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The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-29
Big RIVER.
jss Sara BoaIs is home.

Mss Sala BoaIs is home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Boals' daughter,
Mary Ann, Of California. is home.
Miss Lora Martell has gone
home to spend the holidays.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-29

Cold weather is coming and [
have Robes of all kinds to keep you
warm. Fur Robes, Felt Robes,
Plush Robes. Prices lower than
the lowest.
A. w. LUND.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-29

ANTED-SEVERAI FAITHFUL MEN
~ or women To tIavel for responsible es-
;lhlished houSe III Wisconsin Salary $50
aavable SI5 weekly and expenses. Positio,,
perinanent Reference. Encl0. Self-addres-
sed stamped envelope. The National, Star
Building, [ hicago.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-29
A. W. LUND.

w ANTED- SEVERAL FAITHFUL, MEN
" orwonen totravel for responsible esta b.
Hsh ID house III Wisconsin, salary $3.50
payable SIS weekly and expenses. Positie n
permanent. Reference. Enclose seIf-addt es-
sed stamped envelope. The National, Star
Building Chicago.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-29

| have a fine assortment Of
Stamped Linens for the Holiday
trade.
Mrs. HATCH.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-29
DR.. A. P. Sawyer,

DIT, a. T. Sawyer,
Prominent lhys-
leans pronouced my case, (brights.
disease, hopeless. Your Family
Cure has cured me. Mrs. A. T.,
Hart. Woodward, Iowa. Sold by
c. Il. Taggart.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-29

NEURALGIA cured by DR.. Miles PAIN
PILLS. Zone cent a dose" At all druggists
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-29

Loans made On approved Sc
curities. Drafts issued on prin-
cipal cities Of America and Europe.
Steamship tickets, to and from
Europe on all lines at lowest
rates.
Fire Insurance.-six of the
leading companies represented.
If you have some good news be
sure and send them to the TIMES. :
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-29

EE R. EDWARD EDAIONDS, long con-
I've nected with railroad construction in
Nebraska. writes: "Nly heart troubled
and panied me for 10 years. Shortness OF
breath was the constant and most common
symptom. Intense, excruciating pain, gener-
ally followed any severe excrtion. FainGness,
hunger withoutany appetizer luttering that
made me clutch my breast, and palpitation
that often staggered me as if I would fall
were frequent attacks. Again. everything
would turn black if arose from a STOPPING
posture quickly. Sleeplcss nights with their
Or. Miles prostrasins unrest were we're
EaoTf C1ra ge6no rest day or night
consulted leading phy-
Restores sicians and tried adver-
TYA1A1. tised remedies. They
1ISd1LnessSsss gavenle no relief. One Of
Or. Miles circulars described my case so
exactly that l took DR.. Miles New Heart
Cure and l am now q we'll man. I nope
every one troubled with heart disease will
try DR.. Miles remedies. If they will write
me personally, l will gladly give them fall
details Of my experience" EDw. EDMoNDs.
P. O. Box 65, David City, Nebraska.
Dr. Miles Heart Cure is sold on guarantee
that first bottle benefits or money refunded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-21
Davenport on Ferry Licenses.

The Davenport city council at its
meeting in committee of the whole
yesterday afternoon adopted the fol-
lowing resolutions:
Resolved, That a committee of
three be appointed to confer with the
Rock Island & Davenpor, Ferry COM
pany in regard to levee improve
ment, rates Of ferriage and renewal
of ferry license. That it is our opin-
ion that if the city OF Rock Island
receives bonus from said company
in consideration of maintaining an
exclusive monopoly ia the said COM
pany. that Da senport should at least
receive the same amount. That in
view of the effort of the old company
to prevent the new company from
obtaining franchise from Rock ISL
and, we should exert every means in
our power to secure q reduction OF
ferriage rates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-21


