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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-25
OF STUDIES.
Success of the Elective System
in the High
Schools.
1T INCREASES THE INTEREST
Gives Scholar Opportunity to Ad-
vance in Lines to Which
He is Adapted.

Among the most noticeable features
of high school courses of study in recent
years is the trend towards free choice
of studies on the part of the pupil.
Not maay years ago the studies given
in high schools were few in number,
consisting largely of Greek, Latin,
mathematics and little science.
Every pupil was required to follow
the course of study as laid down.
Gradually 4 change for the better
took place principally as a result of
popular demand. More courses were
offered and studies more in keeping
with popular needs were given. Edu-
Gators came to see that courses should
be given to fit the varying needs of
different individuals. More promin
ence was given to studies which in
themselves have a practical value.
The tendency today is in the same
direction. High school courses now
offer greater variety, and the parent
and pupil are given more voice in the
election of the course to be pursued.
The time is now. passed when it is
considered that all pupils can be tit
ted 20 the same mould.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

Messrs. R. M. Galbraith, I. R. Ap- bolt and J. c. Meyer, who spent Thanksgiving on Shepherds Island, near town. returned that night " ith q good supply of game. They killed 67 quail and one owl. Messrs. Galbraith and Meyer killed the quail and Mir, Abbott the owl. The latter says he would not have had that luck had the 0 WI been awake.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30
Fruit Farming Along the Frisco.

An attractive, illustrated and thoroughly reliable 64-page booklet, devoted to fruit culture along the Frisco line in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas and Indian Territory. just issued. copy will be sent free upon appii- cation to Bryan Snyder, G. p. A., Frisco Line, St. Louis. Mo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

Do you want to see Pine Bluff have first-clgss city directory in every respect? If so, place an adver. tising contract for space in our new 10th Century Illustrated Directory. The larger vour contract the better tie directory will be.
 d-tf ADAMS WILSON PRINTING Co
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

Mir. simon Bloom, of Cans & Co.,. has returned from business trip down the Mountain road. He re- ports fine trade and says every thing along that line shows signs of un- usual prosperity.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

MT. ". c. Lertz, Of Kansas City, representative for the Armour Pack ing Company. is here today looking after his new plant here. He says the new plant will be ready for busi- ness early in December.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

Prescription work is our hobby ,and we are proud of this department. Every thing delivered promptly up untill 10 o'clock at night. W
 Walker Drug Go.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

Eck's Pine Bluff Gallery is on the south side of West Second avenue, five blocks from Main street, and is open for business from October the first to June the first of each year. 65
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WIENER WURsT Knack Wurst and other Kosher Sausage. SMOk ED BEEF and TONGUES daily received at Strauss & iler's. ole agents. s
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

Walker Drug sCo., keep standing -sady at all times horse and bi- cicle for quick delivery of any thing ordered from them.. "
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

The Thanksgiving euchre and dance given at the Bluff City Club Thursday evening was largely at tended and much enjoyed. Full men, ton Sunday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

Have you subscribed for copy Of Pine Bluffs new 20th Century Illustra- ted City Directory? If not you should do so, for you will want one. d-tf ADAMS WILSON PRINTING Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

The Cotton Belt Band returned from Little Rock Wednesday night and treated tt" people of the East End to conce.s Thanksgiving af ternoon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

Dr. J. s. Kornfeld, rabbi of con grega tion Anshe Emeth, will tonight deliver Thanksgiving sermon at the Temple. The services will begin at 7:30 o'clock. Everybody invited.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

Mr. Bob Burgess has resigned his position at "The Huh.' Bob has not announced his future plans.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

WANTED-An hone,t and sober
 boy or man to work around my
 house. Good pay to right person. Apply to George Ritchie at Bluff City. 57
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

FUDGE, FUDGE. FUDGE. Better than ever, for sale only by Strauss & Miller.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

If you want your prescriptions de- livered quicA send them to Walker Drug.Co. "
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

MT. Scott, lineman for the Pine Bluff Telephone Company, while stringing wires in the yards near the Cotton Belt shops yesterday, lost a valuable ring.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

Mrs. sam Schloss, who has been the guest of relatives and friends here for the past few weeks, will return to her home in Memphis Saturday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30
CITY ITEMS.

Dr. T. c. Edgar, Dentist, Office over Citizens Bank. Both phones. II
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

Messrs. Chas. H. Owens, R. Lee Johnson and wife and o. M. SDell- man and daughter, of this city,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

Miss Jessie Adams came up from TamO yesterday. where she Is teach ing. and will visit relatives here un til Monday. She was accompanied place.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30
Little Future May Bloom is very sick with fever.

