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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20
Railroad Notes.

p. S. Eustis. general passenger
agent of the Burlington road, with
bout fifty of his travelling and other
passenger agents, are making a tour
of inspection of that system. Their
route will be st. Paul. Billings. Hele-
ma and Butte. returning by Denver,
Lincoln and Omaha.
Western roads have concluded not
to knock out the special rates that
have been made on the leading COM
modities and put them in the regular
classification. The object of the east
ern roads in making the change was
TO secure II material advance in the
rates on those articles without Great
ing too much criticism. The action
of the western roads will make it hard
for the eastern lines TO maintain the
greatly expanded rate. The western
roads, in considering the matter,
found that 4 few articles, like lum Der
and grain, 'uld stand reasonable
advance, but that it would retard the
growth of the western country if
higher rates were made on agricul-
tural implements and other articles
specially needed by the farmers. They
decided that if a few articles needed
an advance in rates it would be bet
ter to make the advance in the regu-
lar way than by changing commodity
rates into class rates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20
Life and Death Fight.

w. A. Hines, of Manchester, Iowa,
writing of his almost miraculous es-
cape from death, says: Exposure
after measles induced serious lung
trouble, which ended in consumption.
| had frequent hemorrhages and
coughed night and day. All my doc
tors said L must soon die. Then
began 10 use DIR. Kings New Discov-
cry for Consumption, which COM
pletely cured me. l would not be
without it even if it cost So bottle.
Hundreds have used it on my recon-
mendation and all say it never fails
to cure throat, chest and lung trou-
bles." Regular size so cents and 81.
Trial bottles free at Hartz & Ulle-
meyers drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20
THE ROCK RIVER PROJECT.
The Rockford scheme TO Connect with
the Hennepin.

The Rockford scheme TO Connect With
the Hennepin.
Saturday Mayor f w. Brown, of
Rockford, issued call for a conven-
ton of delegates from the river cities
to be held in Rockford Thursday. Nov.
%, at 10 a. III. to take formal action
before congress relative to the pro-
posed Hennepin canal connection up
Rock river. All delegations are to in
clude the mayor, eX-ofiicio and two
delegates for each 1000 iDha bitants,
also Representatives of the press, the
delegates TO be named by the mayor.
Invitations were also sent to Maj.
Marshall, of Chicago. who prepared
the plans for the Hennepin canal:
Mai. Willard, of Chicago, his success
sor; Capt. l.. l.. Wheeler, of Sterling,
who is in charge of construction
work on the canal, and others. The
convention will send a committee to
Washington. Congressman Hit and
Reeves and others favor the project.
The Hennepin. as is known, makes
use of several miles of Rock river, on
its lower or western section. The
feeder line of the canal, by which it
is supplied with water, taps it just
above the dam that is to be built at
Sterling. This dam will back the
water up Rock river almost to Dixon,
something over n score of miles above
Sterling. With a little work it will
enable boats that reach Sterling over
the feeder line to 90 to Dixon, also.
The section between Sterling and the
point lower down where the western
section of the canal leaves the chan
mel of the river will not be available
for purposes OF navigation, hence
the scheme among the people of Rock
ford to extend the benefits of the
canal from Sterling, not merely to
Dixon, but farther on, to Rockford,
something like 90 miles above Ster-
ling. and almost at the northern
boundary of the state of Illinois.
The project will thus receive an
impetus which will launch it for
mally on its way to realization. In
the last two weeks w. SeatOn, NJ. A.
Beal, l.. A. Weyburn. +. II. X .eler.
aud others of Rockford committee,
have visited Sterling, Rock Falls. |
Oregon, Byron and other river points,
where the greatest interest has been
in the project at mass
1t was. indeed, this project, faith
cred as it is by Editor w. l.. Eaton.
of the Rockford Register Gazette, that |
brought the visit to Rock Island
few weeks since of Congressman
Hit. Reeves and Prince and Maj.
Marshall
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20
Sues for DauRhter.s Lie.

