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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-04-18
Rev. DR.. Morris Wechsler,
Rabbi of the Cong. Bnai Israel.

New York, Jan. 3, 1897
D's, Taft Bros D/edicine Co.,
Gentlemen Your Asthmalene is all ex-
cellent remedy for Asthma and Hay Fever
and its composition alleviates all troubles
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-02
MONSTER PELICAN BROUGHT
TO EARTH ON BIG ISLAND

Phil 5. Wilcher has in his show
window at the store on Twentieth
street a magnificent specimen of the
pelican family that he secured early
in the week from Charles Benson, of
Big island. The latter fired into a
flock of the big birds, killing one and
wounding i'm the wing the one Mr..
Wilcher has. The bird is kept in =
large wire cage. 1t is now growing
sufficiently tame to take food, and it
appears to have boundless appetite
for it's one article of diet. fish. The
spread of it's wings is s feet 6 inches.
Nc Wilcher intends keeping the bird
till Lorgyiew park is sufficiently i'm
proved so that it can he placed in
one of the lakes there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-02
Rock Island County Crops.

The crop conditions in Rock ISL
and county Oct. 1, according to the
report Of Thomas Campbell to the
department of agriculture. are not
favorable. Corn is given as generally
out of the way of frost, and while
early potatoes yield well, the late
ones are declared to be scarcely
worth digging. Corn is given as 100
per cent. in growth and vitality. and
the growth and vitality of potatoes is
given at the same figure. Apples are
reported IS per cent of normal. The
average yield of oats is given at %
bushels per acre, and the quality so
per cent of the average in quality.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-02
The Worst Form.

Mutitudes are singing the praises
of Kodol, the new discovery which is
making so many sick people well and
weak people strong by digesting what
they eat. by cleansing and sweeten-
ing the stomach and by transform
ing their food into the kind of pure,
rich. red blood that makes you feel
good all Oyer Mrs. Cranfill, of Troy.
/. Y. writes: "For number of years
| was troubled with indigestion and
dyspepsia which grew into the worst
form. Finally | was induced to use
Kodol. and after using four bottles
am entirely cured. l heartily rec
ommend Kodol to all sufferers from
indigestion and dyspepsia Take a
dose after meals. 1t digests what you
eat. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-02
He Learned a Grea. Truth.

1t is said of John Wesley that he
once said to Mistress Wesley: ''Why
do YOU tell that child the same
thing over and over again." John
Wesley, because once telling is not
enough 1t is for this same reason
that you are told again and again
that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
cures colds and grip; that it counter
acts any tendency of these diseases
to result in pneumonia, and that it is
pleasant and safe to take. For sale
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-02
MANY FROM ROCK ISLAND
GO TO THE STATE FAIR

The Rock Island road ran Il special
train from this city this morning to
the state fair at Springfield. There
were - cars taken, and 175 passen-
gers left here. Of course the bulk OF
the crowd was expected to be picked
up along the line. The train was
scheduled to arrive at the capital
shortly after noon. and to start on
the return before S i'm the evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-02

