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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-03
THERE ARE OTHERS,
Plenty of Them-IIut SO DiTerent-Local
Proof il What Rock Island Wants.


There are a great many of them.
Every paper has its share.
Statements hard to believe. harder
to prove.
Statements from far away places.
What people say in Maine.
Public expression from California
Outlines good endorsement there.
But of little service here at home.
Rock Island people want local
proof.
The saying of neigh bors, friends and
citizens.
Home endorsements count.
1t disarms the skeptic, i beyond
dispute.
This is the backing that stands be-
hind every box of
Doan's Kidney Pills. Here is n
case in point:
Mr.. Albert Burton, of 2S10 Five
and-a-half avenue, and an employee of
the Electric Light company, says: Il
had kidney trouble off and on for Is
years, but particularly severe during
the latter portion of that time. had
4 soreness across nv back nearly all
the time, and the kidney secretions
were irregular in every way. When
l caught the least cold it always set
tied in my back. / saw Doan's Kid
ney Pills advertised, and especially
recommended for my trouble. so |
called at the Harper house drug store
and got n box. After using two
boxes felt almcs like a new man
They soon relieved the soreness across
my back, and regulated the action of
the kidneys to normal condition.
Previously ! had taken many other
remedies, but never,had anything act
like Doan' Kidney Pills, nor do me so
much good. You may publish my
statement for the benefit of others
who may be troubled as was
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers. Price 30 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, 1899-02-03
There 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 as much. Children NAV
drink it with great benefit. Fifteen
cents and % cents per package. Try
it. Ask for Grain-O.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-03

1t has been fully demonstrated that
Eiy's Cream Balm Is a specific for
nasal catarrh and cold in the head.
This distinction has been achieved
only as the result of continued sue
cessful use \ morbid condition of
the membrane in the nasal passages
can he cured by this purifying and
healing treatment Sold by drug
gists or will be mailed for so cents by
Ely Brothers. 80 Warren street. New
York. 1t spreads over the membrane,
is absorbed and relief is immediate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-03

The war with Spain cost the Asso-
ciated Press $3.50, coo, to which The
ARGUS cheerfully paid its portion, and
had the satisfaction of presenting the
events promptly as they developed.
Throughout the entire struggle not
an inaccurate report was sent out by
the great news disseminating agency,
the news end of the war being as bril-
liantlv handled as the war itself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-03
To ConsunptIyes.

As an honest remedy. Foley Honey
and Tar does not hold out false hopes
in advanced stages, but truthfully
claims to give comfort and relief in
the very worst cases. and in the early
stages to effect a cure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-03

The New York World says: When
ex-President Harrison SAYS Mr.. Nc
Kinley has a bear by the tail and
doesn't know how to let 90, he COM
mits statsbeleidigung in the first
decree
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-03
\ short sad Story.

\ cold. Neglected. Pneumonia.
Grief. Had Foiey's Honey and Tar
been used this story would have had a
happier ending.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-03

n Gov. Roo-eyelt's study at AL
bany. y. Y, is the head of a large
deer, the victim of the owners rifle.
and on the spreading antlers hangs
the campaign hat of the Rough Riders
lieutenant COLONEL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-03

HALF the ships III the world are
British. The best of them can be con-
verted into ships of war in IS hours.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-03

TIE policemen of the City of MeXi-
60 are being Taught English.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-03

ICEEEEGs in the Atlantic sometimes
last for 200 years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-03

Arnold's 81 ONO Celery cures head
aches; 10, Is and SO cents. Reiss'
drug store,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-03
THE ARGUS.

In TIDE NAME OF ). W. POTTER
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-28
FIVE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES
Much Interest in Lexington Over Comin.
Local Elections

Special to The Post.
Lexington. Va, March 22.-Great inter
est Is excited here over the comjna, cleo
ton for Mayor Of Lexington. Five can.
didates have already announced them
seiVes-Ex-Mayor J. w. Haugnawout
now In his eighty-feurth year. who served
aeeeptably as Mayor Tor twelve years;
W. r. PiersOn, j. D. Anderson. j II
Sherrard, and J. W. Lindsay. All The
candidates are Democrats
Saturday afternoon is the Iime selected
for nominating candidates for the office
OF Commissioner of the Revenue in the
six districts of Rockbridge County. Six
officers are to be elected, and there are
twenty-four candidates for the same. A
meeting will be held here Saturday by the
Republican County Committee to de-
termine whether or not a convention shall
be called to put candidates in The field Cor
the county offices at the coming sp-.ng
election
William r. Hogsett was buried Sunday
at oxford Church. He came to Lexington
with his father about the beginning of
the civil war. He served as a Confederate
soldier. Two sons survive him. One son.
Harry HOgsett, died last July at Santiago.
Cube. where he was serving as a soldier
IN the Fourth Artillery, L. S. A
The house of Mr.. A ]. Bryant. near
Buffalo Forge, was burned Thursday
night, together with the contents. The
family barely escaped.
Work on LeXingtOn's new fire station
VIII begin at an early date.
The William White property. a large
brick residence on Main street, mas been
sold to Washington and Lee University
Cor 5000.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-28
FAIRFAX COUNTY PRIMARIES.
Democrats Nominate Ohicers Tomorrow
Call for Republican Convention.
Special to The Post

