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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20
WheeImen Visit ROyal.

About . o'clock on Sunday morning
the following party of wheelmen start
ed for a trip to Royal: Captain Chas.
Moon, Isaac Singer. Albert Moon,
Maurice Reynolds, Frank Wolcott.
Daniel Scurry, Andrew Mitchell, of this
city, and Henry Wadel and M. b. Gar
ney, of Kingston. They arrived at
noon and after refreshments returned
homeward by the way of Crystal lake.
After enjoying a visit at the Mitchell
cottage they reached the club room
early in the evening
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20
A Sad Accident.

A little boy named Tony Kimlick 8
years old, was brought from Egerton
on Saturday to the Carbondale hos
pital He had met with an accident
so that his leg was badly injured from
the middle of the thigh down. He was
taken to the hospital that the limb
might be amputated. The amputation
was performed 10y DR.. Manley, of Jer-
myn. and DR.. Gillis, of this city, but
the child died at noon on Sunday. The
accident occurred at the Edgerton col
liery as the result of attempting to
get upon a coal car.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20
knights of Father Matthew.

A meeting OF the knights OF Father
Mathew was held on Sunday afternoon,
to arrange for the National Catholic
Total Abstinence Union convention,
which meets next month at Scranton.
II is thought that over a thousand
delegates to the convention will repre-
sent local organizations. All the Total
Abstinence societies and various Cath
olic societies will be represented. The
general parade on the evening of the
second day of the convention VIII
comprise a large number of temperance
men. Rev. T Il. Coffey and j. Z.
Campbell were chosen as delegates.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20
Lehigh Valley Railroad System.
Anthracite Coal Used Exclusively Insur-
ing Cleanliness and Comfort.
IN EFFECT JUNE, IA, 1897
rR NINS LEANE SCRANTOlN.

TRAINS LEAVE SCRANTON.
For Philadelphia and New York via d.
G. II. r. r. at 6.4j, $50 a. m, and ~. .05, LIS,
22s AL (8lack Diamond Express) and
1850 p. m.
For Pittstor and Wilkes-Barre via D.
L. & W. r. r.. 600, sos, 1l.20 a. m, LBS
$40, 500 and SAT p. m.
For White Heven. Hazleton, Pottsville.
and principal points in the coal regions
VIA D. & Fl. II r., Gas, 7.5O a. m, 1905 and
For Bethlehem, Easton, Reading. Har-
rishurg and principal intermediate sta
tions via ID. & H. r. r., Gas, $50 a. M,
1905, 125 2.2S, AL QBlack Diamond Ex-
press), 44l and ll,30 p. IN.
For TunkhaEI ock, Towanda, Ehnira,
Ithaca, Geneva and principal intermediate
stations via D., l.. & w. II. r., 800.
sos a. m, 12.40 and $40 p. m.
For Geneva, Rochester, Buffalo, Mia CARA
Falls, Chicago and all points west via D.
& H. r. r., 1905. 1888 (Black Diamond
Express), $50 and 1l.30 p. m.
Pullman parlor and sleeping or Lehigh
Valley chair cars on all trains between
Wilkes-Barre and New York, Philadel-
phia, Buffalo and Suspension Bridge
ROLIIIN II. WILBUR, Gen. Supt.
CHAS. S. LEE Gen. Pass. Agtp Phila.
A, w. NONNEMACHER, Asst Gen.
Pass Agt., South Bethlehem, Pa.
Scranton Office. 800 Lackawanna avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20
Narrow Escape from Death.

