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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-07
May Irwin Coming.

Miss May Irwin, the american
laugh genius" as she has been aptly
termed, will be the delightful atfrac-
ton at the Burtis next Friday. She
will be seen in her great comedy sue
cess, with which she fascinated New
York this year, "Madge Smith, Attor-
ney," as she calls il, but the name
doesn't count. We know her as May
Irwin. song singer extraordinary and
Joke cracker plenipotentiary to the
people of this age of the world, and
when she keeps open house at the
Burtis, why, we will have to call
that's all, and wonder how so much
laughter could have possibly been
concealed in our limited makeup.
When May Irwin sings it is time for
dull care to shut up shop and for
thought to 60 on furlough. "Madge
Smith" is worth seeing and hearipg-
not because it is "Madge Smith" but
because it is May Irwin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-07
On the Dead

The meanest swindle yet has come
to light. A smooth individual who
claims to have an Office in Waterloo,
Iowa, is making his living by bunoo-
ing the bereaved relatives of recently
deceased persons. His modus oper-
sndi is something like this: He
watches the exchanges. and when he
sees the announcement of any grown
persons death he Immediately sends
a book to the dead person by express
with c. D. d. for s1.50 to the near
est relative of the deceased, and he or
she usually calls at the express office
and pays the $3.50, thinking probably
it is something the deceased has al
ready ordered. On opening the pack
age it is found to contain a little book
worth 10 to Is cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-07
FARM WORK PROGRESSES.
Crop Outlook a. Reported ia the Weekly
State Bunetin.

Crop Outlook a. Reported ia the Weekly
State Bunetin.
The Illinois weekly crop bulletin
says of the week ending May 6:
Dry and unreasonable warm
weather prevailed throughout the
state during most of the week. Light
to moderately heavy rains fell Thurs
day. however. in the extreme north
ern part of the state. Ia parts of the
central district these showers
were heavy. Conditions have been
favorable for farming operations and
all seasonable farm work has been
pushed rapidly. The warm weather
mas forced the growth of vegetation
quite rapidly, though less rapidly
than it would have done
under favorable conditions of
moisture. The showers at the end Of
the week have, however. vastly i'm
proved the situation. Oats are now
practically all sown and most of them
are up. Unfavorable conditions for
seeding reduced the acreage in some
localities. while the late dry weather
has prevented a vigorous growth of
the CIOp WHICH was oOWu. IN SOme
localities. however. the crop is in fine
condition. Wheat and rye generally
look well, but in q few localities the
dry weather has begun to show bad eff
fects. A few reporters speak of dam
age by fly and chinch bug. Prepar-
ing corn ground and corn planting
have been pushed rapidly. In some
localities tue ground does not pillow
we'll on account of its dry condition
Great progress has been made. how
ever, and in some localities from
one-third to one-hslf of the crop
is already in the ground Corn is al
ready up in few places. The dry
weather has caused a rather slow
growth Of meadows and pastures. and
in some localities it is feared consid-
cradle damage has been done. 10
general, however, the condition OF
grasses seems to be fair. Gardens
generally appear to be doing well
though the growth is rather slow
Early potatoes are beginning to come
up in many localities over all the
state. Fruit prospects continue very
fiue and trees are generally loaded with
blooms. In few localities. however
the apple prospects are not good L.
is feared. also. that straw berries have
been injured by dry weather.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-07
TALE OF TWO WHEELS
Stolen From Davenport and Sold
at Local Second Hand
Establishment.
ARE RECOVERED BY THE OWNER
And Purchaser Gets His Money
Back-Day's Police
Doings.

Two wheels were hired yesterday
from A. N. Rust, Davenport dealer,
by young men giving their names as
II. Brands and F. Border. During
the afternoon they showed up at
j. p. Willianson's second hand store
in this city and represented them
selves to be travelling and in need of
funds. They offered their wheels for
SO. Williamson telephoned to the
police station and asked If wheels
answering the description of the ones
offered had been stolen in this
vicinity, and receiving a negative
reply he purchased them.
The fellows lost no time in getting
away. During the evening the police
received inquiry from Davenport in
regard to the machines. and it was
soon discovered that Williamson had
the ones wanted. Rust this morning
CONSIDERABLY made good to Willism-
SON for his outlay and took the wheels
home.
Gang Disturbed
Two men giving their names as
Sam johnson and Sam Smith were ar
rested with a woman named Mary An
derson early this morning by Officer
Pearson. They were members of a
gang that was holding a high carnival
in the woods on the Elm street bluff.
The men were fined 50 each for disor-
derby conduct by Magistrate johnson,
and the woman gave security for an
appearance later.
Patsy Corcorsn Arrested
Patsy Corcoran. wanted for having
a hand in the fight at the Hub
saloon Sunday night, in which Henry
Summers, the Moline barber, was
somewhat disfigured, was arrested by
the Davenport police last night and
brought to this city He gave secur-
ity for an appearance.
Drives on sidewalk and IL Fined.
c. +. Reep. who drives q team for
the Port Byron Lime company was
ARE sted this morning on a warrant
s worn out by WI. Harold for driving
across the sidewalk at the~> latter's
h lme on rwenty-third street iJustice
Schroeder imposed fine of 81 and
costs. which was paid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-07
CONCERT BY EMIL LlEBLING.
Famous Pianist to BE at Congregational
Church In Moline.

