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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-16

APROPos of the presidents pro-
posed benevolent assimilation" oil
the Philippines, the New York Even
inc Post cites the following fable: "A
charitable boa constructor. moved to
compassion by the Plaintive outcries
of succulent goat. interfered to res
cue him from the clutches of blood
thirsty tiger. The tiger. being OF
naughty and ancient lineage, resisted
iiercely. although, by reason OF the
infirmities of extreme old age, his
teeth and claws could inflict little
damage. During the struggle the
goat was filled with gratitude. After
ward the boa constructor was filled
with pOat.H
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-16

Marital relations in Ireland are as a
rule of the most harmonious character.
and il a husband and wife do fall out
occasionally and even resort to blows
they think nothing the worse of each
other in the end. Pill Lane is n classic
locality iii Dublin, which might with
some truth be described as the Billings
gate of the Irish metropolis. That's a
fine black eye you've got, missis," said
man to a woman sitting over her
basket of fish in Pill Lane. "Fightin,
1 suppose, ag'in." 'No, / wasn't fight
in, replied the fishwoman. Himself
cher husband) it was that gave me
that" and, facing fierccly round on her
questioner, she added, land I'd like to
know who had better right"
4 laborer. out Of employment, applied
for outdoor relief for himself and his
wife at the North Dublin union.
"Well, my good fellow, we must have
evidence that you are legally married, I"
said the chairman Of the relief commit.
tee. "Begor, sir, I've the best proof in
the wuruld," said the applicant, and
bending his head he displayed a scar
on his skull. docs yer homer think, 3"
he added, I'D be after takin that abuse
from any wan but a wife:"-Macmil-
lan's
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-16

REV. EX-SENATOR EDMUNDs. for
many years therepublican leader of the
senate. and long regarded as one of
the most eminent authorities on gov
ernmental problems in the world, has
written a letter to the New York
World in which he declares himself in
strong terms against national eNpan-
sion. He makes a remarkable ar
raignment of President McKinley's
expansion policy. His words will
have the most profound weight with
the American people on this serious
subject. As powerful a presentation
of tine anti-expansion case from a
mind so penetrating and learned As
that of Senator Edmunds ought to be
read by every one interested in inter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-16

THESE generals are terribly hot
headed fellows, from Miles away down
the line TO Tanner. Gen. Miles says
things about Gen. Eagan, and Gen.
Eagan savagely answers. going so far
as to invent "A few new brands of liars
to call Gen. Miles in order that no
point may be overlooked. And then
comes Gen. John Riley Tanner with
an assault on the good and gentle Gen.
John McNulta, who in turn fires few
words in reply. If the far-famed
physical director of the athletic club
desires to win renown of everlasting
quality he should match these gener-
ais for bouts nj the next club fight.
Ten rounds with 10-pOund mega
phones should be the essential feature
of the Chicago News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-16
THE TALK OF The CITY.
1T is of Interest to Our Readers. Because
1t Refers to Rock Island People.

1T Refers to Rock Island People.
It's astonishing how good news
will spread. From every ward and
street we hear of our people talking
about the workings of the little con-
querer. Merit and honora BILE methods
receive their just reward. So many
cases are cropping up that it is next
to impossible to investigate them all,
but we have taken n few in hand, and
have given them publicity for the ben
eft of our readers. Our representa-
tive obtained the following statement
of facts in personal interview. They
are true in every particular and no
stronger evidence can be obtained
than home endorsement.
Thomas Ransom, of 500 Fourteenth
street. employed by the Moline Mu-
ney Pills proved in my case to be Just
rs represented. true kidney remedy.
For several years the action of my
kidneys had been irregular, but in the
spring of 1897 | was in Il bad shape,
and hardly able to go to work. There
was Il steady aching pain across my
kidneys, and in sitting down or getting
up, in fact, whenever l changed my
position, 1 suffered from the increased
pain in my back. When did any work
requiring STOPPING it was all | could
do to straighten up again. The kid
ney secretions were highly colorcd
and contained n sediment, and there
was also weakness which was an
moving, particularly at night.
learned of Doan's Kidney Pills and
my wife obtained box at the Harper
house drug store. l took them reg
ularly and gradually the pain in my
back began to grow less and the other
difficulty showed an improvement.
continued the treatment until nv
backache entirely left me and the kid
ney secretions were regular in every
way. Since then | had slight re-
turn of the pain in my back, but a
few doses of Doan's Kidney Pills
promptly relieved me. They also
lessened my rheumatic pains.
never fail to recommend them to NV
friends at every opportunity.
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers. Price so cents Mailed by
Foster-Milburn company, Buffalo, n.
Y, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name, Doan's, and
take no substitute.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-16
sciatic Rheumatism Cured.

