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Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31
THE FEAR OF A MOUSE.
One Instance Where 1t Made Luna-
tic of Woman.

n
A mouse has long been known to be
the bitterest enemy of womankind.
Just why the average run of feInininity
ghould fear such helpless, harmless
little creature cannot be explained.
During the civil war famous female
spy was betrayed through the instru-
mentality of a mouse The woman was
masquerading as boy and succeeded
admirably in deceiving the enemy un-
til one evening while dining with
c.-tv of men at a farmhouse black
mouse jumped from a cupboard to the
table, almost in the face of the sup
posed boy. With shrill feminine
Shrek the spy threw up her arms and
rushed across the room, and, sprlnglng
on a couch, went into Mysteries from
sheer fright The men, of course, sus-
pected her and, rather than be searched,
she confessed, but by the aid of the 10y
al old farmer and his wife she made her
escape in the night.
a well known woman physician OF
Chicago SAYS she can do any kind OF
surgical work without a tremor, but
the sight of a mouse turns her strange
" i'll and thoroughly ''unwomans' her.
Another woman has such a terror OF
mice that she recently went insane
through fright at one of the wee crea-
lures. The woman was sweeping her
cellar when a mouse darted out from
an old barrel and ran about her feet
She tried to step on it and beat at it
with her broom, calling piteously to
her little boy to help her. But the boy,
thinking she was in fun, frightened
the terrified mouse toward the woman
whenever it tried to get away. At
length the 10Y rushed at it in earnest
and the mouse darted under the wom-
ans skirts and she fell to the floor in
sensible. only to lose her mind when at
length consciousness returned TO her.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31
IT'S IMPOSSIBLE
To Disprove Facts. 1t is Decidedly Easy
to Verify Rock Island Opinion.

Nothing by way of introduction
could be added to the experiences and
opinions given below, which could
increase their value. Rock Island peo-
pie can safely be left to draw their
own conclusions based on such con-
vincing proof as this citizen offers.
What is there lacking in evidence like
his to satisfy a dyed-in-the-wool
dou biting Thomas?
Mr.. Louis Range, of 72S Seven
teenth street, retired. says: There
is nothing like experience to prove the
real worth of remedy. For years |
suffered from kidney troubles, tried
different remedies and used plasters,
but | got no relief that was permanent
until | used Doan's Kidney Pills.
There was n weakness and such, terri
BILE pains through my kidneys that 1
could not sit down or get up without
feeling terrible shooting twinges.
Whenever / caught cold it always set
tied in my kidneys and aggravated the
pain One dav | was complaining
about my back to Mr.. Wivill, of 1911
Seventh avenue, and he told me that
Doan's Kidney Pills had cured his
backache and ne advised me to try
them. l bought supply at Marshall
& Fishers drug store, in all five boxes,
and found them just as my friend
had represented. They relieved the
pain in my back and restored the ac-
ton of the Kidneys"
Doan's Kidney Pills are for sale by
all dealers, price so cents. Mailed by
Fcster-MIlburn company, Buffalo, N.
Y, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name Doan's and
take no other.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31
ASDALUSIA AIRINGs.

Andalusia, MAY 30.-There will be
strawberry and ice cream sociable
in the town hall Wednesday evening,
June Z, given by the ladies for the
benefit of the Baptist church.
The button factory has been closed
for short time.
Mr. Murdock, of Illinois City, was
in our village Monday.
Misses Blanche and Myrtle Bur
goyne are visiting friends in Rock ISL
and.
Mr.. and Mrs. Caster. of Marston
spent Sunday with the latter's mother,
Mrs. Peterson.
Mrs. Charles Ruge, of Milan, is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Mosher.
Quite a number of our young peo-
pie attended the dance at Infelt's last
Saturday evening.
Rev. Marshall preached Memorial
sermon Sunday evening for the old
veterans of our village.
Miss Alys Brookman, who has been
visiting relatives in Central City,
Iowa, returned home last week.
Lewis Strohmcier. Edward Stropes
and Earl Finley have gone to Musca-
tine, where they expect to work in the
button factory.
Prof. Runner has returned home.
the school closing last Friday. Miss
Stacy, the primary teacher, returned
to her home in lie Claire Sunday
Mr.. Claypool, of Blue Grass, Iowa,
who is to teach the higher room of
our school for the coming year, has
rented the house owned by Mr.. Mounts
and expects to move soon. Miss
Stacy is to teach the primary room
for the coming year.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31

