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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-24
FOUND IN THE RIVER
Supposed Body of John Cook, the
Steamer Winona's Miss.
ing Waterman.
IN BAD STATE OF DECOMPOSITION

Efforts at Identification Fail, But All
Circumstances Point to the Belief That
the Remains are Those of the Boat
Hand-Coroner Eckhart Holds an In
quest. sven -.,
What is supposed 10 be the body of
John Cook, the steamer City of Wi
nona's missing Waterman, was found
last night floating among logs in the
river at the foot of Fifth street, by
Gus Pearson and Albert Erickson. boys
residing in the neigh borhood.
The remains had reached such an
advanced state of decomposition that
they could not be identified and there
was nothing on deceased's person to
assist in establishing who he was in
life.
Capt. George Lamont was in COM
mand of the Winona last Tuesday, the
date of Cooks disappearance. The
captain said that Cook was firing that
day. The Winona laid up at the
Rock Island shore that night. Cook
spent several hours around town, and
when he returned to the boat he lay
down on the upper deck, removing
his shoes and coat. In the morning
COOK was not TO DE 1Ounu, out MS
coat and shoes were still on the deck.
1t is thought he rolled off the boat
into the river while asleep.
Coroner's Inquest.
Coroner L. V. Eckhart conducted
an inquest over the remains this
morning at KnoX's undertaking
rooms, the jury, G. H. Writ, fore
man, George Lamont, John Bruner,
Frank Steel, Harry Coyne and Andrew
Etzel, returning verdict that ''he
came to his death by accidental
drowning; and we further believe the
body to be that of one John Cook,
who has been missing from the
steamer Wiuona since Tuesday even
ing, June 20, 1899"
The remains were buried today in
ChiPpiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-24
Try Aliens Foot-Ease.

A powder to be 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
walking easy. Cures swollen and
sweating feet, blisters and callous
spots. Relieves corns and bunions of
all pain, and gives rest and comfort
Try it today Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores for % cents. Trial
packages free. Address, Allen S. Ohm
sted, lie Roy. n. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-24
VIII Not Cost Over So, 900.
THE SCHOOL ELECTION.
Persistent Effort Rewarded by the Com
pletion of Another Ticket.

pletion of Another Ticket.
A notice came to The ARGUS Office
this morning, with request that it be
published. This in effect is the notice:
"A committee of citizens called
upon c. A. Schoessel and pre-
vailed upon him to become a candi-
date for mem Der of the board of edu-
cation"
in company with Mr.. Kerns, whose
candidacy has been hitherto an
nounced, came to The ARGUS and
gave notice of their joint candidacy.
While THE ARGUS has only friendly
feelings for Messrs. Kerns and Schoes-
sci, it deprecates the tendency to dis
regard the strictly non-partisan spirit
that has always characterized the
government of the schools, which
have been held secure by the people
standing for non-partisan spirit and
in the consideration at all times of
motives rs well az men in the choice of
candidates.
1t would be remiss in any one who
is familiar with the tireless task that
has fallen upon the shoulders of Gen.
Wilcox and Prof. Housed the past few
days not to duly recognize their
achievement in completing the ticket.
The fact that political combinations are
possible under adverse circumstances
in this country if not always in
France, suggest that the next time
President Loubet gets into a quand-
airy that Rock Island has pair of
quiet hustlers who can put up his
job for him
The candidacy of Messrs. Marshall
and Donaldson for reelection developed
only in response to the repeated and
urgent requests of citizens who real
lied that standing for fair representa-
ton of ali public interests, political
and otherwise, these gentlemen could
not be improved upon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-24
TO DETROIT CONVENTION.
Big Tri-CIty Delegation Planning to At
tend Endeavor Meeting.

tend Endeavor Meeting.
Christian Endeavorers of the tri-
cities are planning to send big dele
cation to Detroit early in July. The
International Christian Endeavor con-
vention convenes there July $40.
Aside from the inspiration of such
convention will be splendid oppo1-
tunity of visiting Niagara Falls and
taking lake trip. For those desir-
ing to return by lake arrangements
have been made for delightful lake
trip via Mackirac to Chicago.
Already the first carload is made up
for the party from the tri cities. With
the additions to be made later and
with the Muscatine delegation who
will Join the party from the tri-
cities, the party will fill two or three
ears.
The arrangements for tri-city par
ties provides special cars side-tracked
at Davenport, July 4, to be at their
disposal during the day, so ample
time is allowed for becoming comfort
ably settled before the start.
The special leaves Davenport via
Rock Island and Wabash railways at
midnight July 4, arriving in Detroit
at p. m. July 5, without change
of cars. Round trip tickets will be
Sill 10.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-24

