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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-21
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.
4. Cell is back from Chicago.

A Cell is back from Chicago.
Mrs. William Hess is in Reynolds
Fred Mann, of Omaha, is in the
city.
G. Shoemaker is in Chicago on bust
ness.
Mrs. Howard Baker is in Hampton
today.
C. E. Pemble went to Chicago last
night.
Fritz Staassen has returned to
Monmouth.
Miss Anna Major went to Taylor
Ridge today.
Miss Nellie Rounds left for Hot
Springs today.
r. c Imse has ben called to ST.
Louis by the death of his father.
Col. George w. Bird. of Madison.
Wis, is registered at the Harper.
John Waespe left yesterday over
the D., R. l. & n. W. for Portland,
Ore.
Mrs. Jane Slater, of CISCO, is here
visiting with Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Berg
stem.
John Seeley and John Wendt have
gone up to the 'Dosia for 4 2-weeks'
hunt.
Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Searle have a
new daughter at their home on Seven
teenth street.
The Naval Reserves gave success
full dance last night at the Armory.
About fifty couples were in attend
ance.
Hon. Frank Lynch and wife. of
Fargo. n. D., who have been visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred +. Myers, left for
ST. Paul this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. NJ. Marshall. who
have been visiting with their daugh-
ter, Mrs.. w. A. Lovett. returned to
their home at Morrison today.
Mrs. Ellen Cannon is very low with
heart disease at the home of her son,
&. NJ. Cannon, of South Park. The
latter is also confined to his bed.
Robert NJ. Ramsay, son of Judge
Ramsay, is here from Morrison acting
as court stenographer for few days
in the place of II. ID. Blakemore.
Hen. William McEniry departed
last nlght 1or new orleans. lie Will
return in about ten days. accompan-
led by his wife and children, who
have been on an extended visit in the
so nth.
Timothy Wilson lie Quatte, of Chi
cago, promoter of publicity, repre-
senting the Mahin Advertising
agency, is in Rock Island with the
high mission of encouraging manu-
facturers and others to let their light
shine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-21
HIS DEATH SUDDEN.
Jacob n. Britton, of Andalusia,
Succumbs to Attack
of Apoplexy.
AN OLD SETTLER OF THE VILLAGE.

Having Lived There Since 1859, Several
Years Previous TO Which He Was q
Resident of EdgIngtOn TOwnshiP-A
Native of Ohio Survived by widow and
Eight Chndren-Other Obituary.
Death came suddenly to Jacob II.
Britton, one of the old settlers of
Rock Island county, at his home in
Andalusia Yesterday afternoon. his
body being found at 3 o'clock by
neighbors in the rear of his premises
where he had succumbed to an apo
plectlc attack The news of his death
was brought to Rock Island in tele-
phone message to his son, ex-Super-
visor j. q. BrittoD, who was here on
business, and who. with his brother,
John W.. departed Immediately for
Andalusia.
Deceased was a native of Lisbon,
Colum biana county, Ohio, where he
was born Jan. 9, 1924. He settled in
Illinois in 1855. and in that year, was
united in marriage with Julia A.
Gardner, who survives with eight
children. three children having pre-
coded their father in death. Those
living are: Mrs. F. A. Leemau, Mrs.
William Beaumont, Mrs. G. H. Hunt
lev, Misses BERTHE and Katie and
James G. and George Britton. all of
Andalusia, and John w. Britton, of
Rock Island.
Mr.. Britton had been a resident of
Andalusia since 1862, and for several
years previous to that had lived in
Edgington township. He was plas-
terer by trade, and followed this vo-
cation up till year or so ago, when
he gave up active work to spend the
remainder of his days in retirement.
He was the last to die of large fam
Fly of children.
MIR. Britton, as it was custom, per-
formed the chores about his home
yesterday, and appeared in his usual
spirits and health, his death coming
without any war; ing, and proving
a great shock to his family and friends.
He had a wide acquaintance and en-
loved the confidence and respect of all
who knew him. and his demise will
occasion sorrow deep and sincere.
democrat. He was a model citizen
an Industrious honest man.
The funeral services will occur at
ARdalusia at p. M. tomorrow.
other Obituary.
Mrs. George S. Church, who was
born in Rock Island county 81 years
ago. died today at her home in Car
bon Cliff. of paralysis.
The funeral of De Won McGill was
held from the residence, 2514 Seventh
avenue, at 3 o'clock yesterday after
noon. The services were conducted
by Rev. w. S. Marquis, of the Broad
way Presbyterian church, and the
interment was at Chippiannock. The
pallbcarers were Louis Jones, Frank
Davis. f. Morey, II. Platt, Louis
Ullemeyer and F. A. Jones.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-21
Temperance workers Meet.

