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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-18
pace, ara was dlseusted when the ia.

Piace, ara was disguised when the ia
ther refused to undertake the task.
ut is curious" said the interpreter,
that when these people were making
ready to eat you you are unwilling to
be revenged On them"
He then explained that as the mis-
siorary party ciambered up to the town
the negroes were vowing to have the
goods as presents or by force, and that
when the cannibal chief took the priest e
hand the savage said Significantly to his
men:
cit is well; he has no skin and his
hand is fat"
Father Allaire says that slavery in
his part OF Africa is not thing Of con-
slant blows. Its worst feature is the
possibility Of human sacrifice ut the
death CT slave owner. The slave at or
binary times may so and come as be
will, subject only to the possibility Of
being resold or Of being called TO be sac
riticed in order that dead master may
have slave company i'll another world.
Slavery is worse for children than for
adults, and in parts of the French Kon-
go children are used as money. A pi.
rogue is spoken Of IS worth SO many
slaves Slave children pass through the
hands Of as many as 30 chiefs. A IA.
tive law makes thief caught in the
act the slave Of his captcr. and it is net
unusual for men TO expose valuable
things, and then lie in ambush to CAP.
tire and thus enslave any one that
yields to the temptation to steal tie ar.
ticle exposed. Young children are seized
and enslaved when found alone, and
| African mothers, who are nncst tender
Of their little ones, guard them with
great care
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-18
AN ORDINANCE
For Construction Of Sidewalks IN the CITY
at Ro~k Island.


as Ro~k Island.
Be 1t ordained by the CITY CounctI q. the
City % T,ock Island:
Section /. That there shall be constructed
in the city of Rock Island sidewalks OF good
In the manner at the locations and shall be of
the width as hereinafter specified. that Is TO
say:
The said sidewalks shall be cons:-u. ted in
such manner that the top OF the edge thereof
which touches upon the line of the he relnaf-
ter set out fronts Of the hereinafter des, ribed
blocks. lots. parts Of lots and tracts Of lard
shall be upon the outward or building lines Of
the streets and avenues upon which they are
TO be constructed and shall incline downward
from said outward or building lines toward
the centre OF the respective streets upou
which the said sidewalks are to be cous,rrc-
ted at the rate OF one-haf "a inch DER foot
for the entire wieth- The part OF the streets
upon which said sidewalks are to be laid shall
be first brought 10 such q grade as will cause
the top Of the sidewalks when laid TO con-
form to the foregoing requirements. On the
bed thus formed there shall be spread river
sand to the depth Of six go inches. and uoon
this bed OF sand there shall be laid good paw
ing brick upon the Fat surface placing them
ton of the work shall be under the superyiz-
ion of and subject to the approval of the sup
erin;endcnt Of streets. the Mayor and Street
and Alley Committee Of the City Council Of
said city.
Said sidewalks shall be built touching upon
the line OF the following fronts for the whole
width or lengths OF such fronts OF the follow
ing described lots. parts Of lots. block and
tracts OF land. all situated IN the city Of
Rock Island. IN the county Of Rock Island and
OF the width OF I'VE 90 feet and shalI be on
and along the following streets and avenues
to-wit:
Property lis, for sidewalks IN Second ward
in city OF Rock fsisnd Illinois:
NINTH STREET. CHICAGO OR LOWER xD-
DITfOS-BLOCK IL
East 80 feet Let one. Louis Updytc leo fee.
Lot ten. Charles Oberx. is0 feet
BLOCK ~
Lot one Except the north 15 feep al.o cast
12s feet Of lot sever. Catherine H. III feet
Lot eight. Michael Sexton. Is feet.
BLOCK q.
Lot one. north half. Olaf s. Swanson. c. feet
Let one. south half. James Quinn. r. ,. Ha-
geTty. e. feet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-18
Merit

"Merit talks" the
intrinsic value of
Hoods Sarsapar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-18
DaekSss's Asnscs saavo

The bssi save In The world for
Q .ts. bruises, sores. ulcers, sAlt
Hasum. fever sores. sssssr, chappod
b snds, chilblains. ccrns and III Gkia
s:uPtions, and positively cures
Piles or no pay required. II e guar.
a;tsed 70 give perfect satisfaction. %
money refunded. Prise Is ssnts per
boz. rog sale by Hsyss = sr:smsyss
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-18
A Household Hint.

