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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-28

I5O2 High street, Des MoiaeS, Ill.
again. Neither of these doctors told
me that coffee was the cause of the
trouble.
Twas compelled to give up my oc-
cupation, and had been for long
time constantly taking medicine of
some sort. The trouble was indiges-
tion and constipation. causing loss of
sleep and running me down seriously
in weight.
/ was discouraged with the drug
cling and remained i'll until l noticed
one of your advertisements about how
coffee affected some people, then
thought / would stop drinking it and
see if that might not be the cause of
my trouble. l took to drinking Pos
tum Cereal Food Coffee, and grew to
like it very much, indeed. As soon as
| stopped drinking common coffee l
began TO get well and have increased
in weight from 140 to I5S. Since be-
ginning Postum, have never taken a
pill or any kind of medicine, and /
never felt better in my life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-28
PAYNE CANNOT EXPLAIN.
overhauIed by Labor For His Dodging of
Questions.


The Kewanee Labor Advocate, in
discussing the answer of PAYNE to the
questions of the Tri-City Labor Con-
gress. saws:
. Sister PAYNE says that the Case
garnishment law saves the laboring
man the fees and costs, providing he
signs away ali his wages above So
per week Does it? Suppose man,
owing 10 lack of work or misfortune
becomes indebted to three different
merchants, say 10 the tune of SIS
each, how then would he proceed
upon receiving n written demand
from each for all above SO per week
of his wages? But it is needless to
point out the 'rottenness' of the law.
Mr.. PAYNE freely admits it, but saws
he voted for it because John Me
Laughlin and the Grocers' association
told him 10 10 so. Is n state senator
supposed To possess brains? Is he
supposed TO think for himself ut all?
Perhaps some might tell him at the
next session, if he should be elected,
that a 30 per cent exemption bill. or
So week bill. would please wage
earners. We suppose he would then
feel justified in voting for either and
then lay the blame on the man who
told him how to vote. We want law
makers who are accustomed to think
ing for themselves. We want men at
Springfield who possess a sufficient
of brains to weigh a proposed
and deduct a logical con-
clusion as to how it will operate. If
Mr.. Payne is to vote as Mr. McLaugh-
lin tells him, why not let Mr.. Me
Laughlin represent both districts?
Mr.. Payne says he is in favor of per-
centage punishment law-this would
be worse than the present law. We
want no man in the senate who would
support such bill.
The state constitution says that
liberal exemption laws shall be
passed and organized labor wants
sound laws, nothing
more, nothing less.
No, Sister Payne, your verbose
apology for your action in voting for
The bill may satisfy your own con-
science. but it don't pacify organized
abor'i
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-28
PRICE OF coal LOWERED.
Gen. Wilson Says Construction of Canal
Has Been Already Justified.

| Gen. Wilson Says Construction of Canal
Has Been Already Justified
Gen. John II. Wilson, chief of en-
| gineers, L. 5. A, says in his annual
report that the construction of the
Hennepin canal has already been jus
titled by the effect it has had on the
price of coal in Rock Island, Daven-
port and Moline. The report says:
The Illinois and Mississippi canal.
which is to connect Lake Michigan
with the Mississippi at the mouth of
Rock river, is in operation for dis
tance of four-and-a-half miles around
the Rock river rapids at Moline. On
account of fixed bridges its use is re-
stricted, but it has had the effect'o of
reducing the cost of soft coal at Rock
Island, Moline and Davenport by
about 5 ton, which has already JUS
titled the construction OF this part of
the canal as an Independent work.
During one season the boats using the
canal aggregated -. 900 tons and
carried 20 600 tons of coal and . 279
passengers. There was expended last
year on the canal Sj45. 600. and the
total expenditure to June - was
81. $50, 900. There is to show for this
money:
The acquisition of the right of
wav for four-and-a-half miles around
the lower rapids of Rock river and the
completion of four-and-a-half miles of
canal there, involving the construc-
ton of four-and-a-half miles of earth
work in constructing the canal trunk. |
three locks. one railroad and two |
highway swing bridges, seven sluice-
ways and gates, one arch culvert. two |
dams 1882 feet long across the arms |
OF Rock river, three lock keepers |
houses. one small office building, and |
a thorough riprapping of the canal |
banks. not estimated Tor in the origi- |
nal estimates.
I'm the location on the ground and |
preparation of descriptions, pla ats !
and abstracts of titles of ali lands /
needed for the eastern section of the !
canal, some for feeder line and for |
lands to be overlooked or damaged by |
the dam at Sterling, the surveying
and locating of the western section
and the final location of
the canal throughout. Two routes
each were surveyed for the feeder and
for the western section, resulting in
the Sterling route being accepted for
the feeder and the Green river route
for the western section of the canal.
I'm the practical completion of the
earthwork over the first 16 miles of
canal trunk, the paving ofseven miles
with stone. the foundations and ma
sonrv OF 10 locks. one aqueduct. five
bridges, seven arch culverts and 10
pipe culverts, the partial completion
Of erection of five steel highway
bridges, one lock and three miles of
canal trunk. In the acquisition by
purchase or condemnation of ~ miles
Of the eastern section of the canal and
.he condemnation of 2o.5 miles of the
eeder and more than one-third of
he western section, and the prepare
ion of plans and estimates for the
of the f. ler.''
1t is estimated it Will require about
81. 800, 600 TO complete the canal. and
zen. Wilson would spend $1,427, 40
Turing the yelr beginning next July. i
Of the appropriations already made
here is 81, Al, go still uneXPen ded. " ]
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-28
SPEAKS TO LABoRINo MEN.
Hon. &. x. Ladd Addresses Large Meet
ing in Davenport

