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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-26

on account of excellence of quality
and earlier maturity than in other
sections. An ideal place for the man
of small means--cheap fuel, cheap
building material, long growing sea-
sons, short, mild winters-a land of
sunshine and plenty. Let us send you
literature descriptive of this country.
Homes in the Southwest" "GIimp-
ses of Southeast Missouri, Arkansas
and N. w. Louisiana" Through Tex
as with a Camera" Fortunes in
Growing. Fruit and Vegetables" '"The
Diversier,r fruit and truck growers
journal.
On first and third Tuesdays of each
month the Cotton Belt. Route will sell
one-way tickets from ST. Louis,
Thebes, Cairo and Memphis, to points
in Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas, at
half the one-way rate plus $500, or
round trip tickets at one fare for the
round trip plus $500, allowing stop
over going, and 81 days return linn !.
For full information, address
f. w. LaBEAUME,
g. P. & T. A. st. Louis, EF,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-26
CIR so. Railway.

Beginning Feb. IS and continuing
until June 10, we will have on sale
one way excursion tickets to San
Francisco and Los Angeles at rate
of thirty-One dollars ($3D.
Portland, Tacoma, Seattle and Pu-
get Sound points, thirty dollars
$500.
Salt Lake City, Ogden, Butte and
Helena, twenty-siX dollars (Se6).
Inquire phone 1850, C., b. d Q. tick
ct agent, depot Twentieth street and
Second avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-26

Billings, Mont, for a short visit with
her parents.
Friends and relatives of Henry
Claussen are expressing a great deal
of fear over his sudden and strange
disappearance. He has not been seen
or heard from since last Friday night
and it is greatly feared that he has
met with foul play. For the past six
years he has been rooming at the
home of Mrs. John Tallberg, at 1925
Tenth street, and he is considered by
people who know him to be steady
and quiet fellow. For several weeks
he has been feeling sick and has
missed several meals at his boarding
place. However, Friday noon of last
week he ate Il hearty dinner at the
home of Mrs. Tallberg and he seemed
then to be in very happy mood. and
he then stated that he would 90 up
stairs and sleep. At II o'clock Friday
evening he was last seen by a MIR.
Peterson. He has never been known
to have mad any threats of making
away with, himself. He. was employ
ed by the Moline Plow company. He
AfiNA AO1A Ills NstNCH anu OlneT NdlOa-
bles in his room, but he also had some
money on his person.
East Moline voters Tuesday evening
named their first ticket for village of
ticers to be voted on at a regular
election, and the men who are elected
will take on their shoulders the re-
sponsibilities of the new village. The
ticket now in the field will be known
as the citizens ticket, and it is not
thought there will be any opposition
to the unanimous election of the
nominees The men named are: For
president, Walter zimmerman: clerk,
Thomas Bland; trustees, Thomas Cor
man, Frank Proessel, August de Sch
eppers, George Sarginson, Ed Sellers,
4. +. Bergholtz, magistrate. John
Stoltz; as the township committee,
+. Booth, William Parrott and +. Hoe
sill were named. The election takes
place the third Tuesday in April.
The Retail Merchants association
met Tuesday evening in special SEES
sion to consider the advisability of
having paid secretary who would de-
vote all his time to the work of the
society, and after hearing the secre-
taries of Galesburg and Rock Island
associations and President Kingsbury
of Rock Island, it was decided that
the Moline association should have a
new rating book and a paid secre-
tary.
No. 10. the new combination car for
the interurban road, with express and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-26
Cheap Homes in Texas and Arkansas

Along the Cotton Belt ROute-land
that can be bought for $500 and $500
an acre and up-cut-over timber
ground that makes good grazing land,
furnishing range ten or eleven months
of the year, farming land for corn,
wheat, oats, cotton-some of it pc
culiarly adapted to quick growth and
early maturity of fruits and vegeta-
bles, such as peaches, pears, plums,
Strawberries, tomatoes, potatoes, on
ions, cabbage, Misunderstanding good
markets in the north at fancy prices,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-26
The New Cup Challenger.

