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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-20
The Limit,

He swore that for this maiden fair
He'd do most any old thing;
He'd fight the Turks or Spaniards bold
Until his dirge they'd sing.
He'd even have his football hair
Cut on. his love to show:
But when she asked, Teach me to skate
He gently murmured "No."
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-20

The Christmas number OF the Bookman.
that excellent Literary Journal published
by Dadd, Mead e Co, New York, con-
tains numerous attractive features. The
chatty articles about various authors, the
reviews OF new books AMI all the other
popular departments of this magazine
tend TO make 1t the most readable OF any
literary journal published. The "Chrol-
!cle ana Comment" department contains
the reproduction or a Eugene Field ex-
hibii in San Francisco.
The December number of the Gulf Mes
senger. now published n, Houston. Will
contain a story entitled. "The Pastores of
Mexico" by CorlsI!a Fisk Brodbent. It
is carefully prepared story of that won-
derful Mexican drama representing the
bo.rolhal and marriage of Joseph and
Mary. the birth OF the child Christ and
,he y,s.i Of the shepherds Mrs. Brodbent
II The grand daughter of Deaf Smith. the
noted scout and warrior who cut Vince s
bridge at the battle of San Jacinto. and
secuted over Texas from the Sabine to the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-20

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b. u. anu hermit OF the NTH
ish, l1f'eok Of food but cnce a
va r.. l himself upon a Pillar and
e,orns .' 'hir'y-sevon years with a
b IN MS neck. This rcl gious
fna SUBJECT Of a grand poam by
Party w.ichh sh!hboleth" applied 10
= a,isinsj nnNord or doEmaf What
: lIshs "'eahlnE3 TWIN
s'e" word, and secured its
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-14
MCCABE'S
Dress Goods.

FROM the rich imported dress pat
terms, down to the medium and low
priced domestic dress goods, we are
prepared to shew \ variety never be-
lore equalled in the history of our
dress goods business. and at a small
ness OF price that will astonish the
most saving shopper. This week we
offer:
At 22c a yard, 10 inch Mohair
brocadipes, new effects, bought to
sell at SIC yard, at only 22c.
At 229c yard. all wool black
Serges. and rich cardinal, navy,
green and black all wool Henriettas.
never before shown less than 3sc, per
, ard 22lc.
At37 lca yard, finest all wool French
Serges, black and colors. 46 inches
wide. imported to sell at 15c a yard,
at only size.
At 80! yard, novelty weaves in
colored jacquards. made up very
stylishly. never saw better STYLES for
4Sc yard. our price sale.
At 44c silk and wool suitings. new
rough effects very stylish, 4ic a
yard.
At SOC yard we show positively
the greatest assortment and values
ever offered to the purchasing pub
lie OF this locality. At this price we
show foreign as well as domestic
novelties. such as bourettes, Frieze
boucle, jacquard cheviots, two-toned
damasse, in almost every color imag-
Unable.
Wonderful values for sec, 47c, 5Sc,
69c, 7bc, soc, in new and beautiful
fall dress goods.
Important novelties and exclusive
dress patterns. all in the very newest
Partisan and German weaves at
80 so. $10.75, S11.92, $3.50, $14, SIG
and up. per pattern.
Tailor made gowns for street and
general wear are in great favor; we
are especially well prepared in cloths
As to 81 inches wide at 81 so, 1892,
Clip. &c and soc yard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-14
Irish Point Curtains.

Commencing at $3.1S worth q.
others at 1915. 81 AZ, IS. $5.3S,
$5.9S, s6i2, 1915 and up to $40 8
pair.
Linen edge Saxony with dainty
Brussels effects, very serviceable and
much cheaper than Brussells. Spe-
cial lots at $2.92. 1888. 1926, $500.
1925 and IS pair. all worth fully
one-third more.
New things in Brussels net, tam
boured curtains, bruges, etc.
1900 yards curtain goods by the
yard. Embroidered muslins, nets,
etc. at 4sc. Toe. S5c, soc. 25c. pc,
19e. lSc, Ice. 15c and lie a yard.
Chenille, Derby and Persian Drap-
cries. Special lots in new effects
at 1925 q. so, 81, $3.50, s. and $2.4s
Couch covers. Turkish, worth q,
at %. %; worth IS. at 81.
All wool Ingram Art Squares.
same as You pay for carpet ard far
prettier; sizes are 9x1O4 feet at Sc. SO;
9Nl2 feet, 12xlO4 feet. etc.
Smyrna Rugs at oae-third less
than usual prices; new ones at $40. 9s.
IS, 1892. $3.50, 81 90, Sl.75, sI.22
and S5c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-14
POLICE COURT cULLlNGs.
T~o Cordova Citizens Arrested for VIC.
latiug the Dame Law.