The republican battle is on down in
Ohio. Mark Hanna is to be on hand
and take part, of course. Much in
dignation prevails among party men,
bers in the state over what they as
sert is the act of craftiness on the
presidents part in issuing the civil
service exemption order for the pre-
meditated purpose of placing in Han =
mas hands offices for distribution in
swinging the state of the president
the presidents waY.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31
BeHny'S Eaf.ure.

Benny. the 4year- member of the
family, had been trained to believe in
the deep water form of baptism This is
believed to be the reason why he was
trying to plunge the household cat into
bucket of water The animal resisted.
II howled and scratched and clawed and
used violent language. Finally Benny.
with his hands covered with scratches
and with tears in his eyes, gave it up.
Darn youl' he said. .'Go an be a
Methods if you want toP'-Chicago
Tribune
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31

THE coupons to the tickets used by
Admiral Dewey in his passage west
ward to take command of the Pacific
fleet that won the battle of Manila
have been collected. Dewey paid full
fare for two persons every mile of the
way from Washington to San Fran
cisco, not a pass or half fare ticket
having been taken up from him.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31

Gov. STANLEY, of Kansas, has de-
cided to try the conditional pardon
plan on the better grade of prisoners
in the state penitentiary. The con-
ditions are that the persons released
shall not drink, gamble or loaf.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31

To cure piles, strike at the root
that's the way. DeWitt's Witch Haz-
el Salve strikes at the root-it re-
moves the cause quickly and perma-
nently. Don't squander time and
money trying to remove the effects
For sale by 7. H Thomas, A. j. Reiss
and NJ. E. Bahnsen, druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31

SPEAKER REED is causing somewhat
of a sensation in Paris with his lum-
bering gait, immense size, Yankee
twang and peculiar drawl.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31

JAMES BRYCE is making a study of
the government of colonies by repub-
lies which is to have special applica-
tion to the United States.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31

THREE Grand Army veterans in
different parts of the country yester-
day fell dead while engaged in paying
the annual tribute to departed COM
rides.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31

INSTEAD of the Philippine courts
being reformed, the Spanish courts in
the islands are to be reformed.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31
A Warm Friend.

Foley's Collie Cure is very hot, but
when diluted it is warm friend in
deed to those suffering from bowel
complaints. It never fails. % and
so cents.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31

Romans, picti. painted Names
and Their Meaning"
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31
Happy is He That
ChaStens Himself. ~

