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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-14

REssMAKER.-Niney years CUTTER filter,
Nine. Comfy; will go out; - per day. OF
home JOSEPHINE, 1.+s6 Broadway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-14

EXPERIENCED French dressmaker. per-
feet filter and artistic. wishes engage
ment With private family Tor summer
irst-c:ass reference. ELISE. Box a.
i.242 broadway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-14

pRESSMAKER Mrs. COOKE, 23o West
44th-st., near Broadway; fashionabie.
competent. responsible. reasonable; ladies'
NAV furnish material; work shown: supe-
rior finish; perfect NJ guaranteed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-14

MME. AN1OINETTE. ~ West 10th st.
Couturere Franchise. dresses
at reasonable prices: Paris designs ex-
c,ueiyely
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-14
nRESSyfkkING.

-A.-COUTCRIERE FRANCAiSE'.
designs for summer, dinner. carriage, re-
ception and wedding gowns. bicycling and
golf suits, riding habits. tailor-made
gowns at summer prices. snort not,ce'
TFjAU ANDERSON. 23S 6th-ave.. near
l5th-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-14

THOROUGH. expeditions dressmaker;
highest references: desires engagements.
day or week; city or country. Address
TUOpOT'GW Roy 333 2i2 Rrondwav.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-14

COACHMAN-By a man aged 80: mar
ried: Protestant; understands the full
care Of horses. harness and carriages:
good. careful driver: frst-class reference;
City or country. ROBERT SCOTT. l.20l
Summit-ave.. Jersey City Heights.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-25
MISS WIZARDS BIG SOCIETY.
Purity Now the Leading watchword of tn
Great W. C. I. U.

Purity Now the Leading waachword of the
Great w. c. T. U.
Toronto, Ont, Oct. 25.-The first days
proceedings Of the Worlds w. c. T. U.
Fourth BIENNIAL convention brought out
In sharp relief the fact that purity out
now the leading watchword Of the fol-
lowers OF Miss Frances E. Willard. The
huge polysot petition for the abolition
OF the liquor traffic was used to decorate
the hall where the sessionOf the conven-
tion was held. but the attitude Of the I'M
lon towards intemperance was taken for
granted to large extent, while emphas-
Is was laid on SOCIAL reform as the live,
burning issue. Here. too. the tight Is on
between those who would regulate and
those who would prohibit.
The issue was stated sQuarely by Miss
Willard in her opening address. She and
the overwhelming majority Of the dele
gates think social impurity should be at
tackled with the same weapons which
they are seeking to employ against the
liquor trafhc-the strong arm of the law
Lady Henry Somerset. the worlds vice
president at large, has placed herself on
record as favoring the British canton
ment acts. which are designed to mini
mize the evils Of vice among the British
soldiers stationed in India. Miss Will
fard's address disposed finally Of all talk
OF censurins Lady Somerset. She dis
agreed with her ladyship but would rot
hear OF any sort Of censure.
At the meeting Of the executive board
OF the union the officers were all re-
elected
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-25

Lebanon. Ills. Oct. 25.-A careful, sys-
tematic experiment with sugar beets has
been conducted by a number Of farmers
near O'Fallon. in this county. under the
direction of the station OF the United
States department OF agriculture, located
at Crbana. Ills. 1t has been determined
that an acre under ordinary cultivation
VIII yield from eighteen to twenty tons
OF the beets. whereas the average yield,
according To reports from other hcali-
ties, average from twelve to fourteen
tons. II there is over IA per cent sac
charine matter'in the beets II will pay 10
grow them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-25
THREE CREMATED. SEVEN INJURED
Fire Destroys q Hotel in the Pennsylvania
Petroleum Re~lon
10 cents, at all nsws-stands; eI.oo .
year. Frank A. Munsey, New York.

Fire Destroys . Hotel in the Pennsylvania
Petroleum Region.
OIL City, Pa, Oct. S5.-Three persons
were burned to death and seven more
were severely injured In a fire that de-
stroyed the Hotel Brooklyn at Kellct-
vile. twenty-five miles southeast OF Oil
City. yesterday morning early. The
building was a three-story one, roughly
built OF double boards, and burned like
finder. There were seventeen persons
asleep in the hotel. The fire originated
on the second floor Of the building. and
shut of all retreat from the rooms on
the floors above. Six men on the sec
ond floor and five on the third, saved
themselves by Jumping from the win
dows to the ground below.
Those killed are: Professor Tucker,
aged about IS years, supposed to have
come from Sewicklsy. near PittsbUrg;
Andrew Salsgiver, OF Tionesta. a mail
carrier: Miss Kate Miller. Of Kellet-
Vile. Miss Emma Kiser. a teacher In the
kelletville schools. may die from burns
and other injuries. What remained Of
the bodies of Tucker and Salsgivef was
not enough TO fill an ordinary cigar box.
The fire is supposed to have originated
by Professor Tucker knocking over a
lamp In his bed room. as he had the
tootache and used the lamp for making
hot applications.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-25
Tho Laugh ON yowctt.

