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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-26
Heirs Afraid OF n Bomb.

BY way of illustrating the nervous
ness which the recent explosions have
revived here. a queer adventure which
has just befallen the heirs of a house
owner may be mentioned. They had
met at the dwelling Of their departed
uncle for the purpose Of drawing up an
inventory of his effects in company
with u lawyer and had nearly completed
their task when one of them pulled out
OF q cupboard q metal box, which was
laid on the table and which the man Of
business was about to open, when one Of
his nieces cried out in horror: Don't
touch it! Look. that is q fuse" Sure
enough, there was q little something
popping out Of the cover 1T is q
bomb!" exclaimed the panic stricken
heirs in chorus, and then they proceed
ed to remark that their deceased rela-
tive had been a moody, silent and re-
served sort of individual, and thence
they inferred that he might possibly
have been an anarchist. Two of the
ncphews had had put on their hats and
were on the point of rushing off to the
office CT the nearest police commissary,
when the lawyer. who had been quietly
inspecting the box, calmly suggested
that it might simply contain some pre-
served fruit. This theory somewhat re.
assured the men. but the ladies would
have their way. The commissary was
sent for. and the mysterious box was
soon on its way TO the municipal labora-
tory. 1t was found to contain a pine.
apple. the stalk of which had been mis-
taken for fuse. So the good old uncle.
who had been so ungratefully maligned.
had not been an anarchist after all. -
Paris Cor. London Telegraph.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-26

There is great satisfaction that the
three cities have been so fortunate az
to be among the booking of the Mod
jeska-Haworth company on this, the
last tour this famous actress is to
make. Nine. Modjeska has always
been a reigning favorite in this
locality, and she will have q royal
house tonight. As Lady Mac
beth" she is without doubt seen
at her best. It gives her q chance to
show that fire and force that milder
and less tragic roles do not allow
her to display. and she exhibits a
power in the tragic passages of her
lines that astonishes her friends who
have never seen the height of dra-
matte effect of which she is easily
capable. Mr.. .Hsworth, her leading
man, is one of the greatest in the
country. and the entire company is
we'll selected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-26
'sANrRY's INJURED HAND.

1t Prevents the Pulling on Of His Battle
With Lambert &C Davenport.
Billy Lambert and Eddie Santry
did not meet in the ring at Davsn-
port last night. Hence there was
much disappointment among the
500 sports who gathered at Doer-
scher's hall and surrendered o PUNK
and-s-half to witness the much-sd-
vertised mill. Santry, whose home
is in Chicago, and Lambert, who has
been holding up'in Davenport for q
year or SO, had q meeting Q few
months ago on an island below the
city. They fought 20 rounds and q
draw. II was q pretty fight, and the
outcome had q tendency to increase
the interest in sporting circles as to
how the men would fare when they
came together again.
It was announced that last nights
mill would be commenced az IL
O'Clock. There were q couple of pre-.
liminary "goes" between local
bruisers. The time for the appear.
anoe Of Lambert and Santry arrived.
The former was there, with q face
full of smiles. and with his hacker,
"Smoky" Reese at his side.
smoky" paced the stage nervously,
and now and then called the audience
down for smoking. He said the
prospects we're for o long battle, and
the smoke would be injurious to the
fighters.
Bob Armstrong. the husky colored
boy, an erstwhile protege of Parsor
Davies, was master of ceremonies.
He told the sports to be patient; that
Ssntry would be on deck in q very
few moments. 1t was midnight
when the Chicago boy blew in. He
carried his right hand in q bsndage
He made q little speech from the
stage, in which he stated that he
fractured q bone in his right hand Q
week ago; that he had notified the
managers of the fight. and they
knew he would not be able to appear
in the ring. He said he had q friend,
Jimmie Murphy, with him, and he
would hold up his end if agreeable
to Lambert.
"Fellers," said the Engiishmsn, 81
don't think this is a fair deal.
don't know who this bloomin' lad
might be. nevah saw 'em in 9
battle. e might be a top-notchah
fer oil know. But I'll give i'm 9
go, anyway"
Lambert said as far as he was con.
cerned, anyone In the audience not sat
isfied could get his money back at
the box office. Nearly everyone kept
their seat. So Murphy and Lam.
bert went at 1t. 1t was over in one
round. Murphy never struck q blow
Lambert passed him up q few and
knocked him out.
Then the sports went home, all
feeling pretty sore.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-26
HIS LEFT ARM CUT OFF.
bat0a Run Down By . Rook IslAaa
switch Eogins.

