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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13
All On Account Of the Dc.e.n.

"Thcre's another war ON between
Closer and Pinchem."
"No? What's the matter this timer"
"Of course you know they hate each
= her. Been rivals i'll business and So
ciety for years. Long ago both wanted
20 marry the same girl, and neither got
her. Each blames the other for that.
Mention Closer to Pinchem and he
wants TO fight. Mention Pinchem to
Closer and he'll swear III the richest
vocabulary a profane man ever accumu-
lated.
deacon Worthy was the occasion Of
the most recent rupture. He was raising
money for some good purpose and went
To Closer, who headed the list with
5000 under a positive agreement that
$500 of the amount was to be immedi-
ately handed back to him. When the
deacon went TO Pinchem, there were
red splotches on the moon. He denounc-
ed Closer as q niSer and a shark. The
idea of his having subscribed but $500
to such "A cause was disgraceful. Pinch
en- put down $500 and generously told
the deacon to call on him if more were
needed.
'When Closer saw the list again, he
was tickled into coughing tit and had
word conveyed to Pinchem of his agree
mcnt with the deacon. They thought
for time that they d have to put Pinch
EN- in straitjacket. The names he
called Closer would keep a stenographeT
busy for week. They reached Closer
and now there is to be SANDER suit
Each has vowed to whip the other on
sight, and it is better than a circus to
see how they dodge each other in their
daily walks. The deacon only smiles
while he deplores the fact that any bad
feeling was created. Detroit Free
Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13
g-0-0Ea-Ot0-0-0-O-0-0-0-o
, ADJUSTMENTS. Q

When the Lincoln theatre. Chicago,
burned 10 the ground the other night
all the scenery. costumes and acces-
SORES of Paul GilmOre's The Dawn
of Freedom burned as well. He
will rebuild At once and expects TO
have his production ready To fill his
Christmas engagement in Boston
Fortunately he had in preparation new
version Of The Three Musketeers, :
in which he intended to appear in con-
nectiou with The Dawn of Free
dom" Mr.. Gilmore win be remem-
bered as leading man in such of Eroh
mans productions as The Wife,
Men and Women" The Charity
Ball, " etc. He also played the leading
roles in the first seasons presentations
Of In Old Kentucky" and The
Ensign HIS new play, touching
upon the struggles and liberation of
the Cuban people, is not unlike The
Ensign in character, and comes OPP
portunely at the close of our recent
war with Spain.
Cole and JOhnsoR's "A Trip to Coon
town. to be presented at Harper's
theatre tomorrow night and Thursday
night. is the biggest theatrical hit in
the century, success unparalleled
in the history of American amusement
enterprise. Greeted everywhere by
apPlauding multitudes, proclaimed by
the press and the public to be the
most original, novel and fascinating
stage entertainment of modern times
and the best organization of ebony
singers, dancers and comedians in
the world. A Joyous blending of
song, story and dance by the merriest
people under the sun. Lloyd Gibbs
is the greatest living black tenor and
Miss Julia Roam the Cuban nightin-
rnle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13
Free Pills.

Send your address to II. f. Bucklen
IL Co.. Chicago. and get free box of
DR. Kings New Life Pills. A trial
will convince YOU of their merits.
These pills are easy in action and are
particularly effective in the cure of
constipation and sick ache. For ma
laria and liver troubles they have been
proved invaluable. They are guaran-
teed to be perfectly free from every
deleterious substance. and to be pure
" vegetable. They do not weaken by
their action. but by giving tone to
stomach and bowels greatly invigor-
ate the system. Regular size % cents
der box. Sold by Hartz * Ullemeyer,
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13
SUPERVISORS IN SESSION.
December Meeting of the County Board
Convenes.

