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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-11
The Sailor and the Fisurehead.

Old sailors sigh as they wander
around the water front these days and
note the disappearance of the famous
old figurehead, which used to be the
delight of every clipper ships crew.
They were huge wooden images of al
most everything imaginable, but the
female form predominated. Many fig
ureheads were to represent the fair
one after whom the ship was named,
and there is an old sea yarn about a
sailor who fell in love with the hand
some wooden female which adorned
his ship. He used to slip down the
dolphin striker and hang on there,
while the ship bowed and lurched,
talking love to the figurehead. Finally,
according to forecastle tradition, the
figure sneezed, and the sailor, who was
known as Lovely Mike" because he
was the ugliest man that ever set foot
on a ships deck, nearly fell into the
sea. He recovered his senses and said.
Did you speakT
mo, l didn't speak," returned the
figure. 81 just sneezed to attract your
attention. You're known as Lovely
Mike amt you? You're a married
man, amt you? And your wife has to
take in washing both when you're at
home and when you're away, because
she can never get a cent out of you.
Mr.. Farmer, just climb back to the
forecastIe and don't bother any more
about me-
This rather curt interview is alleged
to have worked a marked change in
Mike, and when he got home he aston
ished his wife by giving her a couple
of dollars.-Baldmore News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-11
A WAY TO ACCOMPLISH 1T.
Public Spirit May Yet Provide Rock ISL
and With q Library Building.


Properly directed endeavor. The
ARGUS is reliably informed, would re-
suit in the erection in Rock Island of
a fine public library building entirely
through the contributions of wealthy.
public spirited citizens. Il know of
two men who will write their checks
tomorrow for $4,000 each of the
necessary amount, provided two 9TH
ers can be secured whs will go in for
similar amounts" said citizen who
usually knows whereof he speaks.
land I think l could find the other
two were the matter left in my hands
to do So In that way an amount
ample to insure such a building and
site as are needed would be realized.
All that is needed is little talking
up. accompanied by the right kind OF
effort
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-11
THOUGHT DEAD, BUT ALIVE.
Montpelier Farmer Supposed Drowned
Turns Up.

Up.
In Novem Der, 1896, the body of
a man wound and weighted with barb
wire and bearing marks of violence
about the head was taken from the
Mississippi river near Montpelier,
Iowa, short distance below the city.
A dentist and shoe dealer idle ntitied
the body as that of Frank rrachofsky
a young Polish farmer. who had mys-
teriousIy disappeared from his home
near Montpelier, and it was buried as
such. Detectives and sheriffs of three
counties worked on the case two years
before giving it up. Saturday Trach-
ofsky returned home. having been
living in Illinois not so miles away
during the three years, and never
having heard of the finding and burial
of the body.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-11
HORNE is SUED BY ooRMAN.
Davenport Aldermen Figure in a Suit for
- Damages.

Matthew J. German VS.. Dan B.
Horne is the title of $4,000 dam
age suit that has been filed in the dis
trict court at Davenport 1t is the
outgrowth of the talk that was caused
by the alleged existence of an affidavit
which purported to charge Davens
port alderman with lending his infiu
ence to the protection of a certain
X nd of slot machines. for a consider
alton. Both German and Horne are
members of the Davenport city coun-
Gil.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-11
Bismarck,s Iron Nerve.

Was the result of his splendid health
Indomitable will and tremendous en-
ergy are not found where stomach,
liver, kidney and bowels are out of
order If you want these qualities
and the success they bring, use DR..
Kings New Life Pills. They develop
every power of brain and body. Only
25 cents at Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug
store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-11
The Modern Mother

Has found that her little ones are i'm
proved more by the pleasant Syrup of
Figs. when in need of the laxative eff
feet of gentle remedy. than by any
other. Children enjoy it and it bene-
fits them. The true remedy, Syrup
of Figs, is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup company only.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-11
Books.

Thousands of them on the second
floor. Holiday books of all kinds,
books for boys and girls. the best of
fiction BY famous authors, the well
known poets, etc.
On Tuesday at o'clock, very special.
so copies of Henty's famous book
for boys and girls-.'With Wolfe In
Canada, published n 50s, just so
of them at, each. ...... IOC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-11
COUNTY BOARD MEETING.
Special December Session to be Convened
Tomorrow.

Tomorrow.
The Rock Island county board of
supervisors convenes in special De-
cember session at the court house at 2
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon. At this
meeting occurs the appointment of a
steward for the county intirmary and
janitor and elevator boy for the
C Jurt house. There are no known
candidates in the field outside the
present incum bents. Steward john G.
Swank, Janitor CHARLES Oberg and
Elevator Operator Cornelius Pfaff.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-11
Tri-CifY Freshmen.

