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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-26

Carrie Nations return to Kansas
from the east and David Nations exit
from Kansas TO the south were sim
ultaneOus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-26

You asked me to marry you. and
consented. 1 have come today to ask,
VIII you come. or shall 1 enter an &C.
ton for breach of promise?"
What could 1 say or do?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-26
The Field of Literature.

An interesting experiment is being
made by The Ladies' Home Journal.
Each month the readers of this maya
zine are asked to answer some ques-
ton concerning the contents or con-
duct of the publication, and in order
to make il worth while to answer
cash prizes are given those who write
the best letters, be they of praise or
criticism. The idea was first put
forth in the September issue, and
thousands of persons in all parts of
the world-even in Turkey-sent in
their opinions as to the best feature
of that number. The October ques-
ton as to the least popular article
brought a similar response. Aside
from giving every reader not only
chance, but an invitation, to express
opinions with the inducement of a
possible reward in cash. this plan
enables the magazine to find out
what is wanted by its wide constitu-
ency. 1t virtually gives the public a
hand in the editing.
Most appropriate to the coming
session of congress, before which
reciprocity will be one of the most
vital and prominent questions. is the
Atlantic MonthIy's discussion of this
great topic. \ month ago, the At
lantic printed a paper by Sydney
Brooks, n caustic but friendly state
ment of the European side of the
case and the views of European ma
tions; while the Forthcoming de
cember) Atlantic will open with a re-
view of the subject from the Amer
lean side by John Ball Osborne, sec
rotary of the reciprocity commission,
under the title of Expansion through
Reciprocity. Mr.. Osborne gives a
brief historical resume of the ques-
ton and expresses a strong convic-
ton that our present mercantile ex-
pansion abroad will arouse concerted
tariff opposition from European
governments, - of which the NUT
herings are already audible un-
less we disarm such opposition
in advance by means of rec
iprocity arrangements, which he
regards as 1.-The only safeguard
against a war of retaliatory tariffs,
destructive to commerce and preju-
dicial to international comfy
The December Forum opens with a
valuable paper by Prof. Rudolf
Eucken, of Jena, on THE Status of
Religion in Germany" He traces the
effect of the critical and political
movements of the nineteenth century
upon faith and practice, and out
lines the difficulties at present con-
fronting the churches in that coun-
try. He believes that, in spite of
changes and conflicts, religion is still
a very powerful factor in German
life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-26

That American slIyscraper building
in London should at least direct Brit
ish thought to higher things.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-26
THE ARGUS.

PuDnaned Daily and Weekly at 1924 Second
Avenue, Rock Island. N. Entered ~ the
Postofnce al Second-class matter.l
The Conservative, 1901-03-21
OBITUARY.
Benjamin Harrison.

The death of Ex-President Harrison
Oh Wednesday, March 18th, 1901, re-
moved great and useful American
citizen. His career was triumph of
intellectual industry, inspired by the
best and highest ideals ofrugged honesty.
He was a patriot rather than partisan.
For his country he periled everything
cheerfully, jeopardizing life in the
defence of the union the constitution
and the flag. But for his party he never
gave up single conviction nor sur
rendered his manly right to think upon
and conclusively determine for himself
those constitutional questions involving
the welfare of the republic. He was
not popular with partisan politicians
who pursue public callings for pay and
prominence. Mr.. Harrison was, how
ever, esteemed as safe lawyer and an
honest and patriotic public servant by
the thinking citizens of all the states of
His life made those who knew him and
were Influenced by him better than they
might have been without his example.
His robust integrity, his defiant courage
in the discharge of duty and his fidelity
to what he believed the best interests of
the country, make him model for all
American youth who wish to be honest
citizens and serve their fellows with
fidelity and efficiency.
The Conservative, 1901-03-21
Edward Campbell.

Edward Campbell prominent, able
and useful citizen of Iowa, who resided
at Fairfield, died March 10th, at the age
of 81 years. The CONSERVATIVE had
known, trusted and admired the judg-
ment of Mr.. Campbell for many years.
1t was through him that the honor of
intimate social intercourse with Judge
Jerry S. Black of Pennsylvania came to
us many years ago. Mr.. Campbell was
honest, courageous and faithful in all
things. In 1871 he became member of
the Iowa legislature. With him in that
body were the late Senator Gear, John
A. Kasson, John P. Irish, and other men
Of equally brilliant attainments, and
among these Mr.. Campbell at once took
rank, and was accounted one of the
strongest men in that notably strong
legislature. During the first term of
President Cleveland Mr.. Campbell was
appointed to be United States marshall
for the southern district of Iowa. He
held this Office for four and one-half
years, conforming strictly to the re-
quirements of the public service by
wholly abstaining from an active part
in political affairs and conducting the
business of his office in such a manner
as to best subserve the public interest,
though in doing so he abandoned old
practices which contributed materially
to the fees of the Office. In the coming
and going of generations Of men it is
not often that the race is given an equal
ly good example of an honest man, a
useful citizen and sincere friend
The Conservative, 1901-03-21
"OH ROSE! RED ROSE"

