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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-09
ADJUSTMENTS.

Tho Crows are playing to good
houses nightly at Harper's theatre.
Their performances thus far have
besn greatly enjoyed, and the indi-
cations are that their Rock Island
engagement will be successful and
profitable one. The company had
announced 1.-THE Priests Coat" for
last evenings bill. but on account Of
the illness Of Mics Gordon the play
could not DO put on. It will be given
later on. however. Instead two short
plays were given. aside from the
ususl specislties.
James A Hsrne's ashore Acres" is
to be the attraction at Harper's thea
tire Friday evening. Its author &C.
cupied the pulpit OF the Universalist
church Of the Redeemer, Warren
avenue and Robey street. in Chicago,
few Sundays ago. of which Rev.
Thomas B. Gregory is pastor. Mr.
Gregory. In an Introductory sermon,
declared that between the clergy
man and the actor there ought to be,
In the eternal fitness Of things, q
most happy agreement, and told how
IN the beginning the stage stood fast
by the oracle of God and the drama
sPrang out of religion. The preach
er said relativ to his visit 10 the
theatre tho other day, when he SAW
ashore Acres" II listened and l
listened, and when left was salts
ded that l was harper and q better
man. Without saying anything de.
rogstory to the good men, who. in
their pulpits, are preaching the
cause that is dear to their hearts,
do not believe that . preacher ever
preached sermon that was purer,
that had more moral stamina, more
spiritual ozone, more to make men
and women better and happier, than
l heard in that sermon Of Shore
Acres. ," Then he introduced the
author Of the play. The company is
headed BY Archie Boyd. and is first
class In all respects.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-09
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease, . powder for the
feet. 1t cures painful, swollen,
smarting feet and instantly takes the
sting out Of the corns and bunions.
rs the greatest comfort discovery Of
the age. Aliens Foot.Ease makes
tight-6tting or new shoes feel easy.
1t is certain cure for sweating, cal.
lous and hot, tired, aching feet. Try
II today. Sold by all druggists and
shoe stores. BY mail for rs cents in
stamps. Trial package free. Ad.
dress. Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, NY
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-09
Tree Of charge Co yr n.,e,s.

Cut this out and take it to your
druggist and get sample bottle free
OF Dr.. Kings New Discovery, fox
consumption, 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 sized
bottle. This is no experiment. and
would be disastrous to she propric.
tors, did they not know il would in.
varisbly cure. Many Of the best
physicians are now using il in their
practice with great results. and are
relying on IL In most severe cases.
IL is guaranteed. Trisl bottles free
At Hsrtx & Ullemcyer's drug store.
Regular size 30 cents and 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-09
p AueusTAnA NOTES.


Tonorro~ evening 10 the time fog
the ladies' ehoras entertainment.
The sophomore e.sss hiss finished
vsseil and will iramediately begin
Hvy.
s. p. Telleen hss been elected Q
member Of the Merdelssohn Male
choir.
large number OF college people
are .. present attending conferences
In Minuesots, Ohio aud Illinois.
A special platform has btca put
up for tie ladies' chorus concert
rex: Thurscsy evening. This con-
cert promises TO be grand success.
Albert Linden, IS, editor OF the
Sversks Journslen Tribunen. Of
Omshs. visited . number Of his
friends lsst week on his return from
the east, where he has been travelling
In the interest Of his paper.
Mr.. Linden, OF Omaha, visited the
college last Friday. He was present
In Oil society meetings, and In each
spike few words. In the Adelphic
he Was greeted IS one OF its men,
o'rs- The AdelPhic can be rightly
Pfond OF its honorary members.
Sunday afternoon ut 5 O'Clock S.
.. Telleen, one OF our delegates to
the late convention at Cleveland,
gave . very interesting and edifying
sccount Of the conventions trans
actions. etc. The mission work was
brought forth very plainly BY the
spesher. Sunday evening the ser
vices were conducted by DR.. Bartho-
lomew. The chapel choir sang
abide With Ne"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-09
THE MARSHALL FAMILY,
Aehisvsmsnss In Discovssy and Othsr wise
Of . Man IN Rock lslaud.

