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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-14
RECALLS FIRST
LECTURE AT DAVENPORT

Robert j. Burdette, better known
to the civilized world-that part of it
that laughs-as Bob Burdette-was
in the city for a time today, on his
way from Galesburg, where he
preached Sunday. to Muscatine, where
he will deliver one of his justly cele-
brated humorous lectures this even
ing. He held a small levee of Dav-
export newspaper men in the CORR
dor of the Kimball house while here,
and scattered CLEANS of sunshine
with a lavish hand wherever he
went.
Davenport was the first town that
Bob Burdette played when he cut
loose in his mad career of 1-night
stands as an unknown funny lectur-
err. He says that while life remains
he will never forget it. He had been
well enough advertised, but when
the curtain went up and he advanced
to the footlights. with his heart beat
ing so loud that the echoes were to
be heard the other side of Milan.
there were three reporters, four
ushers, ianitor, and policeman in
the house. That was all. The man
in the boNoffice had shut up shop
and gone home to get some sleep.
The policeman was supposed to have
come in for the same purpose.
But bad beginning makes a good
ending. and Mr.. Burdette went on
from this start to better and better.
till he had money enough, and now
he only lectures because the old
fierce yearning TO travel with The
Man on the WoodboX, and The Wo-
man Who Talks Bass, gets TOO strong
to be controlled. lie is out now on
Il rampage of eight months. which
will not be over till May, when he will
return TO the reservation, at Pasa-
dena. Cal.
Were all eXpansionists, and all
canal men, ont there said Mr.. Bur-
dette. I'VE rather prefer the Nicara-
qua route, for that brings the canal
little nearer to us, and that is
worth looking at. but anyhow we
want q canal"
There is no joke about this.-Dar-
export Democrat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-14

from his fight with Rubin, have to
locate it early in the game.
Fitz believes he has a royal chance
to regain the title of champion and
| is not alone in this belief. In fact
seven out of every ten men l meet
! think Bob the better man. and will
have a bet down on him, if. of course,
the price warrants il. In arguing
the abilities of both men they invar-
iably compare their respective fights
with Rubin and Sharkey, especially
the latter. If, they say, jeff could
not put the sailor away in twenty
five rounds. and Bob snuffed his light
in two rounds, why should he not
beat the champion? There is no
lodging the strength of that argu-
ment. but in defense of Jeffries it
must be admitted that the Sharkey
he met was physically better
Sharkey than the one Fitz hooked
up with.
But they have not as vet been
line on the men may be had after
the Jeff-Sharkey fight.
Regarding Fitzsimmons re-entering
the ring, prospects appear bright.
His asking Adolf Spreckles to back
him 10 fight the champion for $25, 900
and the stories sent out from New
York to the effect that Bob is wait
ing for financial inducements points
in that direction. The big fellows
present match with Sharkey is not
starting the confiagration antici-
pated. Toms quick and decisive de-
feat at the hands of Fitzsimmons
and the musty smell that still sur
rounds his contest with Fitzsimmons
in San Francisco, not to mention his
defeats by Jeffries and Rubin. all
help to put damper on the match.
The contest is scheduled to take
place on the coast between March IS
and April fer 61H per cent of the
gross receipts, to be divided 20 per
cent to the winner and 25 per cent to
the loser. Its drawing quality de-
ponds solely on Fitzsimmons. Should
he condescend to meet the champion
fight fans will taboo the Jeff-Shark-
ey fight and lay on their monetary
oars for the Jeff-Fitz go, which will
be the largest money getter since the
demise of the Horton law. Sharley
meets refer Manner IN 1nliauelphla
next Friday night, and upon the re-
suit of that contest hinges the box
office receipts of his battle with JEFF
fries.
Corbett, during this championship
has been lost in the
shuttle and tossed in the discard, as
it were. Still. according to his say. |
he is not out of the running. His
found fight with Jeffries
during which he more than held his |
own, makes him factor. Muzzled, |
however, by contract on everything |
pertaining to fight until next May. he |
is compelled 20 sit on the fence and |
watch the proceedings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-14

Directors Meet and Lay Plans for
the Work of the
Year.

