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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-02
GROUND HOG SOCIETY
Its Annual Meeting Held at
Taylor Ridge To.
day.
VISITORS HOSPITALITY RECEIVED.

Organization Convenes in Secret sessio n
and Predictions Representatives. of
the Old Hunter, Who Retires, Transfer
ring His Badgeof ONCE to His Son.
TAYLOR Ridge, Feb. 2.-For a week
or more the citizens of this place have
been preparing for the annual cele-
bration of ground hog day, which has
become by common consent the great
est festival and most honored day
among and amongst the many legal
holidays now celebrated by every
American citizen.
The Villagers here take great pride
in preparing for and entertaining the
many visitors who annually attend
this meeting. 1t is believed that
nothing is too good for the people of
intellect and enterprise who have
never failed in taking an active part
in the interesting and instructive
meeting held on this celebrated day.
No one would receive remuneration
for entertainment furnished. Every
thing is free-in fact the freedom of
the village is proclaimed by the au-
thorities, and that means that every
ohe cdh boI OnIy Pdrdue tHe sIIee's
up and down and across lots, and
''holler'' to their hearts content, but
that every door is open and every
latch-string hangs to the ground. All
are more than welcome to the tables
filed with the best the land affords,
and it should be said here, that there
is not another spot upon the footstool
over which the blue canopy of heav-
en- spreads its mantle of plenty that
can quite equal the hospitality of the
pesple residing in a radius of about
ten miles east and west and four
miles north and south, Taylor Ridge
being the center.
Here is where we find the ''inde-
pendent farmer" that the politicians
talk about; here he is numerous and
as independent as a hog on ice" or
anywhere else, and withall most hos
pitable and generous, wholesouled,
and liberal. He never does things by
halves. With him it is whole
(ground) hog or nothing, and it is gen
orally believed that it is to the teach
ings of this celebrated society that he
is indebted for the many blessings he
daily enioys
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-02

Continued on Fifth page
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-02

Audit rum Bldg, Chicago
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-02-23
MONEY! FOE SPAIN.
The House Appropriates the $2O,O0a,0o0
Under Suspension of Rules.

The House Appropriates the $2O,OOs,0e0
Under Suspension of Rules.
! WASHINGTON. Feb. ga separate
bill appropriating $2s,0O0,OOO for pay
ment to Spain under the provisions Of
the treaty of Paris was passed by the
house under suspension of the rules. Nc
: amendment was in order and en- at.
tempt to secure unanimous consent to
offer an amendment declaratory Of oul
policy not permanently to annex the isl,
ands was objected to- Mr.. Wheeler OF
Kentucky, upon whose point Of order
the appropriation went out of the snndry
civil bill, made the. only speech in open
hostility tothe measure, but upon the
roll call 2A membsrs-S1 Democrats,
Populists and 1 Silver Republican
voted against it.. The votes of 2A9 mem.
beers were cast for it.
The senate bill TO reimburse the gov.
errors Of states for expenses paid by the
states in organizing the volunteers fol
service mi the war with Spain before
their muster into service in the war was
also passed with suspension of rules
The bill appropriating $4,000 for the
Pan-American exposition tobe held al
Buffalo, n. Y, in 1901 was before ths
house when the absence af a quorum
compelled an adjournment.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-02-23
.QUIETATIL0IL0
General Otis Receives q Reassur-
ing Report From General
Miller.
American Troops Occupy Jaro
and MOlO, and Business Is
Resumed.
There Has Been No Fighting
Since Feb. 12,,-An Official
Report.
Natives Make an Attempt to
Burn Quarters Of Washing
ton Troops.

MANILA, Feb. 22.-The United States
transport Newport has arrived hers
from Iloilo, with dispatches from Gen
eral Miller to General Otis. She reports
all quiet at Iloilo. The American
troops there are occupying the suburbs
of Jaro and Molo, business has been re-
sumed generally with the outside world
some rice comes in from the provinces
and there has been no fighting since
Feb. IL. All is quiet at Manila. The
heat is causing some inconvenience, but
no casualties have been reported.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-The war de-
partment has received the following
from Manila:
'Adjutant General, Washington:
General Miller reports on the 18th inst,
insurgent forces few miles out from
Iloilo, believed to be disintegrating. Can
maintain his position with present force.
Business in city being resumed. He
has sent up four representative men,
officials OK capital of island of Negroes,
where American flag raised and Ameri-
oan protection required against small
insurgent force in islands. Affairs
there and ia Cebu very encouraging
Shall endeavbr to maintains and Improve
present promising conditions. Affairs
here quiet. Small insargert force east
of city driven away with considerable
loss to enemy.
(Signed] OTIS"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-02-23
Revoked a French Concession.

