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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
CUBA AND PROPOSED TREATY.
Americas Projected Agreement Re-
turned with Letter from Palma.

turned with Letter from Palma.
The Havana representative of the AS
sociated Press has learned from official
sources that the proposed treaty between
the United States and Cuba has been re-
turned to Washington by mail. With
the treaty was sent a counter proposition
from the government of Cuba to that Of
the United States, the nature of which
is not known, but it is understood that
President Palma in letter sent with the
treaty says that the acceptance of the
propositions made by the United States
would be ruinous to Cuba. as it would
result in large reduction of the customs
revenue of the island.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
Lone Bandit May he Slayer.

James Conn, wealthy ranchman ON
Willow creek. Montana. was found shot
to death in his home. His mother lay
upon the floor with her skull crushed in
and cannot live. The murderer is he
neved to he the lone bandit who held up
the northeast limited
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
improvements for M,niia.

The bureau of insular affairs Of tie
War Department has received dispatch
from Gov. Taft stating that the Philip
pine commission has passed an act invit-
ing bids for street railroad. electric light
and other franchises in Manila, the bids
to be opened March 5. 1903 The bids
will be advertised in this country.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
Three Die in Railroad Wreck.

Cincinnati. Hamilton and indianapolis
passenger train No. 80 ran into local
freight train two miles east of Oxford
Ohio. Engineer Conn and two unknown
men were instantly killed. Mail Clerl;
John Conner Of Hamilton was badly hurt
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
FOUL BALL KILLS A YOUTH.
Strikes His Hand and Drives Knife
Blade Through Artery in Side.

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Thomas Walker met instant death at
Bellefontaine. Ohio, while watching Il
baseball game. He and two young com
panions were sitting on a fence when enc
of the boys asked for knife to sharpen
a pencil. AS the Walker boy was passing
the knife to him. the small blade of which
was open. foul ball struck by one of the
players hit Walkers hand and drove the
knife into his side. cutting an artery aud
causing him TO bleed to death.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
DECREE BRINGS DUAL DEATH.
Kansas Man Kills Wife and Self just
After Woman Gets Divorce.

At independence, Kan, c. w Hooper
shot and killed his VIE, Luyetta, and
then killed himself When found the
woman clutched a divorce decree. which
awarded her the custody Of their four
children The shooting occurred in the
hallway above the postollice. The couple
had just emerged from lawyers Office,
when Hooper fired three shots ut his
wife, all of which took effect and then
turned the apon on himself Hooper
was 40 years old and his wife about 20.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
Father and Son Sentenced.

William Baldwin and his son George
were sentenced at Portland Ore, to serve
two years and one year respectively in
the penitentiary the father for aiding and
nbetting and the son for striking the blow
su prize fight that killed Frank Carlson
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
Wrecked by Bryan's Train.

The Bryan special crashed into the
caboose of freight at Arena. in Brown
canyon, fifteen miles above Lcadviile.
Colo. The special remained on the track,
but the caboose was thrown from the
track. Mr.. Bryans train. however. was
unable to proceed
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05

The Chicago Great Western freight
house in the west bottoms of Kansas
City. Mo. with its contents. and eight
londed freight cars We're destroyed Icy tirc.
The loss is estimated at $4,000.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
Electric Coach strikes Engine.

Twelve persons were injured. one prob
ably fatally, and scores of others were
thrown into a panic in Embarrassing
accident at Th;rty-frst street and the
tracks of the Chicago and Eastern Hi
nois Railroad in Chicago A crowded
electric car crashed into Il mo, ing engine
and was hurled from the racks and
dragged some distance. q.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
Railroad Changes Owner.hin.

The Perc Marquette road is said to
have obtained control of the Lake Erie
and Detroit River line, leading to the de-
duction that the Pennsylvania road now
controls the Pere Marquette.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
l.ndn Fenst Mith snicidc,

Alfred Petersen. Swedish piano
maker If New York City. after being out
of work some time, became down heart "a.
He invited friends to form party At his
house. and after an evening of saycty
shot himself dead before them.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
Bind Waterman and Blow safe.

