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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-09
A TELEPHONE TOUR,
Council Committeeman Off On a
Weeks Inspection
Trip.
WILL VISIT IN FOUR STATES.

To Inform Themselves as to Merits of
Different Systems and Learn How People
Are Satisfied In Towns Where Two
Plants Are In Operation -Members of
the Party.
Six representatives of the city gov
eminent left al noon today over the
Rock Island road for week S tour of
inspection of telephone exchanges in
various towns in the states of Illinois,
Indiana, Wisconsin and Ohio, for the
purpose OF informing themselves with
reference to the respective merits of
the Bell and independent exchanges,
and how people are satisfied in cities
where there are two plants in opera
ton.
In the municipal party are: Mayor
William McConochie and Aids. II. l..
II. D. Elwell and John o. Freed.
Aids. j. W. Lawhead and F. G. Gall
are members of the committee dele
gated by the council to make the trip,
but they stated they were unable to
get away on account of other bust
ness. and Aid. Wheelan was substi-
tuted on the committee.
Meeting of Committee.
The com mittee held meeting at
the city hall last night to complete
the arrangements for the trip, the eX-
penses of which are to be betrayed by
the city. Mayor McConochie appeared
disinclined to accompany the commit
tee, Offering different reasons why he
oh Md N, OF hnra,n md IL III
O'Clock before n definite understanding
was reached.
The first city to be visited is Chi
cago. From there the committee will
go to Beloit, Evansville and Madison,
Wis; Toledo and Cleaveland. Ohio.
Fit. Wayne and indianapolis, and pos
sibly South Bend, Ind, and probably
other cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-09
c., P. & ST. |. ROAD IS SOLD
Thomas Carmichael, Representing Re-
organization Committee, Purchaser


organization Committee, Purchaser
The Chicago, Peoria & st. Louis
railway was sold yesterday at Spring
field by special master to Thomas
Carmichael, of New York, represent
ing the reorganization committee of
the first mortgage bondholders. The
price was 1000, 900. No other bid was
offered. The road will. be operated
under the present management. The
road runs from Springfield to Pekin,
with branches from Havana to Jack
sonville and from Litchfield to Madi-
son. The ST. Louis, Chicago & St.
Paul. the Bluff Line" railway. will be
,old this afternoon. probably to the
same interests, and will be operated
in connection with the Chicago, Peoria
& St. Louis road. 1t runs from
Springfield to Granite City. The re-
organized road intends building into
Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-09
A VISIT FROM MARSHALL
Expert Chess Player TO BE In the Three
Cities.

Cities.
At the annual meeting of the Tri-
City Chess club, Harry Ainsworth, of
Moline. was reelected president and
Gus Stueber, of Davenport, secretary.
II was announced also that James
Marshall, one of the crack players of
the country, will be in Davenport Jan.
ID, under the auspices of the Daven-
port Chess club. and on the evening
of the same day, will appear in stimuli
taneous playing at Turner hall. that
city. The following evening MIR. Mar
shall will lecture on the game before
an exclusive audience of members of
the Davenport club On the 18th, he
will be in Rock Island and on the 18th
back in Davenport. Marshall is only
% years of age, but is one of the most
promising experts in the country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-09
Electricity In Poland.

Electricity is coming into very gen
eral use in Poland. 1t is being largely
adopted in many factories, suppressed
ing rope and belt driving. says the
Cincinnati Enquirer Electric light
ing of factories is also becoming gen
eraI. Most of the important railway
stations are lighted with electricity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-09
Visitation Academy.

Academy of the Visitation. conduct
ed by the sisters of the Visitation
1889 Fifth avenue, Rock Island. The
academic, preparatory and kinder
ten departments of the new academy
arc now opened to Students.
Superior advantages in music, art,
elocution, physical culture and the
languages.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-09
/ want to let the people who suffer

l want to let the people who suffer
from rheumatism and sciatica know
that Chamberlain Pain Balm re-
lieved me after number of other
medicines and doctor had failed. II
Is the best liniment have ever known
Of. j. A Dodgen, Alpharetta, Ga-
Thousands have been cured of rheu-
matisn by this remedy. One appli-
cation relieves the pain. For ssls By
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-09
Associated Charities,

The Associated Charities expended
5000 during the month of Decembe
relieving IS needy families, according
to the reports of the ward commit
tees submitted at last nights meeting
Of the society. The Lend-a-Hand Cir
Gle during December furnished to the
society clothing valued at $52. also
finding employment for eight women.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-09
ConsumptIon threatened.

