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The San Francisco call., 1898-03-20
MALE HELP WANTED.

A-TO THE MINES AND CAMPS.- 10 laborers for the mines. g day. no ex- borers, s day and board sand tearnsters, s1 75 day; farmer and wife, $50, south; choremen and boys for different places. MURRAY & READY. 634-636 Clay st., Lead ing Employment Agents
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-20

CALVARY Presbyterian Church, corner Powell and Geary-Rev. John Hemphill. D. D., pastor. Services at Il a. m and & 55o ,,I1o, R m: MHsiG: EsaG
 offertory. 70 Jesus. Thou Art Standing" (Shephard); solos and quartet. Music even ing "Cantate Domino" (Al. A. J. Holden offertory Art Thou Weary" P. A. Shnecker; solo and quartet. All are cordially
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.

ALL persons having any bills against the firm them before Wednesday, March 23. 1898, at their office, 630 Clay st.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-31
ANIMALS UNDERGROUND.
Bufrowing rs 1t Is Performed by Various
Sr~sJies of Mammals.

Bufrowing rs 1t Is Performed by Various
Sr~sJies of Mammals.
Ventilation, or rather the want of it,
must be difficulty in the underground
life Of almost all mammals. The rabbit
and the rat secure current of aid by
forming bolt hole in connection with
their system Of passages, but the fox,
the badger and many Of the field voles
and mice seem indifferent TO any such
precaution. There is no doubt that
whatever gave the first impulse to bur-
row, many animals look upon this, to
US most unpleasant exertion, as form
of actual amusement. 1t also confers q
right of property.
Prairie dogs constantly set to work to
dig holes merely for the love of the
thing. If they cannot have suitable
place to exercise their talent in, they
will gnaw into boxes or chests of draw
ers and there barrow, to the great det-
riment of the clothes therein contained
In an inclosed prairie dog town" they
have been known to mine until the su-
periDcumbent earth collapsed and buried
the greater number. A young prairie
dog, let loose in a small, gravel floored
house. instantly dug hole large enough
to sit in, turned round in it and bit the
first person who attempted to touch
him. Property gave him courage, for
before he had been as meek as mouse.
1t is noticeable that the two weakest
and least numerous of our mice, the
dormouse and the harvest mouse, do not
burrow, but make nests, and that these
do not multiply or maintain their num-
bers, like the burrowing mice and voles.
But the fact that there are members of
very closely allied species, some Of
which do burrow, while others do not,
seems to indicate that the habit is an
| acquired one.
In this connection it is worth noting
that many animals which do not bur-
row at other times form burrows in
| which to conceal and protect their
young, or, if they do burrow, make 8
different kind of a more elaborate char
acter. Among these nursery burrows
arc those of the dog, the fox and sand
martin, the kingfsher and the shell
drake. Foxhound litters never do SO
we'll as when the mother is allowed to
make a burrow on the sunny side of a
straw stack. In time she will work this
five or six feet into the stack and keep
| the puppies at the far end, while she
lies i'll the entrance. Vixens either dig
or appropriate clean burrow for their
cubs, which is natural habit, or, at
any rate, ons acquired previously to the
use Of earth by adult foxes.-London
Spectator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-31

minutes later-the change in time be.
ing made in order to connect with the
eastbound Chicago e. Denver flyer at
Galesburg.
The tri-city scat tournament was
held at George Wiggers home in Daven-
port, last Saturday evening. The first
prize was awarded to Edward Mat
thews, of Davenport, toilet set: sec
ond prize to Julius Junge, of Rock
Island, a carving knife and fork, and
the third prize to Charles j. Hage-
man, of Davenport, a leather medal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-31
A Russian Miracle.

An iconoclast at Russian convent
has been hoist with his own petard in a
significant way. An internal machine
was set near picture Of the Virgin
Mary, in convent at Kursk. the pic.
ture having q reputation for working
miraculous cures. The machine explod-
ed in due time and wrecked the sur
roundings. denIolishing cast iron
screen round the picture, damaging
doors and breaking down a wall, but
the picture itself escaped unhurt. II
there ever was any doubt among the
faithful at the Snamenski convent as to
the wonder working properties of their
holy picture, it will be dispelled by this.
st. James Gazette.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-31
MYSTIFYlNG A CONDUCTOR.
The Determined Woman Wanted Him to
Find Her Nephew.