After binding, gagging and otherwise
maltrcating the night Waterman, John
Hamburg. at the Westmoreland Coal
Companys office in West Irwin, Pa, four
masked men entered the building. blew
open the safe and carried away about
S2o0 They escaped without leaving any
glpyy
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
Big Coal Mercer ON Tnnis.

Negotiations are under way for 'lerg-
ing the Pittsburg Coal Comany aud he
8fonongahela River Consolidated Coal
and Coke Company, with their combined
authorized capitalization of S1l0,000,o00
and assets of $l20,0SS,0Sl.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
Rnhlcra Go s4nnn-

The Exchange BanS of Gardner. H..
was robbed by six masked men, who
bound aud gagged ;ne town marshal
wreeNed the safe with explosives. ex-
tracted therefrom $4,000 in currency and
escaped on train bound toward Chi
cagu
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
ALLEGED BURGLARS TAKEN.
Kansas City Police Find Three Boxes
of Clothing and Iewelry.

of Clothing and Jewelry.
Charles Clark, Il negro, and a mulatto
woman who claims to be his wife were
arrested in Kansas City on information
from Minneapolis, MINI. The officers
forced an entrance into the apartments
OF the pair and found therein three large
trunks full of supposed stolen property.
In Clark's possession was found com
plete burglars outfit The property TAX
Ell from the trunks is valued ut $1,000,
and consists of large quantity of mems
and women's new clothing, gloves, silks,
vests and lingerie. Hidden in the lining
of fine overcoat was n bag filed with
jewelry, part of which was engraved
with initials. Nearly fifty pawn tickets
issued by Minneapolis and Chicago pawn
brokers were found in the pocket of the
womans Jacket.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05

ed to cut her throat with a safety razor.
Then, apparently regretting her act, she
ran to the kitchen and asked the servant
girl to summon help. Mrs. Lynch was ct
one time a patient in the State insane
hospital, but had been discharged greatly
improved.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
Northern Pacifie FIyer Held In.

Word has been received of the robbery
of Northern Pacific mail train between
Bermount and Drummond. Mont. The
engineer was killed. the mail car broken
into and robbed Of all registered matter,
but no other cars touched. The train was
due to arrive at Drummond at 1870. but
did not come in Investigation located
the train stalled.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
ORE FLEET FOR GREAT LAKES.
Steel Trust to Build One Which Will
Cost Ten Million Dollars.

Cost Ten Million Dollars.
The United States Steel Corporation
viii build a fleet of ore steamers for the
great lakes, at a total cost of 100000
600. The boats will be built through the
Pittsburg Steamship Company, which
represents the steel trust on the lakes.
The steamers will all he of the following
dimensions: Keel. $50 feet; beam, IS feet;
depth of hold, 80 feet On Il mean draft
of eighteen feet of water they will carry
5000 tons. The plans will call for steam
ers of the highest type of modern CON
struction. All the ships viii be exactly
alike, if the present plans are carried out.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
Cndr,s Snn-in-Lnw q Snicidc.

FL. S. Boal. son-in-law of Col. w. +.
Cody, Buffalo Bill" committed suicide
az hotel at Sheridan. Wyo. Mr. Boal
had just returned from Chicago, where
he had taken a train of cattle. No mo-
tive for the deed is known. lie leaves Il
widow and two children.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05

Entire coffee zone Of Guatemala has
been destroyed by eruptions from the
Mania Maria volcano and inhabitants are
reported in peril,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
Enriish Anarchist Thrnshch-

William Mcqueen, English anarchist.
was soundly thrashed by silk dyer If
Paterson, y, j., for failure to heed warn
ing to cease Pronunciation of American
government
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
slaVs Three Young Girls.

Mary, Sophia and May Gibson. aged
II. - and 10 years, daughters Of Thomas
Gibson, n farmer. were murdered nj their
home near Wynne, Ark, David Cross,
an old negro. says that negro named
johnson is the murderer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
wu Ting Fang Is Appointed.

An edict has been issued appointing
Minister Wu Ting Fang to succeed Sheng
as commissioner of the new commercial
treaties negotiations. Sheng resigned
this Office to bury his father, aud to per-
form other iilial duties
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05

At Fair Play. Colo, the jury in the
case of Mrs. Uplade Nallie, charged with
completely in the murder Of her husband,
brought in verdict Of not guilty.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
Keutucky Depot Looted.

