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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received by the
board OF trustees of the Western Illinois state
Normal school at the ONCE of the president.
In Rock Island, Ill, up to the hour OF .
o'clock p. m, sharp, Monday, Oct. 20, 1900
found stious of the building of the Western
State Normal school near the city of Macomb
in McDonoUgh county, Illinois, the above work
TO be In accordance with the plans and speci-
hcations prepared by Robert Bruce Watson
supervising architect OF the state OF Illinois
suite 1902, Fisher building, Chicago, Ill. which
plans and specifications may be obtained at
the office OF the architect or OF President &.
j. SCARE; OF ROCK Island: I'LL, or OF Is. M.
Chiperheld, secretary of the board, of Canton,
Ill, on or after Monday, Oct. %, 1900.
Contractors desiring TO figure this work
shall deposit with the architect, or the person
of whom he gets plans, the sum Of IS, which
amount viii be receiptcd for and returned 10
them upon the return in good order of all the
plans and specifications taken.
Proposals must be made on the regular
printed form may be obtained with plans
and must be enclosed in an envelope furnished
for the purpose, HIGH must be sealed, in
dorsed and addressed TO j. Searle, president
board OF trustees, Western state Normal
school Rock Island, Ill.
All proposals OF every kind must be accom-
panied by deposit equal TO per cent Of the
largest An cunt of bid, and must be IN the form
of cash or certified check drawn upon some
banking institution Of good standing doing bus
mess 10 the state or illinois. and must be made
payable 70 the president OF the, the board; ,
specified in this notice, which time the
board OF trustees and the architect VIII meet
for the opening OF bids and the consideration
of the same
The right is reserved TO accept or reject any
or all proposals submitted
The fountain walls and footing courses, ex-
cept the bottom course. are to be constructed
OF Tubble stone. nd ngures are waited based
on the use OF Joliet, NaperVlne and Quincy
lime stone, and MAcomD sand stone for oil Of
such work
The board OF trustees Of the Illinois West.
ern state Normal School IS composed OF the
foil owing:
g. J. Searlc president. Rock Island, III.
b. NJ Chiperneid secretary, Canton, Ill.
j. j. McLallen. Aurora, Ill
/. H SouthWick, Flora. Ill
s. p. Robipson. bloomington, Ill
Alfred Bayliss, eX-officio, Springfield ID.
The board Of trustees viii make their award
or reject any or ali proposals on or before the
thrty-frst day Of October, 1900. and the bid
der 10 whom the contract is awarded will be
required 10 execute the contract and bond on
or before the third day Of November, 1900.
aud In the event OF hts failure refusal TO
execute said cautract and bond within the
time specified, the deposit shall be subject TO
forfeiture ana retention by the board OF .Jrus-
tees a. liquidatcd damages. The deposits OF
all bidders will be returned to them on or be-
fore the first day. OF November 100.
Board of Trustees Western Illinois state Nor.
NAL, by Is. NJ. Cbiperheld. Secretary.
Canton, Ill, Oct. 10, 1900
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

"ANTED STU ALTON AS LIBERTY
w relief drug clerk or permanent position;
10 years experience Registered pharmacist.
y. H." Argus ONCE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
WANTED-FEMALE HELP.

"ANTED-A DINING ROOM GIRL Al
w the Rock Island house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
FOR RENT-HOUSES

TyOR RENT-PART Or ALL OF a COOL
II barn at 1911 Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
CHAIRMAN JONES EXPLAINS.
Gives His Views of Plank I'm the Demo
critic Platform.

