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FRIDAY, AUGUST %, 1902.
Republican State Ticket.

Fol Congressman
IF. sPALDING,
OF Cass.
j. F. MARSHALL,
Of Dickey.
FRANK WHITE,
For Lieutenant Governor
DAVID BARTLETT,
For Commissioner of Insurance
FERD LEUTz,
OF Morton.
For Commissioner of Agriculture
R. j. TURNER,
FOR Attorney General
c.. N. FRICH,
Of Nelson.
H.. L. HOLMES,
OF Pembina.
Nor Secretary of State
E. F. PORTER,
For Railroad COMMISSIONER
81 E Eie S5MAl
OIL 8 ) I To HUsD'
Of Wells.
For Treasurer
D. H. MCMILLAN,
Of Cavalier.
For Superintendent of Public Instruction
w. L. sT0CKWELL,
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All the "signs' point to a hard
winter. The "signs'' also indicate
that there will be a coal famine, ow-
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-08-29

Third-J. E. Paulson, Hillsboro.
Fourth R. s. Adams, Lisbon.
Fifth-John D. Black, Valley City.
Sixth-W. G. Gilbreath, Mandan.
Seventh-W. A. Laidlaw, Lang
don.
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Legislative Ticket.

FOL Members of the Legislature, Ramse,
County (21st Dist.)
GEO. w. H. DAVIS,
CHARLES Fl. BAKER,
81. r. ASLAKSON.
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The members Of the Republican
state central committee met at Fargo
Tuesday and decided to have a short
but vigorous campaign this year.
The ball will not be started until
sometime the latter part of Septem'
Der, and it is expected that Pesident
Roosevelt will be in the state at the
time to open the campaign. The fol-
lowing are the new members of the
executive committee by judicial dis:
tricts:
First-William Bulge, Grand
Forks.
Second-George H. Stevens, Town.
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For Superintendent of Public Instruction
w. L. STOCKWELL,
Hi OF Walsh. ..
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The Great Northern is surveying
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Editor Bratton's residence at Knox
was struck by lightning during the
recent electric storm.
Prof. J. F. Koepler, of Mapleton,
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Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-08

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Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-08
AdmInIstrat .r's Sale notice.
Sweeney & Walker.
STAG of Illinois,

State Of Illinois. t.
Rock Island County -
In,the County Court. September term, A. D.
ISo2-
Otto Gottsch adninist ator of fhe estate oi
Wilhelm hieme, deceased petitioner, VS.
Mari Thiem% the unknown beir~ or div sees
OF Wilhelm This me deceased. the u known
owner of s,utrl )t nuInSer ELK y (6i1 in sect on
n moer tn r.y-dve (35)- township number
eighteen (ISO. North fange number two (2)
west OF the eth p. according to the as les
sors plat of A. ID. 1854 of lots sub-tots and
state of Illinois. defendants petit n for an
ord. to sell real estate to pay debts
NOIice IL hereby given That by virtue OF q
Decree of sale made and entered ia sato
cause. on the stn day of September. a.
ID 1902 1T the September term, A ID 1879, OF
said court. /, the under igned aominis r3ts of
ssid wi on Friday, Oct 10, A. ID,
and five o'clock p m, wit: At the hour OF
two O'Clock y. m. of said da', CT the East
Door of the Court Bouss, in th- Siy OF
kock lan@. in said county Q q ate, sc / az
p1bli. vPndue the bighest aud best bidder
or bidders for cash in hand, the following real
estate:
Out-iot number si~ty Is In section number
thirty-five (35) In To nship run5ber eiRhte en-
US) north range numb T two ~ west OF the
fourth m. acct rcinR to the assessors plat
of a. D. 1854 Of lots. sub lots and uf-l ITS in
the c tv OF Rock Tsia d, in Rock Islard county,
state of Illinois, subject. .howevtr. 10 The es-
tate OF homestead and the right of dover of
Mari hieme. widow of said iIhelm Theme,
decd therein and thereto.
Administrator of the estate of Wilhelm
Theme, deceased
SwEEpEY q WALKER Solicitors for Peti-
tiOoer
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-08
HELD TO Be ALEGhl
Attorney General HanIin De.
clares Against Convict La
Dor in Illinois.
SAYS IT EVADEs THE LAW
Opinion of Far Reaching Effect
Given to Gov.
Yates.