Winks-I've got a new way Of sitting
coal at my house.
Binks with languid interest)-Have
you?
Winks-Yes. I used to have the man
pick out the good pieces of coal from the
sitter and throw the rest away. Now I
have him pick cut the cinders and burn
the rest.
Binks-Well, what difference does
that make?
Winks (proudly)-Oh about two tons
q Understandable Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-18

Their Appetite For Human Flesh Illus
trated by Scenes That Father Allaire
Has Witnessed "A Life That Is Con-
SANITY Beset With Dangers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-18

Papier mache shoes for horses have
been recently introduced, viii. e u
said. gratifying EssulfA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-18

The single car propulsion common
among the boatmen of almost every
country is on the principle best seen in
the tail Of the fish.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-18

TaE AsoUS delivered every svoo
Ing st yopv dorv ~ va -esk
Evening star., 1896-07-02
EpwOrth League Board.

The board of control of the District Ep-
worth League held a regular meeting at
Foundry NJ. Z. Church, with President Fred
E. Tasker in the chair. A committee of five
was appointed to select delegates TO the
league conference, which will be held in
Toronto next year. The work of this COM
mittee will consist of securing large rep
resentation from the national capital, and
that of the delegates 10 influence the con-
ference to choose Washington as the meet
ing place in 1889
Arrangements were also made last night
for an echo meeting of the Harrisburg con-
yention, to be held some time next week.
The delegates who journeyed to Harrisburg
will be present, and short talks will be
given by both delegates and stay-at-h homes
on various subjects. f. W. Williams Will
talk on Toronto, '91;" III. o. Hine on The
Convention +. f. Tasker. Oh Getting
There" Rev. r. NJ. Moore. on Spiritual
Influences Rev. w. II. Richardson. 'Bene-
fits Derived" Rev. n. b. Leech, Junior
Work" and George s. Gibson, on the Stay
at-Homes" Interesting pictures of the Har-
risburg convention will be displayed by
means of the stereopticon.
Evening star., 1896-07-02

The first meeting of the board of control
of the Washington District Epworth
League sir ce the recent convention at
dry Church. Acting on a recommended
tion of President Fred. Il. Tasker, the
beard decided to appoint a committee Of
five to work up interest among the local
loaguers in regard to the International
to be held at Toronto in 1897.
Efforts are to be made to have A larger
of the local leaguers at To-
rohto than at any previous convention, and
fl m the way the District League is grow
ing this is thought 10 be easily possible.
A new chapter from Ashton NJ. f. Church
was admitted to membership last evening,
with thirty charter members, and the fol-
lowing officers: President, Edgar Ewin:
first vice president, Mrs. H. p. West; sec
ond vice president, .. w. Robey; third
vice president, Mrs. NJ. p. Jackson; fourth
vice president, Mrs. F. NJ. Wetherald; sec
rotary, Miss S. l.. Fairall and treasurer,
Miss Bessie Thompson. This brings the
number of chapters up to thirty-three.
DIR. Wilson suggested that series of evan
gelistic meetings, lasting about ten days,
to take place within the next two or three
months, be held under the auspices of the
league, and to this end a committee Of
arrangements was appointed as follows:
Presiding Elder l.. B. Wilson, Rev. I. j.
Clark, F. Z. Tasker, II. l.. Buell. and q. f.
Gibson.
The board outlined a partial summer
program, among the events of which are
q Harrisburg echo rally, to be held next
Nor day evening, and an Epworth League
day. Tuesday, August 4, at Washington
Grove camp.
Evening star., 1896-07-02
OFFICIAL NOTICES.

