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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-20
Kaiser Visit, Howard GouId.

Molde, Norway, July 2o.-Emperor
William of Germany spent an hour
with Mr.. Howard Gould on board the
latter's yacht Niagara. On leaving
Molde on board the imperial yacht
Hohenzollern the emperor waved his
cap in adieu to Mr.. Gould, and the
stars and stripes were hoisted at the
HohenZollern's foremast- The Niagara
left the harbor shortly after the de-
parture of the German emperor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-20
CAUGHT A TERROR.
That Is the Impression of the Csptors oi
sam Ketchum.

Springer. n. NJ, July 0.-Sam
Ketchum, the Folsom train robber
wounded in Sundays fight with a
posse, has been captured. The Off
GERS declare he is the famous BLACK
Jack, " leader of the outlaws who ter
roriZed the southwest for years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-20
DEWEY REACHES TRIESTE.
Olympia salutes and is saIuted on Arriv
ing There.

Trieste, Austria, July 90 Dewey
arrived here this morning. and upon
reaching port the Olympia saluted
the fort, and the Austrian and Greek
warships returned the compliment.
The Olympia will remain about two
weeks. The admiral is in perfect
health, and he intends to visit Vienna
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-20
German Young Peoples Alliance.

Racine, Wis, July 20.-The Young
Peoples alliance state convention of
the First German Evangelical church
of Wisconsin met in this city today,
and will be in session four days. One
hundred and fifty delegates will be
present. They will be taken care of
by the local alliance of this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-20
united Christian party CaII.

Des Moines. Ia, July 20.-A call was
issued Tuesday by w. r.. Benkert, of
Davenport, Ia. for a national conven-
ton of the United Christian party to
be held at Chicago Dec. "a, 1899.
and to remain in session q week, when
on JAN 1, 1900. it is proposed to
nominate a national ticket for which
all God fearing men and women" can
vote.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-20
IOWA SOLDIER SUICIDES.

Lieut.. Moore Goes Insane and Kills Him.
self In the Philippines.
Manila, July 20.-Lieut. j. Moore,
of the Iowa regiment, shot himself
while temporarily insane today.
The steamer Saturnas returned from
Aparri and reports that Aguinaldo.
hearing the Inhabitants had prepared
to welcome the Americans if they
came, concentrated 1000 troops there,
and fortified the town and coast ap-
proaches.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-20

. ~ Died Alone i'm the Park.

Oshkosh. Wis, July 20.-Two small
boys going fishing yesterday morning at
) O'Clock found a dead body lying in
the grass in North park 1t was iden-
tilted as that of Frank Koebler,
florist He had a basket of soil near
him and his cane was lying within
reach He was seen going to the park
Tuesday afternoon and il is believed
he died some time late that day. Blood
had been oozing from his nose.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-20
SIN In Critical stage.

Washington, July 2O.-It is settled
that the AuglO-American commission
to arrange differences with Canada
will not reassemble Aug 2. the date
heretofore fixed, as the Alaskan boun-
dairy question is still in a critical
state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-20
Homes for Sale.

7-room house, modern, on Nineteenth
street ..................... $500
street..... ......... 500
10-room house, modern. on Third avenue 500
sroom house on Twelfth street. .......... 2,7OO
7-roOm hou sc on Twelfth Street.......... 600
7-room house on Seventh avenue. 600
Groom house on Eighteenth street, $500
Modern house on Seventh avenue. ...... $500
Three room houses on Forty first street 400
7-rOom house on Forty first street. 800
Modern house on Forty-third street. 1900
nearly new. ............... $500
Groom house, brick, on First avenue. 5000
S-room house on Twenty-frst street, fur
mace, modern $500
S-room house on Seventeenth street, new 5000
7-room house on Forty-first street, two
lots. ......................... 1000
7-room house and is lots on Ninth street. . $50
7-roOm house on Thirteenth avenue. 1900
7-room house on Thirteenth avenue. $500
4-room house on Ninth avenue............ 800
5-room house on Ninth street...... 800
Two Groom houses on Ninth street. each 1000
story business block on Second avenue,
lot running to First avenue ............... 1000
40 acres near Milan. cheap.
Two good business lots on Third avenue
cheap.
Several fine lots in Black Hawk Sturgeon.
Schnen 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 and life insurance
Much of the property that we have can be
bought on monthly instaments at a 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,
HULL & CO.,
Mitchell & Lynde Building, Room 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-20
visItIng Hi. OLA Home.

