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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-05

Large 4-quart Granite Saucepans' rssu'
lar price 50c...............''..'''' '''--e'
Large Granite Preserving Kettle. worth
sc. ................. '.'''.''''.''''' W.
s-ouart Tea Pot, made OF the best
Granite ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS '-'0'
Large-Slze Coffee higgins, same as you
pay Jac., for -...........'.... .''''''' 80
l2-Hole Granite Muffin Rings, worth
SOC. ........-........- '..'''.'-'' .. - -
l5c quality and size Japanned Dust
Pans ..-...-..-........ -'''''''''''' -
Zoe. Lemon Graters ....................-.4 &c
Large TIN Coffee Pots .................sc
Large Size Pie Plates ...............,....lc
New lot l0c. Egg Beaters ......-..-....lc.
Good DoveTailed Wash Boards, 10
inches .........>.......t'. .'....-'''''.''c'
Large Cedar Buckets, with three brass
hoops ..........,.....s'...'.s '.'l'c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-05
NEW JUNIOR CLUB.

NEW JUNIOR CLUB.
a number OF wheelmen met on Satur-
day night. March 24th and organized a
bicycle club under the name OF the In
dependent Cycle Club.
The following officers were elected;
Charles w Sclden president Fred II.
Powell, secretary and treasurer; r. II.
Mayheld, captain; j. II. Peay, bugler.
The club was organized under very ia
Norabis prospects. With a membership %
twenty boys. Their temporary quarters
Will be at 5i4 north Third street
THE TRAINING TRACK.
Little doubt Is left that a flrst-class
bicycle track and training quarters as
heretofore outlined. VIII be established as
part OF ali extensive scheme fog a grand
pleasure PARK and racs course al the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-05
Boys CIOfhinS.

MatchIess qualities are offered
mere. Greater selection is what the
public wants--we have II. Our
lime line to be sacrificed at HALF
PRICE.
New lot OF BOYS Knee Pants, double knee
and seat. extra heavy Wristbands, and
patterned button-holes: value zoe. .isc.
Large line Of Boys 2-Piece Suits, In gray
and brown mixed Cheviots, box coats
and double-knee pants............S 81 ~.
Boys All-WOol Blue Sailor Suits, with
Black and White Braid, trimmed,
buckle on pants, worth 2.7s..".Sl.SS.
100 dozen Ladies Sailor Hats,
white straw, Ioc. apiece.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-05

niontlv. save lime and pItNVHI AT "VV'-
dents. 49,.
A large part OF the troubles ON NV
,,,d are dne 10 the scrambiing manner
ii, ,,hioh yyhcplmen pass each other as
vel nd vehicles ON the road. observe
This simple rule and enforce il in others
Keop 10 the right is the wheelman' 6oi-
don IuLn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-05
CYCLISTS GOLDEN RULE
THE BTCICLE FETER rs NOW EPI-
DFMTC ~ RTCH MOND.
Muscles To the Dctriment Of the
Others ?-WelI Answered.

RITE as may
sound the le-
gend borne by
[ n o sign
board here, IL
is an injunc-
ton that ev-
cry wllcolman
should faith
FULLY obey
Keep TO the
right, a n ii
every b ody
NTH cot along
more ConNe-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-05
THE LEAGrE.

