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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1896-08-07
A PARTISAN ROMANCE,
G~s7:o-CSsn:c D=aE=@ witnessed Dy Crowd
on a Bridge.

One of the funniest episodes ever
Witnessed. by the public delighted the
passers-by on I'M Louis Philippe bridge
at Paris the other day, says the New
York Journal. About 4 o'clock in the
afternoon a wild eyed man, apparently
close to 80 years of age, stopped in the
middle of the bridge. There, with his
elbows resting on the parapet, he
paused and rennined for some time
looking fXedly II the direction of the
DUAL de THotel d Vile, where a hand
some young wtman leaned from a
fourth-story window, with her eyes
resting upon him Their glances met.
Then each wave( the other a kiss Of
adieu. A second later the young man
threw one leg Ovfr the parapet OF the
bridge, apparently on the point OF cast
ing himself into he muddy waters of
the Seine below. People rushed for
ward to stop hin. But they paused
when they saw hip hesitate, still gaz-
ing at the fourth tory window on the
opposite bank, whPre stood the pretty
young woman. With it's instructive
passion for a dramtic scene the Paris
ian crowd held back and watched
breathlessly the oitcome of the little
drama which it fit sure was to be
played out before It's eyes and which
all mentally resolfd they would see
finished without an attempt to retard
it's progress. At tho same moment the
young man threw hill leg over the para
pet the young womA put hers-and it
was a plump and dintily stockinged
one-out over the widow ledge. There
was no doubt that ifhe threw himself
into the river she Buld cast herself
down upon the paviig stones in the
.+,oo+ 6ffr foot halor A l,,,rioS 1,1ic
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1896-08-07

Capt. O'Brien declares that he has the
prince of swindlers in custody. De-
t~ectives Formosa, Brown and Wood
have been hunting for him for three
months, and fianally caught him yester-
day morning at the Bayard house in
Broadway.
Though he has robbed for ten years
and has found victims all the way
from Boston to the Pacific coast and
from Montreal to the Gulf, Weaver has
never been in Jail for more than a
few days at a time. 3
He has been arrested frequently and
his picture is No. 1877 in the rogues'
gallery. Once he came very near going
to state prison. That was in Chicago,
in 1883, whcn, working in partnership
with a man named Hartman, he Sc
cured $4,000 from a Chicago wooden
merchant. Since then he has worked
alone.
Of late years Weaver has devoted
his attention to swindling business
men by his alleged connection with
newspapers. His plan is TO go to a
newspaper ard represent that he
wishes to buy a certain amount Of ad.
vertising pace. Armed with strong
letters Of recommendation, he is apt to
obtain what he wants. Then he ex-
plains hat his idea is to secure space
in newspapers printed in different lam
guages in one city. This space he pro-
poses to sell at an advance rate to Gus
toners. Besides this newspaper space
each customer is to receive a certain
Number Of international Directories"
Having made his contract with the
newspapers, Weaver represents to ad-
vertisers that all the newspapers have
entered a combination and that ne rep
resents them. On the strength IF this
representation, backed by his contracts,
he f1eeces his victims.
Early last winter Weaver appeared
at the Waldorf and claimed to repre-
sent a syndicate of Boston newspapers.
He did a large business and opened an
office on Duane street, employing sew
eral clerks. His printing was done by
T.. B. Mead of As Rose street and Fru-
gene & Baletto and Isaac Gildmon of
Psi William street. Advertisements
were obtained by the hundred, all be-
ing paid for in advance.
Finally, on Feb. 20, Weaver declared
that he needed rest, and said he WAS
going to Florida on his yacht. He had
hardly left town when the police were
asked to arrest him. The Weaver I'M
der arrest refuses to say anything about
himself, but admits that he has a yacht
now at Bay Ridge.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1896-08-07
Proper Pride.

"And you say you will not have q
cork Lego" asked the doctor after
cutting off the leg Of a mar who had
met with an accident
Sure, that's pfwhat l said. And
don't you forget it."
why not?"
''Why not, sure? You don't know
me, sor! A Cork leg, and me a
Connaught man? Oh, no; Id dole
foorst '-Arkansaw Traveller.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1896-08-07
Mrs. Kcndal's Complexion Regimen.

