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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-24
POLICE ON FRUITLEss
SEARCH FOR MISSING RIG.

A gentleman living in South Heights
and employed by a well known Rock
Island firm is paying the penalty of
having suffered his memory to slip a
cog or two Friday morning. This
gentleman has been in the habit of
driving down to work every day with
horse and rig, sometimes, if a little
late, tying the animal in the street
till the morning rush is over.
Friday morning about IL o'clock he
seized a moment of leisure and went
out to unhitch and feed. In a short
time he returned very much agitated
and announced to his sympathetic fell
low employees that his rig had been
stolen. At least it had disappeared,
and as the horse was thoroughly trust
worthy and had been tied in a nauti-
cal knot TO post that was still stand
ing, the case certainly had its suspic-
ious features. The police of the tri-
cities were notified by telephone and
the distracted owner personally took
up the search. telling his trou bles to
all his friends.
An hour later his employers were
surprised to see him slip in from the
alley and go to work. Nor did he
evince much interest in the descrip-
ton of rig captured by the Daven-
port police and held on suspicion.
A few pointed questions finally
brought out the confession that
the good wife had wanted the rig
that day to do some Christmas
shopping and the gentleman had just
recalled the fact that he had accom-
modated her by leaving it at home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-24
aI.ooO Worth of Good.

A. II. Thurness of Wills Creek Coal
company, Buffalo, o., writes: 81 have
been afflicted with kidney and bladder
trouble for years, passing gravel or
stones, with excruciating pain. Other
medicines only gave relief. After
taking Foley's Kidney Cure the result
was surprising. A few doses started
the brick dust, like fine stones. etc..
and now 1 have no pain across my
kidneys and l feel like a new man.
Foley's Kidney Cure has done me
81. 900 worth of good" For sale by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-24
A Cure for chronic Diarrhoea.

about five years ago 1 was troub-
led with catarrh of the lower bowel, "
says C.. I. Chisholm, 4S4 Dearborn
avenue, Chicago, and although 1 con-
suited several eminent physicians,
who prescribed for me, found their
remedies failed in any way to relieve
me, and the trouble almost became
chronic. After suffering several
months. one day concluded to try
Cham berlain's Collie, Che era and Diar-
rhoea remedy and 1 beg to assure you
that 1 was most agreeably surprised
to find after taking two doses of the
remedy that 1 was completely re-
lieved of the disease that had cost me
so much trouble and annoyance. /
am thankful to say that 1 have not
suffered from it since" For sale by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-24
WHITE USES A GUN
Rock Island Colored Man Puts
a Hole in William
Johnson.
REVOLVER STOLEN AT ARSENAL
Negroes From This Side Indulge
in Fight in a Davenport
Resort.

George (''Rastus') White, of this
city. who sports the reputation won in
past encounters of being rather bad
gentleman ofcolor, is in trouble again,
and the difficulty is of such nature
that he may be restrained from active
participation in worldly matters for a
term of years. Saturday night he
visited a colored resort on East Fifth
street in Davenport, and there ran
across William johnson, another col
ored gentleman from this side of the
water. Their relations appear to
have been of a rather strained nature
and soon an open rupture developed
which "Rastus" ended by drawing an
enormous 45-calibre and putting an
ugly hole in Johnson's abdomen.
The injured man was taken to St.
Luke's hospital, where it was found
his injuries would not be fatal. "Ras-
tus" escaped to this side and the Rock
Islaud9 police captured him on Elm
street about ) o'clock Sunday MORN
ing. He was at once turned over to
the Davenport police.
The revolver with which the shoot
ing was done was found under pill
low in the room where "Rastusn
lodges, with one chamber empty. 1t
was one of the long-barreled weapons
made by the government and was
identified today as the one stolen from
guard house No. 4, at Rock Island ar
senal, about six months ago. "Ras-
tus" will be prosecuted for larceny
after the Iowa authorities are done
with him.
Other Police News.
Ed Mcdonald accidentally broke a
window in Schnell's barber shop on
Twentieth street Saturday night. The
police were called in to adjudicate
matters and Ed left watch as secur-
ity to cover the damages.
Thomas Monahan, charged with as
saulting Fritz Staasen with a knife,
was brought up for a preliminary
hearing before Magistrate Stafford to-
day, but took a change of venue to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-24
just Saved His Life.

