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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-17
The AdmiraIs who Tried schley.

\ comparison of the naval records
of Rear Admirals Ramsey and Ben
ham. who found Schley guilty and
of Admiral Dewey, who found him
not guilty. * interesting. Here they
are:
Rear Admiral Andrew Ellicott
Kennedy Benham was born in New
York in 1892: entered the navy in
1s41: became midshipman after
sea service. during which his ship
was i'm the fight with Chinese pir-
ates: entered the naval academy in
- when the civil war broke out he
was a lieutenant commander and at
the end of the war he had become a
captain: he served mostly in block
aiding squadrons. but was in the
battle of Port Royal. In "a. he re-
tired. but mos, during the war with
Spain. Benham was called to active
duty again and his service in that
war was as prize commissioner at
Savannah. Ga. He secured promot-
ions and finally his grade AZ rear
admiral by the death of his seniors
and the operation of the promotion
law.
Rear Admiral Francis Munroe
humStN- DOTH III washington III 1901
his father being "A regular army
officer. He was appointed mid
shipman in 1850 and in 80 went TO
the naval academy. BY 1861 he had
risen To be- n lieutenant commander
and at the end of the civil war he
was commander. He commanded
n Mississippi river gunboat at the
battle of Haines' bluff. and a battery
of three gun boats mounted on "a
Scow. at the battle of Nicksburg.
Was in the battles of Forts Fisher
and Anderson. After the war. he
served in the bureau of navigation at
Washington. and had charge of the
naval academy for five years BY
operation of law. he was promoted
through successive grades TO rear
admiral. He was retired in 1897.
Admiral Geo. Dewey was born I'm
Is: graduated from the naval acad-
emy i'm IS; served under Farragut
during the civil war; on May !. '9S.
he was commodore and he mauled
the Spanish fleet at Manila. winning
the greatest sea fight since the bat
tie of Trafalgar: he was made rear |
admiral and then a. soon as congress |
could meet the grade of admiral was
revived and Dewey was made full
admiral.
1t does not take as much space to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-17
A Disgrace TO the NAVY.

Col. y. X. Mcclure, of Philadelphia,
sounds public sentiment:
The majority finding of the Schley
court of inquiry is a disgrace to the
court of inquiry. disgrace to the
American navy. To suppose that the
people are fooled by the report of
Ramsey and Benhman is ridiculous.
You can fool the American people
on good many things, but you can
not fool them on the man who fights.
They know him and revere him. and
all the court-martial in the world
cannot blind them.
''Admirals Benhan and Ramsey were
appointed To the court 10 do just
what they have done. They knew
the navy department. which select
ed them, wanted TO dishonor Schley,
if possible, and they carried out their
part. But their conclusions will not
be accepted by the Judges ON the
controversy. The people will agree
with Admiral Schley on every point.
Dewey WIS appointed by Presi-
dent Mckinley. and not the Navy
apartment. which * significant.
What have all the things of which
the majority of the report is made
up 10 do with Schley's bravery or
the fact that he won the battle off
Santiago? He is the hero of that
engagement, and, AZ Dewey says, de-
serves all the credit for the victory.
AS far AZ the Navy Department
il concerned il can take no further
action in regard to Admiral Schley.
but I have no doubt the subject will
he. taken nm Inv CongreSs 1 ann com
WINGED that some definite action vet
will be taken To settle this case.
II think that Admiral Schley will
not seek vindicatiOn by a nomination
for the presidency i'm 1904. lie has
no knowledge of politics and NO de-
sire 10 enter political life
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-17
An EvangelIst,s story.

p 81 suffered for years with n bron-
chial trouble and tried various rem
edies BUT did not obtain permanent
relief until l commenced using One
Minute Cough Cure writes Rev.
James Kirkman, evangelist of Belle
River, Ill. One Minute Cough Cure
affords immediate relief for coughs,
colds and all throat and lung troub-
les. For Group it is unequalled. Alb
solutely safe. Never fails and a ia
vorite with the children. Il. II. Bic
her and Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-17

Mr.. Carnegie. who wants To- give
the United States 100000 900 for the
purpose of higher education. has
borne repeated testimony TO the eX-
tent of tariff advantage conferred
upon iron and steel magnates in
this country. He has suggested that
the rates OF duty ought to be reduc-
ed. In the light of these facts his
proposed magnificent donation may
he esteemed in the nature of con-
science money. He did not get his
wealth unfairly: nevertheless it was
in great part unfairly taken from
the people through the operation of
iniquitous gislation.-Philadelp
Record
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-17
Executors Notice.

