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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-06
THE BOOK OF BOOKS.

| Dr.. Bartholomew Talks on the Bible ri
| the Y. N G A.
The meeting at the Y. NJ. c. A.
yesterday afternoon was we'll at.
tended and it looks as If the associs.
ton would have to 60 into the audi
forum, and probably will next Sun
day. Mrs. William Ullemeyer's solo
was excellent and enjoyed by every
one present. The Daymon male
quartet certainly showed that prac-
tice has made great improvement.
DIR. Bartholomew being introduced
spoke on the subject announced. 1.-The
Greatest Book" He said: at GER
tainly is not necessary to explain
here what book is meant; neither does
it need any comparison, for it is no
secret work, but is known world
wide as-the book. Sir Walter Scott
when dying turned to his brother-in-
law and said: bring me the book
and on his replying what book, an
swered: There is only one book
the bible" He spoke of the litera-
ture Of the day rs the bible itself
contains it; this was not his own
thinkers, and all other great books
have drawn from it their best
thoughts. 1t is too bad at this age
SC much is said and written trying to
overthrow the word, so that if q
young man desires to acknowledge
he believes in it's written word he is
almost ashamed to for fear he will
have it thought he is behind the
times. No greater mistake can be
made than to try to undermine in
this way. There arc many ways to
decide if the bible is the greatest
book. For instance, does it contain
the truth, matter, facts and litera-
ture style. Men write books and
while they may excel on one point
they fall down on another, but the
word meets the expectation on all
lines.
Been the Guide for Ages.
From ages back, learned men have
looked into its depth and yet have
not struck the bottom, for it is al
ways fresh-full of life-wonderful
The final test must be its in
fluence. Every book was written
for purpose, and if it fails. or as
soon as it fails, it dies and is forgot
ton. What are its influences? Does
it degrade men? Does it pull down
society? Does it bring poverty, i'm
morality. and vice, or is its influence
elevating, moral, intellectual and for
the betterment of mankind in gener-
al? Take the student for example. II
do not know" said DIR. Bartholomew,
"whea the study of the bible will
not be Of advantage to the student,
therefore claim, first, it promotes
common industry and intelligence"
and to prove this he gave the per
cent of the illiterate people Of many
Of the countries of the world, show
ing that where the bible was read and
taught. the smallest per cent was, as
we'll as showed that crime, murder
and suicide were greater in the coun-
tries which wish to and did ignore
the word.
In closing he eloquently exhorted
all to study and follow out the in
structions, for hope was found in its
pages. as well it was the only means
to know salvation.
Next Sunday. the next OF the Sc
ries. 1.-The Greatest Man," will be
| given.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-06
In MemOrium,

Inasmuch as it has pleased the AL.
mighty Father to take from our
membership Lucy Henrietta Starr,
be it
Resolved. That we, the students
Of the Rock Island Business univer.
sity. express our heartfelt sympathy
for the bereaved family and friends.
Resolved. That we have lost be.
loved schoolmate. whose amiable dis
position won the esteem Of all, and
though her name has been taken
from our roll, we know that she ba.
attained higher scholarship in the
school above; and be it
Resolved. That a copy of these
resolutions be presented to the fam.
lily and to the daily papers for pub
LEGATION.
SADIE RANsoS. alta HooPE
tLFREp IECK. Pant LYNCH
MILE QuINLAS, LOUISE ATKINSON.
Committee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-06

The most extravasant instance Of lit.
erary relic worship on record is said to
be that Of q well known Englishman
who constantly wears, in a small locket
attached to q chain around the neck, q
portion Of the charred skull of Shelley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-06
Tax Notice,

Taxes are now due for 1895 and
payable at the county treasurer:
office, court house building. Bring
last years tax receipt.
WILLIAM BAKER, Collector.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-06
MCIntyre-ReCk Dry Goods Co.
1909 Avenue Rock Ill.
JANUARY CLEARING SALES

