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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-13

Mr.. and Mrs C. B. Bassett of Old
Town. We're in Augusta, yesterday.
Hon. w. H. Lyman of Hinsdale. N.
H.. H.. was in Augusta, yesterday.
Miss Blanche Tantish of Skowhegan,
is visiting at Hubert J. Cross, 81 Capt.
tai street.
Associate Justice W. P. Whitehouse,
who is presiding at the January term
of court in Bangor, spent Sunday at
his home in this city, returning to Ban
gor, yesterday.
Miss Susan A. Copp has been obliged
to sever her connection as bookkeepel
with the firm of Staples, Smith &
Moody and return to her home in
Liberty on account of the illness of her
mother.
] The many friends of Mrs. c. e.
i Davis viii be glad to know that she
is convalescing after having been seri-
ously i'll for the past five weeks, al
though it will be some time before she
will be out.
The marriage of James L. Burnham,
formerly of the local staff of the Jour
nal. bu. now employed as reporter on
@iiS ~AAooAl 'NAiOii. ~. al GUS, GIN
Miss Virgia Hill of Saco, will take
place in Saco. February II.
f. ]. c. Little, Esq, and w. H. Fish
CT, Esq, returned On Sunday night S
Pullman from a 10 days business trip
through the West and South. During
their absence they travelled $500 miles,
visiting II states and two provinces,
and stopping at Chicago, st. Louis.
Louisville, Washington and other
cities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-13
MUST NOT RAISE PRICE
All Fuel Must Stay at Decent Rates in
Chicago.

Chicago, Jan. 12.-The city council,
tonight, took a hand in the solution of
the coal problem. An ordinance was
passed making the forestalling of fuel
supplies a misdemeanor punishable
with a fine of 5000 for each offence. AS
an emergency matter the measure was
rushed through under suspension of
the rules. After 10 days it goes into ef-
feet and then any dealer or firm that
combines with intention to raise the
price of any fuel commodity will be
amenable to the courts for violation Of
q city ordinance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-13
COAL AT THE CAPITAL.
Senate Wants to Know Why the Price
Is So High.

Washington, Jan. 12.-V. Baldwin John
ston, today. was the principal witness be-
fore the committee of the Senate on the
District of Columbia, which is investi-
eating the cost of coal in Washington
He admitted having sold coal a 500 ton,
but said he did not sell more than 50
tons at that rate, and \that was before
the strike was declared off.
Mr. Johnston testified that he bought
coal from Charles d. Norton & Co., Phil
adelphia. Oct 2S, at 4.75 a ton at the
mines; Nov. 4, at S5.75 at the mines; from
Howell Bros. & Co., Baltimore, Oct. IL,
Pittsburg lump coal, s.; Nov. II. from
Howell Bros. & Co., ST at the mines:
Nov 5, $3.25. To each of these parties 50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-13
Necessary to Life.
viEpI Makes il.
POOR BLOOD CAUSES ERUP.
TONS AND WEAKNESS.
vinol Makes Pure, Rich,
Red Blood.
BECAUSE WE KNOWN THIS
WE GUARANTEE ITS ACTION.

impoverished blood is sure sign OF
internal disorders. We see every day
too MANY people whose faces plainly
show that there is something radically
wrong.
We want all of our fellow-citizens to
know of our splendid blood purifier
and blood maker.
We refer to Vinol.
Vinol, as we have before stated, is
purely scientific preparation.
Vinol owes it's virtue to the fact that
it contains in highly concentrated
state the active curative principles,
taken from the livers Of live cods-the
same elements that formerly We're
found in cod-liver oil, and which made
it famous.
Vinol does not contain the grease or
fat that characterized cod-liver Oil and
made it in many cases worthless.
Vinol acts upon every one of the
great vital organs, and by invlgorat-
ing and giving them strength enables
them to properly perform their func-
tions.
Vinols effect on the stomach is mar
velous. 1t tones up this, the greatest
of the organs of the body, and enables
| it to obtain from the food which is
taken into it the necessary elements to
create flesh and muscle tissue, bone
structure and pure, rich, red blood.
We are in receipt of letter from
Savation Army woman which reads as
! follows:
II took Vinol after a bad attack OF
! grippe, and so much good did it do me
that persuaded my sister to take it.
/ She was all tired out. Had no appe-
! tite and her blood was very poor. 1t
did her as much good as it did me. =
BETSY HABERsHAw, 71s River ST., Fall
River, Mass.
Won't you please come in and
see usp We are always glad to
extol the merits of Vinol.
We will give you back youi
money if you don't find Vino
will do all we claim it will. Could
any one do more for your
BoWditeh, Webster ( Co
DRUGGISTS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-13
The Get coaI0 Convention.

