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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-05
Frustrated by Heat.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
OF NEW MILK COMPANY

Carl w. Page, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. b Page, has resigned as superin-
tendent of the Anglo-S ~iss Condensed
Milk factory in this city and accepted
the position of assistant secretary
of the Tri-City Bottled Milk and But
ter company. of Rock Island. This
will necessitate the loss to Dixon of
Mr.. and Mrs. Page, as they will make
their home in Rock Island. They
will be greatly missed by large cir
Gle of friends Dixon Telegraph.
The Tri-City Bottled MILK and But
ter company has leased office quar-
tiers in the Mitchell & Lynde build
ing, taking the rooms ia the base
ment under the Rock Island Savings
bank
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-05
WHAT FOURTH COST
In Injury and Fireworks the Pa
triotic People of Rock
Island
ONLY ONE SERIOUS ACCIDENT
SIS, 900 Spent in Explosives
Crowds at Neighboring
Resorts.
ONLY ONE SERIOUS ACCIDENT

Judging rom the quiet that reigned
in the city yesterday the glorious
Fourth was celebrated in approved
fashion by the people of Rock Island.
The extreme heat drove many citi-
zens out of town and kept those who
remained at home from roaming the
streets. Save for the occasional ex-
plosion of giant firecracker the
sights and sounds of the street re-
mbled Sunday more than the ma
tional birthday. Accordingly. the
list of accidents was unusually small
and the ambulance was not called
upon once during the day.
Early in the morning the j. S took
a large excursion up the river aud the
outgoing trains were moder-
ately well patronized. The Dav-
export road race in the morn
ing attracted rome interest, a
mum Der of Rock Island riders being
entered. Quite mum Der went 10 the
Watch Tower and to Prospect park to
spend the day, and in the afternoon
these places were thronged with PEG.
pie. The Columb club held largely
attended picnic a. Huber's garden and
there were numerous private picnics
and boating parties. The bali game
st Davenport in the afternoon DIRE W
fully 500 Rock Island fans to the other
side
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-05
GIRL is TOO YOUNG:
REFUSED LICENSE 10 WED

Louis Hahn and Minnie Johnson, of
Eliza, ILL.,, were in the city Wednes-
day. accompanied by an older couple,
who were apparently the elder Mr..
and Mrs. Hahn, seeking marriage
license. They were refused one here
because of the girls youth, then they
went TO Davenport, but there also
they were denied the desired permit,
Cleik Cheek being given q tip by
telephone from this side that he
would prob ,bly have a call from the
quartet. The girls parents objected
to her marriage to Hahn because she
is not of aye.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-05
The Obituary Record.

The year old son of MIR. and Mrs.
John Brandt, of South Rock Island,
died of diphtheria at the home last
evening. The funeral, which was
private, was held this morning at IL
o'clock.
The remains of Daniel G. Hotc hkiss.
who died at Horton, Kas., arrived
here yesterday morning in charge of
A. l. Hotchkiss, brother of the de-
ceased. The funeral was held at 10
O'Clock this morning from the
home of the parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. G. Hotchkiss, on Elm
street. Services were conducted by
Rev. w. S. Marquis and interment was
made at ChiPpIannock cemetery.
The pallbearers we're j. w. and Ed
ward CoIken. James Moran and Ed
ward Smith. from Camp 1850. M. w.
a.. to which the deceased formerly
belonged, and Harry Leighton and
Carl Schultz. the latter having. ac-
companied the remains here from the
west.
The funeral of Mrs. William Doyle
was held at 2 p. m. Wednesday from
the residence, 1928 Eighth avenue.
Rev. w. S. Marquis officiating. In
terment was made at Chippianock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-05

So, 900 EXPENDED ON FIREWORKS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-05

Rock Island People Blow Themselves In
Great shape for Explosives.
1t is estimated So. 900 was expended
on fireworks in Rock Island yesterday,
the amount apportioned as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-05

ploded and his right hand was fear
fully lacerated.
Ray Campbsll. messenger for the
Postal Telegraph company. shot him.
self in the right leg with blank
cartridge, infiicting a severe flesh
would.
A skyrocket ignited the awning in
front of the Adams wall paper store
on Twentieth street last night, and
only the quick work of people living
in the flats prevented what might
have been a serious blaze.
The remarkable thing about yester-
days celebration was the absencs OF
fires. Not SO much as a false alarm
occurred. record almost unprece-
dented.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-05
PERSONAL POINTS.

