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Rock Island Argus., 1897-09-16
Better Known In England.

1t is said that the late Daniel Green.
leaf Thompson of this city had his
books published in England not from
any lack Of patriotism, but because the
serious works that he produced found a
much better market in England. Like
General Walker, he was much better
known as an author in England than he
was in his own country. He belonged
to the individualist school, and it is
perhaps curious fact that while
Americans are instinctively as individ-
ualistio as any people in the world,
their controversial literature affords
few good examples Of the expfeasion of
individualistic social or economic theo-
fies. boston Transcript.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-09-16
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposale will be received as the city
elerh's ONCE, Rock Island. until Monday, Ott
T. 1877. at O'Clock p m for constructing the
improvements ordered By an ordinance en-
titled as followe:
IAN ordinance for the improvement Of Fin,
avenue in the city Of Rock island, state Of Illi-
nos. from the east line Of xteenth strees TO the
west line Of TwentiOth street"
And for fufnis ing al the materials and doing
the Wors according to plans and specification
on Ole st the city clerks ufi.e.
Blank bids viii be furnished on application.
kach bid Dust be accompani,d with certified
check In the cum Of i've hundred (e5o0) eolisFs
On some Rock Island hank, payable 70 the order
Of the mayor Of esid city. which eha1 become
forfeited 70 satd cits in eaee the bidder shal fail
TO enter into cnntrsct. within ten lo) days afsei
the awarding Of said contract. With approved
sureties 70 execute the work for the psice men
toned in his bid snd according % tae piAne and
specifications In The event tAas the cootroct ohal
be awarded to him.
Con'rsctors are required to furnish esmples ol
brick with which work 10 to b done. Bhea uset
in the cork must correspond with the aamplss d
quality sna style.
Rock Island, IL, Sept. 10, ie0.
4. D. HrIsus, C4ty Cssh,
Rock Island Argus., 1897-09-16
PrNsoN COMMISSIONER EVANS il

PHNNON COMMISSIONER EVANS is
said to be much annoyed at the In
reference OF Secretary Bliss and
Senator Hanna with the affairs OF his
ONCE. Or course Mr.. Bliss 10 the
commissioners superior officer. but
Mr.. Hanna seems to be working the
patronage through Mr.. Bliss. 1t is
strongly limited that MIR. Evans will
60 to President Mckinley, when he
gets settled in the White Houso
sgain. and make complaint as to the
manner in which he 10 overridden in
the distribution Of patronage; and that
II there is not q radical change in
The conduct Of affairs he will resign.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-09-16

WHILE tirst-class railway fares are
nominally higher in Germany than
In the United States. they are not 81
In fact. The government-owned
roads are . prolific source Of Ser
man revenue. The rates are made
90 high as to insure large earnings
In excess Of expenditures. and the
money thus obtained is pat into the
public treasury for the support OF
thr monarchial aud military systems.
Fully one-half Of what is paid for
railway tickets In Germany is = tax,
and were the indirect tax abolished,
German fares would be lower than in
the United States.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-09-16
orator O'EourlD's KscA

