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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-26

Erie, Pa, June 2G.-FOr the third
time in twenty years Ex-Governor Rob
ert Pattison, of Philadelphia. was NOM
mated for governor of Pennsylvania
yesterday by the Democratic state CON
ventiOn George w. Guthrie. of Pitts
burg. was the unanimous choice of the
convention for lieutenant governor;
James Nolan. of Reading. was nomi-
mated by acclamation for secretary of
internal affairs. The platform makes
no reference to national questions.
which indicates that the campaign will
be made strictly on state issues. Pat
tiSOn appeared before the convention
and made Il brief speech of accept
ance. The real contest in the conven-
ton was on the question of the rep
reSentatiOn from Philadelphia.
Sixty delegates We're elected. but
State Chairman Greasy ruled that the
county was entitled to only twenty
nine. The committees ruling was suS-
tained by the credentials committee,
and also by the convention. During the
debate on this question the spectators
in the galleries interrupted John NJ.
Garman. of LuZerne. with Kisses and
jeers. The police were called in by
the Sergeant-at-armS to restore order.
With the exception of these. all the
Philadelphia delegates voted for eX
Representative Kerr. of CIearfield. and
left the hall after PattiSon's nomina-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-26

Sioux City. Ia, June 26.-RepOrts
of cyclone which swept over south
eastern South Dakota and northwest
ern Iowa Tuesday night are slow in
coming in owing to breaking of wires.
1t is reported that several lives We're
lost at Hudson. $. D., but this has not
been verified. At Tyndall. =. D.. con
siderable damage was done to small
buildings and shade trees. At Sioux
Center. Ia. the loss will be nearly
$4,000 The Dutch Reformed church
was wrecked. and the hardware store
of Sneller * johnson was blown to
pieces.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-26

London. June 2G.-The following
bulletin was posted at Buckingham
palace ut 1852 y. IN. yesterday: The
king continues 10 make satisfactory
progress" 1t was signed by Treves.
I-aking and Barlow
London. June 2G.-The following
amended bulletin was issued after II
p. III. yesterday: The king continues
to make satisfactory progress. He
slept some hours during the day. He
complains very little of discomfort and
Is more cheerful. The wound is doing
well" This has the same signatures.
London. June 26.-King Edwards
condition last night was even more
satisfactory than was indicated 10y the
IL 90 p. III. bulletin. He had made a
decided Improvement. and the feeling
at Buckingham palace was very hope
full. His majesty was able to take
nOurishmcnt, he had scrambled eggs
and little hook and soda last even
ing. and with his own hands ne opened
several kilograms The bulletin issued
at IL p. IN. was regarded as intense
" satisfactory. This bulletin was gen
orally taken as being the first occasion
upon which the kings doctors have
allowed themselves to express. even
TO Il small degree. the hopeful feelings
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-26
Six Prisoner. Break Jail.

OcOntO. Wis, June 26.-SiX prison
ers. charged with robbery. broke Jail
Tuesday. They made their escape
through hole drilled through solid
brick wall. They gave their names as
John Lake, Thomas Ward. James
Scott. Ed Hogan. +. +. Mccormick and
James Hoy. Two of the men have
since been identified as Dad Flynn
and Lefty Fitzgerald. who We're ar
rested this spring on n charge of rob-
bing a pOstOfiice i'm Rock county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-26
Most DnstardIY Kerencc.

Marion. Ind. June 2G.-Wade Muir
ply. an oil well driller of this city
who had smallpox. escaped quarantine
and went to the home of his brother
in-law. Noah KrepS. near BlufftOn,
against whom he had Il grievance, eX-
posed the family to the disease, and
then went to Van Buren,. where he was
cared for by health officers. Six of the
Kreps family and three members of
the family of James Murphy. a neigh
Dor. now have the disease and are in
quarantine
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-26
TOHIS ALMA MATER
President Roosevelt Gives His
Administration a Little
Boost
BY PRAIsING HIS sUBoRDINATEs
Seeks, Too, to Draw Contrast Be-
tween a Republic and a Mon
arch I'm Gratitude.

