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The record-union., 1896-06-26
Chasing for knowledge.

Teacher-James, what makes you
late?
james, was pursuing knowledge.
Teacher-Pursuing knowledge! What
do you mean?
James-Why, my dog ran off with
my spelling book and 1 ran after him.
--Harper's Round Table
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Courthouse Repairs.

County Clerk Hamilton advertises
elsewhere, on behalf Of the Supervisors,
for bids for certain repairs or altera-
tons in the Courthouse, to be opened at
2 o'clock on July 9th.
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Auctions.
AUCTION SALE OF FURNITURE AND CURIOS

MONDAY, JUNE 20, 1896. AT 10 A. NJ.
sharp, at the late residence OF Dr. w ";
T5ohf deceased. No. 1115 I street, we will
sell all the furniture and household goods,
also dentist chairs and instruments, IL
brary. pictures, cabinets. etc; also very
large collection of curios, which were Sc
lecfed BY him from Mexico to Alaska.
open for inspection at a. m. Monday.
Sale positive. Terms cash.
BELL &c CO. Auctioneers.
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rlONDAY, JULY 6, 1896,

At 10 o'clock a. M, to examine the assess
ment book and equalize the assessment
of property in the county, and will con-
tinue in session for that purpose from time
to time until the business of equalization
is disposed of, but no later than the third
Monday in July, A. D. 1896.
]. M. MORRISON,
Chairman of said board
(Seal) Attest: VIM. b. HAMILTON,
ipyt-l1t Clerk
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On Tuesday, June Goth, the same firm
will sell ON the premises, at 10 a. m.
lot 8 in the block between F and G.,
Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets; will
be sold in four lots, each being 40xS0
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Robbery Case Continued.

The preliminary examination of Ed
Finn, Ed Lanigan and Bert Plumn1er,
charged with robbery, was yesterday
morning continued in the Police Court
until Monday next.
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His Lip Gone.

M. M. Nicholson, who lives at the
corner of Curran and Anderson Sts., At
lanta, Ca, had a cancer for years.
It first appeared on his lip and resem-
bled a fever blister, but spread rapidly
and soon began to destroy the flesh.
His father and uncle had died from
Cancer, and he sought the best medical
aid in different cities, but it seemed i'm
possible to check the disease. Several
operations were performed but the can
Ger always returned. This continued
for years until the partition in his nose
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and his entire up
per lip we're eaten
away. All treat
ment having proved
futile, he looked
upon death as the
only relief.
"Some one re-
commended S. S. S."
h e says, "a n d
ia few bottles afford
led some relief; thus
encouraged 1 con-
ued it, a n d
it was not long be-
fore the progress OF
the disease SEEM
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The same firm will sell at auction to-
morrow, the 9th, at 10 a. m, at 927 K
street, large and miscellaneous stock
OF furniture, BARRIERS outfit, ETC.
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uvpermetropic Far-sighted,.

F. de Wolfe Hennah examines the
eve scientifically at The Normandie
Tenth and K streets, free. Office hours
9 to II, 80 TO 5.
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AUCTION SALE OF REAL ESTATE.

TUESDAY, JUNE 80, 1885, AT 10 A M.
sharp, on the premises Eighteenth and G
streets, we win sell lot in block bounded
by r and G., Eighteenth and Nineteenth
streets: will be sold in four lots, each
lot being 40xS0 feet. Terms of sale, if
desired, one-fourth down, balance can re-
main on mortgage at 91a per cent. Sale
of these fine lots positive Title perfect.
je26-td BELL & co, Auctioneers.
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AUCTION SALE

SATURDAY, JUNE %, 1896, AT THE
auction house of BELL & CO, 927 K
street, at 10 a. M, we will sell large ana
choice lot of parlor, bedroom, dining
room and kitchen furniture, cook stoves,
ranges, carpets, lace curtains and shades,
linoleum, two fine barber chairs, oak book
case, two money safes, etc. Sale positive.
Terms cash.
I'd BELL & CO. Auctioneers.
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Mrs. Ben Clemmons of Breathitt
County, KY, is 35 years old and weighs
trife over 400 pounds. She is still
increasing in weight.
The record-union., 1896-06-26

