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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-24
MASCAGNI MAY RESUME
WITH SMALLER COMPANY

From director of orchestra for his
own operas to performer on the piano
as accompanist for soIoist is what
Pietro Mascagni may come to in the
next chapter of his American misad-
ventures.
Although nearly all the members
of the Italian company left Chicago
yesterday for New York, whence they
will sail for Italy, the composer him
self was recovering from his illness
at the Auditorium ard holding alter
nate conferences with his attorney
and his manager. According to the
legal representative. Julius Guldzier,
the resumption of the tour is not con-
templated, but Manager Richard
Heard announced last night that he
would expect Mascagni to fulfill his
contract, singers or no singers.
Give me Mascagni and piano and
two soloists," said Mr.. Heard, land
will fill all the remaining dates. My
engagements do not stipulate neces-
sarily that l present an entire opera
with complete company. It's Mas
cagni the people want to see and hear
the company cuts no figure"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-24

A kidney or bladder trouble can al
ways be cured by using Foley's Kid
ney Cure in time. All druggists. $50
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-24
HOME JOURNAL
MAKES BOW TO THE PUBLIC

The first issue of the American
Home Journal published by the
American Home Publishing company,
which WAS recently formed in this
city, is before the public. 1t is a
monthly issued in magazine form and
contains 81 pages of matter of local
and general interest. 1t is artistical-
ly gotten up. and the illustrations
are altogether pleasing. John G.
Cook. is the editor and with him is
associated Will l.. Clark.
The following taken from the salu-
tatory on the title page conveys an
idea of the scope and purposes aimed
at by its publishers: The American
Home Journal stands for temperance,
morality, purity of life and charac-
ter. 1t is not given to controversies;
has no hobbies, but is broad. charita-
BILE, earnest and hopeful
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-24
WAS BALD SIX YEARS
Three Months of the New Scientific Treat
ment Restored His Hair.

Badness is caused by dandruff,
which is caused by a germ. Kill the
germ and there is almost certainty
that hair will grow again. if the fol-
licle has not been totally destroyed.
Nels Peterson, of Lime Spur, Mont,
says: II had been bald six years, and
had tried all kinds of cures but with
out any benefit whatever, until tried
HerPicide. Nov. 10, 1899, l began us
ing Herpicide, and in three months a
fine growth of hair covered my head
completely" Ask your druggist for
Herpicide. Everybody can have lux
uriant, glossy hair if Herpicide is
used thoroughly. Take no substitute.
For sale by L. II. Thomas, druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-24
what's in a Nance

Everything is in the name when it
comes to Witch Hazel Salve. f. &. De-
Witt & Co., of Chicago, discovered,
some years ago, how to make a salve
from witch hazel that is specific for
piles. For blind. bleeding, itching and
protruding piles, eczema, cuts, burns,
bruises and all skin diseases DeWitt's
Salve has no equal. This has given
rise to numerous worthless counter
feits. Ask for DeWitt's-the genuine.
Harper House pharmacy; A. j.
Riess drug store, corner Seventh ave-
nue. and Twenty-seventh street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-24
SIS to 500.

The price of Kansas lands have
doubled in the past five years. They
will double again in the same number
of years. Write us if you want a
good farm at cheap prices.
GARDNER & -STICHER,
Neosho Falls, Kansas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-24
SMITH TAKES FIGHT
Chicagoan Puts Hayes Muhs Out
of Running in Three
Rounds.
BATTLE FIERCE AND EXCITING
Manager Cal Harris Boxing Tourna-
ment is Voted
Success.

Cal Harris boxing show at Turner
hall in this city last night came fully
up to all expectations. All the match
es were good and clean and every
man who appeared was game. The
brevity of the main go between Tom
my Smith, of Chicago, and Hayes
MuhS of Durant. Iowa, was trifie
disappointing, the former getting in
Knockout at the end of the third
round, but the fight made up in speed
what it lacked in length and the
sports were immensely pleased with
it all. perhaps. but those who had
their money on NUNS, and even they
had to admit that it was fair.
There were about $50 admirers of
the manly art in the hall for the last
match and while there was some Wig
orous applauding there was very lit
tie disorder and Manager Harris may
around. There were some alterations
in the program. the curtain raiser be-
tween Bud Harris and Young King
and the five-round match between Sch
Werthmann and Frank Block being
cut out on account of the failure of
one of the principals in each event to
appear. Block. however, was on deck.
and he was matched with Ole Olson.
The other gap was filed with four
round exhibition between Charles
Bell. colored fighter from Iowa
City. and Kid Turner, also colored.
of DeS MoineS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-24
Both Rush Things

