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Rock Island Argus., 1898-10-22
obituary.,

James Campbell, well known res
ident of the city, died at his home.
1107 Eighth avenue. at 11:10 last
night, after an illness of three weeks
from a complication of ills. Mr..
Campbell was jolly soul, his native
wit winning for him the kindly feel
ings of all who had occasion to meet
him, and his death will be greatly
mourned. He was born in Ireland
and was 60 years of age. Beside his
wife are left six children: John,
Annie. Thomas, Mrs. Marcella Kurth
and James and Joseph. The funeral
will be held from St. Joseph's church
at O'Clock Monday morning.
Private funeral services for Mrs. C..
ID. Gordon were held at the darkened
home on Fourth avenue at O'Clock
this morning, Rev. Ira w. Allen, Jr.,
of the Central Presbyterian church.
Relatives, members of
the Woman's Relief corps of John
Buford post, to which deceased be-
longed, and intimate friends of the
family were present, and there was
an array of beautiful floral tributes.
At the conclusion of the services the
were taken to Rural for in
terment in Buelah cemetery. The
pallbearers were Hon. William Me-
Entry, Z. II. Bowman, Nj. Childs,
Campbell, II. G. Harris and
J. l.. Maslin.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-10-22
AUGUSTANA NOTES.

Last evening the Adelphic society
enjoyed somewhat of treat by way of
81 gramaphone entertainment. After
preliminary business had been trans
acted and couple of minor numbers
rendered, the remaining part of the
program was chiefly occupied with
the rendition of a series of selections
on a gramaphone by Carl Boman, of
Moline, an ex-memb Der of the society
He introduced his machine by SAYING
that within the domain of science many
things have now been brought down
to actual facts, the very thought of
which would formerly have appeared
ridiculous. To such an extent has
the genius of man displayed itself
that now one may, as it were, enjoy
all the privileges of church-going
right at home, except that of contrib
uting in the collection, simply by
means of the gramaphone, which can
take the place of the minister, the or
gan, the choir aud the singing congre-
CATION. He then proceeded TO let the
machine speak for itself.
The college band is doing splendid
ly. A fine new trombone has been
added to its Instruments. The band
now mum bers % members.
The peace jubilee last Wednesday
evening was large attended despite
the inclemency of the weather. Rec
itations were suspended all afternoon
so as to give ample time for prepara-
tion.
Manager Jesperson is in Kansas in
the interest of the college.
Mrs. Sandquist's mother and sister |
have moved from Kansas to make !
Rock Island their future home.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-10-22

There Is distinctly peculiar halo that
invests the being of an old soldier in the
eyes Of the present generation. The sight
Of him arouse5 afeeling OF admiration Tor his
brave deeds and heroic achievements.
Among those who bravely fought was
DIR. L. ]. Clark, who, when bot beardless
boy, heard the tocsin of war sounded.
It fired his patriotic spirit to fervency
that found relaxation only N his realization
of fighting In the battles.
Tothe cali Of President Lincoln for troops
IN the latter part Of '61, young Clark
promptly responded.
There was need of men IN the navy, and
ne joined that service IN the mortar fleet
Of Admiral Porter, which soon after began
operations on the Mississippi River.
AT the terrific bombardnent OF the
Vicksburg forts, the hero OF this story fell
on the deck Of the, Iuiiette with shattered
arm from charge Of schrapnel
He lay IN the hospital for months, and
when ne had recovered sufficiently to be
moved, was sent to his home at Warren, 0.
Though partly incapacitated for active
service, his patriotic zeal got the better OF
him, and when the call for more troops
came, young Clark enlisted IN company
formed by Capt. Joel /. Asper, at Warren.
It became Co. H. of the 9TH Ohio Volun-
teers and was sent to the Army of the Poto-
mac under General Grant then campaigning
In Virginia against General Robert E. Lee.
In skirniish near Richmond, he was
wounded again and was sent to the hos
pital. He remained there for some time,
Rock Island Argus., 1898-10-22
CIRCUIT COURT MATTERS,

