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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-26
SYSTEM IS POOR
Reform League Manager Says
Our Postal Institution 10 IS
Years Behind.
SEES MODEL IN GERMANY
Argues For Parcels Post Such AZ All
European Nations Have
Introduced.

New York. Dec. 26-"Our postoffice
department is, twenty-five years behind
the other civilized countries said I'm
manuel Pfeiffer. general manager of
the Postal Reform league, which has
opened headquarters at 500 Fifth ave
nue.. Our government charges 5000
per cent more for delivering parcels
than the German government Five or
10 per cent is an immense difference in
business expenses. Then think of what
disadvantage our merchants are placed
in comparison with those OF Germany.
Merchandise sent through the mail
in America must be limited to four
pound packages, reckoned as fourth
class matter. For this four pound pack
age the sender must pay Ga cents for
any distance, even in the same city.
Americans Pay I6. Germans "a Cent.
"A German can send a 10 Found
package of merchandise from one end
Of Germany to the other for so cents.
or he can even send it to the confines
of Austria-Hungary for the same sum
An American pays 16 cents a pound. A
German pays u forth of a cent a
pound. Is there any reason in that?
1.-THE German government will deliv-
er-the-11O pound parcel at the address
TO which it is consigned. For from to
6 cents extra the government will in
sure the package. while we must pay
cents TO register half ounce letter.
There is apparent throughout Eu-
rope a desire to serve the people
through their postal system which is
entirely lacking in our government
Even little Denmark recently appointed
commission TO examine into the post
al systems of all countries and report
improvements. AS one result Denmark
has recently established a national au-
tomobile system to deliver parcels
post al the door OF the consumer.
United state. Not In International Post.
The international parcels post w1s
established in 1850. II carries eleven
pound parcels to any one of the SO
countries represented for 10 cents. land
transportation. with additional fees run
ming up to 60 cents for maritime trans
portation.
why are we kept out OF this union?
Do not our business men have the ad-
vantage of that rate in dealing with
SOC. 900 900 inhabitants of those coun-
tries? Ask the president He has the
power. together with the postmaster
general. of fixing postal rates"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-26
for Old People

Adds Years TO Life, Puts Life Into
fears-Dr. Chase's Blood and Nerve
Food, the Great Blood and Flesh
Maker, Brain and Nerve Tonic
Keeps you from growing old by
keeping up your vital forces When
the human machinery begins to wear
out. people grow old and go into de-
cline and decay, the blood becomes
thin and watery, the circulation poor.
and the nerve forces shattered and
weak. showing that certain essential
elements of life are being exhausted
from the blood and nerves The ex-
haustion usually begins with cold and
numb hands and feet The stomach,
bowels and bladder lose their power,
often becoming partially. IL not
wholly. paralyzed- You grow weak
and feeble and your vital forces so
low that you begin TO see that your
health is being undermined DIR.
Chase's Blood and Nerve Food in.
creases the action Of the heart and
the circulation of the blood. and
builds up the system by replacing the
same substances to the blood and
nerves that have. been worn out.
Price so cents. Weigh yourself before
taking It. Book free
Sold and guaranteed at r. II. Thorn
as pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-26

from his wife rpon TIE ground of de-
sertion. He wrote TO the bishop stat.
ing the facts as regards "a woman
of his congregation" and was ordered
to refuse communion to her.
Rector Accused of Forgery.
Afterwards the rector refused to re.
scind his action at the bishops com
mand, and also refused to resign
Mrs. Elliott thereupon brought a
charge of forgery of a letter against
the rector, which finally was ignored
by the grand jury. Then Bishop Tai
bot convened an ecclesiastical court,
before which the various charges
brought against the rector were heard,
and he was unfrocked
The rector's friends brought the
first presentment against the bishop.
but by a close vote the Investigating
committee refused to order trial
of the bishop. The matter rested I'M
til the announcement of the new pre-
sentiment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-26
ACCUSE A BISHOP
Right Rev. Talbot, of PennsyI.
vania, to Be Given hear.
ing at Pittsburg.
J. P. MORGAN PUSHES CASE
Committee of Sixteen to Take Evidence
Efecting Morality Of the
Churchman.

