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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-10
Fred Is to Leave Us.

Fred McAfee, for two years the pop
ular manager of the Rock Island Of
flee of the Postal Telegraph company
has resigned his position to take
effect Nov. 1, after which date he
will go to Chicago to perfect the
which he has natural talent and in
clination. Fred has proved an indus
trious and successful manager for his
company for which he has made
many friends during his stay in Rock
Island who will regret to learn of his
proposed departure. His successor
has not yet been learned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-10
Tho Only Thing to Do.

There was a time when the Illinois
Central railroad was being constantly
sued This story illustrating the ayidity
Of plaintiffs is related by the Louisville
Couricr-Journal. Emily A. Storrs, the
famous Chicago lawyer. was approached
by an old man with q note one day.
The note had been found among the eff
fects of q deceased relative.
What the nature of the note?" ask
ed Mr.. Storrs.
81 don't know, sir. " replied the old
fellow.
Have you any idea who wrote it?"
asked Mr.. Storrs.
mo, sir. answered the note bearer.
"Well, do you know anything about
the note at all?" asked Mr.. Storrs.
Nothing at all, sir, " answered the
old man.
well, remarked Mr.. Storrs thought
fully, 1.-The only thing can see to do in
the premises is to sue the Illinois Cen
trail railroad. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-10
LOVED LIFE TOO WELL.
Ancient Matches IEdian Who Rebeiied
Against Being Sacrificed.

Ancient Natchez Indian Who Eebeiied
Against Being Sacrificed.
One of the repulsive features of the
laws under which the Natchez Indians
wore governed was that when a MEM
Der of the royal family Of the nation
died it was necessary that several others
of the people should accompany him to
the tomb by suffering death at the
hands Of executioners. When the
''sreat sum- the hereditary chief of
the whole nation, died, all his wives,
in case he were provided with more
than one, and also several OF his sub
jects, were Obliged. to follow him into
the vale. of shadows The little suns,
secondary chiefs, and also members Of
the royal family, likewise claimed
when dying, their tribute of death from
the living. In addition to this the in
exorable law also condemned TO death
any man of the Natchez race who had
married girl of the royal limo Of the
''suns. On the occasion of her death
he was called upon to accompany her.
II will narrate to you upon this sub
ject,' writes an old French chronicler
of Louisiana, 1.-THE story of an Indian
who was not in humor to submit to
this law. His name was Etteacteal. He
had contracted an alliance with the
sans The honor came near having a
fatal result for him. His wife fell sick,
and as soon as he perceived that she
was approaching her end he took to
fight, embarhing in pirogue on the
Mississippi, and sought refuge in New
Orleans He placed himself under the
protection of the governor, who was at
that time n. de Bienville, offering him
self to be the governors hunter. The
governor accepted his services, and in
terested himself m his behalf with the
Natchez, who declared, il answer, that
he had nothing to fear, inaslnuch as the
ceremony was over, and as he had not
been present when it took place he was
no longer available as a candidate for
execution. New Orleans Picayune
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-10
SISTER AcIE THE VICTOR.
Wins the $40 Pace at Ken's Track, Edg-
iRgton.

Wins the $40 Pace at KeIrs Track, Edg-
iRgton.
The feature of last weeks racing
meet at Kell's track, Edgington, was
the 2:40 pace. which it required six
heats to decide. Sister Acie was the
victor. the other contestants being
Susie E.. Joe Mack and Bob Nibs.
The best time, $685. The other
events resulted as follows:
Free for-all trot-Charley Negus
won, Clara ID. second; best time.
2:35.
Three minute pace-Electrici won,
Black Sam second; best time, B min
utes.
Novelty race-Nig won; Star second
and Bailey third; best time, 9:OS.
Trot for 2-year olds-Little Jake
won, Honest John second and Colonel
f, third; best time, 1 :32.
Three-minute trot-Knight won.
Pauline second, Attorney third; best
time, 3 minutes.
Ed Raymond lowered the track
record of the meeting from 2:35 to
2:3I.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-10
FREQ of Charge to sunerers.

