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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-12

OF the year." II sales are an indica.
tion. our verdict is being sustained
"Carissima" has already exhausted
several editions. But this does not
answer the main Cuestion-''Who un-
der the heavens is Lucas Malet?"
Lucas Malet' Is the nom de plume of
woman-Mary Kingsley. daughter
OF the famous Charles Kingsley and
now the wife of the Rev. William
Harrison. rector of Clovelly. in Devon.
shire. Mrs. Harrison has demonstrate
ed in her literary career at least two
things. First, that 1t is possible for an
author to be widely read. keenly ap-
preciated by the best critics, be-
sieged by offers from publishers and
yet refrain from raoid writing, eight
years having elapsed between the pub
lication of the Wages of Sin" and that
of The Carissima." while there were
long intervals between other works
from the same pen. Secondly, that
one may be a novelist of the first rank
and yet avoid individual publicity.
Mrs. Harrison herself would be the last
to quarrel with misconceptions as to
her identity. Whatever her methods
and one Is tempted, with apologies
to the Mrs. Burnetts, to believe them
negative in characteristic has hith-
erto almost altogether escaped the
paragraphist ad even in England little
is known about her outside the circle
of her intimate friends. One of the
dearly loved and carefully educated
daughters of Charles Kingsley (chris-
tened after his mother. Mary Lucas)
she shared in the delightful house,
life at Eversley, pictured by Mrs.
kingsley in Letters and Memoirs"
and married her fathers curate and
friend, William Harrison, afterward
made rector of Clovelly, that pictur-
esque Devonshire village so we'll nowkn
to the readers of Westward, Ho!"-
a village of a single street "a winding.
rocky pathway, pitching headlong into
the bluest sea in the world" Last
year in "A Romance of Clovelly," Kate
Douglas Wiggin described for US afresh
the quaint and charming village, not
built like unto other towns, but flung
up from the sea into q narrow rift be-
tween wooded hills" where II has clung
for 800 years. In spite of her quiet and
beautiful SURROUNDINGS, however 1t Is
not the aspects of nature but the ur-
gent, complicated problems of human
life which have most deeply impressed
Mrs. Harrison. There are few touches
of description in her books, little Of
outward nature. Her first novel, Col.
Enderby's Wife," published in the
early sos. dealt with the marriage of
middle-aged colonel to the brilliant,
soulless Jessie Pierce-Daunay. and the
pathos of the hero's awakening to q
knowledge of the fact that contact Is
not fusion" Then came Mrs. Lori
mer" and "A Counsel of Perfection"
OF wonderful charm and insight, stu.
dies rather than stories of a young
widow and an old maid. These were
followed by THE Wages of Sin,"
novel less sensational than ito titla b,,t
of extreme power and appealing, to
make use of a late phrase of Mr.. Quill
Ter Couch, mot to a particular but to q
universal comprehension" Now comes
"Carrissima," which concerns itself
with the modern girl and is by all
odds the most finished and effective
work that its author has yet done.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-12
SOME NEW BOOKS.
Larned's History for Ready
Reference and Topical
Reading.

1t would seem that the genius of
book makers had reached it's limit, and
that 1t would he difficult for the inven-
tive mind to hit upon any new and
great departure in this line. But here
we have, in Mr.. ]. n. I.arned's History
for Ready Reference" a work that is
truly "sui generis." This accomplished
author who is, and has been for nearly
score of years the efficient superin-
tendent of the Buffalo public library.
and is unexcelled in his acquaintance
with historical literature. has been
engaged for more than half score Of
years upon this work, which. as has
been said, will be his monument. New
er before has there been an attempt to
enter upon the field in which he has so
cOurageOusly harvested that which Is
worth harvesting in the field Of histori
cal literature.
TO be able to find in a moment the
choicest gems from the great recorders
of the past, upon all topics of historic
interest, and thus to have, what has
never been attempted before, the fas-
cination, interest and charm of our
great historical writer's at the same
time with the authoritative infOrma-
tion which they have presented in their
writings, this, 1t seems, would natural
ly belong to literary millennium. the
dawn of which we would scarce expect
to behold. But here 1t is, and we are
compelled to wonder that single in
dividual, however excellently equipped
for the purpose, should have the cour-
age to enter upon such vast field Of
labor!ous thought. that required the
exercise of such discrimination and the
acquaintance with such vast amount
of the worlds best literature.
1t is the cream of history in this re-
spect that 1t gives in the very language
of the best historians, biographers and
specialists, their finest utterances upon
all topics of history. 1t is not an ency-
clOpaedia, for that is supposed to treat
of everything. Besides, the history
that is in encyclopedias, Herbert B.
Adams. of John Hopkins University.
rightly calls dry bones" when COM
pared with the vivid descriptions from
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-12
Reduced Rates to Washington on Ac.
count of the Inauguration via Penn.
sylVania RailrOad.

