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Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-27

his parents, Mr.. and Mrs Lothar
Harms.
Aid. and Mrs. r. C. Beck and Miss
Christine Won Postel went to Central
City. Iowa, Christmas night fer a
visit. Bob took his gun along and
no doubt caused many of the bu nnies
to bid farewell to their prairie homes.
Mr.. and Mrs. John McEniry enter
tained party of Rock Island gentle
men at their pleasant home il Moline
yesterday afternoon in honor OF Mrs.
McEniry's brother, j. F. Kane, who
came from Sioux City to spend Christ
mas.
DIR. j. NJ. Silvis is in receipt of dis
tressing news concerning the condi-
tion of his brother, DIR. j. c. Silvis,
whose condition is reported to have
taken a decided change for the worse.
and will in all probability necessitate
another operation.
Tom F. Leary has resigned his pos
ition as bookkeeper for Blake & Muir
ply to go on the road for the II. Muel-
Ter plumbing supply house of Decatur,
Ill. Tom has had considerable exper-
fence as a knight of the grip, and his
friends are confident he will do well
in his new venture.
The annual reunion of the NJ cCon-
chic family was held yesterday at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. Z. Larkin.
There were gathered about the festive
board the families of S. S. Hull, j. E.
Larkin, John Long, j. E. Davenport
and William Schillinger. of this city,
and Andrew McConchie, of Daven-
port.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-27

style: Dispatches from Paris indi-
cate that Count de Nun evidently a
nouveau riche) starts free fight in
the chamber of deputies every time he
joins in the parliamentary debate.
With the introduction of foot ball
methods into French politics, how
ever, the situation becomes sadly Sc
rious. When the member from Bong
soir hurls an inkstand at the leader
of the extreme left or the orator of the
reds, or plants well directed blow on
the stomach of the deputy from En-
bongpong. the republic of liberty,
equality and fraternity is certainly in
DANGER
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-27
The Discovery of the Day.

Aug. j. Bogel, the leading drug
gist of Shreveport, La, says: "Dr.
Kings New Discovery is the only
thing that cures my cough, and it is
the best seller have" j. +. Camp
bell. merchant of Stafford, Ariz.,
writes: ...Dr. Kings New Discovery
is all that is claimed for it; it never
fails, and is n sure cure for consump-
ton, coughs and colds. 1 cannot say
enough for it's merits.'' DIR. King
New Discovery for consumption,
coughs and colds is not an expert
ment 1t has been tried for a quar-
ter of century, and today stands at
the head. II never disappoints. Free
trial bottles at Hartz & Ullemeyer's s
drug store
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-27

4 certain yor.g .5iy ,gainst whom
appearances certainly Licked dark once
had an amusing experience of unjust
Judgment. She went o1E on stormy
day and was unfortunate enough to
have her umbrella turned inside out.
Her two sisters were equally unIucky,
and ON the following day the young
lady volunteered to take the three um-
bellas to be repaired.
Promising to call for them before she
returned home in the afternoon, she
went about her business, part of which
was to do some shopping in large city
establishment. On rising to leave the
shop she mechanically put out her hand
to take possession of an umbrella that
was close by. It looked like her own,
and for the moment she had forgotten
the accident. She was soon brought to
her senses.
"Jhat is rny umbrella said sharp
voice at her side, and q. hand was laid
on her arm 20 detain her,
Apologizing for her thoughtlessness,
she left the shop, did the rest of her
business and called for her umbrellas.
In the street car she met an indignant
pair of eyes. Where had she seen them
before? They scanned first her face and
then tho burden she carried. "Three of
themp' muttered the owner of the eyes,
and it was evident that she referred to
the umbrellas. "Three! She's din no
bad the day."
AS she spoke she grasped her own
umbrella tightly and moved farther
away from the dangerous young lady.
The color came into the cheeks of the
latter The speaker was her friend of
the morning. and she evidently believed
that the umbrellas had been stolen
Youths Companion.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-27
Bethesda-Nature.s own specific.

