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Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-27
When Batbtnp wo. R,re

In some old court memoirs Of the
eighteenth century which have recent
ly been called again to attention it is
stated that when George " was a
baby he was bathed only once n fort
night. That was thought to be plenty
often enough in those days for child
10 he washed. When one of Georges s
little sisters had measles, the royal
mother gave most careful instructions
that the child's linen was not to be
changed too soon, as she feared that
some careless attendant would clothe
it in garments insufficiently aired and
so drive I'm the RASH In those days
people were much afraid of clean linen
and bathing. II was believed the COM
plete bodily ablutions were weakening,
yet prince. peer and peasant alike call
ed in at every ailment the doctors of
the period. who bled them into n state
of weakness and sometimes death.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-27
rheIri.n Hedge school.

The educational structure for which,
taking advantage of the liberation of
government. the hedge schoolmaster
abandoned his al fresco establishment.
was a very humble one of its kind.
The peasantry, animated by the strong
Irish love of learning, built it fer him.
just as in modern days they assemble
and build huts for evicted tenants.
1t was not a very formidable under
taking. \ deep. dry ditch or trench by
the roadside was usually selected for
the site. At the side of the trench an
excavation of the requisite area was
dug. so that the clay bank formed three
sides of the incIosure. This saved the
trouble of building walls. Then the
fourth side. or front side wall, with n
door and two windows, was built of
green sods laid in courses, while sim
liar sods raised the back TO the requir-
ed height and pointed the gable ends.
Young trees and wattles cut from the
nearest wood and bound together with
straw ropes and withes formed the
roof timbers. Over these were spread
brambles. then came q layer of
''scraws.' or slabs of healthy bog sur
face. and over all a matching of rush
es. The earthen floor was pared to an
approach to Il level, the rubbish cleared
away. and a pathway made TO the pub
lie road. There was your hedge school
house. ready for Observation-Disclosures
Magazine.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-27

Mrs. White determined in the first
flush of her newly wed dignity that
She was not going to be squeezed" by
the Chinese cook and the storekeeper,
as it was quite plain every one else
was. Accordingly she purchased scales
and weights and announced her inten-
ton of personally weighing everything
For some days this method proved very
satisfactory. but she was sometimes 4
little puzzled on finding that the provi-
sions occasionally weighed more than
was charged for.
One day the mystery was solved.
She was carefully weighing a chicken.
In China not only is everything, living
and dead. sold by weight. but fowls are
always supplied alive. The chicken
during the weighing operation sudden
ly entered a vigorous objection and be-
gan to flap and struggle with all it's
might. and during these fiappings and
strugglings something weighty fell
with Il thud to the floor, evidently from
somewhere about the chicken. This
turned out to be large piece of lead
which had been cunninGly fastened I'M
der one of the wings. Further investi-
CATION led to the discovery of a similar
piece underneath the other wing. The
overweight of the past few days was
now accounted for.-Chambers' Jour-
nal
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-27

A writer on The Wonders Of the
Spring" says that the volume OF sound
produced by the skylark is most won
derful. The lark ascends until il
appears no larger than midGe and
can with difficulty be seen by the un-
aided eye. and yet every note of its
song will be clearly audible to persons
who are fully half a mile from the
nest over which the bird utters its
song.
Moreover. it never ceases to sing
for n moment, n feat which seems won
derful TO us human beings, who find
HAT 4 song of six or seven minutes in
length, though interspersed with rests
and pauses, is more than trying. Yet
this bird will pour out a continuous
song of nearly 90 minutes in length
and all the time has to support itself
in the air by the constant use Of its
wings"
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-27
Christening the Children.

