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The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-12

The Legal Aid Society of Philadelphia has just published it's first annual re- port. This society has for it's object the giving of legal service to the poor who have not money to pay the costs of em- ployins lawyer to protect them in their rights and prevent their oppres- sion. There is reason to believe that a large number of the poor are imposed upon simply because they cannot afford to contes. the exactions that are re- Quired of them. During its first year the society was consulted in 173 cases. and it succeeded in adjusting all but twenty-six of them without going into court. One hundred and thirty of the applications for counsel were made by poor women. an especially helpless class. who suffer much from illegal de- mands.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-12

By the will of the late Charles F. Mayer, ex-president of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, provision is made for the foundation of a collection of works of household art for the Peabody Insti- ute and a generous endowment even- tually of the Episcopal Church Home and Int1rmary. The bequest to the in- stitute includes rare articles of cut glassware and Dresden china. together with valuable receptacles in the shape of richly inlaid antique French cabi- nets. The sum of s2eO0 is devoted to the care of the cabinets, and it is pro- vided that should the Peabody trustees decline the gift it shall go to the Cor coran Gallery at Washington.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-12

DELIVERED BY CARRIES IN THE ClTr 5ICxsTs A WEEK, 50 CENTS MONTH. tisoR SIX MosTzs, ss A YEAR THE SANE FERRIS Bx MAn.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-12
AMUSING BROWN BRu1N.

A Good Natured Coward That Will Fight Ferociously When Cornered.
 The brown or black bear of California
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-12

A French company is about to un- dertake the manufacture of a new fuel,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-12

There is new prophet in India. The Hindoo's name is Mirza Ghelan Ahmad. head of a distinct set of Mo- hammedans. and he lives in the Pun jab. Tn fine appearance, denunciation and prophecies he more than equals Dowie. but so far he does not seem to have developed the business sense of John Alexander. He lives humbly and only attracted official attention when he began to fortell the death of certain op- ponents. Mirza was induced to aban- don this feature of his performance, as it contravened a section of the penal code. He is sixty-five years old and has about 10000 followers.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-12

On account of the depressed Condition of the salmon market, ascme canneries in Alaska bs. s.QSerated this year. Other oackin aFtnpanies will go fur .lier north. where they will catch less pink and get more red salmon. Reds are now selling at $1.25 on the coast, while pinks are very low, the minimum quotations being 50 cents. This is be- low the cost of production, and there is no profit for those companies the bulk os whose packs are pinks. The cause of the unfavorable condition of the market is overproduction primarily. An effort has been made to maintain prices, but without avail.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-12

zH4 WkkKLK JOURNAL. sss.sd ThaEsdays. cas Dollar Q Year
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-12

aHE OLDEST DAILY PAPER PUB
 LIsHED IN CONNECTICUT.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13
TRAVELS ON BICYCLE BOAT
L. A. Sego Journeyins From ST. Paul
on Peculiar Graft.

Those in Rock Island who remem-
Der the bicycle boat which Jacob Ram
ser owned in 1894 will be interested to
know that one of these peculiar craft
is again to be seen on the Mississippi
here. l.. A. Sego, who claims to be
trained nurse of ST Paul. is expected
to arrive in Rock Island this afternoon
on his way from st. Paul to st. Louis,
using one of the bicycle boats as his
method of transportation. He has
been a little over two weeks in making
the distance from st. Paul to Rock
Island, it being necessary for him to
stop in the towns and sell trinkets
and other articles in order to pay his
way. The trip. it is said, is being
made to earn a wager of $500, one of
the conditions being that he earn his
own way while enroute, and he must
receive no outside aid. except by the
sale of photographs and souvenirs.
The construction of the boat is very
peculiar, a pontoon of galvanized iron
being equipped with a screw operated
by the occupant of the boat, by means
of a gearing similar to that of a bicy-
Gle. Those who remember the boat
which was owned in Rock Island, say
| that the boat is very easy to propell,
and that the method of water transpor-
tation is very pleasant. The craft
which Mr.. Ramser had was a tandem
affair. made for two persons, and for
some time it was a familiar sight on
the river here. The only drawback
to the boat is that in order to make
its operation successful it is necessary
to make use of heavy and rigid braces.
which make the work of propelling the
| boat more difficult. though much safer
and comfortable. The vibration of the
screw and gearing often throw the
chains off unless the frame is made
very rigid Sego will probably spend
a day or two in the tri-cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13
Goina to the Worlds Fair?

