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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-04
PERSONAL POINTS.

William Baker. of Springfield, is in
town.
l George Sudlow, of Sherrard, spent
Sunday in the city.
A. H. Connolly. of Kansas City,
Mo-, is here for short stay.
A. w. Lawson, of Clinton, was a
Rock Island visitor yesterday.
Rev. j. h. Cannon. of Gibson City,
H., is visiting Rev. j. F. Lockney.
Edward Wagner, of the postoffice
force, is confined to his home by
illness.
Mrs. j. Z. Montrose. of Peoria, ar
rived this morning for few days
visit in the city.
Township Collector Conrad Schneid-
er is critically i'll at his home on
Fourth avenue.
Mrs. j. w. Lawhead, of Decorah.
Iowa, is visiting with her brother,
Louis Schnitger.
Mrs. r. H. Dart leaves this.evening
over the Rock Island for California on
an extended visit.
Mrs. A. d. Sperry has returned af-
ter visit with her father, who is i'll
at his home in Wilton, Iowa.
Capt. John Streckfus returned home
from Jacksonville. Ind, where he is
overseeing the building of his new
palatial packet, to spend Sunday with
his family.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-04
HORACE MANN SCHOOL
OPENED TO PUPILS TO-DAY.

Two rooms on the first floor of the
new Horace Mann school on Four
teenth avenue We're opened today.
The remaining two ground floor rooms
have been made ready for use, and it
is expected the fourth and fifth grade
children of this district who have been
attending the Eugene Field and Long
fellow buildings will be transferred to
their own district and occupy the
rooms that have been prepared for
them by the latter part of the week.
Miss Edith Noftsker continues as
principal of the Horace Mann school,
and will teach the fifth grade. Miss
Kate McQuade will remain in charge
of the primary room. while from the
substitute list Miss Clara Harrington
has been called to teach the second land
Miss Mary Holland the third and
fourth grades. The occupancy of the
rooms will relieve the crowded condi-
ton that has obtained in the fourth
aud fifth grades at the Eugene Field
and Longfellow buildings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-04
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Minnie NJ. Stoebsr and Martha Wirig
Entertain Little Friends.

Minnie M. Stoebsr and Martha Wirig
Entertain Little Friends.
Minnie NJ Stoeber entertained 81
little friends Saturday afternoon at
her home, 522 Twenty-fourth street,
in honor of her 18th birthday. There
was season of music and games,
after which refreshments were served.
Minnie received many beautiful pres
ents. The guests were: Star Rife,
Josephine McNeilis, Margaret Nc
Neilis, Maria Hansen, Mary Paul.
Frieda Krohn, May Stapletom, Hazel
Mapes, Lenora Johnson, Irene Drack,
Dorothy Martin, Brina Canaan, Lois
Hubbard, Adah Martin, Hazel Hurn,
Marion Hubbard, Eda Beck, Jessie
Flanagan, Josephine Drack, Lille
Krohn and Florence Cameron.
Martha Wirig was hostess at a
happy gathering of little folks at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lawrence Wirig, 1923 Sixth avenue,
Saturday afternoon. the occasion be-
ing her 18th birthday anniversary.
The hours were passed in music and
games, after which refreshments
were partaken of. The guests were
Martha Bredar, Joseph Bredar, Lizzie
Schultz, Lizzie Schmitt, Blanche
French. Ella Flick, Margaret Bailey,
Mary Holtzer. Ella Gutzweiller. Kate
Boden, Joe Sersig, Theresa Sersig,
Harry Schreiver, Tillie Burkhart.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-04
SWEEPER TURNS UP
LOST CAR RECEIPTS.

Last evening, in accordance with
the usual custom, the days receipts
on the Milan street car line were
placed in a tin box and started for the
street car barn on thu platform of a
Moline car. In some manner while
enroute the box was lost and thor
ough search failed to locate it. The
superstition, of course, prevailed that
it had been stolen. This morning.
while Officer Barney McCabe was
passing up Twentieth street, he
noticed at Third avenue something
protruding from the snow that had
been pushed to the side of the track
by the sweeper. 1t proved to be the
missing box with its. contents intact,
and certain of the street car men are
correspondingly happy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-04


