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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-02
Pay of Railroad Men.

According to the report of the rail,
ways of this state to the internal
affairs department for the last hsca
year the total number of employees on
the Pennsylvania road is sI,S7a
Their compensation amounted to
S39346,674, an average daily pay ol
$I.S5. There was a falling off Of
23,93o employees from the various
roads. The Philadelphia and Read
Ing employ 1880 men, their tota
yearly compensation being S7,4oI, ,o65,
an average of rSa daily. The total
number of employees on the eigh,
largest roads in the state was I34,IIo
the yearly compensation being SO,
8I6,4S3.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-02

Senator Quay has introduced bill
providing for the establishment of saw.
ings banks at the various postoffice
money order stations throughout the
country. The plan is to have deposits
received for safe keeping in denomina-
tions of the cents and decimal fractions
of dollar, but not TO exceed $40.
Interest to be paid at the rate of two
per cent, but no interest is to be paid
on deposit over $500. The record
will be kept by system of stamps,
which are to be recorded by pasting
on cards of convenient size, which, on
presentation will entitle the holder to
the amount of money represented by
the stamps. The payments shall be
made at any money order Office where
the cards are presented.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-02
It's a Curious Woman

who can't have confidence in DR.. Pierce's
Favoite Prescription. Here is tonic for
tred.out womanhood, remedy for all its
peculiar ills and ailments-and if it doesn't
help you, there's nothing to pay.
What more can you ask for, in medicine ?
The Prescription will build up,
siren then, and invigorate the entire female
system 1t regulates and promotes all the
proper functions, improves digestion, enriches
the blood, dispels aches and pains, bring.
refreshing sleep, and restores health and
vigor. In female complaints" of ever,
kind and in all chronic weaknesses and
arrangements, it's the surest remedy.
Nothing urged in its place by dealer
though it may be better for him to sell, car
be, just as good for you TO buy Senc
for free pamphlet Address Worlds Dis
pensary Medical Association, Buffalo, N. Y
DIR. Pierce's Pellets cure constipation
piles, biliousness, indigestion and headaches
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-02

Is it overwork " that has filed this
country with nervous dyspeptics p
that takes the flesh off their bones,
the vitality from their blood, and
makes them feeble, emaciated and
Inefficient? No. 1t is bad cooking.
overeating of indigestible stuff, and
other health destroying habits.
The remedy is an artifcially digest.
ed food such as the Shaker Digestive
Cordial. Instead of irritating the
already inhamed stomach the Cordial
gives it chance to rest by nourishing
the system itself and digesting other
food taken with it. So flesh and
strength return. Is not the idea ration.
alp The Cordial is palatable and
relieves Immediately. No money
risked to decide on its value. A 10
cent trial bottle does that.
Laxol is the best medicine for
children. Doctors recommend it in
place Of Castor OIL.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-02
For The Wife and Children.

Among the bills introduced in con-
gress this session is one amending the
statutes SO as to provide that if any
pensioner, being insolvent, shall de-
sert his wife or minor children, and a
court shall adjudge him guilty of de
sertion, one half of the pension due
him and coming due him shall be
paid to the deserted wife or the guard
ian OF the minor children.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-02
Pullman Compartment Gar through to
the Golden Gate via Pennsylvania
Railroad.

But few years have passed since the
idea OF running tram through to the
Pacific Coast, without change of cars,
was regarded as impracticable and i'm
probable. That this could be done,
and in the ve'y best manner, too, was
demonstrated by the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company with its personally
conducted Golden Gate tours; but not
satisfied to let the matter rest here,
that company has decided to run a
through Pullman compartment car
in connection with this seasons toms
to the Pacific Coast, leaving New
York February IL and March II,
1896.
The car, which will be the very bes,
that the Pullman Company can sup
ply, will contain nine inclosed com
partments-two drawing rooms and
seven state rooms-and will be at
tached to the special train at Jersey
City and run through to San Diego,
CAL, on the first tour, and San Fran
cisco on the second.
This will be the first car of its kind
to be run on transconunental train
and that it will be thoroughly appre
clate1 in the tours is evidenced by the
fact that already several OF the com
partments have been reserved.
Application for space or itineraries
giving all information should be made
to Tourist Agent, II96 Broadway
New York, or Room All, BroaC
Street Station, Philadelphia,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-02
Will Sue For Damages,

