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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-11-08

Lord Deas, a Scotch judge, was once
hearing a case when the smell of tobacco
permeated the room, and, being in oppos-
ton to the rules, search was made to
trace the offender, without avail. Finally
the ushers said it must come from the re-
firing room of the lawyers. This his lord
ship secuted, saying:
mo such thing. Dae We mean to tell
me the gentlemen of the bar smoke COM
mon Limerick twist?" Strange to say.
shortly after an Irishman in court discov-
cred the pipe he had placed alight in his
pocket had set fire to the lining, and it
was loaded with Limerick twist. The
judge had good nose and knew what he
was talking about.-Kansas City Times
You never know what form of blood
poison will follow constipation. Keen
the liver clean by using DeWitt's Little
Early Risers and You will avoid trouble
They are famous little pills for constipa
ton and liver and bowel troubles. Heath
d Killmer.
DIR. Wixon, Italy Hill, n. Y, says, 81
heartily recommend One Minute Cough
Cure. 1t gave my wife immediate relie
in suffering asthma" Pleasant to take
Never fails TO quickly cure all coughs
colds, throat and lung troubles. Heath
81 Killmer.
Geo. NOland Rockland, o., Says, "My
wife had piles for forty years. DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve cured her. 1t is the
best salve in America 1t heals every.
thing and cures all skin diseases. Heath
and Killmer.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-11-08
A Simple Water Test,

All drinking water should be tested in
town or country frequently, as there are
other impurities besides sewage which are
quite as deadly, and every cistern of wa
ter is liable to be a source of blood poi
soning. Mice, rats and other pests must
have water, and many n case of typhoid
is set up by such as these falling into the
cistern and remaining there for months
in decompOsed state.
To detect this impure condition is very
simple and unfailing. Draw tumbler Of
water at night, put piece of white lump
sugar into it, and place it on the kitchen
mantelshelf or anywhere that the tenn
perature will not be under 60 degrees
f. In the morning the water, if pure,
will be perfectly clear; If contaminated
by sewage or other impurities, the water
will be milky. This is q simple and safe
test, well known in chemistry.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-11-08


kens' ticket to the county comuisSIot-
ers. which ticket getting on the ballot
resulted in the election Of Alexander
Grow, the reform candidate for sheriff.
They let the impression go out that
by this action thousands of votes were
lost to President Mckinley for presi-
dent. The fact was that the printing
of this column on the ballot was TO tie
direct advantage to the polling of
large Mckinley vote, as it gave the
indcnendent citizens al opportunity to
vote for the reform candidate for sher-
iff and by the same marking Of the bal
lot put in vote for the Mckinley
electors. This circular is regarded as
the silliest document ever gotten out
in political campaign.
THE PRESS BUREAU.
While the Business Mems League
was cooperating with the Democracy
the Wanamaker newspaper influence,
embodied in the Wanamaker owned
ard the Wanamaker advertising con-
trolled papers in the city and vicinity,
had their columns filled with syndicate
political matter designed to descredit
the Republican candidates and help
alons the Democracy. They attempted
TO picture Greasy as a great reformer
and published in full the speeches
made TO ordSr for him to read as he
went from county to county.
The star political writers of the So
called Republican newspapers were
sent with Greasy to help him make
showing before the people, while cor
respondents we're made to belittle and
misrepresent Colonel Barnett on every
opportunity. When the Democratic
papers began printing the scandalous
libels as to Colonel Barnett not having
been brave soldier the Wanamaker
so-caled Republican papers joined in
the raid upon the gallant soldier of the
campaign in Luzon. They would not
print the statements of his comrades
who voluntarily came to the front to
refute the charges and to tell how they
saw Colonel Barnett lead his battalion
into the fire of the insurgents in the
Philippines and in every way conduct
himself as n courageous and manly Of
ficer should. No mention was made Of
the fact that while Colonel Barnett was
fighting for his country's flag and hon
or in the far off Orient, the Wana-
maker contracts with the government
for supplies for the army were filling
the Golfers which were to be drawn
upon later to help along a dastardly
campaign against one Of the most un-
justly maligned and misrepresented
soldier of the Keystone state,
But the people have memories, and
the day will come when there shall be
a reckoning.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-11-08
The Best Plaster,