Two masked men entered the depot at
Brodhead, Ky. and robbed ii of $500
part of which belonged to the postotlice
and which was placed there for safe.
keeping.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
Federal salt Men Indicted.

The United States grand jury at San
Francisco has voted to indict the officers
of the federal salt trust and several other
persons connected with the concern ON
the charge of conspiracy in restraint of
trAdn.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05

The Williams brothers. desperadoes.
who engaged in street fight with Off
GERS and citizens at Maryville. Mo-. re-
Gently, escaped from the county Jail by
using dynamite.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
echeuc of tbe Veterinarians

CoIombians believe they have an uppor-
:uuity to cxtort money from the United
States and are delaying the canal treaty
by haggliug over trileS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
Wright on Arbitration Board.

With the assent of operators aud min
ers President Roosevelt makes Carroll u.
Wright full member Of arbitration COM
mission in addition to his status as re-
corder.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05

William Johnson, Swedish Stowaway.
reached New York on steamer Oscar IL.
after having hidden himself in cofin
which he tore open. hiding the body under
mating.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05

The vault of the private bank of
Charles X. Knapp at Sodus, y. u. was
broken into with dynamite by burglars
and a sum believed to be $1,000 was
secured The building was wrecked,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
Congressman Under Knife.

Congressman Cousins of Iowa was OPP
Grated upon at Chicago hospital for
pelvic cancer. He submitted TO the knife
after having undergone medical treatment
for several months.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05

President Roosevelt has issued his sec
9ud Thanksgiving day proclamation, des-
Iguatiug Nov. - as the day of national
festival.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05

Country's prosperity is shown 10y in
ability of railroads to furnish tranSi orta-
ton. in spite Of rcceut increases. Dun <
Co.'S review reported October railroad
earnings 10 per cent over 1901.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
ROBBERS cREMATE VICTIMS.
Murder Two Farmers and Their Sister
and Burn Their home.

At Palmyra. Wis, the charred and
biackened bodies of William Wickinsson,
aged ~; Albert Wckingsou, aged 10. and
Julia Wickingson, aged 81, were found
in the ruins of their home, which was
destroyed by fire 1t is believed the fire
was started to hide a robbery and triple
murder. William Wickin-son drew $500
from locnl bank the previous day. Near
his body was found revolver and 1855
in gold. A tin box with fragments of
bills amounting to nearly $1,000 was also
found
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
Army Cut Is Ordered,

A general order to the army has been
issued announcing that by direction of
the President the organization of enlisted
strength of the army under the reorgan-
ization act of Feb 2, 1901 shall be re-
duced to 5G9S9. the minimum authorized
By law
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
Strikers and Nonunion Men Clash.

In riot In Chicago caused by the
American Posting Services attempt to
post bills by the use of non-union labor
eight men were severely injured. service
on the Morgan street car line was Sus-
pended and riot eall was sent 20 the r.,-
lice station
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05

The boldest baak robbery IN Iowa in
recent years was committed at Prairie
City Tuesday. The robbers blew open
the safe Of the Iowa State Bank with
dynamite and carried away an amount
approximating $4,000.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
Crashes Big Rebel Force.

After bloody battle at Rio Frio. Gen.
Uribe-U Tribe has surrendered with all his
revolutionary forces to the Colombian
government army operating against him.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
Port of Montreal Is Tied I'm.

Two thousand dock lab0rers went on
strike at Montreal for an increase in
wages, completely tying up the business
of the mort.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05

King Leopold, says the Brussels cor
respondent of the London Daily Express,
has promised Commissioner Walsh TO
visit the St Louis exposition.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05

Twenty-Five Indictment against alleged
grave robbers were returned by the grand
jury in Indianapolis. of the whole num-
her of indictments returned. ten only
were made known.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
Naval Stations il

The United States is plNnning 70 cs-
ablish naval stations in Cuba as soon as
Il treaty car be ratified.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
Americnn Slain in Mexico.

