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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-09
A FrighffuI BIunder

Awful anxiety was felt for the wild
OF the brave General Bucnham OF
Machias, Me-, when the doct"Is said she
could not live till morning." writes
Mrs. s. H. Lincoln. who attended her
that fearful night. "AlI bought she
must soon die from Pneumonia. but she
begged fos Or. Kings New rIs"overy.
saying II had more than onc- saw her
life. and had cured her OF Consumption.
After three small doses she sl.p easily
all night. and its further use complete
~ cured her" This marvellous medi-
cine is guaranteed to cure all Throat,
Chest and Lung Diseases. Oa;y SOC and
81 90. Tria! bottles free at r. r. Bella
my's drug store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-09
MINISTER BUCK EAPihsS
Our Japanese sIiEiE3cr Dies Suddeu-
~ hiIe ON the Imperial Hunt.

Washington. December L-The Jap
anese minister called at the state de-
partment in haste today. TO commla.-
cate TO Secretary Hay a cAolegraEl he
had received from the minister for for
eign affairs at Toxic. dated today. stat
ing that while Mr.. Buck the United
States minister TO Japan, was on Z
hunting TRIP this morning. h WAS taken
suddenly I'D and expired.
Al the c.ose OF the official day. i ca
blegram was received al the state de-
partmeat from ar. Fergusoa. the Sc
onu secretary OF the American legation
at Toxic, saying that II Was us Pa.uIa.
duty 10 announce the lean OF minister
Buck. VINO u4ed To-Day. but making 40
explanation OF the conditions.
II IS expected that the remains OF the
CecS4seu minister VINO Was a veteran
OF the civil war viii b. orought 10
Washington for inIerment at
where the minister selected q bLrial size
for himself wnen ne was in the United
states about two years ago. Mrs. Buck
IS understood to be in Toxic and .ns
state department will address ! prop.r
message Of coincidence 10 her.
The deceased minister vas born in
Maine, out was appointed 10 his post
from Georgia, in April 18th, 1897. II :
service covered a critical and important
chapter OF Japanese history.
The state department viii take the
necessary steps to see hat Mr.. Bucks
remains are brought to this country for
interment il his family SO desire. Hun
tington Wilson, the secretary OF lega-
ton Will be designated as charge.
1okohoma. December 2.-United
States Minister Buck died this morn
ing, while at the imperial duck shoot.
The cause Of his death is supposed :,
have been apOpleXy.
Another report says Mr.. Bucks death
was due 10 heart failure. The hunt oc-
CURED in the suburbs of Toxic.
Atlanta, Ga. December 4.-Alfred +.
Buck. was about 60 years old. Macy
years ago he removed 10 Atlanta an
became a leader in republican politics
in Georgia. For some years he served
as United States marshal Of Georgia.
His last visit to Atlanta was ma le
about one yea ago.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-09
Inspect CoIored Hospital.
Especial 10 The Messenger.)

GolGsboro, y. c., November i.-Dr. ].
L. Nicholson, of Richards, and Or.
Frank Duffy. OF New Bern, members OF
the state board of health. were in the
city today and made inspection Of the
eastern hospital for the colored insane
as regards its sanitary condition. They
found the institution in a comparative
]" -ood condition. but will recommends
a number Of improvements that Will
add 10 the comfort and well being OF the
inmates. They state that conditions in
dicate excellent supervision and care
upon the part of the officials.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-09
CONTROL iLh8A PATRONAGE
President Roosevelt Deaignctes MN
Who VIII Act KS Political Ref
ereCS.

Birmingham, Ala, December 4-The
Age-Herald Will say tomorrow:
President Roosevelt has designated
Joseph O. Thompson, c. N. Scott am
William f. AldricA as referees in Ala.
men to be appointed II fill v1cancie:
occurring in political Offices in In,
state.
Mr.. Thompson has recently beer ap
pointed cOllecto. o. internal revenu'
tor the district Of Alabama. Mr.. Al.
dr!ch is an eX-men5eT OF congress an,
sir. Scott IS a ]finaHCier and a We.
known Republican. The referees name,
are opposed to the lily Whit move
.nent in Alabama
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-09
A Thanksgiving Dinner.

