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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-02

Ottumwa had her head bumped
again on the local baseball diamond
yesterday. Costly errors and slow
iieldingc by the visitors helped the
home PLAYERS along considerably. 1t
was one of those dragging. go-as-you-
please games.
In the third inning Wcimer, the
lowans' twirler, went to pieces. and
was substituted by Mctircevy. In
the next round Kecfe allowed ball
to pass him when two of the locals
were on the bags. They each moved
up one. This made Manager Smith
more angry than ever. and after turn
ing about four somersaults in the
center garden he reTained his equilib-
rum long enough to motion to kcefe
to get out of the game. DOOM was
placed behind the bat. In the ninth
the Ottumwas got together and rolled
III four. 1t was a close shave for the
home club. Here's the way ii hap
pened:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-02
Glad She saw DIR. OncaI.

Mrs. Muhs, wife of Emil NUNS. a
well known farmer. living near Ed.
ridge. Scott county, Iowa. says: Il
am glad | went to see DIR. Oneal..
had catarrh. and was so deaf that Fife
was misery to myself and family.
My head hurt me constantly. and my
eyes were 50 week and watcrcd
could hardly keep them open. DR.
Oneal's treatment helped me at once
y short course of treatment relieved
my head and eyes. and now they do
not bother me at all. and ! can heai
the clock tick rs soon as | step into
the room where il is. Again | say
am thankful | saw his advertisement
and went to see him
Il. Doerin@ of the well known firm
Of Docring ~ Calsen. Moline. took hi,
daughter. Edna. to DR.. Oncal and hat
her ewes Strengthened.
Go and see any Of these people am
he convinced, then 90 and consult the
doctor at the Kimball house. Daycn-
port. Wednesday. Thursday and Fri
day. june !. , and ).
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-02

But is Retained as Chairman of tn,
Board of Directors-W. G.. Purdy
Succeeds Him and w. II. TrueSdale,
the Present General Manager. is Also
Advanced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-02
CAR is HELD OVER A DAY.
shipment to Camp AIger Detained for
Moline supplies.

When it was learned in Moline YES
terdav afternoon that there would be
space in the car Rock Island is TO ship
to Company \ at Camp Alger and
that friends of Company Z We're
welcome to use it. it was asked from
that city that the ear be held over
until today, that longer time might
be had to gather up what was had.
Despite the anxiety to get the proviS-
ions south As soon rs possible. it was
decided to show the proper accommo-
dating spirit, and the ear was held
At noon today it was sent to Moline
to remain there until 6 O'Clock to-
night. when il will be returned to
Rock Island and sent out ut s O'Clock
by fast freight east. In order that
there would be no evidence of dispo-
Sition to take advantage of Moline the
design of the banners which W. IL.
Hare and Alters IL Co. generously
agreed to paint for the car We're
changed to include Company F, and
the car As ready for departure was
decorated with banners on either side
reading:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-02
THE CAMERA WINNERS.
Names of Those Who Won The Argus New
Subscriber Fries.

The 10. cameras promised by THE
Argus to the first 10 BOYS or "irlS
bringing in 10 new subscribers each
were today given to the winners.
Each has an outfit complete for tax
ing and finishing good picture.
Those who did not get cameras will
he paid in cash for their efforts. The
following were the winners of the
cameras:
Henry ScrviS. 49, Fourth street.
Clyde Porter, 253O Eighth-and-a-
half avenue.
Charles Bcnscn. 2Slj Sixth avenue.
Harry Thompson, SIG Second ave-
nue..
James Mirield. COS Thirtieth street.
Rolly Schill. $50 Nineteenth street.
Thomas Maroncy, 2SO9 Seventh ave
nue..
Walter Nutting. 2Si5 Eighth ave.
nue..
RAJ ph SouderS. 1j22 Fifth avenue.
Frank Jacobs. Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-02

y powder to be shaken into the
shoes. At this season your feet feel
SWOLLEN and hot, and get tired easily.
If you have smarting feet or tight
shoes, try Aliens FooyEase. 1t cools
the feet and makes walking easy.
Cures and prevents SWOLLEN and
sweating feet, blisters and callous
spots. Relieves corns and bunions Of
all pain and gives rest and comfort.
Try it today. Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores for % cents. Trial
package free. Address Allen 5. Ohm
sted. lie Roy, y. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-02
Mr.. CABLE RET|RES,
Rock Island Citizen No Longer
Executive of the c.,
r. |. &P.
DECLINES THE PRESIDENCY AGAIN.