A little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
T. ]. Gilhool, of Brooklyn street, on
Saturday evening. wandered from her
home. and was playing on the street
car track, just as the evening twilight
made it difficult for the motorman of a
rapid car to see the child. Michael
Connolly was returning home in a car
riage when he saw the approaching
car. He sprang from the buggy just
in time to snatch the little one away.
But for his presence of mind and ac-
tivity. the car would have brought in
stant death to the little girl.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20
CARBONDALE,

tReaders will please note that adver-
tisements, orders for Job work, ana
items for publication left at the estab-
lishment of Shannon & Co., newsdealers'
North Main street. will receive prompt at
tention; office open from a. m. to 10
y. MI
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20
THERE IS A CLASS OF PEOPLE

Who are Injured by the use OF coffee Recent
Iy therN has been placed In all the grocery
stores new preparation called GRAlN-0,
nindes pure grains, that takes the place OF
coffee. fhe most delicate stomach receives
ID Will nj distress, and but few can tell IT
fron 6 Zee IL does not rost over "a ~ much,
Chlldr 4 may drink II with benefit rs cts.
sad 2 Lcentspsr package. Try It, Ask Tor
GAHIN-O.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20
Erie and Wyoming Valley.
Erfect MONDAY. Nav 3lst, 1891,

Effect Monday. May S1st, 1897
Trains leave Scranton as follows For
New York and intermediate points on
Erie railroad, also for Hawley, Lake
Ariel and local points at 500 a. m. and
2.2s p. m.
Additional trains for Lake Ariel and
points intermediate at S.a5 a, m, and $40
y. m.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20
Hotels and Summer Resorts.
HALL,
CRYSTAL LAKE, PA.

The opening of this famous resort un-
der new management will take place
early in June.
Situated in the southern corner Of
Susquehanna county on the shores of
beautiful Crystal Lake, Fern Hall Is
one of the most attractive places in the
State of Pennsylvania to spend few
weeks during the heated term.
Every facility Is affordtd for the en-
tertainment of it's guests.
New-York tribune., 1897-12-19
GATHERED ABOUT THE TOWN.

Tho receipts In taxes for the three days ending
Friday amounted 10 s. 3p.4l2 For IN period
last year tho receipts aggregated %.33j9J.
Walter Edgerley. OF No. la DeKalb-ave. who
badly injured at grade crossing OF the Long
Island Railroad while riding his wheel several
weeks ago LEFT the Seney Hospital yesterday Mr..
Edgerley says that he Is eagerly. waiting for the
time when he can ride his wheel again with the
aid OF artificial legs.
Henry Wins has secured verdict Of 81 900
against the Nassau Electric Railroad Company FOR
injuries received In being thrown from his wagon
in Ocean-ave. by trolley-car on June "a. 1886.
Mr. Peterson. father OF the little girl who was
killed by a Thrd-ave. trolley-car near Forty-sixth-
ct. February ~ has secured verdict against
the Brooklyn Heights Railroad Company for s. go.
Judge Van Wyck In the Supreme Court, yester-
day morning denied the motion to continue the In
junction brought against the city OF Brooklyn by
George Fruh to prevent the contamination Of a
contract for the construction Of part OF the Shore
Road between the Commissioners and Mr.. Hart. a
contractor TO whom the work was transferred from
Fruh. lie alleges that he lost about $1,000 on ma
teria and other arrangements which he had made
him
Deputy Controller George y. Rowe yesterday re-
ceved a handsome picture Of Judge Leonard Al
Giegerich OF the NewYork Supreme Court The
two men have been close friends ever since they
were schoolmai ies In the old Fifth-st public school,
In New-York city.
George Lafayette. who claims to be descendant
Of the Marquis de Lafayette was arrested in Bay
Shore Long Island. on Friday. for begging. lie
said he wanted 10 secure enough money 10 get to
his home in Grecnport He said he had n wife
and FIVE children In that place. While at work
blasting rock in New-Jersey several weeks ago he
was hurt by dynamite explosion. When dis
charged from the hospital he had no money, and
had 10 work his way back to Greenport
An entertainment will be given by the Co-Work-
ers Circle of the Kings Daughters OF the South
Third Street Methodist Episcopal Church. South
Third and Hewes SITS, tomorrow evening.
The new officers OF the 1nyiEc.ble Republican
Club are: President. S. l.. Brnley: frst vice-pres-
dent S. r. Wrsley; second vice-presldent. J. h.
Coon: treasurer. Il. II. Clarke: secretary, 5. r.
Fisher: counsel Lorrin Andrews: librarian f. W
Relyea Board Of Directors. J. T.. Dallas. F. c.
Elliott H. w. Smith w II: Chapel, w. h.. After
bury. J. r. Burns. r.. T. Thomas. f. T." Stryker
w f.. Bulard and J. ~. McInness.
number OF important matters In relation to
the improvements in the Eighth Ward will be dis
cussed at meeting of the West End Board OF
Trade to be held at Faneuil Hall on Tuesday
evening. January T.
New-York tribune., 1897-12-19
CONCERT BY YALE MUSICIANS.
THE FIRST PERFORMANCE OF THE SEASON
WILL BE IN THE ACADEMY ON
WEDNESDAY NIGHT


