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Rock Island Argus., 1901-03-14
DOCTORS ON TYPHOID
Hold Conference With Teachers
and Recommend Artesian
Water for Schools.
DISCUSS CAUSE OF THE DISEASE
Germs Believed to Lurk in Vege-
tables and MiIk--Reso.
Iutions Adopted.

At the instance of the board of edu-
cation, which Tuesday evening decid-
ed to institute an inquiry among the
practicing physicians of the city as to
the cause of the prevalence of typhoid
fever here, particularly among s1nool
children, Health Commissioner G. G..
Craig. Jr., called a meeting of physi-
clans and school men at the Harper
house last evening.
There were present Drs. G. G.. Craig,
Jr., G. G. Carter, j. r. Hollowbush, b,
w. H. Ludewig, F. d. Paul. j. P.
Comegys, C. G. Craig. Sr.. c. I.
Foster, f, NJ. Ssla, Carl Bernhardi, Z.
Bradford. H. H. Chase, S. B. Hall. F.
H. FIRST, Joseph DeSilva and G. l..
Eyseer, Supt. II. B. Hayden, j. +.
Darby and q. G. Albee.
DIR. Carter was chosen chai rman of
the meeting, which convened in the
library, and DIR. First was elected
secretary. DIR. Craig, Sr., in stating
the purpose of the gathering, explain
ed that the board of education had
been considering taking steps toward
furnishing the public schools with
sterilized water, but as this would
imply a condemnation of that now in
use, a direct expression from the
medical fraternity had been requested
by that body before taking final action.
Cause of Infection.
Discussion followed, in which all
present took part, and there was
practical unanimity of opinion that
the water supply is primarily the
cause of the infection. One physician
was inclined to the belief that the
Rock Island Argus., 1901-03-14
SMITH MAKES GET AWAY
AFTER FRIENDS PAY FINE

Jay Smith, of East Moline, whose
fine of SO on charge of disorderly
conduct preferred by his landlady.
Mrs. Emma johnson, was suspended
during good behavior, has proved
himself anything but grateful. The
original charge against him was arson,
but it was changed at the hearing
Monday before Magistrate Stafford
and light sentence imposed.
Tne costs were not, of course. remit
ted, and they amounted to about $15.
Mr.. Smith was shy just $S % of this
amount when he came to settle, so
Mrs. Ida Perrett. daughter of his
landlady, returned to East Moline and
borrowed that sum from her husband
to secure the prisoners release.
Instead of waiting to repay his bene-
factress. Smith. as soon as he was re-
leased. shook the mud of these parts
from his pedal extremities and is now
in parts unknown.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-03-14
OLD TRAPPINGS ARE
SOLD THE ARSENAL

Bids were opened yesterday after
noon at Rock Island arsenal for the
disposal of a quantity of arms and ac-
coutrements that have been unser-
viceable by rust or decay, or obsolete
by changes in the military regula-
tions. The articles disposed of were
divided into 72 lots, and embraced
everything connected with soldiers
trappings from a musket to belt
buckle. Some of the arms were of
the model of 1910, and had seen SER
vice in the war of rebellion.
The bidders were principally from
the large cities of the east, c. j. God
frey and NJ. Haetley & Co.. of New
York City, and Walsh Sons & Co., CT
Newark, securing nearly all the lots.
Nothing was awarded to local bid
ders.
1t is said that those who handle
ordnance supplies disposed of in this
way often make a handsome profit.
They are usually frightened up and
sold to private military companies and
military academies to be used for
drill purposes. Not au inconsiderable
quantity is also purchased by dealers
in curios. and some of the rifles are
bored out and used as shot guns.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-03-14
strikers Discharged.

