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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-18
BRAKEMAy BADLY INJURED.

Edward Wood twenty-eight years oid' Oh Oeh'la'
Islip. Long Island Railroad brakeman Is IN 81
John's Hospital in Long Island City. sunerhg rom
conclusion of the brain. He was injured on Mo"-
day night at Hollis. Wood Leaned OUT % - IN.
,,na,,op car and his head came In contact with
ono Of the iron mail hooks that extend from the
polIts station Wood was thrown from the car
md was unconscious when picked up. 1t Is feared
,baf ne will die.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-18
NEIGHBORS OBJECT TO THE BUILDING

Mr. POST DECLARES THAT THEY HAVE ERECTED
srocKApEs OF TELEGRAPH POLES
Abram s. Post. who had the temerity to erect a
fve-story brick apartment-house IN First Place.
where FOR wears there have been nothing but pri-
vate dwellings with large open courts in 'front.' Is
now suffering from the disapprovai OF his neigh
bors. ,,. - ...ors
ing 10 complaint which he filed with the buna-
inc Department Yesterday. the neighbors on poth
sides have erected fences made OF large logs such
as are used for telegraph poles. 49, x,,
One If these stockades Is sixty-three feet high,
according 10 the petition in which Mr.. Post prays
that the Building Department cause their removal
Commissioner Gufoyle has ordered an ln'esusa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-18
BROOKLYN REAL ESTATE NsACTIoNS

The Homeste Land Company Of Brooklyn has
inst secured possession Of eighty-six acres OF land
wing between Avenues l and l. and Kings High
way and Ralph-ave 1t is understood that the
holdings OF the company will be sold by the acre;
The Germana Real Estate Company mas oousnt
the " 7 Kouwenhoven farm OF seventy-sN acres,
for 80 $50 per acre. 1t adjoins the Homesite CON-
pany's tract ,,-... 49, ,,,., horgbt
from Peter I. Neefus eighty acres o. iand IN I1
rnrs from the old Glove Road along East Broad.
wsy 70 Jitca-ave., on which II has frontage OF
1000 feet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-18
VERDICT AGAINST THE CITY.

A LONG ISLAND CITY CONTRACTOR RECEIVERS
1921 -.
Thomas Hunt contractor. Of Long Island CITY,
vas+erdav recovered verdict of $,92 % against
the city OF New-York. He did some repair WORK on
the Borden-ave. bridge IN the Gleason administra-
tion. and the City Treasurer, Lucien Knapp OF
Long Island City. refused TO pay the DILL on the
ground that there were no funds available IT was
brought out yesterday that two sums one OF sf'N"
-, -. o,har ~ s2o oon had been transferred from
,ba rund from which Hunt should have been PAID
without an act of Common Council ordering the
transfer ,..s r,,..,o. corra.sor ha-
came indignant and directed the Jury 20 return a
yerdtct in favor of Mr.. Hunt for the 1uH hHount;;
Tawver George Stevens his counsel. also received
3 per cent costs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-18
THOMAS T. KINNEY RETIRES.

Thomas T. Kinney. president OF the fidehty Iite
and Trust Company OF Newark has decided TO
re,,rs from its active management and has re-
signed as a director and as president The new
directors are John F. Dryden; Charles A Friek'
G. Young Uza; McCarter. Leslie u; Ward, Jerome
Taylor Schuyler B. Jackson. William Scheefei.
Harry s. Redmond and Randall Morgan. IL Is
probable that John F. Dryden or Jerome Taylor
viii be elected president. Mr.. Kinney was Tor
many years proprietor and editor Of The New
ark Daily Advertiser" and he IL connected with
several large financial institutions In Newark He
has been president Of the trust company since 1871
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-18
11FrTEyANT GOwAN HOME on FURLOUGH

