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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-10-12
A Santa Fe engineer ha, been give

A Santa Fe engineer has been given
a ten days shock. He was running a
yard engine llckety split up the track
whis ling "Jim-a-long-josy." When he
suddenly saw an open switch ahead Of
him. The next moment that engineer
was reducing the ties to splinters. He
was running SO fast that he could not
stop, and received such d shock that
Or" Hurley thought best for him to
re st for ten days to recover.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-10-12
Senator TilIman Ill.

COLUMBIA, 5. q. October 12.-Sena-
tor IIIlman arrived here from Tren-
ton, his home, u very sick man. He
is suffering from catarrahal jaunoice
and came Tor treatment by the physi-
clans who h ad attended hun dur ing his
t5rm as governor.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-10-12
A Christian Science Healer.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, October 12.-
Dr.. f. K. Riley, for the last five years
a director of the Y. NJ. G. A. here, left
for Leeds, England, this morning to
devote himself to Ch, istian science
healing. Dr.. Riley is said to have ac.
compllshed many extraordinary cures
in this city.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-10-12

The city council sitting as board
of eg uall alton have adjourned sine die,
after raising the valuations of l5U
renditions from 10 to Is per cent. The
assessor thinks the total valuation of
the city will be tive millions this year.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-10-12
The Guatemala Rebellion.

NEW YORK, October ia special
cable dispatches to tue Herald Today
from Gutemaia says THAI Director Bar
rios has sent Strong relnforcements
into field under General Toledo aud
will make supreme effort crush re-
belIiOn.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-10-12
The DrOuth Broken.

DALLAS, October 12.-The drou,h of
the past SIX weeks has been broken
aud rain is falling all over the drouth
stricken district. In the last As hours
rain has fallen over half the state.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-10-12
County commissioners.

The county COMMISSIONERS ordered
today that the order of June Is last
relative to settlement of land to Gaspar
Giron, be amended so as to convey to
Giron the interest of the San Elizario
corporation in local lands, IA acres, at
81 per acre, provided a 40 feet road be
left open.
The board ordered that q valuation
at 30 per cent of delinquent back taxes
be allowed in blocks 17-1S Mills map
for the years 1S91-'96 amounting to
S291S.56, provided payment be made
before January l.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-10-12
Has Lost a Fortune.

NEW YORK, October l2.-Pittsburg
Phil, 1.-The race track plunger." says he
is S119, COO lOoser since the Saratoga
meetinp
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-10-12
A Bankrupt Actor.

BOSTON, Octooer l2.-Henry E.
Dixey, the actor, is financially strand
ed. He has fled u petition of ipsolven-
cy,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-10-12
Well known Actor Dead

NEW YORK OctOcer 12.-Mr.
Thomas Whltfen, the well known actor,
died at Londay yesterday. He was
the original Sir. Joseph in PinafOre.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-10-12

Juan Madrid is being tried in the
district court on charge of committing
q murderous assault on 1. Gaal in 1894.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-10-12
Bryan in Kentucky.

BOWLING GREEN, KY, Oct 12.-W.
Bryan spoke To 10000 people here tC-
day on the issues of the hour.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-10-12

The Mexican Central train arrived
this NOM from the south.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-10-12
Another Three Timer.

Results talk. When any other lif7
insurance company on ear.h SLOWS up
single instance where it mas paid to
a beneficiary three times the lace Of
the policy, 1t will then be in order to
talk of competing with The Mutual
Life. At present it has no competitor.
1t is continually paying" "three-Umers."
THE CITY SAVINGS BANK.
Incorporated 1859.
BRIDGEPORT, Conn.,, April 10, 1897.
Mr.. John. W. Nichols. general agent.
Dear Strive beg 10 acknowledge
the receipt of your favor Of the 9th
inst, ana The cheek for the proceeds
of po icy No 2,O7S, The Mutual Life
Insurance company, on the life of
Horace Nichols, late president Of the
City Savings Bank. The original
amount of this policy was only $1,000,
but the accumulations came to $4,072,
so that the entire amount received by
Us is S6,072. Facts ike tLe ese are very
eloquent. With many thanks, we re
main, Your respectfully,
VIM. B. BINCKS,
GEO. M. BALDWIN,
Executors.
s. H. NEWMAN, Mutual Life.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-10-12
The Markets.

