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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10
Petition to Probate VIII.
State OF Illinois. -,
Rock Island County,

rSOCk lb1duO NOuubysN
County Court Rock Island County, Septem-
Der term 1900. In the matter OF the probate
Of the last will and Testament of jacob
Fromm, deceased. in probate.
To all persons whom this may concern
greeting. Notice Is hereby given, that on the
24th day OF September, -. 100 petition
as hled 10 the County Court of Rock Island
County Illinois, asking that the last VIII and
testament of Jacob Frofnm deceased, be ad-
nitted TO probate. The same petition further
states that the following named persons are all
the heirs at-law and Iegatees:
Caroline Fromm. widow, Moline, Ill; Catha-
rfne Hoffman, sister, Fitcnburg. Mass Hrede-
rick Fromm, brother, Harotnvile, ~. Y;
Mary Sleoert. sister. Worchester, Mass:
Rosina Gross sister Munslpg' n. WurteDoerg,
Rock bland Ill: Joseph Eppinger legatse,
Notzningen kircheiu. WurtenburR, Ger
nnany; Hargaretha Zunkei, legatee Pilot
Mound Iowa; Catbarine Stichi, legatec, = =
Kinson. Henry county, Ill Frederick Ripping
er. legaree. NotZiningen. Kircheim, WurLen-
berg. Germany; Cbristiana Arnot. legs tee,
Green River III children of Cbarlotts Haas,
children OF Eva Epplnger. leRstee, Eofzinln-
gen, KIrcheim. WuFJenberH, Germany Board
directors Moline Public Hospital leg tees,
Moline, III Con "Ordta German Tuiu YeTcin,
legatees, Moline, Ill
You are further notified. that the hearing of
the proof OF said Will has been set By said
court for the 18th day of October. A. D. 1900,
the Court House IN Rock Island in said County,
when ana where you can appear II you see
ct, and show Cause II any you have, why said
VIII should not be admitted to probate.
HENRY HUBAa RD, Clerk
Rock Lslends Illinois, Sept. "a, 1900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10
DauIeIaon In Japan.

Nagasaki, Japan, Sept. 9, 1906 -
Arrived at Nsgasaki. Japan, after a
long and tiresome journey across the
Pacific ocean We had pretty rough
weather all the way. We had much
sea sickness. We are now about to
get a 4hour shore leave and then
make ready to proceed on our journey
to China We came by the extreme
northern route. which took US very
close to Alaska, and we soldiers were
in summer clothing. The rough
weather drove US out of our course 8
few miles. sc we had TO follow the
western coast of Japan into the hsr-
Dor. MARTIN II. DANIELSoN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10
Robbed the Grave

A startling incident is narrated by
John Oliver, of Philadelphia, as fol-
lows: II was in an awful condition.
Ny skin was almost yellow, eyes
sunken, tongue coated, pain continu-
ally in back and sides. no appetite,
growing weaker day BY day. Three
physicians had given me up. Then 1
my great joy, the first bottle made a
decided improvement. 1 continued
their use for three weeks. and am
now a we'll man. 1 know they robbed
the grave of another victim" No
one should fail to try them. Only so
cents, guaranteed, at Hartz & Ulle-
meyers drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10

WALTER WELLMAN, correspondent
for the Chicago Times-Herald. gives
the following reasons why the coal
miners should win their strike. and
they seem to hit the nail squarely on
the head: The strike is based upon
Just grounds; it is moderately
and skillfully handled. and the men
stand squarely for that which the
operators are determined to crush,
namely, the right "f labor to organize
for the purpose OF self-protection
through peaceful methods and along
wholesome and conservative lines.
The men Of pick and shovel, not the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10

JOHN b. STANCHFIELD, the demo-
cratic nominee for governor of New
York, seems to be very popular
selection. He is man who pleases
all classes and is in accord with all
elements. He is strong with Tam
many as well as the up state democ-
racy. He is 40 years old and one of
the best lawyers OF the state. He is
resident of Elmira and was for a
time the law partner there of David
B. Hill. Elmira was also the home
of Lucius Robinson. another demo-
cratic governor of the state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10
Don't Read This

