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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-24
CARE FOR EMPLOYEES.
Tho Plan Which a Large Manufacture
Found Successful.

Tho Plan Which a Large Manufactures
Found Successful.
The question, "What is to become of
the old MANI" is one that is frequently
discussed. Generally it is meant to ap-
ply to men who have not been able to
save sufficient money to support them
in their declining years and whose eco.
nomio efficiency has become impaired
by the passing Of years. To be depend
ent upon their children or relatives is
a humiliation that would imbitter that
part Of their lives which should be free
from care. The almshouse is horror Of
degradation from which they shrink.
In some countries the governments have
endeavored to solve the problem by q
system of labor pensions. This is done
in Germany; but. despite its merits, it
still savors of charity or paternalism.
A few individuals have sought for o
solution in this country. In at least one
community the employer of 1000 men
insures the lives of all his workmen up
to s., 900. and after % years of continu-
GUS service an employee may retire and
continue to draw full wages as long as
he lives To do this the employer says
that it costs him not over per cent of
his wages account, which he regards as
the cheapest possible insurance against
strikes and against the disturbance
caused by constantly changing his work
ing force. He puts by every year that
small percentage of his profits to the &C.
count Of wear and tear upon labor. just
as he does a larger percentage to the &C.
count of wear and tear upon machinery.
He is an earnest advocate Of national
labor pension and insurance system-not
by the government but by an associa-
ton of employers. New York Mail and
Express
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-24
Reported Cause os the Trouble.
TESTIFIED, ALTHOUGH INSANE.
Another Interesting Event On the Litiga-
ton Tor NJ. Mintscr'. Estate.

81. Paul. Dec. 2L-1n the Mintzer es-
tate controversy yesterday a sensation
was created by the calling TO the stand
% Justice II. c. Burgess. who L. alleged
by joseph Waters 20 have married him
or March -. iSS2. and Mrs. Anna II.
Nln,xer. Justice burgess Is now an in
mate 81 Rochester insane asylum. ard
counsel fer Waters sirenously objected
% the admission 81 his evidence. but
was cverruied by Probate Judge Will
rich.
Burgess denied having everperformed
marriage ceremony between the
couple. and declared that the marriage
certificate presented by Waters. and
upon which he based his claim 10 the
estate % Mrs. Mihtser. was n counter
felt. and oily an imitation Of his hand
writing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-24
60msthiriG 20 Know.

j: may be worth something &c
know that the very best medicine 20,
restoring the tired out nervous sys
tom to q healthy vigor is Electric
Bltters. This medicine is purely
vegetable. acts by giving tone to the
nerve centers in the stomach, gently
stimulates the Liver and Kidneys
anu aids these organs in throwing on
in. purities in the blood. Electric
Bitters improves the appetite. aids
digestion. and is pronounced by
those who have tried 1t as the very
best blood purifier ond nerve tonic.
Try it. Sold for so cents or 81 De,
hottie ct Harts & Ullemeyer's drug
store
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-24

There are now g. societies in the
United States membership in which de.
Ponds on descent from ancestors who
distinguished themselves by coming
over to America at an early date or BY
being officers in American wars prior to
1861. Most of them are IN fourishing
condition The old aristocratic Circin.
natl leads them IN age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-24
White ueu.~ To he Kept Quiet

Washington. Dec. 2t-During the re-
maintsr Of the present week the White
House win practically lie closed 10 all
except those who call upon urgent Of
hcial business or who have engage
nenss 10 see the president. In order
that Mckinley may consider some i'm
poriant questions and obtain a needed
rest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-24
10 All Ages Of The World

Good Wine has been regarded 80 DO
tent factor In regsining and preservirg
good health. do you know where 10
get the bcst' The Em-El Family
Liquor House. i106 Third avenue,
has gained q standing In this CON-
munity ~ being the only Wholesale
house having q legal right N retail
their wines aud whistles Ia any
quantity 10 suit your needs. Their
position ~ Wholesale and retsil deal
ers affords you the security not found
elsewhere % obtaining the purest
wines and WHISTLES at one-hslf the
prices prevailing elsewhere. In
hath they are . Joy, in illness In.
dispen sible. Our special stock and
prices Tor the holiday trade will EN-.
phasize Jour Christmas merry.mak.
ing.
California wincs-Pcr'. sherry. Angelica, Nh.
cst.i and Ca,awbs, PEAR. Old. 81 ~ per gallon.
Le-s qnarttss a. pruportiruafe prizes.
lmpotied sweet wiue--rcrtueal forts spanish
sherric., Muscaiel. Mateiia and Mslsss. o. q
psr esilnn.
wbi-sics. guaranteed p,re and - represepsed-
reurc-c. ysus shi, g iipsr rsri,n. ese sqaari
or,rn,ai. -r-cisi. - per gallon. &c . qusrt:
Telegram. wears Old. . fopsr galiou, 81 a9usrt
Te.errin' ~ jes-s cid, - ~ y q gallon, els
qtsri
Fiue Br-niy for NInce seai, 81 80 per sal,os,
Toc aqnsrt
optn evening. until ~ ocio,h.
Telephone on-iSL
The Em.EI.
Famay Liquor sSrr. r7cs Third aveuae.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-24

