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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14
History of aennepin.

Lon Bryson. of Davenport. has fur
nished the following history of the
hennePin canal project: The Hem
nePin canal originated in the Evans
vile convention by Gen. Henderson
aud the writer; the facts are though
tho caual axes it's origin from n
siemphis Convention u quarter Of a
CO fury ago, and the strong work II
Its Introduction to public notice tir,t
20 congress was maize by Jerry Muir
ply In his first term, as Congress-
man from this district He wa. ably
backed by Gen. Henderson, of the
river and harbor comm t ee, and by
Den"on Bross Of Chicago. and MANY
Illinois citizens. In its introduction.
no"ever, no appropriation was &C.
cured until the passage OF stro .
resolutions by she waterways conven.
ton in Cincinnati iu 1892, which Sc
cured an aPPr"priationsnd the Evans
Vile convention in 1894, which se-
cured second appropriation. making
81 600. 600 Both the endor seuents
were secured by reason of the sttopy
delegations from Davenport 10 At.
tendance thereto. In the Cincinnati
convention Gen Henderson and Mr.
Murphy were both on the Committee
on resolutions. Fhs Vicksb burg con
vention resolutions aided by the ses.
sions OF the tran--Mississippi con-
vention at st. Louis and Omaha.
with strong resolutions to Congress.
which were presented by our con.
gresham, George NJ. Curtis, and
our senators. backed by the whole
Iowa and Illinois delegation Az
Congressman Reeves. membe..s ~
inc river and harbor comw.t,ee, se.
cured the passage OF TIE continuous
appropriation OF =. 600. 900 to finish
'ne "ofK' sre-fourth of which is
maoe available every year. which in
sotes the completion in four years. :"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14
WITH BIG ATTENDANCE.
Rock Island Public Schools Open the
FAIL Re

Rock fsland Public Schools Open the
FAu Tel
An increase of 800 pupils in the
public school enrolment 10 the
outlook for Rock Island this fall The
attendance yes erdsy showed almost
such a gratifying condition on the
first day of the fall term. The total
enrolment of the day was 2.s44
pupils apPortioned among the sew
Ieral buildings as follow: M /,
$50; No. 2, los; No. 4, ga; No. 5,
$50; BAL; No. z, 29S; No. 8, 30; No. 9.
1873; High hool. 26O The first
days enrolment last year was 9 675.
and il the same mum Der are enrolled
during the balance of the month as
were enrolled after the first day last
year, there will be over 5000 pupils
in the pubic schools by oct. l. The
High school enrolment ,ssterday
was greater by so than it was y year
ago. The rem dsied No. 5 BUILDING
will be ready for school uses mex,
Monday, and this will greatly relieve
the present condition of other build
iGgs throughout he oity.
Directors Donaldson and Mar shall
made our Of the buildings thi.
morning and we're much pleased
With the zeal and earnestness with
which the teachers and pupils were
entering upon their duties in al
buildings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14
A H. Up.

L. Livingston. proprietor OF the
Anderson 4 Co. liquor store At 4O3
fifteenth street, Moline. and resId-
ing in this city, was way laid and an
attempt made TO rob him at about
m dnight Saturday. He left Moline,
taking the last ear. He had to walls
from the Car barn 10 his home on
Twensy-sixth street. Within block
OF his home he was stopped by four
men "mething struck him, what
1t was he snows not. 1t WAS a VIC
ious blow with some sharp object
IL cut deep cash above
his right eye. He was felled
10 the ground and was rem
dered unconscious. He was abou,
10 be carried away, presumably into
some alley where ne was 70 be
searched and robbed Of his valuables,
when be regsined consciousness.
Realizing the.si,ustion. be shouted
for help. A family residing near by
heard his shouts and me mbers there
OF quickly appeared. frightening the
four men away. MIR. Livingston is
being attended by DR.. Kerns. His
right eye is bruised badly He had
n his person when the robbery was
attempted Sl75 in cash and gold
watch and chain MIR. Livingsto".
while not wishing to express his
opinion as to whom he specss of
doing the job, thinks th-t some Mo-
line parties could be implicated and
found guilty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14

The "Uucle Josh Spruceby" com
pany, with IS people, two bands, an
orchestra of II soioists and many
added features, will be at Harper
theatre tomorrow night and Thurs
day night. For the first time the
company will play at 10. 20 and 81
GEMS, a remarkable facs consider
ing the size and reputation of the
attraction. bat the times and the
eondition Of things seem 10 demand
popular prices, and they will no
d"uot be greeted by immenso audl.
ences. New songs. dances ed mus
zeal specislties are in.rod oec, and
spe lal scenery. including the real
lsiic sawmi.l SCENE, is shown. A
special added feature is the magui-
scope, the latest Development 10 pro-
J.cting picture machines. Fhe bry
street parade and coDc.rt of the
military band and the funny ebay
seed" band take place daily at noon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14
AN EARLY SETTLER GONE.
Mrs. Margaret Drory sccousxss 1t An A.
vzReed Age.

