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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-17

Third avenue, Aug. %. "a and IS. A
mingling of music and elocution
that is alike interesting and instruc-
tive.
Editor Adam Lieberknecht. United
States consul to Zurich, Switzerland,
was in the city last night. Whether
he did any thing or nos with refer
ence to his deputy is not known.
Rumor had it last night that J. X.
Scott had been named, but this
lacked reliable verification.
The Winona and barge brought
down an excursion of 700 people
from Sterling and Morrison today.
The affair was under the auspices of
the Mystic Workers Of Morrison.
The crowd divided between Rock ISL
and and Davenport, some going to
the Watch Tower, Rock Island ar
senal, etc.
Mrs. John Rinck is in receipt Of .
telegram announcing the death at
Chicago last night of Mrs. David
Spencer. (uee Addie Thompson) for
merlv of Rock Island. Her death
was caused from quick consumption.
Mrs. spencer was only 10 years Of
age. having been married when Is.
and with her bereaved husband
leaves one daughter.
The remains of J. B. Saxby. who
was shot and killed in box car near
Cedar Rapids, passed through the
city today enroute to Litchfield. Ill.
~axby. so the story goes. was travel
ing west with two companions. They
were mining heir way. They had
q little money, and in an attempt to
rob them by two men while they
were asleep. Saxby was killed.
Two men who bad been scuffling
at Englin's saloon on Fourth avenue
were tasen to police headquarters
last night by Capt. Eckard and On
Ger Archer. Both of their faces were
decorated with amber, while each
carried q good sized load of booze
They we're given little advice, and
on promise that they would be
good were released and told to mosey
homeward.
the Davenport Merchants associa
tion will be held at Schuetzen parh
tomorrow. The address OF the day
is to be delivered by George W
Scott. Arrangements have beer
made for q general good time. A
ball team from Rock Island will par
ticipste in the sports of the day
The merchants Of Rock Island, VIII,
attend, will be met at the ferry at
o'clock and escorted 10 the park.
The Davenport ball club succeeded
in defeating the Gilchrist nine Sun
day by a scere Of 8 to 2. 1t is state,
that the former pitcher of the Gil
christ nine had signed with tn
Western league, and as result tn
, GOLFERS were shy his effective work
, The Davenports only made two er
, rors in the entire game, while tn
Gilchrist people made five. Sag
and Rooney were the battery for tn
local team and Burns and McCul
loch for the Gilchrist team.
Mrs. Rhcda Ellis, who is aid o.
the staff of the national president o
the Woman's Veteran Relief Union
aud also delegate from the Woman
Veteran Relief Union of Shiloh Com
mand No. 2, Of this city. left thi
morning for Springfield, Ohio, to al
tend the national encampment Of tn
4 Union Veterans Union. and Woman
;. Veteran Relief Union. which conven.
I in that city Aug. 1921. She wi
: fully represent the order in this cit
and will cast her vote for Rock Is
e and as the place for holding til
8 next national encampment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-17
ONCE MOREThEEcONOMY

Sheriff.
Constable Eckhart this afternoon
served an injunction secured by Sol
ONION f. Carmichael from Judge w.
H. Gest against sheriff Hemenway
restraining him from disposipg OF
the goods attached from the Econ
omy. This raises Q new compiled
tion in the many sided history OF
the Economy store. c. E. Everetts
is the defendant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-17
Tired, Nervous, sleep ess

Men and women-how gratefully
they write about Hoods Sarsapariila.
Once helpless and discouraged. hav.
ing lost all faith in medicines, now
in good health and liable to do my
own work." because Hoods Ssrsapa'
parilla has power to enrich and pur.
lily the blood and make the weak
strong-this is the experience of g
host of people.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-17

