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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-30
Is COMING RIGHT ALONG.
Scha n err Dleu er-SchIemmer's New Direc-
tory Shows "a Gain of Nearly 5000.

Scha n err Dleuer-SchIemmer's New Direc-
tory Shows "a Gain of Nearly 5000.
Advance copies came out today of
Schaffer, Bleuer d Schlemmer's new
directory of Rock Islaud, Moline and
Rock Island county. The book shows
that the population Of the city ofRock
Island is now %. 400, gain of 2.674
since the last directory was compiled,
that of II. \. Stone. two years ago.
The population of Moline is figured
by the publishers 10 be 20, 3O4, that
city having likewise made a decided
gain in population IN two years.
The directory, the delivery of which
will begin tomorrow morning, is very
complete and reflects the expenditure
of much pains on the part of the pub
fishers to make it so as well as rclia-
BILE. In addition to u directory of both
Rock Island, Moline and ad Joining
towns, there is also directory of the
entire county, which. together with
other new features, combine to make
the work in all respects worthy of the
support and encouragement the pub
fishers will receive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-30

Elmer Stricklett pitched for Kansas
City again st Milwaukee yesterday. He
held the brewers down to four hits
and one run. Kansas City won.
Charles Doom writes to Doc Sage
that he has not played a game as yet
with st. Paul, although he is being
carried and receiving so much per-
He is having an easy time of it, he
says, but would rather be working
He says he wants to he put on the list
of candidates for catcher if Rock
Island has team next year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-30
Filling the Gaps.

The arrangements for closing up
the gaps in the lines of the Terminal
system, on both sides of the river, are
being made as fast rs Frank p. Bla I
can push them, and the new bridge
may come into use before long in the
transfer of freight. The Davenport
Clinton road. however, is giving no
signs of life, not even by as much as
a wiggle- If anything is to come of
that enterprise there IS no appearance
of activity in il now
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-30
Cured yyhep otb.rs FatIed.

S A. Ingalls,, Crown Point, n. Y.
writes: My wife suffered from kidney
trouble for years. She consulted
several physicians and tried mum Der
of kidney cures without getting re-
lief. She was induced to try Foley's
Kidney Cure and in less than a week
after she began using it, she was
greatly improved and three bottles
cured her
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-30
The Modern beauty

Thrives on good food and sunshine,
with plenty of exercise in the open
air. Her form CLOVIS with health and
her face blooms with its beauty. If
her system needs the cleansing action
of laxative remedy, she uses the
gentle and pleasant Syrup of Figs,
made by the California Fig Syrup COM
pany only.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-30

On July l t. 4 inclusive the c., L.
&c Z. Ry. will sell round trip tickets
tt all points on their line within dis
lance of 200 miles at rate of one
and one-third fare for the round trip,
tickets good for return up to and in
Guiding july >.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-30
THIRD HANDICAP MATCH
Mrs. j. X. Hollow bnsh Wins at Golf at
Arsenal Links Yesterday.

Mrs. j. X. Hollow bnsh Wins at Golf at
Arsenal Links Yesterday.
The third preliminary tournament
for the woman's handicap cup at the
Rock Island Arsenal Golf club yester-
day brought out quite a large num-
btr >ef players. The cards re-
turned show continued improvement
in the work of the players. Mrs.
Skin er, who played from scratch,
made the round in 90, a remarkably
good score, and several strokes lower
than it had been made by Il woman in
competition this season.
The handicap match was won by
Mrs. Hollowbush with an excellent
net score of 6S. The summary fol-
lows.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-30
Ladies' Can Wear Shoes

One size smaller after using Allen s
Foot-Ease, powder to be SHAKEN into
the shoes. 1t makes tight or new
shoes feel easy; gives instant relief to
corns and bunions- It's the greatest
comfort discovery of the age Cures
swollen feet, blister and callous spots.
Aliens Foot-Ease is certain cure for
ingrowing nails. sweating, hot, ach-
ing feet At all druggiststs and shoe
stores, % cents. Trial package free
by mail. Address, Allen S. Olmsted.
lie Row, y. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-30

O'Clock whistle blew as Sam waltzed
across the plate. Both teams were
pretty well tired out, the spectators
were hungry, and it was mutually
agreed that adjournment be taken,
Rock Island promising to pay Daven-
port with interest before the summer
passes away. The teams were COM
posed as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-30
Announcement.