An English parson of a church in
Berbice. British Guiana, writes enter
tainingly of his pastoral duties. In the
matter of christening the choice Of
name is left TO the taste or fancy of the
parents. This leads to strange combi-
nations. He copies from his register
"Nannie Bellona," frank Locust" and
whisky Emmanuel" OF earlier times
he tells the following:
One black man brought his child, and
when the minister asked its name he
said, "Seria tim ad Valorem."
On another occasion the parson ask
ed, what is the name of the child?'
The father said, AK, parson." The
minister looked inquiringly at the man
and said:
But don't understand you"
"Well, parson." said the man, my
mind gle me to go troo de New Testa-
ment. / have had four boys. The first
was named Matthew, the second Mark.
the third Luke and the fourth John.
Now. this. the fifth one, is to be AK
[Actsl, parson."
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-27
A BITE IN THE DARK.
The Young Man Liked Jelly, and He
EIlled His Mouth.

\ young man whose work keeps him
down town until the early morning
hours usually reaches home with n
sharp appetite. His mother, an in
dulgeut mother too. puts n little lunch
out where he can get it. but this fire.
quently fails to satisfy him. His wise
parent knows this, and she saves the
larder from Il wholesale onslaught by
locking things up.
Now, if there is one thing in particu-
lar that this youth dOtes upon it is
jelly. But jelly is an article of food
that takes time and skill in its prep
aration, and if the lady left her jelly
jars At his disposal-well, there would
bc none to dispose Of after few
mornings. So the jelly is locked up
the tightest Of all.
The other morning the youth letIhim-
self into the house just as the gray
streaks Of dawn were crossbarTing
the eastern sky. There was milk and
bread awaiting him, but his soul
craved for jelly. He determined to
hunt for some. Taking slice Of bread
and Il knife, he stole down cellar and
searched the fruit shelves. What hap
pincss, He dimly made out the out
lines of 4 jelly jar. Was there any
jelly in it? He dipped in his knife and
felt the soft and quivering mass. What
joke on his usually careful mother!
She had actually forgotten to turn, the
key on this treasure.
He drew out a generous quantityland
carefully spread it on the bread He
had 10 do it largely by Cuesswork, be-
cauSa the cellar was almost totally
dark. When the spreading was done,
he smacked his lips lightly and took
generous bite.
No. it wasn't jelly; it was soft soap
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-27

Now, here is a poet who IS practical
enough. He halls from Dooly county,
and it will be seen from his letter that
he means business. He writes:
Il have wrote a poem about 100
yards long. as nigh as kin guess. 1t
took me six months an two hours to
write it. / amt no judge Of these
things. an what l want TO know is
where / kin hire a good man TO read
# for me an tell me what it is. To
sich n man l will pay 81 day till lie
gifts through, only he mustn't take too
lonCw-Atlauta Constitution
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-27
State of Illinois, [

State of Illinois, -.
Rock Island County,
In the Circuit Court-In ChauceTy
Hulda Strand vs. Charles Strand. In Cha
cery.
AnidAvit of onresidence of the defend
ant, Charles Strand, having been died in the
CLERK ONCE OF the circuit court of said coun-
ty, notice IS therefore hereby given to the said
non resident deferda that the complainant
has filed her bill of complaint IN said court, on
the chanceTy side thereof. on the I'D day OF
June, 1900, and that thereupon summons is
sued out OF said court, wherein SAID suit IS now
pending, returnable on the third Monday in
the month OF September next, as is Dy law re-
quired- Now. unless you, the said non-Tesi-
dent defendant above named. Charles trand,
shall personally be and appear before said cir
cult court, on the first day of the next term
thereof, to be holden at Book Island in and for
the said county, on the nrst Monday in May
next, and plead ans Uer or demur to the said
complain ants DIu Of complaint, the same and
the matters and things therein charged and
stated VIII be taken as confessed. and de-
rec entered against you according 70 the
prayer of said bill
GEORGE w. GAMBLE, Clerk.
Rock Island, Illinois, Dec. I, 1900
e H GUYER. COMPLAINANT Solicitor.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-27
DnnEeroua Fnctoricr

