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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-11
STAND BY CASE LAW
Rock Island Merchants Oppose
Repeal of State Garnish-
ment Measure.
PRESIDENT LOTT AT MEETING
Tells Of importance of Forthcom.
ing Convention Of Illinois
Association.
PRESIDENT LOTT AT MEETING

A goodly representation of the Re-
tail Merchants greeted State President
c. r. Lott, of Chicago, at Krell &
Maths hall last night. Owing to the
pressure of holiday business members
were late in arriving, and it was $50
when President Kingsbury called the
meeting to order.
A short business session was held
at which a communication from Sec
rotary Hyde, of the State association.
was read, urging the early appoint
ment of delegates to the annual state
convention which meets at Decatur
Feb. and z. On motion this was
laid over to the next meeting. Then
President Lott was called upon and
read a short address. He referred
with pleasure TO his previous meet
ings with the Rock Island associa-
ton, emphasizing the fact that it was
at the last annual convention here
that he was elected to his present
Office. Since his election he has
found the local body among the very
foremost in support of all measures
making for the welfare of the retail
merchants throughout the state.
He advised an early and careful
election Of the delegates to
the state convention. There is much
of Importance to be done at that meet
ing. Among important measures to
be presented is the matter of opposing
the repeal of the Case garnishee law at
the next meeting of the state legisla-
ture, opposition to the parcels post
bill before congress, and the securing
of the passage of bill by congress
prohibiting fraudulent advertising.
The Case garnishee law. Mr.. Lott
commended is a benifcent one in all
respects. 1t reserves to the laboring
man IS a week, a sum ample for the
necessaries of life. and affords the
merchant protection.
Members Speak.
When President Lott had finished,
a number of members were called
upon for suggestions. NJ II. Sexton
urged the early appointment of dele
gates to the state convention that they
might have ample time to agree upon
a plan of action. w. G.. Maucker
spoke of the forces that were working
for the repeal of the Case garnishee
law. Generally speaking, he said,
those who favored its undoing are ig-
norant of the necessity for its contin-
uance. 1t is impracticable for mer-
chants TO do strictly cash business,
and the running of accounts makes
some means by which they can be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-11
A WINNING BOY.
Earns His Medals by the Use of Good Fo,

Earns His Medals by the Use of Good Food.
A Vicksburg, Miss, boy, j. B. Smith
corner of Grove and Third streets,
says: Il have been studying very
hard to try to beat my room in Exam
ination. | have been eating oatmeal
and cream for breakfast ali my life
Lately when the hard study began
did not feel well enough to 60 TO
school, and there was an examination
ahead of me and an exhibition, too.
II was determined to 90 through
this examination. but felt so sick all
the ii ne that l didn't know how to
accomplish it. Well, mother saw the
Grape Nuts food advertised, so she
bought some and gave it to me for
breakfast every morning, and you
just ought to see what this food did
tor me.
II began to get we'll at once and
grow hearty and fat, in spite of my
hard work. Above all that did beat
my room at examination, making a
general average that was the highest
mark in the loom. l am also ahle to
take part at the military drill tomor
row night at the exhibition ana will
try for the gold meal for general ex-
cellence. If you think there is any
question about this you can write to
Bro. Garbrial, our principal. and he
will tell you that it is true"
1t is of the greate.t importance that
parents feed their growing children,
during stu ~, on the most nourish-
ing food possible to obtain, and there
is no question on this score regarding
Grape-Nuts. for the food is COM
pounded of the elements selected from
the grains which 60 to quickly make
and rebuild the brain and nerve CEN
tiers Any parent can prove this
statement by feeding the children on
Obtained from any first
class grocer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-11
Is STILL DOING BUSINESS.
Davenport Furniture and Carpet Com
paDy In New Quarters.

