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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-10
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

| Miss Marie Konosky left for Chi
cago today to visit relatives.
Mrs. l.. ID. Huber went to Chicago
this morning to visit with relatives.
| c. A. Stoddard has returned from q
2-months' sojourn ut Hot Springs,
Ark.
j. p. Weyerhauscr returned north
last night after few days visit in
the city.
DR.. F. Potter Smith is in Chicago
attending the annual meeting of the
Illinois State Dental association.
John III. Hynes and Miss Mabelle w.
Wadsworth are to be married tonight
at the brides home south of Milan.
Misses Lucia Connolly and Lucy
Frysinger left last night for Califor-
mia, where they will spend the sum-
mer months, the former with rela-
tives ut Pasadena, and the latter with
her folks at Los Angeles.
Lieut.. Lloyd III. Chandler, who has
been assigned to tour of sea duty as
commander of a torpedo BOAT, has
| bought home at the national capital.
Mrs. Chandler and Mrs. Edison will
make their home in Washington here
after.
John Crubaugh, in honor of his
73d birthday, entertained a small
number of intimate friends at his
| home, 901 Third avenue, yesterday
afternoon. The guests were ex-Mayor
L. j. Medill, Frank WEIGH, w. o.
Negus, C.. G.. Case and Charles Nc
Hugh and wife and daughter, Dollie.
A German Evening" was given
last night in the Sunday school room
of the church by the Broadway Young
Peoples association. 1t was most
unique and happy affair. The room
was decorated in the colors of the
Fatherland. The program consisted
of stereopticon views of points of in
| terest in Germany with explanatory
remarks by j. X. Scott and Rev. W.
S. Marquis. High school German
students under the leadership OF their
teacher, Miss Hellpenstell, sarg a
German Christmas carol. The March
of Convent Students to Church on
Christmas Night Mrs. G. c..
Blakeslee gave a vocal selection. there
were songs by the High school quar-
tet, the program closing with the
singing of de Wacht um Rhein. ~
Refreshments were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-10
L. 8. MCCabe 6 CO.
Turkish Bath Towels.

Turkish bath robes. bath rugs,
towels, toweling and wash cloths at
such prices as follows:
100 dozen brown wash cloths at 1c
each.
100 dozen bath towels 21c.
One case Gao dozen) fancy stripe
and gray bath towels. good size, &c
each. A big lot popular size soft
double twist &c, 3 for 25c.
- dozen large bath towels, extra
heavy, this time 174c.
At 25c, finest quality Turkish bath
towels, great assortment, hemmed
and fringed, choice soc.
Bath rugs, fast colors. This time
down to 42c.
Towels large enough for .children's
bath blankets, only soc.
Zoe quality unbleached Turkish
toweling. this time yard 74c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-10
Mr.. M'cONocHlE'S FINEST.
Amusing Actions of the Temporary Billy
Club Swingers.

James Darnell, newly appointed
night captain of police, has returned
from Jacksonville, where he has been
gathering evidence for the defense in
the Starkey damage suit. He will &C
on duty tonight, Capt. Frank Eckard
having turned over his star to Acting
Chief Miller upon the receipt of a re
movaF' letter from the mayor.
There were cries of "helpi help.'' in
the vicinity of Eighteenth street and
Sixth avenue shortly before II o'clock
last night. A citizen, returning home
from the club, went to the rescue.
He found that n policeman had got
lost under his bonnet.
They all imagine they are detec-
tives. Bill Pinkerton ism t in it.
Many people came down town
early last night to see the parade up
Second avenue. But the coppers
broke ranks at the station and meand-
cred up the back streets-by order of
the mayor.
Ossifer George Nissen INDUCES in
target practice, it is said, two hours
every afternoon.
One officer Swallowed a tree two
hours last night.
Cousin Charlie Moody don't '.kere-
who-sene" him. He has carried the bill
ly and the nickel-plated pie before,
and if the boys try to guy him he is
liable to slap them in the wrist.
Cousin Charley feels safe, anyway.
1t must be remem bered that he nestles
pretty close to the cushion, and if the
foxy Philip attempts to buffalo him
he will peach to brother in-law, his
honor, Mr.. McConochie. Cousin
Charlie says he ''hain't got any quar-
rel coming with nobody, but that
every body on his beat must be law
abidln'."
Out of all kindness it is suggested
that lantern and a map of the town
be furnished the mem bers of the
night force. They don't know yet
where they get off. and it is with the
utmost difficulty that they keep apart
during the still and gloomy hours of
the night.
The two policemen who rode to the
station from the upper depot in bus
yesterday morning received a jack
ing up from their chief They prom
ised never to board the bus again. To-
day they came down in an express
wagon
John Henry Fuller today made for
NAL application for position on the
force.
The boys have even taken up the
cry of "tender-foot applying it to
the new patrolmen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-10

The Romans used little stones-cal-
culi-in counting, and hence the world
calculate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-10
Cedar Rapids Scores a Victory.


