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, 1900-06-01
BRIEFLY MENTIONED.
Ice cream, any quantity at Mays.

Ice cream, any quantity at Mays.
A Cherokee Indian giving the name
OF William Raven, was fined for drunk
enness in Justice Hayford's court to-
day.
DR.. Charles S. Solier of Evanston,
was yesterday appointed a member of
the board of pension examining sur
geons for western Wyoming.
The sale of lands and improvements
for taxes for the year 1899 will take
place in the office of County Treasurer
Reals at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning.
The Fire department is anxious to
meet with the board of trade or a COM
mittee Of citizens to make arrange
ments for a program for the Fourth of
July celebration.
Venus, the ~12-year-old daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Frazee, fell from
her bicycle night before last and suf-
fersd a complete dislocation of a wrist
joint. She is now doing nicely.
The Young Peoples society of the
Baptist church will give a social Fri
day night in the church parlors. Come
prepared to represent YOU native state.
Everybody invited. A silver Offering
will be taken.
A strike among the carpenters work
ing on government contracts at Fort
Russell is threatened. Since the pass
age of the eight-hour law by congress
the carpenters have notified the bosses
that they will work only eight hours
per day.
Frank Smith, the drayman, is mourn
ing the loss of a horse and harness
which were stolen from his stable last
night by some person or persons I'M
known. The gate leading to the sta
bic yard was fastened by a heavy
chain and lock, but these were broken.
Today the animal was tracked as far
as the brewery, but here all trace was
lost.
A party of eastern gentlemen, who
are at the head of the smelter and
water works in the new camp, are go
ing to Grand Encampment in the near
future to make arrangements for start
ing work at once. Two new hotels are
now completed, making four in all,
which are being taxed to their utmost
capacity, as every stage is loaded with
passengers. There is now in opera
ton a through daily stage line from
Rawlins to Grand Encampment.
A prominent business man pleaded
guilty to assault and battery before JUS
tice Hayford today and was fined IS.
The circumstances of the case are such
that most people will agree hat the
assault was justifiable. A young man
who was loaing on Second street, hav-
ing nothing better to do, attempted to
teach a faithful old horse to chew to-
bacco. The weed had the effect of max
ing the animal gag and this so tickled
the loafer that he roared with laugh
ter. The noise he made attracted the
attention of the owner of the horse
, 1900-06-01
L. p. HOSPITAL FUND.
Over Fifty Thousand Dollars to be Dis
tributed to Employees.

Vouchers were signed in Omaha yes
terday for 12,267 employees and ex-em,
ployes of the Union Pacific, to whom
have been apportioned their pro rata
share Of the old hospital fund. Mail,
ing Of the vouchers will begin Monday
and be completed by the last Of the
month.
The amount of $50, 636.O4 is to be di.
vided at last, Master-in-Chancery Alb
bolt having completed the task Of ap.
~portionment. The portions range from
four cents to s15. Many will receive
nothing because of their bad luck in
paying dues when the associations re.
ceipts were less than the expenses.
, 1900-06-01
TEN WOLF PUPS.
Captured by d. C. Bacon in a Den on
Jelm Mountain.

D. c.. Bacon yesterday brought in the
skins Of ten wolf pups which he took
with his own hands from o den in
Jelm mountain. Mr.. Bacon suspected
the existence Of this litter and camped
in the vicinity for three days for the
express purpose Of capturing them.
His vigil was rewarded, and he finally
found the brood, eleven in all, but
succeeded in capturing only ten of
them.
These animals are very umerou all
over the country and it seems strange
that so few people are engaged in
hunting them. Large bounties are Of
fered and good wages could be made by
any person who has the least idea OF
the haunts and habits Of the beasts.
, 1900-06-01

Fortune Favors the brave" It is
also favorable to those who purify their
blood in the spring by taking Ameri-
as Greatest Spring Medicine, Hoods
S%arsaparilla. A clear head and a heal
thy body are given by its use.
, 1900-06-01