Boston, Oct. ga letter from Sen
ator Jones, chairman of the national
Democratic committee. in answer TO :.
query by a Boston lawyer as to the
real meaning" intended to be convey
ed by reference 10 THE supreme court
as it may hereafter be constituted" in
the Chicago platform. has been re
ceived. Senator Jones says: Permit
me TO suggest that the paragraph in
which these words occur asserts that
but for the decision of the supreme
court in the income tax case there
would have been no deficiency.
This question having heen before
the court as constituted at the time.
and the decision having been rendered
against the income TAX act by Il single
vote. il was not to be supposed that the
court as a present constituted would
ever reverse its decision upon thisques-
ton But IL 4 vacancy should occur
and a judge should 90 on the bench
who comedies in his views, say with
Justice Harlan. then this action could
be had. This was the contingency con
tcmplated by the trainers OF Juv pIa,-
form -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
-oytery Vote ON Revision.

Philadelphia, Oct. 2O.-The vote Of
the presbyteries on the question of the
revision of the confession of faith, as
thus far reported. is as follows: For
revision only, 80: declaratory state
ment, 2; supplemental creed. so: sub
stitute creed, 3; revision and supple
mental subject. 80; total number of
presbyteries voting. 10. There are
232 presbyteries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
win Result I'm Two Deaths.

Colby, Wis. Oct. 20. = The wheel
joiners at the Colby Stave and Head
ing company's mill burst. instantly
killing Clause Darlington and fatally
injurfng Paul Tesmer- CarringtOn's
home was at Grand Rapids, Wis,
where he leaves wife and two chill
drnn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
Bottle of Pop Make. Much Trouble

Chicago, Oct. 2o-Suit for $50, 900,
originating in the explosion of bot
of soda pop. was tried before Judge
Waterman. Herman Hacker, the plain
tiff, alleged that while delivering pop
for his employers, Hayes Bros. the bot
tom was blown out of one of the bot
ties and piece of the glass struck him
in the eye. destroying it. Verdict for
fine defendant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
Ennnh a Murdered Babes Body.

Metropolis. Ills. Oct. 2o.-John Fly
smith, a fisherman. found floating in
the Ohio river, near Kentucky shore
above here, the body of white male
infant. The head had been crushed.
He notified the coroner at Paducah Of
no find
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20

ed the evening rally at Heptasoph's
hall, it being necessary to open an
overflow meeting in the lower hall of
the building. A torchlight parade by
the Young Mems Prohibition League
headed by the Great Southern band
preceded tba SsraoIfDo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
Funeral of VIM, L. wilson.

Charlestown, W. Va, Oct. 20.-The
remains of the late William L. Wilson,
postmaster general in President Cleve-
lands cabinet. and president of Wash
ington and Lee university, were laid
to rest yesterday in the family lot at
Edgehill cemetery. Three clergymen
took part in the ceremonies-Baptis
Presbyterian and Episcopalian. Eek
President Cleveland was present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
Vice Consul Reed Dead.

Madrid. Oct 20.-DwiSht T. Reed.
United States vice consul in Madrid
since May. 1899. died Wednesday NOM
ing and was buried yesterday in the
British cemetery
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
Public school Building Burned,

Colfax. Ills, Oct. 20-The public
school building burned Thursday.
Loss, $4,000; insurance, $1,000. 1t was
was caused by n defective flue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
DRY" special at RaI,fmnr..

Baltimore, Oct. 20.-The Prohibition
special train arrived here at $50 D.
m yesterday. having made five after
noon stops on the run from Jersey
City y. j. Overt 900 persons attend
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
Stevenson at Utica.

Utica. y. Y, Oct 20-IIon. Adlai f.
Stevenson and Hon. John NJ. Quinn,
of New York. addressed the Democrats
here last night. The meeting was
large and enthusiastic. Stevenson left
for Chicago last night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
Gang Out to See for Himself.

London. Oct. 20.-It is reported that
Joseph Chamberlain. the secretary of
state for the colonies. is projecting a
visit to the West Indies, in order to per-
scnally see the effects of his subsidiz-
inc TO1ipy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
Penoyer Run. for the Legislature.

Portland. Ore, Oct. 20.-Ex-Govern-
or Sylvester Pennoyer was yesterday
nominated for member of the legisla.
ture on a citizens ticket.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
BeIrnmy storer in Spain Again.

