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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15
Before You Ride Your wheel

Be sure you shake into your shoes
Aliens Foot-Ease, pow der for the
feet. IL keeps your feet cool and
comfortable, prevents sweating feet,
and makes your endurance ten-iold
greater. Over 10000 wheel peo-
people sre using ALIENS Foot-Ease.
They all praise it. Ladies. insist on
having it. Il gives rest and comfort
and prevents smarting. hot, swollen.
aching feet. At all druggists and
shoe stores, 25 cents. Sample free
by mail. Address, Allen S. Oimsted,
lie Roy, n. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15
ABBREVIATED TELEGRAMS

Fire at appleton. Wis, caused a loss
Of $4,000 to the Combined Locks Paper
mil, Of the Van Nortwicks. The mill is
the largest Of its kind in the west.
At the suggestion Of ex-President
Cleveland the Iroquois club, Chicago,
has postponed the banquet it was to
hold April % until The national crisis is
past.
". II. Newman has been selected by
William X. Vanderbilt for the presiden-
cy Of the Lake Shore and Michigan
Southern Railway company to succeed
Galloway.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15
AOueer CO tisaioins.

There is q medicine whose pro-
prietors do not claim 20 have discov-
cred some hitherto unknown ingred.
lent, or that it is cure all. This
honest medicine only claims to cure
certain diseases, aud that its iugred-
tents are recognizet by the most
skilled physicians as being the best
FOX kidney and bladder diseases. 1t
is Foley's Kidney Cure. Sold by L.
II. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15
Rheumatism Cured In "a Hours.

I. j. Blackmore, of Halter &
Blackmore, Pittsburg, Pa, says: "A
short time since l procured a bottle
of Mystic Cure. 1t got me out Of
the house IN 81 hours. took to my
bed with rheumatism nine months
ago and the Mystic Cure is the only
medicine that did me any good. 1
had five OF the best physicians in the
city, but l received very little relief
from them" Sold by Otto Grotjan,
1901 Second avenue, druggist, Rock
Island; Gust Schlegel & Son, eco
West Second street. Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15
Publication Notice.

Publication Notice.
STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Rock leland COUNTY,
In the circuit court, May term, A. D., 1885,
in chanoerv.
William k'rl. vs. Effie c. Keiler
Affidavit Of Con-resdence CT the above named
Ellie c. KeIicr. defendant, having been fled in
the clerks office OF the circuit court OF "a d
county, notice Is therefore hereby given TO the
aaid non resident defendant that The complainant
filed his bill Of complaiGI in raid court, Oh the
chaucery Eide thereof, On the 19tA day OF March,
1893, and That tle.cupon q summons issued cut
OF said court, W. erein said suit ia row perdiny,
relurEsbie on tn first Monday in the month Of
May nfXf, as g by la~ rtq1ir,d. Now, unless
you, tie said non-reside defendant named,
Ellie c. Kerler, shall personally be and api ear
before SAID circuit court, on the first day OF the
next term thereof. TO be holden at the court
house IN alG for the said county, Oh the frat
Monday in Say next, and plead, answer or de-
mur TO the said comp,aiuan''s hill Of complaint,
the ,sme ana the matters and things charged and
stated will be taken "a confessed, and a decree
| sHtsred against you according TO the prayer OF
Sid bill.
GEORGE ". GAMBLE, Clerk
rock Island. Illinois, March ~, 1898.
JOHN t. sTAFFORDS lComplsinaut's solicitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15
YANKEE LEE.
the Spania-ds call Fl Zhugh Lee a Yankee =
Havana Dispa:ch