north. due here at S.15 this morning.
did not get in till 11;45, while the
st. Louis passenger arrived three
quarters of an hour late. Several of
the freights were stalled. Some of
the trains are being pulled by double
headers.
Mayor McConochie had the horses
owned by the health department busy
all day cleaning snow from different
thoroughfares. A number of teams
were also hired to haul some of the
beautiful from Second avenue.
In the Country.
In the country, while the roads
were INSTRUCTED by an average depth
of Is inches of snow, the drifting was
not as bad as might have been ex-
pected. There were few places where
a good strong team hitched to bob
sled could not break a track. ALL
main roads were opened early in the
morning by public spirited residents
or those who had children to take to
school. OF course it will in all prob
ability be several days before country
roads will be in condition for heavy
hauling.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-04
H. P STODDARD DEAD
Prominent Resident Expires Sud-
denly Today at His Home
in Edgington.
EARLY SETTLER OF THE COUNTY
Farmer, Stock Dealer and Mer.
chant.-Death of Sister of
Visitation Order.

Henry P. Stoddard, ex-postmaster
of Edgington and one of the promi-
nent and we'll to-do residents of Rock
Island county. died suddenly at $3.50
O'Clock this morning at his home in
the village named.
Deceased was born on q farm in
Greene county, N. Y, March 4, 1884,
the SON of Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Stod-
dard. He attended thu public school
until % years of age, when he started
out to make his fortune in the west,
settling in Edgington, where Oct. 10,
1858. he was married to Miss Sarah E.
Boultinghouse. Mr.. Stoddard rented
a farm, which he cultivated for a
time. and afterwards, in 1866. he pur.
chased one of his own, on which he
settled in 1869, and which had since
been his place of abode. The farm
consists of 100 acres and the residence
is one of the finest furnished in the
county and is palatial in its construc-
ton. Mr.. Stoddard also owned the
largest storehouse with a splendid
hall in the village of Edgington.
Besides carrying on his mercantile
business Mr.. Stoddard had been very
extensively engaged in the buying
and shipping of stock. Politically,
he was member of the democratic
party, and was appointed postmaster
at Edgington during President Cleve-
lands first term. He was a man of
whom it was said his word was as
good as his bond. He enjoyed the
f,sn oh Of m
knew him and his death will be Sc
verely mourned throughout the
county. He is survived by his widow.
Sister Mary Ligouri
Sister Mary Ligouri, of the Academy
of the Visitation, died at the convent
on Fifth avenue at 1880 last night
after a weeks illness with peritonitis.
She was one of the oldest sisters in the
city, being about 20 years of age, and
had been nun for period of 30
years. Her early life was spent in
Indianapolis and she came to this city
from Maysville, Ky, during the past
autumn. The funeral will be held at
o'clock tomorrow morning from the
academy. Rev. j. f. Lockney will
oflieiate and interment will be made at
Calvary cemetery.
H. b. Baker.
II. B. Baker died this morning at
the county hospital after three
weeks illness, aged SO years. He
leaves in Rock Island wife and four
CHI ldren. He was taken TO the in
Urinary at the beginning of his sick
ness, his sons making provision for
his care.
Cummings.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
A. Cummings, who live on Twelfth
street near Sixth avenue, died at IL
o'clock Saturday night. The funeral
was held at o'clock this afternoon
from the bereaved home
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-04
Special Lots for This Week.

To start the embroidery season with
a rush, we offer the following lots at
the cost to import:
1000 yards Cambria Edgings
and insertions, worth &c, at,
YARD ......-... &c
1,250 yards fine Cambria Edgings,
manufactured to sell at to
12c, will go quick at &c and. sc
At 10c yard extraordinary lot of
high grade work in Edgings and
Insertings, none worth less
than 1Sc, all at, yard. -. zoe
At 12I a yard beautiful lot of F1ounc-
ings, Edgings and Insertings in
Cambria and Nainsook, worth
just double, take them at -. ~! C
These are the greatest embroidery
values ever placed before the pur-
chasing public hereabout. Handsome
All-overs. Handsome Nainsook and
Cambr matched sets, at unusually
low prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-04
PolIca Pointa.

Nels Jasperson and Emil Swan were
fined 81 for drunkenness this after
noon.
Mrs. Fredeson was arrested this
afternoon on complaint of Gus Ham
merquist, and Magistrate Stafford
fined her 81 and costs for using
abusive language.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-04
The Modern way

Commends itself to the well in
formed, to do pleasantly and effect
ually 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
Fig Syrup company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-04
working Night and Day.

The busiest and mightiest little
thing that ever was made is DR..
Kings New Life Pills. These pills
change weakness into strength, list
lessness into energy, brain-fag into
mental power. They're wonderful in
building up the health. Only 25
cents per box. Sold by Hartz g.
|IJllemever
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-04
Notice.

