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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

tick with a tattered bed-spread in the
opposite corner, on the rough, split
log floor, lay fiaXen-haired and blue
eyed little girl, just years of age,
whose sunken eyes and pale, wan
face spoke of dissolution. No money,
no food was within the wretched
home, save about one peck of small.
wilted potatoes and a hard piece of
old-looking corn bread. The woman
said they had first come from Ind6
ana, then from Illinois, and had TAX
en- shelter in the lone house six days
previously, when broken down
through want and fatigue; that her
husband had gone up the river to
Pleasant Valley to look for work and
food, and that she looked for his re-
turn the coming day.
The little innocent did not speak,
but its mother thirsted for water. L
took leaky wooden bucket without
any handle, frightened its slack hoops,
and went to the river and got buck
ct of pure water. | then marched on
the doubIe-quick 10 the then small
city, purchased an abundance of the
most suitable food that | could think
of, and some matches and tallOw can
dies to give light, got horse and
buggy and FASTENED to the sick. The
little child refused all food or drink
and its mother could take but very
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

Tor home consumption. | called a
meeting in ID. {. Eldridge's postoffice
IN the basement of the lie Claire
house at Third and Main streets.
Every man of means attended. and
TWO women. Work and material
were cheap, and | proposed as per
my estimate To erect $4,000 merch-
ant mill. All agreed to this and a
Inst Tor money was instantly opened.
but not One-fourth of the. $4,000 was
subscribed. | then proposed to fur
nish one-half of the money If the
balance of the town would furnish
the other half. The list was renewed,
but did not produce one-half OF the
remainder. and all declared that they
had done their best.
| then proposed to perform the act
alone, if Mr.. lie Claire and the city
would deed me the now packet COM
pany's block for 1900. All cried
''Yes!" The presiding officer quer-
led, "When will you commence
work." answered. Tomorrow
morning at O'Clock" | fulfilled my
promise and went to work and built
two first class mills, and the eXpep-
sive wharf. the only landing that this
whole community has had during SO
years.
TO build a secure wharf at that
point required a vast quantity of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

public dinner, and with a celebrity
scarcely excelled in the speedy COM
pletion of the mill, by o'clock had
every Wand to tempt the palate ar
ranged on temporary table in the
second story of the mill. Turkeys,
chickens. hams, tongue, etc, and pies,
cakes, and biscuits made from the
new flour, graced the table in album
dance. Mr.. Fulton and his workmen
took their places at the table. where
three cheers were given the former.
Mr.. Fulton followed in brief address
stating the embarrassment under
which he had labored, and over which
he had triumphed; abiding particu-
larry to the immense barrier to the
prosperity of Davenport presented
by the lower rapids. hoping that all
would unite their exertions to have
the ipfPsaipept removed
So soon as he had concluded the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

three of Iowa's counties, four extern
sive factories in the count.
On that ever-to-be-remember
third day of April, 1s43, when l Wis
tied the Indian camp to witness their
final departure, in sadness, from their
long and once sacred home where the
spirits of their fathers rested, and /
also conferred with the philosophic
Stubs at his mound abode, l, on my
journey to my Davenport home, APP
preached the long-deserted Benjamin
Buck land-claim one-roomed house
and found it occupied by family.
But, o, my, what sight of distress.
want and misery presented itself be-
fore mel On a rough, uncomfortable
bed in one corner of the small room
lay a MISUNDERSTANDING and very sick
mother, hardly able 70. totter across
the room whep she prose from her
couch of poverty. On a dingy straw
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

main dependence was single pair of
small bur stones i'm the loft of saw
mill in Moline, and in winter many
valueble teams and sometimes the
whole outfit were lost beneath the
rivers ice.
In 1876. apathy and dullness pre-
vailed in Davenport and Scott county;
no work, no money. The small sums
of money that the pioneers had
brought with them was exhausted
and very little came in. 1t was very
difficult to procure money to pay
taxes, and Davenport was being rap
idly deserted. Sheep and cattle took
possession of some of the down town
houses. Grass and weeds were grow
ing in the streets. Some of the
streets did not even show wagon
track. and gloom rested on the face
of many.
To bring money in and secure -four
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

little, yet 1 thought, with great ben
eft.
NV ancient and ever friend Neriod
whispered me to linger for period
on watch, and as the bright April
sun was just bidding the world good
night the little innocent cast its eyes
toward the sick mother, gave gasp
and winged itself to heaven. rms
was the first pale-face death and fu-
neral that took place east of Rock
Island street within the now city
limits. L placed the tattered bed
spread and the little body on rough
bench. and with sadness went to my
home, and on the morrow procured
its grave. coffin and suitable apparel,
which Mrs. Fulton put in form. We
got a carriage and with Sophia Fish
err. whose Philadelphia parent. Sam
uef Fisher, erected and resided in the
attractive mansion on our Brady
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
(To be Continued.)
State of Ohio, City of Toledo, Lucas