Springfield, H.. Oct. SIN an opin
ion furnished yesterday to Gov
Yates. at the executives request. At
tornev General Hamlin expresses the
belief that all prison labor contracts
now i'm force in the state of Illinois
are in violation of the constitutions
Furthermore. in the opinion of the
attorney general, no contract can be
drawn whereby the labor of convicts
can be let to persons, firms or cor
pcrations without violating the con
stitution.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-08

1t is noteworthy fact that the
comic opera successes of Pixley and
Luders have succeeded one another
i'm one. two. three order. The recep-
tion that Chicago is giving the new
est creation bearing their trade mark
indicates that the degree to which
they have triumphed is successive as
well. The Prince of Pilsen" is en-
tering upon it's third week at the
Studebaker theatre and even during
these early days of the limited run
of the production it is unmistakably
evident that it will score with more
telling results than have been credit.
ed to any musical comedy production
in Chicago for many seasons. \ series
of packed houses have been recorded
at the Michigan avenue amusement
place, which shows conclusively that
Chicago and the thousands of visitors
to the city are seriously threatened
with the prince of Pilsen" habit
The general verdict of those who
have seen the new Pixley and Luders
opera is that il ranks ahead of ''Ihe
Runaway Girl. king Dodo,' me
Geisha." San Toy" and others of
the later day musical comedy family
II is classed along with The Fortune
Teller" and robin Hood shows
which have captivated thousands of
American theatre-Soers. In the
Prince of Pilsen" there ares any
number of musical hits. and conspicu
Gus among them is the song of Cit
| les" in which different cities and
towns in the United States are repre-
sented in song and are hit off WI.
characteristic music. This feature of
the charming entertainment provided
at the Studeballer has proved especI
ally popular because it affords the
out-of-town contingent an opportun-
ity to applaud their respective homes.
Another hit of the piece is The Tale
of the Sea She'll patterned after
me Tale of the Kangaroo" and The
Tale of the Bumble Bee" two of Mr.
Luders' previous contributions which
have become immensely popular
Other good songs are "He Didn t
Know Exactly What to Do" Keep 1t
Dark" and "The Message of the Nio-
let" 1t is evident that the Prince of
Pilsen" could run on indefinitely at
the Studebaker were il not for this.
fact that the appearance of the Cas-
tie Square Opera company at that
amusement place early in December
will necessarily terminate the en-
gagement.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-08
H. S, CABLE MANAGER
Report That He Has Been Chosen
to Succeed c. A. Goodnow
on Rcck Island.
WILL MAKE HIS HOME HERE
To BE Promoted From Position of
superintendent West
of Missouri.

Rumors heard in railroad circles
are to the effect that III. :. Cable, for
merly vice president and general
manager of the Peoria road, and now
general superintendent of all lines OF
the Rock Island system west of the
Missouri river with headquarters at
Topeka. Kans., has been selected To
succeed c. a. Goodnow as general
manager Of the entire C., II. |. d II.
Although the statement cannot be
officially confirmed, it is given out by
those in position to know whereof
they speak that Mr.. Goodnow is to
retire and that Mr. Cable will become
his successor and will again be res
ident of Rock Island, as much as his
official duties will allow.
Mr.. Cable passed through the city
this morning ON his way To Chicago.
Railway Notes.
Passenger trains ON the Burlington
and Rock Island were behind sched-
ule time this morning owing to heavy
traffic.
l.. w. Berry, division superintend-
ent of the Burlington. is i'll the city
today.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-08
Brotherhood of ST. Andrew.

Round trip tickets to Boston, Mass,
and return. Will be on sale OCT. TO
IL. 1902, inclusive, from all Big Four
points at the rate of ONE FARE FOR
THE ROUND TRIP Stop-over at NJ
AGARA FALLS without extra charge.
LIMIT.-Tickets Will be good for
continuous passage in each direction,
good returning leaving Boston not
later than Oct. 13. 1902.
EXTENSION RETURN LIMIT.-By
depositing ticket with terminal agent
not earlier than Oct. ., nor later than
u o'clock, noon, Oct. Is, and on pay
ment of fee of 50 cents at time of de
posit, an extension of return limit to
leave Boston to and including, but
not later than Nov -, 1902, may be
obtained.
For full information and particulars
as to rates, tickets, limits, call on
agents "Big Four Route" or address
the upersigned.
WARREN j. LYNCH, w. p. DEPPE.
Gen. Pass. s. Tkt. Agt. Asst. G. p. & T. A
Cincinnati. o
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-08
TALK OF THE CITY.
It's InterestIng to Our Readers. because II
Refers to Rock Island People.
cents.


