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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-31
JAPANESE RITES.
Frederick ViIliers Describes Funerals AM
the Battle of Ping-Yang.

Frederick ViIliers Describes Funerals AftG
the Battle of Ping-Yang.
Many of the sick and wounded who
die are cremated. Their ashes are col
lected, placed III small square boxes, in
TERED for a time in the little cemetery
outside the foreign settlement at Che
mulpo, and after awhile exhumed and
sent to Japan. The ceremony ! beheld
in Chemulpo after the fight at Ping
Yang was not impressive or solemn, but
simply curious. Eighty bodies had been
cremated in various parts Of the country
and forwarded TO the treaty port In small
boxes. These were placed in two large,
black cases at the hospital, and preceded
by a motley group Of coolies, citizens
and soldiers were carried to the burial
plot
First came coolies with branches Of
foliage and white streamers in their
hands. Then a few soldiers, marching
with reversed arms. Immediately pre-
ceding the black cases was a Shinto
priest III yellow kimono and a black
gauze shake. Round his neck was a
purple cord, at the end Of which hung a
fan. In mis- right hand was a flute, which
from time to time as the procession
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an inharmonious sound which reminded
me of my own attempts on that instru-
ment when a boy. The coolies, the fol
lowers and the lockers on seemed to
treat the whole thing more as good
joke than a solemn function and chat
ted and laughed TO their hearts content.
Arrived at the cemetery, the process
sion halted before the altar, ON which
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and birds Of various kinds, including a
live rooster. Behind this hospitable
board were placed the remains of the so
bodies. The ShintO priest, who stood
alone before the edibles, stretched out
his hands and made several passes with
his fan in the direction of the rooster,
groaned aloud, then Clapped his hands
three times, after which he INDUCED a
little on the flute. Then he groaned
again, Strengthened himself, retired a
few PAGES, took several PAGES to the left
and right, then advanced again, groaned
and footed. He then requested by a
sign one of the mourners to advance and
take his place.
He then handed one of the branches
of foliage to the gentleman and retired.
The mOurner proceeded to lay the branch
on small table in front of the altar,
then saluted and moved away to allow
another mourner 10 take his place.
When all the branches were piled on
the table, the black cases We're opened
and the small square boxes taken out by
the coolies and carefully inferred. The
Shinto priest retired TO the bosom of his
family, with the saki bottle. the 1--we
rooster and the rest Of the chow. In lieu
of tOmbstOnes. the Japs use, when cam
paigning, small wooden posts to mark
the resting place Of their dead.
erick NIlliers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-31
In the Jaws of Lion.

a lion comes at its enemy at fun
speed, gallOping low, and dashes Il
man standing upright TO the ground by
the full impact of its body. Major In
verarity states that the claws and
teeth entering the flesh do not hurt as
much as you would think" but that
the squeeze given 10y the jaws on the
bone is really painful When knocked
over. he was still kcenly conscious and
felt none OF the dreamy sensations ex-
pcrienced by Livingstone.
Major Swainc. struck down 10y 4
Honcss going full GaIIop. was uncon-
sciOus for some minutes and did not
know what had happened till lie found
himself standing up after the accident.
Il felt no pain" he writes, not. l be-
lieye. owing To any special interposi-
ton of Providence. bur simply mat the
shock and loss of blood made me in
capable of feeling il. There was no
pain for a few days, till il v as brought
on 10y the swelling of my arm on the
l. days ride 10 the coast" Spectator
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-31

JoHN W. MCKINLEY, of Muncie,
Ind. n cousin Of President Mckinley,
and his intimate associate during
boyhood days, has been rejected as a
candidate for the position of court
house ianitor at Muncie. with a salary
Of $500 u year. Mr.. Mckinley mas
never asked his cousin. the president,
f1r an appointment, but says: Il
expect Bill would take care of me if
/ should ask him. He always was
pretty good to me- The president
showed in the case of the Moline post
mastership that he knows pretty well
how to take care of his relatives,
where he knows that they want any
thing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-31

GEORGE WINDHAN. the under secre-
tary of state Tor war in Great Britain.
though only 80 years old, has been in
parliament several wears and has won
"A reputation as a strong debater. He
entered the army in his goth year and
saw hard service in Africa. He has
also found time TO edit an edition Of
Plutarch As well As volume Of
Shakespeare poems. Incidentally he
is Justice of the peace, a director OF
the London, Chatham " Dover rail
way. and i somewhat noted As fox
hunter. His career has been a most
active one. and his friends think him
one of the most promising of the
younger school of English statesmen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-31
SAW A OEVlLFISH LEAP.
An Experience Which the Spectator
Does Not Wish TO Renew.

