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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-08
HENRY A. PARIDs N
LEGAL.
Administrators Notice.

Estate of Henry Kiraorf, deceased.
The undersigned, having been appointed
administrators of the estate of Henry Kirdorf
late of the county of Rock Island. state OF Ill
nois, deceased, hereby gives notice that she
will appear before the county court of Rock
Island county. at the county court room In the
city of Rock Island, at the July term. on the
first Monday In July next, at which time
all persons having claims against said estate
are notified and requested to attend. for the
purpose of having the same adjusted.
All persons Indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make Immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this 10Th day OF April A. D. 1899
ANNA KIRDORF, Administrator
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-08
a Deadly weapon.

Observation-Disclosures are those bis
cults You made for SUPPER
Mr. Bronxborough-You don't want
to eat biscuits at this time of night. do
youl
Bronxborough OF course mott I
want to throw them at those cats out
in the back yard--New York Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-08

More coffee is used in the United
States than in any other country, the an
nual consumption being not far from
450. 600, 900 pounds. for which Ameri-
can importers pay about 500. 600, 900 to
the growers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-08

es, IS . fact we'll known to everyone.
DR.. Miles System of Restorative Remedies
consists of seven distinctively different
preparations, each for its own purpose.
Mrs. L. c. Bramley, 81 Henry St. st. Cath
crimes, Ontario, writes: For years / suf-
fered from extreme nervousness and annoy
ing constipation, developing into alpitation
. and weakness of the heart. 1 was unable to
sleep, suffered much from headache. pain in
my left side, palpitation and a constant
feeling of weakness and prostration. began
using DR.. Miles Nervine, Heart Cure and
Nerve and Liver Pills and the Anti-Pain
Pills to relieve sudden paroxysms Of pain
and headache. / soon felt much improved
and the pains and aches and WEAKNESS left
re. then took DR.. Miles Restorative
Tonic and am now restored to my former
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-08
a French wrifer has ascertains

a French writer has ascertained that
Napoleon's favorite dish was bean
salad. and that he held that 60 cents a
day ought to be enough for any ones
meals Louis XIV. on the contrary. had
q favorite dish. made of the eggs Of
various birds, which cost 500
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-08

Men have been known to lose by per-
spiration 3, 900 to 6. 900 grains an hour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-08

good health"
DIR. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
gists under n positive
guaran tee, first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases OF the heart and
nerves free. Address,
MP MILES MEnTrA1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-08

How This Treasure of Islam Appears
at the Present Day and the Various
Theories of Its OriEin-Guarded by
MOhnmm etlans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-08
TRAINS.

Passenger trSins leave X q P (kolin'
avenuo) depot five (0 minutes earlier than tim
given. Trains marked daily, gil other train
daily except Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-08

coming.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-10-02
MUST HAVE CABLE.
President Will Again Urge the Matter
on Congress.

New York, Oct "A special to the
Herald from Washington says:
President Mckinley has determined
to urge again upon congress the au-
thorization of a. Transpacific cable, and
will be able to announce that a naval
survey shows that the route selected is
practicable. Surveys are being made
by the collier Nero under the command
of Lieut.. Commander Hodges. Because
of the complete soundings taken in
former surveys between San Francisco
and Hawaii there is no necessity for
further work there, and Lieut.. Com
mander Hodges has confined himself to
the waters west of Hawaii. Reports
received by Rear Admiral Bradford,
chief OF the bureau OF equipment, show
that the Nero first proceeded directly to
the Midway islands, sounding on the
way, and then zig-Zagged across the
line to determine the best points to To-
cate the proposed cable From Midway
islands the Nero went to Guam.
From Guam the Nero steamed to
Manila, then returned to Guam, and
later went to Yokohama, where she is
now, preparing for the return voyage.
She will zig-zag across the imaginary
line drawn during the voyage from
Guam to Yokohama, make further
sOundingS from Guam to the Midway
Islands and again to Honolulu.
No adverse reports have been received
concerning the route from Guam to
Manila and from Guam to Yokohama,
and the authorities are confident that
no obstacles exist that can prevent the
laying of a cable from San Francisco to
Manila, touching everywhere on Amer
lean soil.
The idea of running a branch line
from Guam to Yokohama arises from
the wish of the administration TO make
the cable a commercial success, though
it is desired primarily for government
use. The president appreciates that
congress may decide it impolitic to
have the cable constructed and main
tanned at the expense of the United
States, and, should a private company
be allowed to take up the enterprise
the Yokohama line would be an import
ant consideration.
The work of laying a cable among the
Philippine Islands has been delayed by
the mishap to the cable ship Hooker
The vessel will be temporarily repaired
at Cavite, and then sent to Hong Kong,
where she will rapidly be put in con-
dition, as the military authorities de-
sire the prompt establishment of the
line.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-10-02
THE CURIOSITY OF WOMEN.

