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The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-17

mo, I never take the newspaper
home; I've got a family of grown-uI
daughters, you know
Papers too full of crime, eh?''
NO; too full of bargain sales. Col
ier's Weekly.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-17

City Nephew. what do you think
of DR.. Pillsbury as a physician" ?"
Farmer HayrOob. Safest doctor any
where in this part of the county-nearly
always off hshin' when he's Wanted."-
Judge.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-17

It Pays to Advertise-ssWhat ever
made you get that book? Why didn't
you buy the one I recommended? 2" But
the advertisement of this one covers a
whole page. and the book you spoke of
is only mentioned in a. little bit of
square down in one corner''-Chicago
Times-Herald.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-17

'sWhat do you mean when you say
she lampooned her husband?'' asked the
magistrate of the witness.
Il mean she threw a lighted lamp at
him." the witness explained--Pittsburg
Telegraph.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-17

Willie (glancing' up from his book
Pa, what is a man-trap?
Pa-WeIl, my son, the most effective
man-trap know of is an old-fashioned
rocking chair in dark room.-Philadel-
mia. Press.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-17

She. ct wonder why il is that so many
old maids have fat bank accounts?''
He. Probably for lack of anything
else, they husband their resources.''-
Brooklyn Life.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-17

'sHave you any definite outline for
converse ton, C1ementine?'
Yes; when people call on me I exert
myself; when l call on them DON'T
Indianapolis Journal.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-17

Cholly "Yaas, indeed. If any girl
should wefuse me it would bweak me all
up
Miss Peppery. "Ahl but then, you're
so simple it would be easy to put you
together again. ."-Philadelp Press.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-17

yesterday our literary club discussed
Conversation as a Lost Art"
What was the final decision?1
''Oh, such a hubbub arose that nobody
heard what anybody said. .''-Indianap-
oils Journal.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-17

''when young fellers begins a
courtin'," said Farmer Haicede, they
jest gifts crazy, an thet thar boy Jim
O. mine amt no exception
whats Jim bin a-doin' ?'' asked Far
mer SOanreep.
Dash dinged eff he didn't go inter
town yesterd'y an spend a null quarter
fur teeth brush. h.''-Philadelphia Press.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-17

Her Choice. Kind Lady. ssIere is a
dime. Now, promise me you will not go
to that saloon over the way and spend
it,"
Thirsty Thomas. s'I promise. lady. But
is there any special saloon in town you d
like me to patronize ?''-Puck.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-17

Don't you find that Mr. Aster's
poems,'' said that young poets mis-
guided admirer, 'are tun of words that
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-17

F'riend-What is hope?
Poet-It's something that wakes you
up at 4 o'clock in the morning when the
postman doesn't come around till TO-
Syracuse Herald.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-17

ST ordered 200 pounds of ice today
remarked the young housekeeepr, "and
our iceman carried it up himself. That
shows he's STRONG, doesn't it?''
NO" snapped the lord of the manor,
'it shows that he weighed it himself" :"
Philadelphia Record.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-17

Little Miss Ethel-And how much are
the guinea pigs, please?
Naturalist-Two and six apiece, miss
Little Miss Ethel-Oh, but we want z
whole one.-Punch.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-17

Business men are said to find much
relaxation in putting a golf ball in the
hole after working hard all day putting
each other in the hole.-Detroit Journal.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-17

Mrs. SOOInlng-1 m AFRAID you re SOAIS
to buy drink with that 2 pence gave
you.
Bill Bumpers-Ye didn't size me
gauge, lady. Two pence don't buy me
no drink. It jist gifts me taste.-Mod-
ern Society.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-17

G. Ormandizer struggling to carve
the first turkey his wife has ever
cooked) Say, Mary, the bones in this
bird are thicker than a, shad's-just hear
1aa I-raif
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-17

s.Ah, my love-" sighed the ardent
lover. IF you only knew how beautiful
you arel''
You mustn't say that" protested the
modest girl Il don't want to know"
why not2'' he pleaded.
Because" said she, 1T would make
me too conceited. Philadelphia Press
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-17

ssIt's danj'us," said Uncle Eben, ''to
git into de way o. complainiIl'. A man
kin allus stop worl1in' to kick, but ii
comes hahd to stop kickin' to work.
Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-17

