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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-09

who are injured by the use of coffee
Recently there has been placed in all
the grocery stores a new preparation
called Grain-O, made of pure grains.
that takes the place of coffee. The
most delicate stomach receives it
without distress, and but few can tell
it from coffee. II does not cost over
as much. Children may
drink it with great benefit. Is cents
and 25 cents per package. Try it.
Ask for Grain-O.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-09
STARVING WIFE'S APPEAL,
Husband Arrested, She Threatens to XIII
Family II Condition Is Not Relieved.

Mrs. William Goebel, living in East
Moline, is in deplorable straits. She
is utterly destitute and has threatened
to take the life of her five children and
of herself if no aid is given her. Will
liam Goebel, her husband, was ar
rested Tuesday for drunkenness and
fined Wednesday 81 and costs. We'd
nesday night he was again arrested
for being drunk and was lodged in the
station. He was to have taken home
some meat to the family, who have
been starving several weeks for want
of his care for them, according to
Mrs. Goebers statement. In a letter
to Chief Kitti' sen, Mrs. Goebel said:
If no assistance comes | will kill US
all, for we can't live this way. 1t is
easier to take life than it il to starve
to death. Please do call to our assis-
lance. l beg this of you kindly, for
otherwise the town will have us to
bury"
Goebers fine was remitted. lie was
allowed to return home, promising to
do better in the future in caring for
his family.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-09
SEASON IS A SUCCESS
High School Athletic Association
Attains Good Results
First Year.
FINE PROSPECTS FOR THE FUTURE.

Money In the Treasury, and Plans Being
Made Which Inscre Many Interesting
Out Door Events-GirIs DsvotIng Them
selves to BasketbaII-Literary Society
Has Its First Meeting.
The mem bers of the Rock Island
High School Athletic association are
Justly elated over the results of the
first year and the prospects for the
future. Its affairs have been so well
conducted under the guidance of
Principal Darby that the association,
after liquidating all its Indebtedness,
has in the treasury 500 with which to
dcfray the expenses that are usually
incurred at the outset of the sea-
son. There are 120 mem bers-
both sexes-in the organization.
1t has been placed on a sound
basis, and expects to cut even a larger
figure in tri-city athletics than it did
the first year of It's existence. OF the
seven football games played last fall,
the High school boys lost but two
a record they feel they have reason to
be proud of. They have a strong
footb ball team, but it will be further
; trengthened.
and tennis teams is under considera-
ton. While the boys are talking
baseball, the girls are devoting them
selves to basketball, having three
teams among their number, and are
furnishing some really lively contests.
CLYDE Porter is president of the asso
citation, Tom Clark vice president,
Miss Grace Stafford secretary,
Pollard baseball manager and Will
Collins track manager. The con-
stituLion provides that those eligi-
BILE to membership must first have
attained a certain standing in their
studies. In this way there is an in
ducement for the young folks to apply
themselves to their books. The Off
GERS are elected for six months. Each
election change in all offices is adj
vised in order that all may be given
opportunity To have the little practi-
cal experience afforded in business
methods.
First Meeting.
The Philomathean society of the
High school held its first meeting last
night at the school. The mem bers of
the Athenian society, the other High
school literary organization, were the
guests. The program, most happy
and ENJOYABLE affair, was as follows:
Inaugural address. President Charles
Dack; piano solo, Paula Harms; ora
ton on Moody, Miss Grace Stafford;
recitation, Abbie Hitler; paper, Tom
Totten and Joe Worker; vocal solo,
Halle McCrory; cornet solo, Alma
Holt.
An entertainment will be given here
by the Lake Forest University Mando-
lin and Glee club March 30 under the
auspices of the senior class of the High |
school. The club is highly recon-
mended from all parts of the country
and its performance here will be a rare
treat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-09
Visitation Academy.

