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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-23
Hull Enjoins His Rival.

DIES MONIES, Ia, Feb. 22-Congress-
man Hull to-day secured a court order re-
straining the executive committee, COM
posed of members friendly TO Judge Prouty.
Hulls. rival candidate for Congress. from
appointing judges of the coming primaries
unfriendly to him. Unfairness of the execu-
tive committee is alleged in the applica-
ton, hearing on which will be had on
Wednesday,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-23

Captain Miller Reports Charles
Doctor Wounded.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-The Navy De-
partment to-day made public the belated
cablegram from Captain Miller of the
cruiser Columbia, dated at San Domingo,
Feb 10 According TO the dispatch. the
name of the bugler wounded is Charles
Doctor, instead of Painter. announced last
night The cablegram contains no new
facts.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-23
STEPS TO SECURE TWO
SOLDIERS RELEASE
Charged with Murder of w. H.
CONFEDERATION to Establish
Rights of Military.

PITTsBURUG. Feb. 22-The taking of
testimony was begun in the United States
Court before Judge NJ. w. Acheson to-day
in the habeas corpus proceedings to secure
the release of Lieutenant Ralph w. Drury
and Private John DOwd, of the United
States army. charged with the murder of
William III. Crowley near the arsenal
were instituted under the direction of the
attorney general at the request OF the War
Department. TO establish the rights and
duties OF men in the military service of
the United States
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-23
The Torpedo Boat FIotiIla.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 22.-The torpedo
boat fotila, consisting of the torpedo boat
destroyers Decatur, Chauncey, Barry.
cambridge and Dale. under convoy of the
cruiser Buffalo, have left Malta for Port
Said.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-07-20
SUIT ENTERED
To Recover Interest in Oil Land
and Asks for an Accounting.

Martin V. Barnhart Of Peasants
county, has filed suit in the Court
of Common Pleas against Alex
ander Landy and others for the
purpose of recovering a one-six-
teenth interest in a tract Of oil
land in independence township, to
which he alleges that he is legal
heir. He also asks for an account
ing from each of the defendants
in order that he may recover his
share of the money realized from
said land, and that the Buckeye
Pipe Line company may be en-
joined from buying any further oil
said firm until his particular in
terest is set aside.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-07-20
A Promising Oil Country.

The Creek, Usage and Cherokee
nations in Indian Territory are
receiving wide recognition as a
promising oil country, and capital
and development have so far
brought handsome results. The
oil is of superior quality; the ter
ritory is reached directly by the
Frisco system, who issues free of
charge, a booklet, giving full data
concerning the country and its
possibilities. Mailed to any adj
dress upon request to Sidney Van
Dusen. 706 Park building, Pitts
burg, Pa. Att
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-07-20

There was an exciting game of
baseball here yesterday between
the "Windjammers" of this city,
and the New Martinsville club.
The former won by a score of 9
to 3. The home team is playing
good ball and many insist it is a
better team than the Parkersburg
nine that played here. 1t is also
said the New Martinsville club is
clearly out Of it's class when it
tackles the "Windjammers."
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-07-20

The recent fire at Chautauqua
which destroyed a block of stores,
did not interfere at all with the
General Assembly program, which
is being carried on without delay
or interruption. Within 4S hours
all traces of the confagration had
been removed, the ground graded
and grass seed planted. The
stores were provided with tempo
rary quarters while new build
ings were rapidly run up. With
in ten days after the fire all places
of business will be running as u.s.
ual in new and adequate quarters.
Attendants at the exercises suffer-
ed no inconvenience and the resi-
dents of the town were hardly
aware of the fact that any extern
sive confagration had taken place.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-07-20
Teachers Institute.

