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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-29
Candles Made of Human Fat,

Some criminals, it would appear, enter
tain the horrid creed that use of a candle
made of murdered mans fat will protect
them from discovery during their depreda-
lions. Actuated by this hideous and in
sane superstition it is averred that two
burglars in the district of Ostrogojsk (Vo-
roneJe goyernmcnt) recently murdered a
handsome, stalwart young fellow villager
OF is for the sake Of his tallow
The story goes on to state that, having
butchered their victim, these fends ripped
open the body and tore out the epiploon,
which they put in a tin box and carried
home. Next came the melting down proc
ess- The mems strange operations aroused
tie suspicious OF their iandlady-the more
SO rs ugly rumors of the poor young fel-
lows disappearance began To circulate
and she gave information in the proper
quarter. In conclusion, it is mentioned
tbat the tin box and its contents have been
handed to two well known professors for
examination. True or not true, the charge
Is noteworthy as bearing upon a very grew
some piece of thieves folklore or black art
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-29

but their own heart beats and the dull,
echoless thump of their own footsteps, pac-
ing up and down and crossing over and
over again In ceaseless endeavor to get
away from themselves, rapidly wore away
their mental balance.
To stop, to be idle for a moment, was to
face the horror of u living tomb. To pause
for an instant was to calcula.e-twice 2
are seconds, twice are s, twice 30 Sec
onds are minute, 60 minutes an hour,
and so on to days and nights and weeks
and months and years.
No wonder the tortured brain, turning
in this restricted circle, wore itself out and
ran down like an eight day clock No
wonder that in the unutterable silence,
full of death bells and the low ticking of
the grave watch in the walls, the minds Of
the prisoners We're focused SO small and
30 fer that they could hear the wheeling of
the stars and the slow, great march Of the
suns through space.
At first II was alteration; then BY GLOW
erosion of years it became dementia, In
sanity, idiosy. With two men % conssi-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-29
LINES TO A sloTTiNc pAc.

Shou kindly porous plaster Tor the lis
Occasioned BY tie ink poet spills,
Absorb unto Myself his many faults
And sponge his verse where rhyme or rhythm
halts,
ie: lest percliance thy too retcntive touch
Appropriate i'll passing ovrrmuch.
praT / ave q trace ct what he would imply
'Hcru thcIehs hut free and ink allowed TO d..
"a former t,n'cs they sr-inkied ont the sand
To sXeep ii on and let the writing stand,
While roEadays \ line is hardly writ
Ere We regret and seek to alter IL
And sDend in en"nda,ion 30 much PAINS
That scarce M mixing of the truth rcrnains
50 Tor the nonce let my poor pen run free
And leave recor he'd what so'er il be-
Grant il expression for 4 final line,
Ant. all th-t wont before is gladly thine
Ihon viii this Postscript ye; suffice 10 show
II love sweet Alice long rs ink shall fow
w. ID. Ellwanyer in Dookmau.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-29
s,.a50 si.e halter or the guiliotine would

iIasd si.e halter or the guiliotine would
have besn mere humane.
According to majority of criIninolo-
gists, solitary confinement is all right as o
punishment for refractory prisoners II
brings them around TO tractahility. where
any amount of beating or stringing up by
the thumbs or any form of physical tor.
ture will fail They Will seldom hold out
for more than IS hours
But from all that can be learned neither
Whitehead rer Gallagher was refractory
Their alteration WAS taken for simulated
insanity. and in the effort to cure them
their demcntia was increased to the stage
Of incur7,bility.
Solitary confinement in this country,
except as a means OF punishment for OBJ
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-29
An Alphabetical Advertisements.

