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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-18
IN THEIR NEW CHURCH
African Methodists Have Corner
stone Laying Ceremo'
MES.
THE CoLoRED MAsoNs oFFIC1ATE.

Addresses by Judge w. FL. Gest, K. ID
! Sweeney, Mayor william McConochi'
and C. j. SearIe-Happy Occasion fol-
Pastor c. III. Thomas and His Congrega
tion Exercises Occur Sunday Afternoon
The laying of the cornerstone yes
| terday afternoon marked the compile.
| ton of the new church of the Rock
Island African Methodist Episcopal
| congregation at the corner of Thir-
teenth street and Fifth-and-a-half
avenue.
When the beginning of the service
was announced at 2 o'clock by Rev.
c. H Thomas. who presided as mas
ter of ceremonies, the church was
filed. There was a selection by the
choir, after which Rev. G. o. McCul-
loch. of the First Methodist church.
pronounced the invocation. Judge
Gest was thereupon introduced, and
delivered an address in which he
felicitated the colored folks in the
success that had attended their efforts
to secure a permanent worshiping
place. hoping that the congregation
might continue to grow and prosper.
There were remarks also by +. d.
Sweeney, Mayor William McCono-
chic and c. j. Searle, each of whom
spoke words of congratulations.
j. F. Robinson, president of the
Rock Island National bank. who has
been a steadfast friend to the congre-
CATION, read the financial standing of
the church, showing an indie btedness
of $4,000.
The congregation then repaired to
the outside of the building to witness
the laying of the cornerstone, which
was conducted by II. E. Burris, wor-
lodge of colored Masons. assisted by
Island. and Hiram lodge No. 20, of
Davenport.
The offering amounted to $55.12.
Pastors Enterprise.
Pastor Thomas is entitled to much
credit for his energy and enterprise.
Since coming to Rock Island few
years ago he has materially increa sed
The A. NJ. f. congregation, revived
an interest in religious work among
his people, and installed them in a
new home.
The church is 2-story frame. 1t
was formerly school house. being
moved from the corner of Fourteenth
street and Fourth avenue. 1t has been
remodeled throughout and provided
with neat furnishings and equipped
with.electric lights. The second story
will serve as meeting place for the
colored societies of the city. The
rentals from this and two adjoining
houses owned the congregation and
adjoining the church will contribute
toward removing the 81 900 Indebted
ness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-18
RURAL MAIL ROUTES.
One Is Sought In the Vicinity
of the Town of
Milan.
WILL SERVE THREE TOWNSHIPS.

Black Hawk, Bowling and Edgington to
proved OF by the Postofce Department
at washington-RuraI Mail Boxes to BE
Provided.
A petition for rural mail delivery
in the townships Of Black Hawk.
Bowling and Edging on. has been mao e
10 the first assistant postmaster
general. and it is not unlikely that
the authority to inaugurate the sys-
tenn may be granted. The plan of
rural mail delivery thus sought to be
established will radiate from Milan,
to which town the Email for those
within the territory will be delivery
from this city. If the petition is
granted the effect of its operation wi |
be watched with much interest in
Rock Island. A similar petition for
rural delivery round about Hampton,
in the upper end of the county is. as
heretofore noted. also under consider
alton by the department in Washing
ton.
Rural Mail Boxes.
John Newberg, of toboggan inven-
ton fame. has patented mail box for
rural mail delivery use, which is so
perfected in its automatic operation
that it is water tight as we'll as proof
in itself against being tempered with.
The box is being manufactured by
Morris & Lewis, of this city. Mr..
Newberg has likewise invented mail
box for city uses.
Postmaster Thomas has arranged
so that the stamp and general deliv-
cry windows at the Rock Island post
office be kept open until s O'Clock
each evening this week. aud Sa urday
evening until 9 o'clock, in order to
accommodate the holiday rush.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-18
A SURE CURE FOR GROUP.
Twenty-Five Years Constant Use without
Failure.

