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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-15

Mr. Isaac Brock, of McLennan county,
Tex, has attained the great age OF III years,
having been born in 11SS- He Is an ardent
friend to Peruna and speaks of Ii in the fol-
lowing terms:
During my long life 1 have known great
many remedies for coughs, colds. catarrh
and diarrhoea. had always supposed these
affections TO be different diseases, but i
have learned from DR.. Hartman S books that
these affections are the same and are proper
ly called catarrh.
Gas for DIR. Hartman's remedy, Peruna,
have found it to be the best, If not the only
reliable remedy for these affections
sPeruna has been my standby for
many years, and attribute my good
health and my extreme age to this
remedy. 1t exactly meets all my re-
quirements.
'I have come to rely upon it almost en-
tirely for the many little things for which
need medicine. / believe 1t to be especially
valuable to old people
TSaar RroPE
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-15

4 man should be ashamed to swear before
men as well as before women.-Atchison
Globe.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-12-15
Isaac Brock.

Catarrh is the greatest enemy of old age.
A person entirely free from catarrh is sure
book on catarrh sent by the Peruna Medi-
cine Co., Columbus. o.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-25
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-21

ested persons, to examine proposed
sites, consider offers that have been
made and make recommendations to
the trustees. Messrs. Hardin, of Mon
mouth. and Searles. of Rock Island.
were appointed n committee TO report
a plan by which the trustees shall
selected the advisory board contemp-
lated.
Among the persons suggested as
likely to make an acceptable advisory
board are President Harper. of the
University of Chicago; President Drap-
er, of the University of Illinois, and
the presidents of the normal schools.
1t is believed that as the gentlemen
named would not be influenced by
local considerations they would have
no difficulty in making a satisfactory
choice. So far each trustee has voted
for his own town. thus making a dead
l0pE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-21
An odd sfase Wager.

The late Signor Foil, the we'll known
vocalist, once made very curious
wager with some of his companion
singers at Her Majesty,s Opera House.
Some 20 years ass Mephistopheles in
Gounod's Faust was among his IA
vorite impersonations. In the garden
scene his strides when attempting to
avoid the elderly Martha formed an
important feature of the humorous
business.
One night, the length of his legs be-
ing subject of chaff as he was stand
ing at the wings, he declared his
ability to cross the stage in three
bounds. The comments that ensued re-
suited in bet.
When the proper moment for the ex-
pertinent came, he retreated a few
PAGES, and then. TO the surprise of the
audience as we'll as TO the representa-
tive of Martha, leaped from side to
side. The scene never evoked more
laughter. and Foil was acknowledged
to have won the wager.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-21
ESTABLISHES HER CLAIM
Ia Crosse Woman Proves n Good Title 10
100000.

La Crosse, Wis, Dec. 21.-Mrs.
Julius Miller, of this city. has just
succeeded in proving her identity and
establishing her claim as heir to an
estate valued At something over $780,
600, left some years ago To her father,
John Frederick Miller. Some months
ago letters came here addressed TO J.
+. Miller. in which was the news of
their good fortune, but they were de-
livered by mistake to another Miller OF
the same name. When he saw that
tho were not intended for him he re-
-onIied them TO the firm of New York
attorneys who had the ease in charge.
The story was published in the news
papers at the time. and Airs. Miller in
that way heard of il, but not until
after the letters had been returned.
She then began a systematic search for
the New York attorneys. whose names
Were not known here. Esch inter-
ested himself in the case, and finally
through the German consul in Chi
cagO, Mrs. Miller's claim was estab-
lished. and she will get the money for
herself and her children.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-21
Revised List of British Dead.