The Rock Island county board of
supervisors convened in Decem Der
session at the court house at clock
this afternoon. Chairman w. r.
Carey presided. The familiar coun-
tenance of Col. II. Kohler. who in the
capacity of clerk had for several years
recorded the proceedings of the body,
was missing. Henry B. Hubbard, the
new official, occupying his accustomed
seat.
The board at this meeting, aside
from the usual routine business, has
county intirmary steward, and a court
house janitor, engineer and elevator
boy TO appoint.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13
RIVALRY AMONG THE ROADS.
Rock Island After Its Competitors Over In


ROCK Island After Its competitors over IN
iowa.
The Rock Island is taking energetic
steps in Iowa to prevent the encroach-
ment of other roads on its territory
and where they have encroached to
retaliate by extending into their ter
ritories. A few weeks ago when the
Iowa Central commenced work on its
line from Pella into Des Moines, the
Rock Island announced that to get
even it would build from a point on
its Washington branch into Marshall
town. and thereupon it Immediately
leaked out that the Iowa Central had
been playing a double game and was
not only going into Des Moines, but
is behind line into Muscatine, an
exclusively Rock Island town, which
is almost completed. This move
ment the Rock Island does not appear
to be able to head off.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13
wills ProIlnted.

In the will of the late Margaret
Baird, formerly Margaret De Is.kie
probated in the county court. the
tcstatriX leaves her house and lot and
such other property which she
possessed to her adopted daugh-
ter, Mrs. Kate Newberry. The will
was made Feb. II. 1881.
The late James Campbell, in his will,
directs that his estate be left to his
widow, Catherine Campbell.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13
OIL FOR THE HIGHWAYS.
Use OF Petroleum for Road " ork Pro-
posed by Maj. MeiGs-

pOeeu MAJ.
Mai. NJ Meigs, who is connected
with the government river engineers
corps at Keokuk, has opened a new field
of Investigation and now proposes to
secure good roads for Iowa by using
crude oil. an experiment which is
comparatively unknown except in a
few localities in the east. Maj. Meigs
says that his attention was first at
tracted to the using of oil on high
ways by reading a newspaper clip
ping from Pennsylvania town. 1t
seems that a leaky oilpipe near the
town in question was responsible for
the discovery. This pipe was at the
side of road that was invariably i'm
passable during the season of the
spring and fall rains. When the leak
in the pipe occurred the ground be-
came saturated to some extent with
oil, and very soon it was noticed that
the mud dried up and that the sur
face of the road became hard, and re-
manned so despite the rains and
storms. So notorious was this bad
piece of road that the experiment was
in other localities, and al
ways with the same success. Maj.
Meigs determined to make some eX-
periments in the matter, and Judging
from his accounts it looks as though
the problem of good roads is nearing
a solution.
AT the meeting of the Good Roads
of Missouri. held in St.
Louis a few days ago, Maj Meigs was
present and told of the experiments
he had carried on
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13
sui-nmer. Win Had.

An Englishman home from the west
coast of Africa says he saw a whole vii
lage swimming out to the steamer wear
ing as they swan renovated secondhand
''stovepipe" hats in ali the glory Of the
white tissue paper IN which they are
shipped out for sale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13

Scranton, Pa, Dec. 13.-Several
workmen are reported killed and in
jured by au explosion in the Corning
mill of the Moosic Powder company
at Moosic, Pa. Great damage was
done in the village.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13
SERVICES FOR GEN. GARCIA,
Distinguished Gathering Pays Tribute to
Remains of Brave Old Cuban.

Washington, Dec. 13.-Solemn high
mass of the Catholic church was ceIe-
brated over the remains of Gen.
Calixto Garcia at St. Patrick 5 church
today. The service was made notable
by the distinguished gathering pres
emf. All honors of war that could be
accorded the nation al hero were vOuch-
safed by this government to the brave
old Cuban
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13
Trip Through the South.

Washington, Dec. 13.-The presi-
dent and party left at o'clockthis af-
ternoon for weeks trip through the
south, the primary object being to
attend the peace jubilee at Atlanta
tomorrow and Thursday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13
Apparent CONTAMINATION

1t seems very strange TO me, " said
the educated parrot, that a thirst for
learning can be satisfied with a lot Of
dry information. - Cincinnati En-
Quirer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13
How 1t Hurts!

Rheumatism, with its sharp
twinges, aches and pains. Do you
know the cause? Acid in the blood
has accumulated in your joints. The
cure is found in Hoods Sarsaparilla
which neutralizes this acid. Thou
sands write that they have been com
pletely cured of rheumatism by
Hoods irsaparilla-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13
COUNTY TEMPLE.