Self Christening at one time
meant that the body suas to
be disregarded, despised and
eUen injured. Today IT means
that it is to be cared for and
protected, made "beautIul,
entire and clean. - To do
this. the messenger that
Oisits eUery part of the body
mast be able to furnish good
material to the organs under
his care and supervision.
This messenger is blood, that wonder
full life-giver. If you want to protect
yourself and want your blood to be
quick and active, cleanse it OF impuri-
ties. Hoods Sarsaparilla does that to
perfection, and it is unfailing. Nature
seems to have set this remedy apart to
make the blood pure.
Dyspepsia My husband doctored
long time for dyspepsia with only tempo
rary relief. The first bottle of Hoods Sarsa-
parilla helped and the second cured him.
1t cured my sick headaches" Mrs. MARY
a. CLARK. Wilmington, VT.
Pneumonia -" After an attack Of
pneumonia my husband did not gain
strength until he took Hoods Sarsaparilla.
1t made a new man of him Mother had
the grip and Hoods restored her strength"
Mrs. HENRY o. TAYLOR, New Canaan, Conn.
Rosy Cheeks II have good health
and rosy cheeks, thanks to Hoods Sarsapa-'
rilla. 1t builds me up in the spring and
saves doctors bills" MARY \. BURKE, Goa
East Clair Street, Indianapolis, Ind.
Run Down -"As great medicine to
restore strength / recommend Hoods Sar-
saparilla. / take it spring and fall and
whenever feel tired and run down. 1t re-
moved my pimples.' ANNETTE MEssERLE,
1910 Atlantic St., st. Paul, Mimi.
Blindness -" About four years ago my
boy lost his sight, after whooping cough.
They were bloody and watery for months.
AS a last resort tried Hoods SarSaparilla.
Four bottles brought back his sight and
nine cured him completely" Mrs. p.
RENNER, 80 Walnut St., Buffalo, n. Y.
IHo,Sf Co. .lp
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31

FREEPoRT yesterday laid the corner
stone for a so, 900 city hall.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31

ENOR SALE-NINE-ACRE FRUIT FARM.
Il All kinds of fruit: good buildings; near
town. a bargain for some one if taken soon.
Gordon & Bowman.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31

E1OR SALE-AT SACRIFICE, 4o-A GRE
Il farm near town. Lots of fElit. To be
sold cheap to settle an estate. Here is a bar
gain cheap for cash. No trade. Gordon &
Bowman.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31

NOR SALE-LOT ON SOUTHEAST COR
II ner Ninth avenue and Twenty-Second
street; terms to suit buyer. Address 7. j.
Halpin, 500 Main street. st. Louis, Mo.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31
FOR SALE

NOR SALE-A LOT LOCATED IN THE
II best block on Third avenue. Apply of
Reidy Bros.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31

TOR SALE-NEW S-ROOM HOUSE. SEW
II er, waterworlIS well. ciStern and good
barn ut 2S0S Five -and-a ha'f aven e. Apply on
premises.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31

L1OR SALE-A GENTLE HORSE SUTTA-
y bic for lady to drive. Apply at 1901
Thirty-seventh street.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31

Z OR SALE-TWO-STORY BRICK RESI-
dence with modern improvements. In
quire ut 637 Seventeenth street. Terms lib
eIaL
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31
WANTED.

"ANTED-Tw GIRLS AT THE GEM
w laund-y. Apply at once
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31

ENOR SALE-TwO NICE HOMES ON THIRD
IL avenue. one $500. the other Sl.IOO; paving
paid for. Inquire at ITO Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31

WANTED-BOARDER CHOICE ROOMS
w and board at s226 Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31

yNANTED-A GOOD GIRL FOR GENERAL
w housework ut 20 Sixteenth street
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31
MISCELLANEOUS.

LNINE ROOMS AND GOOD BOARD AT 4205
Il Fifth avenue On street car line. Beau
tiful place to spend the summer. Bath, etc.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31

LIOR SALE-COAL IN ANY QUANTITY
u of so bushels or over at - - per ION. de-
HVered Q. o. u. to any part of the city Leave
orders at Commercial house barber shop, Rock
Island or Enos James. Milan
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31

LNOR SALE-CHEAP LOTS IN M'MAS-
II ter's addition, old baseball grounds These
lots will be sold from S4O0 upward; small
amount down. balance on long time at 8 per
cent. Retdy Bros, room T. Mitchell Lynde
building
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31

WANTED-TWO WOMEN COLLECTORS AND
w solicitors for Rock Island. Permanent
positions. - Mitchell s Lynde building. be-
tween and p
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31

II OST-ON TWENTY SEVENTH STREET
IL between Eight-and- -a-balf and Ninth ave
nues. i pair OF gold spectacles- Finder will
please return to THE ARGUS office.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31