Mrs. Margaret Drcry scconsxss 1t An Al.
vAaeed Age.
Mrs. Margaret Drury, who was
buried from her home in Moline this
morning with interment in Hartzell
cemetery. was one of the county's
pioneers. She was born in Della ware
Dec %. 1893 SIX years lsrer she
moved with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs William Bailey. to Wes: Vrr-
ginia. where they remained three
years, then emigr.ting to Ohio.
While in this state Miss Bailey was
married 10 Z "A. Drurv March 20,
1887, end 10 1858 the family moved
to Illinois, setting at Coal Valley.
where MIR. Dcury engaged in farm
ing for two years. then moving to
this neighborhnod. resided on the old
homestead near the Fairv,ew schoul
for 50 years They moved into Mo-
Ii last fall. Mrs Drury's kind
dee is and her Willingness to extend
helping hand in time OF trouble
have won TO her large circle OF
friends who teoderly remember her
as .grsndms." Of the seven chill
drew she is survived by four daugh.
tiers Mrs. Drury also leaves her
husband. who has been bird for sew.
eral years; a sister and brother, IL
grandchildren and 10 great grand.
child rem,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14

The Galva news says of the former
presiding elder of the Rock Island
M f. district: REV. NJ A. Head.
of the Methodist church, has always
been very popular with the mem Der
ship of this church. Daring his
former pastorate here. and largely
through his effortr, the present hand
some brick church was built and
turing his stay of thte. years (she
limit under the rule at thst,ime) the
mem bership was largely increased
and the work thoroughly system'zed.
On his return here year ago he was
accorded. by the memb ers Of his
church. a magnificent pubic recep-
tinn. and now. sfter spending q year
with them. the official board Wednes-
day united unanimously and enthus-
iasticslly in a request TO the confer
ence for his return another year."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14
STAGE NOT STATIONARY.
sudden Vsriations, soe Low water, That
0aks Boass rssobls.

sudoea Variation, Not Low wster, That
Alaks Bosts rrs.ebl>.
Gen. Supt. John Killeen. Of the
Diamond 10 line. says that ,he sud-
den falls in the water make the trou-
be TO navigation; is is not pecessar-
lily the loS water. II the stage Was
"niy stationary il would be ali right.
Tue rises followed by sudden fails,
II only tw' or thrse inches. make
the trouble in low water. The rea-
SON OF 1t is simple enough to river
men, because they know by expert
ence, but 10 The land lubber 1t takes
good deal of explsinipg to get il
Through his head Ia failing water
there is suction in the cnannel
which lowers the surface much be-
low the level. so that where the
stage OF water only recedes but two
or thres inches there Is ulmoss twice
that in the channel. The DubuQae
which was here yesterday morning
with Supt killeen on board, i. tak-
log Its time down the river on the
present trip. The rousters are OF
rushed In loading and unloading At
tue landings, and ihs voice Of the
trst mate and its echo in the second
mate is toned down 3 good deal. Ga
the up-trip the boat struck q num-
Der of times, and had to be spared
I'll Of the bars As result her
guards are somewhat battered and
her lines broken in a numb of
Places Capt. killeen said concern
ing the season:
"Tais has been a good season for
Us. But there is but little work for
us along the river now. We have
got all the tourists back home, and
the freight business is dropping CT
To take look at our docks one
would think that We had q good trip,
but there is hardly enough to pay
one day. expenses There is moth.
ing In the hold, and while what i. on
the dock makes good showing.
there IL really only about $50 ton.
with boat, the exPsn SEES to operate
which amounts TO $3.50 to S275 a
day; that amount Of freight does not
20 very far. ....
"Peopie, "a rule, do not under
stand this. The company has been
working for years to ge. its line Of
boats Ia such shape that they can
carry heavy tonnage and still no,
draw too many feet Of water. We
have got about what we want in the
steamer Dubuque We have done IA
good business. and have had good
water all the season, the last trip up
being the only one in which we have
had any trouble to speak of on &C.
count Of the ihinness of the water. ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14
CholC. Stock nf tno Fair.

