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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-06
FUTURE POSSIBILITIES

Among the startling prophecies
concerning human developments in
the twentieth century, now only 20
days distant, is one OF President
Pritchet, of the Boston Institute of
Technology, and another of Sir Rob-
ert Gifren, the eminent English statis-
tician.
According to the first named schol-
ar :he population of the United States
will be increased to nearly %, 900, OOO
in 1910; in 1850 to over 100, 600. 900.
He does not estimate it for the wear
2OO0, but at the rate of growth which
his estimate for 1850 assumes-name-
", $50 per cent for the SO years be-
ginning with 19OO-the American
people 100 years hence will mum Der
5000, 600
Sir Robert Gifen saws that the pop
ulations of Europe and of European
origin-in which be includes the
United States and all other countries
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-06
Literary.

From 324 illustrations in 1894 to
over 1,60O in 1900 are the figures
which denote the numerical growth
and development of the pictorial fea-
lures in the Ladies' Home iJournal in
six years. This 400 per cent increase
in number is rather dwarfed by the
fact that nearly l 900 per cent more
space is now given to pictures than
six years ago, and that she quality, or
artistic value, of the illustrations has
improved beyond computation. A
few years ago magazine making was
thought by some to have attained q
degree of perfection that precluded
further advancement, but it seems to
have been in it's infancy. The read
ing public now insists upon illustra-
tions, and in meeting that demand it
is safe to say that the pictures printed
in The Ladies' Home Journal in 1900
exceed in mum Der, size, quality and
cost those published in all the leading
magazines ten years ago.
The most important group of papers
which the Atlantic Monthly will offer
to its readers during 1901 is a series
of scholarly, bipartisan studies of the
reconstruction period. The various
authors represent both the south and
the north, and many shades of politi-
cal opinion. Some of them were
prominent actors in the reconstruc-
ton drama; others are known
throughout the country for their spe-
cial studies upon this period of Amer
lean history: but all of them, how
ever naturally inclined to the northern
or the southern point of view, have
written with candor and good temper.
1t is time that one of them con-
fesses that reconstruction is still
revolutionary matter. Those who
deIve in it find it like a
banked fire: still hot and fiery within,
for all it has lain under the ashes
whole generation; and a thing to take
fire from" But without some such
examination of the conditions under
which the southern states were re-
admitted 10 the union, it is impossi-
BILE to form a clear opinion of the
most significant of our internal prob
lens of the coming decade, namely,
the movement for the disfranchise-
ment of the southern negro. The fol-
lowing are few of those who will
contribute papers: Prof. Woodrow
Wilson, Thomas Nelson Page, Hon.
Samuel A. Mccall, Hon. D. II. Cham
berlain and Ex-Secretary of the Navy
Herbert.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-06
Notice OF PubIication-ChAnoery

State OF Illinois, r..
County OF Rock Island SIS
In the circuit court, January term, A. u.
1901.
Abraham Glover vs.. Fannie Glover. In
chancery.
Afidavit of the non-resIdcnce OF Fannie
Glover the defendant above named, hav-
ing been fled in the ONCE OF the clerk of said
circuit court OF Rock Island county, no.
tice is hereby given to the said nonresident
defendant that the complainant has filed his
bill of complaint in said court on the chancery
side thereof on the 18th day OfNovt mber A.
d. 1900, and that a summons thereupOn issued
out of said court against said defendant, re-
turnabe on the 9TH day OF January a. ID. 1901,
as Is by law required.
Now, therefore, unless you, the said Fannie
Glover shall personally bc and appear before
the said circuit court OF Rock Island county, on
the first day of the next term thereof, 10 be
holden at the court house an the CITY OF Rock
Island, in said county, on the 9TH day OF Jan
uary, Il. d. 1901, and plead answer or dcmur
TO the said complainants bill OF complaint
the same and the matters and things therein
charged and stated will be taken as confessed,
and a decree entered against you according TO
the prayer of said BILL
In testimony whereof, have hereunto set
my hand and affixed the seal OF said court, at
my Office In Rock Island, this 18th day OF so
ycmber, a. ID. 1900.
GEORGE w. GAMBLE. CLERK.
X. X. KESwDRTHY, Complain Ant s Soil 'itOr.
Nov. l., n. ID. 1900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-06
Notice of Publlcation-Chanoery.

