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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-10
ABBREVIATED TELEGRAMs.

The mignonette is the national flower
OF Spain.
The Third Illinois has arrived at New
York from Porto Rico, and are now en-
route to Illinois.
The body of James Edgar, company
7, First Illinois, has been shipped home
from Santiago, Cuba.
Z. w. Weber. an employe of the Pull
man company, was instantly killed on
a crossing of the Illinois Central rail-
road at Chicago
The emCcrats of Wilmington, n. c.,
have ordered Editor Manly. Republi-
can negro. out of town for certain re-
marks in his paper.
Paul Brown, Il mulatto. was sentenced
a Winnipeg, Man, to be hanged Dec.
% for the murder of Wilbur E Burton.
colOred, on the 23d of May last.
Fire destroyed the Cleveland. o., thea
tire. large audience was listening to
election returns when the flames start
ed, but was dismissed without accident.
Great Britain, France and Italy have
accepted Russia's proposal to appoint
Prince George of Greece high commits
sioner of the powers in the Island of
Crete.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-10
Consumption Positively Cured.

K. Il. Greeve, merchant, OF ChiI-
howie. Va, certifies that he had con-
sumption. was given up to die, sought
all medical treatment that money
could procure. tried all cough Ieme-
dies he could hear of. but got no re-
lief: spent many nights sitting up in
n chair; was induced to try DR.. Kings
New Discovery, and was cured by use
of two bottles. For past three years
has been attending TO business and
saws DR. Kings New Discovery is the
grandest remedy ever made, as it has
done so much for him and also for
others in his community. DIR. King
New Discovery is guaranteed for
coughs, colds and consumption. 1t
don't fail. Trial bottles free at Hartz
Il Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-10
Shake Into Your shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease, powder for the
feet. 1t cures painful swollen, smart
ing, nervous feet and instantly takes
the sting out of corns and bunions.
It's the greatest comfort discovery of
the age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes
tight or new shoes feel easy. 1t is a
certain cure for sweating, callous and
hot, tired. aching feet. Try it today
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores.
BY mail for % cents in stamps. Trial
package free. Address, Allen 5. Ohm
sted, lie Roy, y. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-10

so N the Illinois returns have demon
strated anything, they have demon
strated that the people of the state are
sick and tired of John X. Tanner. dis
%usted with his official acts. and
weary with his stupendouspretense of
his leadership inhis party. The'whole-
sale kniling Of his man Whittemore,
putting the head of the state TICKET
thousands of votes behind the rest of
10. was probably as nothing as COM
pared 10 what would have resulted
had Tanner himself been running. 1t
is a plain sign to all but the blind.
Unless the respectable members of the
republican party in Cook county can
combine with those in the rest of the
state and get rid of Tanner and Tan
ncrism the democrats. two years from
now will sweep Illinois.-Chicago
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-10

NATIONS do not often celebrate their
own defeats at the hands of foreign
ers. Japan. however. proposes to
mold high jubilee over the tiftieth an
nive, sarv of her more or less forcible
opening. which was effected by Com
mooore Perry That event was, on
the face Of it. defeat and humilia-
tion of Japan. Really. it was the
best thing that had happened to
her IN thousand years. 1t led
straight 20 the abolition of the Ty-
coon system, the granting of Il consti-
tuition and representative government.
and all the marvellous progress that
has in a single generation advanced
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-10
sci.tIc Rheumatism Cured.

l.. Wagner. wholesale druggist,
Richmond, Va. says: Il had n fear
full attack of sciatic rheumatism, was
laid up almost two months; was for
tunate enough to get Mystic Cure for
This cured me after
doctors prescriptions had failed to
have any effect. have also heard of
fine results from others who have
used it,
Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901 Second
avenue. Rock Island; Gust Schlegel Il
Son, 220 West Second street, Daven-
mort
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-10

