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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-04
MAGISTRATE FINES
MAN WHO STRUCK HIM

John Patterson, police magistrate
at Coal Valley, was in the city today
and was reciting TO his friends at the
county building the details of an out
rage of which he was the victim that
was of recent occurrence in the village
John happened into a grog shop one
evening aud found among those hug
ging the mahogany young man who
had about reached his limit. John
figured that another drink would
surely send him to the sawdust. So
the police magistrate, out of the
kindness of his big heart, did a turn
that he thought be would live TO be
thanked for-he advised the hop dis
penser not To give the intoxicated
man any more liquor
The man with the Jag heard what
the magistrate whispered across the
bar. He grew indignant. and to show
that he at least could operate his
dukes handed a package of lives over
in the vicinity where The valley mag
istrate was standing The court was
ilonred and apparently injured.
A physician who was summoned
found that the magistrate had a
broken rib. His assailanr was ar
rested The next day Magistrate
Patterson had case. He fined the
fellow who punched him $2S and
oOstS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-04
TRAINS IN COLLISION
Passenger No. q Crashes into
String of Cars in Haw-
thorn Yard.
HAMILTON is HURT
Considerable Damage Done, But
No One is Seriously In
jured.

The first serious wreck at the Haw-
thorn yard at Moline happened last
night shortly after midnight, when
passenger train No. 4, eastbound, col
.ded with switch engine pulling a
string of cars and caused considerable
property damsge.
The passenger, which is due to
leave this city at 1905 was in charge
of Conductor Bailey Of Blue Island,
and Engineer Allen Hamilton of this
city, and was pulled by engine 1902.
Tne main tracks at the yard are sup
posed to be kept clear when fast
trains are due and the latter run
through at a fair rate of speed.
Switch engine 651, in charge of En-
gineer Peterson, was pulling a string
of cars across the eastbound track
when the passenger approached.
81 ts Brakes and Jumps.
Engineer Hamilton saw the head
light of the other engine, but too late
to avert a collision, so he set the
brakes and jumped. The crew of the
651 also jumped in the nick OF time.
Inc passenger engine struck the
switch engine from the side, badly
wrecking it and smashing car loaded
with cement that was Immediately
behind. Toe passenger engine and
the other freight cars left the track
and all were slightly damaged.
Engineer Hamilton was bruised
about the shoulder in jumping and
was brought to this city on switch
engine. His injuries are not serious.
The tracks were b1f cked for over two
hours and it was nearly 3 o'clock be-
fore the passenger train was a Die to
proceed on it's way.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-04
PERSONAL POINTS.

Rev. w. S. Marquis was in Sterling
today.
George Hitler, of Coal Valley, was
in the city today.
Louis Weiss, of Taylor Ridge. spent
yesterday in the city.
Mrs. Jane Mcdonald, of Sherrard.
spent the day with friends in the city
Mr.. and Mrs. f r. Olmsted. of Lib
erty. Neb., arrived today on visit
with their son. II. j. Olmst
Mrs. G. ii. Sutton has returned
home to Rock Falls after a months
visit with Mrs. l. j. Hathaway.
Enos Prescott. of Lincoln county.
Mo-, has been visiting his old home in
Milan, which he left in the 4O's.
Mrs. j. Z HOLT of Prophetstown,
who has been the guest of Mrs. j. A.
Anderson, returned home today.
Miss Bessie Ericsson. who has been
attending school in this city, left for
her home at McGregor. Iowa, today.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Joseph of
Quincy, who have been visiting their
son, II. +. Joseph, left for their hon e
tOuay.
Mrs. j. w Herbert and Mrs. j B:
Brown left today TO attend tho Iowa
state encampment of the q A. L.
to be held Mt Dubuque this week.
Miss Mary Murphy. who was for a
number of years teacher in the city
schools, left last night for Seattle
Wash, where she goes in her capacity
as deaconess in the Methodist church.
Drs. G. c. Carter. J5R Hollowbush,
Z. NJ. Sala and w. ii. Ludewig, of
this city, and A. Montgomery, of Rey-
attend the convention of the American
Medical society.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-04
The nrnmatIc In Life.

