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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27
INCREASE IN PAY OF
RURAL CARRIERS ORDERED

The postmaster general has issued
Il general order announcing the in
crease of pay of rural free delivery
mail carriers 500 each per annum.
This is the sequel to successful
movement among the employees of
this branch of the service and the
announcement that the postmaster
general had issued the all important
order will be learned with pleasure
by all friends of the rural free de
livery system. The carrier performs
in the course of a day practically all
of the work required of the ordinary
postmaster. In fact Il rural carrier
is Il b-postmaster-his responsible
tiles being confined to a certain num-
Der of patrons of the Office. In the
past the salary of the rural carrier
was not calculated to induce life of
.profigacy but sufficient to attract
into the service men entirely capable
and who take an interest in the work
and strive to improve the service. The
increase To 5000 will have the effect
of still further raising the standard.
The raising of the salary Will prob
ABLY end the agitation to substitute
the contract system of delivery for
the system now prevailing. Friends
of rural delivery see in the sugges-
tion great danger to the efficiency of
the service. On star routes the gov
ernmcnt let's the contract for carry
ing the pouch mail to the different
star routes offices to the lowest bid
der. No particular ability is required
to do this work; any man or boy who
knows the road can deliver the
pouches. But rural delivery service
requires ability of Il different sort.
1t is more than likely that the lowest
bidder would he wholly incapable of
doing the work required of rural
carrier. Patrons of rural routes do
not care to have their mail delivered
by the lowest bidder. and If price il
the only qualification of the man who
is To handle their mail they would
rather do without the service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27
Something That VIII Do You Good.

We know of no way in which we
can be of more service to our read
ers than to tell them of something
that will be of real good to them.
For this reason we want to acquaint
them with what we consider one of
the very best remedies on the market
for coughs, colds, and that alarming
complaint. Group. We refer to Cham
berlain's' Cough Remedy. We have
used it with good results in our fam
lily so long that it has become a
household necessity. BY its prompt
use we haven't any doubt but that it
has time and again prevented Group.
The testimony is given upon our own
experience, and we suggest that our
readers, especially those who have
small children, always keep it in
their homes as a safeguard against
croup.-Camden Is. c. Messenger.
For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27
Office, Mccullough Building, l24 West Third Street
DIR. J. E. Walsh.
DAVENPORT, IOWA.
$40 X-Ray
Examination
Absolutely Free
To All Who Call
Before March 9.
DAVENPORT, IOWA.

The new treatment includes Won
derful electric oscillator capable of
sending out 10 the body of the pa
tiCnt gentle. yet scarcely pcrccptiblc,
impulses, like the waves of wireless
telegraphy, which passing through
medicated air, libcratcs ozone and
carries this enforced energy into ev-
cry part of the body, thus restoring
again the harmless vibrations of
health, invigorating the nerves, en-
riching the blood and eNpelIing the
poisonous debris. Thus healthy
functional activity and nutrition is
at once csta hIishcd.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27
Mental and Physical life strength
ened and prolonged.

The cells of the brain become cX-
hausted by the worries and rush of
business life. BY this new scientific
treatment it is possible 10 rearrangc
the feeble cells and TISSUES and reju-
venate both mind and body.
With this mild yet remarkable light
the physician can look into and
through the body; can tell at a
glance the nature of the disease, and
apply the remedy. Thus it is that
some of the most complicated trou-
bles can be cured so quickly as to
seem miraculous. The newest and
best appliance and the best scientific
medical knowledge. together with
lone and cminentlN successful cNpe-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27

man was So years, , months and 81
days of age and had lived in Cedar
county ever since November. 1869. The
cause of his death was heart failure.
1t is thought he passed away while
sleeping and without struggle. He
was especially well known in his
county.
At 5 o'clock last evening Magistrate
Finger said the words that united the
hearts and lives of f. G.. Prucha. of
Rock Island, and Miss Annie Slender.
at the residence of the brides par
ents, 1903 West Third street. There
was n large gathering there and the
supper was served after the wedding.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27
Saved Him From Torture

