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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-19
AParson's Noble Act.

81 want all the world to know
writes Rev. c. j. Budlong, of Asha-
way, r. l., what a thoroughly good
and reliable medicine 1 found in
Electric Bitters. They cured me of
jaundice and liver troubles that had
caused me great suffering for many
years. For a genuine, all-around
cure they excel anything 1 ever saw"
Electric Bitters are the surprise of
all for their wonderful work in liver,
kidney and stomach troubles. Don't
fail to try them. Only so cents. Sat
isfaction is guaranteed by Hartz &
Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-19
Why Henderson Kicked Over the
Traces.

Dubuque Telegraph-Hera The
retirement of Speaker Henderson is
believed in Washington to be due to
a combination of circumstances for
eign To those which were offered by
the speaker in explanation of his act.
He says that he differs with his con-
stituents on the question of amending
the tariff for the purpose of breaking
the power of the trusts. Those who
have followed the public career of the
speaker do not believe it would be
possible for him to differ from his
constituents on any question if he
had the remOtest idea that by agree
ing with them he could be reelected.
For the last three years it has been
a notorious fact that Speaker Hender-
son has been losing ground in his
own district. The same cause that
led him to break friendship of long
standing in Washington after he he
came speaker contributed to increase
his unpopularity in the Third Iowa
district. which he has represented in
the house for eighteen years. He
permitted himself to get out of touch
with the politicians who control tire
machine of the district.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-19
A New Jersey Editors Testimonial.

NJ. T. Lynch, editor of the Phillips
burg, n. j., Daily Post, writes: 81
have used many kinds of medicines
for coughs and colds in my family
but never anything so good as Foley's
Honey and Tar. 1 cannot say too
much in praise of it." Sold by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-19

The negro republicans in Alabama
who were turned down by the state
convention of the party begin now to
appreciate how they have been sad
died, bridled and ridden for the last
thirty-odd years. 1T is late, but live
~. awakening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-19

While Morgan is engaged in the phil
anthrOpic work of raising 100000
for the christianization of the Phil
iPpines-a noble work-he might take
Il moment to reflect that little chris
tianity in the Pennsylvania coal re-
gions would be good.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-19
Forover sixty Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teetning. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea. %
cents bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-19

TERMS-Daily, 10 cents per week. weekly,
S1.OO per year in advance.
Recommendations of political or argumen-
tative character, political or religious, must
have real name attached for publication No
such articles will be printed over fictitious
signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every town
ship in Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-19

No less distinguished a republican
than President Roosevelt realizes now
what il is to fail to catch the speak
er's eye.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-19

OF course Tom Plat was not forced
into Roosevelt Endorsement. He is
too wise to allow such thing to hap
pen to him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-19

1t is estimated that the anthracite
strike has cost S1OO.OOO,OOO. Perhaps
if this loss fell on the operators, in
stead of the public, there would be
more arbitration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-19

To cure torpid liver, constipation,
loss OF appetite, biliousness, and all
other complaints of the liver, stomach
or bowels, take Liver-Lax. A % cent
little liver pill. Pleasant to take.
T. H. THOMAS, Leading Druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-19

Mary MacLane says she does not in
tend to write another book. Mary is
not so bad as she painted herself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-19
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and.weekly at 1924 Second
Avenue, Rock Island, Ill. ENTERED at the
Poston1ce as Second-class matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-19
Friday, September 10.

Democratic Nominations.
STATE TICKET.
Clerk Supreme Court,
JOHN L. PICKERING.
State Treasurer,
GEORGE w. DUDDLESTON.
Superintendent of Public Instruction,
ANSON L. BLISS.
Trustees University of Illinois,
JULIA HOLMES SMITH,
E. S. MAXWELL,
DIR. J. E. WHITE.
CONGRESSIONAL.
For Representative, Fourteenth Dis
trict,
THOMAS A. MARSHALL.
For State Senator,
J. F. EGAN.
For Representative, Thirty-third Dis
trict,
WILLIAM r. MOORE.
COUNTY.
For County Judge,
For County Clerk,
BENJAMIN FOUNTAIN.
For Sheriff,
CORNELIUS DONOVAN.
For Treasurer,
GEORGE w. HENRY.
For Superintendent of Schools,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-19

BY THE j. w. POTTER 90.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-19

Prices: I5c. s5c. Csc and Soc Seats on sale
The Washington times., 1902-09-25
Chase's-Good Vaudeville Bill.

