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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-29
ABBREVIATED TELEGRAMS.

Former President Cleveland has been
retained by j. Edward Addicks in the
Bay State gas litigation.
Marsh fires are raging a few miles
south of Grantsburg, Wis.
John Sausman, aged 80 years, while
serenadins a new married couple at
Hixton, Wis. fell dead.
policeman is guarding the home at
Chicago of George +. Brown, general
manager OF the Pullman Palace Car
company. 2i14 Prairie avenue. Mr..
Browns household has been ANNOYED
by repeated visits from a man suppose
to be crazy.
Thomas Redmond, alias Texas Tom
was convicted before Judge Payne at
Chicago of the murder of John Stuart.
the jury fixing his punishment at i'm
prisonment in the penitentiary for life.
The gold output OF California in 1896
was s17,1sl. So. an increase over 1895 of
S1.Si1,2i5. The yield of silver was 1922. =
436. n decrease of s177,S53.
Rev. c. o. Brown. who recently fig
ured in the San francisco church trou-
bles, has accepted q call to the pastorate
of the Green Street Congregational
church, Chicago.
NJ. c.. Averoff the Greek millionaire
who was instrumental in reviving the
Olympian games. has subscribed a total
of 0.000. 600 francs (s6.000,00O to the war
fund
Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria
and the car were present yesterday at
brilliant review of the troops Of the
st. Petersburg garrison.
The navy department has issued or
ders to have the battleship Iowa put
into commission for the first time at
League Island navy yard on the 18th Of
June.
Colonel ]. S. Mosby is reported very
much better and the strongest hopes
are entertained of his entire recovery.
The committee having the question in
charge has selected Denver, Colo, as
the place of meeting of the Y. NJ. C. A
in 1899. London. Ont, gets the confer
ence of secretaries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-29
ARE FOR MAI. BuFoRO.
move ment to Have the Popular C ,nsul at
Fl Paso Retained.

move ment to Have the Popular 1nsul at
FL Paso Retained.
The northwestern implement man.
ufacturers. including those of Rock
Island, Moline, Monmouth, Perm.
Pekin, Canton, etc have prepared a
petition to President Mckinley ask.
ing that Louis NJ. Buford, of Rock
Island, be retained as consul at Ell
Paso del Norte. Mexico. The Farm
Implement News, speaking of this
matter in its issue Of April %, saws:
HE ~as appointed BY President
Cleveland and has served with credit
to the government and great salts
faction to all who do business in
Mexico through that point of en-.
trance. He is perfectly we'll quail
fed to look after the interests of
American manufacturers seeking
Mexican trade. and particularly Of
those who make agricultural imple-
ments, as he was formerly q manu-
facturer of this class of goods, and
has wide knowledge of their uses
and their adaptability to the new
market, as well as an extensive &C.
quaintance with their makes. Be-
sides, Maj. Buford's manners and
education peculiarly fit him for the
position and have made him very
popular with the people of Mexico"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-29
The pain that sometimes strikes a

The pain that sometimes strikes q
man at the most inopportune moment
is due to indigestion. 1t may come
10 the midst Of dinner and make
the feast a mockery. 1t is a remind
er that he may not eat what he
chooses, nor when he chooses. He is
slave to the weakness of his stom-
ach. A mans health and strength
depend upon what he gets out of
his food. This depends on his diges-
ton. Remove the obstruction BY
taking DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
They are positive cure for consti-
stipation and its attendant ills
headaches, sour stomach. flatulence,
dizziness. biliousness and s.heart-
burn" The Pellets are very gentle
in their action. They simply assist
nature. They give no violent
wrench to the system. They cause
no pain, nor gripping.
Send Fl one-cent stamps to cover
cost Of mailing only, and receive free
copy Of DR.. Pierce's Medical Ad-
wiser. Address, Worlds Diepensary
Medical Association. Buffalo, N. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-29
Vacation Tours-

The Rock Island route ticket office
IN this city is bureau of informa-
tlon upon matters pertaining to
transportation of passengers via all
rail-. lake or ocean lines. A great
variety OF summer tours to points Of
interest in America and Europe is
onereo at unusually low rates.
through tickets on sale to all parts
OF the world. A number of person
ally conducted excursions are being
arranged for the coming season.
For full particulars call at c., X L.
4 r. ticket Office or address John
Sebastian. G. p. A., Chicago or L. 10 /.
Alien, General Agent, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-29
THE ARGUS, THURSDAY. APRIL 20 1897,
WALKED INTO THE SEWER
But John stunkei slut Insists That He
Was eober.