Academy of the Visitation. conduct
cd by the sisters of the Visitation
2939 Fifth avenue, Rock Island. The
academic, preparatory and kinder
ten departments of the new academy
are now opened to Students.
Superior advantages in music. art,
elocution, physical culture and the
languages.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-09

Taxes Due.
Taxes for the year 1899 are due.
Parties having personal tax and no
real estate will be expected to make
immediate payment. The penalties
pres cribed by the statute will be en-
forced for nonPayment of personal
taxes after notification by postal card
or otherwise. Office with Hull & Co,
real estate and insurance agents,
Room p, Mitchell d Lynde building.
CHARLES BOWERS,
Township Collector.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-09

Sealed proposals will be received at
the city clerks office, Rock Island,
Ill, until Monday, March 10, 1900, at
) O'Clock p. m, for the erection of a
levee warehouse. Plans and specifi-
cations on file at the city clerk s
office.
Rock Island, H., March s, 1900.
ii. e.. SCHAFFER,
City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-09

Eugene J. Hall, the poet and pub
Usher, says that one dose of Foley's
Honey and Tar restored his voice
when hoarseness threatened TO pre-
vent his lecture at Central Music hall,
Chicago. OF all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-09
The Best salve In the World

is Banner Salve. 1t is made from a
prescription by a world wide known
skin specialist, and is positively the
most healing salve for piles, burns,
scalds. ulcers, running sores and all
skin diseases. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-09
.ST|RS UP LIE CLAIRE.
Mrs. Abbie w. Gould Speaks
There Under Trying Cir
cumstanceS.
APPEARS AT THE TOWN HALL.

Accomm odations Provided by the Mayor
After She Had Been Denied Use of
Church, and She Has a Policeman FOR
Protection "A Large Gathering Enter
taIned by the Moline Lady.
Mrs. Abbie Walker Gould, Moline's
author and poet, encountered
strange experience in giving n reading
of her works at LeClaire the other
night. The result, however, was &C.
cidedly plimentary to the lady,
for she succeeded in entertaining her
audience in highly pleasing manner,
and the people of that village have a
high regard for her.
Mrs Gould is alone responsible for
explaining her advanced ideas to the
people of LeClaire, but this was not
accomplished before she met with
more than one disappointment, and
trough her determination was the
lecture given. The original date set
was Feb. IS. She had made all ar
engagements for the use of the Pres
byterian church; the pastor had re-
ceived her kindly, and assured her
that every effort would be made to
make her visit the night of the lee
ture most cordial one. Mrs. Gould
was consi ierably dismayed, however,
to receive n letter from the pastor the
dav the lecture was set for, inform
ing her that the trustees had decided
that she could not have the use of the
church. He went on to state that the
deacons had asccrtained that Mrs.
Gould was an ardent advocate of the
doctrine of Christian science and
spiritualism, and on that ground she
was denied the privilege of using the
church.
Assisted by Mayor.
This aroused Mrs. Gould and no
doubt disappointed many of her
friends who had arranged to attend
the lecture. She was determined to
talk to LeClaire people, however, and
set about arranging a new date. The
mayor of LeClalre gave her every en-
couragement, Offering her the town
hall with steam heat and policeman
thrown in for one dollar. She accepted
this, and entertained one of the larg-
est and most orderly gatherings that
has assembled in LeClaire for some
time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-09
Mrs p McCUsKER.
An Experienced Dressmaker's opinion.

Galesburg- III. Nov. :. 1881 took a course
OF lessons in the Diamond Garment Cutting
school and can say that am well pleased.
have been following dTeSsmaking several
yea >, and have used other systems of cutting
but find that the diamond Garment Cutter is
the best of all / can heartily Recommend the
system perfect guide in the matter of cut
ting Dir sseS, and in fact garments of every
description. / am respectfully.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-09
Going Down Hill.

People suffering from kidney dis
ease feel gradual but steady loss
of vitality They should lose no time
in trying Foley's Kidney Cure. 1t is
guaranteed. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-09
Saved Three Times Price of Tuition.

Galcshurg. Ill. Nov. l. 1871 took a course
in the Diamond Garment Getting school "a year
ago and consider IL an opportunity no lady can
afford TO let 90 by. have saved three times
the price OF tuition in the last year by being
able to do my family sewing. Yours respect
fully, Mrs. A. K GREENE,
40 North Street West.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-09
Recommends system and People.

