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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-09
As to Devyey's Bounty.

The reduction of Admiral Dewey's
bounty by the court of claims seems
to be attributable to the fact that the
men who framed the bounty law did
not consider possible such naval skill
and lighting acumen as Admiral
Dewey displayed. The bounty law
seems to be based on the supposition
that American admirals would steam
about in front of the harbor contain
ing the hostile fleets until these fleets
were ready to come out and give bat
tie. Those who framed it seem not
to have supposed that commander
would defy mines, torpedoes and shore
batteries and sail straight into hos
the harbor in order to attack a fleet
not greatly inferior to his own. For
this reason Admiral Dewey's men
must content themselves with the re-
ward of fleet which attacks an in
ferior. The law under which boun-
ties are dealt ont seems to be in need
of revision.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-09

A San FRANCISCO dispatch says
Miss Wheeler, daughter of Gen.
Wheeler. who went out to Manila as a
Red Cross nurse and worked in the
medical and SUI gical wards caring for
the sick and dying, says there is more
distress and suffering among the
American soldiers in the Philippines
than the people of this country i'm
agine. Americans" said she, ''have
a rather vague idea of what is actually
going on over there. Many have a
notion that the war in the Philippines
is not serious affair, sort of blood
less skirmishiDg. l saw many of my
countrymen die, more than | like to
recall or think about, and it is this
experience that has saddened my life.
When sailed from this port last July
had many messages from mothers
and sisters for sick soldiers in Manila.
l came back with many more commits
sions than were intrusted to me when
l went. and they are all from boys
who died IN the hospital. This is the
hard part of my coming home"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-09
The Worst Yet.

1t is now given out in Washington,
as coming from "a mem Der of the
cabinet" who, by the way. like the
father of the Porto Rican bill, is name
less, that the president urged in his
annual message the removal of
the Porto Rican tariff. mot as
matter of legal right, but of liberal
and humane public policy" But this
| 'mem Der of the ca binet" explains
when congress took up the matter it
was discovered that there were inter
ests in this country-business and
| agricultural-tha poin'ed out the
necessity of a tariff of some sort, las
a distinct assertion and exercise of the
power to impose duties, however
| small, as an assurance that this pow
er was reserved in other cases" And
then this member of the cabinet"
gees on to declare that all would have
been well, and the evidence of the ma
tons generosity suggested by the
president, carried into effect but for
the fact that the opportunity was
seized by the administration $ politi
cal opponents to fasten an instance of
the application of the free trade doc
trine on the republican party. This
would never do, and hence the presi-
dent became convinced of the advisa-
bility of the small tariff of Is per cent.
This is the argument that is put forth
by one who is styled "a mem Der OF the
cabinet" to convince the country that
the course that has been pursued in
Washington with reference to the
Porto Ricans is just and laudable.
Herein are the Inns and OUTS of the
hot
An act that was in the first place re-
garded by the president as ''our plain
duty TO the nations ward. whether
sustained by the constitution or not,
is now to be set aside, not so much
because it is not sustained by the
con ,titution, but because the exer-
else of that plain duty would afford
a source of political capital to an op-
position party. In other words, such
Liberal and humane public policy"
as the president was wont to exercise
to dependency before the world,
must be abandoned, on the theory
that were it permitted, the political
opponents of the existing administra-
tiOu might vindicate themselves by
reason of it. Hence the decision by
the party representatives that it would
be better to exercise the right to tax,
not for the sake of the revenue, but
merely to show that the nation had
that right to levy it.
Was there ever such an exhibition
of boys play in high places, to ex-
press it mildly? IL Is announced in
behalf of the nations executive that
he has turned from the path of plain
duty" as he had already seen and
proclaimed that duty, in order to
avoid the risk of afrording to his po-
litical opponents the opportunity to
criticise his policy.
Glorious spectacle of generous
highminded states manship, let all be-
hold it,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-09
Does 1t Pay to Buy Cheap?

