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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-08-18
GREAT AMERICAN GAME.
An Odd Bet Which Was Lost by a
Louisiana Cotton Planter.

Observation-Disclosures D. Rich
ardson, congressman from Tennessee,
former minority leader of the house
delights in relating stories about the
great American game.
81 had a friend" began the con-
gresham recently to a group of list
eners, who was cotton planter near
New Orleans. One evening he boarded
Mississippi River steamer bound
north. Becoming lonesome, my
friend began looking for little game
of draw. He was not long in finding
it, and sat in. He lost from the start
and as the game progressed the
stakes kept getting higher.
about 4 o'clock in the morning my
friend began to realize that his
chances of getting even with that
game were slim, when just then the
steamboat whistle blew loud and long.
The planter pushed his chair back
from the table, and said:
Gentlemen, l have played in this
hyar game all night. | have lost, and
have nothing to say on that account;
but I'll bet 500 that I can boiler
louder than the whistle on this boat!'
"The stakes were put up, and one
of the gamblers fastened to the en-
gineer and bribed him to put on all
the steam possible The party re-
paired to the deck, the whistle was
blown. The planter yelled; but his
voice was not heard.
Gentlemen said the victim of
the poker sharks, 'in this hyar yellin'
contest / lost my money far and
squar; but l had a bettah chance to
win than had in that pokah game l
sat in all night -
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-08-18
FOREIGN.

All efforts to identify the assassin OF
Won Plehve proved futile.
Venezuela says the asphalt seizure
was caused by a violation of contract.
A fire in the arsenal at Toulon,
France, destroyed the famous Vauban
docks.
Turks destroyed five villages in Ar
menia and massacred many women
and children.
The powers ratified the Anglo
French agreement, in which England
is given free hand in Egypt.
The report from Buenos Ayres that
state of siege has been proclaimed
in Paraguay is confirmed in Paris.
A heavy earthquake occurred in
New Zealand. Several buildings were
seriously damaged. No loss of life is
reported.
The emperor of Japan has conferred
the order of the Rising Sun upon Will
lam Hutchinson, Canadian commits
sioner at st. Louis.
The gunboat Bancroft, sent frotl
San Juan at the request of Mr.. Daw
son, the American minister, for the
protection of American interests, ar
rived at Monte Christi, Santo Do.
mingo.
Professors Emery and Redarl or
Geneva have discovered a new
anaesthetic for use in dentistry. The
patients eyes are exposed to a six
teen-candle power blue light for about
three minutes, causing him to lose the
sense of pain.
The French and Belgian govern
ments have again protested officially
to the government at Rome against
the Italian-Dominican protocol, which
they claim violates the rights of
French and Belgian citizens in Santo
Domingo.
King Edward started for Marienbad,
Bohemia, to take his annual cure at
the baths. He travels incognito as the
duke of Lancaster. His stay at
Marianbad will be entirely of a
private character except for a visit
from Emperor Francis Joseph.
At North Sydney, N. s.. the
schooner Hydrangea has arrived,
bringing Peter Gradley and c. Conely,
who were lost in their dory from the
Gloucester schooner Indiana The
men were picked up forty miles off
st. Pierre, Miquelon, after they were
exhausted having been afloat eleven
days, and nearly all that time without
food or water. They have recovered.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-08-18
OUR RAILWAYS.

The dead in the train wreck at
Eden, Colo, are now estimated a,
ZIG. Seventy-three victims are
Identified.
AT Pottsville, Pa, by the sliding OF
trolley car down a heavy grade on
the Union Traction companys lines
nine persons were injured.
At Fort Scott one man was killed
and four injured in the collision south
of here of a Missouri Pacific engine
and heavy laden freight train.
-Four persons were killed and twelve
injured in II collision between Baltl-
more and Ohio passenger train and
an Erie freight at the Brighton, III.
crossing.
A fast freight on the Louisville,
Henderson and ST. Louis railway went
through an open bridge at Spottsville,
Ky, last night and eight of the crew
were drowned.
The Chicago and Northwestern rail
ways annual statement shows a loss
of S500000 in net earnings and an in
crease of 100000 in charges, loss OF
2l2 per cent. on the showing to the
combined capital.
a big summer car on the Mauch
Chun6. Lehlghton and Satingtou
street railway ran away in Beaver
Run valley. When the car struck q
curve at the foot of the grade ii
turned completely over. Reuben
Kresge, rs years old. 6 Lehighton
was probably fatally injured.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-08-18
POLITICAL.

