davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-12
CHAPTER XVIII.
ALEC RECEIVES A CALL FROM JoyArHAS
EINCEIEY.

ALEC RECEIVES A CALL FROM JONATHAN
FIScELEY.
Mira Higgins was 10 tired she
couldn't cry any more. 'Lisbeth's face
was hollow and distressed.
So it was all over. On the morrow q
new life must begin for Alec. with new
responsibilities. First the accounts of
the store must be looked into. and legal
formalities, which he did not under
stand, gone through with.
The sun was already shining brightly
when Alec clambered down the stairs
the next morning. but the house SCENE d
to have a deserted stiffness. Not even
'Lisbeth was mp yet. He went through
the familiar dining room, that neverthe-
less had now changed air about il, out
into the store. The blinds were tightly
fastened over the windows and the outer
door. The store had a eighty chilly a,
mosphere, and there was n close oslor
which. in Alec's fancy, had a connection
with the grave. Joe Higgins was gone
and never again would sit on the old
settee and amuse the boys, or lie az full
length upon the counter. listening 20 the
day g gossip. And there was no master
now, whose Judgment could be asked.
on whom responsibility should rest.
Alec opened the outer door, took down
the blinds and with energy fell to sweep
ing the 6oor rs he had been accustomed
TO do. But when that was done. he look
ed about conscious how little he knew Of
the way TO nansg- Affairs. When shs
mcoY w1s lew Nv 4;r0,o- o-a>~>s
ncra bat Of w5om. q how. q what ks
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-12

help OF 70 offsr sympathy. Some Of
them brought pies and cakes. knowing
that 'Lisbeth mus. be short with 50
many people to feed. The men came
too. They could not haze tsen kinder
CT more SOLICITORS
Mrs. higgins staid in her room, bat
there received her friends. ard gave
Alec directions. She said that IL is
weren't fer Alec she thought sire shonld
die. It was such q comfort that he was
there. Suppose he had never como TO
Ashton or Mr.. Higgins hadn' hired him
What would they have dcne now? But
he was there, attending to everything,
and it was great comfort.
The next day was Sunday. and Of
course the house was crowded with peo-
pie. Alec did not go to church, nor did
'Lisbeth, and several Of TIE neighbors
staid over at the tavern during the serv-
ice. Then, when it was finished. many
new faces appeared. persons who had
not heard the news till they came 20
church, or else had not before been able
to come and offer their sympathy. It
was q hard, trying day, and &C night
Alec was nearly ready TO drop for wea.
riness
George had brought the coffin the day
before. and all that was Left of Joe Hig-
gins had been placed in it. The coffin
was a shiny black walnut veneer. and
had an engraved silver plate on top,
and there were six silver handles, three
on each side. Some thought two would
have been enough. but others agreed
that Joe Higgins deserved three.
The next morning the sexton might
be heard digging the grave in the GEM
etery over across the open square. He
worked away at it all the morning, ard
it was not finished till near o'clock.
The funeral was TO be at 3. and even hy
noon the house YVES filed with people.
Mrs. Higgins was up and dressed n
mourning, for which 'Lisba.h had sent
to Fentonville by George, and which
with her own hands she had sewed aud
fitted that Monday morning. She also
had her own black dress to- trim y it'll
Grape. and to fix the children. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-12
CHAPTER XVII,
THE oBsEQUIES OF JOE HIGGINS.


