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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-01
Like Oliver Twist, children ask fc

Like Oliver Twist. children ask for
more when given One Minute Cough
Cure. Mothers indorse it highly for
Group. 1t quickly cures all coughs
and colds and every throat and lung
trouble. 1t is specific for grip and
asthma and has long been well
known remedy for whooping cough
B. II. Bieber and Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-01
RnIe. Ravisa.i-

The rules committee of the county
board today finished an extended re-
vision of the rules of that body to be
reported at the next regular meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-01
New Electric Sign.

The D., R. 1. & N. w. is putting up
an illuminated sign on the depot at
the foot of Seventeenth street. 1t is
composed of small ineandescent lights
spelling the word Northwestern. F"
This would not seem to indicate
that the new road intends disposing
of its individuality for the present,
at Il asst.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-01

When you are bilious use those
famous little pills known as DeWitt's
Little Early Risers to cleanse the
liver and bowels. They never grippe.
b. 81. Bieber and Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-01

Imparts fascination to all woman
kind; makes the form conform more
clearly to the ideal of an artist. That's
what Rocky Mountain Tea does. Ask
your druggist. L. III. Thomas phar-
macv
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-01

The foregoing dispatch, sent ont
last night by the Associated Press, is
the first official confirmation made of
the original prediction of THE AR
GUS of contemplated short line, in
volving probably the Milwaukee and
the the use of the Northwestern
bridge here and which was afterward
limited at on several occasions, and
later was taken up by the. newspa-
pers of the three cities.
improvements and Advantages.
The contamination of the Mil
waukee project doubtless means
valuable transportation advant-
ages for Rock Island. aside
from depot improvements, ETC.,
that are expected as a matter of
course. 1t is believed the company
has definite plans of the Kansas City
cut. off and will go ahead with work
on it as soon as weather will permit.
The plan is said to be just about as
heretofore forecasted in these columns
to build line from the main line
east of Savanna to cut in on the line
now coming from Fulton at a point
near IoIt DyIou' rum INC ISSGI0h OoAHO
| to East Moline to run trains over the
| Milwaukee tracks, and from East
Moline through Rock Island and Dav-
export use the D., r. L. 81 N. w. line,
also crossing the Crescent bridge.
From Davenport the c., r. 1. & p.
tracks will be used 30 Colum bus
junction. from which point new
track will be constructed to Ottumwa,
thus abolishing the undesirable mile
age the company now has by way of
Cedar Rapids.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-01
Reported Purchase of Road by BurIIngto
and Milwaukee.

Reported Purchase of Road by Burlington
and Milwaukee.
1t was learned from a reliable
source today that joint purchase of
the D., r. L. & N W. and it's bridge
across the Mississippi here had been
effected by the Burlington and Mil
waukee companies. The authority for
the statement cannot be ascertained,
but it is insisted the information is
authentic.
Would be Regretted.
The loss of the independence of the
Davenport, Rock Island 81 Northwest
ern would be greatly regretted, and
its absorption by one or more
of the roads now entering the
three cities would be deemed
ia misfortune, particularly to Rock
Island, as with it would pass
the best part of what is left in the
way OF. opportunities for new roads
coming in here. The advantage to be
gained by the Burlington would be
It's entrance to Davenport, but this
might not profit Rock Island so much
as it might have a contrary effect in
removing the division terminals to
that side of the river unless the line
goes further than Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-01
Sure Sign Of Spring.
The Organ Grinders Serenade

Will soon be heard on the streets and by that
token you will know that spring has arrived.
There are other signs that You should note as
well. The signs of activity and enterprise that
are seen around the sign of Shields Cash gro
Gerry. These are the signs that the people know
mean much to their pocket books. Read the
following:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-01

ID, R.I.&N. SAID TO BE SOLD.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-11-13
Three Doctors in Consultation

From benjamin When
you are sick, what you like best is 10 be
chosen for medicine in the first place;
what experience tells you is best, TO be
chosen in the second place; what reason
lie, Theory says il is best to be chosen
in the last place. But If you can get DR..
INCLINATION, DR.. Experience and DR..
Reason to hold a consultation together,
they will give you the best advice that
can be taken"
When you have bad cold DIR. In
clnation would recommend Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy because it is
pleasant TO take. DR.. Reason would
recommend it because it is prepared
on scientific principles, and acts on
natures plan in relieving the lungs,
opening the secretions and restoring
the system to natural and healthy
condition. For sale by j. q. Avis.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-11-13

