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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-27
Personal POINTS

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles McHugh are
visiting in Peoria.
Mr.. and Mrs. John d. Blake have
returned from "A visit at Iowa City.
Thomas McHugh. assistant clerk at
the Harper, is visiting at Tiskilwa.
Mrs. &. w. Sample and Mrs. Ollie
Baird are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. James
Maslin at Macomb.
Ambrose and Harold PlamOndon. of
Chicago. are guests at the home of
Rev. Thomas MacEin.
Mrs. Lucy Helen Olsen, of Kansas
City, is visiting with relatives in this
city over the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs w. G. Whitehead. of
Milwaukee, spent Christmas and the
past few days with relatives here and
at Milan.
Thomas Pearson, assistant clerk
at the Harper. left this after
noon for visit of several days at
Buffalo, Iowa.
DR.. and Mrs. Anthony J. Hill. of
Philadelphia, came to spend Christ
mas with DIR. Hills parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Al. Hill, q -,eventh avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. s. Molonv. of Bata-
via, H., have gone to Des Moines for
a short visit, after spending Christ
mas with Mr.. and Mrs. w. f. Bradley.
Miss Margaret --cKibben, who is in
structor of elocution in the Pontiac
high school, is home spending the
holidays with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. F. McKibben, in Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-27
Retter Than Plnster.

A piece of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound
on the affected parts is better than a
plaster for a lame back and for pains
in the side or chest. Pain Balm has
no superior as a liniment for the re-
lief of deep seated, muscular and
rheumatic pains. For sale by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-27
Foils a Deadly Attack.

''My wife was so i'll that good ply
sicians were unable to help her.
writes NJ. NJ. Austin, of Winchester,
Ind, "but was completely cured by
DR.. Kings New Life Pills" They work
wonders in stomach and liver trou-
bles. Cure constipation, sick head
ache. 25 cents, at Hartz & Ullemey-
er's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-27
SUIT FOR SMALLPOX BILL
CARRIED TO CIRCUIT COURT

DIR. j. F. Myers, who short time
ago lost suit in Justice Schroeder's
court when he attempted to recover
the sum of $50 for professional serv-
ices rendered Harry Saunders when
the latter had the smallpox a year
ago. has taken an appeal to the cir
cult court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-27
Police Points.

John Mcbride, the night attendant
at the Delmonico restaurant. who hit
Skip Day over the head with a glass
Thursday night, was fined SIS and
costs last night by Magistrate John
son.
c. Nelson. a plain jag, was fined 81
and costs for his Christmas celebra-
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-27
FIRE FROM EXPLOSION
OFAKFROsENE HEATER

The explosion of a kerosene heater
in the bath room at the residence of
Edmund KirkhoVe. 1901 Seventh ave
nue.. about 1880 yesterday afternoon
started n fire that damaged the room
and the contents of an adjoining clos
ct before the fire department arrived
and squelched it. The loss is about
$500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-27
A Timely Tonic.

At this season of coughs and colds
it is well to know that Foley's Honey
and Tar is the greatest throat and
lung remedy. It-eures quickly and.
prevents serious results from cold.
ALI druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-27

It's the well spring of JOY. The CEN
ter around which happy home life
centers. Rocky Mountain Tea. That
great family remedy that makes home
happy. I. II. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-27
THREE MEN FREEZE TO
DEATH IN HENRY COUNTY

The frozen bodies of Charles Arch
ard, Fred Smith and William Donnel-
son were found Christmas night in
haystack near Andover, in Henry
county. They left their homes We'd
nesday afternoon in search of game,
and not arriving home in the evening
a searching party went out and found
them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-27
MRS. MARINDA G. FICKEN
IS MARRIED IN NEBRASKA

The announcement has reached
friends here of the wedding at Tai
mage, Neb., of Mrs. Marinda &. Flick
en-, of this city, and William Peterson,
farmer living at that place. The
bride formerly lived at 1916 Fifth ave-
nue. and is n native of this county.
The couple will reside near Talmage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-27
Browne Cuisines. College

Mid-winter term begins Monday,
Jan. 5. Office will be open every day
during vacation. Enrolment days,
every day in the year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-27

It's the little colds that grow into
big colds that end in consumption and
death. Watch the little colds. DR..
Woods Norway Pine Syrup.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-27

Whence comes this mighty far
reaching power that enables Rocky
Mountain Tea to make such wonder
full cures? Try it and see. I. III.
Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-27

A kidney or bladder trouble can al
ways be cured by using Foley's Kid
ney Cure in time. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-27
SOCIAL DOINGS.