The Tyler County Teachers in
stitute will be held at Sistersville
during the week beginning ALL
gust s. Able instructors have
been secured. Special evening
lectures will be valuable feature
of the institute this year. Let all
the teachers come.
d. l.. TALKINGTON,
d,w-3t County Supt.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-07-20

of Dixie before the ground un-
der our feet shook with the blast
eldest rebel yell any of us had ever
heard, and in a minute and half
those Johnnies were on top Of us
and whipping hell out Of us!"
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-07-20

We are to have the Teachers
institute in this city during the
week beginning August 8. We
will have more than 100 teachers
and visitors here, and we hope our
people will attend the exercises
and make the teachers welcome.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-07-20

Sheriff Grim has been assessed
800 for campaign purposes which
he emphatically declines to pay
much to his honor and credit.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-07-20
Local News ]
&@@#@# 80 @@a 900

DIR. w. E. Stathers of Clarks-
burg, arrived in the city last ev-
ening.
M. VanAman and mother left
last evening for their home at
Marion, Ind.
Miss Callie Krug returned last
evening from visit with Park
ersburg friends.
Mart Suter, merchant, Of Mata-
moras, was a business caller in the
city last evening.
Frank Hickman, cashier of the
Bank of Middlebourne, was in the
city last night on business.
Diamond-back turtle soup at
the Manhattan restaurant this ev-
ening. o,2O-It
Prof. R. D. Garrison of
Friendly, returned last evening
from the Morgantown university.
Brad Barber and family re-
turned this morning on the II liz
train from a visit with relatives
at Pittsburg.
Pleasant faces and willing
hands will serve you to ice cream
and cake on the M. E. parsonage
lawn Friday evening. Don't fail
to come.
The Burland company is i'm
proving their property at the cor
ner of Charles and Wells streets,
by erecting a double veranda on
the west side of it.
-O-O-O-
The family of Fred Christ, who
have been the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. I. L. Christ Of Diamond
street. returned to their home at
Parkersburg last evening.
Ralph Broadwater drove over
to McKim yesterday to make his
father a short visit. Master
Ralph, who has been visiting his
grandfather, will accompany him
home.
Prof. w. E. Smith and family
of New Martinsville, passed
through the city yesterday after
noon on their way to Middle
bourne, where they will visit rela-
tives for a few days.
-o-o-o-
Our efficient Superintendent OF
Schools, D. L. darlington, was in
the city last night on his way |
home from Friendly, where he has
been trying to have a graded
school organized in our neighbor
town.
-o-o-o-
DR.. Victor Dye returned last ev-
ening from his trip to New York
City and Boston. The Doctor re-
ports having had a very pleasant
trip. The other members OF the
party are expected to arrive home
this evening.
Deputy Sheriff Adams is in the |
city summoning witnesses before
the grand jury and in civil cases
for the August term of court. He
is looking rather pale after his
four weeks illness, but is gaining
strength daily.
STRAYED OR STOLEN-Yel-
low and white female Scotch col
lie dog; any person returning her
to the undersigned will be liber-
ally rewarded. A. E. Warner.
7,20-1t-d,w
O. W. O. Hardman and daugh-
ter. Miss Margaret, and nelce,
Miss Daisy Furbee, OF Middle
bourne, passed through the city
Yesterday afternoon on their way
home from a visit with relatives
at New Martinsville.
We are Informed the Republl- |
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-10-20
JaDS Fire Murder0uS.

st. Petersburg, Oct. ia tele-
gram from Gen. Kuropatkin received
late last night tells OF the desperate
character OF the fighting yesterday,
but be still is unwilling to admit
more than a temporary success OF
the japanese and adds that he has
ordered the fighting resumed today
with undated vigor.
As in previous engagements the
Japanese successes have been due to
their supirior handling OF artillery.
At times the murderous fire from
their pieces threatened to throw hall
the Russian army into confusion and
rOut.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-10-20
Murdered His Baby Sister

Nyack, n, Y, Oct. Is "A ~ year
old boy killed his baby sister, ]
month old, here yesterday because
he was Jealous Of the place he occu'
pied In the household. The tragedy
occurred in the family of Nicholas
Robinson. Since the little girl came
the boy has exhibited evidences OF
jealous rage. When attempts were
made to interest him in the little one
he frequently ran away crying, and
once he upset the cradle. He had
been left alone O few minutes in the
room where the baby lay asleep. The
boy was playing with small bronze
statue. Suddenly he cried to his
mother. "Hurry. Look at the baby"
She ran into the room and found
the statuette covered with blood,
The baby's skull had been fractured
and che was dead when the doctor
arrived. Six bruises were found on
the head, all Of which we're struck
before the mother was called. The
coroner said that the tender age OF
the boy made him irresponsible
When asked where his sister was,
after the funeral. the boy replied,
"Baby has gone away"
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-10-20
One Dollar Sold for $1,1W.

