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The San Francisco call., 1896-08-02

The cuffs of the shirt waist of the up-to-
date New York girl are fastened with
links, buttons having been banished COM
pletely. She is now wearing ''long side
comb BIS of shell and shell studded with
brilliants and pearls for full-dress occa-
sions. They are worn on each side of the
back hair, facing the ears, in order that
the front hair may be pushed forward to
give the loose although tidy effect so
necessary to-day for one who is bien mise.
When an additional hlgh-standing comb
is added it is larger than were the fancy
hairpins which have disappeared. Ribbon
bows are not now used in the hair, unless
it be very small one used to support an
aigrette or some ornament when in full
dress"
I presume that most of us are quite will
ng to abide by the New York criticism.
OF late have spoken but seldom concern
ing bicycle costumes and at the present
moment myself have no strikingly orig
inal ideas to offer, so instead give You the
description of costume written by a
bright correspondent of Vogue: "In the
park the other morning, when it was cool
and delightful, saw a becoming cycling
QaDlt worn uy d very pictty WOmdHs dC-
companied by her two young sons. 1t was
built of navy-b blue corduroy cloth. In
point of color and texture it was perfect.
A tight-ftting coat bodice belted with
black satin, with narrow basque lying fat
to the figure, which was slight and grace.
full. The bodice was worn with a divided
skirt, than which no other hangs half SO
we'll. A dark blue straw English turban,
with full ruching of pinked-out blue taffetas
bunch of blue quills at the side, empha.
sized the note of neatness and trimness SO
desirable. Then came the well -put-on
veil, the delicate bands of throat and cuff
linen, the i'm Immaculate cravat with lace in,
crusted on the null, q pleasing feminine
1 touch to soften the severe cloth outlines
Black silk-ribbed hose above the neatesi
of black ties buttoned at the sides. The
freshest of white chamois gloves. PARK
rides and country rides. each have Fl
style, and what will answer for one viii
not for the other"
Much interest is always manifested by
women concerning their stockings, SO i
will not be amiss to quote an extract from
an English correspondent appertaining tt
the hand-loom weaving of stockings il
Edinburgh. Among other things she re
1 marks: 1T takes several years to becom,
j a proficient workman, but the pay to thes,
/ is high, and some Of the finest tartan-sill
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-02
Il Very Pretty Trouville Bodice

This delightful indicates origin and adds to
the charms fair New Yorker
white taeta ace and that the poll e drawn without
the semow bodice
matching
stripes which white There
the bbw, which
and observe carried the short The
moderate size and bound with velvet which
hall an inch over the band Under the soft and moune de
white silk The
edgng the throat of the
ends the back The artistic hat white
that the
pmroses arise cluster of white sweet with their leaves The white
megreen silk stitching
be and dfnely garment
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-02
NEW TO-DAY.

Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday
only, our fine thin $1.25 Water Glasses
go at 80 cents per dozen. Beautifully
engraved with the popular lace pat
tern.
A very pretty line of Imitation Out
Glass Flower Vases also 90 at the fol-
lowing special prices: 8 inches HIGH.
15c; 1O-inch, 25c; 12-inch. $50
Big reductions throughout the store,
but especially on fine decorated china.
Our $45 Haviland China Dinner Sets.
are now S35.
THAT BIG CHINA STORE
a Quarter of a Block BeIorO Slsrevs's.
WANGENHEIM, 5TERNHEIM & co.
528 and $50 Market ST.,
II and 2o Sutter ST.,
BELOW MONTGOMERY.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-02

In Lapland dress fashions have not
changed for 1000 years.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-02

The Queen of the Belgians plays the
harp exquisitely.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-11

Poormaster Lidders sent Matthias
Matthes. the old barber whose love
for tirewater has made him a wreck
physically and financially. to the
county iniirmary for the third time
this morning.
Matibes fell into the c. ar of Sud
lows new bulldog at the corner of
Twentieth street and Fourth
avenue a few nights ago while intox-
lated and would probably have been
killed if he had been in any other
condition. Matthes presented a sad
picture OF dissipation as he hobbled
onto the Peoria passenger train this
morning. H. was told by the poor
master to remain at the county farm
this time. and not be anxious to get
away as soon as he begins to feel well
as he was in former instances.
mo. no answered Matthes, an
stay now until l die.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-11
MULHERN FROZEN OUT.
Storm Drain Contractor MskinG Trouble
For His Partner.

