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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-09
Carried Water in n Sieve.

Chicago. April 9.-After carrying his
infant child to n place of safety Allan
Gould returned to his burning apart
ments on the fourth floor of the Har.
ward apartment building. SIG Wash
ingtOn avenue. Saturday night. to save
some valuables and was overcome by
smoke. When the firemen entered the
room they found him rapidly losing
consciousness and another man max
ing a frantic effort to eXtinguish the
fire by carrying water from a bath
room in a -four sieve. At sight of the
firemen the man dropped the sieve and
ran from the room. Gould revived.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-09

clear up the falls of rock which occur
from time TO time. The miners claim
that this is not customary. and that it
takes up time when they might be
earning money. The operators dis.
charged the regular men whom they
had employed to clear up the falls of
rock. and put miners to work clearing
up their places. This threw eighteen or
twenty men out of work mining and
the entire force in each mine struck.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-09
GOVERNOR Is HOME.

Back From Florida, But Appears Very
Weak.
Springfield, April 9.-Gov. Tanner
arrived at noon today from Palm
Beach, Florida, where he has been for
his health. The governor was able to
walk to his carriage at the depot, but
looked very weak.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-09
Withdraw. From Church.

New York. April 9.-Rev. Arthur
c. McGiffort today formally withdrew
from the Presbyterian church. His
resignation was contained in letter
to the Presbytery of New York. which
met today in its regular semi-annual
meeting. and McGiffort's request that
his name be dropped was granted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-09

tein. capturing 40 prisoners ana a
large quantity of ammunition and
camp stores and infiicting heavy loss
The federal loss was two killed and
four wounded. All is quiet with the
other commanders
INote.-This seeEas 20 be the Affair
reported last Friday by Roberts. Later
he reported the following losses: Killed,
10; wounded %.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-09
Hague Agreements Ratified.

Washington, April 9.-The Presi-
dent has just ratified the Hague con-
ventions providing universal arbitra-
tion of international disputes and for
the regulation and use of warlike in
strunents- Rati6cations will imme-
diately he notified to the Hague
through United States Minister New
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-09
State Evangelical Conference.

Freeport, Ills. April 9-The state
conference of Evangelical association.
Bishop Bowman. presiding. will meet
next year at NaperSville. The past year
S14, ,69SSS for missionary purposes was
received, an increase over the year be-
fore
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-09
American Scout Burnhnm Captured.

London. April "a special dispatch
from BloemfOntein, dated April :. says
that the American scout, +. Il. Burn
ham. was captured near Thaba N'Chu.
but made his escape. He wandered
about for two days, finally reaching
the camp of the Twelfth lancers in
weak state. He says the Beers are
determined. but they realize that their
eventual defeat is inevitable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-09
For Bryan md Free Silver.

Springfield. Ills, April 9.-The fol.
lowing Democratic conventions in this
state Saturday declared for Bryan and
the Chicago platform of 1896: Wabash
county and Clinton county. Both in.
dorsed Carter Harrison for governor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-09
Missing Mans Body Is Found.

Rockford. Ills. April 9.-'The body
of Mark r. WOlcott, n well-known citi-
zen. who disappeared last November.
was found in Rock river near the mill
race. IT is believed he committed sui
eide. He leaves widow and SON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-09
Oakland Cashier Suicides.

Oakland, Cal, April 9.-H. II.
Pitcher, who had charge of the Liver
more bank in the capacity of manager
and cashier, blew his brains out Mt
his Livermore home today. Pitcher
was trustee of the estate of the late
Thomas Varney, valued at 5000. 900.
His trusts are being investigated in
pOnrt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-09
Another Coal Mine Dispute.

Springfield. Ills, April 9.-The min
ers in the Fairmount and Catlin mines
in VermiliOn county have struck be-
cause the operators ordered them to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-09
Honor Men MT Knox College.

Galesburg. ILL.,. April 9.-Knox col
lege announced its honor men for the
year Saturday. Arthur Willis gets the
valedictory and George Johnson the
saiutatory. The commencement day
speakers are Mae Stevenson. Clark
Emery Ada O'Brien and II. A. Parkin
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-09
Fire Burns Town Records.