IF YOU WISH any of the following
delicacies. you can find them in the finest
qualities at the Sacramento Market, 3OS-
1O-12 K street: Salami Sausage, Choice
Mackerel, Smoked Hahbut, Smoked sal
Cream, Roquefort Adam, German Hand,
Sap Sage and Pineapple Cheese. Curtis
& Herzog.
The record-union., 1896-06-26

Weather bureaus are now in exist
ence in every civilized nation in the
world, including China and Japan.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

Vehicles-Baker & Hamilton-Hardware,
Carts, Buggies, Carriages, Phaetons, Balm
Farm and Header Wagons, Wholesale
Hardware. Send for catalogue.
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CABINET PHOTOS 81 per dozen a
Hodson's, S13 K street.
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MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over fifty years by mill
ions of mothers for their children while
teething with perfect success. 1t sootheS
the child, softens the gums, allayS pain,
cures wind collie, regulates the bowels, and
is the best remedy for diarrhea, whether
arising from teething or other causes. For
sale by druggists in every part of the
world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wins
lows Soothing Syrup. Twenty-Five cents
a bottle.
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ed checked. 1 persevered in its
use, and remarkable as it may seem,
am completely cured, and feel like I
have new life. S.S.S. is the most re-
markable remedy in the world, and
everyone will agree that the cure was a
wonderful OueO
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NEW TODAY.
Meeting of the Board of
Equalization.

Sacramento County will meet as County
Board of Equalization on the first Mon
day in July, 1896,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-29

reins OF municipal government.
This has been shown in the CAM
paigns in recent years. 1t is a wise
principle Of politics that the office
should seek the man, but in the
present state of affairs democrats
should be less modest. They should
stand for election. The safety and
future prosperity Of the city lies now
In getting wise and level-headed men
in the council. Men who will not sit
by and see the affairs of the city reck.
le.sly conducted. The ARGUS be.
lieves the democrats should organize
in every precinct of the city, nomi-
nate good men and elect them.
Aldermen to be Selected,
In the coming election an alder
man 10 to be selected in place Of Aid.
Zeis in the First ward, johnson in
the Second, Schroeder in the Third.
Schneider in the Fifth, Kennedy in
the Sixth and Nelson in the Seventh.
The last named has already an.
nounced the invincibility OF his can
dldaey for reelection. Kennedy is
undecided yet. but would like t. get
back. Schneider and Schroeder are
particularly distinguished as admin
lstration meE and both hope for re-
election in vindication of their
course In the council. johnson and
Zeis, too, will seek reelection. Aid.
Dauber in the Fourth ward is the
only outgoing democrat in the coun-
Gil. He should be renominated, as
he is one of the energetic campaign
ers who set good example t. dem
ocrsts. Dominate ticket through
out the city of men of the Daub-r
order of workers and the admins
tration men will all of them be swept
off the field.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-29

bly, has been identified with the
same company. His course was al
ways an upward one. the re-
suit of faithf illness and a SEEM
ingly natural eve for the business.
until at the present day he is en-
gagged in running one of the fast mail
engines between Rock Island and
Chicago.
Mr.. Twombly is widely known in
railroad circles and he is considered
both by his employers and fellow
workmen as one OF the most thor
ough mechanics that ever graced the
cab of an engine. This engineer
commenced railroading in 1875 as a
switch engine fireman and when he
was but 16 years of age. Being an
am bilious and observant youth it re-
quired but a short period for him to
fall on to what was essential tc pre-
siding over an engine in the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-29

Chicago yards, and two years later
when he was in his 18th year the
hopes OF his younger days were real
lied when he was called upon to
guide switch engine. He was IN
immediate success in his new posi-
ton. and when another II months
rolled around he was given a
freight run between Chicago and
Peru. He continued on this
run until 1882. Mr.. Twomblv
had now attained his Goth wear.
and was promoted to passenger engi-
neer. He was given one of the fast
runs between Chicago and West Lib
erty and many people beside rail-
readers have remem ORANGES OF that
youthful countenance which peered
from the window of the fast feeting
cab. When the Rock Island began
running the fast mail two years ago
Mr.. Twombly was selected as one of
| the engineers, and there at his post
has he been since.
In his long connection with rail-
reading Mr.. Twombly has yet to en-
counter his first serious accident
either to himself, the railway compa-
ny or the passengers-and asa conse-
quence of this fact among those of his
intimate acquaintance his presence
in the engine is considered sure
guarantee against disaster. Mr..
Twombly was born and reared in
Chicago and is a brother-in-law O.;
Peter Kilduf, who also runs one Of
the fast engines.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-29
AN ENJOYABLE EVENT.