Estate OF Nancy J. Cool, deceas ed.
Tne undersigned having Deen appointed
executors of the last will ana testament of
Nancy J. Cool, late of the county of Rock
Island, state OF Illinois. deceased, hereby give
notice that they will appear before The couaty
court OF Rock Island county, at tie county
court room, In the city OF Rock island, at
the February term, on the drst Monday In
February next, at which time all perso as
having claims against said estate are Motif I'd
and requested to attend for the purpose Of
having the same adjusted. All PEI sons In
deb.ed to said estate are re Iuested o max
immediate paym eat to the uudersign6 d.
Dated this 9th uAy of November, A. ID. 1901.
MARY f. BLOCK,
ANNA @. PLYmIRE, Z.
Executors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-17

\ Brooklyn man has sued a neigh
Dor for $1,000 merely because a large
Newfoundland dog belonging to- said
neighb"r rOmped out into the road
when he. the plaintiff. was passing
OH bicycle. throwing the rider 10
the ground and causing him To be
sOrely wounded. at the same time
destroying the wheel. If the Brook
lynn man collects. il will show that 9TH
er bicyclists have neglected about
100000 worth Of opportunities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-17

A. j. Smell wanted to attend party
but was afraid to do SO on account of
pains in his stomach, which he fear
ed would grow worse. He says, II
was telling my troubles to lady
friend, who said: chamberlain
colo, cholera and diarrhoea remedy
will put you in condition for the par
ty.' / bought a bottle and take pleas
ure in stating that two doses cured
me and enabled me to have a good
time at the party" Mr.. Smell is a
resident of Summer Hill, n. Y. This
remedy is for sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-17
The Objection TO Attorney General
Knox.

Action ON the appointment Of
Acknowledgement Knox was de
layed by the senate judiciary
committee for what appears TO he
grave reasons. The Antitrust lea
que makes eight chargs against Mr..
Knox. all tending To the same point
that he has been and still is ser
want of monopoly. before his APP
pOintment working for ii as paid
attorney; since his appointment, us
ing his official power 10 close the
doors of the courts against those
who would prosecute il under the
federal antitrust act. Further the
league charges him with deliberate
misrepresentation of facts to il and
to Senator Hoar. The appointment
of Mr.. Knox as Encouragement was
looked upon at the time it was made
as the result of trust influence, eX-
erted largely through Mark Hanna.
Mr.. Knox was a Pittsburg lawyer,
the attorney of the steel trust. His
political affiliations were unknown
outside of personal associates. He
had never made a single speech for
the republican party He is not
known to have ever uttered single
word in favor of republican princi-
pies: and he was not identified in
any way with that party, 50 far as
the record goes
He was known, however. as a trust
attorney, and in that capacity had no
sympathy with the antitrust law.
II is not strange. therefore. that
he is taking good care of his friend,
the trusts. But nevertheless he was
confirmed last night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-17

When Richard Yates packed the
alleged county republican committee
in spite of the expressed will of the
people of several townships and
wards in the county he defieu public
sentiment. Ii will be seen in the
course of a short time whether
Richard Yates or public sentiment
will control republican nominees and
republican policies in this county
Springfield News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-17
Publication Notice.

