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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-21
FIREMEN'S SCHOOL.
Thorough Training the Depart
ment is Receiving.
VETERAN eREEHl's ABLE SYSTEM

Hen Are Pat Though Rigid Auitasy
Discipllns md Are sahJs cssa % Praess-
csl feses IN Ladder Ulinbeng and Other
Heroic Feess Fitting Ehsn Tor service.
The members of the Rock Island
paid Gre department are being put
through scourse OF practical training
at the hands Of Veteran Greene, OF
Chicago, that will 6t them for any
form Of active service that duty may
call them into. and they are learning
some things that were never dreamed
Of in their philosophy and code be-
fore. In the first place they are SUBJ
jected each day to . military exer-
else in the building. Then they are
required to make q few turnouts and
short runs TO nearby plugs, while
Mr.. Greene holds the time piece and
watches their movements. Then
comes an interval Of ladder run
ming and mounting. This 10 the
most exacting and heroic part
Of the discipline, and to be frank il
is the accomplishment in which the
Rock Island department needed the
most training. However, the men
are now becoming ss nimble and ex-
pert as sailors and Mr.. Greene will
have them quite so before he gets
through with them. Then follows
q course CONSTRUCTION on frefightipg
in general, during which the pecu-
liar nature Of the fiery element, and
when and how to attack it effectuslly
is set forth. THE men are doing
splendidly,' said Veteran Greene this
morning. They are having the best
schooling it is in my power and ex-
perience to to give them and they
are taking hold with interest and
enthusiasm. They are improving
daily and in fact I am quite proud OF
them, as l think the people Of Rock
Island should be-"
A Popular PIsn.
The plan Of Mayor Medill in bring.
ing the Chicago fire marshal to Rock
Island has emet with the approbs-
tion of all classes OF citizens, and the
general opinion ia that il the men do
not receive the full training that ID
desired in the month for which Mr..
Greene is engaged, the mayor should
extend the time another month.
Such training is of inestimable ben.
eft to the men, and consequently &c
property holders.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-21

He has bad attack of collie and ID
making for . drug store for . bottle
OF Foley's Collie cure. Is cents and
80 cents. Sold by II. =. Bahnssn and
T. H. Thomas, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-21

proceeding at once to the land Of
boundless wealth. He hopes to prac-
tice his profession and incidentally
to do some prospecting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-21
Chief of Eoeiussrs Coming.

Gen. John M. Wilson, of Washing.
ton. chief OF engineers, U. S. army,
accompanied by Maj. w. H. Marshall,
Of Chicago, will arrive at the Harper
this evening and tomorrow morning,
escorted by Lieut.. Charles Keller,
who is in charge of the engineer
forces here during Col. Kings alb.
tence. The Hennepin canal will be
Inspected. after which iGen. Wilson
will proceed up the river to St. Paul.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-21

Hoods pills act easily ant
promptly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-21

help FOR TIE MINERS AT LADD.
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-28

being the following which we here reproduce;
John Florence, defeated democratic candI-
date for the house Of the legislative assembly in
Mora county, has received letter from Dele
Gate-elect Ferguson, advising him TO be in
Santa Fe for the org gAnzation of the Legislature,
as it had been determined to make the legisa-
ture democratic. 1t matters ro,hing to Mr..
Ferguson and is colleagues that Florence S
opponent was honestly and legally elected by
nearly 800 majority in this county, What do
they care fer honest elections? The Bee can
prove this by competent testimony and If the
delegate-elect is agsrieved by this statement he
can demand corr oherstion
This statement of the San Marcial
Bee, as quoted by you, is a deliberate
falsehood. | dem md the proof so
brazenly offered by the Bee. But mean
time, knowing that no such proof can
be produced, and believing that such
offer was made only to make the slander
more plausible, and therefore more in.
curious, | denounce the person who
penned that statement as a willful and
corrupt liar. 1t Is disheartening to
know that any man who cln masquer-
ade as a member of the honorable pro
fession of journalism can be capable OF
such deprdvlty as that.
ii. b. F'ERGUssoNs'
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-28
lpon plan which they successfully car

