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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-23

1t came from the ice room clean, dry
and pure. That would not be the case
| unless it had been treated with chem
| i-sls He didn't think there was any
harm in so treating beef if it were done
tntellisently, but in the hands of igncr-
| ant people that would settle it.
In answer to Colonel Gillespie the
witness said that he had not visited 4
packing house to witness the processes
for six years. In sterilizirg the meat
! might be overlooked. There was no
uniformity as to the time employed.
each superintendent governing himself
by the conditions
The next witness was ". \. Robin
son, of Rockford. Ills, travelling repre-
sentative OF the chemical firm of Chas.
Pfzer & Co.. New York. The witness
said il was within his knowledge that
his firm sells to packing houses large
quantities of boraCic acid and other
chemicals. but that so far as he knew
such chemicals were never applied to
fresh beef: they were used for export
pork. He had no knowledge whatever
as to the use of any personalities in
connection with the shipment or use OF
refrigerated beef
Horace c. Gardner. of Swift & Co.
recalled, gave = detailed list of the
various chemicals used in the different
departments Of that establishment. He
said that in the refrigerated beef de-
partment no chemicals OF any kind are
used. and that he never knew CT salicylic
acid being used on the premises for any
purpose. Questioned by Major Lee the
witness said that the cloths in which
refrigerated beef was wrapped for ship
ment We're never treated with chemicals
nor with any solution. He was posi-
that no chemicals were ever applied.
in 1lyyO fn CHI
by his company and that none of the
company's agents at the point of con-
signment ever had authority to use
chemicals on the beef.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-23

Educate Your Howels with Cascarets.
Candy CathaItic. cure constipation forever
10c, 25c. II c. c. c. fail, druggists refund money
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-23
EVIDENCE Is CONTRADICTORY.
Direct Issue with the Story Told by Ex
pert Marshall.

| pert Marshall.
| Albert G. MAINS, the chemist of Ar
| mour & Co, testified that a large num-
| Der of chemicals were used in the man
| ufacturing department, but none in the
| packing house except boraX and boracic
acid, which were used in packing some
goods for the foreign market.
What chemicals are used for the
| preservation of refrigerator beef?''
| None whatever. Chemicals are used
t. produce the cold air in which the
beef is kept
What are used in the preparation of
corned beef?'. "Saltpetre and salt"
ANY salicyiic acid used in the estab-
lishment?'' No. sir"
In reply to Major Lee the witness
stated that the refrigerator beef sent
to the army was shipped in the usual
way and that no chemicals were used
on it. If chemicals were used an appli-
ance would be necessary and also the
employment of q number CT men. There
was no appliance and no men who
handled one. He had never seen any
chemicals on the meat.
by sprinkling, rubbing or other
wise?" No, sir
In reply to Colonel Davis the witness
said he had seen what is called Pre-
servaline.'' and also analysed -it. It's
used for preserving vegetables, milk,
cheese, butter. etc. Borax and boracic
acid were harmless. To preserve fresh
meat with boraX the borax would have
to be rubbed over the meat so that ev-
cry particle of it would be covered and
so treated the meat would have the APP
pearance of a mans hand dipped III
water ard then in flour. 1t might keep
the beef seventy-two hours if properly
applied in this way. Unless a sufficient
quantity We're used it wouldn't do any
good. The witness said he had heard of
the Powell process but cid rot know
where the experiments were made.
With reference to canned beef the fol-
soldiers rations: Lieutenant Hartwell:
u. ID. OdeIl. of Joliet chaplain of the
Third Illinois: DR.. John c. Burne. of
Chicago. assistant surgeon. Second I'LL
nois: William ]. Griffin. sergeant COM
pany f: Lieutenant Hedekin. Thirdcav-
airy; John Sienna. private. Third Hi
nois. and Lewis II. Wilson. volunteer
signal corps. Odell. Burne. Griffin and
Hedekin said the refrigerated beef had
a peculiar odor recalling to the list
eners the odor charged against the
"embalmed" beef.
DR.. Murdoch did not know where the
beef came from that he analysed. or
that it had any connection with the gov
eminent or the packers Colonel Smith,
the Chicago purchasing agent, saiG he
the process of canning
beef several times. DIR. L. E. Dey. of
the bureau of animal industry, said that
all meat canned or refrigerated passed
the government inspection.
The court concluded its Chicago ses-
sion and left for the east last night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-23
THE METHoDlsTs CONFER.
Money Raised for Paying Indebtedness and
Erection of a Parsonage.

