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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-24
FOR SALE.

ENOR SALE-A FIRST CLASS LOT, EAST
l. front, new brick walk. shade trees In
front. Fruit trees and shrubs on lot, water and
sewer. Apply at zoos Fifth avenue or on
premises, COZ Thirty-eighth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-24

ElOR RENT-A GOOD HOUSE AT So;
Il also a second story, nice, large, airy
rooms, at a. at 1oll Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-24

To the council: Stand by the
levee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-24

nor RENT-A FINE, LARGE. I2-ROOM
II brick house In South Rock Island Gas
bath. water and good barn, two acres OF
ground. Two blocks from street cars. Inquire
of Gordon & Bowman.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-10-02
STILL RAINING AT CANTON,
Mckinley Receiving Delegations In the
Tabernacle.

Mckinley Receiving Delegations in the
tabernacle.
CANTON, O., Oct. 1.-The rain Which
set in during the reception Of the last
delegation Saturday, and, with slight
interruptions, has continued ever since,
shows no signs of abatement. The first
delegation to see Major Mckinley ar
rived in a special of nine coaches at 8
O'Clock, with rain ponring down in
torrents. The party was taken to the
Tabernacle, where, shortly after .
O'Clock, Major Mckinley went to re.
ceive the greetings delivered by W. E.
Gray, chairman of the Center county,
Penn, Republican central committee.
The party organized at Bellefonte and
represented the first Pennsylvania
county to instruct delegates for Nc
Kinley,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-10-02
CARRIED OFF $4,000.
Inmates OF Hotel Norman Near WilmeFd
ing, Pa, All Chlor0formed.

Inmates Of Hotel Norman Near Wilmerd-
ing, Pa, All Chloroformed.
PTTsBuRa, Oct. 1T has just been
learned that burglars entered the Hotel
Norman, near Wilmerding, Pa, Sun
day morning, and after chloroforming
Ill the inmates, carried off $4,000 in
money, jewelry and silverware. A safe
containing between $1,000 and 5000
was blown open and the contents taken.
The cash register in the barroom was
likewise opened and robbed, after which
every room in the house was searched
and stripped Of portable valuables.
There were 18 guests in the house at
the time, besides Mr.. Wymard and his
family. Every cent of money belong
ing to the guests was taken,> together
with their watches and jewelry. The
silverware of the house, Mrs. Wymard's
diamonds, and, in fact, everything of
value thsI was readily movable, was
taken. Inc thieves left no cue.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-10-02
St. Paul Dry Goods Store

through no other. Except upon Tia
silver question we cordially endorse the
platform of the party at St. Louis, and
we declare our undiminished and I'm.
wavering belief in the great doctrines
Of the protection Of American labor and
American industries. Also in reciproc-
ity a. enunoiated in the national plat
form"
The ticket nominated was headed by
Judge Allen Of Denver for governor
and ex-Congressman Hosea Townsend
for lieutenant governor.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-10-02
THEY FAVOR SILVER
But Colorado Republicans De-
clare in Favor of the st.
Louis Ticket.
Other, Planks in the Platform
Endorsed and Nominal
tons Made.
Bryan Visits West Virginia and
Speaks in a Number Of
Places.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo, Oct. L.
Seven hundred delegates were in at
tendance when Chairman Hodges called
the Republican state convention to Or
der. The convention was harmonious
and the ticket was nominated through
out by unanimous vote. The report
OF the committee on resolutions says:
''Resolved, That our people, irrespeo-
tive Of party affiliations, favor the free
coinage of silver and believe that our
mints could be safely opened to free
coinage under an administration in
which the people Of the country had
confidence. We regret that the ma
tional convention at St. Louis did not
view this question as we view it. We
accept, however, the #
Assurance Of the Party
that It's efforts will be devoted to the
securing Of an international agreement
for the unlimited coinage of silver as q
sacred pledge. We believe that the
pledge will be fulfilled and we are
firmly Of the faith that the remonetiza-
ton Of silver, SO essential to the welfare
Of this and all other civilized countries,
will be accomplished through the eff
forts and under the direction of the
Republican party Of this country and
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-10-02
Coal Miners May Strike.

