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Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-15
Would Increase Rapidly

The present National Guard of the
states and territories aggregates
about $4,000 officers and men. With
liberal appropriations by congress.
and a system of federal control and
instruction, the states will also be in
duced to accord more liberal treat
ment. and this force will, in a short
time, doubtless, reach 100000. OF this
number il is believed at least 100000
would respond to a call for duty. This
would be amply sufficient under all
contingencies which may reasonably
be expected. for the second line of de-
fense, and would give the country
breathing time within which to or
ganize and equip its vast unorganized
military resources.
with volunteer force of this size,
so equipped and disciplined that it
could take the field at once, it would
he possible to even reduce the size of
our regular army. 1t would he Il body
which would inspire the respect of
other nations and make them hesi-
tate to wautonly attack us. The coun-
try would be far better prepared for
war. while at a minimum of expense
we would be able to secure to the
country maximum of our military
strength in times of great emer
9encY."
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-15

j. N. Patterson, night policeman OF
Nashua, Iowa, writes: Last winter
[ had bad cold on my lungs and
tried at least half dozen advertised
cough medicines and had treatment
from two physicians without getting
any benefit. a friend recommended
Foley's Honey and Tar and two-thirds
of bottle cured me. L consider 1t
the greatest cough and lung medicine
in the world" All druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-15
WILLIAM FILTER WEDS
MRS. SHEAN AT PEORIA

Friends of William Filter. the Twen-
tieth street tailor, are beginning to
find out of his marriage. at Peoria,
Nov. &, to Mrs. Ada Shean, formerly
of this city, but more recently of Ly-
ons, Iowa. Mr.. Filter took advantage
of business trip to have the nuptial
knot tied. The ceremony was per
formed by Rev. Deem at the German
Lutheran church.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-15
Made contracts with the rrlbune..

Otis Balcom. of Cincinnati. Ohio,
and w. II. Leonard. of Aurora, ILL.,,
were visitors at the supreme Office of
the Fraternal 1ribunes today. Both
gentlemen are experienced insurance
men, with records behind them, and
both have made contracts to work for
the Tribunes as organizers. Mr.. Leon
ard was until recently with the Pru-
Dental and Mr.. Balcom with the New
York Life.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-15
The ChIIdren,s FrIend.

There is no use trying to persuade
American mothers that substitute
exists for Perry Davis Painkiller.
They know how it relieves the trou-
bles of childhood, from sprained arms
and legs to stomachache. Other
preparations may do good, Painkiller
is certain to. A big difference. and
one that has been recognized for 60
years. There is but one Painkiller,
Perry Davis.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-15
.BETTERSTATEM MILITIA
National Guard Association is
a Seeking Uniform
System.
AN OUTLINE OF THE PLAN
State and Federal Governments
to Work To.
gether.
AN OUTLINE OF THE PLAN

The executive committee of the IR-
terstate National Guard association
has sent out literature on the subject
of making the National Guard of the
United States a more uniform body,
having the same discipline and equip
ment of the regular army. 1t is the
object of the organization to further
this state of affairs, and the plan is
outlined in a speech made before con-
gress by Gen. Charles Dick, of Ohio,
who says: drH7'
1.-The only way to bring our Nation
al Guard up to a high state of elk
cheney is to pass federal law which
will make them in fact as well as in
name national guard and which will
insure their uniform equipment and
drill. They should be armed and
equipped just as the regular army is
armed and equipped, and they should
have the same discipline and instruc
tion so far as possible in the limited
time that can be given for that pur-
pose.
state troops should go to camp un-
der conditions as nearly as possible
approXimating those of actual war.
State troops and regular troops
should be camped together, so that
the former may have the benefit of
the experience and skill of the latter.
The volunteer should bunk as the reg
ular hunks, should live on the same
ration, and should prepare his meals
just as the regular prepares them
under service conditions. Volunteer
soldiers should be trained in carrying
the same accoutrements that they
would carry in actual warfare. The
government should make liberal APP
preparations for target practice. Aim
ing and pointing drills should be Civ
en- frequently to all volunteers, and
they should be given an opportunity
every year of firing on the ranges.
Depots should be established for re-
serves of arms and equipment, and
these should be so distributed
throughout the country that there
need be no delay in equipping a vol
unteer force when called for duty.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-15
what to DO Until the Doctor Arrives.

