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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-04

Rev. q. l.. Swanson. the missionary
whom Moline is proud to have furn-
ished to the East Indian field. and who
with his good wife has already spent
n number of years in the orient. with
Assam, India. as his headquarters for
the greater portion of the time, and
has for some time past been in this
country. is actively engaged in prepa-
rations for return to the heather
land.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-04

Myron Jordan, former proprietor of
the journal. who sold to the present
proprietors year and half ago, and
later embarked i'm the general print
ing business in Denver. has sold out
his interests there, and will go to Chi
cago and again engage in the news
paper business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-04

Winter coughs are apt to result in
consumption if neglected. They can
be soon broken up by using Foley's
Honey and Tar: All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-04

Executrix's Notice.
Estate of John W. Lawhead, deceased
The undersigned having Deen app ointed
sxecutrtx OF the last will and Testament of
John w. Lawhead. late OF the county OF Rock
island state OF Illinois, deceased, hereby
gives notice that she will appear before
the county court of Rock Island county, at
the county court room, In the city of Rock ISL
and, at the March term the first Mon
day In March next, at which time all per.
sons having claims against said estate are no
tilted and requested to attend for the purpose
of having the same ad juSted.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
1uested to make Immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this 7th day OF JsuuaryA. D. 1903
SARAH E LAwHEAD, EXecutfix.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-04
LOOK OUT FORM mi
\ KIN

When thecold freezing way
all
returnbndng headaches and
OF all
sonal deflemen and
in thnn .rnRa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-04

Hours: to IL; 1880 to A; Z to 8.
Sunday, 10 to -.
Second Floor, Hibernian Building.
423 Brady Street. Davenport, Ia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-04

The banquet and reunion of the eX-
residents of lie Claire. at the st.
James hotel tomorrow evening, will
be an affair of no small interest, not
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-04
rnE TRAvELERs. GUIDE.

HHICAINJ. ROCK ISLAND
fEIs1E5ffLT ~ &Paciic RafWay-Tfckels
ls124SltlgI can be purchased a. City
E9Ell3HA Ticket once, 1873 Second ave
~ nue., or G, R L P. depot
Fifth avenue foot of Thirty
drst street. Peoria branch depot, foot OF
Eve ,tIeth street. Frank Il. Plum liner. G. P. A.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-04

w. b. Sammel took the 1870 train
yesterday for Pittsburg to make a
short visit with his brothers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-04
Wood Medical Institute

E. B. OLIVER, NJ. C., NJ. d
GEORGE B. WOOD, B. s., MD.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-04

y. VI. Day, of Lexington, Va, is here
on a visit at the home of his son-in-
law. James Eary, of All Twenty-sec-
ond street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-04

Manchester, Va, March g, 1901.
Gentlemen:-Iha had all the symptoms
that accompany this disease, such as
mucus dropping in the throat, a con-
slant desire to hawk and spit, feeling
of dryness in the throat, cough and
splitting upon rising in the morning,
scabs forming in the nose, which re-
quired much effort to blow out, some
times causing the nose to bleed and
leaving me with a sick headache. I
had thus suffered for five years.
I commenced to take s. s. S. and
after had taken three large bottles,
I noticed q change for the better.
Thus encouraged, I continued to take
it and in a short while was entirely
cured. JUDSON A. BELLAM.
Main and Vine Sts., Richmond, Va.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-04

Chief Martens reports 100 arrests
during the month of January, 81 of
which were under the ordinances and
80 under the statutes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-04

merely To the people concerned in it.
but to the surrounding country
whence they come. About sixty per-
sons are expected TO attend il. and
not few of them are persons of po-
sition and influence. from the COVER
nor of Minnesota on down to the
plain citizen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-04

For the third time, Monday evening
the Davenport city council took ac
ton granting 30 days time to the two
companies that are seeking an oppor
tunity of building an interurban line
from Davenport To Clinton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-04

The engagement of Ferdinand Herd.
son of the longtime Kimbail house
barber, Sebastian Herd. and Miss
Villa Reuter-. daughter of William
Reuter-. of the Turngemeinde. is an
nounced. The hymeneal event. which
has not yet definitely been fixed. will
be the occasion of many congratula-
tions
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-04

,.,===s====zs. CHICAGO, BURLINGTON &
f1tf4tk<ty,SsH ~ Quincy - Depot Second
tIilstilllslklHh avenue and Twentieth street.
N8In4e MI. YOUNG, Agent.
M4llIIkl.%2 FRANK A. HART,
- 49, Passenger Agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-31
HOMELESS WOMAN
 IS PROVIDED FOR
MRS. PHIL LIPS AND HER BABY WILL BE CARED FOR BY MIR. HANN, A CARPENTER, AT AVON DALE.

