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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-16
Rheumatism Cured in 90 Hour.

T. J. Blackmore. of Halter & Black
more, Pittsburg. Pa. says: "A short
time since 1 procured a bottle of Mys-
tie Cure 1t got me out of the house
in "a hours. 1 took to my bed with
Rheumatism nine months ago and the
Mystic Cure is the only medicine that
did me any good. I had five of the
best physicians in the city, but 1 re-
ceived very little relief from them.
know the Mystic Cure to be what it
is represented and take pleasure in
recommending it to other poor suffer
ers." Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901 Sec
ond avenue. Rock Island; Gust Schle-
gel & Son, go Wes- - street,
Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-16

Foley's Honey and Tar is peculiarly
adapted for asthma, bronchitis and
hoarseness. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-16
The Latest Explosive.

The latest in explosives, according to
Metal Industry, is powdered aluminium
mixed with nitrate of ammonia and
put upon the market under the name of
ammonia This explosive Is said to be
one of the safest and surest known. as
It cannot be exploded by friction or
blow, while otherwise containing all
the requisites of an explosive. Since
aluminium is not affected by frost,
accidents which so often occur when
thawing out dynamite are not to be
feared. The explosion is caused by All
ordinary cap. Another important prop
erty claimed for ammonia is that 1t Is
not affected by moisture
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-16
CHURCH SOCIETY MISSES
PART OF REFRESHMENTS

The Sunday school class Of Mrs. j.
b. Rutter. wife of the pastor of Spen-
Ger Memorial Methodist church. held
meeting at the parsonage Saturday
evening and formed a Standard Bear
ers' society, an auxiliary to the La
dies Foreign Missionary society, the
constitution of which was adopted.
After the meeting refreshments were
served. When search for the ice
cream was made it was not to be
found The freezer was later discOv-
cred empty block from the house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-16
Artificial CampILar.

According to the Scienti1ic Ameri-
can, the secret OF producing genuine
cadnpboF ArtifcialIy has been IScov-
cred and IS now being utilized within
q few miles Of New York city. Uith-
erto the chief sources of supply hGv"
been China, Japan and Foranosa. ana
the gum has been obtainable only by
destroying the tree in which It is dis
tribut0d. The principal ingredient Of
the new product. turpentine. IS found
In abundance in the United States.
The commodity has SO many uses-in
medicine, the makLsg Of celluloid and
other materials and in fighting moths
that the prospect of lower prices now
opened Is highly gratifying.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-16
Licensed to Wed
Ladies' and Children

who cannot stand the shocking strain of
laxative syrups and cathartic pills are
especially fond of Little Early Risers,
All persons who find it necessary TO
take a liver medicine should try these
easy pills. and compare the agreeably
pleasant and strengthening effect with
the nauseating and weakening condi-
tions following the use of other RENE
dies Little Early Risers cure bilious
ness constipation, sick headache,
iaundice. malaria and liver troubles.
Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-16
Lnre Letter WRITER.

Pere Jean, who has just died, was
the last of the public writers OF Paris.
Servant girls. market porters and 9th
ers who found a difficulty in writing
were his chief patrons, and others who
could write. but lacked Imagination
and style, had often recourse to him.
An ordinary love letter cost 10 cents,
the same with we'll turned sentences
Is cents and a powerfully persuasive
letter 80 cents. Pere Jean would, how
ever, contract to complete a love cor
respondence for q lump sum.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-16
RIVER RIPLETS.

Capt. Frank Burnett. one of the old
est rivermen on the upper river, died
at his home at Louisiana. Mo-, Thurs
day. He was 75 years of age. and was
a pioneer on the Mississippi river for
nearly fifty years. He was also a gov
eminent Inspector for IS years. He
built the Mollie McPike and the Tom
Jasper and other old-time boats.
The Helen Blair yesterday made the
first of the Sunday trips to Muscatine.
taking down a fair list of passengers
for the short trip.
The Mac. WinOna. ChaperOne. Gypsy.
Juniata, Park Bluff and Glenmont
were down, the last four bringing
lumber and logs. The Glenmont, Park
Bluff, Mac and Winona were north.
The Helen Blair was in from Musca-
tine and departed for Burlington.
The stage of water at noon was
s.45.
RIVER FORECAST.
The Mississippi will probably cor
tinue to fall very slowly between Du-
buque and Davenport.
RIVER BULLETIN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-16
EPWORTH LEAGUES 18th
ANNIVERSARY IS OBSERVED