Cut this out and take it to your
druggist and get sample bottle free
of DIR. Kings New Discovery, for con-
sumption, coughs and colds. They
do not ask you to buy before trying.
This will show you the great merits
of this truly wonderful remedy, and
show you what can be accomplished
By the regular size bottle. This is no
experiment, and would be disastrous
to the proprietors, did they not know
it would invariably cure. Many of
the best physicians are now using it
in their practice with great results,
and are relying on it in most severe
cases. 1t is guaranteed. Trial bot
ties free at Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug
store. Regular size 80 cents and 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-10
At the Theatre.

Dorothy Lewis and a well-balanced
company presented Alone in Greater
New York. at Harper's theatre last
night before n large audience. The play
tells an interesting story, and contains
numerous sensational situations. 1t
is elegantly staged. the company
carrying almost all the scenery used
in the piece. Miss Lewis is clever
little comedienne, and with the
assistance of other members of the
company entertains with up-to-date
specialties-
Manager Miller offers what promises
to be treat Oct. %, ween Sharp and
Flat appear in The Late Mr.. Early -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-10
COMING FOOT BALL GAME.
Iowa University and Rush Medical Teams 1
to Play In Rock Island

Iowa University and Rush Medical Teams
to Play In Rock Island
An event that is being looked for
ward to with much anticipation in
the three cities is the game of football
to be played Oct. 20 at the Rock ISL
and ball park. between the elevens of
the Iowa university and Rush Medi-
cal college. A large delegation of
rooters will come from Iowa City
Prominent ladies of this vicinity have
consented to act as patronesses of the
game. 1t is the intention of the Iowa
university team to meet worthy OPP
ponent on the gridiron in one of the
three cities each year.
The Marlin Rifle club held another
duck shoot at the Elm street range
Saturday afternoon Some eighteen
members participated in the sport,
and three dozen of the birds fell prey
to their craftsmanship. Darkness
had set in when the last candidate
was placed in the trap. He was more
fortunate than his brothers who pre-
coded him, for the gunners, handi
capped by the gloom, found it i'm
possible to bring him down, although
they tried number of times. Mr..
Duck faced the music with a smile,
but was still rubber-necking when the
tournament closed. The shooters said
he certainly was bird, and presented
him to the operator of the trap.
The Davenport eleven won from
Moline on the Davenport fair grounds
Saturday. Tho score was to o. The
game was exciting from start to
finish. In the first half no scoring was
done, but Davenport succeeded twice
in forcing the bali to Moline's 15-yard
line. In the second half Crouch made
the touchdown, and Littig success
fully kicked the goal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-10
FINE TAILORING
LEGAL.
Administrators Notice.
Estate of Bridget Coughlin, deceased

The undersigned having been appointed ad-
ministrator with the viii annexed, of the estate
of Bridget Coughlin late of the county of Rock
Island, state of Illinois, deceased, hereby
gives notice that he will appear before
the county court of Rock Island county, Mt the
county court room, In the city of Rock Island.
at the November term on the first Monday Ia
November next, at which time all persons
having claims against said estate notified
ana requested to attend. for the purpose of
having the same adjusted.
All persons Indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment TO the
undersigned.
Dated this Sd day of September A. ID. 1898.
T. Ii. REIDY, Administrator with the will
annexed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-10
TO CURE NERVOUS DYSPEPSIA
To Gain Flesh, to Sleep Well, to Know
What Appetite and Good Diges-
ton Means, Make n Test of
Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets.
Interesting Experience OF an Indianapolis
Gentleman.

