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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-09
An ECCENTRIC MILLIONAIRE
Career of jacob s. Rogers. the Fa-
nous Locomotive Builder.

Il
nous Locomotive Builder.
Jacob S. Rogers, famous builder of
locomotives and one of the wealthiest
citizens of New Jersey. who died in the
Union League club in New York city.
was one of the most eccentric charac-
tiers New York has known. If his Of
ten expressed wishes are followed,
there will be no funeral ceremony.
Having few intimate friends and fewer
relatives, he felt that any show of grief
because of his death would be hypo-
critical, and he despised hypocrisy.
Secretive to a remarkable degree, Mr..
Rogers never let it be known, even
approximately, how much he was
worth, says the New York Herald.
Many estimated his wealth at SS0.O0O,-
600. More conservative persons divid-
ed that amount by ten. Jacob S. Rog-
ers. who was born i'm 1924, succeeded in
1856 TO the locomotive business his ia
Their. Thomas Rogers, had built up In
Paterson after constructing the first
locomotive made in America. Jacob
Rogers retired in 1891, leaving the
management to X. S. Hughes.
Mr.. Hughes died two years ago, and
then Mr.. Rogers astOnished the world,
and Paterson in particular, by announc-
ing that he would close the Rogers Lo-
connective works when outstanding con-
tracts Were filed. Remonstrance meet
ings were held, and Mr.. Rogers was
asked to reconsider. 1t was pointed
out TO him that he would throw 1000
men out of employment. His reply
was characteristic.
81 have paid them for their work" he
said, land / am under no obligation TO
them. AS for Paterson, L care moth
ing. The works are mine, and L will
close them"
And he did. Then 1t was proposed
TO Mr.. Rogers that he should sell the
works. His requirements were so
great, however, that no offer was
made. Next Mr.. Rogers asked the
courts to name n receiver for the
Rogers Locomotive works. This was
done, and the receiver sold them TO
Elliott S. Smith and +. u. Holran of
New York city for 100000.
Mr.. Rogers said that he had at that
time never sold anything but locomo-
tlves and butter, and he told the truth.
He invested in securities and did not
sell them. If the securities were
forced to n fictitious value, Jacob
Rogers paid no attention. He bought
much real estate that has increased in
value, and he has never sold. That is
why the extent of his fortune is a
mystery.
At compton he owned n stock farm
of many hundreds of acres, where he
raised blOoded cattle, thoroughbred
horses and maintained extensive game
preserves. Butter making was his
hobby. lie sold the product of his
dairy at 10 cents n pound-never vary
ing. When the demand for it grew,
he wsns offered a larger price. His re-
ply was that butter such as he made
was worth 40 cents a pound and no
more.
He never married, and his only rela-
tives are said to he nephews and
nieces. sons and daughters of brother.
Mr.. Rogers was possessed of many
habits which excited comment in Pater-
son. He was very close mouthed about
his personal business. The only con-
fidence in that regard that he is said
TO have intrusted to n friend was that
the profit on a single locomotive was
81 600
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-09
white Man Turned yellow.

Great CONSERVATION was felt by the
friends of M. A. Hogarty, of Lexing-
ton. KY, when they saw be was turn
ing yellow. His skin slowly changed
color. also his eyes. and he suffered
terribly. His malady was yellow
jaundice. he was treated by the
best doctors. but without benefit.
Then he was advised to try Electric
Bitters, the wonderful stomach and
liver remedy, and he writes: after
taking two bottles / was wholly
cured" A trial proves it's matchless
merit for all stomach, liver and kid
ney troubles. Only 50 cents. Sold
Hartz & Ullemoyer, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-09

Three of the largest shoe manufac-
turing firms in Plymouth county have
agreed to ask their employees to work
but 81 hours a week during the sum-
mer, says the Boston Advertiser. Two
OF these firms have decided also to fol-
low the same schedule throughout the
year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-09
To he Taken with a Grain of salt.

