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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08
WRAPPED ON A shat
Frank NessIer the Victim of a
Peculiar Accident at the
Lower Saw Mill.
oHoKEs ENGINE TO A sTANDsT1LL
Sustains internal Injuries That
May Be of Serious Con.
sequences.

Frank Nessler, an employe at Wey-
erhauser & Denkmann's saw mill, be-
came the victim of a peculiar acct
dent this morning that may cost him
his life. He was engaged in white
washing the interior of the shop
where some of the smaller machines
were being run by 10-horse power
engine. In leaning over horizontal
shaft some of his clothing started to
wrap and he was jerked from his feet
and whirled about for number of
Finally his clothing be-
came wrapped so tightly that the en-
CINE was choked down. The engineer
shut off steam and with help cut Ness
ler's clothing free and released him.
Hurt InternaIy
The unfortunate man was uncon-
scious. DIR. j. F. Myers was sum-
moned and had him taken to his
home, 30S Ninth street, in the ambu-
lance. An examination revealed the
fact that no bones were broken, but
there were evidences of internal in
juries, particularly in the region of
the left lung.
The injured man is about 81 years
of age and was married only few
months ago.
DR.. Myers reports after visit to
the injured man this afternoon that
his injuries are not as serious as at
first feared and there now seems a
good chance for his recovery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08
NOT IN CONSULTATIONS.
Omcers Say Rock Island VIII Continue
INDEPENDENTLY.

Oficers Say Rock Island Will Continue
Independently.
Rock Island road officials state that
the only foundation for the report
that it has acquired control of the
Mexican Central is that as soon as the
Rock Islands new extension from
Liberal, Kas., to Ell Paso is completed,
through train service will be arranged
for from Chicago to the City of Mex
leo over the two roads. which will
form short line between the two
cities. Both r. r. Gable, chairman
of the board, and w. G. Purdy, presi-
dent, state emphatically that the Rock
Island is not concerned at present in
any of the numerous consolidation
schemes now being talked of and that
they expect the company to continue
to pursue it's own course in an indie
pendent manner for a long time to
come.
According to the latest story the
Pennsylvania, Milwaukee 81 st. Paul,
and Northern Pacific railroads are to
be merged into one system and that
Mr.. Hills Great Northern is to be left
out in the cold. While there is more
in the story of such a
com bination than that of the Erie. Mil
waukee & st. Paul, and Great North
ern would be consolidated, as reported
about two weeks ago, yet it is not be-
lieved that there is any, more truth in
the latest report.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08
PERSONAL POINTS.

Aid. A. G Anderson has the grip
Miss Grace Custer is visiting in st.
Louis.
T. j. Medill is back from the state
capital.
Miss Lucille McGuinn is visiting in
Chicago.
Perry Simmon, of Rural, made TIKI
ARGUS pleasant call today.
Will Bennett is recovering from a
severe attack of typhoid fever.
Col. C. L. Walker has returned
home after trip to st. Louis and
Springfield.
Miss Mamie Gierans has returned
home to Dubuque after visiting with
friends here. oa+
L C. Keitmann is in critical con-
dition with typhoid fever at his home.
GIL Sixth street.
Mrs. l. F. Giles, of Hillsdale, has
been visiting the past few days with
Capt. w. A. Giles.
Mrs. F. b. HAYES, who is suffering
with typhoid fever, is reported in a
critical condition today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Maxwell, of Port
Byron, last week celebrated their 59th
wedding anniversary.
DR.. T. S. Blakesley will arrive this
evening from Rush Medical college to
spend few days at home.
x. G.. Korn, who has been visiting
with old friends here. left last night
for his home in Oregon.
G. w. Sells, manager of the Pixies
Peak road, was in the city yesterday,
leaving for Manitou, Col, last night.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. G. A. Denkmann,
Miss Sue Denkmann and Miss Peter
son depart today for California for
an extended solourn.
Pearl Storey, of Cambridge, who
was bugler in the 9th regiment in
the Spanish war, was in the city shak-
ing hands with former comrades yes
terday.
Judge Hiram Bigelow, of Galva,
was in the city yesterday, it being his
first trip away from home since he
was taken down with the grip several
weeks ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. j. Rough, of Jol-
let, Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Rough and
Miss Lizzie Rough. of Blue Island,
Rough, of DeKalb, and Mrs.
Mayre Kough-Jordan. all of whom
were here attending the funeral OF
Mrs. M. j. Rough. left for their homes
this morning, Mrs. Jordan going to
South Bend to make her home with
her sister, Mrs, Fred Nichols,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08
rRl.cITY ROUTE DEPOT
TO BE OPENED FEB. is.