Philadelphia Pa, Dec. 26.-The
charges against Bishop Ethelbert Tai
bot in the recrudescence of the Irvine
case will not be of al ecclesiastical
character. They will be levied against
the bishops private life, and will affect
his moral standing. They will be aired
Jan. 10 at Reading. Pa. when the in
vestigating committee will meet there
at Christ church.
This is gathered from an interview
with Chancellor Henry Budd of this
city, who prepared the new present
ment against the bishop of the central
diocese of Pennsylvania and who plac-
ed it's findings in the hands of Francis
Lynde Stetson, counsel for J. Pierpont
Morgan, in New York.
Woman I'm the Case.
Detectives paid by the wealthy men
who have taken up the Rev. Irvine's
case have worked to unearth evidence
of the influence of Mrs. Emma ID. Eli
oft. of Huntingdon. Pa, over Bishop
Talbot and have succeeded in a most
amazing way, according to the intima-
ton Of Chancellor Budd and others. Re-
garding the new presentment Chancel-
lor Henry Budd said:
II was called upon by several inf1u-
entail men recently, shown several
documents. and ased to draw up a new
presentment against Bishop Talbot.
did this, not in my capacity as chancel-
lor, but simply as a lawyer. | had tried
to keep out of the case, but the serious
character of the new facts brought out
left me no alternative but to draw up
the presentment in due form. l can
not state what the charges were"
History of the Case.
Although many churchgoers still
have fresh in memory the incidents
leading to the impending crisis,
word as to the facts will doubtless re-
call them to all. The Rev. Mr.. Irvine
was rector of st. Pauls church at
Huntington. Mrs. Elliott, who is a
half sister of Mrs. o. III. p Belmont,
New York, was the most wealthy mem
Der of his congregation. Bishop Tai
hot visited her house upon "A mission
AIRY visit to the church.
Mrs. Elliott had a dispute with the
rector regarding some church finances.
The rector learned that she had been
divorced and afterwards married a
man who also had secured a divorce
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-26
ENTERTAINMENT APPRECIATED
Recital Of Pupils of Miss Tenges al
the Milan Town Hall.


the Milan Town Hall.
The entertainment given by the pu-
pills of Miss Winnie Tenges at the Mi
Ian town hall Thursday evening was
pronounced by the big audience pres
ent as one of the best entertainments
ever given in the village. A vocal
solo, "Old Black joe" was rendered
by DR.. George B. Crissman. Those
who took part in the program were:
Mabel Frost, Nellie Englin, Lenora
Nice, Pluma Boulton, Zazel White.
Berdena Lees, Dan Cushman, Nellie
Motif. Alice Williams, Mildred Frost,
Ben and Mabel Curtis, Veta Tomilson,
Ruth Nelson, Mae Glow, Mamie Nc
Quade. Pearl Sommerson, Catherine
Dee, Marie Sears, Myrtle and Maud
Sackville. Rosa Nitz. Bessie Gregg,
Eugenia Frost. Gertrude Lees, Nellie
Winn, DR.. George B. Crissman, Miss
Florence Friestat, Clara Crockett,
Hannah Youngren, Mrs. F. p. Young
rem, Miss Winnie Tenges and Carl
Youngren.
Miss Tenges will probably give the
entertainment at Coal Valley before
leaving for a visit to California, which
she conte.npIates making the first of
January.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-26
TOWN LOST TO THE WORLD
Cleveland Once a FIourishing Little
Village.


