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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-04
Goats and Jarkets.

Here. as much or more than anywhere
else. have we the proud satisfaction of
underselliug all Others.
Coats for 81 you would not be sur
prised to find at IS at another store.
Jackets at $3.50 and 81 you'd buy else
where and feel satisfied to pay 81, IS,
50 and $40 for, remember at this store
You can get them at 81, Sl.5O and So
Quite saving, don't you think SO?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-04
Teachers Opposed to Ament.

The list of the teachers whose
names were appended to the resolu-
tinns follows.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-04
Bicycle Leggins.

Bicycle Leggins I'm new and correct
colors for men. usually e1.25. for S5c
pair. SO dozen mems fast black bicycle
hose, value 4Oc, for CSC pair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-04
Stationery Department.

No exaggeration, 5000 boxes fine pa
petries, bought in one lump. We shall
sell at half usual prices. Hurd's fine
Irish linen, usually SOC a box, for 15c.
Fine tinted papers, value Csc box, for
$50 and lsc. SO others we have no
space to mention.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-20
HAD A NARROW ESCAPE.
Two Immense Waterspouts Pass
Near an English Bark.
She Was Nearly Stripped Of Canvas Yes
terday off Barnegat.

NEW YORK. May N.-Tbe British barken.
tine Eaith sheraton. which arrived this
morning from Mheoris. sugar laden, had a
very narrow escape from destruction by two
water spouts during the voyage to this port.
Captain Mitchell reports that on May II. in
latituds s4s5. longitude i4.4i. at 8 a. m. two
immense water spouts were seen bearing
down on the vessel. Captain Mitchell took
tho wheel and steersd his course in order To
pass between them In few minutes the
water-spouts passed with tremendous force.
One missed the jib- boom by only 20 feet. the
other one passing about 20 feet from the
stern Captain Mitchell stated that these
wnter-spouts were the largest he had ever
seen, one OF them beirg over 1000 feet high.
At 2 p m. yesterday. when of Bssnegat. a
terrible sqnall from ". 4. W. suddenly struck
the Edith sheraton. and before the crew
could eks in canvass the vessel was stripped
Of nearly an entire suit of sails.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-20

Memorial Sunday and Memorial Day, and
the general orders have been issued by
Commander Plckersgill in which the fol-
lowing appears:
Memorial Sunday-The Post have ac-
worship on Memorial Sunday for the
morning service at the United Congrega-
tional Church, Rev. III. &. Crane, pastor;
for the evening at the Haven M. T..
Church, Rev. John Oldham.
The Post, with Thomas X. Salisbury
Lamp, -nf ", VIII assemble at 10 a. -ns--
and 6 p. m. In full uniform, white gloves
Officers wear belt without swords.
Memorial Day-The Post will assemble
at headquarters I'm full uniform, white
gloves, Grape on left arm. The line will
be formed as a battalion of Infantry. The
right wing will be under command of the
$ V. commander and the left under j.
V. commander, the Starboard Watch on
the right OF the line with the Thomas X.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-20

Salisbury Camp No. 2, s. OF ", as escort.
The column will move promptly at ID.
m. over the following route: Down Taun-
ton avenue to Warren avenue, thence 10
Potter street to Taunton avenue to Broad
way. where the electric cars will be taken
for the Hunt Cemetery.
The q. A. X. ritual exercises will be
pecformed ut the grave OF Comrade Daniel
Wide, after which the graves will be
decorated in the following order: The
Carpenter Cemetery by the right wing
and 8tsrb0ax4 Wetch, the Old Cemetery
by lie Post Mat, and the aunt by the
left Wing. ~ very careful no grave is
ieN unmarkdds On the return 10 the hall
supper walt beserved by the ladies'.
Evening exorcises will be held at the
new Town Han at 1880 p.m., which will
consist of music by Hudson's Band,
singing by the pupils OF the Mauran
avenue school and others. Reading by
Miss Eva CorbiD, an address by the Rev.
Hopkins Il. Cady, department. chaplain,
and short addresses by clergy and OF hers.
N. B.-While II Is desirable that every
comrade and shipmate who can, will APP
pear in uniform, let no comrade stay
away on either occasion on account OF
not having one. Wear u. A. X. badge,
white gloves and Grape.
= Yesterday, as Warren Chace, who resides
on Prospect street, was riding his bicycle.
near Riverside, he attempted To turn out
for team, but the driver crowded MIN
SO near the road side that he could not
turn out in safety and he fell from his
wheel, striking on bis right hand and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-20

joying the music OF he barrett organ. For
the past two or three evenings their en-
joyment has been spoiled by crowd OF
toughs from the villages lower down the
river, who have interfered with the
horses and quarrelled with and insulted
their riders. Last evening the gang put
in their appearance and commenced their
usual practice. but the matter had reached
that point where iorbearance ceased TO be
a virtue, and a free fight ensued, in which
the toughs were put TO fight and one of
them named Verritt was badly pum-
melled by the long-suffering residents.
1t IL understood that a number OF war
rants will be issued today for the arrest
OF the men who created the disturb
ance last evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-20
CRANSTON.

