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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13
SPIDER TAUGHT INVENTOR.
Flying Machine Builders Solve Prob
lem of AIighting.


The spider suggests the idea for
flying machine on which Z. w. Apple
man of CIermont. Ia. is at work.
His flying machine consists of boat
equipped with screw and propeller.
like modern steamship, and bal
loon, which is to hold the vessel in the
air while it travels. Heretofore the
difficulty in airships of this pattern has
been in reaching the ground when the
craft was once fairly launched.
Here is where the spider set the eX-
ample. Mr.. Appleman had noticed the
manner in which the spider let's itself
down and draws itself up by the use of
one slender filament, and he applied
the same idea to his machine. His YES
sci is attached to the balloon by means
of an iron cable, which is wound
around Il drum in the body of the YES
sci. The drum is operated by a two
horsepower naphtha engine.
The inventor proposes to let the bal
loon go up. filling it with enough gas to
permit it to reach the desired height,
then to wind up the cable until his YES
sci has reached the balloon and is
ready to start on n voyage.
If there is wind. he will use a sail. If
there is none, IOcOmOtion will be fur
nished by the screw propeller.
The machine is shown by working
model in the inventors shop at Cler-
mont. The vessel proper is conical in
shape, built of oiled canvas covered
with asbestus TO protect it against
storms ana fire. In the body of the
vessel are the drum and the naphtha
engine. The screws are at each end
or if so desired can be placed so as to
extend perpendicularly from the sides.
They are of mortiSed wheel shape,
somewhat resembling windmillS. The
iron cable runs up through the center
of the deck and through the hollow
mast, just the length of the vessel,
which is fitted securely to the deck.
This mast is fitted with peculiar
umbrellalike attachment which can
serve as Il parachute. When the ship
is moving ahead, the umbrella spreads
out like a mutton leg sail.
At the end of the mast is Il long,
spiral spring through which the cable
passes. 1t serves to lessen the swing
on the vessel which the balloon sway
ed to and fro by air currents would
otherwise give ii. and at the top of the
spring is a ball bearing swivel which
permits the balloon to whirl as much
as it wishes without disturbing the ac-
ton of the vessel below.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13
Swedish Waterfalls to BE Utilized,

Sweden is n country whose inherent
powers of nature are worth barrels of
gold, writes Copenhagen correspond
emit There are so many waterfalls
which might be utilized as motive pow
ers for works of every description, but
want of capital leaves the most of
these natural sources of wealth mac
tive. A few waterfalls have been taken
into the service of factories and other
works through the application of for
eign capital, but too many are left I'M
used. AS the waterfalls belong to the
crown a certain reasonable rent is
paid There is movement on foot to
erect large station for the production
of electricity at the waterfalls of Saari-
koski and Saukokoski, in Norrbotten. q,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13
Strange Gases.

An immense deposit of an unknown
gaseous substance is said to have been
discovered near Rio Grande City, Tex.
1t ignites quickly and gives out a strong
flame, which lasts for a remarkably
long time. Scientists are quoted as
saying that the substance is either an
unknown mineral or ordinary clay
highly charged with natural gas. In
either case the value of the deposit as
fuel is immense, as it covers many
thousands Of acres and is of great
depth. . ,ss..,...,v, -.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13
THE SERVANT PROBLEM.
Syracuse Women Think They Have
Solved DOMESTIC Problem.


Solved Domestic Problem.
One group of women believe they
have discovered the key to the domes-
tic service problem. They are the
members of the Household Economic
association of Syracuse, \. Y, who
have been studying and experimenting
on the subject for ten years.
Their solution comes in the form of
what they call model home school"
which they have just opened.
I'VE have been at this domestic
business so long said Mrs. c. c. Hall,
president of the association, to a re-
porter, that we think we know
what the trouble is and how to remedy
it. Our association is composed of
large number of women who employ
servants and who are especially desir-
Gus of improving home conditions and
the relations between mistress and
maid. We have watched the expert
ments made in other cities where cook
ing schools and similar things have
started and failed, and we shall avoid
the mistakes they have made.
The model home school we have
opened is a place where every branch
of houSework is taugh1-cooking, dining
room service. laundry and housemaids'
work. 1t is in charge of Mrs. l.. a.
Scattergood. a professional and prac-
teal houSekeeper. She instructs the
classes in the school and has some out
side classes. She viii also give pri-
vate lessons at any home if desired,
and she has one public lesson every
week.
There is a dining room in connec-
ton with the school, which is a sort of
sample of what the school turns out
We have also n registry bureau for the
benefit of employers and servants and
woman's exchange, where all sorts
of articles made by women are sold or
exchanged
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13
STRIKERS NOW BOSSES.
MiIImen Raised Money aud Built
Their own SawmilI.