The English people are very per-
sistent i'll their efforts to recapture
the cup which the Americans have
held for so many years. Another at
tempt is to be made in the summer,
and to that end new challenger is
being built, which is claimed will have
more speed than those used in the
past. The result will be watched with
considerable interest by both sides.
There has also been much interest
manifested by the public in the mar
velous success made by the celebrat-
ed Hostetter's Stomach Bitters dur
ing the past so years. 1t has estab-
lished a record of cures unequalled
by any other remedy of such ailments
as heartburn, belching, Indigestion,
dyspepsia, constipation, Insomnia.
nervousness or spring fever. If YOU
are sufferer, we urge you to try a
bottle at once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-26

At his home, 626 Eastern avenue,
at 10:45 o'clock Tuesday forenoon,
occurred the death of John S. Belick,
in the 49th year of his age. The de-
ceased was a native of Bohemia, but
lived nearly all of his life in this city,
having come here when a child. Two
sons and a daughter, John J., Frank
IS. and Estella A., two sisters, Mrs.
William Norris and Mrs. Samuel
Cakes, and Caspar Belick, a brother,
survive, with two half-sisters, Mrs.
Mary Treff and Mrs. H. Hoist, and
step-brother, Anton Zeman. The de-
ceased was a member of the Wood
men of the World, of the Modern
Woodmen and of the Veteran Volun-
teer Firemen's association.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-26
a31to California.

To San Francisco, to Los Angeles,
or to most any of the principal points
in California.
Every day until June Is, 1908.
Via the Chicago, Milwaukee & ST.
Paul railway.
Also low rates to hundreds of other
points, west and southwest.
Ask nearest agent of the Chicago,
Milwaukee S5 st. Paul railway for adj
ditional information. Colonist folder
free on request.
f. A. Miller, general passenger
agent, Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
railway, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-26
To Cure a Cold in One Day

take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
This signature, L. w. Grove, on every
box. % cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-26

1t positively cures after all other
remedies fail. The doctors are puz-
zled over the wonderful cures made
by Rocky Mountain Tea. 35c. T. H.
Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-26

Group instantly relieved. DIR. Thorn
as Eclectric Oil. Perfectly safe.
Never fails. At any drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-26

At o'clock Tuesday morning. at
the family home in lie Claire. occur
red the death of Patrick Toher, an
old Davenporter, uncle of III. J. Nc
Farland and Fl. J. Toher, in the
year of his age. The deceased was.
born at Meath, ireland, and lived for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-26

At Mercy hospital Tuesday, in the
10th year of his age. occurred the
death of James Mosier. The deceas-
ed is survived by his wife Mary and
five sons, Charles, Owen, Sullivan,
Harry and Henry. and by three
daughters, Mrs. Belle Anderson, Mrs.
Roxie Altenbernd and Mrs. Emma
Williams.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-26

y suit for $4,2O3.77, for damages
and reimbursement for expense, has
been commenced by the Peoples Con-
struction company, the Davenport
Paving Brick d. Tile company, August
+. Steffen and Ferd Roddewig being
defendants. The litigation is the out
growth of the condemnation of the
1891 900 of Buffalo paving brick fur
nished plaintiffs by defendants last
year, which were shipped to Daven-
port and hauled to the scene of the
large contracts secured by the Peo-
pies company, only 10 have TO be
moved away and make use for Pur-
ington brick bought at 50 more per
thousand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-26

The news of the recovery of Capt.
w. L. Clark, of Buffalo, from the at
tack of pneumonia that has had him
prisoner and been threatening his
life, is gratifying to the many friends
of the foremost pioneer of Iowa. He
seems to have conquered, at the age
of 50 years, a disease that is often
too much for younger persons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-26
DAVENPORT DOTS

Articles of incorporation of the
Bettendorf Brick. company have been
filed with the recorder. The company
will manufacture and sell brick and
tile, and will have its place of bust
ness at Bettendorf. The company is
capitalized at $4,000 and is entitled
to commence business March pa and
continue for 90 years. The officers
and incorporators of the new COM
pany are as follows: President, j. H..
S. Coleman; vice president and man
ager, Thomas skipper; secretary and
treasurer, f. w. Downs. Other men,
bers of the concern are Howard Cole
man and Christ Skipper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-26
The Moline club entertains with q
euchre party Friday evening.

