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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-04
TOWN TALK.

Robert, 4-year-old son of Joseph
Lerch, AS Fourteenth street, is down
with scarlet fever.
The 1S-months old daughter of Mr..
end Mrs. Ernest Essler, of Davenport,
was seriously scalded Yesterday by
the overturning upon her little body
OF tub of boiling water.
The mailing department of the
Royal Neighbo of America, which
has been conducted in connection with
the Woodmen mailing department, is
to have quarters of it's own at 303
Twentieth street. Charles WALKER
will be in charge.
Maj. Joseph II. Willard, the new
United States engineer for the district
of Chicago, including the Hennepin
canal, assumed his duties today as
successor to Maj. William l. Mars ball,
who is ordered to New York. The in
coming and outgoing officials were
entertained Yesterday afternoon at a
luncheon in the Grand Pacific hotel,
Chicago, by the Chicago River I'm
provement association.
The Horne faction in the Daven-
port city council has made another
move TO embarrass Magistrate Joseph
LIE Claire in the performance of his
duties that he claims are officially his
by eason of his appointment by the
mayor and his confirmation by the
council-but Aid. Horne declares the
appointmeL will not hold, because
there was not a quorum at the meet
ing when Mr.. lie Claire's appointment
was submitted for confirmation. At
Wednesday evenings session of the
council Aid. Horne offered a resolu-
ton. which was adopted 6 to 2. in
s'ructiug Mayor Baker to try all state
cases presented before him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-04
BOY TAKES HIS LIFE.
Fred Schultz, Aged l9, Commits
Suicide at DaVen.
port.
PUTS BULLET IN HIS BRAIN.

Had Apparently Worried Over What Peo-
pie Had Said About Him-Shoots Him.
self While Seated In Chair John
Dede. Another Davenporter, Kills Him
self.
Fred Schultz, aged 10 years, ended
his life at his boarding place on West
ern avenue, Davenport, this morning
by sending a bullet from 32-calibre
revolver through his brain.
Schultz, who was employed by C.
Naeckel & Co., arose at his usual hour
this morning. WIFI seated in the
dining room awaiting the preparation
of breakfast, Schultz was heard to be
mumblin@ to himself Asked what
was trou bling him, he replied he in
tended getting even with people who
bad been talking about him. Then
borrowing a revolver from the son of
the boarding house keeper, Mrs.
Keuhl, Schultz seated himself in a
chair behind a stove and fired.
Another Takes Revolver Route.
John Dede, of Davenport. suicided
by shooting himself in the head with
a revolver. His body was found in
his bed in his home ON Western ave-
nne Tue sday night. 1t is thought he
had worried over financial matters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-04
Glorious News

Comes from DR.. d. b. Cargile. of
Washita, 1. L. He writes: -Four
bottles of Electric Bitters has cured
Mrs. Brewer of scrofula. which had
caused her great suffering for years.
Terrible sores would break out on her
head and face, the best doctors could
give no help. but her cure is complete
and her health is excellent" This
shows what thousands have proved
that Electric Bitters is the best puri-
fer known. It's the supreme remedy
for eczema, letter, salt rheum, ulcers,
boils and running sores. 1t stimu-
lates liver, kidneys and bowels. expels
poisons, helps digestion, builds up
the strength. Only so cents. Sold by
Hartz & Ullemeyer, druggists. Guar
anteed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-04
December Weather.

Observer j. NJ. Sherier's meteoro-
logical summary for Deem Der shows
the mean atmospheric pressure for
the month to have been 30.11; the
highest pressure 30.67 on the 18th.
and the lowest 29.10 on the 11th.
The mean temperature was 90. The
highest temperature was 81 on the
18th, and the lowest 3 below on the
S0th. The total precipitation was
2. 6S inches. There were IA clear
days, 9 partly cloudy, and cloudy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-04
OFFICIALS OF NEW ROAD.
Agents and Clerks at Different Points Are
Named.

