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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-16
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.

HB HOL[D1 SEASON
Our store will be open in the evening from
December l6 till and including
December a.
Just six purchasing days for the Xmas of 800 Read
our condensed list of presents suitable for the
Gifts from Toe to l5c
Alarge range of fancy China ornaments useful dishes for
olives salads and pickles. fancy miniatures in velvet frames
alter dinner cups and saucers very values fancy tape
measures fancy salve boxes &c.
Gifts from 25c to 35c.
Choice gilt framed miniatures pictures cracker jars solid
silver manicure and dish pieces vnegarettes pocketbooks
ties and handkerclies
From soc to SOC.
large variety of cracker jars vases sterling silver articles
cut glass salts and peppers with sterling large
Of pictures pocketbooks card scrap Baskets
silk initial handkerches and fine linen handkerchiefs
For ST, $l.25 and $3.50.
Handsome richly framed pictures beautiful articles in serl
ing silver screens Irish point work. handsome napkins and
does large table white quilts blankets and comfort
abes, rugs, kid gloves and umbrellas.
From 81 to Sc.
Very handsome pictures pastel real water colors and
richly framed engrav1ngS very handsome articles Sterg
silver rich in japanese ware, umbrella stands rich
Vienna bsques &c. screens elder down quilts blank
cts, fine white quilts linen table linens &C.
Beside these stock carpets rugs lace curtains
and overcoang gives large choice for both useful and
valuable presents Dress goods and silks make accept
able gifts in the family circle
We trust have liberal patronage of the public and cord
ally invite them inspect stock and compare prices
with our competitors in the other cities
ONE PRICE,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-16
For 81, $l.25 and $3.50.

Handsome richly framed pictures beautiful articles in sterl
ing silver screens Irish point work. handsome napkins ane
does large table white quilts blankets and comfort
abes, rugs kid gloves and umbrellas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-16
Crokinole Games

for this week will be sold for 81 and $1.25.
Now is your chance. Parchessi, Kondike
and other GAMES just as low.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-16
From 81 to Sc.

Very handsome pictures in pastel, real water colo
richly framed engravings, very handsome articles in
silver, rich vases in japanese ware, umbrella stand
Vienna vases bsques &c, screens, elder down quilts,
cts, fine white quilts, linen table linens, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-16
Gifts from l0c to l5c.
Gifts from 25c to 35c.
From SOC to soc.

large variety of cracker jars vases sterling silver articles
cut glass salts and peppers with sterling tops large
ment OF pictures pocktbooks card scrap baskets
silk initial handkerchiefs and fine linen handkerchiefs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-16

Our store will be open in the evening from
December l6 till and including
December "a

Just six more purchasing days for the Xmas Of 1899
our condensed list Of presents suitable for the season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01
odd Things In whisky Making.

There are lots of queer things about
the whisky business" said an expert
the other night. land one of the queer
est is the peculiar quality that n dis
tillery, for no apparent cause, will lend
to its output. The thing has never
been explained. but, nevertheless, it's
an undeniable fact. 1 knew a distiller
who sold his old plant and moved to q
more desirable locality, where he tried
to put up an exact duplicate. He even
went so far as TO smash a couple Of
windows that happened to be broken
in the old establishment. but it was
no go; he couldn't make the same kind
OF whisky to save his soul.
This same difficulty has destroyed
the usefulness of many a valuable
brand. Another singular phenomenon
is the impossibility of making a good
Bourbon whisky east of Kentucky as
a good rye west of the Alleghanies.
1 speak In broad terms. Apparently
the feat has been accomplished
few times, but investigation
has always developed the fact that
the makers Of seaboard Bourbon were
Of blue grass origin and the chaps who
succeeded in turning out an inland
rye We're aliens from the east. A real
Kentucky colonel will not touch rye.
He considers 1t almost as deleterious
as Wsater"-New Orleans TimeS-Demo-
arof
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01
FRESH GOLD CROPS.
Localities Where the Precious Metal
Deposits Itself Annually.