The Tri. City Pressmen's union ha
elected the following officers:
President-C. E. West.
Vice President-George Miles.
Secretary-Louis Siemon.
reasurer-Fred Renihan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-11
Free Christmas Presents.

From Dec. to Jan. we will have
beautiful line of dolls. albums, work
boxes, celluIoid and porcelain ware at
our Office to exchange for any of our
soap wrappers. If you are not saving
the wrappers commence at once.
WARNoCK & RALsToN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-11
A VISIT FROM PILLSBURY.
Chess Champion to BE In the Tri-Cities
Again.

Harry N. Pillsbury, the champion
chess player, is to pay another visit
to the tri-cities. The Davenport Chess
club has completed arrangements for
the holding of a 3-days' tournament
beginning Dec. %, in which Mr.. Pills
bury will participate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-11
Rings and JeWelrY.

Beautiful showing. all kinds of set
rings, wedding rings, plain band
rings.
Great variety of novelties in cuff
buttons, stick pins, lace pins, etc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-11
Police Points.

Ray Moore and John Murphy were
sentenced to 80 days each in the coun-
ty Jail for vagrancy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-11
Handkerchfefs for Christmas

2, 500 ladies' sheer hem stitched white
handkerchiefs with hand fin
ished initials, each. .. sc
100 dozen ladies' pure linen hem
stitched handkerchiefs, fine en-
broidered initials 25c kind, at ISc
Gentlemen's all pure liuen hem
stitched handkerchiefs, all the
initials, while they last 49,. I5C
Is. 900 ladies' Swiss embroidered gift
handkerchiefs. very special. at
25c. zoe, 1Sc, 15c. lie, 10c and SC
Thousands of colored border and all
white handkerchiefs for men, wo-
men and children will be on
SAFE at holiday prices down to Ic
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-11

Try yeg-E-To
At Charles Ullemeyer's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-11

Subscribe for TIE Argus.
Daily camera., 1899-01-21

The Colorado & Northwestern man.
agement recently sold its center.geared
engine No. 2, to the White Pass and
Yukon River railroad. The considera
ton is not named but it is understood
that the price was so little under the pur
chase price as to let the company out
without loss. The engine was loaded on
a broad guage car and left for Seattle
over the Union Pacific line yesterday.
Daily camera., 1899-01-21
Mems and boys overcoats at wa
down prices, Meyer Bros.

Madame R. Leyes. lately from Phila
delphia, Chiromancist par excellence,
Reads destinies from the palms of the
hands. Gives advice to all affairs of life.
Twenty-Five years success in all parts of
the globe. Sittings from a. m. to 10 p.
m. Ladies. 75c; gentlemen, 81. Call
and be convinced. Arnett House, Io25
Pearl street, Boulder.
Daily camera., 1899-01-21
To CattlemeD,

Don't fail to attend the second annual
convention of the National Live Stock
ASSOCIATION at Denver, January 24-27.
"The Colorado Road" Colorado & Sou h.
ern railway, will sell tickets on January
73 and a3 at one fare for the round trip
with final limit of twenty days from
date of sale. 2o2t
Daily camera., 1899-01-21

The Boulder County Col ect,Ag Agency
Collects accounts, notes, rents, judg
ments, and ETC., at reasonable rates and
prompt returns made References, By
permlssion: Boulder National bank,
First National bank, E. L. Coates, post
master. B. M. Williams, H. Linkletter,
Bliss 4 Holbrook. 7. PEABODY,
Collector and Secretary.
Office with Linkletter, cor. Pearl and
18th SITS. Jan. FL u
Daily camera., 1899-01-21

Billy Brown has returned from Jim
town, where he went to start men at
work on the InvincibIe mine, the owner
ship of which be recently assumed. He
says that no work is being done on the
Rip Van Dam at present, but that wol
will be resumed within few weeks.
Daily camera., 1899-01-21

All the scenes of "The Heart of Chi
cago,' which comes to the Masonic tenn
pie tonight, are laid in the western me.
tropolis. Those who are familiar with
the city will readily recognize many ia.
miiar localities. The Chicago fire scene
will be especially interesting to old.
timers who saw that great work of the
fire king.
Daily camera., 1899-01-21

