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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-03-22
BITTINGER At HOME.
Missouri View sf the Csnsui-('eaerai Who
Got In Trouble In Canada.

Missouri View q the Csnsui-('eneral Nho
Get In Trouble In Canada.
Major John L. Bittnser. who resigne d
Is Consul General In Ca NADIA because, az
Il il alleged, he criticised the cuisine OF
the French hotels OF Montreal. was never
cut out for diplomat. according to those
who know him. His old town, st. Joseph
Mo-, where he has been editor. postmaster,
legislator and whore he enlisted as private
In tho Civil War 10 rise TO the rank OF Ma jor
u glad he Is back In odd Missoury.'
said one OF his old friends. SHe belonged
to the old crowd that went down to WASH
ington to see lincoln inaugursted He
was one Of the old original wide-Awakes
needed propping up John Bittinger and
Charley Wilkinson. as editors Of the st..
Joe Herald, were about the worst hated
men in the Northwest. where the secession
element had a pretty strong hold.
and Southern man missed getting letter
he swore that John Bittinger WIS holding
II out on him. We refused to rent post
ofiioe boxes from him because we did not
want TO patronize the Government, But
finally John did something that raised
him In our estimation.
There was another man in town who
was q little meaner Republican than John.
and who helped TO make Southern men g
rights look ike a mud turtle on its back.
] won't mention his name. because he got
10 be decent later in life. He and John
Bittinger had q feud.
-One day they met in front Of the Pacific
Hotel. which was headquarters for the
Southerners, and they mixed Il up In regular
rontier style. Bittinger whipped his man,
but as he was getting up he slipped and
fell and was picked up unoonscious. He
was carried into the Pacific Hotel. Old
Bill Richardson, a regular Falstah in
growth, met the boys carrying John into
ths hotel and he stopped them nm. Mill ..,.
specially for q Lincoln hireling.'
But, Bill said ono Of the boys who
was acting as bearer, he licked -.
s'He didr asked Bill. All right. boys;
take him into the ladies' parior.
After John was revived Bill Richardson
went in and took him by the hand and
eaid:
John. send me your paper for a year.
and anything you want at the bar Is yours,
whether you've got the price or not.
sBttinRer was never anything but q
straight away Republican. but when the
time came for the old Southern element
In that part Of the State TO require friend
at court. John Bittinser was the first to
20 TO the White House for them, and before
he gave up the post once he was the most
popular man In the town.
He believed In the Missoury way OF
living and dressing. There was nothing
Of the dude about John. He took his bittort
straight, always, and whom no went back
e To- few %cnth S e i Iont :d
hotels didn't know how to cook corn beei
and cabbage. he simply stood up for old
Miseoury, and We just pounded him on the
back for saying It.
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THE CHICAGO HARRISONS.


In Political Annals.
Carter H. Harrison has recently been NOM
mated for the fourth time for the same
office 20 which his father. Carter H. Harri-
son, was elect ed Ave times-that OF Mayor
OF Chicago. The record OF the two Hsrri-
sons, father and son. In connection with
this ONCE In certainly unexampled in tho
history OF municipalities in the United
States
The senior Harrison was q native OF
Kentucky and was elected Mayor OF Chicago
in 1870. twenty-four yeare ago. The city
had at that time . population Of 40 900.
less than one-half the present population
Of BROOKLYN. He was reelected In April.
1881, for a second term. In April. 1888. for q
third term and in April. issS. for a fourth
term, and be ran In 1891 In one OF the most
exciting csnvAs~es ever known In Chicago
with Ave Msyoralty candidate. la the field
The campaign terminated ~ follow
washbuIne. Hop, tsse7: creEier. Dem.
"a SIS Harrison. IND ossi. Mr. Harri'
. much more important municipal election
than this one which preceded Il for the
term Of. ofhos covered the period 81 the
In this contest Mr. Harrison r.o-ived
in.ooo votes, hi. kspyo,'oss adversary
I,sfore. Mr. Coegi.r, 800 Mr. Harrison
ga. a.-Aa.insted whie Mayor on do; -.
isss, two dsys i~fore the closing II the
Pair
Mayor Harrison. HE son. ~ss horn Ia
Chicago ln Iseo, and ~ss graduated frDm
tbs Yal. lsw school la issS He pfactls~d
Lac until iAss ~ls~n hs formed . real estate
Ilartpsfsiiip snh hls bfalsr
Nfsn tho father sroufed control ~ tho
chlsHso f,mss. tbs son aasd - b,i-liss.--
a..anaSsf, managing editor snd pfopfietor
untll Issi ~ ihsf h. msd~ hls ASsl sss>
fof tho hsyofsiiy sud hes nun tsLe -lsss'
suas~~fully
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-25
SUPT. BAYLISS OFFERS
PRIZES TO TEACHERS