Famous Pianist to BE at Congregational
Church In Moline.
The Beethoven club, OF Moline, has
a treat in store for the music lovers
OF the tri-cities for the evening OF
May IA. when Emil Liebling is to
give a piano recital at the First Con-
gregatio 1al church in that city. Mr..
Liebling will play the great Mosz-
kowski concerto, in which he has
achieved such tremendous success.
Mrs. Alice Dutton-Atwill will play
the orchestra part on a second piano.
The admission has been fixed at 80
cents aud doubtless the entertainment
will attract a large audience, for it is
rarely the services of an artist OF MIR.
Liebling's ability are available out
side the large cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-07

Bloomington Ill, May 6.-Bloom-
ington took the third successive game
from Cedar Rapids today, in the best
game of the series, which was won by
heavy. timely hitting and daring base
running. Score:
Bloomington. 2 z o o o o Ill
Cedar Rapids y o o l l O. 6
Observation-Disclosures, Belt and
McCafferty; Cedar Rapids, Weaver
aRd Brennan; hits-Bloomington II,
Cedar Rapids IL; errors-Blooming-
ton !, Cedar Rapids 3.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-07
TRI-cITY MINISTERS
HOLD MONTHLY MEET.

Til Tri-City Ministerial association
met yesterday afternoon at the Y. M.
G. A. in this city. An admirable pa
per was read by Rev. William Tor
rance. of the Central Presby teriau
church of Rock Island. on IAN Anal
ysis of the Religious Feeling :"
AT the business session Rev. d l.
McNary was elected member of the
executive committee in place of Rev.
w II. johnson, late of the Memorial
church. Another meeting to take the
form of an outing on the river has
been planned for next month.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-07
rhe Musical Even, of the Season.

Elijah, Mendelssohn's masterpiece,
will be rendered by the Handel Ora
torio society. of Augustana college.
Thursday, May 10. at the First M. E.
church, Rock Island.
The chorus will be assisted by the
following soloists: Soprano, Mrs. g.
A. Hanson, Davenport; tenor, w. E.
Moody. Davenport; baritone. Gustav
Bolmquist, Chicago. Full orchestra.
Admission so cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-07
OUT-OF-ToWN COUPLES
HAVE NUPTIAL KNOT TIED

Fred j. Lake and Miss lilo c. Fales
were married yesterday by Rev.
George II. Kaltenbach at the rectory
of Trinity Episcopal church. The
couple live in Clinton.
Justice Schriver married his first
couple yesterday afternoon at his of
fee. Will ID. Bennett, of Fairfield.
Ia., and Miss Rhoda j. Vaughou, OF
Dallas City, Ill were the contracting
parties.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-07
Licensed to Wed.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers seart

DeWitt's Little Early Risers search
the remotest parts of the bowels and
remove the impurities speedily with
no discomfort. They are famous for
their efficacy. Easy to take, never
grippe. B. II. Bieber and Hartz &
Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-07
ROCK ISLAND MEETS
TERRE HAUTE Fam TO-DAY

GAMES TODAY.
Rock Island at rerre Haute.
Rockford at Evansville.
Davenport at Bloomington.
Cedar Rapids at Decatur.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-07

Terrible plaques, those itching, pes
tering diseases of the skin. Put an
end to misery. Doan's Ointment
cures. At any drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-07

Appeals to the reason of thinking
people. The world is weary of sub
stitution therefore zee that you get
Rocky Mountain Tea made by the
Madison Medicine company. 35 cents.
H Thomas pharmacy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-07

Capt. Smith. of the Davenport nine,
made another draft on his Albany. n.
Y. reserve list. and Marty Gallagher
will report for duty with the locals at
Bloomington today. He played third
base with the Albsnys with Smith
last year, aud is q good one. He will
be put on second, with Mil at short.
and Thurston will probably be
dropped.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-07
TO WED DECORATION DAY.
LIMITATIONS Issued for tue Marriage of
Mysr Loeb and Miss Rosenthai.