Let none worry about the salt trust.
We can economize on salt, says the St.
Louis ost-Dispatch. One of the lar
gest and healthiest persons in the
world grew up without it and has an
aversion for 1t. Ella Ewing, the Mis-
souri, giantess, eats no salt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-09

Great tonic. braces body and brain,
drives away all Impurities from your
system. Makes you well. Keeps
you well. Rocky Mountain Tea, IS
cents. T. ii. Thomas drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-09
DR.. MoNIcAL LOWERS
RECORD AT DAVENPORT

The Great Western circuit races
opened at the Davenport mile track
yesterday with good sport. DR.. Mon
ical won his third race in a week and
reduced the track record for 2:35
pace to 2:10s. Gale fell in the third
neat of this race and was distanced.
The PLY trot was a close race and re-
mary:
Three ear-old-trOtting-PurseS $780,
Peter Stirling, en-. s, by Baronmere
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-09
ARE YOU WORN OUT?
MuII's Grape Tonic

will revive and build you up.
Makes brain power.
Gives strength and elasticity to the muscles
and richness TO the blood.
Promotes good health.
Proiongs life.
Makes the Old young,
Keeps the youpg strong.
Grapes, Fruits and health giving herbs are
combined n Mulls Grape roDic. the only rem
edy of its Kind and accepted above everything
else In the tr-atment of general debi ity-
over wOrk-profound depression and exhaus-
ton and the Ills attending worn out and run
down system
Thousands OF men. women and children at
test TO It's goodness and laud IL for its won
derful curative powers
You are Invited to test its merits Get
lasge bottle fer 80 centS-almost as large
the 81 size of other remedies. One bottle Is
sufficient for the test Every dose Is worth
dollar to your health Yours truly.
Your Druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-09

A household necessity-Dr. Thorn
as Electric Oil. Heals burns. cuts,
wounds of any sort; cures sore throat,
Group, catarrh, asthma; never fails.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-09

Those famous little pills, DeWitt's
Little Early Risers, compel your liver
and bowels to do their duty, thus
giving you pure, rich blood to re-
cuperate your body. Are easy to
take. Never grippe. b. H. Bieber and
Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-09
FOREIGN.
pieburg. Joseph

Dieburg, Joseph
When calling for advertised letters please
give the number OF the list.
THOMAS II. THOMAS. Postmaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-09
Use Aliens Foot Ease tn Your Gloves.

A lady writes: 81 shake Aliens
Foot. Ease into my gloves and rub a
little on my hands. 1t saves my
gloves by absorbing perspiration. 1t
is most dainty toilet powder" We
invite the attention of physicians and
nurses to the absolute purity of Al
lens Foot-Ease. DIR. w. g. Abbott.
of the Chicago Clinic says: lit is a
grand preparation; am using 1t con-
stantly in my practice" All drug
stores and shoe stores sell 1t, % cents.
Sample sent free. Address Allen S.
Olmsted, La Roy, N. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-09

MulI's Lightning Pain Killer relieves
the body of all aches and pains Ruo
IL on or drink IL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-09


1sA91sc per Id: extra dairy. 14a17c;
packing stock. 12l4G13c. Eggs-Fresh
stock. 1O1[ Gle per doz. Live Poul-
sI1f is1sc h ducks lie P surkey vs.
59T1zc; geese, S3.0Od6.50 per doz. APP
ples-Fair to choice. 5000 800 per Dbl.
Potatoes-Early Ohio. s54ssc per BIZ.
Sweet Potatoes-Illinois, 604T5c.
80 Chicago Live Stock.
HoE$Estirnated receipts for the day.
80. 900; sales ranged at S4-40d5-6O pigs,
s5.T0G6.021z for light. S5.I5G5.s5 foi
rough packing. $5-T0@6.1O for mixed. and
S5.90n5-15 for heavy packing and ship
ping lots. with the bulk OF the sales al
s5.s0G6.O5.
Catti-Estimated receips for the
day. $1,000; quotations ranged at s6.00d
$40 choice to extra steers, S5.55d5.9s
good to choice do. S5.30d5.65 fair 20
good do. s475a5-25 common to medium
do. S4.35n 800 butchers steers. $5.lon
$40 fed western steers 3. S06p4.sO stock
95.15 heifers. $2-6544.65 bulls and oxen
S3-1545.0O stays. S.4005.S5 Texas steers,
and S4.50d6.50 veal calves.
Sheep and Lambs-Estimated receipt.
for the day 10000: quotations ranged
ranged at S35Od510 natives. S3.33T5d
S5.1ogwestern lambs. and S5-5o5.1o ma.
tive lambs.
East Buffalo Live Stock.
East Buffalo. " Y, July g.
Dunning & Stevens. Live Stock Com.
mission Merchants. East Buffalo. n. V,
quote as follower CattIe-Good grades
corn-fed steady to firm; others 10 &c
15c lower; best steers. t5.15G5.95; few
head. SsO0G625: others, s3.e0@575;
COWS. S2.OO0415: heIfers So TOO 90;
bulls, S34064.30: stockers and feeders
10 TO 15c lower: good feeding calves and
yearling steady; veals. $5.O0d6.O0. Hogs
-Hogs-Receipts so cars; market &C
tive and 10 TO 15c higher on all sales OF
corn-fed hogs from pigs UP. s6.33096-35.
dairy fed. Ss.2066.25: rougfs S5.50615e 5;
Sheep and Lambs-Receipts. 20 cars:
market higher; best spring lambs. So
G655; others. S4.25d6Oe: yearfings do,
S4.50d4.55; fancy. $500: mixed sheer
S2-25G3s0; handy wethers, s4o004 20:
export do, H-25.
ST. Louis Grain.
St Louis jury 8.
wheat-Lower; No 2 red cash ele.
vator. 60%c; track. s1kG61%c: July
601z: September. 61ssc; December, s4Kc;
No. Q hard 629621zc. Corn-Hfgher: No
cash. +61zc; track. 47@4sc. Oats
Higher; No. cash. 323c; track. 33l
sS1kc; July. &c; September. 311Sc
Local Markets.
Corn-45c.
Hsy-rimothy. us0u4; prairie. Ssosn.
StraW-B
Coats per ton
POtatOeS-50o.
New potatoes-75c-
Butter-Choics ~ Isir, I3a; fresh creamery
Isc.
Eggs-Ioc.
Hens 81 per pound.
Spring ChIcgens-e3oo per dozen.
Turkeys-7c0So
Cattle-Butchers pay for corn fed steers
4hce5Sc; COWS ana neiiers' sHcU4c; CAVES
Sheep-4Xc05c.
Spring Lam6s-s2 5ooS4 head.
HoRs-e55O0oh
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-09
THE MARKETS.
Chicago Grain and Produce.

