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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-03

SccKeta-y Refers to the Beef Talk and
Compares the Army Food Last Year
with '6I-Gen. aIerritts Euiogium-Best
War Secretary Record-Gen. Kings
Reference to Eagan's PhiIippic-Predicts
Full viudication for Those AssniIed.
Detroit. May 3. - The Michigan So
ciety Sons of the American Revolution
entertained the visiting delegates, Of
fcials of the order and distinguished
guests last night at dinner unequaled
hitherto in Michigan by any similar
event. The occasion was made notable
by the presence of Secretary Alger.
Senator Chauncey NJ. Depew, Major
General Joseph Wheeler, Major G neral
Wesley r. Merritt, General Horatio c.
King, Inspector General J. c. Breckin-
ridge. and many others who rendered
distinguished services in the Spanish
and the civil wars. Fully 400 members
of the order sat at the tables in the
Russell House, and the decorations were
elaborate and beautiful.
Enthusiastic Cheers for AIgcr.
Ex-senator Thomas w. Palmer pres
ident of the Michigan society. was toast
master. He began the speech-making
with a witty Introduction. When he
mentioned the name of Secretary Alger
Enthusiastically. The speakers chose their
own subjects, there being no set re-
sponses to set topics. 4 feature which
was of peculiar interest was a speech
by General Wes,ey Merritt warmly de-
Tending Secretary Aleer. Score airy AL
ger was one of the first speakers After
a eulogy of the United States, their in
situations and their history, he referred
TO the war last summer, and in the
course of his speech made some COM
mcntS on the beef trouble. He said that
within Il year we had again been called
to arms. and that on the first call. April
81, 1898, 125 600 men were sent into the
field.
Had Better Food Then In 81.
He proceeded: AT that time. owing
to the persistent parsimony of congress
in making appropriations for munitions
of war, we had no provisions of war;
we had no equipment for war but we
had men and we had manufacturers
who sooner than those OF any other ma
tion on earth could equip that army
an army which. including the volun-
tcers of the first and second calls. num-
bered approximately 275.OC0 - and this
army was marshaled in camps and
equipped, $4,000 of whom were sent to
distant islands 10000m les apart; battles
were fought, victories were won with
out a single reverse or without the loss
of gun or a color; and all this. within
lib days from the declaration of war to
the signing of the protocol. Surprising
they had little beef spoiled: what of
it2 If they had had no beef at all they
would have had more than General Joe
Wheeler and I had in that other war"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-03
Physicians.

once Tremann block. once hours TO II
n m I to and to p. m Phone No. 4OS2.
Rock Island, Ill. Night calls answered from
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-03

J. Il. BURKHART, NJ. ID
MRS. HADA NJ BURKHART, n D
DRS. BURKHART & BURKHART,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-03
THE MARKETS.
Chicago Grain and Prod uce.

Chicago, May 9.
Following were the quotations on the
nd Of 10 today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-03
C. T. FOSTER, NJ. D.
Physician and Surgeon.

once between Third and Fourth avenues on
Twentieth street. once hours: to IL n m
2to p m and to p M Night calls from
once. Phone 4OSi
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-03
Physician and Surgeon.
j. A. BALL, M. d.
DIR. CORA EMERY REED,
homeopathic Physician.

Special attention to diseases of women and
children, also diseases of eye, ear nose and
throat. once hours-9:30 to ~ a. m, to p.
m 32i Sixteenth street, Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-03

the surprise Of all"
DR.. Niles Remedies
are sold by all drug
gists under a positive
guarantee. first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases OF the hcart and
nerves free Address. 2
Dr. MILES MEDICAL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-03
EULOGY or GEN. ALGER
feature of the Sons of the Amer.
ican Revolution Banquet
at Detroit.
uANY PROMINENT MEN PRESENT.

SccYeta-y Refers to the Beef Talk and
Compares the Army Food Last Year
with '6I-Gen. hrerritt's Euiogiun-Best
War Secretary on Record-Gen. Kings
Reference to EaGan's PhiIippic-Predicts
Full yiudfcation for Those AssaiIed.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-26
PERSONAL.

