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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-23
Startling Evidence
.irectOrs.

Fresh testimony in great quantity
is constantly coming in, declaring DR..
Kings New Dis .overy for consump-
ton, coughs and colds to be unequal
ed. A recent expression from L. j.
Mcfarland, Bentorville, Va, serves as
example. He writes: 81 had bron-
chitis for three years and doctored all
the time without being benefited.
Then L began taking DR.. Kings New
Discovery, and few bottles wholly
cured me- Equally effective in cur
ing all lung and throat troubles, con-
sumption, pneumonia and grip. Guar
anteed by Hartz e. Ullemeyer, drug
gists. Trial bottles free; regular
sizes, so cents and 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-23
Notice

Is hereby given that a special meet
ing of the stockholders of the Union
Electric Telephone & Telegraph COM
pany will be held at the office of said
company in the city of Rock Island,
in the state of Illinois, Friday, the
3rd day of July, A. d. 1908, at the
hour of o'clock in the afternoon,
for the purpose of submitting to a
vote of such stockholders the ques-
ton of increasing the capital stock
of said company from the sum of
four hundred thousand dollars ($40O,-
000), as at present, to the sum of five
hundred and fifty thousand dollars
($55O,OOO), and for such other bust
ness as may be brought before it.
Dated this goth day of May, A. D.
1903
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-23

They are telling a good joke on the
bride of Gov. Bailey of Kansas. Her
home was Kansas City, and after her
marriage she had most of her trous-
seau boxed and shipped to Topeka. 1t
was addressed to the governor, and
arrived at the time that hundreds of
boxes were coming to him for the
food sufferers. and was placed among
the contributions and sent along for
distribution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-23

News comes from Washington that
the United States has adopted policy
toward Servia similar to that of Eng
land and our minister will not present
his credentials to King Peters gov
eminent at present. This is good, but
would have been better had we acted
without first taking the cue from
England.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-23
Tuesday, June %.

The office of vice president was not
beneath the dignity of Thomas JEFF
fersOn, Martin VanBuren and John c.
Calhoun. but it is beneath the dignity
of Mark Hanna for 1904. Why? Be
cause 1904 is not likely to be repub-
lican year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-23

Warnings against the toy pistol
which is the prolific source of lock-
jaw are being sounded in the newspa-
pers. but seem to do little good.
Young America reserves the right to
kill or MAIN himself in the pursuit of
patriotism.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-23

TERMS-Daily. 10 cents per week. Weekly,
per year In advance.
All communications f argumentative
character, political or religious. must have
real name attached for publication. No
such articles will be printed over fictitious
signatures
Correspondence solicited from every town
ship in Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-23

Chronic bronchial troubles and sum-
mer coughs can be quickly relieved
and cured by Foley's Honey and Tar.
All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-23

Edneaso Your Bowels with Cascmrses.
CANDY Catesrtic. cure constipation forever
'cs ~ s. xAs;I. c. fail. druggists refund money
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-23

CHARLES A. LEE,
JOHN w. MORRISON,
JOHN A. FRITCHEY,
GEORGE B. SUCKER,
JAMES RUSS,
n. HAMILTON,
Directors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-23
THE ARGUS.

Pdbtsned Daily and Weekly at 1924 Sec
ond avenue. Rock Island, Ill Entered at
the postofnce as second-class matterl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-23

BY THE j. w. POTTER 90.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-23

HAMMOCKS great variety up from eS
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-04
- COMING NEXT WEEK.
The Harrison Adams Theatre Company
at the Opera House.

The Harrison-Adams Theatre Com
pany which will strive for Staunton
appreciation all of next week, has
proven to be one of the notable features
of the present theatrical season. Not
only has the company afforded thou
sands clean, wholesome amusement,
but clearly elected that popular
priced attraction, If properly presented
will receive public attention to a de-
gree as pleasing as afforded the higher
priced offerings. The largest cities of
the South demonstrated their eager
ness for palatable amusement at bar
gain prices to an extent that marked
Harrison and Adams recent tour the
most profitable ever known in South
ern theatricals. The press agent has
Informed US that his company consists
Of some twenty-members of which sew
eral are stock actors of reputation.
Eight vaudeville features will be pre-
sented each evening in order to amuse
those fond of light entertainment,
The plays are new-each having en-
joyed long runs in New York, but
never before seen in the South at pop.
ular prices. Two matinees will be
given during the engagement.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-04
Handsome Store.

