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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-02
HANNA'S SWIFT RIDE,
Policeman Who IL Ready for Anything
That May Tam mp on HE Beat.

That May Tnrn mp on His Beat.
A citizen Of Moline rode up on
horseback to Officer Hanna at the
Fifth avenue station last evening and
stated that he had Just ridden down
through Brooks crossing. and that
he passed three men under the via.
dnct of the Rock Island road who
we're scuilling, and two of the mum.
Der seemed to be seeking to gain the
advantage of the other. who was
struggling with equal determination
to get away, and that just as he
rounded into Fifth avenue he thought
be saw one of the men fall.
he believed it case Of hold-up. On
learning Of the Moline citizens fears,
officer Hanna asked the rider for the
use Of his horse. This was quickly
granted and the officer spsang into
the saddle. dug his heels into the
animals sides and off he dashed up
the avenue at genuine Phil Sheri-
dan gait. Reaching Brooks crossing
he searched the noighborhood, but
could find no trace of anybody, so
he returned the foaming horse to it's
owner. The incident, however, dem-
onstrated that there is nothing the
matter with Hanna, the policema an,
and that people on his beat had tet-
ter behave themselves or he will be
right after them--aud by the shortest
cut at that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-02
Something to Know.

1t may be worth something to
know that the very best medicine for
restoring the tired out nervous sys-
tenn to a healthy vigsr is Electric
Bitters. This medicine is purely
vegetable, acts by giving tone to the
nerve centers in the stomach, gently
stimulates the Liver and Kidneys,
and aids these organs in throwing off
impurities in the blood. Electric
Bitters improves the appetite. aids
digestion, and is pronounced by
those who have tried it as the very
best blood purifier ond nerve tonic.
Try it. Sold for SO cents or 81 per
bottle at Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug
store
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-02
AJAX TABLETS
Sealed Proposals Invited.

Sealed bids will he rec,i-ed at the ONE Of
Drack ksrns. architects. Odd Fellow building
Hook Island, III. fer the construction Of the head
ONCE building FOR the Modern Woodnen OF
America, until Monday, Nov. Is 1897, no; later
than L. O'Clock n Also rspais,e bios or I. o.
Po-ais VIII be received FOR furnishing the heat
Ing and ventilation apparatus, for elevators for
Ilrntfng. for rnsntes- ara fire grsse.. fo- a.
and electric wiring sns for ps.nt decorations.
Until Jaa- II. iso5. a; y O'Clock noon.
Plans may be seen 20 the dice OF the a-eht.
tscis on and sitter Oct. u. 1877.
The board OF directors OF the Modern Wood
men reserve the right TO reject sny and all hid.
BIDS mist be ecroB panied with cersiesd che (
OF per cert Of the amount Of the bid % . guar
ar;ee that TIE BIDDER will enter into cort-sr1 snd
elve 20 q ard sLflldi. nj bono.
Building 10 be f5x12) feet snc - be fire p-no;
Throughout, snd viii re three sfor.ce end fase.
uent- Tho buildiog will ne CT prcssea brics
win terra Gotta aud st0ne trimmings and viii b.
located al Rock leland, Illinois.
6oek Island, H., 0ct. IA ls97.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-02
D-oO-O-oNoO-OO-ooH"
|, THE THEATRE. !


A new play to be seen in the til
cities for the first time which is
promised with q pretty scenic pro-
duction, and which is surely 10 be
played by an excellent company, 10
what Clay Clemen. promises this
evening at the Burtis opera house.
Mr.. Clement has called his new play
"a Southern Gentleman" and Sbe
scenes take place in the sunny south
land. The first act is in Louisiana.
while grim visaged war hangs like a
pail over the state in 1869. This act
furnishes the motive for q romantic
love story which is told % years
later amid scenes of peace, in South
Carolina. Mr.. Clement plays a
chivalrous, courtly, old gentleman
throughout these scenes, after hsv-
ing been seen rs young confederate
soldier in the first act. Miss Kara
kenwyn will be seen as the
heroine Of the love interest OF the
play. Edgar Marnett will he seen in
a heroic and lovable old man part,
Carleton Macy in a strong and in
interesting part, Frank +. Aiken in
an eceeutric old man character, Miss
Eleanor Carey as grande dame Of
the south, Mrs. Charles &. Craig as
loving old negro nanny. the
faithful servant so typical Of the
south, jeffrey Williams as
negro servant, faithful ard true.
L. +. O'Mslley in an interesting high
Irish comedy part, William McGiil-
icuddy as an eccentric youth, Miss
Mabel Knowles as pretty ingenue.
and Frank Walcott in light comedy
part. Such a cast can be depended
upon to make even an indifferent
play a success. But it Is safe to
predict that Mr.. Clements will he
found anything but an indifferent
one.
Primrose & Vests Ministries will
be the attraction at the Burtis next
Thursday evening. We are. prom
ised a company composed wholly OF
stars with everything new as to COS
tunes, scenery and spectacular e.
fects. Mr.. West will contribute
something entirely original in the
way OF grand march, said TO be the
richest thing OF the kind ever prn-
duced as to costume and lighting. A
car load Of scenery and properties
arc carried for the various acts and
the magnificent rain bow first part.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-02
soIatic Rhsumatlsm Cured.