Cedar Rapids beat Bloomington II
to 4. 1t rained at Quincy.
Games today: Rock Island at OF
tumwa, Rockford at Quincy, and
Cedar Rapids at Bloomington.
That official scorer at Ottumwa
must certainly be good to his home
players.
Arthur Ball, Rock Islands new
short stop, made a good showing in
his first game.
Weimer, Ottumwa's crack south
paw, was pitted against Hart. Beth
held the hits down.
There is to be shaking up in the
Quincy team. William Warden burg
has been signed to play first base,
and King, who has been covering the
initial bag, will he moved to third.
Pitcher Herman has recovered from
the injury which he sustained at
Bloomington, and will take his regu-
lar turn in the box. The team is
pronounced strong, but was forced to
begin the season with no preliminary
practice whatever.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-10

The funeral of Mrs Ellen Fuller oc-
CURED from the home at 544 TWEEN
tieth street. at . o'clock this morning,
to Sacred Heart Cathedral, Davenport,
where requiem mass was celebrated
by Rev. Father Davis. The pallbear-
ers were I. +. Ualligan, William
Lillis, J. F. Eoltz. Ed Brady, of Dav-
export, John O'Neill, Cable, and III. c.
Harris. of this city. Interment was
made at ST. Marguerite cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-10

Rock Island bit the dust on the OF
tumwa diamond yesterday. The de-
feat of Sage's team only partially
healed the wounded pride of Patsy
Flaherty, who has been burning under
the sting of three straights admins
tered him here last week. Surely the
Iowans were due to win. A peep at
the tabulated score will show that it
IN ,,,-ottv
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-10
When Nature

Needs assistance it may be best to
render it promptly, but one should
remem Der TO use even the most per-
feet remedies only when needed. The
best and most simple and gentle REM
edy is the Syrup of Figs. manufac-
tured by the California Fig Syrup
POmnanv
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-10

People who have once taken De-
Wits Little Early Risers will never
have anything else. They are the
famous little pills" for torpid liver
and all irregularities of the system.
For sale by L. H. Thomas, A. j. Reiss
and NJ T. Bahnsen, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-10
Silk GreHadine.
Carpet Annex.

carpet AHNCAs
One more chance at that big drive
in all wool ingram carpets, per
yard $50
All forenoon each day Tuesday and
Wednesday until II O'Clock noon,
remember these are pure wool
carpets and fresh goods. 331C
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-10
CaHCOS.

We have placed on sale one case Simp-
sons best short length prints
at per yard ............. SAC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-10
MEN FOR REGULAR ARMY

A Recruiting once Opened In Mitchell a
Lynde Building
a regular army recruiting office
has been opened in rooms 40 and 80.
Mitchell x Lynde building. by Lieut..
j. c. johnson and Sergt. Carl Armin-
binger. 4th artillery
Men are wanted for the regiments
in the Philippines. Porto Rico and
Cuba
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-10
rs a pretty game
IL OK Isl md.
/ 3 q p p

Two base hitS-Bali. Passed ballS-DOOin L.
Struck out--by Weimer /, by Hart, 6. Bases
ball-on Weimer of Hart 8. Stolen
baSe>-Noonan McQuaid Ball Bay and BotenuS.
Doubl. playS-O ROUrE e. Botenus-Ball. Time
of game, hours. Umpire, Carrutners.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-10
OTTUMWA WINS ONE.
Rock Island Done Up on the
Iowa Diamond to the
Tune of q to 1.
PRETTY GAME Is PLAYED.

Weimer and Hart Pitted Against One
Another-Arthur Ball, New Local Short
Stop, Shows Up Well in His First Game
Cedar Rapids Beats Bloomington
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-10
Wrappers az Cents.

Ladies' wrappers, cheaper than the
price of material, full skirt. waist
lined. price only 10 cents. Boston
store
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-06
SENSATIONAL cuARGEs MADE.
Men Alleged 10 Have Been Banded
to Prey Upon Il RniIroad.

