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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-19

Believing at all times in the most
enlarged personal liberty consistent
with the greatest security for per-
sons and property, we favor such
modification of the law as will pre-
vent the infliction of punishment
for contempt of court committed out
of its presence without trial by jury.
We demand the enactment of thor
.ough and efficient civil service laws
Applicable to all public employments,
and to all state institutions to the
end that merit and fitness alone shall
control in the making of appoint
ments; that state employees shall be
protected from partisan domination
and political assessments, and that
the state institutions shall not con-
tinue to be mere party machinery
and spoils.
We demand the enforcement of the
constitutional provision abolishing
convict labor in this state. and we
demand such legislation as will carry
out this constitutional provision. and
will forever prevent convict labor
from coming into competition with
free labor in this state.
We denounce the threatened as
sault upon the public treasury con-
templated in the ship subsidy bill,
passed by the republican senate, as
one of the boldest and most fragrant
attempts which has yet been made to
grant public moneys in aid of pri-
vate business enterprises.
We believe that the American gov
eminent should at once announce to
the Filipinos that il is not our policy
to permanently retain their country,
but as soon as the hostilities shall
cease, and Il stable government be
established the United States will
recognize the independence of the
Philippine Islands, as was done in
the case of Cuba.
We believe that under the consti-
tuition all property and property
rights should be assessed and taxed
justly and proportionately and we
are in entire sympathy with the
movement which has for its object
the compelling of all persons and
corporations to pay their just pro-
portion of the taxes.
We favor the enactment of consti-
tutional amendments whereby the
numerous taxing bodies of Cook
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-19
Thursday, June 10.

Democratic Congressional Convention
BY direction of the democratic cor gres-
sIonsI committee for the Fourieenih congress
sional district OF Illinois, the DE- mocratic vot-
ers OF the several counties OF the district are
requested to send delegates TO the democratic
convention to be held at Monm nth, Ill, Tues
day Aug. 5, 1902, at II O'Clock m, for the
purpose CT placir in nomination a candidate
to be voted for at the November election,
1907, for congress,
Also for the selection OF the democratic
central con mittee, consisting OF one member
from each county OF the district
Also for the transaction of such other bust
ness as may progeny come before the con-
Vention.
after provided The basis of representation
for the several counties will be one delegate
for every 200 votes cast for the democratic
presidential electors in 1900 and one delegate
for each additional leo fraction or more. The
following shows the number OF delegates to
which each county is entitled:
Hancock y
Henderson, ---.-------- -----.---- 1900 D
McDor Ough. LII
sneIcef-.-...
Warren....--..---...-..- -l3
TOtal -..-.-.-.-. 1900 10
John SCHAFER, Chairman.
DAVID TCRNBULL. Secretary
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-19
NIarrelous speed OF Trains.

Between New York and Chicago
two great American railway systems
are now running fast passenger
trains and are covering the distance.
1000 miles. in - hours. When you
come TO think of it. il is a marvellous
performance. The trains which run
from New York TO Chicago on this
24-hour schedule gain an hour upon
the sun even, and carry passengers
into what is called the central time
belt" \ business man in New York
can therefore spend the greater part
of a business day in New York, says
the New York World. and yet be in
Chicago on the morrow soon enough
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-19
THE DAILY
SHORT STORY.
A HEAD FOR
COMMAND

