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Rock Island Argus., 1902-06-27

sufficiently calm for 4 Loaf TO be lower
ed, and the second mate and three men
set out TO board the derelict. They
boarded by the bows to find the decks
covered by two feet of solid ice and
great rattle of stuff and to discover
plenty of evidences that she had been
afoat and uncared for for years. They
looked into the deckhOuse, but neither
living nor dead We're 10 be seen. They
looked into the quarters of the boat
swain. sailmaker and cook. but found
nothing. Then they turned to the cab
in. There was ice over the skylight.
and the mate had TO strike u match to
find his way to the lamp. Its light
Showed him an empty-cabin. but when
he had opened the doors of four or five
staterooms he came across the woman.
She was lying i'll her bunk, and he
thought her asleep. but investigation
proved that she had been. dead for
hours.
When the state Of affairs was sig
nailed 10 the whaler. her captain came
aboard and spent several hours in solv-
ing the mystery. The craft was the
Aspia of Genoa, laden with miscella-
neous cargo for Australia. and she had
been down among the ice for over four
years. How she came to be driven so
far south no man could tell. and what
had become of the fifteen men of her
crew was another mystery. For years
that young woman. who had become
the captains bride just before sailing,
had been alone in that brig. There had
been food and water in abundance, and
when the coal gave out she had made
fuel of the cargo to keep the cabin
stove going. The log of the brig was
missing. and the woman had kept no
diary. but there were papers and let
ters to solve n part of the mystery.
Why had death come TO the woman
after al these years of black despair
Just as rescue was at hand? \ doctor
might have told, but the whalers could
only guess. she had died with both
hands pressed to her heart and there
was Il look of fright in her wide open
eyes. Her fears, her loneliness and her
mental sufferings as she drove about
in the frozen seas no human tongue
can tell, and the coming of death at
any hour would have been n mercy.
All papers which could be found
were taken. together with Il few SOU
Venirs, and when the body OF the wom-
an had been given sailors burial the
whaler filled away and left the derelict
to her fate. The story was told to the
press, the papers were forwarded to
the owners at Genoa. and that was the
finis of sea incident that left its inn
preston upon the reckless. rough heart
ed sailors for many weeks "f5er. Had
it been man who had been entombed
alive they would have sympathiZed.
but when they remembered that it was
woman who had lived in black de
spair for years they dared not trust
their voices to express their pity.
n. QUAD.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-06-27

what he saves" that determines the
measure of his prosperity. Ten
years ago the wage earner's condi-
tion was better than today. for then
he earned two per cent more and
was able to live for from % to 40
per cent of what he is now required
to eXPend- Adding the decrease in
wages to the ipcreased cost of liv-
ing, the wage-earner gets net as n
result of his energies from % TO ~
per cent less than he received 10
years ago.
The condition is abnormal and is
not consequence of any natural cir
cumstances. Improved machinery
and increased facilities for manufac-
ture and production, would logically
result in cheapened cost of com
modities. But instead of such re-
duction we are confronted with the
remarkable increase of approximate
" % per cent in the cost of living.
There is explanation for this and it
is found in the increased dividends
of capital. The gross decrease of -
To ~ per cent in the earnings of the
toilers. represents an actual in
crease IN uiNluehus 10 the elpioNIhS
capitalists of the same per cent.
Certainly this condition supplies
proof absolute that the poor are be-
coming poorer and the rich, richer.
\ tariff which enables manufac-
turers to decrease the wages of their
employees two per cent and stimuli
ltaneously increase their own earnings
from 32 To ~ per cent. is responsible
for this condition. With the tariff
removed. the total difference would
be made up because the cost of living
would he cheaper by more than so
per cent, than in 1890.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-06-27
King Has Had Many close Calls.

The Chicago Tribune thinks
King Edward has had many close
brushes with death during his life.
1t enumerates some of them.
While n schoolboy at Oxford boat
i'm which he was rowing was over
turned. He saved himself by swim
ming ashore.
Upon returning to England in 1860.
after his visit to the United States
and Canada, his voyage was so de-
layed by storms that warships were
sent in search of the warship Hero.
In 1871 an attack of typhoid fever
threatened to result fatally. His life
was despaired of. but was. saved
through vigorously rubbing him with
brandy.
In 1875, while tiger-shooting in In
dia. tiger sprang upon the princes
elephant. His life was saved by Col.
White. of his suite. who killed the
beast.
In 1895 he slipped and fell on n
stairway, sustaining an accident to
his knee which threatened to lame
him for life. Within few months
he had completely recovered.
April (. 1900. while enroute To Co
penhagen. was shot at by half
crazed youth named Sipido at the
Brussels railway station. Two shots
were fired, both of which missed their
mark.
While on a visit to Emperor Will
liam of Germany he was hunting
stays and two of them charged upon
his horse. The horse reared and
threw him to the ground. He was
only slightly bruised.
He escaped death by just 10 Sec
onds when the mast of the yacht
Shamrock fell before a SquaIl during
her trial trip. May %. 1901.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-06-27
Wages and the Cost of Living.

