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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Grain Yield Is Disappointing

Reports indicate that the yield of
grain in northwest Iowa southern
South Dakota and Nebraska will be
less than has been previously esti-
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Enlistments Will BE Continued.

Secretary Root announces that the
recruiting stations will be kept open
and enlistments made so long as the
instruction in the Philippines con-
tinueS
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Nebraska Is Fighting Trusts.

The state of Nebraska has COM
menced a fight on all trusts doing bust
ness in the state and will eXpel them,
with the aid of the courts.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
To Take Formal posscssfon.

A German dispatch boat has sailed
from Manila to take formal possession
of the Carolines, recently purchased
from Spain by Germany.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Otis to Retain Command.

Major-Gen. Otis will remain in SUI
preme command in the Philippine is
lands. Should he request to be re-
lieved, Major-Gen Lawton viii be as
signed to duty as his successor.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Port Arthur "A Seaport.

Port Arthur. Texas. is now a seaport
The steamship st. Oswald. decorated
with flags and streamers. was the frs
vessel to enter the ship canal.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Strike Is tmicabIv Settled.

The strike at the furnaces of the Vir-
ginia. Coal, Coke and Iron company.
Middleboro. Ky. has been amicably
settled. the company agreeing TO give
their men an increase of Is per cent.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Emperor william VIII Assent.

Emperor William of Germany, it is
said, has decided to assent to the reso-
lutions of the peace conference.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
British Parliament Is Prorogued.

The British parliament was pro
rogued Aug. 9. The government Low
has free hand to deal with the sit
uation in South Africa
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Chicago Capitalist Is Dead

George Henry Wheeler former pres
ident OF the Chicago City Railway COM
pany and well-known Chicago CAPT.
talist. is dead.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Arrange to Send Re-enfOrcr mentS.

Arrange to Send Re-enforcr mentS.
Arrangements have been made by
which $4,000 soldiers can be sent across
the Pacific to reach Manila by the end
or November. The remaining 1000 will
be sent by way of the Suez canal.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Disastrous CIuudburst in India ma.

clOudburst in Dubois and War
wick counties. Indiana. Aug 8, caused
heavy damage to crops, buildings and
stock.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18

There are sixteen cases of smallpox
IL and around Brooksville KY, be-
sides "A few others in the county.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18

Insurance Men Elect President
The National Association of Local
Fire Insurance Agents elected C.. H.
Woodwork, Buffalo. president.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Minnesota Regiment Leaves Manila.

The Minnesota regiment left Manila
Aug. IL. 1t is expected the regiment
will reach San Francisco about Sept.
10 and home Oct l.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Nevy PeusinnS Asked For

The war with Spain brought total
OF 1886 claims for pensions. of which
number but 295 have been allowed
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Sentence for Girl PoIsoner.

All Carmi, H., Ivy Crabtree, the girl
poisOner, was sentenced to the peni.
tertiary for eighteen years.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18

ray -haSttr TOT TIC ThfIIPPihts'
Major Charles Z. Kilbourne, pay
master of the army. has been appointed
to duty as treasurer of the Philippine
islands and the island of Guam.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Postal Cards Receipts.

Germany's receipts from picture pos
tai cards were increased from 1886 to
1897 by 100000
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18

The empress of Germany is a cham
piOn knitter. and uses large wooden
needles for the work she does The
queen of Greece spends a good deal OF
her time in fancy needlework. and is
said to be the finest needlewOman
among European royalties. The dowa-
ger queen Of Portugal is fond of shoot
ing and spends much time az her
country place on the seaboard at Cal
das, where she amuses herself by firing
from high window at bottles placed
in the sea for the purpose. She is said
to be an excellent markswoman. The
empress of Japan is distinguished for
her clever manipulation Of the koto. a
japanese instrument resembling the
either.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Mrs. StOneWall jackson Dying.