Aud this without Knox's 20 votes.
which there is every reason to be-
lieve will go to Pierce. And aside
from this AIR. Sturgeon can barely
expect a county like Mercer
with James Mckinney as a can
didate for member of the
state central committee to 90
to him solid with the prospects
before him. Knox county therefore
will not only take the congressman
but will settle beyond a doubt the
other nomination as we'll.
Will Stir Up a Tempest.
The contest over the member of
the board is likely to engender a
breach between Rock Island and
Knox and Rock Island and White
side and Rock Island and Henry
counties which if not shown now
will be apt to be in the future con-
ventions in the Tenth district. The
reason that Whiteside has taken so
easily and SO kindly to the Henry
county candidate is said to be that
the Whiteside republicans become so
S<>AS t'oA osSu uuAAhS sAO HolNd COu-
ventiOn little over a year ago, when
the Gest crowd went stubbornly and
greedily after honors which it could
not get aud then persistently stood
in the way of the first op-
portunity Whiteside has had
in years to win distinguished
recognition at the hands of the
republican party. At that time re-
peated overtures for combination
with Rock Island county in favor of
Ramsey were rejected. and Whiteside
went homo feeling that there was not
the neighborly feeling between the
two counties that might have beeu
expected. Now on top of this come.
the prospect of Knox in addition to
carrying off the congressman, over
whelmingly swapping Rock Isl
and county for the board of equaliz-
alton, while on the other hanu Mr..
Sturgeon is apt to personally resent
Henry county by coming out for cir
cult judge in opposition to Judge
Bigelow at the expiration of the lat
ter's term, or as a candidate for state
senator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-21
Embarr, ssed.

An Embarrassed maker of umbrellas d.
vided his stock among six cash buyers: we
get one sixth, the prices speak for them
selves. Good umbrellas as low as SIC each :
with Dresden ball handles at only 44c and
5sc. These prices tell a tale of distress in
the factory that wouldn't look well in print
Umbrellas at 4.c and SOC that you have paid
double for. Real silk gloria umbrellas for
sun or rain at 91c; you will wonder why
they are not Sl.5O. We will simply SAY i,
is impossible to particularize, but if you will
call We shall take pleasure in showing lot
of over 1900 umbrellas at lower prices than
ever before quoted in this region.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-21
Very Special-4oc.

Black Dress Goods Sale-4ec, ACC, l9e, 4oc
At this price we shall place on sale the
following collection of fine foreign dress
fabrics at price which in many cases rep
resents only half the actual cost Of produc-
ton.
10 pieces plain black and rich figured
Sicilians, very wide. very heavy and very
lustrons; they are positively cheap at 81 .
yard. for only Acc.
i6-inch black French crepon. actual worth
81 yard, at 49c.
46-inch double warp black HenriettaS
genuine German goods, always worth 81 .
yard, at 49c.
5O-inch French serge, an elegant weight
and finish. regularly s9c yard, at 49c. (All
colorS as well as black.)
Figured soliels, worth Ssc, at 49c.
New black cords and reps in scrolls and
floral figures, elegant values at 15c, for 49c.
You can well afford to buy a dress now
and make it up later i'm the season at
this price.
No mistake about the price either-a9c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-21

Get it" is good advice but Take
Simmons Liver Regulator" is better
for the health and happiness. Every
body should take liver remedy oc.
casionally and especially in the
spring to wake up the torpid liver
and keep up healthy circulation OF
good rich blood, free from poison and
full OF nourishment to the body.
1--WE would not keep house without
III. G. &. Fink, Springdale. Pa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-21
Shirt Waists.

The trade on ladies' shirt waists the past
few warm days even astopished us, leaped
past our highest hopes. New ones are kept
coming and better bargains all the time. 25
dozen lawn, percale and dimity shirt waists
with large Bishop sleeves, link cuffs. values
up to S1.25. at soc and 15c. Dresden and
Persian patterns, stripes and checks, collars
attached or detached. at 81, Sl.25. Sl.32,
S1.45, Sl.50, Sl.6S and up to $3.50. We
show larger and more select assortment Of
exclusive styles in ladies' shirt waists than
ever before. Early choosers will see ad-
vantageS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-21
DEATH OF MRS. MARTIN.
Another Of Rock Islands Old Citizens
Broathes Her Last.