A young conan about to be presented at
court receives the fullest instructions as to
her behavior She is told how to dress; how
to manage her train; how to courtesy cor
rectly. Every incident is carefully rehearsed
SO that she may commit no blunder IN the
presence of royalty. If all this trouble is
worth while for the satisfaction of one brief
moment how infinitely more important it IS
that a young girl about to enter into the
sacred precincts of womanhood, should be
properly instructed in all that concerns
life time of possible happiness, or possible
misery.
Every mother ought to see to it that her
daughters are healthy and strong in a wo-
manly way. She ought to make them aware
that any neglect or irregularity of the spe-
cial functions of womanhood may result in
fe-long weakness and disease.
ANY mother or daughter may write con-
corning these delicate ailments, with the
utmost confidence to DR.. r. v. Pierce, chief
consulting physician to the Invalids' Hotel
and Surgical Institute, of Buffalo, N. Y.
Her letter will be answered free of charge
with suggestions for selftreatment at home,
by which these complaints may be overcome
without need of notifying examinations.
Dr. Pierce has had over thirty years ex-
perience in the treatment of women'S dis
eases, and is an eminent specialist IN this
particular field of practice. His Favorite
| Prescription cures completely and perma-
nently the most obstinate cases of feminine
weakness and disease. 1t heals all infiamed
| conditions, strengthens and tones the nerve
| centres and the entire womanly organism.
For prospective mothers and nursing
| mothers, the "Favorite Prescription Is Q
| perfect strength sustainer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-17

Hoods Pills are the best family
cathartic and liver medicine. Gentle,
reliable, sure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-17
Rhsumatism Cured in Three Day..

Morton l.. Hill, of Lebanon, lad.
saws: my wife had inham mstory
rheumatism in every muscle and
joint, her suffering was terrible. and
her body and face we're swollen al
most beyond recognition; had been
In bed for six weeks and had eight
ply sicisns but received no benefit
until she tried the Mystic Cure for
rheumatism. 1t gave immediate re-
lief and she was able to walk about
in three days. l am sure it saved
her life." Sold by Otto Grotjan,
1901 Second avenue. druggist, Rock
Island; Gust Schlegel & Son. 220 West
Second street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-17
fns W..sn.s We msy a.vs.

Probably continued fair tonight
and Wednesday; slightly warmer
"Wednesday.
The temperature has generally
charged but little. though . rise
has occurred in the Missouri valley.
The Invest morning temperature Is
AZ at Dies MOines, Iowa, and Lander,
Wyo.
Today's temperature, IS.
g. z. HUSr, Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-17

Cascarets sttmu liver, kidneys
and bowels Never sickeu, weaker
or grippe; 10 centa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-17

Why continue to pass your nights
in scratching. and your days in
mi'ery? Doan's Ointment brings in
slant relief. and permanently cures
even the worst cases Of itching pilee.
1t never fails. For sale by Marshall
g. Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-17

rEE ARGUS delivered every even.
Ing at your door Of loo . week.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-07
SPIRIT OF THE PRESS.
THE TOURIST,

Editorial Views OF Dur Contemporaries on
Matters of Interest.
New Bedford Standard: "The saw
ing banks of Msssac husetts are planning
to weed ont at least half dozen OF the
Boston national banks, Of which there
are 60. OF the 529, 500 shares in these
Boston national banks the savings banks
of the state hold not less than 194,649,
or 81 per cent. Twenty-Five out OF
these GO banks have their stock quoted
below par. It is the purpose of The
savings banks to build up the value of
their stock by retiring some it. 1t is
worthy of note in this connection that
Boston has at least dozen more banks
than has New York, the center of the
financial system of the western world" !"
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-07

very chummy with the "blue coats"
and although he has participated in
several rows with strangers of q more
or less serious nature, he has yet to be
treated to q ride ip the hurry up" l
can only mention one more canine to-
day, and he Is q friend of mine named
SANDY" Now Sandy" Is as notorious
in dog way as the yellow kid is In
Hogsn's alley, and has probably met
more men of note than any other dog,
or in fact, few human beings have had
his advantages in this direction. De-
veloping at an early age studious dis
position, his only hours of frivolity are
when G.. A. r. men visit his home aud
then he is ready to have q romp. At
an early date will discuss the merits
of "Black Ned" and other canioes of
high degree.
THE TOURIST.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-07

he none the less continues to love the
the land of his birth. In q remarka6 y
shors space of time he became one OF
the ahlest of the Catholic clergy, win
ming for himself the admiration OF his
superiors aud the esteem of those among
whom he zealously labored. His career
is exceptionally brilliant. He has built
upon foundations broad and true, lib
eral, vet conservative His counsel ana
advice is always solicited on subjects
pertaining to the welfare OF his CO.
religionists and upon matters tending
70 promote the welfare of the church.
The city and especially the members
OF the Sacred Heart parish are to he
congratulated upon the wise selection
made by the Right Reverend Bishop.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-07

