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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-27
Gold Lined Geese.

According TO the United States con-
sui at Chung King, China. in the de-
partment called Ymg-pei, Chih-li Ting,
gold is found in abundance by washing
in the valley near the city. The in
habitants of the neighborhood keep
large flocks of geese 10 work the gold
fields for them. When the geese are
found To be very heavy. they are killed
and their maws emptied of the gold
contained therein. 4 flock of geese is
sometimes worth a good deal of mon
ey. but geese dressed ready for eating
are very cheap indeed-from Is TO 20
cents each
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-27
Sensickness.

A stewardess, after 10 years service
on one of the transatlantic liners-and
an opinion on the subject from per-
son in her position is undoubtedly to
be respected-has this to say about
seasickness: Almost everybody is a
little sick, but a great many more per
SONS could be less sick than they are
if they would only be careful for a
day or two before they sail. Lots Of
folks going off to Europe eat big din
ners and luncheOns for two or three
days before they start, and as soon as
they get the motion of the waves they
have really a bilious attack. Some
times when the crossing is very rough
and have been a little careless in my
diet L feel the motion myself, but new
er when 1 take proper care. At the
slightest dizziness or nausea 1 stop
eating anything at all for eight or ten
hours, and above all 1 never touch tea
at that time. 1t is the overeatiug
usually before they come on board
that makes all the trouble. New
York Post.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-27
An overcautiou. Wife.

An incident occurred at the redemp-
ton bureau of the treasury which
ought to be a warning to wives. a
woman in New England placed S4S in
bank bills in the oven of the kitchen
stove in order to hide it from her hus-
band. She forgot to take it out, and in
the morning he kindled hot fire and
reduced the money to crisp before
his wife remembered where it was.
She picked up the ashes, enough to
half fill n wineglass, put them in a lit
tie box and sent them down to Wash
ington to be redeemed. The experts,
by the use of magnifying glasses, iden-
titled the bills to the amount of $50
and sent her that money, but it cost
her So to fool her husband, and she
will probably not try it again.-Chicago
Record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-27
Tany'a Retort.

A Welshman, walking through a
fashionable street in London, noticed
on door a bell. At the side. of the
bell were these words. please ring
the bell"
second n powdered little footman ap-
peared and asked him what he wanted.
Nothing" said the Welshman, but
rang the bell because it says So"
"Oh." said the footman, with smile.
81 see you come from the country
where nannygoats grow on gooseberry
bushes
Yes" answered the Welshman. "But
in London there are more wonderful
sights. You have only to ring a bell.
and a monkey pops out."-London Tel
eCraDh
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-27
SAVING AN OLD PAINTING.
Ingenious Method by Which II Was
Transferred TO New Canvas.

Transferred TO New Canvas.
did you ever hear Of transferring
an old oil painting TO Il new canvass"
said well known art connoisseur of
this city. "One would declare at first
blush that the thing was absolutely in-
possible, but l saw it done with a pic
ture over eight feet square, and the
operation was a perfect success. The
painting to which refer had been
fine example of the early Italian
school. but it had lain forgotten in
garnet for many years and had become
so incrusted with dirt and CRIME thar
1t was impossible to distinguish any of
the details. Ordinarily it could have
been cleaned without trouble. but the
damp and mold of two centuries had
rotted the canvas until it was ready 10
fall apart at a touch, and sci'ubbing
was, Of course, out of the question.
THAT was the condition Of things
when it was taken in hand by an ex-
pert restorer from Belgium who hap
pened to be in the city. The first thing
he did was TO glue q huge sheet OF
thick manila paper firmly to the face
of the picture. Then he turned it over
carefully and picked off every particle
of the old decaying canvas. revealing
the rear surface of the paint itself 1t
was a big job and required no end of
patience, but the last thread was final
Iy removed, and nothing was left but
the fragile shell Of pigment. That he
covered with the strongest fish glue,
and n new sheet of canvas was spread
over it and pressed down.
In a few hours it was perfectly dry,
and the painting was as firmly attach
ed TO its new foundation as if it had
been there from the start. Nothing
then remained but 20 take off the ma
Mia paper, which was readily done
with hot water. After that the surface
was thoroughly cleaned, and the pic
ture is now almost as bright and clear
as it was when it left the painters
easel. The owner could hardly believe
his eyes. Il seemed to him that veri-
table miracle had been accomplished"
New Orleans Times-DemOcrat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-27
A DROP IN PRICE.
The Miner Took Less Than He First
Asked For His Claim.

