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The herald., 1897-03-09
BOARD OP HEALTH
WIN Contest the Action Of the csunesi "a
the Courts

VIII Contest the Action Of the COunc11 n
the Courts
The board of health met last evening
in the mayor office, with the mayor and
all of the members present. Before ths
meeting was called to order q long ex-
ecutive conference was held In the may
or's private office between the members
and Attorneys Dockweiler and Bacon on
the action of the council in passing thc
ordinance talking the power of appoint
ment from the board just what decis-
ion was arrived at was not officially an
nounced, though II was state d nofficial-
ly that the matter would be contested
in the courts. The mode of procedure
was not definitely agreed upon. but 1t
was understood that Messrs. Dockweilsr
and Bacon will look up the law points.
1t t. probable that the present employees
will continue to perform their duties. ami
when the demands are made for the sal
aries this will bring the matter to TO-
Gus. ~
When the board convened for regular
business petition was presented, signed
by Councilman Toll and others, asking
that the nuisance ON Sixteenth street,
caused by the excavation made by Miles
Dodd, jr., be abated by filling the same,
After debate in which the health officer
explained that the land on which tho
nuisance was located had been trans
ferred to nonresident who could nOr
be reached under the law, the matter
was referred to the council.
DR.. Moore called attention to nuis-
ances at Seventh and Alvarado streets
and Whittier and Vernon street, near
the Cambria street school, and they
were ordered abated.
~ A
a nuisance at Edgeware road and Doug
lass street. and the health officer was
instructed to look after the same.
DIR .Dodson, meat and milk inspector,
presented his report for the time he had
been in Office Among other duties per-
formed, he had inspected twenty-six
dairies and found the milk from two Of
them below standard. The dairies which
were short were the Shenoa and Frazer
Under the ordinance milk must show
3 per cent of butter fat Nt
The application of Mrs Mary Elmore
Benson for appointment as sanitary in
spector was received and filed. Mrs.
Benson thinks there should be at least
three women inspectors.
The secretary was instructed to send
certain information to DR.. ]. A. Charest,
who contemplates removing to this city.
Health officer Powers called attention
to the fact that certain parties in the
Vernon district were irrigating with
sewer water within the city limits and
he was instructed to have the city at
torney prepare an ordinance prohibiting
the same.
Ed A. Pruess was given a permit to
connect the house drainage of the Schu-
maoher block with the sewer.
A desultory talk followed about the
difficulty Of properly fumigating in
fected houses. during which the health
/ officer took occasion to say that Inspec-
tor Wright, who has this matter In
charge is anything but satisfactory In
the position, but without taking any ac-
ton, the board adjourned until they
got settled"
The herald., 1897-03-09

lect the men who shall aid It most In III
labors; therefore, be II
Resolved; That the board OF health
enters its most solemn protest against
the council appointing the employees OF
the health office. Deprived OF such APT
pointive and removal power this board
would be rendered almost useless.
The resolutions were received with
the same chilly indifference that met the
veto message, and as soon as the read
ing was concluded Mr.. Grider called for
the vote on Mr.. Hutchison's motion.
The roll was called and the ordinance
passed by vote of to 2, Messrs. Silver
and Nickel. The result was received
with satisfied smile. and regular coun.
ell business was resumed.
The herald., 1897-03-09
MnrriapellcenseS

The following licenses were issued
yesterday from the Office of the county
clerk:
Horace D. Hawkins, Jr., a native of
New York, aged 27 years. and Margaret
c. Hare, a native of California, aged 20
years, both residents of Los Angeles.
John B. Althouse, a native of Mary
land, aged 29 years, and Martha Suhr,
a native of Ohio, aged % years, both
residents of Los Angeles.
Michael McDermott, a native of Ire
land, aged 2S years, and Kate Madden,
a native of Ireland, aged 26 years, both
residents of Los Angeles.
Ernest Moore, a native of North Caro-
lima, aged 81 years, and Belzure Redwine.
also a native of North Carolina, aged 20
years, both residents of Los Angeles.
Herbert T. Terrell. native of Ken
lucky, aged 25 years, and Emma ".
Pooler, a native of Iowa, aged II years,
and both residents of Los Angeles.
The herald., 1897-03-09
Afternoon Session

