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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-17
HAS NARROW ESCAPE
Steamer Wheeler Disabled by
Broken Shaft While Near.
ing Rock Island Bridge.
RESCUED BY FERRY BOAT AUGUSTA
Raft Goes to Pieces-Horse and
Wagon Fall Off Draw
Span.

While towing a string OF logs
toward the draw of the Rock Island
bridge at 10 o'clock this morning the
main shaft of the steamer r. j.
Wheeler broke, letting down one side
of the wheel and disa bling the boat,
and for while a collision with the
draw pier seemed imminent. in which
event the craft would undoubtedly
have been wrecked.
The Wbeeler's whistle sounded the
distress signal and the ferry Augusta
went hurriedly to the rescue, towing
the Wheeler to the Davenport shore,
where the damage, which is con-
fined to the shaft. will be repaired.
The Wheeler, which is owned by Davis
Bros, Burlington, Iowa, was cap
tanned by William Davis Newton
Long was the pilot. The string Of
logs struck the draw pier. The raft
and hundreds of logs were scattered.
They were later gathered up and
lowed to the Rock Island shore below
Seventeenth street. where the other
half of the raft had been tied.
Another Accident.
A singular accident happened while
the draw was being opened. The last
vehicle in the procession that was
driving off the south end of the bridge
was occupied by David Zefren, who was
bringing load of potatoes from Dav-
export to Rock Island. In some I'M
explained manner the draw was
moved before ne had cleared
the span, and the consequence
was the driver, horse and wagon were
pitched foremost onto a ledge that
projects about five feet from the south
shore. The wagon was demolished. 1t
was nearly an hour before the horse
could be lifted onto the road. The
guards procured rope, tied it around
the animal, and with the assistance of
spectators, lifted it up.
Zefren was badly bruised.
Zefren claims he did have time to
clear the draw, but the guards insist
he had ample time, but did not hurry
when told to do so.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-17
For Over Fifty Year.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea. Is
cents q bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-17
Hearing All Delegates.

AS it was plain the Rock Island
men were going to examine all the
delegates from this county as to the
manner in which they had voted, on
some of the propositions at least, and
thus establish the fact that Chairman
Ryan had been unfair in some of his
rulings, Judge Adams here stated
that TO economic time he would re-
quire that the delegates be examined
in a body. Here Mr.. Andrews attor-
neys proposed to admit that all the
delegates from this ccuHty had voted
the same as those who had testified,
but Joe Durham and MIR. Andrews OBJ
jected, and as it was nearly 6 O'Clock,
court was adjourned till this morn
ing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-17

CA ST - 3EA.
Bear As 1I5e hild tgg Have II8ayS Bought
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-17

For sprains, s%'slhngs shd'sameness
there is nothing 50 good as Chamber
lain's Pain Balm. Try it. For sale
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-17
River RipIets.

The City of Winona was yesterday
substituted for the Verne Swain in
the Clinton trade. The latter will
undergo some repairs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-17
1870 Nc CABE'S 1880
30th Anniversary Sale Commencing Monday Morning. Oct IS
and Continuing Till Saturday Night, Oct. goth.

Thirty years Rock Island gives right
many generous public the expect
great EXPECT get money
elsewhere; you
your money any
In addition the special bargains for this
distribution SOUVENIRS this, Ami
all valuable useful
RUGS CROCKERY, UMBRELLAS, TABLES, CENTER
TABLES CHAIRS. ROCKERS DINING CHAIRS, CHILDREN'S
HIGH CHAIRS with many equally
valuable distributed broadcast with ree han
Come Monday, Tuesday, all
Bring the children the family, neighbors
regular a be remembered
More larger and better stock merchandise
County gathered
This great grow.
building Third
Illinois expect occupy new
later.
L. s. MCCabe &c Co.
72O 1922 1724 1926 1923 Second Avenue Annex 2ls Eighteenth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-17
To Stop Cold.

