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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-08
Give the chiIdren = Driuk

Called Grain-O-. 1t is delicious. APP
petizing. nourishing food drink TO
take the place of coffee. Sold by all
grocers and liked by all who have
used it, because when properly pre-
pared ii tastes ike the finest coffee,
but is free from all its injurious prop
critics. Grain-O aids digestion and
strengthens the nerves. IT is not a
stimulant, but health builder. and
children as well as adults can drink
it with great benefit. Costs about
one-fourth as much as coffee. I5and
25 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-08
Low RATES TO INDIANA AND OHIO

1918 to Cincinnati, Columbus Indianap-
oils, Louisville, Etc.
On Wednesday, Oct. II, the Rock
Island & Peoria, in connection with
the Big Four route, will run an excur-
sion to various points in Indiana and
Ohio.
Through coaches and sleepers to
Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, etc.
from Peoria. Tickets good for 80
DAYS from date of sale.
For detailed information regarding
time of trains, rates, connections, call
on or apply to r. STOCKHoUsE,
General Ticket Agent R. /, & p Rv,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-08
Peace in the Foot BAN Camp.

Madison. Wis. Oct. s. - Manager
Fisher. of the Wisconsin university foot
ball team. yesterday received a letter
from Professor a. a. Stage, Of the Chi
cago university team, containing a re-
quest to arrange a game between the
old rivals. The letter will be referred to
the athletic council for action. The
students are jubilant over the receipt
OF the letter. which is the first move to-
ward a renewal of friendly relations
since the dispute between the athletes
of the universities over players Cochems
and Maybury took a serious turn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-08
shake Into Your shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder for the
feet. 1t cures painful swollen. smart
ing, nervous feet and instantly takes
the sting out of corns and bunions.
It's the greatest comfort discovery OF
the age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes
tight or new shoes feel easy. 1t is a
certain cure for sweating. callous and
hot. tired, aching feet. Try it today
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores.
BY mail for % cents in stamps. Trial
package free. Address, Allen S. Ohm
sted, lie Roy, y. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-08
TOLD ABOUT TOWN.

| This young man was employed by
one of the railroads entering Rock
| Island He had long since determined
to take wife, but he figured that his
salary did not Justify taking on the
| financial responsibilities that would
attend such pleasant contract.
The lady who had accepted his
| hand was made acquainted with the
ldiscouraging outlook. but She. was
not to haveJ her happiness defeated
by an obstacle of this character. and
proceeded TO conceive remedy
She suggested TO her intended that
ne communicate with the proper Off
cial of the railroad company, tell him
the circumstances, and explain to
him how little increase in salary
would help him out He followed
her advice, but the reply he received
was anything but what he expected.
So the young lady concluded that
she would take hand, and forthwith
addressed letter to the official, and
sought to show to him the justifics-
ton of her sweetheart's request; that
his pay was very small, and not COM
mensul a.ewith the service performed;
that he wanted to settle down in n
home of his own, and that the future
happiness of two hearts depended
wholly on the raise.
Her appeal, too, was in vain. So
they welded, anyway.
The honeymoon was hardly over
when the young man received letter
but the news that he looked for was
not contained in it. 1t simply told
him his service with the company
was at an end.
a lady from a neighboring town
came to Rock Island to visit with the
family of her brother. After she had
been here awhile she desired to re-
turn some of the clothing that she
had brought with her. She plcktd it
in telescope and gave 1t to her
brother who, being in the postal SER
vice, said he could deadhead it
through, expecting the satchel, after
its mission, would be
sent back in the same way.
He was little surprised the follow
ing week when notice came to him
that there was a satchel at the express
office for him, on which there were
S1.10 charges.
1t was that same old telescope
filled with sweet potatoes, which
could have been bought at home for
tives had been so kind and generous
he could not get angry about it very
well.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-08
NAV Pus.Ffn Colorado Yet.

Denver, Oct s.-Simon Guggenheinl
has withdrawn as candidate of the anti
Teller silver Republicans for governor.
1t is understood that a fusion on state
nominations will now be made with the
Repu nlicans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-08
beauty Is blood Deep.

