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Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-20
Big Fees for Day and REID.

Ex-Secretary of State Day and
" hitelaw Reid will receive at least
500. 900 each for assisting in the
peace negotiations in Paris. James
BIssett Moore, secretary of the peace
commission. will receive $50, 900 for
his services in Paris. Senators Davis,
FRYE and Gray under the law cannot
draw two salaries. and they will have
only their expenses paid in addition
to their senatorial salaries This in
formation has been learned at the
state department at Washington. 1t
was received by the politicians gen
euerally, according to dispatch, like
Hood of light from n dark cabinet.
II explained why Secretary Day and
Assistant Secretary Moore resigned
their permanent positions to take up
duties certain TO last not more than
three months. There was no reason
why Mr.. Day, rs secretary of state,
and Mr.. Moore, as assistant secretary
OF state, could not have acted as peace
commissioners. Mr.. Day had talked
oi resigning from the cabinet because
OF his poverty and the necessity
he experienced of earning more
than $1,000 year. His friends con-
coived the idea of his temporarily
stepping out of the United States
service for the purpose of making a
comfortable sum, after which he
could easily afford to return to the
government at the slender compensa-
tion it gives its employees. The sum
OF 800, 600 each for Messrs. Day and
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-20
Rheumatism Cured in "a Hours.

L. j. Blackmore, of Haller & Black
more, Pittsburgh, Pa. says: "A
short time since procured a bottle
of Mystic Cure 1t got me out o.
the honse in "a hours. l took to my
bed with rheumatism nine months
ago and the Mystic Cure is the only
medicine that did me any good.
had five of the best physicians in the
city, but 1 received very little relief
from them. / know the Mystic Cure
to be what it is represented, and take
pleasure in recommending it to other
poor sufferers.
Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901 Second
avenue. Rock Island; Gust Schlegel Il
Son, 220 West Second street, Daven-
mort.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-20

Reid is the minimum figure. 1t is pay
able without reference to congress,
out of the national defense fund of
$50, 900, 900. The actual expenses of
the entire commission, outside of
these fees, will be n bagatelle when
compared with quarter of a million
which theIthree distinguished gentle
men will receive.
The commission will have consumed
SO days at the expense of the govern
ment- The aggregate personal ex-
penses of the five commissioners at
S25 day each will be S11,25 The
Expenses of ithe attaches will equal
this sum. as they are all carried on
their respective pay rolls, and each is
given 50 day for his personal use.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-20

McCaskrin has large circle of friends
in Port Byron who are always glad TO
meet him.
A son of James Donahoo. wears
Of age, is very sick with black uiph-
iberia. a week ago Saturday the
boys tonsils were removed, and the
following Monday he complained OF
his throat being sore. The parents
attribute it to the removal of the ton
sils. Wednesday white patches were
discovered in the throat, and a phvsi-
clan was sent for and pronounced it 4
case of black diphtheria.
Tom Mccall, while driving to town
for ice Friday afternoon. had a serious
runaway. In coming down hill his
team started to run. He lost control
of the horses, and when turning the
corner at ID. A. Malarkey's they fell,
one breaking its front leg. Mr.. Nc
Call set the broken limb. The horses
are Jet black and one of the finest and
most stylish driving teams in the
county. Mr.. Mccall has refused an
offer of $400 for them.
The past week has been a busy one
in Port Byron. The river having
closed has given the farmers back of
lie Claire an opportunity to haul their
grain across the river, and if has kept
our grain merchants busy. Beside
there has been more grain COM
ing in from back of town than for
several years. Our coal dealers, also,
have been having a harvest. The
town has been full of teams all week
waiting their turn for coal. The
crossing being good, has not only been
a boom for our coal and grain dealers,
but it has benefited every line of busi-
ness.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-20
IL the American people do not

If the American people do not APP
prove of the Hobson policy of oscu-
ia-orv EXPANSION it sbouid not be
t. ken as an evidence that they appre-
cilte the less his heroism or that the
glory of his achievement has been in
the least dimmed. The naval officer
al Merrimac fame, we fear, however,
Is rapidly placing himself in a posi-
ton where he will afford an example
of two distinct forms of gallantry, and
the public will. it is not unlikely,
sooner or later indicate its amazement
that the courage so conspicuously
Characteristic in the one instance
should be so conspicuously lacking in
the ot her
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-20
lPORT BYRON POINTERS.
Interesting Budget of News Gathered in
Busy Town.

