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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-03
AFFAIRS IN COURT,
Fate Of August Nelson, Accused
Of Burglary, Rests With
the Jury.
Is AN AGED MOLINE CITIZEN.

En:s r. fbs II ocm Of johannes jobs Dnesson
.na s,e,i, . Silver Watch aud Chair-
ysr1ict Fer the PIsfntiG IN the k' m Die
We. q ibsrt Gaze Charts C0bz.im.n OCT
On BsiI-TrisI Of Alice Merton.
The case OF Angus, Nelson went TO
the jary at 8 O'Clock this afternoon.
He was tried on = charge Of burglary.
Nelson is resident CT Moline and is
81 years Of age. Last month he en-.
tered room occupied by Johannes
Johauesscn ard stole 'hereirom sill.
yer watch and chain valued q: IS. so.
The Jurors sho will decide whether
Nelson will become CUES. AZ the
Joliet prnilentisry arc: Gust Aim.
LOT, II. X. Al5recht, J. Vermilion,
Dan Upper. Nick Baehn, Henry
Necker. Oioi Hanson, Charles Ieide.
mann, Edgar Lalin, Henry S,eckeI,
George Rsmsey, II. Pirmsnn. Mel
son was defended by j. B. Oaklesi,
while States Attorney Searle prose.
cuiei.
Alice Norton, indicted for larceny
will next be placed on trial.
Oth,r Conr. Matters.
Charles COMEDIAN, Of Moline,
under airs. fer contempt OF court,
yesterday afternoon furnished bond:
Of $500 with A Ii. Arp and Henry
Siefken az sure.ies for bis appear
snce for trial, and was released from
Jail. Master in Chancery Parmentel
was instructed 10 take The esidenc,
in the case with References to Couzel
mans property, Il portioa OF whicl
bis wife, who has applied for divorce
seeks to gain possession OF
The jury in Inc case Of KEN Die vs.
Gilbert returned q verdict yeste. DAY
afternoon as follows: I'VE, III,
Jury, find according to the instruc
tions OF the court thai il is necessar,
for US 10 render a verdict for tn,
plaintiff aud do so render &c,
assess plaintiffs damages at th,
smount which the note shows to b
de thereon, principal and Interest
The jury was ordered to again re
tire BY Judge Gess and instructed Il
return more specific verdict. Thr
Jury thereupon fixed the damage
for the plaintiff az sl47 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-03
He is THE WHOLE THING,
A New Conception ss 10 tho Pobi,o Bald
ing's JanttOr.


Kec kuk has inst developed de-
ci.i n in the matter of her public
building that is Of interest to every
place that has q structure OF that
kind. including Rock Island. There
has been . wrangle over the position
Of isnisor Of the Keokuk building.
The man appointed had a rival in
the person OF a man who thought he
ought TO be appointed, and who was
inclined to invade the building and
establish himself there. The jani-
tor conceived the idea that upon
him devolved the duty Of whipping
this intruder to finish, and throw
ing his fragments into the street. He
did it. and did it well. An effort
was made to prosecute him, and it
now develops that the federal build
ing. as we have it mere, and as it
exists generally. is federal reserva-
tiop where the operation OF state and
city laws is suspended. Among
other things, it is discovered and de-
cided that there is no law that will
take hold Of the man who thumps
another on one Of these reservations.
1t rests wholly upon himself whethe,
he is punished or not. II he is mai
enough to keep the other fellow from
damaging him ne is safe. The Law
can do nothing to him.
Under this decision, as the Dsyen
port Democrat says, the janitor o
The public building, it will be seer
at glance, is man to be treated
with respect in proper degree ans
Quantity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-03
Bonors 10 the BrlcnlPAir,

The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
Donaldson In Rural township was the
scene OF jolly party last Friday
sight in honor OF their son, Richard
Donaldson, and his bride on their re-
turn from their wedding trip. About
Zoe people were there from Rural,
Edgington aud other adjoining town.
ships as well as from Rock Island
and Moline, New Windsor and Orion.
A sumptuous feast was spread, there
was music, and all went merry as
the marriage bell itself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-03
BASE BALL BUZZlNGS.
Conference CT the Western Association
Towns .ogessted.