On Wednesday evening next in the Academy OF
Music the Yale Glee and Banjo clubs will give their
concert and a. this IL the first time IN years that
the college boys have given Brooklyn the first
cert OF their holiday tour great preparations are
being made TO give them n royal welcome. Tn
fortunately FOR those who wish TO entertain them.
the New-IIaven party will not arrive hero until late
In the afternoon OF the day Of the concert and must
be IN again the same night TO Philadelphia. In
spite Of this the glee and banjo men will be taken
TO the Hamilton. Brooklyn and Crescent clubs for
little luncheons.
william y. Davenport. 81 president OF the Yale
Alumni Association Of Long Island. has made the
following appointments OF Yale men to preside at
81: Leland Stanford Stillman. 81, and Frank Julian
Price '92. Undergraduates OF Yale all Brooklyn
boys. Will serve as ushers, as follows: Henry, sil,
) Goodwin Morris ". Ely. William 5. Packer, jr..
meth Bruce. Frank II. simmons, Robert Darling.
d S. Chauncey. II. f. Van Every and Frederick NJ.
The patronesses are Mrs. Charles II. Levermore.
Mr. Mr. Pn MStse III Mrs M Sss
gard. Mrs. William Packer. y, Mrs Alfred M j.
iGs.' MPs. Thomas hon E sdman. Mrs. David NJ stuart
Mr. Edwnd Terry u2s Mrs Fr'Vk Mn Rsy Mrs Tse MF
/ WoodTH 5s.Td Mrs GhrFe' r Bt,s Aaams Mr. Mr walter
BrsRss Bre%sier Mn Mrs % Wallace Bruce, Mrs ' william
Brlnsmade. Mrs. J. \; Burr. Mrs. joseph D; Bur
rel Mrs Aesandsr Cameron Mrs stursis C0tiin
Nathaniel at i H. Clement. Mrs Edward corlies' Mrs
B..m1na Tm Du1ns 2. Man Mrf 4
G P 4rs barwn James Mrs. MFi
dali Mrs. William B. Kendall; ,r' Mrs Elijah r.
KsTnay and Ms a.. college boy. will join in the
dance which . be given s the same eyenns by
New-York tribune., 1897-12-19