Kansas City. July 5.-sensadonal
charges against the former management
of the Kansas CITY Pittsburg and Gulf
Railroad were made ia the federal court
here to-dey.
Soon after the railroad went into the
hands Of receivers, the Kansas City Sub
urban Belt Railway Company filed a claim
for $lS5,O0O, claiming this amount for the
use Of its terminals by the Gulf road.
The Missouri, Kansas and Texas Trust
Company also filed claim for So 500 for
money claimed 10 have been advanced to
the Gulf road
In an answer filed today Receivers
Fordyce and Withers ask that payment
of these claims be refused but charge
that the corporations presenting them are
only two of several that have been feed
ing on the PittsburS and Gulf The re-
ceivers state that the Missouri, Kansas
ana Texas Trust Company organized the
Kansas City and Northern connecting
railroad, the Omaha and St Louis Rail-
road Company, the Omaha. Kansas City
and Eastern Railroad Company, the Cen
trail Improvement Company, the Belt Line
company and other companies all of
which We're so Differed that a majority
of the directors in one company was a
majority of the directors of the others.
These lines north OF Kansas City, the
receivers alleged. were organized for the
real purpose of enabling the trust com
pany to float securities at large profit
10 Itself.
The directors who controlled these vari-
Gus companies controlled the Pittsburg
and Gulf, sufficient to pay all debts and
salaries, but they charge that the officers
OF the trust company being in control Of
the road "caused las income TO be
diverted from time TO time so as TO use
it for the benefit of the trust company and
other allied companies"
The receiver says The trust COM
pany does not come into court with clean
hands and should not be permitted to re
cover on The accounts presented"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-06

attached a piece OF thick, heavy tug strap
about Two feet in length. The Judge stood
off about six feet and brought the tug
down with terrific force on the man who
had dared 10 brave him. A wild yell of
agony answered the sharp impact of the
leather.
I'm buy the tobacco shr.eked the vic
tim.
1 know We VIII answered the magis-
trate but I'll give ye one more for con-
tempt of court Down came the strap
with another whack. The Wctm tainted.
out when he was revived he bought the to-
bacco.
'All this may seem TO be very cruel but
when ii Is considered that the jail officials
are saved all trouble with the pr soners
1t may seem that 1t has its good results
also. In many respects il is a system of
hazing, but ! doubt whether II has one
half Of the barbarous features Of the prac-
tice in vogue among the cultured youth of
our colleges. The men who are subjected 10
1t are rough, wild spirits, and This rude
Justice of their own VIII do more 10 keep
them In subsection than any penalty i'm
posed by the officials Of the law"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-06
A REMARKABLE MIRAGE.
COney Island MirrOred in the Sky
for n Full Hour.
From lac New York Zinc.

From the New York Times.
Those who went down to the lower bay
in excursion boats about the middle or
yesterday had an opportunity 10 see a
beautiful natural phenomenon. not at all
uncommon in the neighborhood of New
York, yet not often seen by the land-lov-
ing inhabitants of the city. Two distinct
winds were blowing, which, as all yachts
men know, is not an infrequent occur
renee Half mile west of Sandy Hook
and along a line running thence to the
northward there was a mild and intense
ly warm westerly wind. East of the Hook
the wind was from the southeast, and
was blowing briskly and with a most re-
freshing GOODNESS. Now a southeast wind
is a most active breeder of fogs, and this
one was no exception to the rule. About
a mile or mile and a half to the east
ward of the Hook there was distinct
line of fog Just east of the Hook II could
be seen running in low clouds, like the
smoke of a locomotive, along the surface
of the sea. 1t cut under the horizon line
and split the sea off the point of the Hook
into two parts, one of which seemed to
run upward into the clouds and there lose
itself in thin and wavering line of blush
gray.
A short distance north of the end of this
ward the Hook on the port tack and heel
ing far over TO the breeze. Immediately
over the two schooners were their images.
produced in perfectly clear and distinct
mirage. People on the steamboats,, who
were not too unobservant to note what
was going on around them, saw and mar
veled at the strange sight. Then they
swept the horizon till their eyes fell on
the toy minarets and airy cupolas of CO.
ney Island. And lot these, too, were plain
ly visible in the upper stratum of the
fog upside down, even as Coney Island is
wont 20 be on the eve of a holiday 1t
was a vast and airy city In the clouds,
a city standing on its head gravely and
silently. as if that were the customary
attitude Of cities under the rule OF Tam
many Hall.
And there was a veil of fog to the west
ward. too, over the sunlit nights of Stat
en- Island So they were elevated into
weird and long-faced activities. like the
Palisades of the Hudson. For fully half
an hour this beautiful mirage was visi-
bic, and then as the fog swept in from
the sea It became an unsubstantial pa
geant, faded, and only the memory of it
remained for the returned travellers to re-
call
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-06
Tattnam County Veterans.