JANUARY CLEARING SALES
Continue this week with a vim and vigor which show
our determination to reduce stock thousands of dol
lars. Prices reduced so much as to make it worth
your while to buy now. Tuesday morning we will
sell gu black fur Muffs worth 75c at 1Oc; 25 child's
short Coats, Angora trimmed. worth 81. at sec; so
aannelette Wrappers. stylishly made. worth up to
$lS7 at 9Sc As ready made winter Skirts. worth up
to at SOC; SO Dress Patterns, fancy wool goods ~
yard lengths. per pattern CSC; 60 dozen 2OO-yard
Sewing Thread, per SPOOL 1c.
Mems Underwear.
Mems heavy gray winter Shirts and Drawers, worth
42c. now Csc.
Mems warmly feeced Shirts and Drawers were &c.
now 49c.
Mems heavy gray wool Shirts and Drawers worth
75c, clearing sale price SOC.
Women's Underwear.
Luzerne fine all wool Vests and Pants, worth 81 IS
and $780, now csc.
Women's fine Egyptian cotton Vests and Pants now
sec, SSc and 25c. Equestrian tights for women have
been 81 4S to $1.87. now 81. 25 to $1.49.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-06
BLANKETS AND BED COMFORTS

- ..
At these prices you can save money by buying now:
Comforts, worth up to $50. choice for sl.ls;
Comforts. sSc and up; 100 pairs cotton Blankets.
worth &c. 4Sc; SO pairs fine soft cotton Blankets
worth 81. at Csc; 80 pairs heavy white Blankets.
worth $780, at 9sc heavy gray wool Blankets special
at $1.23
Jackets and Furs.
We cut prices fercely this week in Cloak De-
partment and you'll find bargains in plenty. Is Fur
Capes nicely lined. have been $40 and $12. so, now
5000; 20 Fur Capes elegantly lined wide col
lars. worth $3.50. $22. SO and $25. now sl462.
New lots of Womens Stylish Jackets at clearing
sale prices 80 Jackets. worth &C. SO. your choice
$4.9s; 20 Jackets, good value at S. now IS 90.
and other special values g 90 and $2, worth SIS
to $1S.
Infants long Cloaks of Cashmere, lined and pad
died. embroidered cape and skirt, worth 81 .25, now
S2c.
Cashmere long Coats warmly lined, embroidered
Cape and Sleeves. worth $3.50, at CSC.
School Mittens.
IL dozen black Cashmere Mittens, worth up to Csc
any of them for lac.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-10

Egyptians, and for a space of over 4, 600
years practiced by the Egyptian tribes.
In the Temple Of the Sun, in the city
of Heliopolis, palmistry was taught by
the priests to all the philosophers and
savants of the world. The Greeks copied
the system and embodied it among their
semireligious rites. The Romans i'm
ported the system from the Greeks.
Homer wrote a complete treatise upon
it. In the sixteenth century French
Jesuit published small work on the
subject Aristotle. Plato, Ptolemy, Avi-
cenne, Fretichius and Tibertus gave to
the world great works ON the science of
palmistry
The hand is the organ of the will, the
brain or the mind-an instrument in.
simultaneously responsive to the welding
power. Palmistry will one day be the
grammar of the human organization.
The system is based upon reason and
facts.
A word ON the descendants of the
gypsy. There are Tribes and bands.
Munster and Spellman fix their ap-
pearance in Germany at the beginning
of the fifteenth century. Grellman
thinks they came from India. Our an
nails inform us that we are descendants
of the Pharaos from Egypt.
On-la-Beshal guided us out of Egypt.
We wandered until we settled in Spain
At the time of the Moorish war we
were forced back to Africa. Gradually
we returned and found our beautiful
palaces in the hands Of our usurpers.
We contented ourselves to live in caves.
In 1917, when Egypt was conquered
by Sultan Selim, some natives refused
to submit to the yoke and revolted I'M
der the hungarian. After having been
surrendered they dispersed in small par
ties all over the world. They gained a
number of proselytes, who initiated
their language and took to begging and
pilfering, but they are not gypsies, but
bands of scamps. QUEEN STELLA,
OF the Gonzales Tribe of Gypsies
Atlantic City.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-10

There are six Republican clubs Of
women in New York city. E. A O.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-10

Freight III aims will carry Passenger accon
modations
& =. DFHIsON. +. G SMITH.
Superintend mt. Gen. Pass. d Tkt. Agt.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-10
a GYPSY QUEEN.
She Writes In Defense of Her Race ant
Its Customs.