The Richmond League Of Wheelmen
g. an organization 90 which every wheel
man boz this cty and vicinity should pc
,ne. IL BIS not "a noisy organization, nut
b has quiet force working along con-
ser.atiNe but effective lines for the good
Of wnceimen. ,,,
ST need be-. might bee used with
,sel-nirh irresistible force. but It's
methods are educational and persuasive
rather than political. Should the rights
OF wheeln en be invaded It's united voice
would 60 "a long way towards correcting
any imposition or gaining proper Iecos-
milton.
The League now has $50 members. and
viii have a thousand before the season
Is over.
Envelopes have been left az the bicycle
stores for applicants. Enclose twenty
five cents for dues for one year. and
place your name and address on the en-
Belope. I'm due course your name VIII
, acted on and notification of member
s0iy sent YOU.
EPIDEMIC OF FEVER.
An Epidemic OF fever has made its APP
r,earance in Richmond during the last
few DAYS that promises 10 sweep over the
city like am avalanche. and persons VINO
contract tile ailmG1t rarely ever en-
tircly recover.
The bicycle fever is the name of the
diSsasc and % is no respecter OF persons.
Every class seem 10 be Infected. from the
laborcr 10 the Jurist, minister and So
Ciety belle.
Tho indications are that the interest in
bicycling. which reached seemingly the
top notch last year, viii be climaXed this
season.
The season has been slower in opening,
hut with the first few days of spring the
fever has broken out I'm the most viru-
lent form. and it's symptoms are espe-
cialIy noticeable around the bicycle stores
and IN the suburbs of the city.
40 single dealer in Richmond has sold
as many wheels this spring as he did
the same months last year, bat the NUM-
Der of dealers has largely increased,
and AN are doing a good business. If
count could De had of the aggregate num-
Der of bicycles sent out from all the
shops. the amount would be as great as
for tho same time last year.
BARRIERS SWEPT AWAY.
The barriers of prejudice that exist
against am innovations have been swept
away. and thc most reserved ana digni-
ncd ranks of life have surrendered To-
the whir of the wheel.
The most striking observation in con-
ncction with the ranks Of the 1896 buyers
is the substantial class Of men that com
pose the majority.
Men who even a year ago doubted the
prCpuety OF the wheel from business
standpoint. or feared criticism If they
used 10. have this sprng adopted IL and
ride 10 and from I'm the busy streets in
the most matter-of-fact manner. attend
ing Ca their daily avOcations or profess
SiOns.
There are few ministers In Richmond
below middle age who do not daily ride
their whcols.and the physicians Of the city
10 a large extent make much use Of them
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-05

The arms are needed not only III steer
ing. but they and the back are OIL 20
pecial help in hill-climbing Nhen
steep incline is encountered, the less alone
would be unable to supply suilclent pio-
pulsive power The handle bars must "
firmly grasped and the STRAIN on mem =
s-,eat Indeed. they might even be broken
A. al all defective. which shows how much
strength must be present in the arms and
back.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-05

ness-lflNe men; and its merchants, who are
straightforward, honest. and seff-made.
are noted for selling their wares at re-
ma rkably close figures
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-05
Silks.

Ask for anything new or stylish
and YOU will lie sure TO find it at oul
ounter, and it will be cheaper thar
uoted by others.
Bright and CHEEKY line Of Taffeta, in Per
sian and Dresden effects, same quality
as you pay 7sc. for ..............-...oSc
75c. Striped Surah, q inches wide, in all
cOlOrs .----.....--'s'... ......-' 49, ''"'e
A new arrival I'm Persian Gros-Grain, 10
go AT .-..-....''.'t 's''''.'.. .'fi''''
tThese would be cheap at I.OD
Black Brocade India, worth fully i9c.
yard, TO go at ........................J' c
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-05
Household furnishings!

IIVuot1fOfO &1'
The opening this department stir in the shopping world.
The largest omplehe newest and cheapest isn't ne>
cessav for us to the honesty and genuneneSS of articles
we much prefer having have had and shall continue have
the public to advertise and besides shall have than
of kind still not enough to supply each of our patrons with
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-05

A large lot Of l9c. Brooms ............sc.
lOc. Scrubbing Brushes ..................ic.
Glass Salt and Pepper Shakers, with
nickel tops ..........l. J...lc.
l9c. Stove Brushes .......................sc.
l0c. box best Stove Polish ..............Su.
Large box of Tacks, in Decorated Japa-
nese Boxes .........................
2-quart REFINED Saucepans ............1c.
f4-quart Retinned Bread Raisers. 62c.
size .........t .............-............3l Sic.
Heavy Tin Tea ket tues ..................Sc.
Good Size Pudding Pans ...............2c.
Large White Wash Brushes. Toe. size &c.
Large roll of Best Toilet Paper. for. &c.
100 pieces Best Granite Dinner Set, beau
tiful decorations, worth si0.. 81 Is.
100 pieces English Semi Porcelain. hand
some decorations, gold stipplod, worth
$40. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1895.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-05

Every purchaser can get a SOU
venir for her Child. # boy, you
can select between a wheeibar-
row and a cart. If a girl, you
may select between dOll-cradle
, and a chair.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-05
Ready-Made Skirts.

White straw. LOG. apiece.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-01-21
Tho Time to Advertise.

