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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-15
FOR THE CAPTURE
OF JOHN PAUL JONES.
Commanding an American ship. the
government viii pay the sum
Of 1000 guineas.

OF the man John Paul Jones. though
volumes OF speculation have been writ
ten, the world knows almost nothing
that everything touching his inner self
should be shrOuded, though he was
nothing loath To demand proper recOg
for his country's good.
There have never been lacking in
situations that the real reason for the
admirars reticence arose from his de
sire TO hide certain things which had
been said touching his parentage. 1t
was commonly reported at one time
that John Paul Jones. though born into
the family OF John Paul, n thrifty
Scotch gardener at Arbigland, on the
Solway firth. was in reality the son
OF Lord Selkirk. upon whose estate
Gardener Paul delved. Careful inquiry
has dIsproved the scandal Jennie Mac
dun. the mother OF the naval hero and
the wife OF Gardener Paul. WAS a
woman OF character. possessed In full
measure OF the domestic virtues.
The boy John Paul. the youngest OF
Eve sons, was born in a little cottage
Nth comes flowing into the Solwsy.
When twelve years OF age he was APP
prentieed 10 a ship merchant at White
Haven. The future admirars first voy
age took him to the Rappahannock riv-
or OF America. Twice or three times
the trip was repeated. Owing TO the
death OF his master the apprentice was
released from his engagement at the
age OF sixteen. An elder brother had
settled on the banks OF the American
river, and with him the @y lived and
studied for some time. This brother
had been adopted by a wealthy Virgin
ta family. and when he died John Paul
was invited 20 take his place and
adopt the meme OF his benefsctor. SO
ehat be might logically succeed 10 the
ESTATES. This he did and thereafter was
kAown rs Paul Jones. his signatures
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-15

~ ENERAL HORACE PORTER,
UT United States ambassador to
~ France, is the man to whom
is due most Of the credit for
the finding OF the remains OF John
Paul Jones in Paris and their identif-
cation beyond all possibility of doubt.
For i've years the ambassador has
been agitating the matter both in
America and in France. He organized
at his own expense a systematic over
hauling OF the mortuary records OF the
Paris OF century ago. General POr
ter met with innumerable delays and
discouragementS in the prosecution OF
the search. Historians differed con
corning the resting place OF the hero
The archives relating to the matter
were burned during the stormy times
of the French revolution and the com
mune OF 1871. The national assem-
bly, which sent a delegation to the ad-
mirals funeral failed To keep any rec
ord Of the burial place Finally how
ever, as the result of General PorteT's
logged refusal To give up the search
some clews were found which led. di-
rectly to the abandoned st Louis Gem
etery, which has long been COY cred
with small houses and shops. There
the body was found.
The man whose remains lay unknown
and unhOnored in Paris for more than
d century was the greatest naval gen
ius OF his time. He was deco rated by
the king Of France. by the empress of
Russia and 10y the congress OF the
United States. Plebeian Though he was
by birth, he was sutton for the hand
OF princess royal, and upon him she
smiled. The British government thought
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-15

showing that he dropped the name
John altogether
Jones success on shore. however, did
not cure him Of his Unborn affection for
the sea Long before the death OF his
brother while he was still John Paul.
be disappeared from the estate on the
Rappahannock river. and a letter TO his
brother explained that he had sailed on
a merchantmen bound for Liverpool
This life OH the sea continued with few
lntermissions until he arrived at his
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-15
John Paul Jones

Picturesque Career of the First Commander Of the
American Navy. Whose Recently Discovered Remains
VIII Shortly Be Brought From France to the
United States on an American Warship :. :: :.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-15

ENGLISH CARTOON. JONES TIE PIRATE"
The feet in which Jones sailed under
Commodore Hopkins was a misera BILE
AFFAIR. and Hopkins was the weakest
OF commanders. Jones succeeded in
inducing his superior to sail for Mas
sau, where under the direction OF the
junior officer vast amount OF British
stores We're seized On the way back
10 the United States the British frig-
ate Glasgow was sighted. but IL es-
capped the American feet owing TO the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04
COMMISSIONER HANDLfY
AGAIN RECONS|DERS