Felipe Nesden. a wealthy AM rican
mine owner, whose right name is said
90 have been Charles Walker, of st.
Louis. was murdered at his mines in
Mexico.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
Woman browne Her Child.

Mrs. Daniel NJ. Lynch of Niagara
Falls. n. Y. drowned her 6-year-Old girl
In q tub of warm water aud then attempt
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
l'nssenger ship Goes Down,

The steamer Capital City sank OF
Bro WIS Point at the entrance TO Tacoma
harbor. The passengers were saved.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
THEFTS FROM MAILS.
THE NUMBER OF ROBBERIES IN
CREASED LAST YEAR.

Official Report Gives Figures Showing
How Many PostofIices, Mail Trains,
Messengers, Carriers and Boxes We're
Leoted-Man Shoots Divorced Wife.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
"NIitcheit'' Day Ia pennsyIvnnia.

Mitchell day" was celebrated through
eut the anthracite mining region of Penn
sylyania with narades and speeches.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
MALLEABLE WORKS TO UNITE.
Combine Is Planned to rc Headed by
Western Capitalists.

Burt and Amos Whitley, owners of the
Whitley Malleable Iron works in Muncie,
Ind, the largest plant of its kind in the
West, have. returned from New York,
where they held a conf renee with other
manufacturers to decide upon the details
of a combine comprising all the leading
malleable industries of America. Indiana
and Illinois capitalists will control the
organization. which will be in running
order by Jan. !.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
SERIOUS RIOTS IN PORTO RICO.
Several Persons Killed in Fights Over
Registration for Election.

Registration for Election.
Registration for elections in Porto Rico
was finished on Tuesday, e. bles the San
Juan correspondent of the New York
Herald. In spite of the strictest precau-
tions serious riots took place in Il few
towns. Five policemen and several citi-
zens were killed in San Lorenzo. 1t is
reported that several persons were killed
in patilIas
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05

VIRoQUA LODGE, l. o. o. F-MEETA
every Saturday night In Williams' block.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
SOCIETY DIRECTORY.


LA BELLE LODGE, A. f. & A. NJ. NO.oA
Meets the First and Third Wednesdays q
each month. Hall n Williams block.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05

V1R0QUA ENcAMPMENT, /. o. D. p.
No 70. Meets every Monday evening.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05

W. c. T. U.-MEETs FIRST THURSDAY
Of ea.'h month at p. m.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05

v1RUOUA CANTON-PATRIAR CHs ATLE
tant-Meets first and third Tuesday sveAinSs
Of each month.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05

yIROQUA K. o. It. NJ = MEETS Ole,
every Monday evening in Alliance Hail. A.
1880. p. m.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
BUSINESS CARDS.

n. p. PROCTOR, ATTORNEY AND
Counselor, Vlroqua, Wis. VIII practice ID
al Courts Of the State. Special attention.
given to collections.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05

ANCIENT ORDER OF UNITED WORK
MEN-First and Third Tuesdays OF each
month.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05

F. e. MORLEY, ii. D., PHYSICIAN
ind Surgeon, Viroqua, Wis. Office over
Craig Cos drug store, on west side Of
aall. All calls attended day or night.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

OUNUHENAIIUNAL tHUVCH-SEHFp
ses at 1870 a. m. and 7:30 p. III. each Sab
bath Sunday school at II IA.
CHURCH OF CHRIST - PREACHING
very Sunday at 1890 a. m. and In the even
ing. Sunday school at $50 a. IN.
NORWEGIAN LUTHERAN CHURCH.
Services every Sunday at O'Clock.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05

mo better evidence Of
Industrial and commercial
affivffv Il paadad tha1
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-05
cHuRcH-GoERs ARE FEWER.

by the President:
JOHN HAY, Secretary of State"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-23
HOME IMPROVEMENT
PRIZES OFFERED