London. Dec. 21.-Revised lists of
the British casualties at he battle of
Colenso show that 13I non-commiS-
stoned officers and men were killed.
Tuli, Dec. 11.-Col. Plumer, with q
strong accommodating party of horse
men, returned here after a weeks ex-
pedition into the Transvaal territory.
He reached a point so miles from
Petersburg. in the South African re-
public, but found no Beers, the coun-
try being seemingly empty of men.
London, Dec. 21.-There was no
news from South Africa up to 8 p. m.
today other than fragments of discon-
nected stories of past events. This
is having the natural effect of Great
ing fore ebodings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-21

display made by the procession Of
launches which escorted the new gov
ernor general to the shore. Many OF
the launches towed large and gaily dec
grated boats. During the morning there
was a constant stream of callers until
General Brooke's departure. During
the next few days General Wood will
only attend to routine work at the pal
ace Next Saturday General Ludlow
will give an official reception in honor
of the new governor general and a gov
ernor's salute of seventeen guns will
be fired from Cabanas.
General Ludlow. accompanied by his
staff. visited General Wood by ap-
pointment at 10 a. IN. He was imme-
and his staff. Accompanied by Gen
eraI Chaffee and Lieutenant Brooks.
General Wood called upon General
Brooke at noon. when the governorship
was officially transferred. The retir-
ing governor general will leave for the
United States on Saturday, remaining
for some time in Tampa before going
further north. The local papers devote
considerable space to the reception. de-
claring that General Wood is the most
acceptable man who could have been
appointed to bring Cuba out of her diff
tcultieS and into quiet harbor.
All the papers allude to the extraor-
diary number of representative men
who participated in the reception. Par
ticular reference is made TO the pres
ence of General Maya Rodriguez and
the aids OF General Maxine Gomez
Owing to illness General Gomez was
not able 10 be present himself.
The Nuevo Pals says: THE respect
which Is generally given to the dead
does not suffice To impose silence upon
us regarding the misdeeds OF the now
defunct advisory cabinet of General
Brooke. who. in the abuse which they
made of power. did not scruple to take
of General Brooke's ig-
norance in legal matters TO commit in
juries of 4 personal nature. thus plac-
ing the intervening government in an
of disrepute.'
General Wood was deeply affected
upon hearing of the death of General
Lawton and was unable TO converse |
for several minutes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-21
NATIONAL CONVENTION.
Republican Committee Sends Out the Of
fetal Call for thu Same.

Washington, Dec. 21.-The Republi-
can national committee yesterday sent
out the official call for the national
convention. 1t says: I'm accordance
with established custom and in obedi-
ence to instructions of the national
convention of 1896 the national Re-
publican committee directs that u ma
tional convention of delegated repre-
sentatives of the Republican party be
held at the city of Philadelphia, in the
state of Pennsylvania, for the purpose
of nominating candidates for president
and vice president to be voted for at
the presidential election Tuesday, Nov.
6. 1900. and for the transact of such
other business as may prop1s.y come
before it. and that said convention
shall assemble at II o'clock noon on
Tuesday, the 10Th day of June, 1900"
The usual instructions as to dele
gates. contests. etc..,are added.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-21

before all the trenches ut every point.
guns have been got into position. and
there is every evidence that he Beers
are well supplied with ammunition.
Only 4 powerful attacking force can
hope to make successful assault"
The Times. in an article from the
pen of q military expert. laments the
0lSpef2on or Inc BrltSn rorces, quotes
the maxim of Napoleon in favor of con-
centration. and regrets that Lord
Methuen did not retire to Orange river
n week ago. The latest dispatches re-
ceived seem to show that the British
forces are standing on the defensive at
all points. General Butler is ordering
the troops now arriving at Cape Town
to proceed TO Durham to reinforce the
Natal column. Absence of news from
him has led to a surmise that he is try
ing TO join GeSeral White by flank
mONnmpnf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-21
Equally Divided

During the civil war;" says the
Boston Transcript, '-the Law school al
Cambridge was presided over by PRO
fessors Parsons. Parker and Wash
burn They were divided in their po-
litical views, and each did his best
to maintain his opinion.
Professor Parker was one day ask
ed, How do you get along on politics
at the Law school?
Nicely he answered. We are
equally divided
But how can that beT continued
the inquirer. There are three of youT 2
Easy enough replied the profess
or. Parsons writes on one side and I
on the other. and Washburn-he speaks
on one side and votes on the other"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-21
lBIg suit over q Dam.