Your best route is over the Chicago
& Alton railway. All lines of railway
will sell you tickets over this line
whether you decide to go via Peoria
or via Chicago. The rates are as low
as by any line, and your home ticket
agent will be pleased to sell you a
a ticket over the Chicago e Alton
Short Line if you ask for it. Direct
connections with all railroads at Peo-
ria and Chicago. Superb day coaches
and Pullman parlor cars, Pullman
sleeping cars and both cafe and din
ing cars Ask your home ticket agent
for a ticket via the Chicago & Alton
Short Line
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13
How to Get Rid Of Mice.

A lady reader has written US asking that
We publish for the benefit of all housewives
a recipe for discriminating mice. She says
her life was almost unbearable by these
little pests until she read of Stearns' Electric
Rat and Roach Paste. which completely
freed her home from mice. This Paste is easy
to use, and greedily devoured by rats. mice.
cockroaches and other vernin. 1t is sure
death, and gives universal satisfaction.
especially as the rats and mice do not die
in the house. Dealers generally have the
Paste for sale. or package will be sent.
express prepaid on receipt of price. by the
Stesrns' Electric Paste Co. Tribune Build
ing. Chicago. III. Small size. PIC: Hotel
size. eight times the quantity. Sl.O0. "a
SOLD BY 7. II. THOMAS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13
Testimony of a Minister.

Rev. John S. Cox, of Wake, Ark,
writes. For u years suffered from
yellow jaundice. | consulted a num-
Der of physicians, but got no relief.
Then l began the use of Electric Bit
tiers and feel that l am now cured Of
d disease that had me in it's grasp for
u years" If you want a reliable med
icine for liver and kidney trouble,
stomach disorder or general debility.
get Electric Bitters. It's guaranteed by
Hartz & Ullemeyer. Only so cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13

town Interurban company, which he or
ganized after leaving Davenport. Mr..
Ferrin has made Marshalltown his
home since he left Davenport, and sue
cessfully financed a fine project there.
His wife and three children came on
from the east and joined him, and he
was settling down as an Iowan. But
his open-handed way of spending his
money and then drawing checks on the
company seems to have brought him
into collision with the Marshalltown
people who were backing his enter
prise.
Another smooth forger has operated
his graft in this city and departed for
parts unknown, leaving a crooked ca
reer behind him, as we'll as a number
of creditors to mourn his departure.
For some little time past a man giving
his name as Vogt has been employed
as a solicitor by the Guaranty Mutual
Life Insurance company of this city.
Several days ago he turned in an alleg-
ed application for insurance upon the
life of Mr.. Tenebom. the well-known
Harrison street grocer. He was al
lowed his commission. but later it was
discovered that Mr.. Tenebom had not
taken out any insurance. The man
had been trading for several days at
the TenebOm grocery store and always
paid cash for his purchases. Saturday
night, however, he bought 81 worth of
groceries and rendered in payment a
check for S15 purporting to be from
tho Mt II
and signed by its manager Mr.. Casey.
The check was honored and the man
given $13 in change. Now it has trans
pired that the check was a forgery.
Nogt also collected the commission
upon a bogus insurance policy which
he claimed to have written in Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13
Stop and Think,

If you want to go to Chicago you
can take one of the c., NJ. & st. P.s
fine trains and make an easy and rap
id journey. Trains for Chicago leave
Rock Island as follows: At AIS a. m,
arriving at Chicago at S:55 a. m,
and at 1850 p. m, arriving at Chi
cago at 1855 a. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13

Cheap rates to st. Louis. Mo, on &C.
count of the exposition, via the Illinois
Central. Tickets on sale daily. Best
service. Quick time. Write or call on
us for full information. City ticket
office. 329 Main street, Peoria, Ill. G..
A. Smith, general agent. Phone NJ,
S96.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13
Tips 10 TrdOeIerS.