Commissioner L. B. Handley has
defeat in his efforts to regulate the
great city of Spokane. This time the
indignation of the citizens directed
against the commissioner comes in a
storm of protest over attempting to
regulate the speed Of vehicles over
the high Hangman creek bridge.
number of persons were arrest
ed on the orders of COMMISSIONS
Handel for driving faster than a
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04
IMPERFECT DIGESTION

means less nutrition and in conse-
quence less vitality. When the liver
fails to secrete bile, the blood be-
comes loaded with bilious properties,
the digestion becomes impaired and
the bowels constipated Herbine
will rectify this; it gives tone to the
stomach. liver and kidneys, strength
ems the appetite, clears and improves
the complexion, infuses new life and
s9 ;s;;; T. :; E E. : ''S'; M
sale by
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04
SEWER CONSTRUCTION
A MENACE TO LIVES

of gravel prevent a passage of teams
in meeting.
The danger to pedestrians in IL is
crossing is great. Cars from both
directions line up and are blocked by
freight trains. Teams congregate so
thickly that it is impossible to break
through the mass.
The mud is six inches deep at a
point where the street cars take on
passengers, who are forced to wade.
Another danger is the noise created
by the switching of engines prevent
ing pedestrians hearing approaching
wagons
Every hour in the day men, wom-
en- and children are seen fleeing for
their lives through mire and slush to
escape the trains, street cars, teams
and wheelmen. The Northern Pacific
fiagman seems powerless to keep the
crossing clear.
If something is not done soon,
damage suit against the city will be
the result, as accidents are sure to
follow if the street is allowed to
remain in it's present condition.
When Commissioner HandIey was
notified and asked to remedy the
matter he said the work was let on
contract to Peter Costello and that
he had nothing to say about it.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04
new RURAL ROUTE

Gus Manning of the mailing d.
vision in the postoffice at Minneapolis
has been transferred to Spokane 70
exchange places with p. NJ. Gauv-
ereau.
Rural free delivery route No. z
has been established by Postmaster
Harrison. The route mapped out will
cover Five Mile prairie to the Little
Spokane schoolhouse and T. M. Grif-
fiths and will be % miles long.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

walk over the bridge, but the row
raised over the arrests has resulted
in the commissioner again taking
water.
Yesterday Mr.. Handley ordered the
removal of the signs forbidding fast
driving and called off the campaign.
The commissioner states, however,
that the public must not abuse the
right given them to drive faster than
walk and must not turn the big
bridge into a speedway.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04
LEGISLATURE

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Jan. 4-The
Illinois state Legislature met and or
gained for business today. AL
though Illinois does not elect a sena-
tor this session there is enough pro-
jected legislation of Importance to
ermake the s. ssion busy one. Gov
Deneen will be inaugurated next
Monday.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04
INCORPORATED

The American Metal company filed
articles of incorporation today. The
capitalization is placed at $4,000 and
the object of the company is to pur-
chase and manufacture the "a. w.
Bascom patent metal railway tie"
The following directors were elected
com, E. w. Talbot, o. N. Parsons,
L. q. Nash and C. Gerard.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

W. r. Simms, E4 Sprague avenue,
entered complaint yesterday to
Street Commissioner Handley calling
attention to the dangerous condition
of the Northern Pacific railroad
crossing at Sprague avenue and Di-
vision street. The crossing at this
point is one of the most important
in the city and it is virtually closed
so far as traits is concerned be-
cause of the putting in of a sewer
and the tearing up of the streets I'M
til they are impossible.
For half a block on Sprague and
one block on Division great banks
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04
RIGHT TREATMENT.

