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Rock Island Argus., 1900-02-07
CHANGED CONDITIONS
New Rules Proposed by Unions
Affiliated With Tri.City Build-
ing Council.
INCREASE IN PAY AND 8-B0UR DAY.

Become Effective in the Three Cities April
Organizations to be Benefited - Con-
tractors Said TO Have Given Endorsement
to the Movement.
Union craftsmen in the building
trades of the three cities have under
taken 4 sweeping change in working
conditions. As one of the results Of
the organization of the Tri-City
Building Trades council, the IS unions
now affiliated with the council-and
this number will likely be increased
to Is or 90 in a short while-have
adopted minimum wage scale which
provides for increases to the lowest
paid members of each craft and the
S-hour day, which substantially
means an increase in wages to all the
members of each craft.
This change goes into effect April
at the time the building season
opens-and with the exception of the
Painters union, which has adopted a
9-hour day and a new wage scale.
both of which 60 into effect March 1,
the following unions will be benefited:
Carpenters unions in each of the
three cities; Twin-City Stone Masons'
union; Twin-City Plasterers' union,
Painters union in Rock Island and
Moline; Rock Island Woodworkers'
union; Tri-City Sheet and Metal
Workers union; Teamsters' unions in
each of the three cities; Plumbers
union in Rock Island.
Contractors Assisting.
L ,,nIorzto1I hA
tors are assisting the men in their
work by giving Endorsement to the
changes adopted by the unions. and
the result will be a closer bond of mu-
tual interest between employer and
employe with vastly improved condi-
tionS for the toiler.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-02-07
COLD SNAP is PROMISED.
Decided Drop In Temperature Due to Ar
rive Tonight.

rive lOnlSnIs
Another cold wave is predicted. 1t
is coming along ut n lively rate from
the northwest, and is expected to
reach here tonight. Observer Sher-
ier's synopsis SAYS:
The storm center this morning eX-
tends from the southern portion of the
Rocky mountain region nOrtheastward
through the lower Missouri and upper
Mississippi valleys to the upper lake
region. The extreme northwest is oc-
cupied by an area of very high pres
sure. the crest of which is over Swift
Current.
Light rains have fallen in the
middle and lower Mississippi valley
and in the west ulfdistricts. Light
SHOWS are reported from the upper
Missouri valley and the middle and
northern portion OF the Rocky mount
ain region.
The northwestern high is accom-
panied bv severe cold wave which
should reach this section tonight.
The temperature is 20 degrees below
zero at Williston and "a degrees be-
low and 81 degrees below at Swift
Current and Prince Albert"
Rock Island Argus., 1900-02-07
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.
;. Cool is in Cordova today.

f. Cool is in Cordova today.
H. 0. Rugh went to Chicago today.
Mrs. S. f. Mattison is in Colona to-
dav.
f. D. Taylor is in Chicago on busi-
ness.
Mayor William McConochie is in
Chicago.
Master Archie Eddy is quite sick
with gastritis-
Irwin Keim, of Mt Carroll, H., is
visiting j. NJ. Keim.
George Stauduhar left this morning
for Ottawa and Streator.
c. NJ. and Oscar Pierson and Perry
Manson left over the Rock Island last
night for Houston, Tex.
Mrs. Ella Robinson Sackett, of
Omaha, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Al
Burton, 2S10 Fifth-and-a-half avenue.
Mrs. f. w. Hurst entertained the
Valentine Euchre club at her resi-
dence on Nineteenth street last even
ing.
e. l.. Nichols. Illinois superintend-
ent, and w. S. Tinsman. trainma ster
for the Rock Island, were in the city
yesterday.
DR.. j. F. Myers has returned from
Upton. Iowa, where he attended the
grand lodge of the Fraternal Brother
hood of the World.
The forester team of Camp No. 20,
M. w. A, gave dancing party at In
dustrial Home hall last evening that
proved n most delightful social event.
There were 50 couples in attendance.
Bleuer's orchestra furnished music.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mixter and
daughter, Miss Florence. contemplate
4 trip to the Bermuda islands off the
coast of North Carolina. Mr.. and
Mrs. e. H. Deere, of Moline, are on
their way to this fashionable winter
resort.
Moline's society folk are to give a
home talent minstrel performance in
that city Feb. 81. The proceeds are
to 60 to the Unitarian church.
Walter Rosenfeld, Gustav Tegeler
and George w. Peasants. of this city,
are in the cast.
a fine entertainment is assured at
the Rock Island Club tomorrow even
ing, when Spencer Robinson, tenor,
and Miss Bertha Sonntag. contralto,
are to appear in song recital, which
has been arranged for the club mem
bers and their friends.
Claude Ross and Miss Bella Nc
Cullough, we'll known couple of
Milan young people. were married
yesterday afternoon At the parsonage
of the First Methodist church in this
city, Rev. G. o. McCulloch per-
forming the ceremony.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Gleason New
hall, of Boston, Mass, announce the
engagement of their daughter. Eliza
beth Harrington Newhall, to William
DeAlerritt Bennett, of Chicago. Miss
Newhall it spending the winter in
Chicago with her sister, Mrs. Frank
Bradlee Van Nostrand. Mr.. Bennett
is son of Capt. and Mrs. w. c. Ben
nett, of Moline.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-02-07

