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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-12
BACK TO HIS OLDHOME
Remains of A. II. Keefer, Railroad
Victim, Shipped TO Astoria
for Interment.

The remains of Arthur p Keefer
the L. Ii. d q. switchman who was
killed in the Moline yards yesterday
AFTERNOON, were shipped today to the
former home at Astoria, Ill. where
the burial will take place. Simple
services in charge of Rev. L. j. Shuey
were held at 1 o'clock at the resi-
dencc of ID. ID. Pottiger, with whom
the deceased had made his home for
several years, ut Fourth avenue and
Sixteenth street, and the funeral
party left at 2:4O.
a jury was impanelled by Coroner
EckhGrt yesterday afternoon con-
sisting of T. l. Stanley. foreman.
Fred Lind, w. VI. Reid, IL. Wahlstroln.
A. J.. Kohler and G. l.. Bolton. and
an inquest was held in Moline. The
evidence brought out differed some
what from the accounts that first
gained circulation concerning the
nature of the accident. Keefer, il APP
pears, was working with Engineer
George w. Battles and Fireman 1. T..
WadCell near the plant of the Sylvan
Steel works about 2:3O in the after
noon. In the string of cars that was
being handled was 50-foot furniture
car loaded with scrap iron. Keefer
was hanging TO the side of one of the
smaller cars signalling the fireman,
when he struck pine post, breaking
il.
Apparently somewhat injured, he
dropped to the ground and ran be-
side the car, which was being backed
in upon the sidetrack at the loading
platform of the steel works. The
track meets the platform at an an
gle at this point and the space be-
tween an ordinary car and the plat !
form barely leaves room for a man |
to stand sidewise. With the furni- |
ture car, however, this space is only |
six or eight inches in width. IL was |
into this trap that Keefer uncon-
ran till he was caught and |
carried off his feet and rolled about |
several times.
The fireman saw what had hap
pened and the engine was stopped. |
Several men were soon trying to get |
the unfortunate man out but were |
unable to do so. He remained con-
scious and at his request the ear was
moved till an open door was reached
and space was afforded to secure his
release. Death came while he was
being carried ;-to the building.
An examination of the body
showed that il had been fearfully
crushed from the shoulders down.
The pelvic bones were broken and
The left forearm was twisted out of
shape. Death was caused by in
-ernal hemorrhages.
Keefer was IS years of age. He
vas unmarried and is survived by his
six brothers and one sister.
lie was chaplain of Tri-City lodge,
of Railway Trainmen,
md the funeral arrangements are in
harge of that organization.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-12
LODGES OFFICERS
Local Branches of Societies Have
Their Annual EIec-
tons.
RELIEF CORPS is INSPECTED
BY Mrs. Sophia SpaIding, Depart
ment of Illinois-Those
Elected.

| The Woman's Relief CORPS, the aux
iliary to John Buford post, G. a. r..
was inspected at its annual meeting
at Memorial hall yesterday after
noon by Mrs. Sophia Spalding, of
Rockford, Inspector of the depart
ment of Illinois. The CORPS was
highly complimented for the degree
of efficiency shown i'm the work. few
branches of the organization in the
state comparing with the one here
i'm that respect. The Rock Island
women were also commended for the
interest manifested in the welfare of
INDECENT veterans. The corps elected
officers as follows:
President-Mrs. Kate QuayIe.
Senior Vice President-Mrs. Ware
ham.
Junior Vice President - Mrs.
Wright.
Treasurer-Mrs. w. \. Norris.
Chaplain-Mrs. Celia Frey.
Conductor-Mrs. Godfrey.
Guard-AIrs W. =. Cochran.
Delcgates-Mrs. Lee and Mrs. b. NJ.
Ellis; alternates, Mrs. Godfrey and
Miss Cox.
Camp 20, NJ. W. ~, last evening
elected officers for the ensuing year:
V. C.-H. F. Lamp.
w. Alb. NJ. ELS.
Banker-L. Il. Eihl.
Clerks. Mattison.
Escort-A. Greaser.
Watchman-W. Fee.
Sentry-T. Mclean.
Manager, for three years.. +.
Cramer.
Physicians-Drs. j. +. Myers and
{. Il. Foster.
AS the next regular meeting of the |
camp would fall on Christmas night |
an adjournment was taken to Mon |
lay, Dec. 80, at p. IN.
United workmen.
Island City Lodge, No. 1, \. o. L. |
W., at a meeting last evening elected |
officers for the ensuing year as fol-
lows:
p. NJ. VIC. +. Siemon.
NJ. VIC. w. Horton.
Foreman-C. L. Beardsley.
Ovcrseer-John Shield.
Recurder-Thomas Bollman.
Rcceiver-Capt. j. NJ. Beardsley.
Financier-R. {. Benson.
Guide-L. b. StraYer.
/. Wv. w. Winters.
o. WI. p. Sexton.
Trustee, for Is months-W. j. Ran
on.
Physicians-Drs. c. c. Carter and
:. Bernhard.
Order Eastern Star.
Rock Island chapter, Order of the
EASTERN Star, last evening elected Of
GERS as follows:
Worthy Matron-Mrs. Anna Har-
ingtun.
Worthy Patron-Henry Kramer.
Assistant Matron-Mrs. Elizabeth
erry.
Secretary-Mrs. Jennie 4. John
ton.
Treasurer-Mrs. Louise j. Krell.
Conductress-Mrs. Nellie Williams.
Associate Conductress-Miss Kath-
rine Elliott.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-12
Social Doings