Cambridge, Mass, June 26.-Uora-
mencement at Harvard university was
of unusual interest yesterday because
of the presence of President Roosevelt
a graduate of Harvard, class of 1880,
who received the honorary degree of
Ii. ID. There were other notable
guests who also received the degree
of Ii. D., the Rev. Edward Everett
Hale, ID. D.. of Boston, and many grad
yates who have brought honor to their
university. As a precaution for the
safety of President Roosevelt, the col
lege yard. usually open to all, was en-
closed by Il fence, and only holders of
degrees, officers, students and guests
were admitted, and these by tickets
only. No ladies were admitted inside
the yard. and even students residing
in the yard needed tickets for admiS-
sion. The weather was delightful.
Signal of the Presidents Coming.
The president and Governor Crane
reached Harvard just before 10 Il. III.
Their coming was signalled by the
sounding of the bugle. as the cavalry
formed ut attention while thepTesident
alighted. The candidates for degrees,
in black gowns with simple distin-
partments. were assembled in the yard,
and the officers of instruction and gov
ernment were waiting in Massachu-
sets hall. The visitors We're escorted
to Massachusetts hall, where they were
presented to President Eliot. At 10
a. III. preceded by the senior class and
the graduate marshal. President Eliot
led the procession of fellows, over
seers, state dignitaries, faculty, in
vited guests and alumni to Sanders
theater. where the graduating eXer-
cises Were held.
Distinguished Men HonOred.
After the addresses by the COM
mencement speakers the honorary de-
grees We're conferred by President
Eliot as follows: Doctor of laws
Thomas jefferson Coolidge. lately min
lister to the French republic; Addison
Brown, United States judge. New
York: John Hay, "by force of just and
liberal thinking the most successful
diplOmatist now living" Theodore
Roosevelt. president of the United
States, from his youth a member of
this society of scholars, now in his
prime, a true type of the sturdy gen
ueman and the high-minded public
servant in n democracy" After the
degree ceremonies President Roosevelt
and Governor Crane We're driven TO the
home of President Eliot
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-26
STIRSPALACE
Spain's Royal Home is
Shaken by Powder
Explosion.
TWO KILLED, Ia HURT
Scores of Houses Dam
aged---EnCanpment
Accident.

Madrid. June 26.-A gunpowder
magazine at the encampment of Car
abanchel. five miles from here, eX-
ploded this morning.
Two men were killed and II injur=
ed. Scores of houses were damaged
and the doors of the royal palace
were thrown open by the force of the
explosion and many windows smash
ed.
King to the Scene.
The king, accompanied by members
of his household, Joined the crowd
which hurried to the scene in order
to ascertain the exact damage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-26
Minnesota Democrats for Bryan.

Minneapolis, Mimi, June 26.-The
Democratic state convention yesterday
reatfirmed faith in the Kansas City
platform, expressed admiration for
William Jennings Bryan, and nOmi-
mated the following state ticket: Gov
ernor, L. y. RoSing. Cannon Falls;
lieutenant governor, Robert \. Smith,
st. Paul; secretary of state, SpurgeOn
Odell, Marshall: auditor. Albert q.
Leick. OwatOnna: attorney general,
Frank d. Larabee. Minneapolis; treas
urer, Joseph NJ. Myers, Little Falls.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-26
FOR DEFICIENCIES
Congress Passes Bill Which Helps
Out Exposition Shortages
and Other Things.

Washington. June 26.-The senate
today passed the general deficiency
bill. including appropriations for the
Buffalo and Charleston exposition
deficiencies and $4,000 TO cover all
unpaid expenses incurred on account
OF the illness and death of President
Mckinley. The conference report on
the canal bill was adopted. The bill
now goes to the president.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-26
TWISTERS AT WORK
Damage From Storm in Ohio, Iowa
and Minne-
sofa.