1t is astonishing how good news
will spread. From every ward and
street we hear of our people talking
about the workings of the little con
queror.' Merit and honorable meth
DDS receive their just reward. So
many cases are cropping up that it is
almost impossible to investigate them
all. but we have taken a few in hand
and have given them publicity for the
benefit of our readers. Our represen-
tative obtained the following state
ment of facts in personal interview.
They are true in every particular and
no stronger evidence can be obtained
than home Endorsement.
John Taylor, of TAB Fourteenth
street, grocer. says: Il had dull
pain in the small of my back which |
attributed to the sluggishness of my
kidneys. There were no other symp-
toms of kidney trouble, but l was
anxious to get rid of it before fur
ther complications set in which might
be more difficult to check. Doan's
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tention and | obtained box from the
Harper house drug store. l took
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me-"
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States.
Remember the name Doan's and
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Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-08
Anministrnror.s Nnt,-a
or ElIep wei h deceased

Estate of Ellen Wei b deceased
Ine lnderAlgneo having oeen appolnled 40
rninistratrix of the estate OF El-n Welch
late of the county of Rock Island. state OF I'LL
nois, deceased hereby gives notice that S 1s
viii appear before the county court of Roci
Island county, at the county court room 10 the
city OF Rock Island at the December term
on q e arst Monday in ecember next, at " hick
time alI persons having claims against SAID
estate are notified ard requested to attend. To-
She purpose of having the same adjusted
Al persons tnd6bted to said estate are re
Quested to make Immediate payment TO soc
Undersiened
i1at~-s' shIs 4 b dav of Octi bsr a. " 1862
JoHAENAH CoUGHLlN, Administrators.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-08
Far Reaching In Eject.

The opinion is OF far-reaching eff
feet, in that it practically means the
cancellation of all existing prison la.
Dor contracts. y large proportion oi
the inmates of the state penal insti-
'tutions have been used ON contract
labor, and the reports of the ward
ems of the state penitentiaries show
that the receipts from this source
have almost covered the operating
expenses of the institutions.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-08
DaIrymen Elect Officers.

The Dairymen's Protective associ-
alton at its meeting held i'm Turner
hall Monday evening elected the fol
lowing officers:
President Henry Raithel.
Vice President-Frank Norris.
cretary-George Noss.
TreaSurer-Ed JenS.
Board of Directors-Fred Matthey
Henry Raithel. Frank Norris, George
NosS. Ed JenS.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-08

means. poison. The victim reads a
book whose pages have been poison
ed; the leaves stick together; in
moistening his fingers at his lips To
turn the page he gets the deadly
drug. This is an idea that has been
appropriated by Mark F. Swan, au.
thor of The Silver Dagger ihe
mystery running all through this
play is based on a murder committed
by the above means, and it forms a
most interesting and powerful play.
The Silver Dagger" will be the at
traction at the Illinois next Sunday.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-08
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Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-08

Wood & Wards big company pre-
senting their splendid spectacular
comedy, The Two Merry Tramps." "
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Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-08
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Mr.. Harry NJ. Stevens, of Midland
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the Richmond Hote, writes:
alt gives me pleasure to testify to the
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-08
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Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-08
Railway Notes.
TALES OF THEATRE.

Andrew Robson and strong sup
porting company gave a delightful
presentation at the Illinois last even
ing, before a highly appreciative au-
dience, of the dramatized version of
Winston ChurchiI's novel of colonial
and continental days, Richard Car
vel.' Mr.. Robson appeared in the
title role and was ideal in every re
spect. The company was up to every
expectation without exception, and
included Miss Edna Il. Borthers as
Dorothy Manners. Miss Della Clarke
as Patty Swain, Mrs. Gallagher as
Mrs. Manners, John X. Newman as
John Paul Jones. Hale Norcross as
Charles James Fox and II. c. Hamil
ton as the Duke of Chartersea. The
play was beautifully staged. the com
pany carrying its own special scener.
for each act.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-08

1t is wonderful how many ways
man has devised to take the life of
his fellow man. In prehistoric times
you went after your enemy with n
knotted club. and upon finding him
you battered him to pieces. Later
the fighting men of the world learn
ed the value of sharp blade. and for
thousands of years the sword and the
axe were the favorite means employ
ed. But as the world grew older So
ciety grew more complex, so we find
in the 18th century Catherine De Me-
dici, unable to face and kill her foe
openly, resorting to the subtler
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-08

Miss Lavinia Shannon. one of Wash
ington's most popular actresses, has
been engaged as leading woman for
Fred &. Ross Beyond Pardon" com
pany, which appears at the Illinois
tonight. Miss Shannon was born in
New Orleans and she is as popular
there as she is elsewhere. and that
means that she is one of the most
popular women in stage life. She was
handsomely complimented by many
of Washington's best citizens i'm peti-
tioning Manager Fred G. Berger to
engage her as leading lady for his
stock company at the Lafayette the
atre. Mr.. Berger would have been
glad to engage her but for her pre-
vious engagement to Mr.. Ross. Miss
Shannon is not only an accomplished
and brilliant actress, but she is one
of the most lovable and entertaining
women in Washington. She has
hosts of friends there in the highes
circles of society. who never miss an
opportunity of giving her a cordial
greeting every time she appears up
on the stage in that city.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-08