1t has been fully demonstrated that
Ely's Cream Balm is specific for Ma
sal Catarrh and cold in the head.
This distinction has been achieved
only as the result of continued sue
cessful use. A morbid condition of
the mem brane in the nasal passages
can be cured by this purifying and
healing treatment. Sold by drug
gists or it will be mailed fer 50 cents
bv EIy Brothers. SO Warren Street,
New York. 1t spreads over the MEM
brane, is absorbed aud relief is imme-
diate.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-02-07
IS NAMED FOR HIM
Hon. Ben T. Cable Ronored In Arctic Re-
gions by Walter weIIman.

Walter Wellman has an illustrated
article in the February McClure's
magazine describing incidents of his
recent trip to the arctic regions in
search of the north pole. During his
perilous voyage Mr.. Wellman came
across a number of previously undis-
covered islands and named them afte,
public men of his acquaintance. in
which connection he honored Hon.
Ben T. Cable, of this city; ex-Con-
gressman Tom Johnson, of Clevelan nd
Ohio, as well as Secretary Of State
Hay. Mr.. Wellman christened his
base of operations Fort Mckinley.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-02-07
A Card.

Phelps "4-C" Cough, Cold and
Group cure is guaranteed. 1t cures
chronic cases. 1t is out of the old
rut. For asthma and all other lung
troubles take DC" The Harrar
House pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-02-07
w. L. Yancv. Paducah. XIV.

". L. Yancy, Paducah, Ky, writes
L had a severe case of kidney disease
aud three of the best physicians in
southern Kentucky treated me with
ont success. l was induced TO trv
Foley's Kidney Cure. The first bot
tie gave immediate relief and three
bottles cured me permanently.
gladly recommend this wonderful
remedy" All druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-02-07
DR.. S. w. LINCOLN Is DEAD.
Succumbs to Effects of Injuries at st. An
thony.s HospitaI,

Succumbs to Effects OF Inlur1es at st. An
thongs Hospital.
DR.. S. W. Lincoln, of Moline, who
was injured in a runaway last Friday
night in this city, died from the eff
fects of the accident at $3.50 this after
noon at St. Anthony's hospital.
He had not regained consciousness
since the injury. Compression of the
brain was the cause of death.
a postmortem examination will be
conducted.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-02-07
For Over EiftY Yeara

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teethino. 1t
soothes the cLild, softens the gums
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea. 25
cents a bottle.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-02-07
A MISUNDERSTANDING.

Misund rstood symptoms OF disease
lead doctors to treat something else
when the kidneys are out of order.
Foley's Kidney Cure will bring you
health when other medicines have
failed. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-02-07
Inr Nindrru WAY

itself to the well-informed
to do pleasantly and effectuallv what
was formerly done in the crudest man
ner and disagreeably as well. To
cleanse the system and break up colds,
headaches, and fevers without un-
pleasant after effects. use the delight
ful liquid laxative remedy, Syrup Of
Figs. Made by California Fig Syrup
cOmpanV
Rock Island Argus., 1900-02-07
Volcanic Eruptions

Are grand, but skin eruptions rob
life of Joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salv E
cures them; also old running and
fever sores, ulcers, boils, felons,
corns, warts, cuts, bruises, burns.
scalis, chapped hands, chilblains.
Best pile cure on earth. Drives out
pains and aches. Only 25 cents
q box. Cure. guaranteed. Sold b.
HartZ 6 Ullemeyer, druggists
Rock Island Argus., 1900-02-07

