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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-11
Indians Want Iowa Lands.

Niles, Mich, July 1.-THE remnant
of the tribe of Pottawatomie Indians
who are scattered over southern Mich
igan are preparing to push their claim
to the title of Iowa lands, the value of
which they assert should be paid them
without legal recourse. A delegation
of the survivors of the once powerful
nation will again visit Washington to
interest. if possible, the federal author
tiles in their cause. believing they are
entitled to indemnity for their former
possessions alleged to have been wrong
fully wrested from them. The Potta-
watomies claim ownership to 1000 900
acres OF land in Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-11
WILL COST HIM A LEG.
Veteran of the Civil War Assaulted by q
Soldier of the Spanish War,

Veteran of the Civil War Assaulted by a
Soldier of the Spanish War,
Black River Falls, Wis, July ia
shooting affray took place four miles
north of Millston Sunday night and as
a result Victor Norburgh, late of COM
pany A, Twelfth Minnesota volun-
teers, will lose his right leg. Bill Gray,
a veteran of the civil war, had been
to Millston to get his pension check
cashed and met young Norburgh, whom
he treated.
The young soldier, he says, accom-
panied him home and when he reached
the cabin made an assault upon him
with the intention of robbery, knock
ing him down twice. Gray went into
the cabin and took down his gun and
fired a shot, which took effect two
inches above the knee, shattering the
leg so badly that amputation is neces-
sary. The parties are here and in Jail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-11
Miss EOckheart'S
LETTER TO MRS. PTNKHAM.
ILrrrxR TO uas. rrSxHAM NO. e7.rOal

IIKrrxR TO MAS. PINKHAM NO. 6z.Ioil
az cannot express my gratitude to
You for the good that Lydia Z. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has done
for me. 1 have taken five bottles OF
the Compound and two boxes of Liver
pills and feel better in every respect.
/ had suffered for years with dropsy;
the veins in my limbs burst, caused
from the pressure of the water. L had
the worst kind of kidney trouble. faint
ing spells, and could not stand long
nt a time.C i also had female weakness
and the doctor said there was tumor
In INV left side. The pains 1 had to
stand were something dreadful a
friend handed me little book of yours,
so got your medicine and 1t has saved
my life. / felt better from the first
bottle. The bloating and the tumors
have all gone and 1 do not suffer any
pain. / am still using the Vegetaoie
Compound and hope others may md
relief as have done from its use
Miss n. ]. LocKHEAKT, Box 10, ELIZA
BETH, PA
Only the women who have suffered
with female troubles can fully appre-
ciate the gratitude of those who have
been restored to health
Mrs. Pinkham responds quickly and
withoutcharge to all letters from suffer
ing women. Her address is Lynn, Mass
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-11
Rural Free Delivery.

indianapolis, July If. NJ. Dice,
superintendent OF the western division
of the rural free delivery, opened head
quarters at the postoffice building yes
terday and held a conference with the
following special agents: Henry Cas-
son, of Madison, Wis; Charles Lynn,
Olsen, of Wisconsin; Thomas Howard.
of St. Paul; w. ". Amin, of Phoenix,
A. T.; S. B. Rathbone, of Wheeling,
W. Va, and the Indiana agent, E. II.
Hathaway. The special agents have
made reports to the general superin-
tendent concerning the growth of the
movement. The agents say that it is
growing rapidly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-11
KENTrcKY REPUBLICANS GATHER.
Lexington the Scene of the Next Warm
Struggle for state Nominations.

Lexington the Scene of the Next Warm
Struggle for State Nominations.
Lexington. KY. July 1.-THE Re-
publican convention to nominate can
dlidates for state offices is now holding
the attention of the politicians, both
Republican and Democratic, all over
the state. Lexington is filled with can
didates and politicians. All the guber-
Material candidates arrived early with
their lieutenants and went to work.
General Taylor claims that he will re-
ceive the nomination by acclamation
and says he has over LOO instructed
votes and will be able to organize the
convention. On the other hand Stone
and Pratt say he will fall fully $50
votes below his estimate, and his NOM
ination is not assured by any means.
There seems to be an organized ef-
fort on foot to defeat Taylor, but
Stone and Pratt deny they will go into
mbination to defeat Taylor. Repre-
sentative Pugh, of the Ninth district,
is of the opinion that Taylor will win
on the first ballot. Senator Deboe,
Judge Denny, of this city, and Repre-
sentative Boreing, are tipped for tenn
porary chairman by the Taylor faction,
and il is claimed that the state central
committee will name one of the three
in recognition of Taylor's strength
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-11
JONES PUTS IN HIS BID.
ToIedo's Mayor Proposes to Lease the
City's Gas Plant.

