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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27
sANTOs-DUMoNT IS COMING
VIII Have Conference With Worlds Fair
Officials at st. Louis.

st. Louis. March 21.-In order
that the proposed air-ship competi-
ton at the worlds fair may be
carried out upon thoroughly scien-
titic and practical lines the expo
siton authorities have invited NJ.
Santos-Dumont. the famous Brazil
ian aeronaut whose experiments in
FRANCE have attracted the attention
of the world. to come to ST. Louis
for consultation upon the impor-
tant features of this underta king.
Accordingly Santos-Dumont viii
sail probably on April 4. He will
be accompanied by his mechanical
expert and lend his assistance in or
ganizing the contest. Other dis
tinguished aeronauts will also at
tend this conference The prepar-
alton of the rules to govern The
contests will he one of the first
steps III organizing the tournament.
1t is evident that two distinct types
IF air ships must he provided fer iIl
the contests, one being the steerabIe
balloons which depend upon bouy-
ant gas to carry them upward with
their loads. the other the aeropla mes
which depend upon power applied
to prOpellerS To lift them and suS-
tain them in the air. The confer
encc, which is the result of cores
pondence carried ON under instruc-
tions of special executive commit
tee. viii undoubtedly be the rIosJ
Important ever held upon the stub
.icct Gf serial navigation. in order
that the contest may he of real
value To science as well as TO prac-
teal life it is probable that the
rules viii require results better than
ever have been attained. To repeat
merely what bas been done witbo out
Improvement would not mark for
ward step. Hence this conference
Cf distinguished inventors. who viii
examine the grounds and The ply
sical conditions which must be met
in the. coming contests.
Santos-Dumont will bring with
him to st. Louis his frame motor
and all mechanical parts of the air
ship Santos-Dumont No. :. which
was constructed in Paris in separate
pieces which will be put together
in St Louis. The airship Will be
ready for work in August of this
year. 90 xkEza
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27
Is. REFUSED BAIL
Cuban Court VIII Not Give Rath-
bone Liberty Pending
Appeal.

Havana. March 21-Estcs G. Rath-
bone. the former director of posts. who
was arrested Tuesday night after hav-
ing been sentenced the day previous
by the audencia court TO ten years
Imprisonment and to pay Il fine of $50
81. remained i'll the Vivao prison all
hight. Yesterday he was taken to the
carca GaiD.
Accompanied by n number of friends
EathbOne's bOndSman. Senior Lopez. Il
Spanish merchant. went to court yes
terday and announced that he WAS
willing to furnish bonds in any
amount, bGt bail was absolutely re-
fused. Acting Governor Scott says the
case is in the hands of the court and
that he cannot intervene in the matter
of fixing bail if the court refuses TO
accept bail
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27
Policies of England With
the Death of Rhodes,
Says Roseberry.
CHAM MERRIAM A TOOL
Sensational Remarks
By Former Premier
in Paris.

Paris, March 27.-Lord Roseberry
arrived in Paris this morning from
London. Partie says he made the fol-
lowing statement to reporters: !:
chamberlain was only an instrument
in the hands of Rhodes. Now that
the latter has disappeared, what will
become Of the member for Birming-
ham? English opinion has had enough
of the policy based solely on force,
which has only created for us enc
mics in Europe, and cast us into II
conflict in which thousands of our
sons perished.
Ministerial Crisis Anticipated
a ministerial crisis in England
now would not be surprising. Pos
sibly because of the coronation. King
Edward will prevent this by ending
the war and directing English policy
into new channels more in conformity
with Justice and the rights of peo-
pies
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27
BEATEN IN PEORIA
Yates and Hopkins Given a Drub-
bing in County Con-
Vention.
OPPOSE LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATES
Outcome of One of the Hottest Re-
publican Fights in the
State So Far.

