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The Lamar register., 1900-01-24
eir s,aa-a,. ln aI.een.ln.

The woEsen students OF the uuiyersi-
~ a, Madison. WITS. have adopted a
snort skirf for everyday wear. There
ere mors t,san coo freshmen and sopho-
u.ors girls in the gymnasium classes-
\ class Of forty juniors ana seniors
bss elected an advanced physical drill,
consisting Of exercises with dumb
Gsd bar bells. parallel bars. rings and
overhead ladder.
The Lamar register., 1900-01-24

;. 1t takes but a minute to overcome tick
hng IN the throat and to stop a cough by
the use OF One Minute Cough Cure. This
remedy quickly cures all forms OF throat
and lung troubles. Harmless and pleas
ant TO take 1t prevents consumption. A
famous specific for grippe aud It's after
effects. l. H. Myers,
The Lamar register., 1900-01-24

"One Minute Cough Cure is the best
remedy ] ever used for coughs and colds.
II is unequalled for whooping cough.
Children all like it," writes II. N Viii
liams, Gentryville, Ind. Never fails. Its
the only harmless remedy that gives inn
mediate results. Cures coughs, colds,
hoarsness, Group, pneumonia, bronchitis
and all throat and lung troubles Its early
use prevents consumption. l. II. Myers.
The Lamar register., 1900-01-24
nnmr.,raas rlr. r,tlnsal.her.

A are extlngulshes which may eas-
iiy be made ard kept stored in bot
ties ready for use consists of three
pounds OF salt and one and one-half
poEnas OF sal ammoniac. dissolved in
a gallon Of water.
The Lamar register., 1900-01-24

Il was nearly dead with dyspepsia,
tried doctors. visited mineral springs and
grew worse. | used Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure. That cured me-" 1t digests what
you eat. Cures indigestion, sour stom-
ach, heartburn and all forms OF dyspep-
sia. /. III. Myers.
The Lamar register., 1900-01-24
A slang Phrase.

Somebody has discovered that the
slang talking through his hat did
not originate in America, but was first
used by Moliere, the French dramatist.
who in his "Miser" makes one of his
characters say: ITO whom speak?
am speaking to the inside of my hat"
The Lamar register., 1900-01-24
Dog. and M.n.

The puppy. as such. thinks every one
Is his friend. As he grows up he curbs
his enthusiasm. When an old dog with
gray ioNls. he only glares at people
who call to him Human beings have
many canine traits. including four
teeth OF the sort used by mans best
friend.-New York World.
The Lamar register., 1900-01-24

Miss Annie E. Cunning, Tyre, Mich,
says, Il suffered long time from dyspep-
sia; lost flesh and became very weak. ko-
dol Dyspepsia Cure completely cured me.
IL digests what Yen eat and cures all
stomach trouble. 1tnever fails to give i'm
mediate relief IN worst cases. !. II. Myers
The Lamar register., 1900-01-24

Mr.. j. Sheer. Sedalia, Mo, saved his
child's life by One Minute Cough Cure.
Doctors had given her up TO die with the
Group. It's an infallible cure for coughs,
colds, grippe, pneumonia. bronchitis and
throat and lung troubles. Relieves al
once. |. ii. Myers.
The Lamar register., 1900-01-24
roo manr Nl.l,er. % w.r.hlp.

ofiicers on the United States war
ships in American harbors complain
that visitors are so numerous as to
interfere With regular duties on ship
board.
The Lamar register., 1900-01-24

J. y. Clark, Peoria. H.. says, ..Surge-
ons wantsd to operate on me for piles. but
cured them with Dewitt's Witch Hazel
Salye. IL is infallible for piles and skin
discusses Beware OF counterfeits. LII
Myers.
The Lamar register., 1900-01-24

Dewitt's Little Early Risers purify the
blood. clean the liver, inyigorate the sys-
TEN. Famous little pills for constipation
and liver troubles. /. H. Myers.
The Lamar register., 1900-01-24
Newest idea in Homine pireon,.