storm Drain Contractor MskinE Trouble
For His Partner.
Contractor John Mulhern has
BEEN sidetracked by others interested
in the Twenty-fourth street storm
drain contract. and according to his
statements he is going to sit by and
saw wood and let the other fellows
run to the end of the string and then
he intends to go in and take possess
sion OF the premises once more. Will
liam Nevins, who is in reality the
contractor, Of course, has a different
story.
1t seems to be a complicated affair
all around, but it is the hope of all in
terested in this great Improvement
that the existing difficulties will not
assume such proportion as will hinder
progress in the work. 1t will be re
called that John Mulhern was the
lowest bidder for the storm drain
and he was accordingly awarded the
contract. He furnished ready
security. his bondsmen being Mat
thias Schnell and David Brown, Sr.
The work was begun Immediately,
but 10 all who made it their business
to observe. it was apparent that Mr..
Mulhern had little to do with the
business. So things went along
awhile. There was disagreement
between Messrs. Mulhern and
Nevins. The former finally quit re-
porting for duty. Mr.. Nevins says
that MIR. Mulhern acted unfair and
sought to effect money matters in a
way not all within the bounds of
reason.
But on the other hand Mulhern
saws he is the contractor. and that
Nevins can 90 ahead, but he will win
out in the end. as the money is pay
able to him individually. Mayor
Knox has interested himself in the
controversy and is seeking to effect
an adjustment. in which every one
hopes he will be successful.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-11
MURDERS HIS WIFE
George E. Steckelberger's In.
sane Deed.
SHOT HER WHILE;l; SLEPT.

Scott County Farmer Imseines He IL the
Victim OF Conspiracy and Puts
Whom He Believes the Chief Actor Out
Of the Way.
George F. Steckelberger, an old
and well-to-do farmer residing about
a mile from Buffalo, in Scott county,
came home shortly before 10 o'clock
last night under the influence OF
liquor. He went into the bedroom
OF his wife and emptied the contents
OF revolver chamber into her body.
She died three hours thereafter.
Steckelberger was placed under ar
rest and taken to Buffalo. where he
was held until today, when he was
turned over to the sheriff of Scott
county.
a Steckelberger is 62 years of age.
e lived on the farm with his wife
Ind two sons. r. W. and Loui., and
daughter, Nellie. The farm con-
tains 1852 acres and is located along
the tracks Of the Rock Island
road. Six weeks ago Mrs. Steckel-
berger filed a petition in the district
court at Davenport asking for the
appointment of guardian for her
husband. whom che alleged was no:
responsible to conduct his affairs in
consequence Of his heavy drinking
She said that Mr.. Steckelberger had
been habitual drunkard for the
past 10 years. The case was set for
hearing yesterday, but a contin-
uance was taken.
The proceedings worried Steckel.
berger. He came to Davenport La
Dor day and consulted his attorney,
Al Claussen. He was alterward seen
meditating on the steps OF the court
house, where he sat for several hours.
Suspected n Conspiracy.
Steckelberger thought his wife
and eldest son were conspiring to
acquire his property. He went to
Buffalo last night. He drank con-
siderably. In coming home he made
no threats. 1t is evident that he
had deliberated on the deed. He
had scarcely entered his wife's bed
chamber until the fatal shot was
fired.
There are three children beside
those at home: Mrs. Clay Darrah,
Of this city, and Misses Lucy and
Nancy. who are dressmakers at DAY.
export.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-11
ASSAULTED IN A SALOON.
George kirsch Is Laid Out by Ferdinand
Gross.

george hVecn Is Ia1d Out by Ferdinand
Gross.
Ferdinand Gross, proprietor of the
Old Vienna saloon on Twentieth
street, between First and Second av-
enues, was arrested this morning on
warrant sworn out by George
Kirsch, in which he is charged with
assault and battery. The case was
called before Magistrate Schroeder
in the police court and a continuance
taken until Sept 81.
The trouble between Kirsch and
Gross occurred yesterday afternoon.
when the former was ordered from
the saloon by the proprietor. Gross
says that kirsch has been keeping
his chairs warm for some time, but
never seems disposed to pay for his
privileges. Kirsch, so the story goes,
refused to leave the saloon when SO
requested. whereupon some words
ensued. Gross could not do effective
enough work with his tongue, so he
took club and raped Kirsch across
the left side OF the cocoa, inflicting a
scalp wound about an inch in
'ength. Kirsch says the blow iloored
him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-11
PULlMAN'S LATEST IDEA.
Plate Glass Enclosure On the PLATFORM
of His Cars.