Deposits Itself Annually.
There are several localities where
gold may be said to grow every year
or, in other words, where fresh depos-
It's of the precious metal are to be
found annually.
One such district is In the Edmonton
country, in the Canadian northwest,
where. after the spring floods. from the
same banks and benches of the Sas-
katchewan river there are taken every
year considerable quantities of gold by
n few diggers, who make their living
out of the business.
But the most conspicuous and inter-
esting case of this sort is to be seen
near Ichang, in the province of Hupeh,
in China. For many centuries past
each year gold has been washed from
the banks of coarse gravel on both
sides of the river Han, and in the
midst of the auriferous district there
Is an ancient town called Li-kiu-tien,
which means gold diggers' inn" Its
inhabitants subdivide the gold bearing
ground among themselves annually,
stalking out their claims with parti-
lions. They pay no royalty and APP
pear to earn 10 more than bare sub
sistence. But this may be doubted, as
John Chinaman Is en- adept at "layin
low and sayin nufIin.'
The annual river floods bring down
millions of tons of mud and sand from
the mountains, and this mud and sand,
which is charged with gold, both "fine'
and in fakes, is deposited to a depth
OF six inches or more on the banks of
gravel. 1t is In the winter that the
gold Is washed, and it is said that sew
en- men work about 20 tons of pay
dirt in day.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01
LATE CROPS NEED RAIN.
Corn is Doing Well, Especially in North
SoufI, Districts.

and South Districts.
The crop bulletin for Illinois says
concerning the week ending July 81:
The temperature of the week aver
aged from l to ? degrees day above
normal, several days being very hot
Rainfall was light over the north
half. but increased to more than two
inches in counties along the Wabash
and Ohio rivers; rain is generally
needed, especially in central counties,
where late corn is reported firing, pas
lures are becoming thin and brown,
and all late crops are in need of mois-
ture. Corn generally is doing well,
especially in the northern and south
ern districts. In the southern dis
tricts good crop in the early fields is
generally assured; in central counties
dryness is causing damage, and in
some localities worms and chinch
bugs are bad. Wheat and oats thresh
ing continue, the former being nearly
finished. Oats continue to yield well;
haying is completed and the crop has
been saved in good condition. Gar
dens and late potatoes have been
much damaged by dryness, but in the
southern districts shipments of vege-
tables continue heavy; the early po-
tato crop is generally very good.
Stock peas are making fine growth;
millet is nearly ready to cut in early
fields; blowing for wheat continues;
broomcorn is heading rather poorly
and late fields are not promising well
because of worms; grasshoppers
are doing much damage to young
clover in central counties. Dryness
has injured the apple crop considera-
bly,; blackberries are drying up; grape
promise WE'LL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01

IT seems quite probable that Brig
Gen. Frederick ID. Grant will have a
chance to show himself the worthy
son of great sire while in the Phil
ippines. He is now in command of
Gen. Ovenshine's brigade during the
sickness of that officer, and as those
troops are holding the southern line
of defense for Manila there may be
plenty of fighting before Gen. Grant
returns to this country. Gen. Grant
went to Manila in the transport Sher-
man, having L, 800 men and 70 officers
in his command. His previous SER
vice in the mild Porto Rico campaign
had given no opportunities for him to
prove his warlike blood, although he
had smelled powder while on his
fathers staff during the latter years
of the war. He was appointed when
16 wears old to West Point military
academy. Graduating with high hon.
ors. he was appointed second Heuter-
ant of the 4th United States cavalry
on June II, 1871. Will this COM
mand he spent two years on outpost
duty and took part in com bats with
the Indians in the far west. He was
afterward promoted to the rank of
first lieutenant, and on March II,
1873, was made aide-de-campwith the
rank of Northumberland ON the staff
of Lieut.-Gen. Philip II. Sheridan,
who had the active command, under
the president, as commander-in-chie
of the armies of the United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01
VIII Defeat the Administration.