The undyinS interest which is taken
I'm the theater is explained by the very
profound line with which Shakespeare
began very silly speech. "All the
worlds stage" People as a rule
take no interest i'm anything that is not
drama tically Cor. as in the case of poll
tics, meIodramatically) formulated.
Any creed to be popular must be dra-
matically stated. Therefore the Cos
pels are preferred TO the epistles.
.Esop's fables are remembered because
they are the truth about things stated
dramatically and morally.-F. G. Ber-
nard Shaw.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-04
IS TO GAIN
BY Discrimination to Concentrate
Manufacture of Arms at
Large Plants
INSTEAD OF LOSE, AS REPORTED
In Story Sent Out From WASH
ington-Maj. Blunt In
tervieWed.

The following. which appeared in
this mornings Chicago Chronicle,
naturally occasioned something of a
flutter of excitement when seen by
the citizens of Rock island:
Secretary Root has appointed a
board composed of Capt. w. S
Pierce Capt. o. c. Horney and Lieut..
j. w. Joyce to meet at Rock Island
arsenal for the purpose of determin-
ing the final form to be adopted for
the rendition of ordnance property
returns The Rock Island arsenal. in
common with many others, is to be
permanently closed down, so that the
government may concentrate its ord
nance manufac uring in few big
plants that are in process of con-
struction."
The first part of the above is I'M
doubtedly authentic as revision of
the form of the blanks upon which
the periodical reports are made has
been in progress for some time.
Inc appointment of the board is
merely to secure a report upon sys-
tenn that has already been tried in or
der to facilitate it's adoption. and af-
fects not only Rock Island arsenal,
but all other ordnance supply posts as
well.
Small ArsenaIs OnIy CLOSED.
In regard to the permanent closing
of Rock Island arsenal the statement
is purely a product of the magma
ton. Maj S. +. Blunt, to whose
attention the item was called, said
there is nothing whatever in the
story. Several of the smaller arse
nails were ordered closed some time
ago in order to concentrate the man
uiacture of arms in the larger plants
but the arsenal at this point is one of
those which will gain by the change
Mai Blunt attributed thu illusion
of tue Chronicles correspondent to
an understanding on his part that the
board referred TO was named to close
up the affairs of the abandoned ar
senals.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-04
WIFE SELLS FURNITURE
AND LEAVES THE CITY.

a resident of the upper end of town
on his return home f,om work this
evening will find his home vacant, his
wife and furniture having flown dur
ing the day
lie has only himself to blame, ac-
cording TO the story of neigabors
They say that last night he beat his
better half for no apparent cause.
She threatened &c leave him, but ne
had no idea she would do so.
Today neighbors who sympsthized
with the woman gathered at her home
and the furniture was sold at auc Iion.
1t is understood the woman and her
child left on an afternoon train for her
former home in Monmouth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-04
Two small Fires.

The Central hose company was
called TO Second avenue opposite the
street car power station to eXtinguish
a fire in pile of railroad ties about
IL o clock this morning.
A spark from a chimney ignited
the roof of n. Merit bakery, 2Iu6
Third avenue. at ESQ this morning.
The fire department was called out,
but it was not necessary to apply a
stream, as the flames had been ex
tiuguished a few moments after the
discovery. The damsge was nominal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-04
RuMoREo CHANGE OF

Chicago papers this morning state
that change is to be made in the
time of the Q's Chicago train, to take
effect next Sunday. 1t is claimed
that from that date the leaving time
from this city will be about P. m,
the train arriving in Chicago at $3.50.
The leaving time from that city will
be 9:05 a. m, which would make the
time of arrival here about 1850 P. m.
IL there is any truth in this report
it may mean an effort to economize
by doing away with one of the present
crews. giving one crew from Chicago
all the work. Division Agent Mack,
however. says he has not been in
formed of any change and that he is
reasonably certain none will be made
for the present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-04
An Arm1ess wonder.

Bulwer in his Artificial Change
ling" makes mention of one John Sim
ons. a native of Berkshire, England,
born without arms or hands. who could
write with his mouth. thread Il needle.
tie a knot. shuttle. cut and deal pack
of cards, etc. This wonderful person
age was exhibited in London in 1868.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-04
Traveller Has smaIIpo,

The latest case of smallpox in DAv
export is that of Fred Meyer, travel
ing salesman for a wholesale liquor
house, who caused CONSERVATION
among his friends Saturday by walk
ing about in Davenport with his face
covered with pustules. He wouldn't
believe that he had smallpox until
half q dozen physicians had been
called and had ttld him so. Then he
was removed to St. Roberts no pital
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-04
nnn.t nIarrr for Money.