Aeh1evsments In Discovery and Othsr via,
% Nan IN Rock Island.
Speaking Of o visit Of Hon. Tom
Marshall, the Keithsburg crack
msrksmsn to this vicinity.it may moi
be generally known, but IL Is, never.
theiess, . fact, that James Wilson
Msrchall. whom history credits with
the distinction Of having first made
the discovery Of gold in California, 10
OF . family quite numerously repre-.
sen'od in ihis vicinity. william
Marshall, now Of Davenport. but for.
merly Of Cordovs, Is Q first cousin OF
the man who made known 10 the
world the mineral riches Of Califor.
mis- The two were boyhood play.
mates. Then there we're others Of
newer generations. Mrs. DR.. c. H.
Gibbons. OF Jackson, Cal, who was
born st Cordovs, this county, 10 q
third cousin. Her mother, Mrs.
Flora Marshall willet, now lives at
Camsnchie, Iowa, across the river
ftsm Cordova- Hon. Tom A. Mar.
.hall. eS-lsgislstor. present mayor Of
keithsburg and champion sharp.
shooter OF the world; City ATTORNEY
G. b. Marshall, Of Rock Island, for.
mer superintendent OF schools in this
county. and Dr.. N. b. Marshall, one
81 the leseing ply sicisns Of Clinton,
lows. sre all nigh Of Kin to the "a.
nous gold miner.
The Marshall family is o remark.
able one in respect to the achieve.
n eits q It's members. The grand
father Of the gold finder was
one % Gen. George Washington's
most trusted Officers, and Was TO
pe,tedly commended BY the general
fof his rare bravery aud skill on the
held a battle. Another ancestor,
John Hart, was ole Of tho signers Of
the Declaration Of Independence,
and Philip Marshall, father Of James
Wilson Marshall. built Americas
trst railroad, between Baltimore and
Washington. William Marshall, the
cousin, Was q noted engineer an
one OF the earliest promoters OF the
Heunepin canal scheme. The family
originally came from Germany and
settled in New Jersey. IL 10 . record
OF which 10 be- proud. The Daven.
port Marsha'l was the pioneer pro.
moser OF nearly all the railroads thu,
now penetrate Rock Island county as
parts OF great systems. His head is
full OF the early history Of the com.
mercial development Of this county,
and despite the activity be has always
shown. be has been modest about It.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-09
He iuoed Freight rate. For Settlers,

In order to encourage the move
ment OF settlers and land buyers
from Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa and
the eastern states to western Mime.
sofa. South Dakota and North Da-
kota. the Chicago, Milwaukee & St.
Paul Railway Co. has very materi-
ally reduced it's carload rates for
emigrant movables, SO that farmers
who have purchased lands in West
ern Minnesota, South Dakota aud
North Dakota can take all their be-
longtngs with them to their new
homes at small expense. which in
ducement upon the part of the Chi.
cago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railway
will no doubt be greatly appreciated
by those who are thus benefited.
For further information apply to
any agent OF the Chicago, Milwaukee
q St. Paul railway. or to ]. II.
Hiland. general freight agent, Old
Colony building. Chicago, iii.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-09
Chronic Rheumatism Cured.

DIR. II. B. Hettinger. indianapolis,
Ind says: "For several months after
spraining my ankle was severely
afflicted with rheumatism. l finally
tried Detchon's Mystic Cure for
Rheumatism. and in four days could
walk without my cane; two bottles
cured me sound and well. Sold by
OTTO Grotjan. druggist, 1901 Second
avenue. Rock Island, Gust Schlegel
q Son, 2l0 West Second street, Dav.
export.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-09
Bsvs Yee nsd II. Grin.

II you have. you probably need a
reliable medicine like Foley's Hoe ey
and Tar to heal your lungs and stop
the racAing cough incidental to this
disease.
Fol-,s H,ney and Tar cough med.
icine 10 unquestiopaoly the best rem
sdy for the Ihroat aud lungs. Pleas.
ant to take and is guaranteed. For
sale BY T. H. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-09

The best salve In the world for
cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt
rheum. fever sores, letter, chopped
hands. chilblains, corns and oil skin
oruptions, and positively cures piles.
or no pay required. It is guaran-
teed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price Is cents per
box. For sale BY Harts 4 Uile-
never.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-09
WORK ON THE BUILDING.
ContrAcsof Robs rts TO Begin Operations on
the Woodmen Home Tomorrow.