To1edo's Mayor Proposes TO Lease the
City's Gas Plant.
Toledo, o., July 11.-Mayor Jones
yesterday at noon handed in a bulky
package to the city clerk-his bid for
the lease of the city gas plant. Four
other bids were received, all of them
being local people. The Northwestern
Natural Gas company was among the
number Mayor Jones has formed a
company and will attempt to secure a
lease of the city gas plant under an
ordinance recently passed under his di-
rection which provides for the sale or
lease of the plant for period of years.
Mayor Jones and his friends, whose
names are not yet given, will run the
plant on their own resources and will
turn the profits, if there be any, into
the city treasury. The losses will be
carried by the company.
The object of Mayor jones company
is to put the plant as nearly on a mu-
nicipal ownership basis as possible.
1t is not known what amount the
mayor and his friends bid, but this will
be determined tonight when the gas
committee meets. Two of the bids are
for the sale of the plant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-11
inspectors Suspend Him for Two Years.
SPECIAL TRAIN WRECKED.
Two Teachers En- Route to the Gathering
at Los Angeles. Killed.

Stockton, Cal, July 11.-Miss Addie
Harris, of st. Louis. and Mrs. Lena
Thomas. of Seneca Falls, n. Y, were
killed and eleven others wounded yes
terday in a collision between freight
train and a special loaded with TEACH
ers en- route to Los Angeles. The dis
aster occurred at Newman, Cal.
The wounded are: Miss Clara More
house, Battle Greek, Mich; Mrs. Eliza
beth White, Miss May Oliver, Miss
Helena English, Miss Sallie R. Smith,
Miss Gertrude Rosenberg. Miss LueIla
A Wehmeir. Edwin ID. Luckey-aIl of
St. Louis; Robert G. Mills, Lake Cres-
ton, s D.; Miss G. L. Morse, Phila-
delphia: Calvin Buttock, st. Louis
None of those injured are seriously
hurt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-11
Calls Tammany Solid for Bryan.
BRYAN on TOP OF PIXIES PEAK.
Says the Grade of the Road Is Sixteen to
One-Talks of the Issues.

Says the Grade oil the ROAD Is sixteen 10
One-Talks of the Issues.
Summit of Pixies Peak. Colo. July
11.-Hon. William Jennings Bryan
came up yesterday from Colorado
Springs The entire ascent of the peak
was one continual ovation, camps be-
ing decked out in the national colors
and scores of pleasure seekers from all
over the country being lined up along
the track to cheer the silver leader as
the train passed. At the Summit
House he received the following dis
patch from J. j. Dickey, western su
perintendent of the Western Union
Telegraph company. dated at Denver.
Colo: Il congratulate you upon your
elevation.
Bryan sent the following reply: -.
J. Dickey, Denver: Thanks. We
reached the top in safety, the average
grade of the road being one foot to six
teen
Colorado Springs, Colo. July IL
William J. Bryan spoke before a large
audience at the Opera House last even
ing. He spoke on Imperialism and
trusts, the silver question. income tax.
and in the course of his remarks said
the Democratic platform of 1900 on the
silver question and income tax would
be the same as in 1896. He also said
that several new issues had come be-
fore the public-namely, the trusts and
Imperialism and expansion. He out
lined the Democratic platform OF 1900
as Opposing Imperialism and trusts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-11
Serious Fight I'm a saloon.

LaSalle, Ills, July ia serious
shooting affair. in which Joseph Kos
hulek. a saloonkeper, and five workmen
were implicated. took place here Sun
day night. The men started fighting
in the saloon and Koshulek, not being
able to stop them, opened fire. A bullet
from a big revolver struck William
Roach in the neck and another broke
the arm of James Cronin. He was then
attacked and so severely beaten that
death may follow. Three men were
arrested and will be held to await the
outcome of Koshulek's injuries
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-11

Los Angeles, Cal, July 1.-THE sec
ond session of the National Council of
Education, preliminary to the meeting
of the National Educational association,
was called to order yesterday by Pres
ident Taylor, principal of the normal
school at Emporia, Kan. Those who
spoke or read papers were Hon. w. T.
Harris, United States commissioner of
education; Charles Keyes, of Boston;
l.. d. Harvey, of Wisconsin, superin-
tendent of public instruction; DR.. E. G.
Wilt, of Bloomington, Ills, and others.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-11
Grea. Labor pemon.,ratIon.

