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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-17
MOVEMENT STARTED,
Base Ball Fans Anxious for
aClub Next Sea.
son.
suBsoRIPIIox CoxXIrTIEATwORK

q ". Hent or - 70 Put 81 900 In the Ia.
ssspsiss 70 Kseh Isissa Wiz GIVE HI.
The Necessary Iirsaet Cooperation 70
Cary 10 Ihresgh-3aturiay NIshrs
/ Meeting.
Rock Island people are being in.
tsrviewed today on the base bail
proposition. Encouragement Is be.
ing met with On every hard, and
the Indications are that We will once
more be afforded tho opportunity Of
Witnessing the genuine article RICH,
here at home. Saturday nights
meeting at the Harper house was at.
tended by number interested in
having the enterprise carried sue
cesefully through. NJ. H. Sexton
presiied and Edward Bakersfield was
secretary OF the meeting. h. W.
Kent. WHO'S fa.hering the n ovement
explained the offer he had received
from the Western Association. HI
cal, be Was confident Rock
Island would give liberal sup
port to club, IL it was
once properly started. He said be
could get backing for 81 900. and
would put every cent Of i; into the
enterprise. IL $4,000 more would be
raised by subscription. Those pres
ent were favorasly impressed with
Kents plan. ard all agreed to DC
their share. s. NJ. Arndt, l.. G
EDDY and Il. u. Krtis wero thereupor
apr oi1ted committee to call on cit
liens and ascertain what they would
be willing to do toward getting q
club for next season, aud they begar
their lators bright aud early thi.
morning.
Lat everyone put bis shoulder tt
the wheel. The advertising which 9
city receives through q Professions
bali club is alone worth whateve,
little monetary donations will have
TO be made. say nothing Of the
smusemen. it affosds.
usss's . Chsnos Zoe the Ideal Aans z, T
The ARGUS has personal letter
from Q citizen who has always been
In she front rank among those who
have aided base ball or any othes
undertaking for the promotion oil
the public welfare. After writing .
fe~ words OF encouragement for the
base bail club enterprise. he says:
Il want moro particularly to ssy
that | know man We might possibly
get for manager. II We could get
him, We would have q whole team 10
himseli. lie 10 admitted by all to
he the greatest base bail mau wh,
ever lived 10 any age or any place
Probably you have heard # him. 1:
my recollection serves me right. his
nsme is Adrian &. An son, Of Chicago. >
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-17
Ms,s Rotb Island o. a. dSoe.

A special from Topeka, Kan.
says: "A fore Ct engineers left here
today to begin the preliminary sur
vey for an extension Of the Chicago.
Rock Island h Pacifii railway from
II Reno. In 9 westerly direction TO
Arspshoe. the county seat OF Custer
county. OKLA, n distance OF so miles.
The extension will open q pr sperou,
agricultural territory, which has 90
far had no railroad facilities. I,
siIl cost si5. 900 q mile. or $3.50 600.
Another reason for tho O instruction
of the road Is The fac. tina. III.
Wiehiss frdian country. directly
south Of the proposed line, will be
oprnei fer se,tlemsn: in the spring.
sad the line Will probably Ut no late
date be extended from Arspshoe into
the new country"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-17
THE CARE OF CHILDREN
Agent N,wtcp, Of the illinois School,
SpeNks Sn tbs CITY.

Agent N,wtcp, Of the illinois School
speeks IN ID, City.
Rev. II. Z. Newton, financial agent
OF the Illinois School OF Agriculture
AID Manual Training for Boys. spoke
10 five OF the city churches yesterday
in support Of the Illinois institute on
OF which he is the represen tative.
10 the morning Mr.. Newton delivered
addresses in tho Central. Broadway
aud First II. E. churches. aud in the
evening ut the Memorial Christian
aad First Baptist. Up to May l los,
the scaool had, during the ~ year 8
OF its existence. received 207e boys,
Of which number 1,79) had been
placed ia desirable homes. There
are nos 2'S boys in tie school Mr..
Newton will spend week in Rock
Island in the interest Of the boys
school. He was in Moline last we Il,
Shere be raised $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-17
Before Ysu Riis Your Whss,

Be sure you shake into your shoes
Aliens Foot-Ease. . powder for the
feet. At Keeps your feet cool and
comfortable, prevents sweating feet,
and makes your endurance ten.icld
greater. Over 100000 wheel PEG.
people are using Aliens Foot Ease.
They all praise it. Ladies', insist o.
having it. II gives rest and comfor,
and prevents smarting. hot, swollen.
achiog feet. At all druggists and
shoe stores. IS cents. Sample free
by mail. Address. Allen s. Olmsted,
lie 10y, n. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-17
Ia Olden Tim 81