The first Indication of Group is
hoarseness, and in child subject to
that disease it may be taken as a sure
sign of the approach of an attack.
Following this hoarseness is peculiar
rough cough. If Cham berlain's Cough
Remedy is given rs soon as the child
becomes hoarse, or even after the
croupy cough appears. it will prevent
the attack. 1t is used in many thous-
auds of homes in this broad land and
never disappoints the anxious moth
ers. We have yet TO learn of single
instance in which it bias not proved
effectual. No other preparation can
show such a record-twenty-fi five years
constant use without a failure. For
sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-18
Theatrlcals.

The New York Herald of May
says: its strange what strides the
stage has made in the past five years,
not to speak of century. Business
men have now taken a hand in the
pie, and find it very profitable in
vestment. Lawrence Barrett, during
his grand struggle through number
less difficulties, was backed by some
of the solid business men of Boston.
Viola Allen, who has electrified this
country and at the present time is
the talk of the entire east, in The
Christian, was furnish' d the neces-
sary funds by large printing estab-
lishment in New York. And now a
leading business man of Chicago has
taken hold of the comedy farce, "A
Wise Woman and having engaged
an extraordinary good company will
appear in all the principal cities in a
trip across the continent. Prior to
their run in San Francisco they will
take in some of the minor towns, and
thus make the journey to the coast
with more ease. Theatrical man
ayers, look sharp. The busi-
ness men will crowd you out"
In this connection it is noticed that
IA Wise Woman" is going to make a
few stops before starting run in San
francisco. Now why can't we have
this company stay one night with us?
1t surely must have a irst-class COM
pany to contemplate an extended run
in the western metropolis. Such a
company would be relief from the
No. 2, 8 and sometimes companies
that we generally get. Give US a
chance
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-18
California.

Now is the time to commence figur-
ing on California trip. The O., r.
L. & P. railway is in a position to sell
you tickets by number of different
routes and give the privilege of going
out one way and returning another
Through tourist cars from Rock Island
to San Francisco via either Colorado
Springs or FIT. Worth. Round trip
tickets good for nine months with
stop-over privileges both going and
returning, now on sale. For full in
formation call or write to s. F. Boyd,
general agent, Davenport, or F. H.
Plummer, ticket agent. Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-18
Miss Lillian French in the Messiah"

That Miss Lillian French is So
prano of rare ability is attcsted by
the fact of her engagement by the
Apollo club. of Chicago. to sing in
the Messiah" at its concert Dee.
20. The Handel Oratorio society, of
Rock Island, is fortunate to have Sc
cured the services of this artist. Low
ers of oratorio will have an oppor-
tunity TO hear Miss French at the M.
Z. church in Rock Island Dec. ~.
Tickets on sale at Eberhart's,
Bowlby's and Totten's music stores;
so cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-18
Hoyt's "a Day and a Night"

Charles Hoyt's "a Day and a
Night" was presented by a capable
company at Harper's theatre last
evening, and that the performance
pleased the audience was evidenced
by the frequent applause. Aside from
having an interesting plot, one that
can be easily followed, the piece calls
for specialties here and there. The
company is made up of clever people.
each one of whom is an artist in his
Or her line.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-18
Valuation Academy.

Academy of the Visitation. conduct
ed by the sisters of the Visitation
2939 Fifth avenue, Rock Island. The
academic, preparatory and kinder
ten departments of the new academy
are now opened to Students
Superior advantages in music. art
elocution, physical culture and the
languages
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-18
1t Hits the Spot.

When suffering from a severe cold
and your throat and lungs feel sore
when the soreness will at once be re-
lieved, a warm grateful feeling and
healing of the parts affected will be
experienced and you will say: 1T
feels Sd good. 1t hits the spot. "
Guaranteed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-18
"a Heart as STURDY as an OAK

But what about the blood which the
heart must pump at the rate of 20
times a minute? If this heart is to
be sturdy and the nerves strong this
blood must be rich and pure. Hoods
Sarsaparilla makes sturdy hearts be-
cause it makes good blood. 1t gives
to men and women strength, conf
dence, courage and endurance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-18
For Over fifty Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. II
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea. Is
cents q bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-18
For Pneumonia.

