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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-09
SAFETY OF RAILROAD TRAVEL.
Statistics Show That q Man May Travel ISL
Years Before Being Killed.

Statistics Show That a Man May Travel Isl
Years Before Being Killed.
In The Ladies' Home journal John
Gilmer Speed writes entertainingly and
instructively ON the construction and
operation Of railroads urder thecaption
Running Train at Night He pref
atorily asserts that the most remark
able achievements Of modern civilization
probably are those which affect travel
ing, making it ut once quick, comfort
able and secure. We cross states and
continents at the rate of 80 miles an
hour with greater security against acct
dent than our grandfathers enjoyed in
their stagccoaches, and we have, even
when ON the cars, comforts unknown in
the palaces Of kings when our GRANDPA
TIERS grandfathers were young.
During the year (from interstate COM
merce commissions report for year end
ing July l, 1S94) one passenger was
killed for every 1865 passengers
carried, and one was injured for every
1873, S22 carried This surely is as safe
as living ordinary humdrum lives in
large cities. The report further shows
that mans chances against injury
were such that he would have to travel
4,406, 659 miles before getting hurt and
go Al, 5SS, 966 miles before being killed.
At the rate of 80 miles an hour man
could travel, if nature permitted, on
American railways for lSl years, with
out leaving the cars, before being killed.
or with the same amount Of security
against accident he could go round the
earth l,90S times before meeting his
death by accident and 176 times before
getting hurt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-09
On Alaurier and Cl.r. Mo.cheies.

In 1858 my father came ON a visit to
Antwerp with my mother and my young
est sister, Clara Wherever my father
took up his abode, even temporarily, a
grand piano in the natural course Of
events would gravitate toward him and
a select circle Of art lovers would soon
be grouped around it. Among the friends
in the Antwerp circle were Van Lerius.
Tadema. Baron Legs, Huysmans and
Bource. My sister at that time was a
bright and happy creature, not long out
OF her teens, full of hopes, alas! never
to be realized, and Of talents never TO be
matured. The large dark eyes-they
seemed the gift of her gcdmother, the
famous Malibran-reaected the artists
soul, and grand soprano voice spoke
its powerful language. Du Maurier and
she were soon on brother and sisteriy
footing, and they ever remained So
Felix Moscheles in Century.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-09
GRANT AND UNCLE DEN.


aas Srsssde.t Eenemsered the 0aa xEs>
Whe was Kind TO aim.
D. R. Garrison told story to Cen
eral Sckofield at the Dent House which
:llnstrates to certain extent the kind
hea-tedness Of General Grant. Grant
was a great lover of horses, and while
he was president he came ON q visit to
st. Louis, and Mr.. Garrison. at that
time president of the old Pacific road,
took him out to his farm. They stareed
on in q buggy for drite, and after GO
ing some distance met an old man go
ing along ON . horse. The man was in
his shit sleeves and wore q straw hat
but Grant recognized him, and. stop
ping the buggy, he got ont, and walk
ing mp to the old man put out his hand
and said: Hello. Uncle Ben! How are
you and the old woman getting along?''
The old man was Uncle Ben Sapping-
ton. He welcomed the president and
said that he was getting along very
well. he remarked that they were hap
py as long As they had enough to eat
and pipe and q little tobacco.
"Uncle Ben. wouldn Z. you like to be
postmaster of Meramee township?' ask.
ed the president.
Uncle Ben said he would not object,
and Grant shook MIN by the hand and
said: God bless Jon and your wife.
Uncle Ben. think Of you often"
When Grant got back in the buggy,
the tears were streaming from his eyes,
and he said to Mr.. Garrison: "Poor old
Uncle Ben. He has big heart Ire
member" he said, when I and my
wife, living in that house over there,
did not have any more to eat than need
ed, and cid Uncle Ben would come
around to the house at night and leave
a basket Of provisions ON our doorstep.
He was afraid to come and give them
to us, thinking that he would possibly
hurt our feelings God bless his men,
oryr'
Uncle Ben was made postmaster, and
after living to ripe old age he Joined
the great majority and was followed by
Grant few years ago.-St. Louis Re-
public.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-09
DOM PAuL's EFFECTIVE PRAYER.
This Story Nay Not Be True, but It Il Far
From Impossible.

