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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-02
A BLOW AT MATRIMONY.

A terrible blow at the divine institu-
ton Of matrimony has been Ad-
ministered by Judge Simmons, of
Kansas, who has commanded Mrs.
Johnson of Missouri, to leave her hus
band, whom she married the day after
her divorce, contrary to the Judges
instructions. 1t sees hat Mrs. John
son innocently offenl1d harsh law,
which compels the divorce to wait six
months before she takes on new con-
jugal responsibilities, whereas Mrs
Johnson was anxious not to lose any
time and was married within a few
hours after her legal separation. Our
sympathies are entirely with Mrs
Johnson, who appears to be a nice
woman, with an exalted idea of the
matrimonial state and its uses. She so
far consulted the proprieties as to wait
over one day, thereby showing nothing
of the indecent haste that character
lied the flight Of Mrs. Sloan to the
altar in Connecticut. A period of six
months is long and agonizing time to
two loving hearts, and we believe even
the terrible Jeffreys would have been
moved by the tears of the disconsolate
bride. AS things go nowadays matri-
mony should be encouraged, not i'm
peded, and if such obstacles are to be
thrown in the way of conjugal hap
piness many persons will be compelled
to drag out an existence in loathed and
burdensome bonds. For why should
we get divorced if we cannot i'm
mediately console ourselves with an
other and more agreeable affection?
The Kansas law is lacking in humanity
and in practica bility.-Chicago Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-02
THEIR OWN IDEA OF PATTI.

Nine. Patti appeared recently as Lucia
in her little theater at Craigy Nos, and
a fortunate guest, who saw and heard
her, reports: "She dispensed with a wig
in this part, for Patti has bleached her
own raven locks a fiery gold" This
fact is significant, and recalls this
same Lucia, these same raven locks"
and rare performance of the Bride
of Lammermoor," in New Orleans one
night in the early SOS.
In the autumn of 1859 Adeline Patti,
then a slip of a girl, barely 16 years Of
age, with ropes of jet black hair and
the throat Of nightingale-the throat
which has since made her rich and
famous-sang, for the first time in pub
lie, the part of Lucia in that fine old
opera, The Bride of Lammermoor," to
a New York audience. AS the Scottish
heroine, of course, Adeline was COM
PEELED to cover up her ebony braids
with a wig of fiaxen hair. Later on,
she reached New Orleans. In that city,
Patti, with her sister Carlotta and her
brother Carlo, had spent her early
childhood, and she knew and loved
nearly all of those who came to greet
her as an operate star at the French
opera-house.
Just before the curtain rose on the
opening night Mr.. Strakosch, who was
to conduct the opera, appeared in the
RI find tho
Bride of Lammermoor" waiting to go
on the stage with her own black tresses
waving down her back, instead Of the
pale, corn-colored locks of the Scot
fish lassie.
why, Addie, what does this mean?"
excitedly inquired the great impresa-
rio.
THAT am going to wear my own
hair tonight" answered the budding
prima donna.
But you must not. 1t is inartistic,
inaccurate, absurd"
ooh, no, it is not absurd" calmly
responded Patti. MY old friends in
New Orleans only know me as black
haired, skinny little Italian, and not
as a golden-crowned Scottish girl; be-
sides, I will not disguise myself tonight
10 please anyone"
The distracted manager argued, pro-
tested, threatened, and cajoled, but
"Addie" stood firmly to her purpose.
A tremendous welcome was accorded
the youthful diva, but the audience
greeted Lucia, not as a fair-polled
bride, but as their own black-haired,
skinny little Italian. "-Success.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-02
A CONVICT'S TAME ROBIN.

A convict in Sing Sing prison, who
was in the bird business in New York
and has made the tanning of birds a
study, has, while temporarily engaged
at work outside the north prison wall,
caught and tanned a young robin, which
comes to him when he whistles to it
and fearlessly perches itself upon his
finger. Sometimes it goes with him to
his cell at night and perches on the
bookshelf It is entirely at home in
the prison. 1t goes out with him in the
morning and stays near him while he
is at work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-02