1t was a thrilling escape that
Charles Davis, of Bowerston, o., late.
ly had from a frightful death. For
two years a severe lung trouble con-
stantly grew worse until it seemed he
must die of consumption. Then he
began to use DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry aud lately wrote: ''It gave in
slant relief and effected a permanent
cure Such wonderful cures have
for 25 years proven its power to cure
all throat. chest and lung troubles.
Price so cents and 81. Every bottle
guaranteed. Trial bottles free at
Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-24
Brave Men Fall

Victims to stomach. liver and kid.
ney troubles as well as women. and
feel the results in loss of appetite,
poisons in the blood, backache, ner.
vousness, headache and tired, listless,
rundown feeling. But there's nc
need to feel like that. j. w. Gard
ner, of Idavillo, Ind. says: Electric
Buffers are just the thing for a man
when he don't care whether he lives
or dies. 1t gave me new strength
and good appetite. can now eat
anything and have a new lease on
life" Only so cents, at Hartz &
Ullemeyer's drug store. Every bottle
guaranteed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-24
Accessible Ground Scarce.

In the past there have been nu.
merous open lots easily accessible
from every part of town where
children or older persons might
gather to play games of the in
teresting sort that require q liberal
range of ground. But within the
last few years these. places have been
filling up with dwellings more rapidly
than many older persons realize. The
few remaining spaces are going rapid
", and even now it is unsafe for boy
to bat a pitched ball with all his
might anywhere within a reasonable
walking distance of the business part
of town. There are, however, two or
three accessible places that could be
secured. and, with slight expense.
made into delightful public play
grounds. Within a couple of years
they will probably be gone and the
chance lost forever to the city. That
such an investment would pay from
the start, few will dispute. Its re-
suits will be reaped in better and
healthier citizens, and these will make
a better town every time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-24
Divorce Proceedings.

Eta Cronk has filed suit for divorce
in the circuit court. She accuses
her husband, Otis Cronk, of intidelity.
They were married Oct. II, 1899. She
asks permission TO resume her maiden
name, Eta Barnes.
Florence johnson has started di-
vorce proceedings against Herman M.
johnson on the ground of desertion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-24

Nearly a Riot at Close of Flora
De voss Company Per-
formance.
RoWDIEs INTERRUPT THE PLAYERS
One of the Men Jumps Off Stage,
But is Stopped in Time to
Avert a Clash.

What proved the most exciting stu
alton of "A Fatal Mistake" the open
ing offering of the Flora De Voss
company at Harper's theatre last
night, occurred as the curtain was
rolling down on the last act when an
indignant member of the company
jumped off the stage into the audi
enee and declared he would decorate
the countenances of certain young
men who had been deriding the
women players during the perform
ance. That there was not free-for-
all fight was probably due to- the
cool-headedness of the piano player,
who corralled the enraged actor, and
the stage employees, who importunea
calmness on the part of others of the
company who were anxious for an
opportunity to resent the insults that
had been heaped upon them and their
fellow actors. For a moment the
atmosphere scented serious trouble,
but fortunately the audience was dis
missed without any disfgured faces
or broken furniture.
Those who have observed the drift of
etiquette at the theatre, especially on
Sunday nights, were not at all sur
prised at this outbreak. Of late
the average attractions have been
of the cheapest variety. Young
men. in quest of entertainment,
patronized the theatre, and intended
having a good time, even if they
were obliged to be amused by the
rankness of the performance.
Wanted Moneys Worth.
Last night delegation of these
young fellows took front row seats,
prancing down the aisle shortly after
the first act had begun. Sizing up
the performers, they glanced at one
another knowingly and snickered.
One of the women players smiled.
The boys thought it was meant for
them and they returned the favor in
chorus.
Miss De Voss, the leading lady, nat
urally was displeased with the bois-
ferrous favors directed from the front
row. She frowned her disapproval.
This had anything but a salutary
effect on the boys. They only laughed
the louder. Miss De Voss then asked
them to be gentlemen. This was like
pouring oil on the Goals.
Miss De Voss became so enraged
during the last act that she rushed
from the stage before the act was
completed and the curtain was rung
down. Then followed what all feared
would terminate in a riot.
The Flora De Voss company is no
improvement on the class of aggrega-
tions that has been invading Harper's
theatre for some years back. The
standard show is the exception, and
it generally comes Sunday night,
when mary of the theatre-goers pre-
fer not to attend.
Theatre DegeneratInk.
Harper's theatre is fast degenerat-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-24
For His Christmas.