The annual Christmas dancing par
ty of the Emanon club was held at In
dustrial hall last evening and was the
most successful of any held under
the auspices of that organization.
There were about 125 couples in at
tendance. Music was furnished by
Ogden's orchestra.
At the Central Presbyterian church
the Christmas exercises for the Sun
day school children were held in the
lecture room last evening. The pro-
gram consisted of recitations and
songs by the children with a tree and
followed by the appearance of Santa
Claus and the distribution of pres
ents.
Mrs. Eli Mosenfelder has issued in
vitations to number of young ladies
to attend a reception at her home
next Thursday afternoon and to meet
MSS Claire Rice. whose engagement
has been announced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-27

We also carry full line of the
Lenfesty pure food goods in en-
tire wheat, buckwheat, graham
and rye -four
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-28
INTERESTING FACTS.
For Nearly Every Man, Woman or
 Child.

short time ago we published an arti- cle recommending to our readers the new discovery for the cure of Dyspepsia called Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, and the claims then made regarding the wonder ful curative properties of the remedy have been abundantly sustained by the facts People who were cautious about trying new remedies advertised in the and were finally induced to give Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets trial were surprised and delighted at the re- suits In many cases single package costing but 50 cents at any drug store made a complete cure and in every in- stance the most beneficial results were reported. From hundred or more re- ceived we have space to publish only few of the latest, but assure our readers we receive so many commendatory letters that we shall publish each week a fresh list of genuine, unsolicited testimonials and never publish the same one twice.
 From James Yemmeisler, LaCross, Wis: Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets are do- ing me more good than anything ever tried, and was so pleased at results that gave away several boxes to my friends who have also had the same benefits.
 From Jacob Anthony, Portmurray, New Jersey: have taken Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets with the best results. had Dys- pepsia for six years and had taken great Qedl or IneQlClHe put tne IaDletS seem to take right hold, and I feel good. I am a farmer and lime burner, and heartily recommend to every one who has any trouble with his stomach to use these Tablets.
 From Mrs. M. K. West, Preston, Minn {: have received surprisingly good effects from using Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets gave one-half of my last box to a friend who also suffered from indigestion, and she had the same good results.
 From Mrs. Agnes K. Ralston, Cardillac, Mich: I have been taking Stuarts Dys- pepsia Tablets and I am very much bet ter, and feel very grateful for the great benefit have received in so short a time.
 Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are a cer- tain cure for all forms of Indigestion. They are not claimed to be a cure-all, but are prepared for stomach troubles only, and physicians and druggists everywhere recommend them to all persons suffering from Nervous Dyspepsia, sour or acid stomach, heartburn, bloating or wind on stomach and similar disorders
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-28
TO EXPEDITE THE WORK.
Engineers Doing Everything to Lessen
 Work on the Amrose Channel.

Washington, November N-At the earn est solicitation of the representatives of the commercial interests at New York the army engineers are using their best endeavors to expedite the work on Ann rose channel in New York harbor as it is recognized that under existing condi- tions it will take at least ten years of un- impeded dredging to make the channel navigable for deep ocean-g going vessels. It is conceded that the contractor is meeting all the requirements of the con- tract and employing all possible available machinery. In order to assist in the prosecution of the work, General Giles pie has recommended one of the army transports to be transformed into a sea- going hydraulic dredge for special use in dredging operations on this project. pose General Gillespie has named the transport Mcclellan, which is due at New York in a few days from a trip to the Philippines. This recommendation is made in recognition of the fact that the contractor cannot legally be required to increase his plant for the work.
 The offices of the quartermaster's de- partment of the army resolved to oppose the proposed transfer of Ile Mcclellan to the engineers department on the ground that the vessel is needed in the transport service. It Is said the matter will be settled by Secretary Root in a few weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-28
At RennInas.