G. Unger. 212 Maple street. Cham
paign, ILL.,. writes: Il was troubled
with hacking cough for year and
thought l had the consumption.
tried great many remedies and was
under the care OF physicians for several
months. j used one bottle of Foley s
Honey and Tar and it cured me and
have not been troubled since" AL
drupCists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-09
obituary..

The remains of John Brien were
to Des Moines this morning
for intcrment. The pallbearers were:
Dennis Hayes, John Kane, John Hill,
Matt Archer. Edward Sexton and
Thomas Kane.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-09
Grain-O. GraIn-O.

Remember that name when you
want a delicious, appetizing, nourish-
ing food drink to take the place of
coffee. Sold by all grocers and liked
made of pure grain, it aids digestion
and strengthens the nerves. 1t is not
a stimulant, but a health builder,
and the children as well as adults can
drink it with great benefit. Costs
about one-fourth> as much as coffee.
ID and % cents per package. Ask
your grocer for Grain-O.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-09
SneciaI Tar Notice.

The special taxes for 1899 paving,
etc are now due, and should be paid
at the office OF the city collector, 1917
Second avenue.
II. A. MCDONALD,
City Collector.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-09
Working Day and Night.

The busiest and mightiest little
thing that ever was made is DIR. King's
New Life Pills, Every pill is sugar
coatad glo5ule of health, that changes
weakness into strength, listlessness
into energy, brain-fag into mental
power. They're wonderful in build
ing up the health. Only 25 cents per
box. Sold by Hsr:z & Ullemeyer.
Half the ills that man is heir TO
come from Indigestion. BurdocK
Blood Bitters strengthens and tones
tbs stomach; makes indigestion in
possible. Fer sale by Marshall (
Fisher, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-09

Space will be reserved for Rock ISL
and passengers. Apply to w. r.
Jafray, city passenger agent, 1908
Second arenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-09

I had a running, itching sore on
my leg. Suffered fortunes. Doan's
Ointment took away the burning and
itching instantly, and quickly effected
permanent cure" &. w. Lenhart,
Bowling Green, Ohio. For sale by
Marshall & Fisher. druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-09
L. 8. MCCabe G. CO.
COrSefS.

To direct quick attention to one of
the largest and most select corset
stocks, in this great northwest. we
will sell this week. previous to in
ventory, all there are left of the
French P. d. corsets at 81. 81 each,
others ask IS for them. Some are
slightly soiled. not all sizes, but
what they are, go at 81. Take
them quick before invoicing
at. .............. SIO 90
About II dozen of the Standby"
splendid 75c corset, we have sold
them once before at soc. This
time we put them for two days
before invoicing to close them
out at. ,3SC
About Is pieces fleeced twilled wrap
per flannels, the regular 10c kind,
before We invoice them 10 yards for
45c. Short lengths of all the best
bleached muslius, Lonsdale, Hope.
Blackstone, Fitchville, Fruit of
the Loom" all SC a yard,
at. ....-..... .-....... sc
A few hundred White Shaker flannel,
usually &c to 10c yard, to close
out before invoicing. at SC
ayard ............. sc
All over the house odd lots with
preiuventory price to close out quick
at the lowest Of low prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-09

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-09
Notice.

Commencing Monday, Jan. $, 1900.
through sleeping cars will be run
every day between Chicago aud Rock
Island on the Davenport, Rock Island
Il Northwestern railroad:
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-31

The supreme court last Thursday filed
an opinion in The case of Mooney &
Champine, respondents, vs. Owen Will
liams, appellant, appealed from. the
judgment of the district court of Grand
Forks county. The decision is one of
interest as it construes Section 1865 of
the Revised Codes, which pronounces
void all contracts of foreign insurance
companies made within this state,
where such companies have not complied
with the laws of the state and obtain
certificates of authority from the in
surance commissioner. This action was
brought upon note given by Williams
to the Realty Revenue Guaranty Co., of
Minneapolis, and by that company
Endorsed before maturity to the plaintiffs
for value. The lower court found that
the Endorsement was in due course in
good faith and for value, and gave the
plaintiffs Judgment, Notwithstanding the
fact that the note was given for the
premium on policy of insurance written
upon property within this state and
before the company had complied with
our laws. The supreme court affirms
that judgment, and settles the question
that negotiable instruments though
given for contracts which are declared
void, will be upheld in the hands of
innocent purchasers thereof before
maturity. Attorneys D. A. Lindsay and
]. G.. Galbraith appeared for the ap-
pellant and Attorneys Joseph Cleary, of
Langdon and John E. Greene, of Fargo,
for respondents.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-31
TWO DAYS SPORT.
Preparations Made for the Biggest Celebra-
tion Ever Held Here.

