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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-17
AMUSEME NTS.


The Nashville Banner says of the
minstrel company which is to appear
at Harper's theatre tomorrow even
ing aud the following evening": The
very best minstrel company that has
been in Nashville, not only this sea-
son. butin years. is the Justly famous
Bowers & Busby's MINISTRIES, which
OPP med at the opera house last night.
Ii is the very best because it is novel
and striking in almost every particu-
lar, and unlike any min strel show
that has come this way. II is away
up and beyond such hackneyed shows
As the Wilson's and the Thatchers and
the unnum bered train of imitators
that annually troupe and tramp this
way. The program presented last
night was full of brightness. freshness
and minstrel originality. There was
fun from stIrt to finish
Under the the Dome" Lincoln J.
Carriers suuTptuous scenic spectacle,
will be seen at Harpcr's Theatre
Thursday evening. 1t is five act
comedy drama the scenes of which
are laid in Washington. New York and
the Samoan Islands. Some remarka-
bile &C ,nic effects are promised. One
of these is realistic repro
duction of the dreadful hurri-
cane which swept the harbor
of Apia, Msrch Is, 1889. and which
resulted in the destruction IF the Ger
man war vessels Eber and Adler
and the American warShips Nipsic,
Vaudalit and Trenton ard the beach
ing of the German war vessel Olga,
and the loss of III lives. Another
clever stage counterfeit for which
much is promised is the scene in which
the audience in company with the
characters of the play make Il trip on a
ferry boat from Jersey City 10 New
York.
Everyone who likes to see clean,
wholesome lay full of laughter and
some tears should thank the manager
OF Harper 5 theatre for his energy aud
libeI alityin securing for next Wednes-
day the production of Sol Smith Rus
sells great comedy, "A Poor Rela-
ton" which has served to place Mr..
Russell on the same plane of popular
ity as did RIP Van Wrinkle" MIR.
Jefferson. Manager Fred c. Berger,
who has always guided the fortunes of
the eminent comedian. reengaged the
supporting company after the latter's
recent illness in Chicago and conse-
quent retirement from the stage, and
with Frank j. keenan,. young actor
whose humor is of the quaint. quiet
kind that is peculiarly Mr.. Russell's
own, he proposes to give the play
goers of those towns and cities which
have never seen the play chance to
do so. Moreover, the production of
"A Poor Relation will be on the
same elaborate scale in every detail of
stage equipment that has always char
acterized Mr.. Russell's performances.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-17
GIimpsee across the Sea

is the charming title of charming
book from the facile pen of Sam T.
Clover, the well known author and
newspaper editor.
The '.glimpses" are particularly
pertinent Just Low when so many
people are considering about going to
the Paris exposition, and many peo-
pie will be glad TO know that the Chi
cago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul railway
has purchased an edition of MIR. ClO-
ver's work for distribution.
In sending your address for copy
please enclose cents to pay postage.
George H. Heafford, general passen-
ger agent, Old Colony Building, Chi
cago, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-17
NEW SHIP FOR EXPLORING.
Features of One BEING Built For the
Gcrmnn Antnrctic ENpcditIOn.

Features of One Being Built For the
German Antarctic Expedition.
The ship now being built at Kiel for
the German antarctic expedition is of
wood and somewhat rounder than the
Fran, says n Berlin cable dispatch to
the New York Sun. She won't fall
away toward the keel like the Fran,
Explorer NanSen having declared that
the shape of the Fran was not suitable
for the heavy weather of the southern
seas. The middle deck will be nearly
on the water line in order 10 strengthen
the ship against the pressure of the ice
\ triple coating of oak, pitch pine and
South American greenwood will be put
on for protection against floating ice
and at the bow and stern will be steel
bands
The length of the ship will be about
4G meters, the breadth 10 or II and the
draft ,. The supply of coal ana other
stores will be sufficient fer three years.
and there will be accommodations for
> scientists, > officers. 20 sailors and
30 arctic dogs. She will be rugged as
a three masted schooner and will be
lighted by electricity.
The contract calls for the compile
ton of the ship by, May l, 1901, and
she is to be fitted out not later than
Aug. 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-17
GOSPEL TO SONS OF SOIL.
E.aDgeIists Talk TO Employees of the PIow
Shops.