Mrs. Stonewall Jackson, who has
been in feeble health for some months,
Is said to be in critical condition.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18

A cable dispatch from Gen. Otis saya
the losses of Gen. Macarthur in the
recent battle were five Killed and TWEEN.
ty-nine wounded.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18

The princess of Wales has a great
liking for lace. Her collection, which
has some wonderful specimens, is
worth s250,000 The duchess of York
has one OF the most interesting collec-
lions of postcards on record. 1t has
been contributed to by the sovereigns
of every land where postcards are
used. the German relations of her
royal highness supplying by far the
greater number.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
ARE NOW 991,519 PENSIONERS.
A Decrease of Ribs Over the Number
for 1893.

From the report of the commissioner
of pensions it appears that the total
number of pensioners on the rolls June
80. 1899, was 991,519, a decrease OF
2,195 in the number for 1898. The pen
sion list is growing less. notwith
standing the fact that during the year
37077 new pensions were granted.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
HOBBIES OF ROYALTY.

Queen Nictoria's hobby is gardening.
and she is passiOnately fond of dogs
and ponies. her especial favorite being
her old black pony Jessie. Her ma
]esty is also great lover of bullfinches
and las several Of them. whose pretty
tricks and charming piping give her
immense pleasure. To insure the safe
ty of the feathered pets it is forbidden
Tor any one in the royal household to
nave cat-at least, any one whose
apartment is at all near the queens.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18

The duke of Edinburgh is an ardent
stamp collector. and possesses one of
the finest collections in the world His
daughter. the crown princess of Rou-
mania, delights in perfumery bottles.
as did her grandmother. the late en-
press of Russia, who had unique col
lection OF elaborate and beautiful bot
ties, which was valued at $4,000. and
was bequeathed to her grandmother.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18

The queen Of Italy has a peculiar
hobby-a collection of gloves. boots
and shoes which have been worn at diff
ferent periods by royal and imperial
personages. She has a pair of white
slippers and a fan which belonged to
Mary, Queen of Scots; also shoes worn
by Queen Anne and the empress Jose
phine. King Humbert takes great
pleasure in amateur cooking, at which
art he is an adept
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-06
CORDOVA CHAT.

Cordova, July 5.-Frank Wilson left
Wednesday for Galena, III.
Mrs. j. w. Sullivan spent Friday in
Davenport.
Harry Tavenner made n trip to
Rock Island Thursday.
X. C. Case. of Rock Island, was Wis
iting friends here Sunday.
Edward Cool, of Rock Island, was
seen in our village Monday.
w. G.. Lawrence. the principal of
our school, was here Saturday.
James Thompson came up from Mo-
line Monday to celebrate the Fourth.
Mrs. James Few and Mrs. George
Tew spent Friday in the three cities.
Mrs. Robinson and daughter, of
Davenport, are the guests of Mrs. L..
Stockwell.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. r. Marshall, of
Rock Island, came up Saturday to visit
with frien Is.
Rena and Ray Pidcock and Bernie
Cool arrived here from Chicago Thurs
day for months visit with friends.
Mrs. Alton Benway, who has been
visiting her parents here, returned to
her home at Lincoln, Neb.. last week.
William Haynes and family left Cor
dova Monday in the houseboat which
he purchased from Frank Wilson, for
Prairie du Chen, where he will ehgage
in clam hunting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-06
QUESTIONING A FRIEND.

If one takes the trouble to carefully
question a person that has been using
Grape-Nuts food for two or three
weeks, the facts will be brought out
that gradually there comes over the
body a feeling of increased strength,
particularly of mental strength and
ability.
The mind works clearer and more
actively when it plays upon brain
that is refreshed, rebuilt and properly
constructed by the food elements in
tended by nature for such work.
This is profound fact regarding
Grape-Nuts. The food contains Just
the kind of material nature must have
to unite with albumen, from which 10
rebuild the gray matter in the brain
and nerve centers throughout the
body. Therefore the user can expect
and obtain definite result from the
regular use of Grape-Nuts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-06
Sala's Last Article.

In The Windsor Magazine Mrs. Sala
relates an incident about the last maya
zine article ever written by the late
George Augustus Sala. CAS- re-entered
his study that afternoon" she writes,
she gave me over the three slips of a
closely written Ms. on fiimsy foreign
note paper and said: Take them, dear
est l am so tired don't think 1 shall
ever write another magazine article.
Put ehe sheets in your dispatch box and
finish them for me. When / am dead,
you will perhaps want bread, and then
you can sell bedrooms on Wheels. 1"
Sure enough, it was just as he so sadly
prophesied, for often since cruel death
came between us 1 have wanted for the
common necessaries of life during many
weeks and months of WEAKNESS and i'll
health. "
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-06
,IoSI.IN JOTTINGs.

