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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01

the North, The Origin of the Waltz,
French Opera in New York.
The fifth centennial of the birth of
Gutenberg, the inventor of the print
ing press, will he celebrated at Mainz
in 1900. and the elaborate plans for
the event are already concluded with
Teutonic completeness. They will
comprise, says Literature, published
by Harper & Brothers, an historical
parade, a typographical exhibition,
and Of course banquet and a formal
address. with other academic eXer-
cises- 1t is proposed to make the
event one of international importance
to allintere>ted, directly or indirectly,
in the art of printing.
The present number of Harper ;
Bazaar is especially valuable to women
because of the tasteful gowns it dis
cusses and its many interesting fash
ion notes Four pages are devoted to
this subject. Kit Kennedy, the
serial by 5. 4. Crockett. has already
attracted attention. and bids fair to
be the best novel Mr.. Crockett has
written since The Lilac Sunbonnet.
Among the special articles there are
two which deserve special mention:
The Holy Isles of Russia. by Monte
fore Brice, and Women and Men-A
Sweet Enemy. by Thomas Wentworth
HiIginson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01
DON'T GO 1T BLIND.
There's No Need to in Rock Island-The
Way Is Almost Hedged With
Guide Posts.

Have you ever read a newspaper ar
ticle, a glowing account of some incl
dent told in elusive words to lead you
on, and found it ended up with a pro-
prietary advertisement? Made you
mad, didn't it? And were you con-
WINGED of the merits of the article?
We think not. because it told the en-
periences of some stranger in a far
away town. To take his word for it,
it was like going it blind It's 4
very different thing when statement
is prescribed from a citizen, from peO-
Pile we know. and that's the case here.
Isaac Shifrer. 529 Fifteenth street,
works, saws: Il took Doan's Kidney
Pills for kidney trouble and can say
this, they did me more good than any
other remedy ever used. 1t is two
years since | first noticed my kidneys
were affected, and a time went by the
complaint became more pronounced.
There was a dull, heavy pain in the
small of my back continually, and
after STOPPING it was all could do to
straighten up again. There was also
too frequent action of the kidney Sc
cretions. which was very annoying.
especially through the day. i saw
Doan's Kidney Pills advertised in our
paper, and making up my mind to try
them l procured a box from Marshall
X Fishers drug store. After a short
treatment the dull. aching pains left
me, my back felt stronger, and the
kidney secretiOns were restored to
their normal condition. / know of
others who had a similarly satisfac-
tory experience with Doan's Kidney
Pills. | can say that this remedy is
unrivalled as remedy for kidney COM
plaint-''
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers. Price so cents. Mailed by
Foster-Milburn company, Buffalo, n.
Y, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name, Doan's, and
take no substitute.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01
Literary.

Scribner's Magazine for February
brings forward several more of its at
tractive features for 1899. 1t is not
4 war number. although it con-
tains one of the most graphic things
vet written about the war-the sec
ond instalmeut of Gov. Roosevelt
serial on The Rough Riders.
A series of illustrated articles on
the Paris exposition is at present a
special feature of that always up-to-
date and attractive magazine, the
Partisan. The February number
opens with an amusing account of
Marie Antoinette's Pcnchant for Pas
torals. by Louis MORN. and also con-
tributions by Anatole France. Mime.
de Lucy, a story; Leon Bonnet, REM
brandt. and Charles Foley. Happi-
ness. a story. Other stories and
articles are: Royal Love, Poets of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01

GEN. FITZHUGH LEE, it is safe to
predict, will resign his military COM
mand if he is much longer subjected
to the bullyragging of Gen. Brooke
and that officers henchman. Gen. Lud-
low Nominally in command of Ha-
vana province, Gen. Lee has been
shorn of his authority in the city of
Havana, and Ludlow has been in
stalled as high lord eXecutioner with
a detachment of troops which are not
subject to Lees orders. And all be-
cause Lee is 4 democrat, who, how
ever. took such Il conspicuous and
creditable part in the events proceed
ing the opening of hostilities that the
administration did not dare ignore
him entirely.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01
DRUNKEN MOB OF NEGROES.
So the Tenth Regular Cavalry l. Described
at Texarkana- Ark.

