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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-29
Let Us Have Peace.

The country needs the democratic
party and IL needs all of il. and all of
the patriotic and conservative forces
that have cooperated with il. Never
perhaps. says the indianapolis Senti-
mel. has there been time when united
action was more necessary than now.
Democrats do not disagree as To es-
sentials. They do not disagree as to
the broad principles for which the
party has stood for more than a CEN
fury. They do not disagree a. to any
of the things that are now important.
Matters that may be denominated as
personal must. in the interest of par
" success. be diSTegarded. The dem
ocTaiic party il just the democratic
party. l. j. not composed of one man
or two men err three men. however
conspicuous or prominent or useful
they NAV have been or are now. We
do RET feel that the little disagree
me1;s between men who have been
lenders Of the party forces should be
con 5--a. ,eriously by the delegates
who shall be elected TO take part in
the July convention. There i not one
of these men who does not want to
see his party successful.
This IS the year l904-the year in
which TO forget and forgive. Let We
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-29
HOW TO RESTORE HEALTH,
The Secret of Restoring Health Lies in Re-
placing the Same Substances to the
Body That Have Been Wasted

By disease, overwork, worry, exposure or
abuse. When You are run down, getting thin,
weak, and tire on the slightest exertion, the
life and strength of your blood are wearing
out. When you grow irritable, melancholy
and nervous your nerve force is decaying and
vitality is becoming low. Disease acts on
those whose blood is watery, impoverished or
impure, and never affects persons who have
plenty of rich and pure blood. DIR. Chase's
Blood and Nerve Food supplies what is lack
ing in the blood and nerve force. 1t contains
everything that makes new and rich blood and
perfect nerves, in fact, it is blood itself-the
very essence Of nerve force, making it the
grandest of all tonics for the sick, GONZALES
cent and overworked. II restores vim, vigor
and vitality to aged and worn out people, and
imparts a glow Of health to pale and salloW
people. Price 80 cents, five boxes 500. The
DIR. Chase Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Book free.
Sold and guaranteed at i. II. Thorn
as pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-29
c..R.I.&P. Railway Rates

Low one-way rates to a number of
points in North Dakota and Canadian
Northwest March l. $, Is. % and %.
Low one-way and round-trip tickets
on sale to number of oints in the
west. south and southwest March l
and -.
Very low One-way rates to points
in California, Arizona. Oregon, Wash
ington. Idaho and Montana every day
from March ! to April 80. The only
line running through tourist as well
as Pullman cars from Rock Island TO
California.
Call at city ticket Office. 1929 Second
avenue, for full information or print
ed matter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-29
The Machine"

There have been various definitions
of the term machine used political
ly. As a general rule the machine"
is an abomination to the people. Us
ually il Is inimical to the peoples in
terests. In this connection the fol-
lowing definition of the machine" as
given by Senator f. w. Parker in
THE World of Today is interesting:
1t is close corporation. consist
ing of bosses, who hold all of the I'M
deriving securities and first mortgage
bonds: minor Office holders. who hold
preferred stock with small but secure
dividends. and a considerable body of
Office seekers, camp followers and
plain citizens. who receive only com
mon shares. To it the public business
is n legitimate field for private eX
ploitation. and the administration n
foundation of ways and means. 1t has
no principles but greed, no policies
but selfish interests, no purpose but
graft. Graft. as we use the term. in
cludes unearned salaries. fees, per-
quisites. political honOrs. licenses.
privileges, profits on public contracts
and legislation. in short anything
gained through the public service. eX-
cept statutory pay for services actual
~ rendered"
Machines" formed to promote the
selfish interests of certain candidates
or cliques of candidates and Office
grabbers. are dangerous. They are to
a great degree responsible for much
of the present corruption in politics
and unfaithfulness in office. Ma
chimes are dangerous in city, state
and nation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-29
NO RORMALITIEs ABOUT
IT OVER IN WHITEsIDE