1t is said that the Selinsgrove per,
sons who were hurt in the sleighing
party accident at Kreamer station
crossing last winter, will bring suits
for damages against the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-02

The publicity given to the cure of
Nathan Baker, of Lewisburg, from
acute inflammatory rheumatism, by
Schlatter, the healer, is enough to
hodoo Baker and his hotel business.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-02
Harper's Weekly
II 1896

HARPERS WEEKLY is a Journal for the
wlole country. 1t deals with the events OF the
world that are Important To Americans.
In CARRYING out this policy In lSa1, Julian
Ralph visited China and Japan, and iOurneyed
through the Vest Richard Harding Davis took
a trip through the Caribbean Sea; the eyolutions
OF tne new navy were described and illustrated
Dy kutus +. Iograum; Frederick Remington
presented studies OF Army and Frontier life;
Poultney Bigelow attended the opening OF the
kiel Canal.
In S96 like attention will be given to every
notable happening The chief events in art,
literature, and music and the drama Will be
ar;istically presented. w. ID. Howells, I'm the
new department, Lie and Letters, Will discuss
In MS interesting way books and the social
questions OF the lime Il. s. Martins sprightly
gossip or the Busy World viii be contiIupd.
The progre SIS or the Transportation Commits
sion around the World will be followed and
Caspar W Whitney viii conduct the depart
ment Of Amateur Sport.
:. In 1873 Will occur Presidential election In
lts editorials and through It's political cartoons
Inc WEEKLY Will continue TO be an indepen-
dent advocate or good government and sound
money. In fictiOn the WEEKLY will be es-
peclally strong. IL Will publish the only novel
n OF Ins year by W, d. Howells, AMI stirring
serial OF Scotch feud, by S. r. Cfockett The
short stories selected are OF unusual excellence
ana interest In every respect HARPERS
MEEhLf VIII maintain It's leading place In
the illustrated journalism OF the world
The Volumes OF the WEEKLY begin with the
nrst Number Tor January OF each year When
no tlme Is mentioned, subscriptions will begin
WIN ,he NumOer current at the time OF the
receipt OF Order.
RemittanceS should be made by Post-ofice
mohey orler or Draft, to avoid chance OF loss.
Newspapers are moi TO COPY Lhts advertisement
W""o'" H'e cypress order or Harper &c Brothers.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-02

Owing to the finding OF a large
deposit OF coal in the near vicinity
Brandonville will soon become a town
Of prominence.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-02

Notwithstanding the very
low priCes-the rule is still
In force to pay Railroad
fare-On very moderate pur-
chases.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-02

Postage Free to all subscribers IN the United
States, Canada ana MeLfco.
Address HARPER Il RROrHERs.
r.O.ROx $50, ~. ". city.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-02

The annual Reports and quarterly
Bulletins of the Station will be sent,
free of charge, on application, and in
quirles on agricultural subjects ans
wered SO far as possible.
Address,
II. P. ARMsBy, Director,
State College, Centre Co., Pa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-18
February Coal Market.
The Weather.

AL hard coal carefully screened.
+. G.. FRAZER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-18
THROUGH THE ICE.
Peril Of Three Brothers at Cor.
dova.
ONE OF TIE NUMBER Is DROWNED

Sons OF Principal Eye OF the Schools There
Go Skating with Exciting Result
Charles, II Years Old. is Lost-A Sad
Afternoons Sport.
Three sons OF Principal Charles
Eye, of the Cordova public schools,
met with an exciting experience at
4:30 yesterday afternoon with the re-
suit that one lost his life and the
other two were only rescued after a
hard effort on the part of people who
witnessed the disaster from the
shore.
At the close of the afternoon
session of echool the three
brothers went to the river and buck
ling on their skates went out upon
the newly formed ice to skate. The
ice. however, was treacherous, aud
yielding to their weight, all three
were precipitated into the water.
Fortunately people along the shore
happened TO witness the disaster, and
going to the aid Of the struggling
boys succeeded in rescuing them and
got them near to the shore, when
Charles, aged IL, broke through
again and disappeared.
Body Not Recovered.
Notwithstanding that every posi-
BILE effort was made to recover the
body, none had been successful up to
a late hour this afternoon. The I'M
fortunate boy was bright and
promising youth and his fate has
caused general sorrow in the village.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-18
First Peep of 1896 Shirt Waists.

