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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-19
MINISTERSHIP FOR
II. G. KNOWLES
Gets Fine Appointment in Re-
COgnitiOn Of His Service to
Delaware RepubIiCaniSm
Ills SECOND GREAT HONOR

BY Our own Wire. Publishers Press
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19-The Presi-
dent to-day sent the following nonl-
nations to the Senate:
To he secretaries. of embassies:
Montgomery schuyler, tn Of New
York, at St. Petersburg, Russia.
John Gardner Coolidge. Of Massa-
chusetts, at Mexico. Mexico.
To he second secretaries Of en-
bass es: Nelson O'shaughnessy, Of
Now York, at st. Petersburg, Russia
Robert NJ. Winthrop, of Massachusetts,
at Rome, Italy.
To be ENJOYS extraordinary and min
listers plenipo Tertiary: Joseph w. Lee.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-19
LAST TICKS FROM THE WIRE

Bv our own Wire. Publishers Press.
BOSTON, Dec. 19-Fire this morning
destroyed the big furniture house of
Eldridge and Peabody and damaged
several adjaining stores, causing loss
of S5OO,OOo
NE YORIS-Both administration
tickets probably won in the election
in the New York and Mutual Life In
surance COMPANIES. which closed yes.
terday. The New York Life admins
tration ticket claims victory by 100000
and the administration OF the Mutual
says II has been sustained by a major
ity Of 115O000.
BAKERSFIELD-On three feet Of
rocks bar the rescuers from the en-
tombed miner, Hicks, who last night
weakened for the first time in his
thirteen days Of living hell" Every
effort was made TO cheer him. but the
stencil arising from the bodies Of the
five dead miners which lie about Hicks
has become sickening. The rescuers
are hopeful OF getting Hicks out to-
lay.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-19
SELLING EFFECTS
OF STEEL PLANT
sale Of Personal Property of
DeIunCt Company Resumed
at Noon To-day

The sale Of the personal property Of the
Diamond State Steel Company was re-
sumed az noon to-day. The principal pur-
chaser on the ground is u. j. Driscoll,
who is said to represent John T., New
kirk and Company Of Philadelphia, which
concern purchased the bis plant Of The
defunct company yesterday for s575,oo.
The furniture and other effects in tho
Philadelphia office of tho company were
purchased by surith Brothers, Of VIII
mingtcn. for 500, and the effects Of the
two local offices. at the plant and in tho
Equitable Building. were bought in by Nj.
Brisroii for g. nominal sum-
This afternoon Auctionecr nj. 4. Free
man. Of Philadelphia. will sell large
quantity Of finished products IN tho spike
and forge mills. the machine shops. foun-
dry and storerooms Yesterday Henry
Hitner's Sons. Of Philadelphia, bought
7o0o0 pounds Of bolts and nuts az sl.l5
per hundred pounds. and 1880 pounds OF
the plates and a number of spikes OF So
cents per hundred pounds. Go'dstain &
Son. Of the same city. purchased 500
pounds Of rivets at 81 per hundred pounds.
History Of Company.
For three years the company has
been IN the hands Of the receivers. 1t
succeeded the Diamond State Iron
Company, and was organized in 1901.
There is s2.25O,O0 preferred and s2.-
100000 common stock. and no divi-
dends have ever been paid. Stockhold-
ers in the old company received stock
i'm the present concern i'm the proportion
OF 50 1-2 shares preferred and so
shares Of common for each 100 shares
OF the old stock. on the old stock. the
par Of which was $50. assessments
amounting to S6.25 per share had been
called.
At the time Of the organization OF
the present company. in 1901, new cap
ital was desired to build a steel depart
ment and improve the works and 5000,
900 was then set aside as working cap
itaI. etc, but no substantial return has
since been earned for stockholders.
Various attempts at reorganization
have been made in the past two years
without success. There are 1000. 900
4 per cent. bonds OF the Diamond State
Iron Company underlying, and these
bondholders and stockholders In the
Diamond state Steel Company have
been lately directing a now effort to
'rehabilitate the company and resume
business.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-19
In New Position.

James Harmstead, who for a number
of years has been a foreman Of signals
under W. l.. Smith. supervisor of sig
nails on the p. 3. and w. railroad, has
been appointed assistant supervisor of
signals on the Baltimore central divi-
sion Of the Pennsylvania railroad.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-19
Oil Stove Causes Fire.