state OF Illinois, L.
Rock Island County,
In the Circuit Court. At the January term,
A. ID 1902.
Augusta Erickson, complainant, VS.. James
Erickson, Defendant. Bill for divorce.
To the above named defendant, James
Erickson.
a udav.t of your non-residence having been
dled in the once OF the clerk of said cou {,
notice Is hereby given TO you that the above
named complainant has flea In said court her
bill of complaint against you on the chancery
side OF said court; that summons in chan
Gerry has been issued IL said cause against you
returnab'e to the next term OF said court to
be begun and holden at the court house in the
city OF Rock Island in said county, on the
first Monday OF January, a. D.. 1902 at which
zine ar place you will appear and plead, an
see lit.
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois, this 5th day of
December, A ID 1901
GEORGE W. GAMBLE, Clerk of Said Court.
SWEENEY s. WALKER, Solicitors for Com
plainant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-17
Executors Notice.
II Mary Coyne, deceased.

Nc
The undersigned having peen appointed
executor of the est will and testament OF
Mary Coyne, late Cf the county of Rock
island, state of Illinois, deceased, hereby
gives notice that he viii appear before
she county court of Rock Island county. at
he county court room, in the city OF Rock ISL
md, at the January term on the first Mon
lay In January next, at which time all per-
sons havfn claims against said estate are no.
sifed and requested TO attend, fer the purpose
VI having the same adjusted
All persons indebted o said estate are re-
Iuested to make immediate payment TO the
Undersigned
Dated this 18th day OF November, A. d. 1901
GEORGE w. sMoCAsKRJE, Executor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-17

tell Dewey's record as it does for the
career of either of his associates of
the naval board. but il counts in his
tory a thousand fold more.
1t did not take as much space to
contain Dewey's discerning opinion
as the majority ruling of the
other two admirals occupied-but it
counts in history thousand fold
more.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-17

Frigga, from whom Friday is deriv-
ed, was either god or n goddess, ac-
cording to time and country. AS n man
he was a great hunter and warrior, al
ways represented with n drawn sword
in one hand and bow in the other. In
the Scandinavian countries Frigga was
called the Venus Of the North" and
the sixth day OF the week was conse-
Grated to her worship.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-17

advertise. NO matter how small
the newspaper space which you are
able To- buy" * the advice of the
periodical Good Advertising. In
crease the amount az YOU can. for
sou can put your PROFITS To no other
use which will bring half as good re-
suits. Start ia with the resolve TO
grow into big establishment
through judicious advertising"
This is good advice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-17

President Roosevelt has just fallen
heir to an additional legacy of $780,
900. Poor Theodore, it is PitifuI how
i'll fortune pursues him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-17

: Itching hemorrhoids were the
plague of my life. Was almost wild.
DOan's Ointment cured me quickly
and permanently, after doctors had
failed c. 4. Cornwell, Valley street,
Saugerties, N. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-17

Gen. Patrick y. Collins. mayor
elect of Boston. has shown what a
united democracy with a candidate
of strong character can do.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-17
movement. ne Is mere.
"Jonathani"

Then as | left the room looked
back and saw her knecling at his side
Brooklyn Standard Union.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-17
THE ARGUS.

BY THE j. W. POTTER co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-17

Office: Over 1716 Second avenue
Maths building, Rock Island, Ill.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-02-14

