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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-05
BROUGHT BY RAILROADS
Increase In Immigration Due to Efforts to
settle the West.

According to chairman +. +. Mac
Leod, of the Western Passenger as
socfa ton. the tremendous increase of
stcerage immigrants to this country
and Canada during 1903, an increase
amounting to POS. 303, or 32 per cent
was due largely TO the inducements of
fered to settlers by the railroads and
not to discontent with the countries
from which they came.
Never before in the history of rail
roads. according to the chairman. was
there 50 much effort made and so
much money expended as at present
to induce immigration to the farm
lands of the northwest. the far west
and southwest. Nearly all the large rail
way systems have agents in various
European countries. and extra induce
ments were offered for sellers.
according to the figures presented
by Mr.. Macleod the total number of
aliens arriving in the United States,
including the 64,2GO cabin passengers.
was 921.315, which il 1O5.O13 more than
the greatest number heretofore re-
ported for any one year.
Of there SO4, 5O7 came from Europe.
29.966 from Asia and 1878 from 9th
er countries. In numbers Italian inn
migrants came first. with 233, $40; Pol
ish second. with S2.343. and Scandal
navian third, with 1891. The Irish
came fifth. with 1886. and the Eng
fish practically last. with 27.124. The
Germans are well up in the list. how
ever. with 1926. The total immigra-
tion through the Canadian ports is
shown to have been $500.
OF the total number entering the
United States 1870 have no Occupa-
tion, while there were 124.6S3 skilled
laborers. 5000 professional people and
525.663 who were clasSed as miscel-
laneous regarding occupation. The
eastern states secured the greatest
number of immigrants. New York
heading the list with 254.665. Pennsyl-
vauia next, with 177.169. and Massa-
chusetts third. with 65.757. Illinois
heads the middle west with 63,3S. Cali
fornia got LAG. Colorado ATS. Texas
2.43s, Washington 6.967 and Oregon
! 1876.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-05
IN THE COUNTY COURT.

Estate of Caroline CULLEN. Claim
of L. +. Void for $50 withdrawn by
leave of court on motion of j. Il. Oak
leaf. his attorney.
Estate of Carl Raisch. Hearing on
inventory set for Tuesday. Feb. o,
1904. at 10 a. IN. William c. Richtman
withdraws his claim by leave of court.
In re guardianship Of minor heirs of
Julius Goetz. Guardians report filed
and approved.
Estate of Julius Goetz. Claim of Wey-
erhaeuser & Denkmann allowed in
class AT Sl6.92. Claim of DIR. II. H..
Chase allowed in class at SO. Claim
of w. II. Eastman. agent, allowed in
class at Sells. Claim Of {. Marinan
allowed i'm class at S41.O2. Claim of
Eastern Tea q Coffee company allow
ed in class at Sal.
Estate of Mary y. Pierce. Petition
and affidavit of Dennis Brennan. from
which IL appears that John \. Pierce,
executor herein. has removed from
the state of Illinois Ordered that no.
tice he published in some newspaper
in this county for four successive
weeks notifying said executor to ap-
pear in this court within so days af-
ter the date of such notice and make
settlement of his accounts as requir-
ed by law.
Estate of Henry {. BrocKmau. FL
nal report of eNecutriX filed and APP
proved. Waiver Of notice by heirs and
distributes filed. A. there is moth
ing To distribute herein. estate closed
and eNecutriN discharged.
In re guardianship of minor heirs of
William W. Williams Bond filed and
approved and letters of guardianship
issued to Mary i. Williams. Inven-
tory filed and approved. Report filed
and approved.
Estate of Eta {. Woodwork. Final
report of administrator filed and APP
proved. II appears by said report
there is nothing to distribute. Waiver
of notice by heirs and distributes of
final report and of closing estate. Es-
tate closed. Administrator discharg-
ed
Estate of William w. Williams. In
sentory filed and approved. Final re-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-05
A Cure for Eczema

