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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-19
OLD STEAMBOAT STRIFE,
Former Days OF River RivsIry Arc Re-
called.

j. B. Barnes writes the Port Byron
Globe as follows concerning steam
boat rivalry on the Mississippi:
The present strife between Cap
tains Streckfus and Long is re-
minder of the days of sc, when the
old Northern Line Packet company
was az its high tide Of prosperity.
At that time the company was run
ming some short line packets indie
pendent Of their first class through
steamers, Of which they operated
some half dozen or more. At the
time l referred to they they had on
the line between Clinton and Daven-
port the little steamers, Charley
Cheaver and Bill Henderson. and
they were up and down night and
morning each day. But presently
the steamer Iowa, owned by local
company. in which the late Capt.
John Smith was interested, was put
on the line, and the strife between
them rsn SO high that the people
were carried for almost nothing.
On one occasion the writer, in COM
pany with several more LIE Claire
boys, was coming up from below on
Northern line boat, and on going
ashore at Davenport we were ac-
costed by Capt. Smith, who wanted
to know if we were going to LIE
Claire. We answered in the affirma-
tive. and that our fare was paid. He
then offered to pay US the price of
our fare and give US free ride to
lie Claire, and we accepted the
| offer"
River Ripiets.
The Sidney is due up.
The flagship. Quincy, came down
this afternoon.
The Bart r. Linehan came down
with l6 strings of logs.
The Verne Swain and Boardman
! were in aud out of port.
Boats up were the Lafayette Lamb,
10 Long. Winons and Bart E. Line
han.
The stage Of water at the Rock ISL
and bridge at a. m. was 175, at
noon it was 10; the temperature 70.
The Boardman and Long have been
reversed. The Long will hereafter
run with the Verne Swain and the
Boardman with the Winona.
The river is falling at st. Paul, La
Crosse. at the Des Moines rapids and
st. Louis; is rising at Red Wing and
McGregor, but stationary elsewhere.
The forecast is that during the
next "a hours the river will continue
nearly stationary from St. Paul to
Lacrosse. fall slightly at McGregor,
rise two to three -tenths foot at Du-
buque and remain stationary at Rock
Island.
There was collision between the
Verne Swain and Boardman near
Clinton this morning while bound
down stream. The Verne whistled
for right OF way. and instead of turn
ing out reasonable distance. as is
required by law, it is claimed the
Boardman put her nose into the little
packets bulk head and damaged it
considerably, but not So as to lay
her up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-19

The case of the state vs.. 10 n.
Long. for the assault of James Osborn
a week ago Sunday. is TO come up in
police court at Davenport tomorrow.
Mr. Osborn has been making steady
and encouraging progress since the
stsbbing. and it is possible that he
may be able to attend the trial and
give evidence, though this will be s
much as can and probably more than
his doctor will permit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-19
Silk Mitts.

We don't like to say very much
more about our silk mitts, for fear
you will think they are chestnuts.
but the fact is we over-bought, and
il low prices and a clean. nice, we'll
assorted stock both in quality and
price can induce you, we are bound
to sell you. We especially harp on
the low prices, such as are not
named elsewhere.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-19
To Cleanse.tha Sxatan

Efectually yet gently, when CO.'S
tive or bilious, or when the blood is
impure and sluggish, to permanently
overcome habitual constipation, to
awaken the kidneys and liver to a
healthy activity. without irritating
or weakening them. to dispel head
aches, colds or fevers. use Syrup OF
figs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-19

Have you ever heard of a medicine
with such record Of cures as Hood:
Sarsaparilla Don't you know tina,
Hoods Sarssparilla, the One True
Blood Purifier, has proved, over and
over again. that it has power to cure
even sitter all other remedies fail:
If you have impure blood you NAV
take Hoods Sarsaparilla with the
utmost confidence that it will dc
You good.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-19

In warm weather bowel mplaints
frequently result from over eating OF
over drinking. Foley's Collie Cure
affords perfect protection from all
bowel arrangements and is ruaran-
teed. Sold by nj. +. Bahnsen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-19
For Over fifty Ysars

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, sottens the gums.
allsys oil pain, cures wind collie. and
,s the best remedy for diarrhoea.
Twenty-Five cents . bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-19
MCCABE'S
A Starter.