Samuel Edwards Declared Not Guilty by a
Jury.
The jury in the case of Samuel Ed
wards, charged with incest, today, af-
ter being out several hours, returned
a verdict of not guilty.
A separate trial was granted Ben
Cundiff, indicted with James and Ed
ward Flynn and Edward Peterson for
robbery.
H. S. Herzog, Indicted for obtain
ing signature.to draft by false pre-
lenses, asked permission through his
attorney, Charles Buford, to withdraw
his plea of not guilty, and moved to
have his indictment quashed. The
matter was taken under advisement.
Proceedings for divorce have been
begun by Eliza Goodrich, of Canoe
Greek. through her attorneys, Stur-
geon & Marshall. She charges her
husband, Arthur Goodrich, with cru
city, alleging that on this account she
was obliged to leave him the early
part of the present month, after hav-
ing lived together since their mar
riage Jan. 3. 1865. Mrs. Goodrich
also asks for the custody of her two
minor children, Alice and Calvin. and
that her husband be restrained by in
junction of the court from disposing
of his property during the tendency of
the suit.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-10-22

but finally recovered, and went home.
Shortly after, ne began the study OF vetef-
mary surgery, and, when completed, went
to Chicago, where he has resided Tor thirty
years, and is now one Of the leading Sur
geons of that profession IN the city.
His old wounds began to trouble him
several years ago. He grew weak, ena-
ciated and thoroughly debilitated. His
friends began to despair of his life.
He was but shadow of his former self,
weighing only 90 pounds, loss Of nearly
so pounds. He had the best medical atten-
ton, but 1t did not benefit him.
Finally friend gave me box OF DR..
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, said
DR.. Clark. "After taking the pills was
so much benefited that purchased hall
dozen boxes and took them.
"They were Of more hcnetit than the
ab1est physicians' treatment. BY their AID
alone, soon regained my strength.
al weigh $50 pounds now, and except
for injuries that can never be remedied,
am as we'll as ever.
az consider DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People the best remedy l know OF to
build up rundown SYSTEM"
To-day DIR. Clark Is a picture OF health.
He Is SO years old, an active member OF
Hatch Post, G. A. R., and resides at 1885
Ashland Ave, Chicago.
Many veterans have found DIR. Will
liams' Pink Pills for Pale People of inestim-
able value in counter acting the unhealthful
effects of army life. All druggists sell
these pills and highly recommend them.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-10-22

been found not only faithful to his
trust, but alike proficient in whatever
work came in the line of his duty, and
courteous, obliging and gentlemanly
in dealing with the people. All these
virtues have contributed toward win
ming for him the wide popularity
that he so deservedly enjoys.
Mr.. Huesing is young in years, but
old in the school of experience.
Throug hout the county in every town
that he has visited in the course of
his canvass he has been warmly re-
ceived, the people, irrespective of
party, assuring him of their support,
because they know him as a man
they can entrust their interests to,
knowing that he will dispatch the du-
ties delegated to him honestly, and
without fear or favor.
Serving Third Term.
Mr.. Huesing is now serving his
third term as city clerk of Rock ISL
and. The result is one of the finest
system of records that any city in the
state is possessed of. Officials who
have come here from other places have
commented upon the records of the
city of Rock Island, and no official or
alderman who has served since Mr..
Huesing came into office, has failed to
praise the efficient, thorough and
businesslike manner in which the
work of the city clerks office is being
carried on. At the end of each fiscal
year during Mr.. Huesing's administra-
tiOn his neat and accurate conduct of
the municipal financial affairs has
brought forth a voluntary endorse
ment from the finance COM
mittee. Mr.. Huesing is a native of
Davenport. He was born in 1860,
coming TO Rock Island, which has
since been his home, several years
afterward. He has all the advant-
ages of thorough education, being a
graduate of Roessler's German-Eng-
lish school, n business college, and
Engelmann's academy at Milwaukee.
In 1877 he took position as book
keeper in his fathers store. The fol-
lowing year he became messenger for
the Peoples National bank. In two
years he had demonstrated his ability
to such an extent that he was elevated
to the responsible position of teller.
In 1887 he resigned to devote himself
to the insurance business
Rock Island Argus., 1898-10-22
River Riplets.

The Winona was in port.
The Lizzie Gardner brought down
16 strings of logs.
Boats down were the Park Bluff, II.
&. Brockman, Satellite and Volun-
teer.
The stage of water at the Rock ISL
and bridge at 6 a. m. was LIS and
rising; the temperature at noon AZ.
Any inconvenience the packets may
be suffering now in consequence of
the removal of the wharf boat on
account of the levee work, will be
more than doubly repaid when the
improvement is completed.
Travel over the Rock Island bridge
Yesterday amounted to: Foot. north,
949; south, 946; total. 1896. Teams,
north !, 77S; south, 772; total. $50.
Street-cars, north, 90; south, 30; total.
$50.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-10-22
The Pe.ee comml..lon,. WORK.

