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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-02

w. S. Whedon, cashier of the First
National bank of Winterset, Iowa, in
a recent letter gives some expert,
ence with a carpenter in his employ,
that will be of value to other me.
chanics. He says: Il had a carpen.
ter working for me who was obliged
to stop work for several days on ac.
count of being troubled with
diarrhoea. l mentioned to him that
had been similarly trouble and that
Cham berlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy had cured me. He
bought bottle of it from the drug
gist here and informed me that one
dose cured him. and he is again at
his work" For sale by all druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-02
Does Gomez Agree with Your

If not, drink Grain-O-made from
pure grains. A lady writes: The
first time made Grain-O 1 did not
like it. but after using it for one week
nothing would induce me to go back
to coffee" 1t nourishes and feeds
the system. The children can drink
it freely with great benefit. 1t is the
Strengthening substance of pure
grains. Get a package today from
yoIr grocer, follow the directions in
making it and you will have a deli
sious and healthful table beverage for
old and young. 10 and % cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-02
An "Apache Kid"

The many friends of II. w. Riess,
formerly of this city. but at present
stationed in the regular army at Fort
Apache, a. T., will be pleased to
learn that he is the happy father of a
daughter who was born there May Z.
and christened May 81 by Rev. Paul
Meyerhof, a Lutheran missionary
among the Indians. She received the
name of Margaret Henrietta Caroline,
after the late Mrs. George Riess, of
this city. and her great-grandmother,
Mrs. Henrietta Geertz, residing with
Mrs. George Gumtow, 1925 Eighth
avenue, this city: The sponsors were
her grand mother, Mrs. George
Schlerf. of Washington, Miss HenIi-
eta Schlerf, of Washington, and Miss
Ella Sheldon, of Apache.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-02
Prospsat PARK.

This fine pleasufe resort now open
for the season. Band concerts Sun
day afternoon and evenings. Music
and dancing every Wednesday and
Saturday nights. New refreshment
Pavilion open. Roller coaster, boat.
ing, fine new artesian. we'll. Special
accommo ations for picnic parties.
Fine resort for children. Mexican
burro riding, trick bears, herd oil
elk, etc. Five-cent fare to Prospect
park from any part of Rock Island or
Moline
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-02
c. E. FISHER A BENEDICT.
Former Rock Islander WEEDS Miss Jo-
sephine stout of Ottawa.

1 sepnlue stout OF ottawa.
| The Ottawa Journal of May % con-
tsius the following item of local in
terest, the groom having formerly
been engaged in the drug business
here as a memb Der of the firm of Mar
| shall & Fisher:
1T very seldom happens that a
person can leave town for the pur-
pose of getting married but what
some one knows about it, but an ex-
ception to the rule occurred yester-
day, when G. Z. Fisher and Miss
Josephine Stout were united in mar
riage at the home of the brides sis
ter, Mrs. Maggie Root, in Chicago.
The first inkling the people of Otta-
wa or even the most intimate friends
had of the marriage was when the
license appeared in last evenings
Chicago papers. The bride is the
daughter of DR.. Joseph Stout. of this
city. After short wedding trip Mr..
and Mrs. Fisher will return to Ottawa
to reside"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-02
Ride In the Country.

Fourteen mem bers Of the business
mems class of the Y. NJ. c. A. took a
bicycle ride into the country last
evening. They had supper with Charles
Kite mile west of Milan. On the
return trip they were accompanied
from Milan to the city by Rev. j. B.
Rutter. of Milan, who had the mis-
fortune to run into a barb wire fence
and severely cut his hand
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-02

For two years Ira w. Kelley. of
Mansfield. Pa, was in poor health on
account of kidney trouble. He con-
suited several physicians and spent
considerable money for medicines
without obtaining relief until he tried
Foley's Kidney Cure. and now writes:
Il desire to add my testimony that it
may be the cause of aiding others"
All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-02