Davenport Furniture and Carpet Com
paDy In New Quarters.
Despite the fact that its big furni-
ture establishment was destroyed by
fire only few weeks ago, the Daven-
port Furniture and Carpet company
continues to serve the public with the
best goods in the market in its line
and at it's usual attractive prices,
having purchased the stand of A.
j. Smith & Soa at 125-127 West Third
street, Davenport, where all old pa
irons and new ones will be welcomed
and shown as fine display of fur
nishings as can be found anywhere in
this section.
The firm desires to call particular at
tention to some baIgains in nantes
These will be disposed of as readily as
cut prices will make them 60. The
purpose is to close them out and
abandon the mantle department.
The new home of the firm has been
replenished with all that is new and
desira BILE in the line of furniture, car
pets and draperies. The stock is one
that prospective purchasers should
not fail to overlook. 1t is worth in
specting including holiday presents,
which for elegance in makeup and
price cannot be duplicated hereab bout.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-11

the coming of the pixies. The
pixies sing OF with ST We Go"
and ave joined by the fairies, the queen
making al acquainted, after which
there is love scene that results dis
astrously. Each nationality speaks
in praise of his country and 'sCoIum-
bia'' is sung. The pixies thereupon
pledge themselves to rid the fairies of
their enemies, arm themselves for the
fray and unite in singing Victory
Will Crown Us" The curtain falls
on a tableau.
GoblIns at the AnvII..
The second act opens with the COB
Inns at work at anvils. A hand organ
is heard in the distance the COLLINS
disappear and the Italian and his
monkey turn up singing "A Happy
Rowing Pair. - The dude about this
time comes in quest of Angelica and
be is attacked by the monkey. and
would probably have Jared badly but
for the timely interference of the
pixies and fairies. Angelica faints
when she learns of her admirer' s
plight and she falls into the arms of
the Chinaman. The dude becomes
angry at the Chinaman and the latter
responds by singing "Chinaman Will
Mally a Winsome Fay" The festivi-
ties are once more broken by the an
nouncement of startling news by a
sailor, aud while the pixies are of to
battle Angelica improvises an enter
tainment. which includes grace
full dancing, drilling and sing
ing by the japanese fan girls,
Archer cadets and Colum bian guards.
A thrilling description of the battle
follows, ending with the retreat of
the COLLINS, who enter in wild con-
fusion with Alban at their head. The
fairies follow and combine with the
COLLINS 10 TIE confusion Of the pix
les. The queen and prince sing and
virtue is rewarded, Sunshine being
discovered in a clothes basket, and
there is Joy in all fairyland. The out
come is the mating of Florimel and
Titania and Choly and Angelica The
coons begin a song and the curtain
drops on an animated picture, in
which the entire cast participates.
Mrs. c. Il Arnold was accompau-
ist for the performance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-11
Big Lumber Deal Is Being Negotiated.

A Tacoma, Wash. dispatch says:
The Weyerhauser Tim Der company,
composed of Chicago aud St. Paul
men, is negotiating TO purchase about
700. 600 acres of timber lands belong
ing to the state of Idaho and situated
along the Portland and Elk rivers
This deal will be the second largest
of it's kind ever consummated in the
northwest, Icing exceeded only by
the purchase one year ago by the
same company of 1000 600 acres of
tim Der lands owned bv the Northern
Pacific in this state. The company s
manager here together with its agent
at Lewiston, Idaho. and several state
officials of Idaho have been in St
Paul this week negotiating with
Frederick Weyerhauser and his asso-
ciates. A clause in the contract COM
polling the purchasers to remove all
the timber in twenty years has
caused strong opposition on the part
of the lum bermen throughout Idaho,
who are taking steps to prevent the
proposed SALE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-11
IOWA MAIDS IN FAVOR.
Eight Moline Young Men Wed In Hawkeye
State In November

Eight Moline Young Men Wed In Hawkeye
State In November
SAYS the Moline Mail: That the
Moline young men like the Dlven-
port girl is fact we'll known, nor is
it to be wondered at in view of the
charms of the Iowa maidens. But
that the affection was manifested in
such a large degree as indicated by
the record of marriages has not been
anticipated. During the month of
November nine young men from
this state, all Of Them from Moline
but one, were m trried in Davenport.
Licenses were issued as follows ::
Charles G.. Stenstrom, Moline, Ger
trude f. Mellan, Moline; +. E. Lindell,
Moline, Kate O'Heron, Savanna; Paul
Hoffman. Moline Berthe Sund Dav-
export; Fred B McCullom, Moline,
Gussie Kroeger, Moline, Alvin Ander-
son. Moline, May Miller, Colona,
Peter r. IngelSon. Moline, Margaret
T. Turner Iowa City; A Nj. Hugh
blnks, Prairie City, Ill e., Matte Bell
Lane, Moline; George H Welcn. Mo-
line, Alice Lewis, Davenport; Clarence
E Adams. Moline, Margaret A. Blair,
Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-11

