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Rock Island Argus., 1900-08-07
Camp Jottings.

Vandruff's Island, Aug. 6.-M. L.
Free has a new hammock which he
says came direct from Manila, because
the dealer from whom he made the
purchase said it was made from ma
Mia rope.
1t is becoming a common sight to
see H. A. Potter running across the
island at break-neck pace with can
of water and a stove poker in pursuit
of an innocent ground squirrel.
Camp Coca Cola and the jolly Four
held an ice cream party this evening.
The Disagreeable Four pulled stakes
today. This camp was composed of
four of Rock Islands best young men
and will be missed by all campers.
Freddie Hilfnger will spend the
week with Mrs. Pitman at Camp Dew
Drop.
Miss Ada Hemenway is enjoying
vacation of two weeks in camp.
Mrs. Charles Quayle is back in camp
after two weeks visit in Fulton, Ill
Mrs. O'Neil, of Milan, called at The
Locust.
George Siegmann spent the night at
The Eagle.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-08-07
DISTRICT LIQUOR DEALERS.
Yesterdays Convention at Geneseo-Om-
cara

Yesterdays Convention at Genesso-Om-
GERS Elected.
The annual convention of the Thir-
ty-third District Liquor Dealers as
sociation at Geneseo yesterday re-
suited in the election of the following
officers for the ensuing year:
President-Gus Stengel, Sr., Rock
Island.
Vice President-W. II. Strong, Gen
eseo.
Recording Secretary-A. D. Hues-
ing, Rock Island.
Corresponding Secretary = Emil
Eyers, Orion.
Treasurer-John Ohlweiler, Rock
Island.
The association selected Moline as
the place of its next convention.
Delegates were also selected for the
state convention which will be held in
Springfield in September.
The following delegates were in at
tendance from. Rock Island: Henry
Lemburg. Otto Patting. John
Ohlweiler. c. c. Kroeger. K. L. Hep
ler, j. d. Martens. Henry Ehrhorn.
Herman Schwecke. Gus Stengel, Sr. :,
A. D. Huesing, B. Winter, Otto Bern
er, H. Schubert, A. H Lift.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-08-07
GETS FINED IN FRANCE.
Was Throwing Money from Top of Einel
Tower.

Was Throwing Money from Top of Eiffel
Tower.
John W. Gates, he of Davenport.
Rock Island & Northwestern rail-
road fame, who thinks no more of
cornering 500 900, 600 worth of roll
ing and wire mill properties in the
course of week or so, and raking n
dozen fortunes out of the deal, than of
sitting in million dollar poker game
down in New York. has been amusing
himself and astoni shing the natives
over in Gay Paree. A press telegram
from that city tells how he has been
getting his moneys worth over there:
John w. Gates always carries his
own amusements with him His lat
est coup, was to throw franc pieces
from the top of the Eiffel tower to see
the crowds below fight over them.
Handful after handful of francs thus
put into circulation drew tremen-
dous crowd TO where the shower of
wealth was falling. A policeman ap-
peared at the place, and, looking up
to discover whence came the financial
mama, was struck a singing blow in
the face by coin of his own country.
With the imprint on his countenance
and rage in his eye he took the first
elevator, determined to avenge his
smitten dignity.
MIR. Gates said in English that he
did not know that it was against the
law to throw anything smaller than a
dollar-a 5-franc piece-from the
tower. This was regarded as jesting
with the lava serious offense in
France.
LAS soon as the commissary had
recovered his breath he fined Mr..
Gates 80, and also gave him a scold-
ing in French, which he did not un-
derstand. Then he was released
Rock Island Argus., 1900-08-07
CHAT OF THE COUNCIL
The Municipal Assembly Has a
Quiet, Hot Night Ses.
sion.
VARIOUS SUBJECTS BEFORE 1T
Street Paving Improvements
Seem in a State Of Sus.
pended Animation.