Towns .uggested.
II is now announced that St.
Joseph and Quincy have surrendered
their franchises in the Western asso-
citation. "a conference Of the FIVE
towns that now comprise the league
Peoria, Rockford, Cedar Rapids,
Burlington and Dubuque-shouid be
held Immediately a. some accessible
point TO consider the status Of the
association" suggests the Rockford
Star. "Sioax City. OI;umwa and
Rock Island or Davenport should be
invited TO send representatives AT
this conference some light could be
thrown on the situation and without
doubt steps taken at once ID insure
the formation Of strong ci.cuis.
There is no question but that good
s.rJng association col Ii be formed.
The trouble is the executive head has
been asleep while the circuit was
crumblipg to pieces. He doesn':
seem 10 have the capacity 20 on:hu.e
even So good base bali town as ST..
Joseph, where Is his homo. The
suspicion has existed for several
weeks that the association would 90
under. The fret OF February is here
and the president has sent cut 10
notice regarding meeting, ard it is
not known that lie mas visited Z
single town or made q single effort
70 I'll the places that are vacant" /;
Is evident from the little raasi that
the Star dishes up to President
Hickey that he has not been jollyihg
the Rockford people as much as they
would Ike him 10. IL is uud. rstood
tia. he has practically gi' en- up
figuring on Rockford continuing 10
the association rex. season.
The suggestion f,T = conference Of
the towns is all well and good. but
Rock Island mas first TO determine
whether she is 10 have 5 cub.
Omaha has been admitted IS the
eighth member OF the Western Bsst
Bal! league, the franchise for the
CLUB having been purchased by II. j.
Schumau and W. j. O'B.icn. OF Chi.
cage. The manager of the club vii.
be George Cusick.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-03
:. hOLDORF'S BIRTHDAY,
Company q Friends Psrpstrate q Happy
SlFprlee on Him.

Ferdinand Holdorf, manager of the
Mendoza Brewing company. was Sc
years of age yesterday. Last even
ing company of friends gave him a
hearty surprise at his home, after
which he was Invited to Beselin's
hall, where the party proceeded tc
mako merry in the dance to the
strains OF John B!ehl's clarine. With
violin accompaniment.
The hours were passed ia mos,
delightful manner. MIR. Holdori, of
course. took the surprise good ma
trrediy, but declared that the next
time his friends would not catch him
nspping. At midnight supper wss
served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-03
Has Entire,y Bisappeare l.

"My wife was afflicted with intense
itching. although no pimples or
eruptions appeared on her skin. The
disease baiiied all efforts to cure
until we began the use of Hoods
Ssrsapsrilis. When she had taken
this medicine short time the trou-
ole entirely disappeared" J. NJ.
Wyman, 73S Van Buren, street, Chi
cage, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-03
civ. the Uhildren . Drink

Called Grain-O. tits a delicious. ap-
petizing, nourishing food drink to
take the place Of coffee. Sold by all
grocers and liked by all who have
used it, because when properly pre-.
pared it tastes like the finest coffee,
but is free from all its injurious prop
critics. Grain-O aids digestion and
strengthens the nerves. 1t is not a
stinulant, but health builder, and
children, as well ss adults, can drink
it with great benefit. Costs about
one-fourth as much as coffee. Is
and Csc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-03
That Dreadful SuIS-

that dreadful cough-a danger sig
nal. 1t is sspping the vitality from
your lungs. Today q bottle of DIR
Bells Pine-Tsr-Honey viii cure it,
tomorrow 1t may be too late. This
remedy will speedily cure d deep
seated cold or u serious cough, snd
give strength to the lungs. All good
druggists sell IL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-03
DEATH FROM A run.
Perry Chapman, a Switchman,
Makes a Fatal
Effort.
he RACES WITH AN ENGINE.

