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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

investment of capital is stopped The
farmers have not the means to plant
or gather their crops. Buildingsand
improvements are impeded. Capital
refuses to come here for investment
in either manufacturing or agricul-
tural pursuits, for the reason that the
sovereignty of the United States over
this island has deprived US of free
trade with Spain and with Cuba,
which formerly took our exports at
fair prices and enabled us to live. We
now ask as a right in equity that free
trade with the United States be given
us. We ask bread as a right from
our mother. Do not, we pray, give
US a stone We ask for an immediate
decision"
The inhabitants of the island who
have thus presumed to address or sug-
gest to his august highness in Wash
ing will doubtless receive in reply a
rebuke for their "insolence."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13
Question Answered.

Yes, August Flower still has the
largest sale of any medicine in the
civilized world. Your mothers and
grandmothers never thought of using
anything else for indigestion or bill
iousness. Doctors were scarce, and
they seldom heard of appendicitis,
nervous prostration or heart failure,
etc. They used August Flow
er to clean out the system and stop
fermentation of undigested food, reg
ulate the action of the liver, stimulate
the nervous and organic action of the
system, and that is all they took when
feeling dull and bad with headaches
and other aches. You only need a
few doses of Green's August Flower,
in liquid form, to make you satisfied
there is nothing serious the matter
with you. Sample bottles free at 7. H.
Thomas
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13
Gold. Gold! Gold.

The latest FL Dorado is reported to be on
Mona City Beach, Alaska. Thousands OF peo-
PIE are Fastening there, many OF whom will
return broken in health. OF what avail is gold
when health is gone: Guard your health with
the best of all medicines Stom-
ach Bitters. and you will always have true
wealth. The Bitters are for people who have
abused their stomachs, or are naturally weak.
1t will regulate the bowels stir up the liver. in
vgorate the kidneys, and absolutely cure indi-
gestion, constipation, malaria, chills and fever.
1t Is a natural tonic, absolutely free from DAN
gerous narcotics. 1t should be taken at the
present season, to protect the system from
sudden colds and malaria attacks. It's good
medicine to keep on hand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13
Mckinley Losing Ground.

Washington Post.
The splendid and successful con-
duct of the war with Spain has been
sadly clouded by the scandals of mis-
management and favoritism, which
attended that glorious contamination.
The course of the administration with
reference 10 Cuba and the Philippines
has lost the party many stout and Po-
tent friends. The strange policy re-
Gently adopted toward Porto Rico has
outraged practically the entire coun-
try. The Hay-Pauncefote treaty has
still further impaired Mr.. McKinley's
prestige, and the rumored purpose of
the president to compel its ratification
will if it should be realized, not only
discredit the government, but bring
contempt and odium upon the party.
In word, the situation, it seems to
US, is more favorable to Mr.. Bryan
and less so to Mr.. Mckinley than it
was four years ago.
What will happen within the next
six months it is not for us to prophe-
sy. We deal with the facts as they
are at this moment. In our opinion
the republican party has lost ground
to an alarming extent within the past
three months. Its best friends and
ablest opponents have not been able
to explain the betrayal of our national
integrity involved in the Hay-Paunce-
fote treaty, or to defend the bad
faith and cruelty involved in our
treatment of Porto Rico. The admin
istration is daily losing strength on
all these scores.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13
Chronic Rheumatism Cured.

DR.. H. B. Hettinger. Indianapolis,
Ind, says: For several months
after spraining my ankle Twas severe
" afflicted with rheumatism. / finally
tried Detchon's Mystic Cure for Rheu-
matism, and in four days could walk
without my cane; two bottles cured
me sound and well. / take great
pleasure in recommending the Mys-
tic Cure to all who are afflicted with
rheumatism. Sold by Otto Grotjan.
1901 Second avenue, Rock Island
Gustave Schlegel & Son, 220 West
Second street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13
As johnson sees the Signs.