Unless you are interested in the art
of dress. Our many patrons have
been urging US for some months TO
open up an establishment where
they could get their garments
made in accordance with the
latest fashions. We have now decided
to do so, therefore if the ladies will
call at our rooms, 1874 Second ave-
nue., on and after Oct. we will be
prepared to serve them. We know there
are a few places in this city where gar
ments are made we'll, but not enough To
supply the increasing demand for
up to date costumes. This is
the season when the thoughtful
lady is preparing her wardrobe for
the winter. If you will call, perhaps
we can be of service to you. Our
motto will be Live and let live" We
will be able to turn out your garments
on short order and will guarantee sat
isfaction. Call early and you will be
served. OUR DIAMOND GARMENT CUT
TER SCHOOL is open six days in the
week, as usual, and the class is rapidly
increasing. If you want to be able to
cut and fit all classes of garments see
US soon.
G. B. WARD. Manager,
1874 Second avenue, second floor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10

Ir is estimated by conservative re-
publican leaders that Col. Roosevelt
strenuous tour of the far west has
cost Mckinley the states of the two
Dakotas, Wyoming and Utah. even
had there been a chance for him in
the four commonwealth5. Besides
this. the self-laudatory hero of San
Juan has increased Bryan's majority
in all other western states. Mckin-
ley's hopes have therefore found a
tomb in Roosevelt's cavernous mouth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10

Two thousand southern negro re
publiclns are to be imported into the
mining districts of southern Kansas
by the republican state committee
and their allies. the coal mining cor
porations. This Information has
come from several reliable sources to
j. Mack Love. chairman OF the demo-
cratic state committee of Kansas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10

MoKE than 30. 900 men have been
''laid on by employing corporations
within the last two weeks with threats
that if Bryan is elected they cannot
return to work. Mckinley prosperity
is either a fraud. or the laws govern
ing elections should be enforced. The
Penitentiary is the only fit place for
men who seek 10 control elections by
threats of starvation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10
A GOOD ADVERTISEMENT

L the Work the British Doctors are Do
ing at 1898 Tn I'd Assnue, by Giving
Their Services Free for Three
Months, and Thus Demonstrate
log Their Ability to Cure
Many MaIadies That are
Called Ineurable.
A staff of eminent physicians and
surgeons from the British Medical In
stitute have, at the earnest solicitation
of a large number of patients under
their care in this vicinity, established
permanent branch office in this city
at 1923 Third avenue.
These eminent gentlemen have de-
cided to give their services entirely
free for three months medicines eX-
cepted) to all invalids who call upon
them for treatment between now and
Oct. 10. These services consist not
only of consultation, examination and
advice, but also of all minor surgical
operations.
The doctSs treat all forms of dis
ease and deformities, and guarantee
u cure in every case they undertake.
Atthe first interview a thorough ex-
animation is made, and if incurable,
you are frankly and kindly told so;
aiSO du'iSeu aSalusl spSnuluS youI
money for useless treatment.
Male and female weakness, catarrh
and catarrhal deafness, cancer, with
out pain or cutting, rupture, all skin
diseases. and all diseases of the rec
tum are positively cured by their new
treatment
DR.. L. o. Felts, the chief consult
ing surgeon of the institute, assisted
by one or more of his staff associates,
is in personal charge.
Office hours from q. m. till p.
m. No Sunday hours.
Special Notice--lf you cannot call,
send stamp for question blank for
home treatment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10

On Oct. is the c., r. l. & p. Ry.
will sell round trip tickets, good for
return within 81 days, at a rate of
$12 to nearly all points in Kansas and
Nebraska. to a number of points in
South Dakota. Minnesota and Iowa.
At rate of $l4 to all points in Okla
homa and Indian territory, and at
rate of $24 to Denver, Colorado
Springs or Pueblo. For full informa
ton call at ticket Office or telephone
1898
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10
GET QUIT
e. g. FRAZER.
Masters Sale.
Telephone 1888.
Jackson & Hurst, Attorneys.