Heavy eating is usud the lirst cause
of indigestion. Repeated attacks in
flame the mucous membranes lining
the stomach. exposes the mel rcs of the
stomach. producing = swelling after
eating, heartburn, he9da"he. sour ris-
lngs n finally catarrh Of the stomach.
hodol relieves the inf.-mn ctlon pro
tects the nerves and ourns the catarrh.
Kodol cures indigesti IN, dyspepsia, all
stomach troubles by cleaning and
s~weetening the glands of the stomach.
R. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-09
A. c.. /. STOCKHOLDERS
They Can Subscribe 10 the New,
Stock at $40 Per Share.

New York, December 4-Atlantic
Coast Line directors have issued a cir
cular to stockholders, informing them
that they may subscribe at sl25 per
share to the SIS, COO, 600 new stock to ne
issued III part payment for the so. 500, 900
OF Louisville and Nashville stock pal
va.ue. Each stCckholder viii be eltitl
to subscribe for an amount equal to 10
per cent. of his holdings.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-09
Do Not Expect Miracles.

If a cold. long neglected % improp-
erly treated has clutciled you by the
throat you cannot shake Il loose N Z
day, but you can stop its progress and
in a reasonable time get rid OF i alto
gether, if you use Aliens Lung Balsar
There is nothing like this honest rem
edy for bronchitis, asthma, and other
affections of the air passages.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-09

Long or short. President Theodore
Roosevelt's annual message to congress
is sure TO have an eager reading by
his fellow-countrymen. They know
that he means every word Of it.-Bos-
ton Journal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-09

The president has given the white-or-
nothing republicans of South Carolina
emphaticaliy to understand that as far
as political appointments go he is color
blind.-Indianapolis News.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-09
IndefatigabIe at Caracas.

Caracas, December 4-The British
cruiser interchangeable arrived today at
LaGuaira. Three more British war
ships are expected.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-09

We have 25h dozen beautiful new and
pretty ready to wear Ladies Ind Misses
hats that we are selling at nalf price.
New UP to date stylis.I hats at so, sold
regular at $1.O0 and a lOr q line Scotch
felt hats of the latest styles nicely
trimmed at SEC, and d beautiful line at
?l.GO. and the latest anu finest grades at
$l.25. These hats are tJr less than half
their value and we have plenty OF styles
to suit you.
Our Ladies' and Misses cloaks
are proving TO be eAra big sell
lars, and the reason is this they are
the latest styles and me price is
much less han oth-r merchants ask
for them. We are selling nice cloaks
from S2.9S, S3.15, $3.50, $3.50. Sc 90 and up
to So. We have the hagIaud. the Au-
tomobile. the medium length and Monte
Carlo Coat. All grabs in Misses and
Children : coats from CSC II $500 each.
FCRS-Fur scarfs a: sc. $3.50. SI.s.,
S3.00 and UP to $500.
Fine NUTa at $50 and $500, they are
beautiful and fine.
L dies md Misses Iude wear-We
have UNION SUITS 4 20 cents each.
Ladies'. Boys and Girls We have a very
fine line OF Ladies' SIits AT 50c each.
Have shirts At j.. 20. = and extra at
Soc. Fine wool vests at %, IS, and 81. o.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-09

aas been reaC! I'll ahead OF
uule. Bad boo and weak
circulation more often
produce these miserable
feelings anil sons OF de
cay t'rau ar-;!r!ug else.
An inherited faint o.
poison OF some dc Grip
ION IS At vr:& IL tie sys-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-09

1t is claimed that an Englishman has
written one OF the FUNNIEST books oi
the season. We may be getting HUI
NOR from Germany neXt.-Chicago Rec
ord Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-09
SnOWinq
Some people begin
ANn to show age before
4 A@~e the meridian OF life
is reached. or they

have lived out Half their days. They are
~P-er1atrrely gray. haggard AMI sickly,
and seldom free from al ache Or pain Of
ON description.
Cold feet. chilly sensations, stiffness in
muscles am joints. week stomach and
poor digestion. lick OF energy, and drows-
-ness. nervn.sne.s. etc. show tl!.t old ave
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-09
The Best Prescription Ter MaIar,ai

Chills and Fever ia a bottle of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. II Is simply iron
and quinine In a tasteless form. No
crre-no pay. Price Soc
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-09