People overlooked the importance OF
permanently beneficial effects ard
were satisfied with transient action
but DOW that it is generally known
that Syrup Of Figs Will permanently
overcome habitusl constipation, we'll
informed people will not buy other
laxatives. which &C: for q time, but
finally injure the system. Buy the
genuine. made BY the California Fig
SYrup Co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-17
M'EN|RY'S GAS BILL.
He Says Prospects for Its Pas
sage Are Very
Gloomy.
Is A RR1roR1oUs MEASURE

O,s Means OF Relieving the stsss asvs-
nae 0asssior, which the Reok Islsad
Representative Declares b Becoming
. Seri ,us One - The special See.
zion.
Representative William McEniry
says the prospects for the passage Of
his gas bill, now before the Illinois
legislature, are poor. He says the
measure is q meritorious one, and
ehould be adopted, bat it is doomed
because it is not Just to the liking Of
some of the influential lawmakers
down ct Springfield. The bill pro.
vides fcr The levying If . 4 per cent
tax on the gross incomes of all gas
aud electric light companies in OK
cess OF ESQ. 1000. The present legis-
lature, ct its regular session, enacted
4 measure permitting gas companies
20 consolidate and materially reduce
operating expenses. 1T is recog-
uizad throughout the state" said
Representative McEniry today to an
ARSrs reporter, "that in the largo
cities,the gas and electric light com.
panies do not pay their proportion Of
the state taxes, for the reason that
it IS difficult for an assessor to esti-
mate the value of large plant. This
bill w,ich Ihave introduced provides
q means Of getting at these COM
panies.
States Financial Condition.
"And. too, the state is in need oil
more revenue. The question Of rails.
ing sufficient money TO run the state
is Cecoming serious one. illinois,
today, is in financial straits. The
constitution practically iorbids the
state making loan without q vote
Of the people. The present sax levy
upon assessed valuation of tangible
property is not sufficient to pay oper.
ating expenses. and especially will
this be true il Gov. Tanner and his
machine keeps the extra session 60
ing mu oh longer ut an expense, at
least. to the people of Illinois Of
2.O0o per day.
There will be no general revenue
bill passed at the extra session. 1t
is probable one or two revenue bills
relating to specific subjects may be
passed, however. The legislature
was called together. in my judgment,
for the cole and only purpose Of put.
Ting through the senatorial appor.
tionmeut. Since its passage it has
been quite noticeable that many OF
the leading republicans are quite In
different about all other measures.
In fact it is difficult. except. per.
hnps. one day in week to find a
members.-the number re9ui ed ny the
consultation to pass bIil-present.'
When the McEuiry gas bill came
us fer third reading the vote on its
passage stood 81 for and 40 against,
there being 80 absentees. Repre-
sentative McEniry changed his vote
before the speaker announced the re.
suit. and Immediately gave notice
that he would on the next Legislative
day move q reconsideration. o course
allowable under the rules of the
house. Mr.. MrEuiry goes to Spring
field tonight. His bill comes up again
Wednesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-17
Has Entir ~ Disappeared.

my wife was afflicted with intenee
itching. although no pimp!es OF
erup!ions appeared on her skin. The
disease bathed all efforts TO cure
until VIC began the use of Hoods
Ssrsaparilla. When she had taken
this medicine a short time the trou.
bic entirely disappeared" j. M.
Wyman, 7SS Van Buren, street, Chi.
cago, Ii.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-17

The best sslvs 10 the world 10,
cuts. bruises. sores. ulcers, sal,
rheum. fever Sores letter, chspped
Aands ohi.blsiss. corns and all skin
sruPtions. aud positively cures piles,
or 20 pay required. It is guaran.
tsed TO give perfect satisfaction o,
money refunded. Price IS cents pc,
Dor. For sale BY Hsrtz & Vile.
meyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-17
a White Marx.