Robinsoa, Ills. April 9.-Fire early
Saturday morning destroyed the entire
south side of town. causing Il loss of
$4,000, partially insured. \ family
barely escaped with their lives. The
town clerks records and the records
of the city of Robinson were de-
Efrnvnd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-09
David Ross for Representative.

Taylorviile. Ills. April 9.-David
Ross. OF Springfield. secretary of the
state board of labor statistics. was Civ
en- the Republican nomination for con
Gress by the Seventeenth congressional
district convention held here Saturday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-09
Coal Company Receiver Discharged.

Springfield. Ills. April 9.-In the
United States circuit court Charles II.
BoSworth. receiver of the st. Louis
and Big Muddy Coal company, made
his final report and Judge Allen issued
an order discharging him as receiver
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-09
QUEEN AND THE IRISH CHILDREN.
Forty Thousand Little Ones Welcome Her
fo Ireland.


Dublin, April 9.-The children's
demonstration which closed the hequeen's
first week in Ireland was probably one
of the most gladstone days either the
queen or Dublin has known in years.
Certain it is that the queen Is making
fresh conQuests daily, and her majes
tvs many acts of personal Self-sacri
flee have completely won the hearts of
the people of ireland. Saturdays
demonstration had elements of Joy
which the queen has experienced buI
seldom in the recent gloomy months
There was miles of cheering children
under a continuous canopy of fiutter
.tering flags, with background of
thousands of holiday making elders
who accompanied them. The genuine
ness and spontaniety of the children's
welcome kept her ma ajesty in continue
good humor, ana yet vlsiDly affected
her deeper feelings as well.
The queen, accompanied by the prin-
cesSes. drove through the extended
lines of children. bowling repeated ac-
acknowledgements of their joyous hur-
rahs. AT about the center of the line
n stand was erected which was occu-
pied by the lady mayOreSS and others.
\ little girl presented the queen with
bouquet 10 which n card was at
tached bearing the inscription: ITO our
beloved queen. from the children OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-09

In the Crimea the British left &C, 900
corpses, which are inferred in 130
cemeteries on ground occupied by the
troops during that long and disastrous
war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-09
Indian APPROXIMATION Passes.

Washington. April 9.-The Indian
appropriation bill passed the house.
Washington, April AT the open
ing of the session the senate bill for
the government of Hawaii passed by
the house was presented and ordered
printed. An Intellectual attempt was
made to fix the time to vote on the
Quay case. The Indian appropria-
ton bill was then taken up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-09

lu9nTd Q0UoL ol GUp IIB opII OF
'ABQ u5lJo ieQl So 'Suo pIuU Z 81 OH
.IeQl ana 'p!Ud Hon oLB GaQL 'UZVII
II puBUu0p lg5I5 VI oLB suBI0IsGQd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-09
REPORTS CONTRADICT EACH OTHER.
Are the Royal Irish Safe or Were They
Captured by the BOers?

Are the Royal Irish Safe or Were They
Captured by the Beers?
Aliwal North, April 9.-The Royal
Irish Rifles, which have been falling
back from Rouxville, have arrived here
safely. Their retirement was covered
by a detachment sent by General Bra
bant frustrating the Beers and inter
rupting the movement of the enemy
from Rockville. Lieutenant Bonsey
and two men of Brabant'S detachment
of the Border Horse are missing. Two
Beers were killed in the rear guard
action.
London, April 9.-The following has
been received here, marked Delayed
in transmission" ''Bloemfontein,
April 5-The Royal Irish Rifles had
been marching in the eastern part of
the Orange Free State. collecting arms,
and were returning to Bethany Tues
day last when they were intercepted
by n BOer commando which had placed
three guns in position. The Irish en-
trenched themselves while the mounted
infantry secuted along both flanks,
only to find escape impossible. The
Beers opened with gun and rifle fire.
The British replied sparingly with rifle
fire. outstanding their cartridges in the
hope that help would arrive.
Gradually the Beers drew into closer
quarters. They fired internationally
during Tuesday night. but did not at
tempt to rush the British position until
Wednesday. when the Irishmen. who
had fought tenaciOusly. were suffering
severely from want of food and water.
BY this time, also. the rifles had ex-
pended their last cartridge. Finding
that there was no sign of succOr. they
surrendered. having fought for nearly
thirty hours. They lost ten killed and
many wounded. Among the captured
il Captain Tenant. General Gatacre's
chief intelligence officer.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1900-09-15
Elasticity of Marble.