DR.. c. J. Bishop, of Aguew, Mich,
says: II have used Foley's Honey
and Tar in three very severe cases of
pneumonia the past month with good
results"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-18

Hoods Pills are non-irritatiDg and
the only cathartic to take with Hood S
Sarsaparilla.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-18
AN AFTER DINNER CIGAR

is blessing to mankind. But men S
taste vary, some like a strong cigar,
some a mild one, others like a pipe.
There is no variation of the smokers
taste that We cannot crafty. II he
wants dry cigar we can give him
one Our regular stock is kept moist
and fresh. We have no inclinations
of our own-our business is to satisfy
our customers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-18
Il. s. RACHMAN
Reliable Grocer,
No. 1905 SECOND AVENUE.
Telephone I249.

Look at this price list for
goods which we guarantee to
be the best and cheapest that
has ever been offered:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-18
Bahnsen's Drug Store
Corner 4th Avenue and goth street.
Eor ffoarSeuese.

Benjamin Ingerson, of Hutton,
Ind, says ne had not spoken above q
whisper for months, and one bottle of
Foley's Honey aud Tar restored his
voice. 1t is used very largely by
speakers and singers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-18

GA - Eo7EA.
$780, c; :: G;%,|4z;!;l;:;S;@.s '''''
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-18

Licensed to Wed.
John c. Colgrove. -.....-..-... Hillsdale
Miss Blanche @. Armstrong HiIIsd ale
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-07-16

speeds will be increased till they reach
the maximum. At present everything
is rough and discordaat. and makes
great deal of noise. This, the men in
charge say will soon wear off.
The model shop is near the great
tank, and there are now half a dozen
models under construction in it, both
those of existing warships and those
of contemplated ones. 1t is not pro-
posed to try any of the latter class for
two months yet, the time until then
being occupied in testing existing YES
sells. At the end of that interval. il is
probable that there will be public test
of the tank and an official explanation
of its uses. At present the officers are
somewhat close-mouthed in regard
to it.
1t is also the intention of the govern
ment to allow American ship building
firms and private parties to have the
use of the model basin whenever it is
not in use on government tests. The
models will be constructed after any
pattern that the parties in question
may desire to submit. and only the ac-
tual cost of the work of constructing
and testing methods will be charged.
II is expected that the future Ameri-
can cup defenders will be first tested in
miniature in the United States model.
basin before their actual work of con-
struction is entered upon. 1t will be a
matter of great nautical interest to
watch and note the improvements that
will thus be effected in their speed from
time to time, when it becomes neces-
sary to construct a new yacht to de-
fend the international trophy now in
possession of an American built vessel.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-07-16

knots. and that as much care should be
taken to design so as to offer the least
resistance of the upper portion to the
water as is taken with the lower por-
tons, which are always submerged.
Yet never in the history of the world
has it been possible to ascertain the
best shape for them in advance of ac-
tual test after the ship has been COM
pleted when, of course, it is too late
for alterations.
Objections may be made that the tank
offers, after al. only smooth water ia
cilities, and will not give evidence as to
work in q sea way. Such, however, is
not the case. At one end of the tank
is to be placed a powerful propeller,
which will send waves to meet the
model quite as strong proportionately
to the size as are likely to be encoun-
tered by the ship in the open sea. Fur
Their. in one corner of the building which
encloses the entire tank will be placed
a powerful electric fan, which can get
up a very good imitation of a gale of
wind.
All these points were worked out
very carefully by Naval Constructor
David W. Taylor before the building of
the plant was begun, and there was
theoretically no doubt that all would
work correctly. Still, careful tests were
determined upon to show that these
calculations were accurate. In other
words. to make everything perfectly
safe. the sum" had to be proved"
For this purpase models have been,
or are being, constructed of the Iowa,
the Brooklyn. the Raleigh and other
vessels at present in existence. Abund
ant records, of course, exist as to the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-07-16