The Instructions to the peace commission
ers before they started TO Paris W ere not made
public Tor obvious reasons but from high ofii-
ctal comes the statement that this country
WI IN ist upon Spain yielding TO every de-
msnd We make. She cannot do otherwise
than give up eventually. She is like the sick
man who is contending with the strong in bus
mess circles-almost poweriess- 1t takes
many years for nations TO recover from weak
ness, but sick men can quickly regain health
and strength by taking Hostetter's stomach
Btters There have been many bad cases of
dyspepsia and indigestion cured by this medi-
cine when it looked as though cure was i'm
possible. The Bitters first put the stomach In
order and bring about proper digestion of food
Rock Island Argus., 1898-10-22
i'm Charge of Their Affairs.

Many changes will occur at the
county building this year, and
probably none will be more generally
welcomed than the installation of
Albert D. Huesing into the shrievalty
harness. There was not the least
doubt as to his success at the polls
from the day of his nomination by the
democratic convention-all that re-
mains to be determined is the size of
his majority. That he will make a
creditable representative ofthe county
all who know him andShave had occa-
sion t9 Judge of his qualifications and
can vouch. He has been
tried as public servant, and has
Rock Island Argus., 1898-10-22

having worked up an extensive pat
ronage during his spare hours In
1891 he was elected alderman from
the Fourth ward, and at the expira-
tion of his term was nominated for
city clerk-and he was elected.
Success has been his lot all through
his career. because he nas been up
right and energetic. He has the con-
tidence of the public, fact which will
be further attested at the coming
election.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-10-22
sALvATIoNIsTs' NEWLEADER
Capt. John Il. Kuhlman Assigned to the
Army's Local Field.

Capt John F. Kuhlman, of Free
port, has arrived to take charge of
the Salvation Army's local field. sue
ceeding Capt. Hurlburt, who has been
ransferred TO Morrison, Ill.
Capt. Kuhlman is accompanied by
his wife and Lieut.. Eta Koppell.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-10-22
HUES|NG AS SHERIFF.
Success of the Democratic Can
didate at the Polls
Assured.
AN UPRIGHT AND BUSY CAREER.

Ability and Honor-Continuous Service
of Three Terms City CIerk-The
Kind of Man the People Want to Have
in Charge of Their Affairs. ~
Rock Island Argus., 1898-10-22

Mr.. Hurst in theloyer house. we viii
have no trouble in securing additional
appropriations for the insane asylum
and other necessary legislation for the
county and district
Rock Island Argus., 1898-10-22

1t is delicious and nourishing. as
is also our HOT COFFEE, CHOC-
OLATE OR TEA, which with
nice Sandwich or French Roll,
makes a nice afternoon Luncheon
to treat your friends on.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-10-22
Battles and
Diseases.

This is the story Of one soho participated IN many
nazal and infantry engagements during The seay.
From zCoHuds yecet0ed then he suffered for years. 6f
to-day, reioaes lv yeneued strength.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-03-26
CULLIGAN ESCAPED
A SERIOUS CHARGE
Mas Accused Of Stealing a Case Of
Goods at Utica Belonging to
Sioux City People,
DEFECT IN The EVIDENCE
Work win Soon Bc Commenced by
the Government at Yankton--
viii he Finished by
June.

Yankton, March 2l.-rhc case in the
,ircuit court here Of Culligan, the man
charged with stealing a valuable case
If merchandise belonging to Il. j. VIII
ey g. Co., of Sioux City, from the rant
way station platform at Utica, was DIS
missed by the court because OF a detect
in the evidence. Culligan has Il shady
record, having been arrested upon sew
eral similar charges during the past
year, and his release is not causing
universal appreciation.
1t is given out that the Iankton lire
department. will make a bid for the
South Dakota Fircmcn's association TO
% given here. Tho committee appoint
ID 10 solicit n guarantee was success
hi in gaining the promise OF h re-
,uired sum. The state board of con-
,rol will soon meet here and decide as
O what town gees the tournament.
Work will soon be resumed upon the
i,er improvements here, a large num-
Der of men being now employed IA cut
ting willows, aud repairing the Nat
boats 70 be used. The steamboats, and
burgess will arrive in a couple of weeks
rom Sioux City. 1t is expected che
work will be completed by the middle
Of June.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-03-26
The FuIlness Thereof.