New York Sun, after period of de
lay, declared for Roosevelt.
Speaker Cannon and others opened
the republican campaign in New York
Daniel S. Lamont would not refuse
the democratic nomination for gov.
ernor of New York.
+. +. Matthews. democratic nominee
for congress in Oklahoma, says he will
kiss every lady in the territory to
win the election.
Captain William Vance. one Of the
best known democrats in Racine, is
mentioned for the democratic nomina.
ton for insurance commissioner in
Wisconsin.
Nearly one hundred populists in
Nebraska. headed by Thomas II.
Tibbles, candidate for vice president.
bolted tne fusion ticket and held a
rump convention.
Senator German left New York
city for Saratoga, 1t is expected thai
after month at the springs he win
20 to New York to be in touch with
the campaign committee
Members of the republican state
committee of New York declare Elihu
Root must make more positive re-
fusal TO accept the nomination fof
governor or he will be named,
GAINESVILLE will have the first district
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-08-18
MORTUARY.

Senator Vest of Missouri is dead
Moses F. Vaughn, aged 60, died at
Virginia, H.
James C. Sutton, aged 80, died in
Springfield, Ill.
Michael j. Conway, died at Kala-
mazoo, Mich, He was 30 years old
Sir William Banks, the English. sur
geon, born 1912, died in London.
Major W. A. Wainwright, aged u,
died at Noblesville, Ind, of apoplexy.
Robert j. Blair, aged 70 years, ano
for sixteen years a resident of Chicago
Lawn, died.
Abram r. Colborn, head of the
wholesale lumber firm bearing his
name, died at Michigan City, Ind, of
paralysis.
Jacob Lengacher, II years old, an0
for almost forty years identified with
the fire insurance business of Chicago
is dead.
A. t. Lewis, a member of the
famous Eagle regiment which did
such gallant service in the civfi war,
died. He was 81 years old.
James H. Montgomery, vice presi-
dent of Allegheny college and a
scientist of national reputation. dieo
at Meadville, Pa, after an illness of
several weeks. DR.. Montgomery was
so year of age.
Joseph Wallace, one of the oldesc
lawyers in Springfield. H., is dead,
aged SO. He was the author Of aam.
Der of works, among them being one
entitled History of Illinois and Louis
lana Under French Rule.
Sir Frederic Bateman, NJ. D.. born
in 1924. died at Norwich, England.
He was member of many societies.
consulting physician of the Norfolk
and Norwich hospital, and author OF
numerous medical works.
George H. Hand, the Oldest active
printer in Iowa, died at his home in
Shenandoah He was born in In
dianapol!s, Ind, Aug. so. 1888. He
set type from the manuscript of
Horace Greeley, DR.. Holland and
Charles Sumner
Mother Mary Veronica, head and
founder of the Sisterhood of the
Divine Compassion, is dead at the
convent Of the order at White Plains.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-08-18
TELEGRAMS IN BRIEF.
WAR IN THE FAR EAST.

Three Japanese destroyers put to
flight fotilla of fourteen.
A thousand Chinese bandits attack
ed the Russians at Mich pass and
killed many of them.
A Russian council of war at
Liaoyang decided to defend all posi-
tons, as in the past, in spite of the
disheartening outlook.
Gen. Stoessel reported that the
Japanese captured Wolf hill, six miles
from Port Arthur. He admitted the
enemy's overwhelming force.
Viceroy Alexieff reports to the czar
that he hears from Port Arthur that
two Japanese cruisers were disabled
in an engagement off the fort.
Russias Port Arthur squadron is re
ported to have escaped after a two
day battle, but Toxic declares the
japanese stopped its fight.
Secretary Hay declares Russia's
action in ruling coal and other fueI
as contraband is contrary to the law
full rights of a neutral commerce.
England adopted to the American
view OF cOntrdDand OF war as laid
down in Secretary Hays note and in,
structed its ambassador at st. Peters
burg accordingly.
The Russian fleet emerged from
Port Arthur on Wednesday and an all
day battle with the Japanese followed.
The result is not known but the feet
is now away from the port.
Russians fear for the safety OF
Mukden It IS reported that the
Japanese have seized a Chinese rail
road for the transportation of army
TO Sinmingting, west of Mukden.
St Petersburg has rumors tina,
Gen Kouopatkin has met serious
reverses. Most of the Russian force
forces is declared to have been with
drawn from Liaoyang, leaving only a
small guard.
Two hundred Chinese and fifty Rus
sian refugees arrive at Chefoo from
Port Arthur. They report that the
Japs are so near the fortress that
their talking can be heard by the
Russian soldiers.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-08-18
LaSoR.