Bethesda is natures own specific fol
all diseases of the kidneys. Its acts
directly. quickly and its effects are
lasting. 1t is used, prescribed and
recommended by hundreds of physi-
clans. Tbcus- IDS have been cured OF
Bright's disc ~ lad kindred affections
bv use of a :. bottles Write today
for full particulars and get booklet
giving a partial list of cures. 1t has
cured others and will cure you. so do
not delay until too late Sold only in
sealed half-gallon bottles, by drug
gists. White A. Nj. Jones, president,
Bethesda Mineral Springs company,
Waukesha, Wis.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-27
What VIII Be Done With Hanna ?

New York Journal
That ponderous and dignifed body,
the senate of the United States, has
at last condescended to notice the
charges of bribery made against Mark
Hanna. After months of delay the
matter has been referred to a sub-com-
mittee, composed of Senators Hoar,
Spooner and Turley.
1t would not be fair to prejudice
this committee. Its personnel is ire
proachable. 1t may do it's duty, but
when one considers that the accused
is the personal friend of the president,
the most powerful factor in every
department of the administration, n
maker of cabinets, n defender OF
trusts, a politician without principle,
and leader to whom the chief execu-
tive owes everything, there need be no
apology for the expression of a reason
able doubt whether he can be brought
to strict account.
The word bribery has been scared
on Hanna's braZen forehead by the
state senate of Ohio. That he bought
his seat in the senate is believed by
every fair minded person that was
familiar with the scandalous scenes
enacted in the Ohio legislature during
his contest for the republican nomina-
ton. He has been publicly accused
of securing his high office by bribery,
but, like Senator Quay, he brushes
the accusation aside as unworthy of
notice.
If a committee of his fellow sena-
tors will have the industry to seek
the truth about Hanna, and the cour-
age to tell it, the highest deliberative
body in the world" although it may
shelter others equally corrupt, will by
force of public opinion be compelled
to free the senate chamber of his
presence
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-27
Badly Named.

Mr.. Beerbohm Tree relates an anus
ing story about boisterous voyage
from New York. He was lying lin his
cabin. The luggage and fittings were fly
ing round. The vessel was rolling terri
by. Suddenly there was an extra special
lurch. Mr.. Tree was knocked TO the
floor by heavy weight and lay half
stunned. On fully recovering his senses
he looked to see what it was that had
felled him. 1t was an admirable con-
trivance and was marked, in bold let
ters, Life Saving Apparatus. Lon
don Globe
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-27
WE PUBLISH THE STORY
OF Another Wonderful Cure of Kidney
Backache for the Benefit of
Our People.


Morrow Kid-ne-oids receive the
highest possible praise from an Elk
hart, Indiana, business man, If Nor
rows Kid-ne-oids were not a worthy
| remedy, or the remedy we claim them
to be. it would be impossible to get
people living in Elkhart to praise
| them. George Towman, the barber
at Main and Franklin streets, has
much to say for them and stronge r
language could not be used. Here is
| what he SAYS word for word: Il
doubt very much if there are many
people living who have suffered worse
| with kidney complaint and lived than
l have. My condition had gradually
| been growing worse for years, notwith-
standing the fact that 1 have used
much patent medicine as well
as being treated by physicians,
which has cost me lots of money.
Only two months ago 1 paid a large
doctor bill for which l had received
not one particle of benefit. Ny con-
dition has been so bad at times 1 have
| had to quit work for q week or more.
The pain through the small of my
back was so intense that it seemed to
me as if l were dying by inches This
condition made me so nervous that by
spells l was unable to hold razor
steady. The kidney secretions were
highly discolored and accompanied by
a scalding pain in its passage. This
showed an eXcessiveness of uric acid.
| No one could blame me for being COM
pletely discouraged. 1 had begun to
believe that my condition was a hope
less one, until hope took the place of
despair through reading of the many
cures affected by Morrow's Kid-ne-
oids. 1 could no more than fail
| (Which had been doing right along,
although taking treatment from phy-
sicians and paying doctor bills) if
gave the Kid-ne-oids trial. l bought
two boxes to start with; and it seems
incredible when l say that | began
to feel better in "a hours, but such
was the case. Inside of a week nv
condition was more improved than it
had been for years from other treat
ment. Today my backache has en-
tirely disappeared, nv nerves have
grown steady and strong and l am
perfectly free from urinary disturb
ances. Notwithstanding the fact that
l work hard all day. L am so elated
over my present healthful condition
| that l suppose l have told and recon-
mended Kid-ne-oids to over thirty of
my customers. l make this state
ment for publication with the hope
that those who read it will not delay
one moment, but stop their su ffering
by using Kid-ne-oids at once, for ]
positively believe them to be the only
cure for this complaint to be had. -
The people of this city and sur
rounding country should be convinced
at once through this statement and
lose no time from being cured. Kid
ne-oids are yellow tablets (not pills)
and are for sale by NJ. F. Bahnsen and
all first-class druggists at so cents a
| box. John Morrow & Co., chemists,
| Springfield, Ohio.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-27