The undersigned have purchased
and taken possession of the restaur-
ant and saloon of LOihar Harms. We
shall endeavor to uphold the good
name the place has always enjoyed
under the management of Mr.. Harms.
We extend cordial invitation to all
to visit us. Respectfully,
john MARTENS,
WILLIAM BUCHHOLTz.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-30

What you want is not temporary re-
lief from piles, but 4 cure to stay
cured. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
cures piles. and they stay cured
Soothes and quickly heals old sores,
scalds, cuts, bruises, wounds and
skin diseases. For sale by T. III.
Thomas. A j. Reiss and III. Z. Balm
sen, druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-30
w. B. MINTYRE Is CHOSEN.
Elected Secretary of the Underwriters
Local Hoard.

The executive committee of the
State Board of Underwriters last night
decided on W. B. Mcintyre rs secre-
tary for the Rock Island and Moline
local board. succeeding Ralph Haver-
stick. Mr.. Mcintyre was one of the last
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-30

To cure piles, strike at the root
that's the way DeWitt's Witch Haz-
ell Salve strikes at the root-it re-
moves the cause quickly and perma-
nently. Don't squander time and
money trying to remove the effects.
For sale by T. Ii. Thomas, A j. Reiss
and M F. Bahnsen. druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-30
Truths Tersely Told.

Foley's Kidney Cure is 4 safe sure
remedy for all kidney and bladder
diseases. Guaranteed, 80 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-30
CUT IN TWO,
Necessitated Reduction in Men
at the Rock Island
Arsenal.
NO MONEY FOR LARGER NUMBER,

Change Takes Effect Tonight When
Shutdown Until July IL Commence
Ordnance Allotment Too Smsn-The
Small Arms Appropriation and Its Pur-
pose.
With the closing down of the shops
at Rock Island arsenal tonight for the
annual repairs, inventory, cleaning
up, ETC., half of the force which has
been employed in all the shops since
the readiustment following the war
rush of year ago will be laid off.
The remainder will return to work
July Il. The cut involves the dis
mi sal of 652 men and is applicable as
far as the commandant could make
1t to all departments with the ex-
ception of the blacksmith shop, and
it does not affect that because the
force employed there was reduced three
weeks ago. As the total number
of men employed since the
close of the war has been
1900, the reduction is just about
one-half, and speaking of those who
are to be cut off, Maj. Blunt said
this afternoons: i part with every
one of them with regret. They are
all good men, being part of the pick
of the force of 5000 men which we
had here during the war rush. l
wish l could keep them all, but | can
not for the reason that the allotment
of funds for the running of Rock Isl
and arsenal for the next year will not
permit of any other course than the
reduction in the number of men en-
ployed about one-half, and, while | am
hoping that such will not be the case,
slight further reductions may be nee
essary late in the fall"
Explanation of the Reduction.
The explanation of the reduced al
lowance for the running of the arsenal
does not indicate any discrimination
against the arsenal. The simple fact
appears 10 be that in the congressional
appropriation that for the ordnance
department, requires generalslicing
of the allotments to the various ar
senals. and that Rock Island must
stand its share, the amount available
here for the entire year to come being
less by half than was at Maj. Blunt's
disposal for running the arsenal the
past six months.
The Small Arms Plant.
There is a mistaken notion prevail
ing as to the use to he made of the
appropriations secured from the last
congress for the small arms plant at
Rock Island arsenal. The money
thus stipulated was for the purchase
of machinery and installing of the
plant and not for the operation of the
same. Maj. Blunt expects to go east
soon for the purchase of the ma chin
cry. aud after it is installed and
ready for business it will be necessary
to wait a special appropriation from
congress for its operation before the
three cities will fully realize what for
In Loan thnir fr,r nLnsf Iron
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-30

