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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-23

The current issue Of Harper's
Weekly merits the title OF an ar,
number. for there are four pages
alled with reproductions Of mural
paintings just executed by Edwin
II. Blashfield, Edward Simmons. G.
7: Turner and Will H. Low. They
are portions Of big scheme OF dec.
Grafton intended for the Astoria ho-
tel, New York City. The decoration
OF public buildings with paintings Is
she most truly democratic branch of
painting, and the one in which the
best artists Of ali times have done
their best work. 1t is culture and
progress, and our artists have al
ready achieved in it such signal sue
cess, that se~illustrations are OF
permanent value as records Of the
movement. The same number con.
tains letter from the Weekly's spec
ial correspondent from the Klondike,
dated Skaguay Bay. He gives thrill.
ing and convincing account of the
difficulties and dangers of the enter.
prise, which are fully corroborated
BY the pictures. reproduced from
his photographs. which accom- pau
the letter. Caspar Whitney, anoth.
er Of the Weekly's special correspon-
dents. who is making a sporting
pilgrimage around the world, sends
q full and very instructive review
OF sport Ia the Middle West. He
heads his paper. athletic Regenera-
ston in the Middle West" and after
q study Of the present collegiate
athletic situation in that part o; the
west OF which Chicago is the center
reaches the three following conclus
ions: ny Unreasonable betterment
OF athletic mo-s's; (O improvement,
- result VI faculty sur,i visinn; (3)
No general lowering Of pla, ING skill
In consequence of limiting tt- IS &c
amateurs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-23
TEE chainless bicycle is at last

TEE chainless bicycle is at last on
the market. The new machine
weighs about "a pounds, and the
construction Is very simple. There
Is q wheel with gear ON the inner
edge. driven by the pedals to which
il is attached in the same manner %
in the old high bicycle. The teeth
OF the wheel fit into the gear on the
end Of the rod. which, with its GOV.
ering, is similar to the lowe,
braces Of the frame OF any or.
binary chain wheel. The rod which
10 OF steel. aud every part o: the
wheel where there is likely 70 b.
friction. run on ball bearings. Al
the other end Of the rod another gear
fits teeth on the rear axle. The rev.
olution Of the pedals turns the big
wheel OF the gear, and that turns
the rod which runs to the real
wheel, the axle OF which it turns.
An easily adjusted casing Of nickelet
tubing holds the parts in place. Tn,
gearing is absolutely level and accur
ate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-23

There was another chapter en-.
acted in the history Of the Behrens
case at Davenport yesterday. Ow.
ing to the fact that Mrs. Hulda
Bsndt. daughter OF Mrs. Behrens.
will hardly 20 able. owing to he-
condition. to be present a. the trial
Monday. is was thought bes. to ia ke
q deposition of her testimony. She
snid she IVES familiar with her faith.
er's handwriting. having received
letters from him in the Gsrman lsp-
guage. The letter fou{d in the
clothing OF Claus Behrens. in which
be is claimed TO have said he com
mi:ted suicide. was shown her. She
said in her opinion it was her fathers
handwriting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-23
WRESTLING IL encouraged in no

WHIsTL,NG Is encouraged in some
OF the public schools OF Philadelphia
lin the Zane street school," says the
Record, where the board OF tduca.
ton has its Office. shrill notes from
the class rooms above float down up.
On the committees In the midst OF
their deliberations. The repertory
includes Yankee Doodle Star
Spangled Banner and Home. Swee,
Home Strange rs 10 may seem, the
girls after little practice, make bet.
ter whistlers than the boys. They
enjoy 1t immensely, aud when engag.
ed in these 'reoitations' twist their
little mouths into the sweetest Of
Fuckers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-23
ADJUSTMENTS.