Senator Thurston retires from the
senate under the shadow of the "red
rose" Unimproved opportunities
slaughtered in fits of mental alteration
and maudlin sentiment lie dead all
around him, and even the beneficiaries
of his ruthless maladministration of
party affairs snicker in their sleeves and
rejoice that he is no more. He who
kicks his friends to placate his enemies
keeps his enemies and loses his friends
York Republican.
The Conservative, 1901-03-21

employ of the American Fur Company.
He was the first to trade out on the Ar
kansas, and it was from him that Chou
teau's island in that river took it's name.
Pierre "Cadet," or Junior, born in
1889. He travelled with Jules Dubuque
on the upper Mississippi, and in 1909
with his father visited the various Indian
tribes Of the upper Missouri, returning
in November of the same year. He
entered into partnership with Bartholo-
NEW Berthold, an Italian officer, refu-
gee from Napoleonic persecution is it
from him that Berthoud in northern
Colorado got its name? In 1929 the firm
of Chouteau & Berthold engaged in the
fur trade, in which Mr.. Chouteau con-
tinued until his death in 1865. One of
his sons was Charles Pierre, born in 1919,
who represented his fathers interests
in the firm of Chouteau & Mackerness,"
and was the father of the present Pierre
Chouteau of St. Louis.
Paul Liguest Chouteau, born in 1899,
died in 1851. "He was engaged in the
fur trade and passed most of his active
life among the Indians
The following were half brothers of
Auguste P, Pierre Cadet and Paul
Liguest:
Francis Gesseau Chouteau, born in
1897. Removed to the upper Missouri
and settled on the present site of Kansas
City, of which place he was the founder,
and for many years with his family
were the only inhabitants. He never
left the place and died there" He was
the father Of Captain Pierre Menard
Chouteau, well-known to many sur
vivors of the steamboat days.
Cyprien, 1SO2-1S79. employed by
the Chouteau -Sarpy Fur Company at
their trading post and lived among the
Indians for many years" He it was
who entertained Captain Fremont at
his post ON the south side of the Kansas,
few miles west of Kansas City, on
Fremont's way westward on his first ex-
peditiOn, in 1842.
Charles B., 1S0S-18S4.
Frederick, born 1909, "employed by
the Chouteau- -Sarpy Fur Company in
the Indian country"
This is all that it seems necessary to
quote for the present purpose. Some
information may be given later, however,
in regard to some other well-known
names which appear here and there in
the genealogy, through intermarriages;
as Sarpy, Cabanne and Ramsey Crooks.
A. T. RICHARDSON.
The Conservative, 1901-03-21
Che Conservative.
THE CHOUTEAUS.

guished member of the family The
CONSERVATIVE is enabled to present
herewith an outline sketch of the history
of the Chouteau family since it's settle
ment in the American wilderness This
will, no doubt, be a welcome aid to
many an Investigator Of western mat
ters, who has been puzzled, like the
writer, by the frequent illusions to
various members of this famous clan
that are met with in all the early
writer's; list of the individuals who
were concerned in the events Of the first
half of the last century will provide a
very convenient string on which to hang
these different mentions.
A brief examination makes it clear
that a confusion in regard to the Chou
teaus has existed in the minds of other
students. Thus in a paper by Lieut..
E. S. Dudley, published in VOL II of the
Nebraska State Historical Society's re-
ports, the following statement occurs:
''Two brothers, Pierre and August
Choteau, are supposed to have passed
beyond the forks of the Platte in pursuit
of furs as early as 1862" Now the
Auguste and Pierre Chouteau of that
generation were respectively twelve and
four years old in 1862.
These two brothers were, however, the
beginners of the story in which we are
interested. Col. Auguste Chouteau was
born in New Orleans in 1850, Pierre in
1758 They both came to St. Louis in
1894, the year Of the first settlement Of
that city. Col. Auguste is known as the
founder of st. Louis. He was the first
banker at that new trading post, occu-
pied various public positions and was a
commissioner of the United States in
the negotiation of several treaties with
the various tribes of Indians in the
vicinity. He died in 1895. "In gen.
eral way" says our authority, "Auguste
Chouteau and his descendants operated
in the south and southwest, Pierre
Chouteau and his sons in the north and
northwest.
AS to Pierre, called Senior, it is said
that "his earliest manhood was devoted
to the Indian fur trade, in which he laid
the foundation of his fortune. His
trading post was at the mouth of the
Usage river; his trade was chiefly with
the Usage, Pawnees, Kiowas and the
neighboring tribes. Some years after
the transfer in 1904, Mr.. Chouteau, then
about fifty years of age, retired from
the Indian trade, and devoted his
energies to the care and superintendence
of his large estate" He died in 1849.
1t is evidently he of whom Lieut.. Pike
speaks frequently in his journal.
Of his children, those who figure in
the history of the fur trade and pioneer
period, are the following:
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-09-03
Foreign Notes.