Galesburg. Ill. Nov. s. 1s99.-Ths is TO certj-
fy that one year ago took lessons in tue use
of the Diamond Garment Cutter and can say
that I believe that the system Is as near per-
feet as can be made have cut and fitted and
made dresses ever since learning. and can con-
ScientiOuSly recommend this system and also
the people who representing IL at this
place. / am yours truly.
Mrs u NcCTSEFR
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-09

Too many people lose valuable time
in perimenting with coughs and
cold cures. They should take Foley's
Honey and Tar before it is too late.
All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-09
WE CURE WHEN OTHERS FAIL.
Chronic
Nervous and Private
Diseases
of Both Sexes.
Consultation Free.

Threatened
Scrofula Blood Kidney
Debility
ocele VI
should We
urge
q
able by
Is
Best o and
ONLY Durable Cases Taken. # you cannot call write
HOURS 20 3 M q p
Mccullough Building, Ia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-09

Lines east of Peoria carry through
coaches and sleeping cars on night
trains to principal cities.
M. A. PATTERSON.
Gen1 Pass. Agent,
Rock Island, Ill
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-19
SWEPT BY A TORNADO.
Two Persons Reported Killed and Four In
iured and Many Buildings De-
molished In Kansas.

Kansas City, Mo-, April ia Jour
nal special from Wichita, Has, says
storm approaching a tornado in pro-
portions is reported from near Win
field, between here and Newton and in
the vicinity west of Clearwater. Two
deaths are reported. Wires are down
and names and particulars are unob-
tainable at ten o'clock tonight.
At Putnam it is said that several
houses were blown down and four peo-
pie seriously injured. Word was
brought by passengers on the south
bound Santa Fe passenger train that
two persons were killed, but it is i'm
possible to confirm this at ten o'clock
tonight. The telephone and teie-
graph wires were rendered useless by
the winds, and all attempts to reach
affected points have proven of no
avail.
West of Clearwater, in the country
northeast of Adams. on the Engle-
wood branch of the Santa Fe railroad,
it is reported that strip of country
i've miles long was swept by storm
az six o'clock this evening, and sew
eral farm houses, barns and 9th ar
buildings were blown down. No casual
ties are reported from there.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-19
HEAVY PROPERTY TRANSFER.
One hundred Thousand Acres of
Hardwood Land and Sixty Miles
of Railroad Change Hands.

Cleveland, o., April 16.-A heavy
transfer of property in the upper
peninsula of Michigan was quietly
completed in this city Saturday. At
torney John N. Duffy, of Chicago, rep
resenting several Chicago capitalists,
purchased and took over All the inter-
ests of a number of well-kncwn Cleve-
land and New York parties, including
Secretary of State John Hay, Dan Il.
Wells, Fayette Brown, G. A. Otis and
others, in the Munsing Land Co. and
the Munslng Hallway Co. One hundred
thousand acres of hardwood land and
60 miles of railroad in operation from
Munsing Bay to Little Lake passed
into Chicago hands by the transfer.
large sum, said to be in the vicin-
ity of $1,000, 900, was paid over. As the
transfer was entirely harmonious no
radical change in either the manage
ment or policy OF the railroad or land
company is expected,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-19
COAL IN SPITZBERGEN.
A Skip's Cargo of 1t Taken to Norway
from the Land That
Nobody Owns.

Until recently no one has ever found
reindeer or anything else on Spitzber-
gen that could give value to this great
arctic region. Perhaps this is the rea-
son why none of the European govern
ments has never thought it worth
while to assert ownership over Spitz-
bergen. But a cargo of coal lately ar
rived in Norway from Spitzbergen and
this fact may give these bleak northern
islands greater value in the opinion of
Europe.
On the shores of Icefiord, one of the
largest indentations on the west side
of Spitzbergen. Norwegian seal hunt
er, Capt. Zakarassen, has discovered a
large deposit of excellent coal. He
says the veins are thick, the coal is of
good quality and being at the seashore
it may be conveniently mined. He has
proven that there is something in his
story by bringing a shipload of the
commodity to Norway, and it is expect
ed the coal will be mined if for no other
purpose than to supply fuel to the con-
sidera BILE number of steamers and
yachts which visit Spitzbergen every
summer. If the deposits are extensive
and rich Spitzbergen coal may come to
have some economic Importance. The
ports of northern Russia and Norway
import great deal of coal and it would
be really easier for them to carry it
from Spitzbergen than from England.
The question of the ownership of
Spitzbergen has been discussed in Eu-
ropean newspapers for some time. Eng
land is willing that Norway should
take the region, but there would be
opposition, on paper at least, to rails
ing the Russian or German flag there.
If the coal is an economic success it
is not likely that Spitzbergen will much
longer be an outcast among the lands
of the world, but will be annexed by
some government. 1t is really becom-
ing important that some authority
should be extended over that region.
Tourists visit it every summer and
they will eXterminate everything big
enough to shoot in course of few
years unless their propensities ara
curbed.-N. Y. Sun.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-19
RECEPTION TO GEN. GOMEZ.
Preference shown for the BLACK
Party Leads to Trouble in Sam
tiagO de Cuba.