j. G.. johnson, chairman of the
democratic national executive COM
mittee, and well and personally
known in this city, has been travel
ing in the east, and being inc uired of
what he thought of matters political
gathered from his travels, said: Il
am quite familiar with the democratic
sentiment in the east. / have seen it
worked up to the point where it car
ried presidential elections for our
party in the past on the tariff and
similar economic issues, but l have
never in past years seen the demo-
cratic party in the eastern states so
enthusiastically in earnest over any
issue as it is today in its opposition
to the Gage financial propaganda, the
New York custom house trade, the
politico-financial alliance between the
Standard Oil bank and the govern
meDt, the alarming increase and
growth of the trusts. opposition to
the Hanna ship subsidy scheme, OPP
position to the generally credited
Anglo-American alliance and the Hay
PauncefOte treaty, opposition to the
British war of aggression in South
Africa, opposition to the abrogation
of the Monroe doctrine and opposition
to the Mckinley program of abandon
ing constitutional government in this
country and remodeling it upon the
English theory, with it's outlying
colonies to defend and an immense
army and navy for the cure of dis
content at home and instruction
abroad, and opposition to McKinley's
abandonment of free trade for Porto
Rico
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13
OUR DUTY TO PORTO RICO.
From President McKInIey's Mes
sage to ConRress.)

sage to Congress.)
Since the cession Porto Rico has
been denied the principal markets she
had long enjoyed, and our tarifs
have been continued against her pro-
duets as when she was under Spanish
sovereignty. The markets OF Spain
are closed to her products except upon
terms TO which the commerce OF all
nations Is subjec The island OF
Cuba, which used TO buy her cattle and
tobacco without custom duties, now
imposes the same duties upon these
products as from any other country en-
tcring her ports. She has. therefore
lost her free intercourse with Spain
an Cuba, without any compromising
benefits in this market Her coffee was
little known and not in use by our peO-
pie. and, therefore. there was no de-
mand here for this one of her chief pro-
ducts. The markets of the United
States should he opened up to her
products.
''Our plain duty IL to abolish all
customs tariffs between the United
states and Porto Rico, and give her
products free access to our mar
kets.''
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

WHISPERS of opposition to the re-
nomination of Mckinley are going
the rounds. OF course such talk is
reasonable, but an irritated people
will sometimes indulge in that sort
of treason.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

MCKINLEY used to talk good deal
about the flag. The people of Porto
Rico are now wondering what the
flag they welcomed so heartily means
10 them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

Accidents come with distressing
frequency on the farm. Cuts, bruises,
stipgs, sprains. DR.. Thomas Eclectric
Oil relieves the pain instantly. Never
safe without it. For sale by Mar
shall & Fisher, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

The trusts continue to assassinate
the earnings of the people and the adj
ministratiOn is so lusy in governing
our foreign posses sions that 1t has no
time to look after such small matters
at home
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

The democratic voters of the city Of Rock
Island are requested TO meet in their respect
i've wards Saturday evening, March 10. al
O'Clock. to nominate one candidate in each
ward for alderman, and to elect three mem
hers OF the city-townsbip committee. and to
choose delegates to the city-township conven-
ton The csucuses will be held in the Fespec-
tive wards follows:
First ward-Mrs- Biobs store, sol Fifth
street.
second Ward-Stodd s hall
Third ward-Darts building, 1914 Third ave
Fourth Wsrd-Frick s. Kautz's livery stable.
Fifth Ward-Hosc house on Twenty-second
street
Sixth Ward-Christi3n chapel
Seventh Ward-Old No. school house.
The basis of representation will be one dele
cate to each 20 votes or major fraction there
Of east for the democratic national ticket In
1886. Each ward is entitled to delegates as
Toll
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

of permitting the use of firearms.
One boy of z years shot and killed his
mother. and another of the same age
inflicted mortal wounds on his
brother.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

CHICAGO has within two days pre-
sented two sorrowful instances of the
folly of the never-to-be-taught fool par
ent who INDUCES his child to the extent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13
Fright THE WRONG OR DEFEAT
IN NOVEM
Editorial Chicago TImes-HeraId,
Administration Paper, Anent
House 10 Per Cent Porto
Rican TarinD

n this wrong IS persisted inf the
republican party in congress, through
false pride or in obstinate servility TO
the mysterious power behind the house
bill. eEacts its Porto Rico tariff law. It
will become Ihe overshadowingi issue in
the presidential campaign. Here in the
west we know that such a tidal wave
of popular indignation would sweep
across the prairies that the democrats
would capture the house OF represent
atives even IL they did not defeat Pres
inent Mckinley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