ti0n Ever Held Here.
Four weeks more and the Fourth of
July will be here, and to Judge from the
large attendance and interest manifest
at the mass meeting of citizens Friday
evening Langdon's celebration of that
day will be the biggest Of the kind in the
history of the city. The committee on
general management and program gave
it out right at the start that 1t would be
an utter lmposslbility this year to dis
pose of the long list of races and sports
in single day. That settled it. Lang
don will have two day celebration, July
3 and 4, with big bill of attractions for
both days. The Langdon Driving AS
sociation, under whose auspices the
celebration is beng gotten up have
undertaken to secure special excursion
rates over the Ct. Northern road for the
event and other necessary arrangements
for the convenience and comfort of the
big crowd of visitors. The committees
appointed at the meeting by Mayor Nc
Phail to cooperate with the Driving
Association in getting up the celebra-
tion we're as follows:
General Observation-Disclosures. L. S. Cham
pine, D. II. Mcmillan, P. McHugh.
Finance-Aessrs. ]. E. Truax, E. A. Farrell,
Sheppard.
Program-Robert Meiklejohn, P. McHugh,
L. S. Champine, NJ. Kelly, F. E. B. Mercer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-31
PATRIOT LANGDoN.
Pays Grand Tribute to the Nations Dead
at Yesterdays Exercises.

Yesterdays observance OF Memorial
Day was the most largely attended both
by war veterans and visitors from out
OF town that has ever been witnessed in
Langdon. The procession began to form
on Third street shortly after one o'clock
with Chief OF Police McDermott as
marshal OF the day. when the march
to the Catholic burying ground was
begun to decorate the grave of Comrade
Burke, the only war veteran buried in
this city. The band with martial music
led the way followed by the militia
boys OF Co. q who had the place of
honor as escort to the army veterans.
Following the old soldiers came the
Uniformed knights OF Pythias under
Capt. Boyd's command. There was a
long line of carriages at the rear OF the
procession and nearly everybody carried
along bouquet OF flowers to decorate
the grave OF the henored dead. The
the comrades of Comrade Burke who
were here yesterday and took part
in the parade, together with their regi-
ment and age at this time is given below:
Comrade Edward E. Corbin, of Co. A.. 18th
New York, Cavalry, age 10, years, residence
Billings township.
Comrade d. E. Burnett of Co. l., 5th, Mimi,
Infantry, age 10 years, residence Hope township
Comrade Isaac Coles, of Co. F. 9th Illinois
Cavalry, aged 63 years, residence Hope township
Comrade Hope Carpenter, of Co. E. 3rd
Mich. Cavalry, aged g. years, residence
Glenila township.
Comrade 2. Gordon, of Co. A., 6Srd Penna Inft
and 18th U. S. Inft, aged 81 years, residence
Gordon township.
] .Comrade Il. d. Parson, Of Co. A., 9th ILL.,,
Cavalry, aged 58 years, residence, Langdon.
| Comrade Geo. Swinburn of Co. g. 4th Vermont
Infantry, aged IS years, residence Billings twp.
J. ~Gemrade Il. D. Wells, of Co. E., 1st New York
Dragons, aged SO years, residence Perry twp.
Comrade c. Orton, OF Co. A., 112th Illinois
aged 81 years, residence Langdon.
Following the parade the ball game
between the junior mines Of Cavalier and
Langdon entertained both old and young
alike. The full nine innings were played
and the score Of 81 to 80 shows that il it
was running the spectators wanted to see
they were we'll satisfied. Anyway the
Langdon Kids won and no body got hurt.
The observance OF the day certainly
was given a most fitting climax in the
entertainment given at the Donovan Hall
at night. Every seat was filled and
many were conteRted to stand. The
literary all had special bearing ON the
deeds OF our nations heroes and every
number was applauded TO the encore.
sword drill by sixteen young ladies, who
certainly deserve credit, as in fact do
all taking part in the entertainment.
1 q u II g i.a
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-31
LUMBER! LUMBER! LUMBER!
at Dresden, n. Oak.

