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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-25
Whitney side-Barspring

pleasant riding wagon. Also all styles and pat
terms of Carriages, Buggies, Jaggers, Jenny
Linds and Phmtons l keep hand large
stock but am prepared to fill orders at short
notice Prices suited to the times, and satisfac-
ton guaranteed \ liberal discount allowed on
old vehicles in exchange for new ones. 1 use
altogether the Old Reliable
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-25

To AH Whom IT AfGy Concern:
take this method of announcing to the
farming community of jefferson and adjoining
counties, that L do all kinds of Machine Re-
pairing, such as Traction and Portable En-
gines. Wheat Threshers, Grain Drills. Wheat
Fans, Corn Shelters. and in fact all kinds of
Repairing, in both Wood and Iron: also make
Smoke Stacks for Stationary and Portable En-
gines, Patching Steam Boilers, and putting in
new fews or tubes. Am prepared to do all
L Md nf
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-25
Dress M aking.

Mrs Virginia soudcrs desires to give notice
that she is prepared to do all kinds of Dress
Making, at her home on North West street
Has the latest styles and fashions. Returns
thanks for past patronage, and invites ladies
wishing work done to give her a call
Feb. 25-tf-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-05-25
NoRTHMARD.

Train 4OS and 4S6 connects with Southern
p r At Harrisenburg At 90 a. m. and $50
D. M, for Strasburg Junction and Harpcr's
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-10
Sila& In New YarlS.

A figure that was for time familiar
in up town streets has now appeared
down town. 1t is that Of man in the
garb OF q countryman carrying an old
fashioned valise, upon which All adver.
tisement is painted. Up town he return.
ed at intervals to the shore he came
from, looked up ct the sign over the
door and then walked in, to start out
again presently On another round.
Down town he carries two valises, q
small, fiat valise of the alligator mouth
kind, upon the side of which is marked
the name "Silas." The other, a big,
square, glazed valise, bears the name
and announcement Of down town no.
tel.
Silas. wearing clothes from way
back, his trousers tucked in his boots,
and red bandanna around his neck,
smooth faced and wearing spectacles,
and with look Of profound innocence
upon his coun.enance, wanders about
through the busy streets in the lower
part Of the city. He attracts attention,
and that is his business. Incidentally
he adds one TO the many odd, pictur.
esque and interesting features Of the
City's varied show. New York Sun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-10
PECULIAR COURT CASE.
An irJunes;en Restraining the casryinE
Dat Of Jadss shAw.s Decree.

An IrJune;;en Restraining the carryinS
Dat Ut Jad&s shsw's Dterse.
The hearing in an injunction, 10.
sued BY Judge Ramsay, restraining
the execution Of decree Of Judge
Shaw, Was set before Judge Gest this
morning. The proceedings grow
out Of land deal involving John p.
Hook, Samuel Horning and Frank P.
Stabler, all Of Whiteside county.
Judge Shaw's decision, given after
his term OF Office had expired. practi.
cally deprived Hook OF further inter-
est in the property, which was encum.
bered BY mortgages. etc, and which
had been owned jointly BY himself
and Horning and Stabler. The poiu,
raised In applying for the restrain
ing wri: was that Judge Shaw had
given his decision after his tern
as judge had expired.
Judge Geet gave an hour to hear.
ing the csse ut noon, and continued
II until this evening. C. c. McMs.
hon, Of Fa!ton. and Judge W. j. Nc
Coy. Of Clinton. represent Hooks
and c. L. Sheldon, OF Sterling, the
defendants, who seek Q dissolution oil
the injunction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-10
DEATH OF MRS. COMET.
Esteemed Rock islsn1 Lady Pas,ss
away.