A meeting at the pillow shops at noon
yesterday was held by Evangelists Kerr
and Johns with 500 as interested and
respectful men as ever listened to the
message of life in our city. AS natur-
ally as the men find their proper
places in the various parts of the shop
did they informally but reverently
gather around the improvised plat
form in the blacksmith shop 10 hear
Rev. Kerr aud Johns sing The Man OF
Gdlilee-' That seemed to give Evan
gellst Kerr his cue and he proceeded
10 tell them the advantage it had been
to him and to others he had met to
N AXE a confidsnt of the Christ. He
used most effectively the touching
story told by Ian MacLaren in The
Bonnie BCier Bush" of the mother
whose only advice to her son begin
ming his ministry was, But, oh, lad
die. be sure We say guide word for
Jesus Christ He told out of his
own experience what this unfailing
Friend would do for tae laborer such
as he himself had been. and what he
was confident He would do for every
one of them. He would not
battle for bread and in building
end He would walk with them through
the dark valley and show them the
way up to His Fathers house. Many
a man as he stood there listening To
the last song, "There'll be no Dark
Valley When Jesus Comes" felt as
sured there was no such friend of man
in all history as The Man of Galilee -
1t was a question, when this most in
teresting service came to an end,
whether the men or the preachers had
gotten the most good out Of it.
In the afternoon Rev. Johns led the
meeting at the church. 1t was in the
nature of IA Bible reading on Tine
Trial of Faith" The abundance of
these trials, their fiery chara cter, their
commonness and great variety, and
the way out of them which God had
provided, and the uses they serve in
the character and life of the Christian
were all treated from the standpoint
of the written word of God. The hour
was very interesting and profitable.
In the evening a large congregation
Assem- blcd and heard, after the usual
introductory exercises, Evangelist
Kerr preach from these words: Aud
Elijah came unto all the people, and
said. How loog halt We between two
opinions? if the Lord be God, follow
Him; but if the Baal, then follow him.
And the people answered him not a
word" The speaker drew a vivid
picture OF Gods dealings with His
people in all their history, especially
in their march through the wilder
ness to the land of promise.
The evangelists will conduct SER
vices at the Methodist church tomor-
row morning. at 5 O'Clock in the after
noon and at 7:3O in the evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-17
Curious Result. az Earthquake.

Reports received from interior points
show that the recent earthquake at
San Diego. Cal, was the cause of n
number Of strange happenings. The
mud volcanoes ON the desert near the
Colorado river have become active aft
or n long rest and are now spouting
mud again. The natural gas wells near
Yuma are also in working order since
the earthquake, says the New York
Tribune. They have been lighted. and
the glare at night can be seen for many
miles. \ correspondent from Moosa
writes that number of assures were
made in the ground at that place 20 or
more feet in length.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-17
The Apnetite Goat

Is envied by all poor dyspeptics
whose stomach and liver are out of
order. All such should know that DR.
Kings New Life Pills, the wonderful
stomach and liver remedy, gives a
splendid appetite, sound digestion and
a regular bodily habit that insures
perfect health and great energy. Only
25 cents, at HsrtZ 81 Ulllemeyer's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-17

Taxes for the year 1899 are due.
Parties having personal tax and no
real estate will be expected to make
immediate payment. The penalties
pres cribed by the statute will be en-
forced for nonpayment of personal
taxes after notification by postal card
or otherwise. Office with Hull IL CO.,
real estate and insurance agents,
Room 81, Mitchell IL Lynde building.
CHARLES BOWERS,
Town shin CollacfOr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-17

Feb. 20, March and 20. April 8
and II, the G, r. /. & P. railway will
sell homeseekers' tickets to a mum Der
of points in the north. northwest.
west, southwest and south at rate
of one fare plus two dollars for the
round trip. The only line that can
give you through car service to
points in Minnesota, South Dakota,
Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma and
Texas
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-17

Said the poet. and the meal is really
ENJOYABLE when eaten at the dining
rooms of the Mrs. Clark company,
15I-153 Wabash avenue, Chicago, or
at the restaurant for men only, on
the seventh floor of the Association
building, 15S La Sale street. which
IS also run by this company The
cuisine and service are unexcelled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-17

