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The true northerner., 1898-10-19
WORK DELAYED.
Government Annoyed by Quarantine
That stops Construction of Naval
COaIing station at Dry Tortugas.

Work on the naval coaling station at
the Dry Tortugas is seriously inter
fered with by the Florida state Off
cials in declaring quarantine against
the government reservation. AS a con-
sequence the important work of con-
structing station at that point will
be indefinitely postponed. The quar-
antine will be in force at least until
November Is, and it becomes necessary
on this account to extend the contract
for dredging, pier construction, elec-
trio light work and coaling shed work.
This work should have been completed
within month. The station is greatly
needed as depot of supplies for ships
operating in the West Indies. The
navy department authorities have had
great deal of trouble about this sta
tion since the bids were opened, which
was during the war. There have been
many impediments, and the latest is
one which gives them much annoy
ance. 1t will not be possible to send
workmen to the place, and those who
are there now and who may be dis
charged or resign will have trouble
in getting away
The true northerner., 1898-10-19
MAY BUILD ON LAKES.
Prospect That High Commissions
Work i'm Quebec May Lead to
Modification Treaty.

representative Foss, while at Wash
ington, had a conference with Secre-
tary Long about the treaty of 1917,
which limits the number of gunboats
on the great lakes to one,
Secretary Long believes that as a re-
suit of the conference between the
American and Canadian commission
ers this treaty will be modified so as
10 enable shipbuilders on the lakes
to secure contracts for building war
ships, which privilege is now denied
them. One of the firms maintaining a
plant on the lakes was the lowest bid
der for the torpedo boats for which
contracts have just been let. The bid
was thrown out because it would have
been a violation of the treaty to build
it on the lakes.
Nothing has been done toward build
ing the gunboat which is to replace the
Michigan, because of the operations of
the treaty. Its repeal or modification
is important to the lake shipbuilders,
and hopes are entertained that some
thing will be agreed upon before the
commission finishes it's labors.
The true northerner., 1898-10-19
NEW STANDARD.
Plan Proposed by Col. l.. VI. Maus for
Reorganization Of Medical Bu-
reau of National Guard.

Col. L. NJ. Maus, chief surgeon on
Gen. Lees staff, has presented report
which contains some important recon-
ization of the medical bureau of the ma
tional guard. He suggests that the ma
tional guard be under the control of
the national government as far as
summer camps are concerned, and that
the expenses of these summer camps
be betrayed by the national govern
ment; that every officer and soldier OF
the national guard be placed upon a
pay roll by the national government for
the time he is actually in service; and
that uniforms for the enlisted men of
the national guard be paid for by the
national government.
He further recommends that the
medical officers of the national guard
be organized in a separate corps like
that of the United States army, that all
such officers be required to pass a rigid
examination before receiving commits
sion, and that they be required TO re-
port once yearly at the national guard
camps for instruction in professional
and administrative work, under the guild
ance of a medical officer of the United
States army detailed by the war depart
ment, who shall likewise have author
ity TO call upon these medical officers
at any time during the year for reports
as regards the work they are doing in
their military organizations; that the
hospital corps of the national guard
be organized the same as that of the
United States army andindependent of
regiments; that in time of peace this
corps will consist of three per cent. of
the strength of the national guard and
in times of war five per cent; that the
men be required to assemble once year
~ at the camps of the national guard
for instruction in litter drill, first aids,
nursing. care of the sick, and prepara-
tion of food, under the instructions Of
medical officer of the United States
army, that acting stewards and hos
pital stewards be appointed from these
men after professional examination
before a board of medical officers; that
ample provisions be made for hospital
tents, constructed of papier mache, and
50 arranged that they can be shipped
and set up at any point where needed;
that these tents be supplied with floors
and proper windows, doors and ventila-
ton. and so arranged that they can
be attached together and form wards;
that all hospital cots supplied to the
United States army be wire woven, with
iron or steel frames.
The true northerner., 1898-10-19
GOES TO MANILA TO WE'D.
to Capt. PeEram White
worth.

