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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-05-18

STATE OF VrRoIsIA-CoUSrY or RocgBRlDGE-ss:
/, B. r. Vaughan. Cashier OF the aboye-namsd
bank, do solemnly swear that the above state
ment is true to the best Of my knowledge and
belief. BE. VAUGHAN, Cashier.
Subscribed and swornto before me this 18th
day OF May, 1898. -
FRANK MOORE,
Correct-Attest: Notary Public.
o. d. BATCHELOR,
j. I. DUNLOP, Directors
WILBUR l.. MO0RMAN,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-05-18

81 men make a company.
40 companies make regiment.
3 regiments make brigade.
3 brigades make division.
3 divisions make a corps.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-05-18

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS 81 pei
Inch for first insertion, and 50c. for each
continuance Thereafter.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-05-18

A people who have been at peace for
over 80 years may not be criticised be-
cause they know but little of war.
Questions are asked by many people
whom one would believe we'll informed
upon such subjects, but they are ex-
cusable, such questions have not been
discussed for 30 y,a"a. The following
military note will be OF =. - ST just
now.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-05-18

BARCLAY AND COMPANY
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-05-18
THE GAZETTE,

PUBLISHED Eys. WEDNESDAY
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-05-18

Jerry Simpson expresses the fear
that this country is marching towards
imperialism, and that the war with
Spain will result in increasing the
pace.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-11
ADJUSTMENTS.

judging by the number OF costume
plays which were produced during
last season, aud which have seen the
light CT the stage this season, the
public has made them the vogue.
Among the conspicuous productions
In this class that have come forward
this year may be mentioned THE
Royal Secret" which will be present.
ed by Wilton Lsckaye and his excel.
lent company at the Burtis tomorrow
eyeOing. Il is described as romsn-
tic comedy drama. the scenes Of
which depict many Of the exciting
Incidents in the reign of Louis XIV,
OF France. The prominent character
10 this production is Mondory, IN
actor, and the part will be imper-
sonated by Mir. Lscksye. The
authors have not aimed to follow his.
tory in the drawing Of the characters
in the play, or in the incidents pro-
dueed. They have used as n founda.
ton for the story that period in
French history which was redoubs.
able for iniamy and intrigue. Messrs.
Hsinsu and Prince have endeavored
10 write play to suit she Versatility
OF Me-. Lackaye. and in this they arc
said TO have been successful. The
story will be found Of intense inter
Get. aud the love displayed by Mon
do,y for his leading actress is but
onc Of the many incidents OF import
Dncc. Strong situations and dra-
mctic c.insx-s arouse applause and
hold the attention closely. The play
is said to be handsomely costumcd
and scen.cslly picture que. The
company will bring with I, ell Of the
scenery for the production.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-11
Sup rsi."~s' C invention.

The prospects are for a large at.
tendance at next weeks state
convention Of supervisors, and
county commissioners which is
TO be held in Rock Island,
County CLERK knhler has the names
already Of go delegates who will be
in attendance. as repres, natives
from the following counties:
Adams, Boad, Carroll. Cass, Cham.
paign, Clark. Coles, Cock, Crawford.
De Kaib. Dewitt. Douglass. Du Page.
Fsye,te. Fcrd, Frsnklin. Fulton. Gal
latin. Green, Grnndy. Green, Grun.
dy. Hancock, Hardin. Henderson n,
Henry, lroqncis. Jackson, Jersey. 10
Daviess, Kane, Kankskee. Kendall,
Knox. Lake, La Sale, Lee, Logan,
Macon, Madison, Marion, Marshall,
Mason. McDonougb. McHenry, Nc
Lean, Mercer, Monroe, Montgomery,
Ogle. Peoria. Sengamon, Shelby.
Schuyler. Stark. S.. Clair, Stephen
son. Tszsve.l. vernilliou. Warren,
Wayne, Whitesidc, Winnebsgo,
Woodford.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-11
ENGLAND. 1T >>IA AND JArAx.
said To Have Agreed On Corca-News Of
IightinS In Last Africa.

