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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-09
Welded FIFTY YEARS.
Golden Anniversary of Mr.. and
Mrs. +. C. A. Denk.
mann.
CELEBRATION AT THEIR HOME.

Reunion of Children and Relatives to
Commemorate the Happy Event -Cou-
pie Who Settled in Rock Island Three
Years After Their Marriage In Pennayl-
vania in 1s49-Both Hale and Hearty.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick C. A. Denk-
mann, surrounded by their children
and kinfolk.ar observing their golden
wedding anniversary today with a
celebration BETTING the occasion at
their pretty home at 1872 Fourth ave-
nue.. Both enjoying exceeding
ly good health for people of their age
and the comforts and Injuries of
wealth earned by early frugality and
continued industry, there is not
happier couple in Rock Island today
than Mr.. and Mrs. Denkmann.
Frederick G. A. Denkmann was born
in Prussia in 1922, while his estimable
helpmeet (nee Catharine Blaedel) is a
native of Mayence, on the Rhine,
where she was born in 1881. They
were among the early German settlers
of Pennsylvania, their marriage oc-
curing at Erie in 1919 Movir
west in 1851. the couple took up their
residence in Rock Island in that year,
Mr.. Denkmann went into rtuership
with Frederick Weyerhauser (now of
st. PauD in 1854, and they purchased
the saw mill that continues to this day
to be operated under their~name. al
though it was not such a large
concern in the SOS as it is now.
Both accumulated wealth rapidly.
buying up northern timber lands, and
opening mills at other points until
they have become immensely rich and
arr known to the country .'lum Der
monarhs, although Mr.. Denkmann is
not now as actively engaged in the
business rs is Mr.. Weyerhauser.
Congratulations From Friends.
All day friends have been showering
congratulations upon Mr.. and Mrs.
Denkmann and wishing them con-
tinuation of their good health for
many years to come. They were the
recipients of many valuable presents.
The celebration of the anniversary
will terminate tonight with a supper
at the Denkmann homestead on
Fourth avenue. Only relatives will
be in attendance. Among those from
abroad who will be present are: Mr..
and Mrs. Frederick Weyerhauser and
Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Jewett, of st.
Paul; Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick j. Wey-
erhauser and Mr.. and Mrs. Rudolph
Weyerhauser, Cloquet, Mimi; MIR.
and Mrs Charles Weyerhauser, Little
Falls, Mimi; Mr.. and Mrs. F. S. Went
worth, New York City; Miss Anna
Reimers, Saltwater, Mimi; Mr.. and
Mrs. j. P. Weyerhauser, Lake Nabag-
anon, Wis; Mrs. w. Bancroft Hill,
Poughkeepsie, N. Y; Mr.. and Mrs.
j. j. Reimers, Chicago; Mr.. and Mrs.
Hugh Caughey, Horton, Kan; Fred
Reimers, Champaign, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-09
Lunches.

Chicken and oyster lunch at Ponce
De Leon saloon. opposite the Postoffice.
All are welcome.
~ Duck and chicken lunch Saturday
evening at the st. Julian sample room,
1925 Seventh avenue.
Maurice Reddy invites his friends
to the opening of his new saloon.
corner of Ninth street and Fifth avenue
tonight. Grand turkey lunch aud
good music.
Maurice Reddy invites his friends to
a grand opening and turkey lunch at
the Peoria saloon, corner of Ninth
street and Fifth avenue, Saturday
evening, Dec 9. Good music.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-09
IN KLOND|KE.
John Lannan, of Rock Island
Holds Three at Linn
Canal.
LEAVES HOME TWO YEARS AGO.