Cupid has given marching orders to
daughter of the army, and Miss En-
cline Smith will proceed to Manila,
Philippine islands, and become the wife
of Brevet Capt. Pegram Whiteworth, of
the Eighteenth infantry, stationed
there. Miss Smith is the daughter of
Col. G. c. Smith, deputy quartermaster
general. stationed at st. Louis. She is
a child of the army, and as her fiance
cannot come to her she, accompanied
by her mother, will bravely cross the
continent and Pacific to gladden. the
life of the man she loves. Miss Smith
first met her future husband In San
Antonio, Tex, when her father was
stationed at that post. They have been
engaged since April.
The true northerner., 1898-10-19
IN GREAT DEMAND.
Civil Engineers Needed by the Navy
Few Pass the Rigid EX-
animation.

Naval authorities are surprised that
only two of the 2s candidates for places
in the corps of civil engineers for the
navy should have passed the competi-
tive examination. There is great need
Of additional officers for this corps,
especially as three of the present linn
tied force are not on duty-Lieut.
Peary being in the arctic regions.
Lieut.. White being under suspension,
and Lieut.. Prindle having refused to
accept the duty TO which the depart
ment desired TO assign him. The Sc
verify of the latest examination. which
extended over a period of ten days, is
the more remarkable, since just before
the board met the son of prominent
naval officer was appointed. regardless
Of the fact that he had failed on pre-
vious examination.
The true northerner., 1898-10-19
A Soldiers ESCAPE.
Fsom tae DemOcrat-Me.sage, M sterl.nO, M.

When Richmond had fallen and the great
commanders had met beneath the historic
apple tree at Appomattox, the SD Penn
sylvania Volunteers, prematurely aged, clad
in tatters and rags, broken in body hut of
dauntless spirit, swung into line for the last
"grand review" and then quietly marched
away 10 begin life's fray anew. Rebel sLo.
and shell, the dread miasma OF the southern
swamp, sleepless nights and wearisome days
had depleted their ranks until only hand
full remained. Among the number Asa Rob-
inson came back to the old home IN Mt
Sterling, Ills; that he had left at the call TO
arms four years previous. He went away in
the first flush of vigorous manhood he came
back ghost of the self that answered to
President Lincoln's call for" 800 900 more"
With his return TO the old homestead
there came TO him the knowledge that war
with him was only begun; that he must
fight the battle with disease TO the end of his
days; that the glare of southern sun and
the calling fire OF a southern soldiery were
as nothing compared TO the onslaught Of an
enemy that fought under cover and disre-
garded all the rules of civilized warfare.
Ecatic rheumatism fastened its fangs upon
him, incapacitating him for manual labor and
rendering him, much of the time, physically
as helpless as an infant The years passed
by but his sufierings, with increasing age
were increased rather than diminished lie
spent small fortune for DOCTORS medicine,
praying for even temporary relief, but it did
not come.
To-day he is an alert, active man of fifty
five years. His rheumatic pains have de-
parted, and while there are traces of his
years of suffering in his face he walks with
the soldierly bearing and springy step Of
healthy young man.
To the Democrat Message reporter he talked
freely about his case. Mr.. Robinson is mar
of much more than average education and
intelligence. Where he is known in Brow
County his word is as acceptable as the BOND
of the average man. and there is no question
but that in his case an almost miraculous cure
The true northerner., 1898-10-19
TESTS PATIENCE.
THE MOST PATIENT PEOPLE MUST SHOW
ANNOYANCE AT TIMES.

