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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-25
COUNTY OF STAFFORD. To witt

TO WALTER wAMsLEY. sheriff of said
County
hereby command you Ia summon A. y.
GREEN, IL tO be- found In your district, 10 hp-
pear 40 Stafford G.. H.. in said county on the
18th DAY OF October. liHu. before me, or such
other Justice Of the said county as may thch
Toe there 10 try this warrant 20 answer lhe
complaint of Dr. b Halcs, upon claim Tor
money. Tor the sum of 50. due 10y bond ana
On ana there make return of this warrant.
Affidavit having necn made ana hich that
the plaintiffs clam is just ana That the dc-
PENDANT 4 j Green. is u nonresident OF the
State OF Virginia he Is ordered i0 appear nc
stafford G. u. within httcon days after due
publication hereof tO protect ms interest IN
thssuit
Given under my hand thi, Sird day of Au-
gust. l.fO.
au@j.wtws r. ". BRYAN, j. J..
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-25

THE statement that this has been
the " hottest August" on record will
be accepted with more credulity than
some of the campaign kilograms.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-25

gruf, powerful and designing, holds
aloft the sword which, if it ever
comes, must be the one to cut asunder
great Eoglsnd and her vast posses
siOps.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-25

One.third more main land can be
seeded in a day with the Superior Disc
Drill than with any other style Drill
on the market
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-25

THE shirt%sist man will be ostra.
cised if he doesn't scream like loco.
motive whenever he sees a mouse.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-25

Satisfied that there are now sufficient
American troops in China. the War
Department has directed that the troops
on the transport Meade be sent from
NaQasaki on arrival there TO Manila.
All other troops en- route TO China. age
gregating about 900, will be sent to
Minila.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-25
THE SITUATION IN CHINA.

A Shanghai dispatch says the En-
press Dowager and Prince Tuan nave
been captured,
Americans can hold their own in
China. and General Ohaifee is not III
need Of reinforcements.
Germany, it is reported, Is preparing
to make San Francisco a point for the
shipment of military supplies TO China
President Mckinley and Secretary
Root have extended congratulations TO
General Chaffee upon his recent sue
cesses in China.
In the fighting before the imperial
palace the American preached three
gates. Captain Reilly and five privates
OF Battery +. Fifth Artillery were kill.
ed and sixteen wounded.
News from Japanese sources Is TO the
effect that three prominent Cinnamon
were executed by order Of the Empress
DoWsger, and that the Emperor did not
accompany the Douager In her flight
from Pekin.
A chaotic condition exists in Pekin.
The allies have captured all but the i'm
psrial palace. and expect to get that, TOO.
Wednesday 1900 Americans attacked
the imperial palace and captured four
of the courts.
On August 6 the United States cav
airy engaged several thousand Boxers
and Chinese troops 10 miles west OF
Tientsin. The American loss was six
wounded. The Chinese loss was 800 kill
ed and 90 prisoners
According to the London Daily Mail s
sdyices, General Ohaffee protested
against the invasion Of the imp rial
palace. but the Russian general said
that as his government had declared
war with China, he would go ahead
The Jaranese commander at Pekin
reports that the imperial palace and the
city have been cleared of the Chinese
troops, and the United States, Japan,
Great Britain, Russia and France have
each deputed an officer TO carry on the
government Of the city. Prince Tusn' 8
residence was burned dy the japanese
As the result of the conference be-
tween the President, Secretary Root
and Acting Secretary Adee the reply to
LII Hung Chang was agreed upon draft.
ed and sent through Minister Va The
reply is to the effect that there can be
no peace negotiations until stable gov
eminent shall have been established in
China.
CONGRESS MAY DECLARE WAR.
It is understood that the Cabinet at
its session Friday considered the ques-
ton of an extra session OF Congress.
President Mckinley and his advisers
are as anxious as ever TO avoid an extra
session, but events in China have de-
veloped so rapidly that it is considered
probable Congress will have to be called
together In order that the President
NAV be given power to conduct affairs
as he thinks best or that policy may
be outlined by Congress. As long as
there was hope that the Chinese Gov.
eminent was not implicated in the ct.
sacks on the American Legation 1t was
agreed nor casus belli existed, but the
apparent impossibilitY Of locating the
Emperor and the Empress Dowager
gives considerable color to the charge
that they have fed TO escape punish
ment for their participation in the out
break. The attitude Of the Chinese
Government will probably determine
the question whether Congress will be
summoned for a declaration Of war.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-25

No fern implements of recent years
has secured the success attended By the
Superior Disc Drill,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-25
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-25
OUR NEW POSSESSIONS.

