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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14
Diving Bears at Prospect Parh

The most novel attraction yet is the
performance and comic antics of the
diving bears in the lake at Prospect
park every afternoon at O'Clock.
This exhibition is attracting hundreds
of visitors to the park daily. The
bears play in the water like street
ganins, swim, duck and dive and
wrestle with each other to the delight
and entertainment of the onlookers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14
Beware OF OIntments for Catarrh That
Contain Mercury,

Beware o, OIntments for Cstarrh That
Contain Mercury,
as mercury will surely destroy the
sense and smell and completely de-
range the whole system when enter
ing it through the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reputa-
BILE physicians. as the damage they
will do is 10 fold to the good you can
possibly derive from them. Halls
Catarrh Cure. manufactured by F. j.
Cheney & Co., Toledo. Ohio. contains
no mercury. and is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. In
buying Halls Cata-rh Cure be sure
you gee the genuine. Il is taken in
ternallv and is made in Toledo. Ohio.
BY F. j. Cheney & Co. Testimonials
free.
Sold by druggists. price 75c per
bottle.
Balls Family Pills are The best.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-14
The weather We May Have.

Generally fair. Probably showers
during tonight
JIM. SaERIER, Observer.
Tenperature-At7 q a., a; A. 800
q. In. -.
The evening times., 1900-03-17
To Duplicate "a Lost Check

4 favorable report has been made on the
bin introduced by Mr.. Graft on March S,
directing the issue of a duplicate of lost
check drawn by {. c. SRiffen, major. l. :.
A.. in favor Of the Fourth National Bank,
New York City 1t appears that c. c. Sniff
fen. paymaster. L. s. A.. on April 3. 1897,
issued a check upon the Assistant Treas
urer of the United States at New York, in
favor of the Fourth National Bank of New
York city for the sum OF s., 900 So for the
credit of the post exchange at Fort Grant,
Arizona. on account of payment of officers
pay accounts on which the post exchange
had advanced the money as an accommo-
dation to such officers, and which check
is alleged TO have been lost in transmits
sion through the United States mails.
The evening times., 1900-03-17
CLEVELAND'S FISHING TRIP.
The Former Presidents Narrow Es
cane While Changing Boats.

JACKSONVILLE. Fla. March I7.-For-
mer President Cleveland and party fave
been enjoying the fine fishing OF the st.
Lucie River for the last week.
They left Thursday in the special car
Yellowstone attached to the northbound
express. The former President narrowly
escaped getting a ducking in the cool wa
ters of the St. Lucie River. While set
ting into a rowboat to explore small
creek in search of alligators he slipped and
fell heavily against the gunwales. The
small boat careened over and shipped a
considerable quantity of water. The oth-
crs in the boat sprang to the other side
and kept it right side up and Mr. Cleye-
land regained his balance. One leg got
wet above the knee. Mr.. Cleveland laugh
ed heartily at his adventure and gave the
guide some cigars to keep it quiet The
first thing the guide had to tell Oh his
return to ST. Lucie was of his adventure
in Saving Growers life"
Mr.. Cleveland caught many fine fish. He
says he has enjoyed his outing great
deal.
The party went to Miami for days hsh-
ing and returned to Palm Beach at night.
The evening times., 1900-03-17
FUNERAL OF DIR. HOOD.
impressive Services at st. Andrews
Episcopal Church.

The funeral of Dr. Thomas B. Hood, who
died at his late home, 1909 Street north
west, last Thursday morning, after long
illness. took place this afternoon at
O'Clock from St. Andrews Protestant Epls-
copal Church, corner of Corcoran and
Fourteenth streets
Many friends and relatives OF the de-
ceased were present and impressive setN-
ices were conducted by the Rev. JOSIAH
Perry, rector of the church. assisted Dy
Rev. George Dudley, of 81. stephen
Church. Mount Pleasant, and Rev. X. w.
Lowrie, of Deanwood Church. Al the late
residence of the deceased a Grand Army
service was held.
The interment was at Arlington Ma
tional Cemetery. where burial services
were read by MIR. Perry.
The pallbearers were DIR. w {. Gordon,
]. Sprig Poole. Jesse Ergood, Joseph Bur
den. $. ]. Millard. Henry Gage, T. B. Har-
bin and John c. Macon.
The evening times., 1900-03-17
CAPTURE OF CoUNTERFEITERs.
Secret Service Men Successfully Raid
n Gang at Work.