TW0 COrdOvA Citizens Arrested for VIC,
iatiog the Game Law.
Carl al nd Charles Wendt. of Cor
duva, were before Magistrate
Schroeder today charged by Fish
Warden James First with violating
the Illinois game laws. Messrs.
Wendt were arrested by Baliff Mich
olson. Their hearing was continued
until a week from Thursday.
Louis Mougun, arrested Saturday
by Officer Miller, was fined SIS and
costs for disturbing the peace. He
kicked 10 the door of William
Wright's house on Second avenue.
George Hol sapple, Ed Gross and
Albert Berg. plead guilty a to charge
of larceny SatuI day evening and were
held to the grand jury in bonds of
$75 each. They stole cider from a
farmers wagon and when they got
enough turned the faucet and let the
contents run. Officer Miller arrested
them.
Mark Daurnt was arrested by
Officer Mccarthy on strength of q
warrant sworn out by Leon Callewert
in which he is charged with obtain
ing goods with false pretenses.
Robert Edmunds, q Moline colored
man, came down to see his wife, who
lives in the lower end OF the city,
last night and got into trouble with
some of the coIored folk. He was
arrested charged with breach of the
peace. He was discharged today by
Justice Weld.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-14

as TO encourage commerce. The
government has shown its apprecia-
ton of the value of river commerce
by the vast amount it has expended
in improving the channel and the
eventual PRACTICAL solution of the
problems that have confronted navi-
cation will make the river traffic one
OF the great features OF internal COM
merce in the country. There are
cities which think the government,
should provide the levees, and so
while recognizing the Importance of
river approaches. the same cities
promptly raise $4,000 as bonus
to induce new railroad enterprises.
All means Of commercial interchange
should be encouraged, but the cities
located on great waterway like the
Mississippi do not all of them realize
their own advantages and certainly
none of them should hesitate to i'm
prove their opportunities to the
fullest extent practicable. They
ought to meet the government in
establishing the permanency of river
commerce"
The HsrbOr.
Speaking in reply to an inquiry as
to the Rock Island harbor improve
ment. Col. Mackenzie said the GOV
eminent had made an appropriation
OF 50, 900, but that this would 90 but
a little way toward the great work
that would probably eventually be
done here. 1t would serve. however,
to remove such distractions to the
approach rs might interfere with
ordinary navigation aud make the
city much more easy of access. He
would favor putting in first class
harbor everywhere. where a city
evinced pride in and appreciation OF
its river facilities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-14
PEWS PRESENTED.
Another Noble Gift to the
Memorial Church..
VIRGIL wARREN's CONTRIBUTION

Seats For 900 1T . Cost OF 81 800 Do
mated 1T the Service Yes.srdAy-rhs
Edifice to he . Monument to Love AND
Liberality.
New Memorial Christian church, In
course Of construction at the cor.
ner OF Fifteenth street and Third
avenue, received another handsome
gift yesterday. Added to the edifice
itself and the organ. both OF whis h
are to testify to the liberal spirit OF
two ladies, came yesterday the as
suranee that the seating would be
contributed by Virgil Warren. The
congregation had already placed an
order with the Msnitowoc Furniture
company. of Manitowoc. Wis, for
600 quarter-sawed oak pews. The
cost Is to be $1,000. and now the
congregation has received the an.
nouncement that Mr.. Warren has
assumed the payment of this amount.
This completes the list Of the chief
essentials to the new church. al
though there is much OF the general
furnishing AS well as carpeting vet
to be provided for.
Advancing Toward Completion.
The new Memorial church is grad
ually approaching completion. and
the congregation expects to be able TO
occupy the basement for worship
within three weeks time. while it is
anticipate the church proper will
be completed before the holidays.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-14

was the recipient of surprise
Thursday evening. which was engi
neered for them by their friends OF
the Knights Of Pythias. At the re-
cent encampment the band accom-.
panied the Pasadena Knights, and
their services were highly appre.
Grated: AS mark OF this apprecia.
ton the fraternity here invited the
musicians to their hall, made thrc ugh
their spokesman, Mr.. Test. neat
little speech of thanks, which was
responded to by Mr.. Schilinger,
leader of the band. The whole com
panv then adjourned to the banquet
ing hall, where bounteous spread
had been prepared. and Judge Rossi.
ter made an address. which was
heartily aPplauded. Smoking and
music were afterward enioyed, and
the evening was most pleasantly
spent,n
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-14
River Rtpiets.