Once when Professor Jowett was Wis
iting his friend and pupil. Professor
Sellar. he declared that he never gave
to beggars. Mrs. Sellar was an adept in
"mystifications," an accomplishment
popular In Scotch society since Sir Wal
ter SCOTS time. She disguised herself
as a poor highland woman and waylaid
Ter husband and Jowett at q crossroad,
begging approximately and telling her
tale Of woe 30 piteously that Jowett at
last said: Poor thing! She seems very
miserable. Give her half q CROWN" Sell
lar said he had no money with him. and
before the aims were forthcoming the
secret was triumphantly unveiled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-25
She Eound Ont.

A Boston lady stood on the deck Of
the little bump nosed Ocklawaha steam.
or in Florida. notebook and lorgnette in
hand, asking pondcrous questions of a
darby roustabout.
us the alligator amphibious:" was
one Of her questions.
The darby scratched his head. He
was bit puzzled as there had been
more corn pone than dictionary in his
bringing up, but his quick wit and
natural logic did not desert him Is he
replied:
II reckon he am, miss. He done bite
20 shuah Ct yo' monkey wild him. -
New Orleans Picayune
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-25
Attempt to Wreck q Train.

Springfield, Ills, Oct. ga dastardly
attempt was made Saturday at the north
edge Of Petersburg to wreck the Chica-
go and Alton Hummer" probably with
the intention Of robbery. There is a deep
cut there, and a tie had been laid across
the track and chained down. An extra
freight, Of which the would-be robbers
had no cognizance, came along a short
time before the Hummer" was due,
and the rear end OF the train struck the
obstruction. and some cars were
wrecked. The train was going very
slowly at the time and no one was in
jufed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-25
Reception to Miss Cisneros.

Washington, Oct. 25.-Miss Cossio v
Cisneros. the Cuban girl who escaped
from prison in Havana. and her rescuer
Karl Decker. were rendered a reception
Saturday night by the Washington
friends OF Decker. Convention hall,
where it took place. was crowded, Il, 600
persons being present. Corporal James
Tanner. ex-commissioner of pensions
presided and presented Miss Cisneros
and Decker, who were greeted with
cheers. 1t was announced that Decker
mad been commissioned brigadier gen.
eral In the Cuban army
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-25
principa, Football G.mc, SATURDAY..

Chicago. Oct 25.-F0llowing are the
results OF the principal football games
Saturday: At Chicago-Northweste
6. Chicago 81: at Ann Arbor-Oberlin 6,
Michigan 16: ut Champaign-Purdue 4.
Illinois a.: at New York-Indians 8.
Yale "a: at Ithica-Cornell o. Princeton
10; at Observation-Disclosures 0. Penn
sylvania 46: At Cambridge - Brown 0,
Harvard 10: at neapolis-Mirnesota
10. Ames -: at Iowa City-Iowa o. Ply
sicians and Surgeons Il
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-25
SETTLED THE ROW ON SUNDAY.
As Far as 1t Could he Settled with Pistol
ShOfguns and BludReons.

ouotSuns ana bluOGeOns.
Trempealeau, Wis, Oct. s5-For come
time there has been trouble between DR..
Ecson Rhodes and his tenant as to the
division Of the products Of farm. Yes
terday a pitched battle was fought near
the Northwestern stock yards in this
city over the possession of several car
loads Of stock. Those who took part
were Egbert Blanksman. tenant, with a
force Of his friends. and Dr. Rhodes.
with still larger force of his friends.
When the two sides met trouble ensued,
In which the Blanksman force led the
attack. used revolvers, shotguns and
clubs and got possession Of the cattle.
Dr. Rhodes was severely wounded and
several OF the attacking party badly cut
up. A force Of officers has been called
to preserve order,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-25
Would Cause Confusion, It Is Said.
EXPERTS NOT AGAINST GREENBAcKs
What They Sugc.est Demolishes . Rattle
Widespread Notion.

