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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-12
YOU'RE A DEAD MAN"

Quinn, with Winchesters at their shout
ders.
Sheriff Moxson did some heavy think
ing in the space of few seconds. II
was useless to make a move forward,
for they had the drop" on him, and
he did not care to sacrifice his two COM
panions needlessly. Finally he un.
buclled his belt and flung it, with his
revolver, to the ground. Dismounting
he tossed the bride to one of his
friends.
Boys" he said, you remain here;
and don't fire until you see me fall"
Then whistling softly to himself, he
sauntered toward the camp, apparent
ly taking no notice of the rifles covering
his heart.
Fifty feet more, sheriff, and you're a
dead man." cried Shay.
Moxson hesitated not the fraction of
an instant. The so feet were covered
and he walked steadily forward.
For Gods sake, Moxson, go back!
We don't want to hurt you, but Wen
never be taken"
The plucky officer took no notice Of
the warning. The blue eyes were
fixed sternly on Shay's face. Still
whistling, he strobe straight to the
muzzle of the rifles, brushed them
aside as if they had been broomsticks,
and, in much less time than it takes for
the telling, two of the most desperate
men that infested the country were in
irons.
It was a marvellous exhibition of pure
nerve, as well as an illustration of the
potency of the law. AS was expected
in those days, an effort was made to
lynch the outlaws. Nearly two score
men from neighboring ranges sur
rounded the one-story frame building
that did double duty as a Jail and res
idence. They made so much noise that
it interrupted the poker game between
Moxson and his prisoners. With two
revolvers in his hands, he made his
appearance at the door and gave them
60 seconds to dispense. Then he went
back to his game, and was interrupted
no more that night.
Moxson died three years ago, not
with his boots on" but as peacefully
as if his life had been spent in a Qua
ker settlement. Shay and Quinn are
serving out their sentence in the peni-
Tertiary.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-12
PUT A STOP TO PAIN.

rheumatism. Neuralgia and other
painful Affections are now as easily
cured as they were once hard to cure.
Science has learned what pain is and
Billiards. Snow Liniment is the result.
Cures sprains, bruises cuts, stiff Joints.
and contracted muscles. Penetrates
to the very Bone and relieves almost
from the moment it touches. When a
Iiniment is needed, you owe it to your
self to get the best. The dealer is au-
thorized this one. Price so cents. Sold
by E. Reuss and c. Schasse's drug
stores.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-12
New Exploration Party.

Mr.. Morris K. Jessup, of New York,
has furnished funds to defray the ex-
penses of a systematic exploration of
the coasts of Asia and North America
from the Columbia to the Amoor river.
It is hoped to settletbe question wheth-
er Asiatics came to America by way OF
Kamchatka and the Aleutian islands.
Between the Columbia river and
Behring strait there are ten funda-
mentally different languages, having 81
dialects mutually unintelligible. On
the side of Asia seven distinct Ian
puages and ten dialects. The study and
Investigation are to be carried on by
the American museum of natural his
tory and will covera period of six years.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-12
blindness from Cofee.

A writer in the Medical Review main
tains that coffee is responsible for the
large number of blind men one sees in
the street of Moroccan cities. The
Moorish merchants drink coffee all day
long, and it has been noticed that many
of them lose their eyesight between the
ages of As and 80.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-12
ALLIeAToRs HAVE FUN
saurians viciOusIy Attack a Party
of Negro BRDtists.


of Negro BaDtists.
A funny story was related at Sanford,
Fla. recently by party of fishermen
from up the river, relating to the at
tack made upon party of negro bap-
Tiers by an alligator while the minis
ter was immersing his converts.
According to their account, a colored
Baptist preacher and his flock had gone
to the st. Johns river, some miles above
here, and had arranged for baptism of
many converts. Suddenly, while in the
middle of the ceremony, several big al
Egators came dashing into their midst.
The minister was seized and dragged
down, as were also several of the con-
verts.
The negro converts shrieked and
yelled, while the people on the bank
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-12
NOTICE OF FILING FINAL AC
COUNT.
ME SHAME OF TEXAS.