[OriginaLl
Some yohrs ago among the recruits
of the til United States cavalry was
Thomas Asher. young fellow of TWEEN
~. He was accepted at once and sent
with others to Il regiment which was
serving in the west. Tom was a
born soldier. He had tried TO get ca
With characteristic determination he
resolved to enlist, but as there was
then practically no promotion from the
ranks it die not occur TO him that he
could ever get Il commission.
Tom had been in the service n year,
and his soldierly conduct had steadily
advanced him till he had become first
sergeant of his troop. General Crook
was then after Indians, and Toms
company was detached to watch
ford. One afternoon cattleman drove
some steers into camp and offered them
for sale. The captain concluded to buy
them, as the command had had no
fresh meat for some time. A bargain
was concluded, and the steers were
turned over. When the money was
paid, the cattleman declared that 1t
was not the price agreed upon and &C
cused the captain of being a cheat.
This occurred in the hearing OF every
man in the company.
The captain was in a quandary. If
he submitted TO the insult. his men
would cease to respect him. If he chal-
lenged the herdsman to fight with pis-
tolls. he would likely be reprimanded
or court martialed. Besides, the man
was not a proper person for an officer
to meet in such fashion. While he was
hesitating the cattleman dared him to
have it out with fists. This seemed
the easiest way out of the muddle, and
the captain agreed.
Tom Asher whispered a few words
to several of the men, admonishing
them to- stand by him in what he was
going to do. then stepped forward and,
saluting his commander, said:
Captain, we don't want to see the
uniform of the captain of this company
furnished by a herdsman and would be
pleased to have you let us turn him
out of camp"
eff he does. he's a coward" growled
the cattleman.
Il shall fight him." replied the cap
tain resolutely.
'Then we suggest that since it is
growing dark the matter be deferred
till morning."
every WELL" said the captain, hoping
that something might occur to render
the combat unnecessary. "I'll see him
after roll call tomorrow"
The man grumbled, but was led
away by the soldiers. As soon as they
were out of hearing of the captain
Tom said to him, "If you want TO
thrash our captain in the morning. you
are welcome to do so. but you've got
TO thrash me first-and now"
n ring was formed. and the two men
fell to. The cattleman was u powerful
fellow. but with no skill. Tom was
equally strong. though of not so rug
ged build. and fair boxer. The re-
suit was that he soon got in blow be-
hind the ear that knocked his opponent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-19

county will be done away with, and
whereby the system of Justice
courts therein will be radically re-
organized and changed.
Local self-government being a fun
damental democratic principle, we
favor extension to municipalities
and towns, under proper safeguards,
of the right of submitting to vote
of the people all important ques-
tions, particularly those relating to
grants and franchises and the public
ownership and control of properties
and enterprises used or enlisted in
the public service, and we favor the
enactment of such laws as will en-
able municipalities to acquire, con-
troll and operate any or all of the
public utilities therein. in case they
decide to do so.
We favor liberal pensions for all
deserving soldiers and sailors and
their dependent widows and orphans.
We desire to express our great adj
miration for all our brave soldiers
and sailors and our sincere sympa-
thy for those who have suffered in
the service of their government.
We extend our hearty cOngratula
tions To the newly established repub-
lie of Cuba.
We express our horror and deep re-
greet at the monstrous crime which
removed from the nation its much
loved. mourned. President Mckinley.
The tenets of anarchy have no place
i'm free American institutions. Ours
is a government of law administered
by the peoples representatives, and
we condemn all resort to violence
for redress of grievances. real or
fancied.
We deplore the untimely death of
the late John p. Altgeld. An eXemp-
larry citizen, sterling democrat, a
great governor, n firm friend of the
oppressed, an uncompromising foe
of shams and pretenses, an unYield-
ing opponent of special privileges, he
died as he lived, fighting for human
freedom and liberty and the uplift-
ing of earth's race.
We commend our democratic rep
resentatives from this state in the
present congress for their faithful
services and efforts in defense and
support of the fundamental prin-
ciples of a democratic party.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-19
Nearly Died of Starvation.

4 young man in one of our large
cities was recently found in an I'M
conscious condition. and upon exam
ination it was found that he was dy-
ing of starvation. Food was given
in small quantities and in n few days
the patient recovered. There are
many other people starving them
selves because they are afraid to eat
good substantial food. Their stom-
achs are weak and cannot therefore
digest it properly. Consequently the
patient loses flesh and the blood and
nerves become impoverished. a few
doses of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
will restore the stomach to its nor
NAL condition and cure headache, in
dyspepsia, fiatulency, con-
and biliousness. 1t is the
best stomach strengthened and
health builder in existence. Try it
and see for yourself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-19

