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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18
over In Henry.

Over in Henry county the contest
for the minority representative in
dorsement is waxing warm. The
candidates are former Representative
J. H. Mulligan and j. H. Andrews.
both of Kewanee, and J. A. Widney.
of Alpha. In the Kewanee convention
to select delegates to the Henry coun-
ty convention to be held at Cam bridge
next Thursday, Mulligan's forces
won and the Andrews men bolted,
and held another convention with the
result that Kewanee sends two sets of
delegates to the county convention.
The Mulligan delegation is headed by
c <. Ladd and the Andrews delega-
ton is led by Frank Brady.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18
Beware of a Cough.

A cough is not a disease but a
symptom. Consumption and bron-
chitis, which are the most dangerous
and fatal diseases, have for their first
indication q persistent cough, and if
properly treated as soon as this
cough appears are easily cured.
Cham berlain's Cough remedy has
proven wonderfully successful. and
gained its wide reputation and extern
sive sale by its success in curing the
diseases which cause coughing. If it
Is not beneficial il will not cost you 8
cent. For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18
RITcHEY LEAVES THE CLUB.
Tenders Resignation as Manager to the
Board of Directors.

Tenders Resignation As Manager to the
Board of Directors.
Henry F. Ritchey, manager of the
Rock Island Club, rendered his resig-
nation, which was accepted, by the
board of directors at the monthly
meeting last night. Several have
applied for the position and Mr..
Ritchey's successor will be chose n
within q week. probably. Mr.. Ritchey
has been manager for the club since
it's organization. and has proven him
self an efficient officer as well as an
affable gentleman, and his resignation
will be regretted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18
A Fast Bicycle Rider

viii often receive painful cuts,
sprains or bruises from accidents.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve will kill the
pain and heal the injury. It's the
cyclists friend. Cures chatting,
chapped hands. sore lips. burns, Ill
GERS and piles. Cure guaranteed.
Only % cents. Try it, Sold BY
Hartz & Ullemeyer, druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18
PRECEDENT OLSON. Successor.

1t will probably be several
months before a successor to the late
DR.. .. OLSON, president of August
ana college. is chosen. The names
of DR.. A. Swensson, president of
Bethany college; DR.. S. p. A. Lind
ahl and DR.. c. E. Lindberg have been
mentioned in connection with the
position
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18

Sound advice TO those who have kid
aey and bladder troubles, is to take 8
safe, sure medicine like Foley's Kid
ney Cure Il always benefits the
kidneys. Al all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18
Unable TO Work.

Charles Replogle. of Atwater. Ohio.
was unable to work on account of kid
new trouble. After using Foley's
Kidney Cure four days he was entire
" well. At all druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18
Excursion to Milwaukee $3.50.

Saturday, June 2, the c., NJ. & St.
P. railway will run a special excur-
sion train TO Mil yankee, leaving Rock
Island at 1890 p. N. and arriving at
Milwaukee at 6 a. m. Returning
will leave Milwaukee at 1870 p. m.
June and arrive at Rock Island at
6 a. "A. June 4. Fare for the round
trip only $3.50. Those wishing
berths in sleeping car should make
application early.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18
To Heal . Hurt

Use Banner Salye. the great healer.
It's guaranteed for cuts, wounds,
sores. piles and all skin diseases. At
all druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18
Washington d. c.. and Return. sa4.oS.

The D.. R. 1. & n. W. Ry. will sell
tickets May 10, 20 aud 81. limited to
return May %. For particulars in
quire at city ticket Office 1903 Second
avenue. Phone l040.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18

The bath. A properly fitted
bath room is a pleasure and
the bath proves a healthful
invigorant. You run no risks
if we equip your bath room
Modern plum bing is faultless.
Ours is modern plum bling.
Let Us makes estimates for
you.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-03-17
WlLLIET FOSTERS SUICIDE
Well known Young Man Shoots
Himself to Death Near Eta
Jane.