At 2:20 o'clock all of the councilmen
were in the chamber and the council was
called to order.
President Silver stated that there had
been an omission in the oil ordinance
passed st the morning session, and the
vote by which the ordinance passed was
reconsidered. Councilman Toll then
moved that the distance between oil
stored in quantities of more than thirty
barrels should not be less than 100 feet.
which motion prevailed, and the ordi-
nance was again adopted by a unani
nous vote.
A PECULIAR CASE
City Attorney Dunn appeared and
stated that Mr.. Allen was endeavoring
to pay into the city treasury s21O0 for
his electric light franchise, which fran
ohise had been declared mo good"
Neither the city auditor nor the city
treasurer would receive this money un-
less Mr.. Dunn said it was all right. He
was not prepared to say that this was
all right, and he wanted the council 20
take some action.
President Silver asked Mr. Dunn if he
was prepared to say that it was right
for the council to order these officers to
take this money, but Mr. Dunn declined
to answer the question, and the matter
was then referred to that gentleman for
an investigation and written report.
MAIN STREET PAVEMENT.
The Main-street pavement matter was
called up, and after argument, the coun-
cilmen went out to inspect the work. On
their return Councilman Grider moved
that when the council adjourn it be to
Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, to
which hour the council adjourned, it be-
ing understood that the special commit
would have it's report ready at that time.
Regular business was then proceeded
with
ANOTHER VETO MESSAGE.
The following message from the may
or, vetoing the boiler inspector ordi-
nance. was then read:
-"I herewith r~turn to yonre-hanorahl~
The herald., 1897-03-09
r1ust Answer for Bribery

All Quan, Chinese lottery joint pro-
prietor, was yesterday held to the su-
perior court by Justice Morrison under
$1,000 bonds to answer charge of brib-
cry. The heather was arrested
some time ago by Deputy Constable
Brakeshuler, who also seized the books
containing the records of tickets sold
the books. The money was accepted,
but only for the purpose of securing evil
dence upon which to prosecute the
Chinaman on the bribery charge, and
was promptly filed as an exhibit against
him.
The herald., 1897-03-09
An BYE to Business

A Frenchman who recently visited
this country went home, and, as usual.
wrote a book about us. What he said
concerning Boston, and there was a
good deal said, hurts that towns pride
ever so much. Perhaps nothing in the
book is more CALLING than the French
mans story that one of the leading
swells of Boston makes a good thing out
of the business of subletting pews in
three different churches.-Cleveland
Plain Dealer
The herald., 1897-03-09
The Steel Trust

There are signs in certain quarters
which go to show that the recent reduc-
ton in the price of steel rails was not
due, altogether, to a fight within the
steel trust. The cut was made to
crush out the smaller fry, after which
the trust will resume operations, more
strongly intrenched than ever.-Indian-
apolis News.
The herald., 1897-03-09
Yeterans, Encampment

Captain A. ]. Bell, commander Of the
Southern California Veterans associa-
ton, was in the city yesterday from his
home at Ventura. He is chairman of the
committee appointed to select place for
this years encampment which commit
taS uri,I yreat he~a <~--~~-'-
Rock Island Argus., 1897-07-13

such substances IN any way IKE the fir
ing of projectiles from gums. On the
contrary, they all describe crackers and
bombs or maroons, aud say that these
were discharged into towns from bal
listse or catapults or mangonels for the
purpose of setting fire to them.
Mr.. Guttmann has found, however, in
the wardrobe accounts of King Edward
III Of England an entry between A. D.
1345 and 1349 giving credit to one
Thomas of Roldeston for the kings work
for his guns, for 912 pounds of saltpeter
and $50 pounds Of live sulphur. This
seems to confirm the tradition that guns
were used by the English at the battle
of Crecy in 1346. Mr. Guttmann decides
that Berthold Schwartz invented this
use of gunpowder about 1918. If so,
Schwartz must have been very young at
the time or else have lived to a very
great age, for the date of his death is
given as 1885,. Science Month
IL
Rock Island Argus., 1897-07-13
Evolution OF Gunpewder,

The invention of gunpowder is shown
by Mr.. Oscar Guttmann, in his book on
the manufacture Of explosives, to have
been most probably an evolution. The
Greek fire of naphtha, mentioned by
early European and Arabian writers, is
believed to have been composition
containing inter, sulphur and charcoal.
Marcus GrGcus, who wrote in the tenth
century, gives q composition for charg-
ing rockets and crackers closely ap-
preaching thas Of modern blasting DOW.
der. This recipe is quoted by Albertus
Magnus. and another one, not 10 clear.
Is given by Roger Bacon. None Of these
writers. however. speaks Of the use of
Rock Island Argus., 1897-07-13
He SMOLE A SMILE
P PARKER'S LAUNDRY
l724 Third Ava. Phone 1914.
AN OCEAN VOYAGE.
The Proper Fees to Fay on Board q
Atlantic Liner.