, foreign ministers. 1t first had three
members but the number has been
increased 10 ten. It's members do not
! constitute a separate department in
the ordinary sense of the term; they
are selected from the six boards and
from the grand council (cab.net)
The tsung-i-yamen as q body has no
power TO act, and except in most IN
important cases will give no decisive
answer. 1t receives requests, demands
and protests and Acknowledges the
receipt. As a board OF obstruction it
IS gigantic success. All interviews
are taken down verbatim and with
copies Of the dispatches are laid be-
fore the grand council (cabinet) and
by 1t reported to the emperor.
Iientsin-One Of the treaty ports, is
on the Pei-Ho, and seventy miles from
Pekin. 1t is very busy place when
the river is free from ice, but when
the last steamer has left and the
river is closed up the foreign COM
munity, consisting of about 23O
Europeans, have nothing to do but
amuse themselves till the end of
March. Tientsin has been captured
by the allies.
Tuan (prince)-The father of Pu-
Chun, the heir-apparent and first
cousin Of Kwang-Hsu, the emperor,
and now leading the ultra antl-foreign
movement at the palace.
Tsze-Hsi-An-The dowager empress,
now IS years old, widow of the EN-
peror Hsien-Fung, who died in 1861.
No blood relation to the present en-
peror, who is the son of Hsien- Fung's
brother, the late Prince Chun.
Wang Wen-Shao-A Chinese; Is
president Of the board of revenue,
member of the tsung-H-yamen and
commission of the railway and mining
bureau. He is the most liberal men,
Der of the cabinet and the least anti
foreign.
Wei-Hai-Wei Oukuntao)-Wa
leased to Great Britain by the Chinese
in 1898. One hundred and thirty
thousand pounds was provided by the
military works bill of 1899 for the de-
Tense of Wei-Hai-Wei The garrison
consists of one company of Chinese
garrison artillery, two companies of
British infantry, six companies of
Chinese infantry and the necessary
cOntingents of royal engineers and
departmental staff. 1t has a large and
safe anchorage, but to properly de-
fend it would require a force from
10000 to 10000 Admiral Bruce an
nounces that he is making Wei-Hai-
Wei base for operations.
Woosung- miles from
Shanghai, on the Yang-tse, where
there are strong forts.
Iamen-An official residence.
Yulu-The viceroy of Chilli, is a
timid man, but by no means anti
foreign. He has influence at court.
Yung-Lu-A Manehu, the COM
mander in chief of the northern
armies; is probably the most in
fluential man il China. He has great
power and is favorite of the en-
press dowager. He is somewhat pro-
gressive and inclined to lead the en-
press into the paths of western prog
ress, and is also a member of the cab
met.
Yunnan-Most westerly province.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-02
THEY KEEP HIM WALKING.

Doctor-And the twins? Are they
we'll?
Papa-Quite well, thank you.
How do they Sleep"
In day and night shifts Detroit
Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-02
FACTS IN THE CASE.

Father (grufiy)-Get away from the
fire, Tommy. The weather isn't cold.
Tommy-Weu, I'm not warmin' the
weather; I'm warmin' my hands
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-02
MASTER OF THE SITUATION.

How amiable your little boy seems
to be-"
Yes; we never object to anything
he wants to do'-Detroit Free Press,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-02
THE EVIL MOQUITO
SOMETHING THAT IT'S WELL TO
KNOW AT THIS SEASON.
THE TASTE OF BLOOD

It is Acquired, Not Natural
Method by Which Poison is In
jected into Human Beings-The
Little Pests Have Eyes in Abund-
ance-Over $50 Species.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-02
GOOD KEY TO CHINA
MEANING OF TERMS NOW COM
MONTY SEEN.
THE TSuMC Ii YAMEN

A Body Of Ten Persons Through
Which All Foreign Affairs Pass
Encyclopedia Information About
People and Matters in the Celestial
Empire.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-02

Total gold shipments this year were
$40. 900 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-01
RULE HOLDS
Modern Woodmen Society Wins
in an important Case at
Council Bluffs.
MRS. KERR's SUIT FOR $1,000
Attempts to Recover on Policy of
Husband, Who Shot Himself
to EVade Arrest.