BOMBAY, Feb. 22.-The sultan of
Oman has revoked the grant of coal
ing station to the French, under the
British admiral's threats of a bonn
bardment. The British warships Red
breast, Eclipse and Sphinx are lying OF
the port Of Muscut. The sulta.A has is
sued a proclamation to the foregoing
effect and he will make a similar
announcement in open durhar. The
French consul has entered a protest.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-02-23
OTIS"
FILIPINOs INCENDIAREES..
Attempt Made 80 Burn the Quarters o
the First Washington.

Attempt Made 50 Burn the Quarters Of
the First Washington.
MANILA, Feb. 22.-The natives of the
village of Paco made bold attempt
during the night 70 burn the quarters OF
the First Washington volunteers by
setting fire to the huts adj aiming theiE
quarters IN the rear. Fortunately the
wind changed at the mom,ent the fire
was discovered, and famed. by a,stiff
breeze the flames spread in the opposite
direction, destroying fully 20 shacks
and houses opposite the nains cf.the
church. The inceadiaries escaped.
Mysterious Signals were frequently
made along the eaemy's Lines duIing
the night, and thissled to the belief that
an attack had beer4 arranged. but nnth-
ing happened. Tbs rebels saae Learning
the vicinity of Saa, Pedro Macati in
small parties and are repaired t1eibe
moving toward Singalon.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-02-23
Relief in Six Hossrs.

stressing Kidney and Bladder, oiseases
relieved in si;s hours by the @"New Great
South America Kidney Cure" 1t is great
surprise on account Or its exercising prompt
nese in relieving pain m bladder. kidneys
and back, in male or female. Relieves re-
tention of water almost irame diatsly. If yoU
want quick reliesa cue this is the Rem
edy. Solo by Seheldrup 6, Fies5er.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-02-23
MAY Appoint the Receiver.

HELENA. Mon. Feb. 22.-The supreme
court or Montana has denied the appli.
cation of the Boston and Montana Con
solidated Mining company of Butte fol
a writ prohibiting Judge Clancy of the
district court from appointing receiver
for the company upon the petition OF
Burdette O'Connor. a stockholder.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-02-23
Are Not in the Trust.

DEpERE. Wis. Feb 22-Shattuck &
Babcock, proprietors of large paper
mil at this place, deny the report circu'
l..tsd and printed in the East and else
where that their mill has Joined the
truss. Officials of the company say there
is absolutely no truth in the statement.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-02-23
Highland Boy Rrings a Big Price.

SALT LAKE, Feb. 2a--Information
has been received here from Denver that
a oae-th.rL interest in the Highland
Boy mine at Bingham, Utah, has been
been sold to the Standard Oil company
for a, OOO, 900. The mine is one of the
greatest producers in the West, turning
out lead, silver and copper.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-02-23

SALESMAN WANTED.-We want a
couple of reliable men in this county
to sell our Minnesota grown fruits
farm seeds. Write for terms if want
ing steady work, ana good pay.
The JEWELL NURSERY Co.
l2-l7 Lake City, MINI.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-02-23
Gener.l Bandera at Havana.

HAVANA, Feb. 22.-General Quintin
Bandera, with two aides-de-camp, all
colored, have arrived here from Santi'
ago de Cuba and put up at the Hotel
Inglaterra. The news of their arrival
brought crowds of colored people to the
hotel. They blocked the sidewalks in
front of the building and invaded the
aininsrosa and cheeged the general.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-02-23

The Lake Superior Electric company
has let the contract for part of the
work on 900, 900 bushel addition ts
Elevator E at Duluth.
These are dangerous times for the
health. Group, colds aud sore throak
troubles lead rapidly to consumption.
A bottle of One Minute Cough Cure
used at the right time will preserve
life, health and large amount Of
money. Pleasant to take; children
like it. Hanson & Emerson.
Dennis O'Connell of East Grand
Forks, Mimi, a member of the FIT
teenth Minnesota regiment, was killed
in quarrel at Augusta, Ga.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-02-23
iowa Einers ne,

OTTuMwA. T.. Feb. 2. Seventy del.
egates were present ct q seaaaE Iaiesgage
meeIing OF the Central and Southern
fields Of Iowa, United sfine Workers.
The meeting is preliminary to q faeet-
Ing with the operators,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-02-23
VERY PLEASING. q.
Advises From Manilx.Construsd to Mean
Improved Sonditiops-.

