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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-20
Heroes of the Revolution.

Questions relating 10 the United
States navy have been so much in the
minds of the people in recent years
that it is not strange that the discov-
cry of the grave of John Paul Jones in
Paris has added to the general inter
est. A good deal of discussion has
taken place as to who is entitled to
be called the father of the American
navy. The press has given some con-
sideration to the claims put forth in
behalf of Jones on the one hand and
Commodore John Barry on the other
Both of these men seem to have
been created for the part they per
formed in the interest of the Amerl-
can revolutiOnists In some respects
there is a remarkable similarity in
the early lives of Jones and Barry.
The latter was of Irish birth and the
former was a native of Scotland. Both
went to sea when they were boys of
about IS years Each of them had
risen 70 the command of ship before
the beginning of the war of independ-
ence When that struggle was newt
able they offered their services to the
coIonists and in the same month of the
same year-February 17I6-were
placed in command of American ships.
They served throughout the war
with great gallantry and distinguished
ability. but to Barry fell the good for
tune of effecting the first capture OF
foreign war vessel credited 10 an
American cruiser At the end of the
war and when peace was established,
the restless and adventurous spirit
of Jones took him to foreign lands
and he ceased 10 be factor in Amer
lean naval affairs. Barry followed
different course. His home and his in
terests were in this country. He re
NAMED attached TO its naval service,
and when il was determined by the.
government to reorganize it and place
il upon a more substantial basis, he
was named to superintend the con-
struction of the new ships. When the
frigate United States" was ready for
commission he was made her com
mander The highest title then known
in our navy was created and given to-
him-the title of commodore.
In spirit and efficiency he was not
the equal of the brilliant Jonas. He was
not less daring or less brave, or less
valuable to the cause he served with
steady and intelligent devotion. He
may be and should be considered the
real father of the navy without in any
sense detracting jot from the repu-
tation of John Paul Jones, the intrepid
sea fighter. Commodore Barry con-
tinued to be a citizen of the United
States until his death.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-20

rebelled. This nation is now doing in
the Philippines many of the most OBJ
jectionable things that the British
government did in the American colo
MES, which the continental congress
so forcibly set forth and submitted as
facts Ito a candid world in the i'm
mortal Declaration of Independence.
1t is no wonder therefore that patri-
otto Americans regret that the United
States have so far fallen from their
hight estate. 1t is a notable event,
however. that a justice of the supreme
court belonging to the party response
BILE for the fall, should voice that re-
greet in the presence of a religious
body representing millions of our peo-
pie. One by one are the contentious
and declarations of democratic nation
al platforms being practically accepted
as justified by conditions which as yet
have not been changed.
The action of the Isthmian canal
commission in adopting free trade"
in the articles needed for the con-
struction of the canal followed so
closely by the declaration of Justice
Harlan that il is a source Of regret
that this country is initiating Eng
lands colonial system furnish evidence
that the seeds sOwn by democrats are
finding Judgment in republican soil
and producing fruit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-20
True Democratic Doctrine.

It has finally been declared by a
Justice of the supreme court of the
United States that we, as a nation,
are governing people without their
consent" Justice Harlan in the
course of an address this week at the
opening of the general assembly OF
the Presbyterian church at Lake Wi
mona, Ind. said:
1T will be regretted that We are
governing millions of people without
their consent and are taking on a
colonial system such as England has"
This declaration by the eminent SUI
preme justice is not that of a demo-
crat, but of a man whose republican
ism cannot be gainsayed II sustains
the contentious of the democrats dur
ing the campaign of 1900. that our
government was copying the system
of England against which our revolu-
tionary fathers protested and finally
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-20

The highest salaried woman in the
United States is Miss Anna l.. Am
endt. first assistant To Gage Z. Tar
bell. the second vice president of the
Equitable Life Assurance society. Her
salary is $4,000 a year All persons
desiring 10 see Mr.. Tarben have to
explain their business 70 Miss Amendt
first. and only one in ten gets by her.
She began in MIR. TaTbell's Office as a
stenographer at SIS a week II years
ago. Her motto in her relation with
her employers and the persons subor-
dinate to her Is: "Molasses goes a
great deal farther than vinegar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-20