contractor Robt rts TO Begin Operations On
the woodmen Home Tomorrow.
Warren X. Roberts, contractor of
the proposed Woodmen building,
will arrive in Rock Island tomorrow
and at once begin operations on the
lot at the corner Of Fifteenth street
and Third avenue. Mr. Roberts 60
states in q telegram to Drack &
kerns. the architects of the building.
Mr. Roberts will be accompanied
by the party who has the contract
Tor putting in the foundation. 1t Is
the intention to push the building to
completion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-09

As 81 honest remedy, roleys
Honey and Tar does not hold out
false hopes 10 advanced stages. but
truthiully claims to give comfort
and relief In the very worst cases,
and IN the early stages to efisc. .
cure. For sale By T. H. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-09
GUESS AGAIN FOR A BOOB
Aosshss Iia OF Advertisements for This
Week.


Again Is for last weeks contest q
list OF 10 advertisement that will
'ppear during this week has been ar.
ranged BY The ARGUS and sealed up.
For the first correct answer OK FIRST
nearest to the correct list an order
.or Q $3.50 book will be given. Con-
iition OF the contest:
Only ono reply will DO rccei ved
irem each contestant.
All answers must be at The ARGUS
uiii'e by Saturday March IL, at 6
p. m.
Seal up your guess and address 1t
to THE ARGUS ad contest. Use the
following form. All replies will be
marked with the time received and
precedence given accordingly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-09

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-09
Tag Ccllscsor's Nvs,os.

The taxes for 1897 are now due
and payable at the Office OF county
superintendent Of schools, cour,
house, first floor near north entrance.
Bring last years tax receipts and
avoid delay in searching for descrip-
lions. p. j. LEE,
Township Collector.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-09
A Wonderful Statement

From Mra McGIiiss to Mrs. Pinhham.
think IL my duty, dear Mrs. Pink.
ham, TO tell you what your wonderful
Compound has done for me.
Twas dreadfully ill-the doctors said
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-09

have for years"
ne. Miles Remedies
arc sold BY all drug
risis under n positive
guarantee. first bottle
benefits or money r.
funded Book on dis
esrca % the heart and
nerves free. Address
nfs sstt t-an aEVr...
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-07
A COTTAGE BY THE V0LGA.
BY STEPNIAK.
Author of SAVED BY THE STARS AND
STRIPES"
Copyright, 1897, by Tillotson & Son.
CHAPTER VIII.

CHAPTER VIII.
When the sound of the wheels had
died away in the distance, the nurse
lifted up the trapdoor with the broom
handle and called to Vladimir:
"Come out, sirl They're gone"
The young mans laughing face ap-
peared at the trapdoor He had over
heard everything from above. Clinging
to the rafter with his hands, he jumped
down.
"Eh-h, your honor, you're in luck's
wayp' remarked the nurse. "You must
have been born with a silver spoon in
your mouth.
"Yes, indeed, granny, he answered,
laughing. but where's the young
lady?"
Katia was not in the room.
"She has gone to her own room, !"
said the nurse, land you were to wait
for her here, please. "
A quarter of an hour later Katia
came in, dressed as for journey, in
blue cloth dress. a hat and short jack
ct without sleeves. She carried in her
hands a mans overcoat of light ma
terial. a mans travelling cap and a
small hand portmanteau.
"You must not stay here another
minute" she said, "but I think you
had better alter your dress little, so
that you may not lie recognized. have
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a}tiseellanspms 8eading.
COMMODORE DEWEY.

Sketch of the Man Who Whipped the
spanIards at Manila.
Commodore George Dewey, of the
Asiatic squadron, who won a victory
in the first fight of the American.
Spanish war, is a fighter of the old
school. He has been in many battles
and has always come out with glory
and honor.
His first detail after joining the
navy was the old frigate Wabash,
of the Mediterranean squadron, in
1S5S-59, and it was this connection
which made him the officer to COM
mand the Asiatic squadron at this
critical time.
Commodore Dewey was born in Yer.
mont on December 26, 1887. He was
appointed from Vermont to the naval
academy in 1854, graduating four
years later. Immediately upon grad
uation he was assigned to the Wabash,
and eight days after Fort Monroe was
fired upon he was transferred to the
Mississippi, under Admiral Farragut,
then doing duty in the Gulf squadron.
Dewey was with Farragut when one
of the hottest naval battles of the Civil
war occurred, and forced an entrance
into the mouth of the Mississippi riv-
er, running the gauntlet of land bat
leries into New Orleans and compell-
ing the surrender of that city in April,
1862.
Commodore Dewey's second smell
of powder and smoke was the last
fight in which the Mississippi engaged,
in March, 1868, when the fleet tried to
run the Confederate batteries at Port
Huron. Several of the ships reached
the narrow part of the channel, where
they met the land batteries almost
muzzle to muzzle, being forced to beat
a hasty retreat. The day was a foggy
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TO Re CONTINUED.