Chief Wilkes Secret Service men In
New York arrested in that city last night
a gang of counterfeiters, who have made
New York the basis of their operations Tor
several months. complete outht was
confscated. including dies, metal, presses
machinery. and a large amount Of spurious
coin ready TO be put in circulation. Ihe
members of the gang are old Offenders
and have many aliases, and include Eng
lish Bill" Pat Cassidy, Ned Dorsey, Reddy
Flanagan. and Dutch Pete. The Secret
Service men have been on the lookout for
this gang for several months. and are
biobIy rleascd with their final capture.
The evening times., 1900-03-17
A PROPOSITION DECLINED.
The District Commissioners Reject a
Suggested Innovation.

The proposition made to the Commis-
sioners by the Hillsdale Citizens Associa-
tion to establish one fire company OF col
ored men az some point in the District mas
been unfavorably acted upon.
Commissioner Wight who has immeui-
ate charge of the Fire Department. mas
recommended to his associates ana thSE
have coneurred that the Hnlstale Asso-
ciarigu be informed that the scheme Is no,
practicable The Commissioners are OF
the opinion that the innovation suggested
would be unwise at the present time. as
The system now in vogue is working with
great efficiency FOR the protection O. the
Tlir-ri.t from raNaCcs by fire.
The evening times., 1900-03-17
Open Until 9 P. NJ. Tonight.
5. KANN, SONS & CO.,
9th and Market Space.
Eu,ertniument nt 81. EIinabem,s.

One Of the best performances given this
season at ST. Elizabeth's was presented
last evening by local vaudeville organi-
cation known as the Park All-star COM
pany. The coy theatre was crowded with
spectators. d large number OF Washington
friends being in attendance. The enter
tainment, which did not contain a poor
act, was heartily enjoyed By everyone. At
the conclusion Of the programme. refresh
ments were served to the performers. The
programme INCLUDED the following we'll
known artists. N. Z. Kahn reader; b. T.
Gouwals, coruetis1; "Flotu. comedy
irggler: }. Ii Ian'e n. character comedian
anna Beehe, reader: Harry Park who did
se4r4e excellent work on The old-style high
wheel; Dave Morris. rag-tlme king of the
plano; the Parques, in 'Jccko, the Mis-
chievOus Monkey William A. Norsell
singing comedian: Mile Amy. pictorial
skirt dance; illustrated songs Harry $
Wolf, illustrated by Ii. Z. Walters.
The evening times., 1900-03-17
HACK DRIVER INJURED.
Vehicle Run Into b, t"lGm hi"
Railway Car.

Albert Spokes, colored thirty nine years
of age. hack driver employed by Burg
dorf. the liyeryman, was seriously injured
in a collision between his hack and car
on the Columbia Railway. near the corner
of Ninth and II Streets northeast. about
10 O'Clock last night. Spokes was thrown
from the hack and rendered unconscious.
The vehicle was badly Camaged.
smokes was driving slowly along II Stree,
when the accident took place. Near the
corner Of Ninth Street he stopped the We
hicle to reply 10 a question Of a prospec-
tive passenger when a car on the CoIum-
bia Railway came along and struck me
hack in the rear. Spokes was removed 10
the Eastern Dispensary in the patrol Was-
ON from the Ninth precinct station. where
an examination showed a slight conclusion
of the brain. The patient, rallied slightly
last night and he Will probably recover.
The evening times., 1900-03-17
THINGS THEATRICAL.