His Companion. William Kaiser, Leaves
Him at Seattle, But Lannan. Full of
Determination, Forges Ahead, and FL
naDy Reaches His Destination-Three
Weeks In a Hospital.
John Lannan and William Kaiser
left Rock Island two years ago intent on
reaching Alaska, from which country
there were coming stories of the un-
earthing of fabulous sums of the gilt
tering gold. Neither had money to
defray the expenses of the trip. Seat
tie was far enough for Kaiser. who Sc
cured position and remained there.
But Lannan was determined to reach
his planned destination, and he sue
ceeded. He has come back to Rock
Island to spend the winter at the home
of his mother, Mrs. Matthew Lamar,
614 Ninth street, intending to return to
the Klondike in the spring to develop
three claims he holds ut Linn Canal.
Launan says he did not get rich while
in the land of gold, but modestly ad-
mits that when he arrived home he
had more of the 'coin of the realm"
than he had when he departed two
years ago.
Much Hardship.
2 Lannan saw his share of hardship.
He was working on the White Pass
railroad when the employees went on a
strike because their wages were re-
duced. He says there was an cpl
demic of spinal meningitis at Skaguay
last winter, many dying from it.
He declares the transportation COM
panies are responsible for the circ
ton of the stories of great finds.
which attract people to the country
by the thousands. nioe-tenths of them
to be disappointed.
Lannan was injured by the caving
in of mine and was confined at
hospital for three weeks. While
working at Linn Canal his partner.
John Ryan, was Instantly killed, Lam
nan having a narrow escape.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-09
CITY OWNERSHIP PROPOSED
The Plan of Disposing of the Telephone
Franchises.

The Plan of Disposing of the Telephone
Franchises.
Municipal ownership was suggested
by thoughtful citizen this morning
as the plan affording the most salts
factory solution of the telephone fran
chise question. 1t was proposed by
this gentleman that plan be devised
whereby users of instruments con-
tribute in advance the first years
rental, and thereby fund would be
created to enable the city to EN- bark
in the enterprise without embarrass-
ment. Should such scheme be adopt
ed, one thing is certain. and that is
that one department of the city gov
eminent would become essentially an
institution of civil service operation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-09
SOUTH HEIGHTS HAPPENINGS.

South Heights, Dec. 9.-Harry r.
vim was shaking hands with old
friends last week.
Andrew Weinberger, who visited
relatives in Blue Island for few days,
is at home again.
Joseph Burgess left the first of the
week for Fulton, where he has ac-
cepted position in the stove works.
He will be greatly missed by the
young people here.
William SIgmund is confined to his
home with an attack of typhoid fever.
Mrs. Jonas Stafford and little girl,
of Geneseo, visited Saturday with w.
j. Irwin and family.
Miss Lizzie Allan visited few days
with her sister, Mrs. Robinson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-09
Nv SON has been troubled for years

Ny son has been troubled for years
with chronic diarrhoea- Some time
ago / persuaded him to take some of
Cham berlain's Collie, Cholera and Di-
arrhoea Remedy. After using two
bottles of the 25-cent size he was
cured. 1 give this testimonial. hop
ing someone similarly afflicted may
read it and be observation-disclosures c.
Bower. Glencoe, Ohio. For sale by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-09
Mr.. Pentland TO Return.

J. p. Pentland is to return to his
old position as physical director at the
Rock Island Y. M. c. A succeeding
G. P. Daniel. resigned. All will he
glad to know Mr.. Pentland is to be
here again, and it can be depended on
that there will be boom in athletics
at the association from now on. Mr..
Pentland has been in Texas since
leaving Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-09
The Great Debate.

When the uncertainty had become
well nigh intolerable. Science ventured
to go to the Serpent directly.
us it or is it not fact, o Ser
pent," asked Science. that you swal-
low your young when you are attack
ed?"
well. I always try to hold my
own" replied the Serpent modestly,
it is true. but evasively withal.
And so the bitter controversy wages
on.-Detroit Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-09
Saved Two Cents.

Mr.. Pneer-You expect to be in San
Francisco next week? By the way,
you know where my aunt out there
lives. l have just written a letter to
her. Would you mind delivering it
some day as you pass the house?
Mr.. Pneer's Friend-No; but 1 might
forget it. 1 think I'll just put a stamp
on it and drop it into the first letter
box.
Mr.. Pneer-All right. 1 don't care
how you get it to her.-Chicago Frib-
une.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-09
A burning PrnHer.

The Cleveland Plain Dealer tells this
story of the Virginia backwoods: A
white minister after conducting SER
vices at colored church asked an old
deacon to lead in prayer. The dusky
brother in his fervent appeal asked
that a shower of heavenly grace be
permitted to fall upon his white friend.
He said:
30 Lor'. give him de eye Of de
eagle dat he may spy out our sins afar
on! Weld bis hans to de gospel
pillow; tie his tongue to de lines OF
truf and nail his ear to de gospel polei
An, o Lor, bow his haid way down
an benin his knees. an his knees
way down-ah in some lonesome dark
an narrow valley, o Lor'. whar much
prayer Is needed to be made-ah! Den
'noint him ovah wild de blessed lie of
de kerosene of salvation, an sot him
on fab wild de match Of faith made
perfec'-ameDw
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-09
COUNTY TEMPLE.
Tranafers.

