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Gilpin observer., 1900-03-01
A NEWSPAPER FAMINE
SCARCITY OF PRINT PAPER
MAY BRING 1T ON.
Great Shortage of tho Material from
which 1t Is Made-Canadian Supply
OF Wood Pulp Shut ON Entirely for
the Present.

(From the Chicago Daily Inter-O Ocean. }
A serious famine threatens the paper
industry of the United States. Various
causes have conspired to lessen the
product of the mills, while the demand
for print paper and the other ordinary
grades is unprecedented.
The conditions led to a secret meet
Ing of the leading paper manufacturers
of the United States yesterday at the
Great Northern hotel, to consider what
could be done to avert the famine
threatened by the shortage in wood
pulp, which, if it is not relieved, will
cause the vast paper mills of the coun-
try to shut down and cripple seriously
every industry which depends upon the
product of the mills. Nearly all of
the leading paper manufacturers of the
country were present, and the principal
topic of interest was new fiber for
the manufacture of paper, to take the
place of the wood fibre now in
such universal use. What the new
fiber is, the paper manufacturers would
not say. They averred that at present
the process by which it is manufactur-
L,
cussed 1t as the only visible solution
of present difficulties.
Great Lack of Material
mot for twenty years has such a
serious condition confronted the manu-
facturers of paper, and there is great
danger that we may be forced to close
our mills for lack of material" said A.
Snhoaffor pf hn
per company, who presided over the
meeting. Various causes are respon-
sible for this condition The principal
one is that wood pulp, from which the
lower grades of paper is manufactured,
is so hard to get that there is a con-
slant scramble for material Recent
inquiry of the pulp mills at Sault Ste
Marie, the largest pulp mills in the
world, develops the Aact that there is
not pound for sale there, and other
mills are as hard pressed. The rapid
cutting of the forests of the Eastern
and middle Western states, and the
stopping of the supply from Canada
is largely responsible for the threaten
ed famine. Added to the scarcity of
timber is the recent mild weather
which has made it impossible to bring
the pulp wood which has been cut to
market. A large part of the seasons
cut of the forests of Wisconsin and
Michigan, upon which the middle
Western states depend for pulp wood,
is now lying on the bare ground and
cannot be moved until snow comes.
Another great danger comes in the
possibility of a heavy fall of snow fol-
lowing this long dry season. A fall of
eighteen inches of snow would cover
up the pulp wood already cut SO that
1t would be next to impossible to dig
1t out and float it down the river to the
mills.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-01
Another Woman Helped

"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM Il took Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
during change of life and derived great
benefit from its use. MARY Z. JAMES,
136 Coydon ST., Bradford, Pa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-28
ontcIaI COUNCIL ProceedIus,.

Rock Island, ILL.,, Dec. p, l900.-Thc
Council met i'll special session at S p. m,
pursuant to call from the Mayor, for
the consideration of an ordinance pro-
VIding for the extension and enlargement
of the present waterworks system and
for the issuance of waterworks certifi-
Gates to the amount of $4,000, to pay
for such extension and enlargement. All
the aldermen except Moeler were pres
ent. and Mayor McConochie presided.
Alderman Concannon. from the Finance
Committee, reported the sale OF $4,000
of water certificates. at par, bearing >
per cent interest. and also an ordinance
on the subject. Report adopted.
Alderman COncannon then presented
the ordinance which was ordered CON
sidered by unanimous vote. He then
moved that the ordinance be adopted as
read. Alderman Gall moved as a sub
stitutc that section of the ordinance
be stricken out. This was adopted by
unanimous vote. and the ordinance as
amended passed by unanimous vote.
The Council then adjourned on motion
of Alderman Anderson.
II. c .Schaffcr, City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-28
ARSENIC IN THE BEER.
Chemist Declares the Brewers Put II
There for Purpose.

Chicago, Dec. 2s.-The possibility Of
arsenical poisoning in beer was the
topic of popular interest at the opening
session OF the convention of the Amer
icaL Chemical society yesterday. The
100 CHEMISTS from all parts of the
country turned from discourses on
atoms and elements and Joined in the
argument growing out of the recent
wholesale poisoning In England
DIR. Edward Gudeman charged the
brewers with wilfully introducing into
beer an arsenical anti-septic TO prevent
the fermentation of the beverage from
progressing too far. and his assertion
proved the sensation of the session.
Several other chemists spoke on the
question, urging that all beer and 9th
er brewed liquors should be thorough
~ analysed TO protect the consumers
from dangers of poison.
Charles 4. Parsons, of New Hamp-
shire. gave a recipe for distinguishing
oleomarsarine E butter. The sam
pie should be ed in boiling milk
and cooled. bt.ns stirred during the
process. If the fat collects into a ball
the sample is oleomargarine; if not, ii
is butter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-28
NEWS FACTS IN OUTLINE.