The Proper Fees to Fay on Board an
Atlantic Liner.
Fees are too indefinite to be regulated
by rule, but certain amounts are Gus
tomary at sea. The voyager, if he is
not seasick, is dependent for comfort
first on the table steward. To this man
it seems to be the rule to give So 80 for
one, or So for two or three persons in a
party, whether one is served in regular
courses or orders what he pleases from
the bill. Late suppers might increase
the fee
Ones next best friend is the deck
steward, if he is attentive and has fol-
lowed out suggestions about the steam
er chair and rugs. Sometimes one can
eat on deck when it is fatal to go below,
and then, if the deck steward is oblig-
ing, he deserves the larger part of what
would go to the table steward in reg
ular course. If the weather is at all
fair, it is most agreeable to find ones
chair well placed and the rugs dry ev-
cry morning, especially if one is in
clined to seasickness Moreover, this
steward is the one who continuously
brings sandwiches and broth ON deck,
and, as he is obliged himself to fee the
cooks assistant to get these articles pre-
pared, it is clear that he should be well
remembered at parting, if any one is.
On many lines his pay, like that Of
most of the stewards, is not higher than
$12 month, and the company, ON gen.
eral principles, keeps back one third to
nav for breakape Another third poes IN
the cooks in fees. Where, therefore,
would he be without tips?-Lewis Nor
ris Iddings in Scribner's.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-07-13
The Prosperity Wave.


That "better feeling" regarding
business conditions, which has fol.
lowed upon the heels Of that "tired
feeling" Of the early spring. is now
coursing through the blood OF Kris
kringle Grosvenor. Everybody, but
the democrats, he says, feels the
awakening to prosperity.
1t would be interesting to know
whom he means by every body.
Does he allude to the Union rolling
mill Of Cleveland. which is closed
down in the effort to reduce wages? +?
Has he in mind the Crescent mills.
which have closed down rather
than restore the hard times
wages Of 1896? Does he include the
Crescent Sheet and Tin Plate COM
pany. which is running on half
timeP Did his thoughts wander
over into Illinois and take into con-
sideration the bituminous coal him
ers there who are about to strike
against wages averaging el2 a
month"; 1t is hardly possible.
What Mr.. Grosvenor doubtless
had in his minds eye was not the
condition OF business at all, but the
condition Of politics. He realizes
the Importance Of inspiring voters
with some Of that "better feeling. "
Lost the voters lay his party low with
something akin to "that tired feel
ing"
Rock Island Argus., 1897-07-13
GRANTS SECRETIvENESS.
The Responsibility Of His Position Forced
Him to Guard His Utterances.

The Responsibility Of His Position Forced
Him to Guard His Utterances.
General Horace Porter, in Cam
paigning With Grant," in The Century,
says concerning General Grants secre-
tiveness:
After the general had got some miles
out OF the march from Cold Harbor an
officer Of rank joined him, and as they
rode along began to explain plan
which he had sketched, providing for
the construction of another line Of in
trenchments some distance in rear of the
lines then held by us, to be used in case
the army should at any time want to
fall back and move toward the James
and should be attacked while with
drawing. The general kept on smoking
his cigar, listened to the proposition for
time and then quietly remarked to the
astonished officer, 1.-The army has al
ready pulled out from the enemy's front
and is now OH its march to the James. :"
This is mentioned as an instance of
how we'll his secrets could be kept. He
had never been a secretive man until the
positions of responsibility ip which he
was placed compelled him to be chary
in giving expression to his opinions and
purposes. He then learned the force Of
the philosophers maxim that 1.-the un-
spoken word is q sword in the scabbard,
while the spoken word is a sword in the
hand of ones enemy" In the field there
were constant visitors to the camp,
ready to circulate carelessly any init
nations Of the commander movements,
at the risk Of having such valuable in
formation reach the enemy. Any en-
couraging expression given to an appli-
cant for favors was apt to be tortured
into promise, and the general natural
ly became guarded in his intercourse.
When questioned beyond the bounds Of
propriety, his lips closed like wise,
and the obtruding party was left to sup
ply all the subsequent conversation.
These circumstances proclaimed him
a man who studied to be uncommunica-
tive and gave him reputation for re-
serve which could not fairly be attrib-
uted to him. He was called the Gamer
lean Sphinx, Ulysses the Silent and
the Great Unspeakable, and was pop
ularly supposed to move about with
sealed lips. 1t is true that he had no
small talk" introduced merely for the
sake of talking, and many a one will
recollect the embarrassment of first
encounter with him resulting from this
fact. But while, like Shakespeare SOL
dier, he never wore his dagger in his
mouth, yet in talking to small circle
of friends upon matters to which he had
given special consideration his CONVEX
tion was SO thoughtful, philosophical
and original that he fascinated all who
listened to him.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-07-13