My baby had eczema so bad that its
head was solid mass of scabs, and
its hair all came out. / tried many
remedies. but none seemed to do any
permanent good until 1 used DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. The eczema is
cured. the scabs are gone and the lit
tie ones scalp is perfectly clean and
healthy. and its hair is growing beau
tifuIIy again. l cannot give too much
praise to DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
Frank Farmer. Bluff City. Ky. In
buying Witch Hazel Salve look out
for counterfeits. DeWitt's is the crigi-
nal and the only one containing pure
witch hazel. The name F.. c. Dewitt
& Co is on every box. Sold by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-05
EDWARD SHIP ONE OF
VETERANS OF TIE CIRCUS


Edward Shipp, whose indoor cir
Gus is playing here this week, started
in the circus business in 1879 with the
Henry 6. Lambkin's mammoth vau-
deville company, one of the first trav-
cling companies. He was with Cooper
& Jackson's circus and menagerie for
| three seasons and during that time he
made his first trip to Mexico, playing
before Ferdinand de Lesseps, of canal
fame. He fell in a bounding jockey
act while in Mexico and broke leg.
Several years later he broke the same
leg again and was forced to give up
his bareback riding and jockey act.
He also visited the West Indies, Cen
trail America and South America. He
was the first bareback rider the Ring
lingS had. He was assistant equeStTi-
an director with the Ringlings for
several years, and is at present di-
rector with the Forepaugh & Sells
Bros.
Mrs. Ship, who still uses her maid
ell name, comes from family famous
in the circus world. Her father Alex
ander Lowande. ST.. was the first man
TO take a circus to Brazil, and her
brothers have made names for them
selves as bareback riders. Mrs. Ship
was the first lady to introduce long
skirts in equestrian performances.
She won the undivided enthusiasm of
the audiences here by her exhibition
of skill in equestrian performances
The coming season she will be with
Forepaugh & Sells Bros.
Two of the great acts of the circus
this year have been the acrobatic and
the aerial quadruple return act of the
Da Coma family. The Da Comas were
with Mr.. Shipp last year. VI. Da Coma
lives in Cincinnati and has a farm in
Kentucky. where he has had gymna-
SUM built and performs some of his
best feats. He commenced circus work
in 1876 and has been at it ever since.
for although he has left the ring for
time now and then he has always
come back to it. His wife and two
children, a girl that he has brought
up, and young Italian boy. whom he
got in California. make up the family.
They are recognized as the premier
acrobats Of the world. For nine years
they have been with Ringling Bros.
The great act which they gave last
year was the brilliant quadruple re-
turn act and the double mid-air somer-
saults across the entire arena. The
performance closed with that act and
it formed fitting climax to all the eX
celIent work which had gone before.
One of the great features Of the cir
Gus this season is the great Pascatel,
Il Californian who began his circus ca
reer with the Ringlings. He was then
with Roster d Balls roof garden in
New York City, where he made great
reputation in vaudeville. He is one of
the best known and most expert of
vaudeville and circus performers. His
artistic posturing and aerial contor
tions was one of the most noteworthy
of the acts in show replete with I'M
usual and noteworthy acts. After
Ships indoor circus breaks up, he
will spend some time i'm the city of
Mexico with Orrin Bros. accompanied
by his wife. Gladys Middleton. n not |
ed mezzo soprano. After that he eX-
poets to devote the summer season to |
park exhibitions, commencing in Chi |
cago and working through Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-05
warning. warning

Beware of substitutes offered by
INSCRIPTIONS dealers in place of Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar, Foley's Kidney
Cure and Banner SaIve. Dishonest
dealers for a little extra profit viii
try to palm off worthless prepare
tons in place of these valuable medi-
cines that have stood the test of years
and thus jeOpardize the lives of their
victims. For sale by al druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-05
Chamberlain's stomach and Liver Tablets
IneouaIed for Consideration

4. Il. Kane, prominent druggist of
Baxter Springs, Kans.. says: Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
are, in my judgment. the most super
Tor preparation of anything in use to-
day for constipation. They are sure
in action and with no tendency to
or grippe. For sale by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-05
IS NOT ALL ROSES
Conditions That Keep Coal Haul
ers Busy Increase Their
Hardships.
PRESENT WINTER A GOOD ONE
Steady Cold Makes Ready Demand
Good Roads Also an
Aid.