Not far from the heart of New York
city is factory for the manufacture Of
deadly poisons in quantities large
enough to annihilate the entire popula-
tion of New York. The factory is so
guarded that even its next door neigh
bors need have no fear of it, but the
possibilities stored there excite the i'm
agination. No one may enter it with
out special permit. The employees
are all skilled men, we'll aware of the
danger of the slightest carelessness.
They manufacture, among other things,
pure anhydrOus acid, which is so dan
gerous that in its pure state it is not
placed in the market. There is instant
death in its fumes if they are permitted
TO escape. Nitric acid is stored in an
other part Of the factory in big glass
carbOys. The men who work in this
factory realize that a broken carboy of
nitric acid would mean a disaster. and
they treat il with the respect which 1T
deserves. This factory and others like
ii are guarded more carefully than a
safety deposit vault.-New York Sun.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-27
Publication Notice-Chancery.

State of Illinois, -
Rock Island County. DO
In the circuit court, January term, A. d.
1901.
Eva Irwin vs. Charles Irwin. In chancery.
AffidRvit tn At the residence of Charles Irwin
is unknown and that on diliRent inquiry his
place of residence cannot be ascertaineo,
having been filed In the office of the
clerk of said circuit court of Rock Is
land county, notice is hereby given to
the said defendant that the complainant has
filed her DILL OF complaint IN said court on the
chaucery side thereof on the 2fst day OF Nov.
A. ID. 1900, and that summons thereupon
Issued out of said court, against said defend
ant, returnable on the 7th day of January, A.
ID. 1901, to the circuit court OF sa d Rock Island
county, to be no den At the court house in the
city OF Rock Island, as Is by law required.
Now, therefore, unless you, the said
Charles Irvln shall personally be and ap-
pear before the said circuit court OF
Rock Island county, on the first day OF the
next term thereof, to be holden at the court
house in the city OF Rock Island in said county,
on the 7th day OF January, A. ID. 1901, and
plead, answer or demur TO the said complain
ant bill OF comDld int, the same, and the mat
ters and thingS therein charged and stated
will be taEeL as confessed, and decree
entered against you according to the prayer
of said bill
In testimony whereof. 1 have hereuntO sc
my hand and af1xed the seal OF said court, a
nay ONCE in Rock Island this 2lst day of No
vember, A. D. 1901.
GEORGE w GAMBLE, Clerk.
SEARLE & MARSHALL COmplainauts Sole
tors. Nov. 81, A. ID. 1900.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-27

Some eminent tragedians were ones
Quizzing John L. Sullivan. then in his
heyday. Said one of them:
Say. John, why don't you try the le-
gitimate? Look at Muldoon. He has
played the wrestler until he is as well
known in connection with Shakespeare
as he is on the mat
John looked thoughtful for moment
and then growled:
Say. do you think could do it?''
why, sure. Play The Gladiator
Just the piece for YOU"
Once again John thought awhile and
then said:
Say, that's q good idea. l think I've
got a good scheme to work with it too. -
What is it, John?'
why, I'd have a real solid iron
arena. III come into the arena and
holler. Bring out your Wild OK" See?
Then I'd Lave 'cm bring in 4 live bull.
I'd wrestle round the ring with it until
1 got good hold on is horns. and then
I'd Slowly twist it down and break its
neck. Then I'd put my foot on its neck
and say, Behold the invincible, yours
truly, John l.. Sullivan. champion of
the wOrldr I'd kill real live bull for
'em every night. How do you think
that'd hit 'em?"
Great! But great Scott, John! Can
you kill a bull like that?"
Huh! Can l? Come out to the
slaughter house and see me do it,
Kansas City Independent.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-27
Math & Brautigam Co.
Phons IL. e I71s-l71s Second Ave


