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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30
At the
Lowest Prices

that such a thing can be sold for.
Handsome styles, highest qualities
and reasonable costs are what you
will find here. Suppose you look
through our stock the next time you
buy chair, lounge or household
of furniture%You will say that your
time was we'll spent. Always well
come to come and look.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30
PLANNING ERECTION
OF BUSINESS BLOCK

j. +. Montrose, of Peoria, is in the
city. and he and his partner, Charles
McHugh, are considering plans for
the erection of their proposed bust
ness block on the property they have
acquired south of the Harper hotel.
They hope to be able 10 arrive at
something definite on this head very
shortly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30

The best pill meath the stars and
stripes;
1t cleanses the system and never
gripes.
Little Early Risers of worldly re-
pute-
Ask for DeWitt's and take no sub
stitute.
small pill, easy to buy, easy to
take and easy to act, but never fail
ing in results. DeWitt's Little Early
Risers arouse the secretions and act
as tonic to the liver, curing perma-
nently.
Harper House pharmacy; A. J,
Riess drug store, corner Seventh ave
nue. and Twenty seventh street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30

Funeral services over the remains
of Miss Amelia Mulac< were held at
2 o'clock Saturday afternoon from
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. IL. ,Ior-
dan. 1925 Fourth avenue. Rev. ID. l..
McNary conducted the services and
interment was made at Chippiannocll
cemetery. The pallbearers were c. f.
Bryan, Joseph Scherer, Ferdinand
Vogel. John Kaiser and August Lamp,
of this city, and Mr.. Alexander, of
Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30
Licensed to Wed.

John Mey .........-.-..-... ~
Mrs. Minnie Shallow Ruhser. Moline
Justin Washburu .......... .ElillSdale
Miss Lottie Mcconnell 49,. Hillsdale
Hiram A. Clevenstine -. Rock Island
Miss Nellie Newell Dibbern. Sears
Joel V. Collier .....--.... Rock Island
Miss Winifred Crouch ... Sears
Andrew Johnson .......... Rockford
Miss Dora johnson Rockford
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30
OBITUARY RECORD.

Mr.. and Mrs. f. c. Hart yesterday
attended the funeral of a sister of
Mrs. Hart, who died at her home in
Atkinson, Henry county. This is the
second bereavement the family has
suffered recently, the mother passing
away while on Il trip to the south
west for the benefit of her health on
ly a few weeks ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30

La grippe coughs yield quickly to
the wonderful curative qualities of
Foley's Honey and Tar. There is
nothing else 'just as good" All drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Last Administration of William
McConochie as Mayor
Was Notable.
CREATED DEMAND FOR REFORM
Public is to Say Whether Same Con.
ditions Shall Again
Prevail.

When the term of William McCon-
ochie as mayor of Rock Island eXpir-
ed two years ago the regulation of
its licensed and unlicensed vice mad
become more lax than ever before in
its history. Little effort had been
made to regulate saloons from the
beginning of his administration and
when near its close he developed that
everlasting desire to be lit" once
more the favor of the saloon element
was courted to such an extent that
the better class of saloonkeepers
themselves were far from pleased,
the members of The republican party
were disgusted and in the reaction
that followed Mr. McConochie's hope
for denomination was ignominiously
blasted.
First Reform Campaign.
The people demanded reform and
for the first time in the city's history
a municipal campaign was Inaugural
ted with saloon regulation as the is
sue. The democrats took an open
stand for the betterment of condi-
tions and even b. F. Knox, the pres
ent mayor, who was elevated by Nc
COnochie's downfall in his party,
conceded that the conditions then
prevailing were intolerable and feel
ing the force of public sentiment he
FASTENED to adopt the same platform.
At that time there were few people
who believed that McConochie could
ever by any possibility again be the
republican party's nominee for may
or. The very thought of his
filing the office was unpleasant and
it was deemed suicidal for the party
to hoist him for the office.
Same Old Conditions.
Yet today McConochie stands be-
fore the voters on the republican
ticket and invites the support of the
people for election as mayor under
precisely the same conditions as he
has always stood, with his old lieu
tenant, Phil Miller, working night and
day for him and certain in the event
of his success to again become the
head of the police department.
Under the circumstances it would
seem scarcely probable that the class
of voters who have the city's welfare
Mt heart and who desire to see the
laws properly enforced will rally to
the McConochie banner in sufficient
numbers to bear it to victory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-30

y Nincoming season never brought
"A us so much splendid furniture
as our present stock displays. We
have been gradually raising our
standard of quality until we can
truthfu11y say that the best things
from the furniture world may be
found here. We believe that buying
trashy furniture is the most expen-
sive investment one can make. So
we aim to sell honest furniture ~
Furniture that will wear and hold to-
gether.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-19
seeing with On. Eye.

