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Morris tribune., 1900-12-29

lation and loss of appetite.
Mrs. Chris. Loe, Georgetown, MINI.
cured of catarrh of the lungs and
bronchial troubles.
J. L. Chrum, Eyerton, Mo-, cured
of chronic nasal and constitutional
catarrh.
Hannah Largent, Violet, Mo-, cured
OF female weakness and granulated
sore eyes. 49,
M. S. Thomas, Arcola, Mo-, cured
of Brights disease.
J. M. Lambeth, Sleeper, Mo-, cured
of heart palpitation and gast1itis.
These cures we know personally to
have been made, therefore as to their
validity, it is unquestionable.
Louisville, Ky. Dec. 18th, Especial
to The TRIBUNE) DR.. Rea, noted
Specialist, of the Southern Mediaal
and Surgical Institute, has arranged
his next professional visit to the
Northwest and will visit
Litchfeld, Howard House, Monday,
Dec. 81.
Willmar, Merchants Hotel, Tues
day, Jan. 1.
Benson, Aldrich House, Wednes-
day, Jan. 2.
Morris, Morris Hotel, Thursday,
Jan, 8.
Sank Centre, Central House, Fri
day, Jau, 4.
East Grand Forks, Central Honse,
Saturday, Jan. 5.
Moorhead, Columbia Hotel, Mon
day, Jan. Z.
Breckenridge, Hotel Hyser, Tues
day, Jan. 8.
Wadena, Merchants Hotel, Wednes-
dsy, Jan. 9. .-
Brainerd, Arlington House, Thurs
day, Jan. 10,
Little Falls, Buchanan Hotel, Fri
day, Jan. IL.
st. Cloud, Merchants Hotel, Satur
day, Jan. IL,
Glencoe, American House, Mon
day, Jan, "A.
Ortonville, Columbia Hotel. Tues.
day, Jan. Is.
Montevideo, Riverside Hotel, Wednes-
day. Jan. Is.
Granite Falls, Commercial Hotel,
Thursday, Jan. II.
Marshall, Atlantic Hotel, Friday,
Jan. 19.
Pipestone, Calumet Hotel, Satur-
day, Jan. 10.
Lnverne, LuYerne House, Monday,
Jan. 81.
Worthington, Worthington House.
Tuesday, Jan. %.
Window, Park Hotel, wednesday,
Jan. %,
st. James, Park Hotel, Thursday,
Jan. "a.
Consultation and Examination, ST..
Morris tribune., 1900-12-29
THE GRAND SCHEMER
He UNFOLDS A PLAN WITH MILLIONS
INIT TO A CREDITOR.

Major CrofOot Doesn't Succeed In
Convincing His Wrathy and Skep-
teal Visitor, but Does Manage to
stand Him or Once Again.
copyright, 1900, by c. B. Lewis.l
= AS the man turned into the doorway
leading up to Major Crofoot's Office he
had a look of determination on his face.
As he assembled the well worn stairs
his tread showed aggressiveness. AS
he banged the majors door open and
entered he had the air Of a creditor
who'd get his money or carry away his
pound of flesh. The major was in. He
sat at bis desk smoking a very short
stub of cigar, but as the door opened
he whirled with a bland smile on his
face. and, = ing, with both hands held
Oft. he excl. med:
We'll, now, but this is truly a coin
c;dence-a coincidence! Come right in.
my dear fellow-come right imp
oh, I'll come in fast enough" an
Ewered the caller as he suited the ac-
ton to the words and came to a halt
Morris tribune., 1900-12-29