OTTUMwA, Ia, Oct. Operators
and miners failing to agree on prices of
mining coal at conference Saturday,
a general strike in the Appanonse dis
trict affecting 1900 men is expected.
The operators offer 80 cents, but the
miners ask 80 cents,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-10-02
A Boycott by Druggists,

DENVER, Colo, Oct. 1.-The Denver
Pharmaceutical association, including
al the druggists of the city, have adopt
ed resolutions practically declaring a
boycott on certain Eastern wholesale
and manufacturing firms, whom they
accuse Of trying to coerce their en-
ployes in political matters.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-10-02
Will Not Prosecute Bell,

LONDON, Oct. 1.-The Daily Mail
says that the prosecution of Edward
Bell, the man arrested at Glasgow on a
charge Of completely with lyman in a
dynamite conspiracy and who was later
identified as Edward J. Ivory of New
York, will be withdrawn owing to the
failure of the government to secure the
extradition of lyman, Kearney and
Haines.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-10-02
Republicans Support Breckinridge.

FRANKFORT, KY, Oct. 1.-The Re-
publican committee of the Seventh con-
gressional district adopted resolution
against making any nomination for
congress. This is due to fusion be-
tween the Republicans and tho gold
Democrats to unite in supporting
Colonel w. @. P. Breckinridge for con-
QreSS.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-10-02
Robbed and Fatally Injured.

CHICAGO, Oct. Mrs. Addie Way,
ticket agent for the Illinois Central rail-
road at the old worlds fair station, was
robbed and beaten by a negro as she
was opening her Office, her injuries be-
irs SO severe that she will probably die,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-10-02
In iured n Score of Men.

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. IAN explosion
at the Indianapolis Brewing company's
plant shortly before 10 o'clock injured
more than q score Of men, five of them
seriously, and caused heavy loss of
property.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-10-02
POPE'S MARES NEST.
HE CHARGES GOV. CL0UGH WITH
- NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

rho Secretary of the Silver Demo-
cratic State Central Committee
Issues n Circular Full of Gross
Errors and Misstatements, in
Which He Charges Gov. Clough
With Having Nullihed the Will
of the State Legislature i'm the
Matter of the Forfeiture of the
Hastings & Dakota Railway Land
Grant Forfeiture-Al the Facts
Show That Gov ClOugh Has Done
His Whole Duty and Acted in the
I1terest of the State.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-10-02
BRYAN IN WEST VIRGINIA.

several Fatalities In the Crowd Feature
Of the Day.
GRAFTON, W. Va, Oct. 1.-Fatalities
followed MIR. Bryan during the day. At
Hampers Ferry an old man pushed into
the the thickest Of the crowd, declaring
that he wanted to hear the "boy ora
tor" Several brawny fellows lifted
him to their shoulders that he might
zee a. well az hear. He suddenly col
lapsed, and an examination showed
that he was dead.
The second case was murder, and it
occurred just before the party left Key
ser. Two Democrats, one from West
Virginia and one from Maryland, while
drunk, became involved in q quarrel,
and one stabbed tho other, inflicting, it
is said, fatal wound.
Mr.. Bryan made stops during the day
ut Washington Junction, Harpers
Ferry, Martinsburg, Grafton. Cumber-
land and Keyser.
Sir Charles T0Pp.r 1. Counsel.
OTTAWA, Oct. 1.-Sir Charles H. Tup-
per has been engaged as senior counsel
in the Boring sea seizures claims by
some of the sealing firms Of Victoria, B.
O., who hold large claims. The COM
mittee will meet early in November.
Millers In the Lead.
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. minneapolis
defeated Indianapolis in the fifth game
Of the cup series by score of to 0.
The Millers have now won three games
and the Hoosiers two.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-10-02
Rejects the RelinQuishment.

