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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-28
NEWS IN OUTLINE.

George Homer Ball. vice president
of the f. and T. II. railway, is dead
aged ~. at Boston.
Kate D. RichesOn is suing her hus-
band for divorce at st. Paul. and
alleges that he tried 10 poison her
through a kiss. which left sweet
mteallic taste on her lips.
The will of DIR. Gilwee. prOEated in
ST. Louis, sets aside 1000 as Il trust
fund to feed ard care for his horse,
which had been faithful TO HIM for
twenty-three years.
Police at Marseilles. France. arrest
ed strikers 'pickets" and series OF
riots resulted.
Rush work is being done on the
British Notifications at ESquimalr.
Is. c.
Colonel T. +. Needles. of the caves
commission. states that he has not re-
signed and has 10 intention of do
ing so.
b. S. Bonesteel. q lawyer. arrested
in Dallas, Tex, under indictment for
forgery at Taylorsville. ILL.,. escaped
from tie police by feigning sickness.
Heavy rains and floods are playing
havoc with railway line schedules in
New York.
Dan Daily, the comedian. died sud
denly in his room in the VendOme
hotel, New York. For several years
he has suffered from tuberculosis.
Giuseppe Marconi. the father of the
inventor, is dead ut BOlogne, aged So
years.
Simultaneous raids made at New
York on three alleged pool rooms by
the police secured about $50 prisoners,
including forty women.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-28

There are two widows of revoiu-
tionary soldiers living. One of them
is Rebecca Mayo. now over 90 years
old. who resides at Newberne, Va.
Stephen Mayo, her, husband. had four
terms Of service in the revolution, and
fought at the battles of Brandywine
ana Germantown. She married him
in 1884. when he was 80 years of age.
The other surviving widow i Esther
=. Duncan of Plymouth Union. Vt.
The committee on pensions of the
United States house of representa-
tiVeS has reported in favor of grant
ing an increase of pension 10 Mrs.
Mayo from SI2 TO S25 month.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-28

An Illinois gunner on board the
United States cruiser Newark has
won the world's championship a. a
naval gunner. He is Frank Arbuckle,
of De kalb county. and recently he
fired - shots from 6-inch gun in one
minute and fifty-four seconds. hitting
the target eleven times. The previous
best record was held by an English
gunner. who fired twelve shots in two
minutes. hitting the target nine times
Among the United States gunners
the record was held by a Wisconsin
man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-28

The "Auld Brig q Ayr" immortal
lied by Burns. i at last falling into
decay. after a useful existence of over
six hundred years, Burns makes il
say To its new rival who reproached
il a. being old-fashioned and ugly:
III he a brig when we're a shapeless
cairn. But its supports are ROW
crumbling. An architect reports that
IL VIII soon collapse unless il he
shored APP and renewed. He i irving
IL induce the town council of AYR Ia
appropriate $500 for its pre>erva-
Iion. The council i willing 10 act. il
i said. but * delaying over ques-
tion OF whether the money should
q me from taxation or he taken from
Request Tong ago made for the pur-
-. the validity Of which iS unde.
ciled
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-28

William Alden Smith. who fired of
the Cannon boom in the house at
Was hington the other day. is beet
sugar congressman who enjoys the
fame OF having talked back at Mr..
Roosevelt. Ii was on an occasion of
instruction at the white house. MIR.
President" said Smith. who was one
Of the instructed, II think | know
what my duty i to my constituen :
a. wcll as YOU do. and may a well
tell YOU that am no western broncho
that can he ridden against his Will
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-28

District Attorney Jerome Of New
York i'm an address to Yale students
the ether night declared that good
government is not To he brought
about in this country by Theories 'Tor
by miracles. bot by hard work and
self sacrifice on the part of respect
able people who must get out and de
pose the crooks who are hos sing both
parties i'm the cities and larger towns
for purely mercenary ends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-28

The house committee on judiciary
has aut hOriZcd = favorable report on
the Hepburn-Dolliver bill. granting
the state police power over original
packages" of Intoxicating liquors com
ing into their borders as Interstate
commerce. An amendment was adopt-
ed. stipulating that the bill should
not apply 10 persons receiving inter
state shipments of liquor for their
own personal use.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-28
IT saved, His Leg.

