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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-28
HIS RISE is RAPID
That of L. r. Loree, Who Has
Been Chosen President of
Rock Island System.
ELECTION PROVES A SUR PRISE
Number of Changes i'm Official staff
of the Road Likely to
Follow.

l.. f. Loree president of the Balti-
more q Ohio, who has been appointed
president of the Rock Island road,
will enter upon his new duties at once.
He succeeds William b. Leeds, who
with the Moore brothers and Daniel
e. Reid control the Rock Island. Mr..
Leeds health has been impaired for
some time, and for months rumors
have been in circulation that he in
tended to resign the presidency OF
the road and have man elected who
could give his undivided attention
to the active management of the pro-
peTty. Mr.. Leeds will continue as Il
member Of the executive committee.
Mr. Loree's election comes as sur
prise. II was rumorcd some months
ago that he had been offered the presi-
dency Of the Rock Island. but it was
then denied that he would leave the
Baltimore d Ohio.
Few railroad men have has so rapid
Il rise to the top rung of the ladder as
Mr.. LOrec. He Is only - years of age,
having been born in Fulton City, H.,
i'm 1888. and has been in railway ser
vice since 1877. commencing as as
sistant i'll the engineering corps of the
Pennsylvania.
He has made a phenomenal success
on the Baltimore d Ohio, of which he
has been the president less than three
years. Prior to accepting the presi-
dency of the Baltimore & Ohio he oc-
cupied the position Of fourth vice
president of the Pennsylvania. in
charge Of the transportation depart
ment.
His career has been chara cteriZed
by a thOroughness and close appli-
cation to- business as well as by Il
personal and painstaliug supervision
of the details of the various depart
ments with which he had been CON
nected. He is considered an authori-
ty on nearly all matters pertaining to
railroads. He has contributed a num-
Der of valuable works to the technical
literature of the railroad profession.
Railway Association Officer.
In addition to the various offices he
has filled with the Pennsylvania sys-
TEN. he has been an efficient officer
of the American Railway association.
For two years he was president of
this association. and previously its
secretary. y few years ago he went
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-28
RUBY ASSERTS HE HAS NOT
GIVEN UP FIGHT FOR CHILD

L. c. Ruby, the troubles between
whom and his former wife, Donna C..
Ruby, have caused much litigation
during the past year, has left for
Idaho, where he has secured employ
ment. EnrOute he writes to The Ar
gus, reviewing some features of the
case in which he is involved. Both he
and his wife have secured divorces,
the former here and the latter in
Iowa. as has been previously noted.
The litigation in the local courts con-
cerncd possession of the daughter,
DObbie. 5 years of age. who is now in
the Union Mission. placed there on
order OF the court pending the dis
posal Of the case. Mr.. Ruby protests
against leaving the child at the mis-
sicn and objects to placing her in a
private family, which he says has been
proposed. He asserts that he has not
abandoned the case ANA that he will
return as soon as able to do so to re-
new the fight for possession of his
child.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-28
CASE is REOPENED
President Calls for Report OF
Secretary of War on Recent
Strike at Arsenal.
LETTER TO LABOR CONGRESS
Enclosing correspondence That Has
Been Had on the Matter
to Date.