to the intending purchaser many n;
HOLIDAY CLOAK OFFERINGS.
LADIES' AND MISSES CLOTH JACKETS
A special lot in colors and black. worth from
$40 10 $500 at $3.70, $500, S'.oV'
$1,000 and $3.50.
LADIES CLOTH and PLUSH CAPES' usu-
ally s11 80 to $500. at 1915, $3.50. SS.'o'
$3.50 and $3.50.
FUR SCARFS and COLLARETTES at
S4.75. $3.50, $1,000. $500 to $4,000.
LADIES' and CHILDREN'S MUFFS AT
Ooc. $500. $500, S4.OO, $500 to
$500.
LADIES AND CHILDREN'S MACKlN-
ToSHEs at S1.25. S2.25. $3.50. %4'Oo'
$3.50, $3.50 and $1,000.
SILK AND WOOL SHAWLS at SI.-o,
$500, $3.50. $500. $3.50 to S2o.Oo.
CANES.
special sale Of MEMS CANES, choice and
rare woods handsomely mounted with SterIns
Silver new designs at 75c, S1.Oo. Si.oo'
$500 and $500.
Also ROYS' CANES at 25c.. SOC. and 1oc.
each.
Initials Engraved Free OF Charge
LACE CURTAINS & BED SETS
IN IRISH POINT CURTAINS at $3.50.
800, $500 pair. BED SETS at ~o.oo'
SO. 90, $3.50. $1,000. $500.
IN NOTTINGHAM CURTAINS at Sl.o"'
S1.5O. 81. 90. $3.50. $500. BED SETS at
S1.75. $500, $3.50.
LADIES' LACE NECKWEAR.
LACE AND CHIFFON JABOTS and
FRONTS at SI.OO. S1.5O. Sl.6' upward.
LIBERTY SILK and CHIFFON BOAS. plated
ends. at SI.OO. 80. 500 to 500.
NOTION HOLIDAY ITEMS.
Four seasons SATIN TAPE MEAsUREs.
new and dainty. 90. each.
GENUINE RODGERS SCISSORS In leather
case WOSTENHOIM POCKET KNIVES.
GOLD and STERLING SILVER THlMBLES,
BRONZE LEATHER HOUSEWIVES. NEE
DIE BOOKS with Mllward, Kirby, Beard 4
Harpers English Needles, SPOOL COTTON
BOXES. 25c each.
REAL TORTOISE SHELL GOODs-Hair-
pins. side. Pompadour and back combs. Lors-
nettes. &c.
A special lot ~ heavy carved top BACK
COMBS. value 500 to $50 at 1928 each.
RHINESTONE SlDrs tp!hp'' WY "'''''"''N
SI.5O and S1.75 pair
SILVER. MOUNTED SIDE COMBS. 25c.
pair.
GOLD MOUNTED SIDE COMBS. SI.OO
pair.
OSTRICH FEATHER BOAs Mt low prices:
1 yard. s4.15, $3.50. s7.25. 800; II
yard. 1925. $500, 5000. 1925; IL yard.
S7.OO, 1915, S1O.75, a12.OO. Put up in
fancy boxes FOR holiday gifts
New-York tribune., 1897-12-19

Jacob Neyins, Miss Brown. of Staten Island: VIII
bur Norris, Havens d. Fairchild, Miss Ferguson
Mr.. and Mrs. r. X. Farchd, Miss Pitt Miss Har.
riett V Pitt, Mr.. and Mrs. John NJ Tallman In
ternal Revenue Collector and Mrs. Frank r. Moore
Senator and Mrs. Albert a. Wray, Alderman and
Mrs Adam II. Leach. Mr.. and Mrs Ell II. Bish-
opon Dr. and Mrs, George r Reed Mr.. and Mrs.
Hubbard Hendrickson. Mr. and Mrs. Tneodore
Cocheu. Joseph Whitney, Rollins Palmer MIR and
Mrs. Andrew Luyster and Miss Luyster. OF Oyster
Bay; Miss Flora Byrrness Miss Greene. Mr.. and Mrs
Percy =: Tarleton. William F. King. Mr. and Mrs.
r. st. John Webb, Mr.. and Mrs. Crary Miss
Crary. Mr.. and Mrs. John Diehle, A. s. Hackley
Dr. +. J. Carroll. Miss T. Lackey Mr. and Mrs
Maurice Weinburg. Gustave Krippendorf, Mrs. A.
7. Richter, Mrs NJ l. Demorest. Mr.. and Mrs.
J, r. Katz, Mr. and Mrs. a; H. streeter. Of Belle
Mrs. D. Il E. Jones, A. H. Epstein and j. F. Ep-
Miss +. NJ. Lackey, Seth 7. Stewart Mrs stewart
J. Heyneman, j. 7. Blakeney Mr.. and Mrs. Alex
ander Glover Mr.. and Mrs Il. F. Kobbe, A. Maciay
Pentz. 7. p. Terhune. J. T. Baker, Robert T. Kirk
Bertha +, Cross Mrs; Bunce Of New-York; Cap
l. Scohed, Miss Rust J. ~ Rust. L. w. Pomerex
Mr. and Mrs Edward Hencken John c. Dolph j.
w. Pigot, w. Pigot, Thomas Whitlock, William
Whltlock. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Codheil. Mr. and
Mrs. p. A. S FRANKLIN, ]. w. English, Harry T.
Miller. Charles L. Timson, William j. Blackburn.
J. Cook. Mr.. and Mrs. w. Z. Barber. W. L. Byr-
dell. Mr.. and Mrs 4. 7. Underwood. OF Brentwood,
England; Mr. and Yrs. II. 7. Barton. Mr.. and Mrs.
d. j. Ormsbee. Samuel G. Ormsbee. Rufus L.
Scott, jr. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kats. Of New
York. and Mr.. and Mrs R. s. Barry.
New-York tribune., 1897-12-19
TO HEAR INJUNCTION APPEALS.
THE APPELLATE DIVISION WILL LISTEN
TO ARGUMENT on THE GRAB
BILLS TOMORROW.