NEW YORK, October l2.-Silver 56a,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-10-12
s. H. NEWMAN, Mutual Life.

The prettiest line of dress goods can
be seen at Blumenthal's, ITO San An
tonic street.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-24
William Kileen Meets With
a Bad Accident.
Thrown Unconscious to the
Pavement.
Taken to the Hospital and
Injuries Examined.

William Kileen. employed as line
msn by the Central Union Telephone
company, met with an accident,
which 1t was feared would result f.
tally. while at work on Twentieth
street about 12 o'clock today. The
company is running new lead up
this thoroughfare. The work is be.
ing done by . gang Of the company'a
travelling linemen. Kilssn's home ID
at Oregon. Ill.
The accident occurred while be
was pulling down . number of wires.
He was standing on the pavement.
Among the group Of wires was what
is known as q line one, or one which
did not have . cut OF circuit ON it.
When Kileen took hold Of this he
was thrown to the pavement BY the
shock.
Kileen's body was all doubled mp
when his fellow workmen reached his
side, and he was still graspipg the
wire. He was unconscious, and II
was at first thought he could not sur.
vice. The wire was cut and DR.. J.
P. Comegys soon arrived on the scene
and dia i. lat he could for Kileen.
who was then taken to St. Anthony's
hospital In q carriage. after being
taken to Stisser's restaurant in the
am6 6ulance.
Hs VIII Recover.
His hands and tongue were severely
burned. his left elbow cut, while hil
system was subjected to q violent
shock. DR.. Comegys says he is get
ting alerg nicely and will recover.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-24

There was a family row in house
on enc of the prominent streets last
night which was Witnessed sby q
number of passersby. The hus-
band was in one corner and his bet
ter half and children in the other.
There were q number of passes, and
an occasional blow would be landed.
But no one said q word. After the
old man had apparently chastised
the children. he gave his undivided
attention to his wife. He shook his
right at her, and she followed salt.
The boys sat in q corner, and
looked solemn. But not o word was
spoken. In the second round the
husband picked up chair. and at
tempted TO swipe his wife on the
head with it, but she lodged. and
the four-legged weapon landed on
the table. This counted as the
knockout blow. The pantomime
performance continued a short time,
after which the lights were extin-
guished and the show, which the
people outside were enjoying was at
an end.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-24
DOOR COMPANY DOINGs.
Directors Of the New Enterpfise For tn,
Coming Year Chosen.

Directors Of the New Enterprise For the
Coming Year Chosen.
The certificate of Incorporation of
the Western Door company. which
embraces several of the leading lum-
ber manufactures OF the Mississippi
valley, has been recorded in the Rock
Island county circuit clerks office.
The object for which the said cor
poration Is formed, rs heretofore
stated, is to manufacture and
deal in sash and doors, blinds
and all kinds of interior finish
and building supplies. The capital
stock is 81 100000. The location Of
the principal Office shall be in Rock
Island. The stock has been divided
in 1.O00 shares Of 500 each, which
have been subscribed as follows:
Frank Adams 9995 shares; and NJ.
Paul Neyes. Benjamin 8. Wiley,
Frank A. Cole, Eugene 81. Duree,
Arthur Heu1tley one share each.
The stockholders have chosen as
directors for the ensuing year: M.
Paul Noyes. Benjamin S. Wiley.
Frank A. Cole. Eugene H. Duree and
Arthur Heurtley.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-24

may pass to any portion Of the body.
and it would be impossible to any
extent to decide whether it was ad-
ministsred ante-mortem or post NOR
tenn.
John Ochs, of Devenport. was
placed on the stand to tell about the
proposition alleged to have been
made by him TO William and Edward
Alday in the event of their dropping
the prosecution Of the arson case and
poison investigation and will itiga-
tlon. It was William Alday who
said that he and his brother Edward
had been offered 5000 apiece by MIR.
Ochs, who is real estate dealer al
Davenport. Mr. Ochs said that
William Alday was liar and . per.
iurer when he made such q statement
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-24
DEPOT is KICKED

Peculiar Accident 1T the Barliagton Sta.
tion This Morning.
A switch engine in the Burlington
yards was making up the outgoing
st. Louis day express this morning,
when in switching the train onto the
main track in front of the depot, .
pin holding the links that attached
three Of the coaches broke, and
the three end cars ran back
over the end of the brick platform
and struck the depot with consider.
able force. shaking the structure and
causing an indentasion Of q couple OF
inches. the end coach striking the
station directly over the door on the
east front. The cars were soon re.
moved and no serious consequence
attended the casualty.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-24
TALK ABOUT THE LEvEE.
A Business Man Makes . Suggestion and
Has Hopes.