The newsboys on The Press are the
best natured and happiest set of little
business men in Spokane. We aid
them in attaining to success in every
way possible, and do not discharge
them If they happen to work for
some other fellow at odd moments
Have a place for several more.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04
AGAINST
TRACTION FRANCHISE

A petition and protest has been
filed with the city clerk urging that
the city council refuse to grant a
franchise applied for by the Spokane
Traction company to build. operate
and maintain a street car line south
street to Sixth avenue and thence
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

second week in December while
supervising the details for the COM
pletion of the orchestra hall erected
by public subscription for his use at
a cost of 100000. The cold develop
ed into pneumonia, which defied the
efforts of corps Of noted physicians.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

east on Sixth to Bernard street.
The protest is signed by is tax
payers, representing over 1000 feet
of frontage of the property on the
streets Of the proposed new car line.
Among the signers are Colonel w.
NJ. Ridpath, D. NJ. Thompson, c. ].
Kemp and N. E. Nuzum.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04
THEODORE THOMAS DEAD

CHICAGO, Jan. 4. - Theodore
Thomas, the worldwide famous Or
chestral leader. for IA years at the
head of the Chicago orchestra, died
at $50 o'clock this morning with
pneumonia, aged 60.
Mr.. Thomas contracted a cold the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04
Wakefield
TO PORTLAND
(Soripps News Association.)

eT. LOUIS, Jan. John M.
Wakefield, chief of the department of
concessions of the Louisiana Pur-
chase exposition, left for Portland
today to take charge of the same
department for the Lewis and Clark
exposition.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04
PRIZE MASQUERADE BALL

at Swedish Brothers hall, Thursday
evening. January 5. Four prizes
Best ladies' costume, best gents cos
tune, most comical costume for both
ladies and gentlemen. Admission, Csc
and soc. Dancing until a, m.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04
CHURCH DINNER

The ladies of the Unitarian church,
Sprague avenue and Jefferson street,
will give a chicken pie dinner at the
church Friday, January 6, from 1890
a. m. to p. m. Price, 35 cents.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

William G. Douglass has gone to
st. Louis to visit relatives at his old
home In that city.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04
IOWA LAW
IS VIOLATED
(Scripps News Association

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.-The su-
preme court today in the case Of the
American Express company against
the state of Iowa held that the laws
of Iowa prohibiting original packages
violate the constitution by restricting
the interstate commerce consign-
ments original In other states.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

Ridpath's History Of the World
tells all the facts and reads like f1c-
ton. See ad. on page A.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-04

Meet your friends at the Phster.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12

A busy time will the next session of congress be, says an exchange. A large deficit will confront 1t; the tariff revisionists are ready to bounce upon it; the advocates for parental super vision, if not control, of railroads are encamped around and about the capi- tol. If these were not enough to give the wise men trouble, Panama canal matters are shaping up in that direc- tion. More money must be had, for there is no use hoping there will be a reduction of expenses, and to get more money the tarif will have to be re- vised, or internal taxes increased. This latter proposition will be bitterly op- posed. The warning forces will be the ''stand-patters" against the. revision ists" aided by those who oppose an in- crease of internal taxes. The stand patters will oppose any attempt to change the tariff and insist that the necessary additional revenue be raised by increasing the tax on spirits and to- bacco. The revisionists claim that reduction of the tariff will result in largely increased revenue from GUS toms dutioe, and hence there will be no necessity for increasing the internal taxes. For some years the manufac- turers of spirits and tobacco have in- sisted upon lower tax, hence they will join hands with the revisiohists. It is probable that they will advocate duty on coffee and tea and this lat ter proposition is favored by some members of the cabinet, as we'll as by a number of congressman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12

Justice Gaynor of the supreme court of New York city has just made a ruling that is likely to have far reach ing results if sustained by the court of appeals, which is expected to be given an opportunity to pass upon it. A 13-year-old boy was hurt in ma chine at which he was working. In the suit for damages, Justice Gaynor excluded testimony offered for the pur- pose of showing contributory neglect, saying that the employer was debarred from that defense by the fact that the employment of the boy was contrary to the law forbidding labor by child of fewer than IA years. If employers violate the law and the child gets hurt. he gets hurt at their risk. That may not be good law, but 1t ought to be.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
TWO SIDES OF THE BODY.