But is Retained as Chairman of the
Board of Directors &. Purdy
Succeeds Him and W. II. Trues1iale.
the Present General Manager. is Also
Advanced.
After many years of continuous SER
vice rs president of the Chicago. Rock
Island " Pacific railway. X. Il. Cable
Yesterday renowned that title to a.
sumo that of chairman of the board
of directors. The vacancy of the Of
flee of chief executive caused a zen
eral promotion all along the line, ".
e. Purdy. first vice president. being
made presidont;W William ii. Truesdalc.
second vice president and general
manager, being elevated TO the posi-
ton Of first vice president; II. 4.
Parker, chief engineer assuming the
title of second vice president: J. +.
Phillips. that of treasurer. aud George
ii. Crosby that of secretary. AZ the
annual meeting of the stockholders.
in which 3i2. POI of the total of 4jl. =
800 shares ri stock were represented.
Il. =. Flower. Henry NJ. Flarlcr and
George :. Brewster. of New York. and
p. II. GriggS. of Davenport. whose
terms OF Office had expired. were re-
elected directors. W. II. Truesdalc
was elected to the vacancy in the di-
rectorate caused by the death of John
dc COVrn.
After the adjournment of the stock
holders the new board of directors
met, and after clec,ing officers H.
noted cut a very large watermelon
among the stockholders. This was
i'll the form of 10 per cent stock diNi-
dend. Not satisfied with that gene
rosity they also increased the divi-
dend rate from / per cent To ) per
cent per annum.
Mr. Cables New Duties.
II. Il. Gable. Il. p. Flower. Marshall
Field. II. K. Bishop and ". G.. Purdy
were elected as an executive commit
tee To serve during the ensuing wear
MIR. Cable stated after The meeting
! that he should he no less active in the
| management cf the property than
when he bore the title of president.
The new position will relieve him of
Il great deal of the routine work he
has been compelled to perform in the
past. Mr.. Cable had the changes in
his duties in view when he moved
from Chicago to Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-02

II = IL :: 10 10 =. - 1
Rock Island. l } 0 o 0 oil
Ottumwa. ...........0 0 , o ; 0 10
Two base hits Strauss. McGreevy > Me-
kibben, Wilson Three base hits McGreeyy.
Wilson. Baer. Strauss. HaclicIt. Stolen bases
-Bacr >, Phillips Babhtt, Wilson. Double
payS-Wcimer To O'Conneil to Crockett, Bah
htt 10 Hanna to Dillon. Bases on balIS-W Ell
mcr D McGreeyv ;. Young Struck out =
Weiner , McGrcevy |, Young l. Hit by bail
-Neimer ]. Young /. Wild pitch Young l.
Passed balls -kcefe }. SIRIUS |. Time. ;
hours. Umpire, CarltherS.
Other games: At Peoria. Peoria Is,
st. Joe D; at Cedar Rapids. Cedar
Rapids I, Quincy ); at Dubuque.
Dubuque II, Burlington 9.
The Rock Island team goes to
Quincy tomorrow and will not he
home again until June Il.
Today's Meeting.
NJ. II. Sexton. president, and
Lou q. Eddy, sc cretory, OF the Rock
Island Baseball association. is attend
ing meeting at Cedar Rapids today,
called by the management of the team
of that city. 1t is supposed import
ant action will he taken. representa-
| tlN'N vi tN'i Nllb Ill lHt NtSlclll as
sociation having been invited to attend.
Some have made the prediction that
it means the disbanding Of the league
for the balance of the present season.
This is denied by the officers of the
Cedar Rapids club who called. the
meeting. They make this explana-
ton:
There is absolutely nothing in the
report that IN attempt will be made
nj the meeting in this city to disrupt
the Western Baseball association. 50
far a, the officers of the local associa-
tion know. The meeting was called
at the instance of Cedar Rapids. and
is for the purpose of devising some
way to reduce expenses, so that the
season can he continued.
Each city in the association ha,
lost money this wear through small
attendance ut the games. caused BY
bad weather and the war. Cedar
Rapids is 81, 200 behind. and severa
other cities are in about the same con,
dition. Each city wants to retain it.
franchise and team and continue the
season if possible. Ii is believed thai
with better weather the attendanc,
will pick up and that 10y reducing cN
penses it will he possible to pla,
through to the close of the season.
1T is probable all the PLAYERS will
be asked to accepta - per cent reduc
ton in salary. and that they will do
so. The teams this year are stronger
than ever before. and each city want.
to keep them intact, feeling that they
will be very valuable by the end o
the season.
! TIE ARGUS received a dispatch thi
AFTERNOON from President SeXtoi
(which said that the association de
lcidcd by unanimous vote to con
Itinue."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-02
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best saIve in The world for cuts
bruises. sores. ulcers, salt rheum
fever sores, letter, chapped hands
chilblains, corns and all skin erup-
tions, and positively cures piles or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction or money re-
funded. Price % cents per BOX. For
sale by Hartz d Whenever.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-02
\ Word to PHYSICIANS,