Breathes Her Last.
Mrs. C. A. Martin passed away
shortly after midnight at her home
at 1925 Third avenue. She had been
complaining for several months with
jaundice.
Her illness had not become serious
until q few weeks ago. 1t gradually
grew worse and until the silent mes.
senger called her hither At 1890 last
night. Mrs. Martin had attained
the venerable age of 6S years. Born
in Massachusetts in the town OF
Wier. about forty years sgo she
was united in marriage with Cor
nelius A. Martin. Her maiden name
was Sarah Ann Cobb. Twenty-seven
years ago Mr. and Mrs. Martin came
to Rock Island. which has since been
their home. Mrs. Martin was widely
known among the elder folk and was
a lady beloved by all enjoying her
acquaintance.
Mrs. Martin is survived by her
husband, c. A. Mar in, the con stable,
and two children, George Martin and
Miss Ida Martin. of this city. Mrs
Martin also leaves a brother, Louis
Cobb, at Rutland, Iowa.
The funeral takes place from the
residence at O'Clock Thursday af.
ternoon.
Funeral OF j. Ross Mills.
The funeral of the late j. Ross
Miilr was held from his home, COG
Twenty-third street, at 2 o'c ock this
afternoon. Rev. ". S. Marquis, pas
tor Of the Broadway Presbyterian
church, officiating. The arrange
ments were in charge of c. A. Rose.
the pallbearers being: Phil Mitch
ell, Frank Mixter, H. B. Sudlow, DR..
j. W. Stewart, S. j. Keator and A..
G. Dart. There was large attend
ance of friends of the deceased, and
an extensive funeral cortege accom-
panied the remains to Chippianuock
cemetery. Mr.. Mills, although re-
served in his manner and character
istically averse to talking about him
self. enjoyed considerable adventure
in his life. He made three dis
tinct trips across the plains with
wagons Of freight during the
Pixies Peak excitement aud in 1S49
he went around Cape Horn in a sail
ing vessel to California where he
prospected extensively for gold, when
cradle mining was the method in
vogue. He was familiar with the
pioneer life Of the plains, aud an in.
teresting cOnversatioualist when
once drawn out. He was from the
earliest days Of his residence in Rock
Island an expert angler. He enjoyed
such outings as our early residents
were accustomed to indulge in and
Charles Buford, Judge Guyer, Ben
Harper and John Warner. all of whom
have preceded him to the tomb. were
among his companions in many a
happily spent day in quiet nook.
Other Obituary.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Daily. sO4 Twenty-fourth
street, died yesterday of congestion
Of the lungs. The funeral occurred
this morning.
Miss Amanda Petit, SOC Eleventh
street, died at $50 this morning of
paralysis. She was q native of
Ohio. where she was born 43 wears
ago. Miss Petit had lived in this
city since 1877. The funeral will oc-
cur at 10 O'Clock Thursday morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-21
when Travellnx-

Whether on pleasure bent. or bust
ness take on every trip a bottle Of
syrup OF Figs. As it acts most pleas
autly and effectually on the kidneys.
liver and bowels. preventing fever S,
headaches. and other forms of sick
ness. For sale in so cent and 81 bot
ties by all leading druggists. Man.
ufactured by the California Fig
Syrup company only.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-21
PIERCE HAS POLE.
Henry County's Board ofEqual.
ization Candidate.
ADVANTAGE OVER STURGEON

Whitsside Did the Basiness Yesterday
How the Other Counties stand-Knoz
Wn Settle it - Well - the Congress
man.
Whiteside couuty's instruction for
Tom Pierce. of Henry county, yester.
day settled the repub lean nomination
for member of the state board of equal
ization to be made at the congress
sional convention of the Tenth dis
trict to be held in Rock Island
Thursday. Pierce starts in the race
with Sturgeon. as the pole horse and
with such opportunities in his favor
as will decidedly handicap his Rock
Island opponent. MIR. Sturgeon and
his friends realize this much. and
they are very much cast down over
the prospects today-yet they do
not admit defeat, although they can.
not avoid seeing it. Yhe most con-
servative forecast of the complexion
OF the convention on member of the
board Of equalization can make no
better showing in Surgeons favor
than this:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-21
Parasols,

Last Friday we received the biggest lot of
handsome parasols we have ever shown.
Plain and fancy blacks, plain white and fam
cies, Dresden figures and stripes with the
most unique and cleverest lot of handles and
sticks you have ever seen. Misses and
children's parasols in printed warps and
Dresden patterns in styles without limit;
every price we quote much lower than you
can find elsewhere
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-21

The saw mills of the Rock Island
Lumber & Manufacturing compsny
and Weyerhauser & Denkmann have
begun the seasons operations. And
now the early morning whistle and
the familiar hum of the log mastica-
tor is once more heard. Both mills
are running full blast and are en-
Ploying about one thousands hands.
The saw mills Of weyerhauser &
Denkmann and Lindsey & Phelps at
Davenport commenced operations
for the season yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-21
Iowa State Sons of the E.vo,ut,on.