London. Jan. IA -Aocortllns 90 n spc-
cgai dispatch from Shanghai. u Is said
there thrtThc agreement between Eng
land. japan and Russia with respect
60 Corca Involves a restoration OF the
status quo and the reinstatement OF
Macl.cavy Brown as chief commits
sioner ~ customs. with a Russian COM
missioner az Censor. the pert of Trough
ton hay. on the east coast. aud a Jap
anese commissioner at Fasan. In the
extreme southeast. Sir Robert Hart.
director Of the Chinese imperial mari
time customs. Is negotiating with the
Chinese government for n loan. The
emperor took the negotiations away
from the tsJns-ll-yamen Cboard 81 for
eign affairs) in DISCUS; at the previous
failures.
\ dispatch from M0mbasa. capital of
the coast province Ia the British East
Africa protectoratc. says that news VI
renewed fighting in-rgand. has reache /
there from Fort Lubwas. in the UsoEi
country. under date % Dec. ~. Low
tenant MacDunall. brother OF Major
Ma Donald. the Commander OF the
British forces. and Mr.. Pikington. tho
missionary. have been killed. Troops
ara huyrying To- the front from Macha-
hos station. ~ Is reported that the
esrrisous In Eaiiu. numbering SO
soudanese under two cnicers, may ioin
the revolt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-11
Consumption Fo.iiiytlr Cu;ed

Mr.. X. B. Greeve. merchant.
Chilhowie, Va, certifes that he had
consumption. was given up to die,
sought all medical treatment that
money could procure, tried all cough
remedies that he could hear OF. but
got 10 relief; spent many nights sit
ting up in chair; was induced to
try DR.. Kings New Discovery. and
was cured by the use OF two bottles.
For past three years has been at
tending TO business, and saws DR.
Kings New Discovery is the grad
est remedy ever made. rs i; has done
so much for him and also for other
in his community. DR.. Kings New
Discovery il guaranteed Tor Coughs.
Colds and Consumption. 1t don't
fail. Trial bottles FREQ at Hartz &
ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-11
Tho salran and Dur Mission aries.

Tie Porte Ia, denar ded the p,c,ll Of two
American missionaries from the province Of
Aleppo. on the rretext that their mission for dis
uib nion Of relief is likely tn caGs. disturbance.
"lhe sex man Of Europe" as he u der!sive'y
termed. Is as unrcGs ,nab,c as his olnical health
is feeble. As tr:eht contract TO his ob,tin,ry
snd stupidity, tn people OF America are aeknowl.
edgins far and wide the benifceuce OF the mis-.
son Fl iiesteaers S.omsch Bite s, namely. 70
reIi We and prevent malsr!a, rheumatism and kid
ney complaint, chronic dyspepsia, const ;pation
aud liver trOnble. The nervous, the weak and
the i-f-m derive usspeakable benz t from its
use. a.d 1t treaty initiates those inhrm ties
appetite and 3 sen.a,io, Of confort ih.oueh about
the systs m ems erpon its use, which sholld be
regnlar and persistent. An eoriy esort 70 is
fne preventive is .osicaly sngses cd TO those VIII
seek its aid
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-11
A BAD EVENING BLAZE.
Mccullough Be,i,scs .. DAssrpars Rsiasa
by fire.