To thoroughly advertise our new
fall corsets. just received. we will
this week, Tuesday and Wednesday.
sell limited number of regular
fall corset at 22c each. Only one to
customer. Remember for two
days only 22c, 22c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-19
Knife Sets.

tFhree in set.) Bread. cake and
pairing knives. Same as the
Christy.) This lot l2c per set.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-19

Generally fair tonight and Thurs
day; slightly warmer; east to south
iy winds. Today's temperature ~
+. j WALL, Ob.arver
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-19
Muslin Underwear.

We have told the half
call attention especially
Several styles of the size and
med all 1sc At SIC
The better kinds all
floor, main store)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-19
Umbrellas.

Owing to the unpleasant weather
of Saturday we will continue for
three days more our umbrella sale
at the same ridiculously low prices
as advertised for SATURDAY..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-19
iss6-reu Year Gu.r.,,..,soe

will replace free all work that I
have done during the past 10 years
that is not satisfactory.
g. nj. BABCoCK,
1fx5 Second avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-19

Hoods Pills assist digestion.
cents.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04

trol wagon on duty at the headquarters rom o'clock D. m. until ? o'clock a. m At this time the patrol driver goes off duty, leaving no one except the mounted man there until o'clock a. m. It often occurs that the mounted officer and the patrol driver have calls at the same time leaving the headquarters without any one. If urgent calls should happen to come In at this time there is no one to receive them
 l would also recommend the appoint ment of another sergeant to be known as the night sergeant, to assist the night captain in making his rounds and not Ing that the patrolmen are at their posts of duty.
 In conclusion will say that I sincerely acknowledge the material and indefati- gable efforts of the members of the board in organizing and carrying out the work of the year, and I fully realize the dsa- gfeeable position in which the board has been placed of late, and the many criti- cisms to which they have been subjected at the hands of a few impractical per sons. which criticisms may well be pass ed by without regard; and in behalf of the force and myself I beg leave to eX- press my deepest appreciation of their efforts. Very respectfully,
 T. c. MCDONALD,
 Chief of Police.
 Summaries.
 There are thirty men on the force, in cluding officers. one patrol driver and two wardens.
 During the year three resgnatons were accepted, two men discharged, ten men tried, five fined and five repri- manded.
 Average number of days worked by patrolmen, 309; average patrolmen on duty, 25.
 Total fees and fines, s31, ,296.
 Total cash receipts $9S5015
 taI tp;,N ln Is a1 ;x, five months, 1124.
 Trips of mounted men for four months, IA.
 Total arrests, 56o5.
 Total pay rolls for 1895. 1928 ,9e4.65
 De Facto Chairman Stevens addressed the board as follows:
 Gentlemen of the Board of Police Com missioners:
 In accepting the position to which you have assigned me I desire to express my appreciative thanks for the honor con ferred. Let me assure you my purpose will be to faithfully and impartially do my duty, and in our deliberations here let it be understood that every commits sioner is the peer of any other. I shall confidently expect each of you to meet the issues and assume his share of the responsibilities. Above all gentlemen let harmony and friendly feeling prevail. Should we differ let it be that contention or rather emula tion of who can best de- liberate and best agree. The annual re- port of the chief of police, which has been read in your hearing, speaks for itself and shows clearly the proficiency and worth of the police department of this city. I heartily congratulate the old board and every officer and member of the force on this splendid showing, and I feel that I voice the sentiment of every lava bidng citizen when I say: Well done, thou good and faithful servant" I regret that the governors appointment Of MT. Crawford has given rise to certain embarrassments in regard to the com missions chairmanship but considering the duty which I owe your action, I can do nothing but accept the office to which you have called me.
 The board adjourned until Tuesday evening, the 7th instant.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04

