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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26
Gods i ss;;ii.
Sold by all druggists Price, g. six for IS. Prepared only by
c. l. Hood Co., Lowell, Mass The Best Spring Medicine.

buZZsIO. OH w 0lt0E 6eSont con-
tinues his remarkable and interest
ing studies in the history Of South
London, and these are illustrated as
before with many curious pictures.
W. A. Baillie- Grohman. whose de.
lightful article on Hunting in By
gone Days" will be familiar to all
readers Of the magazine, gives rs the
first installment Of highly interest.
ing description of "Stag.Hunting in
the Old Days" illustrated BY ex-
quisite reproductions Of rare old
prints. These are but Q few Of the
most entertaining features.
The success OF recent fiction mum.
bers has induced the editors of
Gadey's magazine to issue . special
fiction number for spring-time read
ing. The march number is. there
fore. rich in stories. Among the
leading tales that grace the pages Of
this issue are the following, each in.
dividually strong. climsctic, and in.
teresting: ut viii be % God Wills. !"
By Isabel Bowman Finley, Q tale Of
Creole life; 1.-THE Pariah: A Story Of
the Isles Of Brittany" BY John vii.
liam Harding, whose books are we'll
known; "A Journey to Heaven, BY
Howard II. Yost, one Of the most
touching and tender tales Of child.
life that have been told in many
days; '.Her Mothers Hail." BY Alice
Louise Lee. . very humorous nara.
tive; 1.-THE Market Price Of 0 Man. I"
the story Of . man who sold himself
in marriage for $500. 600. by William
Todd; and "Rubber Boots and .
Camera" BY Asa n. Steele, Illus.
trated with odd photographs.
The complete novel in the March
issue Of Lippincott's 10 IAN Ameri.
can Aspirsnt," BY Jennie Billiard
Waterbury. II deals with the for.
tunes Of . spirited young lady who
studies music in Paris and hopes to
become . prims donna. The moral
drawn BY the author for such 40 con.
contemplate similar efforts 10, Don't
"The Civil Authority" IL . powerful
story Of . weak-kneed sheriff, reso-
lutte captain, and . company Of the
national guard which attempted to
defend . Jail against . mob. Il 10 BY
Henry Holcomb Bennett. Joseph A.
Altshsler tells how . federal and q
confederate soldier were left togeth-
OF "Aiter the Battle" and what oc.
CURED between them. Jim Trundle's
Crisis" - described BY VIII N. Har.
ben. came when the whitecaps pro.
posed 70 whip Jim for neglecting his
ianily. George Ethelbert Walsh
writes instructively on The Status
Of American Agriculture" and its
transition from crude to scien.
ti6c methods. 1.-THE Antics Of
Electricity" are portrayed BY
George J. varney. Meth Boyce
has much to say about His.
torio Diamonds." and Frank h.
Sweet about "Pearl seeking" 1.-THE
Archeo logy Of Nursery Classics" 10
traced By Agnes Carr Sage. F. Fos-
Ter. In Literary Nomenclature, !"
deals chiefly with the titles OF novels.
The poetry Of the number is BY Mary
E. Ssickney. n. s. Psden. Grace F.
fennypacker, Charles G. d. Roberts,
and Clinton Scotland.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

Jrsr three years ago yesterday. the
Cubsns becoming weafisd Of prom.
issd reforms By the Spanish govern
ment and being crushed by taxation
and threatened BY bankruptcy. rose
In arms against their oppressors
with tho firm resolution either to
succeed In driving Spanish soldiers
out OF the island OF 10 reduce 10 to
ashes and perish among the ruins.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

The undersigned Savings Banks of Daven-
port. Iowa, and Rock Island, Illinois, VIII on
March Ist. 1898, reduce the rate OF inter
est on savings deposits from S TO per centper
annum.
German Savings Bank.
ChsA n. voss, Cashier.
Davenport Savings Bank,
Henry c. Struck. Jr.. Cashier.
Scott County Savings Bank,
J. H. Hass, Cashier
Union Savings Bank.
8. L ny. Cashier.
Farmers 4 Meehspics Savings Bank,
J. b. Meyer. Cashier.
Rock Island 0avines Beuk.
J. u Busosd, rres1asuk
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