Speaking of oddities" said another man, there is more truth than poetry in the rather rough saying, sometimes indulged in bandying spirit, that your feet are not mates." The fact is we are not as perfectly made as the sculptor, the painter and the poet would have us believe.
 For instance, the two sides of a persons face are never alike. The eyes are out of line intwO cases out of five, and one eye Is stronger than the other in seven persons out of ten. The right eye is also, as rule, higher than the left. Only one person in fifteen has perfect eyes, the largest percentage of defects prevailing among fair haired people The smallest interval of sound can be distinguished better with one ear than with both.
 v 1.-The nails of two4rfingers sneveT grow with the same rapidity, that of the middle finger growing the fastest, while that of the thumb grows slOwest. In fifty-four cases out of 100 the left leg is shorter than the right. So, you see, we are not the perfect creatures we are sometimes represented to be, nor is it quite so horrible as one might imagine to be reminded that ones feet are not mates. The feet are not mates as a matter of fact, that is, they are not both exactly alike and of the same size."-New Orleans Times-Democrat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
SENSE OF SMELL IN BlnDs.

A study of the habits of flesh eating birds shows that if they possess the sense of smell at all 1t is not sufficient ly acute to enable them to use it in finding food.
 All observers are agreed that when a carcass is hidden, by never so slight screen, it Is safe from the attacks of vultures and other carrion seekers; but the most remarkable proof of the in- effectiveness of the sense Qf it exist at alb Is afforded by experiences which Dr. Guilemard was good enough to re late to me. Many times it has happen ed, he tells me, that, having shot wild beast or other game, which was too heavy to carry home, he has disem- bowled it and hidden the carcass in the hole of an "ant bear" -
 On returning with natives to carry 1t to camp he has. found a circle of vultures standing around the spot where the offal had been thrown, com pletely unaware of the carcass within a few yards of their beaks. Of obser, vations proving the possession of the sense, know none, unless we are will ing to accept as evidence the belief, which is very general among fanciers, that birds are attached to the smell of anise, and the similar belief of game keepers in some parts of -the country that they are attracted by valerian, It is said that pigeons may be prevented from deserting the doyecote by smear ing their boxes with oil of anise. Teachers are supposed to lure hen pheasants from a wood by anointing gateposts with tincture of valerian.-- Nature. <" r-S'a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12

Clarence D. Clark. the young senator from Wyoming, who becomes chairman of the very important committee on the judiciary through the death of Senator Orville H. Platt, of Connecticut, is an illustration of the senatorial luck" that attends some members of that body in the way of committee assign ments, says a Washington writer. When Clark first came to the senate he sought assignments on the public lands and the Indian affairs committees, as both had to do with matters of inter- est to his state. There were no va cancies there, however. but there were on foreign relations and judiciary, and he was given a place on these. New senators go to the bottom of the list of the committee membership and move up towards the top through death, resignation or failure of reelection of those ahead. and in this way Senator tlaih uhS IEdthFur tth a place that has been the lifetime ann bition of some senators and never realized. There have been some dis tinguished men at the head of the ju- dietary committee of the senate For ty years ago Lyman Trumbull. of Illi- nois. was chairman of this great com mittee. He was followed hg George F. Edmunds, of Vermont. Allen G. Thurman of Ohio. James L. Pugh of Alabama and George F. Hoar of Mas sachusetts. These are names to con- jure with. three of them republicans and two democratic. and each of them a power in their party and in the senate. Meanwhile Mir Clark has been given a place on the two committees he desired and now has about all one man can do in the United States senate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
2 mere million, Joe" must kick him.

mere million, "Joe" must kick him. self.
 The czar has been compelled to order the arrest of his valet. Now he Is con- fronted with the servant problem, like other mere mortals.
 Wisconsin proposes to tax bachelors. Now if Governor LaFollette could make every stalwart pay triple taxes he would be happy.
 If it were as difficult to corner other necessities as it is to corner the wheat market the way of the poor consumer would be bed of roses.
 Most of the men who start out to win immortality have to content themselves with oblivion. And many of them are happier with the latter than they would be with the former.
 The dedication of that Milwaukee bank president once more illustrates how unsafe 1t Is for bank officials to speculate, especially unsafe for their depositors, or their bondsmen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
HEARD IN PASSING