The Boston man who lately married
a tickly rich young woman is happy
nov, for he got DR.. Kings New Life
Pills, which restored her to perfect
health. Infallibe for janndice, bill
iousuess, malaria. fever and ague and
all liver and-stomach troubles. Gen.
tie but effective. Only 25 cents at
Hartz s. Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-04
Circuit Court.

The circuit court was taken up to-
day with n retrial of the case OF Will
liam You'd, of Moline. charged with
an assault with intent to commit rape
upon Hilma Carlson. When the mat
te: was aired before the last term of
court the jury failed to agree. Peter
Ingelso n is defending and States At
torpey Weld prosecuting.
The hearing on the petition of Wal
ter Johnson Tor an injunction against
the Rock Island 81 Peoria road has
been continued till next Friday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-04
vIsItA,,on commencement.

The commencement exercises of the
Sisters of the Visitation academy will
be held June Is, at the Villa de Chan
tai, at 10 n. IN. An entertainment by
the pupils of the villa will occur at z
p. M, June IL. The graduates of '01
are Misses Ina Marietta Richards, Won
Lora Murphy and Frances Marie Cor
hiatt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-04
ou,,e n Re,iee

Husband-What do you do when you
hit your thumb with a hammer? You
can't swear.
Wife-No; but ] can think with all
my might and main what a perfectly
horrid, mean. inconsiderate, selfish
brute you are not to drive the nails
yoursalf.-New York Weekly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-04

Don't get side tracked in business
Dizziness sometimes passes for death
Men with brains reach the goal
Rocky Mountain Tea puts gray mat
ter into ones head. IS cents. T. II
Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-04
A Girls Good Recine.

There was n modicum of sense in the
response TO n request made by a yonng
lady as to what would keep her hands
white and soft. Soak your hands three
times daily in dishwater while mother
rests on the sofa-"-Boston Transcript.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-04
ReInfed.

81 understand that Frailman has
come TO the conclusion to contest his
wife's WILL
We'll. what is there courageous
about that? She's dead, isn't sheF'-
Richmond Dispatch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-04
Theatre Contracts.

Ii. III. Button. superintendent of
construction of the proposed Illinois
theatre. stated today that he expected
Promoter g. III Johnston here fro N
St Louis Thursday of this week.
when contracts for the building of the
house will be let.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-04

Imitators have been many.
Thoughtful people have learned that
true merit comes only with the genu-
inc Rocky Mountain Tea made by
Madison Medicine company. 35 cents.
7. II. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-04

Danger. disease and death follow
neglect of the bowels. Use DeWitt's
Little Early Risers To regulate them
and you will add years to your life
and life to your years. Easy to take,
never grippe. b. II. Bieber and Hartz
6 Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-04

My heart and hand another claimed,
His plea had come too late.
It's ever thus with people without
pluck and vim,
Take Rocky Mountain Tea, don't
get left again.
L. ii. Thomas pharmacy.
Fergus County argus., 1901-11-06
Will Start From Billings.

Billings, Oct. 3l.-Speaking OF the
report that the Great Falls branch
OF the Burlington might start from
present terminus OF the Burlington's
own track, at Huntley, twelve miles
east OF Billings, II built, an official OF
that company IL reported as saying:
"Such talk is sheer nonsense. II
the Burlington builds from Huntley
1t will be an extension of its line to
Billings and thence northwest to
Great Falls. The surveyors who
have started out on the Great Falls
survey within the past ten days have
started right from the yards In Bill
ings, and II the extension is built 1t
will befrom Billings"
Fergus County argus., 1901-11-06

II we are going TO have an exhibit at
the st. Louis exposition it should be
done through an appropriation by the
legislature: this is the better way Of
equalizing the expense. Popular sub
scriptions move very slowly, and it not
infrequently happens that those best
able to give leave that matter to the
more liberal and generous, though they
are willing to share in the benefits
This being the case we believe the Hell
ena Record has hit upon the proper
method of accomplishing the desired
result. 1t advanced the idea of assem-
bling the legislators without cost to the
state, each member to contribute his
time and services. AS we understand
1t, the response has been practically
unanimous. and if such is the case there
seems to be no better way OF settling
this much-discussed matter. IL the
people are not in favor of spending
from $50, 900 to SIS, 900 to have the state
represented at St. Louis that is another
thing. We believe the state should be
represented, and if the matter should
go by default it will prove source OF
regret for years to come.
Fergus County argus., 1901-11-06
TINE Asu-JuftRs0S PARTY.