According to a summarized report
of the manufacturers division of the
census bureau, the total wages paid
now as compared with ten years ago,
is only % per cent larger, although
the number of wage earners has in
creased % per cent, in the same
period of time. This shows on its
face an actual decline of two per
cent in wages for the decade, com
pairing the increased wages with the
increased number of employees.
In the same period of time the cost
of necessaries to the wage earners
has increased from 80 TO 40 per cent.
at is not what man earns but
Rock Island Argus., 1902-06-27

man?'' said the prince. ut is not so
far To Breese that your horses would
not make the trip. is il -
Faith. an nary that, sor. but
it's no business l have got in Breese
the day"
Perhaps" said the prince, haught-
lily, but with "a suppressed smile how
ering about his lips. you do not
know that you are refusing TO do n
service for an English nobleman."
''Shure. an that's neither here nor
there to me sor. We are all on the
same footing in this country. sor. If
you want me To take you to Breese
show your wad.'
Finally realizing what he meant by
''wad," the prince thrust his hand in
his pocket and drew out 81 bill.
That settled il. Title or no title the
road was open to Breese.
Climb in. pardner," said the Irish
man as he hastily fastened his horses
To the wagon.
On the road the prince chatted IA
miIiarly with his grotesque and origi-
nal friend, passing, as he afterwards
remarked. one of the most amusing
hours of his trip through the states.
The Irishman was delighted and his
prejudice against titled heads was
rapidly diminished when as they
came i'm sight of Breese theN met sew
eral of the party out in quest of him.
Getting out of the wagon and
mounting the horse that had been led
out for him, the prince turned to his
new friend and said: My good man,
when you return home just tell your
wife that you drove the prince of
Wales into BreeSe.
well, faith said the Irishman,
shifting his lines into his left hand.
AN that's a good one" Extending
his hand To Wales he said with a
grin: shake. prince or no prince.
you're the right sort. and If We ever
come into these parts again jest drop
in. The old woman would BE power
full glad to see ye."
Rock Island Argus., 1902-06-27
THE DAILY
SHORT STORY.
T
FROM THE
FROZEN SEAS
ICopyrIght. lsOa. by G. D. Lewls.l

Copyright. 1902. by c. b. Lewisl
The English whaling snip John Brad
ford was in arctic seas. When about
to- return TO southern attitudes, Il
gale sprang up and drove her into the
lee packs. One night the lookout re
ported light ahead. and soon II brig
drove by with only one light in her
cabin window. She was hailed, but
no one appeared on her decks. We
stood hy and all night listened to the
inouInful tolling OF her bell.
When morning broke at last. the brig
was a mile TO windward. There was
not much wind, but there was still an
ugly sea on. The whaler made sail and
beat up to the derelict, and n plain
sight of her showed that she had in
deed been II wanderer. Her once white
hull had turned TO Il dingy gray, with
here and there a great patch of mold.
1t was only after the whaler had
fired blank cartridge from her
bomb gun and Il great shout had been
raised by her crew that any signs of
life were observed aboard the brig.
Then Il figure emerged from the cabin
and stood with hands ON the rail and
stared hard at the Bradford. The fig
ure was so hooded and enveloped that
no man could be sure of the sex with
out Il glass, but the whaler captain.
who had his glass to his eye, had
scarcely brought the figure into focus
when he gave a start and cried out:
Before God, men, that's Il young
woman ana probably the only living
soul aboard, Get up n cheer and wave
your hats to let her know that saliva
ton is at handr'
The mufficd figure did not make 4
move in answer to the cheers and ges-
lures. AS the whaler ran past the brig
and then clewed up and snugged down
to drift with her the woman made her
way across the deck and disappeared
down the companion.
ITS all right, men," said the captain
in reply to the looks of his crew. IF
that person is the only person aboard.
we may look to find her out of her
right mind. The loneliness would have
driven her insane. Wei stand by till
the sea goes down and then find all
about it,
All that day and all the night follow
ing the whalGr stood by and waited for
the sea to calm down until it was safe
to launch q boat. The Internal tollinS
of the briggs bell was ever in the ears
OF the crew, but not once did they get
sight of the woman. Her first appear
ance was her last. One would have
argued that even were she insane she
would have rcappeared ana been more
or less demonsirative, but the watch
was in vain. When night fell. there
was no light from the oIbin windows
or other quarter, End it appeared as If
the lone woman was giving the whal6r
hint to resume her course and do no
meddlinC.
'It looks very queer. very queer"
said the captain. "but when we board
that brig well find the woman Il luna
tic and hiding away or Wen find her
dead in the cabin
Ar sunrise next morning the sea was
Rock Island Argus., 1902-06-27