For His Christmas.
Remem Der The
Palace cigar store
Is showing an excellent
Assortment of high class
Cigars, in exquisite holiday
Packages.
Tobacco Jars,
Cigar cases,
Beautiful briar pipes,
Meerschaum pipes, beautifully
Carved, also plain ones,
Amber cigar holders,
Meerschaum cigar holders,
In fact everything that goes
To delight the heart of the
Smoker in holiday assortment.
At the Palace cigar store,
Bengston block.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-24
The Modern Mother.

Has found that her little ones are i'm
proved more by the pleasant Syrup OF
Figs, when in need of the laxative
effect of a gentle remedy, than by any
other. Children enjoy it and it bene-
fits them The true remedy, Syrup
of Figs. is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup company only.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-24

Washington, D. c., Genesee Pure
Food company. LIE Roy, n. Y. Cen
tlemen: Our family realize so mnch
from the use of Grain-O that fee 81
must say a word to induce others to use
it. If people are interested in their
health and the welfare of their chill
dren they will use no other beverage.
/ have used them all, but Grain-O /
have found superior to any, for the
reason that it is solid grain. Yours
for health. c. T. MYERS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-24
Attend Theatre Opening

A delegation of citizens, headed by
the theatre committee of the Rock
Island Club. will attend the opening
of Muscatine's new opera house
Wednesday night, for which occasion
Shore Acres" has been secured.
George H. Johnston, builder of the
theatre, is promoting the new play
house project here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-24

If the average man would look him
self squarely in the eye. he would see
at once that he needs Rocky Mountain
Tea. A priceless boon to men. For
sale by I. II. Thomas. 80 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-24

Justice Clarke and the case was con-
tinued.
John Rehstiner, charged with steal
ing n garden hose from Mrs. Mary
Ritter, was bound over to the grand
Jury in the sum of 5000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-24
GET CHRISTMAS TURKEYS.
Marlin Rihe Club Has an Interesting
Shoot Saturday.

Shoot Saturday.
The Marlin Rifle club held its
Christmas live turkey shoot at the
range Saturday with 2s contestants.
Ely, F. o. Davis, Mitchell, McCor-
mick, Decker, Edwards, Sperry,
Junge, Harper. Harms, Van Patten
and HeEpenstell killed two each, and
Bahnsen, Ryan. w. j. Sweeney.
Huber, c. X. Mixter and McHugh
killed one each.
The club will hold another turkey
shoot next Saturday afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-24

The person who disturbed the con-
gregation last Sunday by cough
ing, is requested to call and get =
bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar. 1t
always gives relief. For sale by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-24

Cold aud cough cures are numer-
Gus, but the one that leads all others
in merit, is Foley's Honey and Tar,
which is in great demand these days.
For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-24

A cold, cough or ia grippe can be
'nipped in the budn with dose or
two of Foley's Honey and Tar. Be-
ware of substitutes. There is moth
ing so good. For sale by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-24

II you have ever seen child in the
agony of Group you can realize how
grateful mothers are for One Minute
Cough cure, which gives relief as
soon as it is administered. Il quickly
cures coughs. colds and all throat
and lung troubles. B. II. Bieber,
HAITI & Whenever
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-24
c. w. Halves Camp, Attention.

The regular meeting OF c. w.
Halves camp 1850, NJ. W. A., will be
held Saturday evening, Dec. %, in
stead of Tuesday, Dec rs.
w. p. GRIFFIN, Consul.
II. ID. CoRKEN, Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-24

When you want prompt acting little
pills that never grippe use DeWitt's
Little Early Risers. B. II. Bieber,
Hartz & UIlemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-24

Bright eyes are an infallible index
to youth. nice windows from which
Cupid shoots his arrows. Rocky
Mountain Tea makes bright ey es. For
sale by I. II. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-24
Theatre DegeneratInk.