There Is no profanity I'm saying that
any certain thing lis not worth n tink-
er's dam" although il X so considered
l.. IEany. The expression originated
many years ago. when tinkering, or
IuendinG. leaky vessels was much crud-
or than il is now.
In former times the use Of rOsin to
check the flow of solder when placed
ON tin was not generally understood, at
least by the rowing tinkcrs. When one
Of these gentlemen Of the road found a
job. such as mcndinG 4 wash boiler or
other tin household utcnsil. he would
get from the housewife or domestic n
piece Of soft dough. With this he
would build a dam around the place
where he intended TO put his solder.
Inside OF the circle thus formed he
poured the melted lead. When the
metal had cooled. he would brush
away the dam OF dough that had con-
fined IL To the desired limits. The heat
had hardened the heavy paste and
baked il thoroughly. so that il was alb
soluteIy Of no Use for anything else. 1t
became one OF the most useless things
in the world, and there was not enough
of il even 10 be worth while carrying to
the pigs.
Hence the expression. which was
originally intended to convey n certain
idea. appears to have been retained,
while the origin is not generally
known.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-27
ODD INSURANCE SCHEMES.
Novel Risks Granted by Up to Date
English Companies.

1t was stated recently as a fact of
novel and material interest that it was
now possible to insure for the contin-
gency Of being the father of twins.
And so il is. You can also insure pro-
spective triplets. But that is a small
matter compared to the queer risks in
surance companies are taking every
day. Anything. from the vicissitudes
of playing n fast bowler on a kicking
wicket to the chance of an heir chang
ing his religious tenets. is now a sub
ject for an insurance policy.
We insure people against the possi-
bility of any calamity, whatever il may
be-" said Mr.. Armstrong OF the Ocean
Accident Insurance company TO Mail
Representatives.
Frequently we are asked 10 insure
against a man changing his name. Say
somebody leaves a property to John
Smith on condition that he takes the
name and style of Howard Montmo-
rency Nandeleur. lie wants TO borrow
money on his property. The lender de-
clines 10 advance the money on the
ground that he has no guarantee that
Nandeleur won't return to being call
ed Smith. We insure the lender
against THAI contingency. and Vande-
leur (nee Smith gets his money.
Another type of case is an insurance
against the discovery of missing man.
a prodigal son leaves home for his
country's good. and nobody knows
where he is. His father. years later,
leaves his property to be divided equal
ly among his children. The trustee Of
the will finds himself in a difficulty.
The prodigal may return from his
husks. and then the other heirs will
have had more than their share. We
insure the trustee against the prodi-
gals return.
Not long ago we insured mort
gagee against the mOrtgageOr's marry
ing outside the faith, because such a
marriage would have cost the mort
gageor his proPerty.'-London Mail.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-27
INarIRIEs ANSWERED..

Mrs. Mary Smith writes: Please tell me
at your earliest convenience how TO make
the following dishes: Veal loaf for two
persons. oyster loaf, cream of celery soup,
cream of tomato soup. chestnut dressing
for turkey, oyster pie. And what is paprika &?
We Will give many of the requested
recipes as We can allow space for in this
issue, and the others at later Intervals hon
ing the delay will not Inconvenience you
d all.
VEAL LOAF-Take IL pounds of IN
cooked veal. one-fourth pound ham, one
half Cupful bread crumbs, One-half tea
spoonful salt. one-half teaspoOnful onion
juice. one-fourth teas spoonful pepper. one
fourth tea saSpoOnful cloves, one-fourth tea
spoonful ailSpiCe, One-fourth teaspOonful
sweet ma jora m. one egg and little grated
rind OF lemon. Chop the veal and ham very
fine, and add all the other materials. MOis-
ten with the egg well beaten and little
down into oblong baking pan 10 shape.
and then turn out on buttered paper into
another pan. Brush well with beaten egg,
and bake in a medium hot oven for one
hour. basting with hoI water and melted
butter. This l. nice served cold or slices
broiIed and served with cream or tomato
sauce
OYSTER LOAF-Get the small French
rolls shap like loaves of bread; cut off
a slice for the cover and then dig out the
crumb, leaving thin wall. Spread the
inside with butter, and stand in the oven
until a delicate brown inside. Then fill
with hot, creameG oysters seasoned with
salt. cayenne. teaspOOnfui of lemon
juice and a teaspOonful of minced parsley
or grating OF nutmeg.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-27