Morris Cook, 1905 Eleventh avenue,
was surprised by party of his little
friends Tuesday afternoon in honor
of his 18th birthday. The hours were
whilei away in games and music and
treatments were served, the host
being presented a pretty gold ring
as a memento of the occasion. Those
present were Mable Margarth, jess
sit Van Arsdel, Louisa Flemming,
Irene Goldezopht, Louisa Cook, Olga
Kruger, Nora Crowley, Lille Luken-
biehl, Cornelia Williams, Grace Hud-
son, Julia Eckhart, Bessie Brown,
Lloyd Birkel, Defiance Cook. Herbert
Aud. Roy Flemming, Paul Schubert,
Norris Cook.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Ohlweiler
last evening entertained about forty
of their friends at n delightful cinch
party. The gentleman's prize was
won by Henry Geisler and the ladies'
prize by Mrs. Emma Ohlweiler. The
consolation prize fell to Jacob OIL
weller. Refreshments were served
during the evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-12
A Good Cough nIsdIcIn.

(From the Gazette, Toowoombs' Australia
L find Chamberlain's Cough Rene
dy is an excellent medicine. / have
been suffering from a severe cough
for the last two months, and it has
effected a cure. I have great pleas
ure in recommending it.-W. G. Wock-
ner. This is'the opinion of one of our
oldest and most respected residents,
and has been voluntarily given in
good faith that others may try the
remedy and be benefited, as was Mr..
Wocl<ner. This remedy is sold by all
druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-12
BIG AUDIENCES ARE PLEASED

Ro-ak Wonders a Great Drawing Card at
Harper's Theatre.
The Korak wonders continue draw
ing full houses at Harper's theatre.
The company is q large and compe-
tent one and the plays in its rep
ortorie are of a character that can
not fail TO please. "A Roman Spy"
is the bill chosen for this evening.
Saturday free matinee, to which all
except children are to be admitted,
will be given. Sunday night Quo
Vadis'' will be played.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-12
Milk.

AS we are now getting a good sup
ply of milk we are prepared to put
the price per quart where those pay
ing cash each morning get it at six
cents. Selling tickets IL for 81.
Tri-City Bottled Milk & Butter Co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-12
Novelties Come High.

In the novelty line there is much
to be found that commands a good
price. Some hosiery is displayed in
one of the stores that retails at
ten dollars a pair. \ box of fine
stationery can be purchased for
$3.50 and money can be invested in
"Kayser linn" a new and expensive
tin which is imported from Germany
and is made up into useful and orna-
mental articles of different kinds.
There are novelties in filigree silver
that sell for seven and eight dollars
apiece. So far the rage for fancy
waistings has been very noticeable,
especially in high grade fancy silks.
COrduroys are selling well and the
demand for the best goods is greater
than in years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-12

of the season Tin ten colors) six
beautiful heads Con six sheets, 1Ox12
inches), reproductions of paintings
by Moran. issued by General Passcn-
ger Department, Chicago, Milwaukee
d ST. Paul Railway, will be sent on
receipt of % cents. Address F. A.
Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chi
caCO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-12
FOR BIG BUSINESS
Merchants of Rock Island Look
for Record Breaking
Trade.
ILL HAVE HANDSOME DISPLAYS
Store Windows Make Brilliant
ShOws-WeaIth OF Pretty
Things.

