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Rock Island Argus., 1901-10-28
wA1EREp az A spIRIT FoRM.
Mystery OF Two Little Cottonwoods on the
South Dakota Prairie.

Mystery OF Two Little Cottonwoods on the
South Dakota Prairie.
The construction crew of western
rails5ad was at work for some days nc
ono place near Pierre, 5. D., and the
roadmaster in charge planted two tiny
cottonwood shoots in the baked soil at
the side of the track which was being
constructed. Nothing was ever known
to grow where they were planted but
the curling buffalo grass and the wiry
bunch grass, which came up with the
moisture of the melting SHOWS of spring
and soon withered and curled under the
whitening heat of the summer sun, no
moisture coming to refresh the baked
and parched plain ON which the little
shoots were planted.
No one ever expected tho shoots 10
live, but the roadmaster devoted gf eat
deal of attention to them while his
work kept him in that vicinity. Shortly
after this the roadmaster was killed IN
an accident, and the trainmen kept
watch of the two trees to see how long
they would stand the terrible drought
which was curling all other vegetation
in that part of the world. But they
grew and thrived, and from what source
the roots drew sufficient moisture to
sustain their vigorous growth is one of
the mysteries. All summer long the air
is n veritable breath of the Sahara and
the earth is baked and burned, still new
er leaf droops or curls. The trees
have attained a sturdy growth and the
engineers who pass them in their night
runs declare that a spirit form appears
and pours water about them, and the
section men who go past the spot in the
morning to their work report the soil
about them to show the effects of hav
ing been watered during the night. Last
fall IA prairie fire burned over the ground,
and everything in its path was supposed
TO bo destroyed, and it was supposed
that the trees had suffered with all else
in its track. but they came through
without injury.
What mysterious something supplies
these trees with the necessary moisture
In keep them growing and flourishing
ON this baked plain or what protected
them from the ravages of fire when all
else succumbed is left to those who
delve into the mysteries of the'hidden
world TO solve The only known fact in
regard TO them is that they stand and
flourish in spite of all known laws of
nature in regard TO plant growth.
cago Tribune
Rock Island Argus., 1901-10-28
KIN TO 1T.
A Novel Phase of the New Woman oues,
tion n Train.

Novel Phase OF the New Woman oueS-
tion a Train.
ct was amused at woman on a train
coming into Washington from the
SOUTH" said a gentleman. ''It showed
Il novel phase of the new woman ques-
tion.
''At Goldsboro a man got on the train
with a baby in his arms. A woman fol-
lowed, but paid no attention To the man.
The baby was evidently sick, and the
father, a North Carolina mountaineer,
paced up and down the car trying to
quiet the child. Every lady ON the car
except the woman who got ON the train
at Goldsboro was interested. Considera-
BILE speculation was indulged in as to
the father and child, the consensus of
opinion being that he had just lost his
wife and was taking the baby to its
grandparents. After two or three hours
the woman who boarded the train at the
same time the man did spoke to him,
and he then passed ON, fondliDg the
baby.
"A benevolent looking old lady seat
ed near the woman, curious to know
something about the matter, said:
a. The child seems to be sick
"'Yes'm.'
"I saw you speak to the father. Do
you know him?'
'Orter; he's my husban.
Do you mean to say that you are
that child's mother and let the baby
suffer that way?'
He's jess as able to- tote it as be.
He's jess as much kin to it as be, and
the woman turned unconcernedly to the
window, while the man continued to
walk and dandle the child. ."-Washing
tom Star
Rock Island Argus., 1901-10-28
A Victim of scotch Log,c.

a highland hotel Keeper was one day
having Il squabble with an Englishman
in the lobby of the hotel about his bill.
The stranger said it was gross impo-
sition-he could live cheaper in the best
hotel in London.
The highland landlord replied, "Oh,
nae doot, sir, nae doot; but dae ye no.
ken the reaSonE"
''Not a, bit of it, replied the stranger
hastily.
"Weel. then" replied the host, "as We
seem to be a sensible bit Gallant, III
tell ye. There's 800 days i'm the Lunnon
hotel keepers calendar, but we have
only three months here. Dae We under
stand me moo. freen'? We maun max
hay i'm the hielan's when the sun
shines, for it's unco seldom she dist.
Scottish American.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-10-28
WORKING OHIO GRAFT
in ILLINOIS AGAIN.