G. G. Taylor was in WATERFOWL to-
day.
Miss Ella Cordes is visiting in
Peoria.
II NJ Schriver spent the Fourth in
Reynolds.
Mrs. NJ. B. Hollowbush is visiting
in Chicago.
c G back, Jr.. spent the Fourth
at Cleveland.
w. w. Browning. of Chicago, is
visiting in this city.
Miss Clementine Holman is visit
ing at the Zlmmer residence.
T. Kilgour is 20 leave ,hortly for n
visit 10 his old home in Scotland.
A bert Swanson and Mic Pohlman
are spending their vacation in Colo
RADIO.
MIR. and Mrs. K. c. Clarke and
children have returned from Spirit
Lake. Iowa.
Mrs. j. NJ. Martin. of Hillsdale, re
turned home to:ay after visit at the
homo of Ira Martin.
Mrs. Mary Stiles and daughter,
Miss Ada Stiles. left for Olney, COL,
yesterday morning.
Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Bentley. of
Tama. Iowa, are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. w. w. Breckinridge
Percy Scott, formerly of this city.
but now located in Galesburg, was
visiting here yesterday.
Mrs. Bernhard McHugh, of Cam
bridge, spent the Fourth with her
mother, Mrs. Daniel Guinty.
Fred Young, the q dispatcher who
was formerly employed here, was up
from Beardstown yesterday.
L Z. Abbott and family of Gin
ton, Iowa. spent the Fourth and to-
day with relatives in the city.
j. f. Egan is spending his summer
vacation at Maysville, Ky. where
Mrs. Egan is passing the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. 3. Al. Ellis left today
for a months visit in New York, dur
ing which time they will see the Buff
falo e. position.
Col. and Mrs. Henry Curtis left at
noon for New Bedford, Mass, where
they will spend the summer with
their daughter, Mrs. Horace Walker
Jones.
Mrs. Elizabeth Ratigan. of New
London, o, is visiting at the home of
C 'mpauied by her granddaughter,
Miss Gertrude CIrr. of Cleveland, o.
Miss Grace Stafford. who was
member OF this year IS Wellesley grad
uating class, arrived home Wednes-
day. Since commencement she has
been visiting the Buffalo expo sition
with party of young lady friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. + Montrose. of
Peoria, and George p. Rim and fam
lily. of Chicago. were Fourth of July
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Nc
Hugh. and composed with relatives
and other friends launch party that
went down the river for Fourth of
July picnic on the Mary Nc.
Hiram Hill and his sister-in-law,
Miss Hazel Ogle, of Evansville, Ind.
who have been visiting in the city as
the guests of Mr.. aud Mrs. ID. III.
Hitchcock, 1925 Seventh avenue. left
today, MIR. Hill for his home and Miss
ngle for Harlan. Iowa, where she
VIII visit.
Master In Chancery + + Parnen-
ter returned from Chicago yesterday,
8 wing so far recovered from the
to which he submitted some
weeks ago as to be able TO travel.
After attending to few matters here
that demand bis attention. he will 60
to Waukesha, Wis. on the advice of
his physician, to remain till autumn.
1t is easier to keep well than get
cured. peWitt's Little Early Risers
taken now and then will always keep
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-05
Fireworks Display.

In the evening there was an nm
usually large display of fireworks by
private parties about the city, in a
mum Der of cases whole neigh borhoods
going in together and making it a
Joint affair. OF course the crowd
went to the tower 10 the number of
several thousand and were rewarded
by witnessing nice display provided
by the Tri-City Railway company and
eXhi bited from Vandruff's island.
After il was over "a cars furnished
rather crowded accommodations for
the crowd back to the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-05
HOTTEST ON RECORD
Fourth of July Weather Such as
Was Never Before Felt in
Rock Island.
TIE THERMOMETER REGISTERS 9o.5
Joseph Hendricks, a Teamster,
is Overcome by the Heat
During the Day.