New York, Oct. 15.-Coins belong.
ings to q collector from Portland,
Ore, were sold at auction here yes.
terday for nearly $1,000 There
we're sci pieces. The prize Of
the collection was an American
silver dollar coined 10 1904. Collee-
tors came from many cities to bid on
this rare piece which was bought by
. Chicago man Tor $1,100. When
the same dollar last was sold 1t
brought 81 ,500-the highest price on
record for q single pRc,. The first
high price paid at the auction was
$3.50 for a 30 dollargold piece which
was coined in 1s49 A dollar Of 1888
coinage brought $3.50, seven half
cents brought e156.
q AOX0zlS As
q:
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-10-20

Mexico, Mo, Oct. 17.-President
Kirk OF the Kirksville normal school
In an address before the American
Teachers association, In session here
to day, said:
1--WE need more solid work In the
three Rs rather than 80 much
time with the fads' OF the present
day teacher.
Prof. Kinks address was well re.
csived by the large number Of teach
ers in attendance. President j. W.
Million OF Hardin college addressed
the association on "The Ultimate
Aim OF Education.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-10-20
British Schooner Sank.

Chatham. Mass, Oct. 1.-THE
British schooner Wentworth OF
Windsor, n s., ran ashore on the
north bar last night. ALI it's hands
were lost.
Early this morning two bodies, a
man and a woman, were picked up
on the shore They are thought to
be the captain and his wife.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-10-20
BIG BATTLE NOW RAGING
Russians Driven Back But Re-
,neWed the Attack With
Success.

Mukden. Oct ia big battle lie
now raging about six miles north OF
the Yentai railway station.
The Jap. nese Sunday fell back
along the whole front and the Rus
sian advand guards crossed the Schili
river, and came within three miles OF
Yen'ai. Yesterday, however, the
Japanese received strong reinforce
ments OF infantry and artillery and
not only held their positions, but
even assumed the offensive
The fighting lasted The entire day
and night. The Japanese directed
their artillery fire with great skill
and searched the Russian positions
80 fiercely that the Russians Tell hack
north OF the Schili river, which
crosses the railroad seven miles from
Yentai.
The Russians this morning resum-
ed their advance and once more
crossed the Schili river and engaged
the Japanese TWO miles south OF It,
A terrific artillery engagement Is
proceeding along the entire front
The result OF the battle is still I'M
decided.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-10-20
ECZEMA

In July, 1883, I began to break out with
Eczema On my head. legs and arms, and
began treatment with local doctors, but
did not get much relief. They said the dis
ease had become chronic. then quit them
and tried various ointments and soaps for
another two years, but as soon as cold
weather came was as bad off as ever, so
finally decided to let medicine alone, and
for twelve or thirteen years did nothing
towards curing the Eczema, except bath.
ing. This seemed to do about as much
good as anything / had tried.
During the time l lost about one-half of
my hair, Ibegan S. S, S. doubtful of a
cure, because the disease had run so long,
but soon discovered your medicine was
doing me good, and continued to take it.
used seven bottles, when / was COM
pletely cured. not having single spot on
my body, which before was almost conf
pletely covered. F. c. NORFOLK.
1917 blackberry ST., Ottumwa, la.
The head, feet and hands are usually
the parts affected, though the disease APP
pears on other parts of the body. While ex-
ternal applications allay the itching and
burning temporarily, it is the acids thrown
off by the blood that cause the irritation
and eruptions upon the skin. The acids
must be neutralized and the system cleans
ed of all humors and poisons before the
m - cure is permanent.
J ! ! !. !. !.
%~ R&1 R S. S, S, is guaran-
Y teed entirely free
of Potash, Arsenic
" " " and other miner.
"A ~ "a ais Book on the
Va ~ ~ skin and its dis
4 4 eases sent free,
AAAAA Medical advice
~ W ~ furnished free.
The Swift Specific Company, Atlanta, Ga.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-10-20

The Swift Specific Company, Atlanta, Ga.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-06
Chronic bronchitis Cured.

