davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times., 1901-12-22

one OF the various bird calls. thus rep
resenuag his totem. All OF these cries
are answered by some brother member
ol the clan.
Groups cf the bird masks squat On the
floor. hopping like birds as corn and other
grain are thrown them by women and
children. thus exempt flying the rule OF
Indian hospitality and gratitude that the
feeding or featheTed creatures Is pre-
pitious and religious act The animal
masks are given meat which is saved for
the soup at the feast
When a violent illness attacks an iro-
quois. who is a member Of this society a
mask is hung up al his bedside and the
medicine man asks II to take in the poison
ana absorb lie disease. after whicn cere-
mony the mask is scraped and cleansed,
and frequently buried 10 let out the sick
ness.
IL T. SAID that the mask medirine man
can handle live Goals with impunity-
While these are glowing in his hands he
hlcws ihern ., ashes. which he ruhs on
the pain uht' OF the patient II the
owner Of a mask behaves badlr during the
administrator Of his duties he IS pun
ished and the mask taken away from him.
Not only this. bur the mask also has 10 be
punished: so II Is wrapped in a bag ana
hung away in a dark place until il has
"thrown out the lad conditions Of its
owner.
MANY more masks there are, or were,
amone the Indians. endowed by them with
mystic properties. and as the visitor 10
The splendid collection at the National
Museum contemplates these rude ana ma
eous renresentatiora be may lose sight oil
their crudeness in the strange history ana
beliefs surrounding them.
The Washington times., 1901-12-22
MITCHELL GLAD he FAILED.
Fenrcd Long Sentence. But Got Only
Two Months.

william Mitchell Is now glad that his
efforts TO cut short his earthly career by
means of hanging proved failure.
Mitchell. a negro about thirty years OF
acc. was arrested Friday night for an al
legged assault on a negro girl, Ida Ford,
twenty years OF age.
When takei to the First precinct police
citation Mitchell appeared greatly dis
turbed He said iiule, however and was
finally left alone in a ii.
About 10 O'Clock Fred Perkins. another
negro prisoner. heard moans IN Mitchell
cell. and called for help.
Policeman Snyder responded TO find
Mitchell swinging from the cross bars Of
Inc door OF his cell He quickly cut him
down. How long the negro had been sus-
pended is not known, but when he was
let eeWn to the floor he was apparently
almost dead The efforts OF couple OF
doctors. however. soon revived him.
Mitchell had made Moose OF his sus-
penders aud went about his purrose IN a
quiet business-Iike way. After he was
brought TO. he explained the reason Tor
his acc. He was afraid that more Sc
rious charge than simuie assam; would
be nut against him. and preferred death
10 a ihirty-year term il the penitentary.
which. be caid, he was sure he would get.
In The Police Court yesterday ne was
fined 500 for assault, and went TO the
warehouse for two months
The Washington times., 1901-12-22
OF SCHOOL STREET
Bill to Relieve Existing Conditions
offered by MIR. Pcarrc.

The question Of providing suitable
approach to School Stree from Renesaw
Avenue has agitated the citizens OF that
locality for several years. The public
school is situated on School Street. which
is open only for short distance south
ward from Grant Street. At the line of
the lot on which the schoolhOuEe stands
School Street ends against private prop
erty. The arrangement OF the thorough
fares In the locality is such that long
detour is necessary for the children TO
so to school. unless they go across lots
over private holdings.
Recently Representative George A.
Pearre OF Maryland has interested him
self in the matter, and a few day ago
requested the District Commissioners TO
draft bill providing for the opening Of
School Street IN a form to suit the re-
quirements for the opening OF highways.
and 20 report 10 him the chief facts rela-
tive TO the situation.
The bill has now been drawn BY the
Engineer Department and has been at
The Washington times., 1901-12-22
WOODEN MASKS
OF THE INDIANS
Important Features Of Their New
Year Festivities
HELD IN GREAT vENERATIoN
one of Ancient Origin RecentIy Pre-
scented BY the Red Men OF Canada
to tile Duke ard Duchess of Corn
NaIi-Thc Thank Dance.