PLAYS"
In the middle of the room. ''NoW.
then, no more skulking and lodging.
You owe me $40 borrowed money, and
want it right off the reel"
MY dear Mr.. Shine" said the major
as he took a last puff at his stub, "you
formerly had an Office next door. We
became acquainted. You learned that
i was temporarily embarrassed, and.
sizing me up as an honest, ambitious
man, who would ultimately overcome
his bad luck, you kindly forced a SO
bill upon me one day."
L deny itv' shouted Mr.. Shf
why, hang it, you were annoying me
> every day for month before l let you
have the money. and you told me q
thousand lies to get itr'
When you so kindly forced that
money upon me-" continued the major
as he smiled and walked, ST said to
myself that some day / would repay
you thousandfold. It was your trust,
your confidence, in me that touched
me. / was almost unknown to you.
For all you knew might be dead
beat You had only your Judgment
to go on. but your judgment was right.
This, very morning should have tele-
gTaphed you to call In"
'-0h, you are going to pay, ehY'
Major Crofoot always pays bis
debts, sir. and In some cases he re.
turns 500 for 81. It win be so in this
case. / could have paid yoH back lone
ago. but. was waiting to make it q
memorable occasion for you. The time
has arrived. Ny dear fellow. let Vi
shake hands"
What for? You owe me SO. Yor
Say you are going to pay it. don't
see the object of shaking hands"
Yes, you truly cast your bread upor
the waters, /" said the major as he pae
Morris tribune., 1900-12-29
He WON IN A CANTER.
"LUc<Y" BALDWIN MADE HIS JocKEY
RIDE SQUARE.

The Horseman Used an Argument
That Made the Crooked Riders
Teeth Chatter while He Got Out
All the speed In the Animal
Morris tribune., 1900-12-29
The Right WORD.

why do you speak OF him as a FIN
ished artistY'
Because he told me he was utterly
discouraged and was going to quit the
profession. If that doesn't show that
he's finished. don't know what does"
Chicago Post.
Morris tribune., 1900-12-29
Hia Limft.

.Tm getting along" said Mr.. Cum
rox. "pm progressing slowly, but
surely"
'tIn whatY'
Couture. rye been travelling around
with Mrs. @. and the girls until I'm
getting right refined. But there's one
thing I don't think I'll achieve. Idon't
believe I'll ever be able to 90 into an
ANTIQUE store and tell the difference
between bric-a-brac and junk. Wash
ington Star.
Morris tribune., 1900-12-29

A physician says one should never d.
any work before breakfast. Some day
science win recognize the great truth
that working between meals is what
Is killing OF the race.-A Minneapolis
Times
Morris tribune., 1900-12-29
Lewis c. Spooner,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
MORRIS, MINI.
Scandinavian Office Associates:
Andrew Rowland,
NicOIay HasSeIO.
Gus Bragg, insurance Agent.

Real estate titles examined. Correct abb
stracts of title prepared. Farm loans,
bearing interest at seven per cent per
annur1,, negotiated without additional
charge. Real estate bought and sold.
Insurance--either fire, life, accident,
burglary, or plate glass-writen at low
est rates in the best Companies. Fideli-
ty, official and judicial bonds issued.
We also purchase for investment Insur-
ance Policies that have a surrender
cash value.
Morris tribune., 1900-12-29

A book published in Japan 1000
years ago notes that at that time good
silk was already produced in Is prov.
inces Of that country.
Morris tribune., 1900-12-29

"Opportune" once signifed nothing
more than ito be at the harbor." An
opportune ship was ship which had
come to port.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-16