WELLINGTON AND THE SPANIARDS.
This is the opinion Of the Duke of
Wellington, when the Spaniards were
the allies of the English in the Pcnin.
sular war:
81 hope that my public dispatches
will justify me from all blame except
that of having trusted the Spaniards
in anything. We are worse of here
than in an enemy's country. The
Spaniards make all sorts Of promises
and accomplish none. They violate
all the laws of humanity. Till the
evils of which I think l have to COM
plain are remedied, till l shall see
magazines established for the supply
of armies, and a regular system adopt
ed for keeping them filled, and an
army on whose eXertions can depend,
commanded by officers capable and
willing to carry into execution the
operations which may be planned by
mutual agreement, I cannot enter upon
any system of cooperation with the
Spanish armies.
"The Spaniards have neither num-
bers, efficiency, discipline, bravery,
nor arrangement to carry on the con-
test. 1t is mistake to think that the
Portuguese and Spanish armies only
want discipline, properly so called.
They want the habits and spirit of
soldiers, the habits of command on
one side and of obedience on the
other-mutual confidence between Of
ficers and men, and, above all, the
determination in the superiors to obey
the orders they receive, let what will
be the consequences, and the spirit to
tell the true cause if they do not"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-07
THE TELEGRAPH AT HEADQUARTERS.

How the Secretary of War Is Kept Ap-
prised of the Military Situation.
Washington Special.
In rooms on the second floor of the
war department has been placed a
complete telegraphic central station,
with wires for II operators. Not q
click can be heard by one passing in
the busy corridor without. The new
war operators use silent instruments.
The war department switchboard has
25 independent wire connections. By
making use of a complete system of
loops, Secretary-,Alger- can put him
self in contact with all telegraphic
points in the world. Every seacoast
defense was the other day placed in
the circuiC. Conduits were run over
to the White House to connect the
system with that of the presidents
Office. All of the government build
ings in the city are also included, as
well as every outside army post. The
most expert operators to be obtained
are being selected for the rapid and
careful work required. This tele-
graphic work during the war will, of
course, cost the government tremen-
dous sum, although there will be
great proportionate saving over the
sum expended for dispatches during
the late war, when economical cipher
codes had not yet been perfected. In
Il single year, during the conflict,
], 100000 messages were sent over the
wires from the war department. The
war and navy departments are making
use of the most efficient cipher experts
to be found. The messages, of course,
cannot be read by anyone not in pos
session of an official cipher book. One
of these, in two sheep-bound volumes,
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one, and amid the denseness of the
fog and smoke of battle the Mississippi
lost her bearings and grounded on
shore.
A quick survey of the surroundings
showed her officers that she had struck
the shore almost in the mouth of the
line of fortifcations, which were the
strongest and best along the shore.
In an instant the old sloop was
riddled with $50 bullets. Her officers
foresaw that she was u complete loss,
and setting fire to her they took to small
boats and made shore on the opposite
side Of the river.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-07
THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS.
Area, Population, Extent of Resources'
Trade, Etc, Described.