RS Ssst Sand oI dLii Goanty. IS
In the Circuit Court to the January term,
A D, 1901.
Hirsrn Ruby trustee for Katie Ruby. Olive
RUDY, Mary Ruby. Minnie Ruby and Lizzie
RUDY VS.. Orlando NJ. Gunnen and Catherine
Gunneu In Chancery.
Affidavit OF the non-residence of the said
Orlando NJ. Gunnell and Catherine GunneL, de-
PENDANTS above named, having been fled in
the clerks Office of the circuit court of said
county, notice IS hereby given to the said
nonresident defendants, that the complainant
fled his bill OF complaint in said court on
the chancery side thereof. on the 18th day
OF November \. D.. 1900. and that thereupon
a summons issued out of said court, wherein
said suit Is now pending. reJurnable on the
seventh day in the month OF January next
as is by law required.
Now unless you, the said nonresident
defendants above named. Orlando N Gun
nell and Catherine t-unnell. shall personally
be AID appear before the said circuit
court. on the first day of the next term
thereof, to be holden at Rock Island, in
and for said county. OF the hrst Monday
IN January next. and plead. answer or demur
70 the said comp!ainant's bill of complaint,
the same and the matters and things therein
charged and stated. Will be taken as confessed
and a decree entered against you according
TO the prayer of said bll
GEORGE w. GAMBLE. Circuit Clerk.
Rock Island, IL Nov. II, 1900
J :. x =. r. kESwORTRY, Compliments So
lcitOrS-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-06

settled by descendants of European
stock-have increased from 40, 000,-
900 in 1880 20 500. 900, 600 in 1890.
And he predicts that at the end of the
coming century 10000 the 500, 00O,-
900 will have become l, 800, 900, 900 or
more.
1t is not conceivable, says the New
y ork World, that the twentieth CEN
fury will be more wariike and destruc-
tive OF human life than the nineteenth,
which has been more crowded with
wars than any previous century of the
christian era. Therefore, the three
fold increase of the populations of
Europe and of countries of European
origin and sympathetic civilization
which has occurred in the present
century is not unreasonably anticipat-
ed in the next. Meanwhile, the vel
low and black races are not increasing
at all. Time and tide fight on the side
of 1.-The noble Caucasian
But try to think of the American
people of A. d. 1000. AS. 600, 900 OF
them. What presidential campaign
they will have when that year rolls
around,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-06
BOYS AND GIRLS
Publication Notice.

State OF Illinois. -
Rock Island County.
County Court of Rock Island County, to the
November term. A D. 1900
Moline and Peoria Railway company. plaintiff
VS.. Ira Wells. Nelson Wells. Elmer Wells
May Wells. Dempsey Wells and Elsie Wells
Joseph Hummer Rachel Hummer. BE ~sie
Hummer. Carrie Hummer and Bird Hummer
Elizabeth " Bailey Rosalia Anderson, Laura
= A. Adams. Silvia q. johnson. Addie J. Smith,
CNel e q. Smith and Anna A Cox defend
Giants. Condemnation
To the above named defendants. Elizabeth
". Bailey and Laura a Adams
AFFIDAVIT OF your non-residence and OF the
non-reSidence OF each of you having been flied
n the above entitled cause in The Office OF the
undersigned clerk of The county court OF the
county OF Rock Island in the state OF Illinois
you are hereby notified that the above named
plaintiff has MED in said court its petition
sEairst you. asking tor The condemnation Of a
portion of the sOu-heaS quarter "a OF section
thirty go 10 township eighteen u.s. north
range one a. east of the fourth p. NJ IL said
county OF Rock Island for is rtCht-Ofwsy-
that a SUMMONS has been issued returnab!e on
the 9Th day az January =. D 1871, being one
Of the days OF the November term. \. d 1870
OF said court. begun ana bOlden in the court
house in the city o. Rock Island Il said Rock
Island county a. which time and Place you
will appear and plead, answer OF demur % said
peIIt ION you see Mt
Dated az Rock Island, Illinois this fifth (5thJ
day OF December. A D. 1850
HENRY b. HUBBARD. Clerk o: Court
SWEENEY & WALKER Attorneys for Plaintiffs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-06

ANDREW CARNEGIE has now signi-
fed his intention of giving the city OF
Pekin, Tazwell county, $4,000 for
the purpose of erecting a public
library, conditional upon the city
procuring suitable site and voting
an annual tax of not less than 1000.
The site has already been donated, a
gift of 1000 for the purchase OF
books has been made, and the city
council has voted an annual tax of
81 300 for the maintenance of the
library when built.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-06
ANAPr COMPARISON, NEVERTHELESS.