The w. c. T. u. met yesterday
afternoon at the Y, NJ. G.. A. chapel.
The program rendered under the
direction of Mrs. T. w. Grafton was
of unusual interest. The subject,
Rum and Foreign Missions. was
presented in two able papers-"The
Liquor Traffic in Africa" by Mrs. l..
Z. West, and The Liquor Traffic in
the Philippines, by Mrs. Davis. OF
Davenport. A vocal solo, Saliva
tons Story" by Miss Littig; a piano
solo by Mrs. Wilbur, and forceful
address by Mrs. Grafton completed
the program. At the business session
it was decided to hold district con-
ference of temperance workers in
Rock Island early in MAY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-21
ANDALUsIA AIRlNGs.

Andalusia, March 2I.-There will
be preaching at the Baptist church
next Sunday morning at IL O'Clock by
Mr.. Claypool.
Messrs. James Stewart and James
Carothers were in the village Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. i. Finley have re-
turned home to Reynolds after short
visit
Miss Maude Bouey has returned
from a short visit with relatives in
Rock Island.
Arthur Ballard left Wednesday for
Idaho. to join his brother, H. L. Bal
lard. and family.
Our school closes this week so the
teachers can attend the annual county
institute at Rock Island.
Orie Heath and family moved in the
country near Taylor Ridge. and Oscar
Anderson and family have taken pos
session of the house vacated by Mr..
Heath
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-21
Woodmen Notes.

The membership statement of the
Modern Woodman society for the
month ending Feb. %, shows that So
ciety has 446, S37 benefit and 22,58
social members, or total member
ship in absolute good standing of
400, 422. The report gives the insur-
ance in force as $8l7, 117, 500. The
net gain in membership during the
month of February was 9.65S, carry
ing $15, $40, 500 in force. There are
now Z, 1854 local camps.
Head Consul Northcott has accept
ed the resignation of Rev. j. o. Davis
as state lecturer for Idaho, owing to
his removal to Waterville. Washing
ton.
1t will interest local Woodmen to
know that during the month of Feb
ruary, as reported by Head Clerk
Halves, the receipts of the Modern
WOodman society from all sources
totaled $3.50, 955 81, divided as fol-
lows: Benefit fund, 1865, $685. 5; per
capita tax, $5.455; supplies to local
camps, Sc, S01.57; certificate fees,
81, loo so; miscellaneous, 81 .693. So
total $3.50, 955.54. There were 226
pages of cash entered during the
month, and IL, 4Sreceipts issued by
the bookkeeping department for the
remittances above totaled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-21
HAS FEDERAL OFFICE,
Adair Peasants Appointed Dis
trict Referee in Bank.
ruptcy.
HONOR CONES TO HIM UNSOLICITED.

Rock Island Attorney Named to Succeed
w. H. Foster, of Geueseo, Who is Obliged
to ReIinquish the Duties on Account of
Private Business-SelectIon Made by
Judge c. c. KohIsaat. of Chicago.
Adair Peasants received notice to-
day of his appointment by Judge c.
G. Kohlsaat. of the United States
court at Chicago, as referee in bank
ruptcy for this district. succeeding
w. H. Foster. of Geneseo. The dis
trict embraces the counties of Rock
Island. Henry and Mercer. The hon.
or that has been conferred upon Mr..
Peasants is quite distinguished one,
as in many Instances the referee pre-
sides in the sense of a federal Judge
in the adjudication of important BUSH
ness and financial matters.
Fitness Recognized.
The appointment came to Mr..
Peasants entirely unsolicited, and is
therefore the more a recognition of
his fitness for the responsible Office.
Mr.. Foster has 5een obliged to re-
linquish the referees Office on account
of other professional duties requiring
him to be outside of the district the
greater part of the time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-21
Body Recovered.

After several days search, the re-
mains of Charles Stein. the employe
of the Clinton Bridge and Iron works.
who was drowned in the Wspsie river
last week while employed with the
bridge gang erecting the new bridge
across the river a mile from Big Rock,
have been recovered. The men who
have been dragging the river for the
body of the drowned man succeeded
in locating it about fifty feet from
where the accident occurred, and
towed it to the shore The body was
inferred at Delmar, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-21
The Reward for Farber.