State of Ohio, City of Toledo, Lucas
County-ss.
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that
he is the senior partner of the firm
of +. j. Cheney q Co., doing business
in the city of Toledo, county and
state aforesaid, and that said firm
will pay the sum of 500 for each and
every case of catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of Halls Catarrh
Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence this 9th day of De-
cember, a. ID. 1886.
[Seall a. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Send for testimonials, free.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by druggists, rs cents.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
One Minute Cough Cure

Is the most harmless cough cure that
gives quick relief. Cures coughs.
colds, Group, bronchitis, whooping
cough, pneumonia, asthma, lagrippe
and all throat, chest and lung trou-
bles. 1 got soaked by rain, says
Gertrude f. Fenner, Muncie, Ind,
and contracted a severe cold and
cough, failed rapidly; lost As lbs. My
druggist recommended One Minute
Cough Cure. The first bottle brought
relief; several cured me. / am back
to my old weight, las lbs. One Minute
Cough Cure cuts the phlegm. relieves
the cough at once, draws out infiam-
nation, cures Group. An ideal rem
edy for children.
Harper House Pharmacy, ~ D.
Riess' drug store, corner Seventh Ave
nue. and Twenty-seventh street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

Has a strange, mysterious influence
on the human system. Brings person
al influence, subtle force, will power,
stamina. 1t charms the human mind.
That's what Rocky Mountain Tea will
do. Il. H. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

street which was not very long since
demolished to make room for the
present block where stands the
United States Express Office, jour
neyed to the wretched abode. The
two ladies dressed the blue-eyed de-
parted and placed it in its narrow
home. Its sick mother could not
leave her humble home and we per-
formed the final sad act.
The cheeks of the three strange
mourners were pallid and tears of
sorrow flowed from their eyes when
the little innocent, cold i'm death,
reached the damp bottom of its UNI
timely grave, and silent prayers were
offered up to the Great Supreme.
Singular would it be if in the esti-
nation of the spirits of the Good and
Great, that the simplicity of the life
and the solemnity of the funeral of
this half-starved child of Towns ruo-
ged frontier should eclipse that of
those who receive towering monu-
ments and of those who wore a dia-
dem.
Davenport's first factory. That
checked its downfall and gave it new
life.
up to lS4S. Davenport had no -four
ing mill, but there was an abundance
of good wheat in warehouses. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

No matter how long you have had
the cough; if it hasn't already devel-
oped into consumption, DIR. Woods
Norway Pine Syrup will cure it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

Educate Your Bowels with Cascaress.
Candy Cathsrtic. cure constipation forever
lOc. IL, * g. 9. fail. druggists refund money.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-21
MARMEs HER, F0RMER sUIToR


SIOUX CITY. Ia, March 2o.-The people
Of Dakota county are discussing the unex-
pected marriage on st. Patrick's day at st.
Louis Of Miss Beatrice Ryan OF jackson,
Neb., and Horrell johnson of New Madrid.
Mo. Miss Ryan was engaged to be mar
ried 10 George Ashford OF Homer, Neb..
and when she went to 81. Louis recently II
was said she had gone to get her wedding
rousseau. In st. Louis she met Mr.. John
son, a sutton Of the days when she at
tended the convent In 81. Louis. Miss Ryan
accepted his proposal of marriage. A dis
pensatioh was secured by wire from Bishop
Scannell at Omaha.
In the meantime Mr.. Ashford had gone to
st. Louis on business and when he called 70
see his fiancee at the house where she hal
been visiting he was Informed that she had
been married during the day and was gone
on her wedding journey. The bride Is a
daughter Of Mrs. Mary Ryan. who is one Of
the wealthiest women in this pert Of the
state. Mr.. Ashford is a member Of . plo-
neer family here and a popular young man.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-21
EFFECT OF THE CONE SCHEME
Physicians Testify that Alleged AppII-
cation of ChIOrofOrm Would
BE Fatal.