Mrs. Kendall, who is so Justly noted
for her lovely complexion, gives the
following as her complexion recipe:
Ten hours sleep every night, a four
mile walk every day, vigorous rub
bling in cold water, brown bread, no
sweets and no coffee.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1896-08-07
WORSE THAN PlDCEON.ENGLlSH
English as She Is Spoke" by Many

English as She Is Spoke" by Many
"Londoners.
After living awhile in London, writes
a correspondent to the St. Louis Repub-
lie, an American begins to think that
the English language is something like
Inc Christian religion. In each case
the fundamental idea may be the same
wherever you find it, but the variations
on it are bewildering, not to say up
setting. American English is no more
like English English as spoken in
London-than a Universalist is like a
blue Presbyterian.
You are apt to begin finding out the
dissimularity between English as it
ought to be spoken and English as it
is spoken, the first time you go shop
ping in London.
In travelling it is worse, eve when
you are undertaking such a sample of
a journey as a trip on the underground
Or must one say in the underground?
Or with the underground? At any rate,
it is a railroad a little quicker thar the
buses and a little slower than walking,
unless you just make connections. 1t
is like this:
You-"A ticket, please"
He-"Wot fur? Gle means to what
place.
You'll want to take the elevated
fOr-"
He-"Wot sly, lydy?" (What did you
say, ladyD
You-."The elevated fol-"
He-"Never cared of the mime. May
be you mean Elephant and Castle;
that's bus line"
You-"No; I want a railroad ticket"
He-"Oh, rilewy; you mean under"
ground"
You (doubtfully, as you look at the
long stairs you must climb up to get
to the underground" and hear a train
thunder by overhead)-"Wen, yes; un-
derground."
He-"What fur?"
You-"Why, to get uptown"
He (exasperatingly-"W'ere do you
want to go? Gmploringly.) 'Urry up.
lydy, don't tike all dye"
You-"Notting Hill"
He-"Notting i'll or Noting ill
Ghyte stytion?'
You (at a venture)-"Ghyte station, l
think" He looks at you sourly and you
return the look blandly, unconscious
that you have, to his face, mimicked
his cocknification of the words gate
station.
He-"What clawss?"
You Qike all American idiots)-
First, please"
He-"Return ticket?"
You-"Return? No; I want to 90
there"
He (sarcastically)-"Iynte you nuv-
yer coming back ageyne? If yo
hare, don't you want a return?"
You-"Oh, a round trip; yes, of
course"
He-"Ere you hare (meaning here is
the ticket and ere's your chynge.
Mykyste!!"
This last word translated in to Amer
lean English means make haste. And
you, as you frantically sweep an unas-
sorted mass of half-crowns, f~lorries.
shillings, %siXpences and three sorts of
coppers to your purse, wish to say
that you are making haste. But I'M
consciously dropping into the Lon
donese dialect you calculate, Il am a.
myking hyste."
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1896-08-07

That was a ready retort of the Bath
amateur who, when a cabbage was
thrown upon the stage, announced that
the party who had lost his head could
have the same by coming forward
Lewiston Journal.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1896-08-07
No Good.

No Good.
How do you like your new music
-->I - O,J
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1896-08-07
A CLEVER SWINDLER.
POLICE CALL HIM THE PRINCE
OF HIS TRADE.
He Owns q Yacht and Takes TRIPS to
Florida-When in New York He Lives
at One of the Swell Hotels - Cleared
100000 in Five Years.
C H O

&c H 0 L S j.
w e a v is e
swindler who keeps
a yacht, and when
he honors New
York by paying the
city a visit, stops at
the Waldorf, COM
ments the New
York Journal. In
five a the pc
lice say, he has
,.A 30 Is ;o%{~~
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1896-08-07

Piso's Cure for Consumption is our only
medicine for coughs and colds.-Mrs. c.
Be,tz, 439 9Th ave-, Denver, Col, Nov. 8, '95
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1896-08-07
Personal.

n M who has been benefited by the
use of DR.. Williams Pink Pills. will receive in
formation OF much value and interest by writ
ing to "Pink Pills. p. O. Box 1892, Philadel-
phia. Pa,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1896-08-07
EDUCATIONAL.
ACADEMY OF The SACRED HEART

ST. JOSEPH, MO.
The course Of instruction in this academy, conducted
by the Religious of the Sacred Heart, embraces the
whole range Of subjects necessary to constitute q solid
and refined education. Propriety Of department, po>
sonal neatness and the principles Of morality arc Oh.
jects of uncensing attention. Extensive grounds az.
ford the pupils every facility for useful bodily exer
else; their health is an object OF constant solicitudA,
and in sickness they are attended with maternal raro.
Fall term opens Tuesday, Sept. l. Terms for sesNioG
Of 5 months, payable in advance, Oils, this includes
tuition, board, washing. courses in French, GerroaA
or Latin, uso Of library and physician's fec. For fur.
ther particulars address. THE SUPERIOR.
Academy Sacred Heart. St. Joseph, Mo,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1896-08-07

Many alleged economies of suburban life
are imaginary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-07
Camp CnllIngs.

