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Milford chronicle., 1904-12-23
FOUGHT 2o.RouND BATTLE
Jimmy Britt Gets Decision over "5at'
tlinq" Nelson at San Francisco

Jimmy Britt Gets Decision over "sat'
tIlne" Nelson at San Francisco
San Francisco, Dec. 21.-Betore an
audience that jammed Mechanics "a
yilion to the doors, Jimmy Britt, OF
this city, was given the decision over
Battling" Nelson, of Chicago, atter .
2O-round fight for the lightweight
championship. Throughout the contest
the honors alternated between the two
men. and had they fought to finish
It is impossible to state who would
have won, The decision was greeted
with mingled cheers and hisses, the
majority of the big crowd evidently
thinking the battle should have been
declared a draw, as both men were on
their feet when the gong sounded IN
the last round.
In the final round Nelson waded IN
desperately. but could not locate Britt,
who suddenly hooked two fearful let's
to the Jaw. and followeGAit with an
other, staggering Nelson a bit. They
fought in the center Of the ring and
exchanged right and left swings tc
the faces. Britt then sent Nelson 8
head back with a left hook and fol
lowed it with left swing to the jaw
Then Britt once more hooked his left
to the jaw and followed it with two
right swings and a left hook to the
face The fighting was fearful. Brit
waded in with right and left swings
to Nelson's jaw, and the gong changed
denoting that the battle was over
Referee Roche promptly awarded the
decision to Britt.
Milford chronicle., 1904-12-23
Mems Pocket
handkerChiefs

Always useful. So many say
when / can't think Of anything
Csc / give bandkerchiefs. " Mems
pure silk handkerchiefs, at 25c,
and soc; pure silk initial handker-
chiefs, 25c and SOC; Mems white
linen handkerchiefs, sc, 1Oc, 15c
and 25c, a special white linen in
box Of ] doz. for 80; Mems
Japanette handkerchiefs, plain or
with silk initial, sc and 1Oc, else
where, 1Oc and 15c; Mems fine
quality cambric handkerchiefs with
a beautiful initial, put up J doz.
in box for 75c.
Mems silk mufiers in plain
white, plain black and in fancy
colors, SOC, 75c, 81, S1.50 full
dress muflers.
Milford chronicle., 1904-12-23
FLED IN THEIR NIGHT ROBES
Five Houses ToppIed Off Foundations
a., Mine CaVe-ln.

Mahanoy City, Pa. Dec, 20.-By the
settling of the surface at Jackson's,
near here, the families of Jacob Lam
bert, Francis Benedict, Frank Collin
and Joseph Weir were forced to flee
in their night robes to escape being
swallowed up in a cave-in. The earth
was rent in huge assures, and the
ground subsidized several feet. The
Kitchens of the homes of Benedict and
Lambert dropped into the mine. The
houses which toppled off the founda-
tions are the property of the Philadel-
phia and Reading Coal and Iron COM
pany and are located over the work
ings Of this company.
Milford chronicle., 1904-12-23
Gloves.

For dress, driving, or work;
dress gloves in kid and mocha, 5Oc,
81. 81 80; kid and mocha gloves
lined, SOC, 81 and $3.50. Heavy
Jersey gloves, Astrakan gloves and
warm Scotch wool gloves, SOC and
25c; good heavy fur back gloves
with the long wrist, just the thing
for those cold drives, 75c, 81, 81. 70
81. so good heavy work gloves, the
tough wearable kind, 25c, SOC and
S1.00
Milford chronicle., 1904-12-23
Shirts

for dress, business or general wear:
White dress shirts in plain and
plated bosoms, cOlored stiff shirts
in plat and plated bosoms, soft
shirts in plain white and neat col
orings, SOC, to $1.50 each. We
are the largest dealers in men S
shirts in Delaware. We fit big
men, little men, stout men, and
slim men.
Milford chronicle., 1904-12-23
HeId In Peonaqe BY a Negro.

Athens, Ca, Dec. 19.-One negro
seeks release from a condition of SER
vitude under that of his own race. In
Clark county Robert Christopher, col
ored. through his attorney, has sworn
out a warrant before United States
Commissioner Kinnebrew, charging
his half-brother, George Christopher,
with compelling him to work for the
latter without any legal right to do so,
and he seeks aid of the federal court
in procuring his release. The commit
ment trial of the accused negro is
awaited with unusual interest
Milford chronicle., 1904-12-23
Envntian Exhlblt Sod.

st. Louis, Dec. 2O.-The sale Of the
Egyptian Astrological exhibit at the
worlds Fair has been announced.
John Wanamaker, Of Philadelphia,
purchased half of the exhibit, which
Included an ancient sarcophagus and
a mummy GOO B. C.) for the Philadel-
phia Museum. The price paid far the
exhibits segregated about $4,000.
Milford chronicle., 1904-12-23
couIdn't BUY child Xmas Present.