P. A. Danforth. of Lagrange. Ga,
suffered for six months with fright
full running sore on his leg; but writes
that BuckIen's Arnica Salve wholly
cured il in five days. For ulcers.
wounds. piles, it's the best salve in the
world. Cure guaranteed. Only 25 cts.
Sold by Hartz & Ullemeyer, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-28

Now is the time To clean house
clean your system first. drive out the
microbes of winter with HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea. 1t will keep
YOU well all summer. b cents. TEA or
tablets. T. II. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-28
napp,. HeaIthy ChIIdren

ANY child can take Little Early Ris-
ers with perfect safety. They are
harmless. never grippe or sicken, and
yet they are so certain in results that
robust constitutions requiring dractic
means are never disappointed. They
cannot fail to perform their mission
and every one who uses DeWitt's Lit
tie Early Risers prefer them TO all
other pills. They cure biliousness,
Sold by all druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-28

4 ST. Paul minister has shocked the
members of his congregation by en-
tcring saloon and drinking butter
milk. Can il be that they expected
Kim TO drink beer or whisky?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-28

TERMs-Daily. 10 cents per week weekly,
u per year IN advance.
Ali communications of argumentative
Character. political or religious, must have
real name attached for publication No
such articles will be printed over fictitious
signatures
Correspondence solicited from every town.
shi in Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-28
Bergman Collection
agency and Information

20--2O9 Brady ST.. Davenport, Iowa.
Claims. accounts and informations col
lected everywhere. Both phones.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-28

There is at least one true statement
in Henry Vignaud's sidelights on
Christopher Columbus: Chris did dis
cover America.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-28

The Argus declines to follow where
John Looney leads, or TO support
anyone whom John Looney leads.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-28

Is il not time for the anonymous
spondent 10 break loose through
the customary channels?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-28

President Palma of Cuba has be-
gun the prosperity cry. The full dim
ner pail will of course follow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-28
Beef Trust Active.

81 Iouis Post-Dispatch: The rise
in The price Of beef i an arbitrary ex-
ercise of monopoly power ny the
trust.
II Is a fair question to ask: What is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-28
Monday, March %, 1904.

This being spring the sultan thinks
he'll go out and kill few Macedon-
ians.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-28

Published Daily and Weekly AZ le34 Sec
ond avenue. Rock Island, Ill. Entered at
the poatofnce az second-class matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-28

Ia grippe coughs yield quickly to
she wonderful curative qualities Of
Fnley's Honey and Tar. There is
nothing else Just as good" All drug
piSts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-28

BY THE j. W. POTTER 90.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-28
ELECTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given, that on Tues
day. the fifth day of April, \. ID. 1904.
in the city of Rock Island. Illinois, an
election will be held for the following
officers, to-wit:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-19
INCREASED THE MAJORITY.
Republican Candidate For Sheriff
Loses Out on Recount

CHARLESTON. w. Va. Dec. 10
The recount. over which there has
been such wranSle in Kanawha
since the day after the November
election. was completed Saturday at.
ternoon. and gave Melton. the Dem.
ocratic candidate. considerable in.
crease over his original majority.
The principal fight was over the Of.
fee of sheriff. the recount being ask.
ed for by Preston Smith. the Repub.
licar candidate Since the day after
election Melton has maintained an
armed guard over the ballots night
and day to prevent any possible tam.
perin= with the ballots. About two
hundred ballots were thrown out in
the recount. which gave Melton a ma.
joT-ity of POS instead OF the original
number of $50.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-19
scHIckEN MuRpER
Awful Crime Follows Row Over:
Chickens