The dispute at the Davenport Pearl
Button company's plant, on Second
and Warren streets, and which has
been on for the past week, has had
rather sudden and unexpected ter
mination on the part of the SO cut
ters and grinders who have been out
during that time. Each cf them has
received written notice from the
company informing them that they
are discharged, as the cutting depart
ment at the plant would not again
resume operations. The 96 men are
therefore thrown upon their own re-
Rock Island Argus., 1901-03-14
Bits About Baseball.

Cedar Rapids, March 14.-Belden
Hill, manager of the Cedar Rapids
team in the Three 1" league, has an
nounced part of his players. For
pitchers he has Jack Ashton, of Chi
cago, last year with the Sterling, ILL.,,
independent team; Joe Mahaffy. of
Dayton. Ky /; and Mahilon Lyons, of
Cedar Rapids. In all probability Hill
will play third base. Snapper" Ken
nedy, now at New Brunswick, n. j.,
will play second base; Bert Spencer,
of Lincoln, Neb.. will play short
stop; Joe Snooks, of Cedar Rapids, last
year with Des Moines and Pueblo, will
catch and play in the outfield; Jack
Flood, of st. Louis, a brother of.Tim
Flood, will play one of the outfields.
Hill expects to have the rest of his
men signed in few days.
Terre Haute, March 14-Manager
Krieg, of the Terre Haute baseball
club. sends the following list of play
ers he has ordered to report here for
practice. Pitchers. Jack Jarvis, Hugh
Price, Hecht, Abbott. O'Brien and
Turner; catchers, Richardson and
Greenwald; first base, Conklin and
Kreig; second base. Ace Stewart;
third base, Hoffmeister, shortstop,
McChenog and Byers; outfield. Brady,
Piss, Wilkerson 10y, and Krauss.
Ace Stewart will be captain, it is
understood. The first practice game
will be played with Indiana University
team at Bloomington about April 10
Hub Knoll, who was a fast Western
league fielder in his day, will manage
the Evansville team this season.
Knoll is we'll known in Western league
circles, and he also has something of
a reputation in the big league circles.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-03-14

main Cause is the conta mination of
Vegeta oles, ETC., in cellars where sew
age has collected in time of high
wf.ter. Another placed milk as Sec
0ndary cause, claiming to have traced
10 cases on the route of particular
mllkman. On the question of the
extent to which school pupils are
affected by typhoid fever, Supt. Hay
den gave report collected from the
different teachers showing that out of
5000 pupils 150 have suffered with
the disease during the winter.
On motion of DR.. Eyster the follow
ing resolution was adopted:
Resolved. That considering the
fact that there are reasonable grounds
for suspecting that contamination of
the city water supply is responsible
for the prevalence of typhoid fever in
the community, the medical profess
sion would most emphatically recon-
M end that the board of education pro-
vide sterile water for the use of the
children in the public schools and
take such steps as will render it i'm
possible for them to drink unsterilized
water from the open taps.
recommend that the people generally
should refrain from drinking water
from the city water mains unless it is
boiled"
Precautions Suggested.
With respect to the steps that
should be taken to provide sterilized
water in the schools there was a diff
ference of opinion. Some favored the
purchasing of Pastuer filter for each
building for use in cases of emerg-
ency, as when the city filter for any
reason was out of order. or when in case
OF fire water had been pumped directly
into the mains. Others favored boil
ing as an absolutely safe method as
well as a cheap one where the schools
are supplied with steam heating ap-
paratus. Still others thought it most
feasible to use artesiau water either
from the Mitchell & Lynde well or
from Milan, and the drilling of we'll
for school purposes was suggested.
1t was also shown that distilled water
could be furnished very cheaply at
those schools provided with steam.
ALI, however, agreed that something
should be done at once, and the fol-
lowing resolution, presented by DIR.
Craig, Sr., was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That it is the sense of
this meeting that the water be shut
off from the school buildings at once,
and that the school board supply ar
tesian water for the children's use
temporarily at lea ST.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-03-14
RESIGNATION IS ASKED
Prof. E. A. Zetterstrand's Retire.
ment Requested by Aug
3.tana Board.
ACTS ON STUDENTS COMPLAINTS
Latter Claiming Instructor Has
Been Unreasonable in
Restrictions.

