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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18
Peter Coop.r Met the spirIts.

During Peter Cooper's lifetime be
was a frequent visitor at the home or
S. ]. Pardessus, On Pacific street,
Brooklyn.
At one time Mr.. Cooper became great
ly interested in the spirit manifesto
tions of the Fox sisters and was anx-
ious to investigate their rappings per-
sonally, but he did not like to attend
one OF their public seances, for he fear
ed recognition and consequently Il
great deal Of talk. Finally it was ar
ranged that one of the sisters should
spend a night at Mr.. Pardessus' house
and the doughty Peter be invited to
meet her.
Miss Fox came, and the spirits came
too. The family retired early, Mr..
Cooper occupying a bedroom on the OPP
posite side of the hall from that OF the
fair ally of the supernatural. He was
just settling himself comfortably for
"a long winters nap" when a rapplng
began on the headboard of his bed
which sent shivers TO his very marrow.
1t was only the beginning of rat,
tat, tat" that kept up at intervals dur
ing the night in all parts of the room,
and before daylight came Mr.. Cooper
had listened TO enough spirits to last
him n lifetime. He never said much
about the experience, but be never
asked to have it repeated.-New York
Mail and Express.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18
JOSLIS JOTTINGS

Joslin, Nav lS.-John Johnson has
purchased n new buggy.
Charles Hilbert has been reelected
school director.
c. II. Osborne went to Chicago
Wednesday with a car load of cattle
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Crompton Sun
dayed with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Tins
man and family.
Roland Whiteside, who has not
been feeling we'll of late. has again
been taken TO the Moline hospital.
Mrs. George Vain wright and chill
dren passed through Joslin Tuesday
on their way to Canada.
Ed McMurphy, who has been suf-
fering with neuralgia, is improving
slowly.
Sylvester Daily and Charles Hilbert
now have their phones and they
find them very convenient in
their business, Mr.. Daily being pro-
prietor of creamery and Mr. Filbert
is our postmaster.
The entertainment given by the
w. c. L. L. at Yuma Monday evening
yeas not so well attended on account
of the approaching storm, still the
meeting house was comfortably filled.
The program was quite interesting.
The spelling contest was postponed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18
For Emergency River Work.

Contrary to general expectations
and in face of tacit agreement that
nothing should be done by the rivers
and harbors committee this year
toward framing bill, that com mittee
has formulated a measure appropri-
ating $500, 900 to provide for emer-
gency work. The com mittee will de-
eide what, if anything. wilt be done
with the measure; also if an item will
be incorporated providing for a sur
vey of the upper Illinois and lower
Desplaines rivers. with a view to the
extension of navigation from the Iili-
nois river to Lake Michigauia at or
near Chicago. There is a provision
in the bill, however. in relation to the
Hennepin canal. 1t provides for a
survey of Rock river at the head of
the feeder for the Illinois and Missis-
sippi canal with a view to the con-
struction of lock dam, which is to
be placed in Rock river in connection
with the Hennepin canal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18
OUTING OF SOLDIERS.
Company A to Be in Camp
From July II to
%.
AS PART OF THE Sd BRIGADE,
Which is Composed of the
Sd and 9th lnfan-
try.

The dates for the brigade encsmp-
ments of the Illinois National Guard
are announced from Springfield as fol-
lows:
The LIST brigade. Gen. Charles Fitz
Simens commanding. will arrive at
Camp Lincoln July and remain one
week. 1t consists of the LIST, I'd
and 9Th infantry regiments and the
sth battalion of colored troops, all
from Chicago.
The I'd brigade. Gen. Horace S.
Clark, Mattoon, commanding. will en-
camp July II to 81. The brigade
consists of the 4th and 9th regiments
of infantry.
The Sd brigade, consisting of the Sd
and. 9th infantry, under command of
Gen. William Clendenin, of Moline.
will camp from July 81 to %.
The 1st cavalry, Col. Edward c..
Young commanding; the two batteries
of artillery commanded by Maj. Alfred
Russell, of Chicago. the engineer
corps commanded by Capt. Frank
Hamilton, of Springfield, and the sig
nal corps. will be in camp during the
week beginning July %.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18
CLOSE OF THE CONVENTION

