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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-04-22
BLACK
DIAMOND

Comes Back to clarksburg and is Ar
rested For Assaulting Conductor
sturm on Street Car Last Summer
He cOnfesses and Pays Ten Dollar
Fine.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-04-22
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
FOR CARBON FACTORIES
AWARDED TO HUNKIN coNSTRUc-
TON COMPANY, OF CLEVELAND,
AND WORK BEGINS.

Six Large Factory Buildings win Be
Constructed Absolutely Proof
Superintendent Here to Look After
Work.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-04-22
LITTLE GIRL FELL FROM BED
BREAKING SHOULDER BLADE

While playing in room of her home
Wilsonburg Wednesday afternoon, lit
tie katherine Patterson, taree-yenr-old
daughter Of DR. and Airs r. w. Patter
son. fell from a bed and broke her
shonlder blade. The injury Is very pain
ful but the little one is resting very
easy and WI recover.
Hugh J. Thompson. OF Wolf Summit.
spent Thursday in the city.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-04-22
RIO TING I'M COLORADO
AMONG STRIKING MINERS
And Officers of the Court Of the SUI
preme Court of the State--Miners'
Secretary Assaulted by Court Of
ficer but Latter Knocked Down by
Secretary.

HAYWOOD Knocks Two Soldiers Down and is Then
cIubbed by Soldiers Into InsensibiIity. Who
Capture Him and Refuse to Surrender Him to
the Police.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-04-22

AND LOUD IN THEIR STATE DELE
GATE CONVECTION AND coNFUS
ION REIcNED sUPRESkE.

PARKER ELEMENT AND HEARST
FOLLOWING DENOUNcE ONE AN
OTHER AND CONVENTION Al
MOST DEGENERATED fNTo a
SCRAMBLE
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-04-22

Conservatives Win, But Hearst Gets Two
Of the Delegates Unit Rnls Defeated
ana No Instructions Were Given4List
of Delegates
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-28
Robbed the Grave.

\ startling incident is narrated by
John Oliver of Philadelphia, as fol-
lows: Il was in an awful condition. My
skin was almost yellow, eyes sunken,
tongue coated, pain continually in
back and sides. no appetite, growing
weaker day by day. Three physicians
had given me up. Then / was advised
to use Electric Bitters; to my great
JOY. the first bottle made a decided
Improvement. | continued their use
for three weeks. and am now a well
man. | know they robbed the grave
of another victim" No one should
fail to try them. Only soc, guaranteed
at Hartz d Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-28
Rats compIstsIY AnnIhIIatsd.

II needs but a lew mouths more use OF
Stearns' Electric Rat and Roach Paste TO
completely free the city from the rats and
mice with which it was afflicted year or
so ago. Stearns' Paste has been used quite
freely in the best residences and in many
stores. In all these places there are today
no rats. mice or cockroaches. This Paste
drives the rats and mice out of the house
% die. and can be depended upon to rid the
home of these pests. II is sure death and
gives universal satisfaction. Dealers gen
orally have the Paste for sale. or it will be
sent. express prepaid on receipt of price.
by the Stearns' Electric Paste Co., Tribune
Building Chicago, Ill. Small size. 25c: Hotel
size. eight times the quantity. $L0O. 81
SOLD By L. Ii. THOMAS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-28
IN THE SUBURBS.
ANDALUSIA.


Andalusia. April 2s.-Miss Hattie
Hayes is spending few days IN Rock
Island with relatives.
Miss Lulu Richardson is visiting rel
ativeS near Marston.
james Stewart. of Gilman. Ia. ar
rived Tuesday TO attend the funeral
of his brother-in-law, Wmt Johnson.
who died Sunday.
Mrs. Cassius johnson departed Sun
day for Carbon Cliff, where she will
visit relatives.
William Strohmeier started Satur-
day with his gasoline launch on a
pearl buying trip. He will be gone
several weeks.
The concert at the town hall Sat
urday evening was quite well attend
ed considering the Indictment wealth
er.
Miss Millet accompanied Miss
Blanche Burgoyne home Friday even
ing and remained until Sunday when
they both returned to their school
duties at Reynolds.
The Baptist society will have THEN
dinner at the home of Mrs. Shuttle.
Thursday. May u.
r. c. Thompson. Henry Stropes,
Rewel Roth. Arthur Roth and Louis
Strohmeier have gone to the Wabash
to dig CLAIMS.
Mrs. Mounts has returned home
from Memphis, Tenn, where she spent
the winter with her daughter. Mrs.
Emma Eichberg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-28
CORDOVA