The Ohio republican state execu-
tive committee that has distinguished
itself in past years as the best organ
ization of political grafters in the
country is again up to its foxy old
tricks.
Two years ago the Buckeye organi-
cation carried its begging methods to
the extent of addressing letters to
federal employees of almost every de-
partment of the government, includ-
ing the postal service. the army, navy.
and all the different branches OF
United States work, including men
employed at Rock Island arsenal and
in similar service. At that time the
federal grand jury got after the
grafters, but on the promise OF better
behavior they were let go.
During the pas few days, however
federal employees in this vicinity have
again received letters enclosing what
purPorts to be q clipping from the
Ohio State Journal. but what is in
other words an adroit method of
working the same old dodge of ap-
P-sling TO political prejudice to get
money for the Ohio campaign. Is is
but new way of working an old
&c me.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-10-28
DONE Drink During Meals.

BE careful to limit the amount OF wa
Der and fluids which you take during
meals. since large quantities of these,
especially ice water. hinder digestion.
Not more than one glass of water
should be taken during each meal. In
order TO quench the thirst which is so
apt to clamor for water at meals an
eminent authority suggests taking n
glass of hot water fifteen or thirty min
utes before meals. This acts especially
we'll in the morning, as it cleanses the
stomach.-Ladies' Home Journal.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-10-28
Tot Causes Might Alarm.

lone night my brothers baby wa
tsl en- with Group" writes Mrs. j. c
Snider, of Crittenden, Ky, lit seemeC
il would strangle before we could ge,
a doctor, so we gave it DIR. King
New Discovery. which gave quicl
our CT il iren from Group and whoop
ing cough 1t cured me of chroni,
bronchial trouble that no other rem
edy would relieve." Infallible fsl
coughs. colds, throat and lung trou-
bles- so cents and 81. Trial bottles
free at Hartz & Ullemeyer's.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-10-28
SOME GOOD RACING
Three Events at Mile Track Par.
ticipated in by Tri-city
Horses.
KAHKEE WINNER OF THE 2,2O TRoT
Ed Wards Alice Carrying off the
HonoTs in the Free
for. all.

There was good sport at the second
matinee yesterday afternoon under
the auspices of the Tri-Crty Trotting
association at the Davenport mile
track. quite crowd of lovers of horse
flesh being in attendance. There
were three races, but the last one, the
2:20 pace, was not finished, darkoess
interfering after the first heat, which
was won by Irene. owned by Ed
Ward, of Moline, with Joe Mack,
owned by Charles Keeler, of Daven-
port. second. and Billy the Ghost.
owned by Walter Munro, of Daver
port, third. The best time was 2:23.
The other events resulted:
Free-for-all trot, $25 purse: Alice,
Ell Ward, Moline, won; Lawrence G q,
DR.. Pinckney. Davenport, second
Jonas. j. Z. Haak, Davenport, third.
Best time. 2:26.
BirkeFs Horse Wins.
2:20 trot. purse SIS: Kankee. Otto
Birk el, Rock Island. won; Midnight
A.. Carl Mueller, Rock Island. sec
ond; Ralph, Charles Keller, Daven-
port, third. Best time 2:29.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-10-28
FERGUSON OFFICER OF
TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

The Northern Illinois Teachers as.
sociation meeting closed at Elgin Sat
urday. 1t was decided TO hold tbs
next meeting at Ottawa. These ofli
GERS were elected:
President-C. w. Hart. Woodstock
Vice President-S. j. Ferguson
Rock Island.
Secretary-Miss Maud Cham berlin
DeKalb.
Treasurer-W ) Wallace, Savan
na
Railroad Secretary-C. F. Phil.
brook. Rochelle.
Executive Committee-J. A. Keith
Dekalb; w. A. Durr. Ottawa; 5. NJ
Abbott. Polo.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-10-28
..I had long suffered from indiges

81 had long suffered from indiges-
tion," writes &. A. LeDeis. Cedar
City, Mo. Like others tried many
Preparations, but never found any
thing that did me good until took
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. One bottle
cured me. A friend who had suffered
similarly / put on the use of Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure. He is gaining fast
and will soon be able to work. Be-
fore he used Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
indigestion had made him q total
wreck" B. III. Bieber and Haruz &
Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-10-28

Mothers everywhere praise Ont
Minute Cough Cure for the sufferingt
it has relieved and the lives of their
little o.es it has saved. Strikes al
the root of the trouble and draws out
the Inflammation. The children's
favorite cough cure. b. Ii. BiebeI
and Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-10-28
Alarmed For Hi. safety.