Joslin, July 5.-Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Crompton spent Sunday in
Port Byron.
Sam Wainwright returned home
Saturday last.
F. Vanderburg visited Sunday last
with Mr.. Tobin.
B. WOODBURY. is still great sufferer
from rheumatism
Miss Allie Beal boarded the train
Sunday for Moline.
Mrs. William Filbert is now recov-
ering from her sickness.
Chris Koch. of Rock Island, spent
Sunday with Frank PAYNE.
Mr. and Mrs. q. f. Wainwright. of
Barstow. spent Sunday with relatives
near Joslin.
Miss Lizzie Mold has been visiting
friends and relatives in Rock Island
for the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sheppard have
been visiting with Mrs. Sheppard s
parents in Moline.
Mayor NJ. b. Bailey, of Danville,
spent few days with the family of
Senator Payne last week.
The plans laid down for the cele-
bration of the Fourth at Rose Hill
were entirely frustrated by the down
pour of rain in the fore part of the
day. Rev. Hunter, who was to have
given the Grafton, was not able to get
out to the grounds. Nevertheless,
although the rain was n calamity to
the young it did vast amount of
good to the growing crops.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-06
Ladies Can Wear Shoes

One size smaller after using Allen s
Foot-Ease, powder to be SHAKEN into
the shoes. 1t makes tight or new
shoes feel easy; gives instant relief to
corns and bunions It's the greatest
comfort discovery of the aoe. Cures
swollen feet, blister and callous spots.
Aliens Foot-Ease is a certain cure for
ingrowing nails, sweating, hot, ach-
ing feet. At all druggiststs and shoe
stores, % cents. Trial package free
by mail. Address, Allen S. Olmsted,
lie Roy, n. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-06
sHERRARD SHOTS.

Sherrard. July David Higgs. OF
Harvey. ILL.,, was here visiting over
the Fourth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Payne, of Fulton, Ill.
are visiting at the home of Mrs. Hig-
bee.
Theodore Master moved his house
hold goods to Sheffield last Wednes-
day.
Robert johnson, of Rock Island, is
visiting at the home of Mrs. Thomas
Davis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walker, of Viola. visit
ed at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Green
wood Saturday.
Moline. visited at the home of her
sister, Mrs. James Shannon.
MIR. and Mrs. John Israelson, of Ne
braska. former residents of Gable,
visited at the home of G.. A. Samuel
son last week.
Milton Greenwood shipped two car
load of hogs Friday. He accompa-
MED them to Chicago and returned
home Tuesday.
Mrs. William Tracy and children
returned home Wednesday after a two
weeks visit with relatives and
friends at Galva and other places.
Frank Peterson, who returned from
Sweden after n years visit with rela-
tives and friends, but late of Mime
sofa, returned home the Fourth.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Humes and
Mrs. Roger Price, of Rock Island, Wis
tied at the home of Mrs. Price s
daughter, Mrs Dave Evans, fer few
DAYS.
The celebration at Sherrard was
well attended by all the surrounding
towns and was grand success, al
though it did not cease raining until
IL O'Clock.
Mr.. and Mrs Peters, of Viola, met
with an accident during the fireworks
the Fourth. Their horses became
frightened, overturning the buggy.
and they were thrown out, but Meth
er was seriously hurt.
Ernest Wailine, of Sherrard, and
Mrs Julia Parker, of Gable, were
married last Wednesday at tie
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Parker. They have gone
to housekeeping in one of MIR. Rus
sells houses in. Sherrard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-06
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received at
tie city clerks office, Rock Island,
until Monday, July Il, at 3 O'Clock
p. "a, for constructing the improve
ment ordered by an ordinance entitled
as follows:
AN ordinance for the improve
ment of Twenty-second street in the
city of Rock Island. state of Illinois,
from the north line of Third avenue
to the north line of Tenth avenue"
And for furnishing all the materials
and doing the work according to the
plans and specifications on file at the
city clerks office. Blank bids will be
furnished on application.
Each bid must be accompanied by n
certified check in the sum of five hun
dred $500. COZ dollars on some Rock
Island bank, payable to the order of
the mayor of said city, which shall
become forfeited to said city in case
the bidder shall fail to enter into con-
tract within ten O0) days after the
awarding of said contract, with APP
proved sureties to execute the work
for the price mentioned in his bid and
according to the plans and specifica-
tons in the event that the contract
shall be awarded to him. Contractors
are required to furnish samples of the
brick with which work is to be done.
Brick used in the work must cor
respond with the samples in quality
and style.
Rock Island. Ill. June %, 1899.
IL. G. SCHAFFER, City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-06
The AIipIe DumpIing.