The Statendam arrived In Rotterdam
Tuesday. Ar. Ernest A. Randall, Mi IS
Randall, and Miss fitzpatrick were pas
ssngers on this steamer.
Mrs. George Duncan, Spring street, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Charles Mo
Lellan of Bath.
DR.. and Mrs. Owen p. Smith are In
Vienna and will not return to Portland
until early in December.
Mrs. NJ. p. Frank of Pine street, Ia Wis.
iting friends in Boston.
Mrs. Holman Waldron of Emery street,
who has bsen passing a few days with
friends In Brunswick, has returned.
Mr.. Philip Davis and MIR. q. X. Doten
have been at Dartmouth college, Han
over. N. H., attending the annual con-
vention Of the Alpha Kappa fraternity.
The acted as delegates from the Theta
Chapter Of Bowdoin medical school.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-26

Mira. II. A. Phelps and daughter Jen
ME, from Miltors. Vt, are visiting II.
N. Phelps, s6 Boyd street. They will
visit Boston on their return home.
Miss Matte Bradley OF st. John street,
has returned from visit In New York,
where shs was the guest of her uncle.
MIR. Richard Golden, of the SIN Para
disc" company. She was acco mpanied
by her cousin. Mrs. Chas. b. Durg an OF
East Boston.
Rev. DIR. Blanchard ofiicisted at four
weddings yestsrday.
Mrs. hastsrh Eastburn has closed
Rockham, her cottage at Ogunquit, and
returned to the city for the winter.
Hon. Charles II. Adams of Limeriol
and Hon l. II. McKenney of Bridgton
are at the Preble house.
Hon. Stan ley plnmmer OF Dexter ant
Hon. Charles H.SFrost are registered at
the Falmouth hotel.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-26

steady and healthy. While ths condition
of things In the Western counties show
great prosperity, the increase in value is
not as great as 1t is in the counties which
are purely agricultural. The farmers
have taken advantage Of the good times
and are doing more work and realizing
more from 1t than they have in some
years. 1t seems to US that the agricul-
tural interests of Maine are on the in.
crease everywhere
"The rate or taxation Of the towns has
been lower this year than in previous
years and In another year these rates will
be cut down still more.
"The state board Of assessors duty lis
co equalizs taxes as far as possible. This
year they have devoted to meeting with
the local assessors and next year, until
October first, they meet with the Wild
land owners. Then they 6 o to work on
their state valuation"
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-26
CHURCH OF MEssIA FAIR.

The fair of the Ladies' Aid of the
Church Of the Messiah, ope ned at City
hall yesterday afternoon with d large at
ten dance. The display OF useful and
fancy articles for sale Is elaborate and
attractive.
Dinner was served at noon and fine
supper in the evening.
In the evening there was delight full
entertainment which consisted of con-
cert and readings. The following was the
programmes;
Orchestra, Prof. Wilson
Quar- tett e-Slumber Song. Lohr
Misses Stewart and Halves, and
Messrs. Bowdoin and Davis.
Prof. Dennsts.
Marguerite Gallagher.
Vocal Solo-The Bandolero,
NJ. A. Bowdoin.
Reading, Selected
Prof. bennett.
Quartetts, Selected
Misses Stewart ana Halves, and
Messrs. Davis and Bowdoin.
The fair will continue throughout to-
day. A hot turkey dinner will be served
at noon for the low price of IS cents and
baked beans and cold meat supper In the
evening.
There Will be a promenade party this
evening, Prof. Wilson and his orchsstra
furnishing music.
Mrs. Edward Sargent. Mrs. Walter
Skillin and Mrs. George I. Wilson will
DO patronesses of the party.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-26
BRIEF JOTTINGS.

Longfellow Lodge, No. 4s K. OF p,
at their Castle hall.
A Harvest supper will be served by the
womens Foreign Missionary Society Of
the Friends ch1roh In the vestry OF the
Oak street church ton light, at $50. The
public ara cordially invited.
George Q. Shaw g. Company have just
bought from the ]. II. Rines farIu.in Cor
ham, a very fino horse for their heavy
work. This is as good style horse as has
been seen on the streets Of Portland for
years.
1t has been decided that those streets
of which the names have recently been
changed the new name is to be desig-
mated by the use Of wooden sign posts
with white letters on blue background.
About 80 will be used.
Z The street department hogan exoavat-
ing at Deering Point yesterday for the
new sidewalk ON Forestlavsnue. Sew.
eral large trees in the line Of the side
walk have baen removed.
The purple beech trees In front Of the
Clapp mansion. corner Of Elm and Con.
gress streets, have bsen planted so years.
and the gardener who placed these old
trees In position Is still In charge Of the
old place.
Pea leans took remarkable jump last
week-to 81 bushel, an advance from
81. 40 short time ago.
Fire Chief Eldridgs has received from
b. +. Brackett a check for $50 to be
turned over to the secretary of the Port
land Fire Relief association, of token
of his appreciation of the department IS
efficiency at the recent Lafayette street
fire.
The fire committee have voted tn drop
Il. A. johnson, call man On Engine
company, No. 8, for non-attendsnce at
fires.
The following special policemen have
been relieved from duty: Arthur NJ.
Sawyer, Deering Cakes; W. r. Garland,
Western Promenade, and Charles +.
Young, Eastern Promenade.
Yesterday Liquor Deputies Gribben and
Osborne made seizures at Nos. IS Centre,
Danforth, 81 Adams and 81 Middle
streets.
workmen are now engaged in INSTALL
ing brick vault for the storage Of books
and papers In the rear of the Casco banS.
Two cases of scarlet fever at No.91 Fore
street, and one at No. 50, Nswbury street,
have been reported to the board Of health.
Mr.. Edward j. Quinn of this city, the
weIl-known entertainer, has Joined the
American Biograph company. He left
last week and will continue with the
company for the season through New
England.
Vesper services will he held In Con-
gress Square church next Sunday after
noon at O'Clock.
Tie October meeting of the Young
Mems Republican club Of ward one will
ts held at their quarters. III 1-2 Congress
street. tonight. All members are re-
quested to be present.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-26