Cedar Rapids and Ottumwa have
formed city leagues.
The Rock Island and Moline BARRIERS
cross bats tomorrow.
George Reed has secured n berth
with Atchison in the Kansas state
league. He left last night.
Harry Bay left today for Lincoln,
Ill where he will secure his release
and 90 on to Auburn, n. Y, with
which city ne has signed.
Tim O'Rourke has several offers,
but so far has not accepted terms.
Tim likes Rock Island and would re-
main here if he could obtain accepta-
bic employment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-24

Hoods Pill do not grippe All drug
gists, % cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-24
CARPENTERS AND JoINERs.
Local Union No. 166 Has Annual Election
of Oficers.

Local Union No. I6s Has Annual Election
of Officers.
Local Union No. 166. United Broth
erhood of Carpenters and Joiners OF
Rock Island, at it's last meeting held
Thursday evening, elected the fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing six
months:
PRESIDENT. j. Ford.
Vice President-George c Barnes.
Recording Secretary. w. John
son.
Financial Secretary-William Krue-
ger.
Treasurer. Nachbaur.
Conductor-C. V. Johnson.
Warden-Chris LANCE.
Trustees w. Battles, Gus
Klotz, j. A. Anderson.
Delegates to Tri-City Labor Con-
gress-Gus Klotz. j. j. Ford, George
G. Barnes, ii. Fl. Lohse, A. W. John
son.
Delegates to Industrial Home Asso-
ciation-M. w. Battles, Gus Bergeson,
David Yanayon.
The carpenters and their families
are enjoying an outing in Jens' grove,
in South Rock Island, today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-24
In the Circuit Court.

Orrin Westgate, a youth indicted
for the alleged burglarizing of Mar
shall Bros. store, in Cordova. in 1898,
was last night acquitted by a jury in
the circuit court.
Ida Nav Chambers has commenced
suit for divorce against Charles Cham
bers- She alleges cruelty and nom
support
Arguments were heard this morn
ing on the application for injunction
of Hoffman Bros. of Moline, against
DR.. p. L. McKinnie and p Mullane.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-24

a timely tip
Insure with Wagner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-24
Dies From Heart Disease.

An inquest was held by Coroner l..
V. Eckhart yesterday on the remains
of Oliver f. Tolson, who was found
dead in pasture on his farm in Yuma
township. The jury, w. H. III. Dow,
j. B. McMichael. A. A. Wells, A. j.
Tubbs, Henry Struss and j. L. Frels,
after hearing the testimony, returned
a verdict that death was due to hear
failure, from which disease Mr.. Toll
son had been sufferer for several
years. Mr.. Tolson was 81 years of
age
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-24

Funeral services for Mrs. Patrick
Kelly were held at 9 o clock this morn
ing at St. Joseph's church. Rev. Father
Thomas Mackin officiating The pail
bearers were j. I. Shields. Alex Nc
Donald, David Fitzgerald. Michael
Foley. John Collum. and Dennis Bren-
nan. Interment was made at Calvary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-24
Fourth of July Rates.

On July l to inclusive the c.. r.
l & T. Ry. win sell round trip tickets
t, all points on their line within dis
lance of 200 miles at rate of one
and one-third fare for the round trip,
tickets good for return up to and in
ludiDg July ).
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-24
An Empty Sack Cannot stand UPRIGHT,

Neither can poor, weak, thin blood
nourish and sustain the physical sys-
tenn For strength of nerves and
muscles there must be pure rich, Wig
orous blood. Hoods Sarsaparilla is
the standard preparation for the blood
and its many remarkable cures and
the fact thai it does everybody good
who takes it prove it is just what you
need if you are weak and languid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-24
Cured when Others Failed.

S. A. Ingalls,. Crown Point, N. Y.
writes: My wife suffered from kidney
trouble for years. She consulted
several physicians and tried number
of kidney cures without getting re-
lief. She was induced to try Foley's
Kidney Cure and in less than a week
after she began using it, she was
greatly improved and three bottles
cured her.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-24
A timely tip
Insure with Wagner.

To cure piles, strike at the root
that's the way DeWitt's Witch Haz-
ell Salve strikes at the root-it re-
moves the cause quickly and perma-
nently. Don't squander time and
money trying TO remove the effects.
For sale by L. II. Thomas, A. j. Reiss
and III. T. Bahnsen. druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-24
Truths Ter.eIx Told.

