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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-07-14

it was sent away to-day"
This will not sound incredible to our readers
who have been in towns and heard in the forenoon
of a battle fought in Manila in the afternoon of
the same day.
The State Temperance Convention.
The State Convention of Anti-Saloon Leagues
held in Raleigh last week was an even greater
success than it's promoters hoped for. Nearly
300 delegates, representing about 80 counties,
we believe, we're present. The declaration OF
principles as unanimously adopted by the Con-
~vention expresses better than could any words OF
our own the aims and purposes of the Organiza-
ton:
"The North Carolina Anti-Saloon League is
an Independent body, maintaining friendly rela-
tions with similar associations in other States,
but entirely independent in it's acts, and it is nom
partisan in character. It's purpose is the aboE-
ton of liquor saloons and distilleries by all
proper means; creation and Capitalization of a
righteous public sentiment, and proper enforce
ment of all laws against the liquor traffic. 1t
favors a firm and just enforcement of the Watts
Law, and it earnestly requests future Legislatures
not to incorporate small towns with the privilege
of licensing distilleries or saloons. 1t calls the
attention of boards of commissions of counties
and towns in the State to the danger of whiskey
distilleries and rectifying establishments, now
forbidden to operate in the country, removing to
incorporated towns. This should be prevented.
This organization favors calling elections under
existing law in every town where there is a rea-
sonable chance of carrying the election against
saloons, and this League pledges it's assistance
in all such elections"
The Convention decided to raise $4,000 to
carry on the work during the next year and to
maintain two field agents, one for the eastern
and one for the western section of the State.
Notable addresses were made by Manager J. W.
Bailey, Temporary Chairman Henry A. Page,
Permanent Chairman Henry A. London, and by
Senator F. M. Simmons and Rev. A. J. Nickel
way. The following compose the Executive
Committee: n. B. Broughton, T. N. Ivey, J. A.
Oates, I. @. Blair, A. j. McKelway, J. O. Atkin-
son, j.. w. Bailey, j.. /. Johnson, w. H. Sprunt,
J. G. Massee, r. G. Beaman, H. A. Page, j. II.
Tucker, Braxton Craig, W. B.. Cooper, G.. T.
Adams, R. B. White, J. A. Hardness and @. K.
Nimocks.
The Closing Career of Pope Leo.
As this is written Saturday Pope Leo XIII,
the head of the Roman Catholic Church, lies at
deaths door, and the end will probably come be-
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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-07-14
The Closing Career of Pope Leo.

AS this is written Saturday Pope Leo XIII,
the head of the Roman Catholic Church, lies at
deaths door, and the end will probably come be-
fore we go to press. The Pope is 90 years old,
and has always appeared frail, but so carefully
has he husbanded his strength that he has sur
vived much the larger part of his generation. It
is said that/he made his will when 20 years of
age-64 years ago-expressing the belief that he
had but a few months to live. Temperance, cour-
age and serenity are doubtless responsible for his
longevity. The Pope is the last of a q~uartette
of powerful old men who swayed the rod of en-
pire and world politics at the time we entered
journalism six years ago-Gladstone in England,
Bismarck in Germany, Ii Hung Chang in China,
and Leo in the Roman Catholic Church. Each,
we believe, had then passed his eightieth year,
but there were no other four men in the world,
excepting possibly a few kins and queens, who
had greater power to shape the destinies of men
and peoples. Queen Victoria was also alive at
that time, and almost an octogenarian. Pope
Leo has been Pope since 1873, and his wise and
statesmanlike management has greatly strength
ened the Catholic Church. Within nine days
after his death, the College of Cardinals must
meet to choose his successor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-02
SALOONS CLOSED
Rumor That Grand Jury is to Be
Recalled Creates a
Scare.
MEETING AT TURNER HALL
Church Congregations Uphold Re.
cent Reform Move
ment.

