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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27
AMUSEM ENTS.

Rock Island theatre gOers who want
the best will not miss w. s. Camp
| BELLS dramatic vaudevilles that have
| been booked for Harper's theatre Sun
day evening. This is one of the best
| feature entertainments now on the
| road, rs Judged from press clippings
and managers. The w. S. Campbell
dramatic yaudevilles are the one great
attraction for the season of 1899. In
addition to the vaudeville specialties
IS the 3-act comedy play Aunt Jeru-
sha, - one of the best before the Amer
lean footli@hts, the leading role of
which is taken by Miss Jennie Wet
more, \ very clever and talented ac-
tress, who fascinates her audience not
only with her acting. but personal
charms, which has made Aunt Jeru-
sha" a positive theatrical triumph,
matchless production presented by
sparkling soubrcttes and clever COM
edians, in which every act is feature
and every feature novelty.
Charles f. Blaney latest and most
successful comedy, "A Female Drum
mer," will be the attraction at the
Burtis Sunday evening. The produc-
ton is on magnificent scale, inter
preted by 40 artists well known
throughout the country, and is des-
tined to eclipse all the many efforts
of the author as n money maker.
Three acls are necessary for the in
depreciation of the work, and their
scenes are laid in the business Office
of Smooth e Silk, the two old pro
prietors of n large department store;
an interior view of the store in which
Il bargain day sale is on, and lastly
tropical gardens of a well known New
York hotel, with the annual ball of
the saleslady in progress. The mirth
is long and hearty through the efforts
of the fun-makers, who are headed by
Miss tombstone Bennett as Hasa Bar
gain, "a Female Drummer Nellie
O'Neil, Oscar Figman, Willis +.
Sweatman, Tony Williams, and a
numb of others of equal prominence
and ability Twenty-Five pretty girls
are also included in the cast. En-
ira fine singing and clever speciaities
are interspersed throughout the play.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27
WANTS THEFOoTBALL GAME.
Claim That Davenport Is Trying to Beat
Rock Island Ont.

Claim Ihat Davenport Is Trying 10 Beat
Rock Island Out.
Notwithstanding that Rock Island
has been settled on as the meeting
place of the football elevens of the
Illinois and Iowa universities Thanks
giving day, the newspapers across
the river are making the statement
that it is as vet question where the
game will be played, and that there is
a strong possibility of it going to
Davenport. The claim is made that
the people over there are much more
interested in the Iowa team than they
were year ago, and a larger crowd
would be secured were the contest to
occur there.
THE ARGUS does not believe there is
n spirit manifest in Davenport to an
tagonize Rock Island in the matter of
the forthcoming gridiron event. Rock
Island furnished free the park for the
first great game between Iowa uni
versity and Rush Medical college
played year back, and gave the boys
a send-off they appreciated, packing
the grounds with people. Rock Isl
and is entitled to the Iowa-Illinois
contest. and doubtless the managers
will have foresight enough to see to
it that it does come here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27
Drink Grafn-O

After you have concluded that you
ought not to drink coffee. 1t is not a
medicine, but doctors order it. be-
cause it is healthful, invigorating and
appetizing. 1t is made from pure
grains and has that rich seal brown
color and taste like the finest grades
of coffee and costs about one-fourth
as much. Children like it and thrive
on it, because it is a genuine food
drink containing nothing but nour-
ishment. Ask your grocer for
Grain-O, the new food drink. Is and
% cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27
BARGAIN DAY TOMORROW
Hosiery and Underwear Sale.

Mems heavy ribbed underwear 19c.
Mems winter weight underwear 25c.
Mems special ileeced underwear, 49c
values, 35c.
Mems zoe wool fleeced, cotton
fleeced, all wool, ribbed, 4Sc.
Ladies' ileeced skirts and dresses,
1jc.
Heavy union suits, ladies' and chill
dren s, 25c.
Children,s small size underwear &c.
ladies heavy fleeced hose Zoe.
Mems wool socks Zoe.
LIEPOLD's, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27
The Eanner Pile Cnre.

