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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-05-24

good company for all that He was
noted all over the hot countries for his
daredevil exploits and had vast fund
OF experiences rather amusing to re-
late and 1 was not sorry to meet him.
The moon rose higher and higher in
the heavens and the brilliant constel-
lations shone as only they do shine in
these torrld lands. L sat listening to
the sibilant singing of the wheels as
mile after mile of wooded hills and
fertile valleys slipped away into the
darkness. Occasionally far away in
the distance twinkling light from
some homestead would come into view.
then fade away in the night. The
constant kissing of.the steam from the
exhaust and the glare of the furnace
against the dark background served to
add an eerie supernatural affect to the
whole affair.
We passed through two or three
villages with hollow roar and the
moon was midway up the heavens
when we slowed down at water tank.
The wheels creaked and groaned hor-
rlbly under the pressure of the brakes
and we came to standstill with sud-
den jar.
While the engine was taking water,
Mephisto and I got off to stretch our
limbs. l lit cigarette and by the
light of the match saw it was little
after one O'Clock. We were half way
to our destination. The town lay
mostly on our right. The left was all
marsh lands to judge by the dismal
croaking of the frogs and the grunting
and screeching of the denizens. Some
where off in the darkness could hear
the babbling of running water. The
white houses of the town stood wan
and ghostlike against the black shadow
OF night. A little ways down the street
an open door disclosed lighted in
terror. The yellow rays threw broad
glare out on the muddy highway. In
side we could hear the squeaking of
tiddles or some musical instrument
and the pounding feet OF the dancers.
They could still dance even though
they were at war. "After us the
Deluge."
An officer OF the army came out of
the little station with sleepy yawn.
He was literally covered with gold lace
and decorations. He glanced at our
passport, looked at each of us by the
light of a lantern, bowed and said
"Buena," and disappeared.
Once more we were out tearing
along through the countryside. The
cool night winds blew past us in
miniature gale and the train rocked
and rolled in an alarming manner, for
the roadbed was far from perfect. We
were delayed few minutes by hot
box, just before dawn, and the engi-
neer cursed it in Spanish and stuffed
in fresh dope. LEO.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-05-24
Written for The Prison Mirror.
The Lesson of Panics.

Since the year 1886 this country has
had three business panics-1S37, 1857,
1873 and 1893. Having passed through
three OF them, a few thoughts as to
the cause may be interesting. The
tendency of each political party to
blame the other and attribute the
cause of panics to the administration
is. in my opinion, unjust. If this were
true then Democratic administrations
are credited with three panics and
Republican administration one.
Panics, however, are due not to DO
litical parties, but to reckless extraya-
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-05-24
Written for The Prison Marror.
The Love that Passeth
Understanding.

congratulate me old man, she has
said yes"
"Well, that is no reason for you
tearing in like a Kansas cyclone" 1
replied as 1 took my pipe out of my
mouth and tried to look unconcerned.
Jack Murray was my roommate and
best friend and better, truer man
never lived. 1, cynical old bachelor,
loved him like brother. He had been
in love with young girl for some
time and had just got up courage
enough to "pop the question" and had
been accepted as knew he would be.
IL do congratulate you Jack, old
boy" L said as took his hand. "The
love of pure and noble woman, such
as Margeret is, is priceless jewel.
There is nothing that will bring out
the best that is in man as will the
trust and love of pure woman. May
you be happy old man is my earnest
WISH"
We sat and smoked and talked far
into the night. 1 listened with pleas
ure to his praises of Margeret as L
knew her and knew that she was all he
thought her. They were to be married
in the spring and 1 was to be Jacks
best man.
y About a month after the announce
ment of their engagement L was called
to distant state on business, expect
ing to remain away until the wedding.
One day 1 received telegram from
Margeret asking me to come to her at
once. [ knew Immediately something
had happened to Jack and left for
home on the first train.
Upon my arrival [ drove at once to
her home and was met at the door by
Margeret herself, but 1 hardly recog-
nized her. Her face was drawn and
haggard and traces of tears were on her
cheeks. She burst out crying when
she saw me and thought at once that
Jack was dead. led her to a seat and
tried to quiet her and find out the
trouble, as was still completely in the
dark. At last she managed to tell me
and the shock almost unnerved me.
Jack, my dearest friend, was in Jail
charged with murder. 1 could hardly
believe it. 1t seemed that man who
had been his rival for Margeret's hand,
had been found dead in his room, and
one of Jacks cuff buttons, which were
OF an odd design, had been picked up
in the room.
"You do not believe him guilty P"
Margeret asked me.
"Guiltyp I said. "No, never; 1 will
60 and see him at once"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-05-24

confidence in one another there is
trouble. Judging from the past, how
ever, the Americans have grit and the
present prosperity is only another
demonstration of the ability of the
American people to land on their feet.
BALDY.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-05-24