Peoria. March 27.-The Peoria re-
publican county convention gave Gov.
Yates and Congressman Hopkins an
unmerciful drubbing yesterday Two
anti-Nates, anti-Hopkins men. Charles
f. Black, q farmer, and William G..
McRoberts. Il lawyer, were nominated
as candidates for the legislature from
Peoria county. They are opposed to
Yates and they are opposed to Hop
kins; otherwise they are unpledged.
The temper OF the convention is
shown by the vote between Dumar.
who was Yates candidate for the
Legislature, and Black. the anti
Yates candidate. All the Yates dele
gates lined up for Dumar and the
anti-Yates forces supported Black.
Dumar received 161 votes and Black
27O.
Yates was specially sore over the
defeat of Dumar. All through the
convention he had his ear glued TO
the receiver of Il long-distance tele-
phone in the executive office. in
Springfield, and every few minutes
Northcott ran to the wire to tell the
governor what was going on.
Uses Patronage to Win.
Yates used all the influence he pos
sessed to nominate Dumar and
Barnes. Out of 40 appointments at
the Bartonville insane asylum he had
given Peoria county 81. His friends
promised Peoria the location of the
state convection. The hall was filed
with his officeG olders, but Dumar and
Barnes were defeated.
There was a bitter fight in the.
committee on resolutions over the
question of endorsing Yates. but the
most significant resolutions that final
Iy passed the convention were these:
Significant Resolutions.
''ResUlved. That the best interests
of the republican party and of the
people of the state demand that all
selections for public office should he
made with the sole preference to the
fitness of the individual for the dis
charge of the duties imposed upon
him in any position
''ResOlvetl. That we look with dis
favor upon any and all attempts TO
disrupt the party by departure
from the -time-honored customs of
the party, and we pledge ourselves to
resist. in all reasonable and proper
ways. all such attempts, and we here
by pledge ourselves anew to the prin-
ciples of the party. upon which it
was founded and which it has sought
to enforce during its entire history.
GOV. Yates wanted to beat Congress-
man Graft. so he brought ont one of
the colonels on his staff. man by
the name of Councilman, as candi-
date for congress. He gave Conzel-
man great sendOff. Councilman
never had chance. and Graft carried
Peoria county without dissent or
whimper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27
DID NOT RISK LIFE
To Save Drowning Women and is
Held for Man
slaughter.

Schuyler. NeD.. March 21.-Bccause,
as he says. his sympathetic nature
could not bear to hear the screams of
Il drowning woman, Madison Flcek, Il
wealthy young man of this city. is in
jail, charged with manslaughter, and
the whole community is aroused
against him. Several days ago. while
the Platte river was swollen, two of
the best known women in the county,
Mrs. Rima and her niece, in attempt
ing to cross the bridge, drove their
horses over the railing and fell into
the water.
swan to the shore, while the women
We're swept down with the current
Young Fleek was within helping dis
tance, but whipped up his horses and
drove into town, where he reported
the accident
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27
MISSING DETECTIVE.
Those He Was Hunting
Down.

Wellington. Kan. March PA de
tective named Ferguson. who has been
working on the murder case OF Mont
Gonery. the Santa Fe railroad detec-
tive. and is believed to have been dealt
with ut the hands OF the same gang
that killed, Montgomery. Montgomery
was killed ut his home last fall in Win
field while prosecuting a case for the
railroad.
Ferguson recently was instrumental
in the arrest of two men charged with
Montgomery death. He left Arkansas
City for Enid and FL Reno. o. T.. ten
days age, and has not been heard from
since. Ferguson heretofore never let Il
day pass without writing to his home
and his head office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27
LOOKING FOR REUTER-
Man Who Had Taking Way When
Women Were In
VOIVed.

Chicago March 27.-Ihe Chicago
authorities believe that photograph
received from st. Louis is the con
Meeting link in the identification of Il
man under arrest in the MissOpri city
as G. +. Reuter- alias Werner. alias
Rose. alias Peaseley. alias KLEIN, who
duped IL number of women in this city
two years ago. y half dozen Chica-
90 girls fell victims to Reuters wiles
lit that ti:le.
His scheme was to gain their affec-
ton, propose marriage. borrow all
their money and jewelry and then de-
camp. The police of Chicago have
been looking for Renter ever since he
conducted his caihpaign against the
pocketboOks of Chicage girls two years
ago. The st. Louis prisoner is charged
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27
LATE CECIL RHODES
The South African Promoter Who
Died at Cape Town
Yesterday.
CLOSE OF A VERY EVENTFUL LIFE
Into Which Great Things Are Crowded
in Twenty-Nine Years-His
Deathbed Scene.