The Nuova Cimento contains an in
teresting article by P. GAMBIA, giving
the result of his experiments upon the
elasticity of marble. Plates of marble
were impregnated with different
liquids and the effect measured. The
experiments are best carried out with
water, as by drying the marble may
be- slowly brought back to its original
condition, the curves of reformation
being the same before and after the
action. The reformation is greater for
the wet plate and the residual effect is
also greater; there is thus consider
able increase in the fexibility Of the
wet marble. Oil, glycerin and solu-
tions Of parafin give similar results,
although the marble cannot be forced
from the liquid and brought back to
it's original state as with water. Pc
troleum, howevers causes no difference
in the fexibility. -Glycerin gives the
greatest effect. S.l1 t
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1900-09-15
Chinese Are Polytheistic.

Whether the Chinese have ever, at
any time IN their: long history, had
perception or conceptidn n of one true
God, rather and Creator of all
tnlngs," is question that has been
long ana learnedly discussed by
scholarly students of fftheir classical
Wrltlngs. IL is sIlll an open question
But there is no doubt at all that for
many centuries past they have wor-
shipped the sun, the moon and g. the
stars and host of ancestral deities
All the gods of China may be said to
have been dead men, Ind by the right
OF ancestral worship, It may be affirm
ed that in a sense all|the dead rnen of
China are gods. TEMPLES are CON
stantly erected, by thk consent of the
emperor, TO men, WI 70, while living,
nave IN various WAYS distinguished
l's7 themselves. Il IS impossible to say
that any one Of these men NAV not in
the slow evolution Of ages. rise to the
highest place among the national di-
whites. There can, therefore, be no
doubt whatever that al a nation #the
Chinese are poly ytheisticl
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1900-09-15

along fairly well until that question
came. Even then he did not entirely
lose his presence of mind. s.
II live right over there in that
house." he said, pointing to some
chimneys which showed above the
trees half a mile back from the lake.
Miss Jordan looked at the chimneys
carefully, as if making mental note
of their location.
One morning, two weeks after the
arrival Of the Jordans, Edwards was
stricken with establishment to hear
Bess Jordan address him as Mr.. Tomp-
kins when he rowed up in the
morning as usual to take her out on
the water. He looked at her quickly
and fancied he saw the ghost of a
smile in her eyes. He had been. fur1-
GUS at himself half dozen times for
ever starting the deception, for Bess
Jordan was not girl man could
row out with day after day for. weeks
without feeling the charm which made
her a belle at home. Perhaps if he
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1900-09-15

had been properly presented and had
appeared under his right name and in
his proper role there might have been
some chance. but, now +..-
! He was complaining to Elliot about
it one night. 5&%c.# r .$
49, I'm, in love with her, he said.
But here 7 am, known only as Tom
TTompkins, an oarsman, who has been
accepting 81 a day for rowing. around
the lake for the last two weeks. Our
joke is getting to be mighty serious
affair SO far as I am concerned. I
can't confess, because if I did she'd
never speak to me again, and I swear
I can't keep on rowing her out on the
lake every morning without making
love to her. She's one of the noblest
girls in the world, I tell you, Elliot.
You ought to see the way she treats
meme, nobody but Tom Tompkins,
oarsman-and the way she looks at
me sometimes!"
IT tell you what, Edwards" said the
sympathetic Elliot, IF I were you I'd
go ahead and make love to her any,
way in your character as Tom Tomp-
kins. If she'll have you in that role
you may be sure she loves you for
yourself alone It may be a danger
Gus experiment, but I don't see any
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1900-09-15
Rssssss.ays of China. q

