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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-29
CoRDovA CHAT.

Cordova. May 20. Miss Bessie
Cooper returned to her home at
Hamlet Saturday.
c. c. Marshall was called home
Monday on account of the severe i'll
ness of his father.
Mrs. F. II. First, of Rock Island.
attended the graduating exercises
here Friday night.
Miss May Roe, of Port Byron acad-
envy, was the guest of Mrs. G.. d.
Spoor Friday and Saturday
c. b. Marshall. of Rock Island, is
here on account of the illncss of his
father, w. L. Marshall.
Walter Case, of Rock Island, is Wis
iting friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Beal, of Nj,
Cook, Neb.. are visiting here.
Miss Jessie Hunt, of Port Byron, is
spending few days with friends here.
Miss May Vandeburgh gave her pu-
pills a lawn party at her home e7day
levening.
Decoration day will be observed
here. The procession will start from
the depot at 10 a. m. for the Gene
terry.
| The commencement exercises If the
Cordova public school was held last
Friday night. The progrom was well
rendered as follows: Anthem, 1.-The
Lord is My Shepherd" invocation,
Rev. Peter Cook; tito. Hither. Fair
| les Trips" address. The Value oil
Public School Education" Rev w. S
Marquis, d. D., Rock leland; scio.
ssWhen the Heart il Young" Nellie
Sallows; presentation of diplomas, q
III. eager, president of board; qnar-
tet, dear Old Alma Mater. n W
Goodbye"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-29
WE MAY HAVE

Generally fair tonight and
THURSDAY, but little change
In temperature.
J. NJ. SHERLER, Observer
Temperature at Z a. M. 81,
at $50 D. III. 90.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-14
FORCED A FRONT WINDOW.
Thieves Make Rich Haul mt N
French street Residence.

Diamonds and jewelry valued at about
$500 were stolen last night between : and
O'Clock from the residence of Thomas L.
hoontz. foreman OF the bindery of the
Navy Department, at 913 French Street
northwest. Burglars entered the house
after forcing front parlor window with
Jimmy, ransacked several rooms. and
escaped with their bootv.
The story of the robbery as learned by
the police shows the handiwork of pro-
fessional thieves The burglars first rang
the bell several times. wsich was unan-
swered. because Mr. Koontz and family.
consisting OF his wife and two daughters.
had gone to visit relatives early In the
evening. leaving nobody at home. Neigh
bors residing next door heard the bell
ring, but paid no attention to 1t, and the
thieves apparently were quick to take ad-
vantage of the absence of the family. A
Jimmy was placed under the parlor win
dow. the spring catch forced and the sash
raised. Through this window the thieves
made their way into the house.
They lost no time on the first floor, but
went to bedrooms in the second story.
There they ransacked bureaus, taking
everything of value, including diamonds.
rings. and other jewelry. The rooms were
left in the utmost confusion bedding
scattered about the floors indiscrimi-
nately, pictures torn down, and in a rear
room was found the evident means used
by the burglars in making their escape
from the house. A number OF blankets
had been torn in shreds, the pieces tied
together. forming a long rope. One end
was attached firmly to a bed post. while
the other was hung out the rear second
story window. Down this rope. it is
thought. the burglars lowered themselves
to an areaway, through which they es-
capped. climbing a rear fence into an alley.
About . o'clock Mr.. KoontZ returned
home with his family and upon entering
they found evidence OF the robbery. In
two rooms on the second floor the gas
was burning and the parlor window was
open. After a hasty search word was sent
for the police. Sergeant Conlon, of the
Eighth precinct station. and Detectives
McNamee and Lacy went to the house to
investigate. They made a thorough ex-
animation of everything. but found not
a single clew to the burglars.
a description and list of the missing
jewelry was taken and is as follows One
diamond ring. value $50; one gold medal
fob chain attached, value S25: one ladies'
gold watch. value s15; one cameo ring,
one diamond turquoise ring. several gold
rings. and other small jewelry. The list
was telephoned late last night to Balti-
more. Rickyille. Nd, Richmond. Va, and
Alexandria, as we'll as to the various pre-
cinct stations in this city.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-14
BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE.
The Rivers and Harbors Bill to BE
Disposed of Today.