The Professors Wife-The professor
is in the laboratory conducting some
chemical experiments. The professor
expects to go down to posterity-
(From the laboratory Br-r-r-r- bang !
The Visitor-I hope the professor
hasn't gone.-Harlem Life
Rock Island Argus., 1901-10-28
History.

Mr.. Figg-What did you learn at
school today:
Tommy-Teacher told us how the
cruel Emperor Nero used to amuse him
self when he was boy by pulling the
legs off the flies.
Mr.. Figg-Pulled their legs, did he?
What became of him? Did he become
promoterg-Indianapo Journal.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-10-28
Sizes of Heads.

Thackeray had an enormous head and
q notably heavy brain, but some one
discovered an idiot who died about tho
same time and left heavier brain. OF
noted or notorious persons Mr.. Glad
stone and Lord Salisbury take large
hats, and Sir William Harcourt and Mr..
Cham mberlain very small ones. Notes
and Queries.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-10-28

Homeseekers' tickets to a number
of points in the northwest and south
west via the c., L. 1. & p. railway
Oct. 15 and Nov. 5 and 10. Rate one
fare plus 81 for the round trip. Call
at the city ticket office, 1913 Second
Rock Island Argus., 1901-10-28
MONDAY.

rs5 sT1T all depends upon what you want in a soap.
IdsQE1 you require simply dirt remover, almost
IzfR any soap will DO But if you at all about
ss&9 the thing which is to be washed, you must
think twice before you act Any soap will clean linens
and rlrslins, but Ivory Soap leaves them white
snow Any soap will clean sheets and table cloths but
Ivory Soap leaves coarse, strong odor Try onee
IT FLOATS.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-10-28

BOOSTERS often crow over eggs they
do not lay. Same with people who
sell an imitation Rocky Mountain
Tea. made famous by the Madison
Medicine company's advertising. 35
cents L. II. Thomas, druggist.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-10-28

A good friend is ones nearest rela-
ton. Ones greatest relation is not al
ways a good friend. - Pittsburg Dis
patch.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-10-28
Beaumont. TeIas, and Return 7.o5.

Go to Beaumont and see the oil
wells for yourself. Oct. 15, Nov. 5
and 19 the c., Z. 1. II p. railway will
sell round trip tickets to Beaumont at
a rate of $27.95. For full information
call at the city ticket Office, 1918 Sec
ond avenue.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-10-28
TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS

Very low round trip rates to Buff
falo and New York via c., Z. l. & P.
railway.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-10-28
One Bottle

of Remick's PePsin Blood Tonic vii
make you fairly sparkle with new life
and vigor. For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-10-28

Prof. A. Chain is a graduate OF the
University of Berlin, 1862.
Prof A Chain is ready to meet the
most difficult cases in the Orthopedic
Specially, such as DefOrmity Braces,
Trusses, Abdominal Supporters,
Sponge Foot, Artificial Legs, Wire
Hands, Elastic Stockings and all Braces
for DefOrmitieS.
Call with your family physician. or personally
write your friends and give the GATE OF my visit
DO you want to walk withot pain on your
natural flat foot2
en- ed or Club Foot curede -
DO YOU want your Bow Legs straightened'
Do YOU want your Knock Knees straight
ened, SO you can walk without interference:
DO YOU want your Diseased Hip IN shape 50
YOU can walk without the aid of crutches?
10 you want your Spinal Curvature or
Do YOU want your Neck or ''TarticoIIis"
straightened' f.,
Do you want to get rid OF a Paralysis, OF the
whole or part of the bodye
Do YOU want Sponge Foot Leg?
Do you want an Artificial Hand that will
II so. call at once and see Prof-ChaIn. He
can tell you in five minutes whether you can be
cured or not. Prof. Chains new method Is lu-
Siorsed bv the leading Surgeons of the u S. who
say it is the greatest blessing and discovery Of
the age Crowds of people come from all sec
treatiuS hundreds and answering manv huns
dreds of letters.
-rnong them are DOCTORS Lawyers,
Baukers Business Men, Women, Children and
Working Men Now if you can fnd any one OF
these that say they ever had or saw used the
Remember his consultation is free this trip
and YOU must call carly as his parlors are always
crowded,
PROF. A. CHAIN,
334l Vernon Ave. Chicago.
Evening journal., 1901-04-02
DIED