Mrs. wadsworth Entertzins Old and New
Sunday School Scholars
Nearly two hundred attended the
reunion of Sunday school scholars
rendered by Mrs. W. II. Wadsworth
Mt the Christian church last evening.
The assemblage. including those who
had some time during the past &c
years belonged to Mrs. Wadsworth' S
class. presented an interesting scene.
A nice program of vocal and instru.
mental music was carried out. those
participating being Walter Sutcliffe,
Ardo, Ben and Leon Mitchell and
Arthur Burris. and Misses Jessie
Bogue. Fay Warren, Alma Holt and
Blanche Sutcliffe. Then there was a
recitation by Miss Allepa Grafton
and a doll drill by 10 little girls.
Mrs. Wadsworth also gave an inter.
esting review of her classes since her
beginning as Sunday school teacher
20 years ago. At the spresd which
followed Mrs. Wadsworth aud eigh,
members of her first class sat ut the
same table.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-29

to work on the Rock Island, after a
months illness.
Steve Hoover's Rock Island en-
CINE. the 912. is undergoing a general
overhauling in the ring.
Charles Davis fast mail engine. the
sos. is being repaired at the Rock
Islands chops in Davenport.
The Monmouth Review in quite an
article speaks of the handsome Rock
Island trains passing through that
city over the c.. i. & Q. aat of the
noticeable increase in Q. freight bus.
mess since the Rock Island got
crippled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-29
Lay in n Mater supply.

People depending upon the Rock
Island waterworks will act with fore
thought If they provide themselves
as far as possible tonight against the
morrow, for at s o'clock the city
supply is to be cut off entirely in or
der to connect the engines with the
suction pipes in the well with
larger pipes. How long the opera
ton will take is not known. but it is
believed some hours. Supt. Wilcher
has arranged with the Moline water
works to provide as much force as
possible. but how far it will be ade.
quate TO meet the conditions re-
mains TO be seen. All consumers
should take time by the forelock and
govern themselves accordingly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-29
SPRING ELECTION.
Time for Democrats to Talk
About Candidates.
NOT TOO MUCH TINE TO PREPARE

Every Indication Is Favorable to snccees
If Good Nominations and an Aggressive
Campaign be Conducted In the Munici-
pal Contest.
The time is advancing rapidly to
consider the spring election. The
date is April z, and to come within
the requirements of the law the con-
ventious and caucuses must soon be
held. The chances for democratic
success in municipal contest were
never more favorable than at pres
ent. The lamentable spectacle made
by the present administration the
first year of its regime should serve
as an impetus 10 democratic energy
and aggressiveness. In Rock Island
the democratic party has more than
q fighting chance. As rule it will
win ii properly engineered, and its
interests furthered in a vigorous aud
aggressive manner. A year ago was
an exception. Through some incon-
| ceivable manner the republicans sue
| ceeded in creating the impression
that they had the ideal candidate at
the head of their ticSet, and despite
all that could be done he riumphed
by an unprecedented majority. The
public went daft, and now thew
know what they did, for weaker ad-
ministration of public affairs it has
not been the lot of Rock Island TO
endure in the city's history. The
republican aldermen have sought to
uphold the guiding hand of the ship
of state. but they have been simply
stemming the tide and floating back
ward. Now they will come forward
and ask the people to indorse what
has been done.
The democrats are not so apt to
seek the glories of political recogni-
ton as the republicans are. They
are as rule loathe TO take up the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-29
Bridge Wrecks isscailed.

The railroad bridge at this point
is not the only one that has met with
mishap. 1t was not so very many
years ago that the bridge at Keokuk
went down when struck by the
steamer War Eagle. The wreck of
the bridge at St. Charles, Mo, will
also be plainly rememb ered. for it
made a great deal Of trouble at the
time. Capt. Whitney was called
upon at the time to remove the
wreck at each of these places with
his fleet of barges. dredges, steamers
and other appliances. He also
cleared away the piers of the old
railroad bridge when the bridge is
now being torn down had been fin.
ished and the OLD one abandoned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-29
FRANK nODGDoNs LONG RUN.
Covers Nearly Six Hundred Miles at One
Stretch.

