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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-15
Prevention of CONSUMPTION.

Sir William Broadbent, who is one of
the most eminent authorities on consump-
ton in Great Britain, is prescribing fresh
air as the best of preVentives, day and
night summer and winter He says ev-
erybody ought to sleep with the window
open and the bedroom ought to be as
fresh in the morning as when it is en-
tered at night. He believes that if we
all slept with open windows the mortali-
ty from consumption would be reduced
by one-half from this alone.
He must have been bright boy-a
very bright little boy-who said to his
mother: L wish a lion would eat me
up" 'Why?" the mother asked BE
cause il would he such good joke for
the lion. He would think ! was inside OF
him, ard | should be up in heaven. :
Troy Times.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-15
BURNED TO DEATH.
Nellie Howard, Formerly Of Wau-
kesha, Meets Shocking End
at Marquette. Mich

Marquette, Mich, Feb. 13.-Ncllie
Howard, middlc-aged and unmarried,
was burned to death early yesterday
morning in a fire i'll the boarding house
Of Mrs. Jack Adams on Bluff street Tn
awaiting efforts were made to rescue her.
1t is believed she was dead at the time.
as she made no response when called to-
The corpse was III the fire nearly fou1
hours. Miss Howard came here several
years ago from Waukesha, Wis. She is
said TO have q sister in Milwaukee, Thc
ORIGIN Of the fire. is q mNstery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-15
DELAWARE JUSTICE.
Offenders Placed in the PiIIory and
Then Whipped at the Post.

Wilmington, Del, Feb. 11.-With the
thermometer standing at zero, three Gull
prits were placed in the pillory for an
hour DIT the Newcastle jailyard this
morning. On account of the intense cold
the men were we'll covered with blan-
kets, but when released they were so
benumbed that they could scarcely stand.
Upon being thawed out two of the three,
together with six others, were sent to
the whipping post One man, convicted
of murderous assault, received fort.
lashes, another twenty and six otheri
fifteen lashes each. The back of the
man who received the forty lashes was
badly cut, blood trjckling from the
wounds
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-15
Rich Pearl Fields Discovered

New pearl fields of great richness have
been discovered off the coast of New
Caledonia on the west side, according to.
United States Consul Wolf at Noumea.
He says that one shell contained the
fabulous number of 256 pearls, and one
little boat Of one and One-haIf tons fur
nished last year twenty-five pounds Of
pearls. Up to this time the water has not
been sounded to a greater depth than
six feet seven inches, but the fisheries
are to be further exploited by French
6nd Austrian syndicates. Mr.. Wolf
says that the quality of the pearl shells
IS remarkably fine and he urges that
Americans profit by the discovery.
The italian actor Novelli is making
arrangements to appear next season in
London, and is studying several Shake
spearean and other English classical
parts, among them Lear, Benedick and
Sir Giles Overreach, in an Italian YER
sion of "A New Way to Pay Old Debts. ;"
His impersOnatiOn Of Shylock has been
highly praised by the Paris papers.
Over 100000 1oaves of bread are
consumed daily in Greater New York.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-15
IN THE JAWS OF DEATH.
Miraculous Escape of Anna Bur
70 of La Crosse.
NEARLY UNDER ENGINE
Rescued by Man Pulling Her Off
in the Nick of
Time.

La Crosse, Wis, Feb. ID Special. ]
Anna Burro, aged Il and employed
in the j. B. Funke company's candy fac
rory, has miraculous escape from death
this morning while on her way to work.
She was heavily bundled up with wraps
and was run down by Burlington loco
motive. She was thrown on the pilot of
the engine and was just slipping down
under the wheels when a man rushed
and pulled her off and out of the way.
She only suffered a few scratches and
brl1iSnS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-15
WEDDING SURPRISE.
Prominent Beloit Young Couple Mar
ried at JanesvilIe.

Beloit, Wis, Feb. 3.-[Special. BE
lott society was given surprise by the
announcement of the elopement and mar
riage of Andrew Carrigan and Miss Mel
lie Kehoe, who slipped away from thei.
homes Saturday and went to GAINESVILLE.
where the ceremony WAS performed. The
bridegroom is son of Dennis GaIrigan
foreman of the foundry Of the Beloit
Iron works, and the bride is daughter
of Martin kehoe. 4 wealthy liquor deaf
er. The young couple are widely known
and popular.
Bernard Mills and Miss Theresa Smith
were married at st. Thomas Catholic
church Sunday.
Mayville, Wis, Feb. ID Special. /
William Him and Miss Irma Faust.
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs Conrad Faust
of this city. were married Thursday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-15
GOLDSEEKER SHOT.
Chippewa Falls Man Attacked by Two
Masked Robbers in Alaska.