A piece offlannel dampened with Cham
berlain's Pain Balm ana bound TO the af-
fected parts is superior to any plaster.
When troubled with pain in the chest or
side, or lame back give it a trial. You
are certain to be more than pleased with
the prompt relief which it affords. Pain
Balm is also certain cure for rheuma-
tism. For sale by all druggists.
81 had dyspepsia fifty-seven years and
never found permanent relief till / used
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. Now / am well
and feel like new man." writes S. j.
Fleming, Murray, Neb. 1t is the best
digestant known. Cures all forms of in
digestion, Physicians everywhere pre-
scribe it. Heath d Killmer
Hopkins sells the clothing and shoes.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-11-08
A Sure Sign of Group

Hoarseness in child that is subject to
Group is a sure indication of the approach
of the disc ease. If Chamberlains Cough
remedy is given as soon as the child be-
comes hoarse, or even after The croupy
cough has appeared, it will prevent the
attack: Many mothers who have croupy
children always keep the remedy at hand
and find that it saves them much trouble
and worry. 1t can al ways be depended
upon and is pleasant to take. For sale by
all DRUGGISTS
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-11-08
From New Zealand,

Reeiton, New Iceland. Nov. %, 1896.
am very pleased to state that since /
took the agency of Chamberlain's medi-
cines the sales have been very large, more
especially of the Cough Remedy. In two
years ! have sold more of this particular
remedy than of all other makes for the
previous five years. AS to its efficacy.
/ have been informed by scores of per-
sons of the good results they have re-
ceived from it, and know its value from
the use Of it in my own household. 1t is
so pleasant to take that we have to place
the bottle beyond the reach of ofthechildren.
Il. j. SCANTLEBURY.
For sale by all druga lists.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-11-08

SO small are bacteria that it would
take, in some cases, as many ms 1j,0O0 Of
them arranged in n row TO make an inch.
They have different forms. some being
round. some oval, some rod shaped, while
others are much the shape of cork
anrnVu
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-11-08

81 wouldn't be without DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve for any consideration,
writes Thos. b. Rhodes, Centerfield, o.
Iniallible for piles, cuts burns and skin
diseases. Beware of coun terfeits. Heath
81 Kilmer,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-11-08
SHORTHAND BY MAIL!

We can teach you to become a compe-
tent short hand reporter, by mail. A
standard system. Easy to learn easy to
read; easy TO write. Success guaranteed.
Send ten cents lin stamps) for first lesson.
Write for particulars. Address the
Smith Business College, Warren, Pa.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-11-08

LaGrippe, with its after effects annual
ly dest, oys thousands of people. IL may
be quickly cured by One Minute Cough
Cure, the onl, remedy that produces inn
mediate results in coughs, colds, Group,
bronchius, pneumonia and throat and
lung troubles. II will prevent conSump-
tion. Heath & Killmer.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-11-08
NUTICE.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
TO refund the money on two - cent bot
ties or boxes of Baxter's Mandrake Bit
ters, lift fails to care constipation, bill
iousness, sick headache, jaundice, loss of
appetite, sour stomach. dyspepsia, liver
complaint, or any of the diseases for
which it is recommended. 1t is highly
recommended as a spring tonic and blood
purifier. Sold liquid in bottles and tab
lets in boxes. Price p cents for either.
one package of either guaranteed to give
satisfaction or money refunded. Heath
& Killmer.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-11-08

LOW about your stock of Stationary?
IL We do high class job Printing.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-11-08

: Hopkins sells the clothing pnd shoes,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-11-08

The "Humanic" shoe for human feet
at Miles & Armstrong;. If
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-11-08

Hopkins sells the shoes aud rubbers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-15
MUST Get IN money
County Board lnstructs Treas
urer TO Collect Person.
al Tax.
DELINQUENTs ARE TO BE SUED.