Next weeks vaudeville bill at Chase's
comprises Milton and Dolly Mobiles, Har-
rigan. Jules and Ella Garrison, the White
Tscherkess trio. Willis P. Sweatman,
Charles Leonard Fletcher and Reata
Winfield, the Four Garganys, and others.
There are no more popular perform
ers in vaudeville than Milton and Dolly
Mobiles, who are among the leading
twice-a-d day entertainers Of this country.
They will tell next week "Why Walker
Reformed" which is the name of Mr..
Mobiles own product as an author, and is
perhaps his best work.
Harrigan, the tramp juggler, is expert
at sleight of hand and is a good come
dian. Jules and Ella Garrison will ap-
pear in a mirthful mosaic called "a
Bit of Nonsense"
The White Tscherkess trio are Russian
vocalists, who give what is said to be
a novel musical act with picturesque
surroundings.
Willis P. Sweatman is past master
of minstrelsy, and still In the prime of
fun making. Charles Leonard Fletcher
and Reata Winfield are yoked together
in the presentation Of a protean act
called "At the Stage Door," which briefly
reveals some phases of back Oft stage
life. The Four Garganys are European
comic acrobats. who are among recent
importations.
The Washington times., 1902-09-25


motion position
iubbell
Of much graifcatn his admirers in Washington
of its defenders the civil strife and the
enlisted He
cellorsvlle
He anda
ouun H
attack upon Santiago and at the surrender
and became acting head of the
OF the G.. A R. N'o
The
the Spanish
Friday
In a 6p
to Seventh Street E he NH
by the
that will ~
The Washington times., 1902-09-25
COMING TO THE THEATERs.

One of the features of Miss Sim
plicity," the oreratic comedy in which
that funny comedian, Frank Daniels, is
to return to the Columbia Theater next
week, is that instead Of telling story
OF the long ago, as his other successes
have done. it is absolutely modern in
all its details.
It's incidents deal with automobiles.
trolley cars and bulb horns; its char
acters are meE and women of the pe-
riod, and it's costumes are pleasingiy
picturesque. In this latter point the
piece is noteworthy. Many of the gowns
were imported direct from Paris. An
other point insisted upon by Mr.. La
Shelle has been that the girls who wear
these gowns must be well enough equip
ped in the matter of form and carriage
to be worthy of them. The result is
that Miss Simplicity" is attractive to
fashionable audiences. The reservation
of seats begins this morning.
The Washington times., 1902-09-25
National-Primrose and Dockstader's
MinstreIs.

In presenting their latest creation in
minstrelsy at the National next week,
Primrose & Dockstader will offer many
new surprises and novel features and n
complete new scenic and lighting equip
ment.
These veterans of the black face art
have proven themselves worthy of the
public's patronage. and their form of
entertainment is always a welcome dl-
version to the seasons general run of
dramatic offerings. This year the COM
pany is better than ever before. Among
the large corps Of performers are sweet
singers, really funny comedians and
graceful dancers. Special attention has
been given to the scenic surroundings.
The performance is one that can be at
tended by ladies and children, as at no
time does 1t go beyond the limits of pro-
priety
The Washington times., 1902-09-25
-"The Power of Truth" I"

One of the seasons melodramatic sue
cesses is Henry C. Jacobs production oi
Kate Mortimer's play. THE Power OF
Truth" which illustrates country life in
Indiana. Mr.. Jacobs has given this play
a sumptuous mounting.
The naturalness of the scenes as the
curtain rises on each different act takes
one back.to childhood days on the farm
A company OF merit will be seen in the
melodrama.
The soubret role will be played by
Emily Curtis, who has rapidly come to
the front as leading soubret. This
part is cne of the most essential parts
in the piece. other members of the COM
pany are Phyliss Morton. Vesta Stanton,
T. Edwin Brown, Albert McGovern, and
Jack Sutter.
The Washington times., 1902-09-25
PARIS AUTOMOBILE SHOW
Unprecedented Rush to Obtain Space i,
Coming Exposition.

Consul Thornwell Haynes of Rouen
France. has sent to the State Depart-
ment the following regarding the Paris
automobile exposition:
THE circular letter sent by the COM
mittee of organization of the fifth inter
national automobile exposition, to be
held at the Grand Palais, from Decem-
ber 10 to December 25, 1902. has been
so literally replied to that Mr.. Gustave
Rives, the commissioner general has
some doubts about there being room
enough for all the applicants for space.
The great success of previous exposi-
tions is still fresh in the memory of all
persons interested in the trade. and
there is promise OF a rush to obtain
space and be prominently represented at
the coming show"
The Washington times., 1902-09-25
Kernan's Lyceum-"The Gay Morning
Glor;es."