Weyauwega, Wis, July 20.-Assist-
ant Secretary of War George d. Meikle-
john arrived in this place Saturday
and left yesterday for New London.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-20
MolIneau1 IndIcted.

New York. July 20--The grand
jury indicted Roland b. Molineau for
the murder of Mrs Kate j. Adams.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-20

lone good turn deserves another -
Those who have been cured by Hood s
Sarsaparilla are glad to tell others
about it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-20
Married Go the Family Coaehman.

Phillips. aged II years. niece of War
rem W. Phillips, was married yester-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-20
HULL & CO..

Mitchell & Lynde Building, Room 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-20

tary AIger would resign from the eap1-
net, but the date generally set for it
was toward the close of the year after
he had submitted his annual report.
in which he intended to sum up what
had been accomplished during his
brief but eventful direction of the war
deua rtment
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19

cd from the shock the inventor saw his
visitors hurrying with all speed down
the road They had had enough Of the
wizard Of McnlO park and his explosives.
Professor Mckay, of Princeton, also in
vented an explosive that IS too high" TO
be useful While its composition IS some
what of q secret it is supposed to be SINH
lar to Mr.. E1isons compound, although
differing i'm its characteristics. During
his experiments Professor Mckay had
many illustrations OF the force Of his
explosives, but its Impractical character
was never so well shown as when it was
exploded by u fly. The insect CHANGED 10
walk over a small drop Of the chemical
and I'm an instant there was q brilliant
flash and shock that shook the laboratory.
The slight friction caused by its feet had
been sufficient TO explode the compound.
Nitro glycerine IS generally regarded as
the most powerful Of explosive agents
and yet there are many compounds that
are greater in their force. illuminate Of
mercury, for instance. has proportional
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19
PERILOUS SOUTH
AFRICAN CARGO
British Steamer Fintag Castle, Carried Enough Explosive to
Change the Geography Of the World

no use TO the world. While experiment.
ing with It, however he had number OF
amusing experiences. The chemical was
always exploding at the most unexpected
moment and the inventor sometimes took
advantage Of this fact to rid himself OF
undesirable visitors.
on one occasion party OF clergymen
paid a visit 10 the wizard at time when
their presence was least desirable. lie
was polite TO them, however, and gave
them an opportunity 20 inspect every por-
ton Of his works. When they sun per-
sisted in remaining. however, he deter
mined TO try the effect OF his new e%-
ploslve He. therefore. took them TO an
clubhouse where he was in the habit Of
making such experiments and there pro-
coded to mix the chemicals As soon as
this portion Of the work was completed he
stood back and began TO discuss upon
the horrible destructive effect Of the new
invention. As he warmed up 20 his sub
ioct he talked lauder and louder until AT
last he was actually shouting at his audi
tors Suddenly there was an explosion,
greater explosion than even he had antici-
psted The windows OF the little house
were shattered and when he had recover
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19
BEDFORD TOBACCO MARKET.
Sent TO Jail for Six Months for Striking
an Old Man.

BEDFORD CITY. VA. Nov. 17.-Special
From the preparations being made TO
handle it. it is anticipated that the sale of
leaf tobacco in Bedford City during the
coming season will exceed any in the his
tory Of the county. The greatest objection
which has heretofore been raised by the
farmers was the scarcity Of buyers. To
meet this objection the proprietors Of the
warehouse here have made arrangements
to secure buyers from other places. For
their accommodation and convenience TWO
large buildings have been purchased ana
viii be put ia a condition for handling the
tobacco bought. Among those from other
cities will be representatives from the
firm of 5. g. Robertson, petersburg, and
Subling d. Co. Lynchburg. BY these ar
rangements the farmers look forward 10
receiving better prices for their tobacco.
1t is said large crop has been raised
I'm the county. and its sale In Bedford city
will Of necessity largely increase business
here
A charter was this week granted TO the
Parker-Ayres Company Tor the conduct OF
a general hardware business. It's officers
are: J. Gordon Smith, president; Charles
L. Ayres. president. George IT,
Parker. secretary-treasurer. The stock
carried by this firm will be one Of the
largest IN the Stare
on Monday last, Genie Sale. disrcputa-
bic character. struck an old colored man
on the head with a rock and for some time
IL was thought he would die. sale was
held until to-day. when he was tried and
sent 10 iail for six months with me oi
so.
The condition Of Oliver Bays, who was
caught under a lumber kiln recently ana
seriously crushed and burned, IS thought
10 be improved. His attending physician
hopes now that he Will Eecover
A pretty marriage took place yesterday
M the home Of the bride near otter HILL
Bedford county. at which time MISS Mary
Emma, daughter Of Thomas ii. clayton
became the bride OF William T. Pollard.
Both are well known in the county. the
groom being the secretary Of the Bedford
County Electoral Board.
Cards are out announcing the marriage
Of Miss Winnie Price. daughter OF Cap
tain L. c. Luck. Of Montvale, 10 MT. GUS
A. Wilson. which will take place IN the
PRESBYTERIAN church in Montvale, Wednes~
day. November ed.
Mr. and Mrs. 4. @. Thompson. who con-
Quoted Hotel Mons IT the foot OF the
,Pcaks of otter during the past season
will leave tomorrow for New York TO
spend the winter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19