As the doctor and a neishbor had per-
formed the necessary offices for the
dead, there was naught to do now but
eat supper and go to bed. Kind women
followed Mrs. Higgins and 'Lisbeth
fairly into the dining room, aud had to
be assured many times that there was
nothing to be done, no assistance need
ed, that they We're perfectly comfortable
for the night now that George and Alec
had come home. And ct last. as George
and Alec were finishing their supper,
the four were left alone in the dining
room. and Mrs. Higgins and 'Lisbeth
sank into chairs at the table with the
young men. Mrs. Higgins by turns
wept On the virtues of her deceased hus-
band. All three tried to comfort her,
but in vain. She became hysterical, till
'Lisbeth spoke to her:
Mother, stop! Stop, mother!"
But Alec had been watching the face
Of 'Lisbeth. Not tear had escaped her
eyes her face was pallid and drawn in
tense lines.
Alec suggested to Mrs. Higgins that
he should help her into the parlor, and
she would gratefully have accepted his
assistance, but 'Lisbeth jumped up and
said:
TN 60 with mother"
mo, you stay with George said
Mrs. Higgins. even at this moment
thoughtful Of the rroprieties to her
! guest.
George can take care of himself.
Io, Of III
CURLY, and took her mothers arm.
The two men sat looking at each 9TH
er for 4 little while. Then Alec said:
II think I'll clear off the table. Lis
beth must be pretty we'll used up to.
night"
As he began his work George rose and
said he thought he must be going; that
he would come over in the morning,
and be glad to do anything IN the world
he could do.
"No stay a little while. 'Lisbeth will
be back, said Alec, and went on with
his work. So George sat down in q cor-
| ner of the room and waited.
In ten minutes our dainty city lad
| had performed the duties of the table
girl. Then he went to close up the store.
He bclted the front door and put out
| the lights. Then he went the round Of
the windows in the tavern, fastening
them as Mr.. Higgins had been accus.
| toned to do. As he went toward the
dining room he heard voices and knew
| 'Lisbeth must be there. George was
standing in front Of her, . hand on each
| Of her shoulders.
II don't know but this is bad time
to say it, George was saying, yet I
don't know but it's the right time.
meant to say i; when got back. was
thinking about it all the way along.
Now that he's gone you'll need some
body to take care of you and the folks,
and don't know that I'm good for any
thing else if you'll just have me. Lis
BETH
He spoke in hesitating. jerky way.
But 'Lisbeth understood.
''Bnt," said she. 81 won't tie myself
to any man with all my fathers family
hanging on my skirts. II mother and
the children get enough ont Of the store
and things to take care Of them proper.
y. perhaps might
Then Alec head something that
sounded like kiss. A moment h.e,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-12
JULIUS HOBBS, M. ID.

As o result OF the announcement
made by the Rock Island newspapers
the last two days. that free pack.
age Of DR.. HOBBS Sparsgus Kidney
Pills would be given away 90 any Of
the readers who would call nj T. II.
Thomas drug store, corner of Sec
opd avenue and Seventeenth street,
today. an intense intcrcst has been
awakened in this distribution.
A large number o' people called
yesterday To make inquiries about
the free samples Of this wonderful
medicine 10 be given away today
which shows that general interest ir
taken by the public In The test now
being given by DIR. Hobbs 81 his dis
covery for the cure % ali kidney ill
ments.
Much TO our qualification. a num-
Der Of lady callers have shown an
unusual interest in this grea. distri-
button.
Can IL he possible" said a ma.
who called yesterday. that the ad-
vsncemen; in the science Of medicine
has nj las. rcacLei n climax for poor
suffers like MYSELF
81 am goiog TO say one thing nj
any rate. The owners 81 this med
icinc certainly have faith an IL. and
they are going about IL In an honest,
straightforward msnntr. Just this
thing alone gives me coat .ence and
strong hope that ] shall again be
we'll msn-"
Another caller yesterday-a lady
said: 81 live several miles away
from Rock Island. hut I am going TO
get o sample % this new kidney med
icine for my husband. lie has been
9 sufferer from kidney disease for
many years..
We have spent thousands Of dol
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-12
FREE PACKAGE

q this wonder medicine will bc
given 10 each applicant. but alec Or.
Hobbs little book. which, 10 a cDu-
else way, treats on kidney trouble.
This great free distribution ends TO-
night ~ so'clock 90 TINT all who wish
90 avail themselves Of Dr. Hobbs
generous offer should apply without
fail before that hour, OF they inifs the
opportunity.
Call on
r. n. THOMAS. Druggist,
Gar s~cooa "a A s~ssot>,sasa -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-12

careless, or their physician is to blame,
and they drift into some distressing
female disease. The Vegetable Com
pound at once removes all irregulari-
ties of the monthly period: infam-
nation. liberation ard displacement
OF the womb, and all female troubles.
All druggists have it. Write to Mrs.
pinkham at Lynn, Mass, if you wish
for advice, which she will give you
free.
II should not be alive to-day, if it
had not been for Lydia L. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound. Twas suffering
greatly from an attack of female
weakness, and nothing l had tried
could give me relief; when by the
advice of n friend l began the Com
pound. After using it two months
was different girl, and now at the end
OF six am entirely cured. ''-MRs.ANNIk
KIRKLAND; Pctchogue, L. l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-12

fro 81 ccxTusUDy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-12

When Baby ~ss sck. - eave Der oasorsA
WIN she vas . cnnd. ~ crs~s FOR ossorA
whes she bsr.ne MI. ~ csunx % osassA
Win DE hse chndssa be ssstsen o.<c-sa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-12
NEEDLESS WOMEN.