CARNEY.-At No. S42 Spruce street, on
April i, 1901, Patrick Carney aged 90
years.
DOfIERTY. this city, on March 30,
1901, Sallie. widow OF Patrick Doherty.
PETTICORD.-In this city on April !.
1901. Lydia A. peiticord, wife of James
II. petticord, aged 5S years.
MORGAN.-Near stanton. Del. on Apru
J. 1901, David r. Morgan, Sr., aged q
years.
sOUTITARD. I'm Philadelphia, Pa, ON
March 81, 1901. /. n. Southland, formerly
OF iinc0ln Del
KENT Lon Third mo-, 3Oth, 1901, B
Lundy Kent, aged 60 years.
WILIIAMS.-At Greenbank. Del. on
March 81 1901. Captain a. J. Williams
In his 9th year.
Relatives and friends. members OF
the Fourth Delaware Nssne,1llpn. an
members OF the c.. A. r. IN general are
Invited TO attend the funeral Services, al
his late residence Greenhank. delaware
on Wednesday, April 3. 1901, at O'Clock
lntcrmsnt Chrstiana NJ. lt- Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1901-04-02
PRESBYTERIES PREPARE
FOR GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Preparations are being made for the
General Assembly OF the Presbyterian
Churches OF the United States. The as
sembly will meet in the Calvary Pres
byterian Church Philadelphia. ON May
16. There will be $50 delegates pres
ent, made up of an equal numbenl OF
ministefs and elders, and representing
every presbytery in the country.
The question of revision and other
matters of Importance concerning the
government OF the church will come
up. IL is intended TO hold mass meet
ings in the Academy OF Music.
Evening journal., 1901-04-02
AMONG THE PLAYERS

One of the features of the Wilbur
Clera Company's engagement at the
Grand Opera House next week will be
tho vaudeville offerings These come
besween each act and are alone a good
performance. Miss Maud Daniels has
made this feature of the company a
strong one and gives il her personal
attention. One OF the leading artists
IN This line Is Helen Pingree, who is a
nccket edition OF Della Fox and is call
cd the dresden doll soubrette OF the
vaudeville ranks. Her speciality is an
iln, walton and with her vivacious act
ing makes a decided hit and a sensa-
ticl at every performance. Miss PIN
gree is the niece Of Former-Governor
Pingree. OF Michigan, and is fast win
ming for herself laurels that viii place
her with the head liners OF the profess
stem She already has received several
tempting offers. but chose the Wilbur's
because of the personal interest taken
in aer by the manager. Miss Maud Dan
ieis. The engagement OF this popular
company will open on Monday after
noon.
Az Dockstaders Theatra an attrac-
tlHf NAAA 10 IINUuAtN tkdln Ahln WIEN
and several new faces appear upon
the boards. Gordon Nidocq and Ha-
vC-'ey. in an original comedy skatch
a. ited. Two Strings TO Her Bow; p
Alien and Delmain in their skit
Never Again. Leroy and Levanion
efCsesque acrobafs. and Seeker. Wilkes
a1d Seeker are all tOp-liners. The
skl;ch Of Allen and Delmain was par.
ticularly amusing. and earned much
weii-deserved applause. Pelot. the
K iuggler." did a clever turn. Lestel
and Germain. Rossley and Lee. and
Mute Laurell complete the program
Tie Smedley Sketch Club. which was
ltii5d. was compelled to cancel theil
engagement yesterday. but Mr. Dock
siader at once engaged two new turns
which viii appear on to-day's program
The popular playwright OF to-day
seems to be Clyde Fitch. None of nj.
Efforts has fouRd quicker on NOR,
cordial appreciation than Lovers
ane which is crowding the Manhat
Evening journal., 1901-04-02
GOOD WISHES FOR DIR. GROVE
Expressed at Meeting ofthe Whining
ton Preachers Association