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS. D. O.,
Washington. d. c. June %, 1S96.-Notice is hereby
given that the Commissioners Of the District of Co
lurnba intend TO make the following improvements,
which are. in their judgment. necessary for the
publc health safety and comfort. Assessments for
one-half the cost Of the same will be made. pro-
yld.d for in public act No. III, approved August
4. 1897 Parties who interested in the proposed
work are hereby notified that the Commissioners of
the District of Columbia Will give hearing the
District building on the TENTH DAY OF JULY.
1>;-. at ELEVEN O'CLOCK AN, to any ard all
persons who may desire to object to said improve
ments being made. SET NEW GRANITE CURB
Connecticut ave between q and 10th sts.. in front
OF square Ill: estimated cost. $4,000. Goth ST. n.
W between Connecticut and ST.. In front of
square III; estimated cost, $4,000 Connecticut
ave between 10th and X sts. in front of square 50:
estimated cost. S255.Oo Goth NV. between
Hilyer place and Connecticut ave. in front of
square %; estimated cost, S15O.OO Connecticut
ave between and Sts-. in front OF square 81:
estimated cost. s60o-o0 Connecticut between
Dupont circle and Y St, In front of square 112
and ll3: estimated cost $4,000. New Hampshire
ave between Dupont circle and ST. in front of
squares l35 and 1886: estimated cost, s7I5OO. ].
W. ROSS, GEORGE TRI ESDEII- CHAS. F.
POWELL. Commissioners, d. G. je22, %, ,jy2&3
Evening star., 1896-07-02
AN OLD-FAsHIONED FOURTH.
Junior Order OF United American
Mechanics to Celebrate.

The Junior Order of United American
Mechanics will celebrate Independence day
by a reunion and picnic at Vienna, Va.
The program contemplates a Fourth OF
July celebration of the old sort, with
music, speeches, games and fireworks.
The members of the order will assemble
at Harris Hall Saturday morning at
oclo ok. and after short march up the
avenue, headed by the Henderson Drum
Corps, will take the O'Clock train for
Vienna. They will be Joined at the depot
by the ladies' councils of Daughters OF
America and other sister councils of pa
triotic organizations. Those who cannot
leave by the early train can be carried out
at l o'clock.
The committee in charge of the occasion
has arranged for speeches by Frank Z.
Anderson of Alexandria, l.. W. Guyer.state
cCGncilor, Jr. o. L. A NJ. of Virginia, and
w. w. Hall, state councillor of the Dis
trict. The local council will he Joined by
other members of the order from
Alexandria. and special feature of the
day there will be double institution OF
new councils, one al Herndon and one at
Vienna, by State Councillor Guyer.
Major o. E. Hine mas rendered the use
of the Bowman homestead for the re-
union, where the picnic Will be held. In
the evening there will be a fine display OF
fireworks
Evening star., 1896-07-02

PROPOSALS.