The Augustana college board met
yesterday to consider the charges
brought against Prof. Z. A. letter
strand, the instructor in the Swedish
languages, by the classes under him.
The complaint, as previously
stated, was to the effect that he i'm
posed unnecessary restrictions and
regulations upon his pupils. and is
the second of the kind that has been
made in the six years of his professor
ship here. A committee appeared
before the board in behalf of the
pupils and the professor defended
hims self.
In Session TIL A. NJ.
The board remained in session till
2 O'Clock this morning and finally
concluded to ask Prof. Zetterstrand
to resign at the end of the school
wear.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-03-14

Down in Galesburg they do not re-
ceive with appreciation the report of
the purchase of the Davenport, Rock
Island & Northwestern by the Bur-
lington. The Rspub blican Register
says: 1.-The report that the new rail-
road to Rock Island and that was to
be extended here and to Peoria had
been sold out to the c., b & @. was
read here with regret. for it was be-
lieved that such purchase would kill
the extension. Tne Rock Island and
Moline papers have given the report
much prominence and credence. The
new improvement committee of the
Galesburg Business Mems association
felt especially concerned regarding
the report, as it had been engaged in
soliciting contributions for the right
of way for the extension and had Sc
cured several thousands of dollars.
To ascertain the truth about the mat
ter, q. B. Churchill wrote to Man
ager Hughes, OF the new road. Mr..
Hughes has replied to the inquiry,
and in the course of it says that the
road has not been sold to any outside
company. Mr.. Hughes expressed the
hope that the committee would go
ahead with the subscription raising
and push it through. This commu-
nication has encouraged the commit
tee."
Rock Island Argus., 1901-03-14

using the Rock Island tracks to that
junction. The telegram says: What
now seems to be a foregone conclusion
is the building of new RAILROAD from
Davenport to Ottumwa by the Chi
cago, Milwaukee & st. Paul, thereby
giving them a direct route. They
purpose TO use the Chicago, Rock
Island & Pacific track from Davenport
to this point until matters can be so
arranged as to build the new grade.
which will take a vast amount of
work, as very deep chasm must be
filed near Muscatine. The work from
this point to Ottumwa will begin at
once, as w. Nickerson, general sur
veycr for the company, with eight
men, will start today to run the final
survey west from this point. The
line will run parallel to the Rock
Island to Cotter and then take a
southerly direction, missing Wash
ington by two or three miles on the
south. -"
Rock Island Argus., 1901-03-14
A SENSIBLE SUMMER.
A Way to Obtain the Greatest Benefit for
the Least Money.

A Way to Obtain the Greatest Benent tok
the Least Money.
A little woman went to a certain
chautauqua resort last summer and
experienced a most economical and
cheerful way of living. She was at
that time in debiiitated condition
with poor digestion, which made it
imperative that she have the right
kind of food and vet such that was
nourishing and strengthening. $50
took an equipment of fresh, crisp
Grape-Nuts. During that summer
lived on GrapeNnts with a little
cream or milk. and some ripe fruit
such as | could procure.
"Many meals were made of deli
cious Grape-Nuts alone. Experienced
a peculiar clearness of intellect, and a
bodily endurance never known before
on the old time diet of meat, biscuits,
butter, etc.
lit was a continual delight, the
healthy way of living combined with
sim plicity. economy, and the highest
utility, incurring no restaurant or
board bill, and returning at the
end of the summer with money
in my pocket, realizing that 1 had
lived sumptuously every day, for l
had lived on the most perfect food
known. and was renewed in health,
strength and mental power, and mad
a complexion so clear and fresh tint
ed that / was termed picture of
health, and felt myself to be a happy
woman"
She lives at Monmouth, Ill. Name
given by Postum Cereal company.
limited, Battle Greek, Mich.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-03-14
pemoeratlc pelegates Meet.