Nothing spoils a good disposition
quicker.
Nothing taxes a mans patience, like
any itichiness of the skin.
Itching piles almost drive you crazy.
All day it makes you miserable.
All night it keeps you awake.
Itch. Itch. Itch. With no relief.
Just the same with eczema.
Can hardly keep from scratching it.
You would do so but you know it
makes you worse.
Such miseries are daily decreasing.
People are learning they can be cured.
Learning the merits of Doans Oint-
ment
Plenty Of the proof that Doan's Oint-
ment will cure piles, eczema, or any
itchiness of the skin.
Read the testimony of a Battle Creek
citizen.
Mr.. \ -. Ayers, book binder, of l07
West Main street, Battle Creek, says:
"My hands became so sore from eczema
that it was with difficulty | could bend
my fingers. The skin cracked open, large
scabs formed and in addition to the spots
being tender they itched intolerably. |
tried everything | could hear about or
get hold of to stop the trouble but | was
unable To do so until l procured Doan's
Ointment heard it spoken of by sew
eral people but / thought it would act
like all the other preparations which /
tried. | waite d some time until | was
compelled from the condition of my
hands to do something. Doan's Oint-
ment cured me. Up to date and this is
some mouths after | stopped the treat
ment, have had no indication of any
return"
Doans Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers. Price 80 cents. Mailed by
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y, sole
agents for \ he u S. Remember the name,
Doan's, ana take no substitute.
The true northerner., 1898-10-19
PRIZE A DENT.
tleship Indiana Bears the
Scars of Warfare.

The battleship Indiana's punch bowl,
upon which the Spaniards put a new
design with a mortar shell, is now re-
garded as the most valuable piece in
the whole massive service presented to
the ship by the people of Indiana.
The fragment of Spanish shell 51s
inches long, and weighing five pounds,
will be kept as a memento of the
Socapa battery at Santiago. Capt.
Taylor, of the Indiana, sent the bowl
TO Tiffany g. CO., who made the serv-
ice, to have the scar properly inscribed
and the piece Of shell mounted upon
the bowl
"On no condition hammer out the
dent" said the ships officers. "and do
not refnish the bowl in any manner"
The true northerner., 1898-10-19

was wrought by DIR. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People.
:" / was great sufferer from sciatic rheu-
matism almost from the time of my discharge
from the army. AT times was bent almost
double and got around with only the greatest
difficulty. Nothing seemed TO give me per-
n,aicnt relief until three years ago, when my
attention was called 10 some of the wonderful
cures effected by DIR. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People, and made up my mind 10 try
them. had not taken more than "a half a
box when / noticed an improvement in my
condition. | took three boxes Of the pills,
and at the end OF that time was in better con-
dition than at any time since the close of my
army service Since then | have never been
bothered with rheumatism. Dr. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People is the only remedy
that ever did me any good, and to them / owe
my restoration TO health.
ASA S. ROBINSON"
Subscribed and sworn TO before me this
the 18th day of July A. D., 1897.
JOHN G.. GENLER Justice of the Peace
Medical evidence is added in the follow
ing physicians certifcate
This is TO certify that have this day ex-
amined Asa Robinson and find him enjoying
a healthy physical condition and free from
rheumatism.
HENRY NJ. CowEH, AN, MD.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
10th day of July, 1897.
X. f. VANDEvENTER,
County Judge BrOlon County, IT'S.
All the elements necessary to give new life
and richness TO the blood and restore shattered
nerves are contained, in a condensed form, in
Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People.
They are All unfaiing specific for such dis
eases as locomOtor ataxia, partial paralysis,
-. Vitus' dance, sciatica, neuralgia rheuma-
tisnl, nervous headache, the after effect of la
yrippe palpitation of the heart, pale and sal
low compilations, all forms of weakness
either in male or female. DIR. Williams
Pink Pills are sold by all dealers or will be
sent post paid on receipt of price, 80 cents
box, or six boxes for $3.50 (they are never
sold in bulk or by the 1907, by addressing DR..
The true northerner., 1898-10-19
All Quiet AT Virden.
Raised a Dig sum.

New York, Oct. 17.-More than $112,.
600 in pledges and cash and much jew.
elry were contributed 10 the Chris
tiar and Missionary Alliance at the
meetings Sunday. At the morning
meeting in the Gospel tabernacle $97,.
600 were raised. In Carnegie hall, IN
the afternoon, the audience contribu.
ted $4,000. The lowest subscription
was so cents and the highest $4,000
The names of the donors were no;
made public and will not be.
The true northerner., 1898-10-19
Sealing Catch Is Good.