At the council meeting last night
Aid. Gall explained the installation
of water meters at st. Anthony's hos
pital, and said that they were put in
as a matter of business merely to de-
termine the amount of water used.
tits gratifying to know that the com
mittee has come around to this view
OF the matter and thus relieved the
anxiety of the sisters and the indigna-
tion that would have been evinced had
the original purpose been carried out.
A committee from the surgical staff
of the hospital was present to protest
against charging the hospital for
water.
The waterworks committee also re-
ported recommendation for the plac-
ing of Siamese coupling at the Rock
Island brewery for use in case of fire.
The coupling would give a pressure
of 100 pounds or more, which would
operate both ways from the pump.
The question of a location to which
the hose company located on Twenty.
sixth street should be removed was
discussed at length and was finally
ended by the adoption of the report
of the fire and light committee recon.
| mending the northwest corner ot
Thirty first street and Ninth avenue
to cost not over $500.
Paving Goes Over Again.
Petitions relating to the question Of
the pavement of Twenty-first street
from Sixth to Twelfth avenues and
others relating to the grade of Thir'
ty-eighth were referred to the com
mittee on local provements. The
street paving improvement seems in
state of suspended animation.
Aid. Willis offered resolution in
structing the waterworks committee
Rock Island Argus., 1900-08-07
Story of a slave.

To be bound hand and foot for years
by the chains of disease is the worst
form of slavery. George d. Williams,
of Manchester, Mich. says: "My
wife has been so helpless for five
wears that she could not turn over in
bed alone. After using two bottles
of Electric Bitters she is wonderfully
improved and able to do her own
work" This supreme remedy for
female diseases quickly cures ner-
vousness. sleeplessness, melancholy,
headache, backache, fainting and
dizzy spells. 1t is godsend to weak,
sickly, run down people. Cure guar
anteed. Only SOC. Sold by Hartz &
Ullemeyer, druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-08-07
HIS INJURIES ARE PAINFUL.
Those Inflicted on G. H. Germann In Up
Town Saloon.

Those Inflicted on G. H. Germann In Up
Town Saloon.
The injuries of G.. H. Germann,
general agent of the Law Enforce
ment league, who was beaten Sunday
night in an uptown saloon, as referred
to in last nights ARGUS. were more
serious than was at first supposed,
and when an ARGUS representative
saw him today both eyes were in deep
mourning and a cash above the right
one had been closed with three
stitches.
"Yes, it was done at Treman's sa-
LOOM" he said. Il had been at Bank
er's saloon and went to the former
place when l noticed some one follow
ing me. | ordered and drank glass
of beer, and while did so the man
who had followed me whispered
something to the bartender, who
looked at me and l knew l was recog-
nized. When turned to leave l was
struck in the face and my assailant
continued to beat me as you see. The
cash was cut by my spectacles which
| wore There were but three men in
the saloon when the assault began, but
crowd soon gathered. When my
assailant became tired he let me go.
bear no malice to anyone for the on
slaught and will prosecute no one but
the saloonkeepers, and my position
makes it my duty to do this. While
l realize that / can no longer do the
work l have been doing. it will not be
allowed to drop, for others are ready
to take it up"
Rock Island Argus., 1900-08-07
Our Boys En- Route for China.

Fort Smelling, Mimi, Aug. 6.-We
reached Minneapolis at $50 m, st.
Paul at 10 15 and Fort Smelling at
11:O5. We are all feeling well. al
though somewhat footsore and dusty
from the march of mile and half
in the blazing sun following the rail
road track.
We are all very thankful for the
good will that was shown in many
ways by friends at the time of our des
parture.
Report has it that we will leave here
about Aug. 20, going first to Japan
and thence to China.
NJ. II. DANIELSON.
Company NJ, Sth Infantry, U. S. A.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-08-07
Preyented a TragedH.

Timely information given Mrs.
George Long, of New Straitsville,
Ohio, saved two lives. A frightful
cough had long kept her awake every
night. She had tried many remedies
and doctors but steadily grew worse
until urged to try Dr. Kings New
Discovery. One bottle wholly cured
her, and she writes, this marvellous
medicine also cured Mr.. Long of a
severe attack of pneumonia. Such
cases are positive proof of its power
to cure all throat, chest and lung
troubles. Only so cents and 81. Guar
anteed. Trial bottles free at Hartz &
Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-08-07

to select location and erect water
ing trough on Market Square. but
Mayor McConochie declared that it
involved private property and was
therefore out of order.
The report of the committee of the
whole. disposing of the street sPrink-
ling question for tie season, was pre-
sented and adopted.
1t was a sort of do-nothing-of-any-
Importance session. despite the fact
that there were several matters of in
terest before the council.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-08-07
Imiammatory Rheumatism Cured Il
Three Daya.