Washington, November H-An excellent card of seven events, including two steeplechsses and a race on the fiat for the Washington cup at two and a quarter miles, drew to Bennings today the largest assemblage that ever witnessed a days racing in this city. The track was very heavy and the going hard. Most interest centered in the cup in which over half the horses entered were scratched. Cir GUS, an outsider, with Blake up, won this race in hard drive from Andy Williams and Carbuncle, the horses that made all the pace. Scratches also reduced the steeplechase for gentlemen riders leav- ing only three starters. This was a grand race over the jumps, the three horses not getting three lengths apart until the stretch was reached, when Ivan won in a close finish with Arius, The handicap stceplechase was another good race and wash captured by the odds-on favorite Imperlalist after the hardest kind of a brush with Montrip and Draughtsman. Guess won the first event, the first three horses finishing heads apart. Brandy smash was played heavily in the second race and won easily by several lengths. Bsrklemore, the favorite in the sixth, had to be ridden out to get home in front. Smart Set the third winning favorite of the day, took the closing race.
 First race five and a half furlongs- Guess 1O9 (Creamer), 10 to l, won; Lucky Bay, 109 (Doyle)), 40 to 1, second; Plan taganet, 109 lRice). to 1, third. Time, 1:05 3-5.
 Second race seven furlongs-Brandy- smash 109 (Shea), to 1, won; Grail 105 (Wilkerson), to l. second; Brisk, 1O6 (Fsice), to l. third. Time, 1:34 4-5.
 Third race, steeplechase, gentlemen rid CTS, about two and a half miles-Ivan, 165 (Adr. DunnelD, to D. won Adius 166 (Mr. Kerr). to 5, second; Cheval Dor, 155 CNdr. Harris). to 1. third. Time, 5:37.
 Fourth race, steeplechase about three miles-Imperialist, 154 CMara), to 5, won; Draughtsman, 133 e. Smith, 4 to 1, sec ond; Montrip, 130 GA. Jackson), 1 5to 1, third. Time, 6:27.
 Fifth race, Washington cup, two and a quarter miles-Circus, IA (Blake), 10 to 1 won; Andy Williams, 1O4 (Rice), 2 to 1, second; Carbuncle, 107 (Wonderly), 4 to 1, third. Time 4:2O
 Sixth race, six furlongs-Barkelmore, 107 Pollack) even, won; Profitable, 104 Daly), 6 to 1. second; John Nevin. 107 (Eing), to 2, third. Time, 1:20 3-5.
 Seventh race mile and seventy yards Smart Set, 10S (Redfern), 8 to 5. won; Ben Howard 129 (Gannon), 5 to 1, sec- ond; Arrah Gowan. 121 (Brennan), to 1. third. Time, :54 2-5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-28
Passenger Train Wrecked.

Prescott Ark, November N.-North- bound passenger train No. 1, en route from Texarkana to St. Louis, on the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern rail- road, was wrecked near here at 10 o'clock this morning. Engineer Asbury B. Arch ibald was killed. Fireman George Hayes saved his life by jumping. The recent heavy rains caused the rails to spread and the engine rolled down a six-foot embankment and was turned completely over. Engineer Archibald was pinioned under the wreckage of the engine, and met death instantly. The mail and bag gage car also lelt the track and turned over, and mail clerk whose name could not be ascertained, was slightly injured. The smoker following the mail car, was thrown directly across the right of way. None of the passengers were injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-28
pEcLINE oF sALT LAKE.
t Had Fallen e.s Feet In the 15
 Years Ended With 1900.

Washington Correspondent New York
 Sun.
 The decline in the waters of Great Salt Lake. Utah. which has been in progress for the last sixteen or seventeen years, has become a matter of concern to local property owners and of much interest to scientists. In the fifteen years ended with 1900 the lake had fallen ss feet, a decline more serious than at first real ized. as the lake is very shallow, ayerag- ing less than 20 feet, and as the eastern and western shores slope so gradually a fall of a foot in the level exposes many square miles of bottom. Business in- terests centering around the lake have so suffered from the decline that within the last twelve months a petition signed by a number of the prominent officials of Utah was sent to the United States geological survey, requesting an investi- gation of the phenomenon.
 Some light is thrown on the movements of the lake in the last (twenty-second) annual report of the survey, part f. now in press, in which a careful comparison or the IdlnIail TecofuS sluce leoo Hds DSeu made It Is found that the low-water fluctuations of the lake, of which there have been several since that time, corre- spond in a remarkable degree with the periods of deficient rainfall and 1t has further been discovered that one inch of rainfall per year more or less upon the watershed of the lake makes 8 differ ence of 0.26 of foot in the water level This ratio applied to the present low wa ter on the basis of the deficiency in rain fall for the last fifteen years, which amounts to 14.7 inches, seems to account for less than half of the present fall, so that other causes for 1t must be found.
 In recent years it has been suggested that the increase of irrigation of adjacent lands by water taken from the streams feeding the lake has caused the lowering of It's waters. Large quantities of water are spread upon the farm lands by irri- gation, partly to be absorbed by vegeta- ton, partly to be evaporated and partly to return to the streams or lakes in the form of springs. On account of the arti- ficial control of the streams feeding the lake the causes of the present low water have become much complicated, but careful gaugings of the lake levels are being made and additional observations taken to discover the causes of it's de- cline and to learn, if possible, what part Irrigation plays in 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-28
THOUSANDS SEE
 WINTER OPENING
Races at New Orleans Open
 With Big Attendance
FINE SPORT WITNESSED
Inaugural Handicap Went to an Out. sider, W. j. peboe, Who Was Rated a 30 to Shot In
 the Betting.

