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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-22
shade Hat. For Children.

It's a wise mother who buys shade
hats for her youthful offspring. The
back tilted beadgear may be decidedly
picturesque on the piazzas. but when
the sun glares into baby faces all the
prettiness is married by frowns. The
tender skin is wrinkled up like an an
cient DANES and often becomes married
by lines which should have no part in
Juvenile existence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-22
Lion. and Tigers.

There is nothing odd or peculiar about
the sleep of the lions and tigers. In
captivity they show the same indiffer-
ence to danger that they manifest in
the jungles and by day or night will
slumber through an unusual tumult.
unmindful or unconscious OF the noise.
Their sleep is commonly heavy and
peaceful.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-22
Meant Wen, but Made Him Nervous

Mr.. Fijjit-Please don't send that
messenger boy who shutters up to my
house again.
Telegraph Manager-What did he dc?
Mr.. Fijjit-Nothing. But gave him
% cent tip. and he hung around all
afternoon trying to say Thanks
Columbus lQ.l State Journal -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-22

In its native habitat the she'll of the
oyster is always a little open. and
microscopic waving hairs set up cur
rents which carry the food plants to its
mouth. where they are engulfed and
afterward digested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-22
Gambling.

The writer once spent a Saturday
afternoon in the study.o dignitarx of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-22


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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-22

my ear. can now hear it three feet
away. l am very much pleased with
DIR. Horne's treatment and he has en-
tirelv cured me. l gladly recon-
mend him to all as competent ply
stefan and honorable gentleman.
HANS ARBS,
Presumption, H."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-22
DR.. j. ALVIN HORNE

Room 40 S. Mitchell Bldg Rock Hours:
his book.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-22
PHYSICIANS.
DIR. CORA EMERY REED.

Homeopathic Physician
Special attention TO diseases of women and
children, also diseases of eye, ear, nose and
throat once hours-9.3O 70 IL a. n, to 4 p
m e21 Sixteenth street, Rock Island
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-06-08
Immediate Results
BIDS WANTED.

Ordered that the clerk advertise for bids
to build approach out OF iron or wood on the
North side of Yalobusha River iron bridge
in District 4. Also for bids to floor said bridge
according tc plans and specifications on file
in clerks office, bids to be received at July
meeting.
Ordered that the clerk advertise for bids
to wind and keep in repair town clock for
remainder of the year 1901 ,:bids to be re-
ceived July meeting.
Ordered that the clerk advertise for bids
to build two bridges over sloughs on now
road In District No. 6. according TO plans
and specifications OF file in clerks office, bids
to be received at July meeting.
Ordered that the clerk advertise for bids
to build five bridges on new road through
YalObusha River Swamp In District No. 4.
according to plans and SPECIFICATIONS now on
Ale in clerks ofice, bids to be received at
July meeting.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-06-08
ECZEMA, ITCHING HUMOkS
PIMPLES CURED.
Treatment Free to Sufferers

Does your Skin Itch and Burnp Dis
tressing Eruptions on the Skin SO you
feel ashamed to be seen In company?
Do Scabs and Scales form on the Skin,
Hair or Scalpp Have you Eczemap Skin
Sore and Cracked? Rash form on the
Skin? Prickling Pain in the Skin?
Boils? Pimples? Bone Pains? Swollen
Joiptsl Failing Hair? All Run Down?
Skin Palep cd Sores? Eating Sores?
Ulcers? To cure to stay cured take
Botanic Blood Balm which makes the
blood pure and rich. Blood Balm will
cause The sores to heal, itching OF ecze-
ma to stop forever, the skin TO become
clear and the breath sweet. Botanic
Blood Balm is just the remedy you
have been looking for. Thoroughly
tested for 80 years. Sold by druggists
at 81 per large bottle, including COM
plete directions. So sufferers may test
it. IA trial bottle given away. Write for
it. Address BLOOD BALM CO., At
lanta, Ga. Describe your trouble and
Free personal medical ad Twice given.
Don't hesitate, but write at once. He'll
is at hand as Botanic Blood Balm cures
quickly ard permanently after all else
fails. Over 5000 testimonials of cures.
For sale by d. o. Semmes.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-06-08
THURSDAYS MEETING.