Democracy's other name is inconsist
ency. AS everybody knows its patron
SAINT is Thomas jefferson 1t swears
by jefferson every day in the week and
every hour in the day when it isn't
swearing at or about something else.
No matter into how many factions IL
splits or what the grounds of division,
each and every faction boasts of its
"Jeffersonian Democracy" All its
leaders, from Bryan down, or up, as
the case may be, counsel loyalty to the
principles OF Jefferson and the ora
tors of the party rarely fail to work in
a glowing tribute to the great Virgin
ian.
And yet modern Democracy is Who'll
ly out of accord with Jefferson and his
doctrines. OF every important ques-
ton that has come up in recent years
it has chosen the side against which
jefferson was committed by word and
act Free trade was its paramount
issue in 1892, yet jefferson was a pro-
nounced protectionist. Free silver was
its issue in 1890, yet jefferson was a
sound money man. "Anti-imperialism'
was its issue in 1900, yet Jefferson was
the boss imperialist of the age.
Throughout all these years during
which it fought for what jefferson op-
posed and fought against what Jeffer-
son favored, the party never ceased to
pose itself before the country as the
''Jefferfonian Democracy"
And it is still at it, Its latest achieve
ment in this line is its caustic criticism
Of President Roosevelt for entertaining
a negro as his guest. In the midst of
this employment it is confronted with
the historical fact that President Jeffer-
son did precisely the same thing, not
only entertaining darky at the White
House, but inviting him to make a
social visit to his home at Monticello.
But while lambasting Mr.. Roosevelt
for honoring the precedent established
by jefferson, present day Democracy
will not hesitate to go right ahead
boasting that it is the true Jeffersonian
party. II is built that way. Kansas
City journal.
Fergus County argus., 1901-11-06
Barker's Heirs lake the Money.

Unless the supreme court grants
permission to relnstate her appeal,
Ida NJ. Shadwell, who is seeking to
recover $40, 900 from the estate OF the
late Edwin j. Barker, the mining
man who was killed In wreck In
Iowa n few years ago, will not be
able to prosecute her claim further
In the courts.
The supreme court dismissed her
appeal from the ruling OF Judge Les
lie. OF Cascade comfy, In her suit
against Marcella 5. Barker and Ed
win J. Barker, heirs of Ed win J Bar
ker deceased. The dismissal was up.
on motion OF counsel for the heirs on
the ground that counsellor appellant
had not filed trnscript on appeal
within sixty days after the appeal
had been perfected as required by the
rules OF the court.
Fergus County argus., 1901-11-06

Many OF our subscribers are doubt
less also subscribers to the Pioneer
Press and In calling attention to and
complimenting that paper on the
newspaper par excellence that they
have been getting out, we are but
echoing the opinion OF every perso n
who has had the pleasure OF reading
that very admirable sheet. Oh late
The Pioneer Press has given more
space to the news Of the Northwest
and a greater space to sporting news
and has changed the makeup OF the
paper 30 as to enable the reader to
find at glance just the news he
seeks. The brightest and cleverest
writers OF the Twin Cities are requi-
sitioned to make a'paper that will
fairly brlstle with news. nUn-parti-
san and complete. Editorials that
are clean cut, broad and fair. Spe-
cial stories and features that must
appeal TO and interest every person
who reads them. In fact at every
point The Pioneer Press Is news
paper and one that all the north
west may well be proud OF and sub
init I'm comparison with any paper
published In any part OF this broad
country.
Fergus County argus., 1901-11-06

his hope for the success of civil govern
ment in Porto Rico, knowing his tender
anxieties for the people, and his un-
wavering confidence in your patriotism,
let us move forward, holding his name
forever deeply endeared to our hearts. Z"
The late President Mckinley made no
mistake when he appointed Judge W..
ii. Hunt TO succeed Mr.. Allen as gov
ernor of Porto Rico. A man Of high
ideals and strict integrity, he can be
expected to make splendid record in
his new post of duty.
Fergus County argus., 1901-11-06
Dentistry.