1t is of great Importance that the
friars' lands in the Philippines, for
which the United States government
offers S5 900, shall not fall into
the hands of speculative corpora
tions. Much of this land is under
cultivation. and is occupied by ten
ants of the friars. The latter are in
danger of being Ousted by the land
prabbers who have been eagerly
watching for this rich domain. I'm
der the original senate bill, which
provided for the sale of Philippine
lands TO agricultural corporations"
in tracts of not more than 5000 acres,
the absorption of the friars' lands
for speculation would have been easy
of accomplishment. And the house
bill does not entirely abate the dam
ger.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-06-27

Robert +. Pattison, who has just
been nominated for governor of
Pennsylvania by the democrats. has
been twice before the standard bear
er for the party in that state. He
was governor of Pennsylvania from
1882 to 1856 and again from 1891 to
1895. Mr.. Pattison was born in 1850
in Somerset county, Maryland. and
was educated in the Philadelphia
high school. In 1872 he was admitted
10 the bar and so well did he succeed
in politics that at 81 he was comp
trolIer of the city of Philadelphia.
He is the foremost democrat in the
state and spoken of as a presidential
possibility.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-06-27
Friday, June %.

Democratic Congressional Convention
BY direction OF the democratic corgres-
sional committee for The Fourteenth congres
sIonal district of Illinois. the democratic vot-
ers OF the several counties OF the district are
requested TO send delegates TO the democrats
convention to be held at Monmouth, Ill, Tues
day, Aug. 5, 1902. at II O'Clock m, for the
purpose OF placiog In nomination candidate
TO be voted for at the November election,
1902. for congress.
Also for the selection of the democratic
central committee, consisting of one member
from each county of the district
Also for the transaction of such other basi-
ness as may proPery come before the con
vention-
after provided. The basis of representation
for the several counties VIII be one delegate
for every 200 votes cast for the democratic
presidential electors in 1900 and one delegate
for each additional 100 fraction or more. The
following shows the number OF delegates TO
which each county is entitled:
henderson, --.-.-.--. -...---. D
hcDonough- ...----l'
Mercer-- III
Rock Island. 24
Warren............-.---.
JOHN SCHAFER, Chairman.
DAVID TrRSBULL. Secretary
Rock Island Argus., 1902-06-27
VISIT OF KING EDWARD
TO ILLINOIS IN 1860