Both men seemed eager to rush
things from the beginning. Smith
was perb .ps aetuated by a desire to
avoid having his opponent hammer
ing at his nose during a drawn-out
match. that member being about
twice its usual size from a boil that
had developed upon if after Smith ar
rived in this city. Smith started the
aggressive work an Muhs was not
loath to hand it back. So they went
after each other with more vigor than
science. The very first pass NUNS
drew blood on Smiths face and soon
the latter's sore nose was going. To-
ward the end of the round Smith was
getting rather the worst of it, being
pretty well winded. Muhs was per-
fectly willing to let up slightly and
the round ended with both putting like
switch engines.
The second round showed where
Muhs was to get off, for the Chica-
goan came back much the stronger
of the two and from then till the end
he rushed things. He concluded that
the place to play vas on Muhs' short
ribs and stomach and at every oppor-
tunity he put in right jabs to this re-
gion. Muhs landed the more fire.
quently on the face, but he did not
have the steam to more than slightly
stagger Smith, and with the hammer
ing on the wind he steadily grew
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-24
YES OR NO?
Rock Island People Are Res pect fully asked
to Answer These Questions.

Rock Island People Are Res pect fully Asked
to Answer These Questions.
Is there anything in the evidence OF
Zones senses? Is there anything in
the testimony of ones friends? Can
reliance be placed upon Statements
from people we know? Are the opin-
ions of local citizens of any greater
moment than those of strangers?
Would you sooner believe people Iiv-
ing in some PARKWAY place than citi-
zens of your own city? We think not.
for home proof can easily he investi-
gated.
John Mayer, of 223 Eighteenth
street, proprietor of the architecture
al iron and brass works, says: There
were such terrible pains through my
kidneys that | could hardly sit down
or get up without suffering from
sharp, shooting pains through my
back. In the morning | often felt Su
lame and sore that l could not get
up and l practically rolled out of the
bed, and more than once my wife has
assisted me to get up. 1 had my at
tention called to Doan's Kidney Pills
and got a box at Marshall d Fishers
relieve me; as l continued taking the
remedy the pains grew less, and after
using one box l was nearly free from
them. l got a second box and before
had finished it the trouble left me-
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents. Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo, y.
Y, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name Doan's and
take no other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-24
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. o Dishonest
dealers for a little extra profit will
try to palm off worthless prepare
lions in place of these valuable medi-
cines that have stood the test of
years, and thus jeopardize the lives
of their victims. For sale by all
1aas l..s.- slia s-.-4i
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-24
GETS WIFE WITH AD
Petrine CIemenson Comes From
BROOKLYN, NJ. Y, to Wed
Andrew Jensen.
CEREMONY OCCURS IN zUMl
Happy Event Takes Place Within an
Hour After the Meet
ing.

At the residence of Justice Ludwig
Tofte. in Yuma township. Monday eve
ming of last week, took place the mar
riage of Andrew Jensen. of Osborne.
and Miss Petrine Clemenson, of
Brooklyn, y. y.
The ceremony was witnessed by a
number of friends and neighbors. af-
ter which a sumptuous supper was
served. This wedding is the result of
a matrimonial advertisement inserted
by the groom in one of the Danish
papers of New York, and was an
swered by Miss Clemenson. who ar
rived at Osborne Monday evening and
was married within an hour after the
first meeting of Mr.. Jensen.
Yet some people say that it doesn't
pay to advertise but you can't make
Mr.. and Mrs. Jensen believe this, for
they are the happiest couple i'm Rock
Island county. and long may they he
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-24
Finds the Solar PIexus.

The third was a repetition of the
second, Smith being as strong as ever,
and Muhs, while fighting gamely,
coming back with less and less steam.
At last, just before the gong sounded,
the Chicagoan crowded his man into
a corner and with a fierce right to
the stomach sent him to the floor
doubled up like a jack knife. When
the gong sounded for the next round
Muhs was unable to come back and
the fight went to Smith.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-24
EkIund-Letsch.

