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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-15
Davenport Mile Track Trains,

Sept. Is to Is train will leave
Twentieth street depot daily for the
Davenport mile track at o'clock D.
m. This train will return to Rock
Island after the last race is finished
each evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-15

All voters of the Fifth ward are re.
quested to meet at the Twentv-sec.
ond street hose house Tuesday even.
Ing for the purpose Of organizing q
Bryan club.
F.J. STAAssEN, Committeeman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Callahan,
ST.. hereby desire to thank all who
assisted them during the last illness
and at the funeral of their beloved
daughter, Mrs. Ellen Cook.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-15
Dress Goods Dept.

~ - OSSSOS SSNks
Colored Novelties Nowhere else
in the tri-cities to be found
but here. Fancy English
silk mixed suitings, imported
Serge (all colors). plain all
wool suitings, fancy checks,
boucle cheeks with silk mixed
piaids, all d:
Colored Novelties-Fancy block
checks, in correct colorings.
such as red and black, green
and black, blue and black, red
and black, all
46 inch French serges (all col
ors). have been ready sellers
at SOC: new arrivals all 20 in
this week, your choice. 80.
Black novelties, consisting of
Ecroyds and other we'll
known brands such as Priest
leys and Gold Medal, etc, at
per yard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-15

The "Tyrian era.' which prevailed
extensively in Syria for many ages, be-
gan Oct. 10, 3. c. 1875. 1t commemo-
rated the independence of Tyre from the
yoke Of the Syrian kings
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-15
The w leather.

Clearing this afternoon; generally
fair tonight and Wednesday, grow.
ing warmer; northerly winds. To
days Temperature, Il.
F. j. WALZ, Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-15
To Cure . Coss In lime i,sy.

Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the m oney
IL il fails to cure. 25 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-15

THERE is another surprise in Maine
that the republicans seem to have
overlooked. Tom Reed is reelected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-15

1ss6-ren Year Guarsnee. -lsp0.
will replace free all work that
have done during the past 10 years
that Is not satisfactory.
q. nj. BAPCocK,
1905 Second avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-15

DOR RENT-6ROOM HOUSE. 9,a SEW.
- enth avenue. Apply to George +. Roth
Masonic Temple.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-15

ENOR RENT-A FINE. LARGE I2-ROOM
Il 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.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-15

FOR RENT-A GOOD HOUSE AT elo;
= also second story, nice, large, airy
rooms, at u at 10ll Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-15

"ANTED-GOOD RELIABLE HELP OF
w all kinds who can furnish references to
use THE ARGUS want column. Calls are re.
ceived at this ONCE daily for domestics, etc
who can come well recommended. Try this
column for situation and If you are reliable
you will get one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-15

To the aldermen: Stand by the
lovee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-15

"ANTED-MENw WHO WILL WORK FOR
w e15 a month salary large commission
selling staple goods by sample to dealers. Ex-
perience unnecessary. Write US. Household
Specially company, a w. Fourth street, Gin.
cinnati, Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-15
FOR RENT.

ENOR RENT-A PLEASANT OFFICE ROOM
l. in the Carse building on Second avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-15

WANTED A GIRL FOR GENERAL
w Homework at e2l Twenty first street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-15

"ANTED-A GOOD. RELIABLE GIRL
w cook at IA Twentieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-15

W who wish to correspond for pleasure, or
with view to matromony to Join the Eastern
Ohio Corresponding Bureau, Salem, Ohio.
send two cent stamp for descriptive circular.
Address w. Z. Beck lock box 81 Salem, Ohio
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-15

"ANTED-A RELIABLE Girl. FOR GEN
w eral house, work. Good wages. Apply
at 1910 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-15

WANTED PLAIN SEWING AT 1918
w Fourth avenue: charges reasonable and
satisfaction guaranteed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-15

WANTED - EXPERIENCED BUTTON
w hole makers at 1921 Second avenue.
Call at once.
The morning times., 1896-11-08
DIED.