They Pay Sad Penalty for Their NEGLECT
II women only needed first symp-
toms-nervousness, backache, head
ache, lassltude, loss of appetite ard
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-12

sleep; palpi-
tation, nelan-
choly, blues, -
etc, and at
once removed
the cause with
Lydia E.
~ Pinkhams
\ Vegetable
Com
~ pound,
.& there
would be
much less
suffering.
But they are
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-12
To care . Cnld On s,rs ps,

Take laxative Bromo Qsin'nn Tsb-
lets. All druggists refund the
money IL IL fails g. cure. 20 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-12

lars with the best doctors we could
hear OF, north and south. but nj the
best he has received only Temporary
relief.
"Dr. Hobbs annonncemen that he
has made o discovery which will cure
aud build up the kidneys. and his Of
fer Go prove IL by the giving away 81
free Pscksge. IL quite novel y 90
me. Ms heretofore tt has been pay'
whether the medicine did any good
or not.
I'VE are going 30 give ibis remedy
a good, fair trial, and ! hope that
others, suffering as my husbanG ~.
will hear ~ IL and nccep, the kind
and generous offer which Dr. Hobbs
makes"
IL IN expected that today there will
be n great rush Of applicants Tor
iroc package 81 Df. Hobbs Spafngus
Kidney ;iiis. But no matter what
the demand IL r. ~. Thomas, corner
Of Second avenue and Scveptc nth
street. is well prepared 90 meet Z.
Al those living in Rock lslsu8 or
any town outside who apply Of this
store iosay will be welcome. and not
onlya
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-18
HIGHWAY ROBBERY,
Republican Plundefers In.
crease the States Outlay
to Two and a Half
Millions.
NOTHING TO SHOW FOR IT
Increase is More Than $780,
600 Over This Years Out
rageous Expenditures.
DISTRIBUTION OF TIE SCHOOL FUND
Great is Reform With a G. 0. P
Governor and Legislature to
Spend the Money.

TRENTON. March IS, 1Ss6-The GEN
eral Appropriation. act comprehends the
expenditure of about two million and a
half of dollars. covering. as the statute
requires. every sum of money that the
State Treasurer can pay for the running
of the expenses of every department of
the State for the year beginning Novem-
ber l, 1885, and ending October 81, 1897
The amount for the current year. which
will end October 81 1885, according to the
appropriation act under which the finan-
cal ofT1cersNare now working, amounts
to 1888, 52s s2 Th1s is to be supplemented
by the deficiency bill recently introduced,
amounting to s24s, 755.5s. The total cost
of running the State government for the
current year will be 81. .2S4.
There are some departments that have
increased, others decreased. There are
a number of new items other than the
extraordinary items which alone occur in
tbs act, and will disappear in subse-
quent acts because of the completion of
the special work
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-18
ANOTHER STORM COMING.
Weather Prophet Dnnu Promises
Pleasant Things for Tomorrow


Pleasant Things for Tomorrow
NEW YORK. March Is. 1s96.-Another
storm. according to Weather Man Dunn
will sweep over this town tomorrow.
Rain and possibly snow will fall, but
as the storm will fbe attended by a gem
eral rise in temperature the snow will
not amount to much, though the rain is
likely to be quite heavy.
1T will become cloudy in this neigh
borhood tonight, and tomorrow rain or
snow will fall. The weather viii be
warmer with easterly winds. A heavy
lantic coast said Mr.. Dunn.
The promised rain viii be a, great boon
to the Street Cleaning Department and
will probably save the city still more
Broadway from FortyEsecond street to
Park place was in excellent condition
ing. succeeded in freeing IT from sIush
In lower. Broadway. however, great
piled along the street.. The work of
cleaning the street south of Park place
falls to the lot of the Metropolitan Street
of that company force of men was put
to work this morning, and it is probable
that the street will be in much better
condition by tonight.
= Fifteen hundred men and carts were
at work today on the main Streets south
Of Forty-second street. The main effort
has been to facilitate heavy traffic
Last night vigorous attack was made
upon the SluSh and water in lower West
street, and as a result passengers from
the ferries were enabledSt to cross the
street this morning without the aid of
a raft Yesterday, hack drivers did a
thriving business carrying people across
the stneet for five cents.
South street is also in a Slightly inn
proved condition.
No work has been done on Fifth ave-
nue. as It was thought that sleighing
might be had, buH the warm weather has
made that impossible. Contractor Tate's
men will probably tackle the avenue to-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-18
DIED.