Texarkana. Ark Feb. l. - There
passed through Texarkana yesterday
eiSE: train loads Of negro soldiers. 200
in number, composing the Tenth Unit
ca States cavalry en- route 20 san
Antonio. When they arrived here they
we're a drunken mob, and an effort was
made by them 20 tear UP the town. y
number OF rhe celored soldiers kicked in
Z door ard entered a resort ana started
20 run the place with loaded rifles
Constable James Rocheile was notified
ard rushing 10 the pace saw them COM
| ing from the house. where they mad
broken up the furniture. chase fer
the cars resulted. and just as they
reached them Rochelle captured the
leader of the gang. As soon as he did
So a hundred rifles were lerelled at him
and every negro loaded his gun.
Every car window held a drunken
negro with a cooked rifle, and after
the guns had been stuck in the
otTicerS face the negro escaped
into the cars. The news spread ard
every officer in Texarkana and hun
dreds Of citizens focked around the
| negro soldiers. who seemed anxious for
| trouble. County Attorney Horace
| Vaughan placed himself in communica-
| ton with the governor. and as result
| the trains were held here for seven
| hours The negroes wanted were kept
| in a car with an armed guard outside.
| The trains were surrounded by irate
| Texarkanians who were supplied with
| dynamite ready to send TIE entire horde
| To obstruction The negroes learned
| Of this and finally agreed to hand over
| the guilty ones upon Identification. but
as this was impossible no arrests were
| made. Cool heads prevented more seri-
| OllS trouble
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01
Petition to Probate Will.

State of Illinois.
Rock Island County,
County court, Rock Island county, anua
term 1899
In the matter of the probSse of the last viii
and testament of Eve McKinstry, deceased.
In probate.
To all persons whom this may concern-Gree;-
ing:
Notice is hereby given. that on the 18th day OF
January, a. ID. 1893. a petition was fled in the
county court of Rock Island county, Illinois
asking that the last will and testament of Eve
McKinstry, deceased be admitted to probate
The anne petition further states that the fol-
lowing named persons are ell the heirs-a L-I3w
and legatees: Mrs Sarah Fletcher. Everett.
Pennsylvania; Mrs Louisa Churchill Rock
l. and Ill; Mrs Mary G lburn. Rock Island -
Miss Caroline Wilson. Rock Island. Ill: Miss
Maggie Wilson. Rock Island. Ill: George Wit
son. res dence unknown Mrs Diana Hart. New
ark. Chic and other unknown heir OF Eve
sscHinStry. deceased You are further notf-
fed that the hearing of the proof of said viii
has been set by said court for the Sth day of
February. y. d. 1889. at the hour of 10 o'c Ocz in
the forenoon at the court house in Rock
Island, in SAID county. when and where you can
appear IL you see fit and show cause. IL any
you have. why said IL should not be admitted
10 probate
HENRY b. HUBBA RID. County Clerk
Dated AZ Rock Island, January 18th. 1879
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01

The St. Louis Republic gives the
democrats some excellent advice. 1t
is more manly to get down into the
arena and work and fight for honest
politics and good government than to
stand off and whine and grumble be
cause of dishonest politics and gov
eminent. Shove the selfish politicians
aside-they are in the minority if
reputable democrats do their duty.
Take up your share of party work
and do it. Start in with the
primaries and 90 straight up the
line
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01

Mr.. S. A. Fackler, editor of the Mi
canopy (Fla.) Hustler, with his wife
and children, suffered terribly from
Ia grippe. One Minute Cough Cure
was the only remedy that helped
them. 1t acted quickly. Thousands
of others use this remedy as a specific
for Ia grippe. and its exhausting after
effects. Never fails. For sale by L
II. Thomas. 4. j. Reiss and NJ. F.
Bahnsen, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01

The Bloomington Paragraph sensi-
bly, suggests that one good way pos
sibly to get rid of Mr.. Agoncillo, if
his presence is really disagreeable. is
to stop lying about him. He cannot
lie successfully put down by misreP-
resentation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01

GEN. MILES sticks to his charges
that the beef furnished the soldiers
during the late war was embalmed,
and he goes further and saws the gov
eminent has overwhelming evidence
of that fact. Gen. Miles is evidently
not afraid of the effect of the truth
cnmiDp ont.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01

THE man who invented the express
sion there's nothing like leather
never thought of the possibility of the
Incorporation in New Jersey of n rub
her goods manufacturing company
with capital of $50, 600, OO0-nor of
an ice trust in Maine with capital of
eco OOO OOO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01
LEGAL.
Petition to Probate VIII.

