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The San Francisco call., 1896-08-24
DOCTOR SWE:ANY

The ablest and most successful specialist
of the age in the treatment of all Chronic,
Nervous and Special Diseases of both Men
and Women.
aged and old men which weaken
the body and the brain, causing ner-
vous debility in all its distressing
forms, such as drains which sap the vital
ity, weak and failing manhood, aching
back and diseased kidneys, inflamed
glands, varicocele, hydrocele and in many
cases degradation and untimely death.
positively, permanently and forever cured
by DR.. Sweany with his new treatment
which is the result of years of study,
practice and experience.
Heart. Brain, Nerves and
Blood. If you have a dizziness of the
head and palpitation of the heart, difficult
irritable, discontented feeling and fear of
impending danger or death. a dread Of
being alone or the reverse; ii your mem
ory is falling and you are gloomy and de-
spondent and feel an aversion to society,
you are suffering from a serious disease Of
the nerves, brain, heart and blood. You
have no time 10 lose. Call at once and
CONSULT DIR. SWEANY. Diseases
of Women scientifically treated and
invariably cured.
THE POOR of this city who call at his
Office on Friday afternoons of each week
are welcome to his professional services
free.
YOu can be cured at home.
Write your troubles if living away from
the city and are unable to call. Letters
are answered in English German. French,
Italian, Swedish, Norwegian and Danish.
Correspondence strictly confidential.
Book, Guide to Health, sent free on ap-
plication. Address
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-27
Licensed 20 Wed.
ID In One Day

foi Cure . Cold In One nay
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. ALI druggists refund the
money If it fails to cure. IS cents
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-27
LIKE ACRUEL FATE
That Which Has Pursued the
Cox Family.


Edgar TIE Flfth ia TIE Int % 1Aooo VIZ
Have Psrisssa rhsoa9a Uaseoksa sos
Disaster - Cirsunstssess which Exesss
0sssral Sympathy.
Cruel and relentless fate seems to
pursue the Cox family Of which
Edgar Cox. the victim Of Wednes-
days disaster, IL o memb Der. In the
upper end Of Rock lshnd county the
people are SO familiar with the shock.
Jog causalties which have been Wis.
tied upon the family that 1t amounts
almost to q superstition to many.
While the catastrophe Of "Wednesday
causes the fifth to perish through ac-
cident, others have been MANNED or
seriously injured by accidents of
various kinds. 1t is . sad tale of
misfortune which records the NOR.
tuary Of the family thus far. one tina,
excites the deepest sense OF human
sympathy and compassionate sorrow.
In the past quarter Of . century. five
of those bound together by the tie.
Of kinship have been abruptly taken
away.
Five oss Family Ksiisa.
The first to perish was Joseph Cox
who WAS killed BY . runaway in
yuma in 1870.
In 1884 Jerry Cox was killed by q
cord Of wood falling on him from 6
load With which he was descending 9
hill in Port Byron. He was fearful
ly mangled.
10 1888 at Hampton, Joseph B. Co,
was killed by the breaking Of o Hy'
was working.
A. J. Cox was drowned In BARRIERS
creek, near Port Byron, July 4. 1889
And Edgar Cox was instantly
killed by the accidental discharge Of
a shot gun while returning from 9
hunt near Sears Wednesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-27

The song recital given by Francis
Walker at the Central Presbyterian
church last evening under the aus
pices Of the choral society attracted
a large ard aPpreciative audience.
Mr.. Walker gave a varied program,
including ariss, German songs and
ballads, interspersing it with an ad.
dress on What Music to Avoid, and
proved himself an artist in all tina,
ne undertook. The patronesses were:
Mesdames H. c. Connolly, T. A.
Murphy, H. ID. Folsom. Adair Pleas.
ants, Hiram S. Cable, Orrin Leonard.
w. H. Gest, j. +. Robbie son,
r. A. Donaldson, T. H. Thomas
j. NJ. Buford, David Don.
aldson, A. c. Dart. l.. s. McCabe,
l.. Simon. H. c. Marshall. John volk,
Clara Falk Murphy, Frank Mixter,
Henry Curtis, E. G. Frazer, 1. W.
Allen, Jr.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-27
MiSMATEO IN MARRIAGE
Moline Furnishes Three Cases of BONES
tic Unhappiness.

