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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-31

never meant to stand by their bargain.
| shouldn't be surprised if they were
planning to cut our throatS and scuttle
the brig
| strongly suspected them of some
evil intention, but nothing came of it
that night. Next morning we had
wind and tide in our favor, and at noon,
when we anchored again, we had made
twenty-five miles. Right away after
dinner the yawl was lowered and
Moran began to outfit her Whatever
they thought could be made useful was
placed in the boat. and they were rum
maging about the whole afternoon. At
about q o'clock Moran ordered all of
the old crew of the brig into the cabin.
Every man of us ut once realized that
the climax was at hand, and, acting in
concert, we made Il sudden and furious
attack. We got possession of two of
the muskets and were making a good
fight Of il, though bound to be beaten in
the end, when Il Brazilian gunboat,
which was on her way up the river,
eheered alongside of us and had Crap
pied on before some of us saw her.
Her presence put an end to the fight, of
course. We had two men wounded.
while we had killed one convict and
wounded q second.
Our captors were neatly trapped, but
they no sooner realized 1t than they
claimed to be the real crew of the yes
sci and denounced us as convicts. They
were so earnest and emphatic in their
declarations that the commander of the
gunboat was almost convinced. l &c
stroyed their case, however, when l
asked them for the captains name, our
port of hail, the names of the different
ropes and sails, etc. They were ironed
and taken aboard the Sunboat TO be
conveyed to Cayenne. while the brig
was lowed down to Para to he put
through the legal forms necessary in
such cases. Nj. QUAD.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-31
A Good Year in Rock Island Closed
Needs of the New Year.

The closing year, as the annual re-
view of the building and other opera
lions presented by The Argus in this
issue shows, has been an exception
ally prosperous one for Rock Island.
The total invested in building inn
provements exceeds that of any pre-
ceding year, while in Industrial prog
ress and in the requirement of Hew
enterprises contributing thereto the
year has recorded the best showing
that has ever been made in Rock ISL
and.
Indeed. taking the past years ac-
complishments into consideration
with the strides the city has made in
ether directions along the lines of
progress. there is but to hope for a
continuation of the practical mani
Hesitation of the, public spirit so far
shown to rank Rock Island in few
years among the greater cities of the
middle west.
1t was but few years ago that the
appeals on the part of The Argus
for new court house, a government
building, a public library building,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-31
Hanna Still Ohio Boss.

Cleveland is the Mecca just now of
republican leaders from all parts of
the state. They are supposed to be
there to help Mark Hanna settle the
republican gubernatorial nomination.
At least they are allowed to eX-
press their preferences. In actually
settling the question it is universally
admitted that Hanna needs no help.
The Cleveland Press says: These
leaders are graciously permitted to
pOnpously come. or actually deliver
themselves of what they think Hanna
thinks they ought to think. and then
depart as pompously as they came.
They vainly imagine that they come
to contribute wisdom, but all they
really come for is to get it. They
come empty-handed; they go away
loaded down with Instructions. They
are not even permitted to know who
the candidate is to be. That will be
announced by Hanna in his own good
time.
Meanwhile. all that is expected of
the leaders is that they go back to
their respective homes with great
dignity and pretense of great knowl-
edge that they are not yet permitted
to divulge. Indeed the extreme re
ticence of political leader who
knows nothing. is often the chief
ground of his reputation for great
ness,
Hanna listens to them all, but that
is of no consequence. He tells them
to hold themselves in readiness to
swing their hats and hurrah when he
has digested their wisdom, arrived at
Il conclusion and announced the can
didate:
And each leader feeling himself to
be an important part of the power
that controls the party. pompousIy
departs and maintains dignified ST
lence.
And thus is the republican candi-
date for governor of Ohio being de
termined upon. No man doubts that
The decision of Hanna will be final.
No candidate deems it worth while to
seek any influence other than his.
When Hanna speaks, the question will
be settled.
"Of course. there will be a state
convention, as usual. That is mat
ter of form. But every delegate in
it will know that he is there merely
to formally indorse and ratify the
nomination made by Hanna. Then
there will be a platform that Hanna
will give them for adoption, too.
by the way what has become of
the old-fashioned doctrine that the
people govern?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-31
Illinois and the Holy Land.