Esteemed Rock isl.ni Lady Pas,ss
away.
Mrs. Phoebe Comet. wife OF Joseph
Comet, died at 12:45 this morning of
paralysis at the home OF her daugh-
ter. Mrs. L. c. Beardsley. s07 Twen-
ty-first street. She was born at
Darlington, N. Y, Feb. IL, 1922,
and came to Iii, OILS about 1913.
She Was one Of the early settlers of
Rock Island. and was ever active In
all enterprises for good. perfect
wife and mother and friend to all
humanity. She leaves with her hus-
band. ex-County Clerk Comet, one
daughter, Mrs. Beardsley. Services
will be held at 2 o'clock p. m. Satur-
day from the saddened home.
The funeral OF the late E. G..
Nourse was held from his late home
in Moline at 1880 this morning. Rev.
VI. W. Willard, Of the First Congre-
gational church there, officiating.
Doris Lodge 3l9. A. F. & A. NJ. con-
Quoted the ceremony at Riverside
cemetery in accordance with the
Masonic ritual. Everts Commandery
No. Is, Of Rock Island, acted as es.
cort to the Master Masons. The
pail bearers were: Charles Francis,
OF Davenport. and N. r. Ziegler, C..
A. Stephens, A. F. Vinton, j. w.
Good and c. A. Barnard. OF Moline.
Mssons from Davenport present
were: c. c. Campbell, DR.. A. w.
Bowman. B. +. Tillinghast, Thomas
Murray, E. w. Baker and William
Niles. There were many handsome
floral designs.
Joseph Johnston died Sunday
night at his home four miles south
west OF Reynolds, aged IL years. He
had been suffering from lung trouble
since last January. He leaves q wife
and three children.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-10
He Knew Him,

Several travellers were waiting for a
train on the veranda of southwest
Georgia hotel. 1t was a dismal, rainy
day. and one of them remarked:
This reminds me of one of Longfel.
lows poems. The Day Is Done. y"
At the mention Of the name Longfel.
low tall stranger leaned forward and
said:
"LongfellowG What do you know
bout him?"
Little" replied tho first speaker.
except that he wrote books"
IAN is he a.writin of books?" asked
the tall man. "Why, the last time |
heard of him he wuz runnin fer sheriff
an maxim Of stump speeches
"1fcar you are mistaken in the man, "
said the first speaker. laughing.
mot me-" replied the tall man.
Don't I know him? Bill Longfellow-
had squint in one eye an cut over
the other. An jest ter think-the durn.
ed FOOLS took ter writin. Atlanta
Constitution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-10
Various Society Elections.

Last evening John Morris Camp,
No. 3l5. s. w., elected the following
officers:
Captain-John Rinck.
First Lieutenant-R. p. Hampton.
Second observation-disclosures Eckhart.
Board Of Control. Henry Lid
ders, Charles Oswald and d. B.
Shaw.
Delegate to State Encampment-
r. P. Hampton; alternate. d. B.
Shaw.
Installing Ofiicer-Pass Capt. ]. B.
Lidders.
The installation takes place the
first Thursday in January, when Col.
c. X. Clark, OF Rockford. will be
present.
The Ladies' Aid society No. 8
elected the following officers:
President-Clars Hampton.
Vice President-Tillie Rinck.
Gusrd-Lora Ostrom.
Chsplain-Grace Dodson.
Assistant Gaide-Bessie Foster.
Tressurer-Anna Rinck.
Inside Guard-Mary Studer.
Outside Guard-Lottie Foster.
Judge Advocate-J II. Lidders.
st. Paul lodge No. 1O7. X. P, has
elected the following officers:
c. C--S. M. Arndt.
V.C.-William HARE.
Prelate-T. +. Siebert.
NJ. E.-Henry Frick.
X. X. & 3. and NJ. F.-S. K.
Wright.
l. G.-J. s. Darrah.
d. G.-Joseph Rosenfield.
Trustees-J. Frank Robinson, Viii.
liam Siebert.
Rock Island chapter No. s69, Or
der OF the Esst,rn Star, has elected
the following officers for the ensuing
year:
Worthy Matron-Myra Z. Arnold.
Worthy Pstron-George McCss-
krin.
Assistant Worthy Mstron-vashti
II. Bollman.
Observation-Disclosures Krell.
Assistant Conductress - Mamie
Strawhorn.
Secretary-Jennie Johnston.
Tressurer-Margaret Schroeder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-10
FULToN's LATEST FOLLY.
Attempting TO Recover "a. wsoomen
ONE Cusdsr Bsaas sssssse.

Auemp.sng TO Recover "a. wssomsr
ono Cssdsr Bssas statute.
The trend OF the evidence sub.
misted b. the Fultonites in the special
master in chsncery proceedings on
the various iniunctions against the
Woodmen head Office removal OF last
summer. is that the office Was p.rpet-
uAlly located ct Fulton under the
bonus statute. IL is attempted TO
show through j. Z. Root, the de-
posed head consul, that he bound the
order 20 Fulton in consideration Of
contributions made OF citizens there
before !, VAS legally and consti,s-
tiorally established ss an order. The
fact thus sought to be fixed
dates tack Ito circumstances
while Roo; was yet in control OF
the order. aud when il was
threatened with destruction. A Full.
ton dispatch says II this can be
proved, "the head clerks Office
would return 10 Fulton under the
bonus Law. The evidence Of J. C..
RooI founder Of the order. 1t is be.
lieved. will DO conclusive on this
point" The hearing yesterday was
continued until nest Monday at S.er.
ling. Messrs. Jackson. OF Rock ISL
and. and Hess. Of Chicago. appeared
for the woodmen order. Tho claim
act up By the falion people shows
the folly. as well as the snimus Of
their present position. 1t looks very
much like bluff fsr The sake OF the
bondsmen In the various 10 auction
proceeding who are in for the costs
In all that has been done so far. The
Fulton people are whistling in o
grave yard TO keep up their courage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-10
The Discovery of the Dsy,