Weekly Telegraph: At Huslet, near
Leeds. a breeder OF carrier pigeons is
crossing his horning birds with par
rots. SO that in flying long-distance
matches they can ask their way.
The Lamar register., 1900-01-24
Va, su,.r oa,pa, OF Mr.ieo.

For 800 years Mexico has produced
oae-third of all the silver that was
mined. The production at present Is
more than ys0.ooo.ooo annually.
The Lamar register., 1900-01-24
rar,.a ra..lenltle. in rera.

Peru possesses such diversity of
elevations and climatic peculiarities as
TO be able to produce almost any prod
uct known to man.
The Lamar register., 1900-01-24
For Sale.

One first, class water right in Fort
Lyon Canal, easy terms.
@. b. THoMAN.
The Lamar register., 1900-01-24

Mrs Il. Churchill, Berlin, VT, says,
sour baby was covered with running
sores DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye cured
her A specific for piles and skin dis
eases. Beware Of worthless counterfeits.
!, II. Myers.
The Lamar register., 1900-01-24
a Glrr,. KItcn,n r.rn,

Two years ago Il Nordaway county
tMissouril farmer gave his daughter
two chickens and promised to feed the
increase for four years. providing she
would take care OF them He says she
now has sst In the bank and has 200
chickens that he win have to feed this
winter. He also says that at the end OF
the four years she viii own the farm
and viii be charging him rent to live
on IL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-16
This Is the Expression of the Repubc-Loving Ii
Indianapolis.
HE RESOLUTIONS
Take the Form of An Address to the American Peope-Mc.
KinIey Must Be Beaten

Indianapolis. Ind. Aug. 16.-The
report of the committee on resolu-
tions. which took the form of an ad-
dress to the American people, was
submitted to the congress of the Ma
tional Anti-ImpeIialist league at this
mornings session. The resolutions
advise the people to withhold support
from Mckinley and give direct sup
port to Bryan as the most effective
means of checking imperialism.
Indianapolis. Aug. 16.-The first
days session of the Liberty Congress
of the National Anti-ImperialSt
League was somewhat disappointing
so far as the attendance of delegates
was concerned. About 300 accredited
delegates We're present. In spite of
the small attendance the speeches of
Edwin Rurritt Smith, the temporary
chairman, and George s. Boutwell,, the
permanent president, brought forth
much enthusiasm. The public meet
ing in the evening was much better at
tended, and the reading of BOurke
Cockran'S letter approving the object
of the meeting was the signal for
tremendous applause. But the great
est demonstration of the convention
so far came in the afternoon when
the venerable George :. Boutwell, con-
Cluded his address as permanent chair
man with the declaration that he had
turned his back on the Republican
party and should support Bryan for
president.
Decorations of the Hall.
Tomlison Hall was elahOrately dec
grated with American flags and with
portraits of Washington. Lincoln, JEFF
ferSOn, Thomas \. Hendricks and
Oliver L. Morton. Swung directly
over the speakers platform was an
immense banner with the following
inscriptions: Il speak not of forcible
annexation, for that can not he
thought of. That by our code Of
morals would he criminal aggression"
William Mckinley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-16

OUTSIDE THE PRINCIPAL GATE OF PEKISG.
age sent by Minister COnger to Fow-
Ter. telling the latter that the situation
was becoming more critical at Pekinr
and that the Chinese authorities were
seeking to compel the legationers to
leave the city under Chinese escort.
With the army at Matow it Is felt
that any one of several conditions
might be presented in the near future.
The Chinese officials concurred in the
belief eXpreSSe! by the Chinese min
ister at London that there would be a
speedy and sudden change. and
peace. within the next few weeks. On
theOther hand Baron Speck Won Stern
the other hand Tung- Chan midway be-
tween MaTu and Picking, as the real
battle ground, and Secretary Root is
inclined to accept this view Some OF
the Japanese O.ucialS believe that
when the allies reach Tung- Chan they
of them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-16
PRESENTED.