An Experience which the Spectator
Does Not Wish TO Renew.
When q youngster ! was homeward
bound from Santa Anna with a cargo
OF mahogany, and when off Cape Cam
peche was one calm afternoon leaning
over the taffrail, looking down into the
blue profound, on the watch for fish,
writes world wide traveller. \ gloomy
shade came over the bright water, and
up rose a fearsome monster. some IS
feet across and in general outline more
like n skate or ray than anything else,
all except the head.
There, what appeared to be two curl
ing horns, about three feet apart, rose
one on each side of the most horrible
pair of eyes ina ginable. y sharks eyes
as he turns sideways under your YES
sells counter and looks up TO see if any
one is coming. are CHASTITY. green and
cruel; but this things eyes were ali
this and much more. | felt that the
book of Revelation was incomplete
without him, and his gaze hauntS me
yet.
Although quite sick and Giddy at the
sight of such bogy, l could not move
until the awful thing. suddenly waving
what seemed like mighty wings, soar
ed up out of the water soundlessly TO n
height of about six feet, falling again
with a thunderOus splash that might
have been heard for miles. l must have
tainted with fright, for the next thing
l was conscious of was awakening I'M
der the rough doctorinG of my ship
mates.
Since then l have never seen one leap
upward in the daytime At night.
when there is no wind, the sonorous
spash IS constantly TO be heard, al
though why they make that batlike leap
out Of their proper element is not easy
to understand. 1t does not seem posi-
BILE to believe such awe inspiring hOr-
rors capable of playing gamboling.-
Pittsburg Dispatch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-31
Free of Charge.

ANY adult suffering from a cold
settled on the breast, bronchitis.
throat or lung troubles of any nature.
who will call at Thomas II. Thomas
will be presented with a sample bot
tie of Boschee's German Syrup, free
of charge. Only one bottle to one
person, and none 10 children without
order from parents.
No throat or lung remedy ever had
such q sale as Boscbee's German Syrup
in all parts of the civilized world
Twenty years ago millions of bottles
were given away, and YOUR druggists
will tell you its success was marvel
Gus. 1t is really the only throat and
lung remedy generally endorsed by
physicians One IS cent bottle will
cure or prove its value Sold BY
dealers in all civilized countries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-31
How Mrs. Pinkham
HELPED MRS. GOODEN.
ILrr1ER 70 MRS FIxKHAu NO. I2.zoI

LETTER 70 MRS PTSKEAN NO. I2,-l1
al am very grateful to you for your
kindness and the interest you have
taken in me. and truly believe your
medicines and advice are worth more
to a woman than all the doctors in the
world. For years had female troubles
and did nothing for them OF course
1 became no better and finally broke
down entirely. My troubles began
with Inflammation and hemorrhages
from the kidneys, then Inflammation,
congestion and falling of the womb
and Inflammation of ovaries.
- underwent local treatment every
day for some time: then after nearly
two months the doctor gave me permits
sion to GO back to work. 1 went back,
but in less than a week was COM
PEELED to give up and go to bed. On
breaking down the second time, I de-
cided to let doctors and their medicine
alone and try your remedies Before
the first bottle was gone l felt the eff
fects of it. Three bottles of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and a
package of her Sanative Wash did me
more good than all the doctors treat
ments and medicine.
1.-THE first remark that greets me
now is How much better you look and
you may be sure 1 never hesitate to tell
the cause of my health. "-MRs. E. j.
GooDEN, ACKLEY, Ia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-31
The Human Body.

Science : paying more attention to the
mechanism Of the hum I'll body than ever he
fore. II has found that all achievement
success or failure. happiness or misery. - con.
troiIed by the b1dy. The lesson Is obvious
Improve the body. This can only be done
n -ouEh the stomach. II ii Is weak It pro
duces poisonous refuse and debuitates every
organ in the body Il may be made strong
and kept strong by Hostetters Stomach Bit
tiers This is a natural stomach remedy which
acts quickly and gently. Il Will cleanse the
system. wake up the liver stimulate the kid
neys and improve the gene al health. Ask
your druggist for ii. and see that a private rev
enue St1np covers the neck OF the bottle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-31
The Natural Eject of MiIitari.m.

