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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-14
R||S ON THE SLUMS
Noted Reformer Shows Dark
Side of Life in New
York.
HOMES IN WHICH SUN NEVER SHINES
Being Replaced by Modern Tene.
ments..InstructiVe
Lecture.

Harper's theatre was crowded last
evening to hear Jacob A. Riis in the
second of the Y. NJ. c. A. course of
entertainments on The Battle With
the Sums" The lecture was ac-
companied by vivid stereopticon
views that added greatly to the real
ity of the descriptions.
The Vilest Sums were shown and
| compared with the modern tenement
houses that have, in many cases, dis
placed them.
Narrow alleys and back yards so
walled in that the suns rays rarely if
ever reached the ground; dark and
| filthy staircases and rooms into which
the light of day never penetrated, peo-
pied with dirty unnatural beings, and
photographed with fashlight: Gro wd-
ed dens as seen at midnight where
| chance dodgers paid 5 cents for a
'spot" on which to lie down; rows of
shelves in police lodging houses
where homeless and penniless men
and boys were tumbled in like cord
wood to sleep. All these were shown
and a great deal more, till one
couldn't help wondering what spot of
brightness the dwellers in such places
found to render lif simply endura-
| BILE.
Pathetic Side of Picture.
Many pathetic incidents were told
as of the tenement child sent to the
country who wondered to see how
blue the sky was. and how much there
was of it; and the little girl who, in
the dire eXtremities to which the fam
lily was forced, went to the pawn
broker with her last and dearest treas
ure, dilapidated doll given her at
Christmas by a charitable person.
When the man saw the doll he broke
it's head on the counter and threw the
child into the street, where she was
found.
Mr.. Riis paid nice tribute to Vice
President-Elect Roosevelt for the part
he. had played in Kidding the slums of
New York of some of the worst scourges
while police commissioner of the city.
The new and substantial tenement
houses erected for the poorer classes by
ID. o. Mills and others represent the
most substantial form of charity
They are erected in the most squalid
quarters and furnish meals and
lodging for 90 cents day. They are
not losing investment. for they pay
from 3 to per cent upon the invest
ment, which is considered fair, in
view of the small risk, and the i'm
mense amount Of good done.
ChIIdren's Play Grounds.
The play grounds for children es-
tablished through the efforts of re-
form societies are even more heniti-
cent in their character, for they fur
nish legitimate outlet for the latent
activity of the young that would
otherwise go into evil channels. But
the work is large and much remains
to be done in New York as we'll as in
all large cities. The speaker had a
word to say in favor of more mission
airy work being directed into these
channels and the audience applauded
his views.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-14
Too Much Fresh Air.

Much complaint was heard after
last nights lecture as to the uncom-
Portable condition of Harper's theatre
because of lack of heat, many keep
ing their wraps on throughout the
entertainment. 1t seems that no in
convenience would be suffered by the
management in providing remedy.
A word to the fireman is all that is
necessary. 1t is unreasonable to ex-
pect people to sit for two hours in a
cold house, particularly at the pres
ent season of the year. This COM
plant furnishes only one of the many
arguments in favor of a new theatre,
one embodying all comforts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-14
ANOTHER MURDER
ON HENNEPlN CANAL

Another murder has been committed
on the Hennepin canal, this time at a
camp near Atkinson. The murdered
man was a negro.
1t appears from the one witness of
the shooting, who is negro, that the
dead man was the aggressor.
Witness says that he was walking
in the moonlight, and observed the
two negroes within % feet of each
other. The man who is dead had his
right arm extended straight out and
rigid. The other man said:
"Whaffor you stickin' dat gun at
me?"
As the negro asked this question,
he reached into his pocket and in an in
slant he had extended his right arm.
This was followed by two reports in
quick succession.
The man who is dead fell. The
other ran away
Another negro then came up. being
attracted by the shooting. This ne
gro is brother of the dead man. The
two raised the wounded man. A re-
yolver laid beside him, which they
restored to his pocket. Every cham
Der was loaded. The other man had
fired twice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-14
Katie Departs.