August j. Bogel, the leading
druggist OF Shreveport. La, says
"Dr. Kings New Discovery is the
only thing that cures my cough. and
1T is the best seller I have" j. F.
Campbell, merchant Of Stafford
Ari.. writes: "Dr. Kings New Dis
covery is all that is claimed for it
IL never fails, and Is q sure cure fol
consumption. coughs and colds.
cannot say enough for its merits. y
DIR. Kings New Discovery for con
sumption. coughs and colds is NO,
an experiment. 1t has been tried
for a quarter Of century, and today
stands at the head. 1t never disap
points. Free trial bottle ut Hartz &
Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-10
Try Aliens Foot ass.

a powder to be shaken into the
shoes. At this season your feet fee
swollen and hot, and get tired cas-.
lily. II you have smarting feet OF
tight shoes, try Aliens Foot-Ease
1t cools the feet and makes walking
easy. Cures and prevents swooler
and sweating feet. blisters am cal,
lous spots. Relieves corrs anG bun.
ions Of all pain and gives rest and
comfort. Try 1t today. Sold by al
druggists and shoe stores for 2.
cents. Trial packages Free. Ad
dress Allen 5 Olmsted, LIE Roy
n. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-10
COMPLICATED CHANGES,
Tho Behreus- BeBdt Gases In the CiRcu
Court Acfoss the River.

Tho Behreus- BeDdt Gases In the Circuit
Court Across tue River.
The Davenport Democrat says:
"Judge Waterman has not resigned
as judge Of the court of this district.
He will not do so until he can speci-
fy the date on which he can leave
here with all the old business cleaned
up, and q clear deck ready for his
successor. He expects to have to re-
turn here. after something of o stay
at Des Moines, in order to put the
finishing touches to some cases that
have run long time and are not to
be completed BY anyone but him.
At the same time he will try to make
the date Of his resignation as early
as possible. There are several con-
tlicting elements in the situation n.
He can't run away from the Behrens
case. The attorneys for Mrs. Beh.
rens have not vet fled their prom.
Used motion for q new trial, and have
several days in which to do this.
Manifestly no one but Judge Water.
man, who tried the case both times,
would presume to pass on the merit.
OF that motion, SO he feels compelled
to wait for that filing. On the other
hand, here comes the case of Henry
Bendt, her paramour and alleged &C.
complete. Judge Waterman can't
ltnger here long enough to try Mr..
Bendt. and he must get out OF the
way pretty soon, so that Judge Boil.
linger can take him In hand, and
there Is not such q great amount OF
time left for the calling of that case
and it must be called this term.
Judge Bollinger has not received his
commission, OF course. He can't re-
ceive 1t till there is q vacancy, and
there is no vacancy. and can be none
until Judge Waterman resigns"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-10
The Marlin R,n. CIah shoot.

The following scores were made
by the Marlin kifle Club st the the
live turkey shoot yesterday after
noon: David Upton, 7. X. Harper,
T. II. McNcvin. Lieut.. o. c. Horney,
Otto Huber. and W. l.. Freeman.
two each; Phil Mitchell, Lieut..
Charles Keller. l. Edwards, X. II
McMulleu, T.. X. Mixter. l.. Harms,
Ben. Hartz. =. D. Davis. W. X
Moore. +. II. Guyer. and A. ID
SPerry. one each. Tho regular day
for practice was changed from Thurs
day 70 Saturday. and the next live
turkey shoot will occur Saturday the
is instant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-10
Hheumss,sm Cured In "a Hou,,.

7. j. BIackmore, OF Halter 6
Blackmore. Pittsburg, Pa, says: "a
short time since I procured q bottle
o! Mystic Cure. 1t got me out OF
the house in "a hours. l took to my
bed with rheumatism nine months
ago and the Mystic Cure is the only
medicine ths: did me any good.
had five Of the best physiaians in the
city. but l received very little relief
from them." Sold by Otto Grotjan,
1901 Second avenue. druggist, Rock
Island; Gust Sctlegel & Son, 22O
West Second street, Davenp port.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-10
Fuller.