Judging from all indications the
holiday business for the merchants of
Rock Island will be greater this sea
son than was ever known before.
The retailers are already expert
encing a fine business and its volume
is increasing by leaps and bounds
every day. All of the big stores are
pleased with the outlook. Goods for
the holidays are already on display
and by the last of the week the large
show windows will be filed with
beautiful goods that will appeal TO
the pocketbooks as well as to the
eye and make many purchasers.
There is a wealth of things from
which to select presents, Gress goods
of all descriptions, silks, gloves, UNI
brellas, handkerchiefs, brio brac,
fancy hosiery and many novelties.
Prices are about the same this year
rs they were last and the merchants
have noticed that the bigger-priced
goods are going first. However, it
has been the experience with several
of the merchants that the people
who are most able to buy make their
early and avoid the rush.
Those who are not so fortunate as
TO have a big account in the bank are
making their selections and having
their articles laid away, making a
small deposit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-12
To Cure n cola IN one nav

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
if it fails to cure. E. w. Groves
signature is on each box. Csc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-12
In JeweIry Line.

The jewelry stores have made great
preparations for the holiday trade
and their stocks are most enticing
TO the little purse as well as the lar
ger one. Diamonds, watches, sleeve
buttons, fobs with large lockets,
gold chain fobs, fine leather goods,
purses, card cases, manicure pieces,
mirrors and brushes are scattered
in profusion before the eye at the
jewelers. and prices take a wide
range. In the art departments are
found teak wood stands, cut glass of
all kinds, fine decorated china ware,
imported by celebrated makers, real
marble busts, terra Gotta works,
American and foreign bronze and
nice wall plaques. "Cloisene" plaques
are the most expensive of all and are
imported from China and Japan. \
single plaque, the size of an ordinary
plate can be bought for twenty dol
lars and prices run higher. One of
the novelties at the jewelers. are the
japanese dinner bells which are very
when struck by the little
stick which goes with them. There
are musical alarm CLOCKS ana clocks
that have chimes and immense wall
clocks that stand six feet high and
have mahogany cases.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-12

Itching piles? Never mind if ply
sIcians have failed to cure you. Try
Doan's Ointment. No failure there.
so cents, at any drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-12
Cold Weather Footwear

prepared the weather by keeping your
We supply you with warm lined and felt
shoes in all Styles from the Broad Common Sense last
that the older people find such a Kid
Stylished Lined Shoe for the younger generation.
Our Slipper Department is plete Every style
and shape Of Felt Slippers that you think from
s.. so.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-02
A Family Secret.

Washington Star: A thoroughly con-
genial party was taking luncheon one
afternoon recently In q fashionable
downtown cafe. Those at the table
were old friends, but several OF them
had not me before for years. There
fore the ~3-year-old hopeful OF Mr.. Mac
and Mrs. Mac was not only a new ac-
quaintance of the others. but was an
object of unusual interest by reason OF
the manne IN which the father boast
ed of the little chaps intellectual at
tainments.
While awaiting the appearance OF
the Ice cream, Mr.. Mac grasped the
opportunity to dazzle his friends with
the brightness of the boy.
Now, my son." he said, won't you
spell Jim for the ladies' and gentle
mem"
"J-i-m." responded Jimmy Mac In
faint, hesitant voice.
That's a good little man." proudly
said the father. And now spell cat -
C" said Jimmy, and after .consfd-
cradle thought and some doubt. IA
Correct" announced Mr.. Mac, Nov
go on"
But Jimmy apparently had struck a
snag, and the proud parent was COM
PEELED to volunteer assistance.
Don't you remember the last let
ter?" he inquired. What Is II we
drink at home in the evenings?"
whisky" promptly declared Jimmy.
The bright boy was excused from
further questioning.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-02
THE VULGAR PHILIsTINE.
Subscribers Have an Apology Coming, but
VIII Hardly Collect 1t.