There is one book everyone should make an
effort TO get for the rev year. IL contains
simple and valuable hints concerning health,
many amusing anecdotes, and much general
information. We refer to Hostetter's Alma
nae. published by the Hostetter company,
Pittsburg, Pa. 1t will prove valuable to any
household. Sixty employees are kept busy on
this valuable boob The issue for 1901 viii be
over eight millions printed ia the English,
German, French. Welsh, Norwegian. Swe dish.
Holland, Bohe uiau and Spanish languages
It contains proof OF the efficacy of Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, the great remedy prepared
oy the publishers, and is worthy of reful
preservation The almanac may be obtained
free of cost of any druggist or general dealer
In the country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-11
Brave Men Fall

Victims to stomach. liver and kid
ney troubles as we'll as women. and
feel the results in loss of appetite,
poisons in the blood, backache, ner-
vousness, headache and tired, listless,
rundown feeling. But there's no
need to feel like that. j. w. Gard
ner, of Idaville, Ind, says: Electric
BiEters are just the thing for a man
when he don't care whether he lives
or dies. 1t gave me new strength
and good appetite. 1 can now eat
ANYTHING and have a new lease on
life" Only 30 cents, at Hartz &
Ullemeyer's drug store. Every bottle
guaranteed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-11
The Wonderful Success
Many Marvellous Cures Effected by German Specialists
Demonstrates Their Skill and Ability to all Forms of
Chronic Diseases.

Diseases of Nervous System, Rheumatism
Diseases of Women, BLOOD and Skin
Diseases of Men, VarIcOceIe. Strict
ure, BydroceIe, Rupture, eto.
Diseases of the Heart, Liver
and Kidneys.
The German-English specialists are
all graduates of the leading colleges
of the country, and have spent years
in college and hospital work, as their
numerous diplomas and certificates
will show. Their offices are equipped
with every electrical and mechanical
appliance and curative agent known
to the worlds greatest scientists to
be necessary in the diagnoses and
and cure of catarrhal, rheumatic,
nervous or lingering diseases. Not
one physician in thousand possesses
such facilities. 1t is to these appli-
ances, new remedies and new meth
DDS. together with fifteen years of ex-
perience in college and hospital work
that many of their remarka BILE cures
have been attributed.
No matter if your case has been pro-
nouuced incurable, call and see them;
it can do you no harm. Science is
advancing, you may yet find cure.
If your case is hopeless they will not
treat you.
Consultation and examination free
and confidential.
O5 West Third ST., Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-11

Both makers and circulators of
counterfeits commit fraud. Honest
men will not deceive you into buying
worthless counterfeits of DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. The original is
infallible for curing piles, sores, scze-
ma and all skin diseases. b. II. Bic
ber Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-11
IN vou have ever seem a child i'm the

II you HaFt tFeI setu CnIIu III IHe
agony of Group you can realize how
grateful mothers are for One Minute
Cough cure, which gives relief as
soon as tits administered. 1t quickly
cures coughs. colds and all throat
and lung troubles. B. II. Bieber.
Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-11

Catarrh of nose, throat and stom-
ach, consumption (tirst stages), bron-
chitis and asthma and remedies that
have proven almost universally sue
cessful. By use of these methods,
com bined with their home treatment,
cure can be effected in every case.
Deafness, Ringing In the Ears, Running
Ears
Many of these cases are caused by
Catarrh extending from nose to throat
into the middle ear. Recently appli-
ances have been invented that carry
healing agents direct to the diseased
parts, effecting a quick and perma-
nent cure.
office, Der Democrat Building,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-11
For Pneumonia.

