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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-29
s1Oo Reward 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at last
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all it's stages, and
that is catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being a
constitutional disease, requires a con-
stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting di-
rectly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system, thereby de-
stroying the foundation of the dis
ease, and giving the patient. strength
by building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing its work.
The Proprietors have so much faith in
its curative powers, that they offer
One Hundred Dollars for any case
that it fails to cure. Send for list of
testimonials.
Address F. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo,
Ohio.
Sold by druggists, 75 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-29

sNS ~
The Weather We May Have
Partly cloudy tonight showers Friday;
cooler Friday night.
Today's temperature 50.
J d, SHERIER, Observer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-29
FOR THE AMBULANCE FUND.
Ladies to Give a Vaudeville Entertainment
at Harper's Theatre.

The ladies who have undertaken the
project to secure an ambulance for
the city have determined to give an
entertainment at Harper's theatre
Thursday evening. Oct. 20, which
will be of the nature of refined vaude-
vile. embracing various special fea-
lures, introducing the best talent of
the three cities, one of the most
unique events of which will be the
presentation of Roosevelt's rough
riders by young ladies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-29
special Excursion

Thursday Sept. %. Solid through
train to Springfield and return. Will
leave Rock Island Twentieth street
depot $50 n. m. arriving at Spring
field Ills a. IN. Returning leave
Springfield p. m. 81 for the round
trip. Tickets at this rate are good
only on special excursion train.
Il. SToCRHoUSE,
General Ticket Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-29
Launching of Illinois is Free.

Springfield, Sept. 29.-Gov. Tanner
has received a letter from the New
port News Ship Building company
stating that tickets are not necessary
to witness the launching of the bat
tleship Illinois Oct 4. Tickets are
only for the banquet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-29
Core Makers, Attention.

Core makers are requested to keep
away from Moline, there being 4
strike on hand ut the Moline Plow
company. BY order of
c. NJ. L. No. II.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-29
Company A. Attention.

The members of Company A, 9th
Illinois volunteers. and all who were
members at the time of departure for
Springfield. are requested to meet in
uniform at Armory hall at z p. m.
Friday, Sept. so, to attend reception
and banquet.
l.. f. HEMENwAY, Lieutenant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-29
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve has tn,

UeWlI W LICH IIdltI osiINt HeIS tlIc
largest sale of any salve in the world.
This fact and its merit has led dis
honest people to attempt TO counter
felt il. Look out for the man who
attempts TO deceive you when you
call for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve,
the great pile cure. T. H. Thomas,
A. j. Riess and NJ. F. Bahnsen. drug
gists-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-29
Hard Coal Market.

Antbrae e coal, all sizes. delivered
at $500 per ton, for immediate de-
livery. E G. FRAZER
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-29

Summer prices on best grade OF
hard coal Hard wood, long or short.
Phone 1913. E B. MCkowN-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-29
Col. Bennett Dead.

Philadelphia. Sept 29.-Col- Jo-
seph NJ. Bennett, the philanthropist,
died this morning, aged 81
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-29

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take CaScarets Candy Cafhartic- 10c or sc.
n c. c. G. fan 20 cure. druggists refund money
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16
TIGER AND BULL.
A Fierce Battle, In Which the Tiger Wa
Badly Beaten.