worked by the Ward-Leonard system
of electrical control. capable of driving
the carriage along the rails at twenty
five miles an hour within 200 feet vSf the
starting place.
Hung TO this bridge carriage, by
means of a dynamometer, will be the
various models which it is designed to
test, each loaded so as to float the eX-
act proportionate depth designed for
the ship. AS the carriage sweeps along,
towing the model, the dynamometer
will register the resistance of the water
TO that particular form of bow at each
speed from one knot an hour up to
thirty. If it is found that the resistance
is greater than it should be, the model
will be taken back to the carpentering
establishment attached TO the basin
and trimmed down or built out, as may
be thought best, and then tried again
and again until the very best shape for
the purpose intended is resolved
upon.
When one is finally adopted. the re-
sstance of the water to its progress at
various speeds Will be carefully noted,
and from this it will be very simple to
calculate the exact power of the en-
gines required to give the ship. when
built the greatest speed. Hereafter
there will be no danger that the en-
gines will be found too weak for the
ship, thus losing speed, or too heavy
and strong. thus losing weight that
might better be devoted to some other
part of the vessel.
There is one especial advantage in
the high speed that can be attained in
the tank which layman Will necessar-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-07-16

essary $4,000 to put his plans into
operation.
The need of such tanks has been
recognized abroad for a still longer
time. but the governments have hest
tated to go into it sufficiently TO attain
the best results. Mr.. William Denny,
the most progressive of the Scotch
builders. and the owner of the only
private basin in the world. said recent
ly, in discussing the question: "Of all
the problems about a steamship. the
only ones incapable of being solved al
the present moment by priori method
are those relating to speed and power.
No ability and no training will enable
even the most skillful naval architect
TO overcome the want of an expert
mental tank in coping with these ques-
tons.
1t is to find out this ideal hull-the
one that will attain the maximum re-
suit of speed. of carrying power, or of
whatever other quality that may be
desired-that the United States has
erected. after many years. of sOlicita-
ton on the part of the bureau of con-
struction and repair this enormous
basin.
The basin was authorized by con-
gress two years ago, and already par
tial experiments have been made with
a model of the Iowa. and the basin has
been proved TO be thoroughly accurate
in its predictions in regard to speed.
Very soon exhaustive experiments will
be begun to determine the best shapes
for the hulls of the new warships au-
Ihorized last March.
The tank has length of 500 feet, and
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-07-16
Stamp With a History.
Philadelphia Times.l


In the year 1851 little 12-penny black
Canadian postage stamp was printed by
the government at Ottawa. The public
did not regard this somber issue with
favor, so few We're issued.
One of these stamps was sent to the
Hamilton postoffice, where is was sold
to an old gentleman, who said it was
shame to print the queens picture on
stamp that might be handled by pro-
fame hands. Tenderly the gentleman
put it on parcel, sending it to a friend
in the United States. Here, in the
waste basket, it lay for many day. till
an errand boy found it and quickly
transferred it to his album. Despairing
of getting a good collection, and his
fever for stamps somewhat abating, he
sold them to dealer. The new owner,
on looking al the catalogue. found that
what he had paid S. for was worth SIS.
Accidentally this stamp was slipped
into 25-cent packet, and sent to
dealer residing in Hamilton. When the
latter opened the packet he was as
tonished to find such valuable stamp,
and, being honest, wrote his friend to
inform him of what had happened, Of
fering him 1,200 for it. The offer was
accepted and the stamp again changed
hands. By this time the stamp has in
creased in value, and not a few came
from a distance to look at the treasure
One day an English nobleman, who,
through Canadian friend, had heard
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-07-16
GERMANY OUR ONLY FEARED TRADE RIVAL
Trained Statesmen That
Sede Imitation PrOduCtSKaiS Kingdom
More be Feared Than That of Great Britain