L. Wagner, wholesale druggist,
Richmond. Vs.. says: 81 had a fear
full attack of scia.ic rheum atism,
was laid up almost two months; was
fortunate enough to get Mystic Cure
for rheumatism. This cured me
after DEBTORS prescriptions had
failed to have any effect" Sold by
Otto Grotjsn, 1901 Second avenue,
druggist. Rock Island; Gust Schlegel
g. Son, 220 West Second street. Dav-
port.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-02
A kidney Disease Given Up By -Four Doc

Beaver Dam. o., Aug. 81. 1895.
My daughter, after being treated
by four doctors. and being given up
for lost, neighbor recommended
Foley's Kidney Cure. Today she is
able 10 walk several miles without
fatigue. l feel we would have lost
her If it was not for your medicine.
respectfully, Mrs j. NJ. BAILEY.
For sale by r. Ii. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-02
RuohIens' Arn,cs sss-e

The best Salve In the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt
Rheum. Fever Sores. letter, Chapped
Hands. Chi!bla.ns, Germs, and all
Skin Eruptions, and positively cures
Files, or no pay required. It is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price rs cents per
box For sale by Hartz & Uilemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-02
River Riplots.
The Winona was in port.

The Winons was in port.
The Ruth came down and went
back and the Nettie Durant went up.
The water is stationary at 2:S5;
the temperature at the Rock Island
bridge at noon 4S.
In the next "a hours the river will
fall slightly from Red Wing to North
McGregor, change but little at Du-
buque aud rise Oh to OF foot at
Rock Islayd,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-02
'N THE POLICE COURT.
DaIesport So,isd Dove Fined SEQ Fer
Drunkenness.

Drunkenness.
Msude Nelson, Davenport woman
whose capers have got her in trout bic
on this side of the river before.
was again arrested last night by Of
hcer Archer. She had q jag. She
WAS picked up On Eighteenth street.
Today she was up before Magistrate
Stafford, charged with drunkenness.
The judge said S25 and costs. Maude
couldn't say anything. So she is now
stopping at the hotel de Hemenway.
Alphonse Lambrecht, 1.-Two Slock,
CAMEL Won nnberghe, CAMEL
De Keyser and Peter Beens, the
principals in the fight at Coussen's
saloon, were given hearing before
Magistrate Stafford last night. All
were charged with disorderly con-
duct. The case against Beens was
dismissed. Slock and Lam brecht
were fined 50 and costs each and Won
Cauwennberghe and De Keyser IS
and costs.
John Murphy and William Kelly,
two touring plumbers, were in the
police court today. Kelly, under the
representation that he was an en-
ploye of Davis company, borrowed
tools from the Rock Island Lumber
company and the Rock Island Brew
ing company. He was held to the
grand jury In $500 each on two
charges Of obtaining goods by false
pretenses, and Murphy was held in
5000 bonds as an accessory
after the fact. The men were ar
rested by Capt. Eckard on complaint
OF Harry Elweil, engineer for the
Rock Island Brewing company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-02
Con ched rs YeArs,

l suffered for rs years with cough
and spent hundreds of dollars with
doctors and for medicine to no avail
until / used Dr.. Bells Pine-Tar-
Honey. This remedy makes weak
lungs strong. 1t has saved my life.
j. b. Resell, Granssburg. Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-02
Done Tobacco SPIT aud smoke Your Lss,
AWpr, %

lyon want TO quit tobacco using
easily snd forever, be made wolf,
strong, magnetic, fuu Of new life and
yigor, take No-To-Bsc, the wonder
worker that makes weak men strong.
Many gain ten pounds in ten DAYS.
Over 100000 cured. Buy No-To-B sc
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, 1897-11-02
A o 1eer 90 Medicine.