After exposure or when you feel a
cold coming on, take dose of Foley's
Honey and Tar. 1t never fails to
stop a cold if taken in time. Take
nothing else. For sale by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-17

Your blood goes through your body
with jumps and bounds, carrying
warmth and active life to every part
of your body, if you take Rocky
Mountain Tea. Ask your druggist.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-28

needed on revolving steel dies, on which the
stones in their dorps pressed with weights.
The abrading however, until stone is roughly
formed is done by rubbing one stone against an
other, in making the incison for the cleayer.
In a few shops abrading machines are used for
this purpose Tn ~ work one stone against another
a principle resembling that OF a steel planning
machine. The first diamond cutting machine ever
made was the invention OF Mr. Morse, but a more
perfect device has been used in a New-York shop
within the last few wears.
The diamond cutting industry in the United States
has been greatly affected by changes in the tariff
laws. The present tariff law, which admits rough
free restores the 10 per cent duty stones
has been highly beneficial.
Diamond mining In Africa has undergone great
change during the last ten years. In the earlier
period of mining in that region the blue clay which
is the matriX OF the diamond was dug from huge
nearly one hundred feet. At those depths the
ouences and the losses of life became so numerous
that underground workings similar 70 those In
American coal mines were established in the
Kimberley De Beers and few other mines Levels
were worked various depths from a shaft at
two thousand feet The blue ground is OF unknown
They appear 10 have been the vents of mud vol
canoes or geysers and called ''chimneys'' In
the literature Of diamond mining. When these
mines win be exhausted or how deep they be
profitably worked is question that only time can
decide. The yield OF load Of blue ground at the
greatest depths yet reached appears 10 be about the
New-York tribune., 1900-10-28

been largely constructed by the convicts in Clinton
Prison. No ladders were used, and wheelbarrows
employed to carry all stone and mortar to
the top of the walls.
The total expenditure thus far on the structure
has been $1S8,000, of which $1,000 from the
capital fund and the remainder by appropriations
of the Legislature from the State treasury.
Superintendent Collins Is much pleased with the
results obtained the hospital and believes that
this is the beginning of a of prison labor
He does not believe that road building is practica-
BILE for long term prisoners because Of the cost of
guards and transportation Mr. Collins thinks
brickmaking would be a profitable employment
He points to the fact that the greater number OF
persons employed in brickmaking aiong the Hud-
son are nOn-residents. AS soon the season is
over the men employed in this industry return to
their homes in Canada the South. His plan
would be to remove Sing Sing Prison to some
other place. The prison is old and damp. At high
thing but healthy. For water the prison pays $500
a month, which is 10 per cent the cost of
building a water supply plant of Its own. School
furniture cannot be made in this prison because
of its damp condition, and what to do to keep the
prisoners employed is question which is puzzling
the Superintendent.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-28
PUBLIC LIBR4RY REPORTg.

The Bulletin of the New-York Public Library for
October. which has just been issued presents some
interesting facts and figures. The Bulletin con
tains the annual report Of John BgeIow director OF
the library. In September. according 10 the Bull
Ietin there were LOIS readers at the Lenox Library
and 1888 at the AstOr. The number OF volumes
consulted 5.5S7 at the Lenox and 44-Zl6 at tho
Astor Library. the daily average attendance OF
readers being 66 and 29S respectively. In the year
covered by the directors report 2s0S volumes and
1886 pamphlets were added TO the library oy pur-
chase and gift. The number OF readers who visit
ed the two buildings in the year was lie, 16. the
Astor having SS554 visitors and the LenOX 2S, l62-
The daily average OF readers was 81 at the AStOr
and 81 at the LenoX-
An interesting feature Of the Bulletin this month
are eight letters written by James Russell Lowell
and published from the original manuscripts in the
library.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-28
LATE sOJoURNERs AT LENox.

