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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11

from mushrooms and was advised to
eat them and if he did not die they
were mushrooms. Obtaining, say, 10
per cent or less of the heat value of coal
in the form of power for available use
is sure thing, well known. and, from
the standpoint of facts, cheap. But put
ting Professor Tyndall's mode Of mo-
ton" into some other medium Of trans
portation and paying toll at both ends
of the line appeals to the man who pays
the bills with a force not easily appre-
eiated by the scientists. The losses met
with in transforming mechanical energy
into electrical energy and sending it in
this form over the trolley wire and into
the car motor, or in investing the me-
chanical energy in the pull of a cable.
are more than counterbalanced by many
conveniences and economies, and now
the hope that some incidental advan-
tages in sight may be realized, and still
o little better economy be obtained, is
attracting attention toward compressed
air.-Charles A. Hague in CASTER
Magazine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11
Decorations ana Orders.

what is the difference, asks cor
respondent, between a yellow jacket,
q button or peacock's feather on the
one hand, and thistle, a bath or q
garter on the other? Why do we lavish
SO much ridicule ON the importance at
tached to the first set of emblems BY the
Chinese when we ourselves set Just as
much store by the second set?'' There is
much force in these questions, and I
commend them to the attention of the
wags IN the press who are always poking
fun at Lii Hung Changes yellow Jacket
and peacock's feathers Looking at the
matter impartially. it seems to me that
q yellow jacket, or a glass button, or q
peacock's feather, is more suitable fer
decorative purposes than either a bath
or q garter. ! do not say a thistle. be-
cause. no doubt, that is an object highly
appropriate to many of those on whom
it has been conferred. Truth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11

A BETTER illustration of the utter
abandon Of the Spaniards to all that
pertains to cruelty could not be af-
forded than in the calm admission Of
Maj. Citujeda commanding the
forces alleged to have caused the
death of Gen. Maceo and you'll
Gomez. Speaking of the bodies sup.
posed t, be those of the patriots
named, the Spanish officer says:
1.-THE two bodies were, therefore,
tied by the feet to the tails OF some
horses, and thus dragged over the
ground. the intention being to carry
them to town for Identification. But
after proceeding for a while the
horses became tired with their bur-
den, and the bodies were therefore
cut loose and left in the road" There
is no stronger evidence Of the brute
instinct OF the Spanish soldier than
this, nor is there more convincing
proof Of the righteousness of the
Cuban cause. having. as it does, the
aim for freedom from the yoke Of
oppression and cruelty. The officer
who has no more regard for the sa-
credness Of dead body, be it of
friend or foe, than to attach it BY the
heels to the tails OF horses and drag
it over the ground is q disgrace to
the uniform of any nation, and q
man whose deeds Of horror should
belong to ages long past.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11
Compressed Air Transmissions, =

1t remains to be ascertained whether
or not the pressures of from several
hundreds to several thousands, all things
considered in COMPRISING and in u.s.
ing. are possible and practicable in the
face OF heat and refrigeration, with the
assistance of compounding, triplinR.
quadrupling and what not-that is,
whether it will pay to employ this We
hicle for transporting power developed
at . convenient and economical point
and distribute the accumulated energy
for use through a system of street cars.
Capitalists who invest money for a
return upon the outlay are very careful
in considering the enthusiastic although
sincere views Of inventors, and even il
it is reasonable to believe that compress
ed air will eventually take important
place in the worlds work the invest.
ors who take the responsibility ere very
much in the position Of the man who
wanted p know bow to tall soadatools
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11
DANGER IN SODA.
Serious Results Sometimes Follow Ies Z, !.
co0olve Use.

