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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-06
A CORNER FOR WOMEN.
A PRETTY hat

A PRETTY HAT.
Here is a suggestion Il /
pretty hat which car tsli
to make even a plain ID
look pretty. Il Is iuesxrsa
and is immensely ''sn,a
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-06

Mr.. HARMswoRrus Daily Mail seems to be showing some
thing Of yellow streak Mr. Harmsworth probably
the cultures from Of the New York publications.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-06

TnE corn king also raises aboard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-10
The GalIopinS White Hear.e.

1t was in the tdark of the evening,
and the streets swere thronged with
men and women on their way home at
the end of theIday's work. At Thirty
fourth street, where Broadway and
Sixth avenue cross with 4 network of
tracks, the usual clangOr of gongs, the
shouts of newshsoys and the roar of the
elevated trains filled the air, while
myriad electric flights sparkled like so
many stars.
Suddenly out of the gloom came
little white hearse. being driven rapid
ly home. Its sad days work was over,
and the little horses were probably
anxious for their dinner. Still il gave
one shock to see them galloping so.
Even more pathetic it looked when
empty than with its precious little bur-
den. The very emptiness spoke of the
vacant little chair at home. the unused
toys, the unworn frocks folded away
for some woman to cry over on Il rainy.
day.
Fathers hurrying home to their own
little ones felt n sudden lump in the
throat, mothers leading their, children
graSped the little hands With quick
access of tenderness, and a strange.
sad sense of loneliness came to the
heart of the passerby who hadlno child
TO lose. Just little white hearse,
seen only for Il moment in the gather
ing darkness 10y the hurrying throng,
but what Il world of pathos it suggest
ed!-New York Mail and Express. :
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-10
THE DAILY SHORT STORY.
TWO OLD LADIES.

But you have the superior mind-al-
ways had"
Agatha murmured disclaimer, look
ing hard into the bright fire before her.
There was pause, and then the
placid old lady said almost timidly,
did you say that you had sent three
of them away?"
Three servants? Certainly"
"And what was 1t. DEAR
Breakfast six minutes late. 1 don't
exaggerate. One put the blame on an
other, and the second put il on a
third. So I told them they could all
60"
quite right" said Alice warmly.
THAT will be lesson to them. You
will find them punctual in future"
Somebody else WILL" said Agatha
dryly.
Il hope so-everybody in your house
will. \ good warning is a grand
thing"
Its not n warning; it's dismissal"
you've not given me n birthday
present. Give me n reprieve for those
three"
''All right. my dear" said Agatha.
''They shall have another chance If
they like"
The serene old lady looked jubilant
and thanked Agatha warmly. Agatha
watched her, reflected and said:
IF you want to enjoy life up to the
very last drop, 1 suppose you've got
to be beneficent. And l suppose I'm n
devil and ought to be destroyed. Are
you coming over to luncheon tomor-
row."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-10
The CoIors of EeIs.

The eel is very unpopular with many
people; but, like many unpopular
things, he improves with acquaintance.
In form he is long, slender and grace
full. in color dark green above and
yellowish white below. Many be-
lieve that there are two distinct varie-
ties, the salt and the fresh water eel.
but 1 am inclined to think that, like
all other fishes. the eel partakes much
of the nature of his surroundings. A
long summer vacation in a pond or
brook renders him darker in color, and
daily feasting on landlocked delicacies
renders him more corpulent.
Just so Goldfish take on the color Of
their habitat, gray when on muddy
bottom, bright red when living among
kelps and gay colored marine plants.
1 believe, too, that the eel often for
gets to return to salt water, but never
breeds elsewhere, for 1 have never
seen baby cells in brooks or ponds.
have known them to be taken every
month in the year in the same locali-
ties. Some say that half the cells spend
the winter in fresh water, coming
down in the spring, and that the other
half so up for the summer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-10
HOTEL KLEPTOMANIACs.
Presumably Rich Guests Who Ap
prOprinte Other Peoples PropertN.