This winter has proven one of the
best in many years for those who
earn a livelihood in winter time by
hauling coal from the mines south of
Rock river to the city. Long contin-
ued cold has kept the demand brisk,
Il period of good roads almost uneN-
ampled has made it possible to trans
port unusually big loads with regu-
larity, lack of labor troubles has in
sured good supply at the mines, and
the margin of profit has been slightly
greater than in most other years.
The cold, however, while making a
good demand, has increased the hard
ships that the men and their teams
must endure in their daily work. The
life of the coal hauler is not all roses,
at the best. There are many who
think that all that is necessary for
him to get his coal is to drive to the
mine and shovel it into the wagon,
but such is not the case. Many times
the belated teamsterS are compelled
to wait for hours TO get their load,
and not infrequently are they com
PEELED to wait all Gay without being
successful. TO be sure of having
their wagons loaded on the following
day some of the coal haulers 90 to
the mines the evening before. Each
man as he arrives is given a number,
and his wagon is loaded according to
his time of arrival. \ number of
those who frequent the Sackfield
mine have erected small stables for
the comfort of their horses during
the bitter cold weather.
Long before daylight the wagons of
those who do not go out the evening
previous begin TO rattle toward the
mine. and by sunrise quite process
sion of vehicles is in line. \ party
who went to the SackfieId mine one
morning for load of coal for his
own use. said that when he arrived
at the mine about 6 o'clock eight wag7
Ons were already ahead of him. and
that before he left at least forty more
had arrived.
Lsrge Loads Hauled.
Regular coal hauIers carry from
- TO 100 bushels of coal i'm single
load. The distance is usually covered
with but one team. When such heavy
loads are hauled two teams usually
go together and both are hitched to
y
bushel of coal Weighs so pounds. thus
a load Of 100 bushels makes an aggre-
gate weight of four tons, which is Il
heavy load for two horses to drag
over country roads.
If the men are successful in dispOs-
ing of their load quickly. the compen
sation for hauling is quite good, but
when they are compelled 10 leave their
loads ON the market, as is frequently
the case, the profits are small. Dur
ing the past few days the number of
loads OF coal on market square have
been comparatively small. but fire.
quently Il dozen loads are left ON the
market over night. y majority of the
coal haulcrs reside i'm the city, but
some of them are farmers, and when
they fail to sell their load before even
ing, they must either stand the eX-
pense of remaining there over night,
or return to their home and leave the
load there until the next day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-05
B Rim q NO NONE Y.
l Will Give You My Services and Office Treat
ment Absolutely FREE Until You Are Cured.

This sufferer
OF
Men and of Rock Island Moline
leased
the Rock Island Hotel the Hotel
right
c i'm add
skill
appliances specially Il
sick and helping the afflicted
just bring friends realize
do and tell the
making to ou M,
Vitality Failing
Weakness, Kidneys Caarrh
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1904-08-27
HERBINE

Renders the bile more fluid and thus
helps the blood to flow; it affords prompt
relief from biliOusness. indigestion, sick
and nervous headaches. and the over-in
dulgence in food and drink. Herbine
acts quickly, dose after meals will
bring the patient into good condition
In few days.
g. j.. Caldwell, Agt. M. X. and T. r. r..
Checotah. Ind. Ter, writes. April Is, 'U3.
81 was sick for over two years with en-
largement Of the liver and spleen. The
doctors did Inc no good, and l had given
mp all hope Of being cured. when my
druggist advised me to use Herbine. II
has made me sound and WELL" soc.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1904-08-27
NOTICE.

Having donated 4 acres Of land for the
erection Of the Catholic Church at Parks
station. and as / have 20 lots more ad-
joining said Church, wish to announce
to the public that will sell these lots
at 500 per lot Of 80 feet front by $40
feet deep. cash or on term. For further
information address
PAUL MELANCON,
July-JO-3O-d'p Potter, La.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1904-08-27
FOR SALE.

% acres good land II mile from town,
situated near Mr.. A. P. Hesweber's plan
tatiOn, with good house. stable aud other
buildings, pair good mules. carts, cows
and everything needed on farm.-F0r
particulars address
JOHN B. GESSER,
June 1873 m. st. Martinville, La.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1904-08-27

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If itfails
to cure. Z. W. Groves signature is on
each box. Is cents.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1904-08-27
MOlasses For Sale.