Modern methods and modern ma
chinery are invading the ancient land
of holy writ. Not only have trolley
lines been built and electric light
plants been established, but this year
reaping machines were employed for
the first time by native farmers of
Syria. And it is a notable fact that
il is America and the state of Illinois
that is thus invading the land of the
bible; for these pioneers all came
from Chicago. The information comes
that eleven of these reaping machines
were working during the late harvest
in Coele-Syria and twenty-siX in the
plain of Esdraelon. Also. for the
first time in the history of That coun-
try, the year just closing, has witness
ed the Introduction and operation in
Syria of steam threshing outfit. II
came from Richmond, Ind, and
caused considerable stir in Coele-Syr-
in. where it was installed. Its sue
cess was complete, even to the burn
ing of the straw-a most important
item. since. in the absence of hay and
with the Sparing use of oats. barley
and other grains, crushed straw. in
these parts. constitutes the staple
food for stock.
Furthermore. for the first time in
the annals of Syria, an oil-motor -four
mill has been successfully started in
this land; it went went from India
napolis. and is now grinding wheat in
Lebanon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-31

setter depot facilities and a modern
.heatre were secuted by some as air
castles and matters so visionary in
character as to be beyond the pale of
reasonable anticipation. much less
.ealiZation. But through persistency
md steady pub everything that was
hoped for in the past has been
brought about. Rock Island has to-
lay public buildings the equal of any
,ity of its size Glance at the list-a
ipe court house, first-class govern
nent building, splendid library
nearly completed, the best kind of
railroad stations and railroad facili-
lies of Il general character equally as
attractive. an up-to-date theatre.
.hree firSt-class hotels and numerous
smaller ones, beautiful parks. paved
streets. number one school houses,
modern churches, public and secular
higher class educational institutions.
plenty of factories and more being
added, and representative business
houses.
1t now remains but to build on the
foundation that has been laid. and to
Keep up the good work Here are a
lew tHl lildJ MOCK ISldnu
should undertake and carry through
Turing the coming year:
The securing of more factories.
The complete development of a
district.
The building of more modern bust
ness blocks.
The continuation of paving i'm
prOvementS.
The completion of the park system.
The extension of rapid transit to
the sections of the city where it is
most needed.
InterUrban transportation to both
ends of the county.
An improved wagon road to the
lower end of the county.
Removal of the tolls from the Rock
river bridges.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-31

he proposition to change the name
j he Protestant Episcopal church in
4 erica * being agitated and dis
Il sed in all the church assemblies of
n determination. 1t has brought out
y Ely different suggestions of what
n deemed appropriate names. The
a Etinguished Illinois divine. Bishop
,eeymour. as it is known, has sug-
gested The American Catholic
Churchs as the most appropriate
name. But another clergyman wants
Catholic Church in America" while
still another bishop prefers Catholic
Church in the United States" and still
another says simply The Church of
Christ" There would seem to be no
great difference in the names pro-
posed and yet so eminent church
man as Bishop DOane declares that it
has been absolutely impossible thus
far to discover or invent name that
exactly suits. When. however, the
different diocesan conventions have
gone over the matter and the next
general convention has also con-
sidered it there would seem to be a
prospect of agreement. There is
large body of the church membership
that clings to the old name.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-31
A New Years Bouquet for MIR. Hurst

The following from the editorial
columns of the Moline Dispatch in
dictates that while there may be Il
struggle within, between conviction
and faith. the heart is in the right
place, and that withal the Dispatch
knows a good man when it sees him.
1t is therefore with not little salts
faction that that paper is admonished
not to despair. Mr.. Hurst has been
regarded for some time, not only as
logical candidate for the demo-
cratic gubernatorial nomination, but
the acknowledged winner in the event
of his adoption in that relation. But
to the Dispatches kindly reference:
Look out for Gilmore w. Hurst in
1904. If there is a chance for a
democrat to be elected governor. the
chances are that Mr.. Hurst will be
the man that the democrats will put
i'm the field. There is not smoother
politician in the party than he. He
is a man of ability, a man who knows
how to approach men and win their
support and their votes, can make a
speech that is as winning as those
of John p. Altgeld, has money to put
in the campaign, and would have the
moneyed support of Ben Cable in any
contest he might want TO make. If
the republicans should make the mis-
take of putting up weak man they
might have to reckon with him. He
would be no meas antagonist for any
republican candidate, and though the
Dispatch does not think tbe republi-
cans could be beaten, Mr.. Hurst would
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-31