Business of the packers increases
largely in Chicago and other cities.
The international typographical
union at st. Louis rejected a plan to
bar membership in the national guard.
The injunction against the Illinois
anti-convict labor bill was dissolved
and the prisoners will now be put to
work.
The New York building trades al
lance, stung by the lockout. abrogated
its arbitration agreement with the
employers.
Pork is now the highest-priced meat
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-08-18
EDUCATIONAL.

Rev. Mr.. Parsons of Danville, ILL.,,
was elected president of Parsons col
lege at Fairfield, Ill.
William Lincoln Drew of Illinois
has been appointed a professor in the
law school of Cornell university.
Tulane university of New Orleans
will receive 1888. 500 from the estate of
Alexander Hutchinson of New York.
At the thirty-thrd annual com.
mencement exercises of the Val
paraiso, Ind, college the total number
OF graduates was 1857. representing
every state and territory.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-08-18
EDITORIAL WIT AND WISDOM.

Physicians are now recommending
the childhood games of skipping as a
road to health. Defaulters of all sorts
have found it so.-Washington Post.
The wife of New York bishop
has been robbed of jewels worth $780,.
600. Poor woman, How she win
miss them when she goes out on hen
errands of mercy among the poor!
Minneapolis Journal.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-08-18

It is thought that the 3
project will add ~ per d
value of farm property aEdN
cent. to the gross income Z
farms in Idaho.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-08-18

Electricity carried overland by wire
some distance is being used in Oregon
to pump water in irrigating farms. If
the experiment proves successful, the
system viii be developed further.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-08-18

Jenks-How do you manage it?
Jinks-Never had a seat to offer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-23
Hearing War; Motion.

The court is this afternoon hearing
the motion made by the attorneys for
the defense for Il reduction of the
bail of j. w. War;. held for cmbezzle-
ment. War; was i'll the court room
part of the morning session in com
paTy with {. j. SearIe. one of his at
torneys, but the motion was not call
ed up until after the noon recess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-23
Congratulations.

John III. Cullom, editor of the Gar
land (TeXas) News, has written "A let
ter of congratulations to the manu-
facturers of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy as follows: sixteen years
ago, when our child was baby, he
was subject to crOupy spells and we
would be very uneasy about him. We
began using Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy in 1887, and finding it such n
reliable remedy for colds and Group.
we have never been without it 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 disagreeable to take and our ba-
bies really like it. Another is that it
Is not dangerous, and there is no risk
from giving an overdose. ] congratu-
late You upon the success of your
remedy" For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-23
PER SONAL POINTS.

j. Z. Weyerhaeuser, of Cloquet,
Mimi, is in the city.
H. CIcmann and l.. H. Salzmann
have returned from a Chicago bust
ness trip.
Mrs. Harry Wright left this morn
ing for her home in Chicago after Il
two weeks visit with relatives here.
Mrs. Timothy Kennedy and son
Thomas have gone to Chicago. where
the formers husband is To undergo
an operation at Mercy hospital.
Rev ID. l.. McNary will conduct
services tomorrow morning and even
ing at the United Presbyterian
church. the first time since his home
was quarantined nearly two months
ago on account of smallpox.
Mrs. Rudolph Miller has returned
home to Peoria after a visit with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Heffer-
nan. She was accompanied by Miss
Mary Normnyle. Of Chicago. who has
been visiting in the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-23
Saved From Terrible Death.