A very singular occurrence has taken
place at Archiestown, in Banffshire.
A vorkman's wife gave birth TO twins
= q boy and girl-on New Year eve.
The boy arrived three hours before
the clock struck the close of the CEN
fury. The girl was born at four
o'clock on New Years morning. So
that the twins have a century between
them, or at any rate, one is undeni-
ably nineteenth-centnry boy and the
other twentieth century girl. This
is surely unique in births.-Pall Mall
Gazette.
The funerals of three old people who
died Monday at st. Joseph were held
jointly from the Catholic church there
on Wednesday The deceased persons
were Mrs. Tauscher, Mr.. Lodermeier
and Mr. Bechtold, and the services
were largely attended, as they were
all highly respected residents. The
rite of three funeral services at one
time is very unusual, and many were
drawn by curiosity as we'll as esteem
for the deceased persons.-Journal-
Press.
4. 1. I.
What Shall We Have For Dessert?
This question arises in the family every
day. Let me answer it to-day. Try Jell-
0, delicious dessert. Prepared in two
minutes. No baking! add hot water and
set to cool. Flavors:-1emon, Orange,
Raspberry and Strawberry. AT your gro
GERS. 10 cts.
!. i. +
The Sank Centre HERALD last week
contained twelve pages, large por-
tiOn of which was devoted to the sub
iect of dairying The edition was
printed on book paper and finely
Illustrated, and the whole number
from beginning to end is good one.
Alexandria Citizen.
+ i. +
J. A. Lambert of Rachel, N. c., writes.
II heartily endorse Foley's Kidney Cure.
1t does what you claim it will do, and there
is nothing equal to it, and l thank you for
the good it has done me.' Accept no SUBJ
stitute. For sale by Fiesler & McNeice.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-02-14
THE GRIP EPIDEMIC,
The Disease More Prevalent than Ever
ank Quite as Fatal. The Best
Treatment.


ank Quite as Fatal. The Best
Treatment.
The grip has surprised the doctors
and health authorities this season by
it's rapid spread and oy some novel
symptoms. While it spares nobody
it Is proving especially dangerous to
mlddle-aged and elderly persons. In
many cases either fatal onset of
pneumonia Or complete breakdo own
of health and strength, is apt to follow
an attack of grip.
The wise course for all is proven
ton. By wearing Benson's Porous
Plaster on the chest and back you pro-
tect the lungs from cold and chill and
with ordinary care J you are safe
For those who are already suffering
from grip, or from the usual winter
coughs aud colds, Benson's Plasters
are sure and speedy relief and cure.
Highly medicinal and scientific.
Refuse limitations and substitutes.
Only the genuine are effective. Ex-
anime when you buy. Seabury &
johnson, Manufacturing Chemists,
New York.
1. I. +
Mrs. Jane Gilligan, probably the
oldest person in the Northwest, died
suddenly on Saturday at the age of
log years, at her home in Anoka.-St.
Cloud Times.
Don't f, iget that Mull's Lightning Pain
Killer kills all pain instantly 81 600 offered
for its equal. Free from opiates. 25c.
Hanson & Emerson.
+ + i.
The Tenstrike Tribune is a new ven-
ture which has been launched on the
turbulent sea of journalism. The
Tribune is well-printed and ably
edited six-cclumn quarto. G. r. Mar
tin of the Belsrami County News, the
owner of the papnr.-Cass Lake Voice.
Mr.. Martin was formerly editor of
the Melrose Beacon
Hanson & Emerson, the druggists, viii
refund you your money if you are not satls.
fled after using Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. They cure disorders OF the
stomach. biliousness, constipation and
headache. Price, IS cents. Samples free.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-02-14
A MISUNDERSTANDING.

Misunderstood symptoms of desease lead
doctors to treat omething else when the
kidneys are out OF order. Foley's Kidney
Cure will bring you health when other med
icine have failed. Take no substitute.
FiesIer Nc Neice.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-02-14
RRAOFyH0,S
Female Re9zzLaf0r

which is the true cure provided
by Nature for all female troubles. It
is the formula of physician of the
highest standing. who devoted his
whole life to the study of the dis
tinct ailments peculiar to our MOTH
ers. wives and daughters. It is made
of soothing, healing. Strengthening
herbs and vegetables, which have
been provided by kindly Nature to
cure irregularity in the menses, Leu.
corrhea, Falling of the Womb, Nerv-
BUSINESS. Headache and Backache.
In fairness to herself and to Brad
fields Female Regulator, every
suffering woman ought to give it a
trial A large 81 bottle will do a
wonderful amount of good. Sold by
druggists.
Send for nicely illustrated free book the subject.
The Bradf1eld Regulator Co., Atlanta. Ga
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-02-14
a. sure 70 asrnsmber