Katie Emmett, the actress, has re-
turned to Chicago. after a stay COW
ering most all of last week at the
Kimball house in Davenport. There
have been reports in circulation to
the effect that Miss Emmett missed
her date here because she had been
tampering with drink, says the Dav-
export Democrat, and that her pro-
longed stay, and the breaking of her
dates, was all due to the manner in
which she insisted N humoring her
appetite in that direction, but the
facts are that she was taken i'll here
and that for several days she was
quite an invalid. 1t was illness and
not intemperance, and she is ready
for the road again.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-14
AMUSEMENT NOTES.

In referring to David higgins and
Miss Georgia Waldron in their new
comedy, "Courting at Green's" which
will be seen at Harper's theatre to-
night. the Kansas City Star of Octo Der
says: "'Courting at GREEN'S" is a
loftier play than MIR. Higgins former
work, AT Piney Ridge He styles
it rural society comedy and it is all
that and more. Its rusticity is not
bucolic, but is tempered by homely
humanity and the society is not of
the ball room variety. There is no
melodrama about Counting at
Green's 1t is a play with plot,
incidents and an atmosphere. The
story is told with q rustic humor that
is brilliant and many of the lines are
worth remem boring. The plot has
been told in the Star and it is only
necessary to recommend Counting at
Green's as clean bright comedy that
contains ample dramatic situations
which were rewarded by unmistaka bic
demonstrations of approval. Mr.. Hig-
gins has mounted his play with sew
eral beautiful settings and the cast is
equally appropriate. Every member
of the company is well cast"
A treat of real enjoyment will be
given theatre goers next Sunday even
ing, when "McCarthy's Mishaps"
company will occupy the boards at
Harper's theatre. The company is
composed of 16 performers. The
play by itself is considered full of
fun, and a continue US laugh is as
sured those who witness the produc
ton of "McCarthy's Mishaps." The
best of specialties will be introduced
by different mem bers of the COM
pany. Barney Ferguson, who is a
feature of the show, is high on the
list of Irish comedians.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-14
Pneumonia PraYantad

Among the tens of thousands who
have used Cham berlain's Cough Rem
edy for colds and Ia grippe during the
past few years. to our knowledge, not
a single case has resulted in pneumo-
MIA. Thomas Whitfield & Co., 24O
Wabash avenue, Chicago, one of the
most prominent retail druggists in
that city, in speaking of this, says:
I'VE recommend Cham berlain' s
Cough Remedy for la grippe in many
cases, as it not only gives prompt and
complete recovery, but also counter
acts any tendency of la grippe to re-
suit in pneumonia" For sale by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-14
The Best Plaster.

A piece of flannel dampened with
Cha M berlain's Pain Balm and bound
to the affected parts is superior to
any plaster. When troubled with
lame back or pains in the side or
chest, give it trial and you are GER
tain to be more than pleased with the
prompt relief which it affords. Pain
Balm also cures rheumatism. One
application gives relief. For sale by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-14
Warning.

Cheap substitutes Of Foley's Honey
and Tar are being forced on the pub
lie by some druggists of the tri-cities.
The principal ingredient of these sub
stitutes is molasses. A druggist who
would offer this cheap stuff to his
customers in lieu of Foley's Honey
allow druggists to impose on you,
who for a little extra profit will en-
danger your health by Offering you
cheap substitutes for Foley's Honey
and Tar. FOLEY d. Co., Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-14
Officers of Court.

Court of Honor No. 81 at its meet
ing last evening elected officers for the
ensuing term as follows:
Chancellor--C. G Kirsch.
Vice carbohydrates Kolls.
Past ChancelIor-J. F. Kramer.
Recorder. II Kerr.
Treasurer-Mary E Corken.
Chaplain-Anna Camp.
Conductor Minnie Staassen.
Guard L. II. Huntley.
Sentry-W. II. Woods.
Organist-Minnie Graham.
Physicians-Drs.C G. L. Foster and j.
E. Assay.
Manager (for three years)-M. j.
Mulcahy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-14
Washington, D. c., Genesee Pure

Washington, D. c., Genesee Pure
Food company, lie Roy, n. Y. Cen
tlemen: Our family realize so much
from the use of GrainO that feel
must say word 10 induce others to use
it. II people are interested in their
health and the welfare of their chill
dren they will use 40 other beverage.
/ have used them all, but Grain-O l
have found superior to any. for the
reason that it is solid grain. Yours
for health. G. T. MYERs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-14
A Keen Clear Brain.