Ella Phillips, the woman who was stop ping at the city jail Sunday because she had no place to live and no where to go, was yesterday morning welcomed to a home. About noon carpenter who was working on a house at Avenue c and Twentieth street, telephoned to War den Rittenberry that he would provide for the woman at his house in Avondale.
 Mrs. Phillips and her baby were taken to the carpenter in the patrol wagon, and yesterday afternoon he escorted her to his house in Avondale. He is married man and stated that he wanted some one around the house to do light work and to be there while he was away from home.
 The carpenter gave his name as Ham. At the jail the officers failed to find the mans initials. Later yesterday several other offers were made to take care of the woman and her child. Several peo- pie inquired about her and stated that if the warden would recommend her they would take her to their homes to assist their wives.
 The woman's helpless condition was told in The Age-Herald of yesterday morning and the response was almost instantane- ous. It shows that there are number of people in the city who are willing to aid any deserving person. The tale of the woman was very pitiful. She was away from home with a baby one month old, and was deserted by her husband.
 She had been working for family on the other side of Sand mountain, but Sat urday morning they told her that they did not need her any longer. She was driven into the city by farmer, and made application to be allowed to stay in the jail until she could get work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-31
REVENUE BOARD
 LETS CONTRACT
ROADS, BRIDGES AND cULVERTS OF JEFFERSON TO BE KEPT IN REPAIR-coNTRAcTs FOR THE YEARS WORK.

At meeting of the Jefferson county tracts for keeping the county roads, bridges and culyerts in repair were awarded as follows;
 First Distriet-D. w. Houston. This district is composed of precincts l, ?, 8 and 35.
 Second District-J. E. Parsons. This district is composed of precincts 1, and 27.
 Third District-c. B. Rogers. This dis trict is composed of precincts 8, 33, 40 and fl.
 Fourth District-W. G. Powell. This district is composed of precincts T. 45, "A and 29.
 Fifth District-Charles Fletcher. This district is composed of precincts S1. 25, g, 21 and 97.
 Sixth District-W H. Duke. This dis trict is composed of precincts S4 36, 20 and 12.
 Seventh District-P. B. Wilson. This district Is composed of precincts 10, Il, p and 42
 Eighth District-R. M. Inzer. This dis trict is composed of precincts 14, 15, 1s and A.
 Ninth District-T. S. Rogers. This dis trict is composed of precincts 22, 16, 2S and 1T.
 Tenth District-w. H. Goggins. This district is composed of precincts IT, 23, G. le and 43
 Eleventh District-W. W. Woodruff This district is composed of precincts Is, sS, S9 and 30.
 The board has been in session for sev- eral days considering the bids, about seventy-five In number.
 The contracts are made to cover one years work and the requirements of the contractors are that the roads be kept Tn go 'd condition, the bridges to be re- paired as Ieeded and the culverts to be always kc.t in good repair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-31
HORSE SHOW TALK
 NOW BEING HEARD
Committee Meets and 0iS-
 cuSses the Big Event
TROTTlNG RACES PROBABLE
May Be Four Matinees Instead of Two. Three Thousand Dollars to Be Given In r-emiums to Foreign En-
 tries-Proeramm Work.