The iowa state convention of Sons
OF the Revolution at Davenport yes.
terday elected officers as follows:
Presideut-Rt. Rev. William Ste
vens Perry, ID. d. l.. ID.
Vice President Samuel Fraucis
Smith.
Secretary-Ven. Samuel r. John.
son Hoyt. ID. ID.
Treasurer-Esek Steere Ballord.
Registrar-Henry Harvey Hills.
Chaplain-Rev. Samuel Newell
Watson, ID. ID.
Historian-Rev. William Salter,
ID. ID.
The society gave grand banquet
last evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-21
Every Buyer

OF dress goods all this week will have the
privilege of buying enough best cambria
for the skirt lining at lie yard. or an extra
quality of full yard wide rustic lining at Sc
a yard. with enough good fibre lining also at
Sc yard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-21
Millinery.

Why should we say anything about mil
linery? We have been completely swamped.
but with additional help this week we shall
care for every one promptly. We will SIM
ply say we are showing the prettiest, most
stylish millinery in the west and at the most
moderate prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-21
MCCAB E.
Capes and Wraps.

Our new capes and wraps received last
week were welcomed with q decided Ova-
uon. Last Friday and Saturday showed
wonderfully lively selling in this depart
ment With the new additional goods that
arrived today We shall be prepared for the
largest weeks business this season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-21
Moth Proof BaUs.

Time to pack away your woolens and
furs. and TO be real sure, SURE, SURE, that
the moths won't get at them use moth bags.
we have them IN two sizes at SEC and 44c,
guaranteed moth proof.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-12
WAS BORN TO Be HANGED
Murderer Craig Makes a Futile
Attempt to Cheat the
GalloWS,
Nearly Upset To.Day's Programme at
Sacramento by Stabbing Himself
With a Wire.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, June 11.-John
Craig, the condemned murderer, who shot
and killed his divorced wife and her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Hunter,
in Los Angeles, came within an ace of
cheating the gallows of its lawful prey
this morning by stabbing himself in the
left breast with piece OF heavy wire.
Shortly after o'clock this morning the
deathwatch left the door of Craig's cell for
brief period, and when he returned he
found the prisoner stretched out on the
floor with a mass of bloody foam bubbling
from his lips.
He instantly gave the alarm and sent for
the prison physician, who was quickly
on the spot. Upon investigation il was
discovered that Craig had procured as
weapon piece of coarse wire, fitted in
wooden handle and sharpened to almost
needles point. With this he had at
tempted to pierce his heart, only missing
that organ by half an inch and penetrating
the left lung. The wound, however, is
not fatal, nor will it cause any delay in his
execution tomorrow, although he is suf-
fering great pain and deeply regrets failing
to accomplish his purpose.
1t is thou ght that Craig obtained the
weapon during one of his periods of out
door exercise, when possibly it was passed
to him by some OF his fellow convicts.
Despite the serious nature of the wound,
which, had it been slightly changed in
direction, would have penetrated the
heart and caused instant death, Craig was
able to partake of breakfast and has lost
little strength.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-12
DUNHAM seen
NEAR SAN MARCOS,
Surrounded All Night in
the Willows, but Slips
Away.
BAD DETECTIVE WORK.
Would Have Been Caught but
for an Unlucky Mis-
calculation.
TRACKS ARE PLAIN IN PLACES.
Officers Confident They Are on the
Right Trail and Will Continue
the Chase.

SAN MIGUEL, CAL, June 1.-Messrs.
Lyndon, Mathews and Edison arrived on
this mornings train from San Luis ObiSpo
Holbrook went home. They interviewed
Mrs. Journey, who was stopped by man
whom they are positive was Dunham. He
was seen in the brush at San Marcos Creek
yesterday by two men, and was cornered
by Constable Ed Ganoung and Deputy
John Mathis in the willows near San
Marcos. A watch was kept all night, but
he slipped away. He would have been
caught if Lyndon and posse had stopped
here last night, as intended.
The Sheriffs did not 60 up Stacks Can
yon as was intended. His tracks are
plain where he crossed the river. The
Sheriffs will follow his trail to Adelaide
and the coast. 1t is reported that posse
left San Luis Oblspo to go north through
the mountains and meet Lyndon. Lyndon
thinks the man is Dunham and not Crow
lev
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-12
DEcAPITATED AFTER DEATH
Physicians Give Important Evidence Reiat-
ing to the Murder of Pearl
Rryd1