Moline Furnishes Three Cases of Domes
tic Unhappiness.
Three tales of mat rimouisl unhap.
piness we're filed at the circuit clerks
office Wednesday afternoon.
Peter Hofstrand, of Moline, saws
his wife, Alma Hofstrand, to whom
he was married at Gemtsburgh
Wis, Dec. %. 1889, went away one
day in June five years ago, aud has
failed TO return, and for that reason
he asks that the matrimonial tie be
severed.
Mary Anderson. of Moline, wants
q divorce from Frank Anderson be-
cause he deserted her Feb. 4, 1898.
She says they were m srried at Dixon,
H.. July 5. 1870.
Bertha Beck aud Louis Beck were
married Feb. 25. 1862, and the com.
plainant, Mrs. Beck SAYS, that
shortly after the union her husband
began a cruel treatment of her, and
OF late has been INDUCING in period.
ical sprees. drinking to such excess
as to iucapacitate him for the at.
tendance of his business affairs.
Beck runs a saloon at Moline. They
have six children, all of legal age
Mrs. Beck asks for separate main.
tenance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-27
ROBBINS ADMITS GUILT.

Bound Over to the Ciresis Court IN
81. 900 Boods.
Ed Robbins plead guilty to Q
charge of burglary at bis preliminary
hearing in the police court this after
noon and was bound over to the cir
cult court in 81. 900 bonds. He went
to Jail in default of bail.
In private talk with Mayor Knox.
Chief Etzel and Capt. Kramer
Wednesday evening. after his arrival
from Chicago, Robbins confessed to
participation in the Kay saloon
burglary. He said he ran to Moline,
and there took . train to Chicago.
He was greatly affected when told
Of his mothers death. He was KEEP,
in ignorance of the sad affair until he
reached the police station. and until
after he had admitted the crime,
when Mayor Knox broke the news to
him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-27
The Twilight Circle.

The Twilight Circle is the name OF
rev social band formed by a mum.
Der of young ladies OF St. Mary's
parish. The officers are:
President-Miss Josie Bachmann.
Secretary-Miss Francis Kla.t.
Treasurer-Miss Rose Boro.
The entertainment committee il
composed OF Misses Agnes Winter.
Minnie Sommers. Margaret Otto.
Edith Kautz. Louise Boro. Frances
Kiatt, Louise Nachbaur. Josie Bach.
mann, Rose Boro. Sophie Som mers.
The circle meets every Tuerday
evening. The pastimes are ard par.
ties. merry gatherings, fancy sew.
ing and theatre parties. Mem bers
are taxed cents at each meeting.
aad absentees are fined a dime.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-27
The Y. -. &. A. Course.

The Y. NJ. c. A. entertain men'
course is now arranged. and the re
served seats will be offered ats q. m
Dec. l. Tickets are now on sale nj
81 SO for the season. OF the 400
seats to be sold. $50 are alre,dy OF.
dered. The course will embrace:
Dec. 5. Charlotte Allen Scott, in
Switzerland (Monologue); Jan. IS,
Prof. II. v. Richards. brilliant enter.
tainment; Feb. 8. Lovett's Boston
Stars, The Great Popular Concert
company; March 26. Thomas Dixon,
Jr., Of New York. subject. Back
bone;" April ~. Ottumwa Male Quar-
tet, Edward Weeks first tenor, James
Swivles second tenor, r. W. Peterson
first bass, W. r. Muse. second bass.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-27
DAY OF GOODDEEDS
Thanksgiving as Passed in Rock
island.
SERVICES AT THE BROADWAY