State of Illinois, l..
Rock Island County.
In the circuit court In chancery. ForecloA-
ure General No. 475l.
Elmore H. Stafford vs.. Clara Common, Thomas
6 Connor MauritZ Pearson, Anna Pearson,
Arthur Pearson ana Clara CoDuor, admins
tratrix of the estate OF Andrew Pearson, de-
ceased.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue OF "A
decree OF said court, entered In the above en-
titled cause, the four eenth day OF July,
A. D. 1900 shall, on Saturday, the twenty
seVenthday of October, A. ID. 1900 at the hour OF
twOO CLOCK in the afternoon at the East door Of
the Court House, in the city OF Rock Island, In
said county of Rock Island, to satisfy said de-
cree, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder
for cash those certain parcels of land situate in
the county OF Rock Island and state OF Illinois,
known and described as follows. to wit:
Lot ten UO) and the north half % OF lot
eleven UD In William A. Nourse's addition to
Moline.
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois, this twentieth
day of September, A. ID. 1900.
EIwIH r. PAHMEETER,
Master In Chancery, Rock Island County, III.
JACKSON HURST COmplainant's Solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10

WORD comes from Manila that
81 600 600 will b, appropri lted for
harbor improvemen and 50 00), 900
will be- expended upon roads. The
American people wi i dou btless see in
this the methods by which the pres
ent administration intends beneiiting
the Filipinos and incidentally the re-
publican contractor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10
Buchanan. Mich. Nav %. G,

Buchanan, Mich, May %. Gene
see Pure Food company, LIE Roy, n
Y. Gentlemen: My mamma has been
a 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 a package every week. l am 10
yssrs old. Yours respectfully,
FANNIE WILLIAMS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10
Chronic nassl catarrh poisons every

Chronic nassl catarrh poisons every
breath that is drawn into the lungs.
There is procurable from any druggist
the remedy for the cure of this trou-
Bile A small Quantity of Ely's Cream
Balm placed into the nostrils spreads
over an intiamed and angry surface.
relieving Immediately the painful
in hamm alton. clesnses, heals and
cures. a cold in the head vanishe 8
Immediately. Sold by druggists or
will be mailed for so cents by Ely
Brothers. IS Warren street, New
York
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10

Through, wide vestibule standard
cars with smoking compartment be-
tween Rock Island and Chicago via
the D.. r. !. u n w. railroad and the
C. &N. w. railroad. The quickest and
best line. For particulars inquire at
city ticket office, 1903 Second avenue,
or passenger station foot of Twentieth
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10

In Norway girl must have GER
tificate showing that she can cook be-
fore she can be married. In order TO
be fair in the matter, the bridegroom
should be made To certify that he can
supply the things to be cooked.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10
Panna's Paramount I..ue.

Chairman Hanna apparently is e1pe-
rfencing great difficulty in drumming It
I1to the heads of wealthy Republicans
that the paramount issue is the size OF
their checks--Anaconda OIon.) Stand
ard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10
Rheumatism Cured In a Day.

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in l to
days. It's action upon the system is
remarkable and mysterious. 1t re-
moves at once the cause and the dis
ease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits. rs cents.
Sold by Otto Grotian, 1901 Second
avenue, Rock Island; Gustave Schle-
gel & Son, 220 West Second street,
Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10

The d., r. L. & n. w. Ry. is sell
ing homeseekers' excursion tick cts to
points in Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado,
Minnesota, the Dakotas, and other
points in northwest territory at one
fare plus 81. Tickets on sale the first
and third Tuesday in each month.
For particulars as to rates, time,
etc, inquire at city ticket office,
1903 Second avenue, or passenger
station, foot of Twentieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10

WHAT has the volunteer soldier
done or failed TO DO that republicans
should boot at him and ask for large
standing army?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10

Oct and Is the D., r. l. & n. w.
railway will sell excursion tickets to
all points on the line of the North
western system in northwestern Iowa,
Nebraska. South Dakota, North Da-
kota and Minnesota at $l2 for the
round trip. Tickets good q days
from date of sale. Stop-over priv
ileges allowed. For particulars in
quire at city ticket Office, 1903 Second
avenue, or passenger station, foot of
Twentieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10

The editor of the Fordville. Ky,
Miscellaneous, writes as = postscript
kidney trouble by taking Foley's Kid
ney Cure" For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10
For Over Fly Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea. 25
cents bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10

ALscHULEK's strength grows daily
and that ne will be elected is no
longer in doubt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10
TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS.