Sheriff Cralle is sending out the fol-
lowing printed notice to cities
throughout the country.
Rock Island, ILL.,, March 10, 1900
$3.50 by the county of Rock Island and
$3.50 Sby the citizens of Rapids City
for the arrest of Arthur d. Farber,
wanted for grave robbery, (was a
student of the Keokuk medical col
lege). Description-Height. 5 feet
II inches; age "a years; eyes. blue
gray, heavy black eyebrows; black.
curly hair: dimples in chin; weight, 155
to 165 pounds; talks quick; when he
left. wore light pants, dark brown
stiff hat. barred vest, tan shoes with
round toes: can grow mustache and
beard; is football player. Arrest,
hold and wire -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-21
L. 9. MCCabe &C Co.
The March Sale OF Muslin Underwear.

Nearly 900 spread second floor
tempting piles of snowy Wilderness Not of them all bears
the sweat shop faint Made light airy factories by well paid
health country and girls, the superior workmanship
style the different articles appeal the
These purchased months
ties with facility for buying at the lowest possible price when
materials than known before
supply for the whole
magnitude of the your choosing may
be gained from the following:
showing SIS different styles Corset Covers
IS different styles of Drawers at Csc to Soc
II different styles of skirts at SOC to ST..
SO different styles of gowns at SOC to ST.
morning possible trading The best
time is about g.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-21
Central eaRue Formed.

Organization of the Central Illinois
Baseball league was perfected at a
meeting held at Springfield yesterday.
The league will embrace six teams,
located at Terre Haute, Danville, De-
catur, Bloomington. Peoria and
Springfield. The schedule for the
season has been discussed, but not de-
termined upon, and has been left to
President Schmidt to arrange. The
season will open May 1.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-21
GASES IN COUNTY COURT.
II. W. Cooper Charged With Violation of
State Factory Law-Other Matters.

II. W. Cooper Charged With Violation OF
State Factory Law-Other Matters.
In the county court this afternoon
a case against H w. Cooper. harness
hardware manufacturer, of Moline,
was begun. The complaining witness
is William Elm. deputy state factory
inspector, who charges that Cooper
employed boys under 16 years of age
without securing proper affidavits as
to their ages. The case was begun
three years ago in a justice court in
Moline.
Yesterday afternoon the jury re-
turned verdict finding James Kelley,
of Moline, guilty of assault with
deadly weapon upon David Smith.
The assault and battery case of Joe
Kelley was then taken up and went
to the Jury at noon TODAY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-21
TWO RAILROAD ACCIDENTS.
suI,chman Monroe and Fireman Madison
Injured.

Benjamin F. Monroe, switchman
on the G., r. l. & p, living at COZ
Forty-fifth street, was knocked down
by striking the viaduct while standing
on top OF a moving stock car last
night and severely bruised about the
face and neck. He was taken to his
home, where DR.. De Silva attended
him.
Louis Madison, fireman on a Rock
Island switch engine, while switching
just above the viaduct last night. was
thrown against the side of the cab by
a lurch of the engine and injured
about the spine. He was conveyed to
his home, 2516 Fifth avenue. where
DR. j. DE Silva gave him the neces-
sarY attention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-21
HoBoEs ARE ON THE MOVE.
Rock Island Entertaining Delegation of
Sons of Rest-Sure Sign of Spring.

The most certain indication of the
advent of spring, aside from the alma
nae, is the presence among US of the
annual influx of tramps. Citizens liv-
ing near the Rock Island railroad yards
report extremely frequent visits from
the gentry, and people passing along
the streets are frequently appealed to
for money by characters who are usu-
ally under the influence of liquor. The
police have it in their power to make
it so disagreeable for this class of fell
lows that they would blue pencil Rock
Island on their route book.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-21
New Banner,

St. Johns society Of st. Mary's
church has purchased a beautiful
banner OF imported damask silk,
with gold EN- broidery. The cost was
sos. On one side is a picture of
St. John. the patron of the society.
and on the other the emblem of the
Western Catholic union. 1t is to be
placed in the church April %. at
which time prominent mem bers of
the church from abroad will be pres
emit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-21
Small RlaZa.

A fire broke out about o'clock last
evening in the Rock Island Lumber
company's mill, but was extinguished
by the employees before much damage
was done. 1t was started by friction
in a machine on the lower floor. Hose
com pa MES No. and No. 3 turned out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-21
A Few of Our Muslin Underwear
Bargains.