The meeting of democratic city
township delegates at Turner hall
last night, called for the purpose of
discussing a plan of procedure for
Saturdays convention, was short, the
disposition of those present opposing
any preliminary action.
If The democrats are guided by good
judgment there is no doubt they can
win in the coming election. The an
ticipated nomination of McConochie
will make his administration the
issue, and strong opposing ticket
would probably be elected.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-03-14

Licensed to Wed.
Edward F. Mcdonald. ...............Ro Rock Island
Miss Lillian LRrkln. n..................R Rock Island
Rock Island Argus., 1901-03-14
SMALLPOX PATIENT
STOPS IN DAVENPORT

Samuel Flynn, of Dixon, Ia,
alighted from a Rock Island passenger
train in Davenport last night and de-
livered hipiself to the health author
tiles, telling them he feared he had
smallpox. An examination revealed
a pronounced eruption on the man. s
face and sother unmistakable symp-
toms of the disease. Flynn was sent
TO the pest house.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-03-14
RUMORS ABOUT
THE NEW RAILROAD DEALS

New developments and rumors of
developments are coming to the fore
daily in the matter of the relations of
the Burlington and Milwaukee to the
Davenport, Rock Island & North west
ern.raifway. The Muscatine News-Trib-
une states that General Surveyor Nick
erson and a corps of eight men are Gu
gagged in making q final survey for
the Milwaukee from Colum bus
Junction to Ottumwa. The route
will run parallel to the Rock Island
road as far as Cotter. and then take
southerly direction, missing Wash
iugton by three or four miles. The
opinion still obtains that the c., NJ.
& st. P. will make arrangements with
the c., r. /. & p. for the use of it's
track between Davenport and Musca-
tine until it can establish a grade of
its own, which will require a great
deal of work, -and to accommo-
date it's increasing business in conse-
quence of the com bination the Rock
Island will double it's tracks from Dav-
enport to Muscatine.
The Chicago Chronicle fails to elicit
any confession of purchase from the
c., b. g. q. officials at the big brown
brick general Office building in Chi
cago. 1t says: "Officers of the Bur-
lington road in Chicago deny knowl-
edge of the reported sale of the DIv-
enport, Rock Island & Northwestern
line to the former company. Not
withstanding this profession of ignor-
ance, it is the prevailing opinion that
the directors of the Burlington in
Boston have negotiated for the pur-
chase of the little Davenport system
from the Gates interests. The acqui-
sition of the Davenport, Rock Island
& Northwestern would be very bene-
ticial to the Burlington, as it would
give the latter an entrance into Dav-
enport. Rock Island and Moline and
possession of the line now under con-
struction to PEORIA
The Des Moines Leader has a dis
patch from Columbus Junction, Ia,
Indicating that the c., M. & st. p.
will, after getting access to the Cres-
cent bridge at Rock Island. build q
road from Davenport to Ottumwa, ex-
cept for the short distance between
Davenport and Columbus junction,
Rock Island Argus., 1901-03-14
An Early Start

Weyerhauser & Denkmann are
planning on an early start at their
Rock Island saw mill, the demand
upon their stock having been so large
during the winter that it will be nee
essary for them to begin cutting soon
in order to keep even. They expect
to be operating by April l if weather
conditions permit.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-03-14

Eucaline Toilet Powder will be ap-
preciated by mothers as well as every
one else who recognizes the value of a
lirst-class toilet preparation. Euca-
line Toilet Powder being thoroughly
antiseptic, promptly relieves chafing
and itching, making it very valuable
in the nursery as well as for general
toilet purposes. For sale by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-03-14

Countrefeits of DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve are liable to cause blood
poisoning. Leave them alone. The
original has the name DeWitt's upon
the box and wrapper. 1t is harm
less and healing salve for skin dis
eases. Unequalled for piles. B. H.
Bieber and Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-03-14

sources and must seek employment
elsewhere.
The Meeker herald., 1901-05-11
TOD SLOAN NETTLED.
Indignant Because ths Prince Of
Wales Has Turned Him Down.
Declares He VIII RiAs I. English
Races. Howevsr-Lsaaos Field
DeDlOres Presence Ut Yankees
at Newmarket rsask.