II resi-. dainty and Always nice to have
first pick. You at any time buy Shirt
Waists. but the best styles early 60 early One
point We wish to emphasize with large E-thc Shirt
Waists handle whether at AGO. Csc, 55c CSC. $e5,
$l.4S $l?5 matter what the price, the lit is per-
feet and the materials the best obtanable the
price. Women who these waists have that
dressy appearance so much to be desired with the
Shirt Waists.
At 25c-Soft Waists with cascaded fronts. pretty
patterns.
At 49c-Half dozen styles. in value up to 75c. now
start at Acc All have the large sleeve full to the
wrist.
At 75-waists with yoke back. long mannish col
lar double link cuffs styles you were glad to get last
year at 81
At 9sc-An immense line of elegant. perfect fitting
waists two buttons Newport collars. very full Bishop
sleeves, handsome styles. percales and lawns. not
Waist worth less than l25, early sale price csc.
At sl.25-waists of lawn, dimity and percales in
the best of styles, plain nish pipsd and inserted
effects. 81 so and Sl.75 values are at $1.25.
Many of the choicest Of these styles cannot be had
later 1t pays to buy early.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-18
Garnfans Rrlc Eurnne.

Europe may be said to be ruled en-.
tirely by Germans, since the heads CT
reigning houses are, for the most part,
Of German origin. The British royal
house is Of pure German descent. The
Austrian emperor is German and so
are the Spanish princes. The king of
Denmark is a German. The king of Swe-
den is of French ancestry (the founder
Of the present line was Bernadotte),
but his recent ancestors have been Ger
mans. In fact. the French royal lines,
the Portuguese and the Italians are the
only non-Germans among the royal
houses of Europe. Even the kings and
princes Of the former Turkish provinces
-Servia, Bulgaria, Greece and Rouma-
nia-are Germans-Exchange.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-18
Glddness Comes

With a better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentlc efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge that so many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to 4 Constituted condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative. Syrup of Figs. prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families. and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes Internal
cleanliness, without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. Its therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you prr-
chase, that you have the genuine article,
which is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
u.able druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, then laxa-
tives or other remedies are not needed.
If afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most sliiilful
physicians. but if in need of a laxative,
then one should have the best, and with
the well-informede everywhere. Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
osedand gives most general satisfaction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-18

Ice cream and cake will be on sale
and an excellent program will be
given during the evening.
The condition OF Hamlin Hull has
so far improved that he is now con-
sidered out of danger. as his many
friends will be gratified to learn.
A welcome visitor each evening in
hundreds of Rock Island homes. The
Argus finds favor with all classes
and its increasing subscription rolls
tell the tale.
Herbert NJ. Anderson has taken q
position as travelling salesman for
William Stewart, the furnishing man.
having resigned his connection with
+. ii. Bahnsen's drug house.
Fort Armstrong garrison so,
Knights of the Globe, has issued in
vitations for its second annual ban
quet at l. o. o. F. hall this evening.
A delightful affair is promised.
Felix De Nave, the Moline Belgian
who attempted suicide Sunday by
slashing his throat, is reported from
st. Anthony's hospital to be much
better today with chances of re-
covery.
Alfred Hammer, the barber in the
new Thulin building on Thirty
eighth street, near Augustana Book
concern, has gathered his tonsorial
implements together and departed
unceremoniously.
Tomorrow, Ash Wednesday. there
will be services at Trinity church at
10 a. N. and AIS p. m. During Lent
there will be services each Wednes-
day at these hours, and Fridays at
ID n. m. and 7:15 p. m.
Does it seem strange to you that
the names of Rock Islands most
prosperous business men are the
ones you see most frequently in
The ARGUS? If so, you have food
for reflection. There are reasons and
good ones, too.
Simon & MDsenfelder are in re-
ceipt of q lot of children's knee pants,
which MIR. Simon. who is east making
spring purchases, closed out at
sacrifice to the manufacturer. They
consist OF small lots OF heavy pants.
Mothers will do well to inspect.
a. NJ. Bruner, state secretary OF
the Y. NJ. c. A., is at present unable
to give much attention to his duties
owing to the overwhelming amount
Of sickness which has invaded his
home ut $50 Nineteenth street, where
his wife and two children and sister
are confined with typhoid fever.
A hotel in Davenport and one in
Moline have recently been taken in
on check Endorsement to the amount
of $50 each, but SO far obody has
succeeded in working Rock Island
hostelry, although the attempt has
been made. Rock Island hotel keep
ers rise earlier than their neighbors.
The Columbia club of ST. Mary's
church gave a delightful entertain
ment at its hall Sunday evening. A
5-act play entitled The Lord of
grand opening chorus, Now the
Evening Bells Are Sounf hg." The
singing and acting was very much
enjoyed.
The condition Of William Moore,
of Rural township. who was the vic
tim of his wife's murderous assault
last Thursday. continues to improve,
but inquiry at Mercy hospital. Day.
export, as TO Mrs. Moore was met
by positive refusal to say anything
about her, this it was asserted in
Difference to the wishes of the lady's
friends. From this it is naturally
inferred that developments may have
been made in her condition which
it is sought to suppress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-18
CITY CHAT.
Leaf lard at Gilmore's.