Yesterday afternoon at o'clock at
the home of MIR. and Mrs. William
LetSch. wealthy farmers living at
Barstow. took place the wedding of
their daughter, Miss Anna ID. Letsch.
to ROLAND +. Eklund, of Oelwein.
Iowa, but formerly of Moline. Rev.
w. II. BlancIle. pastor of st. Paul En-
gIiSh church of Davenport. tied the
nuptial knot. The bride is very well
known in the Lutheran circles of Dav-
enport, and the happy couple will go
to housekeeping in Oelwein, where
the groom is at present manager of
the business college i'm that city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-24
TALES OF THEATRE

Despite the fact that Mascagni did
not finally cancel his Christmas date
with Manager Cox, of the Illinois. I'M
til late Tuesday afternoon, by Z of the
same evening he had the date filed.
so that the regular theatregcing pa
irons of Rock Island should have their
usual holiday hours at the theatre. as
is customary. Though il was impossi-
BILE to secure one of the larger attrac-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-24
Opens Early.

The opening bill was pulled off
shortly after 9 o'clock and consisted
of four-round go between Kid Am
norman, of this city. and Pike Clan
cey, of Davenport. This was declared
ted as referee in all the bona fide
events.
Olson and Block. who went on next.
put up hard fight for five rounds.
Olson was the lighter and while eX-
hibiting somewhat the better staying
qualities he lacked the steam to eff
fectually jar his bulky opponent and
the match went to Block ON points.
The exhibition between Turner and
Bell was very entertaining. Bell
weighs about 100 while Turner is half
a hundred lighter. Both were exceed
ingly agile and did some clever work.
1t was about 10:3O that active prep
aratiCns for the big event began and
il was perhaps a quarter of an hour
later when the principals took their
positions in the ring. From appear
ances they were as evenly matched as
could be, being of equal weight and
height. The referee announced that
the 90 would be 10 rounds to a decis-
ion and that the Marquis of Queens
berry rules would govern. The sec
onds were Manager Harris. Young
Peckey. of Davenport. and Kid Am
norman. of this city. Harris looked
after Smith and Peckey after Muhs.
B. Smith and s. j. Stuckey. of Daven-
mort held he witches.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-24

Rounds out the hollow places;
smoothes out lines that creep about
ones face; woos roses back to faded
checks. That's what Rocky Mountain
Tea does. soc. Il. II. Thomas phar-
macy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-24
Dace-Ohaver

james II. Dace, of Davenport. and
Miss Harriet Ohaver were married at
= o'clock this afternoon at the home
of the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
&c. u. Ohaver. in South Heights. Rev.
.C. II. Davis. of Davenport, OBLIGATED.
The couple left on an afternoon train
for the east on a wedding trip. Both
are popular and will he attended by
the we'll wishes of a host of friends
in their new life
The Van Buren press., 1902-02-01
Resolutions Of Respect.

At q meeting Of j. T. Stuart Camp,
U. @. V. held Saturday afternoon, the
following resolutions were passed.
VIM. M. Shields died at his home In
Crawford county on the 18th day OF
March, 1901. Comrade Shields was
born In jackson county, Ala. March
10, 1881, and at his death had lived
man 9 allotted time Of three score and
ten years. He entered the Confederate
army az q private In May, 1851, joining
Co. G, Sd Arkansas cavalry, commanded
by Capt. Arthur Carroll. This com.
pany served a. body guard for Gen.
Pierce ut the battle OF Oak Hills, He
served to the end OF the war AZ Con.
federate soldier. Now, therefore, be II
RESOLVED, BY the members Of J. T,
Stuart Camp, y. G. ", that IN the
death Of Comrade Shields this camp has
lost good member, the county a good
man, and the country a patriot and law
abiding citizen, and that while we deep.
" feel his removal from among us we
bow with humble submission to the will
Of an All-Wise Providence, believing
that he doeth all things for the best,
and that when the last great roll call Is
made Comrade Shield will answer,
"present and ready for duty To the
family and relatives Of our deceased
comrade we extend our heartfelt sym.
patty.
RESOLVED FURTHER, That y copy Of
these resolutions be spread upon the
Records OF the Camp, that A COPY be fur
The Van Buren press., 1902-02-01
VIII Go to the Dallas Reunion.


Pat Cleburne Camp, Sons of Confed-
crate Veterans, at a well-attended meet
ing last Friday night decided to attend
the reunion to be held in Dallas, Tex. I,
in body. A committee consisting of
Alex. Gooding, Jr. Park Crutcher and
10 Jones was appointed to procure
uniforms and look after other business
connected with the preparation.
W. A. SHIRLEY, who was adjutant of
the camp, having permanently removed
from the state, Mr.. s. A. Pernot was
elected to the position vacated. The
camp has nearly 90 members on the roll
and expects to raise the number to 100
by the time Of the reunion.
j. T. Stuart Camp had a meeting
Saturday at which they also decided
to attend the reunion in a body and
have arranged to get uniforms of the
regulation pattern for the occasion.
The arrangement for special cars,
rates, ETC.. was left to the committee
appointed by the Sons of Veterans.
Commandant H. G. Pernot of the s.
G. V. g was at this meeting elected an
honorary member of J. T. Stuart Camp.
The Van Buren press., 1902-02-01
Clerks Wise Suggestions.

