davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-14
BIG INCREASE SHOWN
IN MONEY ORDER BUSINESS

The convenience of the United
States money order is being appreei-
ated by the people of the country at
large more and more every year, as
the statistics show. The increase in
the amount of money handled from
year to year is something remarka-
Bile. particularly in the matter of
domestic orders. OF these there were
issued during the fiscal year 10000
orders amounting to S313,55l, 279. or
an increase of S39,O05,212 over the
year before.
Orders drawn on Canada, Cuba and
the Philippines are rated as domestic.
The increase in fees received from
this business during the past five
years have amounted to S1.103,310, the
net revenue being increased $922,6
during that time. The net revenue
has REACHED nearly $2,000,0O0 year.
The most remarkable thing about the
system is the accuracy with which ii
is conducted. During the two years
past the department has handled
$500, 596, 800. and out of that amount
but S251 has been lost through mis-
takes in payments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-14
LOCAL DELEGATES RETURN
FROM QUINCY CONVENTION

Maj. c. Med. Townsend and Mayor
b. +. Knox returned this morning
from Quincy, where they attended
the convention held for the purpose
of uniting sentiment in favor of the
improvement of the upper river.
Capt. John Streckfus and Frank Mix
ter. who also attended the meeting,
will be back later, the former going
on to Hannibal.
Mayor Knox investigated the water
plant of the city of Quincy and he
was so favorably impressed with it
that be intends recommending TO the
council that the waterworks superin-
tcndent and the waterworks commits
tee be sent there TO gather ideas.
Quincy uses river water, but with the
aid of Il coagulent it is made SO clear
that the bricks in the bottom of a 12-
foot tank can be seen and counted.
The meter system prevails every
where. and although the city is nearly
twice the size of Rock Island the rate
of consumption is about one-half less
than it is here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-14
THREE-I IS IN LEAD
Better Showing Than Western
in Official Rec
ords.
MORE EVENLY PLAYED GAMES
President Sexton or to Attend Con.
ference at Chi
cago.

In the showing made by the official
records the Three-I league compares
more than favorably with the West
ern league, as the following figures
will show:
Number of shutout games-Three-
l, "a; Western. 81. Games lost bv one
scorc-1nree-I, 159; Western. 155.
Games lost by two scores-Three-I ,
81; Western, IS. Tie games-Three-I.
s; Western. Is. Extra inning games
-Three-I. n; Western, rs.
This comparison shows more than
the figures themselves appear to indi-
cate. The Western played 16 more
games than the 1hree-I and the sal
aries per team reached as high as So
600, or about double those of the lat
ter. In spite of this it will he seen
that the smaller league played i'm the
aggregate more close games. This
implies closer adherence to Il given
standard on the part of the managers
and steadier and more scientific work
on the part of the players, the latter
being the element that makes and
holds public interest and sustains the
patronage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-14
EVERYDAY TROUBLES.
Most Rock Island Readers Realize What II
Means.

The constant, never-ceasing itchi-
ness. Ever present with itching
piles. With eczema, with irritating
skin. It's everyday trouble in many
households. Doan's Ointment brings
relief and cure. Is endorsed by Rock
Island people.
Mrs. f. SCHNEIDER, of 2O21 Fifth
avenue, says: 81 had an irritation of
the skin in a very aggravated form.
L saw Doan's Ointment advertised
and so highly recommended as spe-
cific for this complaint that L was
induced to get box at the Harper
House drug store. The very first APP
plication gave me Immediate relief,
and the continued use of this remedy
for a short time removed all traces of
the distressing complaint
For sale by all dealers. Price soc.
Foster Milburn company. Buffalo, n.
Y, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name Doan's, and
take no other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-14
MINTZ INvENTs TRICYCLE.
EMBoDYING NEW IDEAS

Michael Mintz, the bicycle manufac-
turer and repairer, is at work upon
tricycle. to be propelled with the
hands that embodies several features
that are new and original. The most
important of these is a clutch by
which the power is communicated
from the rod run by the lever to the
axle. This works somewhat upon the
principle of the coaster brake and is
noiseless, sure and frictionless. 1t is
steered by hand without releasing
the lever. The gearing apparatus and
the steering gear will probably be
patented. The machine is very sim
pie and with all its improvements
weighs only about forty-five pounds,
something like Is or 20 pounds less
than other machines of the same
sort.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-14
Asleen Amid EIames.

