Muscatine News-Tribune from Muscatine, Iowa • 8

CONGRESS OF RELIGION. BUCKEYE SITE'S DAY. OHIO DEMOCRATS. The Candidate for Governor Opens th Caiupiiiijii at Newark, Xewakk, Sept. 1a The Democratic or U1 Struggle for Its Repeal in the House.

Begun FILIBUSTERING OF THE REPUBLICANS They Try to Prevent the Reception of the lieport of the Committee on Election uf PTeident ami Vice President Hearing on Tariff liefore the Way and Mean Committee Many National Bank- Uo-buine Payment. i Washington, The struggle over the federal election repeal bill begun in the house with the opening of the ses sion lhe Keuublicans (under th ead M5tlmnvs) filibustered to prevent the re- cept km of the report from the committee on election of president aud vice president in favor of the Tucker bill. On Burrows' motion tc dispense with the call of committees for reports, the Republicans refraiued from voting, thus breaking a. quorum. The vote resulted: Yeas 4, uays 103 A call cf the- house was ordered.

Senate Doings. In the senate, after the offering of Faulkner's amendment to the repeal bill proposing the coinage of 8O.000,O0O of silver at the ratio of Iti to 1 and a personal explanation from Hawley denying that he had been absent from from the senate chamber more than three days during the present session, the repeal bill was taken up at 12:30, and Daniel addressed the senate in opposition to it THE HEARING ON TARIFF. Extracts Iroin the Talks Regarding Pbte aud Window Glass, Sept. 15 The subject considered at the hearings.on the tariff by the ways and means committee was plate, glass. Those who make that product showed how it cost them for labor, more than three times as much as it does abroad, and argued for the retention of the duty.

Ou the other hand importers of "plaTeTiTass lor mirrors argued that the domestic manufacturers tio not make t' sizes they want and hey saw no use in retaining the duty on small sizes of the glass. Furniture manufacturers held the same view. They agreed that the duty was not protective, thereupon Reed said the duty was for revenue only and the committee was not here to abolish that kiud of tax. It was heve to abolish protective, duties. Morris argued a reduction in the duty on window glass.

In reply to a question by Payne he said that he did not care for the American manufacturer. Hi hated him and would like to see him out of business. It was due to him that the duty remained and he (an importer) watited to do business unhampered. He regarded the man ufacturer as a robber baron, but a good fellow socially. Ontes Bill.

Washington, Sept. 15. Representative Oates of Alabama has introduced a bill to annex the territory of Utah to the state of Nevada, In an interview Mr. Oates said: "The objection has been made to admitting the territory that at some time iu the past a form of religion was in. vogue there that did not meet with general approval.

I have provided in this bill that the constitution and laws of Nevada shall prevail until a new funda mental structure and code of laws pan.be provided in me regular way. The passage-cf-t-his bill will solve the question wnat to do with Utah and at the, same time put life and strength into the veins of i decaying state." The bill was referred to the committee on territories. More Booths for Boomers. Washington, bept. lo.

Advices re ceived by Secretary Hoke Smith from the Cherokee outlet indicate that the "number of persons who deside to settle ou the out let has been greatly underestimated and that the facilities lor registering are not adequate. The secret ary. in view of these representations, directed Commissioner Lamoreaux to wire the persons i charge of the booths to employ any number ef as sistants that may be ue.cessary to register every man in line. At Arkansas City where the greatest rush appears to be. a number of additional booths will be lo cated and any number of clerks that may be necessary to do the work will be em ployed.

Many Banks Resume. WAsnrxGTOx, Sept. 15. There has not been a national bank failure since Aug. 28 and during that period twenty-eight sus pended national banks have resumed.

There have been sixty-two resumptions of closed banks since Nov. 1, 1892, and the deputy comptroller of the currency says twenty-eight, or nearly half the whole number, have resumed, in the last four teen days. Since last November there have been 153 failures uf national banks. Sixt)-two have resumed, thirty-two ar in examiners' hands, seventy-eight are in receivers hands and one in voluntary liquidation. Tillman Is Persistent, Anyhow.