Serious Results Sometimes Fellow Its LIZ.
eessivs Use.
Common soda is all right in its
place and indispensable in the
kitchen and for cooking and washing
purposes, but it was never intended
for medicine, and people who use
it as such will some day regret it.
We refer to the common use of
soda to relieve heartburn or sour
stomach. q habit which thousands of
people practice almost daily. and
one which is fraught with danger;
moreover the soda only gives tenn
porary relief and in the end the
stomach trouble gets worse and
worse.
The soda acts as a mechanical irri-
tant to the walls of the stomach and
bowels. and cases are on record
where it accumulated in the intes-
tines. causing death by infiamma-
ton or peritonitis.
DIR. Harlaudson recommends As
the safest and surest cure for sour
stomach (acid dyspepsia) an excel
lent preparation sold bv druggists
under the name of Stuart's Dyt pepsia
Tablets. These tablets are large 20
grain lozenges. very pleasant to taste
and contain the natural acids, pep
tones. and digestive elements essen.
tial to good digestion. and when
taken after meals thew digest the
food perfectly and promptly before
it has time to ferment, sour and
poison the blood and nervous system.
DR.. Wuerth states that he ivari-
ably uses Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
in all cases of stomach derangemen ts
and finds them a certain cure not
only for sour stomach, but by
promptly digesting the food they
create healthy appetite. increase
flesh and streng' hen the action of
the heart and liver. They are not q
cathartic, but intended only for
stomach diseases and weakness, and
will be found reliable in any stomach
trouble except cancer Of the stom-
ach.
All druggists sell Stuart's Dys-
Pepsis Tablets at so cents per pack
age.
A little book describing all forms
OF stomach weakness and their cure
mailed free by addressing the Stuart
company, OF Marshall, Mich.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11

As remedy for all forms Of head
ache Electric Bitters has proved to
be the very best. 1t effects . perma-
nent cure. and the most dreaded ha-
bitual sick headaches yield IN i's -
fiuence. We urge all WIN a.. al
ficted to procure bottle, and gi, g
this remedy fair trial. In cases of
constipation Electric Bltters
cures by giving the needed tone to
the bowels, and few cases long resist
the use of this medicine. Try il
once. Large BOTTLES only so cents at
Hartz q Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11
For Impartial Views.

As far as possible, read two histories
OF every epoch, two biographies of every
great man: know the peculiarities and
views of the historian; compare both
where they cover the same points; inves-
tigate where one states important mat.
tiers unknown to another, and come to a
conclusion by a study of the facts attrib-
uted by all authorities to the subject or
the epoch. A wise reader acts upon the
general conviction that in most cases
probably in all-men are not quite so
good as their eulogists represent them,
nor SO bad as their enemies paint them.
Christian Advocate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11
osTsMoRETHAN COFFEE

Tho New Beverage h Expensive In Some
Families.
A gentleman while making the
morning purchases in the family
grocery, said they found Postum.
the health coffee. rather expensive at
his house. 1--WE drink more of it
than we used to of coffee, because
the children all drink it, and there
are four of them, and wife and my
myself, that makes six using Postum.
while formerly / was the only one
who drank coffee; wife used it now
and then, but it didn't agree with
her.
''Send up two packages of the Bat.
tie Greek, Mich, Postum Cereal Food
Coffee. We find it is food and nour-
ishment, and for the same money we
get three cups of Postum to one of
coffee. The way my family drink it,
however. it costs US more than coffee,
but we feel we'll, and that is some
thing.
THE old liver trouble l used to
have is gone. suppose because I
nave gut using tne articie tnat
caused the trouble. I don't believe
much in drugs, for il nature is given
a fair show, it will make most any
one we'll"
DR.. j. B. S. King. Prof. Chemistry
and Toxixology, 240 Wabash avenue.
Chicago. says: "Will be glad to
adopt Postum for my children as a
daily beverage"
Willy grocers sometimes work in
cheap limitations of Postum Cereal
Coffee ii the customer will stand it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11
Chinatown High.

Parties doing Chinatown are advised
that the fee to the guide will he no
small matter. Four of US once found
that one of the resident toughs whose
services we had secured for a couple of
hours valued them at $40. We COM
promised with him, believe, but the
Summing expedition. including admis-
sions to the theater. suppers which could
not be eaten. tributes to joss and Chi
nese curios that We bought, was rather
expensive. One of the men confided it
to his sister.-New York Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11
Muffs and Boas.