''One of my children was taken with
cramp collie and suffered severely"
says S. B. Elzee, of Monett, Mo. 81
telephoned for a doctor, then gave a
dose of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy, and a few
minutes later a second dose. Before
the doctor came the child was reliev-
ed" For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-15
OBITUARY RECORD.

The funeral of the late Edward III.
Leins was held at 10 o'clock this
morning from st. Joseph's church,
where the services were conducted by
Rev. Thomas Mackin. The remains
were inferred at Calvary. those who
ofIiciated as pallbearers being I. Il.
Reidy, T. ii. Dolly, Simon Mcmahon,
Jr.. II. II. Swift, II. T.. Ncitch and J.
j. LaNelle. There was a large at
tendance of sorrowing friends and a
wealth of floral tributes further at
tested the esteem i'm which deceased
was held.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-15

The sad announcement has been
received of the death at Denver of
Mrs. Kate Craig, wife of DR.. \. i.
Craig, of Aledo, supreme medical eN-
aminer of the Fraternal Tribunes.
Mrs. Craig was visiting in Denver
when stricken with the fatal ailment.
pneumonia
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-15
Notice. Rock leland choral Society

Sunday afternoon rehearsal will be
held in Industrial hall, Twenty-frst
street and Third avenue, 2:30 o'clock
Come early.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-15
Police Points

f. w. Johnson. who was peddling
gum without license, was arrested
this morning by Officer Osterman and
fined $5 and costs.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-15
Ice Cream.

Place your order with us and get
the purest and richest ice cream IN
the tri-cities. Phone West 1241. Tri-
City Milk & Butter company, Rock
Island.
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Invited to Participate.

formal invitation has been extended to
the Minute Men of Washington by the
Governors Foot Guard of Hartford, Conn.
to participate in the inaugural reception
ceremonies and ball January Z, when Gov
ernor-elect Chamberlain will be indicted
into office. The Foot Guards have the
honor of being the oldest military organiza-
ton in the United States, while the Minute
Men of Washington is one of the youngest
yet organized to perpetuate the only Amer
lean uniform The Foot Guards wear the
original British uniform, and on this occa-
sion the uniforms of King George III and
Gen. Washington will be happily blended
Col. NJ. A. Winter Lieutenant Colonel E.
R. Campbell, Adjutant John Doyle, Car
mody Capts. Thos w. Sweeney. Nelson R.
Wood, d. S. Fletcher, NJ. NJ. Lewis, F. c.
Philbrick and Lieut.. E. J. Pettngill will
attend the ceremonies and be formally re-
ceived by the Foot Guards and Puritan
Phalanx. The inaugural ball is the society
event of the season at the Connecticut cap
ital.
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HOLIDAY At THE MINES.
Anxiety Owes Question Is Affecting
cbaI Supply.

Up to late this afternoon no eLvices had
been received by the local dealers. so far
as could be asoertained. as to whether the
mines in the anthracite regions will be
closed tomorrow. If the miners take the
holiday off it means a days shortage OF the
usual supply for this city.
Despite the tact ahat more coal is being
received in Washington at present than at
any time sincesthe famine began, there Is
no depreciations in prices. Twelve dollars
ton Is the uniform, price asked for the best
grade Of hard coal by local dealers.
The Philadelphia and Reading and the
Pennsylvania are bringing the usual
amount of coal to the city. The retail price
of this coal is fixed by contract at WIS and
$3.50 atom, respectively. Yet 1t was dlffl-
cult today to find a dealer who would ad-
NIT that he had coal from either OF the
companies for sale.
The closing Of the government depart
ments for half holiday today and all day
tomorrow will afford an opportunity for
them to get ahead on coal. Some OF the
departments are on the ragged edge. the
Post Office Department got in a score or
tons last night, and the supply will be aug
mented during the next thirty-six hours.
w. ]. Zeh said today that he had ar
ranged to supply the schools of the District
of Columbia with a thousand tons OF soft
coal and like amount Of coke, all OF
which will be delivered during the holiday
vacation.
The extreme cold weather Of this morning
increased the demands upon local dealers
for fuel of all kinds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-24
Banquet of Enosinian Society.