banking laws. William NJ. Singieriy,
publisher of the Philadelphia Record. Is
president Of both companies. and the
same men. with one exception. act as
officers and directors. The first infor-
nation the public received that the
barks were in trouble was In the form
OF notice TO That effect posted on the
door q the building occupied jointly by
the two concerns. a statement Of as
sstts and liabilities Is not given. but IL Is
stated that the deposits of the Chestnut
Street hank amounted to 1,10o. 900 and
az the trust company to 81. 100000.
Wants to Go Into Liquidation.
President SinEierly gave out a brief
statement last night, In which he said:
We are working to secure the indebt-
edress ~ the two banks so that they
can go Into voluntary liquidation and
thus avoid a receivership." Deputy
Comptroller % the Treasury George NJ.
Coffin. who was sent here from Wash
IN yton by Comptroller Eckels. said:
''The matter of putting the Chestnut
Street National bank into voluntary
liquidation has been taken IN by Phila-
deiphia men Of great financial ability.
Their FIRST step will be to ascertain the
value q he assets If the bank. They
must first b. satisfied that they have n
value sufficient 20 warrant them in as
suming the Indebtedness"
One rian That Wa. Abandoned.
Coffin viii remain here several DAYS
aiding the men who have taken upon
o A. -. a.. Il
gerry from his financial difficulties. 1t
was known for some time in banking
circles that Sincerly's banks were in
trouble. and the national bank examin-
ct. u II said. was aware Of the condi-
ton % affairs. "Wednesday night n
number % the leading bank officials Of
the city held n conference lasting until
nearly3 O'Clock yesterday morning con-
adering the matter Of raising sufficient
money &c relieve Singerly's hanks Of
their distress. II IL understood that n
proposition TO float 100000 preferred
stock of the Philadelphia Record had
been practically agreed to when the
discovery was made that because ~ the
involved condition of the trust COM
pany's finances this sum would rot he
within several hundred thousand dol
iars % the amount required.
Eeported Cause of the Trouble.
The statements OF the cause Of the
failure current here are that IL was
primarily due 60 the loss Of much mon
ey by singcriy In his unproductive pa
pr mill At Elkton. Nd. ore 81 the larg-
est In the country. One statement
placed the sum thus involved at nearly
si.eoo.eee singerly also has much mon
Fey invested In other enterprises in this
and other cities. There are strorg hopes
that every creditor Of the bank viii he
raid IN full The net earnings Of The
Record last year are said TO have been
s.D.eoa. more than sufficient 20 pay div
blends on n sum sufficient TO pay all
singeriy's Indebtedness to the hanks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-24
TOO MUCH OF A LOAD.
Gets Editor singerIy. Of PhiIadeI.
phia. Into a Bad Hole as
TO Finances.
THREE MILLIONS IN CASH NEEDED

10 Make His Two Big Ranking Concerns
SQUARE With Their Creditors-Tried 10
Ron Them In Addition 10 a Metropolitas
Journal. . Paper Mil and Various Other
Enisrprises - Hopes 10 Pay Dollar for
Dollar In Due Time.
Philadelphia Dec ga sensation
was created In this city yesterday by
the announcement of the suspension VI
the Chestnut Street National bank. re-
garded as one Of the strongest financial
Institutions In the city. The suspension
carried with u the closing Of the Chest
nut Street Trus; ard Saving Fund COM
psny. doing business under the state
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-24
10 SON. rhi.ss Qaicliy in car.,,n..