This Story Nay Not Be True, but 1t Il Far
From Impossible.
Here is . little anecdote told, not by
q malicious uitlander, but by a Boer.
In the early days. before the Transvaal
was q republic, there was a famine in
the Land. and a party was organized to
hunt the bartbeest. For days the party
secured the veldt in vain; there was no
sign Of game Of any description. Then
one of the Beers declared his intention
Of retiring into the bush to pray for sue
cor, as did the patriarchs of old. He &C.
cordingly left the party in company with
. native and disappeared into the bush.
Some hours afterward the Boer re-
turned and informed the party solemnly
that he had prayed, and in three days
time q very large troop of hartbeest
would pass that way. The party re-
NAMED at the camp, and, sure enough,
two days after the promised game ap-
peared in sight, and the Dutchmen. with
thankful heart, made great haul
From that moment 1.-The man of pray
er" became the popular hero until he
was elected president of the South Afri-
can republic. That man was Paul Kru-
ger.
And now listen to the edifying sequel !:
It was some time afterward that the
native who accompanied Kruger into the
bush gave his version of the affair. The
native stated that when Kruger entered
the bush he did not pray, but struck out
for a neighboring Kaffir kraal. Calling
the headmen, the Boer informed them
that the white people were starving and
could find no game. There was.a large
number Of armed Beers on the other side
Of the bush, who had sent him to tell
them that unless they (the nativcs) dis
covered game in less than three days
they would all be shot. Knowing Beer
methods only too well, the frightened
natives set out forthwith, discovered the
game and drove it toward the Boer
camp-London Figaro.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-09
Heavy blow ON the Lake.

steamer Colgate Hoyt dropped her two
whalehack consorts outside the hay here,
ursble to take them to shelter because of
the terrific gale. Both barges are pound
ing on the beach in the waves. A lumber
steamer and cousort, both loaded, are also
In distress outside the Chequamegon
point. Twenty vessels are anchored safely
among the Apostle islands, unable to pro-
ceed to or from Duluth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-09
!. LESSON IN GERMAN.
Pre- Tct:s, ne Civiiizing Innuencs - Oe,n
Thsough English epcce,esi.

PIE Tct:e, ne Civiiizing Innuencs - Oeun
ThSo1gh English specsaesls.
At the very moment that the press Of
the fatherland was hurting imprecations
against Great Britain in the name of
humanity and civilization and holding
Us up to universal infamy as nation Of
brutal shopkeepers. devoid of culture
and noble ideals" at that very moment
one Of the Kulturtrager sent out TO civ
ilize Africa was being tried in Potsdam
Tor bringing the German name into dis
repute there Wehlan-this is the ad-
ministrator's name-who IL only one Of
many, had been sent out as vice chan
cellor of Cameron. had occasionally rep
resented the governor. and during the
Bakoko rising had acted as chief of the
police force His administration was
Eystematized cruelty of a kind which a
few instances will illustrate Augustus
Bell. "a nigger," was accused of hay
ing stolen watch. He denied the
charge. ard Vice Chancellor Wehlan
condemned him to receive 60 strokes of
a hippopotamus hide whip to compel
him to confess. When this sentence was
executed, the mans body was o Jelly.
DR.. Valentin said that "a raw hacked
beefsteak was nothing in comparison. I"
A cook who humanely gave few cigars
to man charged with larceny received
20 lashes Of the same instrument Of
torture.
The government interpreter, Eteeki,
stole some money and spirits, and to
punish him the German vice chancellor
and assessor, Wehlan, kicked him SO
long and SO cruelty that the engineer of
the German steamer Nachtigall had to
turn away unable any longer to look
upon the sight. Then Wchlan ordered
10 lashes to be administered to the
wounded man, and finally gave instruc-
tiOns to have a rope tied round his
waist SO that he could be plunged into
the water. One of three prisoners whom
he had in custody was helped by a cook
to escape. Wehlan ordered the cook
to be seized and killed with the two
prisoners-beaten to death, mo weap-
ems to be used" They were kicked and
thumped until half dead, when their
necks were struck and their heads bat
tered in. The corpses We're horribly dis
figured. During the Bakcko insurrec-
ton villages were burned to the ground
and the Threats of helpless old women
cut. Prisoners, when taken, which was
not always, were delivered up to the
soldiers to be scalped alive. "a cut was
made i'll the lower jaw with a knife.
the fellow seized by the teeth, and the
whole scalp drawn over the face and
head. Two German gospel mission
aries testified that these We're the most
efiicacious means of improving the mig
gers!-Fo,tnightly Review.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-09