A Business Man Makes . Suggestion and
Has Hopes.
''In reading about the visit of q
couple of aldermen to the river front,
and the revelations they found
there" said Second avenue busi-
ness man this morning. Il could not
help thinking how little some of the
councilmen seem to realize the import.
ance of this projected improvement.
Tho indifference some Of shem show
is exasperating in the extreme. ]
have often wondered If it is possible
that there is any alderman who fails
to take the Interest in this matter
that he should who has ever taken
the trouble to 90 down there and
look the situation over, as did the
other two aldermen the other night.
cannot believe that in this day
there sits in the municipal council
Of Rock Island a representative OF
the people, who. il he has taken q
look at the deplorable front this city
OF 80 many superior advantages
presents to the outside world, can
fail to be enthusiastically in favor oi
the immediate prosecution of the i'm.
provement.
III there be any such alderman,
however, big picture of the
levee as 1t is today should
be taken for his edifoation. There
are coming generations who will
wonder how Rock Island, after
making so many strides in other di.
rections. how . city Of so many evi-
dences Of pride and solid progress.
iveness, could have neglected the all
important thing of all, its frontsge on
the river. until 1897. There is nc
influence SO greet that any alderman
should consider II in swayipg him
from his duty to this important un.
dertaking now"
While there is much that is true
in the observations quoted, THE
ARGUS would dislike to see a photo
graph made of the levee in Its ap
pearanoe today. Its pride in the
city Is too great TO contemplate
preservation in any form Of the dis
grace which has been permitted t.
blot the city too many years already
! and If there is any alderman whit
fails to zee his duty in this respect
and is more inclined to consider tn,
appeals Of selfish interests, he viii
be known by his works.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-24
Business Educatiop,

The business department of Angus
tana college is becoming more and
more popular every year, and
the manner in which the people OF
the three cities have shown their in.
terest in the college during the past
years Is highly commendable and en-.
couragirg. Special advantages will
be offered during the next school
year. The rooms will be thoroughly
renovated, the faculty enlarged. and
the time will be IL months instead
OF nine months. To meet the wants
OF those who cannot attend during
the day, we will offer an evening
course OF four months. three even
ings q week. Books, asasionary, tut
tion and all only IS. Fall term
opens Sept. 6. evening school Sept.
Is. Please call or address o. Olssop,
president
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-24
There ID . Glass Of People

Who are injured by the use of coffee.
Recently there has been placed in all
the grocery stores q new preparation
called Grain-O. made of pure grains,
that takes the place of coffee. The
most delicate stomach receives Il
without distress. and bat few can
tell it from coffee. 1t does not cost
over one-half as much. Children
may drink 1t with great benefit. Is
cents and rs cents per package. Trv
IL. Ask for Grain-O.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-24

Have you tried pair Of N. & K
81 AZ tan shoes?
Have you seen the swell boys
straw hats they are selling at is,
%. 20 to SO cents?
Have you investigated the negligee
shirts they are selling at 20 to 4S
cents?
Have you ever known the time
when your money failed to 90 fur
ther at NJ. & KS than any other
store? Have you?
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-24
Orfey-FinlOn.

John Orrey, Of Kewanee. was
married at 2 O'Clock last evening to
Miss Annie Finlon, Of this city. The
ceremony was performed at the resi-
dence Of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Black,
N2l, Eighth avenue, by Rev. J. H.
Cannon, of st. Joseph's church. The
bride 10 sister Of Mrs. Black, with
whom she made her home. Mr.. and
Mrs. Orrey will reside at Kewanee.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-24
LOTS OF HUSTLING

To keep these grocery values moving, but
those who know them best appreciate them
most. If you have watched this merry
merchandising you know its values to the
buyer, If not, avail yourself of the oppor.
tunity and you will soon appreciate what
sales and cash payments means at Shields.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-24
Pleasant Faces