Grrenboro. v. c.. Dec. si.-Promptly
al I'VE minutes TO !: o'clock yesterday
SONY Ryan. who on Dec. q hrutaily
murdered his wife. Was hanged. His
nsSk was dislocatsd b. tho tau
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-24

Nsrvinc and thank God that u has bright
eued my days, icnvthsned ny il'e and saved
ne frcm the horrursof nervous pru=tratlon.-
~. Miles, Remedies are sold ~ all drug
FISTS un,.r q positive guarantee, Grs; bottle
leneats or mnn.y refunded. Brok on IIeass
and Nerve. sent tree % all applicants
DIR MILES MEDICAL Gu, ElkhAst. la.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-24
Bsf Klan-y 1rosblss

Taere is nothing better than Foley's
Kidney Cure. Everyone Who tries IL
Will agree to this. For sale by T. H.
Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-24

and DO AZ rest One
physician said I had
consamption. forIhad
a cough that gave ne
NJ rest. But . rOoi
ODD physician whu~e
me,ilrine hat failed.
advised M 10 u.s. NJ.
Niles Restorative
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-24
PROUD OF HIS CRIMES.
A boy Footpad Tell. the Story Of His Ex-
ploits.

+. Jacob Erb, the i6-yoar-oid footpad
who was arrested in Chicago with man
named Frank Williams for holding up
citizen. feels that he has covered himself
with glory aud that the youths of the fu.
ture will envy him for his daring and
bravery. He expects place in police an
nails by the side Of Jesse James and the
Younger boys This is the story he told
at the police station after his arrest:
Let EN- do wat dcy like wild me. !
don't care now. You see. it's jus like
dis; Me stepmothcr didn't like me ways.
She was too partic' lar 60 when ] got
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-24

nerves are crying out for assistance.
The cry should be needed in time. Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
was prepared to meet the needs of
woman's system at this trying period
of her life.
The Vegetable Compound is an in
MIGRATING strengthened OF the female
organism. 1t builds up the weakened
nervous system and enables a woman
to pass that grand change trium-
phantly.
1t does not seem necessary for us to
prove the honesty of our statements,
but it is pleasure to publish such
grateful words as the following:
~ have been using Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound for some
time during the change of life and it
has been saviour of life unto me.
can cheerfully recommend your medi-
cine to all women, and / know it will
give permanent relief. l would be
glad to relate my experience to any
sufferer. "-MRs. DELLA WATSON, 524
West 5th St, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-24
THE TURN OF LIFE

Is the most important period in a wo-
mans existence. Owing to modern
methods Of living, not one woman in q
thousand approaches this perfectly
natural change without experiencing
a train of very annoying and some
times painful symptoms.
Those dreadful hot flashes, sending
the blood surging to the heart until it
seems ready to burst, and the faint
feeling that follows, sometimes with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-24

chills, as if the
heart were go
ing to stop for
good, are symp-
toms of a dam
gerous nervous
trouble. Those
hot flashes are
just SO
many calls =
ture for ~
help. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-24

We know Of no review published, In this
country or in Europe. which combines so SUCCESS
fully as the AMERICAN MONTHLY the alertness
I timeliness. and energy Of journalism with the
sound Judgment. carefully weighed opinion, exact
knowledge, and well-chosen English Of the purely
literary periodical. The Outlook.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-26
Personal Mention.

DR.. Phillips, of Cuero, was in the city
yesterday.
Col Cheney Prouty, of Eagle Pass,
is in the city.
j. C. Roberts and bride, are in the
city from Dallas.
Eli Burch, is in the city from Devine
and is at the Arcade.
Mr.. H. d. Kampmann left today for
Chicago on business.
Walter Hunt, stockman, is at the
Arcade from Campbellton.
Sam Lewen and Green Davidson, of
Victoria, are at the Menger.
Mrs. L. p. Hunt is visiting Mrs. Tom
o. Murphy, her mother, in this city.
r. S. Miller, a civil engineer, of Tam
pico, Mexico, is at the Arcade hotel.
Mr.. John 3. Walter is on a visit to
La Grange, where he has many friends
Manager George H. Walker, of the
Grand Opera house is out Of town to-
day.
II. e. Criswell, sheriff Of Dewitt
county, is dt tiie <ai'aue ii""
KUN.
r.. s. Scott, a soldier from Ft. Brown,
arrived in the city this morning and is
stopping at the Arcade.
w. t. Musick, travelling passenger
agent of the International and Great
Northern, is in the city.
Mr.. /. ]. Roberts, well known COM
mercial man of Baltimore, is In the city
accompanied by his bride.
Capt SAMSON, candidate for collector
of customs, was in the city yesterday,
interviewing his acquaintance.
S. l.. Snyder, representing Koerner
& Hays, lithographing establishment,
OF Buffalo, N. Y, is at the Arcade.
Miss Nealy McFarlan, who has been
visiting Miss Madge Byrne, at Adkins,
returned home Wednesday, accompan-
led by Miss Byrne.
Mr.. NJ. p Baugh, the Floresville and
Stockdale lumber merchant. spent
Thanksgiving day with his family on
Mesquite street yesterday.
Col. VIM. Denton, of San Diego, Cal,
who has been visiting his son-in-law,
S. w. Scott, left for Tamolipas, Mex,
with several capitalists of Chicago, to
purchase ranch property.
Mr.. and Mrs. Miller, formerly of this
city, but late of Wisconsin, are in the
city on a visit accompanied by their
two children. Mrs. Miller is a sister
| of Deputy u. S. Marshal John b.
Walter.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-26
TIM MURPHY COMING.