Cordova. April IS Miss Lillian
Smith attended the Sunday school
convention held at Reynolds, Monday.
Tuesday and Wednesday.
Miss Maggie Montgomery. of Rock
Island. and Miss Ida PaYton. Of Mo
line, spent Saturday and Sunday with
Miss Bessie Montgomery.
Miss Bertha Crosby spent Saturday
and Sunday with friends in Clinton.
Fred Owens had a stroke of paraly-
sis last Wednesday.
y son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
liam Forsythe last Thursday.
Mrs. Ed Humphrey was in Rock
Island last week.
Misses Anna Cooper and Charity
Tavenner spent Saturday and Sunday
with friends in Moline.
VIII Owens. of Camanche. visited
with his father, Fred Owens. last sun.
day.
Arbor and Bird day was observed at
the public school last Friday. Six new
trees were added to the grove in the
school yard.
Rev. Il. +. Necl attended the Sunday
School convention at Reynolds Tues.
day.
An entertainment was given at the
public school Tuesday evening by the
cartoonist, Van ENck.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-28
The Original.

Foley & 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 prepara-
ton viii give the same satisfaction
1t is mildly laxative. 1t contains no
opiates and is safest for children and
delicate pei sons
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-28
Stop and Think

If you want to go to Chicago You
can take one of the C., NJ. d st. p.
fine trains and make an easy and rap
id journey. Trains for Chicago leave
Rock Island as follows: At 4:15 a. m,
arriving at Chicago at $3.50 a. m; at
4:5S p. m. arriving at Chicago at 9:55
p. m, and at 1850 p. m, arriving at
Chicago at 1855 a IN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-28
EDUCATIONAL TOUR.
Peoria, Ill, to Washington, ID. c.. and Re-
turn April %, 1904,

Directed by c. r. Vandervort, prin-
cipal of Greeley school, Peoria; $40,
the regular railroad fare, covers every
necessary expense for the week, in
GLIDING meals, sleeping car berth,
board in Washington, guides, side
trips. etc. Send for circular giving
detailed information. Allen NJ. Nye,
T. p. A, Big Four Route. Peoria, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-28

People don't like men and women,
who go about with a long. sober face
always telling their troubles; make
yourself bright. cheerful and sunny
with HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea.
35c. T. II. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-28

The field event was pulled off Tues
day evening at the high school track
to choose the entries for the Military
Tract meet May 6, and some good re-
cords were made. The shot-put was
very good and AlbertsOn won this over
Towndrow and Isaacson. He also won
the standing broad jump. Towndrow
the standing broad jump. TowndrOw
son the discus throw and Carlson the
high jump. The two 20-yard low hur-
dies are being run this afternoon at
the Rock Island half-miIe track.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-28

Tuesday evening a meeting was held
by the members CT the Mission Taber-
nacle regarding the new pastor. Sew
eral days ago Il call was sent Rev. Al
bert Johanson. of Duluth. Mimi.
which vas then neither accepted or re-
iected. II is understood that the mat
ter of salary was the principal OBJ
stacle. He is receiving a larger sal
AIRY in Duluth than he has been offered
by the local church. y prominent
member was asked as to what actiCn
was taken by the congregation at the
meeting Tuesday night but nothing is
given out. The meeting was for the
purpose to take action on the matter
and to decide if the previous offer
should be raised.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-28

upon an order of goods sold and de
livered to the defendant April II, 1904.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-28

The three-cOrnered club contest at
the Y. NJ. {. ~, which has been Oc-
cupying the attention of the public of
Moline for the past five weeks, comes
TO close Monday night. May ,, at $3.50
sharp. During the five weeks so MEM
berS have been secured, which is re-
markable for a city of this size, es-
pecially this time of year, as the
best part of the year is during the fall
and winter. when gymnasium classes
are organized.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-28