liz 81 al II Or lEAAC,
County of Bexar.
County Court in Matters OF Probate.
To September Term, A. d. 1897.
The State of Texas, to all persons
interested in the administration Of
the Estate of Jacob Dresch, deceased,
Mary Dresch, Administrative of the
estate Of Jacob Dresch, deceased has
filed her final account in the County
Court Of Bexar County, which will be
acted on at the September term, A. d.
1897 of said Court, at the Court House
thereof, in the City of San Antonio,
after this notice shall have been duly
published for at least twenty COO days
in some newspaper printed in Bexar
county, Texas, at which time all per-
sons interested in said estate may ap-
pear and make objections thereto, if
they see proper.
Witness, Thad w. Smith, Clerk of
the County Court of Bexar
County, and seal of said court,
Ills at my office in San Antonio,
this 23rd day of August, A. d.
1897.
THAD. w. SMITH,
Clerk County Court, Bexar County.
ISSUED same day.
By r. c. SYMINGTON, Deputy.
Came TO hand August 23rd, 1897, at
6:15 O'Clock, p. m. and publication of
the above Citation ordered made in
the Daily Light.
JOHN T. CAMPBELL,
Sheriff Bexar County.
By JAS. NJ. VAN RIPPER, Deputy.
S-24-20t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-12

-Staackss vehicles are what you
yaDt. S-14-1mO
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ST. LOUIS FAIR OCT. 4th TO 9th
INCLUSIVE.

The 1. & G. n. r. r. will have on
sale round trip tickets to st. Louis,
Mo-, October 3rd to Sth inclusive at
rate of one fare, tickets good to return
until October 18th.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-12

D. ]. PRICE, G. P. & 7. A.
Cliff Palestine, Tex,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-12

Came to hand August 23rd, 1897, at
6:15 o'clock p. m. and publication of
the above Citation ordered made in
the Daily Light.
JOHN. P. CAMPBELL,
Sheriff Bexar County.
By JAS. NJ. VAN RIPPER, Deputy.
S-24-20t
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NOTICE OF FILING FINAL AC-
COUNT.
THE STATE OF TEXAS,
County of Bexar.

county OF BeXar.
County Court in Matters of Probate
To September Term A. d. 1897.
The State of Texas, to all persons
interested in the administration of the
estate of Julia Zauner, deceased.
VIM. Molsberger, administrator of
the state of Julia Zauner, deceased,
has filed his final account in the
County Court of Bexar County, which
will be acted on at the September
Term, A. ID. 1897, of said Court, at
the Court House thereof, in the City
of San Antonio, after this notice shall
have been duly published in some
newspaper printed in Bexar County,
Texas, for at least twenty COO days,
at which time all persons interested in
said estate may appear and make OBJ
jections thereto If the see proper.
Witness, Thad. w. Smith, Clerk of
the County Court of Bexar
County, and seal of said Court,
[L.S.l at my Office in San Antonio,
this 23rd day Of August, A. ID.
1897.
THAD. w. SMITH,
Clerk County Court, Bexar County.
By r. G. SYMINGTON, Deputy.
ISSUED same day.
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n. - ::

The man
who INDUCES
in athletic exercises
is usually a healthy
man. While athlet-
les, moderately in
dulged in, are con-
ducive to longev-
ity, they are not
ohso1utelv neces-
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THAD. w SMITH

II1AD. w. SNA = II,
Clerk County Court, Bexar County
ISSUED same day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-22
HE IS SURE OF ELECTION.
John +. sta ford the Democratic Candi
date for Police Magistrate.

O0nn T. St9 nora 6D0 DemO0k0ChC O0nOh-
date for Police Msgsstrate.
John T. Stafford. the democratic
candidate for police magistrate. is
proving one of the most popular eau
didates on the ticket. and his ample
fitness for the office is.recognized by
those who meet him. Aside from
the advantage he possesses in the
matter of legal training and attain
ment. he has proper conception OF
the duties Of the Office. In a word,
he is capable of intelligent discern
ment between right and wrong, and
there is nothing in lis own life or
personal habits that will interfere
with the efficient aud consistent dis
charge Of public duty. Mr.. Stafford
was born and reared in Rock Island
and despite his youthful appearance
is a man If mature judgment.
He has passed bis 9th year,
and as early as 1884. after serving on
the rafter F. C. A. Denk mann q sea.
son. he entered the Office of his uncle,
Hon. E. w. Hurst. where he received
the advantage of the proper business
and legal experience and commenc.
ing to read law in 1886. and in 1891
going to Chicago to perfect himself
in his chosen profession. He gradu.
ated from the Northwestern univer.
sity law department in June, 1898
and for two years thereafter practiced
law in Chicago as a member of the
firm Of Adams. Hubbard g. Stafford
He returned to his first love. Rocb
Island. in 1895. and this city has
since been his home. He was agreed
| upon as candidate for supervisor q
year ago. but there being a question
as to his having regsined his lega
residence, he declined to be a candi
| date.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-22
A CANCELLlNG MACHINE
A New and Metropolitan Device for tn,
K0rk leland POetofhne.

