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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27
Surpeon,sKnIfe Not Needed.

Surgery is no longer necessary to
cure piles. De Wits Witch Hazel
Salve cures such cases at once, re-
moving the necessity for dangerous,
painful and expensive operations.
For scalds, cuts, burns, wounds,
bruises, sores and skin diseases it is
unequalled. Beware of counterfeits
All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27
PneumonIa FOLLOWS a Cold

But never follows the use of Folcy's
Honey and Tar. 1t stops the cough,
heals and strengthens the lungs and
affords perfect security from an att
tack of pneumonia. Refuse substi-
tutes. For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27
THE ARGUS. THURSDAY, MARCH 81, 1909.

Locust street TheIemanns were af-
tiicted with the disease. A quaran-
tine has been established at the
home. None of the other members
of the family have had the disease.
The date of the dedication of the
new ST. PauFs English Lutheran
church has been definitely settled up
on as the first Sunday in May.
The following Notre Dame, Ind,
dispatch is found in today's Chicago
Tribune: Bert f. Mccullough, 10
year-old giant from Davenport, has
been doing some remarkably fine
work in the weight events. Today
Mccullough tossed the discus 40 feet
and threw the hammer 115, both of
which performances are almost up to
the Notre Dame records. Fred Pow
ers, in citizens clothes, threw the dis
Gus 12o feet, equalling the worlds
record
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27

| ger for the theft of hammer from
the Tri-City Carriage company. The
most important feature of the trial
was the testimony of one of the
lprQprietors to he effect that the
hammer in question had been stolen
three times and the thief caught and
punished that number of times. This
| fact, however. did not deter Van
| Vechter from trying his hand at the
business with the result that he was
sent to Jail for ten days.
The newly organized Davenport
Slkat club held its first business
meeting and tournament at Turner
hall Tuesday evening and from the
great interest manifested il is evil
dent that the game has come to
stay in this city. Probably the
most important action taken at the
meeting was the decision to invite
the North American association of
Skat players to hold their annual
tournament in this city next year.
The directors of the Outing club
have let contract to the Balke-Col-
lander company for extensive inn
provements to their four bowling al
leys. These will consist of new pits,
kick-backs. cushions and mats. When
the improvements are completed the
Outing club will have as fine Il bowl
ing outfit as may be found i'm any
city in the state. The work will be
finished within the next ten days.
The insurance agents of this city
are having trouble these days 10
place the business that is afforded
them by people who want insurance
on their property. The withdrawal
of some - we'll established comPan-
les from this field. as has been noted
within recent weeks. has left the list
of companies SO reduced that the
total line of insurance il is possible
TO place on Il large and valuable risk
is very much diminished. This di-
intuition is still further increased by
the rate at which the companies have
been reducing the limit of their pol
icies on all risks. Single policies of
s. 900 and $4,000 were not at all rare
a few years ago. but Il few expert
ences like the Iumberyard fire here
last July and the Bettendorf fire n
short time ago. have taught the com
panies. one and all. to restrict the
size of their liabilities on any single
risk.
Justice j. s. Altman officiated yes
terday at the marriage of Leonard
Stritmatter. of Akron. H., and Miss |
Mary Eidel. of Morton, Ill.
Another case of smallpox was re-
ported to the board of health yester-
day. The patient is little Norma |
Thelemann, the 6-year-old daughter
of Louis w. Thelemann. of 1S49 West |
Fifth street This * not the same |
family by the name of Thelemann
that was reported Short time ago.
The other family resides on East Lo-
Gust street, and is related. but it is
stated there has been no communica-
ton between the families since the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27
To Cure a Cold In One nax

Take Laxative Bromo Quininc Tab
let's. 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, 1902-03-27
Election Notice.

