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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-27
IN THE COUNTY COURT.


Estate OF Florence A"e'e Nhlte-
Proof 81 notice OF petition Tor pro-
bate of VIII filed. Deposition Of Viii
liam y. Meesc. enc of the subscribing
witnesses 10 Will. taken in open court
III proof of execution thereof. Cause
continued.
Estate Of Henry A>hd"Wn. Proof
Of death filed. VIII presented for pro-
bate. Petition for probate of Will
flied. Hearing On petition for pro-
bate set for May 20. 1904. At > O'Clock
p. m.
Estate OF Hans Harder. Proof of
death hiea. VIII presented for pro-
bate. Petition for probate Of VIII
filed. Hearing on petition for pro-
bate on Will set for May Is, 1901. at
o'clock a. m.
Estate of Fred Whaling. Report of
sale of real estate to pay debts filed
and approved.
In re guardiansh hip of minor heirs
of /. John Erickson. Petition by
guardian to pay certain claims IN cs-
tate OF l.. John Erickson. Hearing
and petition allowed.
Estate of Anna Magnusor. Rclin-
punishment by resident heirs IF right
I" administer. Petition of Charles
Magnus"n. son. for letters of admins
tratI"n filed. Petition granted. Oath
taken and filed. Bond Of said Charles
MagnuScn filed and approved and let
tiers of administration issued TO him.
Estate of Thomas j. Rcddi@. Proof
of notice of petition for probate of
VIII made. Dispositions Of subscribing
witnesses I" viii taken in open court
in procf If execution thereof filed and
approved and will admitted to pro-
bate.
In +" %narolanS mp OF Edward Yer
mere, minor. Petition Of Leona Yer
mere. mother. for letters of guardian
ship filed. Petition granted. Oath
taken and filed. Bond of said Leona
Nermere filed and approved and let
tiers OF guardianship issued to her.
Guardians inventory filed and approx
ed.
ESTATE IF Alouzo Ii. Hingley. Final
report of administrator heretofore
filed i hereby approved. Waiver of
notice by all adult heirs and distribu-
tees. the only minor herein * repre-
scented herein ny the administrators
VINO i also said minors guard
IAN. here appears 10y said report
there l. nothing for distribution here
in. Administrative discharged and es-
tate closed
II. u L.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-27

Evidently Japan has hospitabIe APP
probation of the value of tourists. All
of Us are assured that when we go to
Japan this summer, next winter. or at
any time that may happen to suit our
convenience. We'll be perfectly safe.
II does not look as if Russia was go
ing t. invade the country very soon or
even blockade its ports.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-27

TERMS-Dany. Ie cents per week Weekly,
per year IN advance.
All communications of argumentative
character, political or religious, must have
real name attached tor publication. No
such articles will be printed over fictitious
signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every town
ship in Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-27

Citizens who dete~t official dishon-
esty and abhor fraud and violence at
the polls viii be glad to hear that Mr..
Folk, Of Missouri. j. almost certain Of
victory in lis race for the democratic
gubcrnatorial nomination.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-27

brigham II. Roberts statement that
his first and second wives did not
know fer three or four years of his
third marriage is a curt comment up
on the oft-repeated lie that the plural
wives" If Utah are happy in their plu-
rality. Their pride may make the bes I
of il. but that is another story.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-27
what's the Use of Congress?

when n president can make laws by
the mere stroke of a pen. what is the
use of having an expensive congress.
whose sole work seems to he 10 provide
scandals and junketing trips?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-27
Pneumonia Is Robbed of Its Terrors

By FoIcy's Honey and Tar. 1t stops
the racking cough and heals and
Strengthens the lungs. If taken in
time it Will prevent an attack of pncu-
monia. Refuse substitutes. All drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-27

Rus-ia'~ plan of government is to
he changed 80 the people Will be al
lowed To take more prominent part
in the country's affairs. They are TO
be allowed to pay more taNeS and do
more fighting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-27
Wednesday, April 27. 1904.