The city attorney of Chillicothe, Mo,
in A speech in court Endorsed mob law.
Nicholas Beloga. of Pittsburg. sold
his wife for 50 and his -year-Old son
for two kegs of beer. The purchaseP
was Antonio Abbiticha. He was 2 n
old sweetheart Of the woman, who Was
C-onSenting TO the trade
Secretary of State Hay has y.ecov-
cred from his indiSpOSition end is
again at his desk.
The United States wheat crop OF
1900 was 522 229. 800 bushels.
The pope has extended The Jubilee
wear for six months.
Lord William George Armstrong. in
ventor of the Armstrong gun and a
writer upon electrical and scientific
topics. il dead
Mrs. Harriger an3 two little daugh-
tiers persisted in the fire that destroyed
their home near Rockville. Pa
Michael Maloneiy. farmer of I.enox
township. near MIontrose, Pa, is dead
at the age OF 1917
Jane Lii. 40 Wears old died from a
cancer of the heart at Dowie's Zion,
Chicago
Dean ID. w BatSon. of Kentucky
Wesleyan collffre. has resigned because
OF his OppOsit kon TO foot ball
;Oficial rep&tts show that there are
1900 lepGsfh the Philippines
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-28
BOOB INQUIRY CONTINUED.
Dad Boys Brother Says He Was Not 6
Liar, Coward or Dullard.

Liar, Coward or Dullard-
West Point. y. Y. Dec. 2S.-There
was an unusually large attendance Of
spectators at the military court of in
Quiry yesterday. Horace c. BooZ, a
civil engineer, of Buffalo, was the
chief witness. His testimony was prin-
cipaily a denial of the statements made
about his brother, former Cadet Oscar
l.. Booz, of Bristol, Pa, who died re
Gently. Several of the state witnesses
during the progress of the inveSuga-
ton accused Booz of having shown
Aowardice in his fight with Cadet KEEL
,er in August. 1898. and they also ac-
cuSed him OF untruthfulnesS.
Lieutenant COe, instructor of math-
ematicS. in his testimony last week
stated that BOoz was not possessed OF
sufficient mental capacity to pass the
necessary examination at this acad-
envy. His brother stated that this
was not so. as the manner in which
the former cadet had passed his exam
nations at the preparatory school at
BustletOn, Pa, proved that Oscar was
possessed of sufficient intellect He
said Oscar was not untruthful and he
was anything but n coward. The bal
ance of the testimony was the usual
story of the mildneSS of the haZing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-28
Rheumatism Cured in "a Hours.

T. j. Blackmore, of Halter & Black
more. Pittsburg, Pa, says: "A short
time since procured bottle of Mys-
tic Cure. 1t got me out of the house
in "a hours. took to my bed with
rheumatism nine months ago and the
Mystic Cure is the only medicine that
did me any good. had five of the
best physicians in the city, but re-
ceived very little relief from them.
I know the Mystic Cure to be what it
is represented and take pleasure in
recommending it to other poor suf-
ferrers." Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901
Second avenue, Rock Island, and Gus
Schlegel & Son, 22O West Second
street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-28
just Saved HIS Life.

1t was a thrilling escape that
Charles Davis, of Bowerston, O., late
ly had from a frightful death. For
two years a severe lung trouble con-
stantly grew worse until it seemed he
must die of consumption. Then he
began to use DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry and lately wrote: 1T gave in
slant relief and effected a permanent
cure" Such wonderful cures have
for 25 years proven its power to cure
all throat, chest and lung troubles.
Price so cents and 81. Every bottle
guaranteed. Trial bottles free st
Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-28
TRUTH ABOUT THE BECKWITHs
Husband of Lincoln's Granddaughter
Would Appreciate Less Notoriety.