For the purpose of encouraging in
terest in the observance of Arbor
day in the schools throughout the
state. Alfred Bayliss, state superin-
tendent of public instruction, has of
fered Il premium of so in gold to the
graded or country school teacher in
the state who will furnish the best
Arbor day program by next year.
County superintendent and high
school teachers are barred from com
petition.
Another award to he made. through
the state superintendent, is that of a
series of five handsome engravings of
patriotic subjects, of which five sets
will be given to the five schools in
each county of the state showing the
most marked improvement in school
yard improvements this year. The
awards are to be made by the super
intendent of schools in each county.
In addition, 10 large flags are offer
ed to the 10 schools showing the most
improvement in the state. The meth
cd of distributing the flags will he de
cided on by the county superintend-
ents of the state at their annual
meeting to be held in Springfield
April 1916 next.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-25
REBUILDING OF ARSENAL
STOREHOUsE IS ASSURED

In the general deficiency bill passed
by the house at Washington Monday
there was an item of about one mil
lion dollars for the erection of
storehouse at Rock Island arsenal to
replace the one destroyed by fire and
to partially replace the stock that
was burned. The exact amount is
not clear, press dispatches varying
slightly, but it is about half of the
amount asked for by Maj. Stanhope
+. Blunt, the commandant. whose es-
innate called for s.. 900 .OOO The sen
ate is not expected to change the bill.
The amount win be sufficient to erect
building as good or better than the
old one and this community will
largely be benefited by the eNpendi-
ture of the remainder of the money
in the manufacture of the stores to
replenish the stock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-25
WASHINGTON OBSERVANCE
AT THE VILLA DE CHANTAL

At the Villa de Chantal delightful
George Washington entertainment
was given by the pupils Monday af-
ternoon. The program opened with
a reading, The Vow of Washington"
by Miss Luella Jones. This was fol-
lowed by n charming Martha Wash
ington Concert Selection" given by
seven tiny white-robed maidens. Pi
ano selections by Miss Agnes Mauck
er, Mae Higgins and Luella Jones, and
a musical reading. The Idyl of an
Orchard" by Miss Mary Archdeacon,
were received with much applause.
The grace and beauty OF the physi-
cal culture exercises by the senior
class also called forth much admira
ton. But the number which brought
down the house was the George Wash
ington driH by the little boys who,
dressed ike tiny George Washing
tons. each carrying a little silver
Ratchet, delighted the audience
with military drills. suggestive poses.
and patriotic songs. Master Fred
Mitchell distinguished himself by a
clever recitation.
The program closed with the sing
ing of The Star Spangled Banner"
and a flag drill. in which were pre-
scented series of charming tableauX.
by little girls gowned in the stars and
stripes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-25
INJURIES OF JOSEPH
FREW PROVE FATAL

Joseph Frew. the Rock Island
switch tender, who was so seriously
hurt while attending to his duties
near Twenty-fourth street Monday
night, passed away at 10 o'clock this
morning at St. Anthony's hospital
from the effects of his injuries.
1t is believed that he sustained a
concussion of the brain that. combin-
ed with the shock, proved fatal, his
visible injuries not being of a partic-
ularly serious nature. The injury to
the brain prevented him to the last
from recalling the circumstances of
the accident.
Deceased was 10 years of age and
the only son of Mr.. and Mrs. Russell
Frew. 26O6 Sixth avenue. The father
is a conductor ON the Rock Island
road. y younger sister also sur
wives. Coroner Eckhart late this af-
ternoon impaneled jury to hold an
inquest over the remains.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-25
CHANGE IN BOATS
Silver Crescent to Replace w. J.
Young Next Sea-
son
N THE BURLINGTON TRADE
Retiring Packet to Run Between
Keokuk and
Quincy.