Lenox, Mass, Oct 27 (SpeciaD. Eighty cottagers
still nger in Lenox enjoying fully the beauties Of
this resort in October. The week has been prolific
in sunshine and the guests at the hotel and at the
cottages who up to Berkshire annually for
these Indian summer days say that the country all
around was never beautiful than now. The
event Of the week the annual supper Of the
Lenox Club on Wednesday evening. This is one of
the closing affairs of the year and brought out all
the members Of the club still in Lenox Captain
John 8. Barnes Of New-York president Of the
club presided. and twenty or more members feasted
in the handsome assembly room. which was deco
rated for the event.
Mrs. William D. Sloane, who has been enterta in
ing large party at Elm Court. gave a number Of
dinners for her guests this week The table dec-
orations consisted Of the first chrysanthemums OF
the season and other flowers from the greenhouses
at Elm Court. Among those who have made I'D
the Sloane house party were Mr.. and Mrs James
Abercrombe Burden, Mr.. and Mrs. n NICK
Twomby. Mr.. and Mrs. Whitelaw Reid Miss
Twombly, Mrs Griswold Gray, ] Bowers Lee
Mr. and Mrs Lucius Wimerding and Mr. Phillins
Alfred G. Vanderbilt. who has been 'tIips. iIe+
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney on Ocfober
Mountain departed for New-York on Wednesday
Livingston cottage the entire season, have returned
tagers. The lakes about Lenox are a resting Mace
of the ducks their southern Journey and oWeT
sixty nave been Killed on Lake Mahkeenac.
Mrs George Westinghouse bought this Tveelr the
Gilman property, adjoining Erskine Park THE i,i
property is on the lake front. is an extensiIs
addition 70 the property already owned by Mrs
Mr and Mrs. George w Folsom. of New-yor,,
are TO spend the winter at their cottage, SUNNI
ridge. in Cliffwood-st. 'S
James A. Burden. jr.. son-in-aw Of Mr.. and Nrrs
William D. sloane has bene III at Elm Cort this
turned from visit to Biltmore n c. wbera RE RE-
was a guest Of George ". Vanderbilt -'e
New-York tribune., 1900-10-28
PRINT CLOTH MARKET.

Fail River Mass. Oct. q (SpeciaD.-Brokers
report week OF good business IN the
local print cloth market. The figures re-
gardinE the sales vary and the lowest esti-
mate is $4,000 pieces. while some authorities
quote $4,000 as the amount This is considered a
most encouraging report for the outlook the be-
ginning of the week not bright. In the arst
two days there was trading to speak Of but on
Wednesday and Thursday about 100000 pieces were
ordered. The remainder was disposed OF In small
lots. There was better demand for regulars than
before But this Is probably due to the fact that
some brokers allowed sales at Sh cents while the
quotation Of the selling committee Is 81 cents Ths
syndicate sold odds or a basis of Sls cents and
would probably have sold few regulars at thu
same price had any demand been made upon them
They stick TO the Slt cents as their figure however
for they will not sell at 35s cents in lots large
because they do not care to hold goods that can
be moved without any loss. Wide odds sold freely
and the brokers say that the week closed with a
demand for that branch unsatisfed. The selling
for the members say that the sales made Indicate
that there Will be ready market after the cleo
ton There Is an outlet that Will take OF the
cloth soon as business men settle down. for they
claim that jobberS are low all lines OF cotton
goods. Manufacturers are now agreed that Il Is
get supply at a fairly satisfactory figure they
more willing 10 make contracts for nearby de-
livery. They look Tor q busy winter and see
reason why they should not get orders enough TO
least OF profitable business The m.u meetings
are now In order and those held this week prove
that the mills sold to advantage IN the rush Tha
market remains steady at 81. cents
New-York tribune., 1900-10-28

ave- and Seventh-st. The Dutch Church also be-
gan philanthropic work in this city. Among its
earliest phianthropists Sebastian Jansen Krol
and Jan Huyck. They with Governor Minuit
One of the tablets to be unveiled on Friday is in
their memory. A third tablet is in honor of the
Rev. Jonas Michaeius, the minister who organized
the first church in New-Amsterdam, with about
fifty members. The three tablets are uniform and OF
English Gothic design. The relief work is COM
position, finished in old ivory tone and decorated
in gold. Each tablet is surmounted by symbols
taken from the graves in the Roman Catacombs
and bears Scripture texts.
The fourth tablet, a little separated on the
church wall from the others. commentaries
more modern man. The Fulton Street Prayer
Meeting was founded by jeremiah c. Lanphier,
who held the first on September 23 1857. For
little more than forythree Years yea it has been @
two years ago. AT the service on Friday evening
the ministers of the Collegiate Church will take
part, and memorial souvenir, containing many
historic facts, will be distributed.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-28
4 HOSPITAL BUILT BY CoNVI0TS.
IT'S SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION MAY MEAN
NEW ERA IN PRISON LABOR.