Madrid. Oct. 2O.-BelIamy Storer
United States minister TO Spain, ar
rived yesterday in Barcelona from
Switzerland. on his way to Madrid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
Berlin to Build street Railways.

Berlin, Oct. 2O-The municipal coun.
Gil of Berlin at yesterdays session
adopted a resolution to build municipal
street railways after the expiration of
the present charters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
Jordan wins a Checker Game.

Boston, Oct. 20.-RichGrd JordOn
won the afternoon game yesterday in
his championship checker match here
with Charles f. Barker making the
first win of the match. The evening
game was drawn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20

I OST-A LADY'S CHAIN LINK POCKET
~ b pok, containing So. between Mitchell &
Lvndes bank and Spencer square. Finder
will De rewarded by returning same TO ARGUS
once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20

I OST-AN ELECTRIC SEAL COLLAR
II cite between Twelfth street and Ninth
avenue, and Third avenue and Seventeenth
s. rect. Finder return to qO6 Twelfth stree
and receive reward
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
LOST AND FOUND.

+ OST-A LONG BLACK CAPE, FUR COL
IL lar, with silk lining, in South Heights
Finder will be literally rewarded by returning
same TO the ARGUS office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20

pAGS, RUBBERS, ETC-SEND POSTAL
IL card or leave word at EOS Fourth ave-
nue., or Fortieth street and Fifth avenue.
IL you have any rags, rubber. etc, 10 sell
L VIII come to your house and pay you from
80 10 IS per hundred for rags. All calls viii re-
ceive prompt attention. Is. F.~klugger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20

MONEY TO LOkN-CEATTEL MORT
w gage loans by W. II Eastman, l7l2 Sec
ond avenue. without publity or removal. BE
also makes oollections-hard ones specially
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20

w monds, watches, iewelry. hardware
musical Instruments. bicycles, clothing, dry
pods, furniture, etc. Highest casn prices
paid for second hand goods of all kinds also
The above goods for sale at half the usual
store prices. Al business transactions strictly
1893 Second avenue Don't forget it. J. W.
Jones Two rings on I347
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20

r P. WILLIAMSON BUYS. SELLS, AND
- . exchanges all kinds of second hand goods
viii pay more than any other dealer aud sells
cheaper. All kinds OF stove repairing and
cleaning done also J. p. williamson, 1915
Second avenue. Telephone number 1854
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
MISCELLANEOUS.

SALESMEN WANTED TO SELL OUR
- goods By sample to wholesale and re tail
trade. We are the largest and only N anutac-
turers ia our line in the worlG. Liberal salary
paid. ADDRESS. Cau-DeX Manufacturing com
pany, Savannah, Ga
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
CLAIRVOYANT.

THE MOST NOTED GERMAN MEDIUM.
i clairyoysnt and independent slate writer,
IS permar emily located in Davenport. and can
ally be consulted on all questions OF life. at
her parlors, HOS Harrison street, Davenport,
Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
PSYCHIC MAGNETIC HEALER.

nR A. L. THOMPSON TREATS ALL
II chronic diseases, functional disorders,
nervous and mental troubles Consultation
free 1907 Fourth avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20