The family of Mrs. NJ. L. Bobbitt,
of Bargerton. Tenn, saw her dying
and were powerless to save her. The
most skillful physicians and every
remedy used failed, while consump-
ton was slowly but surely taking her
life. In this terrible hour DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption turn
ed despair into joy. The first bottle
brought immediate relief and its con-
tinued use completely cured her. It's
the most certain cure in the world
for all throat and lung troubles. Guar
anteed bottles. 80 cents and 81. Trial
bottles free at Hartz q Ullemeyer's
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-23
TROUBLE OVER THE LIGHTS
Geneseo Cancels Contract and City May be
in Darkness.

At meeting of the city council of
Geneseo, held Thursday afternoon
that body voted to cancel the contract
with the Electric Light company.
which contract is for the lighting of
the streets and the pumping of water
for the city mains.
Since the erection of the standpipe
and the building of a power house
and reservoir the city has not
needed service from the Electric Light
company as respects the water sys-
TEN. For the last six months the city
has been paying the company at the
rate of $1,000 n year fer pumping and
has had no valuable service in return.
The lighting of the streets has not
been satisfactory for years past and
for this sort Of service the city has
paid out approximately $1,000 a year.
Steps were taken some months ago to
shut of the company from further
presentation Of its bills for pumping.
but the company at once advanced
the claim that its contract could not
he cancelled at the pleasure Of the
city
This has put the city fathers on
their dignity, and they have now de
cided to cancel the contract. to take
effect Feb. !. In the event that the
company shuts off the lights ON the
streets Geneseoans Will grope in dark
ness. although il Is asserted that
many have employed lanterns for
lighting their paths all the time.
while the city has been paying fan
cy price for street Lighting.
The Geneseo Gas company stands
ready to install a street lighting sys-
tenn. and if the Electric Light com
pany refuses 10 comply with the
terms of the city the gas company
viii no doubt receive the contract for
street Lighting. The action of the
city council is expected To precipitate
a sharp contention which will likely
not end short Of the courts The
Electric Light company l. composed
of several Of GeneSeo's most pr0mi- |
nent and influential business men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-23
TWO OFFENDERS PLEAD
GUILTY IN COUNTY COURT

+ Eugene Mccarthy had figured that
To heave half Il brick through Il win
dow WAS not as serious am OtTenSe as
if he had employed a whole brick with
which to do the Job. He was before
Judge Parmentcr in the county court
yesterday afternoon to answer an in
formation charging him with malic-
ious mischief. Il plead guilty, your
honor" he said. but didn't throw n
hrick-it was only half brick" The
law does not draw any distinctions as
to the size of Il weapon. Mccarthy
was informed. and the court fined
him so and costs. to be worked oIlt
at the county jail. McCarthy's of
tense was the breaking of a window
at Van KerrchroeeEtS saloon. Third
avenue ana Twcnty-sccCnd street. af-
ter he had been put out by the pro
prietOr.
Joseph Frey (colored). against
whom an information was filed charg-
ing him with assault and battery.
pleaded guilty. ana was fined SIS and
costs, the same to be worked out at
the county jail. Frey-attacked Victor
BalGuyck with Il finger nail file at the
latter'S saloon. Fourth avenue and
nty-fourth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-23
ROCK ISLAND STOVE co.
IS TO BE INCORPORATED

The Rock Island Stove company
heretofore conducted as a partner
ship, is to incorporate. Il license hav-
ing been issued yesterday by the sec
rotary Of state. The capital stock is
given rs 100000 and the object the
manufacturing of stove heating APP
paratus and hollow ware. In addition
to Phil Mitchell and Frank MiNter.
two of the original prcprietors. y. ID.
Sperry. Charles X. MiNter and Miss
Mary Dixon are to become stockhOld-
crs in the corporation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-23
HOME OF FARMER
DESTROYED BY FIRE
Loss of ST 900 is Sustained by He'd
ley Peterson, Southwest
OF Milan.

The home of Hedley Peterson, Il
farmer. two and one-half miles south
west of Milan. WAS burned to the
ground by fire that started at :
o'clock this morning from Il defective
tiue. The loss il $1,000. Only part
of the furniture was saved.
The house was Of recent conStrUc-
ticn, but Peterson failing To build 4
chimney according To requirements.
was unable to get any Insurance. The
walls were of motar and were crack
ed by the heat. the flames penetrating
through an opening and igniting the
frame work. Bricks were on the
ground. however. with which to re-
build the chimney. The work was to
have been done next week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-23
COUNTY TEMPLE.
Transfers.