I,a,,tenant James y Gowan Company 3. 18th
pes,,lar Infantry a graduate OF West Point, class
., 90 was the guest OF honor on Monday evening
a. the McCaddin Institute, where he had good
a. 60 ~ Nth his old friends He Is two months
s,riough Lieutenant Gowan was In the thickest
10 ,ba fight at San Juan. and was not wounded
1I tI aTaduate of Public School No. II and Of the
Ipevs, High School HIS folks live at No lo2 North
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-18
GRANT POSTS NEW OFFICERS.
INSTALLATION SERVICES HELD IN THE
TOMPKINs AVENUE CONGREGA-

TIONAL CHURCH
In the services OF installation Of the new officers
OF y. 8. Grant Post No. a27 Grand Army OF the
Republic. held in the Tompkins Avenue Congresa-
tional Church last night. the Navy took promi-
nent part. Chief Engineer George Cowie. late OF
the United States steamer Indiana received a gold
Grand Army OF the Republic badge from Grant
Post: Chaplain William G. Cassard. Of the Indiana,
delivered stirring patriotic address. and Commo-
dore Philip. commandant OF the Brooklyn Navy
Yard. sat upon the platform and replied TO an en-
thusastic greeting. The church periodically
decorated with flags and greens. and large picture
of General Grant hung in the choir gallery.
Chief Engineer Cowie Is a member Of Grant Post
The badge which presented to him by Past
Commander Henry W. Knight. was in recognition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-18
CHOSEN TO SUCCEED Mr.. SHALLOW.

Iobn w. Rafferty,. principal Of Public School No
~. n.sn chosen principal Of Public School No
,s. south Second and Kesp SITS: to succeed Edward
u shallow. recently promoted associate supern-
ID NJ Rafferty, lives In the Eastern Dis
tendeht IL anxiou. 10 get a school In that part
tr1ct, anu ,,v He has completed nearly twelve
OF INC 90 ching in Brooklyn. tie was gidouhiso
years OF Canton High School in lssS and from 81
iswrencs University In lSss
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-18
LONG LITIGATION ENDED.

The litigation over the estate OF Paul Bauer OF
coney Island, which has taken five years 10 se'.io
and has cost $40 600 is over at last. John !. NC
Kane is interested In the property. According 70
the decision Of the court. the WIDOW han
Bauer Is 10 receive dover OF $4,000. The DaIahco
lie TO Dc divided between the daughter Katie bauer
now Mrs James McKane. and Fannie. the wife OF
John
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-18
JUDGE HURD OUT ONCE MORE.

Judge Hurd was in the County Court House yes
tsrday for the first time since he was taken III win
typhoid fever. on November II. He says tnat ne "a y,
feeling In excellent health now, although ne 10
much lighter in weight than before MS Illness
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-18
THE FREEHOLDERs YIELD.

The Hudson County Freeholders have rescinded
the award OF the drygoods contract TO isnauus
Noonan The Board released the lowest bidder, A
brother-in-law Of Noonan and gave Noenan the
contract at his price which MAS 0.o0 higher than
the lowest bid
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-18

Magnificent mink capes, 90 In. Ions, tail
border, high storm collar. elegantly anished.
formerly marked 500. will sell for $3.50,
others formerly $500. Will sell for e3O0, o1t0
cape~ reduced to 800, 800 capes reduced -
SOS, e75 capes reduced to $50, entire stock
Capes. Coats and CoiIarettes marked down
from 10 70 NJ per cent c. c. shayne. West "a
81, 6th ave
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-18
,rDy-TED FER TO 4 FORTUNE.

Me- Iohn J. Chickering. tho wife Of Professor
1n',aE.rsng the Borough Superintendent OF Schools
snr Queens It is reported has fallen heir to 500
oco left to her by her father. William b Russell
OF o., Vii resign IL is said. and accompany his VIE
49, "a in IN health. on a tour around the worio
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-18
90 LECTURE ON GLASSES AND Masses

Freeman Otis Wiley of New-Jersey' wiz 'eo 60.
this evening before the Brooklyn Republican Ciuo'
in the Johnston Building. on The Glasses ana 'he
Masses" The lecture is Endorsed by Gen, 10
Stewart L. Woodford- Siia< 4 D"inn-r Aia Luz
VIZ Nissen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-18