Excursion rates to Peoria Oct. 10
and IL, via Rock Island & Peoria rail
way. Good for return to and includ-
ing Oct. Is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10
PSYCHIC MAGNETIC HEALER

nR A. L THOMPSON TREATS ALL
IL chronic diseases, functional disorders,
nervous and mental troubieA Consultation
free 1907 Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10

THESE willy magnates who are at
tempting coercion should be spared
no mercy at the polls.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10

men of millions in this case, represent
the true spirit of modern society and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10
''The House That Jack Built"

The great cast comprises: Thomas A.
Wise, Hired Klein, Charles Cherry,
Fred w. Peters, Herbert a yltng, Roy
Fatrchild, Albert Am5erg. MRS. Annie
YeamanS. Miss Brandon Douglas Mis-
Anita Bridger, Miss Grace Dudley, Har-
rfsOn Armstrong, Alexis Law GiSiso
j. y. Henton. Jennie Yeamans Seen
cry by Voegtlin. Incidental music by
A. b. Sloane. Costumes ny Wapa-
maker, ParRhurs Madame Wright and
Woolley japanese Importer.
Prices CSC. soc, 75c. u and si5 Sale
OF seats Tuesday morning at Fluke's
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

II HAVE FROM ONE TO FIVE HUNDRED
l. dollars 20 invest In a small sure business.
What have you got: Address M 49,. Argus
once
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10

EYO9 SALE-4o-ACRE FARM ONE MILE
II south of Andalusia. Address Charles Eel
ger, 1912 Eddy street, Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10

I OST-A WHITE AND LIGHT TAN PART
II Shepherd dog, not full grown. Please re-
turn TO 2S22 Fourth avenue and be rewarded
Miss LotM,nger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10

stops the Cough and Works on the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
cure cold in one day. No cure. no
paw. Price 25c-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10

NOR RENT FURNISHED ROOMS TO
II man and wife or two gentlemen; heat,
gas and bath. At 409Js Twentieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10

NOR RENT-A FURNISHED ROOM SUFfA-
Il, BILE for two persons. Call at 1908 Second
avenue; second floor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10

NOR SALE-LOTS IN McENIRY'S AID
Il dltIon By E. J. Burns room IL, Mitchell &
Lynde building. These lots are on Sixth ave
nue., between Twcnty-eghth and ThirtIeth
streets. Convenient to Fifth avenue or Elm
street street car lines. Terms to suit pur-
chaser.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10

NOR RENT-FIVE ROOMS ON SECOND
store on first floor at 20Io Ninth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10
FOR SALE-PROPERTY.

NOR SALE-A GROOM HOUSE ON SIXTH
Il avenue near Twenty-eighth street for
g. 300, by Hull s. Co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10

NOR SALE-MODERN RESIDENCE WITH
II lot 80xl50, nine rooms, bath room and
laundry, between Eleventh and Tw elfth streets
on FourthaRvenue. Inquire st Donaldson's
Saw factory
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10

7 OST-ON MAIN AVENUE OF ARISEN A I
~ or In Rock Island PINK enamel wreath
pin set with diamonds. Return to this once
and receive reward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10

NOR SALE-BARGAIN IF TAKEN SOON.
Z A 35room. well furnished hotel doing a
good business in live town. Two blocks
from railroad station. For sale cheap 5. >.
Hull & Co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10
FOR RENT-ROOMS.

NOR RENT-TWO LARGE FURNISHED
II rooms for light housekeeping at 1928 Third
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10
CLAIRVOYANT.
LOST AND FOUND.

7 OST-A WOODMAN RING. RETURN TO
IL Mrs. Al Button, 2S10 Fifth and-a-half ave-
nue., and be rewarded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

EOR SALE-GOOO WASHBURN GUITAR,
L 1897 model, cheap Address guitar, Ar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10

NOR RENF-NICELY FU FINISHED FRONT
u room with board. Modern convenienceS-
For two gentlemen; those carrying lunch pre-
ferred. AL Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10

EIOR SALE-A LATE IMPROVED SMITH
II Premier type writer. Inquire OF Harper
house stenogr9pher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10
WANrED-MALE HELP.

"ANTED-Is LABoRERS FOR SEWER
W work. Apply At once 10 Blake &
Murphy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10
DURTTS OPERA HOUSE,
Direction, OF Chamberlain. Kindt & Co.
ONE NIGHT
Thursday, Oct. II.

