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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-26
He Fooled the surge cons.

All doctors told Renick Ham ilton,
of West Jefferson, o., after suff ering
Is months from rectal fstula, he
would die unless costly operation
was performed; but he cured himself
with Bucklen's Arnica Salve, the
best in the world. Surest pile cure
on earth. 25c box, at HartZ & Ull-
emeyer's drug store
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-26

A man named E. Presson, of Pres
sonville, Kas., wrote letter the 9TH
er day, saying the opinion of every
body in his town who has used Foley's
Honey and Tar is, that it is the very
best medicine for Ia grippe, colds
coughs, etc. AL druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-26
For Over FIFTY Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child. softens the gums
allays all pain. cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea. rs
cents q bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-26
Rev. Aliens Address.

Following this Rev. II. w. Reherd
assumed the duties of presiding
officer, reading a portion of the first
chapter OF Paul, and introducing Rev.
Ira w. Allen, Jr., who gave the ad-
dress of the evening on the subj ct of
| The Confirmation of Gods Word"
Rev. Allen took his text from the 25th
verse of the 1st chapter of the epis-
tie of Peter, "But the word Of the
Lord endureth forever" Mr.. Allen
alluded to the vast number of dead
books in the world and the process by
which profane writings drift into OBJ
| livion, and touched upon the endur-
ing qualities of God s word, which en-
dures in spite of all attempts that
have been made to drive it out of ex-
istence. Beginning with the early
efforts to suppress the prophecies of
jeremiah, Rev. Allen reviewed the
persecution of christians by the Ro-
man emperers. Justinian and Maxi
milan, the lives of later inf
dels, such as Voltaire and Thorn
rs Paine, who died begging for
mercy, and on to the different classes
who in our own day are seeking to
destroy faith in the bible. AS show
ing the absolute futility of all these
efforts, Rev. Allen gave figures
showing the vast number of bibles in
existence throughout the world and
placed in circulation by the various
bible societies. He concluded with
reference to the qualities which en-
able the word of God to survive, and
an earnest plea to all persons to read
and study it.
The session was closed with prayer
by Rev. G. B. Simons, of the First
Baptist church; hymn by the con-
gre CATION and benediction by Rev. c.
II. Thomas, pastor of the African
Meth odist church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-26

Avoid all dry inhalants and use
that which cleanses and heals the
membrane. Ely's Cream Balm is
such a remedy, and cures catarrh
easily and pleasantly. Cold in the
head vanishes quickly. Price so
cents at druggists or by mail.
Catarrh caused difficulty in speak
ing and to a great extent loss of hear
ing. By the use of Ely's Cream
Balm dropping of mucus has ceased,
voice and hearing have greatly i'm
proved. w. Davidson, attorney
at-law, Monmouth. Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-26

Too many people lose valuable time
in experimenting with coughs and
cold cures. They should take Foley's
Honey and Tar before it is too late.
All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-26
SPREADING THE WORD.
Fifty Sixth Annual Meeting of the
County Bible Associa-
ton.
HELD AT THE BROADWAY CHURCH

Interesting Report of Results Attained
During the Year-Program of Music and
Song, Election OF Omcers and an Address
on The Confirmation of Gods Word" By
Rev. Ira w.AlIen, Jr.
The Seth annual meeting of the
Rock Island County Bible association
was held last night at the Broadway
| Presbyterian church. As the other
churches in the city held no evening
services the congregation was a large
one, representing all the Protestant
churches in the city.
The opening services consisted of
an organ prelude, hymn by the con-
gregation, responsive service, invoca-
ton by Rev. D. l.. McNary, of the
United Presbyterian church. and an
anthem by the choir. Then the
docket of business was taken up,
and in the absence of the presI-
dent, Rev. G. o. McCulloch, Rev. w. s.
MARQUIS was made temporary chair
man. Secretary James a. Weed read
the minutes of the last meeting and
the reports of the depositor and treas
urer for the year past. They showed
the value of books on hand at the be-
ginning of the year to have been
1886 3S; at the close, $246.5 Sc. Cash
on hand at the beginning of the year,
$321.57; at the close, $lSS.26. The
amount to the credit of the associa-
ton in New York is Sol. 81.
The report of the nominating COM
mittee was accepted and the follow
ing officers were declared elected for
the ensuing year:
President-Rev. H. w. Reherd,
Milan.
Vice President-Adam Blackhall.
Rock Island.
Secretary-James A. Weed, Rock
Island.
Treasurer-H. B. Simmon, Rock
Island.
Depositor-J. S. Freeman, Rock
Island.
Board of Mauagers-Rev. T. r.
johnson, Edgington; Jacob Ramser.
NJ. w. Wiley, q. j. Dempsey, DR.. j.
w. Stewart, j. L. Noftsker, j. D..
Warnock and +. q. Young, Rock ISL
and; E. B. McKeever, Rev. r. c..
Bryant, Rev. E. f. Meecham, Moline,
and o. M. Dunlevey, Reynolds.
After the business had been fin
ished, the congregation was treated
to a cornet duet by Miss Alma Holt
and Mrs. II. +. Van Duser.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-26
Bandage Not Properly Placed.

