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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23
WANTED.

WANTED SECOND COOK AT 2ls SEW
w enteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23
Funston WIN 60 Back to Manila.

Washington. Oct. %. - Following n
conference between the president and
Secretary Root Saturday the latter tel
egraphed To General Frederick Furs-
ton the tender OF brigadier general
ship i'll the newly-formed volunteer
service. Later dispatch was received
from Funston accepting the commits
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23

WANTED-A GOOD GIRL AT 9a8 TWES-
w tieth rect.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23

Washington. oct. 23-The bodies of
the sailors and marines who persisted
in the blowing up of the Maine, and
which We're afterwarCl buried in Ha-
vana, will be brought to this country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23
Remarkable Fatal Accident.

Duluth. Mimi. oct. 23.-John Gus
tafSon. north shore explorer. while
asleep tOppled out of bed. the back of
his negligce shirt collar catching on Il
door hinge less than Il foot from the
floor. where he Strangled to death
When discovered Gustafson was on
his tiptoes. his body bent nearly double
and his hrlI nearly touching the flnnr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23

Dcs MoineS. Ia. Oct. 23.-It is stated
on authority of Iowa Central officers
that w. |. Allen, who a few days ago
retired from the position of assistant
general manager of the Rock Island
system. will become general manager
of the Central of Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23
Rhodes WI See it Through.

London. Oct. IA special dispatch
from Cape Town states that Il message
has ben received there from Kimberley
stating that Cecil Rhodes has been
urged to leave the town. but refuses to
do so. being determined To see the
thing through.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23

Spencer. Ind. Oct. 23.-Infield Nc
Gath. Of Morgan township. owen
county. committed suicide while tenn
porarily insane.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23
Illinois Endeavorers Close.

Rockford. Ills. Oct. %. Saturday
was the closing day of the Illinois
Christian Endeavor Union convention.
although the delegates remained over
Sunday and took part in the different
church services. At the morning bus
mess session il was voted to hold the
next convention at Olney. the only
place which extended an invitation.
The old officers were reelected
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23
Have a netter On1nion OF Tommr.

Vienna. oct. 23.-The victory of the
British at Glencoe came as a vast sur
prise to numerous critics of the British
army. who asserted that while Tommy
Atkins might slaughter badly armed
barbarianS he was no match for n civ
iliZcd enemy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23
No supercedeas for Becker.

Springfield. Ills. Oct 23.-The su-
preme court has refused a superseIeas
in the case of August Becker. under
sentence TO hang Nov 10 at Chicago
for wife murder. Becker got reprieve
from the governor. changing the date
Of execution from Oct. II.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23
Jack the Kisser Kokomo.

KokOmo, Ind, Oct. 23.-This city
has a Jack the Kisscr." who is more
effective just now in keeping girls off
the streets than the curfew bell
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23
Heavy Lumber Cut Expected.

Merrill. Wis. Oct. 23.-It is estima-
ted that 1J.OOO,0O0 feet of logs will be
putin on the Wisconsin river the com
ing season. There will be n greater
amount of hcmlock and hardwood put
IL than ever before.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23

The shopgirl would enjoy her JOB
better if she learned to sit on the coun-
ter when not busy. Ne-s
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23

Tie carrier pigeon was in use by the
state department of the Ottoman en-
pire as early as the fourteeDfh CEN
fury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23

Dcs Moincs. Ia. Oct. 23.-Adam
Howell. the veteran president of the
Hawkeyc Insurance company. of this
city. and one of the most widely known
Insurance men in the west, is critical
ly ill with kidney trouble.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23
BronkIyn Wins the FinaI Game.

New York. Oct 23.-BrOoklyn won
the final game of the exhibition series
with Philadelphia Saturday by slug
ging the bail. Score-Philadelphia D;
BROOKLYN. IL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23
ANGLo-AMERICAN MARRIAGE.
This Time 1t Is an English Woman to a
Young New Yorker.