chaps with whom we had played were
professional cheats.
I'VE got into the game again on the
following forenoon, and from the out
set, the chaps whom we suspected
got all of the money. and the fact
became more obvious than ever that
they were doing the bulk of their
winning on their own deals.
after we had played for a couple
of hours, the well-bred Englishman,
having the buck, dealt jack. l was
sitting on his left, and passed out.
The stock broker, who was next to
me, also threw up his hand.
THE New York politician and CON
tractor, who was next, opened it for
the limit and the chap with the
French accent and the bearded young
fellow who said he was n Californian
stayed along. The Englishman raised
it before the draw. and the other
three stood the raise.
My friend, the New York politi-
elan, drew to his mines and deuces
and caught another nine. Then the
Frenchman and the Californian
dropped out. and ii was between the
Englishman and the politician
They raised it back and forth be-
tween them until there was pretty
nearly $1,000 in the middle of the
table, when the politician, with a
queer look in his eye, called. The
Englishman showed up his ace full
on queens and yanlled down the pot.
THE politician slowly rose from
the table.
There's fun in being a good thing,
even for the novelty of it, for little
while said he, but it's expensive
work, at that. There are two people
in this game that l know, and | know
that they're playing for amusement.
! regret that | can't say the same for
the three in the game that | don't
know
The well-bred Englishman looked
at the New York politician steadily.
The man with the French accent pal
ed slightly and regarded the politi-
elan with an equally steady stare.
The bearded young man from Cali
fornia was also agape.
But he broke the spell by smiling
and reaching into his pocket for his
card case. He extracted n card and
threw ii on the table before the poll
tician. He was Charlie Fair. who
met his tragic death with his wife in
the automobile accident in France
recently.
The Englishman, perceiving the
liumor of the situation. produced his
card. too. He was III. Rider Haggard,
the English novelist. who had not ell
tered his name on the passenger list
so as to avoid attracting attention.
The Frenchman smiled sardonic-
ally and tossed his card upon the ia
BILE. He was the Marquis de. Mores.
as game and as square little titled
gentleman as ever ouSted an Ameri-
can broncho or fought African saw
ages.
The three gentlemen had simply
been lucky, that's all. | will leave
you to picture what asses we three
who had suspected them felt. But
they were all good fellows enough
not to rub il i'm too 'hard on u.s., 80
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-02
Matos, success Expected.

The final success of General Matos
is believed i'll Venezuela to be GER
tain, and as II result all securities on
the bourse at Caracas are rising. The
Venezuelan government recently re
fused to grant the request of dele
CATION from the inhabitants of Bar
quisimeto. which wished to obtain per
mission to Introduce provisions into
the town through Tucacas, the only
available port. The misery at Bar
duisImeto is almost understandable. The
inhabitants have been without pro
visions from the outside for forty-five
days. Cases of yellow fever and typhus
have been reported there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-02
AdmintstTator,s Notice

Adm1niseEator's Notice.
Estate OF John Hinderer, deceased.
The undersigned having Deen appointed al
Illustrator OF the estate of John Hinderer,
late of the county of Rock Island, state OF
Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice that he
WI appear before the county court of Rock
Island county, at the county court room ir
the city of Rock Island, at the November
term, on the first Monday In November
next, at which time all persons having
claims against said estate are notified and
requested 70 attend for the purpose of hay.
Ing the same adjusted
III persons irdebted to said estate are re.
quested to make immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this 18th day of September. A d. 1902
GKoRGEJ EIEDERER. Administrator
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-02
Look Out for Fever.

Biliousness and liver disorders at
this season may be prevented by
cleansing the system with DeWitt's
Little Early Risers. These famous
little pills do not grippe. They move
the bowels gently, but copiously, and
by reason of the tonic properties give
tone and strength to the glands. All
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-02
Spent More Than $1,000.

". ". Baker, of PIainvieW. Neb.,
writes: MY wife suffered from lung
trouble for 10 years. She tried a num-
Der of doctors and spent over $1,000
without relief. She became very low
and lost all hope. y friend recon-
mended Foley's Honey and Tar, and.
thanks to this great remedy. it saved
her life. She enjoys better health
than she has known in years" Re
fuse substitutes. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-02
STATE GRAND LODGE
Colored Masons Planning for
Meeting in This City
Oct. IS.
CHARITY BALL TO BE A FEATURE
Funds to Go Toward Erection of
Prince Hall in South
Rock Island.

The program for the 36th annual
meeting of the grand lodge of the
Colored Masons of Illinois. which will
be held in this city Oct. -, II and -,
has been partially arranged. The
members of the order from Rock ISL
and. Moline and Davenport will unite
i'm doing the honors of the occasion.
although all the functions will, of
course, be held i'm this city.
The business sessions will begin
Monday and the first social gather
ing will be a charity ball at Armory
hall under the auspices of the colored
Knights Templar. This is to be made
the occasion for the display of the
regalia of the colored Masons and is
expected to be very imposing af-
fair. \ banquet in honor of the
grand lodge is being planned for
Wednesday evening and long list of
speakers who are to respond to
toasts has been arranged. There will
be music by the Masonic quartet, of
Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-02
Ice Cream.