CINCINNATI, OHIO, June livery
effort will be made to end the Waling trial
this week. 1t seems likely. however, from
the announcement of attorneys this morn
ing that the argument may be fully as
long as that in the Jackson trial.
When court opened DR.. W. II. Crane
surprised the States lawyer by taking the
stand for the defense. In the Jackson
trial he was witness for the State, saying
that he found arsenic, mercury and cocaine
in Pearl Bryan's stomach. The cocaine
was probably administered by mouth the
witness said. The stomach contained more
than two grains.
DR.. f. B. Kramer said the hemorrhage
would be profuse If q person were beheaded
alive. Streams of blood would shoot from
the wound. He also stated that Pearl
Bryan's head was probably cut off after
death.
Colonel Washington took the stand. He
said Mrs. Ware, who swore that she heard
a carriage pass out the Alexandria road on
the night of the murder, told him she
knew nothing about it.
DR.. Jensen said from the severed arteries
of live body blood would squirt at least
ten feet He said the decapitation of Pearl
Bryan took place after death.
No other evidence of Importance was ad-
duced and court adjourned until to-mor-
row.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-12
now DIR. JAMESON WAS CAPTURED.
Lieutenant Ejof Says He Did Not Take Part
in the Battle in South
Afrjc0

JOHANNESBURG, AFRICA, June IL
The Diggers' News asserts that the Execu-
tive Council of the TransvaaI Republic
sitting at Pretoria has decided to release
the four Johannesburg Reform Committee
leaders, Lionel Phillips, George Farrar,
Colonel Francis Rhodes and John Hays
Hammond, upon their payment of fine
Of 925, 900 each.
PRETORIA, June 1.-THE announced
terms imposed upon the four leaders of
the Johannesburg Reform Committee,
John Hays Hammond. Lionel Phillips,
Colonel Francis Rhodes and George
Fa rrar, whose release was decided upon
by the Transvaal Executive Council,
require that In default of the payment
of fine of f25, 600 each they shall suffer
Punishment from the territory owned by
the South African Republic.
LONDON, Eng, June 1.-THE trial of
DR.. jameson and his companions in the
Transvaal raid was resumed in the Bow
street Police Court before Magistrate Sir
John Bridge this morning.
WASHINGTON, D. c., June 11.-Secre-
tary Olney this morning received cable
gram from Consul Knight at Cape
Town, saying that John Hays Hammo ond
and other reform leaders had been re-
leased. They were fined $25,00o, but not
banished.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-12
DR.. Morse Tells How the New
Departure Is to Be Ac-
compliShed.
APPEAL TO THE LEGISLATURE.
Institutions to Be Under the Control
of a Non-Partisan Citizens
Board.

The Board of Health, tired of bicker-
ings, scandals and responsibility that is
made irKsome by others, has decided to
get rid of some of the undesirable burdens
that rest on them through the aid of the
Legislature. When that body meets again
it will be asked to pass laws taking the
management of the City and County Hos
pital, Almshouse and Pesthouse not only
out of the hands of the board but out of
politics entirely.
The Legislature will be asked to enact
that board of non-partisan citizens,
chosen for their financial and social stand
ing, shall be given control of the institu-
tions and shall direct in all but the actual
work of attending to the patients and in
mates.
Strong arguments in favor of this plan
will be brought to bear on the members of
the lawmaking body, and the board ex-
poets to have little trouble in convincing
the legislators that this is the only course
that will insure efficient management of
the institutions named.
DIR. Morse is enthusiastic over the
scheme and will give it his personal at
tention in the way of impressing on mem
bers of the Legislature the necessity OF the
change and in formulating the plans.
ut cannot be denied" he said yester-
day, ''that under existing conditions the
City and County Hospital, Hospital for
Contagious Diseases and the Almshouse
are not conducted as they should be- and
it is just as much fact that unless some
change is made they will continue to be
poorly conducted.
'The Board of Health simply cannot be
held responsible for the manner in which
these places are carried on.
Between the politics that are sure to
creep in, as matters now stand, and the
fact that the Supervisors control the funds
for food and supplies, while the Health
Board is held responsible for all of the
shortcomings of employees or supplies, the
health authorities have hard time of it,
and for one want to be relieved of my
share of the responsibility.
81 know that the other members of the
board will be more than willing to have a
body OF representative non-partisan citi-
zens take hold of the hospitals and carry
them on in a business-like way, appoint
ing only men who in their opinion, are
competent for the places they are to fill.
They will be better able to deal with the
Supervisors and see that the money is
properly used"