Black coney NUTS. satin lined, full
regular size. always sl.5o; for this
sale 75c.
A better black couey muf. down
filled. well worth %: for this eale
81 %.
Genuine mink scarfs, dark color,
extra long. with patent spring head.
claws and tail. worth % SO; for this
sale tl.75.
Brook mink scarf. spring head with
claws and tail, worth 81; for this sale
f1.25.
Holiday ostrich boas. We hive
just opened q complete line Of os-
trich boas ranging from $40 to 81. SO.
Child's fur sets. muff and cape,
worth 81; for this sale SOC.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11
Crockery Department.
SUGGESTIONS TO HOLIDAY BuYEu

stooESiiOSs 10 HOLIDAY BUYERS.
Now 10 the time for you to decide
what you wish to purchase for
Christmas gifts. Do not wait till
the last moment when everything IL
o rush ard confusion. but make your
selection now. and have the goods
put to one side to be delivered when
you wish. That is what many OF
our customers are doing every day.
We wish to call special attention
to this department. Il Is not o side
line with rs. but 10 one OF the main
features OF our business. Il is one
big crockery store in itself.
We invite you to inspect our grand
display Of dinner ware, English and
American porcelains, French and
German Chinas. These goods are in
open stock, and can be purchased 10
any number Of pieces. We have
statesmen that have made this bust
ness . study and viii take pleasure
In showing you how sets can be made
up to suit any amount that you may
want to invest. Come early and We
viii give you some splendid pointers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11
sHERRARD SHOTS,

Sherrard. Dec. 10. - Robert Lee
and wife were visiting in Cable Tues
day.
Mre. Otis Whan. of Presumption,
visited here last Wednesday.
Charles Larson and Miss Mary Fall
were married at Aledo last Wednes-
day.
William Haddick and wife are the
proud parents of baby girl which
arrived Saturday.
Hannibal Buckley aud family. OF
Coal Valley. visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Barsley last week.
Thomas German and wife have
gone to housekeeping in James
Thompson's house.
Andrew Roy. of Chicago, who has
been visiting here with his sister.
Mrs. William Terrell, returned home
Thursday.
Will Hayes and his sister, Miss
Annie, and Miss Laura Osborne, OF
Cable, passed through for Rock ISL
and Saturday.
DR.. Martin, of Sherrard, and AL.
fred Tilliman. of Cable, are having q
telephone put up between here and
Cable, going from DOCS" drug
store to Alfred Tilliman's store at
Cable.
James Nowry. of the school trus-
tees. says there will be school again
as soon as the new Congregations
church is completed, as they have
ronfod tho he co~ont for chat vnr
pose for this winter, and he says he
thinks they will be ready to start
school in about two weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11

A MICHIGAN young woman. with a
revolver, held at bay 20 men who
had been sent to lay piece of rail-
road track through her land. Then
one Of the construction force, with
more sense than all of the others put
together. engaged the belligerent
lady in conversation, and while she
was talking about the matter the
men put down the track. This is by
no means the first time in the his
tory Of the world that a woman's
tongue has proved the cause of her
undoing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11

First Dstrict-Mann. rep. ...........2s72 rs
SECOND District Lorimer. rep. .26, 736
Third Dfstrict-Belknap, rep. .......... 500
Fourtn pstrlct.Mils, rep................ 2.110
Elitn Distr1ct-W hite. rep................ 3O16
sixth Irstrtct-Cook, rep................. 6.5so
Seventh District-Foss. rep. 20 a97
Eighth District-Hopkins, rep. .....Ia.I2l
Ninth Distrfct-Hltt, rep IL ,.Os
Ienth Dstrict-Prince. rep. .l5.1ts
Eleventh District-Reeves, rep.......... 242
Iwelfth Ostrtct-Cannon. rep........... 1883
Thirteenth District-W arner. rep. s523
fourteenth DistrictCGran, rep. 1.73l
FIFTEENTH DiStrict-Marsh, rep. .......... 800
sixteenth District-H inrichsen. dem. 6.l43
seventeenth Overwhelmingly. rep. %
eighteenth Rstrsct-Jett, dem. ......... l $50
Nineteenth District-Hunter. dem ........ I o6S
twentieth Dlstrict-Campbell. dem. 800. 2.15a
Iwenty-hrst DStrict-Baker. dem. ....... 402
Twenty-second District-Smith. rep. Ass
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11
Cloaks, Jackets and Furs.

