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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-13

Erie, Pa, Aug. Is. The Silver
Spray, fishing boat owned here, came
into port in badly shattered condi-
ton due to an encounter in mid-lake
about noon with the Canadian rev.
enue cutter Petrol. Tile Canadian au-
thoritieS have had trouble for years
with United States fishermen who
the Petrol is kept constantly on the
lookout for them. About noon she
came upon the Silver Spray on the
Canadian side of the lake, and at once
ordered Captain Chris Chau to stop.
The Petrol is strong steel craft, and
it is said attempted to ram the Unit
ed States boat before she could COM
ply with the formers order. Captain
Chau, remembering the fate of sever
al other boats from this side which
had been captured and cOntiscated, two
from Erie only last season, decided
to try to escape, and started ahead at
full speed.
Petrol Riddles the Silver Spray.
The captain of the Petrol, when he
saw that the Silver Spray was trying
to get away, opened fire with all the
guns he had on board. and before he
ceased firing some twenty shots had
struck her. OnepaSSed through the fun
mel into the pilot house, in which Chau
stood ut the wheel. and two more
struck the pilot house, one of which
came within few inches of him, scat
tering myriad of splinters around his
head. The fact that no one was killed
is simply miraculous. as two shots
entered the water closet. two the cab
in. two the roof, three the afterhur-
ricane deck and the others various
parts of the boat.
Chau's Luck Stands by Him.
The chase was kept up for some lit
tie time, and Captain Chau was near
ly in despair. as his cold water pump
refused to work and he was also afraid
that his boat might be struck below
the waterline and sunk. He was lucky,
however, to get across thedividing line,
and the Petrol gave up the pursuit.
The Silver Spray is a dOubledecker,
and was for twelve years in service at
Buffalo as Il pleasure steamer. Cap
tain Chau will report the affair to the
state department at Washington, as
he says he was only looking for some
of his nets which had drifted from this
side toward the Canadian shore.
large number of United States fishing
tugs have been confiscated by the Can
adian government, one. however, be-
longing at Dunkirk, was a few day ago
returned through the efforts of Secre-
tary of State Hay.
Nothing Saying at Washington.
Washington, Aug. 13.-Up to q
late hour the state department had
received no advices regarding the fir
ing on the Silver Spray. Acting Secre-
tary of State LoCmis, in the absence
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-13
MORE TROUBLE FOR
BLOOD BOUGHTTHRONE
Servian Minister Resigns Over the
Monarch Murder
Affair.

Vienna. Aug. 13.-The Servian min
istry has resigned IN consequence OF
differences in personal relations be-
tween the army officers over the as
sassination of King Alexander and
Queen Draga.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-13
TOWN OF BLUE GRASS
SUFFERS FIRE LOSS

The town of Blue Grass, northwest
of Davenport, in Scott county, suffer
ed severely from fire last night, the
loss probably exceeding $1,000. Ihe
the town hall, and is supposed TO have
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-13
HOUSE OF LORDS AGREE
TO IRISH LAND BILL

London, Aug. -13.-The house of
lords today agreed to the Irish land
bill in the form finally approved by
the house of commons. The measure
now only awaits the royal assent to
become a law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-13
Crops Destroyed.

The southern portion of the island
is completely denuded of crops. The
rivers are Hooded and men were car
ried out with them to the sea and
drowned. Considering damage to prop
erty during the hurricane the loss of
life was comparatively small. though
the present estimate now is the list
will reach 80. Hundreds of persons
are injured. The property loss is es-
timated at S10,OOO.OOO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-13
EARTHQUAKE IN BRAZIL
CAUSES SEVERAL DEATHS

Beunos Ayres. Aug. 13.-An earth
quake at Menzona Wednesday de-
stroyed a number of houses, killed
five persons and injured many.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-13
IN WAKE OF STORM
Hurricane Devastation of the
Island Of Jamaica is
Great.
FEARS OF HEAVY LOSS OF LIFE
Many Houses Demolished and Crops
Are Completely De-
strOyed.