THr Union SAYS ii feels like con-
graduating Col. Roosevelt on his vic
terry Well, there seems to lie no
objection To such Il courteous per-
f"rmance. but the morning paper
should hurry up its stumps or, as in
other things, IL will wind up at the
end of the procession. The Union. in
a word. should exercise its privilege
while Mr.. Roosevelt is still in posi-
ton to know what it is talking about.
Brace mp. neighbcr; act while the
feeling'is upon YOU.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-10

Va don't know that the democrats
of New York have any occasion for
self reproach on the strength of Tues
DAYS election outcome. Considering
the tremendous odds contended
against. the showing from a politi-
cal standpoint is altogether credita-
BILE. Complete victory. of course,
is always the first aim, but ii
Is not always attainable where the
other side resorts To the INSCRIPTIONS
methods that were employed in the
late campaign in the empire state as
elsew here
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-10
GLASS WAGE SCALE ADJUSTED.
Factories VIII Now Start-Men Obtain an
Advance i'm Wages.

Syracuse. y. Y, Nov. 10.-An agree
ment was reached at 4 conference in
this city yesterday between the wage
committees representing the window
Glass Cutters League Of North Amer
lea and the window glass manufactur-
ers for the northern district. a wage
scale was adopted giving the Iaborers
an advance of between and per cent.
This compact in connection with an
agreement reached with the gatherers
and blowers on Aug II, adjusts all
wage difficulty between the manufact-
urers and the laborers and the factories
throughout the district will shortly be
erorta1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-10
FOUR MORE NEGROES LYrCHED
They Killed n White Man and n Little
White Girl Tuesday.

Augusta. Ga. Nov. 10.-A white cleo
ton judge at Phoenix, 5. c., attempted
to take charge of a ballot box the ne
syroes We're using to show how they
would have voted If permitted. when he
was shot dead by a negro. Later a
white man and his little daughter were
fired on by unknown persons and the
child killed. Other whites were also
fired upon. a telephone message from
Phoenix reports all quiet now. Four
negroes were lynched near Phoenix
about ? O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
Positive evidence was secured that they
were implicated in the shooting. About
100 white men participated in the lynch
ing and there was no attempt a dis
euise or concealment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-10
RuckIen,s Arpica 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-
tions, and positively cures piles or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction or money re-
funded. Price 25 cents per box. For
sale by Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-10

Constipation prevents the body
from Kidding itself of waste matter.
De Wits Little Early Risers viii
remove the trouble and cure sick
headache, billiousness, inactive liver
and clear the complexion. Small
sugar. coated. don't grippe or cause
nausea. T. II. Thomas, A. j. Riess
and NJ. F.Bahnsen. druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-10
s. s. DAVIS,
Secretary Peoples Power Compan.

Overcome evil with good. Over
come your coughs and colds with One
Minute Cough Cure. 1t is good. Chill
dren CRY for it 1t cures Group. bron-
chitis, pneumonia, grippe and all
throat and lung diseases I. IL.
Thomas, A. j. Riess and NJ +. Balm
sen, druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-10
stockhoIders. NIeetInE.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Peoples Power com
panv will he held at the Rock Island
office of the company, Friday, Nov.
%, 1898. ut $50 p. m, for the election
of directors for the ensuing year and
such other business as may come be-
fore the meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-10

The corner is again keeping open
late nights. There is a strong suspi-
zion that even the editor of the Union
will be strollisg in there one of these
evenings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-10

The republicans are again coDgrat-
plating themselves on the success of
another campaign conducted on mis-
representation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-10

IT is not unnatural that cruiser
once manned by Spanish seamen
should seek Cat island as final place
of refuge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-10

IT is estimated that Emperor Bills
trip to Jerusalem costs the Sultan
about 500, 600 per day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-10

The republicans may have won the
trophies of war. but the democrats
still retain the glories.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-10
Don't Tobacco SPIT and Smoke Yoar life Away.