Do You know that many broad
physicians are using Foley ;
Honey and Tar Cough Syrup in their
practice? They have found no RENE
DIV that gave rs satisfactory results
for all throat and lung complaints a,
this great cough medicine. For sale
by I. II. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-02
TAKES ANOTHER ONE,
Rock Island Team Wins Yester-
days Game by a Mar.
row Margin.
THE OTTUMWAS GO TO PIECES.

Their Errors Contribute Largely to the
Success of the Home Aggregation .
Which Almost Loses in the kClosing
Inning An Important Meeting at Ceda r
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-02
Acme Packet Co.

Rock Island and Davenport q Gin
ton and Fulton packet line. Fast and
finely equipped steamers City of Wi
mona and Verne Swain. Delightful
steamers for pleasure parties. Boats
leave at Il. III. and 3:ij y. III. Boats
meet at LcClaire. Round trip to that
point 30 cents.
For freight and passenger rates and
all other information in regard to any
of the above lines inquire of
GEO. LAMONT ~ son, Agents.
Foot Of 18th 81. Telephone tiO5
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-02
STEAM BOATS.
Diamond 10 Line.

st. Louis IL St. Paul Packet Co..
elegantly fitted steamers between
above points a. follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-02
Carnival City Packet Co.

Regular Rock Island d Burlington
packet steamer ". j. Young. .Jr..
handsomely equipped, leaves for Bur-
lington every Monday, Wednesday
and Friday at 1880 ?. N. Steamer W.
j. Young. Jr., leaves every SUNDAY at
1870 =. III. with special excursion to
Muscatincr returning nj II p. IN.
Round trip. including supper. 81. or
40 cents without supper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-02
Hundreds of Cases of Chronic Diseases Pronounced Incur
able by Others.
CONSULTATION F'REEl:

NERVOUS
emf
lCATARllI. syphilis Blood
OUR CREDENTIALS AND TESTIMONIALS ARE TIE BEST The
30 waste tint consult H.
II
)
OFFICE l24 WEST THIRD STREET, MCCULLOUGH BUILDING, DAVENPORT Ia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-02
Eeauty Is blood Deem.

Clean blood means a clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar.
tic clean your Blood and keep it clean. BY
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
puritles from the body. Begin to-day to
Danish pimples, boils, blotohes, blackheads,
and that sickly bilious complexion BY taking
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents. All drug.
glsts, satisfaction guaranteed, l0c, &c, SOC.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-02
Penny Wise and Pound Foolish

are they who have not Foley's Collie
Cure rs a safeguard in the family
For sale BY +. II. Thomas.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-21
Quaker city Criticism.

From the Topeka Journal.
A newspaper at Wichita. kas.. in report
ing a party which was given by a woman
of that city. tells whom the knives and
spoons were borrowed from. 1t might have
been supposed that something would have
been said Of the forks and napkins: but
then 1t must be remembered that there is
not much use for the two latter things in
Kansas society. If n guest cannot get along
poses of a fork and use the tablecloth for
a napkin, he Is not worthy of 1ssociatinS
with the Populist party.-Philadelphia In
quirer.
Shades of the just made perfect. here is
our old maid friend Philadelphia actually
having the temerity to offer opinions about
Kansas! Rip Van Wrinkles judgment on
Thomas Edison is now in order. But II
our Philadelphia friends manners are no
better thai his English. our ancient sister
should have selected some other past mas
ter of her 400. Respect for age and oft
time nfirmities gives us pause. but We are
compelled to call our old friends attention
to the fact that he should not close a SEN
tence with a proposition. He should have
sale from whom the knives were bor-
row<d." We deprecate. too. the Use of
would have been said in 1T might have
been supposed that something would have
been said" at might be supposed that
something was said is better form. The
use of then in but then it must be re-
membered." is at least redundant and
puerile. Ii he were extremely anxious to use
another word he should nave said, but
now it must be remembered You re-
member things now; you do not remem-
Der things then 1t is not quite clear.
either. as to what he refers when he speaks
of 1.-The two latter things Did he mean
two of the napkins. or was 1t his guileless
Philadelphia intention to refer to forks
and napkins? We were astonished. too,
that even a Philadelphia should say: III
a guest cannot get along with a knife"
You dear old fossil, a knife is never a
means of locomotion. A man might get
| along with a bicycle or a horse or an
| engine, but never with a knife-or a Phil
adelphian. a
In the editorial paragraph which imme-
diately follows, this branch of the Biddle
family tree says: IF Andrew Jackson had
been alive he would never have permitted
such liberties to be taken, with him as Mr..
Bryan did, This clipper Quaker evidently
meant las Mr.. Bryan took" Whatever
liberties Mr.. Bryan took with Andrew Jack
son, they could not have equaled the liber-
ties this Philadelphia Ward McAilister
takes with the English language.
In his next editorial paragraph he makes
the amusing blunder of saying: Mr.. Letter
has succeeded in making the greatest ad-
vertised wheat deal on EARTH He means,
Of course. the best advertised wheat deal
on record" But life is too short In a busy
state like Kansas to spend much time in
educating the sleepy people OF Philadel-
phia. We take pleasure In noting that the
editorial department is actually able to an
swer the question Of "R. Z. h." as TO the
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-21