Kingston, Jamaica, Aug. 13.-The
effects of the hurricane are greater
than was at first believed Port An
tonia, on the north coast, is com
pletely overwhelmed. Only six houses
are left standing there. The United
Fruit company'S wharves. office, hotel
and plantations are utterly demolish-
ed. Five of the the company's steam
ers were driven ashore, but are lying
in easy positions. Port Maria, also on
the north coast, suffered similarly.
The coast is Strewn with the wreck
age of local storage vessels.
1t is feared loss of life has been
heavy, so fatalities having already
been reported, principally among the
seamen.
The entire eastern end of the island
has been devastated. Villages are
wiped out and public buildings and
churches demolished. Thousands of
peasantry are rendered homeless and
destitute. The destruction of banana
plantations is complete and fruit
trade is paralyzed for the next year.
Hundreds OF prosperous fruit grow
erS have been brought to bankruptcy
ana rum.
The western end of the island has
also suffered considerably. The new
banana plantations planted there
were partly destroyed and orange and
coffee crops were also injured.
Steamer Driven Ashore.
The Norwegian steamer Salvatore
Di Giorgy was driven ashore at An
notta Bay and lies in Il dangerous po-
sition. Several strong vessels were
wrecked on the north side. il is still
stormy and threatening and there are
fears that there may be renewal of
the storm. Torrential rains have in
creased the misery Of the poor and
homeless. Thousands of houses in
Kingston were damaged, wharves bat
tered and several coasting vessels
sunk in the harbor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-13

seriously indiSpOseU at Hatfield
house. He is greatly exhausted and
physicians are in attendance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-13
IR0NDEQUOlT WIN NNER |
OF CANADIAN CUP
Defeats Strathcona In the Fifth
OF the Race
Series.

Toronto, Aug. 13-The Irondequoft
wins the Canada's cup by defeating
the Strathcona in the fifth race by
one minute.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-13
Nothing Saying at Washington.

Washington, Aug. 13.-Up to n
late hour the state department had
received no advices regarding the fir
ing on the Silver Spray. Acting Secre-
tary of State LoOmis, in the absence
of any report from Capttin Chau on
the subject, declined to make any
statement concerning the international
aspect of the case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-13
Also Wants Republican Unity.

In general way his ideas have been
presented in some of his speeches dur
ing recent months. Along the lines
indicated the conference proceeded. 1t
is said to be unlikely that any definite
information concerning the work of the
subcommittee already accomplished
will be given to the public at this
time.
The Lamar register., 1903-02-18

ing and q committee Of three was
appointed as business managers. A
band is to be organized, q band
stand erected in the park. Those
appointed managers were j. H.
Childs, g. H. Thomas and J. P.
Pinkham. The commencement is
good just keep pushing and We will
have band.
A meeting Of the business men OF
Amity was csslled Tuesday, for the
purpose Of organizing republican
club. A committee OF three was Sc.
lected to help in the organization,
and were to hold Office until now of
fcers were elected. The committee
selected was, j. H. Newman, G. II.
Thomas, and J. P. Pinkham. All
republicans are requested to join with
The Lamar register., 1903-02-18

attendance from both counties. A
great many questions OF importance
to stockmen we're discussed especial.
ly the question Of the best method
Of stamping out the mango. The old
officers of the association were unaD
imously re elected for the ensuing
year. Mosby A. Lee was recon-
mended for reappointment as in
spector. A. N. Parrish was recon.
mended to Governor Peabody for
appointment as member Of tho state
stock inspection board, and W. II.
Stone, j. l. Mayfeld and w. A.
Towers as round up commissioners
for di, trict No. one.
The following is list OF the dele
gates selected to attend the state as
sociation at Denver on February 20
to 2S:
NJ. H. Murray, NJ J. McMillin,
Ed. H Sherlock, p. L. Herring, j.
r. Sullivan, J. J. Cooper, W. j.
Adams, w. o. Cox, j. L. May field,
A. N Parrish, W. H. Stone, j. r.
Smith, Harry Crittenden, W. A. Tow
ers, Richard Klett, g. L. Mcpherson,
G. b. Thomau, j. Scott Robertson
and W. W. Reynolds.
j. B. Lynch, the live stock agent
The Lamar register., 1903-02-18
The cantaIoup pe Assoc IatIon.