Edward Begalke, father of Hattie
Begalke, the 9-year-old girl who was
killed Oct. so by being run over in
Moline by loaded wood wagon owned
by the Channel Ice company, has re-
tanned W. Il. Moore to institute a suit
for IS, 900 damages against the COM
pany. The grounds upon which the
claims for damages are based are that
the company was at fault in driving
its wagons hitched AS they were
through the streets, tempting children
to a ride on the perilous seat upon the
tongue. Other causes worthy of re-
dress are alleged. 1t is probable that
settlement will be effected out of
court
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20

52-inch English coating, finished
alike on both sides, regular
price 81, Thanksgiving
sale, per yard ...... z5C
Black Dress Goods.
3S-inch black Henrietta,
Thanksgiving sale price
per yard ........... I0c
3S-inch black imported serge,
made of the finest Australian
wool, color guaranteed.
Thanksgiving sale price,
per yard .... $50
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20
Trust Those Who Have Tried.

l suffered from catarrh of the worst
kind and never hoped for cure, but
Ely's Cream Balm seems to do even
that.-Oscar Ostrom, rs Warren
street. Chicago, III.
suffered from catarrh: it got so
bad l could not work; used EIy's
Cream Balm and am entirely we'll
A. G. Clarke, 341 Shawmut avenue,
Boston, Mass.
The Balm does not irritate or cause
sneezing Sold by druggists at so cents
or mailed by Ely Brothers, 30 Warren
street, New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20
FIERcEST OF THE SEASON.
How Smith Met Jones" at Harper's
Theatre Last Night.

! Theatre Last Night.
; About The fiercest effort in the amuse-
ment line that has been offered to
Rock Island audience the present sea-
son occurred al Harper's theatre last
night under the title of How Smith
Met Jones" The play-if it can be
called such-has 4 catchy name, and
the Sunday night crowd turned out
with a smile of expectancy. But an
ticipation was turned to suspicion as
soon as the curtain rolled up on the
opening act, and the operation that
ensued was painful. Eight people
partici pated in the conspiracy. Incl
dental to the play there were special
ties, a man and a woman each taking
a turn at attempting to vocaliZe in
harmony with the orchestra. The
gallery gods are easily satisfied when
it comes to singing and dancing, bus
these turns" they refused to pass
over with the stamp of approval.
They Kissed. How Smith Met Jones"
is supposed to be a comedy, but
as produced by the gang OF barn
stormers that had the nerve to
brace the footlights of Harper's thea
tire last night, it is n parody, coun-
terfeit on the English language-au
insult to the Intelligence of the thea
tre-going public. 1t is a shame that
the public is obliged 10 submit to such
imposition. There should be a means
of protection, and doubtless there is.
if managers of theatres will but act
together and notify one another of the
coming of these bands of cheap skates.
How Smith Met Jones" showed in
Moline Saturday night, giving no bet
ter satisfaction than here, and Mana
ger Miller could easily have ascer- |
tanned the facts and locked his house
in the faces of the invaders. and by |
doing so win the gratitude of his pat
rons. Whatever little profit is made |
out of these companies is lost many |
times over by sacrificing the conf
dence Of patrons. 1t seems only one |
thing will turn the transformers away |
from Rock Island, and thai is a new
theatre, and that is coming.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20
Gents furnishings.
Ready. Aim! Fire!


We are ready, and it is our aim to
fire at the public prices for proof that
we are strictly in it in gents fur
nishing goods. We have just opened
our new fall and winter lines of gents
fancy colored shirts in plain blue and
circular stripes, all colors, and are
going to run them in this Thanksgiv-
ing sale at close margin prices.
Line l. White body shirts with col
ored bosom, in blue and pinks,
Thanksgiving sale. .......... 4SC
Line 2. Assorted blue and pink
body shirts with white circular
stripes, come in long and short
bosoms, and detached cuffs, Il
strictly new and nobby shirt,
Thanksgiving sale. O0C
Line ). Plain blue, the new thing,
two attachable collars and
pair of cuffs. Thanksgiving sale Z5C
Line /. Best percale, Numbered, two
collars and pair of cuff, in blue and
black circular stripes, the shirt you
are in the habit of paying $40 for
(see our window 90 i'll this
sale at csc and ... .. SOC
UnIaundered White Shirt.
We are going to run in this sale
our Garland at ........... soc
You know what that means, a shirt
you usually pay 75c for. Stock up
while you have the opportunity.
One more case of that I5c heavy
fleece lined underwear for this sale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20

N2! pattern cloths. beached satin damasS with nap
klnS TO match, new assorted patterns. worth ST.
THANKSGIVING price, per
tSX,2 pattern cloths, new assorted patterns 81
THANKSGIVING price each.
~ wide. So long extra heavy satin damaSk rattern
cloth with a napkins To match, worth : ThaniS
giving sale price per
yards wide and yards long. satin damasl pattern
cloth with a napkins to match, worth ST.. Thanks
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20
Thanksgiving Sale of High-C|ass Dress Goods and Silks