We wish to call the attention I
the public to our large stock Of
lumber and hardware at Dresden,
N. OAK, We manufacture all our
lumber at our own saw mills IN
Northern Minnesota, and there
fore can and will sell cheaper than
our competitors. The former
management has been changed
and our business has been placed
in the hands of a competent mana
ger who will DO everything in his
power to accommodate you. We
can supply everything ip our line
at reasonable figure. We invite
your investigation and ask you to
let us figure on your estimates.
Very Respectfully Yours,
81. j. HAsKAMP
Dresden, n. Oak.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-31

10. Hood, Justice OF the Peace, Cros-
by, Miss, makes the following state
ment: II can certify that One Minute
Cough Cure will do all that is claimed
for it. My wife could not get her breath
has also benefited my whole family -
1t acts Immediately and cures coughs,
colds, Group, grippe, bronchitis, asthma
and oil throat and lung troubles. N. e.
McGruer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-31
is being offered at Corresponding
" Low Prices when Quality is
taken into consideration.
EI,F'ORD BROS,
TAKEN UP.

Atmy place two miles east and one
mile south of BeAulieu post Office, on
Tuesday, May 15, 1900, two bay mGces.
about twelve and five years old, both
shoes on front feet and weight about 400
and 1000 pounds respectively. Posses
sion OF same can be had upon proof Of
ownership and psyment Of expenses and
costs, including the publication OF this
NOTICE upon application to the under
signed. sis
42.44 FRANK w. Corr.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-31
Following the ratification of the

Following the ratification Of the
committees report a motion was
introduced empowering delegates
attending state conventions to cast
the full vote of the delegation.
Another motion that followed
urging the Cavalier county dele
gates to Fargo to use every pos
sible effort to secure the naming
of Hon. III. D. ALERT as a national
delegate from this state to the
democratic presidential convention
at Kansas City was also given the
conventions hearty and unanimous
adoption.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-31

Dresden, n. Oak.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-31
Money to Burn.

Farm Loans cheaper than ever
before Final Proofs receive
special attentions. Insure your
crops against hail in the Reli-
able Northwestern Fire and
Marine. ALERT & WINTER.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-31
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
An Enthusiastic and Well Attended Gather
ing Held Last Week.

Last Thursdays democratic
county convention, gives the open
ing of the political campaign of
1900 quite bright outlook for
activity and interest all along the
line among the ranks and file Of
democracy in the banner county
of the state. At three o'clock
County Committeeman ALERT
read the call following which the
selection of Attorney Cleary as
chairman aad j. B. Boyd as secre-
tary was acted on by the convention
The convention ratified the action of
the county committee and seated the
delegations from the different precincts
as follows.
Alma:-R. P. McAllan, Hugh Doug
las, w. T. Hewitt proxy for M. Langan.
Billings:-A. f. Fielder, David Siguaw.
Berlin:-Martin Platzkow, Matthias,
Michlink.
Oypress:-D. 9. Mcintyre, Robert
Naismlth
Dresden:-A. H. Koehmstedt, Joseph
]. Fischer.
Glenila:-James H. Beaton, Austin
E. McEwan.
Gordon: Zach. Gordon, Isaac Dick.
Grey:-A. B. Darling, o. R. Daniels,
Archie Sillers, Jr.
Harvey:-J. IL. Williamson, u. No
Lauchlin, Jr., D. w. Barker.
Henderson:-Peter Adrian, Martin
Fast.
Langdon City:-First Ward, HID.
ALERT, J. B. Boyd, John Mahon: Second
Ward, M. Kelly, Joseph Cleary, A. I.
Koehmstedt; Third Ward. f. w. Mclean
j. B. Relber,
Loam:-George w. Graves, Joseph
MoGauvran, Jr., Joseph McNeill.
Langdon: ALEX. Mcdonald, Joseph
Hamann, j. K. Hamilton.
Milton:-Gustav Brecke, Frank Del
ling.
Montrose. Fee, John Ward,
proxy by Geerge Weir.
Moscow:-John Veer, Frank c. Bauer,
proxy by John Veer.
Kartes, Peter Zettel, Louis Fischer.
Olga:-H j. Goff, j. Dupont, proxy
by 81. j. Golf. James Wakeford, J. B.
Beauchamp, Honore Beauchamp, Epl.
Reust, proxies by Jas. Wakeford. =
Osnabrock:- Wild, Thomas
Parker.
Storlie:-Eugene Burns, Nils Pearson
South Dresden:-I. Dawson, F. E..
Cameron, W. Il. Speckmann, proxy by /.
Dawson.
Trier:-John Helten proxy by Joseph
Perche.
The convention was again called TO
order by Chairman Boyd to hear the
report OF the committee appointed to
name delegates to the state conventions
at Fargo and Grand Forks. The list 81
delegates elected are as given below the
report OF the committee being unani-
mously adopted by the convention:
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-31