Albany Oct. 2 (SpeciaD.-The problem OF the
employment of convcts is apparently difficult
of solution as ever. Operations under the present
law are satisfactory in a measure, but the capacity
of the prisons is greater than the law will allow
or the demand calls for. Superintendent OF State
Prisons Cornelius V. Collins and his chief clerk,
Charles K. Baker, giving careful study to
every suggestion. It in 1896. when all labor
in the prisons except for State and public insttu-
tions had been abolished, that Mr.. Baker con-
ceved the idea of having a second hospital for
insane convcts built Matteawan overcrowd-
ed Its construction was harmonious, and 1t could
not be enlarged unless every part was altered At
Dannemora close to Clinton Prison, the State had
some broad acres, and there Mr.. Baker believed
the new hospital should be erected, employing the
convicts as far as possible for the work. He drew
up a bill providing for the expenditure Of $4,000
from the prison capital fund the earnings Of the
prisoners. This enacted into law, and on
August IA. 1897. the cornerstone was laid The east
wing kitchen and boiler house now completed,
and Matteawan will be relieved or considerable
number Of Its inmates early In November.
This hospital is 300 feet long by 10 feet wide,
boiler house detached. The building thus far COM
pleted. including a smokestack 16 feet high, has
New-York tribune., 1900-10-28
DEER HUNT AT HOT SPRINGS.
AUTUMN DELIGHTS AT THE VIRGINIA MOUNTAIN
RESORT.

Hot Springs. Va, Oct. q (speciaD-The deer
hunt which took place on the opening of the game
season has been the talk of the week just past.
In the party were Alexander Rutherford and D. B.
Pratt of New-York; Nelson Warden, of Phila-
delphia: John wilkins Of Washington and others.
They returned with two deer, after being in the
woods about six hours
On Monday Mr. wilkins. together with John Mol
ler jr. of New-York, and c. L. Tappin. went out
again. and this time they succeeded in capturing
one deer and several wild turkeys. Mr. Moller and
Mr. wilkins started on Tuesday evening for Wash
ington to take part in the Chevy Chase tourna-
ment.
Surveys have been made for swimming
POOL and golf course. which will be ready for the
Southern tourists upon their return from points
further South next spring Several acres of ground
will be added to the course and golf house
will be erected.
The chief social feature Of the week the
musical given Sunday afternoon by Mrs. S.
Barton French at her home, Barton Lodge. located
halfway up Virginia Mountain. There were thir-
ty-fve guests, mostly from New-York, including
Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish. ]. ]. Van Allen Mrs. Jules
ReynaI, Mrs. E. Rollins Morse, Royal Phelps Car
op. Mr.. and Mrs: H Pendleton Rogers Mr.. and
Rutherford. Nelson Warden, John F. wilkins and
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Taylor and Mrs. TayIor's
sister Miss Stillman, Of Lonox, are here to remain
Miss Moilie Andrews Of New-York is one of the
best golf, and and pool players here $1,000, -.
Orme Wilson. Of New-York, reached here on
Wednesday Others who arrived were Mrs. Gage
wife Of the Secretary Of the Treasury and daugh-
Trowbridge Martin c. A Mum and three children
and Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Gunther
One of the interesting events here has been the
rediscovery of an old cave. The had been
known to the oldest inhabitants, but had been
lost sight Of In looking the site for
golf course the opening was found and man en-
tered II. There is talk of opening it up to the
public. 1t runs for a quarter of a mile under
ground. and contains large rooms, hung with
stalactites.
Riding and driving are the most popular outdoor
amusements at present, the foliage of the trees
is brilliant. The popular drives to Warm
Springs, Flag Rock, the Cascades and Dunn's Gap
New-York tribune., 1900-10-28

the Arctic They give good reports Of work
in Alaska The only failure to record was that
of the Rev. Loyal L. Writ, who started hospi,
tai in Nome and had to resign because OF bad
management. Mr. Writ did not keep his own
finances separate from the hospital accounts,
and a committee of citizens deposed him. Even
his enemies gave him credit for good Intentions.
and IL is understood that the Sunday School
Publishing Society. of Boston, and the Mission
airy Society, Of New-York, will not prosecute
him for his misuse of funds intrusted to him.
The American Beet Sugar Company. which is
controlled by Claus Spreckels has bought the
SausaI ranch in Tehama County. for 100000.
1t comprises fifteen thousand acres, lying on
both sides of the Sacramento River at Tehama.
There a big refinery will be built for working
up sugar beets, with which most of the ranch
Will be planted.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-28
VISITING THE CERIS.
PROFESSOR MGEEs EXPEDITION TO sTUDr
A CANNIBALIsTIc TRIBE OF INDIANS