ed to alter her affection. Her man might
come home drunk and beat her; that was
only natural. men are built that way. and
Sas II not TO bs expected that a splendid
creature like Joe-six feet two in his shoe
less feet. and broad shouldered TO match
should knock about a weak woman who
loved and admired him7 ysriel was no
skrsw. Souls capable OF deep feeling are
seldom scolds. She endured 1t all-and
worse-because Il was Joe's pleasure.
Her first baby came. Meriel positively
idolized it-hsr baby-Joe's baby doubt
If any child in the squire's nursery was
ever so much made Of as the poachers
brown boy. with his fathers eyes. and
black hair ike his mothers. Not that she
talked OF her little one much. Meriei new
er talked much about anything that NOV
ed her Utmost so1l. She had learned how
TO do without sympathy. But one day as
l passed her cottage in the glen she was
seated on log out side the porch where
red roses clambered holding ont fox
glove spike 10 please her baby. That's
fine boy, Meriel'' / said, looking at him
Tears came into her eyes once more
YES. he's a tidy little man, EUR, she
answered, holding him up TO be admired
They do tell me he favors joe" And she
said IL as she might have said He re-
sembies the prince, his father" The
fierce suppressed earnestness OF her tone
fairly touched me. 81 never saw a pref
tier baby in my life replied. She look
ed up at me-a shy glsnce-with gratitude
in her eyes; but she answered nothing.
Her thoughts were too deep for such
words as she knew. Only a poet could
have uttered what was passing within
her.
/ said at the beginning / could never see
Nerfel without an inner shudder az the
fate which is in store for her. What
fate? you ask. Well, ii seems TO me IN
evitable. ] have a sort of premonition Of
the very way IL will come. Some day,
Joe will get into a quarrel with some 9TH
er man about a woman-the other mans
wife, and Meriers rival The two viii
fight: and the other man being quicker,
though less powerful than Joe. will get
him down and hold him. Then Meriel will
rush in to her faithIess husbands aid, and
stab his assailant. She would never stab
her rival-she is too proud for that. hut
she would stab the man who for her ri
vafs sake dared attack her hero. The
rest follows OF course. And those who
read the report of the trial in the papers
will only know that a poacher's wife. A
very bad lot, the daughter and associate
of criminals. was sentenced TO death for
numbering a man with whom her good
for-nothing husband he's been quarreling.
But / know all, and in some dim way, I
can feel for poor Meriel.
(All Rights Reserved.)
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-16
Tanned Tarnntula thai Does stuut..

From the san FrsnciscO call
Mr.. Goodin, OF Texas. owns a pet taron-
tula which he calls joe The tarantuIa
responds to his name and gives many
tokens OF intelligence and affection. he
lies perfectly quiet on his back. lets his
fangs be exhibited. AMI makes 10 at
tempt 10 use them to any ones harm. AT
his masters command he shakes hands
with one OF his long .egs. and he loves
to be fondled and pet;sd. He has heen in
captivity more than two years, and an
parently has no longing for FIRE dom. he
Is large. eleanly In his ha0ifs, AMI viii
not allow any refuse In his cage. He eats
only once IN three or four weeks. and
throws away his old cio-hes and I.uts on
new ones once a year. His fool consists
mainly or large crscke:s and ErasshoDpeis
Cos, IN Is fonc OF animaiS az all serts and
has great control Oser hen. Wild biTts
often follow him for long distances, and
other untamed creatures show similar
inclination.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-16
SIT Came Oat All Right.''

From Judy.
The village blacksmith stood within the
shade Of the chestnut tree. His heart was
heavy within him as he begailed to the
new parsoI his hard lot. ut IL very DIFF
ferent 10 what IL was sir" he said TITS
hard now 70 get living. what with the
rise IN food, and, worse than all, the com
petition"
"You mean the young man who has re-
Gently opened a forge az the other end OF
the viliage7" queried the minister.
yes. sir
well. well" answered the minister. pre-
pairing 20 take his departure you must
go on trusting and hoping" and with these
words Of comfort he lsft
Few days aftsrW2rd, passing the same
way, the minister stopped 70 Inquire a. 20
how things were going. This time the
blacksmith met him With cheerful VS.
age Things are looking up" he ex-
piained. Il went on trusting and hoping.
as you advised. sir, and It's all right now.
The young mans deadW
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-16
University Societies 10 Csmpete.

