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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1899-08-24

Independence were thrown ON the fig
urehcad ns u precau,ion against any
such attempt.
Lying down, however. on his back,
hidden by the shelter boards, Capt.
Dewey could still. by reaching out and
up with one hand. reach the neck of the
figure with his saw. In this crnmped
position he worked three hours on the
sticky southern pine, and finally got
the head or. not the entire head, for n
huge collar of the old fashion reached
well up ON the back Of the jackson
head, and the portion sawed Oft was on
u plane with the mouth and ears. This
was, however, enough for the intended
purpose. Then, after surmounting the
di ii,icultics of the return, such ms find
ing his boat nearly full of water and the
tide so low that he had to wade quite n
way through mud to the shore, the
adycnturesoine sailor reached land In
safety.
One can now hut family imagine the
tremendous cry which went up on the
discovery of the Disagreement. Wings
howlcd with delight. Middlcsex was
wild with joy, but from the navy de-
partmcnt In Washington came n storm
of yindic'i,e protest. Try ms the au-
thorities would, however, no trace was
found Of the man who did the deed.
Excitement had not yet subsidized when
Capt. Dewey decided for some reason
that II would he u good thing to present
the head to jackson himself and, ac-
cordingly, set of for Washington with
II. In Philadelphia he met Wiley l..
Mangum and John Tyler, who had been
appointed by the president To invcsti-
gate the affairs of the United States
bank. lie knew them both, and the
story was too good 10 keep: so he told
them. Continuing then to Washington,
he arrived there in February, and for
two months tried To see the president.
President jackson was seriously i'll
with hemorrhages oi the lungs, and
could not see Dewey. Vice President
Van Burcn had known Dcwry's father,
who was an artillery captain, and he
received the sailor cordially. To him
Dewey told tn" story, and Van Burcn
EN- njoycd the joke Of IL most cordially.
lie advised Dewey to take the figure
head of jackson ard give II Ia the see
rctary Of the navy. On this advice
Dewey acted, but Secretary Dickinson
did not regard the matter as II joke.
TN the contrary he was angry and
threatened 10 have Dewey arrested.
But Dewey quietly said:
"Sou can have me arrested on no
charge save that Of trcspass, and !
should be- tried In MiddleseN county,
where the ofrensc was committed. Any
Middlcsex jury would give me damages,
and applause, too
That settled II. Dewey was not AR
rested. The iigurchcad was accepted
and remained in the Dickinson family.
II is now In Brooklyn. Capt. Dewey be-
came known throughout the entire
country us "thc iigurchead man" He
was banqueted by wings In Baltimore,
Philadelphia, New York, Boston and
wherever he went. And now he has
gone beyond the vale. lie was the first
popular Dewey in America.
SMITH ID. FRY.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1899-08-24

was too willy a bird, and too well edu-
Gated, 10 be fooled by an ordinary
everyday miracle, was a good deal
shaken up by the lay brothers yarn.
His superior learning had fostered a
laxity In his principles. an impression
that he could drink and gamble with
impunity; but after thorough exam
nation OF the chancel, together with
unavailing cross questioning OF his
entranced associate. he began to won
der u there were not more things In
Heaven and earth than were 6reamt OF
In his philosophy. However, as the
offerings which began to pour In ex'
ceeded nything in his recollection, he
kept his head, and continued to look
upon himself Ms u blessed, though hum
BILE, medium.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1899-08-24