berAoy Abot00 Run Down BY Rook Ial0Ae
switch Engine.
Berney Abston, Fl years Of age.
whose home is at Brookvale. Col,
was run down by Q switch engine in
the Rock Island yards at 5 O'Clock
this morning. his left arm being so
badly lacersted that il was necessary
to amputats it at the shoulder.
Abston was employed as herder on
a stock train which he Joined al
Pueblo. The train, bouad for Chi.
cage. was standing on the main
track. Abston while strolling about,
awaiting the departure Of his train.
paused for q moment to size up the
surroundings. He was straddliug
the north rail OF the track next the
one on which the stock train was
standing. He was looking west. A
switch engine with several cars ct
tached came jogging down from the
east. It struck Abston and knocked
him over SO that he fell with his left
arm across the north rail. The train
passed over the limb. He was taken
to St. Anthony's hospital in the am
bulance. At the hospital Drs. s. G.
Plummer and j. De Silva amputated
the arm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-26
MIRA. Behrons' Trial.

The trial of Mrs. Christina Beh.
rene, charged with the murder OF
her husband, Claus Behrens, was re-
sumed at Davenport at O'Clock
yesterday afternoon before Judge
Waterman. The continuance of the
trial under Judge Waterman makes
it In the point Of the law a new trial,
the jury having to be re-sworn and
the record having to show that the
testimony previously submitted was
rehearsed or read before 1t. By agree.
ment Of the attorneys the record
might be made to show this without
the testimony actually being reread.
but to refresh the minds OF the
juror after their vacation, and that
Judge Waterman might be fully ad-
vised of the progress Of the case up
to date. and may himself have the
opportunity OF ruling on all the
points OF law involved, the testimony
will be reread to court and jury at
the same time. This task will neces-
sarily devolve upon Miss Haddix, the
court reporter, and will consume
two court days or more.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-26
BIRDS AND KITES,
Tho Feathered Creatures Cannot Unaor-
stand the Strange Filters.

The Feathered Creatures Cannot Under.
stand the Strange Filters.
Many amusing experiences have been
the lot of the scientists who have been
manipulating kites for scientific pur-
poses, says the Chicago News. Large
birds are always interested in the
strange devices floating in the air and
cannot quite make out what they are.
Prompted by sharp curiosity, they how
er around the floating kite end subject
themselves to the danger Of becoming
entangled in the silken string and be-
ing dragged down to earth.
No bird, however, has ever alighted
on q kite or attacked one. While one
scientist was flying o train Of five kites
o couple Of years ago q large, silver
tipped eagle came suddenly out of the
higher air and swooped round and
round the first kite. looking against the
sunset sky like hugo silver ball. As
the train Of kites was pulled in the eagle
followed, visiting one kite and then an.
other, seeming uncertain just what to
do. In few minutes, when he seemed
to have decided that they were not good
to eat. and he knew nothing about
them, anyway, he Indignantly few of
and was lost to view.
Another experience was had with q
stork that came from the New Jersey
side of the Hudson and flew STRAIGHT
for the queer object In the air. He ap-
parently had made up his mind to 20
straight through it, but changed and
dove underneath. He went around and
above it, and through a glass it could
be seen that he cooked his eye ut the
intruder In a most comical manner. He
started away a few hundred feet,
changed his mind, and came swooping
back. He finally reluctantly went away,
mystified over this queer addition to
the inhabitants Of the air.
While kites were high In the air one
March flocks Of geese flying in the
wedge few over. They invariably stop
ped, broke up, lowered above the queer
object. and at last slowly reformed and
few away. While the larger birds all
come from heights above the kite, the
small birds Of the air will alight on
the string holding tho kite and sway to
and fro.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-26
ABBREVIATED TElEGRAMs.