Detroit, Mich, Jan. 12.-Mayor May
bury was unable, today, to prepare and
issue the formal call for the convention
at Washington, decided upon at the
meeting of the permanent commit
tee of the Detroit Get Coal' conven-
ton in Chicago, last Saturday. He will
issue it, tomorrow morning. Tonight,
he said, however, that the convention
will be called for Jan. 81 in Convention
hall, Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-13
Coal Arrives at Boston.

Boston, Jan. I'm addition to the
foreign fleet, Is steamers, barges and
schooners of the coastwise trade
brought into port a large amount of
both hard and soft coal, the total re-
ceipts for the day reaching $4,000 tons.
During the past two days there have
been brought into the port of Boston
10000 tons of coal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-13
PERSONAL MENTION.

&. r. Sale of Bath, was in Augusta,
yesterday.
Frank l.. Dutton spent Sunday at his
home in North Anson
H. f. Bowditch is confined to his
house with an attack of the grip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-13

should be added, he said, to show the
cost in this city before he touched the
others of whom he bought coal
The committee is attempting to trace
the sales of coal which should be sold here
under the agreement with the railroa
companies at $725 per ton.
All the dealers, today, testified that
prices were from $12 a ton up for anthra-
cite and all agreed that much more inde-
pendent coal was coming than in previous
sea sons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-13
YOUTSEY COMPRISING.
Telling All About the Plot to Assassi
nate GoebeI.

Frankfort, KY, Jan. 12-Henry Yout-
sey, today, continued his testimony before
the grand jury. 1t is stated that he is
making full confession, not only of his
part, but also telling all he knows about
what others did in the alleged conspiracy,
three years ago, to assassinate Gov. Goe-
bel. 1t is currently reported that new evil
dence has not only been secured on those
as to involve others not hitherto mention
ed in the celebrated case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-13
They Steal Coal at Hoosick Falls.

Hoosick Falls, N. Y, Jan. 1.-THE
coal situation here has reached a seri-
Gus stage, and there is much suffering.
The only way to get coal is to rob cars
consigned to New England points.
Every night people with bags, baskets
and barrels board slow moving freight
trains and supply themselves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-13

The New Foundland Legislature will
meet, Feb. 49, by which time it is pre-
sumed that something definite will be
known respecting the fate of the Bond
Hay treaty providing for limited reel
procity between the United States and
New Foundand Should this treaty be
ratified by the Senate of the United States
the colonial Legislature will immediate
~ pass the requisite enactment on that
side If the treaty is defeated at Wash
ington the colonial government will be
required to adopt new policy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-13
Omaha Is Out of Coal.

Omaha, Neb.. Jan. 12.-For the first
time this winter the fuel situation has
become serious in this city. The ruling
price of coal has been SIS a ton but
even at these figures the supply has
become nearly exhausted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-13

| and other necessaries of life during the
| last three years. The figures he present
| ed showed that the prices We're only
| slightly above those of 1900
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-13

lives sacrificed every year. DR.. Woods
Norway Pine Syrup cures little colds
cures big colds too, down to the very
verge of consumption.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-13
Robert ]. Aiken Dead.

New York. Jan. 12.-Robert ]. Aiken.
millionaire and philanthropist, who would
have celebrated the Tooth anniversary Of
his birth on Aug. 18th next, died. tonight,
of pneumonia He was prominently iden-
titled with the building of the Harlem
Railroad, which was completed in 184S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-13

The Pope signed a brief. Monday, by
which hereafter the Catholic University
gregation of studies, presided over by
Cardinal Satolli. At the same time the
Pope signed brief appointing Mgr. Den
mis- O'Connell rector of the Catholic Uni
versity at Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-13

Two million Americans suffer the tor
turing pangs of dyspepsia. No need TO-
Burdock Blood Bitters cures. At any
drug store -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-13

Impossible to foresee an accident. Not
impossible to be prepared for hse.,, Dr.
Thomas Electric OIL. Monarch over
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-13

Terrible plague, those itching. Fostering
diseases of the skin. Put an end to mis-
cry. Doan's Ointment cures. At any
drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-13
~TF1E BIO-
YEARLY SALE Of MUSLIN ljND

this the
repnhne
and will
than
You'll liking predict this
its kind held
strictly Wv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-13
THE SALE Of
W0MEN'S
NIGHT GOWNS.

