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Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-22
A WHEEL MYSTERY
William WaIIrobe is Arrested
Charged With Stealing M. n.
Schillinger's Mount.
CLAIMS he BOUGHT 1T FOR 81
And In Turn DispOsing of IL to One
ShuItz. Who Passed Ii
to Another.

William WalIrobe. of Moline. was ar.
rested last evening charged with hav.
ing hand iii the disappearance of the
bicycle belonging to- Carl y. Schil-
linger. which the latter found on the
street and recovered several weeks
ago. He was arraigned before Mag
istrate Johnson and held in 800 bonds
for preliminary hearing this even
ing WallrObe's, story, if substan-
tiated, adds another chapter TO a
rather interesting case.
He says he bought the wheel from
an unknown party for the sum of 81.
the transaction taking place in a sa-
loon on Fifth avenue and Third street
i'm Moline. Then he claims in turn to
have sold ii to another man named
Schultz for $l.75; the latter in turn
selling it to a relative by the same
name for $3.50. The third party was
in possession when the original owner
secured it, discovering it on the street
where the rider had left it for a short
time, and riding il away. Wallrobe
claims he will have evidence to prove
his story when the matter comes to
Il trial this evening.
$40 for Drunk.
Joseph Peterson was arrested and
fined $40 for drunkenness this morn
ing.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-22
ANOTHER GOOD THING
PASSED UP BY THE CITY

Several days ago Carl HeIIpenstall,
cashier of the Peoples National
bank. presented TO local business
men a proposition to embark in an
enterprise known as the Turkish Oil
company, to be established in this
city.
Those approached did not take up
with the proposition promptly, how
ever. and now the Muscatine News
Tribune announces that capitalists of
that city have landed the concern and
that il will soon he doing business in
that city with capital stock of S5c,-
600 and n large labor payroll.
So there you are again.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-22
OLD SETTLER DIES
Mrs. Mary Cox Succumbs to At.
tack of Pneumonia at
Home in Coe.
HALF CENTURY A COUNTY RESIDENT
Had Attained Her S5th Year-Sur.
viVIng Members OF
Family.

Mrs. Mary (Freelan) Cox. mother
of County Treasurer p. +. Cox. died
of pneumonia at Z o'clock last even
ing at her home i'm Coe township.
aged 50 years.
Deceased was a pioneer settler OF
Rock Island county, having taken up
residence here over half a century
ago.
The surviving members of the fam
lily are two sons and one daughter:
David F., of Aurora, Kas., u. F.. of this
city, and Mrs. Carrie McGovern, of
Viola Center. Iowa. Mrs. McGovern
has been with her mother the past
year. There are surviving also seven
grandchildren and nine great-grand-
children. Mrs. CoX's husband. Jerry
l.. Cox. died 20 years ago.
Definite arrangements for the fu-
neral await the arrival of the son
from Kansas.
Death at Coal Valley.
George SOrenson of Coal Valley
died at 1890 p. IN. Sunday from liver
complaint and compression of the
brain. He had resided in Coal Valley
for eight years. He was 10 years and
8 months old. The funeral was held
this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-22
Dreadful Attack of whooplnr Cough.

Mrs. Ellen Harrison, of 800 Park
Ave, Kansas, City, Mo-, writes as fol
lows: "Our two children had a Sc
we're attack of whooping cough. One
of them in the paroxysm of coughing
would often faint and bleed at the
nose. We tried everything we heard
of without getting relief. We then
called in our family doctor who pre-
scribed Foley's Honey and Tar.
With the very first dose they began
to improve and we feel that it has
saved their lives" Refuse substi-
tutes. For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-22
Saved Many a Time.