upon plan which they successfully car
rlsd out.
The twelve democratic members kid
mapped two of the republicans 50 that
they would have quorum, went to the
house chamber at an unreasonable hour,
were sworn in by the secretary, together
with the two republicans, and organized,
Having gained control of the body they
swore in the republican members in
small batch s, stopping now and then to
sit on a contested seat and invariably
unscatiug the republican aud swearing
in democrat in his place. By this
means they secured good working ma
jority. This time there is tie in both
branches, and rs no Old games can be
worked the situation is expected to de-
velop something novel in political Jug
glery. The democrat have the secre
tary, the city marshal aud his deputies;
while the republicans have the sheriff
Of the county and his deputies. Both
sid are very determined and bloodshed
may ensue. Mr.. Catron is now endeav-
oring to get a bill through congress
which will take the power of swearing
in the legislature out of the hands OF
the territorial secretary. At present
that official has too much power. He
may refuse in the present instance to
swear in the republicans, AMI thus give
the organization to the democrats. The
next secretary will be republican and
| then the shoe will be on the other foot
/ but majority of citizens irrespective OF
party desire change in the present
law.
The territory will pass through an
other trying period when the BorregOs
are executed, which, believe, will oc
cur Notwithstanding the threats of for
chile rescue. The friends of the Borre
gos have sworn to prevent the eXecu
ton, but the militia will be on hand tc
prevent any riot, and the best citizens
Of he the territory, no matter how they
feel about the justice of the conviction
want to see the diguity of the law up
held" st. Louis Republic.
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-28

The exchange list OF a newspaper is
very often the medium whereby scraps
of rare beauty, often worthy of a more
certain preservation than such means
accord, come under tho eye The fol
lowing beautiful sentiments are going
the rounds Of the press, without any in
formation as to who may be their au-
thor, and yet they are in every way
worthy of pcrusal, and credit to
whoever penued them:
| cannot believe that earth is mans
abiding place. 1t cannot be that our
life is cast upon eternity, to float for a
moment upon the waves, and sinking
into nothingness Else why is 1t that
the glorious aspirations which leap like
angels from the temple OF our heart are
forever wandering about unsatshed
Why is it that the rainbow aud cloude
come over MS with a beauty that is not
Of earth; and then pass off and leave us
to muse upon their loyeliness? Why il
it that the stars who hold their festiva
around the midnight throne, arc sci
above the grasp of our limited faculties
forever mockiug Us with their unap
proachable glory? And, finally; why ii
it that the bright forms of human bean
/ ty are presented TO our view and ther
taken from us leaving the Thousand
streams Of our affections to flow back il
Alpine torrents on onr hearts? We ar,
born for higher destiny than that o
earth; there is realm where the rain
bow never fades where the stars vii
spread out before us, like the island tina
slumbers in the ocean; and where tn,
beings that pass before us like shadows
will stay in our presence foreyer.-IHd,
! Dem.
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-28
SOCIETY AS 1T Is.

Characters: Frank Blair a husband; Mrs.
Blair and Alan Kemble, friends; Laura
Kemble, wife.
Scene: Veranda at "Nolleys," Blair's
country residence. Time: After lunch
Temperature 50 degrees in the shade. Mrs
Blair ard Alan Kemble are discovered in
wicker chairs
Kemble (glancing at the tennis
courO-What energy! but there, at 20,
one is willing to play tennis under any
conditions. Myself, | am
Mrs. Blair Canning herself)-I should
say, 10, if you are a day.
Kemble (startirg nervously, but re-
covering himself quickly)-I was not
mcditating any reference to my age,
but for the sake Of accuracy, if you will
refer to your Browning Birthday Book,
you will discover that | was So on the
1St of April last,
Mrs. Blair (doubtfully)-Thirty-fiv
Kemblc-The perfect age! In the full
bloom of manly-of manhood!
Mrs. Blair-ThOnk you! If desire
an impression. will consult Laura.
Kcmble (hastily)-Do no such thing.
No man is a hero to his-wife.
Mrs. Blair Oaughing)-Look at those
dear old sillics!
(Kcmblc looks. Sees his wife and
Frank Blair through an open window;
the two figures sitting at the further
end of a dimly-lit room are just dis
tinguishable. They are engaged in a
game of chcss)
Mrs. Blair-I draw the line at playing
chess with Blair.
Kcmble-Chcss is Laura's pet nui-
sance.
Mrs. Nuisance?
Kemblc-Yes, it is cultivated vice.
do not play myself, but being perfect
husband
Mrs. Blair--A man who periodically
realizes that a wife may possibly have a
wish sire would like gratifed.
kcmble Creating the remark with the
contempt he thinks Il dcservcs) But
beng a perfect husband, ! do not care
that she shall pine away for want Of hei
favortc recreation. This is the soil
reason Of my coming to the "Nolleys'
so often.
Mrs Blair-You mean it is why
| tolerate the frequency Of your visits
We are of mutual assistance to one an
/ other.
Kcmblc-Exactly.
Mrs. Blair-"A weeks chess fol
Frank" scribblcd on my mental diary
completely subdues any feeling that II,
may have been hurt 10y my
Kcmble (murmuring) Neglect.
Mie. Blair browning -Compulsor,
attendance to the demands OF socia
lifc.
Kcmble (cnthusiastically)-And Lau
ra, She is such n quiet little thing, will
perfect simplicity Of taste! She care
little for the glamor Of London sen
son, much preferrinR her country home
and completely happy in the society o
her
Mrs. Blair (quickly)-Now. Frank. h
would positively 70 nowhere unless
made--unless he thought It would Civ
me pleasure,
krmhlc (who wanted 10 have iinishc
his scntcnce)--1 wonder what a man a
his disposition saw in you?
Mrs nlair-Probably what man gct
orally sees in the woman he falls hea
over ears in love with.
Kcmble-ln that case. nothing: hi
powers Of perception are tcmporaril
removed.
Mrs. Blair with q becoming blushl
You cannot expect me 10 fathom th
mystery.
kcmblc-l suppose not. Anyhow. 20
are fortunate; be- Is good chess playe
Mrs. Glair-llow should I know
!. have only played few games with biz
--s1cn after we met
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-28
KATRON'S KID KACKLES.