A New and Metropolitan Device for the
Kork leland Postoffi"e.
The Rock Island postmaster has
been officially advised by First Assis-
tant Postmaster General F. H. Jones,
that it has been determined to pro-
vide caucelling machine for use in
the Rock Island postofice. This is q
device which the department gener-
ally furnishes only first class Offices,
but when the new building was ia
ken possession of here an effort was
made. owing to the volume of mail
handled here, to secure the machine,
and as will be seen, Assistant Postmas-
ter General Jones has recognized the
application and acted favorablv upon
it. Some Information as to the IA
cilities for electric power, etc., must
be forwarded before the machine is
put in. it being necessary to provide
one-quarter horse power motor for
driving the csncelling machine. The
advantage of the machine is not only
demonstrated in the matter of can
collation. CT stamps expeditiously.
but in the clean and thorough man
ner in which it is done. It is modern
end metropolitan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-22
BURGLARS GETTING BOLD,
Two Second Avenue Bushes, Houses Eu
tered So turday Night.

Two Second Avenue Business Houses Eu.
tered So turdsy Night.
Burglars were about again Satur.
day night, their depyedations being
confined to the business section.
Wright & BARRIERS shoe store, which
was entered few weeks ago, wal
again broken into aud three pairs O.
shoes taken. A rear window was
broken in effecting an entrance.
The marauders then went next door,
10 The merchant tailoring establish
ment of Pat Dixon, smashed in tn.
back door and got away with two
coats, one vest aud an overcoat.
Twenty-one hoboes were given
lodging at police headquarters last
night.
Herman Beck, charged with aban
donment by his wife, was arrested
last night by Officer Carlson. Beck
who is q young man who lives in tn,
upper end Of this city, says he was
married to julia Holly hook at Peo
ria last spring, she having first hac
him arrested on a serious charge
They afterward came to Rock Island
to live. but he could not get along
with her, he says, SO he left town.
He returned few evenings ago.
G. C. Jer Ks, 1928 Fourth avenue
reports the disappearance Of pair
of chickens from his premises. Johr
Miller, who resides on Third avenue
and Twenty-sixth street, also syl
his coop has been raided.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-22
Distressing Complexion of the
Water We Use.
CAUSES COMMON COMPLAINT
Cleaning Machine Has Been
Idle All Winter.
A Strange Procedure That
Needs Explanation.

While 1t is not unusual that at this
season of the year the water pumped
into the city mains does not sparkle
as i: should. owing to the disturbed
condition of the river in consequence
OF the breaking up of the ice, 1t has
not been before since the filters were
presented to the city by Hon. Ben T.
Cable, that the waser afforded to the
people OF Rock Island. for consump-
ton has been of the shade that it is
today. An ARGUS representative
who went to the waterworks Satur-
day to ascertain if there was no
way to remedy the prevailing
conditions, or at least if the city was
doing all it could under the circum-
stances, found that the filter was shut
of entirely-indeed had not been
running all winter. The only ex-
PLANTATION offered by the man in
charge of the works at the time was
that the filter was out of order, and
had not been put in shape yet, but
that it was expected to have it in
operation again in few days. This
is most extra ordinary procedure.
aud Is the first instance since the
filter was put in that it has been
shut down.
Need Is Now If Ever.
Rock Island needs the advantage
and benefit of a filtering plant now,
IL it ever did or ever will. While the
water works system has outgrown
the capacity of the filtering machine
since it was first provided, and not
withstanding that Mr.. Gable, after
supplying it dou bled its capacity, it
is still unequal to the growing needs
of the works. nevertheless it has
the power to cleanse the water of i'm
purilies. il not to absolutely clarity,
and on this account it should be run
ming to its utmost capacity now. 1t
may not. owing to the increased
pumping supply of the city, do it's
work thoroughly, but it will improve
immensely the existing conditions
and give us better quality
of water than that which
is essential to have in ex.
istence that we are forced to partaks
of and put up with now. There has
been some discussion as to the Jewel
patent being involved io litigation.
Whatever may have arisen in that
respect Rock Island has not been af-
fecied as yet. and probably will not
be. 1.-THE city is at this moment being
deprived the blessings of plant that
cost thousands of dollars.
A reservoir is the only absolute
solution of the question of abundant
and pure water. but in the meantime
let US have the best it is possible for
the city to afford. 1t is of vital inn
portance that the water consumed
should be given every safeguard that
is at the disposal of those entrusted
with the operation of the works.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-22
.CCABE'S
Floor mattinQs.