Presumably Rich Guests Who APP
prOpriHte other Peoples Property.
l was much struck with the habits of
kleptOmania common to some of the
presumably rich visitors who engaged
expensive suits of rooms and even paid
their bills. After the departure of
these guests the bed would be found
minus the satin or silk coverlet, while
towels and pillowslips were also very
often removed.
On one occasion n gentleman engag-
ell double room for one night only,
and the following morning the maid,
knowing OF his departure. made up the
bed with fresh linen for the next occu-
pant. However, the visitor had evil
IDENTIFY returned to his room after
breakfast. deliberately taken the slips
Off the pillows and packed them with
his luggage. for on entering the room
shortly after found the bed made up,
but no slips. l happened to know that
the maid had certainly put fresh ones
on when she made up the bed. What
that gentleman could want with these
two pillowslips is difficult to under
stand.
OF course candles, matches and soap
Supplied gratis) are commonly remov-
cd, and even the sheets on the beds are
not spared. Once large double sheet
was cut into pieces, the visitor evident
ly requiring sufficient linen for a petit
coat or lining to skirt, judging from
the shape of the pieces left. The hotel
sheet was no doubt the nearest thing
available, so it was taken to save time
and trouble, and the pieces left We're
found carefully rolled up and thrown
into Il cupboard outside the room
which was only used by the maids and
strictly private. Needless to say, be-
fore the remains of the sheet were
found the visitors had departed, leav-
ing no address.-Chambers' Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-10
Artificial Legs.

The most lifelike and serviceahle ar
tificial legs in the world are manufac-
tured in America. Enormous quGnti-
ties of these limbs are shipped to Eu-
rope every year.
The first great boom in the artificial
leg business was brought about by the
civil war. Since that time railroad and
trolley car accidents have kept up an
ever increasing demand. Another fac
tor has been the general use of antisep-
tics. The mortality among those who
have their legs amputated is far less
than formerly, and n large proportion
of the survivors become patrons of the
wooden leg factories.
The old fashioned peg leg is practical
tificial leg shows n great advance over
the old forms. Every improvement has
been with the idea of greater simple:
1ty.
The main object OF the manufacture
ers is TO improve the fit of the legs.
The best models now cost 500. 1t
costs from 50 to $50 a year to keep one
of these in order.
Few women wear artificial legs. On
the other hand, it is becoming more
common to fit limbs to children. Legs
are made for children sometimes be-
fore they can walk. They are fitted as
soon as the child learns to stand and
make 1t possible for it to develop SYM
metrically. sssN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-10
VERY ANNOYING.
This Hardly Expresses What Rock Island
People Say ofIt.

This Hardly Expresses what Rock Island
People Say ofIt.
Any itching of the skin is annoy
ing.
Little danger in itching skin dis
eases.
But they make you miserable.
Doan's Ointment is a never failing
cure
For piles, eczema. all itching
troubles.
Rock Island citizens Endorse it.
Mrs. T. SCHNEIDER, of 2021 Fifth ave-
nue.. says: ~ had an irritation of the
skin in a very aggravated form. l
saw Doan's Ointment advertised and
so highly recommended as a specific
for this complaint that l was induced
to get box at the Harper house drug
store. The very first application gave
me immediate relief, and the contin-
ued use of this remedy for a short
time removed all traces of the dis
tressing complaint.
For sale by all dealers. Price
so cents. Foster-Milburn company,
Buffalo, N. Y. sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the name Doan's and
take no other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-10
where VIZ. the swIndIe,

Ethel" said Lionel Bertram Jones
as he dropped his slice of bread in the
plate with n noise that set the canary
in the gilt cage overhead chirping mer-
rily. Ethel, 1 have something to say
to you"
They had been married only four
weeks, and the time had not arrived
when she did all the saying. :
"Do you remember the day on which
I proposed to your
Yes" she replied. az will never for
get it,"
do you remember" he went on as
he abstractedly drilled a holeI Tin the
loaf with the point of carving knife,
how when 1 rang the bell you, came to
the door with your fingers stickyj with
dough and said you thought it was
your little brother who wanted to get
inT' 81 q
YES"
ooh, Ethel! How could you? How
could you?"
How could I whatT' she responded
as a guilty look crept into her face.
How could you make me the victim
of such a swindle T'-London Tit-Bits. I
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-10
system. 1t is only a shilling extra" :

system. 1t is only n shilling extra -
He showed the farmer the apparatus
for administering gas, remarking that
it would cause him to fall asleep for a
minute, and before he awoke the tooth
would be out. After a slight resistance
the sufferer consented, proceeding to
open his purse.
"Oh, never mind paying just now"'
said the dentist kindly.
'Hoots"s answered the cautious old
Scot. "A wasn't thinking O that. But
if Am ga-en ia sleep, A thocht A.
wad like Ia count ma siller fuSt."-
Glasgow Times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-10

. =f7l BURLINGTON ROUTE O.,
Elfifi f,HIfi,lI LIB. & O RAILWAY-Depot
H.itlillk3ullH Second Avenue and TWEEN
,llIIl.t Nj. YOUNG,
...f1nEllZ-1j Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-10
LEGAL
Masters Sale.
Joseph b.. Oakleaf, Attorney.