Rock Island saloonkeepers heard a
rumor yesterday that the grand jury
was to be recalled to make further
Investigations, and to be on the safe
side closed their places of business, as
the state law does not countenance
keeping saloons open on Sunday.
In the afternoon there was a large
meeting of the saloonkeepers held at
Turner hall. 1t was a secret gather
ing, and no one of those in attend
ance will talk of the proceedings. but
the understanding is there was n gem
eral discussion of the recent action of
the grand jury, and what steps are to
be taken by those who feel they have
been unjustly indicted.
several attorneys were at the meet
ing to give counsel. One saloonkeeper
said today: Il am not i'm position to
give publicity to what transpired at
our conference. We got together as
other business men do when occasion
demands. However, ! will say that it
Is mistake to suppose that all the
SaloCnkeeperS under Indictment are
to march into court and enter pleas
of guilty. We have a right to IL de-
tense as well as others. | am not
speaking of those who have been gull
ty Of the violations complained of,
but of those against whom false
charges have been drummed up
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-02
Police Report for january.

During the month of January the
Rock Island pelice, according to the
report Of Chief James Darnell, made
total of - arrests. a very light bus
mess. of these - were city and 10
state eases, as follows: Disorderly
conduct. 10; larceny, 4; disturbing the
peace. ;; peddling without a license.
,; drunk assault to commit rape, as
sault and battery and fugitive from
Justice. each. /. There were &C lodg-
ers and the Jail bill was $3.50. There
were - wagon calls and IS ambulance
calls. Magistrate Johnson collected
fines and police fees amounting to
$685..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-02

Central Presbyterian and Sacred
Heart churches as well. The action
was taken in accordance with an
agreement on the part of the minis
tiers. In some cases the question was
brought up in the morning and in
some in the evening. In all the votes
We're practically unanimous. Follow
ing are the resolutions:
I'm view of the humiliating preva-
lence of vice and disregard of law
which the recent grand jury has un-
earthed in our city.
Therefore, Resolved, That, as citi-
zens of Rock Island, gathered in the
several churches, Sunday. Feb. /.
1908, we do hereby express our hear
ty approval of the work of the grand
jury and of the states attorney in
searching out and indicting the cor
ruption and fragrant violations of law
which have prevailed in the saloons
of the city; and we also commend
those who have had the courage and
loyalty to law to summon evil doors
to the bar of justice.
Resolved. That we urge the mayor
and all our officials entrusted with the
administration of our city ordinances
to do all in their power to make this
reform permanent by the suppression
of slot machines and all other forms
of gambling. of the social evil, and
every violation of the law under
which saloons do business in this city,
in which effort we pledge them our
cordial sympathy and support"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-02
CAB OF SWITCH ENGINE
IS DAMAGED BY FIRE

The cab of the Rock Island switch
engine No. 80 took fire about $50
this morning while the engine was
standing in the yards near the Fifth
avenue depot. The blaze had made
such Roadway when discovered that
the fire department was called out.
No. hose company went to the scene
but the railroad employees had the
flames under control when the hose
cart reached the place. The wood
work on the engine was damaged so
that part of il will have to be re
placed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-02
REPORT is DENIED
That Local Liquor Dealers Association Pro
poses to Defend Indicted SaIoonkeepers

That Local Liquor Dealers Association Pro
poses to Defend Indicted saIoonkeepers
y report has been in circulation for
several days to the effect that the
Rock Island Liquor Dealers Protec-
tive association had engaged counsel
and proposed to reinforce them with
some of the best lawyers in the state
outside of Rock Island with view to
making a vigorous fight in defense of
the indicted saloonkeepers. This,
however, is stoutly denied by officers
of the association who have been seen
and who claim that their organization
is designed for mutual protection in
the event of persecution of members,
but not to shield or protect anyone
engaged in the liquor traffic who vio-
lates the laws.
The Liquor Dealers association
would aSsuredly make great mis-
take in taking up the cases of saloon
keepers indicted for housing women
and girls or for permitting the opera
tion of slot machines in their places
of business. The grand jury in seek
ing to rid the city of these evils has
simply done what the city should
have done. but which as the result of
the Indifference on the part of the
existing administration and the one
Immediately preceding it, have grown
to that point where they have become
IintOlerable No Saloonkeeper VINO
pretends to conduct Il legitimate bust
ness can afford to defend any man
engaged in the same pursuit who
houses diSreputable women. much
less one so lost to every sense of hui
man decency as to conduct a place
for the ruin of girls of tender years.
The thought that such crimes could
go on in any community unheeded as
long as they have in Rock Island is
shocking enough itself without con
templating a concerted move to save
the keepers of such dives from get
ting all that the law prescribes in the
way of punishment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-02
PERSONAL POINTS.