In accordance with it's annual custom, the
Enosinian Society of the Columbian Uni
versity celebrated the beginning of the
Christmas vacation yesterday afternoon by
giving banquet. Special interest was add
ed to the occasion by the fact that this is
the eightieth year of the society's existence.
The T-shaped table, spread in West Hall Of
the university, was attractively decorated.
At its head sat the president Of the society,
Mr.. l.. Russell Alden, who acted as toast
master. The other places were occupied
by the members and their invited guests,
including a number Of the professors of the
university.
The divine blessing was invoked by Rev.
E. N. Kirby, after which Mr.. Alden gave
an address Of welcome. Prof. W. A. Will
bur spoke for 1.-THE University" and Mr..
Herbert ]. Bryson gave toast to the
faculty, to which the response was made
by Prof. George N. Henning. The other
toasts were: Our Newspapers" Mr.. J. E.
Lamb; THE Ladies'" Mr.. Henry w. May
nard; THE Gentlemen" Miss Ethel L. Gal
lagher; Our Country" Miss Edith H. Rid
out, and "Enosinian," Mr.. Henry Brad
shaw.
Several former members Of the society
were present, including DR.. Howard L.
Hodgkins. dean of the Cororan Scientific
School; Misses Mary H. Wilson and Ella
A. Merritt and Messrs. Cotton Maynard,
Weston Flint H. L. Solyom and George R.
Bliss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-24
oHAsE's THEArER ROBBED.
Burglars Get $500 In Cash From Boz
Office.


Chase's Grand Theater was visited by
burglars this morning, between midnight
and daybreak, and the intruders secured
money enough to insure them a merry time
during the holiday season. unless the police
are fortunate enough to apprehend them
and recover the cash. The exact amount
Of money taken is not known, but it Is es-
tmated to be $780,
Mr.. Chase sent for detective as soon as
he discovered his loss, and Detective
OBrien made an investigation Of the at.
fair. He found that the building had been
entered from the rear by using a jimmy
on second-story window. The burglar
passed through the building and opened
the box office. He then used the jimmy
on the money drawer and took out the
cash. 1t is believed that the robbery was
committed by those who entered the Re-
gent Hotel few days ago and made
good haul
Mr.. Chase informed the detectives that
he will pay a reward of 500 for the arrest
Of the guilty parties. A noise was heard in
the theater about clock this morning,
but no particular attention was paid to it.
Those who heard it never thought of bur-
glars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-24
Disfiguring Hun1ours
Itching, Burning and Scaly Erup-
tons of the Skin, Scalp and
Blood with Loss of Hair
CURED sBY+ CUTHCURA

The agonixing, itching and burning OF the skin,
as in Eczema; ths4hfshtfl scaling as in psoriasis:
the loss Of hair and erusting of the SCALP as in
scald head; the facial Disagreement, as in pim.
pies and ringwo-m; tSs awful suffering of infants
and anxiety Of wmn-sat parents, as in milk crust,
letter. and salt rheua-an demand remedy Of
almost superhumHn virtues to successfully cone
with them. That Cutleura remedies are such stands
proven beyond alr doubt. No statement is made
regarding them that s not justified BY the strong.
est evidence. The purity and sweetness. the power
to afford immediate relief the certainty of speedv
and permanent cure. the absolute safety and great
economy have made them the standard skin cures
and humour remedies of the civilized world.
Complete Treatment. Battle the affected parts
with hot water and Cuticura Soap, to cleanse the
surface Of crusts and scales, and soften the thick
ened cuticle. Dry. without hard rubbing and apply
Outicura Ointment freely. to allay itching irrita
ton and Inflammation, and soothe and heal. and.
lastly, take the Cuticura Resolvent Pills to coo,
and cleanse the blood. This treatment affords
instant relief, permits rest and sleep in the
severest forms Of eczema and other itching, burn
ing and scaly humours. and points to a speedy,
permanent and economical cure when all other
remedies and the best physicians fail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-24
Annual Elections Held.