According to expectation the Republi-
can caucus held in Town Halt yesterday
afternoon, was largely attended. The
caucus was called to order at 3 O'Clock
and all business was transacted ana a
motion to adjourn passed in about
twenty minutes For Town Council the
following ticket was unanimously nomi-
nated frank Budlong, Auburn; Daniel
A. Winsor, Auburn; John NJ Dean,
kn1ghtsville: George A. Field, Airing
ton; Frederick Andrews, Fiskeviile;
George X. Babbitt, Edgewood; Ernes.
Austin, Pawtuxet.
John bigbee was unanimously nomi-
mated 10 succeed himself as chief Of
police and town sergeant. Daniel A.
Waterman was unanimously nominated 10
succeed himsslf as town CLERK. The tax
assessors: Hon. Edward Stanley, James
Aborn. Tax collector and treasurer OF
the town, Ii. Il. Balm, was renominated
without dissenting vote. Mr.. Arthur
Reeves OF Auburn nominated Mr.. Miillam
a. Briggs OF Oak Lawn, and NJ. A. Glenn
ence OF knightsvilie for school commit
tee for three years. The unsnimity OF The
meeting was here broken for the first
time. Alter a little discussion Air. Lriggs
was nominated. Then the name of the
present committeeman from knights
vile, William Ross was presented IN op-
position TO NJ. A. Clcmence. Mr.. Glenn
eHCc IeNelNtu WHlOrltN vote.
During yesterday afternoon three large
balls of fire entered the transton sehool
building and each one selecting a room,
entered and burst with a sharp crack.
Instantly there was panic. The pupils
OF the third Hour became very much
frightened. The teacher, Miss Susie HoI-
brook, received painful shock and was
FOR moment dazed. 4 he children cry
ing ano screaming ran 10 another room
on t6e floor below theirs and were there
sympath.ttcally welcomed, for that room
had experienced a similar phenomenon,
but had escaped any hurt.
The scholars OF the highest room testi.
fed that they saw the ball OF fire play
around a key. hanging on nail In the
hallway and that after turning the key
around like top, the ball jumped into
their room, burst In the center OF the
room and flew In several directions over
the heads OF the scholars.
The Democratic caucus was held I'm the
town hall last evening at o'clock,
about thirty being present. l.. z. Hunt
acted as chairman aud Gilbert Luther as
clerk.
A list OF names for nomination for
Town council was presented by G. IA.
Paine but no one seconded them. Mr..
Duty j. Pierce moved that all business
In relation To the nomination OF canaii
dates for the various town offices be
placed in the hands- Of the- toxin -cnmlnit.
tee, with full power; so voted. No other
business being presented The eausus
adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-20

dislocating his thumb. He put the joint
into place as we'll as he could and rode
back TO watchemoket and had it prop
erIy attended TO by DR.. George 4. Alli-
son.
rhe records at the town clerks Office
show tnat 6is dogs have been licensed to
live during the year 1896.
Reliance Lodge No. "a, /. o. o. F., held
its regular meeting last evening and one
candidate was initiated into the mysteries
of the second degree.
The severe FaiHsteHHa- of yesterday pfay-
ed high jinks with some of our highways
On sutton street about all the filing
which was carted into il few weeks
since was washed out and landed where
IT was not needed and will perhaps have
to be carted back again. he newly made
sidewalks on Prospect street look as il
they had been scalloped and frlnged by a
landscape gardener. NO damage, how
ever, has been reported from lightning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-20
EAST PROVIDENCE.
Bucklin Post Gives an Enjoyable Enter
ainment--Memorial Day Order.