Highest temperature, 56; lowest, 3J; aver age, 43.
 BEN M. JACOBS,
 Local Observer. Reports received at Birmingham, Ala, on January 3, 1S96 Observations taken at all stations at q. m. 18th meridian time.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04
DR.Y.E. HOLLOWAY, E. SPECIALIST, PRIVATE DISEASES. Private Medical Dispensary Steiner Bank Building Corner First Twenty
 first Street, Birmingham, Ala. The Oldest, Best Equipped and Most Successful in the Souh Office Hours 8:3O m. l2 m l90 to 5:3O D. m.
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Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04

T indicates trace of rain or snow; indicates rise and Il fall.
 BEN M. JACOBS, Local Observer, Weather Bureau.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04
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Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04
Good fishing at East Lake. 10-1-tf
LAID TO REST.
The Remains of Mr. Steve Sullivan Inferred
 YesterdaY.
12-1-tf

, The remains of MT. Steve Sullivan were Inferred yesterday in Oak Hill cemetery. The funeral rites were conducted with high requiem mass at St. Paups, Rev Father OiReilley officiating. A large attendance of friends of the deceased paid respect to his memory.
 The late MT. Sullivan, it will be remem- bered, was the victim of a recent runa- way fatality at Pratt City.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04
THE WEATHER.

Washington, Jan 3.-Weather forecast for Saturday morning for Alabama: Fair; decidedly colder; northerly winds.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04
Old papers for sale cheap at this office.
SHOT TWICE,

c. Henry, a negro, is at the county aims house, where he is confined with slight wounds from pistol balls He went to Oxmoor to visit relatives and Thursday got in row with a crowd of negroes Some one shot him in the eye and shoulder but the wounds are not dangerous.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04
PRATT CITY.

Business Continues Good-No Vacant
 Houses to Let.
 Pratt City, Jan. 3-(Special )-Pratt City is enjoying good trade after tho holidays, contrary to the expectations of our merchants
 Our entire city is wrapped in mourning today, the result of the untimely and unfortunate death of MT. Sullivan.
 MT. Andrew McCan has been remanded to jail in default of bond of $2000 for the killing of his brother-in-law in this city last Sunday night There is not a vacant dwelling or bus iness house in Pratt City. Dwellings are especially in demand, and upstairs are being taken by parties moving into fhe city. There seems to be plenty of work for all to do and we have neither drones nor 1oafers.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04
YESTERDAYS TEMPERATURE.

As especially recorded for the State Herald on the standard thermometer at Hughes drug store, 1904 Second avenue. The figures given are in all instances for the temperature recorded in the shade and on a southern sheltered exposure.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04

The need for more men is quite preva- lent. but what is needed as badly, if not worse, is the adding to the force of two special men, to wear citizens clothes while at work. They would be of value to do hundreds of things that the man in uniform cannot perform These men will add greatly to the efficiency of the de- partment. They can visit places where a man in uniform can be detected at some distance from the place he intends visiting.
 There is also a great and urgent need for a night desk sergeant at police head- quarters. At present there is but one mounted man and the driver of the pa
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-04
DAILY BULLETIN.

U. S. Department of Agriculture,
 Weather Bureau,
 Office of Station Agent. Birmingham, Ala, Jan. 3, 1S96 Local observations during twenty-four hours ending at z D. m., central time:
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-05-10

Land Office at Guthrie, o. T., April 27
lSB.
Notice Is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice OF his
intention 10 make final proof In support
Of his claim, aud that said proof win be
made before the register aud receiver at
Guthrie, on June 4, 1896, viz
William Buoy for G or, sec %, twp l6
nTl W / NJ.
lie names the following witnesses ~
prove his continuous reside co upou q
cultivation OF, said land.
Add w Chrislis0n. Walter ) Wilson,
Peter Il ConWell, james n Anderson, all
OF DOdSw0rth, OK.
1860 A N ! CR0OK / sgisteT
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-05-10
WANT GREATER POWERS.
Laity Making Fight iD the Methodist
Conference to Curb Ministers.