Joseph OaklSaII Attorney.
State of Illinois, Jss
Rock Island County,
In the Circuit Court, In chancery:
Hannah Hams, complainant, VS. Jane McCown,
Alice Beckman, Rebecca Lammel, Anna
belle Fritz, John Smith, Louisa Mays, Albert
smith. Margaret Wolfe, unkno Wn heirs and
Hicks, Alice Price, A. F Garfiott, William
Roberts, Henry Roberts, Mason Roberts, I'M
known heirs and devisees of Catherine Gar
riott, unknown heirs and dev sees of
Abigail Hams, deceased; Barbara Penning
ton, unknown heirs and devisees of Lucy A.
II sncock, deceased; Darius Mckenzie, I'M
known heirs and devisees of Phoebe Nc
Kenzie, deceased; Augustus Garriott, John
II Feiock, Ida Blankenbaker, Addie Belle
TRACER. Mollle Gresham, Glenda Gresham.
Esabinda Becker, Rebecca Leinbach, James
s. Nance and Annie b. johnson, defend
ants Partition, general No 4737.
Notice Is hereby given that by virtue OF
decree of said Court, entered in the above
eleventh day of May. A. D., 1901,
Room at the Esst door S1opA Of the Court
House, in the City of Rock Island, in
said Secres sellat public auction to- the high
est and best bidder for cash In hand on the
cay of sale those certain parcels OF land,
State of Illinois, known and described as
IRE Sou'h 1922 acres of the South West
Section NO: Thirteen O9 Ia Township No
Of sse sS kSoWn and md S Sn as
tract No on plat attached to said report OF
in this cause; Also the West
~ 81 acres of the East Half ca of the North
West Quarter % of said section No. Thir-
teen U3), known as tract No four on plat at
tsched to report of commissioners In said
cause.
Also beginning at stone set in the South
west corner of the South East Quarter 90 of
the South West Quarter Cd of Section No
Twelve 12) In said Township No. Seventeen,
thence run North on the West line OF said
South East Quarter of the South West Quar-
ter (LD >. . chains thence run East parallel
with the South line of said South East Quar-
ter Cd of the South West Quarter Cd
chains, thence run South parallel with the
West line of said South East Quarter Cd OF
the South West Quarter Cd SIS chains to the
South line of said South East Quarter 90 OF
the South West Quarter Gl), thence run
West along the South line of said South East
Quarter %, of the South West Quarter Cd
OF said Section No. Twelve Q2) chains. to
the place of beginning, containing lilo acres
ana known as tract No. on plat attached to
report of commissioners in this cause.
Dated at Rock Island Illinois, this 9Th day
Of pril. A. ID. 1901.
JoSEPHB. OAKLEAF, Complainant's Solicitor
ELwIN z. PARMENTER,
Master In Chancery, Rock Island County. Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-10
Soc GIven 40 -sauanderinE.

Justice-You say that you doubt the
statement of the previous witness that
the defendant squandered his inherit
ance- Please give the reason for your
doubt.
Witness-I tried three or four times
TO get him to visit a church fair. but it
was useless. He always smiled and in
formed me that he was not born yester-
day.-Boston Transcript
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-10

Skin affections will readily disap-
pear by using DeWitt's Witch Hazel
salve. Look out for counterfeits. II
you get DeWitt's you will get good re-
suits. 1t is the quick and positive
cure for piles. B. H. Bieber and
HART & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-10
! LHAvI. ABRTvB.
TRAIHI.

!eSilSSa 96a ~, e1cep. Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-10
Inst Making snre

An old farmer in Scotland once went
to have troublesome tooth extracted.
Said the dentist after looking at the Of
Tending molar:
1T is a very ugly one. 1 would adj
wise you to have it out by the painless
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-10
AdmInIstrator's Notice.

Estate OF Charles Z. Ryder, Jr., deceased.
The undersigned having Deen appointed ad-
Jr late of the county of Rock Island. state
OF Illinois, deceased. hereby gives notice that
he viii appear before the county court of Rock
Island county, At the county court room, In
the city of Rock Island. at the July term, on
the hrst Monday IN July next, a. which time
all persons having claims against said estate
are notified and requested TO attend, for the
purpose of having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted TO said estate are re.
Quested 70 make Immediate payment to the
undersigned
Dated this sth day of May. A d. 1901.
JOHN &. n READ. Administrator.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-07-12
CLEMENT B. SMYTH DEAF.
Expired at His Home, No. 1906
Broome Street.
Was One of the Most Popular Busi.
ness Men Of the
City.