Is often hidden by unsightly PIN
pies, eczema. letter. erysipelas. salt
rheum, etc. Bucklen's Arnica Salve
will glorify the face by curing all skin
eruptions, also cuts, bruises, burns,
boils. felons. ulcers, and worst forms
Of piles. Only % cents box. Cure
guaranteed. Sold by Hartz & Ulle-
meyer, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-02

A fatal policy is to neglect back.
ache or other sign of kidney trouble.
Foley's Kidney Cure is sure remedy
for Bright's disease. diabetes and
gravel. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-02

Fatal mistakes are made by those
who do not heed the earlier symp-
toms of kidney or bladder trouble
that often end in Bright's disease or
diabetes. When Foley's Kidney Cure
makes the kidneys well, how foolish
it is to delay. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-02
Quick Relief for Asthma.

Miss Maud Dickens, Parsons. kas.
writes: II suffered eight years with
asthma in its worst form. l had sew
eral attacks during the last year and
was not expected to live through
them. / began using FoIey's Honey
and Tar, and it has never failed TO
give immediate relief" All drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-02
Shake Into Your shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease, powder for the
feet. 1t cures painful, swollen. smart
ing, nervous feet. and instantly takes
the sting out of corns and bunions.
It's the greatest comfort discovery OF
of the age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes
tight shoes feel easy. 1t is a certain
cure for sweating, callous and hot.
tired. aching feet. Try it today.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores.
BY mail for % cents in stamps. Trial
package free. Address, Allen s.
Olmsted, LIE Row, n. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-02

Backache should never be neglected.
1t means kidney disorder. which. if
allowed to run too long. may result in
Bright's disease, diabetes or other
serious and often fatal complaints.
Foley's Kidney Cure is guaranteed
for the kidneys. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-02

The curves that are to complete the
track improvements of the Tri-City
Railway company in Rock Island are
being distributed at various points
along the system where they are 10
be used and where they will be put in
shortly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-02
A Wealth of Bea uty

W VI 4IINOOaNOgfIIEI
Pres. Board of Local improvements
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-03-18
DAMAGE SUIT SYNDICATE
1T is ALLEGED TO HAVE BEEN Or
GANIZED FOR EVIL PURPOSES.
Dozen or More Persons Charged with
COnspiring to Obtain Money
by False Pretenses.

CHICAGO, March lit is said that the
day will investigate an alleged syndicate
organized for the purpose of defrauding
the city of Chicago and many large cor
porations by fraudulent damage suits. 1t
is said the evidence gathered by City At
torney Ryan against a dozen or more per-
sons interested in this combination is so
direct and positive that indictments are
sure to follow. The evidence of a conspir-
acy is plain, it is declared, that it will
take less than an hour to present the case
TO the grand jury, and several indictments
are expected on charges of conspiracy to
defraud, perjury and obtaining money by
false pretenses. On the list of defendants
the names of twelve individuals who have
filed suits for alleged damages against the
city of Chicago, street railway companies
or railroad corporations.
One attorney is said TO have been instru-
mental in filing nearly all the suits, and
nearly all of the plaintiffs have lived or do
row live at the same street number. The
suits filed by these plaintiffs asked for
damages amounting to a total of 5000 600
The Chicago. Burlington & Quincy Rail-
road Company, the Northern Pacific Rail-
road Company. nearly all the Chicago
street-railway companies. the Illinois Steel
Company and the city of Chicago are said
to be interested in the prosecution OF the
syndicate. It is said that City Attorney
Ryan has secured a witness who was for
merly member of the combination, who
Gill tell the grand jury all about the al
legged conspiracy to defraud The story
promises to be one of the most remarkable
or the kind ever told to grand Jury.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-03-18
MExIC0'S GRAND CANAL.
First step of the Great Sewerage Sys-
tenn Omcinlly Completed.