These fabulous stories you hear,
said a Colorado man, ''of the wonder
full discoveries made and prices receiy-
ed for claims in the mining regions
bring back to my mind a story that
used to be told in the earlier days OF
Colorado.
"a young chap had there located a
claim in which he had every confidence
that ore existed, but try as he would
he was unable to locate the precious
metal, and little by little he became
sicker and sicker at heart until at
length there came n day whose closing
was marked by clean encouragement
on his part. His last piece of bacon
was eaten, his last stick of gunpowder
fired and his credit utterly used up.
Still he believed the ore to be there,
but he recognized the utter futility on
his part of trying further to get at it.
Lonely and out of spirits, just at sun
set he stood at the door of his cabin
looking for the last time over the
scene of his useless efforts, when down
the winding trail came a stranger
astride of a broncho. Taking in the sit
uatfon at a glance, the man refined in
his cayuse and called out to the lonely
figure in the cabin doorway. Say,
pardner, what will you take for that
played out claim of yours?
Hope sprang up and cleaned from
the miners eyes as he firmly replied:
played out nothing. It'll take $1,000
600 cold to buy me out
THE stranger slowly gathered up the
reins. III give you S. he said ten
tatively.
All in cash? queried the late pro-
spective millionaire eagerly.
Yep was the response.
The claims yours on the part of
the mine owner closed the transac-
tion."-New York Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-27
SAM HOUSTON'S SECRET.
Why He Left His Wife and Joined
the CherokeeE Is n Myrtery.

"A mystery in which the American
people were once deeply concerned was
that which Swallowed the life of one of
the most remarkable characters of the
country" writes William Perrine in
The Ladies' Home Journal. In 1929
Samuel Houston, or, as he called and
signed himself. Sam Houston, was
governor of Tennessee. 1t was in the
midst of a campaign for reelection to
the gubernatorial chair that Tennessee
was startled by a report that he had
resigned his office. He had been mar
ried to the daughter of an influential
family. Three months afterward she
returned to her fathers house. and her
husband resolved to pass the rest OF
his life in the wilderness.
Houston betook himself to the tribe
of Cherokees in the Indian Territory.
He adopted their costume, appearing
in all the trappings of an Indian brave.
letting his hair grow down his back
and visiting Washington with n buck
skin hunting shirt, yellow leggings, 4
huge blanket and turkey feathers
him to reveal the secret of his meta
morphosis and his abandonment of the
ways and habits of civilization. He
married again after he emerged from
his Indian life, and he lived to be an
old man, dying in the midst of the civil
war, but no one was ever able to per-
suade him to unlock the mystery of his
life. Nor would his first wife, who also
married again, throw any light on the
mystery"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-27
ANATOMY IN RHYME.
An Easy Way to MemorIze the Mem
bPrr of the Body.


4 recent writer in an Australian pa
,er teaches anatomy in verse. The
hymes are not all perfect, but they
will serve"
How many bones in the human face?
Fourteen. when they all in place
How many bones in the human hcad2
Eight. my child I've often said.
How many bones in the human spincf
Twenty -four, like clustering vino.
How many bones in the human chcNt
Twcnty-fou ribs and two Of the rest
How many bones in the shoulder biud1
Two in each; one before, one behind
How many bones in the human arm?
In cash arm. one; two in each forearm.
How many bones in the human wrist?
Eight in each, il none Is missed
How many bones in the palm Of the hand:
Five in each Of every ones hand.
How many bones in the fingers ten?
Twenty eight, and by joints they bend.
How many bones in the human hiPE
One in each; like a dish they dip
How many bones in the human thighi
One in each, and deep they lie.
How many bones in the human kneef
Two in each, we can plainly sec.
How many bones in the ankle strong!
Seven in each. but none Is long.
How many bones in the ball OF the footf
Five in each. As the palms were put.
How many bones ia toes half a score?
Twenty weight, and there more
And now, if you reckon the bones a slate,
They count in a body, two hundred and eight
Then we have in the human mouth. too,
Teeth, upper and under, thirty and two.
And now and then there's bone. think,
That forms a Joint to fill up a chink,
A sesamOid bone, wormain, call,
And now may rest, for We We told them all
Success.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-27
since rhunder and Lightning.