An oil stove explosion In the rooms
OF Elmer Allen. colored at 511 Tatnall
street this morning, caused a fire
which did amage to the furnishings
amounting to about $40. which is COW
cred by insurance.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-19
HAS $I,3OO,OOO; IS INSANE
Mrs. Henry 5rintOn Coke, Who Was
TO Have Welded, Restrained.

WEST CHESTER, Pa, Dec. 19-The
Jury in lunacy in the case OF Mrs Isabel
Brinton Coke. the widow OF the late
Henry Brinton Coke, has filed its report
in court. finding her Of unsound mind. and
recommending that she be given into Tho
charge Of her son. Alexander Browne
Coke. The Girard Trust Company, Of
Philadelphia, was some time ago dp-
pointed trustee of her estate Of $4,000.
Mrs. Coke is at present in New York.
and is said TO be in ill-heaith as the resalt
of a stroke Of paralysis. She was for
merly Miss Belle Brown, the daughter of
Alexander Brown, prominent Philadel-
pAa banker.
Some time ago she created a sensation
by her determination TO marry Dr. HI.
OF Liverpool, whom she had met while n
Europe.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-19

Of MarylanI. to Guatemala and Hon
duras; Horace q. Knowles. OF pell-
ware, to Roumania and Servia; Will
liam c. Fox. Of Jersey to Ecuador;
Thomas c. Dawson, Of Iowa, Colombia.
To be secretaries of legations: Leon
ard NJ. Thomas. Of Pennsylvania.
Madrid. Spain; Stanton Sickles, OF New
York, to Greece and Montenegro, and
Of the diplomatic agency in Bulgaria
Robert WOODS Bliss. Of New York, az
Brussels. Be gium.
To be secretary legation and consul
general: Philip M. Brown. of Moss,
TO Roumanil and Servia.
To be minister resident and consul
general, Tenton r. McCreary. o.
Michigan, to Santo Domingo.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-19
Thanks 10 the Police.

The managers OF the Day Nursery
and Hospital for Babies desire 10 re-
turn TO the police force Of the city
their most grateful acknowledgements
for the recent generous Christmas gift
of SIS In behalf Of these institutions.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-19
Freioht Wreck.

Three B. and O. freight cars we're
thrown from the 3. and O. tracks at
Moore station into ditch last night
delaying traffic on the line several
hnnra
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-19
Sunday School Exercises.

On Sunday evening the Lawer
Brandywine Presbyterian sunday
School win hold their Christmas ex-
ercises. An interesting program has
been prepared by teachers and scholars.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-19
Mr.. Knowles, Appointment.


The appointment OF Horace c.
Knowles. Of this city to be United
states Minister to Roumania and
servia. IS in recognition to Mr..
Knowles great service to the Repubh-
can party Of Delaware in bringing a
union of the political factions this year
which resulted in thee lection of United
states Senator Henry A. dupont. The
appointment was expected. The
office pays an annual salary Of $4,000
The post mas just been vacated by John
w. Riddle, who has been appointed
Ambassador to Russia.
In the summer President Roosevelt
offered to Mr.. Knowles an appointment
TO either Panama or Peru, but prefer
ring a European post, Mr. Knowles
waited until there was a vacancy
there.
Mr.. Knowles is one Of the best known
men Of the State. He was born IN
Seaford, Sussex county. learned the
printing business and later took up the
study of law. being admitted to prac-
tice before the New Castle county bar
IN 1895. He always was an enthus-
iastic Republican, and in recognition o.
his early political service was appoint
ed by President Harrison as Consul to
Bordeaux, France, which post he filed
with honor from 1889 to 1898. Thus
he has been honored twice at the hands
of an American President.
Mr. Knowles was a candidate for
Congress in the campaign OF 19O0 but
because Of o bolt in the Kent and Sus-
sex caucusses lost the nomination by
q ~ew vote. Jonathan S. Willis was
chosen and was elected.
Two years ago Mr.. Knowles was the
Regular Republican nominee for Con-
gress, but withdrew in favor Of Dr
Hiram r. Burton. For five years he
has been attorney for the New Castle
County Levy Court and for the past
two years has also been the legal ad-
wiser Of County Comptroller Chandler
Mr.. Knowles is married and resides
at No. 1106 Jackson street.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-19
Rutehsrs Mestina.