CITY OF MEXICO. March 1.-THE grand
canal, part of the valley of Mexico drain
age system, was inaugurated to-day with
much ceremony. The invited guests in
Guided President Diaz and his Cabinet, the
Supreme Court judges. members of the
diplomatic corps, city officials. the Superior
Board of Health, Sir Weetman Pearson;
contractor for the canal, Governor Villada,
OF the State of Mexico, bankers and journ-
alists. The party went early in the morn
ing to San Lazario. on the outskirts of the
city, where the ceremony of opening the
gates of the canal. connecting with the
sewer system of the city, was performed
by President Diaz, who declared the canal
open.
The entire party was then taken in
steam train TO the terminus of the canal,
thirty miles away TO the mouth of the
great tunnel connecting with the canal.
At that point a banquet was served and
speeches were made congratulatory to
President Diaz for the successful carrying
out of his idea, and to Sir Weetman the
contractor. There was a large display of
troops and military bands played along
the line taken by the presidential party.
The work has occupied nearly eleven years
during which time the government has
given the project its constant and liberal
aid. The work of draining the valley of
Mexico is now completed and il remains
merely to construct the sewers of the city
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-03-18
SCHOOL OF FORESTRY.
New Departure at YaIe-Changes I'm
the English Department..

NEW HAVEN, Conn, March 17.-At a
meeting of the Yale corporation. just held
here. the gift was announced of $4,000 to
Yale to found a school of forestry. The
donors are Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Pinchot, of
New York city, and their sons, Clifford
Pinchot Yale 1889. and Amos r. E. Pinchot,
Yale, 1898. This school will be a new de-
parture at Yale. The founding of it has
been due to President Hadley and to Gift
ford Pincnot, who is at the head of the
division of forestry of the Department of
Agriculture at Washington. Mr.. Pinchot
was one of the first Americans to take up
the scientific study of forestry. The cor
poration confirmed the selection of Henry
s. Graves, Yale, 1892, as the head of the
new school. Mr.. Graves is now Clifford
Pinchot's first assistant at Washington
He is the son of DR.. Graves, of Andover
Academy. The school of forestry will, for
the time being. be located in the house of
the late Prof o. c. Marsh. Mr.. and Mrs
use of a large tract of land in Pike county,
Pennsylvania, for practical demonstration
In forestry during the summer vacation
months of Yale. In other words this land
Yale school of forestry. The use of the
land is given to Yale for period Of twen-
ty-one years.
The changes in the English department
Of the college recommended by the faculty
were approved, that all sophomores are
required to take five and be allowed to take
six of ten subjects, as follows: Greek
Latin, mathematics co. history, chemistry
physics, English, French and German.
The introduction of two mathema-
tics courses is to permit of the earlier
study of calculus, by students who in
tend to study applied sciences. A radical
departure is the abrogating of the require
ment of the study Of philosophy In the
senior year.
The appointment was made of the Rev.
Charles Cutler Torrey, Phi. D.. now
Theological Seminary, to the chair of
Semitic languages in the academic depart
ment- The chair has been vacant since
1891, by the resignation Of Professor Har-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-03-18