Presumption. sept. II DR.. Huyet.
exhibited his young hackneys at the
Davenport fair and exposition. cap
turing first premium and silver
medal, while the Schriver boys of
Hamlet exhibited their fac road
horses. on which they were awarded
nearly ali tirsts. Albert Zwicker. of
Presumption had taken part, showing
the drafts. on which he was awarded a
variety of ribbons. and silver me d 81
on best brood mare. Mr. Zvicker's
lot comprised some choice brood
mares with pair of S-year-old FLIES
and the 2-year-olds, yearlings and
weanlings. the colts of the noted
stallion Wenona Columbia, which
had recently died.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14
The EvsninS School

The Augustaua Business college
opened Wednesday evening, Sept /.
The rooms are now in peri. ct order.
lighted with electricity and heated
with steam. Instruction will be
given in:
Course Housekeeping, arithme-
tic, Penmanship. letter writing.
Course II-shorthand and type
writing.
Course III-Drawing.
The cost for each course will be
only IS. Remember, we furnish
books and all materials free with
each course. No extra fee. Tine
Unlimited. You pay for the COURSE
complete. But it viii seldom take
more than four months to complete
the course The entire business col
iege faculty will partake in the even
ing instruction Apply to DR.. O.
Olsson, President. Telephone 1916.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14

Thomas r. Harper died at l:2
ye terday afternoon at his home be.
sween Ninth and Tenth avenues.
west OF Twentieth street. the fatal
siiment being dropsy. from which
he had been sufferer for year.
de was 80 years of age, and is sur
y'ved by his wife AMI two children
ne was mem Der of Camp 29. n.
w. A., under whose auspices the fu-
neral will be held tomorrow after.
noon. Services will be cond ucted at
the house ct l o'clock. and the re-
mains will bs shipped. accompanied
oy the family and friends, on the
2:4o Burlington train to Colooa
township. whsre they will be laid at
rest in Glen cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14
Ruoklsus' Arpics ,a;ve

The bes. Saive in the world 70,
Ca's' Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
kheum. Fever Sores. letter, Chapoed
Hands. Chilblains, Corns, and ell
SKIN Eruptions, aud positively cures
fiies' or NO pay required. Il Is guar
apteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box For ISLE by Ha,tz q Cl!emeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14
Try Aliens Foor.Eass.

A powder to be shaken into the
shoes. At this season your feet feel
swollen and hot. and get tired cas-
iy. If you have smsrtine feet or
tight shoes, try Aliens Foot-Ease.
1t cools the feet and makes walking
easy. Cures and prevents swooien
aud sweating feet. blisters and cal
lous spots. Relieves corEs and bun
ions Of all pain and gives rest and
comfort. Try it today. Sold by sll
druggists and shoe stores ioc Is
Cents. Trial packages Free. Ad
dress Allen S Olmsted, LIE Roy.
n. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14
SHE WILL GO OKlONOiKE
efiss BeIths E. aick'. of Davenport, &c
Lead an Expedition.

0iss BeTfhs f. 6tck,. of Davenport, to
Lead an Expedition.
Miss Bertha + Hicks, of Daven-
port. formerly q teacher in the pub
lie schools Of Clinton. is making
preparations to start for K.onkike
Oct. l. in company with her father,
W. H. Hicks, and brother-in-law,
Henry S. Manning. Miss Hicks is
organizing a stock company, to be
known ss the Iowa Teachers Klon-
dixie Miui. g company. There are
2O' shares at $40 each. she retaining
100 in her own nane. Her cove,
venture is meeting with much en-
couragement among the ladies of
that city, and she thinks that she
will have no difficulty in getting all
the stock subscribed. The party
vail leave Davenport Oct. l,
for Seattle, where they will equip
themselves with provisions and
clothing for year. From Seattle
they will go by boat to Dyea, thence
over the Chiikoo5 Pass by foot auJ
then by deg sleds 20 Dawson City.
They expect to reach Dawson City
Dec. /, ard will remain there the
balance Of the winter. Miss Hicks
expects, Independently Of masculine
assistance. to grub stake claim and
personally suPerintend the working
OF it She is Young and in posse.-
zion OF perfect health. great eDihusi-
ssm and genuine pluck. She under
stands that there are i'm umerable
dangers and bardships to be faced,
but is willing to take her chances,
and sees no reason why they are not
as good as mans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14
Now Perfectly Clenr.

my face was covered with PIN.
pies and nothing that l tried would
heal them until I began using Hoods
sarsaParilla. After taking two bot
ties the pimples we're gone, and now
my face is perfectly clear. l was
Also troubled with 3 weak back, but
II Is stronger since taking Hoods.
Mrs. j. Kreinbrink. Jr., boz S54,
Blue Island, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14
a douacnc.a Rep~s<fx,.