MY son." said the aged man, "as
You are now about to enter the great
world this little bit Of advice may be of
great use to you: Whenever you make
10 cent purchase, slam dollar down
earelessly on the counter in payment.
In this way You may acquire q reputa-
tion for being whole sonled fellow to
whom money is as naught at q mighty
small expense. Cincinnati Enquirer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-09

The comrade without arms was a
most assiduous worker. It was amusing
to watch his mittened feet step out Of
their shoes and at the shortest notice
proceed to do duty as hands. His MINI
bic tees would screw and unscrew the
tops d the COLOR tubes or handle the
brush az steadily as the hest and deffest
If fingers could handle it,. Very much
unlike any Of rs. he was most punctil-
ious in the care he bestowed ON his paint
boz, - also on his personal appearance.
Felix 4oscheles in Century.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-09

So many great illustrious spirits have
conversed with wee, have in her school
been taught. as arc enough to consecrate
distress ard make ambition even wish
the frown beyond the smile Of fortune.
Thomson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-09

The mocking bird seems to hare {
genuine sense of humor. Often when en-
gagged in the most charming imitation
q some Bong bird it will suddenly stop
and break out with Tie quscldng a Z
anpk q eumo oGhe4 ludimuas sound
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-09

DECATUR. June9.-Albert f. Ross, deal.
G in clothing, has made an assignment to
James w. Race. Liabilities, M, u0; A.
sets. o9.070 Bad business isGIysn = TIE
The herald., 1896-10-18
THE NEW GRAY BLOCK

this point it may be remarked that our
city ordinance calls for but sixteen inch
es to the second story, and twelve inches
the deep effect of window embrasure the
wall had to be carried twenty inches
thick to the top. During the course of
construction the method of developing
the bay window was subject to criticism
but in following the plans of the archi-
tect, John Pugh &Sons only conformed to
the methods employed in large centers
like New York and Chicago. where the
building ordinances are studied with
greatest care for fire protection.
Heretofore the practice of other build
ers has been to construct the brick walls
first and then project the bay windows
of wood covered with galvanized iron
In this case we have the brick venired
bay window, which is certainly supe-
rior to the old style as far as fireproof
is concerned. The city building inspect
or was we'll satisfied with the work
throughout. The builders have employ
ed in the woodwork, easements. etc, the
best quality of Tahoe pine, and the re-
suit is a harmonious finish throughout.
The work at the foundation was watch
ed with special care. having superin-
tendent all the time to see that the prop
er proportion of cement was used. The
cement is two feet thick with four
feet footing of the same concrete mate
rial, making a foundation solid as
rock and capable of bearing many
times heavier building.
The herald., 1896-10-18
CHIEF ORONHYATEKHA
Presldes At the Dedication Ceremonies of
the !. 0. o. F. Temple
Court Los Angeles No. 1922 has the Larg.
est Membership Within the Orders
Jurisdiction-The officers.

The dedication ceremonies of the Inde-
pendent Order of Foresters' temple took
place last evening at the hall corner OF
North Spring and East First streets.
The hall was tastefully decorated for
the occasion, the walls and ceiling and
rostrum being covered with festoons Of
palms, roses, ferns and smilax.
An unusually fine musical program
was rendered and the dedication cere-
monies were conducted in the presence
of some 500 people.
Conspicuous among the audience were
the uniformed order of Royal Foresters,
who occupied reserved seats on the right.
o'clock p m, when the following pro-
gram took place;
Overture by orchestra; Introductory
address by Chief Ranger r. e. Wirsch-
ing; vocal sole. .Asthore, by Miss Blanche
Baker; address of welcome by Hon.
Supreme Chief Ranger DR.. Oronhyate-
kha of Toronto, Canada: selection by the
orchestra.
After brief recess the additional pro-
gram for presentation of the banner of
the world was rendered.
Piano solo by Miss Wirsching; address
upon the good of the order by Mr.. L. H.
Valentine; vocal solo by Miss Gerta
Hatch; presentation of the banner of the
world by the supreme chief ranger and
acceptance on behalf of Court Los An
geles by the chief ranger.
The exercises closed with a selection
The herald., 1896-10-18

