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Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-22

to declare war as soon as it receives
intimation of such an act.''
Many Americans claim advance.
ment in civilization on account of
their abolishing slavery, yet the abo-
lition of slavery by Mexico preceded
that of the United States by 35 years.
In 1861 Mexico became greatly en-
barassed, partly through her war
with the United States. Her indebted
ness having matured, she suspended
payments to all foreign countries;
thereupon England, France and Spain
united for the purpose of obtaining
satisfaction. Mexico was invaded,
and terms satisfactory to England
and Spain were agreed upon. France
declined to ratify the agreement and
declared war. After subjugating sew
eraI states Napoleon ILL.,, in 1864, in
duced Maximilian, archduke of Aus
tria, to become emperor of Mexico,
One of his first acts was to decree
that all who adhered to the republic
should be put to death, and many
were shot and others imprisoned.
This act sealed the emperor's doom
Little did Maximilian know that no
people loved liberty more and feared
death less than did the masses of the
Mexicans. The republicans united
and defeated the emperor's army in
several hard fought battles. Maxi
milan was. taken prisoner and shot
on June Is, 1867.
Through various authentic sources
I estimate that during Mexicos revo-
lutionary war of Is years and her nu-
merous internal wars, together with
her American and French wars, near
ly 100000 of her citizens were slain,
and not less than 100000 of those
were non-combatants. For instance,
the Spanish general, Coliejo, slaugh-
tered over 1000 fleeing citizens of
Quautia in one day, all unarmed and
mostly non-combatants.
There is not a shadow of doubt but
that usurpation by the military has
been the bane of Mexico, retarding its
prosperity and impairing its happi-
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-22

In several of the Mexican battles
with the United States, Santa Anna,
the Napoleon of the new world, the
maker and deposer of presidents, was
in command. He entered public life
when % years of age, and died in the
City of Mexico in his s4th year.
The masses of the Americans, judg-
ing from past and present actions,
do not fully appreciate the real value
of the commerce and markets of
Mexico, and the necessity of amic-
able relations and fair dealing to reap
the benefit And many Americans, not
lacking in goodness of heart, but de-
ficient in proper knowledge of the
Mexicans, write them down as ignor-
ant. Never was there a greater err
ror Mexico has had her diplomats
her Websters, Clays, Bentons, and
Blaines-in her Lanzas, Peny Pena,
Bocanegra, and Almonte, and the re-
cords of her diplomacy, now within
the archives at Washington, bear the
stamp of equality with, if not of SUI
periority over those of Calhoun, Bu-
chanan, Donaldson, and Sliddel, all of
which were great actors in this trag-
edy.
As evidence of diplomatic ability,
quote the following passage from the
declaration of Mr.. Bocanegra, the
Mexican minister of foreign relations,
addressed to Waddy Thompson, our
Minister in Mexico, Aug. %, 1913, on
the annexation question, in which Mr.
Bocanegra says:
And if a party in Texas is not en-
deavoring to effect it's incorporation
with the United States, it is from a
consciousness of their notorious in
capability to form and constitute an
independent nation, without their hay
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-22

ing changed their situation or ac-
quired any right to separate them
selves from their mother country.
His excellency, the president, resting
on this deep conviction, is obliged to
prevent aggression, unprecedented in
the annals of the world, from being
consummated; and if it be indispensa-
BILE for the Mexican nation to seek
security in its rights at the expense
of the disasters of war, it will cali up
on God, and rely on its own efforts
for the defense of its just cahse.'
A short time subsequent Gen. Al
mont, Mexico's minister at Washing
ton, addressed note to Mr.. Upshur,
secretary of state, in which the fol
lowing pessage is a portion:
'.But if, contrary to the hopes and
wishes entertained by the govern
ment of the undersigned for the pre-
servation of the good understanding
and harmony that should reign be-
tween the two neighboring and
friendly republics the United States
should, in defiance of good faith and
the principles of justice which we
have constantly proclaimed, commit
the unheard of act of violence of ap-
propriating to themselves an inter.
grant part of the Mexican territory
the undersigned, in the name of his
nation, and now for them, protests
in the most solemn manner against
such an aggression; and he moreover
declares, by express order of his gov
ernment, that no sanction being given
by the executive of the union to the
incorporation of Texas into the
United States he will consider his
mission ended, seeing that, as the
secretary of state viii have learned
the Mexican government is resolved
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-22