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE DIS
trict Of Columbia, Washington. June q, 1886
until TWELVE O'CLOCK NJ. ON THURSDAY
JULY NINTH, to lease for five years the wharf
street ext snded across Water street southwest
commencing at point on the east lire of y street
head wall 100 feet. The wharf and buildings
thereon shlll become the property Of the District
of Columbia at the expiration Of said lease. The
rent shall be payable quarterly in advance. The
Commissioners reserve The right to reject any and
all proposals.. deposit OF 500 must be made
with each proposal as a guarantee that the bidder
wi, viii gniSr into contract with the , District il his
TRr ESbELL, cHAs. F. POWELL, St Commission. Hian
ers d C. je298t
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF TIE DIS
trict Of Columbia, Washington. June 80, 1885,
until TWIvE O'clock IT. fe'f ON MoNDA9 9ls 1Y HSs
SIXTH. 1896. To sell TO the District of Columbia
Western High school building: within the 10
cality west of Rock creek. east of sd street.
preferably south Of Stodlart . street, not less
ttan 200 feet front and 125 feet deep. For a
{, nnect!cut avenue exteLded; not than l. 500
feet east OF said avehue and between the Chap
acres. less. within the lines of any
of the street extensions. as shown on the street
p" feet deep Fer eight-roon building north
east: in the locality bounded by Sd street and 9th
norrh not less than 100 100 feet front BY j 12s % feet
depth For fOur-rocm building sixth Division
A. not less man lUp 1eet 'front.' and 10
deep. in the territory served by the present
school Luiliing the Conduit road. A certihca
of tn" collector of taxes that the bidder has de-
I-sitei $500 with him must accompany each bid
guarantee that the bidder will complete the
sale of the site accepted. The right to reject any
and all bids Is hereby reserved. j. w ROSS,
GEO TilI ESDEIL. CHAS F. POWELL, Com
missioners II the District Of Columbia. ty1-3t
ROPOSAIS FOR FURNISHING SEWER BRICKS.
office Of the Commissioners of the District of
Columbia. Washington. JuEe a. 1s3I6.-Sealed
proposals VIII be received at this office un,il
TWELVE O'CLOCK VI. JULY SIXTH 1896, for
furnishing Sewer Bricks Blank forms of pro-
pCsalS. specifications and al necessary informal
tion may be- obtained at this office. JOHN w.
ROSS. GEORGE TRUESDELL, CHAS. F. POW
ELL, COMMISSIONERS, ID. G.. 1e2T-6t
Evening star., 1896-07-02
SUMMER RESORTS.
LEGAL NOTICES.

No. 1924. Docket %.
THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE: THAT THE SUB
scriber, of Baltimore, Maryland. has obtained from
the Supreme Court of the District Of Columbia.
holding a special term for Orphans Court business,
letters testainentary the personal estate Of Alex
ander Bliss, late Of the District Of Columbia, de-
ceased; all persons having claims against the said
deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same,
with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber,
before the fifth day Of June, 1897, next; they may
otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit OF
the said estate. Given under my hand this fifth
day Of June, 1906 WM ]. A. BLISS, University
Club Baltimore, Nd. Care of FRANK HACK
EFT, 4S6 La ave-, Proctor. je1S-1aw-3t
No. 725S. Admn. Docket D.
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE: THAT THE SUB
scr1ber, Of the District of Columbia. has obtained
from the Supreme Court of the District of Column
bia holding special term for Orphans Court busi-
ness. letters of administration the personal es-
tate Of Samuel s. Mo1att. late of the District of
Columbia. deceased: oil persons having claims
against the said deceased hereby warned TO .x-
hiht the same, with the vouchers thereof to the
subscriber, on or before the eleventh day Of June
next; they may otherwise by law be eXciud ID
from all benefit OF the said estate Given under
my hand this eleventh day of June, 1896. wM. G.
HENDERSON, oOl st. NV. Je1S-1aw-8w
Evening star., 1896-07-02
Emil West Held for Arson.

The case of Emil West. the young man
charged with having attempted to burn the
store of Eiseman Bros. corner of 9TH and L.
streets, about ten days ago, was finally dis
posed of by Judge Miller yesterday after
noon. During the hearing the question Of
the identity of the coat worn by the de-
fendant at the time the fire was started was
discussed. Witnesses for the government
stated that he wore blue and white striped
office coat, while the defendant produced a
light coat, which he said he wore on the
day charged. Judge Miller discussed the
proof. and held the defendant in $500 Sc
curity for the action Of the grand jury.
Evening star., 1896-07-02

Four boys were drowned and thirteen
persons were hurt Monday by the collapse
of Sheldon's wharf at Castle Island land
ing. South Boston, Mass.
Evening star., 1896-07-02
MISCELLANEOUS.
Fort William Henry Hotel.