M. D. Morrison went over to Denver
this afternoon to arrange for an extended
trip on which he will start on Monday.
He will then 60 to Junction City, Kansas,
and after stay there will visit Nebraska
points. He will return to Boulder on
Monday before making his final start,
Daily camera., 1899-01-21

1t was announced this afternoon that
the condition of Miss Helen Maxwell is
somewhat improved. While she IS still
very weak, her condition if anything is
changed for the better.
Daily camera., 1899-01-21
Oratorical Contest,

Following Is the program of the Ord.
torcal contest, to be held at the Presby-
terian church tonight:
usc-Philharmonic Club
Oration-A Nineteenth Century States.
Omar E. Garwood.
Oration-William the Silent
Wilson l.. Turman.
Oration-Mirabeau
Chester E. Smedley.
Music-Phllharmonic Club
Oration-Farming
Wilkins O. Peterson.
Oration-The Constitutional Crisis of
1890
J. Vaughn Sickman.
sic-Philharmonic Club
Oration-The Struggle
Paul w. Lee.
Oratlon-The Defender of the Constitu.
Willard P. Hatch.
Philharmonic Club
Decision of judges.
Daily camera., 1899-01-21

Water Commissioner Stilwell was over
in the western part of the county yester.
day. He says that while the snow is not
extraordinarily deep, it is packed solidly
and all indications are that the water for
irrigation for the coming year will be
plentiful.
Daily camera., 1899-01-21

A family party comprising Mr.. and
Mrs. George Nelms and family arrived
this morning from Bristol, England.
Two members of the family, Wallace
and Herbert Nelms, have resided in
Boulder for some time and it was on
their recommendations that the rest fol.
lowed
Daily camera., 1899-01-21

Q. ). Draper, who has made many
friends here during his stay as salesman
in the Golden Rule store, ileft today for
Evanston, Wyoming, to take charge of
the company's store at that place. 1t is
rumored that he will shortly take unto
himself better half,
Daily camera., 1899-01-21

J. w SAVERS, the superintendent of the
Ingram mine at Salina, was down from
camp. Mr.. Sauers is jubilant over the
showing now being made by the mine
and Its future chances for success.
Daily camera., 1899-01-21

The Young Peoples Society of Chris
tian Endeavor of the First Baptist church
will give a social at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Dittemore tonight from 7:3c
to 10, Residence 1924 Pine street. An
enjoyable time is promised all young
people who come.
Daily camera., 1899-01-21

{. M. H ampson. the contracting agent
OF the Wabash railroad, was over from
Denver to enquire into the building of
the proposed electric street railroad.
Daily camera., 1899-01-21

Mrs. George Fonda entertained three
tables OF whist yesterday afternoon. AT
the close OF the games an elegant sup.
per was served.
Daily camera., 1899-01-21
Columbia Lodge No. IA A. F. Il A. NJ.

There will be a special communica-
ton Sunday, January 22, at p. m, for
the purpose of attending the funeral of
our late brother, N. H. Mccall. All
master masons are invited to attend.
By order of the w. M.
Attest: c. c. BROMLEY, Sec'y.
Daily camera., 1899-01-21

Good board, with or without lodging.
Mrs. D. S. Boyington, 18th steeet, oppo,
site Trezise's livery barn. Give her a
call.
Daily camera., 1899-01-21

The principal address before the
schoolmasters' club in Denver. last night,
was delivered by Prof l. M. DeLong. OF
the state university. A number OF other
Boulder educators were present.
Daily camera., 1899-01-21

L. c. Hart has moved his furniture
store from 18th street to 1886 Pearl. He
carries full line of furniture, stoves anG
tinware.
Daily camera., 1899-01-21

There will be no vesper service at the
university tomorrow.
Daily camera., 1899-01-21

B. & B. Packing Co., located in real
of Boulder market. Sausage Of al
kinds.
Daily camera., 1899-01-21

1t is the firm conviction of every travelling man
that visits Boulder that she is Leading all other towns
throughout the State. The history of place depends
upon the geography of place. The State University
The Texas-Coorado Chautauqua, the location on the
"Short Line' between Denver and Salt Lake, and
Natures other abundant resources, destines Boulder
advant age of advancing prices and secure you
home in =:
Daily camera., 1899-01-21

Dressmaking by a competent lady a
I346 Walnut street, corner 18th. 2o-tt
Daily camera., 1899-01-21

Mrs. Welcome Farnsworth is now able
to sit up after severe attack of grip.
Daily camera., 1899-01-21

H. J. Mayham was over from Denver
looking after Boulder real estate inter
ests. &C. Smith accompanied him.
Daily camera., 1899-01-21