NEW YORK, March 2o.-David NJ. Car
valho. an expert In handwriting and inks,
was recalled today for REORGANIZATION in
the trial Of Albert T. Patrick. Carvalho
testified yesterday that the signatures to
the 1900 will were made with a coal tar
ink and that the conceded writings of Rice
were written with an iron ink. In reply
to questions by Mr.. House today witness
said he had made a study Of pens a. we'll
as Of inks and he had examined very
carefully the signatures of Short and Meyer
In the 1900 will. Both were written, he
said, with gold points, such as are used in
fountain pens.
DR.. Hobart A. Hare, professor Of thera-
peutics in the Jefferson Medical college Of
Philadelphia, was called by MT. Osborn.
He qualified as an expert in chloroform and
the assistant district attorney asked him a
long hypothetical question, reciting the cir
cumstances of Mr.. Rice's illness and death
as described by Charles F. Jones.
DR.. Hare said that death would result
from putting a cone, such as Jones de-
scribed, over the face Of a sleeping man "a
years old.
DR.. Hare said he had made many expert
ments with chloroform and he did not be-
lieve tho odor could be distinguished an
hour after the drug was administered.
Mr.. Osborn described the burning Of the
towel with a sponge. as told by Jones. DR..
Hare said there was no reason why 1t
should not burn.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-21

Messed by q throng OF club women and their
friends the cornerstone Of the Dsnver
Womau's club building Was laid Monday
afternoon. A small platform had been
erected beside the foundation and on It
were Governor orman. Mayor Wright, Rev.
Davl1@. Beach. Mrs. Sarah Plat Decker,
mrs. J. D. Whitmore and Mrs. Jules La
Barthe. Governor OrmAn made the first
address and was ollowed by Mayor Wright,
both heartily indorsing the work Of the
Woman's club In the great and good part II
played in the government Of the common
wealth
Mrs. Whitmore as president and Mrs. La
Barthe as treasurer both spoke, but Mrs.
Decker, the founder OF the organization, its
nrst president and only life member, was
introduced simply as a member Of the
Woman club and one Of the building COM
mittee, and from that standpoint made the
address Of the afternoon. She said that
the Woman club OF Denver wanted its
clubhouse to be a home for all Denver
women, where the woman who had nothing
could rub elbows with the woman who had
everything; where the lonely and friend
less. the business woman and teacher, the
children and even the men Of the city
could md comfort. peace and happiness
and a higher Inspiration to a better ana
nobler life.
The stone was then put to place and the
mortar laid by Mrs. Whitmors. America"
was sung with spirit by all present, the
exercises concluding with the benediction
pronounced by Rev. Beach.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-21
STREET DUEL AT ALBION
Man and Woman Exchange Shots Without
Fatalities.
TROUBLE ORIGINATES FROM LAWSUIT
wife of Adam Patterson Shoots
George ThomPsoz, who Returns
Fire-Thompson ana . By-
Islander Are wounded.

ALBION, Neb., March 20.-(special Tele.
gram)-Mrs. Adam John Patterson Of Dub
lin precinct this afternoon shot George
Thompson, hitting him twice, once in the
arm and once In the leg, neither wound
being Of a serious nature. George Thomp-
son returned the IRE, one bullet grazing
Mrs. Patterson's cheek, the other hitting
q bystander, a drayman, Forey, In the foot,
making an ugly wound. Mrs. Patterson
nred three shots and Thompson two. Mrs.
Patterson ran at the third shot, goine
toward the courthouse, and meeting the
clerk Of the district court. Fred Mack,
handed him her revolver. asked for the
sheriff. save herself up and was placed
under arrest. Thompson at this hour lie in
charge Of an ofhcer.
The cause Of the shooting was because Of
a case now on trial In the district court,
IN which Adam John Patterson sued George
Thompson for damages because Of alleged
assault committed some years ago upon
Mrs. Patterson. At the time Of the shoot
ing the case was In the hands Of the jury.
which has not at this hour reported.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-21
DEMAND ON TURKEY NOT MADE
Request for Reimbursement Of stone
Ransom EmphaticaIly Denied
nj Washington.