al
euehre party Friday evening.
passenger compartments, and the fl
nest car yet put on the service by the
interurban people, arrived yesterday
and viii soon be mounted on the
trucks and ready for use. \ third
of the car has been partitianed off for
an express room and the remainder
Will be for passengers.
The republican city committee was
organized last evening by the election
of {. +. Battles, chairman; W. y. Die
rolf, secretary and Albert ED treasur-
CT. The committee will have another
meeting Friday evening at which the
subcommittee will be announced.
The committee will not wait for this
Fridaynight meeting before beginning
an active campaign, but will at once
organize the city thoroughly with n
view of getting out a full vote.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-26

21 years at lie Claire, and prior to
his removal there had resided for 81
years in Davenport. The deceased
came from Ireland to Pennsylvania,
and direct from there to Iowa and
to Davenport. His wife and three
sons and one daughter survive, viz:
Harry, Daniel and Patrick Toher, and
Mary Toher, at home. The funeral
was held here today.
At the county hospital, at 1890
o'clock yesterday morning, occurred
the death of S. c. Parsons, an inmate
of that institution for three weeks,
in the 47th year of his age. The de-
ceased lived in this city for a year,
and in Iowa for II years. He was a
native of North Carolina. The re-
mains will be buried in the Mt. Joy
cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-26

The loss of an arm is the cause of
"A suit for $4,000 damages commence
ed against the Glucose company and
the Chicago, Peoria d Western Rail-
way company, the Incorporated con-
Germ which operates the switching
facilities connected with the various
plants of the glucose trust. Roy f..
Daily is the plaintiff. His petition, fill
ed in the district court by Lane & Wa
terman, recites the fact that he was
injured in a collision on the glucose
switch tracks last October and his
right arm so crushed that it had to
be amputated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-26
TIPS TO TRAVELLERS

Queen q Crescent fast line TO Bir-
mingham and New Orleans. Two fast
trains daily.
Queen & Crescent service Cincin-
natl to Atlanta and Jacksonville, the
best in the country.
One hundred miles shortest to
Chattanooga, Queen d Crescent
route.
Only through car line to Asheville,
\. C., Queen & Crescent route and
Southern railway.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-26

The death of Mrs. John Dott re-
moves n Davenport woman of wide
acquaintance, whose name must be
added to the numerous victims of the
grip whose lives have ended here the
present week. Mrs. Dott had been i'll
only since last Sunday. the attack of
grip being complicated by asthma,
from which she has long suffered,
Her death occurred yesterday at her
home, 523 West Third street. Born
at Coblenz. Germany, 60 years ago,
the deceased was united in marriage
in the old country to John Dott, and
they came to America in 1855, and to
Davenport after two years residence
in ST. Louis. Mr.. Dott was one of
the early volunteer firemen here and
well-known resident of Davenport
for many years. His death occurred
two years ago. They had no children,
and the nearest surviving relatives of
the deceased are her two sisters, Mrs,
Ludwig Susemihl, ST., and Mrs.
Charles Schibram.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-26

The death of Mrs. Winifred McGee.
widow of the late James McGee, oc-
CURED Tuesday evening at half past
) o'clock, at her home, 322 East Ninth
street. Mrs. Niece was native of
Ireland and II years of age. She came
here with her husband and family 81
years ago. Mr.. Niece was for 81
years a faithful employee of the Rock
Island road. His death occurred
here Is years ago. Since then she has
been the head of the family, her sons
and daughters making their homes
with her. For the past two years she
has been i'll, and her death was not
unexpected. She is survived by four
children: Messrs. John j. and H. III.
MCGEE, and Misses Mary \. and Katie
f. Niece.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-26

Spring tiredness, feel ugly, tired,
no life, feel mean all over. Take
Rocky Mountain Tea. Clears out win
ter microbes. \ tonic for the tired
and sick. 35c. I. II. Thomas phar-
macy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-26

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 SUBJ
stitute.
A 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-
neDCIy.
Harper House pharmacy; a. J.
Riess drug store, corner Seventh ave-
nue. and Twenty-seventh street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-26