Mr.. Albert Shultz has gone to q
great deal of trouble to make his dis
play of holiday goods exceed anything
of the kind be has undertaken in past
years. The room is handsomely de-
corated with pOtted plants, and the
artistic hanging of pictures and attrac-
tive display of art objects, ETC.. make
dazzling scene. while the visitor
wonders from whence came all OF the
wonderful things to seen. There are
works of art from India, Damascus,
japan, Turkey. Egypt. Italy, France
and every country, where this kind of
work is done. His picture stock is al
ways an attractive feature and is fuller
this year than ever with works Of art
framed and unframed. 1t is needless
to 60 through the entire list, for there
is almost everything there that you
can think OF for the holiday trade.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-04
Can't Het Used to tho Price.

Speaking of a former well known
Augusta citizen the New York Com
mercial says: w. A. Turk, Genera
Passenger Traffic Manager of the South
ern Railway. has his headquarters and
residence in Washington city. he
said not long since:
IF I were to live hundred years
longer, 1 would never get used to pay.
ing So and $40 cord for wood. 1t
simply looks like ruination to have to
part with that much money for wood
when used to get it for sixty cents a
cord while I lived in North Carolina,
and the company would haul it to
Raleigh for me for nothing
A few years ago Mr.. Turk was hon
ored with the Presidency OF the Ma
tional Association of General Passen-
ger Agents. In addition to his rec.
ognized business ability he is noted
for his exceptional wit and entertain
ing qualities.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-04
A Record Breaker.

The month just past will probably
90 into w Gather Burea history as one
of the nest remarkable Novenbers of
which it has any record. The first
half of the month was almost as re
markable for it's warmth, as the last
half was for its intense cOld-whlle
throughout both periods the earth re
NAMED as dry and dusty as a mid
summers drought. I'm this latitude,
severe cold weather does not usually
set in till after Christmas, yet Novem.
Der this year brought some as severe
freezes as are usual in our worst
winters. Who of us can remember ice
gathering or skating in Fall month?
Yet ever since the 18th both have been
done. During that time in this sec
ton it was no uncommon sight to see
on the ponds and creeks merry parties
of youthful skaters, while at the same
places the farmers were busy cutting
and hauling q good quality of the
clearest ice.
In previous years November has
brought its cold waves, but none 80
lasting or intense. Waynesboro re-
ported q thermometer record Of g.
above zero, Staunton reported 70. while
at Trimble's Mill, near Swoope, the
mercury dropped to zero. Those of us
who remember will recall that about
the middle of November winters
storm of great fury was central in the
extreme Northwestern States amid the
Rocky Mountain districts. Snow fell
there to the depth of four feet, des-
trOying thousands of sheep and cattle
and blocking railway traffic for days.
This storm wave covered the north
portion of the Pacific States, and then
spread eastward as far as the New
England States, causing Immense
damage. When it came South. the
binding snow and the force of tho
wind was expended, but it has ever
since held that section in its icy en-
brace, affording low thermometer
reading the past weeks unprecedented
at this season Of the year.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-04
Death Of a Well Known Lady.

Mrs. Sarah J. Alexander, widow of
the late DR.. Cyrus Alexander, and sis
tor of the late John Howard McCue,
ESQ.,, one of the most prominent men
in Augusta county in his day, passed
away Thursday night, at 8:45 O'Clock
at her residence on Kalorama street.
Mrs. Alexandria was rs years OF age,
and had lived in this county nearly all
of her long life. Her husband preced-
ed her to the grave number Of years
ago. The deceased il survived by two
sons, both of whom reside in this city.
They are Messrs. j. Holcomb Alexan-
der, the well-known route agent of
Adams Express company, and Edward
q retired merchant. The
funeral took place Friday morning
at II O'Clock from the residence.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-04
To Hang January Is.

Saturday Judge Chalkley of the
county court passed sentence on the
N. & w. train wreckers who had pre-
viously be convicted in that court. Ac.
cording to the finding OF the jury john
Kennedy was sentenced to be hanged
on January 18th. James Bailey, found
guilty OF murder in the second degree.
to IS years in the penitentiary; and bis
mother, Ellen Bailey, as an accessory
before the fact, to 10 years in the peni-
Tertiary. While Judge Charley was
pronouncing sentence the prisoners
stood without apparent feeling. and
looked as il it were some one else and
not themselves who were to suffer for
the crime committed. 1t is stated that
an effort will be made to have Gov.
Montague commute the sentence OF
Kennedy, as the others escaped the
hangsman moose.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-04

Rose Coghlan will appear here soon
In THE Greatest Thing in the World"
under the direction OF Jules Murry,
who has surrounded her with a cast Of
players which are notable and aid
materially in placing Miss Coghlan in
the centre of the stage, since they make
by their splendid repression great
foil for Miss Coghlan, who has a parti-
cularly difficult part to play and re.
quires the most skillful and trained
actors in her support. The play is
handsomely mounted; the company is
large, and there is not a single member
of the support who is not capable Of
greater things than even he and she is
called upon to enact. Miss Coghlan's
superb art, magnificent dressing and
ability have every oppOr-
tunity for display in the part OF Vir-
glnia Bryant.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-04