Marietta. Ohio, June 26.-In tor
nado last night William Severns was
killed, Mrs. John Drayer, Mrs. Styer
and John Bay dangerously injured.
The loss to this city is over half a
million.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-26

Sioux Falls. s. D.. June 26.-NoaIly
evefy building i'm the village of Vi
borg was damaged in Il wind storm.
The wild carried Il barn forty feet
into the air and over Il corn crib with
out damaging the latter. The crops
over wide territory adjacent to vi
borg were ruined. Several members
of family named Erickson were in
jured. but none fatally.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-26
YALE DEFEATED BY
HARVARD IN BOAT RACE

New London. June 26.-The four
Dared race. two miles, between Har-
ward and Yale, was won by Harvard
by three lengths. Time-11:17.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-26

ferrIng to the three men. Wood, Iart
and Root: Il can do nothing for them.
1 can show my appreciation of them
in no way, save tire wholly insufficient
one Of standing up for them and fer
their works, and that | will do" lLong
and continuous applause.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-26
Moros Are to submit.

Manila, June 26.-Lieutenant Col
onel Frank b. Baldwin. operating in
the island of Mindanao, expects the
complete submission of all the Dattos
on June %. when the murderers of the
United States soldiers and the horses
and arms of the latter will be given
up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-26
Pattison Ulges Organization.

After the nomination was made
unanimous on motion of the friends
of the defeated candidates, PattisOn
was presented to the convention hall
by committee of which eX-Lieuten-
ant Governor John Latta, of West
mOreiand, was chairman. In accept
ing the nomination PattiSon made
brief address in which he expressed
his appreciation of the honor. and
closed by saying: Let me urge upon
you the importance of thorough or
ganiZation. The people stand ready
to cooperate with you. Whatever
feelings have been excited by an hon
OrabIe competition we can well put
aside in the battle for their cause and
the restoration of the fair name of
our great commonwealth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-26
That King Edward May Survive the Illness
That Now Affects
Him.
BULLETINS ARE OF FAVORABLE NATURE
Royal Patient Able to Take Food and Open
and Read TeIe
grams.

London, June 26.-An official bull
letin on the condition of the king
was issued at 1915 this morning. 1t
read: His majesty had better
night and some refreshing sleep. He
is improved in all respects. His con-
stitutional condition is quite favora-
bic. The state of the wound is also
satisfactory"
The . o'clock bulletin read: THE
kings condition still remains salts
factory"
The 6:15 official bulletin: The
king passed good day and has tax
EN- nourishmcnt well. He is less
weak; his temperature is now nor
mall
Services In Churches.
London. June 26.-The kings prog
ress toward convalcscence occasions
the greatest satisfaction in all Off
cial circles In most of the churches
throughout the land today services
which were to commemorate the cor
onati"n of the king occurred in the
form of intercessory services. At
st. Paul's cathedral great distin-
guished gathering assembled. incIud-
ing in the audience peers, peeresses,
colonial premiers and many others of
high official standing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-26

ROOSEVELT NOMINATED FOR 1904
Missouri Republicans Declare Him the
Logical Candidate at That Time.
jefferson City, Mo-. June 26.-The
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-06-16
General Grant. Narnesake.

A number of years ago son was
horn to colorcd woman in the south,
and as he was her first she looked up
On him with pride and was much at a
loss to hhd Il name for him. Relatives
and friends. including her mistress.
We're appealed to; but. although many
names We're suggested, all were dis
cardod.
After many days Of deliberation she
said one morning to her mistress: Miss
Mary. l'ze found a name for my boy.
I'm going to name him Delicious"
"Why." said the lady. where did you
get that name!'
oh" she cried. I'm going to call
MIN that cause | want to name him
for Mr Grant
When i; Was explained to her that
the great hero was named Ulysses and
not Delicious Size was Somew hat dis.
,urbtd III mind. but Ulysses did not
please her. so the boy had to begin Efe
burtieued With the name Egbert Eu
gene. Detroit Free Press.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-06-16
William Wirt's Reform a 10 n /.