A cheap remedy for coughs and
colds is all right, but you want some
thing that will relieve and cure the
more severe and dangerous results of
throat and lung troub les. What shall
you do? Go to a warmer and more
regular climate? Yes, if possible; if
not possible for you, then in either
case take the only remedy that has
been introduced in all civilized coun-
tries with success in severe throat and
lung troubles, "Boschee's German
Syrup" 1t not only heals and slim
ulates the tissues to destroy the germ
disease, but allays Inflammation,
causes easy expectoration, gives a
good nights rest, and cures the pa
tient. Try one bottle. Recommend
ed many years by all druggists in the
woIld Sample bottles at I. II.
Thomas, druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-09
Democratic Caueuses and Convention.

The democratic voters OF the city CT Rock
Island are requested TO meet in their respect
i've wards Saturday evening, March 10. at g
O'Clock. to nominate candidate in each
ward for alderman, and to elect three mem
bers Of the city-township committee and to
choose delegates to the city-township cOnven-
ton. The caucuses will be held in the respec-
tive wards as follows:
First Ward-Mrs. Biobs store, sol Fifth
street.
second Ward-Stodds hall
Third Ward-Dart 5 building. 1914 Third ave
nue..
Fourth Ward-Fricl K KautZ's livery stable.
Fifth Ward-HOse house on Twenty-SecOrd
street
Sixth Ward-Christian chapel.
Seventh Ward-Old No. s.'hOol house.
The basis of representation will be one dele
gate to each 20 votes or major fraction there
of cast for the democratic national ticket in
1886. Each ward is entitled TO delegates as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-09
AMUSEME TENTS.

Otis Skinner appears at the Burtis
this evening in a new comedy by
Henry Arthur Jones, entitled The
Liars" which ran for four months st
the Empire theatre, New York, last
season, and it will be produced with
the same sumptuous settings and
effects as were used in the New York
presentation. The story of The
Liars" involves y Important charac-
tiers. Mr.. SINNERS supporting COM
pany is larger than it was last season,
and Miss Nannette ComstoCk is the
leading lady.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-09
HoMEsEEKERs' EXCURSION
Via the New Line, d., II. i. ~ N. w. Ry
Feb, 20, March e and go, April and II.

Via the New Line, d., X. i. ~ N. w. Ry.,
Feb, 20, March and 90, April and II.
One fare plus 81. Northwestern
Iowa, Western Minnesota, Northern
Wisconsin, Northern Michigan, North
Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska,
Kansas, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming,
Idaho, British Colum bia, Manitoba,
Montana, Oregon and Washington,
For further information apply to w.
K. JafTray, c. p. & T.. A, 1903 Second
avenue, phone 104O Rock Island, H.,
or J. ID. Sperry, G. p. 81 7. A, PIP
Brady street, phone 461, Davenport
Iowa. l.. +. BERRY, G.. p. A,
Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-09
He Fooled the surgeons.

All doctors told Renick Hamilton,
of West jefferson, o., after suffering
Is months from rectal fistula, he
would die unless a costly operation
was performed; but he cured himself
with Bucklen's Arnica Salve, the
best in the world. Surest pile cure
on earth. 25c box. at Hartz Il III
emeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-09
OUR DUTY TO PORTO RICO.
From President McKInIey's Mes
sage to COngress.D

Since the cesslOn Porto Rico has
been denied the principal markets She
had long enjoyed. and ou- tariffs
have been continued against her pro-
ducts 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 subjected. 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-
teTing 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-
mHnd 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, 1900-03-09
Lingering La Grippe Cough.