buSkliu rust uiveS an EuJ0ydOlc EuteI-
tainment--Memorial Day Order.
A very delightful entertainment was
given last evening, by Bucklin Post, No
20, q. A. Il. In their hall. The event
was complimentary 4tbl Bucklin Relief
Corp, and Thomas X. Salisbury Camp,
Sons Of Veterans, both OF which societies
The program was a. follows: Entrance
OF officers and salute to the flag; address
of welcome by Adjutant III. j. Pickers-
gill, chairman OF the entertainment com
mittee; original poem, Comrade Ben
jamin Wallen; song, SIocum Post quartet;
reading, "Shacob's Lament" Miss Lottie
Chase; whistling solo, Miss Gertrude
Wallen, accompanist, Miss stella Nicker-
son; vocal solo, Edgar y. Ray, accompan-
ist, Miss Lottie Chase; violin solo, Miss
Lizzie Burt, accompanist, Miss Ella Burt;
song, Slocum Post quartet; song, 'sOld
Sixth Corps,' II. ID. q. Dsvid S. Ray,
accompanist, Miss Chase; reading, "The
Rungles lea Party, Miss Chase;
whistling solo. Miss wallen song, slocum
Post quartet; singing, "Auld Lang
syne, by the audience. This ends the
social season of Bucklin Post until the
winter nlonths come again.
Arrangements have been completed by
Bucklin Post for the proper observance OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-20
BRISTOL.

The tempest which passed over here yes
terday afternoon was accompanied with q
delightful rain fall of about ono hour du-
ration. 1t was cheerfulIy received by all,
particularly the farmers, although many
assert that Notwithstanding the rain
fall tie grass crops will be failure.
Canker worms are making sad havoc
with many apple trees in various localities.
The trees look much as il q fire had visit
ed them.
Schooner Edward W. Young, wyman,
master is nt anchor below the light, hav-
ing discharged her cargo OF coal at War
rem ;she Ia bound TO southern port for q
charter.
Several gentlemen arrived here yester-
day from Washington, ID. c., smong
whom were Colonel II. X. Martin. Mr..
Delaney Beck and Mr.. Ralph Devoc.
They were driven TO many points of in.
terest, visited Mount Hope and the
Ferry sites where many splendid resi-
dences are located and where several are
under construction. From there they
were driven to the Hopeworth Sanitarium
grounds and spent several hours looking
over the ground. They expressed them
selves as much pleased with the ground
and the sanitarium, which excelled any
thing they had visited since they had
left Washington, ID. {.
The homestead dwelling of the late
John II. Gardner on the Ferry road now
owned ny Mr.. A. 5. Van Wickls VIII be
moved today by Samuel Titus, building
mover of Providence.
Mrs. Estelle Birge Mason wife OF Coun-
Gilman Mason, passed away on Tuesday
after long illness.
An accident which occurred this morn
ing TO one of j. y. Reynolds Ice carts
was caused by the breaking OF the for
ward axe at the corner of State and Hope
streets.
!. A large feet of coal laden schooners II
at anchor In the lower hay.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-20
Danger Signals

Mere fbm bIif fbs Vietims Of eons~nt-
hoH do NOT ksoso ibfy haze H. Htreisa list
of symptoms by which consumption can
Certainly be detected -
Cosgb, one or two slight efforts on
rising, occurring during the day and fre-
que.itly during the nisht.
Short brsafbrng after exertion.
Tfgbiasss Of fbS chest.
QMek baiss, especially noticeable in the
eveping and after full meal
CbilifHtS in the evening, followed by
Sbgbf frVtr.
Pfrstfraiion toward morning and
Pale face and iasgiG5 IN the morning.
Loss Of riiaiity.
Ifyolf have these symptoms, or any OF
them, do not delay. There are many
-pre,arations which claim 10 be cures, but
Or. Hektrs eaolIsb Rsmedyfor Consumption
has the highest endorsements, and has
stood The test of years /. Il will arrest con-
SUMPTION in It's earlier stages, and drive
away the symptoms named II is manu-
factured BY the Aeker Medicine Co, 10
and SO Chambers 81, New York, and sold
BY all reputable druggists.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-20
RIVERSIDE.

Monday evening Mrs. Esther q. Ryder
OF Riverside, wife of Capt. Ryder, cele-
brated the S9th anniversary OF her birth.
A large number OF relatives and friends
were present and during the evening a
mum Der of people from the Congregation
al Church called upon her and Capt. Ky
DER. There were four generations pres
ent, the Oldest being Mrs. Ryder.
Yesterday was the opening Gay at tho
Pomham Club. MIR. Frank Hammond OF
:his place has been secured as steward
for the season.
The American Mechanics met in Win
chester Hall last evening.
The Kings Daughters met with Mrs.
Jordan yesterday.
The Young Peoples Club Of st. Marks
Church will give an entertainment in
Howard's Hall, Wntchemoket, at the an
niversary OF the knights of Pythiss
Thursday evening.
The Ladies' Aid Society will meet with
Mrs. Remick this afternoon. Eg
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-20
THE CONGREGATIONALISTS.
Second Days Session Of General Associa-
tion at Fall River.