Mr.. Lewsen of r. II. Lswsen s. Co.,
5Ss Congress street, has just returned
from New York. where he secured large
number Of golf capes and shawis to
match them. II any one wishes to OBJ
tain garment of that kind, can buy one
all made or have one made up within
short notice. R. n. Lewaen - Co., are
Offering some special values in jackets
and suits.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-26

PORTLAND WIDOWS SOCIETY.
:. At the annual meeting Of the Portland
Widows Wood society, held last evening,
the following officers were chosen for the
ensuing year:
President Charles S. Fobes.
Vice President-Miliiam q. Davis
Trensurer-Frank w. Robinson.
Secretary-R. Q. Bradford.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-26
RINES BROTHERS COMPANY.
Notice TO Taxpayers.

CITY TREASURER AND CoLLEcToR's
OFFICE, PORTLAND, Oct. rs, 1899.
The City Ordinances relating TO the collec-
ton OF taxes were changed this year by the
City Council, doing away with the one per cent
discount and adding int rest 10 all taxes for
1899 not paid on or before October 81, 1899. at
per cent commencing Sept. l. 1889.
In accordance with the new Ordinance no In
terest will be charged on the taxes for 1889 paid
on or before October 81, 1899, and on al such
taxes not paid on or before October 81, 1899, in
terest will be added at the rate of SIX per cent.
commencing September 1, 500
GEO. II. LIBBY,
oct2edtd City Treasurer and Collector.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-26
Tarturing
Disfiguring Humorsl
Itching, Burning, and Scaly'
Eruptions of the Skin and
Scalp with Loss of Hair
CIIDEn nv cIITICTIRAs

The treatment is simple, direct, agreeable.
and economical, and is adapted 10 the young
est infant as well as adults Of every age.
Battle the affected parts with Hot WATE5
crusts and scales and soften the thickened
cuticle. Dry, without hard rubbing, and
apply CuTIcuRA Ointment freely, TO aliay
itching, irritation. end Inflammation, and
REsoLyRsr to cool and cleanse the blood.
This treatment affords Instant relief, permits
rest and sleep, and points TO p speedy, perma-
nent and economical cure when all other rem
sdies and even the best physicians fall.
SOFA syssyyhsrs Mss, n. ssr sLss; Or cyr.oYssA
fofIss pave ~ Ctr co,t y. r ss so;ssn.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-06-29
The Greatest Madison Has Ever
Experienced.
The Peoples Champion Awakens
Universal IntereSt=-Enthu-
SiaStiC CrOWdS==Glad
Decorations.

Madison put on her best gala-dsy dress this morning to welcome
the Great Commoner of the American Republic, William Jennings
Bryan. Flags. national bunting, interested people, were everywhere
in evidence, all sgog to give 70 the champion of equal rights for all.
their heartest welcome. Farmers We're pouring in from a distance
of 10 miles by team to the Chautauqua grounds by breakfast time,
and the early trains from west and north poured in their suryiny
crowds to swell the loud acclaim which afterward greeted the appear
ance of the man nearest to the hearts Of the common peonle Thor.
was no stint of enthusiasm. no dearth of outward manifestation of
sincere admiration for the sterling qualities of the m as the greatest
American citizen of the republic.
Conductor Dan Lawler went east with a special train at 1920 a
m. to meet the excursion train from Sioux Falls at Egan and bring the
noted party to this city. Three extra coaches we're attached to Harry
Wells regular train to be left at Egan to assist in bringing the
crowds by the way to Madison. Nj: Bryan was accompanied by
Senator Pettigrew, State Chairman Of the Democratic Committee
John A. Bowler, and other notables, in the party.
The local management sent 7. J. Ryan and G. NJ. Farley as a
special committee to Egan to meet Mr.. Bryan. and on the arrival Of
the train from Eyan here at IL 40 p m, the distinguished party was
met by Hon. J. j. Fitzgerald with a carriage, and escorted BY the
Juvenile band and a large crowd of enthusiastic people. was driven 70
the motor and taken direct to the lake. Everywhere that MI. Bryan
went he was yreetedby cheers and the enthusiasm and admiration Of
the crowd knew no bounds.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-06-29