Cyclist Jimmy Michael will race at
the Coliseum. Chicago, Nov ~ and 49,
The young twin sons of Frank Leska,
OF Lacrosse. Wis, both died on the
same day, of fever.
President Mckinley declines to allow
the national administration to become
involved in the Greater New York cam
paign.
Aunt Nancy Daniels. a colored wom-
an, Is dead at Sacramento, Cal, at the
age Of 119 years. She was a native Of
Virginia.
There are 15O,so1 farms in Wisconsin,
averaging about 121 acres each, valued
at s4ss.754 900. with an annual product Of
$3.50, 900, GOO.
Fort Randall military reservation in
South Dakota was opened to intending
homesteaders yesterday. There are
100000 acres.
Mrs. Zoberowski, aged G. years, went
back into burning house at Sharon,
Wis, to get s35 in money and was
burned to death.
Almost the entire business portion Of
Baxter. Ia. was destroyed by fire Sum-
day night. Loss, $4,000. Nine blocks
We're wiped out.
Inc Emmanuel German Lutheran
church. one of the Oldest religious or
CARNATIONS at Rockford, Ills, has de-
cided to dissolve.
All the schools in Iron Mountain, Wis,
have been closed by order of the health
officer for period Of two weeks and
owing to an epidemic Of diphtheria.
Sam Gamble shot and killed Fred
Kelly at Lost creek mining camp, Ia,
Sunday evening. Gamble was defend
ing his wife from murderous attack
made by Kelly.
The Turkish government has demanded
the recall OF two American missionaries
from the province Of Aleppo on the pre-
text that their mission for the distribu-
ton of relief is likely to cause distur-
Dances.
Burglars shattered the safe Of the
State bank at harrisburg. Ia, with
dynamite and secured $4,000 in securities
and small amount Of cash. One rob-
Der was shot and is In the hands Of the
authorities.
Four bodies were stolen from the
moreue in connection with the county
institutions at Cunning. near Chicago.
early yesterday morning and the au-
thorities are greatly disturbed. 1t was
an easier joe than robbing a grave
ward
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-26
THE COUNTY TEMPLE,

Oct. 25-AndIew Dexter to Agnes
Lamp. part lots 5 and 6. block 60,
Chicago or Lower add. Rock Island,
g., 600.
Samuel A. Lynde. ct al. to Jane
McNech. VT lot 8, block 8, Thompson
& Wells add Rock Island. 81.
Martha 8. Shriver ct al, by Master
to Citizens National Bank of Mem.
phis, lot 8. block 2, Stewards second
add, South Moline, 81, 200.
Herman Detjens to Albertina Det-
Jens, und4 lot Is, Martha A. Rod
mans add, Rock Island, $500.
William Knost to Catherine j.
Schaffer, WI lot 4, block 60, Chicago
or Lower add. Rock Island, 81 400.
Jurgen Martens to Ludwig Wieden-
mann. As feet lots IL and -. block
5. Osborn's Second add, Rock Isl.
and. 81, 100.
Licensed to Wed.
.unCs -. Dcac yuma
MISS sadie May johnson. Cortova
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-26
Rheumatism Cured In "a Hours,

T. j. Blackmore, of Halter 6
Blackmore, Pittsburg, Pa, says: "a
short time since l procured a bottle
Of Mystic Cure. 1t got me out OF
the house in "a hours. took to my
bed with rheumatism nine months
ago and the Mystic Cure is the only
medicine that did me any good.
had five Of the best physicians in the
city. but l received very little relief
from them" Sold by Otto Grotjan,
1901 Second avenue, druggist, Rocl
Island; Gust Schlegel & Son, 22C
West Second street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-26
Stands At the Head

August j. Bogel. the leading
druggist Of Shreveport, La, says:
"Dr. Kings New Discovery is the
only thing that cures my cough. and
it is the best seller have" j. F.
Campbell, merchant Of Stafford,
Ari., writes: ''Dr. Kings New Dis.
covery is all that is claimed for it;
1t never fails, and is a sure cure for
consumption, coughs and colds.
cannot say enough for its merits. 3"
DIR. Kings New Discovery for con.
sumption. coughs and colds 10 no,
an experiment. 1t has been tried
for quarter Of a century, and today
stands at the head. It never disap-
points. Free trial bottle at Hartx e
Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-26
ON TO THE GOLDFIELDs.