; = IsI e ELs Tot
a0rganto~n, w. Va. Jan. i0-The liter
ary societies Of the West Virginia Uniyer-
siiy have elected their representative for
the annual June contest for the regents
prizes. The Parthenons elected as de-
elaimer. Miss Dana Douthat. as ezsaylst.
Miss Frances L@ech; az orator. F.. l..
Long: deoaters. J. A. Meredith and John
y. Fannoy. The columblsns elected as
declaimer, Miss Gillian JamisOn: esaayfst
Miss Grace Brahm; orator. +. T. Ireland.
oebaiers. g. p. SWAT and Tasca Morris
A. representa- tives In the preliminary con
test for the honor or representing The unI-
ysrslty IN the annual INTERCOLLEGIATE con
test, the Parthenons elected O. y Smith.
r. l.. Bowman. and A. ". Smith. Ths
Columb.ans elected w. ". Hushes. v. r.
TgStin, and r.. h. Richards.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-16
Advancing TO the Eme6u1ter.

''They did not go far. bat circIed around
until they were only 300 yards away from
US, in plain view. A wild neigh from
far out on the plain was followed By the
thunder % thousand hoofs, and % gal
loped another herd. headed by a gigantic
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-16
RESCUE IN MIDWINTER
Struggle with a Mad Woman
in River Full of Ice.
SHE TRIED TO FIGHT HER SAVIOR

The Well Known Life saver, Peter Me.
Naily, Tells Of Jumping ;ute the Charles
River One snowy Night and Remaining
In the Freezing Water Fifty Minutes,
man-feit No III Effects from His Bath.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-14
FAIR A FINE SUCCESS.
Events of the Closing Day of the
County Exhibition at
JosIin-
WINNERS OF THE HORSE RACES
Port Byron Defeats Albany at
Baseball by Score of
IS to 7.

Joslin. Sept. 14.-Thursday for the
fair proved to be another fine dav, in
fact the weather both days was per,
feet. At 10 a. N. there was an exhi-
bition of work and draft horses. Viii.
liam Lewis, of Coal Town, took the
first premium on best six colts and
Charles Bensonburg second. Vincent
Morgan, of CSe township, took the
first premium on brood mare and
colt.
The ball game between the Port
Byron Blues and Albany which Gre
ated so much interest, was called ON
time and resulted in victory for the
Port Byron Blues by score of %
to Z. The races were as follows:
1p. m.-Running race open to all.
Purse, $50. First, $25; second, SIS;
third, $40. Five-eights mile heats,
best two in three, four to enter and
three to 60. The winners came in in
the following order. Balsam first.
Jack O. Clubs second, Mosswit
third. Time, 1:O5.
1:30 p. m.-Free-for-all trotting
race. Purse. 5000. First. 800; Sec
ond, $50; third, $50; fourth, $40. Best
three in five, one mile heats. Five to
enter and three to go. The following
were the winners: Singmaster first,
May Wilks second, Abinetta third,
Nancy B. fourth. Time, pa.
2 p. m.-Green trotting and pacing
race. Purse, $50. First, $50; second,
$15; third, 80; fourth, Sc. Horses
were driven by owners. The winners
came under the wire in the following
order: Errant Boy first, Eddie c.
second, Nellie Bawn third, Yellow
Girl fourth. Time. 2:43.
Kicked by a Horse
During the races in the afternoon.
while viewing the cattle. Mrs. Will
Cox, of yuma township, was kicked
by a horse AID had to be conveyed to
the ladies' apartments, but, fortu-
nately, the kick apparently did not
prove to be very serious, as she soon
partially recovered from it's effects.
Another unpleasant incident occur
red about the same time, in all reporters
being (not kicked) but expelled from
the judges stand, on account of other
reporters upon the grounds for whom
there was not room or convenience
raising objections and kicking because
one reporter was allowed to be upon
the judges stand and not all.
The fair came to an end yesterday.
II has been a success in every partlc-
ular, the interest manifested by the
people throughout the county being
especially gratifying to those who
have been directing their efforts to the
end that the county fair may be
brought to the point of prominence
that it enjoyed in bygone years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-14
At the Theatre.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