Mrs. II. IL. Pierce and son. of Madi-
son, Wis, are visiting ut the home of
Mr. and Mrs w. /. Stephenson.
DIR. c. {. Crouch returned Saturday
night after spending n couple of
weeks taking the mountain air in
Montana.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. Cromcr were called
yesterday to Muscatine to attend the
funeral of brother Of the former,
Earl Cromer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Harris, of
Kansas City. are visiting with the
formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs. +. H..
Harris, Of Milan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis kohn went to
Chicago today to attend the wedding
of Miss Stella Kaufman. formerly of
this city, TO Robert Mandel. of Chi
cago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-02
MILEAGE CHANGE ON
PEORIA ROAD IN EFFECT

beginning this morning Il change
went into effect on the Peoria branch
of the Rock Island by which there is
Il general advance in the rates of tick
cts to all points except Toulon and
Peoria. The advance varies from one
to five cents and is made ON account
of the change of the terminal of the
road from the Twentieth street to
the Fifth avenue station of the road
and the resurvey of the line where it
has been Strengthened and the grade
reduced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-02
OFFICE ESTABLISHED
HERE BY LAIDLY & CO.

w. ii. LaidIy & Co., members of the
Chicago board of trade. who have of
fees i'm Davenport. today opened Il
station in the room back of the Office
at the Commercial house in this city,
where Il wire has been put in, bulle-
tins are posted and w. ii. Ratschke,
manager of the offices here and in
Davenport. can be found part of the
time. The office here has been estab-
lished to accommodate local patrons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-02
police Gazette sportlnr Annual.

\ useful compendium of sporting
statistics in the Police Gazette Sport
ing Annual for 1908. 1t contains the
records of all the prominent pugilists,
athletic. bicycle and rowing records,
including all the principal features in
the trotting and racing world and
history of the yacht races for the
Americas cup. 1t is Il veritablc en-
cyclopedia of sporting information,
profusely illustrated, and sells for 10
cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-02
Sometimes the sight of food nause.

sometimes the sight or 1000 nauSe-
ateS you; your tongue is coated, your
breath is foul, and headaches come
and go. All these are symptoms of
disease. The trouble is in your stom-
ach. Stum-Ac-Oids act like magic,
curing any and all of these disorders
in a few hours. Tablets so cents.
T. H. THOMAS Leading Druggist
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-02
CLUB is TO CELEBRATE
WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY

The Rock Island Club is to cele-
brate Washington's birthday with a
membership banquet ut the club
house the evening of Feb. ~. There
is to be an appropriate program of
toastS and music.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-02
Nearly ForfsIts his Life.

A runaway almost ending fatally
started horrible ulcer on the leg of
j. Il. Orner, Franklin Grove, Ill. For
four years it defied all doctors and
all remedies. But Bucklen's Arnica
Salve had no trouble to cure him.
Equally good for burns, bruises. skin
eruptions and piles. % cents, at lartZ
d UIlemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-02

Mothers can safely give Foley's
Honey and Tar to their children for
coughs and colds, for it contains no
Opiates or other poisons. All drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-02
DOerrIng Funeral

The funeral of Wallace, the infant
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Doerring,
was held at , o'clock yesterday from
the home at Fourteenth avenue and
Thirty-eighth street. Rev. u. j. Bunge,
of Davenport. OBLIGATED and interment
took place at Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-02
Ice Cream.

Place your order with us and get
the purest and richest ice cream in
the tri-cities.. Phone west 1241. Tri-
City Milk q Butter company, Rock
Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-02

Only one remedy in the world that
will at once stop itchiness of the skin
in any part of the body; Doan's Oint-
ment. At any drug store. 80 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-02
Hon Charles shuart.

II. w Ward left this afternoon for
Pleasant Prairie, Wis. in response to
tidings of the death of his father-in-
law. Hon. Charles Shuart, aged 70.
The deceased was one of the promi-
nent men of his section and had Serv-
ed in the state senate, as well as hav-
ing held other offices of public trust.
Mrs. Ward was with her father when
he died
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-02
GRAND JURY ACTION INDoRsED.
AntI-SaIoon League Superintendent Speaks
In City Churches.