Chippewa Falls, Wis. Feb. 13.-TSpe-
cial. IA letter received in Seattle from
Circle City, Alaska, states that Juel Mo
renZie of Chippewa Fails had been shot
by two masked robbers in saloon. Mo-
renzie was shot in the body and although
not killed outright, there was but little
hopes of his recovery. He left this CITY
for the gold fields of Alaska about two
years ago, two other brothers accompa
nying him They were very successful
and amasSed Il large amount Of money.
From Dawson Iuel Morenzie went to
Circle City and bought out large hote!
and saloon
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-15
CHILDREN WITHOUT TEETH.
They Inherit Their Fathers Infirmity
in This Peculiar Respect.

James Leonard and family reside near
the Madison county line, east of Mobiles
vile, Ind. Mr.. Leonard is 50 years old,
and never had a tooth. His wife has q
fine set Of teeth. They have reared a
family of four children, all of whom have
inherited their fathers lack of teeth
Their gums have undergone sort of os-
siication, which makes them hard as
teeth. They come down farther than in
the ordinary PERSONS mouth. Mr. Leon
ard is able to crack nuts with his jaws
without apparent effort or pain, and his
children can do the same. All show re-
markable development of the muscles CT
the jaw. So amply has nature provided
are hardened enough to almost turn the
point Of a pin. They never have any
aches, and seem contented. Dentists say
the case is almost without parallel, and
that it is especially interesting because
the children have inherited their fathers
infirmity in this reSDeCt
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-15
SENSATIONAL ARREST.
Several Amigo City Officials and
Others Are Taken Into
CUSTODY,

Amigo, Wis, Feb. 49, Special. IA
sensation was caused here today by the
arrest of several city officials and 9th
ers for entering the tailor shop of James
Herman and obtaining a subject who
was under the influence of mcsmerism,
Roone. and taking him out and rolling
him in the snow, with the intention of
awakening him. 1t is also charged that
they poured whisky down his throat
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-15
Aged woman Rides a Bicycle.

The oldest bicyclist is a woman aged %,
who is an adept rider. Most people could
enjoy health until old age if they took pre-
cautions to prevent diseases Of the digestive
organs by taking an occasional dose Of Hos
letters Stomach Bitters. Even after dys-
pepsia. indigestion and constipation have
secured a fOOthold the Bitters will afford
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-15
DROPPED DEAD ON HIS WAY
John Schroeder Of Oshkos Expires
While Going to Work.

Oshkosh, Wis, Feb. ID! Special. /
While crossing the millyard Of the Pain,
Lumber company. where he WAS en-
ployed, John Schroeder fell dead 1T { Il
IN. from heart disease. He MAS OH Iii
way 10 work.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-15
"Better Be Wise
Than Rich. ;"

Wise people are also rich
quhen they knov a perfect
remedy for all annoying dis
eases of the blood, kidneys,
Ever and bo1vels. IT IS
Hoods Sarsaparilla, (Which
is perfect in its action. It
SO regulates the entire sys-
tenn as to bring vigorous
health. It never disappofnts.
Coitre-" For AZ years I had goitre, or
swellings on my neck, which was dis
couraging and troublesome. rheumatism
also annoyed me. Hoods Sarsaparilla
cured me completely and the swelling has
entirely DISAPPEARED. A lady in Michigan
saw my previous testimonial and used
Hoods and was entirely cured of the same.
trouble. She thanked me for recommend
ing it." Mrs. ANNA SUTHERLAND, 406 Lowell
Street, Kalamazoo, Mich.
Poor Health :" Had poor health for
years, pains in shoulders, back and hips,
with constant headache, nervousness and
no appetite. Used Hoods Sarsaparilla,
gained strength and can work hard all day;
eat heartily and sleep well. 1 took it be-
cause it helped my husband" MRS.
ELIZABETH J. GIFFELs, Moose Lake, MINI.
Makes Weak Strong would give.
S. a bottle for Hoods Sarsaparilia if /
could not get it for less. 1t is the best.
spring medicine. It makes the weak strong"
ALBERT A. JAGNOW, DOuglastOWn, n. I.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-30
Free of GharRe.