The wilmington Retail Butchers As
sociauon viii hold a meeting in the
Fame Hose House to-morrow night.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-19

- voRx-1lrA Rnaseu sac has.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-26
BRYAN and La Toilette.

Tie Racine Times has tie following
TO say CT two of the greatest AZ most
sincere living Americans:
william Jennings Bryan an4 Robert
NJ la Toilette met AT Wate:tJUa Tues
day while the former was on his way
to Madison. The meeting Vas acct
dental hut according to newspaper re-
ports not the less pleasurahle. There
is strong friendship Detwcel Inc two
and each has words OF praise for the
others public services. There is a
great difference between the two, how
ever Bryan is unQuestionably far
more powerful and magnetic public
speaker, but La Toilette has the great
est and most accurate mentality. Bry-
an treats public questions from the
broad standpoint of general principles
but La Toilette delves into the details
and extracts the essence. Bryan is
more or less superficial while La Fol
lette is painstaking and accurate. Each
is the leader of advanced thought in
his party and each is eXecrated by the
money power of the country 1t is
within the bounds of possibility that
they may be opponents for the presi-
dency at the next national election and
if so the contest will be friendly one
and conducted with mutual regard for
each other
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-26
A Young Mother at 20.

"My mother has suddenly been made
young at 20. Twenty years of intense
suffering from dyspepsia had entirely
disabled her, until six months ago,
when she began taking Electric Bit
terss which have completely cured her
and restored the strength and activity
she had in the prime of life writes
Mrs. w L. fitzpatrick, of Danforth,
Me. Greatest restorative medicine on
the globe. Sets stomach, liver and
Kidneys right, purifies the blood, and
cures malaria, biliousnescs and weak
nesses. Wonderful nerve tonic Price
soc Guaranteed by Hartz & Ullemey-
er's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-26

male interviewer who questioned him
on the subject of his matrimonial in
tentions. replied that he would have
married long ago if he had only been
u Mormon. This recalls the reply made
by Sir Richard Burton, the famous
oriental traveller to an anxious mother
who asked him what his intentions
were concerning her daughter. ''Ah,
madam. said Sir Richard, lin a coun-
try like Great Britain where man is
allowed but .one wife at a time one
can not be too careful
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-26
Silver Enjoying n Boom.

Colorado is deeply interested in the
wonderful boom in silver which sent
the price up TO 30 cents an ounce. The
explanation of this squirt in silver APP
pears to be that while the demand has
steadily. though gradually, grown since
1896. there has been no appreciate in
crease in the production in the last 10
years While there has been a large
amount of money invested in mining
in that period, it has gone into cold
and copper ventures rather than into
the search for the white metal. The
gold hunt has been stimulated by the
adoption of gold as the money stand
ard of the great commercial countries,
while copper has been a favorite OBJ
ject of search because the new uses to
which the metal is put daily have
found an apparently ineXhaustible
market for ii.
The price of silver has also been
stimulated by the largely increased
demand for it as subsidiary coinage in
this country and by the prospects
ahead of it in the countries whose cir
culating medium is silver and copper.
The greatest of them is the report that
China is about to adopt a money sys-
tenn which will be imperial, in strong
contrast with the old system. which
has been for provinces only. The new
Chinese coinage may be based on sill
yer or on gold. but in either event the
medium will be silver. The
increase in the commerce of the world
demanding metallic money for interna-
tional exchanges has also something TO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-26

do with the buoyant price of the white
metal. While it has been assumed
that the increased production of gold
was taking care of this, Director of the
Mint Roberts has recently compiled an
estimate of the worlds supply of gold
money, which is $150,000,000 less than
the usually accepted estimate. He be-
lieves the amount of gold which has
been diverted TO the arts has been I'M
derstated to something like this
amount
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-26

The late Sam Jones prided himself
On belonging TO the church militant
Because of his sensational methods as
an evangelist he was often in strenu-
GUS situations, but perhaps the most
thrilling episode of his erratic career
was on the occasion of his visit to a
rough town down in Texas. On Sans
arrival in town he announced his pur-
pose TO clean it out or up Thereupon
he was waited upon by committee of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-26