The Appellate Division OF the Supreme Court viii
sit tomorrow 10 hear the appeal OF the East River
and Atlantic Ocean Railroad from Justice Van
Wyck's decision continuing the injunctons. which
now keep the Board OF Aldermen from passing
their franchise grab bill over the Mayors veto.
ncnt several days ago. Justice Goodrich said yes
terday that the justices Of the Appellate Division
feel that II the Aldermen have the right 10 pass
tho bills now under dispute the right should not
be denied them. For this reason the injunction
Of the Appellate Division will be prepared and
handed down soon as possible.
New-York tribune., 1897-12-19
MANY GUESTS AT 4 WEDDING.

one OF the prettiest plnk-and-white weddings OF
the season from a social and artistic point OF view
vas that OF Miss Ida Cabbe. daughter OF Joseph
G. Cable. president OF the Stuyvesant Heights Re-
publican Club. and one OF the leaders In the Stuy
yesant Heights set. and George MauJer Dickerson,
n member OF Company II. OF the sd Regiment and
a prominent cubman OF this city. The ceremony
was performed on Wednesday evening by DR.. Rob-
ert J. Kent. Of the Lewis Avenue Congregational
Church, at the home Of the brides parents. Mr..
New-York tribune., 1897-12-19
IN THE
ART DEPARTMENT

are 70 be seen MANY NOVELTIES especially
suitable for this season.
Beautiful display OF 24-inch SILK COVERED
DOWN PILLOWS. regularly sold FOR $50. a,
$3.50.
New-York tribune., 1897-12-19
FAN, DRESS GOODS
FOR PRESENTS

DRESS LENGTHS. put up In boxes for the
Holiday Season, ono line. especially, STRICTLY
ALL WOOL CHEVIOT MIXTURES. equal TO
G5c material. at sI.75 per dress pattern.
other specials are ij-nch ALL WOOL CAN
VAS MIXTURES. dress pattern $500.
SERGE. CAMEL'S HAIR and CASHMERE
DRESS PATTERNS. S2.70.
Pinch FRENCH CHEvIOT DRESS PAT
TERN. $500.
PLAIN BERBER CLOTH DRESS PAT
TERN. $3.50.
46-inch ALL WOOL ENGLISH ARMURE.
worth 500 per yard. full dress pattern FOR
1926.
iG-iuch SWIVEL ARMURE DRESS PAT
TERN $500.
New-York tribune., 1897-12-19
HOLIDAY HANDKERCHIEF