TOO Rich to Marry" the latest
comedy success, will be presented by
metropolitan cast at Harper's thea
ire Sunday night. 1t is one of those
crisp, clean and sprightly comedies
that amuses, entertains, instructs,
and is brimful of action and fun from
the going up of the curtain in the first
act TO the drop of the curtain on the
last act. 1t abounds in mirth- pro =
ducing situations and side-splitting
climaxes Throughout fun. humor
and wit bubble up spontaneously from
the situations which are easily and
naturally developed from the play.
1t is produced by competent COM
pany and will be one of the best attrac-
lions to be seen here this season.
The formal opening of the Burtis
opera house, Davenport, next Monday
night, will be an event in tri-city the
atrical circles. On this occasion. when
the public will be admittei for the
first time TO the refitted and remod-
eled theatre, Manager Charles Kindt
will present the Andrews Opera COM
pany, one of the most popular and
strongest organizations OF its kind on
the road. The company is booked for
three nights, and will offer III FroVa
tore" Carmen" and "Erminie."
Each opera will be elegantly staged
and costumed. and sung by we'll known
principals and a well trained chorus.
The company also carries it's own or
chestra
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-14
BIG CATCHES CLAIMED
BY LOCAL FISHERMEN

The fishing party composed of e. E.
Bailey, Capt. j. NJ. Beardsley, John
Crubaugh, A. G. Dart and A. G. Dart,
Jr.. returned this morning from a 2
weeks outing at Parker lake and Fish
Trap lake, So miles north of Hayward,
Wis.
They have some interesting &C
counts to give of the catches of mus
kelIunges. pike and bass. The law
will not allow any person to take over
20 pounds of fish out of the state and
the fishers say they gave away over
800 pounds yesterday that they could
not bring home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-14
TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS.

Call phone 1O4O regarding basket
picnic at Dri park Sunday, Sept. 16.
Round trip 80 cents.
Through, wide vestibule chair cars
with smoking compartment between
Rock Island and Chicago via the D.,
z. 1. & n. W. railroad and the c. &
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.
Look for advertisement elsewhere in
this paper regarding basket picnic at
Dri park. Phone 1040.
On Sept. IS, the c., r. l. & P. rail-
road will sell round trip tickets to
Denver, Colorado Springs or Pueblo.
at rate of S28 25. good for return up
to Oct. 81. Also on the above date,
home seekers tickets will be on sale
to a number of points in the north.
west and southwest at the rate of one
fare plus 81 for the round trip. In
addition to regular trains a special for
Colorado points will leave Rock Island
a $40 p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-14
The Bravery OF Woman.

Was grandly shown by Mrs. John
Bowling. of Butler. Pa, in a three
years struggle with a malignant
stomach trouble that caused distress
ing attacks of nausea and indiges-
ton. All remedies failed to relieve
her until she tried Electric Bitters.
After taking it two months, she
wrote: II am now wholly cured and
can eat anything. 1t is truly grand
tonic for the whole system, as gained
in weight and feel much stronger
since using it," 1t aids digestion,
cures dyspepsia, improves appetite,
gives new life. Only so cents.
Guaranteed at Hartz & Ullemeyer's
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-14
Won KCECKRITz TO
GO TO PORTO RICO.

Horst Won Koeckritz has sold hi:
retail drug business on Fifth avenue
to Barnard Bieber, of Davenport. and
will cast his fortunes in Porto Rico,
having invested in an enterprise that
will lie incorporated as the Koeck.
ritz Lamp and Mantle company.
The officers of the company are c. W.
Won Koeckritz, formerly of Daven-
port, president; Thomas Mszlin, of
Mantanzas. Porto Rico, vice president,
and Horst Won Koeckritz, secretary
and treasurer. The firm will have its
headquarters at Mantanzas. MIR. Won
Koeckritz says his brother reports
there is excellent opportunity in the
island for the line in which they are
to engage.
MIR. Won Koeckritz has turned the
store over to his successor. He ex-
poets to leave for Porto Rico in De-
Gem Der. His family will accompany
him as far as San Antonio, Texas
where they will spend the remainder
of the winter, joining him at MAINTAIN
zas in the spring. Mr.. Won Koeckritz
has grown up in Rock Island. having
begun as drug clerk here for Frank
Nader. He has for a number of
years been in business on his own &C.
count and through proficiency in his
profession. business tact and native
energy and push he has built up o
successful business, and incidentally
made a great many friends, whose
hearty good wishes will always at
tend him
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-14
MISSIONARIES TALK
ON CHINESE TROUBLES.