State of Illinois, lss
Rock Island county.
In the County Court, January term, A. d
1899
In the matter of the probate of the last vii
and testament of Henry Fielder, dece Ased, /
probate.
To all persons whom this may concern
Greeting:
Notice is hereby given, that on the Bird day
of January. a. ID. 1889, petition was fled in
the county court of ROc< Island county, ILL
nois. asking that the last will and testament OF
Henry Fielder, deceased. be admitted to pro
bate The same petition further states that
the following named persons are all the heirs
at-law and legatees: JoSepha Maria Denh;Irdt
Hampton. Ill; Yer nka Bick Rock Island I'LL
anna klucher. address unknown, Anton Fled
Ter. GeneSeO. Ill.
You are further notified. that the hearing OF
the proof of said viii has been set by said
court for the 18th day of January, A. ID. 1899
at the hour of 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at
the court house in Rock Isl and in said county
when and where you can appear If you see til.
and show cause. IL any you have, why said will
should not be admitted to probate.
HENRY B. HUBBARD, County Clerk.
Dated at Rock Island, Jan 3, 1899.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01
Beauty l.. Blood Deep.

Clean blood means a clean skin No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
purities from the body. Begin to-day to
Danish pimples, boils, blotehes, blaekheads.
and that siekly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents All drug
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, I0c, sc, SOC.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01

1t has been fully demonstrated that
Eiy's Cream Balm is 4 specific fof
nasal catarrh and cold in the head.
This distinction has been achieved
only as the result of continued sue
cessful use. A morbid condition OF
the membrane in the nasal passages
can be cured by this purifying and
healing treatment. Sold BY drug
gists or will be mailed for so cents by
Ely Brothers, 90 Warren street. New
York. 1t spreads over the mem brane.
is absorbed and relief is immediate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01
To CONSERVATIVES.

As anIhonest remedy, Foley's Honey
and Tar does not hold out false hopes
in advanced stages, but trnthfully
claims to give comfort and relief in
the very worst cases, and in the early
stages to effect a cure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01

QUEEN VICTORIA. in spite of the
fact that she has had to bear more
than her share of troubles, has only
tainted four times in her life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01
Try Grain-o. TryGrain-o.

Ask your grocer today to show you
a package of Grain-O, the new food
drink that takes the place of coffee.
The children may drink it without in
jury as well as the adult. All who
try it, like it. Grain-O has that rich
seal brown of Mocha or Java. but it
is made from pure grains, and the
most delicate stomach receives il
without distress. One-third the price
of coffee. ID cents and % cents per
package. Sold by all grocers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01

GEORGE MANyILLE FEM, the novel
i-t, now one of the busiest of literary
men, started his career as a compost
tor in small printing office in Shoe
Lane
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01

THERE can be no boast of the
month of January having given us n
very hot finish.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01

THERE is talk in the Texas legislf-
ture of calling 4 constitutional con-
vention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01
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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-27
MOUNDSVILLE.

Mrs VIM. Riggs was a visitor to
Wheeling yesterday.
Governor and Mrs. G. w. Atkinson
left yesterday for Huntington, after be-
ing present at the dedication of the
new Reynolds Memorial Hospital.
John E. Reeder. who resigned his
position as guard at the prison last
week, has secured a position at the B.
& 0. freight depot at Wheeling.
John Gregory, popular employee at
the Fostoria glass house, and Miss
Elizabeth Henrietta, a well known young
lady of Dillie's Bottom, o., were mar
ried yesterday afternoon. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Father
John Mcbride, rector OF the Catholic
church. at his residence in the rear OF
the church. A number of relatives of
both parties were present, and after the
couple were pronounced man and wife
they boarded the Ohio River train for
Pittsburg. A brief wedding trip will
be made, and on their return they win
make this city their future home.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-27
DEMAND FOR COAL
Causes the Opening of Every Mine in the
Neighborhood of Clarksburg.