During the trip Bergren had lost
a great amount of blood, the flow
of which might have been stopped.
the doctors say. had the handage
been properly placed, it having been
tied over the wound instead of above
it.
At noon Bergren's shattered limb
was amputated in the hope of saving
his life. But the weakness produced
by the loss of blood and the shock
caused by the operation were more
than his constitution could withstand,
and at O'Clock in the afternoon he
passed away.
Bergren was 81 years of age and sim
gle, and was employed at the Deere &
Mansur Cornplanter works
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-26
Going Down Hill.

People suffering from kidney dis
ease feel gradual but steady loss
of vitality. They should lose no time
in trying Foley's Kidney Cure. 1t is
guaranteed. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-26
TRAGEDY At A HUNT,
Alfred w. Bergen, of Moline, Ac'
cidentally Shot and
Killed.
GUN DISCHARGES IN A BOAT

Trigger Catches on q Seat and the Full
Load of shotIs Buried In His Leg-Weak-
ened by Loss of Blood, He Dies at the
Hospital an Hour After the Shattered
Limb Is Amputated.
Alfred W. Bergren, of Moline, re-
ceived wound from the accidental
discharge of shotgun yesterday that
caused his death three hours after the
occurrence. Bergren was hunting
ducks in Rock river with a party of
friends. He carried double-barreled
gun. In pushing it under seat of a
row boat the trigger caught, discharg-
ing one of the barrels, the full load
imbedding itself in Bersren's right
leg, Just above the knee.
Bergren's companions bandaged the
wound as best they knew how, and
securing a buggy. drove him as fast
as possible to the Moline city hospi-
tai, where physicians had been sum-
moned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-26

Those who expect to attend the
Lake Forest University concert may
look forward to an evening of great
enjoyment. Besides many banjos,
mandolins, guitars and violins, the
club has harpist and an impersona-
tor. Each mem Der is an artist and well
qualified to render fine music. The
club comes here March so.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-26
AMUSEM ENTS.

In presenting the new Eight
Bells" at Harper's theatre Thursday
evening, John F. Byrne has out
classed all previous efforts in the way
of mechanical effects. scenic display.
pantomimic comedy. etc. The won
derful originality shown has never
been equaled, and it indeed shows
master mind for this style of work.
Eight Bells" is by far the most
original up-to-date Pantomimic COM
edv that has ever been produced.
Young and old alike enjoy the pro-
auctions, and their annual appear
ance is always looked forward to.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-26

The Chase-Lister Theatrical COM
pany concluded a weeks engagement
at Harper's theatre last night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-26
POPULAR DRUG STORE

Is the one where the management is
continually on the alert to provide
everything that is of value in medi-
ciues, and to meet the demands of
their patrons, and where they can
always rely upon procuring the fresh
est and purest drugs and as well as
toilet requisites and at low prices.
This, with our perfect prescription
department. makes our store the pur-
chasing center of everyone requiring
anything in our line.
A. j. RIESS,
PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST,
Corner Fourth Avenue and Twenty third street
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-01
GOVERNOR GOEBELS SLAYER.
A Large sum VIII BE Appropriated
for His Detection.