On Thursday, the last day OF the
Convention, the meeting was again.
called to order by chairman J. c. Long
street. Rev. 7. Y. Ramsey opened the
exercises with prayer. Hon. r. W.
Richardson again spoke entertainingly
of their work, Judge Longstreet and
Rev. w. A. Hamlet were the other
speakers Of the evening, both of them
delivering interesting discourses.
The important feature of the pro-
gram was the election of officers, Judge
]. c. Longstreet was honored with the
responsible Office OF President, Mr.. w.
B. Hoffa was elected Secretary and Mr.,
w. E. Smith Treasurer. The vice.
presidents are as follows; Beat l, S
T. Tatum and w. A. Odom; Beat 2, w
r. Baker and DR.. J. A. Martin, Beat 3
R. M. Anderson aud E. l.. Sanderson
Beat A., j. H. James and w. J.. Parker
Beat 5; G. w. Wood and j. r. Cakes
The meeting then adjourned subject
to the call of the president.
The work done here by the Coco
Roads train even surpasses all expec
t%ation, and is more than satisfactory
The gentleman of the National Goot
Roads Association are without a doub
engaged in a great work.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-06-08
COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS.

COMMITTEE ON
Whereas. The people OF Grenada county
are deepIy sensible of the necessity OF nav
ina good roads. and being favorably I'M
messed with the movement now OF foot for
the establishment of an organized enort
lacking to the betterment Of our thorough
fares. ard believing that the time has come
whom natriotism. as well as the motive OF
characterization should impel every COM
munitv to stem promptly to the front along
,he lines of good roads, and the organized eff
forts for the material development of our
State and county: therefore,
Resolved LIST, That we, the people of Grena-
da couutv. in convention assembled, hereby
pledge our hearty cooperation and united
efforts in behalf of good roads, heartily COM
mending the movement now on foot in our
State to the favorable consideration of all
GOOD citizens.
Resolved End. That we endorse in an un-
oualifed manner the action of our distin-
ruished Governor in calling n State Good
Roads Convention. to assemble in the city Of
Jackson. Aississippi. on June IA, and Ii, 1901.
and we recommend hat this convention Sc
Loot deIegates tn attend said meeting in the
Cnpitol city Of our State.
Resolved Bird. That we approve of the
movement now on foot, by the National Good
Roads Association, and congratulate our
selves that their train of cars, laden with
latest improyed machinery for constructing
roads. Is now in our midst. Their demon
~stratiop of skill. efficiency and practicable
tv in road working is an object lesson to as,
which. as a means of education to our people
along new lines. will result in great good to
opr county. and we commend the gentlemen
connected with National Good Roads organ
izatiop. and the train thew are running
throuob our state NJ worthy of the conf
dence ~ our Deonle. and entitled to support
in their great EFFORTS tn build IN organiza-
tions. which shall have for their objects the
hnild,nu .of better roads and main
tanning great tborcuphfares in the different
counties of the State,
Resolved 4th. That we recommend to our
Roar I'd Of sunervisors a change in the pres
emf efficient mode Of working our roads, and
earnestly reonest that they investigate
,thor nlaps md +, their wisdom adont some
ua.us ,ndartba nrssent law whereby we
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-06-08

}. Pierport Morgan called on King
Edward the other day, thus permitting
the latter to see what IA man who a
ron things without wearing tossels
Looks like.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-06-08

Affairs in the Trausvaal are still be-
ing managed on the see-saw plan. The
Beers have again been driven of after
a hard battle. The fact that their
enemies we're compelled to burn a
number Of supply wagons, however,
proves that the see-saw is still 5ee-saw-
ing.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-06-08

The Doctors told me my cough was
oncurable One Minute Cough cure
made me a well man." Norris silver.
North Stratford, N. H.-becaus
you've moi found relief from a stuooorn
cough, don't despair One Minute
Cough Cure has cured thousands anu
it will cure you. Sale and sure. DUH
mes Second Class Drug Store
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-06-08

The educational campaign is on In
.he Philippines. A short time ago we
we're hurrying troops in that direction
Now 800 school teachers have beer
sent over. This i a decided change
FOR the better.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-06-08

An organization has been formed to
purify Kansas politics. Such an or
.gantzition wouldn't be out OF place sin
Mississippi.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-06-08

The Commercial club OF Meridian
has issued an illustrated foldet TO be
distributed at the Pau-American expo
.ition. inviting people to their section
What's the matter with Grena1a's
Business League?
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-06-08