long, aat-bladed paddle which held
between my knees. When sufficient
distance from the shore, took out the
compass and placed 1t between my
feet. Fortunately, the gobernador
had got 1t into his head that my lug
gage contained delicate scientific in
struments, SO he had given strict or
ders that il should be handled care
fully in transit from the steamer.
As the catamaran approached Orote
I took out the log, slipped the register
into its slot. and coiled up the lire 50
that 1t could be instantly eased away,
then steered within hundred yards
Of the rocks so rs to get an exact bear
ing. When near enough let the bow
fall of little until the proa was head
ing exactly IS degrees and 81 minutes
TO the westward of south-the odd
three minutes being an allowance
| thought best to make for leeway. My
compass being but six inches In diam
eter, IL was practically impossible to
keep IL exactly on hair-line between
IS and 10 degrees wher the rEoa was
crossing a long swell; but by keeping
IL somewhere between the south by
west quarter west and the south by
west half west points l felt sure oi
holding on fairly true course.
| When Orote rock was precisely un'
der the third northerly spur OF Mount
Tiniquio. knew the bearing they
formed was exactly at right angles
with an airline to the reef, and, drop
ping the log screw overheard, com
menced paying out the line, being care
ful that II shouldn't fall low enough to
foul the rocks. Then, with the great
sail skimming over the water like an
albatross, the proa few straight for
the open sea.
For over an hour ! scarcely lifted
my eyes from the compass: and the
way that frail catamaran held To heI
course would have shamed many q
deep-keeled steamer. Looking bach
toward the island, the peak OF Tiniqulc
was the only thing visible above the
horizon. Twenty minutes more, and
there was nothing In sight but sky and
water. the log dial indicating 3s miles
so that In little while might expec,
to he near the reef. For several min
u,es more looked at nothing, thought
OF nothing, but the compass and log.
Forty miles-45 miles-50 miles, with
scarcely a deviation from my 1874 de
grees. Fifty-one miles; Iwas tremblin,
u little with excitement now. Fifty-tw,
miles; ] held the paddle between m,
knees while got out the sounding lin,
aud placed II by my side. Fifty.thre,
miles; the water certainly seemed
hatter, just ahead. Fifty-four miles
hauled In my log line and screw, les
they should catch on the rocks and b,
lost. Two minutes more; I iowere,
away the sail uutil there was Jus
enough pulling 10 give the proa . gen
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1899-08-24
Pain Conquered IlssIlh
stored by LydIa E. plnk
hams Vegetable Cempousd.
tlrrr.s 70 nss. ,rwrsAr n. ,sx,,J

tLrrrrn TO ms. ysrxnAn -. DebeoI
"I feel II my duty 10 write and thsa1
you for what your Vegetable Com
pound has done for me. II II the ooly
medicine I have found that has dons
me any good. Before taking your msdi-
cine, was all run down, tired all Ne
time, no appetite, pains in my back ssd
bearing down pains and great suf-
fcrer during menstruation. After TAX
ing two bottles of Lydfk II. Pinkhsm's
Vegetable Compound felt like new
woman. lam now on my fourth bottle
and all my pains have left me. I feel
better than have felt for three years
and would recommend your Compound
70 every suffering woman. hope this
letter will help others TO find cure
for their troubles" - MRs. DELLA
REMcKER, RENssELAER, IND.
The serious ills Of women develop
from neglect Of early symptoms. Every
pain and ache has cause, and the
warning they give should not be disre-
garded.
Mrs. Pinkham understands these
troubles better than any local ply
sician and will give every woman free
advice who Is puzzled about her
health. Mrs. Pinkham's address In
Lynn, Mass. Don't put off writing until
health Is completely broken down.
Write at the first indication of trouble.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1899-08-24
An OuttmSsttc View.

"The lies the blamed newspapers publish
about u.," said one politician to another, Il,
enough 10 drive a man TO drink"
YES. that's So" replied the other, "but
still we have no cause for complaint"
Why not? asked the first, IN surprise.
reply. They might publish the truth. -
Chicago Evening News.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1899-08-24

II has been declared that three hours Of
brain work will destroy more brain tissue
than a whole day Of physical exercise
America is filled with men and women who
earn their living by their brains. Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters makes the mind act
i've and vigorous. This medicine is tonic
an appetizer. and a sure cure for dyspep
sla. II has fifty years record Of cures Sc,
that q. private Revenue Stamp covers tn,
neck Of the bottle
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1899-08-24
Inaiss Can Wear shass

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, u powder for the feet. II makes tight
or new shoes easy. Cures swollen, hot,
swcating, aching feet, ingrowing nails, corns
stores. 25c. Trial package FREE by mail
Address Allen 4. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1899-08-24

In five minutes a woman can clean up ,
mans room in such way that il will TAX,
him tive days to ind out where she pu,
things. Berlin Herald.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1899-08-24
Left Als Name

r.ady-A sentleman called. you saw Did
he leave any name?
rorlor Maid-Oh. yes'm. He said II wa,
Immatcrial. .--Boston Traveller.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1899-08-24

Do you want to be unique! Learn to
tell the facts in a story without any en-.
bcllishmcnts. s.--Atchison Globe.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1899-08-24
what u Meas.,