DR.. c. j. Bishop. Aguew. Mich,
says: Il have used Foley's Honey
and Tar in three very severe cases Of
pneumonia with good results in every
case" For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-11

The person who disturbed the con-
gregation last Sunday by cough
ing, is requested to call and get a
bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar. 1t
always gives relief. Fer sale by ali
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-11

II the average man would look him
self squarely in the eye, he would see
at once that he needs Rocky Mountain
Tea A priceless boon to men. For
sale by L. II, Thomas. 50 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-11

Many have lost confidence and hope
as well as health, because they
bought their kidney disease was in
durable. Foley's Kidney Cure is 4
guaranteed remedy for the discour-
aged and disconsolate. For sale by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-11

Office Democrat Building, EOS Third
p n, p. a.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-11
Advertised List of Letters No. 4s.

List OF letters uncalled for at the postofic e
at Rock Island, for The week ending Dec IS.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-03-01
THE Ola Trees Story.

Recently the old historic tree that over
looked the Morris Turnpike on the Bishop
Hobart estate ut Summit, N. j., WAS cut
down.-Note in morning paper.
N the storm I waved and bent,
Till my form was almost rent,
Long before old Bishop Hobart
- Sat beneath my leafy tent
Oh, iourshed by tho way-side full two
centuries ago,
But the axe has come at last and laid my
messy branches low.
Once waved my arms on high
When | saw the banner fly
AS his highness General Was hing
ton
Went riding proudly by
At the head OF all his troopers, who were
trudging through the snow,
Badly battered,
Sadly tattered,
But their faces all aglow
With a set determination to annihilate the
Crown.
As they marched beneath my branches on
the way to Morrist own.
Oh, I feel the music still
All my spirit madly thrill
When think of all those troopers
Trudging slowly up the the hill.
And the General before them, sitting proud
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-03-01

orders and confidence in success were
enioined as the conditions of victory.
His system of competitive marksman-
ship, of rifle ranges and burden tests
was introduced early in his career,
and was enjoined upon the American
levies before the battle of Brooklyn,
and at other times during the war.
With regard to the difficulties of
transportation and intercommunica-
tion in Washington day, we are re-
minded that these were equally OBJ
structive to both parties. The slow
mails and travel of revolutionary
times affected both armies alike. The
British had better communication by
water, but not by land; they suffered
the disadvantage of campaigning
through an unknown and intricate
country peopled by their enemies.
In chapter on the battle of Mon
mouth, the author of this book ex-
presses the opinion that the truth of
history requires definite statement
with regard to the antecedents of the
once overestimated officer, Charles
Lee. The fact is that, as subaltern
in the British army, he had been uni
formly insubordinate, and was in dis
credit when he was allowed to go
abroad and fight under various flags
as a military adventurer. He knew
nothing Of handling large command
OF combined command. Before the
battle of Monmouth he had never been
under fire at the head of American
troops. He was just cool enough and
brave enough at Monmouth to retreat
with his division; it was saved chiefly
by the self-possession of its officers
and the endurance of the rank and file.
He was unequal to the command. even
had he desired battle. He did not de-
sire it, however. To have fought a
battle with any chance of being taken
prisoner would have exposed him to
double penalty for treason at the
hands of General Howe. He would
have placed himself in the attitude ol
defeating the "plan" for the betrayal
OF American interests which he had
arranged with the British commander
and of thwarting the very movement
which he had advised.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-03-01

at the battle of Monmouth, when he
rallied the Continental army, which
he found already in full re>eat.
When one speaks of minor tactics,
one refers to the instruction of the
soldier, individually and en- masse, ir
the details of his military drills, the
use Of his weapons and the perfection
of discipline. AS regards this part of
commanders duty, the author of
this book points out that Washington
never lost sight of the set-up of the
individual soldier, looking upon him
as the best dependence in the hour of
battle Self-reliance obedience to
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-03-01

strong presumptive evidence in dis.
proval of the charge An eminent
American historian sought to verify
the vague tradition by the following
anecdote: "It is related that, when
Lafayette visited this country, in 1925,
he was the guest of Chief Justice
Hornblower at Newark, N. j., and
that, while seated on the front porch
one evening, Lafayette remarked that
the only time when he ever heard
Washington swear was when he re-
buked Lee at meeting him on his re-
treat at Monmouth. The late Justice
Bradley, who married daughter of
Chief Justice Hornblower, thus COM
mented on this statement: 'Nothing
of the kind ever occurred. Lafayette
did not stay at Mr.. Hornblower's, but
at the principal public house of the
city. There he was visited; but the
subject of the battle OF Monmouth
was not mentioned"
The fact is recalled that an insolent
letter was written by Lee to Washing
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-03-01
THE PASSING OF WASHINGTON.
"'Tls Well" We're the Last WoI,ls of the
Father of His Country.