The efforts Of Filipino peacemakers.
begun under the auspices Of Generals
Otis and Macarthur, do not appear TO
have accomplished anything.
In his petition for a writ Of habeas
corpus O. +. W. Neely's counsel de.
clares that the Government is prepared
to rush his client TO Cuba the moment
the>extradition papers are signed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-25

Major b. W. Lynn, of Loudoun, has
been appointed by the Governor as a
delegate to represent Virginia at the
meeting of the National Prison Asso-
citation at Cleveland. Ohio, September
% to 26. Major Lynn was formerly Su-
perintendent Of the Virginia Peniten-
tiary.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-25

Rev. Mr.. Burton, Of Madison Court
house. was struck by a meteorio stone
Sunday. 1t fell inside his coat sleeve,
burning a hole in his coat through
which it fell TO the ground. twas in
tensely hot and 1t WAS some time be-
fore it could be touched by the hand.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-25

Preparations for the second annual
exhibit of the Warrenton Horse Show
Association are nearing completion, and
the arrangement of the grounds and
buildings present a very attractive ap-
pearance. Secretary Barker states that
the entries are coming in rapidly. and
every indication points TO most suo'
cessful show.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-25

A horse thief is operating very ex-
tensively in Madison county. He hired
a team at Harrisonburg, disposed Of it.
then went to Elkton. Page county. and
hired double team, and went to Greene
county with this team. He was trying
20 sell it to some one in Greene county
when q bystander recognized IL as be-
longing TO Elkton. This broke off the
sale, and the thief started of with II.
He was followed. and the team taken
from him by a oitizsn. He then went TO
Madison o. H., pretended TO be buying
cattle, and hired q horse and buggy
from Mr.. John Hall, llveryman. He
promised TO be back Monday, but had
not returned, at last accounts.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-25

Mrs J. S. Richards, wife of DIR. J. S.
Richards. Of Earlysville. died Monday,
aged 60 years. She was Miss Wins.
low, of Orange county. She is sur
vived by two daughters-Mrs. J. Powers,
of Catlett's, Va and Mrs Nathaniel
Bispham, Of Fauquier county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-25

The Ebenezer Baptist Association. to
which belong ell the primitive Baptist
churches in Page. Warren, Rappahan.
mock. Madison, and Fauquier counties
convened Wednesday with the Bright
wood. Madison county, Congregation.
Elder John X Boston, Of Luray. acted
as moderator and Elder John h. Daily
of Page county, clerk. Preachers from
Illinois, Indiana. and Kansas City were
present
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-16
Stockholders. Meeting.

once of the Peoples Power company, Rock
Island III. June 12- 1900
Nottce Is hereby given that n special meet
inG OF the stockholders Of the Peoples Power
company viii be held at the general office> of
said company. No Too Seventeenth street. 10
The City OF Rock Island in the county of Rock
Island. and state OF Illinois, on the eighteenth
Osthb day OF July. 1870. at the hour or 3:3O
o'clock p n for the purpose OF voting on the
following proposition. 10 Wit
To Increase the capital stock OF said corpor-
alton from the sum OF OF three hundred thouS-
and dollars O,oool 10 six hundred thousand
thousand dollars $50 COZ and the number of
is shares from three thousand CSOnoD TO sir
thousand GOOD SAMUEL 5 DAVIS.
Phil MITCHELL
THOMAS B DAVIS
CHARLES d DEERE
WILLARD L NEIIK.
CHARLES o. Mason.
Directors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-16
ATTENTION, LADIES.