Your best feelings, your social posi-
ton or business success depend large
ly on the perfect action of your stom-
ach and liver. DR.. Kings New Life
Pills give increased strength. keen.
clear brain, high ambition. A rs
cent box will make you feel like q
new being. Sold by Hartz & Ulle-
never, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-14
For Over Fly Yeara

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea. IS
cents q bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-14

A cold, cough or la grippe can be
'nipped in the bud" with a dose or
two of FOley's Honey and Tar. Be-
ware of substitutes. There is moth
ing so good. For sale by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-14

When you want prompt acting little
pills that never grippe use DeWitt's
Little Early Risers. B. II. Bieber,
Hartz s. UIlemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-14

Bright eyes are an infallible index
to youth. nice windows from which
Cupid shoots his arrows. Rocky
Mountain Tea makes bright eyes. For
sale by L. H Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-14
Factory
Removal sale

UNION FACTORY NO. 81
having removed from Mid
dleboro, Mass. to Brockton,
had on hand a large lot of
mems medium and fine shoes
which we bought at greatly
reduced price and will place
on sale at the following re-
duction:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-14

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-14

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Arizona republican., 1900-07-08
MATTERS O FRECORD.

The following instruments. rported by the Phoenix Title Guaranty and Alp stract company, were filed in the office of the county recorder yesterday:
 Mary J. WillcoXen to George [. Col lins, deed to se14, sec 15. tp l n. r 2 e: considera ton. $4,O0O.
 Elizabeth G. Rorton and husband to H. C. Purcell, deed to lot I. block 3 Palo Alto addition, Phoenix; consider ation. $9OO.
 Frank Luke, city assessor and tax collector. to ". K. James. deed to block 21, Neahrs' addition Phoenix: consideration, S1231.
 James $. Day to James W. Collins, bond for ceed to lot of nwA, sec ,, tp l s. W; consideration. S52O
 Aaron B. Levy and wife to Harry CrisweI, de=d to seh. sec 7.. tp'1 n. r 2 e: consideration, S1.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-08
EXCURSIONS WEST FROM c

Kansas City, Mo, July 7.-The vari- ous railroads running west and south west from this city today placed on sale excursion tickets for the benefit of visitors to Kansas City. on account Of the convention. Those persons who have purchased round-trip tickets to Kansas City, which expire July Q. may have them extended to September 90
 by depOsiting them with the railroad agent. and purchasing an excursion ticket to the west, the value of the latter ticket to exceed 8. A large num- Der of persons have taken advantage of the offer and are leaving on trips to points in Kansas. Texas. New Mex leo. Colorado. Oklahoma and Indian Territory. This offer expires tomorrow.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-08
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr. and Mrs V. F. Anderson of Tue son spent two oays in the city. guests of Mrs. s. R. H. Robinson.
 At the Hotel Adams yesterday the following guests registered: Charles Wardn=r. Chicago: J. NJ. Hall, St. Joseph: l.. E. Whitten, Boston; L..
Arizona republican., 1900-07-08
It ItPays to Buy the Best. t.-.-...A

Especially when it comes to Blue Flame Oil Stoves. It don't pay to buy an experiment when you can buy a stove that has been tried by more than 700, 900 people in the United States and over 100 families in and around Phoe- nix The Standard Lighting Co.'S Wickless Blue Flame Oil Stoves are the highest priced in the market, but they are the only time tried proved successful Stove in the market. It has no wick and is easily kept clean. It has no joints to leak. It has a re- movable tank. It is absolutely safe and so simple that a child can run it. It lights quickly. It cooks instantly. It burns common coal oil, such as you use in your lamps, good or bad, with out any possibility of danger, at a cost of about $1.5O per month. Kool, klean and konvenient. NO OIL STANDS IN ANY PIPE AT ANY TIME. We want every women in Arizona to call and see our stoves. We have sold about TAO Standard Wickless Blue Flame sOil Stoves in the valley. We have seven different styles in stock at the follow ing prices:
 2-burner, low frame... ...........S12.0 .00 S-burner, low frame ..... ......... 16o0 2-burner, cabinet frame ........... 15.OO 3-burner, cabinet frame .......... 20.00 3-burner, with step-oven ......... 24.50 Z-burner, with step-oven ......... 29.50 6-burner, with step-oven ......... g.. 50
 Don't fail to call and see these stoves. They are the best thing you can buy for comfort in Arizona. Mail orders given prompt attention.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-08