-eIn, causing staSm.tiOn and a general
unhealthy ccrditI.n of tie bloc /; and
sllis, AID not tie weight OF years, IS drag
M You dowu to al u~n-.niely OLD age and
making life 4 Trct-tc,el torture.
For purifying tile h.ood and toning Up
he circulation nothing : equal to 5. S s
Il removes from the system all the waste
natter that has been accommodating for
wears, and makes the blood rich and pure.
stimulates tire appetite and digestion, and
nvi@orates the entire BODY.
S. S. S. IS 4 purely veg table remedy,
md the bestpurifer and tonic for old Neo-
pie, and those who are beginning to show
lge because Of tie rim down condition OF
lie blood. With rich, pure blood there is
10 reason why old people should not re-
ain the happy disposition and buovant
"a c. &c II YOU have a can
"a @ A cerous sore, Rheu:
- - o the a]iia;s en- s' CONF n:
non to old age, write us about it. and our
Physicians will advise you without charge.
Book on Blood and Skin Diseases free.
The Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-09
A t0D4Y SEASON K lRhNNG NEAR!
we are pushing u buIrcss to the front Our sales are very mu"h large
5t we keep new gooGsc coming Iy every train w e "a fill your orders for
cloabs. new urs. rev shirts. u~ style waists. and all gI.des OF under
<eady to Wear Hats.

Also heavy feeced vests and pants for
in undervests at To- each Ladies'
heavy flannel undervests at 4Sc each.
Mems heavy sweaters SO IS and ssc
each. Bicycle and golf stockings made
of silk and wool wD-.h 81 80 for S5c.
Heavy damask for upholstaIiI.g in pref
~ bright colors 45c ward.
Received his week a beautiful line Of
Silk. the best line We nave hao this
season, all the leading AID pretty
shades. A beautiful Tace',a Silk at
5V..-a full line Of colo-s. Also a hand
some line at 75C and yard vi ie al 81. 90.
A warranted Taffetta SILK In black at
IS cents.
Our Dress Goods Department has had
a good many additions this week.. so
pieces beautiful Per Ward wide
Percale l0c. Best qIa.ifv Nirdsor Per-
Gales at l2I2c. A '.e,i.y OF pIetty Tri-
cots at 25c. Very neavy rainy day
skirts goods used without lining 25c yd.
Embroidery. Insertions and ,~ppiiaues.
w" have an unusually good ste OK. Fine
Enbr0fderies. 4 inches de IN SC yard
6 inches wide at 60. Nice Ins ertions at
DC yard. Plenty OF pT.rty veilings i'm
all the latest colors. Yelling from ioc
to 25c yard.
Remember the special sale Of ready
tO-wear hats this weAk-the ttgyest as
sortment In the state, with RI. usands of
dollars worth Of new and pr. tty goods
with which TO fill your wants. Yours
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-25

and Missouri. Voted down Then I
moved that il be the Davenport and
Council Bluffs Voted down l then
moved to call it the Mississippi and
Missouri railroad. Carried, and tho
road was so named.
For many facts see the veteran Of
extended memory, Jacob Eldridge,
who was a delegate to that histori-
cal convention.
In 1915, \. Whitney spoke of a
Pacific railroad and in 1913 petitioned
for grant of land. One of his points
was at Prairie du CHEN, and crossing
the head waters of many rivers. He.
in his report, speaks of many bridges.
/, three years previous. had found an
excellent line with few bridges. Mr..
Whitney's work and talk proved alb
ortive.
My Pacific railroad survey of 1912
placed an elevated bridge without a
draw for boats ait the rock chain of
the Indian ford of the river. at the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-25

west end of the waterworks ground.
/ passed through now Prospect. park,
and ON high ground north of Walcott
ON to Manchester on the Cedar river,
and on to the then capital, Iowa City,
with no deep cuts or heavy fills, but
one equal TO the capacity of the other.
/ entered Davenports' small bottom
fiat by switch lines. The chief city
TO be founded on the expansive, sight
~ and healthy bluff land.
Years thereafter, when the river
bridge was burned and vast, eXpen-
sive cuts and fills were called for and
the Fifth street embargo set in, Chief
Engineer Farnam and directors told
me that had my line been adopted
that if would have benefited the line
and saved over half million of dol
lars. There would not have been any
vast bluff or Dutchman's cut; no du-
plicate river bridge; no Fifth street
elevation in 1901.
To be Continued
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-25