Memb ers of the First Methodist
church had a conference last night to
consider the paving of the church in
Idebtedness and the erection of a new
parsonage. Rev. c. o. McCulloch
presided, and gave full showing OF
the church finances. The meeting was
enthusiastic and was well attended bv
all the prominent members of the
church. Addresses were made by K.
ID. Sweeney, {. l.. Walker, Hon. f.. \.
Atkinson, II. q. Young, l.. c. Daugh-
erty. \. NJ. Bruner and others. Some
of the church 5 most earnest members
contributed in a handsome manner. and
So. 500 has ALREADY been subscribed
and only a small portion of the
congregation has been visited by the
paster, who has begun an earnest can
vass. The contemplated new par
sonage will cost S., 500. 1t is to be
commodious, substantial and attrac-
tive
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-23

DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup
seems especially adapted to the needs
of children. Pleasant to take; soOth-
ing in its influence. 1t is the remedy
of all remedies for every form of
throat and lung disease. For sale by
Marshall IL Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-23
..Of Manila.

by John =. Frazer.
The most Powerful Naval Drama
ever written.
a SUPERB AND SPLENDID SCENIC PRO
DUCTION
Every stage setting in this play
specially designed and painted for
the purpose NOstOcS scenery used
SEVEN MAGNIFICEST STAGE PICTURES.
Each carried, even TO the smallest
details.
ACT I-Havana Fay with Fl MORO Castle.
The Maine enters the hsrDOr JsL;sary -. I--s.
ACT IL-FOrward deck Or he City of Wash
ingtOn. Night Of February II. 1895 Destruc-
ton of the Maine.
act IIL-Scene J. The American Consul
late, Havana scene > The Spanish Casino.
Havana. Scene s. Up in the lighthouse tow
AZ Fl MORO.
ACT IV.-Scenc l. The torpedo firing room.
Cayite- Manila bay. Sceue =. Destruction Of
Montejo's feet and glorious triumph of Amer
lean arms
Prices-25c. SOC and 55c Sale OF seats at
Bleuer's jeTelry store.
Cas- on sL lines after the performance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-23
Election Notice.
tive

Notice Is hereby given. that on Tuesday. the
fourth day of April, A. D. 1889 in th- city OF
Rock Island Ill. an election viii he held for
The following Officers, 70 wit:
CITY OFFICERS.
One mayor for two years.
ne city clerk for two years.
One city attorney for two years.
C;ne city treasurer for two years.
One derman in the First ward for two
years
one alderman in the Third ward for two
one alderman in the Fourth ward for two
years
One alderman in the Fifth wa-d for two
years.
one alderman in the Sixth ward for two
one alderman in the Seventh ward for two
TOWN OFFICERS
Two assistant supervisors for two years.
one as eSSor for one year
morning and continue open until O'Clock in
the afternoon of that day
Places of registration and voting will be as
First ward-Pre cinct l. No 4o3 Fourth ave
First Ward-Precinct , No sol Fifth street.
Second Ward-Precinct l. No 1914 Third
SecoLd Ward-Precinct >, George Stodd's
hall.
Third Ward-Precinct l. No. 1874 Third ave
Third Ward-Precinct ,, No. IH4 Seventh
Fourth Ward-Precinct l. d micIl's livery
stable. Third avenue, between Nineteenth and
Twentieth streets.
Fourth Ward-Precinct =. brick building rear
No. 7,r3 Twentieth street.
Fifth Wa'd-Precinct hose house on Twen-
ty-SecOnd street.
Fifth Ward-Precinct ,. Schmidts grocery
on Twentieth street.
Sixth Ward-Precinct !. 26lO Fifth avenue.
Sixth Ward-Precinct2 Twenty-ninth street
chapel, Seventh avenue and Twcnty-ninth
street.
Seventh ward-Precinct /, street car barn.
seventh Ward-Preciact ;. old No. school.
A. ID. HUEsING. CitV ard Town Clerk.
Rock Island Ill. March 10, A. II. 1889.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-23

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-23

Notice il hereby given. that on Tuesday, ne
fourth day of April, y. D 1889 in thu city o
Rock Island. III. election VIII he held FOL
the following officers. 70 wit:
CITY OFFICERS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-23
Had Taken so Much.