E. R. Nichols, Of Chicago, and his
Prowers county representative Aug
F. Buck, of Granada, met with the
local csntaloupe growers Monday
and succeeded in closing contract
for the product of the Lamar asso.
citation on terms which we believe
will prove very advantageous to the
growers. Mr.. Nichols just entered
the business of selling cantaloupes
last year, but has an unexcelled
record OF over 80 years in the com
mission business at Chicago, and
made record for square dealing and
good results in this valley last year
which will more than treble his bus
mess the coming season.
The contract calls for making the
sales as far as possible F. o. B. La
mar, policy first adopted by Mr..
Nichols, and he is to receive 10
per cent commission on these prices,
thus saving the growers paying com
missions on freight charges and Civ
ing them u per cent reduction in
the charges. The inspector is to
appointed by E. r. Nickols & Co.,
but must be satisfactory to the local
ASSOCIATION, and in many other ways
the contract is more satisfactory than
the one of last year.
The meeting developed a very
harmonious feeling among our grow
ers and it is hoped that the acreage
of last year will be largely increased.
Even under the adverse circumstance
es which attended our association
last year several of the growers, who
procured the best Of seed and care
fully looked after the crop, proved
that there is more money in canta-
loupes than any other farm product.
There is no reason why the Lamar
association should not have 500 acres
subscribed and the returns from that
acreage wonld exceed the amount
paid our farmers last year for sugar
beets. The market for cantaloupes
in the east is unlimited and it looks
as if some of our farmers have been
sleeping.
The Lamar register., 1903-02-18
Directors Meetings.

The directors of the Fort Lyon
Canal Co. met on Tuesday in Sec.
Kreybill's Office and allowed the bills
for the current expense of the per
vious month. @. w. Burke resigned
his position as director, and H. l..
Lubers was appointed to fill the va
cancy. Porter J. Preston was elect
ed superintendent and q. W. Burke
asst. sup't. A resolution was adopt
ed authorizing the board to borrow
$4,000 to be used for widening and
betterment Of the canal east of Gage
by. Preliminary arrangements we're
made for the development of the
King Reservoir, independent Of the
Great Plains Co. The proposition
of the Colo. Telephone Co. to furnish
telephone service for the Canal Co.,
was laid over until next meeting. A
new by law was adopted imposing a
fine of 500 ON any person interfer.
ing with or breaking open a head
gate. Arrangements were made for
constructing a drift fence to keep
the drift out Of the headgate during
high water. The sum of 81, 600 was
appropriated to construct a t.off
at Gageby. Attorney Cast of Pueb-
10, was in consultation with the board
regarding the suit brought by the
farmers west of Horse creek for the
priority of the original 1914 feet cap
acity OF the cansl.-Las Animas
Leader.
The Lamar register., 1903-02-18
NEW ROAD.
Frisco cnars.r.d to Build to osnv.,