An ordinance fixing the rate of taxa
ton of 81. .65 per hundred OF valuation
unanimously passed the Common Coun-
Gil at last nights meeting, but in the
Board of Aldermen an amendment was
made fixing the rate at $3.50, the same
as last year.
There are few things more deceptive
than this question of tax rates. In Paw
tucket we are accustomed to boast over
our comparatively low taxes, and at the
same time enjoy many metropolitan
methods, which q city with So tax
does not have. Chairman Ryder of the
Joint Standing Committee on Finance
frankly outlines the situation when he
said that the -ate is not high enough
to meet the wants of growing and
progressive city like our own. The
city of Pawtucket has obtained the
things which it must now pay for and
no man or 10 city ever paid a debt by
finding fault with it. or made the debt
less burdeusome by complaints.
That some remedy is needed, and
greatly needed, for the present situation
Is conceded, and the Idea is not likely
to be contradicted by anyone who is
conversant with the facts in the case.
With expenses increasing every year, 1t
Is not to be expected that the rate Of
taxation can always remain the same.
With our increased outlay for streets,
sewers, street lights, schools, fire and
police departments. and our growing
interest account, it is plain that fifteen
dollar on thousand of rstable properly
wi not pay the bills. It is of no use
to perpetuate the fiction any longer.
Chairman Ryder was right in saying
that the city must have more money.
and the only three ways in which to do
this are First, by raising the valuation
Of all the real estate in the city; second,
Dy increasing the tax rate; third, by
making corporations that use the pub
lie highways for street cars, telegraph,
telephone or electric lighting purposes
pay d revenue. What course shall be
Iursted in the matter is now the ques-
tion that is uppermost in the minds Of
every thoughtful ana intelligent tax
paver.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-07
NEW SCHOOL BUILDING.

The appropriation made for the erec-
ton of an eight-room cchool building
on the land adjoiniL the" Hancock
street school, which was passed in con-
currence by the Common Council last
evening, will meet with general ap-
proval. The necessity OF additional
school facilities in that locality has been
q lecognizel fact for the past two or
three years, and action was not taken
hastily, as the resolution providing for
the erection of the building has been
before both branches since early last
summer. The passage OF the resolution
at this time will enable the building
committee OF the School Committee to
get everything in readiness to begin
the work Of construction early in the
fall.
The handsome Hancock street school,
which was built but a few years ago,
would it was thought fill the needs of
that section for some years to come,
but the growth of the city west of
Lonsdale avenue, made the commodi-
ous building inadequate to meet the
demands made upon it. No intelligent,
progressive citizen will raise any OBJ
lection for money spent for new schools
providing IL Is judiciously expended.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-07

He made very few comments upon the
stirring events which were crowding so
closely upon one another until the reports
came in regarding the prisoners. When
the largo numbers captured were an
nounced, he said, with the first trace Of
animation he had shown: That's the
kind Of news like to hear. ! had hoped
that bold dash at daylight would secure
q largo number Of prisoners. Hancock Is
doing we'll" This remark was eminently
characteristic of the Union commander.
His extreme fondness for taking prisoners
was manifested in every battle he fought.
When word was brought to him of suo-
cess on any part Of the line, his first and
most eager question was always, "Have
any prisoners been takenY" The love for
capturing prisoners amounted to passion
with him. 1t did not seem to arise from
the fact that they added so largely to the
trophies of battle, and was, no doubt, chief
ly due to his tenderness of heart, which
prompted him to feel that It was always
more humane to reduce the enemy's
strength by captures than by slaughter.
His desire In this respect was amply graft
fed, for during the war 1t fell TO his lot to
capture larger number of prisoners than
any general Of modern times. General
Horace Porter In Century
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-07
TOUR ABOUT TOWN