REPUBLICAN, senators may make a
fuss about the Porto Rico tariff bill,
but Hanna has told them what to do
and they will obey his orders.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13
DR.. E. VALENTINE HEaToN.
This 10 the Gentleman Who is Entitled to
All the Credit for All the Numerous
Cures That are Being Effected
at the British Medical In
stitute. 1909 Second

All the CrG0iE lOr All Iuo NutnGEOu9
Cures That are Being Effected
at the British Medical In
stituts. 1909 Second
A staff of eminent physicians and
surgeons from the British Medical In
stitute have at the urgent solicitation
of large number of patients under
their treatment in this vicinity es-
tablished a permanent branch of the
institute in this city at No. 1902
Second avenue.
These eminent gentlemen have de-
cided to give their services entirely
free for three months (medicine ex-
cepted) to ali invalids- who may call
upon them for treatment between now
and March Is. These services consist
not only of consultation, examination
and advice, but also of all minor sur
gical operations.
The object in pursuing this course
is to become rapidly and personally
acquainted with the sick and the af-
fiicted. and, under no condition what
ever will any charges be made for any
services rendered for three months to
all who call before March 10.
The doctors treat all forms of di-
sease and deformities and guarantee
a cure in every case they undertake.
At the first interview a thorough ex-
animation - made, and, if in durable,
you are frankly and kindly told so,
also advised against spending your
money for useless treatment.
Male and female weakness, cartarrh
and cartal rhal deafness, also rupture,
goitre, cancer, and all diseases of the
rectum are positively cured by their
new treatment.
DIR. E. Valentine Heaton, the chief
consulting surgeon of the institute,
is in personal charge.
Office hours from a. N. till s p.
IN. Not open Sundays.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

1 would respectfully announce that 1 will
he candidate for township assessor, at the
coming town election. sub ect TO the decision
OF the democratic city convention.
J. R JOHNSTON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

Delegates elected in their respective wards
will assemble at Turner hall Tuesday evening.
March 49, al o clock to nominate candidates
for one supervisor, two assistant supervisors.
assessor aud collector, and select a chairman
OF the city-township committee, and transact
such other business as may properly come be-
fore said convention. w. G. MAUCKER,
Chairman City-Township Committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

hereby announce myself a candidate for
the democratic nomination for township col
ectOr. and solicit the endorsement OF my
friends. FRED WHISTLER
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13
Announcement.

termned TO become a candidate for the demo-
cratic nomination for the once OF township
collector. and to that end respectfully solicit
the support of all who deem me worthy and
deserving. B. II. KIMBALIA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

When you want something to heal
a burn, or a sore, or a cut, why not
try Banner Sslve, which is guaranteed
the most healing ointment in the
work. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

DEMOCRATIC city-township conven-
ton tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-13

Il believe the Porto Rico tariff bill
is unconstitutional and violates all our
agreements with and pledges to the
Porto Ricans- Ex-senator Eduunds-
Il regard the bill tthe Porto Ricau
tsrinD as a most serious departure from
the right principles. '-Ex-President
Harrison.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-09-22
The monthly cotton report ia

The monthly cotton report is-
sued by the United States De
partment of Agriculture, on Sep
tember 10th, gives the average
condition of the cotton crop, on
September 1, to be 68.2 as com.
pared with 76, on August 1, and
6s.5 on September l, 1899. Texas
was the only State which com
pared fsvorably with an average
crop, and on the day the report
was published comes the account
Of the terrible storms along tho
Texas coast and extending into
the interior. 1t is too early yet
to estimate the damage to the
cotton crop from these storms,
but the feeling in New York
especially va. that the damage
was enormous, many authorities
estimating the loss as high as
a half million bales. This has
caused = decided advance in the
price, of cotton, and taken with
the government report makes
certain that cotton will sell high
er than it has done for many
years.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-09-22
Pointed Paragraphs.