The following remarkable alphabet.
ical ad. appeared in an issue of the Lon
don Times away back in 1s42: ITO
Widowcrs and Single Gentlemen
Wanted, by "a lady, a situation to super
intend the household and preside at
table. She is agreeable, becoming, care
full, desirable, English, facetious. gen.
erous, honest, industrious. judicious,
keen, lively, merry, natty, obedient,
ph;losophic, quiet, rosy faced. sociatle,
tasteful, useful, vivacious, womanish,
Xantippish, youthful, jealous, etc. -
st. Louis Republic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-29
Old People.

Old people who require medicine
to regulate the bowels and kidneys
will find the true remedy in Electric
Bitters. This medicine does not
stimulate. and contains no whisky
nor other intoxicant. but acts as q
tonic and Alternative. 1t acts mildly
on the stomach and bowels. adding
strength and giving tone to the or.
gans. thereby aiding nature in the
performance of the functions. Elec-
trio Bitters is an excellent appetizer
and aids digestion. Old people find
it just exactly what they need. Price
SO cents per bottle at Hartz & Ulle.
meyers drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-29
Publication Notice.
STAT! Of ILLINols. {.
HnrE lar m OoryROD -

NUN Aok~AADO
In the Circuit court. September term. A. d.
1895.
N. Sturgeon W. Patrick Gregg Bosxe%,. in
ehsnoery.
nidavit % the pon-residcnce Of Ps,ritk
Gregg bogRess. the above Defendant that hi.
plsee Of residence is unknown and thnt upon due
and nj inquiry not be ascertained having
been Med IN the clerks once OF The circuit
court OF said county. notice % therefore here
" given 10 tie said non -rcsidebf defendant
lint the complainant fled his bin of com.
paint I'm the ssid court the ohancery .Ide
thereof on the 18th dsy OF August. A. D. isss.
ana thht rummons was isened thereon ont of
eaid cnurt. wherein said emit 10 noe pending
returnablc on the FIRST Monday in the month 81
January next, as is by Law required.
NOS, unless you. the raid NONRESIDENT de
PENDANT above named. Patrick Gregg Bog
Hes-, shall personally he and apI~ar before
the said circuit court on the nrri day Of the
next term thereof. 10 be holden at Rock lrland
IN and Tor said county on the frat Monday In
January nexi. and plead. answer or denur
TO The said compainants bill ofcotuplainf, the
came and the matters therein charged aud stated
will be taken confessed and u decree entered
gsinst you according 10 the prayer Of said bill.
GEoRsE w. 3AnsLD, Ciers.
Rock leland. H.. Sept. g. 1873.
sTCReEoS 0ARsBsLL, Compiainant's Solicitors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-29

DR.. Williams Indian Pile Ointment
will cure blind, bleeding liberated
and itching piles. 1t absorbs the
tumors. allsys the itching at once.
acts as poultice. gives instant re-
relief. DR.. Williams Indian Pile
Ointment is prepared only for piles
and itching of the private parts. and
nothing else. Every box is guaran-
teed. Sold by druggists. sent by
mail for so cents and 81 per box.
WILLIAMS M'F'G Co.. Props.. Cleve
land. Ohio. For sale by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-29

mystic Cure" for rheumatism
and neuralgia cures in to 8 days.
Its action upon the system 10 70
marksble and mysterious. II re-
moves at once the cause. and the
disease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly relieves. 76 cents.
Sold BY Otto Grotjan, druggist. Rosk
Island. and Gust Schlsgel q Son, 20
West Second street. Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-29

While at play in a cemetery at Halifax .
girl leaned against tombstone, back Of
which her brother was sitting, aud it fsll
ON him, hrsaking his thigh
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-29
LEGAL.
Executors Notice.