SawmLn operatives who went on
strike in San Francisco recently ar2
now running a big cooperative mill.
Seeing no other way to supply the I'M
ion carpenters of the city with union
mill material and failing to induce the
mills to start up ON the eight hour ba
sis, the strikers decided to raise the
money to build a mill of their own
with the assistance of organized labor.
The unions have now erected the big
gest mill in the state of California.
The wheels of this concern are running
on full time, and its perfect machinery
is turning out eight hour mill work as
fast as 1000 union carpenters can place
il on the buildings in the city. The mill
is equipped with the best machinery in
the market.
Three shifts of % men each run the
mill night and day.
This is the first time in the history of
organized labor where such an effort
was put forward to win a strike.
The new concern is owned by the
Progressive Planning Mill company, a
corporation formed by delegates repre-
senting the various local unions in the
city that have subscribed for the stock.
1t was chartered with capital of
100000, or 10000 shares at So per
share, which were sold only to bona
fide local unions and not to individual
members. The company is entirely
free from debt. Cash has been paid
for everything purchased to date. The
value of the plant is about $4,000.
Some of the employers are offering
as high as 81 per day to any of their
old, experienced hands who will return
to work. but the men are determined
not to go back until they get the eight
hOIlr daV
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13

ever, these men were kept in the mine,
and not even the engineer on the sur
face knew of the great good fortune
that had happened right under his very
feet. For weeks and weeks he was
kept in ignorance, and one day, as
Kearns returned from the successful
termination of his suit, innocently re-
marked that he believed they were
about to make strike. since he had
noticed lots of ore in the dirt hauled to
the surface. 1T was only the trash, J"
said the senator to a Washington Star
man in recounting this incident, add
ing significantly, There was $4,000 or
$4,000 worth of ore piled up right I'M
der the mans feet, and he knew moth
ing of it,"
Believing in the future of the mine
and convinced that the vein extended
In the direction of the Silver King,
Kearns proceeded to acquire that prop
erty. 1t was owned by two old men
who had prospected a little, but who
were without funds to develop it. For
SCI, 900 the claim was purchased. but it
cost five or six times that amount to
acquire the adjoining property in or
der to protect the mine. The May
flower vein led to the Silver King, and
the development of this latter mine
made every one connected with it indie
pendently wealthy.
There are other mines in Utah in
which Senator Kearns has a large in
tereSt, but none of them is as impor-
tant as the Silver King. The mine is
worth today close on to $20000,000.
The acquisition of wealth has not
turned the head of Senator Kearns.
He is still the plain, blunt business
man of long ago, scrupulously honest,
and who regards his word as his bond.
Every miner in Utah loves him, and it
is to these qualifications more than
anything else that he has attained the
high political position he now holds.
Senator Kearns has been identified
with the politics of Utah for n number
of years. He was a member of the
city council of Park City in 1895; was
chosen a member of the constitutional
convention the same year, and in 1896
was a delegate to the Republican ma
tional convention at st. Louis. He
was one of the boilers that withdrew
because of the silver plank, but last
year his differences had been forgotten
and he was delegate again to the
Philadelphia convention and an out
and out Mckinley man. He has been
n member of the Republican state COM
mittee since Utah obtained her state
hood and before that was a member of
the territorial committee.
There are few men in Utah who can
boast the popularity of Senator Kearns.
Broad and liberal in his religious
views, he commands the respect of all
sects; generous to a fault and a philan-
of no small parts, he has won
for himself the loving admiration of all
classes. One of his recent benevolent
acts was the building of a church or
phanage at a cost of 100000, under
the direction of the good Sisters of
Charity, where the poor and needy
children of the state, without regard
to religion or race, find refuge and
means for acquiring an education with
which to take up the battle of life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13
banker Routs a Robber.

j. r. Garrison. cashier of the bank
of Thornville, o., had been robted of
health by serious lung trouble until
he tried DR.. Kings New Discovery for
consumption. Then he wrote: Il:
is the best medicine ever used for a
severe Geld or bad case of lung trou-
BILE. l always keep bottle on hand. -
Don't suffer with coughs, colds or any
throat, chest or lung trouble when
you can be cured so easily. Only SO
cents and 81. Trial bottles free at
Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13

The Rogers Silver Plate company
completed a full sized Ratchet, heavily
plated with silver, which has been
shipped to Wichita, Kan, addressed to
Mrs. Carrie Nation, the saloon wreck
er. The instrument was inclosed in a
leather case, SO arranged that Mrs.
Nation may carry it handily when on
her crusades. The express package
containing the Ratchet and case was
inscribed. "krom Thomas S. Turrell,
Medina, n. Y, who will gladly furnish
more hatchets IL they are needed"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13
An AppIication.