II you want 4 farm loan or make q
proof ON y0ur Homestead do not fail to
90 ALERT 4 Winter, they will save you
money.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-31

W. s. Millheim, Pa. saved the life OF
his little girl by giving her One Minute
Cough Cure when she was dying from
Group. 1t is the only harmless remedy
that gives immediate results 1t quickly
cures coughs, colds. bronchitis, grippe,
asthma and all other throat and luag
troubles. ~ e. McGruar.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-31

Ladies'! See the new inter-
lining, "Cordette;'' better than
hair cloth and only half the
price. Sold at Boyds.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-31

W. F. Gushing was busy man today
looking for his two youngest children,
who skipped out from home this morn
ing soon after breakfast and played
truant all day.-Fargo Forum.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-31
Paints! Paints!

We carry full and complete stock of
Paints, Varnishes. Brushes, eto The
pane T. L. Blood & Co.. on each pack
age is guarantee of the purity of our
paints.
MERCER & LAWN.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-31
To Fence Builders:

Best Galvanized Wire, &A On
psr 100 pounds ..0f.6O
I'd Quality GalyanizedWire Sd OK
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-31

Everything in our various de-
partments including:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-11
The Great Need Of Strong Congress
sional Candidate This Year.

To the Editor: Never before has there
been as imperative a need of strong
Democratic candidates as this year
Never before has there been an election
in which the personal equation-the abili-
ty and character of the candidate, counted
for as much. Never one in which earn
estness, fearlessness and high, strong
pure manhood were as essential. No
weakling, no trimmer, no compromiser
can lead other than to defeat.
Certainly not since 1876, if then, has
eloquence, strength on the stump, been
the power that it will be in this cam
pagn. No spouter of pinch beck elo-
quence, no chop logic, no meretricious de-
claimer will have straw's weight. What
is needed is that true eloquence which
convinces because it is born of convic-
ton, which inspires zeal because it comes
from a jealous heart
We have right here in this county-the
county named for Vance, the great leader
out of the bondage of negro rule in the
seventies-a man prominently fit and
deserving-a man whom the office sought
in 1898, and to whom it would inevitably
have gone had any nomination been made
The reasons that would then, without
doubt have led to his nomination are
more cogent now. He is stronger with
the people today than he was then. The
services of such a man are certainly no
less needed now than they were then.
Whether viewed from the standpoint
of fitness or deservedness, he is preemi-
nently the man for the place. His are
the qualities of uprightness and down
rightness that should be the first qualifi-
cation of a public servant in high place.
His hands are clean and his words are
clear. There is nothing dubious about
him in deed or creed. All know where
he stands and why. He is an. earnest
man and a fearless one. All these quail
ties give him strength with the people,
for they are qualities that they respect
and love. And. repeat, they are quail
ties that this year above all others are
essential in a candidate.
Major Shaw is the most effective stump
speaker in the district. He has the elo-
quence of conviction He convinces other
men because he is himself convinced. No
man did better or more telling work in
the last campaign. No one can better
arouse the people to the duties of their
manhood in this State
smaller, man might suffice for or
binary times. But these are not ordin-
airy times. The logic of events deserved
the nomination of that dauntess, un-
swerving tribune of the people-W. B.
Shaw.
AS one alive to the situation and with
the welfare of the State at heart, would
most earnestly urge his nomination for
Congress.
0. W. BLACKNALL.