ST Paul Globe
1t is militarism which has brought
such nations as Spain and Italy, Aus
tria and France TO their present
wretched condition. The same force
must operate in time in the same way
with reference to the now mighty ma
lions of England. Russia and Ger
many. The lesson of all this TO the
American republic is apparent. \
large and powerful class among us are
intent on Fastening this people on
ward to a realization of conditions
similar to those which prevail among
European peoples. How far we are
destined 10 go on the road thus trav-
eled 10y European nations will. in a
measure, be decided by the results of
the national election of 1900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-31

NOT since the engagement of Fran
els Folsom TO President Cleveland
have the people of America received
the announcement of the linking of
two hearts with 50 much genuine in
terest and pleasure as comes with the
intelligence that Admiral Dewey and
Mrs. Mildred Hazen. the beautiful
and gifted daughter Of Mrs. Mclean,
are engaged The alliance of fortunes
Of these two distinguished people Is
to furnish the event in Washington
society the coming winter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-31
ADDS HER TESTIMONY.
Story is the Same as From Other
Sources.
Lots of Money Spent But No Returns Have
Been Received.

The people of Rock Island willingly
add their evidence TO that which has
already been given in favor of Mo-
rows Kid-ne-oids, the best remedy
that has ever been sold in Rock Island
for backache, kidney and urinary dis
orders, sleeplessness'and nervousness.
Our druggists report wonderful cures
and state that Kid-ne-oids are daily
increasing in the opinion of our peo-
pie. Kid-ne-oids act directly upon
the kidneys and nerves and restore
them to their natural condition.
Good kidneys make good blood, good
blood make strong nerves, Kid-ne-
oids make good kidneys and strong
nerves.
Mrs. Belle Skinner, secretary of the
WOman's Relief corps, and residing at
No. 139 Fifteenth street. SAYS: Il
have been a sufferer from kidney
rcuble for several months; it became
so bad that | was confined to my bed
and had Inflammation of the bladder.
NV back was so lame | could not arise
from sitting position without great
pain and the assistance of some one.
My nerves were very poor and my
evesight was affected. At that time
did not know it was caused from my
kidneys being out of order, but
since have taken Morrow's Kid-ne-
oids and nay kidney and bladder are
cured, my eyesight is also much i'm
proved. | have taken altogether
three boxes of Morrow's Kid-ne-oids
and | am feeling well again. can
certainly recommend Kid-ne-oids to
every one suffering with kidney trou-
bic or nervousness, or in any way as
was"
Kid-ne-oids SO cents 4 box at NJ. F.
Bahnsen's drug store.
Descriptive booklet mailed by John
Morrow * Co., chemists, Springfield,
OhiO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-31
American Cities n Hundred Year. Ago.

When Washington was inaugurated.
Philadelphia, then the metropolis of the
country. had only about -, 600 people,
New York but 33. 600, Boston Is, 600,
Baltimore IS. 600 and no other city any
where near 10, 600. Even after the lapse
of half century, during which New
York had overtaken Philadelphia, so
that in 1910 it had 3I2. 900 inhabitants
10 the latter city's 25S, 600, Baltimore
and New Orleans were the only other
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-31

places with more than 100, 900 people,
and except Boston, with 90, 600, all of
the few remaining cities fell short of
80, 600. During the formative period of
the new nation, therefore, all but the
merest fraction of its citizens lived in
places Of small population, the local af-
fairs of which were easily administered
through town meetings or other such
simple machinery--New York Post.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-31
NON OMRIS MORTAR.

In the teeth Of the gale that hurls me hack.
II the swirl Of the ebb that sucks re down.
II. tide by tide aad tack 10y tack,
Threading the Night where fangcd rocks frowu.
Ere the last spar fail. shall have somehow craTld
To that Port whence sAone Il Light for me,
Where wrecked. If you viu, but unappalld,
/ shall know / am stronger than my sea!
Arthur J. Strin-er IN Bookmsn-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-31

President McKINLEY has sent a
handsome marine glass to Albert We
ger. captain of the German bark Anna,
which rescued the crew of the Ameri-
can schooner Johanna Swan, last De-
Gem Der. To the mate, Carl Reimers,
he sent a gold medal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-31

HASNA's defense Of the trusts is
unique to say the least. According
To your Uncle Marcus, trusts do not
exist, as has been said, but are mere
ly aggregations of capital for the
benefit of the laboring men
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-31

"DEwEr is just a plain, Jolly, sim
pie human being, without any frills,
who loves a Joke, and who is always
saying mischievous things and wink
ing at you" says an Atlanta woman
who met him in New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-31
a short Sad story.