[From the Commercial Advertiser
Speaking about the curiosity of wo-
men, said the colonel, lit reminds me
of the time when 1 was working as a
young Teller in an Office. and was sent
on the rounds of the district to see that
the voters hadn't forgotten twas cleo
ton day"
Neither the doctor nor Mrs. Waist
coat had mentioned the word curiosity,
nor. for the last ten minutes, at least,
had either of them spoken of a woman,
but the colonel was likely to be re-
minded of anything at any place with
out there being the least apparent con-
nectiOn between the occasion and the
story outside of his own particular rea-
son for telling it. This time it happen
ed at a horse race.
1.-The district I had to cover contin-
ued the colonel, was down in the poor
section of the city. The day was hot,
things generally smelt bad, and by the
time / got over toward the end of the
round was pretty well we'll sick Of the
job. 1t was then that knocked at the
front door of a tenement house to in
Quire if Mr.. Mullins had voted
I'm answer to my knock a thick-set
woman with a red face opened the door
a couple of inches and calmly looked
me over from head to foot
IS Well, young man, an what do you
want here? sad she.
7 have come to see Mr.. Mullins I
answered.
/" Wen. an what do you want to see
This angered me some, and made me
determined to see Mr.. Mullins himself
whether I persuaded him to go out and
vote or not.
. I want to see him. that's all I an
swered. a trifie briskly, and you'll
greatly Oblige me by letting him know
am here and wish to speak to him
." Well, come in said the woman, and
threw the door wide open.
LAS I entered the hallway it occurred
to me that 1 had discovered the actual
fountain from which the smell of the
entire district originated. Besides the
other ingredients there was a strange
com inatiOn OdOr of old soap sudS and
dirty clothing. The woman led the way
to an inner apartment. when she closed
the door behind US and placed herself
in an attitude of defiance in the center
of the room. Her hands were covered
with some whitish substance. dough. :
suppose. at which she kept picking
nervously to appear more presentab'
before strangers.
q Now young man. she said. II 3
to know your business with NJ ~
lins?'
" My business is with ~, ? azls,rs
himself 1 answered.
% Well, an what do " Wzi-3 % see
him for? she persisted
Good heavens, tars.-4't tsld you I
want to see him or a zn-ttet OF bust
ness2 Can't yea understand that?'
g Well. an 15l,2t is this business you
want to see him about2'
lis Mr. Mullins at homer I asked,
restraining myself as best as I could.
He is not she answered.
Z" Well, why in thunder didn't you
say that before? I just came to ask
him if he had voted yet. and II he
hadn't, to see that he did so at once
"'Oh,' said she with a sigh of deep
satisfaction, an is that all you came to
see him for? Well, Mr.. Mullins, my
| husband, has been dead these two
months ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-10-02
MONTGOMERY WILL GO
To Look After American Interests in
South Africa.

New York, Oct. "A special to the
Herald from Washington says:
Immediately upon the outbreak of
hostilities between the Transvaal and
Great Britain instructions viii be sent
TO Commander John P. MOrrell, COM
manding the cruiser Montgomery, di-
recting him to proceed with his vessel
to Delagoa Bay and provide such pro-
lection for American citizens and their
interests as is possible. 1t is appre-
ciated by the authorities that it will
not be possible for the Montgomery to
land a force to protect American in
terests and that she will be so far away
from the Transvaal that the moral eff
feet of her presence on the people will
be very slight.
1t is expected, however, that the
Transvaal government will appreciate
the reason for her presence and will
doubtless be willing to more promptly
comply with any TepreSen tatonS that
the American consul at Pretoria may
deem it advisable to make.
Up to this time the United States has
had no cause for complaint. Accord
ing to a report received at the state de-
partment from the council at Pretoria,
General JOubert has issued a prOclama-
ton prohibiting the Communicating of
aliens. The instructions sent to the
consul by Secretary Hay several days
government in regard to the impress
ment of any neutral Americans and it
is possible that some diplomatic cOmph
cations in this connection may follow.
Should war occur. not only win the
Montgomery be stationed in South Afri-
can waters, but Rear Admiral Schley
with his flagship, will be present to aid
lection of Americans and their inter-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-10-02
BIG YACHTS READY.
Thousands Gather in New York
to Witness the Shamrock
Columbia Race.