ITO be concluded next week. I
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-09

In the "Reminiscences and Recollec-
lions of Captain Grownow" (who was
himself a famous dandy occurs the
following annecdote of Beau Brum.
mel. the time being 1915.
The dandy's dress consisted of blue
coat, with brass buttons, leather
breaches and top boots, and it was the
fashion to wear q deep. stiff white
cravat, which prevented you from
seeing your boots while standing.
All the world watched Brummel to
initiate him. and order their clothes OF
the tradesman who dressed that sub
lime dandy. One day a youthful beau
approached Brummel and said:
Permit me to ask you where you
get your blacking?"
ALI replied Brummel, gazing com
placently at his boots, my backing
positively ruins me. / will tell you In
confidence. 1t Is made with the finest
champagner'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-09

Work on the new roundhou-e and
railroa yards for the C., L. 1. d P.
railroad in the east end of Moline is
progressing rapidly. There is in the
neig borh Jod of two hundred men
employed and about fifty teams of
mules. Most all of the ground be-
tween the bluff road, which runs along
by the old cemetery, and the railroad
from Twenty fifth street to the cross
road at the driving park is cleared
and graded to level and will all
ne covered with net work of rails
for either the yards or the round
house. Most of this territory WAS
once swamp land. but now it has been
filled up to a high level. and an i'm
mense concrete culvert built from the
upper road to the main line tracks to
drain the water from the low area
south OF the yards. This culvert runs
under the whole width of the yards
Twenty-six tracks are already laid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-09
The Trunk Paid.

Some years ago man ran up bill
of 5000 in the fremont House, Chica-
go. and then ran away without settling
it. The trunk which remained in his
room was unusually heavy and when
opened after his departure was found
to contain specimens of ore, brought
from the gold and silver mines of Col
orado, where presumably he had lost
all his money. After waiting out the
legal time Mr.. Gage sent the contents
of the trunk to an assayer, who return
ed two bits of metal valued at more
than 500 in excess of the bill after
deducting his own fees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-09

There is more catarrh in this section
of the country than all other diseases
put together. and until the last few
years was supposed 70 be incurab e.
For great many years doctors pro
nounced it a local disease. and pre-
scribed local remedies, and by con-
stantly failing to cure with local
treatment, pronounced it incurable
Science has proven catarrh to be Il
constitutional disease. and, therefore
requires a constitutional treatment
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by
F. j. Cheney & Co, Toledo, Ohio, is
the only constitutional cure on the
market. 1t is taken internally in
doses from 10 drops to teaspoonful.
1t acts dii ectly on the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. They
offer 500 for any case it fails to cure.
Send for circulars and testim onials.
Address.
F j. CHENEY & Co, Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by druggists, 20 cents.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-09
An UnexpIninab1e Faet.

The old superstition" said leading
physician, that when death lays his
hand on us our bodily health is made
perfect has now been substantiated by
the most advanced medical science,
People dying Of paralysis and bodily
ailments which have kept them con
fined to their couches for years and
palsied their limbs 50 that movement
was impossible regain all their physic-
al strength just as they cross the Dor
derland- No; we can't explain why.
All we know IS such is the case"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-09
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.