Are you going to Kansas City or
the southwest? If so, take the South
west Limited on the c., NJ. & st. P. at
1920 p. m, or the early morning train
at $50. You will be assured of a
pleasant and safe journey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13

Camille Baute. a powerful Belgian,
made things interesting in the rail
way pike" Tuesday evening. visiting
the Bismarck saloon. Bogart's place,
and other liquid refreshment houses.
He was in a fighting frame of mind
and succeeded in smashing a number
of windows. Constable Herman Milde
tried to quiet him. and failing, placed
him under arrest. Baute couldn't see
any sense TO this proceeding and took
soak" at Milde. He was arraigned
before Magistrate Olson yesterday,
and after a hearing. was sent to the
county Jail for so days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13
Painless Extracting
READ THIS:

We have a patent thin elastic plate
with natural gums that fits in all cases
and when others fail. We use no cheap
material in our Office. for our work is
all guaranteed 10 be equal to the high
est priced dentists and 10 be first class
in every respect. Notice our prices be-
low. they are always the same:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13

If troubled with a weak digestion
try Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. They will do you good. For
sale by all leading druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13

The best game of football of the
early gridiron season and TO all APP
pearances the championship game of
the Iowa high school teams will be
played next Saturday between the
Davenport high school team and the
formidable aggregation from Ottumwa.
At the close of last years football sea
son the honors were divided between
these two teams and a pOst-season
game was proposed. Ottumwa refused
TO play in Davenport then, but next
Saturday we will see many of Ottum-
wa former players struggle with DAY.
exports fresher team. So far this fall
Davenport has won every game with a
large score. Saturdays game will be
closer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13

So capable has been the service and
so important the work in hand on the
proposed wing-dam lock that the Bus
mess Mems association Tuesday even
ing voted to retain for the new year
the old directory which has prosecuted
an active campaign during the last
year in behalf of the growth and up
building of Moline. The directory in
cludes: President, w. A. Meese; vice
president, E. E. Morgan; secretary,
c. F. Grant,; treasurer, H. ]. Gripp;
auditor NJ. ]. McEniry. Annual re-
ports showed that the membership is
now an even 100, and that during the
year 1892 in dues had been collected,
while other contributions made the to-
tai receipts $1.4S2.73. and the eXpendi-
lures $1,352.SS. neaving a balance on
hand of S149.S5.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13

Z. \. Ferrin. the genial promoter,
who was so successful in securing
right of way for the Iowa & Illinois
company, and in keeping the kinks
out of its affairs in their early stages
in this city and Clinton, has been re-
tired from the head of the Marshall
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13

The Flying Dutchmen team of bowl
ers in the Tri-City league has elected
George E. HuntOOn as captain and A.
c. Stouffer as director. The team is
composed this year of Messrs. Hun
toon and Stouffer. and C. r. Stephens,
A. V. Esterdahl, Ed Martin. II. NJ An
derson and c. w. Sandstrom.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13
MOLINE MENTION

Fourth ward republicans will raise
their flag next week Tuesday-the
evening of the 18th. The committee
from the Fourth ward club having this
matter in charge acted on the matter
last evening, and set the date and APP
pointed George w. Wool to have
charge of the speakers, Sol Hirsch to
look after the band and pyrotechnic
features A 16x22 foot flag will be
f1oated from the corner of Sixth ave
nue. and Nineteenth street. 1t has not
yet been decided whether there will
be a parade incidental to the speaking.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Masonic Temple associa-
ton for the election of seven directors
was held yesterday IN the office of the
secretary, G. II. Koch. in the Masonic
temple. The directors chosen were as
follows: Louis Halter. c. E. Orchard
w. F. Fidlar, c. II. Lamp, c. T. Darl-
ing, John SOller and F. l.. Bills. These
directors will in turn elect their Off
GERS at the next regular meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13