She writes In Defense of Her Race and
Its Customs.
l love my race reverently-a race
that yields in ancientness of blood to
none. So far as status goes we are vaga-
bonds, and for hundreds and hundreds
of years we walked along, with the proud
and accomplishing temper Of our race,
Judged as liars, as thieves, as outcasts.
Our wisdom is not of the world. We do
not consider it social sin to live in
tents or out of doors. The nomadic life
suits u.s. We could never be brought
into harness. We are the guests of the
roses, of the nightingales
We hear the fave Maria" swing from
all the bells Of the churches.
We live, we sing, we work, we sleep
under the throbbing stars
If we could rule, the world would be
so bright, we live in such liberty, in
such continual change We wonder
on and on, asking nothing, only forever
looking, talking, sauntering, playing,
laughing, signing and dreaming always
in the open air.
We would sooner be beggars all our
life than submit to restraint. No power
on earth could control our thought or
, cage our souls. We have intense scorn
for all kinds of polite life. We would
never cultivate good breathing at the
expense of truth.
We are artists at heart. Glance, feel
ing, gesture, passion all these come by
nature. Fame is a bondage. The life
we choose breathes high and sees the
full arched armament. We love God,
our great Father Who could roam the
length and the breadth of the world
without doing so? We believe in Christ s
teachings. Christianity has given light,
liberty, prosperity.
We take one step after the other with
out looking back or looking forward. 1t
| fingers among us strange people, the
art of making music at will. Music has
for us a sublime language Our music
is free as our lives We sing it to our
selves, for ourselves, to express ourselves
in the most heartfelt and touching mon
ologues. We invent the music for the
needs Of the moment, for we cannot IL
lustrate the skill Of the composer.
We practice palmistry.
We find this science in its primitive
form having place among the ancient
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-10
MinI,a Ranish Snakes.

Water moccasins were formerly nu-
merous in the region close to Taylor,
La. In recent years they have become
scarce, while minks have increased in
numbers. Old hunters there say that the
mink is the deadly enemy Of the snake,
and that in fight the quadruped al
ways comes off victorious
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-10

In the face of all the rows, abusive
language, riots, not seldom broken heads
and bloody noses at political meetings
and elections l wonder how men can
look a woman in the face and tell her
they think it would be dangerous to al
low her sex to take part in politics on
account of woman's excitable tempera.
ment.
Miss Emma Anderson and her sister
of Ottumwa, Ia, are both good business
women. Miss Emma is cashier of the
Ottumwa state bank and her sister is
bookkeeper in large dry goods house
in the same city.
Miss Mary F. Winston has received
from the University Of Gottingen, Ger
many, the degree of doctor of philosophy.
She obtained her degree for proficiency
in mathematics and it was conferred
with great praise" as the Latin goes.
There are six Republican clubs Of
women in New York city. E. A Q.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-10
:. D. HALL \ SON. LID.

Notwithstanding the fact
that we are receiving new
goods by nearly every steamer
and vessel arriving from the
States and from England, we
do sometimes get out of certain
lines of goods that are much
needed. We want our inquir-
ing friends to know that we
have just received probably
the finest assortment Of
Dog Collars and PadlOcks
ever offered here. In one lot
we had over SIXTY DOZEN, of all
sizes and. kinds. We can fit
the largest watch dog or the
smallest japanese pug.
Those friends who have
asked so many times for Razor
Strops will be glad to know
that we have just received a
new supply of the celebrated
Reppenhagen Razor StrOps.
We have several other kinds,
all good. Our assortment Of
Razors is full, having just re-
ceived a new lot.
We receive fresh
Ammunition
every month, and can supply
all kinds needed. Rifles, Shot
Guns and Revolvers always on
hand.
That new lot of
Score Books
has just arrived.
Also fresh lot of
Cottage Paints,
Enamel Paints, Varnishes, Oils
and Brushes Of all kinds.
We have sold thousands of
feet of
Rubber Garden Hose
lately and expect soon another
large lot running from J inch
to II inches. Also steam hose.
The demand for
Galvanized Water Pipe
is constant and we keep on
hand all sizes from J inch to 2
inches and sell it cheap.
If there is anything in our
line that you want, just call
for it, if you cannot see it. You
will always find us at
Hhll,n MMmAUFn
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-10