Breaking into blazing home, some
firemen lately dragged the sleeping
inmates from death. Fancied securi-
ty, and death near. It's that way
when you neglect coughs and colds.
Don't do it. DIR. Kings New Discov-
cry for Consumption gives perfect
protection against all throat, chest
and lung troubles. Keep it near, and
avoid suffering, death, and doctors
bills. A teaspoonful stops late
cough, persistent use the most stub
born. Harmless and nice tasting; it's
guaranteed to satisfy by Hartz d Vi
lemeyer. Price, so cents and 81. Trial
bottles free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-14
FUTURE OF ARSENAL
Pointed Out in Annual Report of
the Chief of Ord
nance.
NEW SPRINGFIELD MAGAZINE RIFLE
Capacity of the Small Arms Plant
- at Rock ISL
and.

The annual report of Chief of Ord
nance CroZier TO the secretary of war
has been received. 1t contains many
things of interest to all who are in
terested in Rock Island arsenal and
the small arms plant that is being in
stalled there, and that means every
body in this community.
The status of the new Springfield
magazine rifle or musket and the pro-
liability that it will be adopted to
take the place of the present service
arm are set forth.
The principle points of its differ
ence from the present service musket
are the use. of two Tugs instead of one
for holding the bolt against the rear
ward pressure of the powder, with re-
sulting increase of strength sufficient
to enable a velocity of 1900 feet per
second to be obtained; the housing of
the magazine in the stock directly be-
low the chamber instead of having il
project on one side. In addition to
these there are various changes of
details which both improve the rifle
and cheaper and accelerate its pro-
duction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-14
More Officers Quarters.

The present number of assistant Of
ficers is inadequate for the proper
supervision of the varied operations,
and will be largely inadequate when
small arms. as well as gun carriages
and equipments constitute the output.
At least three or four additional Off
GERS viii be required, and the cree
ton of at least two sets of quarters
for their accommodation is recon-
mended.
The necessity for an artillery store
house, such as was included in the
plans for the arsenal. becomes great
er now than heretofore, inasmuch as
the present 3.2 inch gun carriage will
be turned in ON the adoption of new
type of field-gun carriage, and if re-
paired the present supply will form
an excellent reserve supply that
should be stored anent any sudden de-
mand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-14

ment or labor would be against the
policy of greatly diminishing the rate
of manufacture after so short a time
an output below the full capacity of
each establishment will most likely he
found desirable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-14
First 5.OnO Rines.

o,OOO
The construction of 1000 of the new
muskets has been authorized for issue
and trial i'm the service The prepara-
tons for their manufacture at the
Springfield armory are progressing
steadily and are made upon Il scale
which Will permit the production of
the pieces at the rate of 125 pers day
of eight hours. Nnen the manufac-
ture shall commence it will thus be
seen that the total number author
lied can be produced in about 40 days,
and it is expected that they Will be
ready for distribution in the coming
spring.
The present manufacturing capaci-
ty of the Springfield armory for the
service musllet is al the rate of
about 200 per day of eight hours; to
this rate will be added that of 125 per
day of the new arms, TO be attained
at some time in the early part of the
next calendar year. Preparations will
be made to continue the manufacture
of 125 of the new arms per day after
the completion of the 5000 now au-
thOrized. and to gradually change the
machines now used in building the
manufacture of the new one. and also
to so arrange the additions to the
plant now in progress that when the
capacity of 400 guns per day, which
is that now contemplated for the flu
ture at this armory and for attaining
which appropriations have already
been made, shall be reached. the es-
Establishment will be able to turn out
the entire 400 guns per day of the new
model; and this with the least inter
ruption practicable of the current
manufacture.
Rock Island Armory
There is now approaching compile
ton at the Rock Island arsenal an ar
mory with manufacturing capacity
of $50 muskets per day of eight hours,
although it is not to be ready for OPP
Grafton for at least year because of
the pOstponement of the installation
of certain machines and of the equip
ment of many with fixtures until such
time as the type of rifle to be manu-
featured shall be decided.
For thelreason stated above, prepa-
rations will not be made under the
supposition that the new rife under
construction is 10 Dc auOpIeus the FISK
of error being considered less unde-
sirable than further delay.
Output $50 Arms Per Day.
When the two establishments shall
be fully equipped, their total capacity
will be $50 arms per day of eight
hours, and the question will arise as
to the extent to which they are to be
operated.
Assuming the number 100000 to be
proper reserve, production at the
present rate of the Springfield arm
DRY, 200 per day, would cause the
supply TO be accumulated in some
thing over eight years. With the con-
tempIated capacity of 400 per day at
the Springfield armory this period
would be reduced to four years, and
with the full capacity of both estab-
Iishments working eight hours per
day the time required would be about
two and one-half years.
As considerations of the employ
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-14
JUST WHAT YOU NEED.