Ezra Kendall. than whom no comedian
in vaudeville is better known, is to head
line the bill provided for the coming week
at the Grand. Unless Lew Dockstader be
excepted, Mr. Kendall positively has no
peer as a monologist, and his appearance
here may be expected with confidence and
interest. Dolan and Lenharr will have
second place on the programme, enactng
their "A HighToned Burglar" while the
remainder Of the performance is to be fur
nished by Alice Lewis, a Juvenile singer
and dancer; Nile. Olive. who calls herself
"the dainty juggler;' Maude Gage. the
whistler: Harding and All Sid. grotesque
acrobats: the Kudara Family of japanese
noveltyists, and Americas Comedy
Four" Seats are selling.
The entertainment 10 be provided next
week at Kernan's by Phil Sheridan's City
Sports" promises TO prove bit out of the
ordinary The bill advertised is divided
into three classes, the first consisting OF
the usual two farces the second of a bal
let that is said to be of exceeding beauty.
and the third OF an olio, in which 10 fewer
than twenty variety people are announced.
The organization is well known here, and
this fact. together with the described at
tractiyeness OF the performances TO lie
given, assures twelve large audiences.
Seats are selling.
The evening times., 1900-03-17
wo,,.p.. Press Association.

The Wonan's National Press ASSOCIATION met
in Wizards parlors last night, with 'iTS' h- :
cist nyesidinc. The following elected 10
- hiirsrir, in the association: Mrs. Winnie ReaW
Uoxie Mrs. Ellen Hall Crossman, and MS ne
becca J. TAYLOR Mrs. Clara b. Colby %S7 elee,'.I
delegate to the Bieunial Federation OF "''nei' :
c1,,bs which meets al Milwaukee IN June
The evening times., 1900-03-17
Postonice Robhcr Sentenced.

LYNCHBURG, Va, March 17.-Fred An
derson, of Elmira, N Y. was tried in the
United States Court here yesterday on the
charge of breaking into postoffices in Char
lotte, Rockingham, Pulaski. Montgomery,
Augusta and Botetourt counties. He was
sentenced to three years in two cases,
while the rest were suspended.
The evening times., 1900-03-17
The Carnegie Library.

meeting was held yesteday by the Washing
ian Public Library Commission. 1t vas decided
70 have the present plans for the new library
buI,inc altered in some particulars. and a letter
v,s cent to Ackerman & Ross, Of New Nerk.
architects requesting them to make the changes
tise for proposals for building the structure as
soon as possible.
The evening times., 1900-03-17
Cannot Pay FunernI Expenses

The Comptroller of the Treasury has informed the
Secretary OF the Navy that the Territory of Alaska
being a part of the United States, expenses
connected with the funeral of Assistant Surgeon
STEPHEN Stuart White can be properly borne by the
Government Surgeon White Subpoeaned to
appear before the United States district court OF
Juneau Alaska and died there. The expenses
of bringing the remains from Alaska were very
heavy, and the family of the dead officer was in
hopes that the Government would pay them.
The evening times., 1900-03-17
INCREASE OF IMMIGRANTS.
Many Young Irishmen Among the
Newcomers.

According to figures of the Bureau Of
immigration. there has been marked in
crease in immigration since July. 1899. The
number of people coming into this country
from foreign lands in July. 1899, was larger
hv 7.179 than the corresponding month Of
the preceding year In August there was
an increase of S.3O7. September of 3,597,
October IL 4s1 November 10.S09. December
s $50, January, 1900, a total increase OF
6.l02. and in February an increase OF
S113.
There are more young people immigra-
ting to this country from Ireland now than
for many years past, which, it is said, may
find its cause in the fear of being drafted
into military service.
The evening times., 1900-03-17
Headings for the Blind.

Next weeks readings for the blind in the roon
set apart for that purpose in the Library Of Con
ore.s, will be as follows: Monday, Msteh ~
Nj, storuu. Tuesday. March 20. Miss Everett,
Long; Wednesday, March u, Misses Sewali aE, ,,
friends. string quartctte THURSDAY Ha'e4 D., =
Srs,in. >aturdav. March =. Mrs Winnie Res"
n1~ie Reading hosr 9:31 to $50 ?. d.
The evening times., 1900-03-17
Died From a shock.