James Sydney Swan Charles Swan ho1nidi A
Henry Ford Condict were the committee IN charge
Of the Plaza subscription dance which took place
last evening at the Prospect Heights Art Rooms
The patronesses were Mrs. Nathaniel n Clenesn.'
Mrs. James s Swan. Mrs. L. Mortimer oV W uod'
Mrs John NJ Ryder and Mrs. William v Moou'
and the subscribers were drawn largely from Pros
Heights
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-28
LIVE WIRE VICTIM,
George Fenno, a Linenan, is In
standy Killed at
Moline.
RECEIVES A SHOCK OF 1000 VOLTS,

Engaged In Doing the Finishing Work on
the Moline Street Fair job When the
Accident Occurs, the Unfortunate Man
Failing From the Pole Dead Saturday
Evening.
George Fenno, a well known Dav-
export lineman, was instantly killed
Saturday evening at B o'clock at Mo-
line by coming in contact with a live
wire. He was employed by the Rock
Island Electrical Construction compa-
nv, which has the contract for string
ing the wires to be used in lighting
for the Moline street fair. The con-
Guiding work on the job was being
done when the fatality occurred.
1t was on Fourth street, and Fenno
was on pole % feet from the ground,
making the connections with the last
wires the other linemen had run
through to him, when he received
shock of 1000 volts from a wire of the
People Power company, which passed
along below where he was working.
The current passed through both of
Fenno's arms, affecting his lungs and
heart, and he fell to the street below.
Four physicians were summoned i'm
mediately and they worked over him
for couple of hours. using artificial
respiration, but their efforts were I'M
availing. Each of his arms was
slightly burned below the elbow.
An Able Lineman.
The dead lineman was the son of
Mrs Ann Fenno, of $50 Farnam street,
Davenport. His first work was for
the Iowa Telephone company of that
city. He was employed by it for sew
eral years. He was 25 years of age
and an able lineman and his fellow
associates and those who had worked
with him speak in high terms of him
as n workman.
An inquest was held, Coroner L. V.
Eckhart empanelling a jury composed
of A. L. Foster, II. [. Stanley, o. NJ.
Bisant, J. G.. Warren, Frank Suman
and William Wilcox, which returned a
verdict that death was accidental.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-28
FAIR BEGINS,
An Immense Gathering Of Peo-
pie in Moline
Today.
PARADE ONE MILE IN LENGTH.

One Hundred Floats in Line. Military and
Civic Societies and Business Association,
and City Officials Participating-Elab.
crate Decorations-To Continue for a
Week.
1t is estimated there were 20, 000
people in Moline today to witness the
opening of the street fair there. 1t
was an suspicious beginning of an
event that promises to surpass any
thing that has been given in Moline
in years. The feature of the opening
day was q parade, which was one mile
long, and directed by Gen. William
Clendenin. There were 100 floats in
line. The military and civic societies
and the business association and city
officials participated.
The town is lavishly decorated in
the fair district, which embraces the
territory from Fourteenth to Nine
teenth streets and from First to
Eighth avenues. The principal street
attractions are on Third avenue and
on Fifteenth street. both of which
thoroughfares are canopied with pur-
pie and white, the street fair colors.
The midway is located in Riverview
park at the foot of Eighteenth street.
The fair continues to and including
Saturday. Tomorrow will be Illinois
farmers and manufacturers day;
Wednesday, Davenport and Rock Isl
and day, with floral parade; Thurs
day, lodge day, with public mar
rage at . p. IN ; Friday, old soldiers,
sailors and We old fiddlers' day; Sat-
urday, labor and masked carnival
day.
The Third avenue line street cars
will make Twelfth street their termi-
nus during the street fair.
Local Arrangements.
Mrs. j. NJ. Buford, head of the Rock
Island ladies' committee selected to
decorate the carriages from this city
that will accompany Rock Island s
floral queen in the floral parade We'd
nesday, stated today that sew
eral of the ladies had reported to her
that they had secured carriages, and
she said further that as the time was
short it would be well that immediate
action be taken, and she suggested
that another meeting of ladies be
called to make final arrangements.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-28
BIG EVENTS AT DUBUQUE.
A Week of High Glass Racing and Box
ing Matches.