Oivility is priceless possession,
yet it costs nothing.
Neptune's coat of arms must
be the crost of q wave.
The moro the average man stu.
dies love the less he knows about
il.
If you would tire your friends
blow your own trumpet continu.
ouSly.
The mule iS the most stubborn
of all animals-but man is a close
second.
If the wages of sin is death no
man can possibly manage to live
on the wages.
Some lawyers receive a larger
fee for keeping quiet than others
do for talking.
The man who goes where duty
calls, usually goes home after
business hours.
Girls should set good examples
for the young mon who are al
ways following them.
In accord with the eternal fit.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-09-22

The excellence of the agricul
tural schools, colleges and ex
pertinent stations of this country
is commanding wide attention. A
striking bit Of proof to this effect
is that the government of the
Argentine Republic has sent TO
this country fifty of its young men
to profit by what we thus have
provided. An agricultural wri
ter, commenting on this, regards
it as unfortunate that We have
room for these young men. "Every
faculty Of our agricultural col
leges should be taxed to the very
utmost with an attendance OF
young men and women from the
farms of the United States" There
certainly is not yet the home ap
probation of these institutions
that there should be.-Agricul-
turist.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-09-22

Mr.: w. A. Hines Of Manchester, Ia,
writing Of his almost miraculous es-
cape from death, says: Exposure af-
ter measles induced lung trouble,
which ended in Consumption. had
frequent hemoFrhages and couRhed
night and day. All my doctors said |
must soon die. Then 1 began to use
DR.. Kings Now Discovery for Con-
I would not be without 10 oven il il
cost $500 bottle. Hundreds have
used 1t on my recommendation and
all say it never fails to cure Throat,
Chest and Lung troubles" Regular
size SOC and $1.60. Trial bottles free
at Crawford Bros. drug store. 4.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-09-22
Corn is evidently becoming

Corn is evidently becoming
more and more king. Still another
use has been found for the corn
plant. "The latest discovery is
that an almost perfect substitute
for rubber may be obtained from
it. Indeed it is claimed that this
product of the corn plant is supe-
rior for some uses to the best
Para rubber. Add to this the
fact that this corn rubber can be
produced for 6 cents a pound,
and it will readily be seen that
the monopoly of the tropical
Countries in the rubber trade will
soon be broken. There is the
chance that under more extended
tests this solidified juice of the
corn stalk may not prove to be
up to the mark of the hope that
thus has been raised for it, al
though so far everything looks
favorable in the extreme.-Scien
INV. ...r.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-09-22

nets Of things the scales of the
fish should weigh the most.
Many woman who can speak
seven languages hasn't husband
to growl because she can't sew on
a button.
Flowers that are open to every
bee and lips that are free to be
kissed by any one soon lose their
desira";litv.
During the courtship many a
man thinks he has discovered an
earthly angel, but after marriage
his thoughts may not be suitable
for publication.-ChicagoN News.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-09-22

Comes from DR.. D. B. Cargile
of WashIta, l. T. He writes ::
-Four bottles of Electic Bitters
has cured Mrs. Brewer of scrofula,
which had caused her great suf-
fering for years. Terrible sores
would break out on her head and
face, and tho best doctors could
give no help but her cure 10 com
plets and her health 10 excellent" :"
This shows what thousand have
proved,-that Electric Bltters is
the bes blood purifier known. lts
tho supreme remedy for eczema,
tettor, salt rheum, ulcers, boils
and running sores. 1t stimulates
liver, kidneys and bowels, sxpels
poisons, helps digestion and builds
up the strength. Only 5Oc. Sold
by Crawford Bros. Druggis
Guaranteed.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-09-22

No IL, leaving Lancaster $50 a. m. makes
close connectlO lOu at Chester with Soulhcrn
hdilWaS 30 30 Tor Charlotte and points north
ana ScabOard Air Line Atlanta Special" for
Auanta and points vest Also with Ca, ol ma
q Southwestern Ry. No. 10 for Lenoir, n C.
ana Intermediate points, and Southern Rail.
way No 33 for Colum bia and points south
40. u, leaving Chester ~ a. m connects
with Soul ihetn Ry, No. SO from Col ImbIa ana
points south, ScabOard Air Line Atlanta Spe.
CiaI from Northern and Eastern POINTS and
southern Ry, No. 80 from Northern and East.
sFu points, ana at Lancaster with y Z. & G. r.
for BlaCksburg. "
No 10, leaving Lancaster s 30 D. m. connects
al Lancaster with s. q. & G. r. from Camden
and Marion, Southern Ry No. 80 "a Chester fnp
Charlotte and points north.
No 10, leaving Chester stOp M. connects a,
ohester with southern Railway No "a from
Columbia and points south
LEROY SPRINGS.
D. M. n EATH, President.
Genn. Pas. Agent.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-09-22
The Appetite of a Goat.