Well attended exercises in cOmmem-
Grafton of the 18th anniversary of the
founding Of the Epworth League were
held yesterday at Spencer Memorial
Methodist church. There were 80 in
attendance at the prayer meeting at 6
o'clock. The principal meeting was
held from : to 5 in the evening. The
Junior Leaguers gave an exhibition of
their work. The text of the program
was The Saloon Weighed in the Bal
ance and Found Wanting" The fol-
lowing officers were installed:
President-Omer Cowden.
First Vice President - Mrs. George
L. Boomer.
Second Vice Decentralization Sell
lers.
Third Vice President - Frank And
rews.
Fourth Vice President - Mrs. Will
liam Leverich.
Secretary-Miss Sadie Bisbing.
TreaSurer-ClairS mick
OrganiSt-Miss Larson.
At the First Methodist church there
was special service in the evening in
observance of the Epworth League an
niversary. There were addresses by
Hon. William Jackson and Miss Cook
Foley's Honey and Tar is peculiarly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-16

D EGINNING Tuesday morning,
- at 8 o'clock $500 ported plants
in full bloom. Geraniums, A1yssum,
Feverfew, etc, go on sale at 10c.
SC and ........ SC
so more of those exquisite Easter
Lily plants in full bloom, worth
81, each at ..................25c
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-16
Made Young Again.

"One of DR.. Kings New Life Pills
each night for two weeks has put me
in my teens again" writes d. H. Tur-
ner. of Dempseytown, Pa. They're the
best in the world for liver. stomach
and bowels. Purely vegetable. Never
grippe. Only % cents. at Hartz & Ulle-
meyers drug store
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-16
Billy ALLARS UNABLE TO
BE IN COURT FOR TRIAL

William Allars, indicted with his
wife Carrie for keeping in a house of
prostitution Mabel Wright. girl I'M
der IS years of age. was unable to be
in the circuit court this morning when
the case was called for trial. He is
laid up with sciatic rheumatism. Mrs.
Allars will probably be tried separ-
ately.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-16
THE WEATHER

Threatening weather, with
showers tonight ard Tues
day; no decided change in
temperature.
j. NJ. SHERIER,
Observer.
Temperature at Z a. M, Al;
at 2:3O p. m, SIS.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-02-25
A KICK.

We have times suffered because have community,
expressed In this have had thrust upon
whom have confidence in the objection has after the
mischief has been done after the appointment has been made AS
community have been troubled with hndsgh
foresight 1t registering kick and grumbng because
line OF action has been TAKEN after has been resolved
The kick before is resolved upon not told,
mo protest made Why object now?'
There is to be vacancy the BENCH and present candidates
have maeazed Judge Edng of Kaua and eAorney General
E P Dole The Star desires register its kick against either OF these
gentlemen being appointed 1t necessary go detail Mr.
Edngs got his udgehp through kind OF pull in Washington
The people here consulted and the appointing
had personal knowledge of Mr. Edng He should
have been appointed but having been appointed there be
why further judicial OnOrs should be conferred him. His stand
ing a lawyer does such
E. P Dole attorney general and his SUCH be
regarded brilliant If he failed general he
certainly not likely succeed the office which he apes
Both E. p Dole and Edng had better practice The
public of different stamp for these positions
is be hoped that Governor Carter will let appointments of
this kind by default If he particular the President will
doubt aCquece his wishes The Governor knows what the
pie They of ability and that they perfect
confidence They do political They sound law
If the people desire they should Gov
express their We had judicial freaks enough al
ready, let us have of them
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-02-25
AN ODD CURE.