Reopening of the investigation of
the strike of the machinists at Rock
Island arsenal in 1896 is TO be brought
about through the efforts of the Tri-
City Labor Congress and the Ameri-
con Federation of Labor. The con-
gress held its semi-mOnthly meeting
Yesterday afternoon at the Rock ISL
and Industrial Home. The following
correspondence, which is self-eXplana-
tory, was read, having been enclosed
in a letter to Secretary II. l.. Darby,
of the congress:
II. L. Darby, Secretary Tri-City
Labor COngreSs.-Dear Sir: Your let
ter of the 18th inst. concerning the
Rock Island arsenal matter has been
received. In reply, l beg to say that
the president has at once called upon
the secretary of war for a report on
the subject. Wishing you the cOmpli-
ments of the season,
Fraternally yours,
SAMUEL GOMPERS,
"President American Federation of
Labor"
Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. Presi
dent of the United States.-Sir: At the
recent convention of the American
Federal ion of Labor. held at Boston,
Mass. Nov. Q, the undersigned was di-
rected to bring to your attention the
subject matter of a resolution intro
duced at and approved by that cOnven-
ton, which is as follows: In 1896
strike took place at Rock Island ar
senal, which. after two months dura-
ton, was subjected by an agreement
l.; IL, no
tary of war and the representative of
the International Association of Ma
chinists. that all persons involved in
the strike should be reinstated with
out discrimination; that this agree
ment has not been recognized by the
commandant of Rock Island arsenal,
as many men who were involved in the
strike are still barred from employ
ment at the arsenal, and that you, as
president of the United States, are
urged to use your good offices to have
the agreement above referred to car
ried into effect. and the men be re-
stored to their former positions.
Trusting that the above will commend
itself to your careful consideration
and favorable action, | have the hon
or of remaining,
Very respectfully.
SAMUEL GOMPERS,
president American Federation OF
Labor"
A New Organization.
All organized labor will be invited
to meet the fourth Sunday in january
to effect an organization between the
locals and the congress. it will be an
organization within an organization.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-28
NLYFOURMORE DAYS
Of the Clearance Sale on Pianos
and Organs at Sowlby's.
They Must all go Before Jan. Ist.
The Price Will Sell Them.
Call and See for Yourself.
The Price Will Sell Them.

Christmas has come and gone, and
we sold a great many pianos and or
CANS. But we are not done yet. and
propose to keep right on until Jan. l..
and we want to sell every piano in
stock. 50 that when we have the open
ing of our new store Jan. Is, it will be
with brand new stock of everything.
But never mind about the opening;
we will tell you all about that later.
The point that we want to impress
upon your mind now is that we have
marked all the goods in the house at
manufacturers cost, and some OF
them for less.
Now. if you were too busy to inves-
tigate and buy for Christmas, you can
have them for New Years, and they'll
play just the same.
We have a lot of used and second
hand pianos and organs that are in
first class order and warranted to last
for years. They will do to learn on.
and 50 cents per week saved will buy
them. You can't spend your money
for any better purpose.
We guarantee 500 to S12j saving
on all new pianos, and the used and
second hand goods are marked from
IS to $40. You have never seen OF
heard of such bargains.
We are going to quit the camera
business and are closing them out al
less than cost.
Remember that this sale will con
tinue only until the night of Dec. 81
and if any pianos and organs are 1ef1
then, the special prices will be taker
off.
But it looks now as if they will al
be gone before Jan. /.
Call at once and secure good choice
Store open every evening until Jan.
ID. ROY BOWLBY,
16O9-l6O9H Second Avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-28

to Paris as the associations repre-
sentative at the Industrial Railway
congress. which was in session during
the Paris exposition.
In 1895, when Mr. -Loree was super
intendent of the Cleveland & Pitts
burg division of the Pennsylvania. it
is said he received a splendid offer
from the Erie to become its vice presi-
dent and general manager. When it
was learned that Mr.. Loree had been
offered $4,000 a year to go with the
Erie the executive officers of the
Pennsylvania company declared if the
general superintendent of the Cleve-
land g. Pittsburg was worth that
much to the Erie he was worth as
much to their company. and he was
induced to stay, with the promise of
promotion. Only year after that
he was made general manager of the
Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburg.
Shakeup in Offices Expected.
1t is the opinion that Mr.. Loree will
make number of changes in the of
fetal staff of the Rock Island. The
management, owing to Mr.. Leeds i'll
health, has practically been in the
hands of First Vice President Warren,
who has filled most of the important
positions with friends. There has been
friction with the Frisco management,
which was not satisfied with the War
rem regime, and it is said that Mr..
Loree's election to the presidency of
the Rock Island was made to please
Mr.. Yoakum. the president of the
Frisco, and also to create greater
confidence in Rock Island securities.
1t is understood at the central Of
flee of the Baltimore d Ohio railroad
in Baltimore, shat Vice President Os-
car Murray will succeed President
Loree at the head of the Baltimore &
Ohio system, but the company officials
deny any definite knowledge of the
subject.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-28
Timely Tonic.