Manager Herman. of the Lyceum Thea
ter, will present next week Sam. A.
scribner's Gay Morning Glories," an
organization well and favorably known.
This season Mr. Scribner has evolved a
number of novelties. and in presenting
the "Glories' has made every effort to
be original.
In the two-act farce there are many
laughable situations, with rich costumes
and pleasing electrical effects.
Those comprising the vaudeville con-
tingent are all we'll known in their own
particular lines. Among the names will
be found Clifford and Burke. Cooper and
Schall. Couture Brothers. Bijou Comedy
Trio. Leslie Brothers, John and Lillian
Hoover. Harry Hastings, Misses Viola
Sheldon. Dolly Jordan, and the clever
entertainer. Billy Johnson, late of Cole
and johnson.
The Washington times., 1902-09-25
Change of Bill at Academy.

THE Cattle King will be the bill at
the Academy the rest of the week. THE
Bandit King has played to good houses
all week, but in order to make. good his
word, Mr.. Wallick, manager of the COM
pany, will put on "The Cattle King
commencing at today's matinee.
These two plays-"The Bandit King
and 1.-THE Cattle King''-are not alike in
any way. "The Cattle King will re-
ceive the same care in staging as was
given THE Bandit King" All of the
horses will be seen again in different
roles. The title role, that of Bob Tay-
lor, the American cattle king, will be
in the hands OF Mr. John j. Farrell.
The Washington times., 1902-09-25

usual indomitable purpose, was con-
yinced that such an arrangement could
be made. and she has practically proved
| her theory.
The reception will be held from 8
o'clock until 10:30, and Mrs. Mussey
will be assisted by from $50 to 200 wo-
men. Second in line will be Mrs. Ell
| Torrance, wife of the commander in
chief of the Grand Army, with Mrs
Foraker, wife of Senator Foraker. third.
The hall will be beautifully decorated
and brilliantly illuminated for the oc-
casion.
Mrs Mussey is in receipt of a graceful
note from Mrs. Dewey, regretting her
inability to take a place in the receiv-
ing line that night. Mrs. Dewey is suf-
fering from protracted throat affec-
ton, and her physicians positively for
bid her to venture out in the night air.
In her note, Mrs. Dewey declares that
her forced declination to assist Mrs.
Mussey is matter of the keenest re-
gret.
Mrs. Reynolds, national secretary of
the Ladies' Aid of the Naval Veterans,
will come to Washington and be among
Mrs. Mussey's assistants at the recep-
tion. This will be the first time that all
the women's organizations have re-
ceived together. Members are notified
that admission to the hall will be by
badge only.
The Washington times., 1902-09-25
Alumnae Reading Circle Election.

The Alumnae Reading Circle of the
Notre Dame Convent. at North Capt.
toll and K Streets, will elect officers for
the ensuing year this evening at
7:30 o'clock at Convent Hall. Rev. Frank
Mccarthy will preside in the absence of
Rev. Edward Dewitt. S. j., who is in
Rome.
The Washington times., 1902-09-25

as in the case of ARIZONA" has drawn
upon cavalry company at an army
post for a number of characters. The
story is domestic, full of pathos. heart
interest. and a fund of humor as we'll
1t introduces Montanas social and mill
tary life. There are four beautiful scenic
sensations, cycloramic drops being used
for the special purpose of bringing out
the background of mountainous coun-
The Washington times., 1902-09-25
PUBLIS ORDER PLANS
FOR THE ENCAMPMENT
Commissions Distributed by Major Syl.
vester at Last Nights Meeting
at Ebbitt House.