Jim O'Rourke, the tamous orator,
when in the League as Il member OF the
New York baseball team never had the
reputation of being :: kicker, but upon
one. occasion he " ade a protest that
will always W remembered by players
who were OIL the tam with l:im. In a
game which was unpired by Phil Pow.
ers Jim hit ball over the fence. It
was foul by about foot, but Jeems,
thinking ii was home run, began to
tear around the bases like runaway
horse. When he reached the plate in
breathless state, yet wearing look Of
triunHh cn his classic countenance,
O'Rourke learned to his diseomfit -
that the umpire had called the ball q
foHE
"Why, Philly," exclaimed Jim in
the mildest Of tones, '1that wasn't .
| fouE"
Eyes, Jimmy, I'm scrry to say it
was," said Powers, with assurance.
"Why, Phil remarked Jim rather
seriously, "it was five feet fair"
"Oh, no, it wasn't, Jim. 1t was q
dead FOUL explained the umpire.
"Why, MI Powers!" protested the
orator, growing slightly warm under
| the collar, Il am Conversant with the
conglomeratien cf facts in this case,
and as my optical eyesight is of extreme
excellence Fam positive of your misin-
| formation.
This was staegerer for Powers, but
he struggled gaEely with this reply:
s"Mr. O'Rourke. you're not entitled
to home run: You must bat over
again.
"See here, Powers" CALCULATED the
now thoroughly excited player, "11l
net allow you to rob me in this matter. "
"See here, O'Eourke," retorted Pow
ers, eff you give me any more talk I'll
have to fine you" Then ORourke
found solace in burst of eloquence
which sounded something like this:
Why you miserable, groveling,
sycophantic, phospho-escent, unconsti.
tutional viper, I've half mind to ex'
communicate, extradite, separate, eluci.
date, prevaricate and eject you from
this beautiful bali ground and this &c.
centric National league"
Powers vas by this time tempted tt
reverse his decision, but O'Rourke, whe
was too quick for him, went out on q
fly ball.-New York Sun.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-09-16
Chancery Notice.

STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Rock ISLAND COUNTY.
In the circuit court at the September term, A.
D.. 1897.
Bill to dissolve partnership and for Injunction
solomon e. Carmichael, complainant. vs. Charlie
Z. Everett. William j. Holt, Daniel 3. sulli
van and l. N. Meceker, cefendante.
To the above named non IN sdent defendants
Charles E. Everett. lillian ]. Holt, Daniel 3 .
Sullivan and /. n. Medexer:
Amdavit Of your nonresidence having beer
hled In the ONCE Of the c'erk Of ead circuit court
notice is hereby given II you and each Of you
tn At the above named complainant has fled in
said court bis bill Of cor plaint against you on
the chancery side o. ead court that o summons
In chancery has been iesued in the eaid cause
against you retnrnable to the next term Of said
court to be begun and holden at the court house
in the city OF Rock Island. in said county on the
third Monday OF septembe Der, A. D., 1897, at which
time and lace you viii appear and plead. an.
ewer or demur TO said complaint II you see dt.
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois. this 18th day d
August, A. D., 1897
GEORGE ". GApBLR, Clerk
SWEENEY WALKER, Complainant's Solicitors
Rock Island Argus., 1897-09-16

practical hints aud new ideas for
Furnishing her own. The houses
photographed by the Journal sre
those occupied BY persons Of
moderate income. Their interior
arrangements show what perfect
taste can accomplish with little
money and the touch Of q wCman's
deft fiogers. Homes in every state
in the union-from Msine to Cali
fornia-were photographed for the
Journals unique aua useful series.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-09-16
STANDARD TIME.

The -Four Sections Into Which thu CouA.
Try Il Divided.
PriRarity, for the con venience Of the
railroads, q standard Of time was estab-
lished by mutual agreem snt in 1883. by
which trains are run and LEGAL time reg
ulated. According to tt is system. the
United States, extending from 65 to 125
degrees west longitude, is divided into
four time sections, each Of Is degrees Of
longitude, e1actly equiv alent to one
hour. The first (eastern) section in
cludes all territory between the Atlantic
coast and an irregular line drawn from
D. troit to Charleston, the latter be-
ing its most southern point. Fhe Sec
ond (central) section includes all the
territo.y between the last named line
and an irregular line from Bismarck to
the mouth of the Rio Gram de.
The third (mountain) sec tion includes
all territory between the last named
line and nearly the western borders Of
Idaho, Utah and Arizona. The fourth
(Pacific) section covers the rest OF the
country to the Paci fic coast Standard
time is uniform ins ide each Of these sec
tions, and the time of each section diff
fers from that next tO it by exactly one
hour Thus at 12 noon in New York
city (eas.ern time) the time at Chicago
Central time) is II a. H.; at Denver
tmoantain time), 10 a. m-, and at San
Francisco (Pnciic time), 9 O'Clock a. m.
Standard tune is Is minutes slower
at Boston than true local time, min
utes slower at New York, minutes
faster at Washington, l9 minutes faster
at Charleston, 2S minutes slower at De.
trcit, Is minutes faster at Kansas City,
10 minutes slower at Chicago, l minute
faster at st. Louis, 2S minutes faster al
Salt Lake City. and 10 minutes faster al
Sam Francisco. Atlanta Constitution.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-09-16
Electric Blfters.