Yates claim bureau keeps busy. but
il i played out affair that no longer
has any influence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-27

The great exposition will open on
time all right, but it Will be several
weeks before she has her Sunday
clothes Oh.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-27
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1914 Sec
ond avenue, Rock Island, Ill. tEntered at
ne postorace as second-class matterl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-27
TODAY'S MARKETS

Chicago. April 27.-Fo flowing are tue oE'e,
ing, highest. lowest and CLOSING ouorat'ors
Ia today's markets
whsa,
May, s6%-; s7% s6H s.
July e3a.- s4ls So SD
July 1919 90 49,: $50
sept, i1s-, is5s-. as Isis.
Data
Nav, S7al; 29z S7sl. S9ss.
July. S6,.: b: g6ls: S7si.
Sept, 5ga; Sl5s; 3Csl 3lgs.
Pork.
Nav. 70 O5: 10 81 e Os l217
July. u % II u - - y IL
Sept 1855; l2.G0; I2.55 y 60.
Lard
May. G g.: -. eG7. 675
July. -: %. 6s1. 6S2
Sept. O2, 10; 7.O2; IN.
RIBS
Mayo IS 657. 10: -
July GO as; 60 6.72
Sept 8 IS; 6s5: c.75 s..
., N-celpIs TO-DAY: wheat II. corn 1l6 oats
%, nogs $500; cattle 81 900. sheep Is 600.
Hot market opened st. ady.
Light a 65Gs5O6; mtxeG and ootch.
ers. e. TO251n: coed heavy, 81 75Q515 rough
Cattle marKel opened weak to 10, lower
Sheep market opened weak, ; TO 1Oc lower
1u"u stock wards san d IL.
Hog market steady 10 81 lower
~ t4GB15 60; ntxeu an butchers 4.G5
a 10 rnod neavy. s4.65GT5.IO; rough nezvy.
1 65 ~ 80.
Cattlr market heSt steady.
Reeves ~ 2jGS5.55 cows and heifers FI."5
TSitO St"ckers ana fee4ers sj.6OGLSi75. Texas
$ ers 236-0I75.
>Heep ins rket StroGr.
Hog II arket Closed weak, % lower
L'enL. - as ~: n1lxcC 5ud burners Ss,s5
15 ~ s"oc heavy, 81 6535 ~: rough heavy.
81 90 q 80.
Cattle market closed weak. 10 to G0c lower
Sneep market closed strong.
New York SSocEs.
New YORK, April % The fol'owlnq are tae
closing quotations on the New York STOCK
exchange:
Sugar 1ss, Gas 1854 c &P 27l4, South
e~n Pacific ISbs. E & y. -. AtchiSOa con
mon 73as, Atcnisou ptd. 93r4 c. NJ & St. p
1919 Manhattan l424, copper ~. ". II
Tel. Co. $50. q N 1lsh c u y. 3s&. RdG
common 10 Can. Pacific NIX, Leather, com.
mon -, B. X 4. 47la, baCiic AaiI 800. [.
: steel utd. 56'l. L. :. Steel common lOa4
Pe'na. ~ MO. Pacific 83a Union Pacific
$50 coal aud iron 36g5, Erle common c6's,
WABASH ptd. b y Car tnunGry Is. G & &
w. 15's. ken Steel pto., 4214. Rep. steel coI3
mon Gts New YORK Central 1I6ss, Illinois
Central I3O-,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-27
Live StOcL

CattIe-SteeTs 1850 20 g45O, cows and
heifers t200 To si.0C, calves 800 10 $3.50
Hogs-MiXed and butchers 81 - TO $500
ShePp-YoarIingS or over, $3.50 ~ as &C.
Lam bs q. 30 ~ IS 30
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-27

Grain-CIrn - to SIC: oars 46c -.
ForlEe-Timothy hay SI0.5O to az; prairie
O. 10 1880. straw $3.50
WoOd-Haru, per IVAd g. so
COal-Lump. TeT busnel lic. slack, Ier
bushel &c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-27

BY THE j. W. POTTER 90.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-27

butler-Oreamery n -1.6c. dairy DC
TRFS-FTeSn nc.
Lard SOC
I've poultry-Spring chickens IOc per
pound mems IOC per pound. tn keys lie,
ducks lOC, geese &c
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-27
New York SsocHs
New YORK April % The foI owing are tae
closing quotations on the New York stocf
L"uAl. ssAENnr OoNDsr.oNs.
rOnsTs Quotations on Provisions. Live
Stock. Fsad aud Fuel.
Provision