Priestley's celebrated black
dress goods, 81 and $1.25
quality, Thanksgiving
sale, per yard ... z5C
50-inch black cheviot, sponged
and shrunk, regular price 81,
Thanksgiving sale price,
per yard. ....... E. S5c
46-inch black Drap D'ete, regu-
lar price $l.25, Thanks
giving sale price, per I'd. LOO
Silk Sale-19-inch China silk in
cardinal, Nile green. pink,
yellow and blue, Thanks
giving sale price, per yd- CSC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20
Tho AppetIte Ola Goat

Is envied by all poor dysPeptics
whose stomach and liver are out Of
order. All such should know that DIR.
Kings New Life Pills, the wonderful
stomach and liver remedy. gives a
splendid appetite, sound digestion and
a regular bodily habit that insures
perfect health aud great energy. Only
% cents, at Hartz d Ulllemeyer's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20

LOO
1850

19-inch satin in all colors, suitable for
fancy work. Thanksgiving
sale price, per yard. e.. soc
p inch black satin duchess. regular
price Csc, Thanksgiving sale
price, per yard ........... Z5C
24-inch satin duchess in all colors,
good value at 81, Thanks
giving sale price, yer yard SIC
21-inch black satin duchess and peau
de sole, all silk, aud wear guar
antced, regular price $l.25,
Tor this sale ............... Csc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20
For Over Fifty Yesrn

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup hi s
been used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea. rs
cents 8 bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20

36-inch silk striped plaids, regular
price Soc. Thanksgiving sale
price, per yard ............. CSC
42-inch jamestown worsted suitings,
regular price soc, Thanksgiv-
ing sale price. per yard. SOC
54-inch ladies' cloth all-wool, in the
leading colors, regular price
65c, Thanksgiving sale, yard 4SC
10 inch all-wool homespun, one of the
popular fabrics of the season, regu-
lar price Csc, Thanksgiving
sale price, per yard ......... soc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-20
CrOCkery Department.
Grand Thanksgiving Sale.

OF Dinner Sets. line China and Glassware
We believe that you will say that we are cor
rect whcl we state that IL Is the dc.irC of
everybody to have fine outlay for the
THANKSGIVING dinner Each year we have made
IL special effort to place before our customers
some specia' bargains and this season finds Us
with larger and finer array OF spc .ial offer
lnES- Glance Owe your china and glass. make
Il note OF what you ccd, AN then come to us
and We Will supply what /, lacking.
Dinner sets \ big line OF open stock pat
terns to select from Dinner sets made up in
any uLber OF pieces and matched if broken
Dinner set of lCO pieces. In fine Scmi-china.
decorated IN pink ana green with gold lin
iugS. This pattern il Of the t. nous l.aughlin
maze and each piece warrant d.
For this sale, or sold in any numbCrIF n g.
of pieces nj same ratC...-......... -. = -
A good quality of cups and sauccrs, in OOC
plain white. per Scs-.-............. - ~
a good quality dinner plate ut DC each E~
IA pam WHITE. ...----''- -.''''''...- ~
Here is the real thi' in the shape OF salt and
pepper shakers. For this sale a fine cry stal
sal ana pepper shaker with nttTl NJ
silver tops IN I miss the m Tn-
ca ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ...--..-...- w
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-08-05

nors OF other states nav do differently
What Of ourselves? We now fId lynch
ing a mania. both among white and
colored. This is wrong. Lyncning In any
form is brutality. subyerung law. ok
grac.ng civilization. undermining the
foundations OF our great republic: It f.
cruelty equaIling that q sioeria's mines.
Cuba's oppressed land OF the sul;an's
persecu;iHg Armenians- Any man guilty
90 such crimes again ! say should die
but by due process a iaS. Let Us. ny
race, improve the time. let Us make our
boys good citizens, ~ Cur girls good
housewives let Us ct homes. bank a.
counts. rally h0ldings. This helps q
create sentiment in our favor. Let u
look a!nT. let Us struggle. hbo-. truSt
God. Let us turn our backs toward ire
darkness. o,,r faces toward the Eight 81 J
under the star OF hoPs prose ute cu-
way. This done. wc help ourselves. ~
help America. We use ard as a grea, Pe7-
PIE stu developing greatness I'll al
the Yeas Of time are ,osi On the stsr-ai
shores Of God"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-08-05
SALE Joe PAICHEN
He Ii Vow Owned By q Pennsylvania
Man