1t has been long time since so
much regret has been expressed here,
either privately or officially, over the
recall of any foreign Minister, as is
now heard in respect to Minister Wa
Ting Fang. He has been conspic-
uously the right man in the right
place. From the time that he GOT
through the first news (which was gen
orally discredited) in regard to safety
of the legations in Pekin, to his last
speech, he has shown himself adroit.
sensible and Jealous for his country's
reputation. 1t is safe to say that
China would stand much lower in
popular estimation today, if it had
not been for Wu's speeches, which
he never lost any opportunity for de-
hvering. For year or more he has
continually on the 90 and where ever
he went, instead of excavations he re-
ceived applause. Now he was flash
ing to Chicago and back. Now he
was making talk to St. Louis or to
Cincinnati, while in the ar-by cities
of New York, Boston, and Philadel-
phia, he was frequently received. If
1t was not an after-dinner speech it
was a lecture on the principles of
Confucius. If it was not a lecture
1t was a debate, but always the prop
agation went on, and when the State
Department took the position that
there must be no ACKNOWLEDGMENT of
China they find that there had grown
up popular sentiment for the integ-
rity of China, and against all blood
reprlsal on the Chinese. If the
United States had not taken this
stand. none of the European allies
would have done so; and the chances
are that the United States would not
have taken it Certainly not go
earnestly, had it not been for the
public sentiment created by Wa.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-11-13

An interesting tragedy Is reported
from SmOketown. "A village 10 Wash
iugton county, not far from Boon.
borough. Joseph Houpt and Wi
lam a. Miley both liked the same gii ].
Miss Jennie Weddle. but she favored
Houpt. Saturday night "a party of
young folks met at the home of Jno.
Renner. Just before Miley arrived
Houpt seated himself on Miss Wed
dies lap, the intention being TO make
Miley jealous. The plan succeeded
perfectly, and when the latter enter
ed the room aud saw the situation he
grabbed Houpt and threw him to the
floor. a rough and tumble fight en-
sued and the contestants got outside.
Houpt had Miley down when the lat
ter drew pistol and shot Houot. the
wound causing his death in a half
hour. Mlley was arrested and lod
ged in the Hagerstown Jail
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-11-13
The Torrens System


Nearly every one has heard of the
"Torrens" system of guaranteeing
titles to real estate, but there are
comparatively few who fully under
stand what the system is or its full
value in simplifying and economic
ing the transfer of property. Under
the present system any one about to
purchase property must have the
title examined by lawyer before be
can risk purchasing. Under the
Torrens system the avoidance of this
IS one of several great advantages,
and he really has a better title with
out the expense attached. Under
the Torrens system every person who
owns real estate shall be entitled to
apply for registration of the property
and after due advertising of his hav-
ing made the application, a certiti-
cate of ownership is issued TO the APP
plicant, provided there is no claim
made against the property. Notice
of this certificate having been issued
Is then given, and if there is no pro
test made within a period specified
by law the certificate becomes an
absolute guarantee of the owners
title. a small fee is paid when the
application is made and the fund
thus raised is used to reimburse any
property holder for any loss he may
sustain by any suit being brought
against bis title. Owing to a large
number of fees paid, though each in
itself is small, the amounts of funds
on hand is always sufficient 10 cover
any losses and leave a margin besides.
Under this system when a man
wishes to sell his property, if be has
previously provided himself with
certificate Of title, the transfer is
simplicity itself and all be has to do
is to show his certificate to the would
be-purchaser to satisfy him of his
ownership, without the expensive
method of getting an abstract of
title from lawyer. a number of
States have adopted the system and
its working has been most satisfacto-
~, aud in Virginia where booms and
tax laws have somewhat unsettled
confidence In real estate titles, and
elaborate Investigation is always
made by would purchasers, it
would be especially valuable.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-11-13