Yesterday was the hottest Fourth
of July of which there is a record, the
local government station having been
established in 1871. The temperature
reached 99.5.
With only two exceptions it was the
hottest July weather on record, it
having reached 1901 on the Goth,
1891, and 99.S on the oath of the same
year.
We have had, yesterday included,
y consecutive days with the temper
AZURE between 90 aud 100 in the shade
This is likewise a record breaker, the
next longest spell having occurred
last August, when we had 10 consec-
utive days with the temperature
above 80.
Frustrated by Heat.
Joseph Hendricks, teamster,
whose nome is at $40 Eighth street.
was overcome by heat yesterday. 1t
vas at first feared his condition
would become serious. owing to the
fact that he had suffered previous
sunstroke, but today DIR. II. III. Chase,
the attending physician, reports him
getting along nicely.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-05
River RInIets.

The stage of water at the Rock
Island bridge was 8 so at a. m.
and stationary. The temperature at
noon was 81.
The j. S. is laying up here until
Sunday in order to put the finishing
touches on the hurryup repairs she
underwent at LIE Claire.
The Isaac Staples brought down 32
strings of logs.
The F. Weyerhauser came down
with eight strings of logs.
The Saturn brought two strings of
logs aud eight of lumber.
Boats down we're the George s.. j.
s., IL. G Brockman and Pathfinder.
The Winona was in and out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-05

1t is easier to keep well than get
cured. peWitt's Little Early Risers
taken now and then will always keep
your bowels in perfect order. They
never gripe but promote an easy.
gentle action. b. III. Bieber and
Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-05

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve should
be promptly applied to cuts, burns
and scalds. 1t soothes and quickly
heals the injured part. There are
get DeWitt's. b. Il. Bieber and
HRr!z & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-05

According 20 the above estimate
each inhabitant of the city spent 25
cents for fireworks.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-12-26
UTILIZING LEAVES.
Product Too Commonly Allowed to Go
to Waste.

The great winrows of dead leaves
swept together by the winds of fall,
along the highways or on our lawns,
make strong appeal to our Yankee
thriftiness. They are so light and
easily handled, and withal so clean,
that they seduce us into gathering
them while dry and storing them
protected from the weather For use
as bedding for our domestic animals.
to make q warm floor for the poultry
Tor to protect plants and vegetables
from a temperature too severe ior
them, the leaves are excellent, for the
slight investment in time and trouble
will pay. There is another value
claimed for them, which l believe to
be founded more on mere sentiment
than on real knowledge, and that is
that they make good manure. AS alb
sorbers of the urine of animals, when
used as bedding they certainly have a
degree of value of the minor sort; but
believe that little close observa-
ton, enlightened by knowledge, will
soon satisfy any one that the
manurial value of the leaves them
selves is 50. small that it will not pay
for the labor of gathering them, how
ever little that may be. Take the
leaves of our shade trees-the elm,
the ash, the maple; | think it is safe
to say that a CARLOAD of these gather
ed dry, when trodden fine would not
much more than fill bushel-basket.
and that all the plant food they con
tain would be found in no greater
quantity of muck than could be con
velnently taken upon a common dung
fork. Chemical analysis would show
but little difference between the Gle,
ments, in kind and quantity, that enter
into each, for muck itself is but de-
composed vegetable matter, a large
proportion of which is leaf growth.
and wherein the leaves do differ il.
for the most part, in their possessing
more silica, an element in plant
structure which is so generally dis
tributed as to have no market value.
The leaves of the oaks would make
better showing as to bulky substance.
yet my twenty years of experience in
utilizing some go or 20 cords annually.
in protecting my seed cabbage from
excessive cold, still leaves me in won
der at to what has become of the
great mass when l uncover the bed in
the spring and cart it away in such a
few loads.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-12-26

fellers. / got intu er path behind er
store and err niger robbed me Nv all
the money had left. Er policeman
carried me tn to the calabose and took
my watch. He said he would give me
err bed and charge me IS fer it.
reckon when yer get through with me
will be ready for the grave diggers."
you've had tough luck" the Re-
corder told him. Your getting
through the old car shed alive was a
narrow escape of itself.
81 hain't er going back that er way,
Mister Briles," said Reuben, fer
lows tn walk back tn home"
"On account of your tough time In
Atlanta" said the Recorder, Il am
going to dismiss the case against you
and will make that policeman give you
back your watch. The next time you
come to town hire 2 guardian and put
your money in your socks. Atlanta
Constitution.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-12-26