btSpDSeu tsE
The Rivers and Harbors Appropriation
bill. which has been under consideration
by the House of Representatives since that
branch OF Congress disposed of the Re-
apportionment bill on Wednesday. will be
voted on at o'clock this afternoon.
Though there has been perhaps more than
the usual amount Of opposition to this
character OF bill. its supporters have no
doubt that il will be passed. A large per-
centage OF the opposition to the bill has
been avOwedly from members who have
felt that their districts or States have
been slighted in the matter of appropria-
tions.
It is thought that regular appropriation
bills will hold the floor of the House dur
ing the week, and among those which will
be reported are the District of Columbia
and the Sundry Civil The Army Appro-
pration bill can be brought in al any
time, 50 members OF the Military Com
mittee say. and the Naval Appropriation
bill is in advanced shape
The question of the utility OF submarine
bosts is, f. is said. one of the things which
divides the committee. The proposition to
appropriate for the construction OF twenty
of these curious craft has strong sup
port in the House and il is thought to be
likely that should the Naval Committee
not recommend the building Of this num-
ber. the House will amend the bill so as
to provide for them.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-14
A POKER GAME RAIpED.
Policeman stnhI Watches the Play
ers Through keyhOIc.


Policeman stahl. Of the FIRST precinct.
made a successful raid on poker game
in Temperance Hall Alley, between D and
L and Ninth and Tenth Streets north
west, last night about II o'clock. This is
the second time within week that this
place has been raided by the police OF the
First precinct Patrolman Stahl was
passing by the d Street entrance OF the
alley and sauntered up to the house He
soon became IN Interested spectator at a
fun -nedged game of poker. After watch
ing the game> >through the keyhole for
nearly a quarter OF an hour. the Off er
decided to break the mOnotony This h ,
did BY opening the door and entering. tl
the amazement of the particip pants. who
Immediately became panic stricken and
attempted 10 escape.
Upon entering the officer saw seven ne
groes eagerly bending over the cards and
money. while three white men watched
the game The policeman conilscated tha
cards. together with several dollars in
Decent pieces.
Charles Perry. who is said o BE- running
the game was arrested and taken to the
First precinct station, charged with per-
hitting gambling upon his premises.
Richard Perry. VINO last Tuesday in he
Police court. was sent to jail for running
a disordcrlyr house. was among the play
ers arrested and while the policeman was
endeavuriug to get him 10 the station he
struck William Young. a special night
,yatchroap a Summing blow n the Jaw.
John Callahan Frank McGrau. and
Alex Burns all white. who we're in he
house. we've also lccLcl Up. and en- was
harsed Hi,l X -ns G--nA. a-d diS rderly,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-14
THE SENATE PROGRAMME
A Vote on the Army Bill Will Pos
sibly Be Taken Tomorrow.
Few Amendments Remain to BE Dis
posed of-Thc Ship Subsidy scheme
Calendar-A Bittc- Fight Over
Hanna's Pet Measure Promised.

The Senate will resume consideration OF
the Army Reorganization bill today and a
vote will probably be taken before ad-
journment tomorrow Messrs. Hawley and
Proctor. who have charge of the measure.
are confident that an agreement can be
reached to this effect All of the i'm
portant changes have been disposed of,
and only few Individual amendments re-
main for discussion.
Immediately after the bill is disposed of
Mr.. Hanna will have a last chance to have
his Ship Subsidy bill made the unfinished
business. The programme is that he will
make motion to that effect. Some Dem
ocrat will object and on a yea and nay
vote the bounty scheme will be returned
to the head of the calendar to come up
daily at the close of morning business.
The fight promises to be bitter and many
Republicans as well as the Democrats
Frye is said TO be to make the shipping
scheme party measure and to force a
party vote. 1t is now known. however,
that Nessrs. Hale, Spooner. Aldrich and
other Republican leaders are opposed to
'iS I'm "iiiio WI AiiISoh ts Sdiu " We
against 1t in its present form. If the
measure gets back as unfinished busi-
ness" Wednesday its consideration will
occupy the balance of the week
The Nicaragua Canal bill still remains
the special order, but cannot come up
while the appropriation bills remain un-
acted upon.
On Saturday Mr.. Allison will present
resolutions on the death of John Henry
Gear, late Senator from Iowa, and the
day will be given over to eulogies
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-14
TRIED THREE TINES
To Fit Coffee 10 "A Sensitive Body

