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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-08
DAMAGES REFUSED
Verdict for Defense in SIS, 900
Case of Mrs. Sarah
Murdoch
FOR KILLING OF HER HUSBAND
New Trial of the Ejectment Suit
of Hosford Against
West.

a verdict of not guilty was returned
in the circuit court this morning at 9
O'Clock in the suit for $4,000 damages
of Mrs. Sarah Murdoch against John
K. Moore and John Wahlstrom owners
of a coal mine near Sunny Hill. in
Henry county, in which her husband.
Iva Murdoch, was killed in an explo-
sion May 81. 1908. A new trial will
be asked in behalf of the plaintiff
Murdoch was placing a charge of
powder in a drill hole when the explo-
sion occurred. The plaintiff claims
that Murdock's lamp came into con
tact with gas which was emitting from
a crack adjoining the drill hole caus-
ing the explosion and therefore the
defendants are liable for the death of
Murdoch as they failed to provide
mine examiner whose duty it is to
daily examine the mine and see if
there is any gas or fire damp in the
mine and notify the men.
Position of the Defense.
The defense was that Mlrdock in
driving the powder into the drir hole
used an iron scraper instead of a
wooden one and that the scraper in
coming in contact with some sulphur
which is. always present in coal, pro-
duced a spark which touched off the
powder. Kenworthy & Kenworthy ap-
peared for the plaintiff and Searle &
Marshall for the defense.
This was the last jury trial of the
January term. Next week Judge Gest
will devote several days to his work
on the appellate bench. Only motions
and demurreTs will be heard during
the balance of the term.
Another Hearing of Ejectment Suit.
Judge Gest this morning granted a
new trial of the ejectment suit of
Schiller Hosford against George West.
Mr.. HosfOrd is seeking to gain posses
sion of a lot in the city of Moline that
has been in the West family since
1870. Mr.. West can not show a deed
for the same. Mr. HOsford has a deed.
however. At the hearing of the suit
one week ago the jury found for the
defendant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-08
CHILDREN IN A RECITAL
Will Give Program Monday Evening at
Augustana College.

A children's recital will be given at
Augustana chapel next Monday even
ing. very interesting program OF
instrumental numbers and readings, in
which only the youngest pupils of the
conservatory will take part, has been
carefully prepared. The public is in
vited to come and hear the children.
On April II will occur another teach
er's recital. Miss Don, as reader, and
Miss Daugherty as pianist, will give
the program. Miss Don will recite as
the evenings reading the charming
lyrical drama. King Renes Daughter
by Hendrick Hertz. The story is beau
tifully told about a blind princess who
is restored to sight
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-08
DRUGGISTS HAVE A MEETING
Mississippi Valley Club Holds Session
Here Yesterday.

Yesterday afternoon at the Rock
Island Club the regular meeting of the
Mississippi Valley Drug club was held.
The club comprises jobbing druggists
of Milwaukee. Peoria. Quincy, La
Crosse, Clinton, Cedar Rapids, Du
buque, Burlington, Ottumwa, Des
Moines and Rock Island. There were
II members of the club present at
yesterdays session. The meeting was
largely devoted to social diversions.
matters of routine business only being
considered. The meeting was a thor
oughly enjoyable one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-08
Nearing End of Season.

The bowling matches scheduled for
last evening at the Central alleys. be
tween the Flying Dutchmen of Mo
line and the Recruits of Rock Island
were postponed, and will be played
Monday evening instead. Friday even
ing of next week will be the final
scheduled contests in the Tri-City
league. There are still three post
poned games to be played to decide
the championship, after the regular
schedule is concluded
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-08
PUPILS TO GIVE A CONCERT
High School Orchestra Announces
Entertainment April ID.

The nigh school orchestra. which
was organized some time ago, with Ed
ward Bleuer as director. will give a
concert at the high school assembly
nan April IA. The 0tehestra has prov
ed to be very Successful. organiza-
tion, and will be made a,permanent
feature of high school activity. There
are - pieces in the orchestra. The
concert will be for the benefit of the
organization.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-08
Full of Tragic Meaning

Are these lines from ]. II. Simmons. of
Casey, Iowa. Think what might have
resulted from his terrible cough if he
had not taken the medicine about which
he writes: Il had fearful cough, that
disturbed my nights rest / tried eY.
eTything. but nothing would relieve
it. until / took DR. Kings New Discov-
cry for consumption. coughs and colds,
which completely cured me" Instant
ly relieves and permanently cures all
throat and lung diseases; prevents grip
and pneumonia. At Hartz & UIlemey-
er's. druggists; guaranteed; so cents
and 81. Trial bottle free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-08
Forget About Your Stomach.