Robert G. Gortner OF Stnta Fe. n. VI
is IN the city. Mr.. Gortner is junior
member OF tho law firm Of Catron,
Spiess & Gorlner, of which Thomas 3.
Catron, the pretent delegate to congress
from tia, territory is the head. As de-
scribed 10y him yesterday to reporter
~ the Republic, pollucd mltters in
New Mexico are unusually tangled at
present, even for a territory that is IA
nous tor the sensations 1t develops
alorg this line
There are apt to bo lively times in
Santa Fe next week" said Mr. Gortner.
The Legislature meets. and II serious
trouble is avoided during the urganizd-
tion many people will Lave good reason
60 feel surprised. On the returns OF the
recent election both houses ~ the legis.
lature are evenly divided between the
republicans and democrats In the sen.
ate ara six republicans and six demo.
Gratis and IN the house each party has
twelve members The rub will come
over the organization, rs both sides " II
make every effort 10 control, and such
sooues as prevailed under imilar condi
tiuns two years ago are confidently ex
pccted. with perhaps, more serioul
termination, as this time neither sid,
will be caught n1rpins. Two years age
tho house was oyer,y divided At thu
time ~ now, the secretary ot tho terri
tory, whose duty 3, Ia to administer th
oath 10 the members was a democrat
After several days spent In ineiT ctua
attempts 70 organize. IA democrats hi
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-28