The report of Commissioner Evans
shows some curious facts. Seven
years after the close of the Civil war
which lasted four years and was very
deadly, only 6 per cent. of the SOL
diers engaged had applied for pen
sions; three years after the Spanish
war, which was short and almost in
nocuous, twenty per cent. of those
enlisted mine tenths of whom never
saw a battle) have applied for pen
SONS. The Commissioner says that
this is the fault of the system of pen
sioning, with its active army of attor-
neys, solicitors, aud drummers, who
are practically licensed by the govern
ment with the promise of S25 for
each claim allowed.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-11-13
SKETCH OF SETH Low

Seth Low, who was elected Mayor
of New York Tuesday week by fus
ion Of the Republican, Citizens Tn
lou and Greater New York Democra-
cy organizations. is a native of Brook
Ign Borough. He was the sou of \.
A. Low, u millionaire tea aud silk
merchant, who did business almost
exclusively with China.
Seth Low stood at the head of his
class when be was graduated from
Columbis University in 1873, aud
following his graduation be engaged
IN business with his father and has u
thorough mercantile training.
While in business he became interes-
ted in poor relief work aud organized
the Bureau of Charities in Brookiyn
and was its first president in 1881.
Immediately sitter this he was elected
Mayor or Brooklyn on n non partisan
platform and was re elected again
two years later
He was elected president of Col
umbia University IN 1889. aud while
holding that Office secured contribu-
tious of $6,00O,OO0 for the UNIVERSE
tvs work, and brought it up in the
first rank of educational institutions
In the country He gave 100000
personally to Columbis, which WAS
used in building aud furnishing the
library.
For several years Mr.. Low was d
member of the Rapid Transit Com
mission, during which time he gave
his salary to charity. He ran for May
or four years ago on the Citizens Tn
ion independent ticket, aud received
l5l, 800 votes. several thousand NOR,
than the regular Repu bicaD nominee
General Tracy. received.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-11-13
ALL ASKED TO GIVE THANKS
Governor Tyler Issues Thanksgiving
Proclamation.

reclamation
Governor Tyler, of Virgins, last
Saturday issued the following
Thanksgiving proclamation:
1t should be with unfeigned graft
tude that the people OF Virginia
Will assemble IN annual thanksgiving
TO make acknov iedgement To Al
mighty God tor the rich blessings re-
cel'ed during the-year that is draw
lag to close.
The people of our State, as a W hole,
have enjoyed good health: the
treasures OF earth have been poured
forth IN Increasing quantities, and
general contentment, peace AMI pros
perity have been their portion. Sure
ly people SO richly blessed should
rejoice at each annual recurrence of
these seasons when hailowed mem-
cries should till our breast, aud Chris
tlan love and charity characterize
our acts.
As the ones most blessed gather a
round tables spread with rich album
dance, they should remember those
less favored that they TOO may par
tIcIpate III manifestations of the
goodness and mercies of God.
The nation has suffered the loss of Il
beloved President. whose exalted
worth aud purity of private life had
endeared him to all the people.
Whilst this sad afflction cast a
gloom over the land, yet kind
Providence has bestowed upon us rich
aud unnumbered blessings. We
have freedom from disease aud fam
Inc, and pestllence has been kept
from our borders. The sorrows OF
war have been lessened and indus
trial progress has marked the wear a.
one unsurpassed IN our couutry's his
Org. And whilst We have 50 pros
pered IN things material We have al
SO been able to work for our own up
lifting in things intellectual and
splrutial
The President of the United States
has designated Thursday. the 2Sth
of Novem Der, 1901, as dav of nat
lonal thanksgiving and prayer, and
following the general custom of the
Governors of the different States.
Now, therefore, l, !. Hoge TYLER
governor of the Commonwealth of
Virginia, DO Issue this, my proclama
ton, calling upon all the people of
this State to abstain as far as pos
Sible from their usual avocations on
that day, and assemble in their
homes and respective places of wor
ship and engage in thanksgiving and
praise TO Him who has so bountifnlly
bestowed his blessings.
Given under my hand and the les
ser seal of the Common wealth at
Richmond this 9th day of Novem
her, in the year of our Lord one
thousand nine hundred and one, and
10 the one hundred and twenty sixth
year of the Common wealth.
J.Hoge Tyler,
Governor.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-11-13