At this season of coughs and colds
it is well to know that Foley's Honey
and Tar is the greatest throat and
lung remedy. 1t cures quickly and
prevents serious results from cold.
All druggists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-18

should send to the company for this valuable book
from which these paragraphs taken:
And now for the CURE-for the Hope!
The Sieber serum Is animal lymph which il
injected under the skin and which absolutely
eradicates every trace OF blood poison from the
blood. never to return.
Its application by needle injection subcutaneous-
~ is entirely painless and absolutely harmless In
results. Its action Is instantaneous, and throws
or all poisons Of the system through the kidneys
and bowels"
NEVER CURED AT HOME.
Dr.. Sfeber has been frequently importuned to
send his wonderful serum, which is aDtitoxin to
blood poison, to his brother physicians In various
parts Of the country. The International Serum
Toxin Co., which owns and administers this treat
ment, is always obliged, however, to refuse such
requests. For the patients protection the treat
ment is never given excepting by the doctors
pecially drilled by DR.. Seber for the admipistra-
ton Of the serum. This Company, however, has
Offices in New York Chicago, Washington, Boston,
St Louis. Hot Springs and Pittsburg and will open
offices in other cities from time to time. In
year, In fact, there will be why any per-
son suffering with blood poison cannot be COM
pletely cured by this wonderful treatment, either
at their own home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-18

homes. When the first warning symptoms Of phys
ical weakness and disease experienced, wise
and prudent and invariably seek
vitality, health and strength in natures health
builder, Paine's Celery Compound. If the reader
OF this article finds 1t difficult to obtain restful
sleep, If nervousness and weakness are causing
alarm, if the blood is impure and sluggish, If
rheumatism neuralgia, dyspepsia kidney liver
troubles are commencing to annoy, follow the safe
and wise example Of Ex-Mayor Sutton Of Burlng-
ton, w. use Paine's Celery Compound and prompt
ly Danish the little ills; do not wait till you
sick. One bottle, a rule, will brace the nerves,
correct impaired digestion, cleanse the blood and
make you robust and strong. Read Senator SUIT
toms cheering testimony:
people have often asked me how / managed to
keep so we'll, for although ont in nearly all kinds
Of weather, and travelling considerably, have no
aches sickness. My answer has BEEN that
instead of waiting until l sick in bed and
forced to stop work for a while, whenever 1 feel
out-of-sorts the least bit, take Paine's Celery
Compound, which keeps well and strong 1t is
a great deal better in my opinion, to take medi-
cine that keeps one we'll, rather than to wait for
sickness and then hunt around for a medicine or
doctor. have been hearty advocate Of Paine's
Celery Compound since 1t first made, a great
many years ago, and have yet to hear of a case
In which 1t has failed to fulfill its promises"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-18

Brigadier General, Patrarchs Militant, o. o. F..
Ed Fowler. Past Grand Master John I.
Brown lieutenant colonel Patriarchs Mill
tanD, Past Grand Patriarch Fred D. Self
fert, Capt D. V. Chisholm, Lieut.. c. D.
Shackelford and Ensign w. H. Ernest.
Mrs. Rose, the chief medical examiner
of the Lady Maccabees, left Wednesday
morning for Pennsylvania, and after q
short stay will return to her home in Port
Huron, Mich
Thursday night Mount Vernon Tent, No.
4, entertained a delegation of visiting Mac
cabees from Maryland. About twenty-five
members. headed by L. K. Mangum, state
commander, came over by special invita-
ton and witnessed the initiation of large
class Of candidates by the very efficient
degree team Of No. 4.
Refreshments were served and speeches
made by State Commander Mangum and
others of the visiting sir knights. State
Commander Gall OF this jurisdiction was
present by special invitation of the COM
mittee. as was Department State Com
mander Bladen Of Virginia. The committee
having the matter In charge were: Geo. f.
Canniff, chairman: Frank Harmon. L. +.
Litz. J. H. Janghaus, w. g. Worrell, w.
w. Adamson, Jr., Frank Mace. ]. F. Mar
HEX, A. p. J. Higdon and L. Swark.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-18
THE MEN AND WOMEN
Who Enjoy the Choicest Products
of the Worlds Commerce.
knowledge OF What IL Best More linz
portant Than Wealth With
out 1t.