Notwithstanding the unfavorable opinion OF the
attorney general as to the validity OF the e. act,
legislature and attached his signature to the
BILL which became law on April 1S, 1895. And,
in compliance with the provision OF the act di.
recting him to execute deed OF relinqMshmens
lands, on May 8, 1895, he did execute such q
deed Of REIMBURSEMENT and forwarded the same to
the secretary Of the interior, but the secretary
Of the interior appeared to agree with Attorney
General Childs and absolutely declined to accept
the REIMBURSEMENT Of these lands from this state,
holding the state to be simply trustee as be-
tween the United States and the grantee. In thus
rejecting the intended REIMBURSEMENT, Secretary
Hoke Smith, a gentleman Of the same political
persuasion as Gen. Pope, says after reviewing the
question:
saThe question now to be considered is whether
the State Of Minnesota can defeat the grant made
by congress to aid in the construction Of the
Hastings Dakota railroad. by an act OF its legis-
the REIMBURSEMENT Of these lands by the governor
Of the state to the United States Clearly. on
principle and authority, think not. These lands
were certified to the state in trust for the COM
express trusts 1t IL not denied that the lands were
earned by the company; this department and the
courts have decided the company to be entitled
to the lands earned before the forfeiture Of 1ts
charter, and that the trustee Of the company
IL authorized and is the proper person to receive
them. The Aforesaid REIMBURSEMENT of the State
sf Minnesota il rejected; Very respectfully,
-'Hoke Smith, Secretary"
remain for the next legislature, II u sees 40, to
Ne action in the matter. The executive omcerD
az the state have used their utmost endeavors to
live effect to the will and intention Of the leg.
attorney general says the bill is inenectual, ana
Secretary Hoke Smith declares that the legis.
lature cannot relinQuish lands granted to grantee
by congress-. There the matter stands.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-10
Rest for Tired Housewives,

If vacation Is impossible, try rest,
advises a writer on women's work.
There is no special satisfaction tc the
tired, overworked housewife at this
season to be told that she must try
change of scene and moderate exercise.
There is ne better preventive OF ner-
vous exhaustion, we are told, than reg
lar, unhurried muscular exercise If
we could moderate our hurry lessen
or worry and increase our open air
exercise large portion of nervous dis
eases would be abolished. Hut the tired
housekeeper realizes only too we'll that
it is not exercise she needs half so
much as rest. For those who cannot
get holiday the best substitute is an
occasional day in bed. Many whose
nerves are constantly strained in their
daily vocation have discovered this fog
themselves Spanish merchant in
Barcelona told his medical man that
he always went to bed whenever he
could be spared from business and
laughed at those WHO snent their holt.
days on toilsome mountains. One OF
the most successful working women in
England, who had for many years con-
Quoted a large wholesale business. re-
tains excellent nerves at an advanced
age, owing it is said, 10 the habit of
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-10
Garden Fete Gowns.

Recently 4 very unique garden par
ty was held in some private grounds
on East 37th street, New York. The
garden belonged to Governor Morgan,
and, though now the property of sew
eral owners, the grassy lawns and
fine old trees are still preserved,
The party was given under the aus
pices of the alumnae Of Barnard col
lege, and the gardens were gay with
pretty gowns.
A white dotted Swiss there was,
most appropriate for this festive oc-
casion. 1t was made over white taft
feta, the seams marked with insertions
of white Valenciennes lace through
which the silk slone prettily. A row
of Valenciennes was set in under the
stock collar, and the sleeves were i'm
ished with f1ounces of the lace
A dainty frock OF grass linen wSs
made with a plain skirt, with embroid-
cred band about the bottom.
The waist was cut blouse fashion
with large embroidered yoke over
the shoulders, cut in peculiar squares
at the edge. Tiny rufiies of lace traced
their way down blouse and sleeves, A
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-10
LABOR NOTES.

| A court in France has decided that
it is not unlawful to aid and abet or
influence workingmen to strike.
| 1t is proposed to change labor day In
Ohio from the first Monday in Septem-
ber to the last Saturday in August
Boilermakers and iron ship builders
may affiliate with the American Fed
Grafton Of Labor after the next con-
| vention
Fifteen hundred enlpI5ye es u the
tube works at McKeesport, Pennsyl-
vania, have joined the Iron and Steel
Workers Amalgamated association.
| st. Louis Printing Pressmen's union
| has adopted resolutions recommending
the reelection OF Theodore Galoskow-
sky as president of the International
Union.
The strike at the Quincy Show Case
works shows no noticeable change
| from a week ago. The men are still
out and are determined to wage war to-
the bitter end.
Every employing baker in Duluth,
Minn. has signed the union wage scale
The journeymen bakers are feeling
iubilant over the fact and prospects
look bright to them.
| There Is lumber famine at Grip
pie Creek and this makes it impossible
to give work to any more carpenters
than are now in the Inflated mining
| town. In fact. the supply of carpen-
| ters is in excess of the demand.
| There is such demand for skill.
| enterprise and work that three times
too many people are rushing into cleo
trical occupations Electricity is being
adopted in the gold mines Of California
and big Increase in this years Yield
( Is assured
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-10
Eugenie's Love of Dress.