The administration, the ST. Louis
Republic imagines, will be enraged
anew by w. L. Stead. the English
Gen. DeWet, the Francis Marion of
today, and to point out that the cruel
war of determination now being
waged by the English in South Africa
is similar to the relentless tactics en-
ployed against Marion in the last
century. Says the Republic:
This thing of finding among the pa
triot Beers of the present time repro
duction in type and spirit of the patriot
Americans of 1876 is embarrassing to
the Mckinley administration, which
has assisted England in crushing the
Beers. McKinleyite organs will have
no good word for this man Stead. who
dares to rebuke his own government
and to publicly note the American
government betrayal of the Ameri-
can spirit. When England's imper-
ialist newspapers begin calling Stead
a traitor and flag furler you will see
the tory organs of Mckinley imper-
ialism fall promptly into line and
take up the hue and cry. 1t is neces-
sary that they shall dlscredlt such
mamie dares to hold human rights
higher than syndicate plots fol
conquest and the looting of weaker
nations. Down with the idealistiC
fool!
Nevertheless there are many
Americans and Englishmen whose
hearts sicken at sight of the great
and sinful tradgedy being enacted in
South Africa. In the honesty of their
souls they can not call wrong right,
nor rejoice in the national extip ction
OF a manly and Godfearing people
And it may be that this spirit shall
prevail against the Mark Hanna and
Cecil Rhodes neutrality-suspicious.
spirit, ultimately saving the Beers
from subsection to an alien govern.
ment. God has not yet finally Judged
between the two peoples"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-06
Something New
fOrgirIS andbOyS

During the past year st. Nicholas
Magazine, which has been for nearly
thirty years the leading children S
monthly magazine of the world (and
now the only one), has introduced
several new departments which have
been extremely attractiN Nd have
greatly increased the circula,-, One
of these is
NATURE AND SCIENCE"
Don't bother me-I'm too busy
is too often the remark from a grown
up person to a child who really wants
to know. The editor of Mature and
Science" gives careful attention to
every question asked by his young
readers, and I'VE will write to st.
Nicholas about it" has become the
motto of the department, which con-
tains interesting short articles, beau
tifullv illustrated, telling of four
footed animals, birds, insects, water
animals. plants, and whatever pertains
TO nature.
ST. NICHOLAS LEAGUEn
is an organization of those who read
the magazine (whether subscribers or
mott, without dues, and it offers
prizes each month for the best draw
ings, photographs, poems, stories,
puzzles and puzzle answers. Some of
the work sent in by young folks shows
surprising talent.
No one who does not see st.
Nicholas" can realize what an inter-
.esting magazine it is, and how ex-
quisiteIy it is illustrated; it is a sur
prise to young and old. Ofliterature
it contains the choicest. and in art it
has never been surpassed by any
grown folks periodical. The new
volume begins with Novem Der, 1900,
and the subscription price is $500 a
year If there are children in your
home. you can hardly afford to be
without il.
BOYS AND GIRLS
who read this advertisement and who
wish to find out more about The ST.
Nicholas League and its system of
monthly prizes may address without
cost. The St. Nicholas League, Union
Square. New York.
THE CENTURY Co, UNION SQUARE,
NEW YORK.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-06

WILLIAM Court GULLY has been
again elected to the speakershiP of the
house of commons. Though less
power attaches to it, the speakershiI
of the house Of commons is in some
respects better for the occupant than
the sPeakership of the American house
of representatives. While Speaker
Gully has little to do and is paid $25,-
900 a year, Speaker Henderson, of the
American house of representatives,
has much to do and receives but $S,-
600
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-06
The Best Plaster.

a piece of flannel damPened with
Cham berlain's Pain Balm and bound
to the affected parts is superior to
any plaster. When troubled with
lame back or pains in the side or
chest, give it trial and you are GER
tain to be more than pleased with the
prompt relief which it affords. Pain
Balm also cures rheumatism. One
application gives relief. For sale by
al druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-06

FIVE representatives of the Ameri-
can board of commissioners for for
eign missions sailed recently on the
United States transport Solace for the
island of Guam. the new possession OF
the United States, where they will
undertake mission work as pioneers
Of Professionalism among the natives.
In the number are Rev. Edward +,
Hyde and wife, both natives of Gales
burg
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-06
Notice of rubIlcatIon- chancery.
State OF Illinois, l..
Rock Island County, 81