FALL RIVER, Mass, May 20-Many re-
ports were submitted at this forenoons'
session of the second days meeting OF
the general association of Congregational
churches OF Massachusetts,. A paper en-
titled, "The relation of the Y. L. s. c.
Il. to the Church," was read by Rev.
Arthur Little of Boston.
Rev John A. Hamilton Of Newton,
read a paper ON "Lhe moderation limit
to- the admission OF ministers OF ether
denominations TO the congregational
pastorate."
The resolutions in sympathy with the
noD-conformists of England in their posi-
tion TO the educational bill introduced
IN the present parliament were presented,
but were promptly tabled. Resolutions ex-
pressing sympathy with the Armenians
were adopted. The annual meeting of
the Massac chusetts Home Missionary So
ciety was held this afternoon. Tonight
a loyalty meeting will be held.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-20
PAWTUxET.

Rhodes-on-the-P Pawtuxet opened for the
season today. A clam bake will be served
on Memorial Day and boats are now ready
to let. Many improvements have been
made at this popular resort.
Miss Matte 3. Hicks is In town for q
few days.
The cellar of the new Mount Vernon
Lodge No. 90, 4. o. o. f., is finished, and
work on the building is to be commenced
at once.
Another house is going up on Lawn
avenue. This is the sixth for the season
of '96
L. A. Tlillinghast is entertaining guests
at his house.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-20
Clan Cameron's Scottish Concert.

The lady friends of Clan Cameron, No
z, o. y. g., gave.a Scottish concert and
social in Castle Hall last ing which
was largely attended and very enjoyable.
The concert program was very well
arranged. as follows: Piano duet, Misses
Allen and Scott; soprano solo, Miss Me-
Laren; reading, "Lsska," Miss Marshall;
violin and piano, Gibson and Hunter;
comic selection, MIR. s. Parker; soprano
solo, Miss A. Osborn; reading, Miss
Teedem; violin and piano, Master Teedem
and Miss Harvie; Edison's phonograph;
solo, selected, Miss Osborn; reading, Miss
Marshall; violin aDo piano, 'iibson and
Hunter; solo Miss McLaren; comic seiec-
tion, Mr.. y. Parker; violin and piano,
Master Teedem and Miss Hsrvie; reading,
Miss Teedem.
whe committee of arrangements CON-
prised Mrs. George Muir, chairman; Mrs.
William Scott, secretary; Mrs. j. II.
Craig, treasurer; Mrs. M. Cowan, Mrs.
James Shaw, Mrs. j. Mckenzie.
Fred T.. Davis Camp, Sons of Veterans,
held a successful May social In Arnold
POST hall last eyaniup.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-20
Mr.. Banigan WilnAcquiesce.

New YORK, May 2o-Tbe directors OF tho
United States Rubber Company, elected at
the stockholders meeting. will meet in this
city May q, for,ah~ purpose OF organizing
1t is understood that Joseph BaniRan. who
was reelected a director despite his declina-
ton to serve. will acquiesce in the action Of
stockholders and qualify.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-20
PAWTUXET VALLEY.
PnENIx.

Thomas Finnerty OF Providence Is the
guest OF his parents here.'
Some OF the hillside streets were badly
washed by the rain yesterday afternoon.
The Columbian Whist Club held its last
meeting this season at the residence of
II. w. Greene last evening. The prizes
were won by Mrs. William II. Snow, Miss
Annie Gee, Miss Fannie Waterhouse,
George waterhouse, George Forsyth and
X. A. L. Reoch.
St. Andrews guild met with Mrs.
Joseph Lawton on Maple avenue last
evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-20
AUBURN.

very impressive ordination service
was held yesterday at North Attleboro
anu Mr.. Arihor l.. Greene of Pontiac
street, Eden Park, was added TO the list
of ministers.
Benjamin j. Reading, Jr., has rented
the cottage and barn of &. X. Williams
on Dorlc avenue and has moved his fam
lily there.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-20

wALTHAM, Mass, May 20 Notices were
posted In the factory OF the American Watch
Company this afternoon announcing that the
entire plant would shut down June 90, and
remain clOssd until August sab. The works
close ev.ry summer for the annual vacation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-20

10 On OLD and WELL TRIED Remedy. and .os
over FIFTY YEARS has been used By nillie, es
mothers for their CHILDREN while CUTTING
TEETH with perfect success II soothes the chiid,
softeus the gums. reduces Inflammation, siiays all
pain cures wind collie IL very pleasant TO the taste
and il the best remedy Tor diarThnA Sold by irug
eists In every part of the world PRICE TWEEN.
TY.FIvE gfNrs A BOlTLE. BE sure and ask
for MRS. WfN-LoW's SOOTHING SYRUP and
take no other tind. mothers will hnd n the beet
Medicine 10 p~s daring the tssthIng pstloa-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-20
MANnrAcruniNa coMrAxir,.
Mining stock.