Tom Fuller, erstwhile conductor
on the c., NJ. & st. p. railway, was
in town today. He has been visit
ing in Missouri and is Fastening
back to his Milwaukee home. When
Tom stays away from the Wisconsin
metropolis too long he experiences a
wasting sensation that can only be
alleviated by his speedy return. He
is now going back on the double
quick.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-10
What win IL DO?

1t will arrest loss of flesh and
restore to a normal condition the
infant, the child and the adult. It
will enrich the blood of the anemic;
will stop the cough, heal the irrita-
ton of the throat and lungs, and
cure ineipient consumption. We
make this statement because the
experience Of twenty-five years has
proven 1t in tens of thousands of
cases. Be sure yon get SCOTT'S Emulsion
soc. and SI.oo, all druggists:
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists, New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-10
Eggs May BE Kept Fresh For Months.

lit is impossible in some sections of
the country to get perfectly fresh eggs
during the winter season." says Mrs.
:. I. Rorer i'll The Ladies' Home Jour
nal. Ito guard against this, in summer
time, when they are cheap, pack them
IN lime water, and they will keep in
good condition for three months. Pour
one gallon Of boiling water over a
pound Of lime; when settled and cold,
pour it carefully over the eggs which
You have packed. small ends down, in
a stone jar. and stand in a cool, dark
place. Eggs may also be packed in salt
anything that will close the pores Of
the shell and prevent evaporation will
preserve eggs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-10

Cascsrets Candy Cathartio. the
most wonderful medical discovery Of
she ago, pleessn, and refreshing &c
the taste. oct gon,iy end positively
on tho bowels, cleansing the entire
system. dispsl colds, cure headache,
foyer. hsbi,u.l constipation and bill.
iousness. Please buy and try . DO,
OF G. e. c. today; 10. Is, so cents.
Sold snd guaranteed 20 cure BY oil
druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-10
May Modify the Ipjuc ction,

A conference Of representatives of
the Terminal and Rock Island &
Peoria representatives was held last
night to seek an adjustment of the
levee track difficulties, but nothing
came oft. Mr.. Blair is today seeking
modification Of the injunction: to
admit Of the construction of track
90 that Flick & johnson can 20
ahead with the filing work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-10
What is
SCOTS
E nnuISi0n?

It is a strengthening food and
tonic, remarkable in its flesh-form-
ing properties. It contains Cod
Liver OIL emulsified or partially
digested, combined with the we'll
known and highly priced Hypo-
phosphites of Lime and Soda, SO
that their potency is materially
increased.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-10
McEniry.

Hon. William McEniry arrived
home from Springfield last night.
Mr.. McEniry was honored by Speaker
Curtis by being selected as one OF the
two democratic members Of the COM
mittee on notification Of the governor
that the legislature had assembl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-10

The progressive physician dis
cards drugs and employs the laws Of
nature and natures products. Thus
nature makes cures after all. It is
true that at times she gets into a
tight place and needs helping out.
Something is needed to check the
disease and start the system in the
right direction toward health. Grad
ually it is becoming recognized that
in the Juice Of the grape nature has
given US q stimulant and tonic that
will strengthen and renew all wasted
forces. When life seems blue and
existence q burden, don't take drugs.
bat take something that will
strengthen the nerves and make
rich blood. Such are our bottle ripe
wines which we want to introduce in
every household, confident that q
test will secure permanent place In
the family medicine chest. We
quote Port, Cataw bs, Sherry, Muscat,
Angelica, at Is cents per bottle.
which Is less than half the usual
price. We are also sole agents for
Clark's Pure rye. bottled in bond
under supervision of the United
States Internal Revenue Department.
which guarantees its age, purity and
strength. price $l.25 per full quart
bottle.
| The Em.EL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-10
For HcofOenepa.

