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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-28
AS TO THOSE LUMBER LOTS.
Mrs. Iucie Cable-Castleman Writes Con-
corning a subject of Recent A citation.

| Mrs. Lucie Cable-Castleman Writes Con-
corning Subject of Recent A citation.
St. Louis, Jan. 24.-Editor of The
Rock ISLAND ARGUS: Will you be
kind nough TO give me little space
in your paper to enable me to correct
! a few of the errors made by the Union
in a recent issue concerning the Pur-
chase of some lots now occupied By
the Rock Island Lum Der company.
The article refer to speaks of pc
titiOn, which is being circulated. and
asserts that Ben I. Cable purchased
the land opposite his residence and
contemplates the parking and extern
sion of his residence grounds to
point at least three hundred feet west
of their present limits. But the work
ing men will do we'll not to build any
great hopes on the results flowing
from the petition
Mr.. Cable and / purchased the land
in question for the sole purpose of
protecting our property and remov-
ing a nuisance, and expect to sell it
off in small lots. AS am a joint
owner with my brother, he would not
consent to grant the petition unless
/ agreed to it-and under no circum-
stances will consent to the Lumber
company's request. am convinced
that such shrewd business men would
not close profitable business, rather
than lease or buy other ground than
the lots in question, but L can quite
understand their desire not to incur
additional expense if by any means
they can induce us to allow them to
remain where they are, until it meets |
their convenience to move. 1t is |
a wealthy corporation, and as it had |
already announced the probability of
closing its millin the next year. 1 do
not feel that it has any right to pre-
tend that it is being forced out of the
business. Yours sincerely,
LUCE CABLE CAsTLEMAN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-28
Doing Well in Iowa.

Charles Mcconnell, who moved his
family to Marcus, Iowa, two years
ago, has been visiting his old home
and relatives in Bowling township.
MIR. Mcconnell has a half section OF
fine land in Iowa, the most of which
is under cultivation. He is prosper
ing and has just finished harvesting an
excellent cr' p of corn. Politically.
Mr.. Mcconnell is a thoroughbred
democrat, and had not been long in
Marcus until he was recognized and
admitted into his party councils, with
the result that last fall he was elected
town clerk, defeating a republican
who had filled the office for several
consecutive terms.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-28
Honey Bees From the Philippines.

The department of agriculture will introduce
into the United States the great honey bees
found in the Philipr ines. These bees twice
as large as those of this country, and produce
five six times much honey. They have
extra long tongues, and can reach the nectar
in many flowers that our own variety cannot
While this move wi be of material benefit, 1t
viii not be any more so than HoStetter'S Stom-
ach BtterS, which reaches and cures many
ailments that o'her remedies fall short of.
Among them may be mentioned dyspepsia. in
digestion. bilious ness constipation. malaria.
wasting diseases. and affections of the kidneys
and blood We especially recommend the
Bitt-rs to men and women whose nervous sys-
TENS are shattered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-28
FOR A STEAMBOATS, LOSS.
Capt. Jack Mccartney Asks Damages of
Cant. a. j. MhitneH.

, Capt. Jack Mccartney Asks Damages OF
Capt a. j. Whitney.
Capt. Jack" Mccartney, president
of the Dodds Steamb boat company, has
filed a petition at Davenport in IS, 600
damage suit against A. j. Whitney, the
Rock Island river contractor. The suit
arises from the loss of the steamboat
Helen Schulenberg in August, 1897.
while the defendant was engaged in
hauling the boat upon the ways, and
carelessness is attributed as the cause
for such loss. The petition states
that during the month of August.
1897. the boat Helen Schulenberg had
been sunk in the Mississippi river a
short distance from Offerman's island,
opposite the lower end of the city of
Rock Island; that the company had
raised and repaired the boat so that
she could be taken to the Illinois shore
and drawn out on the ways to be
thoroughly repaired; that the plaintiff
told the defendant that the boat was
to be brought to Rock Island and that
had been partly made
with Kablke to pull the boat out and
repair her; whereupon the defendant
verbally solicited the work of pulling
the boat out. stating that he could do
it as well as Kahlke, and that he would
charge for the work % cents per day
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-28

in excess of the wages he would pay
to each man employed. The plaintiff
alleges that he delivered the boat to
the specified place in front of the
ways, at the designated time, but as
serts that the defendant failed to fulfill
his part of the contract, and that the
stern sunk down and broke off, there
by rendering the craft practically
worthless. Hence the suit. Judg-
ment is also asked for SS76.75 alleged
to be due on a coal contract
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-28
ADJUSTMENTS.