Howdy. Mr.. Congressman, p'lite as you can be;
1 wish you'd bundle up some seeds and send EN-
round to me-
I'd like lot of marigolds, with coiors intense.
To decorate the pathway from the front door to
the fence.
I'd like some phlox and foxglove, SOS to besutify
the scene.
And lot of everlasting to be iovial and green.
Send round some morning glories to make the
windows gay.
And perhaps we'd better start a patch of sun
flowers right away.
We ought TO have some hollyhocks to help things
out bit,
And japanese chrysanthemums would -r'y make
hit,
And il percbance there are some specimens that
we've forgot,
just put EN- in the bundle, and wen take 'em
with the lot,
And III vote for you right freely, and I'll rise up
and declare
That this country's agriculture is a mighty fine
affair.
70 9s1-.e-. Washington Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13
Many school Children Are siokIy.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
children, used by Mother Gray. a
nurse in Children's home. New York
break up colds in "a hours, cure
feverishness, headache. stomach
troubles, teething disorders, move
and regulate the bowels and destroy
worms. Mrs. Emily Maronn, Meri-
den. Conn, says: ''It is the best
medicine in the world for children
when feverish and complaining. Sold
by all druggists or by mail, % cents.
Sample sent free. Address Allen S.
Olmsted, Leroy, n. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13

Estate of James Milton Silvs, deceased.
The undersigned having peen appointed ad'
miniStratriX OF the estate of JameS Milton Sill
Wis, late of the county of Rock Island, state OF
Illinois, deceased hereby gives notice that she
viii appear before the county court of Rock
Island county, at the county court room, In
the city of Rock Island, at the April term,
on the first Monday in April next, at which
time all persons having claims against said
estate are notified and requested to attend,
for the purpose of having the same ad iusted
All persons indebted to SAID estate are re-
quested to make Immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this 18th day of February, A. d. 1901
MAGGIE PORTER, Administrators.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13

Eucaline is a powerful antiseptic
and should be in every home. Il will
prevent diseases that affect the mu-
cous membrane. such as diphtheria,
bronchitis, etc. 1t is unexcelled for
an effectual antiseptic and deodorant
in sick room. For sale by all drug
oists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13
Like Oliver Twist, children as

Like Oliver Twist. children ask for
more when given One Minute Cough
Cure. Mothers indorse it highly for
Group. 1t quickly cures all coughs
and colds and every throat and lung
trouble. 1t is a specific for grip and
asthma and has long been a well
known remedy for whooping cough.
b. III. Bieber and Hartz q Ullemeyer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13
Election Notice

Notice Is hereby given thai Tuesday, I'll e I'd
day OF April, A. D. 1901, in the city OF Rock
Island, ILL.,, election will be held for the
following officers to-wit:
CITY OFFICERS.
One mayor for two years.
One city clerk for two years
One city attorney for two years.
One city treasurer for two years
ore poll sc magistrate for four years.
One alderman in the First ward for two
one alderman in the Second ward for two
One alderman in the Third ward for two
One alderman in the Fourth ward for two
one alderman in the Fifth ward for two
years
one alderman in the Sixth ward for two
ore alderman in the Seventh ward for two
TOWN OFFICERS.
One assessor for one year.
One collector for one year.
One assistant supervisor for one year.
-Four assistant supervi ors for two years.
Five JUST 'e, of the peace for four years.
Five constables for four years.
Which election viii be open at O'Clock in
the morning and continue open until o'clock
in the afternoon of that day.
Places of registration and voting viii be as
follows:
First Wsrd-First precinct 4O3 Fourth ave
First ward-second preciact, sol Fifth
Second Ward-First precinct, 1O14 Third
avenue.
Second ward-second precinct, 100 Sew
eth avenue.
Third Ward-Fir,t precinct, 1900 Third
avenue
Third Ward-Second precinct, 1fl4 Seventh
avenue
Fourth Ward-First precinct, Frick s. X autZ
livery stable, 1914 Third avenue
Fourth Wsrd-Second precinct, NJ. Levy's
carriage house, Nineteenth street between
sixth and Seventh avenues.
Fifth Ward-EirSt precinct, Hose house on
Twenty-secoId street
Fifth ward-Second precinct Schmid's
grocery. S23 Twentieth street.
Sixth Nard-FirSC precinct, old No. Hose
house, Twenty-siXLh street, near Seventh ave
nue.
Sixth Ward-Second precinct-Twenty
ninth street chapel, corner Seventh avenue
ard Twenty-nin' street.
seventh Ward-First precinct, BIO Fifth
avenue.
Seventh Ward-Second precinct, old No.
school house. a. G. SCHAFFER,
City and Town clerk.
Rock Island. Ill, March IL, 1901.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13
COIOna Sand
Stone QuarrfeS
Sawed building stone,
Ashlar and Trimmings
q specially.