Constipation means dullness, de-
preston, headache, generally disor-
dered health. De Wits Little Early
Risers stimulate the liver, open the
bowels and relieve this condition.
Safe, speedy and thorough. They
never gripc. Favorite pills. For
sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27

James November and William Early,
two Moline Plow company employees
came to grief Tuesday while resist
ing an officer. Incidentally they
were trying new way to force the
company to pay them off before the
regular day. The men had been en-
pIoyed as roustabouts and Tuesday
decided 10 quit work, but when they
demanded their money they were told
il would not he forthcoming till We'd
nesday of next week. when all the
men would be paid off. They figured
that it they could be discharged they
would be paid of i'm full and 50 they
loaded up on red eye and with Il bot
tie apiece to keep up their inspiration
they returned to work. The foreman
noticed their condition and told them
to go home and sleep off their en-
thusiasm. When they persisted. Day
Waterman BCylan tried his hand at
roustabouting rouStaboutS. but the
men returned to the shop and the
company finally called the police To
put Il quietus on the plan. Officer
Walstrand responded and November
at once showed fight when put under
arrest. He broke away from the po-
Iiceman and made dash for liberty
with Wahlstrand doing Il Garrison
finish behind him. On Fourteenth
street, the officer pulled up his man
with quick jerk and reduced him to
a traCtable state with some muscular
morphine administered in straight
arm iabs. Both men were fined for
disorderly conduct by Judge Webb.
November getting SO and costs and
Early So and costs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27

The Manufacturers Hotel associa-
ton is the name of the organization
that has purchased the Hotel Som
mers property. The directors are [.
II. Deere, c. \. Barnard, Il. NJ. Sech-
Ter. j. w. Good, G. \. Stephens, II. w.
Cooper and w. \. Roesnfeld. Fifty
thousand dollars is to be expended in
remodeling the hotel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27

Carl Wagner. 17-ycar-old lad re-
siding on West Seventh street and
employed at the printery of Hugo
Wesenbcrg, 221 Harrison street, had
a narrowing experience yesterday af-
tcrnoon that might have resulted ia
tally To the young lad. He was i'm
the act Of starting the engine in the
shop when in some mysterious man
ncr gallon of gasoline nearby eN-
plodcI and the burning fluid ran over
the boys right hand and wrist, burn
ing them i'm a frightful manner. The
injuries were dressed by DR.. y. l..
Hagcbocck and the patient made as
comfortable as possible. II will he
some time however before he will
again be able to use the injured hand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27

Miss Jennie Bailey. who recently
resigned her position as teacher in
the public schools of this city, Tues
day became the bride of Jesse II.
Mctzlcr. Both young people are of
Rural, the groom being Il prosperous
young farmer of that place and the
son of Lafayette Mctzler, one of the
old settlers. The bride is Il daugh-
ter of Mrs. Margaret Bailey and * Il
young lady who made a large circle
of friends i'm this city while teaching
here. Her sister. anna Bailey. re-
Gently left to go into the drug bust
ness with her brother in LeClairc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27

''I have used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy for number of years, and
have no hesitation in saying that 1T
is the best remedy for coughs, colds
and group have ever used in my
family. / have not words to express
my confidence in this remedy.-Mrs.
j. A. Moore, North Star, Mich. For
sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27

During the months of March and
April in addition to homeseekers'
tickets on sale March 4 and Is and
April / and Is to a number of points
in the north, west and south, the C.,
Il. /. & Z. railway will have on sale
daily very low one way tickets to
points in Utah, Wyoming, Washing
ton and Oregon. Also commencing
March 1 daily tourist car will leave
Rock Island for Los Angeles and San
Francisco via the 'Short Line For
full information write or call on f.
II. Plummer, c. p. ~, 1913 Second
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27