Don't let the good roads movements
stop where it is. Put your hands to
the work and let US move onward, and
also allow the suggestion right here
.hat the city authorities increase that
targe ~ street force.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-06-08

The worst feature OF this McLaurin-
Ttllman business is that it has worked
The Charleston News and Courier up to
a state Of excitement where it puts
'Neads over news Items. Atlanta Cons
stitution.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-06-08

The Commercial Appeal very sensi-
bly says: memphis must put of her
glad rags, put on her working clothes
and 90 to work"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-06-08

4 Chicago servant girl swallowed
a 81 bill while onder arrest for larency,
and after hard work with a stomach
pump the doctors recovered Sl.35. But
they had to allow her 10 keep the odd
change.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-06-08

Taking it generally the cotton crop
outlook over the State is not SO favor
able.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-06-08
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Tablets. All druggists refund the.
money il IL fails to cure. E. w
Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
O-2O
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-06-08

This is supposed 10 be the last OF
spring. but some people are still try
ing to find out where the first OF it is.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-06-08

The Mississippi State Press Associa-
zion will meet In Greenwood next year.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-06-08

10 the Philadelphia North Ameri-
can of May 29th are given interviews
with several prominent Mississippians
relative 10 the Industrial Convention
which was held in that city this week.
They were Hon. VIM. Henningwa OF
jackson; Hon. w. Q. Cole, Auditor,
and others. There also appeared on
the first page OF that issue an excel
lent Likeness OF Gov. Longino, who
responded to the address OF welcome on
this occasion.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-06-08

The designations of Senators Till
man and McLaurin. which we're hand
ed Ia last week. were not accepted by
Gov. NcSweeuey.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-06-08

Princess Yolanda Margheri.a born
last week is the heiress to the Italian
shrone.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-06-08

Beaumont oil is now % the market
at 20 cents a barrel. 1t is being used
chiefly for fuel.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-06-08

The year 1916 was the most remark
able OF the past century. The year
was one of perpetual winter. The
world knew no summer The suns
rays seemed TO be destitute of heat and
all nature was clad IN a sable hue.
June, 1.-The month OF roses" was that
rear a month Of ice and dessolation.
Frost. ice and snow was common in
July and August. In New England
the year went by the name OF eigh-
+een-hundr red -and-starve-to-death.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-06-08

Several days have now passed since
anybody refused to take C~arnegie's
nnnpN
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-06-08
Be Out Of Employment?

When you may attend
the Grenada Business
College and take a course
of either Bookkeeping
or Stenography, and then
your services will be in
demand. Enroll with
those who are going to
have a star in their caps
that draw the pay for
information. Call on or
address Grenada Bust
ness College, Grenada,
Miss, or phone No. SO
and have a talk with the
Principal.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-06-08
following officers:

following officers:
For President: -
For Secretary: -
For Treasurer:--"
Respectfully submitted.
isignedl b. C. ADAMS.
Chairman.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-06-08

Give US better roads, is the common
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-06-08

] decided 10 try 8. S. S.,
but must confess I had
little faith left in any
medicine. After taking
the third bottle I noticed
4 change in my condi-
ton. This was truly en-
couraging,, and 1 deter
mined to give s. S. S. a
thorough trial. From
that time ntheimprove-
ment wasnpid !; s. s. S.
seemed to have the dis
ease completely under
control ; the sores and
ulcers healed and I was
soon free from all signs
Of the disorder I have
49, -
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-06-08

aeco m anied b,
,nu patches y x
mel mouth, eru D.
.Nn on the skin
sore so1eI throat, cope,
&c splotche.
is, aching muscle,
e disease is making maxim,
ny, and far worsss
unless the blood :
lily ~cleansed Of this !,
ison. is
saie ana lnfallibie
the only antidot.
'on. 1t cures IN.
y and permanently.
I In the fail Of ~,
contracted Biooa
q Poison. Itriedd
sc. three doctors. bo,
their treatment n,
getting worse ali IN.
ulcers appeared in my
dey was almost coyersS ~
'lotches and ofensa;Sva.
! from rheumatic na;r v.
$, My condition eo a,L,
, those afflicted as y y.aa
ierings; I had abo,,,
eing we'll again wi,es
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money.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-06-08
Condition Could ,
eave Been No Worse.