What are you nosing around that At
lantic cable for?'' said the lobster to the
b1uefish.
oh" said the latter, nonchalantly,
merely picking up a few ocean cur
rents Detroit Free Press
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-17

'Yes, John; don't you remember that
you asked me to stuff the turkey with
ysters?'-Brook1yn Life.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-17

Don't take any undue chances,
Always to yourself be true;
Work your neighbor on the quiet
While he's planning to work you.
Chicago News.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-17

'sWhat is our duty in this crisis?" de-
manded the observant boarder.
ITO mind our p's and queues" replied
the cross-eyed boarder.-Pittsburg
Chronicle
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-17

ssBut your wasted lffei' the friends of
the Widow Sandys urged '-Can that be
forgiven?''
Don't you see," answered Grizel, with
a crooked smile. that you are uncon-
sciously paying the highest possible tri-
hute to MI. Rarries art2 You have al
lowed yourselves to be lost in the illu-
sion of the story, and you pity me in
stead of adrniring the skill with which
the character of the late Mr. Sandys
was developed, even to the logical and
inevitable end of his career. What
would literal ture be- indded, if art must
be subordinated to mere human happi-
ness ?''
bune
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-17

''Well, no. replied the editor, ''I never
put them to that test; I merely drop
them in the waste Observation-Disclosures
Press.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-17

You may be an ardent worker,
But no matter what you do,
Always watch the Eother fellow,
For he may be working you.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-11-17

He-Oh, pray, Miss Darimple, don't
call me Mr.. Broolkes.''
She-Oh, but our acquaintance has
been so brfef-this is so sudden
(sweetly)-why shouldn't call you Mr..
Brookes?
He-Oh, only because my names
Someset!-Punch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-03
Masters sale.
sxeeney & Walker. Attorney

Sweeney & Walker, Attorneys.
State of Illinois
Rock Island County.
In the Circuit. Court in Chancery. Partition
General No 47I7
Jacob Wolf. Eliza Wolf. Henrietta Lowe,
Charles Wolf. Lena Wolf. Philip Wolf. Theo-
doTe Wolf, Mary Wolf. Lena During, Charles
During and George Kadle vs. katherine
TretchIer and George Tretchler.
Notice i hereby gwen that by virtue OF a
decree Of said Court. entered in the above en-
titled cause, on the Twenty first day of
Fourth day OF August, A. D. 1900 at the nour of
twoo clock In the afternoon at the east door OF
the Court House, in the City OF Rock leland. in
said county OF Rock Island. as directed Dy said
decree sc at public auc ton 10 the highest and
best bidder. that certaid parcel OF land
situate in the County of Rock Island and
State of Illinois. known and described rs fol-
lows. to-wit:
The West half Cd of the North East quarter
OF Section number TWenty-Tvo CD In Town
ship numoer Sixteen 06l. north Range number
-Four go West of the Fourth Principal Me-
ridian-
Terms OF Sale;-The above de scribed pre-
mics WI be sold for at Least one third "a 10
cash on the dsy Of sale and the balance ~ one
ana two years secured by note and mortgage
upon the premises sold with six per cent an
uuai Interest
Dated al Rock Island. Illinois this srd day
Of July. A. D, 1900
ELwIS E PARNES-ER-
Master in Chancery. Rock Hand County. III.
SWEENEY WALKER, ComplaiA ants Solici-
tors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-03
WARNING TO WORLD.
Continued From First Page.

are perishing of starvation. Prince
Tuan is said to be publicly beheading
all the legation guards captured by
the Chinese. Reports are current that
two other foreign ministers were muir
dered the same day as Won Ketteler.
1t declares the mission hospital at
Moukdon was destroyed by fire and
nine christians massacred. The for
eigners fed to New Chwaug.
News Is Uncertain.
London, July 3.-From the far
east there is practically no news.
Rumors are current in Paris that the
British embassy has received notifi-
cation of the massacre of the French
and British ministers at Pekin. but
no confirmation of the report.
II Wants transportation.
London, July S.-A dispatch from
Hong Kong ssys Ii Hung Chang has
requested United States gunboat to
take him to Tien Tsin.
Admiral Seymour Wounded.
London, July S.-A Shanghai dis
patch reports that Admiral Seymour
is wounded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-03
GERMANY Is AROUSED.