LONDON. Nov. 10-When the trans
port steamer Fintagcl Castle sailed for
South Africa a few days ago it was well
known that she was conveying ammuni-
ton 60 the troops 80 the front. What was
not known. however. was that there was
a sufficient quantity OF explosives slowed
in her hold TO change the geography or
the world II II should happen 10 explode
at once. This was safely guarded by the
war Office until after the steamer hao
passed from sight OF land
The reason is obvious with the Fin
tagcl Castle also went several bodies OF
troops and the war department OFFICIALS
had no desire 10 put their courage 10
such test Men may be brave IN the
face OF the enemy. The British soidioI5
have been placed IN this position enough
times 20 prove that they are not co"afo'
and yet, there is no knowing what tney
might have done. Il they had known OF
what the cargo Of their troop ship con-
sisted IL would take q nerve OF steer 10
go 10 sea under such circumstance ana
troops that might face any danger before
the enemy might be excused for baking
at such a test Of coid-blooded courage.
There is no reason to fear That any
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19

acid. which has been melted and allow cd
to solldify, thereby becoming denser The
discovery Of the explosive power Of pic
tic acid is remarkable and furnishes a
striking example Of how great discoveries
may sometimes result from accidents
Picric acid itself was known as far back
as Ill and for many years was used as a
dye. About ten years ago fire occurred
at "a chemical works in Manchester and
spread 10 a shed containing quantity or
this acid Melted by the heat the acid
flowed until it came into contact with
some lnharge stored in the same building.
terrific explosion occurred and subse-
Quent investigation showed that under
certain conditions Dicric acid behaved
as a powerful explosive. Further expert
ments made clear the necessary condi-
lions and at the present time picric ACID
bids fair 10 outrival all other explosives
for the purpose of filling shells.
The invention of Lyddite and its use
for war purpose has attracted attention
to the fact that there are many high eX-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19

attained seem almost as stupendous as
the problems we have been consdering,
and II it has been possible to discover
such an explosive as Lyddite. or even
Melinlte, the first cousin Of Lyddite. which
has been successfully tested in the French
army, there IL no reason why we should
despair OF doing greater things. To do
so much in less than a score Of years is
rommendable. but wonderful as these
achievements may seem they may sink
into insignificance before the discoveries
that the next dozen years may witness.
JOHN a. KEMPSTER-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19

almost an imposslbiity If this material
IS used.
These are not the only advantages 10 be
derived from the use of Lyddlte, however.
During the campaign in the Soudan 1t
was proved that II was far superior TO
any other explosive as a destructive
agent, and It was infinitely more cleanly.
Gunuers who are compelled TO use dyna-
mite are always nauseated by the Sick-
cning vapors or by the smell OF the Miro
glycerine that remains on their hands, hut
Lyddite has no such effects upon those
who use it. 1t was the successful use OF
this explosive in the SOudan that persued-
cd the British officials TO make another
Test with II in South Africa and II I
works as well in the future as in the past,
the Beers viii have reason to wish that
the Fintagel Castle with its cargo Of
death and destruction had sunk in mid
ocean.
Although Lyddte was invented some
years ago. Il Is stil practically unknown
rs an explosive As it IS undoubtedly Ces-
tined To play an important part in the
wars Of the future, however, study OF
its composition is interesting. Lyddite
is nothing more than variety Of ricric
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19