years, but latitude is allowed within fixed
limits to certain dealers whose trade ac-
tually requires them to use a certain
amount of foreign made paper. In such
cases, however, the dealer is restricted to
a limited number of designs and must pur-
chase the same through the combination
Consul Wilbour, of Dublin, in discussing
the same matter in a report to the depart
ment says that in order for American wall
papers to compete, it would seem neces-
sary for the United States makers to
reach some agreement with the combina-
ton. He says there is a class of paper
made in the United States which is imi-
tated in Great Britain and Germany but
is not so good. These papers are in gloss
or satin finish and can be sold at reason
able prices, while the limitations cost very
much more. In order to suit the English
market the American papers should be
made twenty-one inches wide, instead of
eighteen and twelve yards long instead of
nine yards.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-03-18
LEARY ABOLISHES SLAVERY.
Text of the Proclamation Issued by
the Naval Governor of Guam.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE follow
ing proclamation has been issued by the
Governor of the Isle of Guam:
''To the Inhabitants of Guam-In issuing
the decree the government desires and ear
nestly invokes divine blessing and guild
ance in its official action and in the daily
pursuits and occupations of the citizens
of Guam.
by the cession of the Isle of Guam to
the United States of America, ali of the
authority, power and responsibilities of
sovereignty were transferred to this gov
eminent and in transforming and organic
ing the new political power the surest and
Speediest route to success, prosperity and
happiness for the inhabitants of this island
is by benevolent assimilation to the funda-
mental principles that constitute the basis
of free American government.
Honest labor with just compensation,
dignified by faithful consideration of the
mutual interests and welfare of all con-
cerned, should insure prosperity to this
community; whereas, the existing labor
degrading system of human bondage and
unjust indefinite servitude OF peoples, per-
mitted during the late Spanish control in
this island, Is, In fact, a system of slavery
and as such. is subversive of good govern
ment, is an obstacle of progressive civil
iZation, a menace to popular liberty and
violation of the sacred privileges guaran-
teed by the Constitution Of the United
States.
NOW, therefore,, Dy virtue OF the du-
thority vested in me by his Excellency, the
President of the United States, /, Richard
p. Leary, captain United States navy, Gov
ernor of the Island of Guam, do hereby
announce and publicly proclaim absolute
prohibition and total abolition of human
slavery or peonage in the Isle of Guam on
and after the 22d day of February. A. D..
1900, and all persons are hereby COM
mandei to comply with the requirements
of this proclamation.
I'm witness whereof, hereunto set my
hand and have caused the seal of the
United States naval station, Isle of Guam,
to be affixed.
Done at Angona, Isle of Guam, the 1st
day of January, in the year of our Lord
1900, and of the independence Of the United
States of America the 124th.
RICHARD p. LEARY,
United States Navy, Governor"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-03-18
FAVOR USE OF WHEELS.
English officials VIII Encourage For
nation of Companies OF Cyclists.

LONDON. March T.-Of the s2.Oo0.0OO
which the government purposes to spend
developing the volunteers $250.OO0 will be
spent, at the rate OF SO per man, to en-
courage each regiment TO form company
OF bicyciists. Lord Lansdowne, the secre-
tary OF war. and George Wyndham. the
parliamentary secretary for the War Of
fee, both ride the wheel, and they know
from personal experience what can be done
with the machine the fine English roads.
or course, they do not expect the soldiers
10 use the wheels on the South African
plains or in the Indian hill country. but
they aver that in assembling for home de-
Tense and in concentrating at any point on
the coast batfalions OF bicyclists could
transport themselves and their arms and
ammunition and emergency rations with
less fatigue and with as much speed as
though on horseback. volunteer trained
10 the use OF the bicycle. they claim. would
have at hand for instant use the means of
reaching by a direct road point OF mob
ilization possibly twenty or fifty miles dis
fant. With bicycle IL would be as though
a charger stood ready saddIed at the vol
unfeer's door.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-03-18

WASHINGTON. March 17.-General
Wheeler called at the Navy Department
to-day TO consult with Secretary Long and
Assistant Secretary Allen, who is more di-
rectly in charge of the affairs Of the
islands under naval government, respect
ing the report he was charged TO make
upon the conditions of the Island of Guam
and the administration of Commander
Leary, the naval Governor. The report
itself is not yet quite complete, but the
general read extracts TO indicate its char
acter In substance. he found that the
island was well favored climatically, and
that Ii was of strategic Importance to the
United States: was especially valuable as
a midway coaling place in the long run
from Honolulu to Manila, and that the
people were well satisfied with the change
in their condition. They were OF a docile.
pleasing disposition, and those OF the in
habitants who preserved the traits of the
original owners of the soil were of fine
physique. Considering the extensive re-
forms Captain Leary had been obliged to
inaugurate. he had succeeded very well in
holding the regard of the majority OF the
people OF the island.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-03-18
LIKE THE SIAMEsE TWINS.
Two Infants, with Bodies Joined To,
gether, Born at Cleveland.

