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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-07

| will be derived from this measure &c
and that when its bearings become
| known it will not prove the bugbear
which apprehension has pictured it. AT
| all events, there is a Legislature of
the island, which will be in session for
| the second time next fall or winter for
the purpose of repedying any defects,
ii such are found, in this or any other
measure.
The fact of 1t is. American people
have very little conception of the
heights to which personal politics can
attain. unless they have had expert
| ence among the I.atins. 1t is exceed
ingly unfortunate that partisan papers
! in the island. through personal argu-
ment, should seek to array any portion
of common country against the other.
The administration of TIE island has
in all respects desired the cooperation
| of all good citizens. 1t is required of
those who aspire to hold insular Office
that they should be loyal to the Amer
lean Government, and that fitness for
Office with such loyalty should be the
fundamental endorsement rather than
that of some political leader
1T has been unfortunate that desire
for sensational items should be so
strong in the Northern papers. Some
disturbances have occurred, but never
with such serious results as has often
occurred in the United States. Bar
room brawls, hooting and bowling
crowds on the streets: few stones
thrown, some rafting sticks along the
palings have been sufficient to occa-
sion sensational cables to the North,
which, though denied promptly, have
been circulated to the discredit of the
island
Porto Rico will prove valuable as
set of the United States. Civil govern
ment has been in operation only a year.
During that time it has been absolutely
1t has not cost the peo-
pie of the United States one penny All
its bills have been paid from its own
resources. 1t has money in the bank,
and there is general feeling of con-
tent. This view dues not apply to the
coffee districts. There is financial dis
tress there, and a good deal of it, and
the situation is so involved that there
is considerable perplexity to know what
to do. 1t is generally thought by those
best competent to offer an opinion that
liquidation is the only solution. And
this is always said with a feeling of
pity for those whose condition is thus
discussed. On the other hand. the |
sugar people are certainly making a
good deal of money. Already three en-
terprises involving as many million dol |
lars are contemplated. and l am told |
by reliable persons that they are sure |
to be consummated.
Political agitators may retard the |
may make capital, nat
urally timid. reluctant to engage in |
Porto Rico. but the possibilities of |
large return are so great that the de-
velopment can only be retarded; ii !
cannot be prevented altogether"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-07
IMPROVED MIND.
The Food Grape-Nuts.

A famous woman says, II am so much
in love with Grape-Nuts that / presume
! often bore people telling them about
the new food. You certainly will make
an everlasting. fortune from the sale of
II. The article has become the best known
cereal on the market"
II can hardly be called a cereal, for II
is not like the common rolled wheat or
rolled oats, but IL Is In the form of gran
ules, ranging from the size of n pin head
up to twice or three times that size
1T Is thoroughly cooked at the factory.
and requires no preparation whatever
but can ne served instantly with hot milk
or hot cream to make hot mush, or cold
cream can be poured in the side of the
saucer and very delicious crisp food is
the result. Not only is the taste fascin-
ating, but the nutritive value of the food
Is very great as shown by the improved
condition. physically and mentally, of
those who use 1t ton days or two weeks.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-07
WITH MUSIC AND DANCING.
of the Ancient Order
of Hibernians Tonight

The entertainment this evening at odd
Fellows Hall under the auspices of Divi-
sion No. G. of the Ancient Order of Hi
beraians. promises to be a most enjoy
able affair. The programme will be in two
parts, the first, consisting OF a number of
vocal and instrumental selections and a
cakewalk. The second portion Of the pro-
gramme will be devoted to a hop.
Those who will contribute to the musical
part of the progr tmme are: Misses Mary
O'Dea, Margaret Dore. Adelaide Rover
Mary DoTe, Ruth Norris. Ellen O Dea. and
adelaide Garner; William Murphy. Miss
Miller, Miss Laura Norris. Miss Jessie
Holohan. Miss Bessie and Clarence Hill
and james Nolan.
The entertainment will be in charge of
the following committees:
Floor: T. u. O'Dea, Harry Burns r
Scanlon, =. Casey. and J. G. Turner; Ar
rangements. William l.. Carr, Chairman;
john A. Gleeson. Treasurer: William j
White, Secretary; ]. Frank OMeara,
James Nolan, Patrick Mccormack D. j
Riordan; Reception. w. ]. FrizzeIl, Thorn
az Maun. ID. A Mahoney, i. F. Meany
/. J. O'Dea, J. j. Condor, James o'Brien,
J. A. Bennett.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-07
Closing Out Our Entire Stock
of Furniture.
Sixth Floor. West.)