For cheapness, durability and
beauty excelled by none. This
stone does not wash or color the
wall with alkai, etc. Plans sent
us for estimates will receive
careful attention and be returned
promptly al our expense.
Quarries IL miles from Rock
Island on the G. B. & Q. &. Z.
Trains Nos. 5 and 10 will stop
and let visitors o 4 and on.
Bridge stone, corn crib
blocks and foundation
stone, any size desired.
Samples of Stone and Photos Of
buildings can be seen at Room
No. II, Mitchell & Lynde's build
ing. Address:
ARTHUR BURIAL, Manager
Rock Island or Colons, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13

Notice is hereby given THAI Tuesday, tt e I'd
day OF April, A ID. 1901, in the city OF Rock
Island. ILL.,, an election will be held for the
following officers, to-Wit:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13
VETERINARIANS.
DIR. S. H. MILLER,
Veterinary Surgeon and Dentist.

VbESlTnaIy ourBGOn aHu D6nLLsb.
All diseases of horses and cattle treated on
approved principles. Surgical operations per-
formed In a scientific manner. Dogs treated
All calls promptly attended to. Residence
ITO Fourth avenue. Telephone 4o62. once
and infirmary, Prick & Kautz livery barn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-13

DIR. NJ. A. HOLLINGSWORTH,
Graduate Veterinarian,
once, Harper House Pharmacy. Night
calls phone 1881.
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more rsgrcttable and depiorable on acc-
count Of his popular success. his command
ing position and the artistic beauty OF his
productions.
Sir Henry has followed the trend Of
modern education. The eye Is 20 appealed
10 In instruction that the ear has lost its
power. Children instead Of being he'd and
directed. have bsen truckled Ia most ser
vilely, and Sir Henr, has treated the public
like children and has given them beautiful
picture books, but he has destroyed their
imaRinations and scnr- Of hearing
IL l. NJ new thin % hear players saw
that Their own period and Representations
are the b-t. brCau-a the most modern
A repres-ed method OF delivery came INTO
fashion some YEAR ago. and Wa much com
meated on a. a refreshing substitute Tor
old fashioned ranting II var n refreshing
innovation when there was something Ia
rcprc-.. but Il ha- besI carried 10 such
extremes that. in most Instance. u I"ss"--
Sc no more value than 4 squcesed lemon
II h tart but not juicy
Naiuralne~s Of ueli'@ry, even IN tho poet
iCal drama. h not an invention Of tine mod
eru stag IL j. not Incompatible Nitt .
lofty and ideal expires on Of tie highest
flights Of a POETS imagination, uor H. Il ir-
r,ronoilabls with "a knuwl'sig" Of scanning.
n 81 th" difference between an iambuS
and a troche'.
II h an old trick Tor a player vho h de-
hcient Ia pOstic s.u-ilitIty To poAD ~ M
exponent - IN" ptu>aic and everyday,
but be- invariably converts ~" Roman san
dal into the English pump and tho royal
crown into "a top hat ~ large size
Amid all tho tink"ring and commonplace
search for new readings and the vulgar
pronunciation. u II q pl"asur" 70 know
that there are AT leas' two conspicuous
eiemplAr~ on he American stage Of pro
nuncia'ion and enumeration, Mrs Iiske
and Miss Marlowe Gift,d a. the" woIncu
ara In beauty. fascination, simplicity ami
race, their voices are excellent things,
and their English "a delight 10 tho car.
u II not So many wears ago when the do
livery ~ gr'at player- was 're mo.i"l for
man clorgym"n. lawN"rs ana men 81 other
professions and pursuits
The modern theatre With IT, increasing
Iatrouag" has az opportunity 10 reach
Nv" ear ~ v"ll a. the sY's 81 fhr I-'oi T.,
and II vii vet solz" that Opportunity when,
associated WITH ~ mduag cement. sf" mon
and women II l"'t"r~. tIDEGr RIDDLE
t~AinRiuGE. sept -
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
VIEWS or 4 DISTiNGtISHED
AMERICAN ACTOR.

our Language the Most Abused Tongue In
the World. Especial, In the United
States siipshcd itteranee. Provincial
MIs%pronunclaiisn are Common Every
where some Examples ef Careless
ness and worse-krtor n Had as
Ar Mrs. tl.ke and Mis- Narlo~e
Exceptions Great PLAYERS No Longer
Models Tor advocates ond Preacher.
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OLDEST AMERICAN ACTOR.
Booth Reberts Had ina Disunc
ton when He Died Recently.