Doctor NJ. NJ. Hedges has To-
Gated in Lewistown. Office over Ju-
dith Hardware store. DIR. Hedges has
been in practice over 80 years, does
crown and bridge work, porcelain in
lays, continuous gum plate work and
in fact performs all operations pertain
ing to dentistry according to the latest
improvements Of the art. All opera
tions, whether on the natural teeth or
artificial substitutes. assured in point
of excellence and permenance. Tele-
phone No. so.
Fergus County argus., 1901-11-06
Seven Years In Bed.

"Will wonders ever cease?" inquire
the friends OF Mrs. l.. Hease of Law
renee, Kan. They knew she had been
unable to leave her bed In seven years
on account OF kidney and liver trOu-
bic, nervous prostration and general
debility; but. Three bottles Of Elec-
tric Bitters enabled me to walk" she
writes, land In three months ! felt
like new person. Women suffering
from Headache, Backache, Nervous
ness, Sleeplessness, Melancholy Faint
ing and Dizzy Spells will find 1t a
priceless blessing. Try 1t. Satisiac-
tion Is guaranteed bye. II. Williams,
druggist. Only so cents.
Fergus County argus., 1901-11-06
A Raqi0q, Roaring Flood

Washed down a telegraph line
which Chas. ID. Ellis OF Lisbon, Ia.,
had to repair. standing waist deep
In icy water" he writes, gave me a
terrible cold anu cough. 1t grew
worse daily. Finally the best doe
tors in Oakland, Neb.. Sioux City and
Omaha said l had Consumption and
could not live. Then began using
DR.. Kings New Discovery and WIS
wholly cured by six bottles" Posi-
lively guaranteed for Coughs, Colds
and all Throat and Lung troubles by
G. H. Williams. Price, 80 cents.
Fergus County argus., 1901-11-06
GOVERNOR HUNTS INAUGURAL.

We acknowledge receipt OF the in
augural address of Hon. W, II. Hunt,
governor of Porto Rico, formerly a
highly honored citizen of Montana.
Owing to the great national SORROW
Mr.. Hunt was inducted into Office by
simply taking the required oath, all
ceremonies and festivities being dis
pensed with. For the same reason the
governors inaugural address was de.
layed in its publication. Ascould well
be expected from our former worthy
citizen, the address is full Of hope and
encouragement for civil government in
Porto Rico, and in measure is re-
sumo of what has been accomplished in
that direction in the brief period that
has elapsed since the war with Spain.
From this inaugural we learn that the
people are eager for knowledge and a
betterment of their political, social and
material conditions; that schools are
being rapidly established throughout
the island and the situation improving
from every standpoint. Speaking of
his aim to be instrumental in further
advancing the public welfare Governor
Hunt says:
"If can, it will only be to share in
the fulfllment of the solicitous expecta-
tions of that distinguished man whose
blameless life has just been so suddenly
ended. Afar-seeing statesman, having
guided the nation through war, was yet
leading it In triunphs Of love and peace.
He lived to witness that concord of peo-
pies which he did so much TO promote.
The world is better, and mankind is
closer by his teachings. Stimulated by
Fergus County argus., 1901-11-06
"For A. That"

What boots the color OF his skin
The kinky blackness Of his hairl
Clear-sighted Justice looks within
To note the virtues hidden there;
Though narrow minds may carp and sneer
And rage the cheap aristocrat.
lie bears high commission here.
Gods noblest work "for a that"
Is il complexion makes the manl
How many fair skinned knaves We know
Must all be placed beneath the ban
Who boast not brows Of purest snowl
The outer garment counts for naught,
God sets His value on the heart.
True nobleness of deed and thought
Alone can eminence impart.
Without, you have the fairer skin.
Within, what think you, could you dare
To place your lives. defiled by sin.
Beside the black mans record fairl
His whiteness centers In his soul,
Yours merely on the surface lies,
Beneath the blackness of the coal
Sleep fires OF sacred sacrifice.
Storm on. ye shallow minds and rail
In fury from your narrow path,
The man whose actions you assall
Wrecks not your favor or your wrath.
God gave to Booker Washington
Beneath the skin you murmur at.
The strength which you have never known
To be a man "for a. that"
Mortimer Crane Brown in White Lake Is
d. Wave.