MT. E. c. Howell spent Thanksgiv- ing in Little Rock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

Mir. Creed Taslor, of Douglass, Messrs. W. c. Foster and I. F. Chill ton, of Little Rock, are guests of the Trulock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

On and after December 1, the price for regular meals at the Merchants Cafe will be Scents. ALT WYATT,
 dtf Proprietor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

The Cotton Belt has put one 6 Dixie Flyer at Texarkana to be run north when it's south-bound train to Texas Is late. It will carry mail into Tex as points on ime.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

Little Marie Whelan, who has been quite sick, is reported improved tc- day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

For that CHILLED FEELING each meal take cup of CHASE & SANBORN'S FAMOUS SEAL BRAND COFFEE.-Stranss & Mil- CT, sole agents.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

Mir. Will Allison, of Batesville, is in the city shaking hands with his friends.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

County Treasurer Jesse R. Core has returned from Plum Bayou where he enjoyed his Thanksgiving turkey.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

Mir. H. $. Powell, the Camden at torney who has been nnder the treatment of Dr. Scales, returned home last night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

The Weather-Fair tonight and Saturday. Stationary temperature.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

Mrs. Bessie Henry has returned to her home at Tillar after q pleasant visit with Mrs. J c. Wood here
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

Miss Alta Rose has returned from an enjoyable visit to Little Rock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

The Young Ladies Mission society of the First Methodist church will. in the near future, give handker- chief bazaar. The invitations are being originally gotten up just now.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

Miss Minnie Roberts, teacher Of Linwood, Is in the city visiting rela tives and friends.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

Mir. Rufus Ii. Mills, wife and daughter. after pleasant visit with relatives here, have returned to their home in Little Rock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

Mr. W. l.. Tedford, of St. Louis, i here. There Is great attraction fol him here.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

FOR SALE A 6-forse power en- zine. good as new. at bargain. Apply to or write the Adams Wilson Printing Co.,, Pine Bluff, Ark. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

Mir. A. s. Kilgore, of Magnolia, candidate for speaker of the House of the General Assembly, was vis- itor in the city last evening.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

Mrs. J. R. Ledbetter.. of Little Rock, will arrive in the city Satur day and be the guest of Mrs. H. B. Mizell for a few days.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

Success with your bread depends on the Flour. QUEEN BEE FLOUR NEVER FAILS.--Strauss < Miller, sole agents.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

Dr. s. C. Alexander, ST, willpreach at the Second Presbyterian chnrch Sunday at II q. m. and 7:30 p. m. Every body invited.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

Mrs. c. $. Hutchins and children, of this city, spent Thanksgiving with Mir. and Mrs. J. D. Prator Ut Texarkana.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30
 24 Photos

November 30th ou5 iiay.
 56 GEM Ph0I 9 co. Over Lloyd's store. 401is ain St.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

If you want any thing from a drug store and want it quick, tele- phone Walker Drug Go. "
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

Tbe DaiAp Graphic. --------------------------- --------------------- MEYER soLMsoN.. City Editor.
 CITY ITEMS. Dr. T. c. Edgar, Dentist, Office over Citizens Bank. Both phones. u
 -----------
 Little Marie Whelan, who has been quite sick, is reported improved tc- day.
 If you want your prescriptions de- livered quicA send them to Walker Drug.Co. " Mr. Bob Burgess has resigned his position at ''The Huh.o Bob has not announced his future plans. FUDGE, FUDGE, FUDGE. Better than ever, for sale only by Strauss & Miller.
 County Treasurer Jesse R. Core has returned from Plum Bayou where he enjoyed his Thanksgiving turkey.
 Success with your bread depends on the Flour. QUEEN BEE FLOUR NEVER FAILS.-Strauss < Miller, sole agents.
 Mrs. c. $. Hutchns and children, of this city, spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Pfator Ut Texarkana.
 FOR SALE A G-i orse power en- zine. good as new, at bargain. Apply to or write the Adams Wilson Printing Co.,, Pine Bluff, Ark. If Mr. A. s. Kilgore, of Magnolia, candidate for speaker of the House of the General Assembly, was a vis- itor in the city last evening.
 
 Walker Drug sCo,, keep standing -sady at all times a horse and bi- cicle for quick delivery of any thing ordered from them.s Mr. H. s. Powell, the Camden at torney who has been nnder the treatment of Dr. scales. returned home last night.
 