Plate Glass Enclosure On the Platforms
of His Cars.
One of Pullman's new cars passes
through the city over the Rock ISL
and road occasionally. They are
very handsome and embody an ides,
while not entirely new. is carrie d
out more completely, and adds
greatly to the convenience. accom-
mediation and appearance of the car.
The platforms are enclosed with .
plate glass vestibule. A door oper .
between the cars, as on the ordi-
nary vestibule, and another leading
down the steps. When the latter is
closed platform after the cellar
door order falls over on either side
and levels the descent caused by the
steps with the platform proper, in
creasing the room on the plato, III,
where passengers can stand and
command an elegant view of the
passing scenery. The brake. a
brass arrangement, shaped like the
pilots wheel, is inside the vestibule.
rhe water for use on the car is car
ried below instead OF above and is
forced up by compressed air.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-11
WITHDREW FOR TAYLOR
Rev. Bruner's Candidacy For q. A. X.
Chaplain.

VIE Rioihs
A Winona (Minn.) paper has the
following concerning the part an old
Rock Island county boy took before
the national & A. X. encampme1 t
at St. Paul last week:
REV. Frank Bruner. Of Chicago,
who preached at Pythian hall last
Sunday evening and has spent tie
past week at the G. A. X. encamp-
ment at st. Paul. has returned 10
Winona and will be the guest of
Capt. S. X. Van SAINT and family for
couple Of weeks. Mr.. Bruner was
Illinois candidate for chaplain at II e
encampment and would without
doubt have been elected had he not
withdrawn in the iu.cre It of Rev.
Mark Taylor. of Massachu sets. when
the office OF commander n chief
came to the west. He will probably
have no opposition for the pla e next
year. Mr.. Bruner addressed one of
the camp fires at the recent encamp-
ment. and St. Paul paper. speak
ing OF the address, says: He paid
glowing tributes to Lincoln ana
Grant, and illustrated the various
types of true heroism from their
lives. His address was all too brief
to suit the audience, which rewarded
his eloquent effort with liberal az
plause.
Mr.. Bruner is now visiting with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. B.
Bruner, in this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-11
An Animals Wild Lean.

A horse belonging to Charles
koPke, farmer residing near the
Wapsie, ran away in Davenport YES
terday afternoon. Both occupants Of
the cart were thrown out. The ami
NAL broke loose from the conveyance,
jumped against the large double
doors between Anderson & Heick's
grocery and Rieck's clothing store.
smashed them in and then ran I'D
flight OF Is steps and through the
long hall hlied with baskets of linen,
and then jumped through a window
in tina rear OF the Western house to
the ground. a distance of abou,
twenty feet, carrying the windos
sash with it. The animal WIS no,
hurt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-11
Specials
For this week

20 pounds Granulated Sugar ST.
Shields Best Flour ooc
8tars Lenox Soap 25c
10 bars Standard Soap 25c
I3 bars Imperial Soap 25c
I.pound package Baking Soda SC
Ipound package Corn Starch SC
I-pound DR.. Price Baking Powder soc
Rye Meal, per sack, age
Rye Flour, per sack, 25c
Graham Flour per sack lac
Corn Meal per sack nc
Clothes Pins, per dozen,
Tin Tomato Cans, per dozen. 32Hc
Jelly Glasses per dozen. CSC
Brooms ftom nc up
Can Corn from SC up
Can Tomatoes, per can, INC
Can Peas from sc up
New Dried Aprco:s per pound,
Barrel Salt. per barrel, eec
I-pound can Salmon, per can, &C
Small Sour Pickles, per gallon, I9c
b. 'ermlk Soap 3 bars 10 box, &C
Package Coffee VIC
full line of 1896 crop of Maple Syrup just arriv
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-11
HEFNER is HOME.
Rock Island Boy to Lead a
New Life.
PRISON PAROLE SAVES him.