The occupation of the handsome
new D., r. 1. & N. w. passenger sta
ton by the railroad company and its
formal opening to the public has been
set for Saturday. Feb. IS. On that
date Passenger Agent g.. w. Woods
will take his place behind the ticket
window, A. P. Graves win take charge
of the baggage department. and pas
senger trains will cease to back up to
the Rock Island & Peoria depot, while
Freight Agent s. B Stoddard, al
though having no office in the new
structure, views it with an air of sat-
isfaction aud pride. knowing he will
be in a new Office himself il the
spring.
The new structure, when complet-
ed, will be well worth an examina-
ton and it will bear close scrutiny.
From the yellow pressed brick of the
outer walls to the frescoed interior,
and from the hard maple floor to the
electrically regulated clock in the
tower, il is made of lasting stuff well
put together.
The interior arrangement, as here
bOlOAO 0CSOL1OO0 III IA ~ <aiNpCOI llLO-
vides for main waiting room, with
the ticket office at the south side in
the eastern part of the building.
Opening into this at the west are the
smoking room on the south and the
ladies' retiring room on the north
side, with toilet rooms back of each.
The walls of the main room are a
dark olive with green tile at the bot
tom. Above they shade into an apple
green and the ceiling is a sky blue.
The smoking room will be similarly
tinted and the ladies' room will be
finished in shades of red. All the in
terror woodwork is of solid oak, lend
ing very solid appearance. Beneath
the tower and in the toilet rooms the
floors are of tile.
The baggage room at the west con-
tains the hot water heating plant,
which will be completely installed in
a few days. The plum bling also is
nearly finished. The interior wood
work is almost done and the carpen-
ters hope to finish this week. 1t will
require most of next week to finish
the painting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08
Ambulance Record.

Mrs. L. Anderson, of S1S Forty
second street, was taken to the hospi-
tai yesterday.
Frank Skinner was removed to the
hospital from his home on Fifteenth
street near Seventh avenue.
Cora Slater was taken home from
the hospital to S21 Twelfth street.
Carl Sass was taken from AS Forty
fifth street to the Moline city hospital.
Mrs. Larson was removed to St.
Anthony's hospital from her home on
Forty-fourth street near Thirteenth
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08
SHOOT AN AMERICAN EAGLE,
DE-. @. t. Foster and George Bennett
Bring Down Big Bird.


DR.. CT. Foster and George Bennett
went out in the neighborhood of Coal
Valley yesterday afternoon in quest
of rabbits. They found score or
such a matter that did not escape
from them. They also encountered
an indiscreet American eagle that
flew near enough for the doctor to adj
minister 9 dose of pills.
However. his eagleship evened up
the score. AS the doctor attempted
to feel his pulse to see if life were ex-
tinct, he took his executioner by the
thumb in his death grip. inflicting a
painful wound.
The bird measures FIVE feet from
tip to tip. and Mr.. Bennett intends
having him stuffed and placed in his
window.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08
It WIN surprise You-TrvIt.