BY Telegraph to GreenviIle News.
Eta Jane, March ia shock
ing tragedy occurred near here
Saturday evening. Willie T Foster
committed suicide by shooting
himself in the chest with a breech
loading gun.
Everything points 10 the fact
that it was case of deliberate
self destruction. He had been
hunting Saturday afternoon and
was returning toward home.
When in about 800 yards of the
house in some woodland, he cut
and carefully prepared stick to
touch the trigger and seating him
self hv a tree, put the muzzle of
the gun directly over his heart
and fired.
Some few minutes after the
report was heard, his sister, Mrs.
Williams, went in the direction
that the shot came from, and
found him lying on his side with
his gun under him. His clothe.
were burned about his brest.
Squire Poole considered an in,
quest unnecessary, as there was
no doubt of the facts.
Mr.. Foster had been in bac
health, mentally and physically
for some time.
The tragedy occurred about
$3.50 p m.
Mr.. Foster WAS about % years
old and a member of the Methods
church and WAS popular and re
spected.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-03-17
Drew Lots to Kill Goebel.

A dispatch from Frankfort, Ky,
says: \ letter received by State S
Attorney Robert b Franklin saws
that Bransheld Bcrtram, sheriff of
breckenridge county, who recent
ly died of pneumonia, revealed
on his deathbed Il plot of which
he had knowledge to murder
William GoebeI.
According to the story twenty
five dew lots to determine who
shou d do the killing. Twenty
five beans, twenty-four white and
one black, were placed in box
and each of the twenty five men
drew q bean. The man getting
the black bean agreed beforehand
to Kill the democratic aspirant for
governor.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-03-17
Beers Don't Acknowledge De-
feat.

Pretoria, March "a dis
patch from B!oamfontcin says that
in view OF the military situation
the seat of government NAV be
removed to Kroonstadt. Com
mander Delarey's report Of the
tight at Abraham's 5 kraal Satur-
day says: "rhe British were es.
timated to number 40, 900 men.
Their first assault was repulsed.
Only two Beers were wounded.
The second assault was made on
the hills to the left of our position.
These hills were of great STRAIT
egic Importance. Appreciating Q
this, l and 300 men defended the
position from 8 in the morning
until sundown. The burghers
fought like heroes and three
times repulsed masses of the
British who kept relieving tired
men Every attempt to storm
was defeated. At sundown there
were not so yards between us.
The British lost heavily. No ac-
curate returns of our losses are
available.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-03-17
Cotton Acreage IN South Caro-
lima Increased

Columbia, S L, March 13. -
The farmers in several counties
have, by resolution, hovcottcd
the fertilizer trust, but the sale of
fertilizers this year is nearly one
half more than last year. The
Inference is that the acreage Of
cotton has been increased prupor-
tionately Hard freezes have IN
Jured small grain, of which th9c
was an increased acreage. Far
mers, inspired by prevailing prices
are turning back to cotton. All
available land will he planted.
The income from the % cents per
ton tax on fertilizers for the pres
ent year to date is but $7,34S
short of the income for all of last
year. The total number of tuas
sold last year was 264, 1876, while
this years sales are estimated ut
39l, 675, nearly a half more
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-03-17
Fourteen Perish in Roaring Flames

New York, March, 12-Four-
teen persons lost their lives, two
persons w.re seriously injured
and many others slightly burned
in a fire IN Newark, n j, this
morning. The frcmcn, after the
flames had been suhdued, took I3
bodies from the ruins and while
they were thus engaged another
victim of the fire died in the city
hospital. One family was wiped
ont completely and of another
only the father lives, and he is in
the city hospital, where it is lie
lieved he will die.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-03-17
ONE KILLED, ONE WOUND.
a ED.
a Pen'tentiary Guards Desperate
-. Encounter With Convicts.
The State 14th inst.

esterday morning five con,
victS, all negroes, made a desper.
ate effort to overpower and kill
the one guard who was with them
Mr.. Abe Harling and escape.
The guard after a struggle with
'hiS asSaiIants killed one of them.
wounded another and prevented
all but one from escaping.
The story of the affair is thus
told by one familiar with the
facts:
EARLY Yesterday morning Guard
Harling, with FIVE convicts, was
sent to some land near the CITY
rented by tho penltentiary from
MIR. j NJ Roach. The convicts
carried rakes for the purpose. of
cleaning off grass and other things
from the land. They worked
along very well and nothing un-
usual occurred for some time.
The guard was standing close with
the convicts, when one of them
made a quick move from the rear
and throwing his arms about the
guardr's body pinioned his arms
to his side. Another convict
named Houghton took away the
guard S gun and all of them had
rakes upraised ready to disable or
kill the guard and escape. Hough,
ton tried to work the. gun, but
failed, not knowing how to handle
1T. 1t was his intention to shoot
the gnard, who was in the mean
time struggling with the convict
who first caught HIM.
The otter negroes took a hand
IN the game too and so me OF
them struck the guard with the
rake, but though outnumbered
and being considerably used up
he made gre fight. In the
struggle he succeeded in drawing
his-pistol and he shot Houohton
dead. The other convicts began
to scatter and run when the guard,
again securing his gun from the
dead negro, opened fire on the
fleeing convicts. One, Dave Bar
ton, he winged under the arm and
he gave up. Two others fearing thev
might receive bullet, halted ana
surrendered. Another, swjfter
than the rest, ran on, and though
several shots were tired at him be
succeeded in escaping. Guard
Harling rounded up his captured
convicts and took them back to
the penitentiary. The body of
the dead convict was also taken
there.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-03-17
A FRIG HTFUL BLUM
DER