Improved &onditiops-.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 22.-Ehe- cabinet
at it's meeting discussed the messags,re-
eeived from General Otis at Manila and
reached the conclusion that the sStua-
ton generally in the, Philippines was
considerably improved. From ethe1
sources it is learned that the, insuFgent
leaders have admitted that whell the
United States forces are reinforced by
the troops now nearing Manila, their
chances Of success will be greatly re-
duced. This gives the. administration
much encouragement, and it is gener-
ally believed that the complete subjus
garion Of the insurgents will be a mat
ter of comparatively short time.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-02-23
Passed the Antitrust Bill.

DENVER, Feb. 22.-Governor Thomas
sent special message to the legislature
urging legislation to prevent the con-
summation of the contemplated smeltel
combine, or the formation Of any trusts
in Colorado. The senate passed the
antitrust bill with but one dissenting
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-02-23

Commissioner Dearth has Cancelled the
license to do business in Minnesota oRi
the FIT. Wayne Eirs InslSance COMPANY
DIR. Fenner's Blood and Liver
Remedy as a Nerve Tonic.
A famous remedy by a famous
physician guaranteed to cure livea
complaints and, nervousness. People
run down by sickness and overworked
should try it. If something else has
failed you thai. is no argument against
this great medicine. Stop to refeea
This preparation is the prescr lptlon Of
one of Americas most eminent phwsi-
clans and the,6r bottle is guaranteed
by Scheldrup & Fiesler to give saais-
action or money refunded.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-02-23

W. L. PINCH and wife Of Mankato
sre dead from pneumonia. Mr.. PINCH
died Sunday night aEd his. wife MondsY
morning.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-02-23
A Colony for Guam.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, Feb. ga mum.
Der of Young men in this city are organ.
ling colony to settle on the island of
Guam. They propose to engage in the
raising OF s,ap.e lroducts Of the island
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-02-23

M. J. j. cuRD.
Mrs. ]. ]. curd, my wife. was AFFLICTED
four y.ars with the rheumatism. She
tried many fine physicians without help.
She ssed DR.. Sawyer's Family Cure.
which cured her. and to-day she is entire
" well. cannot recommend Family
Cure too highly for all diseases Of tina
stomach. liver and kidneys.
Ne Little Rock. Arb.
A written guarantee - --re os money
Sounded with every d - Eottle. Price.
81. 90, Soc. and Csc.
A written guarantee 20 cure o. money
refunded with everyb ;of DR.. Sawyer'o
PastilIes, which cur I'll diseases pecn.
6ax 70 womsn. Price. 400 per bon
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-02-23
Priceless Pain

"N q price can be placed on gain, Mothers
Friend Is worth its weight in gold as q allevi
ator. My wife suffered more in ten minutes with
either OF her other two children than she did AZ
four bottles Of Mothers Friend. It is blessins
to any ona expecting to become a mother" sayS
Q customer.
Thus writes Henderson, Dale, Druggist.
of Carni, ILL.,, to the Brad6eld Regulator
Company, of Atlanta, Ca, the proprie-
tors and manufacturers of Mothers
Friend" This successful remedy is not
one OF the many internal medicines adj
vertised to do unreasonable things, but q
scientifically prepared IMMINENT especially
effective in adding strength and elasticity
to those parts of woman's organism which
bear the severest strains of Childbirth.
The iniment may be used at any and
all times during pregnancy up to the
very hour OF confinement. The earlier IL
is begun, and the longer used, the rnoro
perfect will be the result, but it has been
used during the last month oulv with
great benefit and success.
It not only shortens labor and lessen.
the pain attending it, but greatly dirnir-
ishes the danger to life of both mother
and child, and leaves the mother in a cor
dition more favorable to speedy recovery.
Mothers Friend " is sold by druggists
at SI.oo, or sent by express on receipt d
price.
Valuable book for women "gaear.
Baby is Born" sent free on application
Sae seApFlElp REGULATOR CO., Atlanta. -.
a>- $3.50 -
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-02-23
DR.. Fenner's Kidney and Backache
Cure.