Special 10 The Post
Fairfsx Courthouse, Va, March It
Democratic primaries. to nominate cahdl-
Gates for county and district Offices. Will
be- held in this county on wednesday
March q Robert Wiley, the present
Treasurer: +. W Richardson, VINO has
held the office of Clerk of the county
Court since 1880 and George a Gordon
the present Sheriff. by their efficient rec
ords. have rendered any opposition 10
their claims entirely useless. William h.
Graham the present Clerk OF the Circuit
Court, is opposed by Walter Taylor,
young man Of high character and attain
ments, but as Graham has neld that office
for over twelve consecutive years, with
entire satisfaction to the people, IL IS
not likely that any change will b made.
Both candidates are, however. vigorously
al work
The chief interest centers in the contest
for CorlmoHWeslths Attorney c. Vernon
Ford. the present incumbent. has as his
opponent Mr.. Lewis Macheu, "A brilliant
young lawyer, recently graduated at the
Columbian University Law School. WASH
iEgton. II is thought by many that The
contest VIII BE- a close one and some OF
Mr. Machen's friends express a confidence
that he will receive the nomination.
The county Republican committee has
called a convention, to be held here Mon
day, April 10, for the purpose Of nominal
ing candidates for county offices.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-28

ACCUSED OF BIGaMY.
Travelling Medicine Mans Recent We
ding Gets linn in Trouble.

Special Ir The Post
Srauqtou. Va. March 26.-Dr. VI. r
Chamberlain. alias Dr. Dakota Ray, is
under arrest, charged with bigamy. On
February 10 Or. Ray and a Mrs DR. Ray
registered AT the Hoover House, where
until March H. they lived. The two mar
aged the Dakota Ray medicine show,
renting Convention Hall, during which
tim, they made SlG0 selling Indian ned
!-.Urs. Ten days ago there was a quarrel
and they parted, she going 10 her home
Toledo. Ohio. ne 10 Woodstock, Va, where
h. Was arrested to-day. While in Staun-
ton Dr Ray met Miss Ida Z. Harouff, a
beautiful jwenty-OHg-ye ar-old girl, and
married her after ii short acquaintance
Mrs. Dir. Ray arrived here to-day and
sWoTr out a warrant, charging DR.. Ray
WITH t.gamy- Another warrant was also
issued against him. the charge being I'M
lawful living with the woman who claims
, To- o. bis first wife. So that If the bigamy
case fans, Dr. Ray Will be tried on an
Other charge.
To, IFu-ecutIiN. who is a tall. graceful
brunette highly intelligent and hand
fom,.E aJured, says that when she first
mel IT. Ray she Was Miss May Pauline
!air playing with an opera company in
Dallas. Tex, On mi She claims that on
Nr fA co. November. 1894, after fort
hsHl rourtship she and the doctor
were married. She says they have lived
together continuously until the quarrel
lr' DAYS ago. Chief of Police Koontz, Of
"o..r.u.h. has DR. Ray under arrest.
.. '.a.rr simpson leaves here to bring
,.- prisoner fo stanton tomorrow. Mrs
Lal M. D VIII stay here 10 press the
I-u-...r.ur
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-28
YEAKLEY-BROWN WEDDING.
brilliant Ceremony at Grace Lutheran
Church. Winchester.