At recent meeting of Mt. Vernon Tent,
No. 4, X. o. T. NJ, the following officers
were elected: Commander, Thos M. Rogers;
lieutenant commander, Geo. F. Coniff; rec
ord keeper, D. NJ. Oliver; chaplain, Chas.
H. jenkins; sergeant. w. w. Adamson. jr.
master-at-arms.J w. S. Williams; first mas
ter Of guard; T. j. Darrell; second master
Of guard; w. r! Brouner; sentinel, w. w.
Adamson, ST.; picket, C. NJ. King; trustee,
Harry G. Knohr.i Public installation Of
officers on the Sthjof January, 1903.
National Tent, No. l. Of the same order,
at a recent review, elected the following
officers: Commander, ]. Camden Gall; lieu
tenant commander, Chas. E. Warfield; rec
ord keeper, Guy E. Padgett; chaplain, Jos.
F. Moore; physician DR.. J. S. Arnold; SER
geant, Geo. E. Wide; master alarms, Aa-
ron Coleman; first master Of guard, Albert
r. Hech; second master of guard Chas H
Venable sentinel, Ed. D. Kaldenbach !;
picket, S. Goldsmith; trustee, J. B. Car
rick.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-24
WILLIAM GIBSON DEAD
Prominent Business Man OF
Washington Passes Away.
CLOSE OF A BUSY LIFE
PAST DEPARTMENT COMMANDER
OF THE G. A. r.
Officially Identified With Fraternal
Organizations-Mem Of Firm
of Gibson Bros.
CLOSE OF A BUSY LIFE

Mr.. William Gibson, senior member of the
firm of Gibson Bros, printers, died last
evening at o'clock at his residence. 1922
s street. Since last June, when Mr.. Glib
son had an attack Of paralysis, he has been
unable to pursue the active vocation to
which he had been so long accustomed.
His mental faculties, however, remained
unimpaired, and to the last his memory
was remarkably clear and retentive. His
last public appearance was last Thursday
evening, when he attended the banquet Of
the Union Soldiers Alliance, of which he
was the treasurer. The main source Of
weakness even in the last months Of his
life was due to the feeble action of his heart
and 1t was from this cause that death came
last evening. Funeral services will be held
at the family residence Friday afternoon
at half-past o'clock and the interment
will be in Oak Hill cemetery.
Mr.. Gibson had just entered his eightieth
year, having been born in the north Of Ire
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-24
RAILROADS
SOUTHERN RAILWAY


Trains leave from Pennsylvania Station.
$40 Am. Daily. Local for Harrisonburg, War
renton CHARLOTTE and way stations
lied First elass coaches and drawing sleepe1
to Jacksonville. Fla. Dining car service.
10 am Daily. United States Fast Mail.
New Orleans. Dining service.
4.01 p.m Week Days. Local for HarrisonburH
80 pm. Daily. Local for wsrrenton and Char-
$40 pm. Daily. New YORK and Atlanta Express.
First coach and sleeper to A' sa; A9Haay
sleeper Washington to San Francisco. Pullman
$50 pm Daily. New YORK and F1orsd. Express.
FiIstclsss coach and sleeper to Camden. Summer.
yille Charleston, Savannah, Jacksonville and PorS
Tampa: sleeper to Augusta and connection for
1o:oi ON Daily. New York and Memphis Linn
tied (via Lynchburg). Ffrst-claa coach and sleep.
ing car to Roanoke. Knoxville, Chattanooga and
Memphis; sleeper to New Orleans. Dining ca.
1O:40 pm. Daily. Washington and Southwestern
Limited All Pullman train, club and observation
Atlanta. Maeon, Memphis, New Orleans. MONDAY:
Wednesday and Friday, through sleeper TO Pine.
hurst. Dining car service.
TRAINS ON BLUEMONT BRANCH.
Leave washington $50 am. and 4:4s pm. dailys
week days. leo pm. Abs pm. and e:a pm.
Latter to Leesburg only.
Through trains from the South arrive Washington
pm, 9:i6 pm and ESQ pm. daily. Local trains
from Harrisonburg II IS a m. week days and eos
Pm daily; From Charlottesville. SIS an and
Tickets. sIeepins car reservations and detailed
Information can be had at ticket Offices, 7O6 10Th
a., Gil Pennsylvana avenue and Pennsylvani.
Phone le4o. p. R. r. Cab Service
O. II. ACKERT, General Manager.
8. d. HARDWICK. General Pass'r Agent.
L. 8. BROWN, General Agent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-24
Through Buffet Drawing Room Sleeper

Washington to Cleveland
Via Baltimore and Ohio railroad, Leaves
Washington 8:45 pm. daily.-Advt,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-24
A Superintendent Remembered.