4 great many, perhaps the majority
Of otherwise well Informed people be
lleve that they see the same with one
eye ms with both eyes. That this Is moi
the case one can easily convince him
self by the following simple expert
ment: Cover one OF the eyes with a
hand or n bandage and let the expert
menter attempt TO snuff out a candle
suddenly placed within few feet OF
him. He will almost invariably miss
the flame, either ovcrreaching. under
reaching or putting the fingers too far
to the right or left OF the flame. with
both eyes normal and open the accom-
mediation for distance and direction Il
instantaneous.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-19
The Doctor Knew Rest.

A PENNSYLVANIA farmer named Hans
was subject to some kind OF tits which
rendered him totally unconscious for
hours at a time and on several coca
sions convinced his good wife that she
was a widow. II was pretty generally
known that she was by no means
averse 10 the widowed state. for she
and the doughty Hans did not live In
peace and amity.
One day Hans was stricken as usual.
The good wife applied the usual RENE
dies, but this time they failed 10 revive
the unconscious man. A doctor was
called, and after thorough exnmina'
ton he shook his head and said sol
EMMY:
dot iss zu bed Hiss ISIS todt dead"
The widow pretended 10 be overcome
with grief, and, leaning over the pros
trate form OF her husband. she walled
ooh. mein Hans iss todt! Mein Hans
iss todtr'
But Hans. reviving suddenly. eK'
claimed:
"Nein. nein. Ich ben nit todtv'
Hans" said his wife reproyingly
''lie still. Der doctor knows best"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-19
CHINESE MADE TO LEAVE.
Al the Points Of Revolvers They Were
Driven From a Nevada City.

Tonopah. New. sept. iS.-Twelve or
fifteen men invaded Chinatown. and
at the point % revolyers compelled r.
number Of Chinese to leave town at
once Several who did not comply
were beaten, dragged to the outskirts
Of the town and told to take the road
20 Sodaville Later all but one CHI
nese returned TO town and Informed the
police. They said that Ping Ting. sew
enty-three years OF age. proprietor Of
a wash house. was one of the victims.
and they believed he had persisted on
the road. Searching parties were sent
out and found his mutllated body three
miles west 81 Tonopah,
The Chinese were robbed of several
hundred dollars before being run out N
town. Eighteen men, mostly cooks
and walters. have been arrested and
are now IN Jail Among the number
Is \ Randel, president OF a labor
union 4 meeting Of citizens Of To-
nopsh was held. at which 1000 per
sons were present, and resolutions
were adopted denouncing the action ~
Tho mob
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-19
ANOTHER STORM.
New York City and Vicinity Expert.
eneed Severe Wind ThursdaY.

GUCtQ OgNCFc WiNu lnuFhQa1s
New York. Sept ls-Following
Wednesdays hurricane came another
severe storm Thursday. In New York
City the gale blew at the rate sixty
seven miles an hour. which was strong
er than Wednesdays gale The dam
age was not 50 widespread. however,
because the storm did not last so long.
Fishing schooners that arrived brought
tales OF disasters from all along the
coast. At least half dozen men were
drowned from these boats.
During the height OF the storm one OF
the United states cruiser Chicago's
launches. carrying the paymaster. ar
engineer and four men put of from
shore az Tompkinsvllle. Staten Island
Out In the stream the launch was
swanmped and all the men went over.
board. The paymaster had with him d
satohel containing $4,000. but according
90 the regulations Il was attached "a
n buoy. The light house tender Daisy
saved the men when they were almos,
exhausted. and boats crew sent out
from the Chicago went In search Of the
money. which, after a long search was
found.
In New York City the subway was
flooded. Many of the workmen were
injured and several OF them received
serious shocks from electric currents
Several persons were burned by cleo
triclty.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-19