Among the remarkable gifts offered to
the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and
York during their recent tour in Canada,
was one OF peculiar interest from the
Indians OF that country. This was mask
or go gon-su, which had been held as
r venerable heritage from centuries OF
ancestors.
The mask is described az a hollow
wooden head. man image. carved in the
Indian style, and decorated with ermine
tails and a little Of feather and fur OF
each bird and animal in the northern
region Of Canada
TIE story of its age and the reverence
felt for it for generations gave r. it is
said. especial Importance IN the eyes OF
the royal pair, who Appreciated the gao
rifice Of the Indians in THIS parting with
a relic OF ;heir ancient mysteries. IL
was suggested at the tine tsat. follow
ing the exannle OF royalty, IL might pos
sibly become fad TO collect such OF
these masks as might be obtained
Some choice specimens OF North Amerl-
ean Indian MASKS may be seen al the Ma
tional Museum. or these. II may be said
that the Iroquois mask figures in one %
the mystic rituals at the New Year feast
which. beginning on the irst moon OF
February, continues ten days. One Of
these days belongs 10 the mask. or false
face society, which at this time is gov
crned by one OF the aged ho-non- -di- out o.
priestesses
GoiaS From House TO HOUSE.
In the early morning OF the first day
OF the new year these masks 20 from
door to door begging donations for their
feast. They are never dismissed empty
handed. FOR 10 refuse them would mean
bad luck
On their feast days the procession en-
ters the long house preceded By the
leader, who carries a small mask about
two inches lnng, suspended from the tip
Of the crosspiece OF a stripped pine pole
~ feet long. This masi is OF Importance.
rs II denotes maternity. and mas prece-
dencc in the ceremonial
II Is supposed to be OF stone. but Of
tener wood Is the material used . is
the guardian OF birth. and is frequently
found in burial mounds. where il had
been placed TO protect the dead infant
from evil spirits on the irail to the next
world. The mother wears it susnendcd
from her neck after childbirth as a sign
OF gratitude 10 the Great Spirit for The
gift OF life.
The bird AMI animal masks figure in the
dance OF thankfulness 10 the Great Spirit
fer the gifts OF game. During this thanl.
dance the hcaa masl1man touches with
bis stan each individual in the room. this
being the Torn OF invitation used. II any
individual refuses, he IS ceught by the
arm and pulled TO the Goor.
Representing Their Tofcm.
These false faces are privileged for
the entire day OF the dance. As each one
enters the long house he roar, like
bear, or howls like a wolf, or whistles
The Washington times., 1901-12-22
NEW DEPUTY MARsHALs.
Mr.. palmer VIII Announce the APP
pointmen1 of Ten Tomorrow.

Ten deputies aill be appointed tomor-
row by United States Marshal Aulick
Palmer for the Distrie, OF Columbia. who
viii act in the capacities Of oonstabies
fer the new justices OF the peace
The new code under the provisions Of
which the Justices are appointed aboiishcs
The office of constable and provides thai
all processes issued by Justices Of the
peace shall bc served by deputy United
States marshals.
Mr. Palmer has been delused with ap-
piications for the ten positions OF depu-
lies TO tine iusticeg and has made his Sc
lcctiols with great care
The Washington times., 1901-12-22

tested as in dae form by the Attorney for
the District To this Is added a report
by Mr. w P. Richards, Assistant En-
gineer OF the Surface Division. stating the
facts relative to the inaccessibility OF the
schoolhouse. and adding that the estimat-
ed cost of the land for the opening OF the
street as suggested would be $17, ,i13. He
states that the land to be acquired is
l2.tIj feet. and there is a double frame
building in the line OF the projected i'm
Drovament
The Washington times., 1901-12-22
BUYING UP eUsHERs.
English Syndicate Takes Options on
Ten Beaumont Wells.

BEAUMONT. Tex. Dec. 21.-The repre-
sentative of an English syndicate. who re-
fuses to give out the name OF his prin-
cipals, has taken options on ten com
pleted "gnshers in this oil field. and the
transaction is 20 be closed by January l.
II Is beiisTed here thar he Is represent
ing the Roche stuart people OF London.
wio are negotiating with the Hogz-
swayEe syndicate for a portion of is
holdings.
The price fixed on the gusheTs Is not
published, but 4 gusher was scld this
week fcr 81. goo.
The Washington times., 1901-12-22

The United states architecture exhibit
which was shown Al Paris lest year has
been recently presented to the Architect
ural League of America. II is arranged
in cne OF the rooms OF the Octagon House
in Washington II contains photographs
OF some OF the finest buildings erected IN
Amcricl during the last flfteen yeaIs.
The Washington times., 1901-12-22
Funeral of Detective Reed.

The funeral of Richard H. W. Reed.
the private detective who died suddenly
Friday night at his home, 2li6 + street
northwest. will take place this afternoon
at . O'Clock from his late residence, and
the iuternent will be at Rock Greek
Cemetery
The Washington times., 1901-12-22
FuncroI OF snmuei q. Young.