The suit brought at Council Bluffs,
lows, by Mrs. Jessie Kerr. against the
Modern Woodmen of America. to re-
cover 50 900 insurance held by her
husband, James r. Kerr, was decided
in favor of the order by Jury in the
United States court there Saturday.
Payment OF the policy was contested
/ on the grounds that Kerr committed
suicide.
In 1880 James Il Kerr married Jes-
sic Ross in Canada He lived with
her but eight days. deserving her and
coming to the United States. He To-
cat, in Sullivan county, Missouri,
aud in 1882 married Alice Mairs, with
O 1t observing the formality of secur-
in. divorce. Four children were
born to them, three of whom are
living.
Finally Kerr left the community
and was next heard of in Canada,
his first wife. In a short time they
came to the states, and finally to Ma
niIia, Iowa.
BrotheF-in-LaW on Scene.
j. K. Sterling, a brother-in-law to
Kerr by his Missouri marriage, called
on Kerr for the purpose of inducing
him to do something for the woman
and three children he had left in desti-
tute circumstances in Missouri. Kerr
sent $25 to them couple OF weeks
later W. G. Irwin. then prosecuting
attorney for Sullivan county, went to
Manila with requisition for Kerr's
arrest on a charge of bigamy. Kerr
went upstairs TO dress and shot him
self.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-01
Erroneous Impression Corrected.

The ARGUS has received a com
munication from Jonesboro. Ind,
signed by John r. Schoy. Ernest Swan
son and j. r. BroomhalI, Rock Isand-
ers employed in the glass works there.
in which they ask the correction of a
false Impression that they understood
had gained currency among their
friends here to the effect that they
were working in the same shop with
non-union workmen. The letter says
The cutters have brought all this
trouble on themselves. Their wages
were settled, but at the eleventh hour
they asked l. A 800 to give up the
few cutters il had in its ranks-some-
thing mpossible-just the same as
going To the A. o. q. w. and asking
it to throw out brother in good
standing. The cutters were always
considered the brains of the organiza-
lion, but when their hand was called
they were found standing on bob
tail flush. The Rock Island boys are
working at the Diamond Window
Glass compauy's plant, and it is union
to the core -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-01
River RipIets.

William T. Cakes. who has been
clerk on the Verne Swain this year,
has resigned and gone to Iowa City to
take up the study of medicine.
beginning Saturday the ". j..
Young discontinued her special
weekly trips to Muscatine going
down Saturday evening and return
ing Sunday morning.
The government steamer Gen.
Barnard has been sold at Jefferson
Vile. Ind, to Capt. Tom Hall, who
is operating her on the Ohio as a tow
boat.
The stage of water at the bridge at
g a. m. today was $50 and at
noon it was 6.25. The temperature
at noon was g.
The F. Weyerhauser brought down
80 strings of logs.
The Verne Swain was in and out.
The F. Weyerhauser and II. c.
Brockman went north.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-01
MCCABE'S.
We Announce for tuesday and Wednesday That Always Looked
and Waited for Event, the Millinery Opening and
Display of Autumn Hats and Bonnsts.

We have made most careful and will find the latest
hats the last spring openings yielded
andr
Marie
the small
compliment the
tcuary fine, oil Parish art
The
to
Remember
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-01
Council of knights of columbus

Loras council No. 2, Knights OF
Columbus. was formed at Davenport
yesterday with membership of 81.
1t is exclusively a Catholic organic
alton. The council embraces the
three cities. Those from here belong
ing are DR.. j. p. Comegys. Joseph Gel
ger, +. j. Burns. L. +. La Velle, f j..
Sommers. j. T. Shields and Ii. ".
Burns. Many knights from surround
ing cities were present at the institu-
ton of the council. The Peoria road
brought an excursion Of 81 people
from Peoria. 90 came from Chicago,
and a number from Dubuque and
ether points.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-01
Blankets and Comf0ri abIes.

100 Mill Eud Blankets, cotton
fleece, each ....,......... roc
CSC. Southern fleece blankets,
gray, tan and white, are. -. zee
$1.12 fine fleece blankets GO at SIC
100 pairs extra large, fine fleece
blankets .,......$I.I2
rs pairs all wool gray blankets,
vslue $500, go at. ...... ?. So
IS 90 fine all wool gray sanitary
blankets, for this sale pair ,3,0S
1915 all wool plaid, beautiful
blankets, pair ........ 500
100 bales comfortables. includ-
ing everything from staple
prints TO fancy silkolines.
marked for this sale at sass.
$1.98. $1.75. $1.68. $1.46,
1928. CSC. and .. use
600 lbs. live geese feathers, So
lected. thoroughly renovated.
come in and 3-lb sacks at
per III. 64c and ........... 4Rc
800 pairs pillows at specially inter
esting prices for this sale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-01
FALL MURPHYs ARE HERE.
Song of Potato Wander again Heard-YieId
Not Large.