Estate Of Amaziah Thornton. deceased.
The undersigned having been sppoipsed execu.
tor OF the last viii snd festament Of Amsx.s b
Thornton, late Of the county Of Rock Ielspd
that be viii appear before the county court OF
ROCK Island county. AT the once Of the clerk Of
ssd court. In the city Of Rock Island, At the NO.
vember term. ON the frss Monday In November
next. 81 which Time all persons having claims
against said estate notified sbd requested 10
attend Tor the purpos~ ~ having the -nme sd-
Jusred. AL Scrsops indie btcd 10 said estate arr
derrigned.
Dated this 18th day Of August. A. D., isss.
j. o. RBEp, Executor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-29

No family should be without Fc.
ley's Collie Cure for all bowel com.
plants. Sold by n. F. Bahnseu.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-29

Children Dry for
Pitchers o00tog1a.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-29
,aE reAgELkks' GUIDE

'stSsGU, tOCs ISLAND Q PAuS;(
- s.n.sy .ries Its go No - rehssei OF beg
vss- ea.essN n Ae Ts, nt..'n st.ort dep,y
or q u % o y d.yps eyrnes p1ftA av-nus ss
Fair or-i -tr-.st y-sns y. P,ummss, As-rf.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-29

Once conner Eighteenth street and
Second avenue, second door.
Telephone 1857.
The herald., 1896-10-15
Tuesday NOVenbeTIhe Third A.D, 1896

The said amendments are respectively
designated
Amendment Number One.
Amendment Number Two.
Amendment Number Three.
Amendment Number Four.
Amendment Number Five.
Amendment Number Six.
Each ballot used at such election must
contain, written or printed thereon, the
words:
For the Amendment Number One" and
against the Amendment Number One"
For the Amendment Number Two" and
Against the Amendment Number Two"
For the Amendment Number Three"
and Against the Amendment Number
Three"
For the Amendment Number Four"
and Against the Amendment Number
Four
For the Amendment Number Five"
and Against the Amendment Number
Five" -..
For the Amendment Number Six." and
Against the Amendment Number Six"
Witness my hand the great seal Of the
slate, the day and year first written.
JAMES II. BUDD,
Governor.
Attest: L. H. BROWN, Secretary of
state.
tseaD BY W. T. sEsNoN. Deputy.
The herald., 1896-10-15
good, and all other varieties, 6O@00; sweet
potatoes, yellow, 90@1.00: red, LIS.
REAL. EsTATE TRANsFERs.

"WEDNESDAY, Oc. IA.
Florence M. White to r. B. Wilson--Lots
16, II. Is and 19, block b Sherman; 5000.
sweet-Lands. in township west. range
William and Kate rwadell to J. s. hodge
Undivided one-half interest in Tip Top
M. w. Mccombs to E. A. Mccombs-
Lot Il, block 5, Howe's tract; $475.
r. F. Lotspeich, trustee, to ]. and Annie
L. Lotspeich-Lots 6 and Z, block B, Cen
tral Park tract; $500.
q. X. West to same-Lots and 4, lock
- Palomares tract; $1,000.
Jesse F Hunnicutt to Elwood White
One-half acre in lot 2, block l., Pickering
La w Cos subdivision $1,000.
Laura r. and L. F. Patterson to M. H.
Chamberlain-Lot II. block r, Monrovia;
William and Mary e. Murphy to David
block b, Dunkleberger tract; $1,000.
Percy H. and Hattie e. Clark to G. Ellen
Rhone-Lot IA, block c. M. Wells tract;
Antonia and John Luepke to Mrs. Louisa
Guenther-Land In section 8, Tisriow;
$500.
Alamitos Land company to Mary L.
Siil.Lot 8. block Q, resubdivislon of parts
Mary A. Harvey. trustee to Inez L. Har-
association tract: $425.
Julia .An6/'son to H. !; Mance-I.ots
80 and 81. v ayerly tract; 5000. ,,s u.
nees-Twent. live acres in Ro Paso de
Bartolo; $Sl16.
Alert H. and Isabel N Kenyon to Chas;
T.. Robedeau.Lot B. G. Roscoe Thomas
sumroary-Deeds, 80; nominal, 90; total
SIS, ,S19a1.
The herald., 1896-10-15