KetteIer's Death Must BE Avenged Re-
gsrdiess of Constitutional Difficulties.
Tien-Tsin, June -. via Oh efco. July
l. and Shanghai. July 3--iLop. light,
1900, by the Associated Press A
courier from Sir Robert Hart, inspec-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-03
LOOKS LIKE A FORLoRN HOPE.
That Any of the Legationers at Picking
Are AIive-China Breaking Up.

That Any of the Legationers at Picking
Are Aiive-China Breaking Up.
London, July 3.-"The situation is
the message of Won Bergen, a mem
Der of the German legation at Picking,
counterSigned by Sir Robert Hart, in
spector general of customs and dated
nine days ago, are the theme of all
private comment. They are preparation
for news of frightful tragedy. Nine
days ago the ammunition of the little
garrison defending the foreigners was
running low, and their food was near
" exhausted, while around them
WAS horde OF Kan-Su braves having
at their service Krupp guns and re-
peating rifles. Picking was in the
hands of the revolutionaries.
While nothing but sinister news
comes from northern China. southern
China is seemingly breaking away
from the empire. All the provinces
south Of the Yellow river, whose
viceroys and governors maintain
friendly relations with the powers
through the consuls, have been in
formally constituted into a confed-
eracy. with Nankin as the capital.
According to an Express cable from
Shanghai, dated July 2, the southern
viceroys wholly disayoS' Prince Tuan's
government They have practically
constituted an independent state, ex-
tending from the Hoang-Ho 10 the Brit
ish and French frontiers Little else
10 illuminate the profound obscurity
of the situation reaches cable points.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-03
No S|eep|ess Nights for the Children!
Mrs. MatE1er, of Chicago gives timely and friendly
advice to all mothers.

CHICAGO. Ill. Jan. 20, 1900.
PlbuE .SyyH4 C0mbauy.
JLoHIilfiic. H.
GENTLEMEN. Enclosed you will find pho
tograph Of my little daughter Esther, now
seven years old. She has been troubled since
birth with constipation and stomach troubles
and about six months ago commenced giving
her DR.. Caldwell's Syrup PcPsin with such
wonderful results that you would hardly know
her to be the same child. Have used in ali
three ffty-cent bottles. The child IS now
able 10 eat hearty meal with none of the
old-time results, and has gained several
pounds / heartily recommend DIR. Cald-
wells Syrup PePsin to all mothers.
VIII further add that with this valuable
remedy in the house. they will nave no use
for the family physician.
Very truly Mrs. MYRTtR MATHZR,
GA Larabee Street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-03
J he
PSkeMhaEsn
Record

Is a proud and peerless
record. II is a record of
cure Of constant con-
quest over obstinate Ills
Of w0sa,enE ills that deai
0uf despa5F.S suffering
frat many women think
is vvOE71aE1SS natural hes'E-
Eages disorders and dis
placements frat drive out
hope
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-03
PORT BYRON NEWS POINTS.
Budget of miscellaneous Items From the
Upper End.