Whenever great calamity causing the death of number
there immediate discussion the public and
sometimes by attorneys the complications that may result in
the settlement of estates several persons of the family have
ished the disaster This again result Of the terrible rO
quoi eaer fire Chicago The mainland discussing the
problems that will confront the determining which of the
members OF family that lost died " Much of this discus
proceeds the that there of presumption
respecting persons of different and ages.
There has been widespread misunderstanding this subject
leading law Journal and the still persists the minds of
many people, including members the legal profession who have
had make special examination of the subject The
result OF the investigation of all the authorities briefly and SIM
ply stated by saying that law the rule of which still
all of the Union except California and Louisiana,
there presumption whatever the subject of survvorhp
perish in the disaster Neither is u
cien such presumption The is simply evil
dence, unaffected by any presumption.
Therefore, whoever claims inheritance any other advantage
the suppoon that of the survived the other
the fact In the absence proof he fail In effect
almost invariably the there presumption that both
persons the In reality there such pre-
SUMPTION but the result to who bases claim the survivor
ship the other of the parties is the if the law made
presumption both died the instant With the law this
point mind the difficulties of the subject mostly disappear
unless affirmative evidence to show that of the per-
survived the other.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-02-25

manufacturers, which was charged to
investigate the question of forming a
glass trust reports such a trust as
urgently necessary in order to oppose
the demands of the labor unions for
wages and to obtain better selling
prices in foreign markets. A commit
tee of five persons, consisting of two
glass manufacturers, two engineers,
and one architect is to fix the value of
the different factories. The commit
tee recommends the raising of the
working capital by issuing $2,0OO,OOO of
stock. The trust is to remain in force
for thirty years.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-02-25
A BAD FIX.

Treasurer kepoia occupies very anomalous position He is
dametray opposed to the administration and the cOnd
ton OF affairs this than unfortunate of fiber
Of keene of honor would long ago have retired
is certainly the Treasurers way.
AT the time the Treasurer has lost the confidence the
banks and the business suffering
the Treasurer touch with the Governor and with the banks solution
Of difficulties might be very speedily reached 1t will
ed long Mr. Kepoka occupies this position Therefore
poai be regarded somewhat in the light of public calamity
Considering how things stand would be cheap for the public
pension off the present Treasurer and get Treasurer who would work
in harmony with the administration and would have the confidence
the community OF such thing could be DONE but that
proposal OF this kind should have been talked by bust
shows what incubus they consider the Treasurer
The Treasurer Of the important of the Territorial
Gals He hold large of public work AS long
expenditure within the appropriation the book the Auditor
compelled issue the He this shall be spent
that shall not be His authority extends seeing that there
such appropriation and that the expenditure appropra
ton legally made But the Treasurer hold the payment of the
the plea of insufficient funds month, months,
practically indefinitely Moreover he give preference
another and this Mr. Kepoa either rightly wrongly charg
ed by the business community doing The charge may
be or may be true but opinion very generally held
1t very unfortunate condition of affairs, aggavates the very
trying situation which stand and there
the Treasue duty the public will be keen enough
realize the injury he is doing
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-02-25

vehicles could only be completely stop
ped at 80 feet; the two motors, at 10
feet. At a speed of 10 miles per hour
the one-horse vehicle stopped at 40
feet; the motors, at 1874 feet. At a
speed OF 121k miles per hous the dis
lance increased to 43 1-S feet and 16 ga
feet, respectively. AS one of the horses
was overworked, the automobiles made
some further tests alone, resulting in
stopping at SO 1-S feet at a speed Of
l6 miles per hour and at 60 feet at 20
miles per hour.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-02-25

While all attention is being given to
the theater of war about Korea and
Port Arthur, there is the commence
ment of a neat little row going on al
most unnOticed along the frontier of
China and Manchuria. Russian and
Chinese forces have clashed several
times and some men on both sides have
been killed. This will give Russia an
excuse to attack China, should she get
Japan off her hands.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-02-25

German papers report that the
French committee for automobile traf-
fic has made a series of experiments in
the Bots de Boulogne for the purpose
of comparing the quickness with which
horse vehicles and automobiles can be
stopped The macadamized road was
muddy and it was to be expected that
the hoofs of the horses would find a
better hold than the rubber tires of the
motors The latter, however, showed
themselves superior in this respect.
Two vehicles with one horse each, two
with two horses each and one with
pony competed with an automobile Of
6 and one OF 40 horsepower. At
speed of TX miles per hour the horse
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-02-25