The 10 Long and Winona passed ..
The Verne Swain and Boardman
we're in and out.
The stage OF water at the Rock ISL
aud bridge this morning was 80 and
rising; the temperature "A.
The river is stationary at St. Paul.
North McGregor and Rock Island; it
is falling at Red Wing. Des Moines
Rapids, keokuk. and st Louis, but
rising at Reeds Landing, La Crosse
AID Dubuque. The forecast is that
on account OF local rains the river
will rise from l to 2 tenths from
Reeds Landing to North McGregor,
and from 10 5 tenths from DUBUQUE
to Rock Island during the next "a
hours.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-14
African MethOdiats

The Iowa African Methodist con
ference, which has been in session
at Moline, has elected the following
officers:
President-Rev.B Il. w. Arpett.
Vice Pgesident-Rev. j. w. Ma
lone. Keokul.
Secretary-Rev. j. c. Anderson,
Clinton.
Treasurer-Rey. James Higgins
Minneapolis.
These committees we're appointed
Education, Rev. G. G. Booth, L
Reeves, ID. A. Graham: state Of coun
try and church, Revs. G. w. Gaines
A. A. Burleigh, j. NJ. Townsend, ID
D.; cpl. copal residences. Revs u. A
Graham, r. Knight, j. Bundy, X
Holly; missionary board, Revs. j. b
Dawson. I. Reeves. II. Holly. c. II
Thomas, q. &. Booth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-14
Steve As q Manager.

Stephen Miller, son of Stage Man
ager A. G. Miller, of Harper's the I.
tire, has entered the show business
He is junior partner of the firm o.
Hamler & Miller. They have wha
is said to be first class repertoire
company on the road, and are doing
an excellent business. The organi
cation is booked for Rock Island in
October. Steve is q shrewd, square
and energetic young man. and it i.
due him to say that anything he il
behind will succeed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-14
MEET OF THE CONGRESS
Tri-CIty Labor Booy Holds It's MONTH
Session.

Tri-CIty Labor Booy Holds Its MONTHLY
Session.
Nothing of much interest outside
OF the transaction of routine bust
ness came up at yesterday after
Moons regular monthly meeting of
the Tri-City Labor congress at the
Industrial Home.
A resolution condemning the &C
ton OF Henry Payne in the recent
Milwaukee street car strike and en-
dorsing the attempt of the Labor
congress OF that city to have him
removed from the national repu bill
can committe was adopted The
meeting was well attended.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-14
LEAST FOR IT TO DO
a City's Duty Toward Its River
Front.
J0L. ALEX MACKENzH's VIEWS

An Obligation Which Every Town owes
to its Water Tranic- What Other Places
Have Done to Encourage Commerce
The Rock Island Harbor Approximation.
1.-The least that any city can do
for its water commerce is to make
advantageous and desirable ap-
proaches to it,"
Thus spoke Col. Alex Mackenzie,
assistant to the chief engineer of the
United States army, TO an ARGUS
representative who casually asked
him his views in general of the levee
improvement propositions Saturday
afternoon. Col. Mackenzie, who
from his long residence in the city,
won the confidence Of the people,
is now in Rock Island. and will
.pend some time on an official visit.
He has always been devoted to the
city. and no one regretted more
deeply leaving place than he did
when his official residence was trans
ferred to Washington. He expressed
his attachment for Rock Island when
he wrote t. his successor. Col. King.
congratulating him on his assign
ment here, and spoke of the city as
As near the ideal as could be
found on earth. In his conversation on
the levee improvement Col. Mackenzie
spoke in q general sense, as he ad-
mitted he was not familiar with what
had been done here or what was
now in hand. "No city should fail
to provide a suitable levee." he said j,
lone so accessible to boats and teams
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-14
OLD MAN DIES ON THE WAY
Charles Smith Enrouts for Rock Island
Taken Fatally m,

Charles Smith Enroute for Rock Island
Taken Fatally III.
From Murphysboro comes infor.
nation OF the death of an old man
who said his name was Charles
Smith while enroute to Rock Island,
where he said he had friends.
The man, who was apparently IS
wears of age. arrived at Murphys-
boro by train last Wednesday. He
was taken suddenly ill. Officers re-
moved him to the county farm. where
he expired soon after his arrival
The man said he was from Coving.
ton. XIV. He had but one arm.
Smith refused the ministrations OF
a physician. He had 80 cents in his
pocket.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-14
TO FLY A BRYAN FLAG,
Bryan Club to Have an Important Nee t.
Ing Tomorrow Might