New York, Oct 2-The Columbia
Shamrock races win be witnessed by
throng vastly larger than that which
has attended previous contests for the
famous cup and yet the racers will have
a clean ground owing to federal super
vision of the courses.
Yachtsmen are coming from all parts
of the United States. The fleet of pri-
vate pleasure yachts now in these wa
tiers is larger than ever before known.
In fact nearly every steam yacht in the
American list is now anchored in the
vicinity of New York and pretty much
all of American society that is not
afraid Of seaSiclkneSs, will be af1Oat to-
morrow.
Hundreds of enthusiastic yachtsmen
are already at the hotels, and more are
expected today.
There is not the slightest doubt that
three times as many people will see the
contests between the Columbia and the
Shamrock as ever before saw an inter
naUlOnal yacht race The English V1S1-
tors who have come are far greater in
number and more distinguished than
ever came for that purpose before.
Nearly all of the guests of Sir Thorn
as Upton on board the Erin will be
from England, the best known of whom
is Lord Charles Beresford, VINO is ac-
companied by Lady Beresford. Among
the other guests are Lord Mimic, gov
ernor general of Canada and Lady Min
to, Hon. Charles Russell of England
and Sir Henry Burdett. Prince Ran
Jitsinjhi and all the English visitors in
his team will be the guests of Sir
Thomas tomorrow.
Friends of Sir Thomas say that he
really expects to take the cup back to
English waters, and that the prelimi-
nary work of the two boats has added
to his confidence as to the result.
As to the courses to be laid, there
are three races in which the yachts
must beat 10 miles to windward. and
run Is miles before it. The other two
courses are around a triangle wherein
20 miles of each course are to be COW
cred by reaching, so the Columbia gets
three races to her liking where the
Shamrock has two races to her liking.
The races may be sailed, as they have
been where the wind rose above 30
miles an hour. The races will be start
ed in any wind under which the yachts
can carry a reefed mainsail and jib, and
that means weather in which nine
tenths OF the excursiOnists will be glad
to find shelter under Sandy Hook.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-10-02
RIGHT OF LINE.
G. A. r. Asks to Head Twentieth
Kansas Parade.

The Kansas G. A. R. profting by the
experience of the organization in New
York, and to avoid such complications
as occurred in connection with the
Dewey day parade, has requested the
privilege of heading the parade in hon
or of the Twentieth Kansas in Topeka.
This request is contained in the ac-
ceptance by the department command
er for Kansas, of the invitation from
the local committee, to participate in
the parade.
The department commander accepts
also for the sailors and Sons of Vet
Grams.
The request to be permitted to head
the parade, together with the accept
ance, was placed in the governors
hands by Department Commander
Coulter this forenoon. The governor
Immediately forwarded the cOmmuni-
cation to the chairman Of the local COM
mittee.
The governor approved the plan for
the G. A. r. to head the parade and has
asked, officially. the local committee to
see to it that this honor is conferred
upon the old veterans.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-10-02