Away up in the frozen northland.
almost within the Arctic Circle. is the
place of publication of what is perhaps
Il unique newspaper. The place is Cape
Prince of Wales. the name of this odd
little sheet is The Eskimo Bulletin"
its editor is w. r. Lopp. and it is is
sued but once every twelve months.
I indeed. under the head of the paper
q the caption. The Only Yearly in
II = World
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-31

Gov. Yates has returned TO Spring
field restored to health-and has de-
clareI himself for j. III. Miller, Billy
Lorimer's candidate for speaker. The
governor does not appear to be at all
thankful for his recovery. nor the
least thoughtful about how to begin
the new year-iudging from this
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-31
Publication Notioe-Chanoery.


State OF Illinois, ss
County of Rock Island.
In the Circuit Court OF said county to the
January term, A. D., 1908
Emma Mangold VS.. Elmer E. Mangold. In
Chancery.
Afidavit of non-residence of defendant, Ell
mer Maugold having been filed In the clerk s
ONCE of the circuit ecourt of said county,
notice is therefore hereby given 60 the said
nonresident defendant, that the complain
ant dled her bill of complaints In sain court,
on the chancery side thereof, on the 18th
:ay of April. A. ID 1909 and that an alias
summons issued out of said court wherein
said suit is now pending, returnable on the
first Monday In the month of January next,
as Is by law required
Now unless you, the said nonresident
defendant above named. Elmer Il. Mangold
shall personally be and appear before the
said circuit court on the first MordAs in jan
uary next, and plead. answer or de-
muir to the said complaiRant's bill of COM
plant the same and the matters and things
therein charged and stated will be taken
as confessed, and o decree entered against
you according to the prayer of said bill
GEORGE w. GAMBLE. Circuit Clerk
Rock Island. H.. December 5. 1902.
SEARLE s. MARSHALL, Solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-31

eome as near holding them down as
any man in the state.
'Mr. Hurst is now being groomed
by the democrats for the nomination.
They might search the state and not
find better man for the nomination
than he. 1t is pity to sacrifice him"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-31

Senator Hoar, in confessing that he
was the real author of the Sherman
antitrust law. presents a fine exhibit
tion of genuine moral courage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-31

TERMS-Daily. 10 cents per week. Weekly
LOO per year in advance.
Allcommunicationso OF political or argumen-
tative character, political or religious, must
have real name attached for publication. No
such articles will be printed over fictitious
signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every town.
ship IN Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-31

The prevailing impression that the
Congressional Record is a dull docu-
ment can hardly stand in the face of
the humor of all those antitrust bills
that are Frightening its pages.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-31

congress. for the purpose. the presi-
dent ought to be able to give the
trusts some KnoX-or something
stronger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-31

That New Hampshire constitutional
convention showed fine quality of
financial discernment in adiOurning
when the appropriation for expenses
of the delegates was used up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-31

The Argus extends its best wishes
to all its readers for happy and
prosperous New Year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-31

1t is to be hoped that Venezuela is
not doing all this just for advertising
purposes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-31

If the new year opens as fair as the
old one departs it ought to warm the
soul of the most skeptical.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-31
" ednesday, December 81.
Write it 1908 tomorrow.

The carrier pigeons occupation has
been usurped by wireless telegraphy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-31
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1894 Second
Avenue, Rock Island, Ill ENTERED at the
Postofnce as Second-class matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-31

By THE j. w. POTTER 90.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-31
JANICE MEREDITH

Prices: S1.OO. 75, so, and % cents.
Seats on sale Saturday, Jan. ,.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-26
MURDERER KILLED 4
Terrible Actions Of a Mob at Pitts.
burg, Kansas.