Mr.. w. J. Juengert, Io2 Lam
don ST., Buffalo, N. ", tells how
hewas cured by DR.. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People. He says:
about one year ago I was suf-
fering a great deal with kidney
trouble, and the terrible pains
which 1 experienced in the small
of my back almost incapacitated
me for work. I tried wearing
plasters but they did me no good
whatever. In connection with this
kidney trouble 1 was subject to
chronic headaches. / was advised
to try DR. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People. I did so and soon
noticed great Improvement, after
continuing their use for several
months all traces of the kidney
trouble disappeared and the head
aches became less frequent"
(SignedD WIN. JUENGERT.
Subscribed and sworn to before
me this 29th day of June, 1899.
w. G. STANTON.
Notary Public.
Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
contain in n condensed form, all the Gle
ments necessary IN give new life and richness
TO the blood and restore shattered nerves.
They are an untailing specific for such dis
eases as locomotor atsxia partial paralysis,
st. Vitus' dance, sciatica, neuralgia rheu-
matism nervous headache, the after-eflects of
la grippe, palpitation of the heart, pale and
sallow compilations, all forms OF weakness
either in male or female
Or. Williams Pink Pills Tor Pale People are never
sold by the dozen or hundred. but always In pack
aQes. At all druggists. direct from the Or. Viii
Hams Medicine Company, Schenectady. N. Y, SO
cents per box, boxes $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-17
Advertised List of Letters No. !.

List of letters unc allied for at the postonice
al Rock Island, Feb. II, 1900:
Ball. George Motion. Robert
Cox, W j. Pierce. Mrs r. G.
Curt q. Kate Sanders. 81 X
Faroin. MrS- John Stanclife. Herman
Freelsnd. ~iiliBm 3. SuLIyao, Waiter
Hal. Mrs L. C Tracy, Jessie
Jackson. h- c. Whitney. Hattie l.
Keller. Mrs K n. wilkins William l..
haywood. j. W. Youog, John b.
Miller. Cara
When calling for advertised letters please
give list number.
THOMAS II. THOMAS. Postmaster
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-17

Inquisitive people are the tunnels Of
conversation. They do not take in any
thing Tor their own use, but merely
to pass il 10 another.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-17

Half the ills that man is heir to
come from indigestion. BurdocK
Blood Bitters strengthens and tones
the stomach; makes indigestion i'm
possible. For sale by Marshall &
Fisher, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-17
To stop a Cold.

After exposure, or when you feel a
cold coming on, take dose of Foley's
Honey and Tar. 1t never fails TO stop
a cold if taken in time. Take moth
ing else. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-17
Frost Bites and ChIIbIaIBs

quickly cured by Banner SaIve. the
most healing remedy in the world.
All druggists.
The colored American., 1900-01-13
THE ooLoRED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. c.

very warm spot in their hearts for Con
gresham White and it is due to the
fact that he is one OF the few Negroes
in public life who is not afraid to take
the quill drivers into his confidence.
when he has anything to say of public
interest and that he always treats them
decently, which is saying a great deal
Gov. Pinchbsck is another one of our
public men, who can always com mand
a hearing in the Negro press, because
his heart is as dinner plate and is
in thorough touch with the members
of the press.
This little dinner of Congressman
Whites was decidedly one ofthe most
enjoyable events of the week In Wash
tngton and will be remembered for a
long time by all who were privileged to
enjoy his hospitality, his rare old
scuppernong and his fragrant Pertec
tos. BRUCE GRIT.
The colored American., 1900-01-13
Alexandria Va. Notes.

| alexandra "a NoLesG
Alexandra is honored with six L.
tlst churches and one Metho, isl
church. If the moral, social and 81
itual condition Of a community is
governed or judged by the number
churches in it, Alexandra has be
right to claim fair percentage al 2
that line. Whether it Is time or rot.
it Cught to be true ofaDy city or cor
munity, and 1t doubtless is true Of
some places where there ae numeraUs
churches The First Baptist Sunda
| school held election of officers is
Sunday for 1906 80 follows: Sup a-
tendenG Mr.. Fred. Rich, assistants srs
tary Jas M. Buckner, Secretary Sit.
Thornton, Assistant Secretary '-aa
Lille Holmes, Chorister Jesse IteC
den, Assistant chorister Henry E
ner, Organist Mrs. Lottie Bucl n1E
Assistant Organist Eddie Johl sa7
Librarian Lindsey Jackson, ASST
Librarian Clifton Parsley, Trea
Mrs. Adele W are. The B. Y. P. U e4
of the First Baptist church also eli ers'
officers as follows: President Rev Z
A. Lott, Vice President Mrs. { O.
Parsley, Secretary Samuel Jacl 90.
Assistant Secretary Miss Martha %aT
per, Chorister Henry Buekner, .a
sistant Chorister James M. Buc rse
Organist Miss Amanda Buckner,
sistant Organist Miss Lulu EdmN IDS
Treasurer Mr. Henry Tyler, Librarians
Masters Clifton Parsley and Jesse
Holmes. The funeral of Mrs. Beale,
wife of Mr.. W. 81 Beale, who died at
he residence on Madison street, Friday
December Goth last, took place Sunday
December 31st at the 3rd Baptist church.
She was about so years old and has a
host of friends. She left glowing
testimony. " atch meeting was OBJ
served at all the churches as usual.
Rev. Henderson Of Leesburg, Va. who
has been formerly called to take charge
of the Srd Baptist church Of the city,
entered upon his duties as pastor last
sunday. Rev. Henderson has our best
wishes for his success as pastor of said
church. The Epworth League, liter.
ary organization of some note, is row
under the management of the energetic
and progressive r. j. Preston, who
purposes this year to make it a success.
Topics of general interest to The race
Will be discussed. Mr.. Preston is ar
ranging quite sn interesting program
several dates ahead and there is no
reason why lively interest may not
be aroused among the literary element
of Alexandria. Mr.. Preston possesses
both ability and push. We wish him
success in it's management. The League
meets every Thursday evening.
Mr.. j. G. Russell has returned to the
The colored American., 1900-01-13
Mr.. WHITE As 4 HOST
Gentlemen Of the Pulpit, Press and Bar Par
tiGipate in Feast, Intellectual and Cas-
trOn0miC-Bruee Grit'S Notes.