Not half a dozen people in Tazewea
county will remember a village, now
extinct, that once rivalled Peoria and
in the earlier period seemed destined
to be the coming city of central ILL
nois.
The fate of cities. like individuals, is
peculiar. -
Mention was made recently of a town
| in Peoria county that had passed out
of existence and long since been for
gotten
Cleveland, thriving little village at
one time was expected to rival Peoria.
II was a great mart for trade. 1t had
for the past several decades or more
been lost to the world and buried in
oblivion. There is probably no per
son now living who ever knew that
such a town ever existed in Tazc-
well county.
Uncle Tom Cooper, who hunted up
the records. says:
1.-The place 7 speak of was just oppo-
site Main street in Peoria and on the
Tazewell side of the river. 1t was built
on the high ground next the bluff and
Soi iaht ito uoShS anu iesiAh
ings Steamboats, landed at its
wharves. Boats were built there
and it had good general bust
ness. Samuel Tart. who many will
remember as being the ticket taker
at the bridge. often spoke to me about
the town He said that he had built
boats there and that there were 20
feet of water at the landing place
Now what do we see? Where the town
stood is a farm and nearly one and
one-haif miles from the river which
once washed its shores.
The town | speak of was named
Cleveland II was laid out and plated
Feb. Is. 1886. by Henry w. Cleveland,
Aquila Wren and Francis Voris. 1t
had SO blocks with twelve lots to the
block. with the exception of blocks
No. Q. 2S and %, where the river cut
in and made them fractional blocks
The streets running north and south
were named First. Second, Third,
Fourth. Fifth and Sixth streets. and
those running east and west were
named Canal. Voris. Wren. Peoria
Tazewell, State. Main, Logan, Van Blu
ran. Ford. Merriam and Margaret. Once
full of life and hope and. now for
gotten zis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-26
HOLDS WHIP HAND
Tom Lawson Said to Have Three
Documents OF Dread to
Enemies.
HIS MOTIVES ARE REVIEWED
Prominent Finaneier Says His Sole
Object 10 to Wiring Money
From the System"

New York. Dec. 26.-Thomas w.
Lawson is said to hold three docu.
ments that are full of terror for GER
tain financial giants he is attacking.
One of the men who have figured in
Lawson's ''Frenzied finance" campaign
is authority for this statement He
is an enemy of Lawson, whom he de-
scribes as an 'anarchistic gambler
but he gives Lawson credit for play.
.ng great and spectacular game with
consummate dash and skill. In ex,
planning the secret hold Lawson has
on his enemies. the club he is holding
over them, this man of the opposition
said:
Is Not Disintercsted.
"Of altruism, of disinterestedness
of public spirit, there is not particle
in all his work. He is playing for his
own hand and is interested in the pub
lie only as it strengthens his hand
The success of his big bear raid in
amalgamated was only an incident in
the general scheme, though it netted
him about s1.20O.0OO at a time when
he needed it most. .
Revenge is what he wants
revenge and money. And if he wrings
the money out of the hard hands that
held it his revenge will be complete
1t is hardly blackmail, for the Boston
ian believes he is simply collecting a
debt from unscrupulous men by the
only means in his power.
Is Dangerous Game.
1T is n big game Lawson is play
ing. and a dangerous one, for he is
'bucking' the strongest interests in the
country. But their very strength con-
stitutes their weakness. Where a
smaller man could defy Lawson, his
arch enemy has too much to lose in
the smash he knows would follow eX-
posture. In that you have the whole
secret of Lawson's methods and inten-
tons.
These three documents-they real
ly are letters addressed to Lawson
when he was trusted implicitly by
Henry H. Rogers and John d. Rookie
feller-contain the key to the situa-
ton. | doubt il anyone knows exactly
what their contents are outside of Law
son and certain men who can afford
as little as he to have them laid before
the public"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-26
Catarrh and Hay Fever.