Chicago. July 8.
Following were the quotations on the
Boa rd of Trade today:
NNhaaf-- Oman High CInsna
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-09

List of letters uncaued for at the postonlce
at Rock Island for the week ending July 8,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-11-04
A CASH CLEARING SALE.
or
Silk ChifiOns,
Grenadines and
Applique
Commenting Monday, October n

EMBROIDERED SILK CHIFFON,
REDUCED FROM $3.50 TO $3.50 A
YARD.
EMBROIDERED SILK CHIFFON,
REDUCED FROM $500 TO $3.50 A
YARD.
SATIN STRIPED SILK GAUZE,
VERY WIDE REDUCED FROM SlJ0
10 500 4 YARD.
CHENILLE SPOT SILK GAUZE,
REDUCED FROM SIPS TO S1OO A
YARD
SILK CREPE. REDUCED FROM
J1-Oa ~ sU.TJ A YARD.
SATIN APPLIQUE REDUCED
ER1M $3.50 TO $500 A YARD.
EUFFED SILK NULL REDUCED
FROM $3.50 TO $50 A YARD.
RIBBON CHIFFON REDUCED
FROM $3.50 TO 500 A YARD.
COLDRED SILK GRENADINE, RE-
DUCED FROM 800 TO tO.75 A YARD.
Af,sr the splendid weeks sale Of silk
z still have over 200 different styles,
gatterre and cOlors that l offer this
week u rua reduced prices.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-11-04

with hole ln the ground would ID.
Hri tn picture th. claims oft thp UibI.
HF founded on thg adventure of Moses
uifh o. n1mlnr bush and two slabs ui
STONE. uf Joshua with rlms horns and
story about Che sun aud moon. 0f
samson with SOME foxes tails. NJ
Elijah with his bults and ravens. oft
lsIInh with the sINvluHDd s0rauhims
NJ Jeremiah with his "holp bon tho
ground" of Ezohel with his wheels"
and Die nying sproll.' and OF the sac
cred Drdccmcr with his mystic birth
miraculous wonders and marvellous us-
ccnslDn from earth I'm the same vein
of skOptcnl ana satirical dcrisipu
'MOrmonism' has mission To- per-
form lu preaching the Gospel of the
Kingdom. as q witness to an nations
of the approaching advent Of the Mes
siah. and i'm warning the world ~
judgments to come. And people who
have sense enough To examine its
claims To- their credence viii find, that
instead of being based on anything
earthly they are founded on heavenly
revelations of everlasting truth which
viii conquer error and abide forever
n the Japanese or any Of them, re-
celve IL I'm its true spirit and power,
they viii gain a treasure which Is be-
yond price and which WI shine in their
souls while eternity endures.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-11-04

Fine Job Printing. Star Office.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-11-04
BARBARA FRIETCHIE."
The Play That VIII open the NELL
Season.