1SCchoueh Bo't5tcg - DAstIpoIt Reiatd
by fire.
Flames Quilted tie Mccullough
business block on Third street ac-
joining the Masonic Temple in Daven-
port last evening. The total loss is
$4,000. but there was a large
amount OF insurance. Chief Gill
hcoiey. Of ihe fire department. was.
!. just so happened, CT duty. 5 very
inirequent occurrence with him, hav.
ing gone to vi.i: q ftiend, and until
be arrived on the scene, the depart
mens, despite the fact that three
alarms were turred in in rapid sue
cessioa and oil the companies called
out, worked under a great cisadvsn-
tsge. and Mayor Smith beirg one Of
the frst 20 arrive a. the IRE. directed
the firemen until the arrival OF the
chief, when. through we'll dire cted
efforts. the fire WAS put under con-
troll. For time the Masonic Ten.
pie and other adjoining buildings
seemed in imminent danger. As it
vas the Masonic Temple Was dam
aged considerably. In The destroy cd
build NC the heaviest losers were:
5. h. Gilman, burned out on the
fifth nJor. rs was also /. j. Mccall
leugh, who had rooms there. He
carried $3.50 insurance Ia the S1yier
sgcncy. Mrs. Hong lost her effects.
and being an invalid. was carried
out By the firemen. C T.. Baukssuf.
fert d greatly, and has Is ~ insurance.
ID II. S,ubr IVES well soaked. and
lay ing in his oE;ee is the safe OF the
Derg-Vitheh company, having rooms
above. When this cafe vent through
the door the crowd thought al ex.
plosion had taken place. The Stuhr
company carried 81 $50 insurance.
The Commercial Agency, Of the
Berg-V.iEeh company, Was heavy
loser, and the insurance could not
be obtti;ed. Drs. Walsh sus-
tanned q loss of 81 500. losing many
tine surgical instruments, aad had
insurance % the amour. OF 81 000
ID. W. Mckinney had just moved in
on the top loor, and now Diourns the
loss Of ell his household Effects.
Miss Nellie B'enner. the dressmat or
on the third floor. also sustained the
loss Of much by wafer add smoke.
L. W. Petersen q Son claim n loss
equal to the insurance, which is
81 800. In G. +. Bsnksrooms the only
thing saved vas the polly" which
had been either secured by Mr.
Banks or had been liberated. When
the fire first broke out DIR. Walsh
wen. through III. building notifying
all cf its existence, AID tar,ied so
long With the result that he Was com-
PEELED to jump cat Of y back wiz dow,
landing en- the GROUND safely.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-11
His Modest Role.

The fond mother of three children
was Obliged ia romonstrate with her
oldest 10y because i'll the children $
games he would always take the lead
and assign subordinate positions to his
little brother and sister The boy prom
iscd not to bo selfish III the future. A
few days later the mother, happening
to go into the nursery, saw tho two
younger children engaged in amateur
theatriuals. The elder boy stood aside
with arms folded. mcoGily watching
them. "Wo arc playing Adam and
Eve" said the youngsters. The mother
was much gratiiied, as she supposed
that in this instance at least the 10y
had allowed his brother the principal
role. She turned to the silent figure in
the corner, about to praise him. "Who
are you:" she asked. God" was the
answer. New York Commercial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-11

Tie following officers we're elected
by Epert' onmmande-y No. IS,
Knights plar. las. evening:
+ Henry Carse.
Generalissimo-W. T. Oh nnoa.
Captain Goccra.-u Ii Clcavc.
land.
Prela'e-J F. Robinson.
s. WI +. Cralle.
j. W-P. Greenawslt.
Treasurer-W. T. Mag'll.
R,3order-R c. Willer tou.
st BE 2. Pinneo.
S. b William DON.
Wart--C. II. L,ppincot..
Sontine.-ieorge Foster.
Mem her Beard ~ ContI OH. c..
CHavelaud e years).
Trus,ees-Hanry Carse. v. +.
Cnannon. II. II. Cleaveland, NJ. NJ.
Briggs, L. F. Crale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-11
MARsoN AND HIS SCHEME
Number Il Uawsvy reop,e Taken In on Z
"Gvod Taings