Paris, Sept 2.-It is rumored tonight that n naval division will be ordered to Turkish waters tomorrow. Munir Bey will only re turn to Paris against the wishes of the French government unless the dispute is settled. The Matin announces that It has re- ceived from source alleged to be author itative in Constantinople, information to the effect that the sultan, relying upon the assurance of a great power, that France will not proceed to force, will refuse any concession in the Constans affair.
 London, Sept. 2.-At the Comedy theater a large audience very cordially endorsed the American verdict on H. V Esmond' $ comedy When We Were Twenty; One. " presented by Nat C. Goodwin and Miss Maxine Elliott, with q very good British company supporting them. MT. Goodwin and Miss Elliott met with enthusiastic re. captions and both they and MT. Esmond were called again and again before the cur tain at the close of the performance.
 Constantinople, Sept. 2.-The Belgian steamer Naramore, whose loss while bound from Batoum for Bombay was reported yes terday foundered In the Black sea during the night of August 25 In a severe storm. The solitary survivor of q crew of forty was picked un four days later in an open boat and was landed at Rizeh, east of Ire bizonde. Nothing is known as to how the others met their fate.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-09-03
YACHTS COULD NOT FINISH

Continued from First Page)
 with the wind abeam. The Consttu- ton rounded at 9:16:03, having been beat four minutes and flfty-five sec onds on the first leg The Erin was close by at the turn and many glasses were levelied on the vessel. The jib- topsail of the Constitution was the same she carried on Saturday and was of poor cut and ability when compared with that of the Columbia. The wind fell light and the Constitution picked up little at various times during the reach. Balloon foresails were set and the Constitution luffed out to the east ward in an unsuccessful wind hunt. At 3:47:00 the Columbia set balloon jlb- topsail. the Constitution following her example almost immediately. Nothing occurred until the second mark was rounded by the Columbia at 4:50:40 and by the Constitution at 455:10, the diff ference between the two being four minutes and thirty seconds, showing a gain by the Constitution of fifteen sec onds. After rounding almost flat calm prevailed for nearly twenty min utes, the Constitution here showed marvellous ability as a drifter The Columbia set her spinnaker but the wind hauling, took 1t in again after a few minutes. The Constitution lower- ed her spinnaker pole, but did not set the sail. Under her balloon Jibtopsail she crawled up very slowly and at 5:3S:0O she passed Columbia and was the leading boat. The wind came a little fresher and the Constitution in creased her lead It freshened still more when Columbia luffed out and passed the Constitution at 6.17:00 pass ing her with singular rapldity and was q quarter of a mile in the lead when the time limit was up.
 The official table follows:
 Start. 1st Ink. 2d mk Constitution ...1 00:06 3:16:03 455:10 Columbia. .. ..1:00:06 3:1;0S 4;50:40
 Neither boat finished,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-09-03
NOT HIS FAULT.
A Man Who Became an Involuntary
 Train Robber.