Place your order with us and get
the purest and richest ice cream in
the tri-cities. Phone West 1241. Tri-
City Milk G. Butter company, Rock
Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-02

Sweeter than the breath of morn
Rocky Mountain Tea. y perfect sys-
tenn renovator. safe, soothing and in
MIGRATING. L. II. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-02
To Aid Prince Hall.

The proceeds of the ball are To go
toward the erection of Prince hall.
the home for the widows and chill
dren of coIored Masons. for which 4
tract of land has been purchased in
South Rock Island. 1t is believed
that the grand lodge will find means
from other sources sufficient to war
rant the beginning of the construc-
ton of the hall soon after the meet
ing here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-02
CASTRO ON THE HUNT
President of Venezuela Now
Looking for the
Enemy
WHICH he FAILS TO LOCATE
Ultimate Success of General Matos
is Confidently Expected,
However.

Willemstad, Island of Curacoa. OCT.
president Castro. of Venezuela. ait
er leaving Valencia Sept. 10 ut the
head of an army of 5000 men with
seventeen guns, with the announced in
tention of attacking theinsurgent force
at Tocuyito. commanded by General
Mendoza. reached San Juan de los
Moros, near Villa de Cura, believing
that Mendoza was there. But the
president found only 1900 local guer-
rillas nj that place, and after Il sharp
fight the latter were routed. The gov
eminent Incorrectly announced this en-
gagcment as being Il victory over Men
doza's army. whereas that general is
near San Sebastian. ready to effect n
junction with the forces of General
MatOs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-02
Attention Comrades!
THE
BIG FOUR ROUTE
Announces n rate of
ONE CENT PER MILE
From all points of its system, to
WASHINGTON

seth q A u Encamp-
Annual AS ~" ment.
Tickets will be on sale Oct. 3rd to
9th, 1902, inclusive. Good to return
leaving Washington not later than
midnight of Oct. IA, 1902, with pro-
viso that upon de post of the ticket
with joint agent prior to noon of Oct.
10, 1902, and payment of a fee of 80
cents per ticket at time of deposit, an
extension of return limit may he Sc
cured to leave Washington to and in
Guiding Nov. 3, 1902.
For fun Information regarding tick
cts, rates and time of trains, call on
agents '.Big Four Route or address
the unersigued.
ALLEN N. EYE, T. P. A.
Peoria, Ill.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-10
HEARD III PASSING

AIr Marconi is confident that his company will be sending commercial messages by the wireless system be- tween this country and Europe before the end ofsthe year-H Hartford Times.
 In several hundred American homes about fifty years hence the children will be proudly told how their grand daddies were members of the Prince Henry reception committees.--Ha hartford Post.
 The fact that the state press has per- sistently ignored the proposition to have representation according to popu- lation, and refuses to discuss the plan on it's merits. because compromise has been in the air. has not injured the cause of popular representation before the people. They believe in it ana will be found, whenever needed, in it's sup port.-New Britain Herald.
 Last Thursday evening ex-Deacon Mark II. Wood of Harrington, aged G3. married Widow Elizabeth Anson. aged 63. She's his fourth wife, and he's her fifth husband. His third wife got divorce three years ago. She testified on the trial that he had been cruel to her and had spanked her. He was then senior deacon. town clerk. record CT of deeds, tax collector, overseer of the poor, etc He does not hold any office now, religious or secular. The Harrington Congregational church ex- pelled him after the divorce trial.
 No matter to what cause it is to be assigned, Canada does not look with particular favor on the United States, and there is reason to believe that on more than one occasion it has urged England to take q stand not promising to American interests. Instead of pur- suing this policy, it is believed that Canada might rather take pattern by the greater powers of Europe, who have concluded evidently that con- ciliatory policy is best in dealing with the United States-not that this coun- try would seek anything in the way of reprisals.-New Haven Union.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-10