G. Vachter, 157 Osgood street, Chi
csgo, says: My wife had a very Sc
we're case of Ia grippe, and it left her
with a very bad cough She tried a
bottle of Foley's Honey aud Tar, and
it gave immediate relief. A 50-cent
bottle cured her cough entirely. Price
25 cents and so cents" All drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-09

The Union is offering for sale Il
pencil that .'multiplies with a slight
twist of the wrist" The Union is to
be commended on being awake to the
needs of its party. Republicans will
find just such continuance exceed
ingly useful in attempting TO figure
republican majorities this campaign
wear.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-09

CONGRESSMAN SULzER, of New York
declared in the house last week that
after the passage of the Mckinley tar
if law. 81 new trusts were organized.
and since the Mckinley administration
has assumed power aud the Dipgley
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-09

Delegates elected in their respective wards
will assemble at Turner hall Tuesday evening.
March Is. at o clock. TO nominate candidates
for one supervisor two assistant supervisors
assessor and collector. and select j chairman
OF the city-township committee, and transact
such other business may properly come be-
fore said convention. W. G. MAUCKER
Chairman City-Township Committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-09
During the past season much has

During the past season much has
been written of the rural drama, Isl
Perkins, which will be presented
here Saturday and Sunday, with Sat-
urday matinee. The company is
headed by the great dialect comedian,
Sam j. Burton, who originated the
role of Isl Perkins seven years ago.
Miss Lille Coleman, who created the
role of Betsy, the hus band-huntipg
widow, and the entire company are
representative performers, who clever
" support Mr.. Burton. Watch for
the parade by the famous Isl Perkins"
band.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-09

Col. CLARK +. CARR, of Galesburg,
who is president of the American
Maize propaganda, sails form New
York City today for Paris. At the
Paris exposition he and his associates
will teach the people of the nations
what palatabl food can he made from
Indian corn. What has become of the
American pork idea?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-09
RIGHT THE WRONG OR DEFEAT
IN NOVEMBER.
editorial Chicago TImes-HeraId.
Administration Paper, ADent
House Is Per Cent Porto
RIcan TarInD

II this wrong i persisted inf the
re -ubiIcan party in congress. through
false pride or in obstinate servility TO
the mysterious power behind the house
bill enacts its Porto Rico tariff law. It
viii become the oyershadow issue in
the presidential campaign Here in the
west we know that such \ tidal wave
OF popular Indignation would sweep
across the prairles that the democrats
would capture the house OF represent
atives even 10 they did not defeat Pres
inent Mckinley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-09

law has gone into effect, 200 of such
monsters" have raised their heads in
the country, with a capital aggregat-
ing 81, 900, 100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-09
\ Little known Fact.

That the majority of serious dis
eases originated in disorder of the
kidneys. Foley's Kidney cure is guar
anteed. Try it today if you re no
feeling well. All druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-09

ONE great objection to free trade in
Porto Rico sugar and coffee grows out
of the fear that the sand and bean
trusts of the United States will not be
nrnfecteH
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-09
Announcements.

At the suggestion OF my friends / have de
termined 10 become a candidate for the demo-
cratic nominate for the ONCE of township
collector, and to that end respectfully solicit
the support of all who deem me worthy and
deserving. Is. II. KIMBALL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-09

l would respectfully announce that l will
be a candidate for township assessor at the
coming town election, subject to the decision
OF the democratic city convention.
j. r. JOHNSTON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-09

hereby announce myself as 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, 1900-03-09
DIR. E. VALENTINE HEAT0N.

This Is the Gentleman Who Is Entitled to
All the Credit for All the Numerous
Cures That are Being Effected
at the British Medical In
stitute. 1902 Second
Avenue.
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 10. 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 nocOndition 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 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.
DR.. f. Valentine Heaton, the chief
consulting surgeon of the institute,
is in personal charge.
Office hours from 9 a. m. till 8 p.
m. Not open Sundays.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-09
THE ARGUS.