The body OF men composing the Missouri
Press Association, now in session in this
city. is a potential factor in the educational
and commercial progress of the state. The
association is well represented in the pres
ent gathering. the editors of a large num-
Der of weekly and a goodly number Of
daily papers being in attendance.
There was a time when the country ed
itor became unnecessarily alarmed over the
encroachments of the metropolitan news
paper. p. time has shown that he re-
ceives more assistance than interference
from the big daily journal. Many of the
modest papers of the " and lesser
cities reflect the progress that has been
made in the first ranks of journalism. The
editors study and meet the wants of read
ers whose intelligence has been quickened
and who's tastes have been cultivated by
general newspaper perusal, but with whom
no outside sheet can take the place of the
home paper. The prosperous appearance
of many of Kansas City's editorial guests
is an evidence that the country paper pays
as well as it ever did.
In one respect the so-called country jour-
nalists have o%utstripped their city Compel
itors. and that is in the matter of organi-
cation. The associations, such as that of
Missouri. have made occasions for the com
ing together of those similarly inspired and
interested and for the exchange Of ideas ard
the adoption of plans for the advancement
of their common cause. Editors of the great
daily newspapers might profit much by this
example. There are so many subjects upon
which all reputable editors are agreed and
so few upon which there is an irreconcila-
bic difference OF opinion. that a closer COM
munity of effort should be both feasible
and desirable.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-21
RAILROAD EARNINGS.

An estimate has been made by the
Financial Chronicle of the gross earnings
for the full calendar year of 1897 of 133 rail-
road companies which operate 10000 miles
out of q total mileage of $4,000 in the
United States. These are. in round num-
bers. $500, 900, 900. against S565,ooO. 600 in 1896.
For eleven months on sixty-eight other
roads. having a mileage Of q. 1872 miles, the
gross earnings were. in round numbers, In
1885,, si25. 900. 900, against $il4. 0oO, 900 for the
same period in 1886. in the totals there
was n gain of 6.02 per cent for the year.
This is a good showing. everything consid-
cred. The causes that aided the roads did
not begin to operate until late in the year.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-21
Not on Schedule Time.

From the Atlanta Constitution
they were blasting rocks near a river. and
dynamite had been placed in different lC-
callties.
The family of a colored fisherman was
curiously inspecting the work. though they
had been warned away on numerous oc.a-
sicns.
One day the old woman. pipe in mouth.
was standing with her two children near a
barrel of dynamite. when suddenly there
was a terrific explosion and the family
went up with it.
The head of the family witnessed the
tragedy from a distance. The next morning
he approached the mayor of the town. and
said:
"Ef you Please. sab. I wants ter know;
what cemetery lots is sellin' fer in de cul-
luG buryin' groun'?"
Have you recovered the-the bodies?'
asked the mayor. sympathetically.
mo. sub. not yit,' was the reply, but
I'm expectin' of EN- ter come down mos
,ry priputef'
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-21
POOR COLORADO!

