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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-17
CITY CHAT.

AVA. N N. IOE u6tS.
Knox hats. NJ. & X.
Hynes sells loaded shells.
Buy home Of Reidy Bros.
Dressed chickens at Longs.
Lees Little Gem 10 the best broom.
Smoke the Improved Dolly cigar.
Chickens dressed to order at Hor-
toms.
Full weight underwear. Sommers &
La Velle.
Plenty Of choice Michigan peaches
at Longs.
Way down prices on water sets at
Eckhart's.
Kaox hats and 8. & G. shoes at NJ.
& KS. only.
Hon. f. W. Hurst is in Clinton on
legal business.
Men. try Adams IS. so shoe. Eight
different styles.
New shapes In linen collars. Som.
mers Il La Velle.
Fresh bread, three loaves for 10
cents, at Beecher's.
Beecher has plenty OF fresh eggs
to sell at 12i cents a dozen.
Ten-inch jardiniers only IS cents.
Assorted colors at Eckhart's.
Spring chickens, spring ducks and
celery, at II. Tremsnn's Sons.
You can supply your wants for
fruit jars at Young & McCombs'.
The Dunlap surpasses all others
Call and see il. Stewart, the halter.
Spring chickens. spring ducks.
and celery. at II. Tremann's Sons.
You can buy -four cheaper at
Beecher's than any other store in the
city.
The largest variety OF fall style
hats to select from at Stewards, the
halter.
A we'll attended and successful so.
cial was given last evening at Triuity
rectory.
Francis Lasher has gone to Chi.
cago to receive surgical treat ment in
a hospital.
Green, tan and enamel shoes. the
new fall styles for gentlemen. now
In. NJ. & X.
Those green and tan box calf shoes,
calf lined. extension soles. cost but
- at NJ. & KS.
We sell you becoming hat to Fl,
the purse as well as the head. Stew
art, the halter.
Another 800 pairs of those cele-
brated $3.50 mems shoes just re-
ceived. M. & X.
Congressman Prince has recon-
mended +. j. Whiteside for post
master at Joslin.
All that is new, swell and perfec
tion you will find In the new ha,
stock at NJ. & KS.
How is your husbands hat? Need!
new one. does he? All shapes al
Sommers Il La Velle's.
We are showing some mighty goot
bargains in children's suits At $l.50
$1.95 to $2.95. NJ. & X.
Thomas van Hecke will serve OK
tail soup tomorrow night at Fourth
street and Fourth avenue.
Opening sale Of the Economy
stock will commence Tuesday at
q. m. Young & McCombs.
The Chicago Unions, the champion
colored ball team Of the country
plays at Orion next Tuesday.
Cowden & Holmes have private
money to loan at once, 81. 900 and up
ward. Room 2, Buford block.
Seasonsble underwear, clothing
hats and shoes, the correct styles
prices are right, too. NJ. 4 X.
William M. Johnston, the Rocl
Island engineer. left this morning
for a short visit at Blue Island.
Buy Economy dollars for 50; cent
fale to commence Tuesday mornin
at 9 a. IN. Young & McCombs.
You can have your trousers Gu
and fitted in any style you may wan
them when you buy at NJ. 4 KS.
For rubber tired traps and buggie
order OF Cralle & Co. Carriages Wit
careful drivers At moderate rates.
Judge Frank ID. Ramsay has cor
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-11
BENWOOD NOTES.