There is a medicine whose proprie-
tors Go not clsim to have dis
covered some hitherto un-
known ingedient. or that it is q
cure-sil. This honest medicine only
claims to cure certain diseases,
and that its ingredients are reoog-
nized by the most skilled physicians
as being the best FOR kidney ard
bladder diseases. II is Foiev's Kid
ney care. For sale by T. II. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-02
Chicago Excurslon.

November 2, and 4, the c., X. /.
& 2. railway will sell round trip
tickets to Chicago at one and one
third fare. Return limit Nov. 8.
The same rate will also be made
Nov. Q. 10 and IL. Return limit
Nov 15
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-02
D.lsys Arc Danrarnn.

Many OF your friends, or people
whom you know of have contracted
consumption. pneumonia or ether
fatal diseases by neglect Of a simple
cold or cough. Foley's Honey and
Tar, safe. sure and pleasant cough
medicine would have saved them. it
Is guaranteed. For sale by L. IL.
Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-02
A Household Necessity.

CssosTets Candy Cathar:ic, the
most wonderful medical discovery OF
the age, pleasant and refreshing to
the taste, acs gently and positively
on the bowels, cleansing the entire
system, d!spsl cclds, cure headache,
fever, habitns! constipation and bill
iousnoss. Please buy AID Try a box
of c. C. c. to-day; 10, Is, 30 ceu.s.
Sold and guaranteed 90 cure by slI
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-02

A cough is danger signal OF
worse troubles to come. Cure tie
cough and prevent its results by
using DIR. Woods Norway Pine Sy.
rup. For sale by Marshall &
Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-02

Pure blood and good digestion
are an insurance against disease and
suffering. Burdick Blood Bitters
keeps the blood pure, the digestion
perfect. For sale by Marshall &
Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-02
The Dinsley Bill

After years of effort to Sc
cure to the public a guaran-
tee of buying pure and I'M
adulterated liquors, gave dis
tillers the privilege of bottling
their product in bond under
the direct supervision of the
government, and requiring
that each package should bear
a stamp certifying the age and
quality of its contents. We
have secured the exclusive
agency for Clark's pure rye
bottled under the above con-
ditions expressly for family
and medicinal use. No med
icine chest should be without
an article that the public
can fully depend upon as
being what it represents. If
goods are not satisfactory on
trial they may be returned.
On sale only at the
M.El Family Liquor Store
l706 Third Avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-02

WANTED-POSITION ny MAN HAVING;
w horse ard delivery wagon. Address 4.
Beechcr. 1913 Second avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-02

ENOR SALE-A STEAM LAUNDRY WELL.
- equipped and doing paying business
MrS' sell ON account of health. Only one 9th
er steam laundry in city. Address Drew, Gs6
Cas- street Joliet, I'll.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-02

When bilious or costivs ga, /. Css
cares, candy cstbsrtia, cure y1srsn
saed 10 cents 7S raut.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-02

People can't be good natured,
can't be pleasant, if they have Itch
ing piles. Deans Ointment will
make any sufferer from this plagne
OF the night happy. II gives instant
re.ie' and permanent cure. For sale
by Marshall s. Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-02
WANTED.

NyANTED Two GENTLEMEN I.oDGpHS
w At 1879 Second avenue. Cal at once
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-02

EOR SALE OR EXCHANGE GOOD
II paying bakery business at iiOe Third ave.
nue.. Owner wishes to engage In other bust.
ness. VIII take real estate In exchange. Call
~ above number for particulars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-02

WANTED MIDOLE.AGED WOMAN
W 10 act as housekceper in family of two.
Can at li3O Fourth avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-02
MTSCELLAEE

I OST- AN ACCOUNT BOOK BELONGING
. To Buncher Bros. Finder please leave
Mt l'uuchcr Bros. market or Tue ARGUS Office
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-02

L,OR PENTHOUSE on FORTY-THIRD
- street. Inquire Of +. NJ Sinnct, 1915
Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-02

LNoR RENT-TwO NICELY FURNISHED
Il rooms with board In private family In
qulrc at ~ Twentieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-02
FOR SALE.