1t has been a long, long time since
the American people have gazed upon
a more pathetic national figure than
Uncle Marcus Aurelius Hanna of
Ohio. According TO his despairing
testimony he is having all sorts of
trouble in fighting down the popular
notion that he is or ought to be
candidate for the presidency of these
United States. We think it is one
of the saddest things on record that
the people will not believe that Uncle
Marcus is in politics from the sub
FINEST of unselfish motives.-Atlanta
Constitution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-19

Everybody said 1 had consump-
tion," writes Mrs. 4. NJ. Shields, of
Chambersburg, Pa, Il was so low af-
ter six months of severe sickness,
caused by hay fever and asthma, that
few thought 1 could get well, but !
learned of the marvellous merit of DR..
Kings New Discovery for consump-
ton, used it, and was completely
cured" For desperate throat and
lung diseases it is the safest cure in
the world, and is infallible for
coughs, colds and bronchial affec-
tions. Guaranteed bottles soc and 81.
Trial bottles free at Hartz & Ulle-
meyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-19
COUNTY TEMPLE.

June 17.-Sweeney, Bear, Mosen-
fielder & Montgomery to Charles w.
Lundahl, ne sw NV and part NV Sc
nwH, I, Il, Ivy; lots ) and 6, Sc nwA
and part sw ne NV. /, Il, wv, $4,000.
Ellen b. Nourse. by master, to
Sweeney. Mosenfelder & Bear, ne y
swH nwH 4. II, wv.
Mary b. Montgomery, guardian, to
Louis Mosenfelder, 20 of tracts in
nwA 4. Il. wv. $4,000.
County CLERK to {. w. Schicker. e y
acres of W 81 acres of lot IS, so, Il.
3w.
Laura \. Adams to Sylvia o. john
son, 80 acres of eIa of W 11O acres
of Sc 80. Is. lie, $500.
1s.-Henry Rohwer to Hattie REIN
Derg. lot ;, block 6, Candee Grove,
South Moline, spas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-19
Inhammatory rheumatism Cured In Three


Morton L. Hill, of Lebanon, Ind,
says: MY wife bad infiammatory
rheumatism in every muscle and
joint; her suffering was terrible and
her body and face were swollen al
most beyond recognition; had been
in bed for six weeks and had eight
physicians, but received no benefit
until she tried Mystic Cure for Rheu-
matism. 1t gave immediate relief
and she was able to walk about in
three days. 1 am sure it saved her
life" Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901
Second avenue, Rock Island; Gust
Schlegel & Son, 20 West Second
street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-19

Two bushels of common Kansas
dirt have been shipped to Tampico
from Manhattan for experimental
purposes. Farmers who have not
been able to get good crops on parts
of their farms on account of the pres
ence of aIlxali will mix ii in their soil.
1t is claimed the Kansas dirt will
inoculate the bad dirt in that vi
cinity and make il. arabic. If the
dirt proves effective large quantities
of it will be shipped here for fertiliz-
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-19

Although the late Lord Pauncefote
received a salary of 1000 as British
ambassador at Washington, and he
had been in the service of the British
government all his life, he left very
small estate to his family, and it il
said that his unmarried daughters
expect TO have to find some way by
which they may support themselves
on their return to England. One of
them contemPlates becoming a train
ed nurse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-19
warning. warning.

Beware of substitutes offered by
INSCRIPTIONS dealers in place of Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar, Foley's Kidney
Cure and Banner Salve. Dishonest
dealers for a little extra profit will
try to palm off worthless prepare
tions in place of these valuable med
icines that have stood the test of
years, and thus jeopardize the lives
of their victims. For sale by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-19
Pension Commissioner W

Pension Commissioner Ware has
made it a practice all his life TO pre-
serve his letters. In his office at To-
peka he has a great letter file con-
tanning more than $4,000 letters of a
private character, and another file
containing about as many of bust
ness character. He has these letters
indexed in such n manner that he
can turn instantly TO any one of
them by name, date or subject mat
ter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-19

The corner stone of the new Cath
Ole church being erected in TampicO
was brought from Ireland 1t is the
first corner stone to be brought from
the green isle for use i'm a Catholic
house of worship in Illinois.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-19

TERMS-Daily, 10 cents per week. Weekly,
e1.O0 per year in advance.
Recommendations of political or argumen-
tative character, political religious, must
have real name attached for publication No
such articles will be printed over fictitious
gnatures.
Correspondence solicited from every town.
hip in Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-19
Notice of Sale of Mining stock.