Reidsville, Ga, July Sat a reunion of
the Confederate Veterans of Tattnall
county, held here yesterday, about 5000
people were in attendance, making it one
of the grandest occasions of the kind ever
known in the history of the county. The
programme prepared for the occasion was
opened by an address of welcome by Col.
j. V. Kelley. who, in true eloquence, ex-
pressed the sentiments of the citizens of
Redsville toward the veterans of this and
adjoining counties His address was re-
sponded to by Senator c. H. Mann. in be-
half of the veterans Hon. Rufus E. Les
ter as orator of the day, stirred the pa
triotism of the vast assembly with a force
full address. After the exercises followed
the organization of a camp of Sons Of
Confederate Veterans. A superb dinner
was spread, and quite an enjoyable day
was spent by all in attendance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-06
IMMEDIATE RELIEF NEEDED.
Gov. Sayers' and Other OhiciaIs Are
Doing All They Can.

boInS All They Can.
Austin, Tex, July 5.-The following was
received here tonight:
Galveston, July 81. D. Savers. Gov
ernor, Austin, Tex; My information this
afternoon shows appalling conditions from
flood with continued rise and spread of
waters until probably 25,OOO square miles
are under water south of Calvert. Relief
should be immediate, and / fear on a more
extensive scale than private subscriptions,
no matter how generosity can provide
Under the circumstances, I deem it expe-
G'ent to make the situation known to the
Secretary of War. and ask that relief
boats now in Galveston be permitted to
ascend the rivers and at points inaccessi-
BILE to them to use their launches and yawl
boats. and a the same time provide for
The distribution of 10000 rations If you
concur, I have the honor to suggest that
you wire the Secretary of War according
ly. Meantime, Galveston, and doubtless
other communities will proceed with the
work of relief to the full extent of their
ability 1 await your action and viii JON
if desired, any course you take.
~"R. b. Hawley"
The following was Immediately sent in
reply:
Austin, Tex, July 5.-R. B. Hawley,
Galveston.-Have wired Secretary of War
as suggested. VIII be glad to have your
cooperation. Joseph D. Sayers,
Governor"
Subsequently the following was wired
Austin, Tex, July 5.-Secretary of War
Washington: Please Immediately order by
wire boats at Galveston to ascend rivers.
using launches and yawls to
rescue people from the waters,
which are widespread over the lands of
the lower Brazos. Please also order COM
handing officer at San Antonio to place at
my disposal for immediate disposal ten
thousand rations. Recommend to legisla-
ture to refund to the United States their
value when it next meets and do not doubt
that it viii be promptly done. Devastation
great Immense loss of life probably
Prompt action very important Answer.
-. D. Sayers, Governor"
News received here to-day by Gov.
Savers from the flooded territory along
the Brazos river indicates a distressing
condition of affairs. In addition to APP
peals already received for aid, one came
from Fulshear, Tex, to-day reading as
follows:
Thousands starving. Immediate aid
wanted"
From other sections of the flooded dis
trict south of Hearne, and between there
and the mouth of Brazos, appeals for
aid are coming in. Report Is that the
people are entirely berert of home food
and clothing. The larger cities of the
state are responding literally to the call
for aid, and are confident that they can
look after the afflicted district.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-06
DEMONSTRATION LOOKED FOR.
-not-uIU PREDICTED ON FRANCES
NATIONAL FETE DAY.