The oppressive weather OF the last
few days has told effectively on the
workmen in the mills hereabouts, al
though no prostrations have as yet
been reported
Sam Nuns was out yesterday after
a two weeks siege of lung fever.
Mrs. Helms and Mrs. Osborne, of
Cameron, are visiting relatives here.
Groceryman VIM. Leach has return
ed from a successful hunting expedi-
ton through the wilds of Belmont
county, Ohio.
Miss Julia Barrett has returned from
few days visit at Pittsburg.
Miss Emma Taylor spent yesterday
with Wheeling friends.
George Burkess went to Cincinnati
yesterday to accept a position as guard
of the workhouse there.
Misses Emma Herdman and Francis
Miller, of New Concord, Ohio, are Wis
iting Miss Mary Dixon.
The friends of Mrs. Emma Quigley
gave a surprise party in honor of the
9th anniversary of her birth Thurs
day evening. The evening was pleas
antly spent in various social diver
sions. About midnight the guests de-
parted, wishing their hostess many
more years of health and happiness.
P. Harrington is having the interior
of his restaurant Itfurnished and re-
painted.
Officer Geary was among the many
persons of this place who took in the
State Fair yesterday.
Barnett Adamson and son and James
List, of New Matamoras, are the guests
of P. Harrington.
Quite number of Benwood girls are
taking advantage Of the opportunity
of having their fortunes read by real
live gypsies. During the evening they
can be seen clandestinely making their
way toward the mouth of Boggs' run,
where the camp is located.
Silver Wave Castle, No. II, A. O. X.
of M. c., will give an oyster supper at
Whiteman's grove this evening.
VIM. Sauers, an aged and respected
citizen, died yesterday at his home in
the lower part of the city.
Philip Reed, who spent his vacation
with his uncle, the Rev. H. P. Nc
Menamin, rector Of st. Johns Church,
has returned to Baltimore to resume
his studies for the priesthood.
Harvest Home services will be con-
Quoted tomorrow at st. Matthew
German Lutheran Church.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-11

Descendants of James Alexander. ST., Cele-
: brate His Settlement In Belmont County
Ono Hundred Years Ago.

Descendants OF james Alexander. ST.. Cele-
: brate His Settlement In Belmont County
Ono Hundred Years Ago.
A notable event took place on Thurs
day on Scotch Ridge, three miles BACK
Of Martins Ferry, in Belmont county.
Ohio. 1t was a reunion OF the decend-
ants of James Alexander, who came to
America from Scotland, settled in York
county, Pa, and then removed to
Scotch Ridge in Belmont county, Ohio,
one hundred years ago. He was the
father of twelve children, but their
descendants are SO widely scattered
that only five branches Of the family
were represented at this centennial re-
union.
The descendants of his son James
Alexander were represented by Hon.
Ross J. Alexander, of Bridgeport; w.
w. Alexander, of Akron; DR.. Robert
j. Alexander, Mrs. Louisa Thompson
and Mrs. Judge Kelly, of st. Clairsvile,
James A. Gray and the brennan fam
lily, of Martins Ferry; the McCune
family Of Scotch Ridge.
The descendants of Agnes, who mar
fied William Pickens, were represent
ed by the families of William, Hugh
and Samuel Pickens, of Scotch Ridge.
John Alexanders descendants were
represented by John Alexander and
Mrs. Potter Jordan and family, Of
Scotch Ridge, and Mrs. Rev. Alexan-
der, of Wheeling.
Among Robert Alexander's descend
ants were Rev. DR.. Alexander, of ST.
Clairsville; ]. A. Gallaher, Esq, Frank
Alexander, Elmer Tarbet, the Nc
Gregors, Andersons and Neffs, of Bell
aire; Silas G. Alexander, of Clay City,
Ills; Mrs. ]. M. Ramsey, of Wheeling.
Jennette Alexander, who married Jo-
seph Moore, was represented by the
Moore family, Of Scotch Ridge. The
Oldest living descendant is James Alex
ander Gray, of Martins Ferry, great
grandson of James Alexander Sr.
Hon. Ross J. Alexander presided at
the meeting and addresses We're made
by him, by the Rev. DIR. Alexander, by
l.. J. G. and E. ]. A. Drennen, and by
]. A. Gallaher, and an original poem
was recited by Miss Clara Alexander,
of st. Clairsville. About two hundred
and fifty were present
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-11
Every Rose Ham is guaranteed.
CHEAP MACKINAC EXCURsIO

CHEAP MACKINAC EXCURSION.
On Tuesday, September 14th, the
Cleveland, Lorain and Wheeling Rail-
way will run personally-conducted
excursion to Mackinac, in charge of
their Travelling Passenger Agent. This
will be a frst-class excursion in every
particular. 1t will be the most beau
tiful time of year to be there and the
fall fishing fine. The rate for the
round trip will be only seven dollars.
and tickets good for ten days. For
full particulars apply to c., L. & w.
agents or 0. R. Wood, Travelling Pas
senger Agent, Mcclure House block,
Wheeling, W. Va.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-11
LADIES' WRAPPERS.

A new number added to our stock
tor Saturday, made of good FouIard
Prints, in black, black and Simpsons
grey. extra wide skirts, fitted Iinino
and finished seams, a $1.39 value.
Saturday at 98c.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-11
TOILET ARTICLES.