vote her attention entirely to one man
her husband.
Kemble (glancing at the chess-play-
ers)-EXactly.
Mrs. Blair (toying with her chate-
laine) Have you ever considered diff
ferent marriage for yourself?
Kemble-No, not since l have been
married.
Mrs. Blair-You are satisfied?
Kemble-Absolutely! with enthu
siasm.) Mine has proved perfect
union.
Mrs. Blair (after some hesitation)--
And yet
Kemble (refects for moment, then
in decided tone)-Yes, will assist you.
You wish to recall a period prior to
your weeks infatuation for chess-play-
ing.
Mrs. Blair (tolerably successful in a
look of blank amazemenD-What are
you talking about?
Kemble-Yes, it was very absurd.
Mrs. Blair Cher memory reviving)-
Pardon me, you were.
Kcmble (chuckling)-To think |
wished to marry you.
Mrs. Blair Qaughing)- )-Ridiculous!
s-Kemble-IIow absolutely tired of one
another we should have been by now.
Mrs. Blair-Bored to death! 1t was
Providence that sent Blair just then.
Kemble-And Laura a month after!
1oi haa,,
clever.
Kemble-Clever is the right word. 1t
was a fortunate event in our lives, and
as such revealed an astounding vein OF
common sense. If we had married, the
''remorseleSs hand of fate" would have
been clearly betrayed.
Mrs. Blair-To sum up, we have been
provided with admirable partners tc
share the responsibilities of life.
Kemble-To bear the responsibilities
and provided ourselves with companions
to share the Responsibilities.
Mrs. Blair-What are the irresponsi
blities of life, pray?
Kemblc-Materia for paragraphs il
the society papers.
Mrs. Blair with an attempt at sever
ity)-I think it is time to join the ''ad
mirable partners" (Turning round ant
callingto the chess-playcrs.) Have yol
nearly finished your game, Frank?
Another Noice--Your husband is no
here, Mrs. Blair.
Kemble Qaughing)-Why, declare
it's young Trollope and Miss Steadman
| wonder where the others are.
CA short interval. Frank Blair ant
Alma Stafford have strollcd up.)
Mrs. Blair (not altogether pleased)-
Whatever have you two creatures beer
doing?
Alma (frankly)-Mr. Blair has beer
telling me such delightful fairy tale
in the conservatory!
Kimble (softly)-Fairy tales in tn
afternoon O! Blair, l thought yo1
were playing chess with Laura.
Blair (stroliing his mustache nerv
ously)-I was only recounting a few
folklore stories, and Miss Stafford wa
good enough to be interested in them
(Kemble gives him a kindly shake o
the head. Laura comes across the law
to the veranda.)
Laura-O! Alan, whatever do yol
Think have been learning?
Kemble-My dear girl. how should
Laura-Capt. Strickland has bee
teaching me ecarte in the summe
house.
Kcmble-IIas he? Gratefully.
How extremely kind of him! QIe rec
ollects that he does not particular
care for Strickland)
Laura o! he's delightful, AlM.!
Nater: Mrs. Kcmble and Blair ar
alone again.)
Mrs. Blair (thoughtfully)-I am nc
sure. Mr.. Kemble, but that | shall nc
take up some interesting study, sue
as-
Kcmble-Chess, or folklore stories
Mrs. Blair-perhaps; and you?
Kemble (airily)-O! | shall go wit
the tide.
Mrs. Blair-Yes?
: Kcmble-And teach my wife poke
and the thrce-card trick.--Black an
3 White.
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-28
EXPLAINS ITSELF.

Editors Citizen:
The following clipping appeared in
the Daily Citizen Of yesterdays date,
January IL:
The San Marcial Pee claims to have evidence
that the democrats propose to captGtc the leg
islaturc in about the same manner as they did
two years ago, aud IN support Of that declnra.
ton the last issue OF the Bee contained several
strong I'd toras on the subject, among them
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-28

"Nan. how does my new shirt waist
look?"
well. Kitty, TO tell the truth. IL looks
ns II you had made IL yourself ai md
night without lamp. Chicago Rec
ord.
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-28

Il heard that you got married TO your
present wife during the war" said a
Dallas man To- Maj Smile.
"No: that's mistake; but was half
shot when proposed to her" - Texas
SITTER.
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-28

CONDENSED TESTIMONY.

Chas II. Hood, broker and manufac
turcr's agent, Columbus, Ohio. ccrtilies
that DR.. Kings New Discovery has no
equal as Cough remedy J. d. Brown,
Prop st. james Hotel, Fort WAYNE Ind.
testifcs that he was cured of a cold OF
two years standing causadby La Grippe
by DR.. Kings New Discovery. b. F.
Merrill Baldwinsville, Mass, says that
he has used and recommended it and
never knew it to fail and would rather
have it than any doctor, because 1t always
cures Mrs. Hemming, 222 E. 25th ST..
Chicago always keeps it at hand and has
no fear of Group, because it instant ly re
ievcs. Free trial bottles at DR. NJ. G
Padcu's Drug Store.
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-28

Kcmble-Ah! | remember your in
fatuation for the game that week; the
next you were engaged.
Mrs. Blair (thinking it is time TO
change the subiecD-Frant thinks
Laura a sensible woman.
Kemblc-I have n fairly good opinion
Of her myself.
Mrs Blnir-And IL is so convenient
that they agree so well; the Old dcars
are simply started with chess. mi
croscope or cribbnge, and We are left
entirely free to
Kemble-Discuss politics.
Mrs. Blair-And the agricultural
question. Not one little bit of anxiety
can even have girls IKE Alma Stat
ford in the house.
Kcmble-Ycs. Laura and Blair Civ,
nbgurdly l;tlc trouble.
Mrs. Blair (thoughtfully) - They
would not have been badly matched.
Kcmblc- Ridiculous! Married pcopl,
should never be uf similar tcmpcrn
mcnt. They would wish to be nlway'
together. When is woman To know
what perfect freedom is unless IL Il
when She Is married?
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-07-10
NOTES.