The Diamond Garment Cutter
school is now open for the inspection
of the ladies. Ii they will call and
see what is being done by the schol-
ars they will appreciate the work.
This is an opportunity the ladies of
Rock Island will never have again
school brought to their very doors,
thus saving each person who desires
to learn the art of cutting, fitting and
making. fine costumes at least $50
each. 'FThe Diamond Garment Cut
ter" has been a boon to thousands
both rich and poor-educating the
daughters in useful art. enabling
the family to dress nicely at a moder-
ate cost and done its iull share to-
wards supplying the comforts and
blessings of happy home. Ladies'.
do not neglect this opportunity Of
fered here now, and then regret it
like others who have said: 90. how
/ wish that had taken instructions
when ! had the chance" III our field
instructors call on you do not let
them go away without making full
explanation of our work in the school
room, but if they do not call at your
home. come to the room and investi-
gate for yourselves. Many are avail
ing themselves of this opportunity
of lifetime" Parents, fulfill YOUR
duties 10 your daughters and teach
them useful knowledge; whereby, il
necessity demands it, they can earn an
honest living and maintain their
womanly dignity. We fully believe
there is not family in this city own
ing a sewing machine that will let
this opportunity pass after they I'M
derstand just what the diamond
Garment Gutter IL. and that they can make
with 1t any garment worn in the family with
perfect eatisfac' ion. II is Il surprise within
Itself II the ladies do not investigate they
wi De sorry. Visitors always welcome at the
school, which Is open from S:30a- m. TIL r. M
six days In the week.
WARD BROTHERS. Managers.
Rock Island, Ill, 2I21 Fourth Avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-16
A had Record.

The New York Journal makes these
timely suggestions:
Here are a few of the things that
voters will do well to make an espe-
cial study of between now and cleo
ton day:
The Alger embalmed beef scandal.
The financial collision between
John d. Rockefeller and Secretary
Gage.
The tariff oppression of the Porto
Ricans.
The United States army outrages
on the Couer d'Alene miners, author.
lied by William Mckinley.
Thefts, murder and mismanage-
ment in the Philippines.
Postoflice rascaIity and mbezzle-
ment in Cuba.
The Hay-Pauncefote treaty, by
which we are to build an isthmian ca
nal while England commands it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-16

w. S. TAYLOR, the fugitive usurper
of the governorship of Kentucky, has
received sufficient assurances from
the governors of Ohio and Pennsyl-
vania that they will protect him from
extradition papers that he will 60
with the Indiana delegation to Phila-
delphia to attend the national repub.
lican convention 1t must be n great
source of pride to the republicans of
the Hoosier state to have among them
n man who is under indictment as ac-
cessory to the murder of his political
rival in his own state and every day
of whose life is passed in defiance OF
the laws of the commonwealth that
he once pretended to be the gov
ernor of.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-16
No GOLD Ticket" Called For

The New York World, which did
much in 1866 to defeat Bryan. like
many other newspapers has an
nounced it's intention to support him
in the coming election. The follow
ing editorial speaks for itself:
The talk of nominating a gold
democrat presidential ticket this
year should and most probably will
such a ticket. Four years ago free
silver was the dominant issue
in the campaign. This year,
though it may he talked about in GER
tain sections. it will not be an issue at
all, because the money question is set
| tied for at least four years to come by
an Interchangeable republican majority
in the senate. In 1896 the coinage
was an open question. 1t has since
| been closed for the present by
the enactment of a gold-stand-
ard law which no possible
result of the pending election can re-
peal. Yet when the issue was most
alive and threatening the presidential
ticket of the sound money democrats
received only a pitiful 1873, 424 votes
out of total of nearly $4,000, 900.
Most IF the democrats whose opposi-
ton to free silver was strong enough
to prevent them from supporting
Bryan voted directly for Mckinley,
as they would do again this year
were the issue and the danger the
same. But the issue is not the same.
The danger is different and vastly
more portentous. This country can
endure any change in it's currency.
Such changes. though they may
cause much disturbance to business
and great pecuniary losses, do not
touch the foundation nor affect the
structure of our government. But
imperialism, militarism and mo-
nopoly, the real and only issues in
the election, strike at the basic prin-
ciple and threaten the very existence
of the republic.
"A country with subject posses
sions secured by conquest and gov
erned by force is not republic. And
where plutocracy rules democracy be-
comes merely a name, without force
or effect. 1t is for these reasons that
a third ticket this year is not only un-
called for. but would be even more
farcical than it was in 1896. Mr..
Bryan, who. as the World said two
months ago. will be renominated by
reclamation. represents the American
and therefore the democratic side of
these living, burning, dominating
issues. He is for this reason entitled
to and will receive the support of the
World and of all who believe with US
that the only issue worth considering
in this campaign is the preservation
of the republic. the maintenance of
the constitution and return to the
principles of the declaration of indie
pendence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-16