Delegates Appointed to the State Conven-
to Be Allowed to Occupy the School su-
perintendent's Quarters for Office Pur-
posfs.
The Rock Island county board of
supervisors today adopted the follow
ing resolution, introduced by Super
visor Wood:
Resolved, That the county treas
urer is hereby instructed 10 commence
proceedings against all persons who
are in arrears in personal property
taxes, and collect the same or have
said persons show why said taxes
should not be collected"
Chairman w. r Carey, Supervis-
ors Charles George and T. r. Lees snd
County Clerk H b. Hubbard were
appointed delegates to the state con-
vention of supervisors and county
clerks at Quincy Jan. Gil.
Other Matters.
The committee on education sub
mitted the following report, which
upon motion was received and adopt
ed: Your committee TO whom was
referred the proposition of Eaton IL
Co. ana the petition OF Charles BOW
ers would submit the following: That
upon investigation we recommend the
purchase of a set of the Normal Re-
lief Maps for use in the county Su-
perintendent's office in accordance
with this proposition. We also
recommend that the petition of
Charles Bowers be rejected on the
ground that the county has been to
considerable expense in fitting up the
rooms of the county superintendent's
department. and the use of the same
for the collection of taxes would re-
suit in great many people passing
in and out daily which would leave
the room in soiled and disorderly
condition."
The board endorsed the proposition
of Bills & Workman to furnish tele-
phones to the county for S1S per an
nnn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-15
Circuit Court.

With the opening of court this
morning and the disposition, of legal
court, on behalf of the defense in the
Ranson-ARGUs case, the defense rested
it's case. A recess was thereupon
taken till $50 p. M, when Attorney
j. l.. Haas made the opening argu-
ment to the jury for the plaintiff.
Hon. William McEniry then spoke for
the defense. followed by Hon. E. w.
Hurst and Hon. William jackson, the
latter closing for the defense. j. L.
Kenworthy will have the c.osing for
the plaintiff.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-15
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Walter Rosenfield is in Chicago.
w. H. Cation, of Chicago, is visit
ing in the city.
H. A. Weld is in Springfield on
legal business.
Jacob Wambsgans, of Peoria, is Wis
iting Emmett Reeves.
LYMAN. little som of Mr.. and Mrs
H. A. Weld. has typhoid fever.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles McHugh are
expected home from st. Louis to-
night.
Marie. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Herman Nicholas, is down with ty-
phoid fever.
Miss Z. Guzensauer, of Muscatine,
who has been visiting at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. K. Strate, on Eighte INT b
street, has returned home.
The annual subscription dance by
the jolly Octave Cinch club given at
Armory hall last night proved one of
the happy social functions of the sea-
son thus far. There were 75 couples
in attendance. Bleuer's orchestra
furnished music.
The degree team of Camp No. 800,
NJ. w. A, visited the Orion camp last
evening After the meeting, at which
the Rock Island boys gave an exemp-
LITIGATION of work, there was ban
quet and general good time. The
Rock Islanders arrived home at 3 a. IN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-15
A Gentle Hint.

To the public: Do not sit at home
and rack your brain over what Jack
would like for a Christmas present,
or what John can use to the best adj
vantage. but call on the NJ. & K.
store and examine their immense
stock of fine silk neckwear in all the
very latest shapes and designs. We
are positively showing the fin
est 50-cent scarf in the city.
Our Oxford muffiers, reversible
and quilted Innings are selling at so
cents and up. DO not fail to see
them. We also have large assort-
ment of Ways muffiets, all wool, at
So cents, 75 cents and 9S cents.
Our stock of gloves is also an inter-
esting department ts the holiday pur-
chasers. Fine silk lined gloves, in
plain and fancy designs. dressed and
undressed kid, and in fact anything
your heart desires.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-15
Wills.

The will of John Kleinmeyer was
probated in the county court today.
August Prizigooda is accorded the
privilege of occupying the residence
in Bailey Davenport's addition for a
year without payment of rene. The
entire estate is bequeathed to the de-
cea sed's sister, Mrs. Krecenzia Geiger.
Reinhart Geiger is appointed eNeeu-
tor. The will is dated Aug. 81, 1899
The will of the late Henry Tremann
was probated in the county court to-
dav. 1t was drawn Dec. 81. 1898.
Mrs. Maria W. Tremann, deceased 5
wife, is appointed eNecutrix, and the
estate is divided among herself and
children: John, Henry, August, Ed
ward and Miss Hattie Tremann, and
Mrs. Ida W. McCombs and Mrs. Char
lotte +. Huesing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-15
1oLAY THE CORNERSTONE.
New 4. NJ. f. Church to BE Dedicated |
Sunday.