Poor Arc Remembered In Contributions OF
Clothing At the Church asd 1t the
Schools - General Forms Of Observing
the Day Of Grateful Acknowledgements.
Miserable as was the weather,
Thanksgiving day was appropriately
observed in Rock Island. While the
storm. which prevailed intermit-
tingly, especially during the morn
ing. prevented the attendance at the
churches being what it otherwise
would have been, the services were
all participated in by large congrega-
tions. The union service Of the Eng
lish speaking protestant denomina-
tons was held this year at the Broad
way Presbyterian. where pastors and
people joined in the rendering Of
prayer, praise and thanksgiving to
Almighty God for the bounties and
blessings of the seasons that have
passed. A special program Of
Thanksgiving music was presented
by the choir of tbs church, assisted
by double quartet. while Francis
Walker sang an offeratory. solo
from Beethoven's Creation p"
The sermon was preached by Rev. j..
L. Murphy. of Grace English Lutheran
church, Edgewood park. and was de-
voted to the thoughts of the day. 1t
was an eloquent and inspiring dis
course.
The cash offerings for the poor Of
the city amounted to S22, while there
were numerous bundles of clothing
bdought to the church which with
those left public school buildings
Wednesday afternoon, evinced a gen.
erous response tn the appeal Of the
Ladies' Industrial Relief society for
distribution among the suffering OF
the city.
There we're appropriate services
also at Trinity Episcopal and at S.
Joseph's and st Mary's Roman Cath.
Ole, the German Lutheran and the
Second Bapsis. (colored) in the
morning.
Family reunions and other home
gatherings were plentiful, his turkey
ship furnishing the basis of consid.
cAdtlOu III I'LL IustnuCcs AZ tue
Harper, his excellency, Landlord
McHugb, spread hins self and a num-
Der of friends invited in to enjoy his
hospitality. pronounced him a prince
of entertainers. At the Rock Island,
Mine Host Negus had invited a
number to enjoy his Thanksgiving
dinner with him and they Joined
with the other guests in expressions
Of appreciation of the hospitalities
OF. the occasion.
On Pleasure Bent.
There we're plenty of opportunities
for those seeking popular modes OF
amusement.
Many attended the poultry show.
Many went to the roller rink,
where Manager Collins opened the
season for those seeking this pleasan At
pastime.
MANY went to the theatre and en-
joyed the Flints in the evening.
Many went to the Central Presby-
terrain church and were entertained
by Francis Walkers superb concert.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-27

Faithful to his promise, Col. A. r.
Bufliog'ou drove acro-s the new Rock
Island bridge to Davenport at $40
yesterday morning, Supt- +. E.
Robbins ACCOMPANYING him at his
request. The colonel therefore be-
came the first to cross the entire
length Of the structure in q vehicle.
The operations looking to the com.
Pletion Of the bridge will depend
much upon the weather from now on.
Four days under ordinary weather
will suffice to see the work done.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-27

The most delightful mixture Of
melody. mimicry and mirih. The
Merry World." with its burlesque on
'.Trilby." mime. Sans Gene" Lit
tie Trooper" robin Hood" and ali
the leading dramatic and operate
successes. together with its long list
OF high-ciass specialiies. gorgeous
ba!lets. and ben ildering marches.
will be seen ut the Burtis opera
house next Sunday and Monday
evenings. Nov. 20 aud 80. The en-
gagement for Sunday has be- n
booked for some time. but that
for Monday has just been secured.
The piecs was given last year. and
made great nit. II was one Of the
funniest things ever seen in the thee
cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-27
Association Elects Onicers.