Plain black bsaver cloaks, three
quarter length. box front. plated
back, inlsid velvet collar, worth
" so. for this sale IS 80.
Black boucle jacket, shield front.
high collar and new sleeves, quarter
faced. button trimmed, usual price
$1,000. for this sale $3.50.
Misses jackets (size 8 TO Is years)
fine beaver cheviot and boucle, very
latest, q manufacturer's sample
line), very newest styles, shield
fronts, high collars, puff sleeves and
button trimmed. - %, $3.50, $3.50
and IS uP to SIS. worth 40 per cent
more.
French coney fur cspes. so inches
long, 10O-inch sweep. inch collar.
full satin lined. cheap at $40, for this
sale t5.Ss.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11

Ss-inch silk finished Henrietta,
usual price 75c, for this sale SOC per
yard.
4O-inch black lizard soliel In all
the latest designs, usual price 81, for
this sale 75c per yard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11

The next time an alderman calls
up the track right question on the
river front, he might ask for spe-
eial commission to inquire into the
matter Of gates ordered there some
months ago,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11

The best salve In the world for
cuts, bruises, sores, ulosrs, salt
rheum, fever sores, setter, chapped
hands, chilblains, corns and all skin
eruptions, and positively cures
piles or no pay required. Il 10 guar.
anteed to give perfect satisfactio or
money refunded. Price Is cents per
box. For sale bv Hsrts d UllemeyeY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11

DESPITE the farce of last summer,
apropos Of the river front track
right, the council seems to have the
audacity to bring it up again. Do
the aldermen think the people of
Rock Island are as incapable of dis
comment as some Of the municipal
statesmen pretend to be?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11

ACCORDING to the latest Cantonian
advices President-elect Mckinley
has chosen Senator Allison as his
premier. The Hawkeye is a great
statesman, but if he is the man
selected, all the vigor that will be
injected into the foreign policy for
some years to come will have ceased
when Cleveland and Olney close up
shOD
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11

"Mystic Cure" for rheumatism
and neuralgia cures in 1 to s days.
Its action upon the system is re-
markable and mysterious. It re-
moves at once the cause, and the
disease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly relieves, Is cents.
Sold BY Otto Grotjan. druggist. Rock
Island, and Gust Schlegel & Son, 220
West Second street. Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11

The Chicago Dispatch says: I'VE
pause long enough to inquire what
party Carl Schurz expects to desert
in 19OO."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11

WITH Foraker and Tillman in the
senate together that staid body is
likely to be started by some lively
debates of the fire-eating kind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11

IT begins to look as if the mayor
and council were about as competent
to handle the storm drain as they
were the levee question.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11
Nov Plumbing Elrm.

Stewart & Glass, successors to N.
Yerbury. $50 Twentieth street,
plumbing. heating and lighting. Re-
pairing . speciality. Good work and
prompt attention. Telephone 1882.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11
veilinQ.

rs inch all wool berge yelling. us.
ual price S5c. for this sale l0c pei
yard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11
STOP LOSING MONEY.

Speculate judiciously and svoid Ill rieks.
Our Cooperative syudicsfe Plan, endorsed By
reading nnancterr, IN unprecedented success.
70 PER CENT
profits weekly-our record.
NEW SYNDICATE NOW forming.
Prospects, giving fun part,eulars, also Market
Letter mailed free write for IL.
OeWoR = Co., 0anksRs ana 1roksrs,
Daak 0sfsssasss. % 1guaA0aV. u. J. CiV.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11

For WORKOUT business men moth.
ING equals d. Kay's Rsnovator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11

Existing trade continues.
Makes prevailing prices uni
formly lower than ever in
the history OF our wonderful
growing business - always
cheaper than elsewhere. Our
Toy Exposition is now open.
Holiday purchases cared for
until wanted. This week
We name prices on seasopable
merchandise that will be
bread winners to our custo-
mers. Visitors equally well
come rs purchasers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11

Tho Vote For Illinois ConEressmep.
The official canvass of votes in Illi-
nois gives the following pluralities
for congress-:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11

EOR SALE OR TRADE-A GOOD 5.Roo,
II house on Nineteenth street lot .oxs-.
viii trade for . farm. Reidy Bros
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-11

ENOR SALE HAVING DECIDED To
Il leave the city viii place the following
real estate for sale ut avery low figure No-
avenue: also my re sidence on Seventh ayenne
ana Nineteenth street; vacant lot on Nine.
teenth street and Seventh h enue snI.D fe 81.
vac ant lot on Nineteenth IoxIOD: house
ana lot zig Nineteenth street: one donnie
house on seventh avenue. between Fifteenth
and Seventeenth streets; also one houss. and
lot,'r Seventeenth street. For further ir-
formation call at is,s Seventh avenue or M
Reidy Brcs.' real estate once. Mayer Rosen-
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-11-01
IN THE PLAY HOUSES.
Attractions at Both Theatres During
the Coming Week.
''Dorcas" at the Opera House on
Election Night and "a Breezy
Time" at the Grand-The Bills
During the Past Week-General
News and Comments on Matters
Pertaining to the Stage.