Tho following are the closing bid price,
Of the listed stocks on tLe COLORADO MIN
itpoftou by l.. {. LAWS & .UmIans. PA
Warrington ttrtet. hoston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-20

Eczema 10 frightful si'leiion. but like al
other skin diseases. u can be permanently
cured by applications Of de Wits witch
Hazel snlve. IL never faii- o. cure Piles
Jnhpston's Pharmacy. SIS West fninsfoy street.
Metz .er's pharmacy, sJO Norih Main strost ;
Aiircds' Pba ma " sii Eddy street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-20
Otis Taken TO an Asylum.

PORTSMOUTH, ". H., May 90 Chsres
Otis, the demented farmer who was cap
tured In tfe. woods yesterday BY police
Officers, was taken TO the Concord asylum
this forenoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-20
ARkW RIGHT.

About a week ago a set OF hobby horses
were set ap I'm lot near the railrosd and
girls az well as some OF the "cbildren OF
. larger rrowth" have passed their even-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-20

The dead body of an infant Was found
in an alleyway of Asylum street, Hart
ford, this morning by patrolman. The
police are investigating.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-20
RIVER POINT.

RIVER POINT.
The heavy storm yesterday afternoon
CO aused great amount OF trouble % the
electric lighting and car company as well
as to the road surveyors and property
owners. The electric cars were delayed
in many places on account of the dirt
washing on the tracks and an armature
was burned out of ore of the generators
which supply the current tn the cars, by
the lightning striking one Of the wires
The plachine was totally disabled and
will have to be thoroughly overhauled
and repaired before ii can be used again.
The streets In some places were badly
washed and quilted by the heavy rain
and Charles McGuires' place of business,
near the Arctic crossing, was flooded
with water 10 the depth of several inches
Ii Is reported here that h. B. a X.
Knights mills are to shut down en- June
J, for two weeks, unless larger sales OF
cloth are made before that time. but no
confirmation nor denial OF the proposed
shutdown can be obtained.
ANTHONY.
The eleetrics experienced considerable
difficulty in making schedule time on
some OF their trips yesterday afternoon
on account OF the sand which was washed
on the tracks by the heavy rain. In sew
eral places IL was necessary TO shovel a
-
Dew Drop Inn the sand was nearly six
inches deep on the tracks.
The action OF the Coventry Town Coup-
ell in again continuing the application
OF William Dyer for liquor license Is
causing considerable comment and dis
cussiorl, especially as Mr.. Dyer has al
ways kert an orderly place and the Coun-
Gil has refused To assign any reason for
not granting the license, out the fact
that remonstrance has been msde
against him, the names Of the signers OF
which they refuse TO divulge.
Mrs. Any Harris has returned 10 her
home in Woorsocket after visit with
Mrs. Henry Beal.
CENTERVlLLE.
An old lady who gave her name as Mrs.
Mary White OF Chicopee, Mass, and
who said she was visiting her daughter
az River Point was run into and knocked
down by bioyclist near the Centerville
trioge last evening. She had been pass
ing the evening with friends here, and
was walking slowly down the street to-
warus the bridge where she intended to
take an electric for River Point, when,
without any warning, she was struck
and hurled TO the ground, bruising her
side and arm and covering her clothes
with mud. She was helped TO her feet
by two gentlemen, who were passing
and assisted 10 the bridge, where she
boardei the electric. The men who saw
the acciden, ssy that the wheelman was
riding down the hill at breakneck
speed, and besides being on the sidewalk,
had no light on HIS bicvcic, ana dfd not
ring bis bell or give any warning OF his
approach. He WAS thrown from his wheel
by the collision but picked himself no
and rode OF without Offering any assis-
tance or inquiring u the old lady wes
badly injured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-20
CASES ON CALENDAR NOT TRIED.

Tho cases OF Patrick Garvip against
the Union Railroad Company and Of Pat
rick w. Baxter against City of Providence
were by agreement of counsel passed
when they came up for trial in the com
man plsas- -dIrisien- -teday.-IH- -the-aPpei-
late division the case Of William O'Brien
vs.. Joseph ". Jenckes, which was on the
calendar for trial was marked settled by
consent of parties.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-20

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