Qnick and comparatively inexpen-
sive justice was melted out at MOrri-
son, Whiteside county. Saturday. y
special grand jury was called and af-
ter 20 minutes deliberation found
true bills against Ed Atkins and Ed
Cramer for robbery and against Yer
ME Rhody for burglary. The pris-
oners Immediately pleaded guilty and
were sentenced. Atkins TO the peni-
Tertiary and the other two to the
state reformatory. Atkins and era
mer are the pair that robbed the eX-
press car on the Northwestern at
Sterling CT n box containing $500
and We're run down shortly afterward
by Pinkertons. Atkins was TO have
been married few days after the
crime was committed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-29

japanese ia This country are rails
ing funds To aid their country in its
war with Russia. The japanese in
Portland. Ore. raised SlO.26O i'm less
than week. If the japanese abroad
who have established themselves in
business or hold positions where they
earn salaries can be relied on for CON
tinued donations. their government
will not he likely To summon them
home To fight. Their money will be of
more assistance than their fighting
strength.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-29

Taylor. the Kentucky usurper. who
i fugitive from justice in Indian
apolis. must appreciate the old adage
that misfurtuneS never come singly.
\ Frankfort barber has sued him for
so ON account of tonsorial services
20 the mouutaiBeers who were
brought 10 the capital 10 act "a "a
bodyguard for Taylor during the ex-
.citement Immediately succeeding the
numbering IF Gov. GoebeI. If the bar
Der shaved and cut the hair of ihosc
wild and woody boys from the hills
he earned his money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-29

la lille town in New Jersey * a
cigarmaking concern which began. a
few years ago. to advertise in the
leading newspapers of different cit
les. Today. il i said. this establish
ment sells more cigars than does any
other mandatory of lis kind in the
country. Recently its advertising was
largely increased as a result of its
experience "a To the benefits Of news
paper publicity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-29

Chicago Examiner: According to
such an astute and powerful reasoner
"a Elihu Root. what we did i'm Pana-
ma was perfectly right and proper be-
cause we needed what We stole. The
applause with which this sentiment of
exalted morals wa greeted at the Au-
ditOrium Monday shows that the legal
defenders Of the other burglars have
overlooked point. Hereafter il
should he necessary only To show the
court that a prisoner caught with
the goods ON him" needed the money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-29
TIPS TO TRAVELLERS

$500 Peoria To Houston and San
Antonio. Texas. and return, and ali
intermediate points. Tuesday. March
and -. vim Illinois Central railroad
and New Orleans. Return limit II
days from date of sale; stop-Overs al
lowed on route. Don't miss this op-
portunity TO see the south. Splendid
service. Write or call on Us for full
information. City ticket office. 329
Main street. Peoria; phone 396. G. \.
Smith. commercial agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-29
An Early RIser.

\ strong, healthy, active constitu-
ton depends largely on the condition
of the liver. The famous little pills
known as DeWitt's Little Early Risers
not only cleanse the system, but they
strengthen the action of the liver and
rebuild the tissues supporting that or
gan. Little Early Risers are easy to
act. they never grippe, and yet they
are absolutely certain TO produce re-
suits that are satisfactory in all cases.
Sold by al druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-29

chine factions tell the dear people in
strictest confidence that their respec-
tive candidates are going To- be nom
mated. This il done of course To keep
the Office holders and officeseekers ac-
lively at work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-29

President Roosevelt's appointment
of man named Grunsky I the Pan
anna canal board may be meant as an
assurance to Russia that Uncle Sam
hasn't gone over bodily to the Japan
csc camp.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-29

Foley's Honey and Tar is best for
Group and whooping cough. contains
no Opiates. and cures quickly. Care
full mothers keep it in the house. Sold
by. all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-29

Tied down to the desk in the office
While Others are free and at play
Papa fancies he Is having vacation,
While drinking Rocky Mountain Tea
II. II. Thomas, Pharmacist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-29

The question! who is the Rich
mond =. Hobson of Japan" loses in
terest when il il considered that kiss
ing is unknown in that country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-29

This seems 10 be mighty hard sea
son on insurance companies and fire
proof buildings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-29

\ general war is proba ole. says one
authority. 4 general war is impossi-
be. says another. Take your choice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-29

TERSs-Daily. 10 cents per week weekly,
per year IN advance.
All Communications of argumentative
character, political or religious, must have
real name attached for publication No
such articles will be printed over fictitious
signztures-
Correspondence solicited from every town
snip In Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-29

HAZE Won stopped to think thai
there will never be an anniversary OF
today?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-29
Monday, February 30. 1904.