There was a sort of intoXication in
Of enjoyment-a passion for constant
amusement. for constant excitement,
and among women. for extravaganza in
dress. Thia was encouraged by the
court with the intention of giving an
impetus to trade, and of gaining popu-
larity by favoring constant festivities,
and consequently constant expense. In
the days of Louis Philippe there had
been great moderation in all matters ct
luxury; the king and queen We're aged,
sensible and economieais the young
princesses were kept within rigid
bounds by example above them. But
when the emperor came to the throne,
after a period of revolution and con-
sequent commercial stagnation, he
wished to revive trade and also to give
the prestige of splendor to court
which so many did not seem to take III
earnest. His beautiful wife, suddenly
raised to supreme Position for which
nothing in her previous life had pre-
pared her, finding what seemed un-
limited means within her reach, keenly
enjoyed the possibility of procuring
everything that pleased her and en-
hanced her remarkable personal at
fractions by all the the advantages Of
exquisite toilet without consideration
of cost
Everything that she wore suited her
admirably: hers tried to initiate her
and the general tone became raised.
She had the art of constantly choosing
something new and unusual, which at
tracted attention, so that instead of
being satisfied with conventional types
of silks and satins, which formerly
had been considered sufficient for all
occasions, everyone tried to invent
something different from others and to
improve upon what had been seen hes
fore. Consequently, not only in dress,
but in all matters ct taste and luxury,
there was an eager struggle to outvie
others, to reach q higher degree of
splendor and extravaganza became uni
versal. Paris was sort of fairylana,
where everyone seemed rich and hap
py What lay underneath all this
would not bear close examinatien-tha
dishpnorable acts of all kinds which
toe often were needed to produce the
glamour deceiving superficial obsery-
erS.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-10
BIKE AND BLOOMERS.
Chorus

1t is said that wood is the fastest sur
face for bicycle tracks that has yet been
discovered.
The ball bearing now SO essential TO
the easy running Of a bicycle was pat
ented in 1891,
Algeria is now being exploited as
paradise for wheelmen, combining per-
feet climate and superb roads.
Four cavalry officers attached to the
office of the Belgian minister OF war
have been replaced by cyclists.
Mr.. and Mrs. McIlrath, the Chicago
couple who undertook to tour the
world in the interest of Chicago
newspaper, are reported stranded IN
Japan,
A Frenchrlan has equipped his
wheel for hill climbing purposes with
pair Of direct acting cranks on the
front wheel and second saddle nearer
the handle bars.
A Michigan Judge has just decided
that where wheelman comes in col
lision with another vehicle while rid
ing without lamp, he cannot recover
damages for the result of Injuries re-
ceived in such a collision.
The Century Road Club of America
has awarded the banner offered to the
club riding the greatest number OF
centuries during the past season to the
Lincoln Cycle Club of Chicago. Inc
Lincoln's record is GOA centuries.
In New York the resolution compel
ling bicyclists to equip their machines
with brakes was reported upon unfa-
vorably by the law committee, on the
ground that the proposed requirements
would impose hardship upon many
riders whose bicycles are not equipped
with brakes.
"'Bpt why do you imagine women
ever took to them in the hrst IN
stance?" "Oh, ! fancy some IDIOT ran
a mark-down sale of trousers. DE
troit Tribune.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-10
vention.

Monday evening at the pleasant home
of Mrs. Anna Renix, 1910 Center street,
gathered host of young people led by
Attorney w. R. Foster. The occasion
was the eighteenth anniversary of Miss
Blanche Winnired. The evening was
spent in music, social converse, games,
etc After partaking of delicate repast,
the party left tor their respective homes
feeling that they had spent very pleasant
time. Those present were: Misses
Maudaline Watts, Maple Morton, Gertle
Lewis, Laura OdeI, Lizzie Walker, jean
ettc Wood, Rose Terry, Anna Smith,
Ophelia Wood, Efiic Jackson, Bertha
Blakey. Messrs. John Brown, Oscar
Eyerhart, Ed Miller, Mode Scott, Joe
Wyatt, James Wood, Geo. Wood, Frank
Johnson, John Rogers, howard Williams,
Thad Ruff, w. r. Foster.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-10
POLK COUNTY SEMI CEN
I'E'NNIAL.