ness as nation. The writer has not
ed her prosperity and adversities
since 1880, and should have knowledge
of results. But if there is any virtue
in a nation being exempt from blood
shed and broils, it is virtue that the
United States cannot claim to pos
sess, as each passing year plainly
shows; yet the very actors of those
horrors cry "Butchersl" and point an
indignant finger at Mexico.
The New Orleans Times-Democrat
of May IA, 1898, now before me, in
publishing occurrences of half cen
tury back, in a portion of its article
says: There is now on a short visit
to our city gentleman who 80 years
ago constructed many of the most
prominent buildings of our city. a. c.
Fulton, now hale and hearty, although
he is over 73 years of age, is on his
way to Texas and Mexico to look over
the battlefields. In 1s33-34 he put up
on the site of the ST. James hotel the
well-known resort of those days, the
Banks Arcade, portion of which is
now being removed, after half a cen
tury, to make way for the new Prod
uce Exchange.
SIN 1885 Santa Anna, then dictator
of Mexico, having imprisoned in the
City of Mexico the representatives OF
the then Mexican state of Texas, is
sued his pronunciamento requiring
all Americans to leave that state un-
der penalty if they were found within
its limits. Mr.. Fulton espoused the
cause of Texas, and through the city
papers, here, on the 18th of October,
1885, called upon the citizens to as
semble and take action in behalf OF
the oppressed Texans. A corps of $50
volunteers was raised and they were
armed by the wealthy citizens of New
Orleans.
They embarked Immediately for
Texas, and soon participated in the
battle of the Mission and the storm
ing and capture of the fortified city
of San Antonio de Baxar, which end
ed the campaign of 1885. He then
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-22

rousing way, and is sure to leave a
glowing trail behind it when it starts
on a four months tour Nov. 20. The
Studebaker engagement ends on that
date and it will go down in Chicago
theatrical history as one of the most
noteworthy events of many seasons.
The reign of the Prince has been one
fo uninterrupted success. Crowded
houses have been the rule at each per-
formance and Studebaker records
have been shattered on several oc-
casions. Following the prince of
Pilsen" the Castle Square Opera COM
pany goes to the Studebaker for an
engagement of eight weeks of grand
opera in English. The company is
under the direction of Henry w. Saw
age, and will present repertoire of
standard operas, including Faust"
Carmen" 'Lohengrin," ''1l Trova-
tore" Aida" Martha" ''The Lii of
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-22

built number of large stores, in
cluding the Thayer and Twitchell
block on Poydras street, between
Magazine and Camp streets. He, with
Joseph Baldwin, the brother of Re
corder Baldwin, well-known in earlier
days here, built an addition to the st.
Mary market and erected the Poy-
dras market. After losing consid-
cradle sum on a cotton press on ac-
count of panic, he put up the gran
ite building, No. Ill Canal street, and
in 1S41 he built for Jacob L Florance
No. 112 Canal street, and Nos. S, 10,
12 and II st. Charles street; in 1912,
for Mr.. Florance, Paul Tulane and
Mr. Pelia, he built block of build
ings on the triangle of Canal and
Tchoupitoulas streets. Mr.. Fulton's
account of the extent of the city half
a century ago is very interesting"
| recorded from my diary some of
Mexico's early presidents; | will here
record those of later years, together
with the date of their election: Gen.
Comonfort, elected in 1857; Don Ben
ito Juarez. 1858; Don Sebastian Ler-
do, 1872; Gen. Porfirio Diaz, 1875;
Icn. ioao- Ncll- 1901
Gen. Diaz, 1sss, and twice elected in
succession since that date. He is
considered to be one of Mexico's best
and wisest presidents. President Ju-
arez was of Indian parentage. of un-
mixed blood, and a man of talent and
bravery.
Ny object in Mexico was to procure
not less than $4,000 soldiers. by per-
mission of the Mexican authorities,
to invade and give freedom to the
people of an island, At that day 50.-
600 brave men could have been pro-
cured for good cause, but consent
to muster them i'm and ship them
from a Mexican port could not. Re
specting the mastering in of troops. l
called on the United States minister
plenipotentiary and envoy extraor-
binary, Philip II. Morgan, who with
e,onffnued or, Twelfth page
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-22

luncheon ana since ounces Keep welT
one may enjoy them often until almost
Christmas time. Core and pair eight
ripe, juicy ounces. Core before pairing
that the fruit may keep its shape. Put
them into q buttered baking dish, flI
cavities with sugar, sprinkle what re-
mains of three-quarters of cupful of
sugar over them and add one and a
half cupfuls of water. Cover and bake
until soft in a moderate oven, basting
often with the sirup in the dish.
Ounces require q long time for cook
ing. Serve them hot with butter and
sugar.-Good Housekeeping.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-22
q ATTRACTIONS AT The THEATRE. "a 7