Bryan Club to Have An Important Meet
Ing Tomorrow Night.
A meeting has been called at the
rooms OF the Bryan Marching club of
all members of the Bryan Silver
club tomorrow evening, and President
Huesing desires the attendance of all
members of the Bryan organization,
as the club is to arrange for q flag
raising over Second avenue directly
opposite the club rooms. which will
probably occur some night this
week, and also for the address of
Hon. William Prentiss. of Chicago,
which will be delivered in this city
Thursday evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-14
The Ladder.

The pleasant effect and perfect
safety with which ladies may use
Syrup of Figs under all conditions
makes it their favorite remedy. To
get the true and genuine article,
look for the name OF the California
Fig Syrup company. printed near the
bottom Of the package. For sale BY
all responsible druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-14
Lace Curtains.
FALL IMPORTATION

We shall for this week make spe.
cial prices for our new Importation
OF lace curtains Just received. In
order now to again demonstrate
that we are leaders in this line we
shall waive all profits and give early
buyers . money saving opportunity.
Nottingham lace curtains in white
and cream. great values commence
at 29c pair. Other special lots Csc,
's9c. &c. 81, $l.lS, $ 80 and up TO
- so a pair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-14
Our Henry Heard From.

Prof. Henry Schilinger and wife,
the popular musicians who moved
last May to California, are delight
ing the people there with their Ia
test. In the Pasadena cepartme emit
of the Los Angeles Times appears
the following: The Pasadena ba nd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-14

At NJ. F. Bahnsen's drug store, a
marvellous cure for all kidney COM
plants, nervous exhaustion and fe-
male weakness. 1t is Foley's Kid
ney Cure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-14
The WoathsR.

Showers this afternoon and posi-
bly, tonight; generally fair and cold.
er Tuesday. Northerly winds pre-.
vailing. Today's temperature, 70.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-14
1886 Ten Year Eua,,n,..- ,eon

lear 1usrnnte<-1800.
will replace free all work that l
have done during the past 10 years
that Is not satisfactory.
G. NJ. BABCoCK,
1928 Second avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-14
Crockery Department.

Plenty of Mason fruit jars for all
customers. Prices unchapg ed-quarts
45c dozen, half gallons 55c a dozen,
complete with caps and rings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-14

To Cure Colo In One DAY.
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tab.
let's All druggists refund the m new
II 1t fails to cure. Is cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-14

Subscribe for THE ARara
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-14
To Cure q Cold in One ID

To Cure q Cold In One Day
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the
money if it fails to cure. 25 cents
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-05-27
A Woman Perishes i'm Snow

Friday night, May 18th, Anna
morrow and 4 NINA Soapy, or Soper,
left Atlanta tb walk to Rocky Rar
a severe snow storm set in shortly
after their dep arture, but instead OF
returning the y pushed on up the
mountain, foil owing the beaten trail
as best they could until it became
obliterated by the fast falling snow.
They wander ed around. somewhat
dazed at their perilous position, un-
til Sunday evening, when Emma
Soapy sank d own from exhaustion
and died that night. This occurred
on the side OF Bald mountain, sevel.
or eight miles from Atlanta. Mon
day morning Mrs. Morrow imagined
that she saw several men down in
a deep gorge at the head of Black
Warrior creek and she dragged the
body OF her dead companion down,
down, fully q mile, when realizing
that she was mistaken she stood the
frozen body pp against tree and
traversed her steps up the mount
ain side. Fol tunately, Will Tate,
the mail artier, came along and
discovered the unfortunate woman
lie conveyed her to what is known
as the ''sum nit cabin" near by,
built fire, ga We her his lunch, and
fastened on TO Atlanta for assist
ance. Soon after his arrival at the
town party of big hearted men
Immediately $ tarted for the sum
init cabin" VI hich they reached in
due time, and portion of them
conveyed Mrs. Morrow to Atlanta,
while others re manned to search for
the body OF the dead woman, which,
owing to freq uent snow-falls, they
failed to find until Tuesday even
ing. They had great difficulty in
getting the body from the deep
canyon to the roadside, but finally
succeeded. Being frozen, the corpse
was well preserved, the face only
being slightly pecked by magpies.
Her remains W ere taken to Atlanta
for interment.
Emma Soapy, or Soaper, we are
told once resid ed at Nampa, where
her husband d led. Anna Morrow,
whose feet are badly frozen, has re-
sided at Rocky Bar and Atlanta for
a number of years, and was for
merly the wife of Thomas Morrow
of Boise city.
1t is hard f or the people of this
pleasant valley to realize that such
fate could over take any one at the
distance of only 80 miles from US.
But the scene Of this sad occurrence
is about 5000 feet above sea level
and the snow yet remains over s
feet in depth.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-05-27
FREE SILVER.
BY ]. H srANSAKD, OF Mountain Home.