These aren't "made in America. ="
The Chinese make the cheaper
grades, tho Japs do the better ones.
Every yard of mating IL imported.
and il the new tariff goes" every
yard will pay duty Of 10 cents. It's
safe to say that cheap mattings will
cost double very soon.
But this week we'll give our Gus
toners all they want at the lowest
prices ever made here. Friday
brought us the last of our own spe-
cial importation of mattings straight
from China and Japan. No waiting
here for new tariff prices.-boughi
right, sell cheap.-:hat's the McCabe
way.
Thia week while they last Chinese
mating. we'll made. SIC . yard.
(May not last over one day.
Fine Jap mating. cotton warp;
would be 22c to Csc anywhere else
our price. Ice q yard.
Jap mattings. perhaps only better
in designs and colorings. 18c o yard.
Fine. tough, pliable mattings, ex
cellent cotton warp, worth at least
soc. opening price 24c . yard.
Finer mattings at SOC, $50, $50 and
40c-best to be had anywhere.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-22
COURT HOUSE CULLINGS
Big Damage Suit Against the rri City
Railway CompSny.

Big Damage Suit Against the rri City
Railway Compsny.
Regina Schraub, of Moline, who
was married to John Schraub, Nov.
rs. 1895, in this city. has begun
suit for divorce through her attor.
ney, Meese & Rank, charging cruelty
and drunkenness. Mrs. Schraub
says her husband on several occa-
sions threatened her life. They have
one child. William, aged 3 months.
Sheriff Hemenway is moving his
office from the Jail building to the
new court house.
Contractor Larkin has presented
the clerks in the county offices with
marble paper weights.
1t is said q certain couple is figur-
ing on being welded at the court
house on the evening of the dedica-
ton.
1t has been suggested that bicycle
repository be provided at the new
building.
A suit for 81, coo damages has been
| commenced In the circuit court by
Meese & Rank, of Moline, for Mrs.
Laurena Smith. Of that city, against
tho Tri-City Railway company. Mrs.
Smith alleges that che and her hus-
band were obliged to walk from the
ruth avenue barn to their home one
night in January. after having been
informed by the conductor that the
car would run through 10 Moline.
Mrs. Smith saws she was in delicate
health at the time
Jakob Jensen aud Miss Apolline
M. X. Petersen, of Moline, we're the
parties to the first marriage cere-
mony solemnized at the new county
temple. 1t occurred Saturday af-
ternoon. Judge Adams making them
husband and wife in his private
Office.
County Clerk Kohler is doing bust
ness in the new building today. The
first order to be issued was to A. V.
Esterdahl. OF Moline, while W. H.
Gest filed the first document.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-22
Sudden Death of the Jurist's
Son.
POPULAR JOURNALIST.
Found Lifeless in His Hote1
at Springfield.
End of a Life of Great
Promise.

The friends in Rock Island Of
Judge J. j. Glenn. Of the circuit
court, are grieved to know of the
great and sudden sorrow that has
overtaken him, in the death of his
son, William M. Glenn. The de-
ceased was legislative manager Of
the Associated Press at Springfield.
and retired apparently well last Fri
dav night. Saturday morning he
was found dead in his bed. Apo
plexy was the cause. He had not
been well since year ago, when he
had q narrow escape from an attack
of typhoid fever, but he had mani
tested no unusual symptoms OF late;
at least his friends we're given no
cause for alarm. The remains were
conveyed to Monmouth for interment.
The deceased was "a years Of ago.
was reared at Monmouth, Warren
county. and in his early life was as
sociated with his brother in the pub
LEGATION of the Monmouth Review,
and later the boys conducted for
some time the Springfield Journal.
AfterwaId they we're connected with
the metropolitan press, and for some
years Will had been in charge Of
the western bureau of the Associated
Press. He had had various exper-
fences In his career "a q newspaper
man; was tireless worker and q
man Of splendid judgment and FORE
sight. His untimely death is largely
attributed to overwork, as he never
gave himself up to the rest that ma
predetermined when there was yet
anything to be done. Like his dis.
tinguished father he was possessed
of jovial, light-hearted disposition,
never was known to lose his temper.
was always evenly balanced and cor.
dial. Among the newspaper frater'
nifty he was one of the most popular
in the state, and his acquaintance
with men of public affairs was very
extensive in Illinois.
A Fathers Pride.
Judge Glenn was always fond o.
talking of the achievements and Cd
dities Of his son Will. of whom hs
was justly proud, and his demise wa.
great shock to his parents. The
Judge has another son, Mac, who has
likewise made his mark in the news
paper world. and.with the parents the
deceased leaves together with hi
brother two sisters, Misses Anna and
Adelaide. The sympathy Of the
people of Rock Island will 90 tt
Judge Glenn and family in their deey
sorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-22