Port Byron, Dec. 19.-The Ottum-
was sang to crowded house Friday
evening.
Miss Susan Sheppard is visiting rel
atives in Moline.
of clean ice, and are filling their ice
houses with the frozen luxury.
August Eipper came home for visit
Saturday from Chicago, where he is
attending the Chicago school of phar-
macy.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. ID. Hall are re-
joicing over the arrival of little girl
at their home. Deacon is handing
out cigars with fatherly smile.
John Schall, who has been very low
with complication of diseases, is now
so far on the way to recovery that his
family has di spensed with the serv-
ices OF the trained nurse, who has
been constantly in attendance for
some time.
AT regular meeting of Sycamore
Camp No. 81, NJ. w. A, the following
officers were elected: V. c., l.. II.
Trent; W. A, l.. S. Pearsall; banker,
E. Nj. Rogers; clerk, John Zollinger;
escort, w. Z. Ross; sentry, w.
O'Hara; watchman, f. Adams; man
ager, A. H. Wendt.
Attorney G.. w. McCaskrin came
up from Rock Island today and de-
liyered law lecture to the CONNER
cial students of the academy. This
is the first in series of lectures that
he will give during the winter. The
next lecture will be given Jan. 5. Mr..
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-20

THE Springfield Republican thinks
that there can be little doubt that
Mr.. Bryan will be able to command
the support of powerful party on
the issue of imperialism. He and Mr..
Cleveland are united on this. and
while many of the old gold democratic
papers have lurched into the imper-
iaIist camp, the great majority OF
democratic senators and congressman
and the masses of the democratic
party are against the holding of vas
sal states and remain loyal to the
principles of Thomas Jefferson"
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-20
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh That
Contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering it
through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except
on prescriptions from reputable ply
sicians, as the damage they will do is
ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by +. j. Cheney
Il Co., Toledo, o., contains no mercury
and is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. In buying Halls Ca
tarrh Cure be sure you get the genu-
inc. 1t is taken internally and is made
in Toledo, Ohio, by F. j. Cheney & Co.
Testimonials free.
Bgr Sold by druggists, price 75 cents
per bottle.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-20

BENJAMIN NJ. MITCHELL, of the
Nineteenth senatorial district, has
filed with the secretary of state notice
of contest for a seat in the Forty-first
general assembly. The notice runs
against Daniel V. Harkin, democrat,
and Charles q. johnson and John
Meier, republicans.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-20
Beauty Is Blood Deep.

Clean blood means a clean skin Nc
beauty without it Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
tic clean your blood and keep 1t clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
Danish pimples, boils, blotches, blackheads.
and that siciSly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents All drug
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, 10c, 25c, SOC.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-20

DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup
seems especially adapted to the needs
of the children. Pleasant to take;
soothing in its influence; it is the
remedy of all remedies for every form
of throat and lung disease. For sale
by Marshall & Fisher, druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-20

THE North American Commercial
company has been organized in New
York with a capital of $l4 ,000,0 900. 1t
proposes to operate in the West In
dies and freeze out the smaller fry.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-20

EHE first Napoleon said: EN-
pires generally die from indigestion
through swallowing too much terri
tory" History is full of examples
that corroborate.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-20

New Subscribers Since Last Book Was
Printed.
1002-Apple, j. S.
1272-Bahnsen, F. W., res.
4O92-Burkhart S Burkhart.
4371-Collum, John & Co.
42S3-Ellenwood, l.. w, residence.
41S1-Gregg, Mrs. Sarah l., res.
4043-Healey, John, res.
4142-Keller, Charles, res.
4343-Kerns, George NJ. res.
1SS6-Lockney, Rev. j. F., res.
4093-Looney & Kelley.
1956-McCaskrin & McCaskrin.
4472-Palace of Sweets.
4104-Reed S Bollman.
4144-Robinson, NJ. B. SS Co.
Summers, K. G. & Co.
1S32-White, 1. S., res.
4444-Britton & Paulsen.
44O2-Cash, George w. & Son.
12S0-Kerns, S. A. res.
4391-Lewis, Simon.
4202-Nebeker, Mrs. NJ. W.. res.
44S2--Pearsall, George & Son, res.
1275-Ullemeyer, Charles,
-Wilcher. Phil S.
1351-Connelly, John.
1266-Loeb, l.,
n B.-Cut out the above and paste
on inside front cover of your telephone
directory for ready reference.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-20

TIE prince of Naples is a passion
ate sportsman, and is turning into a
hunting preserve the island of Monte
Christie, made famous by Dumas, the
elder.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-20

SPEAKER REED has Just had his
photograph taken in a standing collar
and large puff" tie, and regards the
re- nit as 1.-The best yet
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-20

earth will be 5000, 900 miles nearer
the sun than it was on July 2.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-20

No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. SOC. 81. All druggists
Rock Island Argus., 1898-12-20
Bethesda for Bright's Disease.