Steamship Tickets to and From Europe.
Call on or write to w. r. Jaffrav,
Z. I. & p. A, D., r. /. IL y. W. rail
way, 1903 Second avenue, Rock Island.
Telephone 1O4O.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-02-07
Frost Bite, and ChuhJ,.n,

quickly cured by Banner Sa,ve, the
most healing remedy in the world.
All druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-02-07

Steamship Tickets to and Prom Europe.
Call on or write to W. r. Jaffray,
c. I. & p. A, D.. 4. l. * n. w. rail-
way, 1903 Second avenue, Rock Island.
TeleDhone 1910.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16

facture. There are only two of the
/ worlds capitals which are situated among
mountains, at n considerable distance
above the level of the sea: one is Jeru-
salem. and the other is Madrid. Old
time theologians spent considerable time
and thought in proving that the fall of
Jerusalem was due TO the impiety of her
people; and in sense this was true, since
only by some such artificial means as
religious tradition could the obstacles to
the citys prosperity be overcome. But
the real trouble with the place was not
the people, but The height of it. II would
be utterly impossible to hoist prosperity
to that altitude. in any progressive age
of the world.
The fact that Washington is on low
ground and near the sea is in its favor.
and as % centrally, that really makes
very little difference in these days of
steam and electricity. The inhabitants of
Oregon now receive news from Con-
gress more promptly than the people of
New Hampshire did hundred years ago.
The fathers of the Republic chose well
when they decreed that Congress should
assemble in city without any powerful
interests except that of legislation. BY
this means they secured 4 dignifed. har-
monious environment, such as would he
impossible in a great manufacturing or
commercial centre. They also got rid, in
srea. measure, of the unfortunate infiu-
ence of large business interests upon leg
islation. 1t is bad enough to have lob
byists angling for favors to railroads,
shipping companies, insurance companies.
and other business firms, but it would
be worse If somebody like Mr.. Rookie
fcller or Mr.. Carnegie owned half the
city and could ask his own price for the
ground for a Congressional Library or a
Patent Office
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16

The Boston Globe" reassuringiy OBJ
serves that It is probable that Washing
ton will always continue to be the Capital
OF the Nation. even if ii is not in the
centre of the country. This is not ex-
actly news. for IT is not likely that anyone
conternpiates a change of the Capital 10
any other city.
There was a time, however, when the
permanence OF Washington as the Capital
was by no means certain. In fact. for
nearly a quarter OF a century after this
site was chosen. there were periodical
discussions as to the advisabi of NOV
ing, the seat of government farther West
II was argued that Washington was only
an oyergrown village. that It was too far
South. that II was too far East, that 1t
was inaccessible, and that it possessed
numerous other disadvantages. But. in
spite OF all that. Congress stayed where 1t
WAS.
II is interesting to note the reasons
which seem to have Influenced the selec
ton OF q certain city as a seat of gov
eminent in this, that, and the other
country, in ancient or modern days. One
consideration which the makers of such
city generally had In mind was that II
must be placed on low ground, and near
the sea. or some large body Of water.
The same rule holds good in the building
q large cities OF commerce or manu.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16
Let the White House Alone,
Trom the PHILADELPHIA Ledgerl

From the Philadelphia Ledgcr)
The White House is not only marvel OF archi.
lecture. but has the most precious associations
in the minds and hearts of the American people
1t should be preserved exactly it is extcriorly,
the purposes OF a residence. Our men of affairs
do not live in their law Offices or counting rooms,
should the President of the United States be
compelled to cat and sleep in his place of bust
ness. Give the President the White House as
home and build him an office worthy of the
head of grand nation
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16
THE JOCKEY CLUBS POSITION,
The ReasOns for the Strict ReSuIa-
lions ImpOsed.

LONDON, Dec. 15.-Lord Crewe's speech
at the Gimcrack Club outlined the Jockey
Clubs opinion on the question Of jockeys
betting or receiving presents from those
who do not own the horses they are rid
ing 1t is admitted with apparent plausi-
bility that jockeys betting or receiving
presents seem apparently unobjection-
able, providing they backed the horses
they were riding or received the presents
for riding the winner, but the Jockey Club
Is not agreed on this point.
A Jockey Is liable to various telnpta- :
lions. There might be isome horse of
which he might be much afraid and there
fore much tempted to back in order to
make his position more certain There
are also serious temptations in standing
to win a huge sum in either bets or
presents that he might be tempted to
share his prospective gains with other
Jockeys, which might lead to that CURSE
a race arranged by the Jockeys riding.
The stewards felt that the Jockeys po-
sition grew out of all proportions when
he stood to win or lose thousands on a
particular horse. Therefore. they would
not allow it. AS regards, presents. they
are generally offered with the bad in
tention OF giving the. offerer an undesir-
able hold on the jockey A difficulty in
detecting both offences has rendered Sc
verify necessary.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16