1t is understood that the Silver
Crescent will be run in the Burling-
ton trade by Capt. Walter Blair next
year opposite the Helen Blair, to take
the place of the w. j. Young. The
Silver Crescent has been running be-
tween Keokuk and Quincy and the
Young will take that section of river.
The latter is now in the Keolluk can
al and Capt. Blair recently went to
that place to see that she is gotten
in order to open the season.
Long in the Trade.
The Silver Crescent was the, first
short line packet to run betweetI this
city and Burlington. going into the
trade about fifteen years ago. She
had at that time been in the rafting
business several seasons and had been
purchased by Capt. Blair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-25

from the audience were on the stage,
the scene presented being most bril-
liant one.
The minuet over, the stage was trans
formed into reception room, and Phil
Mitchell, acting for the association,
invited the auditors to have refresh
ments and meet the performers. This
proved a most happy affair, about two
hundred ladies and gentlemen in the
audience taking advantage of the in
vitation TO go upon the stage.
The audience was large and enthu-
siastic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-25
PER SONAL POINTS.

j. b. Simon has returned to Mon
mouth.
Miss Irene Rosenfeld is visiting in
Des Moines.
Mrs. Milton Jones is in the city
from Chicago.
Mrs Lucy Castleman, of st. Louis,
is visiting in the city.
Sheriff W. G. Heider returned this
morning from Springfield.
Miss Eleanor q. Hicks is the guest
of Miss Jessie Harrington.
p. NJ. Watson. of indianapolis, is
visiting at the home of Mrs. NJ. II.
Wadsworth.
Harry Barth and Charles Kelly,
both of this city, leave tomorrow for
Los Angeles, Cal. They expect to re-
main in the west several months.
Mrs. Henry Rohweder and son Will
liam, left this morning for Geneseo.
They will visit there short time be-
fore leaving for Rock Island where
they will make their future home
Kewanee Star-Courier.
II. d. Judson, superintendent of the
Illinois division of the Burlington,
was in the city this morning in his
private car. He was accompanied by
Supt. Berry, of the st. Louis division,
and together they went east at noon.
Rev. r. B. Williams, pastor Of the
First Methodist church. has been call
ed upon to officiate tomorrow at the
funeral of a well-known Methodist
pastor, Rev. ID. H. Gray. formerly To-
Gated at Galesburg, and who died at
his home in El1nMnnd LII
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-25
CLAIM AGAINST HOTEL
SETTLED OUT OF COURT

The case of Charles,N. White. trav
cling representative of the american
Tobacco company, against w. o. Ne
gus, docketed before Justice McFar-
lame. was settled out of court this
morning. The plaintiff is the party
who, one week ago last Sunday, lost
a suit of clothes and other articles he
claims to have been worth about $75
from his room at the Rock Island
house, and he brought suit against Mr..
Negus, the proprietor, to recover that
amount. The claim was settled for
$45.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-25

Taxes for the year 1902 are now
due. Parties having no real estate
will be expected to pay their personal
property tax without delay. The law
in regard to the collection of person
al tax will be strictly enforced if
prompt payment is not made. Office
with S. S. Hull, real estate and insur-
ance agent, room Is, Mitchell & Lynde
building j. w. TUBES,
Township Collector.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-25
MANY CONVERSIONS
AT REVIVAL SERVICES

Unfagging interest characterizes
the services being conducted by Rev.
c. Fenwick Reed at the First Meth
odist church. Last evening there was
a large attendance and a dozen were
persuaded to accept, Christ. Rev.
Reeds text was what VIII You Do
With Jesus, Who Is Called Christi?
The meetings viii continue the bal
ance of the week. ending Sunday ev-
ening. Monday evening Rev. Reed
will present at the church his illus
trated lecture on London slum work.
Subscribe for The arous
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-25
Township Collector.