1t is the medicine above all others
for catarrh and is worth its weight in
gold. Ely's Cream Balm does all that
is claimed for it.-B. w. Sperry,
Hartford, Conn.
My son was afflicted with catarrh.
He used Ely's Cream Balm and the
disagreeable catarrh all left him..
G. Olmstead, Arcola, Ill.
The Balm does not irritate or cause
sneezing. Sold by druggists at so
cents or mailed by Ely Brothers, SO
Warren street, New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08
For over FIFTY Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. It
soothes the child, softens the gums
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea. %
cents bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

q "a - REA.
Bear. IN. 1Ihp Kind You Have Alwsys Bought
'''; : g Ae22zz1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08
HUSBAND CAUSES ARREST
OF WIFE AND FRIEND.

Carl Albrecht and Mrs. Katie Burk-
mier were arrested this morning on
information filed with States Attor-
ney Weld by John Burkmier, husband
of the woman, charging them with
open adultery. They were taken
before Jukge Adams in the county
court, where each gave bail in the
sum of $500 for an appearance later.
All parties live in this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08
The modern way

Commends itself to the well in
formed, to do pleasantly and effect
uallv what was formerly done in the
crudest manner and disagreeably as
well. To cleanse the system and
break up colds, headaches and fevers
without unpleasant after effects, use
the delightful liquid laxative remedy,
Syrup Of Figs. Made by California
Flo Syrup company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

The beauty thief has come to stay,
Unless you drive the pimples and
blackheads away;
Do this; don't look like fright;
Take Rocky Mountain Tea tonight
IT. III. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

Like bad dollars, all counterfeits of
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve are worth
less. The original quickly cures piles,
seres and ali skin diseases b. III.
Bieber and Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08

Inspires one to nobler and better
deeds; unlocks the gates of happiness;
pours glowing vitality into your sys-
tem. That's what Rocky Mountain
Tea viii do. 50 cents. L. Ii. Thomas
pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-08
"ChiCkens That
Come Home to Roost'

Is the title of book that has engaged the publics
attention The chickens of the tradesman who does
not deal fairly with the public will home to
roost as well. At Shields Cash Grocery live and let
live methods prevail and your interests the inter-
ests of the establishment Order from Shields Cash
Grocery.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-28

heart would willingly commit these mat
ters to the hands of the present adj
ministration, and the democratic cam
didates certainly promise nothing better.
The gentleman who heads the demo.
cratic ticket, with all his many excellent
qualities, which this paper fully appre-
ciates, could hardly be expected to devote
the same time to the duties of the office
that Mayor Mccarthy does. We do not
believe he can pledge himself to devote
his entire time to it, not because he would
be unwilling to do so, but because he Is
so situated as to make that we'll nigh i'm
possible. Judge Sullivan, on the con-
trary would be able to give the office his
undivided attention. Moreover, he Is
thoroughly familiar with all the duties
that will devolve upon him as mayor.
and will bring to the Office wide ex-
perience in public affairs. There is, per-
haps, no man in Butte who understands
better than he the needs of the city.
There certainly is no man who takes a
greater pride in its progress and in its
good name. He is the man the city
needs, because he will do away with ex-
isting evils in the methods of city gov
ernment.
These are some of the many reasons
why, as we believe, the great majority of
the voters, desire a change.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-28
GOOD FOR NEBRASKA.

Nebraska has done her duty after all.
Dispatches just received announce the
election OF two republican senators and
the news is all the more pleasing be-
cause of the fact that the legislative ses-
sion is about at an end and it was gen.
orally believed that the deadlock could
not be broken.
The gentlemen chosen are recognized
throughout Nebraska as able men and
worthy of the high honor conferred upon
them. Mr.. Willard is one of the best
known business men in Nebraska, al
though we believe he has not hereto
fore been prominent in politics.
OF Gov. c. H. Dietrich's popularity at
home. the fact that he was elected gov
ernor last year is a sufficient indication.
These two gentlemen will be able to
DO much for the cause of the west.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-28
COST CI THE GOVERNMENT.