We want you to feel that any night
gown purchase you may make will be
in every way right. The cottons and
cambrics are good, the sizes are
generous. the fit is perfect, the trim
mings are of the best. the prices are
very much below normal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-13
White Skirts.

This store has never before shown
such wide range Of styles in wo-
mems white skirts. From the plain
tucked skirts with broad hens to the
rich lace trimmed and embroidery
fiounced articles. Prices are bound
to impress you favorably.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-11
PER SONAL POINTS.

E. E. Corken, of Peoria, is visiting
in the city. 10
IA DeSoland went to Chicago last
eyening, where Mrs, DeSoland is vis7
ting. b.
Miss Gertrude Wilcox has gone to
Chicago to visit with her sister, Mrs.
Horst Won Koekritz.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Corcoran and child
are up from Peoria to spend Sunday
with Rock Island relatives.
Mrs. r. \. Smith, of Brookfield, is
visiting at the home of Deputy Head
Banker Phillips, of the Modern Wood.
men.
Mrs. S. j. Keator and Mrs. c. \.
Rose have returned to the city after
spending the winter in the state of
New York.
The family of w E. Warren, gen
eral yardmaster of the Rock Island in
the three cities, has removed here
from Chicago.
Mrs. S. S. Davis has returned from
her trip to the southwest and is ac-
companied by her sister, Mrs. Jewett,
of Kansas City.
Mrs. Lee Shannon returned home
last evening from Colorado Springs,
where she has sojourncd since last
September. She is much improved in
health.
Rev. W. S. Marquis and Rev. II. w.
Reed, of this city. acted in the ca
pacity of judges at the declamatory
contest of Moline high school at the
First Baptist church in that city last
evening.
Miss Addie \. Bentley, who has
been attending Browns Business col
lege in this city, left this morning for
Pittsfield, ILL.,, where she will take a
position in the Office of Former Com
gresham W. f. Williams.
Col. and Mrs. j. w. Lusk and daugh-
ter left this morning for Keokuk,
Iowa, to be gone about two weeks.
While absent Col. Lusk will make an
inspection of the river from st. Louis
to st. Paul, travelling on the Col. Mac
kenZie
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-11
THE BASEBALL SEASON.
are daily multiplying

Signs are daily multiplying -
That the time is near at handi
When the swatting of the horsehide
I VIII be heard throughout the land.
There remains no cause for doubling,
For It's published far and Wide
That the magnates got together
And the schedules ratified.
All the heroes of the diamond
Have their names to contracts signed;
Merry umpires have been chosen
And their duties well defined.
All the clubs have picked out mascots
Wonderous influence to WELD,
And when comes the time for playing
They'll be posted on the field.
Amateurs are hard at practice
With the bat and with the ball
In the hope that from the magnates
They will some day get a call.
Cunning urchins are locating
Largest knotholes in the fence,
So that they can watch proceedings
And be free from all expense.
Ever stronger grows excitement
'Mong the rooters, cranks and fans
As they note each point develop
In the baseball magnates plans.
And they're fondly looking forward
To the time, now near at hand,
When they'll to the games be going
And there yell to beat the band.
Soon all ordinary topics
That have been so long discussed
VIII be dropped as merest trifies
Or far to the rear be thrust,
For in office. shop and dwelling
And where thousands howl and
scream
Other things they'll be forgetting
And have baseball as their theme.
Theodore II. Boice in Pittsburg
acknowledgements
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-11
DEMOCRATS PROPOSE TO
CONTEST APPoRTIONMENT