Bloomington Bulletin: Many citi-
Zens can recall the visit of Edward
VII, when prince of Wales. to this
city in 1860. The coming of the royal
visitor was unattended by ceremony,
in compliance with his wishes. but ii
aroused intense interest and some
excitement.
Baron Renfrew. as he was known
during his American tour. arrived in
Chicago at o'clock on the evening
of September 81. coming from Detroit
on a special train over the Michigan
Central. He departed the next day
having spent less than twenty-fOur
hours in the city, going To Dwight to
spend a day in hunting.
An immense crowd welcomed Albert
Edward at the station when he reach
ed Chicago. The station was bril-
liantIy illuminated. and all available
space on the route to the Richmond
house was lined with people, who
were anxious to catch glimpse of
the royal visitor.
1t is reported i'm the papers of Sep
tember -, 1860. that by the eXertions
and forethOught of the local super
intendent of the Michigan Central. III.
+. Sargent, and a large police force,
the immense turnout of citizens was
kept in position and thousands of
them enjoyed fair view of the en-
tire party"
The Richmond house. at which the
prince and his party stopped, was To-
Gated in Michigan avenue, between
Randolph and Washington streets.
The entire second floor of the hotel
was reserved for the royal party.
The hotel was surrounded by great
crowds, but the prince stuck close to
his apartments. 1t was announced
the next morning that at 1880 p. M.
the prince would appear on the bal
cony of the Richmond house for n
few minutes, and this served to at
tract another great crowd.
At 8 o'clock in the evening the roy
al party started for Dwight. using the
special train furnished by the Alton.
The superintendent of the railroad.
X. w. Rice, was given a diamond pin
by the prince in recognition of his
services on the trip.
During his hunting trip on the IL
linois prairies Edward VII was lost.
He was hunting chickens near Alton
with a party of Chicago and st.
Louis men.
His success in bagging game quite
carried the prince away, figuratively,
and also literally, during one hunt.
for he was soon lost from both his
friends and attendants in a country
totally unknown to him. When he
finally realized the fact he attempt
ed to retrace his steps, but even his
servant, who carried the game for
him, was nowhere to be seen. Strik-
ing out toward the setting sun he
determined to reach some sort of a
habitation as quickly as possible in
order that he might reach Breese,
Clinton county, the party's headquar-
tiers, before dark.
He was quite worn out when he
came upon Scotch-Irishman plowing |
in field. The prince approached
him and. commanded that he hitch |
his horses at once to a nearby wagon |
and drive him as speedily as possible
to Breese.
The man stopped, quietly took a |
quid of tobacco from his mouth, de-
posting it near the prineely feet,
and taking another chew stared in
what is the matter, my good
Rock Island Argus., 1902-06-27
COUNTY TEMPLE.
Transfers.

June 26.-John c. Wright to Charles
w. Lundahl. part lots and 4, block
,, Woods second add. Moline. $500
Charles Hassler to John Hasson
sea %, 30. 2e, S4.sOO.
Herman Schubert to Edward Bau-
ersfeld. lots l, .. ,. I. 10, Is, IA, Is, 16,
Il, Is. 10 and 20, Schubert & FluegeIs
Second add, Rock Island. 81.
Herman Schubert to Henry Fluegel
lots 4. Z, 9. II and Is, Schubert & Flue-
gels First add. Rock Island, 81.
Henry w. Swim to Rock Island Mu-
tual Building, Loan & Savings asso-
citation, lot /, block ?. Second Fair
mount add, Moline. $5.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-06-27

The proposition to retire Commo-
dore Schley on full pay is right and
proper. There is no question that
Schley was entitled to more credit
for winning the battle of Santiago
than he ever received officially, and
nearly his entire fortune from all
accounts has been consumed in max
ing Il fight against great Prejudices
for an honor which justly belonged
to him. His retirement on full pay
will meet with almost universal ac-
cord
Rock Island Argus., 1902-06-27
Happy Time in Old Town.

''We felt very happy" writes r. n.
Bevill, Old Town, Va, "when Bu,'-
lens Arnica Salve wholly cured our
daughter of a bad case of scaldhead.'' -
1t delights all who use it for cuts,
corns. burns, bruises, boils, ulcers,
eruptions. Infallible for piles. Only
25c, at Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug
store.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-06-27
Warning. Warning.

Beware of substitutes offered by
interruptions dealers in place of Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar, Foley's Kidney
Cure and Banner Salve. Dishonest
dealers for a little extra profit will
try to palm off worthless prepara-
tions in place of these valuable med
icines that have stood the test of
years, and thus jeopardize the lives
of their victims. For sale by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-06-27

We have advanced you 30 points.
Commander-in-chie Killeen. of the
Diamond 10 fleet. You are now n
full-hedged admiral, with accom-
panying salary.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-06-27

Charles NJ. Schwab. of the billion
dollar steel trust. has patriotically
contributed $1,000 for fireworks in
Pittsburg on the Fourth of July.
Pittsburg has already provided the
hospital.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-06-27

Is it fair that the manufacturers
of furniture should raise their prices
just as the June matrimonial season
is closing?
Rock Island Argus., 1902-06-27

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets are just what you need when
you have no appetite, feel duh after
eating and wake up with a bad taste
in your mouth. They will improve
your appetite, cleanse and invigorate
your stomach and give you a relish
for your food. For sale by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-06-27