 24 Photos | s5c. November 30th ou, aay.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-30

Little Future May Bloom is very sick with fever.
 MT. E. c. Howell spent Thanksgiv- ing in Little Rock.
 Miss Alta Rose has returned from an enjoyable visit to Little Rock.
 The Weather-Fair tonight and Saturday. Stationary temperature.
 Mir. Will Allison, of Batesville, is in the city shaking hands with his friends.
 Miss Miunie Roberts, a teacher of Linwood. Is in the city visiting rela tives and friends.
 Mrs. Bessie Henry has returned to her home at Tillar after q pleasant visit with Mrs. J. c. Wood here
 Mir. Creed Tas Tor. of Douglass, Messrs. W. c. Foster and I. F. Chil- ton, of Little Rock, are guests of the Trulock.
 Dr. s. C. Alexander. sr., willpreach at the Second Presbyterian chnrch Sunday at II a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Every body invited.
 Mir. Rufus II. Mills, wife and daughter, after pleasant visit with relatives here. have returned to their home in Little Rock.
 Mrs. J. R. Ledbetter.. of Little Rock, will arrive in the city Satur day and be the guest of Mrs. H. B. Mzell for few days.
 Mrs. sam Schloss, who has been the guest of relatives and friends here for the past few weeks, will return to her home in Memphis Saturday.
 Mr. ". L. Tedford, of St. Louis, is here. There Is great attraction for him here.
 On and after December 1, the price for regular meals at the Merchants Cafe will be B cents. ALT WYATT,
 dtf Proprietor.
 Eck's Pine Bluff Gallery is on the south side of West Second avenue, five blocks from Main street, and is open for business from October the first to June the first of each year. 65
 Mir. Scott, lineman for the Pine Bluff Telephone Company, while stringing wires in the yards near the Cotton Belt shops yesterday, lost a valuable ring.
 Messrs. Chas. H. Owens, R. Lee Johnson and wife and o. M. SDell- man and daughter, of this city, spent Thanksgiving in Little Rock.
 WANTED-An honest and sober boy or man to work around ny house. Good pay to right person. Apply to George Ritchie at Bluff City. 57
 Dr. J. $. Kornfeld, rabbi of con- gregation Anshe Emeth, will tonight deliver a Thanksgiving sermon at
The Topeka state journal., 1900-05-02
coNEY AND HUDSON MAY BOLT
Doughty Captain Outlines Extreme
Measures in Letter to Grinstead

The friends of Cyrus Leland are hav-
ing great chunks Of fun just now out of
a letter which has just fallen into their
hands, signed by Capt. P. H. Coney
and addressed to Pool Grinstead, who IS
now in Jail at Troy for libel.
1t is gathered from the letter that
Grinstead has been in correspondence
with the ti-Leland Republicans, head
ed by Capt. Coney and Gen. Hudson,
relative to securing a pardon for him
from Governor Stanley.
The letter is written on one of Capt.
Coney's letter heads. and in it it is sta
ted that the anti-Leland club will call
on Governor Stanley in a body and
force him to grant the pardon, and
threaten to bolt him if he refuses.
The letter is as follows:
Office of P H Coney, Attorney -at-LaW.
Topeka. Kan, April 21, 1900
Hon. Pool Grinstead, Wathena, Kan
sas.
Dear Friend Grinstead:-I had a full
consultation with Lieutenant Governor
Harvey and Gen. Hudson yesterday af-
ternoon and also with Capt. Seaton and
| Mayor Donald of Atchison, relative to
your case, and it was the consensus OF
opinion and in fact. decided upon. to
postpone the matter until the meeting
/ of our anti-Leland club. May 1, 1900,
| when we will take the matter up, and
/ then go in a body and call upon the
/ governor in your behalf and force him
/ to grant you pardon. or say to him
| emphaticalIy that we will oppose him.
With best wishes and hoping this
may terminate as desired. am. yours
sincerely, Il. CONEf.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-05-02
SLAUGHTERED.
90 American Soldiers Killed
Out of Garrison of 30.
Fought Five Days Against Over
wheIming Odds.