The monthly meeting of the Assoc
ciated Charities was held at the new
quarters over 225 Eighteenth street
last evening. 1t was decided to rent
the hall in which the, meeting was
held and fit il up for permanent use
and meetings will be held there reg
ularly hereafter.
The financial condition of the or
ganization is such that it has been
found necessary to make canvass
for funds and a committee to- attend
to it VII probably be appointed at
the next meeting.
In order to awaken more interest
among the churches and benevolent
societies of the city Mrs. Joseph
Worker, the secretary. was appoint
ed to solicit delegates to the meet
ings and she was empowered to Sc
cure such assistance as she desired.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-14
WAR ON BETWEEN
DICTATORS OF THE DANCE

The dancing masters of Davenport
and New York are at war. At the
last meeting of the Normal Dancing
School association of the United
States, j. Mark Macdonald of New
York was elected president of the or
ganization, succeeding f. Leslie Glen
denen of Davenport after hard
fight in the convention at Buffalo last
June.
Now, according to New York
special, Macdonald has started suit
against Mr.. Clendenen for defama-
ton of character. basing his suit on
a letter which he says was sent to II.
y. Grant. of Buffalo. secretary. by
Clendcnen. Macdonald says the let
ter is not only improper but false AK
well, and has turned IL over to a
United States commissioner and by
him referred to Washington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-14
Children EsneoInlIx Liable.

Burns, bruises and cuts are eX-
tremely painful, and if neglected
often result in blood poisoning. Chill
dren are especially liable to such
mishaps because not so careful. As
n remedy DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
is unequalled. Draws out the fire,
stops the pain, soon heals the wound.
.'eware of counterfeits. Sure cure
for piles. 'DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve cured my baby of eczema after
two physicians gave her up" writes
James Mock, n. Webster, Ind. "The
sores were so bad she soiled two to
five dresses daily" For sale by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-14
Progress ofCuba.

Recent statistics show that the
exports from Cuba have been large
~ increased and the imports de
creased since it came under Ameri-
can rule. This proves that things
are becoming more settled Cubans
can always look back on the change
of rulers as the successful turning
point in their career. The turning
point in the life of any weak, sickly
or nervous person will undoubtedly
be when they resolve to try Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters for ailments
of the stomach, liver and bowels.
This splendid meoicine will cure Hat
ulency, heartburn, belching. indiges-
ton. dyspepsia and constipation
Thousands of people have been
brought back to health by it's use
during the past 50 years. We there
fore urge you to try 1t. Our private
stamp is over the neck of the Bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-14
HELEN BLAIR NEW BOAT
w. j. YOung's Running Mate is
Christened-Ferry Conn
pany Election.

The annual meeting of the Carni-
val City Packet company was held
yesterday in Davenport. The old
board was reelected: Maj. NJ. L.
Marks, F. w. Smith, L. NJ Fisher,
Capt. A. Reimers and w. A. Blair,
and they in turn reelected officers
as follows:
President and Manager-W A.
Blair.
Vice President-Fred Daut.
Secretary. b. Phillips.
Treasurer-M. l.. Marks.
The reports read showed that the
company's three boats carried 5O.6O4
passengers and 1896 tons of freight
during the season of 1901. with
margin of profit sufficient to pay
moderate dividend. leaving enough
money in the treasury TO put its fleet
q fsteamers in first-class shape for
the campaign of 1902
The Silver Crescent is on the Ma
rine ways at Quincy. where she has
been extensively repaired and is
ready to launch and resume her
daily trip between Keokuk and
Quincy when the season opens. Capt.
S. r.. Dodds, who came up to visit
relatives and attend the annual meet
ing. will continue in charge of the
Crescent. The old faithful" w j.
Young, .Jr., has received her annual
over hauling on the Rock Island ways
and is all ready to launch. She and
the Urania, which is being rebuilt at
Kahllle's yard, will give daily serv-
ice between Rock Island Davenport
and Burlington, only the latter will
not agin appear as. the Urania. The
stockholders voted to rechristen her
the Helen Blair. This is making her
n name-sake of the little daughter
of Capt. Blair.
The annual meeting of the Ferry
company was held yesterday. Messrs.
f. ID. Sweeney and j. F. Robinson
and Capt. NJ. II. Henderson. of this
city. and Messrs. Joe II. Lane and Ed
fischer, of Davenport. We're elected
directors for the year, and they. in
turn chose Mr.. Sweeney president
and Mr.. Robinson secretary and
treasurer for the year. Capt. Hen
derson will continue to have active
charge of the boat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-14
ALL EYES ARE ON BOB FITZSlMMONS-
WILL HE FIGHT jim JEFFRIES?