Every effort was made to the end
that the dressing and investiture of
when Knighthood was in Flower
should conform to the customs and
costumes of the first Is years of the
18th century. \ puzzling situation
was met with as regards the under
wear worn in that period. Those
who have seen the play will remem
ber that in the second act the Prin-
cess Mary seeks refuge in bed i'm or
der TO escape Henry lis impor-
tunities that she marry Louis of
France. Then the king and court
burst into her apartments at Bride
well house; they discover her sitting
up in bed and garbed in white
night-dress. This is not historically
accurate, for when Henry was king.
nobody, whether of high or low de-
gree, wore night clothes at ALL 1t will
be recalled, too, that Princess Mary
in her rage, hurls various portions of
her wearing apparel at the king and
his courtiers. 1t is all dainty lingerie
of pink, white and blue. These gar
ments are not historically accurate.
either, for people in those days wore
black underwear owing to the diff
Guilty of obtaining water and the ex-
Pense of soap. Even royal person
so much because of the expense of
white ones, but on account of the
difficulty of obtaining water to
cleanse them. The first local presen-
tation of this beautiful drama will be
Rock Island Argus., 1902-10-08

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-17
THE TIMERS CONVENTION.

On Monday next at Wikesbare representatives of the ~
miners local unions will the purnoe m 49,
ing upon President Roosevelt plan for settlement Of tho ~
sK though the commission that has been appointed by The
call Tor this convention contains the recommendation
the executive board that the strikers work and submit 70
the commission all questions issue the operators and
mine workers
his is most encouraging because at the conven
ton the advice OF President Mitchell other members Of the
executive board will be followed by the miners and that within
very ew days work VIII be resumed Operations begun
TOO soon to please and relieve the people whose are empty
or who have been compelled pay famine prices the small sun
ply they have been able TO obtain
Naturally there widespread desire TO learn whether m no,
there will be material reduction price mining
are resumed While there thus far forthcoming no definite no
nation that point there indications weeks not months
may eaps before the price falls to the level which was before
the strike began The advance be made bv
them but the mddemen and the retailers have made such eno
profits during the period OF scarcity are not likely 70
their squeezing operations SO long they them
fully There little humanity in business unfortunately
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-17
THE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR r,AYoR.

Yesterday afternoon Republican city convention met and in
Puhctoy manner gave its endorsement mayoray candidate
VINO had previously chosen by and
plotted by the Journal When was made some time
ago that Mr. Walter Duree the personally
OF General White The News
zee entered the race tor the Office of under such
would be with heavy handicap the rank and file of the
Rssuhcer do regard onenan nominees
However Mr. Durfee has Fit GO fellow citizens
as the candidate of General White take the
consequences.
But he starts seriously handicapped the manner in
wncn ms nomination brought about he will still
more heavily burdened by the remarkably
prompt but surprisingly ndcreet acceptance After ex
pressing gratcaon because the unsought
ana unsolicited Mr. Durfee makes this amazing statement
IL elected shall be perfectly perform the duties of the
ble."
verify Mr. Durfee becomes remarkably self
hcent at the threshold of He saws in effect that
elected he will be guided solely by his own opinions which can
mean nothing else than that the people when tv bap
pen to be opposed those opinions influence Mr. Due in
the performance of his public is daring man. indeed
VINO thus sets his views above the opinion of his
fellow citizens and comaceny principles of gov
ernent that have been followed since the the state
fundamental principle people govern through the
ocers chosen by them that simply execute the will
the people without reference views or desires
MT De however would all this impose people
ms individual preferences whether they oppose them There
good ground for the belief however given no op
porun to put practice the policy has thus eav an
Tor the citizens OF Providence to
place would-be dictator in the of mayor
After such opening surprising find Mr. Durfee later
on his letter. declaring his emphatic approval not only of the no.
lice commission but the method by which appointed One
who refuses to be guided by the will the people can
hardly be expected regard robbng the people
of the right of home rule rr
Mr. Durtee think the citizens of will submit to
the unwarraned usurpaton of perogaves bv poa, ~
sinister political purposes but doing only deuding him
se The people of this never before bv the
ripper legislation of they determined to punish
not only those directly responsible whom the Repubcan
mayora nominee but candidate the hardhood
to declare his approval of it.