GTOuuCe- bIIltl Il .
201aQ21c per In; extra dairy. 1Sc; pack
ing stock, 13d1319c. Eggs-Fresh stock,
17Kc per dOZ. Live poultry--Turkeys,
70Sc per ID; chickens, hens, &c; ducks,
71Ac; geese, S6.0O06.50 per dozen. Pota-
toes-Fair to choice, 27@31c per blu. APP
ples-$1 O002.15 per brl. Cranberries-
Cape Cod. S5.50@6O0 per brl; Bell and
Bugle, ..6.25@6.50.
Chicago Live Stock.
Chicago. Oct. 10.
Hogs-Estimated receipts for the day.
$4,000. Sales ranged at $3.50Q4.60 for
pigs. S44564.S28 for light. $4.4504.5 80
for rough packing. $4.45G4.S5 for mixed
and s4.6O@4.S21s for heavy packing and
shipping lots.
Cattle-Estimated receipts for the
day, 1000. Quotations ranged at $3.50
@5.GO for choice to extra steers, $4,000
$50 good TO choice do, S4.9O@5.25 for
fair to good do. $44O04T0 common to
medium do, S4.20046O butchers steers,
"a SO95.60 fed western steers, $275q4.60
stockers and feeders, S2.O0Q4.25 cows.
S275@475 heifers, S2.4044.25 bulls AMI
oxen, S400@4.60 stays.
Milwaukee Grain,
Milwaukee, Oct 10.
wheat-Dul; No. l northern, 76iac;
No. northern. 741z@T7c- Rye-Lower;
70. l, 52@521zc- Barley-Weak; No. 2.
SIC; sample. 40956c. Oat-Steady; No.
white, 23@24c.
Local Markets.
Corn-New, 40c; old, 4ic.
OatS-2lc to PC.
Hay-Timothy, $40; prairie, ss.
Straw 81 co.
Coal SO 90 per ton.
POtatoes-35c.
Butser-Choice to fair 1876; fresh creamery,
c.
81 Eggs-15c.
Hens-6c per pound.
Spring chickens, &c per pound
Turkeys-Sc
DuckS-7c.
Cattle-Butchefs pay for corn fed steers,
4H05c; COWS and helfers, Sc14c; calves, sea
SC.
Sheep@1414c
Spring Lambs-e2 5o0S3.6Q
Hogs-e5, 1895.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
DIADUCTION.

" II. STRAUB. PROFESSOR OF DIA-
w duction All diseases successfully treat
I'd without "edicine or electricity. Eiaduc-
tiOn cures while you sleep No cure no pay
\ niiCted persons. particularly those pro-
nounccd incurable, are invited to call or write
ONCE, III Sixteenth street between First and
second avenues. Hours. 10 to ~ a. N , = to
aud 10 p. Sundays. = TO ( p IN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY TO LOAN-IN ANY AMOUNT,
WI on any kind OF security Also choice
property for sale and rent W. L Coyne,
30 Seventeenth street, up stairs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20

TT YOU WANT TO BUY, SELL, TRADE
l. or rent anything. engage help or secure .
situation. the Mail Is the one paper in Moline
that can do it for you Mall wants are Rop,I,
Tar And Mall wants bring reSnIts- One-naif cent
per word Is the price to al alike. cash In ac-
vance. Scent stamps VIII do Evening and
Sunday Nah, Moline, IL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20

L1OR SALE-BABY BUGGY, CRADLE
II sewing machlne aud centre table at go
Fourtecnth-and- a-half street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
VIM. l.. LUDOLPH,
ATTORNEY AT LAW

Money IN Loan. GEL srsi Legal business
Notary Public laos Second Avenue, B1ford
block.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

NOR SALE-AT BARGAIN. ONE HOTEL
II range. Can be seen at Allen, Myers &
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
FOR SALE-PROPERTY.

NOR SALE-LOTS IN MCENIRY'S AID
II dillon by F.. J. Burns, room IL, Mitchell &
Lynde building. These lots are on Sixth ave
nue., between TWenty-eighth and Thirtieth
streets Convenient to Fifth avenue Elm
street street car lines. Terms TO suit pur-
chaser.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20

LlOR SALE-COAL IN ANY QUANTITY
II OF SO bushels or over a. 81 90 per ton, de-
n-ered g. y. 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, 1900-10-20