Clement Il. Smyth, president of the
Thomas Manufacturing Company, died
yesterday ut his residence, No. 1900
8roome street. Mr.. Smyth was one of
the oldest and best known business men
of the city.
lie was born in this city in 1927. being
the son of David Smyth. In his carly
life he took an active interest in politics
and was one Of the founders of the Re
publican party in this State.
shortly after the war, he became con
nccted with the Diamond State Iron 90.
and was II director, treasurer and vice
president of the concern.
He had been connected with the di-
rcctornte Of the First National Bank
since its organization. and was the old
est member of its board.
Mr.. Smyth was Il trustee of the Homeo-
nathic Hospital ana the Delaware In
tlustria School for Girls. IIc was con
nectcd with the finance committee of the
New Castle County Mutual Fire In
Surancc Co.
His wife, son. anil daughter sur
vivc him.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-07-12
CONTEST FOR
COUNCIL SEAT
Operations to Begin in Attempt to
Gust Sparks.
HEARING WILL BE TONIGHT
Thirteen Witnesses Have Been Sum
moned to Appear by Bailiff
Ryan. George B. Moore
Elected Harbor Master
HEARING WILL BE TONIGHT

Great interest is being taken in til,
hearing which will he held tonight b,
City Council in the matter of the con
test made by Michael Il. Cannon against
Charles Il. Sharks, Jr., of the Secont
ward retaining his seat in Council
Thirteen witnesses have been sum
moned by Bailiff Ryan to appear at the
hearing. They include election officer.
in the Second ward. the members of the
Department of Elections and the interest
cd parties.
Both parties will be represented by
counsel. Mr. Cannon has retained Bald
win Springer and Mr.. sparks, Hugh C.
Browne.
Mr.. Cannon visited the Council cham
Der last evening and consulted with his
attorney ana with members of Council.
After the meeting of Council a confer.
ence was held in the mayors Office by
Mr.. Sparks, his attorney Mr.. Brown.
and President Blaine and the other Re
publican members.
The Democratic members are apparent
~ viewing the contest with unconcern
MS the seating of Cannon will not benefit
them very much as they have majority
without him. On the other hand If he
IS seated he will participate in the eau
Gus for city offices and may upset some
plans made by the big Four
A number of Democratic members have
declared that they will see that Sparks
is given n fair and impartial hearing.
The meeting of Council last evening
was short. George b. Moore who was
recommended for harbor master by the
mort wardens, was elected to that posi-
ton. Mr.. Monaghan was directed to cast
the vote of Council for him.
The trcasnrer's receipts were MS fol
lows: balance. s3s,S72.41: T. s. Lewis
tax collections. $4. $50. 1854. s5.O96. s5.S55
$3.214; +. NJ. Sayers, fax collections
$1,000 S21o0. $500. s1.25O. s1,55O $1,000
Puscv & Jones Co. s25. rent Of foot of
Lombard street; City Market House
Comnanv. rent Of city property. s125.
City Solicitor Reinhardt called Mt the
Council chamber and was intrndnnAd =
he p1pnII,nre
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-07-12
rAsT0N STRIKE MAY SPREAD
Building 0pers tions at a standstill
Because of Boycott on Union
Labor.

frighten striking carpenters back to
work today with the threat that their
places would he filed by new men If they
continued on strike was complete fail
ure," said member of the Carpenters
Union this evening. "Not striker has
left the ranks" he continued. "aRd there
is no fear that outsiuers will come here
to take our places when it is known that
we are merely fighting to have removed
Il boycott that has been placed on union
bricklayers and plasterers, which pro
hihits the latter from engaging in busi-
ness themselves and puts out of business
contractor who employs a union brick
layer. The carpenters and plumbers are
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-07-12
KILLED BY
TROLLEY CAR
Frank Fisher Run Down on the
Street.
DIED AT THE HOSPITAL
Both Legs Were Amputated at the
Delaware Hospital, Where
the Injured Man Was
Taken.
DIED AT THE HOSPITAL