Washington, Sept. 15. In ordertocarry out the South Carolina liquor law with eclat Governor Tillmau wants to have trade mark on the state tanglefoot. Ha has applied to the patent office to havq the Palmetto emblem of the state regis-tered as the trade mark and this has been thrice rejected. Now the governor has) had the patent commissioner served with a summons to appear before the District supreme court next Tuesday and show cause writ of mandamus should not issue to the state of South Carolina to compel the registration of the trade mark "Palmetto." "will Be Called "Esther." Washington, Sept.

15 The new White House baby will be 'known hereafter as Esther," This old-fashioned name has been selected for the child by the president and Mrs. Cleveland. It is stated that the selection of this name has uo significance other than the partiality of the parents for Scriptural denominations and that it means "a star" "good fortuue." Place for Ex-Governor Washington, Sept. 15. W.

Glick of Kansas has been appointed a special pension agent. Great Destitution at Aspen. Sept. 15. A special from Glen-wood Springs, says that 3CX' families are living in destitute circumstances at Aspen, the greatest silver mining camp in the world.

Glenwood Springs and all the towns to the west as far as Grand Junction are being canvassed tor aid with good sue-, cess. i i i iL LLlU liUiX LAW An Interysdiujj Paper Prepared by CiinU. Hal Gibbon. Chicago, Sept. 15.

Au audience "that fiiled Columbus hall to overflowing wel comed the opening of the fourth day's proceedings of tlft! world's parliament of religion. It was a -striking collection of men of eminenea that faced the audience. from the platform. Rv. Edward Everett Hale sat with Prince Serge Welkeusky of Russia, Julia Ward Howe with II.

Tokl lmnn, Kev. Joseph Cooke with Pro fessor Jean Reville of Paris, Kev. Dr. Ly man Abbott with Rt. Rey.

Rettchi Sht- bata of Calcutta. Interest centered largely upon the paper prepared bv his emi nence, Cardinal Gibbons, upon the "Needs of Humanity Supplied by the Catholic It hud been- expected that the; cardinaljwould present the paper in person, but owing to his ill-health it was read by Bishop Keane, of tlie Catholic uni-versity at Washington. As became its author, it was a scholarly production, couched in that mild, noa- combative style characteristic of the prince of the American church, and while it was attentively listened to, its salient points were repeatedly interrupted with applause. Rev. Dr.

Lyuian Abbott took for his subject "Religion Essentially Characteristic of Humanity," while the paper of Julia ard Howe dealt with re ligion as the essential expression of rela tions betweeu vj.od and man. Something concerning the origin of Shintoism was. told he audience by Rev. Takayoshi Mait- suyama of Japan. The cougressts iu other halls were well attended by the members of the various denominations under hose auspices they were held.

These were the United Breth ren, the Advent Christians, Congrega- tionalists, Disciples of Christ, and the Church of the New Jerusalem. The pre sentation of the tenets of the Reformed Episcopal church -took -place iu the after-; noon in the Hall of Washington, a large audience being present. PEOPLE GROWING DESPERATE. Riot Imminent in the Line of Boomers at Orlando. Guthrie, O.

Sept, 15. Ninethousar.d people areiu-litwt at Orlando waiting to be registered. The clerks are worn out and it will be impossible to complete the regis tration by Saturday noon. The agents of the interior department are at their wits' ends and frantically telegraphing to Wash ington for some way out of the diiiiculty, while the people are grow ing desperate aud a riot is imm.neut all along the line. If the kov eminent does not provide a force lart-e enough to register all before Friday the people will sweep away the booths on Saturday and enter the strip with a mighty rush, sweeping the few sol diers and government agents before them.

The people have made au effort to comply with the law, but the government, aiter putting them to great trouble and ex pense, nas signany iaiien to mane even a decent effort at accommodating the wait ing thousands, and men in line swear they will have homes whether they get regis tered or not, and the first officer who at tempts to eject or molest them will get shot. MADE A TERRIBLE BLUNDER. A Man Mistakes His Employer for Trauip and Kills lliui. WELLS, Sept. 15.

All Wells is excited over the murder of H. E. Ringer, a prominent citizen and, proprietor of oue of the city meat markets. The city offi cers had searched Ins residence a tramp, reported to have been seen around premises in the early partx-f the even ing, aud as Mrs. Ringer was alone with tbe children, Mr.

