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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-07
SENATOR GEORGE L. sHorP.

mics In the present. But, as habit long
acquired, he must face the door when he
sits down in a public place, and he IN
consciously feels uncomfortable in any 9th.
er position. There arc few men who know
him well enough to know this fact
And another thing can tell you about
him, said the senator "Heis as alert to-
day all the time as IL he were out on the
trail and in dread Of n surprise. He no
tees everything that Is said and done
about him. j have been surprised in even
ing conversations to hear him narrate the
events Of the day in the senate. No man
on the floor carries away with him every
day such a perfect picture Of the occur
FENCES of the day. He can narrate in detail
what every senator said, what he did
when he entered the chamber, with whom
he conversed and how he appeared. He
sees what the little page boys are doing,
where they go, whom they serve and all of
tne moving panorama on the floor He
KNOWS which galleries were filled and the
character of the people who were present.
Al! OF this comes from his early training
and experience.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-07
Apple Butter Like Grn

The first thing to do is to secure Some
good, sweet cider tapple cider) and boil
II half away. This should be done the
day before you expect TO begin with the
apples. l use porcelain lined kettle
that holds five gallons. Boil IL half
away and let il remain in the kettle
overnight ON the back of tho stove. The
advantage Of this is il is warm and will
begin cooking earlier. As soon rs posi-
BILE the next morning / begin and pre-
pare the apples rs for sauce and put in
to the cider all il will hold. Fill the pot
full to the top, and as il cooks soft keep
putting in more apples to keep the ket.
tie full until il is quite thick and let
cook slowly and stir very often. ms il
will burn very readily il it is over too
hot n fire. Ii needs to be cooked long
time. | never finish mine in one day |;
simply move it back on the stove where
it will not cook, but keep warm over
night When IL is done, il will be cooked
away considerably and thick and dark
like n jam or marmalade. DO not sweet
en- until nearly done. ns it burns more
quickly, and by cooking away ms it does
10 might lie too sweet. Use white sugar
and sweeten to taste. Iuse no spices, as
consider they spoil the flavor of the cider
and apples. II they are used. they should
be of the very best and carefully added
This recipe keeps perfectly without be-
ing put up alright. put IL i'm stone
jars and tic cloth over IL merely to
keep out dust.-Practical Farmer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-07
Strange Ballroom Scene.

Seldom is a ballroom the scene Of such
an event as took place not long ago at
Caoiz. A magnificent ball was being given
Oy the Gaditan club, and the entertain
ment was In full swing, when the Mar
gus de Casa I-aiglesia, formerly Spanish
minister at Washington, and subsequently
emoassador in London, was seized with a
nt ana fell to the floor. His condition ap-
Peared so alarming that the doctors or
uereu the last sacrament to be admins
tered TO him. As the priest arrived with
the viaticum the orchestra PLAYED the royal
march. all the ladies knelt down and
crossed themselves in true Spanish fashion,
as did most of the men. Happily, the old
diplomats condition improved so greatly
a little afterward that he was able TO 10
removed, and the ball, after this strange
interruption, continued until O'Clock in
the morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-07
ALWAYS ON THE ALERT.
Senator Shoup Invariably Takes His Meal
With His Face Toward the Door

81 was surprised one day in tho senate
restaurant" said one of the older senators
today, when / saw Senator Shoup Skin.
mishing around for a seat facing the door.
He refused several seats which were offer.
ed him, and finally found one so situated
that he could see everybody who entered
the restaurant door. I asked what made
him so particular, and he said:
1T may seem strange to you, and un.
doubtedly it does, but as a matter of fact
couldn't eat a mouthful IL r;y back was
to the door. For many years carried my
life in my hand, and was on the lookou,
for trouble all the time. always ate ms
meals with my face to the door and a
brace of revolvcrs in my lap
knowing Senator Shoup as I do, ]
was not surprised ut his explanation"
said the senator. II know how Shoup lived
as a scout on the frontier. I know that
Louis Wetzel, Daniel Boone and Buffalo
Bill encountered no more dangers and nc
more risks of their lives than George
Shoup. He served his country with great
credit, and never sought distinction for
his services. OF course he has no fear
now, for he has long since put behind him
the frontier life of danger He fears nc
enemies of the past and he has 10 enc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-07