<
\ Most of the railways Of China are IN
the region which is now the scene Of
military operations and Of the depre-
dations Of the Boxers. A railway
eighty miles long, belonging to an
English company, extends from the
port OF Tien-Tsin north to Pekin. At
Fengtai, five miles south of Pekin, on
this line, begins the Belgian 'sLu Han"
railway, which extends southwest
seventy-eight miles to Paotingfu,
where the Boxers have been particu-
larly active. Boths' the English and
the Belgian lines have been largely
destroyed by the rioters, From Tien-
Tsin a railway extends 2S7 miles east
ward to Chenchou, and there are
branches aggregating fifty miles. Al
together the English system has 4o7
miles, and the Belgian lightweight.
1t is the former that is to be ultimately
connected with Moukden, in the Rus
sian sphere, where it will connect
with the Siberian railway. About six
ty miles of the American Hankan-Pe-
kin line have been graded, but work
is now stopped.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1900-09-15

ply. "Give me two weeks more to
consider. Then-I'n say yes, If I can
for your sake-you poor, dear old
worried thing!"
Bessinger made the most Of Bar
bara's concession. Ferguson was pro-
foundly gratified. His one movable
eye expressed his happy anticipation.
"Tell her," said he, that I have
never married because my ideal was so
lofty. Never until I met Miss Barbara
did I meet any woman possessing
every perfection"
'"Tell her yourself" advised Quin-
tus. "Girls don't like to be courted
through their parents"
So Ferguson called every evening.
His deliberate compliments and Ian
gushing glance set her wild with re-
sentiment. Two weeks! Why hadn't
she said two months? Surely the
hours were racing by. It seemed to
her the days fairly galroped out of
sight. Her father grew more haggard
more depressed. She used to catch
him watching her furtively. Ferguson
would stave off failure, would build
up his business, would put his credit
on a firm basis, if only He had
been a good father to her. She would
probably never fall in love anyway.
Perhaps she ought to do as he wished
there she shuddered. ~
The fateful day of her decision ar
rived. A glorious day it was, crisp and
golden, with rollicking wind skurry-
ing along State street and playing
pranks at the corner where towers the
Masonic Temple. Just there it swirled
a girls skirts around her slender an
kles, and-not content with this auda-
city --snatched off her veil and f1irted
it out Of reach. But a tall young man
in gray suit gave prompt pursuit.
20, thank you'll" cried Barbara Bessin-
ger, blushing, when he stood before
her, hat in hand, returning the truant
@trifie. You are very kind!''
A murmured depreciation, a liiger-
ing look of admiration, deep bow,
and he was lost in the crowd. Bar
bara went home in a strange state Of
exhilaration. Some little ones at her
gate offered her roses. She took the
roses and kissed the children. She
had never thought flowers and child
faces so beautiful before. She found
herself singing as she ran upstairs.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1900-09-15
\UllllllUll lulllJ Possess Curative Qualities

It is not "a generally accepted fact
that nearly all the plants grown have
some curative virtue. but such is the
case. And If the average man would
only appreciate this statement at it's
full value he would give the prefer
ence to the plants which are certain
to cure ailments if treated properly, as
it costs no more to raise a medicinal
plant than one purely ornamental.
Take, for instance, the beautiful sum
flower. If you get the leaves and stems
and steep them in brandy, you have a
tincture which has all the virtues of
quinine. A small quantity will brace
you up and give you a ravenous appe-
tite. A larger quantity will cure your
neuralgia, or allay your fever, if you
happen to be suffering from typhoid.
The sWeet-smelling verbena makes an
infusion which is fine cure for sore
throat, and it will also prevent your
hair falling of. Fennel, which we
grow in kitchen gardens to flavor
sauces, makes a man strong, gives him
courage, and adds a dozen years to his.
life. S:,s
u Ferns have many curative qualities.
II you are wanting in common sense,
the maidenhair fern will give it to
you, and it has been known to make
idiots into sensible men. Maidenhair
fern tea is a splendid cure for a cold.
And the tincture makes ones hair grow
ss5 You can easily grow blackberry
bush IN your garden, and from It's
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1900-09-15