able to road the constitution in the Eng
lish language, and write his or her name.
shall ever exercise the privilege Of an elec-
tor in this state; provided. that the pro-
visions of this amendment relative to an
educational qualification shall not apply to
any person prevented by q physical dis
ability from complying with its reQuisi-
tions. nor to any person VINO now has the
right to vote. nor to any person who
shall be sixty years of age and upward
at the time this amendment shall take
effect.
NOW. THEREFORE,. Pursuant to the
provisions of the constitution, and an act
OF the legislature entitled IAN act to pro-
vide for the submission of certain proposed
amendments to the constitution of the
state of California to the qualified electors
Tor their approval" approved March Z. A.
u. 1883, the said amendments as submit
ted, to be separately voted upon by ballot
Dy the qualified electors of the state, on
The herald., 1896-10-15
WEATHER AND CROPS
Southern California Conditions Prevail.
ing During the Week

Following is the United States departs
ment of agriculture climate and crop
bulletin Of the weather bureau for South.
dav CalITrnia ctohar Tor tne week ending Nom
Fogs were prevalent In the coast dis.
trlcts l,. rs during the earlier part Of the week.
with fresh land winds. There was no
rain In any SECTION and the long dry
esons o3 ran mi 1s VIII no Ind
The autumn rains are now due, the usual
beginning Of which Is the middle Of the
for the month Of octobegr raecss ro
e one-t third of an inch at San Diego. Very
to the lack of rain and until the rains
come reports will be few and limited in
INFORMATION; Il, or M The weather was favoreble
in the interior districts for raisin making
which will be finished by the end OF this
month. Very destructive mountain flres
back of Pasadena, which a endansers The tie
vicinity. - =
VENTURA COUNTY
West Saticoy-The weather was too fog
gy for good bean thfeshing; however, a.
are In and results are somewhat better
shan erraes Highest temperature
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Aos Angeles. City-Morning .fogs were
frequent the first part of the. week: the
rem,aining rem ,sd days were clear With consider
L
temperatures was nearly normal, the high
est was IS degrees and the lowest so de-
greest
La Canada-The summer and fall has
been exceedingly dry, causing deciduous
trees and vines to drop their leaves earlier
than usual. The fore part OF the week
was warm and dry; the latter part was
COOL accompanied by fresh easterly winds
Oranges are developing rapidly. Highest
temperature, So degrees; lowest. 6S de-
grees. s7
Pasadena-violent fires ragged in the
mountains. doing much damage to the
water sources. Nothing being done now
in farm work, all waiting for the first
rains. The weather conditions are about
normal.
Azusa.-The orange crop in this valley
is excellent and unless adverse conditions
prevail the output will be superior. The
fruit Is heavy and smooth
Pomona-The weather has been clear
and moderate. There was only one fog
in the last three weeks.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
Crafton-The highest temperature dur
ORANGE COUNTY
Capistrano--Highest temperature 70 de-
grees; lowest, go degrees.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
San Diego City-The temperature was
normal; highest, "a degrees; lowest. 5;
of 500 of an inch. Dense fogs drifted In
and remained until aout p. m. from the
4th to the Sth. Raisin growers report this
season to be the best fol. drying purposes
ever known: the crop will be secured by the
end of the month.
The herald., 1896-10-15
COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Formal Opening of the Twelfth Annual
Session