Too late to cure . cold after CON.
sumption has fastened ito deadly grin
on the lungs. Take Dr.. Wood's Nor.
way Pine Syrup while yet there ID
time. Sold By Aarshall Z Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

A IN honest remedy. Foley's
Honey and Tar does not hold out
false hopes in advanced stages, but
truthfully claims to give comfort
and relief in the very worst cases,
and In the early stages to effect Q
cure. For sale BY T. H. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

RusskLL Sage says he IL willing to
lend the United States $1,000. 900 In
ease Of war with Spain. The sisus.
tion 10 evidently becoming one Of
uncommon '.interessr to Cncls Rus.
sell. and perhaps In that event Mar
Gus Aurslius will have ths president
bring on o war forthwith.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

10 0sre . 0ssd h Oas Day.
Take LAxative Bromo Quinins Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
II u fails to cure. $50. The genuine
he's L. B. @. on each tablet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

A nrasrr and patriotic prefer Of
aid comes from the south, In ease Of
var With Spain. This 10 one Of the
happiess incidents Of the crisis that
hes come about In the country's fela-
tons with Q foreign power.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

FERDINAND and Isabella wouldn't
have done Q thing to Chrissopher
Columbus, when he struck them fog
IN appropriation TO discover Amer.
Ice. had they forssen the stirring
events OF is9s.-St. Louis Chronicle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

II 10 not generally known that
more sdults die Of Kidney trouble
than any other disease. Whsa the
6rss symptoms Of this disease ap-
pear, no time should b lost in tai.
Ing foleys Kidney cure. which 10
gearsatesd OF nosey refuadsd. For
0ale b. T. b. Tho06s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

Nor . squeak has been heard from
BILLY Mason since Senstor wolcott
sat down upon him. II 10 about the
first time In the life Of Chicago's
cheap politician that he has shown IN
indication OF realization that he has
had enough.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

nor SALE-A NUMBER OF VACANT
II lots in Sinnet's addition; very central:
within easy reach of the government arvenal.
most OF the large shops In Moline and the
r0undhouse OF the Chicago, Rock Island & Pa.
can buy one or all Of them at a bargain. Also
few cottages. Apply to +. NJ. Sinnet 4aO5
Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

fr 10 understood one Of the
strongest arguments Sister Payne 10
mailing Ia his own behalf 10 that he
voted foe Bully Mason for United
States senator. That's enough.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

No man IL more favorably known
in and about Epping, n. H., than Mr..
Joseph Stokes, the husband of the
lady referred to. His word is as good
as . L. s. bond, and every statement
from him or his family may be most
implicitly relied upon. Read this:
&C. I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass:
"Gentlemen:-Fer fully twenty years
my mother has been seriously troubled
BY Q sore on her nose. For some time we
thought 1t Of q cancerous nature, and It
was removed three times. A physician in
Boston said the sore was not cancer, but
"a catarrha: sore."
1t discharged and was, Of course, very an
noying as well as painful. Sometimes it
was as large as . half dollar, and 1t was
necessary to keep it bandaged and pro-
tected most Of the time. About two years
ago the sore seemed to be spreading over
her face, and was larger than when the
Boston physician removed it. There il
NO question but that its origin was in
The scrofuIous humor
with which my mother has always been
troubled. Two years ago she decided to
give Hoods Sarsaparilla Q faithful trial,
also using, as an outward application,
Hoods Olive Ointment. It was soon no.
ticed, to the Joy, Of the family, that the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26
Col. Bennett,

Who writes the following, is a leading
contractor and builder, has been on
the Governors staff, and held other of.
fetal positions of confidence and trust:
az know the parties referred to in the
letters above, and endorse them As thor.
oughly reliable. l have known about
this case for some time, and am glad this
testimonial has been sent to c. I. Hood
& Co." J. w. BENNETT, Lowell, Mass.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

BarA>'s hesd 10 level on the Amer.
icaa-Spsnish situation % 10 al things.
He sdvicss the people 10 Keep cool
end 70 slow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26
OF All the Seasons
OF the Year