4 cold Neglect. Pneumonia Grief
Had Foley's Honey and Tar been
used, this story would have had hap
pier ending. 25 and 80 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-31

Arnold's Bromo Celery cures head.
aches; 10, IS and so cents. Reiss
drug store,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-31

You ought to know that when suf-
fering from any kidney trouble that a
safe, sure remedy is Foley's Kidney
Cure. Guaranteed or money refund
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-31
THE ARGUS.

IN THE NAME OF j. w. POTTER.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-16
In the Tolls.

Pete Mclaughlin will again eat his
Christmas dinner in Hotel de Smith.
That's what he did last year and that's
what he will do this year.
pete, is again in the grasp OF the law.
There are three charges against him. One
for assauting and knocking down Mrs.
Harriet Thompson. one for assaulting
Barber Anderson and cutting at him with
a razor and one for swearing and raising
disturbance upon the property OF the B..
< 0. Mrs. Thompson runs the boarding
house at the station and Ar srson works
for her. "Pete" got into fuss with An
derson on the platform and ran him up
the steps. Anderson ran in Mrs. Thomp-
sons door and closed it behind him. Mrs
Thompson ordered Mclaughlin to stay
ont. but he forced the door open and went
at Anderson with razor. Mrs. Ihomp-
s,n til ID TO sci ate them and Pete struck
ner knocked her down and kicked her.
Warrants were issued and he was ar
rested by Officers Hollis and Tabler Mon
day afternoon.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-16
w II. Frankenberry.

Squire NNm. II. FrankenberFy.. the
founder Of Neutrality-suspicious., the suburb
at the northeastern end cf t0Wn,died Mon
day morning early at his home III that
place, after an illness ii about month
and half He was aged "a years.
Mr. Frankenberry was the first one TO
live in the place. which has since grown
up to be q small town IN itself and which
bears his name. He was born III Smiths
burg, Md in the year 1875. A short
time before the war broke ON be moved
to this city and lived on Race street.
During his residence there he worked in
the Fitz Foundry. Later he moved TO the
Walters farm, on the Tuscarora creek.
He farmed this place for a short time and
in the year 1860 he moved 10 the place
now known as Frankcnberrytown, where
he has lived ever since. -. -.
Mr.. Frankcnberry has been Justice OF
the peace for the past six or eight years.
He had host Of friends and was gentr-
ally known as an upright and honest man.
He was a member Of St. Johns Lutheran
church.
Mr.. Frankenberry has been married s.
years. He leaves widow. fonrchindren.
sixteen grandchildren and one great
grandchild. The children are: Mrs. w.
F. Tebo, Messrs. George, VIM. H. AM
Samuel FrankeEberry His wife was
formerly Miss Susan Sigler, Of Smiths
burg.
The funeral took place from the
house Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Rev. c. S. Trump conducting the servl-
ces.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-16
Mirrors.

Messrs Joseph H. Shaffer and w. O.
Nickias Che Ia ter acting in place Of Mr.
John w. Lamar who is sick) drew the
Jurors TO serve at the January 1900, term
81 the Circuit Court Of Berkeley county
Following are The names.
l.. w. Robinson, Conrad Cline, James
Sperow. +. Il. Smurr, G. M. Bishop, II. A,
Miller. S. s. Cline, Dno. NJ, Henshaw. w
L. Cunningham, w. L. Albright sr., w
w. Emmerson. Asahel Vanmetre. Lee M
Bender, w. II. Mcdonald, Thos. kearns
]. N. Hsdges.p. W.Sionaker, H. G. Berry
Frank Foreman, A. c. Dunbar, b. f.
pooley, w. 4. Tebo, Geo. !. Pitzer jr. W.
NJ. Lrmen, ID. L. LaFevre.J n. Cunning
ham e. I. Stuckey, Morgan Vanmetre
b. w. oyer. Jas H. Fuk,
The following are the names Of the
persons drawn by Clerks Gaghardt and
Bender 70 serve as grand jurors at the
same term,
Daniel Stuckey, Thomas Silcr, A. D.
Tate. John Henson. Willis Busey, Joseph
Thatcher. Charles Iingamfelter, n. s.
Lemen. Duncan Hamilton. Geo. d. Pitzer
Peter Strine. Scott Couchman, Henry
Couchman. Jas. M. Lowman, Geo. "
Rathman, John Homrlch.
The Grand Jury is summoned to meet
January 9th at 0.3o a. M. and the Petit
Jury will meet on Thursday Jan. nth
1900.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-16
Ladies, Waist.