The horse show committee of Birming- ham lodge No. 79, Benevolent and Pro- tective Order of Elks, held meeting last night and discussed the plans for the show to take place May 26-29 inelu- sive.
 The horse show proposition was thor oughly considered and number of gen tlemen who own fine horses were present to discuss the matter with the commit tee.
 The Elks will have the show on the dates arranged. That much has been set tied The committee is now at work arranging the classes for entries and premiums.
 It was decided last night to give about 5000 in premiums to foreign horses, that is to say stock outside of Jefferson coun- ty. It is thought that horses and turn outs from all parts of the state will be brought to Birmingham and exhibited.
 The Fair Grounds.
 The event will take place at the fair grounds. Neat boxes will be erected be-
  and these it is understood. will be sold at auction
 It is now thought that trotting races at the matnees will be included In the programme It is also thought that in- stead of having two matlnees arrange ments will be made to have four If this is done there will be eight exhibitions instead of six
 The committee thinks very favorably of the trotting races. One of the gen tlemen present stated he thought a large number of horses would be brought to Birmingham at an early date from Mis- sissippi, and that he was of the opinion that the owners would be only too glad to enter them in track events
 Premium List Almost Ready.
 The committee will meet again next Monday nigh. and by that time a full schedule of premiums, for both local and foreign entries classes, etc., will be ar ranged and ready to publish.
 The Elks are determined to make the horse show great success in every way, and with this in view classes for horses of almost every description will be thrown open.
 The horse show enterprise has created great deal of interest in the city, and is beginning to be freely discussed on the streets. It is said that the owners of horses are alive to it's importance and that the prospects are excellent for every class
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-31
PRIMARY ELECTION COST
 CAPTAIN WEIR OVER $65O

The campaign expenses of Capt W. E. Wier. the successful candidate for chief of police in the municipal primary March 9, were Ss5zso Captain wier filed bis ex- pense account in the office of the pro- bate judge yesterday, and 1t shows the following figures,
 Entrance fee. SIS; announcements in new spapefs. Ss0; eatds and campaign but tons, SSo. cfS1e rent and rent of hall. SS2.5o; one months salary for secretary at headquarters, $50; advertisements in daily papers, $115sO, stenographer's bill, 15oo letters s5o; l5oo stamps. SO. nine hacks, S12' men employed on hacks. S3o; rent of a typewriter and stationery. s45O; miscel- laneous for polling war is etc., s4;. Total, $6j4 so.
 Captain Wier is the first of those who were candidates for a general office to file an account in the office of the pro- bate judge. The law requires that all ae- counts be filed within thirty days after the primary. Most of those who were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-31
OLD CONCERN ABOUT
 TO BE REORCANIZED
Roberts G Sons Printing Establish ment Will Soon Be Out of Receiv-
 CTS Hands-on Solid Basis.

It Is authoritatively announced that the printing establishment of Roberts & Son will be out of the hands of the receiver in a few days.
 Rufus N. Rhodes has bought a control ling interest in the plant, thereby infus- ing new blood into the concern so that it's operations will be broadened and will be on a larger scale even than In the past. It will be upon an entirely new financial basis, and when the receiver is discharged there will not be a dollars indebtedness against the concern.
 Considerable sentiment clusters around the old name, Roberts & Son, which is largely responsible for the fact that it will remain unchanged in the future, even though Mir. Roberts Is the minority stock holder.
 The concern of Roberts & Son is said to be the oldest printing establishment in Birmingham, which has kept the same name since its beginning. The business was established in 1872 by Willis Roberts and the firm name was created at that time, two years after the laying off of the town of Birmingham. It has run con- tinuously since that time under the same name and has been closely identified with the history of Birmingham since it's in- ception.
 Before his death Willis Roberts had built up the business unl.. 1t was one of the best known printing establishments in the south. He was always prominent in the citys affairs and was the founder of the old Iron Age. which was later merged with The State-Herald to form The Age-Herald.
 At his death the property was inherited by his children and grand children. Charles Roberts, who has conducted the business since his fathers death, has never con- trolled more than half of the stock and 1t is said that for this reason he was un- able to dictate a uniform policy In the conduct of the business, and that this is largely responsible for the recent liti- gations in which the firm has been in- volved.
 MT. Roberts has a great many friends in Birmingham and throughout the state who will be glad to know that the busi- ness will be continued under the old name, Roberts & Son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-31
SCALP HUMOURS Itching, ScaIy and Crusted
 With Loss of Hair Speedily Cured by Cuticura
 Soap and Ointment When Every Other Remedy and
 Physicians Fail.