havana Dlspi.ch
They say that i'm a Yankee;
l have heard i. many times,
! have seen /. in their papers.
Il Is In their songs and rhymes;
I'm the Yankee consul general.
I'm the Yankee who's come dowl
To .tesl the brightest jewel
From the old Cssulisn crown.
They say thst m Yankee;
If heard It in my youth,
might perhsps have questioned
Its everlasting trath;
But uow,I glory in IL;
It's the Landmark Of nj birth,
And Pcra.her be Yankee
Than anything oa earth.
They Fay ihit I'm g Yankee,
and la glad 10 say am;
4 Yankee OF the Yankees.
And the man amt " ORTIZ a-wen.
Who youlGn't be Yankee
When the banner il III 1rled
That has made The Yankee nation
TIE creates. of the world.
"They say that I'm Y nkse,
Nircinians, can it be
That histcrT viii mention
The Yankee, F'tzhugh Lee:
hope so; snd. Nirgiaiaas,
Lett US all give thanks
That now desr or Virgiauy
Is Loaded full Of Yanks.''
w. j. L. in View York Sun
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15
The Coming Woman

Who goes to the club while her hus-
band tends the baby, IS well as the
good old-fashioned woman who looE S
after her home, will both al times
get run down in health. They will
be troubled with loss OF appetite,
headaches, sIeeplessness. fainting or
dizzy spells. The most wonderful
remedy for these women Is Electric
Bitters. Thousands Of sufferers
from lame back and weak kidneys
rise up and call it blessed. 1t is the
medicine for women. Female COM
plants and nervous troubles Of ali
kinds are soon relieved by the use of
iectric Bitters. Delicate women
should keep this remedy on hand to
Guild up the system. Only so cents
per bottle. For sale by Har.z & I'll
iemever.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

To the dele gates OF the democratic conyen-
ton for the nomination OF candidates for
county oflices OF the coming November cleo
ton: Gentlemen-After - years successful
teaching as principal of graded schools, and
having been chosen by the democrats in other
counties Mt two different times as nominee for
the ONCE OF county superintendent of schools,
Ihope you will not think me too presumptuous
In asking such nomination Ut your hands,
which do Respectfully,
W. ii. SHERMAN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15
Mine Conference rails to Decide.

Danvi.le. Ills, April 15.-Tha confer
tence Of mine operators being held here
resulted in an adjournment without
reaching a decision G. settlement. Min
ers ana operators met here in good
faith on Ratchford's assurance that he
would be present, but he failed to make
his appparap,e
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

= WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN and
William Mckinley met in Washing
ton yesterday for the first time in
several years, when the former called
At the White House with Senator
Murphy. OF New York. to pay his
respects. 1t wss during the regular
hours for receiving congressional
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15
LEGAL.
EXECUTORS Notice .

Executors Notice.
Estate OF Frank Eadse,l, deceased.
9he undersigned having been appointed exec, =
ore Of the last will AID testament OF Frank p
nsdsell, late o, the county Of Rock island, safe
Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice tina. they
will appear before the county court o. Rock LELAND
.odnty, At the county court room, il
tie city O; Rock Islsnd, at the Jun. term, OIL
tce first Monday in Jane next, at which time
al persons having claims against said estate are
notified ant requested 10 attend, for the purpose
OF having the same adjusted,
al persons Indebted to ssid estate are re.
qussted TO make immediate payment 10 the nm
dsrsiGpei.
Dated this 9th day OF March. A. D.. 1928.
FLOR, E. HADsELL,
JANIS Z. HADsELL,
tx, cutors.
MARION z CxrEGry A,torpav
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15
Icy Can't.

hlnsIs JIIy oLlT.
II President Mckinley could but
muster up the courage 10 cut loose
from Hanna and his stock gam bling
friends, il would perhaps be possible
yet for him to regain in some meas
ure the confidence OF the People. Bat
with Hanna he is like Sinbad with
the old man Of the sea astfiGe his
rprk
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

: A POSTAL card addressed TO the
Congress Of the U. S.. Washington,
D. c." was delivered to Speaker
Reed without the slightes: delay
And the Washington mail carriers
don't claim to be detectives or mind
readers either.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15
For Orr FIfiY vnnrs

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. It
soothes the child, so,ens the gums,
aliays all pain, cures wind collie. and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea.
Twenty-Five cents bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

u SIMON PETER WALTER. of St. Louis,
who claims to be cousin Of the late
General U. S Graut, is the oldest
newsboy in that city. On next July
"a he will be 81 years OF age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

In accordance with the wishes OF number
OF my friends throughout the county, hereby
announce my candidacy for the county treas
uryship nomination, subject TO the will OF the
democratic convention. c. L. CoyNE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15
To Care , Coid IN On. p.,.