Probably both Kansas and Oregon envy Delaware its senatorial vacancy
 Ii is time for the sweet girl gradu- ate to begin to plan that graduation gown
 Perhaps Secretary shzr's dravbsck order had a good deal to do wifhsths collapse of John W Gstess wheat cor ner.
 Every lime Joe Letter 1e1ecu flat tbe 0atas vhsat csrn9 css4 GG1D saly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12

This young woman. who is the wife of the well known stneet railway en- ploye residing at 1 Bronson avenue. Waterbury. was cured quickly by the X-Rav Doctors. Read her surprising statement She ssys: During the past two or three years have been afflicted with hosting and other internal trOubles- I Thew that I was in need of skillful medical attention. but hesi- tatei to consult leading physicians on account of the great expense. Being informed that the Radio Cbemic Physi- clans were skiIIful and moderate in their charge for treatments. I went for sn examination On the advice Of friends. Being satisfied they could h>ip me. t>xzn taking their Magnetic treafmenfs- with marked improvement from the first BOW co1sidef myseif qzIfe veH. and recounesd the x-Rsy Docfofx
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
Hearing Restored.

George Hartley is we'll known and his statement may be accepted as true. He resides at 49 Grove street. Water bury. He says: T had catarrh for for about a year and after an attack of earache became deaf in my right ear. A ringing in the head also came on, and annoying. 1 went to the X- Ray Doctors. and their treatments have restored my hearing and the ea- tarrh Is very much better. I recom- mend the Radio-Chemie Physicians and their treatments. (SignedD
 GEORGE HARTLEY"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
FRIDAY, MAY 12. 1905.

The story has been spread abroad that there is no real patriotism among the common people of Russia. Yet we read about a group of Russian weav- CTS at Great Harrington, Mass, going home to their native Russia to enlist in the army and fight for their father land.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
Weak Heart Cured.

John Murphy lives at 3s9 River street. Waterbury. He says: "T had been troubled with catarrh of the head for some time. and for the past three years it has been particularly had. af- fecting my stomach and lungs. Il had some asthma. and my liver was torpid I went to the X-Ray Doctors and they have cured my heart difficuIty. have but little eatarrh now. and seldom have the asthma The Radio-C -Chemic Physi- clans have benefited me a great deal, 90 I recommend them sSIgneD
 JOHN MURPHY
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
Stomach Trosble Cured.

Miss Marguerite Mazee lives af Oak vile. Conn She says: -1 was frou- bIef six years with my stomach. which csnsei hezdxcbes and other Iistresses. I often had 10 leave my work. % e. were was the pain since eoing to the x-Ray Doctors my stomach is cured and the headaches are kooe. They gave me x-Rzy Naknesisn. vIbrusaee and Radio Active remediA I en1orDe the Radio Cbem1c Physfc1nns gisdly-
 -Siss xAnouunrrs nAorR-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
REGULAR TREATMENTS.

Among the various treatments given by the Radio-Chemic Physicians are electric. magnetic. catarrh snd X-Ray treatments. These are the outcome of the highest scientific research and ex- tended experience in the medical world The Radio Chemic Remedies are a number of vegetable preparations that have been proven curative by long use.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
FREE X.RAY EXAMINATION ]! Grand Offer Free xR Examination Consultation and Adcs Brings Hundreds Sufferers to e Radio Chem sla Offices The Continued MN4 So Soc Them 0nca
FREE OFFER CONTINUED.

Owing to the large number of pa tients who call upon the services Of the Radio Chemic Physicians 1t has been found necessary to extend the time of free examination, consultation and advice. The X-ray Doctors re quest those who wish to avail them selves of the generous offer extended to come to the offices before May IA. The offer of free X-Ray examination expires on that day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
Sarcastic.

Investigator-And what do.your low. est employees earn per. week:
 Manufacturer-About $2.50
 Investigator-That seems . very small salary.
 Manufacturer-They get six dollars You asked me what they earned.-In- dianapolis Journal. f rHsT ai -ft
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-12
A Philosopher

Though poor. he went rejoicing
 Through his life from year to year. For his appetite was splendid
 And his conscience midd ing clear. SWashington Star.