Is Banner Salve. 1t gives imnedi-
ate relief and will soon effect n cure!
% cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27

During the winter of 1897 James
Reed. one of the leading citizens and
merchants of Clay, Clay Co.. w. Va,
struck his leg against a cake of ice in
such manner as to bruise it severe
ly- 1t became very much swollen
and panied him so badly that he could
not walk without the aid of crutches.
He was treated by physicians, also
used several kinds of liniment and
two and half gallons of whisky in
bathing it, but nothing gave any re-
lief until he began using Cham ber-
lain's Pain Balm. This brought al
most a complete cure in a weeks time
and he believes that had he not used
this remedy his leg would have had
to be amputated. Pain Balm is un-
e9ualed for sprains, bruises and rheu-
matism. For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27
Annual Stockholders Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting of the stockholders OF
the Peoples Power company will he
held at its Office in the city of Rock
Island, H., on the 2Ith day of No.
VEN Der, 1899, at O'Clock p. m, for
the purpose of electing board of di-
rcctors for the ensuing year, and for
the transaction of such other business
as may properly come before it.
PEOPLES POWER COMrANY.
S. S. DAVIS, Secretary.
Rock Island, H., Oct. u, 1899.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27
FIRE THE FRANKLIN.
Old Hotel on First Avenue Dam.
aged Early This
Morning.
MISTAKE IN SENDING IN ALARM

Department Called to the Lower End OF
the City, Causing Delay in Arriving al
Scene of BIaze-FurnIture Drenched
with water-TotaI Loss Estimated at
5000. Partly Covered by Insurance.
Fire ut l o'clock this morning did
considerable damage to the 3-story
brick building at 1924 First avenue,
better known as the Franklin
mousse. which is owned by Jacob
Shieble and conducted as a lodging
house by Mr.. and Mrs. Stuart Keat-
ing, of Muscatine.
The blaze was discovered in a closet
beneath trap door in the roof by
Mrs. Jennie Albertson, lOdger. She
aroused the other occupants. one of
whom ran to the Rock Island &c Peoria
depot and telephoned an alarm, sum
moning the department to 119 instead
of 1924 First avenue, resulting in
wild goose chase for the companies to
the lower end of town and giving the
flames plenty of time to spread.
The roof was in blaze when the
three companies reached the house,
but it was eXtinguished in short or
der. but not until the lower floors were
flooded with water, badly damaging
the furniture, on which there is no in
surance.
Origin Not known.
The origin of the fire is unknown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Heating estimate the il
loss ut S400.
The damage to the building is 5000.
The building is insured for 81 $50 in
The German Rochester, of George
Wagncr's agency.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27
Testing Game Law.

The hearing of the application for
a writ of habeas corpus for the release
of Frank Eberle, of Burlington, who
is in Jail at Oquawka for violating the
Illinois game laws, has been set for
Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, before
Judge kohlsaat. of the United States
district court of Chicago. This is the
test case brought by the Burlington
sportsmen who thought the law I'M
constitutional which taxes non-resi-
dents for shooting in Illinois.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27
IN A PRETTY LEGAL FIGHT
Blake u Murphy RepIevin QuiGIey Plumb
Ing Stock at GaIesburg.

Says the Gllesburg Republican Reg
lister:
The j. p. Quigley failure is devcl-
oping a pretty legal fight. Late Tues
day afternoon Coroner Chalmers re-
plevined the plumbing stock from the
sheriff tor Blake Il Murphy. This
firm proceeded last night to remove
the stock preparatory to shipping it to
Rock Island
To-day Henry F. Arnold was APP
pointed receiver in bankruptcy for
Joseph p. Quigley by order of the dis
trict court. There is now on hand a
merry fight for the possession of the
stock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27
That Boy of
Yours,

Like the illustrious Patrick Henry
would as soon be dead as to be
robbed of his liberty.
He must have liberty no mat
ter how high it comes-to you
And in the exercise of that lib
erty he is bound to wear out
pair of shoes every-well let's
say, every once in a while. No
matter how good the shoes, they
will wear out-often. too.
There's only one thing to do.
Buy the best shoes You can get,
pay n fair price for them, thus
making sure of the quality, and
then-let the boy do the rest.
We believe we have better
stock of boys shoes than any
other shoe store in town. We
believe we own them as cheaply
as anyone can, and we are willing
to part with them ut small
profit.
Bring on the boys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27
That Throbbing Headaehe.