The right To Ice called the oldest American
actor living passes - quickly from one pei
son to another that II Ia difficult To keep Ia
mind just who holds the distinction. Only
a short time ago II Mas Joseph Alfred Smith
and he wa succeceded by james Booth
Roberts Now the honor II 10 gotu someono
cl-e as Mr. Roberts died On Sept IL at
Elizabeth He was ~.
Until twenty-five years ago he held \
high place IN the American stage and was
for several years poT'ular IN England H."
was born at New castle. Del on sept T..
ISIS. and VAS enc Of three brothers e..
Of them H. came a General In the Urti'l
States Army and the other IL n pruspei,ls
merchant 81 this city.
When he was u he was sent to PhiladelplIN
"a lsam the trade - a chemist AID Tor iN'
yr,rs he vor ied AZ his task without thougl
Of any other ~occcupation Then b" hccaL.'
the victim OF an attack OF stage fever =
that ~virulrnt KIM that 10 To he relieved
o1ly 10y going on the stage
Joseph Alfred smith. then a youth PLAY
ing hpy par Z NJ tine Walnut Street 1h"a't .
u-ci To pass lis home every night uu ir
way to the theatre and tits added 'n l,
cnthusiasm for the stage He mad" ITO
ACQUAINTANCE OF the young actor, Dpi-
n led h Is ambitions TO him and lost 10 orpur-
Unity TO ssociate with the members 81 "a
profession.
Finally ne got the opportunity 20 make
hir first appearance OF She stage. aud 10
thu Compan Of No famous al actor a,
Jlnius Brutns Booth He played Rlcb-
mo1d and she wed that hts ambitions were
foInd"i on ability - thai IA" star advised
him - continun his stuf,-. which had
been h.g ~ Under 'hc direction 81 l"uu'I
White. who taught Edwin Forrest
For two years he studied without APPEAR
ing In public. and when %" aC.'l again
IL was Ia the company II Edwin fuT-cs'
From that time ne remained ou ~" sage
and hts progress Ia IN" top Wa st~tv.
For ten wears he acted IN various stock
companies throughout ia" country. ami
first in lst7 can" To this city and a. 'hs
Chatham Theatre played Rictdre M,
~ well ~ a numi"r Of S~haK"-r"dr"ar
characters In his r"TTrtulr" lie p'dy"i
"a second engagement thor" soon all'IN"fh.
and from that tim" hi- rark wa fixed.
For min" year. h. went 20 all the pln-
cipal cities. PLAYING with the stock c'iI-
Jaui-s there ID" ShakesIrar"an r"pcl-
toirr. In Is5S he went To- England. H.
acted firs, al Drury Ian" and ai'ervari
~ the principal English cities. On his
return h. produced for the first time .
version - Faust which lac had mac
himself and PLAYED McphisiOpheSs Ia e
until iS7G
lie retired from III" stage ard settled
in PHILADELPHIA nearly 'Nenty-iiVe yeaI,
ago He taught clocuuion and preparct
Young actors for their professional Wurt
lie came to this city IN March and April
last 20 celebrate tho founding ~ 10" Edwin
Forrest Ludgr Of the Actors order ~
Friendship and to attend q meeting Of the
Shakr-pears Hirt hday society.
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some One Win n I'M.
From ne ind,opapoh, su-.

when / came home yesterday tho maid NEE
me ~ The door.
Mir I~homus>or. she said. some ono
with 70 bill N.- her. Yesterday
glanced iu the Narior aud saw that the
room Wa- FUN ~ u~,ghhor-.
Some one With u blu queried was q
the Law y'rf-
wa the stors
hav. Sinc" heard that some peopl" say
tina, N. dialogue hetve eu the usIdservsut
and myself vas arraus cd beforehand, 80 as
Ia CIV" out IN" IMPRESSION IN III" nelghof-
hood that was = Wit. bat that's a lie