Without being officially Informed on the
subject, we feel entitled to guess that
President Mckinley wishes he had not
allowed Corbin to eject Russell Harrison
from the army, without any particular
cause, as far as the public has been ad-
.vised. The great American Refrigerator
may be cold. but It is also possible that
he is calculating-perhaps on 1904. From
this viewpoint it will be just as we'll for
the Vice President-elect to keep q wealth
er eye on the distinguished jurisconsult
from Indiana.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16
Lost In the shuttle.

(From the New York Commercial Adycrtiser)
Nothing illustrates better u certain lishtneSs
and instability of interest in the American public
Nicely case. after the profound aud extensive
agitation it caused when the Cuban postal de-
iaications first exposed. The case is now
awaiting hearing in the Supreme Court ami
when reference is made to it it is thought needul
to explain that Nicely stands accused of embcz-
zling So 600 As finance agent OF the Cuban de-
partment OF posts: that he fed 10 this country
arrested and extradition demanded in the
usual form: that his counsel asked for writ
of habeas corpus the ground that there is no
constitutional authority for our military govern
ment OF Cuba: that it has no right to the intcrna.
tional comfy of extradition. and that its courts
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16
TO HOLD BUT ONE OFFICE.
The Porto Rican House of Delegates
PASSES It's First Bill.

SAN JUAN. Porto Rico. Dec. l5.-The
House OF Delegates today passed its first
bill by a unanimous vote. The bill de-
clares that 1t is incompatible for Dele
gate to hold any other remunerative pos
sition, no matter whether the salary OF
this position is paid out OF municipal. in
sular. or Federal funds. or whether the
office is elective or appointive.
An amendment was proposed excepting
offices created under the Foraker law. but
this was voted down. 1t is generally I'M
derstood that the law is aimed at the
Executive Council, to prevent that body
from acting in an executive ard legislative
capacity.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16
America. Capital City.


Following the war during periods of which the
Capital was armed and fortified encampment,
the City Of Washington, aside from the noble at.
fractions mentioned. was scattered and Of com.
paratiyely mean appearance. But il has been re-
dc ned through improvement, adorumcnt, and lib.
crai expenditure until it is one of the worlds
most beautiful cities Yet it still retains its dis
tinctive character as the home of central gov.
eminent, the gathering place OF a changing popu-
lation, "a little kingdom in which is enttroned
the delegated power OF the greatest Republic. 1t
is more than worthy Of the ponrp and ceremony
with which its natal day was celebrated
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16

We do not wish to obtrude advice upon
the Administration. but it is a settled
fact that American diplomacy has sell
dom, If ever. since the days Of Secretary
Seward. enjoyed the credit that it did
while Mr.. John w. Foster was Secretary
of State. Now. when our prestige abroad
has been all but hopelessiy wrecked by
the splendid diplomacy Of Lord Sails
bury's purely personal asset" it might
not be bad idea for Mr.. Mckinley to
invite General Foster TO reha bilitate it
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16
Plain BlackInail.
From the PHILADELPHIA Times. }

Senator Hanna's chief mission in the Senate is
to secure the passage of his ship Subsidy bill.
Certain other Senator'S want to pass the Nicaragua
Canal bill. Senator Hams has no objection to the
canal bili-probably favoIs it deep down in his
boots-but he wants his Subsidy bill passed first
OF all. In very polite manner for Hanna
he intimates to the friends OF the Canal bill that
II there is no Subsidy bill passed the Canal bill
will be up against an insurmountable obstacle
That obstacle will be Hanna. OF course Hanna
says that If there is no Subsidy bill there will be
no use for Canal bill. but the friends of the
Canal bill understand that Hanna's real meaning
can be arrived at by running line of eras,rrc
through the three words. ''usc for "a II will
then read III there is no Subsidy bill there will
be no Canal BILL"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16
Retain the Army c.nteen.