LANGDoN.-on Tuesday. March II.
1885, Grace Langdon, the beloved
daughter of Francis and Teresa kang-
din, aged 7 months and q days@
Relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from the residence of her parents No. sc
at p. M.
SOMERS.-On Wednesday, March IS.
1896 Harold w. Somers, the beloved
child of Peter A. and Mary A. Somers,
aged year and 5 months.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral on Friday, March 20. at
2 p M, from No. Al Wayne street.
STBTNER.-At Vienna, Austria, on Janu-
ary 10, 1896, Clara Bella only child of
j. H. and Carrie B Steiner, aged i
years months 15 days.
Funeral took place from the Presbyte-
Rev d. Hecker, and interment in the
Presbyterian churchyard.
BACKUS-On Tuesday, March II. 1Ses.
Captain William H. Backus. aged
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral services at seven P. NJ.
on Thursday, from 135 Maple street, this
city.
KEMPER- R-on Wednesday morning, March
Fred kemper.
Funeral services at her late residence.
$50 Forty-eight street. South Brooklyn. on
Thursday evening, March 49, at eight
Interinent Friday, at Yenkers.
SULLlvAN--On Wednesday, March Is.
1896 at his late residence, No. 19s
Thirteenth street, John, beloved hus-
band of Mary Sullivan. in the 25th
year OF his age.
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
TAYLOR Monday, March 1e. 1896,
Hazel Irene Taylor infant daughter
Of Irving l.. and Grace L. TAYLOR.
Funeral from their residence, No. 40
FairmoQMt avenue, Thursday March lg.
at +. NJ. Friends and relatives Invited
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-18
EpgIand,s view OFT.
BIZ Cable to the United Press.

LONDON, March 1S, 1S96.-A despatch
to the "Pall Mall Gazette from Rome
says that France and Russia are intrigu-
ing to detach Italy from the Drefbund
A despatch to the "Globe' from Cairo
says that Mr.. Curzon's statement in the
British House of Commons on Monday
in regard to the Soudan expedition has
created great sensation there, the gray
ity of the situation being fully realized.
The concensus of opinion in Cairo is that
more troops are urgently required.
The Sts>JameS' Gazette makes no Sc
cret of the desire of Great Britain NOT
to evacuate the Nile Valley, but thinks
that Lord Salisbury ought to give more
definite. information of the present expe-
dftion into the Soudan to a somewha t
dubious and disturbed public.
fFhe provincial newspapers which sup
port the Government are exceedingly
lukewarrn The Manchester 'sGuardian''
says that many Conservatives view the
Egyptian policy of the Government with
increasing suspicion.
The Birmingham post says
The lack of enthusiasm on the Govern
ment benches over the idea of CONQUER
ing the Soudan is suspicious and this
reserve will not be. removed unless strong
er reasons for the expedition are given .
Italian securities fell one point on the
Stock exchange today and Egyptians fell
one-half.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-18
ARMS FOR THE REBELS
A New Shipment 20 Follow the
Bermuda-Th Plan Adanfed

PHILADELPHIA. March is, 1ss6.-A
morning paper says John D. Hart, who
was active in getting the steamer Ber-
muda to sea with cargo of arms and
ammunition,left for New York last night
It is understood that he has a PROPOSE
ton for another vessel, and is to close
the charter as soon as possible Al cham
pion of the Cuban cause said yesterday
that they We're not only after one vessel.
but expected to secure three fast steams
ers within a. short space of time
i, These vessels are, it is understood. to
vicinity. The sentences in the Horsa
case, he said, prevented them from doing
any further business in philadelphia.
The vessels as soon as procured, are
to be loaded with arms and ammunition.
This cargo is to be- loaded in broad day-
light, and the vessel regularly cleared FOR
the West Indies or for some foreign port
convenient for filibustering expeditions.
The arms and ammunition are to event.
ually, and as soon as possible, be landed
on the Cuban coast, and fall into fhe
hands of the insurgents
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-18
DEMOCRATIC
PRIMARIES

Democratic aspirants for nominations
to office this election must not forget to
file their applications with Secretary John
Mulvaney of the City Committee. The
time expires on Saturday, asd unless
the names Of all the candidates are in,
they will not be placed on the primary
ballots.
! N the event of any office not being
petitioned for. the Executive Committee
Of the City Committee will fill vacan-
cies. The committee wishes to avoid
sired that prospective candidates ale
their applications without delay
Mr.. Mulvaney's office is in the Hudson
County National Bank building at York
and Washington streets.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-18

is He A MURDERER !?
Colored Man Arrested for
Insulting Women on
Summit Avenue.
WATCHED BY TWO CITIZENS
Suspicious of the Police Aroused
By the Prisoners Lying stats-
ments Of His Movements.
WATCHED BY TWO CITIZENS.