IN THE NAME OF j. ". PorTKR.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-04-08

VELOUR PANNE.
New Spring Imporatons Of All Silk Panne VeIvets,
embracing black, white and over 90 shades.
FANCY PANNE lMPRMEE- A very choice assortment in the new pastel
cobings, all silk, very desirable patterns, at
SLSo yad-ral value SITS.
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A Lace Exhibit Without Peer.

n LdCG CXlIDU WItIIOuL fCCj.
Never before il, the annals Of the Lace Trade has there been assembled Sucha magnificent
collection as " nov exhibit. Of high class hcS, embracing tc latest creations OF me most
noted artistic designers, from which Paris nodStS form conceptions M produce Inc mar
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Tofonow the details Of Lace as A costume trimming, consider hTS,R zeal LapS, mort
largely in use to-day than in several decades
We here refer to Renaissance Lac I Russian Lace, to CmnD and other Of ES prominent
character ano Mrn ung gety to- the beautiful. etASm Partisan gowns and enabling the
ai to produce original feature, from the varied adaptations OF landings, gHhndr STptn-
unesg ahOonS incruSatnnH, etc.
From Real LceS turn to the wonderful productions Of the Needle Lace Looms of Swtn.
land, that bring int. existence copies OF ola Neaetan Lac, 50 beautiful Ai enhancing in hny
executed detail OF dgn as o vie WITH and llmSte exec, the notes aS h old Venice.
Here the skilled designer has awiis field for his creative powers, ranging from the delicate
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and connecting strands with wheel, eyeet medallion and quaint gometnc hgMeS
Needle Loom NenNe Lace as W term it, is made in all the dfT:nttormN Of intuSatos,
ga1andS srpcntneS, landings gnoonS, an[wr, etc, in wmt, ivory, hWrt, eu and ocfs
ian entirely new ShadcD
uERRE LACE ROBES.
Complete with corage AMI sleeves, ou snd, at S47S
Lnt Lace Robes. double skirt forming daGey efrt with coslgs and sleeves, bow.
knot and applique designs, S22S0.
LACE NETS.
Lace Nets M always prominent in our Lace Department and attract an evergowhG
clientele. This season wei have eNrLi all previous efforts, and present collection unique in
character and exclusive in many Oft rings
Among the designs are EXTREME French novelties Of Chantly, in large and bold eWcuh 4,
prominently featured in Paris models.
Other Anovr LuS arr to be found In Renaissance FeSa, Aane, Russian, Akntona and
Gupura in widths from IS to +5 inches.
Particular mention is here made Of La Toca Black Silk Point dBPnt Net, As inchet
dress nt4 ~ inches wide, 50 cents yard. wild, Is cents a yard.
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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-04-08

SIMPSON,, CRAWL
Easter Sales in Mag
EASTER EXHIBIT OF
IMPORTED MILLINERY NOVELTIES.
The taste and skill, knowledge and experience that make
AMERICAS GREATEST MILLINERY OUTLET
eliminate in this weeks special exhibit of LADIES' TRIMMED
DRESS HATS, representing the latest Paris ideas, brought out
expressly for our Easter display. All will be marked at very
reasonable prices.
MANY CHARMING NEW STYLES OF
DRESS AND SUIT HATS. FROM OUR WORKROOMS.
Made from late Paris novelties. embody the choicest designs.
The range Of selection is characteristic Of this house.
NEW MPoRTATIoNs OF FLOWERS.
Fine Wreaths. &ontures, large Sprays, Fruits. Berries. Foliage.
exemphy latest Paris styles. and are universally popular.
We WILL OFFER SPECIAL
100 dozen Fine Flower Wrahs, of Buts, Wild Flowers Roses, etc espe-
caIy desirable for trimming Chldren's Hats,
4Sc., 75c., Csc. and $l.25 each.
UNTRlMMED HATS.
We are distributing almost fabulous quantities of Ladies'
and Misses Untrmmed Hats-merchandise of the highest char
acter at the farest prces-far o~utranking in variety, value and
novelty the next best American stock.
This Department ION ft Coor) show, a particularly
large collection Of LADIES' SMPlY TRIMMED WALK.
INC AND OUTING HATS.
The newest creations, extremely stylish, at popular prices
MILLINERY NOVELTIES
First sight OF and first pick from foreign and domestic
novelties is the tribute paid to our Leadership. We show
Large impcr atow Of Millinery Novsts and Oma.
mens lew embrodeis md trimmings sHaw bEds
and rh. ehhuns manes and mouwehne,-
In black, white and all desirable shades, including the pastel
colorings
STRAW BRAID SPECIAL
Another lot Of over 1000 pieces Satin Chip Fancy Brads black. white and
some Is new. Ceirabe shades
~ to n yd. psos-5Sc. per piece.
VELOUR PANNE.
New Spring Importations Of All Silk Panne VeIvets,
embracing black, white and over 60 shades.
FANCY PANNE lmPRlMEE- A very choice assortment in the new pastel
coloings, all silk, very desirable patterns, at
$l.S5 yad-ral value s27s.
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Marh,rrry.