The reason why the mechanism FOR
making the noises that give realism TO
a play are never seen by the audience
is because the illusion would be COM
pletely destroyed if its operations were
exposed TO view, explains Frank Fyles
in The Ladies' Home Journal.
The noise of the waiter falling down
stairs with a tray of dishes, for in
stance, is simulated by dropping as Of
ten as necessary u basket filled with
bits of broken china. and cylinder Of
silk. turned with a crank, drawing the
cloth over wooden flanges, gives per-
feet rain and wind storm. \ lightning
accompaniment is made by touching
an ordinary file to a bit of carbon, both
on live wires, and thunder by rolling
tenpin balls in a long, narrow, wooden
trough.
The rumble of the wheels of a car
rage is initiated with a vehicle like a
miniature freight car run on n wooden
track, and striking of wood or metal
on hard or soft surfaces serves to con-
vince an audience of the approach or
departure of n horse. When there is
war, a single shot or two is usually
the real thing, but a rife volley effect
is obtained by rapidly beating Il dried
calfskin with rattans, while heavy
strokes on the bass drum will convey
the idea of cannonading.
If this mechanism were seen in op-
Grafton by an audience, it would make
the whole performance seem ridiculous.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-27
Usurped n Right.

Professor John Smelling Popkin was
professor of Greek at Harvard some
years ago, and he was not without a
nickname, which he accepted as mat
ter of course from the students, but.
hearing IL on one occasion from a man
of dapper, jaunty, unacademic aspect.
Professor Pcpkin exclaimed: What
right has that chap 10 call me old
PopT He isn't a student of Harvard
college"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-27
Humors of the Law.

In recent bankruptcy case, in
speaking of justices of the peace. they
are said to be Officers by no means in
fallible, frequently innocent of law and
actually sometimes known to construe
the abbreviation affix designating their
office, j. p to mean judgment for
plaintiff
A federal court, in explaining that
the functions of a charge d'affaires
were not shown by the literal transla-
ton of the terms, illustrated by say
ing, "To appoint person chief builder
could not be understood to invest him
with the ecclesiastical functions of the
pontifex maximus. and Com
ment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-27
Effective Prayer.

A very nice and gentle curate went
to Yorkshire parish where the parish
toner's bred horses and sometimes rae
ed them. He was asked to invite the
prayers of the congregation for Luck
Gray. He did so. They prayed three
Sundays for Luck Gray. On the fourth
the clerk told the curate he need not
do it any more.
"Why?" asked the curate. as she
dead?"
mo-" said the clerk; "she's won the
steeplechase."
The curate became quite a power In
the parish.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-27
The road to ConvaIc.cence.

A woman will be in bed all morning
and go to n whist party in the after
noon. She will be genuinely sick all
day and go like a martyr TO card par
~ at night. The plea that her absence
might Inconvenience her hostess is con-
sidered sufficient excuse. a man with
an ache goes to bed and roars. 1t
would be interesting to learn which is
the shorter route TO recoyery.-Atchi-
son Globe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-27

In the northwest provinces of India
goats frequently eat without any i'll
effect the leaves and green stems Of
the akaua or madar, the milky juice
of which is an acrid poison for human
beings and is frequently used as such
In infanticide cases.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-27

Miss Crochet latter an attack upon
the pianol-How do you like that? 1t
is a song without words.
Fogg-It would be absolutely perfect
but for one thing.
Miss Crochet-What's that, pray?
Fogg-If it was also without music.
Boston Transcript.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-27
A Philadelphia SANDER.

Bilger-You remember Tompkins
Yes? 1 saw him down at Philadelphia
the other day. ! was in the car, he on
the depot platform. 1 stuck my arm
out of the window to Shake hands with
him, and do you know before / could
get hold of his hand
Jigger-The train started. Ell?
mo, my arm went TO sleep"-Types.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-27
The Real Thtux.

Daisy taking her first meal in the
what is the matter
with this currant jelly:
Mamma Tin 4 whisperl-Hush, dear!
Its real currant jelly.-Chicago Trib-
une.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-27
The Cure stuck.