HOLIDAY HANDKERCHIEF
Most complete assortment ever shown. Spe-
| cial lines for Christmas week
LADIES' INTIALED HANDKERCHIEFS at
12hc., 25c. and SOC.
LACE EDGE at 12hc.. 25c. and 5Oc.
PLAIN HEMSTITCHED, 4. Z and inch
hens at 12iac. upward.
MEMS HEMSTITCHED at 1910, 25c. and
5Oc.
MEMS COLORED BORDERS at 12lsc, 15c
and 25c
MEMS INTTIALED at 12iac., 25c. and SOC
great variety OF LADIES' EMBROIDERED
HANDKERCHIEFS. scallOped and hemstitched
usually 3jc. al 25c each.
MEMS SILK HANDKERCHIEFS. plain or
initiated. at 5Oc.. 75c. and s1.OO.
elusive Of silk.
HOLIDAY GLOVES.
2-CLASP p. X. 81 90. value SIPS
2-CLASP KID. Col and Black. S1.OO.
4-BUTTON KID. Col. and Black. S1.25.
3-CLASP CSpaciaD. S1.3J.
4-BUTTON KID. Col. and Black. $3.50.
3-CLASP KID. Col and Black. S1.6J.
4-BUTTON JOUvfN & Gle. S1.75.
2-CLASP IOUVIN & Gle. S1.S5.
COLD SILK MGTTENS. SI.OO; value S1.I5.
SILK MITTENS lin Boxes. SOC
MOUSQCETAGRE SUEDE, value S165
/ 800.
MEMS LINED GLOVES. 81 90 upward
MEMS PEARL SUEDE. Fisk. Clark & Flasg
100; value $500
MEMS WALKING; GLOVES y Z 81 90.
New-York tribune., 1897-12-19
MEMS FURNISHINGS.

-'AhS-' -
SUSPENDERS silk and satin, plain and
fancy. put up In glass boxes, at &1.6O and
500, also silk and satin SrSPENDERS. with
: -erlng silver fittings. at s2.2o to $500 pair
MACKINTOSHES in plain colors. usually
5000. At 800.
FANCY SCOTCH FLANNEL PAJAMAS.
regularly 500, at S2.75.
SIX DRESS SHIRTS TO ORDER, FIT
GUARANTEED. FOR 5000.
SMOKING JACKETS plain and fancy cloths
at 1878 70 $500.
Also LADIES EtDERDOWN ROBES. fine as
sortrnent Of colors. at $3.50 to $500.
FANS.
EMPIRE FANS In n large variety OF plain,
hand painted. lace effects and spanges in wood.
bone. amber and pearl sticks
BLACK SILK EMPIRE FANS. with paint
Ing. S1.OO.
WHITE GAUZE EMPIRE FANS with paint
ing. spangles and lace, at S1.25.
SPECIAL RIBBONS.
LADIES ROMAN TIES. with fringed ends,
IL yards long. -. inch wide. 6Oc; 4 inch.
81 each
Plain colors. inches wide. $40 each.
New-York tribune., 1897-12-19
PRINT DEPARTMENT.

Best quality AMERICAN PERCALES. White
and Dark Grounds. "ls9S' designs. Fast Colors.
GINGHAMS and SEERSUCKERS in Dress
Lengths at 81 100. S1.2J and S1.5O each.
New-York tribune., 1897-12-19
BrookIpn Aouertis ements.
Brooklpn Advertisements.
prooL,r SUPERINTENDENT Brooklpn A6uertstmenls =
J0ORNE1kAXlS b0Rh'GBAm
BROOKLYN.
Our Store Will Be Open Evenings Until Christmas.
CDAND DTCDT AV NJ HOJ NAV GO0DC

The last week of CHRISTMAS NOVELTY OFFERING will find
our store with every department displaying remarkable assoments of
interesting practical goods
SPEClATES FOR MEN will be found great abundance, and
SUBSTANTIAL PRESENTS for Ladies' Misses and Children will offer
to the intending purchaser many happy ideas.
New-York tribune., 1897-12-19
COKSETS.