Manila, May 2.-The American GARri-
son of Catubig island of Samar, consist
ing of 80 men belonging to the Forty
third regiment, has been attacked by
rebels
Twenty of the Americans were killed,
the remainder were rescued
The Americans We're quartered in the
Catubig church, which the enemy, num-
bering several hundred men, surrounded
and fiercely attacked. The Americans
fought for two days, and then the reb-
els managed to ignite the roof, and it
burned away and finally fell upon those
inside the edifice. The walls remained
intact, however, and were used as a
shelter by the besieged Americans for
three days longer, the enemy attack
ing the building on all sides at once.
The Americans continued firing from
the windows and doors of the church,
and did great execution among the
Filipinos It is estimated that-sover zoo
of the latter were killed, many dead
bodies being removed from the scene
of the fighting.
After five days resistance by the
Americans a lieutenant and eighty men
arrived from La Dan an1 engaged the
besiegers. who retired The fortunate
arrival of these reilforcements pre-
vented the annihilaticn CT the Ameri-
can force entrenched in the church, who
had repeatedly declined to surrendsr r
when ordered.
The ten survivors were without food,
had little ammunition and We're ex-
hausted when relieved
This fight has encouraged the Fill
pinos, who are now acting in an aggres-
sive manner and threatening that sec
tion of the coast, particularly the town
of Catarma, whence the garrison will
probably be withdrawn to La Oan-
The Topeka state journal., 1900-05-02
NO FROST IN TOPEKA.
Weather Man Says We May Escape
Tonight.

The weather forecast sent out today
announces frost for northern Kansas to-
night Topeka may escape the frost
The forecast is fair tonight and
Thursday Colder tonight with frost
north portion The present weather
has been caused by a high barometer in.
Colorado. Another high has formed in
Alberta and the cold weather will come
from there. AS the atmosphere is moist
the frost will occur at a much higher.
temperature than if the air was dry
The maximum temperature up to II
O'Clock was 6S and the minimum was 30
The wind was northwest blowing l6
miles an hour. About five O'Clock this
morning a trace Of rain was recorded
The Topeka state journal., 1900-05-02

called on Governor Stanley today as is
stated in the letter they will do, and
asked the governor to grant the par
don.
The letter was written about the time
of the Shawnee county convention, in
which Captain Coney led fight against
instructing the Shawnee county dele
cation to vote for the denomination of
all the present state officers, and the
Leland crowd claims this letter ex-
plains why the fight was made
The Topeka state journal., 1900-05-02
Arizona Republican Delegateg.

Phoenix, Ariz, May 2.-The Republi-
can territorial convention has elected
c. H. Akers, Charles r. Drake, J. ".
Dorrington, J. A. Vale. Frank D. Hart,
and ]. S Hubbell delegates to the na-
tional Philadelphia convention. The dei-
egates are sent without Instructions.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-05-02
The Warren sails For Manila.

San Francisco, May 2-The United
States transport Warren has sailed for
Manila via Honolulu. She carried
thirty three hospital corps men. 324 as
signed recruits, ten casuals and thirty
six enlisted men besides a large number
r,f aficnr.e
The Topeka state journal., 1900-05-02

Continued on sixth Page.l
The Topeka state journal., 1900-05-02
HARRIS RESOLUTION.
Regarding Water of the Arkansas
Adopted by the Senate.

Washington, May I'm the senate
yesterday Mr. Harris (Kan) had passed
resolution calling upon the secretary
flow of the Arkansas river and as to
conserving the waters of that stream
for the benefit of Colorado and Kansas.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-05-02

Harry Taylor, one OF the injured men
said he remembers the moment of the
awful explosion and he told of it, a few
words at a time when all his energy
was not utilized in bearing up under
the attacks of pain
I was repairing some track out on
the dump" said the injured man, when
1 started toward the mouth of the tun-
mel to get some tools. 1 got about fifty
feet away from the tunnel mouth when
all of sudden there was an awful re-
port and at the same time a black cloud
filled with rocks bore down on me like
a streak of lightning. I felt several
small rocks strike me; then quick as q
wink 1 felt a jolt on my side and then
then came away" said he with a
CHASTITY attempt at smiling Next
thing I knew I woke up with a man
pouring some brandy down my throat
and I saw the boys lying all around
me, moaning for help. We were fixed
up and put on the train''
The Topeka state journal., 1900-05-02

Chicago, May 2-For Kansas: Fair
tonight and Thursday; colder tonight,
with frost in north portion; northerly
The Yale expositor., 1900-10-05
Home From the Philippines.