Electric Bitters is medicine suit
ed for any season, but perhaps more
generally when the languid ex-
hausted feeling prevails. when the
liver is torpid aud sluggish and the
need OF tonic and Alternative is felt.
A prompt use Of this medicine has
often averted long and perhaps fatal
bilious fevers. No medicine will act
more surely In counteracting and
freeing the system from the malarial
poison. Headache. indigestion, con-
stipation. dizziness yield to ELECTRIC
Bitters. SOC and 81 per bottle at
Hartz & Ulleme-"r's drug store.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-09-16

SONNET.

By chains no rust Of time can wear away.
That with their iron and persistent sway
Serve purposes undreamed Of to fulfill
And wake up echoes Of the good and i'll
In mournful cadence or q rhythm gAy.
Outlines what fateful sequences are they
Which follow trifing acts Of sudden will,
Small streams grow broader as they onward
wind
To reach at last the ever rolling ses-
HaRk back through memory's labyrinth and
We find
Small accidents-if accidents there be-
Had power our future years to free or bind
And be the factors Of our destiny!
Camilla Grassland in Chambers Journal
Rock Island Argus., 1897-09-16
Litssary.

Tho interiors Of / 900 OF the most
attractive homes in the United States
have been photographed by the
Ladies' Home Journal. One hundred
Of the best Of these pictures will be
reprod uced in that magazine. The
first article OF the Inside
Of . Hundred Homes"-will appear
in the October Journal. Bed cham
bers, reception and dining rooms.
bath rooms, halls and apartments OF
every kind will be pictured just as
they are in daily use. Every woman
10 Interested in taking a peep into
the most attractive homes in the
land, to see how they are iurnished d
and arranged. She wants to ge,
Rock Island Argus., 1897-09-16
Publication Notice.
STATE OF ILLINOIS. }w.

Ia the circuit court, {, the Semptember term
A. U. 1897. Distress for rent
Margaret B Kelierstrase vs.. c, T. Everett and
8 C. Carmichael,
Public notice 10 hereby given 10 the said g. z.
Everett and !. C.. Carmichael that Mrs Margaret
B. kellarsfrsss. l.ndlo.o, has issued q distress
warrant on the 18th cay Of august, A. d. 1897
against the estate Of the ta,d c. e Everett and
the said s. c carmichael for the sum Of two
hundred and si1ty-three aud two huudsedths dol.
lars (s2o3G2). directed to the sheriff Of said Rock
leland county. which eaid distress warrant has
been returned executed.
Now, Therefore, unless you, the said c Z. Ev
ere't and the ttAd b. c. Carmichael, ehall Ger
sonally be and appear before the said circuit
court OF the county Of Rock Island on the npeI
DAY Of the next term thereof. 70 be holden st the
court house in the city Of Rock Island, In said
county, on the a0th day Of September. A. d
1ss!, give epecial bail and plead 70 the said
pleintine action. judgmen. will be enteret
aeainet each Of you in favor Of the paid Mrs Nsr
gafet B. K-llerstrsss and 20 much Of said prop
erty deetrained as may be sufficient TO satisf,
said judgment and cnsts, win be cold 70 safief,
the same. GEORGE W. GAxlLI. Cie.k
Dated Aug. %. A d. 1897.
Haas Buro.D. Attorneys for Plaintiff
Rock Island Argus., 1897-09-16
DIshORNING CATTLE.