"Social and official Washington,
 writes correspondent, ''is devoting
 much time and thought to the question
 as to whether or not there should be
 an official chamberlain attached to the
 White House. Some recent events ap-
 tion that such an official should be ap- pointed but it is mooted question as
 to what the average citizen of the
 United States would say to an innova- tion that savers so strongly of royal
 procedure. Although the subject has
 been often discussed it's serious consid-
 eration at this time has been precipi- tated by the formal protest of the for eign ambassadors, voiced by Lord Pauncefote, dean of the diplomatic corps, at the action of Senator Foraker and Representative Grosvenor, chair men of the congressional committees in charge of the Mckinley memorial exercises, in giving the supreme court precedence over the ambassadors. In view of the fact that it is the custom of foreign courts to give to ambassa- dors the same recognition as they would to the soyereigns whom they represent. and inasmuch as the United States has raised the rank of several of her foreign ministers to that of am bassador in order that they might claim the same recognition as is ac- corded to the personal representatives of foreign soyereigns, Secretary Hay, replying to Lord Pauncefote's protest, was compelled to admit that the con- gressiona1 committee had blundered and to practically apologize. It is now pointed out that had the committee recognized the authority in such mat ters, of q regularly appointed cham berlain, the error would not have oc- cured. Another incident of the mem orial services which has been criticised ] and which a chamberlain would have prevented, was the gay attire worn by the ladies present. The diplomats all appeared in civilian costume with black ties, and their ladies also wore black. Minister Wu in native costume, and the Turkish minister, who wore q red feZ, were the only exceptions. Even the military attaches doffed their uniforms for the occasion, and prom inent on Prince Henry's arm was the band of mourning which he wears in memory of his mother, but which seemed particularly appropriate to the occasion. In view of this mark of con- sideration to MT McKinley's memory by foreigners, the gala costumes of the American ladies was regretted, and it is claimed that chamberlain would have properly indicated that colors were not to be worn either on the floor or ill the galleries of the house,
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-10


 not been so in the case of the 'sshelter'' on South Main street. People on busi- ness or out of curiosity have ap. preached to the doortsep of this house They have come and gone and no one knows whether they carried the dis ease to some other quarter .or not. Again. another report is that an inmate of the shelter" was compelled to sleep in the bed that Coffey just left, even without a change of bed linen. This may not be true, but the inmates are protesting, and they should be given good food and clean surroundings dur ing their imprisonment. The present is no time to be lenient through friend ship sake or for any other cause. Those in charge should see to it that those who have occasion to visit the quarantined houses are not allowed to mingle promiscuous1y with the people of the city. It will be only by the strictest and closest watch that the disease can now be prevented from be- coming an epidemic in this city. In the meantime everyone should get yac- cinated.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-10

The republicans are as badly divid- ed as ever on the subject of Cuban reciprocity, and there seems little like lihood of any immediate settlement of the question, says one writer. The president has made public statement to the effect that he has not changed his position in the slightest degree and the house leaders are doing his bid- ding to the best of their ability, but the revolt, led by Mir Tawney of Min nesota, appears to be gaining rather than losing strength and there is grow ing general sentiment in favor of other tariff revision. It is confidently believed by those who oppose the ways and means bill, which comedies 20 per cent to Cuba, that if that bill ever gets to the senate that body will so amend it as to reduce the schedules along several lines, and that they re-. gard 1t with terror. Already the ses- sion gives promise of lasting far into the summer and the members who will stand for reelection in the fall regard any movement that will detain them in Washington with the greatest apprehension.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-10

Governor Taft told the house insu- lar committee that the estimated num- Der of slaves in the southern Moro group of the Philippines was 250,0O0 or nearly one-fourth of the population, and made the astounding statement that if the Americans should try to end slavery by force they would be fought by the slaves. He also told the committee q piece of news-that he had attempted to find out the exact numer of slaves in the islands, with a view to buying their freedom. Evi- dently Governor Taft has big idea of the buying capacity of this govern ment. He is going to arrange for the purchase of the liberty of the slaves without taking the trouble to say any thing to congress about it. We'll, when a government ignores it's constitution whenever it suits it's party bosses, it cannot expect its officials to have much regard for it.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-10