What They Suggest Dcmolishes q Rather
Widespread Notion.
The commission asked a number Of
questions of a number Of financial ex-
perts ard men Of large experience in
financial affairs. The tenor Of the re-
plies received is conservative and demol-
ishes the rather widespread notion that
there Is a desire among men Of this class
for the withdrawal Of the greenbacks
and treasury notes. One Of the best
known fnanciers Of the country who re-
Gently submitted his views to the COM
mission on request said to the Associated
Press representative, in discussing the
commission:
Il think the revenue and finance de-
partments of the government should be
completely separated. Revenue il one
question and the problem Of currency
and banking is another. and in their de-
tails they have no proper connection. I
should like to see our variegated paper
currency unified into two sectiors-coin
certificates and silver certificates, the coin
certificates to be confined to denomina-
lions Of $40 and over and the silver certi-
ficates TO S, e. and 81 bills. gradually
withdrawing all silver certificates Of de-
nominations higher than IS. The treasury
should have gold reserve equal to %
per cent. OF the coin certifc.'s-
THE secretary Of the / ,.t- should
be authorized to cancel all coin certi-
ficates when paid in gold. He should
have authority to maintain the gold re-
serve at all times by purchasing gold
with surplus cash in the treasury and
short time obligations Of the govern
ment. The tariff laws should be so ad-
tusted as to insure a small surplus reve-
nue., and when they DO not the secretary
of the treasury should be authorized to
borrow enough upon short time obliga-
tons to cover any deficiency in the rev.
enue.
The national banks should be permit.
ted to issue notes to the par value OF the
government bonds held by them. Can
ada has fairly good system for the
regulation OF bank circulation, and 1,
might be studied with profit. do no,
believe the American people are pre-
pared for the withdrawal Of the green
| backs or treasury notes. nor will they be
until banking act establishes an abso-
lutely safe bank note circulation and this
people come TO recognize II as such
Such a bank currency must be national
| IN character. 1t wor' - idle to talk
| OF state bank issue. country has
had bitter experience in that direction
| and the people understand its evils"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-25
Conference Of Friends Adsourns.

Indianapolis. Oct Is. - The confer
ence of Friends in America spent most
OF Saturday in a discussion on the
Position Of the Pastor" Thomas C.
Brown was the principal speaker. Al
the last conference five years ago the
subject was made the topic Of consid-
cradle debate. Mr.. Brown said that
pastoral authority is a divine gift. which
has not been sufficiently developed by
Friends. The conference has adjourned
cipa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-25
PRESIDENT CARSON FOUND GUILTY.
Accused Of Being Brfbed by the Coal Mir
Operators of Illinois.


Operators of Illinois.
Mascoutah, Ills, Oct. 25.-.The coal
miners district convention in the Belle
Vile district has adjourned. The most
important feature Of the convention
were the sensational chargesfiled against
State President James Carson, Of the
Miners union. He was accused Of TAX
ing money from the operators, for which
he was expected to have certain mines
resume work regardless Of the scale
paid.
The following resolution was adopted
by the district convention before its ad-
tournment: Resolved, That the state
secretary notify President James Car
son that he has been found guilty Of the
charges of bribery prefrred against him
and that he be requested to hand in his
resignation at once" A request was also
made on the state secretary to call a
meeting of the executive board to take
action on the charges against the state
president
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-25
CASE OF PRIVATE HAMMOND.


Inquiry Closes with the Declaration az Col
Hall That Lowering Was Right.
Chicago. Oct. 25.-The military court
OF inquiry which has been Investigating
the alleged brutal treatmentsof Private
Hammond at Fort Sheridan on Oct. 8
concluded taking testimony Saturday
evening. Saturdays testimony ooro-
borated the reports Of thes methods used
in enforcing the presence of the OBJ
streperous prisoner before the summary
court on Oct. 9. Hammondss injuries.
however. were belittled by the officers
who testified. Major Lippincott, pos.
surgeon, swore that the wounds were
OF no importance-mere abra.sions He
had been unable to find q sign Of INJURY
on the mans body except q slight. cut
on the shoulder and similar wound on
each leg
Colonel Robert Hall, Commands Mt OF
the post. almost the last witness called
said: If 1t was necessary to prod Ham,
mond with a sword or to kick him In
order compel him obey the order I
regard 1t as perfectly justifiable. There
might come an occasion when Il would
be necessary to run him through with
bayonet. No man who has the Slight
est idea of military discipline. or what
military discipline means. could for a
moment unfavcrably criticise Captain
Coverings actions I approved his ac-
tons then and I shall approve them
now"
In a signed statement to the court
Captain Lowering gays that the only
way to have gotten Hammond to the
court room other than the way he was
taken would have been to carry him.
and as that was just what Hammond
said would have to be Done, to have
done SO would have been a clear victory
over lawful authority by a man who
was defying that authority. and utterly
destructive Of discipline
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-25