Husband of Lincoln's Granddaughter
Would Appreciate Less Notoriety.
Creston, Ia. Dec. 2S.-Warren Beck
With. son-in-law OF Robert I. Lincoln.
returned from Chicago Wednesday and
resumed his clerical duties in the Bur
lington offices, having spent Christmas
day with his wife in Chicago, accord
ing to her desire. Beckwith said that
the recent stories of his wife's divorce
were wholly false.
Bcckwith has rented house in Ores
ton. and his wife will be here the lat
ter part of the week TO make her home.
Beckwith deplores the frequent publ
cation of rumorS about himself and
wife Intimate friends who know
something about the family relations
declare there is no domestic disturb
auCe between Beckwith and his wife.
and that they are very much attached
10 each other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-28
$1,000 worth of Good.

A. II. Thurness of Wills Creek Coal
company, Buffalo, o., writes; ~ nave
been afflicted with kidney and bladder
trouble for years, passing gravel or
ste mes, with excruciating pain. Other
medicines only gave relief. After
taking Foley's Kidney Cure the result
was surprising. A few doses started
the brick dust, like fine stones, etc.,
and now have no pain across my
kidneys and feel like a new man.
Foley's Kidney Cure has done me
1000 worth of good" For sale by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-28
Tramp shows Heroic stun.

jefferson. Wis. Dec. 2S.-By the
prompt action of a tramp two Jeffer-
son people were saved from drowning
in Rock river Frank Williamson
and his little daughter were crossing
rhe river when the ice suddenly gave
way and they sank. y tramp. seeing
the accident: jumped into the river and
succeeded in reaching the struggling
pair He held the two above the wat
pr until boats reached them. A sub
ScriptiOn was taken up for the tramp
and a complete outfit of clothes pur-
biased for him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-28

Buchanan, Mich, May %. Gene
see Pure Food company, LIE Roy, N.
Y. Gentlemen: My mamma has been
great coffee drinker and has found
it very injurious. Having used sew
eral packages of your Grain-O, the
drink that takes the place of coffee,
she finds it much better for herself
and for us children to drink. She has
given up coffee drinking entirely. We
use package every week. 1 am 10
years old. Yours respectfully,
FANNIE WILLIAMS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-28

In its advanced and chronic form a
cold in the head is known as nasal
catarrh and is the recognized source
of other diseases. Having stood the
test of continued successful use. Ely's
Cream Balm is recognized as q specific
for membranal diseases in the nasal
passages, and you should resort to
this treatment in your own case. 1t
is not drying, does not produce sneez-
ing. Price so cents at druggists or
by mail. Ely Brothers, Sc Warren
street, New York. Give up prejudice
and try it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-28
Michigan Bank Closed.

Washington, Dec. 2S.-The First Ma
tional bank at White Pigeon, Mich.
was closed last night by order of the
comptroller of the currency, upon re-
ccipt of a telegram from National
Bank Examiner J. w. Scldcn that the
board of directors Of the bank had
passed a resolution requesting the
comptroller 70 take charge. Examiner
Selden was in the bank at the time the
resolution of the board was adopted
and has been appointed receiver.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-28
What They Did Not Know.

Chicago. Dec. 2s.-Mayor HarrisOn.
Chief of Police Ripley, and other of
ficiaIS were put on the rack" by the
grand jury yesterday, and what they
got from them was declared innocence
OF any knowledge of vice or crime in
Chicago. When the grand jury ad-
jOurned for the night its members
split in two factions. One faction de-
mauded the indictment of four city
officials and n number of dive-keepers.
The other side insists there must be no
indictments
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-28
Learned Men and Women.

Philadelphia. Dee. 2S.-Learned men
and women from every educational
center of the United States gathered
at the University of Pennsylvania yes
terday to attend the opening session OF
the congress of archaeological and phil
illogical societies of America. Seven
distinct societies were represented, and
close upon 300 delegates We're present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-28
THERE ARE OTHERS, PROBABLY
Scheme of a Man who Wanted to See
Some Grandchildren.

Minneapolis, Dec. 2S-A live baby.
chiIl,ing and growing from the limb of
Christmas tree, was the present
which Fred L. Mcclellan and his wife
of 337 East SiXtieth street received at
the family reunion. The baby was
the gift of Ira II. Shattuck. Mrs Me
Clellan's father, the proprietor of the
Hotel NicOllet. The whole thing was
arranged by Mr.. Shattuck. with the
assistance of members of his family.
1t gave him the blues, he said. to
enter his daughters house and not find
4 toddler or two. Shattuck got into
the parlOr where a mammoth tree had
been stationed. and on Il safe, stout
limb he hung the baby by its broad
girdle. The baby. which is nearly Il
year old kept as still as could be.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-28
Commercial Teacher Federation.

