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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-02-25
Or. Harper Has Cancer.

81 have received my death sentence.
1t is my firm conviction that l will not
survive this operation, for l know am
afflicted with cancer"
This, in effect, the Daily News says
is what DR.. William R. Harper, pres
ident of the University Of Chicago, ut
tered in the presence of some OF his
friends in discussing the operation set
for Wednesday of this week. He does
not expect to take up the active presi-
dency again.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-02-25
Buck the Standard Oil.

Governor Hoch of Kansas has sign
ed the bill appropriating 100000 for
the erection and maintenance by the
state of an oil refinery with capacity
of 1000 barrels a day. The signing
of this measure will make it possible
for Kansas to begin in earnest the
fight started in that state recently
against the Standard Oil company.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-02-25

A guttapercha and rubber manufac-
turing company of Toronto has made
belt for grain elevator at st. Johns
which is one of the largest ever pro-
duced. 1t is of rubber and measures
1853 feet. Its weight is nine tons.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-02-25
Count SoIsky to Be at Head.

1t is stated that Count Solsky, presi-
dent of the economic department of
joys the confidence of Emperor Mich
olas, will be nominated for the position
of president of the projected recon
structed council of ministers.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-02-25
TEA

was a royal indulgence two
hundred years ago. It's yet.
Your grocer returns your money If you don't like
Schilhns's Gsst.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-02-25

Tea is fine; that is, fine
tea is fine. Tea thoughts
are fine; that is, fine tea
thoughts are fine.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-02-25

The Belgians are the greatest potato
eaters in the world, and the Irish
come second.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-02-25

The engagement is announced Of
Count Won Alexander Hatzfeldt-Trach-
enberg, attache to the German lega-
ton at Toxic, to a Japanese girl, a
daughter of Viscount AoM.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-02-25

Of the 1861 freight cars ordered
for American roads last year 35,-
900 were of steel construction.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-02-25

For coughs and colds there is no better
medicine than Piso's Cure for Consump-
ton. Price % cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-28
THE HOTELS.

~ the Harper. T Walker. Mart
Murray. Kansas City: ". +. Berman,
Chicago: l.. Lew. ST. Louis: Charles
Furguson. Chicago: =. Goldsmith.
Cleveland: VI. l. Helrink. Quincy
Theodore II. Newhaney. Chicago; S.
hamburger. St. Louis: 5. +. Porter
Omaha: f. ID. Parker. Cedar Rapids
y. J. French. Davenport: Charles Dee
neah. New York: W. w. Bradford
Chicago: George T. Blair. Oskaloosa
Ia: c. \. Traut. Chicago; W. J. Marks
New York: J. +. Burke. Appleton
Wis; H. p Thompson. Mrs. 6. II
Thompson. Minneapolis; Theodore II
NewbaueT. Chicago; "A. C Clifford
Rock Island: 4. \. Teel. Minneapolis
ID. W. Levy. New York; o. w. Prick
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-28
japan and Liberty.

The influence of Japan's conflict
With Russia cannot be measured. IL
s already manifested in China and
several other eastern countries are To
have a new history under rodern in
fuences The influence OF Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters has been strongly
manifested among the sick during the
east half century. Thousands of peo-
ole. who had almost given up nope
IF ever being well again, have been
restored to robust health through the
Bitters. Naturally they continue prais-
ing it and urging their friends to try
I. Do you suffer from weak stom-
,ch. inactive liver or kidneys; then
don't fail to try the Bitters. IL posi-
lively cures these ailments as well as
insomnia, nervousness. indigestion
dyspepsia. bloating, costiyeness, fe'
male complaints, chills. colds or ma
laria. fever and ague. Thousands
have found this true.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-28
LUNDIN WRITES
HE WILL REPORT
Rock Island Pitcher to Take Advan-
tage Of Furiough Granted by
Employers.

Arthur Lundin will be a member of
tie pitching staff of the Rock Island
baseball team the coming season. Pres
ident NJ. H Sexton this morning re-
ceived a letter from the young man
al Orion in which he says: You may
depend on me 10 report at the date
am notified" Lundin seems pleased with
the arrangement, spoken of in The Ar
gus columns yesterday. by which he is
to- BE given a leave of absence during
the playing season by the Burlington
railway company. by which he is EN-
ployed as telegraph operator at the
Orion station. Lundin has been mott
fed by the company that he may come
to Rock Island when he is ordered TO
report for practice. and that his jolt
VIII be open for him. if he chooses to
return 10 Il. 1T the end of the baseball
season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-28
BURLINGTON Has a Cinch.