There can be no question that the
public mind in New York is profound
" impressed over the gubernatorial
election, which makes the campaign
extremely doubtful. and which every
candidate that is elected will be under
no obligations TO his party for his vic
tory, as many democrats are support
ing Mr. Hughes and a large number of
republicans are supporting Mr.. Hearst
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-26

Chief of Police Kittilsen has taken
the stand that under the ordinances of
Moline. no campaign Autographs but
his own for sheriff shall adOrn the
telegraph and telephone poles of
that city But the people of Moline
are not so biased as Candidate Kittil-
sen would have them appear Scores
of them sent down for Autographs of
Donovan yesterday-andt they will post
them. too
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-26

Frank L. Butterworth. a noted Yale
football player OF a few years ago. has
been nominated for state senator to
represent the Eighth Connecticut dis
trict by the republicans. Harvard's
Old-time star halfback, Everett J. Lake
of Hartford. is the republican candi-
date for lieutenant governor of Con
necticut
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-26

Miss BradGon, the popular novelist,
who celebrated her 10th birthday by
issuing her SD book. received $3.50
for her best known effort. Lady Aud
ley's Secret" Since then royalties
have been paid TO her on over a mil
lion copies. Miss Braddon reads,
French. German, Spanish, and Italian
with equal facility.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-26

II is 4G years since there has been
4 change in the conduct of the county
clerks office When the condition of
county affairs is under discussion.
would it not expedite matters to make
a change-and leave no stone unturned
10 make the investigation complete.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-26

All that the Union may do to divert
public attention from the fact. the is
sue cannot be lodged. 1t is a plain.
cold question Of competency vs.. in
competency in the county treasurer
candidacy. Both Cox and Schafer have
been tried. Look up their records.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-26

citizens. headed by the mayor, who
told the evangelist that he had better
not try; enforcing their advice by
swinging a big stick When the dust
had subsidized Sam had the stick and
the field of evangelistic work was
.lcnr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-26

St Louis Republic: In falling TO
have Il full and free discussion of the
subject OF currency reform, the bank
ers gave congress Il fine excuse for dis
Greet silence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-26

II this campaign runs much longer.
the first thing the Union knows il will
be forced into d defense of itself. And
what a spectacle that will present for
gods and men,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-26

\ Japanese midshipman at Annapo-
lis has resigned. Ii the Nipponese are
growing angry with US il is just as
well not 10 teach any of them how to
fight
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-26

Talking about juggling with figures,
the Union ought to be admitted to the
school of high finance it could seek in
figuring former County Treasurer Cox
out of his present predicament
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-26

Realizing that in order TO present
the proper inducements TO factories
there must be competitive track facili-
ties. Rock Island proposes to provide
that essential without delay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-26

Gust the court house ring and then
the people will ascertain the true status
of affairs at the county building
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-26

Some say that city girls are poor, ig
norant things. Some of them cannot
tell a horse from a COW, but they do
know that HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea is one of the greatest beautifiers
known. Tea or tables, 50 cents. 7. II.
Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-26
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue, Rock Island, Ill I'm
tered at the postoffice as second-class
matter.1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-26

BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-26
The Way To Mark Your
Ballot Nov. E.

For Congressman Fourteenth District,
Xxi D. w. MATTHEWS.
For Senator, Thirty-third Senatorial
District,
Xxi GEORGE r. WHITING.
For Representative, Thirty-third Sena,
torial District,
wi EVERETT L. WERTS.
CThree Votes.)
For County Clerk,
Xxi FRANK GUSTAFSON.
For County Treasurer,
Xxi JOHN SCHAFER.
For Sheriff,
Xxi CORNELIUS DONOVAN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-26
SOME SNAPS.

7ox15o What will
for them?
OTIS o
or and
$500
bull
highdr a i
of
A 5ox14o;
Pa
decidedly
5 a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-26

TERMS. - Daily, 10 cents per week.
Weekly, 81 per year in advance.
All communications of arGGmentative
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for publica-
ton. No such articles viii be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every
township in Rock Island county.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-23
Treating Wrong Dlsease.