men The balance of the Delegation
had but two weeks to train in. yet
many of them, especially the court
Judges and lawyers. produced we'll
thumbed sheets of once pare white
paper. Poor l had no paper.
Ny goodness to counterbalanee a
few lines of eulogy, many columns in
many journals spoke bitter censure.
They published me as getting couh-
terfeit maps of Iowa engraved and
controlling the action of the state
convention. To understand the
weight of this published pressure on
poor |, see the Davenport Gazette of
February 2lst, 1850, and Editor Ea-
gals Democratic Banner of that
month, now in my Possession that
comment on it.
At the night session, to name the
railroad was in order. l moved that
1t be called the Davenport and Pa
cific railroad. Voted down. l Then
that it be called the Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-25
Executors, Nntice.

Estate of Peter Fries, deceased.
Inc undersigned having peen appolntf
executors of the last will ana testament of
Peter Fries, late of the county OF Rock
Island, state of Illinois, deceased. hereby give
notice that they VIII appear before the county
court of Rock Island county, at the county
court roorn, In the city of Rock Island. 1t
the January, a. d. 1908, term, on the first MOI :
day IN January next, at which time ali person
having claims against SAID estate are notified
and requested TO attend for the purpose OF
having the same adjusted. AL persons In
debted to said estate are re luested to make
Immediate payment to the Undersigned.
Dated this 22d day of September, A. ID. 1902
OSCAR r. SCHMIDT,
FRANZ HAPP. Executors.
JAMES CONEOR,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-25
Notice of PublicatIon-Chanoery.

Re sssi ssI az at coa6.y. ISIS
: In I'd e circuit court. To the January te rm
A ID. 1902.
Mary Brueclmer VS.. Oh aries Brueckner. In
Chancery.
Affdavft OF the non-restdence of Charles
Brueckner. the above defendant, having been
fled in the clerks ONCE of the circuit
court of said county, notice IS therefore
hereby given to the said non resident de-
PENDANT that the complainant filed her bill
OF complaint In said court. on the chancery
side thereof, on the I'd day of October, A.
d. 1902 and that thereupon a summons is
sued out of said court, wherein said suit
IS now pending. returnable on the first
Monday in the month of January next,
as Is by law required. Now, unless you.
the said nonresident defendants above
named shall personally be and appear
before said circuit court on the first
day of the next term thereof, to be
holden at Rock Island In and for the said
county on the first Monday In January
next and plead. answer. or demur to
the said compliments bill OF complaint,
the same and the matters and things therein
charged and stated viii be taken as COM essed,
and q decree entered against you. according
to the prayer of said bill
GEORGE W. GAMBLE. Clerk.
Rock Island. Illinois, Oct 2, 1902
w MOORE. Conplainant's solicitor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-25
Executors Notice.
deceased.
Estate of JOSEF

Estate of Joseph Mills, deceased.
The undersigned, having Deen appointed
executors of the last will and testament of
Joseph Mills, late of the County of Rock
Island. State of Illinois, dect ased- hereby
gives notice that they will appear before the
County Court Of Rock Island County, at the
County Court room. IN the City of Rock Is
land, at the November term. on the first Mon
day in November next. at which time all per
sons having claims against said estate are
notified ana requested to at END for the pur-
pose of having the same adjusted d. AL per
sons Indebted TO said estate are requested to
ID AXE immediate pawn emit TO the undersigned.
Dated this Sd day Of Septembe,. A. d. 1902.
HANNAH NJ CLARK,
SARAH T. LEvEY,
Executors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-25

CHICAGO BURLINGTON &
Esaf 1TV[14s, ~ Quincy Depot Second
Tii:iflli!s,iiT avenue and Twentieth street |
s7s5fk M. j. YOUNG, Agent
&k4iiisssfe4 FRANK A. HART
sses-ee.z5seezzz4 Passenger Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-25

ITO be Continued.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-25
THE STEAMERS.