Behold republic standing erect.
with the empires all around her bowed
beneath the weight of their own arma-
ments-a republic whose flag is loved
while other flags are only feared."-
William Jennings Bryan.
Sentiment eff the Speeches.
During the afternon there were
numerous speeches. Whenever the
Declaration of Independence and the
sermon on the mount are proclaimed
by a party as glittering generalitieS.
then you may know that the party
prOclaiming it is in the control OF
Dives and pharisees."
Gamaliel Bradford said: "If we are
going to defeat Mckinley we must all
throw our solid support in behalf OF
William !. Bryan" GGreat applause.
Others spoke in similar strains.
Points from BoutweITs Speech.
During Boutwelrs speech he de-
nounced our action in China, and asked
who authorized it, holding that 1t was
a declaration of war, which was the
sole prerogative of congress. He said:
"China has always followed the max
i'm, Use that which is thine own SO
as not to injure others That contains
every provision of the decalogue-
Through centuries the Chinese empire
has gone on, while ASsyria and Rome
and Carthage have withered and died
died because they took into their
possession that to which they had no
right. 1t is to such an entertainment
that we are invited, it is to such a his
tory as these nations have made that
our eyes, s,are turned, and we are asked
to initiate 1t. Who does not see that
the day of England's downfall Is APP
proa ching? And we are asked to fol-
low her example and tread in the i'm
perial footsteps of Great Britain. know
ing that those steps are leading the
British empire to destruction"
PLATFORM COMMITTEE APPOINTED
Public Meeting at romIinson HnII-Third
Party Men In Council.
At the conclusion of Governor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-16
BUT TWENTY MILES OFF FRIDAY.
SAYS a Dispatch Received at Washington
From Gen. Chanee.

London. Aug. 1G.-"The allies are
reported to have reached Peking Mon
lay" says the Shanghai correspondent
Of The Daily Express. wiring yester
day. He adds: Chinese official news
confirms this statement. but without
details" A Paris message repeats this,
but the statement, especially as it
cmamated from Shanghai, must he ac
cepted with considerable reserve.
Other London morning papers, baS-
ing their remarks upon Washington
dispatches, which. with the exception
of the foregoing from Shanghai, from
the latest news regarding the advance,
are divided in opinion. some believing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-16
STRUGGLEFORP POISON
Two Women the Strugglers, One
to Take, the Other to
Save, Life.
POLICEMAN CUES TO THE RESCUE.
Babe Found in a Boat-Fifteen Per-
sons Struck by Lightning
and Two Killed. - -.

Chicago. Aug. 16.-For ten minutes
yesterday morning TWO women strug-
bled desperately for the possession of
a bottle of poison. Mrs. Adelaide
Eickler, of 215 Michigan street. who
had spent the night with her friend,
Hulda Echer. at 1OS Wells street. be-
came despondent. Miss Echer, having
q premonition that her friend intended
10 commit suicide. watched her
closely. When she attempted to drink
the contents of a bottle of carbolic
acid Miss Echer attempted to wrest
the bottle from her hand. The other
woman resisted. In the struggle both
Romen tripped and fell TO the floor.
Policeman to the Riscue.
Miss Echer was fast losing her
strength when Policeman Keating,
who had been attra by her screams,
broke open the door and rushed into
the room. Both women tainted. Miss
Echer was carried to her room. When
she revived she understood that Mrs.
EickIer had been successful in her at
tempt to end her life. She ran to the
scene of the struggle and it is said
made an effort to secure the bottle OF
poison for the purpose of committing
suicide. Both women are prOStrated
from excitement. and each received
DainfuI burns from the acid that
spilled from the bottle while they
were fighting for it,
Baby in a Rowboat Alone.
a baby girl about 3 weeks old was
found in the bottom of Il small row
boat in the river at the Ninety-secOnd
street bridge shortly after 8 o'clock
Tuesday evening by Virgil l.. Dewitt
and his wife, who live at 9632 Ewing
avenue. De Witt, hearing cry from
beneath the bridge, hurried beneath
the structure. his wife following close
after. and after a search in the dark
ness found a small rOwbOat tied to
the dock, and in it the baby, but no
sign of to whom it belonged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-16
JAPAN'S PLAN