Lalty Making Fight 10 the Methodist
Conference to Curb Ministers.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 9. The
Methodist general conference has now
been well started in the consideration
of the mass Of important business
which is before it. The excitement
over the woman delegate question
having been passed, the general cur
rent OF interest on other matters Is
becoming more apparent The lay
delegates are showing their purpose
to curtail, If possible, the powers
vested in the ministers, and make the
conduct of church affairs more demo-
cratic. That issue was raised yester-
day in one form in committee, and
will doubtless be the cause of more
than one hot debate on the floor OF
the conference The colored Meth
odists want bishop OF their own, and
so does China. II is proposed also to
tighten the lnbors Of the four older
bishops, who were appointed in 1872.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-05-10

OCCASIONALLY q tragedy happens
that causes every one to laugh A
section man near Revere, Mass, yes
terday saw a man on train crawl
through window, and leap to the
ground, though the train was running
thirty miles an hour lie was so badly
injured that he will die. lie was a
bridegroom on his wedding trip, and
jumped from the window Of his berth,
leaving his blushing bride behind him.
Now what do you suppose happened
to cause him to do that2
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-05-10

people only realized just what bad breath
means Bad breath is one of the symptom
OF constipation. some Of the other symp
toms are sour stomach, loss Of appetite
sick and bilious headache, dizziness, heart
burn and distress aftcI eating. These
things mean indigestion. They lead 90
dyspepsia and worse things They an start
with constipation, and constipation Is inex-
cusable because Il can be cured - cured
easily quickly aud permanently, by the use
Of Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets They
give 10 nature just the little help that she
needs There IS no case Of biliousness,
constipation, indigestion. heart bprn
OF any Of the rest Of the nightmare breed.
ing brood, that these little Pellets viii
not cure. Sold BY all medicine dealers.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-05-10

Land Office a Guthrie, o. T., April o..
SO.
Notice Is hereby given that the follow
ing g-named settler Las filed notice OF his
intention 20 make final proof in support
OF his claim, and tina, said proof viii be
made before the Register and Receiver al
Guthrie, o T., on June y, 1890 viz;
Lee Dostal for lots ], and hf Do e. ar
sec 4, twp Is, N We
lie names the following witnesses 20
prove his continuous residence upon and
Gu ltivation of said land. viz:
Hugh II MeCrary, William y Mitchell.
j Jaseph Gross, George Peaker, AN 0l
Guthrie. o. T.
$3.50 A n CROOK, Register.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-05-10
Premium for Lion Heads.

The girl, boy, married woman or
man bringing and giving MS the
largest number of lion heads cut from
Lion Coffee wrappers in the month of
April, May and June, beginning April
LIST, and all to be brought in by July
lst, will be given handsome Ban
quet onyx-handled lamp, valued at
$40 The party bringing the second
largest number will receive a hand
some chamber.set, value 81.
Come TO the store and see the pre-
NUNS you are to work for.
THE WELCOME GROCERY.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-05-10
rnE MERIT SYSTEM ORDER

A new order has been Issued extend
ing the application OF the meht sys-
TEN Ia the civil service OF the United |
States. Tnis order has been under
consideration for long time and its |
details are the result Of much cores |
pondence between the president, the
civil servi commissioners and the
head, of departments.
lei. stated that by This order 90, 800
posiliu are added 10 the classified
list, iu .teasing the whole number of
these position, from So 736 to IS, 1885
The number Of classified positions ex
empted from the operation OF the
merit system rules is reduced from p
009 10 575 and these are mostly posi-.
tions ofspecial confidence and trust
such as those OF cashiers
The order is so comprehensive that
| it brings under the merit system all,
with few exceptions, below the grade
OF officers subject to nomination by
the president and confirmation and
above the grade of laborers or work
men. That Is the substance OF it
briefly stated. 1t is the most impor-
tant order issued since the introduc-
tion of the merit system ten years ago
and makes the reform practically,com-
plete, placing IL, no doubt, beyond
danger from the assaults OF its enc
mics.
This reform is serious blow to
practical politicians of the kind who
depend for Advancement upon their
skill in dividing the spoils, says the
Chicago Chronicle But it will place
our politics on higher plane and inn
prove the service, as it has already
done TO no small extent
II Is claimed by some partisan organs
that this great extension Of the sys-
tenn at the present time was prompted
by the expectation Of a Republican ad-
ministration after the 4th Of March
next and the desire to perpetuate the
tenure OF Democratic partisans. This
is Rratuitous assumption, but even
IL II is well founded the country Is to
be congratulated that partisan move
has contributed so greatly to the com.
plete overthrow Of the vicious aud de-
grading spoils system and to the elimi-
nation OF an element of corruption and
danger from our political system.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-05-10