Exquisite alI-over laces are shown
for evening wear and many OF the
new toilettes are made with yoke and
sleeves Of this dainty material China
blue poplin Is here combined with deli
cate white lace, black ribbon velvet
run through insertion Of a heavier
weave forming the trimming.
The waist Is modelled over fitted
lining, which closes invisibly in the
back. The backs are plain across the
shoulders. with the fullness arranged
in tiny piaits at the waist. The front
Is slightly bIouscd, but fits smoothly
oyer the shoulders and bust. The
broad, longshouldefed effect produced
in this model is exceedingly fashiona-
Bile at present
a'he entire yoke and sleeves may be
underlined with silk or satin In con-
trasting color. For evening wear the
upper part of yoke and the long
sleeves may be omitted with the styl'
Ish effect shown in small illustration.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-16
Two Courts.


County Court r thursday received the re
assessment Of the taxable property ina
Berkeley county which has Just been com
pIeted BY Messrs Catrow and Small I1e
properly ia she county is Fe-assessed tNery
ten years. This time Messrs II Cat
row AID Jas. b. Small did the work.
The books Of the assessors show De
cided increase ii the value Of land and
property ii Berkeley county. The land
books. AS corrected BIZ the County Clerk
for the year 1899. show the amount oi
taxable properfyan the county valued at
$4,43S.4io TIE aggregate value OF the
property. as SHOWN by the new al sessoFs
books for 1900, is 81, $4,000, an increase
of Sfoo,64 The increase ii the value Of
property over ten years ago amounts TO .
great deal more than that. New land
books are made out every year by the
County Clerk, when the changes IN owner
ship and value are correct. As long as
the Court is in session the books OF the
assessors will be left open for correction
Mr.. Wolford was re-appointed steward
Of the Aims House. The present term ex-
pires Apri,Ist.
w. G. G. Leonard qualified as 4 notary
public.
County Court met Friday afternoon
and appointed the road surveyors of the
various county roads for the two years
term, beginning Jan. I. 1902 Almost all
the old surveyors were reappoInted, but a
few changes were made. tbe new sur
veyors appointed were Mill CreeS dis
trict. James Colts. NJ Bfaifhwane;
district Gold Miller.Soi Hess,
Joseph Nesmith Amos Durham. John
Turner. Samuel Candy, Arden, Jno Brown,
Vim. Wolford. Asahel Vanmetre. Ope-
quon. {. T.. Williamson, Tanner William
son: Hedgesville, G. Sperow, w a. Ca
trow, !. r. Wood, Nathan Snyder; Falling
Waters, l.. S. Greenwood
The license 10 sell beer, porter and ale
at ;soI N. Raleigh street was transferred
from e. Il. Sheanerto ID. nv. OConner,
A special appropriation Of $40 was
made to George w kiser for bridge III
precinct No. Il Hedgessille district.
Court then adjourned for the term.
Judge E. b. Faulkner. who is in Jefler-
son county holding Circuit Court yester-
day issued a yenire facias sulnmonng d
new Grand Jury for the present term OF
the court. returnabIe Monday next. the
first Jury having been discharged. The
new jury Is summoned to investigate the
alleged charge Of arson against William
Becknan, the I3-year- old son 81 DIR. Fl.
c Beckhan, for the burning Of the barn
Of J. G. Tabler, a prominent farmer, re-
siding near Dufiields. The fire occurred
about month ago.
The jury is 6 lied at the request Of Dr.
Beckham and Prosecuting Attorney f.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-16

There is disease prevailing in this
country most dangerous because 50 decep-
tive. Many sudden deaths are caused by
it-heart disease. pneumonia, heart failure
or apoplexy are often the result Of kidney
disease. If kidney trouble Is allowed to adj
vance the kidney poisoned blood will attack
the vital organs, or the kidneys themselves
break down and waste away cell by cell.
Then the richness Of the blood-the albumen
leaks out and the sufferer has Bright's
Disease, the worst form Of kidney trouble.
DIR. KiImer's Swamp Root the new dis
covery is the true specific for kidney, bladder
and urinary troubles. II has cured thousands
of apparently hopeless cases. after all other
efforts have failed. At druggists in fifty-cent
and dollar sizes. A sample bottle sent free
BY mail, also book telling about Swamp
Root and its wonderful cures. Address
DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton. N. r. and
mention this paper.