Bethesda Mineral Spring Water has
saved the lives of scholars, judges,
generals, senator's, and thousands of
less distinguished men whose lives
were equally precious to their fami-
lies. The great physicians of New
York, Boston, Chicago and smaller
cities endorse this great natural rem
edy. Don't despair, don't die, but
write quickly f"r pamphlet giving full
informatiol nu testimonial letters
from restor ones. Sold only in
sealed half-gallon bottles. by drug
gists. Address A. NJ. Jones, presi-
dent. Bethesda Mineral Spring COM
pany, Waakesha, Wis.
Late to bed and 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 T. H
Thomas, A. j. Riess and NJ. F. Balm
sen, druggists
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-05-26
LOCAL NOTES


DR.. Niven at Sank Centre, May so 81.
Fancy articles of all kinds as d.
Cleveland & Co.'S.
Money to loan on farms Please gel
my rates and terms if you want a
Farm Loan. CHAS. A. MORSE
Harry Brown has recovered from
his recent attackof fever and is at work
in the barber shop with Geo. Butler.
At the commencement of the. ST.
Cloud Normal School. to be held to-
day, Misses Addie A. Apfeld and
Ethel Katharine Smith will graduate.
Society girls are all taking Rocky
NJ ountain Tea--this month. Brings
rosy lips, lovely color, rich creamy
complexion. Cures pimples, black
heads, bad breath.
-s'In the springtime you'll need
the wonderful strengthening, refresh
ing and invigorating effects of Rocky
Mountain Tea. It's the best of all
spring tonics.
The blowing persons are especially
invited to take part in the parade on
Memorial Day, whether they belong to
any org anization or not, widows,
wives, da lighters. sisters and sons of
veterans of the late war.
lis your hair falling out or turning
gray? This can be stopped at once.
by the1 use of Beggs' Hair Remover
C. H. Iddell, of Nevada, Mo-, says.
.sOne bottle entirely stopped my hair.
failing OUT We sell it u. B, Per-.
kins.
J. S. Frederick of Ashley, sold q team
of driving horses to Minneapolis
physician recently for $3.50, aud has
other horses equally desirable. There
is money in breeding the proper STRAIN
of horses, although the average horse
IS very cheap.
Iii you wish to secure enrolment as
a free student in the mail department
OF the American Business College,
Omaha. Neb., send in your applica-
ton at once. Their offer of freee curse
b, mail will be open aor limited ttme
only
The work on tie new park begins to-
show and the grounds are taking on
form. A large number OF men have
been working there during the past
week and as a result the old walls of
the brewery building are almost COM
pletely demolished, the beach riQ-rap-
ping nearly finished and a large
amount of dirt removed. The corner
will be very attractive when finished,
Novelties in crockery and glassware
at d. Cleveland Sc Co.'S.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-05-26
GUNTHER FIIl.E-ERUD.

the lower end of Lake Bennett. The
edge of Bennett is just lined with boats
of all descriptions. The connection be-
tween Lake Bennett and Linderman is
a narrow guage which they are blast
ing out SO boats loaded can go
Through it, Before they would let
the boats through with ropes and car
ry the goods over the hill which is no
small job.
| just found out the name of the
stream we expect to go on as was
finishing Josie's letter, it is called the
Selvin River. We will go up until
we find a good looking gulch, build
our cabin and clear of the moss then
let the sun do as much thawing out be-
fore winter sets in as it will. The way
they prospect they make holes three
feet wide and about nine feet long,
these are sunk to bed rock clean
across the gulch, then you can find out
the width and depth of the pay streak.
In September we will take a whole
month for hunting and fishing for our
fresh meat next winter.
This afternoon we went over where
the trees are and got out our logs
for our boat, they will square six or
eight inches. Thacler is fine with
a whip saw. he. and Bill the Swede
have to do most of it. Miller
can t run the saw at all, he can't fol-
low the line to save himself.
The sailor is making yeast bread
tonight, the first we have had, Tell
Sumner where we are and what we are
doing. I9won't have time to write
him a letter but will try to in a few
days.
haven't got track of the Verndale
party, they have gone down the rive |
think.
The mounted police are all perfect
gentlemen around here. l had quite a
talk with one yesterday, and they will
do anything they can for one
With love to all,
MELVIN SCHERFTIUS.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-05-26