CARNIVAL CITY PACKET co. For Mus
- catine, New Boston, KeithSburg, o. nav
ka and Burlington
The steamer HELEN BLAIR
Every Monday, wednesday and Friday at
p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-25

TRAINS. LEAVE ARRIVE
Dubuque and St. Pail Pas
Senger ...ss-.-.- ...-.-..- III an ii-4O AI
Accommodation ........I 10:15 am l1:15 am
Dubuque and st. Paul Pas
senger UNCONVENTIONAL. 400 pm BIS pm
MIlWs ukee Express. ZOO am e:15 pm
Freeport Fxpress.......... 4:l5 pm ll:40 am
An trains daily except sunday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-25
RECOLLECTIONS OF PIONEER

Have Been Crowded the Re
1narkable Life of A. @. Fulton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-25

FSt- Louis, SpringheId,
GelesbUrg, Peoria and
Quincy. 1880 =. s $3.50 an A6:35 an
Sterling Mendoza andi
Chicago. 1880 an t6:35 am
Peoria, BeG-dstoWn, Burr
Hngten. Denver and
West. ..........-f TS.oU pm .flS.ll pm
st. Loais, Kansas City.
Denver and Pacific
Coast S~41So PA ~I.lU pm
Sterling ana points in-i
termedistc ..-.........t f7.25 pm f7:l0 pm
East Moline (suburnanl 1920 am 1920 pm
Dubuque. Clinton, La
Crosse, st Paul, MINI
and n. W.........-.-... S"7:40 pm SGD am
Clinton, Dubuque, and
Lacrosse .............. 200 am 700 pm
Clinton and In termediatei $500 am 200 pm
Stop at rock Island - minutes for meals
sDaliy. tDafly except Sunday.
Telephone 11SO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-25

THICAGO, MILWAUKEE
~ & St. Paul Railway. D.,
ELbHIAc6~~ R L s. N W. passenger sta
shUEYEHRTT7 ton at foot of Seventeenth
-. Ss-.11 z street George w Wood,
~ 2EPsW agent. The trains for Du-
Ssssz T buque and points north run
~ via Illinois side of river.
Trains for FreePort and Milwaukee WIN run
via Davenport. Clinton and Savanna
an trains VIII connect at Savanna for points
east and west
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-25
TRAIHS

ROCK ISLAND AND PEORIA DIVISION
Trains leave Twentieth street station Main
line trains start from main depot on Fifth
avenue 10 minutes IN advance of time given.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-10-01
Rally at Kamehameha Chapel.

At the meeting of the officers and
delegates from each Christian Endeavor
Society of the island of Oahu, held
Monday evening in the z NJ c. A.
parlor, it was deciued to hold a big
rally on the evening of October Is in
the Kamehameha School chapel. Over
twenty representatives were present
and plan of work for the ensuing year
was discussed. Many reports were
heard from the societies and the result
of the meeting was the decision to hold
the rally. A communication from the
Kamehameha School Offering the use of
their chapel was read and accepted.
The Central Union, Methodist, Jap
anese, Portuguese, Kawaiahao, Kau-
makapili, Kalihi and Eva churches and
Kamehameha School were fully repre-
scented.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-10-01

as the foremost Republican of his state
In the United States Senate he spoke
and voted for Hawaiian reciprocity.
and has been to the fore in every great
movement of his party, which spells
progress during the past four decades.
AS aflawyer he has had long and ex-
tensive practice and is well regarded
as one of the best attorneys who APP
pears before the United states Supreme
Court
Ranking second on the commission is
a man whose life has been the opposite
to that of Senator Mitchell. Born, as
was his senior. N the East. coming
from the old Massachusetts, stock whose
roots touch the early days of the seven
teenth century, his early life was spent
in the west, and his plain educational
advantages led in theline of a business
rather than professional career. While
his senior colleague was making laws
! in Oregon in the sixties he occupied his
first public office, as county clerk, In
Wisconsin, but such occupation was not
for him, and he went into business ac-
lively. starting from Minneapolis, where
he formed his partnership with Col c.
w. Griggs which lasts to this day. He
has successfully and successfully pur-
sued the various branches of contract
ing, milling and shipping. which makes
the name of the firm known the world
over, where steam drives conveyances.
In the Senate since 1899 he has been
recognized as one of the men who bring
to Iawmaking keen business acumen
and thorough training for close analysis
Of men and measures.
When Joseph Ralph Burton. of Kan
! sas, succeeded to the seat in the United
States Senate held by Lucien Baker
| there were crowned the endeavors Of q
young man whose experiences at the
] Bar and in private life fitted him fol
the high duties which since have occu.
pied his entire attention. Though only
one session of congress has been pass
ed by him in the seat, Ne has made him.
self known, and in some quarters dis
liked too, for his frankness, which al
I times seems on the verge of being often
sive, and his ability to fight for what