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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-01

e. J. Murphy. a prominent citizen
of Minneapolis. argues that the high
price of wheat should induce people
To get accustomed to- corn products
ON their bill of fare. IF the people
would learn To- eat more corn" he
says. 1T would be much 10 their bene-
fit. both from an economical point OF
view and as a matter of health. !
have spent Is of the best years of my
life in teaching the people of Europe
the value of our corn as human food.
and now more corn is used in Belgium
and ireland as human food than we
use in the United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-01
Growth OF Fratern IL Insurance.

The Chicago Tribune's insurance eN-
pert declares that every fifth man with
whom you shake hands in the United
States and in British Columbia Is n
member Of secret organization.
counting ont his possible college fra
ternity.
Ten years ago n liberal estimate was
one man TO every eight in secret or
ders. At the present rate of growth in
the United States and in British posses
sions TO the north the present ratio OF
one TO five may be three to five in 1914.
For in the United States, where the
population increases one-tenth in de-
cade. the figures of the secret societies
in 10 years have been almost doubled.
In the year 1904 the figures of the
secret orders. reported by the central
organizations show a membership of
1.ili.113. In 1894 these figures. re-
ported in the same manner. showed n
membership Of only 4.126.3.5.
In a period when the population of
the United States and Canada was in
creasing twenty millions, the member
ship of the secret fraternities was in
creased S.300.OOO or nearly 30 per cent.
The increase in the Masonic lodges has
been greater than ever before in their
history: the Modern Woodmen have
gained more than 100000 in 10 years
and are second to- the Masonic, Pythian
and Odd Fellows orders.
This tabulated statement of the in
crease also shows the total member
ship in 1894 and 1904:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-01

The Mckinley monument 10 he
erected at Canton. o. will unques-
tionably be a fitting tribute TO the
memory of the lamented president.
But there would be even equally great
appropriateness in honOrins his states
manship by carrying into effect The
suggestion Of his last public utterance
al Buffalo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-01

Judge Parker says he would gladly
shake hands with every man who
voted for him. The Dies MOines Cap
ital suggests that he might invite them
into his private office some afternoon
when business is trifle dull.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-01

II seems that the Standard Oil COM
pany is to be investigated. after all
one day we hear that il is. the next
that IL is not. Probably they are put
ting in half time ON this investigation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-01

The Decatur Review observes that
Rockford seems 20 have a notion tina.
II a town can only equip with an in
junction II can keep up a ball team
without gate receipts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-01
~ THE ). w. POTTER CO.

TERMS - Daily. 10 cents per week
Weekly. 81 per year In advance.
All communications of argumentative
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for publica-
ton No such articles Will be printed
over fictitious signatures
Correspondence solicited from every
township In Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-01

The Quincy Herald makes this sup
plication: Will someone please get
mp a benefit for the landslide suffer
ers. n may be a hard winter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-01

The statistics make clearly evident
the fact that fraternal insurance is
growing in popularity. II is the poor
mans insurance" and for that reason
should be as closely safeguarded by
law as the old line companies are.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-01
Thursday. December I, 1904.

Because Noah fioated many secuT-
tiles he Is declared to be- the first mil
lionaire
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-01
THE ARGUS.

Publishea Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue. Rock Island. Ill fEn-
tered at the postofsce as second-class
matter.1
The Irish standard., 1904-03-26
PROBATE NOTICE.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
Hennepin. Probate Court
In the Matter of the Estate Of Mary A.
Weeks. Deceased.
Letters testamentary on the estate of
Mary A. Weeks, deceased, late of the
County of Hennepin and State Of Minne-
sofa. being granted to Harry Howard
Weeks. of said County and State
1T is ORDERED, That six months be
and the same Is hereby allowed from and
after the date Of this order in which all
persons having claims or demands against
the said deceased are required to file the
same in the Probate Court of said Coun-
ty. for examination and allowance or be
forever barred.
1T is FURTHER ORDERED, That the
first Monday in October 1904, at 10 o'clock
a. M. at a general term of said Probate
Court. to be held at the Court House in
the City of Minneapolis, in said County,
be and the same is hereby appointed as
said Probate Court will examine and adj
just said claims and demands
AND 1T is FURTHER ORDERED,
That notice of such hearing be given to
all creditors and persons interested in
said estate by forthwith publishing this
order once in each week for three sue
cessive weeks in The Irish Standard. a
newspaper printed and published in said
County.
Dated at Minneapolis, this 18th dav Of
March. 1904.
BY the Court:
F. c. HARVEY,
- Judge of Probate.
]. r. CORRIGAN,
ATTORNEY for Executor.
400 N. Y. Life Building,
Minneapolis. MINI.
The Irish standard., 1904-03-26
BRAINERD BRIEFS.