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday. the
first day OF ApriI, A. d., 1902, in the city of
Rock Island, Illinois. election will be held
for the following officers, to-wit
CITY OFFICERS.
One alderman In the First ward for two
years.
One alderman in the Second ward for two
years
One alderman In the Third ward for two
years
One alderman in the Fourth ward for two
years
One alderman IN the Fifth ward for two
years.
One alderman in the Sixth ward for two
years.
one alderman in the Seventh ward for two
years.
TOWN OFFICERS
Oae assessor for one year.
One cole ctor for one year
One supervisor for two years.
Three assistant supervisors for two years.
One justica OF the peace to I'LL vacancy.
Which election will be open at z clock In
the morning and continue open until O'Clock
in the afternoon OF that day. Places OF regis
tration and voting will be as follows:
First Ward-First precinct. No. 4O3 Fourth
avenue.
First ward-second precinct, No. SOC Fourth
avenue
Second ward-First precinct, No. 1914 Third
avenue.
Second wsrd-Second precinct, No. 100
Seventh avenue
Third ward-First precinct. No. 400 Second
avenue
Third wsrd-Second precinct No. 1874
Seventh avenue
Tbi d Ward-Third precinct Meyer & Beh-
ring Nursery company, corner Fifteenth
street and Eleventh avenue.
Fourth wsrd-First precinct, F.ick's livery
stable, No. 1914 bird avenue
Fourth Ward Second precinct, NJ. Levy
carriage house, Nineteenth street. between
-xth ard Seventh avenues
Fifth Ward-First precinct. hose house on
Twenty second street.
Fifth Ward-Second precinct, Schmid's gro
Gerry sIore, No. S23 Twentieth street
Sixth Ward-FIrst precinct, hose house,
Twenry-sjxth street, near Seventh avenue
Sixth Ward-Second precinct, chapel, cor
ner Sever III avenue and Twenty-ninth street.
Seventh Ward-FirsL precinct, No. 3l10
Fifth avenue.
Seventh Wsrd-Second precinct, Martin
dale's blacksmith shop, No. 400 Fifth avenue.
Seventh Ward-ThiId precinc', Stephenson
barn. Forty-fourth street, between Seventh
and Eighth avenues
II. Q. SCHAFFER,
City aud Town Clerk.
Rock Island, March IL, 1902.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27

Mr.. and Mrs. +. W. Gould enter
tanned the Century. club Tuesday
evening. and as usual there was Il
large attendance. Mrs. II. 5. Blake
more sang a solo; Miss Grace Hun
toon whistled, and the remainder of
the evening was devoted to Rome,
Mrs. Julia Mills Dunn telling in her
inimitable way of her visit there
last summer, and interesting points
were brought out by other guests
who have recently visited The Eter-
nal City
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27

John Kaufman, one OF Daven-
ports old residents and for many
years a justice of the peace in this
city, died at noon yesterday at his
home, GA Brown street. Mr.. Kauff-
mann had been in i'll health for some
time. although during the last term
of court he was in his place as door
keeper of the district court. He is
survived by his wife and three sons
ana four daughters. The funeral
will be held at 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning from TIE residence. with
burial in Paramount cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27

Harmony camp, No. 2S46, Il. y. of
y, held its fourth regular meeting
Tuesday evening at X. =. hall, when
a good social time was had. NiSi-
tors were present from Fay Hawes
and Dewey camps of Rock Island,
and from Belle X. camp of this city.
Addresses were made by visiting
members. who complimented the de-
gree staff on its good work and the
fine drill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27

L.. II. Nelson, the longtime livery
man of Moline, yesterday disposed
of his business to George Hierse-
mann, of Rock Island. who takes
possession April 1. Mr. Nelson has
not yet made definite plans for the
future, but expects to continue in
the harness, figuratively speaking.
though not in the livery business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27
Giant Strides by Giant Company
OFFICERS

JOHN L. DRYDEN, President
LESLIE D. WARD, EDGAR B. WARD,
President. I'd V. and Counsel.
FORREST +. DRYDEN, HORACE ALLING,
Secretary. Treasurer.
7. {. E. BLANCHARD, JACOB Z. WARD,
Supt. of Estate. Counsel
WILBUR S. JOHNSON. F. c. BLANCHARD
Comptroller. Supervisor Loan Dept
EDWARD h HAMILL, JOHN K. GORE,
ROBERT L. BURRAGE, Actuary
Medical Directors. TsnwAp0 CpAv
FREDERIC A. BOYLE, Assistant Secretary
Cashier F. H JOHNSTON,
VALENTINE RIKER, Associate Actuary
LESLIE P. WARD, w. P. WATSON,
Supervisors. Assistant Medical Director
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27

j. Van Eechter was ON trial yes
terday before Police Magistrate Fin
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27
MOLINE MENTION