Dec. S.--Lucy M. Lewis to Frank @.
johnson, lot 8, block 9, Pitts. Gilbert
& Pitts Second add, Moline, $3.50.
anna c. Funck to w. B. Nyenhuis
ct al, W 40 acres sw4 81, II, 5w, $475.
John j. Ingram to George W. Mitch
EN-, 10 feet lot l, and 80 feet lot 2,
block s, Black Hawk add Rock ISL
and. $41S.
Little Drury ct al by master to w.
w. Warner, 81 lot 4. block 81, Wood s
Third add Moline, IS. 807 48.
j. r. Johnston to j. Nj. & Fl. II.
Pardon, sublot 1, j. r. Johnston
-ubdiv., Rock Island, 81, 100.
Louis Mosenfelder to w. j. Melon
nell, lot 6. block l. Black Hawk second
add Rock Island, $441.31.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-09
Special Millinery Opening.

Having had the most successful
season since we have inau-
gurated this department. we can only
make it more SO by unloading what
stock we have left, so we have put the
knife on prices and will close out our
fall stock at n great sacrifice on all
new and up-to-date goods. Will you
be in and take advantage of this great
slaughter? YOUNG & INCOMES.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-09
The dining room of the Mrs. Clarl

The dining room of the Mrs. Clark
company, 151-153 Wabash avenue.
Chicago, is the best appointed and
most modern restaurant in the CITY.
1t has been recently refitted, improved
and enlarged and has an elaborate
menu at moderate prices. 1t caters
restaurant for men only. on the sew
enth floor of the association building.
153 La Sale street, is also run by this
company and is equally inviting and
attractive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-09
Circuit Court.

Judge Gest, in the circuit court to-
day. overruled the motion of the de-
PENDANT for a new 'ial in the case of
Killeen vs.. the Tri-City Street Rail-
way company. Killeen sued for SlO,-
900 and was awarded a verdict for
81. 500.
In the ease of Greaser vs.. the Chi
cago. Rock Island & Pacific road. the
court set aside the verdict for $1,000
and granted the motion for new trial
made by Jackson & Hurst in behalf of
the railroad company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-09
Art Exhibition.

Miss Helen z. Platt has on sale each
afternoon, and also teaches water col
ors and art novelties of all kinds for
gifts. Children taught carefully. Orig
inal pictures of Historic Old Fort
Armstrong, with cave and first
bridge. Call at COG Eighteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-09
Low Rates to Canada Points.

Dec. IS. IA, Is and Is the c., r. 1.
& P. railway will sell round trip tick
cts to number of points in Canada
at very low rates. Tickets good for
return up TO and including Jan.
For full particulars apply at c., X. I.
& z. tick office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-09
voss BESTED BY ARDAHL.
Rock Island Wrestler Loses Match to the
Moline Strong Man.

John Voss, of this city, was de-
feated for the amateur wrestling
championship of western Illinois, by
Hiding Ardahl, of Moline. at the
Wagner opera house, Moline. last
night. Ardahl won the first two and
the fourth falls, and Voss won the
third fall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-09
Rox.lNe,rhbor. Attention.

Members of Mayfower Camp No.
1ol. are hereby requested to p, be
at II O'Clock. sharp, to attend the fu-
neral of Mrs. Celestine Rohwedder.
Fay HAYES and Dewey camps invited.
By order
Miss LIZZIE ANTONY, Oracle.
Mrs. B. AINswoRTH, Recorder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-09

The person who disturbed the con-
gregation last Sunday by coughing is
requested to call on his druggist and
get bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar,
which always gives relief.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-09

Try Veg-E-To
At Charles Ullemeyer's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-09
Not Too Cheap 10 De Good,

But cheap enough to let the public know that
Shields cash grocery make offerings that
are worth the while take advantage of.
Though in new store the old values are still
given and with better service and a determine
ton to be always leading the van Of fair prices.
You are invited to come and get your moneys
worth
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-02-28
LONDON'S TROUBLE.