Walker Whiteside and a capable
supporting company presented The
Red Cockade.' pretty romance OF
the French revolutionary period. al
Harper's theatre last night. While
amusement attractions have
been numerous of late. the Rock Isl
and people, appreciative of Mr.. White
sides efforts to maintain the high
standard of the drama, did not miss
the opportunity of giving him the
patronage and reception that he so
well deserves. AS consequence
there was a fine attendance. Mr..
| Whiteside. in Capt. Charles Martel,
has character that allows scope for
| brilliant dramatic work, which he
executes in a manner that is finished
and delightfully."- refreshing. Miss
| Leila Wolstan makes charming
Beatrice DcLillie, and the balance of
the company, including Frederick B.
Power, Lawrence Griffith. John NJ.
Sturgeon, John G. Harr, Gray B.
fowler, ROLAND Wallace, Charles A.
Campbell, and Misses Elizabeth Hunt,
AntOniette Walker, Grace Hadsell and
Rose Blackburn, is excellent. The
play recitesa beautiful story of war and
love. In the second act the minuet
is gracefully danced in the home of
Madam Tallien, a royalist, miss
Hun0.
An entertainment consisting of
scenes from the Spanish-American
war will be given at Harper's theatre
tomorrow night.
''Uncle Toms Cabin" was given at
Harper's theatre this afternoon and
there will be another performance to-
night.
A red letter event in the theatrical
season is to he the appearance at the
Burtis. Davenport, Tuesday evening
of the Broadway Theatre Opera COM
panv, headed by Miss Camille DAT
vile, in the latest and most success
full of the DeKoven ard Smith operas,
The Highwayman. These talented
collaborators will be remembered as
the authors of Robin Hood and
other operate successes. The COM
pany was organized at the beginning |
of last season as the permanent stock |
company of the Broadway theatre in |
New York, which house is the recog- |
nized home of comic opera in Amer |
lea. The Highwayman' was the |
new company's first production, the |
popularity of which has extended to |
over three hundred performances. |
The company is a large one of 60 peO- |
pie, including Miss D'Arville and car
rics all of the original scenery and |
costumes for the faithful preseuta-
ton of the opera.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-28

Exposure to rough weather, damp
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cracked lips and violent itching o. the
skin also owe their origin to cold
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-28
La Grippe.

Bethesda Mineral Springs water
may not prevent the grip, but if used
freely, it will insure a mild attack,
because it's action on the kidneys
gives the needed tone and power to
carry off the poison germs. Its use
will also save you from those danger
Gus kidney diseases so often resultant
from grip. Bethesda is a cure for
diabetes and Bright's disease. Sold
by druggists in sealed gallon
bottles. Write for booklet. Beth
esda Mineral Springs company. A.
NJ. Jones, president, Waukesha, Wis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-28

Neglected colds make fat grave
yards" DR.. Woods Norway Pine
syrup helps men and women to a
happy, vigorous old age. For sale by
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-28

Can't be perfect health without pure
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pure blood. Tones and invigorates
The whole system. For sale by Marshall
& Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-28

Thomson & Taylor Spice Co. is
introducing IT. IL T." brand of coffee.
Their name is sufficient guarantee
of quality. =
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-28
Horrible AGONY is caused by pile

Horrible agony is caused by piles
burns and skin diseases. These are
Immediately relieved aud quickly
cured by De Wits Witch Hazel
Salve. Beware of worthless imita-
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gists.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-10
Californian Won from Fitzsimmons in the
Eleventh Round
FINAL BLOW WAS A RIGHT ON THE JAW
The Australian Went Down and an American Is
Again the Heavyweight Champion of the World.
A Worthy Successor to John l.. Sullivan
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TIE NANOrIsHEn.