An Aberdeen dispatch the
circulation Of 40 anonymous circular
Just before the state republican conven
ton which met at that place yesterday
attacking IN vile" terms the present re-
publican incumbents OF the supreme
bench who are now seeking a renonlna-
ton. /. doubtless would have little
effect upon the few machine delegates
cuts little figure to either populists or
democrats. The circular Is alleged to
have been Issued from the republican
insurgent headquarters a. Canton. who
ever hat may De. l. is evidently re-
publican family rev.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-06-29
ASSE BLY, OPENS.
An Auspicious Beginning-The Sale Of
Tickets Large-Arrangements are
Good Motor Service Super6ne.

The ninth annual Cbautauqua Assem-.
bly, opened last evening With the best
attendance perhaps in it's history. Over
three hundred stockholders tickets we're
sold and q large number OF Woodmeu
and others in attendance during the day
remained to the evening program, maxi
ing an audience OF six or seven hundred.
The program opened by the band coz
cert OF he Juvenile band which Is al.
ways appreciated. and following this
the Howard Quartette. These gentle
men captured the audience by their
rich numbers both Of quartette
aud solo songs. Mrs. W. H.
Dempster playing the piano.
The qusrtette consists OF A. L. smith.
first tenor. Frank Howard, second tenor,
Frank Randall, first bass, and Norman
Baker, second bass. They do not hail
FROM Howard. s. D., as many have been
led to believe, but are from Minneapolis,
Chicago. and elsewhere. They are a
whole entertainment in themselves at
any time.
The ~stereopticou lecture on the Cuban
war by f.. I. Cressey was we'll received,
MIR. Cressey being al Interesting mar
rator and his views all new and realistic.
The battles If Santiago hsrbor and land,
Manila bay, and the views Of the First
South DAKOTA Volunteers aud personal
biographies were heartily spplauded
Mr.. Cressey lectures again tonight.
| HoyIo for ropt l. n.,.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-06-29
SURPASSED EXPECTATIONS.
MiIwAukee's Carnival Flower Parade
Was . Great success.

Was . Great Success.
MILWAUKEE. June 29.-One Of the
prettlest attractions Of carnival week
was the floral parade. which moved
early in the afternoon. Ex-Governor
George w. Peck was grand marshal of
the pageant, which surpassed all ex-
pectations.
About so vehicles took part in the
pageant. Governor Roosevelt Of New
York, the city's honoced guest on this
occasion, occupied the first carriage in
line. a handsome victoria. accompanied
by Governor Scoheld and Acting Presi-
dent Edward p. Hackett Of the Carni-
val association. The governors carriage
was distinguished from the rest in that
1t was free from decorations. Governor
Roosevelt was given an enthusiastic re.
ception all along the line.
An informal reception was held at the
Milwaukee Press club in honor of Gov
ernor Roosevelt during tho morning,
after which he took lunch at the Mil.
waukee club. The governor left for the
East at 3:15 p. m.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-06-29

A number OK boys Ia Turner county
ave been arrested and bound over 10
circuit court for going 10 swimming zeal
al old settlers picnic company at Swan
Lake. Chautauqua boys had better
take timely warning.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-06-29

DeWitt's Little Early Rissrs expel
rom the system oil poisonous scccumu.
!ss,ons' regulate the stomach, bowels
Q liver and purify the blood. Thev
oIlse away disease, dissipAts melancholy.
ana give health and vigor for the dali
Do not grips or sicken.
Co0K q ODKR.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-06-29
House for rent.
j. +. DAILY.

Gun-shot wounds aud powder.burne,
outs, bruises, sprsins, wounds and rusty
nails. iussct stings and ivy poisoning
quickly healed by De Witt's Witch Hazel
Salve. Positively prevents blood poison.
ing. Beware Of couuterfeits. "De-
Wits" is safe and sure.
CooK l. ODEE
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-06-29

Sheriff Thompson Of Brown county
has p%rocurei requlsition papers for Geo.
3. Henry alias L c. Meyer. recently ar.
rested al Denver and supposed TO be the
man who passed forged checks and
drafts upon business house, 10 Aber-
deem, Madison AMI other places in this
state last fall.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-06-29
Hssvy Katn and Wln0.