To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
netic. full OF life nerve and yieor. take No-ro
BAG, the vonder-worker. tsiat makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guar7n-
teed- Booklet and sample free Address
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-10

No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure soc. e. All druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-10

THERE is strong suspicion that
this snow storm began Tuesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-10

WTANTED-A coon GIFL FoRGENERAL
w Eousework at SO Eighteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-10

TOR SALE-COAL IN ANY QUANTITY
II of 50 bushels over at %. 50 per ton, de-
dvered G. o. d. to any part of the city. Leave
orders at Commercial bnuse barber nhop, RoSk
Island, or Enos James, Milan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-10

that nation to the foremost ranks of
civilization.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-10

nor SALE-A 335-ACRE FARM IN ROCK
II Island county; good corn and pasture
land: win take part trade. w. Claussen, Front
and Ripley street, Davenport, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-10

UTANTED-GIRL. FOR GENERAL HOUSE
w WORK. Apply 1921 Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-10

"TANTED-A GIRL FOR GENERAL
w houSeworS. a eos Twenty-second 5 rect.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-10

NOR SALE-TWO HALF ACRE LOTS IN
Il Webb's subdivision, South Rock Island.
bargain il taken at once. Apply to George
Z. both, Masonic Temple.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-10

TOR SALE-AT A SACRIFICE 4o-ACRE
IL farm near town. Lots of fruit. To be
sold cheap to settle estate. HAre Is a bar
Bowman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-10

TOR SALE-TwO NICE HOMES ON THIRD
Il avenue, one $500, the other 81, 100: paving
paid for. Inquire at lilo Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-10
WANTED.

NTANTED-BOARDER CHOICEROOMS
w and board AZ 2216 Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-10
FOR SALE.

ETOR SALE-TwO GOOD BUILDING LOTS.
II s0xl50 feet, near G., p 1 & p depot, q
bargain, s., 400.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-10

"ANTED.-MEN WITH MONEY TO IN
| w vest. and who desire safe and profit
| able investment, to investigate the very de-
| slrae e stock of the American Condensed
| nue..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-10

"ANTED-CIRCULAR AND SAMPLE
~ distributors; 50 per 1000 pay advanced;
permanent; experience unnecessary. Union
advertising company, Rothschild building,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-10

MANUFACTURERS BOYS ABOUT IS
w years of age, at the sash and door
works.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-10

"ANTED-ONE OR TWO ROOMS FOR
w light housekeeping with private fam
lily, located between Twelfth and Twenty
sixth streets. Address inmedia. ely to j. b,
care Allen Myers q Co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-10

"ANTEO-PUPILS WISHING TO TAKE
w private lessons in da-cing do SO by
enquiring at 2710 Fifth avenue. Jones'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-10

ETANTED-TWO GOOD HUSTLERS TO
w sell installment speciGltieS. Salary or
cOmmiSs on. f w. Cvermire, 1913 SecoLd
avenue, Rock Island.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-09-28
Profits of Railways.

The Report of the Interstate Commerce
Commission shows that last year the
railways of the United States lrried
over 13 900, 100000 passengers l mile.
They also carried $4,000, 100000 tons
of freight 1 mile. The total amount paid
in dividends on stock was $S7, ,603 371-
call it $SS, 100000. Of the total earn
ings of the railways about 70 per cent
came from freight service and 30per cent
from passenger service. Let us assume,
then, that of the $8S, 100000 paid in
dividends, 70 per csnt, or $61, SOC. 600,
was profit ON freight service and $780,
100000 was profit on passenger service.
Let us drop fractions and call it $62 900,
600 from freight and $26,000,00O from
passengers. By dividing the passenger
profit into the number of passengers
carried ,00O,000,O0O we find that
the railways had to carry passenger
500 miles in order to earn one dollar OF
profit-or 5 mil 8 to earn one cent.
Their average profit, therefore, was less
than two-tenths of one cent for carrying
a passenger (and his baggage) mile.
BY dividing the freight profit into the
freight mileage (95.O0O, 900, ,000) we find
that the railways had to carry one ton
of freight $40 miles in order to earn 1
dollar, or over Is miles to earn one cent,
The average profit therefore was less
than one-fiftt enth of a cent for carrying
a ton of freight (besides loading and un-
loading lt) [ mile.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-09-28
ENGLISH CREEK.