BARNES-On Saturday. November 4,
Margliet Mary, the beloved daughter Cr
Charles a. and Ellen Barnes nee. Cross
aged four years ana five months.
FUreral VIII take place from parents resi-
denCe, aS ii street northeast, 'uu Monday,
November 9, at $50 u. m. Relatives and
friends lnviied to attend 1t
COLLINS-Departed this life, on Fri
day, November g, 1855, ut lI:i5 u. m,
after an illness OF eleven months John
Collins, beloved son OF Michael r and Mary
Collins, in the twent y-secund year OF lis
age.
Funeral from his parents residence. No.
IS street northwest, Monday morning
November 8. Mass at St AIoySius' Church
rited to attend. 1t
HARTNETT-EIlen, at her rcsidcacc.
Ninth and L streets southwest, November
4, 1896, aged sixty-five years. She was
native OF County Kerry, ireland.
Funeral takes place Monday morning, 8
o'clock, at st. Dominicks Church. Where
high mass will be Siid for the repose OF
her soul Friends fnd relatives respect
fully invited noS-2t
DAVIS Annie Eliza Davis departed til
life Trsday Esr5nS sd,,ssdsf 1t The ssme of her
Funeral from Israel G.. NJ. E Church. cor
ner First and b streets southwest, Sunday,
at p. m. 1e
HUYSMAN Theodore F., jr, beloved bus
band Of Jennie Z. Huysman, nee Steele, in
the thirty-eighth year ur his age, passed
away after a painful illness Thursday,
November 8. at 2:45 Il. m.
from his late residence, l1lo II street
northwest. thence TO Lee chapel and cremR-
tory. Friends and relatives invited.
nos 2tem
The morning times., 1896-11-08

returned to TINS CITY from Nlsll Will
relatives at Indianapolis, lnd.
on Wednesday evening n few musical
friends of Mrs. Snowdcn Lee Hempstone
met Informally at her home, ON Lydecker
avenue. Holmead Manor' Tor the purpose
Vocal selections, beth concerted pieces
and solos were given by the hostess, MIS-.
oscar Schmidt, Mrs. Walter Wilmarth.
Miss Nita Albert. Mr. Clarence Lepp, ana
Mrs L. E. Albert.
Miss Burdette charmed the company with
her skilful performance as Il hanl"ist, ana
Mr.. Walter WIlmarth was host in him.
self with his viol in, which he plays
were Mrs. stone, who gave solo, also
one from Miss Albert, who was the ac-
ccInpnnist throughout the whole evening
for both vocal and instrumental numbers.
odell Whipple, who is to be member OF
the club was not present, but ne and
several others are expected To De present
at the next meeting, which Will take
place in the near future
One of yesterdays pleasant social events
was the informal musicale given DS Mrs;
Mary NJ. Brown at her residence, No ozo
Thirteenth street northwest. The hostess
was assisted in receiving By Mrs. Arthur
P Davis. in pink silk crepon with Dresden
ribbon effects, and Mrs. l.. Is. Birdseli, III
black satin brocade ana ulamonuS-
The parIors were decorated with palms.
while immense clusters Of chrysantheinuus
were arranged throughout the rooms. MT
David Beswick. of Ph1ladelphia. WI" Is
p,ntinp n brief visit to this city, rendered
sayrraj ba ritone songs, accompanied by
Mrs. Arthur Davis, who also charmed THE
company with instrumc cnta selections which
she performed with artistic grac" anu SIKH
Tie program was sinlcrsperscuw Win S,,la
ing the evening dainty COLLATION. was
served.
The morning times., 1896-11-08
vyashingtonians in New York.
Especial to The TimcsD

New York, Nov. PLAZA, ]. Connor;
Savoy, Mrs. Emmett; Sturtevant. n. Eek
tardt. N. Eckhardt, jr.; Manhattan. II. j..
Fisher. 8. P. Townsend; BartEoldi, NJ. l..
Mcdowell; Netherland. l.. Ryan; Murray
Hill, A. Arnold: Park Avenue, II. Hollcrith;
Grand Union, Mrs. P McDermott: Gcrlach.
G. 8. Smith; Grand, +. B. Congcr: ST. Mich
olas, H. Baman; st. Denis, G. II. Dccty and
wife; Imperial. G. W. Drew, T. H. Tbomp-
son: Ashland, Mrs. E. Il. Drew; Astor, II. T.
Dpnkhorst, Miss E. II. Turner; Continental,
J K. Redington; Yendome, g. ". Warren
The morning times., 1896-11-08

den, and Messrs. Dave Rabbit, Bennie
Mathews, Joe Tenant, George Forrest
Percy Harding. William bergman.
The hostess was assisted In entertain
ing by her sister, Miss Maize Bergman.
The morning times., 1896-11-08

Miss Loretta Murray, OF fWilliamsport, Pa.
is visiting Miss Grace Hill, OF + street
northeast.
The morning times., 1896-11-08