Cape Town. S. A, March 2T.-Cecil
Rhodes. whose illness has been IL mat
ter of interest in all English-speaking
countries. as weH as those speaking
other languages. passed away yester-
day afternoon ut J:57. Rhodes was
conscious until 5:JJ. when he NUT
tered Il few words and sank quickly.
The immediate cause of his death was
two successive attacks of heart fail
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27
NAME DATE AND PLACE
Republican State Central Commit
tee Calls Convention at
Springfield May 3.

Springfield. ILL.,, March 27.-At a
meeting of the republican state cen
trail committee held here this morn
ing Springfield was chosen as the
place for holding the republican state
convention. The time was fixed for
Thursday, May S. Peoria was also Z
candidate for the convention. The
ratio for delegates remains the same
as last year. one for each 400 votes
cast in the last presidential election.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27
BOY at Elgin Dies of Rabies.

I1lgin. Ills. March 7.-Hydrophobia
caused the death of Frank Church,
the 1-year-old son Of Charles Il. Church.
al the summer residence of his parents
Just east of this city. In February the
boy was almost chewed 10 death by Il
shepherd dog. Three days after the
attack the animal was shot. Last Sat
urday the symptoms of hydrophobia
appeared. and despite all efforts the
child died after terrible suffering.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27
MAKES CHEAP FUEL
Promise of the Result of a New
Michigan DiscoV-
cry.
INVOLVES PEAT DRYING PROCESS
University Professors Responsible
for the Merits ofthe
Case.

Ann -Arbor. Mich. March 2T.-pro-
fesSors Cooley and Sadler and Mcssrs.
Allen and Anderson. of the engineer
ing department Of the University Of
Michigan. are conducting experiments
on new peat-drying process with the
probability of great success. The pro
cess. it is expected. will enable them
to produce peat for fuel purposes at
considerably less than the price of
hard coal.
Some Comparisons.
one pound or G:y peat gives the
same amount of heat as threc-UuIrtcrS
Of Il pound of coal. and there are no
clinkers or refuse except ashes. The
machinery consists of rollers by which
the water is squeezed out. The peat
is then dried and pressed into solid
blocks of the density of bituminOus
coal There are millions of acres of
peat bogS in this country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27
EDWARD TO CRUISE
EngIand's King on On His Eas-
ter EXcur-
sion.

London. March 27.-King Edward
with scores of other Easter holiday
makers, left London this afternoon.
His majesty will spend few days at
Cowes. Thence he will go on Il
weeks cruise off the coast.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27
WOULD RAISE THE OLD MAINE
Gen. Wood Gives Various Reasons Why
This Work should BE Done.

Washington, March 2T.-GeneIrll
Wood has brought to the attention of
the war department. through the me
dunn of formal letter, the propriety
of making some for rails
ing the wreck of the Maine from the
ooze and mud in which she lies en-
bedded in Havana harDor. 1t is stated
by him that not only are there senti-
mental reasons for this, owing to the
fact that according to common belief
the remains of forty or fifty American
sailors lie within the sunken hulk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27

also Il menace and obstruction To nav
igatiOn in the harbOr of Havana and
it is our duty to the CubanS to re-
move it. The expense attached to
the undertaking is very heavy. the
bids ranging anywhere from 100000
to 500 900
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27
A FATED PLANT
cagO Wall Paper
Industry.

Chicago. March 27.-For the second
time within 90 days fire attacked the
plant of the Potter Wall Paper com
pany and cntailed a loss of 100000.
In the previous fire the stock was
damaged to the extent of 100000. 1t
is believed the fires were inccndiary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27
TWENTY PER CENT. MEN on TOP
Can Report the Cuban Reciprocity BID
Without Democratic Aid.

Washington. March 2T.-The state
Ineut is made in q quarter having un.
usual faclnues for knowing the facts
that the Cuban reciprocity measure,
as agreed npop by the recent Repub-
ican conference, will have enough Re-
publican votes in the ways and means
committee to assure its being reported.
without the assistance of any Demo-
cratic Votes. This is directly contrary
TO the generally understood situation
in the committee, but the source of
the information is such as to warrant
the belief that the bill will be reported
by Republican votes
In view of the changed conditions
Chairman Payne has under considera-
ton the advisability of calling spe-
cial meeting of the ways and means
committee the latter part of this week.
instead of waiting until the regular
meeting next Wednesday. to pass on
the Cuban bill. No final determination
has been reached. however. although
the return of GrOsvenor today probably
viii bring about an early arrangement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27
Some Comnarisons.
HONORS McKINL
New York to Erect Monument to
Martyred President
at Albany.