Next Sunday.
The cornerstone of the new Afri-
can Methodist church. corner of Fifth
and-a-half avenue and Thirteenth
street, will be laid with appropriate
ceremonies at 2 o'clock next Sunday
afternoon. 1t will be happy occasion
for Pastor c. H. Thomas and his con-
gregation, who have for months been
struggling to gather sufficient funds
to insure the completion OF the build
ing, which will in addition to a church.
serve as a meeting place for the col
ored societies of the city.
The program arranged for the cor
nerstone laying consists of selections
by the choir. prayer by Rev. G. o
McCulloch, of the First Methodist
church; addresses by Judge w. H
Gest, f. d. Sweeney, C. j. Searle,
William Jackson. and Mayor William
McCon' chic; financial report and
standing, by j. F. Robinson; song and
offering; vocal solo. Mrs. Cordelia
Hart, oldest mem her of the church;
laying of stone. by II. f. Burris, most
worshipful grand master of the lii
nois grand lodge (colored) Masons,
assisted by other grand officers. King
Solomon lodge, of Rock Island, and
Hiram lodge, of Davenport, will at
tend in body. Pastor Thomas wishes
the public to attend.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-15
When Henry Irving Was Kissed.

81 was Kissed every night for Il week
when 1 was playing the provinces
about 80 years ago." said Henry Irving
to a writer in Ainslee's. ct was given
an engagement as leading man in a
very small theater, and before 1 made
my bow to the audience learned that
the man whose place had taken was
very popular in the vicinity and that
the people strongly disproved of the
way in which the nagement had
forced him to retire, so that when
made my appearance the audience
showed their disapproval of the mana
ger by strongly kissing the successor
to their favorite, and they kept it up
for a week. 1t was a very unhappy
week for me-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-15
WILL BE A SPECIAL EDITION..
That of The Argus Next Sunday Morning
Instead of Saturday Night.

Instead of Saturday Night.
In order that it may prove advan-
tageous in the fullest sense to store
keeper and shopper alike, The ARGUS
has arranged to make Sunday edi-
ton out of its ordinary Saturday
night issue. and hence no paper will
be printed tomorrow evening. But in
its stead will appear the following
morning a special 20-page paper, de-
voted TO the holiday shopping season.
In addition TO such proper attention
as may be given enterprising mer-
chants who would attract the eve of
the shopper at this glad season of the
year, when the purse strings are
slackened. there will be many features
prepared with great care, and devoted
to the Christmas festival it's observ-
ance. customs, etc. The edition will
be appropriately illustrated and will
include the customary news features.
local and telegraphic.
This notice is given not only to at
tract attention TO the special edition
of THE ARGUS to be issued next Sun
day morning, but that those who do
not receive the paper tomorrow even
ing may know the reason and may
look fer it Sunday morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-15
To Invade Davenport.

c. w. Bartlett. formerly manager
of the Davenport telephone exchange,
is in that city on business of decid-
eddy important nature. Mr.. Bartlett
left Davenport for Des Moines in 1898,
having been succeeded as manager of
the Davenport telephone exchange by
L. w. Hatch. Mr.. Bartlett is rep
resentative of an Independent tele.
phone exchange, which. if the condi-
tons are auspicious. will give opposi-
ton to the Iowa Telephone company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-15
Started m Rum.

A very simple statement proved
very unfortunate to a savings institu-
ton in the rural district recently. An
editor, in writing of the institution IN
his paper. said:
The president is a very tall man;
the cashier is short"
And in less than an hour the excited
depositors were asking. How much
how much ?''-AtIanta Constitution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-15
The Modern Mother

HISS found that her little ones are i'm
proved more by the pleasant Syrup of
Figs. when in need of the laxative eff
feet of gentle remedy, than by any
other. Children enjoy it and it bene-
fits them. The true remedy, Syrup
of Figs. is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup company only.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-15
Free Christina. Presents.

From Dec. to Jan. 1 we will have
a beautiful line of dolls, albums. work
boxes, celluloid and porcelain ware at
our Office to exchange for any of our
soap wrappers If you are not saving
the wrappers commence at once
WARNoCK & RALSToN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-15

When suffering from a severe cold
and your throat and lungs feel sore.
take dose of Foley's Honey and Tar,
when the soreness will at once be re-
lieved, a warm grateful feeling and
healing of the parts affected will be
experienced and you will say: at
feels 50 good. 1t hits the spot. "
Guaranteed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-15
Farm For Rent.