Davis Uncle Toms Cabin" is the
attraction at Hsrper's theatre this
afternoon aud evening. The pro-
duction, as Is always the case
when the dramatiztion of the
famous historical novel is to be
seen, attracts 0 large audinenoe.
There are many people who rarely,
il ever. attend she play house unless
it be that ;''Uncle Toms Cabin" 10
being given taere.
|, II one were asked to name the
three greatest actresses living today.
the three who are recognized in
America and Europe. the namss Of
Dose, Bernhsrdt and Mod iesks
would readily occur TO him. They
represent different schools, it Is true,
but all possess that quality defiaed
as genius. Duse's methods arc the
so-calied natural. She is eubdued.
quiet, realistic. Bsrnhsrdi Is the
strical. passionate. tremendous, eng.
gests the whirlwind, and on superb
cisi observers, At least. makes the
most obvious impression. Mod
jeska may be said to represent what
40 Scss al cnCu VI tu0ee. Sno tears
no passions to tatters. but her acting
is, nevertheless. forceiui and con-
vincing. because 1t is marked BY deep
penetration Of the characters she as
says. and perfect comprehension Of
artistic requirements. The last
named OF these three will be in D,v-
export Tuesday evening at the Bur-
tia opera house. She will present
"Msobeth." aud 1t ia safe to promise
magnificent artistic performance.
There are very few women on the
Eoglish speaking stage today who
undertake to play LADY Macbeth"
and Modieska is beyond cavil the
greatest Of these. An excellent CON-
paDy will support her. Joseph Hs-
worth. her leading man. is an actor
OF rare powers and ripe expeSien ce.
and she rest OF tho company is made
up OF adequate performers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-23
An sI,-Wster Trip.

Charles Vein berger. y. Imhoff and
Allie Hol'zhammer are fitting ous q
crafs nt tee foot Of Fourth street for
river cruise. which they expect
will take them into tropical climes
before she chilly blasts OF winter are
upon Them. Ao~ever. there Is q
story going the rounds that the ad-
vsnturers are apt to wind up in the
far away wiids Of the Klcndike, and
that their craft will be expected TO
take them via an all water way, first
down the Mississippi. across the
gulf and down the coast around Caro-
Horn and eventually up tha Paciic
and thenro into the famous rivers ~
the Yukon country. OF course, she
Rock Islanders are prepared to take
their time about Ii Whatever their
destination.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-23
NIGHT FOR THE WOoDMEN
| ARj. O. ". Hawss Makes m address NJ the
| Industrial Fair.


Asj. Q. ". Havss Makes IN Address NJ the
Industrial Fair.
The Woodmen had their night at
the Industrial fair last night. The
attendance was large. A short ad-
dress was made by Maj. c. ". Halves,
head clerk OF the Woodmen order.
He congratulated The laboring peo-
pie on their industry and thrift and
paid high tribute to the success
which has thus far attended their
efforts in const ucting for themselves
q permanent home. The major a!so
spoke of the great organic stion which
he represented; Of the thousands OF
laboring people it had enrolled in its
ranks. and Of what good, and faith
fol members they proved TO bs-,hey
were an honor to any order.
An excellent program followed. II
consisted Of selections by Bleusr's
orchestra. and vocal solos by Mrs.
Mae Richards Casey, who sang .,since
Thou Art Mime" and J. A. Huot, OF
Davenport. who rendered "Anchor.
ed" sud The Storm King" The
Rimball house quartet, which Is corn.
posed Of William Fulton, Harry Eu-
man, William Bell and Eugene Green,
gave several selections.
Many expressions OF admiration
have been made Of the gnvels present.
ed to the Industrial Home association
to be voted on for she most popular
Woodmen camp and most popular la.
Dor organization res pectivsly. The
gavels were especially designed and
mounted byJ. samser. ard are high.
~ artistic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-23

THE Philadelpbia Record tells a
story Of nervy man who boldly
drove a wagon up to commission
merchants store and transferred 80
baskets OF peaches from the side
walk to his rattle-traP Of a vehicle,
after which he drove away without
paying for them. Meanwhile, the
commission man stood on the front
sidewalk and watched the operation.
thinking that tho fruit was icing de.
ltvered to . party to whom il had
been sold. Two DAYS Later the buck.
ster reformed with the so empty
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-23
WILLIAM J. BRYAN has given a sum

WILLIAM J. BRYAN has given a sum
OF money to Ewing college. Ewing,
ILL.,, in memory OF his mother. to
be known as the Mary Elizabeth
Bryan prize fund. Tho income is
to DO used annually during she com.
mencement week in cash prizes fol-
tho best essays on the science OF gov.
eminent. Full arrangements will be
made between Mr.. Bryan and the
trustees Of the collegs as speedily
as possible. His mother WAS 0 stu,
dent at Ewing college. She was
principal Of the young woinen's col
lege. and resigned on account Of i'll.
health.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-23
Joe'a Floating Party,