A Fierce Battle, In Which the Tiger Wa
Badly Beaten.
The Paris letter of tho London Pos
gives details of an extraordinary enter
tainment given at the Plaza de Madrid
in the presence of /, 800 spectators. This
was combat between royal Bengal
tiger and all Andalusian fighting bull.
The tiger, Cesar, was full grown
brute belonging to Spessardi, the train
er, who had never been able to do any
thing with it and had, indeed, once
nearly fallen a victim to it's ferocity.
LIE sold it for 6, 900 francs to the director
of the plaza.
A cage II yards square by 4 in height
had been erected in the middle of the
arena, and the animals were brought on
in vans, the bull being the first to be
released into the inclosure The brute
Immediately began to run round and
round his prison, believing and throw
ing up sand and gravel with his hoofs.
The instant the tiger entered the cage
he gave roar and bounded on the bull,
avoiding the horns and fixed Oh his
tanks and belly with both teeth and
claws. The bull remained still for a
few seconds, and then seemed to be sink
ing backward to the ground. The spec
tators thought that all was over but
the tiger let go for second to take an
other hold, and in the brief interval
was kicked over by the wild plunges of
the bull. Before the tiger had time to
recover the bull was on him, and, sink
ing his horns into the striped hide, it
tossed the tiger into the air. This was
repeated four or five times, the bull |
varying his tactics occasionally by bang
ing his adversary against the bars
When the bull stopped, the tiger lay
limp on the ground, and the crowd,
thinking he was dead, cried, "Bravo,
toro!'
The bull stood stamping for mo-
ment in the middle of the cage, and
then, seeing the tiger did not move, APP
and smelled him. But Cesar
was only shamming death and sci led
he bulls muzzle in his powerful jaws
10 the animal could not move. Eventu-
lily, however, he was released, and aft
II stamping furiously OH the tiger again
aught him on his horns. This time the
ossing, stamping and banging appar-
ntly really ended in Cesar's dea. b.
he cage was then opened, and the bull
ushed out and back to his stable. For
recaution's sake the tigers van was
rought up, and, to the general sur
rise, Cesar rose to his feet, glanced
ound as if afraid the bull was still [
here, and then bounded into the van.
he tiger was found to have five ribs
roken, besides having a number of
ounds from the bulls horns. 1t is said
lat all wild administrators, lions,
'nthers and tigers-fare badly in COM
1t with the Spanish lighting bull. }
an and the elephant arc the only sure \
ctors over these active and ferocious
lasts.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16
Pearla.

AS yet the origin of pearls is q matter
OF mere speculation. The old theory
tnat they were "congealed dewdrops
pierced by sunbeams' was supported
oy naturalists as late as 1854 and is evi.
"enced in Venetian medal bearing an
open oyster shell receiving drops of
ram With the motto, "By the Divine
Dew Later conchologists, however,
contend that the pearl nucleus may be
some minute particle as a grain of sand.
Or the frustule of diatom, or a tiny
parasite, or perhaps one of the oya of
the pearl oyster itself. This particle or
foreign body is gradually surrounded
py thin layers of nacre until it is com.
pietely encysted and the pearl formed.
Inc consecutive layers may vary in
brightness and color, and a defect NAV
DC caused by contact with another for
elen substance, thus changing the value
with each new layer, and sometimes
causing a "lively kernel" or "seed" to
be Enclosed in an apparently poor pearl.
--Lippincotts.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16
Still In the Ring,

When Gen. Grant was in active ser
vice, the Spanish government quailcG
before his mighty power because they
knew onl y too well what kind Of man
they had to deal with and they were
we'll aware that he knew how to fobt
IL occasion required II might be sup-
gcsted that possibly Senior Sagasta and
his ruling queen have forgotten the inn
portant fact that Major Mckinley event
to school" to this Grant for four lonc
years from Sumter to Appormatox, and
it is not only possible but extremely pro-
hahle that he has not forgotten all thai
he learned during that bloody scene 50
long drawn out. and let us rest in con.
fldencc that if it should finally appear /
to Congress that war is the only ultima
tum then our wise and prudent "Chiet
Pilot" at the White House will be fo,1nd
at the helm and with Il perfect knowl- |
edge OF the waters through which he is
to sail
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16
A Strange Coincidence,

Scuba Independence" is a most pecu
liza name with which to christen a child
yet strange as it may seem, there is
-ffay living i'll Burlington at the presen
time who has the rare distinction o.
bearing this name to-duy, and she has
borne ii proudly for some thirty years.
Inc circumstances of her chri,tclino
were very interesting. She came int,
the world at time when all civilized
nations were as much excited over fine
Cuban troubles as they are at the pres
ent time. The parents of the child dis.
agree as to what name they would rive
ller ana as compromise the grandfather
was called i'll to settle the matter. Ii
took him only Il very short time to max,
his decision. He simply wrote "Cuba
independence on Il piece of paper
turned over the same TO the parents and
so the child was named. 1t is not Of
ten that we hear of the names;,kc arriy
ing at maturity before the original from
whom the name was taken. Ii would |
be strange coincidence indeed if thev
should both reach that stage at the same
time.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16