Take Laxative Bromo Qainiue Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
II it fails to care. Csc. The genuine
has L. b. Q. on each tablet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

"SPAIN's Is warships headed this
way will be acceptable" dryly re-
marks the Chicago Record, land will
be applied cheeriully on war in
demnity as far as they will CO."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

Acquleslng to the requests OF a number Of
my friends, hereby announce myself q canGi-
date for the shrievalty nomination, subject TO
the decision of the democratic county con
vention. a. ID. HUESING.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

l hereby announce myself as q candidate
or the democratic nomination for county
superintendent OF schools, subject to the de-
cIsion Of the democratic county convention.
CHARLES G. SwIsHER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

Yielding TO the wishes OF my friends have
consented to become a candidate for the dem
ocratic nomination for sheriff and invite the
support OF those who think me worthy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

thereby announce myself q candidate for
the once OF sheriff OF Rock Island county, sub
ject to the decision OF the democratic county
convention. NJ. NJ. BRIGGS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15
Announcements.

thereby announce myself as a candidate
for the once OF county superintendent OF
schools, subject 10 the decision OF the demo.
cratic county convention.
d. W MATTHEWS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

Having determined to become a candidate
for the democratic nomination for county 81.
perintendent OF schools hereby solicit the
support OF my friends looking to that end.
AppIrpN-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

The undersigned wishes TO announce hin
self o candidate for the democratic nomlna
tion for sheriff OF Rock Island county, and so
licits the support OF his friends.
BENTON DAVIS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

visitors, ard therefore MIR. Bryan
remained but moment. excharg-
ing compliments, hut having no
serious conversation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

A CENTS WANTED - MURAT Hal,
"a stead great war book. Our Country ia
War. snd our relations with foreign na,ions.
Al about our army. navy. coast defense. the
Maine disaster. spain. her army. navy and De
lenses All about Cuba. her relations 10 the
Cnited states and her defenses AIlabout the
armies and nsvies OF all other nations ana
bow they viii act 10 our fight with Spain.
Over ~ PAGES. Magnificent Illustrations.
photographs. etc One agent sold ~ 90 one
day; OTHERS are making - to 80 per day Most
liberal terms guaranteed. 20 days credit price
low ireight paid Handsome OUTFIT free.
send " 2-cent stamps 20 pay postage Ma.
Lonal Educaionsl Onion, 3ei Dearborn street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15
[E(1!l!lIE1![ElIlS|

Have you Sore Throat Pinples, Copper
Coored Spots, Aches, Old Sores, Ulcers IN
Mouth Hair-Falling! Write Cook REMEDY
Go, $50 Masonic Tempe. Chicago, ILL.,, for
prcfs Of cures; capital. $500, 900. Worst
cases cured N Is 70 IS days loQ-uage
book fres.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15
Congr, Q donal Convention.