Csscarets Candy Cs.hartic, the
most wonderful medical discovery o,
She age, pleasant and refreshing 10
the taste. act gently and positively
on the bowels. cleansing the ent;ra
system, dispel colds, cure hssdsche.
fever, hsbitnaI constipation and bill.
iousness. Please buy and try q box
OF G. C. c. today; 10, Is, so cents.
soid and guaranteed to cure by all
druCQis.a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14
D0n's Tobacco SPIT aud sIaoke Your Liss
Away,

Away.
II you want 30 quit tobacco using
easily and forever, be made well,
strong. magnetic. full OF new life and
vigor, take No-To-Bse, the wonder
worker thst makes weak men strong.
Many gain ten pounds in ten days.
Over 400, 0O0 cured. Buy No-To-Bsc
from your own druggist. who viii
guarantee q cure. Booklets and sam
Piles mailed free. address Sterling
Remedy company, Chicago or New
York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14

DR.. Fowler's Ext. of Wild Straw
berry has been used for 40 years and
has never yet failed to cpre a c.se OF
diarrhoe, dysentsry. or summer COM
paint in any Of its various forms
For sale by Marshall & Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14

Burdock Blood Bitters is natures
true remedy for constipation and
.indred ills. Il acts directly on the
bowels, The liver. The skin. and
while cleansing the blood i'm parts
strength to the digestive organs For
sale BY Marshall & Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14

E'oR RENT-FoUR ROOM FLAToN TWEEN.
= ueth street $40 per month Apply TO F.
II. stafford. Masonic Temple block
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14

Csscsrsts slim uiate iivey. kidneys
and bowele Never sicken, weaken
OF Eripei 10 cents
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14

TOR RENT-A LARGE FRONT ROOM
L with furnace heat: hot and cold water in
room and privilege of bath, with board at
1898 Second avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14

kNOR RENT-6-ROOM HOUSE ON SEW
4 eth avenue and Tenth street Newly pa.
pered a d photed. Apply to George F. Roth
Masonic Temple.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14

NOR RENT-A BRICK RESIDENCEOF SIX
70 bms. In central location, with or with
out furniture. Apply at 1911 Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14

ENOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-A GOOD
= paying bakery business at iIo9 Third ave-
oue. Owner wishes to engage In other bust
oesS WIN take real estate In exchange. Call
~ above number for particulars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14
FOR rs ny

EoR RENT-A FURNISHED BRICK RES.
- ioence, eight large rooms: rent ressona.
Die Apply at 2e5S Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14
FOR SALE.
ENoR SALE-Two HOTELS. GORDON
II Bowman

EOR SALE-COAL IN ANY QUANTITY
- of 50 bushels or over at 80 so per ton de.
hvered c. Q. D. to any part OF the city. Leave
Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14

Hoods pills act easily and
promptly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14
MISCELLANEOUS

S"S|~|~~>~~~~<~~~~>~>~<~>~~
HNOR SALE OR RENT-A House OF 10
rooms at 1910 Third avenue; contains all
modern improvements and u In good repair
Apply TO z G. Frazer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14

Subscribe for The Axouv.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14
WANTEp-ro LOAN MONEY ON OLA

"ANTED-To LOAN MONEY ON OLA
W monds, watches, iewelry, hardware,
goods. furniture, etc. Highest casa prices
paid for second hand goods of ali kinds also
The above goods for sale at half the us,IaI
store prices All business transactions strictly
CONFIDENTIAL His new number and location
,osl Second Avenue Don't forget It. W
Jones
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14

A ONENGLISHMEN-O
- wanted for order Sons of ST. George A
tr'ternal and beneficial 5. cety of English
men. Address Charles Meurisse, 1904 waoas h
avenue Chicago
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14

WANTED-wASHIN IRONING. HOUSE
Gle Gaming. etc. 20 do by the day En-.
quire 1902 Third avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14

"ANTED-THREE ROOMS WITH BOARD
w and bath, or both privileges by gentl4.
man, wife and daughter in private family;
good neighborhood: references exchang.d
Address "A %, this office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14

WANTED - TWENTY-FIVE SALESLA-
w dies this wees: from SO To IS mace daily
Cal from a. u: to p. IN, at 1920 Second ave
nue., Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14

"ANTED-COODS TO STORE IN CHEAP,
W clean and light storage rooms with ele-
vator at 1923 Second avenue. Johnny Jones
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14

FOR GENERAL HOUSE
w work a, 921 Twentieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14

WANTED-sEwING TO DO AT HOME.
w Address I. s. p, ARGUS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14

WANTED-3O MEN ON GOVERNMENT
" river work one mile below Fairport
Iowa; Sl.Jo per day. Patterson Br.s
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14

"ANTED-A GOOD NURSE GIRL. AP
w ply at 0s Twenty-second street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14
Carpets.