II there is such thing as a good
or bad season for advertising. SAYS
an exchange. the present is certainly
a good one. because the daily paper
is read more thoroughly during the
long winter evenings than at any
other time. Remember, too, that
the benefit OF advertising is cumula-
tive only when steadily persisted
in. If you want your firm to be the
first one thought of when anything
in your line is wanted or contem-
plated, you should not give up your
place at the head of the procession.
II you do. when you fall in line again
you will have lost the cumulative
benefit of what you have done and
will, in the public mind, occupy a
rear position.
If your ad is interesting and con-
vicking you will surely hear from
it now and feel its benefit in the fu-
ture. 1t would be a good plan to
occasionally call attention in your
ad to the signs of increasing pros
perity, now everywhere in evidence.
but so apt to be underestimated by
those who do not keep thoroughly
informed. II not overdone it will
make your al as pleasant to look on
as genial smile on your face when
you greet q customer. You would
not greet one with an Indifferent
look or in perfunctory manner,
would you. but that's just the way
some ads appear.
Remember that your ad is uncon-
sciously but surely regarded as q
reflection of your mental attitude
toward the reader. If you with
draw from view you don't care to be
seen. Keep everlastingly at it, re-
menlbering always that persistence
wins single-handed when other good
business qualifications fail for want
of persistence.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-01-21
The Light of the Diamond.

An expert in gems has lately called
attention to property in the diamond
which has not hitherto been fully ap.
prcciated. In a paper by Robert Boyle,
published in the transactions of the Roy.
al society, mention is made of dia-
mond that became phosphorescent sim
ply by the heat of tho hand, absorbed
light by being held near candle and
emitted light on being briskly rubbed.
The observations by Mr.. Kunz, the
gem expert referred to, confirm Boyle's
statement that diamonds become phos-
phorcscent i'll the dark after exposure to
the sunlight or electric light, but they
also show that all diamonds emit Light
by being rubbed Oh wood, cloth O,
metal
This property is an important one, as
it will enable the nonexpert to distin-
guish between the true diamond and
other hard stones as well as paste, none
Of which exhibits this phenomenon. This
property is evidently not electric, as is
clearly shown by its being visible when
the gem is rubbed on metal.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-01-21
DlacIie's WAYS.

It is said that the late Professor
Blackie had q quaint, ccremonious little
way Of expressing his reverence for the
Wizard Of the North. Whenever, through
his long life, he passed Walter Scott S
house i'll Edinburgh, he would stand
still, and, leaning on his stick, remain
for q moment in silent meditation.
Strangers were often puzzled when they
saw the venerable figure of Professor
Blackie, standing motionless in Castle
street, his plaid blown by the wind, and
his face wearing look of dreamy alb
straction. Another out of door note on
Blackie is this amusing one: Calling ON
lady, he said abruptly: "When walk
along Princes street, go with kingly
air, my head erect, my chest expanded,
my hair flowing, my plaid flying, my
stick swinging. Do you know what
makes me do that: Well, I'll tell you
just conceit!''
Rock Island Argus., 1896-01-21
CANAL COAL CRAFT.
Barges for the Hennepin Being Con.
structed at Davenport

Barges for the Hennepin Being Con.
structed 1t Davenport
Capt. Rebner has a crew of men
at work on the levee in Davenport
constructing three harges to be used
in conveying coal on the Hennepin
canal from Illinois coal fields to
Davenport. The barges are de.
scribed by the Democrat as of the
fiat bottomej class, and with large
carrying capacity. They will be sc
eet in length by IS feet in width
and with a depth of four feet. They
will be built up at the sides and end:
so that they can he loaded to theiI
full capacity without danger of part
OF the load going into the river oI
canal if the barge gets a heavy JOLT
The capacity will be over one hun
dred tons each. and they can be
loaded even more heavily with safety
when the stage of water will permit.
They are built of pine with side:
and bottom Of planking three inches
in thickness, and put together in 8
very substantial manner.
The captain has not yet secured
the steamboat which he wants fol
the trade, but he has heard of sew
eral which are for sale. The Moline
bridge is one of the most annoying
obstacles with which he has to con
tend. In high water there is only
seven feet of clear space between the
bridge and the water, and even wher
the water is low there is only l feet
of clear space. so it will be seen that
there is considerable difficulty in
getting a steamer which will handle
the business both above the bridge
and also in the deeper water Of the
river, where the wind and the cur
rent battle any but the more power
full steamers when they have load
Two steamers will doubtless be re
quired for time Of this account.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-01-21

w. X. VANDERBILT's divorce from
his wife was accompanied by the
condition that he should paw her
5000. 900 year, OF which $50, 900 was
for the support Of their daughter,
Consuelo, now duchess of Marlbor.
ough. On her marriage the sum for
her use was deducted from the
amount Of her mothers alimony. And
now comes Mr.. Vanderbilt into court
and alleges that rs his ex-wife has
married Belmont, a millionaire like
himself. he should be discharged
from the entire annual payments
awarded to her in the judgment for
divorce. There is a great deal OF
justice and common sense at the bot.
tom OF the claim for relief.-Chicagc
Chronicle.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-01-21
The Ideal Panacea,