New York, Aug. 16.-A dispatch
to the journal and Advertiser from
Chefoo quotes Edwin Wildman, the
correspondent, as follows: 81 learn
from thoroughly trustworthy Chinese
source that the armies of the allies
reached Pekin Monday. 1 have every
reason to believe the army forced an
entrance and the ENJOYS and friends
were rescued today
New York, Aug. ia cable dis
patch from Kobe, Japan. dated today.
to the Evening Journal, says: Japan
has proposed an armistice between the
powers in China. and China has ac-
cepted the terms OF the powers. The
ministers are either to be placed un-
der protection of the allies at the
gates of Pekin or the allies admitted
to Pekin to receive them. Japan be-
gun the negotiations"
Toxic. Aug. IA semi official
dispatch from Fung- Chow (Tung-
Chow?) dated the 18th. says; Jap
anese troops occupied Fung Chow to-
day. We are now 10 miles from Pc
kin. The Chinese seem to have re-
treated toward Pekin. Last night a
quantity Of arms and granary, with
great stores of rice, were captured" y"
Washington. Aug. 6.rThe Chinese
minister this morning received a be-
lated dispatch from Conger, in the
American cipher, addressed to the
state department. lie delivered it to
Acting Secretary Adoe q few minutes
after 9.
The state department also received
an appeal from Ii Hung Chang to
have the allied army stop the advance
at Tung-Chow, at which place. he
SAYS, they will be met by high officials
of the Chinese government, who will
be empowered to negotiate an armis-
tice. This is in response to the de-
mands OF our government in its COM
munication to Ii Hung Chang.
Washington, Aug. IA dispatch
received from Conger this morning,
together with the appeal of Ii Hung
Chang, were turned over to Secretary
Root. who took them to the White
House and laid them before the cabi-
net. The message from Conger Is
the first one that has been received
showing that the cablegrams sent him
bv this government had reached him.
A portion of his dispatch this morn
ing is in answer to inquiries made to
him. The dispatch also contains the
names of the marines who were killed
in the assau Its on the legations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-16
HOPEFUL TELLING AT Lo>o0:,.
Expecting Early Relief OF the La=atiuu-
British Policy in China.

London. Aug. 1G.-Wn,iam st. John
Troops at Shanghai Erodr.,- aid III.
from foreign affairs. speaking las!
evening at II Primrose L,a=le fete.
said the government was HuI without
hope that the legationS in I'eE!l wUG!l
shortly be relieved. He added that the
government considered the situation
more satisfactory than il was a few
days ago.
Referring to the landing of British
Brodrick, under secretary OF state
government was prepared To laEc
forces. if necessary. for the protection
of British lives and interests, adding
significantly: We all know that we
are determined to risk everything and
To put forward all our strength and
resolution before allowing British in
tcrest> to 20 down i'll any part of the
world"
The appointment of Field Marshal
Count Won Waldersee, Brodrick said?
was welcome, and he expressed the
hope that il would strengthen the ties
between England and Germany. Dis
cuSSng the general situation in China.
he declared that there was every rca-
son to hope that the viceroyS in the
YaugtSe valley would sincerely throw
their influence against inSurrectiOn.
The Times has the following dis
patch from Shanghai. dated Tuesday:
The viceroy has withdrawn his op-
position to the landing Of British
troops. on condition that this does not
entail the presence of other forces. but
instructions have been received from
the British government that diSem-
barkation is 10 await further orders.
The public official and unofficial. is
unanimously of the opinion that with
Grawal at this stage would be deplor-
able and would produce the worst re-
suits"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-16
THANKS GOD FOR BLAME.
Methodist Bishop Glad His Sect Helped
Rnise Cnin in ChIna.