Senator j. G. Burrows. of Michigan,
is alarmed over the situation in the
Philippines. In an interview given
out yesterday he expresses the fear
that a continuance of hostilities will
wreck the chances of the republicans
for success in 1900. 1t is known that
he voices the fear of many of the
party. He says: 1T is my judgment
that if the war in the Philippines is
still in progress next year and the end
is not then in sight the situation will
be to the disadvantage of the repub-
lican party. The only hope for the
party, and the country, might add, is
in a speedy change of the conditions
in the Philippines. Unless the war in
the Philippines speedily ends it will
become an important political factor
and its continuance will make the out
look for republican success uncertain
TO say the least. fl could have had my
way we would have simply tax
en- coaling station or a base of sup
plies in the island of Luzon. we would
not have paid penny to Spain and
we would have our foothold in the
east without the sacrifice of life and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01
A FEW WILL CONVINCE.
Can Be Sure You Are on the Right
Track.
A Feeling of Security That Any Person
Can BE Very Thankful to Have.

There is feeling of security in US
ing Morrow's Kid-ne-oids. A few
doses will convince you that you are
on the right track. They act quickly
and pleasantly; they are not bad at
all to take and are conveniently put
up in wooden boxes so that you can
carry them in your pocket and use
them while at work. You do not have
to stop work while using Kid-ne-oids.
They have done great deal of good
for vast mum Der of people here in
Rock Island We have given You the
names and addresses of these people
from time to time, and again refer you
to George Downing, 909 Seventh ave-
nue., who has lived in Rock Island for
forty years, and says:
Two years ago / had a fall and
struck my back on a step. inluring it
badly. 1 thought l had cured it en-
tirely and for several months 1 felt all
right, but about year ago it began
to bother me considerably At first /
paid no attention to it, but it became
so bad could scarcely get about. The
lameness was across the small of my
back in the region of the kidneys; L
took medicine and used ointments of
different kinds externally and also
plasters, but none of them did me
any good whatever. 1 heard about
Morrow's Kid-ne-oids and thought l
would give them trial, although /
had little faith in patent medicine. l
got box at Bahnsen's drug store and
began to use them as directed. / be-
gan to get better in a day or so after
taking Kid-ne-oids. and can say they
are the only things l ever tried that
gave me any relief. 1 am convinced
that my kidneys were affected, and
Morrow's Kid-ne-oids are certainly the
thing that will cure kidney trouble. "
Kid-ne-oids for sale at so cents a
box at M. F. Bahnsen's drug store. A
descriptive booklet mailed upon re-
quest by John Morrow & Co., Chem
lists, Springfield, Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01
A Practical Joke.

A business man from Baltimore
found himself in a peculiar predica-
meEt one day, says the New York
q month He sleeps with his glass eye
in q tumbler, and there n friend found
it one morning. The sight suggested
a practical joke-put the eye in Mr.. ks
oyercoa. pocket. Donei When the
friend departed, being short of money
for the moment, he pawned his own
overcoat for $40. In the afternoon
there came an urgent telegram to Mr.
Y, who had been unable to leave his
room on account of the missing eye
and whose frame of mind was all dis
torted and warped. The friend frank
ly confessed:
"Bill, 1 meant it only as a simple
joke You will find your eye in your
overcoat pocket" But 1t was not there.
'It must be, because 1 put it there
myself" urged the joker. The coat was
held up by the tail and shaken.
by thunderi I wonder If I could
have put it in my own coatF'
where's your coat?'
1--WE pawned it. 1 didn't want to
borrow and needed few dollars"
How much is IL in for?"
''Ten dollars"
Mr.. Y. produced SO and the coat was
redeemed. The eye was In the inside
pocket. He carefully washed 1t, slip
ped it into place and walked out after
IL hours of solitary confinement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01

money" The Michigander deems
she island deal serious blunder on
the part of the administration, hold
ing that the sacrifice of life and money
are too high price for trade gains.
Senator Burrows maintains. however,
that the war should now be fought out
to finish. In the latter respect all
should agree with him. We should
not have gotten into the mixup in the
tirst place. regardless of any trade
considerations either way. because it
is contrary to our principles as a ma
ton, but now that we are in we must
see it through.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01
The Highest indmfIE.