Day after day we receive letters
from grateful patients for whom life
has taken on new hopes by virtue of
our cures.
The fact that our practice is stead
lily increasing, is positive proof that
the people of Davenport and vicinity
are recognizing our work as the best.
We use only the best improved
methods and purest medicines.
We treat and cure diseases peculiar
to men and women; Blood Poisoning,
Varicocele, Kidney Troubles, Rheuma-
tism, Neuralgia and all chronic and
private diseases.
We extend to every one a most cor
dial invitation to consult US. We will
take pleasure in giving a thorough
examination and will make no charge
for consulta ton and advice.
Those unable to call should write
us. Correspondence strictly confiden-
tial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-26
MOLINE MENTION
Gail Porter is home for few days
from her studies at Rockford.

Miss Adelaide Segur is home from
Billings, Mont, for a short visit with
her parents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-26
READ THE PLAN,

The proprietOrs of Central Park
have reserved each alternate lot in
the town site from sale-the odd num-
bered lots. The even numbered lots
750-are placed upon the market at
the uniform price of $500.
Upon the payment of $1,000 they
will issue TO you certificate which
guarantees to you the right to one lot
in the new town, Central Park. The
location of the lot viii be determined
by drawing or in such manner as
shall be decided by the certificate
holders on the 21st day of May, 1908.
The distribution will take place on
the town site and will be conducted
by the certificate holders present.
When the location of the lot repre-
scented by your certificate has been
determined and upon the issuance TO
YOU of deed to the lot then you will
be REQUIRED to pay the balance due
on the lot-S15.
THERE ARE NO BLANKS.
ONLY $50 CERTIFICATES WILL BE
SOLD IN ROCK ISLAND.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-26

Lena Diedrich has filed suit for
divorce from her husband, George
Diedrich, whom she charges with
cruel and inhuman treatment. The
couple were married Oct. 4. 1892, and
lived together as man and wife until
Feb. IS. 1908. when the defendant is
charged with specific brutal treat
ment which caused her to leave him.
Absolute divorce is asked, together
with alimony and attorneys fees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-26

ROCK ISLAND AND PEORIA DIVISION.
Trains leave Twentieth street station. Main
ne trains staff from main depot on Fifth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-26
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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-03-05
SWORN STATEMENT.

What J. ]. Dufianey of South Northfield
has to say
eFor over twenty years / had not been
able to breathe through my nose, as 1t was
constantly stopped up from eatarrh. fn-
teen wears ago last March / took very
bad cold and asthma set in. For the past
twelve years my friends have been looking
for my death. Ever since i was attacked
with asthma ] had been constantly run
ming down in flesh until the doctors and
everyone that knew me said i was last
going with consumption. My appetite
was gone, so to speak, ] was not able To
do anything, my shortness for breath was
very bad and asthma caused me TO get no
breath. And / was unable to go to bed
many a night; / had to sit in my chair. or
bolstered up. In this condition, for
twelve long years / suffered notwithstand-
ing took every patent medicine l could
hear OF for consumption, catarrh or
asthma. Nevertheless / gradually grew
worse until last May, hearing OF the many
wonderful cures being effected by DF.
Morrow. my brother took me to his Office,
seemingly more dead than alive. NY
heart was very weak and palpltated very
badly; liver was very sluggish and nay
kidneys troubled me a great deal. In this
condition, / met DR.. Morrow, who gave
me very careful examination and told M
II would strictly follow his directions, be
would cure me, and he has faithfully kept
his word. now weigh 14S pounds, can
breathe well through my nose, my cough
is gone and so Is my asthma and other
troubles. / have followed threshing
machine the greater part OF this fall, and
have felt no return of my asthma and
other troubles, which to me is the greatest
proof in the wol d that i am permanently
cured. give this testimonial freely and
without solicitation, trusting 1t may be
the means of bringing some other poor
sufferer where they can obtain relief as
have Furthermore, wish to state that
my son, George, IA years of age, has suf-
fered with asthma SINCE he was two
months old. He had an attack of measles
at that age, and it left him with asthma 50
bad that he has been unable TO lie down at
night for the last eight years. After
found that / was getting better, took
him to DR.. Morrow also. He relieved his
asthma inside OF one week and he has
never suffered with il since, therefore ]
feel doub bly, grateful to DIR. Morrow and J
am satisfied and know that If you viii
strictly follow his directions, II he teffS
you he can cure, he can do So"
A grateful patient,
]. j. DUFFANBY.
STATE OF VERMONT, / Subscribed and
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ss. sworn to az
Mortified this 9th day of January, A. ID.
1903. Before me,
GEORGE G. SANBoRN, Notary Public.
DR.. Morrow will be at Red Lion Ina,
Randolph, alternate Thursdays, Jan 10TH,
18th, Feb. 18th, and so on,
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-03-05
FACTS WORTH KNOWING.