Bloomfield. Ia, Dec. 21.-The famous
Bonaparte dam case, after two gen.
erations of effort to get it fairly before
a court. is being tried here. In 1898
Meek Brothers, of this place, bought
from the territory of Iowa u dam and
certain rights in it. The state now
seeks to have it condemned and re-
moved as nuisance because it pre-
vents the passage Of fish and naviga-
tion of the Des Moines river and has
almost depopulated the upper river OF
fish. The Meeks demand $50, 900 from
the state for their rights.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-21
sends MessnRe to the United States.


effects and interviewing the officers Sc
lected for his staff.
Sends a Message to the United States.
When Little BObs," the beloved OF
Tommy Atkins. received a representa-
tive of the Associated Press he was
dressed in the deepest black. in vivid
contrast with his snow white hair and
mustache. His dapper little figure was
as straight as ever, but the eyes that
have so often scanned British victory
were slightly dimmed by the great
personal sorrow that has befallen him.
But in spite OF this and the multitude
of details that claimed his attention
General Roberts willingly assented to
send through the Associated Press a
parting message to the American peO-
pie and gave the following statement:
Grateful for American sympathy.
Circumstances naturally forbid my
speaking about the campaign ahead of
me, except to say that L have entire
confidence in the British soldier and
that / believe the traditions of our
army will be upheld in South Africa.
For the friendly interest and sympathy
exhibited by many Americans | am
most deeply grateful. / feel sure the
justice of our cause merits this.
Though we may be at war. l can safely
say that no unnecessary harshness and
fair name of this branch of the Anglo
Saxon race. / cannot too warmly eX
press my admiration for the spirit
which prevails in our colonies. The
action of Canada will always be n
glorious page in the history of the sons
of the empire. i look for great things
from the men she has sent and is send
ing to the front.
Irish Regiments Not Disloyai.
The reports which indicate that
disloyalty exists in the Irish regiments
are absolutely untrue. IN the hour Of
danger my countrymen have ever been
among the first to lay down their lives
for their queen and their country, and
whether IL be against the Beers or men
of any other nationality the Irish sol
dier will be found loyal to his queen
and brave in battle. You cannot deny
these reports of Irish dislOyalty too
strongly"
The appeals for yeomanry and vol
unteers are being responded TO with
the greatest enthusiasm in all parts OF
the county. The government expects
the total Of yeomanry and volunteers
to reach 5000. Baron Chesham will
command. with Lord Lonsdale as adju-
tant general. The papers are now gen
orally joining in free criticism Of the
government and the war office. Special
stress is laid upon the inferiority Of
the British artillery. The Australian
colonies are responding eagerly to the
imperial governments appeals for sec
ond contingentS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-21
An Electric Dance.

Take pane of glass-a broken one
will do-and secure IL by placing the
ends between the leaves of two large
books, letting the glass be two inches
from the table Cut from lightweight
writing paper. or, better still from tis-
sue paper. dolls. dogs and other fig
ures- Place them on the table be
meath the glass Rub the glass vigor-
ousiy with a silk handkerchief. and the
figures viii cut all kinds Of antics.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-21
TAKEN
IN A QUARREL
One Attorney Shoots An
other at Dallas,
Tex.
VICTIM A PROMINENT MAN.
E. Q. Harrell Slain in Ele-
vator by E. M. Ethe-
ridge.

Dallas, Texas, Dec. 2l.-F. M. Eth
eridge. one of the most prominent
lawyers in the city, shot Attorney +.
o. Harrell, equally well known, in
tiicting four wounds, which subse-
quently resulted in death.
Shooting In q Crowded Elevator.
The shooting was done in a crowded
elevator. The participants in the
tragedy quarreled about profe ssional
affairs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-21
MILITARY SITUATION Is GRAVE
No News from Methuen and the Beers
strengthening Their Position

London, Dec 21.-The gravity of the
military situation Is again becoming
accenuated ir the public mind. owing
to the complete absence OF news. Moth
ing has been heard from Lord Methuen
since Sunday. and it is feared that his
communications have been cut If this
be so his position is dangerous a cor
respondent of The Daily News tele-
graphing from Modder river last Sat
urday says: The Boer position. al
ready formidable on Dec. IL, has since
been greatly strengthened. extending
for the length of twelve miles 1t is
entrenched according 10 the most mod
ern methods throughout its entire
length; wire fences have been placed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-21
Prince of Wales Caused the War.