New Orleans, November 27.-The att tendance at the opening of the Crescent City Jockey clubs winter meeting broke all local records. The track was good and the card far above the average of a winter meeting offering despite the fact that the principal event, the inau- gural handicap, went to an outsider, W. J. Deboe who was at 30 to 1 in the bet ting Golden Rule, who with St. Cuth- bert represented the racing firm of Durnell & Herz was favorite at twos and strongly fancied. St. Cuthbert, the firms second string, who was relied up- on to make the running for his stable companion, became entangled in the bar rier at the start and cut no figure in the contest. Golden Rule showed in front in the first few strides and turned into the stretch two lengths in the lead. The eff fort told in the run home and w. J. De- boe bore the Golden Garter gelding down winning out by half a length. The race was worth S2050 to the winner. Cambrian and McChesney were the only winning favorites, the latters win being merely an exercise gallop. Twenty-four books drew in and were all well patronized. c. R. Ellison has leased the services of Jockey Otls for the meeting from James Arthur, to whom the boy is under con- tract Lucien Appleby, one of the stars of the Durnell & Herz string is in bad condition. and may not start for some months, If at all during the meeting. His leg which was injured some time ago has filled up.
 First race, mile and seventy yards Cambrian. 1O9 CW. O'Connor). 9 to 10 won; Gilfain, g3 (Robbins), to ?, second; Hanover Queen, 97 (Fisher), 15 to l, third. Time 1:47.
 Second race, five and half furlongs- Pride of Galore 10S (Helgerson), 4 to 1,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-28
Thanksgiving in Paris.

Paris, November H.-Thanksglving day was quietly observed here by the Ameri- can colony. Special services were held in several churches. The Rev. Dr. Thurber, pastor of the American church, said that the "cause of the worlds thanksgiving is that the nations are beginning to com pletely accept international arbitration in place of the arbitrament of the sword.'
 President Passey of the French Arbitra- tion society has written President Roose- welt expressing gratitude for these salu- tary lessons given in Europe submitting the Plus fund between the United States and Mexico to the arbitration of The IIa gue tribunal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-28

won My Surprise, 107' (Buchanan), to 1. second; versifier, 1O7 (Robbins), to l, third. Time 1.08
 Third race, selling, seven furlongs- Moabina, 104 (w. Hicks), to 1. won; i; Worthington. 1Oe (Robbins), to l, sec ond; Inspector Shea, 1O9 (Fuller) 25 to l.. third Time, 1:29.
 Fourth race, Inagural handicap, six furlongs-w. J. Deboe, 1O1 (Robbins) 30 to 1, won; Golden Rule, 11S (Buchanan), 2 to 1, second: Henry McDaniel. 94 (W. Hcss) 20 to l. third. Time,. 1:14.
 Fifth race, handicap mile-MeShesney, 126 (Buehanan), to 20 won; Lady Ster- ling, 1O4 CWaugh), 10 to l, second; Hon olulu. s7 (Robbins), to 1, third. Time, 1:41.
 Sixth race, selling, mile and an eighth Sarilla, 10S NIunroe) 25 to 1, won; Carat, 100 QIelgerson), to 5, second; Prince Blazes, 1O3 Buchanan), g to ? third. Time. 1:57
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-28
Thanksqivinq at Berlin.