dashed off letter to her at once, and
so worked myself up about it that Z
said, to show my sincerity, that if she
liked I'd marry her, and she could call
at the Office this morning with her an
SWer. Shed have refused me, of course,
as they all do, and perhaps I'm better
single; but, none the less, it would have
been more civil not to have forgotten the
appointment"
Really" said Champnies, you must
be little mad"
Undoubtedly, answered Elder, cheer
fully. IT'S the price one pays for being
so excessively intelligent"
Champnies stared blankly at the
desk trying to recall the exact words
of his conversation with Cynthia Page.
Look here, Bill said Elder, write
and say you want to see her about
story; then when she comes do the eX
planning for me. Say I was called away
by telegram. Say it was from motives
of delicacy. Say anything
The following is from a subsequent is
sue of the Tea-Cup, a journal conducted
by ladies, for ladies':
zone of the most brilliant of our lady
writer's, Miss Cynthia Page, is, 1t is
whispered, shortly to be led to the ny
meneal altar. The fortunate partner OF
her future joys and sorrows is J. era
ham Champnies, a young journalist of
great promise. Our heartiest felicia
lions. Speaking of weddings, have you
seen the really beautiful designs in
pearlettes- indistinguishable from real
pearls-now being shown in the win
dOVS Of-2''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-10-02
BOLO OF THE FILIPINOS.

IFrom the New York SUM-
A letter from Lieutenant William NJ.
Copp of the Sixth artillery, who is on
the gunboat Napidan in Laguna de
Bay, gives the following interesting in
formation concerning one phase of the
fighting with the F'ilipinos:
An odd trait in the character of the
natives is that they never leave one of
their dead if they can possibly get him
away. They leave more now than they
used to, for this reason: Formerly they
had at least five men for every gun,
and about all these men were good for
was to carry away the wounded and
dead, although they We're armed with
bolOs. These weapons were very effec-
tive against the SpaniardS, as the bOlO
men apparently cared nothing for their
own lives, and the Spaniards did not
have the courage to stand when they
charged; so, of course, they were cut
to pieces, the bOlO being without doubt
one of the most terrible weapons at
close quarters in the world. It is very
sharp and so heavy that it will smash
any sword in pieces that I have seen.
They use them in the right hand, and a
long, heavy dagger in the left. I had
one of the many amigos who could
handle the bolo go through the mo-
lions for me. and it was truly wonder
full. The rapidity of his moves was such
that the eye could hardly follow them.
and all the time he kept a constant
guard. The bolo is to cut, no point;
the QdSSeT Is uSeQ TO SIdDs no cage.
When these bolo men tried the same
tactics on our men that they were ac-
cuStomed to employ so successfully
against the Spaniards, they We're killed
in large numbers, as our men did not
run, but simply shot them. Now so
many of these men have been killed
there are fewer of them to a gun, and
they are not able to get the dead away
quite as well as they did formerly : =
IF your servant goes away for a day
or two, you can be certain he is with
the insurgents and in some fight. It is
too common to excite comment here
when an officers servant, who has been
absent several days, is found in the
insurgents uniform killed, or is brought
into our hospital for treatment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-10-02
TROOPS LEAVE FOR HOME.
Hurried Exit of State Soldiers From
the Dewey Celebration.

New York, Oct. 2.-Few of. the troops
that came to the city for the Dewey
celebration remained over today. AL
though more than 10000 men were
Quartered in the various armorfes and
halls, there was little trouble with them
and their bearing is warmly praised on
all sides.
Five companies from Florida left on
the Pennsylvania railway by special
train at 10 o'clock Saturday night They
will go south from Washington by the
Florida Central and Pacific railroad.
The second provisional regiment of
New York left the city at midnight.
The Ninth Pennsylvania, the COrcoran
cadets and Washington light infantry
left early Sunday morning, as did the
Fifth Ohio battery.
Two battalions of Georgia guardsmen
left the city over the Baltimore & Ohio
Sunday afternoon.
The Fourth Ohio regiment left at 9
O'Clock Sunday for home. The First
New Hampshire left for home at 4
o'clock in the afternoon. The Third
Pennsylvania left at o'clock Sunday
afternoon. The Tenth Pennsylvania
will leave today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-10-02
TELLS A BIG STORY.