Special 10 The Posi-.
Winchester, Va, March 22-In the pres
ence of large crowd OF friends. Miss
Mollie TeGS;sy daughter of Mr. William
r. Ieakley. a Leading resident of the
county, was married tonight at Grace
Lutheran Church, this city, 10 Mir. James
Augustus Brown, a popular business man
o. Martinsburg, ". Va. The ceremony
was performed by Rev, w. l.. Seabrook,
pastor of the church. The maid of honor
vas Miss Elinor Nichodemus. and the
bridesmaids Miss BERTHE Spangier and
Miss Gotta Richards The best man was
Mr.. George W. staples, OF Martinsburg,
and the sroomsmen. Martin ;. Yeakley
and William II. Keller, After the cere-
uony a reception was held at the home
OF the brides parents near town.
The dedication of the Braddock Street
NJ +. Church. this city. will take place
on April Is Bishop Cranberry. of the
Baltimore Conference. will preach the
dedicatory sermon. The church is one OF
the finest in The valley.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-28
WARRANT SERVED ON DAVIS.
Charged with Shooting Gen. Walker-Rs-
leased on ~, 500 Bond.

Special 10 The Fost-
Bristol. Va March g.-The warrant
sworn out Thursday By Gen. Walker for
the arrest Of George r. Davis, Judge
Rhea's secretary. charging Davis with
having shot Walker twice on the night
of March II. was served to-day by Chief
of Police KilgOTe. Davis waived prelimi-
nary trial. and was recognized Cor his
aDDearanCe at the term Of the Grand
Jury of the Corporation Court. which will
be the July term. Davis bond was fixed
at s. 200. His b0ndsmen are William F.
Rhea. A. s. Mcneil, J, II. Winston, II.
". Sutherland. and Lindsay Bunting. He
was released after fling a bond, which is
only half az large as the one required O;
Gen. Walker.
commemorative Attorney Ashworth
states lhat he viii ask the court at the
April tern for a special Grand Jury 10
trv both Walker and Davis. Hamilton
was out on the street Friday and brought
suit in the CITY Court against Walker for
$40 GO1 damages for the shot received
from him on March H.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-28
Was a Brother of the Famous
Confederate General.
SERVED On THE LATTER'S STAFF
For Many Years a Resident OF Norfolk and
Identified with Its Business Interests
senator Martin Holds n Conference with
Political Leaders at NOrfoIk-Wsrrant
Was Released on Bond Being Furnished.

Special to The Post
Norfolk, Va. March 25-Maj. Charles
Pickett died al his residence in this city
tonight at $40 o'clock He had been III
for several weeks.
Maj. Charles Pickett had long been one
OF the most prominent citizens of Norfolk.
he was born in Richmond fifty-nine years
ago. Of a distinguished family, leag and
honerably prominent in the great achieve
ments of the Commonwealth.
He was a brother of the famous Gen
Pickett. of the Confederate Army, who
led the most famous charge of modern
times at Gettysburg. on his brothers
staff he served as a Major, and for time
he was Adjutant General of PicketI's di-
vision. In these capacities he serval gal
lantly throughout the war being badly
wounded at one time.
Since the war Mai. Pickett had lived
almost continuously in this city, in whose
material development he had always
taken the deepest interest For many
years he had been Secretary of the Bust
ness Mems Association, and since the
consolidation of that organization with
the Chamber of Commerce and Mer-
chants and Manufacturers Association
ne had retained the position as Secretary
OF the new association
He leaves a widow and four living chill
dren, Misses Sophie and Lizzie Pickett,
John Pickett, and II. Clay Pickett.
Senator Martin Confers at Norfolk.
Senator Thomas s. Martin, who arrived
here last night for a conference with his
political friends of the Second District,
takes a roseate view of his chances for
he x4-ftr lrlv al n
Fitzhugh Lee from the race, he says,
practically insures his success. He had
the utmost confidence in his ability TO
again successfully try conclusions with
that powerful opponent. and now that
the principal obstacle has been removed,
there remains but little difficulty, he
thinks, in overcoming the remaining OPP
position. Among those who were present
at the conference were Hon. W. A.
Young. Col. c. Fenton Day. Chairman of
the District Congressional Committee;
Col. r. +. Boykin, of Isle of Wight;
Judge J. W. G. Blackstone, of Accomac;
Judge w. n. PortlOck, Mr. w T. Ander-
son, and Mr.. F. Wilcox, of Norfolk.
An empty coal train parted in descend
ing the pier at Lambert's Point early this
morning, and after the engine and front
cars had proceeded some distance the
cars which had been lost were discovered
coming rapidly down the pier. but not
in time for the engineer to carry his ira in
ahead sufficiently fast 20 avoid COLI
sion. There was a terrible crash and
seven of the cars were wrecked and
thrown from the high piers. The ira *
was torn up and the pier badly damaged.
One man was injured. In consequence Of
the accident there was no coal loaded at
the pier to-day.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-28
ROCK ENoN SPRINGS SOLD
Property Purchased by Bank TO Protect
Deed of Trust.