"ANTED-A GIRL FOR GENERAL
w housework Call at TOl Fourth avenue
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31

Subscribe for The ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31

"ANTED-A MAN OF GOOD APPEAR
w anCe. Call ut Room =, 30I Twentieth
street, between and p. m, Thursdays be-
tween and p.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31

WANTED TO BUY ABOUT $50 CORD
w of ha d wood Apply TO Olof Atkinson,
30Ss Tenth Avenue.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31

GALES ESNEN-(CALLING On ANY LINE
- OF trade city or country We have best
side line ever offered: over $50 different styles
OF the handsOmest calendars ever put on the
market; most liberal commissions offered 30
per cent. Agents can easily make $40 to 800
weekly. Guaranteed the best line 20 be found
anywhere Give references The American
Novelty company, S09 and 81 Broad way, Cin-
cinnaii, Ohio
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31

WTANTEO Two GOOD CANVASSERS
w t"se inStallment goods, S25 Twentieth
street, Rock Island. Ill
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31

"ANTED-PUPILSI IN FREEHAND AND
w mechanical drawing. Pen and ink
china painting and new method of water col
Cbildren'S class Saturday afternoons
with first lesson and material free. Glass in
the evening. Lessons 30 cents. Miss Platt
studio 606 Eighteenth street.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31

| "ANTED-LOCAL SOLICITING AGENT
w for accident insurance: one who can de-
vote Sufficient time to the business to make it
profitable. Address ''E M ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31

"ANTED-PCPILSw WISHING TO TAKE
w private lessons in daucing can do so by
enQuiring at 27l0 Fifth avenue. Jones.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31

MONEY TO LOAN-CHATTEL MORT.
XNl gage loans by w Fl. Eastman. f7i2 Sec
ond avenue, without publicity removal He
also u axes coilectionS-hard ones speciality
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31

RELIABLEOIL SALES
w man. on commission orSalary. Address
Quaker OIL and Implement company, Cleveland,
Ohio.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31

"ANTED-LAUND NDRY GIRL. PASTRY
w girl and Mattresses. at Black Hawk inI.,
Watch Tower. Apply ut Harper house.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-05-31

| WANTED - STU ALTON BY HOUSE
| w keeper. Excellent economist and IL an
| ager; trained in care of children. Good seam
| tress Good home. Address giving full par
| ticulars. A SO, care of ARGUS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-28
Effort for Democratic Harmony in Rich
mond and Lancaster.

Warsaw. Va. Sept q At a meet
ing Of the Democratic committee OF
Richmond county, held at this pl ace
yesterday, the following preamble and
resolutions were unanimously adopted
whereas, the Democratic convention
which assembled at Downings on the
10Th instant for the purpose OF nonl-
mating a candidate for the House OF
Delegates for the counties Of Lancaster
and Richmond, made no nomination
thus leaving the party in said legisla'
tive district without candidate; 1t is
hereby
"Resolved, /. That in order to pro-
mote harmony in the ranks Of the party
and to bring about the nomination ot
Democratic candidate from the afore-
said counties. who will command the
united support Of the party, the Demo-
cratic committee of Lancaster county Is
hereby requested to appoint a commit
tee. to be composed Of three Of its mem
bers, to meet and confer with ike
committee. to be appointed by this
committee, for the purpose Of making
such an agreement and taking such ac-
ton as may enable the Democrats OF
these two counties to nominate can
didate.
%. In the event that the committees
herein provided for shall fail to arrive
at any agreement or conclusions within
the spirit or intent Of these resolutions,
it is the sense Of this committee that
the State Central Democratic Commit
tee, shall forthwith be appealed to, and
requested to take cognizance OF the
matter. and reoonvene the delegates to
the Downing convention with view
to the naming Of a Democratic candi'
date by legally constituted conven.
ton duly assembled for that purpose.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-28
Lentz Calls Roosevelt a Liar,