For the benefit of those who desire
to attend the ceremonies incident to
the Inauguration of President ELECT
Mckinley, the Pennsylvania Railroad
company will sell excursion tickets to
Washington March /, 3, 8. and 4. valid
to return from March to s. at the fol-
lowing rates. From New York, $500;
Philadelphia, $5.4O: Baltimore, $50;
Harrisburg, $500; Williamsport, sS.79;
Buffalo, sll.20; Rochester, s1O.4S; AL
toona and Pittsburg, $1,000; and from
all other stations on the Pennsylvania
system at reduced rates.
This Inauguration will be most in
terestng event. and will undoubtedly
attract large number of people from
every section of the country.
The magnificent facilities Of the
Pennsylvania railroad make this line
the favOrite route to the national capi-
tai at all times,and its enormous equip
ment and splendid terminal advan-
tages at Washington make 1t especial
ly popular on such occasions. ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-27
A RURAL FAMILY ROW.
Two Andalusia Men Arrested for Assault.
ing Their Step father.

Two Andalusia Men Arrested for Assault.
ing Their Step father.
Constable Eckhart Saturday ar
rested west of Andalusia. Frederick
Il. and Charles Schafer, accused of
assaulting Benjamin Dill with a
deadly weapon. The men were
brought to this city and Magistrate
Schroeder continued their hearing
until today, fixing their bail at 5000
which they furnished and were re-
leased.
The young men are the stepsons of
the complainant, and live on a farm
near Andalusia with their mother,
to whom MIR. Dill was married some
time ago. But Dill has not been liv-
ing with his family OF late, SO the
story goes. There have been fire.
quent quarrcls between him and the
boys. One day recently Mr.. Dill, it
is claimed, drove up to the farm gate
with four teams with the intention
Of hauling away the grain and house
hold goous. But the Schafer boys
locked the gate, and it is further
alleged that their step-father was at
tempting to cut the chain when they
interfered and said he could not
enter the farm. They meant to pro-
tect their mother.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-27
EMPLOYEES ANNUAL RIDE,
A. q. Dart Gained OH Saturday Aftesr
moons Excursion.

A. q. Dart Gained on Saturday Aftesr
moons Excursion.
Employees OF Henry Darts Sons
wholesale house accompanied by
their families enjoyed their annual
river excursion Saturday afternoon.
One hundred and fifty were on board
and delightful time was had by
all.
MIR. Dart had chartered the steam
er Carrier for the occasion. Musca-
tine was reached about 5 O'Clock and
grocers of that city met the visitors
and entertained them for an hour or
so when the boat pulled out for
home. There was music on board
and beside doing justice to whole
some repast the excursionists danced
and otherwise enjoyed themselves.
During the trip j. W. WEIGH, in
behalf of the other employees of the
house, presented MIR. Dart with a
gold headed cane. MIR. Dart re-
sponded in happy vein; and the
pleasure continued.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-27
TRUE LIGHT is COMING.
Inwardness of the Sears Persecution De
yelopiHg.

