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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-04
The Queen In Ireland.

Dublin, April Queen Victoria
landed in Ireland this morning for
the first time in SO years. The dis
embarkation from the royal yacht was
accomplished at II o'clock. The COM
mander of the forces in Ireland, the
Duke of Connaught, the lord lieutenant
and earl of Cadogan and their stafrs
greeted her majesty, and the ride
from Kingstown to Dublin was COM
menced in splendid weather and be-
fore huge, good-natured crowds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-04
Killed by n Bursting Cannon

Greenup. Ills. April 4.-Sidney A
Adams was instantly killed here Mon
day by the explosion of a cannon fired
at the celebration of the thirty-fifth
anniversary of the battle of Selma
Ala. The cannon was an old twenty
four-pOunder howitZer, given Smiedel
Post 251, Grand Army of the Republic
by the war department. Mr.. Adams
was % years of age and served in the
Seventh Indiana and Thirty-third In
diana infantry through the rebellion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-04
Pioneer Minnesota Maj Dead.

St Paul. April T. - \ Red Wing.
Mimi. special to The Dispatch says:
at. B. Sheldon. one of the oldest and
wealthiest citizens of Red Wing, died
yesterday, aged 50. He was president
of the Duluth. Red Wing and South
ern railway. of the First National
bank. the Goodhue County Savings
bank, the Minnesota Stoneware COM
pany and the Red Wing Furniture
company He was also vice president
or director in numerous other enter
priSeS"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-04
ouicc Decides TO Retire.

New York. April 4. - -Lemuel Z.
Quigg announces that he has decided
TO retire from the presidency OF the
Republican county committee. Il made
up my mind" said Quigg. that 1t was
better for the interests OF the party
that | should withdraw before the
opening Of the campaign, and l told Air.
Platt of my decision last week" he
added that it would put him pretty
much OUT of politics.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-04
CRoNJE OFF FOR ST. HELENA.

with Him Goes : 900 OF His Men-Noth-
ing Startling from the War.
Cape Town, April 4.-General
CrOnje, Colonel Shicl and 1000 Boer
prisoners sailed for ST. Helena last
night.
Two small parties of Beers escaped
from the Greenpoint track. One party
was traced to u railway train. which
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-04
Men str,k. at En., 81. Louis.

East ST. Louis. Ills, April 4.-Work
on all buildings in this city has been
suspended. About 500 men employed
in the building trades are out to en-
force their demand for an advance in
wages. The members of the Building
Exchange say they are unable to pay
the advance and will stand together in
resisting II
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-04
Issue Was License in Nebraska.

Omaha. April City and village
elections were held throughout ebraska
yesterday with the exception Of
Omaha. The main issue In most of the
smaller places was license and the re-
suits are mixed. the greater number
of towns apparently being favorable
te licensing the traffic for another
year. Lincoln. Bryan's home. gies the
largest Republican majority for years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-04

SenemanS c0mmafd. which was ac-
companied by many foreigners. Com
mandant John Y Blake was present
with the Irish brigade and other for
eigners-
Bloemfontein. Monday, April q
Gen. Colville's division and French s
cavalry have returned here. Every
thing is quiet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-04
Party Lines Maintained in Kansas.

Topeka. Kas., April 4.-Municipal
elections We're held throughout the
state yesterday In cities of the first
and second class. Party lines were
maintained in most cases. and the re-
turns received here up to midnight in
dIcate that the Republicans have gen.
orally been successful.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-04

saying it was not immoral. The wOm-
ans Christian Temperance Union asked
Chief of Police Applegate to enforce
the curfew ordinance. City Attorney
Walters decided that it was unconsti-
tutional and could not be enforced
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-04
Declines.

Washington, April 4.-Charles M.
Pepper, who was recently proffered the
position of secretary of the Philippine
has declined the place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-04
State Militia Encnmpmrni.

Springfield. Ills. April 4.-The prop
Osition to hold n brigade encampment
of the Illinois militia this summer at
Camp Lincoln will be reached as soon
rs Governor Tanner arrives here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-04
Governor Continues 10 Improve.

Springfield. Ills. April 4-Governor
Tanner Is still at Palm Beach and en-
iOying himself very much. DIR. l.. c.
Taylor. his attending physician, says:
Governor Tanner has made decided
improvement daily since coming here"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-04
Strike Situation at Cleveland.