Dec 1l-Grace BidGison to Walter
Fowler part lot ~, and lot IS, block
5. Chicago or lower add. Rock Island,
81, 100.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13
Don't Tobacco Spit and smo.e ToSr Life av,,.

To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
netic. full OF life nerve and viRor, take No-To
BAG. the wonder-worker taat makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guaran.
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13

Hoods Pills cure nausea sick head
ache. biiiousness, Indigestion Price
% cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
RECEIVES HER FRIENDS.
Mother of the Late W. O. Gresham
Celebrates Her o2d Birthday.

New Albany, Ind, Sept. 9-Mrs. Sar-
ali Gresham Brumley, mother of the
late secretary of state during the sec
ond administration of President CIeve-
land, today celebrated the ninetv-sec-
ond anniversary of her birth at her
farm home in Harrison county. The
celebration was participated in by peo-
pie from far and wide, who called on
the venerable woman during the day
The meal spread for the guests was
personally prepared by Mrs. Gresham,
''Aunt Sarah" as she is affectionateIy
known. Despite the advanced age of
Mrs. Brumley, she is, as she is often
heard to remark, as 'spry as a cricket
and seems good for many years to
come.
Mrs. Gresham was born in the coun-
ty in which she still lives when the
state was yet a territory, and is pro-
badly the states oldest native She
was twice married, her first marriage
taking place rs years ago to Colonel
Gresham, a prosperous young farmer
and the father of W. O.. or Walt"
Gresham, as he was Familiarity known
to his intimates.
Tt was the custom of the late secre-
tary of state to visit his aged mother at
least once annually, and this home
coming was always eagerly looked for
ward to by his aged mother, and he was
as eager for the time of his visit to the
old farm and the aged and dearly be-
loved mother as was the latter Mrs.
Brumley spoke feelingly and proudly
of her dead son today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
HARD TACK THEIR FARE.
Quinine and Pills the Medicine of
American Soldiers

Junction City, Sept. 9.-Julius Cars
Jensen, a trooper in the regular cavalry
which went from Fort Riley to Santiago
returned from there, giving the follow
ing description of the hospitals at San
tiago:
The hospital consisted of one small
tent, where the steward kept his med
icine, and that was all. You brought
your own pup-tent and blanket and
with your own coat under your head
you lay on the bare ground. Hardtack
and bacon was your fare. Quinine and
pills your medicine. On the night of
the 18th, though it had been necessary
to carry me from place to place, woke
up in the midst of a terrible, thunder
shower. was lying in three inches of
water. The plaintive cries of the many
SICK around me were terrible. I got up
and with my shoes in my hand waded
through that swamp until I found the
troop, where by repeated calling I at
last found Fred, who had made a shell
ter against the rain and I crawled in
with him. The next day, though was
very sick, I decided the cure was worse
than the bite and went for duty This
description applies equally to all hos
p1tals Of that time; even the wounded
Imagine, if you can, the almost to-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
La FAYETTE DAY OCT. 10.
President Will Issue a Proclamation
to That Effect.

Chicago, Sept. 9-President Mckinley
will soon make public proclama ton to
the people of the United tSates request
ing them to observe October 10 as La
fayette day and contribute generously to
the monument commission recently APP
pointed by Commissioner General Peck.
The presidential proclamation will be the
and Robert J. Thompson will adopt to
spread information of the movement
among the people of the United States.
Mr. Thompson resumed his labOrs at the
Chicago office yesterday and briefly out
lined his plan of campaign. The first step
will be President McKinley's proclama-
ton. The president promised Mr.. Peck al
their recent meeting in New York that he
would gladly put the matter before the
public in the form of a proclama ton. The
date when it will be issued has not yet
been made public. but it will come soon.
Shortly after McKinleys proclamation
the governors of the forty-four states will
follow it up with similar announcements
to the people in their comm nWealths.
Then the state superintendent of public
instruction will make known their inter-
est in the monument by sending procla-
nation to each of the schools under their
later take similar action. Parochial schools
will be reached through the church au-
thorities.
Mr. Thompson yesterday sent out let
ters to each of the state superintendent.
They briefly explained the nature of the
Lafayette monument scheme, requested
the superintendent cooperation and an
nounced their appointment as honorary
nounced their appointment as members of
county superintendent will receive atten-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
HOT BLOOD IN NEVADA.
Democratic State Convention Nearly
Breaks Up in Row.