RoCk island, ApTil 25.-Following are Il
wholesale quotations on the local market:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-27

Chicago. April 27.-Fo flowing are tue oI,v,
ing highest, lowest and CLOSING ouoIattors
Ia today's markets
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-11-08

cease to sun himself in the illusion
that Germany Is the true friend OF
England. Meantime, II does not seem
as yet to be understood in England
that If Chinese ratification is with
held, the treaty will fall to the
ground. The words Of the preamble,
however, are plain: After the ON
slusion Of this treaty between Eng
land and China the inhabitants OF
Tibet shall not violate the terms"
II Is, therefore, most important that
pressure 10 ratify the treaty should
Immediately be brought to bear upon
that strange organization known az
the Chinese government. and that
Germany should at the same time be
politely informed that this is no BUSH
ness OF hers, and that England sees
no reason why blackmail should be
paid In q matter which concerns the
interests Of India alone. But to deal
with the situation a strong man is
more than ever needed at Calcutta,
and our readers will learn with the
greatest satisfaction that Lord Cur
IONS speedy return to India Is GER
tain. The news hat a meeting will
take place between him and the Amir
OF Afghanistan at an early date is not
less gratifying. His wise and far
seeing policy OF maintaining the Brit
ish hold over the outworks of India
is thus to be prosecuted with renewed
energy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-11-08
Useful Razor.

When Congressman Kitchen of North
Carolina visited a strange town not
long ago he found out that his razor
was badly in need of sharpening, says
the Baltimore Sun. He dropped in at
the local BARRIERS shop and gave his
razor to the proprietor, a large fat ne
gro.
Have 1t ready by s O'clock" the
congressman dii ected, ri come for
it
He was there at the appointed time
but the blade had not been sharpened.
Sorry, boss said the negro, 'bur
all jes' cudn't get it fixed in time"
Well, well, that's bad" answered Nj.
Kitchen, I've got to go TO a party
tonight"
At this the barber suddenly went
into h back of the shop, and much
to the distinguished visitors surprise
brought out a blade with six or seven
deep notcheS in it.
Yer en- use dis. boss" he said, hold
ing it out.
Why. what do YOU mean? What
can I do with that razor?"
Its all right, boss" said the negro
in an injured tone, TITS de one /
allus carries wen I goes to a party"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-11-08
$500 Nv ysas


Baeked M by over q third Of a osatxry
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such a no other rsxisdy fer the diseases
and weaknesses pscItsy 70 women ever
attained. The propsi<tofs .xd makHrs OF
DR.. Pisrce's FavoSitS pysscTiptior now feel
fully warranted IN oaerna - pay $50 N
,egI mosey of the United States, fr any
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cen not cure. All day ask - q far and
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Their financial responsibility - wei
known TO every newspaper publisher and
druggist N the Usit<d States. with most
OF whom hey have done business for over
q third Of q century Fron th< fact II VIII
readily be seen how utterly foolish x vsuiG
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not basirg their o6eT on curative means
having an unparalleled record Ne other
medicine thar DE-. Pierce's favorite Pre-
scription could possibly win ovt,' a. the
saying goes, on srch a proposluoR- But
they know whereof they speak. They have
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by his world famed remedy ever placed 20
the credi; sf any p,epsfatiea especially
designed fer the cure of vor1az's peculiar
ailments. This ~weuderfsl remedy, there
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one possessed Of srch remarkable curative
properties as would warrant il makers In
publishing such a marvellous offsr as is
above made IN the utmost good faith.
AZ want to tell 20. Of the great inpreveDent
In my health ssaSc taking yocr rsvorltc Pre-
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a great Improvement before the krst bettie
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a new person. Can ride horseback and AXE all
kinds Of exercise and not feel tired"
If you are led to the purchase of "Favor-
lite Prescription because of its remarkable
cures, do not accept a substitute which has
none of these cures to its credit.
If you are looking for a perfect laxative
try DR.. Pierce's Pie asant Pellets.
WORLDS DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASsocI-
ALTON, Proprieters, 663 Main Street, But
falo, N. Y.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-11-08

Mr.. Caddell. the editor Of the Ri-
leigh Times has recently made a tour
of a large section of the state. From
what he has seen on those travels he
is led to make the following remarks::
Whoever travels over this state IN
a Way to come in contact with its
rural population, will fardly be sur
prised if he shall find the conviction
forcing itself on him thet the negroes
are not the only people who need to be
taught and preached to. DIR. Foster
seems to have had a vision concerning
the white folks in certain portions CT
Kentucky. Let US hope it may become
contagious at least to an extent that
will give the public rest for a while
from the universal 'co-operationists,'
which is little more than an attempt at
ecclesiastical gymnastics, out of winch
Gcd will get no glory and the negro
no good.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-11-08

Several Cases Before the Interstate
Commercs Commission VIII be Ar
guer Later.