But John stunkei stu, Insists That He
Was sober.
John Stunkel. peddler, whose
home is in Davenport. walked into q
sewer on Third avenue, between
Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets.
He WAS pulled out by Off,
Ger Mccarthy. He carried q load
Of booze greatly in excess of the
limit fixed by the laws of navigation.
John came up smiling before Po-
lice Magistrat Schroeder today. He
was fined s. and costs, and was very
much put out when told he was
charged with being drunk. He in
sisted that he was sober when he fell
into the ditch. There were two dan
ger lights on either side of the OPEN
ing. but the flame Of Johns lamp
harmonized 50 we'll with them that
he was not attracted by anything un.
usual. He sustained q number OF
bruises in the body. He paid the
fine and had money to spare.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-29
COUNTY BUILDING.
TrnnsfeH0.

April 27-Frank Litter to Sarah
Anderson, lot 2. block j, Prospect
Park, Moline, $500.
Samuel W. Bowser to Mary Han
sen, tract OF ~ acres 6. 16. 5w, 5000.
Edward D. Sweeney ct al to Wesley
N. Hanna, part lots and 5, block Z,
Black Hawk add, Rock Island,
$503.02.
John A. Cramer to John B.
Cramer, part east 2 acres IS, IS, 2w
$500.
John B. Cramer to Elizabeth era
mer, part east 2 acres IS, Is, 2w,
$500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-29
MEETING OF THE TURNER socIErIE
st. Louis, Mo-, May lilo. 81 for the Round
Tsip.

S'' Aouis' mo-, may 4 10, 81 for the Round
Tsip.
The Chicago. Peoria & St. Louis
q. Il. has been selected as the Of
fetal route, offering the best facili-
ties, Peoria to St. Louis and return.
Four trains daily.
The extreme low rate of 81 for the
round trip for this occasion.
Special trains will leave Peoria
wednesday, May 5, and Saturday,
May 8. at 1880 p. m, consisting OF
free reclining chair cars, elegant day
coaches and vestibule sleeping cars.
Dates OF sale, May 4, 5, 6. Z, and g.,
good for return trip up to and in
Guiding May 10.
Tickets good on all regular as we'll
as special trains.
No change Of cars via this route.
W. j. MCLEAN,
Gen. Pass. and Ticket Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-29
TOWN TOPICS.

Drs. Silvis & NTH, dentists.
Clarence Eddy, the great orgauist.
this evening.
John G. Cary, of the Ste Ring Ga
zette, is in the city.
j. N. Huntoon returned today
from q business visit at Louisiana,
Mo.
They have just arrived in town.
your dealer has them, "Happy Bills"
call for one.
r. G. Young. superintendent of
schools, accompanied by Mrs. Young.
left this morning for Chicago.
All good things comes to him who
waits; Happy Bill" has come to
supply that long felt want. Get one.
Mrs A. C. Carpenter, of Tacoma,
Wash, is visiting at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. J. w. Crandall, S:5 Twenty
fifth street.
A new official time card for the
Rock Island & Peoria railway is be.
ing gotten Cp by j. S. Streeper, of
the local ticket Office.
Joseph Rosenfield returned to Des
Moines this morning after q visit
with relatives. He is now located at
Des MONIES. where he is connected
with drug company.
Mrs. Morris Rosenfield and daugh-
ter, Miss Irene. and sons. Walter
and Charles, leave May ~ for Eu-
rope, on a visit to Mr.. Roseufield,
who is under treatment in Germany.
The fine new pipe organ at the
Methodist church will have its quail.
ity fully tested when played by Clar-
ence Eddy. Americas greatest organ
ist. Don't fail to hear him.
A meeting of the property holders
residing from Tenth to Eighteenth
avenues and between Thirtieth and
Forty-sixth streets is to be held at the
residence of George Bick on Thirty
eighth street Sunday at 8 p. M, t.
consider matters of Importance.
| The new Dubuque made a good
swift run on her up trip, on which
she passed here Monday morning
She ran the 65 miles between Bur
lington and Muscatine in little ovel
six hours, and did equally we'll abov'
and below here ut favorable points
/ Clarence Eddy. the great organist
arrived at noon today. His CRANE
organ concert in the Methods,
church this evening will be the op
portunity of . lifetime. He leaves
the last of May to make his home il
London and may never again b.
heard in America.
The Interior, the Presbyterian or
gan, published at Chicago, contain
an extended account of the meetin,
at Rock Island of the Woman's Pres
byterian Board of Missions of tn
northwest. There are also mum be-
of cuts of prominent men and womel
in church work here.
The Office of master mechanic o
the Rock Island & st. Louis divisio,
of the Burlington has been tempo
rarily abolished. and the work will
hereafter be looked after by Supt. w
G. Besler in conjunction with hi
other duties. The position was helt
by c. w. Eckerson, who subse
|, lquently died. until his transfer t,
Burlington. This move is mad
with view to shaving the expense
account.
The Woman's Christian Temper
/ ance Union has subscribed $40 to tn,
, local India relief fund, and a promi
/ nent business man of Moline left
: $40 bill with DR.. Stewart yesterday
The fund is rapidly growing, and
will be $1,000 with the addition oil
another 500. The local committee
is anxious that those who have mad,
pledges pay over the amounts, a.
it is necessary that the money bt
sent in Immediately,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-29
What IS Home