Song of Potato Wander 4 gain aeard-YieId
Not large.
The song of the potato vender is
again heard on the streets. The
tubers that are coming to town are of
the earlier planting, the vines of
which were killed by the late drouth.
This forced them to an early matur-
ity. with considerable loss in guam
tity OF the yield. Those that survived
the drouth are still growing and will
make better yield, though they will
probab bly, be more or less irregular in
shape. On the whole, the potato crop
in this section does not promise TO be
very large one and at prevailing
prices will not prove mint of money
for the farmers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-01
That Joyful Feeling

With the exhilarating sense of re-
newed health and strength and in
ternal cleanliness. which follows the
use OF Syrup of Figs, is unknown to
the few who have not progressed be-
yond the old-time medicines and the
cheap substitutes sometimes olfers d
but never accepted by the well-in-
formed. Buy the genuine. Manu-
featured by the California Fig Syrup
comDany.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-01
Carpets, on Cloths

Quick buyers will make money on
the saving at this weeks prices.
Rag Carpets-Heavy and full
yard wide .........., 49,. 25sC
Extra Super Carpets. 3 pat
terms, all wool warp and fill.
ings. best goods of standard
makes and worth IS cents per
yard ........i.. 53c
Brussels Carpets patterns
splendid values, new designs
and colorings. per yard. -. SOC
Velvet and Administer Carpets
-$1.05 quality, parlor, Ii
hrary. and hall effects, less
than manufacturers prices.
per yard ......,...... -. z5C
With all carpets at 4Sc yard and
up bought this week we will furnish
the carpet lining free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-01
OLD SETTLER CALLED
Thomas Bailey Succumbs to
Blood Poisoning at His Home
in Hampton.
RESIDED IN TOWNSHIP SINCE ls47
Served in War of Reb siiion-.Fu n=
eraI to Be Under Masonic
Auspices.

Thomas Bailey. one Of the old citi-
zens of Hampton township. died at
his home in the village at 6 O'Clock
Sunday evening. A few weeks ago
he had some decayed teeth extracted
which were badly liberated. Blood
poisoning set in with q complication
of other ailments, causing his death.
Mr.. Bailey was born at Philadel-
phia, Pa, Jan. 90, 1928. He moved
to fremont. Tazewell county. Ill . in
1886. and came to Hampton in 1913.
there.
Nov. 6. 1882. he was united 10 mar
risge to Nancy Wells, who survives
him. Their union was blessed with
four children. two OF whom are liv-
ing, T A. w Bailey and Mrs. Frank
Potter. both of Cedar Rapids. La.
Mr.. Bailey was a very quiet and
unassuming man, but strongly at
tached 10 those who had his con-
fdence aud were closely associated
with him. He was one of the first
to respond to his country's call during
the war of the rebellion. He first ell.
listed in the seth Illinois infantry. but
later was transferred To the LIST regi-
ment. q. S. regular cavalry. in the
army OF the Potomac, and took part in
many of the decisive battles OF that
war. He was wounded and sent to
the hospital, where he was confined
several months.
The deceased was a NJ tson being
mem Der OF Pnilo lodge Of Port Byron.
The funeral will be held from the
Hampton Congregational church
Wednesday at 10 o'clock a M. the
services being conducted by the Ma
sonic order.
Other Obituary
Funeral services over the remains of
Charles W. Negus were held at 10
o'clock this morning at the bereaved
home on Third avenue and Eleventh
street Rev. W. S. Marquis. of the
Broadway Presbyterian church. con-
Quoted the services. and trio, con-
sisting of H. D. Folsom, Mrs. L. G.
Scott and Mrs K NJ Pearce sang sew
eral hymns. a large procession of
carriages followed the re mains to their
last resting place at Chippiannock
The pallbearers were L. j. MedilI,
khil Mitchell Charles Case. F. P.
Welch, john Crubaugh and J. s. Gil
more.
The funeral of Mrs Katharine Welt
nauer was held yesterday afternoon
at o'clock from St. Mary's Catholic
church, where Father Poettkiu con-
duc:ed services. The interment was
made st Chippiannock cemetery.
Conrad Schmid. Peter Middle, Joseph
BIochlinger. Monroe Jiugles, Jacob
Glove and Jacob Sulser we're the pail
bearers.
Margaret, the 3-months-old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs Charles Schmook,
who live at s07 Eleventh avenue. died
Saturday afternoon from digestive
disorder. The funeral WAS held from
the home this af ernoon.
Rock Island friends will be grit We !
to learn of the death in Chicago last
Wednesday of Rod j. Mcdonald, the
street fair promoter, who tad made
his home here and in Moline for about
q year Mr.. McDonald's death was
due to complete nervous collapse.
He had been patient at st. Anthony's
hospital a greater part of the past
winter. A month ago he was re-
moved to the home of an aunt in Chi
cago. Mr.. Mcdonald was 55 years of
age and unm arried-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-01