Chats EntertaioinEIy Of the Methods of
Discipline OF the Great Illinois lnstitution
HAPPY to Breathe the Free Air Again
and Ready to DO His Duty.
James NJ. Hefner reached Rock
Island this morning from Joliet pen
itentiary. and at once entered the en-
ploy Of j. L. Noftsker. Through the
efforts OF his brother and other
friends in Rock leland, MIR. Hefner
has been given the advantage of the
parole law OF the state, and is now
at liberty for six months, although
il may still be said, under the sur
veillance Of the institution, and is
not to leave the state until the expir-
alton OF his parole. At the end of
six months he will. if he complies
with all conditions of the agreement
placed in his hand, receive his final
discharge at which time, too. he will
have all the rights Of citizenship re-
stored to him by the governor. By
the parole which was granted Hef-
ner yesterday by the penitentiary
commission Of which Levi Water
man. of Geneseo. is president. he is
impressed with the responsibility re-
posing in him, aud OF the lively in
ter est the warden of the Institution
will feel in him and all that he does
during the parole. He is required
to make monthly reports to the in
stitution, and is at liberty to write
at any time for advice on any sub
ject.
Reward for Good Behavior.
Mr.. Hefner. whose prison number
was 1867. called at The ARGUS
office this morning, and he
chatted entertainingly of the
great penal and reformatory
institution. 1t will be recalled
that he was sentenced to from one to
10 years for miappropriatien OF
Adams Express company funds for
which company he was messenger.
81 would never have committed that
crime if had not been addicted to
intoxicants," said Hefner. ut was
my first ofrense and l mean that i,
shall be my last. l have paid the
penalty as man should, and have
come back to turn over a new leaf
and lead a new life. | did not find
prison life what | anticipated il
would be. A mans LIT there is not
severe if he beha, es himself.
went there determined to do nv
duty as was told. The consequence
was l was promoted to the first grade,
and while my term was one to IL
years, l cut my minimum time down
to II months and two days, and now
if behave am out for good. All is
business there. The discipline is
exacting and it is a model institu
ton in all respects. l saw a great
deal of it. because l was assigned to
the duty of letter writing for such
prisoners as could not write fol-
themselves. but never saw a man
treated otherwise than in sympathy
and kindness. Every inmate mus st
do just exactly as he is told; not the
slightest infraction is tolerated, bu,
the man who complies with the reg.
uiations to the best of his ability
will find that it is to his best inter.
est. was most OF the time en-
gagged in work on books and l found
it at all times to my interest to be
faithful. am more happy than
can express to be permitted tc
breathe the air Of freedom again, and
| propose henceforth to enjoy thai
privilege"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-11
GOES WEST FOR A BRIDE.
Vice President Hiram p. Cable OF the
PeOsia to Marry Monday.

Vice President Hiram p. Cable OF tho
PeOsin to Marry Monday.
Vice President Hiram S. Cable. of
the Rock Island & Peoria rail way !,
has gone to Manitou on the happiest
mission of his life. The bride-to-b be is
Miss Marion Wheeler. one of the best
known and accomplished young la
dies of that section.
Ga Second avenue between Ninth
and Tenth streets Mr.. Cable has
erected handsome residence, where
he and his bride will take up their
abode on returning from their honey
m ION. Mr.. Cable formerly lived at
Manitou, where he has extensive
railroad interests. He was accom-
panied west by his brother. Ben Ca
bic. of Chicago. g. l.. Lynde has gone
to Manitou to attend the wedding, as
has Miss Mary Dart.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-11

The pleasant effect and perfect
safety with which ladies may use
Syrup Of Figs under all conditions
makes it their favorite remedy. To
get the true and genuine article.
look for the name of the California
Fig Syrup company. printed near the
bottom Of the package. For sale BY
all responsible druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-11
Public Sale.

OF the entire household goods, fine
furniture, ornaments. carpets, a
fine piano, horse. buggy, ETC., OF
the late Thomas S. Silvis, de-
ceased, will be sold at public
auction at the residence in South
Rock Island Saturday, September
IL. Sale commences at 10 O'Clock
a. m. r. S. SILyIs,
EMMA SILvIs,
Administrators.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-11
Teacher Meeting

Supt. Young has called a meeting
OF the teachers of the city at room 9,
Building 4, for Saturday morning at
10 O'Clock. Teachers are requested
to bring course of study and assem-
BILE promptly at the hour named.
Substitute teachers are also requested
to attend.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-11
Island City Club, Attention.

All members of the Island City
Cycl, club are requested to attend =
special meeting on Friday evening,
Sept. II, Business of Importance.
Z. j. Mueller, Sec.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-07-08
Musical Convention.