Liquid Cream Balm is becoming
quite as, popular in many localities;
as Ely's Cream Balm solid 1t is pre-.
pared for use in atomizers, and is high.
ly priced by those who have been ac-
customed to call upon physicians for
such treatment. Many physicians are
using and prescribing it. All the me-
dicinal properties of the celebrated
Cream Balm are contained I'm the
Liquid form, which is rs cents, in
Guiding a spraying tube. All drug
gists, or by mail. Ely Brothers, sc
Warren street, New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-26

N unconscious condition by the police
end taken to the Cottage hospital at
Peoria. where his injuries were found
10 be serious.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-26
Advertised List No. So.

Following is the list of letters re-
naming uncalled for at the Rock Isl
and postoffice for the week ending
Dec. "a. 1904: e. Brown, George H
Beck, ]. G. Casperson. Mrs. Ida Eng
strom. Daniel S. Good, C. j. Hadley
William Hughes, E. Nj. Irwin, Ralph
Kepford. Miss Alice McAleer, w. p
McGrath. Mrs. l.. c. Montgomery, Miss
Ella Meyers, e. A. Parker, William
Robinson, Ed Raymond, Agnes Rob
bins t2). ]. d. Tibbals, c. R. Thomp
son, Ed Youngs. Foreign: Anton
Swanson, Joe e. Castor.
T. H. THOMAS. p. M.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-26
Beware Of -counterfeits.

'DeWitt's is the only genuine Witch
Hazel Salve," writes j. l.. Tucker, of
Centre. Ala. Il have used it in my
family for piles, cuts and burns for
years and can recommend it to be
the best salve on the market. Every
family should keep 1t. as it is inval.
liable household remedy. and should
always be kept on hand for immediate
use" Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-26
Hitr Man Near Peoria.

While returning home on the eve
Of Christmas day. a man named Far
quer living four miles north of Moss
Vile. a suburb of Peoria. came within
an inch OF being killed by fast Rock
Island passenger train Saturday even
ing. The train struck the wagon with
such great force that the rear axle was
broken. and the wagon completely de-
moiished- Mr.. Farquer was found in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-26
PeddIer Killed at Savanna.

John McCook. a peddler. is dead at
Savanna as the result of being thrown
from Burlington train while attempt
ing to board it at Daggetts. near
Savanna. last week. He was uncon-
scious after the accident and could not
give a coherent account of himself. 1t
is not known if he had any relatives.
He sold cheap jewelry and had travel
ed through this part of the state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-26
A Costly Mistake,

Blunders are sometimes very expen
sive. Occasionally life itself is the
price of mistake, but you'll never be
wrong if you take DIR. Kings New Life
Pills for dyspepsia, dizziness, head
ache, liver or bowel troubles. They
are gentle yet thorough. 25 cents at
Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug store.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-02-12
T Ea> and lpsl'laspser
WALTER FiRNEY LOUIS DASHiEkL
OWNERS AND PUBLISHERS.
BEL AIR. Md.
FRIDAY MORNING FEE. IL 1903.

The .lEGIs is the oldest established
newspaper III Hartford county. 1t has II
Experimentation among Intelligent farm
ers, canncrS and other business men than
any other newspaper published in the
county. These facts make il Il valuable
advertising mcdiun for reaching all
classes.
All communications should he address
ed to THE I2GIS AND lNTELLIGENcER,
and all checks drawn to order Of Finney
s. DashiIll
N~NoTIcR TO CORRESPONDENTS
communications intended for publication
must be accompanied by the real name
of the writer. though moi for publication
unless desired, otherwise they will re-
ceirc no attention
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-02-12
PROF = =
The matter of feed is of

The matter of feed is of
tremendous Importance to the
farmer. Wrong feeding IS
loss. Right feeding is profit.
The up-to-date farmerkno
what to feed his COWS to get
the most milk, his pigs to get
the most pork, his hens to
get the most eggs. Science.
But how about the children?
Are they fed according to
science, a bone food if bones
are soft and undeveloped, a
flesh and muscle food if they
arc thin and weak and a blood
God if there is anemia?
SCOTS Emulsion is a mixed
iood; the Cod Liver Oil in it
makes flesh, blood and muscle,
the Lime and Soda make bone
and brain. 1t is the standard
scientific food for delicate
children.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-02-12