Causes the Opening of Every Mine in the
Neighborhood of Clarksburg.
Special to the Register.
HARRISBURG, w. Va, October 26.-
The Lynch mines, two miles south of
here, have been leased to the Watson
Coal & Coke Company, of Fairmont,
who will Immediately open and operate
them. A gang of men have already
been put to work clearing the dumps.
The Ocean mines, two miles east,
have been leased to the Baltimore &
Fairmont Coal G Coke Company, who
have men at work making a new open
ing and building new tipples Ten or
twelve years ago these mines were de-
stroyed by an explosion, and several
miners killed. Because Of the shape of
the mines and litigation that followed,
they have been idle ever since.
The demand for coal in this section
has resulted in the opening of every
available mine. At Adamston they will
be ready to ship coal by the first of No
vember. The tipples and coke ovens
have received thorough overhauling
and look like new.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-27
FUNERAL OF H. c. HYDE.

Special to the Register.
KINGWOOD, W. Va, October 90
The funeral services over the remains
of Henry Clay Hyde were begun at his
late residence by the Presbyterian min
lister. Rev. j. C. Lane, and concluded
at the grave at noon to-day. The fun
eral was under the direction of Preston
Lodge No. 90, A. F. G A. NJ, assisted
by Terra Alta lodge. Mr.. Hyde was
worshipful master of this lodge and
was dearly beloved by the fraternity.
He leaves a widow and two small
children.
The pall-bearers were three local at
torneys, P. J. Crogan, Neil j. Fortney
and Col. R. W Monroe, and three
court officers, Sheriff l. c. Shaffer,
Clerk Geo. A. Wells and Justice James
w. Flynn.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-27
ANOTHER BATTLE FOUGHT
Reports Received From Capefown Tell of Victory for
the British Forces.

ed train was held in readiness. At 2
o'clock the second train was sent for
ward with additional ammunition.
The Lancashires behaved splendidly
and Col. Scott Turner highly commend
ed them.
Commandant Botha and many Beers
were killed. The British loss was
three killed and 81 wounded. The en-
gagement was a brilliant success for
the British forces.
LADYSMITH, October 26.-Gen.
Yule's brigade arrived here early this
morning. The column left Sunday
river valley at o'clock last evening in
a heavy rain, which continued
throughout the march. The retreat
was effected in mastery fashion, Gen.
Yule completely outmanoeuvering the
enemy. Part of the bridge over Sum
day river was destroyed to prevent the
possibility Of the enemy transporting
guns.
LONDON, Octohed 27.-The Cape
Town correspondent of the Daily News
says it is reported there from several
sources that the British issued from
Mafeking on Saturday last and sur
rounded and captured 240 Beers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-27
WORST KIND or CASE.
We Will Tell You if You Will
Believe 1t.
The Experience of Well Known Per-
sons Ought Surely to
Be Convincing.

We will tell you what will cure the
worst kind Of a case of backaehe caused
from the kidneys. We will not only tell
you, but will refer you to people in all
walks of life in the city of Wheeling who
have used Kid-ne-oids with the best re-
suits We ask you TO read the statement
from Mrs. J. c. Williams residing at Q
Florida street, who says: 81 was troubled
with disordered kidneys for about ten
years and it seemed that nothing
1 could get would cure me. The pain
across the small of my back was very
severe at times. About six years ago 1
had an attack of yellow jaundice which
left me In very bad condition; il seemed
to settle in my kidneys. My complexion
was very bad, the whites OF my eyes were
yellow as is usual with Jaundice, and
nothing | was ever able to get during an
that time would improve my condition.
II read about Morrow's kid-ne-oids and
Iiverlax and decided that I would try
them obtained some at Chas. X.
Goetze's drug store and after taking them
for few days my. condition was very
greatly improved and my complexion be-
gan 10 get clear. procured more and
Continued the treatment until / was en-
tirely relieved of the pains across my back
and my eyes and complexion were re-
stored TO their natural and healthy color .
Morrow's kid-ne-oids are not pills b,f
Yellow Tablets. and will cure all kanav
disorders, backache. nervousness ana
sleepiessness. They are put UP in wooden
boxes which contain enough for about two
weeks treatment and sell at fifty cents =
box Morrow's Liyerlax are small rod
granules and will cure constipation. They
Sell at twenty-five cents a box Both rem
edies are for sale BY Chas. r. Goethe. the
druggist A descriptive booklet viii b.
mailed upon request by John Morrow q
Co.. Chemists. Springfield. O. %
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-27
CHADDUCK.V ANKIRK.
Pretty Home Wedding at Grafton Last
Evening.
Special to the Reeister