That period which marks change
from winter into the lap of spring is the
most dangerous. 1t Is the time when the
air is filled with disease, when the wind
watts pneumonia and other pulmonary
tr,uble with every breeze. The fatalities
OF this character are kimp y alarming. and
in spite Of all warnings they seem to be in
creasinG. Pneumonia cones suddenly, 1t
acts quickly and far too often results fatal
~. 10 check and repair the waste of such
q disease is problem every doctor seeks to
solve. and il he could only find some means
to replace the rapid waste OF tissues in the
human structure faster than it GOES on,
there Is no disease which he could not con-
quer. He is like the alchemists Of tldcn
times, continually seeking the one magical
solvent which should turn AL things into
gold. 1t Is question Of q stimulant, and
experience tells him there is nothing to
equal Pure Whisky. Then, Why not guard
against this evil disease by having always
In your medicine chest bottle of Pure Rye
or Bourbon Whisky? 1t is preventive as
well as cure. We have many brands and
various prices, but all are guaranteed absO-
lutely pure. We are the only wholesale
house selling goods at retail in any quantity
you may want
Open evenings until 10 o'c'oI
Telephone S-On-lS64
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

GOVERNMENT POSITIONS-DONT PRE-.
" pare for the railway mail or other civil
service examination without seeing our illus
trated catalogue Of Information: sent free.
Columbian Correspondence College, Washing
ton, d. C..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

uOME WORk-WEW WANT 10 LADIES IN
IL each city 70 work ct home for the next
six months; no cauva ASKING; % weekly earned
Send stamped addressed envelope for sample
and particulars. Sommen Manufacturing
company, $50 Nassau street, New York
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

A GENTS MAKING $40 TO $50 A WEEK;
"A greatest agents seller ever invented:
both canvsssing End general agents needed;
full particulars by mail. Monroe Mauufactur.
ing company, X III, La Crosse. Wis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

WANTED-TO LOAN MONEY ON Ola.
w monds. Watches, tewelry, hardware,
MUSICAL Instruments, bicycles: clothing. dry
paid for second hand goods Of al kinds also.
The above goods for sale Ut half the usual
gtore prices. All business transactions strictly
confidential His now number and location,
le2l Second Avenue. Dont forget IL ], W.
Jones Two rings on 1347
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

E,ORRENT-TwO OR THREE FURNISHED
II or unfurnished rooms nice location: rent
reasonable. 1925 Nineteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

VNANTED-GENERA AGENTS. GOOD
w salary: pay every week. Call for 81
Keator house, Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

NOR RENT-TwO FRONT ROOMS WITH
II bath, heat and all modern conveniences
board il desired; centrally located; 736 Seven
teenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26
Faithful Trial Brings Reward
Hoods SaTsapai||a Triumphant in a Severe Test
a Distressing Sore Completely Cured

The testimonials in behalf Of Hoods Sarsaparilla are
worth reading because they tell things worth telling Just
spare few moments to read this statement below:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

nor SALE-FIVE ACRES FOR SALE
Il cheap. Near town. Gordon & Bowman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

RELIABLE MAN. PERMA.
w nent position. Send references. A. T
Norris, care this paper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

sore was diminishing in size and was be.
coming less troublesome. This encour-
aged her to continue the use OF Hoods
Ssrsaparilla. She took II Bottles, and now
Ner Face d Well.
The sore has entirely disappeared, leaving
not . scar, but only slight mark, which
We think may in time totally disappear.
It Is such comfort to her and such Joy
to the rest Of the family that we feel in.
debted more than We can express, to
Hoods sarsaparilla, that she has been
cured after twenty years Of suffering"
Miss E. A. STOKES, Epping, N. H.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

NOR ACaE IMPROVED FARM
I worth II 900. until March 81 81 100. E H.
Wright, Armour S. d.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26
MISCELLANEOUS.