Il suffered for years from indiges-
ton which | thought was chronic, as
/ had taken so much medicine with
out benefit. l had great distress in
my stomach. After taking few bot
ties of Hoods Sarsaparilla and box
of Hoods Pills | could eat anything
wished and relish it," Mrs. G. ;.
Lake, Harvey, Illinois.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-23
END CLOSED
Of the Investigation of the Cues.
ton of the Beef Supplied
the Army.
sOME VERY INTERESTING EVIDENCE

Esat the Refrigerated Beef Was EN-
balmed and That 1t Wasn't Expert
says 1t Could Not BE sent to London
Without Chemical MISUNDERSTANDING
House Chemist Says No Chemicals Are
Used-Canned Meat Containing Drugs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-23

Lines east of Peoria carry through
coaches and sleeping ears on night
trains 10 principal cities.
Il. STOCkHOUSE,
Gent Pass. Agent,
Rock Island, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-23

Hoods Pills are nOn-irritating and
the only cathartic to take with Hood :
Sarsaparilla.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-11-08

ceive them. He was there at 10 and
no other engagements he would have
waited, for he is a courteous man and
unwilling to give offense unnecessarily.
But affairs of state awaited his coming
course, unfortunate that the train was
slow and that the committeeman were
trifle tardy in getting to the house.
But the episode is of value in showing
that in the mind of a man like Admiral
Dewey-of whose kind there should,
for the country's sake, be a multitude
10 o'clock means 10 o'clock and not
1920. The Baltimoreans are not the
only ones whom Dewey has shocked by
his fidelity to his appointments. \
year and half ago he startled certain
Spanish gentlemen and officers in Ma
Mia by losing no time in keeping an
engagement which had been made for
him by cable from Washington. When
he reached the mouth of Manila bay
he did not drop anchor and negotiate
to ascertain whether there were any
torpedoes in the channel. He did not
wait until morning in order that he
might see his way up the bay more
clearly. With characteristic American
straightforwardness he WENT ahead
and struck at the first opportunity.
"Manana" was to him today, now,
without delay. The disappointed Bal
timoreans may console themselves in
the reflection that their misfortune az
fords them an opportunity to measure
the value of precision in matters of
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-11-08

The election returns last night were
entirely satisfactory. The republicans
have not only held their own.
but have gone beyond the most
sanguine expectations in Ohio and Ken
lucky. The former state had been adj
mitted to be doubtful by reason of the
internal dissensions of the party. but
the figures show that fractional differ
ences have been set aside for the COM
mon good. The republican majority in
Kentucky, though it had been assured
that there would be one, was more pro-
nounced than had been expected. The
results in Massachusetts, and New York,
particularly in the former state, are
gratifying in view of the fact that not
withstanding local currents, the de-
mocracy had announced that expansion
would have an influence detrimental to
the republican candidates. Fusion has
prevailed in Nebraska, but no man who
closely watched the progress of events
in that state had looked for any other
result
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-11-08

what they like in their own country"
What right have the English got to
interfere with them in their affairs?"
Monsieur Chamberlain is a dangerous
man ] also heard conversation on
this subject in the course of which the
remark fell from one of the party: Il
wonder that the English are ready to
attack the Beers again when they had
two large armies (sic) destroyed by
them some years ago" Another ask
ed me what was a Maxim gum he had
never heard of it. A paper is respon-
sible for the statement that England is
preparing to invade the Transvaal
with large army composed of native
Indian soldiers. because Albion never
dares to risk the skin of her own
troops in any difficult war La Patrie
the organ of NJ. Millevoye. states on
the authority of its London cores
pendent that the meetings in London
against France. as we'll as the large
crowds which broke up a meeting in
favor OF the Beers, are paid by the day
at the rate of seventy cents to each
man to support the policy of England.
There is n syndicate this paper asserts,
which finances public meetings in Eng
land to manifest IN favor of the gov
eminent. Thus it would appear from
the columns this journal of actually"
that there exists not only the famous
"Dreyfus syndicate" but another in
England to finance patriotism. A
friend of mine, who is Il professor here
asked me this question in the following
words: "Will NJ. Chamberlain send NJ.
Kruger to a convict prison for life as
a traitor. if he catches him, just as
we sent Dreyfus?" This was seeming
ly in earnest. The ignorance of the
subject displayed here is beyond words
Pail Mall Gazette.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-11-08

In jobbing through the council
resolution providing for the expendi-
ture of one thousand dollars of the
city's hard-earned money by his satel-
lites. Moses Sherman shows himself to
be a fnancier to the last. That thou
sand dollars. judiciously expended in
Investigating" the truth of Mr.. Sher-
mans set of water works figures, will
go far to recompensing Mr.. Sherman
Why were CAM, Morford and Fickas
ready to toss away one thousand dol
lars of the city's money with sucn
reckless abandon? What We're the in
ducements, gentlemen?
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-11-08
HOW KRUEGER'S TIMID SON BE
CAME COURAGEOUS.