Muncie, Ind. July 1.-THE first day
of the National Flint Glass Workers
twenty-second annual convention was
characterized by one of the largest la
Dor demonstrations ever witnessed in
this city Over 5000 union glass work
crs were in the line Of march, which
ended at Heekin park, where the men
were addressed by Mayor Tuhey Pres
ident Smith (of Pittsburg), Represen-
tatiye Cromer. and other prominent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-11

persons. The convention was calIed 10
order at headquarters, and preliminary
business was transacted. The actual
work of the convention was taken up
this morning Golden Rule" Jones. of
Toledo, arrived here last evening and
delivered an address on the public
square. He received a most enthusiast
tic reception
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-11
AInst BE .Lexo,vr Baxter.

Brest, France, July 11-Representa-
tive George Edmund Foss, of Chicago.
and a friend named Baxter, who are
visiting the naval works by special au-
thorization of the minister of marine,
visited the maritime prefect. Admiral
Barreram, yesterday. He dispatched an
officer to pilot them around the mill
tary harbOr and arsenal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-11
Had a Business Misunderstanding.

Midway. KY. July 11.-Lister With
erspoon, a leading trotting horseman
and capitalist, had a fight with Mat
thew Martin, over a business misunder-
standing. Martin drew a pistol and
Witherspoon knife. When the men
were separated Martin was badly cut.
He may die Witherspoon was un-
hurt. Martins pistol was not fired.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-11
Settled an Illinois Mine strike.

Springfield, Ills, July I1.-State Sec
retary-Treasurer Ryan, of the United
Mine Workers, was yesterday at Man
tic, where he and the operators of the
Mantle Coal company signed a scale
settling a strike of nine months dura-
ton. The company has put in machines
since the strike began, and will pay 80
cents per ton, the Springfield scale,
equivalent to 40 cents hand-mining
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-11
JONES NOT TO RESIGN
Chairman of the National Demo.
cratic Committee Will
Keep His Post,
SAYS EX-eov. STONE, OF MISSOURI.

Chairman's Health Is Vastly Improved
Tammany Man Says the Rank aud File
of the Society VIII Follow Bryan Any
where-siIver Leader Top of Pixies
Peak-speaks at Colorado Springs s-Ken-
tucky Republicans Gather to Nominate.
New York. July IL. Ex-Governor
William ]. Stone, of Missouri. who has
been for some time the controlling fig
ure in the Democratic national COM
mittee, said yesterday that there was
no truth in the reports that Senator
James X Jones, of Arkansas, intends
to resign the craftsmanship Of the COM
mittee, and that Senator Martin. of
Virginia, is likely to succeed him. II
have just received a letter from Sen
ator Jones'" said Stone, "and he tells
me that his health is now good. He is
in a London suburb, where he will re-
main most of the summer. ! expect
TO see him at home by Sept. /, and am
in position to make the positive
statement that he will remain at the
head of the Democratic national COM
mittee and will lose no time in getting
to work after his return
Not af Gotham to See Van wyck.
Governor Stone laughed at report
Augustus Van Wyck and other prom
inent New York Democrats and make
preparations for the meeting of the
national committee in Chicago. July
20. II came here yesterday afternoon"
he said, "and ] have not seen a New
York Democrat yet except one news
paper reporter. No preparations are
needed for the meeting of the national
committee. and in any event ] would
not come to New York to dc any pre-
pairing. i am here to transact some
business and as soon as it is completed
! shall start for Chicago"
Tammany leaders will have a rep
resentative at Chicago on July 20 to re-
port on the work of the committee,
but no prominent members OF the or
ganization are expected to make the
trip.
Calls Tammany Solid for Bryan.
Seattle, Wash, July H. - Colonel
Jimmie" Oliver, a well-known New
York politician and member of Tam
many Hall, who has arrived here on
his way to Alaska. asserts that the
rank and file of Tammany Hall will be
solid" for Bryan. When asked il Tam
many would stand free silver plat
form he promptly replied: 'Tammany
will indorse and follow Bryan any,
where, even If the party were to put
sheet iron into the platform"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-11
Fire Costs Monticello $4,000.