". Z. stsnGtl AID Dr.. Mefoman m Route
to Dswson CITY Heard From.
Gus Stengel, ST.. has letter from
his son, w. E. Stengel, who in COM
pany with DR.. G. e. Merryman. is en-
route to the EortheEn gold fields. II
is written on board tho steamer j. J..
Healey. bound for Dawson City, and
bears date of SeptS. The letter says
In part:
''As We are going to meet the
steamer. Hamilton. in p day or SO l
wrote sou what news there is. We
left st. Michaels Sunday after turn
ing back twice, the first time to
meet the steamers, Beda aad Weare,
to learn what they had to report az
ter returning from Dawson. and the
other time to meet the revenue out
ter. Bear. with Mrs. Sage, she 60.
ing mp to meet her husband, who is
Interested in this company cannot
say that admire this country, 40
all one meets 10 Indians. who
are the tools of these companies
They chop . cord of wood and pile it
on the banks for a. and they take in
pay merchandise, and mind you.
these companies only charge these
Indians SO for so pounds Of -four,
and the cheapest kind of calico ct 81
a yard. Last Monday one of our fell
low passengers, . Syrian by the name
of Jargin. from Washington, was
taken lit. and Tuesday he
died, and was buried Wednes.
day evening at q village called
the Russian Mission. Fortunately
he belonged to the Greek church and
had sermon delivered of his own
belief. DR.. Merrymau attributes his
death to eating spoiled canned goods.
\ This will be the last letter
you will receive from me coming by
sea. The rest will 60 over the pass
once month. This Yukon river is
very rapid. and it is my opinion it is
only question of q few years I'M
til all these small islands will
be washed away and made one
large river. DR.. Merrymsn oper-
ated on the priest at St. Michaels
for q carbuncle at the base of the
brain. 1t was q very serious case,
but the operation was successful.
The patient recovered rapidly. The
doctor received 800 for bis scr vices.
He was called to another patient and
got gold dust for his fee. Gold 10
plentiful. but all the good claims are
taken up. The doctor and will 90
prospecting just the same, and will
20 all over Alaska, if necessary"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-26
10 NAY save Your Lifa.

A dose or two of Foley's Honey
and Tar will prevent an attack Of
pneumonis. grip or severe cold II
taken in time. Cures coughs, colds,
Group. LaGrippe. hoarseness. diff
cult breathing, whooping cough. in
cipient consumption, asthma or
bronchitis. Gives positive relief in
advanced stages OF consumption,
asthma or bronchitis. Guaran teed
For sale by T. H. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-26
British FlaGs.

All the flags for British ships of war,
except the royal standards are made in
the government dockyards, and the
enormous number required may be
Judged from the fact that in the color
loft at Chatham alone about 10, 900 flags
are made in q year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-26
Bucklens' ARnioo oolvo

The best Salve In the world fol
Cuts. Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Sal,
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands. Chilblains. Corns, and al
Skin Eruptions. and positively cure,
Piles. or no pay required. u 10 guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction 81
money refunded. Price Is cents De,
box. For sole by Hartx & UllemeyeS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-26

When suffering from q severe cold
and your throat and lungs feel sore
take dose of Foley's Honey and Tar
when the soreness will be st once re.
lieved, . warm grateful feeling and
healing Of the parts affected viii be
experienced and you will say: "It
feels 30 good. 1t hits the spot" II
is guaranteed. For - by T. H
Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-26

One size smaller after using Allen.
Foot-Ease, . powder to be shaker
into the shoes. 1t makes tight OF
nav shoes feel easy; gives instant
relief to corns and bunions. It's the
greatest comfort discovery Of the age.
Cures and prevents swollen feet,
blisters, callous and sore spots.
Aliens Foot-Ease il Q certain cure
for sweating. hot aching feet. A,
all druggists and shoe stores, rs
cents. Trial package free BY mail.
Address. Allen s. Olmsted, lie Roy,
N 7.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-26
Helpless With Rheumatism ,

IL was taken with rheumatism
and suffered great deal of pain,
and times l was confined to my
bed and unable to help myself. !
obtained only temporary relief from
various medicines. but q friend ad-
vised me to try Hoods Sarsaparilla
which l did, and it cured me-" P.
P. Hay, CentrHlia, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-26
lllllllElllH'IlE

lave you Sore Throat, Pimples, Copper
Olored Spots. Aches, Old Sores, Ulcers In
iouth, Hair Falling? Write Cook REMEDY
20, 9a0 Masonic Temple, Chicago, ILL.,. for
roofs Of cures; capital, $4,000. Worst
sases cured In Is to IS days. 100-page
book free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-26

Tho leaders Of flock Of migrating
wild geese become tired sooner than
others and are frequently relieved by
their fellows
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-26

Hoods pills act easily and
promptly on the liver and bowels.
Cure sick headache.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-26

Casoarets Candy Cathartic, the
most wonderful medical discovery oil
the age, pleasant and refreshing e
the taste, oct gently and positively
on the bowels. cleansing The entire
system. dispel colds, cure heodsehs,
fever. hsbitual constipation and bill.
iousness. Please buy and try Q boz
OF G. c. c. today; 10. Is, 50 cents.
Sold and guaranteed to cure BY all
dTugGists-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-26
MISCELLANEOUS.