Members of Island City camp No.
500 and their ladies are requested to
be at the hall Friday evening at 1880
o'clockto participate in strictly 500
social affair. BY order of the COM
mittee. E f. HEIPENsrELL.
Clark
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-04

a powerful engine cannot be run
with weak boiler, and We can't keep
up the strain of an active life with a
weak stomach; neither can we stop
the human machine to make repairs.
If the stomach cannot digest enough
food to keep the body strong, such q
preparation as Kodol DYSPEPSIA Cure
should be used. IL digestse what you
eat and it simply can't help but do
YOU good. B. H. Bieber and Hartz &
Whenever.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-04
MCCABE'S.
The New Embroideries.
10000 Yards to Select From.

This week we place on sale our en-
tire importation of fine embroideries
direct from the makers in st. Call,
Switzerland. New designs together
with improved means for making en-
able us to show handsomer embroid-
cries than ever before. and at much
lower prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-04

Inspires one to nobler and better
deeds; unlocks the gates of happiness
pours glowing vitality into your sys-
tenn That's what Rocky Mountain
Tea will do. 50 cents. T. II. Thomas
pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-04
Inventory Discoveries.

Packed away in a bin in an obscure
corner of our basement storeroom
we found II dozen brown Turkish
bath towels. large sizes. worth 20
to SOC, are badly soiled, mussed
and dirty, while they last,
pick them lively at, per pick zoe
Remember, while they last. Don't
expect to find them all clean.
Closing out all the hand sleds at sc
Ladies' 25c wool hose. ribbed
and plain :. .......... fOC
Children's heavy ribbed wool
18c mittens for. ..... &c
We find too high a pile of heavy
12c Canton flannel, so we say z!C
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-04
Week..
1s Pounds Best GRADUATED Sugar sl.OO.
Pride of The Fair flour,
the whitest and strongest
northern fancy patent

VI Il AO az 49,
the whitest and strongest
northern fancy patent
made, per sack -. Sill 5
Best xxx Full Patent
flour, per sack. ..... CSC
Plump Cal. prunes, z lbs. 25c
Fancy ring evaporated
apples. ID - -.......- &c
Red letter soups, each can
makes 1 quart delicious
soup, 8 cans for 25c
Choice Young Hyson, Gun
Powder, Oolong and mixed
tea, reg. 40c grade, Id. :. 29c
A fancy uncolored Japan tea
reg. Coo grade, per Id - 39c
Good head rice, Id :. $500. &c
Fancy whole Goldfish, ID. &c
ID bars Fairbanks soap, l
package Gold Dust free. 25c
Fancy solid pack tomatoes,
2 cans 15c
Finestrolled white oats, lb. &c
Best land picked white
beans, 6 lbs for. $500. 25c
Finest sal soda, ID. ..... 1c
Coffee Essence ..... 1c
Fancy pearl barley, lb. -. &c
Choice Java and Mocha cof-
fee, 80 lbs 81, lb. -. 19c
Good peeled table peaches,
BIB can. lie
SpeckIed Trout cigars, 30 in
box. 49,. CSC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-04
Special Display and Sale of
New GinghamS.

This week we open up five cases of
handsome dress and shirt waist
Ginghams.
125 pieces handsome Ginghams. new
est designs, values 124c
yard. at per yard ........... IOC
125 pieces Scotch Ginghams in all the
latest colorings and weaves,
will be sold at, yard. 1900. I24C
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-04
Make up Your Mind Now
AS To- what cleanino and nail

AS to what cleaning and paint
ing you are going to do this
spring. We have a complete
stock of ready mixed paints,
varnishes, floor finishes, boiled
oil, floor paints, enamels, stains,
barn paint, tin roof paint, and a
complete line of brushes. Spe-
ciaI attention given to those in
tending to do exterior painting.
White lead in any quantity.
Coffee pots, full nickle plate
Tea pots. full nickle- plate
on copper, fancy spouts. SOC
Carpet sweepers. genuine
Bissell's, ball bearing 1928
Boiler. heavy galvanized,
No. 8 special ..... 75c
Boiler, heavy galvanized.
No. 9. special .... S5c
Bread boards, nicely fins
ished white wood. .....e zoe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-04

ca - TO 7EA
B..r, ts. The Kind You HaTs AlEays Bougts
's, z &eN2zzzl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-04
III. b. Baker.

The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
A. Cummings. who live on Twelfth
street near Sixth avenue, died at IL
o'clock Saturday night. The funeral
was held at 2 O'Clock this afternoon
from the bereaved home.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-05
SIX CARS OF Strawberries.
a Days Shipment From Wilmington, MOrvsn
Safe Crackers.