yIcKSBURG, Miss. Dec 19.-1Ee
Little community of Church Point.
tbs STATE was thrown INTO an up-oar
as TIE result OF distressing tragedy
there Saturday John DAVIS and
George durrfI occupy adjoining
houses andsthe latter accused Murrill
of permitting his chickens TO run at
Large and scratch UP the Davis gar
den This afternoon Davis and Muir
riu met and hot dispute followed.
They came 10 blows but were sepa-
rated and repaired TO their respective
residences and armed themselves with
shot. guns. Davis was the first TO
appear and fired at Mur-:lI as he left
his house. They exchanged a vcl.ey
at close range but both escaped IN
scratched.
Murrhl was the first TO reload ard
let both barrels drive az Davis, k1.ing
him instantly Davis daughter, Me
dora. had run to the assistance OF her
father and charge of shot pierced
her breast. infictins injuries which
proved fatal within an hour Murrill
HAS been arrested
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-19
EQUALIZATION Needed.

On vote of about 10000 Virginia
elected ten Congressman. West Vir-
GINA cast $4,000 votes and elected
five Congressman. The stoutest OPP
ponent OF the proposition TO cut down
Southern representation by putting
on a uniform and equal basis will
hardly say that the present showing
OF Virginia, or other Southern States
that could be named, is fair TO West
Virginia.
One district in Virginia cast $500
votes and elected a Congressman.
John Sharp Williams district in Mis-
sissippi cast about 1.l7o and elects
him 10 Congress-.
Think OF Wheeling Island electinS
a Congressman all by itself. Think
of Richie district. for example. elect
ing Captain Dovener. Ohio county.
casting something like 1900 votes
and at the Southern rate. should be
entitled 10 half a dozen DovenerS.
Congressional representation is
based on population. and the trouble
in Southern districts Is that all the
voters are not allowed to vote. con-
seQuently Congressman are elected
by Il vote given for justice OF the
peace clscwhcre.-Wheelin Intelli-
Eencer
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-19
TO WEST VIRGINIA.
Be Built. Tapping New
Coal Field.

SPRINGFIELD. o.. Dec 19.-It
has been officially announced here
that the Detroit Southern Railroad.
the general Offices of which are 10.
Gated here, had been sold 10 Eugene
and associates OF the
Cincinnati. Hamilton & Dayton sys.
TEN. Mr.. Zimmerman said that the
road would be built from Ironton. O..
across the river into West Virginia
to tap the rich coal lands owned by
syndicate he is interested in.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-19
Tying to Compel West Virginia to
Pay Claim of Fifteen Mil
Iions-oId Case
Comes to the Front Asain-Depend
On Late Ruling of the Court
For the Law

An important conference was held
yesterday at the Jefferson Hotel be-
tween Brown Brothers & Company. of
New York, bankers. comprising a
committee with whom about nine
million dollars of Virginia debt GER
tifcates have been deposited. and the
Virginia joint commission on the
State debt settlement. says Thurs
days issue of the Richmond. Va.
sTimes-Dispatch
It is understood that the confer.
ence was called TO consider a propo
sition from the committee represent.
ing large majority OF the certif.
cafe holders in the nature of an
agreement that the committee would
deposit with me Virginia commission
nine million dollars OF these certih-
Gates on the understanding that the
STATE OF Virginia would proceed
against The, State CT West Virginia.
which Is held by the State OF Virginia
10 be liable for fifteen millions o.
The old Virginia debt The New York
committee was represented at the
SOlLSEcICS ny t4lItS rItnlteulSn anu
by Major Holes Conrad. OK Win.
chester. and Colonel R. P Chew. Of
Charleston. w. Va. as advisory coun.
sci. while six of the seven members
of The Virginia commission created
and clothed with power by an act
of The general assembly In 1900. We're
present on the part OF the State. At
torney General Anderson was present
part of the time in the conference
room.
The anticipated action by the State
OF Virginia against the State of West
Virginia. now under confederation. is
the immediate result OF recent de-
/: cision by the Supreme Court of the
United States in The case OF South
Z Dakota VS.. North Carolina, in which
the court Held that the old bonds of
North Carolina might be sued on.
I a petition TO rehear this cause. made
two weeks ago. was refused by the
Supreme Court
II As Is well known. an individual
cannot suesa State. but another State
may sue q dster commonwealth, such
srit to he tried in the Supreme Court
.5of the United States
The history. of the bond matter Il
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-19
Roy MANOR HAS
STRONG BACKING.
Both Senators and Representative
Dovener Cali on President In lis