Congressman John J. Lentz has made
the following reply to Gov. Roosevelt's
charge in his Akron speech that Lentz
expressed in his speech at New York
recently fervent wish for Aguinaldo's
success:
when Gov. Roosevelt said today at
Akron that Congressman Lentz the
other day expressed fervent hopes for
the success Of Aguinaldo. and therefore
for the ruin Of the American army, be
was guilty of threefold indecency.
"First-He comes into Ohio with a
lie in his mouth against me upon which
he bases his argument in favor Of i'm
perialism.
" Second He proves himself worse
than q demagogue in not being able to
make q plausible argument without
resorting to falsehoods.
land third-He could do better in
staying at home and bringing the 80.
600. 600 canal thieves Of his own politi.
cal party to trial and conviction and
thus make good some Of his promises
when he ran as a reform candidate fol
Governor Of New York.
II expressed no hope for Aguinaldo''
success, nor for the ruin Of the Ameri
can army, and Roosevelt knew al
much.
"what l expressed was quotation
from the language of John Sherman
when he said: Our war in the Philip
pines is Unnecessary. uncalled for and
unjust 1t is evident from this rount
robin from John Sherman, as we'll 81
those from Andrew Carnegie, SENATOR
Mason and Hoar. Boutwell, and Ed
/ munds and other Republicans tina
many good citizens think there is som'
justice on the side of those lighting TO
liberty in the Philippines "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-28
Pension Frauds.

4 A letter to the New York Times from
Washington O. II Ohio, signed IAN
Ola aold,ar 4, savs Ns>.s
Yesterday sixteen old soldiers were
seen on a corner in our city and every
one of them drunk. They (the sixteen)
never do a days work, swear TO one
another's pension papers, and when
they get pensions they get and stay
drunk as lords" as long as their PEN
sion money lasts. while their wives
wash TO keep the family in fuel and
provisions Now, who Is TO blame !:
Pension laws are too lax.
Yesterday | got letter from an old
soldier who served two years, and was
never out Of Ohio, and he wanted me
to make an affidavit to enable him TO
get an increase Of pension. He wan ed
me TO swear knew Of him having piles
and chronic diarrhea. lie was a COR
poral in the same company with me.
he never did days duty excepting as
a corporal, yet thirty four years after
ward wants me TO swear 30 his allie
ton. have not seen him since we
were discharged, July 3. 1865. Another
case of another man IN the same COM
pany and regiment | saw in the pa
pers some six months ago that his pen
sion had just been increased from $l'
to ga a month. When We left the
army the last mentioned man had never
been sick TO my knowledge. l lived in
the same county with him for twenty
years and never heard Of his being sick.
He WAS the finest specimen Of physical
manhood 10 be found in his township.
He was never out Of the State as SOL
der had good clothes, good barracks
to live in, and as good provisions as
possible for q soldier to have. and yet
he is getting nearly dollar a day PEN
sion.
when we are between fifty and six
ty years old the inhrmltles VI lie oegln
70 show up, and we guess twas our
soldier life that was the cause OF 1t, and
Immediately apply for pension or an
increase of pension. l know dozen
cases just as doubtful as the above. l
am a Republican. l never held any
office; l never tried to get one, but l
do believe the party in power should
purge the pension rolls Of all such as
are proved frauds. Let all honest men
stand together for the good Of the Amer
lean Government, and if any one is re-
ported as fraud. let him submit to re-
examination, and, if not eatitled to it,
let it be taken away from him.
lone Of our pension examiners has
been at me at least four times to apply
for a pension saying L can get you
a good big one l can give names oil
all the above if you think necessary. y
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-28
South Atlantic Station Not Fit to be a
Flag oficer's Command.