Mrs Jane Wells, widow of the late
Capt. James G.. Wells, who died Sept.
3, passed away yesterday from chron-
ic bronchitis with other complications.
In Mrs. Wells death Moline loses one
of her most patriotic ladies. Not only
was she a firm believer in the north
her husband in the army as long as it
was possible for her to do so. While
Capt. Wells was in the army and when
ever his regiment would receive or
ders to station itself at some point for
several weeks, she would always be in
the camp with her husband and kept
this up until the regiment reached
Tennessee, from whence she then went
home to wait until the was was over.
Mrs. Wells was born Jan. 4, 1881, at
Blairsville, Pa. and was the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Thompson.
She came to Rock Island with her
parents when years old. She was
married to Capt Wells Sept IA. 1851.
After the war she located with her
husband at Muscatine but shortly af-
ter they moved to Moline and lived
her since. Like her husband. she was
a strong believer in the Methodist
faith and was always a good Chris
tan. She leaves to mourn her loss
three children, who are Fred B. Wells,
Mrs Ella B. Haley of Moline and Mrs.
Hattie Keller of Baltimore. She also
leaves two sisters. who are Mrs. d.
Higley. of Laramie, WyO., and Mrs.
]. d Taylor of Rock Island, and one
brother, William Thompson, of Rock
Island. The funeral will be held to-
morrow afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock from
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry
Haley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13

William Durley. the colored man
whose brutal treatment of his wife
caused her death at st. Luke's hospi-
tai as the direct result of his act, was
taken to the penitentiary at Fort Mad
ison by Deputy Sheriff Van Rowe Dur
ley was sentenced to three years at
hard labor in the penitentiary, the
county attorney having accepted plea
of guilty TO a charge of manslaughter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13

\ reckless cyclist collided with the
G-year-Old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Fischer on Fourteenth and
Harrison streets, knocking her to the
pavement. The child suffered from
bruises and a slight conclusion. The
name of the bicyclist could not be
learned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13

Judge \. J. House has granted a de-
cree of divorce to Sophia Augusta
Kelley, separating her from her hus-
band, John \. Kelley, whom she charg-
es with cruel and inhuman treatment.
The wife was given the custody of the
minor children.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13
DAVENPORT DOTS

4 happy event, in which prominent
Davenport merchant and a popular
Young lady were the principals, was
the wedding Tuesday evening of Louis
Silberstein and Miss Belle Bundschu.
Rabbi Fineshriber performed the GER
emony at the home of the bride on
Perry street. The groomsman was
Martin Silberstein and the bride was
given in marriage by her father, E.
Bundschu. Miss Esther Silberstein
led the wedding procession. The cou-
pie were married under a floral can
opy on which were the letters B. and
S. They will take a wedding trip
later and be at home to their friends
at 2161a West Second street. All their
friends will extend hearty cOngratula-
lions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13

Monday evening at Mercy hospital
occurred the death of Mrs. Maria A.
Whitney, aged 81 years, months and
10 days. Deceased had been an invalid
for years and had been an inmate of
that institution since last spring.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13

At Monticello. Iowa. a few days ago
occurred the death of John Rueger, u
former resident of this city. Deceased
was born in Switzerland in 1897 ana
came to the United States in 1888. To-
eating at st. Louis. When the war
broke out ne enlisted and served until
Its close. He then came to Davenport,
where he married Miss Mary Buen-
ken, of this city, and later went to
Monticello, where he resided until mis-
death.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13

The football schedule for the Mo
line high school team has been com
pieted. The last two open dates, Oct.
% and Nov. 10. have been filled, con-
tracts with the Monmouth and Aledo
high schools having been secured.
Monmouth will play here after the
Rock Island game, Aledo before the
Oak Park game. The completed sched-
ule: Oct. Is. Upton at Moline; Oct.
%, Rock Island at Moline; Oct. %,
Monmouth at Moline; Nov. 5. Daven-
port at Moline; Nov. u. Kewanee at
Kewanee; Nov. 10, Aledo at Moline i;
Nov "a. Oak Park at Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13

The Moline Ministerial union met
with Rev w. H. Stickel at East Moline
Monday afternoon. The following Off
GERS for the ensuing year were elected:
President, Rev. w. NJ. Story: vice
president, w. H. Stickel; secretary
and treasurer, Rev. c. H. Burdick.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13

SOLD BY T. H. THOMAS.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-08-07
DECORATION or BELGIUM.