'sLoyers' Lane is beautiful play,
and Manager William A. Brady stages
it as it should be, but the company
that appeared at the Illinois last
night, with few exceptions, was far
below what was looked for However.
the play seemed to give satisfaction.
\ pleasing feature was the appear
ance of a number of Rock Island
children in the school scene.
''The Village Postmaster, the sue
cessful New England play which had
a triumphal run of 227 nights in New
York, 100 nights in Boston, and has
just finished successful run of 125
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-22

Killarney" bohemian Girl" One of
the novelties of the engagement will
be the presentation for the first time
in English of Puccini's "Tosca." an
adaptation of Sardou's La Tosca.'
which has proved one of the musical
sensations of the old world. The cast
includes all of the old Castle Square
favorites, among them being Ade-
laide Norwood, Gertrude Rennyson,
Marion Ivell. Joseph Sheehan, Win
fred Golf, William PAUL, Frances Car
rier, j. Frances Boyle, Parker
Coombs, Ethel Huston DuFre and
Maude Ramsey. Little need be said
in commendation of this strong COM
pany of American singers for the
Castle Square enterprise is easily re-
cognized as the foremost aggregation
of English grand opera singers in
the English speaking world.
Baked Ounces.
Raked QuinceS are excellent for
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-22

nights. in Chicago, will be seen4in this
city at the Illinois Sunday evening.
The drama will be given here in all
respects identically as during its New
York and Chicago series of perform
ances with the same special scenery
and properties. The consensus of
metropolitan opinion is that nothing
more sweetly tender, nor more sin
cerely pathetic, more brightly inter-
spersed with the elements of true
comedy has been seen upon the stage.
'.The Village Postmaster" is full of
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-22

productions of this play, under the di-
reetion of jules Murry. With Lewis
Morrison himself as Mephisto, a good
production is guaranteed, With a
new prologue employing seventeen
exquisitely painted scenes, an invisi-
bic choir and a display of electrical
effects, centering into one pure white
ray resting on the gates of heaven,
throned by the heavenly host, and a
dozen other novel and startling eff
fects, the production is bound scenic
ally and in point of acting to be the
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-22
Little Pear Puddings

Individual pear puddings may be-
easily and quickly prepared by this rec
ipe: Wash and core large pears. put
them in a shallow baking pan and set
in a steamer. When they are ten
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-22
What to Do Until the Doctor Arrives.

''One of my children was taken with
cramp collie and suffered severely"
says S. B. Elzee, of Monett, Mo. Il
telephoned for a doctor, then gave a
dose of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy, and a few
minutes later a second dose. Before
the doctor came the child was reliey-
ed" For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-22

der, take out ana Ill each pear WITH
chopped preserved ginger and its sirup.
Arrange them in q dish, sift sugar over
them and cover each with a stiff me-
ringue. Set in the oven to brown, and
serve
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-22

with a girl friend, discovers him in
the act of giving breakfast to two
music hall girls, planned by the
duke. who takes this means of testing
his wife's love through her jealousy.
having telegraphed her to come on to
New Haven. Complications follow, and
the third and last act sees the whole
party aboard Ridgeway's yacht the
"Coryphees, where the obstinate
brother, hoping to avert what he
thinks will be u scandal, consents to
marriage, which is promptly per-
formed by the Clergyman who per-
formed the first ceremony and who
is in the secret. Into this running
plot there has been worked an abun-
dance of bright dialogue of that quick
clean, American kind that fairly bub-
bles over with mirth and good humor.
James Shesgreen and John b. Rey-
nolds, who are managing the tour of
"'On the Quiet are experienced man
ayers and have surrounded Mr.. Ross
with the following players: Charles B.
Poor. Charles G.. Stevens, James Man
ley. Lloyd III. Patterson, f. Newton
Lindo. Lucille Num-. Gertrade Dalton,
Baggo Conklin, Helen Mills, Besse
Stephenson, Joseph Woodburn and the
Japansese actor, Sachiro Oida.
Katherine Willard in ''The Power
Behind the Throne which Will be
presented to the theater-goers of this
city Thanksgiving matinee and night,
comes heralded with everything in
her favor. Wherever she has appear
ed critics are unanimous in their
praise of her ability. The rise of this
charming actress in the profession
has been remarkable. Four years ago
a member of the late Augustin Daly's
company, she has through conscient-
ious work and never-tiring energy,
forced her way to the front in such
a manner as to make those who have
followed her career open their eyes
in wonderment. Her performance of
Asia" in ''The Power Behind the
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-22