Would quickly leave you if you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
of sufferers have proved their match
less merit for sick and nervous head
aches. They make pure blood and
strong nerves and build mp your
health. Easy to take Try them.
Only - cents. Money back if not
cured. Sold by HArtz & Ullemeyer,
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-27
CANCERS AND TUMORS
Office: II East Seventh street, rooms
l and ,. St. Paul, MINI.
Read Testimony:

Mr.. Matthew Young, of this viii
lage, has entirely recovered. He was
afflicted with cancer of the lower lip.
The cancer was removed the 1st of
September by DIR. Uriah Branch, of
St. Paul, who is 4 cancer specialist.
DIR. Branch did not use n knife, but
put on a salve which drew out the
cancer. The principal cure was
effected by some internal remedy,
which DIR. Branch says kills the can
Ger germ, and which has proven true
in Mr.. Young's case, for he was cured
in 10 days. No scar remains and the
cure is permanent"
DR.. Uriah Branch's office is No. II
East Seventh street, St. Paul.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-21
CONDENSED LOCALS.

Charles Houston, colored, four years old
whose parents live at No. 1905 10th street
northwest. was knocked down and run over
by wagon near 10th and r streets about
o'clock yesterday afternoon. The injured
boy was taken to his home a physician
called and 1t was found he had been only
slightly injured.
Charles Daniels, colored hackman, was
today fined So by Judge Kimball for over
charging passenger last evening After
payment of the fine Daniels was released
VIM. S. Schultz was today charged before
Judge Kimball with disorderly conduct on
Pennsylvania avenue and with assaulting
Sergeant McNeely early this morning He
was fined 50 In the first case and $40 In the
second. The so fine was paid and the
other, 1t was stated. will be during the day
Thomas Lally today pleaded guilty of va
grancy. Officer Cornwall of the fourth pre-
cinct told Judge Kimban that Lally had
been on a spree for about ten days. In
default Of payment of fine Of $40 .Lally
was sent down for thirty days.
Charles Gussum was today fined S23 by
Judge Scott and was also ordered to make
restitution of IS. Both penalties were COM
piled with. Gussum was convicted of get
ting SIS from Ida Thornton and also with
the larceny Of watch belonging to her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-21
4 Contaminated Water supply.
or of The Evening Star


desire to cal the attention of the health
authorities to the condition of the Potomac
river in the vicinity of Harper's Ferry. The
water IN both branches of the river at that
point is daily reported as clear, but that
which comes down the Potomac branch is
almost as black as ink. 1t is said that this
discoloration is due to the refuse from pulp
mills, particularly acid. as far up as Pied
mont l do not know what effect this will
have on the purity of the water, but il
certainly does not look right. When the
green waters of the Shenandoah and the
black waters of the Potomac meet there is
a distinct dividing line, which extends for
several miles down the river. Gradually,
however, the whole Potomac is contami-
mated, and it does not seem reasonable to
suppose that it is entirely purified when the
water reaches Great Falls. While the water
IN the Shenandoah is clear and looks pure,
it, too is contaminated by the refuse from
the pulp mills just above Harper's Ferry.
Although it is not yet discolored by acids
it is none the less dangerous to health.
The surface of the water is covered with
shavings which sink to the bottom gradu-
ally and form a bed of slime. The injury
to the bass fishing in the Potomac caused
by these pulp mills is deplored by all an
glers, but the danger to the health of the
community is a much more serious matter
and calls for prevention at an early day.
November p, 1899. OBSERVER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-21
REMEMBERS IT'S DEAD.
h. ID. French Lodge. F. 4. A. NJ, Holds
Memorial Services.