! ne RAY lnal VIII open the Neil
Season.
Tomorrow will be the last day that
the season tickets can be had at wall,
Nichols for the engagement beginning
at the Hawaiian Opera House. Wed
nesday morning the sale will commence
for the single night tickets.
OF the play Barbara Frietchie" it is
said: The American stage has many
war plays and plays dealing with incl
dents of the war Of the rebellion, but
never had there been one to equal Bar
bara Frietchie" i'm which James Neill
and his company will be seen here next
Saturday night. Never has there been
one so consistently written, one in
which both the sentiments of the North
and South are treated with equal fair
ness, nor one which so stirs the truest
emotions of the human heart. The
opening act is said to catch the au-
dience and its influence is felt through
al 1.-THE other acts.
There are strong situations in every
act and a most effective climax in the
last act with the flag ends the play very
dramatically.
I'm spite of the tragedy of war, Of
Confederates and Federals the under
current of the lighter shades is steadily
suggested The many characters are
admirably contrasted and the great
part Of this wonderful drama is the
close attention of its audience to the
final curtain.
Clyde Fitch, the author of the great
est play of the period Barbara Friet-
chic which James Neil will present
here is but 36 years of age.
He has had more plays accepted
than any other American dramatst. He
considers the power of amusing the
most essential quality in a play to in
sure success. He puts much emphasis
upon moral, though he is careful not
to let it be obtrusive. This advice from
such an experienced, gifted, fortunate
and prolific writer should be extremely
valuable to young ge-aspirants in
lit.rature."
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-11-04
GAVE ELABORATE LUAU.
Ahaaina Nui in Honor of NJ. p.
Lugan.

An elaborate luau was given Satur-
day evening at the residence of Mrs. ]
x. Miles on the Asylum Road, in honor
of the twentieth birthday of M. p.
Lugan, of the Inter-Island company. A
large number of friends were present
and congratulated Mr.. Lugan and they
brought leis in the greatest profusion
for him.
The table was artistcally decorated
with flowers and was loaded down with
the utmost variety of good things to eat
and drink. The health of Mr.. Lugan
was drank many times. After the feast
which was an ahaaina nui in every res
pect the guests adjourned to the lanai
where music singing and dancing was
enjoyed until a late hour
Those present We're: M. p. Lugan
d. X. Aimoku, Albert Nawahi Henry
Crane, r. b. Kidd, j. K. Aea, d. Kane
wanui Mrs. Lorrin, F. r. Harvey, M. r
Harvey, II. Alapai, George Wond, Mrs
A. K. Ulukou, Mrs. C. Sharratt, Mrs. l.
Kaio, Mr. and Mrs. l.. Nakea, Alex
ander Nawahi, J. Like, J. d. Paoo, C.
Rose, Miss Myra Heleluhe Miss Fannie
l. Miles Miss N. Cook, Mrs. Nakupuahi
Miss b. Cook, Miss Carrie Clarke, Miss
L. Keamalu, Mis- Anna Kapahu, Mrs. e
A. Nawahi, Mrs. Hattie Hiram, Mrs. II
Alapai, Mrs. George Wond.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-11-04
Vim. G.IrWin & Co., Ltd,
FIRE AND MARINE
INSURANCE AGENTS
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Company OF Edinburgh,
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don.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-11-04
Ayers
Cherry P0CtOraI

II often cures a fresh cold in a single
night, and it masters chronic coughs
and bronchitis i'm "A short time. Com
sumption is certainly prevented and
cured. too, If taken in time.
If anybody tells you that consump,
tion cannot Zoe cured. they are certainly
mistaken, for we have thousands Of
these cases reported TO ms, absolutely
cured, and no mistake about it.
Put up in large and small bottles.
Ayers Cherry Pcctoral Plaster placed
directly over the tender, aching lung
is a great aid to- the Cherry PectoraL
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-11-04

SUICIDE THE NATIONAL SIN.
As decline of home life and mother
hood has become the national sin Of
France las intemperance has become
the national sin of England and Ger
national sin Of America If the alarming
Increase of this unhappy vice continues
in our midst.-Chicago Record Herald.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-11-04
TRESPASS NOTICE.

All persons found trespassing on the
lands of Waipio above the fence of the
Oahu Sugar Co., and on the land of
Waikakalaua and any person found
shooting game on above lands without
permission in writing from the under
signed win be arrested and prosecuted
according to law
CHAS. A. BROWN,
Manager John Ii Estate, Ltd.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-11-04
r. w. Jordan
10 FORT STREET
ALB SOP.

Alb SOP,
Linz street, Territorial Stables Block.
Dealer In
5NIZ35v Groceries, Tobacco, Cigars,
LszR Butter, California and
Island Fruits.
10Gers Delivered 20 any part Of the City
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-11-04
A GOOD THING.