The Determined Woman Wanted Him to
Find Her Nephew.
She had look of determination in
her face as she stood on the corner Of
Main and Court streets in Auburn and
signaled for au electric car.
The car stopped and the woman ad-
vanced to the steps.
"Where be you goin?" said she.
''Figure s." said the conductor.
."Ehr
Figure s."
"Ate WHAT" said she. "Who said
anything about eatin? Be you goin past
my nephew James Strout's house?'
Dunno" said the conductor. "All
aboard"
lyon hol' on, young man." said the
woman. Don't you get excited. Doa't
you know Jim Strout? He lives ON Ru-
raj avenue, and he S expectin me today"
"We 60 College street." said the con-
ductor.
In the meantime the motorman was
stamping on the gong and passengers
were getting interested.
"All aboard" was the courteous sug-
gestion of the conductor. "If you are
going with me, madam, get aboard. We
don't keep directory and we don't sell
stamps, and am not acquainted with
James Strout of Rural avenue, but if
you want to ride around the figure s.,
all aboard"
well, never!" said the woman.
well, young man, there's one thing
you kin do You can hold your horses
till l git my gripsack.
And they did, and the conductor
helped her aboard with it, and on Col.
lege street, near Skinner, she saw a
family in team, and she gave yell
that shut off the electricity quicker than
a cat catches a rat.
1t was her nephew.
Such are the tender ministrations OF
fate that watch over resolute women. -
Lewiston Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-31
CITY CHAT.

Taylor's stock must must 90.
Mems shoe sale at Dolly Bros.
Music 3 cents. Taylor's stock.
Lees Little Gem is the best broom.
Strawberries at Longs this evening.
Gold pens cheap. Taylor's stock.
Home grown Strawberries at Hes,
Bros.
Fountain pens cheap. Taylor
stock.
Chamois gloves 70 cents at Ber-
nett's.
For reliable fire insurance call on +.
j. Burns.
Graduation presents cheap. Tay-
lor's stock.
Cherries and plums at Hess Bros
this evening.
Sheriff sale starting Saturday of the
Goldsmith stock.
Wait for the sheriff sale of the
Goldsmith stock Saturday.
W. A. Meyer has been visiting at
Somanauk the past few days.
Iod;os, ,hon,o;. ,,roro. tho L.,
nd 70 cut u, panno,,,s ' ''''
80
Jay Clarkson visited his folks in
Galesburg Sunday and Monday.
n1peIt r'eHa ,r: supreme orator Oh
n..,.I ~ ~ 80
os'oVPs'n!' ~, ", To- h'r a''oii
"i.'nei' " hshuc 'u'i''n8' iorehoohs'
french chalii0rs sioves now Oh SAFE
at bennett ;. worth 81 thls sale -
cen's'
latest s'yle 20 snoes. ,ne oes' makes
III 'ne country ior T'''o 1T dolly
DioS
The Goldsmith stock will be sold
OUT at once SAFE 10 commence oa'ur'
nay morning.
Call and inspect our book stock; ap-
proprlate presents Tor graduates. K.
'iaiiP'oh " w.
Business property, residence prop,
erty and lots Tor sale IN all parts OF
the city by L. j. Burns.
Tonight, grand pool contest at the
TEN billiard parlor, $40 twentieth
street. All are invited.
George F.. Dutton. of Sycamore
ILL.,. n college friend of c. ii. Lippin.
colt, visited here yesterday.
Yesterday proved big dav at the
Tower and all the attractions were
greatly enjoyed and appreciated.
The biz sale on mems shoes has
now started. Standard So shoes fol
$3. 30. Read standing al. Dolly Bros
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Benedict, of Sar
Jose. Cal. are at the Harper. They
are receiving many old Rock Island
friends.
Charles Williams a STRANGER wa.
fined 80 and costs today by Maris
trate Stafford for disorderly conduct
He paid.
Miss Ella TAYLOR returned todo,
from Bloomirot,, where she ,i
tended the state convention of the Ed
worth Learuc.
The Uni,cd s,,,cs army recrui,;n,
station ON second ovcn,ie has hoe,
cIosoJ ,,n,ror,r;,,, ON ,oc,,,,, -, o.,
illness of Lieut.. Hardin.
Tho womo,,s Irrr,vomor, emil,
-, Tr;,;,, church nIoo,s WoJ,osda,
TO- m =, ,ho rosiJorco 81 NJ:
Cns,rr nm Six,b ,vcnuo
~, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ........
The fines, stock in the tri-cities
Ro,utisuI Ii,dirys. nr;cos IN su;, al
no"Io,i,ools y r,ann,on 10
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-31
The Weather We May Have