The program for the formal sur
render of Spanish sovereignty in Cuba
Jan. has been agreed upon. At
noon on that day the American war
ships will salute the Spanish flag with
u guns. The flag will then be lower
ed from MORO Castle and the official
buildings, and the American flag
hoisted. The latter will then be sa-
luted by the Spaniards with 21 guns.
Afterward the Spanish and American
troops will march past each other,
each salutiug the others colors.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-27
Ir becomes moro apparent every

IT becomes more apparent every
day that the government will before
long make some effort to acquire the
C.roline islands, realizing the necessi-
ty of the possession of this group in
view of the exigencies of the situation
forced upon the country by the con-
expansion. 1t will be remembered
rnao ment one of these islands as IS re part Of the
Pacific chain whose control seems ine-
vitable, was recently set forth in the
form of petitions in circulation in this
city and forwarded to Washington.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-27

Old Lady Ito driver of growler)-
Now, driver. I want you to go very
carefully.
Certainly, num-"
"And not go racing with other cabs. -
"No, num-"
"And not go round the corners
quickly
"No, num-
After the job the old lady, handing
him the exact fare, a shilling, said
''You have driven me very carefully
and well, and here is a shilling for
you. Have, you driven cab all your
life?''
''No, mum. I used to drive hearse,
and blest if don't go back to it. It's a
better game than this. hope I'll drive
yer again, mum. London Fun,
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-27
Poker Diet.

Daniel O'Connell's sarcastic and
graphic description of lady of stiff,
cold and formal manners is very happy,
"She has all the characteristics of a
pokeI-except its occasional warmth. -
This recalls the story of the two Irish
servants who, discussing the stiff and
unbending manners of the young lady
of the family, agreed that "when she
was baby her mother must have fed
her upon boiled pokers, underdoner r'-
London Standard.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-27

The next best thing that the admin
istration can now do will be to order
Admiral Dewey home. All the other
prominent figures of the war have had
the opportunity to come back and re-
ceive the plaudits of the nation. The
greatest hero of them all may be the
last to receive personally the cheers
of his countrymen, but he will hear
them when the time comes to offer the
long pent up greetings.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-27

ONO politicians are commencing to
sniff the air. They want Judge Day
nominated for governor. That fat fee
he is supposed to have received for
his mission to Paris, it is suggested
by the Peoria Journal, is the princi-
pal temptation, however.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-27

DO NOT ask Capt. Ransom any ques-
tions about what disposition he made
of his so, 900 Christmas present. 1t
is a matter that is nobody's business
but the captains, and he may regard
undue inquisitiveness about it as
highly impertinent.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-27

The presentation to the president
of the treaty of peace on the anniver-
sary of the Prince of Peace, was one
of the most appropriate and altogeth-
er pleasant incidents in connection
with the work of the Paris peace COM
mission
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-27
BY the retirement of Rear Admiral

BY the retirement of Rear Admiral
Bunce yesterday, on account of age,
the hero of Manila bay becomes rank
ing rear admiral and the
highest officer in the United
States navy. One year ago
Dewey was a commodore. and his
name was almost unknown to the
country. Now it is n household word,
not only in America, but throughout
the world Before the anniversary
of the date on which he won his fame
congress will doubtless have passed
the bill to revive the grade of admiral,
an office unknown in this country for
several years. and he will be promoted
TO that position
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-27
AS the Honeymoon DwindIes.