A drop of ink from a war CORE
spondent's pen viii make a million
wink.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-29
One-Way Settlers Rates to North and
south Dakofaa &I4

The C.. NJ. & St. p. railway will sell
one-way settlers tickets to points in
North and South Dakota at rate of
sl4. Children of half-rate age at one
half of the above rate. Dates of sale,
March I. 5. Is, %, 20 and April ), IL.
10 and 20. 1904.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-29
Bon
Ami
The Finest Cleaner Made
Cleans all kindsof glass ware.
IMMENSE TOBACCO PURCHASE.
r"'sr'3 Eight Thousand Dollar gaia
tor O fancy Los Of Tobacco,

!he biggest purchase of nigh gcai'
.ULAcs:o ever made in tive West 10y g
cigar manufacturer vas made iaSi
Wednesday 10y Frank j. Lewis, Peoria
ILL.,, IA. his celebrated Single Binder
cigar 4 written guarantee was giveI
that the entire amount was TO be fancy
selected tobacco. This no doubt
make '.ewis factory the largesl
holder - - United states OF Iobacci
.. SO high a grading HoTutd Tran
sc;s-@IDt Dec 81. 1899.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-29
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly AZ 1904 Sec
oud avenue, Rock Island, III. Entered At
he postofnce as second-ciass matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-29

By THE J. W. POTTER co.
The daily tribune., 1904-01-27
Prisoner in Her Own House.

Mrs. W. fl, Layha, of 1901 Agnes
Ave-, Kansas City, Mo, has for sew
erals years been troubled with severe
hoarsness and at times hard cough,
which she says. "Would keep me In
doors for days. was prescribed for
by physicians with no noticeable re-
suits. A friend gave me part of a
bottle of Chamberlain Cough Remedy
with instructions to colsely follow the
directions and Iwish to state that aft
er the first day | could notice decided
change for the better, and at this
time after using it for two weeks,
nave no hesitation in saying realize
that I am entirely cured. !" This
remedy is for sale by all druggists.
The daily tribune., 1904-01-27
GOOD BUSINESS SITUATION.

No one would have believed a few
months ago that tho new year would
open with such hopeful spirit per.
vatdnR the business world. There
has not been in many year such q
wiping out of mere paper fortunes and
book kkeepers' profits. and yet through
1t all the better classes of stocks
thrown upon the market, though at
low prices. have been spread among
the prudent investors until they are
held much more widely than before.
and thus is shown the confidence of
business men in the steadipess, and
real basis, of the prosperity of the
country. Another very notable feat
ure of the day is that in order of re-
trenchment in many great manufactur
ing industries employees are co operat'
ing oheerfully with employer.
1t 1t not merely that wages are re.
duced in some directions, as they are,
but the salaries of the higher officers
are cut, as rule, much more severely
than those of the men working fol
weekly wages. In this respect the
men are breaking away from the plead
ings Of some of their leaders, notably
Mr.. Gompers. and few have ques
t toned their good sense in SO doing
For In any event it is better that al
be employed at a living wage thar
that only half be employed at 1
higher wage with the other hal
earning nothing. There is virtue
in work itself But the situation il
not 30 serious as that the reduction O.
wages anywhere has come down t.
within l2 per cent. of the level pre-
The daily tribune., 1904-01-27
Congratulations.

Mr.. John II. Cullom, editor of the
Garland. Tex. News. has written q
letter of congratulations to the manu-.
facturers Of Cham mberlain's Cough
Remedy as follows: ''Sixteen wears
ago when our first child was baby
he WAS subject to oroupy spells and
we would be very uneasy about him.
We began using chamberlain & Cough
Remedy in 1887, and finding it such u
reliable remedy for colds and Group,
we have never been without 1T in the
house since that time. We have five
children and have given it to all of
them with good results. One good
feature of this remedy is that it is
not djsagreeable to take and our
babies really like it. Another is that
IL is not dangerous, and there is no
risk from giving an overdose. con.
Rrstulate you upon the success Of you
remedy" For sale by all druggists.
The daily tribune., 1904-01-27

Whitaker Wright. the wrecker of
the London and Globe Finance cor
poration of England. and who was
arrested in this country, was yesterday
convicted and sentenced to seven years
of penal servitude. and within one
hour after sentence was passed, the
prisoner was taken suddenly i'll and
died in few moments. 1t is believed
it is case of suicide.
The daily tribune., 1904-01-27

have been troubled for some
time with indigestion and sour
stomach" days Mrs. Sarah W. Curtis.
of Lee, Mass, ''and have been taking
Chamberain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets which have helped me very
much 30 that now l can eat many
things that before I could not. II
you have any trouble with your
stomach why not take these Tablets
and get we'll? For sale by all drug
gists.
The daily tribune., 1904-01-27