about the country In the vicinity Of fore
Sumner, never stopping long at any place.
The men who had assisted in the first cap-
ture of the Kid now made themsel ves
scarce, feeling sure that the Kid would try
TO obtain revenge Garrett made no public
attempt to continue the search for the e.
capped criminal, but he was busy forming
plan for his capture.
One day he set out with two compauious
from Roswell Garrett determined to no 70
Pete Maxwell's ranch, knowing that Max
well was n good friend Of the Kid. The
three men arrived ut the Maxwell ranch
about midnight. Leaving two Of them ON
guard In front. Garrett walked into the
house and awakened Maxwell While he
was talking there the Kid came around
the corner Of the house, and, seeing two
strangers standing there on guard. he
dashed into the house, exclsiming in Span.
ish, "who comes there
Garrett saw the intruder enter the room
and whisper to Maxwell, "who IL AZ.
Pete." Maxwell did not reply. The out.
law approached the bed where Maxwell wns
lying and repeated his question. The room
was dark and Garrett remained updiscov.
cred until Billy had touched the bed, when
he saw a stranger sitting on the side of the
bed. Quickly retreatinR 10 the door. be
called: "Who's that? Who's that
"That's him." whispered Maxwell to
Garrett, and he slipped out Of the bed and
crouched down on the floor behind. Gar
rett raised his revolver and fired twice.
All this happened in moment There
was no time for questioning. The outlaw
fell at the first shot, the guard rushed in
from without; but Billy the Kid was
dead. His revolver was grnsped in one
hand and butcher knife in the other. He
had not been given time to fire, and II
was something Of a mystery to the gcner.
al public why he did not fire when he first
detected strangers about the place.
Thus ended the career of Billy the Kid.
who had intimidatcd the entire country
for several hundred miles around. Gar
rett's fame increased throughout the whole
country, and many bad citizens decided 10
emigrate without delay. After the trou-
bles had died away and criminals had been
tried and sentenced either to death or 10
long terms in the penitenfinry Garrett.
who served for time as sheriff Of Lincoln
county, retired to quiet life once more and
pursued his calling as n cattle grower.
This year he was recalled once more 10
chase down murderers and rustlers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-07

Editor Morrison, of the worthing.
ton, Ind, Sun, writes: You have .
valuable prescription in Electric
Bitters, and ! can cheerfully recon.
mend il for constipation and sick
headache. and as a general system
tonic it has no equal" Mrs. Annie
Stehle, 2625 Cottage Grove avenue.
Chicago. was all run down, could
not eat nor digest food, had q back.
ache which never left her and fel,
tired and weary, but six bottles OF
Electric Bitters restored her health
and renewed her strength. Price sc
cents and 81. Get q bottle ct Hartz
& Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-07
COMMON SENSE CURE.
Pyramid Pile Cure Cures Piles Per.
msnently BY Curing the
Cause.

RemsrkableR emedy which IL Bring.
ing Comfort to Thousands
Of Sufferers.
Probably half the people who see
this article suffer from piles. Il Z.
one OF the commonest diseases and
one OF the most obstinate. People
have il for years and Just because I,
IL not Immediately fatal they neg
lect IL. Carelsssncss causes no end
OF suffering. Carelcssuess about 50
simple thing as piles has often
caused death. Hemorrhsges occu,
from no apparent cause and loss o,
blood causes death. Hemorrhages
occur during surgical treatment.
often causing death.
Piles are simple In the beginning
and easily cured. They can be cured
even in the worst stages. withou,
pain or loss Of blood, quickly. surely
and completely. There Is only one
remedy that will do it-Pyramid
Pile Cure.
1t allays the Inflammation imme.
diately. heals the irritated surface
and with continued treatment re-
duces the swelling and puts the
membranes into good. sound healthy
condition. The cure 10 thorough and
permanent.
Here are some voluntary and unso.
licited testimonials We have lately
rec sived:
Mrs. NJ. c. Hinkly. col Mississippi
street. Indianapolis, Ind, says: Have
been sufferer from the pain and an
noyance Of piles for Is years: the
Pyramid Pile Cure and Pyramid Pills
gave me immediate relief and in a
short time complete cure.
Major Dean, of Columbus. Ohio,
says: Il wish 10 add to the number
of certificates as to the benefits de-
rived from the Pyramid Pile Cure.
| suffered from piles for 40 years.
aud from itching piles for 20 years.
and two boxes Of the Pyramid Pile
Cure has efrectually cured me-"
Most druggists cell Pyramid Pile
Cure. il not, will get it for You IL you
ask them to. 1t is one dollar per
package. and is put up only by the
Pyramid Drug company, Albion.
Mich.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-07

cnoA0o. Boog soLAaD . PAoSUyo
nanSsf-f!n.e ca - purcAasse - ~
FAIRY ers' sssss ssnh n. r,unosr. Ass.t.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-07
LEGAL.
Administrator Notes.