Lady-Some weeks ago / bought a
plaster here to help me get rid of rheu-
matism.
Druggist-well. ma'am. hope it did
it's work
Lady-Yes. but now ] want some
thing else to help me 10 get rid of the
plaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-27

Philosophy teaches us how easy it is
for any man TO forget his troubles, pro-
vided he is so fortunate as TO be some
body else.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-27
A Hint.

Did you see that story about the
man who got a needle in his arm
while trying TO kiss girl?' he asked.
Ne" she replied, and then she add
ed fervently. but. thank heaven. 1
never learned 20 sew"-Chicago Post
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-27

The late DR.. Campbell Black of Glas-
gov, eminent as a physician and elm
ical lecturer, was fond of saying that
medicine is no more an exact science
than millinery"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-27

On an average every man, woman
and child in this country consumes
about three bushels of apples per year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-27

Oriental physicians have practiced
for more than 1000 years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-27

Improving Each Shining Hour.
That little boy seems as busy as q
bee"
Yes; he has hives."-Philadelphi
Bulletin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-27
G. T. FOSTER NJ d


Once between Third aud FouHtb avenues on
twentieth street. Of1oe hours: to II Q. a. .
10 m. and 2 70 y. m. Night calls from
NICE Phone 1854.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-27
Physicians.

once Tremenn block ONCE hours Q 10 10
T. M, I to and to .. N. Phone No. t0oR.
took Island, Ill. Night calls answered from
moo.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-30
A Bare Fabrication

Someone tried to do us injury in Fred
erlck by spreading rumor TO the effect
that smallpox existed in this city. There
are no signs of the disease here nor did
anyone ever dream that it existed here,
The report was evidently started by some
community or person who is an enemy 10
the city and who is intent upon njuring
is business interests and its people
The Frederick fire companies went so
far as 10 place some err uence in the ru-
NOR and hesltated upon taking action on
the invitation to come here on the 4th.
They have been started on the right track
aga n by absolute denia # the rumors
and the STATE mint Of PLY IS clans that they
are bare falsehocds.
The orignaors of the ruror are I'M
known. MOI was 1t known mat anyone
would re-urt 70 such low meth, DIS 10 in
jure the city or IT'S business interests.
his rs the version the Hagerstown
daiies take OF il.
I'VE learn by way Of Frederick that
MdrtInsburg has heard that a report is
out that smallpox exists in that place. The
report is promptly and emphaticalIy de-
MED and the intimation is made that
some malicious person or community
started the dastardly report for the pur-
pose of njurng their Fourth of July ar
rangements. This is hard to believe
But granting Martinsburg has warrant
Tor thinking that way. it is du- her tina,
the denial be widely spread by her neigh
bors, that the hopes and pleasures OF no
one may be disturbed or destroyed at
next weeks jolitcari n.--Globe.
The smahpox story az Mart nsburg is
not encouraged heie. Our people know
IT is a wLd yarn ana sympsthize with
Martinsburg and hope it will not be dam
aged thereby Mail.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-30
Circuit Court.

Judge Faulkner called special term OF
Circuit Court tuesday, al noon 10 transact
some business left unh i,hed at the last
regular term. In the absence of Circuit
Clerk Gerhardt, Deputy Clerk keesecker
acted in his place.
In the Case OF L. V. Buchanan and
others vs., c. S. Warren and others, an
order was entered suppre ssing part Of the
deposition of Jno. c. Palmer and over
ruling motion TO dismiss the cause as to
him.
Chas Schopert VS.. Thos. A. Martin de-
cree confirming report OF special )mmis-
SONS and ordering distribution OF purchase
money.
Imp. Loan & Building Association VS.
Auburn Wagon Company ct al, report OF
special Commissioner Nadenbousch re-
reived and confirmed and the sum oil
S2I2o in his hands as the first deferred
payment from the Auburn w agon Com
pany, ordered TO be paid to II. T.CushNa
x Bro. on their mechanics lien
Harriet +. Thompson VS.. Abraham
Thompson, decree for divorce a mensa ct
thora.
VIM. F. Gsrling VS. mo. F. Gerling.
adm, and others, cause referred 10 Master
Commissioned W. Il. Colston 10 settle ac-
counts of the administrator and to audit
all claims.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-30
r1oler Avenue.