James l.. Francis, alderman. Chi.
cago, says: II regard DR.. King:
New Discovery rs an ideal panaces
for coughs. colds and lung com.
plants. having used it in my family
for the last five years, to the exclu.
sion Of physicians prescriptions OIL
other preparations"
Rev. John Burgus. keokuk, Iowa,
writes: 81 have been minister OF
the Methodist Episcopal church for
SO years or more, and have never
found anything so beneficial, or tina,
gave me such speedy relief as Dr.
Kings New Discovery" Try thi:
ideal cough remedy now. Trial bot
ties free at Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug
store.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-01-21

According to today's Chicago
Times-Herald the most important
democratic conference Of the year
was held in Chicago recently, at
which both William K. Morrison and
Gov. John p. Altgeld were repre-
sented by proxy, while there were
present in person: Hon. Ben +. Cable,
Hon. W. s. Forman, Hon. John p.
Hopkins, Thomas Gahan, A. A.
Goodrich, X. +. Spangler, w. A.
Vincent and John A. Lanehart.
After due dcliberation all interests
were in the first place pledged to
William X. Morrison as the candi-
date OF the Illinois democracy for
president, and in the second place
Gov. Altgeld received the unanimous
Endorsement as the only candidate
for the gubernatorial nomination.
In Missouri. too, the slogrn OF the
democracy will be William X. Nor
rison for president" Messrs. Fran
cis. Maffit, Zevely and other Mis-
souri, democratic politicians. it is
said. have been doing considerable
work during the past week, the OBJ
ject of which is to secure an indorse.
ment OF the Illinoisan at the state
convention which is to select dele.
gates.
Ex-Gov. Francis holds strong Nor.
rison views. Nick Bell is also 8
Morrison man. Senator's Vest and
Cockrell are said to have similar
leaning. The sound money and sly
yer elements in the party, it n
stated, have laid aside their differ.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-01-21
One Of the rising young represen-

One Of the rising young represen-
tative democrats OF the city is Aid.
w. &. Maucker. Sound on all qucs-
tions Of public policy. possessed of
an abundance of that chief essential
to success, common sense. honest
and outspoken. quick at repartee.
he is one Of the most capable
aldermen who has ever stood on
the floor OF the Rock Island
council. The way in which last
evening he disposed Of the obsteper-
Gus Aid. Nelson, who always has q
good deal Of talking and braying to
do, but in the summing up finds his
vote in the minority column, was re-
freshing. When Aid. Maucker
speaks, he has reason, backed by
convincing force.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-01-21

HERE is some timely news from
the national capital: "The Illinois
politicians in Washington are doing
q great deal Of talking about a COM
bination composed Of Morrison for
president, Stevenson for senator and
Altgeld for governor, with Ben Cable
as manager Of the state campaign.
They ask il a combination like that
would not make the republicans OF
Illinois hustle between now and No
vember, especially with John Tanner
as the leader of the republican
ticketn
Rock Island Argus., 1896-01-21

II the tariff on wool is restored
there will be an increased tariff on
clothing. So it becomes mere mat
ter Of calculation as to whether there
should be no tax on wool or whether
there shall be an additional tax OF IS
or more on every man who wears a
coat.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-01-21
Glad Tidings to Asthma sufferers.

Lawson Elvidge, of Darlington,
ILL.,, states he was cured of chronic
asthma of long standing by Foley's
Honey and Tar. 1t gives positive re-
lief in all cases OF asthma, so that
this disease. when not completely
cured, is robbed Of al it's terrors by
this great remedy. No sufferer
should be without it. so cents.
Take no substitute. For sale at M.
F. Bahnsen's drug store.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-01-21

The duke Of Marlborough ex-
pressed surprise at the wonderful
energy OF the American people, but
it is suggested that he will get more
fully acquainted with 1t when some
cold morning Consuelo has to crawl
out and make the fire and Marlbor-
ough has forgotten to lay in dry
kindlings the night before.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-01-21

A MISSOURI farmer figured it out
one rainy day that he had walked
800 miles in cultivating one acre OF
corn. He thereupon sold his farm
and moved to town. where he walked
600 miles to find a job.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-01-21

ences for the present, to unite in one
grand fight for Morrison. In fact.
SO the story goes. the party is in
dulging in a veritable love feast,
brought about by unanimity of
Morrison feeling.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-01-21
Had t. Stay Home.