In City Churches.
The congregation of the First Meth
odist church last evening was put to a
vote on the adoption of a resolution
lindorsing the action of the grand jury
in indicting saloonkeepers and Others
in the city for violations of the laws,
States Attorney ii. \. Weld for his
prosecution of the offenders, the An
ti-Saloon league of the state and the
local option bill new before the state
Legislature. Among those who stood
up to be counted was one of the
prominent and most ambitious repub-
lican politicians of the city. The res
olution was unanimously adopted.
The address of the evening was
made by w. II. Anderson. of Chicago.
superinte ndent of the Anti-Saioon
league. He spoke as he did at the
morning service at the Broadway
Presbyterian church, in favor. of the
work of the league and particularly
of the adoption of the local option
law which is designed to give the peo-
pie of n neighborhood all over the
state the right to control the estab-
fishing of saloons without regard to
the caprice of city council.
introduced by Rev. williams.
Prior to- introducing the speaker
Rev. Williams in a short talk referred
to the local condition of things and
suggested that from all appearances
the time is ripe for a municipal house
cleaning. Certain officials have taken
action in the right direction. and he
stated that he believed they ought to
have the formally expressed support
of the element in the community that
should be relied upon to stand for
law and order. The resolutions were
adopted after Mr.. Anderson had done
speaking. A collection of over $106
was taken to aid the work. of the
league throughout the state.
other Churches Act,
The resolutions were not adopted
alone at the First Methodist and
Broadway churches. but also at the
First Baptist, Unfred Presbyterian,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-02
Hazel Marie Gotthardt.

Hazel Marie. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Emil Gotthardt, pip Fourth av-
enue, died of typhoid fever at o'clock
this morning ut the age of 1 year, S
months and 16 days. She was a bright
child and the pride of the household
that has been darkened by her de
mise. The funeral Will be held from
the residence at o'clock tomorrow
afternoon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-02
now Are Your KIdneysI

p. Hoobs sparagus Prlscnrs Al s!SRsy llis SaY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-02
introduced by Rev. Williams
other Churches Act,

The resolutions were not adopted
alone at the First Methodist and
Broadway churches, but also at the
First Baptist, Unired Presbyterian,
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-06
The C. H. Bennett Shoe Co.,,
 Rr1
er son, MT Hodge, of New Haven.
Bridgeport, Conn.

her son, MT Hodge, of New Haven.
 Miss Charlotte Beardsley of Elm street gave a whist party to few friends on Friday evening. The la dies prize was won by Miss Winnie Wakeman and gentleman's by E. F. Banks. At the close dainty cOlla- tion was served by the hostess.
 Miss Sadie Craft was the guest over Sunday of Miss Clara Candee.
 Harold Olmstead, who has been i'll, has so far recovered as to return to his duties at Hurd's store.
 Edwards s. Beardsley and family passed Sunday in Huntington, the guest of L. J. Wheeler, who is quite poorly.
 0. j. Hedden has recently purchased a quantity of whitewood from Burr Hawley, Edwards s. Beardsley and George B. Mattegat.
 Mrs s. Picot, who has been in New York City for the past few weeks, has returned to her home here. Mrs Picot brought with her a fine new phono- graph.
 The friends of MT and Mrs G. w. Bevans will be sorry to hear of the death of their infant daughter, which occurred Friday. January 16. The funeral was held Sunday, January IS.
 Levi French and family have been spending few days, this week, with MT and Mrs George French in Hunt. ingtown.;
 George E. Mattegat drives new horse, recently bought of c. F. Conger the blacksmith.
 G. H. DeForest of Hartford has been the guest of c. B. Osborne.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-06
SOUTH BRITAIN.
NEWS IN BRIEF.

NEWS IN BRIEF.
 Mrs Reuben Pierce is under the care of Dr Sloat.
 Miss Edith Mitchell entertained the whist club, Friday afternoon.
 Mrs D. M. Mitchell is visiting in New Rochelle and New Haven.
 MT and Mrs w. E. Mitchell gave a dinner, Saturday. to number of their friends. The guests were MT and Mrs c. L. Mitchell, Mir and Mrs D. M. Mitchell, Mir and Mrs H. P. Mitchell, MT and Mrs Ezra Pierce, MT and Mrs G. w. Mitchell, MT and Mrs. H. De- Witt Williams, Mir and Mrs c. B Pierce, MT and Mrs H. Sage and MT and Mrs A. L. Mitchell.
 A very enjoyable sociable was held in the parish house, Thursday evening. After partaking of a very excellent supper the people were entertained by musical and literary program. Two violin solos were rendered and a song by our talented young physician, DT Sloat, two piano duets by Misses Dora and Bessie Pierce, two readings by Miss Anna Stiles, recitation by DI SlOat and two piano solos by Miss BeS. sic Pierce. The program was thorough ly enjoyed.
 Miss Dora Pierce is visiting friends in Ellington, Wilbraham, Springfield and other places.
 James Butler is under the care of DI SlOat.
 Miss Alice Butler is very ill at he1 home in Little York. Dr Schuyler is caring for her.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-06
COaChnan'S Story.
THE EXPERIENCE WHICH CAME
 TO THE MAN ON THE BOX.