While the lesser lights Of the sulky
engaged In furnishing the sport at the
Grand circuit meeting at Columbus, Ohio.
last Tuesday. one OF the top sawyers at
the lateral gait changed owners at the
longest price ever paid at private sale for
a PAGER Joe Patchen. the black stallion
that ranks with John r. Gentry as Star
Pointers rival, was the subject OF this
Important transaction
Hy Harris. Of Johnstown, Pa, a young
turnman, who came into a fortune not
long ago by the death Of his father,
bought Patchen for $4,000. John DECKER
son will train the Patchen horse, which
he has driven In races while Marks own
ed HIM. A dispatch from Columbus. Ohio
SAYS: ''In the trial this forenoon DECKER
son worked his new pupil in 2.O6lz, going
slow at the half. and then coming home
IN 1.O02, the last quarter at Log Clip.
Two years ago this noted campaigner de-
feated Star Pointer over this track. and
reduced his record to 2oiik.
He afterwards cut this a quarter OF
second against time, and Is supposed to
he good for a mile in even two minutes.
Joe Patchen also holds the record on
half-mile track and 20 wagon. while he
has raced considerably for five seasons,
He is booked to meet Gentry and serch-
light at Rochester on Aug. is. which Is
his first engagement this year.
Another purchase was that OF the bay
geldiag Pilot Evans. by n. W. Hubinger.
OF New Haven. for 5000 He was down
- start in the I'll trot. but as the Con-
nec;icut plunger had backed Royal Baron
10 the tune OF $3.50. he let his new step
per remain in the stable After laying
up two heats The Baron made q showing
OF his field without having 10 get very
near his Cleveland record OF al
Alask. from Providence, cut his mark
- 31iR IN the first heat and was the
chief opponent % the tavorite. In an or
binary lot OF 21s PAGERS Free Bond prov
ed the best, as Americans az even money
in the first pools collapsed after securing
one heat. There was not enough daylight
10 end the 30 pace but the crack Cana
dian Ace looks q sure winner.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-08-05

Laura Riley, tire fine young mare OF Mr.,
Henry schad's. wen second money in the
AS tOtting race AZ Fort Scott yesterday.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-08-05
MISS IVY PINE
WHO sULCIDED AT JOPLIN WELL
KNOWN HERE.
Made Her Home with Mrs. Moran OF
S25 North Waco,

Miss Ivy Pine. brief mention Of whose
death BY suicide at Joplin. Mo-, was
made in the Eagle, was a resident OF
Wichita until a few weeks ago. Her
home, however, is in lola, where she has
a mother. stepfather, and several sisters
and brothers. Part OF the time Miss Pine
resided here she, made her home with
Mrs. Moran at 525 North Waco avenue.
On the 18th OF last April she became very
i'll with erysipelas. which had settled in
her face. City Physician Jordan sent
her to st. Francis hospital and she was
there for several weeks, during which
time there were times when IL was
thought she would die. Miss Pine was so
very anxious to retain her home with Mrs.
Moran that It is thought she left the hos
pital too soon, and she did not seem to
regain her Former health. After she had
remained with Mrs. Moran a few days
she secured place with a Mrs. Diamond,
in the north part Of the city, where she
got good wages for a while. Finally she
went back to Mrs. Moran and told her
she was going to her mother at lola, as
she was not strong enough to work very
much. Mrs. Moran advised her to go to
her mother, and told her how to 60. It
seems that she did not remain at home
very long until she left for Joplin and
secured employment in a hotel, where
she became infatuated with a young man,
and insisted on being married to him
right away. Because the young man
would not have 1t that way she became
melancholy and took her own life
Miss Pine was considered good CIR!
where she was known in this city. She
seemed to be unfortunate, however, and
often complained OF her i'll luck. Mrs.
Moran said yesterday that she had often
thought the girls mind was somewhat
affected, and Is OF the opinion that this
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-08-05
"II4tIO. SCHANN,
Assistant Adjutaat General"
EXCURSION TO GEUOA SPRINGS
Low Rate TO summer Resort aud Nc
Change OF Cars.

Passenger Agent Drake OF the Rock
Island has arral Ga an excursion -
Geuda Springs r Sunday. August =.
at a very low rate. The coaches y ia b.
taken clear through II GeUca from
Wichita. SO that there viii he 20 Grange
o. cars either going or coming. The
traIh will leave here at o'clock and ar
rive in Gs,Iaa al lo;s5. without change.
The rate will be one fare for the round
trip. or less. probably about Si5l. las
sengers can take day OF and visit the
springs for a total outlay OF only about
g for railroad fare and hotel bills il
viii be a popular trip.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-08-05
WHERE'SMISSPELLEY
Came From Carthage, Mo-, to
Marry a Stranger.
DID NOT SUIT EACH OTHER
Woman Disappears and Her
Whereabouts Unknown.