Mrs. Charles Fiebig, of Camp Syl-
van. has been sick for the past few
days.
Miss Ella Ullemeyer, of Rock Isl.
and. was visiting Miss Marie Konosky
at Camp Locust this week.
Eagle Camp has stepped to the
front aud claims the fishing cham
pionship of the island. the boys hay
ing enticed 40 citizens of the fnnv
tribe from the bosom of the mighty
deep Tuesday. 1t must be so, as the
boys agree on the numb Der.
Camp Breezy Time is located where
Paradise Alley formerly held forth.
The camp is not entirel y settled yet.
but likely viii DE by the latter part
OF the week. The camp register
contains the following names: Mr..
and Mrs. Daniel Scully, Jr,
and Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Cotterall,
Misses Mamie Fender, Fannie Pen
der, of Chicago, Nellie Brough. Mel
lie Adams, Nellie Scully. William
Scully, OF Ossalcosa Iowa, Milo
Scully, Mrs Robert Smith. of Mo-
line, and John Scully. The camp
watchword is '.l6 to l." When they
arrived ut camp there were 16 silver
ties ia the wagon and one (g)old
horse had all he could do to haul the
load to camp.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-07
SOUTH HEIGHTS HAPPENINGS.

South HEIGHTS, Aug. 6.-Alr. and
Mrs. John Irwin welcomed little
daughter to their home Tuesday.
John Campbell has torn down his
barn, and is having nice large one
built.
Mrs. G. &. Dack and niece, Miss
Esther Spicer. visited friends in the
country Wednesday,.
Miss Smith arrived Tuesday even.
ing TO make her home with her
brother. Daniel Smith
Mrs. Il. Motif, of Taylor Ridge,
has been spending the week with Mr..
and Mrs. II. X. Walker.
There will be a house warming and
dance at August Schmidt's new
house Thursday evening.
Miss Grace Hayes, who has been
sick for some time, was reported j
little better the first of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johu Aster have re-
ceived word from Dubuque that they
have another granddaughter at tha,
place.
i. A. Edwards was called TO Daven.
port Tuesday evening on account Of
the serious lines, of his father q,
that place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-07

1Ss6-Csn Year Gaaran.es-rsss.
will replace free ell work that |
have done during the past 10 year g
that Is not satisfactory.
G. Ii. BABcocK,
1425 Second avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-07
SINGING OF THE CHIMES
Tower Opera Company Gives a Delightful
Performance.

HnWer OpeIa Company Gives q Heil8nt1
Performance.
1.-The Chimes of Normandy" was
sung with delightful effect by the
Tower Opera company at Harper's
theatre last evening. The perform
ance was benefit for St. Anthony's
hospital. and an audience which
comfortably filed the theatre
ariisticslly staged, the costumes be-
ming specially handsome. and it mas
been long time since such an en-
thusiastic audience hiss graced the
auditorium Of that amusement house;
every meritorious selection was gen.
erously encored AID the audience
presented Missess Darlington aud
Carey with bouquets.
There is something enlivening yet
sweet about The Chimes Of Nor
many" and its life and sweetness
was brought out artistically and
gracefully last night; in fact the
company made such hit that Mau-
| ager Mackay has decided to give
1.-The Chimes of Normandy" for the
remainder of the engagement. Har-
ry Allen assumed the role Of the Mar
quis of Comeville; T. j johnson, Le-
Bailli; Harry Davies, Grenichieux:
George Herbert, Gaspard; May Car
ringt"n, Germaiue; Myrtle Vane,
Serpolette; Rillo Ward, Gertrude,
and Pauline De La Pax. Nanetta
All of the parts were admirably sus-
tanned, the singing Of Mr.. Davies
and Miss Carrington being particular
ly sweet Miss Vans, who in previous
performances took minor parts.
proved herself an ideal mischief
maker in the role of Serpolette, her
acting being perfection itself. The
character of the miser was admira-
by represented by MIR. Herbert, who
received hearty ovation and was
called before the curtain twice; and
the chorus, the mem bers of which
are excellentlv disciplined, did finely.
Miss Carey, who had no part in
the opera. sang between the acts,
giving "A Summar Night" by A
Gordon Thomas, and for an encore
"A Question" by Frank Lynes. Miss
CsreJ will continue to sing during
the intermissions.
Mr.. Allen was obliged TO leaves for
New York today to Join the Frqhmsn
company. His part will be SUD by
Mr.. johnson, whose La Bailli will be
taken by Mr.. Nor,hwsy.
The Chimes of Normandy" will
be presented throughout the, re-
maindercf the engagement, includ-
ing this evening. the matinee to-
morrow afternoon and the perform
ance tomorrow evening. For the
matinee tomorrow the admission will
be is and % cents. The same con-
ii. ions "A to the weather will pre-
vail as heretofore-in the event of
dampness the entertainment will be
given at Harper's theatre. S...Aa-
thongs hospital has shared in the
benefits of the past two nights aud
tonight and tomorrow night the
knights Of Pythias encampmen,
fund is to have the benefit.
The Doubt family furnishes the
orchestral accompaniment and de-
serves special word Of praise for
its clever execution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-07
WoOduen Day.