AdmtniftrotoY'0 Notice.
Bssafs q james ~. Dyer. Deceased
Tns undefpixpec having hese arpo1nta1 oAmin-
lsirssns q he estate Of Jssss ". pyf. ls.s q
tse county of koce Leland. stsie 81 ulsno4e. g.
eeseed. hereby gives notice thsi he will sp1,eas
before The ooonfy oousf 81 ncck leland coun-
~. a The once % the elesk Of ssid couri. IN
the city q Rock leland. sf the March term. on
TIC ara Nondsy IN March. psxi. % which time
eli perScns having eisims sxsinst esie -.
purpose Of hssing The same adjnstee.
An pcr~ons tndebt 10 said estate srs rcooeefr
s 60 70 make isnee's's payment 70 me unsss
bsscd TIE ssh dsy % Dcoemser. A. d. SEQ.
soas ". TnEnAse. Administrator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-07
Don't Tobacco Spit and smoke -Four Lis,
Away.

II you want 20 quit tobacco using
easily and forever, be made we'll,
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-B ac
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, 1897-01-07
Foiey's Honey ana Tar

Cough Syrup wherever introduced 4.
considered the most pleasant and ef
fective remedy for all throat and
lung complaints. II 10 the only
prominent cough medicine that con.
tains no opiates and that can safely
be given to children. Sold by NJ. =.
Bahnsen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-07


your little pamphlet. 1 thought 1
would give your medicine a trial, and
it is wonderful how quickly it relieved
me. l recommend it for all women
who suffer with painful menstruation."
-MRs GEORGE NEHRBoss, Crittendon,
Eric Co.. \. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-07
Rhsnrnassso CARED IN . nny.

"Mystic Cure" for rheuma tism
and neuralgia cures in ] 70 8 days.
Its action upon tie system 10 re-
markable and mysterious. Il re-
moves at once the cause, and the
disease Immediately disappears. TIE
first dose greatly relieves. IS cent?.
Sold BY Otto Grotjan, druggiss. Rock
Island. and Gust 6chlegel q Bon, go
West Second street. Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-07

Ihe city of Frankfort, In Germany, has
An ordinance which does not permit beg
gine with musical accompaniment excsps
On Wednesday,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-11
DIED.
GoW-At bridgeport. Sunday. May ?, 1897,
nj li:S0 a. m, JAMES COW, in the C5th
y.oF. NJ HE are

Gow-At bridgeport: sunday. May ? l9i,
NJ 1880 q. m, JAMES HON' III the V'th
year OF his age.
Interment at Weeks cemetery. Tuesday
afternoon at 800 o'clock Friends OF
the family are invited.
WARRINGTON Sunday, May p l@i, a
10 o'clock a. M. GEORGE NAHRLlNG
In his 18th year.
Funeral from the residence Of A. NahrllnG
a Indiana street, on Tuesday afternoon
at : o'clock. Friends Invited to attend
In;ermcnt at Greenwood cemetery.
SADLER-sunday morning, May 2, 1897, a.
s o'clock. CATH ERNIE. vile OF the
late Isaac r. sadler In her iSth year,
Funeral services at the residence OF her
son.ln-law Louis Paul No. North
Huron street. on Tuesday afternoon at
o'clock. Friends OF the family respects
fully invited TO attend,
Interment at PcniusulRr cemetery.
FARIs-Ou Monday, May 10, 1897, ut 9:i5
a M. at his residence, corner MAnhat-
tan and Western avenue, Allegheny
CIV, Pa. OF bronchial consumption.
WILL $. FAIRS, In the ilst year OF his
age.
Funeral notice hereafter.
ACHEsON-At Baltimore. Md. on Friday.
NAV :. 1870. Mrs. LANlNiA ACHESON.
rcliCt Of the late j, T., AChCSon, IN the
18th year OF her age.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-11

On account Of State meeting Of Uni
form Rank Knights OF Phythlas
the Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway
will sell excursion tickets TO Toledo on
May q and % at rate OF one fare for
the round trip, good for return TO anu
Including May IS 1891,
For particulars coll on r. r. Law
renee, General Agent, % City Bank
building, telephone 92i. or at depot
Eighteenth and Market streets.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-11

In che criminal court. the case of Jack
o'Neal. charged with the schamora
robbery. was set FOR the 9th inst.
Case Of State VS.. Klttie Lee Will come
up for trial to-day.
In the circuit court. part two the case
Of Rupp against Burkorte for damages
10 property. WAS given TO the jury.
The case OF Horkheimer against Haw'
La. L. On lrLnl
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-11
THE PARK GROVE LOT SALE
Wa Decided Success, a Large NHmbsr OF
Lots BEING Sold.