Rev. and Mrs. A. NJ. Cunningham
who have been for several years en-
gagged in missionary work in and
about Pekin, China, addressed gath
ering of people at the parlors of the
Broadway Presbyterian church this
morning. They are in the United
States on leave of absence and have
been so fortunate as to miss the hor-
rors they would otherwise have I'M
dergone.
They picture wildly the hatred of
the Chinese toward ali foreigners and
attribute it all to the aggressive &C.
ton of the German, Russian, English
and French governments. The Box
ers, they say, are Patri-
otto organization who deem it
their duty to rid the country
of the intruders and up to short
time ago believed themselves invul-
nerable. In the introduction of the
arts of civilization the foreigners
have taken advantage of the natives
in every way, and, worst of all, they
have violated the sacred religious
customs of the country. To this
violation Cinnamon attribute the
drouths that of late years have been
so severe in their land, and hunger
has served to kindle their hatred
against outsiders.
The spread of christianity, in spite
of all contrary endeavors, has
been attended by friction,
and missionaries are jeered
and tainted wherever they go. New
ertheless the speakers contended that,
with due regard for the Chinaman S
natural rights. the work ought to be
pushed, and urged that the support
of American churches be continued.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-14
Fender Saves Two More.

The same day that Prof. Thatcher S
little child was picked up by street
car fender in Davenport, two children
were saved at the same time in Rock
Island. The accident happened on the
Elm street line. The motorman, il
seems, saw the children and fsared
that they would get upon the track,
and so had not only turned the cur.
rent. but was applying the brakes.
Though he rang the gong, the children
did not appear to hear him. but ran
directly in front of the car. Its speed
was not great, but at the same time
it was sufficient to have killed them
had it not been for the life guard
which he lowered in time to pick them
up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-14
The Last Excursion and Basket Picnic OF
the Season at DrI Park.

The D., r. l & n. ". railroad will
give an excursion and basket Eicnic
at Dri park Sunday, Sept. Is. Special
trains will leave Rock Island at 9 q.
m. and 2 p. m, returning leave
grounds at 6 p. M. Thirty cents for
the round trip. Inform your friends
to get together. A family party for a
basket picnic in the grove. This is
undoubtedly the most delightful time
of the year in the country. For par
ticulars inquire at city ticket Office,
1903 Second avenue, or r. 1. & p. de-
pot, foot of Twentieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-14
Ladles can Wear shoes

One size smaller after using Allen e
Foot-Esse. q powder to be shaken into
the shoes. 1t makes tight or new
shoes feel easy; gives instant relief to
corns and bunions. It's the greatest
comfort discovery of the age. Cures
and prevents swollen feet, blisters,
callus and sore spots. Aliens Foot
Ease is a certain cure for sweating.
hot aching feet. At all druggists and
shoe stores, 25 cents. Trial package
free by mail. Address Allen S. Ohm
sted, Leroy, n. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-14
Endured Deaths Agonie,

Only roaring fire enabled j. M.
Garrettson, of San Antonio, Texas. to
lie down when attacked by Asthma.
from which he suffered for years. He
writes his misery was often SO great
that it seemed he endured the agonies
of death; but DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry for Consumption wholly cured
him. This marvellous medicine is the
only known cure for asthma as well
as consumption, coughs and colds
and all throat, chest and lung trou b.
les. Price so cents and s1.00. Guar
anteed. Trial bottles free at Hartz &
Ullemeyer's drug store.