Showers and probably thunderstorms
this afternoon and tonight; warmer to-
night; partly cloudy Wednesday.
Todays temperature 20.
N GuYRIFp Oheeryar n
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-31

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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-02

of the surgeons of the battalion was called,
but before he arrived the scene life was
extinct. No one seems TO know what was
the cause of the quarrel. the names of the
boys. nor what became of the youthful muir
derer.
Last night the pay roll was signed by the
men and was handed to the general to-day,
consequently the boys are expecting to have
money in their pockets in very few days.
Private Hodges Z Battery A man of st.
Louis, was kicked in the head by his horse
this morning, and seriously if not ia
tally injured. Private Hodges quite a
favorite among all the boys at camp and
has many friends in Indianapolis, who will
be very sorry TO learn of the accident.
Since the paymasters have arrived there
seems already to be a kind of hustle and
confusion throughout the entire camp, even
before there has been dollar, paid out. All
classes and kinds of shops atLytle are pre-
pairing to do an immense business, and 1t is
quite probable that there will be more trou-
BILE at that place the gamblers are again
trying their best to locate there. with
view to getting the major portion of the
soldiers pay 1t is doubtful if any of these
games will be permitted to run or drop of
intoxicating liquors sold, the authorities
say they will every possible means to
prevent anything of the kind while there
are soldiers al Chickamauga Park. An as
ISOLATION of chaplains has been organized
to fight the canteen question in the regular
army and it is quite probable that General
Brooke will revoke the order permitting the
canteens in camp
Raymond Thompson. although still some
what lame from sprained ankle was so
much better that he took part in the drill
this morning for the first time in SOME days.
u V.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-02
BOND ISSUE A SUCCESS
TOTAL PROPOSALS TO DATE AGGRE-
GATE NEARLY $SOO,OOO,OOO.
$4O,OOO,OOO in Subscriptions of $500 or
Less, and $25O.OOO,OOO in Amounts
of Over $500.

WASHINGTON. July Inquiries at the
Treasury Department elicit the informa-
ton that the total proposals for the new
government loan of 5000 100000 aggregate
$3.50 000,0 coo. OF this amount there have been
received and absolutely accepted subscrip-
tions for amounts of $500 and less aggregat-
ing $4,000 900; subscriptions in amounts over
$500, subject to future allotment. $3.50 900, 000
a proposal for round lot at a premium of
1 per cent, 800 100000; two syndicate propo-
sitions for any part or all of the bonds of
fered $500, 100000 each, $500 600, 0G0 These
syndicate offers and this offer for bonds at
a premium are not in the regular form, al
though they came from entirely responsible
sources, and no allotment will be made in
either case. 1t is expected that heavy sub
scripuons will increase in number with the
beginning of the month. Savings bank de-
posits will probably be realized to a consid-
cradle amount, as the siX-month interest
period is July l. and Withdrawals now can
be made by the depositors without sacrifice
ing any interest.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-02

WASHINGTON, July 1.-General Garrett
son. commanding the Second Brigade, First
Division, at Camp Alger, Va to-day sent
for the colonies of the regiments which
make up that brbigade for the purpose of
holding a conference. 1t has transpired
that General Garretson expects one regi-
ment and a half of another to leave either
to-day or tomorrow, and that he has cho-
sen the Eighth Ohio and half of the Sixth
Illinois. The other six companies of the
Sixth Illinois and the Sixth Massachusetts
are to break camp not later than Monday,
according to this story
The fear of typhoid still prevails in the
camp, and Majors Parke and DeVine, act
ing surgeons, nave been investigating con-
ditions tending to produce this malady. One
of these surgeons said yesterday that lone
patient could put the whole camp on its
back" The water supply is looked upon as
the principal source OF danger. Some OF the
seventy feet, but it is said to be possible
for the germs of typhoid to reach that
depth, owing to the sandy nature of the
soil. The surgeons making the inVeStiga-
ton say that it, when their report is made,
Chief Surgeon Girard persists in holding
that the water is pure they will fOrWa rd
their report to the War Department. Gen.
Goblin has promised to that this is done
in case Colonel Girard maintains his posi-
ton. A special commission has been APP
pointed to investigate conditions in the quar-
has FIVE men at Fort Myer suffering with
typhoid. Complaint is made that the gov
eminent has supplied no lime or other dis
infectaQtS.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-02
NO CHICAGO PAPERS
DEMANDS OF STEREOTYPERS' UNION
REFUSED BY PROPRIETORS.
Agreement Made that No Newspaper
Shall Issue an Edition Till All
Are Supplied with Help.