WASHINGTON. March 2o.-The persistent
circulation Of reports that the United States
has made a demand on Turkey for reim-
bursement Of the money expended in the
ransom Of Miss Stone is causing a good
deal OF annoyance to the ~ofHciaIs Of that
department.
1t can be stated as a fact that the State
department has made no such demand on
Turkey and consequently the Turkish gov
eminent has not fatly refused to pay. As
already stated, Mr.. Fleishman some time
ago lodged caveats with the Turkish and
Bulgarian governments. saving the right
Of the United States government to prefer
a demand for reparation and reimbursement
In the Stone case when 1t was able to hx
the responsibility for the abduction. Up
to this time the oficial reports from Min
lister Freshman supplemented BY verbal re-
ports from Spencer Eddy. have not put the
State department in possession Of SUFFICIENT
facts to determine this question of fespon-
sibility.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-21
DOUBLE TRACK IN WYOMING
Union Pacinc May Lay econd Set OF
EaiIs Between Cheyenne

CHEYENNE, Wyo, March 2o.-(SpeciaI.)
"A report is In circulation here to the
effect that the Union Pacific will double
track it's line between Cheyenne and
Archer, ga miles east Of here. This dis
trict is on what is known as richer hill,
one Of the most dificult and most expen-
sive pieces OF track between Omaha and
Ogden to operate. All eastbound freight
trains that are loaded to their full ton
mage are compelled to double at least
once and often several times to get over
the summit, and this is expensive and the
doubling" frequently causes serious de-
lays to trafic.
Surveys were made for a cutoff between
Archer and Cheyenne a year ago. but 1t is
said that the Union Pacific is not yet
ready to build the new line and will put
In q second track On tho old line at once
In order TO relieve the, situation tempo
Hrily. For several years steam shovsls
were at work on the summit Of the hill
cutting 1t down and while the grade was
reduced to q considerable extent 1t was
found that this method OF tightening the
tasks Of the locomotives was altogether too
expensive.
Well-informed railroad men believe that
work on the double-track will be begun
early next month and pushed to speedy
completion.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-21
DocKERY ADDS STATE W
Governor of Missouri Increases Ran
som for Missing COunciIman
Accused of Bribery.

ST. LOUIS. March 2o.-Councilman
Charles Kratz. indicted for bribery, APP
peared in court today and expressed his
willingness to give increased surety for his
appearance In court for trial.
Yesterday Circuit Attorney Folk asked
Judge Ryan to increase from $1,000 to $40,
900 the bonds of Henry I~colaus. Julius Leh-
mann, Henry Faulkner. Charles Kratz,
Robert NJ. Snyder and George ]. Kobush,
under indictment for bribery or perjury In
connection with the Central Traction, SUI
burban and garbage deals and the court as
scented.
The case of John X. Murrell, member OF
the house Of delegates. whose ~nonappear-
ance for trial on the charge Of bribery has
resulted In a reward Of $500 being offered
for his apprehension, was today postponed
until August 1. Governor Dockery today
offered a additional reward of $500 for
Murrell's arrest.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-21
SOUTH DAKOTA REPUBLICANS
State COMMITTEES Calls oOuvsntiOn ~
Fourth Of June In Sioux FallG,
WILL ENDORSE CANDIDATE FOR SENATOR
MeetiRg 81 state League Of Rspub-
lican Clubs Scheduled for the
same Time and PIaee-Ratio
OF RepresentatiOn.

SIOUX FALLS, S. D.. March 20.-(spe-
cial Telegram.)-At a meeting here tonight
Of the REPUBLICAN state committee at which
Chairman Frank Crane presided Sioux Falls
was selected as the place and June 4 as the
date for holding . convention for the nomi-
nation Of a congressional and state ticket.
The committee fixed one delegate for each
nifty votes cast for Governor Herreid two
years ago. which will give q total repre-
sentation Of 1,12s in the convention.
A resolution was adopted that the state
convention endorse q candidate for United
States senator.
A meeting Of the League Of Republican
clubs was also set for June 4 at Sioux
Falls.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-21
south Dakota Corporations.