WASHINGTON. D. C., Dec 49,
Senators Scott and Elkins and Rep
.,esentative Dovener called on the
President Saturday TO urge thai he
appoint Roy & Naylof. of wheeling,
to some consular position. IT vas de
clared the conference lad nothing
whatever TO do with collector Of in
ternaI revenue Senator Scott in
sssts he had promise from the Pres
i6ent that that vacancy win not be
filed until March = At the same
time effort has been made by other
members Of TIE delegation to induce
the President 70 fill the vacancy at
once. and there is some uncertainty
as TO whether or not Acting Comrnis-
sioner White Will remain undisturbed
for the next TWO months
All members of the West Virginia
delegation admit that the present
prospect points to Glasscock's APP
pointment II SO. 1t will be in recos-
milton of his Endorsement by the State
central committee.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-19
The VIRGINIH DEBT
ISUP ONCE MORE

one covering many years. the details
OF which would fill several volumes.
The State OF Virginia in 1871. in a
bill known as the funding bill. ap-
portioned S15.ooo.O00. or about one
third of the total debt OF Virginia.
as the share for which this State held
that West Virginia was legally and
morally responsible. West Virginia
having been a part OF the. State of
Virginia at the time the bonded debt
was contracted.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-19
GOING BACKWARDS.

In financial sense presents poor
outlook for the future. Put by some
thing of your savings, no matter how
little, and get the benefit OF the secur
ity of this strong savingslbank and
its per cent interest. When worse
times prevail you'll have yow.oWas
plus compounded interest Bookiess
for q postal
CITIZENS DOLLARS SAVINGS BANK.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-19
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

II you are a subscriber 20 the West
virginian. and fail to get your paper
a single evening, don't hesitate to call
US by phone or drop us card so We
can investigate the case The only
way we have Of knowing Of these
things is through complaints of our
patrons We ask you to notify Us, at
once and we viii see thar your paper
IS delivered TO you
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-19

So hard 70 find anything a man
likes for Christmas. but they are al
ways glad TO receive u gillette safety
razor. backing case. shaving set or
a pocket knife. 125 patterns 10 select
from at J. l.. Halls Hardware.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-19
NOTICE

II you see a nice .oking
couple driving around with a
good stylish horse, elegant harness,
nobby run-a-bout, carriage or trap,
with nice clean robes. and everything
to match, you can wager ten to one it
was hired from the Jackson Livery
Barn, as we put out only that kind.
FRED S. JACKSON, Manager Open
day and night
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-19
For Sale.

Six and half acres OF land one
mile from MineCsville, good Groom
house. stable and other outbuildinss-
plenty of good fruit. water piped into
and half acres adj
joining also for sale if desired Apply
to J S. WALKER,
East Park x
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-19
SENSATION
EIOPEM ENT
zT3sOTHED LADY TRANSFERS
HER AFEEcTIoNSA AND RUNS
8 OFF WITH ANOTHER MAN