Agents and Clerks at Different Points Are
Named.
j. A. Teeter, who was formerly
with the q at Thompson. H.. has
been named as ticket and freight
agent. telegraph operator. baggage
master and custodian of the D., r. L.
& n. w. at Princeton. NJ. f Airing
ton, of Moline, has been named for
the same duties At lie Claire. Both
have entered upon their duties. NJ.
S R'zer has accepted the position of
passenger and freight agent for the
company at Clinton, and expects to
commence work about the Sth of
this month. He will also have charge
Of the company's interests ut that end
of the line. X. 1. Scott, better known
as Rock Island" Scott, from his
long connection with the Rock Island
road, will be one of the new conduc-
tors of the new roa1.
+. A. Warrick, of Merritt, Ill sue
ceeds c. .. helms as night operator
at the Burlington office. Mr.. helms
becomes day operator in the D.. r. l..
& n. w, local Office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-04
A MYSTERY.
Search For Miss Nina Miller, of
Milan, Still Being Prose-
cuted.
VARIOUS THEORIES ADVANCED.

May Have Done Away With Herself in q
Fit of Dependency Over Ill Health =
Father of Missing Girl Is OF the Belief
That She Was kidnapped From Her
Room.
Thorough search of the surround
ing country and communication with
various towns have failed to develop
information that will in any way as
sist in explaining the strange disap-
pearance of Miss Nina Miller, of Mi
Ian. The people of the town are
much stirred over the case, and are
advancing different theories in their
endeavors to account for the mysteri-
Gus actions of the Young lady.
John Miller, her father, visited Rock
Island police headquarters yesterday,
Ieaving photograph of his missing
daughter with Chief Miller to aid in
the search, in which the local officers
are cooperating. Miss Miller was
auburn haired and rather attractive.
While of an unusually jovial nature.
and apparently in good spirits, it is
said her health was poor, aud the
gravest fears are that in a fit of de-
spondency she destroyed herself. pos
sibly jumping into the Hennepin
canal, in which there are several holes
made by the ice harvesters.
Some are inclined to the belief that
Miss Miller is temporarily deranged
and is wandering about. Following
this theory, parties yesterday secured
the country in the vicinity of Milan
in hopes of getting a clue, but in
vain.
And on top of this theorizing gossip
has a story 10 the effect that Miss Mil
Ter NAV have eloped, connecting the
name of a well known young man of
Milan, who is also reported missing
from home, with the affair.
Father Thinks Her kidnapped.
Mr.. Miller, in talking of the case
today, said after 4 thorough investi-
CATION, taking into consideration the
condition of the room, he was reason
ably satisfied his daughter had been
Kidnapped. He said he could not
think of his daughter killing herself
or going away without leaving some
word of explanation, as she had al
ways been happy and contented, her
every wish being gratilied. and the
most affectionate relations existed be-
tween every member of the family.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-04
DEATH OF CHARLES II. MOLD.
Disease Claims One OF JosIIn's Well Known
Young Men.

Disease Claims One OF JosIIn's Well Known
Young Men.
Charles ii. Mold died ut D O'clock this
morning of pulmonary troubles at the
home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Mold. in Joslin. aged IS years.
He was studying for n physician, and
had nearly completed course ut 4
college in Nashville. Tenn, when he
was compelled TO leave his books on
account OF failing health. He is sur
vived by his parents and three broth
ers. Henry, George and William, and
five sisters, Mrs. c. Buckley, Mrs.
Frank Singleman and Misses Mary,
Amanda and Elizabeth. lie was a
member of the Frlternal Tribunes.
The funeral services will be held at
St. Joseph's church in this city Satur-
day.
The funeral of the late George Will
liam Battles occurred from the resi-
de2ce ut 1011 Second avenue, at 9
o'clock this afternoon. Rev. G. o.
McCulloch, of the First NJ. E. church,
officiated. and the choir rendered
hymns. The pallbearers were Harry,
Charles and William Battles, and
Ennis. Arthur and William SPaulding.
Interment was at Chippiannock.
The funeral of George Cleland was
held today from Knox's undertaking
parlors at 10 O'Clock, to the First
Baptist church, Rev. e. B. Simons
officiating. The pallbearers were
Ferdinand Davis. e. B. Dempsey,
r. q. Summers. w. b. Petit. Thomas
Campbell, j. j. kahlke% Interment
was made at Chippiannock.
In accordance with instructions
from a brother in Philadal phia, the
body of William Hapford, the travel
ing musician who died at St. Anthony's
hospital Monday, will be inferred at
Chippiannock cemetery tomorrow
morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-04
BALL OF THE BLUE COATS.
Big Attendance Expected at the Dance
Tonight.