| There are great numbers of highly or
| ganized people upon whom coffee acts as
a clearly defined poison. In some extreme
| cases The poisonous effects will show in
| from three to five minutes. in other cases
| long time is required and in some cases
the body can stand the effects for years.
but the effects are very sure. and many
| times result in a fixed condition Of organic
! disease that is difficult or impossible to
be rid of.
Mrs. J. W. Grant of Deepwater. No.
writes interestingly Of her experience
with coffee. After using coffee a number
OF years and gradually falling in health.
| got so 1 could eat but very little break
fast at any time, and many days could not
cal at all. / would drink cup Of coffee
and try TO eat a little bread.
Il knew the coffee WAS hurting un but
did not seem to be able to take anSning
else. Just the minute took a swallow
OF co:ee my nerves would begin 20 tiugie
a weak. faint sensation would run al over
my body my wrists burning and aching
the back OF my neck hurting until il final
ly got so bad that I would have to held
my head on my hand while drinking my
cup Of coffee.
Il would frequently have to run TO The
door for breath feeling as though I would
faint away. / got so ! coGld scarcely sit
Up to eat my little breakfast. So il went
on until l ran lALO nervous pfOStfdtlOn
completely. Nothing would stay on my
stomach. l called in physicians, who told
me | must travel. and gave me but little
announcement Of getting we'll.
"A friend told me my trouble was cof-
fee; l didn't believe it. but for some rea-
son l concluded to stop drinking coffee
and try the Postum Food Coffee that had
been so highly recommended. was great
ly astonished to find that in q few days |
had no more Of the nervous spells at
breakfast and began to eat food OF most
any and every kind.
II began to recover very quickly, but
like lots Of coffee and tobacco slaves.
thought ! would like to try the coffee
again so 1 started in on It and the old
trouble came on ! stopped again and
went to Postum and began to improve in
health. I did this foolish thing three diff
ferent times and each time that would
go back to coffee | would run down in
health and was threatened with the same
cid troubles.
Il finally learned how to make Postum
so well by letting It boil long enough. that
il tasted as good as fine Java coffee. and
from that time on have never had any
desire to 20 back to coffee. | am now
well. and there is no question but that
my recovery is due entirely to the leaving
off OF cciTee and using Postum Food Cof-
r-.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-14
NARROWLY ESCAPES DEATH
Louis streb Rendered Uncansciou,
From 'nhnIinE Gas Fumes

Louis Streb, tailor, was taken to the
Homeopathic Hospital yesterday suffering
fror' the effects OF inhaling Illuminating
gas. He resides at l22 X Street norta-
west
Charles Taylor is a boarder at the Streh
home. and yesterday morning he Giscoy-
cred the odor Of escaping gas while poss-
ing through hall near the room occupied
by his landlord. he forced the door 10
Strcb's room Immediately and found the
6aS escaping from one burner. which had
not been fully turned Off Steb was living
in bed and efforts to arouse him proved
futile Taylor became alarmed and noti-
fed members of the family. as well as
Dr.. Wagner who responded and worked
some time on the patient. The ambulance
was summoned and Streb taken to the hos
pital He is siXty-nine years of age He
VIII recover.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-14
TELLS A QUEER STORY.
james Davis Says He Was Throw
Into the Canal.

southeast. says somebody unknown threw
MIN into tie James Creek Canal at a late
hour Saturday night. and but for timely
assistance he would have been drowned.
Davis reached his home shortly after mid
night, and was dripping wet from head
TO foot. He can give no description OF
his assailant. and does not know who res
cued him.
the case. learned that Davis is an IRON
worker. and was paid eff Saturday even
ing. receiving s14 for his work From
that timo no trace OF Davis has been
discovered until he arrived home. after
spending some time in the canal When
the detective called to see him. Davis. it
is said was SO intoxicGte ed that he was
nos able to make himself understood
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-14
HIS WIFE SAVED HIM.

''My wifes good advice saved my life,' writes
r NJ Ross of Winfield. Tenn, ''for had such a
had cough I could hardly breathe steadily grew
worse under doctors treatment. hut my wife
urged me to use Dr. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption which completely cured me-"
Coughs. Colds. Bronchitis. La Grippe. Pneumonia.
Asthma, Hay Fever. and all malades of chest
throat and lungs are positively cured by this
marvellous medicine. Fifty cents and 81. Every
bottle guaranteed. Trial bottles free at Henry
Evans drug store. go Street northwest.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-14
THE INAUGURAL CROWDS
How the Public Comfort Committee
VIII Care for Them.
Every Precnution VIII he Taken to
Assure Protection md Agreeable
Special Arrangements Nnde for
CoIorcd People Who VIII Come.