L. Wagner. wholesale druggist
Richmond, Va. says: Il had fear.
full attack of sciatic rheumatism, wa:
laid up almost two months: was for
tunate enough to get Mystic Cure 70,
rheumatism. This cured me after
doctors prescriptions had failed tc
have any effect l have also heard of
fine results from others who have
used it,
Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901 Second
avenue, Rock Island; Gust Schlegel &
Son, 22O West Second street, Daven-
port.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-16
How to Prevent Pneumonia.

You are perhaps aware that pneu
monia always results from a cold OIL
from an attack of Ia grippe. During
the epidemic of Ia grippe few years
ago when so many cases resulted in
pneumonia. it was observed that the
attack was never followed by that dis
ease when Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy was used. II counteracts any
tendency of n cold or Ia grippe to re-
suit in that dangerous disease. 1t is the
best remedy in the world for bad colds
and Ia grippe. Every bottle war
ranted. For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-16
There is a Class of People

Who are injured by the use of coffee.
Recently there has been placed in all
the grocery stores new preparation
called Grain-O, made of pure grains,
that takes the place of coffee. The
most delicate stomach receives it with
out distress. and but few can tell it
from coffee. 1t does not cost over
one-fourth rs much. Children may
drink it with great benefit. Fifteen
cents and 20 cents per package. Try
it Ask for Grain-O
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-16
BRINGING UP THE BOYS.
GlenwOod's school for Those Who Have o
Homes-Dr. Newton in Town.

Homes-Dr. Newton in Town.
Rev. A. R. Newton, financial agent
for the Illinois School of Agriculture
and Manual Training for BOYS ut Glen
wood, spoke in several Rock Island
churches yesterday on the institution
for which he has been for so many
years 4 representative. In the morn
ing Mr.. Newton was at the Broadway
and First NJ. +. churches, and in the
afternoon and evening at the Central
Presbyterian, Memorial Christian and
United Presbyterian. The Glenwood
school will on March l next pay off 4
$4,000 debt. There are now at the
institution 275 boys, 500 having been
admitted during the year. of which
number PSI were placed in good
homes. Mr.. Newton will be in the
city through this week in the institu-
tion's interests.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-16
Tanning the Zebra.

curious detail OF the African ques-
ton is enEa ging the interest OF natural
lists. II appears that one of the German
colonists-Lieutenant Won Schellendorff
believes that he has succeeded in
tanning the zebra He asserts that he
has tanned his zebra sufficiently to be
able to make them very useful for pur-
poses OF transport. We see no reason
TO disbelieve the story. as one of our
landed magnates has broken zebras 10
harness and driven them on his estate
- 0rdo0 ChrOnfcle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-16
An Old Missouri Bridge.

7lGre is an old lattice bridge across
the North Fabius creek, near Month
cello, Lewis county, that was built in
the year 1916. 1t is said that it was the
first bridge of the kind built in north
Missouri. The timber was taken from
government land and was sawed into
lumber at a water mill and with whip
saws. The contractors were seven
months on the job, for which they re-
ceived Sl00.-Karsas City Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-16

w. NJ. Repine, editor Tiskilwa, Ill.
Chief" says: I'VE won't keep
house without DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for consumption, coughs and
colds. Experimental with many
others, but never got the true rem
edy until we used DR.. Kings New
Discovery. No other remedy can
take its place in our home, as in it we
have a certain and sure cure for
coughs, colds, whooping cough, etc. =
1t is idle to experiment with other
remedies, even if they are urged on
you as just as good as DR.. Kings
New Discovery. They are not as
good. because this remedy has rec
ord of cures and besides is guaran-
teed. 1t never fails to satisfy. Trial
bottles free at Harris * Ullemeyer's
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-16
BuckIen's Arnica Salxe.