All is in readiness for the police
mems ball tonight. 1t will be an
event of events. A reward has been
offered for the name of any citizen
shown ticket who refused to pur-
chase. Everybody is going to be
there. In order to accommodate the
crowd, Turner and Armory halls have
been engaged. Two orchestras will
shave notes. The city council and
Chief Miller and the entire bunch of
1.-The finest" will be there when the
band begins to play. and will remain
until the finish. The grand march
will be feature. The proceeds of the
dance will be used to purchase team
for the ambu' ance.
1t was reported late this afternoon
that Chief Miller had positively
consented to lead the grand march.
Detective j. H. Fender will be master
of ceremonies, and will contribute q
novel feature. with calcium light
effects, entitled, "Alone With Myself"
Another novel sketch will occur at
2:30 a m, in which Officer Writ will
appear as Little Eva" and Officer Bar
new McCabe as 'Uncle Tom" Mr.. Nc
Cabe later will render with great force,
accompanied bya bass horn and snare
drum, I'm Glad / Met You, Mary"
Capt. Wesley Giles is down for turn
at sylph dancing. Charley Moody
will look oily. Andy Etzel has given
his promise that he will perform his
celebrated contortionist act. Dennis
Mccarthy will throw out his chist. !"
Officers Henry. Baker and William Eber-
hart will give series of artistic pos
inn-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-04

At the annual meeting of Fort Arm
strong chapter, Daughters of the
American Revolution, at the home of
Mrs. F. w. Bahnsen, officers were
elected as follows:
Regent-Mrs. Frank Mixter.
Vice Regent-Mrs. G. c. Carter.
ecretary-Mrs. A. III. McCandless.
Treasurer-Miss Mary Dart.
Registrar-Mrs.E f. w. Hurst.
Historian-Mrs. G.. A. Rose.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-04

"A young man came into our store
yesterday suffering from a severe at
tack of cramp collie" writes B. F.
Hess, miller and general merchant,
Dickey's Mountain, Pa. He had
tried various home remedies without
relief. As had used Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy,
1 gave him a dose and soon brought
him out all right. l never saw a fell
low so rejoiced." Sold by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-04
He Fooled the SurReona.

All doctors told Renick Hamilton,
of West Jefferson, Ohio, after suffer
ing Is months from rectal Fistula, he
would die unless a costly operation
was performed; but he cured him self
with five boxes of Bucklen's Arnica
SalvE, the surest pile cure on earth,
and the best salve in the world. 25
cents box. Sold by Hartz & Ulle-
MEYER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-04
CONDITION is IMPROVING.
But MIR. Roberts Is Yet Unable to Tell How
He Was Hurt.

Chances for the recovery of Simeon
Roberts, of Buffalo Prairie, are more
hopeful today. At times he revives
to a state of semi-consciousness, and
seems to understand questions put AT
him, to which he answers either yes
or no. but as yet his family has been
unable to learn from him the manner
in which he received his wound.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-04

1 want to let the people who suffer
from rheumatism and sciatica know
that Chamberlain Pain Balm re-
lieved me after q number of other
medicines and doctor had failed. 1t
is the best liniment have ever known
of. J. A. DodgeD, Alpharetta, Ga.
Thousands have been cured of rheu-
matism by this remedy. One aPpli-
cation relieves the pain. For sale BY
all druggists. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-04
Visitation Academy.

Academy of the Visitation. conduct
ed 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, 1900-01-04
Licensed to Wed.
Half the ills that man is

Half the ills that man is heir to
come from indigestion. Burdock
Blood Bitters strengthens and tones
the stomach; makes indigestion i'm
possible. For sale by Marshall &
Fisher, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-04

j. A. Lambert. of Rachel. n. C e.,
writes: Il heartily endorse Foley's
Kidney Cure. 1t does what you claim
it will do. and there is nothing equal
10 it. and thank you for the good it
has done me-" All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-04

Arnold's Bromo Celery cures head
aches; 10, Is and 80 cents Reiss'
irug store, ---
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-04

CA SToR EA.
Bears the II iHe kiho Io1 hats AaalS BoagE
ss' q &WAzzzSx
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-13
SORRELLS THE SENDER. ]"
He Succeeded in Putting Three Crim-
 inals on he Road to the Pen.