Brainerd, Mimi, March 24th.-The
entertainment given in the opera
house on st. Patrick's evening, under
the auspices of ST. Francis Catholic
church, was the equal of any home
talent performance ever given in the
city. The program was varied one,
the most interesting part of which was
the address given by J. G. Netheway,
of Saltwater. His speech was mas
terly and eloquent review of the con-
dition of Ireland and it's people, from
the time of their conversion to Chris
tianity by st. Patrick, to the present
day. Due tribute was paid to the abil-
ity and genius of the Irishman, along
the lines of art, literature, statesman
ship and music. The sufferings of the
Irish people, caused by British mis-.
rule, were also thoroughly gone over.
The speaker then cited the prospects
of a brighter day which was in store
for Ireland in the near future, and con-
cluded by saying: "When 1 review
the history of Ireland and study the
nature and spirit Of her men, what
they have done and what they are now
doing. I feel that I can say of that
dead hero, Robert Emmett, that he has
but a short time to wait when there
shall be inscribed upon his tomb the
words, ireland is Free Then will the
green flag wave over land and sea.
then will the Irish harps yield forth
sweeter music than ever heard be-
fore" The best talent in the city also
took part in the program and appeared
to good advantage. Prof. VIM. Gra-
ham furnished music for the event
and demonstrated his mastery of the
cornet in Il solo, ''Sea Flower Polka"
Others who took part in the program
We're, Miss Katheleen Graham, Frank
and Gene Mccarthy, Chas. E. Wilson,
A. L. Mates, Miss Mamie Cullen, Miss
Jennie Mysen and s. F. Alderman.
The pantomime Grecian drill, given by
nine young ladies, was beautiful ex.
hibition. Too much credit cannot be
given Father Lynch for the ability and
labor necessary to the preparation of
7 such fine entertainment.
Mrs. NJ. J. Reilly, who has been sick
at st. Joseph's for the past three
weeks, is recovering rapidly and came
home on Monday.
Division No. 1, A. o. H., initiated a
class Of four members on Monday
evening, March 21st After initiation.
short literary and musical program
was rendered, which was thoroughly
enjoyed by all. j. N.
The Irish standard., 1904-03-26
SALTWATER.

The Ancient Order of Hibernians and
Ladies' Auxiliary of Washington coun-
ty Joined hands in social gathering
at their hall Thursday evening, March
II, to pay tribute to st. Patrick. The
following program was carried out with
great success:
Opening remarks, P. H. Ryan; instru-
mental music, patriotic airs, Mozart
club; song, Frank Keene; address, Rev.
Chas. Corcoran; vocal Duet, Killarney,
the Misses Donavon and Mccarthy;
address, H. H. Gillen; song, H. G.. Mil
Ter, accompanied by Geo. Voligny; ad-
dress, Rev. G. E. Carlin; instrumental
music, solo, Miss Olive Campbell; In
dian club swinging exhibition, Edward
f. Kelly; instrumental music, Miss
Alice Lane; remarks James McGarry;
song, John Glennon; instrumental
music. medley. Mozart club; song,
Come Back to Erin" Miss Anna Nc
Gillen; remarks by Il. w. McGarry;
vocal solo, Master Bernard Sexton;
instrumental music, Mozart club; ad-
dress. Mr.. Gus. Sexton.
Rev. FIR. Corcoran spoke upon the
change in the government of Ireland
and the Gaelic language. Father Cor
coran is most pleasing speaker and
his remarks were enjoyed by all. Rev.
Father Carlin spoke of the day in gen.
eral and his remarks were interesting
and appropriate. H. H. Gillen was the
speaker Of the evening. His remarks,
which were on st. Patrick, his life and
mission, and Ireland in general, was
listened to with rapt attention. Mr..
Sexton spoke of Ireland, the Hibernians
and Ladies' Auxiliary and whenever
we have an entertainment If we can
say that Mr.. Sexton will speak, 10! we
have full house. He is an enthusi-
astic Hibernian and his heart is certain
~ with Ireland and the Irish. r. w.
The Irish standard., 1904-03-26
LEGAL DIRECTORY.