Just as soon as Fitzsimmons reached his
dressing room his wife, who was anxiously
awaiting the outcome Of the fight greeted
the fallen champion atfectionately
Keep up your spirits, Bob" she said.
You fought spiendidly and although you
We're beaten, you are still the prince OF
lighters"
Martin Julian, Fitzsimmons manager.
spoke encouragingly to the defeated pugil.
list. but the latter seemed not to realize
what was being said to him His trainers
and sparr!ng partners laid the lanky pugil-
list on a cot and whispered words OF en-
couragement in his ear.
Fitzsimmons had only partly recovered
from the shock of the blow and MUIR
INJURED; How did come TO fight him?"
Mrs. Fitzsimmons and Mrs Dan Hickey
bent over the PROSTATE man and bathed
his head and face Clots OF blood had
formed in the nostrils and the damaged
nasal organ began TO be a source of wor-
riment to Mrs. Fitzsimmons.
i have nothing to say regarding the
outcome OF the fight" she said but | feel
sure thar Bob still has a host OF friends
who Will not forget his past career In the
ring"
Manager Julian was downhearted. but
he put on a bold front When asked for
his opinion of the result, Julian replied;
oh, there is very little for me 10 say.
Everybody knows that Bob is game, and !
feel certain shat he still has warm place
IN the hearts of many. No matter what
comes or goes, Bob need not worry about
anything as long as / am alive He is nv
friend and I am his. He shall never want
/ Tor anything and while feel his downfall
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beside himself with delight. He said II
have again brought champion heater
from California and am proud OF it. Fltz-
simmons was beaten fair and square and,
although he put up game fight my man
had his measure taken from the moment
they shaped for the first round"
Jim DAILY and Jack Jeffres had very
little to say regarding the victory, but
their good natured faces were wreathed in
smiles and they looked upon Jefiries as
veritable world beaten
Jeffrles himself was surrounded by u
host of friends who congratulated him on
his we'll won honor. In response to sew
eral inquiries the new champion said:
'Fitzsimmons fought good and game
battle and nit me harder than any man
whom ! have ever been UP against he
can whip Sharkey in two rounds. l would
gain nothing by meeting Shsrkey again.
but am willing to meet any man In the
and there need not be any fear of my quit
ting the ring for the stage. | viii defend
my title as champion at all times and
against all corners. At no time during to-
nights fight did l feel any misgvings as
TO my ability TO win. ! am satisfied that
| have well earned the right to be called
champion by beating Ftzsimmons, who
was undoubtedly the greatest fighter of
the age
Jeffres and his party left for New
York at midnight and will make the Van
derbilt hotel his headquarters.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-10
0 Q ssosssss0sess

The men fought before a crowd Of 5000
persons and stood up in a great CLEAN
OF binding white light 1t was like thou
sand calciums and it showed their great
white bodies in strong relief
When the blood came 1t was OF an In
tenser red than usual, There was not
sign OF interference from the police CHIEF
Dsvery occupied a seat by the ringsidCs
but never entered tho ring, when it was
all over he sent Captain Kenny in to clear
the ring,
The contest was pulled off without a
wrangle and was devoid Of the brutal ele-
ments that Chief Devery alleged he feared.
Never was a crowd handled with greatet
order and less friction. 1t was all per-
fectly orderly.
There was absolutely no confusion at
tendant upon the assemblage and housing
OF the big crowd. Several thousand OF
those provided with tickets came To the
beach late In the afternoon and their action
relieved the pressure during the earlier
hours OF the evening. There are several
routes to the city OF sideshows by the sea
and all seemed to be equally patrouized,
SO mat at no time was there any great lam
at any given point
The rain that fell between and o'clock
had tendency TO diminish the crowd OF
idlers that usually comes to the front on
an occasion OF that kind The la,eness
OF the hour at which the contestants were
announced to appear kept the crowd from
seeking the Coney Island club house very
early and ConeN with its merry GO
rounds Ferris wheels. gilded cafes, Jug
glers and bespangled dancers fur
nished ample amusement and enter
tainment during the wait Crowds
thronged the street and surged around
among the stands and stalls OF the ready
tongued fakirs. The lights OF the curious
town were never brighter and the strans q
devices that make apologize music were
never worked harder. The many places
where the liquid and solid rfreshmentl
were dispensed were packed TO over1owinl
and everywhere was the buzz OF converse.
ton freighted with fight talk. 1t was or
everybody's lips,
Enthusiasts touted their favorites, Here
Fitzsimmons would win in walk; there
Jeffries was a sure victor. The newsboys
shouted late extras that told all about f
and fakirs offered the latest pictures OF the
two giants who were TO fight.
Through It all there was very little bet
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ended Jehres rushed his opponent and
dowued him with a left swing. Fitz-
simmons seemed out and there was
moment OF the widest excitement. Julian
ran along the side OF the ring and
sprlnkled water on his fallen idol. At
the end Of seven seconds Fi'zsimmons
sprung to his feet, only TO go down again.
He was up again and Jefries poised him
self for the finish. He SHOT his left TO the
body and tried for the head with his
right He was calm and collected but the
time was too short. Again did the gong
come to the aid of the man who wsG then
going, staggering and dazed, to certain de-
feat
There was a frantic effort to revive the
champion but he was clearly gone and
his seconds could not restore him Tho
tate-like gong Changed again and the old
fighter wabbad out to meet the sturdy
young Hercules who awaited him. 1t was
as courageous and gritty as a dash up
to the firing line in battle, but 1t Was
hopeless. They were together 1t Was a
splendid moment and full OF all that dra-
matte intensity that characterlzes a trag-
edv. Jeffries was as fresh as at the start.
There was moment OF sparring and
the giants right arms shot through the
air and the fight was over. Fitzsimmons,
limp and unconscious, dropped to me moor,
Jenrles stepped back, for he knew tho
] force that he had put behind his terrible
/ blows.
The timers called Oft the seconds that
counted out an old ring hero and heralded
another, BUT nobody heard them The
crowd was on It's feet bowling There was
rush for the ring but scores OF blue
coats barred the way.
Ten seconds are short. and when the
/ tenth had come there was a new roar OF
excitement to welcome the victor. Julian.
Hickey Kenny and Everhardt gathered up
the PROSTATE man. He was still in i
trance, They carried him to his corner
and a little blood oozed from his mouth
as his head fell forward on his chest.
The new hero crossed the ring and shook
the hand OF his rival. after which he was
surrounded by his friends, who hustled
him from the ring and into his dressing
room,
Fitzsmmons came to very quickly, and
Jelfrles walked across to the defeated
CHAMPIONS corner and both shook hands
warmly Judging from the expression on
Fitzsimmons face he did not feel much
disgruntled al his defeat.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-10
THE VICTOR.