The Henderson farm, near mouth
of Turkey hollow. two miles below
Milan acres of which lis acres
is bottom land. cultivated. remainder
pasture, will be rented for one year or
term of years. CURTIS & CURTIS.
Rock Island, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-15
ON PLANTATION DAYS
r. Hopkinson Smith Gives Enter.
tanning Reading at Har-
per's Theatre.
LIFEoF TYPICAL soUTHERNDARKEY

Beautifully Told in Number of Stories,
In Which the Characters Are MtmIcked
Speaker Greeted by q Large Audience
Talks Interestingly of HimseIf-Enioys
Travelling on the Road.
F. Hopkinson Smith, who is bet
ter known to fame as an artist and
author, made his initial bow in Rock
Island last night as a reader, furnish
ing the second entertainment in the
course arranged by the Young Mems
Christian association. The audience
that greeted him filed every available
seat IN Harper's theatre, and there
were many glad of an opportunity to
stand up during the performance,
which consisted in the relating of a
number of stories under the title of
odd Plantation Days" Mr.. Smith
picturing the negro so truthfully and
handling his dialect so artistically
hat he was frequently heartily ap-
plauded-receiving, in fact, warmer
reception than he had bargained for,
as he told an ARGUS reporter at the
conclusion of the entertainments. From
the sublime to the ridiculous, Mr..
Smith dealt with the life of the typi-
cal southern darkey, one moment hav-
ing his audience almost in tears and
the next moment in laughter
Mr.. Smith is not only a charming
reader, but as well a graceful mimic
and actor These qualities were
probably best displayed last night in
mis- relation of "A Kentucky Cinder-
ella" a sketch from his new book,
The Other Fellow" Other stories
that he told were Major Slocum,"
The Buzzard Story" Mark Twain's
Aunt Rachael and "All Gone In
side
Mr.. Smith does not appear over 40
years of age, bat he has passed 60.
He is a well preserved man, enjoys
he best of health, and all who heaId
him last night hope that he may live
on to a grand old age and continue in
the work that none seems able to so
excellently perform as he.
1t Is Fun For Him.
Travelling tire me?" he answered
a question put to him by an ARGUS
reporter. why, I'm having my
winter vacation now. This is fun for
me. No work about it. l never
work hard. Don't worry, either.
Take life as it comes and make the
best of it. Every summer for the
past % years 1 have been abroad. 1
live down in New York. Have
nice home there, and what's
more, a loving family. L don't
pose as a lecturer. My business
is civil engineering and construction
of lighthouses. When l am in the
mood IscribEle off a story, or use my
brush. The people seem to enjoy
the way in which l relate my stori. s,
but they do not enjoy it any
more than do. As l said before,
it's fun for me"
Mr.. Smith is booked to deliver 65
readings during the winter. Incl
dentally he is working on a new story
that he expects to have in the press
within the next year. He says he is much
gratified with the success that has
been attained by Caleb West" He
was As before he attempted to write a
story.
Mr.. Smith was requested by the
officers of that enterprise to paint a
picture for the Paris exposition. Il
was there during the Dreyfus trial.
he said, land haven't got cooled
down yet. and | have declined the in
vitatiOn -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-15
For Christmas.

Largest stock of ice skates in the
city, so cents up to So. Only stock of
roller skates, full ball bearing club.
Duplicate whist boards and cards.
Golf clubs.
Golf balls.
Caddy sbags.
Boxing gloves.
Punching bags.
Foot balls.
Gymnasium supplies.
Basket balls.
Photographs Cheap.
Records, 20 cents, while they last.
Sweaters.
Bicycles.
Bicycle sundrieS.
Gas lamps, etc.
SPENCER, 1870 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-15
Notice.

Our store will be open evening.
until Christmas.
A. j. SMITH & Son, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-15
Lunches.

Maurice Reddy invites his friends to
a chicken lunch and good music Sat-
urday, Dec. 16, corner Ninth street
aid Fifth avenue.
Well, here we 60, now is the
time, down to Dlnnie's saloon, to the
possum lunch. Music, singing. Sat-
ur1ay night, Twelfth street and Sew
nth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-15
woodmen. Notice.

Committees on hall are requested to
be present at Carse hall Saturday,
Dec. 10, at 8 o'clock.
j. +. ROBINSON,
A. BEAR,
NJ. J. MULCAHY,
Trustees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-15
MOI Too Cheap 10 De Good,

But cheap enough to let the public know that
Shields cash grocery make offerings that
worth the while to take advantage of.
Though in new store the old values are still
given and with better service and a determine
ton to be always leading the van of fair prices.
You are invited to come and get your moneys
worth.