Inwardness of the Sears Persecution De
yeloping.
c. II. Dibbern, from the tone OF
whose letter speaks by the word, has
o communication in yesterdays
Union in which he says Sears will
compromise with the Tri-City Rail-
*ay company and remove all licenses
for period OF 10 years or longer ii
the company will reduce its fares to
5 cents to and from Sears to all act
ual residents of the town. This
proposition seems to reveal the true
inwardness of the Sears persecution
of the street railway company. 1t
seems to be crusade for reduced
fares pure and simple. notwithstand-
ing that the company has for some
time issued the equivalent in COM
mutation tickets to all working
people at Sears either way. But
Mr.. Dibbern's proposition is not con-
sistent with the heretofore stated
object OF the town board in incor-
porating and licensing the Tower at
fractions, which it has been averred
by him was for the purpose of pre-
venting things there going from
..bad to worse.'' How far a 5-cent
fare for Sears people to Rock Island
would contribute to the elevation OF
the moral standard of the goings on
at the Tower or the class OF
people going there it is difficult to
imagine. 1t is equally incon pre-
hensible to discover why the sire Ell
car company should be asked to
make the concession of scent
fare to the people of Sears particu-
larly for the privilege of expendine
$4,000 to $4,000 for improving
their township by the erection of o
new inn at the Tower.
The matter of fares between Searl
and Rock Island and Rock Islan(
and Sears is purely business one
which the street car company shoult
be permitted to regulate itself. thu
fare inside the corporate limits o
either township being the customar,
5-cent piece. and that is all eithe
township has reasonable right t.
exact.
The Sears town board must be be
ginning to realize that it is standin,
} in it's own light, and as matter Q
truth 80 per cent of the people OF tn
township, be it said to the credit o
such people, are not in sympath
with the boards actions. The PEG
pie of public spirit out there VIII
have the interest of the communit
, at heart feel that the township ha
: everything to gain by the rebuildin.
OF the inn, aud that every concessio
should be made to insure it.
That is the way all progressive
localities feel toward public benefit
. Especially where they do not cos
anything but spirit of friendshi
on the part of those in authorit,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-27
A REVENUE CHANGE.
Stamp Collector Lamont Notified of the
Abolition of His Oaice.

Stamp Collector Lamont Notified of the
Abolition of His O:ice.
Stamp Collector James II. Lamont,
of the internal revenue department
Of the government, has received OFF,
cial notification from Collector j. H.
Hunter 10 prepare an inventory OF
his office preparatory to turning it
over to Deputy Collector Phelps, as
the Office has been abolished. Here
after the business will be transacted
with Peoria direct, this in accord
ance with orders from the commits
sioner at Washington.
Collector Hunter pays Mr.. Lamont
n neat official compliment on the
manner in which ne has discharged
the duties of the office and assures him
of his confidence.
The salary attached to the stamp
collectors Office is 5000 per annum
and the weekly collection Of his office,
MIR. Lamont says, average about
81. 200.
In view of the discontinuance OF
the Office, there is to be meeting Of
the wholesale liquor dealers, brew.
ers and cigar manufacturers at Mr..
Lamont's office this evening to take
action looking to the retaining Of the
stamp collectors office in Rock Isl
and.
TIE ARGUS received Geographic in
formation from Peoria this afternoon
II 1t the stamp collectors Offices al
both Rock Island and Monmouth hat
| been abolished.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-27
YOUNG MANS FATE.
William Parker browns in the
Mississippi.
SUICIDE Oh AN ACCIDENT?

Leaves Home Friday Afternoon In His
Usaal Frame Of Mind and Nothisg IL
Heard or Seen of Him Until the Waves
Wash His Dead Body Ashore.
Two river men were sitting on the
shore about four hundred feet below
the Diamond 10 freight house when
the City of Winona pulled ont yes
te1day morning. In the swelling
volume of water following the trail
OF the boats wheel they noticed an
object which Immediately caused
them to suspect that another I'M
fortunate had met a watery grave.
One OF the men. James Kelly, his
companion being Daniel Finnegan.
waded out to where the object was
about fifty feet from shore-and
dragged it in. 1t was the body of a
young man, who was soon afterward
identified as William ID. Parker of
1918 Eighth avenue. The body was
taken to Knox's undertaking rooms
and prepared for burial.
Coroner Halves was notified and
with a jury composed of Charles
Hodgson, foreman; Lawrence
Kramer, William Ryan. Jacob OIL
weller, Capt. w. II. Pierce and
George Ohlweiler, held an inquest.
No evidence was submitted bearing
on the circuD stances of the young
mans mysterious death. SO verdicl
saying that Mr.. Parker came to his
death by drowning in the Mississippi
was returned.
The unfortunate young man lived
with his sisters, Mary l.. and Elisk;
Parker and two brothers George ant
Melvin Parker, on Eighth avenue. HI
had been employed for several year.
AS ruler in William Don's bindery or
Second avenue. He was a young
man of good habits and his suddeI
end will occasion much regret among
his friends. Mr.. Parker, who was ..
Years of age. left home Friday after
noon to go to work. That was tn
last seen OF him by his family.
Melancholy Nature.
The deceased. while steady and in
dustrious, was of a melancholy dis
position. He was afflicted with kid
! ney troubles. From childhood h
suffered with rheumatism. Thes
troubles only increased his despond
ency. While thus attacked he woul,
often make threatening remarks. an
while there is mystery surround
ing the unfortunate occurrence
many believe the young man Will
in Respondent mood committe
suicide.
:. w. +. White, 1903 Second avenu,
aud Julius Mau 'ker were in Parker
company until 10 Friday night. Nv
tarried on the corner of Fourteent
: street and Second avenue and talke
awhile before goilk home" said Nj
White today, ''but l noticed nothin
unusual in the young mans conduc
The three of US chatted freely a
evening and l noticed nothing
Williams actions that would lea
me to even suspect anything wron,
l think he suicided, though"
The funeral will be held from IL
residence at o'clock tomorrow a
ltprnnon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-27
Mr.. JOHNsON's FUNERAL
Remains of the We'll Known Citizen Laid
at Rest In Chippiannock.