Tim Murphy, of "a Texas Steer
fame will present an artistic double
bill at each performance at the grand
Opera House Sunday and Monday ev-
ening and Monday matinee, Nov. Is
and 20, consisting of the humorously
pathetic study, "Old Innocence" and
the Dramatic sensation, "Sir Henry
Hypnotized." "Old Innocence" is an
American version of the famous French
play Les Petits Oiseaux," laughing
success in three merry acts that
boasts of three year run in Paris and
two years in London. The same
source from which "A Pair of Spec
tacles" derives it's English version but
the character novelty, ''Sir Henry Hyp-
noticed" is entirely different and
most original as it introduces droll Tim
as an impersonatort of many famous
actors. in their most celebrated charac-
tiers, and on account of the extraor-
binary prominence of the organization
managers, Rigsby & Walker not only
endorse and recommend 1t to their pat
rons but guarantee it in every parti-
cular.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-26
HAWAIIAN CABLE.
British Want To Land One-France
Objects.

bTlllSH " ant ~ hohu INV - Ae'a~N
objects.
New York, Nov. 26-The Washington
correspondent of the Herald is author
ity for the following:
1t is said to be the desire of the British
government that the United States
shall authorize British company to
land a cable on one of the Hawaiian
islands, this cable to connect Canada
and Australia. Such authorization is
opposed by the French government, on
the ground that the laying of cable
with British capital, would place Great
Britain in control of Geographic sys-
tenn reaching around the entire world
and that in event of war before a mes
sage could be transmitted the British
governments consent would have to
be obtained. In case Great Britain
was engaged in ihostillities, diplomat
pointed out, it would be practically inn
possible for France to send message
over any cable which did not pass
through British territory except that
which connects France and Cape Cod,
Mass.
NJ. Patenotre has made representa-
ton on the subject to Secretary Sher-
man, who said he did not think 1t
would make much difference; this gov
eminent could use the cable IL 1t desir-
ed and in case of necessity an OPPOSE
ton line could be established. The
French officials, however, point out
that in case of war between Great Brit
ain and the United States, the govern
ment would find itself seriously handi-
capped if the cable were under British
control.
Information has reached here
that agents of the British company in
terested in the cable enterprise and the
consul general of Great Britain in Hon
olulu are making a determined effort to
secure a recommendation for the Dole
authorities to the United States that
the British company be allowed to
land a cable. Mr.. Sewall, the diplo-
matte representative of this govern
ment to Hawaii, is wholly opposed to
the granting of such permission on the
ground that such action would be pre-
judicial to the interests Of this govern
ment. 1t is impossible for the Dole
authorities to give permission to lay
a cable, on account of the reciprocity
treaty between Hawaii and the United
States.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-26
THANKsGIvING OUTING.

A jolly party spent Thanksgiving day
out on the line of the Gulf Shore rail-
way yesterday in a special train at
the invitation of President Geo. Dull
mig, and the following composed the
party: ."H q" ~
Mayor Caliaghan. Colonel George w.
Breckenridge, President Geo. Dtl1nig,
Mr.. ]. S. Lockwood, Major Dutton,
Judge r. B. Green. Capt, w, j. Page,
T. H. Micklejohn, Capt T, d. Cobbs
and wife, City Clerk Vinke, Bryan
Houston. and wife. VIII Pancoast and
wife. A. c. Pancoast and wife. p. H.
|Swearingen and wife, Mrs. Dullnig.
Gus Bonnet, DR.. j. NJ. Cain and wife,
Mr.. J. w. Graves, w. II. Maverick and
daughters, Capt. Shardein and Mr.. Jud
Fry and wife. tts4
Col. Brackenridges priytae car
Fernridge was used by the party. and
the majority went as far as Stockdaie,
though the mayor. with Messrs. Page
and Micklejohn stopped off at Adkins
to shoot quail, while Messrs. Bracken-
ridge and Lockwood left the party at
Sutherland Springs. The train left at
$50 a. m, and had full right-of-way all
day, returning at 5 p. m. Mayor CAL
laghan brought in an opposum as the
result of his exploits and today mourns
the loss as a fine hen from his coop
in consequence of harboring the animal
for a forthcoming feast.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-26
WILL ARBITARATE ARMAPA