f, N. 7.
largest and best-appOnted hotel at the lake;
conducted only first class and at terms lower
than any previous year. OPENS JUNE 10, under
the management of Ryland Hamilton of Atlantic
City. Fast-running elevator; electric lights: fine
orchestral music: elegant tennis court; bowling,
etc; first-class livery attached to hotel. Plans
shown and Information given by calling on or ad-
dressing X. HAMILTON, Hotel Grenoble, n. Y.
my30-S tu& tn, ,Sm
Evening star., 1896-07-02
STEAM CARPET CLEANING

AMMONIATED STEAM CARPET CLEANING
Works-Carpets cleared in best manner. Mat
tresses made to order Address ofhce 1870 Pa.
ave. 'Thone S04. Works. 1905 ca 2Sth st. Moth
proofng free. NJ NEWMYER. Mgr ap16-tf
Evening star., 1896-07-02

PEACH GROVE. FREDERICK CO., VA, WITH
its famous health-givng mineral waters and
baths; 10 minutes drive from Il. R. station; re-
duced rates In R.R fare; terms moderate; write
for descriptive catalogue; tree drives given C.
r. SM1THEf. Wadesville, Clarke Co., Va.
je11-th,s,t,1ms
Evening star., 1896-07-02
HOTELS.

THE RALEIGH,
Cor. PeEn. and 18th ST.
EUROPEAN PLAN ABSOLUTELY FIREPROOF.
An elegant restaurant for gentlemen and ladies'.
Also luxurious cafe for gentlemen. Private
dining and banquet halls Prompt service:
frst-e!ass cuisine Special attention given to
parties after the theater.
ta15-tf T. J. TAITy Mannper
Evening star., 1896-07-02
Charter Amended.
Struck With a Brick.

Walter Cline, e young white man, wa
quite badly hurt Wednesday night by beint
struck in the face with a brick by a youni
man named John Allen. The assault oc
Cured on South Fairfax street near tn
tunnel, and grew out of a quarrel which
began while the men were skylarking Las
n'ght young Allen was before the mayor
and fined s.
Evening star., 1896-07-02

MCDOWELL HOUSE-BEAUTIFUL FOR STTUA-
tion; offers an attractive summer home: shade
porcheS; excellent table; clean, airy rooms, with
mountain and river views Address B. 81 Nc
DOWEII. Harper's Ferry W. Va ,ny23 -3In
Evening star., 1896-07-02

will open its 10th season MAY ~. Rooms large
and airy; plenty shade; table frst-class; rates,
Is per week. Mrs. S. q. LOVErT, Pruprietress.
Evening star., 1896-07-02

Greenbrier
White Sulphur, Springs,
PREMIER RESORT OF THE ALEEGHANIEs.
Grand Hotel and Cottages.
OPEN JUNE TO OCTOBER 1.
Rate, $75 pc. month Of % days. with special in
duce,lents to families
Vestibuled Limiteu Trains leave Washington 2:2O
pm. and II :3T pm. daily via
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILWAY
Excursion tickets will be sale at Chesapeake
and Ohio Offices 513 and 1921 Pennsylvania avenue
and lilo street northwest. and weekend tickets
will be sold at exceptionally low rates, good from
lay until the following Monday.
For pamphlets apply at Chesapeake and Ohio
offices, and for further Information address
L. ". sCOvHIE. Manager,
White Sulphur Springs,
my26-tf Greenbrier County, W. Va.
CARROLL SPRINGS SANTTARIUM, FOREST
Glen. Md.-Delgbtfully situated the B. and O.
among the hills Of Maryland, ten miles from and
300 feet above w; shington; this popular resort
reopens May !; designed for invalids and con-
valescents; illustrated circular sent on request.
apS-Sms a n WRIGHT Mn
Evening star., 1896-07-02
IN THE MOUNTAINS.