Ringer having gone away during the afternoon, expecting to return next day, Allan Corr, one of the employes of the shop, was persuaded to stay at the house. At 11 o'clock at niuht Mr. Ringer appeared unexpected and Corr, supposing him to be the suspected tramp, assailed him with a butcher knife' and stabbed htm. gashes were found on his body, one severing the artery of the left thigh, causing immediate death, Corr was completely overcome when he discovered that he had murdered his employer. He is under arrest awaiting the verdict of the coroner's jury.

Pub lic sentiment seems to excuse him in the terrible blunder. Snit Against the Northern Pacific. New York, Sept, 15. Suit was brought in the supreme court by John Swopeof Philadelphia against Henry Villard, Charles L. Colby, Colgate Hoyt, and Ed win H.

Abbott to compel restitution from the gentlemen, formerly directors of the Pacific Railroad company, of rroneys and securities alleged to have been fraudulently obtained by tneni while act ing as such directors. The Northern Pa cific Railway company, its receivers, aud the Chicago and Pacihc Rail road company are also made defendant parties as a matter of form, lhe sum which is claimed to have been obtained by fraud is nearly 1 1,000,000. Iron Mines Kesu me. Ishfeming, Sept. 15.

The Ames Iron comnan have resumed work at the mine east of Ishpeming with a full force, having made sales of ere warrant ing the resumption. Wheeling, Sept. were given for the resumption of work in every department uf the big Riverside iron and stee; works Monday. The works give employment to nearly five thousand men, being the third largest establish ment in the Ohio valley. Blc Sale of Dry Goods.

New York, Sept. 15. Wilmerdihg, Morris Mitchell are selling; at auction today dry goods of an estimated value of 000, the product of Amoskeag mills, which have been closed for a long time owing to demession in trade. This sale is the most remarkable on record, as a stock of such magnitude has not been sold in New York in years. Mining Resumed at Red Jacket.

Calumet, Mich Sept, 15. Mining has been resumed iu lied Jacket perpendicu lar shaft of the Calumet and Hecla mine. This shaft has beeu closed down since the accident of several months ago wheti ten miners were dashed to pieces by the mis take of the engineer in reading the indi cator. THE DEATH RECORD. Lieutenant William P.

Conway, United States navy, at Oweusburg, Ky. Benert MaLon, well known socialist author, at Paris. Ex-Judge Richard Ludlow Larrimore, well known member of the New York bar, at New York. Ohio People Celebrate at the World's Fair. TRIUMPHAL MARCH DOWN MIDWAY.

The Governor Kxcorted hv the Third In fantry, Ohio Kntionnl Guard, iu Heavy Marching Order Grext Crush at the Ohio Building Michigan Continues Her Celebration at the I'uir Great Display of Fireworks at Night. Chicago. Sept, 15. -William McKinley, governor of Ohio, his general staff and aides, the Third infantry. Ohio National guard, tirami Army veterans and the Mate Hiid rational commissioners for the Buck eye state iimde a triumphal and impressive entry into the exposition grounds by way uf the ptaisatiee.

Tne procession was part of Ohio day celebration which iSSSSSl MICHIGAN STATE BUILDING AT CHICAGO. has probably brought 70,000 Ohio people to the fair. The total attendance is not likely to fall far behind that of Grand Army day. The governor aud his uni formed staff rode in carriages behind a company of Columbian guards and tilie commissioners. He passed through lines of cheering thousands from the uttermost parts of the earth, but Americans, and es pecially those from the governor's state.

largely predominated. The Third regiment, were in heavy marching order which was rather trying to the soldiers on occount of the heat. They marched 700 strong in command of Colonel Charles Anthony of Springfield and received the second share in the applause. Tiie line of march was direct to the Ohio building where the order to disperse was gh en. Crush lusii'e.

the Buildinj Thacrush of people inside and around the Ohio building was something tremtn-dous, and many were exhausted while waiting for the procession to. reach the scene of tne celebratlou. Colonel Coit, provisional brigade commander, was generally ensured for ordering the troops' to parade in heavy marching order. Many were compelled to drop from the ranks. The Ohio people reassembled iu the after noon to take part in the usual exercises.

The speakers were W. W. Peabody, president of the Ohio board of managers; Governor McKinley, Gene, al R. Brinkerhoff, dedicating the bronze monument "These Are My Jewels," which stands outside the state building; Judge Samuel F. Hunt and Jud.ga.-Xk D.