Will often cause horrible
Burn, Scald, Cut or Bruise. Buck
lens Arnica Salve, the best in the
world, will kill the pain and
promptly heal it. Cures Old
Sores, Fever Sore, Ulcers, Felons,
Corns, all Skin Eruptions. Best
Pile cure on earth. Only 25 cts
q box. Cure guaranteed. Sold
by Crawford Bros Druggists.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-03-17
CONVICT JOHN COLEMAN
ASSAULTS HIS GUARD.
Mashed His Head With Rock
Then Escapes. Wounds One
of Pursuers and is Him.
self Shot.
Special to The State.

Laurens, March 13.-John
Coleman, convict on the county
chaingang for five wears, early
this morning assaulted Ike Ray,
"ne of the guards, knocking him
in the head with rock, and then
fled with the guards gun. Mr.
Ray is reported seriously hurt,
not fatally, however, it is thought.
The sheriff and a number of citi-
zens are on the ground in pursuit
of Coleman. He is a bad negro
and some trouble may be encoun-
tered in taking him.
The camp is located at present
near Capt Cunningham's about
five miles west, on the Clinton
road.
Later: John Coleman was re
captured this afternoon and
brought to Jail after an exciting
chase and sharp encounter in
which the negro was shot down,
but not before he got in one shot
with the A pistol with which he
was armed, Mr. John d Mills, one
OF the pursuers, had an arm
badly shattered by the bullet.
Coleman is not seriously hurt,
being shot with bird shot. Mr.
Mills is prominent citizen and
has much sympathy.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-03-17
CAPITOL TO BE cow.
PLETED.
5000, 600 ProvIdrd TO Complete
tle Work on the State IIuu~,
in Columbia.

Columbia, S G, March Is
The State crpitol Of South Co.,.
lina is to be completed. -.
General Assembly rrc"utIv 90
thorized the sinking funl cpmmr--
sion to lend 5000, 600 for the c..u,
pletion of the bpiIiinr r.,
commission appointed a. comp n.3
the work met today anj der' t
to 90 ahead at once Piaus aal
specifications will he ca'I"d fr~.
The sinking fund commi~~O n
argued that it could not lead ,ars
money to the State. is it wa, /
trust commission rhe Attrracy
General has decre,d that the
sinking fund commission is m.r,>
ly ministerial, and must carry nut
the instructions Of the Gcncr
Assembly. The State will refund
the money at tue rate Of SIS, 900
Il year.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-03-17
WILL FlGHrTO THE DEATH.
Kruger Promises That British
will Never Reach Pretoria.

New York, March II A dis,
patch from President Kruger to
the Evening Journal dated Pre-
torln, March 13, p m, via Ber>
lin, says: "rhc hurghers will
only cease fighting with death.
Our forces are returning in good
order to our line of defense on
our own soil. The Natai cam
palgn was longer IN our favor
than we expected. The British
will never reach Pretoria. The
hurghers, Steyn, Joubcrt and N.Y.
self rs well as all the others are
united. There are no differences.
God help us"
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-03-17
TIL L L HRO BBiNG
fIEAIIACHE

Would quickly leave you, if
you used DIR. Kings New Life
Pills. Thousands of sufferers have
proved their matchless merit for
Sick and Nervous Headaches.
They make pure blood and strong
nerves and build up your health.
Easy to take. Try them. Only
20 cents. Money back if not
cured. Sold by Crawford Bros
Druggists.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-03-17
The British Government Declines

London, March Is The United
States charge d'ntraires, Henry
White, saw Lord Salisbury at the
Foreign Office this evening, and
received formal reply from the
British government, declining the
good Offices of the United States
IN regard to peace 1t is under.
stood the reasons of the Premier
are Identical with those already
cabled to the Associated Press.
Tho interview between Nj.
White and Lord Salisbury was
very brief, the Premier confning
himself to a courteous verbal dc
cllnatlon, without entering into
details.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-03-17
Another Democrat Unseated in
Congress.