Foley's Kidney Cure is a safe sure
remedy for all kidney and bladder
diseases. Guaranteed, so cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-23
UNIVERSITY ELEVEN.
A Strong Team Promfsed-Thc
Schedule.

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, .Septem-
Der 22.-Cspecial )-Candidate for the
eleven to represent the Orange and Blue
on the gridiron this fall have been doing
systematic training for several days, and
indications point TO a promising team.
Captain summersgill. SHIRLEY, Lloyd.
Harris. Willis, and Coleman. of last year
team, are aspirants for this years eleven,
and have already begun practice. Ian
dow" Moore, last years star half-back,
has not yet returned to the University.
but IS expected to report some time next
week. Baxter Moore. his brother. arrived
to-day, and will try for place in the
line
The new men, while light, are showing
up well in practice. Tho most promising
are Landlord, from Richmond College;
Mallory, Henderson, French, Mccall.
Stuart, Haskell, overly, Girstel, Farrar,
Male, and Taylor.
Paul Cooke, Of the teams Of 1897 and
1898. is assisting Coach Hoxton In training
the applicants. Other alumni coaches are
expected next week.
This morning Manager Robert p. Page.
Jr.. gave out the schedule he has ar
ranged 1t is as follows:
Saturday, September S0th-St Adams,
at Charlottesville.
Saturday. October 7th-Washington
and Lee University, at Charlottesville.
Wednesday, October uth-University OF
Pennsylvania, at Philadelphia.
Saturday October 14th-Baltimore Medi-
cal College, at Charlottesville.
Saturday, october 2lst-Gallaudet, at
Charlottesville.
Saturday, october 2sth-Maryland Ath-
letic Club at Baltimore
Saturday, November 4th-University OF
Michigan, at Detroit.
Saturday November lth-Vanderbilt
University Of Louisville.
Saturday November 1Sth-Georgetown
University, at Washington.
Wednesday, November 2d-Maryland
University, at Charlottesville.
thursday Crhanksgiving-DaD, Noyem-
Der SOth-Lehigh University, at Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-23
THE DINwTDDIE CASE.
Another Postponement- Petersburg
Matters-A Wedding.

PETERSBURG, VA, September o.
(Special.)-In the Circuit Court of Dinwd-
die yesterday, Judge b. A. Hancock pre-
siding, the proceedings instituted by Mr..
S. Y. Gillian, in the contested election
case involving the county treasurership,
were postponed to q special term OF the
court to be held for the trial of the case
on or about the 9Th of October. These
proceedings look to the issue of man.
damus requiring the Election Commits
sioners 10 count the votes OF the two pre-
clncts which were thrown out because OF
irregularities by the commissioners The
pOstpOnement was made on account OF
the sickness of Mr.. Christian, OF Rich
mond, one of the counsel for Mr.. Gillian.
In the Hastings Court Of this city to-
day the will of julius Liebert was adj
mitted to probate, the widow qualifying
as executrix. The will of Rev. James A.
Riddick was also probated, Mr.. John w.
Bradbury qualifying as executor.
At the parsonage Of the High-Street
Methodist Episcopal church last night.
Rev. II. II. Dadmun officiating, Mr.. Ma
rion Anthony and Miss Ora Gibson were
married.
Dr. John Herbert Claiborne. Jr., Of New
York. is visiting his father, in this city.
Mr.. Samuel Edwards has returned home
from a pleasant visit to New York and
other northern cities.
Mr.. william Koenig. one of our most
popular residents, took out his naturali-
cation papers in the Hastings Court to-
day.
The committees appointed to look after
accommodations for the members Of the
Virginia Conference, which meets here
In November, are meeting with the most
gratifying success. The proverbial hos
vitality OF the city viii be abundantly
manifested on the occasion and every
delegate will be provided for.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-23
r. c. BENEDICT SUED.
Atwood Violet, the Bankers Tenant,
Asks for s25, 900 Damages.