Thoman. In the evening a reception was given for the governor and other state officials in the Ohio buildimr. Michigan's Second Day's Celebration. Michigan's people flocked to the fair in large numbers again for the second of their two state days. Although the programme was not as elaborate as that of toe nnt jvere pieasmg.

features about the celebration, which was more on the aisplay order. Tile orators of the state apparently exhausted them selves the day before, for there were no speeches, every one giving himself up to seeing the sights of the fair. The morn ing opeued at 9 a. m. with a band concert, whicti was followed at 10 o'clock by one of unique parades of the in habitants of Midway plaisance and for eign villages.

This procession of all na tions- passed in review before Governor Rich aud proved quite an attractive feature for the thousands of people who were drawn up along the entire route to witness the passing of the great There was another band concert in the afternoon, and the evening's celebration closed with a grand display of fireworks in honor ofMichigan. Kansas Editors Have Day, It -was also "Editors' Dai'" in the Kan sas -week, being the anniversary of the printing of the first newspaper in the state. The programme for busy Kansas was a long oue. In the forenoon Governor Lewelling and his staff visited officially a number of state buildings. At 10 a.

the Topeka Columbian chorus gave a con cert the Kansas building, at which Miss Bernice Patterson Clarke played a solo on the piano. Lunch followed at noon and a concert by the Kansas Coluni' bian chorus in Festival hall. From 2 to 4 p. m. the exhibits in Agricultural, Horticultural, and Mining buildings were visited by officials of the commission.

At 4 d. m. the governor reviewed the troops in front of the state building, holding a re ception afterward, at which Louise Lease, daughter of Mrs. Mary Lease, recited an original poem on "The Women of Jian sas." At night the Uoiumbian cnorus sang in front of the Administration build ingi? No News of the Train Robbers. Chicago, Sent, lo.

have no news limit limit for the train robbers," said Agent Wygaut of the United States Express company. "Colonel Byrne is still at Kendall vilh- and I have not heard from him. As to the many stories sent here to the papers from autside points I cau only say that I know uotning auout tnem. know only that the robbers have not beeu captured and that there is no clew ia our hands that seems likely to lead to tuetr oe ing More Yellow Jack at llruuswiok, 6a. ATLANTA, Sept.

15. There is great ix citement at Brunswick. Two deaths from yellow fever have occurred in twenty-four hours and that wnen it was oeneveu mere was no fever cases iu town and ail quaran tine had been raised. Many people who had returned thinkiug all was-safe have left again. A Fatal Error of Ide ntity.

OPELIKA, Sept. 15, Deputy Sher iffs Foster Brown and Henry Gordon and Sheriff Gibson mutually mistook each other for a desperate Texas murderer they were chasing, aud each opeued nre. tror don was shot fatally in the temple. Suspension at Cleveland. Cleveland, Sept.

15. The firm of Bell Cartwright lumber dealers, has sus pended business. Four coguovit judgments were entered iu court for over A 1 Insurgent Fleet Firing on Brazil's Capital. REBELS HAVE MANY SYMPATHIZERS. One of the Prlnripnl Forts in the Harbor Han Taken Sides with Them The Government's t'nfortunate Position anrt Distrust of Kverybody Opening Private Mail The Inited States Cruiser Detroif Sails for the Seat of Trouble Sept.

15 The Exchange Telegraph ci mpany says: "Private' advices have been received from Brazil tint the insurgent fleet is bombarding Rio Janeiro and hat one of the principal farts in the harbor has with the That the rebuts have large number of sympathizers in Rio JanelrcTis a fact admitted even by the government, for they uive that as the excue tor suspending telegraphic cotnnmt.i; atious. further evidence of the government's unfortunate position and distrust of everybody and everything was needed it is furnished in map of brazil. i the scrutiny of private telegrams let- ters by the government officials. To such an extent is this spying carried on that all mail from suspected persons is opened and desTroved if the government fhtnk advisable to do so." President Peixoto's government had scouting parties and troops all around the shores of the bay, which is seventeen miles long and eleven miles in extreme width-, but withdrew them at the first 'hot. Something About Rio Janeiro.