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum,
fever sores, letter, chapped hands
chilblains, corns and all skin erup
tins, and positively cures piles or nc
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction or money re-
funded. Price % cents per box. For
sale by Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-16

La grippe is again epidemic. Every
precaution should be taken to avoid
it. Its specific cure is One Minute
Cough Cure. A j. Sheperd. pub
Usher of the Agricultural Journal and
Advertiser, Eden, Mo, SAYS: mo
one will be disappointed in using One
Minute Cough Cure for Ia grippe. -
Pleasant to take, quick to act For
sale by T. h Thomas. A. j. Reiss and
NJ. +. Bahnsen, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-16

The New York World gives the fol-
lowing as the cost to the United States
Of the recent treaty with Spain: Com
missioner Days fee, $50, 900; Com
missioner Reds fee, $50, 900; salar-
les of three senatorial commissioners,
secretaries. clerks, interpreters, etc,
SIS, 900; allowances for personal eX-
penses. S92. 900; transportation for 80
persons, $25, COO; total, $292, 600.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-16

Coughing Injuries and infames sore
lungs. One Minute Cough Cure
loosens the cold; allays coughing and
heals quickly. The best cough cure
for children, perfectly harmless. For
sale by T II. Thomas, a. j. Reiss and
NJ. F. Bahnsen, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-16
Two Wen Known Statesmen

talked for months from n front porch
and rear end of car. Perhaps the
use of Foley's Honey and Tar will ex-
plain why they could do this without
injury to their vocal organs. 1t is
largely used bv speakers and singers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-16

The Chicago Dispatch was sold I'M
der a court order last week for $1,000.
1t is believed that its former publish
or. Joseph X. Dunlop, will secure the
paper again next month when his
term in the penitentiary at Joliet eX-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-16

You should know that Foley's
Honey and Tar is absolutely the best
remedy for all diseases of the throat.
chest or lungs. Dealers are author
lied to guarantee it TO give satisfac-
ton in all cases.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-16

A MADRID dispatch says Premier
Sagasta will convene the cortes on
the 18th inst. and Will demand an
immediate ratification of the peace
treaty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-16

national politics 1t certainly will
have its effect upon the country
Freeport Bulletin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-16

Arnold's Bromo Celery cures head.
aches; 10, IS and so cents. Reiss
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-16
LOOK AT THESE PRICES:


Pillsbury. best flour, per sack $500
Best graduated sugar, 10
pounds for. ,... LOO
Crosby's best flour, per sack CSC
All package coffees, per pkg. TOC
Gold dust, per package $3.50 I5C
Choice dairy butter, pound e.. nc
Honey drip syrup, gallon CSC
Log cabin maple syrup, quart
25c gallon 45c, gallon 49,. 0Oc
Pure strained honey in bulk,
per pound .... Zc
Cider vinegar, per gallon. roc
Best zoe Japan and Gunpowder
teas, per pound. .... 4.3c
Large dill pickles, per gallon. I5C
French red kidney beans, can &C
One pound package polishing
starch, per package $3.50. SC
Prices on all articles cut in proper
ton. Ed. WAGNER,
Manager.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-16
Another Go,

Another Good Man Gone Wrong.
He failed to use Foley's Kidney
Cure for his kidney complaint
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-16

Threatened
syte o fnedic
monht lei guar p
ethods Hydr celec cured n hreeda M
The
acknowl edgement ehayer id from
med IT
egainyo lost health THERE'S n
false We II
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Office l24 WEST THIRD STREET. MCCULLOUGH BUILDING DAVENPORT Ia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-16

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic loo or &c
II c. Q. c. fail to cure, druggists refund money
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-16
Woman's Friend
The Great Medicine that Gives
Nerve Strength
HOODS Sarsapariiia Eakes tho
Blood Rich and Pure, Creates an
Appetite and Restores Health,
Vigor and Vitality.