| week Sidss anu bOX-
Ing Matches.
The eyes of the sporting world will
be turned this week toward Dubuque,
where a program of high class events
has been arranged.
The ball was started rolling today
with two trotting and two pacing
races.
acknowledgement trot, 500
900; 2:20 pace, $4,000; 2:l2 trot,
So, 900, 2-year-old trot, $500. Box
ing-Joe Choynski VS.. Australian
Jimmy Ryan; Clarence Forbes VS..
Con Sunfield.
Wednesday-224 trot, So, 900; So
pace, $4,000; 2:07 pace, 81, 500. Box
ing-Tommy White VS.. Eddie Santry
or Henry Lyons; Jack Lewis VS..
Young Kenny.
Thursday special, Directly,
Ananias, Frank Bofash and Planet,
$25, 900; 2:1S trot. $500; 2:1O trot.
$1,000. Boxing Tommy Ryan VS..
Jack Moffat; George Kerwin VS.. James
Sellers.
Friday-3-year-old trot, $1,000;
2:10 pace, $4,000; 2:2S trot, $1,000.
Saturday-2:3O trot, $4,000; 2:17
pace, 81, 500; 2:2O trot, 81 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-28

Immediate relief from summer
complaint and bowel troubles. Mull's
Lightning Specific. Doctors prescribe
it. It's guaranteed. % cents at L.
II. Thomas"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-28
a Life and Death right.

W. A. Hines, of Manchester, Iowa
writing of his almost miraculous es
cape from death, says: Exposure
after measles induced serious lung
trouble, which ended in consumption
L had frequent hemorrhages and
coughed night and day. All my doc
tors said l must soon die. Then ]
began to use DIR. Kings New Discov-
cry for Consumption, which com
pletely cured me. / would not be
without it even if it cost So a bottle.
Hundreds have used it on my recon-
mendation and all say it never fails
to cure throat, chest and lung trou-
bles." Regular size so cents and 81
Trial bottles free at Hartz & Ulle-
meyers drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-28
and Miss Mildred Dodge,

president, and Miss Mildred Dodge
treasurer.
Miss Lula McCaskrin left for he
home at Rantoul, ILL.,, after a visi
with her brothers, G.. W. and II. NJ
McCaskrin.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ. Campbell, o.
Elgin, returned home today after 8
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. George Baum
back. on Twenty-third street.
Chief of Police Phil Miller and cou.
sin, Miss Josephine Fisher, left today
for Chicago on a visit to Mr.. Miller's
daughter, Mrs. William Strell.
Mrs. O. A. Gilbert and son. Claude.
of Green River, who have been visit
ing Capt. and Mrs. c. G. Dack, in
South Heights, left for home today.
III. Moore, assistant division in
specter of the Central Union Tele-
phone company, who has been in the
city for month, went to Geneseo to-
day.
Miss Ada Murray, who has been
visiting at the home of Mrs. Louisa
c. Montgomery, at 1909 Eighth ave-
nue., left for her home in Nebraska
last night.
Mrs. William Rinck and daughter,
Miss Katherine, and Mrs. Catherine
Sonnenschmidt and daughter, Miss
Bertha, left today for 2-weeks
northern visit.
Jean Patricot. of Paris, sCn-in-law
of Mrs. Charles Buford, of this city,
has had the honor of knighthood I'm
the Legion of Honor conferred upon
him by President Loubet, of France.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. f. Krell and the
Misses Hattie and Genevieve Camper
and Lille Simmon have returned to
the city after couple of weeks out
ing at Mount Lookout, west of the
Watch Tower.
John Crubaugh made his daughter,
Mrs. Charles McHugh, today, birth
day present of a magnificent up-to-
date rubber-tired surrey, built from a
special design by the Rock Island
Buggy company.
Rev. DIR. T. NJ. Riley. who has been
serving as priest at Trioity church
during the absence of Rev. X +.
Sweet, left today for his home in New
York City. DR.. Sweet arrives home
tomorrow after a 3-months' vacation
in the north.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-28
DIES OF HEART TROUBLE.
Theodore Schmidt Expires Suddenly Sum
day Morning.