Harper's theatre is fast degenerat-
ing. For this condition no one can
be blamed but those who have been
directing it's destinies. Its doors have
been opened to transforming attrac-
tions that would be rail ridden out of
some cities the size of Rock Island.
The people no longer go there expect
ing wholesome entertainment,
Rock Island people wanting theat-
rical entertainment at home see their
salvation only in new opera house
and they hope they will not have to
wait longer than another season be-
fore they realize it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-24

DsWitt's Little Early Risers are the
best liver pills ever made. Easy to
take and never grioe. B. II. Bieber,
Hartz g. Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-24

q 81 ST q EIA.
Bssr.ths ~ Tho Kind You Hays Always Bought
Signature s' &xHINzzSx
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-24

Both makers and circulators of
counterfeits commit fraud. Honest
men will not deceive you into buying
worthless counterfeits of DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. The original is
infallible for curing piles. sores, ecze-
ma and ali skin diseases. B. 81. Bic
Der, Hartz & Ullemever.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-24
How to Cure Group.

r Gray, who lives near Armenia,
Duchess county. N. Y, says: Cham
berlain's Cough remedy is the best
medicine Il have ever used. It is a
fine children's remedy for Group and
never fails to cure" When given as
soon as the child becomes hoarse, OF
even after the croupy cough has de-
veloped. it will prevent the attack.
This should be borne in mind and a
bottle of the cough remedy kept at
hand ready for instant use as soon as
these symptoms appear. For sale by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-24

johnson. Johnny
When calling for advertised letters please
give the number OF the list.
THOMAS H THOMAS, Postmaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-24
For Hoarseness.

Benz. Ingerson. of Hutton, Ind,
says he had not spoken above a whis-
per for months, aud one bottle of
Foley's Honey and Tar restored his
voice. Used largely by speakers and
singers. For sale by all druggists.
Art thou one of the many that has
drained the golden nectar that maketh
thy heart full of strength and glad
ness? II not, take Rocky Mountain
Tea. For sale by T. II. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-24
EXERCISE FOR YOUTH.
The Schools Do Not go Fan
Enough in Physical Gull
ture.
OALIsTHENIos TO NINTH GRADE
Suggestion That the City Pur-
chase Site For a Play
Ground.

Every thinking man and woman. in
this advanced age, is ready to con-
cede the advantages. and even the
necessity, of physical culture. But
there the matter ends. The vast ma
Jority of people, having conceded this
much, are content to rest the case,
being far too indolent to give Prac-
teal example of the results obtained
by the practice of their own prin-
ciples. Proper exercise, as the first
law of health, is everywhere recog-
nized. but seldom realized. Where q
fact is conceded. argument in it's favor
is redundant. 1t only remains to en-
force the application.
Beginning with the child, our pub
lie schools generally 90 about as far as
custom will permit them in teaching
the fundamental principles of health
and in aiding in the forming of
hygienic habits.
In the schools of Rock Island physi-
ology and hygiene are treated SIS
broadly as posi- ole, injurious habits
receiving special attention. A system
of calisthenics is practiced regularly
in all the grades up to the ninth and,
with the activities of the pupil out
side of school hours, is considered
reasonably sufficient. The periods of
exercise grow less frequent as the
pupil grows older, and here the
trouble begins.
Enforced Exercise Ceases.
When he reaches high school
the periods of enforced exercise
cease, or become so irregular
as to be of little benefit. His tastes
have broadened and he Graves exer-
cises that amuse. 1t is at this time
of life that the boy or girl is most in
need of healthful exercise and sur
roundings. 1t is here that improper
influences exerted for a short time
leave permanent results in incomplete
or one-sided development. As the
school cannot go much further, il is
nfanifestly the duty of the city to step
in and do what it can to make physi-
cal culture convenient and attractive.
Those who heard the lecture recent
" delivered here by Jacob A. Riis on
the Battle With the Sums" have d
vivid picture in mind of the extremes
to which the lack of room for free ex-
ercise will reduce the human family.
The same problems raised in New
York face every growing city in a
more or less modified degree. and
Rock Island has reached a stage of
development where she may we'll
pause to consider the health of her flu
ture sons and daughters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-24

Ca - TO II Ia.
Bears the Tie Knd Yuu EsB Always Rs3sf
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-24

Advertised List of Letters No. so.
List OF letters uncaued for at the postofice
at Rock Island, for the week ending Dec. -.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-22
J. ED MURRAY CAMP
Members Hold Another Important
 Meeting.