Preliminary Tour. prior to presentation
ut the Madison Square Theatre, New
York, of BROADHURST' latest com
or
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily ana Weekly ~ 1874 Second
Avenue, Rock Island, IL Entered ~ the
PDxtoncs II Second-class n8ster.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10

REGISTERED ASSISTANT
w drug clerk ia Illinois town. address
f. g." ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10

NOR PENTHOUSE OF FOUR ROOMS,
u summer Kitchen, cellar and waterw orkS
to small family; rent Sl0 inquire at lilo Third
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10

Nor RENT-SEVEN-RO HOUSE, WITH
II furnace and bath, 90S Twenty-Second
street. Inquire at above number.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
FOR rem F-HOUSES

NOR RFNT-s-ROOM COTTAGE ON TWEEN
Il ty-eighth street and Eighth avenue. In
Quire Elm street drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10

= xHn HAzz or }. ~. PoxrEa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10

EIOR SALE-A GOOD. GENTLE HORSE
weighing 100, wagon and harness cheap
II taken at once. Inquire at 225 Eighteenth
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-10

TUANTED-GOODR RELIABLE OIL SALES
w man, on commission or salary. Address
Quaker on and Implement company, Gleve-
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-10-09
Operators of Scranton Angry.

Scranton, Pa, Oct. . 2.-Scrantons in
dependent operators came back from
the Wilkesbarre conference with blood
in their eyes. They declare they will
not join in the proffer of ten-per-cent.
increase Unless the coal carrying com
panies agree to reduce their tolls or,
to be exact, allow them siXty-five per
cent instead of sixty per cent of the
tidewater selling prices for their pro-
duct. They are not making ten per
cent. on their investments, they Ge-
clare. and if they have to increase
wages ten per cent. it will practically
wipe out their margin of profit and
they might as well close up their
mines.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-10-09
MINING HAS NOT
BEEN RESUMED

HaZleton. Pa, Oct. Notices OF the
increase in wages and the reduction in
the price of powder decided upon by
the operators mt Wilkesbarre to-day
were posted tonight at all collieries in
the Leigh region.
President Mitchell. when shown a
copy of the notice, declined to say any
thing at this time, but intimated that
he might outline his position at the
Wilkesbarre meeting tomorrow. He
adued, however, that there would be
no resumption of work until n conven-
ton of the anthracite miners had been
called and the proposition considered.
Although the labor leaders positively
sad they did not fear break In the
ranks of the anthracite coal strikers.
they We're nevertheless pleased TO learn
that the ten per cent. advance granted
by the Philadelphia n Reading Coal
and Iron company In the Schuylkill
valley was totally ignored by the
striking mine workers to-day. 1t was
predicted that many of the strikers
would return 10 work under the belief
that tho ten per cent. increase would
be the limit of the operators conces-
sions, and the unanimity of the men in
deciding to stand out for further
advance caused much surprise.
Wilkesbarre. Pa. Oct. 1.-The official
operators of the Wyoming, Lackawan-
ma and Lehigh valley regions held on
important meeting here this afternoon
and decided to offer the miners an in
crease of ten per cent. in wages and al
so to reduce the cost of powder to the
miners from S2.T5 to S1.50 per keg. w.
A. Lathrop, general superintendent of
the Lehlgh Valley Company presided,
and all of the railroad and individual
companies were represented.
The whole situation was thoroughly
discussed, nearly all present taking
part therein. The powder question
was the chief subject of debate, and
next came the recognition of the
union. So far as can be learned, none
of the operators were in favor of re
cognizing the union in any way.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-10-09
Missionaries Plan New Work.

Boston, Oct. 2.-The American board
of commissioners for foreign missions
has received "A message from Rev. G.
NJ. Chaplin, one of its missionaries in
Pekin, disclosing the plans of the
group of missionaries there. 1t is pro
posed to reopen the Bridgeman school
for girls in Pekin. either in that city
or in Tien Tsin. The North China col
lege, which was destroyed in Tungche,
will probably be reopened in Pekin.
Minister Conger has given assurances
that he will try to secure the use of
two or more large compounds which
have been used by the Boxers, and
hence are liable to confiscation, for the
use of the American board mission
aries. Eight of the missionaries,
chiefly women, feel that they need a
furlough and sixteen are prepared to
remain.