President Frank Norton. of the
owa league. has the following to say
regard To the claim OF Rockford
o the services of Rusty" Owens for
he coming season: The rumor that
Rockford has a claim on Owens is
purely newspaper talk. Owens never
signed n Rockford contract for the
oming season. Before the breaking
I'D of the Rockford team. Owens en-
tered into a verbal agreement with
he directors of the association, to
manage the team during 1905. No
written contract was given and the
Terbai agreement would never hold
n any court On the other hand.
Owens has accepted and signed Bur.
ington contract and the same was
led with Secretary Farrell of the
National association last November.
The directors of the local club have
had had the contract of Owens flee
away for over a month"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-28
AN APPEAL TO DRINK.
ING MEN,.

There Is not drunkard upon earth
whom Orrine will fail To- cure. II Is
scientific remedy for the drink habit,
discovered by a well known Washing
ton chemist. and completely and alb
soiutely destroys the craving for drink
No detention from work or business;
no publicity OF sanitarium treatment.
Orrine No. is In powder form, and
can be given secretely. without the
patients knowledge. In tea. coffee or
food. Orrine No. 2 is In pill form. for
those who take the remedy Of their
own free will. There is no nausea or
other I'll effects from the use OF Orrine.
On the other hand. 1t quiets the nerves.
regulates digestion and brings restful
sleep. good appetite and perfect yIgor.
Write To the Orrine company. Inc.
Washington, ID. e.. for free booklet.
mailed In plain envelope. We heartily
recommend Orrine TO all who wish
freedom from the slavery of drink.
Ask us about Orrine.
H. o. Rolls. Harper House pharma-
cy, Rock Island. Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-28
WANDERS IN COLD
Edward Ardeas, Crazed by Fe.
/. yer, Leaves Room at
Midnight.
He IS ONLY PARTIALLY CLAD
Found With Ears and Face Frozen,
CurIed UP in Cab of lo-
connective

Temporarily demented by fever. with
which he had been suffering for two
weeks. Edward Ardeas wandered out
last night shortly after IL O'Clock par
TALLY clad. and probably would have
frozen TO death had he not encountered
A locomotive standing in the Natick
Yards fired up and in readiness TO be
manned for a run. What caused Ar
ieas To climb into the engine he does
not know, for he states his mind is a
blank since he went TO his bedroom
last evening
He was found curled up in the cab
If the locomotive at q O'Clock by one
If the employees of the railroad. He
vas in his shirt sleeves and hatless.
and his ears and face had been frozen.
for the skin was peeling off. Ardeas
was removed to police headquarters in
Moline. where he received medical at
IGNITION. after which he was taken to
he home of Peter Auers. the East Mo-
line saloonkeeper. with whom he had
been boarding for three months.
Not MISSED Until This Morning.
Ardeas is laborer at the East Mo-
line Malleable Iron works. He was
not missed from his room until the 9th
n members of the household arose
his morning. Then search was be-
gun for him. Ii is believed he left his
room about II o'clock. and likely had
been waking aimlessly about for sew
eral hours before he reached the loco
motive in the railroad yards.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-28
Not MISSED Until This Morning.
SPORTING NOTES
Rival Fighters as Seconds.

San Francisco. Jan. '2S.-More thai
Dick Hyiand and frankie Neil vii
be in the battle which Greggains will
offer fistic lovers next Tuesday night
IT will be struggle of general against
general In one corner Young Corbett
Will be the caief counselor for Nei.
the other Battling Nelson will d:rec:
he campaign OF Hyland. The intens,
:ivairy which exists between these two
seconds should farm. 81 an interest ne
side pay to the main event Neison
announced last night his intention &c
serve in Hyland's corner. Nelson has
been an enthusiastic assistant in Ny
'and's training quarters tor some days
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-28
All Rioht. Hank.

Decatur Herald: Frank Mahan yes
terday received a letter from Hank
Walters regarding his proposed trans
fer To Rock Island. Hank is at his
home in Louis lille, where he has been
laying brick all winter at S. per thou
sand He likes the work so well that
he will stick to it from now until the
COWS come home before he will play
ball at Rock Island. In his letter TO
Mahan Hank gives it out cold blooded
that he will not go to Rock Island this
summer under any circumstances.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-28
Tax is Due.