Change Takes Eject Tonight When
Shutdown Until July L. Commence
Ordnance Allotment Too Small-The
Small Arms Appropriation and Its Pur-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-30

Brought Here Within the Next Week
Poor Attendance Cause for Removal
Assurance of Substantial support From
This City.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
ATTACK UPON MR.. WAKENAN.
CHARGES MADE BY THE MERCHANTS
ASSOCIATION AND THE AP-
PRAISER'S REPLY.

The Merchants Association Of New-York has
made another attack upon Wilbur +. Wakeman
the Appraiser of the Port. and its Custom House
Committee has appealed to Lyman ]. Gage. secre-
tary OF the Treasury against recent rulings OF the
Appraiser which merchants have declared to be un-
JUS. William f. King president Of the Merchants
Association yesterday made statement on the
subject in part follows:
committee composed of John GLIB. of Mills &
Gi6b. chairman Ci James MeCreery OF James Nc
Clafn Company: J. y. Wright of Arnold, Con-
stable Co; j. 7. Prie, Of Carson Pirie. scott q
Co. OF Chicago. and Kenneth Barnhart Of Mar
shall Field & Co.. Of Chicago. asked for hearing
oeIore the treasury Department az WashlneIDn Oh
man on cotton fabrics. This hearing was granted
aRd bdrn 1t 09k place on Il s d at b.da bege
gentlemen Secretary Gage and Assistant Secretary
Wakeman had visited Washington and had said
ing he had made and only wanted little more time
to get used to IT, THIS was absoiutely false The
10 New-York very Indignant over the Appraisers
action. The majority Of the committee stated that
praiser Of this port should cease to ride TWO horses
and should show some evidence Of a desire to be
Of merchandise and the dealings Of that office gen
orally in The past had been detrimental to this port
that the proper thing to do was to start petition
al once asking for NIr Nakeman's removal The
mater was 6rqught TO my notice and 5eLt 1T tnat
atins undue agitation
Appraiser Wakeman said last evening that his rul-
ing about which the merchants had complained
based Section No. 3l3 OF the new Tariff law.
which provided FOR additional duty. OF one cent
and two cents a square yard on cotton cloth having
a distinct pattern in the weave. The additional
duty not levied until recently. General T!che-
nor, one of the General Appraisers. gave decision
in September which the additional duty was
levied in November. The ruling was 20 levy one
cent square yard goods costing less than seven
cents a yard and two cents on goods costing moro
than seven cents yards.
When importers complained about the ruling Mr..
Wakeman said he had advised them to 90 10 the
General Appraisers case 10 test the ruling Is now
being considered by the General Appraisers. Mr..
Wakeman said last evening that he thought 1t was
unfair for the Merchants Association 10 accuse him
Of injustice IN his rulings in advance OF the decision
by the General Appraisers. As to reports that he
might be forced 10 resign his office. he said he did
not believe they were true.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
GTHRHANA N BROOKLYN.