The ndersigned viii sell ct puorc auction
to the highest bidder at the north door OF
the court house IN the city OF Rock Island
csunty of Rock Island, and state of Illinois,
At 10 o'clock IN on the End day of August.
A ID 1902 IOI shares of the capital iOck of
the Black Lion Gold Mining snd Milling com
pany. held by the latter as collateral securiiy
which stock was duly issued to NJ. Chfds, Jr.
V. M. BLANDIHG.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-19

One may dwell beneath poverty's
lowly roof, or live in mansions of
brick. They'll find a friend in Rocky
Mountain Tea. 1t rids life of its bur-
dens. I. II. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-19

Chris Manner is trying to sit up and
look pleasant, but it is a hard job.
WithPickering as a candidate against
him. he VIII have all he can do to
keep his scalp on.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-19

Everybody is interested in the i'm
proved park system. 1t is essentially
the peoples project.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-19
ChamberIaIn's Collie. Cholera and Diar
rhoea Remedy.

rhOea Remedy.
The uniform success of this remedy
has made it the most popular prepar-
alton in use for bowel complaints.
1t is everywhere recognized as the
one remedy that can always be de-
pended upon and that il is pleasant to
take. 1t is especially valuable for
summer diarrhoea in children and is
undoubtedly the means of saving the
lives of great many children each
year. For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-19
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924 Second
Avenue, Rock Island, Ill ENTERED at the
Postonace as Second-class matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-19

BY THE j. w. POTTER co.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-20

In estimating the value OF mummy
It's medicinal qualities are no longer
appraised and thus the problem is cas-.
Ter of solution. Its value must have
been greater when it formed regular
part of the materia mcdica. Until
pretty late in the eighteenth century
mummos entered into a great variety
of drugs. balms and other mcdica-
ments
As the genuine mummy was then ex-
pcnsivc. recipes were given by many
ancient writer's for converting human
flesh into mummy. Usually only GER
tain portions Of the body were used
and these were beaten, dried, maccrat-
ed and splced out of all likeness 10
their natural condition; hence beaten
to "A mummy"
Numerous illusions are made to the
practice in ancient literature. and In an
old play. Bird In a Cage are the di-
rcctous. Make mummy of my flesh
md sell me to the apothecarNes."
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-20

A certain Englishman by birth who
Is an American by force of circum-
stances has been in this country long
enough to absorb the American idea
Of humor. Last summer he was in
London on visit and happening to
havc business with Il man on an up
per floor OF Il tall building took the
lift" to reach his office. The elevator
was one OF those excessively deliber-
ate British affairs. and its snail-like
progress annoyed the Americanized
Britou. The only other occupant OF
the ear was middle aged English,
man with manner of peculiarly
Euglish seriousness. The man from
America vcntured TO address him.
Il think I could make a great I'M
provemcnt in this lift" he said.
The EngliShman looked seriously In
iereSted.
Howl he asked.
Why" the other man went on. I'D
make it go faster by n simple little ar
rangement. Id stop the lift altogeth.
er and move the building up and
down."
The Euglishman looked slightly
more Interested
How I've asked
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-20

occurred In Sicily on April "a. 1881. On
the morning OF that day every exposed
place within an extensive district was
found covered with a graz water
which, being evaporated. left a deposl,
nearly quarter OF an inch In thick
hess. 1t was determined that this solio
matter must have come from Mount
Etna. 1t Is certain that vast quaint
sles OF solid substances are constantly
arloat In the atmosphere. The sunsets
oil over the world are redder to this
day on account Of the dust from the
mighty eruption In the strait Of Sunda
years ago. which has not yet entirely
settled.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-20