The funeral OF samuel C. Young, who
committed suicide in Baltimore recently
was held yesterday afternoon at the resi-
dence OF his brotheri in-law, 20l3 Q
Street northwest.
The Washington times., 1901-12-22

can use The paintings after all. The %
that rooms papercd and fixed up in ne
my wife and think it would be 5-7F
to have The walls covered up a7y-
thing.
The Washington times., 1901-12-22

Max weyl Is working Oh a number Of
autumn pictures" In the delineation Of
autumn woods and landscapes Mr.. Weyl
in the opinion OF many. strikes his high
esI motto.
The Washington times., 1901-12-22

admit that it gives promise OF growth in
all these qualities.
The pictures are appropriately and
tastefuliy framed. and hung to the best
?dyantage
The Washington times., 1901-12-22

Mrs. Edi.h Gohegan has taken studio
in the coreorsn Building for the coming
season. Mrs. Gohegan Is well known to
the artistic circles o. Washington through
her charming work in water colors in
the exhibitions of the 'Corcoran school.
She brings with her from Greenwich,
Conn, where she spent her vacation.
number Of admirable sketches.
The Washington times., 1901-12-22

The Corcoran sJhodr OF Art will be
closed from the 23d' Of December until
after the Christmas holidays.
The Washington times., 1901-12-22

These false faces are privileged for
the entire day Of the dance. As each one
enters the long house he roar; like n
bear, or howls like wolf, or whistles
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-25
missionaries Speak.

The features OF yesterdays meeting
of the Woman's Board of the North
west at Davenport were addresses by
Mrs. Z l.. Mattox, of China; Mrs. w.
l. Swallen, of Korea, and DR.. Marcus
A Brownson, of Philadelphia. The
delegates fr I'm Rock Island are: Mrs.
G.. W Halves, Mrs. A II. Freeman.
Fanny + C;eland, Mrs. II. c. Con-
nelly. Mrs Towner, Marie A. Rossit-
er. Mrs. S. ID Cleland. Miss A. w.
Avery. Mrs. Z. l. Golf and Mrs. j.
De Silva
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-25
PERSONAL POINTS.

Henry Carse is in Springfield.
Hon. Ben 7. Gable has arrived from
the east.
Miss Ruth Hemenway is visiting in
Hampton.
Charles Schafer, of Port Byron, was
in the city today.
William Dawson, of Warner City.
was in town today.
Mrs. w. S. Fulmer and family visit
ed in Peoria today. Es
Mrs. G. H. McKown is in Chicago
visiting with her sister, Mrs. A. II,
Mcneil.
Mrs. d. G. FrysiDger and daughter,
Mrs. Katie Clough, have gone for an
extended visit in Sterling.
William Murrin has returned to
Rock Island from Kansas City, where
he has been for some time past.
Hon. L. w. Hurst has returned
from Chicago. Mrs. Hurst and Miss
Keator remaining for the grand opera
season.
Mrs Bills, of Missouri Valley. Iowa
one of the delegates to the Presby
lSA III -
the guest of Maj. and Mrs. H. c. Con
nelly.
Mrs. j. A. Miller. Of Sioux City,
Iowa. arrived last night to visit her
mother, Mrs. Louis Schmidt, of Sew
enteenth street, who has been serious
ly i'll, but is now much improved.
Mrs. Ira w. Allen, Jr., formerly OF
this city, but now of Chicago. who
is delegate to the Presbyterian con-
vention at Davenport, is a guest al
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Orrin
Leonard, in South Rock Island.
Samuel Pells, 1. NJ. Loebenstein, II
NJ. Beardsley and I'll r. Kellarstrsss
left today for Boulder, Col. where
the three former assume charge of q
brewery they have purchased in that
city. M. Kellerstrass will be engi.
neer at the plant.
G. NJ. Stonebraker is in Chicago at
tending the meeting commemorating
the Tooth anniversary of the institu-
ton of the northern jurisdiction of
the Scottish Rite degree of the Ma
sonic order. A banquet will be given
at the Auditorium tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-25
CLUB PROPERTY
HAS BEEN BOUGHT
Thirty Members of Organization
Acquire Building on Six
teenth Street.
TO PAY $4,000 TO MRS. KINYoN
Improvements to be Made on
House During the
Summer.