Berlin, November 27.-Three hundred Americans celebrated thanksgiving by dining tonight at the Kaiserhof. Retiring Ambassador White, who presided, pro- posed the health of the German emperor end President Roosevelt, who, he said were in many respects allAe. Consul Gem era1 Mason proposed toast to Ambas- sador White and also to Secretary J. B. Jackson, who leaves for Athens i'l few days A telegram of good wishes was sent by the assembly to President Roose welt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-28
Voclferous.

From the Philadelphia Press.
 Now, this'' said the carpet salesman, 'is an odd design"
 You wouldn't recommend that carpet for a nursery. surely protested Mrs. Kidd.
 ''Yes'm-why not?'
 why. that's so loud it would wake the baby"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-28
Another Name for 1t.
the Chicago News.

From the Chicago News.
 Tramp-T' anks, lady. Dis is de furst bite I've had ter eat fer tree days.
 Lady-Didn't you suffer terribly in the interim?
 Tramp-I suffer- in me stummicl1, lady. eff dat's wot you mean. From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-28
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All druggists refund the money If 1t fails to cure. E. w. Groves signature is on each box 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-28
Dissolution Notice.

s. H. Hilton has severed connection with the firm of Hilton. Shaw Cotton Co. and has no further power to make any contracts for said firm.
 A. O. LIDDON, u-16-f Secretary and Treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-28

HA A Those suffering from weak
 nesses which sap the pleasures - a z of life should take Juven Pills.
 I68 One bottle will tell a story of marvellous results This medicine has more re5uvenating vitalizina force than has ever been offered. Sent by mail In plain package onlv on receipt of this adv. and S1.
 Made by it's originators c. l. Hood Co.,. pro prietora Hoods Sarsaparilla, Lowell. Mass
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-21

The Seattle P.-L Is abou, Co follow the example of the Times and have building erected for the special purpose of furnish lng Its blE and growing business a suitable home. The morning paper, however, will 20 lis evening contemporary one better, it win own Instead oi lelSe the building. The P.-l. Is taking thiS action none too soon. lt had ouiErown It's old quarters on Cherry street many wears ago. When lt gets Into a home of lts own, the P.-l. will be ln position Co advance more rapidly as a newspaper.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-21
THE PREr1DENr's INFLUENCE

The Ks,ehlkln Journal doubts Cha, the president ever gave his assurance 10 hoo. ]. W. ksy that the blll granting Alaska a delegate ln congress would become law The Journal says tha, the law would have Go come from congress and that the pfeSl- dent would not presume ,o'lniertere with the legislative branch of the government ln the psrformlncs of its work.
 Rs quite evident tha, the Journal has not made a careful study of Af. Roosevelt The present. president Of the United States has zone further ln his enteavor to in- fluen,s legislation than any president the country has had in a qulrter century, and unlike most of hls predlcsSsors be has not attempted Go disguise his efforts or Co Keep them hidden from the people. Two or three tlmes a week, on ln average, he has sent for senators and representatives and toli them what they mus, do, and he has made DO secret of it. Mr. Roosevelt Is not noted for taci, and what the diplomatic MCNlnlev would secure op peisuasioh oi Indirect pressure, Ar. Roosevelt dsminds for the good of the country ln voles 80 loud that lt Is helri from Maine Co Alaska. Now lt would be just Ike the president to tell Mr. vsv that he would take the Alaskan question ln hand. The situation here would appeal to the presidents sensi- bllltles as requiring attention and be has never been technical as Co his thsoratle rights ln the premises when he goes in to regulate anything he regards as requiring attention,
 Force Is given to the probabilities that the president did make the promise M lvey quotes him as making by the fact that the Alaskan matter was at once taken up by Senator Bevsriigs, the presidents personal friend and partisan supp rter.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-21
Big Mining Machine Man
 After Trade.

Robert V. Jones, Jr., president of the Pacifc Cost Machinery Company, of Se- attls, arrived on the Cottage Cllv and proceeded to Dawson, yesterday. He was the first man Co Introduce steam thawlng machinery ln the Klondlks country and the success ot hls method paved the way for biz business In mining machinery. Ihl' firm has sent 10 Dawson this week over 100 tons of mining supplies, consisting Of engines, boilers, pumps, pipe and pipe it- tlngs.
 Mr. Jones' company has just opened a large supply depot st Seattle, where it carries ln stock a complete llne of min Ing supplies.