"There is one important point, how ever, which should not be lost sight of in regard to the ship-subsidy bill" says a well known senator. s'The most serious detriment with which the American ship owner has to contend is the fact that our tariff duties rob him of so large 8 share of the profits on the cargoes which he must neces- sarily carry on his return trips from foreign waters. If our republican friends honestly desire to benefit American ship owners, let them revise the tariff and so modify or remove this serious obstacle. The coastwise skipper carries his cargoes in both di- rections without let or hindrance by tariff duties, and his profits are emi- nently satisfactory. Taking a lesson from this, the majority can materially aid our foreign commerce and simul- taneously benefit American consumers without the expenditure of one penny of the funds in the United States treas ury.''
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-10
SECOND NOTE TO THE PORTE.
The Stone Affair Again Brought to
 Turkeys Notice.

The Stone Affair Again Brought to
 Turkey's Notice.
 CONSTANTINOPLE, March 1O.-The American legation here has presented to the porte the second note referring to the capture of Miss Ellen M. Stone.
 In this note it is pointed out that as Miss Stone was captured, the ransom paid and tue prisoners delivered in Turkey the brigands must be within the Turkish frontier and should there fore be captured.
 The note, denies that the authorities were ever required to lessen their vigil lance on the frontier and asserts that only the movements of troops in the in- ferior were interfered with.
 The first note presented to the porte by the United States legation at Con- stantinople in the matter of Miss Stones capture by brigands demanded the punishment of the guilty parties. The porte in replying repudiated re- sponsibility and denied liability.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-10
END OF THE SESSION.
New York Legislature Expects to
 Finish Work In Three Weeks.

 ALBANY, N. Y, March 1o.--There is now every reason to believe that the legislature will not adjourn until March 2S. It is understood that a resolution will be offered that the leg. tslature adjourn sine die on March 21, but that later it will be amended to March 2s. It will be remembered that last year the session did not conclude until April %.
 The most important piece of legisla' tion to be considered this week will be the bill providing for fiscal agent for state charitable institutions. The bill was introduced week ago by Sen ator Ellsworth and was referred to the chairman of the finance committee, announces that a hearing will be given on the charities bill tomorrow afternoon at o'clock.
 The success of Senator Stranahan in having his mortgage tax bill amended so as to return all moneys collected to the respective localities indicates tbat the bill will pass the senate in it's present form.
 Senator Davis, chairman of the ca- nal committee, expects that some ac- ton may be taken on his bill appropri- atilig $31 ,S0O,O0o for the improvement of the Erie and Charnplain canals. The assembly measure, which has been amended to include $5,5Oo,000 for the Oswego canal, complicates matters and, it is believed, endangers the canal bill.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-10

The news of the death of the Rev William A. Harty was received in this city yesterday with profound sorrow. Father Harty was a former pastor at the Immaculate Conception church, and made hosts of friends here as he did everywhere he was stationed Father Slocum was informed of the death about 1O:3O, just before the last mass commenced. He asked the prayers of the congregation for their former pastor and paid a glowing tribute to the dead priest, having known him since childhood. During Father SIocum's eulogy many in the church were moved to tears.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-10

Sunday brought several new eases of smallpox, and it begins to look as though the city fathers were in for it. The disease must be handled with 4 firm hand, and the safety of the many. as well known clergyman said yes terday, should not be jeopardized by the carelessness of the few. The off cials in charge should insist on the strictest form of auarantine in every case. If all reports are true this has
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-10
Steel Trust Improvements.

PITTSBURG, March 1O-The fol- lowing are the estimates of the cost of Improvements to be made by the Unit ed States Steel corporation in Pitts burg, work on which has either start ed or will be during the present year: Armor plate mills, $3,O0O,000: Besse- mer railroad, $1,OOO,o GOO; structural mill at Homestead. ST5O, GOO; American Bridge plant, S1,5OO,UOO; Neville Island Furnace plant, $1,500,000, and other Improvements, $250,o00 total, $s,00O,- 0O0