The following press dispatch indi-
Gates that the democrats of the lower
end of the new Fourth supreme Judi
cial district are bent upon following
the same course that the republicans
did in disregarding the aspirations of
possible candidates from this end of
the district, and in cinching the mat
ter without giving the committeeman
from this end any voice in the pro-
ceedings: Tlq - -
Quincy, April LIZ democratic
committee for the counties compos-
ing the old Fourth supreme judicial
district met yesterday and called
convention to be held in Quincy April
II to nominate a candidate to succeed
Justice Joseph n. Carter on the SUI
preme bench of Illinois.
Mandamus proceedings will be in
stituted to compel the secretary of
state to certify the nomination for
place on the ballot in the old district.
In this way the democrats hope to
bring up the recent judicial apporI
tionment bill, which replaced the
democratic counties of Pike and
Scott in the old district with. tho re-
publican counties of QRuck 1sland,
Warren, Mercer and Henderson.
The constitutionality of the appor-
tionment is contested by the demo
Gratis. who will nominate Judge Will
liam T. Nandeventer, of Quincy, as a
candidate from the old district.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-11
ANOTHER ELECTRIC LINE
HEADED FOR ROCK ISLAND

The Rock River Traction company
was organized in Sterling yesterday
afternoon with the purpose of con-
structing Immediately a line from
Rock Falls to Rock Island through
Prophetstown and Geneseo. distance.
of so miles. The head offices of the
concern are to be located at Rock
Falls and Prophetstown. An applica-
ton for a charter is to be made to
the secretary of state Immediately
and the company claims to have al
ready made full subscription and
to have a right of way from Rock
Falls to Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-11
A CARPET MACHINE
II. /. Rug Works InstaIIs One in This City
and is Doing Fine Work "A Modern
Up-to-Date Machine

One of the busiest places in the
city at this time is the Rock Island
Rug company, 1925 Fourth avenue.
They have recently installed new
machine in the shape of carpet
cleaner. movement thatwill be appre-
ciated by the people of the tri-cities.
There is no doubt they will have all
the work that they can handle, for
they win not only be enabled to clean
carpets at prices that are right, but
they can also guarantee that the car
pet win be returned to you in as good
condition when they are through with
it as it was when they took it. Their
wagons will call for and deliver car
pets and rugs to any part of the tri-
cities. An order over either phone is
all that is necessary. They also have
the latest improved machines for the
manufacture of rugs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-11
POSSIBLY MURDER
Finding of a Body at Burlington
Places Fate of Abe Lang
ford in Doubt.
SKULL HAD BEEN CRUSHED
CorOner's Verdict Points to Murder,
But Remains Were Not
Identified.

The finding of body in the river
at burlington a couple of days ago
that by some is thought to be the re-
mains of Abe Langford, who is sup
posed to have dropped through an
air-hole in the slough between Offer
mans island and the mainland on the
Iowa side one foggy night last win
ter, has led to the belief in certain
quarters that there. was foul play.
The4remains Wee buried after an
inquest at Burlington, without being
identified. The coroner's, irlr1 in the
verdict expressed the belief Mat MUIR
der had been done as the skull was
found crushed in.
Was With Son-in-Iaw
1t Will be remembered that Lang
ford was crossing from the island to
the mainland with his son-in-law,
William Dougherty, at the time that
he went through the ice. There were
no other witnesses and both of the
men were supposed to have gotten in
TO the water, the younger man bare
~ being able to save himself
1t is not established that the re
mains are those of LangfOrd, nor if
they should be would the condition of
the skull point to certain murder, for
the head might have been caught he
tween ice foes or might have been
struck by the paddle wheel of a pass
ing boat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-11

Pete Lohbeck, the catcher signed
by Davenport, hit 1879 in the Western
league last season. There's nothing
about Pete's swat stick that will wor-
ry the Three-Eye pitchers.
A, st. Homst baseball writer says:
1NVeayer's work has been satisfac-
tory. and II he makes the improve
ment that is expected he will do most
of the Cardinals catching this sea-
son. He has nothing on Jock O'Neill
as backstop, nor is he the baseball
general that Ryan is, but he can bat
close to 100 points better than eth
err of his rivals. and Donovan will give
this full consideration. His throwing
is accurate and speedy and he is al
ways on the alert to secure an adj
vantage for his team. His greatest
handicap is his unfamiliarity with the
points and peculiarities of the Nation
al 1eague batsmen."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-11

George c. Rice. of the Chicago Daily
News, is travelling with the National
league team, of that city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-11
FRUIT TREES BLOSSOM
AS RESULT OF SHOWERS

Yesterdays generous downfall of
rain followed by a warm night had a
marked effect on growing vegetation
and this morning fruit trees all about
town were out in full bloom. As the
season is nearly two weeks early for
such a stage of growth, late frost,
should one appear, will do great dam
|age. However, the weather is all that
could be desired for Easter bonnets.
and tomorrow will probably see a
generous display of the new feminine
headgear.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-11
COMPANY
BUYS LOCAL INTEREST
Rock Island Stockholders in John
PeasIee Company Dispose
of Their Holdings.