!. II. Delaney. $50 Rock Island
street. is confined at his home in a
bruised and battered condition, as the
result of being run down Tuesday
night by a hack said to belong to
Brick" Munroe. The great wonder
is that the victim of the occurrence
was not killed outright. being struck
with violent force. by the horses at
tached to the vehicle, which was be-
ing driver i'm a reckless manner, and
was thrown violently To the pave
ment. When picked up and conveyed
home it was found that he had sus-
tanned a number of severe cuts about
the head and face and also numerous
bruises all over his body. One of his
ankles was also sprained and he was
i'm other ways pretty well used up.
DIR. Frank Stiles attended the inJur-
ed man and it Will he some time be-
fore he Will be able TO be out again.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27

What's the secret of happy, vigor-
Gus health? Simply keeping the
bowels, the stomach, the liver and
kidneys strong and active. Burdock
Blood Bitters does it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27

Makes children eat, sleep and
grow. Makes mother strong and Wig
orous. Makes healthy family.
That's what Rocky Mountain Tea
does. 35c. T. II. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27

The funeral of John Il. Kcrns oc-
CURED at 10 o'clock this morning
from the home of dcccascd's son-in-
law. T. \. Merriman, Rev. W. W. Will
lard officiating.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27
DAVENPORT DOINGs

Judge Bollinger has appointed Sher-
if +. G.. Macarthur guardian for Ella
Johnson, the 1O-year-old child who
was recently taken away from the
Herrold place on East Front street at
the time that the two Slater children,
who are now confined at the Orphans
Home, were taken away from Mrs.
Tillie Rothermel, who keeps a saloon
on East Second street. 1t was al
so arranged to have the child sent TO
the St. Vincent Orphanage in this city
until June, at which time the child's
situation will again be viewed by the
court, and at that time. other orders
may possibly be given in its behalf,
looking to its best interests.
The Music Students club under the
auspices of the Tri-City Musical Fed
Grafton will give a complimentary re-
citaI at the Young Mems Christian as
ISOLATION Monday evening, March 3rd.
The committee appointed by the
Business Mems association upon the
matter of securing new union depot
for this city left for Chicago Tues
day night to confer with the railroad
officials there. The committee is com
posed of u. r. Walsh. chairman,
Capt. Lon Bryson and j. L. Hes.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Richardson left
last evening for the south. They will
go down into Alabama first and from
there will go to New Orleans.
Louis Krebs, of Scott county. and
Minnie Schaffer, of Sunbury, were mar
ried Yesterday afternoon by Squire
| Finger at his office in the city hall.
The basketball game Between the
Davenport high school and Angus
tana for Friday evening has been call
ed off, as Augustana wishes to play
another game that evening. Next
Saturday evening Davenport will play
Moline instead of on March -. Both
the first and second teams of the
high schools will play that evening
This will be the last game Davenport
will play with Moline in the cup
>, ries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27

Among other rumors of big deals in
this city which are to be pulled off
this year-if they do not fails one
relating To Il new electric line which
looks out toward Coal Valley. IT =
said by those who ciaim they are in
position To know considerable about
it that the line will be built this
spring from Prospect park to Rock
river bridge. with the intention of ac-
commodating those persons living
within reach of it, and another wear
crossing the river and extending on
to Coal Valley. There are also rU-
mors that 4 franchise VIII soon be
asked for to permit an electric line
to enter the city at near the same
point, which shall extend some dis
lance east of the city, and eventual
ly to form part of Il network of cleo
trio lines around the suburbs, as the
prospects are that large number
of truck farmers and others could
he accommodated in this way. and
that such lines would rapidly develop
ana open up tracts for settlement to
men who work in the shops here and
who are now unable To secure homes
on account of the price of lots
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27