ENOR SALE OR EXCHANGE GOOD
u paying bakery business 1t fi0p Third ave.
iue. Owner wishes to engage In other bust.
loaa. viii take real estate In exchange. Call
d above number for particulars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-26

ENOR SALE-COAL IN ANY QUANTITY
\ OF 30 bushels or over ut % 80 per ton, de.
livercd O. .. d. to any part of the city. Leave
orders nj Commercial house barber shop, Rock
Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-26

ENOR PENTHOUSE ON FORTY-THIRD
y street. Inquir of +. NJ. Sinnet, 4ao5
Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-26

TOR RENT-A FIVE ROOM FLAT ON
- Third avenue. Call 1T NJ. Il X.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-09-21
HOW SHE FIXED HIM.
One Way Of Disposing of IN Obnox-
iOuS Sutton.

One Way Of Disposing OF nm Obnox-
iOuS SuitOr.
He was theatric lover, and she didn't
like his style little bit, says the New
York Sun.
He was constant in his devotion,
however, and that made matters worse.
She had tried gentle means to get
rid Of him, but he had disregarded
them with painful persistency.
In this moment of her desperation
he felt it incumbent upon him to pro-
pose to her as men under similar cir
cumstances so often do.
Which they wouldn't if they had any
sense at all. '..'. o..
"Dear one," he exclaimed, hurting
himself tragically at her feet, 81 love
you. My life is yours. Will you take
itP"
She did not look like murderess.
"Mr. Singleton she responded, with
calm determination, II will"
He gazed at her rapturously.
Don't do thut," she begged, draw
ing back from him as If in horror. 81
have taken your life, as you requested
me to do, and you are henceforth to all
intents and purposes dead"
He seemed duzed.
Il do not, Mr.. Singleton" she con-
tinued, turning aside, "desire to have
dead person in the. house, and If you
do not go away at once 1 shall ring for
an ambulance and have you removed
to the morgue." .fa.a...
Then the dreadful situation in which
his own 'precipitate folly had placed
him was revealed, and, he removed him
self with promptness and dispatch,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-09-21
S23,569 81 S23,568 SO

TREAsURER'S BALANCE SHEET.
Cash in Treasury to tie credit of the
various funds, June 30, 1897:
In State fund. 800 81
Judges salary fund. ....... $3.50
In general county fund.-. $50 sc
In cash contingent fund.-. 8 20
In indigont sick fund 3D.. 16 30
In county school fund. ., 90 G5
IN officers salary fund. e12 70
In road fund.
In County High School fund 534 IL
Blko Co. Spec. Fl. s. fund o
ID go. .......... -. 253 06
Mlko Co High School bond
redemption fund. ....... 3s6 IT
...aH1Ert E..i .' -
Total. -. .....,'....''' $2'30S 70
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-09-21
STATE FAIR.
1897.
Twentieth Annual Exhibition
Reno, Nevada,
2oth to 25th, Inclusive.
nipnctOpc State Roar1 If A or;o,,1+,,no

Splendid Running Trotting and Pacing Races.
Magnificent Electric Lighting on Truekee River
Review of State Militia by Governor Sad1er and Staff
Professional Bicycling and Trick Riding and Grand
Parade at Night Time.
Half Rates the S. p and Low Rates Railroads
Introduction of Australian Starting Gate for Running Races
Indian Brass Band of 20 Pieces
MONDAY-VERDI DAY THURSDAY-CARSON
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. DAY, FRIDAY-RENO
-COMsTOCK DAY SATURDAY-NEVADA
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-01-05
GUARDIANS SALE OF REAL
ESTATE.

BY virtue of an order of sale made
by Hon. A. Perry, Second Judge OF
the Circuit Court of the First Circuit
on the 30th day OF November, 1896,
VIII sell at public auction at the auc-
ton rooms of James T. Morgan, on
Queen street. Honolulu. Oahu, on the
9Th day of January, 1897, at u O'Clock
noon, all the right, title and interest
of Sam Kalama and Kamala (w). min
ors, being an undivided two-thirds in
terest in and TO that parcel of land sit
uated at Kapuukolo, Honolulu, de-
scribed as follows:
e hoomaka ana ma Ike XIII Hema
makai, a hole ana pencil:
l. y. 81 deg, E. 80 kapuai, ma ko
Kahoowaha.
?. No. 81 deg. ". 2S1a kapuai. ma ko
Nauliawa.
8. S. 6S deg, 40 min. w, % kapuai,
ma Ike Alanui.
4. S. 3S deg, 10 min w, % kapuai, a
hiki hou kahi hoomaka al" Be
ing a portion of the land described in
r. p. 1892, L. c. A. 2065.
Terms: Cash.
Deed at purchasers expense, and
sale subject TO confirmation by the
Court. S. H. ON,
Guardian of Sam Kalama and Kamala.
Dated December IS, 1896.
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