Benjamin Ingerson. Of Hutton,
Ind. says he had not spoken above .
whisper for months. and one bottle
Of foley's Honey and Tar restored
his voice. Is.s used very largely BY
speakers and singers. For sale by +.
II. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-10
Tor kidney Troubles

There Is nothing better than Fo!ey's
Kidney Cure. Everyone who tries il
will agree to this. For sale by T. II.
Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-10

Just :ry . 10 eea: box Of Cascavetr,
she finest liver and bowel -egulst. z
evev ruade
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21

Mr. Angus Mackenzie. an old miner
well known as a proepector in northern
Queensland, Australia, recently arrived
from New Guinea with q large quaint
~ Of gold and thinks there il Q great
advantage in being a Scotchman- When
he left for New Guinea. he took bag
pipes with him. and Il their agency he
attributes much of the luck which fell
to his lof while prospecting for gold
He said that the natives would do any
thing for him. providing he played the
pipes 70 them az night They looked AZ.
ter him and his effects and acted rs por-
sen without other pay than the music
Of the pipes They took him over new
country and showed him where heavy
gold could b. obtained Ii il possible
that intending p~rospectors in New Gui-
nea might lay out their money to worss
advantage than in the purchase Of bag
pipes In any case. Mr.. Mackenzie re-
CARDS the pipes a. the best and most
J~udicious investment he ever made
New York sun.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21
STOP AND THINK.

Every time you make a purchase,
whether it is to your interest or not
For the nearer you keep your mon
ey in reach the more benefit you
derive from it. BY favoring us,
and buying no other than a hand
made Guckes Broom, Mops,
Whisks, Toy and Ceiling brooms.
And if your merchant don't handle
them, ask him to get them, or call
at our factory, or write us a postal
card and we will send you our
brooms. We sell both wholesale
and retail.
FARMERS wishing their
corn made up into brooms and who
havn't got the cash, should remem-
Der that we eat, and will take any
thing in the produce line for our
pay.
GUcKEs Brook MF'G. Co.,
H. F. GUcKEs, Manager.
June u. lses-y
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21
Columbia Township Trus'
tees Notice.

The undersigned, Trustee Of Columbus
Up, Dubois county, Ind, will attend 70
Township business ut his residence On
very Saturday, and persons having
ownship business TO transact are 70
luested 10 present it on that day OF ts
week.
The Township Library II kept as ts
s6ice Of the Trustee, where those Cd
titled can obtain books.
r. p. 8xrrz. Trustee.
Aug. 16th. JSot-y.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-21
GREENLAND.

Cxplssss BsrchsrsvtaA's Flrn Belief n
- Assarccc Consinssl
In The Strand Magazine q. T. Borch-
grevink reviews briefly the results Of
his visit 10 South Victoria Land in 1895.
He says:
I'm my opinion the great southern
continent 10 the Greenland Of the south,
with Just - many possibilities. ! do
fully believe that hitherto unknown
animal life will be found ON South Vic
toriA Land Captain Larsen ON the
whaler Jason brought back petrihed
wood from Graham Land. south Of Cape
Horn. which fact. Of course. proves great
climatic changes in those regions dur
ing succeeding perioda As our knowl-
edge Of the great southern continent
now stands we must believe il really
to be q continent, and not q mere accu-
mutation Of islands. AZ well from the
appearance of the land. as il has been
sighted nearly all round. as also from
sea soundings. and last, but not least,
from the nature Of those specimens Of
rocks which I brought back with me
from Victoria Land II il il all land.
il is probably Of an area twice the size
Of Australia
ALREADY the first sight Of Victoria
Land convinces one that il Is Of volcan-
ic origin The volcanoes Of Victoria
Land show . tendency . follow the
same line. From Mount Sabine to
Mount Melbourne the trend is SOUTH
southwesterly. Mount Erebus and Mount
Terror lie almost due south Of Mount
Sabine. Farther north from Mount Sa-
bine the great earth fold, ON the septum
Of which t1is chain Of volcanoes is sit
mated. probably bends q little westward.
Is shown partly by the surroundings
partly by the position of Balleny is
land Northwest Of Balleny island the
great fold trends perhaps to the knot
Of folding and that of New Zealand. the
former. perhaps. running through Roy
al Company island, and the latter
through or near Auckland island and
Macquarie island The knotting point
would probably be somewhere approx
lmately) neal the intersection Of the six
tieth parallel of south latitude with
the one hundred and fiftieth meridian
Of longitude east from Greenwich. II
would JUST Join the line of extinct VOL
canoes along east Australia ON the west.
and. perhaps. the active volcanic zone
Of the North island Of New Zealand, or.
at all vents the fold which bounds
that continent ON the east.
Traced in the opposite direction,
the volcanic zone probably runs through
Seal islands. the active volcanoes Of
and Sarsee, and through
Mount Haddington. an extinct volcano
in Trinity Land. to Paulet and Bridg-
man islands, active volcanoeS"