PIERRE. s. D.. March 2O.-(special.)-
The following articles Of Incorporation have
been filed:
Sioux Falls Pressed Brick company al
Sioux Falls, with a capital of $4,000. In.
generators, e. L. Smith, s. L. Tate, r. A
George Walters Mining and Milling com.
RSony ,n at Hill CITY With a capital OF $500;
Waller, George Balm, Frank Ballou, A. X
citizens Bank Of Bonesteel at Bonesteel
with a capital OF $4,000. Incorporators
II. r. Kenaston, w. A. Leach, c. A. John.
Odds Indicator company at Chamber.
lain, with a capital Of 100000. incor.
porators, David ". Monroe, Robert ]. Sui
Thomas p. WitheTs. ". II. Hsnco wltner
Moman's Auditorium company at Pierre,
With a capital Of $4,000, ~Incorporators, J.
Interstate Medical company at Sioux
Falls. with a capital of 100000. Incor-
porators, Samuel F. Strong, ]. c. Bryant.
Keystone Hydraulic Mining mpa at
iankton with a capital Of 100000. In
eorporators' Z. M. Board, l.. A. Day, l. ".
a; B.. Bullock Fruit company at Sioux
p palas; WITH a cfEP n1idcS Of $4,000 InooE-
Mccallom shoe company at Sioux Falls,
y: Mccaiiom. II. {. Caldwell 9. s. 6.
-Dakota CITY Cemetery association at
Parkston, Trustees, F. d. Simmons, John
Fish, John c. Davis, J. d. WEIGH, A. /.
Benson.
National Oil Marketing company at Sioux
Fails. with a capital of $50 900. Incor-
porators, Charles 9. Buell., David B. Klink,
David 7. Alexander, J. w. Boyce. r. H.
Pittsburg Investment company at Sioux
Fails, with a capital of $4,000. Incor-
porators, WILDER 8. Hoyt, Isaac N. Lear,
Oscar Nelson.
Trip Reduction company at Mitchell.
c. L. Trip. C. w. Strong, R. NJ. J. Tall
Guarantee Collection company al Yank-
ton. with a capital of $1,000. Incorpora-
tors Robert j. Byron, A. B.. Byron, 1. w.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-21

are requested to be at the factory promptly
at 1880 O'Clock.
THE Writer OF One Hymn will be the
subject for Sunday afternoons gospel
association rooms, Mrs. S. r. Towne to
lead. Mrs A. p. Ely will sing Crossing
the Bar" Next week the association will
hold some special noon meetings with refer
cree to the Easter season. On Tuesday
there will be a song service lead by Mrs.
Byers; on Thursday Mrs. Hartford will
teach the Sunday school lesson in the par
Tors instead Of the gymnasium and there will
be special music. The leader for Fridays
meeting will be announced later. The at
tendance at the noon rest aud lunch for
last month was $3.50.
Mrs. Thomas Creigh will review the books
Of Ralph Connor at the meeting Of the Mar
garet Fuller literary Monday evening,
March "a.
On Invitation OF some OF the younger
members Of the south branch about TWEEN
ty-nve OF the girls met at the chapel Fri
day and the evening was passed very pleas
antly at games. concluding with refresh
ments. These informal social occasions
have become a feature Of the branch work,
and are especially helpful In promoting
acquaintance among the members.
The election OF omcers Of the Sunshine
club, for the second term will occur at
the meeting tomorrow evening. Every mem
Der Is requested to be present to have =
part In the business meeting.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-21
Arrested ON For9ery CHARGE.

LEAD. S. D., March 20.-(Special .)--John
H. Mclaughlin, who has been foreman Of
the Titanic Mining company. is under ar
rest for forgery. He was given checks ag-
Sregating $1,000 Saturday. to pay OF the
men at the mine. 1t is alleged he cashed
four Of the checks, amounting to 1855 .25, by
forging the names Of the men to whom they
were payable. and spent the money gam
bling. The rest Of the checks have been
recovered. The banks had refused to ac-
cept them from Mclaughlin. His father,
William Mclaughlin. was killed by a train
at Gayville two weeks ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-21
Days Of Dizziness
Come to Hundreds Of Omaha People,

There are days Of dizziness,
Spells Of headache. sideache. baekaehe.
Sometimes rheumatic pains.
Often urinary disorders.
All tell you plainly the kidneys are sick.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure all kidney Ills,
Mrs. o. A. Earl OF i20Sh South Eleventh
street. says; "Doan's Kidney Pills cured
me of trouble with my back. which both
sred me for two years. I tried different
remedies, but none gave me relief until ]
procured Doan's Kidney Pills at Kuhn a
Co.'S drug store. corner 18th and Douglas
streets Before I took all Of one box ! was
relieved and in a short time cured. They
are a grand remedy and you are at liberty
to use my name for publication"
For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents.
Foster Mtlburn Co.. Buffalo. N. Y, sole
agents for the United States.
Remembers the name Doan's and take nc
Substitut&
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-21
NO CASE AGAINST HUSBAND
Evidence Fails to Establish Guilt of
Man Accused of wife's
Murder.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, March 20.-wiI-
liam X. Klump, arrested and held in Gus
tody on suspicion of completely In the muir
der Of his wife. who died from poison taken
in a headache powder, at Lowell, two weeks
ago, was released today. no case having
been made against him.. The oficials are
convinced that the woman was murdered,
but they failed TO connect the husband with
her death.
ANNA Dhtel, q young woman 'of this city,
he'd Q narrow escape from, death from TAX
Ing a sample headache powder, but IL out
Of danger.