More than twenty thousand peo-
pie witnessed the exercises at
Union Park last Wednesday, and
fully twenty-five thsusand viewed
the immense street parade both in
the evening by the cyclist of Polk
county with japanese lanterns.
The day was pleasant and the cele-
bration was a success, Fifty years
ago the wild sound of the redman,
the Whistling of the quail and COO
ing of the prairie chicken held a
absolute sway on the prairies and
freeless plains of Polk county, but
now the roar of the steam and
electric cars, the whistling Of the
factories and workshops; the
mighty tread Of horses and men on
the paved streets and cement
walks are precursors OF the great
progress that the Polk county
citizens has made since the land
ing of the first white man in 1916.
In this city where once the squir-
rel, the rabit, the deer and the In
dian made his peaceful home, is
the home Of a thrifty, energetic,
enterprising class OF people with
happy homes and beautiful church
es, the hand of progress and civil
lization has made rapid growth
in this country.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-10
CURIOUS FACTS.

|
The worlds railroads reach 40756a
| miles.
One hundred new words are annually
added to the English language.
More than one-half OF the vapor in
he atmosphere is within six thousand
feet Of the surface Of the earth.
The sacred Bo tree Of Ceylon is said
to have sprung from slip Of the tree
under which Buddha was born
Lenenhock and Humboldt both say
that single pound of the finest spider
webs wosid reach around the world
4 dealer says there is more steel
lsed IN the manufacture of pens than
in all the sword and gun factories in
the world
The bones of the skull are arched be-
cause in that form the greatest strength
is comb bined with the least weight and
quantity of material
The Saxon village of Eisleben, fa-
nous as the birthplace of Luther is
falling into decay as the result of con-
tinued earthquake shocks, which began
in 1892.
Some workmen in Gorham (N HI
carpenter shop have queer pet. 1t
is handsome butterfly. which has
stayed in the shop all winter and is
very tame.
A COW has been known to recognize
he picture of calf, and the tiger is
said to be drawn to trap by the pic
ture of a companion. The timid horse
however, takes no notice OF a picture.
and cat will not spring at painted
bird.
An improved snake story comes
from Calcutta. Two tame pythop i.
we're kept together, when one swal-
lowed the other. The inside snake,
feeling uncomfortable in the Others
midst, proceeded to eat it's way out at
he other end
1t is stated that the Salem Museuw,,
Massachusetts, has in its possession a
cherrystone containing dozen silver
spoons. The stone is of the ordinary
size, the spoons being so small that
their shape and finish can be distin-
guished only by the microscope.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-10

Congressman Hager was re-
nominated on the seth ballot in
the Ninth district. It was a stub
born fight. Mr.. Hager is one Of
the strongest men in the Iowa
delegation. 1t loo ks now as
though the entire Iowa delegation
in congress would be returned.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-10
Childran,s Dresses.

A Paris firm in the Rue des Petits-
Champs makes a special feature OF un-
derlinen and children's dresses. Here
Is a description of one OF the last
named: 1t is of cream printed foulard
with a pattern Of roses and eglantine,
with foliage in dead green. The skirt
has gathers at the waist, very closely
placed behind. Twelve centimetres
from the bottom are two rows or en-
broidery with eyelets, through which
are drawn narrow green ribbon.
The corsage is low necked and is
slightly gathered at the waist both be-
fore and behind, and a small bouquet
of gathers adds to the effect of the
decollete A fringe Of mousseline de
sole over a transparency of pink silk
brings up the body at the neck, where
it is trimmed with lace. The tour de
cou is ornamented with small broken
collar of mousseline de sole and lace,
and at the back are three small bows
Of green satin ribbon. There is a
draped fichu which goes under the
waistband; 1t is of cream mousseline
de sole and trimmed with a fiounce
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-10

and narrow insertion and Mechlin ecru
lace.
The sleeves are short and balloon
shaped, and are confined at the elbow
by green satin ribbon, which forms
a bow The waistband is of narrow
green satin ribbon and fastens behind
with a bow; in front two short ends
end in bows over the skirt ten cent?
metres from the waist.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-10

Mrs. Annie E. Hepburn won a
great victory in the republican
primaries. In the county conven-
ton she won another. The peo-
pie made their choice known at
the polls and they made them
selves heard in the county con
vention.