DIs TCuU0T7B IKIUHcy anu ndCAdCMO
Cure.
If you suffer from kidney, bladder
or urinary troubles take this wonder
full remedy, it is prepared by an emf
nent physician, writer OF ac-
knowledged authority on medical
questions. Old gentlemen troubled by
too frequent urine always find cure
result from using it. Scheldrup &
Fiesler, sole agents will refund your
money if not satisfied after using the
first bottle.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-02-23

A Word to the Wise is Sufficient.
! Ely's Cream Balm has completely
cured me of catarrh waen everything
well, Ohio.
! Ely's Cream Balm works like a
charm: it has cured me- of the most
obstinate case of'cold "A. the head; 1
would not be without it.-E'red X Fries,
2s3 Hart ST., Brooklyn,. N. Y.
! A Ice trial size or the SOC size Of
Ely's Cream Balm. wild be mailed.
Kept by druggists, ElY Brothers, Sc
Warren ST., N. Y
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-02-23
PALACE ON WHEELS.

Quick as the Quickest, the Burlington
Minneapolis and st. Para-Chccago and St.
Louis Limited. Aa Electric Lighted, steam
heated, wi lie vestibuled train, fresh frora the
builders h 1Nds. Built at cost of over 500, =
600. Most beautiful, luxurieus, comfortable
complete trim ever placed II service on any
railroadin tie country.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-02-23

Albert Garvin, former warden of the
Minnesota psnitentisry. has been chosen
warden of the Connecticut state gzsson.
If not, drink Grain-O-made from
pure grains. A lady writes: ''The
first time l made grain-O I did not
like it but after using it for one week
nothing would induce me to get back
to coffee" 1t nourishes and feeds the
system. The children can drink it
freely with great benefit. 1t is the
strengthening substance of pure
grains. Get package to-day from
your grocer. loo. and 25c.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-02-23

Arrangements have been made for the
thorough fumigation of; Mimneapo. S
school buildings every tive, Or three
months.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-02-23
Try Aliens Foot-Ease

powder tobe shaken into the shoes. At
this season your feet feel swollen, nervous
and hot, and get tired easily. If YOU have
smarting feet or tight shoes, try Aliens
Foot-Ease. 1t cools the feet and makes
walkingteas Cures swollen and sweating
sect, bIisters and callous spots. Relieves
corns and bunions of all pain and gives rest
and comfort. Try it to-aay. Sold by all
druggists and shoe stores for 25c. Trial
package Free. Address, Allen S. oiastsa,
lie Poy, Ny.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-02-23
Does Coffee Agree with You?

Colonel F. NJ Cockerell, one Of the
pioneers of Winona, and landlord of the
historic Huff house, is dead, aged IS.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-02-23
500.
DIR. e. DetChOn's Anti DiuretiC

May be worth to you more than 500
you have a child who soils bedding from ir-
conference of water during sleep. Cures
old and young alike. 1t arrests the trouble
at once. 81. Sold by Scheldrup & Fies!eI
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-02-23

Private A. W. Olson, whose death a.
Manila is announced, was a resident O.
Minneapolis. He enlisted in Company
B in June.
PALACE ON WHEELS.
The Barlingson's new Minneapolis ami
st. Paul Chicag oand St. Louis Train cot
sSsts of
A buffet library car
A combustion sleeping car
Astandard sleeping car
A compartment sleeping car
A dining car
A reclining chair car
A day coach (high back seats)
The most costly, beautiful, lcxuriass car;
on earth. Steam heated; Electric Bgh-ed
Wide Vestibuled. No extra fares.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-29
German Society Notes.

The singers of the Liedertafel will
give a humorous musical entertain
ment Sunday, Dec. 8, in Music hall
This evening the Militaer Vereir
will give dance in Music hall:
Landwehr Verein, in Conrad hall
and Beyern Verein in Turner hall.
The members of the Akron Turn.
verein held their regular business
meeting Sunday. District Turnmas.
ter Stein of Cleveland was present
Arrangements have been made to
have him make regular visits every
month to give special instructions tc
the classes in turning. Mr.. Loeber
as in the past, is the regular turn.
master.
The next turnday of the Lake Erie
district will be held in Akron. Ar.
rangements for the same will be
made in the near future.
The German hall project was dis.
cussed at the Turner meeting.
Speeches were made by John and
Jacob zimmerly and Hugo Wins.
Several shares of stock were sub
scribed for.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-29
LAST LINKS.