The problem Of providing quarters for
the many thousand visitors who viii be
in the city during the coming inau,sura-
tion is being skilfully handled by the In
augural Committee on Public Comfort un-
der the direction of its Chairman, Michael
l. Weller. Mr. Weller was the Chairman
of the Public Comfort Committee eight
years ago. and is applying proftably the
experience acquired at that time. He is
thoroughly familiar with the difficulties
that confront the committee, and has de-
voted especial attention with commend
able results in devising means to obviate
certain unpleasant and undesirable con-
ditions that have prevailed at former in
augurations.
Mr.. Weller relates an incident Of his
experience as Chairman OF the former
Committee on Public Comfort, which il
lustrates one OF the troubles with which
his committee is compelled to contend. as
at this Inauguration. a register was kept
Of the accommodations Of boarding and
lodging houses in the city available fer
the use of visitors. Among other appli
cants presenting themselves to the com
mittee for registration as having quarters
to dispose OF a woman submitted house
which Mr.. Weller in his business oCcu-
patton as a real estate broker, had charge
OF. Mr.. Weller was thoroughly familiar
with the conditions OF the house. bUt was
unknown to the applicant.
The woman could ind sleeping accom-
modatiOn for twenty-five guests at the
price of So per day without board Mr..
Weller knew that the house was small.
six rooms with bath, and that it was &C
cupied by the woman. her husband. daugh-
ter, and SON law, and yeral members
of the family. Under the conditions he
realized that few rooms in the house could
be made available. He put the question
to the applicant. who stated that the fam
lily proposed to crowd up. leaving two
rooms that could be used for visitors.
neither o. the rooms of great size.
Despite the applicants contention that
visitors expected to be crowded upon the
occasion, Mr.. Weller declined to be ca
toled into registering the accommodation
Of the house at more than eight people.
with two double beds in a room.
The unscrupulous desire to acquire a
years income in a fen days at the ex-
psnse OF the guests OF the city. OF which
the above is one sample in many Mr.
Weller has taken thorough precautions to
strangle on the present occasion. Two
inspectors have been appointed whose
uutE II ~ 10 Ni>lL All OF tut houses WHICH
apply for registration, verifying state
ments in regard TO the quartering capacity
and the character Of the place.
The committee has frequently been en-
barrassed by their lack Of information
concerning the race Of the occupants ni
houses having accommodation to dispose
Of. and also in not knowing the race OF the /
visitors applying for accommodation. /
White visitors have frequently, at past in /
auguraJions, been assigned TO houses oc- !
cupied by colored neonle 90
tzs
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aHa has aa.a as."...
cha E7rar.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-14
a BLAZE AT CLEVELAND PARK
The Turkish Minister'S Residence
Dnmn&cd by Eirc.

The chimney at the country residence of
the Turkish Minister, located at Cleve-
land Park. was discovered abIaze last
night about o'clock by Policeman BiI-
kigt, of the Seventh precinct mounted
squad, who sent in a telephone call for
the firemen. The message was received
at the station. and word sent to No. en-
gine company to respond
Detective Burroughs mounted his BIZ
cycle and rode out to Cleveland Park
ahead of the engine, and found that the
fire had been extinguished by citizens.
Notice Of this was given the engine, which
was returned TO the city. The Turkish
Minister was in the city during the ex-
citSment.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-14
Rendine street Car Strike Ended

READING. Pa, Jan. 13.-The strGe of
the street car men of the Union Traction
Company has been declared off and all
cars are running as usual The men gain
nine hours a day. a slight advance in
wages. reinstatement of discharged men
and all future discharges and labor differ
ences to be arbitrated.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-14
DIED.

WALSH Departed this life on Sunday. Ianu-
airy I3. 1901 at 10 O'Clock a. m. JOHN F.
WALSH beloved son of Timothy and Mary Walsh
Notice Of funeral hereafter. 1t
BANF-on Saturday. January II, 1901. at sos a.
m. WILLIAM E.. beloved son OF Ulrich and the
late Catherine Banf aged thrty-four years.
Funeral from his late residence, l19 Virginia
ave. sw. on Monday, January II. at 2:30 p. n,
Friends and relatives invited to attend
ia12-2t EN-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-14