The first nights gymkhana games and skating
races were held last evening before large gath
cring AT the Clermont Avenue Rink Brooklyn. The
obstacle and race with street shoes were the
funniest contests on the programme. as there were
over a dozen entries I'm each. and falls were plenti-
ful There was a skating exhibition given by +.
VI Duffy and several others. lie Roy See was
bentcn in the mile (open) by Y Saroney.
who had 40 yards The summaries:
one mile Chandcap)-won by a Y. saroney n. Y. \.
GlO vards: l.. Roy See y Y a g scratch, second;
" " swan 1870 yardsl. third Time-3:0iA.
Combination rRcc-Won by o Lund. skating Club of
Brookyn. H. p Mcdonald. Henley School, second: G. u.
smith Henicy school. third
Potato racc-Won by H. p. Mcdonald Herlcy School.
g. + Smith. Henley School. second; o. Lund, Skating
club o Brooklyn. third
Obstacle race--yvon by C. r Smith Hefney School:
o. I.ind skating 5'ub Of Brooklyn. second c. Lyman.
third.
Running race. with street shoes on--Won by o. Lund
skating club Of Brooklyn. H. =. Mcdonald Henley
school seoond. c. z Smith. Hefey School third
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
BOXING.
"K1p. BROAD pEFEATs "JAcKr HAMILroN

"Kii" Broad. OF Cleveland. got a well earned de-
cison Jack Hamilton. OF Troy. through the
latters foul tactics at the Broadway Athletic Club
last night. Broad was always on the aggressive
and Hamilton made a more than good defence
From the first round 10 the NTH Hamilton gave and
took with equal fervor. but in the sixth he was
knocked fat on his back and only the gong saved
him from being put out. From this to the end Of
the bout Broad spread 1t his man. In the
twenty-frst round Hamilton seeing that the odds
against him, tried foul tactics but evaded
the referees stigma. 1t ,a.ne in the following
round, however. when he deliberately butted twice
and the referee stopped The bout disqualifying
Hamilton and declaring in favor OF Broad.
In the opening bout George Jansen Of New-York
defeated Joe Hopkins. coored. OF Brooklyn, In
the fifth round. I'm what was 10 have been ten
round contest, at 100 pounds.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
THE RACE TRACK.
RESULTS AT NEW W-ORLEANS.

New-Orleans. Dec. 29-Five favorites met defeat
in to-day's racing. Pytha, who had the call in
the second race easily the best and would
have won but for the jostllng Hintine tired badly
in the handicap and Little Singer the favOrite In
the last race. had poor luck all the way. The
weather clear and cool and the track good
Summaries:
First race (selling. furlongs)--L T Caton 12l
(NcJoynt). 10 and 70 D. won Juanetta. 100 (Aker
10 / and 3 TO 2. second; Uhers ll2h Cvan Dusen)
/. third. Time .3Uz
Second selling. six furlongslKindred l1s Wan
~ 30 aIlu ot .o IN e; ;Ssn,a, I,e Inn}
10 10 l. third Tine-l:l7%
Third (seling. mile and seventy yards)-Harry
Preston. 50 "A. Weber, 30 to and 10 TO |. won. Man
Illus 9O1s VeddeTtrand), 10 TO l and TO /. second
Frank Mcconnell. % (Thompson). 10 |. third Time
i47lt.
Fourth race Chandcap. six and half furlongs-Ed
Garland II. 991 (MchelD 10 and 10 q won; Free
Lady l05i4 Dupee) - 10 / and S to /. second Com
pensation. los tCl6wson). "a 2. third Time-i:2lh
Fifth race (seing mile and a sxteenthp-David rs
CWeddersirandj. 70 and 10 won. Belle Ward "a
(McCann, I 10 ana . to l. second: BIZ Jackman lO2
(Boland). + to 2. third :5Oi%
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
LADY sARAH,s ,BOMBPROOF REFUGE.
AND SODA AND CIGARETTES
FOR HER VISITORS.