Moline's record on registration of
voters was again broken Tuesday,
the last opportunity for registration
for the spring election. \ total of
1896 names were registered, and
this figure exceeds by several hum
dred the total vote of last year
which was 4,11O.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27

At the age of SIS years, William
Pape died yesterday at his home in
Black Hawk. Mr.. Pape's death is
credited to heart failure by the ply
stefan. 1t closed long life that be
gan in Westphalia Jan. I, 1920.
Learning the bakers trade while
quite a boy. Mr.. Pape lived at Ham
burg until 1850, when he came to
America, making short visits to Mill
waulee and Chicago. going to New
Orleans in 1852 thence coming up
the river to st. Louis. and soon after
ward TO Davenport. Here he estab-
lished bakery on Brady street. be-
low Second street. The establish
ment was afterward moved to Har-
riSon street. where the Korn bakery
is its successor. Mr.. Pape was mar
ried June Il, 1872. and is survived
by his wife. Had he lived until
June II of this year they would have
had the happiness of celebrating
their golden wedding. Three chill
dren survive. Anna, Edwin w. and
DR.. Herman j.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27

c. II. Perrin retires July 1 as pur-
chasing agent for the Moline Plow
company and NJ. y. Steele has been
promised the appointment as his
successor. Mr.. Steele is already en-
tered ON the duties as assistant Pur-
chasing agent, with Il view of learn
ing the details of the office and he
will succeed to- the position rs soon
as Mr.. Perrin retires.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27
since She came to make her home

since she came to make her home
in the city.
Yesterday. on complaint of Mrs.
j.. c. Peterson, a neighbour, John
Forsberg and Gusta Smith, who have
been living together at Twenty-third
street and Eighth avenue, were ar
rested on charge of adultery.
Last September. Mr.. and Mrs. Fors-
berg separated. the woman alleging
that her husband was abusive. The
woman is now suing for divorce.
Mrs. Sarah Smith, former resident
of Abingdon. who has resided in this
city the last Is months, is dead at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary
Prater, 700 Twenty-third street.
She had been suffering with stomach
trouble for the last twelve years,
and last year on account of her de
clining health removed to this city
to live with her daughter. Born,
September ). 1927. in Scotia county.
Ohio. she removed to Indiana with
her parents at the age of ; years.
In 1899 She removed to Abingdon
this state, where she was married in
1914 to Isaac Smith. who died June
20. 1889. She leaves beside her
daughter in this city. one son. Viii
liam H., of Abingdon. The remains
were taken to Abingdon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27

Justice j. s. Altman officiated yes
terday at the marriage of Leonard
Stritmatter, of Akron. H., and Miss
Mary Eidel. of Morton. Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27

Mrs. Albertina Lindgren, mother
of Mrs. L. y. Eden, died Tuesday
at the home of her daughter. 1925
Twelfth street after Il twelve-daYs
illness of chronic diarrhcea. She
was born December 10. 1924. in Hop
ing. Westmorland, Sweden. and came
to this country in 1855. having made
her home with Mrs. Eden since that
time. She had been member of
the Swedish Lutheran church ever
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27

How Are Your KIdncysg -
Dr. Hobbs Sparagus Pills cure all kidney ills Sam
pie free. Add. Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or N. Y
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27

Electric lights illuminate Haw-
thorn yards by current from tho
city circuit. Tuesday evening the
eight are lamps placed in the yards
were lighted and will burn every
night hereafter. The lamps are
hung ON 40-foot poles. the unusual
height being used to raise the lights
out of the range of vision of train
men looking for signal lanterns and
switch targets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27

Charles y. Anderbcrg is going to
invest his savings in a store building
TO occupy the site of his residence
on the north side of Sixth avenue.
a few feet east of Fifteenth street.
The structure will he two stories.
the first to be occupied by Il store
and his residence above
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-11
JUDGE GIVES MAScAGNI BAIL
Composer Immediately Sues for False
imprisonment Against His
Managers.