In storekeeping aim to maintain every depart
ment at the high standard of reputation We find
cannot do justice to the Furniture except at the sacrifice of
older longer established feature of the house 1t is
buky-requires that cannot afford to give it
that other departments entitled to in the expan
sion that accompanies multiplying business SO shall
close out the Furniture stOckevery stick of it, Sacrifice
promising outlook for prosperous reality Every loss is
somebody's gain This yours The prices have been cut
not teabut deeply-for the rooms wanted immediate
ly-and were in earnest about the clearance.
There's been trash in this stock The best makers in
the country have supplied with the best they make The
patrons know that The prices might suggest differ
emily tothe uninated. But low prices you must remem
ber of the features of Furniture It's all brand
stock, too-this seasons, and no older
The sale begins tomorrow morningand if you want to
buy Furniture cheaper than you did in lives be-
fore. this is Your opportunity. H.. .......-.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-07
THE MERRIMAC DESTROYED.
Dynamite Used to Remove tho
Wreck Mt Santiago

SANTIAGO. Cuba, April 6.-The collier
Merrimac, which was blown up and sunk
in the harbor by Constructor Hobson
while Admiral cerveras fleet was inside
in 1898, WAS successfully destroyed with
a ton of dynamite today
Hitherto 1t had been extremely danger
Gus for vessels to attempt the narrow en-
trance TO the harbor, but now that this
wreck has been destroyed, it is perfectly
safe.
A great crowd of people on shore wit
messed the blowing up of the old hulk
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-07
ParIOr Suites.

And in this, section we shall in
clude all the Odd Parlor Pieces;
mahogany frames, inlaid with
pearl, and upholstered with silk
damask.
SPECIAL. .s6.75 to $500
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-07
Music Cabinets.

Mahogany finished Music Cabi-
nets, with doors; highly polished
and strongly made.
Former Prices. $500 to $3.50
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-07
Rockers.

200 Rockers, in oak, mahogany
finish, and rattan: strong and COM
Portable Rockers for boudoir, libra
ry, and parlor use.
Former Prices....-..S1.50 to 1895
SPECIAL.......... .S1.15 to s725
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Parlor Tables.

200 Oak and Mahogany-finished
Tables, in a. variety of the latest
shapes and all sizes; highly pol
ished.
Former Prices. .90c to 5000
SPEClAL................6Sc to $3.50
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Medicine Cabinets.

800 Medicine Cabinets, in oak.
with and without glass doors;
popular sizes and shapes.
Former Prices. .9Sc to 1885
SPECIAL.............74c to s6.75
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-07
Bureaus,

Mahogany, Bird's-eye Maple, Oak
and White Enamel Bureaus; in
various sizes; highly polished and
well finished.
Former Prices. .s13.50 to $3.50
SPEClAL............ s1025 to $20.75
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-07
China Closets.

% Fine Quarter-sawed Oak China
Closets, hand polished; some with
round glass ends; glass doors;
some with mirror backs.
Former Prices. $500 to $500
SPECIAL......... % to $685.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-07
Gold Chairs.

Gold-leaf Reception Chairs, Di-
vans, and Arm Chairs, newest de-
signs: richly upholstered in silk
damaSk.
Former Prices. $500 to S25.O0
$3.50 to s1S.75
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Hall Racks.

Quarter-sawed Oak Hall Racks.
with mirrors; big line of sizes and
styles; highly polished.
Former Prices. ......S3 so to $3.50
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-07
Ladies' Desks.