A member of the Ten Dollar Club has
been found in an educational establish
ment. Teachers in the public schools
are to blame for admitting Asiatics
over school age into their schools. A
strict Interpretation of the law should
be adhered to, and as soon as any are
over school age they should be prompt
ly sent away.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-02-25

This is the season for the meetings
of the various corporations and the
presentation of the plantation reports.
The officers are kept pretty busy
checking Off accounts, and preparing
statements, while the printers have to
be lively in getting them into pamphlet
form. AS far as the prospects of the
plantations go many Of them show good
results with bright prospects ahead.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-02-25

Adachi will be here on March A..
Marshal Hendry was to have left Japan
by the Siberia yesterday. AS soon as
Adachi arrives the links in the evidence
obtained by the Grand Jury will be
supplied and there will be some very
interesting developments which will
serve to keep the town busy wondering
even If 1t get no war news.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-02-25
WILL BLOW A RuGrE.

Great White Bear, the great-grand-
son OF TAN Tree, once chief OF the
Grow Indians, win blow a bugle for
Uncle Sam in the navy. Tired of the
tame life which he endured for five
years in the Carlisle Indian school, he
has enlisted on the receiving ship Min
neapolis as a musician.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-02-25

Kauai has received a share of official
patronage. Lawyer Prosser come up to
join the attorney generals Office. He
is a staunch Republican and a hard
worker. He will add strength to the
Department.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-02-25

Japan has developed wonderful re-
sources in financial matters. She ask
ed for 100, 100000 yen and she could have
had 4OO,OOO,OO0 yen had she wanted it,
Japan is better off than Russia is
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-02-25

The civil government of the Panama
strip is being provided for. There will
have to be some careful surveying
done, to have a clear line of demarka-
ton between American territory and
the territory of the Independent repub-
lie
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-02-25

To be stalled up in Waialua for a
fortnight unable either to get to Kahu-
ku or Honolulu must be a queer ex-
perience. This Is what two train
crews experienced as a consequence of
the storm. The damage to the track
will cost a large sum of money.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-02-25

The Japanese are massing large num-
beers of troops in Korea. Once landed
at Chemulpo their further destination
is kept a profound secret. The Japan
csc certainly understand the art of
keeping their own counsel. When they
strike, they strike hard and suddenly.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-02-25

The japanese have now a very large
force of men in Korea, but they have
concealed their movements so that no
correspondent knows how many men
there are, or how they are posted
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-02-25

Europe is going in for trusts. The
Frankfort Journal of Commerce states
that the committee of the Belgian glass
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-02-25

This does not affect the price of stocks
however.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-02-25
Furnished Rooms TO Let

A nicely furnished front room. Mos
quito proof and electric fight. 494 Bere-
tania near PunchboWl.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-02-25
Lost

"A small yellowish female dog with
white breast lost on Sunday. Return
to this office and receive reward.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-02-25

The two-story residence on 1886 Bere-
tania St., between Piikoi and Keeau-
moku SITS. Rent, $45 per month. APP
ply to G. ]. Mccarthy.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-02-25
To Rent

The clock building on Fort street
next to Lucas -hill, is for rent. Apply
to Hawaiian Electric Company.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-02-25
For Sale

For sale cheap, two fiDe lots in Kali
muki Charles L. Rhodes. Star Office.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-02-25
Classified Ads in Star.