Everything in Columbia seems to
be on the increase except her territory.
The size of her army has in a night
been lifted from 100, 900 to 500, 900. and
the number of wheels in her head is
rapidly multiplying. Her anger Is
waxing, and her groaning in spirit is
as the rushing of many waters. She
is in travail, and her sorrow is very
great. Her sorrow consumes her be
cause she cannot avenge herself On
her enemy. She is shut up as in a
prison house and her enemy standeth
afar off and taunteth her. Her soul
Is torn with anguish. Solomon hath
said: 1.-The poor is hated even of his
own neighbor, but the rich hath many
friends" To be poor is to be scorned,
to beg is to be despised. Colombia
feels the force of this and hence her
grief. Yet they who have despoiled
her ought to rememb Der that Solomon
hath also said: BETTER is a dry
morsel and quietness herewith, than
house full of sacrifices with strife. {"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-04

IAIOMEN'S WATCHES.-The fact
that the average woman's watch
don't 60 has almost passed into proverb
and the reason isn't hard to find. 1t is
the simplest matter in the world to
make a watch that looks like a bargain
and sell it for $4.97, but it won't keep
time. Bargain watches are not bar.
gains. But see our watches and prices.
n. L. Lang.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-04

There Is more Catarrh in this section
Of the country than all other diseases put
together, and until the last few years
was supposed to be incurable. For a
great many years doctors pronounced it
local disease. and prescribed local REM
edies. and by constantly failing to cure
with local treatment, pronounced it in
durable. Science has proven catarrh to
be constitutional disease, and there
fore requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by
f. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the
only constitutional cure on the market.
1t is taken internally in doses from 10
drops to teaspoonful. 1t acts directly
on the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. They offer one hundred dollars
for any case it fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials. Address,
F. }. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, O..
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-04
Teeth Extracted Without Pain.
Christmas Holiday Excursion Rates

On account Of the Christmas Holt
days the Southern Railway announces
the sale Of round trip tickets at very
low rates. Upon presentation and sur
render of certificates signed by super.
intendents, principals or presidents of
the various institutions, such tickets
will be sold to teachers and students
December 18th to 22nd, inclusive, final
limit returning January 9Th, 1904. To
the general public tickets will be sold
December 23rd. 24th. 25th. 30th, 31st,
1908, and January LIST, 1904. final limit
for return January 4th, 1904.
For further information call on or
write nearest Southern Railway ticket
agent. dec l St
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-04

estate Senator George A. Revercomb,
Of Allegheny county, will probably be
the Republican nominee for Congress
in the Tenth District" said Colonel
y. Brown Allen. of Staunton, in an
swer to a question whether nomina-
ton would probably be made. He
among others who might be
aspirants for the nomination. Colonel
James Lyons, Of Buckingham.-Times-
Dispatch.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-04
The Peruna Almanac In 100000
Homes.

The Peruna Lucky Day Almanac
has become a fixture in eight million
homes. They are to be obtained at
any first class druggists, free. Be sure
to inquire early. The 1904 Almanac 10
already published. and the supply will
soon be exhausted. Do not put it on.
Get one to-day.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-04

It looks now as if Alton B. Parker
of New York, would be the most avail
able man for the Democratic nominee
for President One reason at least
should have great weight, and that is
that he will not be compelled to send
In his daily batch of apologies.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-04
THE USELESS LETTER.