ChamberIain's stomach and Liver Tablets
When you feel dull after eating.
When you have no appetite.
When you have bad taste i'll the
mouth.
When your liver is torpid.
When your bowels are constipated.
When YOU have a headache.
When you feel bilious.
They will improve your appetite
cleanse and invigorate your stomach
and regulate your liver and bowels
Price, 25 cents per box. For sale by
all druggists.
For sick headache, try Chamber
Iain's Stomach and Liver Tablets;
they will ward off the attack if taken
in time. For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-14
Magnates Meet at Chicago.

President Sexton left this after
noon for Chicago TO attend the con-
ference of the magnates of the West
ern league and the American associa-
ton arranged for at the meeting held
recently in New York under the aus
pieces of the National Association of
Minor leagues for the purpose of ar
irving, if possible, at an adjustment
of the differences between the two
competing organizations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-14
Rheumnt,.m Cured I'm a Day.

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in 1 to 3
uays. It's action upon the system is
remarkable and mysterious. 1t re-
moves at once the cause and the dis
ease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits. Use and
81. Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901 Sec
ond avenue, Rock Island; Gustave
Schlegel & Son, 22O West Second
street. Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-14
what Arsenal Has Cost

\ summary of the cost of the ARISEN
al. its shops. power and machinery.
after forty years of existence, is
given, and it is placed something
more than ten mInon dollars. In re-
turn the government has nearly 1000
acres of land; ten main shops that
contain "a acres of floor space; avail
able water-power of 5000 horsc-pow-
err. etc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-14

j. sss f 81 %
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-14
Plant Must BE Kept in Operation.

Plant Must BE Kept In Operation.
1t is necessary that both plants
shall be kept in operation in order to
preserve at each establishment the
necessary skill and experience for the
operation of its plant; and if each
be employed at about half its capa-
city the total output will be 325 guns
per day, at which rate the reserve of
100000 will be reached in about five
years.
| In case of emergency both estab-
lishments could be operated upon the
basis of 20-hour day, and under these
circumstances would be capable of
1,500 rifles, which in three months,
after the necessary workmen should
have been secured, about the time ne
cessary for assembling volunteer
force, would provide $4,000 arms.
In the portion of the report refer
ring especially to Rock Island arsenal
the following points are brought out:
1t is probable that the plant will
be operated in future years on at
least the present scale of 1,200 en-
ployes.
The small arms machinery now
practically installed and requiring
only the special tools and fixtures
adapted to the particular model of
magazine rifle to be fabricated, will
add about 500 workmen, making the
| total force about 1000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-14

Stum-Ac-Oids possess a great deal
OF merit, and cure aggravated cases OF
sour stomach, heartburn, bad taste,
foul breath. headache, irregular bowel
movement, dyspepsia and indigestion.
Doc. Coated tablets. Pleasant to take.
T. H. THOMAS. Leading Druggist
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-14
For Over sixtx Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teetning. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea. rs
cents bottle.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-08-28
Indiana N. p. Conference.