PARTIAL LIST OF RELIABLE At
ToRNEYs OF MINNEAPOLIS, WITH
LOCATION OF OFFICES.
Ahell, Ace p. 1890 Bank of Com. Bldg.
Arctander. ludwig, Temple Court.
Ankeny, A. T.. 500 Globe Bldg.
Barton. Elijah, 305 Oneida Blk
Bates. w. F., 81 Sykes Block
Blocker. Geo. M, 331 Boston Block.
Brady. M. c., Bank of Commerce Bldg.
Canty. Thomas, 416 Guaranty Loan.
Corrigan. ]. R.. Suite 400 N. Y. Life Bldg
Davenport & Than Phoenix Bldg.
Darelius. A. B.. 926 N. Y. Life Bldg.
Donahue. w. H., GA Phoenix Bldg.
Forth. Geo. E.. 402 Globe Bldg.
Fifeld. Fletcher &, Fifeld, go Lumber
Exchange
Gallagher Chris. A., Guaranty Loan Bid.
Gjertsen. Rand & Lund, Ills N. Y. Life
Bldg.
Hertig Wendell. N. Y. Life Bldg
Hobbs. F. E.. 255 Temple Court.
John Lind & A. LELAND. N. Y. Life Bldg
Leary. w. c.. Andrus Bldg.
Munro Weed, Loan & Trust Bldg.
Mahoney. Stephen. 500 Guar Loan BLDG.
Mct1ale. John j.. N9-e0 Bank Com. Bldg.
MCGEE & Lancaster 619-65 N, Y. Life.
OBrien. J. E.. 41s Phoenix Bldg.
Pilgram, w. H. H.. 5l6 Temple Court,
Riordan. Phil J.. Oneida Block.
smith. Geo. R.. 60 Boston Block.
steele. John H.. 10 Phoenix BLDG
Young. H. W., 402 Globe Bldg.
Van Fossen. L. j.. $50 Guaranty Loan.
WEIGH & Hubachek, Phoenix Bldg.
The Irish standard., 1904-03-26

Bright's disease at 4 o'clock Monday
morning at the family residence, All
Fifty-eighth avenue west. Funeral
services We're held at the st. James
Catholic church Tuesday morning.
The body was shipped to Willamette,
Ill.,, the old home of the deceased, for
interment. Mrs. Lauermann was an
old and respected resident of West Du-
luth, known as one of the hardest
church workers in the st. James par.
ish.
The Irish standard., 1904-03-26
DULUTH NEWS.

Mrs. w. J. Lanigan returned Satur.
day evening from st. Paul, where she
represented the w. II. C. of Duluth
at the convention held there last week.
]. Callahan, of Minneapolis, manager
of the Singer Sewing Machine com.
pany, was in the city for few DAYS
last week.
Mrs. ]. 7. Lanigan and son Thomas
left last Monday for Newcastle, Pa,
where they will spend some months.
Div. No. l, A. o. H., held a most en-.
thusiastic meeting last Sunday after
The Irish standard., 1904-03-26