The brightest and most original ad-
vertisers of the day are not necessarily
so because they advance new methods,
but simply because they know how to
say their say as if it had never been
said before.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-01-26

fight shy Of these favorite blows. If
they do this and make an ordinary ham
mer and tongs battle of it Maher will
nave great advantage on account OF
his superior weight. To overcome this
Fitzsimmons will have to call into play
all the cunning for which he is noted.
He is sensible of the fact that in
stand up and hammer away fight he
would have the worst of it, so he will
rely up on his skill to offset the irish
mans weight and strength.
Maher has been variOusly estimated by
men who have seen him battle. A Chi
cago patron Of the ring who feels GER
tain he will defeat Fitzsimmons gives
his reason at length for his faith in
the Irishman.
'tThere is no man in the business" he
says, 'who fights as Maher fights. He
is new school all by himself Or, to
be more exact he is revival Of the old
school, of which John C. Heenan was
the great exponent. ALI Of the modern
fighters except Maher depend upon
swinging blows with which to do their
greatest execution. Maher however,
seldom swings He strikes straight
than one occasion demonstrated his
ability to hit as hard straight from the
shoulder as any Of the other fighters
can hit with a swinging blow.
"This is where his great natural SUI
periority lies over all modern fighters.
Since the new school of fighting with
gloves began the round arm blow be-
came popular Men found they could
not hit hard enough with a straight
blow with the right, and then they
found it difficult to get the blow in.
But with round arm blow they get by
the left guard and reach the side Of the
head.
''This blow is a risky one to attempt.
Fitzsimmons has fashion Of sliding
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-01-26

the decisive blow followed closely upon
the call of time. In fact, so soon as
the men came within reach of each
other Maher fell upon his man and
with that one famous lick sent him to
the floor. In the case of Fitzsimmons
Ind Hall there was a great deal of
4 iooling about before the awkward Aus
( tralian hooked his victim into dark
ness.
In the coming battle between the
man with the punch and the one with
the hook ring followers are specializing
on the probabilities of one of these
gladiators settling the fight according
to his favorite method. All are agreed
that the fight will be practically at an
end If either of these blows are landed
early in the battle while the men are
strong. If Maher can reach Fitzsim-
mons on the jaw with his terrible
right-hand cross he will win the fight
easily. On the other hand, if FitZsim-
mons can slide in, hook his long right
around Makers left and reach the
Irishnlans left jaw 1t will be all over
with him.
But each Of the men know what dan
ger there is to the other. and both will
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-01-26
AFFAIRS OF THE WHEEL.
Various Pickings From the Realm
of WhirIinR Pedals

John S. Johnson has signed with Ar
mold, SchWinn & Co., and is now ar
ranging his plans for the next seasons
campaign. He will, it Is said, train in
America till March, and will then start
for France, where he will put the fin
ishing touches on mis- physical prepare
ton, after which he will make an at
tempt at all records on the safety from
the quarter-nile to the hour He will,
of course, be accompanied by the as
tute Tom Eek.
Walter Sanger has disposed of the
diamonds which he acquired during his
amateur days. The gems he won were
rated at $3.50, according to the race
promoters advertisements, but when he
came to sell them he found out that
their value was only 1888, or about 80
per cent of the figure at which they
were advertised.
Frederick NJ. Hoblett, who has been
appointed the local representative of
the Spalding bicycle concern, the Gre
denda, the Columbus and the Ohio.
stated yesterday that the first named
company was considering the selec-
ton of Spalding team for 1896 from
the ranks of the Twin City riders.
1t is announced that Zimmerman, the
champion cycllst. will retire from the
track after leaving Australia
A bill has been introduced in the
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-01-26

onds did not seem. to have their heads
either.
After he lost what advantage he had
secured by good fighting he lost heart
and gave up battle he still might
have won.
HE was hurt some, but he did not
seem to know that FitZsimmons was
hurt worse. Had he known that he
would have won the battle with ease.
His heart was weak at that time,
and for all any one knkows it may be
weak still. However, his last battle
did much to give him confidence in
himself, and that is all he needs in good
hands. He is so much improved in
both strength and skill that all he needs
is to go right in and win his fight. He
may get little punishment, but he
will take that all right while he is fresh
and strong. I look for him to smother
Fitzsimmons in five rounds or less, and
1 say this as a friend Of FitZsimmons
Indeed, I am SO close to him that I
do not wish to be quoted as saying he
will get whipped. 1 would like to see
him win, but my judgment tells me
Maher is the coming man."
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-01-26
Amid Sulky Hubs.