Messrs. Weyle & Barber have a new
exhibit OF portraits made in their new
studio. They are certainly the finest
photographs yer exhibited in our city.
You are invited to call.
, 1900-06-01

Ready lash placed in the hands of
one of Chicago's most celebrated cloth
ing manufacturers secured the Prize
Values Of the season, enabling us to
again take up the most famous sale of
our history.
1t is with pride that We submit these
uumatchable values in Mems and
Youths Suits for your consideration.
If our statement of comparative prices
seems strong, you can rest assured that
the facts warrant It.
, 1900-06-01

All job printing entrusted to The
Republican will receive prompt and
carful attention.
, 1900-06-01

Constipation is cured by Hoods Pills.
25 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-03
The Sin Eater.

One of the most important figures ut
q Gaelic funeral of the old style is the
sin eater. 1t falls to his lot to CON
sumo all the sins resting on the soul OF
the dead, and thereby enable the latter
to rest easy in his grave.
In remote Wales and the highlands
of Scotland n funeral is not always
complete without this functionary. He
is necessarily Il poor, unfortunate per-
son, for under happier circumstances
he could not be persuaded to accept the
responsibility of his post, and his part
in the ceremony is taken seriously by
himself and everybody else.
A loaf of bread and jug of beer are
laid upon the corpse. These are sym
bolic' of sins committed during life
The sin eater is introduced and with
much Solemnity eats the bread and
drinks the beer. As he is frequently 4
hungry man with Il well developed
taste for malt liquors, the part is usual
~ played with Zest q little out of keep
ing with the dreadful nature of the
obligation assumed, for it is firmly be
lieved that in thus eating and drinking
the sin eater actually burdens his soul
with the sins of the Observation-Disclosures
City Independent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-03
TALES OF THE TRACK.

Yard Foreman II. Hetter, of the
Burlington. has reported after 8
weeks illness.
Harry Porter has resigned as assis-
tant check clerk at the Burlington
clerk on the D., K. l. & n. ". in Mo-
line.
Brakeman Lew Dorman, of the Bur.
lington, is laying 'off.0
| J. II. Hills is firing the c . b. Il Q.
night switch engine in the Rock ISL
and yards.
A. E. Benson. assistant foreman at
the Burlington roundhouse. visited in
Alliance. Neb., during the early part
of the week.
w. K. Bird has been succeeded as
wiper at the Burlington roundhous Sc
by Arthur Howard.
j. j. Dore is taking the place of F.
z. Carter as operator on the Rock ISL
and in the latter's absence in the west.
Engineer n. j. Feighor, of the q.
is sick, and W. w. Johnson is taking
his place on the moonlight run.
Fireman j. n. Challacomb. of the
Burlington, is back from Sterling.
Conductor August Rohwedder is the
much-envied proprietor of hirsute
bunch just under his lower lip.
Brakeman Van Dyke. of the Rock
Island, has been promoted to con-
ductor.
Brakeman Bailey has been added to
the extra list on the Rock island.
Brakeman Kingsbury, of the Rock
Island, has reported for duty.
Conductor F. Fulsinger, of the Rock
Island, is sick.
Z. j. Lund. conductor on the Rock
Island, is taking a vacation.
c. Carlson, the Rock Island brake
man, is laying off.
Conductor j. Rife, of the Rock ISL
and, has reported after an illness.
Fireman f. Z. Huot, of the Rock
Island, has returned from Valley
Junction.
Engineer c. H. Hitchcock, of the
c., r. L. & P, was off during the past
week.
Freight engine 818, Engineer Gill
more, broke down on the Iowa divis-
ion of the Rock Island last Tuesday
and is now being repaired.
Engine HOG is out of the Rock ISL
and shops after general overhauling.
Firemen C. Kofer and j. Cunning
ported.
Engineer j. f. Mosely. of the Rock
Island. is sick.
John Kane, engineer on the Rock
Island, is visiting in Denver.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-03