CORRESPONDENCE is SOLICITED WITH
~ parties who will invest small amounts.
from 8 up, In . legitimate mining enterprise
Thomas Co., Spokane, Wash.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26
From Mr., Stokes.

lam glad to say that the cure Of my
wife is exactly as stated in my daughters
letter above. JOSEPH STOKES.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

EOR SALE-A NEAT OFFICE CABINET
~ with about 60 different slides, suitable for
filing legal blanks or any description of papers
IN nat form TO be kept In shape for writing.
A comprehensive index connected. just the
thing for any ONCE with contracts, etc, to
fle. Address 81. 4. c., care of THE ARGUS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

nor RENT-sIX- ROOM COTTAGE, SIXTH
II avenue and Twenty-first street, Oi2 per
month. Apply to e. H. Stafford, jackson &
Hursts ONCE, Masonic Temple
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26
WANTED.

WANTED-TAILORS ATGUS ENGLIN,S,
w 1903 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

WANTED-TO RENT. MODERN HOUSE
w Of to rooms; centrally located. Ad-
dress Renter, care ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26
FOR RENT.

nor RENT-A COTTAGE OF FIVE ROOMS
= at pos Fifth avenue. Apply 1t Bymes &
Co. s store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26
FOR SALE,

NOR SALE-SIX LOTS NEAR TOWN 500
Il each. Gordon & Bowman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

ElOR SALE-FRUIT OR TRUCK FARM
y containing Il acres, situated 80 miles east
OF Chicago, on Baltimore & Ohio railroad: one
third mile from depot. For particulars ad-
dress lock box So, Bremen, Ind
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

E,oR RENT-A GROOM COTTAGE VERY
u centrally located. with bath and hot
water heat. Reasonable rent. Apply T. +.
La Velle, OF SOmmers & La Velle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

TlOR SALE-vIRGINIA FARMS ATGREAT
l. sacrifices Send for list of special bar
gains, II you are cor templsting buying: good
upward. W. B. Pizznt, Richmond, Va.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

WANTED-.A COMPETENT COOK AT 11s7
w Second avenue. Wages SEQ per month.
References required.~ Mrs. Henry Curtis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

ENOR SALE-COAL IN ANY QUANTITY
y Of 80 bushels or over At ESQ per ton, de.
orders at Commercial house barber shop, Rock
Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

WANTED-AN ENTERPRISING REPRE-.
w sentative in each city to handle q urof-
table line for large manufacturer c. S. L.
company, Cleveland, Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

"ANTED-ENGAGE TO PLAY
w for dances by ]. j. Baker. with Ottos
men, who guarantees good music. Henry
Webbing, pr0mptor. Also furnish violin and
piano music. No. 200 Seventeenth street; tele-
phone on 1871.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

WANTED-1O RENT A FURNISHED
w room At once by young man. Central
location desired. State price and address
b." ARGUS ONCE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

LNOR SALE-A GO7D BAKERY BUSI-
IL ness at ll09 Third avenue, Rock Island
Owner is going to embark Ia other business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

"ANTED-RELIABLE MEN TO TACK
w up advertising signs: el2s0 weekly;
steady work. Send 10 cents for postage. sam
pie, etc. Young Medicine company, 2a29 North
Colorado street. Philadelphia. Pa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

"ANTED-TO RENT A HOUSE OR
w fat Of about five rooms in central loca.
ton. Address 1893 Twenty first street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

WANTED GOODS TO STORE IN CHEAP,
w clean and light storage rooms, with Gle.
xator at 1923 Second avenue. Johnny Jones.
Two rings on 13a7.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

E'OR SALEA 2-STORY HOUSE AND
u cottage. with good barns and cOnven-
fences, on Moline avenue. Easy terms il
| sold by May l. Inquire at x506 Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-26

WANTED-SALESMEN TO HANDLE
w our lubricating oilo on commission in
Rock Island and vicinity. Liberal terms. The
Euclid Oil company, Cleveland, Ohio.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-09-15
In OUR OWN LAND.