The only parsonage in Europe who
is an enthusiastic champion of the
Japanese cause in the present war is
Queen Margherita OF Italy, widow of
King Humbert She has rejoiced
over every victory won by the mix
ADDS forces. and the news Of her
friendly attitude has made her exceed
ingly popular in Japan. AS soon as
peace is restored Queen Margherita
proposes to take a trip to Japan, where
she will undoubtedly receive a grand
welcome She will be the first Europ-
can crowned head TO visit Dai Nip
non
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-20
COURT HOUSE RECORD.
Judge Graves has entered the fol
lowing orders on his docket:

Judge Graves has entered the fol
lowing orders on his docket:
Law.
As, George b. Bledsoe V city of Rock
Island Case. Case reached in its
regular order for trial. Defendant ap-
pears by Attorney Oliver Olsen. Plain
tiff does not appear and is called to
come and prosecute his suit and is de-
faulted and William A. Meese, attor
ney for plaintiff also called and de
faulted William r. Moore, attorney
for plaintiff appears but declines
TO proceed with the case. Case dis
missed for want of prosecution. Judg-
ment against plaintiff for costs and ex-
ecution
1873. Harry Wait c. w. Schricker
ASsumptist Motion by plaintiff for
leave to file amended declaration in
stanter. Motion allowed and amended
declaration filed. Plea filed to original
declaration ordered to stand as plea
to amended declaration. Trial con-
tinues Trial concluded. Jury in
structed and retire in charge of an
officer to consider their verdict. Jury
return INTO COuIl anu 10y tiltil FCAhACl
find the issues for the plaintiff and as
sess the plaintiff damages against the
defendant at $31S.5O.
1S4. Edward A. Martin Iowa Wood
& Sand Co. Assumptist. Cause of
action satisfied Costs paid and cause
In re petition for the trial of causes.
Ordered that the clerk of this court
draw in the manner required by law
40 persons having the qualifications of
jurors 10 make a panel for the trial
IF causes for the two weeks beginning
with the 29th day of May. 1905. and
be issue process for such persons and ;
deliver the same to the sheriff of this I
county 10 serve.
Chancery.
10. Eliza Pepper ct al Mary Dan :
Ter et al Partition. Masters report :
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-20

Attorney General Moody has deliv-
cred a written opinion that the federal
S-hour law for laborers employed by
the government is binding on con
tractors working on the Panama canal
1t is estimated that the enforcement
of the law will increase the cost of
constructing the canal by 20 million
dollars. The commission is so startled
at the ruling that it is searching for
a way to override, in effect, the attor-
ney generals opinion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-20

Railroad wrecks will be made more
or less improbable, it is declared. by
a new invention. Does this imply that
some device may be found for doing
away with conductors? II is not pos
sible that ingenuity can guarantee
strict honesty on the part of passen-
gers? Some day there may be ma
chimes for selling tickets and ma
chimes for collecting tickets and ma
chimes for maintaining discipline upon
trains
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-20

TERMS - Daily, 10 cents per week.
Weekly, 81 per year in advance.
Ali communications Of argumentative
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for publica-
ton. No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every
township in Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-20
Son Lost Mother.