Nora. don't forget my Rocky Noun
tain Tea tonight. felt rocky for a
week. bowels and liver all out of
whack Tom says it cured and made
a new man of him. T. IL. Thomas
pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-25

The 3Oth annual ST. Patrick's ball
has been announced for Tuesday eV-
ening. March II, at the Industrial
Home hall Since the disbandment of
the local st. Patrick's society the
dance has been given under the aus
pieces of ST. Joseph's branch of the
Western Catholic Union. The com
mittee on arrangements for the com
ing ball consists of c. j. Larkin, Da-
vid Fitzgerald, J. w. Cavanaugh, j.
II. Shields, j. \. Murrin, John Bren-
nan. r. f. LaNelle, Frank Meenan and
&C. II. Wheelan. Bleuer's orchestra is
to provide the music.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-25

\ party of friends were entertain
ed last evening at the home of Capt.
and Mrs. O. f. Mckinley. 531 Twen-
tieth street, in honor of j, 5. Law
renee, of New York. who is visiting
with the family. The guests devoted
themselves to cards. Capt. and Mrs.
W. ID. Holsapple carried off first hon
ors, while William Gimbel, of Daven-
port, and Miss Ethel Wigand won the
consolation prize.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-25
SOCIAL DOINGS.

Sixty couples were in attendance at
the February Social" held by Allouez
council, Knights of Columbus. at the
Industrial Home hall last evening.
There was dancing from $ till 1 to
music furnished by Ogden's orches-
ira. y number of people from DaV-
EXPORT and Moline were present, the
whole company passing most pleas
ant evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-25
Mems New Neckwea.r

Advance sale of dressy, new
styles for spring at low prices. All
the new, bang-up patterns in new
greys. oak tans and Persians, also
swell black and white effects. New
shape Derby four-in-hands, Midget
four-in-hands, made up shield bows
and tecks-all made of the best tie
silks by the largest houses in the
trade; special at AZ
soc and fOO
Fine Apply linen high band turn
down collars, newest shape, sold
everywhere at 15c each-Thursday
and while they last, OK
at > Tor ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-25
MeCAI.llB|=l!EE5,'' ~
THIRD AVENUE ThROUGHTO SECOND
New Walking Skirts

Melton walking skirts, in spring
weights, with fiat tailor OF
seams, bargains at IrOI
Assorted lot black Melton snow
flake and cloth skirts, with stylish
corded flare, stitched seams, worth
up to 81, very cheap . no
at ~ - ~
Handsome. new walking skirts,
fancy flare, finished with panelled
corduroy. colors green. blue black
and castor, this lot will A OF
go at ...............-. HSOS
Other walking skirts in fine
mixtures, with fancy yoke top and
pleated seams, also = of imported
cheviot. with new bias hip and
skirt straps of satin-alI at very
low prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-25

If you are, come to our store. We can
fit you out with everything; furniture,
carpets, rugs, curtains, stoves, ETC., at
prices that bear our reputation for low
prices. Our goods are all dependable
and you can be sure that you run no
risk if you do your trading here. If,
perhaps, you haven't quite the
amount necessary to pay for all the
goods YOU need, don't let that hinder
you, but come anyway, we give you
easy TENS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-25
Embroidery Bargains

All the embroideries used in the
extensive trims during the embroi-
derry sales, somewhat soiled and
mussed, but there's magic in the
prices.
Medium and wide cambria edgings
all new goods-only a little soil
ed. choice, 100
per yard ......-.. .IOO
Dainty cambria edgings, in new
patterns. also skirt fiouncings, on
" little soiled, price, TO-
per yard AOO
Choice lot of narrow and medium
edgings in a large variety of pat
terms. per yard, To
only ...............-.- y
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-25

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