No trouble is more common or more
misunderstood than nervous dyspep-
STA. People having it think that their
nerves are to blame, are surprised
that they are not cured by nerve med
icines and spring remedies; the real
seat of. mischief is lost sigh, of; the
stomach is the origin to be looked
after.
Nervous dyspeptics often do not
have any pain whatever i'll the
stomach, nor perhaps any of the usual
symptoms of stomach weakness. Ner-
vious dyspepsia shows itself not in
the stomach so much as in nearly
every other organ; in some cases the
heart palpitates and is irregular, in
others the kidneys are affected, in
others the bowels are constipated, with
headaches; still others are troubled
with loss of flesh and appetite, with
the accumulation of gas. sour risings
and heartburn.
a. W. Sharper. of No. 81 Prospect
street, Indianapolis, Ind, writes as
follows: "A motive of pure graft
tude prompts me to write these few
lines regarding the new and valuable
medicine, Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets.
have been n sufferer from nervous
dyspepsia for the last four years ;.have
used various patent medicines and
other remedies without any favorable
result. They sometime gave tenn
porary relief until the effects of the
medicine wore off. / attributed this
to my sedentary habits, being a book
keeper with little physical exercise,
but L am glad to state that the tablets
have overcome all these obstacles, for
have gained in flesh, sleep better,
and am better in every way. The
above is written not for noto-
riety, but is based on actual facts
Respectfully yours,
a. w. SHARPER,
81 Prospect street, Indianapolis, Ind.
1t is safe to say that Stuart's Dys-
pepsia Tablets will cure any stomach
weakness or disease except cancer of
the stomach. They cure sour stom-
ach, gas, loss of flesh and appetite,
sleeplessness. palpitatioR, heartburn,
constipation and headaches.
Send for valuable little book on
stomach diseases by addressing Stuart
company, Marshall, Mich.
All druggists sell full size packages
at so cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-10
Police Affairs.

Miss Eliza Jones reports her bicycle
stolen Saturday night.
Officer William Ryan is off duty on
account of sickness. Officer Ain s.
worth is patrolling his beat.
Four DRINKS were taken in during
Saturday night and Sunday.
Lou Bishop and her three compan-
ions paid their, fines Saturday after
noon and were released. They at first
declared they would not settle,
but few hours behind the bars
changed their minds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-10
Government secret Codes.

Every government and almost every
departnIentslnasi its secret codes of signs,
figures CT words devised by some clever
code composer for use in the transmits
sion of messages of supreme Importance
and with regard 70 which secrecy is Of
vital consideration One which is said
to be the clevercst of all those now in
use IS employed by the United States
state department. 1t is called the
sphinx The sphinx" was devised
by one Of the officials in the state de-
partment and is as susceptible to changes
as the combination lock of n safe. Hun
dreds of messages have been sent by 1T,
and it defies all attempts 70. unravel its
meaning by those unscquainted with
tho key
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-10
Administrators notice.
Estate of Paul wurzel. deceased.

The undersigned having been appointed ad-
ministrator of the estate of Paul Wurzel, late
of the county of Rock Island. state OF Illinois,
deceased hereby gives notice that he win APP
pear before the county court of Rock Island
county. at the county court room. In the city
first Monday In November next, at which time
all persons having claims against said estate
are notified and requested to attend, for the
purpose OF having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted TO said estate are re-
quested to make immedIats payment TO the
Dated this It'll day OF September. A. d. 1898.
JOHN SEITz, Administrator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-10
Trust Those Who u,v. Tried.

/ suffered from catarrh of the worst
kind and never hoped for cure, but
Ely's Cream Balm seems to do even
that.-Oscar Ostrom. - Warren ave.
nue., Chicago. I'll.
/ suffered from catarrh: it got so
bad l could not work; used Ely's
Cream Balm and am entirely WE'LL
A. c. Clarke, 81 Shawmut avenue.
Boston. Mass.
A 1O-cent trial size or the 5O-cent
size of Ely's Cream Balm will be
mailed. Kept by druggists. Ely
Bros. 90 Warren street. New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-10
AdmInIstrator.s Notice.


Estate of Marie StempeI- deceased
The undersigned having been appointed ad-
ministrator OF the estate of Marie Stempei,
late of the county of Rock Island, state
of Illinois, deceased hereby gives notice
that he viii appear before the county
cour. of Rock Island county at the county
court room In the city of Rock Island. at the
December term the first Monday In De-
cember next az which time all persons having
claims against said estate are notified and
requested 70 attend, for the purpose OF hAV
ing the same adjusted.
An persons Indebted TO said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment 10 the
Dated this ID day of October, a. d. 1899.
FREDERICK W. STEAPkL, Administrator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-10
4 Fad beginning.