The Western Illinois Pet Stock and
Poultry association held an election
Wednesday evening and chose these
officers:
President-J. c. Surmap, Rock
Island.
Vice Presiden's-Fred Crosby, Sea.
ton, W. NJ. Wilcox, Moline.
Secretary-C. +. kammerer, Rock
Island; assistant. II. 4. Biggs, Mo-
line.
Treasurer-F. II. Cooper. Moline
Moline was selected as the place Of
holding the next exhibit. The at
tendance yesterday was large. To.
morrow is the last day of the show.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-27
PRISONERS EAT TURKEY
Sheriff Hemenway Gives . Fesst % III
County Jsu Guests.

Sheriff Hemenway Gives . Fesst % h
County Jsu Guests.
Prisoners at the county Jail ate
turkey yesterday. Sheriff Hemen.
way had three Of the Thanksgiving
birds prepared for their special bcne.
it. Then they were given mince pie
and other delicacies which are strang.
ers even to the sight OF jailbirds q,
all times. except the holidays, when
the sheriff usually remembers them
with something extra. Twenty sal
down to the prison spread yesterday
and that they relished il, goes with.
out saying.
Mark E. Lashley. one OF the pris-
oners, who was connected with the
Kay saloon burglary, was remem-
bered by q young woman,
who brought baske,fui oil
food to the Jail for him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-27
An ppportsur pinerspes.

To make it apparent to thousands.
think themselves i'll, that they are
not afflicted with any disease, bu:
that the system simply needs cleans
ing. is to bring comfort home 10
their hearts, rs q costive condition Is
easily cured by using Syrup Of Figs.
Manufactured by the California FIG
Syrup company only. and sold BY al
drugcists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-27
The Hand of Death.

Mrs. Jonas Unger died at O'Clock
yesterday afternoon at her home in
South Rock Island OF dropsy, after
an illness Of seven weeks. She was
81 years, IL months and 80 DAYS OF
age. and leaves with her husband
two daughters. The family moved
here from Taylor Ridge a few years
ago. The funeral occurs tomorrow
morning at 9 o'clock, with interment
at McConnell's chapel, Bowling town
ship.
The remains OF Mrs Michael Boltz,
who died in Chicago Wednesday, ar
rived in the city yesterday afternoon
accompanied by the husband and
three chiliren, ard were taken to the
home of A. Kiel, SIG Tenth street.
Mrs. Boltz. who maiden name was
Ella Quinlan, was aged 81 years.
Her death was caused by puerperal
fever. The funeral will take place
from st. Jcseph's church tomorrow
morning at 9 o'clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-27
SALOON CUTTING scRAPE

"Rastus" White Makes . Murderoas A..
ssalt on "Siichy" Thomas.
George White, better known as
"Rastus," q colered bootblack who
has been in Rock Island the past few
years, charged with assault to COM
init murder on "Slicky" Henry
Thomas. OF Moline, was brought up
for trial in the police court this af-
ternoon. His case was continued 10
days.
The cutting occurred ut Gilbert
Murray's saloon on Second avenue
about 9 O'Clock Wednesday evening.
"Rastus" and another colored man.
Henry Terry, entered the saloon
and after declaring themselves quail
flied to beat anybody in the house at
seven-up for money, marbles or
chalk, struck up talk with Henry
Thomas, of Moline. who says he has
been working in the coal mines at
Cable of late. Thomas is a friend OF
Murray's and had been spending the
day with him. Several rounds of
drinks were had, when an argumen.
arose over the settlement Of the bill.
Murray, Thomas and the two col
ored men were all pretty well or
gained. When the talk became
loud and battle seemed imminent,
Mrs. Murray appeared on the scene
and ordered Terry out Of the saloon.
Then she got after "Rsstus," who
was in less hurry to move than
his companion, whereupon Murray
came from behind the bar with a
club. threatening to fracture s.Ras-
tus'" cocoa. Then Thomas took q
hand in the game, aud when the
smoke OF few moments free-for all
had subsidized, Thomas was lying on
the floor with a cash in his side.
"Rastus" had flown. He was after
ward located at the Dewdrop by Obi.
Ger Mccarthy, who placed him under
arrest. 1t seems that "Rastus" aud
Terry had visited several saloons
during the evening and that in more
than one place "Rastus" threw out
a gentle hint that he was .sspiling''
for fight. Thomas was taken to
St. Anthony's hospital, where DR..
c. c. Carter sewed up his wounds.
The knife with which ..Rastus" did
the cutting cannot be found.
Thomas received two cuts, one-a
slight one-in the stomach. and an
other in the right side below the
ribs. He is getting along all right.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-27