81 have been troubled for some
time with Indigestion and sour stom-
ach," says Mrs. Sarah w. Curtis. of
Lee, Mass, land have been taking
Chamherlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets, which have helped me very
much, so that now 1 can eat many
things that before l could not If
you have any trouble with your
stomach, why not take these tablets
and get well? For sale by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-06-27

Give the improved park system
your support.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-06-27

TERMs-Daily. 10 cents per week weekly.
s1.O0 per year in advance.
Recommendations of political or argumen-
tative character. political 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., 1902-06-27
Mr.. 5. S. Hull,
Rock Island, Ills.
Our D1an is as follows

Our plan is fOllows:--
Briefly stated, the contract of the Home Building
company with its follows The applicant
for contract pays contract fee of 50, where4pon
contract him, executed duplicate. BY
terms Of this the holder agrees pay
IOf $40 before the 18th of each month until his
contract natures, when the Home Building company
agrees to pay $50 month the home for the holder
for twenty consecutive months, total of 81 600
The holder takes immediate possession of the home,
and begins pay the of S540 per month until he
has returned the maturity fund the full
company has advanced paid out on his home. He,
interest other whatever except
taxes and insurance.
For full particulars call at Room Mitchell &
Iiynde block
Rock Island Argus., 1902-06-27
HOW Ar. Your KIdnex.I

DR. Hobbs sparagus Pills cure all kidney Ills. Sam
ole free Add. Sterling Remedy Co.. Chicago or N l.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-06-27
THE HOME BUILDING COMPANY

of Chicago, Illinois, represented by S. s. Hull claims
be the only company that show a maturity the
city, evidence read the communication below from
Mrs. Lydia HOusel of Twenty third street. follows
CHICAGO, me IS,
Nh. S. S. Hull,
sir-
held Building
they have paid
Rock Island property for $4,000 and have
doubt that the Home Building
payments of 500 month for the IS months.
Hoping that the will a
Yours
LYDIA NJ. HOUSED.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-06-27
Educate Your Bowels with C..e.r.,,.

Candy Cathartic. cure constipation forever.
ioc. e5e II c. c. c. fail, druggistsrefund money.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-06-27
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924 Second
Avenue, Rock Island, III. Entered AZ the
Postonace as Second-class matter.l
Rock Island Argus., 1902-06-27

By THE j. w. POTTER co.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-28
FOR RELIEF OF DESTITUTE
DECORAHIANS CONTRIBUTE LITERALLY
The Request for Funds to Relieve the
Suffering and Wants of the DeS.
titute Met With Prompt Com.
pIiance from All Sides.

Scarcely had the water receded from
the flood before the public spirited
citizens of DEBORAH rallied to the
material relief of those who had been
left destitute. The committee appoint
ed by the city council, named else
where, met with willing response
everywhere, and in remarkably short
time large sum was raised. AS we
60 to press over $4,000 has been contri-
buted by rich and poor alike to their
more unfortunate neighbors. 1t has
been impossible for the committee to
call on the people personally, and
those not seen who desire to contri-
butte to this worthy cause are request
ed to leave their contributions at any
of the DEBORAH banks or at Ben Bear's
store. There is mo call for outside as
sistance. The people of DEBORAH will
provide sufficient to relieve immediate
wants, which is all that is necessary.
Below we append the list of donors
up to date.
1t may be said in this connection
that there are some business men
whose names do not appear here who
are always ready and willing to
assist in matters of public interest.
The reason is that they themselves
have met with heavy losses, and the
committee have not called upon them
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-28
President Larsen Resigns.

The daily papers report that Presi-
dent Laur Larsen has resigned his
position of president of Luther College
at the meeting of the Synod in session
in Minneapolis this week, and that it
has been accepted. They also state
that he is candidate for president OF
Hamline Seminary. We sincerely
hope that this is not true. Pres Laur
Larsen is the oldest college president
in Iowa, and his long term of efficient
service here has so endeared him to
the hearts of the people that his leav-
ing would be greatly regretted by all.
The report is also current that Rev.
Torrison is candidate for president
of the college.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-28
Flood Benefit Wrestling Match.

A wrestling match has been arrang-
ed, to be pulled off at Steyer's opera
house this week Friday evening, be-
tween Messrs 10. Shima and Alex.
Kirkland, the proceeds of which will
be applied on the relief fund for flood
sufferers. These men have been match
before, and the public is assured of a
good contest. Before the match
Messrs. Donaldson and Larson will
give boxing exhibition. An admis-
/, sion fee CT twenty-five cents will be
chargd