Cards of thanks, notices pertaining to organizations and societies, church fairs or socials, will not be printed in The Republican except when paid for.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-08

Denver for a song, via the Santa Fe lines Cthe route that made Phoenix fa- mous). every Thursday, at the rate of $55. Come early and avoid the rush.
 F.. w. GILLETT, G. A.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-08

And time is money. The Union Pa cifc makes the quickest time to nearly all points East
Arizona republican., 1900-07-08
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup hes k For chTIdren r5e LfIfng :Cotneg fie child, softens the gums lays all pain, cures wind collie and is the best remedy for 'diarrhoea- Twen- ty-five cents tile
Arizona republican., 1900-07-08

Yes siri Get a NettIeton Shoe next time.
 Itwill pay you. WILSON & wOOLDRID9E, Sole Agts.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-08

Before leaving on your summer vaca-
 tion order a nice suit from Feelings, | the tailor. 39 North Firs, avenue.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-08

Santa Fe California special train. CThe route that made Phoenix Ia mous.) Will run through special train, leaving Phoenix every Thursday morn ing, arriving Los Angeles following morning. Call early and make your Pullman reservations.
 F.. W. GILLETT, G. A.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-08

Ross. B5ston; F. H. Hill and wife, Cananea.
 Among those registering at the Com msrcial yesterday were: William P. Richardson and wife and Charles Woolf of Tempe; D. J. Alherga. Los Angeles, and Joseph Higgins. Mexico.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-08
NEWS
 OF TRH TOWN
PHOENIN WEATHER.

The following weather conditions rre- yalling in Phoenix yesterday were re- ported by the United States weather bureau:
Arizona republican., 1900-07-08
LOCAL BBEVITIES.

Arizona tourists: The Avalon: rooms only 254 South Broadway, Los An geles. Central; reasonable; cleanest.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-08

E. 4. spaulding sells real estate. Of flee No. fl West Adams street.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-08

Yes sir! Get a NettIeton Shoe next time
 It will pay you. WILSON & yTOOLDRIDGE, Sole Agts
Arizona republican., 1900-07-08

Why, men that had been smoking tobacco all their lives were smoking slass."-Chicago News.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-08

San Francisco excursion via Santa Fe lines (the route that made Phoenix famous), every Thursday, at the rate of s4595; cheaper than staying at home.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-08

A BOY.-Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Lawr- ence of East Buchanan street. are re- joicing over the arrival of new boy at their home early Wednesday morn ing
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-10-02

like that man would have who
stands on the brink of deep abyss,
and thinks of throwing himself into
it. | am connected with a concern
which employs six hundred or seven
hundred men, who are now being paid
about twenty per cent more wages
than they ever received before, be-
cause of the prosperity this nation is
now experiencing. In meeting last
winter in Des Moines, leader of the
miners OF the state asked for more
wages than they were then getting,
and stated as a reason for the request
that thenation was in a condition of
prosperity, and further acknowledged
that the prosperity was forced upon
all the inhabitants of the nation, even
those who had not voted for Mckinley
in 1896.
'"The conglomeration opposed to the
republican party declare that free
silver is no longer the Issue, yet
Bryan seems to treat it as if it were
the issue. And why should it not be
the issue, since he would not accept
the nomination for president if the
platform of his party did not con-
tain a reiteration of the. silver plank
Of the platform adopted by the
Chicago convention in 1867" The
speaker then read an extract from a
speech made by Mr.. Bryan in 1896 be-
fore the election, in which he told his
hearers not to vote for him if they did
not believe in free silver, for he would
inaugurate that system if elected to
the presidency. After the election he
made another speech in which he de-
clared that the silver question was not
crushed, but would be revived and
would win in the end. Even this year,
since the Kansas City convention, he
made speech in Topeka, in which he
said he still believes in and supports
free coinage. ''If he is an honest
man." continued Mr.. Waterman, ':and
think he is, he would undoubtedly, if
elected, inaugurate free coinage"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-10-02