T. Fl. Thomas has been selected as
president OF the day and c. F. Gaes-
Jer as chief marshal on the occasion
of the annual log rolling arranged by
the Rock Island Woodman camps
which occurs at the hopfields Aug.
ID. Addresses will be delivered by
Gen. j. N. Reece, j. A. Roden burg.
NJ. Quackenbush and c. T. Heywood
and local orators. There will be 9
parade in the morning The line of
march will be from the armory build.
ing west on Third avenue to Four.
teenth street. north to Second ave.
nue.. east to Twentieth street. south
TO Fourth avenue. west to Twelfth
street, thence TO the grounds, where
aside from the speechmaking there
will be entertainment OF all kinds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-07
PICK OF THE POPULlsTs.
DELEGATES Selected to vArioris Conventions !
ut Yesterday Afternooa,s Assemblv

DELEGATES Selected to vAricr1k Converts ns
Mt Yesterday Afternoons Assembly.
The peoples party convention as
sembled at the court house at 4:S0
yesterday afternoon and elected
Louis Jahns as chairman aud T. H.
Ellis secretary, who were afterward
made the permanent officers of the
convention. The convention de.
cided not to nominate county
ticket.
The following delegates were se-
lected to attend the senatorial con-
vention next Monday: NJ. d. Hau-
berg. F. W. Lets n. August Kiebe,
L. II. Ellis, Peter Grath. Louis
Jahns. d. 4. Weatherhead, a A..
8nffdm, Il Letsch, Peter Cewe.
An invitation was extended the
silver men q the county to meet
with the convention and express
their wishes regarding the selection
OF state representative.
The following named persons were
selected as delegates to attend the
state contention, which meets at
Springfield Aug. II: I. II. Ellis,
Peter Groth, f. W. Letsch, NJ. ID.
aau berg, A. A. Buffum, August
Kiebe, z. Letsch, d. A. Weatherhesd.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-07

THE ARGUS delivered every even.
ing st your door ut l0c Q week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-07
Cure for Headache

As remedy for all forms OF head.
ache Electric Bitters has proved to
be the very best. 1t effects perma.
nent cure. and the most dreaded ha.
bituai sick headaches yield to it's IL
tuence. We urge all who are af.
hicted to procure bottle, and give
this remedy fair trial. In cases OF
habitual constipation Electric Bitters
cures by giving the needed tone to
the bowels. and few cases long resis,
the use Of this medicine. Try il
once. Large BOTTLES only so cents at
Hartz & Ullemever's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-07

Very low rates viii be made BY the
Missouri. Kansas 81 Texas railway,
Tor excursions OF August and IS,
Septem Der !, Is aud 90. to the south
Tor home seekers and harvesters
FOR particulars. apply to the neares,
local agent or address II A. Cher
rier. SIG Marquette building, Chi
cago, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-07
BucxIen's Arnica ,salvs

The best save IN the world for
cuts, bruises. sores, ulcers, salt
rheum. fever sores. tas1er, ohapped
hands. chiiSlsiIe. ccrrs and ell Skin
eruptiors, and positively cures
piles or no pay required. It ia guar.
anteed TO give perfect satisfaction. o,
money refunded. Price Is cents cev
box. For sale by Harti d Ul;emeysY
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-07
Are You Tired

All the time? This condition is a
sure indication that your blood is
not rich and nourishing as it ought
TO be and it may be if you will take
few bottles of the great blood puri-
fer. Hoods sarsaparilla. Thous-
ands write that Hoods Ssrsaparilla
has cured them of that tired feeling
by giving them rich, red blood.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-07
Hot Weather l,ulea.