"It is hard life," said Austin Roe, a coachman living at No. 20 West Lib erty street, Wilkesbarre, Pa., ''and it is no wonder when one of us breaks down. For myself, the exposure and lack of sleep ran me down in health last winter till became shadow. Often times had to take to my bed with a fever running my temperature way up. had cold a good part of the time, ach was out of order and my limbs stiff. 1 grew thin, was tired out all the time and felt generally miserable.
 No, the doctor didn't seem to help me very much and 1 didn t get any bet ter until, upon the advice of friend, I began using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. The first box made me feel better and few more made me all right. Now l am strong and healthy again and l recommend Dr Williams Pink Pills to all my friends who seem to need a tOnic.''
 The best tonic medicine in the world is pr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. Mir Roe is only one out of thousands all over the world who have | found this out by personal experience. This medicine, unlike any other, acts both on the blood and nerves, builds up the system and cures where ordinary preparations fail. Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People are not only a ton ic but have cured such diseases as loco- motor ataxia, partial paralysis, St Vii tus' dance, sciatica, neuralgia, rheuma- tisnl, nervous headache, the after-ef- fects of the grip, palpitation of the heart, pale and sallow complexions and all forms of weakness in either male or female. Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People are sold by all dealers or will be sent postpaid on receipt of price, soc box, or six boxes for $2. 50, by addressing Dr Williams Medicine Company, Schenectady, N. Y. They are never sold in bulk or by the hun dred. Avoid limitations; substitutes never cured anybody.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-06
LONG HILL.
NEWS TIERS ELY TOtD.


 c. B. Osborne has tuned and repair ed Charles Radcliff's parlor organ. OCamp No. IT, WOodmen of the World, will give free entertainment at Red Mems hall on Fairfield avenue, Bridgeport, Saturday, February IA.
 Walter Radclitf is suffering with an attack of the grip.
 Mrs R. O. Beers is suffering again with her knee.
 P. H. Kohler has lost his black and white female setter. Any informa. tion concerning her whereabouts will be thankfully received.
 Harry Olmsted has so far recovered from his recent illness as to be able tC resume his duties as clerk at w. N Hurd'S store.
 Robert Staines has been entertain. ing his sister from out of town.
 Mrs Bennett is quite ill at the home of her son, G. M. Bennett.
 Mrs w. B. Davis of Easton was the guest of Mrs c. G. Downs, last Tues day.
 We have just received asnew invoice of canned fruit of extra quality anc heavy syrup. Apricots, peaches, pears and cherries of Nutmeg brand. Try . can and see for yourself.I[W. N Hurd, the grocer.
 The O. U. A. M. will give another social dance in Hadley's hall, Thurs day, February l2. Sansone's orches. tra of Bridgeport will furnish the music and refreshments will be served A good time is anticipated.
 Mir Remington of New York is thor oughly repairing the mill at the mines and will put in new machinery. It is expected a new shaft will be sunk al the top of the hill as soon as spring opens.
 MT and Mrs Samuel Brook welcomed a daughter, Nellie Elizabeth, at theil home, Wednesday,, January 2S. Mrs Wade is with them.
 Mrs H. E. Garfield is with hel daughter, Mrs c. G. Downs.
 Irving Dayton has so far recovered from his injuries as to be able to bt out.
 MT and Mrs E. E. Sherman expect to open their home here, some time this month.
 Mrs George Knapp of Great Plain Danbury, is spending few days thi week with her brother, D. H. Hawley B. B. Sherman has purchased a pal of horses for his milk wagon iron some one near Kent. B. H. Hawle, will go after them some time nex week.
 The Nameless club held a bushes meeting at Miss Sadie Crafts home last Tuesday evening.