Is crNied by all poor dyspep-
tics whose Stomach and Liver
are out of order. All such should
know that DIR. Kings New Life
Pillf, the wonderful Stomach and
Liver Remedy, gives a splendid
appetite, sound digestion and a
regular bodily habit that insures
perfect health and great energy.
Only 25c.at Crawford Bros. Drug
Store. 4
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-09-22

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RAs. ASd A-Nsw YorA and IisyidA kz-
SSo. psAyt9grSom slsSpaIs SNFS hSSRSeA
A29ustA 6aQ HSw York.
sKN4mea dEewingEQora slSsping ears -
Naeh Pert Tampa, Jacksonville eaVaanA
W2Shtn gton and New York.
ellmGa sleeptng oars between ohArlotAa aoa
At1hmond Dining oars between OhaSfStbs
Hos. rs and Ss-~U s. Fast Mail. TArsuaA
{ehme9 dTawiA groom bVlfSt sleSpina SAfS -
eNesa Jacksonville and New York And ~
SaA dSaPing oars between Augusta and ahaS-
ReS. UtnHR ears serve All nakls spr0Nto.
teIHsa s9AptAg cars between JscksoAviHO
80 OespPhiNl s80ebte daily bStWSsn tAskSsa.
SteS eSA otaotnRAa, Via AshsVtiIS.
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wosAinVton, D. q wAshiAa atoa, BE.
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Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-09-22
For tho ENTERPRIsE,
For the ENTERPRIsE.
Heath Springs Hsppenings-Per.
sOnal Paragraphs About Some
Of Its People.

sOnal Paragraphs About Some
of Its People.
The cotton seed buyers here
have had several local wars m
seed the past week, running tho
price of seed to = dollar per hun
dred.
Mr.. S. Nicely Miller of Colum-
bla came home sick on last Tues.
day. We are glad report that ho
seems much improved at pres.
ent.
School opened hore on Monday
with S. w. Garrett and Miss
Louis s. Perry as teachers.
Nessrs. Otis McMurray and
Vcrna Craig of Jackson ham visi.
ted Mr.. u. F. Robertsons tho past
week.
Miss Matilda Croxton of Ker-
shaw is in the city.
DR.. w. O. TwItty and Mr.. @. l..
Hammond of Kershaw visited
relatives here on Sunday.
MIR. John Adams of Lancaster
was in the city the past week.
Miss Essie Patterson came
home from an extended visit to
Camden this week.
Mrs. H. p. Griffith. of Gaffney
ia visiting he parents hero Mr..
and Mrs. Z. T. Twittv.
Mr.. w. Bryant Knight was in
the city several days this week.
Mr.. M. S. Beckham is buying
seed for j E Creed. Mr. Oscar
Therreil for A L Mobley.
Mrs n A Gilbert has sold her
place here and moved to Now
berry.
Messrs w II Reed, Chalmers
Williams and J Henry Therrsll
spent Sunday in Lancaster.
Mr. Andrew Gregory of Lam
caster was in town the past week.
Mr. Ellie Bennett has accepted
position Mr. j p King in the
depot.
Miss Daisy Bruce returned
from an extended visit to her
sister Mrs Ed Truesdell in Cam
don this week.
Rev d A Phillips has beon as.
. sistIng In a protracted meeting
In KershGw the past week.
The sound of the saw and ham
mer is heard on every hand in
Heath Springs those days.
Mr. Roy Brown leaves on Mon.
day to enter Rock Hill high
school.
Cotton brought eleven cents
very freely here the past week.
Miss Alice Perry left tho past
week TO teach in the Sumter
school where she taught last
year.
Miss Maggie Tompkins Is in
the city. Elouise.
Heath Springs, S O, 9-21.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-09-22

The State Press association met
at Harris LithIa Springs this
week and number Of the editors
left Thursday for a trip to Old
Point Comfort, Va.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-09-22
Saturday, Sept. %, 1900.

The first estimates of the loss
OF life and destruction of property
In Galveston and vicinity were
far short of the facts. Governor
Saver now estimates the loss of
life at 10000 and the loss of pro
perty at $2O,OOO,OOO.