al feel that 1 ought to write few
words in praise CT Hoods Sarsaparilla,
which has done great things for me. L
was IN a delicate condition and was sick
at my stomach ind coastipated. tried
remedies highly recommended for female
weaknesses, but the medicines brought
on other troubles. / was 50 weak L
could not attend to r:y household duties,
and then determined to try Hoods Sar-
oapar;lla. After had taken this medicine
Z short time 1 began to gain strength. L
Grew StroHgoT Each Day
until was able to work all day without
any Inconvenience. l have taken Hoods
Pills fer constipation, and am better to-
Cay than 1 have been for five years.
Since taking Hoods Sarsaparilla and
Hoods Pills feel rested in the morning.
1 am less nervous and am sure / have
richer and purer blood. 1 have always
been bothered with scrofula, but now L
am rid of it. Before my last child was
born 1 took Hoods Sarsaparilla, and
my girl baby was fat and strong, while
my other child was not well and lived
to be only two years old" MRS. E. F.
DEAL, Box 419, Missouri Valley, Iowa.
q q R4 SaPSas
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-16
THE ARGUS.

~ TIE NAME oF j. W. POTTER
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-01-03
Two Pointed questions Answered.

What is the use of making better
article than your competitor if you can
not get better price for it?
Ans.-As there is no difference in the
price the public will buy only the better,
so that while our profits may be smaller
on single scale they will be much
greater in the aggregate.
How can you get the public to know
your make is the best?
If both articles are brought prominent
ly before the public both are certain to
be tried and the public will very quickly
pass judgment on them and use only the
better one.
This explains the large sale on Cham
berlain's Cough remedy. The people
have been using it for years and have
found that it can always be depended
upon. They may occasionally take uE
with some fashionable novelty put forth
with exaggerated claims, but are certain
to return to the one remedy that they
know to be reliable, and for coughs
colds and Group there is nothing equa
to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Fol
sale by Blakeley & Houghton.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-01-03
A BLAZE IN A
MINING SHAFT
Between Seventy and Eighty Men are
in the Shaft.
TWENTY-FOUR
MEN ESCAPED
Men We're finally Rescued From the
Shaft-PrOperty Loss Estimated at
Only Few Thousands.

CARLINvILLE, ILL.,, Jan. 2.-Early this
morning the triple and top works OF
the Carlinville coal shaft, situated just
outside of town, took fire and burned
fiercely. There seemed from the start
no chance of saving them from total de-
struction. Between seventy and eighty
men are in the mine, and, although des-
perate efforts are being made in their
behalf, it is by no means certain that
they can be rescued.
The entire force of one hundred; men
went to work as usual at z o'clock. Two
dozen of them, who were working in the
east leads of the mine, discovered that
the air was foul, and escaped to the top,
except Jack Minck and his son, Archie.
AS yet they have not reached the top.
The other miners, working in the west
part of the shaft are still underneath
the ground.
The air shaft Is located near the burn
ing plant, and, should the fire reach it,
there will be no hope of saving the men
still under ground. When the flames
started, the engine quickly reversed the
air, forcing it down the safety air shaft
through the main leads of the mine and
up the main entrance, thus preventing
the fire so far from entering the mine,
but it will be several hours before the
mems safety can be assured.
Fortunately stiff breeze is blowing
from the south, which aids in saving the
engines which furnish air to the I'M
prisoned miners. Several thousand
spectators are watching the conhagra-
grafton, among them wives, sisters and
children of the men below, who are
weeping bitterly.
Later-After herculean efforts on the
part of the mine managers and those of
the miners who escaped at the first
alarm, the entombed miners are all re-
leased from their perilous position. The
property losses aggregate only a few
thousand dollars.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-01-03
Sad Day for Spain.

MADRID, Jan. New Year editorials
in the Madrid press are sad and dignifed
reminders that the hoisting of the q. s.
flag il Cuba and the Philippines means
the closing of four centuries of Spanish
colonial history. With suppressed emo
ton, rather than bitterness, the papers
exhort the people to have confidence in
their recuperative power, urging that
Z ere will be the smallest possible waste of
time in recognizing the affairs of the
country, aud expressing special desire
for speedy settlement of the cabinet
crisis.
The general belief is that Senor Sa-
gasta will be able to resume his duties
as premier by the end of the week, and
that he will form cabinet to include
Lieutenant-Gen Weyler.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-01-03
THOUSANDS
ARE STARVING
Floods Have Destroyed the Crops and
Grain Famine is the Result of
the Disaster.