A CANNIBALISTIC TRIBE OF DVDLANs
Phoenix. Ariz Oct. 27.-Professor ". ]. McGea.
Of the chronological Division Of the Smithsonian
Institution started from Phoenix at the head OF
expedition bound for the land OF the Cerfs Ind
ians, in Sonora. the mouth OF the Colorado
River. With him 90 Delaney gill, an artist OF tho
Smithsonian STAFF, and a couple OF frour1srsmsn.
They are escorted by Sehor Emilio Mata- special
treasury agent Of the Mexican Government The
party, taking provisions for two months TIP.
uses blackboard transportation Sonora VIII be en-
tered at the SUPPORT OF SantO Domingo. tns
international line south OF ella Bend
The Ceris Indians are considered the most 6eood-
thirsty and most secluded Of all the North Amer
lean tribes They are difficult OF approach usually
either fleeing staying to 1ght the approach OF
strangers. They speak curious tongue. that has
no affinity whatever with any other known aborig-
inaI dialect their customs are also peculiar 20
the tribe Cannibalsm IS practised the bodies
of enemies killed in battle The main hold OF tne
tribe Tiburon Island. in the Gulf Of California
has been assaiIed many times by the Spantards
and Mexicans, but always unsuccessfully. The
earliest known mention Of the Ceris is In the
cient chronicle Of the annfhilation OF company OF
Spanish troops sent by Governor Coronado to ex-
plore the island The Mexican Government does
not pretend to exercise Jurisdiction over TIburon.
The band that Professor MCGEE will visit IS more
pacific than the main division Of the tribe on the
island. The mainland Ceris live in rude huts near
the seashore. pracJise agriculture and live
wholly upon shelIdsh and small game. Oysters
and other bivaves are be found on the beach
In enormous quantity, uncovered daily by the ex-
treme tidal outflow Of the upper gulf.
The professor has been among the CeriS before
and probably knows more OF them already than
does any other living white man He spent
month Tiburon Island in 1894 about the time the
savages murdered and ate r. Z L Robinson,
venturesOme Eastern newspaper man. and com
panOn. MCGEE was the island again the
next year and then succeeded in establishing
reasonably amcabe relations with the fierce tribes
men. Thus he enabled TO compile a vOcabu-
larry Of 200 words Of the Ceris tongue With the
advantage OF this knowledge. he believes his
ing away much of the mystery that has been at
tached by ethnologists to the strange and forbid
New-York tribune., 1900-10-28

him. fond OF young people. and interested In all
worthy efforts for their advancement.
Another distinguished Hartford citizen was
buried Monday, the venerable DR.. Charles J.
HOadly. president OF the Connecticut Historical
Society and librarian OF the State Library FOR
local history. authority Colonial Connecticur
and a of marvellous memory. Unfortunately
for the State and for historical students. only a
fraction of the accumulatiOns OF his mind In his
tory be available He slowly and carefully
wrote out his historical matter, receiving aid
from amanUensis or stenOgrapheT. Consequently
the result of much painstaking research dies
with him. II is likely that he will be succeeded
State Librarian by George s. GODDARD. who has
been his assistant for three years. Mr.. GODDARD. II
he be appointed, will introduce the modern cata-
loguing system into the library. and make its great
accumulation of documents. historical publications
and reports more available TO the student than
heretofore.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-28
AMERICAN CUT DIAMONDS.
YANKEE INGENUITY WORKS A REvO-
LUTON THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.

American diamond cutters. long idle or only part
" employed on account of the war in South At
RIGA, are again prosperous. The supply OF rough
diamonds was wholly cut Off by the siege Of Kim
berley and the traffic not resumed regularly
until considerable time after the relief OF that
town Only ono Of the numerous cutting estab-
lishments In New-York and Brooklyn has been run
continuously through the period Many
American workmen went to Amsterdam and Ant
werp, the diamond cutting centres Of Europe only
to discover their arrival that conditions there
were better than at home. They have returned.
and in most instances they have found bench
room awaiting them in their former employers
factories.
This country has revolutionized the art of dia-
mond cutting. Prior to the pioneer efforts OF
Henry D. Morse. of Boston. in the sixties. nearly
all the diamonds sold were cut and polished in Am
sterdam and Antwerp The chief aim then was to
get the largest gem possible out of rough stone.
regardless OF its brilliancy. Mr. Morse's idea Of
brilliant was stone cut to receive. refract
and finally to reflect all the light possible. He
was soundly berated by the European cutters for
his waste of material, but he produced gems that
they unable to match. except by conforming