Fc:ey's Kidney Cure is q perfectly
reliable preparation Tor all kidney
and bladder diseases. Tho prop.is
tors OF this great medicine guarsntes
it or The money refunded. Do thes
not deserve s shite mari? For eale
by T. II. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-17

You should know that Foles's
Honey and Tar 10 absolutely the best
remedy for all diseases o; the throat,
ches' OF lungs. Dealers are author.
ICED 10 guarantee it TO give ssiisf.e-
tim in Gil cases. For sale BY T. h.
Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-17
RSrOssr GIfxy Yam

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. II
soothes the child, soitens the gums,
allays al pain. cures wind collie. and
10 the best remedy or diarrhoes.
Twenty Eve cents 0 bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-17
FL z,be,h. n. J.. Or.Io. 1856.

Ely Bros. Dear Sirs.-Pleasc ae-
cept my thanks for your favor 10 the
gilt Of . bottle OF Cream balm. Let
me ssy ] have used Is for years and
can thoroughly recommend IL for
What II claims, II directions are fol.
lowed. Yours truly,
(Rev II. ". HALFWAY.
No clergy man should be withou n,
II. Cream Balm Is KEEP. BY oil drug.
gist. Full size so cents. Trial size
10 centA We mail IL.
ELI Bios Sc Warren St, n. 7. City.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-17

Hoods Pills arc the only pills t,
take with Hoods Sarsaparilla. Eas,
and yet efficient.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-17

Ha fa'led to use Foley's Kidney
Cure for his kidney complaint. For
salo By 7. q. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-17

From Germany we get the custom of
celebrating gold and silver weddings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-17

EsOR RENT--A MODERN RESIDENCE IN
a good condition at ll07 Fourth avenue.
Apply to Henry Kioner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-17

TOR RENT-RESIDENCE AT 5A TWEEN
Il t;eth street Apply Ut Black Hawk
Building & Loan association Bengston block
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-17
FOR RENT.

NOR RENT-A FURNISHED FRONT ROOM
Il At 5S Twenty first street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-17

WANTED-TO LOAN MONEY ON Ola.
~ mouds, watches. towclry, hardware
musical !nsIruraents, bicyciea clothing, dry
paid for second hand goods of oil k;nds $50
The above goods for sale at half the usual
store pricee. AL business transactions strictly
lei Second Avenue Don't forget L. J. W.
Jorss. Two rings on 1897
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-17

WANTED-A COMPETENT GIRL FOR
w general housework. Apply $40 Six
teeath street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-17
WANTED.

"ANTED-A GIRL FOR GENERAL
w homework at sos Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-17

WANTED - BOARDERS: DESIRABLE
~ rooms, centrally located, with first
class board. Enquire At 230i Fifth avenue.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-09-29
NINE. LUCIE EUGENE DREYFus,

that he did it in the regular course of
his business, the better to get hold
of the secrets of other governments.
The explanation of the resemblance
of the handwriting of the bordereau
to Esterhazy's handwriting is that
Dreyfus, knowing Esterhazy's bust
ness. initiated his handwriting the bet
ter to conceal himself
~. The army and the government
have alleged from the first that there
is other evidence against Dreyfus,
which can in no circumsta nces be dis
closed for grave reasons of state.
They allege that these reasons are so
grave that any act to suppress the
Dreyfus agitation would be justitiable.
On the other hand. the friends of Drey-
fus allege that these so-called grave
reasons of state are merely the cover
for clique of disreputable army off,
GERS and their dupes who have been
conspiring, not against France d.
rectly. but first against the Hebrews
in the army, and latterly to defend
themselves from exposure and dis
grace" Y. -, =. -. 81
Col. Henry's suicide forced the ca b.
met to take action, and a revision of
the case was agreed upon. This led
M. Cavaignac, the minister of war.
to hand in his resignation, this off
ciaa being in his own mind firmly con
vin:ed of Dreyfus' guilt. President
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-09-29
Sleeu for Young PeopIe.

A few words for the benefit of young
mothers on the sleep children require
This is much more than the sleep nee
essary to grown up people, as the lit
tie ones impressionable, nervous sys-
TENS could not bear during long wax
ing hours the strain to which they
would be subjected. Mainly, however,
they require more sleep because while
sleeping all the vital powers are con-
centrated on building them up, instead
Of being diverted to muscular move
ments and other influences which
would interfere with this concentra-
ton. II children are wakeful and rest
less it is an indication that something
is wrong; this wrong the mother
should endeavor to put right rather
than stupefy the child for time in
order to gain rest for. herself. The
something wrong" will often be found
to be improper. or excessive feeding,
too tight or too warm clothing or con-
fined and impure aim. Y. Herald.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-09-29
The Sea Lawyers Speech.