Montello, Wis, July 11.-Fire broke
out Sunday night at 10: Is in the Katz
jewelry store on Nebraska street and
eleven business places were burned be-
fore the fire could be got under con-
troll. In some of the buildings women
and children barely escaped in their
night clothes and lost all their cloth
ing and household goods. The fire
originated from the explosion of
gasoline stove. The loss of property
Is estimated at 500, 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-11
PoRTIA GOES TO BOTTOM
A Lad Drowned But Others Escape in
Last Nights DIsaster.

Halifax, n. S July 1.-THE steam
er Portia. which struck on Big Fish
shoal last night. filed and sank during
the night. An Assyrian lad named
Basha. aged y, was drowned. The
remainder of the passengers, number
ing 20, and crew of 34, were landed
safely at Sambo island and will be
brought here TODAY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-11
There is a time for all things. Th

There is time for all things. The
time to take DeWitt's Little Early
Risers is when you are suffering from
constipation, biliousness. sickhead-
ache, indigestion or other stomach or
liver troubles They never gripe.
For sale by T. II. Thomas, A. j. Reiss
and NJ T. Bahnsen. druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-11
Educators In session.

Los Angeles, CAL. July 1.-THE
first general session of the National
Educational association convention
was held this afternoon. There were
addresses of welcome and responses,
after which Prof Lyte discussed
What Education Has Accomplished. :"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-11
Five Fatally Injured.

New York, July IA fire in
crowded five story tenement in Monroe
street early this morning resulted in
fatal injuries to five persons and over
coming by smoke of eight others.
Sixteen families lived in the house.
The damage to the building is slight.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-11
KAISER WILHELM DER CROSSE.

iKaiser Wilhelm der Crosse arrived at
Cherbourg at PAS yesterday afternoon
in the record-breaking time of five
days, twenty hours and fifty-two min
uteS.
Her average time was 22.62 knots, as
against her best previous record of
2256 knots. Her daily log ran 492
miles, $40 miles, 525 miles. 53S miles.
532 miles, 524 miles. 60 miles. She had
fair weather all the way except the last
day, which was foggy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-11
Five Men hurt. Two FataI,v.

Altoona, Pa, July 11.-Five men were
injured, two fatally, by an explosion of
gas in the Loughman mines at Ehren-
field yesterday. Their names are Hen
ry Hoyer. James Hoyer. payid Wallace,
Joseph Callahan and C1.rles McClen-
an. The two first named will die. The
explosion was due to defective lamp
carried by Henry Hoyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-11
American Protection

Washington, July 11.-An order
has been issued by the president ex-
tending the privileges of protection of
the American flag to all shipping of
Porto Rico and the Philippines. All
ships owned by the residents of these
islands ut the time of the ratification
of the peace treaty are included in the
order
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-11
sherman Improxed.

Mansfield, o.. July 11.-Hon- John
Sherman's condition is improved. He
takes ride daily. There is no truth
in the report that he is suffering an
other attack
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-11
Looking for Peace with the ragais.

Washington, July lit is regarded
IS possible by members of the cabinet
that peace may yet be negotiated in the
Philippines within a very short time.
What information the government has
10 lead to its belief is not known, but
that it is seriously considered possible
is apparent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-11
Negro Hanged.

Harrisburg. Pa. July 11.-Albert
Smith. a middle aged negro, IVES
hanged today. He poisoned his wife
and went to live with Annie Winston,
who killed her husband by the same
means. The Winston woman was
convicted and sentenced to 20 years
in the penitentiary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-11
EnSll.h Naval Maneurerlne.

London, July 1.-THE mobilizing
for naval manouvers began today.
One hundred and eighteen warships
and %, 900 men are taking part in
the operations. One of the principal
objects of the maneuvers is to ex-
haustively study the value of torpedo
boat destroyers, of which "a are en-
ora ped
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-11
raraI nl.rake mn,I. punung.

Iron River, Mich, July 1.-THE first
accident of this season occurred Sum
day night while Otto Westerberg and
Erick Anderson were headlighting for
deer on the Brule. Anderson mistook
Westerberg's headlight for a deer and
shot the latter in the forehead, killing
him instantly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-11
Boy Drowned whfie rs,nInS.