Ira A. Jones, of Company II i, 18th y.
S. Infantry is just home from the, Phil,
ippines. His service there continued
over period of ten months. He was
very sick with malarial fever and 9TH
er diseases, in fact so used up by them
that the surgeon ordered his discharge
from the service. He thinks the cll-
mate of Luzon very destructive to
health, and that it is the fewest num-
Der of men who can stay there and
continue able for duty.
He also expressed the opinion that
in the beginning it was wrong to start
the war, and a mistake on our part.
He also thinks that if Bryan ls elected
the war will end by the Filipinos
gladly accepting the terms proposed
in the Kansas City platform. On the
other hand, if Mckinley is electec
they will regard their cause as hopeless
and will ere long surrender. Mr.Jone'
expressed the opinion, based upor
what knowledge he could gather while
on the Islands, that the people were
not yet fitted for self government; and
! if that were attempted, the bitter race
or tribal hatred would soon lead t
CIVIL war.
The Yale expositor., 1900-10-05
Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident is related by joan
Oliver, of Philadelphia, as follows: 81
was in an awful condition. My skin
was almost yellow, eyes sunken, my
tongue coated, pain continually in back
and sides, no appetite, growing weaker
day by day. Three physicians had CIV
en- me up. Then / was advised to use
Electric Bitters, and to my great JOY the
first bottle made q decided improvement
/ continued their use FOR three weeks
and am now a we'll man, know they
robbed the grave of another victim:
No one should fail to try them. Only
Soc, guaranteed, at Grant Holden'
drug store.
The Yale expositor., 1900-10-05
JUST AS WE EXPECTED.
Our Townsman Harvey Tappan
is Gaining in Favor in every
section of the County.

The Marine City Globe says: "The
feeling in and around Marine City re-
garding the candidacy of Harvey Tap
pan, of Yale, for judge of probate, is
gradually gaining in favor with those
who strongly supported Hon. Il. L:
Wolcott's nomination. Differences or
opinion are being buried and since
MIR. Tappan's visit here during the Il.
A. r. reunion, many kind words are
heard in his favor. Now that Mr.. rap
pan is the choice of the convention
every Republican should do his utmost
to elect him"
The above should surprise no one
who is personally acquainted with Mr.
Tappan. The gaining in favor pro-
cess is going on right here IN ale as
well as in other parts OF the county.
He does not need to go away from
home to have honor and respect, but
lust the same, we are glad that these
are attending him in all sections
whittier his canvass has gone. MT.
Tappan has the merits of a man, and
| it's these that count with all thinking
people. That he should make friends
and find favor is just what we expect.
ed, and we predict that the process Will
90 on. and that he will be elected, no
odds how many third tickets are put
up, by large majority.
And this is not all. When his term
of office has expired, he will retire from
the Probate Judgeship of st. Clair
county respected by all parties, and
with honors equaling any who. have
filed that position. And this is not
campaign blow. We have known Mr.
Tappan for many years, and we haven't
the slightest idea that election to office
will change his business methods one
iota. He will carry on the business OF
the Probate office, with the same care
and promptness, that he now does M M
own legal work. The voters of st
Clair county are rapidly finding ou
that he is just the man they want, ant
when the votes are counted out No
vember 9Th, he'll have several hundred
! To snare
The Yale expositor., 1900-10-05
SCHOOL NOTES.
Editor-Aggie Henry.

In the contest between the 9Th grade
boys and girls, the latter were victorl-
Gus by two points.
Seventy students are now enrolled IN
the high room.
Twenty-four grammar room pupils
have been neither absent nor tardy du-
ring the past month.
The literature class are reading IN
Shakespeare Merchant of Venice.
The lst intermediate girls boast of
not being absent or tardy during the
month of September.
The pupils in the lst intermediate
and grammar rooms haye kept their
registers free from tardy marks the Isl
month of the school year.
The Yale expositor., 1900-10-05
MCKINLEY & ROOSEVELT
CLUB, AND
Republican Rally,
wednesday Evening, October 10.

local Mckinley and Roosevelt Club now numbering about
$50 members will hold public meeting and general Republican
Rally at Central Hail. Wednesday evening, October 10th
The County Committee have assigned d. T. MARhE1 and
JOSEPH WALSH Port Huron speakers Both speakers
well known Mary of the abet in this part OF the
state as his work Maccabee organization shows
Every of the Club urged to be present at this
opening meeting and the general public are cordially invited TO a'e
The Peck Band have been engaged and will furnish music
throughout the evening. JAMES McCoLL' Fres
j. A. MENZIES, Secy. VIM HODGlNS wee Fres.