81 owe my whole life to Burdock
Blood Bitters. Scrofulous sores cover
ed my body. seemed beyond cure. b.
B. B. has made me a perfectly well
woman" Mrs. Charles Hutton, Ber-
vile, Mich.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-22

Richards q Pringle's famous Geor-
gia minstrels viii be the attraction at
the Illinois next Friday evening. As
it is some months since black face
artists appeared on local stage, it is
not improbable that night of min
strelsy will be enjoyed. The Richard
& Pringle organization has made sew
eral visits to Rock Island in the past,
and has generally made good i'm
preston. 1t is said to be as strong
as ever, many of the old favorites
having been retained and number of
new first class men having been add
ed. The music and ginging is report
ed good, and the specialties are up
to-date and new.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-22

Throne" gives her every opportunity
to display her brilIiancy as an actress.
She Is supported by Edward {. Whites
excellent company of 25 people, of
which Wright Lorimer is the leading
man, and production complete in
regards to scenery and costumes.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-22

human nature and heart interest.
with pretty love story running
through it. The Chicago Inter-Ocean
of May 20 said: 1T is better than all
other country plays put togeth-
er." A complete and most effective
production of this play will be given
here. z.
Lewis Morrison, famous all over the
country for the subtlest and finest
exposition of satan the modern stage
has shown, will himself appear at the
Illinois Monday as Mephisto, in
Faust" with cast and scenery
which surpasses those OF all previous
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-22
RECOLLECTIONS OF PIONEER

Have Been Crowded Into the Re
of A. G. Fulton.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-22

finest ever staged of this particular
play. The cleverest scenic artists
and electricians of New ork had
carte blanche. No expense was spar
ed and the brilliant display in the
garden scene is surpassed only by the
startling pyrotechnical display on the
brocken scene which in lurid blaze
and flame effects is strongly in con-
trast to the exquisite beauty of the
final apotheosis of the hapless Mar
guerite. The subtlety and bitterness,
the tremendous defamation and the
merciless gliding mockery of this in
sidious character as delineated by
Lewis Morrison have placed him on a
pinnacle above all imitators and es-
tablished his claim to the fame he en-
joys as the finest Mephisto in the
world.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-22

Augustus Thomas most successful
comedy with Thomas w. Ross, the
light comedian, and an excellent com
pany, will appear Tuesday evening at
the Illinois. The play is one of the
brightest efforts of IT'S prolific author.
1t is said to have been originally in
tended for Nat Goodwin, and it is
also said that the author based his
plot on a true incident in the million
aire-student-life of Yale college.
Certain it is that the comedy. which
is in three acts, is a scintillating re-
fieX of the scenes it depicts. The storY
briefly recites how a typical young
American who had gone rather
swift pace had been expelled from
college, loves girl who has inherited
money. The girls brother has foolish
notions (since his other sister has
married a duke), about marrying her
to a title. He opposes the Yale stu
dent, but finally compromises on the
condition that the lover, young Ridge
way, played by Mr.. Ross, goes back
to college, and makes name for
himself, etc. Ridgeway and the girl,
however, marry secretly, determined
to keep ''it quiet" She later visits
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-22

These are farewell weeks for the
prince of Pilsen'' at the Studebaker
theatre, Chicago. The phenomenally
successful comedy bearing the cre-
ative stamp of Frank Pixley and Gus
tave Luders of King Dodo" fame is
rounding out its ten weeks career in
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-22

Baked Ounces.
Baked ounces are excellent for
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-22