London. Oct. 23.-It is rumOred here
that Miss Muricl Wilson is going to
marry young Ogden Goelct. Miss VIII
son has been out now for six or seven
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23
ONLY ONE AMBITION
Charles K. Laid, of Kewanee,
Would Be Governor and
Nothing Else.
KEoWs JUST THE THING HE WANTS

Governor Tanner Explains HISS Remarks
About the spanish War-ArrEsred for
ForGery-Youns Man Killed with a Soft
Gloye-Endeavorers Adjourn-Case of
Smallpox Reported in Bad Location
Woman Goes Acquit OF Murder.
Quincy. Ills. Oct. 23.-In letter to
II. Y. Wheeler editor of The Evening
journal. Charlie. N. Ladd. of Kewanee,
writes: Il am Il candidate for the office
Of governor of the state of Illinois.
subject to the decision of the Demo
rCratic state conventions; and. lest |
may he misunderstood. | will say that
/ am not candidate nor will l accept
the nomination for any other office on
the state ticket. | have. heretofore.
been content 10 work i'll the field among
the common labOrers. and otticehOlding
has not been one of my desires; but |
have concluded 10 ask the people to
select me 10 the office of governor be-
cause the position would give me great
or opportunities 10 defend II govern
menJ o. the people. by the people. and
for the people against tho Hamilton
ian tOryfsm of the Republican party.
WIN Oppose imperialism
Il have no desire TO obtain tho NOM
inatiOn otherwise than by the unintiu-
GIANfai W lSt VI tlit ltOl'lt. II L
it. | shall TO the best of my ability OPP
pose the Imperialism of George Ill and
William Mckinley ana advocate good
government on the lines of the Demo
cratic national platform. If do not re-
ceive the nomination | shall continue
to go on the trail for the scalp of the
common enemy, as heretofre.'
Gov. Tanner Explains.
Chicago. Oct. Ex-Governor Tanner,
referring to what he said at Rock ISL
and regarding che Spanish war. that
the battles therein We're mere Skirm-
iSheS compared 10 the civil war; says:
The quotations from my few remarks
were correct as far as they went, but Il
wrong construction was placed on
them by some. | referred to the battle
of San Juan as Il skirmiSh only i'll com
garrison with the tremendous conflicts
of the civil war and to illustrate the
power of the United States. No man
has greater admiration than | for the
brave soldiers and sailors who fought
under the stars and stripes in the WIZ
with Spain. | wanted also to illus
trate the strength of this country ana
to show that we need no alliance with
England or any other foreign power in
any war. either offensive or dpfen-
Siv
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23
y-artcd "A Haunted House.

The following curious letter was re-
Gently received by a house renting
agency in London:
Have you a reputed haunted house
on your books? 1 am not afraid of
ghosts. do not as a matter of course
believe in their existence. and l am
willing to live in a house for long or
short term by arrangement. OF course.
rent free. Should there be no ghost
then, if you wish it. / shall be willing
to testify on oath to- the fact. Bat
should / see an apparition l will keep
the matter secret and only acquaint
you with the circumstances l will
pledge myself not to pander to local
gossip. l have a small income on which
l can subsist. My sole object in thus
applying to you is to be allowed to live
in a place in which l do not need to
pay any rent
The inquirer was informed that the
firm had no haunted houses on its list.
but would inform .him when il had
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23
cOLDis HEAD

Opens and cieanses the Nasal Passages
AlIays Inflammation, heals and protects the
membrane, restores the senses of taste and
smell. No cocaine, no mercury. no iDjur-
ions drug. Regular size soc; family size
81, at druggists or by mail
ELY BROTHERS. % Warren 81. New YORK.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23
MISCELLANEOUS.

ADV OR MAN WANTED To TRAVEL
4 and apDoiut agents. So per month aud
expenses Ncgier & Co. No. a.. Monon Build
ing Chicago
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23

years. but is as handsome and popular
as ever. She will probably have an
even smaller dowry than the $4,000
year of her cousin. Enid Wilson,
whose engagement to Lord Chester
field is still i'll the air.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23

VIVA NTED HONEST MAN OR WOMAN
w to travel for large house. Salary So
monthly and expenses with increase. Position
permanent. Enclose self-addressed stamped
envelope. Secretary, 30 CaXton building
Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23

UyANTEO- SITUATION AS CHEF IN
w restaurant or hotel. Fifteen years cX-
periencc. Economical. sober ana industrious
reference from last Ilaces in tri-citie~. Ad-
dre-s II. l.. Is. care ARGUS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23

xEaNrED-To LOAN MONEY on OLA
w rnonds. watches Jcwelry. hardware,
musical Instruments. bicycles clothing. dry
goods furniture. etc Highest cash prices
PAID for second hand goods OF all kinds also
The above goods for sale At half the usual
store nrfces All business transac lions strictly
-OurdentfaL His new number and location
I6ss second avenue Don forget it. J. W
Jones. Two rings on 1877
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23
LOST AND FOUND.