Rio de Janeiro, or Kio Janeiro, or, as it-is usually spoken of in commercial transactions as Rio, is the largest and most important city in South Ametica aud one of the oldest on the western continent. It was first settled in 1531. In the liegiuuing of 1SCS the royal family of Portugal came to Brazil cn account nf the occupation of the mother country by the French. Their presence gave an impetus to the growth of I the city, which has ever since remained ia commercial importance in Bra- lii. After the return of Kina John VI to Portura! the Brazilians declared their ir- dependence and established an empire, i with Doni Pedro I.

the son of the King of i Portugal; as emperor. This episode in Brazilian history is the subject of a spir ited and stirring painting in the Brazilian building at the World's fait. Populat ion of 400,000. Rio Janeiro has a popul ation of It is situated on the west side of the bay of the same name. Its port, which is large and deep, is defended by a castle.

The bay or-inlet of-Rio, seventeenmiles in length and eleven in extreme width, fnrnic nnp of. rb lifihlt liftrtnrst in t.kn world. Its entrance two miles south of the city is a mile and a half wide bet ween Fort Santa Jjgtiz on the east, and a fort on Sugar Loaf rock on the West. The bay contains many small islands, some of which are fortified. The city contains an old and new town separated hy an open space called the Campo do The streets are generally straight but narrow.

The business streets ate paved with cobblestones, the others are macadamized. All, however, are well lighted. The city is supplied with water by means Of au aqueduct traversing a valley seven miles long. Chief Public Buildings. The churches, of which there are upward of fifty, have no external elegance, but are richly decorated within.

The chief public buildings are what was formerly the imperial palace, now the residence of the president; the old palace, on the shore, now used for public offices; the naval and military arsenal, and a public hospital. There are large dry docks in the city. Steam "ferryboats cross the bay aud several lines of railroad terminate here. There is a public library containing 150,000 volumes, besides valuable manuscripts. Among other treasures it contains the only complete series of Durer's wood cuts of the "Passion of Christ." The News at Washington.

Washington, Sept. 15. Secretary Giishiiin has received the tollowing cable from Minister Thompson at Rio: ''At 11 in the morning the revolutionary forces bombarded the forts commanding entrance to 'the harbor; also on wharf rnd center Of city. A few shells were fired into the city atid a woman was killed in her residence. Commercial telegrams have again been forbidden.

Charleston has not yet ai rived." The dispatch practically disposes of the hopes of the navy department that the cruiser Charleston has reached jj; is now believed that she weut direct to Montevideo without touching at any Brazilian port. Detroit Sales for Kio Janeiro. Fort Monbok, Sept, Unit ed Slates cruiser Detroit, after adjusting ing con: passes at 7:30 in the morning, bailed for Rio de Janeiro, under orders to protect Americau interests. St. Andrews Brotherhood.

Detroit, Sept. opening session of the St, Andrews Brotherhood took place iu St. John parish building, over 400 delegates being iu attendance. Among the prominent churchmen present were Bishop McLaren of Chicago, Bishop Whitehead of Pittsburg, Bishop Hugh Miller Ihumpson of Mississippi, Bishop Kanuolph ol Virginia, Bishop (Jailor of Tennessee, Bishop Sessume of Louisiana, Bishop Kendrick of Indianapolis and Dean Hart of Denver. Bunk Bobbed in Iowa.

GiUNKELL, Sept. strangers drove to the door of the Grinnell Savings bank in a livery rig at the noon hour when the cashier was alone. Oue stepped into. the bank and told the cashier a man outside wanted to see him. While the cashier was gone the robber gathered up the loose cash, 1300, land "went out the side door.

There is no clew. mmnaifn in Ohio onened here with large attendance. By a misunderstand Ing there was no committee at the depot to meet the speaker of the day when the train arrived and Mr. Xeal and his Chilil--cot he escort were driven up town in carriages 'without any demonstration whatever. The weather was threatening and sultry during the -forenoon, hut cleared up somewhat toward noon, when there was a ver ct editable parade.

Large delegations were in liue from the rural districts. Newark is in the center of a strong Democratic locality and hey came in from all directions. Chairman Seward of the Democratic committee came in at the head of a big contingent from Mans li eld. The parade was witnessed by tiiouandsj)f people. A beautifully decorated platform was erected in front of the courthouse for the speaker with the words "Lacking County Welcomes the Democratic Hosts" inscribed on a banner.