Any adult suffering from cold
settled on the breast, bronchitis,
throat or lung troubles of any nature,
who will call at Thomas II. Thomas
will be presented with sample bot
tie of Boschee's German Syrup, free
of charge. Only one bottle to one
person, and none to children without
order from parents.
No throat or lung remedy ever had
such a sale as Boschee's German Syrup
in all parts of the civilized world.
Twenty years ago millions of bottles
were given away, and YOUR druggists
will tell you its success was marvel
Gus. Itis really the only throat and
lung remedy generally endorsed by
physicians. One as cent bottle will
cure or prove it's value. Sold by
dealers in all civilized countries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-30
FIRE IN A RAILWAY DEPOT.
Big Four Warehouse. at Cincinnati, with
MANY Cars. Burned.

Cincinnati, Sept. 3O.-At 40 Il. m.
today fire was discovered in the Big
-Four warehouse. occupying block
bounded by Central avenue, Pearl,
Plum and Second streets. At 30 the
fire was under control. The Smith
street bridge across the tracks was de-
stroyed and the sheds of the Union
passenger station. as we'll as the
freight depot and warehouse and
many cars. 1t is impossible To eSti-
mate the number of cars burned.
The Union passenger station was
saved by pulling out the acrs from the
adjoining sheds while they were burn
ing. Ii was Il remarkable sight when
engines rushed out to sidingS with
trains of burning cars. The loss of
goods in the warehouse and loaded
ears will affect many shippers and
others as we'll az the railway. which
has sustained heavy losses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-30

Sealed proposals viii be received at the city
clerk s ONCE, Rock Island, until Monday, Oct.
9, 1899 at ; O'Clock p. m. for constructing the
improvement ordered by an ordinance entitled
as follows: An ordinance for the improve
ment of Twenty-second street in the city OF
Rock Island, state of Illinois. from the town
ship line between Townships seventeen 90
ard eightes n OSl south to the center line OF
Eighteenth avenue.
And for furni hing all the materials and do
ing the work according to the plans and speci-
locations on lille at the city clerks office.
Blank bids will he furnished on application.
Each bid must be accompanied by a certified
check in the sum Of five hundred $500 dollars
on some Rock Island bank, payable to the order
OF the mayor OF said city, which shall become
forfeited 20 said city in case the bidder shall
fail To enter into contract within ten GO) days
after the awarding of said contract. with APP
proved suretieS to execute the work for the
price mentioned in his bid and according /"
the plans and speciiicai ions In the event that
the contra: It shall he awarded him.
Contractors are quired 10 furnish samples
of the brick with which the work Is to be done.
Brick used in the work must correspond with
the samples in quality and style.
Rock Island, Illinois, Sept. 20. n ID. 1899
H. &. SCHAFFER, City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-30
TeIegraphinS to Mars.

The idea that we may possibly be able some
time 10 communicate With the planet. Mars, is
"A perfectly sound one. Those who laugh ut 1t
merely emphasize there lack of knowledge of
the march of progress Years ago q man with
his family could not c-oss a stream hundred
yards wide. He could communicate with his
fellow men only far As his voice could
reach. Medical science knew no positive cure
for dyspepsia. But have progressed
Steam crosses the ocean, electricity commu-
nicates across the continent. and Hostetter's
Stomach Bisters has proved boon to human
ity. 1t strikes at the root of almost oil sick
ness-the stomach. and cures Indigestion, con-
stipation. oiliousneSs and dyspepsia y priva' e
revenue stamp should cover the neck of the
bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-30
NATAL VOLUNTEERS SUMMONED.
Beers Ordered to Take the Field at JolIau.
nesburg-war Preparations.