Apple dumpling day was red letter
one in my boys calendar When l had
such a dainty bit ia my bag, it seldom
stald there many minutes. Although
had dispatched a hearty breakfast before
starting, out would come the dumpling.
Just to have look at it and to see if
it is as big as mother generally makes
them, would say to myself. Then
would turn it about and admire its size.
From handling the dainty to tasting ii
was sure process. IN have one lit
tie bite, only nibble, I would say.
When l had got my tooth into that
dumping, Adam with his apple WASH t
in it. 1t was a case of once bitten soon
gone. Then would hurry on to make
up for my dawdling with only the
hunk of barley bread in my wallet, the
joys of the dumping behind me. al
before me the days drudgery, with p T.
haps thrashing thrown: in.-'Life OF
Joseph Arch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-06
AT MCCABE'S.

Every railroad man knows what it
means to own a Howard watch. How
ard movements have been known to
run six months with less than thirty
seconds variation. The finer grades.
you'll find horse engraved on this
kind, adjusted to position, to heat
and cold, to isocbronism, are tine
triumphs of the watch makers art.
Such a movement. fitted in a 25-year gold
filed case would have cost a short time ago,
1T least Sl20oO: we have IL today for $500
Another Howard movement. in 14k solid gold
case. for SOS so.
Howard movement in 2o-Year gold filed case
| s35 o.
Lovers of fine watches are invited to
inspect these splendid time-keepers.
Plenty of good watches for less
money-watches that will pass rail-
road inspection. We have all the
well-known standard Waltham. EIgin,
and other makes.
Here's bargain in good watches.
Friday end Saturday we win sell TO she first
customer. one each day. genuine Il W. Kay
noad movement. the go % kind for SEQ.
Olicial Is atch inspectors for the g r. &P
C L. & @ AID G. NJ. & St. r. railroads We have
TO know how 10 handle, repair zpd sell the fin
est watches. And We do know how Try Us
and see.
Isl eCABE n CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-06
TEST OF STATESTOCK.
Official Veterinarian to Conduct
Inspection at the Water
town Hospital.
HUNTING FOR TUBERCULOSIS CASES.

Many Herds Throughout Illinois Found to
Eradication of which Stringent Meas
ures Have Been Adopted-Cattle Are
s.aught. ed and Postmortems Held.
State Veterinarian c. p. Lovejoy
arrived in Rock Island last night,
and tomorrow, with his assist
ant, William Baker, will inspect
the state live stock at the Illinois
Western Hospital for the Insane at
Watertown to ascertain whether tu-
berculosis, prevalent throughout the
state, exists there. There are 60
head of cattle ut the Watertown insti-
tuition. Each one of these will be eX-
amined Any found to be affected
will he slaughtered and postmortem
conducted.
Illinois has adopted stringent meas
ures in an endeavor to eradicate dis
eases from live stock, for it is con-
tended that many of the ills that in
feet the human body originate in the
animal and are spread through the
use of milk and meat.
Tests have been held at all the state
institutions, except the Watertown
hospital, and at the majority of them
tuberculosis was found among the
cattle. Private herds are also in
spected by the veterinarians free of
charge, either on application of the
owner of the cattle or on the filing of
complaint. The state pays for all in
fected stock killed under its direction.
Conducting Test.
In conducting a test the herd is first
quarantined, after which each animal
is subjected to an injection of tuber-
culin. 1t requires 10 hours for the
reaction, and if the disease exists, at
the expiration of this time, it will
show itself in high fever.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-06
ANpALUsIA AIRiNGs.