49,. Drevfusites, 1t Is Feared VIII
rr, 10 stir Up the TrOops-Dreyfus
,n.fn visited by His Wife-CuriOus
c.o,.a which Surrounded Her as
a.. emerged From the Prison
u.a 10 BE Driven Back by the
Police.
pa,nes. July 5-For Capt. Dreyfus to-
s.r nassed off very much as yesterday.
,t,dsma Dreyfus, Matthew Dreyfus, his
hrotbsr. and Maitre Labor, his counsel,
.,si,sd the prisoner, but otherwise no
.,eciaI incident occurred.
A. an illustration of Indifference of the
,,,n'ation. it is worthy to note that the
u.or5s ..Vive Dreyfusr chalked upon a
mall in the corner of the town remain
absolutely undisturbed.
Many. however, predicted trouble on the
national fete day, when a review of the
carlson will be held. The anti-Dreyfus-
lies it is feared, will attempt to draw
,5s rroops into demonstration.
Nine Dreyfus, accompanied by her
,srsr+- drove to the prison in carriage
This afternoon. Her parents were not
admitted but she remained with
t.r husband for an hour
ON leaving she showed, for the first time,
signs of distress. Her eyes were swol-
Ien and red, as though she had been weep
INC bitterly. She is still in deep mourn
inc. and is determined to remain so until
her husband regains his liberty.
An UnbecOming Crowd.
4 somewhat larger crowd than usual
watched her arrival and departure. and
again displayed utter lack of manners
and consideration for her terrible posi-
ton. gathering around her. rudely staring
her in the face, and pressing one another
aside in their eagerness not to lose sin
gle detail of her inward agony which
misht be reflected in her countenance. Her
visible distress to-day was a feast for
these ghOuls who, however, were speed
ily dispersed by a squad of gendarmes.
The latter finally barred the two streets
leading to the portal of the prison.
Just opposite the prison, and overlooking
the window of the cell of Capt. Dreyfus
and the courtyard. is a tannery This has
been favorite place of vantage for a
number Of Photographers, who have taken
snapshots of every arrival and depart
ure. and as often as possible of the in
cdents occurring inside the prison yard.
To-day the police affixed a notice over
the tannery entrance. prohibiting the en-
try there Of any one except on business
connected with the tannery. This meas
ure has aroused considerable comment,
blu. the owner of the tannery will PROB
ably find it prudent not to ignore the no.
uce
Naitre Labor. Matthew Dreyfus and
Nine. Dreyfus returned to Paris last even
ing
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-06

60 and more degrees below zero, yet these
cold snaps are soon over, and are not abb
normally frequent With the exception Of
the vicinity of the coast the snowfall
reaches a depth no greater than that of
Maine or Nova Scotia. and the winters
though somewhat longer. are still quite
similar to the "oid-fashioned" winters Of
Northern New England. Though the first
snowfall occurs about the middle of Sep
tcmber, yet winter does not set an In ear
nest before November, and, after all, win
ter Is about the same thing the world over
The writer has seen the snow fifteen feet
deep In Places in his New England home,
and IF Alaskan drifts add a few feet more
to their depth the casual observer would
be unable TO detect the difference Many
a man has spent the entire winter in
Alaska in a shelter tent and come out none
the worse for the experience. But with
the visiting sportsman, planning 10 stay
throughout the winter, there is no need OF
undergoing such self-imposed hardships,
as timber is plenty, and good serviceable
log house can be kept as warm and COM
Portable as a New England homestead, In
spite of the whistling winds without
The country is all so comparatively new
and undeVeloped that one does not need
to undertake a long and wearisome jour
ney far from the most isolated trading
post to get into a region promising any
fair prospect of sport, for a comparatively
short iaunt from almost any of the set
Elements brings one into the heart of good
game country. Returning miners say that
they have no difficulty in keeping them
selves in meat If adept in the use of the
rife, and unanimously agree that the
whole region is stocked with, for the pres
ent, a well-nigh limitless supply of a
large variety of game, such as the hunts
man viii search for in vain anywhere
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-06
WILL SEIZE ALL BAD OILS.
State system of Inspection Has Been
Somewhat of a Farce.

Somewhat of IA Farce.
Atlanta. July Reconnaissance of Agri-
culture Stevens to-day issued an order
directing inspectors of illuminating oils
TO condemn and confiscate all oils found
below the required fire test of 12O degrees
Fahrenheit.
The order is the result of an investi-
cation that has been going on by Com
missioner Stevens. Some time ago he had
thirty-two samples of oil sent to the
state chemist from inspectors in various
parts of the state. A careful test of these
samples by Chemist McCandless showed
that nine of the thirty-two failed to come
up to the requirements of the law, while
five of them were very far below 12O de
grees.
Chemist McCandless has made a report
on these inspections, in which he declares
the law is a farce. He does not think it
is the fault of inspectors that the state
is being deluged with bad Oil because
with the instruments prescribed by the
law they cannot make an accurate test
He recommends a revision of the inspec-
ton law, and this is likely to form a lively
issue before the next session of the legis-
lature.
Under the order of the commissioner, is
sued to-day, all oil that does not come
up to the requirements hereafter will be
seized, and the oil company will not be
given the opportunity to bring it up to
the 120-degree test, as has heretofore been
the case.
Chemist McCandless thinks the present
system of inspection is child's play.