The American Economist has figured
out the per capita cost of the expenses of
the federal government, and the result
will probably be little bit surprising to
those who have been denouncing what
they call the unbridled extravaganza of
the government According to Chairman
Cannon of the appropriation committee
the amount Of expenditures during the
next fiscal year will be under 500, 900, 900
and this includes 1923, 7S2, 6sS for the pos
tai department and $50, 1872, 6Ss for the pos
tai department and $4,000, 900 for the
sinking fund. Calling it with these two
items included a round 500, 900, 900. and
putting our population next year at 49,
100000 it will be seen that our govern
ment expenditures will be less than 50.
per capita.
Deducung the $123 600, 600 for the postal
department and the s53O0O,00O for the
sinking fund, the expenditures would be
1912 per capita for the year, Sc cents a
month and less than cents a day..
Now let US look at Great Britain a mo-
ment. The British budget for the ensu
ing year shows an expenditure of $685.,
000 900 or $21.50 per capital. and a defici
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-28
DO THEY WANT A CHANGE?

The Miner still insists that the voters
Of Butte do not want change from the
methods of the present democratic ad-
minstration and that the city doesn't
need it. The answer to the first PROPOSE
ton will be made by the voters next
Monday when they will elect Judge Sui
Ivan mayor And a change is surely
needed. Butte has outgrcwn the meth
DDS that are in vogue. 1t is growing in
all directions and there should be no
check upon that growth. Lack of sys-
tenn. lack Of business methods. lack of
through the present administration. This
inef1iciency is known to the citizens and
is most strikingly exhibited in the police
department, perhaps the most important.
everything considered. of them all. Can
the Miner deny this? " the candidates
on the democratic ticket have endorsed
all these things. pointed at the present
administration with pride and practical
ly promised to continue on the same lines
if elected.
The growth of Butte as a city has jus,
begun. The improvements to be made in
the immediate future Will all be upor
a much greater scale than in the past
Matters of the highest Importance In tn,
way Of public improvements, to kee,
pace with the city's advancement, mus
be passed upon. We do not believe thos,
who have the interests of the city a
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-28

when IN great part provided at public
expense. the end sought tends to be the
promotion OF general instruction, and the
great variety OF books. c1assed, roughly,
as books Of reference" play q decidedly
larger part. These both satisfy and stinl-
ulate q healthful interest and curiosity.
Let any one reflect for q moment on the
range of utility thus made feasible. What
generation ago would have been called
"a gentleman's library"-that Is to say,
the collection which an educated man of
fair means would naturally make-now
includes as q matter of course one COM
plete dictionary OF ones own language
and generally several dealing with par
sticular phases of the Language; at least
one encyclopaedia, q geographic diction-
airy. one or more dictionaries Of dates,
lexicons of Greek and Latin, usually one
and often several foreign dictionaries;
one or more dictionaries of quotations,
at least one through atlas, and beyond
these such special books of reference as
taste or occupation may suggest. Where
such collection exists. a day rarely
passes that 1t Is not consulted. and the
chance to consult it constantly promotes
intelligent curiosity and the appetite for
accuracy.
This IS what the circulating library
tends more and more to do for all classes
of the community. How can a reason
able person think that this is not a USE
full function? Put aside for the mo-
ment any consideration Of the Joy or
profit to be got from literature. These,
so long as the human mind remains ac-
tive. will not die out. Regard solely the
advantage of accuracy of information as
to the increasing multitude of things that
press on the attention. Is it not well to
extend this advantage to as many as
possible and to bring 1t as near to them
as may be? They who really doubt it
seem to us sadly to mistake the direction
the evolution of society has taken and
the duty and privilege Of aiding in that
evolution.-New York Times,
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-28