Here is one of the humors of the war:
When the cruiser Topeka was brought
across the ocean her officers had. a
merry time with the British crew. The
vessel was built for Portugal, and her
name, when our government purchased
her, was the Diogenes. On the third
day out from Liverpool her officers de-
cided to mount few guns. but when
the orders were issued, there was loud
grumbling among the crew. Having
noticed the prevailing mutinous spirit,
the lieutenant in command had the
troublesome men called before him and
asked what was wrong. The leading
sea lawyer of the party stepped for
ward and made the following brief and
pithy speech: when we shipped on
this ERE vessel, sir, she was in British
yard, an we thort she was British from
stem to stern. But the anchors no
more'n h'isted an we're no more'n un-
der way an We calls 'er the Diagnoses
an runs up the Brayzilia flag. That
alone were suspicious. Yves two days
out an he runs hup the American flag
an calls 'er the Tapioca. We think ye're
nothin' but bloomin' pirate" kan
sas City Star.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-09-29

pair OF fiery eyes reveals to the hunter
for moment the animals position
as it steals toward the goat. Again
he sees, not the leopard, but the NOV
ing shadow of the creature as it
crosses an open space. The, leopard is
now so near that the hunter tries no
longer to follow his movements, but
watches only the goat.
Hitherto the leopard's approach has
been noiseless. Now there comes the
sound of a swift rush through the low
plants and bushes, and where the goat
had stood there are two animals, one
snarling fiercely as he brushes the
other to the ground. This is the hunt
er's one brief opportunity. If his shot
strikes true the leopard is skilled atonce,
or thrashes about among the rocks, dis
abled. If missed or slightly wounded,
the creature disappears as suddenly as
If the earth had swallowed him up. His
retreat is as noiseless as his coming,
and there is no more hope for the hunt
er OF enticing that particular leopard
to his bait at any subsequent time.
Instances have been known indeed
where the leopard, after one shot was
fired, has stayed on the spot, still en-
deavoring to carry away the goat, un-
til second shot and even third shot
was fired; but such cases are uncom-
mon.
1T was by this method of hunting
that secured the skin that you see
1 was SO lucky as to shoot the leopard
squarely through the heart. Another
snow leopard that I killed was not
bagged so easily as this one. I was not
watching by bait, but came upon him
suddenly in narrow gorge one day
while hunting wild sheep. Just beyond
where l. started the leopard the gorge
ended in a cliff too steep for him to
climb, and there was no way for him
to escape without going by or over me.
1t is commonly said that the snow
leopard will not attack man, but this
one, when he found himself cornered,
looked as dangerous as leopard could
look, and I fired, just in time, as he
was coming for me. My shot struck
him, glancingly, in the head without
killing him, but it mixed him up bit
so that he missed his spring and went
on by me down the gorge.
II thought that had lost the Loop
ard, and, for the moment. was not sor-
ry to part company with him. But two
of my men who had stayed at the
mouth of the gorge came running up
at the sound of the shot and tried to
turn the beast with their climbing
slaves. The leopard pulled one of them
down in a twinkling, bit his arm to the
bone and clawed his face and chest
badly. He had just turned to attack
the other man, who stayed pluckily by
his comrade, when I came up and fired
again, at short range, breaking the
leopard's shoulder. It took two more
shots in the head to finish the beast.
I got beautiful leopard skin through
this encounter-and lost the services of
the best man in my party for the re-
mainder of the hunting trip"
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-09-29