Winchester, Va, March 2i.-Judge T.
W. Harrison, in the Circuit Court vester-
DAY afternoon, confirmed the sale of the
kock Enon Springs property to the Shen-
andoah Valley National Bank. Of this
city, for $3.50. The bank purchased the
property TO protect a deed OF trust il held
Oh IL The property acquired consists Of
me hotel, swimming pools. springs. and
sixty acres Of land A = PIait {. Sens.
OF Washington. were the owners ana Ito
prietOrs- The spriags are situated IN the
Great North Mountains of this county.
Mr. Platt valued the property at $1,000.
Cards are out announcing the mar
rage Of Mr. Robert Il Ward, Of this
city, and MISS Emily Ridgeway Funston.
Of Baltimore. The ceremony will take
place Al noon on April L. in Memorial
Episcopal Church, Baltimore. and Rev
William n. Dome will oficiate. Miss
Funston is a daughter OF the late Col.
David Funston Of Alexandria Mr.. Ward
is a prominent lawyer Of Winchester. and
is city Solicitor
Mrs. Sarah +. JolliTe, widow Of the
late Joseph n Jolliffe died at her resi-
dence. near Clesrbsn- last night Of
pueumOEsa.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-28
BOTH PARTICIPANTS INDICTED.
Grand JuFy's Action ia Regard to Shoot
ins in TappsbannOck.

Special 70 The Post.
Fredericksburg. Va. March 27.-Capt
y. F. Bagby and Mr.. George X Scott
who figured in recent shooting affray,
have both been indicted by the Grand
jury Of Essex County for assault and
battery anG engaging in an ARRAY on the
street in TappahannOck. A warrant was
also sworn out against Capt Bagby,
charging him with malicious shooting
The directors of kirkland Grove camp
meeting have purchased eighteen acres
of land as an addition TO their grounds
Rev. DR.. p. T. Hall, OF Roanoke, has
been selected to conduct the camp-meet-
ing next summer.
District delegates will be elected next
Saturday in northumberland County to a
county convention called by the Demo
Gratis for the purpose or nominating can
didates for the various county Offices
Rev. DR.. T. $. Dunaway preached his
closing sermon at the Baptist Church
yesterday after a pastorate Of thirty
two years. The new pastor. Rev. Or. ].
5. Dill, Of Richmond. will take formal
charge of the church next Sunday.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-28
WILL HAVE FREE DELIVERY.
Force of Fredericksburg Post-office Will
Be IBcreased-SOcial News.
Special 10 The Post

special 70 h Pust
Fredericksburg. Va. March Z.-Atter
April the free delivery system of mails
will be inaugurated in this city, the re
ceipts of the city post-oifice for the past
fiscal year having exceeded the amount
necessary 10 entitle the city 10 that ser
vice. This will increase Postmaster Grit
fms force by the addition of four carriers.
DR.. John Latane Lewis. of Montgomery
County. Md, and Miss Mary +. Chiches
ter. daughter of Mrs. D. NJ. Chichester,
of Stafford County. were married at noon
to-day at Glencairne the home of the
brides brother. Judge II. l.. Chichester,
in the latter county. Rev. w. d. Smith,
of st. Georges Episcopal Church, Of this
city, OBLIGATED, assisted BY Rev. Joseph
Lewis, of Essex County brother OF the
groom. Miss Halle F.. Chichester, sister
Of the bride. was maid Of honor. After
the ceremony Dr. and Ms. Lewis came
TO this city, and left o. the , o'clock
train for a northern tour Upon their
return they viii reside a Bethesda, Mont
Somery County, Nd
Cards are out Tor TIE marriage Of Miss
Ida e. LaVell, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
". T. Leayell, Of this city 10 Mr.. r. Es
mend Holloway. Of Norfolk The cere-
mony will take place at Trinity EDisconaI
church Wednesday evening. AUru ! an
80 o'clock . -
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-28
LIVELY CONTEST FOR OFFICE.
Campaign Begins Early In CuIpeper, Caro-
line, aud spottsylvania.