"ANTED-AGENTS FOR GALVESTON:
w The Horrors of Stricken City" by
Murat Halsted. fearful tale nf beauteous
city swept into the sea. Demand enormous.
Splendid book Only $50. Agents selling
from 10 TO 100 daily, and clearing from as to s75
daily a bonanza for agents Dolly indOrsed
book Freight paid Credit given. Outfits
free. Send six > cent stamps for postage. Big
commissions. Send for Outfis and territory to-
day. Tie Dominion company, Dept. A, Chi
cago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20

IGOR X ALE-A f-HORSE STEAM BOILER
n and cnEiGe, very little used; also "A com
pletc outfit for saving cord wood Both 20
for the small nm OF gao cash. Address NJ. a.
Carlson, box lig7 Moline, IL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
WANTED-MALE HELP.

WANTED-Goo6.R RELIABLE OIL SALES
w man, on commission or salary. ADDRESS
Quaker Oil and Implement company, Cleve-
land Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20

WANTED-LOvERs of ART TO LEARN
w to paint your own pictures New meth
cd OF painting and enlaryiug life like nortraits
byshadowgraph. Taught for 50 Stuiio 2l5
Fifteenth street, opposite court house, Rock
Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20

"ANTED-YOUNGW WOMEN TO SEND q
w cents to the American School of Tech.
nique. Scranton. Pa, for valuable instruction
In trained nursing, an no orabl- and lucrative
profession not overcrowdedr- Write now
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
FOR RENT-ROOMS.

TOR RFEr-FURSISHED ROOM, SUIT
II able for one or two gentlemen. Inquire
1881 Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20

WANTED CALL THAT
w uses straw. chip or leghorn hat
Cleaned and bleached while you wait 10 cents
each 215 Fifteenth street, opposite court,
house, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
THE MARKETS.
Chicago Grain and Produce.

Chicago, Oct. 10.
Following were the quotations on the
Chicago Board of Trade today:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20

"ANrED-TwO BOARDERS IN PRIV
w ate family. Young men or gentleman
and wife. Nice front room, all modern con-
venlences oslo Eighth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20

"ANTED-WORK AT CLEANING AND
w laying carpets by George Hall, 607 Sew
enth avenue.
The suburban citizen., 1900-10-20
PROMINENT PEOPLE.

Sir Arthur Sullivan is one Of the
wealthiest Cf musicians in Europe
Rear-Admiral James A. Smith, U. S
NJ, retired, win spend the winter in
Berlin.
Henry NJ. Flagler, the New York
millionaire, has formally announced
his citizenship in Florida.
President Adams. Of the University
OF Wisconsin, has been obliged to take
years rest because Of poor health.
The BIikado OF Japan will make a
tour OF Europe in the spring, and viii
be the guest Of Emperor Francis
Joseph Of Austria in May
Henry james, the author, is pre-
pairing to abandon London as q per-
manent residence, and he viii live
hereafter in Massachusetts,.
Former Governor Pillsbury, Of Min
nesota, and his wife are planning a
home in st. Paul for poor girls out
of work or disabled by i'll health.
Emperor William of Germany has
again changed the style of his nous.
tache. 1t is now brushed straight out 3
and the loose ends are no longer twist
ed.
Alfred Belt, the diamond king, of
South Africa, is only forty-siy years
old. His whole fortune. estimated at
S200,00O,O0O was made in twenty-five
years.
Among the prize winners 81 the Par
is Exposition WIS Don Carlos !, the
King of Portugal, who was awarded
silver medal for marine sketch in
pastel.
Charles Brondway Rouss, the blind
New York merchant. has withdrawn
his offer OF S1,00O,00O for the reStora.
tion of his eyesght feeling now that
his case 10 hopeless
Prince Henry Of Prussia Is studying
sculpture under Professor Hunt, Of
Berlin, and has designed and modelled
the figaYe head for the new imperial
cruiser to be called after himself
The suburban citizen., 1900-10-20