IGOR SALE-COAL IN ANY QUANTITY
y OF 80 bushels or over at $50 per ton de-
hvercd q. y. ID to- any part OF the city. Leave
orders at Commercial house barber shop, Rock
Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-02

NVANTED-GOODS TO STORE IN CHEAT,
w ciean and light storage rooms with cie-
vator ~ 1873 Second avenue. Johnny Jones.
Two rings on i3i1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-02

ENoR RENT-FOUR ROOM FLAToNrWEN.
y tieth street; 80 per month. Apply TO Il
n. Stafford, Masonic Temple block
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-02
YOR RENT.

LfOR RENT-A FIVE ROOM FLAT ON
II Third avenue. Call At NJ. i X.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-02

NOR RENT-A LARGE ELEGANTLY
II furnished front room Steam heat bath
vas. etc. centrally located. Gentlemen pre-
fcrrcd. Private family. Enquire ut ARGUS
office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-02

WANTED TWO INTELLIGENT, REIN
w ed saiesladies of good appearance; only
ambitious. energetic ladies' need apply. Good
salary. Address with reference, a, ARGUS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-02

IGOR RENT-eROOM HOUSE ON SEW
II eth avenue and Tenth street. Newly pa
pered and painted. Apply to George F. Roth,
Masonic Temple.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-11-20
KANSAS THANKSGIVING.
Gov. Leedy Says the People Have Mucl
Cause for Rejoicing.

Gov. Leedy Says the People Have Much
Cause for Rejoicing.
TOPEKA, Kan, Nov. l3.-tiov Leedy
has issued the following Thanksgiving
proclamation:
In conformity with the custom established
by our forcfathers, following tho example
Of the president Of the United States, In nc
cord with the practice Of my predeces-
sors and In grateful acknowledgment OF the
gracious favor Of divine Providence vouch-
safed this commonwealth during the last j.
months, !. John W. Leedy, governor OF Kan
sas, do hereby designate. proclaim and set
apart Thursday November 81, 1897, for day
OF thanksgiving In the state Of Kansas
Dountiful hnrvests In most sections OF
the state have filled our bins and granaries
An eager demand from foreign countries
has furnished q ready market and better
prices for our farm products After seven
years Of self denial, our people have so re-
duced their enormous Indebtedness that ut last
their liabilities bear reasonable ratio to their
resources The attacks upon this state. TO
which II has been so long subject. have been
discontinued and the reputation OF Kansas Is
again as good rs It's character always has been
For these blessings let US return thanks TO
that Great Author OF the Universe who watched
over and guided our fathers when they estab-
lished upon these prairies the foundation OF
our state In the day OF our rejoicing
let our people not forget the poor and
needy Of the great cities and OF foreign
countries. but send up our petition that the
giver OF oil good things may enable them to be
as self reliant and self supporting and self re-
specting rs are the citizens OF His common
wealth OF Kansas
To these ends recommend that.our people
refrain from their usual avocations and on that
day make fitting acknowledgment OF the man
fold blessings Great Creator has bestowed
upon our beloved state.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-11-20
500 Reward 500.

The readers OF this paper will be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able TO cure in
all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being constitutional disease, requires Q
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system, thereby destroying the foundation
Of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and
proprielors have so much faith in its cura.
tive powers that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that 1t fails to cure.
Send for list OF testimonials.
Address I. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-11-20

CAPT. BERNIER, of Quebec. Can, is
organizing an expedition to the north
pole and expects to start on March l
in the steamer Windward from poin:
the name of which he withholds, but
which is on the north of Siberia. His
crew will consist Of seven men, ge-
ologist, a surgeon and five men, or
eight men in all. including himself.
He intends to travel at the rate Of six
miles day, making the journey to the
pole in 100 days. His mode of travel
ing will be with dogs and reindeer,
especially the latter, on account OF
their meat as we'll as their services in
hauling.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-11-20
WILL ANNEX HAWAII.
Plenty OF Votes In sight In the senate tc
Isatify the Treaty.