New York, Dec. 21.--Because she
could not buy Christmas present for
her S-year-old daughter, Mrs. Mary
Metzger. of Jersey City, tried to cut
the little girls throat. The child's
screams attracted neighbors, who res
cued her after she had been badly
injured. The mother then tried to kill
herself. but was prevented. Mrs. Metz
gar was arrested and the child was
removed to a hospital, where it is said
she may die.
Milford chronicle., 1904-12-23
.uspenders.

A pair for every pair of pants.
Mems fine suspenders put up sin
gle pair in box, SOC, 75c, 81,
mems good strong work suspenders
15c, 25c and soc.
Milford chronicle., 1904-12-23
Mems
Hosiery.

in fancy or plain. A beautiful
line of up-to-date fancy hose, also
in plain black at 124c, 25c and
5Oc; good warm wool hose in ma
tural color, came's hair, plain black
and oxford mixed at 15c and 25c;
also the fine cashmere hose in plain
black, camel's hair, natural, and
oxford mixed at 25c.
Milford chronicle., 1904-12-23
Clothing

In mems, youths, and boys, in
the very latest styles and shades
All the latest browns. Also over
coats for men, youth and boys, if
you desire a neat fit and something
that will please you, do not fail 10
pay us visit.
Milford chronicle., 1904-12-23
Mems
Underwear


It is probably new to you that
underwear fits, unless you buy it.
here. People who pay little mon
ey have-just as much right to a mt
as those who pay double. We
carry all size. Mems good heavy,
Aeeced shirts and drawers 38c each
well worth SOC; &. "a heavy feeced
lined shirts and drawers, --lae .-I.s- IA
nous High Rock mills make, SOC,
regular 65c quality, natural wool
underwear, 75c, 81, and S1.5O the
shirts either single or double breas-
ted; Wrights famous health under
wear, at 81 and 1.50
Milford chronicle., 1904-12-23
Helpful Suggestions.
NeCkWear

that is becoming. Even orr lao@-
petitors give US the credit Of carryS
Ing the best selected line in the
State. All the newest shades IN
the finest silks and colOrings at 5Oc
a special lot purchased for this sale
at 25c, equal to the 5Oc neckwear
sold in many stores.
Milford chronicle., 1904-12-23
Nathan H. NHAszsOla, Capt
DECEMBER.

win leave Frederick, Webb's and BoWerA
or Philadelphia as follows during
Milford chronicle., 1904-12-23

Fare to PhtIadeIpaAAsS 81 Oo
R0aERd Trip ............................''.A DO
Milford chronicle., 1904-12-23

Returning Steamer will leave Philadelphlt
rom Pier 8, South Wharves (Flrst Fler aDoF'
yheetnut Street, as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-13
MUNR0E TO HAVE CHANCE
TO DISPLAY HIS ABILITY

Discussing his coming Jeffries-Mun-
roe fight George Siler says:
Jack Munroe's opportunity to
demonstrate just how good or how
poor fighter he is will come to him
next Friday night. when he is scheduI-
ed to fight Jim Jeffries under the
auspices of the Yosemite club at San
Francisco. The examiner has been
put through thorough course of
heavy training by Tim McGrath and
Billy Roche. pair of conditioners
second to none in the country. They
have had him at the heavy and light
bags; boxing a half dozen or more
sturdy and rough novices daily; saw
10 it that he took his morning dip in
the briny Pacific. and compelled him
to trudge miles of roads in all kinds of
going.
IF condition is the right route to
the championship goal then Jack.
should he fail to reach il next
Friday night. cannot lay the blame
to i'll success at the doors of his train
ers. as they will send him on his
championship journey fit to battle for
his life
"Jeffries. also. it is reported, will be
in condition to prevent Munroe get
ting within speaking distance of the
title. The rumor afloat several days
ago that the champion was complete
" off his feed, so to speak. and that
he had requested a pOstponement, was
denied by his trainer, Billy Delaney,
before ii became food for gossip. 1t
would. indeed. have been strange re-
quest. coming from so sturdy and
strong a champion as Jeffries, and had
there been any truth in the story ar
guments as to Monroe's right to claim
the championship by default would
have been rife throughout the cOun-
try. The championship. by default
though an empty honor. would have
been a big feather in Monroe's hat
even though il would not carry him
across the street. However. every
thing pertaining to their respective
conditions is all that can be asked for
by the followers of the game. and it
is hoped nothing will happen to inter
fere with the pulling off the battle,
even though interest in its outcome
is degrees below fever heat.
Arguments relative to the result are
not as to who Will win. but how many
rounds MunrOe will stand up before
the ponderous champion. The latter
is given from one to six rounds to
knock MunrOe's championship aspira-
tions into a cooked hat. and it re-
mains to be seen how long it will take
him to turn the trick. Jacks record
does not count for much, but he is
big and strong, can hit few ticks,
and may. unexpectedly, worry jeff be-
fore he goes under.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-13