fatality will befau the Fntagel Cas-
ne. however. The war office knew what
n was doing when it shipped the explo-
sive and fl 's not The first time tnat this
kind OF destructive agent has been sent
out 20 sea i'm troop ships. The same thing
was done during the campaign i'm The SOU
dan and the troops who sailed about THIS
sleeping force were none the wiser until
HE terrible shells were unloaded in Afri-
ca This VIII undoubtedly be The case
with the shells that have just started for
the scene Of war and 81 they are as de-
structiye as they were az Omdurman the
army officials viii be well repaid for the
danger they have run I'm shipping them.
This new explosive that was given us
first practical test I'm the Soudan is known
as Lvddite. and a more tremendous force
has never been invented. \ single pound
OF il would demolish an ordinary sky
scrapcr and thousand tons would blow
a bie crack I'm the North American conu-
rent. n crack that would extend from
New York TO san Francisco. Ten thou
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19

contact pressure Of 800 tons TO the square
inch, while It's explosive velocity has been
calculated TO be about 10000 feet a sec
ond. To fully appreciate the immensely
Of this speed one need only TO remember
that such an explosive wave. II ii could
be projected through space, would reach
the sun in less than fourteen days. while
IL would take the Empire State Express,
going at the rate OF seventy miles an
hour, moro than 80 years TO cover the
same distance.
high explosives Is scarcely more than a
dozen years old the results that have been
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19

ploslves. OF which the general public has
never heard. Scientists and inventors
know about them, but as most OF them
are far too high" for any practical pur-
pose they have not deemed II worth while
10 take the public into their confidence
In spite OF this. however. there are
many facts about them that are intensely
interesting Some time ago Thomas A.
DIison invented an explosive that was
particularly dangerous. To explode this
chemical Il was only necessary TO shout
nj H. This explosive was chloride OF
nitrogen and soon dropped BY thu inven-
tor. It's dangerous character making 1t Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19

sand tons. n exploded simultaneously.
would be powerful enough 10 smash the
world 10 fragments.
or course there was nothing Ike ten
thoueand or even one thousand tons I'm the
hold OF the Fintagel Castle. bat there is
no question but there was enough %
MAY havoc with many Of The peninsllas
of the earth. The beauty of the new eS-
plosiye. however, Is that II Is far more
rafs TO handle than dynamite or gun cot
.on II will not explode II struck by n ri
se ball: IL may be placed on a stone stab
,nd burned without exploding. and II Is
claimed that unintentlonal explosion Is
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-03-16

/ B. A. Drake is visiting his son, L. f
Drake.
Miss Lucinda Dupuis is still confined tc
the house with tunsiilis.
Miss Harriet Lewis Of Lebanon, n. II.
is visiting Mrs. Il. T. Huntington, her
sister.
Deputy Marshal Luke Parish is chasing
Chiusmeu at kIChtJrd. He was there
twice last week.
Luclu- Webb was housed last week by
something that most anyone else would
nave called grip.
Miss Alice Erskne is preparing for the
spring millinery campaign by studying
styles in Boston.
A. II. Bell is in Boston and Miss Flora
Bell i'm New York city this " eek prepar-
ing for tine spring trade.
Lewis X. Cook has given up the tea
route here and moved back TO Cambridge
Junction, where be has a farm.
Mrs. o. p. Hood and daughter, Alice.
were in Mo. tpelier Tuesday to consult Dr..
Chandler about Miss Hoods eyes.
The members OF Fern lodge Of Rebekahs
will hold a whist party in odd Fellows
hall next Thursday evening, March %.
The Good TempIars' social that was to
have been held this week at Mrs. :. A..
Rogers has been most D0Upd two weeks.
The case OF Waldo Flint VS.. Town Of
ap' LAS JgGn - s,o ul Ig
leuu"ut PaSI'. 'nl p.aI!ll" foo anu e"CH
p'L'S pay '"5 'I7 u" IL ooS'S'
The Ladies Ala OF the NJ. r. church
viii meet with the Misses Matth FRI
day afternoon and evening. A cordial in
vltatou rs extended to all.
A special service will be held at the
Christian church Sunday evening, March
80, at which Mr.. Howard Chi6IeN will ad-
dress Inc young men. Service commences
at 80. All are invited.
one of oar VILLAGERS felt that the cow
had the Joke on him the other dqv when.
after n1ilEfu0 her he SET down The mil
and on his return few moments Ister
found that she had claimed her own and
dunk the milk.
rrno.,ota,,l.,t -,4,,., r,.....,.t. ~. .....-
i' lllS'S VI [ue hauuoIpn 20 upoI-
VI ,, -L '"I We tIolvu gI S'IuaLE
.Ha l','o' rs VI .!ulleI lI1"e, s-,''''5
GU 'Ilt 't, ,tl,ls oo,lI. I'D 'Sslon 9'u
price paid for butter fat, PC. a h.. sur
plus, about II per cent.
There we're eiybf fables at the gr,ryo
hall whist marty Monday avsning n
Needbam and Miss Mann ,,onDoii,, ,rith
ans Pr led and w "A latham ord N,igg
ttaorgie Mann with MIN. 81 ,,,,,,,I ,,,,
tine n1ocession, The n,vt nerty ig ,a,t
Monday evening
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-03-16
WANTED, FOR SALE, ETC.