TOILET ARTICLES.
Special Saturday attractions in our
Toilet Department:
Best English Bristol, solid back,
Hand Brushes, regular price 40c.
Saturdays price 25c.
keep Clean" Hair Brushes, bris-
ties set in aluminium, regular 75C
value, Saturdays price SOC.
ProphyIactic Tooth Brushes, regu-
lar price 40c. Saturdays price 29c.
4Oc special Cloth Brushes Satur-
day at 25c.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-11
mbrelim9 Re9ister
SUNDAY AT WHEELING PARK

Tomorrow the Opera House Band has spec
ial music prog ia m me. co IN IN encing at 2 80,
and the Park, with it's new Lake Bicycle
Excursion Boat. magnificent Casino and
many natural attractions. has gained for it
the reputation AS the pride of the Ohio
Valley.
served
w. g. f. G, r. II. will make hourly trips.
Round trip including a admission, 25c.
Special arrangements for Picnics, Balls
and itanqucts, consult Col. A. Rolf, 33 riff
teenth street. and for Tenpin parties Park
telephone 647-4
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-11
GENTS WEAR.

Ten dozen Mems Fancy CoIored
Bosom White Body Shirts. with cults
10 match, elegant styles, instead OF
S1.OO we have marked this lot for
Saturday at CSC.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-11
OUR RIBBON DEPARTMENT

Holds the Record for Ribbon values
and it always will be so. $50 pieces
newest Roman Stripe and Plaid, also
neat Check Ribbons with satin edoe
all the latest tall coIorings. Satur-
days prices 29c, 39c and 49c.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-11
FALL STOCK OPENING
AT c. HESS & SONS

We have just opened onr fall stock, COM
prising all the new novelties in Suiting,
Trouserings. Fancy Vestings and Over
cOatings, which we are prepared to make
up on short notice. The stylish appear
ance, good fit, durability and entire salts
faction of our garments is our reputation.
Prices of our Suiting this ia will be $50 90
and up. Trouserings S.. 90 and up. Our
Gents Furnishing de apartment is complete.
The best goods at lowest prices. Agents
for the Famous Jaros Hygienic Underwear
&. HESS Il SONS,
Fashionable Tailors and Gents Furnishers,
1921 and 1928 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-11

Wheat Fertilizer. Perfect goods.
Tankage bone and blood, SIT per ton.
DIRECT from the slaughter house to the
farm. No adulteration. The Cleveland
Provision Company, Cleveland, Ohio.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-11
LADIES' HANDKERCHlEFS.

Ladies' sheer Swiss Embroidered
and ScolIoped Edge. also Pure Linen
Hemstitched Handkerchiefs, Satur.
days price II 1.2c.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-11
LADIES' SKIRTS.

Another shipment of those ELEGANT
Brocaded Taffeta Silk Skirts. we'll
lined and bound, quality that is usu-
ally sold and worth $500. Satur-
days price $500.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-11
INFANTS WRAPS.

Long Silk Coats, extra full skirt
Ind sleeves, large collar with 6-inch
Embroidered ruflle, finished with two
Tvs novelty braid and buttons, the
suaI price would be $3.50, Satur-
bYs price $4.45.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-11
JEWELRY DEPARTMENT.

Sale of Sterling Silver Novelties,
Nail Files. CuticIe Knives, Button
Hooks, Memorandum Books with
sterling silver corners, Shoe Horns.
Ladies' or Gents Pocket Knives.
Combs. Paper Knives, SATURDAYS
price SOC.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-11
SATURDAYS HOSIERY.

800 pairs Ladies imported extra
long Roman striped Hosiery. also
imported fancy Isle Thread Scotch
Plaid Hose, Saturdays price 39c and
49c pair.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-11
LADIES' CORSETS.