The Methodist Protestant confer
ence in session at indianapolis
elected the following officers for the
ensuing year:
President, w. w. Lineberry. Plym-
outh: secretary, ]. r. Lenhart,
Naples: assistant secretary, e.. w.
Bundy, Sheridan: conference steward,
J. w. Albright, Jonesboro: stationing
committee, w. w. Lineberry. chair
mar: ID. w. Evans, JoneSborO: j. G..
Smith, Gosport; S. w. Dungen, Frank
lin; w. r. Baird, Jonesboro. This is
the most important committee in the
conference. 1t is composed of min
listers and the laity and assigns min
listers to the different charges. The
report of the committee may not be
announced till Monday morning
which will be tie last session of the
conference.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-08-28
Improvements at Winona.

A meeting was held at Winona Fri
day at which plans for improvements
amounting to nearly 100000 were
presented for adoption. These con-
sist of system of lagoons and canals
to encircle Chicago hill and the emil
nence known as Indian mound, which
will convert them into islands. The
plans also cover the construction of
hundred cottages, the erection of an
electric power station for lighting the
grounds and furnishing power for a
system of electric launches and for an
electric line of railroad connecting
Warsaw and Winona, and for the Gov
ernor Mount memorial building, to
cost $50, 900 and to be used as an agri-
cultural department of the Winona
agricultural and technical institute
for boys.
At a meeting Of the college board
of the latter institution Thursday
Gen. James r. Carnahan of Indianap-
oils, and the Rev. Richard S. Holmes
of Pittsburg. were elected directors.
Fifty three scholarship were also re-
ported as paid. The new college trade
school for boys will open Sept. Is.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-08-28
The Value Of Credit.

Nearly everybody understands the
value Of credit, especially those active
ly engaged i'm business. What is cred
it. 1t is confidence in ones ability
and disposition to pay debts according
to agreement. The individual who
buys on credit. or borrows money Oh
promise to repay the same at given
period, will be judged according to
his deeds. If he pays promptly ac-
cording to his promise, his credit will
be good. If he is careless and indiffer-
ent in these particulars. his credit will
be considered unsatisfactory. 1t will
readily be understood from this that
everybody who wants to have good
credit must be sure to make his word
good by paying according to promise.
South Bend Times.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-08-28
An Amusing Incident.

An amusing circumstance occurred
at Bluffton Tuesday night. where
John W. Cravens delivered his illus
trated lecture on Indiana Universe
ty:" The Banner of that city thus
describes it: ''When the picture of
William L. Bryan. president of In
diana university, was thrown upon
the screen last night, some enthu-
siaStic college man sang out "What's
the matter with Bryan?" The an
swer came in a chorus, "He's all
right" Hardly had the yell left the
lips of the college men before some
shrill voiced urchin piped out, mo
he amt. +" The boy evidently belong
ed to the other side of the question
and had confused William L. Bryan
with w. j. Bryan.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-08-28

alarm clock in the morning, or of store
routine during the day. And, above all,
after the round of winter gayeties, there's
the sea shore for the summer, with its
freedom and its health giving ocean
breezes. The chances of health are all
in favor of the girl that goes to the shore
and all against the girl that stays in the
store.
SUMMER IN THE CITY
is uncomfortable, saws society with its
luxurious surroundings. What must
summer in a city store be? At the best
it is trying to nerves and temper. The
long, languid days, the oppressive atno-
sphere, the monotonous round of duties
are all trying And when to this is adj
ded wonanly weakness, the condition is
well-nigh unbearable. And yet it must
be borne for money must be earned if
life is to be sustained.
Every working woman owes il to her
self to bring her physical health to the
highest standard of excellence-not only
because it increases her happiness, but
also because il increases her earning ca
pacity. It IS a cruel fact that the floor
walker has, as a rule, NO sympathy with
lnC Dd( heA(lAO anu hlAANA III pNA
a woman to seek an occasional moments
rest for her aching back, if only By lean
ing rigidly against the shelves behind
her.
DR.. Pierces Favorite Prescription
makes weak women strong and sick
women well. Hundreds of thousands of
women have testified to this fact.
Ell write few lines to thank you for
your advice and grand remedies, to which
I owe my health, and perhaps my life"
says Miss Flora l. Greer, of Io7 Howe
Street, Akron, Ohio. cMy troubles
started during my childhood but did not
prove serious until 1898, when 1 .-oet with
an accident caused by a horse running
away. From that time did not see a
we'll day. 1 suffered at every monthly
period with terrible headache, irritation
of t.. spine and pains in my heels so I
could not bear them resting on the soft
est pillow. What 1 suffered pen could
never describe. I had soreness through
my hips and ovaries all the time and con-
slant backache. Was afraid to be alone,
imagined that everyone hated me, and
everything looked like mountain. One
doctor would tell me one thing allied me,
another would say something altogether
different, but they only relieved me. I
then s0r0ts to you in Ap,1I, 1899. through
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-08-28
How He Became a Doctor.