Corn-:sac6c
Oats-lsc
Hay-Timoshy. C.sooss.5o wild. Asoaso
SIraw-4dA5O
PotAtOes-SOc.
Buster-fair 70 choice, lie; fresh creamery,
2lc.
Eggs-l3c.
Chickens-507c
Coal-Soft. I0c
C2ttle-Buschers pay for corn fed steers
s3c; COWS and heifers, 3GsHc; calves, ga
EIsssooss3
eueep-3Hc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-25
Murtierous Chicago Alderman.

Chicago. Oct. 25.-John I. Maloney,
saloonkeeper and politician in tho
Eighth ward, resented an alleged re-
Election on his character by shooting
and probably fatally wpunding John p.
Harding. Democratic committeeman
from the Nineteenth ward. The ARRAY
occurred in Harding's saloon in the
presence OF half a dozen men, and was
the sequel TO a long alteration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-25
REPORT ON CURRENCY
Monetary Commission to Begin
Its Preparation When It Re.
convenes on Nov. 8.
SUGGESTED IDEAS ARE NUMEROUS.

Very Few Being from the sCrank" Ele-
ment-Proposals Relating to Silver-Ex-
perts Prove To BE Opposed to the Re
tirement Of the Greenbacks and Treasury
Notes, Which Is . Revelation-Oneo OF
Them Oatlines . Plan.
Washington, Oct Is. When the
monetary commission reconvenes on
Nov. 3 1t will be ready to begin the
preparation Of its currency measure and
the report that will accompany it. The
measure itself will not be one Of great
length. The people generally have re-
sronded very freely to the invita- ion
OF the commission to contribute their
views. and it has received in this way a
very fair index Of public opinion upon
the subject in every ssction Of the coun-
try. The "crank" letters have been
very few. The great mass OF the sug-
gestions has been from men who have
evidently given much careful study and
Intelligent thought to the currency Ques-
ton. The suggestions range over every
possible phase Of the subject, and al
most every writer has some suggestion
to make as to the place that silver
should hold In the currency Of the coun-
try.
Suggestions Regarding the White Metal.
A number Of men suggest the ac-
ceptance OF silver in unlimited Quanti-
ties with the issuance of certificates
at market rates for the bullion, with
redemption Of these certificates. WREN
presented. at ruling market rates. But
the plain effect Of this plan would DO
to make the silver certificate nothing
moro or less than q warehouse receipt
with the government actingas the ware
6ouseman. Another suggestion Is that
no paper money Of less than SO denom-
ination be Issued In any form. thus re-
curing q larger circulation of silver
dollars and subsidiary coins. But the
experience Of bankers has been that the
small notes have an enormous populart-
ty. Several men suggest the coinage
of q monetary unity composed Of COM
bination Of gold and silver, and others
suggest simply the issuance of certifl-
Gates representing gold and silver In
gots.
Would Cause Confusion, It Is Said.
This would contemplate q gold ingot
unit and a silver ingot unit, and whether
the government simply issued a certifi-
cate or coined metal its only connec-
lions with the currency would be to
guarantee the weight and finances of
the metal. Such q plan as this would
cause an enormous amount Of confusion
in the future settlement OF existing con-
tracts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-25
Ntorr Civil Service Reform

Washington. Oct. .S.-Secretary Long
has issued an order requiring that re-
movals shall be made from the navy de-
partment and all navy yards and sta
tons in the classified service only for
Just cause and upon written changes
which the accused shall be allowed to
answer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-25
Illinois City Clerk In Trouble.

Lincoln, Neb.. Oct. 25-GeGrge Il.
Henry. city clerk OF Hampton Ills. is in
the county jail at York. Neb. charged
with swindling the First National bank
OF York out OF $500 by means OF a bogus
draft. The crime was committed last
spring. and Henry. it is alleged. at that
time gave his name az w. S. Sweeney
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-25

West Superior, Wis. Oct 2s.-The
Noyes Lumber company one OF thel lead
ing companies here. went in a receiver
hands Saturday as a result Of internal
dissentions in the firm. Judge Smith, Of
the superior court. appointed Il. A. Kel-
logg. the FIRMS bookkeeper, who was
agreed upon to conduct the Euuide ticn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-25
Taxes Como in Before Mortgages.