William Writ, the great lawyer. at
torney general of the United States
and T., osevutor Of Aaron Burr when he
IVES tried for treason. was stupetied
aud i,sde sensuous by Liquor At times
he lost ali self control and self respect.
On one occasion while drunk he fell in
The streets of Richmond. While lying
there asleep Miss e., the most beauti-
fui woman in the city. tC whom he was
betrothed, came along. saw him and
placed h+r handkerchief, on which was
her name over his face He wakened,
saw the name. learned the incident
and il reformed him Beverages.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-06-16
OLD TIMES IN TENNESSEE
"hen PeIts Were as Plentiful!
Pennies In the Stote

''H''N III tne state.
Probably few people know that Ii.
original name Of the state of Teunce-
see was Franklin or that In 11Ss the
salaries Of the cfIieors OF this conmor-
wealth were raid in pcIts. but the fol
loving is correct copy Of the law:
't'e il enacted Hy the general assem-
tly Of the state OF Erala.,.I. aad it is
hereby enacted hy authority of the
same, That from and after the 1st day
Of january, 11%$ the salaries of this
commonwealth he as fulIows-to wit:
HIS e&cei!eHcy thc governor per an.
nun!, loo decrshius
His honor the chief Justice, 500
GecYshiBS
TIE secretary to lis cxcellency the
governor, 800 raccoon skins.
County clerk. 3OJ beaver skins.
CLERK Of the house Of commons. 200
raccool skins
"IlSt.cc's fee f0% serving warra ut,
one miHhsLin.'
At that time the state of Franklin
extended to tie east bank of the Mis-
sissippi river. and Oh tie west bank
was that great unknowa forest region
OF Louisiana It WAS then q terra in
cagl4ita," save a few canoe landings
and Indian radtiug posts Oh the river
pal.l<s. II WAS &nown as the district
ot Louisiana and in 1890 was made
sae teilil, OF Louisiana.
Tic S!";" of I'rau!i!ia, which be
came Tennessee ii 119s. WIS almost
as litt.e hsaNa. T'Ie now -rcat city
C Memphis was a Mere trading post
and WIS EQt I8id oct as a village until
$50.
Potts We're as plentiful IN these days
IS pennies and lnueh better distributed
for p}l1fe%ee q currency and barter
Tie rioAaNfa, were perhaps as happy
aHd rs We. s.J;.tcntc0 aS is the average
citizen now. Arkansas Gazette.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-06-16
COOKING HINTS.

Don't add lard, no'asses or sugar to
bread if YOU wish to Keep We'll and Je
wholesome.
Potatoes baked thoroughly. but not
allowed to turn dark are the best to be
used for c&med potatoes.
If salad dressing curdles when being
mixed, add little cod water, stir
quickly, and it will become quite
smooth.
If tea be ground like coffee or crush
ed Immediately before boiling water is
poured upon it. it will yield nearly dou-
ble the amount Of it's exhilarating quail
tiles.
II sliced onion and carrot are COOK.
ed with veal. it will be found that the
davor Of the rather tasteless meat is
much improved. Veal outlets rely for
their flavor on the tomato sauce that
is usually served with them.
A delightful favor is sometimes CIV
en- to steak by placing it overnight in
bath Of oil and vinegar. In the morn
ing it is wiped before the broiling, but
enough of the mixture has been alb
sorhed to give it decided flavor.
If in making split pea soup teacup-
ful of whipped cream is put in the
tureen just as the soup is poured over.
the improvement in flavor of the soup
will be noticeable. This puree has
sometimes Il fat. ever watery taste
that is not at all agreeable, which the
whipped cream entirely removes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-06-16
His Scheme,

FIbert- Aren't you afraid to be SO
knowing about poker when your w.t'
is around:
Kitty Quite the contrary II is the
man who laughs the loudeSt over Il
poker Joke who knows the least about
The game Ny Wifi knGwS that, ana II
is NY cut- to be ihe i'ian who does tue
loud lau ughter. Boston transcript.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-06-16

We never heard of man who adveT
used thoroughly. carefully. persisten'
~ and regularly for whole wear, wht
Was not afterwards an advocate O.
soVertislng.-LonGon Mills, H., Tines
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-19
STATE AID APPORTIONED.
Appropriation Falls Short of Supply
ina Full Amount,