Husband-I thought you were going
to the meeting Of the Society to Res
cue Chinese Women From the Cruelty Of
Foot Bandaging.
Wife-I couldn't get my dress On.
"Why not:'
"The cook was out, and there was no
one in the house strong enough to lace
my corsets. New York Weekly.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-01-21
Piles! Pilesl Pileel

Or. williams Indian Pile Ointment win cnrt
blind bleeding. liberated and itching piles. II
absorbe the tumors, allsys the itching 1t once
acts % poultiee. gives instant relief. DR.. vii
liams' Indian Pile Ointment il prepared only 70,
piles and itching OF the private parts, and nothing
else. Every box 10 guaranteed. Sold BY drug.
gists, sent BY hail. for 50 cents and 81 per box
Williams Aannfaeturine company. Proprietors
Cleveland, Ohio. sola By +. b. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-01-21

An exchange suggests that in view
OF the fact that Paderewski is to get
$3.50, 900 for 100 concerts. he ought to
be able to save enough out OF it to
get hair cut.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-01-21

HENRY WATTERsON's ticket Is Nor
rison for president and Gen. John b.
Gordon, Of Georgia, for vice presi-
dent.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-01-21
n Hale and Happy Old Age

May be insured to ladies by using
Zoa-Phora at the critical period Of
change of life. Sold by I. H. Thomas
and Marshall & Fisher.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-01-21
Another Good Man Con. Wrong

He failed to use the Clinic Kidney
Cure for his kidney complaint. 81.
For sale at NJ. F. Bahnsen's drug
store
Rock Island Argus., 1896-01-21

THE annual meeting Of the Illinois
Society Of Engineers and Surveyors
will be held next week at Galesburg.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-01-21

MADAM DhU lila. THE SPANISH MIND
NJ reader and fortune teller, the OF " Spanish
min FEEDER that ever visited this CITY: seventh
dau2 hter of the third generation. Madam Dru-
sil a has been gifted by sod with a wonderful
gift OF nature 10 .-veal the ms steri of your In
tnre he tells the past, ent aud future by
the planet YOU wele born under: also The names
Of yOar friends and enemies. and Of your future
companions: also v hat business you a. c adapted
20. She Can tell you whtre TO find snythi,g lost
or stolen She can tel you alb ut absent friends
whether living or dead. She can tell whether
companions are fa!se true: a.so what part Of
the untry is luckiest for you. Thorough satis-
faction given. No. i0I1 Fourth avenue. Rock
Island. Hour; from to 10 D. m.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-01-21

The worst cases of rheumatism car
be cured by Kidneykura. We guar.
antee it.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-01-21

GENTS WANTED-NALE AND FEMALE,
n old and yourg. Sl0 10 SO per day easily
made, .eiling orr Queen Plating Outfits, and do
ing gold silver, nicsel, copper and brass plating
that ia warranted TO wear from five 10 Is years on
every Class OF metal. tabewear. jewelry. etc.
Light and easily handled. no experien'e required
TO opt rate them. Can be carried by hand with
ease from ho1 to house, same as a grip sack or
satcEct. Agents are making money rapidly,
They -ell to almost every business house, family
and workshop. Cheap. du ale, simple and
with n the reach of ever one. Plates almost in
stantly. equal TO the finest wo.k. send for
circnars. etc. Queen CITY Silver and Nickel
PlatIrg Co East -. Louis. Ill.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-01-21

READ GAN ARTIST IN CRIME ~
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-15
STAND BY THE PARTY.
Boston Globe.

Boston Globe.
Interviews were held with a number Of
citizens yesterday who have been quite
active in Democratic politics after the
ticket Bryan and Sewall. was completed
at Chicago.
In some Instances citizens Of the rather
Independent stripe expressed opinions
rather negative to the support of the nom
inees. However, among the more active
men of the party the enthusiastic sersti
ments favorable to the nominees were eX-
pressed without reserve.
The leading men of the local Democracy
who did not go to Chicago were pretty
much absent. but those talked with by the
writer from their positions in the rank and
file seem to express substantially the opin-
ions e the masses Of the people in their
party.
The concersus Of opinion of these active
party men indicated that here was little
ground for even the suspicion that there
would be an serious disruption or bolt in
the party, but rather that the Massachu-
settle Democracy would Loyalty support the
nominees.
The general opinion Of the Democratic
rank ard file relative to certain men who
proclaimed their "boltirg the party" was
that such seceders were pretty much Of the
mugwump order.