Sunbce Il Uawssy teopie Taken In on b
.aood Tainx.
A number Of people in this vicin-
ity mourn the departure Of F. A.
Marson. a smooth Individual claim.
ing to represent an eastern publish.
ing house. He blew into Davenport
about o month sgo, went to board at
the Kimbsll house, opened up an
Office, and advertised in the newspa.
pers that he was ready for business.
ae sought the services Of men look
ing for employ ment. promising them
good pay. There were pua erous
answers to his ads. He required q
cash deposit Of from SIS to $40 from
each one he employed. These were
designated as special agents, who
were to receive SIS per week and ex-
penses, salary to begin after each
had appointed So canvass ers. The
articles to be placed on the market
we're to be sold on the installment
plan.
LIST week Marson Gecamped leav-
ing behind a number OF unpaid bills
Yesterday no was nipped in Cordova,
aud taken before Justice Z,mmsr-
man, charged with flim1smmipg
resident OF that village. vino had fall.
len victim 20 his scheme. Marson
settled with the complainant, aud
he was let GO his way. The ARGUS
recently referred to Marson and his
scheme. and gave gentle warn.
ing to those who contemplated get
ting in on it. Marsop has been ar
rested a number CT times before, but
be was always lucky in getting out Of
his difficulties with unusual ease.
Masson is a coed singer, and has as
sisted in many places in evangelistic
meetings.. 1t is understood hei has
q wife nod several children ia Bel.
mont. N. Y , whom he deserted las.
spring.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-11
Try A..sn-, fo1t.Es.e,

A powder to DO shaken into the
shoes. Al this season your feet feel
swollen and hot, AID get tired cas-.
uy. II you hsve smarting feet or
tight shoes. try Aliens fOot-Esse.
Il cools the feet and makes walking
easy. Cures and prevents SWOLLEN
and sweating feet, blis:crs ~ CAL
lous spots. Eeiieves corns anG bun
ions OF all pain snd gives rest and
comfort. Try it today. Sold by ell
druggists aad shoe s:cr,s for Is
cents. Trial packages Free. Ad.
dress Allen s Olmsted. lie Boy
n Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-11
IT TRAVELLED 100 MILES.
High school Chsmisiry Ciass Exp. RHINE nis
Win q Snsn balloon.

Tho chemistry class Of the Righ
school while studying the properties
Of hydrogen gas, inflated a small
"pillow dex" balloon las: Thursday to
determine how long it would keep
tie balloon suspended and low far il
would travel in the air. A uo,c con.
,ainirg a stamp asking for pArticu
lara as To where found was attached
and the bslioon turned loose. The
class has just received n letter f.o m
slsnsgan, in the eastern part nf the
state. containing the balloon and
information desired. The little ruS-
Der bsg had evidently reached en-
s.!i ude such that the pressure from
inside was too great FOR the atnos-
pheric pressure. causing i. to burst
IL had nevertheless travelled over leo
miles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-11

The best sslye in the world for
cuts. bruises, sores. ulcer,, salt
rheum. fever sores, letter, cbspped
bands, ohiiblains, corns and all skin
eruptions, and positively cures piles.
or no pay required. 1, is gusrap-
teed TO give perfect satisfaction or
oinney refunded. Price % cents por
box. For sale by Hs,tz 4 Ulle-
meees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-11
Useful Adjunct.

II always like to have at least one
boardcr who is little slow about pay.
ing" Mrs. Hashcroft admitted to her
dearest friend "a man of that kind,
especially young man. is always so
handy to use up all the chicken necks,
the cold biscuits and so on. India.
napolis Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-11

Cough Syrup wherever introduced lie
considered the most pleasant and
effective remedy for eli throat and
lang complaints. 1t is the only
prominent cough medicine that con-
ta!as no opists and that can safely
be given TO children. For sale by T.
Il. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-11

Scratch. scratch. scratch; unable
to attend TO Ia Tres duri"g the day
Or sieep at n'gis. ischiny piles
horrible p'sguo Dams O;n'ment
cures N,vsr fails. A. a,y drug
s!crc. Sold by Marshall & Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-11

BARRIERS wife is rather the boss OF
the outfit, isn't she:"
. Il would not like to say so positive.
ly. But do know that they have only
two wheels, and one is a wonar's
wheel, and the other is tandem. -
Typographical Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-11

Is easy enough. il you take DR.. Bells
Pirc-Tsr. Honey. 1t cuts the mucus
and niIsSs the icflaG nation SO that
there is M il c.;ns;ion TO cough. 1t
soothes the bronchiaIs and is
sire 81 cn!tg {, the throa. aud
lungs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-11
French Eneroachinc ON the Nile.