Tailor made corded bust Corsets,
medium or long waists, a special
bfferfor Saturday at 49c.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-11
w. A. Wilson &Son M MIS-
street, Window Glass, Doors. Sash,
Lumber, Paints, Varnishes, etc.
ADJUSTMENTS.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE = To-day,
matinee and evening. "Hogan's Alley;
first half of next week, the Vaudeville
Club
and evening. Veriscope pictures of the
Corbett- FitzSmmons fight.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-11

Another big audience assembled at
the Grand Opera House last night to
see the second performance of Hogan s
Alley" and a better pleased audience
never left the theatre. Those who ex-
pect thrilling melodrama or deep
tragedy are advised to remain away
from the Grand this week; but those
who enjoy sparkling Wit and whole
some humor will find nothing in the
city to so excite their risibilities as
"Hogan's Alley" Gilmore and Leon
ard, as Hogan" and ''Brogan," are a
show in themselves, but they have sur
rounded themselves with a company of
comedians, dancers and vocalists all
of whom contribute toward making the
production the hit of the season.
"Hogan's Alley" will remain for a
matinee and evening performance to-
day, and to those who purchase tick
cts Gilmore and Leonard guarantee to
cure the "blues" without charge.
The attraction fer the first half of
next week at the Grand will be Weber
& Fields Vaudeville Club The com
pany comes to Wheeling backed by the
reputation of the management, and
with their promise that it is the high
est salaried and best vaudeville organ
ization On the road In addition to the
celebrities from European concert
halls, the company includes the fore
most performers upon the American
variety stage. The programme con-
cludes with musical extravaganza en-
titled "A Girl From China" which ran
300 nights in New York, the engage
ment being terminated on account of
Weber & Fields contracts elsewhere
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-11

Saturdays Items Perhaps we haven't chosen the most
lnterestingonly meant to aid you by chance suggestion
We can do more when you to-day.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-12-25

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AND Ac-
Wv TIVE gentlemen or ladies to travel
for responsible, esta blished house in Louiei-
ANA. Monthly $50. so and expenses. Posi-
ton steady. Reference. Enclose self-ad-
dressed stamped envelope. The Dominion
Company, Dept. w. Chicago.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-12-25
ARAzHY rs DANl;EROUS.
Baton Rouae Advocate.

Baton Rouge Advocate.
The action OF the State Demo
cratic. Committee in deciding not to
attempt any general canvass of the
State, as such would lie impossible
in view Of the limited time at their
command ought not to be misinter-
preted by the Democrats IN the
several parishes. It IS true that the
Republican party is so torn by
factional discussions as to be un-
able to put up strong fight in the
campaign and it is also true that
the populists have been democrat
ICED by the adoption of negro
suffrage plank in their platform,
and their recent fusion with the
negro ring of the Republican Party,
but these conditions do not justify
lethargy on the part of the
Democrats in a supreme crisis
like the present one. True, every
prospect looks fair and the path
to Democratic success in January
appears to be without an obstruc-
ton. The party is unquestionably
in better shape to enter into a
winning fight than has been the
case in thirty years. All factional
discussions appear to have been
healed and the party presents a
united front to foe which seems
to be thoroughly demoralized and
disorganized.
In addition to this, the issue
upon which the battle has been
joined is the most popular of any
that could be devised and it will
command the support of hundreds
of the best men in the opposition
parties. Everything seems pro-
pitious and the party appears to be
moving EDWARDS to the most splen-
did victory it has achieved during
this generation. But it would be
supreme folly to permit these splen-
did prospects to lure US into a false
sense of security. Our chief
danger lies in the direction of over
confidence. Relying upon the
natural strength of our cause we
are prone to overlook the import
ance of details and to trust for sue
cess to the weakness of the enemy
and our own strength which might
lie dormant if we take no steps to
bring it out.
It is just at this point that we
must be watchful as we cannot af-
ford to lose so important fight by
sleeping on our arms. The par
ishes must be astir with Democratic
activity and Democratic enthusiasm
and if this be done we shall have
nothing to fear. It must be re-
fight under conditions different
from any we have ever before ex-
perlenced. The new election law
will have its first practical trial in
the coming election and it is not
known how it may operate. 1t is
complicated in many particulars
and it behoo.es Democrats to
familiarize themselves with its re-
quirements in order that they may
be able to cast their ballots intelll-
gently. The Democratic Party of
Louisiana is now on trial in the
sight of all men and the result of
this important election is being
watched with interest throughout
the country. The supreme test of
our capacity to properly govern the
State is about to be applied and we
must not be found wanting in any
particular.
If we are patriotic in our action
it will be the last election in which
we shall be troubled by the fear of
negro denomination, whereas, if we
fail to rise to the occasion, our
State will be sunk in ignorance and
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-12-25