For overworked men, delicate
women, sickly children, Rocky Noun
tain Teais the greatest blessing known.
Keeps the whole family well-if taken
this month.
The most profitable account man
can have on bis books this month
is expense, 81 90, three packages Rocky
Mountain Tea. Saved 100000; profit
$999. 90 and good health.
School supplies at D. Cleveland &
Cos.
"A Favorite in the Family. / have
used Beggs' German Salve in my
family for years. 1t is unequalled for
Burns, Scalds, old Sores, or Eczema,
or any skin disease. Mrs. T. FL. Still
we'll, Beloit, Wis. We keep it. ]. B.
Perkins.
-Beggs Little Giant Pills are the
only reliable pill for Constipation,
Indigestion and all Liver Ills. Rev.
s. Il. Jones, Tacoma, Wash, writes
81 have suffered for years with Con
stipation and Indigestion. One boz
| of Beggs' Little Giant Pills reliyed me
entirely. We keep them. J. B. Per
kins.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-05-26

DIR. Niven at Sank Centre, May 30-31.
Fancy articles of all kinds al D.
& Co.'S.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-05-26
The Land
Of tie
Changing Sun
BY JUi'' Il. barbell

Is startling story of people who
lived in the middle of the earth
The strange domain was lighted by
q gigantic mechanical light wliclR
served as changinS sun.
The adventures of two men, am
American and an Euglishman, who
visited this strange land, were Won
derfully exciting and novel.
This story will soon be printed lrn
these columns.
You will miss a r-re treat if yoS
do not read it.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-05-26

What pleasure IS there in life with head
ache, constipation and biiiousns Thousands
experience them who could become perfectly
healthy by using DE Wits Little Early Ris
ers, the famous little pills. Hanson s Eme;,
son.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-05-26

Wear our foot Form Shoes.
Every pair warranted. None better
made. jacob Bros. & Mack.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-05-26
CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take Lax hive Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggist refund mcnsy Il il ia IS to cure.
2sc, s5se scDu.nc has l.. =. @. on each
tablet.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-05-26

Buy the best-the Majestic Range
-of How Bros. & Co.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-05-26
500.
DIR. e. DetcIaom,s Anti Diuretic

q Ut. Es DStCHUifs rAfltI DIuI StlC
May be worth to you more than 500 il
you have child who soils bedding from in.
conference of water during sleep. Cures
old andlyoung alike. 1t arrests the trouble
at once. ST. Sold by Scheldrup & Fieslsr.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-10

We will send the NEWS to new sub- scribers from now till Jan. l, 1900 for two dollars
 Talk about farming-S. W. Barnes raised no citron, weighing 330 pounds from four hills.
 A. l.. Thompson of New Britain, state councillor of the O. LIAM. visited Victory Council last Friday evening in his official capacity.
 Eugene McCarty and Harry Shook engaged in a heated controversy at Hartsville last week and McCarty struck Shook on the head with heavy sledge. Shook was very badly injured
 The probate court has appointed Geo. $. Fuller trustee of the assigned estate of Rood Brothers. Geo. l. Par sons and Geo. s. Dunning have been appointed appraisers of the estate, and have completed their duties.
 -"Election is over, and the country is saved again" Now for business not simply business enough to keep people out of mischief but may every one have all they can transact and may it be profitable
 The first ballot cast in this town last Tuesday was cast by Judge A. T. Roraback, who wished to leave on the $40 train for New Haven. VIII. Camp cast the second ballot, E. N. Stevens the third, E. R. Lorrain the fourth, and J. H. Roraback the fifth.
 -G. S. Fuller, the administrator on the estate of the late Chester NJ. Dem- ing will sell at auction on Wednesday, Nov. Is at 10 a. ID. the following prop erty: COWS, 3 horses, 9 pigs, 2 fat hogs, SOW, poultry, household furniture, farming tools, etc. The sale will be on the premises, J. c. Richmond, auc- tioneer
 Last Thursday as Miss Bessie Spaulding was driving across the cross ing near the hotel, the horse became frightened at locomotive standing near and made a jump or two. striking and knocking down Mrs Caroline War her who was crossing the street. The horse and buggy went over Mrs War ner, severely bruising her, but she got into the hotel unassisted, and is at pres ent rapidly recovering from her iniur- ies
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-10
aHEEEGELD.