Circuit Judge 4. B. Grace and Prosecuting Attorney w. B. Sorrells returned Wednesday from Star City, Lincoln county, where they attended circuit court during the past week. The heaviest docket in two years was disposed of Every violator brought Up was convicted. Thus it
 will be seen that Prosecuting Attor- ney SorrelIs failed to let any guilty party escape. Tbirty-six true bills were returned by the grand jury at cost of $36.
 Three men were sent to the peni- tentiary. They arr: Lee Lias, a ne- gro, who marked a cow with intent to steal. He was given one year. John 1rgin5 another negro, sent up for two years for forging school warrants. He is the negro impli- cated in the case of J. F. U5sery, a negro school teacher, who was ar- rested in Pine Bluff several weeks ago on the same charge, but, being unable to secure proof that hs was gailty, tte court released him. Jesse Newton, negro. was given five years for stealing horse. c. Ridgeway, d young man aged IT years, was fined $50 for ex- hlbiting obscene pictures on g slate in the presence of several young ladies. RidgeWay was a scholar at the school where the act, which cost the $50, was committed. Marshall Slayton was fiaed $40 on misde- meanor offense.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-13
BOER WAR ABOUT ENDED.
President Kruger Has Arrived at
 Lorenzo Marques.
Lorerzo Marquez, Sept. 15. ' President Kruger arrived here last
B9ER EXISTENCE BROKEN.

Washington, Sept 12-The tol- lowing dispatch has been received by the War Department from the United States army officer who accompanied the Boers in their campaigns as military observer:
 '.Lorerzo Marquez-EYents have required the departure of attaches from the Transvaal Request in. structions. REIeH4ANN. J
 This message is interpreted at the department to mean the complete collapse of the Boer resistance to England. Capt. Reichmand has been cabled permission to start at once for the United States.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-13
 Little Att entIonS.

If husbands only realized what the little attentions mean to their wives there would be many happier unions. It Is not the cost of a gift that makes it precious to the recipient. A tiny bunch of violets brought home at night beto- kens the thought given to her even while business occupies his attention. the most trif1ing souvenir of wedding or birthday anniversary becomes a sentiment underlying it's proffering. Women may be foolish. they may be all heart and very little reason, but the man who understands their nature and caters to it is the one who stands higher in their estimation than the one who acts as though all they cared about was material comfort given with any sort of brusquerie.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-13
Message in His Nostrii.

A natlye runner engaged in carrying dispatches was recently captured by the Boers. A thorough search from head to foot revealed no trace of any papers, and he was released. He had a dispatch, however. which he eventually delivered in safety. It was inclosed in a quill, and the Kaffir had secreted it In one of his nostrils.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-13

Mir. R. William Barton, genial and popular drummer of Louisville, Ky, is in the city calling on Lis trade. Mir. Barton has been Ct ming to Pine Bluff for fifteen years and hos many friends here.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-13
Never Rode 8 Wheel.

Mir. Pope of Boston, who has made millions out of the manufacture of bi- cycles. has never learned to ride a wheel himself. Nevertheless he is fa- miliar with every part of the "bike." :" from the smallest nut to the largest oar.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-13

Prof M D. McNeill returned yeg- terday from Magnolia. where he spent vacation with relatives and old friends. He will resume his duties as music teacher in the public scho 9ls here next Monday and also handle 8 nriYat te class.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-13

Miss Ida Mccain returned yester- day afternoon from Hot Springs, where che visited friends for few weeks. She was accompanied by Miss Maud Goxa. of Hot Sprir gs, who will be her guest for few W Maeka
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-13

Dr. and Mrs. ]. D. Loetzerieh and son, Frank, who were expected to arrive home today from Hot Springs, will return Friday, having been de- layed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-13

Miss Cora Mitchell. who was the guest of Misses Vicie and Jessie Har- rtll in this city for the pa several weeks, returned to her Memphis home Wednesday afternoon. She made many friends hete, who will always welcome her.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-13

Prof R. L. Benton of Mt. Sterling, Ky, arrived. in the city last night, and will this winter teach Greek and Latin in the high school here. He is late of the faculty of the Central Uni versitv of Richmond, Ky.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-13

Miss Mary Voss will arrive in the city Saturday from Fa teyile, Ark |, to teach in the phLlie schools here during the winter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-13

Everything cheaper here If stock and prices and would be clean week You would get mad with other stoekeepers talk you about selling goods The fault yours don't and buy goods here where dollar will buy much and $2oo will in other other Some people tell they don't understand how sell cheap We either have just got in that habit and can't quit.
 TIE RACKET,
 Money Savers to You
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-13

Miss Ella Howell, the pretty 'daugh- ter of Mir. aud Mrs. E .. Howell, has been qnite sick for the past few days. We are pleased to state that she Is somew hat better today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-13

Prof. J. H. Witberspotsn returned yesterday from several weeks' Va- cation spent with relatives at Mdr- freesboro, Tenn. His family will re. turn home in few weeks.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-13

Miss Minnie Byrd of Camden is wis. iting her brother, Mir. Dick Byrd. aud family here.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-13
PANTS SALE NO. }.