Victims to stomach. liver and kid
ney troubles as well as women, and
feel the results in loss of appetite,
poisons in the blood, backache, ner.
vousness, headache and tired, listless,
rundown feeling. But there's NO
need to feel like that. j. w. Gard
ner, of Idavillo, Ind, says: Electric
Bitters are just the thing for a man
when he don't care whether he lives
or dies. 1t gave me new strength
and good appetite. 1 can now eat
anything and have a new lease on
life" Only so cents, at Hartz &
Ullemeyer's drug store. Every bottle
guaranteed.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-27
And stfu She Went.

Toto was crying. What's the mat
ter" asked one of her fathers friends.
"Ize lost my cents she walled.
We'll. never mind. Here are cents"
said the friend.
Soon Toto was crying harder than
ever. What's the matter now?" she
was asked.
I'm crying because IL l hadn't lost
my cents I'd had 4 now" was her
reply.-Detroit Free Press.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-27
Beginning Early.

"Shall have TO get married when l
grow up?" asked little Flossie one day
of her mother
"Just as you please, dear" answered
her mother, with a smile. Most women
do, however,
Yes; suppose So" continued the lit
tie girl musingIy, land l think I'd bet
ter start and look out for a husband
now. They say that Aunt Jane has
been at it for 90 years and hasn't
caught one yet."-f2xchange
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-27

The Ievees on both sides of the Mis-
sissippi are OF sufficient extent that If
they were built in a single straight line
they would be about 1900 miles long or
long enough TO stretch the greater part
of the distance between New Orleans
and New York.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-27

"rhis." said the eminent phrenolo-
GiSt, lis the bump Of intelligence,
and
"Heah. boss. quit pinchin dat bump
so spordihcally," protested Unc' Ebe.
My haid amt felt good sence de ole
woman raped me dar wild n rollin pin.
an yo' bet I'ze got more 'telliGence in
dat bump dan ter get in 'er way ergin." E"
Denver Times.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-27

Il am quite certain that poor man
has seen better times" said Mrs. Gaz-
Zam after giving breakfast TO a tramp.
No doubt" added Mr.. Gazzam dry
ly. They all have"
But this poor fellow didn't ask me
for broken yictuals. He said it grieved
him to be obliged to apply for a COLA
tion."-Detroit Free Press.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-27
In nnt. .speciaII.t.- -

Doctor-I put mirrors in my waiting
rooms Instead of magazines.
Friend-How does II work?
Doctor-Fine. People are so fond OF
booking at themselves that they come
early so as to have chance TO wait
Town Topics.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-27

The japanese language is said 10 con-
tain G0,0O0 words. II is quite impossi-
ble for one man TO learn the entire Ian
Guage, and Il well educated japanese is
familiar with emily 10000 words
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-27
Tn. Box md the Professor.

Il WIS mimicking Professor Bore
yesterday. and he caught me-"
What did he sayE
''Told me 10 stop making fool OF
myself. f."-Chicago Chronicle.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-27
able and Kitchen.
Practical Suggestions About what to
Eat and How to Prepare Food.

This matter will be found TO be entirely
different from and superior TO the usual
run of food articles. in that every item is
a nugget of culinary wisdom and eminently
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-27

The lie Conte pear, which revolution
lied pear growing in southern Califor-
MIA, was originally the Chinese sand
pear. grown solely for ornamental pur-
poses.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-27
For PneumoniA.

DR.. c. j. Bishop. Agnew, Mich.
saws: Il have used Foley's Honey
and Tar in three very severe cases Of
pneumonia with good results in every
case" For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-27
How to Cure Group.