I OST-A VELVET HAT IN a HAT BON
\ uca- Spencer square Finder please
leave a. 3Sti Third avenue and be rewarded
I OST-A DRESS GOODS BELT WIT II
\ sterling silver buckle with initials C l. -.
CugTaVc ed Finder VIII Toe rewarded by leaving
1ne Ut So Seventeenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23
NEWS FACTS IN OUTLINE.

The registration in Greater New
York is 416I1T.
The biennial general convention OF
the Univcrsalists is in session at BoS
ton.
The New Zealand contingent. mum.
berinG 213 men, has sailed for South
Africa.
Assistant Secretary of the interior
Davis has gone to Ohio to speak i'll the
campaign.
Elections are held in twelve states
this fall. and five elect governors. The
elections take place Nov. a.
+. TennysOn Nicely, publisher. ia
Fifth avenue. New York. has failed.
Liabilities. S3I9.131; assets. Sl14.T39.
y certificate and affidavit have been
received at Canton. o., from President
Mckinley directing that his name be
registered.
The waters of the Mississippi have
reached a threatening stage ut Min
neapoliS, owing to IL rise in Rum
river.
The decree of Masonry was CON
ferred on Rear Admiral SchIey Satur-
day night by Benjamin Il. French lodge
at Washington.
Aldermen Starr and Mckinney. of
Grand Junction. Colo. have been sen
fenced to six months in Jail for at
tempted bribery.
Horance l.. Hastings. editor and
publisher of The Christian. died at
Goshen. Mass. Saturday of typhoid
fever. aged Is years.
In Il prize fight ut Covelo. Cal, be-
tween George CoXey and Jim Hall. two
local pugilistS. Hall received injuries
which ii is thought will result fatally.
Admiral Dewey. on the advice of his
physician. has cancelled the dates for
visits. This is precautionary meas
ure-prevcntative of bad results.
The hospital at Sagua IL Grande,
Cuba. collapsed Saturday. having been
undermined by heavy rains. -Four
were killed and twenty-SPven injured
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23
Daily except Sunday.
TRAIfys

Passenger trains leave Il u moline
Rvenue) depot five (5l minutes earlier than time
given. Trains marked daily, all other train
daily except Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23
MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY To LOAN-CHATTEL MORT
vi gage loans by W. II Eastman. i7i3 Sec
ond avenue. without pubiity or removal He
also makes collections-hard ones 4 specially
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23
TIE rRh YELERs, GUIDE

|'HICAGO, ROCK ISLAND & PACIFIC RAIL
~ Way-Tickets can &c purchased or baggage
checked st II i d Twentieth street depot, o
Ria P Depot, corner Fifth avenue and Thirty
arst street, Frank plummer, Agent,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23

NOR RENT - THREE UNFCRNISHEC
4 rooms for light houSekee aing for small
family 1T = pr month. 32os Fifth avenue.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-10-18

dridge, A. $. Honnet. NJ. Hanf. Wiley Jones, Ferd Havis, E. C. Howell and N. B. Trulock.
 On motion the above appoint ments were confirmed by the Coun. cil.
 The Mayor recommended that the Council appropriate $20O towards suppressing small pox in yillemont township.
 Aid. Boyee moved that board of public affairs be authorized to pay as much as S20o out of any funds in their hands if they thought it neces- sary. Carried.
 Mir Simpson addressed the Connci, requesting that license for pedd1ino. meats be reduced.
 The Mayor appointed Alderman Well and Messrs J. B. Trulock and s. Geisreiter Ils as an executive com mittee to solieit signatures for i'm. provement district orlighting plant
 On motion Council adjourned.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-10-18