500 barrels Of Molasses for sale on Key
stone plantation at $3.50 per barrel
about 200 barrels are in the iron tank.
July9. keystone Plantation.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1904-08-27
MCnest Primaries and Elec-
itiOns.
The People.

'slstent efforts of the machine poll
'ticians to squelch the sentiment
for direct nominations by primary,
'and for honest primaries and cleo
Ftions, this sentiment has developed
Sto such an extent that it has CON-
spelled the holding of primaries in
almost every parish and district in
the state. Naturally, the oppo-
'nents of the primary method who
had control of the party machine
Try have sought to discredit this
method of nomination, by impos-
ing heavy assessments upon the
candidates, giving short notice,
'and other undue advantages to fa-
Worries.
Vet, all this trickery, that in
'some localities developed into &C
'tual fraud, has not sufiiced to Gre
'ate revulsion toward the now de-
tested aud destable convention
methcd. To the contrary, it has
anchored the primary in the popu-
I 4sr will and aroused growing de-
mand for the honest conduct there
of aud of the elections generally.
HE frauds and unfairness that
have been resorted to here and
there, have been corrected as far
'aa was practicable, or denounced
as they should be.
From tlfis to compulsory pri-
smary election law that will put al
END to abuses and rascalities such
AS have been perppetrated in some
quarters, is not long way.
in the receut primary in the
Fourth Congressional district
box in the eighth precint of
Shreveport was found to have %
votes more than were cast-the
vote with this fraud standing 80
for Watkins, go for Breazeale. At
the equest of the Watkins repre-
sentative this box was ruled out. |
He also expressed the hope that
the irregularities at the other box
'es consisting in the issae of tick
cts or certificates by the registrar
of voters, should receive due at
tentiop.
In Natchitoches parish the pri-
mary for the judicial officers was
gravely complained of and the
Times, published in the ancient1
anu historic city of Natchitoches,
where the remains Of the chivalric
st. Denis repose, and where the
state trains the teachers who are
TO educate her children, relates a
story OF contempt for the law, JUS
tice and decency, in the conduct of
this primary which has aroused
merited indignation. In summa-
rizing the Times says;
by AL these Objectionable methods
Che result Ut the election was cha nged at
che recent primary. Undoubtedly the
in this parish was and is over
against the present incum-
Dents; bat by the liberal use Of party
machinery. executive and Judicial coer- !
cion. aud money, the result has been re-
versed. However deserving the success
mi candidates may be. the success of
such methods bodies i'll for the party and
The State
1t is gratifying to note that at
the compilation of the returns byI
The judicial committee, on motion
Of Mr.. Greneaux, committee of
three was appointed "for the pur.
pose of examining into the report
IT irregularities at the several poll
ng places, Of the reported, incor-
ectness of the poll list and the :
'oting of persons on at{i,lavits. all
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1904-08-27
NOTICE.

Ihave black cow with white spot in
forehead since 10 months on my planta-
ton, COW now has calf. The owner
can come prove his property and pay
cost. AlphOnse Simon,
July-3O sod Potter. La.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1904-08-27
Taken with Cramps.

VIM. kirmse. a member Of the bridge
gang working near Littlsport was taken
suddenly i'll Thursday night with cramps
and a kind Of cholera. His ase was so
severe that he had to have Tho members
OF the crew wait upon him and Mr.. Gift
ford was called and consulted. He told
them he had a medicine in the form of
Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and Diarr-
ihoea Remedy that he thought would help
him out and accordingly several doses
were Administered with the result that
the fellow was able to be around next
day. The incident speaks quite highly
of Mr.. Giiford's medicines. - Elkader.
Iowa, Argus.
This re,nedy never fails. Keep it in
your home, it may save life. For sale
by 7. j. Liable.
The Sub-Juniors of st. Martin
vile were defeated by the New
Iberia boys last Sunday. The Sub
Juniors played bad game, and
proved easy for the New Iberia
boys. The score was New Iberia
IL, st. Martinville 6. 1t was
poor game.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-27
Good Templar Lodge Meets.