Reno. New, Sept "a bombsheI was
ton yesterday afternoon, when the com
mittee credentials reported that about
forty delegates were not entitled to seats.
Chairman Ryan of the committee on
letters from the state central committee
man of Humboldt county stating that
there were no Democrats in Humboldt,
and his surprise was great when a bun
tials was laid on the credentials commit
Major ]. Dennis stated that he also had
received similar letters.
the credentials of the Humboldt county
DELEGATES, and also the letters claimed to
Dennis. At this Major Dennis sprang to
his feet, and exclaimed; DO you doubt
be doubted by any gold-bug.''
Chairman Ryan left his seat and APP
preached General Clark, saying: "If you
it right here and now"
Every delegate in the hall was on his
feet in an instant, but Chairman Weber
finally succeeded in restoring order. Cen
era1 Clark then said he had no intention
demanded the proof of their assertions,
the convention.
The silver party state convention effect
zion Of y az fo by tas ne f fa
porary chairman.
The situation is not changed on the
hdent, and the friends of Allen, Williams
working hard. A Cleveland is still look
ed upon as a possible dark horse.
The difference among the Democrats was
was finally adjusted by the carrying of
the motion that the report of the COM
ferringg to contested seats.
By the vote Of the convention soon after
the ii tanb oldt county delegation was
granted seats upon the floor.
A motion appointing conference COM
mittee to confer with the Silver party
forces upon fusion was lost. Dennis of
WashOe, chairman of the committee on
platform and resolutions. moved for re-
consideration. and his motion was carried
1t was evident that fusion or no fusion
the platform
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
DINGLEY'S SON INPOLITICS
Nominated For the Legislature in
Michigan-Opposed to Burrows

Washington. D. C., Sept. 9.---Mr. Edward
NJ. Dingley of Kalamazoo, Mich, son OF
Representative Dingley and clerk of the
house committee on ways and means, has
been nominated for the Michigan legisIa-
ture The notable thing about the nom
nation was Mr.. Dingleys refusal to be
bound by the resolutions indorslng senator
pledged. Whether Mr.. Dingley intends to
but he is the governors friend. and Gov
ernor Pingree is a native of Oxford cOun-
~, Maine, which is within Representative
fnee for the Michigan legislature, who re-
sembles his father very clsely, is credited
with an ambition to come to congress, and
as Representative Dingley can have his
seat as long as he cares for it, there is
every prospect that within few years
father and son will be members of the
same legislative body. The Michigan dis
trict has generally been regarded as Re-
publican, although Representative Todd,
running as a fusiOniSt, won two years ago
bX q plurality of about 900 votes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
BLAMES NEWSPAPERS.
Adjutant General Corbin Criticises
Yellow Journals.

Washington Sept. 9.-Adjutant Cen
eral Corbin, in discussing the attempt
of a Mississippi regiment to assassinate
its colonel, asserted that the sensation
al newspapers of the country are re-
sponsible for the conduct of these men.
The demoralizing influence of the
sensational papers is beginning to bear
fruit" said the adjutant general. "A
short time ago an eastern newspaper
headed a TRADE on the war department,
Shoot the Officers" and it now seems
that the men have followed this bad ad-
vice. The sensational newspapers seem
to think that the liberty accorded the
press means license to say anything
regardless of truth and decency.
1T is undoubtedly true that there is
much suffering in the army, but all the
blame should not be laid upon the war
department. If the position assumed
by a portion of the press is maintained
it is a serious question in my mind
whether it will not end in disorganizing
the military forces of the country and
make it almost impossible to raise an
other volunteer army if one should be
necessary. We are now placed in an
unenviable light before other nations
by what has been written about the
management of the army. Our soldiers
are liable to be treated as babies and
our executive officers either as imbe
Giles or corrupt - +-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
THE MILLS-ADAMS co.

tai defamation of that fine body of
men who left Fort Riley-some are
dead, some sick and but few remain in
each troop to remind me of the hale
and hearty fellows who left that place
with a Cuba Iibre! or remember the
Maine on their lips, and now they are
shadows of their former selves, weak
and scarcely able to perform the du-
ties assigned them. They are certainly
entitled to be called heroes.
Now a few words about Cubans.
They are a worthless, degraded set of
to every American on the island. They
are worse than our western Indians.
The island itself would, with proper care
and culture, become a paradise. Co
cOanutss bananas, oranges, lemons,
pineapples, etc. grow in confusion; so
do scorpions, tarantulas, centipedes,
snakes, ants, etc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
CHICAGO BOY PATRIOTIC.
Fourteen-Year-oId Eddie Roat Wants
to Join the Army.