Guthrie, Okla, Feb. IA ter
ritorisl charter was granted today to
the Oklahoma City & Northwestern
Railroad company, with Oklahoma
City as the principal place of bust,
ness and with $15,0OO,0OO capital
stock.
The purpose is to construct line
$40 miles long, from Oklahoma City
to Denver, at total cost Of Sic, 900,
900.
The road passes through the coun-
ties of Oklahoma, Canadian, King
fisher, Blaine, Dewey, Woods and
Woodward in this territory.
1t is supposed to be q Frisco pro-
ject, as @. J. Jones, the president Of
the Frisco lines in Oklahoma, is at
tho head of this new corporation.
This is the new road building from
Oklahoma to Denver to give an out
nlet from the northwest to New Or
leans. It will cross the Arkansas
river some place in Prowers county
according to present surveys and it
is matter that should be looked
after by the citisens of Lamar. This
town is on the direct line Of the old
survey Of the Denver g. Gulf railroad,
whose charter in Colorado tho new
road expects to use, and as it is also
the leading town anywhere near the
route proposed by the road it should
be proposition easily handled.
The securing Of a cross railroad
would be of inestimsble value in
building up this county, and the
comments of the eastern press show
that great interest is being taken in
the route to be chosen by this now
branch Of the Frisco System.
The Lamar register., 1903-02-18
County Notes.
rFrom the Granada Times,

TFrom the Granada Times.1
Geo. T. Feast was down from La
mar, the first of the week, on his an
nual pilgrimage to the garden of
Prowers county.
W. H. Wad!eigh, of Springfield,
Illinois, was here last week, looking
npver the upexcelled lands in the Ky
ranch. Mr.. Wsdleigh was 80 favor.
ably impressed with tho ranch lands,
that he purchased two 40 acre tracts
The Lamar register., 1903-02-18
as we'll as the 26.aore tract from E.
8. Dsrrough. aa '-f

as we'll as the 2e.scre tract from E.
| 8. Dsrrough. aa '-#
The shipments from Granada are
steadily on the increase as are the
receipts at the depot. An indics'
ton: In 1900, the Santa Fe re
ceipts were, $28,811.13; In 1901,
$3S, ,38O.66; In 1902, $4e,651.17.
The KY ranch shipped from its sid
ing 500 oars Of stock, hay, etc.
These show what we arc doing and
the ever upward progress Of our in
dustries.
A meeting of the stockholders Of
the Bent County Town Co. was held
here, last Tuesday morning. This
is the first meeting since 1889, and
was made desirable by the rapid rise
in the value of property since the
location of a sugar factory has be.
come so much of q factor in our
progress. This company is the
original owner of about 200 lots in
town, of which title may now be
made absolutely clear.
An enthusiastic meeting Of The
Granada Melon Growers Associa
ton was held in the Town Hall, last
Saturday. The business Of last year
was thoroughly gone over and the
reports Of Secretary and Treasurer
presented which shows results high
ly pleasing to all concerned. The
growers have realized fine returns
for the crop and on account Of the
splendid results it was decided to
contract crop to the same people,
Lyon Bros. fl Co., Of New York aud
NJ. o. Coggins & Co., of Pittsburg.
whose efforts, last year, obtained the
good returns.
tFrom the Amity sentinsll
Mr.. A. H Scott, Of Gatesville,
Te1as, purchased some land about 8
miles north west Of here and will
make it his home. Mrs. Scott and
her two sons arrived here last Sun
day. Mr.. Scott came through with
. csr of household goods, farm i'm
plements and horses, the car arrived
here Tuesd ay night.
The bsnel proposition was discuss
cd at the Ia st Commercial Club meet
The Lamar register., 1903-02-18
Stock Association.

The regular annual meeting Of the
Bent and Prowers County CATTLE and
Horse Growers Arsociation was held
at Las Animss Monday with . large
The Lamar register., 1903-02-18
Notice Of Public Sale.

Notice is hereby given that I will offer
for sale to the highest and best bidder
for cash the following described property
to wit: brown mare about years old;
bay mare about years old; bay pony
horse 8 years old, and one saddle, on the
2lst day Of Feb. A. d. 1903, at o'clock
Z. NJ. G. d. BALDWIN,
Auctioneer.
The Lamar register., 1903-02-18
(From the Amity sentinslI

The bsnel proposition was discuss.
I'd at the Ia st Comn,seoisl Club meet
The Meeker herald., 1903-03-28
THE POPULAR cARNArioN.
Brought From Italy to England Three
Hundred Years Ago.