Victoria. b. c., Oct. 17.-The top line
of the sealing fleet, the Victoria, ar
rived here with 1,76S skins. Capt.
Hams says seals were plentiful and
especially northwest of the islands.
Three other schooners with catches
aggregating 2,7OO are expected. The
catch will be better for the nun Der of
boats engaged than last year.
The true northerner., 1898-10-19
Charged with Murder.

wood. Peter Carp. Joseph Bilious and
Walter Halbert, of Westville, were ar.
rested late Friday afternoon on bench
warrant for murder of Swank in that
city three weeks ago. Halbert's folks
are very wealthy, his father being
superintendent of Westville's larges,
mine. A bond of $50 900 was offered
for his release but was refused.
The true northerner., 1898-10-19
Address of National Democrats.

Indianapolis, Ind, Oct. 1.-THE ma
tioual democratic committee issued
a address Sunday congratulating the
nlntry on the defeat of free silver in
~. protesting against the doctrine
NJ protection and urging that the ma
.ionai organization of the national
democratic patty be maintained.
The true northerner., 1898-10-19
Drowned Herself.

Carlinville, H., Oct. 17.-After a
search of several days the remains o.:
Mrs. Maria Frey, of Brighton. were
found in a well on her premises. Upon
her person was secreted 1910 in gold
and sos in paper currency. She had
threatened several times to end her
life because Of domestic troubles.
The true northerner., 1898-10-19
LIamas as Freight Carriers.

Llamas are the chief freight carriers
in central Peru. The usual load for an
animal is about 100 pounds. If you put
upon his back more than he can easily
carry he quietly kneels and will not
bulge until the load is reduced.
The true northerner., 1898-10-19
All After THAT barrel.

A club at Trarbach, which offered
prize of barrel of wine for the best
song in praise of Moselle wine, has re-
ceived 2,1A9 compositions TO choose
from.
The true northerner., 1898-10-19
Death of an Inventor.

Springfield, Mass, Oct. 15.-George
Wilson Philips, aged 20 years, who in
vented most of the machinery which
was used in the first match factory in
this country, died here Friday.
The true northerner., 1898-10-19
proxxn Powder to Manila.

Santa Cruz, CAL, Oct. 17.-Five car
loads of brown powder have been
shipped to Manila from the powder
works here.
The true northerner., 1898-10-19
Miners FIGHT F|ERCAY.
Thirteen Men Killed and Twenty
Two Are Wounded in Bat
tie at Virden, Ill.
LONG.sXPEcTED CLASH TAKES PLACE.
the Mines brings on the Conflict
Armed Men Attack a Train and a
Terrific Fire Begins Troops Or
dered to the Scene.

Virden, H.. Oct. l3.-The little town
of Virden is comparatively quiet after
a day of riot and bloodshed, the long
expected clash occurring between the
union miners and imported negroes.
AT 12:4O o'clock Wednesday afternoon
a Chicago g. Alton special train bearing
200 negro miners from the south ar
rived at the stockade around the Chi
cago- Virden Coal company's mines, and
Immediately terrific fire began from
the union miners. The list at midnight
stands ten dead and 25 or more
wounded
Troops Hurry to Virden.
Springfield. H., Oct. 13.-Gov. Tan
ner yesterday directed Adjt. Gen.
Reece 10 order the Galesburg bat
= terry and one company of Col. Hamil-
Nn's regiment from Pana, where they
1--we been stationed for several weeks,
ID Virden, and the battery and COM
pany of infautrymen passed through
this city on their way TO the scene Of
the riot. Troops from the First cav
airy were also called for.
Troops in Control.
Virden, H., Oct. IA. Complete
quiet prevailed here yesterday. Capt.
Craig ard his men are in entire con-
troll. Both miners and operators have
been disarmed and the soldiers are
guarding every vantage point in the
little mining town. Every train that
left took out large detachments of
strikers.
The Death List.
The following is a correct list of the
dead up to midnight, including those
who were shot down and three who
bave since died from injuries. The
wounded number %.
DEAD-Ed Welsh, Springfield; Frank
Biyen. Springfield Ellis Smith. Mount
Olive; Ernest Kemler. Mount Olive -
Edwards, Girard: A. II. Breneman, Girard !;
d. II Kiley detective, Chicago; A. w. Nor
gan, detective, Chicago; Thomas Preston,
detective, Chicago; Joe Guitterle, Mount
Olive; William NJ. Carroll, detective, Chi
cago; Ernest Long. Girard; William Her
man Girard.
Negroes Sent Away.
Springfield, H., Oct. Is. While over
1900 miners were lined up in the street
yesterday near the Church Of the I'm
maculate Conception ready 10 follow
the remains of their deceased compan-
ion. Edward Welsh. who was killed in
the riot at Virden Wednesday, to the
cemetery, the imported negroes from
Alabama were quietly smuggled out
If the city and sent 10 st. Louis.
All Quiet at Virden.
Springfield, H.. Oct. 17.-Col. Young.
Of the First Illinois cavalry, command
ing the troops at Virden, was in
Springfield Sunday and reported to
Ad't Gen. Reece that all is quiet there
and that be does not fear any more
trouble, Battery b. under Capt. Craig.
remains at Virden, and Adjt. Gen.
Reece says he will not order it away
for a few days yet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-08
The Texas Girl.