he Opefat1oa and Its After E6eets PrO.
ductive of Extreme Torture.
Professor Mccall, for many years
principal Of the Glasgow Veterinary
college. speaking of the practice Of dis
horning cattle, said: II have heard the
evidence Of Professor VALLEY, and I
agree with him that the operation il
one Of extreme torture at the time and
afterward. There must be more or less
pain until the wound is entirely healed.
Under the most favorable circumstances
1t must be painful for ten days The
operation does not benefit the animal in
the least nor the flesh as food. But il
the animal is vicious consider it sufIi-
cient to remove the tips of the horns. I
have known Of an animal from which
the tips Cf the horns had been removed
to take to butting again, but very rare
ly. Even tnen he did not do much
damage"
George Andrew Leper, fellow Of the
Royal College Of Veterinary Surgeons.
said: II consider the practice Of dis
horning cruel because it causes fearful
pain and is absolutely unnecessary. I
have heard the previous evidence and
agree with it''
Professor William Pritchard of the
Royal College Of Veterinary Surgeons,
London, and for 90 years professor at
the Royal Veterinary college, Camden
Town, had heard the previous evidence
and agreed that the operation tortures
the animal and is unnecessary.
Professor Cox. Fellow of the Royal
College Of Veterinary Surgeons and for
some time its president. said, I'm my
opinion dishorning is extremely cruel
and quite unnecessary"
Professor J. Mcqueen, for ten years
professor at the Glasgow College Of
Veterinary Surgeons and afterward a,
the Royal Veterinary college, Camden
Town, said: THE operation il not
necessary, and, if performed at all,
should be done Oh the animal before i,
is or months old. That prevents the
horns growing, and the operation il
comparatively painless. ''-Our Animal
Friends.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-09-16
Administrator's Notice,
Estate Of william LafIer,y, deceased.

Estate Of William Lafferty, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed I'd
ministratiix OF the estate OF William Laf
Z, rty, late Of the county Of RosA Island
state Of Illinois, deceased, hereby givse notice
hat she viii appear before the county eour,
Of Rock Island county, at the once Of the eisrh
Of said court, in the city Of Rock Island. st the
October term, on the nrst Monday IN Oct beI
oext, al which time all persone having olaims
against said Oetate are notified and reonosted U
attend, for the purpose Of having the eans "a.
jueted.
All persore indebted b ssid esssse are No.
queeled 70 make imnediase payment % the IN
q dersiened.
Dated thia Goth dav Of August. A. d. is1
ELIZABETH LAYYIRTr, Administrator
Rock Island Argus., 1897-09-16
Chronic Rheunatism Cured.

DR.. H. B. Hestinger, Indianapolis,
lad says: "Por several months after
spraising my ankle I was severely
afflicted with rheumatism. l finally
tried Dstchon's Mystic Cure for
rheumatism, and in four days could
walk without my cane; two bottles
cured me sound and well. Sold by
Otto Grotjan. druggist, 1901 Second
avenue. Rock Island, Gust Schlegel
4 Son, 22O West Second street. Dav-
enport.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-09-16
Plseei R,leSt Piaeo,

DR.. Williams Indian Pile Ointment
will cure blind, bleeding, liberated
aud itching piles. 1t absorbs the
tumors. allays the itching n once.
acts as a poultice, giving instant re.
liof. DR.. Williams Indian Pile Oint.
ment Is prepared only for piles
and itching Of the private parts, and
nothing else. Every box 10 gussan.
teed. Sold BY druggists or sent by
mail for 30 cents and d per box.
WILLIAMs M's'o. Co., Props. Cleve.
land. Ohio. For sale BY all drug.
Rfnt6.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-09-16
LE0aL
Notice of Final settlement.
Estate Of Ksiherine Kir.ch. deceased

Public notice 10 hereby given that the urdsr.
tgned, Conrad G. Kirsch, executor Q,
the last will ana estamsnt Of Ksthesi..
Kirsch, deceased. will attend before III,
county court Of Rock Island county, at the cour
hou.e in Rock leland. on The 1Ssh day Of Septem
Der 1877 next. for the purpose OF making dna
settlement of said e-tate. at which time anc
place he will ask for an order Of disfribution an
will also ssk to be discharged. All perpupe in
terested are notified to attend
Rock Island, ILL.,. Aug %. 1877.
CoNRAD c. KrReca, Executor
Rock Island Argus., 1897-09-16
DOM Tobacco spis ana snoks Your Life
Away.