The scenes enacted in the dressing room
OF Jeifres. which was only a few feet
away from that occupied by the defeated
pugilist were of the most joyful charac-
ter Crowds of people hammered at the
door for admittance, all anxious to con-
graduate the new champion. Brady was
dancing with delight from the moment the
decision was given that made him for the
second time a manager OF worlds
heavy weight champion.
"Jeffries is a corker," he said. aud thoIe
is not a man on earth that can beat BIN.
He's a wonder and no mistake. Let them
all come 10 him now. none Of them can
class with him"
Billy Delaney Jeffries' chief trainer. was
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-10

most keenly l have the satisfaction Of
knowing that he was beaten by clever
young fellow with decided pull in the
weights, who showed such cleverness that
the sting of defeat is softened to a great
extent"
Yank Kenny, the heavyweights sparring
partner, who has been with Fltzsmmons
all through his training, was crestfallen at
the turn tfftrs had taken.
Il did not look for such a result he
said Bob was in excellent shape and
the quick manner in which he recuperated
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-10
FIRST ROUND.


Both men came into the ring. They
tented with Fi,z breaking ground, Jeffries
keeping almost in the middle of the ring.
Jeifries is evidently trying to get the right
over. Fitz led left to head, but Jeffries
ducked cleverly. Jeffries led left and fell
short. He led for stomach and again fell
short Again he led left swing for jaw,
but Fitzsimmons was out of the way. JEFF
fries tried right for body and left for head,
but Fitzsimmons blocked and got away
clean. Fitzsimmons lead left. Jeffries es-
saved right swing for the neck, landing
lightly and they came to a clinch, but
broke clean. Jeffries tried straight left
for jaw, but did not reach and Fitzsimmons
blocked an attempt at a left hook shoot
ing his left to the ear and the bell rang.
SECOND ROUND.
Fitz in the middle OF the ring made JET
fries breaks Fitz left TO body, Jeffries
countered with a stiff left on face; JEFF
fries tried left for body but was neatly
blocked. Jeffries then assumed crouch
ing attitude, boring in with left on body.
but was again blocked and they came TO d
clinch; Jeffrles landed two let's on body
and shot the left three times to Fitz's
face without return. Fitz tried his right
for the head, but was short. They came
to a clinch. the referee going between
them, Jeffries tried a left chop for the
head but Fitz ducked safely; Jeffries tried
a left for the head and another for the
body. but Fitz ducted away from him.
Jenries then knocked Fitz nat on
his bnclS with u straight left on the
mouth that knocked him down. The
champion was mp in two seconds
and then the bell rang and they
went to their corners.
THIRD ROUND.
Fitz looked very determined when ne
RAJ, fof- - IL,
the aggressive. They clinched twice with
out doing damage. Fitz tried a right
hook for the body but failed and it was
then seen that he was bleeding from the
nose. After another clinch, Fitzsimmons
landed hard left on JETS face and re-
reated ii three times coming TO the center
Of the ring. Fitz landed a left swing on
the jaw and a left hook on the ear. JEFF
fries came back with left hook on the
side of the head and they came to a clinch.
After some fein,lng, Jeffnles sent beta
hands TO the body and drove Fitz back
with left on the chest. Fitz endeavored
to land left swing on the head and they
came to a clnch, Fitzsimmons landed a
left hook on the head Jeffries countered
on the face just as the round ended.
FOURTH ROUND.
Fitz tried a right swing and both
olinched. Jenries tried a left for the Jaw,
but Fitz got inside and landed left on the
jaw JEFF sen two hard left hooks 10 the
side OF Fitz's head, jarring tho chamnion
each time. In the mix-up Fitz got his
left TO head and right 10 body. After some
adding and feinting Fitz sent a lead
straight TO the eye and was heavily ooun-
tered on the body. 4 htal right over the
heart by Fltz was answered by JET with a
left on the neck hut he planted a heavy
lett on the chest and Ftzsimmons broke,