Sponges grow in odd, fantastic
shapes. Some of them have an over
growth resembling huge warts. There
are some suggesting hands. hats and
figures o. idols. These are curioSlties
and not marketable for practical use.
In trimming them into shape many
small spongeS are made which are
used for childrcns states for black.
ing shoes and in making paper. The
uses vary according TO size
One of the largest sponges known
is in New York city. II is fan shape
and some three feet in diameter For
practical use 1t Is worthless. but as an
exhibit 1t is valued at $l00
The best sponges are imported from
the Mediterranean. although Florida
produces very fine varieties These
vary in price from cent to $50
apiece. although occasionally fine
specimens bring SEQ a pound. The
best OF these are used In surgical OPP
erations.
Other sponges are the mandruka
bait. the elephant ear. velvet. grass
and Sleeps wool. which Is best for
washing. The cheap sponges are used
in washing carriages and by painters.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-20
4 Jury ExperIence.

4 man who had been summoned &c
serve on 4 jury in the New York city
Supreme court the other day was asked
II 10 had ever served on jury before
In Il deep, rich hrogue he replied:
"indade OF hove. Twas on n core
ner's jury down beyant south Jersey.
What looked like the remains of a
corpse had been washed ashore fur
njnst shlpwreck.
We sat in hated deliberation on
what might be the cause Of death for
twelve mortal hours. whin we called
in an ixpert, who informed us that the
remains had been dead 1000 years an
was nothin' more'n a haythen Egyp-
tian mummy.
But that was not all. for the county
refused to pay our fees on some tech
niciiity OF the law. Indade Oh hove
served on jury" lie was excused.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-20

Bologna has two great square tow
crs. The ASineln which is 3l3 feet high
and was erected in ll09. and it's rival
the tiariSeuda. which WAS built one year
later and was originally much higher
and is rendered peculiar hy its de-
cld,l inclination to one side, 1t is
now ouly 113 feet high. the width of
one side is ~ feet, the walls At the
base are L feet q inches thick, Will"
higher up they are 4 feet . inches, Its
origin is somewhat obscure, but it was
certainty intended to uutdo the Ash
ncl1i, and both were for retreat in trou-
htoGs times. Some say The original in
teution was to make IL lean out 9th.
ors contend that either the ground has
settled or there was 4 defect in the
engineering. This unique relic was so
little thought of by one OF its later pos
SCISSORS that it was sold in 1866 for 10
lire something less than $44.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-20


No other member Of the animal king.
dom displays more maternal affection,
than the whale. especially IL its calf Is
harpooncd. The harpooner never throws
his harpoon into the little one with the
the intention OF killing II, for II this Is
done the mother will instantly forsaks
II. Ii alive and struggling. however.
the dam can be easily enticed toward
the boat to meet Its fate. Knowing
this. the whale fishermen always strike
calf /: possible and thus often make
captures that could not be effected un-
der ether circumstances
As soon as the dam becomes aware
of the sharing OF her young she PUSHES
toward 1t. encourages 1t to swim aw.r
and even assists 1t By taking IL unt&
her fin. She seems 10 lose all regard
FOR her own safety and boldly attacks
the boat containing the whaiemen or
circles about 1t totally regardless Of
the harpoons that are hurled at her and
enter her flesh.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-20
CeIf md SAxoR.

One OF Sheridans tales was of an
lrishman who met Briton. of the true
John Bull pattern. standing with fold
ed arms In contemplative mood. up
parently meditating on the greatness
Of his little island.
ALLOW me to differ with ye.' ex-
claimed the Celt.
But l have said nothing, SIR" re-
piled John Bull.
And man may think lie as well
as publish it," persisted the pugna-
cious Hibernian.
Perhaps you are looking for fight 90
lueried the Briton.
ALLOW me to compliment ye on the
qulckness Of yer perception" said
Patrick. throwing down his coat, and
then they pitched In.