Pittsburg, Kan, Dec. 26-Montgomery
Cooley, colored, was taken from the
Pittsburg jail by a crowd, which hanged
him, cut his throat and again hanged
him. The persons who lynched Cooley
said they believed the negro had deliber-
ately murdered Policeman Milton Einkle
at a Christmas dance Cooley had been
in jail only two hours when the mob siezed
him. ,-. '--E 't5f $500 q
The victim Of the mob's wrath was given
a short hearing in the Jail yard before he
was executed. He did not confess to the
murder, but the lynchers carried him
three blocks from the jail without the
slightest interference from the JaiIers or
police. A rope was secured and Cooley,
begging TO be released, was hanged to a
crossbar on telephone pole.
The negro struggled and the rope broke.
AS Cooley struck the ground man seized
him by the throat. Cooley still protested
his innocence and begged for mercy. But
the murderer's only answer was to draw
a clasp knife across the negros throat,
severing the juglar vein. -. E- aIE
Again the men seized the expiring VIC
tim and this, time hanged a corpse
The murder of Policeman Hinkle, as far
as known to the police. was due to his
attempt to subdue a number Of negroes
at a Christmas ball The ball had gone on
all night and many of the men were drunk
when morning came. Most of the dancers
were negroes. y
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-26
FOREIGN FLASHES

London-Premier Balfour is confined to his bed
at Whittinghane, Scotland, with influenza.
Petshawur, Punjab--Hadda Mullah who caused
so many outbreaks on the northwest frontier Of
India died Dec, e.. ~
Rome-Bishop Ccnaty. rector of the Catholic
university at Washington, appears to have the
best chance Of appointment to the bishopric Of
Los Angeles, Cal. < : ~, e -,
Madrid-John Oliver. prosperous Englisl,
ronmuster, the first prize of 5000, 900 pese-
tas in the state lottery. He distributed the
money among his employees. .~>.:-E :...l
London-A correspondent at, Fee. Morocco, de-
scribes the situation there very serious owing
to a large increase in the number of the pre-.
tenders followers whom the government troops
are too weak to attack. ~ -...-.. - : =
Honolulu-Pierro Rodriguez. the Porto Rican
who robbed General Miles and Colonel and Mrs
Maus, while they; We're in Honolulu, has been
found guilty Of larceny In the first degree and
sentenced to eight years hard labor ~
Manila-rhe convention Of the provincial gov.
ernors has amended the provincial and municipal
laws, .curtailng the powers of the constabulary
by not permitting inspectors to remove municipal
police without the consent of the governors, anG
authorizing the presidentes to arm the police.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-26
BOUNCED: FROM SWEDEN
Poker SwlndIer Poses as the Son of a
Kentucky Governor.

Kentucky Governor.
Dwyer, a notorious card sharp. has bee!
expelled from Sweden through the agehcy
Of Dr. Joseph Muir of New York. ex-
United States consul general in Sweden
and Baron Cederstrom, ex-secretary of
the American legation in Stockholm. with
the help Of detectives. Dwyer posed as
the son of the governor of Kentucky. Ba-
ron Cederstrom and Muir met Dwyer, who
was accompanied by French sharper
named Leopard OF Thursday" last week.
Dice throwing ensued for stakes. so high
that, the players were. requested p to- de-
5s1st or repair to private; ROOM ,a;i~%:'-,
Accordingly the quartet went to Muir
apartments and started an all night poker
game; Muir and .Cederstrom lost heav-
lily. Muir paid in cash and ultimately gave
an 7. o. u: for $1,000 On last Friday
morning Swede who witnessed the game
communicated to Muir his suspicion that
Dryer had been cheating. Muir hurried
off to the chief detective. While Muir was
thus occupied Cederstrom appeared at the
hotel and redeemed the I. o. T.
Having ascertained by cable that DIVER
was not son of the govern of Kentucky
the police arrested the tricksters while
abed. The proceeds Of their trickery were
seized. Their crime is punishable by i'm
prlsonment but the officials decided to
| Danish the culprits, who were ACCORDINGLY
escorted across the border by two detec-
| tiveS.- -: .'T.-I .,.'rs :. y
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-26
commandment
HOT 10 MILK L. vs.. rum ~ !.
a Slot Machine Idea That Is Cut
ting Into Liquor Trade
in Sweden.
In Stockholm Two Machines Dis
pensed $4,000 Mugs Of Milk
in Four Months.