The question ms 70 why all foam n
white Is not an easy one to under
stand, but the fact Is that foam Is al
ways white. whatever may be the color
OF the beverage itself. The froth pro
duced on a bottle OF the blacklist Ink
is white and would be perfectly so
were Il not tlnged 10 n certain extent
by particles of the liquid which the
bubbles hold In mechanical suspension.
As 10 the cause Of this wilderness. Il IL
sufficient TO say that Il IL due TO tho
large number OF rejecting surfaces
formed by the foam. for Il Is these sur
faces which, by rejecting the light.
produce upon our eyes the impression
OF white.
IL we remember that all bodies owe
their colors to the rays OF light. which
they cannot absorb, and all bodies
which reflect all the light they receive.
without absorbing any. appear perfect
" white. we shall be prepared to under
stand how the multitude OF rejecting
surfaces formed by the foam. and
which do not absorb any light, must
necessarily give the froth white ap-
pearance. II Il for the same reason
that any very fine powder appears
white, even the blacklist marble, when
ground TO dust. losing every trace OF its
original color.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-19
singing CattIe TO slsep.

A curious instance OF the power or
music comes from the western ranches,
where the cowboys have learned that
they can sing cattle to sleep. At bed
ding time" a rider will ride TO the
front Of herd. stop IL. and then he VIII
ride rapidly around and around IL TIL
the cattle are herded close together
lie usually sings or whistles while be
il doing this. and presently one OF the
herd lies down. 20 be followed In quick
succession by the others, till In ter
minutes herd OF 500 may be all down
The cowboy now rides slowly around
them. stopping occasionally II he de
slrcs TO. and whistlng or singing. as h'
likes. But should the herd get mp OF
become excited in the night he rides
around rapidly and sings until they ar
quiet.-New York Tribune.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-19
SbUlLp oEpors.
Houston Contractor Secures . Cerds
Amount Of Railroad Work.


Austin. Sept. is.-General Manager
Baker OF the Trinity and Brazos Val
ley railroad awarded the contract for
building series OF freight and passen-
ger depots from Mexia to cleburne TO
J. T. Taylor. contractor OF Houston.
The depots will be along entirely orig
inal lines and will cost approximately
100000. Work Is 10 commence imme-
diately. Those at Hillsboro and Gle
burne viii cost $4,000 each.
The first frost OF the season fell FRI
day morning. II is believed that II did
some damage 10 crops. II was quite
heavy and fell all over Travis county.
A vigorous sanitary campaign VIII
be waged In Austin as the result OF the
communication issued by State Health
Onicer Tabor. The city council will act
in conjunction with county and city
health authorities.
The attorney general filed suit In the
district court on behalf OF the state
against Estelle Carwell ct nj. OF New
York TO recover ten sections OF public
lands situated In Crockett county.
Comptroller issued $4,000 Hays eouny
road and bridge bonds.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-19
washing "A sweater.

Sometimes a sweater that has been
sent out to be Numbered will come back
distorted in shape. Often II II the
sleeves. which will be abbreviated to
nothing or stretched 10 almost twice
their natural length. In the latter case,
procure some thick boards. just the
length that you would have the sleeves.
Dip the sleeves into boiling water, push
n board into each so ms 90 stretch II
transvcrsely, then dry In the hot sun.
When dry. dip again In boiling water,
this time slightly sailed, and dry again
IN the sun on the boards.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-19
Too PATRIOTIC.
Or. Guitterer Does hot Think That
Panama Intends Seeding.


New York, Sept is.-General Jorge
Roa and Or. Rafno Roa and DIR. RAJ
fno Guitterez. both for many years
prominent In the politics of Colombia.
arrived here from Bogota. Despite a
decided reaction at the time they lef,
the capital. the canal treaty Is not like
~ 10 be approved. they say. General
Roa said there We're nj least five cam
didates for the presidency-Genera
Rafael Reyes. who. It has been devel'
oped here. can have n whenever M
cares for L.: Lorenzo Marroquin. sor
Of President Marroquln: General Joa
quin Velnz. General Pedro Nelospint
and Gonzales Valencia. AS TO the re-
ports that In the event the treaty d
not ratified the department OF Panama
will secede from the republic and or
ganize It's own national government
DR.. Gutierrez said Il think the people
OF Panama will abide by the decision
OF the majority. They are too patriot,
to sever themselves from the mother
government"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-19
], wv. Bats
REAL ESTATE
a G { Mt
ExWERXz XUlLIxInxE
Have 4. ONCE the only set OF Abstract Books OF
BiaEos County Land Titles,