A GOOD THING.
There's one good thing when they feel
dry.
That busine men cannot pass by,
For far and wide It's fame you hear,
They stop to drink of Rainier" beer
On draught or in bottle at Criterion.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-11-04
". G. IRWIN & CO., LTD.

tgD- q. Irwin. President and Manager
GtGus Spreckeis. First Vice-Presldei t
" NJ. Giffard Second Vlce-President
% N. Whitney, Jr.Sec'y ana Treasurer
~ssa- ,. Ross. Auditor
New-York tribune., 1901-07-12
ARTISTIC ROOMS FOR STUDY.
URES AND OTHER ART WORKS OF ED
UCATIONAL VALUE

One of the most artistically decorated grammar
schools of the country which has attracted this
account eight hundred visitors during the past
which John E. Baggett is principal. The school
room walls are tinted soft green. which forms an
excellent background for the pastels, photographs
and fine engravings that chosen with careful
taste and have a definite educational value At
the windows dainty white curtains. and here
and there about the bits of statuary
Towering plants.
Professor Baggett has never discovered any Ill
effect from the profusion in which he has intro
duced works Of art. but rather helpful influence
from each. From the pictures of musicians an in
terest IN music has been awakened, and one COM
poser is studied each month.
In the morning unique practice has been intro
duced at rocall. Each pupil. instead of responding
tation from some hymn song OF the composer
under consideration. 1t is Professor Baggett's aim
TO train his pupils to appreciate good concerts
and the grand opera Newspapers of the better
class and prettily bound scrapbooks are among
the educational accessories of the school, and
items of general interest posted daily on bull
letin boards and discussed in the class. Even in
these bulletin boards the artistic element Is con-
sidered and specially designed poster is prepared
each month
The outdoor life '4s not neglected in the null
tipicity Of interests, and outdoor gymnasium
ers are taken for excursion to Chicago, visiting
the parks and museums. The receptions, with
musical programmes. given once a month. receive
hearty cooperation from parents and teachers.
prize offered a few years ago by an American
magazine for most attractive furnishings.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-12
UNIQUE HOUSE PARTY BOOK.
QUAINT AND ARTISTIC SOUVENIRS OF
THE SUMMERS VISIT FOR GUEST
AND HOSTESS.

Epigrans and stock of apt quotations will be
much in demand this summer from all who
ticipate visits a house party in some country
home These are called forth by the present fad of
visitors book. which not only the hostess. but
even many of the guests. beginning to keep
on hand The object Of the book is to keep a rec
ord of interesting facts of the visit quaint anus
ing happenings and favorite characteristics of the
country seat. Many books are complete little
works of art. each page containing the history
of a visit It is popular plan to obtain the photo
graph of the house with perhaps those of the host
and hostess for the centre of the large page. while
the OF the guests. If 1t is house party, are
written around the outside of the page by each
one. that the owner of the book may possess her
friends autographs.
Sometimes photograph is also required Of each
who inscribes her name in the book. The ad
dition of witticism, quotation expressive
sentiment is much sought after, and goes far tow
ard making the book interesting An arrist fire.
quently sketches paints some dainty bit as her
contribution, and If the owner herself knows how TO
draw paint she will illuminate designs for each
called forth the arrangement of the photographs
page, and in planning the spaces to be as
signed for autographs and quotations The mere
grouping of these things may be rendered exceed
ingy artistic and quite pretty enough 10 make one
overlook lack Of technical ability in drawing.
These books often become valuable little records
of delightful trips and charming companonshipS
New-York tribune., 1901-07-12
NAY TUNNEL FROM CAISSOVS.
RAPID TRANSIT CONTRACTORS FIND HAIR
LEM RIVER TOO DEEP FOR oRpI-
NARY METHODS

McMulen & Mclean, sub-contractors ,o-
uon or the rapid transit tunnel under the HarIsr,
River nave met a serious obstacle in the dentb or
ehe Harlem where the tunnel must cross The roof
OF tne tunnel will be about thirtyseven feet below
the mean bed level of the river but whera tha
water is deepest il will be only three or forr ,.,
oeiow the water The engineers say it will be i'm
poSSioie 10 build the tunnel by the ordinary system
OF shields and compressed air because thew will ba
ro 70 keep the water of the tubes ar the
p rh OF tnelr nearest approach the river bottom
of SGionefactors are considering the advisabity
oi Slhhlng a series of caiSsons brea king on- on.
sae or each and then running the tubes FOR the
.ulnel from one 20 the other they work across
Atnougn this method has been frequently prouosai
oy engineers IL has never been tried NS~