Don't neglect coughs and colds even
if it is spring. Such cases often re-
suit seriously at this season just be-
cause people are careless. A dose OF
One Minute Cough Cure will remove
all danger. Absolutely safe. Acts
Mt once. Sure cure for coughs, colds,
Group, grip, bronchitis. and other
throat and lung troubles. 81 have
used One Minute Cough Cure several
years." says Postmaster c. o. Daw-
son, Barr, Ill ''It is the very best
cough medicine on the market. 1t
has saved me many q severe spell OF
sickness and warmly recommend it,"
The children's favorite. For sale by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-22
McCABE'S
Third Avenue Through to Second Rock Island H.
Avenues.
Carpet Department

Pushing harder than ever-business
increases every week.
Fine all wool ingram carpets, lot OF
new spring patterns, they have that
weighty, heavy feel that all good
carpets have and are worth up to
75c yard, we will sell 10 A71o
rolls at, per yard .. ri 2C
Other ingram carpets as low as 19c.
Brussels carpets, extra quality, stand
ard makes, best of patterns, with
borders if you wish, wonder COL
fully good and cheap at -. OE2C
Other Brussels as low as 39c.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-22

"a neighbor ran in with bottle
of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy when my son was
suffering with severe cramps and
was given up as beyond hope by my
regular physician, who stands high
in his profession. After administer
ing three doses of it. my son regained
consciousness and recovered entirely
within twenty-four hours" says Mrs.
Mary Haller, of Mt. Crawford. Va.
This remedy is for sale by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-22
LICENSED to Wed.
Good for Rheumatism.

Last fall 1 was taken with a very
severe attack of muscular rheuma-
tism which caused me great pain and
annoyance. After trying several pre-
scriptions and rheumatic cures, de-
cided to use Chamberlain's Pain
Balm. which / had seen advertised in
the South Jerseyman. After two ap-
plications of this remedy L was much
better, and after using one bottle, was
completely cured.-Sallie Harris, Sa-
lem, n. j. For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-22
Held to Grand Jury.

Frank Castle and John Doe. the Pc
oria burglars, were hound over under
bonds of $1,000 at Peoria. Before
the hearing both men were put
through the Bertillon system. Castle
has n buckshot beneath the skin on
his left shoulder, and when the Iioc-
tor wanted to cut it out he objected,
saying it was all right. that he
wanted il left there.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-22
Senatorial Convention.

The Thirty-third district republican
convention is to be held
here Thursday. when nominations
will be made for state senator and
two representatives. Those to be So
honored are. unless there is some nm
looked for hitch. l.. S. McCabe, of this
city; l.. NJ. Magill, OF Moline. and {,
A. Samuelson, of Sherrard, Mercer
county.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-22
New Mating

250 rolls new mating 90 on sale
this week. To attract your immedi-
ate attention, we offer
Is pieces fine cotton warp japanese
mattings, inlaids, double dyes, car
pet and Mosaic effects, up IN
to soc mattings, per yard -. l0C
Mattings all the way up from &c.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-22
Neglect Means Danger

Don't neglect biliOusness and consti-
patton. Your health will suffer per
manently if you do. DeWitt's Little
Early Risers cure such cases. NJ. B.
Smith, Butternut, Mich, says DE
Wits Little Early Risers are the
most satisfactory pills I ever took.
Never gripe or cause nausea For
sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-22
Auorr,ble Outbreak

"Of large sores on my little daugh-
ter's head developed into case OF
scald head" writes c. ID. Isbi1, of
Morpanton. Tenn, but Bucklin's Ar
MICA SaIve completely cured her. It's
a guaranteed cure for eczema, tet-
ter. salt rheum. pimples. sores, ulcers
and piles. Only 25c ut Hartz & Ulle-
meyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-22
MnIIams-Van Heusen.