R. Gray, who lives near Armenia,
Duchess county, n. Y, says: Cham
berlain's Cough remedy is the best
medicine l have ever used. 1t is a
fine children's remedy for Group and
never fails to cure" When given as
soon as the child becomes hoarse, OF
even after the croupy cough has de-
veloped, it will prevent the attack.
This should be borne in mind and q
bottle of the cough remedy kept at
hand ready for instant use as soon as
these symptoms appear. For safe by
all druggists
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-27

Ceremony was invented by q wise
man TO keep fools at a distance.-Chi-
CuEo News
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-27
EIRST VOLUME.

Conducted by Ida Ames Willis,
Chamber of Commerce Building, Chicag
to whom all inquiries should be addresse
All Rights Reserved by Banning Co., Oh
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-27
Pure Food.

None but thoroughly reliable pure and heahfu foods
proven by actual chemical analysis will be accepted for
these columns.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-27
TRAINS,

Clinton, Sterling. Chicago. S7:I5 am 6;45 pm
Clinton, Chicago Omaha
Denver Rockford, James
Vile Madison ueave Dav-
export, lZ.Oo pLn
Clinton. Chicago, Dixon,
Sterling Tar. Davenport. l0l0 pm
Clinton Omaha Sioux CITY,
Utah and Pacific Coast. 80 pm E745 atn
Cl non, Sterling, Dixon,
2nsmo2a. I'Hne9; .................. .,1b pm
Clinton. Chicago James
vile, Madison Rockford. S2.5o pm
Clinton, Denver, Omaha,
Cedar Rapids ......-......I 6.i3 pm
Trains marked sdally. All others daily ex-
sept Sunday.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-27
THE TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

TRAIHS
Denver Limited & Omaha...l+ $40 amlS 800 .t'n.
". Worth, Denver & X. g. = sos am TlO35 pui
Minneapolis. -..........t = $50 am 70 900 pm
Omaha and Des MOlnes ..... II 500 amItlI'lO pun
sOmEha & Minneapolis ..... +i2:05 am = 300 Gm
Omaha Lincoln TX ...... 7:55 am tIi:I0 pm
Des MOines & Omaha. eli; 50 pmIt 90 aun
Denver, Lincoln & Omaha. I" 3:O5 amt 800
Des Moines Express zee. go. :i2:I5 rn+ s:h2 am
Rock Island & Bureau Ac.. Is 4:3O pm d" $50 pm
st. Paul & Minneapolis. ...- 8:O5 am = 9.o5 pm
Denver, FIT. Worth & K G. 500 an+l0:f0 pm
kansas City, ,StJoc & Dnvr '1l:l0 pmt $50 am
tRock Island & W ashngton 'iI:5O pmt 3:s5 pm
Chicago & Des Moines. n 2:15 pm = $50 pm
Rock Island Brooklyn Ac . 5:35 pmi+ 7:40 Gru
sOnaha & Rock Island. 6:35 pm
sChicsgo, Davenport. y ZOO Pm
sArriVal tDeparJure. IDauy, except SIn-
DAILY except Saturday. All others daily. Tul.
sphoue l002.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-27
The Economx of Wet Frying.

Considering the two methods from an
economical standpoint only, the use OF L
quantity of fat for frying is not eXtrava-
ganCe, especially when the vegetable fats
are used: for these fats can be employed
again and again, and the same fat will an
Ewer for a very diverse class of materials
The small quantity of Eat use for sauting
articles in the usual manner gets SCOrchaLs,
and is always thrown away as unfit for
further use, while the food cooked in this
manner is far less indigeStible.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-27
To saute or Dry Fry.

This method should be employed in cook
ing omelets. liver and bacon, some kinds OF
fish, chopped vegetables and pancakes
Saute means 10 cook food in just suffcien;
quantity OF fat 10 brown nicely and pre-
vent the articles from burning.
Articles that are Sauted must be kept in
constant motion, and turned frequently
10 prevent their being greasy or sticking to
the pan.