yond bad scare and the complete
SOLDERING of the complainant. How
ever, the flames had done more dam
age than was realized at the time, and
Mr.. Fox has been an invalid since that
day, so it is alleged.
DIR. c. G. Roberts. who has been in
Davenport for the past two or three
weeks, has arrangements pretty well
under way for giving Davenport a
sensational attraction on Labor day
in the shape of head-on collision of
two trains of cars going at Il speed of
As to so miles an hour. There viii be
no game at the ball park that day.
and DIR. Roberts expects to secure the
pail park for the event. BY removing
the south fence and continuing the
side fences to and across the railroad
tracks. leaving an opening only for
the entrance of the two trains that
will be parties to the collision. thou
sands Of people can be accommodated,
and one can sit in the grand stand or
on the bleachers and witness full
fiedged railroad horror.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-13
NEWS IN OUTLINE.

Secretary Moody, of the navy, has
left Washington for two weeks Wis
it to Boston.
Quintana Flu has been elected presi-
dent of Argentina. Figueroa Alcorta
has been chosen vice president.
E. A. Streavig. aged about 30 years,
editor of the Cape May Wave. was
drowned in the ocean at Cape May
while bathing.
Mrs. Maria Cooper, colored, born u
slave at Winchester, Va, is dead at
Washington, Pa, aged 10.
st. Johns military school, of SaIina,
Kan, won the penant for the best
drilled cadet company encamped on
the st Louis Worlds fair grounds.
Governor George r. Carter, of Ha-
waii, was 4 guest of President Roose-
Welt at luncheon. He is the head of
the Hawaiian delegation to the Chi
cago convention.
Grace Belmont the actress, was
arrested in st. Louis for driving her
automobile at too fast pace
An award of $500 for the loss of
an eye has been secured in the SUI
Po''"i NOuit III DoStoi Nv NOuldH
who was struck by Il piece of metal
falling through the window of train.
Sheriff Sim d. May, of Crenshaw
county, Ala, has been arrested on
charge of peonage.
a Louisville court has ordered the
administrator of the Craik estate to
sell the historic bookcase presented by
George Washington TO DIR. James
Craik, his family physician.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-13
THELATEST FOOD PRODUCT
Comes In Tablet Form and Replaces to the
Blood and Nerves What Is Worn Out.

In this way it builds up and repairs all man.
ner of weaknesses, and enables one 10 throw
of most of the ails of life. This preparation.
known as DR.. Chase's Blood and Nerve Food
overcomes and cures not only such common
ais as nervous headache, nervous dyspens,a
sleeplessness, nervous irritability, general de-
olIity, etc, but even such serious conditions
as profound blood poverty, neurasthenia, pa
resls, dementia, locomotor ataxia, and the
various forms of spine-aiI and brain-break
that have hitherto resisted all drug medica-
ton. 1t is not dope, having stimulating
and only temporary effect, but Is a food that
feeds the depraved blood and starving brain
and nerve cells, and in a natural manner re.
stores them TO structural integrity and perfec-
ton of function To convince you that il Is
really wonderful food cure, its makers, The
DIR. Chase CO., Philadelphia, Pa. ask you TO
weigh yourself before taking It, Price 80 cents
a box, i've boxes, enough to give it a fair trial,
s2.OO. Book with further information free.
Sold and guaranteed at T. H Thorn
as pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-13
All Druggists

ask the readers of this paper to test
the value of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.
Those persons who have used it and
who have been cured by it, do not hest
tate to recommend it to their friends.
KodoI digests what you eat, cures in
dyspepsia and all stomach
troubles. Increases strength by en-
abling the stomach and digestive or
gans TO contribute to the blood all of
the nutriment contained in the food.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is pleasant and
palatable Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-13