At the regular meeting OF the
PIeadher8' Association yesterday the
committee appointed to draft resOu-
tions relative to the departure OF Dr..
Grove reported as follows;
"YOur committee appointed to ex-
prsss the good wishes Of the Whining
ton Preachers meeting toward Dr.
Grove. who changes his work from the
pastorate TO become vice-chancelor OF
the American University, at Hartman,
Tenn. would respectfully report that
we have enjoyed Dr. Groves fellow
ship among us, appreciating his ability
as preacher and esteeming him as a
brother We further express our opin-
ion OF his entire fitness for his new
position and assure him that he will
carry with him our best wishes for sue
cess in his new field.
"ALOYSIUS GREEN,
ROBERT WATT,
-. w. EASIEY."
The session was devoted mainly tC
discussing incidents Of the recent con
iereace
Evening journal., 1901-04-02
RAILROAD AGENTS AFTER LAND
P, Wa B. Track at ClaymOnt to be
Ntraigbtened

Among the improvements to be made
on the p. w. & B. railroad near this
city, will be the Strengthening of the
track at ClaymOnt. Land agents OF the
company are now negotiating with
property owners at ClaymOnt for the
purchase of property there. The prop
erty most desired is that of the Clyde's.
When the track is Strengthened the
station will be removed to a point far
ther down the road.
Evening journal., 1901-04-02
AnnenI Ronrd In sesaIon

Members Of the Board OF Assessment,
Revision and Appeals sat in the
mayors office last night for the pur-
pose Of hearing any appaals which
might be made from the assessments.
The board which is composed Of Presi-
dent OF Council William S. Alexander
Chairman OF the Finance Committse
James Kane and Building Inspector
John j. Cassidy will sit during this
month
Evening journal., 1901-04-02
Hnrae Rnn Away

AT Fourteenth and Market streets a
horse attached to a milk wagon owned
by Michael Donohue. of Brandywire
hundred. ran away yesterday and coll
lided with milk wagon owned by
Thomas Gray, at Twentieth and Mar
ket streets. Both vehicles were dam
aged
Evening journal., 1901-04-02

William A. Brady has purchased a
farm near Asbury Park. where he Will
provide quarters for the live stock used
in his various productions Barnum s
Happy Family" will be rivaled when
the bl0Odohounds. ponies and donkeys
.Of Uncle Toms Cabin" the horses,
cows, sheep and poultry of three
Way Down East" companies. and the
doves and songbirds Of Lovers Lane
are all domiciied in harmonious jux-
opposition.
Evening journal., 1901-04-02
Rocket Hna Bnnder,s TrIal

On Saturday the gun-lighter Rocket
buiia for the United States Navy, had
a builders trial on the Delaware riYsr.
She was run as far as Marcus Hook,
and the boat gave a good account of
itself
Evening journal., 1901-04-02
Commenced Work To-day

Wcrkmen Of the Water Department
have cleaned out the tank in the Rock
ford Park water tower preparatory to
beg inning the Spring work on the
structure. To-day masons began plac-
ing the stone work above THE tank.
Evening journal., 1901-04-02
Limo Rnrge TO Leave

Lime barge No. 6, for the Rockportr
ROckland Lime Company will leave the
pusey and Jones COmpany's shipyard
tomorrow. She will be in charge OF
Captain Larsen.
Evening journal., 1901-04-02
SEQ L0aVes of
Brain Bread, Free.