A Man Who Became an lnvoluntary Train Robber
 "How I became a train robber on a midnight train between New York ana | Washington the other night is one Of the most thrilling experiences l have had recently" said a valuable member of Chief Wikie's staff of Secret Service men to a Star" reporter yesterday: 1T crawled into my berth in, Jersey | City about F o'clock on a hot night, and after I had squirmed out or my clothes and was ready to cramp myself up for a sleep I became aware that needed drink of water very much. l. however. made no attempt to call the obligine porter, and dozed off, still thinking of the drink of water which did not have You can imagine the sensation which went through me when, as the train was whizzlng along, l was brought back to wakefulness by the realization that some one had spoken to me- It was woman's voice. ana her words, although spoken In low | tone, seemed to have made deep ln- pression on my brain. She had said:
 Here, darling, drink this.
 | "At the same time something cool touched my hand. I could not have | been fully awake, for the only thing that impressed me was that here was my drink. I did not seem to realize where I was, or to comprehend who was offering me the water. l simply raised up on my elbow and grasped the proffered draught. As l did so a delicate little hand released hold of a silver mug with a suddenness that split | the water and the voice that had com manded me to drink uttered a startled exclamation. I heard the rustic of the curtains of some nearby berth, and then all was quiet.
 | What was there for me to do? Noth- 1 ing. I immediately saw that mistake had been made, and I again resumed my slumber with the mug as bedfel- i low. It was a silver mug with a gold lining, and had an artistic monogram engraved on its outer surface. The next ! morning I looked around me, after the car had been made once more into a l day pertinent. In the section adjoin- | ing mine there sat very comedy wo- man of youthful appearance, with a small. curly headed boy l felt sure | she was the owner of the mug, but how to get it to her I did not know.
 While I was deliberating the train stopped and the woman arose to leave
 the car. I hastened to my feet, fished
 out the mug and started after them. | After tipping my hat and begging her
 pardon, I said in my most unconcerned
 manner: I believe you are leaving your
 drinking cup
 "rrhe woman looked very stern and
 nearly took me off my feet by replying
 most positively:
 You must be mistaken That cup
 does not belong to me.
 After she left the car hastened to
 make a canvass for it's owner, but no
 one claimed it, and as l proceeded the
 smile that began with my nearest
 neighbor gradually broadened to the
 whole car had robbed the train
 and couldn't help myself. "-The Wash
 ington Star.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-09-03

man.. He must be a d-d fool said the stranger. MT. Butler enjoyed tell ing that story and used often to add, and I guess the old fellow was right. Tt was not long before people De- gan to see that MT Butler had not made so great mistake in his cal culations as had been supposed. Busl- ness began to move up Westminster and Weybosset streets, and in stlme every store in the Arcade was occu- pied, and has been almost ever slnce' To- day it is one of the best paylng pieces of property in the city. It cost $14O, ,000"
 Napoleon's building, the Madeleine in Paris, is thought to have been the stimulus for erecting the seven or eight arcades which sprang up in the Unit ed States about the time this one Tn Providence was completed. Few or them are now standing, none but Prov idence's, some say, and this loneliness adds to the fame of the Arcade on Westminster and Weybosset streets.-- Providence Journal.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-09-03
Trane11ers Gmtds.
New York, New Haven
 and Hartford R. R.
SNAS v, IoVAs NEW YORK DIVISION.
June 9, 1901.

NI w IORh IVISlON.
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-09-03

The theater for September is un- usually crowded with good things of special interest to theater-goers.
 w. T. Price writes a thoughtful arti- cle on Critics and Criticism" which is illustrated by several portraits of the leading New York critics, and MT. B. Limedorfer contributes an interest," ing paper on Henrik Ibsen, the Man. a pen sketch of the famous Norwegian dramatist now on his deathbed, written from personal acquaintance. This IS finely illustrated. Miss Irene Bentley, the leading woman of Francis Wilson, tells of the trials that beset stage be- ginners and other features of equal in- terest make up most readable maga- zine. The pictures are both numerous and beautiful. They include a magnifi- cent full page half-tone plate of MT. Joseph Jefferson from a recent photo graph of the distinguished actor taken at his country home at Buzzard Bay. The picture bears Mir. Jefferson's auto graph. There is also another superb full page plate of Miss Maude Adams. Other large portraits in the number ln- cludes J. K. Hackett, in his new play Don Caesars Return; Francis Will son in "The Strollers," Nina Earring ton, Joseph Hart as Foxy Granpa," Miss Julie Opp, Kate Hassett, Digby Bell, Marcia Van Dresser, Florence Rockwell, Sadie Martinot in her new play, Mrs. Fiske, Irene Bentley in char acter Julius Steger, Charles Dickson and many others.
 Beautiful as all the preceding covers of The Theater have been the Septem- Der cover eclipses them all, It is print ed In eight colors showing MT. Otis Skinner as La.nciotto in his revival of Francesca Da Rimini." The coloring is extremely rich the pictures resem- bling an old Rembrandt painting. The Theater Is certainly living up to the promise it gave in it's first number. Meyer Bros. & Co.,, publishers, 26 West 33rd street New York.