~ have lately been much troubled
with dyspepsia, belching and sour stom.
ach, )" writes M, s. Mead, leading
Of Attleboro, Mass, II
could eat hardly anything without
suffering several hours. My clerk
suggested ! try Kodol Dyspepsia Cure,
which did with most happy re-.
suits. I have had no more trouble and
when one can 70 to eating mince pie,
cheese, candy and nuts after such a
time their digestion must be pretty
good. endorse Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
- You don have to diet.
Eat all the good food you want, but
don't overload the stomach. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure digests your food.
CITY DRud STORE,
The Van Buren press., 1902-02-01
% CANDY eArsAEncA -
@DcQ()le&O
,s.. =. $2930l fIIYaC1 D,..,,., ~
Genuine stamped c. c. c. Never sold In bulk
Beware Of the dealer who tries to sell
something Just as good"

We have just received the very latest
faces of type for society stationery.
This is letter which the latest rules of
fashion dictate and we can assure you
that by having your calling cards, etc.
printed at this Office you will be right
up-to-date. Not year behind the
style.
The first Of the week made us hide
our Sunny South" sign and look up
our "Real Arkansas Winter sign.
The frozen sleet made travel quite diff
cult and dangerous for both man and
beast, and It Is a wonder there were
no serious accidents reported.
wANTED-sEvERAL PERSONS OF CHAR.
acter and good reputation In each state Zone in
this county required TO represent and advertise
DID, established. wealthy business house OF sol.
Id financial standing. Salary SIS weekly with
expenses additional, all payable IN cash each
Wednesday direct from head Offices, Horse and
carriage furnished, when necessary References
Enclose selfaddressed, stamped envelope. Man
hktI, DIV NhAtou Duiiuiuk, tHiNhko'
Some miscreant Monday stole the pen
rack and ink stand from the lobby Of
of the postofice, and this made Post.
master Orrick so wroth that he has
offered n reward OF IS. 90 for appehen.
sion OF the thief. Later they were
found In the vacant lot back OF the
postofiice.
The Fort Smith wholesalesale grocery
firms have petitioned congress to repeal
the war taxes on tea and addressed
strong letters to Congressman Little
and Senator Jones, urging them to lend
their influence to the passage Of such q
measure.
The Van Buren press., 1902-02-01
onlco with Dr. Lucas,

While we are planning improvements
for Van Buren, In the future, let US not
forget that a system Of sewerage has
become almost q necessity for Van
Buren,. The man or set Of men who
devise means by which the needed I'M
provement may be accomplished Will
receive the thanks Of the community.
Previous to Saturdays rain a great
deal Of blowing had been done through
out this portion OF the county, and this
land will be greatly benefited by the
snow and alternate freezing and thaw'
inp of this week. All our bottom lands
and much Of our uplands would be
greatly benefited by fall blowing
More Of II would have been done this
year but for the scarcity Of corn our
farmers not being able to get full work
out Of their draft stock because OF
having to curtail corn rations.
The Van Buren press., 1902-02-01
Ipnes' Band.

Bandmaster Innes and his superb
aggregation Of musical talent arrived
via the Choctaw aud Frisco about half
past clock Tuesday to fill their mat
inee engagement. Manager King had
gone to considerable expense to prepare
the stage for their appearance here, 1t
being, among other things, necessary
to run the electric light plant during
the hours Of performance, for the pur'
pose Of lighting the house. In spite of
the weather, which was about rs dis
agreeable as any we have experienced
this season, large audience assembled
to hear this world-renowned band and
they were well repaid for their trouble
Every portion Of the programme was
rendered to perfection.
A special engine pulled their train
back to Fort Smith after the matinee
hour and they played there that night.
The Van Buren press., 1902-02-01

Cards are out announcing the ap-
preaching wedding of Miss Tennie
Watts OF this city to Mr.. Chas. L. Stubbs
OF Blodgett, Mo. The date set for this
interesting event is Feb. 9th at Up. M.
A pipe organ worth 81 200 has been
placed in the Masonic Temple in Fort
SDiith. The church of the Immaculate
Conception will, in the near future, in
stall a like instrument with value of
81, 500.
Parents, do not neglect your chill
dren s Coughs, Sore Threats, Colds,
etc. they often lead to fatal results.
Try Simmons Cough Syrup. Pleasant,
safe and sure. Guaranteed. Price 25
and 81 cents.
The Misses McFarlane, after a visit
here of several weeks as guests of Mes
danes g. V. Visart and Oscar Bruun,
left Saturday for their home at South
McAlester, accompanied by Mrs. Visart.
There was some skating Monday and
early Tuesday on the river between the
round house and the sand.bar. Sun.
days cold wave brought the thermom.
eter down to 100 by Monday morning,
and 1t thawed but very little all this
week.
The Van Buren press., 1902-02-01
Died..