About los acres located one mile
rom court house, % acres IN cultiva-
ton aud balance In pasture. Fenced
with 6wires. Price $4,000.
About Of and ono-quirter acres
aear scho3.hOuse IN southeast part
)f town. Snail .ow cottage, tonant
house ana we'll on premises. Price
s750.
Six room house and two lots Of
round located four blocks from
NRin street. Brick cistern on pre-
misses. Price $3.50.
One half Of a block near Allen
academy. Price 500 90.
About i3 acres of land on south
side of town, good new l-room house
with we'll, cistern and out-houses.
Price 1900. 81,
A.room house, with pantry, hall
and two galleries. Tub cistern, bor-
ed we'll. stable and garden. Locat-
ed 4 blocks from Courthouse. Rents
for 1900 per month. Price $4,000.
The Joe Il Reed home place; one"
quarter block OF ground aud q room
two-story frame dwelling $3.50.
one half block OF ground adloin'
ing the ID & DeMaret place Price
$500
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-19
,,TTv6 iET'T
dial Statement Made by a
Brother Of C0ckrilI.
TOLD In COURTROOM.
He Said That the Mother Of De-
PENDANT Stated 10 Him Her Son
Was willing 10 Make
Pull Confession.i

cynthiana. Ky. Sept. is.-n the
trial OF Curtis Je,t for the alleged as
sassination OF James Cockrill at jack
son forty witnesses for the prosecution
were called Thursday morning ana
thirty eight answered. Among those
absent were ID. u. Redwine, Judge OF
the Breathit circuit court The de-
Tense made a motion and hled defend
ants affidavlts to set aside the swear.
ing the Jury and continue the case on
account OF the absence OF many wit
nesses. The motion was overruled and
the defense was given an hours time
20 prepare an affidavit as to what the
absent witnesses would testify 10.
Thomas cockrill. prosecuting witt
ness In te case against Jett for killing
his brother. made a sensational state.
ment In the afternoon. Cockrlll stat
ed that Curtis Jetts mother had Just
appealed TO him because the friends OF
her son In former trials were now de-
sorting him. Cockrill says Jetts moth
er says her son will tell all II he Is
spared from the galows. Cockrill says
he told her the case was now beyond
his control. and then he learned that
Jett was with difficulty prevented from
making a confession involving promi-
nent people. and that he had said he
would confess all before he would
stand trial In the pending case. and
that the only chance now OF preventing
a confession was In continuance OF
the case.
Judge Osborne overruled the motion,
for continuance. and the state begar
| Its evidence.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-19
Burned in EMsy.

Lacrosse. Wis. Sept. iS.-Thursday
night large crowd Of students OF the
local high school gathered on the
campus and burned In eflgy Principal
Hemingway because some OF their
number had been refused permission 20
play on the school football team this
season Their scholarship ala not come
up To the required standard.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-19
Continued For Canada.

London. Sept. lS.-At Thursdays ses-
sion 81 the Alaskan boundary commits
sion Attorney General Finlay continued
In behalf OF Canada the discussion OF
the proper location OF the Portland
channel. The attorney generals argu-
ment will not be completed before Sept
q. David 4. Watson Of Pittsburg will
open for the American side Sept. p.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-19
IRRIGATION CONGRESS.
Committee on Resolutions Presented
Names Of Officers Decided On.

ogden. Utah. sept iS.-The com-
mitle' ON nominations Of the National
Irrigation Congress named the follow
ing ss officers
President W. A. clark, Montana.
First Vice Presidcut-W. l. Short
lln Utah.
Second Vice PrcsIdcnt-W. G.. john
stOu. Denver.
Third Vice Presldent-John Hall
Texas
serroHry-H. -. Mlxon. Reno. New
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-19
Wors, Flood in Years.