Mayor B. F. Knox is to open q
branch undertaking house at Orion.
He has leased q storeroom there, and
Ed Swan. who has long been Mr..
Knox's valuable assistant, will have
charge of the new concern. He went
to Orion today to arrange affairs SO
that all will be in readiness for open.
ing for business by the first of next
month. Mr.. Swan will move his
family to Orion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-22
"Not Exactly RIGHT, !"

Tho usands Of people are in this
condition. They are not sick and
yet they are by no means well. A
single bottle OF Hoods Sarsaparilla
would do them q world OF good. 1t
would tone the stomach, create an
appetite, purify and enrich the blood
ana give wonderful vigor and vital
ity. Now Is the time to take it.
Hoods pills cure nausea, sick
headache, indigestion, biliousness.
All druggists. rs cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-22
To the Sporting Pub,in.

The Lambert-McCo glove contest
which takes place at Claus Groth
hall, Davenport, March 70, will be to
a decision. Those not satisfied can get
their money back by applying at the
door before the contest is ended.
REYNOLDS AND REESE, Managers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-22
Up-to-Dass Wan Pspsr.

Have you seen those beautiful wall
papers that Lerch & Greve have in
their store: No old goods, every roll
of paper is '97 stock and at prices
which will surprise you. Call early.
before the stock ID picked over. Also
fine line OF room mouldings and
mixed paints. Lsrch & Greve, 500
Eighteenth street. Call telephone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-22
BICYCLES.

eopenth e bicylesa
Wright tires best enamel gold striped decorated
which other dealer ~
- ' - -' "N- """o ou' open"S
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-22

To Curtls Cold In One Day.
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
il it fails to cure. Is cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-22
Sewing Machines.

Sewing Machines.
Everybody knows that We sell the
New Easy Running Sewing Machine.
fully guaranteed.
Made to sell at eS5. our price sal.
Made TO sell ct $50. our price ga.
Made to sell ct go. our price e27.
In addition TO three excellent ma.
chimes We have added to our line the
Standard Rotary Machine, for chain
and lock stitch both, makes 6 stitches
70 Of any other machine-again Of
4 months ont OF ~ III you sew all
the time).
II you want the best that money
can buy In Sewing Machines, go
this one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-22

Carpets.
See them. Prices begin at SAC q
yard for good carpet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-22
FREDERICK FRIES.
2S3 Hart street.

Cream Balm is kept by all drug
gists. Full size so cents. Tria! size
10 cents. We mail it.
ELY BROS, Sc Warren street, n.
7. City.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-22

For three days only. beginning
Monday morning, We offer:
Irridescent wool novelties, double
fold dress goods. all colors. would
be cheap as 16c. our price 100 . yard.
All wool dress serges. oolors and
blacks. double fold. very special ct
22ao.
Plain black Sicillians at sec yard
instead Of SOC.
Silica waist linings. all colors and
black, should be 1Oc, only SIC ward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-22

Floor Oil Cloth.
Choice new desirable patterns. one
and two-yard widths, 15c Q yard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-22
BROOKLYN. N. Y. Dec. 10. 1896.

DIOVAIyHs ~ L - DcC. TO 1CJVs
Messrs. Ely Bros l have used
Ely's Cream Balm Q number of years
and find it works like . charm. 1,
has cured me of the moet obstinate
case Of cold in the head in less than
~ ho1rs from the time l felt the
cold coming on. 1 would not be
without it. Respectfully yours.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-22
Small Wares.

Imported tortoise hair pins,
straight or wsvy. instead Of l2c per
dozen, 80.
Side comb sets Connecting newt
shell. worth Csc per set. 1Sc.
Satinola shoe polish. paste and IL
quid, 10c.