Succeeds ia Catching the Locomotive.
Blu. Rupsures . BI BOD Vessel In Do
log 81. and Expires Within an Hour
ut His Home-Lcsves . Wife and
Family.
Perry Chapman bsde his wife and
babies goodbye st 1880 last evening,
and hied sway to his work as switch
man for the Rock Island road.
Within an hour he WAS dead. He
had exerted himself in running TO
catch an engine, and it is supposed
ruptured q blood vessel near the
heart.
Mr.. Chspmsn's home was at Ala
Forty-secoud street AS he left the
house he saw An engine coming down
the track. He thought he would
catch it and ride down to the yard
masters office and save himself sew
eral blocks OF walk. 1t was only
after a hard run tina. he reached the
locomotive. In boarding il he was
attacked by severe pain in the re-
gion of the heart. At Thirty-eighth
street Mr.. Chapman, who was seen
to be enduring great suffering, WAS
assisted to the switch sbanty by fel-
low worbmen. DR.. j. De Silva was
summoned and did all possible for
the sufferer under the circumstances.
Tsk.n II ome.
Mr.. Chapman was conveyed to his
home. He retained consciousness for
q snort time, but gradually sank into
death. He was 80 years OF age, and
! leaves wife and four small children
to mourn his untime end.
Drs. j. De Silva and S. c. Plummel
made o postmortem examination o
the remains this morning, and found
rupture of the left ventricle of the
heart. This, DR.. De Silva says, wal
the result of overexer.ion, and wa.
the direct cause of death.
Coroner Eckhart is holding an in
quest on Chapman's body this ate.
moo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-03
H,a rirh, lire with Bueke,s.

Chicago. Feb. 3. - Determined work
with buckets and blankets by the entire
population Of Crosse Point saved the
village on the north shore from destruc-
zion by FIRE last evening. Through lack
of sufficient pressure in the standpipe
of the Evanston water works s55.O1
worth Of property was destroyed in the
heart Of the village. Five persons were
severely injured. 49, -.--...
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-03

The taxes for 1897 are now due
and payable a. the office OF county
superintendent OF schools, court
house, first floor near north entrance.
Bring last years tax receipts and
avoid delay in searching for descrip-
tions. z. j. LEE.
Township Collector.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-03

SprirrielG. Ills. Feb. S.--The insur-
anra superintendent; states that the
Great Britain Insurance Corporation
limitcdN. also q LcnGcn. are not IL
ceused IL transact business in Illinois.
and that any policy issued by them Is
4 contract in violation CT tie Law and
that neither has any attorney n tha
state against whom suit can be brought
in case Of lgsr.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-03

No question indeed with those who
have used it, but that Foley's Kidney
Cure is absolutely reliable for all kid
ney and bladder diseases. For sale
hy T. II. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-03
Tho Mortality Record

would be greatly reduced il every
home we're supplied with a bottle OF
DR.. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey. The
great lung strengthened and exter.
minator OF coughs, colds, Group and
kindred affections. All druggists
sell II at 25 cents. No cure no paw,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-03
His Say So
Doesn't MakeH So

that the prices and goods at Shields store 60 to
demonstrate the fact that there is no more reliable
place to trade when j, comes to getting good values
for your moaey. It's only necessary for you TO
watch this while convince yourself of these
facts. It offers advantages, too in the way of good
delivery service and satisfactory treatment that are
worthy OF consideration Read the list:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-03

a cold, neglect. pneumonia, grief.
Had Foley's Honey and Tar been
sed this story would have had q
hsppier ending. Fcr sale by T. H.
Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-03

Is it burn? Use DR.. Thomas
Eclectric Oil. a GU? Use DR..
Thomas Eclectric Oil. At your drug
gis.'s. Sold by Marshall & Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-03

Hoods Pills are the only pills to
take with Hoods Sarsaparilla. Easy
snd vet efficient.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
Fourth Entertainment on Star
Course.

The fourth entertainment Of the star
course will be as unique as interesting
and entertaining. The Macy-Grilley Com
binatiOn. composed OF three artists. will
be greeted with an unusually large house.
j. William Macy, in his humorous re-
citals and songs, is a universal favorite
In Richmond. where he has appeared
several times. Charles r. Grilley's APP
pearance last season in the association
hall gave him a reputation as an imper-
senator. that Is not excelled by any i'm
p%ersonator on the lyceum platform. Miss
Paradis. the solOist and a-ccompanist,
who is unknown TO n Richmond audience,
comes with most excellent recommended
lions. and will undoubtedly receive a cor
dial welcome. The Hartford Telegram.
I'm speaking OF Mr.. Mays work. says:
His rendition OF the Skeleton was ex-
ceptioDally fine. During the evening Mr..
Macy responded TO no less than fifteen
encores." The Pittsburg Dispatch. In
speaking OF Mr.. Grllley. says: "Old City
Aall was crowded last night. Capacity.
2.9M) Mr.. Grilley verified the fact last
evening tina humorous and serious work
may be given on, tho same programme.
He Is the greatest Of dialect readers"
One hundred reserved seats for this en-
tertafufnent are now on sale. IL VIII be
remembered that 800 out OF the 900 seats
In the hall are held by season ticket
holders. The star course Of this season
is n great success
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
Not the Richmond Association,