Nooac0.
Notice Il hereby given that the tax-rolls
Of the corporation Of Lafayette are now In
my possession aud am now ready for the
collection Of taxes. S. w. McFADDIN,
o. 81 Collectos.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-12-25

Canned string beans, peas, sour
krAut and every other kind of
canned goods, It Mouton & Sales.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-12-25

FULL LINE OF PIPE FITTINGS. BRASS AND
IRON VALVES. RAILWAY. r.SAWhlflsL AND
SUGAR-HOUSE SUPPLIES. VERTICAL AND
HORIZONTAL ENGINES. PORTABLE AND
HORIZONTAL BOILERS. RUBBER AND
Connecticut western news., 1897-10-14
Electricity and Ba1ly Horses.

One of the recent extensions of the use of electricity is in conquering 8 balky or lazy horse. A western Penn sylvania gentleman owned a horse which he said was worth $1,000, pro- vided he could cure him of baking. It was suggested that he try electricity. He purchased three volt storage bat tery and connected 1t by wires with the bit and the crupper. The battery was placed in the road cart to which the horse was attached At first the horse refused to move, but stood with all four feet braced Then the owner touched the button connected with the battery. When the horse felt tks shook, he snort ed, jumped and began to move off at a lively pace. Every day for week he was given the same lesson His owner, who does not care to sell him, declares that now he never balks, bites or kicka The West Pennsylvania Humane so- ciety, which investigated the method, came to the conclusion that a small amount of electricity used upon horse was more humane than whip.-Ex- change
Connecticut western news., 1897-10-14
A HARVEST OF HUMAN HAIR.
Millions of Pounds Every Year Get Tangled
 Up In Commerce.

Millions of Pounds Every Year Get Tangled
 Up In Commerce.
 Perhaps there is no staple article about which less is known by the aver age person than human hair as an ar- ticle of commerce. It will doubtless surprise many when it is stated that the dealers in human hair goods do not depend on chance clippings here and there, but that there is a regular hair harvest that can always be relied upon It is estimated that over 12,000, 900 pounds of human hair are used annu- ally in the civilized world for adorning the heads of women In New York city alone over four tons of this class of goods are imported yearly.
 "Not little of the hair used in this country" said New York dealer to the writer, "comes from the heads of American women, and it is fully as fine in shade and texture as the imported ar ticle. We had big harvest during the craze that the fair sex had not long ago for having their hair cut short. Many thousands of women who then had their locks sheared have since bitterly regret ted it, as in many instances their hair has grown so slowly that they have been compelled to wear wig or a switch since the fashion changed. After the majority of women reach the age of 80 the hair seems to partially lose its vigor, and if cut it will not grow long again
 "Two-t thirds of the ladies nowadays use false hair more or less The decree of fashion, or the desire to conceal de- feet or heighten charm, Is the reason of course One woman, for instance, has high forehead and wishes to re- duce it in appearance. Another has worn off the front hair by continued frizzing and would like to conceal the facte Both make use of front or top piece, with choice of many styles.
 Ladies wigs cost from $20 to $200; half wigs, top pieces and switches from $10 to $50, according to quality.
 1.-The largest supply of hair comes from Switzerland, Germany and the French provinces There is a human hair market in Merlans, in the depart ment of the lower Pyrenees, held every Friday. Hundreds of hair traders walk up and down the one street of the vil- lage, their shears dangling from their belts, and inspect the braids which the peasant girls, standing on the steps of the houses, let down for inspection If bargain is struck, the hair is cut and the money paid on the spot, the price varying from 60 cents to $5 in our money.
 "A woman's hair may grow to the length of 6 feet, and 1 know lady who has been offered and refused $500 for her crown of glory, which is over feet long. A single female hair will bear up weight of four ounces with out breaking, but the hair thus heavily weighted must be dark brown, for blond hair breaks under strain of 2H ounces There are some 9, 900 importers, manu- lecturers and dealers in human hair in the United States Star.
Connecticut western news., 1897-10-14

that table that night. They are the jew els of the immortal soul. Would God that some song rolling up out of the deserted nursery of your childhood or some song rolling up out of the corn fields, the song of the huskers 20 or 40 years ago, might turn all our feet out of the paths of sin into the paths of right eousness. Would God that those memo ries waited in on odor or song might start us this moment with swift feet to- ward that blessed place where so many of our loved ones have already preceded us, "as shock of corn cometh in in his season o