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, Ieav-
ing a light, clean ash; lastly, it's
quality that lessons your fuel
bills-you're not paying for dirt,
refuse or unburnab1es. The coal
we handle both hard and soft de-
serves all the good things we and
our patrons say for it. \ ton will
talk as loudly as n carload.
E. @. FRAZER
Telephone 1913.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27
WE ARE NOT IN DOUBT

WE CAN GUARANTEE YOU y PERFECT CURE
IN CHRONIC NERVOUS OR PRIVATE DISEASES BOTH
SEXES. KNOW OUR GUARANTEE IS AS GOOD AS
GOLD. THAT ENOUGH To REMOVE YOUR DOUBT
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27
Charles E. HOdqsOn,
Fire Insurance
Agency.
Established 1874.

American Ins. Co, Newark, Y. j.
Traders ms. Co., Chicago, Ill.
Union Ins. CO., Philadelphia, Pa.
Rockford ms Co, Rockford, Ill.
Security ms. Co, New maven, Conn.
Ins. Co. State of Ill. Rockford, Ill.
Office, Room 3, Buford block. Rates
as low as consistent with security.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27

The home of L. o. Fischer at Eigh-
teenth avenue and Eighteenth street
was the scene of a wedding Tuesday
evening when Mrs. Fischer's sister,
Miss Laura Shields was united in mar
riage to Newton y. Choate. The
ceremony was performed at S o'clock
by Rev. NJ. V. Crumbacker of the First
Methodist church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27
MOLINE MENTION

AXel Westling and Chris Schleuter
have formed a copartnership and will
go into the retail ice business this
summer. They have both been in the
business for some time in the employ
of other companies
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27

THE PAST has been one of perfect
success for 20 years. Our system has
been tried. and it has always brought
the cure sought for.
THE PRESENT enormous success
of our business is due to our ability
in curing this class of diseases in the
past.
THE FUTURE patrons of our Office
will receive the same never-failing
treatment that has brought health
to all and success to us. We can as
sure those who treat with us in the
future that they will receive the
same treatment that has been 4 sue
cess in our hands for over 20 years.
We don't have to experiment with
new fads to. find cure for chronic
diseases. because our system of
treatment is absolutely perfect,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27

The Ninton farm which was bought
by c. ii. Deere some days since was
bought largely to use as u place on
which the implements manufactured
by Deere d Co and Deere & ManSur
Co. can he tested. There are i'm
provements being made all the time
in the implements made by these
companies and a farm is needed
where they can be tested and their
strong and weak points discovered.
Crops will be raised more with this
view in mind than with any other.
deal was closed yesterday
through which L. Mayer. the we'll
known Third avenue cIothier, dis
poses of his business to Fred Sun
deem, the former grocer on Fifth ave
nue..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27

C., Il. & q. Railway company will
have on sale Feb. 18th and March
4th and 1stn homeseekcrs' tickets at
one fare plus $500 for the round trip,
good 81 days from date of sale, for
the principal points in the south, west
and north. Cheap rate one way
colonists' tickets will also he on sale
to points in the north, northwest and
west every day during March and
April.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27

Several representatives of the Dav-
export d Western Electric lnterur-
ban Railway company of this city
were lin Muscatinc Il few days ago to
learn something of the sentiment of
the people of that place regarding an
electric line from Wilton to Musca-
tine. They found that the people IA
vored such proposition. believing
il would be a great benefit to the
city. The company, which has its
plans laid for a line running from
Davenport through Buffalo, Blue
Grass, Stockton, Wilton, Rochester,
Upton. sMechanicsville. Lisbon. Mt.
Vernon, Bertram and Cedar Rapids, is
also contemplating Il branch line
from Wilton to Muscatine. The gen
tlemen saw the mayor and a few of
the business men in Muscatine, and
came back convinced that the idea
would he better than for the line
from Davenport direct to Muscatine.
\ member of the company stated yes
terday that they were confident of
securing franchise from the city
council. but if the council refused to
grant it. they would ask that the
1t was the expressed wish of Rev.
DIR. +. +. Judd, who died this week at
Portland, Ore, that his remains be
Neremated at Portland and the ashes
sent to Davenport for interment in
the family lot in Oakdale cemetery.
This wish was made known in a let
ter written shortly before his death
to his wife and daughter, who were
visiting at Marshalltown. They will
come to Davenport to be present at
the intermcnt., and brief service
will be held at the grave. No word
has been received in Davenport as tn
the time of the arrival of the remains.
j. p and II. A. Walter. of st. Louis.
were in the city yesterday on the way
to their homes after attending the
funeral of their father, Peter Walter,
who passed away at the family home
in Bennett. Cedar county. on the
morning of Feb. 20. The old gentle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27
Weak Lungs Cured.