The Pocatello band won new laurels
at our celebration. The praises given
II were general. Everybody had COM
plimentary word for IL.
Fort Hall sent over full delegation
10 ioin In the celebration OF the day.
Special trains were run from Pocatel-
10 and Idaho Falls and both towns con-
,ribuied literally to our numbers with
their brave young men and fair young
ladies.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-07-10
bunting Stores Sold.

Judge standrod, Tuesday, accepted
the bid Of Hon. John q. Brown for the
stock Of goods In Bunting's Blackfoot
store. and, at the same time, the oids
OF Miller Bros. for the goods In the pu-
bois store. -,
This is good for Blackfoot. Mr..
Brown has been an experienced ana
.uccossful merchant. For many years
he was Engaged in business at Pocatei-
10. being the managing member Of the
Arm OF Bible, Brown & Johnston ~
soon az he can get his new pnrchase
we'll IN hand, and ascertain just wna'
he has ON hand and what he needs %
will mi up his empty shelves and count
ers and conduct . business eommensu
rate with the demands Of the town an.
country tributary thereto and accord
inc 10 The best known and safest pian
Of the business.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-07-10
Gone 10 Toronto.

Rev. ]. II. Yosi, pastor Of the ". z.
church. Blacktoot, left Thursday morn
ing for Toronto, Canada, 20 attend the
International Conference Of Methodisis
and Epworth League meeting. Mr.
Yost Il the representative OF the Idaho
Leagues.
His BIackfoo, charge did well IN
granting him leave Of absence for the
trip Mr. Yost has been hard worker
during his two years pastorate, and the
rcst and the minaling with the ablcst
men Of the church from all over the
world will do him good. He hopes %
vi.i. hIs old home before his return.
He will DO at homo 10 time to attend
the Idaho Conference which will meet
in Caldwell about the 10th Of August.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-07-10

On Sunday last Cal Pelot started with
his race horse and sulky to go to Black
foot to participate in the races which
we're 10 take place next day as
part of the program for the Fourth of
July. When down opposite the Porter
ranch he suddenly came upon the car
cas- Of dead horse. The spirited ami
NAL he was driving SHE'D suddenly from
the road crushing one of the wheels of
the sulky and throwing Mr.. Pelot vio-
lentiy to the ground knocking him
senseless. He remained unconcious for
some time, not knowing how long.
When his senses returned he realized
what had happened and getting onto
his feet with difficulty looked around fol
horse and sullxy which he found not fai
away. The animal was badly skinned
up and the sulky completely wrecked
He secured the horse and painful,
made his way back to town on foot, con
cluding he did not want any race in hi
Just then at least. He was badly shaker
up and considerably bruised, but is i'm
proving slowly.-Idaho Falls Times.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-07-10
Largest In History.

KANSAS CRY. July 6.-Thc west
houI.d excursion business during the
part Hye days has been the largest In
the history Of raiIroading IN this part
of the country. Computations made To-
day show that from June 20 70 July 18th
inclusive the Union Pacific, in addition
10 lie regular service. handled i6 special
trains. each trains carrying m average
of 100 passengers, or an aggregate %
II. 700 for this line alone.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-07-10
SAVED HER BABE.
But Lost Her Own Life. Mrs. Oak
ley Of Dubois Killed by a Rum
away Horse.

LOGAN, July 5.-Mrs. Charles Oakley
and baby Of Dubois Ida, were at the
Richmond depot at noon to-day with
cart, when the horse, which was tied,
became frightened at the train which
was switching nearby.
In trying 10 control the horse, and at
the same time save the baby, which
was in the cart, the bride came OF the
horse and the animal started TO run.
Mrs. Oakley, who was standing in front
Of the horse was dragged distance OF
30 or 40 rods. One Of her arms was al
most torn of; she was struck by one OF
the shafts OF the cart and was ripped
open from the groin. terribly decorating
her breast, and she was otherwise in
iured.
She lived an hour and half after
the accident, but died before the arriv-
al OF doctor. The baby in the cart
escaped without injury.
The deceased leaves husband and
two small children. Mr.. Oakley who is
at Dubois was telegraphed for and will
arrive in the morning. Mrs. Oakley is
the daughter Of William c. Lewis OF
Richmoud, who was one Of the pioneers
OF Is49. She came 10 Richmond TO at
tend the funeral of her brother, who
about three weeks ago fell from load
al vva0on in the canyon. His leg was
injured by the fall and an ampntation
was necessary, which resulted in hi:
death. About three years previous te
this another brother was blown up with
giant powder and killed, making thres
deaths in the family within period o
three years.