George Siler, recognized authority
on things pugilistic, says:
The predominating question in pug
dom today is: VIII Bob Fitzsimmons
reenter the ring and fight Champion
Jim Jeffries?
When Fitz. during the dying throes
of the horton law, squeIched the
fight out of Messrs. Rubin and
Sharkey, in five and two rounds re-
spectively, he was on edge and
wanted to fight Jeffries before that
edge became dulled. Those who saw
the ianky one go through the double
performance say his condition and
his walloping abilities were such he
would have gone around Jeffries like
cooper around a barrel had the
champion condescended to meet him.
There is no getting away from the
fact that Fits defeats of Rubin
and Sharkey were the most remark
able feats in the history of pugilism.
Still. it cannot be said that BCb's
fighting form was such that he could
have defeated Jeffries n week after
he introduced Sharkey's nose and
mouth to the resin on the platform
forced the introduction to last ten
seconds.
He made Sharkey wonder where he
was inside of two rounds-a time
limit too short to test his condition
or power of endurance. In his fight
with Rubin, however. he showed
signs of weakness. and, like Gus,
wabbled all over the ring.
They fought at top speed in the
first round. at the end of which
Rubin looked n winner. In the sec
ond round Fitz landed n terrific body
blow. which took all the fight out of
Madden's man. Gus stuck gamely to
his work, though. and. while he had
no strength to inflict punishment, he
certainly had Fitz completely tagged
during the contest.
While great credit must be given
Fitzsimmons for his last two ring
performances. too much stress must
not be laid to his physical condition,
especially when compared with that
possessed by Jeffries. Fitzsimmons
at 80, with fighting weight hover
ing around the 170-pound notch, and
Jeffries at 25. with at least 2i5
pounds of solid flesh and muscle,
combined with a capacity for fistic
grueling and hitting powers, looks
to me like bad betting proposition
on the older and lighter mans end
of the argument. Science, of course,
would favor Fitz. but that would be
offset by all other known ring adj
vantages, with probably the eXcep-
tion of hitting.
? There is no gainsaying Bob's hit
ting ability and his knowledge of
how to direct his blows at an oppon-
ent's anatomy to drop them for the
count of ten is marvellous, and he
may be so fortunate as to locate JEFF
ries' heretofore unknown ten count
spot. If he does he will, judging
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-14
MANS HEART
is ON THE RIGHT SIDE

\ man with his heart on his right
side instead of his left is an eX-
tremely rare thing. Outside of the
medical fraternity it was thought
that but one man in the state was
thus fixed, but such is not the case.
Charles Hostetter. of this city. son
of II. X. Hostetter, of the keystone
Manufacturing company, has the dis
tinction of having his heart on the
wrong side, always has had and
probably always will have, says the
Sterling Standard. Hostetter has
been examined by several physicians
and all have agreed on the subject.
All of Hostetter's other organs are
normal. His health is excellent and
he is an excellent athlete. He has
never experienced any discomfort or
Inconvenience as the result of the
unusual location of his heart and
the physicians who have examined
him state that he bids fair to live as
long as any other man, as far as his
heart is concerned. The pulsations
are as even as those of any other
active, healthy young man and there
appears to be nothing unusual about
normal in every other way and all
of its surrounding organs are per-
fectly healthy.
The case is extremely rare and
only one other man i'm Illinois, as far
as known. has his heart similarly
misplaced. This man is George w.
Hurst. of Lexington. Hurst has been
summoned before the Mclean County
Medical society as an object lesson.
Did Hostetter so choose he could
make all kinds of money appearing
before medical examiners, but he
does not care for notoriety. Up to
Friday no one in the city, with the
exception of several of the physi-
clans, knew anything of his case. al
though it has often been talked over
among the physicians of the town.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-14
E. @. FRAZER
Telephone 11SS.
Masters Sale.