The stage Of water at the Rock ISL
and bridge at noon Was 2 25 and sta.
tionary; the tempersture l6.
The water is rising at st. Paul,
North McGregor and Dubuque, 10
falling at Rock Island, Nokuk and
points.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-27
An Eschsur~ of Compliments.

He-You may be engaged. but can
never conceive Of your being in love.
she-Ard you may be in love. but !
can never conceive Of your being en-
gaged.-Detroit Free Press
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-14
Chicago Change.

Chicago, H., June 13-Wheat market to- day was notable for the absence of nervous ness and irregularity, which attended the trading of the last previous two days Deal and no sharp or cratic movements took place. The only business, however, which was at all worthy of comment was the buying of July and selling of September by tached thereto was such that the action denoted belief in the eventual yield of a good crop. Possession, taken as whole, was a typical Saturday half holiday one. The general tone was easy, and prices de- clined from the final quotations established 57%c, declined to 5624c, closing at Tc, 1sc under yesterday. Cash wheat was about steady, closing nominally easy with the futures.
 features of the corn market. Fluctuations, by their narrowness gave evidence of the small trade. The tone was firm or easy generally the latter) as the wheat market strengthened or weakened. September corn opened at 2S7sc, sold at 28a442S7sc, closing at ES5sc, a shade under yesterday. Cash corn was quiet but steady.
 Oats were in a state of quiet indifference. Trading did not present any new features, le few transactions which took place being cf local interest. The tone of the market was determined by the feeling of the other grains. July oats closed sc under yester- day Cash oats were quiet but steady.
 Provisions-The first direction of products was downward, a lower hog market con- veying an easy tone. But the demand proved rally ensued Nothing remarkable in the trading was noted and the session was a quiet one. July pork and ribs each closed a shade higher than yesterday and July lard unchanged.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-14

Liverpool, June 13.-12:30 D. m.-Cotton was quiet, prices were unchanged. Ameri- can niddling, 3 29-62d sales, 5000 bales, of which 7500 were American: for speculation and export, 300 bales; receipts, 10000 bales, of which 5000 were American Futures open cd steady; demand moderate. June, 5S-64d June and July, 52-64d; July and August, 52-64d3 51-64d; August and September, 50-64d; September and October 3 44-6iGl3 43-64d; October and November. 3 S9-64d November and December. December and January, 3 3S-6id; January and February, 39-64G3 3S-64d; February and March, 3 40-64d; March and April 41-6idS 40-64d. Futures were dull.
 Liverpool, June 13-1 D. m.-Cotton fu- lures closed barely steady. American mid ding, 29-32d; June, 3 51-64@3 52-64d June and July, 51-6id; July and August, 50-64d; August and September, 3 4S-6403 49-64d buy CTS; September and October, 42-64d buyers; October and November. 3 3S-646l3 39-64d sell lers; November and December 37-64d buy CTS; December and January, 3 37-64d sellers; January and February, 3 34-64d: February and March, 3S-64d buyers; March and April, 39-6403 40-64d sellers.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-14
FOR RENT.