She-I really ought to have new
hat.
He-How would it do to stick few
feathers in the top crust of one of those
pies you baked last week: You would
have something that would last then.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-27

The London Standard says the Scot
tish race is the most clannish, the most
the most pertinacious and
the most instinctively coherent in the
xuorI1
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-27
BuckIen's Arnica saIve.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores. ulcers. salt rheum,
fever sores, letter, chapped hands,
chilblains, corns and all skin erup-
tins, 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 & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-27

SINcE the year 1899 begins on Sun
day and ends on Sunday it ought
surely to be a very good year. es-
pecially for America, whose greatest
achievements, in the year that is pass
inc, at least, have occurred on Sunday.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-27

1t is reported that 400, 900 canarie:
change hands every year in the United
Kingdom alone, the value of them be.
ing about GlOO. 900.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-27

A cough is not like a fever. 1t
does not have to run a certain course.
Cure it quickly and effectually with
One Minute Cough Cure, the best rem
edy for all ages, and for the most
severe cases. We recommend it be-
cause it's good. T. II. Thomas, A. j.
Riess and NJ. F. Bahnsen, druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-27

Accidents come with distressing fire.
auency on the farm. Cuts, bruises,
stings, sprains- DIR. Thomas Eclectric
Oil relieves pain instantly Never safe
without it. For sale by Marshall *
Fisher, druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-27

THE Minneapolis Times has an
nounced that Jan. 1, 1899. the price
OF it's daily will be advanced to from
TO cents per copy. The cost OF
production is given as the reason for
the increase in the price.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-27
Inside Information.

Yeast-This discussion about the size
of a whales throat. notice, is still
going on.
Crimsonbeak-Yes. It's too bad Jo-
nah didn't leave some report ON the sub
ject. He must have had some inside in
formation.-Yo onkers Statesman.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-27

SENATOR MARK HANNA, with sew
eral other Cleveland capitalists, has
formed syndicate to handle low-grade
gold ores in Colorado. They expect
to realize millions on the scheme.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-27

All wide-awake grocers who cater
to the best class of trade sell It. &
T. Coffee Those who have tried il
will use no other.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-27
little colds that GROW i'm

It's the little colds that grow into
big colds: the big colds that end in
consumption and death. Watch the
little colds DIR. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup For sale by Marshall & Fish
er, druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-27

Educate Your Bowels With Casearets.
Candy Catharttc. cure con=ffrsatfon forever
toc, &c. II C. C. c. fail, drusgasscc---tund money.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-27

Arnold's Bromo Celery cures head
aches; 10. Is and so cents. Reiss'
drug store,
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-27

THE Boston Advertiser serves the
news from Paris in the following
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-27
THE ARGUS.

IN THE NAME OF j. W. PorTKH
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-27

Armin Harms. who is located al
San Luis Potosi, Mexico. as chemist
for the Mexican MetalIurigical com
pany, is here for 2-weeks' visit with
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-08
LACROSSE WILL
BE POPULAR.