STAMFORD, CONN, September PA
suit to recover $4,000 was instituted yes
terday by Atwood Violet against f. c..
Benedict, the well-known banker of
Greenwich. There are also cited as de-
PENDANTS the members Of the firm of Ro-
bert Wellstood & Sons. real estate
brokers', employed by Mr.. Benedict.
In the complaint, Violet states that the
wellstoods were empowered to transact
Benedict's real estate business. He then
alleges that last october he decided to
lease a residence in Greenwich. He in
strncted his wife to consult Benedlcts
agents with a view to renting one of the
bankers places in Putnam avenue. Mrs.
Violet was told by the agents that the
sanitary equipments of the house were in
perfect order. and her attention called to
the fact that Mr.. Benedict's niece had
previously lived there. On the strength
Of the agents positive assurance as to
the sanitary condition Of the premises,
Violet executed a lease OF them for one
year, the rental being $1,000.
IL Is alleged that offensive odors were
noticed in the house, and were traced 10
improper sanitary equipments. Two of
the Violet children were taken Ill with
scarlet-fever. The expense of caring for
each child was $780, Then Mrs. Violet
was taken down with nervous prostra-
ton. and her treatment cost $500. All
this Violet attributed to the unsanitary
condition of the house. and he alleges
fraud on the part Of Benedict and his
agents in leasing II.
The case is returnable to the Superior
Court for Fairfield county the first week
I'm October No one in touch with the
Benedict interests could be seen yester-
dav afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-23
KILLED AND BURNED
r,RwER. MS HoUsEKEErER, AND
uRTn MAN BiRGLARs' VICTIMS.
WOMAN DESTROYED IN THE FLAMES.
g,c burglars Beat the Three Vic
inns 10 IuscnsibiIity and Fired the
uousc-Thc Men Crawled out and
nlcd-A, Clue.

rNBERLAND. ND, September 22.-
t om Kcslor, an old man 50 years old,
y. lived near Papaw. on the West Vlr-
r. side OF the river; Albert Gross, his
l.-.l man. and Anna DOMAIN. the house
t.rar. were murdered by burglars last
Nout l o'clock this morning neigh
discovered the Kesler home on fire.
ry hurried 90 the scene and were hor-
ID 90 ind Kesler and Albert Gross.
hired man. lfeless IN the yard The
tn- Keeper. Anna DOMAIN. was also muir
aui bat her body was consumed in
.e DANES.
MONEY WAS THE OBJECT.
evident object of the lime was
1f.y Kesler was known to keep
r. money about the house. but a few
a so ne was persuaded 10 put most
... . the bank here. IL is thought the
,t secured about 5000
... beating the victims with a blunt
,..rm.Ht. as they supposed 10 death.
. robbers set the building on fire 60
r. .. their crime. The men had life
el to crawl out into the yard.
SAID TO BE A CLUE.
Tho officers claim 10 have a clue, which
.... .r. working on rhe crime has
r-..-.. e..1t excitement on both the
-,.r..rl nd Virginia sides Of tho river.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-23
BUFFALO WATERS.
DIR. POTTER PAYS THEM A HIGH
COMPLIMENT IN HIS NEW BOOK.
STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THEIR USE.
They Are Pre-Emincnt Amongst
Mineral Waters In All Cases OF
Cited and Endorsed ms Remedies.

DR.. Samuel o. /. Potter, Professor OF
the Principles and Practice Of Medicine
and Clinical Medicine in the College OF
Physicians and Surgeons OF San Francis
co, Cal, has paid high tribute to the
use OF mineral waters, and especially 10
Buffalo Iithia Water OF Virginia in cases
OF albuminuria and chronic Bright's dis
ease.
Or. Potter. who is recognized as an
authority In all such cases wherever
medical science Is known, has just pub
lished Handbook of Materia Medica,
Pharmacy, and Therapeutics" In the
citation of remedies under the head of
"Albuminuria," he writes: Buffalo
Iithia Water Of Virginia IS highly recon-
mended." and under the head Of chronic
Brghts disease. he says: Mineral wa
tiers. especially the Buffalo Lithia Water
Of Virginia. which has many advocates.
is most strongly recommended"
\ WORLDWIDE REPUTATION.
The endorsement Of such an eminent
authority IS particularly worthy of no
tice. II is, perhaps. safe to say that no
mineral water In the world has estab-
lished such a reputation as these famous
waters Of Virginia, or received such UNI
equivocal endorsement at the hands of
celebrated authorities OF the medical pro-
fession. They are being used the world
over, and the most remarkable cures are
attributed solely TO them.
In this connection IL may be said that
the term "Albuminuria" Is a hybrid one
covering a wide field. 1t indicates con-
dition OF the urine In which II contains
albumen, the presence of which is indi-
Gated by its coagulation. IL is a perni-
cious disease, the consequences OF which
are often fatal, but II is being most sue
cessfully dealt with by the use OF the
Buffalo Hthia Waters. The great in
crease in the number Of cases of Bright's
disease Is matter OF common knowledge.
That this complaint. also, Is being ar
rested I'm all Its stages by the use Of
mineral waters. ond that the Buffalo
Lithia Waters have effected many re-
markable cures. and are never used with
out beneficial results. is a fact that has
been established out Of the mouths Of
many witnesses-physicians as well as
patients
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-23
Arnott Not Yet Cnpturcd.