nav ah <hpOhoHy SOIhiuE Out
VIII Hardly Collect 1t.
Cedar Rapids Republican,: From ev-
cry source comes condemnation of the
vulgarisms Of Ebert Hubbard in the
January Philistine. Some OF these
criticisms are from enemies OF Hub
bard, many OF them are from those
who at least were his friends.
The following extracts from a signed
article by San T. Glover, editor of the
Chicago Evening Post, are a fair sam
pc OF the latter. After speaking OF
his admiration for the good things
Mr.. Hubbard has done, Mr.. Glover
says:
But we must enter an emphatic pro-
test against the tendency to coarse
ness displayed from time to time in
the columns Of the Philistine. There is
an art which may approach the danger
line, n yet not offend the most fas-
tidious; keen wit that is not always
proper reading for Mrs. Boffin, may
be forgiven because Of its brillinacy.
But for deliberate, stupid vulgarity.
there is nc excuse; 1t is the unpardon-
able thing. This Is the charge we have
to prefer against Mr.. Hubbard from
what appears In the January number
or the Philistine In the editors Heart
10 Heart Talks"
MI. Glover Is generous enough to as
sumo that since 1t is evident that Mr..
Hubbard owes every s~elf-respecting
subscriber to the Philistine an apology
that he will therefore make It In the
next issue Of the magazine. We fear
Mr.. Clover's confidence will be mis-
placed. The v~ulgarity Of the article re-
ferred to by the Post is intolerable. No
wit disinfects 1t. 1t is simply the vul-
garity that comes from the pen Of a
nan who loves ~vulgarity for vulgar
ity's sake. The Roycroft egotist will
not apologize for his vulgarity. The
hint that he ought to do so will prob
ably serve as an incentive for its re-
iteration.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-02
CONCLUDES INVESTIGATION.
Legislative Committee Back at Pierre
There VIII BE $500 Pages OF Testimony.

Pierre, $. D., Feb. 25.-The members
Of the Investigating committee with
the exception OF Senator Martin re-
turned here Saturday night, having nm
lshed taking testimony at the reform
school. The committee has worked
night and day since leaving Pierre and
there will be $500 typewriter pages Of
testimony. Some more witnesses are
to be examined here, among them Sec
rotary George w. Kingsbury, Of Yank-
ton. Nothing startling was ELECTED at
Plankinton I'm addition to the charges
made by Ex-Governor Lee. Former Su-
perintendent Ainsworth, like former
superintendent Mead, of the asylum,
explained many things by the fact that
there had been fires at both Institutions
shortly before his retirement. Aims
worth failed to clear up tho charge
that he had failed to account for the
nineteen head Of cattle shown by the
inventory TO be on hand at the time
of his settlement.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-02
A WISE DRUGGIST.
For $500 He Guarantee, TO Do That oi
Which n Lady CHcrs Him $4,000.

"hsCH I-ahy Y htTs ItiHu ploo'oOs
Kansas City, Mo-, Feb. %, 1901
(Special.)-Some two years ago a local
druggist engaged in a transaction
which was in its details somewhat re-
markable. lie was visited by Miss An
ma i. Nichols, who had a doctors pre-
scription for rheumatism, which the
druggist was filling. In the course of
conversation the good lady said: Il
would give one hundred dollars to get
WELL"
He Immediately replied: Give me
five dollars and / will guarantee to
cure you"
She agreed, and he at once handed
her a box of Dodd's Kidney Pills, say
ing: They are soc a box. Two boxes
may cure you, but am quite sure that
ten will"
Miss Nichols tells the story as fol-
lows: "Dodd's Kidney Pills are VERT
able life preservers. ] was troubled
for five years with rheumatism, so
that at times my right arm seemed
paralyzed and l could only walk with
difficulty, and could not go out Of doors
If the air was damp or cold. | took SO
much medicine that | think my system
was poisoned rather than helped. One
day when my druggist was putting up
n prescription for me | remarked to
him that | would give n hundred
dollars for a remedy that would make
me better.
"'Give me five dollars and | will
guarantee to cure you he said. l
readily agreed, and he handed ME a
box Of Dodd's Kidney Pills, saying,
They are soc n box. Two boxes may
cure you, but | am sure that ten WILL
/ left my prescription intact and, In
stead, took these Pills, and | found
them, as | said before, to be veritable
life preservers. Before | had finished
the second box | had my first perfect
nights rest in years. ! gradually i'm
proved. / had determined to use the
ten boxes before l would give up, but
imagine my surprise TO find that before
half that quantity was used | was COM
pletely cured. This was two years ago,
and | have not had n twinge since"
Miss Nichols Is vice-Grand Baxter,
Rebekah Lodge, l. o. o. T., and Is n
of the best known and most highly re-
spected ladies In Kansas City, and her
experience will be read with interest
by her many friends.
Dodd's Kidney Pills never fail to.
cure Rheumatism. They are soc a box,
six boxes for $3.50. Buy them from
your local dealer If you can. II he can
not supply you, send TO The Dodds
Medicine Co.. Buffalo, y. Y.
Everything is macnine-made now
A. nl~
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-02
The Significance of Applause.