An ordinance for the establishment of an improvement district for the purpose Of constructing an electric light plant read first, second and third times and adopted,
 Petition asking for alley to be opened in block 4, Drew Whites ad- dition. read and granted and on.mo- ton Chief Police instructed to open same 1t once.
 An ordinance regulati the run hing at large of aninlals on the streets introduced and read first, second and third times and adopted.
 An ordinance to better facilitate the collection of license read first and second times and on motion referred to Ordinance Committee.
 It was moved and carried that four extra policemen be employed during Fair week.
 Communications and resolutions from the Commercial League were read.
 Aid. Fox moved that it is thes of the City Council that the Mayor prepare q paper expressing the CO., operation of the city government, and urge the necessity of lprompt action in repairing our dykes, and that he forward a copy Of said paper to the Chief of T. $. Engineers for the Arkansas River Improvement Department, to both Senate Berry and Jones, and Congressman Little.
 The Mayor advised the Council that the Prosecuting Attorney had informed him that if the city eontin- ned charging fifteen cents for weigh ing cotton, he would proceed against the city by arresting the weighers each time they weighed cotton.
 It was moved and carried that the matter be referred to the Mayor and City Attorney for adjustment. The Mayor appointed the follow ing named parties as a Board of Health. J. L. Goree, J. w. Withers, A. c. Jordan, J. w. Rowland. H. E. Williams, J. F. Runyan, o. c. Hank ison, N. T. Roberts, W. T. Wool
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-10-18

ing. where lot of straw is scatter ed about, that a lamp had been turned over. Mr. John LeBosquet, who is employed at the Mercantile Company, showed his ability us a fireman by extinguishing the flames before the arrival of the fire depart ment. When our reporter arrived on the scene, John was seen diligent- ly working in the cellar with Chief Senyard by his side. The alarm which proved to ee false, can be a+- tributed to the timely work of MT. LeBosquet.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-10-18
ARRESTED
City Cotton Weighers for Violating
 the Law

We were informed at 11:25 this morning by Constable A. ]. Stewart that he was going to arrest the city cotton weighers, and that one al- ready had been arrested. Nothing dehnite could be learned regarding the time or place of the trial.
 Our reporter this morning while in conversation with Prosecuting Attorney SorrelIs was informed that if the cotton weighers would charge a nominal or reasonable price, or comply with the law as passed by the last Legislature, to such an extent that the city scales could be used, say s cents per bale be charged, he would not prosecute them. It seems that 5 cents per bale is too low a price to charge with the view of making the city scales self sustaining.
 The Graphic has accomplished its purpose, viz: that the law should, in all cases, be strictly adhered to and let the benefits, if any accrue, go to those whom the last legislature in tended that they should-the farmers.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-10-18
HANDLE FACTORY
Secuted By the Citizens of Jonesboro
 From Indiana.

Another factory for Arkansas. The citizens of Jonesboro have se- cured handle factory, which will be located near the Jonesboro Slave factory. The new factory will man. ufacture ax, hoe, spade and in fact, all descriptions of handles. Opera tions will begin as soon as macnlne- ry can be placed. The factory will be moved from Indiana. Jonesboro is great timber country. The ia. cllities afforded for shipping meet the demand of that uptodate town.
 Pine Bluff is a country rich in timber and shipping facilities. We have two stave factories and saw mills unequaled. People can take in their shipping or buying, either by river or rail. Whats the mat ter that Pine Bluff can t boast of a handle factory and a new electrlc light plant2 Factories make busi- ness and business makes the town.
 Mir. L. w. Clements. of Swan Lake, is 1n the city.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-10-18
 MORGEk BAKERY
Sold Tuesday at Noon to M, Gottleib
 at Auction for $7OO.

The sale of the bakery known as Morgen $ Yachs, located on Main street, was sold this Tuesday, morning to M. Gottlieb for $700 by Constable A. J. Stewart. The bak- cry IS worth between $2000 and $2200 dollars, so we are irforme by Mr. Morgen. The cause of the sale grew out of difference oh the part of Yach and Morgen. They entered into a partnership for years. Ow- ing to the fact that debts were not paid and the firm not being able 10 pay, as represented by MT. Yach to creditors, hence the suit was brought n chancery. This morning A. Got tlieb bought the bakery in for Will Yach, brother to George Yach, who was partner of Morgen in the bakery business previous to their disagreement.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-10-18
A LIGHT PLANT A PETITION TO BUILD ONE GRANTED BY THE
 COUNCIL.
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Embracing the Whole City to be Formed-No Other Import
 ant Business Transacted