SoSeEB Nearly SIX hundred MICS AT Oue
Stretch.
Rock Island engineers have been
in all kinds of predicaments since
the bridge disaster. Some have been
| unable to get any nearer home than
Davenport and others are OCCASION
ally heard from at some way station
entirely foreign to them. This es-
many Of the engineers being called
upon to make longer runs than they
were accustomed to. And in this
connection Frank Hodgdon distiu-
guished himself. having covered sos
miles at one stretch this week. This
record has been the topic of CONVEX
sation in railroad circles since its oc-
currence and il is claimed by well
posted men that it su,passes any
previous run ever made on the Rock
Island system by an engineer.
When the bridge wreck occurred
Tuesday afternoon Engineer Hodg-
don and his fireman, Ed Heffernan,
were at Valley Junction, in charge
OF the Denver limited, No. passen-
ger train. Orders came to make
Chieago by the nearest route and
there being no relief crew il de-
volved upon those in charge to con-
tinue. At West Liberty the B C.
K. & n. tracks were taken to
BurliDgton; thence via the Q
through Monmouth. Galesburg and
Peoria. and from the latter city on
to Chicago over the Rock Island line.
The distance was covered in Ii hours
and that with foreign route nearly
all the way. The engineer and fire.
man were about played out when
Chicago was reached, and returned
home with No. Thursday afternoon.
The 9l4 was the engine Mr.. Hodg-
dons mastered on this remarkable
tour. Another result Of the bridge
disaster is the idleness of about ten
Iowa division crews and a large
number OF round house employees.
Seven freight crews were caught ON
the Iowa side and they are there yet.
Notes OF the Bsu.
Fireman Harry McGee has returned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-29
THOMAS TWOMBLY.
Begins His Railroad Career at
the Age Of is.
RUNNING AN ENGINE WHEN 1s

Chose and He Now Guides the Rock
Isisnd's Fast Mali Train and Stnl ID .
Young Man-General hallway News.
An 1S-year-old lad presiding over
a railway engine is something out of
the ordinary run of occurrences in
that line of business. But Thomas
Twombly can lay claim to having
attained sufficient knowiedye Of rail-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-29

There was merry gathering OF
tri-city Jewish children at the Stand
ard club room to celebrate the feast
OF Purim last evening". And there
were number of gentiles present,
each child being privileged to invite
little friend. And the way the
youngsters made that handsome hall
ring was something beyond descrip-
ton. There were about thirty cou-
pies IN the Juvenile dance and a
number of the parents also attended.
SchiilInger's orchestra furnished the
music,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-29
Beown'. Gosh Grocerr.

Realizing after years Of experience
that selling goods for cash is the
only successful way to do business.
ID. ). Brown invites his old
customers and the public gen.
orally to call aud inspect the
bargains which he now has to
offer to his patrons. His motto is
good goods at low prices. Cash is
what talks and il You will inspect his
prices IN another column you cannot
help feeling satisfied that ie will pay
you to call and leave your order i'm
mediately.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-29
the only survivor of the late Thoma,

the only survivor OF the late Thomas
Thornton, since whose demise she
has resided alone at the Third ave
nue. home. Mrs. Thornton had been
aiiing FIR the past three years with
general debility and other ailments
attendant upon maturity. She was
a native of Ireland
Miss Tally died at her home at
1929 Thirteenth avenue, Moline. this
morning. of dropsy of the heart.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-29

road mechan-
l s IN at such
an early day OF
his career to
have been en-
trusted w i t b
the care of an
engine in the
yards OF the
great Rock ISL
and route at
Chicago. From
that day until
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-29
MRS. THORNTON'S DEMISE

Another of the City's Early Residents
Passes to Her Reward
Death has claimed another of Rock
Islands early residents in the per-
son of Mrs. Hannah Thornton, who
breathed her last at the venerable
age of 75 years this morning at 1870
O'Clock at her residence at 1917
Third avenue. The deceased was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-29