Oak, Mahogany-finish and Solid
Mahogany Writing Desks; in many
patterns; all new and very attrac-
tive.
Former Prices. .A.OO to S24.D
$500 to $3.50
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-07
Dressing Tables.

Ladies Toilet Tables, in Mahog-
any. Bird s-eye Maple, and Oak;
with French-plate mirrors and
French legs; finely finished.
Former Prices. Sl1.90 to S24.O0
SPEClAL............ 1856 to $3.50
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-07

The Pride of Washington" Heurieh's Maer-
zen Beer, is the most popular beer brewed
Phone West "a, Arlington Bottling Co., for a
case.
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COucheS.

so Plain and Tufted Couches,
covered in art velours and imita-
ton leather; best and newest
shapes. strongly made.
Former Prices. ..... 5000 to 500 90
SPECIAL........ $3.50 to 1880
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ChiffOnierS.

Oak, Mahogany, Birds eye
Maple. and White Enamel Chiffon
iers; some with and some without
French-plate mirrors; fine pieces
of cabinet work.
Former Prices. $3.50 to 5000
SPECIAL............ 6.35 to $lS.15
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COSturnerS,

500 Oak and Mahogany-finished
Costumers; strongly made; full
size.
SPEClAL................ soc to 1915
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Dining Chairs.

500 Oak Dining Chairs; some with
leather and others with cane seats;
good styles and strongly made and
braced.
Former Prices. ........75c to $500
SPECIAL................57c to $6.75
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-07
Tables.

800 Oak and Mahogany Tables, in
many different styles and sizes; all
strongly made and neatly finished.
Former Prices. slid 90 20 5000
SPECIAL............ .T5c to $3.50
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Glassware.

glassware.
1900 dozen Glass Water Tum-
blers: fine French blown, very thin
and clear. with five different de-
signs of etching. including the
popular feur-de-lis. Regular DC
price is &c each. Special
1000 Water Tumblers, clear as
crystal and serviceable thinness;
choice of two patterns; worth DC
&c each. SPECIAL.............-. L
leo Lemon-juice Extract
ors, the best made; worth &c. &c
SPECIAL-...-......- -
SO Glass Cream Jugs, pint size.
in cut-glass pattern; worth &C
I5c SPECIAL............ >
$50 Gas Globes. finely etched and
engraved: best shapes; worth &C
25c each. SPECIAL...........
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-07
Book Cases.

Oak Book Cases; some open and
others with glass doors; finely fin
ished and handsome pieces of fur
niture, as well as very convenient
Former Prices. $500 to Sl1.OC
SPECIAL.......... 25 TO IS. %
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Lamps.

70 Sample Parlor Lamps, % diff
ferent decorations to select from;
they all have solid brass lift-out
fonts. with centre draft burners
and large globes. decorated to
match the Lamps. Not
one worth less than Sc. 50 Ok
SPECl e -
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200 Reflector Lamps, to hang on
the wall: complete with burner.
chimney, and oil font; worth t0C
s5c. SPECIAL............
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-07

naturally. The Foraker bill provided
for the collection of customs at rate
Of 10 per cent Of the full tariff, but 1t
also provided that the collection of GUS
toms should cease in the island in
March. 1902, unless sooner repealed by
resolution of the Legislature Of Porto
Rico to the President, reciting that 1t
had enacted md put into operation a
system Of loca taxation to meet tie ne
cessities Of i4,e government of Porto
Rico.
1T therefore became the duty of the
Legislature to provide such legislation
against the time when the treasury of
that island would no longer have the
benefit Of the customs receipts. Such a
law us enacted. 1t became popularity
known as the Hollander bill as II was
largely prepared under the direction of
DIR. Hollander the Treasurer of the ISL
and. 1t was based very largely upon
the systems Of taxation in the States
OF the Union, modified so far as pos
sible 10 meet the peculiar conditions
of the island. But by necessity it was
very radical departure from the meth
DDS Of taxation in effect under Spanish
rule, by which the poor people were
made to unduly bear the burdens of
running the Government, while the
rich escaped to a very large degree.
Each protest, so far as it related to
specific charges, was listened to and
explained. The bill provided for a
maximum tax of one-half of per cent
for municipal purposes upon the tax
able valuation of the island. It is con-
hdently believed that sufficient revenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-29
Hin coal the Letter "v.y