State OF Illinois. 90
Rock Island County, %
In the Circuit Court-In Chancery.
Rulda Strand vs.. Charles Strand In Chan
Gerry.
AFFIDAVIT OF non-reSidence of the defend
ant, Charles Strand, having been FLED in the
clerk : ONCE of the circuit court of said coun-
". notice IS therefore hereby given to the said
non resident defendant that the complainant
has fled her bill of complaint IN said court, on
the chanccry side thereof, on the 23d day of
June, 1900 and that thereupon u summons is
sued out OfSaid court, wherein said suit is now
pend ing, returnlhle on the third Monday in
the month OF September next, as is by law re-
quiTed. Now unless you, the SAID non-rcSi-
dent defendant above named, Charles Strand,
shall personally be and appear before said Cir
cult court, the first day of the next term
thereof, to be holden at Rock Island in and for
the said county, on the first Monday in May
next, and plead answer or demuT to the said
compliments bill of compls int the same and
the matters and things therein charged and
stated VIII be taken a. confessed and u oe-
cree entered against you according to the
prayer OF said bill
GEORGE W. GAMBLE, Clerk.
Rock ISlaud. Illinois, Dec. !, 1900.
Z H GCYHR. Complainant S Solicitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-06

The annual report of Secretary of
War Root is q much more extensive
document this year than heretofore.
The volume deals with something
more than routine. 1t tells of fight
ing, of wars and escapes of wars-and
of the cost in blood and money of the
present policy which the president
was once serious enough to term
criminal aggression"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-06

Gov. LIND, of Minnesota. could not
have made a more admirable selection
for senator than Charles A. Towne,
the brilliant orator of the majestic
city which stands by the unsalted sea.
The only pity is that Senator Towne's
term of service is, of necessity, to be
so brief.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-06

Many have lost confidence and hope
as well as health, because they
thought their kidney disease was in
durable Foley's kidney Cure is 4
guaranteed remedy for the discour-
aged and disconsolate. For sale by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-06

THOSE Pan-expositioners have de-
cided who are the two most beautiful
women in America. Now who are the
two most beautiful men? We nomi-
nate Peach DePew, of New York, and
old Tom Reed. goin' or comm
Cleveland Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-06
Masters Sale.
Oliver L. Cramer, attorney

OlEeI l. CTdhSTs ATTORNEY
State of Illinois, I-s
County of Rock Island ~
In the Circuit Court-In Chancery.
Henry Fluegel vs.. The Second Baptist
Cnurch Of Rocz Island, Ill. and John WOlfrom
Foreclosure. general No. 1919
Notice il hereby given that by virtue OF a
decree Of said I curt. entered in the above en-
titled cause. on the First day OF November. a.
- 1900. shall, on Saturday the Fifteenth day
OF December. 4. j. 1900. At the hour Of Two
. clock in the afternoon. al the Court
House, il the city Of Rock Island. In said
County OF Rock Island, to satisfy said decree.
sell At public gcnGuc To the highest bidder
for cash that certain parcel % Land, situate In
the County OF Rock Island and State 81 Hi
uOlS. known and described o. follows. tOWtt-
Lot number Eight o. il BlOcE number
Forty-fOUT 80 Ia that part OF the lily OF
Rock Island known a. and called Chicago or
Low er Addition 20 said City.
Dated al Rock Island. Illinois, this Tenth
day OF November, 4. ID 1900
ELWIS l. PARMESTER.
Master in Chancery, Rock Island County, II.
O. Z, CEAAER Compartments Solicitor,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-06

THE state board of equalization was
tender as usual with the corpora
tions. The Pullman Palace Car COM
pany and the Chicago stock yards
were among those that escaped their
lust deserts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-06

The city of Sterling is so disap-
pointed over the census returns that
the council has ordered a recount and
the mayor has selected cnumerators to
make it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-06
CHAS. E. KODGSOh
Fire insurance Agency,
Established 1874.