equipped for the duties, Andrew C.
Dow, democratic candidate for circuit
clerk, will make most excellent of
fetal. A native of Scotland, where
he was born in 1862, he took up resi-
dence in America at the age of 10. He
at once identified himself with the
branch of organized labor represented
by his trade, that of iron molder, and
has since been active in it's councils.
Natural aptitude for clerical work
singled him out in Omaha for several
years. and since 1895 at Moline, his
present home, for fiscal offices in his
trade organization. He took an active
part in the settlement of the strike of
1895, being chosen bv the tradesmen
to represent them before the National
Foundrymen's association, at Detroit.
ard success attended his efforts. He
is a member of Camp 50. NJ. W. A,
Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-03

rapid sue .ession upon his shoulders.
protests came from many of the
same old soldiers for whom he
now assumes to speak for recog-
niZing in such manner one
whom it was claimed had done his
share in deridiug the local Grand
Army post that every one loved and
respected. So that instead of feeling
sadly on account of what happened
last night, The ARGUS is more in
clined to admit that its failing was in
neglecting to take warning from these
old soldiers of Buford Post-none of
whom. as it remem bers them, were at
last nights meeting, however-as to
how far the general" would 60 if
given sufficient rope. There is q
source of satisfaction to the forebear-
ing in knowing that there was moth
ing stingy about the rope.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-03

j. W. Simonson and John Schafer,
Jr., to j. P. Hansen, e4 sw4 S, &c, Re.
81, 600.
A F. Ekstrom to f S. McEntire,
lot Z, A. F. Ekstrom's subdiv., Rey-
nolds. 800.
j. w. Caldwell to Ella f. Wynes,
lots z, and 9, f H. Guyer's su bdiv.
South Rock Island 1915.
Milo NJ. Roberts to Curtis Cook, 81
sw4 and mel swi and acres nwi %.
Il, 4w, 81, 200.
Jannette McMaster to Dennis Me-
Kinney. lot 10. McMaster's Third
add, Rock Island. $500.
Nov. 1.-Anna NJ. Stevenson to E.
F. Stevenson, und4 lot Z. block T,
Moline Water Power Co.'S Sixth add.
Moline. 81.
Lawrence Wynn to Patrick Wynn,
part lot 9. block 5. Osborne's second
add. Moline. 1925.
Thomas O'Herne to Ellen Ramsey
lot ., block f, Moline Water Power
Co. s add. Moline. $1,000.
Nov. Rock Island Savings BanL
to Henry A. Lohse, lot z, block ?. v
NJ. Blanding's first add, City of Rock
Island. $3.50.
William II. Helmer to Mary l.. Par.
ker, part lots l and ?. block a, Chi.
cago or Lower add, City of Rock Is
land, and out lot 6S, sw4 35, IS, Wv
800.
Melvin j. Parker to Mary l.. Par.
ker. und3 lot 6, block 3. Barth & Bah
cocks add, Rock Island. $500.
Veronica Bick aud George Bick Il
John V. Wells, lot s. block >. Guver'>
Second add, City of Rock IsIaui
$500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-03
FLIES FROM HOME
Mrs. 9. c. CaroIla, of Port Byron,
Takes Children to Massa-
chusetts.
HUSBAND PLEADS FOR RETURN
Says He is Willing to Go TO Sol
diers' Home If She Will
Come Back.