Melted alum makes good cement
FOR uniting glass TO metal. Melt il
over the ire in an iron spoon.
To make a candle burn all night
put finely powdered salt on the can
die until it reaches the black part
of the wick.
To remove tea stains soak them as
soon as possible in milk. If the fab
rio be a nonwashing one let the milk
stain dry in and afterward remove
Il with benzine.
Two pieces Of cork placed at tie
bottom edge Of picture frame to
keep it out from the wall, will pre-
vent dust accommodating there as 1t
otherwise would.
There is nothing equal TO finely
sifted coal ashes for Frightening
metals of all kinds brass, tin, cop
per, nickel. Rub over with a damp
cloth dipped in the ashes.
The delicious flavor which all trav-
elers in France discover in the coffee
of that country is got, it is said,
by the addition of little butter and
sugar during the roasting process
To every three pounds Of roasting
berries a tablespoonful each of but
ter and powdered sugar is added.
These in melting spread over the
beans in thin coating, which holds
the aroma and contributes cara
mel flavor that is delicious and dis
tinctiye.
One of the incest furniture pol
ishes you can have is made of equal
parts of salad oil and vinegar shaken
up together. Apply very sparingly
with soft flannel, and polish thor
oughly with soft cloths till not the
faintest trace Of oiliness remains
Remember that an important adj
iunct to this polish is "elbow grease, =
and that without it the polish IL
worse than useless, for any oiliness
left on win only gather the dirt and
make the furniture dull.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-03-05
THE EMPRESS DowAGER.
Her Appearance Mt the New Years
Reception to the Ladies of the
Legation I'm Picking.

The band-shaking Of the empress
was not a perfunctory fashion, for
she shook the hand OF each person,
and looked keenly into her eyes, and
distinctly separated her from her
kind. She had that rare possession
Of SO much charm in woman, a soft,
earessing voice, supplemented by an
engaging smile, an eager, observing
alertness of expression, and a notice
ably gentle touch.
This formality over, she left the
throne and all its formal greatness,
and came down among the children
Of men with a true housewifeiy in.
terest in the comfort and pleasure
Of her guests. OF course chief favors
were shown the wives of the minis
ters as the restraining ladies pres
ent, bat she did not forget those OF
lesser fame. and was particularly Mt
tentive TO the children, writes Belle
Vinnedge Drake. in Century.
Her first duty was to see that we
were served tea in a little drawing
room leading of from the throne
room. She was attended by about
25 Processes, and, from the empress
dowager down, it was a beautiful
picture of Oriental splendor and
beauty The empress dowager was
dressed in the national costume, con-
sisting of a long, loose, sack-like gar
ment reaching from the neck TO
within about three inches of the
floor, over which is worn a short,
sleeveless jacket. They we're made OF
blue catin. exquisitely embroidered
all over in figures Of butterflies, bats,
characters in gold denoting long life.
and powers, all in harmonizing col"rs.
Her hair was dressed in the Manchu-
rian extension fashion, and adorned
with dozens of pearls, of vary ing
sizes, from a penny down to a PIN
head. Her feet were prettily dressed
in the embroidered Manehurian shoes
perchcd on brackets, so that she
seemed taller than she really was,
for she cannot be quite five feet tall.
None Of the ladies had small feet.
The Younger ladies wore differently
colored gowns Of the same style as
the empress, with large clusters Of
bright colored flowers in their hair,
and, with only a few exceptions in
the case of widows, their faces were
most artistically painted, study in
pink ard white, with single blood
red spot on the lower lip. The effect
of this Kaleidoscope coloring can bet
ter be imagined than described.