FRANKFORT, KY, Feb. 2s.-The House
of Representatives at 4 O'Clock this af-
ternOon, after four hours spirited debate,
and on partisan vote passed the House
resolution providing for an appropriation
of 500, OO0 for the arrest and conviction
OF the unknown assassin of the late Will
lam Goebel.
The resolution provides for a committee
TO expend the money, and is the identical
resolution passed by the Senate, but owing
TO the fact that the Senate resolution
was not advanced far enough to be passed
the Senate resolution will be taken up to-
morrow and voted upon. The action on the
resolution tomorrow Will be formal. The
resolution was passed by vote of 81 to
81. Amendments we're voted down for re-
wards Of $1,000. 5000 $40 1000, and $685.,
600.
Drapery on the State. buildings placed
here under resolution Of the assembly out
Of respect to the memory Of the late Will
liam Goebel was torn down from the
buildings during the night Soldiers were
on guard during the night and under order
OF Captain Cochran, the drapery was re-
placed today and court Of enquiry in
stituted.
r. J. Breckenridge was given the GER
tiiicate as Attorney General by the State
Board Of Election Commissioners today,
presented his certificate before the Court
of Appeals, and asked that he be sworn
in. Clifton J. Pratt, who claims the Of
fee under the certificate presented to him
by the board in December. objected, and
asked that the court file away the certif-
cate. The certificate was offered and sub
United and the court Will probably be
forced to recognize Breckenridge or Pratt
on Saturday, as a case is pending in which
the Attorney General Will have to appear.
This case will have much bearing on the
other contest cases.
The Democratic Senate today confirmed
a long list Of appointments made by Gov
ernor Beckham.
The State funds are still tied up, and
there is no change in the Situation Of the
two governments.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-01
A TRAIN RoBBER KILLED.
Lon Currie, a Noted Western Desper-
ado. Shot by Detectives.

KANSAS CITY, Feb. 2S.-Lon Currie,
one of the train robbers in the hold-up on
the Union Pacific flyer last June, at which
time about $4,000 was stolen, was shot
and killed by officers at Dodson, near here,
this morning Currie was visiting at the
home OF Miss Lizzie Lee. Pinkerton men
had tracked him TO Cripple Creek, Col;
Kansas City. and finally to Dodson. De-
tectives surrounded the house early this
morning. Currie, pistol In hand made
desperate attempt to escape. Before he
could use his revolver. however two Of the
detectives fred and Currie fell dead.
The Currie gang is the most notorious
in the West The members made their
headquarters in mountain retreat called
Jsckson's Hole, In the Big Horn Noun
taine OF Wyoming. The robbery for which
Currie was especially wanted took place
on the Overland Flyer. carrying mall and
express matter, which was held up near
Rock Greek Station, Wyo., 125 miles west
Of CHEYENNE There were six men In the
gang
They ran the e. CINE on a bridge, which
they blew up witt dynamite. Other mem
bers OF the gang attacked the express car,
blew open the safe, packed their booty in
canvas bags, and rode off on horses
secreted near the scene. A posse was
formed and the bandits overtaken, but
they took refuge behind some boulders
and fought the posse to a standstill kill
ing the sheriff who was in command.
They then successfully made their way
TO Jackson's Hole
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-01
TEXT BOOKS DISCUSSED.
The school Superintendent in ses-
sion at Chicago.

CHICAGO. Feb. 2s-The attendance at
both morning and afternoon sessions OF
the school superintendents meeting today
was even greater than yesterday. So keen
was the interest in the lecture by Prof.
Atwater, OF Wesleyan University, on the
Scientific Temperance" question that the
hall was completely filled during the pre-
sentaton of his paper. which provoked a
lively discussion. which will be continued
tomorrow
With singular unanimity the statutes
and textbooks forced upon the schools by
the W. c. T. US central committee
and the further extensions and TigoTs
threatened were condemned as repre-
hensible. Men who are accustomed to
weigh their words with care like DR.. Dut-
ton, Of the Teachers College, Of New
York; Superintendent Dutton, Of Cincin-
natl: President Carroll, Of the Worcester
(Mass.) Normal School: Superintendent
Pearce. of Omaha, and State Superinten
dent Kiehle, OF Minnesota. were emphatic
in their criticism. The venerable former
State Superintendent Of Iowa, Henry W.
Sabin. however, broke out in an impas-
stoned eulogy on the W. c. 7. L. which
had not been attacked, and advocated the
need Of temperance teaching.
The much denounced central commit
tee however, was also on hand and some
how had secured space on either side Of
the prOsCenum for a vast array Of exhibits
They were also represented by two local
who entered special pleas for
the condemned text books. 1t is understood
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-01
LORD PAUNcEFoTE TO RETIRE.
The British Ambassador VIII Give
Up His Office April 1.