Father OF HIS Country.
cas- the day advanced the patient
Washington began to realize the ex.
treme gravity of his condition, /" writes
William Perrine. of '"The Last Years oi
Washington's Life" in the Ladies'
Home Journal. Suffering aud
nearly exhausted, he asked his wife
to bring him his wills from his desk,
and indicated which of the two should
be destroyed. Toward night he be.
came very weak. Il find am going
now,' he said, and added, after giving
injunctions as to his accounts and pa.
pers, it is the account we all must
pay Occasionally he made such re.
marks during the evening as, Doctor.
I die hard, butI am not afraid to go,
and You had better not take any
more trouble about me, but let me go
off quietly; I cannot last long Doctor
Craik could do little more than press
the hand Of his old friend and then
sit by the iireside in the simply furn-
ished room, sadly waiting for the end.
Mrs. Washington, seated at the foot
of the bed, listened in silent grief At
ten o'clock the dying man. not with
out much effort, made those around
him, who included four servants, I'M
derstand that he wished to be buried
decently and that his body might not
be put in the vault until three days
after his death. The last words he
was heard to say when he was told
that he had been understood, were,
Otis WE'LL Not long afterward his
breathing became easier; he rested
quietly; he even made movement to
feel his own pulse, but his counte-
nance changed, his hand fell, and he
died without struggle or sigh.
Major Lear motioned that the end had
come. "Tis well, said the widow in
IL composed voice. Il shall soon fol-
low him.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-03-01

had brought twelve thousand men to
the verge of starvation, and the blood
of General Wayne ran hot with rage
as he looked on his poor fellows weak
with hunger. Indeed, there was but
one horn tumbler and also but one
wooden dish for every mess. Wash
ington himself dined one day on pota-
toes and hickory nuts. MY good
man," he said to the sentinel III front
of his headquarters, pacing up and
down in the bitterness of cold
morning, "have you had anything to
eat?" ''No, sir" was the reply.
"Give me your musket, then, and go
inside and get some breakfast" and
the tall commander gravely walked up
and down as guard over his own
house.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-03-01

ton Immediately after the battle. Lee
testified that it was Washington s
manner rather than words that
gave him offence.
Jefferson said of Washington that
''He was incapable of fear, meeting
personal dangers with the calmest
unconcern." This statement is, in
deed, very clearly proved by his first
engagement, of which General Wash
ington gave this description: II
fortunately escaped without any
wound, for the right wing, where I
stood, was exposed to and received
all the enemy's fire, aud it was the
part where many were killed and the
rest wounded. 1 heard the bullets
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-03-01
Graphic Description of Washington.

One of Washington's nephews, re-
ferring to an occasion few days be-
fore deaths dark veil hid him forever
from mortal view, gives this graphic
description:
He had taken his usual ride, and
the clear, healthy flush on his check
and his sprightly manner brought the
remark from both of us (another
nephew that we had never seen the
General looking so well. / have some
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-03-01

An attempt has been made by some
recent writers to revive the tradition
that Washington was guilty of pro-
family at the battle of Monmouth. Our
author finds it hard to believe that
either Charles Lee or his witnesses
would not have testified to profane
words had they been spoken, for the
sake OF vindicating Lee when the lat
ter's commission and honor were in
jeopardy, AS matter of fact, every
witness agreed with Lee as to the
terms used; none of these implied
profanity. Silence in this respect, it
is submitted. should be accepted as
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-03-01
Descendant OF Washington,

Standing in the crowd at Mount
Vernon recently without any mark of
distinction, or without presenting any
claims, was Mrs. William Thomas I'm
derwood, of Chicago, Betty Washing
toms great-granddaughter. Betty
Washington married Howell Lewis,
and his daughter married Mr.. Lowell,
of Kentucky, Mrs. Underwood's father.
Mrs. Underwood's grandmother pos
sesses Washington's scapula and all
of his Masonic relics, which are kept
in a safety deposit vault.