Morton L. Hill, of Lebanon, Ind.
says: "My wife had infammatory
rheumatism in every muscle and
joint; her suffering was terrible and
her body and face were swollen al
most beyond recognition; had been in
bed for six weeks and had eight ply
sicians, but received no benefit until
she tried the Mystic Cure for Rheu-
matism. 1t gave immediate relief
and she was able to walk about in
three days. 1 am sure it saved her
life" Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901
Second avenue, Rock Island; Gust
Scblegel & Son, 220 West Second
street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-08-07
Half Rates to Indianapolis.

The Big Four route has made half
fare rate to Indianapolis and return
on account of the official notification
of Bryan and Stevenson, which occurs
Wednesday, Aug. 8. Tickets will be
sold Aug. Z. and s. with return limit
Aug. 9. Inquire of ticket agent Big
Four, Peoria, Ill.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-08-07
That ThrobbIng Headache

Would leave you if yon used DR..
Kings New Life Pills. Thousands of
sufferers have proved their matchless
merit for sick ana nervous headaches.
They make pure blood and build up
your health. Only 25 cents. Money
back if not cured. Sold by Hartz &
Ullemeyer, druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-08-07
pheasant Ways for summer Dave"

Is the title of the Grand Trunk Rail-
way SYSTEMS new summer tourist
folder, which. together with other de-
scriptive literature, can be had on ap-
plication to j. H. Burgis, city passen-
ger and ticket agent, 249 Clark street.
corner jackson boulevard, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-08-07

Accidents come with distressing
frequency on the farm. Cuts, bruises,
stiDgs, sprains. DR.. Thomas Eclectric
Oil relieves the pain instantly. Never
safe without it. For sale by Mar
shall & Fisher, druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-08-07
Good MedIcine for ChiIdren

If you have a baby in the hous e
you will wish to know the best way
to check any unusual looseness of the
bowels. or diarrhoea so common to
small children. .. P. NJ. Holiday,
of Deming. Ind. who has an H.
months old child, says: Through
the months of June and July our
baby was teething and took running
off of the bowels and sickness of the
stomach. His bowels would move
from five to eight times a day. had
a bottle of Cham berlain's Collie, Chol-
era and Diarrhma Remedy in the
house and gave him four drops in a
teaspoonful of water and he got bet
at ter once.'' For sale by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-08-07
Fatality Follows Failure

to use Foley's Kidney Cure in time.
If taken in earlier stages of Bright's
disease and diabetes, it Isl a certain cure.
You have noticed the high death rate
from these diseases, aud it is not wise
to ignore early symptoms when a sure
medicine like Foley's Kidney Cure
can be had For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-08-07
SIX TOWNS AFTER IT.
The Western Normal School the
Reorganized Board is to
Place.
THE RUsHvILLE BID IS MISSING
Dallas City a New Candidate for
the Institutions Loca-
ton.

Six towns have filed their bids for
the Western Illinois Normal school
with the new board of trustees in
Galesburg. Quincy, Macomb. La
Harpe. Aledo and Monmouth were the
old ones to enter for the second heat
and Dallas City is also ambitious for a
try at the prize. Rushville has not
yet reported. All the members of the
new board are present, c. j. Searle.
of this city, filling with dignity the
presidents chair.
The propositions were read in an
open session yesterday. Quincy Of
fered tract with frontage of 600
feet on one of the parks. The offer
did not include any agreement to do
anything else.
Macomb would give choice of sew
eral sites, with permanent paving, but
its offer was not definite on sewer,
walks or water.
LaHarpe offered only site without
any trimmings.
Aledo made a general proposition
and with inducements as to water,
pavement and sewers.
Dallas City came in with an offer of
a site but its representatives claimed
not to know that a bond was neces-
sary. They were allowed to file the
proposition and must have the bond
in by Thursday in order to have the
bid considered.
Monmouth's proposition included
the offer of three sites, all just out
side the city limits. A bond of $780,
900 accompanied the offer to guaran-
tee the fultilment of the propositions.
which provided literally for fitting up
the site
Rock Island Argus., 1900-08-07
The dread of people With weak

The dread of people with weak
lungs who suffer from stubborn
coughs is consumption. Foley's
Honey and Tar if taken in time. cures
the cold, heals and strengthens the
lungs and always cures incipient
consumption. For sale by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-08-07
shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease, powder for the
feet. 1t cures painful, swollen. smart
ing, nervous feet, and instantly takes
the sting out of corns and bunions.
It's the greatest comfort discovery of
of the age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes
tight shoes feel easy. 1t is certain
cure for sweating, callous and hot,
tired, aching feet. Try it today.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores.
By mail for 25 cents in stamps. Trial
package free. Address, Allen S.
Olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-08-07

81 had running, itching sore on
my leg. Suffered tortures. Doan's
Ointment took away the burning and
itching instantly, and quickly effected
permanent cure.'' e. w. Lenhart
Bowling Green, Ohio. For sale by
Marshall & Fisher, druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-08-07
PARENTS PATHETIC APPEAL,
Otis Gardner Springer Wanted at His
Home.