After an absence of several months, Mr..
and Mrs. \. North have retG.ned, Greauy
improved in health.
The morning times., 1896-11-08

and wife. Army arrival, J. H Beacon;
Navy, j. S. Purcell, ]. A Shearman, T.
Thompson Mr.. W. J. Kirby left the Plaza
to sail on the Campania for Liverpool.
The morning times., 1896-11-08

CSo instead of 35c pair for
SoS Back English Cashmere
Hose. with double soles. etc.
Children's. 4 TO 81. Ladies.
8 TO H.
The morning times., 1896-11-08

Or instead of 25c pair for
L 0S Ladies' Improved Fast
black ONYX" Hose, with very
elastic ribbed tops. Quickly
adjusted. ami fitting the limbs
without 4 sign OF a wrinkle.
The morning times., 1896-11-08

Mr.. and Mrs George NJ. Cornelius have
relatives at indianapolis, Ind.
The morning times., 1896-11-08

CGo instead of up to i5c
6oI for Chiliren's Natural
and Y hite Merino Vests, Pants
and Drawers. All sizes, from
from ID TO 81, for only 25c.
The morning times., 1896-11-08
49c instead of 75c.

Ribbed "glove-fitting" Com
bination Suits, as illustrated.
Winter weight, all sizes, for 49c.
The morning times., 1896-11-08

The engagement is announced of Miss
Mamie Browne, OF Georgetown, n. C., to
Mr.. William breckenridge Hester, of Wash
ingtOQ.
The morning times., 1896-11-08
Condition of Mrs. CASTLE

London Nov THE ementaland physical
condition of Mrs. Castle continues tbs
same as when she was first removed to
the hospital in Worrnwood Scrubb prison.
The prison physicians are OF the opinion
That prolonged confinement would greatly
lessen what chances she may have OF
permanent recover.
The morning times., 1896-11-08

Toni ght, at Lafayette Square Opera
iuuse' lecture on Rome, for charity
fund of Washington Lodge of Elks.
The morning times., 1896-11-08

A very large proportion of Washington's
smart set Will spend the next week or ten
days in New York, where an attendance at
the Horse Show is almost Necessity for
the eultra-fashionaDle resident of Washington
Mr.. and Mrs. $. S. Howland. who are the
owners OF the famous Whitney Wanamaker
residence on / street, are always prominent
visitors at the great gathering al Madison
Square. Among the other visitors f,om
here will be Mr. and Mrs Richard Town
send, Mr.. and Mrs Hugh Legare. Mr.. and
Mrs. Alexander Legare the Henry Mays
Mrs. Glover AMI her pretty daughter. ws..' rs
10 be one of the coming debutantes. Mrs.
William Clagget, and the Misses ClaSget
Mrs Archibald Hopkins. the Misses ratTcn
Mr. and Mrs. Jam eS F. Barbour Mr.. and Mrs
Letter and the Misses Letter. who are ex-
pected to arrive from Scotland next week;
The Boardman family and Mrs. Calvin Brce
| and daughters.
The Brices Will probably remain in New
| York through the grand opera season,
| but have declared their intention of making
| their last winter In Washington quite s
| notable for the number and elegance of
| rcntertanme ents the la ST four winters
| have been.
The morning times., 1896-11-08

yoke, fastening at side. with
drawer-sIring 1T the back.
The morning times., 1896-11-08

Or instead of Soc for the
AoC improved "GIoye fit
ting" Vests and Pants-winter
weight. fleece lined Being
ribbed they tit the limbs like q
glove
The morning times., 1896-11-08

bers of the club An orchestra was in at
tendance and some dancing was IndulGed III
after dinner.
The morning times., 1896-11-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Lincoln Smith of 1851
massachusetts, avenue have returned to their
Washington home after an absence of
four months. Mrs. Smith. who has t,een
quite i'll in the past month. is improving.
The morning times., 1896-11-08

Mrs. william Sage Dalzen is visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Hough,
1888 T street. Miss Frances Hough, who
has been Mrs Halzelrs guest in Fittsburg.
mas also returned. The ladies of this family
will be at home Thursdays, November ~
and19
The morning times., 1896-11-08

Several informal dinner parties have been
given this week but 10 is not expected that
any regular Round of entertaining will
begin until after the 1st of December
The morning times., 1896-11-08

IOo instead OF 7jc for the
1OS ordinary vests and
pants. 80 per cent natural wool
sizes 2s to u inches.
The morning times., 1896-11-08

Master Fred Baker and his little sister,
Ada, celebrated their fifth and fourth
birthdays Thursday evening. at their
home on Twelfth street northeast. Among
the young folks present Were: Misses jamie
Stanford, Marie Bischoff. Lena Dricc, Ada
Baker, and Masters FrcA Baker, Willie
nrice, Fred Baker. Jakie Me and Mrs.
G. Moemann and Master Bob Moemann, of
Baltimore.
The morning times., 1896-11-08
WOmcn'S Corner.
The economy of best underwear
will be especially recognized, now
that littlest prices can be asked.