Low round trip summer tourist
tickets now on sale via the Rock ISL
and to eastern as well as northern
and western resorts. If you are fig
uring on a trip either by water or
land let us figure with you. The round
trip TO Colorado Springs or Denver is
S26.4O. Call or drop a postal to +. II.
Plummer, c. =. A.. Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-13
Stop and Think

If y1r vant to go to Chicago you
can take lie of the c., n. & st.
fine train. ard make an easy and rap
id journey. Trains for Chicago leave
Rock Island as follows: At AIS a. m,
arriving at Chicago at s:55 a. m; at
Ass p. M. arriving at Chicago at 9:55
p. M, and at 11:50 p. N, arriving at
Chicago at 7:55 m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-13

Are you going to Kansas City or
the southwest? If so, take the South
west Limited on the c., NJ. & st. P. at
10: 20 p. m, or the early morning train
at $3.50. You will be assured of a
pleasant and safe journey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-13

Cheap rates to ST. Louis, Mo-, on ac-
count of the exposition via the Illinois
Central. Tickets on sale daily. Best
service. Quick time. Write or call on
us for full information. City ticket
office 800 Main street, Peoria, Ill. G.
A. Smith, general agent. Phone NJ,
500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-13

So ST. Louis and return via the C., B.
e. Q. railway. June Is and p. Time
limit. seven days. Through cars de-
part at GAO a. III. and 1920 p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-13
s5.a5 to Chicago and Return.

From June Is to 20 the Rock Island
will sell round trip tickets to Chicago
at rate of 1925, good to return up to
June %.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-13

Wallace +. Moody goes to Chicago
this week to look after the further
progress of the preparations for the
productions of his opera, and his 9th
er musical work. to which he is now
deyoting his entire attention. He is
finding hearty reception for a num-
Der of his compositions, published I'M
der the nom de plume of Wallace FL
lott. The Sol Bloom company
published his The Dance of the Har-
!equins." an instrumental piece that Is
receiving Il warm reception in the
east. where ii has been circulating for
a couple of months.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-13

Deere & Co. have encased their
relic of the pioneer workmanship of
John Deere-the old pillow forged by
Mr.. Deere far back in the 40's-in a
handsome weathered-oak case and
will ship it to st. Louis to be placed in
the company's exhibit at the worlds
fair The exhibit will be suitably pla-
carded and will attract much interest
as representative of the pillow from
which the latter day models had their
origin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-13
s4.e5 to Springfield and Return.
WnrId,aFair ErcnraInn.

June II, 10 and II, via the Rock ISL
and.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-13

Louis Hansen. who used TO operate
saloon at 216 East Second street and
later at FPS West Second street. is I'M
der arrest, and will have a hearing
before Justice Louis r. Roddewig.
Mr.. Hansen now drives for Nogel
Bros. and was taken into custody by
Constable NJ. II. Holiday on a COM
plant OF J. i. Fox. who charges him
with an assault with intent to infiict
great bodily injury. From the story
of the complainant it appears that
while Mr.. Fox was asleep in Mr. Han
sens saloon on East Second street
Sept. %. 1902. the latter. with two
others. playfully poured gasoline into
his shoes and ignited it. At the time
there was not much damage done be-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-13

ceivable kind make their ap-
pear1nce, and Eczema and
Tetter-the twin terrors of
skin diseases-Nettle Rash,
Poison Oak and Ivy, and
such other skin troubles as
usually remain quiet during
the cold weather, break out
afresh to torment and dis
tract by their fearful burn
ing, itching and singing.
A course of S. S. S. now will
purify and enrich the blood,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-13

Fred s. Ford lies in the Scott coun-
ty Jail with two serious charges
against him. Ford, i'll connection with
Charles Wilde. March 1 defrauded the
Rock Island road out of 800. The
men were both strangers in this city
and Ford alleged that while he was
walking along Fifth street the fire
man of a passing locomotive threw a
shoveIful of hot Goals out of the cab
which struck him and injured his
head. He claimed damages of the
railway company for the accident and
Claim Agent Palmer settled with him
for 500. The two men next attempt
ed to work Il similar game upon the
Tri-City Railway company by claim
ing that Wilde was pushed off the
platform of moving car and injured.
They even went so far as to forge a
certificate of an alleged doctor in
Minneapolis attesting to the mans in
iuries. While waiting here for a set
tlement with the street car company
they became suspicious that they
were suspected and skipped town.
Some days later Ford was arrested at
Galesburg upon Il similar charge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-13
SKIN DISEASES
The Ouscropping Of Bad Blood.