Episcopal Diocese TO Hold Next Meetlng
mt Quincy.
The closing session of the Episcopal
diocesan convention at Peoria yester-
day was marked by the utmost harm
ony and the business in hand was trans
acted with neatness and dispatch.
Notwithstanding the apparent dis
sensions that crept into the proceed
ings of the day before.
The chief business of the conven-
ton was the election of bishop coad-
tutor, and when this was defeated
up the routine matters of the conven-
ton. This was all completed at the
morning session, and the meeting
ad ionrned at 1880, having made the
appointment of the necessary COM
mittees and selected the place of hold
inS the next annual convention.
Quincy drew the prize.
The following were selected as the
members of the standing committee:
ReEs. c. W. Lefingwell. F. Fl.
Rudd, K. F. Sweet and Messrs. c. f.
Chandler. S. W Grub. II. A. Wilkin-
son. F. c. Epler of Quincy was
chosen chancellor.
Board of Equalization-J. F. Som =
mers, w. Il. Bell, &. f. Chandler
and Rev. V. II. Webb of Monmouth.
4. B. Martin was reelected treas
urer. and DIR. Z. IL. Ru6d was again
chosen secretary and registrar On
the board of missions Rev. V. II.
Webb was made secretary and treas
urer. the other mem bers being Revs-
w. NJ. Purce and Carl Nybladh and
c. +. Chandler, De Forest Smith and
w. n. Boniface.
The failure to eject 4 bishop coad-
jutOr is deeply regretted in all quar-
ters. Bishop Burgess is by reason of
age and i'll health incapacitated from
performing the duties of his office.
The matter will probably be brought
up again next year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18
DIES AMONG STRANGERS.
Beno JabIonskrs Remains Held 4 ntII X a.
IatiVes Are Located In Europe


1t is seldom that the body of any
person has been held at an undertake
ing establishment in this city, per-
haps never as long as that of Bsno
Jablonski. which is now in the hands
of Runge & Petersen, of West Third
street. awaiting burial. says the DIv
export Democrat. Jablonski was a
jew, about So years of age, and a
boarder at the Germania hotel. His
death occurred May 8. The remains
were taken in charge by the under
taking firm named, aud they are still
unburied. In company with other
effects in the posse ssion OF this man
was found the address of relatives in
Berlin. the German capital. They
were cabled to for instructions and
their reply has been received. They
say to bury him here in accordance
with the Jewish ritual, all in good
form. and they will settle the bill.
There is no assurance that they will
do this, however, and the undertaken
is in something OF study over the
matter. In the meantime the ar
rangements for Jablonski's funeral
have not been made. and the hour.
and even the date of it, has not been
fixed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18
Notice of Dissolution.

Notice is hereby given that the firm
of Morrison & Dolly has by mutual
agreement been this day dissolved.
The said business will hereafter be
conducted by Edward Dolly, and all
accounts due the said firm OF Morri-
son & Dolly are the property of the
said Edward Dolly and will be COL
lected by him, and all liabilities of
the said firm are assumed by the said
Edward Dolly and will be paid by
him.
Dated this 10th day of May, A. d.
1900.
J. II. MORRISON,
=. 7. DOLLY
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18
Tortured Mitnasa.

Intense suffering was endured by
witness +. l.. Martin, of Dixie. Ky.
before be gave this evidence: II
coughed every night till my throat
was nearly raw; then tried DIR. Kings
New Discovery which gave instant re-
lief. have used it in my family for
four yeals and recommend il as the
greatest remedy for coughs, colds and
ali throat, chest and lung troubles. 1t
will stop the worst cough. and not
only prevents but absolutely cures
consumption. Price so cents and 81.
Every bottle guaranteed. Trial bot
ties free 1T Hartz Y Ullemeyer's drug
store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18
A LOCAL SCULPTOR.
Fine Work Turned Out by Will
liam Hamilton Thomp-
son.
VISIT TO HIS WORKSHOP A TREAT.
Rare Collection of Likenesses Of
Ships and Prominent Per-
sonages.