! Theodore Schmidt Expires Suddenly sum
| day Morning.
| Theodore Schmidt died suddenly at
his home at 521 Twenty-second street
Sunday morning at O'Clock of heart
disease. The deceased was born in
Germany and was 80 years of age. He
came to this city one year ago from
| Oshkosh, Wis, to take position as a
foreman at the Rock Island Sash and
Door works, where he was employed
up until the time of his death. He is
survived by his wife and two small
children. The remains were sent to
Oshkosh via the c., M. & St. p. this
| morning for interment.
Mrs. Charles w. Fitzsimmons died
at her home in Milan Sunday at 2:30
o'clock, after an illness of about 10
days from typhoid fever. She was
| born in Berwick, Columbia county,
Pa, Dec. %, 1926, and came to Milan
with her husband in 1867. Her hus-
band and five children survive: Will
| liam, of Muscatine, Iowa, Daniel and
Ash. of MILAN, Mrs. j. l.. Eastman,
of Moline, and Jessie at home. The
| funeral will take place Wednesday
| morning at 10 O'Clock from the home
with interment at Chippiannock.
The funeral of James Sullivan oc-
Cured yesterday afternoon from the
home at 542 Twenty-iirst street to st
Joseph's church, where Rev. Father
Mackin administered the last sad rites.
| The pallbearers were Edward Corken,
Simon Normoyle. John Carse. Thorn
as Kehoe, Frank Miller and S. Z.
| Hamilton, all mem bers of the forester
team of Camp 1850 NJ. w. A, of
which deceased was a mem Der. In
terment was made at Calvary.
The funeral of Miss Marian Hitler
was held from the home of her
mother, Mrs. Kate Hitler, 751 Twen-
ty-third street, at o'clock yesterday
| afternoon, Rev. W. S. Marquis, of the
Broadway Presbyteria church, offici
ating. The pallbearers were Edward
McCulloch, Willie Adams, Willie Mar
quis, Wilmer Bradley, Bert Stone and
Harry briggs. The floral tributes
| were beautiful. Interment was made
at Chippianock.
John James, infant son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Russell Barth, All Eighth street,
died this morning. The remains were
| Inferred this afternoon at Calvary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-28
L. s. MCCabe 6 CO.
AUGUST CLEARANCE.