Pekin, Ills, July 11---Willie Parkins.
a boy II years of age of Green Valley,
while fishing was drowned in the
MaekiEaw Saturday afternoon The re-
mains were found Sunday morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-11
Corn Juice Trust.

Trenton. N J., July 1.-THE Dis
iiliery Company of America. with q
capital of $i25. 600. 600, was incorpor-
ated here today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-11

The specific remedy for troubles of
the blood, kidneys, stomach, liver. is
Hoods Sarsaparilla, the great blood
purifier.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-11

The champion OF the silver cause was
entertained at dinner at the Ell Paso
club last night by State Senator Sell
domridge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-11
ALGER HAS NOT RESIGNED.
Nor Has He Been Ordered to Quit, Says
Washington Authority,

Washington. July lit is author
itatively stated that Alger has not
rendered his resignation, as reported.
Nor has his resignation been asked for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-11
GUNS TO PRESERVE PEACE.

Acting Governor Sends Arms to Sheriff of
Williamson County.
Springfield, July 11.-Acting Gov.
Warder sent 200 guns and ammuni-
county. to be used in preserving
peace at the Carterville mine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-11
Homes for Sale

Modern house on Seventh avenue. ......85 900
1O-room house on Third avenue ........... $500
Three 3-room houses on Forty first street 400
7-rOOm house on FOrty-firSt street. 1900
14-rOom double house Twenty first street $500
2-Story store room and Groom house on
Third avenue. 3.5OO
Modern house on Moline avenue........... $500
Two fine lots on Twenty-first street,. ., 100
Two fine lots on Seventeenth Street...... 2.20O
Modern house on Forty-third street. ...... $500
Modern house on Twenty-fourth street 500
nearly new ................. $500
Groom house, brick on First avenue. $500
S-room house on Twenty-trst street, fur
mace. 3oOU
S-room house on Seventeenth street, new 5000
11-room house on Fifth-and-a-half avenue. !, 400
lots. ...................... 1000
7-room house and 16 lots on Ninth street.. 2, $50
7-room house on Thirteenth avenue. ...... 1900
7-room house on Thirteenth avenue. 2,50O
4-room house on Ninth avenue. 800
broom house on Ninth street et.............. 800
Two Groom houses on Ninth street, each. 200
story business block on Second avenue,
lot running to First avenue. ue............... 1000
Two good business lots on Third avenue
cheap.
Several fine lots in Black Hawk, Sturgeon
Schnell and South Park additions on reasona-
BILE terms.
Many fine hores in Columbia and Sonth
Park, Guyers addition and Moline, for sale
cheap and on easy terms.
Real estate, fire snd life insurance.
Much of the property that have can be
bought on monthly iuStallments at q low rate
of interest Kansas Nebraska and South Da-
kota improved farms for sale cheap. Small
farms in Rock Island county for sale or trade.
Call or write,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-11
GREYHOUND OF THE SEAS.

Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse Cuts the Trans
Atlantic Passage Again.
New York, July 11.-The New York
Office of the North German Lloyd
Steamship company received a cable
gram yesterday announcing that the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-11
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GENIUS AND ROTUNDITY.

Theophile Gautier remarked that Vic
tor Hugo, in his quality of the sovereign
prince of French romantic poetry.
should be Gf the ordinary opinion as to
poets We're correcD angular, with light
or dark hair, and pink complexion. The
world and an overcoat could hardly con-
tain the glory of Victor Hugo's stomach
He burst his button bands every day
and as for buttons in front, they were
snapped off continually. Victor Hugo's
embonpont was mostly richly deserved.
for his plate was a mixtum comrositurr
of veal outlets, lima beans and oil, roast
beef and tomato sauce, omelettes. milk
and vinegar, mustard and cheese, which
he swallowed rapidly and in immense
amounts while drinking coffee.
Rossini had not been able to see his
feet over his abdomen for six years ere
his death. He was a hippopotamus in
trousers. Jules Janin would break down
an eighteenth century sofa on which he
might happen to sit. The Africanism of
Alexander Dumas passions did not pre-
vent the author of "The Three Guards
men" from being very plump He ate
three beefsteaks where any other fat
man ate one. Sainte- Beuve saw his b.
domen bulge out under his goatee The
most fertile of all French romancers,
Balzac, looked more like a hogshead