On an oppositite corner was a banner 'Which told the story that "Cleveland left SlOO.OU'.flOO surplus, llar-aison le nothing." The grand marshal of the day was Judge S. M-Hunter, late candidate for supreme judge. Hon. William Veach, aged 80 and an honored vete-rau of Democracy, was president of the meeting. When the parade had finished there was an immense facing the speaker ou the grand stand Lawrence T.

Xeal, candidate for governor. Colonel W. A. Taylor, 'Candida for lieutenant-governor, and other candidates for state offices, with state and local managers, were grouped on the platform. The main speech of the day was made by Mr.

Xeal, after a short congratulatory and introductory by Chairman Veach. COLORADO SILVER SCHEME. A Plan to Issue Mate Currency on De- posits of Bullion. Sept. 15.

For several days a conference lias been in progress at the Chamber of Commerce discussing the pian of establishing a state silver bullion depository on which certificates are to he juried and tiass current as monev. The points involved in the proposition for a silver depository are as follows: That the state of Colorado shall be made a depository for silver bullion; that the state shail issue silver certificates for all such bullion upon the receipt thereof in quantities cf not less than 100 fine ounces at a price agreed ou said price not to be less than 1.29 per ounce to the par value of the bullion. The state shall have power and is authorized to sell said bullion at not less than $1.29 per fine ounce iu lawful money of the United State and redeem said certificates with the proceeds received from such sale, and said certificates shall be paid in consecutive order, beginning with No. 1, said certificates to bear legal interest and secured by the silver deposited aud by the credit of the state; said certificates to be receivable for all debts, state and county. An to get the bankers and smelter men committed to the scheme has not met with very much success.

Thomas M. Patterson is at the head of the movement which does nbt meet with general favon ILLINOIS FARMER SWINDLED. Two Men Rob Hint of $2,700 bv an Old Game. Tolono, Sept. 15.

Eli II. Dick, a wealthy farmer residing five miles east ofj, Tolono, was swiudied out of- by two strangers, who rtprtsented themselves as real estate agents. They called at his" home in the morning and seemed anxious to buy one of Mr. Dick's farms, offering him a fabulous price. Dick accepted their offer.

The men had not a sufficient amount of money with them to make the full pay uieut, but agreed to make a de- posit of 55,000 to bind the bargain provided Mr. Dick would deposit $2,700. He borrowed the money from the Bank of Tolono and the full amount of 87,700 was placed in a box and left with Mr. Dick, the men promising to return in five days and close the deal. Mr.

Dick was not to open the box until the five days had expired, but shortly after the men had left, he became uneasy and opened it, but was greatly surprised on finding the money had vanished. Dick owns 2,000 acres of land and is exceedingly close. He is almost distracted. Officers are in hot pursuit of the swindlers. Death of a Multi-Millionaire.

New York, Sept, 15. Frederick L. Ames, vice president of the Old Colony railroad and a millionaire, was found dead ia a stateroom of the steamer Pilgrim soon after its arrival at the pier. Frederick Lathrop Ames was one of Boston's wealthi est capitalists and a cousin of ex-Governor Oliver Ames. He was born in North Boston, June 8, He began a commercial career in 1855 that has been so fruitful iu its financial results that he was popularly believed to be worth 5,000,000.

Shortage of Sugar. Piitsbuko, Sept. 15 Pittsburg and vicinity is suffering from a shortage of sugar. Wholesalers are unable, they say, to fill more than 10 per cent of their orders. They say the shortage is chargeable directly to the refiners and is particularly exasperating just now on account of the fruit canning and preserving season being at its height, The scarcity applies only to the refined products.

Killed a Railway Fireman. Philadelphia, Sept. 15. As a local pas senger train on the Reading railroad was passing Dearmond street a switching en gine ran out of a side track, overturning the passenger locomotive. Frank PeUrs, hremau of the passenger engine, was badly scalded and died while being carried Irom the wreck.