Subscribe for The Argus.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-22

y complicated comedy with bright
and amusing situations is "A Foxy
Boy" which comes to the Illinois
next Saturday. Its plot is unique in
the extreme, abounding with clever
situations cleverly interviewer. 1t is
tuned to bright and catchy music,
and timed to the patter of exception
ally clever dances. The company in
terpreting the play is made up of
comedians and condolences of eX-
ceptional ability. each and every one
contributing his or her share to
the play, making on the whole com
bination tending TO assure a merit
curious evenings entertainment.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-22

contlnuea On Twelfth Page.
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night, was plainly seentrom the VII

night, was plainly seenfrom the vii
lage.
Mr. and Mrs w. J. Beehler returned
from their wedding trip on Wednesday
of last week. They will occupy the
Fred Bennett place on the corner, max
ing it their home for the present.
It is reported on good authority that the
q suitable opportunity offer.
There will be a business meeting of the
guild at the home of Mrs F. Fl. Beers on FRI
Homer Merwin still continues in about the
same critical condition he has been in fol
several weeks.
Willie Blackman is home from the Moody
school for boys at Mt Hermon, from which he
recently graduated.
O. s. Williams and Charles Hatch are or
jury duty in Bridgeport in the criminal court
Many people in the Center are getting quite
nervous over SO much hastings as many OF thu
| blasts are not properly covered and the rocks
| fly around quite freely.
The comedy by New York talent was
q decided success, About $40 goes In
| to the Village improvement society s
!. treasury after all expenses are paid.
| Mrs DIR Stone Of New York City was
the guest of Miss Gaia Aarup, last
"Wednesday. Mrs Stone is pupil O.
/ Miss Aarup's and may spend the sum
mer here.
The mumps have finally reached tn
Center and Josephine Smith, Eddie
Anderson, Lillianand Robert Pinckne,
are the present victims.
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Z the :entAft alnmsRllt giaeSh. bye tths
students HH6f-:1C olHR Mhbfa. prepafatosy
school, LAST MeHk, was al thatneohlH De
desired land very '>nniuEh obettef than
was anticipated: :hThere was VERY
pleasant surprise insx6rg f6tpArs towns,
our home M Tale G T RS bad hotsfaEean
into account the effeetsI nfIEwoyearS;
study and literary 'enhVirohment, aid
what culture can do t62rdeve1op what
there is in young man. Perhaps it
would be i1yidippa sq gdiscriminate
where all acted their parts so we'll but
we cannot fofbear TO say Gerald Cur
tiss not only did great honor to the
el4h,butt to the town by The Hianner
ID which he took lthepart assignee,
they game out for good time md Htasd,
ii. = They were, fngu0d phitsandWare
GREETED by. a very full house, who met
Them ip the same spirit it's Seldom
any; elterta lmcnt, gives such good
satisfaction ITO both sperformers' land
audience, The party; which consisted OF IL.
se'p'S w. not ~" '5scncH1s1st;
SLIGHT HINT, TO = NJ scAoo1 CON.
The Main stfset' 81 ,1 llis e looks
very Fresh and beautiful With the yards
Which the :schodl ehildrse a pat ia
shape on >Afbbr "day, ,1n'fhefe, Is only
one thing TO mar The RAMtXX, and That
dis the schoolh6 tise stApIss,ssyS hhtSh Would
be a disgrace to any It6wB,S aid it would
s msae tSat sftf dt rs So 4at atN
ones, there IS 10 reason why the TEACHER:
should be Obliged 60 litt pail and wa tor
four or Ave feet Is T g!et Into the
school room when a postal, costing, one
cent would be all the expense to the
committee in! ordering r. iElg the LUMBER.
1t is expected noH"n,t tie GEapga.Mill
soon g1vesV 1.-THE Break aa)ps'' tnf2 'Gthe Metnop
pol1tan Opera hodse at al early date. -
p The fire in New Milford, Monday
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ANARROw ESCAPE FROM A FIRE.

: ANARROw ESCAPE FROM FIRE.
When John Myers opened his black
smith shop on: Wednesday morning he
found his anvil block and some of the
floor sleepers burned to a coal. But
there was no blaze and with a little
help from the neighbors the fire was
soon extinguished. The damage was
small. : s,4e-- 81 ~-
Mrs Daniel Wood of Redding spent
Thursday night with her mother, Mrs
Rachel Knapp.
Miss Charlotte Knapp of New York
is spending few days with her moth.
er, Mrs Rachel Knapp.
Isaac Leach has returned to his
brothers, H. o. Leach's, tostay spell.
Two persons united with the Congre-
gational church on Sunday,
I. S, Knapp has sold one of his young
horses to a Danbury party.
"A, Cotrell has moved into the Bar.
ney McNally place at Balls Pond.
Rev G. B, Mclean took a trip to his
home in Cobalt on Monday.
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