Detroit. Dec. 2S.-The National
Commercial Teachers Federation last
night elected as president. George L.
Lord. Of Salem. Mass. Secretary q.
w. Browns term of office does not ex-
Dire until next year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-28
Mining Machines Cause a Strike.

Pittsburc, Dec 2S. - Six hundred
miners Of the Bakerton Coal company
at Sterling No. T. near BarnesbOrO,
on the Pennsylvania railroad, were
yesterday reported on strike. The
strike arises from the recent intrOduc-
ton of mining machines, and five
mines of the company have been forced
TO SuSnenl ODeratiOnS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-28
Found a Fortune in a Trunk.

Springfield, Ills, Dec. 2S.-FOrty-
five thousand dollars in government
bonds with the coupons still attached,
and running back for thirty years,
were found Wednesday in chest In
n hut occupied by Hermit Ypsilanti
Smith. who died a few days ago. He
had lived near Fletcher, Miami coun-
~, for forty years and was not known
to have a cent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-28

Special holiday rates via the D., R.
1. & N. W. railway. For Christmas
and New Year holidays the D., R. L.
& N. w. railway will sell tickets to
points within 200 miles, including
the Chicago & Northwestern railway,
at one and one-third fare. Tickets on
sale Dec. %, % "a. %. 81 and Jan. l.,
limited to return Jan. ,. Also spe-
cial rates to students and teachers
who wish to visit their hon es for the
holidays. For particulars inquire at
city ticket office, 1903 Second avenue,
phone 1910, or passenger station, foot
of Twentieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-28
Case of Ktdnnptnp in Iowa,

Judd. Ia. Dec. 2S.-The 9-year-old
son of Louis Tonhose has been miss
ing since Tuesday last. and the father
is of the opinion that it is the work of
kidnapers. He offers $500 for the child
and 81 600 for the kidnaperS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-28
New Society Organized.

Albany. y. V, Dec. 2S.-The United
States Soldiers Christian Aid society,
with principal offices in New York city,
was Incorporated yesterday. 1t pro
poses to labor to advance the social.
moral and religious condition of the
enlisted men of the United States
army.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-28

On account of Christmas and New
Year holidays, the Rock Island & Peo-
ria railway will sell tickets to all
points at one fare and third for the
round trip, tickets on sale Dec. %, %,
"a, %, 81 and Jan. 1. return limit Jan.
2. For complete information call on
agent at Rock Island Il Peoria railway
or address Nj. A. Patterson, G. P. a.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-28
Cornerin Beans ut Chicago.

Chicago. Dec. ga corner in beans
is the latest novelty in the Chicago
market 1t is being engineered by the
Albert Dickinson Co. Within two
weeks the price has risen from $1.S4
per buShel TO 500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-28

Bright eyes are an infaIlibIe index
TO youth. nice windows from which
Cupid shoots his arrows. ROCKY
Mountain Tea makes bright eyes. For
sale by I. II. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-28
TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS.

The C.. B. & Q. will have on sale
for the holidays, Christmas and New
Year, round trip tickets at one and
one-third fare to all stations within q
radius of 200 miles from selling sta
ton. Good going Dec. %, %, "a, 25
and 81, and Jan. 1. Returning good
to and including Jan. ?.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-28

DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the
best liver pills ever made. Easy to
take and never grioe. B. II. Bieber,
Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-28