Mr.. Cleveland has written the fol
lowing letter to the editor of ths
Brooklyn Eagle, which was screaming
for his nomination by the next Ma
ti0nal Democratic convention. The
letter ia as follows:
Princeton. Nov. %, 1908.
My Dear Mr.. McKelway: l have
wanted for long time to say some
thing which / think should be said to
you before others.
You can never know how grateful
am for the manifestation of kindly
feeling toward me on the part of my
countrymen. which your initiative has
brought out. Your advocacy in the
Eagle of my nomination for the Pres
1dency came to me as great surprise:
and is has been seconded in such man
ner by Democratic sentiment that con.
ticting thoughts of gratitude and duty
have caused me to hesitate as to the
time and manner of a declaration on
my part concerning the subject-if
such declaration should seem neces-
sary or proper.
In the midst OF it all, and in full
view of every consideration presented
l have not for moment been able.
nor am l now able to open my mind to
the thought that in any circumstances
or upon any consideration, I should
ever again become the nominee of nv
party for the Presidency. My deter
mlnatlon not to DO so is unalterable
and conclusive.
This you, at least, ought to know
from me; and l should be glad if the
Eagle were made the medium of it's
conveyance to the public.
Very sincerely yours,
GROVER CLEVELAND.
st. Clair McKelway, LII. D.,
Brooklyn, n. Y.
The letter comes late. Not late be-
cause Mr.. Cleveland has waivered in
bis Intention and thus postponed the
utterance, but because the people had
long ago made the letter useless. They
had determined that he would never
be a nominee of the Democratic party
and thus rendered this letter utterly
superfuous.
Not since be played the part of Ben
ediet Arnold and deserted the party in
1895 has there been the slightest ne
cessity for any letter or other utter
ance from him on this subject. Tru
there were some who allowed their
noses to have the Cleveland ring in
serted, and were led about by him
whittier he listed. These same have
been believing for him more, or less.
and paving the earth more or less.
when there was nothing else particu-
lar to do. But their "Joss'', their
'High Muck Muck their s.Big
Ike" never had ally show for that
which he now writes he is unable to
accept. What pains us is that the !
of Ifs will now be greatly in
creased. We will hear SO many times
what would have happened-If-'
Cleveland had only run.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-04

Inasmuch as Porto Rico has been
given free trade with the United
States, there are none who can ex-
plain why the same privileges are not
awarded the Philippines, but they are
not,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-04
MEMS WATCHES.-Men do not, al

MEMS WATCHES.-Men do not, as
W. a rule, make the mistake of buy.
ing bargain watches, but they fire.
quently make equally costly mistakes.
Nine men out of every ten flatter them.
selves that they know a good watch
when they see it. They are careless
about the repute and responsibility Of
the firm they buy from, and live to re-
greet it. H. L. Lang, the leading
watch house.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-04

On the morning after the letter ap-
peared it is authoritativeIy stated that
Mr.. German got his head entirely
from under the covers, and looked all
about him with evident anxiety, and
with broader smile upon his sweet
but expressive lips.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-04

When Mr.. Roosevelt heard of that
unalterable decision of Mr.. Cleveland
he is said to have expressed himself as
dee-lighted.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-04

There Is one thing to be said OF the
Roosevelt administration since the
Panama incident, and that is, that 1t
il certainly gaining ground.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-04

And the Brooklyn Eagle swooped
down on Princeton and Selling the
"billet doux" in its talons, carried it
to its furnishing brood. Sweet morsel.
Great Eagle.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-04

The grafters had we'll nigh swept
away from Uncle Sam tall save hon.
or" Then came along Mr.. Roosevelt
and took that.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-04
Friday, December a.

It would be interesting to see my
party" lined up.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-04

sediment or set
ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton of the kid
neys; if it stains
your linen 1t is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire to
pass 1t or pain in
the back is also
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-04

The letter was written to an LII. ID.
by P, D. D , sometimes translated to
mean-Political Dead Duck.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-04

convincing proof that the kidneys and bad
der are out Of order.
What to Do.
There is comfort in the knowledge 81
often expressed, that DR.. Kilmer's swamp.
Root. the great kidney remedy fulfills every
wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the
back, kidneys, liver. bladder and every part
OF the urinary passage. 1t corrects inability
to hold water and scalding pain in passing
1t. or bad effects following use of LIQUOR.
wine or beer. and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity OF being compelled to. 90 often
during the day. and to get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
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realized. 1t stands the highest for its won
derful cures of the most distressing cases.
If you need medicine you should have the
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Don't make any mistake, but remember
he name, Swamp-R00t, Dr.. Kilmer's
aVump-Root, and the address, Binpham
ON, N. Y, on every bottle.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-04
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know Il.
How To Find Out,

Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let it stand twenty-four hours:
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-04

Important Notice. a ny oiae tsr as
sIst day of Decembtr, 1908, notice is here.
by given to all persons holding claims Of
any kind or description against me as
sheriff, administrator of estates committed
to me as sheriff, or, In my capacity, in any
and every way. as sheriff. are requested to
present such claims at once for settlement.
All persons indebted to me as sheriff for
fees, etc., will call and settle.
N. G. WATTS,
dec At Sheriff of Augusta County.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-12-04

Captain Oberlin Carter who was
convicted and sentenced to five years
Imprisonment for defrauding the gov
ernment, has served out his term and
Is again free man. He has told
reporter that he will now defend a
civil suit brought against him to re-
cover some OF Uncle Sans lost funds,
and that his honor is still unsullied.
We cannot exactly see how this latter
is, but there are many who have com.
mitted just such crimes as Capt.
Carter, whose honor Is unsullied, and
will remain so at least until after the
next presidential election.