Honolulu is in good company. The
London county council is seriously
discussing the question of what to do
with the dead. But the case of the
London cemeteries is a great deal
worse tain the case of those in Hon
worse than the case of those in Hon
pose of annually and have made the
calculation that in five years there will
be no place to bury them. Very nat
urally the question of cremation is be-
ing strongly advocated, and if carried
out will in all probability be made
compulsory.
The London council is satisfied that
cemeteries are injurious to public
health. 1t is stated that in some dis
eases bodies become highly infectious
after death, and reach their maximum
some weeks after interment. When
cemeteries are crowded, the making of
new graves is frought with danger to
the community from this cause alone.
Now though the condition of the
Honolulu cemeteries will never be the
same as that of the London cemeteries
seeing that we have taken the matter
in hand in time, we may take warn
ing by their condition and the danger
that they are to the London inhabi-
tants. Our city will grow, and even
though we go as far afield as Moana
Loa, the city limits will reach there in
course of time.
Our course is clear; we must edu-
cate the community towards incinera-
ton. We shall not have to make the
great wrench that will have to be made
in London. We have ample time to
let the prejudiced be brought round by
the force of example. This is our sheet
anchor for the health of the future.
When the city is thickly populated 1t
will be much more serious problem
than it is now. Let private enterprise
and government aid go hand in hand
in this matter, and work for the future
good health of those who are to follow
us.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-02-28

question there is always immense diff
ference of opinion, and most Of the law
makers are giving the very utmost at
tention to the solution, while there are
some who see in this an opportunity to
check the policy of the administration.
We have good friends who are anx-
ious to push our claims forward for,
however small we may be it is decid-
eddy unpleasant for us to be in our
present anomalous position. We are
part of the United States and we are
not. In one direction we have a feder-
al officer, in others we have not. The
courts are challenged upon their juris-
but who can tell whether these rulings
won't be challenged hereafter.
We are fortunate in that we have an
honest administration. Had we NOT,
things would not be as satisfactory Us
they are now. No one will claim, even
of the most ardent supporters, that
mistakes have not been made, and that
the love of power will show itself, be-
cause it has been exercised so long, but
even prejudice must allow the honesty
of those who fill our highest offices.
Criticize as we may, that cannot be
denied. At this stage, this is very val.
liable, because the highest officials are
not clearly responsible to any one, un-
less it be directly to the president.
But however unpleasant our situa-
ton may seem to ourselves, to Others
who take the broader view and con-
slider the pressing needs of millions,
our condition appeals very slightly,
and the pressing needs of millions and
of great state policies override our very
small Importance.
The only thing that we can do is to
wrap our souls in patience and wait.
We can do nothing of ourselves, and
we must depend entirely upon our cow
erful friends to carry us along. our
turn will come, and happily may come
when we least expect it. In spite OF
al that is apparently against our
chances, and the many more important
things that take attention, it is just
possible that our claims may be rec
ognized and that our organic law may
go through quickly, but such an event
is bare fighting chance and we should
not count on it. What we have to do
is make the best of the situation, quit
growing and attend to developing our
Islands.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-02-28

The Spaniards seem to be unhappy
over the courts martial in their country
and one man in the Cortez was COM
planning that mo general had been
shot as yet" and that brought Blanco
and Weyler to their feet ready to ex-
plain that they were not prepared to
lead off the ball. The same pestilent
member remarked that he knew that
the Spanish army was composed of
lions led by asses" But really the
late war has produced more courts
martial on both sides, than probably
any struggle of such short duration
ever did before.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-02-28
MUST WAIT.

The prospects of legislation for Ha-
wall during this session are very slim
indeed now. The minds of the United
States lawmakers are upon very much
more important matters than Hawaii.
There are only 10000 people on the Is
lands, while there are over 100000 in
Porto Rico, and Cuba and the Philip
pines run into the millions. We have
always had a way of considering our
selves very big potatoes, but as a fact
we are by no means as big as we think
ourselves.
But besides the numerical difference.
in the various possessions, there are
many engrossing matters which must
be settled. The first great thing to set
tie was the treaty with Spain; that has
been settled, but it took a big struggle
to do it. Following upon that came
the vote of $20,O0O0OO to pay Spain,
that has been passed without much OPP
position. But the army bill then loom
ed up. If the treaty with Spain was
passed, how could the executive carry
on without a military force adequate
to it's responsibilities. The attorney
general has ruled that the volunteers
cannot be held as soon as the ratifica-
tions are passed. The executive must
have an army If congress won't grant
it, there must be an extra session. This
occupies the time and the thoughts of
the lawgivers.
Then there is the question of funds
coming in. The deficit is large and
there must be means found for aug
menting the revenue. Upon such a
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-02-28