 No. 1898 3rd avenue; 9-rooms; cheap. No. 1707 Sth avenue; $25. No. 510 18th street, 6-rooms, bath and ser vants' room; $10.
 10-room house with large yard stable, etc., very desirable for summer residence, inside city limits;'$20
 FOR SALE. A nice little farm on pike, close in, and a short distance from electric car; about iO acres; nice house and surroundings; a bar gain can be had for cash. 40 to 60 acres on Tuskaloosa pike, just west of Cleyeland electric. car line graded in front; suitable for sub-dividing; nothing near its equal in all respects offered on the market Will sell cheap for cash; fronts pike 1560 feet.
 2A acres on North Highlands and 18th street; will sell at great bargain. 40 acres just beyond Jonesville, on pike, with spendid spring on it; will sell cheap. 20 acres on pike close to Elyton; under good fence; well, barn and small dwelling; Splendid place for dairy; nothing like it on the market; will sell for small amount down, balance easy, or very cheap for all cash.
 s75O4-room house and lot, 14th street, north; terms $15O cash, balance $lO per month.
 l.. G. PETTYJOHN,
 1S26l5 Third avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-14
MARKETS-LOCAL AND GENERAL
WHOLESALE PRICES.
Groceries and Provisions.

 Bacon strips, s5.75. Bulk meats $4.50Q4.621s; plates, $S.75; clear Sides, $AS71a.
 Hams H-pound average, 9A to 101kc. Grits, per sack, $1.00. Cheese, 715 to He. $3S5 Corn meal-Cream 75c per sack; straight, 65c per sack. oSalt-15O pounds. Virginia, white sacks, 70c; jute sacks Csc. oSyrup-Fancy new crop, BOG; other grades. IS to 25c.
 Lard-Faney leaf, 5lsc; refined tierces, ,4lsc; smaller packages the usual differences. Sugar-Granulated, 520c; cut-loaf GAG; fancy yellow clarified, 5lse.' .. Green coffee, 16l2 to 20c; parched, 2010c; Arbuckles, $19.60. Fruits and Produce. Cabbages-ffome grown, 115c. ..s Lemons-$3. 00a3. .25 per box. Onions-Per pound, 2c Irish potatoes-New crop, s2.50 straight per barrel.
 Xinegar-Apple, 10 to 12c per gallon. Butter-Country, 121aQ20c per pound; choice creamery, 22kc. Eggs, 10c per dozen. Poultry-Large friers, 171hc; small to me- dium, Sq10c; cocks, 15c; hens, 221Ae.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-14
Suns Cotton Review.

New York, June 13.-The Suns cotton re- view says: Cotton declined 1 to points, but rallied and closed firm at a net advance of to points, with sales of 74,0O0 bales.
 Today's features: A decline in Liverpool caused weaker. opening here today, but the loss was quickly recovered when the official report of the rainfall of the south was received, showing that no rain had fallen in Texas. New Orleans was a good buyer here and the spot sales in Liverpool were liberal, while spot prices there were port was generally favorable, but Colum- bus, Miss, dispatch to the Chronicle said section, and private advices today con- firmed this report. The speculation here was not large, however, and the fuctua- tions were slight.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-14
FOR SALE.

 $S00-100x140, on Highland dummy, northeast corner 10th street and Avenue J; nicely shaded.
 $9Oo-50 feet with 4-room house, on 2nd ave- nue, near 18th street. $1000-6-room house, beautiful shade. fine well, 22nd street, near Avenue H. rents for $1250; snap. $25OO-10Ox20O, beautiful corner on Highland avenue.
 $10OO-$1O0 cash, balance $15 month; beauti. full cottage home in Woodlawn; conven- tent to electric cars; nice location, etc. $1250-$300 cash, Groom, new cottage, on corner lot; well, stables, etc.: fronting electric cars, near Fulton station in Wood- lawn worth Investigating. $5000-100 feet, corner 22nd street and 3rd avenue; this property once sold for s40,0O0; you can get it now at a discount of Sis per cent, and it big bargain; good G. room house on lot. S7000-Busness property; snap; story brick in center of city; call and see about this. $2500-7-room modern cottage, 18th street, near 9th avenue.
 Telephone 2.