ton Of 1898, so that today in the sixth
district their stay-at-home vote num-
bers % to the precinct, while that of
the republicans is 16.
These figures demonstrate that the
republicans have a sufficiently large
stay-at-home vote in each of the dis
tricts to give the ticket a rousing ma
jority and it now remains with the re-
publicans to see to it that this vote
is gotten out. The democrats boast
that they will have every one of their
stay-at-homes at the polls this year.
They have plenty of money to use for
this purpose, while the republicans
are handicapped by lack of funds. We
must depend, in a great measure, upon
the loyalty and patriotism of the peo-
pie to get out the republican vote and
without this vote being polled very
fully this year, the ticket will not re-
ceive such majority as it should"
Chairman Weaver has recently re-
ceived numerous applications for CO.
pies of the constitution and bylaws of
Rough Rider clubs. This indicates
that the voters are taking an interest
in the formation of clubs and it is
a sign of activity on their part which
is highly appreciated blythe commit,
tee.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-10-02

made good run, but the odds were
too much against him.
In 1896, when the democratic party
Inflated itself with populism, declaring
for the free and unlimited coinage of
silver at 16 toll, together with other
visionary and vicious declarations of
the Chicago platform. it was bitter
pill for Capt. Duckworth to swallow.
However, he earnestly nursed the hope
that by remaining regular he might be
of some assistance in helping his par
ty to rid itself of it's populistic heresies
and to return to the democratic teach
ings of jefferson, Jackson and T1lden,
and nourishing this hope he supported
Bryan in 1896. Altho disappointed
that an Overwhelming defeat taught
his party no WISDOM he continued 10y
ally to give it his allegiance until the
Kansas City convention not only re-
affirmed all the populistic vagaries of
the Chicago platform, but in addition
demanded that the fruits of our glori-
Gus victory over Spain should be sur
rendered and that the stars and
stripes should be hauled down in the
Philippines. This was too much of a
strain on the captains loyalty. Those
who know him do not have to be told
that he is loyal to the core and thoroly
American. He believes in the future
destiny and greatness of the United
States, and in accordance with the
teachings and traditions of the old
democratic party he believes in ex-
pansion, and especially now since we
have already honorably and necessari-
ly expanded. Nor does the cry OF
imperialism" and "militarism" excite
in him the least terror. To use his
own language, THAT is too foolish and
absurd to be seriously entertained by
any man that thinks and has conf
dence in the American people,
There are many other democrats
this year that think as Capt. Duck
W run does and who, with him, will
vote for Mckinley, but it is with spe-
cial pleasure that we have the privl-
lege of introducing the captain to our
readers as republican ally in this
national campaign when so much is
at stake. A leader in his party, man
of wide reading and sober thought, his
position in this campaign cannot help
but exert salutary influence towards
the return of righteous judgment at
the polls on the 9Th of November next.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-10-02
REvoLTs FROM RRYANIsM.
Capt. w. A. Duckworth Renounces
Bryan and Will Support Mckinley.

Bryan and Will Support Mckinley.
Keosauqua Republican: Captain w.
A, Duckworth, of this place, like many
other thinking democrats, has become
thoroly disguised with the populistic
tendencies of his party, and in an in
terview with the editors of the Repub-
lican this week gave us permission to
say that he can follow Organism and
its twin sister populism no farther,
and that his vote and influence this
fall will be heartily given to Mckinley
sound money and expansion.
Captain Duckworth, as all our read
ers know, has been one of the most
influential democratic leaders not only
in this county but in this section of
the state. In 1895 he was nominated
by the democrats of Jefferson and Van
Buren, counties as their standard bear
er for the office of state senator, and
in 1894 he was the nominee of the
democrats of this congressional dis
trict for congress, running against the
late Sam Clark. In both of these cam
paigns he put up hard fight and
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-10-02
THE RuRLlNeToN's REPORT.
A Net Increase in Earnings Of Less
Than One Million Dollars.

Chicago, Sept. 29-The forty-sixth
annual report of the Chicago, Bur-
lington & Quincy railroad has been is
sued. 1t contains the following state
ment of earnings and expenses:
Freight earnings, ss2,557,99 in
crease, $3,2S7,657; passenger earn
ings, $10,3S4,40S, increase, $685.
$50; gross earnings, s47535, 42o,
increase. s4,145,995; operating expen-
ses and taxes, $31,422,341, increase,
$3,2S6; net earnings, $16,113,O7S, in
crease, $S59,119.
The report says that at the annual
meeting of the stockholders the rec
concentration to purchase in fee the
roads now operated under leases by
the Burlington in Iowa and Missouri
will be made.