A horse fell asleep on North Union
street yesterday afternoon and it re-
quired the efforts of three men to
awake him. The horse and buggy
evidently came from one Of our subur-
han environs, Judging from the 'she
may have seen better days" appearance
of it. Now had the man who drove it
fallen asleep it would not have been
strange, or if the bystanders had fallen
asleep, or If the two messengers who
became deeply absorbed in the efforts
to arouse the animal had fallen asleep,
or if the policeman on an adjacent beat
had fallen asleep it would have been a
matter not worthy to comment upon,
but for horse to fall asleep in harness
was an incident that attracted the at
tention of the curious to the number of
about fifty.
I heard a good story yesterday, that
10, consider it q good one. Possibly
1t may be old enough to vote, for all /
know, but to me it was new. It appears
that lady residing on upper Broad
street, who is q very particular house
keeper, considering that her maid
servant has taken rather liberty with
. friend who called upon her, ,Iasked her
il she knew how to make an apology.
The reply was that she was not quite
sure, but il she remembered the ingre-
dients correctly it was q cup OF flour,
the whites Of two eggs, and she .oontin-
ued to name the various materials In it's
makeup until her mistress recovered
her composure sufficiently TO stop her.
She was not called upon to make the
apology, however.
Just word on dogs. I am OF the
opinion that there are more dogs to be
seen while walking from the depot to
the postoffice via Bread and Main
streets in this city than in any other Of
its size in the country. There are all
kinds Of dogs from the "Ssndy"
spaniel Of high degree to the pointer
variety OF Park Hsights. There are
dogs and dogs, and they receive re :
markable consideration as dogs go. but
the animal instinct In o canine will
show him where his bread is buttered
as well as the political sagacity of the
New York politician. Take for in
stance the case Of Grover" the we'll
known fox terrier, who is the property
OF well known and popular physician.
"Grover" is inclined to be given 10 O
fight once in while, and so he makes
1t his business TO make himself exceed
ing solid with the members Of the po-
lice department. and during the day is
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-07
WOMEN'S HUMOR.
Arc They Moro Good Natured Than Men?
II Now the Question.

Arc They More Good Natured Than Men?
II Now the Question.
A reflective and somewhat philosophic
citizen was talking about woman's sense
of humor and declared that In O general
way the things which annoyed man SEEM
ed to amuse q woman. On being asked to
illustrate what he meant, the philosopher
said:
"All of us have probably had the expert
ence Of being thrown bodily across a car
on to the floor or into somebody's lap
while going around a corner. Now, 1t has
been my invariable observation that when
that occurs to man he is visibly annoy
ed. If he Is frequent car passenger, like
my self, he exhibits sort Of stoio disgust
at the unnecessary violence Of the compa-
ny. II he is very young, he may become
embarrassed and flushed. But never by
any possibility does he see anything humor-
Gus in this experience.
"On the other hand, woman always
seems to regard 1t as q facetious pleasant
ry devised by the officers of the company.
A woman may ride on the cars every day,
and If she does she is thrown off her feet
probably twice week and sees some other
woman victimized nearly every day. Yet,
1t is some other woman In the car, there
Is for her an unfailing source of mirth In
the proceeding.
"The woman who gets slammed around
until her hat is awry and her coiffuro dis
located and after treading ON the toes of
seven other passengers Is finally deposited
out of breath in some other woman's lap
laughs aloud in gleeful way. So does the
owner of the lap and so does nearly every
other woman in the car. As source of
feminine mirth this experience seems new
er to stale.
"Ihaven't decided yet whether the expla-
nation Is that women are more good ma
tured under some kindSDf imposition than
men are or whether the solution of the
problem Is shrouded In the eternal mys-
tery which surrounds the feminine con-
ception of humor in general"
The speaker would probably have con-
tinued to elucidate his views on the topic
In hand had not his sister withered him
with look of such contempt as convinced
him that further discussion on that line
was dangerous. Press.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-07
DID SPAIN DO 1T?