In one OF the the suburbs Of PHILADELPHIA
there Ia a school principal who IL a very
kindly man. lie is noted particularly for his
love ~ animals, and he never neglects a n op.
portunity TO lecture his young charges on
his pet hobby.
The other day he told them all about viyi.
section and how. in the name Of science,
II cntailed untold suffering upon dumb ami
mails. At the erd OF his discussion, in order
to make sure that his words had been fully
understood, he asked:
Nov tell me what vivisection means"
PLEASE, SIR" answered one Of the boys
"it means trying IL on the dog "-Judee,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1899-08-24

Piso's Cure Is the medicine to break up
ehildren's Cough. and Colds;-Mrs. NJ. q,
Blunt, Sprague. Wash. March 8, '94.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1899-08-24
The Best ppsscrspss~
HnMcx Of q Woman

and Fever is n bottle Of GROVES TAsrErrss
CunL ToSic. II Il simply iron and y anime In
. tastcicss form. No cure-no pay. Price. .5Oc.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1899-08-24

The English language is not a dead Ian.
suagc, yet i is frequently butchered.-Chi
eago Daily News.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1899-08-24

A story is going the rounds Of golf match
Ian Of the United States supreme court. The
incident occe !red at Chevy Chase Coli
club, one OF the prominent organizations
near Washington, during A meeting be-
TWEEN these two ardent golfers. The doctor
discovered that his ball teed up In tempting
style for, fine brsssie shot, and with the
the preliminary "waggles." and with a Gu.
preme efort--missed the ball. For fully a
minute he gazed at the tontelizing sphere
without uttering a word. At length Jus.
tice Harlan remarked solemnly; doctor,
that was the most profane silence I ever
listened o."-Pittsburgh Dispatch.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1899-08-24

Take Laxative Bromo Qulninc Tablets. Al
druggists refund money lit falls TO cure. Pc
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1899-08-24

Hairs Catarrh Cure
IL taken Internally. Price 75c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-03
LEAD TRUST GETS a BLOW.
Nobody in Missouri Owing the Company
Need Pay His Debt.

st. Louis, May BIN the circuit court
of appeals a decision.was rendered yes
terday finding that the National Lead
company is trust, and that a combina-
ton which is illegal under the Missouri
antitrust law cannot be operated I'M
der the cloak of a corporation by its
constituent members or governing
bodies. The National Lead company had
sued debtor for s1,7O0 and secured a
verdict.
The defendant made the argument
that the National Lead company is a
trust, and that under the provisions of
the antitrust law of 1891 the defendant
was not obliged to pay debts due a
trust. c. c. Bland. a brother of Repre-
sentative Bland, is the presiding judge
of this court
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-03
INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION
Makes Up a Schedule of Men 1t Will Hear
Will Con ,ider Trusts.

Will Con slder
Washington, May 3.-The industrial
commission, which has held no public
meetings for the past ten days, has
mapped out its proceedings for the cur
rent month. The early part of the
month will be given to resentatives
of various industrial organic tons
Among these will be Florence Kelley,
Chicago factory inspector; l. Grand
Powers, labor commissioner of Min
nesota; David Ross, bureau of labor
statistics of Illinois. and George w.
Perkins president of the Cigarmakers'
union. Henry White, secretary of the
United Garment Makers association,
will appear and give some information
on the subject of sweat shops.
On May IL trust investigation Will he
taken up, and State Senator ]. w. Lee,
of Pittsburg, will speak on the Stand
ard Oil trust On May Is General John
McNulta, of Ohio. will testify as to the
whisky trust and on the 18th Martin
Cook of Cook. Bernheimer & Co, of
New York, will talk on the same sub
ject. Henry G. Havemeyer, of the
American Sugar Refining company, has
promised to appear some time between
May Is and 90. After this the commits
sion will take up the Standard Oil COM
pany, dividing it's witnesses into two
classes, for the trust" and against the
trust"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-03