Faure then personally requested Gen.
Zurlinden, military governor. Of Paris,
to accept the war portfolio, and sue
ceeded in gaining his consent. This
means that when Dreyfus returns from
Devils island, off the coast of French
Guiana, where he has been confined
in an iron cage for more than three
years, he will receive fair trial, for
Gen. Zurlinden is q broad-minded.
patriotic man, who has never been in
favor with the clique that has brought
France to the verge of disgrace.
Should Capt. Dreyfus eventually Sc.
cure his freedom and be again invest
ed with the uniform and sword of
which, by order of the court-martial,
a French sergeant Invested him, he will
have to thank his charming and beau
tiful wife, Lucie Eugene, for the con.
summation.
Soon after his arrival at his place of
exile he wrote to Nine. Dreyfus, II re-
ly upon you to solve this horrible mys-
terry" Then this faithful wife, who
had offered to share her husbands
awful fate and was prevented doing
so by the French government, set
to work to free the captain, or at
least to secure for him a new trial.
She went to Berlin and flung herself
at the feet of the emperor. One word
from him, she pleaded, would release
her husband. Say" she prayed, that
the German embassy received no in
formation from Capt. Dreyfus." The
emperor said the word she asked for,
but it was of no avail. Next she visited
the emperor of Russia, who took a
keen interest in the case and did what
he could to help the pleading wife.
Next the pope was drawn into the af-
fair, and also the queen regent of
Spain. All of these eminent persons
used their influence to secure reopen
ing of the case, but with no success.
Still the work which Nine. Dreyfus did
was bearing good fruit. The news
papers continued to fight about Drey-
fus. lola and Max Nordau took up
their pens and wrote with gall about
some of the big people in Paris. Count
Esterhazy was tried on charge SIM
lldI ~ Tia Ou "A1Cu LII LUIS was COur
victed, and although not found guilty,
the fact was all in favor of Nine. Drey-
fus' campaign. Then, Col. Picquart, a
friend of the Dreyfuses, fought a
duel with Col. Henry, and then came
the last chapter of Henry's confession
and suicide. Capt. Dreyfus did we'll to
rely on his wife to solve the truly hor-
rible mystery, and that she will GER
tainly succeed in liberating her hus-
band or vindicating his memory if he
should die there can be no doubt what
ever. Nine. Dreyfus makes this dec
laration: II am convinced of my hus-
bands absolute innocence and mean
to prove it. Jehovah, God or Provi-
dcnce will ere long crush his enemies
and restore him to me-" This predic-
ton certainly seems about to be full
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-09-29
Indians Are Mad.

The Indian situation on the reserva-
ton is rather serious. At the confer
ence between Agent Sutherland and
the Indians they stated that their
grievance was that half breeds and
others from the White Earth reserva-
ton had contract on the Leech Lake
reservation for cutting dead and down
timber, which they wanted stopped.
The agent informed them that it was
a matter for the department to settle.
The spokesman replied that they did
not intend to follow the laws any
longer, but would do what their hearts
told them to do. even to fighting; and
that their rights had been trampled
on too long.
They will not surrender the two In
dams for whom bench warrants have
been issued. It will be difficult to
capture them on account of the dense
pine forests and so many lakes which
form avenues of escape.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-09-29
MINNESOTA NEWS.
The Twelfth.

Z AA0 4 "OAACAs
The Twelfth Minnesota, about one
thousand strong, was greeted upon it's
arrival at New Ulm. the final muster
ing out place, with an ideal September
day. and by an enthusiastic crowd Of
people that thronged every foot Of
space about the st. Lonis depot and
lined the streets for blocks.
The moment the first section of
the train appeared from behind the
bluffs on the opposite side of the river
every whistle in town was set blow
ing, and Capt. Burg's battery,5a local
artillery organization, fred q salute.
When the train reached the station
the Great Western band struck up,
handkerchiefs were waved, verybody
cheered and the boys yelled back with
vigor. @
The Grand Army veterans had the
place of honor on tho platform. and as
the men stepped from the cars they
were warmly welcomed.
The local executive committee was
also present to see that the troops re-
ceived every possible attention, and
carriages were on hand to receive the
sick. Fortunately there were very
few of the latter, probably not to ex-
coed a dozen or fifteen. These were
conveyed at once to st. Alexander's
hospital The four companies were
marched to German park, beautiful
place, and there ordered to stack arms
and await the arrival of the balance
of the regiment.
Within an hour all were on hand
and the march through the city to the
camp was commenced. The route was
through the principal business street.
the buildings on both sides of which
were covered with flags. Notwith-
standing the men were tired as the re-
suit of their long trip, they presented
splendid appearance. Major Bach
and Captain Morgan, of the regular
army, witnessed the march and both
remarked that the regiment had been
very we'll drilled.
When the soldiers reached the fair
grounds they saw that which made
every one of them join in lusty
cheer. Spread out over the grounds
were tables enough to accommodate
them all. and loaded down with all
that they could eat. This evidence of
hospitality was the work of New Ulm's
women.
With a hundred young ladies to serve
them, the soldiers were unanimous in
pronouncing it noble treatment. As
the train carrying the stock and camp
equipment did not arrive till o'clock,
it was quite late in the evening before
the tents were up and the regular camp
regulations enforced.
The camp grounds were highly sat.
isfactory to all of the officers and men
and by reason of the excellent water
and good drainage facilities are sure to
prove healthful.