CLEVELAND. o.. March H.-Mrs. Isaac
Rosensweig. of No. 2S5 Orange street. this
city, has given birth to girl twins joined
together like the famous Siamese twins.
The infants died soon after birth. The
bodies are joined from the seventh rib to a
roint just below the hips. The left side of
one Of the children is joined to the right
side of the other, the seventh rib of each
being grown together. The stomachs and
bowels of each are separate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-03-18
NEGROES MUST GO.
Committee Appointed to See They Do
Not EIope with More White Girls.

HOUGHTON, Mich. March 17-Citizens
OF Larium. the finest residence suburb of
the big copper mining camp of Calumet.
have appointed a committee to rid the town
OF negroes. Several white girls have eloped
with negroes who We're imported by con-
tractors. and constant trouble has led TO
the appointment OF the committee
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-03-18

Hotel Empire. New York. .high-class no.
tel moderate rates. See ad on Page
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-03-18

SANTIAGO DE CHILLI. March 1.-THE
United States training ship Hartford. Com
modore Farragut's old flagship. which left
San Francisco Jan. 10 for New York.
with $40 men on board under Commander
Hawley and which recently arrived at
Valparaiso has sailed from that port for
Montevideo.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-03-18

an official communique on the subject OF
the wedding ina few days.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-03-18
Princes. stephanie's Betrothai.

VIENNA, March 1.-THE official Wiener
zeitung tomorrow viii announce the be-
trothal of Princess Stephanie. OF Austria,
e Count Elemer Lonyay and viii publish
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-11-08
STAMP BOOKS POPULAR.
Everybody Finds New System Very
Great Convenience.

The scheme of issuing postage
stamps in book form introduced by
the postoffice department, has proved
in every way a success, and the pub
lie is not slow in coming to an appre-
citation of the convenience of system
that enables one to carry supply of
the article in the vest pocket with no
danger of their running together in
mucky weather Local postal clerks
report the books as steadily growing in
popularity and their sales constantly
increasing. The demand is greatest
for the 25-cent book. though the 40 and
97-cent books are also selling well.
Travelling men and business firms
having representatives on the road
are among the largest purchasers. La
dies are delighted with the convenient
method of carrying stamps, and have
almost ceased to buy them loose, as
formerly. Workmen and farmers who
as a rule have no desk conveniences
for keeping stamps in sheets find the
little books very handy and are pur-
chasing largely in this form, while stu
dents and others have to consider
able extent given up the old method
and are taking advantage of the stamp
book innovation.
Designs have been accepted by the
postofice department for new series
of special postage stamps in honor of
the pan-American exposition at Buff
falo next year. The stamps are to be
of the six lower denominations, 1, 2, 4,
5, 8 and 10 cents, and will be on sale
Jan. 1. They will be in two colors, the
border varying in color with the de-
nomination of the stamp, and the CEN
ter design Of all being in black. All
the center designs will show some
form Of transportation. such as the To-
connective, the automobile, steamboat,
etc. These will be the first United
States postage stamps printed In two
colors since some of the very early
issues, and they will be smaller in
size than the Columbian and Omaha
special issues.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-11-08

one philosophical critical work
and Schiller and the poems of Homer
were specified, and in one the
Chautauqua course was followed.
Queen Victoria's Christmas present
of cake of chocolate to each of her
soldiers, that at the time everybody
wanted to make fun of, but which no
body quite dared to do. has had it's use
It may go down into history as a
means of life-saving on the battle.
field. One man in South Africa the
other day was struck by bullet that
might have gone straight through his
heart had it not been stopped by the
Queens cake of chocolate, reposing in
his breast pocket.
Someone has made the interesting
discovery that an overwhelming
majority of women who sing and play
at concerts are of dark complexion
The proportion in this respect is, it is
said, far in excess of that of the dark
to the fair among women generally.
At a recent choral union concert there
were some $50 women in the choir.
and out of these, it is maintained.
there were not more than twenty fair
haired.