ny y. ii, STANSAkD, OF Mountain Home.
o, give back the silver coin we had In days of old
When one dollar of that metal equaed one of gold,
when everyone had plenty in Uncle samuels fold
From Maine to fair California
chorus-EIurrah, hurrah for silver coinage free,
liurrah, hurrah, twill bring prosperity.
Keep up the joyful theme-'twill lead TO
victory
From Maine to fair California
How the traitors trembled that sturdy Tllman found
How they s'turmed and wiited before his doctrine
sound.
But this fall they'll find themselves deep under ground
From Maine to fair California.
Carlisle said that silver free should never rule the
foost
His reputation he has lost by such foolish boast
Both parties dub him "trator, and will him soundly
From Maine to fair California
And there loyal-hearted men that heard the
news with jov,
That the safe and honest metal should pass without
alloy,
Twill our independence make and England's power
From Maine to fair California.
Chorus
Let every loyalheared man obey his countrys call.
And east his for silver free at the polls this fall
Then mines will open speedily and labor give to ALL
From Maine to fair California.
Chorus
Foul rings and corporations will speedily disband,
Railroads no will gobble up and own the
choicest land,
The banks be run by Uncle Sam with just and equal
hand,
From Maine to fair California.
Chorus
Then peace and plenty on our land will fall like
gentle rain,
The germs of wealth will flourish throughout
wide domain,
And Joy in every honest heart e.ernally will reign
From Maine to fair California,
Chorus
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-05-27

Gilmore Lodge, A. f. q A. NJ.
cG0 The regular communications Of Elmore
NM Lodge No. 80, +, and A. NJ are held on
&C " the Wednesday evening o. or next pre-
mn cceding the full Of the moon Of each month.
Soiourning brothers are cordially invited to at
attend. VIM. +. SMITH, W. Nj.
j. N. CowEN, Secretary. au2syl
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-05-27
Pine Grove.

Oliver Sloan Of Pine Grove was
in Boise a few days ago and the
Statesman reporter gathered from
him the following,
Mr.. Sloan located the first mine
at Pine Grove and has remained
there since. He has gone up and
down with the camp, and he is not
at all discouraged. On the con-
trary, he believes it will become one
of the steady and heavy producers
of the State.
Quite while ago Mr.. Sloan gave
a friend the Bird mine. The friend
ran an open cut, but did not get
to the ledge. He then went around
the side of the hill and struck a
stringer on which he worked for
some time. He finally gave it up
and the property passed into other
hands. Several transfers were made
and Mr.. Sloan at last secured the
property, paying 81 900 for it. He
commenced work in the open cut
and had hardly gone down foot
before he found the ledge. He then
uncovered it for quite a distance.
Recently he took out eight tons of
ore which he treated in the Lincoln
mill. He brought the result to the
government assay office here. The
yield was 1925 a ton, and Mr.. Sloan
says he lost quite a little of the
gold. He will return and develop
the property vigorously.
Mr.. Sloan says Andreas & Can
non are running 2-stamp mill day
and night on ore from their Daisy
mine. They take out about $40
each shift of II hours.
1t is expected A. N. Butts of Salt
Lake will put a force of men to
work in short time on a placer
claim of 16 acres near Pine Grove
which he purchased from Mr.. Sloan
for $500. A ditch ID miles in
length will have to be built.
divers friends in this section
rejoice with him at his recent good
mining strike.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-05-27
Democratic County Central Com
mittee Meeting.

DtMOCratIC COUNTY CehtruI COm-
mittee Meeting.
The members OF the Democratic
Central Committee OF Elmore county
are hereby requested to meet in Min
Home on Saturday, May 80, 1896, for
the purpose of arranging for the Sc.
lection of two delegates to the Demo-
cratic State Convention to be held at
Pocatello on June 16. Also to fill va
cancies caused by removal from the
county and by death, and to transact
other important business.
J. OTTENHEIMER, Chairman.