One pair heavy tongue Horses, weight
about 800 lbs. each, both bays; Gray
Horse l Bay Horse. pair Mules, both good
leaders; + Cows, Hcifcr. Bull. yoke of
Fat Oxen, i good Sow Shoat. four-horsc
Wagons, l two-horSe Wagon, Hay Car
riagcs Hay Carriage for OK Cart. OK Cart.
l Top Buggy, Cutter Sleigh. Mccormick
Binder, Mccormick Mower, Horse Rake.
Horse Rake and Bone Sowcr combined:
Wheat Drill, Empire; Hunt Corn Drill Roller
No. 40 Oliver Chilled PlowS. Syracnsc
Hillside Plow. . Springt Doth Harrows. /
4O-touth Spike Harrow, Row Marker. .
HenCh a. promgold Double Workers, = Single
Workers = sets Wagon Springs, set 5000
and set 5000; Hav Fork, Rope and BloctsS
1 Grain Cradle On fOkcS. set heavy BrccCh-
band Harness. + sets Lead Harness. made by
Reuben Rogers, Work Brides. q Collars,
head Halters. pair Double Lines, Lead
Line q sets PIow Harness. Wagon Saddle.
set heavy Single Harness. Grain Fan. Grind
stone Whcclbarrow. blacksmith Forge. Anvil
and Wise. Forks. Hoes. Mattocks. RakeS.
Moving Scythc. Bricr ScytheS, , pair Breast
Chains . pair Butt Chains, Log Chains.
Cow Chains. pair Double Sprcdders. /
Single Spreadcr. = Jockey Sticks, Hind
Locks tor Wagon. pair Platform Scales,
sets Double Trees. Thrbhle Tree Single
Trees, Saws. Axes. 800 Tomato Boxes,
Chickens. Dinner Bell Meat, Hams Shoulders
and Mitidlings Corn by the barrel, Hay by
the ton Fodder by the bundle.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-02-12
Cold,
Cold,
Cold.

The above words have
taken the place of the New
Years greeting on almost
every tongue. Have your
prepared for zero weather ?
We have, and we laid in the
necessary articles of comfort
for all ages and conditions.
At our store it only takes
a small sum of money to pur-
chase these goods. We can
give you a pair of good Bed
Blankets or Comforts at vari-
Gus prices,Which are too heap
to be without. Call and see
them.
If YOU want a Suit of good
Clothes, ones that will keep
you warm and fit you nicely,
we have them,and at the right
price, too. All sizes and
shades.
We carry a complete line
of Ladies and Misses Gar
ments and Dress Goods, new
patterns, latest styles These
goods are particularly fine
and just what you are looking
for. Also the best assert
ment Of Furs in the county.
Our line of Shoes, Boots and
Felts is large and up-to-date,
and the sizes range from the
largest to the smallest for
both sexes. These goodsWere
selected with care and came
from the best manufacturers
in the country. A trial is all
we ask.
Our Dry Goods and Gro
Gerry Departments are full and
complete, and a visit to our
store will convince you that
we deal-and deal right.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-02-12
TERMS OLE SALE.

All sums OF so and under cash: sums
over that amount a credit of 10 months will
he given, purchasers givin" their notes with
security approved by the auctionccr, hear
ing interest from day of sale and payable at
the First National Bank of Havrc de Grace
is,:.NO goods to he removed until settled
for. "
1. W. Thompson, Auctioneer.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-02-12