Was there treachery aboard the Com
modore?
Spain's record for quick service and
square dealing is not OF the best.
Treachery is In her line, and she is an
adept at it. II ber impious hand WAS
rea ly in this deed she has added twin
to the black undoing OF Maceo.
To accuse Spain of an underhanded
trick is practically to prove 1T. The
circ instances point out that she was
instrumental in the scuttling OF the
Commodore. Can she prove beyond
peradventnre that she was not?
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-07
IN SUNNI ERTIDE.
What timo the brazen sun offends the sky,

What timo the brazen sun offends the sky,
She frets in heavy mockery OF sleep
And feels for him in dreams as billows creep
And clutch to reach a seashell dull and dry.
So he In town would fain put business by.
Her face Is all the books his mind can keep,
And plans Gre webs where through her fin"
gers sweep.
The farof witch weaves every thought awry.
But with the evening dawns their real day,
For twilight steals about her like plea
And brings her lover speeding to her side
With fond demandings that are not denied,
And summer moonshine builds new Cathay,
Wherein they dream beside summer sea.
Rupert Hughes in Scribner's.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-07
FIR. FTTz0ERALD,S SUCCESSOR.

Bishop Harkins has appointed a most
worthy successor TO Rev. M. Fitzger-
aid by selecting Rev. John Harty OF
East Providence to be pastor Of the
Sacred Heart parish Of this city. Rev.
Father Harty is forceful aud eney-
getic man, and in his new charge he
brings Q vigor that has been mstured
by years of valuable experience. Born
in Ireland 4s years ago, he came TO this
country after bis ordination as q very
young man. and bv dint OF merit here
won his way into the first rank Of the
clsreym. q Of the Providence diocese.
Becoming m ardent American patriot,
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-07

Mr.. Hanna is very anxious that Mr..
Sherman should not fail to recognize
that his eminent services to the party
entitle the senator to a pace in the
cabinet; also to leave behind him va
cant senatorship.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-07

None of the railroads, 30 far as we
know. have yet offered to throw in
chrome or worked the coupon scheme
in conjunction with their cut rates on
special fine bargain sales of Transports
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-07
Try Grain-Oi Try Graiu-O 4

Ask your Grocer today to show you pack
age OF GRAIN.O, the new food drink that
takes the place OF coffee. The children may
drink IL without injury as well as the adult
All who try It, like IL. GRATN.O has the rich
seal brown OF Mocha or Java, but Il is made
from pure grains, and the most delicate
stomach receives II without distress. Y the
price of coffee. lSc and 25c per package. Sold
by all grocefs.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-07

Constant looking at the sky has 30
blinded tho eyes of Russia and France
that they imagine they see war cloud
hovering over this section of the world.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-07

II Capt. Gen. weyler wants to be up
with the procession he will begin on
his valediotory without any unneces-
nary delay.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-07

So far as we can determine from the
data at hand the powers want the Sui
tan to understand that the only way he
can preserve the integrity OF his en-
pire is to divide it up among them.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-07

The Illinois Steel Company will not
draw any salary this year for posing as
an example of the benefcence OF Re-
publican rule.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-07

A great cure for cough.-Mrs. A. K.
Morris, 456 Canton st., Philadelphia, Pa,
writes: 81 took seve, al bottles of DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup for a bad cough and was
entirely cured"
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-07

Commissioners Roosevelt and Parker
are arguing for sing head OF the po-
lice force, and each thinks he knows Of
. man who would be just the party for
Aha v,1ooa
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-07

Mckinley has begun on his inaugural
address that is to say, he is working
1t up from the notes be received not 81
very long ago.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-07

Gov. Black, as reported, may not
have any religion, but what is troub'
ling Mr.. Plat is whether he has any
nack hone
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-07

The gold reserve is $37 7,000, 900 above
the mark required by law. Evident y
Uncle Sam did not spend his money
foolishly last Christmas.