Hon e. i1- Ladd Addresses a Large Meet
Ing in Davenport
Hon. G.. X Laid, of Kewanee. adj
dressed a large meeting OF labOring
men at Claus Groth hall, Davenport.
last night. He said that the inter
ests of the laborers had been tTenched
upon, and that it was necessary for
them to organize. The history of the
world had been that of the strong op
pressing the weak. There was a time
when the aristocracy of few trod on
the many. The reason was because
the organization was with the aristoc-
racy- When the masses became or
ganized the aristocracy was swept
away like the dust IN the street. Mr..
Ladd urged that the laboring people
should not declare themselves for any
political party, but should hold aloof
and support the candidates who would
best guard their interests. Other
speakers were III. Abbott, Of Moline.
and Ben Mack, of Rock Island. The
meeting was held under tie auspices
of Davenport Federal union No. 1880.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-28
LOST HIS JOB.

He Began to Get Wei When lie Quit
Coffee.
You could not get me to return to
coffee after my experience, if you We're
to give me gold mine.
Two different physicians who treat
ed me helped me some, but as soon as
left off the medicine l went down
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-28
Hundreds of Cases of Chronic Diseases Pronounced
bic by Others.
CoNsULTATIoN FREE

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-28

The case against James Liggett, ar
rested for assault and battery on COM
plant of Miss Mary Smith, was dis
missed by Magistrate Stafford for lack
of evidence
Fred Curtis, a stranger, was taken
in by Officer Fitzgerald for the theft
of an overcoat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-28
BuckIen,s ArnIca sa1re.

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 % cents per box. For
sale by Hartz & Ullemeycr.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-28
CATION TO MEET SUTTON.

Billiard Match Arranged in Chicago for
Nov. %.
Billy Cation. the Rock Island bill
HARDEST. has been matched to meet
George Sutton, the crack player, at
Green's academy in Chicago Nov. %.
This game will be 500 points at cush-
ion caroms and will be for 500 a
side. While Cation is an expert with
the cue, it is said he will be compelled
TO play his best in this engagement to
defeat his clever opponent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-28
Secretary Peoples Power Company

Late to bed ard early to rise, pre-
pares a man for his home in the skies.
But early to bed and Little Early
Riser. the pill that makes life longer
and better and wiser. r. II.
Thomas, A j. Riess and IL. F. Balm
sen, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-28

Good coffee never made any person
feel the worse for having used it. 1T.
x T.. brand is guaranteed absolutely
pure and the best
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-28

Following is the program at the
Sacred Heart bazar in the rink to-
night:
Vocal Solo.....-.M 5 Minnie Ransom Ba- ker
Son g. $500. Master FRANK McGulun
The rag-time dancer ...-----.--:
............. John Wi son. OF Port Byron
Baritone solo ......... William Turk, OF Molin';
Look for announcement tomorrow
EVENING"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-28
RiEer RipIefs.

The stage of water at the Rock Isl
and bridge at 6 4. m was 2.45 and
stationary; the temperature at noon
81.
The City OF WinOna was the only
boat that visited the local port.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-28
Don't Tobacco Spin end suoae YO.r Life Away.