Pretty Home Wedding at Grafton Last
Evening.
Special to the Register.
GRAFTON, w. Va, October 26.-The
marriage of Miss Ada Vankirk, daugh-
ter of DR.. and Mrs. w. F. Vankirk,
to Mr.. Harry w. Chadduck, was SOL
emnized this evening at 8 o'clock at
the home of the brides parents on
Washington street. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Father John T. Nc
Elligott, of st. Augustine's Catholic
church. The wedding was purely a
home affair, as only the immediate rela-
tives of the family were present The
parlors were beautifully decorated in
white and yellow chrysanthemums, and
presented a most beautiful appearance.
Promptly at the appointed hour the
bride entered the parlor on the arm of
her father, and was met by the groom
and his best man, Mr.. Stephen Van
kirk brother of the bride. The i'm
pressive marriage ceremony of the
Catholic church was read. The bride
was becomingly attired in a gown of
white taffeta under tascanett, and wore
bouquet of white chrysanthemums.
The groom wore. the conventional
black. After the ceremony a delicious
luncheon was served for the guests, at
the conclusion of which Mr.. and Mrs.
Chadduck left on train No. 4 to visit
New York and other eastern cities.
On their return they will reside in this
city. The groom is one of Grafton S
most popular young business men. He
has been since his graduation from
college in the banking business and is
now assistant cashier of the Grafton
Bank, while the bride is one of our
most beautiful and highly accomplished
young ladies, a leader in society and
admired by large circle of friends and
acquaintance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-27
. TOWN, October 26.-Even-

TOWN, OctODer zo.-EVen-
licial reports from Kimberley,
u Tuesday, state that Col. Scott
ner, with 27O men, proceeded north
I&&rd to MacFarlane's farm, where they
unsaddled their horses.
At o'clock a party of Beers was
seen on the right flank and was quick
ly scattered. Col. Scott Turner opening
fire on them, and several Of the enemy
being seen to fall. The enemy moved
to sand heap and opened fire on the
British, which was returned.
Col Scott Turner attempted to pre-
vent the Beers advancing against Col.
Murray, but was met with heavy fire
from a dam wall 600 feet to the left.
At IL o'clock Col. Murray ordered
$50 men Of the Lancashire regiment to
proceed to the north.
An armored train is already support
ing Col. Scott Turner. At midday Col.
Murray started also with two field guns
and two maxims and 70 mounted men.
One of the two British guns opened
suddenly upon the Beers, who were in
an unfavorable position. The Boer ar
tillery fire was brisk. Another armor-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-27
AN OIL CASE
OF Interest to Wheeling People Passed
Upon by Judge Hagans---S Some Can
didates- --Morgantown Notes.

Special to the Register.
MORGANTOWN, w. Va, October &C.
"A case of interest to Wheeling peo-
pie has been passed on by Judge
Hagans at the present term of court
Charles A. Weaver and Others, of
Wheeling. got out an injunction re-
straining Jerome B. Aiken and others
of disposing of the product of the oil
from the farm of A. B. Taught, in Bat
telle district They also asked for a
receiver Of the property until the case
could be decided on its merits. The
petition was granted. E. M. Grant, of
this place. was appointed special re-
ceiver and given authority to drill more
wells on the farm. and to dispose of the
oil as he saw fit until the case could
be decided on its merits. The property
involved has two producing wells on it
and two more in course OF drilling
1t is estimated at more than one hun
dred thousand dollars. Both sides
claim it under two leases, and the
case is one of the most complicated that
has ever come up in the local courts
for settlement.
The same court has also passed on
the case of the fire insurance compan-
les against the Morgantown school
board, and has given the board all they
asked, which was the award of a board
OF arbitrators given couple of years
ago. The building was burned in 1897,
and it has Just been passed on by the
Circuit Court. The companies inter-
ested are the Providence and Wash
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-27

gan, Lyons, Doddridge county, vice J.
A. McIntire. deceased; H. c. Dillman.
Milestone, Calhoun county. vice l. L.
Lynch, removed.
Mail messenger service has been es-
tablished to Valleybend, Randolph
county, for the West Virginia Central
railway. Special service will be dis
continued from Macdonald to Roseville
Fayette county, on October 20.
Postmasters commissioners: John A,
Wigal, Grady; Daniel T. Mcneil.
Buckeye; Henry E. Dye, Lockharts
Run.