Mr.. @. 7. Pelley Of Carthage. Mo-, is
very much exercised over the sudden dis
appearance Of his daughter, Miss Myrtle
Policy, who left her home at 1G11 Poplar
street, Carthage. on July T. to come to
wichita Mss Pelley came here to be,
married to Mr.. Albert Ebert. whom she
had never seen, and who is a prominent
merchant of Bushton. Kansas. Mr.. Ebert
and Mss Pelley had agreed to meet here
at the Occidental hotel on July 4. and
were to be married II they suited each
other. They die not suit and the mar
riags was not consummated. Mr.. Ebert
acted very gentlemanly towards Miss
PeIIey and left on the afternoon train Of
the 5th for his home at Bushton, after
having left strict orders with Mr.. Booton
OF the Occidental to have a hack call for
Miss Pelley and see that she got away
on the Frisco train at e:45 the same even
ing Miss Peiley seemed very anxious to
return to her home at Carthage. but since
she left the hack that night nothing has
been heard from her. Her parents kept
looking for letter from her telling them
of her marriage, but none reached them
and they finally wrote to Mr.. Ebert at
Bushton. with whom they knew she had
been corresponding. Mr.. ebert sent their
letter to Mr.. Booton and at the same
time made anxious inquiries about Miss
Policy. The letter OF Mr.. Policy to Mr.
Ebert is as follows:
Carthage. Mo-, Aug. /. 1889.
''dr. Ebert-Dear Friend: I will write
you a few lines asking IL Myrtle Policy
IS there and whether you and her are
married. She left home the Fourth OF
July. not letting US know anything about
It. She left a letter and said she was
going to be married. The reason
thought It was you is because she had
been corresponding with you. Write to
me and let me know. as I am very I'M
easy about her and would love to hear
from her. 1 would be obliged to receive
a letter from you Yours truly,
&c. T. PELLEY."
Mr.. Ebert arrived at the Occidental on
the evening train Of the srd and told Mr..
Booton that he would have a lady there
next day and they would prabably get
married. Miss Peliey arrived on time and
registered in a very pretty hand. Mr..
Booton made It convenient for them to
have their conferences and arrange for
their matrimonial matters. Next DAY.
however. Mr. Ebert told AR. Booton that
they had concluded that they would not
suit each other and had mutually agreed
to not carry the suit any further. Miss
PeIley acted the part Of a perfect lady
and was very reserved and refined in her
manner. She had a return ticket TO
Carthage which would expire on the 5th,
and expressed a desire to return at once
after she and Mr.. Ebert had arrived al
a decision with regard to each other. Mr..
Ebert expresses deep concern about the
whereabouts OF Miss Policy and Mr.
Booton is also much concerned about the
matter.
Miss Pelley is described a. . very good
looking woman about Is years old, but Il
said to be Of a rather delicate appear
anca.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-08-05

men were handcuffed securely. an action
which seemed TO embarrass them consid-
erably. The harness is said TO be worth
about 81. and the charge OF grand lar
ceny will be made against them. Warren
Caldwell. the young man who was acct
dentally killed by falling out OF a window
Tuesday night, was implicated in the
alleged theft. but Warren is dead and the
officers think the two boys arrested may
try to shove the crime onto the dead boy
who is safely beyond the pale Of the law.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-08-05
War Department,
"Adiutant Generals Office,
washington. May -. lSs9.

REV VIM. II. Rucker. Orlando. -. T.
The act OF congress approved March ?.
1899, provides that no person from civil
life shall hereafter be appointed a Judge
advocate. paymaster or chaplain until
he shall have passed satisfactorily an ox-
animation as 10 his mental. moral and
physical qualifications as may b. pre-
scribed by the president. and no such
person shall be appointed who il more
than ~ years old II Is understood from
the papers fled in your application for
appointment as chaplain in the L. s.
army that You have passed the age limit
fixed by law above quoted and are no
longer eligible 10 the position you de-
sire. Very respectfully.
"THEO. SCHANN.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-08-05
give THE CHILDREN A DRINK

..,,ad Grair-O. Il is q delicious. sops.
,SztnE- uour.shing food drink 10 axe "a
p1sce Of coffee Sod By AL gr0cers al
I'D by al who have used it beczusa
Thea properly prepared IL tastes ike re
snesf coffee bat Is free from al It's mia
rsorrs prOpertss. Graln-O aids diEestion
and Strengthens the nerves II Is nos a
s.iuulans bat health builder. and cali
aren. as well as adults. cal drink Il vita
great benefit Costs about ) As mUeA a.
conee. y aae &C.