Clean blood means a clean skin. No
beauty without IT. cascarets, Candy Cathsr-
tie clean your blood and keep IL clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
Danish pimples, boils, blotchss, blsekheads,
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents All drug
glsts, satisfaction guaranteed, loo, &c, 5Oe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-08

Can't be perfect health without
pure blood Burdoek Blood Bitters
makes pure blood. Tones and invig-
CRATES the whole system. For sale by
Marshall & Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-08
Dr. S. H. MILLER,
vsserhsry Surgeon and Dentist.

approved principles Surgical operations per
formed In q scientific manner. Dogs treated.
All calls promptly attended to- Residence.
go F1fsh avenue. Telephone on 1857. once
and infrmary 16l5-16i7 Fifth avenue James
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-08

Produce: Butter - Extra creamery,
1870 per 10; extra dairy, lie; fresh
packing stock, 1Os4 911Ac. Eggs-F'resh
stock, 14G141zc per dozen. Live Poultry
Turkeys, 7G11c per 10; CHECKERS, TIC;
spring. 71GSc; ducks, 6GI7c. Potatoes
Early Ohio, 2s632c per 10. Sweet Po-
tatoes-Jerseys, $1.S5d2. 100.
Chicago Live Stock.
Chicago, Oct. Z.
Hogs-Estimated receipts for the day,
"a 600: sales ranged at s2.6093.70 for
pigs. SO. 45q3.s0 for light S3.35@3.45 for
rough packing. S3.45d3.S0 for mixed.
and $3.5od3.60 fer heavy packing and
shipping lots. CattIe-Estimated re-
ceipts for the day. 5000: quotations
ranged at S5.5ed5.75 choice to extra
steers, S4-S5M5.4D good 10 choice do.
S4.G0@5.15 for fair to NIod, $4.1Od465
common TO medium do, $4.o064 As
butchers steers. $4.15G5.40 fed western
steers. SS.20N4.I0 stoekers, S405G74 go
feeders, $2.o01425 sSws. $3.eOa47O heif-
ers, S2.7oG4.zs bu.S oxen and stays.
$3.20d4.50 Texas steers, SO. 50s74.70 grass
western steers s3.e0G4.40 western COWS
and heifers. and S400n7.25 veal calves
Sheep and Dan9hs-Estimated receipts
for the day. 5000: quotations ranged at
$37esf4-50 westerns. $3.o0d4.60 natives,
and s3-75He co lambs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-08
HENRY A. PARDON.
rHH TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND & PACIFIC RAIL
~ way-Tickets can be purchased OF BAGGAGE
checked at RI q. Twentieth street denQt. or
@ r a depot, corner Fifth avenue aud TEfft5-
first street, Frank II Pummer, Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-08
THE MARKETS.
Chicago Grain and Produce.

Chicago, oct. Z.
Following were the quotations on the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-08
STEAMB BOATS.
Carnival City Packet Co.

Carnival City Packet Co.
Regular Rock Island & Burlington
packet steamer W. J. Young, Jr..
handsomely equipped, leaves for Bur
lington every Monday, Wednesday
and Friday at $50 p. m.
Acme Packet Co.
Rock Island and Davenport & Gin
ton and Fulton packet line. Fast and
finely equipped steamers City of Wi
mona and Verne Swain. Delightful
steamers for pleasure parties. Boats
leave at a. IN. and 2:45 p. IN. Boats
meet at LeClaire. Round trip to that
point so cents.
To PARTIES of 10 or more, round
trip rate to Clinton 75c. Regular
Sunday round trip rate to Clinton soc.
For freight and passenger rates and
all other information in regard to any
of the above lines inquire of
GEO. LAMONT & son, Agents.
Foot OF 18th st. Telephone l1O5
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-08
DRs. BURKHAKT & BURKHART
Physicians

Separate ONCE. Tremann block. ONCE
hours OF ]. r. Burkhart. NJ. D.. TO 10 a. m.
TO 3 and to 9 p M ONCE hours OF Mrs Hada
n Burkhart. NJ D. 10 TO IL m. \ to and Z TO
ID m Phone No. 4Gp2. Rock Island. IL
Might calls answered from office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-08
DIR. CORA EMERY REED,

HsDeopathic Physician.
Special attention to diseases OF women and
children. also diseases of eye, ear, nose and
throat- Once hours-9.30 10 - a. m. 10 p
=. H1 Sixteenth street, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-08

Passenger trains leave C g moline
avenue) depot I've (5C minutes earlier than Nsne
given. Trains marked daily, all other TRAINS
daily except sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-08
j. A. BALL, NJ. d.
Physician and Surgeon

once 1907 Second avenue Residence 800
wenty-fourth street Telephone lilo. once
ours from 10 10 IL a. m; 20 p m; and 10
m. Sundays to 10 q m
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-08
+. H. FIRST, NJ. D.