Gowns.
Special sale lots of gowns at 81. 97c sec csc,
Csc, SOC. loo and sc.
Drawere.
Special sale lots of drawers at soc, 3ec. CSC,
CSC and I5c.
Skirts.
Special sale lots At 81. SIC, Use, Csc, soc and
20c.
Corset Covers.
Specisl sale lots at 45c soc, CSC, Iec, 15c, Toe
and SC.
For the Children.
Good muslin drawers ut lie, &c and &c
Infants cambria slips. ruffe trimmed, I5c.
Q Child white muslin ski Is. = to years, I5c.
Muslin gowns, ruffie trimmed, ages , to 8
years at 29c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-21
Best of All

TO cleanse the system in a gentle and
truly beneficial manner. when the
springtime comes, use the true and
perfect remedy, Syrur . Figs. Buy
the genuine. Manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup company only.
and for sale by all druggists, at so
cents per bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-21
He FOOLED the Surgeons.

All doctors told Renick Hamilton,
of West jefferson, o.. after suffering
Is months from rectal fstula, he
would die unless costly operation
was performed; but he cured himself
with BuckIen's Arnica Salve, the
best in the world. Surest pile cure
on earth. CSC box. at Hartz & UIl-
emeyer's drug store
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-21
The Spring Opening of Silks and
Dress Goods.

Vely special offerings of SIS inch genuine
Scotch homeSpunS, real values $50. at 81 so
per yard.
Plaid backs for walking skirts, special at
81 80, 81. eS and $3.50 a yard.
Fine cheviot suitings at csc, soc and 75c u
yard.
Handsome black crepons, very special at
csc yard. Big Offering of fancy silks, ele
CANT hemStitched taffetaS, French hrocadeS
and pastel foulsrdS, usually 81. p. Sl.45, Sl.75
and - yard, all ut per yard CSC.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-21

is Banner Salve. It is made from a
prescription by world wide known
skin specialist, and is positively the
most healing saIve for piles. burns.
scalds, ulcers, running sores and all
skin diseases. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-21

Too many people lose valuable time
cold cures. They should take Foley's
Honey and Tar before it is too late.
All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-21
SPECIAL HOUR SALE.

The values are remarkable. Attend
these sales. Note the hour, $50 each
day of this week.
On Monday at 800 ladies' 75c mus
lin gowns at. ...-........-... SOC
On Tuesday at 2:So, ladies' Sl.25
On Wednesday at 2:30. French cor
set covers worth SOC at.......... lee
on Thursday, at 80, ladies dollar
gowns AL. --.-.-....--- 40c
On Friday at 2:So. ladies' e5c mus
lin drawers .''-.'''...'. ioC
On Saturday at $50. childrenS
good muslin drawers. ....-....... &c
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-21
AN AUTOMOBILE FACTORY
Chicago Capitalists May Locate One at
East Moline.

A Mr.. Reuter-. of Chicago, who is
the patentee of a new automobile. is
here in search of a location for fac
tory TO manufacture his machine.
The factory may locate in East Mo-
line. Mr.. Reuter- is backed by Chi
papa cauital
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-21
Going Down Hin.

People suffering from kidney dis
ease feel gradual but steady loss
of vitality. They should lose no time
in trying Foley's Kidney Cure 1t is
guaranteed. All druggists.
Iron County register., 1900-03-01
LITTLE CLASSICS.

Education is the apprenticeship Of
Hfe.-Willmot.
Earth changes, but thy soul and God
stand sure.-Browning.
Earnestness is the devotion of all
the faculties.-Bovee.
Flatterers are the cats that lick be-
fore and scratch behind.-German
Proverb.
The measure of mans learning ia
the amount Of his voluntary ignorance.
-Thoreau.
Ignorance is the curse of God; knowl-
edge, the wing wherewith we fly to
Heaven.-Shakespea
Clear writer's, like clear fountains, do
not seem so deep as they are; the tur-
bid look the most profound.-Landor.
Do the duty that lies nearest to you.
Every duty which is hidden to wait re-
turns with fresh duties at it's back
Kingsley.
Find fault, when you must find fault,
in private, if possible, and some time
after the offense, rather than at the
time.-Sydney Smith.
If people were constant, it would sur
prise me. For, see, is not everything
In the world subject to change? Why,
then, should our affections continue1
Goethe.
Common men are apologies for men;
they bow the head, excuse themselves
with prolix reasons and accumulate ap-
pearances, because the substance Is not
Emerson.
Iron County register., 1900-03-01
A FARMERS STORY.
The Effect of Bad Roads on Country
Life Is DEshearteninEi I'm More
Ways Than One.