did me no good !. I was 2
time ; my hair came out, vi,
throat and mouth. my BODY
with copper colored splo
sores. I suffered severely I
h my shoulders and arms.
have been no worse only I
ean understand. my SUITE
lost all hope Of ever beir
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-06-08
When the
HAIR Falls

symptoms will follow un
promptly and effectualIy
violent destructive poiso,
s. S. S. is the only sa.
cure for this disease. II,
for this specific poison
wont cases thoroughly a,
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-06-08

shrone.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22

is TO take place at the Wadorf-Astoria on Jan
uary g. Those who intend TO give prizes should
send them the Waldorf January 5. Former
students and their friends can get tickets from
Mrs. Frank Stewart, No. 16 East Nineteentn-st.,
Flatbush at the convent at Flushing.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22

to this time the uniform Of the s23d was gray
an inheritance from the City Guard Reserve
This discarded IN January, 1862 and a full
dress uniform similar to that Of the 4th Regi-
ment was adopted. AS the organization grew
in numbers il gained in popularity. and when
the cornerstone for its armory, in Cler-
mont-ave.. was laid. in October 1872. many
citizens OF Brooklyn manifested their interest in
the organization by taking part in the cere-
monies. and attended in large numbers when
the building was formally opened, on September
20 1878.
The 23d took prominent part in rife practice
soon after the Creedmoor range was opened, in
1873. II attracted much favorable notice at
Philadelphia. where it went in camp in July,
1876; it distinguished itself the occasion of
the Brooklyn Theatre fire, where it a valu-
able aid to the Fire Department. and earned
the praise of the authorities of Hornellsville
where il sent to protect the property en-
dapgered by the striking fremen, brakenen and
trackmen of the Erie Railway. in July. 1877.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22

orders received from Washington on June Is,
1863 the regiment started for Philadelphia. 626
strong and went into camp at Camp Curtin
three miles from Harrisburg, where It was mus
tered into the United States volunteer service
The field service was short, but the men who
took part in the campaign found that the 23d
had been called for work and not 10 go on an
excursion. They finished the Notifications at
Fort Washington, Bridgeport Heights. and a
part of the command. with detachments from
the Sth o2d and 56th regiments, did picket duty
at Oyster Point AS part Of ''Baldy" Smith $
command the 23d made fifteen day march
and took part in the movements Of the First
Division of the Department of the Susquehanna
in its efforts to intercept Lees army and head
off his advance TO Harrisburg. and part
of the reserve at the battle Of Gettysburg. When
the regiment returned to Brooklyn July II It
received a tremendous welcome The next active
service Of the 23d vas in the draft riots. and
after that disturbance detachments of the regi-
ment performed guard duty at the armory. the
Atlantic Docks and other points in Brooklyn for
period Of nearly two months in October. 1867
Colonel Everdell resigned and was succeeded by
General Calvin Z. Pratt, who served colonel
until 1866. when he resigned and became Jus
tice OF the Supreme Court. He was succeeded
by Colonel Rodney c. Ward, and this period Of
the regiments history became memora BILE be
cause of the introduction Of rife practice. Up
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22

Colonel Ward resigned late in 1879 and was
succeeded by Colonel John n. Partridge who
vas recently appointed superintendent of Police
of New York by Mayor-eect Low. Colonel Par
fridge commanded the 23d when it visited Boston
in September, 1880 by special invitation. to take
part in the celebration of the .,J0th anniversary
Of the settlement of that city. In lSS2 Seth Low,
then Mayor Of Brooklyn. appointed Colonel Part
ridge Police Commissioner. which necesSitated
his resignation of the colonelcy Of the Odd. and
the vacancy was filed by the election OF Colonel
Rodney c. Ward. who was prevailed upon to
assume the place which he had already occu-
pied. The state Camp at Peeksktll was opened
for the first time in the summer OF 1852. and
the 23d Regiment was selected by Adjutant Gen
eraI Townsend as the first organization to per
form camp duty. II was also the first regiment
to relinquish ts distinctive uniform and to adopt
the State service uniform. change which II
subsequently regretted and readopted It's gray
uniform When Colonel Ward was promoted
Brisadier General of the Fourth Brigade
Charles l. FIrcke. who had been major of the
regiment, vas elected colonel bat III health
compelled him to resign year later. and Colo
mel Partridge was by unanimous vote recalled
! TO the command Of the regiment. In the inter
val between Colonel Fincke's and Colonel Part
ridges administration the 23d under the
command OF Lieutenant Colonel Alexander s.
Bacon. armory in better locality had
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22
nRu1ROON OF THE TwFNTYTFIIRD REGIMENT ARN1ORY
OURS" OF BROOKLYN.
THE GOOD RECORD OF THE 23D REGI
NFNT. Y. G. y Y.-ORGANIZED FOR
THE CIVIL WAR, AND ALWAYS
READY FOR ACTIVE
SERVICE.