The twelfth annual session of the Col
lege Of Medicine of the University of
Southern California opened yesterday
morning at the college building on Bue-
ma Vista street. Several addresses were
made among them one by DR.. J. =.
Widney, for many years dean OF the
faculty.
He pointed out the necessity Of ply
sician's having a general education as
we'll as a thorough knowledge of the
science of medicine. The public expects
as much from physician, and an ig-
norance in any branch Of knowledge Is
great detriment. Often young men
start out to practice and fail to meet
with the success they had hoped for.
They may be most proficient In their
profession, but for some reason they fail
to win practice in certain circles. This
failure many times can be laid to their
lack of a higher education and that pol
ish which can only come through broad
intelligence. DR.. Widney gave incidents
that happily illustrated his meaning.
He knew of one physician who was
called to attend to professional duties
in cultured family. The conversation
turned to literature and the physician
was so unfortunate as to refer to
George Eliot as "a man." The lady inn
mediatly concluded he was not compe-
tent to treat her and his services were
not thereafter required. Another in
young and aspiring ''sawbones"
was given. The ambitious young
man was asked how he would travel
to go from some interior town In uli-
nois to London. The reply was: Il
would take a train to Chicago and thvn
down the river by boat to the Atlantic
ocean," The speaker urged the stu
dents before him to strive for a thorough
education. Said the doctor: when I
was young man worked on farm
~ I<~<~A 30,
through college. Do not neglect the
broadening out of the mind"
DR.. j. Kurtz was very felicitous In
his remarks to the students. He said
the public was inclined to believe that
the members of the medical profession
were profoundly learned That was why
sometimes men of his profession were
successful in politics, and good-na-
turedly referred to his nomination for
member of the board of education a few
days ago. He tried to impress upon the
students the great Importance Of not
work. No opportunity in this direction
should be overlooked. The text books
could not give the knowledge that
comes from observation.
DR.. Walter Lindley. DR.. Willis. pr.
Follansbee also made remarks appro-
pirate to the occasion. DR.. Brainerd,
the new dean, referred to the develop
ment of the school and the early strug-
giles of its promoters. The new and
oommodious building in which the ex-
ercises were held was commenced
year ago and completed last winter The
expenses were borne by the faculty,
and physicians had given their uerv-
ices in instruction and In other ways
without salaries. He spoke Of the high
standard of the college and the many
bright men who had graduated and
had been q credit to themselves ana
the institution. The past services iof Dr.
Wfdney were referred to In wor16 =
praise. 8A'
The herald., 1896-10-15
SAN FRANCISCO PRODUCE.

Feed and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 16Oo0
''ig GsyNev 0rSe eGop, Wheat 75oa1oeo; wheat
and oat, 6.5OQ9.6O; alfalfa, 5.50Q6.5 so; clover
6.O0@7.5O; barley, 4:50a7.5O; stock. 45OQ5. O0
S'VTaw VegetablesPeotaoes apas Per pots Garnet ches
10000 per GENITAL; Early Rose. 25qsO; river
Burbanks, 25qs5: Salinas and bay Bur
banks, 5Oa65 ,s. sweet potatoes. 75@1.S5;
.Various--Riyer tomatoes. 1Oa2o; vaca-
Vile do, 10@25; green okra, 40a65; garlic, /
paragus, 1.ooa5.oO; Alameda cucumber,s. Is
OBS; bay squash, 3O@40: egg plant, 25GI40;
Alameda green corn, 1.Ooa125: Berkeley
low onions. 3OQS5; Lima beans, 1.OO@i.5o.
Apples Fancy. 75qS5 for large boxes;
Berries-Longworth Strawberries, s0oa
100; common do, 25OQ4.OO; raspberries. Der
chest, 4OOQ5.0O; blackberries, 3OCM4' 4'OO:
cranbsrries, 7ooas.oo per bbl.; huckleber-
Grapes es-Fontainbleau. 25as5 black, 15@
40; muscat, 25@35; seedless. 4O05O; tokay,
Figs-Black. single layers. s5@5o do
double 50M75
Peaches~Per box. 75@1.oo.
Iss,s Pears per box. 2S@5o; Bartletts. per box,
Plams-Large, per crate. aoaso; per box
California lemons, 1di25; do extras. i'5o
@2;O0; do fancy, 250Q3O0.
TrIopesilo ioTT TTrSan1tbbananas ut oo02 pine
Rutter--Fancv creamery, 22M24; do Sec
onds. 2o@22; fancy dairy 2O@21; do Sec
Eggs-store, 5000; ranch, 27d29; east
ern, 1S@22.
Cheese = Fancy mild new, 91l0; fair
to good. 70S: young America. 9Ql0; east
ern, 1903.
Pouitry-Live turkey gobblers. 11@12; do
hens, 1908; ..roosters. old 400; young
ssSsss ss ssSers S.aa % %ssFs aScRs SSs od frsyeSs seS
$50; do young. s00a4.00; geese, per pair.
The herald., 1896-10-15
ON CHANGE
Business Transacted and Prices Faid at
Home and Abruad