Taxes for the year 1904 are now due.
Parties having personal taxes and no
real estate will make immediate pay
ment. The law in regard to the collec-
ton of personal taxes will be strictly
enforced. Payments made previous TO
March 25 will save cost Of collection
and annoyance TO the personal property
tax payer Please bring your last
years receipt NJ. d. RUDGREN,
Z Township Collector.
Office with Leonard +. Telleen, at
torney -at-law. room 50. Mitchell &
Lynde building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-28
Centrals Go to Moline and Defeat
BrunsWicks Last
Night.
RECRUITS BEST DUTCHMEN
Rivals and Scouts Break Even in
Double Header at Daven-
port.
Tri-City League.

Games were played by all of the
teams in the Tri-City Bowling league
last evening. At the Central alleys
in this city the Recruits OF Rock ISL
and defeated the Flying Dtuchinen oi
Moline: at Moline, the Centrals OF
Rock Island won from the Brunswicks
of that city. and at Davenport the Riv-
ais OF Rock Island and the Scouts OF
that city broke even in double
header. playing a postponed match af-
ter the regular contest scheduled for
last evening The scores OF the var
iouS games follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-28
Bought ChamberIsin's Cough Remedy
and Sent il to Friends.

F. w. J. Fletcher, a druggist in Vic
toria, Australia, says: "A customer OF
mine was so pleased with Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. which she had
used for her children when suffering
from colds and Group. that during a
fortnight's time she obtained at my
shop nine bottles which she sent to
her friends in different parts of the
state. telling them how much good it
had done and advising them TO give 1t
trial" For sale by all leading drug
gists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-28
Illinois and Michigan to Play.

Champaign. Ill, Jan. %. - Illinois
and Michigan football teams are to
meet for gridiron supremacy for the
first time in six years Manager
Plummer. of Illinois. has announced
that he has come to terms with Mich
'gans manager. that all arrangements
lad been made definitely. The game
will be played in November
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-28
Two Are Fined fer SOARING.

Akron. o.. Jan. 2S.-"MuI' Bowse.
of Pittsburg and Bernie Strappo o:
Akron were fined $50 and costs by
Judge Kohler yesterday after pleading
guilty of having engaged in a sparrine
match in this city Jan. IL. Judge Koh
Ter. who is the originator of the pres
ent law against prize fighting. in pro
nouncing sentence stated that football
he believed. is more brutal than fight
ing, and yet no law covers that sport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-28
Schedule Cedar Valley Circuit.

Mason City, Iowa, Jan. 2S.-The fo
lowing is a complete schedule of ii
summer race meet to be given by ii
Cedar Valley circuit:
West Union-May 80, 81, June !.
Nashua-June 6. Z, S.
New Hampton-June 13. II, Is.
Cedar Rapids-June 81, 2S. 90.
waverly-June 20. 81. %.
Marion-July 4. 5. 6.
Marshalltown-July. IL. IL. Is.
Mason City-July is. 10. 20.
Oskaloosa-July %. &c. 81.
Waterloo-Aug. /. >. 3.
Independence-Aug s. 9. ID.
Boone-Aug. Is. l6. IL
Alta-Aug. 30. 23. "a.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-28
Speedy Relief.

A salve that heals without scar is
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. No rem
edy effects such speedy relief. II
draws out Inflammation, soothes. cools
and heals all cuts. burns and bruises
A sure cure for piles and skin dis
eases. DeWitt's is the only genuine
Witch Hazel Saive. Beware OF coun
terfeits. they are dangerous. Sold by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-28
Jack Ryan Sold to Columbus.

Kansas City, Jan. eS.-Catcher Jack
Ryan of the Kansas City American AS
ISOLATION baseball club has been sold
10 the Columbus American association
club.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-28
Mitchell Wants More Money.

Springfield. O.. Jan. 2S.-Mike Mitch
ell. the outfielder drafted by the Chi
cago National league team from SYRIA
cuse last fan. has returned his con
tract unsigned 10 Manage Selee. This
does not mean he will not be a mem
Der OF the team. however. Mike was
not satisfied with the terms offered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-28
PLAN FOR SCHOOL
Six Hundred DeIsg tes Expected
at Masonic Meet.
ing
'ro BE HELD NEXT MONTH
Social Features Incident to Session OF
the Three Days at Tenn
pie.