Consumptives and weak lunged in
valids for many years were without
hope of recovery. Now science, with
its piercing eye, has discovered a
remedy as logical, as scientific and
as common sense as it is certain.
Each treatment diminishcs the
number of irritating germs, and the
results are truly marvellous.
Consultation free and confidential.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27
Debility, Weak and Nervous Men
and Women.

The New Treatment is an absolute
specific for nervousness, mental
Weakness. loss of energy, insomnia,
nervous debility. lowered vitality and
blood diseases. No matter how hope
less your case may seem, as long as
you are able to walk, this treatment,
so agreeable, will restore you To Wig
orouS health.
Naricoccle and stubborn complica-
tiuns cured by d few treatments with
out operation, delay or incOnyon-
fence. No matter how weak or de-
bilitated you are YOU can positively
be relieved and cured. There is Il
marked Improvement from the first
treatment, and the results are per-
mancnt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27
TIPS TO TRAVELLERS.

The quickest, most direct and best
route to Beaumont, Tex, is via the
C., Il. /. e i. railway. Round trip
tickets on sale Feb. and IS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27

Subscribe for The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27

The Music Students club under the
auspices of the Tri-City Musical Fed
Grafton will give a complimentary re-
cital at the Young Mems Christian as
ISOLATION Monday evening, March 3rd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27

therefore it cannot be improved
upon.
ELECTRICITY Is THE MOST POW
ERFUL Curative Agent known
in all Diseases Peculiar to Women,
Catarrh, Nervous Exhaustion, Rhcum-
atism, Neuralgia, Paralysis, Constipa-
ton, Nervous Dyspepsia, Backache,
Palpitation of the Heart. etc. etc.
OUR SPECIAL SYSTEM of treat
ment will cure You of Nervous Dcbil
ity. Threatened Insanity. Piles, Loss
of VIII Power. Exhaustive Drains,
Sleeplessness, Lost Manhood. Defcc-
tive Memory. Structure, Syphilis, and
all Blood and Kidney Diseases.
NARICOCELE cured in from one to
three treatments.
Only durable eases taken. If you
cannot call, write. Hundreds cured
by mail.
Hours. Q to II Il. m. to > and to
p. m. Sunday, 1880 to 1870 p. IN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-27

Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Richardson left
last evening for the south. They will
go down into Alabama first and from
there will go to New Orleans.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-06-27
PROPOSAL sFOR SUPPLIES.

The Beard of Directors of the State
Orphans Home will receive sealed pro-
posals for furnishing supplies of gro
ceries, provisions, seventy cords Of
split wood and ten cords of limb
wood, also meats of all kinds, 70 be
delivered at the State Orphans
Home. Carson City, Nevada, for six
months from and including July !,
1902, up to o'clock p. NJ, OF Thurs
day. June 81. 1902
ALL articles to be first class Of their
kind and to be delivered in such
quantities and at such times as the
superintendent may direct
All articles not satisfactory to be
returned at the contractors expense
Bids to be directed to the Secretary
of the State Orphans Home Board
Carson City, Nevada
The Board reserves the right to re
ject any and all bids
ORVIS RING.
Secretary of Board
Carson City, Nevada, June 10, 1909