Mr.. and Mrs. S. g.. Carolla, a well
known Port Byron couple, have sepa-
rated, and the townspeople are won
dering the occasion for the estrange-
ment at this late day in their careers.
1t is known that all was not harmony
under the Carolla roof, but the cause
Of the unhaPpiness that is said to have
been prevailing for months is IN
known. Thursday of last week Mrs.
C4rolIa left Port Byron. Before she
got out of town che was arrested on
complaint of her husband, who want
ell to retain some of his personal be-
longings that she had packed in her
trunk.
Carolla is soul ptor. Mrs. Carolla,
accompanied by her children, is now
at the home of sister in Massachu-
sets. Her husband wrote her let
ter, in which he said, among other
things:
1T is Sunday morning; there is an
omnibus hush in the air. disturbed
only by an occasional low murmur of
. distant thunder. and the ringing of
the church bells for religious services,
inviting people to prayer and peace
and quiet rest. l miss your presence
and the pleasure and prattle of my
children's conservation in prepare
ton for attendance at church. |
deeply regret the recent unfortunate
occurrences and your consequent de-
termination to go away from me for
ever. and to force my children to SO
with YOU. Such action, need not say,
is exceedingly cruel and should be
avoided. if possible. l therefore ten
der you this prOposition-as an olive
branch for rest and peace. with
view to have you and the children re-
turn to the silent, deserted home
where sit sadly alone:
Husbands Proposition.
II will accept now the terms pro-
posed by YOU in the court room in the
presence OF Sanue Whiteside, Henry
Brandt and others, viz: That | agree
20 90 away from you and my home,
within Il reasonable time, to the Sol
diers' home, where | should be better
cared for than with you. and where
YOU should not he under the expense
of keeping me, and that you would
return with the children to our home
and manage affairs as usual, and that
you would consent to my return, at
my own expense, occasionally from
there to SEQ my children and yourself
for few days at time"
Mrs. Corolla's answer was: You
are too late. The things are all sold.
The children say, Don't 90 back, and
others have advised me not to live
with you any more"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-03
The Too Liberal Use of Salt.

Salt draws the juices from beef in
corning. toughens the fiber, makes 1t
very indigestible and less nutritious.
On cucumbers it draws out the water,
toughens the fiber and renders them
very indigestible. Salt acts in exactly
the same way on fish as on meat.
There are two ways of considering
these changes. 1 would hardly say
that salt destroys the food value, al
though it rObs the flesh of part Of it's
food value by making it less digestible.
Mrs. S. 7. Rorer in Ladies' Home
Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-03
The Dogskin wouldn't Co Round.

Hungary swarms with barristers. 1t
is the greatest ambition OF the Hun
garian peasant to make one of his sons
an advocate.
The son of a small farmer IN the
neighborhoOd of Budapest was sent
by his father to the law school of that
town, but, either from lack of parts
or the necessary application, lie was
plucked i'll the qualifying eXamlna-
ton.
Not daring to return to the paternal
abode empty handed after all the
money that had been spent on his edu-
cation, he conceived and executed the
plan of forging Il legal diploma. The
father was not, however, so ignorant
as not to be aware that such diplomas
are always written on parchment
kutya-ber (dogskin)-in Hungary.
"Why is your certificate not made out
on kutya-berr asked the old man.
The fact is, father" coolly replied
the youth, there are more barristers
than dogs in Hungary, ana so there IS
not enough kutya-ber to make dipIo-
mas for US aIl."-London Answers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-03
SPECIAL WAGE SCALE
For SYLVAN STEEL MIL

President j. T. Shaffer, of the Anal
gamated Association of Iron and Steel
workers, is still in conference with the
officials of the Sylvan Steel mill over
the special scale of wages to be adopt
ed for the local mill.
The members of the conference say
that it is probable no complete agree
ment will be rescued, but that prices
on some of the work will be agreed on
and other prices will be left open for
the present.
On this sort of an agreement the
mill hopes to start work very soon.
There is about two weeks work yet
on the new 1S-inch mill, aud the s.
inch and 12-inch mills are shut down
at present owing to a break ui one of
the pumps.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-03
SAMUEL r. KENWORTHY.