Budget of HIiscerIaneous Items From the
Upper End.
Port Byron, July 3-Miss Mildred
Metzgar has returned from her visit
in Davenport.
Mrs. John ZolIinger is visiting her
daugher Grace at Grinnell, Iowa.
Miss Flora Pearsall is visiting in
Rock Island, the guest of Miss Lille
Edmonds.
Mrs. Kim ball, matron of the acad-
envy dormitory. W mt TO Whitewater,
Wis.
Andrew AXelson, who went south for
his health some time ago, has re-
turned to Port Byron
Mrs. John Hunt and children have
returned TO Lake Park, Iowa, after a
weeks visit with relatives.
The annual excursion and picnic of
the Central Methodist Sunday school,
of Davenport, was held at Wood
wards grove June %.
The juniors of the Y. NJ C. A as
sociations, of Davenport and Clinton,
will go into camp July and will
continue until the 14th.
Mrs. w. II. Lyford is taking we'll
earned vacation visiting her daughter,
Mrs. Hunter, of Victoria, Ill.
Wednesday last the Junior Epworth
league had a pleasant picnic at Ly-
ford's grove.
Prof. Argu bright and wife are WIS.,
iting with Mrs. Argubright's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Daley, of
Zuma township.
Mr aDd Mro Or;rar EystrOD, aDd
children, of Moline, came up Fri
William Farber.
George Hunt, of the Port By
ron nursery, reports having picked
and sold over 1000 quarts of cherries
during last week.
Thursday Nike Berry, who is haul
ing sand from the sandbar, shoveled
up gold ring which was three feet
below the surface.
Oats are being shipped in large
quantities from here at present. E.
f. Rogers & Sons shipped several cars
last week. This week A. G. Brewster
is shipping.
At meeting of Rock Island Pres
bytery at Little York. Rev. j. W.
Hunter was, at his own request, re-
leased as pastor from the Plea 'ant
Unity church. also S. w. Woodbu
was taken under the care of the pres
bytery as a student of theology.
Prof. Conner, former principal of
the Port Byron academy, is the author
of a book entitled, Uncle Sam
Abroad" 1t Geals with our CONSUL r
aud diplomatic service abroad, show
inAthat it is far from whatit had ought
to be on account of the spells system
which changes the officials with
change of administration. Conse-
quently blunders OF serious cha racter
are often occurring.
The remains of John Schall w re in
TERED at the family burying gre unds
at Rapids City Monday. FrieAds and
neighbors from Port byron and suc-
rounding country and the cities be-
low here were present in their con ey-
ances. John Schafer, Jr.. Frank
Garnett, James Swisher, A w. Grant,
Joseph Mcconnell and John Rs' Kman
served IS pallbearers. Sos = high
mass was celebrated in tie ,atholic
church by Rev. Father Mac in. of
Rock Island; Father Kelly. OF Mo-
line; and Father Hampshire, of Rapids
City. Father M&ckin preached the
obituary sermon and spoke of job,
Schall in the highest terms as bel, e
a model man in his family, and
honest. just and upright in his deal
ings with his fellowmen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-03
BAD NEWS FROM ADMIRAL KEnIPFE
Worst Stories ELIMINATING from China Con-
firmed OficialIy.

Hrmed Officially.
Washington. July Bad news came
yesterday morning from Admiral
Kempff. concerning the worst stories
which have emanated from China rela-
tive to the conditions at Picking, and
Il feeling of disquiet was noticeable
among administration officials and dip
lomats. The German embassy showed
particular anxiety for information re
speeding the sad end Of Baron Won
Ketteler. and in the course of the aft
ernoon Secretary Hermann. of the
embassy, paid Il special visit to the
state department to inquire. NJ. THE
baut. the charge of the French en-
basSy, also called in quest of informa-
ton.
The bad news from Kempff was con-
tanned i'll Il cable from Chefoo, I'M
dated, which said: Runner from Pc
king reports legations are besieged;
provisions nearly exhausted: situation
desperate. German minister going to
tsung-li-yamen murdered by Chinese
soldiers. American, Italian and Dutch
legations burned. Twenty thousand
Chinese soldiers inside: 10000 outside
Picking; 1900 reported bound for Tien-
TSin; still fighting at Tien-Tsin. Com
munication with Tiep-TSin by rail and
river Insecure -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-03

tor general Of customs at Picking, has
Just arrived. He left Picking on Mon
day, June %, and reports the situa-
ton desperate. On June Is, he reports,
Baron Won Ketteler, the German min
lister, and his secretary attempted to
visit the tsung-H-yamen. He was shot
four times and died at the rooms Of
the tsung li-yamen. His secretary sue
ceeded in making his escape. All Of
the legations except the British, Ger
man and Italian have been destroyed.
The diplomats and missionaries are
in the British legation under rife fire.
Cannon command the legations. but
they are not being used. 1t is impoS-
sible TO start relief at present. Cap
tain McCalla, commander of the New
ark. estimates that 10000 soldiers will
be required to relieve the ministers in
Picking.
Berlin. July 3.-Emperor William adj
dressed the eXpeditiOnary force to Chi
IA at Wilhelmshaven yesterday after
noon. and inspected the transports. His
majesty ordered that the first division
of the First naval brigade should pre-
pare to sail for China as soon as posi-
Bile.
VIII Insist on Full Satisfaction.
Berlin. July 3. - The Associated
Press is able to state that after the
detailed statement by Count Won Bue-
low, secretary of state Tor foreign al
fairs, regarding the Chinese situation.
Emperor William made up his mind to
insist upon full satisfaction for the
death of Baron Won Ketteler, for which
purpose he resolved to send altogether
armed forces approximately as large
as those of the other powers chiefly
interested in restoring order in China.
The precise size of the forces has not
vet been determined, but ii is expected
that they will altogether amount TO
score of thousands. A considerable
portion of the German fleet will be
sent also. This is evidenced by orders
issued last night to prepare five new
battleships for sailing.
There Are Constitutional Difficulties.
The emperor and Count Won Buc-
low are fully aware that constitutional
difficulties render difficult the dispatch
ing of so large Il contingent, but both
are agreed that it must he done. In
this they are supported by the Singu-
larly unanimous attitude of the Ger
man press. At the foreign office tho
situation for Germany was DESCRIBED
as most difficult. especially since the
latest news shows that serious trouble
is impending in Shan Tung.
The Chinese legation here is still
smilingly Sneering. Minister Lu-Hai-
Houn told Il representative of the As
sociated Press that he was extremely
sorry for the bloody events in Picking.
but he felt sure that the dowager EN-
press was guiltleSS.
ProuOsaI England Declines to IndOrse,
Berlin. July 3.-Consular members
at Tien-TSin have unanimously pro-
posed to their governments, as the sole
means of saving the foreigners ut Pc
king, that the united powers should
inform the Chinese authorities that
the graves of the ancestors of the i'm
perial family at Picking will he de-
Stroyed if the foreigners at Picking.
especially the ministers, are harmed.
1t is understood that Great Britain is
not disposed to adhere to the pro-
pOSal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-03