Edward Morse Shepard has been
before the people of New York city.
Brooklyn and Of the State for more
than a dozen years in practically all
the great movements. political and
economic, that have marked that
period.
He is one of New Iork's most sue
cessfnl LAWYERS. rich with wealth
that be made bv his own exertions.
for he started in life with little more
than his brains and energy he /, a
student and writer on historical men
ard epochs. brilliant and logical
speaker, both on political questions
and on the lecture platform.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-11-13
Chas. n. Hurkamp's New Home

Mr. Chas. Ii. Hurkamp, the pop.
ulgr horseman and pioneer of the
Virginia halfbred in the Frederick
burg field, who Is well known to local
horseman, has recently purchased the
historic estate Boscobel, which com
prlses oyer 500 acres, for $4,000, as
heretofore stated in the COURIER.
The residence, which is perched
upon beautiful and commanding
emlnence between the Potomac and
and Rappahannock rivers, was built
$50 years ago by Thomas Fitzhugh,
friend of Lord Fairfax.
Improved and adorned on modern
scale aud surrounded by d superb
landscape garden, shaded by noble
trees, 1T is noted as one of the finest
country seats In that section of the
Old Dominion. The land which
rolls gently in waves and uplands, is
copiously watered by perennial
springs and swift flowing streams,
making every field available for graz
ing and the handling of the stock.
The stables, barns and graineres are
all built on a liberal plan and will be
equipped by Mr.. Hurkamp with up
to date appointments. He will map
out model schooling ground for his
steeplechasers and show ring per-
formers.
Mr.. Hurkamp has achieved phe-
nomenal success in educating the
cross-country type of horse, and this
new venture OF his part, in which he
proposes TO pay special attention to
the breeding of thorough breds, will
be watched with interest by local
sportsmen. Of his present string of
jumpers, his chestnut gelding Kin
loeb is one of the best green hunters
turned out In Virginia this year. He
Is years old, stands 16 hands and
was sired by Ordway, he by Spring
box, out of daughter of Lexington;
dam Maize by Willful, be by import
ed Australian. Kinloch is beauty
under saddle, with good bone and
rare conformation. He is a typicle
middle weight aud is just now in
perfect form. Mr.. Hurkamp will
enter him at the New York Horse
Show, along with Hornpipe and
Amaret, which were among the stars
at the leading Horse Shows in Vir-
ginis.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-11-13

The case of the Federal Govern
ment vs.. Mr.. w. l.. Royal, Presi-
dent of the Bank of Iron Gate, will
probably be argued in the Supreme
Court OF the United States early in
January. 1t will be recalled that
Mr.. Royal is being prosecuted for
his bank circulating State bank notes
without paying the Federal tax. Mr..
Royal claims that the act of Con
gress Imposing this tax is unconstitu-
uonal and In order to make up a
test case he organized the bank and
put the into circulation. The dicis
ion of this court is awaited with
much interest throughout Virginia
and elsewhere.
The Tammanyites lost something
more than the election. 1t is said
that more than a million dollars
changed hands on the result of
the election. The record of public
bets shows that $5S2,O7O was placed
or Shepherd, while $57S,475 was
wagered on Low.
A departure from the usual forms
of society weddings was made in
Washington last week when Harry
kellogg Willard walked to the al ter
to meet his bride accompanied by his
mother, in lieu of the conventional
best man. Mr.. Willard is a member
of the wealthy Willard family of
Washington and is very prominent
IN society. He was married at noon
to Miss Helen Wilson Parker, daugh-
ter of MrE. Southland Parker, presi-
dent of the National Metropolitan
Bank.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-11-13