Hot milk, is becoming a dangerous com
petitor of the liquoa, traffic in Stock
holm. Professor Curt Wallis is a warm
champion of the idea of combating the
liquor evil with the aid of milk and rec
ommends the method introduced by Miss
Utrech in Stockholm. :-} T
This is quite simple. Just an automatic
contrivance. something on the order of
the slot machines SO popular in America.
where for a small coins oere-a quarter
of a liter of milk heated to- 10 degrees
Celsius can be secured. @
The experiment was begun last winter
with two machines In four months 49,
900 mugs Of hot milk had been disposed
Of. The experiment was considered SO
successful that four more machines were
added this winter. -
The purpose of Miss Utrech was to sup.
ply night workers and those who went
to work early in the morning with a
stimulating and warming beverage, and
to guard against the temptation OF VIC
lating the liquor joints. " ~ 49,.
| Professor Wallis Is Of the opinion that
the idea will be adopted all over Sweden
and in other countries and will prove an
untold blessing not only to the working
men but to the world a large.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-26
MERRY AT. MERRIAMS :.
Mrs. Merriam's Father Is Recover
s.ss5 - ing His Health. ~: ,

( wa shineton, Dec. 26-Ie was Merry
Christmas. at the home Of the Merriams in
this city. Major John Hancock. Mrs. Mer-
RAMS father who was suddenly stricken
with what was thought at first to !. be
paralysis a week or ten days ago and
whose life was despaired of, is improving
very rapidly and yesterday was sitting
up. He; ate dinner with the family and
seems on. the road to complete health.
Governor Merriam and wife spent the day
quietly at their Sixteenth street residence
Senator and Mrs. Nelson and their daugh
ter ate Christmas dinner at their east
capitol street home this city Senato
Nelson is putting In the holiday seasbr
finishing important committee work he
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-26
A THOUGHTFUL ACT
President Roosevelt Cables to Jacob Rils'
Mother in Denmark. -.-!

Jacob A. Riis of New York, the author
and lecturer, was the presidents guest at
breakfast Saturday. In the course Of con-
versation at the table Mr.. Riis said that
his mother. 80 years old, living in Ribe,
Denmark, was i'll and that illness at her
age might prove to be of the most serious
nature Without waiting until the meal
was over. the president wrote the fol-
lowing cablegram::. 81. -';.
Mrs. Riis, Ribe, Denmark: :. Your son
! is breakfasting with. US. We send our
loving OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES and Edith
Roosevelt P. ~ .t'
| Mr.. Riis,. in relating the incident said
| 81 do not believe I shall be called back
to Denmark very soon now. They have a
| very good opinion of the United States
and of it's present head over there, and
when that dear old mother of mine gets
THAT cablegram from the president Of the
| United States IoeXpect she will get right
out of bed cured and live at least ten
years longer" .,.j +..' '~~'
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-26
The Most Comfortable Spot on Earth.

There is nothing that will add to the
pleasure and comfort Of g. transcontinental
trip more than the observation cars on
the. Northern Pacifcs North Coast Linn
ited'' train leaving Minneapolis at 1902 a..
m This train is wide vestibuled. electic
lighted and steam-heated from end to end.
Every convenience known to modern
train-builders is provided. Rest Of all it
costs nothing extra to travel on this train.
Call at the Northern Pacific city ticket Of
fee No. 10 Nicollet House Block, arrange
for your tickets and berth reserva tons.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-26
"a pnn,iiar Calendar.

The Omaha Roads Useful Calendar
Now Ready for Distribution. The popular
calendar issued every year by the "Orna-
ha'' Road is now ready for distribution
This is without DOUBT the most useful
calendar issued and will be found in more
business houses and homes than any
other. It is ten by fourteen inches in
size, has nice silk cord for hanging and
runs a week to a page. The figures are
two inches in height and can be easily
seen the length Of a large room. Copies
Of this very useful calendar may be had
free on application at City Ticket offices
to J. A. o,Brien, 900 Nicollet avenue, Min
neapolis, E. a. Whitaker, 1882 Robert St..
st. Paul, or copy will be sent by mall
to any address in the United States or
Canada for 10 cents In stamps to cover
postage, wrapping, etc, on application to
T. ". Teasdale, General Passenger
Agent, The North-w esternsLin st.sI:auI,
MINI. II. ,Sss5ss Fl II