The diplomatic career Of Lord Paunce-
fote of Preston, the British Ambassador to
the United States, will terminate on April
/, when he will be placed on the retired
list. Information has been received here
that the British Government has under
consideration the names of five men who
are eligible 70 succeed Lord Pauncefote.
Sir Thomas II. Sanderson, X. c. b., is the
best known of these He is the permanent
under secretary in the Foreign Office, and
a brother Of Sir Percy SandersOn, the Brit
ish Consul General in New York. The
Hon Francis Hyde de Villers. c. B..
whose name is being considered also, is an
assistant under secretary in the Foreign
ONCE.
The British Minister at Brussels, Sir F.
r. Plunkett, G. c. VI. G., is included in the
list, and another prominent diplomatic Off
Ger who may be chosen is Mr.. Henry How
ard, C.. b., the British Minister at The
Hague Mr.. Howard served IN Washington
as first secretary of the British Legation,
when Sir Edward Thornton was the British
Minister here.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-01
THE FAMOUS HORSESHOE BEND.
A Warrant for the Lease of the Land
by PennsyIVanin

HARRISBURG, Pa, Feb. 2S-The board
OF public property received an application
today for 250 acres OF land. in St. Clair
township, Westmoreland county. 1t is
said to be valuable coal land and is Under
stood never to have passed out Of the own
ership Of the Commonwealth
Today a warrant was issued for a tract
Of land in the Allegheny Mountains. which
includes the famous Horseshoe Bend and
the Altoona city reservoir. Not long ago
the surveyor Of Blair county discovered
that this land was vacant, and notified the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company and the
Altoona city officials. who fled a Joint ap-
plication for the land II comprises about
seventeen acres.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-01
A CORPSE IN A BOX.
The Cincinnati Police Puzzled Over
n Strange Discovery.

CINCINNATI Feb. 2s.-The police are
puzzled over the discovery Of a mutilcted
human corpse. Engineer Jerome Boyles,
who came in with the Baltimore and Ohio
express from ST. Louis. says he was given
a large soap box by an aged man at Sey-
mour, Irc., to carry TO this city, where
II wCUld be called for at the round house
by Fireman Wagner.
In renewing the box It fell apart. 1e-
vsaling parts OF a man about sixty-fve
years old. The head was severed, the skull
crushed in, and the chin burned away
The remains were taken 10 the morgue and
officers are looking for the man who sent
The boy.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-01
A BOLD DIAMOND THEFT.
Two Robbers Throw Powder in the
Eyes of n Boston JeweIer.

BOSTON. Feb. 2S.-Two young men at
tempted to rob E. Hodgdon. a Devonshire
Street jeweler. this afternoon OF loose dia-
monds. valued at 81, SOC One of the thieves
threw some powder into the jewelers. eyes.
and, grabbing a paper Of diamonds that
were being shown, darted out the front
door. while the other escaped by the rear
entrance. Hodgdon was nearly blinded BY
the powder for minute. but realizing that
he was being robbed. made his way to the
door and shouted stop thief" at the same
time running down Devonshire Street in
pursuit.
Z Former Patrolman George Hobson grab
bed one thief as he was crossing ~State
Street and held him until a policeman ap-
peared. At the station the prisoner said
he was Spaniard and had been in this
country only two days, and gave his name
as Louis Nalaumceda In his flight Va
iaumceda dropped the paper of diamonds.
but they were found and restored to the
owner. One small stone was missing.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-01
CAPTAIN AND CREW RESCUED.
The Schooner Ward Lost on Cape
Hafteras.

NEW YORK. Feb. 2S.-Captain Somers
and the crew of the schooner Sarah E.
Ward. which left Charleston on Friday for
this port with cargo OF railroad ties. ar
rived here today aboard the Morgan Line
steamship FL PasO. from New Orleans.
They abandoned the Ward of Hatteras on
Monday morning after spending a night In
her rigging. The schooner sprsng a leak
in southeasterly gale on Saturday. She
was soon waterlogged. and on Sunday a
big wave that washed over the stern
swept all hands along the deck. The skip
per was washed into the scuppers and
saved himself by grabbing a stanchiOn.
The crew took refuge IN the rigging and
held on till the Ell PasO hove in sight. and
took them aboard. The Ward hailed from
Philadelphia, measured 54S tons. and was
owned BY James Ireland.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-01
ST. LOUIS sToRM-BoUND.
The City in Partial Darkness and
Many Car Lines Are Tied Up.