The oratorical contest will begin
promptly at 7:45.
Daily camera., 1899-01-21

A marriage license was issued today
to w. H. Catlin of Eldora and Miss Lii.
lie NJ. Baer of Colorado Springs.
Daily camera., 1899-01-21

Don't fail to visit our odd and end sale
1t will pay u. Meyer Bros.
Daily camera., 1899-01-21

For SALE-Cheap. A very fine violin.
Enquire room s, Dewey house. 1913
Daily camera., 1899-01-21

Children's REFERS, formerly sold for S,
odd and end sale price $3.75 at Meyer
Bros.
Daily camera., 1899-01-21

Mrs. Clara Savory, the manager of tn
public reading room, has started for Lo
Angeles, California. to spend fe'
weeks.
Daily camera., 1899-01-21

Mems and boys overcoats were never
so low for the grade we offer during the
odd and end sale. Meyer Bros
Daily camera., 1899-01-21

Miss Nellie Burch, cousin of Edwin
and Nora Ingram, is over from Denver
visiting her Boulder relatives.
Daily camera., 1899-01-21

The ladies are requested to remove
their hats at the oratorical contest to.
night.
Daily camera., 1899-01-21
LOCAL NEWS.

c. A. Larkin has gone to Mount Car
mel, Penn.
Daily camera., 1899-01-21
Shadow Of Herself
Stomach Was Too Weak
to Retain Food
A Complete Cure Effected by
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Now Enjoying the Best Of Health,
With Digestion Perfect.

Now Enjoying the Best Of Health,
With Digestion Perfect.
"My mother was subject to sick head
aches and indigestion for over year.
She was unable to stand for any length
of time, and was obliged to stay in dark
room as she could not bear the light. She
had no appetite whatever and her stomach
was so weak she could not retain what
food she did eat. She also had severe
pains in her head. She suffered so much
that she became but the shadow of her
self. One day 1 happened to read tes-
timonial about Hoods Sarsaparilla. It
Sounded So Truthful
I persuaded her to try this medicine.
Before finishing the first bottle there was
an improvement In her condition. She no
longer threw up her food and her head
ac'e was not as severe. She took in all
four bottles of Hoods SarsaparilIa and
several boxes of Hoods Pills and regained
her weight. She is now enjoying the best
of health. Her digestion is good and she
can eat almost anything she wishes. She
is AZ years old and says she feels as well
as when she was 16. Hoods Sarsaparilla
made a complete cure in her case"
MISS MARY MAsCAR1E, Ironton, Ohio.
Hoods SarsapasiiIa
Is the best-in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
Prepared only BY c. l. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Hood,c Ollie the best family cathartic,
llOOu , lilS easy 10 operate. 25c.
Daily camera., 1899-01-21

Jim Mallon has returned from North
Park.
Daily camera., 1899-01-21

Miss Amelia Rogers left this morning
for Culbertson, Nebraska.
Daily camera., 1899-01-21
Hoods SarsapayiiIa

HooI,c D;lsc the best family cathartic,
lAOOA . il'S easy 10 operate. 25c.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-15
NETTING OFF FARMERS.

=. south Texas Called to Az
semble mt Xoakum.
ass 'ins OF the farmers and truck
Nv s p South Texas has been called TO
s ,, ~ Yoakum January % and 27.
my County Farmers and Truck
~ y association is responsible for the
\, Il ~. =. y. Boyd of Cuero being sec
q 4. ' M organization. Able speakers
kreps I! yttesent to discuss diversifieati1n
mr., "aich will be the business Of lbs
NJ o snsa. T. one of the De witt
nossiss our farmers who can attend
iii S I. At Yoakun On the asth and
In ~ " repaid for their trouble. Tbe
~. ! J. be we'll attended by ns,,
stsbl,ss a . Texas climate viii do for
iist mag 49, the native elements in our
n " n. or unmake profitable farm
ii az IL, ne :. more scientific investira-
Nm NJ. ,arm efforts in this section e
'so blind luck long enough.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-15
TRINITY LOCALS.

Issssr. from Missouri .rd ~
kIait q ersonai Mention.
|Ds Y. 'e4as' January i2.--Mr. w. A.
. M. Is . agent Of the international and
~ . !, railway, has bought nice
8 /. :, =. sae western portion Of town,
as e Pr. Wilson place. 800
Aals q, 4 y this section are already
en- III =. ncnessekers from Moher,v
u q ~ rs. during The last week With
G e tobacco and dn ves snsI \; 70 IN ~
M ssesion Is especially nss. aaan,sd 'oF
Gssin,ss.ss.s is Barnes. Maud sS Nav y's ~
sks -. Christmas and the bo ItnoSs
y 1Iass..Ws WALTER has returned ho,r.
wit to relatives il A Nos.
IS s';ss; 4: T !, Houston Va. .s.A.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-08-02
The LeRend of Eve.