While not always painful these aggravating beyond
expression With few exceptions they spring
and summer, when the system begins thaw and the
SKIN IS Teacting and making extra efforts throw off the
PolsoS nat have accumulated during the winter months
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-13
INSURANCE.
Charles E. HOdgson,
Fire Insurance
Agency.
Established 1874.

American ms. Co. Newark, n. J..
Continental New York
Agricultural ............... New York
Traders 1ns. Co. ........ Chicago, Ill.
Union ms. Co. Philadelphia, Pa.
Rockford Ins. Co. ....Rockford, Ill
Security ms. Co. New Haven, Conn
Ins. Co. State of Illinois. Rockford, ILL.,
Office, room 3, Buford block. Rates
a. low a. consistent with security.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-13

The firm of Sundeen & Wander Ven
net has dissolved partnership, the
change to take effect Immediately.
Fred Sundeen and Arthur Wander Ven
net have conducted the clothing store
at 1908 Third avenue for the past
two years. Fred Sundeen, the senior
member of the firm, goes out of bus
mess to take a much needed rest this
summer, which he will spend in trav-
cling, and although he is not ready to
say what his plans are, he may again
enter the business circles of Moline
in the course of a year. Mr.. Wander
Vennet will continue the business at
the old stand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-13
TIPS TO TRAVELLERS

Sc to st. Louis and return via Rock
Island, June 13 and 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-13
MOLINE MENTION

Herman Milde announces that he is
again ready TO do business, he being
established in room 4. McKinnie block
Several days ago his bondsmen with
drew, but he has filed new bonds so
that he is still a constable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-13

After lingering illness. due to the
infirmities of age, death came at $40
Saturday evening to one of the first
settlers of Scott county. j. Foster
Campbell lie. Capt. Clark and Capt
Gabbert were the veterans among
pioneers Mr.. Campbell was born at
Vernon. Ind. on the 9TH Of December,
1872. so the fuur-score mark had been
passed. He was the son of y. w. and
Lucy Il. Campbell. With his parents
deceased came to Scott county 6S
years ago and he has lived here ever
since. On the 1st of April. 1S45. de-
ceased and Cartharine ID. Mettee, join
ed their fortunes i'll marriage. the
widow now mourning the loss of her
for more than 80 years.
The funeral will he held from East
Fourteenth street tomorrow after
noon at > o'clock, with services con-
Quoted by Rev. ;. II. j. Hoyt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-13
DAVENPORT DOTS

Mr. and Mrs. William Schuemann
are mourning the loss of their s
months-oid infant son who passed
away Saturday at the home, 1857
West Second street.
Flag day comes tomorrow. and for
its observance the Daughters OF the
American Revolution in Iowa have
planned a ceremony in Central park
which will be along line similar to
the observance of the day by the
daughters in other states. Mrs. Maria
Purdy Peck, the state regent, has re-
ceived an Usage orange treee grown
under government auspices III soil
taken from the site of Memorial Con-
tinental hall, when the ground was
broken. and this tree, grown at the
United States prcpagating gardens
will be planted, that its growth may
make it center of growing interest
here in the work the daughters are
doing in the perpetuation of the mem
DRY of the deeds and achievements of
our sires.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-13

Odd Fellows of the city paid trib-
ute to the dead Sunday. Members of
the lodges met in their respective
halls at 9 o'clock and the parade form
ed at the Manufacturers hotel for the
march to Riverside at 10 O'Clock. Maj.
Gen. ]. H. Harris, the department
commander of the Patriarchs Mill
tant, was here from Chicago to de-
liver the address. The program was:
Opening ode of the order, Swedish
Olive lodge choir; prayer, Chaplain
Condo; reading of charge. c. G. Carl
son; roll call of dead, Secretary J. Z.
Mitchell; address, Maj. Gen. J. H. Har-
ris; prayer, Chaplain Condo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-13

Q
Canton, Ohio, August g, 1908.
>. =. 3. is q good medicine. keep it in the
house all the while. 1t is excellent tonic to
give strength to the system and tone to all the
organs. 1t gives appetite and energy and makes
one feel better in every way. have found it also
excellent blood purifier. For months was
troubled with itching skin eruption the
face, and tried specialists and many remedies to
get q cure, but 8. s. s. is the only medicine that
seemed to relieve. am now comparatively free
CT this eruption. think a great deal of your
medicine, believing it to be the best blood puri-
fer and tonic known to the world to-day.
MRS. FRANK HORNER,
1880 East Seventh st.
rec and tone up the general system, and
off the bodily impurities through the proper
els The skin, with good blood to nourish it,
rs smooth and free of all disfguring eruptions.
for our book on diseases of the skin, and write
&c or any special information This will cost