In warm weather bowel complaints
frequently result from over eating or
over drinking. Foley's Collie Cure
affords perfect protection from all
bowel arrangements and is guaran-
teed. Sold by NJ. +. Babnsen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-07
COUNTY BUXI DING,
Transfers.

Aug. 5-Mattie II. Arp to j. F. w.
Schultz, part assessors lot 3, SO, IS,
1w. $I,400.
Matte II. Arp to j. F. W. Schultz
part assessors lot 2. SO. IS. 1w, $500
Iicansed Tn We'd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-07

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup BIS.
been used for children tecthirg. /,
sootbes The child, softens the gums
aNays all pain, cures wind colo, enc
is the best remedy for djarShoon
Twenty-Five cents bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-07
FARMER ISM TOWN
Champion Wrestler Looking for
Match.
Has A THOUSAND TO WAGER

Comes Down for . Short Visit and Pee
pared to Meet Any Catch -. Catch Can
MsR Who Has the Necsssary-relis of
His First Battle.
Farmer" Burns has transferred
his home from the green
fields Of HaU kayedom to Chi
cago. He has beea in the east for
some moths playing engagements
at which he was booked TO meet all
corners. But the big hearted farm
er's" thoughts turn to boyhood scenes
in the vicinity of Big Rock OCCASION
ally and the consequence is always a
visit. So the farmer" blew into
the city Yesterday. He will spend a
short time in the neighborhood call
ing On old acq uain.a Lces and should
any OF the strong men happen along
thisway locking for satisfaction,
Burns says he is prepared to meet any
one of them who has the necessary
money. Is he does not feel disposed to
enter the arena at this season in a
championship contest unless there
is something like thousand dollars
at stake. anyway.
In fact, the farmer" would like
70 get match in Rock Island in the
near future. He still carries the
catch-as-catch-csn championship of
the world and don't seem at all wor-
ried about being compelled to sur
render the distinction which he has
so long enjoyed very soon. Travel
and different associations don't have
any effect on the farmers" naturally
quiet disposition. He is always the
same; a pleasant CON- panion and true
friend.
Mr.. Burns becomes reminiscent
now and then and it is to his old
home in Iowa TO which his thoughts
first drift.
Ris First Match.
Il often recall to mind my first
wrestling match for money!" said
the farmer" last night while talk
ing to delegation of friends. 1.-The
Tray Was pulled off in our back yard.
My opponent was husky lad named
Donahue. was just IL years old
The stakes were $40 side. l was
backed by my father. And I'll tell
you never had to fight harder for a
victory in after years. Donahue was
as toug h as they made them in those
days. We fought and tussled for
just one hour when victory dawned
upon my youthful brow. | threw
him three straight falls. Aud of
course l was the biggest fellow in
our town thereafter-in other words,
| was the cock of the walk among the
lads OF the neighborhood."
Burns is now IS years Of age and
he has wrestled in about three shous-
and matches. No one would take
him for a champion, to Judge from
his appearances; and he tells OF an n
aden. which bears this out which
occurred in Sioux Falls, S. D., a
few years ago. He arrived in the
city and put up at good hotel. a
travelling man happened to know
him and pointed him out as the
champion wrestler in his line in the
world. The travellers friends gave
him the laugh. But he insisted tina
he was right and wagered 500 with
q doubling friend that the man
whom he said was Burns could throw
any ten men in the town in an hour.
The money was put up and the
''farmer" defeated the ten in 40
minutes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-07

Hoods Pills act easily snd
promptly on the liver and bowels.
Cures SIGH headache.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-07

Licensed to Wed,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-07

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the bones joints and muscles. sypbietic Insanity.
Scurvy. scro!ula in many forms. The above ard
hundred other forme Of di.esse are tTacecbe
directly or indirectly 10 Syphiitic Blood Poison
for which the DIR. Jack-on's English Safety Tab
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its vaua. II neglected such i.oubi.s result fatal
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