The CITY IN fnFtibl iJarNh"NN anu
Many Car Lines Are Tied Up.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 2s.-The severest storm
Of the winter, il not IN the history Of ST.
Louis. has been raging for the past twenty
four hours, and promises to continue, II
the Weather Bureaus predictions are cor
rect. The storm broke over the city at
noon yesterday, and has continued, increas-
ing in force each hour. II was accom-
panied by a heavy rainfall early last night,
turning into sleet later, which was followed
by snow. The sleet and snow broke down
shade trees. the city parks and Shaws
Botanical Gardens suffering great damage.
Electric wires were carried down in all
directions. several horses being killed-by
coming in contact with live wires. So
great is the danger considered that the
city lighting department issued request
that tonight especially citizens VINO are
not compelled by necessity to be out, re
main at their homes and off the streets.
Street car traffic was interrupted north and
south lines being practically abandoned.
Wires OF the Western Union and Postal
Telegraph companies are down in every
direction, and business at their Offices has
accumulated IN large volume. The great
cyclone OF 1896 did not create such havoc
with the wires as has the present storm.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-01
FOUL PLAY SUSPECTED.
Circumstances Indicate That Sheldon
Nauck Was Murdered.

WINCHESTER, Va, Feb. 2S.-Cireum-
stances seem to indicate that young Shell
den Mauck, who was found dead Monday
afternoon near Boyce was assaulted and
robbed and left along the roadside IN an
unconscious condition. where he was frozen
to death. Samuel Lewis, a colored man, is
alleged to have said that he saw Mauck
display a roll Of money just before starting
on the horseback ride which ended in his
death.
when the pockets OF the dead man we're
searched only 81 was found. A cut on the
back Of the head is now thought 20 hav,
been inflicted by an assassin. Mauck had
been missing since Saturday, and as his
body was found on an unfrequented road
and considerable distance from the main
road along which II was necessary for him
TO travel, citizens OF the neighborhood be
lieve he was attacked and his body car
ried to the spot where it was fouDd. This
is the third violent death to occur in this
immediate neighborhood within the past
few months.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-01

REDDING, Cal, Feb. 2S.-Nine miners
are entombed in a tunnel OF the Mountain
Copper Company, in Iron Mountain. Five
hundred men are employed in the mine,
and two hundred are in the night shift.
Early this morning big cave-in occurred
in the tunnel, and the nine men were I'M
able to escape. They are incosed in a
natural chamber, and their raps On the
walls show that all are we'll Every ef-
fort is being made 10 rescue them.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-01

TIC stylish footwear on display in the show
WINDOWS Of ", l. Douglas retail store at 1913
rshhss wanna Avenue, attracts general attention
Tue - les for spring show 3 number Of new toes
The creation 81 The Douglas exclusive designers
which vii not be seen in any other shoe store
IN this CITY The ". L. Douglas shoes have
reputation winch extends around the world Their
popularity has snade a new era IN shoe making
and m The shoe history Of this country. Mr.
Douglas has now been in business a quarter Of A
eenteIs. curing which time he has made possible
the fact that shoe could DC made n IN a. io-s
~ $50 and stu posses the same material. work
maIsllp style. and durability 10 he found in
those costing frcn s. 10 s.. AR Douglas owns
sne opeiaies sl1iy retaA stores in the principal
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-01

CHICAGO, Feb. 2s.-Chicago Harbor is
ice-bound for thirty miles, and fears are
entertained that serious consequences may
result TO steamers caught in the ice out in
the lake. The City OF Racine and Victoria,
passengers liners, are both due, but have
not arrived. The liner Indiana is snow
bound at the harbor entrance, within few
lengths OF the south pier. She tried 10 get
ont last night, and became stalled.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-01

James Burke. colored, about sixty years
old. whose neck was broken as the result
Of fall from cart at the corner Of Tenth
Street and Rhode Island Avenue. Tuesday
morning, died shortly after l O'Clock yes
terday afternoon at Freedmans Hospital.
An autopsy will be performed on the re-
mains this morning by the physicians at
the hospital. but no further investigation
OF the death is likely. Coroner Carr is eN-
pected to issue a certificate Of accidental
death and the body Will be turned over to
friends this afternoon for burial. The de-
ceased resided at II Sumner Alley north
west.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-01
A MAIL POUCH STOLEN.
The $1,000 Which II Contained Dis
appears in New York.

NEW YORK, Feb ga postofice pouch
containing eighteen registered enclosures
entered for distribution in Long Island
City. the value OF which Is supposed to be
about $1,000, was stolen Monday. The sub
contract for carrying the mail from the
ferry to the postofiice is held by Mary E.
Conway, a widow who employed as driver
William Carr, twenty years old, son Of
former Policeman Michael Carr.
Carr received the mali Monday morn
ing. but never delivered II, and II cannot
be found. The pouch which contained the
mail was found in an open lot in Brook
Ign torn open and-its contents removed.