Washington Star: Il can't understand
the way you voted" said the statesman
In a tone Of mild reproof.
II didn't see any other way to vote"
answered Farmer Corntossel.
er side
II know it."
"And you used to applaud my speeches
longer and cheer louder than anybody
else in the township"
"Of course. There amt nc use o. bein'
stingy with cheers an applause. l re-
member when. l was a boy an used to
speak pieces, how unhappy / felt when
nobody seemed to be takin' notice. An ]
made a vow then and there that whenever
there was any ~recitin' goin on I'd always
clap my hands an holler jes' by way OF
encouragement"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-02

The last census numbers the deaf
mutes OF America at 5000. 900. and Mil
J Ter Reese Hutchinson says ne a en-
able every one OF the 5000. 900 to hear
and talk. Mr.. Hutchinson has invented
a small electrical appliance which ne
avs accomplishes these wonders. AT
q test of the instrument made I'm New
York a few days ago the utility Of the
Invention was demonstrated TO the sat-
~isfaction of a number OF experts In
diseases OF the ar. Mr.. Hutchison's
discovery" consists Of a utilization OF
the fact that certain vibrations can be
sensed--one cannot say heard-even
by those whose deafness is dense as
stone. From this basis the inventor
has evolved an instrument which,
when applied to the ear OK a eat
mute. enables him to hear. In APP
pearance the instrument closely re-
sembles one OF the small telephone
t~ransmitters which are clamped to the
ears of all the operators at central
stations. For ordinary conversation
tho instrument is not clamped to the
head, but is carried In the hand, and
applied to the ear when needed. Ex-
cept when the instrument IL at their
ears the deaf routes are as deaf as
ever.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-02

Senator Kearns. OF Utah, Is quite
an addition to those senators who
part their hair exactly In the middle,
notes a Washington writer. The ex-
ponents of this style have heretofore
consisted OF Messrs. Walcott. Keane
and Hale. AS Mr.. Wolcott ~retires on
March 4, the total number OF senators
who thus comb their hair will remain
rs ut present. Mr.. Kearns has n lux
ufiant growth Of black hair II gives
II a wave on each side OF his forehead.
He is a fine looking bronzed as
if by exposure to the elements, and
does not appear to be more than 40
years old. He is above medium height
Snd extremely broad across the should
ers. He is worth several millions and
began life as a mine laborer.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-02
SCHMIDT SUCCEEDS STEERE.
Governor Herrcid Makes Appointment on
Board OF Charities and Corrections.

Pierre, S. d., Feb. 23.-Governor Her
reid today sent to the senate the name
OF Jacob Schmidt, Of Memo, Hutchir =
son county, TO succeed +. NJ. Steere us
a member Of the board of charities and
corrections. The nomination vas con
firmed.
John Armstrong. OF DeSmet; Prof. Il.
g. Chilcott, Of Brookings college; Thos.
Fullerton, Of Mitchell, and G. G. Moul-
ton, of Faulkton, were appointed mem
bers Of the state fair board.
on motion Of Senator Gilmore the
chair refused by Ex-Governor Lee was
given to the state historical society.
Senator EnglCsby, Of CodingtOn, IN
troduced a bill To transfer the state re-
form school from PlankintOn to the
state grounds near Waterfowl.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-02

Charles Day, Of Marshall, Mich. was
sitting In n barber shop getting n hair
cut when the idea struck him that II
would be real funny to touch the bar
ber's hand with the lighted end Of his
Cigaret and see him jump. He did so
and the results were surprising. The
barber was just rubbing some bay run
on Days head and the cigaret ignited
the alcoholic mixture, which blaZed up
like n %torchlight procession. In four
seconds there wasn't a hair left on
Days caranium and he has sworn off
on practical Jokes.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-02

The South African war, having Gre
ated n great demand on the part OF
toy dealers for leaden soldiers, a num-
Der OF Parisians have organized a so
Ciety TO oppose the manufacture n
sale OF the martial playthings. THE
League Against Leaden Soldiers" Is
the name of the new organization, and
Emile lola is It's president. The cir
cular sent out by the league states
hat the members desire TO combat
the prevailing practice of French per-
ents who perpetuate the military spirit
which is 80 prevalent in the republic
by buying toy soldiers for their chill.
drcn.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-02

Barring one fez factory In CONSTANT
nople all Turkish caps are manufac-
tured In Austria. These factories, to-
gether with the one at Constantlnople,
have recently formed a trust, and the
prices, for this Turkish national head
gear have in consequence become Sc
high that there seems to be n good OPP
portunity for American competition.