Inc singular custom of leaving rags
ana other worthless objects at wells
has not entirely fallen into disuse The
superstition in modified form exists
IN other portions of the world A trav.
eler III Persia found tree with rags
tied to its branches. They had been left
there by the inhabitants of province
injected with ague. A tree hung with
rags was found by another traveller in
Africa. Crooked pins, old clothes, peb.
DIES, shells, rusty nails, small coins.
and even bundles of heath were cousid.
cred appropriate thank offerings +
shrlnes in earlier days, for it was bo.
heVed that the saints and apostles did
not care for articles of value.
Such was the suporstitious alteration
OF fountains that it was forbidden Inv
the sixteenth of the canons issued in
$50, In the reign of King Edgar, and r
was condemned by the canons of ST
Anselm. 1t was also interdicted by laws
passed in the reign of King Cannto
since the reformation the practice bas
not been prevalent, except in Ireland
where many old wells consecrated r.
SAINTS and martyrs are yet made nlaces
OF pilgrimage. There is scarcely a narisb
throughout the land that has NOT 10
own heiy well where, despite practical
admonltlon, the faithful and the faith.
less come to pray for physical or mental
relle1 and leave behind them a scrap Of
rug "S an observation-disclosures Magazine,
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16

Here is a Sioux City (Ia.) Sunday
school story:
They were studying in the catecbism
about the wonderful greatness and now.
er of God. "Can God do eyervtbing9 -,
asked the teacher. 1t was generally od.
mitted that he could. Then the teacher
rather mischievously propounded a stic.
Kler perhaps as test of faith. "Conld
GOD make two and two equal five?, he
asked a. The query rather startled tho
little girls in the class, and their faces
&c, on worried, puzzled expression
Ihey had never thought of such a thino
as that, and it looked as if their fa,t5
was wavering. The teacher waited with
rather amused smile on his face Thon
up shot a little hand. "Well )" a .het
me: me teacher, "what do you think about
lt' "Yes, sir, he can," was tho nro ro ~
ana certain response. Now if was .hs
teachers turn to look surprised "Wa so
now can God make two and two a, o;
hve?' "By adding one, was I the e4 tr;l
answer, and the miscb;e u VA,
5 1 couldn't dispute it.-Sionx Citw
Journal. 'AouA Clty
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16
A SEEMING DISCREPANCY.
The Dear Lady Has Her Daughter's In
terest at Stake

The Dear Lady Has Her Daughters In
terest at Stake.
She is lady whose husband has ac.
cumulated a largo share of This worlds
goods. She does not care how much
anything costs and desires people to
know that she doesn't care. So it was
not through any fear that she was not
getting her moneys worth that she re-
proved her youngest daughter, who had
been practicing at the piano. The little
glrl's efforts had been harrowingly per.
Slstent and dutiful, and she was hurt as
Well as surprised when her mother in.
dlgnantly remarked:
dolly, l am compelled to remind
you that we have employed the best
teacher in the city for your musical ed.
ucatlon and that as we propose to spare
no expense in the future you ought to
be more conscientious in laying a 'foun-
datlon. You will gain nothin1tfy slight
ing the work now. l am determined
that you shall learn to play the piano
no matter what it costs.''
was practicing faithfully" the
pupil protested.
MY dear, do not attempt to deceive
your mother.''
But you heard mo practicing. didn,t
you?' N'oA
1T may be-" was the chilly re-
!olnder, THAT your mothers advantages
~ early life were not so great as those I
!ntehd that you shall enjoy. But there
is one study in which / was always
good' and it will be- useless for Won r.
attempt to mislead me in anything con.
nected with it. That is arithmetic ,,
never said you weren't splendid in
arithmetic, hut that hasn't ANYTHING to
90 with my piano playing" ~
Unless my eyes are at fault tboso
are. hve finger exercises that you are
now supposed to be working on
Very we'll. Do not think that T for
s gn. myself SO far as to speak in anger
put l should very much like to Know
~hat you mean by trying to NAV five
niger exercises with both hands. "yne
'roit Free Press. >'''' Oe'
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16
CASEY'S LITTLE BOY.