Superintendent Freeman has Just
received vouchers apportioning the
state aid to first grade, rural and
semi graded schools. Each rural
school receives. $50 and each semi
graded school SOL. The numbers of
the different rural schools in this
county participating are 8. II, 30, SO,
40, 40, 53. 30. 5S, SO. 81, ~, n, 10.
LOG, 100, 116, lis, 119, 131, lat, 100.
Semi-graded schools in the following
villages receive apportionment: Gar
den City. Vernon Center, Eagle Lake,
Madison Lake and st. Clair.
The vouchers which superintendent
Freeman has just received will be fill
ed out at once and returned to the
state auditor, who will issue warrants
payable to the treasurer of the several
districts. These warrants will likely
be in the hands of the treasurer with
in ten days.
Superintendent Freeman feels that
this is matter that the next legisla-
ture will be called upon to consider.
He believes the next Legislature
should make up the deficiency of this
year and place in the fund to be thus
apportioned sufficient sum to guar.
antee the full amount available under
the law Co each district that qualities.
Each rural school is entitled to 800
and each semi-graded school 5000
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-19

surely discovered the elixir of life. That he is
able with the aid of a mystericus compound
known only to himself, produced a result of
the years he has spent in searching for this
precious life giving boon, to cure any and every
disease that is known to the human body.
There is no doubt of the doctors earnestnesS in
making his claim and the remarkable cures
that he is daily etfecting seems to bear him out
very strongly. lis theory which he advances
is one of reason and based on sound experience
in medical practice of many ytura II costs
nothing to try his remarkable Al sir of Life.
as he calls it, for he sends it free, TO anyone
who is a sufferer, in sufficient quantities to
convince of its ability to cure. so ere is abso-
lute'y no risk to run. Some of the c7res cited
are very remarkable. and but for reliable wit
nesses would herdly be credited. The lame
have thrown away crutches and walked about
after two or three trials of the IUmedy. The
sick. given up by home doctors. have been re-
stored to their families End friends in perfect
health. Rleume tiSm, neuralgia. stomach,
heart, liver, kidney blood and skin diseases
and bladder troubles disappear as by magic
headache, backa,hes, nervousness, fevers,
consumption coughs, colds, asthma, catarrh.
bronchitis and all affections Of tie throat,
lungs or any vital organs are ca lily overcome
in spac" of time that is simply marve Gus.
Partial paralysis, locomUtor ataZia. dropsy,
govt, scTotula and piles are quicA aud per-
manently removed 1t purifeS the entire sys-
tenn, blood and tissues restores normal nerve
power circulation and state of perfect health
is produced at once. To the doctor all systems
are alike and equally affected by this great
Elixir of ii'e." send for the remedy to-day.
1t is free to every sufferer State what you
want to be cured of and the suTs remedy for
it will be sent you free by return mail.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-19
M'KINLEY is
REMEM BERED
Mankato CIergymen Pay Trih-
ute to Late President.
Anniversary Of His Death Observed In
An Appropriate Manner-The
Eloquent EuIogies.

President McKinley's memory was
httingly remembered Sunday in Man
kato churches and the ministers paid
just tribute to noble man.
AT the Presbyterian church last eve
/, mig Rev. George W, Davis delivered a
sermon on "Israel Mourns the Death
of Moses, after which he referred to
President Mckinley as follows
Exactly a year ago today Mr.. Nc
Kinley died as the result of an assas-
sins dastardly deed, and in accord
ance with a principle deeply imbedded
in human nature we meet to pay our
homage to his memory. We do so In
God house because there is no place
more fitting. A statesman of the
highest order, he was also a devout
follower of Jesus Christ. 1t was his
doctrine that inspired his noble states
manship, and enabled him to bear his
last and heaviest cross. The fact
that we have been asked to make this
day sort of anniversary of his death
shows the deep love and reverence for
him in the universal American heart.
Anniversaries of this kind are often
not inaugurated until many decades,
sometimes centuries, after the person 8
death. But in this case it begins the
very first year.
| have asked your attention to
Israel's Iamentation over Moses death
partly in justification of our act to-
night, partly because of some similari-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-19
Sick Made Well
Weak Made Strong.
Marvellous Elixir of Life Discovered
by Famous Doctor Scientist That
Cures Every Known AiIment.
Wonderful Cures Are Effected That
Seem Like Miracles Performed
The Secret of Long Life of
0lden Times Revived.

After years of patient study, and deiving into
the dusty record of the past, as well as follow
ing modern experiments in the realms of medi-
cal science, DR.. James w. Kidd, % First
National Bank building, Fort Wayne. lnp.,
makes the startling announcement that he has