Ads under "situations Wanted" inserted
free until further notice.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-02-25

A magnificent building site on the
Punchbowl slope near Thurston ave-
nue.. Particulars at Star Office,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-02-25

Building lot corner King and Kane
hameha road. Palama terminus Of
Rapid Transit road. Apply at Star
office,
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-05-27
THE GETTYSBURG EAGLE

This fine specimen of the American
eagle was shot and killed on q part of
the famous battlefield Of Gettsburg on
February 20, 1887, hence the inscription
that is tied to his feet: II Also Was
Shot at Gettysburg" The eagle, or
rather his stuffed figure, occupies q POI
sition Of prominence in the picture
framing store of c. v. Ashaawn. on On
tario street. Cleveland. Mr.. Ashdown
has owned the eagle for the last ten
years n has refused offers of large
sums of money for it. The eagle meas
ures seven feet from tip to tip of the
wings. The bronze figures Of eagles
OF the Soldiers and Sailors
on the public square were modelled
from 1t. During the national encamp-
ment Of the Grand Army at Cleveland
the eagle was exhibited in a show win
dow, where 1t vas continually sur
rounded by ever-changing groups of
admiring veterans.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-05-27
Genie's mail into her lap: then She
went u to the We'll to get a rest up"

Genle's mail into her lap: then she
went out to the well to get a rest up"
drink.
When h came back With a pitcher
Oh water her Niece thrust the open let
ter into her hand without n word and,
.ufliihs away quickly. Went into the
paflor, locking the door after her.
Well. 1 never." exclaimed Aunt
Helen; cousin dead, or some dread
ful thing has happened, I'm sure"
After rumlnaging the clock shelf and
work basket for her near glasses
Mrs. Burnham finally found them on
lhe TABLE, IN plain sight"
or course she wanted me to n it,"
she said. settling herself in the rocker
once more and unfolding the paper.
And this letter-not Mab's-Ias. her rs
tcnished vision:
"Eugenia. dearest: When I was car
ried off the battlefield l was supposed
to be dying; but. after months of hob
nobbing with death, I recovered.
II have searched for you. Genie, until
l knew not which way to Turn next.
Today l met Your cousin in Marietta
and she gave me u address.
Is the old o warm and true, dear
est? 1T 80. come to me to the Deserted
homestead and. together. we will build
II up anew. You We're go right in the
matter OF the war. Genie: l bless the
dear old flag which waves over me to-
day!
Believing you will come, 1 enclose
a draft for you expenses, and will be
watching for you Your own Antony,
still"
Mrs. Burnham read the letter
through. drawing her breath in sharply
at the close. Can 1t be posstblei"N she
exclaimed, half aloud; then she went
to the parlor door and listened.
Rnf haarInu othir she ,l3 - l,o-
self: Fudge! she has sense enough to
be glad alone, end I shan't disturb her.
l will go and tell Homer"
Ten minutes later Mrs. Durham was
reading the wonderful letter to her
husband out among the ull-but-open
roses, where he had gone to prune off
needless scions. And, together, they
Miss Genie appeared looking like she
had taken the, sacrament" Uncle Ho-
mer thought. A beautiful serenity
shone on her face as she said to Aunt
Helen across the table:
II shall start south In the morning,
auntie."
Uncle Durham got up and. putting
his hand on the head OF his niece. said,
feelingly: The Lord rewards the
faithful, Eugenia. Take my blessing to
your sunny southern home"
Then he went out under the wistaria,
lest they should see thai a man like
him cried like a baby"
The next morning, before she bade
Clear Brook goodby. Miss Burlington
tripped lightly down the garden path
to the corner hidden by the ayringa
tree.
mo behold! the all-but-open roses
We're fully nj beautifully blown; Sc
much SO. that the bright little faces or
guard duty could scarcely catch q
glimpse Of the shining face above them.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-05-27
Union Will Live Forever.

With each annual recurrence of Me.
mortal day it appeals more and more
to all the people. Each year there are
more who personally knew nothing of
the bitterness OF the war and who are,
therefore. better able to appreciate the
splendid courage of the men whe took
part in 1t on both slds. OF the great
Tense of the flag only q few survivors
are left. In the columns which march
to the cemeteries his year to decorate
the graves Of the soldiers will be a
smaller number of those who wore the
blue than ever before. But the num-
Der of those who swell the chorus of
the union Is increasingly larger. And
today more truly thar ever before the
flag of the union floats over a reunited
country
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-05-27
and corydon" had sprung into being.

He did not turn his head at her entrance.
What in 1t? What do you want?" the
girl heard him say In a curiously absent