MARTINSBURG, W. Va, March IL
Fannie, the fourteen year-old daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Johnson. of this city,
died of heart trouble Thursday night at
her home She fell in the back yard here
Thursday She was carried into the house
and died without recovering from the nerv-
Gus shock she sustained from the fail
The evening times., 1900-03-17
u..u.in-tnn Democratic Club.

rrq.iacnt Colt5r I rridc a'7nonHeea -, -. -,
,bic r,e,,irr OF tie year q the Easi Na-.'n- '
rer,oe,atic Club. Thc meeting VII 'e H.''. =,
wa.hington naI On q-t9y osn.rs rfT, rGT5c. a - ~
- '.oe' aae the g.s',TI y. Wi.li.m NH slz.r
IN, colcing ! -ues:'' Rep. y
girt - Nj. a--i- -'iripfr .-'s.- '..''
C..ei,r NJ. .-THe Ca2ia.sh
The evening times., 1900-03-17
Narriage Licenses issued.

Marriages licenses were issucd Today 70: th@rIes
VI. Williams and Kenneth Dixon: Frank ;. Ar-
thur and Alice Long both of Baltimore. Md;
Edward l. Buddington- Langdon. ID. C., and Ber-
tie F. KYLE. ID. G: Charles p. Becker and Matte
l.. Edwards both Of Charlottesville. Va; George
c. Asop and Mary +. Powers, both OF Newport
News, Va.
The evening times., 1900-03-17
The Drapcries Took Fire.

Fire Engine Company, No. 8. called or: nj
an carly hour thi, morning to attend fire IN she
dwelling occupied by F. :. Ioomis. The flames
were confined 10 the second story front room and
extinelShed after damage Of 500 had been done"
The fre was caused by the falling Of matcI
among some dIapeIieS-
The evening times., 1900-03-17
FUNERAL OF MRS. DOLE.
Services Conducted at the House by
Rev. DIR. Newman.

The funeral of the late Elizabeth Gordon
Dole. widow of William p. Dole, Com
missioner of Indian Affairs under President
Lincoln, took place from her late resi-
dence, 1015 Fourteenth Street, this morn
ing, at 1890 o'clock. Only the immediate
members and friends Of the family at
tended Rev. Dr. Newman, of the First
CONGREGATIONAL Church, of which the
deceased was a member, conducted the SER
vices.
The remains will be sent TO Paris, H.,
where they will be inferred beside those
of Mr. Dole
The evening times., 1900-03-17

National Theaue-Anuie Russell in Miss
Hobbs =" afternoon and evening.
Columbia Thoatre-Jascph H3wo-th, in "QG0
Nsdis.'' afternoon and evening.
Lafayette square Opera Hou>e-Strakosch Com
Iary. IN II. TlJyJ.Ofp, Afternoon, md ''N4nOn,
evening
Grand Opera iouso- Ching Ling 90 and Yaude-
Vile: afternoon and evening.
Academy II Musc-IIeHShaw and Ter Brocrk. in
Dodge Trip 10 New York afternoon aud even
ing.
Kern2n's Lyceum Theatre-''Nsi ies.ie" Bur
lfsducr.: afternoon and evening.
BIiou Thratre-Va Variety; afternoon and evening
Willard Hdll-Pa>sioH Play PIcturcs; afternoon
and evening.
The evening times., 1900-03-17
Fireman Breaks His Leg.

John J. sullivan. fireman. with truck \, While
walking on North Capitol Street. near street.
this morning fell and broke his left leg between
the ankle and knee The injured man vas re-
moved To Providence Hospital.
The evening times., 1900-03-17
Arrest of a Marine.

Charles Adams, twenty-siX years Of age ? ;:it
rine. who is said TO have been ahsen: fr >,
weeks without leave was srrSs ed ye>t>,d.y 4 ;e--
noon and locked up al the FIRST precinct -tl.i IL.
When the naval authorities were notified oi H.
arrest a sergeant from the barracks >. IL Z r
the prisoner and he surfeneered by Tie po.ice.
The evening times., 1900-03-17
Sans and DnurhtcrS of Nainc.

IN elabo-s.e literary programme Is 70 be pre-
seuted at tonglit's session OF the sons and
Daughters of Maine. They wiH meet az No 40
Tenth Street northwest, al O'Clock.
The evening times., 1900-03-17
CLEARING OFF THB SNOW
st, eet- Cleaning Brigade Started by
Superintendent Stutler.