Are the kind that are always seen coming
from Shields store. There's a reason for
1t, and good one too. You never made
purchase In your life that when you saw
you were getting your moneys worth that
you didn't feel glad about Il. Its only
natural that you should. Shields doesn't
boast that he's phllauthropist, but he does
claim to give good values for the dollars
you leave on his counters. It takes plenty
of planning and
Rock Island Argus., 1897-06-24

As an honest remedy Foley's Honey
and Tar does not hold out false hopes
in advanced stages. but truthfully
claims to give comfort and relief in
the very worst cases, and In the
esrly stages to effect q cure. Sold
BY NJ. F. bahneen and T. H. Thomas.
drnggists-
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-11-10
MARIETTA DAILY LEADER
WEDNESDAY. nov. 10. 1897
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION

Governor Bushnell Designates Thursday,
November 25th, as the Day.
COLUMBUS, ONO, November s.-Gov-
ernor Bushnell today issued his Thanks
giving proclamation as follows:
The year Just drawing to close has
been filed with blessings of fruitful
fields and healthful skies. Neither
war nor pestilence nor disaster have
come upon us. Harbingers of peace
have been our morning joys and eve
ming benedictions. God has been good
to us as people, and it is fitting we
should publicly make acknowledgment
of His loving kindness.
Therefore, 1, Asa S. Bushnell, Cover
nor of the State of Ohio, in pursuance
of time-honored custom and in com
pliance with the proclamation of the
President of the United States, do
hereby designate Thursday, the 25th
day of November, to be observed as u
day of Thanksgiving, praise and prayer.
l recommend that the people of the
state asse no BILE during that time in
their customary places of worship and
in q manner approved by their own
consciences render the homage due the
Divine Ruler for the many mercies
vouchsafed the nation and invoke the
influence of the Holy Spirit for our
future welfare.
In testimony whereof, 1 have here
unto subscribed my name and caused
the great seal of the sta te to be fixed,
at Coluni bus, this 9Th day of Novem-
ber in the year of our Lord 1897, and in
the one hundred and twenty-second of
the independence of the United States
of America.
ASA S. BUSHNELL, Governor.
By the Governor: CHAs. KINNEY, Sec
retary of State.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-11-10
Obituary.

Malissa Hall, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Hall, of Wingett's Run,
Ludlow township, departed this life
October 90, 1897, aged 80 years and II
days. She had been an invalid the
greater part of her life, but endured
her trials with patience and submission.
In life she was esteemed and respected
by all. Her funeral was preached ut
the home where she died to very
large gathering to some 500 people
on the Sabbath following at 1890 a. m.
the text being taken from the ssth
Psalm and the fifth verse. The re.
mains were inferred in the Hall Gem.
etery near by. A. II. r.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-11-10
A DRUNKEN CARoUsAL.
Among Oil Men at Elk Fork Results in
the Fatal Injury of One of Them.

Among VII MEN aO Elk EoTh NeSuitb III
the Fatal Injury of One of Them.
SIsTERsvILLE, w. Va, Nov. S.-A
horrible crime which will cost a young
man his life is reported tonight from
Elk Fork, about ten miles northeast Of
this place in the Tyler county oil field.
A considerable number of drillers, rig
men, ETC., have been on a general ca
rouse there since Saturday, and great
deal of fighting and miscellaneous dis
order has resulted. Last night about
dozen Of these men were drinking,
and it was proposed to make young
man named Thompson drink a pint of
whiskey. Thompson protested that he
could not do it, but was told that he
must. The victim drank about half
the whiskey, but could swallow no
more. The drunken wretches then
seized him, threw him upon the floor
and assaulted him with broom.
handle in such fendish manner that
Thompson is fatally hurt, and was re.
ported dying tonight.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-11-10
Prosperity up the Ohio.

Prosperity still rolls along at Martins
Ferry. Thursday the employees of the
Guiding a ten per cent advance which
they had not asked for. There is
abundant evidence of better times in
this city, and now that the election is
over, there is no legitimate excuse left
for not attending to business and there
is plenty of it. The Cam bridge Chair
Company are so far behind with their
orders that night force has been at
work for some time, and all the other
industries of the city are running full
time. mbridge Sun.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-11-10
Employees Discharged.