Cleveland, April 4.-It was stated at
the headquarters of the striking lath-
ers yesterday that several firms had
granted their demands. Aside from
this there was little change in the
strike Sitnation in this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-04

The eyes Of snakes are never closed.
Alive or dead, sleeping or waking, they
are always wide open. -e-,..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-04
Wisconsin womeus Clubs.

Green Bay, Wis. April 4.-The dele
gates TO the Eighth district convention
OF Women Federation Clubs arrived
yesterday. Representatives from thir-
ty-three clubs are present. The state
vice president. Mrs. F. c. Winkler. of
Milwaukee, and the district vice presi-
dent, Mrs J. A. Versen, of Waupaca,
are here and take part in the sessions
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-04

It may be good for us to remember,
as an English novelist tells US, that
the shade OF each departed day falls on
our graves.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-04
GREWSOME MYSTERY
Nay Be Solved by a Boys Equally
GreWsone Find i'm a
River.
HUMAN CORPSE PARTLY PETRIFIED

Thought To Be, Perhaps, the Body of a
Young Woman Who Dropped Out of
Sight Four Years AgO-Decatur Refuses
To Be decentralization of II Father
TO Save His ChiIdren-CaII for Harrison
for Governor.
Belleville, Ills, April 4.-The mutt
lated body of Il woman was found in
the Okaw river, above New Athens,
st. Clair county, Ills, Sunday after
noon. by the S-year-old son of Fred
Franz, who was hunting in the Okaw
bottoms with his father. The body
was in Il mass of driftwood close to the
bank! The head and one of the legs
were missing. The alkaline action OF
the water had converted the body into
a substance that resembled chalk, and
it was in an advanced stage of petri-
fcation. Only few Shreds of the wo-
mans dress We're left. and the color of
these could not be told.
Probable Solution of the Mystery
Coroner Schildroth, of Belleville was
summoned yesterday morning to hold
an inquest. The remains are believed
to be those of Annie Lehman, daugh-
ter of August Lehman, of New Athens,
who disappeared four years ago. Miss
Lehman was 20 years old. She went
into the woods one day to gather nuts
and never returned home. For Il long
time ii was thought that she had been
kidnapped by tramps. Months after her
disappearance the basket and rake she
carried when last seen We're found in
the grass
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-04
Story of a Wild Woman.

At the time of Miss Lehman'S diSap-
pearance searching parties secured the
wfldS of the Okaw bottoms for months.
and the parents spent vast sums Of
money in efforts to find some trace of
the girl. On frequent occasions since
then reports have reached the local au-
thoritieS that n wild woman was roam
ing the woods along the Okaw river
and had frightened people passing that
way. No one, however. was ever found
who could verify the statement that
such 4 creature existed
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-10
rsmpsrance Day.

Tomorrow will be observed as Tenn
pcrance Day by the Presbyterian. Mary
land-Avenue and First Methodist Epis-
copal churches. Rev. S. E. Nicholson.
recently elected superintendent of the
Maryland Temperance League. viii be
in the city and will preach at the First
NJ. E. Church at IL a. m. and at the
Presbyterian Church at 100 P. m. In
The afternoon at 4 o'clock there will be a
mass meeting in the Maryland-Avenue
NJ. Z. Church. 10 be addressed by Rev.
Mr.. Nicholson. The sermons and ad-
dress will be on Gospel lines. free from
all political or sectaiian references. Rev.
Mr.. Nicholson has been successful as a
temperance worker, and comes with the
highest commentators. The Western
"Christian Advocate" says OF him in
giving an account OF meeting held in
Cincinnati: "For one hour he poured
forth sentences. eloquent in diction. mas.
sive in strength and structure. fred with
indignation. yet balanced by states
manship that knows how TO secure re-
suits,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-10
His Life Was saved.

Mr.. ]. Z. Lilly. a prominent citizen Of
Hannibal. Mo-, lately had wonderful
deliyerance from fiightful death. In
telling of it he says: 81 was taken with
Typhoid Fever, that ran into Pneumonia.
MY lungs become hardened. was so
weak COUNT even sit up in bed. Moth
ing helped me. expected to soon die
of Consumption, when ] heard OF DIR.
Kings New Discovery. One bottle gave
great relief. continued to use it. and
now am we'll ard strong. can't say too
much in its praise. This marvellous
medicine is the surest and quickest cure
in the world for all Throat and lung
Trouble. Regular sizes 50 cents and
81 90. Trial bottles free at Feldmeyer
Bros. Drug Store; every bottle guaran
teed.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-10
Funeral of "Math'' and skinny.