Santiago de Cuba, April 16.-The re-
ception rendered to Gen. Maxine Go
mez yesterday, on his way to San
Domingo, caused great excitement, ow-
ing to the efforts of the white and
black parties to obtain the first recog-
milton. The black party, represented
by the Cubano Libre, which continues
occasional publication in defiance of
the orders of the authorities who had
directed its suppression, sent a tug to
meet the steamer Maria Herrera, at
Quarantine, and succeeded in inducing
Gen. Gomez to accompany them. Mean
time another ting, carrying the civil
governor, Gen. Castillo, the mayor and
other officills representing the domi-
nant white party, was entirely ignored
by Gomez.
The black party, highly elated, took
the guest 10 the landing, where an inn
mense crowd gathered on the frail pri-
waite wharf of local boat club. This
collapsed, and many were thrown into
the water, one man being drowned.
The official party declined to recog-
nize Gen. Gomez in consequence Of his
recognition of the black party, and
there is considerable excitement.
When the procession passed through
the city without either civil governor
or mayor, rioting was narrowly avert
ed by the vigorous action of the po-
lice under American officers. 1ester-
day afternoon all the clubs gave recep-
tions TO Gen. Gomez, but the white
party refused 10 attend any OF them.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-19
WARM WEATHER I'm ALASKA.
Navigation Will Open Two or Three
Weeks Earlier Than Usual
Typhoid at Cape Nome.

Victoria, B. c., April 16.-Arrivals
from the north state that the warm
weather is breaking up winter trails
and the river is open in many places
Navigation will open two or three
weeks earlier than usual. Highwater
Hooded the mines at Dominion and
Hunker creeks.
Inspector Strickland, of the mount
ed police, has arrived from the north
to raise an additional so men for the
Strathcona horse for service in South
Africa.
Advices from Nome state that dur
ing the winter typhoid fever has, ragged
there. There have been 80 deaths from
the disease and 800 cases. 1t is also
stated that many persons persisted on
the way from Dawson to Nome.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-19
Harry WeIuon Improxing.

Cincinnati, April 16.-The condition
of Harry NJ. Weldon, sporting editor of
the Enquirer, is very encouraging. His
voice is coming back gradually and
gives every promise of being restored.
He will De taken to his home at Cir
O., on Tuesday.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-19
A Sure indication

The sweet young wife looked out of
the window.
The sign of spring was gone. There
was no sunshine. An hour agone one
would have sworn that spring was
came. A blizzard dashed the world.
'.I'll bet ten cents" she murmured
SHAT George took off his winter fan
nels this morning" -Syracuse Herald.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-19
He Had Children.

"'Ah, me, how the years do slip away!'
exclaimed an elderly widow from New
Orleans when she met last week for
the first time in many years a we'll
known Washingtonian, who had been
friend of her girlhood. "And havl
you any children, colonel?"
''Yes, madam" replied the colonel,
with courtly bow, three by my sec
ond wife's first husband. ~" shing-
ton Post
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-19
Trial of Col. CoIsOu.