II you want to quit tobacco using
easily and forever, be made we'll,
strong. magnetic, full Of new life and
vigor, take No-To-Bsc. the wonder
worker that makes weak men strong.
Many gain ten pounds in ten days.
Over 100000 cured. Buy No-To-Bac
from your own druggist, who will
guarantee cure. Booklets and SAM
pies mailed free. Addres Sterling
Remedy company. Chicago OK New
York.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-09-16

THR total lergth II the world Q
telegraph system has now reached
4.908.921 miles, exclusive Of 1sO,44O
miles OF submarine cables. Oi this,
Europe has 1,764,790 miles, Asia
S10,6s5. Africa 99.4l9 miles, Aus.
tralia 2l7,479 miles and America 2.
sic 648 miles.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-09-16

THERE is some possibility that ex-
Queen Liliuokalani may make her
future home in California. She has
found the climate Of that state sslu-
brious. At anv rate she has found
the climate Of Washington City. po.
litical and otherwise. to be far from
alubrious.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-09-16

THE anthracite coal mines at Haz.
elton, Pa. are owned by one Of the
trusts that contributed to the cor.
ruption fund used last year to fursh-
er the ambition OF an Ohio mine
owner who pays starvation wages.
The men asked for bread and were
given bullets,
Rock Island Argus., 1897-09-16

One to five applications Of Dosn's
oitment will cure the worst case Of
itching piles there ever Was. Can
you afford to suffer tortures when q
simple, uever-fsiling remedy is at
hand? 1t never fails. For sale BY
Marshall & Fisher.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-09-16

DURING the year ending July 1.
1897. America exported $1,000 600
worth OF bicycles. as against 81. OOO..
0eO for the previous year. The world
that would a-wheeling go is looking
to American manufacturers for the
means.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-09-16

The king Of Italy adds q string Of
pearls to his wife's necklace as reg
ulsrly rs her birthday comes around.
The gift is q costly one, but 1t must
be . painful reminder to her ma.
iesty.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-09-16

Henderson remarks that if some pec-
pie knew how little they know they
would know a blamed sight more than
they do know.-Boston Transcript.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-09-16
DO Not Ne lmpossd On.

Always insist on getting Folsy's
Honey aad Tar. as it is positively
absolutely and unqualifiedly the best
cough medicine. Accept no substi-
tuts. For sale BY L. H. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-09-16
He Was Q Bird.

Aid charging furiously up)-Gen-
eral, the enemy has captured cur left
wing. What shall we do?
The Commander-Fly with the other.
|-Philadelphi Inquirer.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-09-16

A monk named Rivalto, in q sermon
preached at Florence in 1905, said that
epectacles were first used in the year
1855.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-09-16

There is so much sympathy in this
country that very often the under dog
becomes q dangerous, impudent cur
Atchison Globe
Rock Island Argus., 1897-09-16

GALEsBURG now has o business
mems social and progressive organ
izstion. How about the projected
Rock Island club?
Rock Island Argus., 1897-09-16

Willie-Paps, is the congregation the
people who sit in church?
1T used to be, my son, but now it's
an audience. Brooklyn Life.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-09-16

The best teacher Of duties that still
lie dim to rs is the practice of those we
see and have at hand. Cszly- =
Rock Island Argus., 1897-09-16

TIE Unions screed. apropos Of sen.
atorial candidate this morning. is in.
deed Psyneful.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-09-16

They that will not be counseled can.
not be helped. Franklin.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-09-16

We give advice, but We cannot give
the wisdom to profit by it.-La Roche
foucauld.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-09-16

II the Union keeps on it will cause
the good sister to actually blush.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04
NORFOLK'S CONSPIRACY.
syysxTroyxL DETELOPMESTs IN
EVIDENCE or THE PRISONERS.
Three Prominent Marriages at an Early
Dsy--The Anti-Fusionis's 10 Con
test Tussday's Election.