A Washington dispatch to the n. Y.
Herald says: Friends Of Admiral Schley
find in an official report made to the
Navy Department by Rear Admiral j.
G. Walker. now chairman OF the 18th
milan Canal Commission, some cogent
reasons for opposing the execution OF
the orders assigning him to command
the South Atlantic station. Schley'
however, seems happy in the thought
of again going to sea. Admiral Walker
in his report says:
II venture to repeat the recommen-
dation, which / have previously made
to the department, that this station
should cease TO be flag officers COM
mand. The duties are inadequate to a
flag officers rank and position, and the
expense is unnecessary. The new YES
sells OF our navy can be more economi'
cally maintained aud can render better
service elsewhere.
Il would recommend keeping a small
vessel Of light draught, preferably 9
special service vessel, in the River
Platte. and sending once a year yes
sell from the North Atlantic Squadron
to this coast, thence TO the Cape Of
Good Hope, up along the east coast Of
Africa and back home through the Suei
| Canal and the Mediterranean, occupy
ing year in the cruise. Round trip'
of this kind would have many advan
tages, would perform efficiently the
cruising service required in time Of
peace. and would involve only thu
absence of one ship at time from tn
| home surroundings.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-28
The Olympia at Hampton.

Norfolk. Va, Sept. 26.-The North
Atlantic Squadron will escort the flag
ship Olympia to Hampton Roads next
week. This was ordered by the Navy
Department at the earnest suggestion
OF the Norfolk committee, which sug-
pested to President Mckinley the fitness
Of having the famous cruiser follow
Admiral Dewey and anchor in the deep
water nearest the Capital, the welcom-
ing home squadron accompanying her.
Thousands Of visitors are expected at
Norfolk and Old Point Comfort to see
the Olympia. as we'll as the ships OF the
North Atlantic Squadron, all war-worn
heroes. This is the home squadron 8
first visit to the Hampton Roads rem
devious since the battle Of Santiago
and its coming is scarcely less OF an
event than that Of the Olympia Ad'
mirsl Farquhar, commandant OF the
Norfolk Navy Yard. will probably raise
his fl W on the New York as commander
OF the feet while the squadron is here,
succeeding Admiral Sampson. who
goes to Boston Navy Yard the week
after.
Assistant Secretary Of the Navy AL
len notified Senator Martin, OF Virgins
last night that the squadron will be In
Hampton Roads between the End and
9th Of October.
The oc ,asion is to be made grand
| holiday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-28
Dewey Arrives.

New York. September 26.-Admiral
George Dewey arrived off New York at
dawn and the Olympia is now anchored
in American waters in the light OF
Sandy Hook.
The first shout Of welcome was from
the pilots land crew of pilot boat
No. 7, fifteen miles south OF the
Hook lightship 1t happened to be
Pilot John Peterson's turn, and at o 80
A. NJ. he was put aboard the Olympia
and brought her around the Hook and
into the lower bay.
The marine observers along the
coast had sighted the Olympia in the
first light of the morning. The shore
batteries of Fort Hancock, manned by
gunners, called from breakfast, let
DOSE seventeen guns
The flagship replied with twenty
one and let 90 her anchors not far
from where the cup challenger sham
rock is mOored.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-28
DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE
Five Contested Nominations to Be Disposed
OF.

Richmond, Va, Sept o. Chairman
Ellyson expects a full attendance at
the meeting Of the State committee to
be held here Thursday The executive
committee OF ten will meet with the
State committee The session promises
TO be a long and interesting one There
will be at least FIVE contests heard. Mr.
Ellyson has received letters requesting
him to lay before the committee for ad'
iustment the differences that have
arisen in Isle Of Wight. Charlotte, Shen-
andoah, and Lancaster These cases
all involve the local party organization
aud upon the decisions reached depend
four house and one senate nomination.
Ii is expected that both sides in each
case will be represented, and II this is
the case, the meeting will bring To
Richmond many prominent Democrats.
The politicians will begin to arrive to-
night. Secretary Britton is already
here