A HANDSOMELY engraved invita-
tion has been received by THE ARGUS
for the unveiling Of the monument
erected by the state OF Illinois in
honor Of Maj. Gen. John A. Logan,
at Lincoln park. Chicago. Thursday.
July 22. The mmissioners are
Henry w. Blodgett. Robert T. Lin
coin. John M. Palmer, Richard S.
Tuthill. William II. Harper, Melville
w. Fuller. John r. Walsh, Oliver A.
Harker. William s. Morris, George
w. Smith. The occasion is in solem.
nifty and grandeur to be made be-
coming the hero and Statesman an
whose memory the people OF Illinois
will ever cherish and revere.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-07-13

A CARRIAGE factory in New York
Is building an automobile buggy for
the use Of bridal parties. 1t will make
its initial trip, carrying the Easter
bride and the indispensable, though
embarrassing groom. The carriage
will be built strictly for two and will
call for the presence OF neither the
coachman nor any other party Of
the third part. So next summer, il
you see horseless buggy coming
toward you, with two sedate but
happy looking persons seated side by
side upon the top. with an aroma OF
orange blossoms lowering aboL {
them, you will understand that here
is q wedding tour thoroughly up to
date.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-07-13
Did You Ever Try

try Electric Bitters as remedy for
your troubles? If not, get a bottle
now and get relief. This medicine
has been found to be particularly
adapted to the relief and cure of ali
Female Complaints, exerting a won
derful direct influence in giving
strength and tone to the organs. II
you have loss Of appetite, constipa-
tion, headache. fainting spells or are
nervous, sleepless, excitable, melan-
choly or troubled with dizzy spells,
Electric Bitters is the medicine you
need. Health and strength are guar
anteed by its use. Large bottles
only SOC at Hartz & Ullemeyer's
drug store.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-07-13

DR.. Williams Indian Pile Ointment
will cure blind, bleeding, liberated
and itching piles. It absorbs the
tumors, allays the itching at once,
acts as poultioe. giving instant re.
lief. DR.. Williams Indian Pile Oint-
ment is prepared only for piles
and itching Of the private parts, and
nothing else. Every box is guaran-
teed. Sold BY druggists or sent BY
mail for 80 cent? and 81 per box.
WILLIAMS M'r'a. Co., Props Cleve-
land, Ohio. For sale BY all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-07-13
Tho Lever win Not Suspend.

Bloomington, July 13.-The failure OF
the Monitor Publishing company, OF
Rockford. will not have the effect of
stopping the publication Of The Lever,
the western organ of the Prohibition
party. One of the party leaders said:
THE publication of The Lever will con-
tinue. lis publishers are mostly men,
bers OF the Monitor company, but the
companies are not the same. A new
company will be organized and the pub
lication will be removed from Rockford
to Bloomington
Rock Island Argus., 1897-07-13
WHITE METAL eNvoys IN ENGLAND
They Visit Lord Salisbury and State Whist
They Would Like to Do,

They Visit Lord Salisbury and State Whist
They Would Like to Do.
London, July IA conference was
held at the foreign office yesterday be-
tween Senator Wolcott, former Vice
President Stevenson and General Paine.
the members of the United States bime-
tallic commission, and Ambassador Hay.
and Lord Salisbury, Sir Michael Hicks
Beach chancellor of the exchequer),
Arthur Balfour (first lord Of the treas
ury), and Lord George Hamilton (sec-
retary of state for India). The confer
ence, which lasted an hour. was prelim-
mary to the carrying on of further nego-
tiations on the subject of international
bimetallism. The Americans did most
Of the talking Lord Salisbury inquired
what were the powers OF the American
commissioners and was informed that
they stand authorized to make arrange
mentS for the holding of an international
conference -or to negotiate a treaty OF
International bimetsIism. which they
might subrnk to their government for
ratification.
1t was stated also that France was
ready to cooperate with the United
States, Great Britain and Germany in
reaching an agreement for international
bimetallism. The British representatives
present made no statement indicating
their intentions in the matter.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-07-13