In the rear OF 2507 Seventh avenue,
in this city. there j. a workshop, a
peep into which occasions surprise to
one who has not visited it before. 1t
might be called at first glance a curl
osity shop, but as one studies the col
lection of wood carvings he is more
convinced he has drifted into the studio
of master sculptor.
The man who purely for the sake of
diversion has turned out this rare col
lection is an interesting parsonage.
He is William Hamilton Thompson,
the founder of Thompson foundry on
Twenty-fourth street, which for years
was one of Rock Islands thriving in
dustries. He is now in his 85th year.
He is native OF Glasgow. Scotland,
having settled in this locality in 1919.
MIR. Thompson is Il brass molder by
trade. He now makes his home with
his son, David G. Thompson. AL
though enjoying excellent health for
one of his wears and as lively as q
boy, he mas reached that age where he
is no longer able To apply himself as
actively as he did formerly.
He is Il man who cannot be idle,
and when he is not otherwise en-
gagged he can be found in his work
shop. His principal tool is a pocket
knife. With it he has done some
wood carving that would really
do credit TO one of more pretentious
am billions. The result is rare col
lection of miniature ships, gondolas,
likenesses of Abraham Lincoln. Rob-
ert Burns. Highland Mary, Scottish
soldier. United States sailor, and a
variety of other things, such as
representations of two men trying
conclusions in the roped arena. etc.
Many Water Craft.
In the exhibit there are at least %
miniature water craft of all descrip p
ions, each complete in every detail.
Among them is a model of the At
lantic, a passenger steamer of the
Collins line. which travelled the deep
a half century ago; the British frigate
Medoconan, which was captured by
the Americans in the war of 1912; the
Comet, the first boat that piled the
Clyde river in Scotland. All Mr..
Thompsen's work is painted and done
with a completeness that shows him
to be possessed of true artistic taste
and patience.
Mr.. Thompson has some OF his
work on exhibition in Chicago. where
it has attracted considerable atten-
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18


The wasp is not vegetarian, like the
bee, and so the wasp mother has be-
fore her the problem of supporting her
young with meat. AS her eggs are laid
out in hot weather and as food enough
must be stored in the cell with the egg
10 mature the young insects. the ques-
ton is how 60 preserve the meat fresh
for so long a time.
After tube is finished except one
end, which is left open. she flies off on
n hunt for spiders. She finds n fat.
healthy one, pounces upon it, stings it.
carries it off and places it in the mud
cell. She repeats this process until
she has placed as many spiders in the
tube as, according TO her judgment,
will be needed. She then lays an egg
in the cell and walls up the opening.
Whether it is the result of Il subtle
poison or whether it Is Il special spot
in the spiders nervous system where
the sting is inserted we do not know,
but certain it is that after being thus
stung the spider lives on in 4 parHlyZed
condition for weeks and even months.
1t can move only slightly and remains
helpless in it's mud sepulcher until the
wasp. egg matches into n voracious
grub, which at once falls to and eats
with great relish the meat thus miracu-
lousy preserved.
Whether the spider can feel pain in
this paralyZed state is not known. but
it certainly retains its sight and SO
watches the wasp grub growing. and
n spiders natural fear of a wasp would
cause ample suffering to atone for its
own onslaught on flies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18
TRY Aliens Foot Ease,

4 powder 10 De shaken into the
shoes. At this season your feet feel
swollen, nervous and hot, and get
tired easily. II you have smarting
feet or tight shoes, try Aliens Foot
Ease. Il cools the feet and makes
walking easy. Cures swollen and
sweating feet, blisters and callous
spots. Relieves corns and bunions of
all pain and gives rest and comfort.
TRY it TODAY. Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores for 25 cents. Trial
package free. Address, Allen S. Ohm
sted. lie Roy, y. Y
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18
Try GraIn-Or Try GraIn-Oi

Ask your grocer today to show you
a package of Grain-O, the new food
drink that takes the place of coffee.
The children may drink it without in
jury as well as the adult. All who
try it like it. Grain-O has that rich
seal brown of Mocha or Java, but it is
made from pure grains, and the most
delicate stomach receives it without
distress. One-fourth the price of coffee.
IS and 25 cents per package. Sold by
all grocers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18
BOYLE MADE TRAINMASTER.
Promotion OF a Rock Island EmPIOye For
merIy Located Here.

promotion OF a ROcf Islau0 EmplOye fof-
merIy Located Here.
The following item in the Locomo-
tive Engineers Monthly Journal has
local interest: ut was with unqual-
fled good feeling TO the people of
GoOdland. Kas when il was officially
announced John Boyle, member of
Division 422. would assume the du-
ties Of trainmaster of the western di
vision ofthe Rock Island road at Good
land, Kas., April l. Twenty years
ago Mr.. Boyle. then lad OF IL. quit
the pillow handles of his country home
at Geneva. Wis, 10 enter the employ
OF this company at Rock Island. He
is one OF the pioneer engineers OF this
division. having served in that capac-
ity at this place from the time the
road was built through here in 1888.
The confidence placed in this time
tried gentleman finds expression in
the position he now holds. and his
many friends wish him success"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18
Michigan for the Tars.