M. J. Smith is improving his resi- dence by raising the south part another story so as to add sleeping rooms and a bath room. Edward D. Andrus is also making pleasanter rooms up stairs by raising the back part of his house anoth- CT story.
 Mrs Anna Barnard and family left last week for their winter home in Lake, wood, N. J.
 Mrs Harriett Golfer of Ansonia, Ct. enroute from Glens Falls, N Y. where she has been the past month, stopped over day and two nights here last week to visit her friends at T. 0. Wick wires.
 Mrs Clarence Brainard of New York city was in town last week at the home of her father, J. H. Fields.
 Miss Lena Wakefield has gone for visit among friends in the eastern part of the state.
 Prof. Way of Pittsfeld is giving vo- cal lessons at che three village schools Thursday afternoons, and in the even- ing at the Congregational chapel all of which is free to the pupils
 Mrs Harriett A. Train has accepted a position as matren in boys school in New Milford, Ct.
 The monthly meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union will be held at the home of the president. Mrs Josiah Smith, Friday afternoon at three o'clock
 Our postmistress, Miss E. Agnes Burtoh, is taking vacation for a week, visiting friends in Lakeville, Gaylords- vile and Sherman. Ct. Mrs NJ. E. Coroles and Miss Katherine Andrus are in charge of the office during her ab- sence.
 Mrs Frances Goodsell is spending a few days with friends at Boston Corners. Millerton. N. Y. and that vicinity.
 Arthur Meigs and family, who occu- pied the Congregational parsonage the past summer, have returned to their home in Florida, and now the pastor, Rev E. ". Pond, is living in bis own home again.
 s. Hopkins Bushnell. republican, was elected as representative of the Tth Berkshire district by a large majority.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-10

Representatives.
 The vote for representatives in Litch field county resulted in the following elections:
 Litchfield-James P. Woodruff d John H. Harrington d, gain,
 Winchester s. Rowe r, Elliot B Bronson r.
 New Milford-Noble Bennett d, J Leroy Buck d, ? gain.
 Barkhamsted-S. N. Chase d, W. J Martin d, 2 gain.
 Bethlehem-Frederick H. Thomson r, gain.
 Bridgewater-Morris B. Mallett d. Canaan-John H. Belden r.
 Colebrook-W. H. vining d, gain, H Deming r. Cornwall O'Donnell d. W N. Curtiss d, gain.
 Goshen-John P. Porter r, Edwin o Wright d, gain.
 Harwinton-Lucius W. Fox r, James Martin r.
 Kent-Fredsrick Chase d, gain. Morris-George H. Page d.
 New Hartford-Edgsr A. Clark T, Frank P. Marble d, gain.
 Norfolk Henry H. Bridgemsn r, Melvin E. Snow r, gain.
 North Canaan-Horace E. Holt d. gain.
 Plymouth th-Wilber N. Austin d, gain Roxbury-George R. Crofut d. gain. William B. Rudd r. Will liam Conklin r,1 gain.
 Sharon-Myron F. Whitney d,Dwight St. John d, gain.
 Thomaston-George A. Stoughton r Torrington-Elias Pratt r, James H Carpenter r.
 Warren-William Forrestelle d, gain Wasaington-P. G. Seeley r, G. A Tomlinson T. gain.
 Watertown-Albert A. Stone d, gain Woodbury-Edward l.. Cowles r, Charles s. Curtiss r.
 Democrats 21, Republicans 20. Democratic gain 15.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-10

From the Lone Star State comes the following letter, written by W. E. Class, editor of the Mt. Vernon (Tex.) Herald ; "I have used Chsmberlain's Collie, Chol- era and Diarrhoea Remedy in my family for the past year. and find it the best remedy for collie and diarrhoea that have ever tried. Its effects are instsnts- neous and satisfactory, and cheerfully recommend it, especially for cramp collie and diarrhoea. Indeed. we shall try and keep bottle of it on our medi- cine shelf as long as we keep house. !" For sale by W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. H. Clark, Salisbury; G. E. Frink, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1898-11-10
CE,AY YTON.

E. M. Rood has been quite poorly of late and we miss him at the Sunday ser vices at the chapel.as he has had charge of the singing since the chapel was built.
 Mir and Mrs Hiram Curtiss moved last week to the Forbes place in Shelf field on the east side of the river. Miss Ellen Leffingwell of this town is visit ing her sister, Mrs Wallace Bentley.
 Mrs Miding of Jersey City, who has been spending several weeks here with relatives, returned to her home last week accompanied by her mother Nc Intyre. who will remain with her few weeks.
 Charles Ellis of Southfeld entertain ed the people with stereopticon views in the schoolhouse last Friday evening