CHICAGO. July 1.-The following bulletin
was posted at every Chicago newspaper Of
flee this evening at 10 o'clock:
AT o'clock this (Friday) evening the
Stereotypers' Union notified the newspaper
publishers of Chicago that unless their de-
mands for an increase of wages from SO. %
TO "a per day, reduction of the working
ment at the rate of IS cents per hour for
all overtime, and other concessions, were
at once acceded TO they would refuse to re-
turn to work. In consequence of this action
the ---. in common with all other Chi
cago papers, will not appear Saturday,
suanCe of an understanding recently entered
into, including. among other provisions the
following agreement: In the event of a
strike in any of the departments of one or
more of the Chicago daily newspaper Of
fees, the mechanical resources of all our
offices shall be pooled to the extent and
with the purpose that no newspaper shall
be published unless and until all the news
papers can be promptly published on the
same day"
The stereotypers have been averaging
from $3.50 to so per week on six-day even
ing papers and from $24 to $27 on seven-day
morning papers. 1t is anticipated that the
influx of stereotypers from all parts o. the
country will be immediate and so great
that the interruption of publication will con-
tinue for but a few days.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-02
HIBERNlANS ADJOURN,
After EIecting Officers and Condemn
ing the AnElO-American Alliance.

TRENTON. n. j.. July 1.-The national
convention of the Ancient order Of Hi
bernians finished its work a o'clock to-
night and adjourned sine die. In the cleo
ton of officers this afternoon John p. Keat-
ing of Chicago, was chosen national pres
ident: James f. Dolen, of Syracuse. n. Y,
vice president; James OSullivan, of Phila-
delphia national secretary; F. T. Moran,
of Washington, ID. c.. national treasurer,
and P. ]. O'Connor, of Savannah. Ga. Ed
ward J. Slattery. of South birmingham,
Mass n. J. Burns. of Indianapolis; Patrick
A. O'Neil, Of Philadelphia, national direc-
tors Boston was selected for holding the
next national convention in May. 1900.
In the resolutions adopted the proposed
Anglo-American alliance was condemned,
as well as any alliance with any European
powers. Sympathy was expressed for the
Cubans in their struggle for liberty and the
convention pledged the loyalty and support
of the members of the organization TO the
government of the United States in the
present war with Spain. Tine national offi-
GERS were instructed TO take steps to secure
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-02
SAFE DEPOSITS.
a roster Of aII the members OF the order who