Only three left greatest August Clearing
will make quick all small lots
will deeper close
The narkdown the still lower quotations
will fill for these last three days selling.
Shipments of fall goods beginning
for room is already being felt that next Thursday night must end all
three
Making Bargans-hr days full of wonders In this limited
do than the big bills
and what
without bills
STILL idea will
Thursday
Down the price Summer Underwear out the Summer
Corsets millinery furnishings half
quarter regular selling prices Away the Linens the Towels the
Napkins Turkish Towels
Dress Goods Innings and Dress findings Closing prices all short
lots Domesc Sheetng, ckng Musns
lengths
Silks Lawns, Dimites Percales
Stop minute How
would like
Many this
the general mark
tinue until Thursday evening. Act promptly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-28
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Mrs. w. Kari is in Morrison.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. McCombs have
4 new son.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Buchholtz are in
Geneseo today.
H. o. Rugh and Frank Eberhart
went to Clinton today.
Robert Myers. of Peoria, visited
over Sunday in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. II S. Dibbern, of Mi
Ian, spent Sunday in Clinton.
Mrs. j. F. Clark and little son have
returned after a visit in Peoria.
Z. l.. Mayall has returned to Peoria
after visit with Norman Woodin.
Robert Lee. of Sherrard, was in the
city today on his way to Pittsburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. c. Marshall re-
turned to their home at Cordova to-
day.
Mrs. f. H. Robinson has returned
home to St. Louis after visit in the
city.
Mrs. Robert White, of Savanna
spent Sunday with her husband in the
city.
James and Charles Rugh and John
Kincaid, of Briar Bluff, are visiting in
the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Samberg and
children went to Chicago last night
for visit.
Ralph Moore and j. B. Lloyd, of
Osk aloosa, Iowa, are visiting friends
in the city.
Misses Grace Hall and Gotta Bar
tholomew have gone to Dubuque to
visit friends.
Miss Lula Ramskill has returned
home after a 10months' visit at Elgin
and other cities.
F. s. Brough, Gus J. Stengel and
Sam Johnson have gone to attend the
races at Dubuque.
John Champion has taken position
as clerk with the government engineer
fleet at Keithsburg.
Miss Hannah Schave, of Sears, who
has been visiting in Hillsdale, re-
turned home today.
Miss Laura Lorensen, who has been
visiting in the city, returned to her
home at Sheffield today.
Miss Grace Nj. Warner, who has
been in Paris, France, since last De-
Gem Der. arrived home Saturday.
Mrs. John Darothey, of St. Paul.
departed for her home today after
visit with relatives in the city.
Miss Mabtlle Bruner left for her
home in Chicago today after visit
with relatives at Taylor Ridge.
Miss Gertrude Henke has returned
from n 3-months' visit to her sister.
Mrs. Fred Huber, in Cloquet, MINI.
Mrs. John Moak, who has been
spending a few days in the city. re-
turned to her home in Gable today.
Mrs. c. W. Halves went to Peoria
this morning on business connected
with the Royal Neighbors of America
Mrs. Kate Roggenkamp and daugh-
ter. Miss Anna, leave this evening
for a visit with friends at Let's, Iowa
Edward G. Clifford and Miss Mary
FraZa, of Genoa, Ill, were married by
Justice Halves at his office Saturday.
Miss Edna Lorimer. of Monmouth,
arrived in the city today to take in the
Rock Island county teachers examina-
ton
The correct officers of the Emanon
Dancing club are Miss Gertrude Don.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-28

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-28
Cherry Sisters Again.

The Cherry sisters have been Sc
cured for return engagement at the
Oriental theatre at Prospect park dur
ing fair week. Hundreds were turned
away when they appeared there few
weeks ago. They will give perform
ances assisted by their excellent
vaudeville company every afternoon
and evening during the coming week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-28
Judge BIgeIow Honored.

The appellate court for the Fourth
district convened at Mt. Vernon last
week, Judges James A. Creighton, of
Springfield, n. f. Worthington OF
Peoria, and Hiram Bigelow, of Galva,
being present. 1t was ordered at the
first meeting that Judge Bigelow
should be the presiding justice for the
ensuing year and Judge Creighton
motion Justice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-28
To Cleanse the system

Efectually yet gently, when costive
or bilious, to permanently overcome
habitual constipation, to awaken the
kidneys and liver to a healthy activi-
ty, without Irritating or weakening
them, to dispel headaches. colds, or
fevers, use Syrup of Figs, made by
the California Fig Syrup company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-28

Dog days. Don't run any risk.
Keep a bottle of Mull's Lightning Pain
Killer with you. Kills any pain in
stantly-internal or external. Saves
life. Doctors prescribe IL. 25 and so
cents at I. II. Thomas drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-28

letter, eczema and skin diseases
yield quickly to the marvellous heal
ing qualities of Banner Salve made
from q prescription of a skin special
ist of world wide fame. Csc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-28
sncceeds McFarIfn.

The successor of w. X. McFarlin,
chief of the maintenance and con-
struction department of the Rock ISL
and road, who resigned his position to
accept a better one under w. III.
Truesdale, of the Lackawanna, has
been chosen. The new official will be
w. +. Douchy, of Topeka, Kan. Mr..
Douchy has been chief of the main
tenance and construction department
of the Rock Island road at that point
for about 10 years and is an old en-
ploye of the company.