When the late Horace Maynard, LII.
D., entered Amherst college. he expos
ed himself to ridicule and jibing ques-
tons of his fellow students by placing
over the door of his room large
square of white cardboard on which
was inscribed in bold outlines the sin
gle letter V. Disregarding comment
and question. the young man applied
himself to his work, ever keeping in
mind the height TO which he wished to
climb, the first step toward which was
signified by the mysterious V.
Four years later, after receiving the
compliments of professors and stu
dents on the way he had acquitted
himself as valedictorian of his class,
young Maynard called the attention of
his fellow graduates to the letter over
his door. Then a light broke in upon
them, and they cried out:
us it possible that you had the vale
dictory in mind when you put that v
over your door,"
"Assuredly 1 had" was the emphatic
reply.
On he climbed, from height to height.
becoming successfully professor of
mathematics in the University OF Ten
nessee, lawyer. member of Congress,
attorney general of Tennessee, United
States minister to Constantinople and
finally postmaster general.-Success.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-29

ing blossoms off a century plant; but,
you see, he wouldn't have remunera-
tive occupation if he were paid on
pieceWork.
BE not overcriticaI. Even the most
ordinary sort of genius can tell when
the other fellow is making a fool OF
himself
Remember that the young man, like
the anglers worm, is rather better for
being visibly alive.
BE careful in the choice of your sur
roundings. Environment will do
great deal for a man. For example.
flour and water In a china jug is cream
sauce. In pail on the sidewalk it is
billsticker's paste
Don't forget that there's time for
everything and that everything should
be done in it's proper time. Never
hunt for bargains in umbrellas on a
rainy day.
you may make enemies. If you
know who they are, don't mention
them. Silence is golden. 1t saves the
money that might otherwise be spent
in defending libel suit. If you don't
know who they are-well, abuse Law
ished on q concealed enemy is like
charity Unfortunately bestowed; it's
a good thing wasted. New York
Commercial Advertiser.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-29
IS STRUCK BY TRAIN
Milton Bingham, of Bowling, Col
lides With a Peoria Pas
senger.
DRIVING ON TIE RIGHT OF WAY
Serious Injury Miraculously Es.
capped, But Rig Suffers
Demolition.

Milton Bingham, a farmer whose
home is south of Milan. came to town
Saturday and imbibed more Book
beer than he could carry with pro-
priety. During the night he was
gathered in by the police to sober up.
Early yesterday morning he expressed
a desire to go home to look after his
stock, and was allowed his liberty
after furnishing security for an ap-
pearance for trial.
He got his horse aud rig from the
feed stable where he had left them
and started home apparently fairly
sober. Whether he stopped on the
way for more liquor is not known,
but he evidently became mixed in his
bearings and at Eleventh street turned
north toward the river
Takes to the Railroad Track.
When he came to the Peori4 track
on First avenue be turned his horses
head west and kept to the south track
At Eighth street he was overtaken by
the Peoria passenger which leaves
here at sos and Was following him IN
the north track When a warning
whis le was blown he pulled his horse
over in from, of the engine, which
struck the outfit amidships. The rig
was demolished and Bingham was
thrown several feet in the air.
Not Seriously Hurt
Ga alightiDg his head struck an OBJ
struction and q bad scalp wound be-
sides number of bruises were in
flicted. The horse escaped injury
The ambulance was called, DR.. Joseph
De Silva was summoned and the in
iured man taken to 81 Anthony's
hospital. Nome of his wounds were
serious.
This morning Bingham, Joe jenkins
and Poke" Lambert were arraigned
before Justice Schroeder at the police
station for engaging in fight at Fourth
avenue and Seventeenth street during
Saturday night. Bingham was appar-
emily the aggressor and Lambert the
referee. AL pleaded guilty to disor-
derby conduct, and Bingham was fined
So for raising the muss, Lambert $40
for taking undue interest in the pro-
caedings. and jenkins 81 for being out
in bad company at an unreasonable
hour. Lam bert's fine was suspended
on his promise to leave town at once
and never, no yer show his ia ce here
again.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-29
IN THE HEART OF FUTURE EMPIRE
o. NJ Babcocks Prophecies for America, Illinois, Rock
Island Chicago and ST. Louis