(FOr the DlSpdtcnD
All over this magnificent and of ours.
the Young Mems Christian associations
are receiving requests and endowments
for the carrying on Of this great and good
work. The only thing that stands in the
way Of the fullest development Of the
work hat Is Being done by the Richmond
association (and of the greater work that
might be done is the presence Of a debt
of almost $1,000. Five years ago the citi-
zens Of our city gave literally to the
payment of the debt. Owing to unforeseen
causes. such as death and failure,
the subscriptions received at that time
fell short Of the full payment of the debt
nearly two thousand dollars. Two
years ago IL became needful TO make i'm
p~erative repairs and improvements TO
the building. and in addition to this, be-
tween the time that the generous SUBJ
scriptions were secured and the time the
present secretary took charge of the work,
the association fell Short in its current
expenses, so that again there is upon the
association a debt Of $500. This amount
requires an outlay in interest each year
of over 500, which is a great burden to
tho association. The past two years
have seen the most efficient work IN the
history of the association. The present
membership is over eight hundred; much
work is being done for men and boys
IN ina evening cOIIegei the religious work
was never so strong, and the physical
department was never more efficiently
administered The associations great
need is that some friend or friends re-
lieve II Of this incubus and hus make
possible the fullest development Of the
work. What more appropriate time for
such a gift than just now, when the
hearts OF the world are open TO giving.
for some public benefactor to relieve
his institution, and thus to bless the
young men, not only OF the present time.
but OF future generations. Said a strong
friend of the work recently: What an
opening there is for some thoughtful citi-
zen to perpetuate his memory by the
endowment. under the auspices Of the
association, OF a public library that would
be a credi, 20 the city Of Richmond, or a
night school work for young men like the
work being done by the Young Mems
Christian associations in many other
cities. such as Hartford. Springfield, Day
ton. and other Places This development
is sure 10 come in time, but IL some
friend of the association would give such
endowment, he would erect a monument
that Will speak in palmer tones than doth
cold marble! Truly. Of him will It be
said: THAT he being dead yet speaketh."
And why wait to die; why not DO it now
and see the results for yourself?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
Primitive Man I'm scItiand.

A lecture on some investigations into
the history Of primitive man IN Scotland
was delivered on the Goth ult!mO to the
Glasgow Philosophical Society by the Rev.
Frederick Smith, CromliX. Mr.. George
Handasyde occupied the chair. The lee
ture was illustrated by a large collection
or specimens of stone implements and
weapons, which has been collected by the
lecturer, chiefly In the valleys OF the
Forth, Dec (Aberdeen), Tay. Earn. and
Allan, on the Clyde estuary, and when
he held 10 be OF palaeoiithic age. A series
OF lantern slides exhibited the geological
n geographical conditions or the occur
renee OF these remains The lecturer ex-
planned that While the hint weapons found
IN England have borne witness to the ex-
lstence OF man in the southern part Of
our Island at a very early age. the alb
sence OF similar fints IN Scotland has
led to the belief that that part OF the
Island was uninhabited at the same
early age. But the absence Of fints Is
due 10 the fact that fin is not a material
extensively found IN Scotland. and mis-
researches have disclosed the existence
IN Scotland Of fabricated stones fashion,
ed much as the fints are fashioned in
England, and other countries. but in the
material OF the harder rocks native 10
The lecturer has a fine collection Of
scottish typical forms Of the orthodox
celts, OF weapons, and many implements
or domestic use, such as stones which
lldu not only Deen artllCtaily SHAPED for
certain purposes, but which show that
tney nave been equally artincially used
Tor those purposes, whatever they NAV
nave been. Some Of these are simply
tacetted masses, one or more of the faces
or which have been rubbed smooth or
even highly polished, i'm use. Others are
holloW-Sround, and ave obviously been
used as wbetstOnes. Others are more or
less chopper-shaped, with edges occa-
slonally ground. but with the edges All.
ways more or less capped and hacked.
Whl!e others must have been effective
knives, whose edges were kept sharp bv
grinding, which is as evident to-day as
ever IT was, and that Notwithstanding
the rolling and attrition which most OF
them have suffered. Nor have such wea-
pons and elaborated stones only been
round In the soils. from which antiquaries
nave CLEANED many a similarly facetted
and rubbed stone. and described as the
stones which neolithic man polished his
more recent axes. These stones and
all the stores described are found not
only in the soils. but In most Of tho
more ancient deposits, straight back 10
the glacial period, some I'm certain patches
OF undoubtedly boulder clay. They have
thus been found in the soils. In present
river-beds. I'm ancient river deposits. In
ancient and now elevated deltas Kaims.
&c), I'm the boulder clay. and In some
parts Of Scotland along the seashorA. This
is, after all, only a repetition of the phe-
nomena of the occurrence OF palaeolithic
relics In England. and II Is as nat
ural for them 10 so occur In Scotland as
In any other part of Britain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
THE LESSON OF CHRISTMAS.
The Kings Birth I'm bethlehem and
the Birth OF the King In the Henri.
ONor the Dispatch)