Simply Phenomenal Our Manufacturers Outlet the city by Never before has such sashng prices been Reliable Merchandise Goods duplicated elsewhere for double the money saving of 5 50 per guaranteed on every dollar purchased from
 This opportunity that be equaled store To be convinced aud look No goods
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-13

Capt. ". H. Wright visited Little Rock yesterday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-13

] 0ST-A bunch of small keys. Finder will A- be rewarded by returning same to this office. 305
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-13

KH11LE SELL OR TRADE one combination
 w mare six years old, guaranteed sound. Apply ID. M. Schober. Is6 Main street. aAl
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-13

-FOUR BOARDERS WANTRD--Nice rooms. | clean beds, rates S16.0J per month Mrs. Davenport, HOO East 5th Ave, 885
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-13

E0R RENP-A large and neatly furnished bed room Apply at No. 3l6 East Second avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-13

Lot 653, Extra fine Cassimere pants. all wool. others sell at Stoo S2.25| pants. really worth S3.25, now V@ %O
 Lot 4707, Brown striped woolen pants, win ter wei ght. extra bargain at @a Z0I S2.75, now V
 Lot 4450. Grey dotted, something vsrv dressy, cant De bought for less Gg on than 300, our price Vss ~
 Lat 4726, Brown fancy cheviot, reg-Gf EE ular price S2s50 our price now VesC1
 Lot 47a3 all wool plaid Gassimere G9 2S pants, former price S2 75, now Vt'CS
 Lot 9660. Tan plaid pants. ex xsra G5 on fine quality S3 % value. now Vss0O
Mesa free press., 1900-06-08
r. g. DUN & cos REPORT FOR
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.

The most conspicuous feature of
general trade the past month has been
the transition 70 natural range of
prices for chief materials of industry
to meet changed conditions after a
time of extraordinary buying. The
volume of business il of course that OF
the between season character, A
large excess Of merchandise exports
over imports still continues and rail
road earnings returns show business
offered transportation companies much
in excess of {. year ago.
In our immediate district conditions
have not changed materially since our
last resume. Corn, b4ans and b-ets
are doing we'll, hut need foggy June
to help mature the crop. Hay is low
err and in good supply.
Oranges are moving freely for this
time of the year, and Eastern lenlon
market is active. Citrus fruit chip
ments for season have reached 49,
900 carloads. Outlook for lemon
grower is unusually good. Summer
crop promises to be large one and of
superior quality. It is predicted that
prices will range high, with a quick
market,
The deciduops fruit crop Of South
ern California will be below normal,
owing to condition of peach and prqHe
trees. These trees, while IN many
instances bearing a bountiful crop of
fruit, have failed to leaf out. The
crop of course cannot mature without
foliage protection. The peach crop in
most localities locks like Q total fail
ure, Apricots run very hight in un-
irrigated districts, in irrigated dis
tricts, from medium to full crots re-
ported,
Bean market is slow but very firm.
No movement in dried fruits. Can
ners are getting ready to begin busi :
pess. it is impossible to determine
how prices vii! run.
Failures for May, nine, liabilities
$4,000, assets SIS, 900; for same month
in 1899, thirteen, liabilities $37, 900
assets $4,000,
Mesa free press., 1900-06-08

-ss<s.s 49,
Tempe is now Oh the right track to
soon rid itself Of the scarlet .fssef
VII oh has been prevailing soa greater
or iess esssns eyer ,;s ! sinps lsst EeseP-
Der. At the pessing Fl u town q.
cornell last night the mayor wase seivsshil
full power TO doseverythins necessary,
to bring about the conditions desired,
and until such time as ie may Be con.
sidered absolutely safe, no public
meetings of''any natars win / be per-
.mlit.ed within che limits q ths ~ ~
poration. This morntne tas pastors
of the various churches Asaa i meet
ing Ut which the action taken ~ the
council was unapimoasiy endorse9
and resolution was sdopted to che
effect that until further notice. BE-
given there will be no.seryiees In tny
of the churches. The sttietest 1t
quarantine regalations will be main
tanned and every other precAution will
be taken to prevent the spreAd sf the
disease.-News, y ~