In a thirty-two page issue of the Den
yer Republican. just received. is a full ac-
count of what Colorado has accomplished
during the year just closed. According 20
this authority, she has mined s21, 147,09
worth of gold, the rate of increase over
1s9e beating the world; she has turned out
s12,0 0U,00 % worth Of silver; she has increased
her lead product nearly 10000 0 in value:
she has raised her copper product from
sos, 600 to sl,l3l .oOo;r she has raised 5000, Coz
bushels of wheat. 10000 carloads of po-
tatoes and $500. 900 worth of fruit. Mean
while. the debts of the people AVE been
greatly reduced. And this is the state that
Senator Teller says will be ruined if free
coinage of silver is not made the law.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-21
A CHILD'S GRAVE.

A barren waste OF upland cold and gray.
Its rocky ground TO weed and thistle grown,
As though the unwatched wind hal reaped and sown
Along its slopes for many a year and day:
And in the midst. as il a grave should stray
And lose itself among the hills alone.
A child's small mound and pitifuI headstone.
The only fair thing near. not far away
With hushed murinur doth tssildered roam
A little brook. and round the landscape wind.
As It's deserted mountain source it sought
To gain anew: 1t seemed like a lost mind.
That in some desoiate tract. u~nnaapped Of thought,
wanders, alone. and far from any home.
William Prescott Foster.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-21
THE

What is a sonnet? IT'S the peariy shell
That murmurs of the far-on murmuring sea:
A precious Jewel carved most curiousiy:
1t is a little picture painted we'll.
What Is a sonnet IT'S the tear that fell
From a great poets hidden ecstasy:
A two-edged sword. a star. a song-ah me,
Sometimes a heavy toiling funeral bell.
This was the fame that shook with Dante's breath;
The solemn organ whereon Milton played,
And the clear glass where shakespeare's shallow
falls:
A sea this is-beware who ventureth,
For like a ford the narrow floor is laid
MId-ocean deep To the sheer mountain walls.
Richard Watson Glider.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-21
PUNISHMENT OF TRAIN ROBBERS.

Representative Hubbard, of Missouri, has
introduced a bill in congress making train
robblng and train wrecking offenses against
the United States I'M fixing the punish
ment at penitentiary imprisonment OF not
less than ten years. or the death penalty.
The passage OF this bill would meet with
very general approval, although 1t may
suffer defeat at the hands of the rigid con-
structionists who are sticklers for states
rights in all matters. great or small.
The purposes underlying the measure are
certainly commendable. 1t Is hoped that
by making these crimes offenses against
the federal laws and imposing more severe
penalties. the practice of train robbing and
wrecking may be reduced to the minimum
or eradicated altogether. For some reason
possibly hard times-these holdups and
wrecks have been more frequent the past
few years than for a number of years pre-
yious. Some means should undoubtedly be
employed to give the travelling public, the
train crews and the express companies
greater security against this kind of out
lawry.
1t is very generally known that GRIM
finals stand in greater fear of the federal
laws than of the state or municipal laws.
This fact alone is a point in favor of Rep
resentative Hubbard's bill. AS a rule fed
eral courts are comparatively free from
political bias or other influences thai are
often brought to bear upon cases tried be-
fore state or county tribunals. What is
true of the courts is also true of the de-
tective forces.
Many will doubt the wisdom of making
train robbing or train wrecking a capital
orense. except in cases where murder has
been committed. and yet If there are any
crimes outside OF murder that should be
punished by death, this one should come
under that class. for its undertaking al
ways involves the possibility of murder and
the perpetrators are always prepared 10 de.
Send themselves at the cost Of others
lives.
At any rate. popular sentiment woult
sustain the infection of the severest posi-
bic punishment short of hanging for these
outlaws.
There is high judicial authority for con
strung crimes of this character as ma
sionsl offenses. The point Of jurisdiction
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-21
Weather Forecast for Friday.

Washington, Jan. a0.-For Oklahoma and
Indian Territory: Generally fair: easterly
winds.
For Missouri: Partly cloudy weather;
variable winds, becoming southeasterly.
For Kansas: Partly cloudy weather.; va
Yia HE winds
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-21

meaning of the letters "R. 8. V. r.
Doubtless there are on the Philadelphia In
quirer. editorial writers who have gooo
manners and can write good English. put
this fellow seems to think that because he
has learned not to use his napkin as d
handkerchief that he has been admitted 10
ppIifo Snciofv
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-21
Home IDduatrfes.

From the New York Press.
.Samsie." said Deii!ah determinedly.
Hereafter I intend 10 cut your hair my
self. You give up altogether too much to
that Dutch barberi"
Samson's subsequent appearance. mid
the ridicule Of the Philistines. brought down
the house.