Mrs. Samuel Smith is on the sick list.
Samuel Smith was in Trenton on
Thursday.
Nicholas Barrett and wife were among
the visitors here on Sunday.
Miss Rena Smith gave tea to party
of friends on Sunday evening.
Mrs. Kate Lake, who has been i'll for
some time, was to church on Sunday.
Franklin Lee has returned home after
spending the summer in Atlantic City.
Miss Hannie Smith returned home on
Tuesday after speI diDga few daysat the
City-by-the-Sea.
The Ladies Aid Society viii hold a
ming, at the M. E. Parsoneg,.
Mics Nora Lee returned to her home in
this place, Saturday, after spending the
past two months in Atlantic City.
Frank and Ella Howell, of Tabern Gle
are visiting their sisters. Mrs. Henry
Steelman and Mrs. John Smith of this
place.
Freeholder Smith says that the work
on the bridge and causeway on the road
leading to Linwood will be completed
this week. The Bridge Committee will
meet Wednesday to inspect he work.
Don't forget the sOid Folks Day" nexi
Sunday a-week All the old people are
invited to lie present and no doubt 8
large number will accept the invitation
The singing will be led by E. s. Ingersoll
without the assistance Of the organ, anG
the congregation will sing the hymns o
loDg-ago.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-09-28

st. Louis Sept. 27. - The Republic
says: There has been shrinkage of
over $3,000,000 in the value of the COM
mon stock of the American Tobacco
company within the last ten days. The
bulk of this loss has been sustained
since the negotiations for the purchase
Of the big Drummond plant in this city
became public. Yesterday the stock
went down to 50 share from the high
point of Saturday, the total drop with
in the last ten days being $14.75 a
share. This decline on the $21, 900 Of
common stock of the company brings
the loss up to the enormous figures
given. In anticipation of a further
drop the bears in the St. Louis market
have been selling the stock short.
fact which lends to still further break
down in the market"
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-09-28
for the convenience Of the several dele

for the convenience of the several dele
cations.
On motion of Mr.. John T. Irving it
was voted to hold the next Convention
in Egg Harbor City, subject to the call
of the County Committee.
Chairman Albertson then appointed q
Committee to escort the candidates to
the platform and each very briefly re-
turned thanks for the honor conferred
upon them. Candidates Evans and
Wooten were enthusiastically received
and applauded, but Mr.. Ashley received
very chilly and perfunctory greeting
compared to the warm reception accord
ed to his running mates.
Congressman John q. Gardner, who
was present, was then introduced to the
Convention and made stirring speech
for about fifteen minutes, contrasting
the industrial conditions during the
present and last administrations, and
urged his hearers to elect the ticket
nominated by triumphant majprities.
Some people thought that some conces-
sions should be made to the "indepen-
dent'' vote in the County, but this was
not the time to take the risk of defeat
ing the ticket when 80 much was at
stake. No more independent" man
could be found than Lewis Evans, and
Mr.. Ashley, while warden of the State
Prison. showed that he was SO indie
pendent that ''he didn't care a d."
Those who voted to put the present
administration in power should vote to
keep it there until President Mckinley,
who is the model of the civilized world.
shall have an opportunity to complete
the great work entrusted to him.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Gardner's
speech the Convention adjourned.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-09-28
Inter State Fair at Trenton, Sept
26, ~, 2S, 20, and 80.

The great Interstate Fair, located on
the New York Division of the Pennsyl-
van;a Railroad three miles east of Tren-
ton, grows more extensive and interest
ing each year, and the exhibition to be
held on Sept. 26, 81, %, 30, and 80
promises to be unusually comprehensive
and attractive. Every department will
be r. plete with superior and instructive
displays. The blooded stock exhibit
will be particularly fiue, and the daily
programme of races contains the speed
lest classes obtainabIe. Circus acts of
rare merit and daring, and vaudeville
entertainments of all kinds will be pre-
seuted.
The large purses offered in the mani
fold exhibits and contests insure unusual
efforts in the endeavor to prove super
iority in the various departments.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company,
as is its yearly custom, will sell xcursion
tickets on this occasion at greatly re-
duced rates from stations within wide
radius, and special trains over the New
York, BeIvidere and Ambey Divisions
will be run through to the grounds, thus
avoiding street-car transfer. The man.
agenent of the Fair has put forth ex-
traordjnary eff ,rts to make this years
exhibition the greatest ever given.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-09-28
ABSECON.