Jersey City, N. ]. Special.-I think
the verdict of all those who have ever
had the honor and the privilege of be-
ing the guest of Hon. George e. White
our lone, but not lonely representative
in Congress will be that he is most con-
genial host, and generous feeder.
/ am sure that the dozen gentlemen
who were his guests Dec. 30th, last at
dinner at Gray's famous hostelry, will
not soon forget the occasion or the
man. The dinner was given in the
large dining hall on the &c cond floor
front and a few minutes sfter two
O'Clock, the following gentlemen sat
down to dinner that would have
made the famous Sam Ward, who
twenty five years ago was prince
among the epicures Of Washington,
green with envy: The host, Hon. Geo.
q. White, M. c., North Carolina; Ex-
Gov. P. B. S. Pinchback, La; Bishop
Alexander Walter, d. D., N. j.; Hon.
Fred'k. L. McGhee, attorney'at-law
st. Paul, Mimi. Edward E. Brown,
attoTney-at law, Boston, Mass; Mr..
Jesse Lawson. N. j., Dist of Columbia
cour Gil, No, L.; Bishop G. r. Harris,
N. c.; Mr.. Daniel Murray, D O., as
sistant librarian of Congress; and tie
following men behind the pen:> T.
Thomas Fortune, New York Age; E
E Cooper, The Colored American; ]
E Bruce, Howard's American Maga-
zine; A. L. Manly, Daily Record, Wash
irgton, d. G. Good Bishop Walters OF
New Jersey asked the blessing and the
following menu was served by Gray's
nimble walters;
Consomme jsrdiniere, chicken gumbo;
Broiled Lake trout la Maitre d'hotel,
Sliced cucumbers, potatoes Duchesse
Olives,
Boiled turkey celery sauce,
Lamb chops, saute with new peas
SEODeUSue VI SW6et UIedus,
"a Ia Psrisienne.)
Banana fritters, sauce Msraschino,
Roast rib of beef, roast ham
Champagne sauce,
Mashed potatoes,
Csulif1ower cream sauce,
Boiled new potatoes, wax beans,
Stewed tomatoes,
Sherbet Polonaise.
Scuppernong wine, a la N. Carolina
Cold roast beef, Tongue,
Broiled chicken, Plckled beets,
Lettuce with Shires egg dressing,
Ice cream, Assorted cakes, Fruit,
Roquefort cheese, Water crackers,
Nuts, Raisins, Bananas.
Cafe Nolr, Cigars,
Eloquence.
Upon the removal of the debris, the
The colored American., 1900-01-13
ticipated in by Attorneys e. E. Brown
of Boston, Mass, and the courtly and
dignified McGhee of Minnesota.