An able and experienced lawyer, a
son of the county. from Samuel 4. Ken
worthy the people are assured OF a
just and intelligent administration of
the office of states attorney. Mr..
kenworthv in his addresses at demo-
cratic gatherings during the cam
Paign has awakened an interest in his
candidacy that insures him, aside
from the solid vote of his party. he sup
of hundreds of citizens of other
political beliefs. Mr.. Kenworthy was
born at Andalusis, Oct. IA. 1873. He
graduated from the Rock Island High
school in 1890. and afterward took a
course in law at the University of
Michigan. He is considered one of
the brightest of the younger mem bers
of the Rock Island county bar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-03
MAY Be MURDERED
EIon Steer. a Wealthy Farmer,
Thought to be Victim of
Foul Play.
ROBBERY MAY HAVE BEEN MOTIVE
Only Clew Bloody Club Found in
a Roadway Mile From
Modena.

Elon Steer. a wealthy retired far
mer of Castleton, in Stark county,
has mysteriously disappeared, and
everything indicates that he has been
the victim of foul play. Yesterday
morning Mr.. Steer left home in good
health to make collections from men
living west of Castleton. On his per-
son when he started was at least $50,
and the business he was to transact
makes it possible that the sum was
greater. In the early evening the
horse he had ridden. dashed into the
yard in Castleton, covered with foam,
and giving evidence of having been
roughly handled.
The only clew that amounts to any
thing is bloody club found a mile
west of the village of Modena, lying
at the edge of the roadway, and not
far off several papers which Mr..
Steer had in his possession, although
this is by no means certain. The
club is short. heavy one, carefully
trimmed, and appears to have been
cut recently.
BIoOdhoupds on Trail.
Bloodhounds were sent for late last
night. Sheriff Williams believes a
has been committed, and that
the body has been sunk in Spoon river.
There are several old coal mines in
the vicinity, filled with water. and
these will be examined today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-03

ellis of organized labor, a civil war
veteran, progressive citizen, and &C.
tive democrat, James E. Larkin, can
didate for coroner, needs no introduce
ton to the people of Rock Island
county. He has been tried in numer-
Gus positions of responsibility and has
never been found wanting. A prop
erty holder and taxpayer he is ever
ready to respond and assist any cause
that will contribute to the welfare of
the city or county. He is a substan-
tial man. well informed, and fitted in
every respect for the duties of the
important office of coroner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-03

1t was in BalIarat that Mark Twain
found the local language 50 puzzllng
at first, the good people OF the place
deeming life too short to dawdle in
their talk.
The mayor called on the American
humorist and laconicaIly said, KIN"
Then when Mark Twain gave him n
cigar he simply said. 20"
Subsequent inquiry revealed that
these terms were BaIlaratese for wei
come" and thank you."-LondOn
Chronicle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-03
WHITE BREAD EATERS


Il was always great white bread
eater. together with pastry, hot bis
cult. and generally used coffee.
For some years there was no no.
ticeable effects from this diet, but
finally the inevitable happened. My
strength began to fail, mind grew dull
and stupid. l could eat but little
food and could not digest that.
Il had always been of a happy and
sunny disposition, but now became
morose and miserable and very cranky
to the other members of the family.
"One morning a new food called
'Grape-Nuts. appeared on the table.
l discovered it had a different taste
than the usual health foods. There
wss a rich. pleasant flavor that seemed
to satisfy me perfectly. l became
fascinated with Grape-Nuts.
Il have now used this food three
months, my strength has improved
greatly, my mind is now az clear as q
bell and l can go through the wear
and tear of day without feeling al
all exhausted. l sleep perfectly and
and have gained upwards of 10 pounds
in weight.
/ II have noticed that strong. healthy
people enjoy Grape-Nuts as well as
sick people, and it seems to furnish
more nourishment than meat or any
food have ever seen. You can pub
lish this, but please omit my name"
-, Portsmouth, Neb., Z. o. box
ISL. This mans name will be given
by the Postum Cereal company, linn
tied, Battle Greek, Mich.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-03
COUNTY TEMPLE.
EanHIeEBs