Chattanooga. Tenn, Oct. e5-The su-
pPeme court at Knoxville decided the
case OF Dunn vs. Dunn. sent UP from this
county. tn which the question of priority
OK tax lien over a mortgage lien was
involved The case was decided by
Chancellor Mcconnell in favor Of the
TAX lien, and the supreme court sus-
tanned him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-25
Hughes Was Not Robbed er Starved.

Madrid, Oct. 25.-General weyler has
cabled a denial Of the report that
Hughes, the correspondent Of Black and
White (of Lcndon), was robbed. He said
Hughes died of syncope and appeals to
the testimony Of the British consul at
Havana for proof Of his statements.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-25
[DIllIII]lllHIIS

lave yoa Sore Throat Fimples, Copper
Colorsd Spota Aches, Old Sores, Ulcers In
pUofs OF cures; capital, o5eo,o0o. Wofst
tases cured In Is 70 IS days. loo-pase
ksok tyee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-25

New York, Oct. :5.-Miss Maud Come,
1.-The Irish Joan Of Arc" was a passed.
ger by the Lucania that arrived Sat
urday night. Bishop w. s. Perry, Of
Iowa, was also on board.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-25
His Good Luck Killed Him,

Philadelphia. Oct. 2a-At the Iron Hill
race track Saturday Michael McCor-
mick. aged 45. one Of the spectators IT.
vested a considerable amount on the
horse Reform to win. The horse won the
race, and as he sped under the wine
Mccormick shouted Reform wins" a.
he uttered the words he fell TO the
ground dead. Heart disease
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-25

Houghton. Mich. Oct. 25.-Joseph
Hennes. one of the greatest merchants
of the copper district. died Saturday.
He had his back broken a short time
ago while driving under en- overharging
tree.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-25
ABBREVIATED TELEGRAMS.

The new congressional library win be
formally opened to the public Nov. /.
The Illinois Young Mems Christian
Association convention in session at De-
catur closed yesterday.
Chicago has been selected as the place
for holding the annual games of the
Amateur Athletic union next year.
The Brandenburg, Germany, agricui-
tural chamber has passed a resolution
against the importation OF American
fruit.
James Wallace Knox, the famous tn. T.
man and owner Of Nutwood. committed
suicide at Kenosha, Wis, by shooting
himself. Dependency.
There was a brilliant reception Sat-
urday night at the residence OF Vice
President Hobart in Paterson, N. j., III
honor Of Secretary Alger.
George NJ. Pullman was buried In
Graceland cemetery, Chicago, Saturday.
The services were simple. His will is
said to dispose Of SOS. 100000.
DR.. Miguel. the vice president of the
German council OF ministers, announces
that the duty on American bicycles will
be Increased to so marks each until
spring.
The Army Of the Tennessee will hold
its twenty-ninth annual meeting at Mil
waukee Oct. q and eS. This is the old
est military organization arising out of
he rebellion.
The motion Of Deputy Ratzinger made
In the Baraian diet, asking for a de-
nunciation OF the favored nation treaties
with the United States and Argentina.
has been adopted.
German newspapers are demanding a
change in the rules governing the
awarding Of prizes at the Berlin high
school for music. so that the prizes Will
not again go TO Americans.
The United States, Russia and Japan
are holding a fur seal convention at
Washington. These three countries own
all the islands to which the seal goes.
but the Paris tribunal decided that they
coE't own a single seal.
The United States embassy at Berlin
has been instructed to vigorously renew
Its remonstrances against, and to de-
| mand the repeal OF the prohibition
against the Importation Of cattle and
fresh meat form America.
Francis J. Kieckhoefer, former dis
bursting officer Of the state department,
recently charged in three indictments
with embezzlement Of over $4,000 Of
government funds, pleaded not guilty
In court at Washington Saturday.
Kansas Private Debts Cleaned Cp.
Topeka. Kan, Oct. 25.-Three hundred
and seventy-four out Of 3s2 private and
state banks Of Kansas have made theiI
| report to Bank Commissioner Breiden.
thai and they have verified his prophecy
that the increase in deposits would
amount to $1,000, coo. This is an increase
| over last year of IS per cent. Breiden.
! thai attributes it to the wonderful clean.
! ing up OF private Indebtedness under tn.
! squeeze Of money loaners during tbs
past five years, thus leaving the peopl;
| with a surplus when their stuper6ou!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-25
THE TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

CHICAGO. ROCK ISLAND q PACIFIC Rail,
~ way-Ticketr can b purchased or baggage
ehecked q X d Twentieth erect depo., or
u cepot, corner Fifth avenue and THIRTY.
nrst street, Frank II Plummer. Agent