The committee on public order for the
G. A. r. encampment met last night at
the Ebbitt House. Major Richard Syl-
vester, chairman of the committee, pre-
sided and Z. B. Hesse was secretary.
Major Sylvester explained briefly what
was expected of the committee during
the encampment. The regulations adopt
ed by the District Commissioners to
govern the police force during the en-
campment was read and copy was
given to each member of the commit
tee. The commissions appointing the
members special policemen from Octo-
Der l TO 20, inclusive, were also dis
tributed
Duties Assigned Later.
Major Sylvester announced that the
program for the encampment was not
yet completed and that he would reserve
to future meeting the assignments for
duty. This meeting, he said, would be
held one or two days before the begin
ming of the encampment.
Major Sylvester explained how the
streets would be roped. and stated that
special arrangements would be made for
the comfort of pedestrians by roping in
tersecting streets one square back from
the Avenue.
About 100 of the committee were pres
ent at the meeting.
The Washington times., 1902-09-25
Lafayette-aSergeant James,

Sergeant James" is the title of the
military drama which Kirke La Shelle
will present at the Lafayette Opera
House week Of September 20. The author,
The Washington times., 1902-09-25
Pensions Granted.

The following pensions have been
granted to residents of the District: Or
iginal-Fhilip Fox, Washington, Sc. In
crease, reissue. etc.-Sylvester G.. Par
ker, Washington, 500.
The Washington times., 1902-09-25
Academy-"A Ragged Hero"

"a Ragged Hero" will be played at
the Academy all next week, with the
usual Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday
matinees.
The Washington times., 1902-09-25
Proceeds of Lawn Fete.

The reunion committee of the Ladies
of the Grand Army of the Republic met
last night at headquarters and received
some weeks ago in Sherman Square. The
chairman, Mrs. Emma Allyn Hawkes..
announced that s10O was realized on
tickets and refreshments sold by MEM
bers of the association. The excursion
given on July Q added s3S to the enter
tainment fund. which will be used to
serve luncheons to the 200 delegates who
are expected. The luncheons will be
given at Garfield Memorial Church, and
will be in charge of the ladies of the
church. who have contracted to serve
them during the week.
The Washington times., 1902-09-25
LOCAL MENTION.

Hot Tamaies and Chilli Con Carne
At the Ranch, 5o7 st. NV. Phone E. $40.
The Washington times., 1902-09-25

Money to lend at 4. 8 and per cent on rea,
estate. Frank 7. Rawli1gs. l505 Peuus. Ave
The Washington times., 1902-09-25
VETERANS WILL
BE WELL LODGED

ley Printing Company. Mr.. Frank H
Raymond, of the financial committee,
has returned to his work after a weeks
serious illness.
The colored veterans will entertain the
visiting veterans at Convention Hall on
Friday evening. October 10, and have
secured the hall for that purpose.
Patriotic exercises will be conducted
under the auspices of the Embury Chap
ter, Epworth League. of Mount Zion
Methodist Episcopal Church, on Sunday,
October 5. This entertainment TO be
given by this colored organization is
very heartily approved by the citizens
executive committee. and is an addi-
tional proof of their interest in the en-
campment.
1t has been decided by the religious
commimttee to hold services at the
Grant tent, Camp Roosevelt, on the
afternoon and evening of Sunday, Octo-
Der 5. Chaplain c. C. McCabe and Gen.
o. O. Howard will be among the speak
ers.
The committee on religious exercises
has assigned the morning hours 10 the
Catholics. 1t is probable early morning
services will be held at Camp Roose-
welt, under the direction of local and
visiting priests.
Reception to the Veterans.
Elaborate preparations arc being made
for the grand reception to be held in
Convention Hall on the evening of Oc-
tober S, when auxiliary organizations
will receive the Grand Army of the Re-
public. Some time ago Mrs. Ellen Spen-
Ger Mussey suggested the idea of having
all the women's organizations receive
together, but everyone declared that it
would be impossible to carry out such
plan. Mrs. Mussey, however, with her
The Washington times., 1902-09-25
.ansburgh &Bro

Open Evenings Till s O'Clock.
The Washington times., 1902-09-25

200 pieces All-wool Cheviots in great
range of new autumn colors. n 1C
Very serviceable and soc value, Il
for, yard. ~
The Washington times., 1902-09-25

100 pieces Fine All-wool Plaids--som
are SO and a few are 45 inches orr
wide. These are SOC values All /n(
are marked, per yard. ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-15
SANTOS-DUMONT DEPARTS.
He Will Not Sail from Brighton Beach
to the Battery.
tRy Associated Press.)