Lots Being sold.
The lot sale ut Park Grove yesterday
afternoon was decided success. n
large number OF the most desirable 10.
cations being disposed The attend.
nnce Of bidders was very gratifying.
Nuctloneer w r. Halter was In his
best form and kept the bidders in great
good humor This new location OF sub.
urban homes promises TO be one Of the
most popular on the National Road, A.
purchasers have all the comforts and
convenicnces Of the clty--nntural gas,
water and electric light
Among the sales made yesterday
were the following: Lot No. II, Charles
Klein. sG5; No 10. $685. No. Is, Sl6j, No.
IA. $3.50. all to otto Tyson T.. r.
Hughes No II. $500 James Beams, No.
~ 500 T.. p. Hughes, No. IL, $500.
peter Hoe No 10. $3.50 Anton p. Hess,
No ,. 5000 No 2. {575 otto G. Hess.
No. So $500; No, SO, $500.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-11

rare opportunity TO become an en-.
cIrnI Hteu6VTA phsT 10 offered In = special
CIHGS now last about beginning at MOise'S
ITuGIneas Academy. PupIlS who began
only three mOnthA since are OBTAINING
EMPLOYMENT, aud are giving perfect
AatiIfaCtiOn.
taught, and IL the only one guaranteeing
For terms aud particulars see or addrsS
I.H. NOISE,
1898 IRln street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-11

ACCORDING to the newspapers, an
Ohio husband became the happy father
OF seven children not long ago. OF the
seven all lived but one. II is to be hoped
ne laid In a supply OF Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. the only sure cure for
Group, whooping- colds and
coughs. and so insured his children
against these diseases. For sale by
druggists.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-11

THIRTY years Is n long time to fight
30 pnlnruI a trouble rs piles. but Jacob
Mitchell. Of Unlonvillc, Pa. struggled
tbnt lang before he tried DeWitts
Witch Hazel Salvc which quickly and
pcrmnncntly cured him II Is equnlly
objective IN eczema and all skin aflec-
tIons. Charles Il, Goethe, corner Market
ana Twelfth streets: Bowie q Co,
Bridgeport; Peabody & Son, Benwood.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-11

The sale OF lots ut Park Grove. part Of
Wheeling Park grounds. will take place
this afternoon. and parties desiring
cheap suburban property would do well
to attend. a free excursion to the
grounds will be run by the Wheeling &
Elm Grove railroad at ESQ o'clock this
afternoon. Natural gas. electric light
and water on the grounds.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-11
Will FAIRS DEAD.
The Former Wheeling Newspaper
Man Has Passed Away.
Mr.. FAIRS HAD BEEN CONNECTED

With several Of tho wheeling New'PH-
PSr', aud was Able aud brilliant In Ills
Profession - bronchial Consumption
Carried Him on Yesterday at Pitts
burEh, Where lie lilac Rs,Idsd the Past
Year-skstsh ofIIn Career.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-11
PUBLIC AFFAIRS.

The Fire Department Committee OF the
Guy Council ProVIdts for Improve
mrnis this Summer.
The city council committee on fire de-
partment held a well attended meeting
last evening in the office OF the mayor
the only absentee being Chairman
Harry Mcclure. In whose place Mr.. Will
liam Baird, of the Island. presided.
A great deal Of time was consumed In
passing on many bills aggregating
Sl,OOg5O which were recommended TO
council for payment. Many OF these
bills were without the endorsement Of
Chief Klleyes. and 1t was In having his
endorsement added that much time was
wasted.
Mr. Otto, OF the First ward, moved
that the committees clerk prepare
statement OF the amount already ex-
pended or the fire department appro-
prIatlon for the year. to be ready at the
next meeting OF the committee. Clerk
N0lte responded with the statement
that he could Furnish the statement at
once. This he did, with the following
result:
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-11