New York, Sept. 9-surgeon Major
D. NJ Appel, in charge of the sick
and wounded soldiers at near by hos
pitfalls, whose office is at the army build
ing, today received the following letter
postmarked Chicago:
Dear Sir:-Wou1d you take me as
waiter boy in your camp? I am a boy
of IA years month 2 weeks. got no
mother or father. will go as a drum
mer or a mascot, or I'll go as private
soldier. If you don't need my help
would you please get me in some other
camp, and obIige.
EDDIE ROAT,
1926 South Oakley ave, Chicago, III.
Major Appel advised Eddie to wait
for the next war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
A NEW PLAGUE.
EBronze Skim, Is the Newest and
Rarest New York Affection.

New York, Sept. 9.-New York physi-
clans are greatly interested in the
strange malady akin to the black
plague" one case of which has just
made it's appearance in the city. Doc
tors of the New York hospital, in which
the patient suffering from the malady
is confined, now know that it is Addi-
son disease, or bronze skim" as it
more commonly is called.
1t is a very rare and curious dis
ease of the supra renal capsules, a fiat,
triangular body, which covers the up
per part of the kidneys as a helmet. A
hollow cavity in the interior contains
a brown, reddish, or yellowish fluid.
Leading characteristics of the disease
bility, remarkable feebIeness of the
hearts action.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09

involving first outlay and cost, was in
f house mistress: for traits and agencies
the flesh, to each other. and to the Well
being, when tried in the crucible of three
timeS-a-day intercourse, became manage
able enough when separated. Then, too
the people to whom small things mean
50 much, the people ever on the lookout
for these small things, were cut off from
the chance to compare notes, to say moth
ing of the fewer opportunities and tenDfa-
tions offered to gossip, small talk. and
fault-finding that come in with the small
table dynasty
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
LETTER PAYS OUT.
Obligations on Account of Wheat
Corner Met in Full

Chicago. Sept. 9.-Joseph Letter has
cleared up his famous wheat deal Ev-
cry creditor has been paid, obligations
to banks whose assistance was enlisted
have been cancelled and IA 000, 900 bush
els Of wheat have been liQuidated since
the announcement of the voluntary as
signment nearly three months ago. This
has been done only by great sacrifice,
including the giving of mortgages on
property belonging to the Letter estate
aggregating nearly $500, 600 in value.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
Pensions for Kansans.

Washington, Sept. 9.-Pensions have
been granted as follows:
Decentralization H. Freeman, Rus
sell Springs, S12.
Reissue and ncrease-CharIes p
Hart, Rush Center, So to SO.
Original widows, etc.-Tda V. Dono-
van, Kansas City, IS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
1Tilwankee Declares Dividend.

New York, Sept. 9.-The directors of
the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul rail-
way have declared the regular semi
annual dividend of 215 per cent on its
common stock and 315 per. cent on its
preferred stock
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09

And the return of our
soldiers from the front we
look for a greatly increased
business this Fall and Win
ter-and we have prepared
for it. Our buyer was very
busy in the Eastern market
for three weeks, and his Sc
lee tions are now in and have
filed the tables and cases to
o verhowing. Our Stock this
Season will certainly please
the most fastidious Dresser.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09

Whether the abolition of the. long table
genious and tactfuI landlady, or grew out
Of the oft-reiterated request for private
clear. The innovation probably cropped
out of the obvious, need for wedding out
and parting of the guests, the city
grew in size and diversity, and it became
more and more difficult to reconcile the
various grades and needs and temperS of
the house inmates. Whatever its origin
this grouping of the guests into subdivis-
ions of twos and threes, either of con-
genial or assoc iated relationship although