Albany. \. Y, March 27.-The as
sembly today passed the senate bill
appropriating 100000 for the erec-
ton of a monument to the late Pres
ident Mckinley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27
Railway Fatalities at baltimore.

Baltimore, March 27.-Three men
were killed Tuesday night and one
killed and another seriously injured
yeste. lay by being struck by railroad
trains in different sections of the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27
Bitten by a Pet Cat.

Lacrosse. Wis. March 27.-AIrs. A.
Gibson, of this city. is at the point of
death. A pet cat bit her forefnger.
Blood poisoning resulted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27

Washington. March 2T.=The house
comittee on elections has decided the
contested election case of John j.
Ientz vs. Emmet T5mpkins. for the
Columbus, o., district, in favor of
TOmDkins
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27
Emperor Francis Joseph
Washes Feet of
His Subjects.
MAUNDAY CEREMONY
Aged Men and Women
Recipients of His
MajeSty'S Favor.

Vienna. March 27-Emperor Fran
els Joseph this morning (Maundy
Thursday performed at Hofburg the
traditional ceremony of washing the
feet of u aged men. The nobility
and diplomatic corps Witnessed the
ceremony. after which his majesty
hung bags of money on the necks of
the participants whose aggregate age
was 1910 years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27
Aged Women Are Favore,

Aged Women Are Favored.
The ages of the u women recipi-
ents of the imperial Maundy gifts ag-
gregated 11S2 years
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27
CUBA DIPLOMATS
0uesada Will Probably Be eHer
First Minister TO the
United States.
IMPORTANT TREATIES TO ARRANGE
Our Naval Grip on the Is1and-DoI-
liver Jumps on Oleo-May
Raise the Maine.

Washington. March 27.-The presi-
dent this afternoon sent a message
to congress recommending that pro
vision for diplomatic and consular
representation in Cuba be made
forthwith and salaries appropriated,
to be Immediately available for en-
voy extraordinary and minister pleG-
ipotentiary, secretary of the legation.
second secretary of the legation, con
sui general at Havana and constus at
Cienfuegos and Santiago de Cuba.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-11-19
Rev, fsl 2. Hicks 1908
Almanac,

To say that this splendid work OF
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are not based upon sound sense and
usefulness, is an insult to the intelli-
eence of the millions. Prof. Hicks,
through this great Almanac, and his
famous family and scientific journal,
Word and Works, is doing q work for
the whole people not approached by
any other man or publication. A fair
test will prove this to any reason
able person.
Added to the most luminous course
in astronomy for 1903, forecasts of
storms and weather are given, as
never before, for every day IN the
year, all charmingly illustrated with
nearly two hundred engravings. The
price of single Almanac, including
postage and mailing, is thirty CENTS.
Word and Works with the Almanac
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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-11-19

internal remedy for catarrh. There are
practically no medicinal rivals in the
field.
Peruna is not local application or
temporary relief; tits permanent cure.
Peruna is systemic remedy. It eradi-
Gates catarrh from the system. It cures
catarrh wherever located. Its cures are
radical and lasting
Fritz VoIlmer, President Schw@-
bischer Sangerbund, Chicago, in re-
cent letter to The Peruna Medicine Co.,
says:
"My voice was 50 badly affected from
catarrh that I was afraid I would lose it
entirely. read Of some Of the wonder
full things your Peruna would do and
thought it advisable to try some myself.
~ am pleased to state that in a very
short time was cured."-Fritz Vollmer,
Address the Peruna Medicine Co., Co
lumbus, O., for book Of testimonials,
containing letters from prominent men
and women concerning Peruna.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-11-19
Dots from Black Greek.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Everybody is enjoying good health
in this community at this writing.
Crops are about gathered and
very good crops we're made. Espe-
cially the pea crop.
Very little frost has been seen yet.
Mr.. Alfred Gunter seems to think
it is cold enough to kill hoge,
as he arose about two o'clock one
morning this week to get ribs for
breakfast.
MFR. Willie Rish opened school at
Hoods Branch academy last Mon
day. Willie is a good teacher and
We hope the patrons will be well
pleased with him.
Miss Ruby O. Gunter Of Seivern,
opened school at Lower Black Greek
last Monday. We hope for her quite
a success, as this is her first school.
The congregation was very much
disappointed at Convent the first
Sunday, as the pastor did not come.
Say, s.Mr. Traveller" has the ''belle
of Steadman" come home yet? One
young man is very anxious to know.
Mr.. Belington CAN'T is building a
new house in the town of Steadman.
Miss Daisy Edwards has quite a
fonrishing school at Kerney Branch
Mr.. Henry Rish has taken posses
sion of the Wateree school.
II this escapes the waste basket
you may hear from as again.
Second Traveller.
November IA, 1902.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-11-19