Paris, Dec. 21.-Several evening pa
pers declare that the Prince of Wales
is the cause of the Transvaal war. that
he is covered with debts as a result of
his passion for gambling. and that his
creditors are financiers interested in
South Africa. whom he managed to
hold off on condition he guaranteed
them possession of the mining regions
of the TranSvaal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-21
CANAL TRoUBLE IS SETTLED.
Chicago Drainage Channel Can Now Be
Put Into Operation.

Chlc1go DrAlnago ChAnneI Can NOW be
Put Into Operation.
Chicago, Dec. 21.-By a vote of to
8 the engineering committee of the Chi
cago drainage board yesterday ap-
proved a contract with the Illinois and
Michigan canal commission which set
ties the existing disputes, and il is be-
lieved insures the opening of the new
drainage channel at an early date.
The sanitary board will pump $4,000
cubic feeet of water n minute for four
months to give the lessees of the water
power along the old canal time TO ar
range for the installation of steam
plants. After that the drainage dis
trict agrees to maintain a depth of six
feet of water in the old canal for the
purpose of navigation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-21

Refusing to Get Aboard the Car Again
Thrilling Adventure in n Bad City
Trouble Over the Chicago Drainage
Channel Settled-Western Manual School
Site Fight-Street Car Strike at Spring
field Declared "On' Again.
Chicago, Dec. 21.-Alfred Johnson's S
dread of Chicago swindlers led him to
risk his life Tuesday by leaping from
a swiftly moving train twenty miles
out from the city in order that he
might escape the glances of three men
who heimag gined were following him
and waiting for an opportunity to rob
him. He rushed breathlessly into the
Harrison street station at o'clock
after having walked most of the dis
tance from the point where he
had jumped from the cars. and told the
police captain that he found the men
lying in wait for him at the station
when he reached the city.
Thought He'd BE an Easy Mark.
Officers were sent with him, but the
suspected persons declared they were
travelling statesmen and denied that
they had been aboard a train at any
time during the day. Johnson's home
is on farm near Ashland, wis. He is
23 years old and came to Chicago to
study dentistry at the Northwestern
Dental college. Three other pasSen-
gers boarded the train at the Wiscon-
sin city. They entered the same coach
and took a seat opposite the one the
young rustic occupied. He felt sus-
picious from the start, he says, but
when the train was nearing the out
skirts of Chicago the farmer heard
something which sent his heart into
his mouth.
He will be an easy mark one of
the men said. His pocketboOk will
be like TO much ready money"
Takes Big Risks in q jump
After this remark the trio glanced
at the inexperienced country lad and
all smiled their assent. The train was
rushing on at Il speed of forty miles an
hour. but he would take any chances,
he thought, to escape the clutches of
these unprincipled persons. Selling his
hat, he ran to the platform of the
coach. A moment later and he had
leaped from the platform. A number
of the passengers saw him jump and
not a little excitement ensued. The
conductor seized the bell cord and the
train came to Il standstill. Johnson had
regained his feet before the train crew
reached him and had not injured eX
cept for few slight scratches. He re-
fused to re-enter the coach and the
cars came on to the city without him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-21
Political LeaEue Issues Call.

Washington. Dec. 2l.-The Ameri-
can political league has issued a call
for a national convention for the NOM
ination of candidates for president
aud vice president of the United
States, in Boston July 1.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-21
WOODS ARRIVAL AT CUBA.s CAP IL
New Governor Receives . Hearty Wei
sne from Pre-. and People.