b. B French Lodge, No. u. F. A. A. M.
held services at Masonic Temple last even
ing in memory of its members who died
during the past year.
The meeting, after the routine business
had been disposed of, was thrown open to
the relatives and friends of the deceased
brethren. During the past year death has
claimed sixteen members of this lodge.
They were Gen. Harry Heth, DIR. George
w. Sanderlin Seward Beall, William Pet
tbs, William II. Rudy, John c. Baxter, Jo-
seph Heimer, Charles T. Stewart, George
N. Glover, Horace ID. Glover AlonZo M
Howard, Dr. Willis b. Pomeroy, Charles ].
Stoddard, Roswell A. Fish, ex-District as
SCISSOR: William b. Morgan and Henry W.
S. Hall.
The altar in the center of the lodge room
was banked with palms and ported plants,
tastefully arranged, and surrounding an
open Bible of immortelles, upon which was
| mounted the square and compass. the in
sigma of the order,The services were pre-
sided over by Mr.. H. NJ. Gilman, the chair
man of the committee for arranging the
memorial. Biographical sketches of the
deceased were read by different members.
and u polished and scholarly address on
Immortality from a scientific and philo-
sophical standpoint, was delivered by Mr..
Henry r. Evans.
The services were concluded with a bene-
diction by Rev. j. Russell Verbrycke the
chaplain of the lodge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-21
Chapter Holds Public Meeting,

Continental Chapter, D. a. R.. held a
public meeting last evening at Elsemere
Hotel Mrs. NJ. S, Gist, the regent, pre-
siding. An address was given by Rev. 7.
S. Hamlin on The Place of War in the
Civilization of the Twentieth Century
The discourse referred to the wars Of the
past and included a statement that war,
though much restricted, would have a place
in the coming century, and rule of the sur
vivai of the fttest win continue. There
were instrumental solos by Misses Parker
and Strait, followed by Yankee Doodle,
with variations, by Miss Annie Deshiell,
and songs by Mrs. Benson.
By request an original poem written by
Mrs Bord Voorhis, an officer of the chap
ter, now deceased, was read by Mrs. NJ. l..
Lowe; and recitations by Miss Cornefa
Lloyd and Miss loss closed the exercises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-21
INVESTIGATION BEGUN.
Police Inquire Into Circup stances of
Recent Suicide.

The circumstances which attended the
death of Agnes Bruseke, the High School
girl who drank carbolic acid, as published
in yesterdays Star, caused an investigation
by the police with a view to ascertaining IL
there had been any law violated In the
sale of the poison. Officer Proctor, who is
detailed to look after alleged violations of
the drug law, and Policeman Howard of
the eighth precinct, started the inquiry
yesterday. The former reported the result
of his investigation to Coroner Carr, and
Policeman Howard consulted Prosecuting
Attorney Mullowny.
Until the case is further investigated the
prosecuting attorney will give no directions
| The law requires that the seller shall dis
tincty label the box, vessel or paper in
which certain poisons, including carbolic
! acid, are tnclosed. The name of the poison
and the name and place of business of the
seller also have to appear on the wrapper
or cover.
The law further says: Nor shall it be
| lawful for any person TO sell or deliver any
| poisons enumerated In schedules A and B,
| unless. upon due inquiry, it be found that
| the purchaser is aware of its poisonous
| character, and represents that it IS to be
used for legitimate purpose
Carbolic acid is enumerated in schedule
| B Of the law, and in case of sales of artf-
| Giles enumerated in this schedule, which in
/ cludes aVonite, belladona, colchicum, conf
| nm, nuN Tonaica, henbane, savin, ergot cot
| ton root cantharideS, creoSOte, dlg1tallS and
| their pharmaceutical prepare tons, CrOtOn
| oil. ch}oroform, choral hydrate. suiphate of
| zinc, mineral acids, carbolic acid and. oxalic
| acid, the seller does not have to register the
| name and address of the purchaser.
| 1t is stated that the school girl got the
| bottle from her sister, telling her she want
| ed to get some acid for school purposes.
| Druggist Smith, at whose store the pur-
| chase was made, was not in when the girl
| was there. He said the child told the clerk
| she wanted the acid for her mother.
| The funeral of the deceased. which will
| take place from her parents home, No ~ II
| BrlghtWood avenue, at 5 o'clock tomorrow
| afternoon, will be private. The interment
| will be at Prospect Hill cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-21
CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY.
Representative Henderson Asked to
Name House Committee.