Phone on 1857. once, 316 Twentieth
treet. Once hours: 10 TO u a. m: 9 to ana
to p m Sunday, $50 to $50 - m; i:So to
D.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-08-13

Myrta Iockett Avary under the
above title tells In the ST. Nicholas OF
the work done by the humble earth
worm. The author says:
We have little gray helper who
cannot hear. nor see. nor make any
noise. lie wears a little gray coat and
he lives I'm tiny caves which he bur
rows out for himself. Our little gray
helper has no feet. 50 he crswls-
He works busily for Us all day I'm the
ground under our feet. coming out
chiefly at night 10 get his food. Then
he does not take anything which any
one wants. hut only fallen leaves and
bits OF stun which no one cares about,
and which are out OF the way.
Although much less fortunate than
We. having neither legs. nor feet. nor
hands. nor eyes. nor ears. he has all
that X necessary to the pei s'rmance
Of the work he has To- 10. and since
our little gray helper has all he needs.
and does his work. and 1ocS II well.
W. may think OF him Is being quite
content and happy. And sine, the work
that he does FOR Us IS very necessary
aud important work. and since he docs
| Il cxceIlcnLy we'll we need not regard
him with less than respect.
He has \ system OF blood vessels. n
nervous system. and-yes. brain.
When YOU come 20 consider him under
n microscope and in relation 20 The
work he has 20 do. he is quite an inter.
| cstinr and exquisite bit of mechanism.
lie uses his brain, and has wisdom TO
know what 20 eat and how 10 get IL
! Though he has neither eyes nor hanis.
! before taking anything into his cave.
ne examines IL carefully nN means Of
his one sense ,touchi. and with his lit
tie upper lip. which the scientists call
proStomium. This lip is very sensi-
tive.
lie Is prudent and thrifty alwa :
dragging into his little hons, enough
% secure him against the coming day.
for blind AMI deaf a. he is. DE- knows
II X not wise "a he cut in the On:
time. for the birds and their babies
Ike him entirely too we'll lie also
knows that. being OF a chilly nature
he VIII need 90 be wrapped up 4 lot
when ne goes 20 sleep In his cave =
he makes his own little bed OF blade.
OF grass and bits % leaves which he
has dragged In with the little lip thai
does 50 much. He seems 10 Ike fresl
air when De can get q. - ne rests witt
his head near the mouth Of his cave
and Mother Nature. realizing that TIL,
might give Robin Redbreast an uufai'
advantage 81 him. provided him wit.
a head-covering darker than the res
OF his coat. and very nearly the colo
OF earth.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-08-13
TIE WONDERS OF SCIENCE
Lung Troubles and Con-
sumption can be Cured.
IA Enstment Nesc York Chesntss
and Scientist Makes a Free
O1fer to Our Readers

The distinguished New York chemist,
T. A. Slocum, Misunderstanding his discov-
cry Of = reliable and absolute cure for
Consumption pulmonary Tuberculocis)
and all bronchial, throat, lung and
chest diseases, stubborn coughs. catarrh-
al affections, general decline and weak
ness, loss OF nesh. and al conditions of
wasting away, will send THREE FREE
BOTTLES Gall differently OF his Now
Discoveries TO any afflicted reader Of the
Gazette writing for them.
His New Scientific Treatment" has
cured thousands permanently by its
timely use, and he considers il a simple
professional duty 20 suffering humanity
10 donate trial OF his infaliible cure.
Science daily develops new wonders
and this great chemist, patiently experi-
menting for years. has produced results
ns beneficial 10 humanity as can be
claimed By any modern genius His
assertion that lung troubles aud con-
sumption are durable In any climate 10
proven 10y heartfelt lettors of graft.
tude," filed in his Americon and Euro
pean laboratories in thousands from
those cured IN all parts of the world.
Medical experts concede that bTon-
chisl, chest aud lung troubles lead TO
Consumption, which, uninterrupted
means speedy aud certain death
Simply write 20 T. A. Slocun, VI. c..
es Pine street, New York, giving post.
office and express address, and the free
medicine will be promptly sent. Suffer-
ers should take instant advantage of his
generous proposition.
Please tell the Doctor that you saw
bis offer IN the Gazette.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-08-13

II is believed that some of the
canels imported in 1853 to run wild in
Arizona are still in existence. Indians
occasionally report having seen some,
aud lately the international Boundary
Commission saw two with their spy
glasses on the Mexican border.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-08-13

Anywhere from 800 to $50 women
journalists and authors OF London
meet once a year at some popular re-
sort for . swell dinner.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-08-13

some men are so nxed that they nave
no Use for moving van
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-06
Prohibition Adopted.