Joe Cantillon, who managed the
Dubuque ball team few months the
past season, and Messrs. Sharp, Sulli-
van, Dundon, Baer and Nonomacher,
other members OF that club. stopped
of In Rock Island awhile yesterday
on their way 10 Memphis in q house
boat. They have stock Of provis-
ions, several hunting dogs and fire
arms and fishing tackle. and are fixed
up 20 enjoy winters expedition on
the river.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-23

to the list OF the worlds most valua.
bile medicines is DR.. Bells Pine. Tar.
Honey. Harmless in its nature, ye,
almost infallible in its sction, it IL
undou btedly the most efIlcsciouE
means known today for curing
coughs. colds ard kindred diseases.
Good druggists sell is at 25 cents on
a guarantee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-23
A Syndicate 20 rurchsss K,oudise Claim.


Late advices from London confirm -umors that
have heretofore reached this side OF the Atlantic
that q financially powerful syudic.te IL IA pro.
cess Of formation in England, Frsnce and Ger.
many 10 buy all the paying elsims of miners in
the Klon like region. OF course this viii cad 70
q vaet amount Of speculative valuation. bu: there
10 . claim in the Kiondiks. - elsewhere. which
IL 10 impossible 10 underestimate, and that 1. the
claim OF Hostet'er's Stomach B'tters to the fore.
most place among American remedies for live,
complaint. The billions ard constipsted derive
prompt felisfffom this genial sl;e-.tive. vh:ca
remedies nauses, yellovnees o: tho sk.u and
eyeoalls. fur upoa the tongue. and unplesssn,
odor OF the bresth that ehsractsrfz, bslIousneee.
II also remedies and prevents ma,a i,l AID
Rheumatic alimsnis, kidney trouble, lsck Ct
stamina. dyspepsia a.d nervousnes,. Like al
standard remedies that have established them.
selves in Popular faro-. IT deserve. q fl. snl
persist. Mt trisl.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-23
Home From 81. Louls,

Messrs. J. W. Cavanaugh, Chris
Nsab and Valentine Mold have re-
turned from st. Louis, where they
attended the ns,ionsi convention OF
the Western Catholic Union. Next
years convention meets at Joliet.
Book Islands delegates made brave
fight for this city, and expect the
convention will be landed in another
yesr.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-23

The Boston Herald is authority
FOR the statement that the name Of
he democratic candidate for mayor
& New York Is pronounced as n IL
zero written Van Wike. not Van
Nix.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-23
Good

Blood il essential TO health. Every nook
and corner OF the system is reached
by the blood, and on its qualify tho
condition of every organ depends. Good
blood means strong nerves, good diges-
tion, robust health. Impure blood means
scrofula, dyspepsia, rheumatism, oatnrrh
or other diseases. The surest way to
have good blood Is to take Hoods
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-23

Many desperate cases OF kidney
di ,eaees pronounced incurable have
been cured By Foley's Kidney Cure.
Many physicians use IL. For sale by
T. Ii. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-23

. IL am an old soldier of the rebel.
lion. A year ago was in bed all
winter with chronic rheu N ,.ism.
Three doctors failed to give re re-
lief. Two bottles Of Burdock Blood
bitters put me on my feet. II IL
worth Its weight In gold" ". b.
Knapp. Litchfield. Hillsdals county,
Mich. For sale BY Marshall &
Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-23

IT has been q long lane In the
Voodmen proceedings, but We seem
- have gotten pretty safely around
ne turn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-23

MISS VICTORIA BLANCHARD. Of
'Iolyoke, Mass, Is the youngest
'aughter Of n revolutionary soldier.
Hiss Blanchard 10 &c years Old.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-23

COUNTING the Whiteside master
II chsncery ont. the Fulton people
0 not seem TO have much to stand
"a Ia court before any judge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-23

A PHILADELPHIA man named But
IN. who is the father Of six young
: nildren, always speaks Of them a.
the 6-button kids"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-23

Mr. GLADSTONE weighs only III
pounds Lord Salisbury turns the
s;ales at 252.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-23
To CuPs