House 10 rent Il L. ~ A'i74-'N'
Tenement wanted. W. 5. 5. BUCK.
Tenement to rent. MRS. LEWIS sAULT.
Pasture to rent. II c. f. MCCRILLIs
WANTED. To hire 2 man.
DIX J. CAMP, East Randolph Vt.
WANTED: Veal calves, fat hogs, chick
ems ana fowls. +, N.JERD.
Mileages and nitrate tickets at Drew &
Leonard's or Of Mrs. H. A. Leonard.
For sALE:-Shoats, Half-blood Berk-
shires. # ROBERT II. CHAMBERLIN.
To RENr:-Nice tenement for small
family. II q. l.. MARTIN
WANTED: Work by the hour or day.
Nv MRS. l. E. DRAKE, Box 4y1.
FOR SALE: Farm, stock and tools.
2w MRS. :. f. WHEATLEY, So. Mortified.
WANTED: A man to work on a farm.
"A. GILMAN, Randolph Center, VI.
WANTED: Work washing and house
cleaning. MRS. CORA GREENE, II River ST.
FOR SALE:-TWo male and five female
breeding turkeys. Nv
OWEN SEYMOUR, Randolph Center.
For SALE OR TO RENT: The Isaac New
ton place on Central st.
3w G.E. CrsHMAN.
To RENT:-A house with barn attached,
known as the 10. Sault place. Enquire Of
Il B. T. LOMBARD.
For SALE: Some nice Jersey heifers.
new milch in a short time. Wanted, to
hire first. class man. LUKE PARISH.
For SALE White Wyandotte eggs for
Matching Best strains. Price, zoe. per
sitting MARY Il. MORSE, Randolph, VT.
/ am prepared to do trucking. VIII
move anything from a trunk to a build
ing. Green and dry wood for sale.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-03-16

without a bone. The
finest lib. package on
market.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-11-11
NEW YORK'S INSANE.
Enough Crazy People In the State 20
Make "a city.


According 10 the ninth annual rcpor
Of the New York state commission IL
lunacy. there are held in the variou,
asyums for the insane in New iorl
state 2l.';S" persons.
Let us sec. Says writer in Leslie,
Weekly. If we can get some comprchcn
sion nf what these figures represent. 81
the mere material loss they stand for
poughk,spsir. y y: Bangor. Me: Cr
dar Rapids. la: New Albany. Ind. lot
instance. are among the most prosperous
cities IL their Respective states. la daily
activities. 10 churches and schools. il
factories ard stores. they are ah"n
equivalent {" the efforts Of the sam,
number of persons rs are confined il
asylumS Far the insane that the state 81
New York is compelled To support. II
other words. the population of these aSy
lums is neatly equal To that of one of III,
country, important cities.
If the comparison could bc carried fur
Their ana we could ascertain the number
or ordinary parpcls. deaf and DUNN
blind crippled. iliotic. cpilcptic. asylum
and hospital inmates and of other publ,
and srmipuliic philanthropic and corrcc
tional Institutions. the burden whicl
misfortune and crime put upon the sci
supporting would assume appalling pro
portions. Tho most that we can now j,
in that direct ION Is to state that the cen
sus 81 1880 gave. in partial enumcra
tion uf these classes. their number AT 80
go. This was larger than the popula
ton then returned FOR the iiouriShing cit
les OF Syracuse. y. Y: Columbus. q.
Worcester. Mass. and Richmond. Va
Apparently the number Of insane has
since increased ~ per cent. If there ha.
been like increase all along the line q
the dependent and restrained classes. a
is not improbable. their growth has beer
much lager than that Of the norma
masses