The city council met in regular ses- sion Monday night, Hon. W. B. AL exander present and presiding and Aids. Boyce, Clement, Fox. Lang ford, Meyer, Owen, WolIerman and Well present.
 The following proceedings were had:
 The minutes of previous meeting were read and approved.
 Aid. Clement reported that he had investigated the matter of oil at Nc Kinney Bros. and said they were go- ing to move, which he thought would It lieve the situation.
 Aid. Boyce reported that Light and Water Committee had the location of lights under consideration, but not ready to report. Further time asked for and granted.
 Petition of citizens asking for crea- tion of an improvement district to build an electric light plant was read and on motion granted.
 PETITION.
 To the Honorable Mayor and City Council of
 Pine Bluff, Arkansas:
 We. the undersigned, citizens of Pina Bluff and owners of real estate therein, hereby petition your honor able body to take the necessary steps for the formation of an improvement ho 1Io Nf ho territory within the corporate limits of said city of Pine Bluff for the pur- pose of constructing and establish ing an electric lighting plant in said city of Pine Bluff.
 Isaac Dreyfus, l.. E. GoldsHith, Max Veil, $. Bluthenthal&Co, Honnet & Co.,, N.6.& J.B.T .Trulock N. T. White, Fred Senyard,
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-10-18
OFF TO THE PEN.

Judge Grace sentenced T. J. orms- by this morning to one year in the penitentiary. Petitions were pre- sented to the Judge signed by agreat many of the lawyers at the bar ask ing clemency to the extent of giving Ormsby 30 days. The judge refused. The sheriff left on the Cotton Belt train for Little Rock with Mir. Orms- by this afternoon.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-10-18
 Telegraph and
 TelephOneCO.
CHARITY BALL
N Grand Entertainment il Progress by the Odd Fellows.

|Ihe two Odd Fellow lodges of this K have combined in order that hY may give, at future l, grand entertainment embrac- :. and including comic sketches, Ero dialects in form of recita- s@, classical dialogues, scenes sn Shakespeare, and everything Bt will make it a success. Many #par local talent well known to the # loving public will participate. #ly of our most prominent vocal # will lend helping voices. The sct in view just.fes the means #Poyed by the Odd Fellow lodges. #r the entertainment. they will
 what is known as a Charity
 The benefits financially they reap from both occasions will
 eyoted to the poor of the city.
 aud all needing aid will receive stance. Ibe committee having
 ein chargeis composed of twelve #1e members of both lodges. Dr. Raschbaum is chairman. Mir.
 mas Green, the inimitable and
 pressible amateur negro delin-
 P will render some of his funny
 s and smile as none can smile
 Tom. The committee has start Plready in an andeavor to secure
 lt to aid them. A hearty coop
 lou should be manifested by
 s who are fortunate enough to eeSs tie necessary talents, for
 purpose justifies anything they
 ao in the premises.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-10-18

NoTE-Avoid the imitation baking powders. They are mostly made from alum, cheap, caustic acid, which makes the food unwhoesome.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-10-18
COLUMBIA LEADS AGAIN.

NEW YORK, October r, ? p. m.- Yachts started of from Sanoy Hook Columbia leading by ten seconds. Columbia slowly cutting down Shah1rock's lead of three lengths and outpolnting her. Shamrock broke down and turned back. The Colum- bia is going over the fall course.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-10-18
ORATORS.

Tonight at the court house the or ators will render their debate regar1- ing the future greatness of our he public. The many people of this ci'y are cordially invited to he present.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-10-18
IN A CELLAR.

|ssday morning the fire depart
 responded 10 a call from the ollu Mercantile Company. Upon pug thereit was discovered that ||Feellar in the rear of the build
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-10-18
A Great Name $ a guarantee of
 Superior Wortb

In baking powder, in these days of un- scrupulous aduteration, great name gives the best security.
 There are many brands of baking powders, but Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder is recognized at once as the brand of great name, a powder of highest favor and reputation. Everyone has absolute confidence in the food where Dr. Prices Baking Powder is used. Pure and healthfu food is a matter of vital importance to every individual.
 Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder assures the finest and most wholesome food.
 NOTE -Avoidthe m They madef froma CHICAGO acid chrnakest the foodun