Accidents come with distressing
frequency on the farm. Cuts, bruises,
stipgs, sprains. DR.. Thomas Electric
Oil relieves the pain instantly. Never
safe without it. For sale by Mar
shall & Fisher, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-03
Executors Notice.
Estate of Frederick Rlx, deceased.


The undersigned having peen appointed
executor of the last will and Tesla
ment of Frederick Rx, late OF the
county of Rock Island, state of Illinois,
deceased. hereby gives notice thatshe will
appear before the county court of Rock
Island county, At the county court room, in
the city of Rock Island. at the September term,
on the first Monday in September next. at
which time all persons having claims against
said estate are notified and requested to at
tend. for the purpose OF having the same ad-
justed-
All persons Indebted to said estate are
requested 10 make immediate payment to
the undersigned.
Dated this seth day OF June, A. D. 100
A. q. LIDDERs, Executor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-03
Women's Rights.

Many women suffer all sorts of So
called 'female weaknesses" simply
b jcause their kidneys are out of order
and they have a right to know Fo-
ley's Kidney Cure is Just what is
needed by most ailipg women. For
s lie by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-03
1t Saved His l. z.

p. A. Danforth, of La Grange. Ga. =,
suffered for six months with fright
full running sore on his leg, but writes
that Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly
cured it in five days. For ulcers,
wounds, piles, it's the best salve in
the world. Only 25 cents. Sold by
Hartz & Ullmeyyer. druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-03
Charleston,
South Carolina,
Trip.

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Richmond or Charlottesville, Va, :
one fare for the round trip; or via
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through Washington, at trifle hi Oh
er rate.
Round Trip Rate From Rock Isl.
ard, ILL.,, to Charleston 5000.
Tickets on sale July 2, 4, 5 and Z,
good until Sept. 1. 1900. with stop
overs any place desired south of the
Ohio and Potomac and east of the
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The Land of the Sky"
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-03
Executors Notice.

Executors Notice.
Estate OF Mica G. Bowen. deceased
The undersigned having oeen appointed ex-
eoutreSSes of the last will and testament of
Nina G. Bowen, late of the county OF Rock Isl
and. state of Illinois deceased. hereby give
notice that they will appear before the county
court of Rock Island county, at the county
court room, In the city of Rock Isl
aud. ct the August term on the first Mon
day In August next At which time all per
sors having claims against said estate are
notified and requested to attend. for the pur-
pose of having the same adjusted
All persons Indebted 10 said estate are re-
Quested TO make immediate payment to the
undersigned.
DATED this 4th day of June, A D. $500
ELIZA J. SNYDER,
IDA II. BOWEN.
ExecutrcSseS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-03

IS used in the family.
tits so pleasant to take,
so certain in its effects.
Children like it, too.
DIR. CaldwelPs Syrup
Pepsin is a family remedy.
Put up in Ioc (ten
doses, soc and $I.oo
sizes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-03
GRAY Hairs a Crime =?

Thousands of men and
women are turned out of
positions and many fail to
secure situations because
their gray hairs make them
look old. Thi. need not be.