Lacrosse. wis. Sept. is.-The worst
nood experienced In this portion OF the
Mississippi valley for years Is submerg-
ing thousands Of acres OF farm lands
along the river. sweeping away stacks
Of hay and grain. drowning live stock
in the fields and donig inestimable dam
agc
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-19
The "Grnin OF Truth"

"pn, what's grain Of truthf
ut Is generally the thing that keeps
oil the women IN the nclghborhood say
ing: Well, | declare" I never would
have thought &C." You don't sayg Il
never did believe she was as innocent
ms she tried TO make out" ana I feel
so sorry FOR her childrenr Chicago
Record. Herald.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-19

EDO you know" she said. the
Browns have a skeleton In the closetl'
"Oh, no" he replied carelessly.
"But I'm sure Of a." she insisted.
"And I'm Just ms sure you're wrong,
he returned. The comments I've heard
are enough to prove that that skeleton
OF theirs isn't In the closet at all; ia
wandering all over the neighborhood.'
Chicago Post
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-19
Two Still Missinn.

New York sept. ls.-The Gypsy Girl.
one 81 the missing fishing fchooners %
Fulton market, came into port Al
though the smallest vessel In the fleet.
she went through the storm Of Wedncs
day without damage. Two others the
Elite Peterson. with a crew o. twenty
one. and Emily Wright. with seventeen.
have not been reported.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-19
Dashed Over Embankm.n,.

ST. Johnsbury. W., sept is.-An au-
tomobile speeding az atty miles an
hour IT the Caledonian county fair
dashed over an embankment fifteen
feet hiEh causing the death Of Hebert
Lsmphre. Dr. John NJ. Allen, who was
operating the machine, was severely
injured and another man named Frer
Gsrrick WAS hurt
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-19
lust sn,ea From starvation.

When In 1891 Miss Balfour was visit
ing the west OF Ireland and studying
the condition OF the people she asked
one OF them how they we're getting on
in particular village. "Arrah, miss,
sure aud II II wasn't for tho famine
we'd be shtarvingg- John Bull
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-19
Or. MOORE DEAD.
Noted Divine Passes Away Suddenly
al His Home In Sherman,

Sherman. Tex. Sept. ls.-Rev. John
s. Moore. pastor OF the First Presby.
terrain church for nearly twenty five
years. died suddenly Thursday. Or
Moore was a native Of Mississippi, and
OF Scotch Irish parentage. He was a
gallant Confederate soldier, and was
wounded at the battle Of Seven Pines
As a divine he was one OF the foremost
OF his chnrCh.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-19
Rsshid Bsy's New Job.

Constantinople Sept iS.-Halil Pa
she. formerly vail OF Brusis Asia Mi
nsr, has been appointed vail OF Beirut.
Rsshid Bey who was reisoved from
Beirut as the result Of Uhted states
Minister Leishmau's representations.
has been appointed vail OF Brusia-
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-19
Was Not Severe.

Kansas city. sept is-weather con-
dltions throughout Kansas and west
ern Missouri Thursday night were much
the same as on the previous night. Frost
occurred M several points. but not Sc
we're enough to Kill
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-19
Corn Believed Injured.

Chicago. Sept tS-At : o'clock Fri
morning heavy frost prevailed here
and In northern Illinois. The local tenn
peraturc was forty-one degrees. Con-
siderable damage r. believed to have
been done corn.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-19
mARsToN ARRIVED.
President OF Texas and Pacific Coal
Company Goes TO Thurber.

Fort Worth. Sept is-Edgar Marston.
president OF the Texas and Pacific Coal
company. arrived from New York by
special car. He. General Manager Cor
don and Sales Agent Goetz left at once
for Thurber II is said these officials
will endeavor to adjust the troubles
and resume operations.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-19
Two side. OF a Case.

slowpay Doctor, suppose you can
recommend your tailor TO mel
Doctor Certainly, but you will have
10 get some one else TO recommend you
20 my tailor. Medical Brief.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-19
Refre.hina sIeep.

Chicago, SEPT is-SIr Thomas LIP
ton enjoyed a refreshing sleep Thurs
day night and his friends are greatly
pleased with his condition.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-19
No Eros, rhur,day Ninh,.

ST. Louis. Sept ls.-No frost was re-
ported by the weather bureau here
Thursday night, although the weather
was cold
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-19
Corn So Far Safe.

Topeka. Kan. Sept is.-This section
had no frost on Thursday night Corn
so Gar IL safe.