JUS 1Aruher Springer WAnIeu AI his
Home.
The following appears in the Car
thage, H., Herald:
ITO Otis Gardner Springer: There
being no positive proof of your death.
it is hoped that you came 10 yourself
and that you are still living. Your
mothers grief is indescribable. II
still alive, know this. do not hold
you alone responsible for the cause of
your disappearance; there are others
not blameless, of which may be one.
By unwittingly offering chiding sym
pathy; for this my heart is breaking
Whatever wrong you may have done,
come back to us and let us help you
live it down; remembering that faith
ec. mother, brother, sister, wife and
babies love you still. Your loving.
but grief-stricken father.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-08-07
Seeing the Sites.

No arguments were heard aud cash
inducements were not received. The
board also conferred with State Archi-
tect Bruce Watson, of Chicago, over
plans, desiring to begin work this
fall. The board left by special train
this morning and will visit the towns
in this order: Monmouth, Macomb.
Quincy, LeHarpe, Dallas City, Aledo.
Ii will meet next Tuesday in Spring
field to hear arguments and will sit
until the matter is decided.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-08-07

V. B. Conklin. Bowersville, o.,
says: Il received more benefit from
Foley's Kidney Cure than from months
of treatment by physicians" Take
no substitute. For sale by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-08-07

Carthage, ILL.,, Aug. 8. 1900.
ANY newspaper in the land that will
insert the above notice in its news
columns will confer lasting favor on
the writer and on sorrowing friends. :"
Rock Island Argus., 1900-08-07

GA AsToE Ia.
Bs.,,th. n The Kind Yeg Haze Always BogItt
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
The Race Conference.

Montgomery. Ala, April % -Visi.
tors from every quarter will be
welcomed to the eessions of the an.
preaching conference to be held here
May 8. 9 aud 10 to discuss the race
problems Of the south. After address,
es of welcome by the mayor of Mont.
gomeSy and the governor of Alabama.
Hon Hilary A Herbert will make the
opening address on The Problems
That PreseuS Themselves"
Among others who will speak will be
A NJ Waddell. mayor OF Wrlmip gtou.
N c; ex Governor MacCorkle of West
Virginia Dr. j L NJ Curry of Wash.
lngtoo F; Rev G G Brown of Sumter. 8
9; Rev d Clay Lily; Rev S d Stat
terry of Baltimore Alex G King of
Atlanta Clifton R Breckiuridge ; DR.
Paul Barringer of the University of
Virginia aud W Bourke Cockrsn of
New York.
Question regarding the education OF
the negro. lyuchiog and the future of
the African race will be discussed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
Prohibition Committe Issnes
Call.

A State prohibition conference will
be held in the city of Columbia. S.
o., on Wednesday, 23d day of Nav,
1900, for the purpose of considering
the propriety of suggesting candi-
dates tor governor aud lieutenant
governor to represent the prohibition.
ists OF South Carolina in the Demo.
cratic primary, and also to announce
the principles and purposes OF the
prohibitionists in seeking to obtain
control through the Democratic or.
ganization of the executive and leg.
islative departments of the State gov
eminent, for the enactment and en-.
forcemen of measures which are in
best accord with the highest interests
of the people, and which will take
the State out of the liquor business.
For the purpose of obtaining foil
and free expression of the prohibi-
tionists in regard TO these matters. a
call is hereby issued for them to as.
semble in their respective counties at
the court house on Saturday, 18th
day of May, 1900. to elect three
representatives, with alternates, to
attend the State conference on the
23d day of May, with or without
instructions and TO choose q county
chairman for the ensuing campaign.
Joel E Brunson,
Chairman.
Waddy c Thompson,
). s Moffatt.
James A Hoyt,
Jeremiah Smith,
G D Stanley,
Z D. Smith,
Committee.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
LORD ROBERTS REPORT.