Trade, Etc, Described.
WASHINGTON, May 4.-The under.
standing at the state department is
that Consul Oscar F. Williams, our
representative at Manila until the re-
cent war began, is now aboard the
flagship Olympia in Manila harbor,
having accompanied Commodore Dew
ey from Hong Kong, so that advices
may come from him to the state
department as we'll as from Commo-
dore Dewey to the navy department.
A mail report from Consul Williams
reached the state department recently,
under date Of Manila, February 2Sth,
last. 1t gives a full description of the
Philippine islands, their resources,
growth of American trade, etc., and
will be incorporated in the next vol
ume issued by the bureau of statistics
of the state department.
Mr.. Williams's report says:
"Local and European authorities es
innate the area of the Philippine is
lands at 15O,O 900 square miles and their
population at 100000. The island
of Luzon, on which the city of Manila
is situated, is larger than New York
and Massachusetts, and has a popula-
ton of 100000 and the island OF
Mindanoa is nearly, if not quite, as
large. There are scores of other is
lands. An idea of the extent of the
population of the Philippines may be
formed when it is stated that the six
New England states and New York,
New Jersey, Maryland and Delaware
have ten per cent. less area and popu-
lation.
Mr.. Williams states that % consul
ates, representing the leading CONNER
cial countries of the world, are estab-
lished at Manila. He adds the sur,
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I CUnC DeuE Ule StyfLt W uOu!
brought you my brothers. coat and cap
you are just about the same height
as he is-and here is portmanteau for
you. 1t will make you look more like a
traveller.
"Thanksl That is capital. will 60
this minute.
"No, you must not 60 on foot The
steamer leaves the town quite early,
and it's in the morning already" She
glanced at the little silver watch hang
ing at her waist. You won't get there in
time. You must come with me. Good
by, nurse" she went on, turning to the
old woman. "Look after mamma, and
if she asks for me say I have gone for
the doctor"
"Goodby, my birdie. Don't be afraid.
I'll look after her. And goodby to you,
sir
"Goodby, nurse, and many thanks, !"
said Vladimir.
They left the house. Katia led him
down to the little shed where the boat
was kept at night Together they drag
ged it down to the water, Katia taking
two pairs of oars.
''We must row our hardest to catch
the steamer, said Katia.
They steered the boat into the middle
of the river The night was clear, but
with no moon. Thousands of stars look
ed down on them from the dark blue
heights. The distant banks, with their
villages, churches and coppices, glided
slowly away from them, melting into
the dim night. The rhythmical strokes
of their oars carried them Oh and on.
When they reached the little town
where the steamers stopped, it was 8
o'clock. The steamer was to start at q
quarter to 6. katia knocked at the door
of fisherman whom she knew and in
trusted the boat to him to take home.
She and Vladimir walked through the
empty streets to the landing stage,
hardly speaking at all. Katia was tired
out with the long, hard row and the
agitation of the past night. Vladimir
was reserved and silent. There was a
weight on his heart which not even the
Joy of newly recovered freedom could
quite take away. He did not doubt for
an instant that Kroutikov had informed
against him. And Katia was to be this
mans wife!
Katia was the first to break the silence
"Listen," she said. "When you reach
St. Petersburg, can't you somehow let
me know you have arrived safely?"
every well, and thank you for asking
it." he answered. "But it is hardly
necessary. If they are waiting for me
at the landing stage and arrest me
there, you will see it, and if not you
may consider me out Of danger. shall
20 to Mini NoTgorod by the steamer,
and from there can easily get to st.
Petersburg"
"Yes, but let me know, all the
came" she insisted.
"An right Of course can't write
to you, but we can easily manage.
How old are you?"
TWENTY-FIVE, she answered, rather
surprised at the question.
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railroad from Manila is first-class,
having steel rails, stone culverts and
English engines, which make 45 miles
an hour. There are four steamship
lines to Hong Kong and monthly
line from Manila to Liverpool.
Besides these direct reports from the
United States consul, the state depart
ment also has a gazette published at
Hong Kong which gives full account
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NUMBER 81.

of conditions in the Philippines. 1t
shows that by the last census the pop
ulation of Manila was $4,000 natives,
$1,000 Chinese, 4,100 Spaniards and
$50 Europeans other than Spaniards.
The town is made up of low buildings,
as the people are in constant dread of
earthquakes. One of these convul-
sions killed 300 people, and the last
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prising statement "the volume of the
export trade, coming under official
supervision, equals that of my 81 con-
sular colleagues" combined. He then
shows in detail how the trade of the
Philippines with the United States ex-
ceeds that of all other countries COM
bined and is growing at remarkable
rate. As indicating the extent of this
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100000. He said the city would have
been totally destroyed had it not been
for the splendid service of an Ameri-
can fire engine brought from Seneca
Falls, \. Y.
In another report Mr.. Williams gives
the railroad and ocean steamship ficil
tiles of the Philippines. The main
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is kept aboard each vessel, packed in
a water-tight copper case heavily
weighted with lead. When the signal
is given for a ship to clear for action
this packet is placed where it may be
conveniently thrown overheard in case
of capture or disablement.