wv nv DtNPdtNuJ
We again approach the meridian of
heart-life. The genial warmth from the
sun OF righteousness dlspels the chill
Of age, and we become young again.
Dark passions are subdued, and the
heart becomes mellow. loving, and for
giving. The composite human soul is.
for a season, attuned to the angelic
choral proclamation OF Peace on earth,
goodwill toward men," In giving gifts
of love we are bringing frankinsensa
and myrrh to the manger Of the King OF
Life. 1t is the birthday of the Saviour
the anniversary Of Heavens great Christ
mas gift to earth.
Whatever OF true joy cometh with this
season; what measure Of noble impulses
and goodly inspirations have been borne
hlther on the great and boundless tide
Of love flowing from the Throne in glory
through the manger In Bethlehem. and
over the gray Hill Of Calvary-the touch
of nature that makes the world akin
is more potent and visible at Christmas
tide, because festival conventionalism
concentrates mankind's vision on the
guiding star. But truly wise men viii
not be content with annually bowling be-
fore the manger Of the King and offering
their gifts or alteration. No one can
truly ana with supreme JOY celebrate
the Kings birthday until his own heart
has been a manger. The Saviour's birth
day in the individual heart marks the
beginning Of LIES emancipation. Thence
cometh the cruciixiion of self and tha
beginning Of an endless Christmas-tide.
Beneath the waves Of life's conflicts
there is a calm il sure repose. Shining
through the darkest clouds of adversely
Is the undesirable SUM-. Just across the
River Of Death is the bright Forever
more" No truer. greater, or more last
ing Christmas gift can one give TO friend
or brother than TO lead HIS soul into this
beautiful light Of love and life. The
lovable freedom Of the greatest gifts
is not circumscribed by social position,
race, or means. "Whosoever," written in
letters Of living light across the centuries.
debars none.
May this gracious season, commemora-
tive Of the Kings incarnation, mark the
birth Of the great, loving Saviour in
many a heart unto the richness of the
only true life. and the glory Of His name
w. NJ. Il.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25

REV. DR. J. JONEo
bis own Zines Of retreat" We had made
the campaign into Maryland, captured
Harpers Ferry with il. 800 prisoners. seven
ty-three pieces OF artillery, and immense
Quantities OF stores and provisions or
every description, and at Sharpsburg our
800 b~arefoOted, ragged heroes, under one
!-eriess Lee. a w.thstood McClelland's
700 superbly-equipped troops, resisting
tlccessfully every attack. advancing our
lines on a part OF the field, and then re-
naming in line Of battle twenty-four
hours. expecting and. in fact, hoping TOT
another attack" as General Leo nlInseIi
expressed II.
We had rested for a season amid the
beautiful groves, green fields, and clear
streams OF the lower Valley Of virginia,
end az Botter's Ford had made the Po-
t9mac blue when Mcclellan crossed the
HFer 70 pursue Lees beaten army.
We had crossed the mountains, concen-
rated alQngtthe Rappahannock. and on
We 18Th OF Dtcember had made the plains
~ Fredericksburg forever historic as
burGae0s s1aughter-pen."
BOYs HAD BECOME VETERANS.
The fair-haired. ~rosy-cheeked boys
mothers d~afliags-of 1851 had now become
ne br0nzed veterans Of the ARMY of
northern Virginia our t~attered battle
nag proudly noated 81 the breeze; we were
Confident that the Federal Government
could not change commanders fast enough
~ match our peerless Lee; that the Army
~ Northern Virginia was more than a
match for the Army OF the Potomac. and
mat another campaign would end the
var In glorious victory. and the estab-