23@231hc per III: extra dairy, 21c: pack
2o65i1%c per doz. Dressed Poultry
Choice turkeys stSc per s 10; S eaickG P
tatoes-Fair to choice, 42647 per bu.
Apples-Commop to choice, Sl.50Q4OO
per brl. Cranberries-Cape Cod, $500
QS.50 per bril-: bell and bugle, $3.50.
Chicago Live Stock.
Chicago Dec. 81.
Hogs-Estimated receipts for the day.
%. 600: sales ranged at S420@4.S5 for
pigs. s4.7565.G0 for light, s4.7004.S0 for
rough packing. S4.1595.0212 for mixed.
and $4s21z q5.O211 for heavy packing
and shipping lots, with the bulk of sales
Cattie-Estimated receipts for the
day Il. 900: quotations ranged at $50
$40 for choice to extra steers, $500
So for good to choice do. S4s015. so
fair TO good do. s4.4oQ4.90 common to
medium do. s4.15d4.5O butchers steers,
81 7OG5.6O fed western steers s.. 5O64. 40
stockers and feeders. Sl75@425 cows.
s2.75G4.5O heifers. 81 .50G425 bulls and
steers. and .4.00d so veal calves.
Sheep and Lambs-Estimated re-
Ceipts for the day. $4,000; quotations
ranged az s3,25a455 westerns, 5000
AS natives. s4.25G5.75 western lambs,
! and st.25d5.7o native lambs.
Milwaukee Grain.
Milwaukee, Dec. 81.
!, wheat-Steady; No. l northern. 1913
I G73c: No. northern, 70d7lc. Rye
! Firm: Ma. l. 511Ac. Barley-Dull; No.2,
/ 5sasoc; sample. 45d57Ac. Oats
| STEADY; No. =, 2JA G26c-
Local Markets.
! Corn-S5d36c.
aay-TinSSny, ,la; prairie, slO.
| Straw 8 90
| Coal % 90 per ton
| PotatoeS-35c
Butter-Choice to fair, 2lc; fresh creamery,
| 2ic.
| Eggs-23c-
| Hens-6c per pound.
| Spring chickens, &C per pound
| Turkeys-1c-
| Ducks-6rc
| Catue-Butchers pay for corn fed steers
aQfSSc; COWS and heifers g.. c64c, calves, &c
/ Sc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-28
THE MARKETS.
Chicago Grain and Produce.

Chicago. Dec. 81.
Following were the quotations on the
Board of Trade TODAY:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-28
Milwaukee Grain.

Milwaukee. Dec. 81.
Wheat-Steady; No. l northern. 7215
G7Sc: No northern, 7OG7Ic- Rye
Firm; Ma. l. 511zc. Barley-Dull; No.2,
59d6OC: sample. 45d5Tkc. Oats
Steady, No. >, 2J% G26c.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-01-24

The action of the U. S. Government
in dismissing the head assayer of the
San Francisco mint from his position
for not settling promptly with his do
nestle will meet with the approval Of
nire-tenths Of the public.
The fellow was getting $3.50 a
month and amply able to pay his ser
want girl the SIS month which was
he, due. She was as much entitled
to it as he was entitled to his wages
from the government.
He preferre d, however, to put her
off month after month and ke p her
trottipg after him for an occasional
two or three dollars Some people en-
Joy this sort of thing immensely. The
Government has stamped its disap-
prevail of his caddishness by kicking
the fellow out of lucrative position
1t served him right.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-01-24
ARE THEY TRAPPED

The latest news from South Africa
indicates that the Beers have lured
the British army into country adapt
ed to Boer style Of fighting and are
gradually hacking the advancing foe
into pieces.
Joube1t demonstrated his ability to
check the British at Modder river and
he stopped them with heavy slau b.
ter. Subsequently he made but
slight resistance when Butler moved
his army fifteen miles further up the
stream and crossed it. The Beers are
gradually retreating and drawing thu
British on and at every ridge they
make stand and decimate the Eng
lish regiments. When the British
finally capture the ridge they find the
Beers have retreated to the next ridge
and are ready for the next advance.
This gives them an enormous advan-
tage and in that style of fighting their
percentages Of loss is small compared
with the constant drain on the enemy
which must of necessity leave its line
Of dead between those bloody ridg. s
With thousand rocky ridges be-
tween the British front and Lady
smith there can Be but one result, the
gradual disappearance Of the British
army. When they have finally press
ed the Beers back to Ladysmith the
latter will have fifteen thousand re-
serves to strengthen them and form a
new and stronger barrier for the Brit
ish to attack
Baller avs "there will be no turn
ing back" Whether he goes forward
or turns back it it is all the same to
his sturdy foes. II he pushes on he
will be in no condition to relieve
Ladysmith, and if he turns back he
will have to retreat to the Modde1
river swollen with rains and difficult,
tor his army to cross even if he had
no foe to drive him into the surging
waters. 1t looks as if the Beers were
leading him on to his last battle auG
about such fight as Custer encoun
tered at Little Big Horn when his
command was exterminated.