NEW MUSIC STORE-Mr. W.
K. Randall succeeds Mr.. G. H. Mar.
tin as manager of the B. Dreher's
Sons Co. at 1872 South Howard st.
Mr.. Martin has leased a room in the
new Walsh block and will open a
music store on Monday, Dec. 4.
HOTEL ASSOCIATION = The
Ohio Hotel association will meet in
Columbus on December 13 and a.
Members will register at the David
son hotel and receive badges and
credentials. The banquet will be
held at the Neil house on Dec. 14th
LIVE PHEASANT-Philip Lang
Of Peninsula, caught live pheasant
Tuesday morning. It was in large
flock and got tangled in bushes.
DAMAGE SUIT-The case where.
in F. F. Fem, of Tallmade, brings
suit against the Executive commit.
tee of the street fair for the frighten.
ing to death of his horse by the
dragon, will be heard in Justice
Thomas court, Dec. l.
AT THE HOSPITAL-A young
woman, giving her name as Mary
Glenner, and residence in Coventry
ST., was admitted to the City Hos.
pital today, She told the nurses
that she had had some family trou-
BILE, and wanted to stay there few
days.
JAILED-Mike Mullen and Ed
ward Angel, for intoxication, and
Harry Ellery, for false pretense,
were locked up in the city prison at
noon today.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-29
A GOOD SCHEME
Would Have Worked All Right, bu
There Was Too Much Enthusiasm.

Would Have Worked All Right, but
There Was Too Much Enthusiasm.
81 know oughtn't to give this
away" said local politician, ''but it's
too good to keep. The other day hap
pened to drop into the Office of one Of
our campaign orators and noticed the
manuscript of speech which he pro-
posed to deliver that night lying on his
desk Without thinking any harm l
picked it up and in running my eye
over the first few pages was surprised
to find the thread of the argument in
terrupted here and there by voice
from the audience which asked imper-
tinent questions. In each instance q
very pat answer was written down.
and l saw at once that little comedy
had been prepared in advance to show
OF the orators skill at repartee.
II laid the manuscript down and sai0
nothing, but that night l went out tc
the meeting to see the fun. Knowing
exactly where the first interruption
was going to occur. was on the alert
when the place in the speech was
reached, and, sure enough, up popped
tough looking individual and fired of
question No. !.
II must admit the scene was well
acted. When the question was asked,
the audience laughed and then waited
eagerly to hear what the speaker
would say. For moment he seemed
embarrassed and disconnected, and
then. just as everybody thought he was
completely cornered, he suddenly
Strengthened up and shot back reply
80 apt and witty that 1t turned the ta-
bles In twinkling. The effect was
electrical. and the whole house went
wild.
II snlckered In my sleeve and waited
for interruption No. 2. which passed
OF with equal eclat for the orator. In
fact, the scheme would have been
great success II the interrupter hadn't
played his part too well. He was so
extremely natural and gave such
fne imitation Of hobo bent on break
Ing up meeting that when he started
In the third time big policeman grab
bed him by the neck and put him un-
der arrest.
"He tried to protest, but it was no
60. and In three minutes he was on his
way to Jail. After the meeting was
over the orator hoped into a cab and
BARRED down to bail him out. l un.
derstand he was pretty sick of his job,
and unless a substitute can be found
the rest Of my friends speeches will
probably be made without repartee
trimmings" New Orleans Times
nNmnNrAl
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-29
Holiday Goods

At the Big Store of Little Prices.
Big stock and new goods coming
daily. Buy holiday gifts at J. j.
Brasaemle's &c and 10 store. Form
erly P. R. Smiths, 11S S. Howard st.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-29
Sherif's Sales.

The sheriff will offer at public sale
Saturday, December 2, a house and
lot located at Britain, owned by
William johnson. The lot contains
32-lOO of an acre appraised at $500.
On December 9, 18 acres owned by
Lizzie Watt, situated on Carroll st.
between Beaver and Market SITS. viii
be sold. Appraised value $4,000.