BOLIVAR HEIGHTS EOTEL. HARPER-S FERRY,
w Va..Ths popular resort is open; first class
table; dancing; boating; fishing and bathing :;
highest point: shady lawns; telephone to station
JOHN II. DUKE, Mgr w. J. MURPHY, Prop
Evening star., 1896-07-02

MOUNTAIN LAKE EOTEL
Mountain Lake Park Nd Summit Aleshanies.
Opens June 10. Circulars and programs.
ny15-tf MARTIN
Evening star., 1896-07-02
BrOokside Hotel & Cottages

1NoH~@S HHOVSH Wv SVV SSN 80
Brookside, w. Va; altitude 100 feet. Chest
nut cottage of six rooms still remains open for
engagemei-ts is for the season; very desirable aud
convenient to hotel; also u few choice rooms.
Apply at once at Northwest Bank, 14O1 14th st.
NV, or address s. PRESCOTT WRIGHT, Brook
side. w. Va. Send for souv enir booklet teSo-tf
Evening star., 1896-07-02
Mt. View House.
Most Charming Spot

In the Alleghanies-AU w. VA. Near Deer Park
& Oakland on main stem B.& ORR Ample amuse-
ments. Good fishing and shooting in season. The
Aurora House now open. Superior table. Home
comforts. Apply Rooms 157 and 1885, Loan & Trust
bldg or address !. H .sHAFFER, Pro- Aurora, VIVA.
je1S-1m
Evening star., 1896-07-02

AVON Inn. AvON-BY-THE-SEA, N. J.-ONE OF
the most beautiful and best equipped hotels on
the N J. coast. FRED. e. FOSTER Propr.
THE BERWICK LODGE-A smaller house; 10
Gated directly On the ocean front; under the same
management 5e19-1m
Evening star., 1896-07-02

HOTEL ROYAl1-OPEN FOR THE SEASON; ALL
modern improvements For rates. circulars and
particulars write to Hotel Royal, Front Royal,
Va; also circ lars at Star office. je121m'
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-08
The1emorrat-S STIR
OUR DAUGHTERS,


Is it best TO say much to our daugh.
tiers about themselves, and TO be con.
family preparing" them for mother
hood? ! believe in keeping them dur
ing their childhood and young girlhood
in an atmosphere of purity and letting
them, with as little self-cOnSciOusness
as possible, just grow up pure and
artless. As the crisis in their lives
approaches, let the wise mother pre-.
pare them by telling them all they
need to know of life and its laws, and
mysteries. Give children pure subjects
for thought rather than forbid them
to have impure thoughts. Should the
careful, watchful mother perceive in
her child the need OF special warning
and instruction, let il be given I'M
mediatcly, and as fully as the case
may require.
The question Of preparing our girls
for motherhood leads me to say that |
think the hest preparation for that
sacred calling comes in growing up
healthy in body, natural in mind, and
true and gentle in heart. A girl need
not know, and believe it is better
she should not know, or feel. anything
special of the responsibility and duties
of wirehOod and motherhood. Let her
begin by taking up the duties Of girl
hood and learning the beauty and
grandeur of true w~Omanhood. Let her
health be preserved sacredly, and the
normal development of her young
body be unrestricted. Cultivate her
mind healthily, and encourage in her
life habits Of industry, truth, and I'M
%sel1shness.
Do not say anything at all to her
about preparing her for future domcs-
tic duties. When she is a woman and
her school duties and pleasures are
behind her, if her heart turns to love
and marriage, a let us hope 1t will,
be careful to instruct her thoroughly
upon all that marriage means, practi-
cally as we'll as spiritually. Do not let
any feeling of delicacy prevent you
from telling her all you think she
ought to know.
When your daughter is a wife, help
her to whatever preparation she needs
for motherhood. If she has grown up
properly, she will have unconscious
ly made the best preparation possible
by being what she is. Among your
gifts to the bride. daughter let there
be a copy of "Tokology," or some
equally good books, for wives and
mothers. There is surely a blessed
medium ground between the painfully
ignorant young wife and the pre-
postcrously wise maiden, and | be-
lieye it is upon this medium ground
that the best material for motherhood
is developed.