Last night tie Naval Cadets had a fun
eral. They buried "Math" and skinny
two OF their most difficult studies. Before
the burial ceremony they held their
annual parade, costumed as yellow
Kids &C., and marched to the music OF
the Naval Academy band. A large
number Of friends OF the cadets witnessed
the burial ceremony Of mathematics and
physics, alias "Math' and skinny
A special dispensation. most marked
in its distinction, was granted the class OF
1900. by the acting superintendent. Com
mander Charles I. Hutchins. Hereto
fore the ceremony was limited to the hall
hour between gun fire and taps. This
evening the class had from 9 to 10. so p.
M, for the execution of its elaborate and
spectacular program.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-10
What Eyes Tell.

Hazel eyes show steadiness and
power OF constant affection; green, cat
like orbs, though frequently fascina
ting. are dangerous. for they are q
sign of deceit. Black eyes show strong
intellect and passions. The eyes OF
genius are said to be of varying tints
like the sea--sometimes blue, tinged
with green or orange: in certain lights
or when affected by emotion, deep and
almost dark. 1t should never be for
gotten that eyes are more capable OF
misleading than any other feature.
Widely expanded eyelids see much
without rejecting greatly; they live in
the senses. and think Little beyond the
present moment. Eyelids half clos
ing over the eyes denote less facility
of IMPRESSION. but clearer insight
more definite ideas, greater steadinesi
i'm action. Deep-set eyes, with wrin
kles at the outer corners, show pene
tration and sense of humor.
Eyes set near together, especially
when there are wrinkles across the
nose. are sign of cunning and mean
ness i'm small things-money matters
and otherwise. Set wide apart, the
character will he generous; IL toe
wide, careless and extravagant. The
proper distance between the eyes II
the length of one eye.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-10
Saving the Rubber Plant.

Leaves turning yellow on rubber
plant IL a sure indication of the bad
health OF the plant, the most common
GAUGE OF which Is the watering. Dur
irg the winter season the plant is at
"a stage OF comparative rest, and, there
fore. only needs water when the soil
begins 20 get dry. But IL must not be
allowed to become so dry that the soil
will harden. or when II is watered can
ais or channels through the ball Of soil
will be the result, and the greater part
of the roots will not be moistened at
all
If the soil once hardens. set the plant,
pot and all, In a bucket, and fill with
water nearly to the top of the pot, let
ing Il remain for several hours.
Another fault Is keeping the plant In
n Jardiniere containing stagnant wa
ter. After watering. always empty the
jardiniere. or the soil will become sour
again. causing the leaves to drop off.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-10
College Cuttings.

The committee from the Legislature
that has been appointed to look into the
affairs OF ST Johns College. has not yel
been up TO the institution TO make Their
investig atoms. The battalion will form
tor their inspection when the committee
makes their visit.
Mr.. Thomas Pennington. Of the Senior
Class, who has been detained at hi:
home, Seaford, Del. since Christmas
returned to College to-day. He wa'
warmly welcomed by his friends.
The semi annual examinations Of St
Johns College are over. the last being
held yesterday afternoon. On Monday
morning at five minutes past eight recita
tons tor the new term will begin.
The library of the College has beer
improved by handsome oak reading
table.
Prof. Soho and number OF student:
spent the day in Baltimore.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-10
To Be Prepared.

For war is the surest way for this ma
ton to maintain peace. That is the
opinion of the wisest statesmen. IL is
equally true that 20 be prepared for spring
is the best way 10 avoid the peculiar dan
gers of the season. This is lesson
multitudes are learning, and at this time.
when the blood is sure to be loaded with
impurities and to be weak and sluggish.
the millions begin 10 take Hoods Sar-
sarparilla. which purifies, enriches and
vitalizes the blood. expels all disease
germs. creates a good appetite. gives
strength and energy and puts the whole
system in healthy condition, preventing
pneumonia fevers. and other dangerous
diseases which are liable to attack a weak
ened sy stem.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-10
No Right to ugIiness.