Remains of the Well Known Citizen Laid
at Rest In Chippiannock
+. Oscar johnson was laid at rest
in Chippiannock cemetery yesterday
afternoon.
Funeral services were conducted at
the darkened home. 1888 Twenty
third street. where many friends as
sembled to pay final tribute, by Revs.
n. NJ. Lindigren and F. ID. Cum
mings, of Moline. John Benedix, of
Chicago, and w. ID. Kimball, of Mad
ison, Neb. The singing was by the
choir of the Swedish Baptist church
OF Moline. the selections rendered
being Nearer My God to Thee"
There is No Goodbye in Heaven
and Heavenly Land" the latter in
the Swedish language. The floral
offerings were beautiful. There were
several especially handsome ones
from fellow workmen of the deceased
at Rock Island arsenal. The pail
bearers were: S. B. Stoddard, F. d.
Taylor, o. Hakelier. j. X. Scott. An
drew Peterson and Andrew Eng
man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-27
Ladies Underwear.

Surplusage in Ladies' Cotton I'm
dergarments to be closed out this
week. too many ladies night gowns,
will be marked still lower this week.
some numbers of ladies' cambria and
muslin drawers, we bought too many.
This week they 60 at a sacrifice to
close them quick. We shall name
a lot of interesting prices in these
goods which you should not fail to
know all about. (Main stairway.
second floor.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-27
MCCABE E.
Free! Free!

To call sharp and quick attention
to our great bargains in our millin-
cry department We will trim free OF
charge all hats and bonnets bought
of us this week except Saturday-ior
five days-everything free from
cheapest to best.
Our marked down closing prices
are the lowest we have ever made,
and in addition to this you can have
your trimming done gratis. There
are evident advantages for early
callers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-27
Silk Mitt Surplusage

will be reduced this week, six days,
six of these prices.
All silk mitts from &c to 81 this
week. six days, at soc.
All silk mitts at SSc, 42c. SOC and
58c. the next six days your pick for
S5c. Those at 25c and 22c we will
sell this week at l5c, and small lot
OF 1Sc and 20c mitts, take them along
at 10c. Bargains not to be repeated
or found elsewhere.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-27
81 Shirt Waists for CSC
ANOTHER CHANCE.

The greatest shirt waist sensation
this season has shown swell crea-
tions gathered from the best makers
of ladies' shirt waists. goods now in
the height of fashion; detached col
lars, full fronts. lawns, dimities,
linens, ETC., etc. All go at the alb
surd low price 6S cents: worth $1.50.
$l.6S. $1.75 and e.. all all. all for 68
cents. At 80 cents, new shirt waists,
worth 81 and 81 25. choice 80 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-27

An inquest was conducted on the
body of Louis Beaumont. the boy
who was drowned at Andalusia, by
Deputy Coroner Eckhart Saturday,
assisted by a jury composed Of /. IL.
Bufrum. Jr., :. c. Thompson, NJ. NJ.
Boney. Andrew Finley, Charles
Wenks and William S'rohmeier. a
verdict of accidental drowning was
rendered. The funeral occurred
Saturday afternoon, interment being
made a, Calvary cemetery in South
Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-27
PREPARING PLANS.
Committees Organized for Hos
pital Corner Stone.
OFFICERS SELECTED SATURDAY.