London. April rs. 4 81 p On The
var Office has received The following
dispatch from Lord Roberto: .
"Bloemfontein. April 25.-Pole.
Csrew's division reached Roodekop
yesterday evening without casualties
its advance was covered by cavalry
and horse artillery, which drove back
the enemy with !oss. their dead be.
ing left on the ground. The mounted
troops alsed for the night e. Greet.
fontei. snd at 730 this mo- Ding
we're crossing the Modder river At
Vslsbsnk, in accordance with nv
instructions to French to endesvor to
place himself astride the enemy's
line OF retreat. French's arrival
near the Modder evidently, however.
alarmed the Boers. for they evscuat
ed their strong posltion near Dewe.'s
Dorp during the night. and il was oc
cupied by Chermside's division this
morning
"The mounted infantry under Gen
hamilton drove the enemy off the
koPjes IN the neighborhood of the
wsterworks without casualties on our
side
The Highland brigade marched
"a miles yesterday to support Gen
Hamilton and halted for the night at
Kip kIsal. four miles short of San nas
Post
"Brsbsnt aud Hart are stll a few
miles short Of Wepenar aud the nun
bers OF the enemy appear TO have
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
Senator Quay Loses.
pennsylvania Boss is Refused
a Seat in the Senate.

Washington. April 24.-Houorable
Matthew 8. Quay was today refused a
seat 10 the Uoited States senate on the
appointment OF the governor OF Penn
vania By vote OF 30 to 32 The
galleries were ,hronged with mu!.
titudes. while other multitudes we're
unable to gain admission.
On the floor of the senate was every
member Of the body now 10 the city
with scores of members of the house Of
representatives,. The great thrope
listened with deep attention to the
brilliant argument of Mr. Spooner in
favor of the seating Of the former
Pennsylvania senator and to the demo
cratic and Gerry elcquepce of Mr. Daniel
of Virginia, who appealed to hs
colleagues to DO what. on his oath as
senator. he deemed right, and vote to
do justice to him who was knocking at
the senate doors. Mr. Daniel con Guided
10 minutes before the hour fixed for
the voting to begin. The excitement
10 the seoato by this time was intense.
There was hush 10 the chamber as
Mr. Frye, 10 the chair, announced at
4 O'Clock that the hour for the final
vote had arrived and that the question
was the pending motion of Mr. Chaud.
lcr to strike out of the resolution deolar.
ing Mr Quay not to be entitled to
sea. the word mot" Amid suppressed
excitement Mr. Chandler demanded tho
yeas and nays and the secretary of the
senate began to call the roll All kuew
the vote would be close The 6rst
sensation wac caused by the failure of
Mr. Pettigrew. Of South Dakota. to
answer to bis name although be was 10
bis seat. When Mr. Vests name was
called be voted mo" 10 q clear, distinct
voice. thus dsshlng tho last hope of the
friends of Mr. Quay, who had expected
confidently that the distinguished Mis-.
sourIan would vote for bis loug time
personal friend.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
After Wczfyicg the British
South Of Bloemfontein,
Beers Retire.

London. April 26. s .. MI. il
oss sppsrsos that The chances Of Lord
Robsrts catching the rssrsatiog Bosrs
10 . oss are very slender. The Bosrs
Asvs everywhere retired u the fire,
pressure Of the British advance, aod
the hope that Geo Ruodls would be
able to ioduos them to remain ..
Oswet's Dorp uo,il they had been
forced 10 6sh, or TO surrender hes been
disappointing.
No ssssnps vas made to pursue the
commsndoes retiring from Wepsner.
Everything DOW depends upon the
progress OF General Freuoh's cavalry
brigadss. but they are entering a very
difficult. billy aud practically uukuowu
country,
The cavalry have already had q long
march over heavy and sandy roads. and
nothing is know regarding the coodi.
tioo OF The horses 10 soy case is ID
nov . race between the fsderals aud the
forces OF Gen French and Gen Hamil.
t0o
The slowoess Of tho recent N owe me u ts
OF the British infantry aud previous
experience Of the ability Of the
Boers to movo rapidly. With
guos aud baggage. over their owo
oouumy. lead to . belief that Lord
Roberts envslOpiog operations will fail
aod will have to be repeated further
oor'h. Al the most. be. will perba ps
capture soms Boer euus and baggage
sod hurry the rstreatlng burghers.
Considerable results have been attain.
6 10 the relief OF Wepeuer aud 10 the
Gearing Of the southeastern oornsr OF
the Free State Of the Boers, but the
B"er army. whatever its strength. has
10 be dealt with.