The output of the coal mines Of Wvo.-
ming is double this year what it was.
last.
The East giver, where the BROOKLYN
bridge crosses it, is about LOGO feet
wide. The river span of the bridge is
1,ss5h feet long.
The present population of the United
States exceeds that of Germany nv
about 22,0o0,000 and that of Grea I Rrit..
ain by $4,000. 900.
An expert estimates that fully GOO al
legged masterpieces purchased at large.
prices for American private galleries.
are merecopies.
About half Oh the white vo,rn.a
who were rejected by our armv snr.
geons were objected TO on account ~
defective vision. Yet, strange 10 "a.
cord. not one colored volunteer ba.
been rejected on that account.
On large wheat farm In Califorr,a
the grain is cut from the staIls ~
chat threshed out, and the kerneIs
placed In sacks which are sewed ana
piled ready for. the mill--all bv ors
huge machine. which Is drawn hv "a
gets its motive power from 4 team 90
s. mules -
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-09-15
REPLY TO sPAIN'S PROTEST.
The United States Will Do It's Best to IL
duce the Togalis to Respect the
Suspension of HostIIities.

Madrid, Sept. 13.-The French ann
bassodor at Washington, NJ. Cambon,
who has been acting for Spain in the
peace negotiations, has cabled to the
government here the American reply
to the Spanish note protesting against
hostilities upon the part of the insur-
gents in the Philippines, in spite of
the peace protocol. The United States
promises to send ENJOYS to induce the
Togalis to respect the suspension of
hostilities, and to prevent vessels leav-
ing Manila with insurgents having the
intention of propagating the insnrrec-
ton in other islands.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-09-15
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

According to advices received from
Barbados since the death Of Hon. Mr..
PHO, speaker of the assembly, on the
I'd, from the effects of the recent at
tempt to .assassinate him, the governor
and five public officials have been
anonymously warned that a similar
fate has been decreed for them, las a
reward for their oppression"
The navy department is shifting
some of the officers of the battleships
Oregon and Iowa preparatory to their
departure from New York ON their
4ong cruise to San Francisco by way
of the straits of Magellan. They will
be accompanied by four OF the best
golfers purchased by the government
during the war
A definite statement has been Sc
cured from the Canadian Pacific as to
it's intentions regarding the restora-
ton of rates 1t will use the basis in
effect prior to last November, taking
care to use the lowest rate in effect
over any American line This arrange
ment is satisfactory to all the Ameri-
can roads.
The post hospital at Washington
Barrack, District of Columbia, the
Sternbery and Sanger field hospital at
1hickamauga Park and the military
hospital at Ponce, Porto Rico, have
been designated as general hospitals
and are placed under the exclusive
control of the surgeon general of the
army.
The City of Rome with Admiral
Cervera and staff and over LOO Span
ish prisoners sailed from Searey's Is
land, GA the 18th, for Santander.
Spain. OF the number 1,66s men were
from the prison at Seavey's Island.
The unwilling of the Frederick
Douglas monument in Rochester, NY,
set down for the 14th, has been post
Poned. The statue has been delayed
in the foundry, and will not be
ready for two weeks
Agninaldo's three commissioners to
the American Spanish conference in
Paris have embarked from Hong Kong
and viii arrive in San Francisco, on
the 3Oth. as passengers on the steamer
Gaelic.
1t is announced that the hitherto
unnamed founder of the Cornell med
ical eollege.who gave 81 SOC, 600 for the
erection of the building in New York
city, is Col. Oliver FL. Payne.
A movement for the creation of q
national naval reserve, with the nli-
nois naval militia as the nucleus, has
seen started in Chicago by local of.
fcers.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-09-15
MISSOURI STATE NEWS.
Deaths Doinxs.

John Angel, aged Sc, who had been
a resident of st. Joseph since 1s42, and
one of the most prominent citizens in
northwest Missouri during that time.
He married niece of Joseph Robi-
deaux, Indian trader and founder of
st. Joseph. Angel leaves a large for
tune.
w. FL. Warren, president of the bank
OF Shelbina- He was born in Monroe
county, July %, 1929, and moved to
Shelbina in 1867. He leaves a widow.
His estate is valued at about $4,000.
David r. Rice, aged 48, son of Gen.
j. H. Rice, editor of the Sedalia Capt.
TAI, and brother of the United States
consul at Vancouver, at Kansas City.
Hannibal Hall, aged so, at Odessa
after a long illness.