without PrettiIy pspered
walls and pretty furnish
ings? Il only takes . little
money to 60 . long way 1t
the prices Nc are now sell
ing. We have the very best
paper hsngsrs cad our
prices ere ~ Low - the
lowest.
Adams wall Paper c..
$40. 313. 3ll Twentieth 0t.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-29

The best Saive in the world for
Cuts, Bruises. Sores. Ulcers, Salt
Rheum. Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands. Chilblains. Corns, and all
Skin Eruptions. and positively cures
Piles. or no pay required. It Is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price IS cents per
box. For sale by Hartz q Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-29
Obituary.

Funeral services for Patrick Cass
will be held at st. Joseph's church
at O'Clock tomorrow morning. To-
torment will be at St. Marguerite's
cemetery. Davenport.
John, 2-year-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Burke, All Forty-second
street, died at IL O'Clock today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-29
Doar Tobacco s,,t and smok. Your LIZ,
Away.

IL you want to quit tobacco using
easily and forever, be made well,
strong. magnetic, full Of new life and
vigor, take No-To-Bac, the wonder
worker that makes weak men strong.
Many gain ten pounds in ten days.
Over 100000 cured. Buy No-To-Bac
from your own druggist, who will
guarantee . cure. Booklets and SAM
pies mailed free. Addres Sterling
Kennedy company. Chicago or New
York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-29

When bilious or costive eat a Cas-
caret. candy cathartic, cure guaran-
teed, 10 cents, q cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-29
Have You Kidney Trouble?

A so cent trial bottle of Foley's
Kidney Cure will prevent serious re-
suits from this fatal disease. Sold
by NJ. F. Bahnsen.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1897-12-01
z1ESsKszsS!Ia32s[s&
CURES WHERE All ELSE FAILS.
est Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use I
kSSISESyzAIi&alsZH

Monday is sale day, and there
being a considerable amount of
property advertised 10 be sold, it is
expected that q large crowd will be
in town and we are looking forward
to large collection. Deliu quents
don't let US be disappointed.
The Yule e-tide time is fast stapproach-
ing aud it is time to lap in your sup
plies Of fancy groceries, raisins, nuts,
igs, candies, eYaporated and foreign
and domestic fruits, S. \. Hendrix,
Columbia, is the cheapest place to
buy them. His stock cannot be
excelled
Hilton's Iodoform Liniment will
kill the poison from poison Ivy,
counteract poison from bites Of
snakes, stings Of insects. In sure
cure fer sore throat. Will cure any
case of sore mouth. 25c.
Pick Harris co!ored had a pre;im-
mary hearing before Magistrate Saw
yer Saturday on the charge of stea!
ing S42. 10 from Frank Thomas, S5O
Of this sum was recovered and Pick
now lanquishes in Jail awaiting trial
at the next term of count.
A firm of Columbia merchants pro,
pounds this important question tc
the readers OF the Dispatch. "1ou
are going to cat during the holidays
are you no;?" and they ask the ques
ton not to be irquisitive but in order
to tell you that you can save big
money by purchasing your groceries
at Lorick & Lowrance. They have
in stock everything needed for the
household during the days wher
good eating is the order. Send fo'
price list from which you can make
your purchases and your orders vii
receive prompt and careful attention
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1897-12-01
Sheriif'S Sales.