her own reflection in the glass. Why
did she feel SO happy, Why Sud-
denly she seemed to see again the
homage of those flashing blue eyes.
No! She surely was not so silly as
that! In delicious, girlish shame she
pressed her slim fingers over her eyes
to shut out those others. But they
would not bebarred. They gazed into.
hers still! All at once dreadful
thought thrilled her. Ms. - ~
Tonight Giles Ferguson would come
for his answer.
A sharp sense Of repulsion over
whelmed her. She could not marry
him! She would not, She bathed,
coiled her dark hair afresh, went down
8 o'clock the hopeful sllitor made his
appearances. He wore a brand new
suit, and was apparently prepared for
conquest He and Bessinger talked.
At 10 Barbara was to give her final de-
cision. She watched the clock in an
agony of nervousness. Half past 8!
The hands were moving around the
dial with appalling speed. Nine! She.
did not know the bell had rung-
that visitor was shown in. He was
young, tall, good looking. With a
start she recognized the agile captor
of her veil. $500
"The small gentleman is Mr.. Fergu-
son." she heard the servant say.
The stranger walked straight up to
Barbara's suitor. 49,
How do you do, father?'' he said.
whats that?" screamed the. old
| man. He had turned CHASTITY.
my name is Robin Ferguson. I only
arrived yesterday from California.
Your man told me I would find you
here. My mother died three months
ago. Dying, she told me the story of
your desertion of her when was a
little lad. She made me promise to
look you up. For her sake I've done
it. I can prove all I say"
| "I-I-I can't discuss the matter
with you here-now!' His teeth chat
tered so he feared they would drop out.
"Even if-if it were sod not give
you cent?"
The newcomer burst out laughing.
'*Ill never ask you for one. My moth
er's brother left all his property to
me, and there's rafting lot of it.,
too."
"O!" gasped Ferguson senior. This
gave matters new aspect. But
there was Barbara The clock struck
10. =. ~
Barbara said Bessenger, rising,
E...you agreed to tell Giles Fergusons.at
this hour whether yos, lyvctsss
/ marry him. g. S&sS@:S e'Hss ~ - -
White as a lily Barbara came; for
ward. THE young fellow stared in de-
| lighted surprise, as. turning, he faced
her.
Never! You would not wish me
now, papa, to do so. He has deceived
me. At any rate, could never love
him." Then she bowed slightly and
took herself and her peach bloom
gown from the room.
But soon Barbara learned how easy
it was to surrender ones whole heart
when the one destined lover came. Out
of confidential talks grew reconcilia-
tion between father and son. The
former came to the wedding.
Lord, what an old fool I was!" he
said. Things are only as they ought
to be! Bessinger and are going into
partnership. Together we will make
the business pay. And Rob, would
you-have you-any objection if
were to-to kiss the bride?"
mo, indeed" cried the groom,
heartily.
"No, indeed" echoed the bride
sweetly, as she held up her glowing
cheek. v ~.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1900-09-15
A Bankrupt Irish Earl

The Earl of ClancartE who made
himself famous by marryhg the music
hall artiste, Belle Beltdn. does not
seem to be in too fouriahing a state
as regards money matters. Recently
in the Court Of Queens Bench, Dublin,
an an order was granted against his lord
ship for the sum Of SIT Rs Sd, being
the amount due to Messrs. FaIkner, Of
Grafton street, for liquors supplied to
him him. The late earl was SO much an
noyed at his sons marriage that he
LEFT left everything he could away from
him.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1900-09-15

leaves and fruit many useful medi-
cines can be made. If you eat the
young shoots they will harden your
gums. If you make a decoction of the
leaves you have a cure for Whooping
cough. For an ordinary sore throat
nothing is better than blackberry lam.
And if you boil the leaves in strong
lye you get liquid which will dye
your hair a beautiful glossy black.
The -cowslip can be very easily cuI-
tivated. It looks pretty, and it is very
useful. If you cannot sleep, take some
of the powdered root and it will send
you into the soundest slumber. If you
want to do some mountain climbing
and don't feel your nerves up to the
mark, boil the roots in ale and take
few draughts of it. You can then
stand on masthead without tremor.
+ you happen to be pugilistically
inclined you should certainly keep
some white bryony in your garden. It's
pale yellow flowers and brilliant red
berries will reward you for your. Ia
Dor. And if you make decoction of
the root it will cure a black eve like
magic. s
Camomile is worth cultivating for
the sake Of its pleasant and refreshine
.odor. But it is also a valuable ma.
dicinal remedy No finer stimu1ant
can be found for a languid stomach
than camomile tea. If you make