Public notice Is hereby given that demo
cratic convention is called to meet at the
court house In the city OF Rock Island, Illinois,
at IL O'Clock noon of the 18th day of
June A. d.. 1888. for the purpose OF nominal
ing democratic candidate for the ONCE of
representative for the Tenth Congressional
district, and TO transact any other busipt,s
that may come before said convention. g.
The basis OF representation at such conven-
tlon shall be one delegate for each two hun
dred COO and excess OF one hundred or more
democratic votes cast for Bryan and Sewall
10 the election OF 1896. The number of dele
gates allotted to each county in said Tenth
Congressional district is as follows, to-wit:
MERCER. ..........,.. IL
ROCK Island. ....2t
MnlteSlue ..''''......
hnOx 81
Stark. ........'s
henry 10
TOtal. s.'''....'. $50
County conventions Ia said Tenth Congress.
sional district will govern themselves accord
ingly.
A. d. HUEsING Rock Island. Ill.
X II. HUMAN, Cambridge, Ill.
GEORGE NJ. EAMTs Aledo, Ill.
d. w. Ross, Lafayette, III.
&C. CRAIG, Galesburg, Ill.
GEORGE BASsAU, Fulton, Ill.
Committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

EREE TEA SET-LADIES, SEND US
\ your full address plainly written, and we
WIZ express you % OF our exquisite Arabian
Perfume packets to sell among friends AZ 10
cents each: when sold. remit US the money
tless express chareesl and we will send you a
beautiful decorated china tea set OF So pieces
for your trouble, fol- size for family use Name
nearest express once and address, Arabian
Perfume company. Bridge alter. Conn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

c1S-s15 WEEKLY. FIVE Statesmen
pIc wanted for our new patented
Decent consumers article. Only whole
sale 20 sell NJ sight TO every store and barber
shop. ti5-s9 weekly salary by contract
Send for particulars and Of value samples only
= cents. Is value 81 eI2 only q. Money order
Dayenpor, Consumers Manufacturing com
pany, Davenport, Iowa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

WANTED.
~--~--~----~-~
COMPETENT GIRL AT 1877
w Fifth avenue.
WANTED = A GIRL FOR GENERAL
w housewoIk al so3 Ninth street.
WANTFD-GIRL FOR GENERAL HOUSE
w work. Mrs. Barth, 9ss Twentieth stree.
WANTED - GENTLEMEN BoARDERS;
w room included. Inquire ?sl Fourth ave-
Lue.
WANTED-TWO GENTLEMEN BOARD
w ers. Good location. Address II. The
ARGUS.
WANTED-ATO ONCE A GOOD TAILOR
w at 1893 Second avenue GIs Engln,
manager.
WANTED GIRL TO DO GENERAL
w homework in family of three, ?O5 TWEEN
tieth street.
WANTED-ToR RENT AN s OR Io-RooM
w modern house May l or before. Address
X ARGUS office.
WANTED-woMEN AND CHILDREN TO
w have shampooing cone at The Columbia
pailors, 1921 Third avenue.
WANTED HOCSECLEANING. OR
w washing and ironing BY The day. In
qu,re at Cos Tenth street.
WANTED BoARDERS: CHOICE ROOMS
w ard board. with all modern conven-
iences, 2226 Fourth avenue.
w ANTED-GIRI. FOR GENERAL HOUSE
" work References required. Mrs. ID.
L. Han, g2l Twentieth street.
"ANTED-FCRN ROOM BY A
W young man; central location preferred.
Address M. S." ARGUS office.
WANTgD-BY a COMPETENT WOMAN
w sewing in private families; GOOD dress
maker. address NJ. H., ARGUS
WANTED-A HOUsEKEEPER OF MID.
W de age. Swedish lady preferred. Call
al SIG Eighth Streel after p. N.
"ANTED-A RESPECTABLE MIDDLE
w aged lady for housekeeper in small fam
ily. Acdess H. care OF THE ARGUS.
------
VNANTED-A COMPETENT CIRI, FOR
w general homework. Apply to Mrs.
l. NJ Drack' 100 Twenty-Second street.
IVUANTED-AT ONCE coon f.Ipr r,op
w general housework, Must be- eooS
cook. Apply from tosn m az itaG sacond
aCsrue Fry w T. 'A ~ i'"' "eeo"u
-, ,,,,, -
NJ NiED-hfLi ABLE AND INDUS
ttous men Ior canvassng and collect
lEs. Serd name and address to m. 90, d" An.
GUS once.
" clean and Light storage rooms, with Gle.
.asot ~ los SECOND avenue. Johnny Jones.
INKyANTED-AGENTs To SELL DRIP on c
w and greases 10 RocL fsiend 80 ,p. D.o
| Garfield Oh company, Cleveland. Ohio
|
---
NJ ANIfD = GENTLEMAN OR LADY,
W who can give bond, to take charge OF a
| olsihsss ~ ROCK Island One man cleared
over - oO last year. The Piqua Novelty com.
- -
WANTED-kELiABLE MEN TO TACK
| w up advertising signs el2.50 weekly:
| steady work. Send 10 cents for postage, sam.
pie, etc. Young Medicine company, 2isg North
Colorado street. Philadelphia, Pa.
|
,,1-,r,-r, .c,-,-.-, ---
| w - iED hS.NIS AND SALESMEN;
~ - cay eiathg taoieware new pro
| knives to wear FIVE years. Send Is cents for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