Amid the discomforts OF life and
the fullness thereof, reaching 10 every
family, there is that which can so easily
mitigate or entirely cure, the wonder
IS why we endure and suffer so much.
From big pains 10 little aches, which
are the wear and tear Of the physical
structure Of man, there are always EN-
edies good, better and best. The choice
should be always for best as the surest
and the cheapest. In chronic or acute
suffering with rheumatism, neuralgia,
s~ciatica or lumbago, or with the minor
ailments Of sprains and bruises, or OF
soreness and stiffness, r. efficacy OF 81.
Jacobs Oil and the fullness thereof in so
many complete and perfect cures make
il stand out as the best remedy for pain.
Why, then, should we stand on the Or
der Of going for it, and not 20 at once?
In numberless cases the a~ggravations
Of discomforts and pains are from de-
lay. Why should we suffer;
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-03-26
kipp L. On the Road.

aberdeen, March 2l.--Ex-Insurance
Commissioner Kipp began travelling
yesterday for Howell, Warfield d Co.,
wholesale grocers of Sioux City. lie
has had seven years experience in re.
all trade.
Congregationalists refused 10 accept
the resignation Of their pastor, Rev.
+. j. Dent, and hope to be able 10 re-
tain him here. They have adopted
plans for n tower and an addition
30X3O feet to the church bulidning.
A. j. Robertson and {. L. Karr of
Chicago, promoters of the Robertson
Pneumatic Electric Transmitting com
pany and other organizations recently
incorporated under the laws Of South
Dakota, are in the city to establish "A
legal Office ard complete certain de-
tails of organization.
Burglars have been operating here
for several days. Ed Carr and James
Stewart, two suspects, were arrested
and skeleton keys We're found in their
possession. They are now having trial.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-03-26
TORPEDO WITH A MAGNET,
Enemy's Ship Draws the Little
Destroyer to- Its
HuIUe

Newport, II. J., March 2l.-Twenty
Whitehead t%orpedoes were received at
the United States torpedo station on
Goat island, Newport, yesterday morn
ing, and electricians, gunners and 9th.
er government employees were at once
put To work perfecting what, il is be-
iieyed, will prove to be the most pow.
erful destroyer Of modern naval war
fare. Within the neXt week Lieuten-
ant Commander Mclean will test one
of these new torpedoes, which the gov
eminent has possessed for more than a
year.
This new torpedo is provided with "A
magnetic needle as applied 10 the ster-
ling apparatus that within the range
Of 300 feet the enemy's ship acts as II
magnet and attracts to itself this mis-
sile of destruction.
OF great importance is the fact that
should the torpedo miss the 300-foot
,ircle Of attraction provision is made
for it's recall to the vessel firing II.
This is accomplished by a pair of wires
which run out after il as il proceeds
on its errand.
This is n point long desired by the
navy department, for a stray shot
hitherto with a torpedo has meant a
direct loss 10 the government of hund.
reds of dollars. More than that, n
wasted shot is apt to seriously impair
the effectiveness of the ship firing the
torpedo, since i'm such a case much val.
uaDie time is lost.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-03-26
PUT ARMY ON WAR BASIS.
Gill Prepared to Authorize Bringing
the Army Up 10 Its Full
Gfranpfb

Washington, March 19.-The largest
measure of preparation yet made by
the war department to meet the con-
tingencies of the future has just beer
completed. 1t is the preparation of q
bill providing, among other sections
for the placing OF the army ON u wal
footing at the full strength of 104, 00t
men. The bill has been carefully
gone owe by the war department ane
will be introduced in the house by
Hull, chairman of the house commit
tee on military AFFAIRS, who, it Is ex
pected, will urge it vigorously, mas.
much as it is an administration meas.
ure. The basis of the bill will be the
well known three battalion ~organiza
ton. That is AN ideal peace status OF
the army, but provisions are made for
the exercise by the president of his full
power to increase each of the exist
ing companies from rs men, the pres
ent strength, TO $50.
In this connection, a report was re-
Gently made to congress by Acting Sec
rotary of War Meiklejohn on the
strength of the militia of the coun-
try, which proves interesting. The re-
port showed. the total organized
strength of the militia of the United
States 10 be 114,362, and the number o.
men in the nation available for mill
tary duty 10,3o1 1880.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-03-26
The UNITED STATES
CONCEDED NOTHING
Secretary Long Explains the With
drawaI of Vessels From the
GuifFIeet.
GOVERNMENT TO REMAIN FIRM
Brought North % Protect the Ports
On the coast Between the
Chesapeake and
Maine.