Geers is now the only trainer en-
ployed by Village Farm.
Driver Alex Carson has gone to Cal
ifornia, where he will locate.
Dell Barker, the Missouri breeder
and trainer. will locate in Madison,
Ind.
independence, To-, has claimed dates
for summer meeting July l to T.
Budd Doble is driving Lee Russell,
PIG. by Lord Russell, on the road in
New York.
James Dustin. who drove Directum
at Minneapolis last year, would like to
come East with his division of the Palo
Alto stable this year.
Mesa. is the name of the fast Neb-
raska hlly by Alamito, 2:1312, out OF
Kate Caffrey. 2:1S1a.
w. w Bair, noted as the driver OF
Maud s, Is now clerk in the Columbia
hotel, in Philadelphia.
John Splan will probably have for
next season the greatest stable of
horses he has ever campaigned He
is wintering at Lexington Ky.
Ed Geers has two cracking candi-
dates for the green pacing classes this
year, one being by Mambrino King,
and one by Prince Regent
Trotting meetings will be held at
Aurora and Ottawa, H., in 1896 The
dates for Aurora are July. II to II. and
Tor ottawa July Il to "a. Oshkosh dates
are changed to June 1926
The fastest young PAGER on earth"
according to Scott Hudson, is a year
ling owned by T. G. Angling, the Ken
lucky horseman. He paced halves in
LOS last fall. The youngster Is by
Wilkes Boy. .~s=.,tz
Several Of the turf papers have given
the trotting stallion Joker as PAGER
He is owned by w O. Dustin, Gilmore,
Mimi. Joker. 2:20, Is by Gen. Lee Jr.
He got his record I'm 1892
Trainer Frank LOOMS. who has
charge of the Du Bots horses at Den
yer, Col. will have In his stable for
this season Athol Wilkes, 219k. by
Shadeland Onward.
Thomas Raymond owner of Klamath
will campaign the sensational Califor-
MIA horse Chehalis, 2:O71a, in the East
this season.
A FLY by Allie Wilkes, owned by ID.
A. Smell, of New Bedford, Mass, paced
quarters last fall in So seconds. She
will be raced this season.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-01-26
pretenses as Thespian. = Columbus

pretenses as Thespian. = Columbus
Dispatch
Chicago is after Johnny Ward. Ward
was the famous captain of the New
York club in 1894, and it was largely
through his ability that that city fin
lshed the season so well and defeated
Baltimore for the Temple cup
Brush is said to contemplate estab-
fishing big Four in the Western
league. Is GOodnow in on this?
irwin says Amos Rusie can have his
old salary if he will let up on liquor.
Vanderbeck says that Whitehill has
not been released by Detroit
The Baltimore team will begin spring
practice on March Is.
Deacon Ellis is making an effort to
sign Outfielder Butler, of New York.
Con Strouthers is spending the winter
in Kansas City. He will not play with
this years Detroit club.
Pete Lehman, formerly of the Mil
waukee team, will catch for St Jo-
seph in the Western association.
The board Of directors of the Ma
tional league will meet tomorrow.
George Vanderbeck, the Detroit West
ern league magnate, refused the offer
OF $4,000 cash from John A. Newell for
half-interest in the team. Can this
be Short Stop Jack?
Jimmy Hughey, the ex-Toledo pitch
er, has been farmed out by Pittsburg
to Grand Rapids
Buster" Burrell, who played with
Minneapolis in '94, has dropped back
into minor league. The big one was
two swift for him, Brooklyn having
given him his walking papers.
President Killilea says the Millwau-
kee base ball club is not for sale
Bobby Caruthers will umpire in the
Western association.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-01-26

right into him and keep up his two
handed punching. FitZsimmons won't
have time to execute any fancy moves
and get in his heavy blows if Maher
goes after him.
HE will be kept busy lodging the
blows, and every one that lands will
take some Of the wire edge out Of him,
and if any of those stiff punches land
fairly he will grow dizzy from the eff
feet
II regard it as mere question Of
nerve. Maher has the weight, strength,
speed and hitting power. But whether
he has the nerve to sail right in and
oVerpower his opponent from the start
is another question. Of course, if he
fools and fiddles about waiting for
sure thing that will be easy the cum
ming Australian will be likely to touch
him up with few of his specialties.
Il think the Fitzsimmons people are
counting on Maher fooling about until
he gets hurt, but the Maher people are
not reckoning on such a plan of battle.
Since Maher met Fitzsimmons in New
Orleans he is much changed. He did
not know in that fight that he had the
Australian all but whipped and his sec