1. Best lawn including boulevard
First prize, loving cup; second prize,
bonbon box.
.. Best vine-covered fence-First
prize, almond dish; second prize,
gravy ladle.
3. Best porch-garden-First prize,
silver purse; second prize, bonbon
dish.
4. Best window box-First prize,
half dozen teaspoons; second prize,
cold meat fork.
5. Best display of porch vines
First prize, two napkin rings; second
prize, bonbon spoon.
6. Best flower concealed alley
fence-First prize, bOnbon dish; sec
ond prize, cream ladle.
z. Best uncovered shed-First
prize, half dozen teaspoons; second
prize, compete spoon.
s. Best vine-covered alley fence
First prize, half dozen teaspoons; sec
ond prize, olive fork.
.. Best flower ornamented boule-
vard-First prize, half dozen tea
spoons; second prize, pie knife.
10. Best general flower beds
ITSJ pIiZcs Htll bpLCh ttiS popiS,
second prize, salad fork and sardine
fork.
IL. Best bed of foliage plants
First prize, half dozen teaspoons;
second prize, almond spoon.
10. Best display of cannas-First
prize, candlestick; second prize, meat
fork.
13. Best kept back yard-First
prize, teaspoons; second prize, butter
knife.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-23
Y. M. C. A. BOYS TO co
TO CAMP TOMORROW

Tomorrow morning early the %
members of the junior department of
the Y. NJ. c. ~. who are to enjoy an
outing at the summer camp on Camp
bells island, will leave the city for
that place.
Today Il party of the seniors in
charge of Physical Director j. c.
Pentland and Junior Secretary w. F.
Widmer went to the island with the
tents and camping outfit to have ev-
erything in readiness by tomorrow.
The program in camp will be car
ried out each day after given rou-
tine and regularity will be the order.
All the sports of the boys will be ear
ricd on under the direction of the
older members and they will be care
fully guarded against danger. Fol
lowing is the daily program that has
been prepared for the week of the
cncampment:
6 d. m.-Reveille.
6:15 a. m.-Second call.
G:15 TO $50 a. ms-EXercise and dip.
600 to Gas a. m.-Policing quar-
tiers.
Gas to a. m.-Inspection.
TO 7:3O a. m.-Mess.
1880 to 7:45 a. m.-Morning devo-
tions.
7:45 to $50 a. m.-Squad duties.
$3.50 a. IN. to II m.-Games.
~ to 1890 p. m.-Mess.
1890 to 1 p. m.-Squad duties.
to / p. m.-Games of every de-
scription.
to p. m.-Swimming.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-23
LICENSES FOR
BARRIERS OF STATE
Illinois Association Endorses Bill at
Convention at Spring.
field.

After indorsing bill to be present
ed at the next general assembly,
electing state officers and selecting
place for the next convention. the
Illinois State BARRIERS Protective as
ISOLATION adjourned at Springfield
yesterday. The bill asks for the reg
ulation of the trade by state license
and the appointment of state exam
ming board. The officers elected are
as follows:
President-R. 0. Deason, Murphvs-
boro.
First Vice President-G. y, Schmitt.
Quincy.
Second Vice President-H. w. Keel
ey. Rock Island.
Third Vice President-John Helm
Itch, Springfield.
Secretary reasurer-Charles Mote,
Elgin.
The following legislative committee
was appointed G. y. Sehmitt, Quin-
cy; John Heimlich, Springfield. and
Charles Goodwin. Moline. \ commit
tee on corporation was chosen to con-
sist of +. y. Stearns. Freeport; c. II.
Butchers, Danville; f. w. Schwir. De-
catur; {. Grauer, Decatur. and c. l..
Sturgess, Mattoon. The next conven-
ton will be held at Streator in Aug
ust, 1908.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-23
The Post Check.

\ bill has been before congress to
retire the present five, two and one
dollar bills and substitute notes, pay
able at any postoffice. which shall
pass as currency. If it becomes a
law it will prove as invaluable to
many forms of business as Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters is to those who
are weak and sickly. To such per-
sons this medicine will prove bless
ing, because it contains only such in
gradients as" will build up and
strengthen the entire system. 1t will
tone up the stomach, restore the APP
petite and cure heartburn, belching,
headache, indigestion, dyspepsia, con-
stipation, biliousness and insomnia.
Don't fail to try it, but do not accept
a substitute if you value your health.
There is no medicine SO good as the
Bitters. For sale by druggists.