Louisville. Aug. 1G.-"I thank God
that Alien and Lambeth. over there,
and the MathOdiStS in this county.
are responsible for the present trouble
IN China. With bowed head | thank
God that in some small way l am to
blame for the unrest in China today.
l thank God that each and every one
of YOU and all the McthodiSts in the
country are To blame. 1t is the timer
ary of Methodism." So spoke Bishop
II. c. Morrison at the laying of the
corner stone of the Fourth Avenue
Methodist church, corner of Fourth av-
enue and ST. Catherine street, ycSter-
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-16
Such is Dispatch Reported From Trustworthy Sources
at Chefoo
ARMISTICE.
LIS Last Appeal for Halt in the Advance and Treatment of
Peace Te'ms

patch from the seat of war reads as
follows: 'At the front. Aug. II, via
Chefoo, the 14th.-The Chinese re-
treat continues. They will not make
a stand. We are only 20 miles from
Pekin. The entire force is straining
every nerve to reach the capital be-
fore it is too late"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-16
Met to Talk Insurance.

Quincy. Ills, Aug. 16.-The Illinois
Field club. an association of general
and special insurance agents of non
union companies of the state, met
here. r. ID. Harvey, of Chicago. the
president of the club. presided. and
the members discussed insurance con-
ditions throughout the state This
afternoon the fire department gave an
exhibition for the benefit of the agents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-16
Baby in a Rowboat Alone.
LIGHTNING STRIKES FIFTEEN.
Two Dead, Two Seriously Hurt and Eleven
Severely Shocked.

Springfield, Ills, Aug. I6.-During
a heavy thunderstorm 4 gang of men
engaged in building n sewer in the
western part of the city took refuge
under large elm tree. Lightning
struck the tree, killing one man, seri-
ouSIy iniuring two and severely shock
ing eleven others. The dead are:
John Coleman, colOred, Il resident Of
Mexico. Mo. Seriously injured: Geo.
Wiltshire, white, and Frank Elliott,
colorcd.
Coleman lived about ten minutes
and did not recover consciousness. He
was standing about five feet from the
tree that was struck. There were no
marks on his body. Wiltshire and Ell
lott were taken up unconscious and
were sent to hospital. They will re-
cover.
Galesburg. Ills. Aug. 16.-During a
severe storm at Yates City Samuel
Dimmicl drove into the barn of ]. A.
Ennis for safety. The barn was struck
10y lightning and the team ran out.
Dimmick's corpse was found in the
wagon. The barn was set on fire and
destroyed. causing n loss of $1,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-16
The south African Armies.

KrugersdorP. Aug. 15.-Gen. Dewet
has crossed the Krugersdorp-Petchef-
stroom railway and is making to the
north in order to join Commander
Delarey, who is holding Rustenburg.
Kitchener, and other generals, are
pursuing him and pressing him hard.
His force is reported to be beyond
Eentersdorp.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-16
A BIG DAY AT CLINTON.

The Woodmen Picnic Monster Sue
cess.
Clinton, Ia, Aug. 16.-The eastern
Iowa picnic of the Modern Woodmen
of America is in progress here today.
Fifteen thousand visitors are in the
city. There was a monster parade by
the uniformed and su ubordinate camps.
with business floats, and other fra
ternal orders and fire department par
ticipating.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-16

Chicago, Aug. 16.-The report Of
the special committee appointed TO in
Vestigate the grain shortages and non
cancellation of receipts by the Chica
go Elevator company was placed in
the hands of Resident Commissioner
Bidwill yesterday and made public by
him. The entire responsibility for the
grain Irregularities in connection with
the Chicago Elevator company is laid
upon the shoulders OF Lloyd J. Smith
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-16
She Wa. Mentally unbalanced.