70 quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
netic. fuII OF life nerTe and Vi.or. take No-To
BAG, the Eon6e- worker. ta3s makes weak men
strong. An druggists, soc or 81. Cure guarar-
teed Booklet and sample free Address
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-28
Hard Coal Market.

Anthrac K coal, all sizes, delivered
at $6.a0 per ton, for immediate de-
livery. f G. FRAZER
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-28
Hard ceal-Coke-Mood.

Indiana block. Athens lump and
nut, superior soft egg. camel, hard
wood and kindling.
E. B. McKowN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-28
When you ask for De Wits Witch

Hazel Salve don't accept counter
felt or imitation. There are more
cases of piles being cured by this.
than all others combined T. II.
Thomas. A. j. Riess and NJ. F. Balm
sen, drug gists-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-28
stool,hoIherr. nTeetinc.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders OF the Peoples Power com.
pany win be held at the Rock Island
Office of the company, Friday, Nov.
p, 1898, at $3.50 p m, for the election
OF directors for the ensuing year and
such other business as may come be-
fore the meeting.
S. S. DAVIS,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-28
No-To-B.e for Tlftv Ccnts.

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong biood pure. sc. e. All druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-28
Reduced Prices {
On Photographic Work
c. E. Smiths Studio.

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 eObject to all
Call early, examine work and
place your order. All work
guaranteed 10 be satisfac-
tory. Bring in the little
ones.
Rooms opposite Harper House.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-28

Mrs. Edward c. Nicholson. sister
of Thomas O'Connor, of this city.
died suddenly at $50 this morning at
her home, 420 Ninth street, Moline.
She leaves with her husband four
children. Thomas r.. Helen, Cathar-
inc and James. Her age was s42
years. The funeral will be announced
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-28

have Tor years.
DR.. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
gists under q positive
guarantee. first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases OF the heart and
nerves free. Address,
DR.. MILES MEDICAL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-28
FINE TAILORING

few regarding fall goods found by looking
at this adj Here are some prices quote Fall novelties
IN suisthe prices from SIS 500 $22 up
prices in the fall trousers range S. $3.50
upward Come in and inc Zine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-28

1t is delicious and nOurishing. as
is also our HOT COFFEE, CHOC-
OLATE OR TEA, which with a
nice Sandwich or French Roll,
makes a nice afternoon Luncheon
To treat your friends on.
The times., 1898-03-03
JOY TURNED TO MoURNING.
Suicide of Young Lover on the
Eve of Marriage

New York, March Fearing that he
could not properly support the girl whom
he had promised to marry on next Sun
day evening. Isaac Levine. a young tail
or. of No. 455 Grand street. killed him
self. He was found dead this morning
lying on cutting table in Isadore
Siegers shop, with a gas tube in his
mouth.
Siegers shop is on the first floor of
No. 455 Grand street. Levine. who was
twenty-five years old. lived above the
store and worked for Siegel.
The young men fell in love with his
thing was arranged for their wedding on
Sunday night
In anticipation OF his marriage Levine
purchased a small tailor shop at Haver-
straw n. Y, where he and his bride ex-
pected to live. Levine had failed in busi-
ness and he doubted whether his second
venture would be successful.
In his respondent mood he called upon
his fiancee yesterday evening and told
her of his doubts.
She cOmfOrted him as best she could
and said that she would be faithful to
her promise. He left her and went into
the shop, telling Mr.. Siesel that he want
ed TO cut out little extra work.
Levine was not seen again until this
morning. when the shop was opened by
Nathan Jonas, an employe. Policeman
Charles Bacon was called in and he sum
moned an ambulance from Gouverneur
Hospital. The surgeon found that Levine
was dead.
Miss Siegel was .heartbroken. She de-
clared that no word or act of hers had
caused him to take his life
Levine's body lay in the shop for sew
eral hours, and the young woman who
was TO become his wife stood with her
mother near it. She refused 10 leave un-
til the body was removed.
The times., 1898-03-03
CAN We BE CURED
Of Catarrh, Bronchitis, Asthma,
Consumption?
A Test by Which the True Value of
All Cures Can be Determined.