The Illinois Press association
meets at the Lexington hotel in Chi
cago July 20. and from there they
take delightful summer outing via
the Grand Trunk railway to the St..
Clair springs in the neighborhood of
Port Huron. This association is one
OF the greatest press associations in
the United States. 1t has done q
great deal for the upbuilding OF the
press Of the state OF Illinois.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-07-13

Havana, July 13.-Captain General
Weyler arrived at Trinidad yesterday
and was given an enthusiastic reception.
He received the municipal authorities
and told them he saw they were dis
posed to comply with his orders. He
also visited the hospitals, and acting up
on petition of the authorities ordered
that Mariana Ysnaga, a prominent resi-
dent, and others be set at liberty
Rock Island Argus., 1897-07-13
Tho Fur Seal as an Animal.

Mr.. David Starr Jordan, president of
the Bering sea commission for 1896,
and George Archibald Clark, secretary
to the commission, say in The Forum:
The male fur seal, or ''beachmaster, "
reaches full maturity at the age of 2
years. At that time his weight is about
400 to 500 pounds, being considerably
heavier when first in from the sea in
the spring or after feeding in the fall
than in the intervening period. when
he fasts on land and grows gradually
lean and weak. The males vary consid-
erably in-color, the general shade being
black or dark brown, with longer hair
or hristies Of yellowish white. These
are especially long and numerous ON the
thFckened back Of the neck, forming the
SO called "wig."
The wigged males have a rough,
coarse coat, and their skins are without
market value. The animal makes it's
home on the rocky shores of the islands
In large, closely massed bands, forming
what are called "rookeries. It is ex-
tremely gregarious, individuals seldom
venturing far from the main body while
on land. though wandering about singly
in. the sea.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-07-13

Lawrence, Mass, July 13.-Tte Verett.
Pemberton and Atlantic cotton mills of
this city started up yesterday after a
weeks shutdown. The mills have in the
aggregate more than 5000 employees.
Fall River, Mass. July 13.-The iron
works and cotton mills, four in number,
employing about 5000 hands, have shut
down. The notices posted in the mills
announce the shut down to continue
for a week
Rock Island Argus., 1897-07-13
Retail Furniture Dealers.

Grand Rapids, Mich, July 13.-The
fifth annual convention of the Retail
Furniture Dealers association opened
here yesterday with about 100 hundred
delegates in attendance. Mayor Stow
extended a hearty welcome to which
President Revell, of the association, re-
Sp0pdod
Rock Island Argus., 1897-07-13
Buoklen's Arnico saivs.

The best Salve 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. 1t Is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale by Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-07-13

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the
most wonderful medical discovery oi
the age. pleasant and refreshing to
the taste, act gently and positively
on the bowels. cleansing the entire
system, dispel colds, cure headache.
fever, habitual constipation and bill
iousness. Please buy and try 0 box
Of C. C. c. today; 10, Is. so cents.
Sold and guaranteed to cure BY all
druQQiots
Rock Island Argus., 1897-07-13

An English rector in an agricultural
parish found his own sermons accepta-
BILE enough to his congregation, but not
so those OF his assistant.
Why don't You come to hear Mr..
1ones he said to the leading farmer.
He's an excellent fellow and breaches
far better than do"
That may be. sir, - was the grave
reooindef. but we've been inquirine
and lnquning about your curate, and
we can't find as he's got any property,
and we don't like to be told Of our sins
oy person as HASN'T got no property. ''
-Stsnd Ma2axiue.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-07-13
NOW, SULTAN, VII. YOU BE GOOD
Europe's Collective Note Informs Him
That Obstruction Must Cease.

That Obstruction Must Cease.
Constantinople, July 13.-Following is
the text of the collective note of the
powers to Turkey: 1.-The great powers
have adopted the project of strategical
rectificatiOn as it has been worked out
by the military attaches and communi-
Gated to the sublime porte. In conse-
quence. they have agreed to assure the
Ottoman government that they have
arrived at firm determination to put
an end to the obstruction, the only ef-
feet of which is the prevention of the
conclusion of, a peace eminently in the
interest of Elrope"
Rock Island Argus., 1897-07-13

Cleveland. July 13-The strike at the
Crescent Sheet and Tin Plate works
was broken yesterday by the importa-
tion of forty skilled men from Penn
sylvania who were set at work.