Glad Tidings to Asthma Sufferers.
Foley's Honey and Tar gives quicl
and positive relief to all cases. 81
cents. For sale at M. F. Bahnsen'l
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-29

Commends itself to the well in
formed. to do pleasantly and efrectu
ally what was formerly done in the
crudest manner and disagreeably as
well: 10 cleanse the system and
break up colds, headaches and fevers
without unpleasant after effects use
the delightful liquid laxative remedy,
Syrup OF Figs. Manufactured by
California Fig Syrup COMPANY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-29

Price is the Best Salesman Earth. Highest in
Quality Lowest in Price. Another free distribu-
ton for one week. We know we sell better Teas
for less money than any other store in this vicinity
We want all the tea drinkers to know this and for
this reason only do make the following extra
ordinary offer:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-29

Remember these are not sample
packages-but are regular goods
kept in our stock and sold every day
in the year-in every sense of the
word you get good 81. cents worth
for nothing the balance Of the week
with n dollar tea purchase-theso
goods representing the very best OF
their class.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-29
free. Free!

To every purchaser Of 81 worth of
our teas for the balance OF this week
we will give away absolutely free the
following packages:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-29
Teas! Teas! Teas.!!

All new crop. carefully selected
for their superior drinking qualities.
Choice Of Basket Firel Japan. Sun
Cured Japan. English Breakfast.
Oolong. Gunpowder or Young Hy-
SON
Our regular 25c teas. all varieties,
~ poundSfor si.
Our regular SIC teas. all varieties,
s. pounds for 81.
Our regular i5c teas. all varieties.
q pounds for 81.
Our regular 55c teas, all varieties.
pounds for 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-29
45c Worth Of Groceries FREE!
Miscellaneous.

Runkle Bros. baking chocolate,
per pound. 27c; per a-pound. l5c.
Best rolled oats. per pound. 1lc.
pound package best rolled oats 4c.
10-pound sack best corn meal &c.
2J-pound sack rye -four 24c.
Best bulk starch. per pound, Sc.
i-pound can Wilbur's cocoa 19c.
Fresh oyster crackers, per pound,
Sc.
i-pound package cleaned currants
&c.
Fancy table sweet corn. per can. Sc.
4 bars santa Claus soap csc.
Best picnic hams, per pound, &C.
Elegant table syrup, per gallon,
PIC.
Choice table peaches, per can, l0c.
Oriental Mocha and Java coffee,
per pound. 2jc.
Fancy Messina lemons, per dozen,
90.
Fancy California oranges, per
dozen, 15c.
Best sauer kraut, per gallon, 12!c.
Fish for Lent.
FINEST smohcu herring, per Dox,
12c.
Extra fine bonelcss Goldfish, per
pound, &c.
1o-pound kit fine spiced herring.
per kit. see.
10 pound pail choice white fish,
soc.
Choice mackerel, each, 3 and 10c.
Large white fish. each. Zoe.
Large whole Goldfish, per pound sc.
Fancy red salmon, per pound, SC.
Fancy shred Goldfish, per package,
&c.
Large salmon trout. each. Toe.
Fancy imported sardines in olive
oil. per can, l2e.
Choice canned salmon, per can,
Zoe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-29
DRY GOODS.

On sale 100 White BED Spreads,
75c quality, slightly oil spotted.
marked 40c, 57c, Csc. according to
damage.
A case Of Guinea Hen Flannel.
worth Toe. water marked on edges,
per yard. 5lc.
20 pieces light Calicos. SIC.
$50 pairs gentlcmen's 5Dc suspen-
ders. silk or kid ends, ezra web Mt
25c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-29

Boys Shirt Waists at 19c, 2Ic, see
and up.
Good bordered Bingham Aprons,
Zoe.
Good Whit C Aprons, liberal size.
Toe.
Embroidery and Lace Trimmed
Aprons. l5c.
Four styles at i9c, six styles at Csc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-29
MISSED THE TRAIN

That's what many a man has done who
carried a poor time-piece, or had a good
one repaired BY poor workman. When
one repaired consult US and you will never
regret 1t. In considering our ability to give
the best of service in the line don't forget
that We carry reliable line of Jevelry Of
every description. and that our PRICES
ARE RIGHT.