Many times women call on their family
physiclane, suffering. a. they imagine,
ore from dyspepsia. another from heart
disease, another from liver cr kidney
disease another from nervous exhaustion
Or pfostrafiOr. another with pain here and
there, and la this way they al present
alike ~ themselves and their easy-going
and Indifferent. Or 0ver-busy doctor, sep
nrate and distinct diseases, Tor which he,
assuming them " 10 such, prescribes his
pills and potioHe In reality, they are al
only epnpioms caused ~ some uterine
disease The physician, ignorant cf the
c0use u suffering, encourages this prac-
tice until large bills are made. The suf-
fcring patient gets 70 better, but probably
worse by reason Of the delay, wrong
treatment and consequent complications.
"A proper medicine ike Dr. Pierce's Fa-
y0rite Prescription. directed n ne cause
would have entirely removed the disease,
thereby dispelling al those distressing
symptoms. and instituflng comfort IN
sfead III prolonged misery. II has been
well said, that "a disease known is half
cured
Dr. Pierce's Fayorite Prescription Is a
scientific medicine. carefully devised by
40 experienced and sklllful physician,
and adapted 70 wOman's delicate system.
It u made Of native medicinal roots and
Is perfectly harmless In is effects IN any
cOIldifiOf " nc system.
AS powerful InvigoratIng tonic Fa-
vOrlte Prescription imparts strength TO
the whole system and 70 the organs dis
tlnctly feminine IA particular. For over
worked. rworn-Outr rundown" deblll-
tated teachers. milliners. dressmakers,
seamstresses, shop girls h0use-keepers,
nursing mothers, and feeble women gem
orally. Or. Pierce's favOrite Prescription
Is the greatest earthly boon, being un-
equaled as an aDpetizing cordial and re-
stOrative tonic.
Asa soothing and strengthening nerv--
Inc rFavorite Prescription Is unequaled
and ls invaluable IN allaylng and sub
DUNG nervous excitabBity, irritability,
nervous exhaustion, nervous prostration,
neuralgia, hysteria, spasms, chOreo, -.
Nhns's dance, and other distressing, nefY-
Gus symptoms commonly attendant upon
functional and organic disease Of the
ute-ls. IL induces refreshing sleep and
relieves mental anxiety and dependency.
Dr. plerce's Pleasant Pellets inylgOrate
the stomach, liver and bowels. One y
three q dose. Easy 70 take as candy.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-23
SAVED BABY
LYON LIFE
Untold Suffering and Constant
Misery Awful Sight From that
Dreadful Complaint, lnfautiIe Ec-
zema Commenced at Top Of his
Head and Covered Entire Body.
MOTHER PRAISES
CUTICURA REMEDIES

oOur baby had that dreadful com,
plainL. Infaniile Eczema, which afflicted
Lim for several months, commencing ~
the top II 81 head. and - last covering
his whole body. He euiierinRs we're
untold and constant misery, " fact,
fherc wis nothing We would not have
done ~ have given him feliei. Re
family doctor seemed 70 be wholly
Incapable u coping With The case, and
after ssrious experiments ol hls, which
resulted in no benefit 70 The chila, We
cent to Mazon, H., 70 druggist and got
+ fuil aet of the Cuticura Remedies and
applied as per directions, and be- began
ta improve Immediately, and IN about
fhree. or four days began 70 show a
brighter spirit and really laughed, for
The first time In q year. IN about ninety
DAYS he WIS fully recovered. with tho
exception of a rough skin, which y
erndually disappearing, and eycntlsalsy
vii BE- replaced by q healthy one.
"praiso for the Cuiicura Remedies
has always been our greatest pleasure,
and there Is nothing too good that VIC
could say Ia their favor, Tor they GER
fainiv saved our baby's life, for he was
fhc most awful sight that ever beheld,
prior 10 the treatment ~ the Cuilcura
hemedics. Mm. Macbelle Lyon, 1870
Appleton Ave, Parsons, Kan, July -,
foOhW
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-23
rnE RIGnT sYsTEN

The elty council iias reduced the tax esy from 70
mills to Is. rbs IS tlss7 result of tie board q -
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-23

pgeyentics, as the name implies,
prevents all colds and grippe when
taken az the sneeze stage.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-23
80 AKE 80 cREDITORs.

p !. Nzgls cfzrzes that the Democratic executive
committees of Oklahoma in psrpstnafing itself n once
,gao the win Of the rank and as of the partg, is ty-
fag 70 rob tie people Of TIE victory they expect to WIN
b November ia order to pay the nunholy debts con-
traetea In the campaign We al had strong s1sP
eoo that such debts we're coutrActed but I'D not Ar
gaQle speak Up and tel Us just what they werss