If your digestion is bad, the vital
organs of your body are not fed and
nOurished as they should be- They grow
weak and invite disease. Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure digests what you eat, cures
indigestion and all stomach troubles.
You forget you have a stomach from
the very day you begin taking it. This
IS because 1t gets a rest-recuperates
and gradually grows so strong and
,sIom GU noG seIqnoIl u leql AqlIesq
Sold by all druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-08
rheumatism Cured in a Dav.

Mystic Cure for rheumatism and
neuralgia radically cures in 1 to 8
days. Its action upon the system Is
remarkable and mysterious. It re-
moves at once the cause and the dis
ease Immediately disappears. The
FIRST dose greatly benefits. 75c and
81. Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901 Sec
ond avenue, Rock Island; Gustave
Schlegel & Son. 220 West Second
street, Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-08
Best Cough Medicine for Children.

When you buy cough medicine for
small children you want one in which
you calSplace implicit confidence. You
want one that not only relieves but
cures. You want one that is unques-
tionably harmless. You want one that
is pleasant TO take. Chamberlain S
Cough Remedy meets all of these con
ditiOns There is nothing so good for
the coughs and colds incident to child
hood. For sale by all leading drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-08
Art of Soul Saving.

Tomorrow afternoon at the mems
meeting at the Y. NJ. c. A. at $3.50
o'clock, Presiding Elder w. l.. Wiley
will speak on The Art of Soul Saw
ing" An octet of the association male
chorus is to sing. The boys meeting
will be conducted by the boys secre-
tary L. L. Mcdonald
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-08
! WEDDING NEAR CABLE
Thomas Osborne, of Streator, Claims
Miss Mary e. Brown.

At the country home of Mr.. and Mrs
j. r. Brown. near Cable, at high noon
wednesday occurred the marriage of
their eldest daughter, Mary E, to
Thomas Osborne. of Streator ILL.,. Rev.
j. ID. BlenkinsOpp, of Kewanee, ILL.,, an
uncle of the bride, performing the GER
emony in the presence of about fifty
relatives and near friends. The couple
left Thursday morning for Streator.
Ill, where they will make their future
home
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-08
ANNIVERSARY OF CHAPEL
Special Services at Bethel Tomorrow
Evening.

The work of Bethel Presbyterian
chapel on Twelfth street reached its
second anniversary April 3. The work
ers propose to celebrate with appro-
pirate services tomorrow evening.
There will be no evening preaching
service at Broadway church, and DR..
Marquis will preach the anniversary
sermon at Bethel chapel. All friends
OF this work are cordially invited.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-08
Notice..

The regular annual meeting OF the
stockholders of the Rock Island Saw.
lngs bank for the election of nine di-
rectors for one year will be held at
the Office of said bank, in Rock Island,
Monday. April To- 1905 Polls will be
open at 10 a. m. and closed at II noon
of said day.
P. GREENAWALT. Cashier.
Rock Island, April l, 1905.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-08
New Cure for Cancer.

All surface cancers are now known
to be durable by Bucklln's Arnica
Salve. Jas. Walters. of Dufield, Va.
writes: Il had a cancer on my lip
for years, that seemed incurabie, till
BuclIlin's Arnica Salye cured it. and
now it is perfectly we'll" Guaranteed
cure for cuts and burns. % cents at
Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-08
Dissolution Notice.

The grocery firm known as Ander-
son Bros. doing business at 1444 Sew
enth avenue has this day been dis
solved by mutual consent, l.. Z. Ander-
son withdraws and A. E. Anderson will
continue the business. paying all debts
and receiving all bills due said firm.
l.. f. ANDERSON,
A f. ANDERSON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-08
A Tried and True Friend.