sia'S supply of new rapid-firing guns
would be awarded to American firms.
Heretofore when Russia wanted guns,
Germany has made them. Germany
expected to make them this time, but
before awarding the contract Russia
quietly inspected SOME American ord
nance, with the result that the greater
part of her enormous order will come
to this side of the Atlantic
Hardly a week passes without some
case such as this, in which American
producers get the better of their Ger
man rivals or vice versa Now il is
mining machinery, at another time
electrical supplies, and at others cotton
cloth or agricultural implements.
Wherever there is big contract To be
awarded the German and the Yankee
are both reaching out for it. When the
American wins a contract or Il line Of
trade away from the German, he feels
like jumping uD and clicking his heels
together. and when the German is sue
cessful, he makes a face at his rival,
figuratively speaking, before he goes
home to fill the order.
One curious phase of the Germans
all-abSOr5ing search after information
regarding American manufactures is
reported by a tourist concern, which is
engaged in conducting parties Of Eu-
rOpeanS through the United States. An
officer of this company says:
There is a considerable increase Ia
the number of Germans visiting the
Emitted States at the present time. The
great majority of foreign visitors to
this country are either English or Ger
mans. and the latter form a greater
proportion now than ever before. The
Englishmen come for sightseeing, but
the Germans are nearly all increased
in studying some line OF manufacturing
or some particular concern They Will
spend weeks in studying d single fac
tory"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-07-16

speed of these actual vessels in all
sorts of weather and under all condi-
tons. If, when their models are tested
in the tank, they should give results
which, when worked out, should agree
with the. results in actual practice, it
would be proof that other ships built
on the models obtained in the tank
would also give the expected results.
If on the other hand, it were found
that the results were somewhat differ
ent, they would give basis for calcu-
lating the amount by which the final
ship should be made to differ from the
tank model.
Naturally, Mr. Taylor felt more or
less anxiety in regard to the first ex
pertinent. This was made with TWEEN
ty-foot wooden model of the Iowa,
double the length of any model used
abroad. So far, this has been tested at
various speed up to twelve knots. and
the results have been practically identi-
cal with those shown by the Iowa's log
books. In a few days. experiments will
be made at greater speeds. AT pres
ent the machinery is so new that it is
not thought prudent TO use too great We
locity. AS the various parts get ad-
justed to each other, and the machin-
cry, so to speak, finds" itself, the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-07-16
CURING ANEMIC CHILDREN.
German Treatment Whereby Stimu-
liant Is Injected Under Skin.

\ prompt and effective cure for anema
has just been discovered by DR.. Albert
Muggia, progressive German physician.
He takes the yoik OF Il fresh laid hen 5
egg, mixes it with a little salt. and filters
the mixture. Then ne injects il with a
hypodermic syringe. His experiments have
been conducted upon very weak. anemic
children that found difficulty in assimiat-
ing food. After a short course of treat
ment, his patients gained in weight per-
ceptibly and improved in health from day
to day. The principle upon which this
scientist works is that the body assimi-
lates whatever is injected under the skin
with far greater ease and promptness
than If it be taken into the stomach. 1t
is notable that in most cases of extreme
anemia the digestive apparatus refuses to
work property and the iron or food swal-
lowed is not assimilated. When introduce
ed in the new way. directly into the blood
it can not fail TO build up the system
promptly. The importance of this method
is in proportion to the widespread prevail
ence of anema among children and wo-
men OF our day who do not get sufficient
exercise or fresh air to keep the frame in
healthful condition. The idea of feeding
beneath the skin. hypodermically. is so
simple and effective that the only wonder
is that it has not been thought of be-
fore.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-07-16
Good Use of Fits.


"A poor. miserable tramp came to the
kitchen door this afternoon. said Mrs.
Biivins to her husband. and when L
asked him what he wanted he fell down in
q fit"
suppose you were just fool enough TO give
him some money?
We'll. yes" admitted Mrs. Blivins. I
gave him a good meal and % cents TO get
a nights lodging with
w hich he promptly blew in for booze,
added BlivinS. Didn't you know that he
was fraud?" Those fellows can throw
fits so artisticaliy that they sometimes de-
ceive the physicians. He was fake pure
and simple
Il don't care if he was replied the
lady, with a toss of her head, Il made
him earn his dinner. anyway
"Oh. you did, did you? What did he
do?''
Il made him come into the nursery and
throw fits, as you call it. for half an hour
to amuSe the baby.