The original carnation was i've
petaled bloom native In the south of
Italy. 1t was imported into England
about the time OF the Norman Con-
quest. As early as 1919 horticultural
works gave minute directions for the
cultivation Of the flowers in winter.
The carnation industry has risen to
considerable importance during the
last ten years. according to Town and
Country. AS 2.5O0.00O of young carna-
ton plants are sold each year and
florists produce an equal amount.
grown by themselves. which are not
sold, the entire production OF young
carnation plants approximate 100000
and upward year. These plants are
grown under glass during the winter
time for cut flower purposes, produc-
ing an annual average Of more than
100, 100000 blooms. What becomes Of
this enormous number Of flowers is
somewhat of a mystery. They are put
to innumerable uses.
The Meeker herald., 1903-03-28
The Conquest Of Arid America:

is the title Of one Of the most fascin-
ating books ever written about tho
wonderful development and boundless
resources Of the West. 1t is just such
a book as every western man ought to
read himself and then send to his
friends in the East. Recognizing its
value. permission was obtained from
the author and his publishers to re-
print several of its most striking chap
tiers. such as 1.-THE Blessing OF Aridi-
ty." 1.-The New Colorado" etc. This
fifty-page pamphlet. with other liter
ature about the Sunny San Luis VAL
ley, will be sent free to any address
upon receipt of four cents in stamps to
cover postage ZEPH. CHAS. FELT.
GIG Majestic Building. Denver. Colo.
The Meeker herald., 1903-03-28
DISGUISED CATARRH.
Sthy nu Weakening WomenMany Thousand Women Suffer


There are 4 multitude OF women. es-
pocially housewives. and all other women
obliged to be on their feet constantly. who
are wretched beyond description. simply
because their strength and vitality is sapped
away by catarrhal discharges from the
pelvic organs. These women get up in
the morning tired. drag themselves through
their daily duties tired, only to go to bed
Ut night as tired as before.
Mrs. Ev. Bartho, 13s East 13th street
y. y. City, n. Y, writss'-''I suffered for
three years with what is generally known
1eucorrhea. in connection with ulceratioh OF the
womb. The doctors advocated an operation which
I dreaded very much, and strongly objected to go
under it, Reading Of the value OF Peruna, thought
It best to give this well known remedy trial SO
bought three bottles OF it at once Now ! am a
changed woman. Peruna cured me; it took nine
bottles. but felt SO much improved kept taking
it. rs dreaded operation much. ! am to-day
In perfect health. and have not felt well for
fifteen yearx."-Mrs. Eva Bartho.
The Meeker herald., 1903-03-28
American Snakes.

OF the 1865 kinds of snakes found in
the United States but twenty are VEN
omous. They are the copperhead and
water moccasin. which are closely re-
lated; the coral snakes OF the South
west and the two species of sistrurus
and the fifteen species Of rattlesnakes.
The most dangerous Of them, the wa
ter moccasin is not seen north Of Ten.
NeSsee,
The Meeker herald., 1903-03-28

mothcr aray's Sweet fowders for Children.
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
In the Children's Home in New York, cure
Constipation, Feverishness, Bad Stomach,
Testhing Disorders, move and regulate the
Bowels and Destroy Worms. Over 81, 600 tes-
timonials. At all druggists, 25c. Sample
FREE, Address A. 8. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The Meeker herald., 1903-03-28
Municipalities In Business.