Jan. 22.-fenry Nanhoutte to Sarah
l.. Read. ct -. First add. Englev ood
Park, Rock Island. $1,000
Ella Higgins to Simon Gottlieb. lot
>. block ,. J. w. Spencer's Second
add. Rock Island. $1,000
+. Ii. Guyer to Il. b. Billings, lot :.
block 173. East Moline. $3.50.
+. II. Guycr. ct al. to Il. Il. Billings
lot -, block 100, New Shops add
East Moline 1925.
+. II. Guyer, ct al. to b. Il. Billings.
let 10. block 1I9. New Shops add,
East Moline, $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-23
RECRUITS FALL BEFORE
THE CENrRALS At BOWLING

The Recruits. vino have been having
an easy time with their competitors in
the race for the tri-city bowling
champic nShip. ran afoul 4 snag when
they met the CentralS of this city last
evening. The contest took place at
the Central alleys and resulted in Il
score of 200 and 2,576. I'm Moline,
the Scouts Of Davenport bested the
BrunswickS. The tabulated scores
fellow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-23
Domestic Trouble.

1t i exceptional To find Il family
where there are no domestic ruptures
occasionally. but these can be lessened
by having DR.. Kings New Life Pills
around. Much trouble they save by
their great work in stomach and liver
troubles. They not only relieve you.
but cure: % cents. at Hartz & Tile
meyers drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-23
u.rtp Her Own House.

Mrs. Y. II. Layha, OF lUUI Agnes av-
enue. Kansas City. Mo. has for several
years been troubled with severe
hoarseness and at times n hard cough,
which. she says. would keep me in
doors for days. l was prescribed for
by physicians with no noticeable re-
suits. y friend gave me part Of bot
tie of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
with instructions to closely follow the
directions. and ! wish to- state that
after the first day / could notice a de-
cided change for the better. and at
this time. after using il for two weeks,
have no hesitation in saying I realize
that / am entirely cured" This rem
edy Is for sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-23

All the news al the time - The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-23
Rheumatlsm Cured in q Day.

Mystic Cure for rheumatism ano
neuralgia radically cures in l TO 3
days. Its action upon the system j.
remarkable and mysterious. 1t re
moves at once the cause and the dis
ease Immediately disappears. The
6rst dose greatly benefits. 75c and
81. Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901 Sec
ond avenue, Rock Island; GustaVe
Schlegel d Son, 220 West Second
street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-23
Sad Ending of James M.
Belleville, Civil War
Veteran.
EXPOSURE AND DRINK
Found Wandering on the
Streets Scantily
Clad.

James VI. Bclleville. aged 81 years,
was found dead at ; o'clock this
morning in Il cell al the Moline city
jail. where he had been since early
yesterday morning. when he was
found wandering aimlesslv about the
streets i'm an apparently demented
condition. He was without shoes, hat
or coat. his wearing apparel consist
ing OF shirt. trousers and stock
in@~.
He had been ON Il protracted spree
am the suppositiGn i that he left
his boarding house at First street and
Fourth avenue during the night and
was unable to find his way back.
The police officers thought Belle
Vile was suffering with delirium
tremcns and that after Il days rest
at the station he would come out all
right. During yesterday and the
greater part Of last night he raved
necessarily.
Belleville leaves family. from
whom he had been separated several
years. at Burlington. Iowa. He had
been a resident of Moline five years.
and formerly was employed a. fore
man Of one Of the departments al the
Republic Iron 4 Steel company's Svl-
van mill. For the past two months he
had not been regularly employed and
spent most of his time in saloons.
Served In Civil War.
He was a veteran of the civil war
and drew Il pension Of So per month.
Coroner l.. V. Eckhart conducted an
inquest over the remains. and the YER
dict of the jury was that death was
due to exposure and excessive drink.
The burlington police have been
communicated with in an effort to To-
cate the family of the deceased TO
learn what disposition they wish to
make of the remains.