How many thousands there are today
who would gladly pay almost any reason
able sum to be cured Of either one OF the
above diseases. but, knowing Of so many
different remedies and treatments, are
unable To decide which one to try. 1t does
seem a difficult task, yet becomes com
paratiVely easy one if the person afiiict-
ed will but use little good judgment and
common sense. In the first place, every
man and woman knows, or should Know
that the air passages were made Tor ar
alone. and that nature has so construct
ed these passages that moisture OF any
kind cannot enter the bronchial tupes or
lungs. This ut once precudes all posi-
biity of cure OF deep seated diseases
being effected by treatment requiring the
use of sprays, douchess atonlizers or va
pors. Secondly, all.regalar physicians ad-
nit that these diseases are purely local
and must he treated locally. consequent
~ stomach medicines become useless in
treating diseases OF the air passages. The
diseased parts must be reached through
the air we breathe or not at all. Not
only this. but germicide must be used
which will leave the air dry, and yet
have the power to destroy the bacilli of
disease in the miT1utest air cells of the
| lungs This decision reached, then comes
the question. Is there such germicide
which can be inhaled through the air
you breathe? Thirty-eight hundred ply
sicianS and over three hundred thousand
| persons who have tested it, say YES.
Your money is refunded if it fails to do
as guaranteed.
"Hyomei'' Inhaler Outfit. s1.00. Extra
| Bottles "Hyomei," soc. 'Hyomei" Balm.
wonderful healer, 25c. Can be obtain
ed of your druggist, AT OFFICE OR BY
MAIL. Pamphlets, consultation and ad-
vice free. Send for the Story of ''Hyo-
mel mailed free
The times., 1898-03-03
Awarded $4,000 Damages.

Henry ]. Rapp, a twelve-year-old news
boy, was awarded $1,000 damages in suit
brought by him against the Washington
and Georgetown Railroad Company. now
the Capital Traction Company, to recover
$4,000, by the jury in criminal court No. /.
yesterday.
The case has been on hearing before
Judge Cole, and the claim of the defense
was that the boy attempted to board a
car OF the company on January 10. 1895. 10
sell newspaper, when the conductor or
dered him off. The car was then run
ming too rapidly for the boy to obey but
on the conductor making Il motion To
thrust or kick him off. he jumped and
was run over by the car. sustaining inju-
ries that resulted in the loss of a leg.
On previous trial of this case the plain
tiff was awarded $500. but the verdict
was set aside as contrary to the weight
Of the evidence.
The times., 1898-03-03
A CONSECRATED CAKE WALK.
1t Takes Place i'll II Jersey City
Church.

Jersey City, N j., March 2. The cake
walking fever has struck Jersey City. For
several weeks contests have been held
nightly in the public halls by social clubs,
and last night one was held by the con-
gregation of the First Universalist
Church, at Summit avenue and Ivy place.
1t took place in the vestry room and
half dozen couples took part The
prize was a handsome iced cake and the
plaudits of the congregation.
The cake walk was the feature of an
entertainment given by the ladies of the
church, and was great success. 1t be-
gan at 1890 o'clock and continued about
half an hour.
The pastor, Rev. Charles II. Vail and
the members of the official board of the
church took an active part in the ar
rangements, and joined in applauding the
contestants.
The young girls who walked We're all
pretty and several wore fancy costumes
The times., 1898-03-03
RACING IN THE RAIN.
Outsiders Continue to N:u nnd the
Talent Despair

New Orleans. March "A drizzling rain.
accompanied by cold northern wind.
dampened the enthusiasm of the large
crowd at the track this afternoon. The
success of outsiders continued, and the
talent are despairing of ever picking a
winner. Summaries:
First race, seven furlongs-Crystaline c
to l, won; Percy F., second; Dudley E.,
third. Time, 80.
Second race, four furlongs - Pearl
Barnes, 4 to !, won; Dolly Regent sec
ond; Heber Jones, third. Time, 0:50
Third race. one mile-RObert Bonner. 10
to l. won; Everest, second; Lakeview
Palace, third. Time l:45.
Fourth race, one and one-sixteenth
miles-What Next, to l, won; Arezzo,
second Elkin, third. Time. 1:52
Fifth race, six furlongs-Maltese, to /
won; Laura May, second Udah, third.
Time, 1:1S
Sixth race. seven furlongs- Tragedy, {
TO l. Won; Belle of Fordham, second
Stockholm, third. Time, 1;33 IL
The times., 1898-03-03
Trial of a Shooting Case

There was d partial hearing in the po-
lice court yesterday morning of the
charge Of carrying concealed weapons
against Frank Stewart, colored. who is
accused of shooting at John Holland. The
shooting occurred on b street on last
Tuesday, and Stewart was arrested yes
terday by Policeman Herndon. The in
vestigation will be continued tomorrow
before Judge Scott
The times., 1898-03-03
WHAT DO THE CHILDREN DRINK s?