Put McCdbe, the engi neer, was seriously scalded, but will re cover. The Farmer Was an Old Robber, Topeka, Sept. 15. On evidence that there were some crooked dealings be tween Isaac Lukea, a farmer living near the state insane asylum and subordinates of the asylum, officers searched Lukea place and found 1,000 feet of lumber, shiugles, all k.nds of tools, including ajics, caws, an bearing tile asylum IU Ilia Uttlll UUU OUlDUliUlngS, Was a Crank's Work. Pittsbi rg, Sept.

15. -The only basis for the sensational story sent out to the effect that a pension attorney had advised Grand Army veterans to ko down to Washington aud assassinate President Cleveland, Secretary Smith and the officials of the pen- "'u ureaime uieir pensions had u.i auoucuuuu, was in a "crank" letter written by a demented pension examiner. KNOWLEDGE Brings comfort and improvement and tends to personal enjoyment when rightly used. The many, who live better than others and enjoy life more, with -less expenditure, by more promptly adapting the world's best products to the needs of physical being, will attest the value to health of the pure liquid laxative principles embraced in the remedy, Syrup of figs. Its excellence is due to its presenting in the form most acceptable and pleasant to the taste, the refreshing and truly beneficial properties of a perfect laxative effectually cleansing the system, dispelling colds, headaches and fevers and permanently curing constipation.

It has giveti satisfaction to millions and mot with the approval of the medical profession, because it acts on the Kidneys, Liver and Bowc-la without weakening them and it is perfectly free from every objectionable substance. Syrup of Figs is for sale by all druggists in 50c and $1 bottles, but it is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only, whose name is printed on every package, also the name, Syrup of Figs, and being well informed.j'ou will not accept any substitute if offered Combination Prices Busted on Blue and Gray enameled- steel ware. Wash Basin, 25c Coffe and Tea Pots. 69c Tea Kettle, No, 8, 90c Pans, Buckets, Spoons and Kettles at same reduction.

OME and SEE our BARGAIN COUNTER We are having a big Soap rade 7 bars of Harvest soap or 25c, beats all competition. Mary H. Rowland, M. D. DISEASES of Women and Children only.

Office hours, 3 to 11 m. and 0 to 8 p. in. 21 8 Brady Street, Davenport, Iowa. Notice to Contractors.

Contractors are hereby invited to bid until September 15, D1893, upon the construction of of the work known as the Drury Toll Road, in Drury township, Rock Island county, 111., ex tending from the eastern end of the hih bridge over tne Mississippi river to tne mgn bluff, being about eighty-eight hundred feet lineal- measure. The estimated quantity of earth work, exclusive of fn-avel ana riprappine, is one Hun dred thousand cubic yards. There is also to be two bridges, one one hundred ana twenty foot span and one one hundred and eighty foot span, to rest upon cylinders. AU work to be first class. All earth required for the work and place for storing waste earth will be fur-; nished.

The earth work Is divided into four sections. Separate bids may be made upon each or any number of sections of the earth work, upon each or both of the bridges, and upon rlprap-ping, or upon the whole work. Bidders upon bridges to furnish their own plans. All bids to be in writing, sealed and directed to the Drury ToU Road Company, at Muscatine, Iowa. Specifications can be obtained upon ap plication to Chester Muscatine, Iowa, who will afford parties intending to bid an opportunity to inspect the ground.

The whole work, except bridges, to be completed by November 1, 1893. Bidders are requested to state what facilities they possess for doing the work and when they will commence tney are awaraeu tne con tract. Bidders for the whole work are requested to state whether they wiU accept a contract for a part The boards reserves the right to reject any or all bids and of accepting the offer of any bidder as to parts of the work and rejecting it as to others. Payment to be mode in cash upon estimates, one of seventy- five per cent of estimate wnen worn is uaii Hnnp onleom.nletion of contract and acceptance of the work. Muscatine, sept, i6va.

The Drury Toll Road Company. By Chester Lillibuidoe, Presidentl W.H. Ockerman DENTIST, Bishop's Silver Front. Set of $5.00 Amalgam or Silver Fillings, 50c. Teeth Extracted Without Pain.

All dental work correspondingly low until Oct. 1st. 'This is a rare opportunity to get first class work done, so reasonable. These prices are certainly in the reach, of all. Don't forget that Oct.

1st is the limited for such, prices. W. H. Ockerman, D. D.

S. HALF PRICE TheHair.