OOo in tcad %. sl.50 for Wo-
GOV mems Onieta" Com
DinatioD Suits-the superior gar
inents containing gu Ter cent of
wool.
The morning times., 1896-11-08

06o instead of SC for the
ooC Winter Underwe ear
made of best Egyptian yarn.
The Vests are silk Lnished. the
Pants have improved French
The morning times., 1896-11-08

Miss Virgie Ricketts,. the daughter of Mrs.
C. A Ricketts,, will be married TO Mr..
George Rowell Jacobs, OF Huntington, Ind.
November 16. at p. m., at the Gay
Street Baptist Church, Georgetown.
The morning times., 1896-11-08

Mr.. and Mrs. George X. Petty announce
the enga gemnet Of their eldest daughter.
Angela D., to Mr.: W. Berry Early, OF
lpace January Is.
The morning times., 1896-11-08

Miss Claudia Stewart, daughter of Dr.
and Mrs. Albert Rhett Stuart OF George
town Will be married ON "Wednesday even
ing in Christ Church In the presence of a
The morning times., 1896-11-08

The Columbia Chapter OF the Daughters
of The American Revolution Will huln their
meeting in the red parlor of the Ebbitt
House next Tuesday evening. when par
for; Rev. Hugh l.. johnson, d. D., VIII
address the meeting.
The morning times., 1896-11-08

Mrs. W. j. Hutchinson and the Misses
Hutchinson have closed their home at Sea
Bright. N j.. and propose making q pro-
tracted visit to Denver. Colorado.
The morning times., 1896-11-08

Miss Lille McClelland and Mr.. Charles
w Morris, jr., will be married at noon on
Wednesday at Hamline NJ. f. Church, IN
guests.
The morning times., 1896-11-08

large assemblage of friends, the groom
being Mr. William j. Barden, U. 5: A.
formerly of Wa asnington, but nov stationed
ct Willetts FONT. n. Y. The father OF the
bride, who is the rector OF the church, Will
assist at the ceremony, but the marriage
will be soiemnized by the bishop oI wash
in.tou, RI Rev Henry Yates satterlec.
The morning times., 1896-11-08

Several weddings will occur on Wednes.
day. the first being that OF Miss Blanch
Wilson and NJ. Joseph II. Hampton, which
will take place at the home Of the bride,
1Il3 East Capitol street, and be wit
ressed only by tlle immediate relatives and
friends OF the family. The father OF the
bride, Rev. David Wilson, late chaplain
cf The Army, will read the marriage service,
assisted by the Rev. B. B. James of Bal.
unforc.
The morning times., 1896-11-08

Several small theater parties We're also
arranged for Tuesday night, the reading of
interest by the large diplomatic contingent
mt 'l.uiidon Assurance Sir Julian Paunce-
fotc had box party, as had N. and Nine
de Meek, Senator Cameron and the Misses
fatten.
The morning times., 1896-11-08

Mr.. and Mrs. William B. Cleary of Eliza
beIh. N. T.. are on a sh ort visit to Mr. and
Mrs. Francis Cleary, Of 1929 Thirteenth
The morning times., 1896-11-08

on Wednesday. Miss Elizabeth, daughter
Of Hon. and Mrs. Barnes Compton, of
Laurel, Md, will be married tn MIR. Harold
Baxter Rees, at st. Johns Church, the
ceremony to take place at noon ana be
followed by a WcddinG brcakfoSt.
The morning times., 1896-11-08

The officers OF the Chevy Chase Club have
inaugyrated their series Of Saturday night
dinners, the second Of which was held last
evening and attended by number oil mem
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-12-19
SCHOOL AND CHURCH.