Havana. Dec. 21.-The welcome Civ
en- General Wood yesterday morning
on entering Havana was. according To
all the old residents. without parallel
in the history of the island. There was
n heartiness in the cheering that was
quite unusual. Verv beautiful was the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-21
Louisiana Democrats.

Baton Rouge, La. Dec. 2l.-The
democratic state convention named
Senator Estopinal for lieutenant gov
ernor and John Michel, secretary of
state. The platform endorses the
Chicago platform, denounces trusts
and favors building the Isthmian
canal 4- TsE 80.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-21
Report That Is Not Confirmed.

London, Dec. 21.-The war office has
not confirmed at this writing the special
dispatch from Durham stating that
Geueral Butler had recovered the guns
abandoned in the Tugela river fight
The special was dated Dec. 16 and said
the guns were recovered at night un-
injured
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-21
ROBERTS AT LONDON
New Commander of the South
African Campaign Pre-.
pares for the Front.
SENDS A MESSAGE TO UNCLE SAM

- drtlcuikr 10 Deny InBI Inere Is Any
DIsloyslty In the Irish Regiments-Has
Unwavering Confidence in the British
soldier-Situation Again Described as
Grave NO News from Methuen and the
Beers Hard at Work
London, Dec. 21.-The Daily News
has the following dispatch from Cape
Town. dated Saturday, Dec. 1G: The
Beers intend TO make u big stand at
Stormberg, and are massing Il great
force at the abandoned British camp.
One commando OF 1000 consists chief
ly of rebel Dutch
London. Dec. 21.-General Lord Rob
erts, who is TO have full command Of
the British troops in South Africa, ac-
cOmpanied by Lady Roberts and their
two daughters, arrived in London yes
terday morning. having travelled from
Dublin with Joseph Chamberlain,
colonial secretary. Their departure
from Dublin was marked by cheering
crowds, but the general made Il quiet
entry into London. After going to L
private hotel he spent about an hour
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-21
GoIdwin Smith for the Boer.

New York, Dec. 21.-A special to
The World from Toronto says: ''Dr.
Goodwin Smith condemns the stand
taken by Great Britain in the South
African war in no uncertain words"
He charges the war on Cecil Rhodes
and Chamberlain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-21
FIGHT OVER A SCHOOL SITE.

Normal School Trustees Are Unable to
Agree and VIII Try q New Plan.
Springfield, Ills, Dec. 21.-Being
unable to agree upon a site for the new
Western Normal school, the board of
trustees decided to appoint an advisory
board, composed of wholly disinter-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-21
Cattle Inspected at Chicago.

Springfield, Ills, Dec. 21.-The week
ly report of cattle inspection of the Un-
ion stock yards in Chicago, under the
supervision of the state live stock
commissioners, is as follows: Inspected
in yards, 164; passed in yards, 1O2;
held for post-mortem, 62; passed on
post-mortem, 53; condemned and
tanked, 13; cases of tuberculosis, o; of
cancer g.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-21
G'iII stay at YashInRtor

Washington, Dec. 21.-Speaker Hen.
derson will remain in Washington dur
ing the holiday recess and attend to a
number OF matters of house OrganiZa-
ton, including the assignment Of COM
mittee rooms.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-21
TWO ARE KILLED AT A FIRE.
Half Million Dollar Blaze at LanyonvIlie,
Kan.

Lanvonville Kan. Dec. 21.-About
half ofthe plant of the Lanyon Zinc
company burned this morning with a
loss of a quarter of a million dollars.
Two employees were killed by the fall
ing of a smokestack.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-21

| You people must be crazy!'' shouted
| the husband. Il have not filed a suit
| for divorce against my wife-I
wouldn't do such a thingv'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-21
Strike Is .on- Once More.

Springfield. Ills. Dec. 21.-The strike
of the employees of the Springfield Con-
solidated Street Railway company.
which was settled by agreement, is on
again. The men who had returned to
work were called off last evening by
order of the Federation of Labor on
the ground that Manager Minary had
violated the agreement by refusing to
reinstate two of the men, and by plac-
ing new men on the cars ahead of the
strikers.