One loaf of Brain Bread will be
given away at our store with each
purchase OF two packages of Rails
ton Purina Foods. An this week
Call at our store and test the
quality of these goods Demon
stration all week.
Evening journal., 1901-04-02
RatIedge win Not nssIcn

James n. Ratledge. recently appoint
ed a State detective, denies the rumo
that he would resign the position.
Evening journal., 1901-04-02
Insurnnoe CommIssIoner il Town

Insurance Commissioner Marshall
was in this city yesterday on business
connected with his Office.
Evening journal., 1901-04-02

If you intend buying Suit
Saturday for Easter come IN
any evening during the week.
pick cut what you want If any
alterations are needed we'll have
it done. ready for you to take
away Saturday BY doing this
you viii avoid the Saturday rush
and help us, too.
Evening journal., 1901-04-02
Our Specials This Week.

Pure Grape Jelly, puroI0c
Grape Juice and Sugar. iUS GLASS
Large Sour Pickles. sc dOZ
Sunnyside. California Ap-
Ssssy SlisS',, dslls'Sus sSsaS ~ fruit rlsa I6c can
vosy sy''Sp sPpd,iains s9aG,s's h'r'iOs SC. can.
soioSs, E%s''' lss Dyes. assorted 4c. pkg
Easter Hams. Our Green
Acre Hams are the tender
es', iuciest aud most dolic- 1c III
iOus ever sold Old............i ~ lDs
Biscuit Bunny, "A dear lit
tic sugar cookie rabbit, long
ears stumpr tail; it's "A rab- IL H.
nit, all but tho hop... III lD
crss$ s1a or 0'iS jSy Eggs Pure 'iiSsf and Sc lb
S'HS' Is all ..!...' sort. o., 'olor' is'2Ib. Csc.
Small size or Penny fggs.
BS' BSss up s6ods lo S'1'a . 'a''oon. the IOc dOz
sosd 1si' or Sf's esS sSs' orss$ sSsSSa'' SOC dOz
Five cent Eggs, chocolate
coated, or plain cream, as- A. H.
sorted colors 4c............ tOO. uOL.
The eggs we sell come from real go as
you please farm chickens. which lay them
lust where they pleese. Freshg N elll The
hens have been of them so short time
that they are almost warm.
Evening journal., 1901-04-02

Phoebe Davies, who is to personate
the title role when William A. Brady
and Joseph r. Grismer produce Betsy
Ross in Philadelphia, April Is, has
been making exhaustive research and
has formed personal acquaintance
among the Claypools and Ashmores,
who are lineal descendants OF the fair
Quakeress who made the first Ameri-
can flag. One delightful old lady. a
granddaughter of Betsy Ross, rcmem-
bers her distinctly. and detects a
striking personal resemblance between
hor and the actress who is to imper-
senate the mimic character. Like the
famous heroine of revolutionary times.
Miss Davies is petite OF figure with
dark brown eyes and hair.
Evening journal., 1901-04-02

The enormous crowds that Hook 10
William A. Brady's revival OF Uncle
Toms Cabin at the New York Acad-
emy of Music, furnish fresh proof that
after all. "old things are the best No
new play of the New York season has
attracted so many people within a cor
responding period.
Evening journal., 1901-04-02

Open Beginning with to-
night we will keep
To open Tuesday y
nights until o
Night O'Clock during busy
season. The store
is crowded with styles for
Spring wear for men and boys.
Big line medium and low
priced suits for men, new
Cheviots, new Worsteds, new
Cassimeres at 50. so and SIS.
Suits that we closed out the
entire lots which make prices
about 25 per cent. less than
their value. See our $40 and
sIs suits for young men. New
cloths. Coats New Military
cut. vests high cut, single
breasted, no collars. Fancy
Cheviots and striped Wor-
steds.
Evening journal., 1901-04-02

j. c. Williamson. the Australian
theatrical magnate, now in this coun-
try. is negotiating with William A.
Brady for productions of "Way Down
East" and Lovers Lane" in Mel
bourne and Sydney. The company Will
be rehearsed in New York and sent in
tact to the Antipodes.
Evening journal., 1901-04-02

tan Theatre. New York, in its third
month and will finish the season at
that house.
Evening journal., 1901-04-02

NaHgAealag
Evening journal., 1901-04-02
NOBBY ..
DIR ESSY
REASONABLE.

make they
called madeoorder clothing
getting order
be dressed