District Commissioner John B. Wight,
Mr.. John Joy Edison, Mr.. John w. Thomp-
son and Mr.. w. v Cox of the committee
of citizens appointed to formulate plan
for celebrating the centennial anniversary
of the establishment of the seat of national
government here called upon Gen. Hender-
son, the Speaker of the next House of Rep
resentatfves, last evening for the purpose
of requesting him to appoint, as soon as
possible, the committee authorized to be
appointed from the members of the House.
Gen, Henderson expressed his entire SYM
pathy for the movement, and assured his
callers that he would be pleased to CO.
operate with them in every way possible.
There will be d meeting of the general
committee at the board of trades rooms
next Tuesday afternoon at Alb o'clock for
the purpose CT considering and discussilg
plans for celebrating the event. and 1t Is
understood that the committee Is not I'M
willing to receive suggestions from Citi-
Zens and organizations as to the manner of
celebrating the centennial anniversary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-21
POLICEMAN CRITICALLY ILL.
Was Stricken by Paralysis While Per-
forming Duty.

Policeman John T. Howe of the fifth pre-
clnct was stricken with paralysis about s
clock this morning while doing detail
duty on the Tiber creek sewer work, near
c street and Arthur place northwest.
When stricken, he fell in the street. Sew
eral of the workmen looked after him until
the arrival of the patrol wagon from the
sixth precinct. when he was taken to his
home, No. 42S Sth street southeast. Police
Surgeon hewitt attended him.
The sick officer is in critical condition.
He is one of the best-known members Of
the police force. After serving in the
United States Marine Corps and working
in the Washington navy yard, he received
q position on the police force in April, 1863.
He was born In this city in 1871. Because
of his age, he was reduced to class / a
few months ago, and given detail AS he
will probably not b. able to do duty again,
his case will be considered by the retiring
board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-21

What is Said About 1t Pro and
Con.
To the Editor of The Evening Star:

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
Your correspondent Craig" appears to be
very much exercised over the fact that
Admiral Dewey dared to transfer to his
wife his house 1747 Rhode Island avenue
presented TO him by the American people
in recognition of his brilliant naval vic
tory at Manila. He asks, Can it be possible
that this is true? if ii was such Won
derful thing for a man to transfer his
property to his wife. But your correspond
ent goes much further than merely criti-
cising the act of transfer. He says that
the American people presented this house
to Admiral Dewey, expecting him to re-
tain it in his name as long as he shall live.
This is new phase of the matter, for no
one seems to have known until your CORE
Spondent's letter appeared in the columns
of The Evening Star that there were any
conditions precedent to the gift. And,
again. how does your correspondent know
what the American people expected OF Ad-
miral Dewey when they subscribed toward
the purchase of home for him. 1t Is
therefore hoped that your readers may be
informed as to the manner in which ana
by whom was your correspondent author
lied to speak on behalf of the American
people in this matter.
We all know that the contributions to-
ward the Dewey home were very slim in
Washington, and in all probability the per-
sons who are now criticising Admiral Dew
ey's action never contributed as much as
10 cents toward the home. But aside from
all this, Admiral Dewey had perfect ana
unuuestioned right to do all such lawful
acts In connection with his own property as
he felt disposed to do. When he trans
ferred the house in question to his VIE ne
did not necessarily part with IT, me legal
doctrine is that a man and his wife are
one, and the manner of the transfer Illus
trates this doctrine, the conveyance being
made through the medium of a trustee, pc
cause a man cannot convey to himself
General Grant, who was the idol of his day,
was the recipient of a very. elegant man
sion as a gift from the people, but he DIS
posed of 1t by bargain and sale, and so far
as known he was never criticised for his
ac,ion F. W. COLLINS.