NEW YORK Oct. 14.-The stock market
was more active than usual today and the
distribution of the dealings was also wider
than of late. The industrials held the
first place in point of activity as group.
but a fair volume of transactions was also
recorded in number of the specialties and
leading railway shares. Manipulation was
again distinct feature in the operations.
The course of prices was irregular and the
fluctuations wide in many instances. The
market displayed decided strength at the
outset on a variety of favorable influences.
London prices came higher and the local
sentiment was affected in addition but the
publication Of our international trade fig
ures which afforded clear explanation
for the bulk of the recent gold imports:
The exchange market also developed
further weakness, actual figures reaching
the legitimate import basis 4.s3% for de-
mand. Posted quotations were also re-
duced 1ac, to 4.S1M and 4.S41h by leading
drawer. This fact. was supplemented by
aggregating s1,s5o,ooo, and v .cabled esti-
mates of impending imports of gold to this
country in the near future extending to $40.
000. 900. Purchases for both accounts caused
advances all around with the industrial
in Leather preferred. The Investment
stocks were in fair request and some strsi-
ing advances. occurred in the inactive list.
The bulls retained control of the market
until the early afternoon and marked Su-
gar up to 1o9. Other shares displayed net
gains of 111h per cent. A feature of the
trading was unusual activity In Union
Pacific; made an extreme gain Of " per
precipitated heavy selling all around, which
caused tie loss of most of the early gains.
Leading bankers. deprecated the rise in
money was artificial and predicted sharp
money movement for the next few weeks.
Bank deposits are not increasing owing OF
return funds to New York and there is
practically no time money Offering. Incl
dentally the banks have withdrawn al
most entirely from the market for CONNER
cial paper. Shipments of money to the in
terror continue on a large scale. The an
nual report of the Western Union Tele-
graph company was published today and
of effect, however, in the market. The
closing was weak at fractional net gains
Railroad bonds continued strong on
fair volume of business. A notable ex-
ception to the tendency was Atchison. Col
orado and Pacific firsts. which reacted
~ per cent to 22. The sales were very
large.
The herald., 1896-10-15
SAN FRANCISCO MARKETS.
Call Board Prices of Cereals and Ship.
ments Received

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 14.-Wheat closed
quiet; December, 1.30; May 1882 bid: barley
closed strong; December, SSs4; corn, large
yellow. s5@S71A; California bran, 1900
1850.
Flour-Family, 4.35@45O; bakers extras
4.15@4.25; superfine fine, 3.50G3.75.
Wheat-No. l shipping, 1.25; choice do.
1.26A; milling, 1.271a@1.35.
Barley-Feed. fair to good, 75a771s; choice
s00S21a; brewing. 67i4@90.
Oats..Milling, 1.O2l1@1 .O7R; surprise. 1.1O
@o Iass poor to tefa fair So ssas soeq gray ~
black for feed, SO@S5; do for seed, LOCAL. g
Receipts.Flourrs rso-q quarter sacks. 1895;
SO; oats, centals, 2S5 corn, centals SIS;
beans. sacks, 1O. 1850; rye. centals, $50; po-
tatoes, sacks, 7o31; onions, sacks, sos; bran
bales, n; raisins, boxes, 1000; wine gallons
5000; quickilver, TASKS, So; hides. number,