Mr.. S. F. French, the superintendent for
Norcross Bros, the contractors who have
the contract for making the changes in the
White House. was remembered in a most
pleasant and satisfactory manner by the
employees under him. They purchased a
handsome punch bowl and set and present
ed them to Mr.. French with their best
wishes. The set Is Of the finest cut glass
and was greatly appreciated by Mr. French,
who has had no trouble with the men under
him since the beginning Of work on the
White House in the middle of the summer.
In response to a brief speech of presenta-
ton Mr.. French spoke Of the cordial rela-
tons that have existed between his employ
ers and the men who have worked for
them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-24
Baltimore and Ohio r. R.

Leave Washington. New Jersey Ave and st.
CHICAGO AND NORTHWEST. 'lO:6o Ans
v GTStiSNAT1. ST. LOUIS and LOUISVILLE.
PIT PiTTs sIj AN6 GLEvELASD. .Io:so ..ns
's:45 Pm and 1900 night.
COLUMBUS AND WHEELING, 1870 pm.
WINCHESTER. fs:s5 an. t4:l5 and $3.50 p.ns
ASSAPoIfs So fa:sO $3.50. tl1:so an. +4:se.
FREPERIcK. 1885. 5000. tlO:so an. u:u.
HxGERsT6WN, tlo:oo an. and $3.50 pm.
BOYD and way points, tS:35. $500 AIN. s1:16s
1870. t5: 80. HOBS. til 80 pm.
GAfTHERSBURG and way points. 1885. 1900
INK l2:59 + n:is tSSo fA;so. 800. 1880.
va %Ssh fHitSf = SuScT.os and way points.
1875, 1000 am, sl:15 t4:30. 1880 pm.
BALTIMORE, week days, 1900. 500. ESQ.
1905 1870 1880, s;s5, 1880, x1o:00- ii;5o ans
Us 1s sos 60 1900 Iio:oo 1ii:so i:S5 pm.
Sundays, 1890, x7:05, 7:3O. 1880. 1890 NJ.
xI2:a0, i:I5 1890 1880. x6:05. 5:25 $3.50. xS:00.
'i0'0'' ROYAL BLUE LINE
All trains Illuminated with Pintsch light.
BALTlMoRE; PHILADELPHIA, NEW YORK,
(Bunet). 5000 DINER. t1O:0O Dinerl am. si2:2O
(Diner), 1900 ('Royal Limited" Dincr), 1900
(Phila only, s5:o5 (Diner) $500 and oil 80 pm.
sleeping Car open at 10 90 o'clock)
ATLANTIC CITY. f7:05 f10:O0 am, s12:20.
$500 pm.
sDaily. Except Sunday. sSunday only.
xExpress trains.
Baggag. called for and checked from hotels and
residences by Union Transfer Co. on orders left at
ticket Offices 619 Pennsylvania avenue northwest,
New Yor. avenue and Fifteenth street. and at sta.
tion. aoe45o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-24
Suit Against q Bank,

afternoon In the Supreme Court of the Dis
trict Of Columbia by the National Benefit
Association against John R. Lynch, Jerome
A. johnson, Leonard c. Bailey, Robert H.
Terrell, VIM. s. Lotion, Howard H. Will
Jams. Whiteteld McKinlay, VIM s. Mont
gomery, Wyatt Archer, John A. Pierre,
James T. Bradford and John r. Francis as
officers and partners Of the Capital Savings
Bank, to recover 81, 50. The latter sum,
the plaintiff alleges, it had ON deposit in the
Capital Savings Bank November 25 last,
when the bank closed it's doors and refused
to pay the checks Of its depositors drawn
upon it. Attorneys A. A. Birney and Joseph
H. Stewart appear for the plaintiff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-24
Holds Closing Meeting.

citation, Geo. w. Jackson president, held its
closing meeting for the holidays in the lee
ture room Of the Metropolitan A NJ E.
Church last evening. The paper was read
by Historian Edward A. johnson of Raj
eigh. N. c., with Negro History in Colored
Schools" for his theme. He advocated the
addition to the text books now used in col
ored public schools of a history which in
Guides accounts Of notable deeds done by
colored men in this country, to inspire the
colored youth. After discussion by Messrs.
Smith, Maxfield, Richardson, Cromwell,
Hunter, Dent, Thompson and Mrs. Bowen,
the meeting was closed with the benediction
by Rev. DR.. Hill, pastor Of the church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-24
Fusselrs Charlotte Russo, Exquisitely

delicate. Try them.