Our stock Of ingram art
squares l. very large and all
the new colors in dark green,
red, brown and blue -.
IL will psy YOU TO call and
see our large assortment Of
Smyrna rugs s~---
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14
WANTED

WANTED-A COMPETENT COOK, ITO!
w Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14

We have some new and novel
designs in fancy chsirs and odd
pieces which will pay you TO
call and investigate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-14

-: 1865.
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I week days only.
Z TO land Baltimore Passengers only.
SUNDAY Trains.

ON sunday trains will leave Ii.iyu ~tatiOnaj aa
a. ln and 30 p. m, Westminster HIP q. III. g., D.
IN, arriving at Union Bridge at HIS a. m. aud :.
D. IN. Leave BTuccvillc G.i5a. III. and Union iIvi.r
at 6.16 q. III. and 1908 2. M Westminster 55!a 81
and IA p. H., arriving at Hilicn station at &-la
III and 6l1 p. III.
Frederick Division Pennsylvania X. L. .IHiy a.
ccpt Sunday. Trains for Frederick lrav" Brn
vile ut S.;S % ami 1910 a. IN. and Us anu ta
T., N. Trains for TancytoWu, LittlcstoWn and
Columbia leave RrUccgille at 81 Il. i'll. and 81
p. III.
Through trains for Hanover and Gcttysburs al,
points on Baltimore and harrisburg Division cu
Baltimore. daily, except sunday. at ~ It. H. aa
3.32 2. H. Through cars for Gettysburg and m'g'
mediate points leave Baltimore also daily exec!
Sunday, III 1917 II. IN.
Passengers for and from Cherry Run. William,
port, 7. Y. and intermediate points from AMI 10
stations cast of lagCrStGN i, change al l.agcS,gNl
Emmitsburg X. K. Trains East will leave f
mitSburg daily except Sundays at 30 and la" d
H. and 30 and i.1O y. m, arriving al Rocky Rus
III $50 and 1870 Il. III. and 30 and 30 p M
Trains west viii leave Rocky Ridge, daily, eNEi
sundays, at S.26 and 1910 Il. NJ and 81 and tai
m, arriving at Emmtsburg $50 and li.l0a. N. 500
4.Ol and 7.Oi D. IN.
Orders for baggage calls can be left al Ties.
Office No. 205 East Baltimore street Baltimore
}. VI. HOOD. General Manager
oct9 b. ii. GEISwoLD, Gen'i. Passenger Asen
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She sings 10y her "hee' 1T III, ~" .,.,.,,i,,,,
Which Inc long eN'"'"-
With music ~ sweet as the music men Seems
Breaihed softly AMI FAINT on inc ear % "ii
-Johh =. "h''ie''
And cast his mild eve over progress hot track,
From Inc lnaidcis that were he maidenS that be-
ON weeping Jerusalem. what would he see
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Baggage called for and checked from lief; at
residences by Union Transfer Co. on oiu'''
Ticket Offices: ,rt,rOPE SIS,
go 3 Broadway, Mt. Royal Station OF O'
Station. - AGENT.
d. b. MARTIN. Gen. IaSse eng, Manager.
NAV % w. NJ. GREENE, uel' ~
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Kentucky Colonies Who Salt Their
Wells.

If any of our subscribers. says tn"
Hazel Cireen tKy.) Herald, have wells
that are failing III water and Will put Il
pint Of salt in their wells they will lind an
increase of water within ~ hours. We
do not know the philosophy Of the matter
but several instances here in town where
the experiment has been rried demonstrate
beyond a doubt the efficacy OF the expert
mcnt DR.. Nckcll Emery James. the
editor of this paper and others have used
salt for this purpose and can testify as T."
results The two first named found an
increase OF one foot of water i'll their wells
within - hours. and Mr. James says he
never knew the remedy To fail to produce
GOOD results \ little salt properly ap-
Piled will convince the most Skeptiral. and
we hope all who are suffering a short sup
ply Of water will try it.