Through him has been attacked the
president of the United States He is
almost sick at heart at the weight OF
unjust obloquy that has been heaped
upon him. but with no promise to make
or platitudes to indulge in, he is con-
Quoting an honest administration" Gen
eral Joe Wheeler talked along similar
lines.
General King said in part: 1T seems
to me to be a very great misfortune TO
the country that since the conclusion of
.hcstiiities at Santiago the war has not
ceased. but has been transferred to the
press and the people How we'll the
press can carry on war and tell how
battles should be won (after they have
been fought) was illustrated in a high
er degree in the war of the rebellion
than during the last year. Out
of the struggle our grand army and
navy and the men in high places who
directed their movements have emerged
without blemish upon their escuth-
eons-save the one unfortunate who fell
a victim to his ingenious and exhaustive
formulation OF definition of variegated
prevarication which would have made
Horace Greeley green with envy.
II strongly deprecate this abuse, and
especially that which has been heaped
upon an honored guest of this evening,
the secretary of war AS all
things come to him who waits. so will
his full vindication come and come very
soon. The war of the rebellion had its
scapegoats, and today their memory is
revered by every careful reader OF his
tory; and so, too. Will all those now
slandered stand forth in the clear light
of events"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-03
MERRITI's PRAISE OF ALGEH-
Says He Was the best War Secretary the
World Ever Saw.

Major Geenral Merritt was the next
speaker. Said he: The army in the
east. as testified before the investigat-
ing commission in Washington, had ev-
erything the war department could far
nish. We lived well and we did our
duty. This most outrageousIy abused
administration has done more for the
army than any other administration
that ever existed. If there were any
canned speeches here tonight they are
better than some of the refrigerated
speeches that we have read. If had
canned speech to develop on this sub
ject l assure you il would not smell"
General Merritt referred to the pres
cnt secretary of war as the best secre,
tary OF war the world has ever seen. He
added: NO secretary was ever more
abused. Secretary Stanton stood through
his abuse the most fearless secretary
that ever lived. We have now another
secretary who has made fewer mistakes
ard been more abused than any of his
predecessors. He has had the conf
dence of all except a few malcontents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-03
Most Curious clock.

One of the most curious clocks in the
world is that which Amos Lane of
Amidee, New. constructed some time
ago. The machinery, which is nothing
but face, hands and lever, is connect
ed with geyser. which shoots out an
immense column of hot water every 80
seconds. This squirting never varies to
the tenth of a second, and therefore n
clock properly attached to it cannot fail
to keep correct time. Every time the
water spouts up it strikes the lever and
moves the hands forward SO seconds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-03
ILLINOIS SUPPORTS HOPKINS.
Representative Cannon withdraws from
the Speakership Contest.

Chicago, May 3.-An the Republican
representatives in congress of Illinois
will support Albert ]. Hopkins for
speaker of the house and do everything
in their power to secure his election At
the Grand Pacific hotel conference Mon
day afternoon a majority of the delega-
ton expressed first preference for Hop
klns. whereupon Joseph G. Cannon sug-
gested that the will of the majority
should be recorded in the action of the
meeting and withdrew from the race.
This suggestion was agreed to at once,
and a vote taken on a motion that it
was the unanimous sense of the delega-
tion. There was not dissenting voice
OF the fourteen Republican members
from Illinois ten were present. The abb
sentees were H. S. Boutel, G. E. Foss,
r. r. Hit and G.. w. Smith. Each of
the absentees sent a telegram saying
he would abide by the action of the
caucus. Long before assembling it was
clearly apparent that sentiment was
overwhelmingly in favor of the Aurora
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-03
Charged with Party DisloyaIty.

Chicago, May s. The Democratic
central committee of Cook county yes
terday adopted resolution for the ap-
pointment of a committee to sit as q
court to try the committeeman against
whom charges of disloyalty have been
made. 1t is understood that every MEM
Der of the county committee who direct
ly worked for or favored the election of
Ex-Governor Altgeld for mayor is to be
removed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-03
Hogs ana Cholera.

A western farmer, feeding his hogs
upon the ash pile of deserted sawmill,
lost none of his hogs from cholera,
while his neighbors We're all losing
heavily. One of his neighbors, remem-
bering how fond hogs were of ashes and
charcoal, hauled ashes and made bed
ON which to do his feeding, and when
cholera came again he was likewise
spared from its ravages. -Indiana
Farmer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-03
Again

A young English attache of the lega-
ton in Washington remarked to an
American belle some years ago: 81 am
really sorry that the Boring sea affair
is not likely to be amicably adjusted.
for of course. with our superior navy,
we could just wipe you off the face q
the earth.
She replied with one word, "Again 2"
Christian Register.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-03
Unhnppy Illustration.