VIII offer tomorrow $50 pairs of IMPORTED
PRIMA DONNA CORSETS. full boned medium
length. every pair guaranteed. all sizes - 10
80 in. white and drab at zoe. formerly sold
for 81 80 PAIR
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-14


The time has come when the law
should put In the hands Of Q great
order like the Modern Woodmen the
weapon to meet such an element as
that ct Fulton which has overridden
It for years. aud which when the
semblance of law 10 taken for it by
the means Of law, resorts to violence,
ruction. riot and bloodshed. The
Woodmen have been for bearing; they
have been held in this town Of hood
lums against their will for years.
and st last whom they have met and
exhausted every resource at law
adopted by the Fultenites to defeat
them. and 20 within the law to claim
their property they are met by q
mob augmented BY men and arms
from another state, and subjected to
the most scsndalous and outrageous
treatment. The Woodmen order in
self respect cannot afford to lay
down. Il must carry out its purpose
to remove its office from that city,
despite all that can be done by the
self-interested gang in that city to
prevent IL.
And the law must give to the
Woodmen order the projection that
10 demanded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-14

until the introduction of the type.
writer. A rural gentleman with
whom he has business dealings 70.
ceived one Of the first letters turned
out BY the merchants stenographer.
In replying he said:
II can read yet. 1t 10 not neces.
ssry to have letters for me printed.
Keep on writing them
-
One of the latest acquisitions t.
Rock Islands bicycle enthusiasts 10
an attache Of the government ar
senal.
He has just lately acquired the
habit. being . new knight of the
pedal. He cannot be termed . grace.
ful rider. although il would not be
safe to tell him 90.
He puts In his spare moments con.
ceiving new ideas with Q view "a
Kidding the bike of some Of it's At
tschments. his argument being that
the wheel 10 burdened with too many
unnecessary chains and bolts, etc
People who have been keeping tat
on this gentlemsn's progress are
looking for him to come speeding
down the street most any eveninl
now sitting astride of . spokeless
chainless. pedaless bike.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-14

and about fifty men Of national rep
utstion have been engaged 70 take
part In Is. But the prece-
dent he sets may be. and doubtless
will be. followed BY the next wealthy
man who wants TO b senator from
that state, no matter what his prin-
ciples may b, and II two multi
millionaires happen to want It ct the
Same time. the Office will become
practically . subject Of bargain and
sale. It 10 bad business for . peo.
pie whose government 10 founded On
the theory that they elect their own
representatives without fear. CON
straint or undue influence"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-14

The Philadelphia Record thinks
that Dingleyism 10 in great luck.
Big harvests. an extraordinary for.
eign demand for grain and advanc.
ing prices have come Just In the nick
Of sims. BY merciful dispensation
of Providence the purchasing power
Of the agricultural communities has
been increased Just % the burden Of
higher tariff taxes has. been laid
upon them. Since the farmer must
henceforth pay more for what he
shall buy. says the Springfield Reg
lister. II 10 fortunate that he will be
able to get more for what he has to
sell.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-14

The nottingham will first feel
prosperity in his coffee, when the
trust completes its plans and nstur.
ally advances the price Of sugar. He
will next feel it in his feet, for the
leather trust hss already ordered an
advance, and the shoe manufactur.
ers will be compelled to raise prices
Of once. Cowhide boots have
already advanced 80 cents per pair.
and finer grain shoes have advanced
17a cents. The full beauty CT tariff.
protected trusts will soon become
apparent to painful degree.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-14

ACCORDING to the latest estimates,
here 10 . II Per cent shortage In
english crops. while the Russian
crop 10 said 10 be % email % to war
rant talk Of prohibiting exports.
che crops Of this country are album
liant. with large surplus for ex-
port. Evidently the people Of the
United States will have to feed the
hungry Of the world ct higher prices.
And al this the result Of the cleo
ton Of last fall!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-14

Now don't, no matter what you
do. tell any Of the Rock Islanders
what you would have done or how
you would have done IL under SINH
lar circumstances. Latent philoso-
ply Of this kind 10 mere trash. The
expedition was we'll managed in al
respects, and nothing was neglected.
considering time and circumstances,
that might have contributed to ito
success. Every member Of the party
did his duty fully and to his utmost,
but when Iowa citizens and the Iowa
National Guard arms are Ut the dis.
posal Of the Fultonites, the odds be-
come too great to overcome.