FOR HER VISITORS
Matching Dec 10 CBy native runner 10 Mo-
cbudD-Iady Sarah Wilson is living in bomb
nroof shelter of her own construction under the
private residence of Mr.. We'll. There she is en-
ahled 10 exist with some degree Of comfort, ana
n she chooses to spend a part Of the time IN
the house her shelter is close enough TO enable
her TO take cover between the ring OF the warn
ing bell and the arrival Of the projectile.
The correspondent Of The Associated Press In
Mafeking to whom she granted an interview,
was struck with the fact on entering her bomb
proof refuge that she is unquestionably an old
campafgner. Even in this noisome. dark hole.
dug under the ground. she manages TO make
herself Comfortable. She has vhiskey and soda,
rs we'll as cigarettes to offer visitors
Lady Sarah's adventures exciting, some
tines asnpsttg. and often spiced with considera-
bic danger. It was on Thursday that she left
Mafekng. She arrived at Setlago Hotel that
night Before morning she was aroused by the
rattle Of musketry and the boom Of guns. II
Captain Nesbtt. Of the Mashonaland
Mounted Police. a prisoner in the hands
Of the Beers. who was fighting desperately, un-
able to get back 10 go forward but holding
the wrecked armored train until the last As
soon as daylight would allow Lady Sarah pluck
the wreck
Finding that her presence at Setlagou ex-
posed her to insults. the Beers moved her to
Mosuti. where she enjoyed the hospitality OF a
colonial farmer. BY means Of heavy bribes she
persuaded natives to carry information TO and
fro.
extraordinary stories regarding her were cir
culated among the Beers. One was that she
was the wife Of an English general another that
she was a granddaughter of the Queen. who
mad come TO spy upon the doings OF the Beers
ana third that she the only male survivor
or Mafeking. having escaped In the guise Of
woman.
Lady Sarah visited Vryburg She was driven
there by young Boer who passed her off as his
sister She found loyalists who gave her official
dispatches and news. She stayed in the hotel all
oay and stole out by night TO do shopping On
visiting the hospital she found that orders had
oeen Issued that no one should leave the town
The gallant Boer had to answer some curious
questions put by the Landrost before he could
get permission for himself and his SISTER 10
leave. They set out at o'clock in the morning
IN fear Of being recognized. and got away safely
After the Beers discovered that she had been
mixed up In dispatch running she went to Com
mandant Snyman's camp with view of getting
back TO Mafeking. but Sen refused to let
her go TO Mafeking even to Setlagol. He
proposed sending her to zeerust prisoner Of
war, or. as an alternative to release her. II VIII
Jcen were given up by the British.
A. first she refused to ask Colonel Baden
Powell 10 do this. but finally she changed her
mind. Lady Sarah gathered from her varied
experiences among the Beers that they are
heartily sick Of the
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
SKIRMISHING ABOUT KIMBERLEY.
SMART EXCHANGE OF AMMUNITION WITH
OI-T RESULTS.

OUT RESULTS.
Kimberley. Dec. 90. via Modder River, Dec
27-Before dawn to-day detachment OF the
mounted forces. with artillery and light infan-
trv. moved out in westerly direction. Boer
artillery from Hamper Dam opened fire at
Ottos Kopie Kimberley fort replying with
twenty shells.
The British force reconnoitred outposts along
Iazaretto Ridge. the Boer patrols retreatns'
Having accomplished this and having discov-
cred Boer renforcements approaching frorn
Wimbledon Ridge. Colonel Chamier. with the
Royal Artillery, exchanged dozen sheils as
soon as the guns c5uld be limbered UP. Some
five hundred Beers poured in heavy fire from
their earthworks. the British finally retiring
with the loss OF one horse
The movement showed that the Beers were
still keeping three guns in the vicinity OF Kim
herIev and are able to summon reinforcements
rapidly. It also showed their proneness TO va
cate a position Immediately when weaker than
the opposing force.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30

be played on the floor between teams composed
Of grain men and exporters. The teams will line
up follows
Grain Men-M Adams, centre field: A. Kingsbury.
catcher: +. NJ Bennett, left field: H l.. Day. first
base: F. L. Hanion' second base; J. s. Simpson,
short stop. and G. W Bevan pitcher =,
EXporters-Walter Moore. centre field; ID: ~
Callaghan. catcher: s. S Brewster, left field II.
Irschbel. first base: H. Knight right field; G. NJ:
Dickerson. third base: Max Waldo, second base:
D. NJ Shaw short stop and c. S. Richards pitcher.
The umpires will be Gus" Mosser and James
Nichols.
Paper balls and pasteboerd bats will be used,
and the opposing teams will have their shouters
hand. lively time is expected
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
GATACRF REPORTS PROGRESS.