IL Is Expected That by Night the
Cutters VIII BE Opened and the
Passabfe-Cost of the Work as
Compared With That of Last Year.
The evening times., 1900-03-17
IocoI Pensions Granted

Among the local pensions just granted 1so ,.e
following TO resident, Of Jhe Di-tI.- oi Columbia.
Renewal. Joseph T Collins - increase. Minor
Coleman = 10 SI2.
The evening times., 1900-03-17
rhres policemen Fined.

v,ior sylvester has recommended i''' ''.''.' ~
~, o.Rrisr. Of the police force, be hned =
i.r using Language unbceoming a Po',',''.'-. ~.
-. = q Stange and Charles BM'ei' 20, lai
eaing into boiler room on FePt9I,s .. Sne ol
1beir lunch were also reeomneH'ie' 'o'
The evening times., 1900-03-17
THE CoDIFICATIoN OF LAWS.
4 Meeting of the Board of Trade
tn Consider n Report.

to Consider n Report.
The Washington Board Of Trade met this
afternoon at 3 o'clock at the National
Rifles Hall. on Street, near Ninth, for
the purpose of considering a report of the
committee on codification of District laws
and to transact other business.
The meeting opened with John Joy Ed
son, the president in the chair, and the
board Immediately considered the report.
X. Ross Perry, chairman of a special COM
mittee of the board, presented the re-
The evening times., 1900-03-17
THE sun AND NOON.

Temperature at l 7. m...-..------...-..--.--
Highest temperature. p. .-.------..----.--- %
lowest temperature, , q. m...-..........-....-.Z ~
The evening times., 1900-03-17
Mrs. uo>'s Divorce suit.

Nrs. Mary T. Hoy. wife Of Robert Hoy, pro-
prietor OF a saloon Jt Eighth and streets north
west has begun a suit for divorce from her nus
band. She alleges tina, ha l. abusive, Jealous. sal
refuses 10 propeIIy -Gpp.rI her.
The evening times., 1900-03-17
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
struck with u Hammer.

William Be.reu> carpenter. living -- Is-
Canal street southeast; 2l- accidentally >,ru,,
with a hammer yesterday H. injuries were
dressed at the Emergency Hospital
The evening times., 1900-03-17
Waste Paper to BE Burned.

The District Commissioners yesterday accepted
the offer Of Joshua Wdrteld. who rendered them
the sc af bis discarded garbage CremdtOry for the
distinction II waste paper. Hereafter an waste
PAPER Will be- destroyed IN the cremayoTy iUf-
The evening times., 1900-03-17
A MARSBILLES INDUSTRY
Boom in the Manufacture of Pea
nut Oil.

The Trade Once Threatened by Cot
tOnseed Products Now FIOurishes.
Pressed by Hydraulic Machinery
and Clarified by Means of Filters.
The evening times., 1900-03-17
rho Nusic mt st. Mary,s,

The choir at st. Mary's Church, Fifth
Street northwest, between and H Streets,
will render the following music tomorrow:
High mass at 1O:So a. m.-
.'Asnerges Me. Domne' .......... rbeo. Ia II1oh2
Mass, No (Gloria omittcd.) .).............J Haydn
Ofertory: PRO Peccatis' ...-........G. Rossiui
baritone sOlo.J
Vesper service at p. m.-
Psalms: Domino Ad Adiuvandum, Dixt,
Dominus. and Isudate Domnum tNespsr
Service, No. - ......................f y. Nav
Magnfcat, No. 2........................E haTzc
"Ave Regina (quartette) ..........B. Cecil Klein
''Stabat Mater" .....-.................G Gregoridu
with Stations OF the Cross.)
80 Salutaris'' baritone solo) o).....W W. \. Beach
Iaudate Dominum ......................G .Grc-oria.
organist and director, Mr.. William Wal
decker.
The evening times., 1900-03-17
n.,,e..h io ne q Lunatic.