Knoxville, Tenn, Oct. 2.-E. Wilson,
said to be a noted crook, was arrested
here Sunday on charge of burglary.
In consultation with Chief of Police
Reeder he volunteered, in exchange for
his freedom, to conduct the chief to the
place where is secreted the famous
watch stolen from ex-President Harri-
son five years ago. The watch was pre-
scented by the senate at the expiration
of Harrison's term. 1t was diamond
studded, the center stone being valued
at $500. The timepiece is worth more
than $1,000 and a much larger reward
is outstanding.
Wilson had on his person a diagram
of a place near Akron, Ohio, where. he
says, the watch was buried by a part
ner soon after it was stolen and the
original thief did not reveal its place of
cOncealment until few months ago on
his deathbed. Wilson was making his
way to the place when he was arrested
here. He viii not be released until
Chief Reeder has the prize safe in his
hands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-10-02
ROOsEYELT'S LUNCHEON.
New York Governor Entertains a Dis
tinguished Company

New orl1, Oct. 2-GOvernOr and Mrs.
Roosevelt entertained at luncheon yes
terday at their home in Oyster Bay, a
distinguished company. Around the
table were Lord Mimic, governor gen
eral of Canada and Lady Mimic; Sir
Thomas Upton, Right Hon A Morley,
Sir Henry Burdette, eXpresident of the
London Stock exchange; Charles Rus
sell. son of Lord Chief Justice Russell;
Captain Coghlan and Mrs. COghlan;
Lord Charles BeresfOrd, Captain and
Mrs. John G. Fremont, Captain Fergu-
son of the British army; General Fran
cisco Y. Greene; Captain Lascelles,
Lord Ddinto's aid de camp; John Jacob
Astor and Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas Rob
inson, Governor ROOsevelt's brOther-in-
law, and sister, and Colonel TreadWeIl,
the governors private secretary.
Most of the governors guests re-
turned to the city last night late. He
will entertain Lord and Lady Mimic,
who recently arrived here, and two or
three others, until Tuesday, when the
party will come to this city and board
the dispatch boat Dolphin, which has
been placed at the governors disposal
by the secretary of the navy. On the
Dolphin they viii attend the first race
between Columbia and Shamrock.
The governor general of Canada and
his wife Will witness the laying of the
cornerstone of the new library at Oys-
ter Bay today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-10-02
LABOR TROUBLES SETTLED
Preparation For the Chicago FAN
Festival Again Under Way.

Chicago III, Oct. 2.-The differences be-
tween the Fail Festival committee and
the laboring men have been settled, and
the festival preparations will now De
pushed energetically. The federal COM
mittee has accepted the offer of the labor
unions to donate a cornerstone to be laid
by union men, and United District At
torney Bethea has promised to do all in
his power to see that the stone is not re-
moved and q non-uniOn made stone sub
sututed in its place.
John 5. Miller president or the Union
league cIuDs mas Deen dpPollhteu Clle.-L
man of the committee, which IS to pro-
coed to Washington and invite PRESIDENT
Mckinley to Oniciate at the laying OF the
corner stone.
element has sent the following telegram
to President Mckinley:
Mckinley. Washington, D c.: Our diner
ences with the committee on arrange
ments having been settled we desire on be
half Of the union labor of Chicago to join
with other citizens IN cordially inviting
you to take part in the ceremonies of
Monday. October 8. and lay the corner
stone Of our new government oulIdlng;
Edward Carroll president building
george r. Ciubbins. President Brick
layers and Masons associati ton.
NJ. J. Sullivan, Chairman Strike Com
M. b. Madden. Business Agent of Jun
1or SteanhtteTs ASSOCIATION -,,,
James E Paly, President Chicago
John J. Ryan, President Cashiers as
About a month ago George P. Gubbins.
president OF the Bricklayers' and Stone
Masons' union, sent President Mckinley
a card of honorary membership in the
union The reply thereto, which has just
been given out is as follows:
Executive Mansion, Washington, Sept
IS. 1889.
'.The United Order of American Brick
layers and Stonemasons, Chicago, Ill.
"Gentlemen: Writing at the request OF
the president I beg leave to acknowledge
the receipt of your favor of recent date.
and to state that he cordially appreciates
the compliment you have paid him
The president has no personal knOWl-
edge of your constitution and your laws.
In accepting the kindly tender of honor
airy mem erShip. as in the case of many
ORGANIZATIONS extending similar cOur-
tesies which the president assumes. i'm
pose upon upon him obligation OF re-
strafnt inconsistent with his duty as chief
executive of all the people, he is gratifed
TO interpret it as an expression of your
confidence and good will
Assuring you of the presidents deep
sympathy with every worthy moral and
material advancement, believe me, sim
cerely yours.
Secretary to the President"