Warm shampoos with Cuticura Soap and light dressings of Cuticura, the great skin cure, at once stop falling hair, remove crusts, scales and dandruff, soothe irritated, itching surfaces, des- troy hair parasites, stimulate the hair follicles, loosen the scalp skin, supply the roots with energy and nourish- ment, and make the hair grow upon sweet, wholesome, healthy scalp when all else fails. .t4e
 Millions of the worlds best people use Cuticura Soap, assisted by Cuticura OintmeHt, the great skin cure, for pre- serving. purifying and beautifying the skin, for cleansing the scalp of crusts, scales and dandruff, and the stopping of falling hair, for softenlng, whlten- ing and soothing red, rough and sore hands, for baby rashes, itchinqs and chafings, in the form of baths for an- moving lrrltations and inflammatious. or too free or offensive precipitation, in the form of washes for ulceratiye weak nesses, and many antiseptlc purposes which readily suggest themselves to women, as well as for all the purposes of the toilet, bath and nursery. Cutl- cura Soap combines in one soap at ono price the best skin and complexion soap and the best toilet, bath and baby soap In the world.
 Complete treatment for every hu- mour, consisting of Cutlcura Soap, to cleanse the skin, Cuticura Ointment, to heal the skin, and Cutioura Pills, to cool the blood, may now be had for one dollar. A single set Is ofton sutfl- clent to cure the most torturing, disflg- urlng, itching, burning and scaly hu- mours, eczemas, rashes and irrltations, srom infancy to ago. when all else fails.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-31

VIII not only save you distressing pain and valuable time. but will cost you less money. There is also a satisfaction in knowing that the very best possible treat ment is being given to you by a compe- tent physician who has experience in such matters and Is capable of curing you in the quickest and most perfect manner possible. I have treated private diseases as a speciality for the past fifteen years in the city of Birmingham, and I ana therefore known to great many. But If you are not acquainted with me. I re- fer you, with permission. to First Ma tional bank. Alabama National bank. Jefferson County Savings bank and Steiner Bros. bankers. as to my responsi- bility for my contracts. I cure many pa- tients by mail treatment Write for prices and terms.
 I do not use large advertisements and false statements to attract patients which merit has failed Co secure. If you fail to be cured by such methods give me call and get well.
 Address Dr. r. E. Holloway. 1801h Sec ond Avenue, Birmingham. Ala.
 office, Second avenue and Eighteenth. opposite postoffice.
 Office Hours: S:30 a. m. to 5:30 D. m- Sunday. 10 8. m. to 12 m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-31

candidates for aldermen and police com missioners have already filed their ac- counts
 A number of others who were candi- dates filed their expense lists yesterday. They were as follows;
 Thomas Wheeler. successful candidate for alderman from the First ward: En- trance fee, s25; cards, $2.5o; newspaper ad- vertising, $2.5o. Total, $29.5O.
 Thomas H. Sims. successful candidate for alderman from the Ninth ward En- trance fee, two primaries, $50; poll lists, s25; newspaper advertising, $l8.2o; printing, s5; hacks, s16; stationery, stamps and stenographer. s1O; miscellaneous expenses. s7O. Total, s1s9.2O.
 R. H. Kerr, candidate for alderman from the Third ward: Entrance fee. $25; newspaper advertising, s6L5O; circulars. s15: miscellaneous expenses, $l5. Total. s122.5O
 Sid B. Jones. candidate for police com missioner: Entrance fee $50; cards s725; newspaper advertising SIP. Total S69.2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-31
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS,

The following real estate transfers were recorded yesterday:
 Ada T. Hamilton to Alice C. Dryer, the north 61 feet of lot 13 Hamilton's addi- tion to Birmingham. $1500.
 Birmingham Industrial company to E. H. Cabaniss, the south half of lot 1, block 100, Birmingham, $13,500.
 Birmingham Realty company to J. F. Rushton, lot and part of lot 1, block S61, Birmingham, SIPS.
 Ike Adler to S. B. Slater and others, lots Il to 1S, block 27S. Birmingham, s1650.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-31
CHARGED WITH ENTERTAINMENT.
Man Arrested on Warrant Sworn Out By Calhoun Jewelry Company.

Preston McNeer, young man of good appearance and well dressed, is in the county jail and charge of embezzle- ment is entered against him.
 McNeer was arrested by Deputy Sheriff G. J. Tomlin on a warrant sworn out by the Calhoun Jewelry company, which charges him with feloniously taking or carrying away one chatelaine watch of the value of $10, the property of the jew elry firm.
 The allegations In the warrant are to the effect that McNeer was the balIee or agent, of the company, and that the watch had been deposited with him. It is alleged he embedded 1t.
 McNeer has so far been unable to make bond, and is held in jail. The manage ment of the Calhoun Jewelry company will not discuss the case in detail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-31
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. Ella Thornton.