John c. williams. of Barstow, and
Miss Carrie Van Heusen, of Quincy.
were married in Chicago Sunday. The
bride is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
\. S. Van Heusen. Mr.. Williams Is
road foreman for the Burlington
road. with headquarters at Barstow,
at which place the couple will reside.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-22
RuRs---Very Special

One bale large Smyrna rugs, strictly
all wool, same size and look or
like the 81. 10 kind, these are l.EO
Rugs in carpet sizes, Smyrna, Az
minister and Wilton at much less
than you would expect to pay and
large stock to select from.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-22

If if wasn't popular, if il wasn't
loved by the people, why do dealers
say: I'VE have something just as
good as the Madison Medicine CO. $
Rocky Mountain Tea" Think il over
35c. T. II. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-22
LiRoleumS

To advertise our splendid stock of
imported and domestic linoleums
we will sell 800 yards of gen OOo
uine cork linoleum at, yard. OOC
LinOleums in all the new wood tiles,
new carpet effects and other new
patterns, nov in stock at very low
prices.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-22

.'Cure the cough and save the life"
DIR. Woods Norway Pine Syrup cures
coughs and colds. down to the very
verge of consumption.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-22
Extra ordinary Lace Cur
tain Event.

$4,000 worth of Brussels, Irish
Point, Renaissance, Arabian, Cluny
and Marie Antoinette curtains, in
lots from / to pairs, bought from an
o verstocked importer at soc on the
dollar, will be offered for sale this
week at just half the cost to import.
Genuine Antique curtains, with I no
linen lace insertion and edge LOO
Antique scrim curtains, all linen lace
insertion and edge, half q 0E
value, at per pair. ... E.0O
Renaissance, Cluny, Brussels, Irish
Point, etc., curtains worth y mr.
up to 81, at t........ OsO
Elegant Arabian, Marie Antoinette,
Brussels, ETC., curtains A mr.
worth up to So. 80, at per pair f.0C
Battenberg, Brussels Net, Arabian,
Louis XXI design, Point de Bruges,
etc., all handsome hand made cur
tains worth up to $12, = or
at per pair. ....,........ O.0O
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-14
MARKET ADVANCES ON
MORE MERGER TALK
Louisville and Nashville and
Southern Features.
SEABOARD AIR LINE ISSUES
United States StacIs Lead the Indus
trials With Large Transactions and
Higher Prices Belief That Monetary
Situation VIII Tot Cause Stnngency.

NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-THE keen in
terest taken in the railway situation in
the Southern States resulted in large
transactions il the stock concerned il
this mornings market and they were
all decidedly strong
Louisville and Nashville was a CON
spicuous feature in a very extensive
advance which was attended by a rope
tition of the rumors recently current
that the stock is to be taken over by
the other roads connecting with il on
a guaranteed dividend basis Of per
cent Southern Railway common was
also active, but as is usually the case.
the price movements in the stock were
small In the curb market large trans
actions were again conducted in the
Seaboard Air lire issues
The general stock market was active
and decidedly firm Conspicuous fea-
lures were Missouri Pacific. Union Pa
cifc, st. Paul, Baltimore and Ohio and
Norfolk and Western Large transac-
tons were also conducted in Toledo. st.
Louis and Western and Texas and Pa
cihc
The United States Steel issues we're
the conspicuous features OF the indus
trial stocks making a further advance
on very large transactions. Interna-
ticnal Paper continued strong also.
while Amalgamated Copper showed a
renewal of the pressure that marked
the dealings in that stock yesterday
The local traction shares were neglect
ed
The general strength of the market
was stimulated by the material ad-
yances shown in American stocks in
London and also by the belief that the
monetary situation during the remain
der of the summer would be traversed
without development OF distressing
stringcncv.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-14
NEGRO BLAMES COMRADE
FOR MURDER OF CHIEF
Man Captured in Mountains Says John
Black Fired Shes Which
Killed WilmOth.