Durham. Natal. Sept. 30.-The sum
moning of the volunteers has caused
widespread excitement. The men re-
sponded readily and 800 troops. with
numerous guns. will entrain today.
Johannesburg. Sept. 80. There is
great excitement in consequence of or
derS To the commanders to take the
neld. Part of the Johannesburg corps
assembled yesterday. Dispatch riders
have gone to the frontier.
Cape Town. Sept. aO.-A dispatch
from Glencoe. Natal, says: The great
est enthusiasm prevails. The second
movement of troops from Ladysmith
to Dundee was carefully concealed and
cXpeditiouSly carried out. The towns
people only knew of the manOeuVre by
the presence of the troops. 1t is stated
that the burgherS have requested per-
mission To either return To their farms
or raid Natal"
London. Sept. Gothic Cape Town
correspondent of The Times cables:
"a Free State proclamation has been
2azetted prohibiting the export Of live
stock, grain and provisions. Coliberg
and other places i'll Cape Colony near
the Free State are known to he eX-
tremely dissatisfied. The English are
daily threatened and some of them are
going cOaStwards for safety. | have
accumulated evidence that il is not
mere street talk. but that there is II
bona fide belief among the Dutch that
the Beers can beat England.
"A prominent Free Slater says: We
are sorry for your soldiers. Our
burgherS will walk over them like
sheep over the veldt' Another Free
Slater said: You may have an even
chance with us if you send 100. 900
men; not less y Dutch lady of the
southwest portion of the colony writes
to a friend: When Paul Kruger has
beaten the English and taken the col
ony | wonder will he conquer England
toOI
1T is the existence of this temper
which makes those here-knOwing the
conditions of life in the TranSvaaI and
now. for the first time. in the Free
Statc-believe that the time has passed
when nominal acceptance of the
British terms would avail for the Eng
lish people TO live in paece in South
Africa"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-30
MARTHuR BACK AT ANGELES
Nine of Our Men Wounded at Porac. Two
Probably FataIIy-Insursent Los.

Nine of Our Men Wounded at POrac, Two
Probably Fatally-Insurgent Loss.
Manila. Sept. 50. 9:i5 a m.-Gener-
ais Otis and Schwan and possibly Gen
erals Lawton and Bates will proceed
To Angeles today. where they may con-
fer with Filipino commissioners.
Two accommodating partiescame into
collision with the insurgents near linus
and four Americans were wounded.
Manila. Sept 20. 5:12 u. m.-General
MacArthur'S command has returned
to Angeles. where Generals MacAr-
thur Wheaton and Wheeler have es-
tablished their headquarters with B.
900 troops. Ii is expected they will
remain there until general advance
is ordered. There are no troops 1T
Porac
Nine Americans were wounded in
yesterdays fighting. two. probably IA
tally. 1t is estimated that fifty i'll
surgentS Were killed or wounded. The
American prisoners are expected here
tomorrow. unless yesterdays whipping
changed Aguinaldo's mind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-30
CLAIRvOYANT AND LIFE READER.


AIRS. BESANT. LOG ATEO AT 4l2 MAIN
w street. Davenport, calls you by your
in name tells every hing yOU want TO know.
= YES your mothers maiden name. tens what
YOU csued for No uo-ey taken un-ess salts
he'd Gives fun name OF your fricnoS. enemies
lie. your cav ire future. and how 10 be success
ful al business law love affairs. arr gz and
eve rytning- " III as tell how To control ana
faScinate tue one you love, or aoy one YOU ad-
ctre. know or II Get. and how 20 have your
want acd wishe> SatiSfi q. bow live con
tented aud Ia 5py the resi- OF your life an be
lucky and fortunate how TO obtain he money
YOU want and what you are best adapted for,
ard how 10 overcome all trouble All told
without asking single question Mrs BeSaut's
predictions are always correct. and never fall
70 come true As tn rusand> of peopie in ever
LAID can testify. Special terTStO callers this
week only AL business and transact ms strict
~ = tnnoentia! Pariors 80 arranged you viii
meet no me II d-sired Consult .tiOns
: ctiV Irgvate- Free free. r = valuable 10
formation you ought 10 know concerning the
arair, of lie Permanent address and nice
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Main street. Davenport Iowa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-30
JouBgKr GOES TO THE FRONT.
Boer Troops Close to the Bcrder-John
Bull Charters ships.