Casey's little boy was one the neighbors 5idn'
like,
Ind Parson Hooker called him once an ''onery
little tyke"
Gocanse the boy at divers times-he did 1t just
for fun
Would give the parsons study bell an awful
pull and run.
Of frecklcs Casey's little boy had plenty and
to spare.
He had saucy upturned nose and likewise
"sandy" hair,
And all the neishbors chided him for all the
mischief done,
But "Ah, gowan!' was the response he gave
to every one.
He hardly ever went to school-he didn't have
tho time
He had 50 many brooks to wade, go many trees
to climls
SO many funny boats to sail and water wheels
to build,
With all these more important things his busy
mind was filled.
And Sunday school and church to him were
not n joy alas!
If left to his desires he would calmly let them
pass.
&c hated rules of conduct and was nearly al
ways seized
With an immense desire to DO doing as he
pleased.
There used to be water mill about mile
away
Where Casoy's little boy would go and loiter
every day.
Ie loved to watch the water as 1t hurried
through the race,
md scores of other pleasures seemed to center
in the place.
nc day the miller's little girl fell in the rush.
ing stream
s Cascy's little boy came by and heard her
frightened scream.
o dove beneath the wave and brought her
safely to tho bank
lst as his own poor strength gave out. He
tottered back and sank.
he funeral was very large, and everybody
cried
nd took their grief to heart, as though their
dearest friend had died,
nd now they We built monument that time
cannot destroy
lich says, Hero Lies Hero" meaning (
Casey's little boy. ,
Nixon Waterman in l.. A. ". Bulletin
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16
She Drew the r.;,.~

when I was first m,rr;oa ,,
inc kew. DR.. Lorimer, pastor Of 1%s
ideas . a Boston, II had my stria ct
T auis aooot Sunday observance. Mrs
and mad colored 'aunty' for cook
o anu on the first Saturday after sbo
ban = ~. Went into the kitchen and told
az l did not want any Sunday wo ,rl"
~ sne could prepare all meals for t,,n.
uay beforehand. She didn't CIV ' a''l
, %ota while ! was talking, then s sho
looked up and. pointing to the door sno
George rou now look hyar, Marse
vonr s So. you Jest go in dar and tend to
sah ,G;hrlstianlty and leave me tend ~
o ~"n hltchen. l went, and as near as II
inv. ''!neihoer she had hot dinners Sun.
''"> - u.s. al she stayed with nS
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16
Barre Evening Enterprise,
Printed daily Except Sunday by
The Enterprise Publishing Co.,
BARRE, VT.
n. C. WHITAKER, Local Editor and Manager.
TERMS:

The adoption by the Old Bay State of
the modern method of executing MUIR
dcrcrs is another victory for the electric
current. Franklin and kite are the
foundation for many freaks of electricity
from roasting a turkey to executing
condemned mlrdercrs.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16
How 1t IIannana.y
" IL Happened,
Look here. yo,,.

druggist. 'nan' said the
ho Ahe clerk did not have to be told that
Ill.,, he nad made mistake. He kne,v ni ~
o aoue before. Indeed be had figured ~ ~
how it happened. -0 W 'e'l just
th;. You have charged only rs cents for
r pi,s pres! PRESUMPTION" asserted the drup.
s's 81, and the regular price is al +"
ADMIT it" said the clerk "rho
y bos 49, was ratified. You see, 1 made
a nasty calculation as to the cost 81 ~a au
instsad en's' ana the result was 3 cents
Hhae OF 4 as it should have becn
post' ~ now 1t happened. "-Cbicago
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16
IN RED AND GOLD.
How s,voet s!.o looked ] did not SEQ

How sweet s!.o looked did not 500
The CLINT of sun on changing tree.
My eyes were fixed upon tho glow
On her fair cheek. did but know
That she was standing nigh to mo.
But she In silent ecstasy
Drank In the color and the glow
OF that fair scene, nor seemed to know
That tall its beauty lost ON mel,
gazed on her and could but SEQ
How sweet she looked.
"In red and gold, she sighed Chow fair
The coloring of those naples thorel"
But still my eyes did but behold
Tho beauty that did her cnfold.
For, with that vision standing there,
In dull red gown and golden hair,
Small care had what beauties rare,
What other wealth that wood might hold
In red and gold.
-Julin Fanshawe Brinckerhoff in Now Yorl
Times.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16

The almost riotous proceedings in the
National House of Representatives on
Wednesday is disgrace to this nation.
Before the movement against prize fights
is carried forward it would seem best
to devote some attention to our law
breakers who occupy seats in our Con-
grcSs. Every member engaged in that
disgraceful affairs ought to be black
listed in such a way that they would
not be returned as members of our law
making body. When this nation is on
the verge it may be of war, Congress-
men who have no other business than
to play the role of the pugllst, the pub
lie should declare intervention, into the
affairs of Congress.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16
KL0NDIKE GOLD FIFJne

her men, ef , Women and young people to the NM,
Fields Of the Ko %ah{ea at once to sell "God
authority, beautifully illustrata p"ok from high
PIio.ogfnphs containing also snner ro,n actual
'ii II tn lsX2l inches printed in six map of
, ~ leIls AIT about the country. nina IDIOTS.
a.oe the UNEMPLOYED fields. how re- fortunes
s"j II sells eheaply everybody is gei there
Send so .n nd BOOK for ready sale at sih
fit which i1 ahu receive by mail comp,ets a
work anywhere 1ne large map and Comments on,
liberal terms. '"ooSe at once. We give
Address $. $. SCRANTON 500
Publishers. Hartford Com Con-,
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16