a roster of all the members of the order who
have already or who may enlist in the serV-
ice of the United States in the present
war. A resolution was adopted condemnng
the continued Imprisonment of Irish poiti-
cal prisoners in English prisons.
1t was recommended that the organization
IN the several States establish a Hibernan
memorial day when the-graves of deceased
members should be decorated. The introduce
ton of an elementary history of the Irish
race in the parochial schools was recon-
mended and in another resolution it was
charged that in some sections of this coun-
try histories are used in the public schools
which are biased and unfair to the Irish
people 1t was demanded that only impair
tial histories should be used in public
schools Loving reverence was rendered to
Pope Leo XIII. HCt
The convention made an appropriation of
$1,000 from the national treasury for the SUI
fering people III Ireland and the national
officers were instructed to send, out circulars
soliciting further contributions for the OBJ
ject from the local divisions OF. the order
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-02
AN ERRATIC OPERATOR
KARL MATTHEW'S SHOT HIMSELF
AND LAID 1T ON A BURGLAR.
state Epworth Society i'm Annual SEES
sion at MHriOn-Music Teach
ers Adjourn.
Special to the 1ndiananolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LEBANON. Ind, July 1.-Karl Matthews,
the night operator of the Thorntown indie
pendent Telephone Company, confessed to-
night that he shot himself in the telephone
company's office, at o'clock this morning,
and then gave a wild alarm that a robber
had assaulted him. The strange case has
caused more excitement all day in Thorn
town than anything since Dewey sunk the
Spanish fleet in Manila bay. Matthews is
badly wounded. His story was that
a burglar entered his sleeping
apartments, just back of the ex-
change office, and awoke him by tearing
some leaves out of the telephone book He
inquired what the fellow wanted, when the
latter turned and fired twice at him, the
first bullet missing him and the second TAX
ing effect in the left breast, just below the
shoulder, penetrating the lobe of the left
lung. The robber then made his escape out
the front way, taking with him 70 cents
in change, which he had secured from the
drawer, and also a watch and the telephone
book This was Operator Matthew's story.
He claimed that the alleged robber dropped
the book and a revolver at the front door
as he went out. A revolver was found, but
it was still loaded, no chambers having been
fired. After the alleged escape of the bur-
gar Matthews gave the alarm over the
telephone and assistance soon arrived, and
he was removed home 1t is believed now
that he will recover.
All day the wounded lay his bed
of pain while the officers were searching
for clews. Everything pointed to the guilt
OF the operator. but in the excitement and
the desire to aVenge the attempted murder
the telephone company offered 800 reward,
and the Town Trustees authorized another
500 reward for the arrest of the robber.
The burglar story was discredited from
the start Matthews claimed that
the fellow was four feet away
when he fired the second time, yet Mat
theWSS shirt, where the ball entered is pow
der burned Some of the sheets missing
from the telephone ledger, which Mat
thews says the robber carried Off are said
to have been found in the stove and partly
burned, if some one had an object in de-
strOying them. Two ThOrntown citizens were
on the streets in the vicinity at the time, one
in front and the other at the side of the
building. They heard the shot, but
one leave the building. Matthews described
his aSsailant as being a tall, slender man,
who was dressed in light pantaloons and
dark coat. and had red hair Matthews is
the son of one Of Thorntown's most prOmi-
nent citizens, and the affair has caused in
tense excitement Matthewss confession
simply verified what was suspected. The
cause of the shooting is said to be known
to his friends, but it has not been made
public.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-02
MUSIC TEACHERS ADJOURN.
AmphiOn Club. Under Oliver willard
Pierce, Makes Hit.

Pierce, Makes Hit.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
LAFAYETTE, Ind. July This morning
the Indiana Music Teachers Association
ratified the report of the nominating COM
mittee as reported yesterday. Max Leck-
ner, Miss Marie Schade. of Fort Wayne,
and Oliver Willard Pierce, of Indianapolis,
were appointed a committee on Indiana
compositions, with the expectation that they
will awaken new interest in this feature of
state music between now and the next meet
ing. The public school committee is COM
posed of j. +. Mack, Mamie c. Love and
j. NJ. Black, while retiring President Stabler
goes to the head of the committee on pro-
gramme After completing this business
the convention resumed the questions of
most interest in the public schools Mrs.
NJ. Il. Tinker of Evansville, discussing
THE Mistakes of Teachers" Mr. A. ].
Gantvoort, of Cincinnati gave a paper or
Music and Character arguing that there
was not much of the latter where the for
mer was lacking, and then for thirty min
uteS the subjects were discussed in various
phases. The morning session closed with
recital by the Charlottesville Musical Anna
teurS. Delegates from Indiana musical
clubs held Il meeting the first thing after
dinner to discuss the conditions of their or
CARNATIONS and plans for interesting others
in the work of the association, Mrs. Thomas
E. Ellison. of Fort Wayne, delivering in
teresting address. The afternoon pro-
gramme also included a piano recital by
Miss Marie Schade, of Fort Wayne, and the
rendering OF Il choice programme by the
Fort Wayne Morning Musicale
Tonight the convention closed with lee
ture recital on Modern Russian Composers
for the Piano-forte." by Jaroslaw de lie
linski. of Buffalo. n. T., assisted by the
Amphion Club, of Indianapolis directed by
oliver Willard Pierce. Altogether the con-
Venton has been one of most pronounced
successes, and the work mapped out prom
lCl loa~ mr. with
the next year. The next meeting will be
held 1t South Bend.