CUMBERLAND. Nd, Aug 14--Henry
Lancaster, -colored, who was run down
in the mountains near Montrose. W. Va,
and is now in the jail at Parsons for al
legged completely in the murder of Chief
OF Police F. H WiImoth. at Womel5-
corr, ~ Va. has made the following
declaration
Neither Rudolph Clement no. Charles
Carroll. the negroes who were lynehed
at Womclsdorf cor the murder OF Chief
WilmCth. was tn2 real murderer A
negro named James Black fred the fatal
shot from the brush almost directly in
front Of the officer"
Lancaster wandered sixteen days in
the mountains. lodging the bICodhounds
and living on berries. He was shot at
many times.
Chief Wilmoth was taking Lancaste-
to the lookup while deputy had
charge OF Black Black escaped AMI Grcd.
the bullet first striking Lancaster in the
arm and then killing Wilnoth- After
the shot Lancaster stood about Tor some
time. and, noting the excitement.
thought it best TO fee.
Lancaster says the men Iynched were
in house some distance from the
scene Of the shooting.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-14
BANDHAS4BR 8OUSA TO
FITCH NO MORE GAMES
Challenges of Swell Clubs
Go to Naught.

ATLANTIC CITY, Aug, I4.-Since max
ing his debut as a pitcher for his nine,
composed of members Of his band. John
Philip Sousa has been the recipient Of
hundreds OF letters and challenges.
His career as q pitcher for half an
inning was enough to make people eager
to see the March King" IN the box
again, and his team has been challenged
by some Of the swell country clubs
throughout Pennsylvania. New Jersey
and New York
Mr. Sousa cannot accept any Of these
challenges. as he leaves at the Conclu-
sion OF his engagement here fer his
regular seasons concerts
He can pitch a very s,cift ball. but
has no curves TO back his speed up.
When pitching IN Philadelphia last year
he threw his arm out OF joint, and il
has caused him, considering he has to
use il four hours each day directing
his band, more or less pain ever since.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-14
BIG DIVIDEND FOR
STEEL SYNDICATE

that later Mr.. Morgan saw fit to transfer
that property back to Mr.. Schwab, AID
that Mr. Schwab had in turn sold the
property to the United States Shipbuild-
-Eg Company for 10000, 900 Of collateral
trust certificates OF the latter company,
s.. 900, coo OF its preferred stock, and S.,
0UO 600 Of its common stock.
The facts IN the transaction are that
the Bethlehem Steel Company has been
sold TO The United States Sni2bUilding
Company. and that Mr. Schwab has
shared in the profits of tn deal
According to Mr. Perkins, of J. Pier
pOnt Morgan & Co, the Bethlehem Steel
Company was bought last year. not by
Mr. Schwab, but by the underwriting
syndicate Of the steel trust for about
$500. coo, and has Just been sold by it
to the ship trust on terms that have not
been disclosed
To permit the acquisition of the Beth
Iehem Steel Company the capital stock
OF the ship trust was increased from
So, GOO, coo to $45,eOO. GEO
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-14
HOPELESS CONSUMPTION.

Z believed my case to be one Of hopeless
consumption. Nbys Because every symptom
pointed 20 that disease
After thorough examination b wash
ington physician who knew Elg case. /
told by MIN that II uGs consumption IS
understood this disease TO be iDCuTabie. I rat
UraIiy fclt net only depressed but discouraged
and alarmed.
i felt that ] could rot afford TO tride with
physicians VINO did not make consumption
specially Ny lungs were al stopped up. AMI
for many months had been coughing, splitting,
and hawking large quantities q -ello~ mat
ter. My case went on from bad 10 worse
Ny lungs were raw and PaiHed me Whenever ]
coughcd, especially Uy right lung vas
daily losing flesh and strength
i knew Of others who had been cured %
consumption by the Koch Lung Cure, 50 /
went 10 them at their Institution at 80 Elev-
euth street northwest. Washington TEey gave
ne hope. Like q drowning man who GrasPS at
straw 20 save his lie, l determined 20 Try the
treatment
i breathed those healing, oily vapors mo
ms lungs and they seemed 20 do nae good }iy
lungs began TO get better My bad symptoms
oue hy one left me | grew stronger and
better, and ! began 10 see that my life would
vel be saved. ] continued 20 take this treat
Inent week after week. aad now, after four
months Of careful treatment ] have been made
strong and well again " ny should not
recommend the treatment that saved uly iife2
Il therefore offer my testimonial for publIca-
ton as ! wish TO iRdorss this Treatment,
thoroughly believing it 10 be q positive CU-e
for that fatal scourEe- consumption can
only speak Of what it has done for me Ny
case vas hopeless under ordinary Treatment
Medicine taken into the stomach I'D NE no
good bat these healing. oily vapoTs have healed
up my raw. diseased lung, and am strong
and wei again
= live Il g3g z Street northwest, Washing
ton. and VIII be glad 10 prove the truth Of
my statement 10 anyone who cares 70 call upon
me
aus7IOI4 SAMUEL L RHINE
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-14
PAGER DAN PATCH TO TRY
FOR a WORLDS RECORD
Two-Minute TIotter's Great Effort to
Be Made Today.