The highest windmill in England is
the High MILF at Great Yarmouth. 1t
is believed also to be the highest in the
world. Built in 1912, at a total cost of
$50, 200, its height in brick Is 100 feet,
and the wooden cage on the summit
further increases this another ten feet.
In q high wind the mill works at 80
horsepower and is capable Of grinding
nine comb OF wheat an hour or crush
ing ten comb of oats an hour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01

A DEMOCRATIC newspaper. one loyal
to the national platform of 1896. may
soon be started in Chicago. Col.
Wetmore, of St. Louis, is interesting
himself in the project, and as he is an
energetic man, an advocate of silver,
an opponent of trusts and Imperialism
and the owner of $1,000. 600 recently
received from the trusts for his in
terest in the Leggett e. Meyers To-
bacco company of st. Louis, some
thing may be expected to happen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01

BOOKER L. WASHINGTON and Mrs.
Washington, who are now in London,
will sail for home Wednesday next
Mr.. Washington has made several adj
dresses while abroad. including one
made before the American University
club in Paris He also addressed a
meeting in London over which Am
bassador Choate presided. The elo-
9uent colored orator made sensation
in London.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01
Volcanic Eruptions

Are grand, but skin eruptions rob life
of Joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures
them, also old running and fever
sores, ulcers, boils, felons, corns,
warts. cuts. bruises, burns. scalds,
chapped hands, chilblains. Best pile
cure on earth. Drives out pains and
aches. Only % cents a box. Cure
guaranteed. Sold by Hartz & Ulle-
meyer, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01

THE Burlington's new depot at
Quincy was dedicated with fitting GER
emonies yesterday. The company
will now turn it's attention to it's sta
ton and terminal facilities at Rock
Island in the execution of the plans
heretofore illustrated in The ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01

In his Colorado exploit, Gov. Tan
ner has given notice to all aspiring
republicans in Illinois that it is a case
of Johnny get your gun with John
Riley
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01

The soothing and healing proper
ties af Chamberlain Cough Remedy.
its pleasant taste and prompt and
permanent cures, have made il great
favorite with the people everywhere
For sale by all druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01

You ought to know that when suffer-
ing from any kidney trouble that
safe, sure remedy is Foley's Kidney
Cure. Guaranteed or money refunded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01
State of Ohio, City of Toledo, !
Lucas County.

Frank j. Cheney makes oath that
he is the senior partner of the firm of
+. j. Cheney & Co., doing business in
the city of Toledo, county and state
aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum of one hundred dollars for
each and every case of catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use of Halls
Catarrh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence. this 9th day of De-
Gem Der, A. ID. 1886.
A. W. GLEASON.
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Send for testimonials, free.
+. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo. o.
Sold by druggists, IS cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01

Group instantly relieved. DIR.
Thomas Electric Oil. Perfectly safe
Never fails AT any drug store For
sale by Marshall & Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01

IjsOR SALE-A NEAT OFFICE CABINET
II with about 90 different slides, suitable for
aiing legal blanks or any description of papers
n fat form to be kept In shape for writing.
A comprehensive index connected Just she
thing for any once with contracts, ETC., TO
die. Address 81. E. c.. care OF THE ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01

nor SALE-COAL IN ANY QUANTITY
II of so bushels or over at So so per ton, de-
Nered @. o. ID. to any part of the city Leave
orders at Commercial house barber shop, Rock
Island, or EnoS James, Milan
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01

"ANTED-A COMPETENT COOK AT
w 1910 Second avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01

ED-DISHwAsHER AT 2i9 SEW
+, w enteenth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01

"ANTED-PUPLSw WISHING TO TAKE
w private lessons In dancing can do so by
enquirfng at 27I0 Fifth avenue. Jones.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01

dor SALE-AT SACRIFICE, 40-ACRE
farm near town. lots of fEnit. To be
sold cheap to settle an estate. Here Is bar
Bowman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01

"ANTED-GOOD. RELIABLE OIL SALES
w man, on commission or salary Address
Quaker on and Implement company, Cleveland
Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01

DIOR SALE-NINE-ACRE FRUIT FARM
II All kinds of fruit: good buildings neal
town. A bargain for some one If taken soon
Gordon g. Bowman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01

MEN COLLECTORS AND
w solicitors for Rock Island Permanent
positions. 50 Mitchell s Lynde building. be-
tween and p. m
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01
FOB SALE.