Soooooccoocoooocoocooco0c
City Council Room, Rock Islaud,
Oct S.-tThe council met at p. m.
pursuant to adjournment. Mayor Nc
Conochie presiding. and all the alder
men present except Snyder.
Ire clerk presented plat of j. II.
! Wilson'S addition. Referred TO the
street and alley committee.
The clerk read q petition from IL.
Tremann's Sons, asking for the lease
or purchase of the old abattoir build
ing. Referred to the health and claims
committee.
The clerk read petition from E E.
Lamp for permission to open paved
street.
Aid. Concannon offered q resolution
which was adopted. directing the city
clerk to advertise for bids for $40, 600
worth Of Rock Island waterworks GER
tifcates bearing per cent interest. to
take up $50, 600 of bonds deposited as
collateral add to provide pipes and
pumping station.
Aid. Gall. from the waterworks
committee. reported back to the coun-
Gil, wit 1out recon mendation, the bids
for supplying the city with a pump for
service at the reservoir.
AID. Anderson offered a resolution
acc .pting the bid of the Stilwell-
Bic cce-Smith-Vaile company for II
1zx12 Smith-Naile pump for the sum
of $3.50.
Ga motion of Aid. Kennedy the rep
resentatives of the different compa-
mics were given five minutes each to
Exp ain the merits of their respective
pumps.
a substitute motion by Aid. Fender
for the rejection of all bids was de-
fe ted, 5 To 8. after which a recess was
take to examine plans and specitica-
tions.
On reasse bling. the motion by Aid
Al derson that the Smith-Faile pump
be purchased was adopted by vote
of IL to 2.
Aid. Gall moved that the Westiug-
house bid for an electric motor be ac-
copied, and that the mayor and city
clerk be authorized to enter into Il
contract accordingly. Adopted by II
unanimous vote.
Aid. Soderstrom reported anew his
resolution in favor of purchasing the
tarper x Robinson lot for 1910 for
hose house, and directing the erection
of hose house thereon. The resolu-
tion was divided and the purchase of
the lot was authorized by vote of l 2
l. The fire and light committee
and the mayor were then directed TO
plans fer hose house 10 the
:onncil, On motion of Aid. Anderson.
Ga motion of Aid. Gall the clerk
was instructed to return checks to
unsuccessful bidders on the pump
proposals.
Aid. Andrews reported favorably
on the petition of Charles Hansgen
for permission to remove platform
scales. Report adopted.
Aid. Robbins. from the ordinance
reported an ordinance
granting the Empire Coal company
the right for five years to use 40x50
feet of the north end of East Seven
teenth street for coal in boxes for the
steam boat trade The ordinance was
ordered considered. and passed by
vote.
Aid. Concannon, from the water
town committee, submitted a Iesolu
tion directing the mayor and walter
works committee to prepare plans for
a house for pump and motor at the
reservoir aud submit them to the
council. Adopted.
Adjourned on motion of Aid Ken |
nedy. II. c. SCHAFFER.
City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-09
wanted to Remain Popular.

Il have only one request to make be-
fore ! CO. said the prominent Kansan
on his deathbed. land that is that my
real friends will shoot the man who,
after l am gone, starts movement to
erect a statue OF me by popular sub
scription- / am supposed TO be popu-
lar, and after | am gone | don't want
that idea broken. "-Wichita Eagle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-09
MUST PAY THE INSURANCE.
Iowa Supreme Court Holds Policy OF Claus
ERahrens Valid.

By ruling CT the Iowa supreme
court. the Northern Life association
will have to pay the 81. 900 policy held
in that company by Claus Behrens.
of Davenport, for whose murder Chris
tina Marie Behrens. his wife, is serving
a life sentence in the Iowa penitentiary.
The money is ordered paid to William
o. Schmidt, administrator of the
estate of the deceased. The heirs are
Mrs. B4hreus and two daughters.
Hulda Beudt and Paula Behrens.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-09
Oct. and 16 the D.. R.I.&N. W.

Oct. 2 and 16 the d., K. /. & n. w.
railway will sell excursion tickets to
all points on the line Of the n ORTIZ
western system in northwestern Iowa.
Nebraska. South Dakota, North Da-
kota and Minnesota at $l2 for the
round trip Tickets good 81 days
from date of sale. Stop over priv
ileges allowed. For particulars in
quire at city ticket Office, 1908 Second
avenue, or passenger station, foot of
Twentieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-09

On Oct. 10 the c., X. 1. Il P. Ry-
will sell round trip tickets, good for
return within 81 days, at rate of
Sl2 to nearly all points in Kansas and
Nebraska. to a mum Der of points in
South Dakota. Minnesota and Iowa.
At rate of *l4 to all points in OKLA
homa and Indian territory, and at a
rate of $24 TO Denver. Colorado
Springs or Pueblo. For full infOrma-
tion call at ticket office or telephone
1898
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-09
TRAINS,

Trains marked daily. All otsers daily ex.
eept Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-09
TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS.