BOSTON. Nov. 1O-Pietro Mascagni, the
composer conductor, who was arrested on
Saturday on a mesne process in a suit
brought by his former managers, was re-
leased after a hearing in the superior court
today on $4,000 bonds which he furnished
himself.
Mascagni Immediately retaliated by suing
the Mittenthals for $4,000 damages for
false arrest.
When Mascagni appeared before Judge
Braley his honor suggested that counsel
in the case hold a conference and decide
upon some date when the full merits Of the
controversy could be argued. In the mean
time he told the lawyers Maseagni was a
foreigner and a great composer and should
receive every courtesy from Americans.
To this end Judge Braley advised that
he be not held in this city under excessive
bail and suggested that by furnishing $4,000
Mascagni could continue his tour. The
lawyers agreed 10 this and the composer
at once put up the money.
Subsequently the suit against the Nit
tenthals for 1000 was instituted and an
attachment was served upon them. The
suits will not be heard for some time.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-11
REFUSES TO REVIEW THE CASE
Verdict of Guilty in BOOtIeEEinE Trial
In Lower Court il 20
stand.
CFrom a stan Correspondent


WASHINGTON, Nov. 10.-tspecial Tele-
gram. AN application for a writ Of GER
tiorari requiring the circuit court OF ap-
peals to certify to the supreme court for
review and determination the cases OF
Adam and John Foester against the United
States was today denied by the supreme
court. This case was tried in Omaha May
Z 1900. the Foesters being charged with
illegally selling liquor to certain Ponca
sentenced to one year in the Sioux Falls
penitentiary and John Foester TO four
months in the Douglas county jail and each
fined $500. The court by its denial Of the
writ says there is nothing for 1t TO re-
view.
The supreme court by an equally divided
tribunal today said that pink oleomargarine
was entirely within the provisions OF the
state laws IL said laws so stipulated. In a
case before the supreme court on review
from the state OF New Hampshire relating
to the subject Of pink oleomargarine the
supreme court divided. standing four and
four Justice Holmes, recently appointed
not sitting because OF his non-eonhrmation
by the senate. The case came up 70 the
supreme court through an agent Of Swift
and Company Of Chicago, who questioned
the right OF the state OF New Hampshire 70
indicate that coloring matter should be
put in oleomargarine. The decision Of the
court by reason of its division affirmed the
supreme court Of New Hampshire, which
held the act constitutional.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-11
INSURANCE MERGER PRoBED
Prudential President Explains Action
in Buying Fidelity Trust Com
pany stock.

NEW YORK. Nov. 10.-The suit brought
by william Robothan and John Illingworth
OF Newark TO restrain the merger Of the
Prudential Life Insurance Company Of
America and the Fidelity Trust company
came up today.
The president OF the insurance company
said the policy of the company in investing
In stock Of the trust company was the re-
suit OF mature deliberation. The trust COM
pany had regularly paid dividends on it's
capital stock for five years preceding the
time Of the first purchase and has con-
tinuted to pay the same semi i-annually.
He denied that a sum exceeding $1,000
900 was to be paid out OF the insurance
compRny's assets for the trust company
for the purpose OF having it paid over to
the principal stockholders OF the insur-
ance company.
He also denied that the insurance COM
pany intended to engage in banking and
said it proposed to limit its operations in
the future as in the past to the business
of life insurance.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-11
GROW COTTON IN WEST AFRICA
II Present Experiments Succeed Great
Britain VIII Be Independent
of America

LIVERPOOL. Nov 10.-sir Alfred Jones.
president OF the Liverpool Chamber Of
Commerce. has received reports regarding
cotton growing experiments in West At
rica. He said:
We sent out 100 tons of American seed
and divided IL among all the British west
coast colonies. The results have been most
satisfactory. The crops matured In nine ~
days and in quantity and quality were
quite equal to those OF the parent stock
Next season we shall send Egyptian seed
and we hope for equally good results. The
only question Is whether we can make the
natives work so to put big plantations
or a commercial basis.
The native wages are cents a day, but
1 am personally afraid that a number of
years will elapse before we can make the
west coast OF Africa a serious competitor
with the sou lthern states. II we could trans
port the negro population OF the southern
states TO the west coast there would be no
question OF making Great Britain inde-
pendent OF the rest OF the world for raw
cotton. But have had one experience with
American negro colonization and / do not
believe II Is possible TO secure American
negroes for the new cotton belt. We are
sending out Americans TO teach the ma
lives cotton growing and must wait 10 see
how the experiment turns out The Ques-
ton OF freight does not enter into the prob
lem. The railroads and steamships have
agreed TO transport African cotton free.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-11
MAKES GoEBEL MURDER CLEAR
Convicted Man Gives Full Statement
90 Judge. who VIII Have
Case ReOpeRed.