The members of toe J. Ed Murray Camp No. 510 U. c. ", met at the office of Comrade J. Y. Saunders Friday evening, Commander Tag gart and Adjutant Vance were present and presided.
 Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.
 On motion of Comrade Tom Green the commander was directed to ap- point one sponsor and maids of hen or for the ]. Ed Murray Camp. On motion the commander was also authorized to appoint delegates to the annual reunion which will occur at Louisville, Ky.
 Err B. R. Donaldson was elected surgeon to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Dr. J. P. Stanley. Comrade Green, chairman of the committee on transportation made partial report, after which the camp adjournsd to meet again on Thursday evening, April 26, at 8 o'clock
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-22
WILL BE ERECTED BUT ITS LOCATION IS STILL
 UNKNOWN.
PILLAR WITHDRAWS OFFER
Committee Appointed to Receive Written Propositions and Com
 plete Subscription List.

Quite large number of subscribers to the new opera house fund, pur- suant to call, met at the Valhalla Club rooms Friday afternoon.
 MT. Chas. Seuyard announced that 7S5 of the required 1000 tickets had been disposed of The meeting was then called to order by Mir. D. (. Bell, who was later elected secretary and Maj. N. T. White, chairman of the meeting. The obj ct of the meet ing was made known and comment ed on by the secretary and chairman.
 MT. W. H. Langford said lie was present mainly to represent Mai J. T. ". Tillar, one of the gentlemen who offered 10 build the play house. He added that he had just returned from Little Rock, where he met and consulted with Maj Tillar on the subject of erecting he house. The latter gentleman made his proposi- tion in good faith and to show the people that he meant business, ,depos- ited 8, ,000 in the Citizens Bank. Mai 1 Tillar does not believe fhe invest ment paying one, but being large property owner here and having the welfare of our town and people at heart, he thought he would help us out by building the badly needed place of amusement.
 After he made his proposition others, Pine Bluffians, came forward and too, offered to build the house. He lesrned of their intentions and asked Mir jLangford to withdraw his proposi. tion and let them build the opera
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-22
GOT JUDGEMENT,
J. K. Leach Sues Thalheimers to Re-
 cover Amount ofLost Cattle.

In Justice Vance's court Friday afternoon J. R. Leach, of Dumas, got judgment against Thalheimer & Co.,, of this city, for $113 30. The suit was decided by jury.
 The suit grew out of the stealing of some cattle by negro. who Is still at large in Oklahoma Territory. The negro stole the cattle from Leach's farm near Dumas came to this city, and disposed of them to the Thalheimer Brothers, who be- lieYed the property clearly titled by the negro.
 When Leach discovered who had purchased the stock be sought ways in the courts to recover either the cattle or the amount of same. Att toruey s. M. Taylor represented the Thalheimers and Attorney H K. White, Leach.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-22
A FORMER PINE BLUFF BOY

fElN Mir. David Henderson, who for tho past several months has been in| charge If the express office in thisI city, has received merited promo- ton md placed in charge of the Hot. spriLgs office. Mr. Henderson left last Thursday for Hot Springs, and his estimable family will follow him early in May. They are splendid people and the many friends they have made in this city regret to acc them leave. MT. Henderson is suc~' ceedcd here by NJ. E. VI. winston, the popular and clever gentleman who has filled the position of mes- senger on the Camden branch for the past several months. Camden Bea- con.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-22
 GRANTED A WRIT.

Another habeas corpus case occu. pied the attention of Judge Grace in the circuit court Saturday.
 Attorney H. K. White represent. ing a negro named Albert Walker, who is charged with having inter. cred with labor and fined $50 in Justice Gaines court in Bogy township, asked for writ of habe, as corpus.
 After hearing the evidence in ths case, Judge Grace granted the writ on the grounds that the commit ment does not charge a crime known to law.