Minnehaha Lodge, No. 1. met In Society
Temple, 9Th and G streets, Tuesday even
ing. Mr.. Henry F. Smith, chief templar,
presided. Mr. T. w. Jessup, recording Sec
retary. read communications, including an
official notice of such as are eligible to
the advanced degree to be conferred at
meeting in Good Templar Hall, Tenleytown,
Friday evening the 9th instant. At the
conclusion of routine business a social ses-
sion was had, after which a program was
rendered, s. w. Russell in charge.
A vocal solo was given by Past Chief
Bedford and popular air for encore, Mrs.
Carrie Smith accompanying. 1.-THE Old
Oxen Bucket was sung in response to a
suggestion for a patriotic temperance selec-
tion. led by a volunteer choir Of eight voices,
Mrs Smith accompanying. Recitals in
lighter vein were given by the Misses
Myrtle Balderson and Nina Higdon; Sc
lection, "Why He Was Not Promoted" was
read by Miss Sadie Speake; selection
from an English periodical showing that a
large number of pastors of different de-
nominations were stockholders in a large
brewery was read by Mr.. Bedford. who
explained that he himself. was the son of
a former London brewer; an amusing
study in a rhythmical play upon words was
presented by Chief Templar Smith, and a
medley was sung by the choir.
Under the leadership Of Chairman ]. e.
Austin, the lodge, in committee of the
whole, arranged full details for the first
meeting in its new home the It'll Of June.
and to which all members of the order in
the District have been invited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-27
Mr.. Plumer's New Field.

Mr. David B. PIumer has resigned the
MANAGEMENT of the Laurel House and
Laurel-in- the Pines, in Lakewood N. j.,
and will terminate his connection with
those hotels at the close of the present sea-
son, June l. He will manage the New Mon
mouth, at Spring Lake, N. j., and, as last
year. the hotel interests of Briarclir, In
Guiding Briarcliff Lodge and Pocantico
Lodge, during the coming summer season,
and with the beginning of another year will
identify himself actively and permanently
with the larger interests of the beautiful
section of the Westminster hills, where Mr..
Walter W. Laws huge park farm estate
seems to have been waiting for a Plumer
style of development along resort and real
ty lines, which he will direct.
Mr. Plumer has had large and creditable
part in fixing upon Lakewood its best pres
tige as a resort. For almost twenty years
the place has been his home, and he shared
the growing success which favored the old
time Laurel House management OF flumer'
Porter & Barker, and later, when Plumer
a. Porter had the Laurel-in- the-Pines added
to their responsibilities.
Mr.. and Mrs. Plumer may retain their
Main street cottage in Lakewood for occa-
sional visitation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-27
GRADUATION EXERCISES.
Annual Event in Which Gunston In
stitute Students Were Principals.

The annual commencement exercises of
the Gunston Institute on Highland terrace
were held yesterday in the parlors at
Rauscher's on Connecticut avenue, with a
large number of spectators in attendance.
A musical program constituted an import
ant part of the exercises. Rev. James H.
w. Blake, rector Of Christ Episcopal
Church, made the address of the occasion.
The exercises were opened with several
selections on piano by Miss Marguerite
Rowland and Mrs. Amalie Bausch. After
invocation by DR.. Blake, DR.. Anton Gloetz-
ner rendered two piano solos. Mr.. Bever-
ly r. Mason, associate principal of the in
stituton, presented the certificates of dis
tinction.
After several violin solos by Mr.. Herman
Rakemann, accompanied by Mrs. Elliott
Woods, and a piano solo by Dr. Gloetzner,
Rev. Mr.. Blake delivered an address to
the graduates, four in number. He also pre-
sented the diplomas
The graduates were Mary Catharine Hem
ry, Maryland; Maud Wilson Holt, North
Carolina; Lucille Glenn Peyton, Mississippi;
Helen W!nifred Rodey. New Mexico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-27

Assistant Inspectors Dunn and Stanton
came over from the headquarters OF the
steamboat inspection service at Baltimore
this morning to make their annual eXami-
nation of the steamer Harry Randall run
ming on the river route to Nomini creek.
Mr.. Dunn made the examination as to the
condition of the hull of the steamer and OF
the boats, fire equipment and life-saving
apparatus, while the boiler and machinery
tests were made by Mr.. Stanton. The
steamer came up to all the requirements of
the navigation laws in a most satisfactory
manner, and will be licensed to carry 1850
excursion passengers on the river during
the coming summer.