WITH J. J Boles, Cole Martin, Judge
StranR, Judge Perkins, T.. l. Saddler,
f. NJ. Bamford, George Gardner, l. l..
Bridges and J c. Foster, out for
county attorney, and brother Bob
trying to play the dark horse
racket, the campaign bids fair to be
a lively one.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-05-10

DoNNELIEY and Brooks have been
given unimportant places on the school
committees by the Dom Smith gang,
but this will not deter them from
proving thorns IN the flesh OF the ring
gang Donnelley and Brooks are
sober, honest business men and will
protect local school interests
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-05-10

FIRED BAILEY, the mildmannered
Populist Of Perry, Is anxious TO be re.
garded as a congressional standard
bearer this fall. This CUTS both the
editor and associate editor OF the Rep
rcsentative on the receptive list.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-05-10

THE Oklahoma City school board
ordered the commencement program
from Chicago. The local papers, IL
they have any backbone, will refuse
to notice the commencement in any
NAV
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-05-10

II you want to sell or lease your
farm, come in and list it with me. |
may be able to find you purch haser
or a tenant and draw your papers for
you. / also make loans aud invest
ments. Office over Seat on's drug
store Oklahoma avenue M. p. Trot-
ter.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-05-10

pride, is jorning or in sympathy with
the The Republican Club. The women
and children are turning out in thou
san is and crying down on the lilly
white Republlcans-The Whip o-wills
and bull frog are following down
with the lilly whites
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-05-10

OoM SLY OBEHLASpER is making pre-
parations to go the Trahsvaal. Dom
Sly's farm on the west side has be.
come so arid that he is unable to raise
an umbrella or a fuss with his young
r.. "a
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-05-10

Ir looks as tho1gh the dentists are
afraid 20 have their prices known un-
I'll after they have the customers
clinched People should be careful to
find out the cost before they let these
gentlemen get at their mouths
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-05-10

THE red man will work. Chief Is
parhecher Of the Creek nation, who
has returned home from Washington,
says the pasture fences shall be cut iu
that nation II he has TO do the work
himself
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-05-10
CHICAGO NOT TO LOSE 1T.
Democratic National Convention Certain
"a ua natd In the windy CltV

Democratic National Convention CertaiR
to he Held Ia the windy city.
CHICAGO, May chairman Har'
rity, of the Democratic National COM
mittee, with S. P Sherin of Indiana,
j. G. Prathcr Of Missouri, 4. II. Sher-
Icy of Kentucky and Hen Il. Cable Of
Illinois, all members of the sub-com-
mittee OF the National committee,
came to Chicago yesterday and went
into session at the Wellington hotel.
They were joined by Joseph Donners-
berger and A. A. Goodrich of the
local committee. MIR. Donnersberger
handed a check to Mr. IIarrity for
SIS ,OOG, which with the $40, 900 already
paid, makes s25, 600, leaving only Si5,-
600 to be paid. The convention will
be held in Chicago.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-05-10

Vols l, and 3 Oklahoma Supreme
Court Reports for sale, price reduced
20 SO so per volume, or $1,000 for
complete set Also limited mum Der
of Statutes of 1890 and 1893, and Ses-
sion Laws OF s95 for sale.
EDGAR w. JoNEs,
Territorial Librarian.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-05-10

THE throbbing, meaty and poetic
lips OF Judge George Napier Perkins
should be rented at once by Cole Mar
tin. His county attorney boom needs
a soft place on which TO fall
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-05-10

An oklahoma county farmer,
recently wrote TO New Orleans for
some of that "Mardi Grass seed we
have seen 50 much in the papers
about
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-05-10

THE exact date Of the adjournment
Of congress is not yet fixed, but we
feel perfectly safe in saying that IL
will not adjourn Lefore it ought TO.