The joint committee of Trio and
Rock Island lodges. A F. & A NJ.
which Is in charge OF the arrangements
sor the Masonic school Of instruction.
which viii be entertained al the Rock
ISLAND Masonic temple Feb. Ii. 10 and
10. met last evening AT the temple
The committee took up a large part
II the detail for the arrangements for
he coming event. and plans were made
'or the entertainment Of the visitors
Tor the three days The committee has
made. arrangements for a rate of fare
and a third on all roads OF the Western
Passenger association for the three
LAYS. ON the certificate plan. and
representative of the association has
been secured To- handle the certificates.
Refreshments are to be served at the
.emple Tuesday and "Wednesday even
ing of the instruction week. and an IN
formal social session will follow the
exemp.ificaiiOn Of the work. On the
third evening. Thursday. the worship
iul grand master. William ID. Wright.
Il Ellington. will be rendered a recep-
Ion. following the ceremonies OF the
evening" The general committee has
appointed the past masters of the t.o
Rock Island blue lodges and the pres
ent masters To act as a reception CEN
:nittee during the three days of tie
school
IS2 Lodge. Are Invited.
Invitations have been extended TO
IS2 lodges in this district. and as each
of the lodges sends from one To six
IL To- FaH hnF
attendance ut the school for the three
days will reach the Goo mark. The
.argcst attendance ever recorded at any
school of instruction since the adopt ON
Of that institution in Illinois Masonry
was that at the school held m Spring
/ field last year. which was attended BY
IO5 members of the order. Rock ISL
and il centrally located TO 4 very large
section. and is easy of access for more
cities than any OF the places where the
other four schools are being he'd.
bloomington is the nearest point. and
the only one which will in any way
draw the representation which would
otherwise come TO Rock Island. The
/ Bloomington school is TO be held Jan.
81. Feb. ! and . Special rates have
been made by the Rock Island hotels.
and many have already engaged rooms
for the three days.
Hoard of instruction.
The board of instruction is compos-
ed of the following grand and deputy
grand officers OF the state: II. T. Bur
nap. Upper Alton: Isaac Cutter. Camp
I Point: II. \. Smell. Litchfield: G. Ii.
L Martin RrfdRaDorr and 9 = BORDEN
of Chicago.
| The local committee of arrangements
is composed of the following: Arthur
+. Casper. c. b. Ward and L. Il. Kreis
representing Trio lodge. and II. \.
Clcvenstine. John 6. Huntoon and G.
I. Petersen. representing Rock Island
lodge.
\ Minor committees will be appointed
ON the arrival Of the conducting officer
uf the school. II. +. Burnap. Feb. IL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-28
Powell Sells Atlanta Franchise.

Atlanta. Ga. Jan. 2S.-The sale of
the Atlanta baseball club Of the South
ern league by Abner Powell to a loca;
syndicate headed by w. II. Joyner.
chief of the Atlanta fire department
was consummated here. The price
named in the deal is about $1S,500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-28

Puts light in the eye. tints the check
with natures bloom. loosens the ten
sion of life. brushes the cobwebs from
the brain, that's what HOLSTER
Rocky Mountain Tea will do. 80 cents.
tea or tablets. L. III. Thomas phar-
macy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-28

him. and he sent a letter along stating
that fact No reply has heen received
and therefore 1t is nor known whether
or not his demands Will be granted,
Mitchell wants more money for his
services. The contract called for
81, 400 and Mike wants s.. 600.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-28
Forbes Knocks Out Cherry.

Saginaw. Mich. Jan. 2S.-Joe Cherry
of Saginaw was knocked out in the
first round by Harry Forbes of Chi
cago last night before the Saginaw
Athletic club.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-28
SURPRISED ON HER BIRTHDAY
Miss Abby elakemore Remembered
by Classmates of Hiqh School,

Miss Abby Blakemore. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. II. ID. Blakemore. yester-
day attained her 18th birthday ami
versary. and in the evening she was
most agreeably reminded of the occas-
ion by a surprise on her by 10 OF the
girls of her class in high school Mt
her home. SIC Nineteenth street They
left as a remembrance n pretty gold
watch pin. The evening was occupied
with the playing of games and refresh
ments were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-28

Can't be perfect health without pure
blood. Burdock Blood B.tters makes
pure blood. Tones and invigorates the
whole system.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-28

Neglected colds make fat grave
yards" DR. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup helps men and women to 4
happy, vigorous old age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-28