Washington, March 2i.-"Eou can
state officially for me hat no conccs-
sions have been made 10 Spain by the
withdrawal Of The Texas and Massa-
chusetts from the fleet at Key West.
"Furthermore. YOU can state that
nothing can occur which will change
the attitude Of firmness which has
been taken 10y this government.
"Neither was the Withdrawal OF the
Montgomery from Havana the out
come of any iutimation from h Span
ish authorities. The Fern bad To re-
turn TO Havana Tor her diving appar-
atus, and il was thought that the
Montgomery could be OF more SER
vice in the fleet
Secretary John ID. Long of the navy
made this statement last night TO the
correspondent when asked about the
new naval orders. II had been charged
that the withdrawal of the Massachu-
sets aud Texas from the fleet at Key
West and Of the Montgomery from lla-
yana was a symptom OF weakening on
the part of the administration n a
sly way of placating the Spanish cab
met, which bad intimatcd its displeas-
urc at the concentration of a fleet az
Key West.
The secretary was told of these char-
ges and made his statement as an an
sNcr. He continued:
The formation OF this new fleet Is
exactly the reverse OF a concession.
American interests are now protected
instead Of weakened. In the event OF
an outbreak of hostilities the northern
| ponsL ,yaulJ have bppPu practically
unprotected by any battleship.
The department has been receiving
appeals from all points ON the north
! Atlantic coast for the formation of Il
squadron i'm northern waters.
This new fleet is given rs an answer
TO these demands. IT is the result dl-
rectly of suggestions made by a naval
board, of which Assistant Secretary
Roosevelt is chairman.
The squadron will be concentrated
at Hampton Roads at once. 1t will he
composed Of five Of the most formid
able vessels i'm the navy. The Columbia
and Minneapolis will sail from League
Island Navy Yard for Hampton Roads
and Join the Brooklyn, which is nor"
there. The Texas and Massachusetts
will arrive in a few days. We will ther
have a squadron which can act on tho
defensive or offensive, and will be OF
incalculable service in the event OF
war.
This preparation should prove tt
the country that the administration
appreciates the gravity of the situa
ton. an is doing all that il can 10 pre-
pare for any emergency
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-03-26
GELS A SPEEDY BOAT,
-s"SS nf6feffsis' sSsssssotfRsTiniooins Tor c"'

destroyer.
New York, March 21.-The navy de
partment in IA few days will be in pos
'cSSion Of a torpedo boat of the latest
and most formidable construction,
which is nearly completed.
The boat is the property of Charles
X. Flint of this city. Negotiations
have practically been completed foI
its transfer 10 the government.
A few months ago MIR. Flint placed
iii order with Charles ID. Mosher for 6
steam yacht much larger than most
private boats, and to possess unusua.
speed. Subsequently Mr.. Flint bar
gained with the Argentine Republic &c
let that government have the craft foI
a torpedo boat. The plans were altered
TO suit her new mission and work was
continued.
Argentine decided later that il did
not want the boat, and Mr.. Flint again
became it's owner.
The boat is 20 be a twin screw, with
two engines of 200 horse power each.
She will be 100 feet long, five feet
draught and capable of a speed of thir-
ty-one knots. Tier coal capacity will
be sufficient to allow her to cross the
Atlantic. She will have accommoda-
tons for tw~enty-four men.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-03-26
4 Georgia Vet ran Ready

Fix up my knapsack, Molly, an make her
good an stout,
Fer things air gittin' crosswise, an Spain
an We air OUT;
We've lived in peace an plenty fer a GEN.
~tury-nigh erbOut-
But things air topsy-turVy an SPAR an
we air out.
An Billy-git my riie-she's purity shore
ter win;
An lay her on the table; an I'll grease
her up ag'n;
She amt seen any sarvice sense them oil
days with Lee,
An she's lookin' right reproachful from
the rusty rack at me-,
An Molly-fll the canteen-the battered
one Of old,
With some O. that Of applejack, fer keep
--- 900 - ssspV sS.sfrvIydIS-I uUIT 1 ncvI
what they say,
| Kin fight a blame sight better in that
faded coat O. gray!
| mout as well git ready fer the trouble
ef ii comes;
An not be settin' idle till / near the rollin'
drums:
So, fix my OF contraptions, before they
start the fray.
An let the band play Dixie" an here's
onell shout "Hooray!"
Atlanta Constitution.