NEW YORK, Aug. 14.-This is the bis
day Of the New York Trotting Associa-
tons grand circuit meeting at Brighten
Beach There are events and high-class
material enough TO furnish the best
sport Of the week, and q banner crowd
IS sure to be on hand 10 enjoy the treat
provided
The event OF the day will be the at
tempt to lower the worlds pacing rec
ord Of 1871. by Dan Patch, the great
son Of Joe Patchen. Originally it was
planned 20 have the Lord DerbyThe Alb
b0tJ match race today, but the event
Vas called of, as The Abbot had gone
wrong in training
The record which Dan Patch viii try
for is 10 the credit OF Star Pointer. Dan
Patch has a record Of 2:C0A. and with
favorable weather, and a good track, it
Is thought by many horsemen that the
Unbeaten stallion viii succeed in his ef-
fort Star Pointers record. has with
stood many attacks since II was made On
August 81 1897. over the ReadvilIe.
Mass. track.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-14
Ten Millions for Men
Who FIoated Trust.
TOTAL TO DATE 100000
! P Morgan and His Friends Have Now
Received 40 Per Cent on Their
Original Investment for Their SeTY-
ices II Marketing Securities.

NEW YORK, Aug 1.-THE sum Of
SO. 000, 600 was divided yesterday among
the members OF the United States Steel
Company underwriting syndicate Checks
agEreEaring this enormous amount were
distributed from the Office of J. Pier
pont Morgan & Co
This makes $4,000, 900 IN profits that
have been paid to The capitalists who
compose this great syndicate
Considering that the syndicate was or
gained only year ago last February,
and that its members were called upon
70 put up about S25, 0O0. Geo, which sum
was paid back very short time later,
this record is g world beaten
The investment has netted 10 per
cent in 3 little more than a year and a
half Three dividend payments Of SO
000, 600 each have now been made More
win follow It IS said
This gigantic syndicate was formed in
February. 1901. u provide S200. zoe. GOO in
cash and securities. and 10 guarantee the
success Of the refunding operations OF
the United States Steel Corporation.
commonly called the Bnhon-DoIlar Steel
Trust.
J Pierpont Morgan was the chief figure
in the syndicate, but associated with hin
were many other distinguished capital
lists. Leading financial interests through
out this country and Europe are repre-
scented BY the financial company
a S200. 000 600 fund was subscribed but
only S25, zoe 900 OF that sum was really
paid n. That sum was paid back IN No
vember. 1901 The syndicate mauag gers
no longer needed il, but instead worked
with the enormous profits which had ac-
cunulated. which now. IL is estimated,
approximate $50. G00, 000-
These vast profits represented margins
in the purchase and resale CT stock on
breaks, and the proceeds OF the sale OF
stock given 10 the syndicate as q bonus.
30 official statement has ever been
made in connection with the bonus re-
ceIved by the syndicate, but il has been
stated unofhciaIly many dimes that il
received $50. coo goo in stock, divided
equally in common and preferred
J. PierpOnt Morgan q Co, who MAJ
aged the organization affairs, receives
no direct compensation Tor their serv-
ices as syndicate managers.
No financial organization OF modern
had the phenomenal success which has
attended the workings OF this syn licage
It's functions consist, Of course, il
financing big companies, and its charge
Cor 50 doing Is by no means small
Il was generally believed that whsH
the financing Of the Steel Company v,as
completed the affairs OF the syndicate
would be closed; but il is now stated
that this action viii not be taken 1oI
some months at least
Before the affairs are closed. it Is SAID
by persons in q position 10 know. other
dividends Of S19.o00, 900 VIII be distrib-
uted among the stockholders
No list OF these stockholders has ever
been made public. Great financial in
teTesls, rather than individuals. control
The syndicate When a dividend Of SO
000, 900 IS declared, more than million
It IS said, remains IN the firm OF J. Pier
pont Morgan q Co.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-14
KAISER INDIGNANT AT
BAVARlAN DEPUTIES
Refusal to Grant Money for Art Pur-
poses Arouses the Emperor
to Anger.