Charles Craig qualified as administra-
tor OF the estate OF VIM. Craig. Bond
$1,000; John Craig and Isabella knight
sureties
Marriage license was issued Saturday
10 d. Sherman Smith. OF Lancaster. Pa.
and Zanna Frasher Gibson.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-11

DON'T forget the cooking lesson by
Mrs Rainbow at Arion Hall this after
noon at o'clock for benefit Of the Day
Nursery, Admission % cents.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-11

REV VIM. STOUT, wlarton' Ont,
WA completely cured OF scrOrula after
seventeen physicians had failed to give
him relief. Burdock Blood Bittcrs did II.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-11

Mr. Hahne moved that sub-commit-
tee be named to supervise the improve
ment already determined upon at the
Eighth ward engine house. Later he
amended the motion so as to include the
improvements at the Hook and Ladder
house. and these gentlemen were named
ON the committee: Messrs. Hahne.
Nesbltt and Gartley. The Improvement
at the Eighth ward house are to be
made at a cost OF $3.50. and at the Hook
and Ladder house a new front and
other improvements will cost $3.50.
Captain otto moved that another sub
committee be named to secure bids for
furnishing bed covers and window
blinds for the several engine houses.
This was agreed 10 and Messrs. AcDon,
aid. Zwlcker and Chief klieves VIII
serve on the committee,
Other matters. not Of moment. were
discussed and the committee adjourn
ed at 10 D. m. The Frohme matter was
slated 10 be reopened before the COM
mlttee. but 1t did not reach the surface
and IL Is probably like Herr McGinty-
having fun with the mermaids.
The herald., 1897-03-13
BuTLeRs CASE
The Murdsrsr's Attorneys Fighting Hard for
nore Time

The Murdsrsr's Attorneys Fighting Hard for
nore Time
sAN FRANCISCO. March 1.-THE
police authorities have placed an extra
watch on Murderer Butler to prevent
him from taking his own life. Butler
sent for q Newspaper man. who had be-
friendsd him. and appealed for aid in
procuring six grains Of morphine. But
Ter - reported to have said: THE Jig
10 up They have got me and will take
me back to Australia. I know what
will be done with me there. and do
not proposed to CO." His confidant. in
stead Of aiding him to cheat the gal
lows, promptly reported Buffers request
to the chief Of police.
Preliminary steps for an appeal in be-
half Of Ashe. or Butler. from the de-
cision Of Judge Morrow in the habeas
corpus qase were taken today by his at
torneyA' No appeal can be taken to the
supreme court in such cases unless the
Judge denying the writ certiies that the
construction Of the constitution or a
treaty 10 involved. The necessary papers
setting out the record Of the case and the
question Of Jurisdiction raised were pre-
scented to Judge Morrow for his certifica-
tion. II he finds that the necessary
questions on which to base an appeal
are involved the papers will be fled and
an appeal be takeE. II he does not 30
certify no appeal can be taken. In that
case Ashes attorneys say they will sue
cut . writ of error and take the case to
~ circuit court of appeals.
The herald., 1897-03-13

posed constitutional amendment ex-
empting all voters at general election
from the payment Of a poll tax for two
years was passed.
There was stormy scene in the house
when the coyote scalp bill came up for
reconsideration, and efforts were made
to kill the measure on this issue. EN-
mons made vigorous speech, denounc-
ing the cries Of fraud, which had been
raised against the bill. The motion to
reconsider was lost by large vote.
The following measure passed: Con-
current resolution allowing the gover-
nor leave of absence for six months
from the state.
The following senate bills were passed
this afternoon: BY Smith, amending
the political code relating to road COM
missioners; by Aram, adding a provis-
ion to section 3495 of the political code
relative to adverse occupation; by Sea-
we'll, relating to charging the Jury; by
Luchsinger, providing for the acquisi-
ton or condemnation of water by mu-
inequalities, and for the sale of excess
water when owned by a municipality.
The following assembly bills were
passed: By Henry. imposing license
on any person offering foreign goods
for sale; by Shanahan, to provide for the
auditing and examining of claims
against the state of soldiers who served
in the Indian wars in California from
1S47 to 1857; by Arnerlch, giving a lien
to blacksmiths.
There was very light attendance to-
night and only two bills were passed.
These were: To pay for repairs and
construction of buildings in the Yosem-
lite valley; to pay the claim of Louise
Rtenzt