Illusions to Eden in the Old Testa- ment literature are extremely scarce and the story of Eve's temptation first assumes prominence in the writings of SI Paul The marks of Zoroastrian thought in it have often been pointed out This garden of Eden is a true Per. sian paradise, situated somewhere in that remote wonderland of Aryana haeJo 10 which all Irapian tradition is so fond of pointing back. The willy ser. Pent is a genuine Parsee serpent. and the spirit which animates him is that oi the malicious and tricksome Ahriman. who takes delight in going nbout after the good creator Ormuzd and spelling his handiwork. He is not yet identified with the terrible Satan, the accusing angel who finds out mems evil thoughts and deeds He is simply mischief maker. and the punishment meted out to him for his mischief reminds one Of many a curious passage in the beast epochs Of primitive peoples. As tn the stories which tell why the mole Is blind or why the fox has bushy tail. the ser pent's conduct is made to account for some of his peculiar attributes. As a punishment he is made to crawl upon his belly, and be forever an object of especial dread and loathing 10 all the children of Eve.-John Fske, in At lantic,
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-08-02

Poor old Grand Ma Herald. ol Phenix. of last evening. devotes con- siderable space in trying to make its readers believe it is a galvanized corpse and not the ghoulish sksle- ton of its former sell, which it's looks would lead one to believe It is. In order 10 convince the few readers it has left 1t refers to the IoURNAL- MINEE. partly as text and partly as proof of what 1t says Among other things It remarks. SAs a matter of fact the editor ofthe JoURNAL-MrvFR knows that the Herald has the ez- elusive evening franchise iE this town. He knows that it receives A comprehensive report each day of publication As to the first asser- ton the JOURNAL-MINER sustains the allegation. As to the eom2r-hrr- slVe report received, in all canCor snd frankness it must be stated that we do not know of it's re eipt. Certainly the comprehensive report does not appear in the paper As to the fears of the Herald eueroach- ing on the JOURSAL MINER in Pres eott, We are not losing any sleep on that score yet, and are willing to take chances. The bombastic, vain glorious and egoiistic boasts which appear in that paper are SO wildly at variance with the actual existing conditions that they can not even deceive its own readers.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-08-02
A DYNAMITE PEND.
An Onsoeeessful Attempt Co Rio~ up Some Buildings al Mccsoe
 on Saturday Night.


 , The MeCabe mining camp was the scene early 0n Sunday morning of one ot the most hendish attempts 10 take human life that has ever been chronieled m this county. Had it not failed at least ssx human beings would have been blown into eternity and probably the loss of life might have been even gulier. About l2.31 o'clock ihe camp was startled by a ternhc explosion and An iavestiga- ton revealed the fact that aquAntity of giant powder had b.-en placed alongside the store oi Carl Behn and exploded. The whole side cf the building was blown in and the con tsnis ot the store were scattered in prOmiscuous hs,&p in the in- terror of the building. rbe sherilfs oihce was called up by telephone and the sheriff and Under SheriG Johns left immediately for the camp arriving there shortly belore day light. In making their inrestigs tons they foU nd anotheF deadly dynamite bomb which from some nnexplainabie and almost miracu- lous cause had not exploded. It was lying right on the porch ia front of the door of the room where Mfr. sud Mrs H. K. Behn and their two children were sleeping. h the building were also Billy Walker the we'll known chef, and dish washer connected with the boarding house. This bomb contained seven sticks of No. giant powdeF done up in a neat roll surrounded by q strip of gunny sack. the whole thisg being wound and bound tightly by s piece ct strong twine. 4 cap aud fuse had been attached to the center stick of the bundle and ihe fuse had been lighted and burned out bat through some maAns, miraculous or OtAeFEise. tha cap hasi failed t0 ax- plssds aad do the deadly work it wa. intended it should. Hsd this deadly bomb exploited as was iutesded by the fand who placed 1t there. all six occupants of the building would . have been killed, while the lives of 1 others living not far away would . have been endangered. Judge K | l. Wells went oGt on the F. X. F. ! train, arriving at the camp about lO:30 a. ID. aud assisted the officers . m making an investigation, but fl . any cine to the perpetrator was found 1t has not beea revealed.