New York City, N. Y, Nov. 20
Advices from the Herald's cores
pondent in Montevideo, Uruguay, state
that Senior Julio Herrera has requested
the police to guard him, fearing that
his political enemies are at work to
murder him. The rumor that Presi-
dent Cuestas will dissolve the Congress
and establish a dictatorship is persis-
tently circulated.
The majority of the Brazilian Con-
gress. says the Herald's correspondent
in Rio Janeiro, will approve the treaty
with France submitting to arbitration
the Amapa question. Several new ar
rests for completely in the plot against
President Moraes have been made in
Rio Janiero.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-26
FIRE IN A PASTORS HOUSE.

At 1925 this morning the fire depart
ment was called to the residence of
Rev. Theo. Bogisch, the newly married
pastor of the German Lutheran In
manuel Evangelical church, corner
Santa Clara and Center streets, to ex-
tinguish a well established fire that
was raging in the stable close to the
residence and which threatened not
only his residence but the adjoining
residences.
Engine No. hose reel, No. 8 engine
and reel, and No. 6 hose wagon attend
ed and after some sharp, hard work
succeeded in saving small part of
the stable and the front portion of
the residence. The loss is about $1,000
which is covered by insurance. There
is no cause assigned for the blaze.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-26
FURIOUS FIRE.

Clayton, ". NJ; Nov. pa prairie
fire is sweeping over the country south
of this point. The course of the fire is
through a great. cattle range belt and
over 200 miles there is no barrier in
its path. The wind is blowing very
hard from the north. Thousands of
sheep are in danger and are being rush
ed to places of safety. Should the
wind change to the south, as is now in
dicated, by clearing skies, the. danger
will not be so great, otherwise there
is no estimating the probable destruc-
ton So far only two ranches have
been destroyed, but many are now ex-
posed
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-26
THE MORAES PLOTS.

Belgica Antarctic Exposition Arrives at
Rio.
New York. Nov. 26.-The Herald's
correspondent in Rio Janiero, Brazir,
telegraphs that four more deputies
have been arrested in connection with
the attempt on the life of President
Moraes.
The Journal Del Rio Janeiro announc-
es that the Rothchilds, of London, have
given credit of $4,000, 200, (s10, 000, 00O)
On the strength of this announcement
Brazilian stocks rose I'd, but after
ward fell to 70 1-32d, where they re-
manned firm.
The correspondent of the Herald in
Rio Janeiro says the italian legation
there has received information from
Spiritus to the effect that many Ital-
ians have quit the country, fearing
further trouble from the people.
DR.. Raconitza, of the Belgica Ant
arctic exploring party, has arrived at
Punta Arenas, where he is arranging
for the arrival of the expedition. He
states that the object of the expedition
is not to reach the pole, but to reach
the open sea discovered three years
ago by the whaler Jason, OFF the coast
of Victoria land. Gerlach and Racon-
itza will remain there, while the Bel
gica will go to Sydney to make re-
pairs SGD
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-26
FOOTBALL.

The football game at San Pedro park
yesterday afternoon between the San
Antonio team and the Deaf and Dumb
team of Austin resulted in victory
for San Antonio by a; score Of to o.
Touchdowns were made by Keller and
Brown. The attendance was about
700. e5a r.. rI' a'
Yesterday morning the Seaieys de-
feated the West Texas team in the
game for the local scholastic champi-
onship, the score being 6 to L. The Pea
cocks have Withdrawn from the race.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-26
GAVE 'EM A TURKEY.

Judge Enoch Griff Jones presented
Captain Ellis and the Excelsior guards
with handsome Thanksgiving turkey
yesterday, which the boys disposed of
last night.
The attendance at the exhibition
drill and dance in Convention hall last
night was large and quite sum OF
money for the benefit Of the company
was raised.
The next medal drill of the company
will be December %.