The REIMBURSEMENT of postmaster's
in an increase of pay for 1904 post
masters and n decrease for III. In
Illinois there are 9S increases and 10
decreases. Most of the increases are
of 500 each and in the list is, as here
tofore stated, Rock Island. and also
the postmasters at Abingdon, AleGo,
Carthage, Colchester. Pennington,
Macomb. Moline. Peoria and Quincy.
Moline is raised from a second to a
first-class office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-16
MEDICAL TREATMENT FREE.
The British NJ edicaI Institute Offers Three
Months Services Free to All InvaIIds
Who Call ut It's Office. No. 1909
Second Avenue Before


A staff of eminent physicians and
surgeons from the British Medical in
stitute have, at the urgent solicitation
of a large number of patients under
their treatment in this vicinity, estab-
lished a permanent branch of the in
stitute in this city at No. 1902 Second
avenue.
These eminent gentlemen have de-
cided to give their services entirely
free for three months (medicine ex-
cepted) to all invalids who may call
upon them for treatment between now
and July 10. These services consist
not only of consultation, examination
and advice, but also of all minor sur
gical operations.
The object in pursuing this course
is to become rapidly and personally
acquainted with the sick and the af-
fiicted, and, under no condition what
ever will any charges be made for any
services rendered for three months to
all who call before July 10.
The doctors treat all forms of dis
ease and deformities, and guarantee a
cure in every case they undertake. At
the first interview a thorough exami-
nation is made, and, II incurable, YOU
are frankly and kindly told so; also
advised against spending your money
for useless treatment.
Male and female weakness, catarrh
and catarrhal deafness, also rupture,
goitre, cancer, varicocele, and all dis
eases of the rectum, are positively
cured by their new treatment.
DR.. Z. Valentine Heaton, the chief
consulting surgeon of the institute,
is in personal charge
Office hours from 2 p. m. till p.
m. Branch office at Davenport, zoe
Brady street, office hours, a. m.
till 2 p. m. Not open Sundays.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-16
Executors Notice.

Estate of Mira G. Bowen, deceased
The undersigned having Deen appointed ex-
ecutresseS 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 Win appear before the county
court OF Rock Island county, a. the county
court room, in the city OF Rock ISL
and at the August term. on the FIRST Mon
day In August next, az which time all per-
sons having claims against said estate are
notified and requested TO attend for the pur-
pose of having the same adjusted
AL persons Indebted to said estate are re-
quested TO make immediate payment 10 the
undersigned
Dated this 9Th day OF June. a. D. 100
ELIZA j. SNYDER.
IDA NJ BOwEs.
EIecutreSses
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-16
Cost of the Boer War.


1t is estimated that the cost of the
Boer war to England is about So, 600,
900, 900. Over sc, 900 British soldiers
have been killed, wounded or invalid
ed home. This is pretty figure for
a racket of only eight months dura-
ton, but it will be remembered that
our civil war cost at least $400. 000,-
900. That great strife wiped out
slave property and millions Of dollars
were licked up in the flames.
The conflict between the Beers and
the British and between our people
and the Filipinos amounts to very lit
tie in comparison.
But it is too early to figure up the
cost of the Boer war. The actual cost
will come later. and in a more en-
phatic shape than figures. 1t will
come in the shape of a demoralized
republic. of a country discovered, dis.
cordant and belligerent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-16

Philadelphia? And could there be
any stronger evidence presented that
the party is boss ridden throughout
than the dickering that has been going
on since Hanna, Platt and few others
arrived in Quakertown, with reference
to the vice presidency? Indeed is it
to be supposed that the thought has
ever entered the mind of the big re-
publican boss of all that the delegates
are to have anything to do with what
the convention does, except approving
what is cut out for them?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-16
Administrator Notice.