NEW YORK, Aug. 4-Santos- -Dumont.
the aeronaut. sailed for France on La
Touraine to-day. His intended departure
was known only to a few friends. and was
explained by the aeronaut himself as due
TO the failure of certain parties to pEt
the expected $4,000 prize for a successful
flight in this city. He said he would re-
turn to this country in time for the air.
ship contest at the st. Louis Exposition.
Santos-Dumont said he was not a rich
man and could not make an exhibition
of this kind without assurances that his
expenses would be paid. When in France.
he continued, he received word that the
Aero Club of America had offered a prize
of So GOO for flight from Brighton Beach
10 the battery In this city.
Since | have been staying, here, con-
Guided the aeronaut." 1 heard various
rumors that the offer was not legitimate.
Whether this is true or not, | do not
know, but I am not going to take any
risks and so have decided not to make
the SAIL
George Francis Kerr, the secretary of
the Aero Club. expressed much surprise
when told of the aeronaut's departure.
He said all the preparations for the trip
had been practically made.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-15
SEAB0ARD BUYS
CRANE'S-NEST CO.
Deal Made After Fight With Nor
folk and Western.
BE A COAL-CARRyING LINE.
The Acquisition Of This Property
Makes it MISUNDERSTANDING
Valley Coal to be Sent to
Newport News.
BE A COAL-CARRYING LINE.
Special Dispatch to The Times,


NEW YO1.K, August 14-Seaboard Air
Line shares were again one of the fea-
lures in the trading in Wall Street to-day,
The trading was chiefly confined to tho c
who are interested in the Southern Sc
ouriues deal, and judging from the buy
Ing Of these people the plan of merging
the several Southern railroads will un-
doubtedy be consummated,
There were no new developments in the
merger plan to-day. Everything in that
direction will practically remain at a
standsull until Morgan returns. The de-
tails OF the reported sale of the Cranes
Nest Coal Company TO the eaboard Air
Line We're given out this afternoon It is
sad that the Seaboard Air Line agrees
to SbFe par for the stock Of the Cranes
Nest Coal Company In cash and twenty
per cent in five per cent guaranteed
bonCs. Wall Street men say that the deal
was made only after fierce strife with the
Norfolk and Western, which tried to pre-
vent the sale. but now that it is report ed
on the highest authority to be completed
TIE acquisition of the Cranes Nest Coal
Company makes the S aboard Comranv
Independent Of the Norfolk and Western
Make Newport News Great Port
Hooking Valley stock has been bought
heavily of late, but mystery surrounded
the purchases. This was partially cleared
away to-day, when the announcement
was made that the Erie's supposed co.
troll had been put aside and that the Pe,u-
sylvan1a and New York Central would
take "ver jointly the Hooking Valley.
Their plan is to drrelop the coal fields
along its lines. delivering products to
chesapeake and Ohio for shipment to
Newport News. From there it viii be sent
abroad. AS the Hooking Valley road runs
through one of the most ,,r:dwc.ive cnal
regions, and With the enormous capital
of its two hackers, ii is figured that New
port News will become the chief coal port
OF the country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-15
ny Associated Press

CHICAGO, August 14.-Recoming deS-
perate tonight while being subject to a
vigorous examination by Inspector Hunt
Oscar Thompson. who is detained pend
ing investigation OF the Bartholin-Mitcheu
murders, confessed to everything that the
police have been trying to make him
tell.
When he had finished, Thompson
laughed derisively and said: Inspector.
that story is a lie. You wanted me to
tell you all these things. I have admitted
ALL but I must confess that 1t is all a
lie.
Inspector Hunt, who has been labor
ing with Thompson for days, thought for
a moment that the solution OF the
mystery was pouring from Thompson's s
lips. but the next moment he realized
that Thompson was endeavoring to per-
petrate a joke.
In making the bogus confession Thomp-
son said: Yes, BarthoIin made me go
to the laundry barn and get the wagon
that Wednesday night. He made me
bring it to the house at $40 Calumet
Avenue and back it up to the curb.
Then Rartholin came from the house car
rying a mysterious bundle; he put il in
the wagon. Then we drove to the En-
giewood prairie and hid the bundle In
the weeds. You have been telling me
to tell you that, and admit that it is
the truth. You have told me the same
story day after day. and urged me to
confess that it is the truth. I tel! it
to you now. but. Inspector, tell you
every word is falsehood.
The bogus confession came just at the
W q Gil
pected, and Inpector Hunt was greatly
disappointed. After Thompson was re-
turned to his cell, Inspector Hunt SAID:
Il believe that a strange confession Is
Thompson's last card, and that he will
tell a terrible story before long
The identity of the mysterious woman
in black, who last night told the Inspec-