Mr.. John Doughty spent Sunday in
Phila. with his father.
Many Republicans in town do not like
the Republican Assembly nomination.
A light vote is predicted here.
The heirs of the late Judge Doughty
are making extensive alterations and
repairs in the old Doughty homestead.
State Roads, for riding and bicycling,
were never in a better condition. Many
take advantage Of the superb roadbed.
Mr.. George B. Lutts was elected repre-
sentative to the Supreme Circle, for
Atlantic County, in the order of The
Brotherhood of tho Union, last week.
Ga Thursday evening. at 7.45, Miss
Julia Drum. of Phila. the popular elocu-
ZIONIST, will give Shakesperian recita-
tion and other selections. A silver Offer
ing will be taken at the door.
cod Folks Day" at the M E. Church,
on Sunday, was well attended. The
Pastor preached an appropriate sermon,
the old hymns were sung by the choir,
and special music was well rendered.
Il the evening there WIS an address by
Rev. 0. E. Stogden, of Pa.
Our Philadelphia merchants who live
in Absecop, report business conditions in
the former city. prosperous. The yard
wide, all-wool smile" that Capt. P. B.
Reed, J, Alton Mitchell, Clayton Higbbee,
Mr.. E. A. Wilson and Mr.. Esstburn
wears, would indicate that they have all
been benefited by the war with Cuba.
1t looks perhaps that there is soon a
chance for our townspeoplp, who have
suffered so much from forest fires, to
secure some damages. Mrs. Charlotte
Pitney has secured $500 damages from
the Atlantic City R. R. Co. to cover a lot
of timber which took fire spark from a
locomotive. The damages were awarded
as follows: 500 for 29-acre tract,
| and $400 for a 7O-acre tract, it is said
that there was another tract which the
lawyers overlooked, and made no ac-
counting for. Mr.. ]. G. Waters was
also awal ded dam ages to the extent oi
$1075,0 90 by the X. R. Co.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-09-28
SoMERS POINT.

Mrs. B. W. Lewis spent last week in
Philadelphia.
Miss M. c. Fife, of Ocean City, visited
friends at this place on Wednesday
Mr.. Walter Gladney and family will re-
main here all winter, Mr.. Gladney having
sold his business in Phila.
A number of weddings are reported for
the near future, and we wish the happy
couples long life and happiness.
A party of our young men visited the
Egg Hsrbor Fair on Sunday, they de.
clared they had a good time, and came
home with flying balloons.
The Ladi of the Somers Point Bap-
tist Church will hold Sociable in the
Church Friday, September Both, Refresh
ments OF all kinds will be served. All
are invited to come and have a good
time.
At regular session of Bay Side Castle,
No. so, K. G. E on August 30th, the
following resolutions were adopted
WHEREAS, it has pleased the all-wise
Ruler of the universe to remove from our
midst our beloved Brother, Sir Knight,
Enoch Robinson, who through long and
paUlenb suffering, departed 1roH LnlS
Earthly Castle on August 81, 1898.
RESOLVED that in the death of Brother
Robinson, the Bay Side Castle loses a
true and worthy member, and we, his
Brothers, a warm friend: his brothers
and sisters, loving brother. We SYM
pathise with the beraved ones, and trust
it may draw them nearer unto God.
RESOLVED that we drape our charter
in mourning for period of thirty days.
That a copy of these resolutions be
furnished the bereaved family, and that
they be entered on the minutes of this
Castle, and that they be published in the
Atlantic Revi w and the Pleasantville
Press.
winfield R. Fox.
Committe, John D. Dilks.
(C. E. G. Steelman.