STSTERSVLLE. w Va. Dec -
Miss Neva LIE Baron, handsome
and accomplished young lady of Cher
~ Creek, Chautauqua county, N Y,
who has been the guest for several
months OF her aunt, Mrs. Frank Mel
son, who resides with her husband,
short distance northeast of this
city. and n. G. Tippins. youngest son
of Nr. and Mrs Align Tippins, OF
Buck Run. eloped from here and from
information received late Saturday
afternoon it is learned that they
were granted a license by Probate
Judge Cochran. Of ST Clairsville. o..
'on the strength OF disappearing
that the bride to be was a resident
i've bridegroom was of age. Tippins
is nineteen and the young lady is
about the same age After securing
the license they left St C1airsville
and whether or not they are married
YET or their Whereabouts is not
Known.
The circumstances attending the
elopement have given to it more
prominence than il would have had
otherwise Wher Miss LIE Baron
came to Sistersvi1le TO visit her aunt
she was afianced TO Mr. Percy
Sampson, of Cherry Creek. young
man of good family. Several days
ago Sampson arrived in Sistersville
TO see his sweetheart and accompany
her home where the marriage was
soon to be consummated- Friday
the two were shopping in the city
she purchasing wedding finery and he
paving the bills Late in the after
of an engagement with her dress
maker and upon parting Sampson
save mis- .betrothed 4 twenty dollar
bill and went 10 the Mercer hotel.
where ne is stopping. Miss lie Baron
did nor seek dressmaker: she
sought Tippins. who was in waiting.
and the two bought tickets with
Simpsons twenty and left on the !
north bound passenger train for
Wheeling. In that city they were dis |
appointed in not being able 10 obtain
:. license because OF under age. and
50 they went into Ohio where they Sc
cured the legal permission 20 wed.
very disconsoiate. is still
in The city hoping against hope that
his fancee VIII yer return unwedded
and repair the broken engagement |
with him He is a young. manly fell
low. though somewhat unsophistica-
ted. and his love for the attractive
Miss lie Baron is not al all deadened |
her faith!esSness.
Tippins is a young man of prepos- |
sesSinS appearance and has always
lived on the home farm He met
Miss lie Baron at the home of the |
Nelson's and warm attachment
sprung from the meeting. Mrs. Nell |
son. knowing of her niece'S engage
ment TO the Cherry Creek youth. nat
urally did not approve of the friend
ship. and her open antasonism to
TippinS soon caused the latter 10
cease his visits TO the home. There
We're many secret meetings. however,
and the elimination came in a start
ling way Saturday evening
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-19

Auction sale of fine watches,
clocks. jewelry Of all kinds. Decem.
Der II. from to 10 Pm. Any goods
will be sold at cost at private sale II
preferred. Open evenings from Z 10
10. Fred G. FTemIng. l0z Main St. Il
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-19
JOSEPH scHusTER,

Contractor for Cement Sidewaltss
Cellar Floors, Yards, Retaining Walls.
and Steps Stable Floors and Cellar
made water tight, Specially
Residence-Spence street, near Ans
pie avenue F. & n. Phone, 5Sz-
o. Box, 476- Fairment, w Va
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-19
NOTICE TO DAlRYMEN.

We are making choice hominy feed,
which is unequaled for dairy purposes.
MiI1er-C1ark Grain Co. <
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-19

Fine line of ladies' furs; call at
J. S. Popleis hrst-goods up 10 date
cheaper than the cheapest. K
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-19

Call at J. S. Pop1e's and get bar
gains in ladies' furs; all sizes. latest
styles. catchy colors- x
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-19

Wait for Larney LIoyds new
things He is now in the city shop
ping. and viii return Friday morning
WITH some choice goods.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-19

All Music sung in The Beauty Doc
tor on sale Only at Marion Piano
Co X
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-19

Don't forget you can buy nice.
rings for small amount OF money at
Fred C. Jennings closing out sale <
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-19

Howard, The photographer, vii
make you good pictures cheap
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-19

Every sack of Marion -four guar
anteed Try it x
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-19

Ask your grocer for Marion -four.
flour for pastry purposes. K
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-19

silver knives and forks at Clyde S.
Hollis. K
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-19

Ihave some good lots IN two squares
OF Courthouse for sale at ss75.eo. h
H Lanhan-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-19

IIead the West Vfrgtnian. &C. mas
rne latest news. VI 7.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-19

have some good bargains on FsIr
mont avenue Can and see me a
H Lanham-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-19

Some person VIII get the 1eo-piece
Havf1and dinner set Coal City House
Furnishing Company
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-19

Magnolia -four for pastry purposes. ,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-19

Why not let the Marion Claim
Agency collect that claim Tor you?
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-19

Try your 1uck-it doesn't cost any
thing Coal City House Funfshine
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-19

Quick collections. prompt settle
nents-Marion Claim Agency.
Magnolia -four for pastry purposes.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-19

oeray
treatment Of all affections. simple
address delivered by
Assembly State Albany 1853