FrankFisher,the colOred pugilist, was
struck by Il trolley car at Fourth and
Market streets about 10.45 o'clock last
evening and was fatally injured.
Fisher came near being struck BY a
Riverview car which was going south.
He quickly jumped TO the other track
and was struck by car No. 1870 of the
West Eighth street line, going north,
which he had failed to see.
The car struck him on the side of the
face and knocked him down. The
front truck Of the car next struck him
and pushed him along. The car was
stopped before the wheels could pass over
him. The ear was not going al d high
rate of speed at the time.
\ crowd gathered about the car Mt
once. Fisher was found writhing in
great agony in the street. lie was pulled
ont from his perilous position ana made
ms comfortable as possible.
Captain Kane was one of the FIRST TO
reach Fishers side. Fisher was CRYING
ont with pain.
The Phoenix Ambulance was called
ana made excellent time in arriving at
the seen" Of the accident. Fisher was
taken 10 the Delaware Hospital.
So " Nh0 lIlIl DOIn legs
were broken. The right one was broken
near the hip and his left leg had all
the flesh scrapcd off from the foot to
tha hip.
Both legs were so badly injured that
i was decided that .hey would have to
he ampuated. The operation was per
formed ut once.
The right leg was taken off above the
knee and the left below the knee.
Fisher was in an extremely critical
condition when he reached he hospital.
He never rallied after his legs were
nmplltated, but sank rapidly and died
y 1.SO o'clock this morning.
w. l.. Frar.ar was the conductor and
II. j. Donnelly the motorman Of the
On" that struck Fisher. There was n
'nrgr pool ol blood in the street where
the accident occurred
Fisher is about % years of age and
lived in Guthrie's Row beyond Market
street bridge
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-07-12
TRUCE IN READING STRIKE.
Talk About Next Move in Labor Con
tr0Versy.

Reading, July 1.-THE announce
ment that the Reading Railway officials
will do nothing for two or three days III
tho matter of the strike of its shop
hands is taken here to mean that they
WIN let the matter rest until President
Baer arrives in Europe. AS soon as ne
lands, it is thought they will commnhi,
cate with him and be guided by ms
views.
1t is given out at strike headquarters
that the Reading shop Mt Richmond.
Philadelphia. which employs about 100
boilermakers and blacksmiths, has been
organized, and there are rumors of tron-
bic there. Since the strike here the
Richmond plant has been running over
time, ana engines most urgently in need
of repairs have been sent there from this
city
Rev. Rufus w. Miller. who interested
.nmscf in the strike with n view OF
bringing about a settlement has given
up the job and left on his vacation to
day.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-07-12
MACHINISTS HOLD
A BIG MEETING
Men Who Have Won Will Now Help the
Strikers.
TO GIVE ONE DAYS SALARY EACH WEEK

man, and will have the support Of near
| ly every one of them in the United
States. WhaAI am also going to do is tc
get those false political economy text
books ont Of the schools. They are writ
ten against the cause of labor. 1t is the
first public statement in regard to the
organization Of the school teacher in
unions"
Mitchell Menard, member of the exec,i-
tive board, spoke on the introduction of
machinery into the glass-making trade
and predicted that in few years all
widemouthed ware would be the product
of machines. This will necessitate the
introduction Of machine department
in the union and the construction of an
other scale.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-07-12
NEW ORDER ORGANIZED.
Officers of Wilmington Camp of the
Grand Fraternity.

Wilmington Camp of the Grand Fra
ternity, new order locally, was organiz-
ed last night with "A large list of char
ter members including many business and
professional men Of the city Superin-
vising Manager G. w. Jones of Philadel-
phia was the institution officer. The
meeting was held in the hail. No. 612
Shipley street
These officers were elected: Past com
mahder. George Lodge; commander. j. s.
Sterling; vice commander, j.. II. Wales.
,lr.; recorder w. q. Taylor; treasurer.
X. ID. Kemp; marshal. !. r. Chandler;
guard. i. J. Green: sentry. Horace Val
entine; trustees. Il. Il. Gallagher, ri. A.
Brown and J. Il. Montgomery; medical
examiner. J. +. Wales, Jr.
After the business was transacted re-
freshments were served and an enjoyable
social time was spent.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-07-12
GLASS BLOWERS IN SESSION
A Delegate Plans Union of School
Teachers.

Milwaukee, July 11.-Reports of officers
Of the Glass Bottle Blowers Association
shows it to be in a better condition in
every way than ever before There are
more members, no dispute over wages,
more money in the treasury. and moth
ing to worry either the officers or the
delegates. feature of today's session
was the plan of Ergar Agard. of Fair
bury. ILL.,, who wants all school teachers
in union and the union in the American
Federation of Labor. He said:
II intend TO make labor agitator OF
every school teacher in the country that
Is willing to aid the cause of the laboring