The Tippecanoe club listened to an
exposition by o M. Bsbcock on 1.-THE
Westward Course of Empire" at the
Sherman house, Chicago, Saturday
afternoon. The veterans showed as
much interest as if they expected to
live to see the fulillment of the ven
cradle lecturers prophecies for Amer
lea and Illinois. Two great maps
were hung upon the wall. The
first showed the world, with a broad
red streak across it from east to west,
representing the path of empire,
which is always moving westward,
and has now, according to Mr.. Bah
cock, about arrived in the United
States over seas from England. The
second map mixed astrology with the
destiny of nations, and as it brought
the subject nearer home, it moved the
club to increased interest. Then the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-29
Lopped 1t OF.

Towne-Has he sent you a check for
your services?
Browne-Yes, but it isn't for the
amount 1 expected, although 1 sent him
q bill
Towne-Your writings bad. Maybe
he didn't decipher the amount.
Browne-Pm afraid he did de-cipher
it. 1 wrote 500 very plainly, and he
sent $10.-Philadelphia Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-29
THE FAIR
The Emerson Co. Davenport, Iowa.
Davenport, Iowa.
JcWelry Department.

Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver
plated Ware.
We mention a few items only
that are all right in quality and
very low in price.
Alarm clocks, nickel plated,
best made. only........ SOC
Watches, nickel plated,
guaranteed good time
keepers, only. ...... CSC
Rings. gold filled. guaran-
teed to wear 5 years. only Csc
Rings, plain, engraved and
with brilliant settings. Csc
Rings, larger and heavier
and guaranteed to wear
for 10 years, only. SOC
Before buying your silver
plated ware, see our extensive
assortment of genuine William
Rogers Every piece guaran-
teed. New solid silver patterns.
Knives, forks, spoons. ladies.
butter knives, sugar shells, etc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-29

TiPpecanoe club is nothing If not pa
triotic to nation, state aid city, and
hence the lecturers demonstration of
the future dominion was just what
the mem bers desired.
Mr.. Babcock showed that the nine
teenth degree of longitude west of
London runs near Chicago, and down
through the state of Illinois. while the
same degree east runs through Cal.
cutts, the capital of India. The juno
ton of this north and south line with
the empire belt. he declared, gives
Rock Island dead cinchn on the fu.
ture. From Hudson Bay to the Gull
of Mexico will be the great path of
commerce north and south. while IN
a triangle formed by Chicago. St
Louis and Rook, Island will rest the
leart OF empire.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-29
A Modern PnInnin..

"My son." said the fond but wise
parent, you are leaving me to go out
into the world. 1 have nothing to give
you but advice. Never tell lie. If
you wish to put one in circulation, get
it published. A lie cannot live. but it
takes one a blamed long time to fade
out of print.
Always read your contract. A man
might consider he was getting a sine
cure If he were offered position pick
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-29

baseman and battery was disappoint-
ment- Rock Island is accustomed to
much better article of ball. and
doubtless the management in time
will strengthen up the weak spots
The Kewanee team was shut out by
Davenport Saturday. the score being
II too.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-29
Minister Mccormiok at Budapest.

Budapest. April 29.-Mr. Robert
s Mccormick. of Illinois, the recently
appointed United States minister to
Austria Hungary. has arrived here to
present his credentials to Emperor
Francis Joseph. Addison c. Harris.
the retiring minister. is also here for
q farewell audience with the emperor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-29
HI. Crutche. Cost the Road $4,000.

Toledo. o.. April pa jury in
common pleas court Saturday rendered
4 verdict for $4,000 against the
Wheeling and Lake Erie railway for
personal injuries to one Fred Suhr-
WAR The plaintiff now walks on
crutches as result of the injury.