Searle & Marshall, Attorneys
State of Illinois, ls
Rock Island County. %
In the Circuit Court In Chancery. Fore
closure General No. 1852
Angelica Tegeler
William Atkinson, Helen L Atkinson 4.
Nursing, John w. Dresser. Peoples National
Bank, Of Rock Island Illinois
Notice is HEREBY given that by virtue of q
decree of said Court entered In the above en-
titled cause on the first day OF november. A. ID
1901 shall, on Saturday. the ele. enth day of
January A. d 1902. az the hour of two O'Clock
in the afternoon &C the east door of the Courf
House, in the City of hOck Island. in said
County of Rock Island. to satisfy said Decree,
sell at public vencae to the highest bidder for
cash that certain parcel of Land. situate 10
the County of Rock Island and State OF I'LL
noIs known and described as follows, to-vis
Lot No one (D 10 block No. two or In that
part of the city of Rock Island known as and
called Towards &C nd addition, except the
west dfty (5n) feet or said lot. situated H. the
city Of Rock sand. IN the county OF Rock
Island, in the state Of Illinois.
Dated at Rock Island, illinois, this ninth day
of December. A 1901
ELwIH r PARMESTER.
Master In Chancery. Rock Island County, Ill
SEARLB & MARSHALL,
Complainanbs Solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-14

Sesrle & Marsh Il, Attorney.

Scare & Marsh II, Attorney
state of Illinois,
Rock Island County. fS
In the Circuit Cou { In Chancery. Fore
closure General No. 1917
James Balmer
VS.
Julia Phillips, Frank NJ Phillips, CLYDE G.
Phi lips. Artie Phillips, Maud Adam Anna
". chill pa Edward D. Phi llip- and ID X Mo-
berry and Franz s Cool, administrators of the
est tte of -. n Phillips, deceased.
Notice Is hereby given that Dy virtue of q
decree OF said Court, entered IN the above
entitled cause, on the twentieth day of No
vember. A. D. 1901, shall on Saturday. the
eleventh day of January, A. D.. 1902 at
the hour OF two O'Clock IN the after
noon. at the East door of the Court
House, in the City of Rock Island, 10
said County of Rock Island, to satisfy said
decree, sell at public vendue TO the highest
bidder for cash, that certain parcel of land
situate In the County of Rock Island and
State of Illinois, known and described as
follows, to-wit:
The south I45 acres OF the south west q~ar-
ter 90 of section twenty-five (22) In town
ship number enty (20) north range two (2)
east of the 4th Principsl Meridian In the
county of rock Island aud state of Illinois.
Dated at Rock Island, illinois, this ninth day
of December, a. ID. 1901.
ELwIN Z. PARMENTER,
Master IN Chancery. Rock Island County, Ill.
SEARLE & MARSHALL
CCmplainabt's solicitors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-14
Exncutrix,s Notice.

Estate OF Peter Gottsmann, d sceased y
fhe undersigned having peen appointed
executrix of the last viii and testsment of
Peter Csottsruann, late of the county of Rock
Island state of Illinois. deceased, hereby
gives notice that she VIII appear before
the county court of Rock Island county, at
the county court room. In the city of Rock Isl
and. at the March term on the first Mon
day In March next, at which time all per
sons hayin claims against said estate are nc :
tit ed and requested to attend, for the purpose
Of having the same ad JUS led
All persons Indebted to said estate a-e re-
quested to make immedi ts plymsnt to the
Dated this Ssh day OF January. 4 d. 1909
BARBARA GoTTsaIASN, Ere cut TX.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-14
Six Million Boxes a Year.