Mrs. Mollie Allen, OF South Fork,
KY, says she has prevented attacks OF
cholera morbus by taking Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets when
she felt an attack coming on. Such
attacks are usually caused by lndiges-
ton and these Tablets are just what
is needed to cleanse the stomach and
ward off the approaching attack
Attacks of bilious coiic may be pre-,
vented in the same way. For sale by
all druggists.
The daily tribune., 1904-01-27

When bilious try dose of Cham
berlain's Stomach ard Liver Tablets
and realize for once how quickly a
first. class up to date medicine will
correct the disorder. For sale by all
druggists
The daily tribune., 1904-01-27
The statement of Tie Fi,st Natiopal

The statement of Tie Fiist National
Bank of Florence appears in another
column OF this paper and is worthy
Of the consideration of the people of
Florence. When you see an lnstitu
tion gaining business in such stringent
times, surely the management OF that
institution is sticking close to bust
ness principles.
The daily tribune., 1904-01-27
For a Bad Cold.

If you have bad cold you need a
good reliable medicine like Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy TO loosen and
relieve 1T. and to allay the irritation
and inflammation of the throat and
lungs For sale by all druggists.
The daily tribune., 1904-01-27

Spain thinks she will stay away
from the worlds fair. But that
doesn't signify that she has nothing
to exhibit. She still has few old
battered hulks
The daily tribune., 1904-01-27
Dysentary Cured Without the Aid
of a Doctor.

II am just up from hard spell OF
the fiux" (dysentary) says Mr. T. A,
Pinner, a we'll known merchant OF
Drummond. Tenn. II used ono small
bottle Of Chamberlain e Collie. Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy and was cured
without having doctor. consider
it the best cholera medicine in the
world" There is no need of employ
ing e doctor when this remedy is used
for no doctor can prescribe better
medicine for bowel complaint in any
form either for children or adults.
1t never fails and is pleasant to take.
For sale by all druggists
The daily tribune., 1904-01-27
Rubber Stamps,

The Tribune is prepared to furnish
them on short notice. Call and see
samples of type and leave your order.
The Tribune also furnishes corporate
seals. stock ledgers, stock certificates,
eto.. NJ Denver prices. #
The daily tribune., 1904-01-27

A New York man has died of old
age in his twenty. fourth year. Our
metropolitan friends must have dis
covered the elixir of life.
The daily tribune., 1904-01-27

For sick headache try Chamber
ltan's Stomach and Liver Tablets /;
heiv will ward off the attack if taken
in time. For sale by all druggists.
The daily tribune., 1904-01-27

The statesman who opposes digging
the Panama canal will soon be able
TO see his finish without the aid of a
telescope.
The daily tribune., 1904-01-27

Japan and Russia are thinking il
over. That's better.
The daily tribune., 1904-01-27
New Stock MEMS and Boys Hats.

The Hadley Nero. Co. wish to an.
nounoe that they have added full line
of mems and boys hats and caps.
The daily tribune., 1904-01-27

The Missouri Pacific has stand
ard electric lighted sleepers also
tourist sleepers from Florence to
Kansas City rnd st. Louis without
change, also dining cars, the best
of everything, meals la carte.
The Worlds Fair st. Louis, is
in ell respects the greatest ever
undertaken in any country, it will
be twice as large as the Columb bian
Exposition at Chicago, sbont three
times larger than the last Paris
Exposition.
For futher information see your
nearest agent or write,-
ELLIS FARNSWORTH, Travelling
Passenger Agent, Denver, Colo.
H B KOOSER, G. W. f. &P. a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-10