One Minute Cough Cure contains not
an atom of any harmful drug. and it
has been curing coughs. colds. Group
and whooping cough 50 long that Il has
proved itself to be a tried and true
friend to many who use It. Sold by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-08
Frank campana & Co.

Has very large, fancy bananas, 15c
1 dozen or two dozen for Csc, other
very nice ones at 10c a dozen or two
or 15c. also good ones for sc a dozen
IG14 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-08
Railway Thefts of s25. 600.

FL PasO. Texas, April S.-Mexican
Central officials announce embezzle-
ments at four stations on that road in
the last month to the extent OF $685.
400
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-08
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Il Told You So:

Was the used by reply
to housewife who what skeptica to the
grocery values given at SHIELDS CASH GROCERY
who, receiving first delighted
of her agreeable surprise. Better
ties and lower prices making friends day
for this where modern methods selling
ceries prevail Let your first order be sent today.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-04-20
Airs. m. M0hf

Mrs. Pinkham claims that there is a
kind Of dyspepsia that is caused by a
arrangement of the female organism,
and which, while it causes a disturb
ance similar to ordinary Indigestion,
cannot be relieved without medicine
which not only acts as a stomach tonic,
but has peculiar uterine-tonic effects
also.
AS proof of this theory we call at
tention to the case of Mrs Maggie
Wright, Brooklyn, N. Y. who was
completely cured by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound after every
thing else had failed. She writes:
For two years / suffered with dyspepsia
which so degenefated my entire system that I
was unable to attend to my daily duties I
felt weak and nervous, and nothing that ate
tasted good and it caused disturbance in my
stomach. tried different dyspepsia cures,
but nothing seemed to help me. l was adj
vised to give Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound trial, and was happily surprised
to find that it acted like fine tonic and in q
few days began. to enjoy and properly digest
my food. My recovery was rapid, and in
Eve weeks was well woman. have rec
commended it to many suffering women"
No other medicine in the world has
received such widespread and unquali-
fed endorsement, or has such record of
cures of female troubles, as has Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-04-20
journalism in Japan.

Japanese journalism is developing
on Western lines, and with surprising
rapidity. The events of the present
war are responsible for extras which
are sold on the street in the American
fashion. The newsmen run bareleg
ged, with a sort of napkin round the
head and small bell at the belt,
which rings as they go. When the war
news is lively the extras come out in
CORRESPONDENCE lively manner, one
after the other, and are literally pat
ronized. The sensational reporter has
appeared there, as we'll as the female
journalist and things are whOoped up
more than they used to be. One conse-
Quence of this is that journalism here
and there begins to pay, where former
ly it had to be subsidized as a matter
of patriotism and public spirit. There
Is an English column in all the pa.
pers, and English is studied in all the
schools. The country has 600 newspa-
pers in all, and number Of them have
respectively circulation exceeding
100000 copies. AS guides and directors
Of public opinion they are, perhaps,
not inferior to our own. Altogether
Japanese journalism, though in it's in
fancy, has a bright future before it.
and will likely keep pace with the
progress of the country it serves.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-04-20
Slips of the Tongue.

A well-knOwn literary man tells the
following anecdotes of amusing slips
of the tongue:
A certain minister was reading d
chapter from the New Testament,
when his congregation was treated to
this surprising version Of famous
passage: land Peter crowed three
times and the cock went forth and
wept bitterly"
Another story tells of man who, on
being asked concerning his familiarity
with music, replied that he knew but
two tunes, "God Save the Weasel and
Pop Goes the Queen" - Harpers
Weekly
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-04-20

A Russian timber dealer has dis
covered valuable mine of oak. It Is
in . river Of south Russia, in layers
three or four fest deep, scattered over
15o square niles. and It's most strik
ing feature 10 its variety OF colors
supposed to be due to the variegated
soil Of the river bottom. Not fewer
than twelve shades Of pink, blue, vel
low and brown have been noted, each
log having It's own uniform shade
The logs taken out have ranged from
forty to, 200 feet in length and from
fifteen to twenty inches in diameter
and 1t is estimated that more thar
10000, averaging seventy feet, re
main.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-04-20
Printing in Greece.