Washington, March 12--Today
for the second time within week
a Democrat was unscatcd by the
house and a Republican seated in
his place. r A Wise was given
the seat hitherto occupied by W
A Young, from the Second Vir-
ginia district. The votes were
exceedingly close and were ats
tended with considerable excite
ment.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-03-17
RELIEF IN SIXHO URS

Distressing Kidney aud Bladder
Disease relieved I'm six hours NEW
GREAT SOUTH AMERICAN KIDNEY
CURE" IL Is a great surpriss on ac.
count OF It's exceeding promptness in
renewing pain In bladder, kidneys and
BACK, In male or female. Relieves re
tention Of water almost immediately
III you want quick relief and cure this
Is the remedy, Sold by j + Mackey
d Co.. Druggist, Lancaster. 3 @.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-03-17
CLOVER POST OFFICE ROB.
BED.
Over 5000 and Stamps Stolen
the Bon Air, Tenn, Money
Order Office Burned.

Chattanooga, Tenn, March IS -
The post office inspector was noti-
fed today that the money order
office and contents at Bon Air,
Tenn, were burned last night,
A Telegram also gives news of
the robbery last night of the post
office at Clover, South Carolina.
Over 5000 and a quantity of
stamps were stolen.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-03-17

1t has been discovered that n
lot of expensive furniture in tho
Capitol at Washington, supposed
to be mahogany, is only thinIy
veneered over with that wood.
There are men who resent BILE a
rockingchair in the fact that al
though they are constantly on the
move they never get ahead.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-03-17
500
DIR. f.. Detchon's Ant, Dtuyeac

Dr. r.. Detchon's Anti Diuyeac
May be worth to you more than $lOO
IL you have a child who soils bedding
from incontenence OF water during
sleep. Cures old aud young alike. II
arrests the trouble at once. ST.. Sold
by J + Mackey d Co, Druggist, Ian.
aster, b q.
Instead of some one else's name
or recommendation, let your daily
lifo be your endorsement.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-03-17
THE UNITED STATES OF
FERS HER SERVICES
10 Bring About Pence Between
Beers and British, Step
Taken at Instance of
Dutch Presidents.

London, March I3 The
United States government, at the
request of President Kruger and
President Steyn, has offered to- the
British government its services a,
mediator, with the view of bring,
ing about peace in South Africa.
Lord Salisbury has not yet re-
Piled, but q representative of the
Associated Press learns that there
Is little doubt he will decline the
United States good offices. He
will do so, however, in terms as
cordial and polite aS those in
which tho offer was couched.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-03-17
ArmiStiCe Arranged By Ken
lucky Leaders.
ADJUTANT GENERALS OF
CONTENDING LEADERS
HAVE CONFERENCE.
Will Wait on Courts Decision
Arrests and Prosecutions Will
Cease Temporarily. Beck.
ham Voted 100000
"War Fund