Wilmington, n c., May about half
a dozen solid cars of strawberries went
forward by refrigerator service today to
Northern markets. Mr.. Fl. 7. Bauman,
business agent of the Eastern Carolina
Truck and Fruit Growers Association,
left this morning to look after the inter-
ests of shippers at Rocky Mount
The county commissioners OF Anson will
decide at a meeting Monday whether or
not the Marven safe crackers in Jail at
Wadesboro will be transferred for safe
keeping to the Wilmington Jail Col. W.
j. Croswell of Wilmington, superintendent
Of this division of the Southern Express
Company. very much desires the change
to the Wilmington Jail on account of the
connection Of the robbers with the Rail
eigh express robbery and has offered to
pay all expenses of the transfer. The
prisoners themselves do not desire the
change. They are abundantly supplied
with literature by friends in the North
and spend much of their time In read
ing.
Rev. j. e. Schoolheld. of Danville, Va.
will assist Rev j. NJ Cole in a series of
revival services at Grace VI f. church.
this city, beginning Sunday morning.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-05
SENATORS HARD HiTTERS
They Again Demonstrate This to
Richmond's Woe
COCKS or WALK CAN'T FETCH A CROW
The Giants Prove Themselves Worthy Of Their
Name and Norfolk Loses Another Game.
Portsmouth is Beaten in
Close Contest.
Special to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Richmond, Va, May 4.-The greatest
audience Of the season saw Raleighs fine
team defeat Richmond for another game
this afternoon in the ninth inning by a
score os Q 20 A.
There was fine playing on both sides
up to the ninth inning, and more or less
exulting by the long rows CT rooters over
the belief that Richmond would defeat
their hardy enemies. Pretty plays on
both sides were loudly applauded. The
Raleigh men are heavy batters, and turn
ed the tide OF battle in the ninth when
the cranks were already leaving, be-
lieving Richmond. who up TO that time
stood to 8, had the game. But the first
man up for Carolina gained first base on
an error by Darby and eight followed
him at the bat and six good and true men
crossed the plate ere the hot work was
over The second man at the bat went
out and then the real work began, with
three hits and another error by Darby
base on balls, and a man hit by pitch
ed ball. six runs resulted and the game
was Cardinals bevond a doubt. Every
man on the team hit true and made a
run. Nine men and nine runs. is the
record Fine batting ii was, and the out
field drew manv cheers by their pretty
work Attendance 500
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-05
ton and Peitz, Time, 1:45 Umpire,
Dwyer Attendance, 5000
=, A .,,rr,n L - OLE II r,S1.r NJ.

ton and Petz, Time, l;45. Umpire,
Dwyer. Attendance, 5000
EASTER LEAGUE RESULTS.
Montreal o; Rochester A.
Buffalo, 8: Toronto, {.
Worcester, 81; Syracuse, H.
Hartford. ;; Providence 6.
SOUTHERN LEAGUE RESULTS.
At Little Rock-Little Rock, 4; Mem
phis 2.
COLLEGE TEAM RESULTS.
Richmond. Va, May AT Char
lottesviIle today the University Of V!r-
ginia was defeated by the University
OF Georgetown, 8 to s.
The score: r.. III. r..
Virginia ..,...,..,.0 o. . l- 9 Il
Georgetown .......2 90 3 3--9 : 3
Batteries Male and Carter; Duie and
Blewett.
University of Pennsylvania, lS; Cor
nell T.
Princeton, 8; Brown, ..
Annapolis ava! Cadets, 10; Gallaudet,2 2.
West Point. 10; Rutgers. /.
Harvard, 4: Willis, s.
Carlisle Indians, l6 Columbia, 5.
Atlanta, Ca, May 4.--Georgia school OF
Technology IS; Auburn University 2
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-05
REMovE THE ARSENAL.
Judge Grahams Bill Carries AN Appropriation
For It.

The News and Observer is reliably in
formed that ample provision has been
made for the removal of the unsightly
arsenal from the capitol square by the
passage OF a bin introduced by Represen-
tatiye Graham, of Granville county APP
propriating $500 for this purpose
Judge Graham expressed surprise when
in Raleigh recently that the passage of
this bill had been seemingly overlooked.
and that there should be any doubt OF
the power of the authorities 10 carry out
the provisions of the act
Investigation should be made with as
little delay as possible, regarding this
important matter and steps be taken at
an early date to take away this hdeous
blemish to the otherwise beautiful
grounds surrounding the capitol build
ing
Judge Graham Is entitled to the thanks
of the citizens Of Raleigh for his efforts
to secure the passage Of the bill.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-05
LEAzAR LITERARY SOCIETY.