Famous Paintings for Panel on Out
side Walls of Building.
st Louis, Aug. 6-For each of the
panels which take the place of win
dows in the Belgian building at the
worlds fair a canvas painting by a
leading artist has been applied to the
exterior walls, giving the structure a
strikiEgly individuality among the
handsome buildings in the foreign com
munity.
The subjects treated in these paint.
ipgs are mostly pastoral the scenes
depicted being familiar spots in the
vicinity Of Brussels, Bruges, Ghent
Antwerp and other historic cities of
BE gium Before their shipment the
paintings were passed upon by King
Leopold who expressed his approval
There are 27 painting. Among the
artists represented arc Van Engelen
Simons, Wytsman, Lynen ard Here
mans Each painting occupies a space
about 10 feet square.
The Belgium building is east of the
Administration bdilding and faces
three Of the principal avenues of the
exposition.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-08-07
THE LECISL SLATURE
-.-----%--......
ANTITRUST BILL CAME VERY
NEAR PASSING THE SENATE
FRIDAY.


me blll by Senator Perry 10 abolish
iree passes II Georgia was Friday
ueiealeu ny me senate inc measure
lacking Jusl TWO votes on the eaIi OF
1i'e roii'
nus pili e@eilea some ae9at3 ana
'ea ui9cHa9ioH was tHe leal'le OF me
'"s . session senator FerIy ch'lm-
N''''''' - i'e a''id ueoisla was the
''''y a''''e ~ '''9 union |iiieii alioWea
'''9 issuance oi passes 10 the extent
now y Nosue l@ea'Iy' lie sald ne
'''''7"l II "''7 ms" ''ile soii'9 a'ep
N"7 '@Neh 70 lensuy VhlS 0ohoit'oh'
q number Oh senator's interrupted
nm WIN que5l'oh' Senator Ilsnger
AsAing the speaker Il ne thought IL
"as eAaedy 4ar 10 so through a
"hoie session ana then pass lhat
klhd OF lesislauon 10 govern the next
-eferal assembly
When the OH was put on its pas
sage 1t received q favorable votes
TWO less than majority OF The sen
ate 10 ID uhiaVofable votes an aye
ana nay vote beng taken.
the general lax act iared better
rms measure came back from the
house with every one OF the senate S
amendments save ihat h@ihg a sllalhg
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-08-07
PRES, FRANCES
MAKES AN APPEAL
-
Asks Railroads in West to
Reduce Rate to ST.
Louis Exposition
A RECEIVER IS THREATENED
Attendance During the First Three
Months of the Big Exposition
Just Five Million, Way Below
What was Expected.

Chicago, Aug. 6.-President Fran,
ces, of the st. Louis exposition, has
sent an ungent letter to the western
railroads, calling attention to the un-
satisfactory attendance at the fair
during the first three mnotls, which
was only five millions compared with
nine millions during the fist three
months Of the Chicago exposition
President Frances spoke of the dan
ger Of a receivership for ,he expo
sition and asked the railroads to at
once reduce the rates TO ST. Louis
from all points within one hundred
miles of the city.
Several railroads have already tax
en- the matter up and will comply with
the urgent request of the president.
Others are expected to announce their
willingness to comply with the request
in a few days
The attendance at the exposition so
far has not been at all satisfactory
and the average has dropped far below
The expectations of The exposition
board
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-08-07

The startling announcement that
preventative of suicide has been dis
covered will interest many. A run
down sytem, or dependency invaria-
bly, precede suicide and something has
been found that will prevent that CON
dition which makes suicide likely. At
the first thought OF self destruction
take Electric 3itters. 1t being a great
tonic and neryine will strengthen the
nerves and build up the system. It's
also great stomach, liver and kidney
regulator. Only soc. Satisfaction qua
anteed by Smiths Pharmacy.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-08-07
HIS CONDITION VERY CRITICAL.
Or. Mumford May Not Recover From
Illness.

Or. Mumford May Not Recover From
Illness.
The many Brunswick friends of that
grand old man, DR.. w. e. Mumford,
the founder Of the Georgia Industrial
Home, will learn with regret that,
after an illness of nine weeks in the
Macon hospital, his condition is now
regarded as critical
When taken to the hospital DR..
Mumford was suffering from acute
rheumatism and malaria fever, and al
though the fever has passed away,
the rheumtism is no better, and it is
now feared it will affect his heart
His condition was considered danger
GUS by his physicians, and unless he
can retain the nourishment being ad.
ministered to him, his chances for re-
cGvery are small Since he has been
i'll the institution which he founded
and which since then has been the
haven of hundreds of orphans, has
been badly in need Of help and efforts
have been started to collect $1,000
fot the institution