The Canadian plebscte on the pro.
hibition question appears to have result
ed in small vote and big majority for
prohibition. Whether the Dominion
Parliament will be moved by this ex-
preston of opinion to enact a general
law may be doubted, but the result of
the vote has been awaited with much
interest. Prohibition after the manner
of the Maine law has been agitated in
parts of Canada for years, and in several
Provinces, as New Brunswick, Nova
scotia and Ontario, they have had a
species of local option, and many coun-
ties have been prohibition.
The Liberal party came into power
under pledge that the people should
have an opportunity to vote on the ques-
ton of a general law. That pledge has
now been fulfilled, and the Canadian
electors have had the opportunity to
say whether they were in favor of the
passage of an act prohibiting the impor-
tation, manufacture or sale of all alco-
holic liquors for use as beverages.
1t was referendum on a great scale,
and the result is less than one-half the
vote of the Provinces was polled with a
majority for prohibition but the small
vote indicated wide Indifference. This
is the trouble with prohibition and the
temperance cause generally.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-06

The women Of to-day are not as strong
y their grandmothers.
They are bearing burden in silence
m,t grows heavier day by day; that is
.oping their vitality, clouding their hap
,;oess. weighing them down with the woe
d Ill health.
Mrs. Alexander B. Clark, of AT Michi-
ao Avenue, Detroit, is typical woman
i to-day. A wife with such ambition as
ooly loving wife can have. But the
nu Of her Life were marred by the ex-
ssnce Of disease.
Suffering as thousands Of her sisters have
.tfsred, she almost despaired OF Life and
yst she was cured.
To-day she is well
She wants others to profit by her ex-
xtience; to grow well; to enjoy health;
. be as happy as she is.
"For five years suffered with ovarian
.,ooble,1 is Mrs. Clark's own version of
M story. ~ was not free one single day
hom headache and intense twitching pains
N my neck and shoulders.
"For months at time would be con-
fined to my bed.
AT times black spots would appear
before my eyes and would become blind.
Ny nerves were in such state that step
90 the floor unsettled me.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-06

Eminent doctors, skilIful nurses, the
best food and medicine all failed. Then
l consented to an operation. That, too.
tailed and they said another one was nee
essary. After the second | was worse
than ever and the world was darker than
before.
1t was then heard OF DR.. Williams
PM: Pills for Pale People.
IL heard that they had cured cases like
mine and | tried them.
"They cured mel They brought Sun
shine to my Life and filled my cup with
happiness.
"The headache Is gone, the twitchins
is gone; the nervousness is gone, the
trembling has ceased, and l have gained
twenty-six pounds.
Health and strength is mine and am
thankful to DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People for the blessing"
DR.. Williams Pink Pills have proved a
boon to womankind. Acting directly on
the blood and nerves, they restore the
requisite vitality to all parts Of the body,
creating functional regularity and perfect
harmony throughout the nervous system.
he palor of the cheeks is changed to
the delicate blush of health; the eyes bright
en-; the muscles grow elastic, ambition Is
created and good health returns.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills are sold by all
druggists, who universally consider them
the most important remedial agent they
have to dispense.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-06
Women clubs Convention
Largely attended.

The regular session Of the Federation
Of Women Club, opened at 30 Thurs
day morning, At Brunswick. About 200
delegates were IN attendance while an
other hundred came a. spectators
Mis- Alice Frye Briggs was the pre-
siding officer Of The .aea club, and Mrs.
Bfyon Stevens welcomed tie guests to
Brunswick.
Mrs Briggs presented her annual adj
dress and the business Of the morning
included reports from officers and com
mittees, showing the clubs u be in
very fiourishing condition.
The principal business Of the closing
session Of the Maine Federation Of Wo-
mems clubs, Friday morning, was the
election Of officers.
These names were reported at II
O'Clock by the nominating committee
and the board was unanimously elected:
President, Mrs. Florence Porter,
Caribou; vice president. Miss Lucia Con-
nor, Fairfield; corresponding secretary,
Mrs. j. II. Snow, Bangor; treasurer,
Mrs. Addison L. Herrick, Bethel; chair
man of educational committee, Miss
Mary Sawtelle. aterville: executive
committee, Mrs Annie & Pepper, Wa
teryille, Miss Bertha L. eoule, Bath,
Mrs. Kate G. Estabrook. Orono. Miss
MARTHA ". Fairfield, Saco; chairman of
State correspondence, Miss Nellie Z.
Marston, Monmouth; chairman of bu-
reau of reciprocity, Mrs w. y. Newell,
Lewiston.
Tie vote If the nominating committee
was very close, there being = ballots
for Mrs. Porter and - for MISS Lucia
Connor.
Mrs. !. A. Ciarks poem was the
bright particular hit Of the meeting. 1t
was a clever satire on the pomposity
and the love Of gay attire possessed of
some Of the mems societies. orders and
clubs, their desire for parade, etc. Prof.
Vim. q. Ward delivered a thoughtful
and uplifting address and Mrs. Richard
son was interesting
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-06
The erection of complete set of rail-