American ms. Co., Newark, n. j.
Traders Ins. Co., Chicago, IL.
Union ms. Co. Philadelphia, Pa.
Rockford Ins. Co. Rockford, II
Security ms, Co. New Haven, Conn.
Ins. Co. State of H., Rockford, Ill.
once, Room ), Buford block. Rates
Is low as consistent with security,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-06

vices of Several Eminent Doctors
Secured without Money and
without Price by Going to
the British Medical In
stItute. 1900 Third
Avenue.
a staff of eminent physicians and
surgeons from the British Medical In
stitute have at the earnest solicitation
of large mum Der of patients under
their treatment in this country, es-
tablished permanent branch of the
institute in this city at 100 Third
avenue, over Fremann's meat market.
These eminent gentlemen have de-
cided to give their services entirely
free for three months (medicine ex-
cepted) to all invalids who call upon
them for treatment between now and
Jan. 10. These services consist not
only of consultation, examination and
advice, but also of all minor surgical
operations.
The object in pursuing this course
is to become rapidly and personally
acquainted with the sick and afflicted,
and under no condition whatever will
any charge be made for any services
rendered for three months to all who
call before Jan. 10.
The doctors treat all forms OF dis
ease and deformities, and guarantee
cure in every case they undertake.
At the first interview a thorough ex-
animation is made, and if incurable,
you are frankly and kindly told so;
also advised against spending your
| 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.. T. .. 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 9 a. N. till s p.
m. No Sunday hours.
Special Notice-lf you cannot call
send stamp for question blank fol
home treatment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-06
Brown as a Berry
AdminIstrator's Notice.

Estate of Miriam l. Hitler deceased.
The undersigned having Decn appointed ad-
nrIuistratOr Of the estate OF Miriam J.. HI.ii' r.
late OF the county OF Rock Island. state Of
Illinois. deceased, hereby gives notice that be
will appear before the county court Of ISO
Island county, a. the county court room, Ia
the city Of Rock Island. At the January term,
on the lrs. EOnday Ia January nett a. which
time al persons having claims against said
estate are notified and requested 70 attend,
for the purpose OF having the same adjusted.
All persons Indebted 70 s4io estate are re-
7ueBted to make Immediate payment 70 the
undersigned.
Dated this 18th day OF November, A. d. 1870.
GBOHGE Z. Roth, Administrator.
Jackson & HURST, Attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-06
DIADUCTION.

" II. STRAUB. PROFESSOR OF Ola
w ducLiOn- All diseases successfully treat
ed without medicine or electricity. Da6uc-
ton cures while you sleep 40 cure no pay.
Afflicted persons particularly those pro-
nOunced incurable, are invited 20 call or write.
once, III Sixteenth street between First and
Second avenues. Hours 10 20 IL d. n. > 10 4
and to p. N Sundays, = TO / p. N.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-06
CLAIRVOYANT.


Gypsy QUEEN READER LATELY AR
~ rived, Informs the puplic Of her wonder
full pow ers In reading the history of one . lite
by examining the palm OF the hand. telling the
past present and future. Advice given 10 all
business matters and fani affairs. Tells you
the Initials OF your future companion whether
false or true. Tells you what DL~ioeSs you are
adapted to. Tel you all about absent fri ndS.
whether living or dead. as Eighteenth street,
Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-06
MONEY TO LOAN.


MONEY TO LOAE-IN ANY AMOUNT,
WI on any kind OF security Also choice
property for sale and rent. W. L. Coyne,
230 Seventeenth street, up stairs.
MONEY TO LOAN-CHATTEL MORT
V1 gage loans by w. n Eastman, 17i2 Sec.
ond avenue, without publity removal He
Also makes oollections-h9rd ones a specially.
MONEY To LOAN-ON FURNITURE,
VI pianos, Carriages. horses, diamonds etc.
Also time checks Cashed. You pay in
money at any time TO reduce interest on loan
Room 90 Mccullough building. Davenport
Mortgage Loan company, Davenport, Iowa
"ANTED-TO LOAN MONEY ON Ola
w mOnds watches. jewelry, hardware,
musical instruments, bicycles, clothing, dry
goods, furniture, etc. Highest cash prices
paid for second hand goods of all kinds also
The above goods for sale at half the usual
store prices. AL business transactions strictly
cOntd en- tial. His new number and location.
le23 Second avenue Don forget II. J. W.
Jones. Two rings on 1917
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-06

LNOR SALE-LOTS IN MCENIRY'S ADJ
II dltion by E. J. Burns, room IL, Mitchell h
Lynde building. These lots are on Sixth ave
nue., between TWenty-eighth and Thirtieth
streets. Convenient 10 Fifth avenue or Elm
street street car lines. Terms TO suit pur-
chaser.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-06

nor SALE-BARGAIN IF TAKEN SOON.
II A S5-room. well furnished hotel doing a
good business in a live town. Two blocks
from railroad station For sale cheap. s. :.
Hull & Co.