WANTED-A HoCsEREEPER OF MID
W de age. Swedish lady preferred Call
At SIG Eighth streeI after 6 p. N.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

NANTED-A RESPECTABLE MIDDLE
w aged lady for housekeeper in small fam
ily. Acdess u, care OF THE ARGUS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

WANTED-AT ONCE. GOOD GIRL FOR
w general housework Must be good
cook. Apply from to p. m. at 1876 Second
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

WANTED-GOODS TO STORE IN CHEAP,
w clean and Light storage rooms, with Gle.
razor 1t 1873 Second avenue. Johnny Jones.
Two rings on 1877.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15
FOR SALE.

E,OR SALE-COAL IN ANY QUANTITY
Il OF 50 bushels or over at q 50 per ton, de.
bvered c. o. d. 70 any part OF the city. Leave
orders At Commercial house barber shop, Rock
Island, or Enos James Milan
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

I ,ADIEs-I MAKE BIG WAGES AT HOME
- and want all 10 have the same opportu-
nifty. The work Is very pleasant and viii cas-
1 y pay sis weekly. This IA no deception.
want no money and win rlsdly sepd full PAT
ticulafs TO all sending stamp. Miss NJ A. Steb.
bins, Lawrence. Mich.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15
MISCELLANEOUS.

EoUND-Two KEYS ON RING. OWNER
Il can have same by calling At this once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

WANTED-A COMPETENT GIRL FOR
w general homework. Apply to Mrs.
l.. NJ. Drack, HOO Twenty Second street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

WANTED-TO LOAN MONEY ON Ola.
w nosds, watches, ievelry, hardv are,
1uscal Instruments, bicyciesL clothing, dry
pad for second hand goods OF all kinds aiso.
RE above goods for sale ~ half the usual
more prices. AL badness TRANSACTIONS strictly
te2l Second Avenue nonr forget IA q. W
yOres Two rings on 1871
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

WRITE TO FULTON YEAGLEY,
w Denton, Tex. IL you have accounts,
notes or judgments w. Texas parties that you
desire settled or compromised
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

NyvANTgD-BY A COMPETENT WOMAN
W sewing in private families; good dress
maker. Address NJ H., ARGUS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

nor SALE-WELL ESTABLISHED BUsI.
Il ness; doing about 10000 per annum: To-
Gated on the most prominent corner 10 the
city OF San Antonio: 900 cars pass the store
every day: ore-third flrst-clsss farming lands
in Missouri or Kansas. balance cash or it's
equivalent. Address Col J. A. bradley. So2n
+. Houston street, San Antonio Tex
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

WANTED-FCRNISHED ROOM BY A
" young man; central location preferred
Address M. S." ARGUS office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

E,oR RENT-THE STORE ROOM AT 1910
Il Third avenue. Apply V. DAuber.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

EoR RENT-A NICE 5RooM COTTAGE
II In South Rock Island. w. G. Maucker
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