Plenty OF Votes In sight In the Senate to
Hatify the Treaty.
CHICAGO, Nov. IA special to the
Tines Herald from Washington says:
Ratification Of the Hawaiian annexation
treaty by the United States senate Is assured.
The administration has made poll OF TINT
body, and as result President Mckinley Is sat
isfed that more than two-thirds OF the sem
ators will vote for ratification When the
treaty was submitted TO the senate on
June 10 last 80 senators were depend
ed upon TO cast their votes In favor
Of the instrument. II senator's were
doubtful and 81 were opposed to Its ratifi; atIon
Since that time the administration has 'aken
steps TO ascertain the views OF men wso were
then In doubt As result Preslien. Mckin-
ley Is depending upon 81 senator's wac will GER
tainly cast their votes In favor OF the treaty with
prospects OF the addition OF several votes TO
this number The treaty Is In excellent shape
for prompt action. II was fully considered by
the senate committee on foreign relations,
reported to the senate and placed on the
calendar with practically the unanimous In
dorsement Of the committee There were no
votes cast against II, though Senator's Turpie
and Daniel rcfrained from voting because they
had not fully made up their minds as to what
position they would take In the matter. II In
said to be the purpose OF Chairman Davis ut
the first executive session. 10 ask that day be
nxed for taking up the treaty Ratification
during the early part Of the year Is confidently
expected
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-11-20
THE MISTAKE SHE MADE.
She Did Her best 20 Entertain q nored
Guest.

At a party the hostess said 10 q guest:
II want you TO entertain Mr.. Blank lit
tie; he looks bored TO death. l will intro
duce him, and you must try TO amuse him.
You know his strong point il butter, on
which he has written book"
The lady.guest graciously undertook the
task of entertaining the man, inwardly won.
dering that he should be so interested in
butter-of which she knew very littlc--.wheD
his face indicated mind given to much pro
found thinking.
However, with butter in view, she began
on the weather, gradually got TO the coun'
try, then on to n farm, from that TO cows,
and at last TO butter. The man looked more
bored than ever, the magic word butter"
producing not the slightest effect, and he
left her somewhat abruptly, and soon with
drew from the house.
II did my best she explained to the
hostess; IL went through agonies to prove
that ! was deeply interested in butter, but
Il was all in vain"
"IButter!" exclaimed the hostess. What
possessed YOU to talk to that man, of all
men, on butter? | told you he had just
written book on Buddha, and knew how
deeply you two were interested in the same
subject"
And they said in chorus: "Gracious!"-
Tit-Bits
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-11-20
). r. SOVEREIGN RETIRED.
Knights OF Labor Unexpectedly Elect q
New General Master Workman.

knights Of Labor Unexpectedly Elect .
New General Master Workman.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Nov. lS.-James 4.
Sovereign, who has been general mas
ter workman Of the Knights Of Labor
for the past four years or more, and
who, before and during that time, has
been one Of the ablest champions OF
the order and Its doctrines, was yes
terday afternoon relieved Of his office
by the general assembly, which has
been in session In this city since Mon
day last Under ordinary conditions
Mr.. Sovereign's term Of office would
not expire until the next meeting.
This, however, II is said, makes no diff
ference with the order, whose general
officers during o meeting are alwaysin
the hands Of the assembly and can DO
chosen and deposed at the will OF the
majority.
On good authority II Is learned that 1t
was with Mr.. Sovereign's most hearty
approval that he steps down and out.
1t Is likewise with the appreciation
and, In fact, love Of his brethren OF
the order, that this Ia done.
The afternoon session was princi-
pally taken up with the delivery of
Mr.. Sovereign's annual address, which
was listened to by the delegates with
the greatest interest and greeted with
enthusiasm. The work OF wholesale
reform in the labor field, Mr.. Sovereign
contended. is retarded through the CO.
ercion and corruption of the poor by
the holders Of idle capital, who domi-
nate the press and debauch the politics
OF the country, while the courts apply
the arrogant lash of despotism in the
injunctions against the freedom OF
speech and peaceable assemblage OF
tho NOR
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-11-20

TEN years ago there were only 81
miles of electric railway track in the
United States. Now there are more
than $4,000 miles. The number OF
electrically operated cars has increased
from 1I2 to $1,000. In 1859 the horse
car tracks represented more than VI
per cent. of the total of street rail
ways, and the electric tracks n little
more than one per cent At the begin
ming of the present year the horse. car
tracks were less than seven per cent.
of the total, while electric railway
tracks represented more than 80 per
cent. The growth Of the electric sys-
tenn is phenomenal.