The Guest tan art connoisseur)-Su-
peril Simply elegant!
Hostess-I'm glad you like it. Soups
are my hobby
The Guest-Oh, 1 meant the tureen.
Jewellers Weekly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-10

More than twenty million free sam
pies of DeWitt's. Witch Hazel Salve
have been distributed by the manu-
facturers. What better proof of their
confidence in its merits do you want?
1t cures piles, burns, scalds, sores, in
the shortest space of time. T. H
Thomas, A j. Riess and NJ T. Balm
sen, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-10
.BuekIen.s Arnica saIve.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum
fever sores, letter, chapped hands,
chilblains, corns and ali 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 d Ullemeyer.'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-10

IT. & IT, brand of coffee is used
by the principal club houses and no.
tells of the country; they can't afford
to buy cheaper or inferior grade.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-10

elements necessary to cure all diseas-
es, IS fact we'll known TO everyone.
DR.. Miles System OF Restorative Remedies
consists OF seven distinctiyely different
preparations, each for its own purpose.
Mrs. 1. c. -Bramley, 81 Henry St.. st. Cath
crimes, Ontario, writes: For years 1 suf-
fered from extreme nervousness and annoy
ing constipation. developing into palpitation
and weakness of the heart. was unable to
sleep. suffered much from headache, pain in
ny left side, palpitation and q constant
feeling Of weakness and prostration. began
using Dr. Miles Neryine. Heart Cure and
Nerve and Liver Pills and the Anti-Pain
Pills to relieve sudden paroxysms Of pain
and headache. soon felt much improved
and the pains and aches and WEAKNESS left
me. 1 then took DR.. Miles Restorative
Tonic and am now restored 70 my former
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-10
Hard Coal sI.rt.t

Antbrac e coal. all sizes, delivered
at $3.50 per ton, for immediate de-
livery. Z. G. FRAZER
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-10

Arnold's Bromo Celery cures head.
aches; 10, 25 and so cents. Reiss
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-10
Truth wears well. People

learned that DeWitt's Little Early
Risers are reliable little pills for regu-
lating the bowels, curing constipation
and sick headache They don't grippe.
T. Fl. Thomas, A. J. Riess and NJ. F.
Bahnsen, druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-10
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Ioar Life Au.y.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic. full OF life nerve and vigor, take No-To
Bsc. the wonder worker tSat makes weak men
STRONG. All druggists, zoe or 81. Cure gusran.
teed Booklet and sample free Address
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-10

Educate Your Bowels with casearets.
Candy Catharttc. cure constipation forever.
loc, &c II C C. G. fail, druggists refund money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-10
No-To-Bac for Fifty Ceas

Guarantees tobacco habit cure makes weak
men strong, hloof pure SOC. 81 ~ druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-10

Subscribe for The ARGUS,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-10

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

good health.
DR.. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
gisbs under a positive
guarantee. frst bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases OF tho heart and
nerves free. Address,
DE-. MILES MEDICAL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-10
Reduced Prices
On Photographic Work
c. E. Smiths Studio.

In order to more thoroughly
introduce our dull finish or
PLATING work, We have de-
eided to reduce the price,
making it an object to all.
Call early, examine work and
place your order. All work
guaranteed to be satisfac-
tory. Bring in the little
ones.
Rooms opposite Harper House
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-08-17
TRADE PROSPECTS IN
CUBA.

One of the largest merchants of
Havana. who arrived here on Monday
from Ssgua spoke thus of the trade
conditions apd'prospects in Cuba
Cuba is an out-out agricultural
country, and American enterprises
can only succeed when recognizing
the fact I think, however, one Of
the srst things needed through Cuba
will be electric railroads After this
the next important item of shipment
should be lumber and other building
materials Real estate is selling in
Havana at next TO nothing 1t has
not been possible to collect mort
cages or get judgement against any
property during the last year build
ing operations with a strong gov
ernment, therefore, should, think
have a considerable boom | should
also imagine that number of large
sugar re6neries in Cuba would be a
profitable investment. in addition,
public schools, roads and road imple-
ments and mining machinery are
needed There are many opportu
mites, l think, for large hotels. -
journal of Commerce
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-08-17
An Offer From Japan.

London, August 1.-THE Hong
Kong correspondent, of the Daily
Mail says: "a delegation from the
Philippines jun,a has Informed Uoited
States Consul Wildman here that GER
tain officers of the japanese cruisers
Ma,susbima and SAkasga, which have
since gone to Manila, bad conference
With the Junta last Saturday, 10 The
course of which they asserted that they
we're authorized by the japanese gov
erument to offer to supply Gen. Agul
paldo with arms aod ammunition gratis
in the event of America abandoning the
Philippines, and The insurgents wish
ing to fight for independence The
iuura did not reply TO the officer and
the japanese will repea; it to Gen
Aguinado upon their arrival at Manila
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-08-17
Remarkable Rescue.