To Care Ool1 in Ono Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quine 4 cts.
All druggists refund the mo-. IL it
fails to cure. Csc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-23

selH In the meantime the Vegetable Compound wi
for her IL tones up the nervous system inrigorntes
the BODY aud the blues vanish before is dark
fees from ;ic sunlight. You get Il nj any
reliable druggists.
Mrs Lo,is aoSC. Harris HILL Erie NY. Il
have been troubled with falling of the womb FOR
was advised take Lydia Z. inkhams Vegetable
ComroanG took thirteen bottles ard received great
benefit Wh.~ thc time Cor change 90 life came SUI
fercd great dga with faininess and palpitation Of
the heart. / got one bottle of the Vegetable Com
mound and one of Hood Purifier and WIS relieved
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-23

Away.

II You want 10 quit tobacco using
easily and forever, be made we'll,
strong. nagnstic, full Of new life and
vigcr, take No-To-Bac. the wonder.
worker that makes weak men strong.
Many gain ten pounds in ten days.
Over 400. 200 cured. Buy Nc.To-Bac
from your own druggist. who VIII
guarantee cure. Booklets and sam
Pies mailed free. Addres Sterling
Remedy company. Chicago or New
York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-23

THs Fulton people are iast begin
ming 10 realize thai there Is law in
Illinois.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-23

one al relieved again i thereby
To eriousr. sod comfortably"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-23

baskets and sold them to their own
er at i've cents apiece.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-23

Subscribe for TEE Asous
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-23
a Short, Sad BSDry.

A cold. Neglect. Pneumonia.
Grief. Had toley's Honey and Tsr
been used, this story would have
had hsppies ending. For sale by
7. 81. Thomas
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-23

regularly then write TO Mrs Pnkham at Lynn Mass giving all the
viii telling mother what do Tor
In will lie much
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-23

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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-24
S GINT Paul
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

DIT. Helen B. Nuzum has returned from a
visit to her old home in West Virginia.
The lawn festival held on the grounds of the
Assumption church by the ladies of the parish
will be continued tonight
No fair-minded dealer will try to convince
you against your will. If he cannot supply
the goods you call for he will not try to
make you buy a poor substitute.
Frank Wagner, employed by the Horne &
DAM company. was seriously injured late
yesterday by a large piece of iron falling on
his foot, fracturing a number OF bones. lie
was taken to ST. Joseph's hospital.
Tomorrow night, the return engagement of
the fayorite Giden-Neill company will COM
mence at the Metropolitan opera house, with
the first presentation in st. Paul Of e.
Haddon Chambers interesting drama of high
social life in England, and called The Idler.
The newly organized singing society,
Fran" is differed by: President, L. z.
Dahl; vice president, B. Smith, secretary B.
a. Porseth; treasurer. J. c. Dahlquist; song
committee Harold Soroas and Adolph Nor
Beng The society numbers sixteen good
voices.
The Peerless Manufacturing company, Min
neapois, capital stock $1,000, filed articles of
Incorporation with the secretary of state yes
terday Its object is to manufacture re-
cantly patented bread kneader, and the pro-
moters of the enterprise are T. J. Buxton,
hal and Lou Watson, Russell B. Griffin and
CHARLES VI. AmSden.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-24