In Athens there are forty-two print
ing offices, ten Of them fairly large,
though several use only hand presses.
Ten are photographic printers. In the
Piraeus, the port of Athens, there are
fifteen book and five photographic es-
Establishments. In Athens, outside the
newspaper offices, only one firm is I'M
der good working conditions. The pro-
prictor, a naturalized German, is the
only employer who pays extra for over
time. A regular working day does not
exist; il not sufficiently forward, work
is continued till it is. Wages are very
poor and the workers surroundings
scanty.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-04-20
The ArchbishOp's JOk D.

Archbishop Ireland doesn't mind tell.
ing a Joke on himself. The Archbishop
always dresses so unostenta tiOusly that
no one could guess his Episcopal rank
from his street garb.
Travelling one day in rural district
he met a good-natured womf.n in the
car. who. after some general converse
ton. asked him: You're priest
father, aren't yOu?'
In bantering mood, the Archbishop
thought he'd try bubble to put her
at her ease, so he answered: NO
my good woman, I'm no longer a
priest"
The woman gave him plying
glance. Then she said, socthingly
'Oh, the Lord help US, father! II
wasn't the drink, hope?"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-04-20
A MAN or DISTINCTION:
How Mark Twain Was Proved to Be
Famous.

How Mark Twain Was Proved to Be
Famous.
When is man distinguished? What
Is the test? The question was under
discussion not long ago at the Players
Club, New York, and Professor Bran.
der Matthews ventured that 1t was
when stamped envelope with only
mans name on it and no further adj
dress would be delivered to him wher-
ever he happened to be.
"That seems pretty severe test"
said Francis Wilson, the actor. "Now,
should call Mark Twain distin-
guished man, but he's travelling some
where in Europe, and although I'm a
good friend Of his do not know how to
address him. don't believe such a
letter would reach him. It would go
to the Dead Letter Office"
"Well, you don't know him any bet
ter than I do" replied Professor Mat
thews, land l don't know where he is,
either; but believe letter addressed
to Mark Twain; None-Knows-W Where,
would reach Clemens and bring an an
swer."
The comedian was delighted at the
notion, and going to one of the writing
tables addressed an envelope in ac-
cordance with Professor Matthews
suggestion. A five-cent stamp was af-
fixed, so that the message would be
carried anywhere within the limits of
the Postal Union, and then between
them they composed letter explaining
the nature of the experiment, Enclosed
it and mailed it.
In three weeks they received a reply
from Clemens, who had received his
letter while travelling in Austria.
The New York postoffice authorities
had proved to be sufficiently familiar
with literary matters to know who
were Clemens America publishers, and
had put the letter in their box. 1t was
known by these men that Clemens was
somewhere in Europe, and they had
forwarded the letter in care of his
English publishers, who obtained his
address from his bankers. "Mark
Twain, None Knows-Where," received
the letter in twelve days from the date
Of mailing, and the answer, which he
wrote at once, was only nine days or
the return trip, Clemens having re
Trained from applying similar test
to his correspondents.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-04-20
How's This:

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case OF Catarrn that cannot be cured By
Halls Catarrn euro.
F.J. CHENEY 4 Co., Toledo. o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. J..
Cheney for the last 10 years. and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac.
tons and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their hrm.
WEST u TsUAx, Wholesale Druggists, To-
iedo, ..
WALDISa, kINSAN MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, y.
halls Catarrn Cure is taken internally, aot-
Ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system. Testimonials sent free
Price, Use. per DotSie. Sold by all Dru ggists
Take Halls Family Pills for coastipatio n
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-04-20
At Rest.

When but a child l marveled much
That once upon the marbles breast
found engraven Ger tomb
These simple words and few. "At Rest
They told no place nor hour of birth.
No record kept of how or where
The tenant there had welcomed rest.
And put aside LIES fevered care.
But now marvel much the more.
Whence r / read on carven stone
Aught Of inscription, line or date,
Save that which tells Of this alone:
That he who lies beneath the mound,
With siShtleSS eyes and pulSeless
breast
Has gained the one great boon Of all
Eternal everlasting rest
-Darlie Stiles Prescott.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-04-20

There are only two farmers in the
Maine senate, but there are 444 in the
house. In the latter branch at least
they are the most numerous class. In
the upper branch the lawyers are the
most numerous, having ten, nearly a
third of the body, and the merchants
are next with nine. In the house
there are twenty-three lawyers and
seventeen merchants.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-04-20
Last Of the Mohicans.