Mrs. Michael Curtain. Plainfeld H., makes
the statement, that she caught cold. which set
tied on her lungs; she sas treated Tor mon tn
by her family physician, but grew worse. He
told her she was hopeless victim of consump-
ticn and that no medicine could cure her Her
druggist suggested DR.. Kings Now Discov-
cry for Consumption; she bought bottle
and to her delight found hers If benefit ed
from first dose. She continued its use and
after liking six BOTTLES und herself sound and
well; now does her own houscwork, and is as
well rs she -ver was. Free trial bottles Of this
Great Discovery at J. +. w. DeLorme's Drug
S,ore Large bottles SIC and 81.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-08-17
Robbed the Crave.

A startling incident Of which Mr.. John
Oliver OF Philadelphia, was the subject. is mar
rated by him as follows: Il was in most
dreadful condition Ny skin was almost yell
low, eyes sunken, tongue coated, pain continu
ally in back and sides, no appetite-gradually
growing We ker day by day. Three physi
clans had given me up Fortunately. friend
advised trying Electric Biters,' and 70 my
great JOY and surprise, the first bottle made a
decided Improvement 1 continued their use
for three weeks, and am now a we'll man. I
know they saved my life, and robbed the grave
of another victim" No one should fail to
try them. Only 50 cents per bottle at J. F
". DeLorme's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-08-17
Dewey, the Man.
Thanks Congressman Living.
ston...Feels That in This
Country Sectionalism Can
No Longer Exist.

Atlanta. Ga, August 10 Coo
greseman Livingston of Georgia, has
received The following letter from
Admiral Dewey:
Flagship Olympia, CT Cavite,
Philippine Islands. June II.
NV Dear Sir: have just learoed
from the last papers that am indebted
to you for the introduction in the house
of representatives of the resolutions ex-
tending to me the thanks OF congress
for tbe uaval engagement of Manila
bayf May Let.
I iced hardly tell you that | am
moss sincerely grateful to you as the
author of the resolution. bringing, as
it does, the highest booor that can
come to an American naval officer in
bis professional career Bot it is a
erea, pleasure to acknowledge my debt
of gratitude aud TO thank you in no.
stinted measure for the part you took
10 obtaining for me that greatest dis
tinctioo
1t is source of additional pleasure
to me, Vermonser. thai ,be mover OF
the resolutions vas not man from the
north, but one.from the far south. This
ia one of the good sigOs of the times
10 the bour Of danger there is DO south,
20 nortb, but one united country. May
we never bear sectionalism sgalo
There are 20 lines drawn in the navy.
need not say it nay interest you to
koow that my Gag lieutenant, Lieut..
Brumby, is a Georgian by birth aod
appointment Again tharkiog you
most cordially, remain.
Very gratefully ADD sincerely,
GEORGE DEWEY
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-08-17
Senator Hoar's Warning.

F.om The Pbiladelphis Record
Senator Hosr. of Massachusetts, in
his address st Marblehead Neck on
Friday last, uttered an earnest note
of warning to the country against the
perils of territorial expansion "lt
will be sad .hirg for the country, i!
will be a sad thing for mankind, y
said the venerable speaker, ''lf the
people of the United States come to
abandon their Fundamental doctrine.
If we attempt to govern great masses
of people, aliens ie birth, of strange
language, of different religions, ouI
spirit will not, / am afraid-God
grrnt that / may be wrong the
american spirit will not enter into
and possess them, but their spirit will
enter into us and possess us.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-08-17
THE wArCHMAN AND soUrHRoN, AUGUST II, 1898.
ANGLO-RUSSlAN W Ar
CLOUDS APPEAR.

London, August IL ALI the morn
ing papers, including the supporters
of the government, attack Lord Sal
isbury for weakness in dealing with
the Chinese question.
The Daily Chronicle says "Whal
is to be the result nobody can say
There is room for the gioomiest fore
bodipg Does the country realize
that for want of little foresight and
f,mness Great Britain may ere long
be plunged into a colossal war
Such without the least doubt or ex
aggeration, is the appalling possibil
ity."