Buy home of Reidy Bros.
Fresh fish tomorrow at Browner &
Cos.
Insure your property with Reidy
Bros.
Fresh fish tomorrow at Browner
& Cos.
Dressed chickens and turkeys a.
Hess Bros.
Shoe sale for 80 days at N. F. Pc
terson & Co.'S.
Knee pants 10 cents at Simon &
Mosenfelder's.
Don't miss the skating on the river
above viaduct.
Tonight occurs the Pythian dance
at Industrial hall.
Miss May Nicholson is suffering an
attack of the grip.
Attend the bargain shoe sale at N.
+. Peterson e. Cos.
Corn only 81 cents a bushel at
Beecher's commission house.
Dance at Stodd's hall Saturday
Feb. %. Admission % cents.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. r. Kenworthy are
back from their wedding tour.
One dollar quality knee pants as
cents at Simon IL Mosenfelder's.
Emmett Reeves has returned from
an extended stay in California and
Mexico.
Seventy-f7e cent quality knee
pants 40 cents at Simon & Moseu-
felder's.
The Clara Schumaun Ladies's or
chestra at Harper's theatre this
evening.
Miss Margaret Kane returned to-
day to Peoria after brief visit with
relatives.
Mrs. |. Burnett, of Joliet, is visit
ing at Mrs. Georges on rwenty-sec-
ond street.
Fresh Columbia river salmon,
trout, whitefsh. herring aud smells
at Hess Bros.
Glassware smashing sale at Nc.
Cabc's this week. Prices half and
quarter values.
Beecher has plenty of fresh eggs,
creamery and dairy butter to sell at
wholesale or retail.
Mrs. NJ. T. Stafford has gone to
Blue Island on n visit to her daugh.
ter, Mrs. A. r. Rough.
An elegant line OF exclusive style
in finer novelties ladies' shirt waist s
at McCabe's opening sale this week.
The Clara Schumann Ladies' or
chestra opens 3-night entertain.
ment at liarper's theatre this eve-
ming.
William Quiulan has opened a gro.
Gerry store at the corner of Four
tenth avenue and Thirty-ninth
street.
No matter why. when, where, wha,
or who You want THE ARGUS want
column will bring you the desired
result.
Mrs. j. c. Plat has gone to War.
saw, Ill. in respone to information
!. of the death of her sister there yes
terday.
McCabe's opening sale of ladies
for So cents; those worth Sl.25 for SO
and IS cents.
Charles Buford is much improved
today and DR.. Ludewig feels that he
will now soon recover from his recent
severe throat trouble.
Charles Bartson, who pitched for
Rock Island three years ago. has
signed with his home team AZ Peoria
for the coming season.
j. Il. Stemmer, the well known
engineer Oh the c., NJ. & st. p. road
is very i'll with typhoid fever at his
home, 2il2 Fifth avenue.
The anniversary of Martin Luther.
death is to be observed by the Tri
City Luther League at Augustaus
college chapel this evening.
The First n. +. church will serve
one of its famous chicken pie SUP
pers Friday evening, Feb. 81 for 81
cents in the parlors, of the church
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-18
Getting There swiftly.