was 44S,572. OF this number 1882
belonged to the professional class,
81, 443 were skilled laborers, 163,5OS
were laborers, while 1894, including
women and children. had no specified
occupation.
The distribution of our immigrants
from religious point of view cannot
be stated with statistical accuracy, be-
cause the census asks no questions rel
alive to the theological beliefs of the
people; but taking the sources from
which immigrants come as a basis
for rough estimate, it is quite safe to
say that our immigrants have been
equally divided between the Catholic
and Protestant faiths. If there is any
preponderance over one-half, it is on
the side of the Protestants
From a political point of view, it is
generally supposed that the majority
of immigrants join the democratic
party, but when we study more close
ly into the matter we find that the re-
verse is true. 1t may be that the con-
centration of one class of immigrants
in particular localities gives the bal
ance of power to the immigrants join
ing any particular party, but if we
look at the general influence of i'm
migration throughout the country the
conclusions as to the political bearing
of immigrants are somewhat confus-
ing. For instance, at the last presi-
Dental election the statistics of the
vote show very clearly that in most of
the states having a large proportion
of foreign born, say from IL per cent.
upward, the republican ticket pre-
vailed. There are few exceptions to
this, as notably Colorado, with 1863
per cent. foreign, and Montana, with
27.6 per cent. foreign.
The state having the largest per
centage of foreign born in 1900 was
North Dakota, that element CONSTITUTE
ing 1854 per cent, the next largest
being Rhode Island, with 31.4 per cent.
The other extreme is found in the
southern states, where the lowest per-
centage is in North Carolina, her for
elgn born constituting but 2 per cent
of her total population. Nearly all
the states in the southern section
come below per cent. The number
of foreigners in some states seems to
be decreasing: in fact, the percentage
in the whole country has decreased
per cent
The migration of immigrants from
states is very interesting subject.
South Carolina, with a very small per
cent. of her whole population foreign
born, lost lis per cent, of it during
the last decade: Nebraska 12.4. Kan
sas IA, Kentucky 1873, Tennessee ia
and Nevada 31.4 per cent. This shows
that the foreign born element is adopt
Ing the ways of the native element
in changing its habitat as industrial
interests demand.-Carroll d. Wright
in Boston Transcript.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-12-26
He SAW ALL THE SIGHTS.
The Man From the Interior Visits
Atlanta With Disastrous Results.


You were drunk last night.
Reuben" said the Recorder to a.
countryman who looked as if he had
been through a cotton gin.
You uns can have it all your own
way. Mister Briles," replied the
prisoner. Il drapped into town tn see
the sights, and I've seed 'em. Jest
when | landed in Atlanta slipped
down in the mud in the car shed and
wrinched my leg. Ez l stepped out
lntu the street hundred niggers
with whups ketched me and yanked
me about tn git me tn go tn a hash
house. | took in Decatuy street. an
every Teller / meets was my friend 7
didn't know 'em all, but reckon I
muster met 'em somewhars err nuther
A barber man ketched me ana
dragged me intu his shop and he cut
my hair. shaved my whiskers OH,
washed my head with soap suds and
dyed my mustache till it looked as
black ez er billing kittle. He charged
me ~ for the job. Err niger boy
grabbed holt NV me on the street and
blackened up one shoe and let tother
one stay led and muddy because
wouldn't pay him er quarter. Then
er Teller got me intu er dram shop. and
after the fuss drink l felt like didn't
care what the price NV corn wus. and
| sit up the drinks tn erbout forty
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-12-26
UNlUCkY THIRTEEN.
The. Superstition Has Existence Even
in Royal Circles,

A curious incident occurred in con-
nection with the royal journey from
Balmoral to the south. The duke of
Athol travelled from Dunkeld TO
Perth with the intention of awaiting
the arrival of the royal train. In con-
sequence of delay on the Highland
railway the train by which his grace
travelled was detained, and the duke
did not reach Perth until a few
minutes after the royal party.
Their majesties had by this time
sat down to dinner in the Station
hotel. and the Marquis of Breadal-
banes had been asked to dine. As
soon as the Marquis was made aware
of the Dukes arrival he informed his
majesty, and suggested that his grace
should also join them. Some of the
ladies, however, pointed out the fact
that the duke would make the party
one of thirteen. The MARQUIS Of
Breadalbane promptly offered to sacri-
flee himself, and with his maiestv's
permission retired, the duke of AtboJ
taking his piace.-London Express.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-12-26
PRETTY PICKLE OF ANEW YORK
ACTRESS.
TRIES A NEW TONIC
And Now Wears a Wiq-Hysterics
Follow Faint and Suit for Heavy
Damages Naturally Comes Next on
the Program-Fair Locks to Be
Used as Evidence.