Action Looking to the Appointment of
Sabcommittees and Other Ar. angensnts
for the Momentous Occasion IN the
Couaty's History.
Saturday evenings meeting at
the Moline Art club rooms of the
Joint committees for the laying of
The corner stone for the Western In
sane hospital was well attended. G.
d. Deere was formally elected chair
man of the joint committee and
Charles McHugh was chosen secre-
tary. There was an extended dis
cussion of plans for the carrying out
OF the ceremonies on plan beiitting
the occasion. 1t was reported that
81 900 was necessary for q creditable
demonstration. For this fund the
county and the councils of the two
cities have already appropriated 5000,
leaving $500 to be raised by popular
subscripi ion.
The chair was upon motion en-
powered to appoint four committees
as follows, to be announced at the
next meeting of the general commit
| eoCo. oAC VI al AuSVuCAsS VI hiuO,
one on invitation of seven, one on re-
ception of seven and one on finance
of six.
The Date Not Yet Determined.
The date OF the ceremonies has not
yet been determined. 1t was re-
ported to the meeting that Gov. Alt
geld had placed the matter entirely
in the hands of President T. j.
Medill of the hospital commission,
and that o time no earlier that Au.
Igust rs would be selected. There
was further discussion of the plans
for the event, during which deeE
interest was manifested in the
arrangements and 4 determination
shown to make it one of the most
significant in the county's history
and an occasion indeed in which all
will be proud to cooperate.
| The meeting adjourned subject tt
the call of the chairman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-27
A Child Enioya

The pleasant flavor, gentle action
and soothing effect Of Syrup Of Figs.
when In need of laxative. and il
the father or mother be costive or
bilious. the most gratifying results
follow its use; so that it is the best
family remedy known and every fam
ily should have a bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-27
Gloves.

For csc. new shirt waists, worth
Use. sec and CSC, choice only 25c.
81 Chamois gloves Csc.
10 dozen ladies button white
chamois gloves. guaranteed to wash.
worth Csc, at 3Sc. TafTeta ribbons
lac. Fine navy and black stripe.
5-inch taffeta ribbons, value 25c to
3Sc. while they last 60 at lac.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-27
Free.

All our customers are served free
with Sprague, Warner & Co.'S.
cherry phosphates and root beer; de-
licious drinks, try them and you'll
come again.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-27
FIFTH AVENUE BURGLARY
Dod:e's Grocery store Broken Into and
the TlH Touched.

the 11H Touched.
Burglars got down to business in
Rock Island again last night and
George dodge. who runs grocery
on Fifth avenue at the foot Thirtieth
street. is out cash register and its
contents.
An entrance was gained through q
window at the rear. which was pried
open. The intruders were out on q
strictly cash hunt evidently. as they
did not disturb any Of the goods. The
cash register was carried into the
back yard'and reduced TO smithereens
50 that the money could be secured.
1t contained but IS in change.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-27

Probably local showers this after
noon; generally fair and cooler to-
night and Tuesday. Today's temper
ature 81. F. J. WALL, Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-27

1S86-ren Year Guarantee-1896.
Twill replace free all work that l
have done during the past 10 years
that is not satisfactory.
G. NJ. BABCOCK,
1925 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-27
MORTON HEAVILY FINED.
Surveyor of the Port Johnston Makes Her
Pay For Violation.

Pay For Violation.
Saturday afternoon Surveyor of
the Port j. X. Johnston fined Capt.
Jack McCaffrey. of the steamer Mary
Morton, $500 for violation of the
navigation laws. The fine was at
once paid under protest. The fine
was the result of the infraction of
the marine code under which the
permit OF the Morton was recently
revoked. The permit was afterward
restored, but the offensc remained,
and it was for this that Surveyor
Johnston imposed the penalty of
Saturday. showing that when any
one transgresses any of Uncle Sans
laws he does not get off easy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-20
TWINKLE

sllcaf and he bought
that one. He was a
large, SHOW = white
horse, and the hon
est agriculturist be-
rated the other per
sons present for
their ignorance III
not knowing a good
thing when they
saw it.
Dobbins was taken
to the farm, and the
next morning, long
before daylight, he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-20

tinucd his mad flight. BY this time the
engine had got out of the house
and was in full pursuit and gaining
on the veteran at every bound. But
Dobbins had grit, and was evidently not
willing to be beaten. At the corner the
racers were neck and neck. Whichever got
around first would have decided lead
Both made for the " nigh" side
There WAS collision vision Of milk
bottles flying through the air; bruised
gentleman Of rural appearance Oh the
ground the fire engine swept OH.
Farmer Whea,sheaf picked himself up
and standing over the PROSTATE Dobbins,
observed sadly:
g Now know why got YOU 50 mighty
cheap"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-20
MADE HIM HER CONFIDENT.

MADE HIM HER CONFIDENT.
A LITTLE gin aged nine called her father
~ to her bedside the other evening
Papa, said the little diplomat q" I want
TO ask your advice"
Well, my dear, what is i, about
What do YOU think it will be bes, to
give ne for birthday present."