The Bran trial has at last reached
the stage where it seems to be dccrcas-
ing in popular favor, but the ncwspa-
pers still take sides with the rcspon-
dent. With such support i'll political
contest the unfortunate sailor would be
the successful candidate.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16

One way which the government might
adopt for the securing of funds for the
Spanish war if it comes, would be to
levy tax on the car loads of Klondyke
hunters. Would the amount secured
II this way not be sufficient?
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16

l, can hav plenty ov mackrei for
neAlasst' l can generally make the 9th.
u TWO meals out ov water.-Josb Ri
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16

Near the Caspian sea there are sever.
az eternal fires" so called by the ma.
tives, where natural gas issues from tho
ground and has been on fire for ages
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16

Now mean summer temperature of
of eW ;, hork city is about "a degrees, that
u Liverpool about SO degrees.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16

ro ano principal theater in Havana the
A"oon' was built by convict lasor '
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16
Stop the Leaks

DVnMS; notR ROOF LEAK? IfsoW.
an Vulnlen \ Co., can stop it. They .r " ~ h,
a ages Tor THE EMPIRE ROOF p AZ .!Ie
erart nae1 flTe and Water Proof 1t will NOT
wear peel blister or evaporate 1t viii omt'
ready-mix J'n nel, ROOF paint on the market;
onaole leak 1t has an elastic boITp. " m';u reas
.I"ct ana expand with heat and cold T' ,n eoH
g. Gini leady Tor use. BE sure and cali IN ~ =
~ Qulhlen ~ Co., and get the BEST vail On no ";
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16
; to 5 Per Cent.
PER MONTH.

Earned for clients. Money is not in
vested in the stock market or in so-called
syndicatcs, but in good, solid collateral,
where no loss can be possible.
You can invest $40 to $1,000, or any
amount between; can withdraw it at any
time; and can have principal and inter
est guaranteed.
Have never lost dollar for a custo-
mer. Years of experience with satisfied
customers throughout all New England,
Write for circulars. The best of refer
enccs. A. j. LITCIIFIELD,
90 State ST., Boston Mass.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16

'noi' risnt wheeled and around
several times. There were miners of all
conditions, and men who were not min.
CTS at all One was lonesome Indian
VINO had been invited in. and who
came gun and all They came to a
'front.' face halt before the bridal marty
each man carrying a bundle of soma.
.niue OF practical use, from a sack of
nouI ana bacon to the kitchen utensils.
IN the center of tho party was babv
QUITO with its miniature pack saddle.
pileo Two feet high above it's back, pr..
sentlng the GRUB stake. -
Inc last man in tho line drew NV a
strlhg tiny cradle made of q Chow
ooS, and 1t was the possible admission
OF TINS little present that had corso5
.ne aelay. Some of tho boys at the
meeting in tho barroom thought that
'no woman would understand the
spirit IN which they gave it, and otberS
argued that she would not.
H.. Al last old man Worthington who
l known Pete for years, ranned nv
the Lar and said: ef'o on
BOYS, I've sized that woman ~
'u0I4 she s no fool. Pete can explain orr NJ
Western son ways to her, and you can hot
't wi lile he all% no man to marry n
stuck up girl" D'"iiy
', anu az. 'na1 ended it. The last man drew
n ~ py " cord the result of his bandi
sork, When they halted and faced po4a
n ,'i MS wife, Sowls advanced stow 'o 1
mi Drought Drought his broom to present arm rms
N :. Ne uei''ered the speech of the even;nn
on4 Mr. ana Mrs. Lonergan, we. renre
9ntlng the citizens of Asboroft iopie' !
vent to M Mj.eoe've e work Pete Lonergan
MT - ~ missouri for a great strike and
, ,nV ~ mas resulted in credit to thu thu
au np we think. though, he m;eht ,
'Se e'Ven his old friends a tin arr; gu