TACOMA, Jan. 2.-Advices brought by
the steamship Victoria cay Sze-Chuen
merchants wired to Shanghai desiring
al! shipments of goods into the province
cease.
The yellow river floods have destroyed
the crops and famine has resulted.
Thousands of the natives are starving.
Thousands of hungry and ragged refugees
are moving down the river in boats, only
to find the cities lower down closed
against the starving hordes. The gov
ernment appropriated 100000 taels for
been distributed. It is claimed dishon-
est officials have pocketed the balance.
A relief fund has been started at Shang-
hal. Rev. B. Craig Patterson, of the
Chan Khan mission, appeals to Arneri-
can friends for aid.
A panic prevails throughout See
Chuen province, China, caused by the
rehoisting of the black flag of rebellion
by the notorious outlaw Yumantze.
After offering to refrain from further de-
predations and receiving compensation
therefor from the Chinese authorities.
Yumantze has rejoined his followers and
started fresh anti Catholic crusade.
His reward included 100, 600 taels IN sill
yer, immunity from punishment and a
captaincv N the Chinese army. The
French missionary, Fleury, remains in
Yumantze's hands and hopes of saving
him have been abandoned.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-01-03
HOW to Look Gnnd.

Good looks are really more than skin
deep, depending entirely on a healthy
condition of all the vital organs. If the
liver be inactive, you have bilious look /;
if your kidneys be effected, you have a
pinched look. Secure good health and
you will surely have good looks. "Elec-
tric Bitters" is good Alternative and
Tonic. Acts directly on the stomach
liver and kidneys. Puriies the blood,
cures pimpIes, blotches and boiIs, and
gives good complexion, Every bottle
guaranteed. Sold at Blakeley & Hough-
toms drug store. so cents per bottle. 5
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-01-03
500 Reward 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has beer
able to cure in all its stages, and that is
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the
only positive cure known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being constitu-
tional disease, requires constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the disease
and giving the patient strength by build
ing up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work. The proprie-
tors have 80 much faith in its curative
p0EF srs. that they offer One Hundred
Do lars for any case that it fails to cure.
Send for list of testimonials. Address,
F. J. CHENEY, & Co., Toleda, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-01-03
EnterprIsing Druggists.

There are few men more wide awake
and enterprising than Blakeley & Hough-
on, who spare no pains to secure the
best of everything in their line for their
many customers. They now have the
valuable agency for DIR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds. This is the wonderful remedy
that is producing such a furor all over
the country by it's many startling cures
It absolutely cures Asthma, Bronchitis,
Hoarseness and all affections of the
throat, chest and lungs. Call at the
above drugstore and get a trial bottle
free or regular size for so cents and
81. Guaranteed to cure or price er.
funded
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-01-03
Accident in a Bourne Mine.

BOURNE, Or, Dec. Soy yesterday
afternoon Mr.. Searles, the manager OF
Eureka Excelsior Gold Company. while
making his daily inspection of the prop
erty, crawled into one of the slopes in
Excelsior No. 2, when the overhead side
suddenly caved in, completely burying
hin under about 1000 pounds of quartz
and earth. The foreman and twomInerE
extricated him and carried him out oi
the mine. DR.. Grant found two ribs
were broken, and sewed up his chin
which was cut to the bone. He viii
recover.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-01-03
Are You Interested?

The o. f. & N. Co.'S New Book
On the Resources of Oregon, Washing
ton and Idaho is being distributed. Our
readers are requested to forward the
addresses of their Eastern friends and
acquaintance, and copy of the work
will be sent them free. This is mat
ter all ehould be interested in, and we
would ask that everyone take an in
terest and forward such addresses to w.
H. HURLBURT, General Passenger Agent,
O. R. & N. Co. Portland.