On Thursday evening, July End,
at meeting of those of our citi-
zens who are interested in the sue
cess of the "Musical Convention"
to be held i'll Point Pleasant, July
goth to 9th, Mrs. N. e. Hale, was
chosen President, A. @. Van Glider,
Treasurer; w. III. Howard, Score
tary.
1t was decided to place on sale
Membership tickets at one dollar,
good for any or all of the meetings,
including the closing concert given
by the Convention members.
Those who have signified their
willingness to take part in this
Convention are requested to procure
tickets at once, as the time is draw
ing near when the guarantee fund
should be made up and i'll the
hands of the treasurer. Any one
desiring to take part can do SO by
purchasing membership ticket of
any of the above named officers,
or from the canvassers, who will
call upon them. Prof. Buntley,
of Iowa, who will have charge of
the convention, comes to us highly
recommended for ability asa musi-
cal director, and all should avail
themselves of this opportunity
to increase their knowledge of
music.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-07-08
Democrnts. Make Notice!

BY order of the Mason County
Democratic Executive COMMITTEES,
there will be held on the list day OF
August, 1896, Mt Point Pleasant, a
Democratic County Convention, to
nominate candidates for the various
county offices. Primary Conventions
to select delegates to attend. the
County Convention and to nominate
candidates for district officers will be
held on the Goth day of July, 1896, ut
1 O'Clock p. ~, as follows:
Arbuckle District-Town Hall.
-Fadley's School House.
Cologne Yauger's.
Cooper-Elat Rock.
Graham-New Haven.
Hannan-Town Hall.
Lewis-Court House.
Robinson Van Mattress School.
House.
VOLTS Valley.
Waggener-M Mason.
Each district is requested to send
30 delegates and 90 aIternntes to the
County Convention.
BY order of committee.
u. G.. EASTMAN, Chairman,
l.. G. SOMERVILLE, Secretary.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-07-08
AnTnDositfon.

It looks to us like piece of
rank extortion on the part of the
Point Pleasant and Gallipolis
Electric Railway Company, to
charge ton cents fare from the ferry
to Lakewood, and ten cents return
ing, to people who may desire to
go down and spend an evening at
Lakewood; while the same road
only makes charge of five cents
to passengers from Gallipolis to
Lakewood-th distance being the
same from both points. There is
much grumbling and complaint
at the unjust discrimination be-
tween Point Pleasant and Gallipo-
lis. The fare to Gallipolis is only
ten cents, and therefore, should
not exceed five cents to Lakewood,
which is only half way to Gallipo-
lis. 1t reduces the travel from
here to Lakewood, and keeps our
people from attending that popu-
lar resort, except in small mum
bers. We hope the matter will be
remedied.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-07-08
Number Your HOUSES.

At last the business and private
houses of Point Pleasant are being
numbered.
AT present it is almost impossi-
BILE to direct stranger to your
store or residence. Having your
property numbered will save time
and many mistakes in directing
the public and your friends to you,
Business and professional men
should have their street and num-
Der on their card and business
paper.
Let each one encourage this
movement, as it's benefit to all.
Go to Biggs, Pomeroy, o., for cedar
shingles, sash, doors and general
builders supplies. may 20 GIN.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-07-08
THE GLORIOUS FoURrH
Celebrated IN Good style in
Point Pleasant.

Celebrated IN Good style In
Point Pleasant.
The celebration and festivities
arranged for the Fourth of July in
this place, was carried out to the
letter, and was fully up to the re-
quirements of the case, while be-
ing about what people look for
when they gather in great crowds
to have q good time.
Point Pleasant has not seen
within her historic borders such
IA large crowd of we'll behav-
ed people as she had Satur-
day, for years and years, and Point
Pleasant as usual was equal to the
occasion, and by her private enter
prise and the iberality of her citi-
zens, made all her visitors feel at
home, and gave to her guests the
"key of the town"
1t was the general conclusion
when the festivities closed in the
evening that the GLORIOUS Fourth"
had never been more generally
honored than it was on last Satur-
day in good old Point Pleasant.
A great feature was the Trades
Display, which represented in the
procession every class of trades
people.
1t would be impossible for us in
the short space we have in our
daily, to fully mention and describe
each of the handsomely decorated
wagons of the Trades Display.
Another feature was the excel
lent Bands that furnished the
music for the occasion.
The greasy pole, the greasy pig,
the cake walk, the sack races, foot
races, wheelbarrow races, the
booming of guns, the explosion of
fire crackers, shooting of rockets,
the eloquent speeches, and the
roast OK, all lent enjoyment to the
day.
The good naturcd, we'll behaved
crowd was variously estimated at
from 1000 to 5000 people. That
it was the largest crowd ever seen
in this town since the Centennial
celebration of the battle of Point
Pleasant, in 1874, there is no ques-
ton, and all of them went home
pleased and rejoicing over the good
time they had in the "Old Point"
on the Fourth.