Percy Burton, aged five years, little
son of W. A. Briscoe, after brief i'll
ness. died Wednesday morning, Jan.
Goth The little sufferer had been i'll
for some weeks, but his condition on
the day previous to his death seemed to
be so much better that during the night
the nurse in charge took short nap
only to find that on awakening death
had released the imprisoned spirit, and
his soul had gone to him who saith
"Allow little children to come unto me
and forbid them not. -
W. A. Briscoe, who had returned to
Eufaula, was telegraphed for and ar
rived Wednesday evening and the
funeral took place Thursday.
The Van Buren press., 1902-02-01
A Lsaaoy Of the Grip

Ia often u rundown system Weak
ness, nervousness, lack Of appetite,
energy and ambition, with disordered
liver and kidneys, often follow an at
tack OF this wretched disease The
greatest need then IA Electric Bitters,
The splendid tonic, blood purifier, and
regulator of Stomach, Liver and Kid
neys. Thousands have proved that
they wonderfully strengthen the nerves,
build up the system and restore ia
health and good spirits after an attack
OF Grip. II suffering, try them. Only
500, Perfect satisfaction guaranteed by
JOHN o. KANE,
The Van Buren press., 1902-02-01
Saved Him From Torture.

There is no more agonizing trouble
than piles. The constant itching and
burning makes life intolerable. No pc.
sition Is comfortable. The torture Is
unceasing. DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve cures piles at once, For skin dis.
eases, cut, burns, bruises, all kinds OF
wounds, 1t Is unequalled, Us, Gerall
st. Paul, Ark. says: From 1855
suffered with the protruding, bleeding
piles and could find nothing to help me
until | used DeWitt's Witch Haze
Salve. A few boxes completely cured
me. Beware Of counterfeits.
CITY DRUG STORE.
The Van Buren press., 1902-02-01

d, II. Miller returned Monday from
visit to the 81. Louis market, where
be reports having purchased a very
large stock Of spring goods Mr. Miller
isa close buyer well acquainted with
tho needs Of the local market, and the
numerous patrons Of the popular firm
Of Geo, r, Wood q Co, are on the look-
out for some rare bargains, which past
s.nerIence assures are In store for them
Meanwhile, when It comes to wagons
and farming utensils they can show you
aome profitable investments.
The Van Buren press., 1902-02-01
Saved Her ChiJd's Life,

"In three weeks our chubby little
boy was changed by Pneumonia almost
to skeleton, writes Mrs, w. Wat.
kins. of Pleasant City, O. "A terrible
cough set in, that, in spite of good
Doctors treatment for several weeks,
grew worse every day. We then used
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con.
sumption, and our darling was soon
sound and we'll, We are sure this
grand medicine saved his life Mil
lions know it's the only sure cure for
Coughs, Colds and all lung diseases.
JOHN o KANE guarantees satisfaction.
SOC, 81 90. Trial bottles free.
The Van Buren press., 1902-02-01
Held for Perjury.
ONCE, Main st., adyg Millors Bake

Held for Perjury.
A new chapter was added In the case
Of the killing Of old man Powell near
Alma on the night Of Dec. ED. p. II.
Mustain, who arrested the four young
men who were acquitted Of the charge
OF murder In the first degree, for the
killing Of Powell, at the special term Of
court, WAS held Saturday by Justice
Davis under bond for $500 for perjury
In connection with the trial OF these
four young mon, Mustain at once gave
bond and claims no will have no trouble
In proving the charge unfounded.
The Van Buren press., 1902-02-01
Brown Yaden Pardoned.

Brown Yaden, late constable of Union
township, who at the recent term of
circuit court was convicted and sem
fenced to Imprisonment on two counts
Of forgery, was pardoned Monday by
Gov. Davis and returned home Tuesday
In company with Sheriff Pitcock and
Prosecuting Attorney Rogers, who had
interested themselves in Yaden behalf
while at Little Rock