On account of the trouble between
the o. R. r. and some of its employees
four of the engineers of the road were
discharged ON Saturday. They are
Dave Taylor, II. R. Barties, VIM. Creel
and Shipley. The discharged men
have appealed to the officials of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
1t is understood that these men have
been the leaders in the recent misun.
derstanding and for that reason their
services were dispensed with.-Senti
nell
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-11-10
aThe Chief End Of Man. y

When the little boy was saying
his catechism they asked him what
was the chief end of man. lie
said: "The end Cu0EC
what's got the OT1OEO
on" 1t is wonderful what diff
ference stylish shoe makes in a
mans whole appearance. We
have the best shapes of all the pop
ular high-priced shoes, but at low
er prices. The same shoes that
you pay So for almost anywhere
else, we sell for $3.50. We have
shoes for $500 that are at least
fifty cents worth better than shoes
sold at other stores for $l.9S. Our
$500 shoe will never give you that
tone ninety eight feeling" twill
always look as though it cost more
than itdoes. stA
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-11-10

Don't Tobacco spit and Sme
Your Life Away.

Ifyou want to quit tobacco using easi-
ly and forever, be made well, strong,
magnetic, full of nsw life and vigor,
take No-To-Bac, the wonder-worker
that makes weak men strong. Many
gain ten pounds in ten days. Over 40O,-
900 cured. Buy No-To-B Bac from your
own druggist, who will guarantee a
cure. Booklet and sample mailed free
Ad. Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or
New York.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-11-10
The Lutes Trial.

In Common Pleas Court Charles Lutes
is being tried, charged with forging the
name of w. A. Taylor, and receiving
money ON the check at the First Natio-
nal Bank, this city. The offense as
alleged was committed in March last.
The trial began yesterday, and when
Court adjourned last night the attor-
neys were examining witnesses.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-11-10
st. Luke,s social.

The usual monthly social OF st.
Lukes Episcopal Church will be held
on Thursday evening of this week in
the church parlors. Supper at $3.50
O'Clock, Everybody invited.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-11-10
Cutler Real Estate Sold.

Or. E. II. Trickle, of Cutler, sold the
lot Monday on which his house recently
burned, to Mr.. John Landers, of the 7.
& o. c. Elk. railroad. We understand
Mr.. Landers will build upon his new
purchase.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-11-10
Announcement.

DIR. G. W. Eddy, Administrator of DR..
E. P. Eddy. deceased, has m ade arrange
ment with DR. e. l.. Griffin to look
after the patronage which may come to
the office Of the late Dr. Eddy. DIR.
Griffin had been employed for quite a
while by DIR. E. P, Eddy to assist in
his work.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-11-10

We are headquarters for the finest Cof-
fees In tolOn. Try our Red Ribbon
brand. 1t lUill please you. Creamery
butter, put up in pound prints, received
tlcice aUeek direct from creamery.
WHARF &c THOMAS,
1888 Putnam st. Up-tO-date GrOcers.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-11-10
Senatorial Vote.

Official returns have been received
from all the counties in the Ninth
Fourteenth Senatorial District except
Morgan, and the number of votes cast
for each candidate is as follows:
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-11-10

ewFOR SALE-A new room house on
Wooster St., $250O. new room house on
Maple St, $780, A good 4 room house in
Glendale, 5000. room house and lot 45xlsO
feet on seventh St., near Putnam $1,000 A
new room house with all modern improve.
m nts on Front st below Wooster, s25OO A
new room house $3.50 on good terms.
j. A. PLUMER & SON.
Mills Building, Corner Putnam and second
streets
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-11-10

CAscARETs stimulate liver, kidneys
gnd bowels. Never sicken, weaken nor
aripe.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-11-10

CHAS. R. BUCHANAN,
H. F. CURTIS
CURTIS & HUTCHMAN,
]. W. DYSLE & CO.,
PUTNAM STREET DRUG STORE,
A. ]. RICHARDS,
w. h. STYER.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-11-10

purchase.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-11-10

Mr.. J. A. Showers of the West Side
left Tuesday for Waverly, w. Va.
Inspection of Buell. w. R. c. by An
ma M. Thompson, of Bellaire, Ohio,
Wednesday Eve, Noy. 10th. All mem.
bers are requested to be present