Consumption runs in our family,
and through it l lost my mother, -
writes E. B. Reid, of Harmony Me.
For the past five years, however, on
the slightest sign of cough or cold,
have taken DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, which has saved me
from serious lung trouble" His moth
er's death was sad loss for Mr. Reid,
but he learned that lung trouble must
not be neglected, and how to cure it..
Quickest relief and cure for coughs and
colds Price so cents and 81: guaran-
teed at Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug store.
Trial bottle free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-20

up the task as a hopeless one? If so
the elements are making out pretty
well at running things on their own
account
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-20

The yacht race across the Atlantic
is a reminder of what a hero Column
bus was He didn't win $4,000 cup.
but think what the world won.>
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-20

Chicago Record-HeTald trepD:
Standing pat is all right under certain
conditions, but it isn't likely TO be a
winning game if il is never varied.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-20

The Japanese bury their dead in
sitting posture. Is it the idea with
the laps. that one Of their number is
never in reality a dead one?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-20

Cuba is reported to have imported
$4,000 worth of shells last year. The
shell game seems to have paid in this
instance
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-20

Illinois now has a general primary
law. Let US hope that as far as it goes
ii will prove meritorious.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-20

On the land of an Indian in Indian
territory, gold has been discovered.
Guess how much of it he'll get
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-20
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue, Rock Island, Ill LEn-
tered at the postoffice as second-class
matter.1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-20
Saturday, May 20, 1905.

1t is about time for Field Marshal
Oyama TO order General Advance
again
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-20

Don't let the little ones suffer from
eczema or other torturing skin dis
eases. No need for H. Doan's Oint-
ment cures. Can't harm the most deli
cate skin At any drug store, SO cents
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-20
TERMS - Daily, 10 cents per week

BY THE }. W. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-20
ChanceH.

10. Eliza Pepper ct al Y Mary Dan
ner ct al Partition. Masters report
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-20

Sixth avenue, Rock Island, Ill Old
phone 5SL.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-12-13

Secretary Taft has travelled 1000
miles, or four times the distance
around the world at the equator, since
May "a. 1900. when be became Gov
ernor General of the Philippines,
says the Chicago Chronicle. In the
five and a half years since his call
from the Federal Bench he has spent
$50 days on the ocean, or almost one
year. He has passed six weeks on
railroad trains Most of this has
come in his three trips to the Philip
pines, one of them by way of Rome,
aud his two trips to the Isthmus.
These facts, which came out in re-
cent personal conversation, show
something of the demand of public
position in this age of America as a
world power.
A local company here in Charlotte
wrote $500, coo worth of insurance last
Saturday. How is that for patroniz-
ing home enterpries? We are proud of
the record and congratulate 10th the
company and the good people of our
midst for the spirit exhibited. So
lung as this spirit prevails we are
bound to advance even more rapidly
than we have in tie past.-Charlotte
News.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-12-13
sUEING THE CONFERENCE.
Former Presiding Elder Wants Back
Salary Said to Be Due.

Union, December "a decidedly
unusual suit is that which has been
entered against the Palmetto confer
ence of the African NJ. E. church by
IS. r. Meek, of this city, who seeks to
recover s2,1O0 back salary. The
amount named is what he alleges is
still due him on salary as presiding
elder for eight years service from
1896 to 1904.
This suit, it is believed, is without
parallel in the history of the church
and courts in this State, and is thought
to be the result of not being given an
appointment by Bishop ]. S. Caldwell!
of Philadelphia last year, when the
bishop declined on account of Meek $
not meeting his personal obligations.
The State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-12-13
AFTER BIG TAXPAYERS.
a Score Reported to Spartanburg Au-
ditor for Not Paying Income Tax.

Something bordering on the sen
sational was noised abroad at the
court house today when it became
known that about one hundred men
of reputed wealth and property
owners had been reported to. the
county auditor as being negligent in
the matter Of returning an income
tax, and having failed to make any
return whatever Of such tax to the
proper authorities.
Following the securing of this in
formation the county auditor, under
the terms of his oath Of Office, was
bound to take the matter UP and with
this end in view he has had printed
notices, which were today mailed to
about 100 prominent men calling up
on them to appear in the Office of the
auditor on the 18th day Of the pres
ent month. to show cause, if any,
why they should not be held liable
for the income tax.
The notices sent out to many
prominent citizens are as follows, be-
ing written under date of December
6, from the office Of the county audi
tor:
Mr.. -, Dear Sir: You, with sew
eral others, have been reported to me
as being liable to an income tax.
You are hereby notified to appear
at the auditors office in Spartanburg
on the 10th day of December, 1905,
to show cause if any you can, why
YOU should not be charged with such
tax
The above is duly signed by the
county auditor, and the copies were
today mailed to the citizens whose
names appear on list which the au-
ditor has in his possession.
The unexpected development in
this matter will no doubt result in a
good deal of comment. The auditor
in speaking of the matter says that
it is only as a matter of duty that he
takes this step and it is his desire
that things may be quietly adjusted
between him and those whose names
he has been provided with and who
are alleged to be liable to the income
tax but who have failed to return the
same in due order.-Spartanburs
Journal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-12-13
How's This?