DI VIRTUE OF A ] EcRETAL OR
ID der passed III lie Court OF Common
Pleas for Lexington c1Wnty nnd State OF
South Carolina. in the case Of William
Wells against 6 corgia A. Willis. / will sell
at pntl:c outcry to the highest bidder, be-
fore the court hcuse door 1T Lexington, 5
G, during the usual Eours CT sale, on
the first Moudty in December. 1897, hex
the following tract 0. lau'l, to-wit:
"All tia. CO. tin piece, or trac: OF land
siturtc, lying and being in the county Of
Lexington aid State aforesaid. AID coE-
tanning sixty ::crcs. he the SAME more or
less. and iornd, Il at present on the
north by 4 M:n!s E,ud, and Oh the scH!h
by Il lire maCc by G.. f. S,c:Gnian and J.
=. Edwards. |: hriE9 :. lart Of il tract
known as III: George Sicchman home
l1ac.
IcrIS o! S.!r nnc-i,tl cash balance IN
one year ltnm G,y nt s.l". accur,d by
bond Ut ,i.:. pnr ATS / "nd il mortgage 81
the llni >.,ih via .rAc to purchaser t"
pay ali cash inlrir,S' To p.y for papers,
i. Ii E,tG!IMAN, : l. {.
Nov Is. 1891 JvJ
E'i:d x Drr!.vr. At:orny y.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1897-12-01
SDecial Referees Sale

DT VIRTUE OF \ DE ;KEE OF THE
ID Court nt E numnn Pleas tor LeXin3
ton county. South Carolina. in the cue OF
4. J.. Hook, plaintiff, against IL. A. Si'Ann,
~ Administrator .: the Estate OF Henry
}rookrr decreased! Bette Erookcr, La"ra
D:ookcr Mtry Br""krr and Clarlssa
I'rooL.r defendants. viii sell to the high
est bi,ldu 1T publIr 'n:cry. before ihc
court hons: lonr i'll Lexington. s. C., DIR
ing the u,,l;,i huug5 If %;lsc. on III" first
Nrnd,v III Drrrum r. jSJ;
All that piece. parcel, plantation or act
IF land situate. lyir" and being III SAID
county and St.ttr. on Sc"titer cree k, waters
Of Congarcr creek, Id 'lrir;- lands o; Mrs
rcrra sharpe. q ."r:;r >hcaly, Mrs. C''tlit-
r.n, C"o.icr, Gh.Scy VI, rritt, Ellis Shar!c
irwin Spr,:, AMI Others. containing thr""
hundred l:i'D, acres. NOR" or Jess.
JERMS Onr-lmlt cash; the balance in
twelve :uunthS, with interest from day OF
ale, secured by brnl Of purchaser a'"'
mortgage of tn" prc:li.";, s.'ij with lcar"
to the pnr. r.'!l'>'.r to pay all cash. Twenty
five dollars t" be- pail down immediately
or the premises sill Ec re odd III H. minutes,
at the risk of th" former purchaser. Pnr
chaser to ply Tor payers.
SAMUEL Is. GEORGE,
Special Referee
November :, l1J7 -is:'.
J Brooks WiuH lrl, Attorney.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1897-12-01

IN OBEDIENCE TO THE JUDGMENT
/ of the Court Of Common Pleas for Lex
ington county, South Carolina, in the cast
Of +. l. Sandrl plaintiff against Mo!lle
Eleazer, George Summer, John Summer,
Preston Summer, Fran ce' Simmer, Mary
Jane Summer and Nanuel Summer defend
ants, / will sell to tie highest bidder at
public outcry before the conrt house door
in , exiugton. 5. c.. during tie legal EoTr>
of sale. on the first Monday in December.
1891 al tlat piece parcel or tract OF land.
lying. being and situate in Broad River
township. Lexington county, South Caro-
lima, containing siAty lGp acres. more or
less, aid b undcd by IT," lands OF W. +. 7
ualtiwanGcr. lanes \. Summer, and others
ana being the pace where !, the SAID }.
Edward Summer, now reside.
Terms one half cash, the balance on Il
credit OF one Year, with interest from dty
of sale, secured by l:ond of tic purchaser
and Ii "rtGagc OF the pr'nlio'S sold: tn
Purchaser +" ply Tor papers. Upon tallur"
u! the purchaser 10 comply the PREMISE
vii; bc Immediately r,S"ld, ut the risk "t
,hr former purchaser.
II a. SpANN,
E &. &. 7. and g. 5
Env 9;h. 1891 lw'
Graham 4 Nelson, Attorneys.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1897-12-01
POMARIA LODGE No. Isl.