Tod Sloan's temper II seriously ruff
fed by the loss Of his engagement
with the prince of Wales, says Lon
don dispatch to the New Yori, World.
Have you been notified that you
will not be retained by the prince Of
Walcs?" the jockey was asked.
NO. but guess it's true, all the
same" WAS s!oan's reply. THE feel
ing that has been stirred up against
American jockeys here by some of the
swel!s and sporting papers is the
wors. | ever knew. The prince could
not stand against it. suppose. and
! say nothing against him"
DO you intend to give up racing
here?"
81 don't intend to do anything OF
the kind. have still a. many Of
fers to ride from the best cwrcrs AS
! want, ! ride fair. do my bsst every
time and am not beaten yet You
can tell them that In New York"
Marsh. the, prince of .Wu:es' trainer.
furnished information before it was
communicated to Sloan. and the
prince. it is said. hns rebuked him for
it. Despite Slonn's confidence In him
self, this canceIing Of the prince of
Wales engagement il considered the
worst blow he has received. as other
owners will surely follow suit.
The London Field gives prominence
to letter dealing with. Lord Dur
hams charges against American jock
eys. in which the writer respectfully
chronicles the complete Americaniz-
ing OF Newmarket. After saying that
he agrees with Lord Durham. the
writer adds:
1.-THE rank and fiIe of American visitors
are an un:-lit!gated nuisance. Visit New
market nrv morning and what do you see?
Buckboarr.a and bugsies in place NJ Eng
lish traps American women with two
colored hrlr and tho complexion of
French clown. the American joc.ey ord
his entoUr Ire of harxers-on: Ent.. worse
than all. huge spr!rklirE ~ Unattached
American 'oafcrs. who claim they are
friends OF the trainers and Jockeys. but
who In rsa'ity are garablers ind ll..;hor, rs
OF the worst type. who have rely so'sht
to find on he English r,cc course & Tom
Tiddler's ground where they Will not be in
terfered with by police to whom they are
not known--ln fact. Americans G-r,;y .he
present season have almost dor.rstsd
Newmarket 1t is English money they have
come after. and many of them nrs not very
scrupulous how they get IL
60. Tay]sf whiskss sssd By critical jsdsss.
The Meeker herald., 1901-05-11
School Election.

In keeping with the usual custom in
this town, the school election passed off
quietly and without any friction Mon
day.
Having served three terms, the re-
firing member of the board, F. N. Jo-
Hantgen, was not candidate for re-
election, tho many of his friends in
sisted on voting for him.
After considerable persuasion II. j.
Hay was induced to run for secretary
and he was elected by good majority
Mr.. Hay is an old school master and
will make good director.
At the close Of the voting meeting
was held and seven mill levy was
ordered on which the school will be run
during the ensuing year. A part of the
remaining debt will be paid and some
improvements also made.
The Meeker herald., 1901-05-11
ELECTION EPISODES.
MtisaA Coa te s&s N DAO.
land.