We offer one hundred dollars re-
ward for any case OF catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure F. j. Cheney & Co.,
Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known
FL Cheney for the last Is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions, and fnacially
-ble to carr, out any obligations made
sby his firm
Walding Kinnan & Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
HalPs Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blooa
and mucous surfaces Of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price, 75c.
per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation. 11-1S-1m
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-12-13
sotlce the kidney secrstlens.


Seeif the color is unhealthy
If there are settings and sediment,
Passages too frequent, scanty, painful.
It's time than TO use Doan's Kidney Pills,
To ward off Bright's disease or diabe tes.
Doanas have done great work in Sumter
Elias Hudgins, gardener and farmer, we'll
known in sumter and vicinity, says: II suf-
fered for eight or ten .yoars from lumbago in
my back so bad that could not get out OF
bed at times. There vas no strength in my
back and it ached constantly. When NOV
ed around kink would strike me right
across the small of my lack just like someone
sticking knife into it. The secretions from
the kidneys were dark colored. smelled strong
and contained sediment besides causing me
to getup several times during the night I
could net begin to tell you the number OF
remedies I used bat nothing did me much
good until 1 procured Doan's Kidney Pills at
DIR. A. 3. China's drug store. The first few
doses helped me and since taking the remedy
I have not had any trouble with my kidneys
and the pains disappeared from my back
{ You are welcome to the use Of my name as
one who can endorse what is claimed for this
reraedy-'',
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents
Foster -Afiiourn Co.. Buffalo. n. Y. sole
agents for the Upited States.
Remember the name-DOan's-and take
no other. 81
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-12-13

The city of Greenville has appro-
priated s4.7oo for new fire head
quarters.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-12-13
TRUE MARKET VALUE.
Circular Letter Of Instructions Sent
Out by Comptroller General Jones

Columbia, Dec. 4.-Comptroller
General Jones means business" in
the step he has taken toward getting
the tax assessment Of property, real
as we'll as personal, in this State on
a market value basis, instead Of on an
uneven pretense Of a so per cent.
basis. The circular letter Of instruc-
tions which he sent out last week TO
county auditors, assessing boards and
county equalizing boards directing
that the law be strictly observed With
the beginning of the new year and
that property be assessed at is true
market value, will be followed this
week by call for a convention Of
county auditors to meet with the
comptroller general for conference
to decide upon a plan Of action to be
pursued EVENLY and similarly through
out the State. The step which the
comptroller general has taken has
caused much talk throughout the
State and has set property holders 20
thinking. Of course it is a. sort of
revolutionary measure, and while the
Justice and the sense of it has appeal
ed to many good business men and
big property holders regardless Of the
e. of
be affected, still the thing has not
been generally understood, and there
is a fear also that the purpose of the
comptroller general to equalize the
property throughout the State more
nearly will not be successful under
the departure he is making on ac-
count of the great proficiency and skill
individuals and communities have ac-
quired by long practice and expert
ence in the matter Of tax lodging.
have taken hold in various parts Of
the State, Mr.. Jones said today, "that
this is a a-scheme to increase the taxes.
Such is not the case. My object is to
get property equalized in this State.
and stop this shameful tax lodging.
There's are some notorious exceptions
but generally speaking the cotton
mills and other big property are being
assessed on genuine 50 per cent.
basis, and small property is being
assessed -at from 9 to 100 per cent.
Only so, much money is needed to run
the State and county governments,
and the higher the assessment the
greater the yield Of money on a given
levy, but the levy may be easily chang
ed. In other words if the assessment
is doubled throughout the State, the
levies for State, county and city pur-
poses, may be cut in half.
The inequality and injustice Of the
taxation of property in tbs State has
been a shame and disgrace for dec
ades.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-12-13
Failed.