Through, wide yestibule standard
cars with smoking compartment be-
tween Rock Island and Chicago via
the D., r. l. & n ". railroad and the
q. & N. w. railroad. The quickest and
best line. For particulars inquire at
city ticket office, 1903 Second avenue,
or passenger station foot OF Twentieth
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-09

The D., X. l. & N. w. Ry. is sell
ing homeseekers' excursion tickets to
points in Iowa. Nebraska, Colorado,
Minnesota, the Dakotas, and other
points in northwest territory at one
fare plus 81. Tickets on sale the first
and third Tuesday in each month.
For particulars as to rates, time,
etc, inquire at city ticket Office.
1903 Second avenue, or passenger
station, foot of Twentieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-09
" FINN

SIay-You didn't go to the theater
with your Cousin Tom after all.
thought your fianee had no objection.
Mabel-He hadn't. That's why
didn't go.-Judy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-09

FArrfval. departure. +Dsny, except Sun-
yDaily except Saturday. All others daily. Tel
ephone 1898
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-09

Trains marked daily; all other trains daIl,
except Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-09
NOTES OF THE STAGE.

The Star Boarder" will be guest
at Harper's theatre tonight. He will
bring his varied baggage and intends
engagement. He is accompanied by
pretty, dashing and gaily dressed
girls, comedians and specialists, who
assist him in producing hilarious
merriment that is so strong that a
dyspeptic or cynic cannot resist the
infection which catches" every body
and holds on good and hard" Long,
lean, colorless faces grow short.
plump and rosy as a result of seeing
this farce comedy. which is a cure all
for blues and allied ailments. 1t is q
good. smart thing for anybody who
prefers OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES to
tears of sorrow over some som bre
play. The 'Boarder's" supply of fun
is unlimited. Numerous songs,
dances aud othsr specialties are freely
introduced that make an evening
seem like Elysium to playgoers.
Sparkling with wit in every line,
yet mingled with romance to excuse
the reveIry, Broadhurst' latest farce,
The House That Jack Built, ;" will
have its first production at the Burtis
next Thursday night. In this farce
the author has attained the play
wright's happy ideal of mingling fun
with pathos. its three acts tell a love
story in pantOmime. Thomas A. Wise
assays one of the leading roles, that
of willie Slab. the paper hanger.
His humor is irresistible-of the unc.
tious. infectious kind. Every body
knows Mrs. Annie Yesmans. who will
be seen as Mrs. Dooley." the p4rve-
nue. Irish widow of wealth; Jennie
1esmans. in her bit as the vaudeville
artist, Lilly Linton" Miss Brandon
Douglas. strlkingly handsome won
an, as Hester" Anita Bridger. az
= Japonica. a Japanese maiden; AL
fred Klein, as Percy Huntington;
Charles Cherry. as Sir Edward Sin
gleton;" Fred w. Peters, as Bedford
Madison;" Herbert Ayling. as "Dr.
jack" Harrison Armstrong, as Cen
eral Hito." aud Roy Fairchild, as
"Bedfor I'd Madison, Jr ~ make up one
of the strongest CASTS possible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-09

You little knew when first we met
That some day You would be
The lucky fel ow I'd choose to let
Pay for my Rocky Mountain Tea.
Ask your druggist.
Arizona republican., 1900-10-19
DISTRICT COURT
Grand Jury Still Engaged With the
 County Officers

A. C. Porter, who had been indicted for uttering forgery yesterday, plead ed guilty in district court and was sentenced to thirty days Tn the county jail and to pay a fine of one cent.
 il. B. Wilkinson was assigned to the defense of Floyd Young. indicted the day before for incest. Young was ar raigned and was ordered to plead to- day.
 Professor Bunch. against whom an indictment for aggravated assault was found the day before. was ar rai$ned. Professor Bunch is principal of the West End school and has given almost general satisfaction there. The offense with which he is charged is whipping one of his pupils. The matter Was laid before the grand jury early in the session and that body struggled with it week before concluding to re- turn an indictment.
 The case of the Utah Canal Enlarge .rent tnd Extension company against ". A. Daggs was tried yesterday and occupied the whole of the day. The case was concluded late in the after noon and taken under advisement.
 The grand jury committees are still struggling with the county offices and will not be able to put their findings to- gether into a final report until this af- terroon or tomorrow. 1t is understood that other indictments are impending.
Arizona republican., 1900-10-19
RESORT FOR YOUNG MEN
Suggestion For the Organization of a
 Y. II. c A.