The erection OF complete set of rail-
way buildings including commodious
passenger station with tower in which
is town clock, large freight house,
engine house, etc, with the removal of
unsghtly buildings and rookeries for
the enlargement of the railroad grounds
and the construction of an iron bridge
across the Kennebec in place of the
wooden structure of the fifties brings
the railroad property in the town into
harmony with other improved condi-
tions.
The condition Of the streets and the
grounds about residences, il also in
marked contrast with that of 20 years
ago. Street fences have generally dis
appeared and trim lawns have appeared
in all parts of our village. The water
works system has had something TO do
with this change.
The people have also launched out on
park project. The movement so far
AS the people are concernedis an "infant, "
but the plan has been before them since
the late Gov. Coburn bequeathed the land
in 1885. A good start has been made,
the location is delightful one and the
project has the interest of the ladies' of
the town, therefore ought to go along to
success.
Thus have we imperfeetly and briefly
outlined the improvements in our town
during the past and this naturally sug-
gests an inquiry as to what the future
has in store for us. The advancement
has not been of a startling character.
The growth has not been remarkable.
but it has been decided and encourage
ing. 1t came along through the enter
prise of citizens. They have taken hold
with commendable energy to help them
selves. Some, of course, have not done
their part and others consequently have
been obliged to do more than ought
reasonably to have been required of
them, but as a whole the average has
been fair one.
The past shows us that the well being
OF the town Is IN tne nandS oil It's clUl-
zens and that their efforts have produced
desirable results. SO in the time to
come our advancement as town, in a
business way and otherwise, depends
upon the individual and combined
efforts of our citizens.
Shall the twenty years to come do as
well by Skowhegan as that time in the
past has done? Shall we make like
relative gain and substantial improve
ment? The gain in population for the
two decades past was trifle over 30 per
cent. a like gain of 80 per cent would
bring Skowhegan's population up to
about 6, 700. Our town ought to make
the growth along all lines that will give
us this population 20 years hence. We
can do this if our people will have faith
in the town and its future sufficient to
cause them to put their money out at
home and combine to build up it's in
dustries, develop it's advantages and
make apparent its attractions. Let us
| do it.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-06
SPEAK OUT
The Search Light of Publicity Is
Pleasing SkOwhegan People.

Publicity is what the people want
Let the people speak on the subject
There is too much claim-too little
proof.
Claims made by strangers are not
proof.
Claims endorsed by strangers are not
proof.
There is only one kind of proof for a
Skowhegan citizen
The experience of people we know.
When friends and neighbors endorse
Make public statement of their case,
There can be no question about such
evidence.
This is the proof we have,
Which backs every box of Doan' 8
Kidney Pills
No other kidney pills, no other kidney
remedy
Can produce such proof.
Here is the case of many we have.
Mr. A Sedgley of Pine street, an EN-
ploye at Mitchers step ladder factory,
says: "My first experience with lame
and aching back was some years ago,
but just previous to using Doan's Kid
ney Pills | had another attack of it.
For five days | was unable to leave the
house. A physician prescribed for me
ana dld me some Soou, out was not
cured by good bit for my back contin-
ued to ache. | stood it for two weeks
steadily before | decided to try Doan's
Kidney Pills and as | was getting no
better got box at Patterns drug store
and commenced using them. The dull
aching across the loins was reduced
some each day until it entirely disap-
peared. have not felt it since. Doan's
Kidney Pills did all that could be ex-
pected of them in my case. This leads
me to express confidence in them as a
kidney remedy"
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers. Price so cents. Mailed by
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. Y, sole
agents for the United States. Remem-
Der the name Doan's and take no sub
stitute.