A man, whose name is known, was
husking corn for farmer named StO-
well, at Lacrosse, ILapOrte county, at
the time he was supposed to be taking
his medical examination in Indianapo-
lis. He had hired a medical student
to take the examination for him. The
student failed the first time and this
corn husker went in the whisky bust
ness at Talma, it is claimed, and was
selling whisky there when the medi-
cal student tried the examination
again and passed, thus securing Ii
cense for his employer. This man is
practicing, it is said, near Ayers and
Talma.-Valparaiso .Vidette.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-08-28
HANNA ON A STRIKE
Senator Has Quit Work on Me-
gotiations for Peace in
the Coal Field.
DECLARES THERE'S NO USE TRYING
Coal Operators Will Not Talk OF
Concessions or Compromise
Fight to "a Finish.

Buffalo, n. =, Aug. 23.-United
States Senator Marcus \. Hanna ar
rived in Buffalo yesterday 'from Mia
CARA Falls. He was accompanied by
his daughter, Miss Ruth Hanna, and
her friend Miss Phelps. Of Cleveland.
They are on their way home to Cleve-
land from Niagara Falls. After drive
around about the city they returned
to Cleveland last night on the boat. For
the first time Senator Hanna stated
the finally of all efforts to
end the coal strike. He said ii sorrow
fully, for he believes the operators
should meet the miners in arbitration.
Says He Has Exhaused His Efforts.
Il have exhausted my efforts" said
Senator Hanna. Il have done all in
my power and can do no more. l will
make no further attempts. for it would
be useless" He said there was no
chance of arbitration so long as only
one side, the miners, were willing TO
arhitrate. He gave it as his opinion
that the miners will not give in SO
long as they are able to fight.
Says the Fight VIII BE Long.
1T will not be a short fight" said
he. 1T will be prolonged, and such
prolongation will mean not only hard
ships for the miners and the women
and children dependent on them, but 1t
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-08-28
Mother Always Keeps 1t Handy.

My mother suffered a long time from
distressing pains and general i'll health
due primarily to Indigestion. Gays L.
w. Spslding. Verona, Mo. Two years
ago / got her to try Kodol. She grew
better at ouce and now. at the age Of
seventy-eix, eats anything she wants,
remarking that she fears no bad effects
as she has her bottle of Kodol handy.
Don't waste time doctoring symptoms.
Go after the cause. Ifyour stomach is
sound your health will be good. Kodol
rests the stomach and strengthens the
body by digesting your food. 1t is
natures own tonic. j, w. HESS,
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-08-28

Alonzo Hildebrand, who lives or
the BurkhOlder brothers farm i'm Tip.
pecanoe township, threshed 1900 bu.
shells of wheat from ninety acres, an
average of something over thirty two
bushels to the acre. There was one
tract of twenty-one acres which yield.
ed 90 bushels, an average of forty
three and cne- third bushels to the
acre. Clark Davidson also threshed
400 bushels from forty acres on the
same farm an average of thirty-five
bushels per acre.. showing tota
yield from 100 acres of 1900 bushels
over thirty-three bushels to the acre,
Delphi Journal.