, Washington, November 3.-The in
terstate m commission has
postponed until further notice its
hearings In, the following cases:
Farrar Lumber Company against
the Southern railway, involving alleg-
ed unreasonable timber rates from
Dalton, Ga, 10 Cincinnati. and dis
eliminating rates from Dalton TO Vir-
ginia points. originally scheduled 70
be held at Atlanta November Z. Full
Ter E. Galloway against the Louis
Vile and Nashville railroad and,
others. involving IlIeged
able freight rates from Louisville,
KY, to LaGraDge, Ga. scheduled for
Atlanta. November II; LAGRANGE
Board of Trade against the Clyde
Steamship Company and others. in
volving discriminative rates. scheduled
for Atlanta. November II: Griffin
Grocery Company against the South
ern railway. involving alleged unreas-
enable rates from Chicago, St. Louis
and New Orleans to Griffin. Ca.
scheduled for Atlanta November IL;
S ]. and s. Cannon against the Mo-
bile and Ohio, involving alleged I'M
reasonable rates on four from Mis-
souri,. Indiana and Illinois to Cordo.
scheduled for Birmingham Novem-
Der Is, and also the cases of the De-
venport Brothers and company, of
Helena. Ga. and John Campton, OF
Chauncey. Ga. against the South
ern railway involving alleged infrac-
ton OF the interstate law.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-11-08
WASTING AWAY

It's the small but constant
loss of flesh that indicates
physical waste the gradual
slipping away of healthy flesh,
pound by pound, which no
ordinary food seems to re-
store. SCOTS Emulsion will
restore it. This Emulsion is
the greatest flesh builder OBJ
tainable. SCOTS Emulsion
first stops the wasting-that's
one gain. Then when it sup
plies new flesh and takes one
back to normal strength and
weight, that's another gain
and a big one.
Wei send you a sample, free
SCOTT s. BOVINE, 400 Pearl Street. New York
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-11-08

We feel a diffiderce in calling down
such a we'll posted man as the editor
of h Charlotte Chronicle, but we
think he has made a mistake in his
statement, quoted below, that ever in
his state people voted On certificates
of registration. Such was the law in
South Carolina, and we have heard of
negroes in that state exchanging their
registration certificates for circus tick
cts, blu we do not think such a thing
ever occurred in this state. In the
election Of 1868 under the Candy admin
istration the polls were open for three
days and negroes and white republi-
cans voted as often as they pleased,
but always on alleged registration in
the bookshelf on certificates. We
think if The Chronicle will look into
this matter it will find that we arc
right. That paper says:
That reminds us of the time when
registration certificates were required
in North Carolina. Two ~circuses pass
ed through h state that fall and the
darkies We're found willing and eager
to swap their certificates for circus
tickets. There was the lightest negro
vote in the state that year that had
been known since the war.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-11-08

According to The Record there was
quite a commotion in Greensboro the
other day when a party of policemen
and others chased a man through the
streets whom they wished to arrest.
The Record says, out will not vouch
for the story, that a ~postoffice inspec-
tor was in the government building at
the time and hearing the tremendous
racket on the streets thought a lynch
ing bee was on hand. He became ter
ribly frightened and took refuge in the
peep hole in the wall, which the
government has in all its postoffiCe
buildings where spies can. hide and
watch the employees at work in the
office. That government official must
have had a very sensitive conscience.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-11-08
DEMOCRATIC PROSPECTS.