For ten years l had chronic bron-
chitis 50 bad that at times | could not
speak above a whisper" writes Joseph
Coffmau. Of Montmorenci. Ind. Il tried
all remedies available. but with no
success. . Fortunately my employer
suggested that I try Foley's Honey
aculous. and / am now cured Of the
disease. On my recommendation many
people have used FoIey's Honey and
Tar and always with satisfaction All
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-06
YOUNG CORBETT NOT BROKE
BUT HAS LITTLE CASH LEFT

y san Francisco dispatch SAYS
Young Corbctt" had hardly reached
his car ON SUNDAY. when rumorS be
gan I" fly thick ana fast that credi
tors were hot ON his heels.
While training he made no secret
Of his gambling operations on races,
and, a. il was widely known that he
had been unsuccessful Of late. it was
~urmiScd that Lee owed much money.
1t Is true that Corbctt had creditors
plenty after his battle. but he salts
tied one and all before he left
His share Of the gate receipts
amounted To $4,000. and after he had
squared with Mr. Shcehau. i'm whose
place ne trained: Mr.. Rookmakcr. Mr.
Automobile and Mr.. Trainer. ne had
$500 To take him to Chicago. He al
50 had a few thousand dollars he had
invested in some Denver real estate
CorhCtt i not il not rich, uothwit n
standing certain boxing critics have
estimated his fortune mt $4,000. lie
il too big gambler ever to amass
much wealth and hold il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-06
PERSONAL POINTS.

Mrs. E. Il. Guyer is visiting in Chi
cago.
Miss Clara Musler is visiting in Coal
Valley.
Carl ]. Mueller has returned from
Hot Springs.
F. Z. Lamphere is in Upton. Iowa,
on business.
Misses Genevieve Downing and Mae
Shuey have returned from a visit to
GeneseO.
o. L. Bruner arrived in the city this
morning after an extended business
trip to Texas.
{. J. Larllin has returned from Min
neapolis. where he was called by the
death Of his cousin.
Miss Ethel Daugherty has returned
from Chicago. where she has been at
tending grand opera.
Island City tent 1922. Knights of
the Modern Maccabees, elected Tues
day evening Sir Knight Commander
VI. +. Stevens delegate and Sir Knight
Finance Keeper {. q. Pinkerton rs
alternate to the district convention
of the X o. T. NJ. to be held at Peo-
ria May 4.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-06
Are You "a Dyspept1c?

If YOU are "A dyspcptie YOU owe il to
yourself and your friends to get we'll.
Dyspepsia annoys the dyspeptic's
friends because his disease sours his
disposition as well as his stomach.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure viii not only
cure dyspepsia. Indigestion and sour
stomach, but this Palatablc, recon
Structive tonic digestant strengthens
the whole digestive apparatus, and
swcetcus the life as we'll as the stom-
ach. When you take Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure the food you eat is enjoyed. 1t is
digestcd, assimilated and its nutrient
properties appropriated by the blood
and tissues. Health is the result Sold
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-06
AGreat Sensation.

There was a big sensation in Lees
Vile, Ind. when W. II. Brown of that
place, who was expected to die, had
his life saved by DR.. Kings New Dis
coyery for Consumption. lie writes: Il
endured insutfcrablc agonies from as
thma. but your New Discovery gave
me immediate relief and soon there
after effected complete cure" SINH
lar cures Of consumption. pneumonia.
bronchitis and grip are numerous.
It's the peerless remedy for all throat
and lung troubles. Price soc. and 81.
Guaranteed by Hartz d Ullemeyer
druggists. Trial bottle free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-06
S1O2, 21S 76 Discussed IN
WAGES AT ARSENAL, TODAY

The men are receiving their month
~ pay at Rock Island arsenal today.
The total wage disbursement is $102.-
2lS.76. the largest that has been made
at the arsenal since the days Of the
Spanish-American war. when nearly
5000 men were employed. There are
now working there 1919. As Il por-
ton of this number have only been
employed for the latter part of the
month. it is likely that the roll for
the coming month Will bc even in eN-
cess of that Of March.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-06
DAVENPORT BANK CASHIER
SHORT IN his ACCOUNTS
\ special agent of the United States

\ special agent of the United States
Guaranty & Fidelity company, of Bal
timorc. has arrived in Davenport to
investigate the causes leading To the
resignation of Cashier j. l.. Meyer, of
the Farmers d Mechanics Savings
bank. and Il demand made upon the
Fidelity company for $1,000 on Cash
Ter Meyers bond. Meyer has turned
over his home. ether real estate and
bank stock TO the bank.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-06
Licensed to Wed.
The Original.