The date of the naval militia en-
campment has not been agreed upon.
Adit.-Gen. Reece has been notified by
the navy department that the United
States steamship Michigan will be at
the service of the naval militia COM
mencing July %, and that date may
be selected, but a good deal depends
upon the progress of the work of re-
organization now going on in the naval
militia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18
A Keen Clear RraIn.

Your best feelings, your social po-
sition or business success depend
largely on the perfect action of your
stomach and liver. DIR. Kings New
Life Pills give increased strength. q
keen, clear brain, high ambition. A
% cent box will make you feel like a
new being. Sold ~ Hartz q Ulle-
meyer, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18
To accommodate those wine are par

To accommodate those whe are par
tial TO the use of atomizers in apply
ing liquids into the nasal passages for
catarrhal troubles. the proprietors
prepare Ely's Liquid Cream Balm.
Price including the spraying tube is
75 cents. Druggists or by mail. The
liquid embodies the medicinal prop
critics of the solid preparation. Cream
Balm is quickly absorbed by the mem
brane and does not dry up the secre-
lions. but changes them to q natural
aud healthy character. Ely Brothers,
81 Warren street, New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18
Notice 70 stonkhnihsru-

The regular annual meeting of the
S. A. Mayer Manufacturing company
will be held June l. 1900, at the office
of the company for the purpose of
electing officers and such other bust
ness as will come before the meeting.
S. A. MAGER, Pres.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18

It sometimes happens that while a
man is watching his enemies his
friends get the best of him.-Ch!cago
News
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18

Pneumonia follows IA grippe, but
never follows the use of Foley's Honey
and Tar, the great throat and lung
remedy. At ali druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18
Science AS found dat rheumatism

is caused By uric acid in the blood
This poison should be eXcreted by the
kidneys. No rheumsti IN with
healthy kidneys Foley's Kidney
Cure makes them we'll At an drug
gists.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-11
SHARKEY THREATENING.
Says he Will Retire u Jeffrles Won't Give
Him Fight.
4 INV YORK LEGISLATOR IS wRAInY
Says the Horizon Bli should re RE-
pcaicd aud Also Declares Dixon
and McGovcrn Were ERking.

Chicago. January to.--Tom Sharkey at
the Lyric theater announced that he
would retire from the ring unless he could
hght Jeffries again This declaration was
made in response to the clamorings OF
the crowd which had Witnessed the tigh.
pictures and Just after Sharkcy made his
appearance ON the stage in ring costume.
There were loud cries for Sharkey after
the entertainment had been brought TO a
close. After the Sailor had bowed his
acknowledgement he said 81 am Obliged
to you all for your kindly feeling after
seeing these pictures, ! hope to be given
another chance TO face Jofiries, and II
VIII retire from the ring
Shhrkey was decidedly in earnest when
ne made this announcement and ap-
peared TO entertain all sorts OF confidence
In those who were listening to him AZ
the conclusion Of his bout with Mccormick
be said: II am entitled to a chance against
Jenries, and feel assured OF my ability
to defeat him should we ever face each
other again In the ring He is good
man. but not my equal TO my way OF
thinking, and all now desire is another
chance at him, Ii am not given this
chance within reasonable time. | will
retire from the ring, There is no reason
on earth why | should be called upon TO
fight three or four men who are not in
my class. Why should Jeffries make
matches with reoond raters? II can't
meet a t-class man | will drop the
hghting game forever
sharkey still appears to be in hgntiug
form and claims TO be in condition 10 light
within few weeks notice
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-11
nEMocRATlC cLuRs.

The Jeftersonian Democratic association
does not propose to drift into state OF
innocuous desuetudo b. X Goree. record.
ing secretary of the club, said this morn
ing:
The objects of our association are not
to control Galveston politics, but We are
organized for the purpose OF strengtheninR
the democratic party in this county. Our
pledge does not control democratic prina
ries; 1t appiies to applicants for member
ship in our association,
"The rules of the association are being
published and will be accessible TO all IN
few days. Until these rules have been
read by the public we hope adverse criu
cism will be withheld. The rules fully
show the purposes OF our organization
"Apy and all who will comply With the
rules may be admitted to the association
Ex-Conrty Chairman Mebber says that
the jackson democratic club is going TO
bo big ono from away back They will
perfect Organization next Monday night.
With the organization of the Jacksonians
and with the Jeffcrsonans already in the
field, together with the republican league
club looming UP as q peteut factor, Cal
weston is going to have pure politics" TO
burn.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-11
SHORT TEXAS SPECIALS.