The conditions in France are GER
tainly very ticklish. The French, as a
nation, are fond of display and bun
combe. There is no more vaporing
nation in the world than the French,
even the Spaniards and the Italians
are not in it beside them. In this ten
der spot the French have found them
selves terribly hit. They have recently
been Inundated in their own eyes, and
they know that the rest of the world
is quite aware of the fact. The condi-
ton of mind naturally makes the mas
ses dissatisfied with their rulers.
Faure was becoming unpopular, Lau-
bet starts in with being unpopular. He
is already being called after in the
streets as "Imbecile," wretch" liar"
"perjurer," a believer in Dreyfus, and
is smirched with Panama scandal.
From cries like these either to assassi-
nation or to the barricades is not very
far-at least in Paris.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-02-28

A very sad case Of a bright young
officer, Lieutenant Neall of the Fourth
cavalry succumbing to the tempta-
tons of the fast set in San Francisco
is reported in the last files of the coast
papers. He was in haste to get rich, in
order to keep his end of the procession
up. And there seemed no easier way
than by betting on horses. Then he
borrowed from the canteen and club
funds in his hands, of course on a
dead sure thing" and the inevitable
crash came and his fight and possible
suicide. 1t is a very old story indeed,
and has been played in many lands
and in many generations. And all the
preaching which the greybeards can do
will not prevent others from following
down the same fatal but rose colored
path. The parable of the broad and
narrow gates is one of the truest that
has ever come from inspired lips, and
it is being illustrated every day.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-02-28

Conservative men after reading over
the interview with the Minister of FL
nance. are satisfied that he is foresight
ed and has a very thorough grasp of
the present situation. When any
pinch comes, Mr.. Damon will be found
with the treasury quite ready to tide
over any bad time, and the govern
ment obligations being met as they
come along. 1t is due to his skill and
to his firmness in withstanding pres
sure to expend money, which has plac-
ed our financial system on it's present
sound basis.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-02-28
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2s, 1899

The United States will not lose the
services of Admiral Dewey on account
of the age limit, il the bill, creating
his rank passes. He, will only retire
when he expresses his desire to do so.
Dewey is the grandest figure of the war
and his stuck to his post like the ira
ditional bulldog. He has been exactly
ten months in Manila Bay.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-02-28
THE LOCK AND THE KEY.

You can operate lock only with
the key that fits it. Very well. So
you can cure a disease only with the
medicine that goes down to the cause
of it. Now, many so-called diseases
are in truth only forms Of one disease,
branches of one tree, as we may say.
For example, if we can nourish the
body and enrich the blood, we speedily
get rid Of many of our troubles,
such as Anemia, Fevers, Rheumatism,
Scrofula and Blood Disorders, and so
on-all proofs that the body lacks
vitality and force. Nothing is so
effective a body builder as cod liver
oil but, alas, how many are maui
seated at the very thought Of it. In
WAMPOLE'S
PREPARATION,
Of the nutritive properties Of Pure
Cod Liver Oil, extracted by US from
fresh cod liyers, we have the rose
without the thorn; the Udludble drug
minus ats Uile taSta. Add to this the
Syrup Of Hypophosphites Compound
for making bone, and the Extracts Of
Malt and Wild Cherry for equally
excellent purposes, and we have a
, remedy indeed; one as pleasing TO tho
palate nd stomach as IL is potent and
successful in banlshing disease in old
or young and making life worth hay
ing. You cannot be disappointed in
it. 1t is not like the old things il
supersedes them. 1t is g od-as 10
famous. Every dose effective. Sold
by chemists throughout the world.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-02-28

Bill Heads, Note Heads, Letter
Heads, Ball Programs, Menu Cards,
neatly printed at The Star Office.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-02-28
SIS. S22.5O $25

These stoves are absolutely
non-explosive and Tree from
odor. So clean are they that
a meal can be cooked in the
parlor and the stove wheeled
out, and no one know that
cooking had been going on.
They are very economical also
and are just the thing for
allssfamilies and light house
keeping.
We have also left a very
few Of the