building in the Second ward and a
new addition to the Ericsson school
in the First ward.
Mr.. Ailard said he would not vote
FOR new buildings on additions in the
First or Seconde wards unless the
Tenth and Eleventh wards was cared
for. Mr.. Sanborn Said he would not
vote for anything but the entire trans
fer or the $4,000 from the building APP
preparation to the maintenance fund.
MesSrS. Arosin and Thompson talked
for the First and Second wards build
1ngs and urged that something be done
to relieve the oYercrowded condition
of sthe. schools in theftWo wards. The
vote showed attic, Messrs. Thompson.
Arosln and Larsop,s voting for and
Messrs. Bell. Allard and Sanborn
against it, Mr.. johnson had left the
meeting and it was a question OF how
ne would vote on the proposition. MT.
AroSin said the First ward was all
aroused over the matter. Mr.. San
bern asked If Mr.. Arosin meant by
this that in case the addition to the
Ericsson schoolaMas not built the Wafd
would go Democratic next spring.
Mr.. Thompson moved that the sum
of 100000 be set apart for the use OF
the school board for the school year
by vote of to l, Messrs. Thompson,
Larsen, Allard, Sanborn and Arosin
voting for 1T and Mr.. Bell agaiSt 1T.
Ihe question then came on the man
ner in which the reduction of $27,26O in
the amount asked for in the budget
should be made. Aid. Allard suggest
ed that $3lO,O50 be allowed for teachers
salaries, and $S9, $50 for all other pur-
poses. The charter, Mr. Sanborn said,
provided that the total amount set
apart by the council should be divided
into three parts.
After a deal of figuring Mr.. Sanborn
moved that 100000 be appropriated to
pc expended as follows, not to exceed
$510,O50 for salaries Of teachers: .
NOT to exceed the sum of $43,350 for
salaries Of all other employees, and not
to exceed the sum of $46,65O for all
-other purposes 1t was claimed by
Mr.. Arosin that the ST, 31O reduction in
teachers salaries would not make
~mnch OF a. cut as it would be. only
aDout IS per month to each of the $40
teachers. In the salaries of other en-
ployes the committee thought $500
could be taken from the salary Of the
superintendent of school without i'm,
pairing the efficiency of the system.
AS TO the general expenses the COM
mlttee was of the opinion that $4,000
could be saved on the two items Of
fuel and supplies. The board had
asked Tor $4,000 for fuel and $11, 900
for supplies. 49,.
III Inc not, motion t2 recommend q the fig
ures offered by Mr.. Sanborn was car
ried, Messrs. Thompson, johnson. Lar
son, Aliard. SanboTm and Arosin voting
TOT IL and Mr.. Bill against. 1t is prob
aole that special meetings of both the
assembly and aldermen will be held
the next week to consider the report
OF the special committee.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-24
COMPANY NOT LIABLE.
Judge LOchren Says Consul Myers
Assumed His Own Risk.

After three trials in the United
States circuit court of the personal IN
iury suit Of Levi w. Meyers against
the Omaha railroad. the railroad com
pany has secured a verdict. BY ORDER
of the court, Judge LOChren presiding,
the jury returned a Verdlct Ior Ine
defendant yesterday afternoon. Inc
case has been on trial for ten days.
On the first trial, the jury disagreed:
the second trial resulted in a verdict
for SIS, 900 in favor of Mr.. Meyers, VINO
sued for $50 900, but the United States
circuit court of appeals ordered new
trial in consequence OF an error In the
charge of the trial court to the jury
In 1894 Mr. Myers was a passenger
on one of the defendants trains bound
for Chicago At a point in Wisconsin
the train was obstructed by a freight
wreck, and the passengers were trans
ferred around the wreck to point
farther east, where they were to take
another train and continue the jour
ney In the debris of the wreck was a
burning oil tank which the passengers
viewed from a distance. Mr.. Myers,
according to the testimony, stood at a
point other than that designated by the
train hands for the passengers to oc-
cupy. The burning oil tank exploded
and Mr.. Meyers was so badly burned
as to dlsfgure his face, cause the loss
OF one GdT anu W SllIlNGl Tire ulSSIS
on both hands.
The testimony was all in Thursday
afternoon. and counsel spent yester-
day forenoon arguing the motion of
the defense that the court direct the
jury to return verdict for the de-
PENDANT. In granting the motion
Judge Lochren said in part:
The question is whether the plain
tiffs injury was the result of the neg
ligence of the railroad company with
out negligence on his part. The rules
as to care in respect to moving trains
have no application here because the
plaintiff was not on board the train,
but was in an open field, pending his
transfer to the other train, and the
danger from the burning tank. was as
obvious to him as to the railroad COM
many" In conclusion Judge LochreR
said:
1.-The railroad company assumed to
conduct the passengers around the ap-
parent danger to a place which its en-
plcyes represented as safe. The gaps
at the east end represented the ex-
IRENE limit toward the burning tank
where, in its care of the passengers, it
placed them. Had they been Injured
there, they might have claimed, with
some show of reason, negligence on the
part of the railroad company in not
conducting them to a safer place. But
ii a passenger voluntarily and with
out cause, left the place so designated
by the railroad company for him to
remain, he thereby abandoned the care
and protection Of that company and
assumed as he might the risk of pro-
tecting himself. He cannot be heard
to say that he was near the place the