once beautiful hair.'' sadly murmured
an exceedingly comedy young woman
as she swept through the green baize
door in lawyers Office in the Pulitzer
building day or two ago.
| This is not a hairdressing estab-
lishment," volunteered a callow you'll
learning the intricacies of the law,
as the young woman removed her
sables. Then she lifted her heavy veil.
removed her hat and astonished all
the Office force. Her hair, right side.
left side and coiled in a Psyche knot.
was a rich olive green.
The fair visitor was at once recog-
nized as Gertrude Mansfield, who, with
Caryl Wilbur, forms a sketch team at
the vaudeville houses at the modest
salary of $3.50 week. Their sketch
is called A Bird and Bottle, and as
| the pretty young woman narrated her
| tale of woe to William Grossman. of
Vorhaus, she tearfully remarked that
hers was truly case where the bird
was caught by bottle.
Mr.. Grossman asked one of his
young women stenographers for pair
of scissors and shipped off several
samples of the vivid-green locks for
use as exhibits in suit Miss Mans
field instructed him to bring. She
seeks to recover $4,000 damages from
the alleged manufacturer of a hair
tonic, the application of which, Miss
Mansfield declares, is responsible for
the present emerald hue of her hair,
which originally was chestnut brown.
Miss Mansfield says that week or
So ago she was bordering over the
problem of cleansing her hair, when a
woman friend commended to her the
use of hair tonic.
Where did you get it?" asked Miss
Mansfield.
''Oh. any old place. answered her
friend, but | happen to have two
bottles on hand and shall be glad to
present them to you
Miss Mansfield accepted the gift, and
a night or two thereafter followed the
directions to rub the mixture well into
her scalp There was no visible
change in the color or texture of her
hair until she arose of a morning. She
pulled up the shades of her boulder
windows and with pardonable feminine
vanity locked at herself in the mirror.
There was gasp, scream and a
fall. Friends rushed into the room
only to see Miss Mansfield in a dead
faint. Then they alternately screamed
and laughed, for the cause of Miss
Mansfield's plight was easily discern
ible-her hair was a bright olive
green, save for a patch on the top of
her head. When she recovered con-
seriousness she took a second look in
the mirror and then went into
Mysteries. Being of practical
turn of mind. at the
earliest opportunity she journeyed
downtown and instructed Mr.. Gross
man to bring a suit in her behalf.
The necessary legal papers were
completed and placed in the hands of
process-server.
Miss Mansfield has been filling an
engagement at an uptown theater dur
ing the week, and she says she has
been compelled to wear a wig for the
first time in her stage career.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-12-26
His Way of Puttinu II.

1T is true" said the person of high
ideals, that you have attained pros
perity by your writings. But you
have produced nothing that will live"
Wen, answered the comfortable
literateur, when it comes to a cues.
tion Of which shall live, myself or nv
writings. l didn't hesitate to sacrifice
my writings. "-Washington Star.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-12-26
Stabbed His Rival.

.Bridgeton. n. j., Dec. 21.-Stirred
by jealousy because Edward Moore
was talking to girl named Lewis.
Sherman Pierce stabbed him in the
neck, infiicting a probably fatal
wound. Pierce was arrested. All
the parties are negroes.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-12-26

Our annual shipments Of horses to
Great Britain have a cash value Of
over 100000. not counting recent
sales to the war once for use in the
south African campaign.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-12-26
Smart Boy.

Il wonder what brought the fire
engines out today"
Guess it was the horses. dad"
Plain Dealer.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-12-26
4 lonq List.

Parke-"Have you decided what to
give your wife for Christmas"
Lane-"Not yet. There are so
many things can't AFFORD. "-Judge
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-12-26
FACTS ABOUT IMMIGRANTS.

interesting Ones Revealed by the
Census Report.
During the year ending June 80,
1900, the total number of immigrants
New York. Dec. 21.-''My hair. nv