Estate of Nora Murphy deceased
The undersigned having been appointed ad
rcintstratrix OF the estate of Nora Murphy
late of the county OF Rock Island state of LII
nois deceased, hereby gives notice that she
viii appear before the county court of Rock
Island county. a. the county court room IN the
city of Rock Island, at the July term on
the first Monday In July next, 81 which
time all persons having claims against said
estate are notified and requested TO attend, for
the purpose Of having the same ed iusted-
All persons indebted 70 said estate are re-
quested 10 make Immediate payment 10 the
Undermined
Dated this 18th day OF May, A. D. 1900
MARGARET MCCARTY, Administrative.
Jackson & HURsT.
Attorneys for Administrative
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-16

ADMIRAL DEWEY has concluded TO
abandon all ideas he may have been
induced to entertain with reference to
entering the field of politics, rightly
concluding that the American people
prefer to remember him as the great
est hero of his time to linking his
name with any political office. how
ever great. Dewey will therefore rest
upon his well-won laurels. And high
e. glory on this orb can no man de
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-16

The cunning of John Riley Tanner,
despite the fact that he is regarded as
a wreck, politically and otherwise. is
shown in the presentation of his name
as 4 candidate for membership on the
republican national committee from
Illinois. This has aroused the ire of
Shelby NJ. Cullom who has preference
for G. II. Deere. of Moline. fer the dis
tinction to which the foxy TannI9
aspires
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-16

WAR now practically exists in
China. 1t is yelled in it's nature, but
hostilities have begun. The scram-
BILE for spoils will soon outstrip all
humane efforts in behalf of the mis-
sionaries whose efforts to advance
christianity and civilization among
the natives have placed them in peril.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-16
Charleston,
South Carolina,
Trip.

Here's a recreative and instructive
trip for teachers or any others,
whether attending the National Edu-
cational association meeting or just
taking advantage of an attractive trip
at very low rate.
You can 60 direct through Chatta-
nooga and Knoxville, Tenn; Ashe-
vile, n. c.; Spartanburg and Column
bia, S. c., or Atlanta and Augusta,
Ca, and return same way or diverse
routes, or from Charleston over the
Southern railway through Norfolk,
Richmond or Charlottesville, Va, at
one fare for the round trip; or via
Southern railway from Charleston
through Washington, at trife high
er rate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-16

w. K. HEARsT, of the New York
Journal and San Francisco Examiner,
is now in Chicago making prepare
tions to launch his new afternoon
democratic daily paper there. Mr.
Hearst will probably reside in Chicago
hereafter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-16

MAYOR GARTER II. HARRISON, of
Chicago, has declared that he will not
permit the consideration of his name
in connection with the governorship
of Illinois under any circumstances.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-16

Now thinking of it seriously and
fairly, will any republican delegate to
the coming national republican con-
vention who has read the papers of
the past week, present any proof that
he is TO be- other than q fgurehead at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-16

The bureau Of information in con-
nection with the democratic national
convention at Kansas CITY has or
dered $500 buttons, which will be
worn by public spirited people of the
city during the week of the conven-
ton. The buttons are to be made in
Kansas City, and contain this simple
announcement:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-16

Cycling has its ups and downs.
After the downs, use Banner Salve if
you're cut or bruised. 1t heals the
hart quickly. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-16

FORMER Justice A. 81. Craig. of the
Illinois supreme court, may be
brought forward as a democratic can
didate for governor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-16

If you have headaches, dizziness,
neuralgia, spots before your eyes,
trembling spells, burning and smart
ing of the eyes, various nervous and
brain affections do not delay, but
call at once on Dr. b. CoTman, As he
is an exclusive optician specialist
devoting his entire time and atteu-
ton to the scientific fitting of glasses.
He Is Endorsed by the best people of
Davenport, and guarantees perfect
satisfaction.
CONSULTATION AND EXAMINATION FREE.
At his permanent office, SO Nc
MANUS BUILDING, Corner Second
and Main streets, Davenport, Ia,
every Thursday, Friday, Saturday
and Sunday forenoon. Hours 9 a.
m. to p. m.