In 1895, none; in 1900, 6,ooo, 900
boxes; that's Cascarets Candy Ca
thartic's jump into popularity. The
people have cast their verdict. Best
medicine for the bowels in the world.
All druggists, Ioc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-14

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
if it fails to cure. Z. w. Groves
signature is on each box. CSC.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-14

In Coal it's quality that makes
heat, it's quality that retains it, it
is quality that makes possible
consumption of 90 per cent of
the combustible part of it, leav-
ing n light, clean ash; lastly, it's
quality that lessons your fuel
bills-you're not paying for dirt,
refuse or unburnables. The coal
we handle both hard and soft de-
serves all the good things we and
our patrons say for it a ton will
talk as loudly as a carload.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-14

Health restoring, life renewing
cordial, a tonic that fortifies the
body and brain and stops the mine
of decay. That's what Rocky Noun
tain does. SOC. T. ii. Thomas phar-
macy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-14

w. c. Williamson, of Amherst, Va,
says: For more than year 1 suf-
fered from lumbago. I finally tried
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and it gave
me entire relief, which all other
remedies had failed to do" Sold by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-14
Miss Sophie Bonhan, Vice-president
Chicago Pros and Cons Club, Tells How
She Escaped Fearful Operation for
Womb Trouble, by Taking Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

"DEAR MRS PINKIIAM - feel that words but feeble
hearts gratitude when there much
have suffered with womb trouble years,
family physician said operation needed but dreaded and
reading of Lydia Il. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound
day decided give trial first To great joy
four months treatment strong and WELL experienced pain
trouble and the Compound built entire system. shall
always bless the day started take your medicine proved
greatest good Miss SOPHIE BoNHAM 2S1 Oak St. Chicago H.
$4,000 FORFEIT IF THE ABOVE LETTER
When troubled
eucorrhoa
womb that feeling inflammation of backache
boating fauencel general debility indigestion
extabity r1iabity seplessne melancholy "al
feelings hopeessness,
they should remember there tried and remedy
Vegetable Compound troubles.
refuse to buy other medicine for need the best
to her
She guided thousands health. Address,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-14
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Clinton and dubuque 800.
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sesz4d4EAza agent.
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-13
Real Friend.

az have suffered from dyspepsia and
Indigestion for fifteen years" says w
T. Sturdevant of Merry Oaks, n. c,
after L had tried many doctors and
medicines to no avail one of my
friends persuaded me to try Kodol.
1t gave immediate relief. / can eat
almost anything 1 want now and
my digestion is good. / cheerfully
recommend Kodol" Don't try to
cure stomach trouble by dieting.
That only further wealIens the sys-
tenn. Lou need wholesome, strength
ening food. Kodol enables you to
assimilate what you eat by digesting
it without the stomach's aid. All
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-13

the woman's injuries. which are of
quite a serious nature.
nu
Licenses to we'd have been issued
the following couples: Theodore
Kistenmacher of this city and Marie
l.. Wright of Wilton; John Rodenberg
of Durant, and Alvina Husan of Dona-
hue.
At o'clock yesterday morning oc-
Cured the death of Mrs. Mary Har-
tig. at her home. 619 East Fourth
street, in the 5sth year. 9th month
end 11th day of her life. The de-
ceased was a native of Mecklenburg
and to Princeton. ILL.,, when % years
of age. For the past nine years her
residence was in this city. The hus-
band. Charles Hartig. is the sole
survivor. The remains will be ship
ped to Depew. H., Saturday morning
at o'clock. where interment will be
made.
r. II. Harmed of Harmed & Won
tells the Peoria Journal n thrilling
story of his experience in Tuesday
evenings storm. which was, almost a
tornado in Peoria. The first blast
blew off the tin roof from about
two-thirds of the Boston store. This
let the rain pour into the building.
An attempt was made by Mr.. Won
Maur and others to roll the tin cover
ing back. when il was found that the
building was afire. water running
down the electric light wires having
spoiled the insulation and started II
blaze. When the firemen had put
this out and the work on the roof
was resumed, what appeared to be n
cloud of smoke was seen approach
ing. Those ON the roof had hardly
time to dodge through the openings
when the storm broke i'm new fury,
with "a force that would have swept
them from the building had it caught
them in exposed positions. Mr..
Harmed estimates the damage to the
store and stock at $4,000.