Remote as now appears the chance
that the japanese feet will eyer be in a
position to venture UP the Baltic and
make a demonstration against the Rus
sian capital or that European power
will be drawn into the war. Russia evi-
IDENTIFY is taking nothing for granted. The
possibility OF the fall OF Port Arthur or a
disaster to the Baltic squadron after the
latter sails for the Far East have been
considered and no precaution VIII be
omitted TO protect st. Petersburg against
attack.
The fortifcations OF Riga On the south
ern part OF the gulf OF Riga) and Revel
Cat the entrance OF the gulf OF Bfnland)
have been strengthened, some new guns
OF the latest patterns having been mount
ed In the fortress OF Cronstadt and
chain OF water batteries running out on
either side OF the shores OF the Gulf or
Finland will guard the entrance TO the
mouth OF the Neva. This system OF forti-
fications was sufficient TO discourage the
attack planned by the British feet dur
ing the Crimean war.
WATER BATTERIES.
In addition. however water batteries
have been constructed near Oranienbaum
(on the Gulf of Cronstadt, 10 miles from
st. Petersburg) and Sestroryetsk Zone
mile from the Gulf or Flnland on the Ses-
ira river and IL miles from St Peters
burg) probably as precaution against
landings as II Is believed the forts are
able to stop the advance OF a hostile
fieet.The approaches TO Cronstadt are also
being mined and merchant ships are be-
ing forbidden TO enter the port without a
pilot TO conduct them through the mine
fields.
Owing TO the extensive work in progress
at Cronstadt, I'm connection with the
preparation OF the Baltic squadron. the
central basin, heretofore reserved for
merchant ships. has been appropriated by
the navy Rigid regulations are en-
forced against anyone approaching the
Notifications. The Grand Duke Vladimir.
commander of the military district OF
St Petersburg. has Just completed an
inspection of thes hore batteries.
TREATMENT OF PRISONERS.
The Russian rules for the treatment OF
prisoners OF war we're promulgated to-
day. They are OF most humane char
acter. following the most advanced ideas
on the subject OF the care Of prisoners
war bureau for the collection and dis
trlbution OF every possible kind OF In
formation concerning prisoners has been
Continued on page Two.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-10
FOR
THE ELIAS
WOMAN

New York. Juno 10-wth James w.
Osborne, the former assistant district at
torney who conducted the prosecution Of
the Molineux case by her side. as her
principal counsel, Mrs. Hannah Elias Is
TO be arraigned for a hearing this AFTER
noon on the charge that she blaclSnailed
the octogenarian John r. Platt. out of
appear to testify for the prosecution.
With Mr.. Osborne Will be associated
Washington Brauns. her advisor when
the suit was brought and J. Frank
Wheaton, a negro lawyer appointed by
a mass meeting OF persons OF his race
90 assist In the defense OF Mrs. Elias
This meeting was attended by representa-
tive negroes of the city, including a num-
Der OF property owners and they pledged
their moral and financial assistance In
because OF her color.
II Is expected that Mrs. Elias VIII de-
clare that she ala not blaci1maii Mr.
Platt, but that she was constantly called
upon for money by lawyer and a doc
tor whom she had employed and who
knew of Mr.. Platt's visits 20 her and that
she was obliged 10 call upon Mr.. Platt
for money TO satisfy these persons.
1t was reported today that Mrs Elias
had received an anonymous letter oost.
marked Allegheny. Pa, and written on
paper bearing the Monogram of the Du-
Quesne Athletic club. In which the writer
threatened that II hs was brought into
the case publicly he would kill both Mrs.
ELIAS and her lawyer. IL was reported
also that Mrs Elias believed she recogn~
lied the handwriting IN this nots The
police were inclined 10 look upon the
letter as the work OF a crank
Mrs. elias was quoted TO tho effect that
she believed the threatening letter was
not written by n resident OF Allegheny.
but by wealthy New York man Of her
acquaintance who probably was In
Allegheny temporarily.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-10
RUSSIA PLANS To
SAVE HER FLEET!

St Petersburg June Io4I4 mThere believe
that the plans for the departure of the Port Arthur squadron in the
event that the fall OF the fortress becomes imminent
pted They involve the cooperation of the vadvoso squadron
After the blockadng fleet has been engaged the unnued
sian ships will effect junctue with squadron
make their way Vadivoso. The
mined and guarded by Japanese torpedo boat hota
been established the satisfaction of the admiralty greatly
difficulty of the operation probably
prefer take chances of getting through than making aooo
journey around Japan.
The attempt may the first favorable opportunity.
squadron of Port Arthur preserved
entire major portion the fall of Port Arthur would
importance the standpoint Russas
plans repairs the Russian balesp Pobieda
practically completed.