Frankfort, KY, April 16.-On Tues
day the trial of ex-Congressman David
G. Colson, the surviving principal in
the Colson-Scott duel of January 16,
in which Lieut.. Etherbert Scott, Chas
Julian and Luther w. Demaree were
killed and several others were injured,
will be commenced
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-19
Stomach
Troubles
In Spring

Are THAT BILIOUS FEELING, bad taste
in the mouth, dull headache, sleep
lessness, poor appetite.
No matter how careful you are
about eating, every thing you take into
your stomach turns sour, causes dis
tress, pains and unpleasant gases.
Don't you understand what these
symptoms-signals of distress-mean?
They are the cries of the stomach
for help! 1t is being overworked. 1t
needs the peculiar tonic qualities and
digestive strength to be found only in
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-19
WayIaid and Murdered.

Kokomo, Ind, April 16.-Last even
ing John H. Walker, who recently
moved his family here from Kentucky,
was waylaid and murdered. He was
met on the railroad west of town by \
woman and two men. Walker was
kicked to death, dying shortly after
he was carried home.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-19
HOODS
SARSAPARILLA

The best stomach and blood rene
dies known to the medical profession
are combined in the medicine, and
thousands of grateful letters telling
its cures prove it to be the greatest
medicine for all stomach troubles ever
yet discovered.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-19
Sartorfal Wit.

Jack-Did you know that Jones. the
tailor. asked Miss Swell to marry him I
Dick-So? What did she say?
'She gave him fitting answer"
"What was it?"
''She told him he was cut out"
sand that ended it, I suppose?"
"Hes, he didn't press his suit fur.
ther."-Detroit Free Press.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-19
Charged with EmbezzIement

San Francisco, April 15.-After elud.
ing detection for over a year, Alonzo
Fisher, formerly trusted employee OF
the Armour Packing Co., at Kansas
City, has been arrested here on in.
formation from that city charging
him with embezzlement
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-19
A Strange Stream,

One of the strangest streams in the
world is in East Africa. 1t flows in the
direction of the sea, but never reaches
it. just north of the equator. and when
only few miles from the Indian ocean.
it flows into desert, where it suddenly
and completely disappears.-N, Y. Sun.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-19
Joseph HI. Choate an Ii. ID.

Edinburgh, April 15.-The UNIVERSE
ty here conferred the degree of LII.
D., on Joseph II. Choate, the United
Stete ambassador to Great Britain.
He was given most hearty reception
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-19

a device designed to prevent parsons
or things from being daubed by fypa-
per consists of light frame for the
sheet, with curved, rundown wire
handles crossing the sheet, which may
be SuSnended if desired.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-19
Rather Sugrestiye,

Mrs. Airtight-Now l wonder if that
Mis- Jones meant for to insult me?
Airtight-What did she say?
'Why, when l took back my borry Of
sugar she asst NE if I'd ever read Meas
ure for Measure. N Y. Journal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-19
The Race for Wealth.

Hurry and worry often go together.
People who are engaged in feverish
race for wealth, success or position. in
terrupted only by an equally desperate
and anxious pursuit of pleasure. can
hardly enjoy the blessings of an equable
temperament.-Leisu Hours
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-19
Banana Dealers Organize.

Chicago, April 15.-The name of the
new corporation organized by the
banana dealers in this city, Friday
night, is the National Banana Jobbers
and Importers association.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-19
EIenh nnfs KiileO in Africa.

There are annually killed in Africa
a minimum of $4,000 elephants, yield
ing the production of a quantity of raw
ivory, the selling price of which is S4,
200. OOO.-Chicapo Tribune.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-19
An Essential.

Woulo-be Writer-What do you con-
slider the most important qualification
for a beginner in literature?
Old Hand-A small appetite.-N. Y.
World.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-19
His Improvement.

Askins-How is your cold to-day?
Cof1in-Much better, thank you.
cough only all the time now, while be-
fore I had to stop coughing every now
and then, in order to cough.-Judge
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-19
wheat .,Rices Advancing.

Santiago de Chill, April 16.-In con-
sequence of the poor crops, wheat
prices are advancing and the situation
will allow large importation from Cali
fcrnia.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-19
Stole the Easter Offering.

Toronto, Ont, April 16.-Burglars
last night dug through the nine-inch
brick wall of the Walt of St. Simon
brick vault of the vault of ST. Simon's
stole S1,175, the Easter offering.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-19
A Poor Examination,

Tommy-Paw, what does Shakes
peare mean by Infinite vGriety?"
Mr.. Figg-Continuous vaudeville
Indianapolis Journal.