"A new piece Of household furniture
30 the family weighing-machine. Some
are made in the form of graceful
chairs, upholstered in blue or white
leather to match the bathroom decor
atoms, and some are artistic studies
Ia walnut and tapestry for the orna.
mentation Of the hallway the machin-
cry being concealed as far as possible
or made highly ornamental. The rea-
son for the introduction Of the ma
chine is the new theory that it is flesh
that tells whether one is well or i'll
more truthfully even than color or ap-
petite or i'll feelings. Mothers are in
structed to put their children on the
scales every morning keep a close rec
ord Of the fluctuations, and once in
three weeks turn the tables Of weights
ever to the family doctor, who will
draw differences therefrom.
The suburban citizen., 1900-10-20
CNclll,G NoTEE.

Care Is the whcelmens great pre-.
Ventive OF trouble.
The wheel is responsible for very
few fatal accidents this year.
In the cities the wheel is much used
for going to and from business.
Manufacturers promise n number OF
novelties in next years wheels.
Many riders when they go on n long
trip take out an accident policy. No
case is known where one has been
collected.
Having led the way with four and
three-wheel motor vehicles, the French
are now endeavoring to duplicate their
success with motor bicycles.
Accidents happen every day because
of neglect of the ordinary rules of
the road. Some riders, including many
women, seem unable to learn TO pass
to the right and TO oyertake on the
left.
4 single tube tire, with a chronic
inability TO hold wind may be made
to last out the season by removing
the valve, Sitting it for a distance Of
1--we or six inches and inserting an in
ner tube.
1t is n difficult thing to locate a
squeak in a wheel while it is under
way. The two sQueaks which most
often bewilder riders are the head
squeak and the saddle squeak, and It
is well to examine these parts when
the noise is not readily located,
TO do good work in tire repairs NJ.
ways clean both the surface Of the
tire and of the patch or plog thor
oughly, washing with benzinc when
possible, and always test the repair
when finished and allow plenty of time
for It TO set before resuming the jour
ney.
A bent crank may be Strengthened
without removing it from the wheel II
two strong wrenches are at hand. Ad-
just them firmly, one on each side or
the bend, with pieces OF cloth or pa
per in their jaws to prevent damage
TO the nickel plating, and gently but
firmly press them together
The suburban citizen., 1900-10-20
L4cco N0kLc


Memphis, Tenn, Police Department
has just inaugurated the eisht-ho'F
day.
Prussia has amopg Its working
classes 100000 men who each earns
less than $1O5 year.
The miners of the Yukon District,
Alaska, 1t is said, employ $3.50 men
who receive an average wage OF 81 an
hour.
A strike Of Miners at Basket, Ky,
for recognition OF the union, inyOlN-
Ing lower wages has been won pF
the men,
The average weekly earnings o.
farm laborers in England, given by
recent reports, is S4.10 in Wales,Sl,OVi
in Scotland. $4.40; in Ireland, S24o'
The Pennsylvania Slate Factory IN
spector estimates that the industries
in the State employed 4S8,0OO more
persons in 1900 than they did in lS9o-
During the second quarter Of thls
year the percentage Of unemployed
in New York was 2O7, just doubie
the number out Of work for the same
period last year.
There are about oU,uOV ""''O'"
New York City, and thirty per cen,'
of them belong to seven uiuelcnt un @
ions which formerly affiliated with the
knights OF Labor.
A pension for old employees, similar
to the one adopted last January by the
Pennsylvania Railroad east OF Pltts-
burp. will 20 into effect on The Penn
sylyania road west Of Pittsburg ON
January 1, 1901.
Fifty per cent. of the 5000 coke ovens
IN Mcdowell and Mercer Counties,
w. Va, have been put out OF Dlasl'
throwing out Of employment 1900 men.
Ii il said to be due to the dull mar
ket for the product.
A resolution has been adopted by
the Indiana Federation Of Labor ask
ing that a law be passed prohibiting
the employment by street railway com
panies of conductors or mortormen
who are addicted to the use Of intoX-
icants