by the orchestra. after which an inform
al reception was rendered DR.. Oronhy-
atekha.
The presentation of the banner of the
world constitutes an important feature
in these ceremonies, as the banner indi-
Gates for Court Los Angeles No, 422 the
largest membership within the juridic-
ton, which comprises the United States
Canada, England, Ireland, Scotland and
Wales. having at the present time a
membership of about 800.
The following is the list of officers of
Court Los Angeles for the present year:
c. d. H. c. R., VIM. E. Reavis; chief
ranger, r. E. Wirsching; past chief
ranger William r. Uber; vice-chief
ranger, w. G. Farnsworth; recording
secretary o. II. Nunnaley; financial sec
retary, F. w. Wismer; treasurer, Henry
Klein; physician, DR.. c. w. Bryson
chaplain, w. A. Burns; senior. wood
ward. H. S. Lord; Junior woodward, J.
B. Pearson: senior beadle, r. Dyrsmid;
junior beadle. Ed Stead.
The committee of arrangements for
this occasion We're Messrs. A. r. Hook
ett, William r. Uber and l.. Shepard.
The entire program was most efficient
ly rendered, the vocal solos by Misses
Blanche Baker and Gerta Hatch merit
ing special mention.
The Independent Order of Foresters
has now reached a membership iof up
wards of 100000, and is said to be in a
most flourishing condition Los Ange-
les court was instituted in 1888, and in its
membership enrolls some of Los Ange-
les most prominent citizens
The herald., 1896-10-18
WOMEN's GOOD WORK.
Missionary Society's Conference Con-
cluded-Bishop Hargrave's Address.

The regular annual conference of the
Women's Parsonage and Home Mission
ary society, which began Friday, con-
tinued yesterday forenoon. Most of the
morning was given up to discussion of
various motions and but little import
ant business was transacted.
A resolution was adopted to assess
each member Of the society so cent1 to
be used in local missionary work; also
one that the next annual meeting be
held at the same time and place as the
regular Methodist church conference.
A motion was made and passed that
the executive committee on city mis-
sion work secure testimonials of the
standing Of applicants for city mission
work and send the same to the central
committee.
Mrs. ]. +. H. Finley was chosen alter
nate delegate TO the annual meeting of
the central committee. to be held No
vember 5th at Little Rock, Arkansas
Mrs. c. P. Brown was elected organ
izer of the Home Missionary society for
the coming year. The convention then
adjourned till the next regular annual
meeting.
Bishop Hargrave and wife, who have
been in attendance at the convention of
the w. p and H. M. society, addressed
The herald., 1896-10-18

| the conference Friday evening. Mrs.
| Hargrave preceded her husband with
a few interesting and instructive re-
marks regarding the organization, its
| struggles, and work Of the society,
which she was addressing. She detailed
at some length the organization OF the
| first w. P. and H. M. society about thir-
teen years ago. tracing its growth
through various stages to the present
time. There are now 1000 parsonages to
build before every preacher will have
home Mrs. Hargrave said: "Woman's
place in the world is and always has
been that of a helper, not leader. No
person on earth has a more exalted re-
spect for womanhood than 1 have, but
do not think the Lord ever intended
her to be a preacher God has appointed
man his place and woman her place, and
do not hesitate to say that a woman in
the pulpit is out of her place"
Mrs. Hargrave said that it is claimed
there are not churches large enough to
seat half the population of the country.
and then called attention to the fact
that half the pews are not filled.
Here" said Mrs. Hargrave. "is field
for Christian women. Let the members
of the churches, and there are over $780,
900 of them, exert themselves to pr1ng
about a different state of affairs and
wonderful results will be accomplished.
There are places in Wnlcn CHFlStlan IN
fluence is needed and yet the ministers
cannot go there. The women must en-
ter these homes and take their Christian
influence with them"
Bishop Hargrave followed his wife
with an account of the work done by the
w. P. and H. M. society.during the years
since its foundation. Figures were pro-
duced showing the number of parson-
ages built and other work done by the
society. Last year siXty-eight applica-
tions for assistance were made to the
society, but on account Of the lack of
sufficient funds but twenty-seven, could
be helped. These received appropria-
tions amounting to $1,000. Supplies have
been sent out to the extent of $4,000. A
school has been established at Tempe,
Ariz.. to the support of which the soci-
ETY. contributes $1,000 annually. Bishop
Hargrave commended very highly the
city mission work being done by the So
ciety and strongly advocated the con-
version of the heather on our own shores
as we'll as those in foreign lands. The
bishop closed his reWarks by exhorting
those now In the work to continue faith
full and urging them to make strong
effort to increase the membership OF
their organization. Bishop Hargrave
will again address the congregation at
Trinity church this morning.
The herald., 1896-10-18
EAST SIDE NOTES.
Rev. Geo. E. Dye Retains His Pulpit.
Social Jottings.