OF course all sorts of personal stories
are now being told about the person
ages of\the Transvaal and the Orange
Free State. Much has reached you
about President Kruger and his fam
lily. but last night 1 heard a story
which l think is entirely new, concern
ing one of his sons, now commanding
picked troop of horse on the Zulu
frontier. AS a boy this particular Off
spring of Africa's Grand Old Man did
not show anything like the cool and
determined courage which distinguish
his brothers. On the contrary he was
rather an object of scorn for the timid-
fly of his demeanor. This fretted the
lad very much and led to a curious
freak on his part. One of his elder
brothers shot a lion a few miles out of
Pictorial am speaking of fifteen or
twenty years ago-and brought home
the dead animal on 4 wagon, instead
of only bringing the skin and leaving
the carcass to rot on the veldt The
object of the hunter, it is supposed.
was to stuff the animal in some partic-
ular way. and with that object he call
ed upon his timid younger brother to
assist. The heart of the lion was cut
out of the carcass, and a day or so af-
terward it disappeared. About that
time it was also discovered that the
Kruger boy was suffering from severe
indisposition. which almost resembled
cholera. His mother tried to discover
what unwholesome substance he had
been eating, and at last he confessed
that he had cut some slices from the
lions heart and. having cooked them
to certain degree, had eaten heartily
of the flesh. 1T was to give me cour-
age" he whimpered. I heard that
some Of the black chiefs eat lions
heart before going to war" The boy
got well in few days and was sound
ly thrashed by his father to assist in
his convalescence. but, strange to say.
the effeminacy which had previously
distinguished him entirely disappeared
in the course of a few months, and. as
he reached manhood, he became in
every sense as courageous and impet-
uous in his quarrels as any of his
brothers.-From a London Letter.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-11-08
ALUMINIUM AS A CONDUCTOR.
1t Will be Tried on the Chicago Ele
waited.

Aluminium is to have an important
trial as a commercial conductor of
electricity on the Northwestern elevat-
ed railroad. Twenty miles of inch and
half cables are to be strung to con-
Vey the motive power to the trolley
rails. Aluminium displaces copper on
the new road because of its cheapness.
Copper almost doubled in price within
twelvemonth, while the lighter metal
has dropped a shade in the scale.
James r. Chapman. the electrical engi-
neer in charge of the new road. says:
After copper, aluminium is the best
conductor among the cheaper metals.
An aluminium wire has the additional
advantages of being lighter to handle
and of being non-corrosive." Accord
ing to Mr.. Chapman a perfect joint has
been made possible by a solder invent
ed by a Chicago man.-Chicago Record.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-11-08
THROUGH FRENCH sPEcTAcLEs
~he TransvaaI Trouble Seems to Ap
pear a Little Mixed.

Paris.-Nothing is more curious at
the present moment than to listen to
the opinions of Frenchmen, educated
and ignorant, on the crisis in South
Africa. as well as the entire press of
the capital.
tacles. originally belonged to the HoI-
landers. who We're driven into the in
terror by the English only TO suffer
frequent massacres at the HANDS of
overwhelming numbers of savage abo-
rhymes, But in their last retreats the
British have followed them up having
discovered mineral wealth in their ter
ritory. A deputy remarked to me the
other day: Surely the Beers can do
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-11-08

1t turns out that the water COM
pany and the traitorous three in the
council deliberated for some days as to
the personnel of the committee that
was selected to ignore the municipal
ownership sentiment. Two prominent
and trustworthy citizens We're con-
sidered in connection with DR.. Ford
but finally were dropped. all being too
risky. All of which goes to show
that the combine did not propose to
take any chances on the figures that
it's tools would report.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-11-08

rest until they have the designations OF
CAM, F'ickas and Morford safely
slowed away in the big vault in the
they have made this town dangerous
to the future growth of General Sher-
man and to the satellites that he is
able to control. These matters should
be acted on at the mass meeting to-
night
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-11-08
THEY FORGET.

At Central Music hall the "antis'
grow very pathetic over the brown
faces turned toward the sun in death
in the Philippines. but they have Meth
er pathos nor pity for the white faces
that also have turned toward the sun
in death largely because the ''antis''
encouraged the Filipinos to hope that
by instruction they would compel the
withdrawal of American troops.-Chi-
cago News.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-11-08
Admiral Dewey furnished a st

Admiral Dewey furnished striking
object lesson of one of the reasons why
he is so great a success
DEWEY'S in his profession when
GOOD he failed to hear an elo-
HABIT. quent speech from 4
Baltimore committee
man because the latter and his COL
leagues were late in keeping an en-
gagement. Promptness is a sailors
brightest quality. Especially in the
war service is this habit of being on
the minute valuable. Admiral Dewey
told the Baltimore committee that lie
would he at home at 10 o'clock to re-