London. Sept 3U.-Ihe Daily Mail
publishes the following dispatch from
Charlestown. Natal: Comma dant
General Joubert and his staff have ar
rived at Wakkerstrom Mex. where 500
Beers are already assembled with ar
tillery. \ force of burghers was de-
trained today about two miles from
the Natal border"
The official statement that no in
formation will be given respecting mil
iTary movements * construed to mean
that important movements areat hand.
The government is actively chartering
transport vessels in every direction.
The eXigencieS of the transport ser
vice are likely to necessitate the con-
tinued piecemeal embarkatiOn of the
troops.
\ London friend of President Kru-
ger has cabled advising him to accept
the British proposals. as there is no
desire on the part of England to take
away BOer independence. and failure
TO comply will mean war. To this
President Kruger replied: 1t is i'm
possible to act on the lines desired
without losing independence"
The special correspondent of The
Morning Post at Dundee. Natal says:
The Beers are surprised at the rapid
advance of the British troops over
rocky ground"
Johannesburg. Sept. :5O.-The Johan-
neSburg Leader says: We believe
that the TranSvaal government is franz
ing an answer TO the charges con
tanned in Mr.. Chamberlain's second
dispatch. \ formal note Will then be
presented to Great Britain. stating that
the TranSvaal is willing to await i'm
periaI suggestion. but that Il further
landing of troops would be considered
an intrusion. leaving the Transvaal
free to take steps to defend its indie
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-30
Lookinss:or IA BAD citizen.

Chippewa Falls. Wis. Sept. 80
Residents of Cadott. ten miles east Of
this city on the Central. have sworn
out a warrant for an Italian who is
travelling through the country under
the name of William Dolman. He Wis
tied Cadott last Sunday and il is said
after entering several saloons and ter
roriZing the proprietors he went upon
the street and with n gun in his hand
practically had things his own way
for nearly an hour. The appearance
of the constable. however. frightened
him away.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-30
New Railway InoorDorated.

indianapolis. Sept. 3O.-ArtiCleS Of in
corporation of the indianapolis and
Fort Wayne railway We're filed with
the secretary of state Thursday. The
capital stock of the company is fixed
at 100000 with the understanding
that this amount may be increased
later on. The first board of directors
to manage the affairs of the company
is to he composed of Crawford Fair
banks. Henry l.. Smith. Alexander
TagGart. Samuel L. Rush and James
T., Roberts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-30
President,s Cousin Killed.

DeadwoOd. =. D., Sept. GOV. G.
Lynn, first cousin of President Nc
kinlcy. was killed yesterday i'll his
cabin in the Galena mining district
nine miles southwest of here. by an
explosion of giant powder. which he
had placed beside the stove to thaw
ont. He lived only few minutes. his
right side being blown away
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-30
LEGAL.
Executors Notice.
Estate of Ellen Ellis, deceased.

The undersigned, having been appointed
eXecutorof the last will and tie stament of Ellen
Ellis late OF the county OF Rock Island,
state OF Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice
that he will appear before the county court OF
Rock Island county. ut the county court room,
in the city of Rock Island. at the November
term, on the first Monday in November nest ,
at which time all persons having clniuls
against said estate are notified and request ed
to attend for the purpose of having the same
adjusted. All persons indebted TO said estate
are requested to make immediate payment to
the undersigned.
Dated this 5th day OF September A. D. 1899.
u. II. ELLIS. Executor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-30
Yellow Fever Report.

Washington. Sept. 3O.-The yellow
fever dispatches to Surgeon General
Wyman last might report three new
cases at New Orleans and five persons
now ill of the fever at CenteIviIIe
Miss. The first frost of the season oc-
CURED at Meridian. Miss. Thursday
night and AT marlborough. Miss
"Wednesday night. 1t is earlier than
usual
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-30

Washington. Sept. a0.-The attorney
general has dispatched a special agent
of the department of Justice to Louis
lana 10 make an official inquiry into
the killing of the five Italians at Talu-
lab some months ago. The last word
from the governor of the state indi-
Gated that he could make no report on
the subject until the grand jury which
meets next January looked into the
Killing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-30
Administrators Notice.
Estate OF Rose Richie. deceased.


The undersigned having been appointed ex-
ecutor. c. T. A. of the estate OF use Kit chile
late of the county OF Rock Island. state of Hi
nois deceased, hereby gives notice that he
will appear before the county court OF Rock
Island county, at the county court room, in the
city of Rock Island, at the December term, on
the firstsMonday in December next at which
time all persons having claims against said
estate are notified and requested to- attend, for
the purpose of having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted TO said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this 10Th day OF September, A. d. 1899.
JAMEs POwERs. Adminstra Q. 7. A.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-30

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