Ed Lacy has left for Guaymas. Mex
leo.
Miss Eliza Wolfe and Miss Cora Tay-
lor have gone east to remain year.
The marriage of Frank Hill and Mrs.
Mary S. Burkhardt was great surprise
to many. They both have high stand
ing in the community.
c. A. Teed and wife have returned to
Downey.
1t has been reported that Rev. Geo. e.
DYE had abandoned his pulpit to preach
the gospel of free silver. Mr.. Dye says
that Willie he believes that the preaching
of free silver is perfectly proper Tor
preacher or people, he sees no reason
why he should abandon his pulpit He
will preach Sunday morning and even
ing, as usual but no politics in the pull
pit He will leave the preaching of
politics from the pulpit to the goldite
ministers of the far east.
Womans suffrage has had great
boom on the East Side.
The Evening Express will not make
many friends by the assertion that
"You can tell when an East Side fam
lily is going to have company for dinner
by the cleanliness Of the hands and
faces of the children" East Side peo-
pie do not like the funny man on the
Express to be too funny.
The Y. P. S. c. L. of the Baptist church
is working hard for an "eXtortion soci-
able" to be held at the residence of Mrs.
Miller, 215 Lecouvreur street, next
Thursday night. 1t will be novel affair
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmore were'surprised by
large company of friends last Tuesday
night.
The trolley car experience by the Re-
publicans Thursday night has awak-
ened considerable stir. Public sympa-
thy is with the motormon. Put your
self in his place"
The herald., 1896-10-18
The Handsome New Gray Block
at Third and Main
IS ORIGINAL IN DESIGN
And Attractive In Ccmpletion--The Work
Of L. F. B. Bourgeois
An Example Of What May Be Termed
Spanish Renaissance-A New Art
Of Decoration.

The French architect, I. J. B. Bour-
geois. has just completed the three-story
building at the northeast corner of Mair
and Third streets. Mr.. Bourgeois is
not only an architect Of highest stand
ing, but Is a sculptor as we'll, and his
water color and pen and ink drawings
have added to his fame. The building
just referred to is owned by Mrs. Cath
crime M. Gray, and 1t is due to her good
taste and Judgment In allowing the arch
itect full scope that the result is so
strikingly original in design that 1t may
be called the archetype of new class.
AS whole, 1t shows a new treatment of
Renaissance feeling. The outlines are
what may be called Spanish Renais-
sance, and the ornamentation is an en-
tirely new arabesque, every touch show
ing originality and revealing pictures of
life and nature. The cornice detail Is
an arabesque picture Of intricate lace
work, the geometrical lines of which
have in their delicate tangle lost all
their stiffness The manner Of obtaining
The herald., 1896-10-18
A Surprise

surprise is not new thing at Desmond's store In
the Bryson block for its history has largely been
made up of surprises, quickly following the other
but this week we offer you what is perhaps the
greatest surprise you have yet known These items
mentioned below give you but a faint idea of the
rich feast of bargains that awaits you in this sale,
where original cost and present real value are totally
disregarded.
For this week all $500 Hats Except Dunlap and
Stetson) for $4Oo; all $4Oo Hats for $500; all 800
Hats for 81 co. and what's left of the $500 Hats for
$780, Nothing reserved. We do just as we adver-
tise. These prices leave no room to doubt that this
offer is the supreme bargain event in the Hat Trade
for the season of 1896.