1t brings to the little ones that
priceless gift of * Ihy flesh. solid
bone and muscle That's what Rocky
Mountain Tea does. 50 cents. Ask
your druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-01
Police Points.

2. h. Bahnkie and C.. Schant eel
were fined So and costs each by Ma
istrate Stafford this morning for dis
turbiug the peace. The latter is a
Moline man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-01

Il have always used Foley's Honey
and Tar cough medicine. and think it
the best in the world. says Charles
Bender. q newsdealer Of Erie. Pa. For
sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-01
II Heals the Lungs.

When suffering from n racking
cough, take dose of Foley's Honey
and Tar. The soreness will be re-
lieved and Il warm, grateful feeling
and healing Of the parts affected will
be experienced. For sale by all drug
Oists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-01
Washington. D. C, Genesee Pure

Washington. D. C, Genesee Pure
Food company, lie Roy, n. Y. Gem
tlemen: Our family realize so mnch
from the use of Grain-O that feel l
must say a word TO induce others to use
il. If people are interested in their
health and the welfare Of their chill
dren they will use 40 other beverage.
l have used them all. but Grsin-O l
have found superior to any. for the
reason that it is solid grain. Yours
for health. c. z. MYERS. G
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-01
BisInarck's Iron Nerve

Was the result of his splendid
health. Indomitable will aud ire
mendous energy are not found where
stomach. liver. kidneys and bowels
are out OF order. II You want these
qualities and the success they bring.
use DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Only
IS cents. at Hartz * Ullemeyer's drug
store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-01
Circuit Court.

Circuit court convened this after
noon and selected u panel OF jurors 70
the ensuing two weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-01

The editor of the Fordville. Ky,
Miscellaneous. writes as q postscrip pit
to business letter; Il was cured of
kidney trouble by taking Foley's Kid
ney Cure For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-01

Your blood goes through your body
with jumps and bounds. carrying
warmth and active life to every part
of your body. If you take Rocky
Mountain Tea. ASK your druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-01

. - - II oEE
s.ar,As 1Ihe lind iog Haze llszVs Bosps.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-01
OUCfOfhs.

Time is near To set up stoves. buy your noor
ole oths at this weeks prices 100 rolls to
select from. Tiles, Flora's and Mosiacs. AS
an extra special for Monday anu tuesday
we will sell floor oilcloths In fancy IzlC
patterns quantity limit, at per yard. 81
, 1900-06-02

Four Young Boys Rob a Till at Love
joys Bicycle Shop.

Four young boys, three white and one
colored, entered Elmer Lovejoy's BIZ
cycle shop during the dinner hour to-
day and appropriated about SIS in cash
from the till and a silver watch which
IA in a showcase. The watch and
the larger part of the money was re-
covered and the boys are in the coun-
ty Jail. They obtained admission to
the shop through a back door during
the absence of Mr.. Lovejoy and his as
sistants at dinner. The money they
secured was all in silver. In the back
part of the till was quite "a large
amount in gold which was overlooked
by the young burglars. They did not
take any of the bicycle goods display
ed in the showcases.
After the robbery they spent money
like princes and were indiscriminating-
ly distributing nickles and dimes
among their young friends when zap
tured. One young fellow who witness
ed the burglary vas given a dollar and
a dime to keep his mouth shut. The
bride did not work, however, and he
gave the snap away.