The woman who is lovely in face,
form and temper will always have friends.
but one who would be attractive must
keep her health. II she is weak. sickly
and all iun down. she will be nervous
and irritable. II she has constipation OF
kidney trouble. her impure blood will
cause pimples. blotches. skin eruptions
and wretched complexion. Electric
Bitters is the best medicine in the world
to regulate stomach. liver and kidneys
and to purity the blood. II gives strong
nerves. bright eyes, smooth. velve,y skin,
rich complexion. Ii will make good
looking, charming woman of run. down
invalid. Only 50 cents, at Feldmeyer
Bros. City Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-10
Scented Beds.

IL is now not an unsual thing to or
der that I'm your mattress OF hair or
wool shall be placed sachets of the odor
you like best. Even IL this Is not done
many housekeepers arrive at nearly
the same result by using small fiat
sachets filled with lavender or violet or
orris TO slip under the turned down
sheet or put I'm at the tucked in cor
ners above the mattress. The pillow Is
perfumed by silk sachet of it's own
size and shape slipped in on the un-
used side between the case and the
ticking. None OF this seems very wise
unless the perfume is confined to your
own bed-as many persons dislike all
perfumes and others are made sick by
certain odors. Therefore TO perfume a
bed for n guest whose idiosyncrasies
are not known Is dangerous. to say the
least
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-10
Te,ter. >salt-Rheum and eczema

The intense itching and smarting Incl.
dent to these diseases IS instantly allayed
by applying Chamberlain Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by it. II
is equally efficient tor itching piles an
a favorite remedy for sore nipples, chap
ped hands. chilblains, frost bites and
chronic sore eyes. 25cts per box. For
sale by Feldmeyer Bros, City Drug
Store.
DR.. Cady's Condition P0SOae,y. are just
what horse needs when in bad condition
Tonic, blood purifier and vermifuge.
They are not food but medicine and the
best in use to put horse in prime con-
dition. Price IS cts per package. For
sale by Feldmeyer Bros. City Drug
Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-10
Recoun. No. Progressing.

The recount of the contested election
case in this county. over the Sherifialty
is not progressing fast enough to sui
Sheriff Bowie. wto says unless the re.
count IS resumed a. once he will insis'
upon abandonment OF the case by the
opposing candidate. Mr.. Bowie. Repub
lican. who has already entered upon hi.
duties. is awaiting the outcome Of the
contest before appointing new warden
at the county jail. In this county it il
estimated that the illiterate voters. OF
those who require instruction at the bal.
lot box, will number nearly AGO. On
this number $50 are white and 1906
colored.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-10
A FEW RECIPES.


one cupful of butter. three cupfuls
sugar. one pint -four, one and half
teaspoonfuls baking powder, whites OF
six eggs. one cupful Of milk. 20 drops
extract bitter almonds. Rub butter and
sugar TO light. white cream add the six
whites. whipped to dry froth. the -four.
sifted with the powder. the milk. and
extract; mix together thoroughly. but
carefully. and bake in jelly cake tins
IN a quick oven Is minutes; then ar
range In layers with white icing and
grated cocoanut mixed in the proper
ton OF two cupfuls of former TO one OF
later.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-10
Several New Ideas.

Cashmere stockings are now worn
with double feet. and to those who suf-
fer from cold feet this is very great
boon. They also do not wear into holes
nearly so quickly as the ordinary kinds
are so apt TO do-and darning Is not
at all an agreeable practice.
Fur collarettes have a gold chain at
tached to them. so that they will not
fall of the neck when open, as was
their pleasing habit before this was in
vented. Many valuable furs have been
lost In this way-fallen of and not no.
ticed till they had disappeared.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-10
Potatoes. Lyonnaise.