Shortly after President Lincoln's call Tor 90
600 volunteers was issued in April looi' BROOK
Iy WAS left unprotected by military all the locai
organizations having volunteered ana gone 10
the front Many companies or nome Suai rus
were organized and these finally became lhe
,3d Regiment Prominent among these COM
,,o,,es ,,as the Relief Guard Company G. of the
18th Regiment. organized on May l. icoI- iiie
nfme Of this company was changed IN June 10
the Brooklyn City Guard Reserve The nulilei-
ical designation was changed to 3 in January
1860 and the commanding officer, Captain
1yil1iaro FyerdeIi jr Cooperated with Captain
Edward Beers to bring about a reslmehtal or
cysrization. Drills at that time were conducted
in the State arsenal in Portland-ave. On the
evening of January 20. 1862, the two companies
assembled there, and thirty-fNe names were
drawn bv lot from the roll of the City Guard
Reserves and this body was designated COM
many A 23d Regiment. A like NUMBER oI
names drawn in the same way from Captain
Reers's command. the Excelsior Guard, became
Connpany B. and the unassigned members
formed Company c. Company a was mus
tered into the State service at once, the first
man 70 take the oath being Private Joseph O.
Storey who is now assistant adjutant general
and has the rank Of brevet brigadier general
Company was sworn in the next day and a
few days later Company c, under the command
CT Leonard D. Atwater. followed. The bat
talon was completed few days later by the
acceptance of the City Guard, which became
Company D, Captain Allen Bassett command
ing The officially recognized date of the or
ganization of the regiment is January % 1e6-
When the call for troops was issued on May
% 1862 the new regiment was ordered 10
prepare for active service. Recruiting offices
were opened. but before the regimental quota
fad feer1 attained the orders from Washington
were couutermanded. and the regiment was not
permitted TO go to the front. Two companies
Company z, Captain William P. Coe, and
Company 2, Captain James NJ Ives-were mus
tered into the service in July, 1852, by Major
Edward L. Molineux, Inspector Of the Eleventh
Brigade, and then the regimental organization
was perfected by the election Of the following
field and staff officers: Colonel. William Ever
cell. jr.; lieutenant colonel. Edward l. Molineux:
major. John A EIWell; adjutant, John NJ Pratt;
ouartermaster. Charles II. Stoddard; surgeon
A Duncan Wilson; assistant surgeon, George
H. r. Bennett, and chaplain Peter j. H. Myers
The regiment performed its first regimental
duty on July Il, when It acted as military escort
Ct the funeral of Colonel James H. Perry, 4Sth
New-York Volunteers. The strength Of the
regiment was rapidly recruited, and in August
New-York tribune., 1901-12-22

been the ambition of the members Of the or
ganization for many years, and November H.
1891. the cornerstone of it's present beautiful
home laid. and when the work was COM
pleted the old headquarters was abandoned
Colonel Partridge resigned February. 1894
and Lieutenant Colonel Alexis Cutler Smith was
chosen TO fill the place. The longest tour of
active service under Colonel Smith was in Janu-
ary, 1856. when the I'D was on duty for nine
teen days, account Of the Brooklyn trolley
strike Colonel Smith made application in Feb
ruary, 1900 to be placed on the retired list and
withdrew from active service and command
The regiment. remained under the command of
Major David h. Case until December Z, 1900
when General Alfred c. Barnes was elected colo
mel and Captain Jasper E. Brady, L. S A.
lieutenant colonel. When the war with Spain
was declared Colonel Smith offered the ser
vices of the regiment to the government and
used every endeaVor to have il accepted. The
men had declared themselves in favor of going
to the front, and than 20 per cent of the