When the days are cool and clear
the tuberculosis patients on North
Brother Island wrap themselves in
the blue blankets furnished by the
city and sit IN the open air for a sun
bath.
A short time ago, says the New
York Sun, the health commissioner
conducted a party OF peace delegates
to the island. They were from Eng
land, and had seen pictures Of the
North American Indian.
How Interestingly" remarked one
visitor, as the boat was about to land
"See how peacefully they sit. Are
they the last of the Mohicans?"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-04-20

are produced as the direct result of weak
nerves.
This can be easily, obviated by using
Peruna; Peruna strikes at the root Of
the difficulty by correcting the digestion.
Digestion furnishes nutrition for the
nerve, centres. Properly digested food
furnishes these reservoirs of life with vital
ity which leads to strong, steady nerves
and thus nourishes life
Peruna is in great favor among women,
especially those who have vocations that
are trying to the nerves.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-04-20
A Nickle's Wsrth of Ju,np..

"a small boy came into my store the
other day." remarked the druggist,
and asked for five cents worth of
Jumps Now what do you suppose
lie wanted?"
When everybody gave it up the drug
gist told them what the boy had been
ont fer ---aS hnne >'"--- York Press.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-04-20
Children Dying.

At this season of the year, when warm
days followed by cool nights and the eating
Of fruit and vegetables effecting the stom-
ach, bowels, ETC., we hear of so many chill
dren dying. Give them DR.. Biggers Huck-
leberry Cordial, the great specific for all
bowel troubles and children teething.
Sold by all Druggists, % and soc. bottle.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-04-20

boxes Of this remedy effected COM
plete and permanent cure. II suffering
humanity knew the value of Doan's
Kidney Pills they would use nothing
else, as it is the only positive cure
know."'
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. X.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-04-20
NO TONGUE CAN TELL
dow Suffered With Itching and
Bleeding Eczema Until Cured
by Cuticura.

''No tongue can tell how suffered for
five years with terribly painful, itching
and bleeding eczema, my body and face
being covered with sores. Never in my
life did experience such awful suffering,
and I longed for death, which I felt was
near. I had tried doctors and medicines
without success, but my mother insisted
that try Cuticura. felt better after the
first bath with Cuticura Soap, and one ap
pication of Cuticura Ointment, and was
soon entirely well. (Signed) Mrs. A. Et-
son, Bellevue, Mich"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-04-20

health was complete
" broken down. My
back ached and was
SO lame that at times
l was hardly able to
dress myself. / lost
my appetite and was
unable to sleep. There
seemed to be no relief
until / took Doan's
Kidney Pills. Four
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-04-20

Following British precedent Of 1904,
an internati onal exhibition of printing
papermaking, Journalism, engraving
and all graphic arts is to be held In
Paris In 1906. It is to be the largest
show Of the kind ever held. Paper
manufacturing and wood pulp making
will, it is stated. be shown in operation.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-04-20

In his book on the Congo, Edmund
Morel estimates that in four years
the Belgian soldiers and officials have
plundered the natives to the extent
Of $50, 00O.000.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-04-20

Nervousness is very common among
women. This condition is due to anemic
nerve centres. The nerve centres are the
reservoirs of nervous vitality. These CEN
tres become bloodless for want of proper
nutrition.
This is especially true in the spring
season. Every spring a host of invaiids
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-04-20

Linotype machines nave now got
into Alaska and the automobile will
soon follow. II 1t is not already there.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-04-20

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infallible
medicine for coughs and colds-N w.
SAMUEL, Ocean Grove, N. j., Feb. II, 1900.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-04-20

FITS permanently cured. Motifs or nervous
ness after first days use Of DIR. Klines Great
NerveRestorer, $2trialbottle and treatise free
DIR. r. H. KLINE, Ltd. ,931 Arch ST., Phila., Pa.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-04-20

Itch cured in 80 minutes by Woolford's
Sanitary Lotion. Never Fails Sold by all
druggists, 81. Mail orders promptly filled
by DR.. Z. Detchon, Charlottesville, Ind
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-04-20

Wireless telegraphy is to be installed in
Switzerland
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-04-20

Norway is famous for her many miles
of excellent roads.