'Tisn't safe to be day without DIR.
Thomas Electric OH in the house.
Never can tell what moment an acct.
dent is going to happen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-28

natl: 3. Hess. Chicago; r. e. Young
Rock Island: George Harms. Peoria.
T.. J. Burns. Rock Island; V. Wye
tunge. Ceylon. India; Frank Naylor
Terre Haute: q. A. Jewell. Bingham
ton: w. Cummings. r. NJ. Dewey, i. II
Henkins. Chicago; G. A. Mumurdy
New York: \. J. Barnard. Buffalo ;
r. Cortis. Chicago: T. A. y. Goodatt
New York; II. NJ. Gastick. Youngs-
town: NJ. Lyons. New York: Guy
Gitscholl. Richmond: George Buhr
Cincinnati: w. w Newhail. Kansas
City; Julius Jacket. Pekin; +. y. Frey
Chicago: II. f. Vaughn. Dcs Mo!nes
7. II. Plummer. city; y. X. Stone. Chi
cago.
At the Harms (European-J. T.
Adams and wife. Sacramento; II. a
Snider. Il. II. Nichols. Chicago; Theo-
dorc y. Stenson. Philadelphia; +. T.
Rea. 81. Louis: y. G. L:ndberg. Los
Angeles; 5. \. Long. Davenport: Otto
BOrman. Minneapolis: II. T. Burrows
Chicago: X. 4. Wilson. Cedar Rapids
{. II. Ewing. Kansas City: w. II. Bish-
o.. Peoria: II. r. Carson. New York :;
:. \. Dorman. Chicago; Harry Common,
ST. Louis: J. a. Marks. Sioux Falls
NJ Z Ransom. Burlington; X. I
White. Rochester. y. Y: I. NJ. Cald
| well. Chicago: william G.. Hayes. PEG
rio: II. u. Flint. Sioux Falls: \. III
Wheeler. Burlington; Il. La Veen. Chi
cage: G. Pollock and wife. Macomb
r ]. Fisher aad wife. kaus"s Cit
JOHN O'Brien. Streator: William a.
Ness. William Burns. Chicago; =.
Van Dryn. New York: a G. Perry. T
II. GettleTan. ST. Louis; NJ. l.. Horner
Detroit; T. II. Thompson. New York
Sam Omer. Camp Point. H.; Hugo
Becker. lie Claire: William Coulter
| Chicago: Henry G. Curtis. Canton: {
a Nelson. Omaha: Gus Valentine, Chi
cago: p. j. Webster. Peoria: J. +
| Welsch. y. c. Bostedo. Chicago.
At the Rock Island tEuropean)-l
r. Pitney. Peoria; J. Jones. city; c. b
| Blanchard. Eau Claire: Samuel Ban
ker. Lockport. y. Y: q. F. Kroeger
| Cincinnati: J. VI. Byrnes. city; Norton
| Simmons. Edgington; b. X. Sykes
Ga!esburg: 4. II. Henderson La Sale:
| George Bendedict. Aledo: NJ. B. Web
Der. Sioux City. Samuel B. FurlonS
| Kirkville: Roscoe G. Leitch, Alma
| Charles Patterson. Dubuque: A. c
Martin. Creston: J. W. Caldwell. city;
G.. Il. Benedict. Detroit: James a. Ben
nett. Chicago: Robert Kennedy. New
| York: W. III. Dales, J. +. Blackall. Chi
cago: VI. Perkins. St. Paul: +. h
Chick. New York; j. Mccarthy. PEG
/ ria: y. 8. Nard. Peoria; y. II. Me
| Coy, Monmouth; u. J. Farrelly. Chica
90: ]. +. Seaman. Kankakee: w. VI
Slocum Chicago: I. w. Powell. city
| George r. Samueison. Chicago; George
! +. Warner. Akron. Ohio.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-10-01
know, us the worlds standing joke q

q
know, IS the worlds standing joke ut
the expense OF tho United States. 81 u s.
With all his. foibles and nffectattlcolns,
literature llas IN this fluent 1rshrnan g q
man whose scleverncss knows no bounds 1t:tt!
AS to his works opinions vary. They The
arc twaddlo, or they arc art In It's high
est estate In the m cantmc, Shaw$t the
man, Shaw the irrepresslblc expouurnrtda'cnri
OF socotyfto tho universe, is here among
us, alive, kicking like q steer, and alto
gethcr ODE reckoned with 4 What shall hall
we do with him? We rnlsc tho question,
alas, only to drop It like a hot coal
The sauelching of Shaw is an undertak;.-.
ing from which the mind draws back
gaghast But at least 1t ls certain that IL
he Is ever to be drowned and his vagarles
retired from public scrutiny, the task will
require the force Of a far stronger oppo-
5sltion@ than that exercised by n tome
ridden and be- bookwormed librarian.