BERLIN, Aug. 1.-THE Bavarian
chamber OF deputies lately refused to
vote 100000 marks, asked for By the Ba-
varian government Tor the purchase Of
pictures and art curios- Emperor WI
liam subsequently telegraphed to the re-
gent Of Bavaria, Prince Luitpold, saying
that he had read Of the refusal with the
deepest Indignation.
The Emperor therefore personally do
mated the sum required.
Prince Luitpold, in thanking his mai
esty. said that the public-spirited liber-
atty Of a member Of the Reischsrath had
placed at his disposal the sum the cham
Der had refused TO grant.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-14
LOST.


LOST-ThGrsiay moraiIg. August Il, on Sd
ST. rct. Nazzacisusctts ave and SIS NV o. IN
judiciary square. a pair Of eFessiGsses- VIII
pay q reward II returned 10 - NiassachUseJts
ave. HW- els
LOST-8unch Of keys, including time key No
90 between Walters Garden and Aqucduct
Bridge. Suitable reward If reformed 10 Il
SNiDT. zloS st nv nils
LOST-Aucust T. en- 18th 81 sw OF n Az
licuItural Department grounds. lady's gold
watch. black ribbon attached Reward i re
turned 10 RANDALL LINE, sth st wharf mi
LOST-Bunch OF KEYS, august Z. on Pa ave
between sth and ~ SIS Resurn TO 925 Pa-
ave and get reward M
LOST-Ssturday August 9, a yellow canary,
with black topknot Reward L returned to
1892 81. NV miss
LOST-GoId watch: Initials K. N F on out
side. Liberal reward given L returned 20 20
New jersey ave Sc mI3-3
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-14
TUGBOAT ENGINEER
MUCH BETTER TODAY
Purdy Suffers Severe Pain, However,
From ScaIds Received in Explosion

NEW YORK. Aug. lit the Marine
Hospital at stapleton this morning the
condition Of Engineer william Purdy, Of
the tugboat Jacob Kuper, which blew
up yesterday morning off TompiunsviIe.
was reported much improved.
PuFdy was scalded about the head,
face and arms. and suffers much pain
He vas unable TO give an account OF The
accident to-day other than to say that
he did not remember where he was when
the boiler blew up.
The tugbCat buyer arrived at Temp
kinsviIle this afternoon and her crew re
sumed the work Of the lighthouse depart
ment boat Daisy in searching 20: tie
bodies Of the three dear men
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-14
Aged Woman Injured.

Martha King nifty years II age. living
at Ills G Street northwest, fell on the
street in front OF 5IT Tenth Street north
west yesterday, and sustained a severe
cut on the face. She was removed in q
cab 10 her home where she received
medical attention.