Our corner hasn't been asleep all these
months wherein silence Gas 20 The local
news reigned supreme-Dut all wanted
what breath remained and what little
time could be spared from the tread mill
Of action 10 pray Tor ram, on The parched
and suffering earth.
Confederate Day will long be remem-
bered here, not for the success OF the fete
only, but also that toe drouth Was broken
upon that day, and the dying vegetation
took on fresh life as the precious rain fell
in coplous sneets making up in generous
measures for the long withheld blessing.
Every neighoor ieels touch of SYM
pathy for Mrs. Vim. Smith in her sad be-
reavement. Hers was a happy family,
where love ruled and home was next TO
Heaven IN its peace. its thrills and its 10y
atty. One can but wonder at the dispen-
sations OF Providence when the main staff
OF such home is spatched away without
moments warning INTO another world.
Childrens Day at the Baptist Chapel
on n. High So eel, 18TH inst, was pro-
nounced success, even though the pas
Tor. Rev. Steale,, was absent. A large
and appreciative audience listened TO the
songs and Rotations with rapt attention.
Inc presiding genius OF the occasion
was Mis-, Carrie himyer, who planned,
taught and arranged the programme, do
ing the work that should have been shared
10y a committee OF tive, at least; but. all
we're highly pl ased and gratihed
The organist, Miss NanetIee Franken-
berry the choir bevy OF pretty girls
Nth voices like birds, and their tenor
Holmes Grove and several basso voices
endered music most on Usually good; Mi S
Bessie Frankenbelry u,fected the work OF
decoration. and the Chapel vast most ar
tically trimmed for the occasion.
Potted plants covered the pulpit. and
the children booked as pretty as humming
bircs IN flower ga den. "A former teach
er. once Mss Alice Anderson, who now
resides m Brunswick. Md, was present,
Miss Bow, rs, one OF the most devoted of
the leacie,s. looked very happy, SO did
the modest, unassuming superintendent.
Mr.. klsaer. While a smile Of satisfaction
rested upon the faces of all who had
worked 50 hard, to make pleasurable
entertainment.
Miss Forest Greenfield has gone TO
Brunswick. Md, 10 attend her sister S
Wedding. LOT.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-30
Their Task Completed.

Two of the three census enumerators
in Martlnsburg have completed heir task
and have forwarded the reports OF their
work to L. C. Powell, OF Falrmont. cen
sus supervisor Tor the district.
The two enumerators Who have COM
pleted their task are Messrs. G. j. Thomas
and Cyrus Wayble. These worked in
the second, fourth and fifth wards. Hen
ny Moifes. who is dong the work in the
first and third wrrds. has not yet finished
for the reason that he began laler than
the others. Mr.. Bennett began the work
OF enumeration in these wards, but he
gave it up and turned it over to Mr..
VOTES.
Mr.. Thomas claims the distinction of
having made the first report OF any enum-
orator in the State. He finished his work
in less than the allotted 'ime. fifteen days,
and his report was in the hands OF the
supervisor first Of all.
The enumerators report that the task
was little harder than they expected al
though they were on a whole cordially
treated and had but little trouble with
mprudent people They report that
nearly ali the houses in the city are taken
up and say Il at altogether there are not
two dozen vacant houses IN the place.
The enumerators say that if the sub
urbs were included in the city limits the
population of Martnsburg would num-
Der over 5000 more people. Tney con-
servatively estimate the present popula-
ton 10 be between 5000 and 900.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-30
A Ghostiy Expedition.

Mr.. las. Moran was in town Thursday
morning and repeated the tales about the
actions OF the spooks at the saw mill
north of town. He was confronted and
questioned closely by number OF promi-
nent men and he repeated the tales OF
his experiences many times this morning.
c. H. Sprinkle. the noted spritualist, liv-
ing about mile from the spooks. infested
woods. called at The Evening World Of
fee Thursday morning TO get The story OF
the strange occurrences. He said IN Al the
people in that neighborhood we're becom-
ing alarmed, but that he was at home
with spirits.
Mr. Sprinkle said he would like to stop
the young men who were going out on
The ghoSting expedition. He said II was
a mistake to CAL them ghost,as they were
he spirits of the departed returned to
earth. He said he held consultations with
them every day and that if the young
men went 10 shooting at them with guns
they would disturb them and there would
be trouble. The young men are determin-
ed to solve he mystery, however, and are
geing on the expedition prepared for the
worst