Parboil dozen or more potatoes at
breakfast time and set aside after you
have peeled them. as they should get
perfectly cold. When you are ready to
cook them heat some butter or good
dripping I'm frying-pan: fry in it one
small onion chopped fine. until It be-
gins 10 change color-say. one minute
oc more. Then put in potatoes, cut into
small squares Qike dice). not too thick
or broad. Stir well and cook five min
utes. taking care potatoes do not break
20 pieces. They must not brown. Put
In some minced parsley just before taxi
ins up. Drain dry by shaking in heat
ed pan
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-10
An Ex-seere.ary of The Navy Dead.
BALTIMORE, MD

Col. Richard w. Thompson, an ex-
secretary Of the Navy. died yesterday al
bis home in Terre Hau,e, Indiana
Richard w. Thompson. familiarly
called "Dick" Thompson. was pro-
duct OF the most remarkable year 1907
the year that produced Longfellow. Oar.
win, Gladstone, Tennyson. Holmes. Poe
and Lincoln. and others who achieved
fame.
He served in Congress with John
Quincy Adams. with Lincoln. Webster,
Calhoun and Clay. He was secretary
of the navy under Hayes. and was Lin.
coins close adviser.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-10
Help Wanted.

A Salina man loaned one of his
neighbors a rat trap, the neighbor be-
ing bothered with rats. Mr.. Neighbor
put the trap in his barn, and in two OF
three days he went to see what sue
cess he had had with the trap. When
nearing the trap he became aware OF
a peculiar odor. and looking into the
trap saw young polecat The ami.
NAL had been there for a day-and
that is all: he's still there, and Mr.
Neighbor has sent word to his friend
to come and get his trap. In the mean
time the animal is going without his
regular meals.-SaliEa Union.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-10
Drying Preparations

simply develop dry catarrh; they dry UP
the secretions which adhere to the mem
brane and decompose, causing far
more serious trouble than the ordinary
form of catarrh. Avoid all drying in
halants and use that which cleanses,
soothes and heals. Ely's Cream Balm
is such a remedy and win cure catarrh OF
cold in the head easily and pleasantly.
All druggists sell it at 50 cents or it will
be mailed by Ely Brothers. IS Warren
ST., New York.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-10
Fruits For Center Piece.

be half OF yellow pumpkin, followed
10 form bowl, filed with pears.
grapes and rosy-cheeked apples. AT
either end OF the table place flower
bowls filed with red and yellow chrys-
anthemums. Arrange vines, caught
In the chandelier, in and out among
the fruit in the center OF the table to
the flower bowls at each end of the ia
bic.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-10
French omelette.

Take four eggs, separate the yolks
from the whites. Beat the whites TO a
snow on a dinner plate; then beat the
yolks in small basin, with sugar to
taste then add a small pinch OF
baking powder and three large ta-
blespoonfuls OF -four. and milk enough
90 make thin batter. Then pour into
an omelette pan, previously heated and
creased. Spread the white over the top.
Fry by holding high above the fire till
set brown on the top; double over and
serve hot with jam.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-10
ReIaian Queens Home.

The Queen of the Belgians was
brought up in her fathers castle at
Pesth amid surroundings and customs
which remind one of the feudal ages.
At night her father himself descend
ed the great staircase to lock the outer
gate and the door of the principal hall.
Thi hall was divided into two parts.
one end being raised little above the
other. At the elevated end the
daughters of the house sat at their
needlework OF painting or music.
while their attendants sat at the lower
end OF the IL
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-10

81 don't believe professors know 50
very much" said Mamie.
why. How can you talk SOL" re-
Joined Maud.
We'll. don't see why Mr.. Fulpate
should have seemed SO surprised and
puzzled when ! asked him how to say
'rubberneck' in Greek--Washington
Star.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-10
The Retort Courteous.

The Acknowledged out OF the
way there, you old stiff. You're has
been.
The Horse-Perhaps. But will you
please tell me from what part OF your
anatomy they cut the porterhouse
steaks.-Omaha World Herald.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-10
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 gentle remedy. than by any other.
Children enjoy it and it benefits them.
The true remedy, Syrup of Figs. is manu-
factured by the California Fig Syru-
Company. only.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-10
A Lovely Garden.

The Countess Casteilane. once Miss
Anna Gould. of New York. has the
most lovely garden In France. She
grows all the old fashioned flowers,
which are allowed to overrun every
where in luxuriant untidiness. One cor
ner OF this delightful spot she calls her
garden OF friendship. and In this she
plants all the flowers that are associa-
ted in her mind with friends and rela-
tives, each blossom being fragrant with
a memory II Is ~~@tty idea.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-10
Eelt Hurt.

"She broke her engagement with
Treatem, the dentist. soon after he
filed some teeth for her."
Il thought she loved him.
$50 she does, but she says she cam
net marry a man who has so little re-
gard of other peoples feelings. Phil
adelphia Bulletin.