Special 20 The Port
Fredericksburg. Va. March 22.-There IS
more excitement over county politics ID
this section this spring than for years
past. The general election will take place
May =. but In some OF the counties the
campaign opened in February. and the
contests grow warmer as the time OF the
election approaches. Nearly all the in
cUmbents have opposition. In Caroline
County five prominent lawyers are candl-
dates for Commonwealth Attorney. They
are Messrs. a. b. Chandler. present in
cumbs r.: Mai. r. o. Pratross. ". +. En-
mis-, ID. u. Powers, ir., and ]. II. De Jar
nette, and in District Ne. ! seven citizens
are candidates for Commissioner Of The
Revenue.
In Culpcper there IS a hot aght between
Capt. +. Edwin Grimsley. late Of the
Third Virginia Regiment. and Mr. Charles
Waite, two prominent young lawyers, for
Commonwealth Attorney. and BET tween
= Russell Smith, present Treasurer. and
John r. Duncan. In King George County
the hottest fight is for Treasurer Three
prominent physicians all Democrats. Drs.
r. r. Ninde, incumbent; V: o. Caruthers,
and NJ. W. Minor. are candidates. and
one Republican. Mr.. 2. T. F. Wolfe. who
Is Chairman of his party's county com
miitee. In Stafford County there is a
hVely contest for Sheriff between r. c. l..
MOncure. Democrat: W Wamsley. Repub-
hcan, and 9. T.. Kennedy. incumbent. who
is running as an independent. Mr.. G. A.
Bryan, Republican Clerk of Courts. is op-
posed by Mr. James Ashby. his Demo
c,auc Deputy. and Mr.. T. ". Berry, pres
ent commemorative Attorney, will be OBJ
posed by Mr.. q. NJ. Wallace. ir.. son of
the state Senator from this district s-bo
Is Just finishing his law course y The r-ni-
Versity OF Virginia. Both gentlemen ara
democrats. The Democrats of Westmore-
laho VIII meet next Monday 10 consider
me ddVlsabilIty of nominating candidates
Ior the county offices. in Orange COUNTY
an active campaign is in progress for
Fry, incumbent and w c. Williams who
IS at present Superintendent OF Public
Schools for the county.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-28
INDEPENDENT OF STANDARD.
Important Consolidation of Three IVES;
Virginia Oil Companies.

Parkersburg, w. Va, March H.-Ve-y
important negotiations have just been
closed whereby the Henry Oil Company
the Fearless Oil Company, and the Nc
Donald Oil Company become one corpo-
ration. which will be one Of the largest
oil companies independent Of the Stand
ard, in the world.
These three companies have been ex-
tensive operators in the old Sistersville
and Elk Fork pools and have been very
successful The combined production Of
the three companies will aggregate 2.4l0
barrels of oil daily. all of which is sold
to the Standard Oil Company.
1t has been the desire Of the Producers
Pipe Line Company 20 enter the West
Virginia fields, but never until now have
they been in a position 10 secure sufti-
cient oil to pay for putting in line.
Now that the Producers Company is
on the safe SIDE, but with 2,4O0 barrels
daily production to start on and with
the cooperation of the many Independent
operators in West Virginia fields, it will
build its line direct from Pennsylvania to
all the fields in this State.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-28

S1c-isI 70 The Pest.
Newport News. Va. March fan idea
Of the immense activity tn ship-building
circles here may he gained from the an
DouuCement that there will be six launch
ings at the ship yard this year. This will
be the largest number in any year since
the yard was started. When The TWO
Cromwell liners and the fourth Morgan
ship are put on the ways the work Will
be rushed TO completion as rapidly as pos
Sble and next November will see all
three Of these boats in the water. Two
of the Morgan liners, II AHA and RI
Dia, il is nov officially announced, viii
be launched on the morning OF April Is
There will not be mUcI display on this
occasion as the officials NJ the Morgan
Line have expressed the wish that there
be as little ceremony a. possible The
yard will be thrown open 10 the public.
however. and il is probable that the
launching viii be Witnessed BY thousands
Of people.
In a comparatively short time now the
keeIs for the battie-ship Missouri and the
monitor Arkansas will be laid The crane
under which these ships will be built Is
in the yard, and will he erected shortly.
IS soon As il is in position no time VIII
bee lost IN stat klAA, aNAAHS WIN ~-- .-'N
WaTShipS
At2 O'Clock this morning a box car on
the Chesapeake and ohio Railway was
discovered to be on fire on opening
the door a negro leaped out and made
his escape. He had evidently built IRE
IN the car and shut the door which
fastens with a, spring lock. But for the
timely discovery he would have been
roasted to death.
Rev. F. T. Wexford, who for seven
years has been pastor OF the First Pres
bvterian Church, has decided not To &C
eept the call extended him py tHe fI's-
bvterian Church of TeXsTSsGG, Tex At
the morning service at the Pres Dyterlan
Church yesterday Mr.. Wexford announced
BIS decision. and after the service the
ybaL,Ns eiveu him bv Old and young
showed what a strong hold the young
ngstor has on the affection Of his people.