FRANKFORT Ky. Nov. lo.-Henry
Youtsey. the Campbell county man con-
victed Of completely in the murder Of VIII
liam Goebel. late governor Of Kentucky.
and now serving a life sentence. has made
a statement concerning that affair.
The statement. or confession. as Il is
referred 10 generally here. IL is said, was
made to Judge James e Cantrill who pre-
sided at the trial.
One attorney for the prosecution has said
such a statement is in existence and that
commonwealths attorney. Franklin, evades
questions regarding it by referring the
questioner TO Judge Cantrill.
What the statement contains is known 10
the prosecuting counsel in the Goebel con-
spirscy cases and It viii be kept from the
public pending corroboration by the par
ties named in its detail.
The prosecution of the Investigation into
the alleged conspiracy will be renewed with
vigor at the approaching January session
Of the Franklin county grand jury and
more indictments are expected at that
time.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-11
ELECTION FRAUDS PRoBED
-. Louis Grand Jury Hears of Dis
honest Polling Methods In
that City.

ST. LOUIS. Nov. 1O.-The grand Jury to-
day began investigating the alleged frauds
committed in the election last Tuesday.
The addresses Of witnesses summoned in
dicate that the investigation will include
occurrences at the polling place Of the
Ninth precinct Of the Fourth ward. where
Marshall. republican, alleged that Totten,
democrat, placed a revolver in his pocket
ana then caused his arrest for carrying con-
cealed weapons. ana AZ the polling place
where George d. Reynolds. republican can
didate for congress. Was given snly eight
votes ga the returns and where the total
number Of votes cast is declared TO be
largely In excess Of the registered voters.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-11
TALKS OF POSTAL SERVICE
Official Report Urges Holidays and Better
Pay for staff
RURAL CARRIERS TO PAY MONEY ORDERS
Can Vow Give Receipts and Next Year
May Hand over Casb-Ma1imum
; Fees VIII Also BE
y H. Reduced.

wAsHt. Nov. 1O.-The annual re-
port OF the j. assistant postmaster gen
eral urges that. in view OF the success Of
the rural free delivery establishment and
it's future necessities, the recommendation
for s12, SIS, SEQ for that purpose is reason
able. The amount is an increase Of lit
tie more than s. 100000 over the current
fiscal year.
To correct the alleged injustice Of COM
pelling a postmaster to pay part Of his sal
airy for clerk hire. Mr.. Wynne urges legis-
lation authorizing the postofice to make
allowances for clerk hire at third class
postofices when 1t is satisfactorily shown
that the postmaster is unable 10 transact
the postofice business.
The sdvisability OF erecting branch post
Offices in cities is endorsed as economi-
cal. The establishment and extension OF
the pneumatic tube service will make It
necessary to secure permanent sites for
stations in large cities.
An effort has been made to equalize the
salaries Of clerks in first and second class
Offices by the promotion Of low-salaried
but efficient clerks. At the larger first
class Offices clerks are not now working
in excess Of eight hours a day, but it is
impracticable to give clerks in smaller
Offices eight hours continuous service. An
effort is being made to reduce their hours
to a fair basis.
"A plan is proposed" the report continues,
whereby in the larger cities sub-carriers
shall receive at least $50 a month, and in
the smaller S25 a month. Sub-carriers can
not now count on a fixed income. The
rural free delivery system has become a
permanent feature Of the service and re-
ceipts have increased and conditions i'm
proved wherever il has been put in opera
ton"
No deficiency. it is said. will be ere
ated by this service. II will be left to
congress to say whether the establishment
of routes already laid out shall be has
tened and the installation OF routes in
course of investigation expedited. Addi-
tional appropriations must be made for this
purpose.
II is recommended that congress make
provision for a leave Of absence with full
pay for rural carriers not TO exceed fifteen
days in a year.
Extension to rural carriers Of power to
receive and register letters have proved so
acceptable to public benefit that it is pro-
posed to further increase their usefulness
by adding an extension of the money order
system to rural routes. Rural carriers are
now empowered to give receipts for money
orders. It is intended, after the 1st Of jan
uary to empower them also to pay such
orders at the residences of known patrons
. of the routes.
The maximum fee for a money order Is
so cents II Is recommended that the max
imum be reduced to 25 cents, with proper
! tionate reductions wherever the amount
/ exceeds $50.