WANTED GIRL TO DO GENERAL
w homework in family of three, e05 Tween
tieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

XVANTED-TO RENT AN OR l0-ROoM
w modern house May or before. Address
ARGUS office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

WANTED LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE
w TO establish agency for sale OF interests
In Mexican ccnee. rubber ard chocolate
plantation: exceptional opportunity: big money
investigate. Address 1908 No. 100 Washington
street, hi:ago Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

WANTED-WOMENA AND CHILDREN TO
W have shampooing cone al he Columbia
paIlors, 1921 Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

"AETED-AGENTS TO SELL THE FCL,
w Ter fruit huller. II huls straw berries
curranis. etc No cups or holes To ill up, saves
time and labor. perfect In operation endorsed
by all using them. Sample l0c; one dozen 90
cents: Gem supply company, Dept. IS. Station
o. Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

w FOR GENERAL HOUSE
work References required Mrs. u
+. Hall g2l Twentieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

WANTED-AT ONCE A GOOD TAILOR
w at 1893 Second avenue. GIs Engiln.
manager
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

WANTED - HOCSECLEANING. OR
w washing and ironing By the day In
qu,re at COS Tenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

NANTED-AT ROCK ISLAND 4 OR 5
W good men to solicit Chidrens Provident
Lie Insurance Something new: stesdy work
10 night men. Call on general agent from TO
a u or TO 8 p. m. al Affairs restaurant or
address y. o. Box 265
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

TED-BOARDEIS: CHOICE ROOMS
w ard board, with all modern conven
isnces, 22se6 Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

TOR SALE-HoRsEs. AWNINGS AND
l. show cases. ". c. Maucker
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

ENOR SALE-SIx LOTS NEAR TOWN go
Il each Gordon * Bowman
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-15

WANTED-TWO GENTLEMEN BOARD
w ers. Good location. Address II, The
ARGUS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-01-31
TELEGRApHIC B2EVITIES.

Rate E. LIE Noir about 30 years old
an actress, committed suicide at the
Sturtevant House, in New York, to-day
by inhailing gas through tube. Miss
LIE Noir always had plenty of money
receiving frequent remittaDces from her
father, who is clerk in the War De.
partment at Washington.
In Burlington. Iowa, to-day Abe
Stormer confessed the murder of Mrs
Fanny Rathbunn and her daughter
Mary. Stormer says he committed the
deed Sunday night January 90. he
killed the mother first in the cellar
Then he enticed the little girl into the
bedroom above and after a terrible
struggle to outrage her cut her throat.
The five thousand operatives at the At.
laDtic and Pacific Cotton Mills. at Lawrence
Mass decided TO accept the 10 per cent. re.
duction In wages which went into effect TO.
day.
paper mill combine has been formed in
New York to manufacture all kinds of paper,
&c: The company is to commence business
with $60,C00,0O0.
At the mills of the Wllimantic, Conn.
Cotton Corporation to-day 10 per cent cut
in wages went into effect.
The body Of Col Ruiz, who was murdered
by the Cubsn insurgents, has been taken to
Havana.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-01-31
A Narrowing Tale.

New YORK, Jan. 31.-The steamship
Portia arrived today from st. Johns,
n. F., and Halifax, after a desperate
encounter with pack ice of the New
foundland coast. Hundreds of men,
women and children dead or dying
from exposure and starvation with
abundance close by and hundreds
more threatened with like fate. are
the brief details of the condition of af
fairs brought by the Portia. Four
days the ship was penned in huge Arc
tic foes in plain sight OF St. Johns I'm.
able to move. She managed to escape
by the merest accident. Many other
craft were still in the ice when the
Portia struggled into clear water. The
city of St. Johns was in terrible coE
dition on account of the blizzard. The
streets were rendered impossible, the
railroads suspended work and the poor
were suffering through hunger and
cold. Prices of food had advanced I'm.
til they were beyond the reach of the
moor