It was a good suggestion of Secretary Chapman that the Athletic association of the city unite in one strong organ iZation. Speaking of the matter yes terday Dr. Lewis Halsey said:
 Tt would mean a great deal for Phoenix if with this athletic work there could be Joined a Young Mems Chris tian Association. with it's reception room. reading room and various lines of helpful work. Such a resting place and resort for young men is more needed in our city than is almost any thing else.
 "There are places enough where a youth, whether resident or a stran ger, can find light and warmth and welcome, which mean temptation and perhaps death; places opened simply to win his money and to waste his time How evident there is the need of a place where other young men will give him the glad hand, where pleasant rooms. attractive music congeniaI sur roundings, will be to him an inspiration and an education.
 Tn many cities the gymnasium of the Young Mems Christian Association is well equipped and well patroniZed. Would it not be for the benefit of every business man and for the best inter osts of our city if such were the case in Phoenix?
 Men of all beliefs or of none, could
Arizona republican., 1900-10-19
IN COLORADO.
NOTICE TO CARPENTERS.

We, the undersigned commi,tee. duIJ appointed at a meeting of the c"rpen- ters of the city of Prescott, Arizona, or October b 1900. do hereby notify al carpenters that there is a strike on al this plaoe for equality of wages; also that there are more carpenters ?, than can be supplied with labor.
 z. r. II. CONEY,
 II. r. ROGERS,
 NJ. II. MEYER.
 COmmittee.
Arizona republican., 1900-10-19

down on account of water. On tn, contrary, he says. q large body Of high grade ore has ben struck that will run 590 to 1000 ounces of silver tn the ton. and there is $5o.oGO worth of it in sight. This will insure the further devalop- mert of this fine property. which is Tucson tributary. and will add one more to the wealth producing proper ties of the territory. The owners arc to b. oongra tuIat,d on the fna result Of their labors-Tucson Star.
Arizona republican., 1900-10-19

We lend money on improved real es- tate for ourselves and others, on most favorable terms. The Evans Loan & Investment Co.
Arizona republican., 1900-10-19

We buy and sell rraG estate for our selves and others. The Evans Loan & Investment Co.
Arizona republican., 1900-10-19

consistently unite in establishing an institution for the benefit of our young men,
Arizona republican., 1900-10-19
THE LIBERTY MINE.

Charley Odell is in from the Liberty and denies the report that it is shut
Arizona republican., 1900-10-19

SNEEZF, AND BLOW. but you cant set permanent relief from catarrh un- ii you purify your blood. Hoods Sar- aaparilla does tlis, saotAcs and heals the inhamed surfaces. removes all scrofulous taints, and cures catarrh.
Arizona republican., 1900-10-19

Sick headache is cur.d by Hood g Pills. 25c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-16
TODAY'S MARKET REPO RT

Chicago, Oct. 6.-WHEAT-Wheat was
firm early today, there being a fair gen.
eraI demand with shorts covering mod
erately. LiverpooPs decline of 5kMszd was
less than expected, receipts were moderate
and export business looked for. Minneap-
oils reported all of its -four mills running
A decline at Antwerp equal to 12zc was
prospects. December opened at 1850 to
75c and sold to 755sc- Above 75c trade was
more quiet. Local receipts W re 3sS cars,
nine of contract grade. Minneapolis and
Duluth reported 592 cars against $50 last
week and ]. 106 year ago.
Some selling was occaSioned by the
worlds visible increase of $50, 900 bushels
Decem Der later advanced to 753sc, closing
firm, 1z0I5sc over yesterday at 751Sc.
CORN-In corn the demand was good
and offerings notably light. Steady ca
bles and the wheat firmness together with
the receipts, 756 cars, were supporting
factors. December opened at 344c and
The close was firm, December sake up
at 351z6ssc.
OATSOats were steady and the trade
very light and the market derived a tone
of hrmness from the surrounding grain
strength. December opened at 21zkc and
advanced to 22c. Receipts were 407 cars.
ONISIONS-Proyisions were quiet
and easier on lower prices at the yards.
January pork opened at S11.22i5: January
lard at $6-571s and January ribs at S5.97144
FLAx-Cash: N. W, s1.760h; s. W,
$1.75: October, s175. November 81 81: De-
cember, S1.65; May, $1e5.
RYF-October. 501zc.
BARLEY-Cash, 38057c-
T1MOTHY-OctOber, "a. 10.