Frankfort, Ky, March 13.-
The legislature of Kentucky ad-
journed sine die today, a confer
ence between Adjt Gems Collier
and Castleman being held at
which an understanding was
reached.
Gov Taylor will continue to
act as governor. Gov Beckham
will make no move toward secur-
ing p ssession of tho State build
ings until after the court of ap-
peals has decided the disputed
governorship.
The Legislature appropriated
100000 for the use of Gov
Beckham in reorganlzing the
State militia.
Among the more conservative
element in each party the opinion
prevails that the worst is over
and that when the court of ap,
pesls renders it's decision the
danger of civil war in the com
monwealth, which has been ter
ribly imminent, will have passed
away entirely. To the Demo-
cratic leaders, with a full under-
standing of the situation, only one
cloud appears on the political
horizon. That is Gov Taylor's
future course.
Gov Taylor himself will not
outline his plan of action, beyond
the statement which he made
to the Associated Press corre-
spondent today that he "would
continue to acJr AS governor.
Republicans in Gov TayIor's con-
hdence, however, say that he will
remain in Frankfort IN the dis.
charge of his duties until the
court OF last reaort passes upon
the question at issue. Then, if
the decision be against him he
Will step out at once and turn
over the State buildings to Gov
Beckham. The Republicans will
make every effort to carry the
dispute into the federal courts IN
case the decision of the Kentucky
court of appeals Is against them,
but failing in this they will con
slider the question settled, still be-
'ieVing great wrong has been
done them.
The democratic leaders assert
that they will cheerfulIy abide by
the decision of the court of ap.
peals. But should the decision
be in their favor they will insist
on the occupancy of the State
buildings "peaceably if possible,
but f"rcibIy if necessary" as it
was expressed today.
The conference between Adit
Gems Castleman and Collier lasted
greater part of the afternoon
and tacit agreement was made
To allow matters to remain in
statu quo at present. By this,
the Republicans understand that
no further arrests will be At
tempted and no prosecutions made
OF the State officers or of the
State militia serving under Gov
Taylor.
In spite of the fact that there
was the usual disorder attandant
on the closing day of the session,
especially in the house, consider
able important legislation was ac-
compiished before the legislature
adjourned, including the passage
OF the Tripplett resolution appro.
priating 500, 900 to ssrsoreanize
the militia, extend the organiza,
tion and recover the munitions of
war af fha Sfat. %
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-03-17
BRITAIN s ONLY TERMS.

London, March II. In the
House of Lords today Lord sails
bury read the British govern
ments reply to Presidents Kruger
and Steyn, who had proposed An
ending of the war. The ccnclud-
ing sentence is as follows: "Her
maJestys government can only
answer your honor's telegram hv
saying that it is not prepared to
assent to the indepence of either
the South African republic or the
Orange Free State. "
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-03-17

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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-06-06
NIt.Airy.
ence, goth

Correspondence, 20th.
Virgil Hereford, of this place, q
very promising and fine young
man, was calling on friends at Leon.
j. r. Henry, who has been suffer
ing from a blow on the head, we
are sorry to say, is not much i'm
proved at this writing.
r.. e Hereford and part of his
family, of this place, were visiting
relatives at Mccormick, Ohio, re-
Gently.
Mrs May Flowers, of Ohio, is
visiting her daughter, Mrs, Samuel
Meek.
We are sorry to announce the
illness of Mrs. Betsy Withers.
There will be preaching at Zion
church the first Saturday and Sun
day in June.
Samuel Meek and family, of this
place, were visiting relatives near
Elwell, last Saturday.
Rhome Harbour and Miss Ocia
Bowens, both of this place, were
happily united in holy bonds OF
matrimony, at the homo of the
bride, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Harbour
we're business callers at Gallipolis,
Saturday.
We are again sorry to hear that
j. Nj Withers, of Hogsett, is suf-
fering from neuralgia.
Mrs Silas Mauget and family, OF
Mccormick, Ohio, are here visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. M
Withers.
Uncle George Henry, of this
place, is working in the interest of
the Deering Machine Company.
He is hustler, and has already
sold several machines. We hope
for him a successful year. He is a
pushing and energetic man and
failure is something he knows
nothing about. A GAITY GIRL.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-06-06
Eive Mile.

Correspondence, Goth.
Mr.. Thomas Jordan and sister,
Miss Jennie, who have been visit
ing friends and relatives at this
place, returned to their home at
Huntington, Tuesday.
Mr.. Thomas Poffenbarger and
wife are visiting her parents at this
place, this week.
There will be an ice cream and
strawberry festival at Concord.
June 2ud, beginning at 3 p. m.
Everybody cordially invited.
Granville Bechtle made a flying
trip to Mr.. Canifax's, last Sunday.
William Dabney. of this place,
is coming out for President of the
Board of Education on the Demo-
cratic ticket. HA HA.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-06-06
Speal<ing out.

There is apparently some dis.
affection Ia local Republican ranks,
The late republican county oonven.
ton "kindled the fires" that seem
now about to envelop the party SO
far as Mason county is concerned,
The unfairness practiced in that
convention toward several of the
candidates, and the forcing upon
tho party by the Ring, several un
satisfactory candidates, has caused
many Republicans TO rebel at Ring
rule, who are now speaking right
outin meeting" Their hatchets are
unearthed and the tomaha&k will
decend on many head, and the
"scalping knife" will be most free.
ly used.