At place called Beccles, during the
recent elections, says Youths Com
panion, a voter was observed going
donkey was profusely decorated with
the radical colors, while the voter
wore tory rosette. Challenged as to
this seeming Inconsistency, he cheer
lily replied:
-Oh. I'm going to vote for p.
the conservative candidate; my
donkey's for s. (the radicaD; but
then, he's an ass
observation-disclosures was contested
by Mr.. skewes-Cox in the conserva-
tive interest. His opponent was d
Mr.. Burt. The radical agent placard-
ed the town with:
"Ex-Skewes-Cox and vote for Burt"
Nevertheless, in spite OF this artful
invitation the tory nominee was re-
turned with very respectable ma
jority.
The member returned for South OK
fordshire, Mr.. Hodge, was local
man, and he WINS opposed by Mr.. Sam
uels in the radical interest. The fact
of Mr.. Hodges residence in the di-
vision naturally gave him an advan-
tage, and this was Thought to be dis
counted by the radicals in the follow
ing way. Thousands OF placards were
distributed, bearing the words:
"Mr. Samuels If elected win live
here"
Unhappily the bill-posters employed
by Mr.. Samuels' agent were destitute
of q sense of humor, OF else they were
secretly OF conservative proclivities.
for a great many Of the announce
ments found their way to the walls
OF pagsties and ramshackle buildings.
The Meeker herald., 1901-05-11
Beware of a Cough.

A COACH is not disease but symp-
ton. Consumption and bronchitis,
which are the most dangerous and fatal
diseases, have for their first indication
persistent cough, and If properly
treated as soon as this cough appears
are easily cured. am5erlain's Cough
Remedy has proven wonderfully sue
cessful. and gained Its wide reputation
and extensive sale by its success in cur.
ing the diseases which cause coughing.
If it is not beneficial 1t will not cost you
a cent. For sale by Strehlke & Owens.
The Meeker herald., 1901-05-11

The Frisco Line is now open to
Eureka Springs, Ark. This is the
popular line from Denver to all Missis-
sippi and Southwestern points.
The Meeker herald., 1901-05-11

Those Of our readers having legal
matters to be attended to by Senator
Ed Taylor will note his professional
card in another column. 1t will also be
noticed that the senator has telephone
connections both at his office and resi-
dsnce, which will enable White river
clients to talk directly with Mr.. Taylor.
The Meeker herald., 1901-05-11

DR.. Parkhurst has been talking out in
meeting about the status of the negro.
He said among other plain words
1.-THE Southern white man dislikes the
negro and owns up to it. The white
man in the North dislikes the negro and
lies about It." e.
The Meeker herald., 1901-05-11

Owen Lunney says 1t is the hardest
thing in the world to procure ranch
hands these days. He comes to town
and picks up man or two; they work
a day or two and are off for pastures
new.
The Meeker herald., 1901-05-11
Low Rates on the u. & II. C.
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF Music
1ANs AT DENVER, MAY l4IO2 20.

IANs AT DENVER. MAY l41o 20.
A rate OF one and one fifth fare on
the certificate plan will he made from
all stations in Colorado to Denver and
return. Certificates will be available on
MAY II. ID and III. A. W. White. Sec
retary of tie organization will sign
certificates. Mr.. Scout Bryan, Ticket
Agent Denver Union Depot will act as
joint agent. stamp and honor certificates
at one-fifth fare returning provided
there are fifty or more in attendance.
The Meeker herald., 1901-05-11
DRETHERTON.

Above brand anywhere on left side, shoulder
or hip. Ear marks, underbit and overslope on
right ear. Also own the following brands:
HI -t/H. The 1T and other brands
Cancelled. All kinds of ear marks are on the
cattle, and some with no ear marks at ali, hav-
ing been neglected. All increase branded
same as cut; ear marks, overslope and under
bit right ear. Range, White river and Thur
man creek. Postofiice address, ". n.
DeIghton, Meeker, Colo.
The Meeker herald., 1901-05-11

A. II. Written is getting his business
affairs wound up in order to go to Den
yer where he will go under medical
treatment. All who are indebted to
him are respectfully requested to call at
once and settle their accounts.
The Meeker herald., 1901-05-11

The roundup on north side Of White
river will begin ut Deep Channel on
White river MAY 10th.
LEE PETERSON, Captain.
The Meeker herald., 1901-05-11

Ira Barcus, formerly Of Danforth
park, but now Of Saratoga, Wyo., came
in via the overland route Monday.