tion. and. second. as a training school
to fit the young warriors for the stern
realities OF the warpath by quickening
the mind, strengthening the body and
accustoming them to close combat. AS
a sport II was admirably adapted for
developing the physique of young In
dian warriors. So general did indul-
gence in the game become that, accord
ing to one writer. among some of the
tribes 1t was 'the chief object OF their
lives"
1t was not until 1S43 that lacrosse was
adopted by the Canadians. At first IL
did not attract much attention. and not
until some 20 years later did the young
white men begin to see the great ad-
vantages and opportunities afforded by
the game About 1860 Montreal intro
duced IL as a recognized sport, and the
organization OF the Montreal Lacrosse
club was the pioneer of numerous SIM
liar organizations throughout the Do
minion. The formation Of the National
Lacrosse Association OF Canada soon
after resulted In boom, to which the
pastime owes more for its growth than
to any other factor.
IT was not long before the game was
carried over the borders, for Americans
were not slow to perceive its chief fea-
tures-the skill and science necessary
to play it-and the Amateur Lacrosse
Association of the United States was
the outcome. In Great Britain the
game has obtained a firm foothold, es.
pecially among the larger universities
and colleges. and there are great
many strong clubs throughout the is
land and in Ireland.
1t was expected that a representative
British team would make a tour of the
United States and Canada this season.
but private business prevented some of
the players from coming over, and the
breaking out of the war has rather put
a damper on all international contests
in the sporting world this year, so the
| trip was postponed for season. Ar
rangements are already being made.
however, which will Insure the pres
ence Of a strong combination of players
| from over theswater next season. Much
is expected to result from the trip. espe'
cially in the matter of introducing the
| game to the general public and getting
| colleges such as Princeton. which uset
| to support team. but gave 1t up so al
| to have more funds for track athletics
to again make the pastime recognized
! sport among their other events.
CHARLES K. EDWARDES.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-08
Gossip Of the Players and
Coming Championship
Contests Changes
In the Rules.

Every golf enthusiast in the country
~ now looking forward with pleasurable
anticipation to the open championship
tournament which takes place on the
18th and 18th of this month at the Myo-
pia Hunt club course, which Is situated
at Hamilton. Mass. This tournament Is
the second event of any magnitude
among the annual golf fixtures.
The first important event in the golf
world each season is the intercollegiate
tourney, which. as every one knows,
was this year again won by Yale, with
Harvard second. the place the latter
also occupied last season. Yale's win
ming team was composed OF Roderick
Terry, Jr., captain; W. Rossiter Belts.
John Reid, Jr.: w. B. Smith, L. nj.
Robertson and r. Fl. Crowell. The first
three mentioned players were on the
1897 championship team. The individual
intercollegiate champion thise season Is
]. r. Curtis Of Harvard. This event Is
a very important one, for the players in
1t very frequently prove prominent FAC
tors in the matches that take place
during the following summer.
The open championship tournament
affords the only opportunity amateurs
have of pitting themselves In competr-
ton against professionals, for II Is open
to any player in the world. Despite re-
ports to the contrary 1t may safely be
stated. however, that no foreigners VIII
take part this year, although 1t Is possi-
BILE that representatives from Great
Britain may be seen on Some OF the
well known American courses later in
the season.
All the prominent professionals In the
country who can manage to be present
will take part in the open champion
ships. Last years winner was Joseph
Lloyd. professional. of the Essex Coun-
ty club. Manchester, Mass. His score
was 1872 strokes for the SO holes. Four
other prizes were offered, every one OF
which was carried off by professional.
Some OF the best known players who are
expected to take part this year. but who
couldn't play last season on account OF
the long trip to Chicago. where the con-
test was held, are Willie Campbell,
Franklin Park Golf club. Boston, who
Is now playing in excellent form; Alex
Rnder III. Findlay of Boston. the Fitz-
john brothers of Otsego, N. Y, and
probably two dozen new men who have
recently come over from England to
take charge OF courses and who are
practically unknown outside their own
clubs. Mr.. III. @. Whigham. who won
the amateur championship last year for
the second successive season. may play,
but as he has been acting as corre-
spondent in Cuba for newspaper for
the past few months his entry is uncer-
tain.
asked Mr.. Josiah Newman. the well
known expert and editor of Golf, If he
would name the players who. in his
opinion were likely to land in the first
six places. He said that owing to the
great number of players entered. so
many of whom are absolutely dark
horses, 1t was very difficult matter.
but that on form the following six
should stand the best chance of gaining
the coveted positions: Joe Lloyd. the