Tecumseh. Mich, Aug. 16.-The fas.
train on the Wabash railroad ran over
and instantly killed Mrs. Wash. I'm
derwOod. Mrs. Underwood had been
mentally unbalanced and it Is supposed
that she hid in the corn field until
she heard the train coming and then
throw herself in front of il
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-16
whittico Captured Mt Last.

Springfield. Ills. Aug. 16.-Sidney
N'hittico. who attempted to murder
his wife ut her home at Berry, Ills,
last sunday and whose shot missed
the wife and struck Whittico's sister
ing probably fatal wounds. was ar
rested yesterday in box car at Clin-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-16
JefrrIes Calls of the Scheme.

New York, Aug. 16.-There will be
no fight between the winner OF the
Sharkey -FitZsimmOnS' match and Jas.
]. Jeffries. as was original intended.
William a. Brady announced last
night that JeffrieS had decided to de
clare this match off. as he did not
think there would be any credit i'm de
featinG man who had fought another
hard battle in the same week
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-16

miles from PellinC either Friday or
Saturday-the da,e was not definitely
stated. The cipher experts were busy
with a dispatch from Consul Fowler,
at ChefOo. which, so far as IL could be
decipLered. appears TO repeat q mess
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-16
Lunatic Makes a High jump.

Camp Douglas. Wis. Aug. 10
August Schroeder, farmer residing
near here, jumped off the fOrty-foot
tower of Il windmill iniuring himself
severely. Schroeder has been out of
his head for several days and two men
were pecnssary to hold him
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-16
Death of Charles Harry Wood.

Quincy. Ills, Aug. 16.-Charles
Harry Wood. assistant cashier of the
State Savings Loan and Trust bank.
and one Of the most prominent young
business men in western Illinois, died
yesterday morning. He was a grand
son of Governor John Wood.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-16
President of Colombia Resigns.

New York, Aug. 16.-A cable re-
ceived here from Bogota announces
the resignation of President Sanclo-
mente. of the republic of Colon bia.
Vice President Marroquin will serve
cut the four years that remain of his
term
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-16
They Permeate the Country.

Effingham. Ills, Aug. 16.-The 10y
family. numbering 400 in radius of
ten miles, held their fourth annual
reunion at Roth's grove, four miles
south of this city, Tuesday. 200 rela-
tives being present. \. :. 10y, presi-
dentof the association, made the open
ing address.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-16
EXPECTED TO ATTACK MONDAY.
Latest American Advices From the Front
so Indicate.

Washington, Aug 16-The navy
department has made public the fol-
lowing dispatch from Admiral Re-
mey: "Taku. Aug. 1S.-The front is
unheard from since the 1lth. Lieut.
Latimer is on Chsffee's staff to eN-
pressly furnish me authentic informs-
ton. The latest reports from Japa-
nese sources say the allies occupied
Tung Chow the 18th aud would attack
Pekiu today"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-16
Prof zimmerman for the Normal.

Bloomington. Ills. Aug. 16.-The
state board of education has elected
Charles zimmerman. of Tuscola. Ills.
professor of mathematics in the I'LL
nois state normal university here. vice
David Felraiey, recently promoted to
the presidency
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-16
sixteen 70 Divide s5o. 600. 900.

Rockford, Ills, Aug. 16-ThrOugh
the death OF a relative named Pritch-
EFT in England Mrs. :. r. Goodell. OF
this city, with fifteen other members
Of her family. has fallen heir TO Soo,-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-16

-l1,cccC - - re KocKTord woman Is as
sured that the heirs will all be ac-
counted for by September and the
money and property turned over as
rapidly as the estate can be settled
in the courts. All of the heirs live in
America