Canton Moline No. 60 of the Patri-
archs Militant will in all probability
attempt to land the honors for the
prize drilling in the state at the 5th
annual department council which is to
he held in Rockford June %, "a and p.
This council is the same as was held
in this city last year, but the drill con-
test is a new feature. Three prizes
will be awarded and the famous Mo-
line canton will land one if they enter
The matter will be brought before the
next meeting. Teams can be entered
with quota of Is, p or p men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-28

Ge rye Leppert, employed by the
Moline Engraving company. is under
arrest on the charge of d. y. Schiller
that Leppert collected money from
the Rock Island pillow company for a
job which was done with engraving
company tools and on the company's
time. Leppert says that he did the
work on his own time and charges that
SCHUYLER owes him money for labor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-28

Immediately after the encampment
which is now in session at Springfield,
Graham post of this city will com
mence the arrangements for Deco
ration day. The annual services will
he held at Riverside in the morning
and in the afternoon on the arsenal,
the exercises being in charge of the
local post. The speaker of the day
has not been secured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-28

Arrangements have been completed
by the members of the Svea Male choir
for the annual excursion This year
it will run up to Milwaukee, starting
from this city the evening of Satur-
day, May rs. and leaving Milwaukee
Sunday evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-28

At her home. 1916 Rock Island
street. Tuesday afternoon occurred
the death Of Mrs. Elizabeth Fream.
aged % years. MIS-. Fream's husband.
who came here with his wife when
Scott countY was Young. died here
about twenty years ago. She is sur
vived by seven children. two of whom.
Mrs. Henry Carmichael and Mrs. En-
nestine Brown. reside in this city. The
others are George Fream, of Minneap-
oils: Paris Fream. of Montevideo.
Mimi; Banks Fream. of Wetoreka. 1.
r: Beecher Fream. of Watson. Mimi.
and Mrs. Frank Boudinot. of Escon-
vido. Cal. Deceased was a native of
Pennsylvania.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-28

Activity has broken out with the
coming of spring all along the line of
the /. Il |. railroad from here To Gin
ton. Six large gangs of men are com
pletin% the grading work. rails and
ties are being distributed along the
line. and the ears are being made that
viii run on them. Engineer Boright
has moved his Office to Clinton. most
of the work at present being toward
that end of the line. but there is every
evidence that the company viii carry
out its promise of showing Us by run
ming its cars into Davenport before
the end of the year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-28

DR.. l.. W. Skidmore has received
from his brother. DIR. Wallace Skid
more. in Manila. handsome gavel to
he presented TO the Illinois State Den
tai society at its annual meeting in
st. Louis next month.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-28
TIPS TO TRAVELLERS

The c., NJ. d. st. 2. passenger trains
for Chicago and Kansas City should
prove favorites with the guests of the
hotels, as the passenger depot is so
conveniently located-only a block or
two and you find the finest trains run
ming through Rock Island.
Are you going to Kansas City or
the southwest? If so, take the South
west Limited on the c., NJ. d st. p. at
1890 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, 1904-04-28

Chief Martens has received message
from Chief of Police y. Kosuwisll. of
Peru. H., stating that three lads nam
ed William Fifer. Harry Smith and
Leander Osborne are being held in
that city. There i no charge against
the lads. They were simply picked up
on the streets. and were detained be
cause they had run away from home.
The three boys left home several days
ago. and their parents were much eN-
ercised over their disappearance. The
message from Chief Kosowiski was
conveyed to them and it greatly re-
lieved their anxiety. Young Filters
parents reside i'm the rear of Twelfth
and Rock Island streets. Harry
Smiths home i 222 West Twelfth
street. and Leander Osborne resides
with his parents at 1913 West Sixth
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-28

II. L. Briggs, the prisoner convicted
Of doping and robbing a Greek pas
senger on a Rock Island passenger
train. was Yesterday afternoon SEN
fenced to six years and eight months
at hard labor at the state penitentiary
at Fort Madison. The motion for u
new trial, which had been made in
his behalf. was heard and overruled.
Another prisoner was also sentenced
to the penitentiary in the person of
Il young man by the name of Kelly.
who had been convicted of criminal
assault upon Il girl at Bettendorf.
Leniency was extended TO the prisoner
in this case and he was sentenced TO
two years in the penitentiary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-28