Mr.. De Lancy Nicoll, of New York,
the democratic vice chairman of the
national committee, sends the follow
ing message from headquarters:
There has been a wonderful
change here during the past three
days and Parker is certain to carry
New York by a good majority"
Mr.. Nicoll is sure that the state of
New York will go for Judge Parker.
h result IS assured. he says beyond
the hope of the most partisan repub-
lican. Democratic victory in New
York almost assures the election of
Judge Parker. 1t is possible, of
course for him to secure the thirty
nine votes from hat state and then
be defeated, but it is not probable.
If New York goes for him he is al
most sure to get enough electoral
votes from other northern states to
insure his election. A good many
people let the betting odds in New
York influence their opinions as to
h outcome of, the election. 1t Is
more than probable that the odds
are published and the money put
up on these odds by professional po-
litical gamblers for the purpose of
influencing public opinion. In other
words public opinion is based upon
the betting odds and not the odds
upon the political outlook.
If the democrats cannot elect their
candidate this TIME we do~not see any
prospect of their ever being able to
do so in the future. Every thing ex-
cept possession of the administration
is in their favor. Not in LAY
they had such a favorable opportunf-
ty Of return to power. The fact that
the republicans hold the offices and
that, despite republican high tariff
principles, the country is prosperous
or apparently so goes a long way to
aiding them keep in power.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-11-08

Judge Parker's few political speeches
have wonderfully enthused the demo-
Gratis of New York and New Jersey.
There is no doubt that he has won
many votes for his party. He has
poured some hot hot into the ranks
of the republicans and has routed
them whenever he has made an attack
on the records of the administration.
They have not been able to answer a
single one Of his speeches containing
charges of mismanagement or viola
ton of the constitution and the laws
of the country.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-11-08
There is one rational way to tres

nascal catarrh: the medicine is ap-
piled direct to h affected membrane.
The remedy is Ely's Cream Balm. 1t
restores the inflamed tissues to a
healthy state without drying all the
life out of them n it gives back the
lost senses of taste and smell. The
sufferer who is tired OF vain expert
ments SHOULD use Cream Balm. Drug
gists sell it for so cts. Ely Brothers,
Warren Street, New York, will mail it.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-11-08
Union Workers Get an Increase OF
Wages.

Richmond. Va, November 3.-Com-
mittees representing the Tin. Sheet Iron
and Cornice Workers Union and the
Employers Association here have
reached an amicable agreement where
by members Of the Union, seventy in
number, will receive an increase Of
fifty cents a day after December LIST.
The men are now being paid $3.50 a
day.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-11-08

If you are not registered and there
fore cannot vote, put in a few hours
work on election day in inducing luke
warm democrats who are registered to
go to the polls and vote. In this way
you can redeem your neglect to regis
ter and do your party much good.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-11-08

1t should be the pride of every DEM
ocrat to see how large a vote his pal
ty can cast in the county, state and
national election. No democrat should
stay away from the polls.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-11-08

Hives are a terrible torment to the
little folks, and to some older ones.
Easily cured. Doan's Ointment never
fails. Instant relief, permanent cure.
At any drugstore, so cents.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-11-08

Hundreds OF lives saved every years
by having DR.. Thomas Electric OIL in
the house just when ii is needed.
Cures Group, heals burns, cuts, wounds
of every sort.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-11-08
STATE FAIR IN FLORIDA.
Many Special Features, Resides q Dis
play of the States Resources.

Tampa, Fla November 3.-The South
Florida Fair and Mid-Winter Eposi-
ticl will be held here November IA to 26
inclusive. 1t Will include a carefully
gathered display of Florida's
and many special features will attract
visitors. Among these will be a re-
union of Confederate veterans, Ella
in their old uniforms, who will drill
according to the tactics of 40 years ago.
The secret orders Of the state and south
will meet in large numbers, fine exhibit
Of horse flesh with daily racing and
a fine display of exhibits from the West
Indian islands will also be features.
Much interest already has been mani
tested in the fair through Florida and
other gulf states.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-11-08

If you are not certain about your
name being on the registration books
go to the polls on election day and ten
der your vote. This car do no harm
if YOU cannot vote.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-11-08

Great guns are laundering along the
line. The Japanese are moving on
Mukden and Judge Parker is moving
on the republicans.-Atlanta Journal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-11-08

Every democrat should go to tile
polls on next Tuesday and cast his
vote.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-11-08

No matter how long you have had
the cough; lift hasn't already deve,-
oped into consumption. DIR. Woods
Norway Pine Syrup will cure it.