.7r han at any time since he was
taken Ill with the grip. 1t has been many
years since Mr.. Mckinley was Obliged to
remain in bed for a week on account of
illness. and the experience has been new
to him. He is resolved to take every pre-
caution to prevent relapse which might
be more serious than the original disease.
and he will therefore not resume his off,
cial duties for at least another week II
there is any very imperative business it
is probable that he will be able TO be con-
suited about it. but at present there is
nothing so urgent that fl cannot await the
return Of the President to his usual
health and vigor.
The rOuti:e matters Secretary Cor
telyou has well in hand, and being thor
oughly conversant with affairs and know
ing the Presidents wishes. he is able to
attend to all necessary business
Last night Mr.. Cortelyou issued the fol-
lowing statement:
The President continues to improve;
the day being bright and sunny he was
able TO take a short drive, Mrs Mckinley
accompanying him. While his remarkable
powers Of recuperation are bringing about
rapid recovery his physician enjolns as
complete rest as possible from official
cares, and it Is not expected that he will
resume work in his office for at least a
week"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-14

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STAN
dard Butterine Company viii be held at
the Offices of Messrs Gurley & Johnson.
No. 1895 F Street northwest city, on
Tuesday. January 10, 1901, at o'clock p.
m. Polls viii be open until 4:50 o'clock
.. IN. for the election of seven directors.
RICHARD 4. JOHNSON.
ia4-i2tem Chairman
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-14
EDUCATIONAL.

ANYONE who can speak can develop perfect
voice. light reading acting. oratury. also
string instruments taught; 10 cents lesson in
class $40 l2th ST. NV jaI2-St.em
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-14

NOTICE-THE ANNUAL MEETING OF
the Stockholders of the Cumberland
Valley Cement Company will be held at
its Office. in the Ralston Building. No. 612
F Street northwest. Washington. D. c., on
TUESDAY, JANUARY, 10. 1901. at s
O'Clock p. m. S. DANA LINCOLN, Presi-
dent iag-6t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-14
SPECIAL NOTICES.

There will be a meeting of the stock
holders of the PURITY ICE COMPANY
at the Office of the company. Room 90.
Hutchins Building. corner Tenth and ID
Streets northwest. on MONDAY. THE 4TH
DAY OF FEBRUARY. 1901. AT IL
O'CLOCK A. NJ, for the purpose of au-
thorizing the increase of the present cap
itai stock of fifty thousand 50.000) dollars
to one hundred and fifty thousand Q50, ,00O)
dollars. JOHN E. MeGAW,
LEE HUTCHINS,
W. J. DANTE
jai3-23t am Trustees.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-14
KIDNEY
TROUBLE

mer's Swamp Root, the great kidney remedy
At druggists in ffty-cent and dollar sizes. Sam.
pie bottle by mail free; also pamphlet telling you
how to find out IL you have kidney trouble.
Address DR.. hilmer Co. Bin2hImt0n. N. Z.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-14
WE BUY UNDIVIDED INTERESTS IN

WE BUY UNDIVIDED INTERESTS IN
Real Estate and Perfect Titles.
Parties who failed to pay 1898 taxes. and
whose property was sold. can protect them
from maturing to a deed and loss of prop
erty by calling at the Office OF WASHING
TON Law & CLAIMS CO.. Room 7. Az
Louisiana Avenue northwest. city.
noIS-tf,em
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-14
HEADQUARTERS PUBLIC COMFORT.

HEADQUARTERS PUBLIC COMFORT,
Rooms sos and 5Os, Fifth floor. the
Evening Star" Bulding-All parties
wishing to furnish accommodations to
visitors during the inaugural are re-
que5ted to call at headquarters or send
description of quarters. stating number
OF persons that can be supplied with
rooms, with and without meals, ETC., also
list of prices per day.
N. /. WELLER, Chairman.
Public Comfort Committee.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-14

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The annual statement will be ready for
distribution at the office of the company
about January Il.
By order of the Board of Managers.
L. PIERCE BOTELER. Secretary.
ia5tof7. EN-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-14

BY the charter of the company the cleo
tion of seven managers to conduct the af-
fairs OF the company is required to be
held at the above meeting
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-14
de2S-1mo-em

OFFICE OF THE MUTUAL FIRE INSUR-
ANCE COMPANY of the District OF Co
lumbia. Washington, January 5. 19oi.-The
annual meeting of the Mutual Fire Insur-
ance Company of the District OF Columbia
Will be held on the THIRD MONDAY in
January, 1901. the 21st instant, at the Of
flee of the company. No. 902 Pennsylvania
Avenue northwest, commencing at 3
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-14

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Thousands have 1: and don't
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