marks that We're we'll received. The
swinging of the Indian clubs by Mr..
Kelly was we'll worth seeing. Mr.. JAS
McGarry made short address. Mr.
McGarry is an enthusiastic Hibernian
and does much to further the success of
his division. Mr.. p. II. Ryan. the
chairman of the evening, is the popular
president of the Hibernians, and as
usual was the right man in the right
place. The songs by NIessrs. Keene,
Miller and Glennon We're we'll rendered
and heartily encored. The Mozart club
is composed of the following young
boys and girls: Masters James Row.
land Reuben Scott, Bernard Sexton,
John Quinlan, George Callahan, Frank
Sullivan and Edgar Irvine, and the
Misses Margaret NIcGillin, Anna Nc
Gillin, Hazel Richardson, Gertrude
Malloy and Olive Campbell and Miss
Inez Rowland, who acted as their ac-
companist, did much toward the sue
cess of the entertainment, as did also
the Misses Pearl Donovan and Beatrice
Mccarthy, the young ladies who sang
the vocal Duet, all of whom are pu-
pills of the Sisters of st. Joseph. Their
selections were we'll rendered and
showed the care and efficient training
they had had, and their parents and
/ frinn6c EcfnnnH 10 %1,N ~
strains of music may we'll feel proud
not only of the pupils but also of the
fact that we have in our midst such
thorough teachers as the Sisters of st.
Joseph. Miss NIayme Clarity, a must
clan of great merit, and who is also a
graduate of the musical department of
the Sisters of st. Joseph, took charge
of the pupils. Miss Alice Lanes selec-
ton was a gem, and she was heartily
applauded. Master Bernard Sexton
delighted the audience with a comical
song which produced such hearty ap-
plause that he was forced to respond
to another. Master Bernard is all
right. After the program a light lunch
was served. Much praise is due the
committee composed of Hibernians
and literary committee of the Ladies'
Auxiliary, who had charge of the af-
fair.
James Z. McGrath, the well-known
Saltwater logger, has suspended log
ging operations for this season. He
has banked at his camps near Willow
River, Mimi, about 100000 feet of
logs. About May 1 he will begin ship
ping logs to Saltwater by rail.
Timothy Sullivan and family left
saltwater Wednesday for California,
where they will make their future
home. Mr.. Sullivan was for many
years a pilot on steamboats, and tugs
on the st. Croix river.
Several new business blocks will be
erected in Saltwater this spring.
Among those upon which work viii
start shortly is one by Simonet Bros.
on South Main street and the new gov
eminent building on Second and Myrtle
streets. Other blocks, residences and
churches are contemplated, and indica-
lions point to successful year in
building operations.
MIR. and Mrs. James Kent of 913
South Third street are rejoicing over
the birth of a fourteen-pound boy
which was born Thursday morning.
Mr.. Kent is assistant ticket agent at
the union station and is kept busy re-
ceiving congratulations.
Robert Sullivan, of Fourth avenue
south, who has been very sick with
pneumonia, is considerably improved
and hopes are entertained for his re-
cOvery.
The Irish standard., 1904-03-26

USAS ~ d iucctluS VI luc bylluullte
club last week.
Archibald Nelson, one Of the pioneer
residents of Duluth, died at his home
last Monday of Bright's disease, after
an illness Of two weeks. Mr.. Nelson
came to Duluth in 1870, and was for
many years an employee of the North
ern Pacific Railway company, and at
the time of his death was employed by
the Duluth Union Depot company, hav-
ing charge of the repair work to cars.
He was married in 1893 to Miss Annie
Connolly. The funeral was held last
Thursday and was in charge Of the A.
o. U. w., Of which deceased was a
member. Those from out of town who
attended the funeral We're P. f. Con-
nelly of Wilmar, James Connolly of
West Duluth, Mrs. NJ. ]. Delmore of
st. Cloud and Mrs. j. w. Preston of
st. Paul. Mr.. Nelson, having been
one Of the old residents of the city, was
we'll known, and his genial disposition
won for him host of friends which
was plainly evidenced by the large
number in attendance at his funeral.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Peter Bohan last week.
Miss Leona Monroe, of 3O5 East
Third street, returned from Chicago
last week, where she has been con-
fined in hospital for the past two
months with a severe attack of inflama-
tory rheumatism.
Mrs. Anna NJ. Lauermanh, 50 years
old, wife Of ]. IAuermann, died of
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-06-03
Cures for L0ckjaW.

Two successful experiments in treat
ing tetanus have been made by physi-
clans in GOuverneur Hospital, New
York. 1t is new mode Of treatment
and was discovered by a celebrated
German scientist. His theory is that
many diseases, such as lockjaw, spread
through the nervous system rather
than through the blood. Heretofore
cases of lOckjaw have been treated by
injecting tetanus antitoxin into the
blood and even into the cranial cavity.
The treatment is often unsuccessful
The patients treated in Gouverneur
Hospital were two boys, one of whom
ran nail in his foot. The other was
shot in the hand with a blank cartridge.
The conditions of both became very
serious. When hope for their recovery
was almost abandoned DIR. Rogers
experimental with the new theory.
Instead of injecting the antitoxin
into the blood or skin of the patient
whose foot was injured, the physician
made an incision at the groin, where
the leg nerves join the trunk nerves,
and the nerves themselves injected
with the antitoxin. The effect was
beneficial at once. In two weeks be
was cOnvalescent, and he left the insti-
tuition completely cured about week
ago. The other boys nerves were laid
bare in the upper arm, just below the
shoulder, and the antitoxin was in
jected In the nerves. He also began
to improve Immediately, and will be
able to leave the hospital In short
time.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-06-03
Cures Blood and Ski / Diseases,