A regular communication of Po-
maria Lodge No. Isl. A.'.F.'.M.'. will
be held, on Saturday, Dec. 4th, in
Masonic Hall, Peak, S. G., at I
o'clock p. III. sharp. An election for
officers for the next ensuing Masonic
year will be held: payment Of dues,
and other business OF Importance
transacted.
Tie Ladies' eastern S'ar" will
convene same evening at 3 o'clock P.
u. Brothers and Sisters take due
notice, and govern yourselves accord
inrlv. JNO. G.. SWYGERT,
Worshipfnl Master.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1897-12-01

There is no medicine in the world
equal to Chamberlains Cough Rem
edy for the cure OF throat and lung
diseases. This is a fact that his
been proven in. numberless cases
Here is sample of thousands of let
ters received: Il have tried Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy while suf-
fering from a severe throat trouble,
and found immediate and effective
relief. I can unhesiJatingly recon-
mend it."-Edger W. Whittemore,
Editor Grand Rivers (ky.) Herald.
For sale at j. E. ksufmanns drug
store.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1897-12-01
BuckIen's Arnica SalYe.

The Best Salve in the worA fol
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles
OF no pay required. tits guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale at J. E. Kaufman S.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1897-12-01

A Tennessee lady, Mrs. J. ".
Towle. of Philadelphia, Tern, has
been using Chambellaip's Congd
Remedy for ber baby, who is subject
to Group, and says Of it: Il find it
Just as good as you claim it to be.
Since I've had your Cough Remedy,
baby has been threatened with Group
ever so many times, but I would give
him dose of the Remedy and it
prevented his having it every time.
Hundreds of mothers say the same.
Sold by J. E. Kaufman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1897-12-01
If the Baby is Cutting Teeth.

Be sure and use that old and well
tried remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Sooth
ing Syrup for children teething. Il
soothes the child, softens the gums.
allays all pain, cures wind collie and
is the best remedy for diarrhea
Twenty five cents bottle.
It is the best of all
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1897-12-01
WANTED AGENTS.

"Thq Confederate S9l'Ii2r in llr Civil War,
last published, c"H:aiHs 500 pages Il is
inches. ana Wy !, TO large Battle Seer cs,
Portraits, MI'+ &c. The crc1test and
largest War Beck ever published, and The
onlv ore that does justice to Tie Conte lcr-
ate scl.li,r alG til. caH>c he fought for.
Con.oi,te in nn" volume. agents wanted
everywhere to =, ! lis book on onr Ecw
and easy plan Many 0: Che lady and gem
t,e;ucn au.!ltS Wlir ;.r,. al WORK ',r- making
rom Si,U 70 S2nn pr month. Veterans,
Snrs and Daughters ot Veterans. AMI othtr'
interested are rtuleotel TO send for Il beau
ful illustrated ,!escri .,ti>e circu'ar (trce}
and terms to agents. Address. COURIER
Journal Jor Prl>rlHG Co., louisville. KY.
Nov 81 ,ilIl -
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1897-12-01
Barn Eurred.

About ten days ago barn en- the
plantation of Mr.. Arthur Nunamaker
in Lower Dutch Fork was bu,Ced.
It contained q lot of cotton in the
seed, besides fodder, hay and farm
ing implements.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1897-12-01
A Narrow Escape.

The little daughter of Mr.. Alb
Corley while playing in a cotton
patch in which her father was pick
ing cotton last Wednesday got too
close to the fire and her clothes
ignited. Mr.. Corley, in tearing the
clothes from the burning child, had
his hand painfully and severely
burned and by his prompt action
saved his little gill from a fearful
death. The child was painfully but
not severely burned. It was Ger
tainly a narrow escape.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1897-12-01
Merry Xmas"

The question of giving a holiday
present is now to be considered. My
line of Holiday Goods is optn and
YOU are invited to call and inspect
the same. No danger OF giving a
present like the one of last year.
Everything new. Something nice
and useful from ) cents to $.
Julian E. Kaufman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1897-12-01
Ne Cure-No Pay.

That is the way all druggists sell
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic for
Chills and Malaria. 1t is simply
Iron and Quinine in a tasteless form.
Children love it. Adults prefer it to
bitter rauseating tonics. Price, SOC