Chivairy used to be described as q
southern virtue, ard though wetlo not
Wish to imply that the linen of the north
are unchivalrous it is quite possible
that Yin tie south women are still re-
garded with greater degree of formal
reverence thar elsewhere. A native of
Texas describes with enthusiasm the
women Of his state and SHOWS why they
cannot fail to excite admiration. '-They
are" he declares, "sweet. polite. gra-
cious and courageous; they d not curse
OF swear; they do not use slang, and are
not drunkards. Most of them ride well
on horseback and can use the SIX shooter,
but do not want to take away a MN s
job or position Gould more engag-
ing picture be drawn? These lovely
compounds of sweetness, and strength
know their power. but do not abuse it.
They may resent injury in the most eff
feetive. fashion, but they are not mean
They will hesitate before shooting a
man who has family dependent upon
him. They are no mere amazoRs. The
fact that they do not curse and swear
shows that they possess. also the gentler
domestic virtues. Those who are in
search Of the ideal girl should purchase
q ticket fer Texas. -Providcnce Jour.
nal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-08
Yhe OdOr Of the Opera.

The confirmed opera goer drew long
breath. THAT would make me happy if
it blew over my. grave" he murmure,l
blissfully.
The woman with him looked at him
doubtfully. whats blowing:'' che
asked unsympathetically.
Its the perfume, he explained.
Zone always gets it when the curtain
rises on the second act. The house is
full by that time and the odors of the
flowers ard perfumes have grown
heavy. The air is close and oppressive
during the entr'actc, but whersthe cur
tain goes up the draft sweeps out and
catches that Undesirable odor and
whirls it up here TO the dress circle.
It's not like anything else No thcateI
has it. It's the essence Of opera flowers
and laces and jewels AND beauty and
music I'd recognize Whit of it in
paradise. Just ask any old chap who
has been coming here for years abou,
it. He'll know what l mean. New
York Sun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-08
SHERRARD SHOTS.

Sherrard, july 6.-Mat Dawson, of
Harvey, H., was n visitor Tuesday.
Miss Birdie Canote returned home
to Colchester Saturday.
Albert Hughes, of Harvey, is visit
ing relatives and friends.
Sherrard is right at the top now.
We receive mail twice day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Jones, of Dog
Town, were visiting here Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Cook are the
proud parents of new baby girl.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Illingsworth,
of Rock Island, were visiting relatives
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Miller, of Gil
christ, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Neave last week.
Amel Danielsou and Miss Minnie
Swanson, of Moline. are visiting
friends here this week.
Thomas Jenkins and son and
daughter were visiting with Mrs.
Dave Evans last week.
Fred Horton, of Gable. has bought
four lots in Samuelson's addition,
and is moving one of his houses here
from Cable.
Mrs. G. A. Samuelson and family
attended the silver wedding of Mr.
and Mrs. John Sanquist south of Ca.
bic Wednesday,.
The death of James Salkeld. who
was killed last Thursday in the Sher
rard mines. was declared to have beer
accidental by the coroner's jury. The
funeral took place Friday. He Wa:
90 years of age and leaves to mourn
his loss his wife and daughter, father
and mother. five brothers and tw,
sisters. The remains were interre,
at the Cable cemetery. Rev. Griifil
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