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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-06-03
C. & o. Worlds Fair Rates

Commencing on April 25, 1904, and
continuing during the continuation Of
the Louisiana Purchase Exibit,
Worlds Fair, st. Louis. Mo-, the Ches-
apeake 3 Ohio Route will have on sale
from StauDton, round trip excursion
tickets at rates and limits as shown
below:
$31 20. on sale daily, good returning
not later that Dec. Is, 1904.
$26 90, on sale daily, good returning
not later than GO days.
$2l.50, on sale, daily. good returning
not later than Is days.
$l5 90, on sale on certain dates, good
returning not later than 10 days.
The last named rate will be on sale
only on certain dates that will be ad-
yertised in this paper from time to
time prior to the dates ON which said
excursions will be run. The ten day
rate will also not be good under any
circumstances In the sleeping cars.
A Il other rates good in sleeping cars
by the payment of the additional
sleeping car rate.
For further information OR for the
reservation of space in sleeping cars
call on or address G. 6. QUINN, Pas
senger Agent. G. & o. Ry, Staunton,
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-06-03
The Four DIS.

Charles Spurgeon once said that there
were three great enemies to man-"dirt
debt and devil" He might haye added one
more and included dyspepsia. The evil
results of this disease could hardly be exag-
gerated. It's effects are felt in mind and
body, and are as far reaching as the effects
of the course that was laid on the Jackdaw
of Rheims which was cursed in ''eating and
drinking and sleeping, in standing and sit
ting and lying" The good effects of DIR.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery are most
marked in aggravated and chronic cases of
dyspepsia. 1t enables the stomach glands
to secrete the necessary quantity of diges-
tive fluids, and this at once removes tha t
craving or gnawing sensation so comm on
to certain forms of Indigestion. 1t tones
and regulates the stomach, invigorates the
torpid liver and gives the blood making
glands keen assimilative power. Golden
Medical Discovery cures ninety eight per
cent. of those who use it. Dr. Pierce's Plea
SAINT Pellets are superior to all other laxat-
i've medicines when the bowles are Obstruct-
ed.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-06-03
INVITATIONS TO
ALL NAMED SMITH
Rich Keniuckian Wants to Assemble En-
tire Clan for Royal Time at His
Expense.

A Louisville special to the New Yors
World says:
John Cabell Smith, the wealthy Ken
tuckian, who proposes to have a three
days reunion of the Smith family of
America in Louisville this fall, is nd.
dressing letters to newspapers in vari
ons sections asking them to extend on
his behalf an invitation to everybody
bearing the name of Smith to agree to
be present in Louisville at date yet to
be fixed, '.as the guest of three days of
John Cabell Smith, of Kentucky" q g
proposes to pay ell the expenses of a
three days. outing and to arrange a
program Of pleasure that will appeal
to old, young and middle aged.
"There is no reason why we Smiths
can't get together in old Kentucky y
and have high old time," said MIR.
Smith to World representative "Is
just occurred to me that it would be a
great thing to get all the Smiths to-
gether for lark. There are some aw-
full .Iarkers' named Smith. Some of
us are good men, some bad, some in
penitentiary and some that ought to
be ; some of us in the lunatlc asylum
and some that are really smart people.
But l would like to get us all togeth-
er, no matter what varieties are repre-
sented.
II figure that 5000 Smiths could
easily afford to come to such a gather
ing. but if as many as 1900 accept my
invitation I will 60 ahead with my
plans. I will set the exact date for the
reunion and then make plans for &C
&c. I am willing to
spend $25, 900 or $4,000 in such a
scheme. and after we Smiths have had
Dur meeting would like to see the
Joneses and the Browns and others get
together.
mo; the Schmidts and the Schmitts
md the Smythes, especially the latter,
can't get in on this reunion, which is
'olely for those bearing the good, old
name of Smith. Now, !
L've got cousin Smith who changed
t to Smythe. He's barred from my
pink tea.
II amt particular about the reunion |
being held In Louisville. I'll go to |
New York or to Philadelphia, or to |
Boston, or to any old place.