Richard Scott, 80 years old, was ar
rested on Summit avenue last night as
disorderly person. Henry Crofford, N o.
SS st. Paul's avenue, was passing On
Summit avenue, near Academy street
about seven o'clock when he noticed .
man standing behind a tree. His actions
We're so suspicious that Crofford watched
him. Soon alady came along, and as She
was about to pass, Scott made some re-
mark to her. She hurried along and the
fellow followed. When she came to
where Crofford was standing. she told
him the man had insulted her When
the man saw Crofford he turned in an
other direction. Crofford followed nm,
and saw him get behind trees in the street
several times. and when women came
near, he would intercept them.
Finally Crofford ran across J. K. sesley,
of No. 1872 Summit avenue. It appears
that Seeley was also watching the man
who, perceiving that he was watched,
waited Stat$n of the North Hudson County
Railroad. Sergeant Soloman came along
at this moment, and upon hearing what
the fellow had done, he hurried upstairs
fss arrested him. When searched at
the station house a dangerous looking
knife was found in one of his pockets. He
said he was janitor, and lived at No.
50 East Ninth street, New York
This morning he was arraigned before
Justice Douglass. He denied that he
lived in New York. and said he resided in
Newark. J. K. Seeley and Hegfy Croft
ford appeared as witnesses against him
The case was laid over to March 10. The
police think they have made a good ar
rest
The negro was badly scared about
something He made contradictory
statements when arrested. At first he
lived in New York, but later on he said
he lived at No. lilo North Seventh street,
Richmond, Va. He also said he lived
on High street, near Canal street, New
ark. The Richmond police were COM
municated with today They said the
man had not lived in Richmond, Va,
for fourteen years. The address given
is that of sister of his, Mrs Pinky
Bentley. She has not seen him for a
long time. The police of Newark We're
also communicated with. They could not
find anybody by that name living at the
address given.
The prisoner said also that he had
been roaming about Paterson. The police
say that from his actions last night
women are undoubtedly his prey. and
that he may possibly be the murderer
wanted in Paterson. Whoever he is, he
is very nervous about something.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-18
EGYPTIAN CRISIS.
French Statesmen Regard it as
Very Gravel England
Goes Ahead.

PARIS. March IS. 1S96.-The French
press unanimously approve the attitude
assumed by NJ. Barthelot, the French
Minister of Foreign Affairs in regard to
the British Expedition to Dongola. and
advise him to persist in the energetic
policy he has adopted.
The Figaro says:-"Great Britain's at
titude in Egypt is an outrage upon all
Europe. Lord Salisbury and his Cab
met have been more deeply committed
than' they would have wished, through
the action of Lord Gromer, British Dip
lomatic Agent in Egypt. Only 45OO
troops are being sent into the Soudan in
stead of the necessary 10000, and Lord
Cromer is speculating upon this fact for
a check to the advance of the British
FORCES which will involve the amour
propre of England and delay her evacua-
ton of Egypt. Europe must not be
caught in SO clumsy trap"
The "Gaulois" says:--''M Berthelot's S
action is the result of intimation from
the Khedive that if France stood with
Ioided arms nothing remained for him
to do but to support England y
A despatch to the Figaro from Tou-
lon says that Admiral Maigret's squad
ron. which has been stationed in the
Egyptian waters
M. Francis Charmas, the eminent jour-
nalist and member of the Chamber of
Deputies, informs the United Press that
he has talked with Premier Bourgeois
and NJ. Beffhelot Minister of Foreign
Affairs, upon the situation in Africa es-
pecially in regard to Egypt and the Sou
dan, and both consider the position ex-
tremely grave.
NJ. Etienne, President of the
Chamber Of Deputies presided over a
meeting of the Colonial group in the
situation
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-18
FIRE AND HURRICANE.

COLON, March IS, 1Ss6-The steamer
Finance, Captain Daily, from New York
March 10, reports that at midnight on
March u, during a hurricane, fire was
discovered in the ships port store room
forward. The fire burned until six
o'clock in the morning and destroyed
the bulkheads and a large quantity of
stores, blocks, sails, etc. AT two O. oclock
in the morning the fires in the engine
room were put out by the water which
flowed through the manholes. hut they
We're rekineled at four O'clock. The
powder which was on board the ship
was thrown overheard and the life boats
We're launched. The officers and crew be-
haved with great GOODNESS and bravery.
No lives were lost