LINE OF RAILWAY TO THE INDwE coll
LERIES REOPENED
London Dec 29.-The War Office has received
the following dispatch:
Cane Town, Dec 2S.-The Indwe colliery line
is now working again.
further dispatch received by the War Office.
dated Cape Town, December % says there is no
change in the situation so far as Generals CAT
acre and French are concerned.
Cape Town. Dec. 2S-A dispatch from Cradock
rerorts heavy firing in the direction OF Storm
berg It is supposed this is connected with Gen
eral Gatacre's attempt to reopen communication
with the Indwe collieres.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
BROKERS' ANNUAL DAY OF FUN.
STOCK EXCHANGE BEAUTIFULLY DECO
RATED-THE BEAR KNOCKED OUT


The members OF the New-York Stock Exchange
Yesterday had their annual celebration, which lost
nothing by having been postponed from the usual
day. the last day OF business preceding Christmas
More than 81 800 had been subscribed 10 meet the
cost OF the celebration the money being expended
for decorations and for music and special entertain
ment features The big trading beauti-
fully decorated. From the centre OF the lofty cell
ing hung a huge bell Of red immortelles, with tongue
OF yellow. Streamers OF evergreens and ferns rad!
aed from the point at which the bell was fastened.
the gallery railings were festooned In American
flags and Christmas green's and wreaths. the trad
ing posts were appropriately adorned and over the
rostrum was this legend in electric lights: "Wel-
come. 1900"
Long before the appointed time the galleries
thronged with a fashionable crowd for the most
part the wives and daughters and sweethearts OF
the members. In the northwest corner OF the build
Ing was stationed the 7th Regiment Band. and
soon as the gong sounded for the close OF business
at o'clock the musicians struck up patriotic air.
while from the windows high up under the roof
came a shower OF cut paper confetti and paper
snakes Of all Golors: and members in the rostrum
Meanwhile employees OF the Exchange had been
erecting small pattorm sn pnaer ne yne big bell Eopng
corners OF the ring, and Charles E. Knobauch. who
first attrc cton glove contest between young Wal
colt and sam" Boland. two youthful colored pugi-
Wallace was timekeeper. The sparrers were cos
tuned in fur Walcott wearing also a false face
representing a bears head and Boland impersonat-
ing bull. These faces they removed. however.
while the contest was actually in progress The
two at it with gloves as big as pillows, and at
the end OF the fourth round the bear knocked
out. a pugilistic way OF showing that the recent
bear raids the market Then the
Metropolitan Quartet, composed OF negroes. gave a
song and yodel, after which the brokers fell in
line behind the military band and marched singing
around the floor Next came an auction sale, with
Mr. Knoblauch auctoneer, for the benefit OF the
Lawton fund. Three mechanical toys bull. a bear
and lamb, offered for sale The bear was
started at IS, and bought for 800 by w. B.
Oliver jr. The first offer for the bull was $780, by
Frank Seligsberg II. Content bid $50. Mr.. Imbrie
S75 and w. B. Oliver jr, 5000 at which price 1t was
knocked down to him. When the lamb was put up
IL was found that its tail had been lost In the
shuttle" the lamb went free-a experience
for Wall Street.
After the auction there fancy dancing by
John Gallagher. one OF the doorkeepers OF the Ex-
change and the entertainment closed with the
playing OF America" by the band. The celebration
was in charge OF a committee composed OF Hartwig
n Baruch. w r. Coster, Charles r. knobauch and
J. NJ. Shaw.
PRODUCE EXCHANGE BASEBALL TO-DAY.
As soon as business ceases on the Produce Ex-
change at noon to-day game Of baseball will