A British parliamentary paper just
issued shows that 299 of tho 2iI mu-
inequalities in England, not including
London, carry on business enterprises
of some SORT. The total capital invest
ed is over $1,000 100000, and the net
profit, after paying all working ex-
penses. interest charges and SO on
amounts to 1881. 405.
The Meeker herald., 1903-03-28

Mrs. F. Wright, Of Oelweln,
Iowa, Is another one of the
million women who have been
restored to health by Lydia e.
Pinkhan's Vegetable Compound.
A Young New York Lady Tells
Of Wonderful Cure:-
"My trouble was with the ovarics |;
am tall, and the doctor said grew
too fast for my strength. L suffered
dreadfully from inflammation and
doctored continually, but got no help.
] suffered from terrible dragging SEN
sations with the most awful pains low
down In the side and pains in the back,
and the most agonizing headaches
No one knows what endured. Often
/ was sick to the stomach, and every
little while would be too sick to go
to work, for three or four days; work
in large store, and suppose stand
ing on my feet all day made me worse.
"At the suggestion OF friend of
my mothers began to take Lydia
f, Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, and it is simply wonderful.
felt better after the first two or three
doses it seemed as though a weight
was taken OF my shoulders; con-
tinued its use until now I can truth
fully say l am entirely cured. Young
girls who are always paying doctors
BILLS without getting any help as 1 did,
ought to take your medicine. 1t
costs 10 much less, and it is sure to
cure them. - Yours truly, ADELAIDE
PRABL, 174 st. AIMS Ave, New York
City" $4,000 forfeit II original Of aboos isttss
nreCisg sssuInsnsss cannot b produced.
The Meeker herald., 1903-03-28
Burglars Had Their Revenge.

Burglars, unable to break through
The iron door of cigar shop in Der
lin, avenged themselves by painting
up notice: There is nothing here
worth stealing"
The Meeker herald., 1903-03-28

No chromos or cheap premiums,
but better quality and one-third
more of Defiance Starch for the same
price Of other starches.
The Meeker herald., 1903-03-28

Mrs. Anna Martin, ~ Hoyt St. BrooklyD
N. ", writes:-" Penlna did so much for mo
that feel it my duty to recommend it to others
who may be similarly afflicted. About year sgo
my health was completely broken down. had
backache. dizziness and irregularities. and life
seemed dark indeed. We had used Peruna in our
home a tonic and for colds and cataITh. and
decided to it for my trouble. In less than thIeo
months became regular my pains had entirely
disappeared. md am now perfectly well. "-hIs-
Anna Martin
.0se.~~-.-.~e~.e-ee-e- >-.-os~-.-~-~.e.-e.e~
Mrs. VIM. Hetrick. Kennard. Washing
ton County, Neb., writes:
IL am hf.y-six years old and have not
felt well since the Change of Lie began
ten years ago. was in misery somewhere
most of the time. My back was very weak.
and my flesh so tender it hurt me to lean
against the back of a chair. had pain
under my shoulder blades. in the small OF
back and hips. l sometimes wished my
self out of this world. Had hot and cold
spells, dizziness and trembling of the limbs.
and was losing flesh all the time. After
following your directions and taking Peruna
l now feel like different person. Mrs.
VIM. Hetrick.
If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna.
write at once to DIR. Hartman. giving full
statement of your case. and he will be
pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis.
Pe.una can be purchased for VI per
bottle at all first class drug stores.
Address DIR. Hartman. President OF Tho
Hartman Sanitarium. Columbus. Ohio.
The Meeker herald., 1903-03-28

out to be worthless. Do you believe it?''
"Oh. dear. moi Some parsons have no
sons. you know"
The Meeker herald., 1903-03-28

Aunt May-Come here, Freddie. and
look at the new moon. Freddy
Pshaw: that amt nothin'; I've seen
lots of moons like that.
The Meeker herald., 1903-03-28

Toll on. o young ambition.
And you may gain such fame
That people will misauotc you.
Likewise misspell your name.
The Meeker herald., 1903-03-28

has Al equal for coughs and eolds--JoBS p
Boynn. TItAity SPRINGS, Ind. Feb IL looa
The Meeker herald., 1903-03-28

The rnildest tobacco that grows is used
in the makeup of Baxters Bullhead D.
cent cigar. Try one and see.