Foley q Co, Chicago, Originated
Honey and Tar as a throat and lung
remedy. and on account of the great
merit and popularity of Foley's Hon
ey and Tar many limitations are offer
ed for the genuine Ask for Foley's
Honey and Tar and refuse any sub
stitute offered, as no other prepare
tion viii give the same satisfaction.
II is mildly laxative. 1t contains no
opiates and Is safest for children and
delicate persons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-06
BONDING COMPANY PAYS
UP FERGUSON SHORTAGE

The United States Guaranty d FL
deity company. of Baltimore. Md.
through its attorneys. Connolly &
Connolly. paid to the city clerk today
S1,O73.35, the fun amount OF the dcfal-
cation of W. +. Ferguson while city
collector. The action OF the company
i highly commemorative. as the liabil-
ity of the company under the bond
was questionable, and no premium
having ever been collected therefor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-06
Rheumatism Cured In 4 Dar

Mystic Cure for rheumatism ano
neuralgia radically cures in / to 3
days. Its action upon the system is
remarkable and mysterious. 1t re-
moves at once the cause and the dis
ease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits 75c and
81. Sold by Otto Grotjan. 1901 Sec
ond avenue. Rock Island; Gustave
Schlegel d Son, 22O West Second
street. Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-06
COUNTY TEMPLE

John Wood to Sarah Ellen Nelson,
VIZ. uwH /. Is. 3w. $1,000.
{. \. Anderson to OIof Olson. lot
-. block !. p. II. Vessels First add.
Moline $500
{. O. Arer>chield To Maria +. Ais
brow. lot $, Pleasant View. $3.50.
g. y. Anderberg- To Elizabeth y.
Wheclock. " 20 feet lot u. block >,
Stewards add. South Moline. 800.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-06
INDIAN SKELETONS ARE
UNEARTHED AT WATERFOWL

Nine skeletons were unearthcd on
a knoll southwest of the WATERFOWL
asylum Yesterday. 1t is thought To
have been an Indian burying ground.
The best pres ervcd specimens are in
possession Of Loren Pierce. and fur
Their investigation is being made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-06
Serious stomach Trouble Cured

! was troubled with distress in my
stomach. sour stomach and vomiting
spells. and can truthfuUv say that
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tab
lets cured me.-Mrs T. Y. Williams,
Iaiug>burg. Mich. These tablets are
guaranteed To cure every ease of stom-
ach trouble Of this character. For sale
by all druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-06
Meeting of Democratic Voters of Thirty
third Senatorial District to NOmi-
nate Candidate.

Aledo, H., March -. 19O4.-By di-
rection of the democratic senatorial
committee for the Thirty-third scna-
toriaI district of Illinois, the demo-
cratic voters of the several counties
of the district are requested to at
tend a meeting 10 he held at the opera
house in Aledo. H., Saturday. April
IS. y ID. 1904. ut > o'clock p. III sharp,
for the purpose of placing in nominal
ton Il candidate for representative in
the general assembly to he voted for
at the November election, 1904.
Also for the selection of the demo-
cratic senatorial committee for the
Thirty-third senatorial district of II
linois for the ensuing two years.
Also for the transaction of such
other business as may properly come
before the meeting.
Every voter residing in the Thirty
third senatorial district. who is n
member of the party. is requested to
attend this meeting. and every such
voter. if present, will be entitled to
cast one vote at such meeting on all
questions and propositions that may
arise at that meeting.
No proxies will be recognized at
that meeting.
CutDJIc T. CyVTCIJUp
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-06
MONTHLY MEETING OF THE
LIBRARY DIRECTORS HE'LL

The directors of the public library
held their monthly meeting last even
ing. but only routine business was
transacted. The librarians report of
circulation for the month ending
March 81 was rs follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-06
Home for Aged Ministers

y committee WAS appointed last
year to take the preliminary steps in
establishing a home fer aged minis
tiers and members of the church. This
committee viii report al the coming
conference. and If the plan has met
with encouragement more active
campaign will be inau%uratcd during
the coming wear.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-06
Pneumonia Is Robbed of Its Terror.

BY Foley's Honey and Tar. Il stops
the racking cough and heals and
strengthens the lungs. If taken in
time it Will prevent an attack Of Pneu-
MONA. Refuse substitutes. All drug
gists.