Johnny, said a teacher to south
side grocery mans 6-year-old, "a lie can
be acted as well as told Now. if your
father would put sand in his sugar and
sell it he would be acting lie and do
ing very wrong"
That's what mother told him, " said
Johnny impetuously. land he said he
didn't care. Ohio State Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-03
Cubaps Organize for independence.

Havana, May 3-The Cuban National
League now covers the entire island. Its
purpose is to unite the opponents of an
nexation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-03
Gen. Palmer Much Improved.

Springfield. Ills, May S.-Former Sem
ator John NJ. Palmer, who was onfined
to bed for a few days suffering with
Kidney trouble. is much improved. The
senator and wife have left for Carlin-
willie
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-03
Kxbosh on a Prize Fight.

New York, May 3.-The police board
yesterday denied a license the Coney
Island Sporting club. This is the club
under whose auspices the Fitzsimmons-
Jeffries fight was scheduled to take
nlaca
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-03
National Brick Makers Alliance.

Springfield. Ills, May S.-The execu
tive council of the National Brick Max
ers Alliance began its fourth annual
session here yesterday. About twenty
five delegates are present
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-03

The depth of water affects the speed
Of steamers very considerably. the yes
sells moving more slowly in shallow
than in deep water.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-03
Mored the Headauarters to Peoria.

Springfield. Ills, May 3.-The state
headquarters and superiptendents' of
fees of the Central Union Telephone
company have been removed from this
City to Peoria.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-03

Tumblers resembling in shape and
dimensions those employed today have
been found in great numbers in Pom
peii. They We're made of gold, silver
glass. marble. agate and precious stones
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-03
Fourth IllInois En- Route Home.

Atlanta, Ga, May 3.-The Fourth Illi-
nois regiment passed through here last
night on it's way home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-03
Death of a Life Insurance Man.

New York. May S.-Henry B. Hyde,
president of the Equitable Life Insur-
ance company. died Yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-03

The necessary expenses Of japanese
student at the University of Tokyo are
estimated ut from 81 TO S12 month.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-03

About one German woman in every
"a works in q factory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-03


les. 151a16c per NJ: extra dairies, lac:
fresh packing stock, 1OG10Kc.- Eggs
Fresh stock. 121ac per dozen. Live
PoutTyT%Tkegs 10e per ~ iO chickens
dozen. Potatoes-Common to choice,
45@5Sc per Blu. Sweet Potatoes-Illi-
pois. s2.5oG2.s5 per bbl Apples-Com-
mon to fancy. $35OG5.00 per Dbl.
Chicago Live Stock.
Chicago. May 2.
Hogs-Estimated receipts for the day.
q, 600; sales ranged at s3.20Q3.70 for
pigs, sS.65@3.s5 for light, s3.55@3.65 for
and $S.7OQ8.9O for heavy packing and
shipping lots. Cattle-Estimated re-
ceipts for the day. $500; quotations
ranged at s5.25Q5.6O choice to extra
s4.3594.60 for fair to good, $4,000. 30
common to medium do, $3.90d4.15
butchers steers, S415@5.20 fed western
steers. $3.s0G5.O0 feding steers. s2.10@
AS cows, s3.2O64.S5 heifers, s2.7O@4. Is
bulls and oxen. s3.75G4.50 stays, s3.70@
40 Texas steers. and $4.00@6.50 yea
alves. Sheep and Lambs-Estimated
receipts for the day, 1900 quotations
ranged at S3.sOG5.l5 westerns. $3.50
SIG natives, and S4.70G6.00 lambs.
Milwaukee Grain.
Milwaukee. May 2
Wheat-Quiet; No. l northern, 73c;
2saSoc. Rye-Steady: No. i. 5sIsc.
Barley-DuIl; No. 2, 441zc; sample, Ale.
Local Markets.
Spring Lamb-se 5OGs3H per head
Sheep-4L51sc.
COrn-37clL3Sc.
Hag-Timothy. sl1; wild, s7.5o0ss
Straw-s4 50HS5
Potatoes-55e.
Butter-Fair to choice, I5c; fresh creamery,
zoe
Fgg+10c.
Chickens-sc per pound.
Ducks-7c per pound
Turkeys-Live, lOc per pound
COal-SOft. I0c
Cattle-Butcbers pay for corn-fed steers,
4Jzca5c. COWS and heifers, 3HcGfc; calves.
5cV6c.
Hogs-3sE c94c-