Thirty members of the Rock Island
Club have purchased from Mrs. Maria
Kinyon, of Ann Arbor, Mich, the
club house and property at the corner
of Sixteenth street and Third avenue,
for $12.O
The committee of club members
having the project in hand a month
ago secured a 60-day option on the
property. The terms of the owners
proposition have been complied
wit b and the money will be paid over
and the transfer made as soon as a
meeting of the subscribers is held.
improvements Planned.
These formalities Will be disposed
of as early as possible, in order that
improvements contemplated on the
property can be completed during the
coming summer.
The property has frontage of 100
feet on Sixteenth street ard is $50 feet
deep. 1t is planned to build addi-
tions to the house, provide an audi
torium ball, bowling alley, etc, in
fact transform it into an ideal club
house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-25
TWO EVENING WEDDINGS.
John ii. German aud Miss Mabel <. Fowler
IInIt.h-- 20 aht-Hnrnrn

John ii. German aud Miss Mabel <. Fowler
observation-disclosures.
John II German, of Davenport, and
Miss Mabel E. Fowler. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Fowler, of this
city, were married at o'clock last
evening at the rectory of St. An
thongs church, Davenport. Rev.
Father D. j. Flanuery officiating.
The couple were attended by Miss
Clara Fowler and George German,
sister and brother of the bride and
groom After the ceremony there
was supper and reception at the
home of the BRIDES parents on Second
avenue. MIR. and Mrs. German will
reside in the Andressen flat building
on Third street, in Davenport, of
which city the groom is leading and
popular young business man, being
Junior member Of the printing firm of
German & Sons. The bride is ore of
Rock Islands handsome daughters,
and has host of admiriDg friends
whose best wishes will attend her in
her new life.
The wedding aroused . great deal
of interest among Mr.. Germans
friends in Davenport, and a few enter
prising spirits, with an eye to the fit
ness of Things, organized an expedi-
ton, which, furnished with transpar-
encie5 and other paraphernalia,
CROSSED the river on the ferry and SER
enaded the Fowler residence.
a simple but pretty wedding oc-
curret last evening at ST.. Joseph's
church, which united the lives of
john Alvin Cahail and Harriet a.
Curnyn. The couple were attended
by the BRIDES brother and sister,
Frank and Lucy. The bride wore
gown of white batiste aud carried
lilies of the valley, while her sister
wore pink and carried white carna-
tions. After the ceremony and con-
gratulations the happy couple were
driven to their home, where q very
Gne supper was psrtaken of by rela-
tives of the family and a few intimate
friends Mrs. CahaiI is a Rock Island
ltdy who has won many friends by
her amiable and pleasant manners,
who will wish her most happy flu
ture. For the past four years she has
been employed as stenographer in the
Davenport city attorneys office. Mr..
Cahail has been making his home in
Davenport and has many friends in
both cities, who congratulate him on
his choice of a life companion. The
couple will reside at AL Eleventh
street, this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-25
A Raging. Roaring Flood

Washed down a telegraph line
which Charles c. Ellis, of Lisbon,
Iowa, had to repair. STANDING waist
deep in icy water" he writes, gave
me terrible cold and cough. 1t grew
worse daily. Finally the best doctors
in Oakland, Neb., Sioux City and
Omaha, said had taken consumption
and could not live. Then l began
using DR.. Kings New Discovery and
was wholly cured by two bottles" Pos
itively guaranteed for coughs, colds
and all throat and lung trout les by
Hartz & Ullemeyer. Price SO cents and
81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-25
Too Many Doctors.

Two veterinarians of this city came
near getting into trouble yesterday as
q result of number of telepbo one
calls made in an effort to locate a
member of the profession after a run
away accident yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-25
buildings to BE Sold.

Reidy Bros. are receiving bids on
the buildings located at Nos. 3031,
3035, 3039. 3041, S045 and 3049 Fifth
avenue. Rock Island.
For further particulars call on or
write REIDY Bros,
Real Estate Agents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-25

This afternoon was spent in a final
ins pection of the exhibits, some of the
visitors leaving for their homes. This
evening the drawing teachers and the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-25
River RIpIets.

The stage of water at the Rock
Island bridge was $40 and stationary
at a. m. The temperature at noon
was Go.
The Winona made her daily visit to
the local port.
Boats up were the Ravenna, IL. G.
Brockman and F. Weyerhauser.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-25

Last winter l was confined 10 my
bed with very bad cold on the
lungs. Nothing gave me relief. FL
nally my wife bought a bottle of One
Minute Cough Cure that effected a
speedy cure. 1 cannot speak too
highly of that excellent remedy" T.
X. Houseman, Manatawney, Pa. b.
II. Bieber and Hartz s. Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-25
Ills Easy to Feel Good

Countless thousands have found q
blessing to the body in DIR. Kings
New Lie Pills, which positively cure
constipation, sick headache, dizziness.
jsundice. malaria, fever and ague and
all liver and stomach troubles. Purely
vegetable; never grippe or weaken.
Only % cents at Hartz & Ullemeyer's
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-25
Cash Alone
IS King