1t must be apparent to every one that
qualities of the highest order are neces-
sary to enable the best of the products OF
modern commerce to attain permanently
to universal acceptance However loudly
heralded. they may not hope for worldwide
prominence unless they meet with the
general approval. not of individuals only,
but of the many who have the happy
faculty of selecting. enjoying and learn
ing the real worth of the choicest prod
uctS. Their commentator, consequently,
becomes important to others, since to
meet the requirements of the well in
formed of all countries the method of
manufacture must be of the most per-
feet order and the combination the most
excellent Of its kind. The above is true
not Of food products only. but is espe-
cally applicable to medicinal agents and
after nearly quarter of a century of
growth and general use the excellent
remedy. Syrup of Figs, is everywhere
accepted, throughout the world, as the
best of family laxatives. Its quality Is
due not only to the excellence of the
combination Of the laxative and carmn-
alive principles of plants known to act
most beneficially on the system and pre-
sented in the form of a pleasant and re-
freshing liquid, but also to the method
of manufacture of the California Fig
ty and purity essential in a remedy in
tended for family use. Ask any physi-
clan who is well informed and he will
answer at once that 1t Is an excellent
laxative. If at ali eminent in his pro-
fession, and has made a special study of
laxatives and their effects upon the sys-
tenn he will tell you that it is the best
of family laxatves, because it is SIM
pie and wholesome and cleanses and
sweetens the system effectually, when
laxative is needed, without any I'M
pleasant after-effects. Every well-in-
formed druggist of reputable standing
knows that Syrup Of Figs is an excel
lent laxative and Is glad to sell it. at
the regular price Of fifty cents per bot
tie. because 1t gives general satisfac-
ton. but one should remember that in
order to get the beneficial effects Of
Syrup of Figs it is necessary to buy the
genuine, which is sold in original pack
ages only: the name Of the remedy
Syrup Of Figs and also the full name of
the Company-California Fig Syrup Co.
printed on the front of every package.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-18
| Used
DIR. Miles Nervine and
Anti-Pain Pills.
Cured Grip--Did Full
Days Work.
Anti=Pain Pills, the Best
Headache Remedy.

81 wish to say have used your Anti-Pain Pills
and Nervine for La Grippe and knocked 1t out and
Kept up my full days work. have also used DR..
Miles Anti-Paln Pills many times during the past
year for headache, and always with gratifying re-
suits ] consider them the best of headache rene
dies. have also used your New Heart Cure in my
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beneficial that l cheerfully recommend them to
otheTs."-MERRPr NJ. DAYTON, Business Manager
Ithaca Publishing Co., Publishers Ithaca Daily and
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News, 202 \. Tioga St NY
In itself La Grippe is very dangerous but In its
after effects IL is of the most deadly scourges
that aiicts mankind. II skaters the nervous sys-
TEN, weakenS the hearts action and lays the
foundation for heart disease. The ACCOMMODATING
fever consumes the vitality and renders the pa tient
susceptible TO pneumonia, bronchitis and catarrh
The best treatment consists of Restorative Nervne
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-18

degree on nine candidates at its last meet
ing was regarded as excellent. Past Grand
Richard Humphrey has several new Tea
lures he expects soon to introduce in the
work. and says in the near future his team
will be second to none east Of the Ohio
river. The team is working hard to perfect
itself and expects to do the lodge credit
during the visitation of the Sovereign
Lodge, at Baltimore The lodge committee
on the good of order is composed of Past
Grands c. C. Mothershead and F. L. Con-
nor, and offers a good program at each
meeting.
At the meeting of Columbia Lodge, No.
10, I. o. O. F., held Thursday evening, one
member was reinstated one was admitted
by card and nine were initiated. There
ness the work. The initiatory will be con-
ferred on another candidate next Thursday
evening.
The success of Canton Washington. No.
l. at its fair in Odd Fellows Hall promises
to be quite notable. The first week has
shown excellent results, although the at
tendance has been much anected by the
extremely bad weather early this week.
The second week of the fair will be marked
by the attendance on different evenings or
sister fraternities, particularly the Pyth-
ians and Masons. Grand Master George
H Walker of the Grand Lodge, F. Al. A.
M has issued formal circular letter in
viting the Masons of the District to meet
him at Masonic Temple and accompany
him to the fair next Friday night.
The grand master will be welcomed by
the reception committee, headed by Edwin
B. Hay, and composed of prominent Odd
Fellows, nearly all Of whom are also mem
bers Of the Masonic fraternity.
The good results which will undoubtedly
attend this fair can be largely credited to
the energy displayed by the canton's fair
committee, which is headed by q. w.
Bradford. Mr.. Bradford is the ranking
officer Of the Patriarchs Militant in this
city, holding a commission as brigadier
general on the staff Of the grand sire, I. o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-18
NEW CoMMANDERY, K. 7.
Proposed Organization to Embrace
Younger Members of Fraternity.