I,lr Homes &, the name given by 'o''f'u "'''
-..ld NJ the seventh precinct station on ''~'S
- insanity. He arrested yesieId'y
~. t,li:een,sp C.uror an th. Aqueduct Bridge ~
-, Va. ,Tout To s,ap irom the railing INTO w
parora.e Nfr- loin2 placed at the ''4''ea on. :
-a, t...ru.a rit t- p-iorcr's rli"1 Wa ~, 80
a. ' 49,. 7,.ra;rat. .cu % III
night lud jona
~ ~ 'au ior IN
The evening times., 1900-03-17
Pleasant Costume Dance.

The complimentary costume dance given yes
terday afIcrnaon by Prof Sheldon to his juvenile
students a pleasant affaiI and well attended.
The evening times., 1900-03-17
Qte Gueuins Cinfs
SATURDAY. MARCH l.. 1900.
The weather Indications.
TEMPERATURE.

Fair. continued cold tonight. Sunday partly
cloudy aud warmer: variable winds.
The evening times., 1900-03-17
Must BE Kind TO His Horse.

James Echols was yesterday Placed under sl0l
personal bonds by Judge Scott in the Police Court
10 ensure his humane treatment Of his horse
The evening times., 1900-03-17
pnAsEs oF LIE zoos FoR MARCn

sun fi~eS-....6:l1 An. sun sets---.--. 6:0s P.N
Moon - Pm. Moon sets...-----.-.-- e..
The evening times., 1900-03-17
STREET LIGHTING.

Low tide..................2:0j an and S.27 p w.
High tide.................s:5 An and g.iJ NJ
The evening times., 1900-03-17
ANfI-cF,fr-Ts TnDAy

Lamps lit today ";is T.
Lamps out tomorrow w--.--------.-....-.--J.l J.l2 y
The evening times., 1900-03-17
Have You Tasted Book" Beer

-btcwcd by the National Capital Brewing Co,
vetg Nv. but it's fine It, on sale IN al INST
class saloons For caee write or phone. doA
bottles ST.
The evening times., 1900-03-17

: ,-~-s 49, ~--------s~
- o. >+EvaI
The evening times., 1900-03-17
TIDE TABLE

New. .Ist and SOth Full ..............-.1eth
First auarteT....-...sth Last qI4rter.-.... .Zi;h
The evening times., 1900-03-17
GOOD
Handkerchief
Items.

Wcmens embroidered scalloped-ejge
and hemstiJched Hand6erchiefs.
slightly soled-usual lJc quality To- 0C
night only OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. y
Mems and Women Linen and Cambria
Handkerchiefs-pl plain white colored
border aud hemstitched. Tonight &C
only. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. y
The evening times., 1900-03-17
EASY
+ Toilet
Savings.

Tuesday PAPER gave you an idea of this
department. A list of times as great
could be made and bargains al the sanc
great propCrton maintained. Few Of to-
night S sellers.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-11-03
THE PEARL CITY
GENE Terry OPEN
F1nerai Trans Wi Ruo Daily
to the Beautiful New
Graveyard.

The Pearl City Cemetery Is now open
ior intermerfs. The site comprises about
thirty acres or choice land with forty
nine acres more available land ADJOINING,
aud Is most adYantageously situated, i.c-
ing directly on the line of the railrc nd
and extending back to the Government
road.
Beautiful Remond Grove is the ent -.,nce.
= side track being now laid there. upon
which the funeral trains will run int
me grove. Plans for a large chapel
waiting room, receiving vault and sup.
intendent's office are now In the hands Of
the architect, who promises a beautiful
effect
This is the property OF The Hawaiias.
Cemetery Associat on, a corporation r.
Gently formed, which Is expanding 4
L. rye sum OF money I'm beautfying tl,
grounds, and has left nothing undo,c -
assure the success OF the cemetery Com
every view.
The cemetery has been so plated As 20
preserve the distinction between thu az
fcrent religious denominations and natiJ1-
alties
a special train composed Of appr1pri.,ty
lay At 2:l5 p. m. the charge being 81 for
ne corpse and 80 cents for each mo lr-ler
-Jr the round trip
The price or graves ranges from SIC up
according 70 location and size. ana III.
Guides all cemetery charges, there peinR
40 other taxes OF assessments