Oct. 31-M. b. Minchen to w. ii.
and j. l.. Bean, Jr.. swi nw4 25, Il,
Sw, 81.
Albert Guyer to w. ii. and j. l.
Bean, Jr., tract by metes and bounds.
nw4, 25, Il, 3w, $1,000.
A. NJ. Fredericksen to A. NJ King,
10 acres. W! 3. II, 1w, $1,000.
William II. and j. l. Bean, Jr., to
Albert Guyer, tw!, swl. nw4. 20, II,
3w, 5000.
/ George Bick to Veronica Bick,
und! nwl nw4 IA, is, lie, mel mel ID,
IS. lie, 1,64S.
William H. Ney to Mary Wreath,
part lot 3, Belcher & Sigsworth's add,
Port Byron, 1915.
Stephen Price to Isabella Cramer,
W 40 feet lot s, Belcher &, Sigsworth' s
add. Port Byron. 5000.
William Garnett by heirs to
Stephen Price, lots II and IS, Will
liam j. ShepPard's subdiv., Port
Byron. %. 10, lie, $3.50.
Annis NJ. Fisk to William H. Stock
well. lots 9 and 10, part lots 1, 2, 3
and w! lot s, block 4, Brigham's add !,
Cordova, 500.
Ida H. Metzgar to Annis NJ. Fisk,
part lots 1, 2, 5, s, 9 and 10. block IA,
Brigham IS add, Cordova, 1926.
j. P. Hansen to John Youngberg,
ed, swI 8. 20, 2e, 81 500
Charles l.. Hobart to Peter Doose,
lot A, village of Port Byron, 20, 10,
lie, $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-03
ALAS! GEN. WILCOX,
WE DID MOI EXPECT II.

We were treated right here in Rock
Island last night to new kind OF
canned goods. We have had, since
the present national administration
went into power, canned beef and
canned scandals. And later, since the
campaign opened. VS. have had canned
enthusiasm. Last night we were
served with a sample of canned indig-
luton. 1t was handed out for the
special enjoyment of The ARGUS.
Notices were published in yester
days Union requesting Company A,
9th Illinois volunteers, and veterans
of the civil war to meet at Armory
hall last evening for a purpose not
stated. The call addressed TO Com
pany A was signed by Former Ser
geant Charles Mckinstry. Cards
were also sent to members of the
company living out of town and word
was circulated that the object of the
meeting was TO censure THE ARGUS
for the publication of an article in
last Tuesdays issue. relating TO GER
tain shocking conditions to which
Americans in the Philippines were SUBJ
mitted with sanction of the govern
ment.
When the meeting assem- bled in
the gun room at Armory hall the real
political character and object Of the
meeting became apparent. Although
Company A was supposed to be the
moving factor, there were but six
members present. and five of them
had come realizing that the question
to be handled was purely one of poll
tics. and determined. If possible. 10
keep the name of the organization
out of the proceedings. The bulk of
the SQUAD consisted of IS men who
had served in the civil war, hut most
of whom are equally as well known
as chronic republican politicians.
An ARGUS representative who hap
pened 10 be entitled under the call to
be present, took the names of those
present in order that no dispute
might arise as to number. The NOV
ing spirits were f. N. Wilcox, W. j.
Ransom. Willard Baker, A. II. Hamp-
ton. Ezra Wilcher, Pete Morgart, W.
j. Bledsoe and II. c. Harris.
Ex-Sergesnt McKiustry called the
meeting 10 order and told how he
and couple of friends" who were
not present, had dawn up some reso-
lutiohs, which he exhibited. One Capt.
Ransom then suggested that, As it was
a purely Comp a affair. il would
be bright and proper move for Com
psny A to organize and run the meet
ing. But a. Company A didn't mani-
fes: any disposition to do so, and as