OMAHA, June 29.-The heavy rain
and wind caused a creek near Spring.
field, Neb.. to overflow doing consider
able damage to farm and town prop
erty. The principal sufferers were the
Missouri Pacific and Rock Island rail.
roads.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-06-29
Doubled In SIX M0nths.

PITTsECRG June 29.--Bessemer pic
is quoted at geo a ton in the Mahoning
Valley and in Pittsburg the price is
$2O.75. This is an advance OF 100 Der
cent in six months and 81 a ton higher
than last week.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-06-29

The death by suicide OF Stephen Clark
who killed his daughter and fatally
wounded bis wife q week ago At Ar
mour and then escaped, is announced
from the Missouri river country. neal
Chamberlain.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-06-29

Pierre dispatch, y: Gov. Lee to-day
received a draft for $3.50 from the war
department for the special military fund,
which vii! practically settle the claims
allowed for mastering IL the troops last
year.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-06-29

The Waterfront city council! has voted
down q proposed sewerage system for
that city which has been much a9ita.ed
OF late.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-06-29
Five Fatally Scalded.

ST. LOUIS, June 29.-Five men wer'
fatally scalded by the collapse Of
steam flue on the river steamer St
Paul. Two Of the injur ed died on tn,
way to the hospital.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-06-29
TROOPS FIRE ON 4 MOB.

Anti. Budget Riots stll Coatiou Ne 1t sara
Gessa, spain.
SARAGossA, Spain, June 20.-The
anti.budget riots which began here
Monday were continued during the day
and all the shops were closed In conse.
quence. The troops fred on the mob in
the Plaza de la Instruction, killing one
person and seriously wounding two
others.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-06-29
DAILY LEADER.
THURSDAY, JUNE. %. 1889.
)fFIcIaL Paper OF CITY md COUNTY.
TERMS o.
TOsADVERTlSERs

THs DAiLr LsAo1s makes . special feature OF
fUrnishlrs Information eoncesnin 4 the advAntAgee
and re.ouscss Of the city Of Madison and Of the
cate stlarss e~uti;lirs II TO tie patronage ofad.
rti.srs Of every class.
!. 2. STAIiL, Proprietor.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-06-29

You cant cure dyspepsia by dieting.
Eat good, wholesome food, and plenty Of
it-Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests food
without aid from the stomach, and il
made to cure.
COOK & Oprx
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-06-29

Bri9adier General Leonard Wood who
until his recent visit to Washington has
commanded 1T Santiago de Cuba ever
since the surrender OF that place and
province TO the American forcee g year
ago, has decided to return to his post
there at Q salary OF $1,000 a year 10 pref
srence to ore OF $4,000 q year offered
him to become preslden of the street
railway system OF Washington. Gen.
Woods explanation OF his act is, "Mon-
ey 10 not the only thing 10 the world"
How few men there are nowadays who
can take this elevated view OF useful.
ness in life. Gen. Wood, judging by his
past record, can do more for humanity
IN the province OF Santiago than in
Washington and he prefers to do it re.
gardless OF money.
Makes assimilation perfect. healthy
blood, firm muscles, strong nerves.
Quickens the brain, makes and keeps
you we'll. Great medicine, Rocky
Mountain Tea.
FRANK c. SIXTH.
Thomas Rhodes, Centertield, O.,
writes: Il suffered from piles seven
or eight years. No remedy gave me re-
lief until DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye,
lees than q box OF which permanently
CURED me-" Soothing, healing, perfectly
harmless. Beware Of counterfsits.
Cook 4 ODEE.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-06-29

letter, Eczema and Skin Diseases
yield quickly to the marvellous healing
qualities OF Banner Selve made from
prescription Of skin specialist Of world
wide fame, Csc.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-06-29
Would Rsleass CUBAN rr,soo,c.

WASHINGTON, June 20.-Senor Que.
sada, the Cuban agent here, has under.
taken to secure the release and trans.
portation to Cuba of the Cubans who
were confined in the Spanish penal set.
Elements of Ceuta and Fernando Pc.
Just how many OF the prisoners are still
in confinement is not known
Backache should never be neglected.
Itmeans kidney disorder which, II allow.
cd to run too long will result in Briaht's
disease, diabetes or other serious and
often fatal complaints. Fojey's kidney
cure 10 guaranteed for kidney disorder.
FRANK SMITH.