ALICE. -sitockmen are improving their
herds by introducing registered bulls,
WARRENTON-M Much typhoid and pneu-
monia is reported in this vicinity aud
physicians are very busy
WHEELOCK The 2-year-old child Of
Joe Smith, eolored. died from the effects
Of burns accidentally received.
HALLETsvILLE The public school at
blackberry. twelve miles north OF this
place, has suspended en- account OF scar
let fever scare,
PORT VACA.--Cattle are reported
TO be in very good condition and to have
suffered but little from the bad weather
so far this winter
TYLER,--The board % directors of
State Truck Growers association met here
Wednesday afternoon. but will not get
down TO work before Thursday,
WAXAHACHIE.- Work will soon begin
on the grounds OF the Cumberland Pres
,erian chautauqua; the FIRST meeting here
win be held the coming summer.
PECOS.--H rains have fallen
throughout the country during the last
twenty-four hours. This following the
heavy snow is OF incalcnlable benefit to
the stock interests and vegetation Of the
country,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-11

,nany OF the rates were purposely mnds
tuikner tnan necessary in order To make
y essler ana more desirable to negotiate
numerical reciprocity treaties with
lance and some other European conn
ettes, several members of the finance
sVuiInlitee OF the senate aud the WAYS and
neans COMMITTEES of the house of renrc-
sentauves have already expressed them
serves as emphatically in private CONVEX
sutton against that or any similar as
sumption, which they decIsre is wholly
unwarranted by facts.
vi course the members OF the finance
committee are deeply concerned In the
,ate OF the pending treaty and several of
mem are OF the opinion that as ii and
otner reciprocity conventions refer ex-
elusively TO tariff provisions and rates of
duty. they should have been referred TO
,ne hnance committee in the first instance
instead oil to the committee on foreign
relations
Chairman Davis Of the latter commit
we appears 10 have realized that there
was Justice In this contention when he
suggested to Chairman Aldrich of The
Hhance committee that he appoint a sub
committee to attend today's and other
hearings The suggestion did not bear
trult' none of the members Of the finance
committee being present at the hearing
except Senator Wolcott, who Is also A
nismoer OF the committee on foreign re-
lations. Later conference was held at
"nich most of the republican members OF
oolh committees were present and the sub
Ject was discussed and considered ont
OF ms VIII probably come harmonious ac-
ton on all the treaties by the two COM
nlttees most deeply concerned
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-11
HIGHER COURTS.
Nomrt of criminal AnnenI.,

Dallas. Texas, January 10.--Ths was
opinion day in the state courr OF criminal
appeals The following cases were dis
posed Of
Appeals dismissed A. b. Woods from
Grayson; Walter Faulkner from Collin.
Affirmed: Jim Saunders, Pat Sullivan,
from Lamar; r. S. Rumage, from Dallas;
Bill Dawson. from Titus; s. W. Turner.
from Eastland.
Reversed and remapded Charles Carr.
from Wharton; VIII Workman. from Red
River; Noah Willerson, from Coleman;
w n. TUT. from Van zandt
Reversed and dismissed: Joe Leach
from Mitchell.
Motions for rehearlng oyerruled: Joe
Leach, from Jack; +. Squires, from Lib
erty; Frank Penbrook. from Falls.
Submitted on record: Mike Gilen
three cases) H. C. Toomey (three
eases) and Z. w. Kicker. from TarraDt,
Nose Gage. from Galveston
Submitted on brief for State; John
Wilson two cases) from Dallas; Jessie
Hamilton, from Hays; Charles Robinson.
from Irazos; S. Sanchez, from Caldwell,
Mark Brown, from Titus; Joe Thomas
from Morris.
Submitted on brief for appellant: Felix
Chapman, from Falls; c. T. Duke from
Archer,
Submitted on brief for both Norman
Duney. from Lamar: Jim Glass, from Has-
ris: o. d. Cannon, from Williamson.
Submitted on motion for rehearing;
Clyde Spencer. from Parker.
a case OF unusual interest decided was
that OF Jim Sanders, on appeal from
Lamar county. Sanders killed his vile
Al Paris and was given life sentence
by he trial court. The upper court
speedily affirmed the lower courts de-
cision
Presiding Justice W L. davidson who
has been III At bis home IN Georgetown
Tor fevsrsl weeks came 10 Dallas Last
night Judges Brooke and Henderson have
been waiting on Judge Dsvidsons coming