Tuesday evening Mayor {. p. Skin
ner gave notice to Sam Lofgren. the
proprietor of Uncle Sans saloon on
Sixth avenue and Fourteenth street.
that his license was revoked. This ac-
tion was taken by the mayor on ac-
count of his not observing the law re-
garding the selling of liquor to man
who was in an intoxicated condition.
However, il developed later that Lof-
green's license had lapsed and that 4
new one had not been taken out. The
case was tried before Magistrate Oh
son Tuesday afternoon. Lofgren was
charged by Mrs. Charles johnson of
Tenth avenue of giving her husband
liquor after he had been notified not
to do so. johnson and his wife swOre
that Lofgren had given him liquor af-
ter being warned. This Lofgren de-
MED. This was the first time in the
history of the city that a case of this
kind had arisen. and after thinking it
over the judge decided to fine Lofgren
500
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-28

Motorman Hart. of the Tri-City
Railway company. has received the
sad news of the death of his brother.
John Z. Hart. which occurred in a
railway accident few days ago at
Auburn. y. y. Deceased was 10 years
OF age and had been locomotive en-
gineer for % years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-28

L. II. Dressing has entered suit
against {. +. Weston Il Co. to recover
the sum OF S413.S5 alleged to be due
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-28

Charles Druehl. i Pleasant Valley
farmer. has applied to the court for
an injunction restraining the Scott
county board of supervisors and Audi
tor Berger. as well as George Schut-
ter. the Pleasant Valley township
trustee. from widening roadway
and encroaching upon his property.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-28
DAVENPORT DOTS

The Team Drivers union held an
important meeting Tuesday night at
Lahrmann'S hall. at which the matter
II the new schedule which had been
drawn up and which the employers
refused to sign. was discussed in full.
II was the opinion of all the members
present that the schedule was a just
and reasonable one and that il right
fully should be signed by all the en-
PlOyers OF teamsters in the city. No
action was taken at the meeting, this
being deferred for a special meeting
which viii be held at the same hall
Saturday night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-28

This evening at the Outing club will
be inaugurated the annual tournament
Of the Davenport Whist club. y large
number of entries have been received.
The plaintiff, J. y. Littig. placed
two witnesses on the stand in his $500
damage case against the city TO Sc
cure the value of 4 team drowned in
the river through the cavern of the
city dump. When the evidence had
all been submitted City Attorney
Thuenen moved that the jury be in
structed to return Il verdict for the
defense, which was done.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-28
MOLINE MENTION

Fire burned quite hole in the roof
of the house occupied by Prof. II. d.
Thompson. at 909 Sixteenth street,
shortly after noon yesterday. The
prompt arrival of the Central fire de-
partment prevented a serious confia-
grafton. The family of Mr. Thompson
was at dinner when the fire broke out
and knew nothing of it until after the
alarm had been turned in by neigh
bor. The origin of the fire is un-
known.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-06-17
GOOD ROADS ARE WANTED.
Prominent Men from All Sections CT
The Country Are in Favor Of
Their Construction.

The adjournment OF the inte-natlon-
a. good roads convention at St Louis
va marked by tho adoption OF resolu-
tons recommending federal and state
aid in highway construction. II was
plainly the earnest intention OF the
delegates TO make a political issue OF
good public roads" and there Is a
probability that both parties VIII in
corporate appropriate clauses in their
Platforms
As many Of the speakers said. in
GLIDING a few from other countries
the states on .he American continent
ought 10 have the best highways in the
world The material for consfruetio,
IS AZ hand nearly everywhere. funds
IRE available II federal state and conn
" authorities viii act in concern. and
tarre should be no dificu ~ In obtain
ing labor ar terms which would b
reasonable FOR this class OF work.
Public interests would derive benefit
fron the employment OF convicts and
warrants in roadhuilding. and there
Goes not appear any reason why this
system should injure any special in
tCres-s
OF The many conventions which are
scheduled for this year. the good roads
convention is to be ranked as one OF
the most important There are iadi-
cations that the officers and commit
tees appointed will hasten the solution
OF the problem The purpose is to
make a political issue OF the good
roads question, and it may be said that
the purpose is already accomplished.
The senator's. representatives and gov
ernors who were present we're among
the warmest advocates OF good roads.
a large majority OF them urged fed
osal and state aid.
Both parties should be induced %
incorporate definite clauses in their
platforms. Both parties should be in
duced 10 pledge themselves to the idea
% federal cooperation in building in
ierstate highways and state roads.
Within the various states both parties
should pledge state aid for the con
s;ruction OF state roads. and wherever
IL Is possible. without seriously dis
turhing labor conditions. the parties
should ratify the suggestion for using
convirts and Migrants in the work
The advantages OF good public high
WAYS arc many. as las been frequently
mentioned The crusade should result
In the construction throughout the
United states OF the best public high
ways in the world-St Louis Re
public.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-06-17