One pair Bay Horses, and 10 years old.
good workers and drivers. weight about
800 each; Dun Mare, years old, good
worker and driver, safe for lady to drive; y
good Milk Cows, some will be fresh by daV
OF sale, two-horse Farm Wagon. Horse Cart,
Hay Carriage, Dayton. with Tongue and
Shafts: Buggy. one-horsc Express Wagon.
with Pole and Shafts. two-horse Market
Wagon. nearly new; Basket Sleigh and Bells.
Wheat brill. Grain Fan. Roller. No. 80 Oliver
Chilled Pillow, No. 10 Oliver Chilled Pillow.
Champion Moving Machine, Spring. tn
Harrow. Spike-tooth Harrow, CultivatorS.
poublc-barrel Corn Shelter, Cutting Box :"
Grain Cradles, Hay Fork and PullicS. Wheel
barrow. Lawn Swing, Wheelwright and
Blacksmith Tools, y Hotbed Sash, wit Glass:
sets Stage Harness. nearly new: sets
Single Harness, double set Carriage Harness.
Cart Harness. Riding Saddle and Bride,
Double Lines, 5 Brides. Collars. . Horse
Blankets. 3 sets PIow Harness. role Poultry
Wire, Churn Butter Print. Butter Boxes.
Milk Coolers. barrels Vinegar, lot empty
Barrels Iron Kettles, Copper Kettle and
Broad Axes, Chopping Axes. Crose-cut
Saw, = Stone Hammers, Grindstone Maui
and Wedges, Double Tree. Thribbe Tree. +
Single Trees. . sets Butt Chains, sets Breast
Chains. Log Chains, Cant Hook. 10 tons
prime Timothy Hay, 500 bundles of Fodder.
Wheat Straw, Corn by the barrel. Mattocks
Picks. Shovels Hoes Rakes. Forks, Moving
Scythe, B-iar Scythc Cow Chains, ) Hives
of Bees. and many other things TOO numerous
to mention.
HOUSEHOLD * KITCHEN FURNITURE,
No. = Cook Stove. Wood Stoves. Radiator,
Coal Stove, link. Kitchen, Safe. lot Dishes. =
Tables, eight foot Extension Table, . Lounges
Domestic Sewing Machine. RolnE-top Desk
good as new; open Book Case, Kitchen and
Dining Room Chairs. . Rockers. 6 cane-scat
Chairs and Rocker, Marbe-tOp Table, Piano.
Pictures. Mirrors. Hammock's Bed Room
Suits. l solid Oak: ; Beds. Iron Bed. Mattress.
Springs. Bedding. Pillows. etc, ) Wash
stands, + Toilet Sets, Carpets, Rugs. 10 yards
Mating. 10 Lamps, Lanterns Flour Bin.
Ice Cream Freezer, Washing Machine and
Wringcr. Tubs. Cuphoards. sets Scales,
Antique Furniture. Mirror. Bureau.
GIs"The Real Estate OF said deceased will he
offered the same day.
TERMS OF SALE.
All sums of SO and under cash;
over that amount n credit of Q months will
be given. purchasers giving their notes with
security approved by the auctioneer, bearing
interest from day of sale and payable at bank.
SIMON ]. STIEGLER,
LOUIS &. STIEGLER,
Executors.
Richardson AuctiOnecr
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-02-12

Ono Grey Horse. weight about 200 pounds.
good worker, safe for lady to drive; l Sorrcl
Horse. good worker and driver: Grey Mare,
good worker and driver; Bay Mule, good
leader. work in any harness; Bay Mare.
good driver: l thoroughbred Jersey icifcr, =
wears old; :: Shoats, three or four-horsc
brOad-trCad Wagon. two-horSc Hrhscil
Wagon, in good order; l two-h"r~c Road
Wagon, Top Buggy. good as new; Top
Buggy. fairly good; = Buckboards, I good
Dayton Wagon. sets Single Harness sets
Lead Harness. in good condition; United
States Corn Planter used one season; /
Oliver Chilled Ilow, No. 10; lIcnch *
Horse Rake. i IG-foot Hay Carriage. Sing
Cultivator. :! good Work EridlcS. pair
Double Lines. = Collars. nearly new: 100
good Tomato BoXcs. used one season; Single
Trees DoubIc Trees and MANY other articles
too numerous to mention.
l,-~Salc positive regardless of weather.