The Recommendation in the new army tll to
abolish the canteen should be killed in the SEN
ate II was forced upon the House by well-Inean-
ing but mistaken zealots, and it was passed only
because the concurrins members are afraid OF
losing votes in their districts. The army is
practically a Unit in favor in retaining these
soldiers clubs. large majority of the officers
have reported that the canteens are powerful in
preservation of discipline, comradeship sebriety,
and health
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16
Expense of No Consequence.

IFTUW mt SiOUN JIrY TflDune.J
A bill looking to establishing supreme court
for the Philippine Islands provides for five Judges
Supreme Court of the United States are paid
$1,000 each The hackers OF the measure evident
ly design to leave ground claim that the
United States Is not giving the Philippines the
best that's to be had in the way @. government
no matter what the eypense.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16
No Subsidy for Foreign sailors.
From the san Francisco ChronicIe1

No Senator will be justified in voting for a
measure the necessity of which is urged on the
ground that owners of American vessels cannot
compete with foreigners in the carrying trade
because the latter hire sailors anil officers more
cheaply than they can, if it is 50 framed that
crews of cheap Chinese and Japanese can be ship.
ped. The people OF the United States are Willing.
to be taxed for the purpose of promoting the
opportunities of Americans 10 earn a living but
they will rebel against any attempt to lesislltc
purely in the interest OF the investing class.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16
HcrnIy's Blunder.
Qrom the indianapolis Press

Possibly. Nr. Herny did not know just what
he was running into when he dug up General
Harrison's remarks in favor OF measure to pay
American ships for carrying American mails and
endcavored to torture it into endorsement OF
the Hanna Griseom-C ramp raid on the Treasury
known Us the Ship Subsidy bill. Had he known
the ex-President better. he might have hesitated
before placing himself in position to be stepped
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16
A Mnkeshift Policy.


Republican high protection makes unnatural
trade conditions The attempt Of Republicans to
rem, " evils resulting from wrong legislation by
additional legislation is makeshift policy.
Trusts are to preponderaiing degree due TO the
same tariff laws which keep down the American
merchant marine. A thorough reform OF the tariff
laws would help the United States in a number
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16

Hrom the Philadelphia Record.)
Apparently the Boers familiar with only one
plan of battle, but it seems to be applicable to an
infinite variety Of circumstances. In any event.
British commanding officers have not yet learned
hoy TO Illustrate the samc
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16
Two AlI-sunicient Facts.


These two facts condemn the subsidy grab:
First-our shipyards have for some time been
worked at their full capacity without any sub.
sidy Second-Steel ships can he built cheaper
here than anywhere else; our mills have Just sent
q large quantity of steel plates TO Europe to be
used in foreign shipyards.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16
CInmorInr for the spoiI..


West Virginia Republicans have discovered
tremendous host of the hungry, with not half
enough jobs TO go round. There Is threatened
schism In the party as a result Of making Q
clean sweep Of all the Offices
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16
There IL No Enlargement.

Mr.. Mckinley is quite sure that Congress will
effect proper legislation the trust question
In this opinion the trusts and Mr.. Mckinley are
In hearty accord. The trusts are confident that
they will get Just tie kind OF legislation they
paid for.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16

Everyone has a favorite.' Your iavorite
will be either Heurich's Maerzcn Senate, or Lager
il you phone es4, Arlington Bottling Co., for a
case,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16
Not Inferred with Iii. Homes.

tFrOln the Boston Flkald.)
Senator CushInan X. Davis is dead, but hi
amendment is very much alive
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16

rupt and we feel sure may be depended on
to support the fundamental law of the Re-
public rs to the Constitution and the flag,
and to expound it substantially as it is
expounded by the Hon. Benjamin Harri-
son, to whom all honor and praise for his
trlle blue American isrn
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16
Suppressed cheers in the auditorium.

YES old men must not linger too long in the
rays Of the rising sun. But remember that it
not always Old men used to have their
value and their place. Do not think however
that grudgc the passing hour to the young giant
at my left. He has his spurs and he will
nov tell YOU how they were won--'
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16
The patient audience drew q long breath
and Strengthened itself: it was in vain,
for the good doctor droned on.

and l remember when left the Capitol this
afternoon the thought came to me how strange
it was that l should leave the lawmakers Of my
own country engaged on the problem OF Anglo
American relationship and go to the other end
OF town to hear the same question discussed by
the young English lawmsker. journalist. soldier
whom, iadie. and gentlemen. it is now my great
privilege"