Another phase has developed in the
affairs of the John Peaslee Shoe
company, formerly of Rock Island, in
the. sale of the stock held in the con-
Germ by Rock Island people to the
Pontiac Shoe company, likewise of
Pontiac. The deal was consummated
this week. This practically means
the passing of the control of the John
Peaslee company into the hands of
the Pontiac Shoe company, which Will
eventually operate both plants in that
city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-11

River forecast for AS hours ending
s a. m, Monday. April 10. 1903: Only
slight changes will occur in the Mis-
sissippi river between Dubuque and
Davenport.
The stage of water was s.s5 at
a. IN. and sos at noon. The tempera-
ture at noon was ~.
The Winona was in and out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-11
$50 to CallfornIa and Return.

On May and 70. to and including
the 18th. the Rock Island will have on
sale first class round trip tickets to
Los Angeles or San Francisco at rate
of $50. Stop-overs both going and re
turning. Choice of routes. Can go
via Denver and Salt Lake or via El
Paso, with through service. Cali or
write f. II. PIummer, c. p. a, 1873
Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-11
ORPHANS ARE HERE
The Davenport Chicago Baseball
Game Played at Twelfth
Street Park.
WHITE sox WILL COME MONDAY
Park Across the River in Bad Con-
ditiOn and Unfit for
Game.

The first ball game of the season is
being played at the Twelfth street
park this afternoon between the Chi
cago National league team and the
Davenport team, the game having
been transferred to this city owing
to the condition of the diamond at
the Davenport park.
Tomorrow afternoon the Davenport
team will meet the Chicago American
leagne team at2Davenpoft, if the park
isJin conditiontOl usea Monday after
noon the White SoX will come to Rock
Island and cross bats with the local
team. 1j7Evlf.l -
New Men Arriving.
Twelve of the members of the local
team are now in the city and others
are arriving. 1t is expected that the
entire squad viii be on hand by the
latter part of next week. a game
with the White SoN is a possibility
for Tuesday afternoon. Davenport
will be met next Sunday, and on the
Goth the series with the Iowa State
University team will begin at Iowa
CITY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-11
CENTRALs WIN THREE OUT
OF FOUR FROM REMNANTS

The Davenport Remnants came to
this side of the river last evening and
played the Centrals of this city at
the Central alleys. The visitors were
beaten 2.499 to 2,434. This gives the
locals ,hree out of the four matches
with the Remnants. Last evenings
score was as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-11

Nsmussen. who is to be behind the
bat for Joliet, bhas been catching for
the9Gunthers' in Chicago.
IuE bsi rs.'g -
't Nothing but the fact that he got
out of Dubuque in time saved Art
Kruger, the well known ball player,
from arrest. Kruger had just started
on his way To Oakland. Calf, where
he will play in the outlaw league,
when Manager Nicol, of the Rock
ford team notified the police to arrest
him on charge of obtaining money
under false pretenses. Kruger was re
served by Rockford, but he didn't
want to play there. His statement
that he would return the advance
money is unsatisfactory to the Rock
ford management, who are indignant
at the Dubuque player. and will at
tempt to make matters lively for him.
Jack Messerly. of Sioux City, who
also accepted terms from Rockford,
has gone to California.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-11
Baseball.

Chicago American league versus
Davenport tomorrow, Sunday. Game
called at Davenport at p. IN. Regu-
lar price of admission, % cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-11
New Men Arriving.
Baseball Briefs.

The Honorable Henry Hines has Civ
en- his first interview to the Daven-
port press. 81 can see no reason why
we should not bring the flag home
with us at the end of the season.
says Henry, and he goes on in a
beautifully encouraging way. May
'Hunkey's" shadow never grow less
in Davenport.-Cedar Rapids Republic
can.