London. Jan. 1.-THE Paris CORE
srondent % The Daily Mail declares
that despite denials the French govern
ment Is aware that Captain Marchand
has occupied fashoda and 10 intends to
bas q claim to possession OF that region
on priority u occupation. The CORE
spordent says. moreover. that the
French government regards this as the
most critical issue In foreign politics.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-11

Take. the burn out; heals tic
wound; cure. the pain. Mr.. Thonss'
Eclectric Oil. the household remedy.
Sold by Marshall & Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-11
CaraciiH Gets There.

"what is business capacity. Uncle
Bill:'
Business capacity is having sense
enough to 60 60 the back door when
people won't answer ring at the .ro.t
door. Chicago Record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-11

You should know that Foley 9
Honey and Tar is absolutely tie D, g.
remedy for all diseases OF the throat.
ehes. or lungs. Dealers are author.
lied to guarantee il to give sa:i,i,c-
ton in all cases. For sale by 7. r..
Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-11

The little folks love DIR. Woods
Norway Pine Syrup. Pleasant TO
take; Perfectly harmless; positive
care FOX coughs, colds,. bronchitis
asthma. Sold By Marshall & Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-11

NyyANTED-A COMPETENT GIRL FOa
w general housework. Apply $50 Six
teenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-11
TO SING FOR CHARITY,
X :insntic Opers, "Powhstar," e. b. Pro-
6uced by Lac T .I-s,s

duced by Loci T .I-.,s
The rehearsals Of "Powhatsn, :"
the romantic Iajian opera. saon TO
be produced by local talent uud.r the
suspic"s 81 the Associated Charities.
arc progressing finely. The cast Of
chsracterJ is as follows:
Powhstao. King OF Virginia.. John Stewart
Capt John Sni. w. IL. HcIuiire
capt RDi'S..-.
Royers in search of adventure
tocatoai as: .....''.'.....;; Mrs 7. b. Reidy
Laughing S,ar: .S:c =, Ms Thomas Casey
Song Bird. .............. Miss Josie Woodn
sweet Icci singer.
80; Aim CJliiIs
Medicine Man. ................J NJ Colligan
Heap By chief.
Lieut.. Nielsen. Keith Collins
Lieut.. S~lit.................. Harrison " elch
The rehearsals take place in the
Masonic Temple building. The opera
will be staged ani crslumed in q
fla: class manner by ". a. Baker,
o: Chicago, who is vol end iaSora.
bly, kno Sn as q successful director
OF comic opera, all over the country.
In the third &C. are some beautiful
dive: It's nents in honor Of the mar
risge Of Pocsbontas, which will bling
~ large number OF little folks
Tae little p:Ppooses axe under the
direction o: Mss Woltmann,
lad there are score ut them fran 1
years mp Z. Another especial fea.
tnge Is tho beautiful tau ce ca led "Ls
Cieals." performed by 20 little gi;ls
AID misses. They are coaperoned by
Mrs. Sweeney. The exquisite Tar
land Dance" by six OF Inc youu 2
aides. ch,psroned by Nrs. T. IL
r-arce, will, De al attractive feature.
The whole Gem Pany including mag
aiticent chorus, nun 5ers about 100.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-11

NTANTED - BOaIDERS: DESIRABLE
w rooms, centrally losnted, with first
class board. Enquire at 1891 Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-11

Tho Daily Nav,s says EalfoGr's ex.
position q Lord Snlisbury's policy is
excellent in Intention. and tho only fear
Is that the execution may fall short Of
the Intention. With reference to the
New York Times expression Of regret
that lack q appetite has succeeded to
Engilnd's traditional earth hurEoT The
Daily News say: such regrets In an
American journal are piquant indeed.
hut our American fr!cad reed not he
uneasy. our iricr,.ts. which arc iden-
teal with th,irs. can h. protected in
,nina 10y other means than territorial
innovation"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-11