Andalusia, July 5.-Mrs. Jennie
Thompson, of Chicago. is visiting her
mother, Mrs. James Westbsy.
Mrs. Elmer Lee has been on the
sick list.
There was concert given bv col
ored quartet of Burlington, Iowa, at
the town hall Monday.
G. F. Brookman and wife, of Cen
trail City, Iowa, arrived home Tuesday
to visit friends and relatives.
Mrs. Susan Smith and daughter
Lizzie started Saturday for Minneapo-
lis, Mimi, to spend the summer with
relatives.
Late visitors in our village were
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Westbav and
daughter, of Rock Island, Mrs Irwin
Hayes and children, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIII Bushart and son, of Milan,
Messrs. Ernie and Guy Hayes, Mrs.
Ruge and daughter. of Milan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-06
CORRECTION BY Mr.. BERRY.
Labor Leader Makes Explanation of Inn
preston to Mr.. O'ConnelI.


Rock Island. July 6.-Editor ARGUS:
| wish to make n statement in regard
to the interview with me published in
last nights ARGUS. The reporter
misinterpreted what / said. One
would suppose, on reading the article.
that we are antagonistic to President
D Cornell, and that we are making n
fight against him. Perhaps / did not
make myself as clear as l intended to.
for while incidental reference was
made to what Mr.. O'Connell did state
as TO the course that might be
pursued to in the event of our losing,
we do not believe that President
.O'Connell is responsible for the diver
sion of appropriations from Rock ISL
and arsenal. The thought which
meant to convey was that we are
seeking the reinstatement of our men,
a fair allotment of the appropria-
tions and to ascertain who is respon-
sible for the discrimination against
organized labor and the Rock Island
arsenal. +. G. BERRY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-06
Administrators Notice.
Estate of Sophia Reimers. deceased

Estate or Sophia Reimers. deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
ADMINISTRATOR of the estate OF Sophia
ReimCrS late of the county of Rock Isl
and, state of Illinois, deceased, hereby
gives notice that he will appear before the
County court OF Rock Island county. at the
county court room. in the city of Rock Island.
at the August term, on the first Monday
In August next, at which time all per
sors having claims against said estate are
notified ana requested to attend, for the pur-
pose of having the same adjusted.
All persons Indebted 10 said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this 18th day of june A. d. 1899
WILLIAM REIMERS, Administrator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-06
Spent a Good Farm Doctorine.

A. N. NOEL, of Asherville,
Kansas. says he spent good farm
doctoring himself for chronic diar-
rhoea, but got no relief and was afraid
that he must die. He chanced to get
hold of n bottle of Cham berlain s. Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy and
was permanently cured by it. For
sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-06
Would Have Cost Him His Life.

have been using Foley's Kidney
Cure and take great pleasure in stat
ing it gave me great permanent cure
of kidney disease which certainly
would have cost me my life. recon-
mend it to any one afflicted with kid
new trouble. Oscar Bowman, Lee
banon, XIV.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-06
Volcanic Eruptiona

Are grand. but skin eruptions rob
life of JOY. Bucklen's Arnica Salve
cures them; also old running and
fever sores, ulcers, boils, felons,
corns, warts, cutsa bruises, burns,
scalds, chapped hands, chilblains.
Best pile cure on earth. Drives out
pains and aches. Only % cents
box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by
Hartz & Ullemeyer, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-06
TEAM MAKES A WILD DASH.
An Exciting Runaway on Third Avenue
Yesterday Afternoon

Yesterday Afternoon
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Fowler. S17
Second avenue, with their daughters.
Misses Mabel and Katie Fowler, were
driving west on Third avenue about 5
O'Clock yesterday afternoon, when, on
reaching Eighteenth street. the
horses were frightened by the break
ing of portion of the harness, and
dashed down the thoroughfare ut an
exciting gait. Mr.. Fowler was in the
back seat, one of the ladies handling
the reins. The women folks scream
ed, but all held onto the rig, and were
unhurt when the team was brought
to standstill near Eighth street,
where Gus Range sue ,eeded in stop
ping it. The horses were badly
scratched