Catarrh has already become national
curse. It's ravages extend from ocean
to ocean.
More than one-half the people are
affected by it. It has become such a
serious matter that it has passed the
boundaries Of the medical profession
and become national question. Sena-
tors are talking about 1t; Congressman
are discussing it.
They are not only considering the ex-
tent and chronic nature Of the disease,
but the possibility Of finding national
remedy to meet this national calamity.
The catarrh remedy, Peruna, seems to
be the main expectation In this direc-
ton.
DR.. Hartman, President Of The Hart
man Sanitarium, devised the remedy,
Peruna, over forty years ago, and the
remedy as catarrh cure has been grow
ing in favor steadily all these years. >
It stands to-day before the nation as q
thoroughly tested, accurately scientific
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-11-19
Wednesday, November 10, 1902.

1t is the sacred duty imposed upon
the living by all of the demands OF
humanity to tenderly and lovingly
care for the sssilent city" wherein
dvells some loved one who, by the
unerring wisdom Of the great archi-
tect and builder of the fail casket
which contains for season only the
breath Of God 1.-The immortal spirit OF
man which has been called through
the medium of physical decay to enter
into the valley and. the shadow OF
death. a well cared for village cem-
etery speaks in glowing evidence OF
The holy reverence which the citizens
Of that village hold in remembrance
oftheir dead. A neglected cemetery
left unenclosed for the beast of the
field, the feet of the unthoughtfui
or Indifferent stranger to trample
upon and dispoil the hallowed mound
beneath which somebody's. cherished
one lay sleeping. is to say the least
of il, reflection upon the entire com.
muniSy where such condition is
permitted to exist. The public spirit
ed citizens Of this place determined
to replace the old dilapidated wooden
fence which is around St.Stephen GEM
ssery with neat aud substantial
iron one. The com mittee has sue
oeeded in raising all the funds neces-
sary to purchase and put up this
fence except $50, and they now ap-
peal to the patriotism and pride OF
sn those who have loved ones sleep
ing in that sacred spot to contribute
snn, not matter how large or small,
toward this necessary undertaking.
There is scarcely Q family in this VI
entity bat q loved member is buried
shere; and there are families who
have moved away who have left the
sacred sshes Of one or more mem
bers awaiting the resurrection morn
in St Stephens cemetery and to
these, to many Of whose homes in dis
tant States the Dispatch goes, we
would earnestly appeal for q contribu-
kon toward raising this $3.50. All
contributions sent to this ofice will
be promptly acknowledged and the
names of contributor and the amount
contributed turned over to the COM
mittee.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-11-19
"A Christian Falls to Sleep.

We are saddened to chronicle the
death OF Mrs. Lucille Mattison, which
event occurred at the home of her
father, Captain Henry A. spann, near
Leesville, o. last Saturday, after a
long illness, which was attended by
great suffering, all Of which she bore
with patience that was remarkable
and resignation that was sublime.
She was married some years ago to
Rev. Mr. Mattison, q devoted and
eonsecrsted ambassador of Christ
and an eminent Methodist divine. Af-
ter her marriage she and her hus-
band went as missionaries to Brazil.
Shortly after their arrival there the
husband contracted a case Of fever
which terminated fatally. Mrs. Matt;
SON returned to her home and COM
meneed the preparation to engage in
her chosen profession-that of teach
ing.
Mrs. Msttison was a resident OF
this place for number of years and
was highly esteemed by large cir
ele Of loving friends for her many
Christian graces, her sweet and gentle
disposition and her accomplishment
and culture of heart and mind. Her
only daughter, Miss Lima Wakefield,
and other relatives survive her to sor'
row over her departure. Our deepest
sympathies 60 out to the stricken
and sadaened home.