Good roads bring the farm close to
the city line. This is what a farmer
in Lincoln county, Wis, has to say
about the effect of bad roads: The
farmers in the town of Russell can
not get to Merrill with a load of hay
or a load of potatoes-the produce
they get their money trom--and by
not being able to market their prod
uce they are compelled to get along
without clover seed, timothy seed,
some choice seed barley or spring
wheat, or some new variety of farm
seed that may be very profitable to
them if they could get their truck to
market when there is a market value
on it. There have been a number of
new settlers to start in this spring, and
while these parties were moving in it
was very common to see one team get
mired and lie down. The first team
that happened to come along would
hitch on to the team and draw them
out. and both teams draw the wagon
through by hitching it to long chain,
allowing the horses to get on solid
ground. 1t takes two days to make
a trip of Is miles. and 1,50O pounds
is big load for good team; so by
the time the farmer gets home he has
been to more expense than the load
brings in the market. He has there
fore given away his load and worked
himself and team for two days for
nothing"
Iron County register., 1900-03-01
OF INTEREST TO WOMEN.

In one of the large Office buildingl
in Boston the electric elevators are
operated by girls.
No married woman in the United
States is compelled by law to take her
husbands name.
Waiter girls in Munich restaurants
work Il to 16 hours day without a
holiday all the year.
There is growing demand in Japan
for female clerks, and a special COM
mercial education to fit them for their
work is being agitated.
Miss Elise Farrell, of Ansonia, Conn,
a college graduate and the daughter
of millionaire, is acting as typewriter
in her fathers Office, in order to learn
business methods.
Capt. Gordon Chesney Wilson, who
was wounded in South Africa, had the
pleasure of being reported by the Brit
ish office on the wounded list as 'Lady
Wilson's husband"
The government of France has
formed an order among the washer
women of the Seine and will give them
diplomas. Twelve medals will be dis
tributed among the most skilled and
faithful.
When Senator Depew wanted to re-
port favorably on a joint resolution
authorizing the president to appoint
q member of the Daughters of the
Revolution as one of the representa-
tives of this government at the unveil-
ing of the Lafayette statue at the
Paris exposition, he was informed that
the French government objected to
women representatives at the fair and
the report was tabled.
Iron County register., 1900-03-01
LESSON FROM MARYLAND.
An Excellent Presentation of the
Economy Effected by the Con-
struction of Good Roads.

A report recently made by the high
way division of the Maryland state
geological survey affords an excellent
presentation of the economy effected
by the construction of good roads. The
report shows that the cost of building
extensive roads is exceedingly small
compared with the saving effected by
the reduced cost of transportation.
The main country roads of the state
are 900 miles. in length, and the cost
of thoroughly improving these roads
being placed at $4,000 mile, which will
provide the best kind of roads, the
total expense to the state would be
$6,0O0,O00. A computation is made OF
the cost of hauling freight from the
farms to the markets. The report
states that "the average distance each
ton of freight is hauled to or from the
Maryland farm is 6.7 miles; the aver
age cost is &c cents mile per ton, or
S1.74 a ton for the whole haul. There
are about 5000, GOO acres of farm land
in Maryland. and there is about one
ton of freight hauled annually per
acre to or from each farm. The total
cost, therefore, of the transportation
is over $s,50O,o00 a year. The cost of
hauling in New Jersey has been re-
duced one-half since the roads were
improved. Therefore, by improving
Maryland roads one-half of this sum
could be saved"
This calculation makes it appear
that the construction of good roads
would effect an annual saving to the
Maryland farmers of over $4,0O0,OOo
every year, whereas the total cost of
building 1900 miles of improved roads
would be but $4,000, 900. The returns
on this investment would be tremen-
dous. This calculation as made in
Maryland applies equally well to Wis
consin and other states. The money
put in good roads pays enormous
dividends Sentinel.
Iron County register., 1900-03-01
Interesting Law Decision.

"Does mortgage on sheep includ.
the wool?' asked correspondent of
the Pacific Rural Press. Its answer is
as follows: "A man gave a chattel
mortgage on a herd of sheep in Kern
county, the mortgage TO cover the in
crease thereof. The mortgager sheared
the sheep and the mortgage claimed
the wool. Suit was brought for its re-
covery, but the lower court ruled
against the mortgage. The supreme
court. in affirming the judgment. has
laid down the law that the increase of
a herd of sheep or cattle or other do
mestic animal means the young OF such
animals, and cannot apply to the wool
in question any more than the chattel
mortgage on a dairy would cover the
butter and cheese to be hereafter pro-
duced."