You can mark what tell you" said Q
prominent Knight Templars to a Star man
this morning, that within very short
while we will have six Communicates Of
knights Templar in this jurisdiction, In
stead Of the five we now have.
What we want and what we are trying
to organize he continued. lis a command
cry composed of the younger Templars In
this jurisdiction. In other cities, such al
San Francisco. Detroit, Cincinnati and
Boston, one of the foremost features Of
the communicates. besides their work, y
that they are a thoroughly drilled organ
ization, capable of making all the move
ments in the Templar manual. That ID
something we of the District of Columbia
are lacking in. And 1t is for the purpose
of UNFOLDING the name and fame of this
grand jurisdiction that the new command
cry will be organized"
Will you draw your members from any
one particular commandery? he was
asked.
mo, sir; no, SIR" was the quick response.
You see, we have about thirty-five or forty
already, and we shall invite the younger
element in the various communicates tn
the city to affiliate with u.s. and as con-
sequence we expect to, have large char
ter list"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-18
POISONED BY MERCURY.

There is hardly day passes but that the special
list in the treatment of contagious blood poisoning
is not called upon to FIRST remove the ravages Of
The mercury potash from which his poor. mfor-
tunate patient is suffering. Most conscientious doc
tors will not administer mercury without first
ing the patient of it's effects, but they know Of
nothing better Indeed until the administering by
the International Serum Toxin Co., 300-30o, Even
ing Star bldg, 18th and Pa. ave-. Washington,
D. c., Of anti-toxin serum discovered by Dr. Fran
els A. seber, there other alternative left
for the person afflicted with blood poison. There Is
now for the first time in the history Of civilza-
ton. certain and scientific treatment for this ter
rible isease and it IL curing hundreds Of blood
poison sufferers hitherto pronounced incurable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-18
ZEMA-CURA
INDICATED POWDER

Is invaluable In the treatment Of skin diseases It
is not only soothing and healing but it creates
new, firm, healthy skin, and makes a lovely clear
complexion. 1t not only possesses all the merits
of the best and most widely known talcum DOW
ders, but in addition to these 1t has medicinal
properties possessed by no other powder in the
world. ZEMA-CURA INDICATED POWDER al
lays itching, chatting or irritation. ZEMA-CURA
INDICATED POWDER used after bathing and
shaving has no equal. 1t is ideal powder for
babies. as it is absolutely pure and healing 25
cents per box. All druggists The Zema- Cura
Co., w. 22d St., n. Y.
Williams Drug Store, 9th and F SITS NV
Stevens Pharmacy Pa. ave. and 9th st.
Affecks Drug Store, 1929 Pa. ave.
Henry Evans. 800 st. NV.
Thomas Fl. Atkinson, 18th and G sts. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-18
A FREE TREATISE
ON BLOOD POISON IS SEN

ON BLOOD POISON IS SENT FOR THE ASKING.
We understand that any person sending
and address to Department H, International Serum
Toxin Co., 3O0-305 Evening Star bldg, 18th and
Pa. ave-. Washington. D. c.. will receive in plain
envelope valuable explanatory treatise conta
gious blood poison. An examination Of this inter-
esting little work shows that while complete med
ical history of blood poison is given the language
employed is plain, every day English which can be
readily comprehended. The book is entirely free
from obscene pictures or suggestions and there
no Testimonials The Sieber serum treatment,
however (Which is the only for specific blood
poison, is thoroughly described to treatment,
applica ton and terms Every person suffering from
blood poison in matter how advanced stage,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-18
AMONG THE.
THATERNIT1Es

The new officers afqsosamhis Command
cry, No. ,. knighrser. Temrlar, we're in.
stalled last night ~ Grand Commander
George E. Corson fdfhe new commander.
Henry F. Riley. is "A, native of this city.
having been born here in 1886. He is a
graduate of the N'fftanai Law School and
a member of the Supreme Court bar. He is
a member of Washington Centennial Lodge,
No. H. F. A. A. M5,afsd was its worshipful
master in 1895. He is also companion of
Lafayette Royal Arch Chapter. r. a. NJ.