nYNAMOS Nh MOTORS FOR SALE: NEW
~ y SECOND HAND, WANTED, IS X. ".
EDISON DYNAMUS. TIE AMERICAN EI.ECTRI.
4 { MAINTENANCE CO., soi-45S GREEN.
WICu 81.
Sharp County record., 1900-07-20
NINE TICKETS NAMED.

There are nine tickets in the
field for president Of the United
States.
On January q the Socialist
Labor party at Rochester nomi,
mated Job Hartman of California
for president and Max s. Hayes
of Ohio. for vice-president.
On March 6 the Social Demo.
Gratis put up Mt Indianapolis
Eugene V. Dobs Of Indiana for
president and Job Hartman for
vice-president.
On May 23, AT New York, the
De Leon Socialists nominated
Joseph f. Maloney Of Massochu-
sets for president and Valentine
Remmlll Of Pennsylvania for
viee-presldent,
Sharp County record., 1900-07-20
FRANKLIN FLAKES.
Hot! Hot! Hot!

Hot! Hot! Hot!
Some sickness at this place.
Our ball team is getting in
good practice.
Rev. Craig preached to a large
crowd Sunday.
Bill Roberts has a new girl
boarder at his house.
Tom Simpson will open school
at this place Monday.
Prof, Sharp Of Woods was up
to see his Girl Sunday,
Thee Steele of Sidney made a
flying trip to this city Sunday.
Will Wadley made a business
trip to Mammoth Spring this
woek,
Wheat thrcshing is the order
Of the day. W, E. Hill made
over 800 bushels.
Boyce Gully Of Philadelphia is
spending a few days with friends
at Franklin this week,
The farmers have got their
crops about clean, and everything
is moving along nicely.
The rain has gone and the, sun
is sending forth its golden rays
filing all the land with beauty.
Mrs, Kate Gully, who has been
visiting her mother, Mrs. Sallie
Simpson, returned to Little Rock
Monday
A good crowd Of our young.
people attended the picnic at
Violet Hill Saturday. They re-
port pleasant time.
More anon.
CRICKET
Sharp County record., 1900-07-20
ASH FLAT ANTHEMS.

II. f. Semple will start to Wis
consin on a four weeks visit to
relatives and friends soon.
A fine rain last week refreshed
the crops wonderfully and the
farmers have gone to work again
in earnest.
We are glad to know that Mrs,
|, II. Ritchie is getting better,
after a ten days siege Of rheu-
matism and fever.
S, L. Clark and son, Henry,
passed through our town Monday
on their way to- Evening Shade
to attend to some business,
j. w. McLain will commence a
ten days singing school at this
place next Monday at 2 o'clock
p. m. and will teach six hours
each day.
There has been $1,000 worth Of
binders and ouggies sold in this
section in the past six months,
This seems like prosperity has
struck our locality at last.
L. j. Worries, Dr., f. M, and
Mrs. S. A. Cox attended the dis
trict conference at Barren Fork
last week. They report a good
time and lots Of good preaching.
II. II. Langley dropped dead at
his home last Saturday from
heart failure. He will be missed
in this part of the county as he
was an honest, hard-workln9,
and a christian gentleman.
Richwoods township will make
over 1000 bushels Of wheat be-
sides the fine oat, corn and grass
crops, so you see we are getting