When a wretch whose bump of rever
ence is represented by a depression and
those heart is composed of the material
from which the noble red man used to
make heads lays impious hands
upon so tender and beautiful thing
as the English Woman's Love Letters"
what is to be expected? Mr.. Barry
Pain is the vandal in this case. and as
fer the result-well, here is sample
of it:
You told me, dearest, that I should
find your mother formidable. I did; IT
anything. you understated it. She Is q
person very much in the grand Berser-
ker style. I admire it. but it comes i
little heavy at an afternoon call. 1t
seems to check anything that could be
called expansion. Do you think you
were quite wise to leave her to come
alone? 1t seemed to me that she should
always have one or more attendants.
l am told that some of the private asy-
lums are quite comfortable. and trouble
is taken to make the patients happy
You must not think that I am hurt
either morally or physically. AS re-
! CARDS the latter. only two of the mullins
his me in the face, and they are quite
soft. And We have been having such q
ire at since she left. The dog, Benjie
hes gone mad. Nan-nan has taken :.
drink, and have wept for the las
:wenty-four hours consecutively. Blu
these little things cannot affect u!
finally. and hardly know why I hav'
mentioned them. want you very mucl
to kiss your mother for me. It will
have to be runaway kiss, but you rul
very we'll, don't you? Perhaps 1t wOul'
6e better and safer not to say that tn
kiss came from me. Only would that b
acting lie? You see what whit
soul have got.
Oh, rock me in Loves cat's-cradl
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-28
FOR ALDERMEN.
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

The republicans of the city of Butte in
convention assembled, view with pardon
able pride the past history of the republic
can party, and feel assured that such
past history is a guaranty of it's future
actions.
We begin the twentieth century with
republican national administration, ut
whose head are the two great repre-
sentative American citizens, William
Mckinley and Theodore Roosevelt.
We arraign the democratic party of
the city of Butte for it's utter misman-
agement and incompetency in the affairs
Of municipal government, as shown by
their utter disregard for public health
furnishing to US nothing but dirty
streets.
For their contempt for public morals,
as shown by the open and notorious vio-
lations of law in the city of Butte.
For their lack of proper apprecia-
ton Of the advance movement of the
twentieth century in public morals and
good government, as shown by their in
competent and inefficient police regula-
tons in the city of Butte.
For their inefficient police officers who
have become but the mere political ma
chine of the present administration. as
shown by their open and fragrant advo-
cacy of politics rather than the atten-
tion to public duty
For their failure to provide suitable
ordinances TO improve the condition of
the community thus failing to insure a
condition of advantage to which every
citizen is entitled.
For their open and notorious disregard
of the fact that a public Office is a
public trust. as demonstrated by the
fact that the present democratic city
administrat ton believe that "a public
office is a private snap"
The republican party, as in the past,
assures the citizens of Butte that in the
future it's actions, and the actions Of it's
promises If elected to office. will follow
those principles of government which
are best calculated to advance the inter-
ests of the city of Butte.
We favor the better enforcement Of
law, and the advancement of good order
and morals of the community in which
we live.
We are in favor of clean public thor
ourhfares.
We favor a police force made up of
competent persons.
We favor municipal improvements
such as will make Butte ''the metropolis
Of tha west"
We favor the enactment of such or
dinances as will deal justly with all
persons, whether in private or bushes:
life.
We favor the enactment of such or.
ainances as will levy just and equa
taxation upon all persons engaged in tn,
same class of business.
We favor the principles of government
which would select public officials be
cause of their efficiency rather than be
rause of political pull"
To the end that these principles O
government may be put into operation
we ask the cooperation and support o
every citizen of Butte to secure the cleo
ton of the republican nominees of tn
conve ntion
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-28

The Pan American exposition flag has
received a body blow. It was conceived
after much thought, and bears the
simple inscription Pax, 1901" to COM
memorate the year of peace on both
American continents. But that the
average man may not grasp these Latin
inscriptions was illustrated in case OF
tine man who secured the contract Cor
constructing the flag. He first brought
in his sample banner. constructed ac-
cording to plans and specifications, but
with the word Pax exhibited Up. A. x"
When asked by the exposition authori-
ties why he had put in the periods he
insisted that they belonged there. This
greatly puzzled the authorities and they
then asked him what the letter repre-
scented. The mystery was at once
cleared up by the contractors promp,
answer. Pan American Exposition, Of
course"
So it is probable that the Peace flag
will not fly at the exposition-at least
not in Latin.