@O~ -
Both the method and results when
Syrupof Figs is taken; il il pleasant
anil refreshing TO the taste. and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys.
Liver snd Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn eifectually. dispels colds. head.
aches and fcvers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy Of it, kind ever pro-
daced, pleasing TO the taste and &C
ceptable TO the stomach, prompt in
is action anil truly beneficial in its
effects. prepared only from the most
hcilthyand OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, its
many excellent qualities command !.
TO all ard have made IL the most
popular remedy known.
syrup Of Figs is for sale in go
cent bottles BY all lcsding drug.
gist& Any reliable druggist who
may not have il on hand viii pro-
cure il promptly for any ono who
wishes tn try It. Dsnot sceeptsny
substitute.
CALIFORNIA Flg Syrup co.
$40 faiEcisco. Ca.
LOUISVILLE. ~. ksy vo<x. ar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-11

Tayiarviile. Ills. Jan. 1.-THE miners
% the TayIorvlIle Coal company met
there last night and decided to strike
ager SUBWAY declines 60 pay because
the Wisconsin Cepiral rs..road. which
he has a contract o. furnish SEQ tons Of
coal daily. refuses to Fay an advance
On er the contract prize.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-11

w general houScwork; reference re-
CURED. Ioquire OF Mrs. Samuel Edwards, 9l5
Second aveoue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-11

(VANfED-GooDs TO STORE IN CHEAP.
w clean and Light storage rooms With ele-
,ator 81 t6S Second avenue. Johnny Jones
Two rings on 1871.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-11

Ssss Tells Wnsrs nssisn Mag ne Found.
And that 10 more important than
making money. iyour blood 10 i'm.
pure, Hoods Ssrsapsrilla 10 the med.
icine for you. Il cures scroiula, salt
rheum. rheumstism, cssarrh and all
other diseases originating in or pro-
NOTED BY impure blood and low
state Of the system.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-11
FOR RENT.

EIOR RFNT-RESIDENCE At 81, TWEEN
~ tieth street. Apply .: Black Hawk
Building & Loan association, Bengston block.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-11
WANTED.

NYANTED-A GIRL FOR GENERAL
W homework at sos Second avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-11

WANTED uNERGETIC BUSINESS MAN
w TO handle our business: meet merchants
ana manufacturers; permanent situation. Nc
Gregor, 1000 Caxton Building, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-11

Hoods Pills are essy to take. easy
to operate Cure indigestion. head.
oche.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-11

"ANTED-IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF
W steady and pleasant employment at
hcmc for one year ut $50 per month, and can
give good references. send your name and ad-
dress with stamp to 4. L. Smith & Co., Kim
ball House, Davenport, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-11
Mu., No. I:ssiaae Grea, I,r,,aI..

There was ~ objection. said Baisour
IN cons iusion. a. Russia,having an Ice
free r"rt. provided England was not
eVriudcd: but the government would do
its uir1cat 60 prevent Chira yielding to
forCign pTcs-srv 60 make regulations
sdysrse to Great Hritain OF -any>ini-
probable. but possible. attempt Go dot
the coast q China with foreign sta
ttous by pro.cctiorist countries who
would raise customs or other barriers
u eur trade" The burden 81 the
whole declaration was that Eneland's
policy IN China Is for the benefit q the
world at lSrgc. The morning parcr
editorials 81 all shades Of political
opinion cxprsss rrcat satisfaction at
Iialfour's exposition 90 the principles
guiding ttc governments policy in the
far east. but they complain Of the alb
scrcs 20 definite siatcrrCutr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-11
STATED BY BALF0UR.
The Position Great Britain Has
Taken in the Matter Of the
Raid on Chine
DOES NOT WANT ANY TERRITORY

nut stands for Equal Privileges in Chinese
Trade Tor All the Nations Of the Earti-
Exclusive rriviiegesso None Anywhere
Jehn Bull. si~ Russian and Japan Agree
Upon . Corean Foley - Outbreak In
Afrsea-Tranee on the Nile.