Z. G. Arnott the man who obtained
$25 from Mr.. Samuel H. Pulliam. has not
yet been apprehended by the police. The
Baltimore Sun says Of the case:
An official of the Maryland Casualty
Company stated yesterday that Arnott
had been in their employ about six
months-first in charge Of the inspectors
in New York State. HE was one of the
best experts in inspecting boilers, en-
glnes. and other machinery in the coun-
try" said the official. His work was so
good that we brought him to Baltimore
and made him superintendent Of inspec-
ton, a very good position, but he couldn't
stand prosperity. He is a graduate of tho
Polytechnic Institute Of Paris and other
schools and Is very intelligent. He is a
Scotchman. about IS years old, and has
a wife and q young child.
1--WE have heard Of several other cases
in which he got money by improper me-
thods. but not from persons connected
with our company. In our line Of insu-
rance the inspection of machinery is very
important in aiding 10 reduce casualties
10 "A minimum"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-23
Personals and Briefs.

Mr.. Robert p Sledd, son OF the late
Rev. Dr. r. n. Sledd, Is in the city.
Mr.. T.. Furth. a prominent member Of
the Philadelphia Bar, is in the city, ac-
companied by his wife and daughter. They
are stopping at the Jefferson
Rev. j. Calvin Stewart, pastor OF the
Church OF the Covenant, has returned TO
the city, and will occupy his pulpit to-
morrow, both morning and night.
Rev. S. VI. Chester. ID. d.. secretary OF
the Foreign Missionary Committee OF
the Southern Presbyterian General As
sembly. will preach tomorrow night at
the Grace-Street Presbyterian church.
In the morning the pastor, Dr. Wither-
spoon, will preach.
Central Union, Woman's Christian Tenn
rerance Union, has decided 10 send the
president, Mrs. Russell, 10 the state Tenn
perance Convention. To be held az Alex
andria, beginning October 4th. The resiY-
nation of Mrs. Barker as delegate 20 the
State Convention was accepted. and Mrs.
Jenkins was elected 10 succeed her. with
Mrs. Gates as alternate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-23
GreenyiIIe Cy. o. Notes.

GREENyILLE,. N. c., September r.
Especial YESTERDAY morning at tne
Miss Ellen NJ. Norman, and Mt j. IL.
Cobb were married by Rev. w. l.. Bilbro.
The couple left on the morning train for
a bridal tour North, and will remain In
New York until after the Dewey recep-
ton.
Rev. b. d. Albritton, an aged minister
NJ this county, died this morning. lie
was In his S5th year. and had been In the
ministry of the Free VIII Baptist ehurcn
for more than half century During
his ministry he received and baptized
AGO persons
To-day a summons was served on the
aldermen Of Greenyille In suit against
the town for $4,000 that has been started
bv Mr.. +. c. Williams. A little son or
Mr. Williams died last week Of typh3id.
fever and your correspondent hears that
Mr.. Williams's complaint. which Is 70 be
filed al the December term Of Pitt Supe-
rior Court. will allege that the sickness
and death OF the child were caused by
an imperfect sewer near his residence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-23
BibIe-RaIIy-Day at the Association

Tomorrow will be Bible Rally Day
throughout the Young Mems Christian
Associations of North America. The
Richmond Association will observe the
day. The mems meeting will be held at 1
o'clock i'm the afternoon, opening with
a service Of song. Rev. DIR. WitherspOon,
Of the Gr3ce-Street Presbyterian church,
one Of the most effective and popular
speakers in the city, will address the
meeting. His theme will be "Our oracle
and How to Consult It."
The Boys Gospel Army will meet at 3
o'clock i'm the Musc-Room for usual drill
and song. This Will be an interesting
meeting for the boys. There will be a
short talk on Five Stories from the
Great Book" by the general secretary,
who will have several important an
nOuncements for the boys
The Workers Bible Training Class VIII
meetin the parlor at 5:l5, and young men
who expect to enter this class for the
coming season are asked 10 be present
as the first lesson for the new series will
be announced at the close.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-23
Annual Meet of "powhntnn Troop"

POWHATAN COURTHOUSE, VA.
September 22.-(Special)-T annual
meeting Of Powhatan Troop Association
was held at the Courthouse on the 2lst
large number Of veterans Put in their
appearance Major Charles Old, Captain
Joseph Hobson, and Beverly Selden, Esq.
presided as q committee.
After a sumptuous dinner speeches were
made by various members.
The day and itS dongs will be a sweet
memory to those that participated in
this glorious tribute TO "Auld Lang Syne.