The lower chord of the island shore
span of the new Rock Island bridge
was laid today. the four center posts
put up, with all the rods completed.
together with one side of the upper
chord and the other side will be in
place by tonight. BY tomorrow
noon it is expected the trusses will
be swung.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-18
You hear it almost eyerywhcr

You hear it almost everywhere,
and read it in the newspapers, that
Simmons Liver Regulator is the best
liver remedy. and the best spring
medicine, and the best blood medi.
cine. 1.-The only medicine OF any
consequence that use is Simmons
Liver Regulator. = So wrote r.
A. Cobb. of Morganton, n. G. And
w. f. Park, NJ. d., of Tracy City.
Tenn, writes: Simmons Liver
Regulator is the best"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-18
MCInfYTe-ReCk Dry Goods Co.
1909 and17
Muslin Underwear Department

Muslin Underwear Department.
TGROwS better and better-shis Muslin Under
wear department of ours. and it's small wonder
that the sales grow greater each The third
week of special selling finds bargains OF more than
passing interest
At 25c-Corset Covers OF muslin and cambria.
tucked and beaded pretty Hamburg embroidery trim.
med worth S5c and 40c, this week Csc.
Mssc-Drawcr. tnks deep embrcide
English value VIII 5c dozen
splendid styles Of only 40c
w,hdeep good muslin foundation elu-
ter tucks. usually 81
Skirts. good muslin four ucks and deep hem
value
ys-we Night Gowns the lots
rnmed tucked
flushed with embroidery generous
sizc snd worth less ihAn$l
Laces.
sale prices mneh lees than
Val c - Sc AID up Better values
and
Fine Oriental color very wssh dresses
1s.sca yard and
Ideas
In Point Paris opcnwork Lace with bands match.
venise for colac,s much in vogue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-18

Fair weather and very little change
in temperature tonight and Wednes-
day. Westerly winds. Today's
temperature %.
F. J. WALL, Observer.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-15

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY.
Philadelphia at Chicago.
Boston at Pittsburg.
New York at Cleveland


The Philadelphia Press says
Wilmington again made the Athletics
look like a lot of 'yaps' yesterday after
noon, and captured another game This
time by the score of Ito ). The locals both
outbattod andeutflcldcd the Delawareans,
but there it stopped. On the bases they
were IA lot of wooden men, who remained
glued to the bags until bntted around
home, while The visitor; again gave a brill
liant exhibition Of running bases, having
no less than eleven to their credit Their
daring between the base lines ratified both
pitcher and catcher, and half tho time
both were up in the air The Wilmingtons
seemed to do just as they pleased after
they reached first base, which was pretty
often.
Three. fingered Smith, with Milligan as
the receiving end, made their first appear
ances in an Athletic uniform, and both
were given hearty reception, especially
the latter. Smith seemed TO have absolutely
no control of the ball whatever, and his
bases on balls and wild pitches were very
costly AID gave the visitors seven Of their
runs: He kept Mllligan on the jump to
stop his Giraffe delivery, tand finally he
caught one on his bare hand and had to
retire with split finger Wcand taking
his place. Even Wcand could not hold
Smiths pitching; SO as the latter show
Gu llp disposition TO steady down, Mana
ger Sharsig yanked him out and substitl.
ted Hess, who was not much Of an i'm
provement.
In Mctatlcrty. who pitched yesterday,
Wilmington has another good twirlcr, and
vii h the exception of Moran, who had his
batting clothes on yesterday. making four
hits out of as many times at bat, two of
which wore for three bases each. Graham
and Lever, the locals, could do nothing
with him. He had speed to sell yesterday
but that was about all. Both teams al
ternatcly made some good and bad plays.
Graham made great stop Of II hot hit
down the left field foul line. Gallagher
gathered in basu hit after base-ht at short
and Lever made phenomenal catch of a
line drive off tho right field wall The
score:
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-15

There was meeting of tho Water Com.
mlssioners yesterday afternoon at which
superintendent Van Trump reported a
waste Of water at the City Hall and tho
GGard Instructed the secretary to notify
Clty Council Of the waste and have It
place new fixtures in the building. A re.
preventative of Philadelphia pump man.
u1acture explained new water gates that
will be tried. The advantage lies in the
fact that the gates are able to cut off, but
lack at time IN making repairs instead
of cutting off the supply of several ns
now.
=, Twenty benches were ordered placed in
Rodney street park.
The new steam arrangement put in by
Fl. h. Worthington, of New York, has
been been tested and has given satisfaction.
The secretary reported the balan &C In bank
to be sSS, 1886. Bills to the amount of
u, 4O9. "a were ordered paid. The weekly
payroll Of sS68. 64 was ordered maid,