The crusade against mosquitoes 10
Havana IS bearing splendid results.
Since March the ST one hundred
men have been constantly engaged in
killing the germbearing pests iu
every way known TO science. Hun
dreds of barrels of kerosene have
been used upon the ponds and stag
nsnt pools IN and about the city and
the authorities believe they have thus
materially reduced the insect pop.
ulatiOn. Since April lst, this wear
only two persons nave died In Ha
vana from yellow fever and eleven
from malarial fever During the
same period last year, before the de
struction of the mosquitoes was begun
ifty-two deaths resulted from the
yellow scourge and twenty-five from
malarial fever.
There was really nothing TO make
this Democratic year, observes the
New York World, land, therefore.
intelligent observers are not disap
pointed that there were so few tangi
BILE gains for the party In the State
elections on Tuesday. The country
Is still prosperous. President Roose-
welt has won far more confidence
than be has lost since his accession.
The Democrats are not wholly united
upon any important live Issue They
have no recognized and trusted ma
lonal leader The gain Of Senator
IN Kentucky is simply a coming to
its own again of the party in a State
that is normally strongly Democratic.
The success of Mr. German in Mary
land is q victory Of the same sort"
\ dastardly crime is reported from
MartInsburg, here early last Satur
day morning burglars broke into the
dwelling of Barney {. Nanmeter. ran.
sacked the house and then set fire to
the building. The occupants of the
house were awakened by the noise of
the burglars. Mr.. Nanmeter started
down stairs with q rifle, but was
driven back by the dense smoke in
the hall. Neighbors were called and
an alarm of fire sent in. The build
ing was saved but not until after the
interior was ruined by FIRE, water and
smoke. Fifty seven dollars was tax
en- by the burglars from beneath the
pillow under Mr. Nanmeter's head.
They also carried his trousers down
stairs and took s. out of the pockets.
p. r. Nugent. who for the last ten
years has been actively engaged In
mission work in Richmond and other
places, has been deposed from the
Episcopal ministry by Bishop White
for doctrinal reasons. Mr.. Nugent
is Christian man, of blameless life,
and the Bishop in his official state
ment says that the action taken does
not affect the ministers moral char
acter. Mr.. Hugent has ceased to be-
lieve in infant baptism.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-11-13
THE CONVENTIONS WORK

Hon. John Goode, president of the
Constitutional Convention says that
the work of the convention is progress
ing satisfactorily, and that " hen it's
labors are completed IL would be
found that no mistake had been made
in calling its members together. HIS
remarks about the work done are
similar to previous expressions on the
same subject and may be summed
up as follows:
1.-The convention 10 date has cost about
SO 200. and s. TAR as il has gone il has
saved enough 10 the State the first year
after the new constitution shall become
operative to more than pay for the ex-
penses entailei ~ the convention. Take,
for instance. The Bill of Rights. The re-
duction in the cost of juries in criminal
and civil cases will amount 10 more than
$4,000 yearly. and at the same time she
cost to litigans will be reduced by far
more than two figures quoted above be
saved TO the state.
Then take the legislative report as
far as adopted. That will effect saw
ing of $50 900 annually. True, many
offices will be cut of. but il will be in
that useless and necessary offices should
be abolished
Not only this. but if the IecOmmen-
/ datiOns oftle committees on taxation
and corporations are adopied-aud
/ have no reason 10 believe that they will
not-there will he a reduction OF tax
alton Of from - TO 80 per cent. on al
/ classes of property. This is based on
I what is understood TO be the result the
| deliberations of the committee as far as
they have gone in the consideration OF
/ the matters committed 10 them In ad-
/ ditiOn 10 this. the public schools in the
counties will receive more money than
/ ever before. there will be an increase in
/ the number Of schools. and the terms
/ will be extended 10 more than double
/ what they are al present by reason o;
the lack of funds" The convention
/ has done good work. and I have every
/ reason 10 believe that when our lsbors
( are completed the people of the State
will have cause 10 be proud of the rec
/ ord made and will benefit 10y reason OF
I the new and more economical way OF
conducting the State Government"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-11-13

day. Sunday NY Nf' sun
No p az with
Springs PhilomOnt, Mountsvile and Va
ora Herndon Heights and Lawsons
Aheunday trains stop on tag at Herndon
and sill above $1,000
at
Southern Railway ~
o to-
j. E. FLEET HER l. BROWN
Passenger Agent IWashinston DC General A,,ar,
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-11-13
Cuts and Bruises qui ckly Heale

Chamberlain Pain Balm applied
to a cut, bruise, burn, scald or like
injury will instantly allay the pain
and will heal the parts in less time
than other treatment, Unless the
injury is very severe it will not leave
scar. Pain Balm also cures rheu-
matism, sprains, swellings and lame
ness. For sale by DR.. j. G. Avis
druggist