Manager Reister offers as the attraction
to patrons of the Opera House on election
night the charming operate comedy
'Dorcas," by Harry and Edward Pouton'
authors of 'Erminie" and 'Niobe." Dor
cas-" is a comedy set to music, an opera
without a chorus. The story is rather
complicated to admit of condensed repeti-
ton. 1t is unpretentious and operatically
improbable. but it afforded excellent OPP
portunity for the introduction of the vocal
portions. The music is good from first to
last. Sometimes the stream of a few bars
suggests a familiar air in "Erminie'' but
the melody straightway takes itself into
original channels of new beauty. An eX-
change commenting upon a recent produc-
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-11-01
GEO. M. SHOOK & co

the white metal. Many Republican
miners with whom ! have a personal
acquaintance, have openly stated their
intention of voting the Democratic ticket
straight. and say they are especially
interested in the Congressional fight be-
ing fought between Brown and Dayton.
Judging from the portion of the State
over which have travelled, Democratic
victory in this State is assured, with a
majority ranging from 5000 to 1900.
The recent address of John Mcbride to
the miners, asking them to vote against
the gold standard, will doubtless have
a great influence. as the miners all over
the State are great admirers Of this i'm
portant parsonage in mining affairs"
Charles Arnold, a miner from MineraI
county. who has always been a staunch
Republican. was present at the meet
ing. and stated his intention of voting
for both Bryan and Brown. He says
a large per cent of the miners with
whom he has come in contact, are Of
the same opinion, and will vote the same
ticket as he.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-11-01
WASHINGTON.

washington. Pa, October 3l.-Cards are
out announcing the marriage Of Miss
Maud Chart of this place, and f. A. Rob
inson. of Marietta, Ohio. to take place on
November 18th.
The safe burglars who were captured
last Sunday morning In the United States
express Office at this place, have been
identified as dangerous criminals. and a
speedy trial and a severe sentence IS no
doubt in store for them.
Miss Mary Barber, of Wheeling Island,
Is visiting friends at this place.
George McClain, OF Claysyille was a
Washington visitor on Thursday
over two thousand people went to Pitts
burg from this place to-day to witness the
football game between j. 4. c. and w.
and J.
The Democrats will parade on Monday
evening al this place.
The y. VI. G. A. foot ball team went TO
waynesburg to-day to play the college
team of that place.
Mrs A. T. Branson, who has been Wis
iting friends in cleveland has returned
home.
Mrs. r. W. Thompson attended the
meeting OF the Presbyterian Womans' Sy-
nod All Philadelphia this week.
The college faculty granted permission
20 a1I students who were Old enough to
vote 10 go home and cast a ballot. Many
students left for their homes on Friday
and Saturday.
Hon. j. i. Finley. Of Monongahela' was
I'm town on Friday.
aff-- Ar.rt- Hanna NJ CauuOugbuTg. Wis
tied friends In town on Wednesday.
Isidore Schoenthal was in New York on
business this week.
Miss Todd Baird. OF Wheeling, spent n
portion Of the past week with Washing
ton friends
Robert Stedman and family have remov-
ed from Fremont, Ohio. to this place
Mrs. c. J. Horn. Of Uhrichsville, Ohio IS
visiting relatives at this place.
Harry a. Jones and sister Miss Mary,
visited friends at Wheeling on last Sun
day.
Mrs. Samuel Hazlett has returned from
Springfield. III.
Mrs. C. Lee French. Of Cumberland. Nd.
has returned to her home after a visit
here.
The Trinity Hall Cadets gave n very
successful dance at their hall on Friday
evening.
Miss katherine Baird entertained a num-
her of her young friends in handsome
manner on Tuesday evening.
The Rev. John W. Jones. Of Algona, Ia,
and Miss Sara Josephine Reynolds. Of
Washington, will be married on November
| 4th.