L1OR SALE-A QUANTITY OF HOUSE
II hold goods, including sewing machine,
&c, immediately at 1879 Fourthiavenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01

SELL oREXCHANGE FOR
w piano, lAdy's bicycle, in good conoii-
ton Address KY, ARGUS ofice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01

VXTANTED-BOARDER CHoICEROOMS
w and board 1t 2see Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01
FOR RENT.

| nor RENT-A MODERN HOUSE ON SEW
| II enteenth street. Inquire of Hull s. Co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01
WANTED.

WANrED-LAUNDRE AT CONNER
w cial hotel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01

UyANTED-GOOD SOLICITORS IN ROCK
w Island to take orders for the celebrated
Singer sewing machine. A No. contract
given tn right parties Call on or address the
Singer Manufacturing company, AT Harrison
street, Davenport, Iowa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01

Guaranteed by dollar draft in
every 81 box-cash it if no benefit re-
sults-that Mull's Pioneer kidney
Cure will relieve any form of kidney
and bladder disease promptly, and
effect positive cure in a short time
by faithful use of it In the same
way we will guarantee our Pioneer
Cure for rheumatism and neuralgia,
for dyspepsia and stomach trouble,
for liver trouble, impure blood and
general debility. for female complaint.
A remedy for each disease a
cure-all. Have cured an armv of
hopeless cases-win cure you. %
cents and 81 At L. III. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01

"ANTED-A GIRL FOR GENERAL
w heusework. Inquire 1915 Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01

"ANTED-A GIRL FOR GENERAL
w housework Cali at 70l Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01

TOR SALE-TwO-STORY BRICK RESI-.
dence with modern improvements In
Quire at 6S7 Seventeenth street. Terms lib
ezaL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01
Does Coffee Agree with Your

If not, drink Grain-O-made from
pure grains. A lady writes: The
first time made GrJn-O l did not
like It. but after using it for one week
nothing would induce me to go back
to coffee" 1t nourishes and feeds
the system. The children can drink
it freely with great benefit. 1t is the
strengthening substance of pure
grains. Get a package today from
your grocer, follow the directions in
making it and you will have a deli
cious and healthful table beverage for
old and young. 15 and % cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01

"ANTED-CHRISTIAN NAN OR WON
w an to qualify for perman emit Office work.
Salary $500 Enclose self addressed, stamped
envelope TO Director, care ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01

r .osT-A BROWN BELT sATCHEL CON
IL tanning - - between Tremanns butcher
shop and kreH & Maths. Finder please return
to this ONCE aLd receive reward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01

WANTED SITUATION BY HOUSE
w keeper. Excellent economist and man.
ager; trained in care OF children. Good seam
tress. Good home Address giving full par
ticulars, A So, care of ARGUS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01

T OST-ON TWENTY-SEvENTH STREET
LIZ between Eight-and-a-half and Ninth ave
nues, q pair of gold spectaclesL Finder VII
please return to THE ARGUS once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01
MISCELLANEOUS.

EoUND-A POINTER PUP. OWNER CAN
II have same By calling at r. L s. z. round
house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01

WTANTED-LOCAL SOLICITING AGENT
w for accident insurance; one who can de-
vote suf11cient time to the business to make 1t
profitable. Address ''E M" ARGUS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01

"ANTED-ANY HONEST, CAPABLE
w indust 10 man over p can obtain per-
m anent. profits BILE and progressive employ-
ment by sending name and address to p. O.
box SIG.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01

FTyHE WORLDS GREATEST TRANCE
Il medium and cIairvoyant- Mrs NJ c. Allen,
located at fI6 Main street, Davenport, Iowa
This remark BILE medium can be consulted On
all affairs OF life. She reads your past present
and future Ike an open book. Can tel your
thoughts and v hat troubles you Her fees are
50 cents and up Hours. 10 - m TO 8 p m
Send stamp for Illustrated pamphlet with spe-
cial terms