s. O3C In favor OF Charles H. Riley, ana 1t
was served on persons In NewYork TO attach
any money that may be que thc ConlP1"!' ,,-
The store OF Samuel -. Waters. wholesale dealer
in butter, eggs and produce at NO. 100 is'dhc-ai
which has been closed TOR several dtys, WIN d no
ticc that the closing on account OF a hcdth N
the family, and mat II Wouid D Vpe" ,P,. . IA
day. was not open yesterday, and MI waters dld
not appear number Of creditors went lh'I' yes.
terday. hoping 10 find Mr. Waters. but they went
away disappointed. II Is the impression III the
trade that his liabilities VIII redch S-''Vp ,.
Schedules OF Francis A. Stout wholesale dealer
in fancy goods and embroidery materials al 40
JOS Grand-st. show liabilities, Will; nominal as
sets, $l2651. and actual assets, $,1oV