Mrs. Ella Thornton. aged IS years, died yesterday afternoon at 5:SO o'clock at her residence, 1909 Eighth avenue, north. The remains will be carried to Livingston, Ala, this afternoon.
 The deceased has been living in Bir- mingham a number of years and was we'll known. She leaves three daughters and two sons. The daughters are Mrs. J. s. Johnson, wife of Lieutenant Johnson of the police force; Miss Hortense and Miss Lucie Thornton. The sons are B. T. and II. W. Thornton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-31
HAD NARROW ESCAPE.
undertaker's Hearse Almost overturns Buggy in Front of Postoffice.

Yesterday afternoon R. R. Bivens and J. W. Davidson, former assistant United States district attorney. met with a mar row escape They were seated in the formers buggy in front of the postoffce when small hearse, containing a corpse, ran into the conveyance and smashed wheel. The buggy came very nearly be- ing upset MT. Davidson made a partic- ularly narrow escape from serious injury
 The hearse belonged to the Harris un- dertaking establishment. The negro driver, it seems, was at fault. A member of the undertaking firm agreed to pay for the repairs to MT. Blvens buggy and on his promise no arrests were made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-31
TAX PAYERS URGE
 THE BOND ISSUE North Birmingham Needs a Number of Improvements MEETING WAS UNANIMOUS Two School Houses, Water Works and Electric Light Plant Were Refer
 red to as Desirable-Mayor
 MitchelFs Position.
MEETING WAS UNANIMOUS

The citizens meeting at North Birming- ham in Jacksons hall last night was at tended by about sixty persons and a num- Der of taxpayers who discussed the pro- posed bond issue.
 Mayor Mitchell called the meeting to order and MT. Slayton was elected chair man. w. S. Smith was elected secre- tary.
 The chairman stated that the object of the gathering was to discuss the bond issue and other questions that might come up.
 Favor Bond Issue.
 U. Friel, candidate for alderman at the election in North Birmingham next Mon day, was the first to speak He said he heartily favored issuing $2o,0oo worth of bonds for the erection of two school buildings, $250O0 worth of bonds for the building of a water works system and $l5,OOO to install an electric lighting plant.
 MT. Eyre followed MT. Friel. He said he was an engineer and was acquainted with the questions under discussion He thought the bond issue and the building of school houses, an electric lighting plant and water works system would be a good investment for the town.
 w. M. Lindsay, candidate for alderman, favored the bond issue. He mentioned many ways in which he said such action would be beneficial.
 Assessed Values.
 J. l.. Cole. a candidate for mayor, stat ed that the assessed value of the property in the town last fall amounted to sSoOO0O. He said a $6O,Oo0 bond Issue would be about TIE per cent of this, leaving mar gin of # per cent for bond issues for other purposes If desired
 w. T. Folsom, candidate for alderman, said he favored the issuance of the bonds. especially of those for school purposes. Individually he also favored the water works and electric light bonds.
 R. R. Simmons, also a candidate for alderman, favored the proposed bond issue, as did Dr. M H. Collins.
 Mayors Position.
 Mayor Mitchell gave his reasons for be- lieving that municipal ownership of water works and an electric lightning plant would prove of benefit. He said, however that he did not think the question should be voted on at the election Monday.
 J. F. Knight. candidate for mayor, stated that he heartily favored issuing the bonds but did not think it would be wise to submit the question to the voters next Monday as the time was too short for them to become fully in formed on the subject to vote intelligently on 1t at that time.
 Bond Issue Carries.
 A vote was taken on bond issue" or mo bond issue 'Bond issue" won unan- mously resolution was then adopted asking the mayor and board of aldermen to defer a vote on the question from the election Monday to a subsequent time. A resolution was also adopted asking the mayor and board of aldermen to order an election for seven aldermen. one from each ward in the town and two from the town at large.
 The election Monday promises to be lively one. The different candidates are working hard among the voters and the contest Is warming up as election day ap- breaches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-31
FOUNTAIN HEIGHTS CHURCH.
Musicale and Social to Be Given Next
 Thursday Evening.

A musicale and social for the benefit of the Fountain Heights Methodist church will be given at 1501 Eleventh avenue, North. Thursday from to 10 o'clock
 The event will be under the auspices of the ladies of the church who have un- dertaken to raise funds sufficient to pur- chase a carpet and other furnishings for the new church building when 1t is com pleted. The admission will be 25 cents.