1t has been the experience Of our store that low
prices make lively buying. We advertise what
we have and we have just what we advertise.
Business confidence is business prosperity, and
buyers find first of all fair treatment this store
You'll make no mistake in following the crowd
that trades at SHIELDS CASH GROCERY
Read below:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-25

Those famous little pills, De Witt S
Little Early Risers, will remove
all impurities from your system.
C eanse your bowels, make them reg
ular. b. II. Bieber and Hartz s. Ulle-
meye:.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-25

Northern Illinois Teachers' associa'
ton will hold joint meeting at the
CONGREGATIONAL church in Moline. A
very interesting program has ceen
arranged, including q lecture on
William Morris and His Work" by
Prof. Zueblin, of Chicago university.
At it's conclusion the Western Draw
ing Teachers association will ADJOURN
for a year.
Lecture and Reception.
An hours program was given at
the Y. NJ. G. A. auditorium last even
ing. Mrs. George Dunn, of Moline,
delighted those present with an ex-
quisite apart vocal mum Der, and John
Duncan, head of the art department
of the Chicago Art institute, gave an
address. Mr.. Duncan treated srt
from the standpoint Of its intellectual
effect. He held that American art is
far too formal and conventional,
technical skill being sought rather
than life and expression. The remedy
he advocated was the broadening of
the field of art through wider habit
of observation on the part of the ar
fists.
The reception for the delegates and
and tri-city teachers at the Rock Is
and Club following the lecture was at
tended by about 400 people, including
mem bers of the club and their ladies
The visitors were received by Presi-
dent L. j. Medill. Supt. of Schools
H.. B. Hayden, j. F. Darby, princi-
pal of the high school, and L. F. La
Velle, of the club committee. A
door attendant pinned a carnation
on each one entering The reception
hours were from $50 to 1920, during
which time the guests were entertain
ed with music by Bleuer's orchestra.
Refreshments were served in the dim
ing room.
Abe Rosenfield contributed immense
ly to the amusement the guests, sing
ing s'Coon, Coon, Coon and appear
ing in ,. portion of burlesque sketch
from the opera ''Miksdo," assisted by
j. M. Colligan.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-02
Personally Conducted Tours via
Pennsylvania Railroad.
Season of 1901

The Pennsylvania Railroad company
announces The Following Personally
Conducted Tours for The season of 1901 :
1902:
Mexir" and California. "A forty five
day tour will leave New York. PhilH-
delphiu. Harrisburg and i'ittsbur.. Feb
,unrv II. The party will travel over
tn, entire route BY tn" "McxicC and
California Special" the finest train that
crosses the continent.
Florida Tin e. tours To Jacksonville
viii leave New York and Philadelphia,
February 4 and Is. ard M.rcn I. Ih'
first two o' these admits Of Il sioiu'.'n
of two weeks in the "FIoWcry state -
Tickets for the third tour, will be- good
to r,l,!rn ny regular trains until May
81, 100.
Tickets for the above tours will be
SOLD from principal points on the Penn
sy.rHnia railroad For detailed itinor-
aries. giving rates ana full information.
address Thomas T.. Watt. Pas Ssen.cr
Agent Western District. fittsburg: q.
tO,lrluendr,. ir.. Passenger Agent i'al-
tiMInro District Baltimore. q. Studs.
Passenger Agent Southeastern District,
Washington: or George w. Boyd. AS
setunt General Passenger Agent. rhila-
,lelnhiu. II"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-02
THE CONCLUDING SERVICE.
Held in the Church of Good Shepherd
Yesterday.

Tn" final services in connection with
til" thirty-third anniversary OF til"
Church ut the Good shepherd were
held Yesterday at 1920 II. m. RI Rev.
Leighton Coleman, -. n. bishop of
Delaware, preached the SERMON from
the text, Lord what viii Thou have
me to do.'--Acts 9-6. Bishop Coleman
also addressed the sabbath school and
th" bible class uf the Young Mems
club IN the afternoon.
The evening sermon was by The rec
tor. Fey Francis \ t,atcman. Th"
test. "Aris" and so into the city und
it shall br told what thou must do. :"
taken from the same verse as The
morning text.
The members of St katharincS
Guild held a reception in the guild
rooms Saturday evening from \ to -
o'clock. which was largely attended
not only by the members of the parish
hut their friends. The church of the
Good shepherd VAS The first church or
aaniHed in Green Ridge and for years
Was III" only on" possessing 4 h"us" of
worship hrHc.