The hercdity of genius is Illustrated
by the Harvard senior class elections, in
which the son of Carl Schurz was
chosen as ivy orator and the son of
Joseph III. Choate as poet.
IA Yale Alumni association has been
formed at Portland, Ore, with Robert
/. Platt as president, Henry L. Connor
rs secretary, and an executive commit
tee composed OF the two men mentioned
and DIR. j. W. Hill.
There is considerable interest in the
appointment of Rev. c. S. Rice to the
pastorate Of the old Congregational
church in Stockbridge, Mass.--not be-
cause of the new minister's personality,
FOR he is fresh from Bowdoin and An
Cover seminary and only 20 years old,
hut because it was in this pulpit that
went to Princeton, and David Dudley
Field before his sons hal cclpsed his
own generous fame.
About e400,000 was bequeathed to
the Church of England and the Society
for the Propagation of the Gospel by the
late Alfred Marriott of Grange Hopton.
Mirfeld, Yorkshire. The testator d.
reefs that the money shall be devoted
towards the erection of churches in the
poorest and most thickly populated
districts in the metropolis or in foreign
parts, or in cndowing and enlarging
hospitals or refugees for orphan children
or fallen women.
ht Trni arh l.. ~
London. has keen sense of humor.
Some time ago when he was making
visitation Of his diocese Peterborough
he was entertained in an old manor
house, and slept in a room supposed to
he haunted. Next morning at break
fast the bishop was asked whether he
had seen the ghost. yes" he replied.
with great solemnity. "But | have laid
the spirit; it will never trouble you
again. On being further interrogated
rs to what he had done, the bishop said:
"The ghost instantly vanished when
asked for subscription toward the res
toration of Peterborough cathedral"
"A writer in Goodwill says that Tom
Mann once accused the clergy of not
sympathizing with the poor. Arch
bishop Benson hearing of this invited
him to Lambeth and taxed him with it..
Going up to the bookshelf he took
down book and began reading. "This,"
said the archbishop, "is written by a
clergyman; what do you think of it?"
80, that's all right" said Tom Mann;
who wrote ito" 81 did" said the arch
bishop, somewhat triumphantly, pre-
senting him with the book. The book
was Christ and His Times" and the
passage which the archbishop read was
from the chapter on Suffering Popula-
tons" Tom Mann often made use of
the book at socialist meetings.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-12-19
CAUGHT A LEPIposIREN.
hlre Creature That Is Both Fish and
Reptile aud Eats Meat.

hePtiio auu fats Meut.
a lepidosiren has been caught at the
mouth of the Amazon river. DR.. Emil
Goeldi, director of the museum ut Para,
reports with pride and glory the capture
OF this rare and interesting creature.
One of the great ambitions of DR..
Goc!di's life since he took charge of the
museum had been to become the pos
SCISSOR of lepidosiren. For several
years his ambition remained ungrati-
hed, but now he is happy.
The lepidosiren is half fish and half
reptile, but this popularity is not his
only claim TO distinction. lie has many
strange habits, Hitherto naturalists
have been divided in opinion as to it's
Classification, some calling it fish,
Others reptile, and others Il combina-
ton of the two.
1t has legs and lungs and can live cut
of water, but it's head is distinctly that
of fish. In the construction of its tail
II shows some resemblance to newt.
The lepidosiren is sometimes inclegant-
ly called the mudfish.
1t lives in shallow waters, which are
completely dried up by the sun during
long period of the year. The muddy
beds are baked into hard and stony
flooring and these animals would soon
become extinct if they did not possess
unusual means of defence against this
annual infliction.
When the hot season has set in and
the water has greatly lessened, the
lepidosircn wriggles its way deeply into
the mud. It's eyes are so constructed
that the wet soil cannot injure them
and the external nostrils are two shall
low blind Eacs.
After it has reached comfortable
depth il curls itself around with its tail
wrapped partly over it's head and in
that position awaits the arrival of the
rainy season. 1t has very flexible
spine. enabling it to curl itself up
thoroughly.
While it is curled up it secrctes a
large amount of shiny substance,
which makes the walls of its cell very
smooth and aids in binding the mud to-
gether. 1t lies in torpid condition and
| is evidently able to live without air.
When the rains fall the moisture pen
etratcs rapidly through the assures of
the earth, cracked in all directions by
the constant heat, reaches the cell of the
! lepidosircn, dissolves its wall and re-
stores the inhabitant to life, liberty and
the pursuit of happiness in the water.
| The cell of the lepidosiren is techni-
cally called a cocoon. Until thoroughly
soaked in water its wall is very hard.
The mucus. substance lining it forms a
sort of skin.
The lepidosiren attains a considerable
size and has very powerful jaws and
teeth. The one in the possession of DIR.
Gocldi measures over two feet in length.
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