In the exercises at the A. and NJ Col
lege last night OF the undergraduate
members Of theLeaar Literary Society
the medals were won by c. =. Rogers, of
Newbern, in defamation subject, "A
Plea for the Beers" by j. f. Cort, OF
Newton in an assay, subject, How Plants
Scatter their Seed" and by the affirma-
:iya IN the debate Resolved: The Farm
ers in the Great Staple Crops Should
Organic to Sell Their Products Directly
to the Consumer" The affirmative was
presented by Mr.. w A. Parker, Of Hills
boro, and Mr. J. P. Turner, OF Norwood.
aud the individual debate medal was
awarded to Mr.. w A. Parker.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-05

The audience viii assemble at Metro
poIitan Hall at 80 p. m. Friday, May
10th. The Burgwyn Camp will act as
ushers. Seats will be reserved for the
Confederate veterans, for the young ladies
of the female colleges of the city. and
in the gallery for the cadets of the A.
and NJ. College and for Morson's School
There will be music by selected choir
of the city.
Prayer, by Rev. Mr., Smith.
Music.
Introduction Of the orator. Major Gra-
ham Dawes, by the chief marshal, Cap
tain Ashe.
Grafton, by Major Dawes.
The subject of this oration is the Causes
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-05
The Official Program For
Memorial Day i'm Raleigh

that led to the War Between the States,
and the leading events of the first year
Of the war It is thought that this sub
ject will be full Of interest to many who
have never compreheuded how the war
came on.
Anthem.
The procession will form in front of
the hall and the Governors Guard and
the visiting military will act as an escort
to the veterans, and the procession will
proceed to the cemetery, where there will
be music and prayer, and while the graves
are being decorated, the choir will render
appropriate pieces.
AT the close OF the ceremonies, the
Governors Guard will fire a salute over
the graves of the dead.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-05
TWO TICKETS IN THE FIELD.
A Mixed Citizens" Ticket and Straight Ont
Democratic.

Hendersonville, N. c., May 4.-The
municipal fight here is getting warm. A
so-ealled citizen ticket was recently put
out by caucus of Ave Republicans and
four Democrats, headed with "A Republl-
can for mayor. Few Democrats were
consulted in the selection of candidates, and
they have resented the action by holding
a convention and putting out a straight
ticket, composed of the best citizens in
the town. A. f. Posey. Esq. is the DEM
ocratic candidate for mayor and is MAX
ing ii warm for his opponents
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-05
THE METHoDIsTs TRIUMPH.
The Game characterized by Heavy Hitting and
Sensational Catches.
lspecial to News and observerD

Especial 20 News and UDaeINeTJ
Durham, ~ c., May affinity de-
feated the University of Maryland here
this afternoon in a game characterized
by heavy hitting and much kicking. The
features OF the game were the battery
work OF Bradsher and Smith, and the
stick work of Anderson, Turner and
Smith for Trinity. Features for Mary
land were the batting of Taylor and
Fisher Sensational catches we're made
by Turner Puryear and Giles for the
home team. Score
Trinity .........0 , 6 2 8 0 0 Ill Is 3
Maryland ...,..013 > 0 0 0 0 o. 8 )
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-05
THE RESULT LONG IN DOUBT.
The Game Between Portsmouth and Newport
News Very Close.
Especial to News and Observer J

Especial to News and Observer
Newport News, Va, May Newport
News and Portsmouth played a close
game today the home club winning by
the score of TO 3. The result was in
doubt until the last inning, when Ashen-
back who reached first on a dead ball
brought in the winning score on an error
Johnson started into pitch for the ship
builders but was taken out in the fifth
when High replaced him, Johnson going
into the field. Voltz pitched a good game
Tor the visitors. The support on neither
team was gilt edged. One thousand peo-
pie saw the game. Newport News leaves
tomorrow afternoon for Wilmington
The score: r. II. f.
Newport News ...................4 8
Portsmouth ............. .....3 6 ;
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-05
EXTENT OF RUIN USKN0Wg.
The Nest Disastrous Fire in the History Of
Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Fla, May 3.-Jackson-
Vile today experienced the most dis
astrous fire of her existence The eE-
tire length of Beaver street from Davis
street TO the Greek on Liberty street
has. been totally destroyed. This is
fourteen solid blocks of residences. For