The maharajah Of KucA Rebar -
one 81 ne east important Of the In
9aH princes, Is. perhaps. the be~t
Known in England and also The bess
Aked. Although he does not belong To-
nigh caste, ana stands. therefor,
less high in native esteem. he isiuRp-
pearance not only good looking but
rehnod, and las very English manners
as wei as English tastes. lie exeels
al polo a. shooting and at an manly
sports. and Is also a beautiful dancer
lis wife - not - advanced IN ciyiliza-
ton, hui she Is very charming little
lacy and won all hearts. including
tho Of Tho royal family Of England
Unlike her husband, She fayors alwavs
Tie national dress, and FOR full-dress
occasions wears head-coyerlngs OF
beautiful old lace.-N. Y. Journal
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-06-17

San Bernardino, Calf, says: =" For is
years my kidneys Were not performing
their functions properly. There was
some backache, and the kidney~ecre-
tons were profuse, containing also
considerable sediment. Finally the
doctors said / had diabetes. Doan S
Kidney Pills wrought great change
in my condition and now i sleep and
feel we'll again.
A FREE TRIAL of this great kidney
medicine which cured Judge Felter
viii be mailed TO anv part Of the
United States. Address Foster-Milb burn
Co. Buffalo. n Y. Sold by all dealers
Price so cents per box.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-06-17

Rye is an excellent crop for certaiL
use when grown by itself, bur when
the erain becomes mixed with wheat
IL is as bad as weeds and {, Is almost
impossible 10 separate them. This. o.
course. lowers the quality az the
wheat. inJuring tho price for market
and the quality OF the lorr II taken 70
the mill As rye shoots up ahead o.
the wheat the heads can easily be cut
OF with a sickle before they ripen.
However. wheat should be carefully
cleaned before II is sown because the
greatest possible care cannot prevent
more or less OF the rye maturing With
tie crop OF wheat
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-06-17

Catarrh Of the Kidneys 4 Common Dis
ease-kidney Trouble often Pals to
BE Regarded a Caiarrh by Physi-
clans.
Catarrh os the kidneys is very com
mon indeed It is a pity this fact IS not
better known 10 the physicians as well
IS the people
People have kidney disease. They
take some diuretic. hoping 70 get better
They never once think Of catarrh. Kid
ney disease and catarrh are seldom
associated in the minds Of the people.
and. alas. il is not very often associated
in the minds OF the physicians. Too
few physicians recognize catarrh Of the
kidneys. They doctor for something
else. They try this remedy and that
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-06-17
Names in the Postal cutse

The following names Of post Offices
appear IN the United States postal
Guide
Mud, Twin Sisters, TeNas: Mule. Ore
eon; sodom, View Mexico; Yellow
JacAet ldahcs Loyalsock, Option. PernN
sFivan.a; Wax. Iowa; Pebble. Sawdust
Florida: seven Guns. Quality. Ken
iucky; Virtue, Tennessee. With. North
Carolina: Zero. Mississippi; Love Coz
ora--o; Oats South Caroira: Pluck.
Virginia; Pure Air. Koekyga Pc
crllar, L.ck-sSiiiot. Missouri. S.ssa-
fras. Mars land; Pious Ohio. Rolling
Stone. Minnesota; Peppermint. In
diana --lcago InnrrnI