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have you
tried the new food called GRAIN-O? 1t is
delicious and nourlshing and takes the place
of coffee. The more Grain-O you give the
children The more health you distribute
through their systems. Grain-O is made of
pure grains, and when properly prepared
ia stes like the choice grades of coffee, but
costs O hOnt one-Quarter as much. A II Srocers
sell it. &c and CSC. Ja27-f
The times., 1898-03-03

The game Of basketball announced to
be played last night in the Infantry Ar
mory by the Eastern Athletic Club and
Infantry teams was postponed on ac-
count of the monthly meeting of the In
fantry Corps. held in the armory. The
next game TO be played in the armory is
the one scheduled for next Saturday even
ing between the Queer Wheelmen and
Light Infantry teams.
The times., 1898-03-03
$40 Top coats

Friendly critics say we sell too
good a top coat for SIo-that it will
interfere with the sale of SIS grades.
We don't think so. Our SIS coats
are just as big values in proportion
as the $40 opes-and we sell just
as many of them.
But to return to $40 coats-they
are made of fine all-wool novelties
in the new shades of tan-and they
are right up to the minute i'll all
the little particulars of style, finish
and workmanship. They are the
same identical qualities you bought
last spring for SIS. Try 'em on.
Parker, Bridget & Co.,
Clothiers, 3I5 9TH st.
The times., 1898-03-03

On the morning of February 20, 1895,
I was sick with rheumatism and lay In
bed until May 21st. when / got bottle
of Chamberlain Pain Balm. The first
application of it relieved me almost en-
trely from the pain, and the second af-
forded complete relief In a short time
l was able to be up and about again.
4. T. MoreauX, Luverne, Mimi Sold
by Henry Evans, Wholesale and Retail
Druggist, s3S + street and Connecticut
avenue and street northwest, and l42S
Maryland avenue northeast.
The times., 1898-03-03
WON THE SET.
Columbia BowIers whitewa shed tho
IN inn q

Washington Athletic Players.
The Washington Athletic Club bowling
team came 10 the Columbia Athletic Club
last night for set of three league tenpin
games, and hoped to duplicate their for
mer victory over the winged arrow"
players, but the long, chilly trip was too
much for them, and the home team add
ed all three games to the won" column
The last game was won by 156 pins in a
score of S97.
The Columbias were in splendid form,
and their averages and splendid team
work We're the features of their Downing
Stitt led the evening with an average of
173 2-3. and Kicker topped the single games
with 208. Dietz led the visitors with an
average of 153 1-3.
The times., 1898-03-03
WON BY THE CoRCORANS.
Fencibles' Second Game With the
Cadets Resulted In Defeat.

Cadets Resulted in Defeat,
AS was expected, the game of basketball
played last night by the Corcoran Cadets
and National Fencibles was hot one
from call Of play to end of second half Ii
was the second game between these
teams, and. like the first, resulted in a
victory for the Corcorans. this time by
the score Of 16 to g. 1t was played in
Globe Hall.
Both sides put up an excellent game.
The Fencibles led in scrimmage plays and
were nearly always on the defensive, and
The times., 1898-03-03

At Boston, June It, Il, IS. September ..
G, Z.
At Brooklyn, May 4, 5, G, l. October 8,
1, ;.
At New York. May 10. II. 16, Ii. October
49, IA. 10
At Philadelphia. July %. 25 %, q, Oc-
tober 6. Z. s.
AT Baltimore, April IT, 49, June II. July
s, September Il. "a. 27.
Al Pittsburg, May 26, q. 2S, August 2,
3, 1, ).
At Cleveland. May %, p, %, August 6,
Z. s, O.
At Chicago. May 10. 20, 81 %, July 2S,
90 50.
At Cincinnati. June "a, %, 26, %, Au-
gust 81, September l. g.
At Louisville, June 20, q, %, %, August
q. 2S, 29.
At St Louis, June %, 80, july 1, ,, Au-
gust "a. %, &c. sa
The times., 1898-03-03
En- route to the .KLONDIKE.' 81
Announcement ......... .....

Portfolio Number with ful-page Photographic
productions large coored the United States Alaska
and British Columbia will be ready Monday
the Of of
absorbing effect the hitherto unknown
Of