<oRrOr.K VA. Nov. 3-Special--Ihe
Observation-Disclosures conspiracy case was
f,,u ~ sensations to-day. Standing room
was AT a premium in the COURTROOM,
and AZ times the audience applauded ana
made 80 much noise that Judge Hancke
Threatened to clear the room smith,
ono % the prisoners charged Win con-
snirinr TO defile Lillian Cannon. the cniid
wife Of Joseph Cannon. another OF the
prisoners. in order to secure evidence ior
him for a divorce. having tarneo STATE
evidence and given the plot away tended
10 increase the interest IN TINS Whoie sec
ton.
I'm 10 to-day the defense had not intl-
mated who they would put on the stand
and when GUY Hall. the young athlete.
one OF the prisoners, was told 20 take the
stand II created a sensation. no more 80.
however. than did his testimony and rigid
ana sarcas site cross-examinatiOn or Law
yer Thorn. OF counsel Tor the prosecution.
xrbo roasted the Don Juan" as he called
him, over a slow fire.
THE HUSBAND INDIFFERENT
HAN told OF his part in the plot-how
he had been employed by Cannon and
now the whole thing had been nipped in
the bud. Cannon. the husband OF the
girl. who was 10 have been the victim.
was also placed on the stand and stood
the cross FIRE OF Mr.. Thorn with indiffer-
ence. The evidence in the case closed to-
night and argument will be heard Sat
urday.
II will be remembered that Justice Tom
linson gave the trio three months in jail
each and fined them 800. They noted an
appeal to the court they are being trled
in now and Il is the opinion that judge
Hanckel will sustain the lower court
decision. In event OF a conviction the
defendants will carry the case TO the Su-
preme Court OF Appeals.
THREE MARRIAGES.
Three marriages will shortly take place
in which prominent Norfolk people are
concerned. Miss Hattie Lenora Oneili 70
Mr.. Abbott Morris Of Omaha. at norfolk.
Ktcnard Il. TAYLOR. OF Norfolk. TO Miss
Grace Eyre. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Severn Eyre. OF Baltimore. at Grace
church that city November 18th. Mr..
John Fletcher Egerton. Of Baltimore. 10
Miss Sue YeatmaD. at Norfolk, same day.
TO PROSECUTE.
II fs reported that the anti-Fusionists
will cali a meeting of the property holders
OF Norfolk county 10 raise money 70 en-
ploy counsel and an expert book-keepcr
10 have an investigation Of the books Of
the county treasurer and county supervis-
ors. with a view 10 prosecuting any coun-
" officer who may be found Crooked.
II the officers refuse 10 surrender their
books for examination. a suit VIII be
irought 20 get al them.
The United States grand jury met to-
cay and indicted John Erickson Of the
Hampton Soldiers Home. for felonious
assault some months ago on a fellow in
mate.
TO CONTEST.
The anti-Fusionists Of Norfolk county
VIII contest the legislative election OF
yesterday before the Legislature.
oscar McCIanan to-day entered suit vs..
W. c. Lowry for $4,000 for alternating his
wlfes affections.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04
He Thinks It's BIZ, an Again.

WINSTON. y c.. Nov. Especial
Chairman Manly OF the State Democratic
ex-Committee to-day received telegram
from a New York paper asking What
he though was the chief cause OF the
splendid Democratic gains throughout
the country in Tuesdays election, and II
IL means Bryan again In 1902
Mr.. Manly replied as follows: The
chief cause which brought about the
Democratic triumph OF Tuesday is full
er understanding which the people have
OF the Chicago platform Of 1886. and all
that IT means for the preservation OF IN
dividual rights and for a return 10 ma
tional prosperity was for the reason that
a freer and unpurchased expression OF
the peoples will was had on last Tuesday
and that Republican promises are false,
and end only in the promise.
Bryan Is the embodiment Of the lead
ing features OF Democratic faith and
their constant unyielding champion. II
he lives. and Is In health he will be
nominated BY the Democratic party for
President I'm 800.