*All efforts have failed to find a
better remedy for coughs, colds and
lung troubles than Foley's Honey and
Tar 1t stops the cough, heals the
lungs and prevents serious results
from a cold. j. \. Patterson, Nashua
10 wa,writes: Last winter I had a
bad cold on my lungs and tried at
least a dozen advertised cough med
icines and had treatment from two
physicians without getting any bene-
fit A friend recommended Foley
Honey and Tar and two-thirds Of a
bottle cured me. | consider it the
greatest cough and lung medicine in
the world Durant's Pharmacy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-12-13
Doctors Could Not Help Her.

*"I had kidney trouble for years, .
writes Mrs. Raymond Conner of Shell
ton, Wash, "and the doctors could
not help me. I tried Foley's Kidney
Cure, and the very first dose gave me
relief and I am now cured. I cannot
say too much for Foley's Kidney
Cure It make the diseased kidneys
sound so they will eliminate the
poisons from the blood. Unless they
do this. good health is impossible.
Durant's Pharmacy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-12-13
Natures Warning
Sumter People Must Recognize
and Heed 1t.

& Kidney:ills come quietly ysteriously,
But nature always warns you through
the urine. =:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-12-13
KILLED \ BEAR.
Hunting Party in Santee Swamp
Bag Big Game.

Engineer E. A Ray and John Lu-
cas- spent last week on camp hunt
in Santee swamp They enjoyed their
outing very much and succeeded in
bagging much game. Mr.. Ray killed
a bear weighing one hundred and for
ty pounds net. This bear is consid-
cred Of pretty good size for Santee
swamp. Mr.. Ray feels proud Of hay
ing killed a bear-Florence Times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-12-13
The Season of Indigestion.

&The season of indigestion is upoa
US. Kodol DYSPEPSIA Cure for indi-
CESSATION and DYSPEPSIA will do every
thing for the stomach that an over
loaded or overworked stomach can
not do for itself Kodol digests what
you eat-gives the stomach rest
relieves sour stomach, bellching
heartburn, indigestion, etc. For sale
by all druggists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-12-13
Big Land Sale.

Sellers. December 6.-Perhaps tue
heaviest deal in real estate ever trans
acted in this county was cousummatec
yesterday, when deeds were signed by
the heirs and children of the late Jas.
Berry, conveying the title for 3, 767
acres Of land to Horace L. Tilghman.
The consideration expressed in the
deeds amounts to the snug sum OF
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-12-13

THE strongest objection against
the assessment Of all property at its
true value is the fact that the three
mill constitutional school tax is fixed
in the constitution, therefore the levy
cannot be reduced as other levies for
State, county and municipal pur-
poses: hence for the full assessment,
s400, 100000 the three constitu-
tional tax would raise s1,200:00O.
This with the dispensary money
would be far in excess of the require
ments Of the schools. But special To-
cal school ievies would be unnecces-
sary and could be abolished
1t may be added now that half the
counties being now dry there is no in
come to them from the dispensary
fund. and that with the dispensary
wiped out over 100000 a year woull
be taken from the schools.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-12-13
\ Fearful Catc.

aIt is a fearful fate to have to endure
the terrible torture of piles. " can
truthfully say writes Harry Colson.
of Masonvi!le, Ia. that for blind.
bleeding. itching and protrudins piles.
Bucklen's .Nrnica salve is the best
cure made Also best for cuts.
burns and injuries. 25c at al drug
gists