Be sure TO Uom0mD0f
that the popular Pan-American expo
.sition route this summer will be the
Nickel Plate Road, the shortest line
between Chicago and Intermediate
points and Buffalo. No excess fare is
charged on any of it's Peerless Trio of
fast express trains and Amer icanclnb
meals ranging in price from 35 cents
to $1.0O are served in all its dining
cars. Palatial through vestibuled
sleeping cars and modern day coaches
with uniformed colored porters in at
tendance on the wants of the passen-
gers. The acme of comfort and con-
venience in travelling is attained
through the superb service and com
potent equipment found on the Nickel
Plate Road. Write, wire, phone Or
call on John Y. Callahan, General
Agent, Ill Adams ST., Chicago, Ill.
+ i +
Daniel Grams, a pioneer of this
county, died at his home on a farm
near ST. Augusta last Saturday night,
aged "A years. He had been sick a
long time with dropsy. He leaves a
wife and several children. -Melrose
Beacon.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-02-14
7 Il 7 2 y

w O1leu SUucI.
ing from female
trou b1 e S and
weakness, and
from irregular
or painful men,
SEES, ought not
to lose hope if
doctors cannot
help them. Ply
sicians are so
busy with other
diseases tn a t
they do not un-
derstand fully
the pecu1iar all
ments and the
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-02-14

Miss Iona DeBlois, who has been
sick for some time, died yesterday
afternoon of consumption, aged 1S
years, 9 months and L day. She was
born in the town of Grove. -Melrose
Beacon.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-02-14

81 have always used Foley's Honey and
Tar cough medicine, and think it is the
best in the world" says Chas. Bender, a
newsdealer of Erie, Pa. Nothing else as
good. Fiesler & McNeice.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-02-14
How to Cure the Grip.


berlain's Cough Remedy as directed and a
quick recovery is sure to follow. That rem
edy counteracts any tendency OF the grip to
result in pneumonia, which is really the
only serious danger. Among the tens of
thousands who have used it for the grip no
one case has ever been reported that did
not recover. For sale by Hanson & Elmer
son.
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, ..
LUCAS COUNTY,
FRANK }. CHENEY makes oath thai he is
he senior partner of the firm of +. J..
CHENEY & t.: doing business in The City
of Toledo, COUNT and State aforesaid. and
that said firm will pay the sum of ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
case of Catarrh thai Cannot be cured by the
use OF Hail Catarrh Cure
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me an, subscribed inmy
presence, this 9th Gay o. december, A. D.
1886. A. W.GLEAsoN,
(sEALl Notary Pubic.
Hall's Catarrh Cure is tax, internally
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
Jul 41SSS ". ehS SJStShi- A'Sho III
ais, free.
F. J. CHENEY & Co, Toledo. o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
+ !. i.
DR.. J. j. Livingstone has sued the
Great Northern RAILROAD, in the dis
trict court, to recover 5000 alleged to
be due for medical ices to Henry
Rollette of Wadena, better known as
"Frenchy" who was injured on the
Cass Lake excursion last summer. -
Wadena Pioneer Journal.
i. 1. i.
Bridges rivers, tunnels, mountains, builds
cities, gathers up The scattered rays of ones
ability. That's what Rocky Mountain Tea
does. $50. Hanson & Emerson.
i. i. +
Senator Nelson's comment upon
Senator Towne's great speech" in
the senate was very apropos. He
said ''That speech was delivered in
Duluth during the late presidential
campaign, and McKinley's majority
in Minnesota was 77,OOO."
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-02-14
HANSON & EMERSON.

I. - -
To Stop Cold
After exposure or when you feel a cold
coming on take dose of Foley's Honey
and Tar. 1t never tails to stop cold if
taken in time. Take nothing else.
Fiesler & McNeice.
i. +
The Willard Mercantile Company
are seriously considering the POSSIBLE
ity of opening branch store in West
port. Willard Enterprise.
!. i i.
When you want physic that is mild and
gentle, easy to take and pleasant in effect
use Chamberlain's Stom &c h and Liver Tab
lets. Price, IS cents. Samples Free
Every box guaranteed. For sale by Han
son & Emerson.