d1gnified McGhee of Minnesota.
A very important point (viz) That
there has never been test by the su
preme Court of the United States OF the
coDstitutionallty of the amendments to
the Constitution, was raised and dis
eussed with great erudition and learn.
ing by the lawyers present, all of
whom maintained with singular
unanimlty that proper test of these
amendments would discover that they
are as sound in principle as any other
portion of the Constitution. The four
tenth article to the Constitution was
shown to contain the germ Of the law
upon which it is believed a successful
test could be made, VIZ; "All persons
born or naturalized in the United
and subject to the jurisdiction thereof,
are citizens Of the United States, and of
the State wherein they reside, etc., etc,
1t was maintained that the Negro had
heretofore sought 10 have this clause
interpreted so that it would apply to
him as egro and not to him as 8
'citizen" of the United States, and
that the courts very promptly decided
against him, when he attempted to Sc
cure bis rights, by invoking the law to
protect him as Negro citizen rather
than as an American citizen. 1t was
very fine point and may come in handy
some day.
Governor PInchback told some IN
side history ofthe reconstruction period
and some of his experiences as Govern.
or of the Pelican State, which set the
table on roar, and Attorney McGhee
crack ed few Western jokes that pro-
duced much laughter and apt lause.
Mr.. McGhee is an in1mitable wit, and
bears striking resemblance to Ham
let. His eloquence is fervid and bis
manner engaging as speaker His
humor is as dry as bottle of Mumm's
Extra, after it has been seen a few
times.
The good and bad points OF John M.
Lsngston were next discussed. Mr. |
Jesse Lawson, who is dogmatic and
loyal friend came to the rescue of his
friend and patron, aud like q certsin |
Grecian wrestler, who was able by his
eloquence, to convince the spectators
after he had been thrown, that he had
not been thrown, went after Mr. Lang
ston's critics so vigorously and elo-
quently, that they were all convinced
that he was one Of the noblest Romans
of African descent, that ever drew a
lance; and so he was. John M. Lang
ston was human, ar id therefore fallible.
He was courageous, loyal to his friends
and the Idol Of the yonng men of his
day and time, who do well to cherish
his memory and to defend his good
name with all the energy of their ma.
lures. The criticisms made of his pub
lie life were friendly and his transcend.
ant ability, genius and scholarship were
admitted by all.
A running conversation on the work
OF the Council and the best means of
enlarging its scope and work was par
t1cipated in by all present. Bishop
Walters was enthusiastic and optimist-
The colored American., 1900-01-13

Upon the removal of the debris, the
guests addressed themselves to the con.
sideratioD of the Crumpacker bill which
is soon to be submitted to Congress and
discussed it's merits in. eloquent phrases.
Gov. Pinchback, who has made COM
plete study Of the bill spoke encourag-
ingly of the benefits it would give, if
passed, and urged all Negro organiza-
tions and individuals to give Congress.
man Crumpacker the author of the
bill their moral support.
Congressman White, who will pre-
sent the nti'lynching bill in Congress,
which has been approved by the Presi-
dent, spoke earnestly Of the need of
this measure and explained it's pro-
visions fully. The discussion was par.
The colored American., 1900-01-13

Mr. J. c. Russell has returned to the
Recorders Office.
The colored American., 1900-01-13

A running conversation on the work
of the Council and the best means of
enlarging its scope and work was par
t1clpated in by all present. Bishop
Walters was enthusiastic and optimist-
lc, and gracefully acknowledged the
compliments paid him on the success
fal sessions Of the executive COMMITTEES
which had just recently adjourned.
Messrs. Fortune, Cooper, Manly, Bish-
op Harris, Daniel Murray and others
contributed to the fund of conversation
and at pm. after the cigars had
been passed around everybody as feel.
Ing good and all voted Oongressma
White to be a most agreeable and de.
llghtful host. The Press Gang has a
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-04-19

SHOULD we attempt to pay Eugl and's
bills; says an exchange. Well, here
is paradox, This Is y pretty fair
statement of it and we may promptly
answere mo" Yet if we do not do
something of that sort thousands and
probably millions Of hsman lbeings
in India will starve TO death. HUI
manity says it should not be permit
ted If a man should starve his wife
and children to death and spend his
money freely to get some other mans
wife the community would hardly be
justified on that account, in letting
the family starve, but what would any
decent community do with the old
mann This is about parallel case and
we think little application Of frontier
justic is about what would fit the de-
serts Of the reiging powers Of Great
Britain.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-04-19
rnr news that the OarnegIe com.

THE news that the Carnegie com
pany has shipped 1000 tons of struct-
ural steel TO TOXIC TO be used III Tie
construction Of palace for Lhe crown
prince of Japan passes unheeded NJ
Washington, This Is but a sample
shipment. American iron and steel
products are exported In large quun-
titles TO Russia and to other countries
In Europe as well M to Asia, We can
out-manufacture and underHell both
English and German competitors In
spite OF this the Carnegie company and
other iron and steel companies are
protected" by duty OF 45 per cent
Little wonder that tue Carnegie COM
pany made thirty million dollars last
year; little wonder that the people are
grumbllng because they are taxed to
make the rich cher-Atchison
Globe, (Rep),
And why does not the republican
Globe 20 on to say that the sane ap-
plies to the manufacture Of farm i'm
pIements, clothing, and In fact nearly
every "hlgh protected" industry