Mysr Loeb and Miss Rosenthai.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Myer L. Rosenthal, of
Cincinnati. Ohio. have issued invita-
lions to the wedding of their daugh-
ter, Estelle, and Myer A Loeb. of
Rock Island, to be Celebrated at z
o'clock the evening of May 30 at the
Cincinnati club. A number of Rock
Islanders have received invitations.
A large party win attend from the tri-
cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-07

Neglected colds make fat grave
yards" DR.. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup helps men and women to q
happy, vigorous old age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-07

Skin affections will readily disap-
pear by using DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. Look out for counterfeits. Ii
you get DeWitt's you will get good re-
suits. 1t is the quick and positive
cure for piles. b. III. Bieber and
Hartz q Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-07

Kranz. a 6-footer with arms like
bean-poles and legs like stills, did the
twirling for Rock Island. He did
business with the Grays at most
stages of the game and kept his hits
wen scattered. Courier.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-07
II saved His Leg.

z. A. Danforth, of LAGRANGE, Ga,
suffered for six months with a fright
full running sore on his leg; but writes
that sBucklen's Arnica Salve wholly
cured It in five days. For ulcers.
wounds, piles, it is the best salve in
the world. Cure guaranteed. Only
Is cents. Sold by Hartz g. Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-07

The Rock Island and Davenport
High schools play baseball at the
Twelfth street park Saturday after
noon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-07
shuddsrs at His Past.

III recall now with horror" says
Mail Carrier Barnett Mann, of Levan-
ma, o. my three years of suffering
from kidney trouble. / was hardly
ever free from dull aches or acute
pains in my back. To stooP or lift
mail sacks made me groan 1 felt
tired, worn out. about ready to give
up. when began to use Electric Bit
tiers. but six bottles completely cured
me and made me feel like new man. "
They're unrivaled to regulate stom-
ach. liver. kidneys and bowels. Per-
feet satisfaction guaranteed by Hartz
g. Ullmeyer Only 90 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-07
CRICKET COACH.

EnglIshman Comments on Am erican Food.
The English coach of the German
town, Pa, Cricket club had an exper-
fence with food worth knowing.
He says: When I came to this
country was engaged as professional
coach. l had suffered long time
from constipation and pains in the
lower part of the bacE and after
bowling and coaching for about an
hour, the pains would be so severe
they would nearly draw me to the
ground
81 tried many remedies without
success. Finally L went on Grape
Nuts Food, using it for breakfast in
place of oatmeal. Within three days
I began to feel better. 1 have kept it
up regularly and now feel like new
man.
81 can go on and bowl for hours
without pain. Bowels are as regu-
lar as a clock and my head is clear
aud steady.
a,,I advise it's use with all our play
efsn j. Caesar, Pro. Coach.
70 food on earth will put a man in
fit condition as surely and quickly as
grape-Nuts. There's reason.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-04-19
$4,000 For Twenty Words.

One day Andrew Carnegie at Pitts
burg called up one of his New York
lawyers by long distance telephone.
The SHOEMAKER wanted to ask a
question, but could not make himself
understood clearly over the telephone,
so he asked the lawyer to come to
Pittsburg
The lawyer said he had an important
appointment in New York next day and
could not get away.
"Come over now, them" Mr.. Carnegie
said.
Cant get train" answered the law
yer.
Hire special" was the answer
which came back from Pittsburg.
SO the lawyer engaged a special
train, went to Pittsburg and saw Mr.
Carnegie.
The SHOEMAKER asked the lawyers
advice as TO whether the question trou-
bling him called for Eyes" or mo"
The lawyer answered, NO"
THANK YOU" said Mr.. Carnegie
"Good night"
The lawyer had said less than 20
words, for which he received $1,000,
said Good night, Mr.. Carnegie" and
took a special train back to New York
in time to keep his appointment next
day.-New York Herald.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-04-19
A Jamaican Experience.

For some years after my marriage l
lived at Old Harbor, a small place
about 20 miles from Kingston. One
day when visit to my Kingston dress
maker was q necessity l ordered a
young negro boy to get upon the rum
bic and drive me to the town.
l paid my visit to the dressmaker,
and receiving my frock, a light sum-
ner thing. from her, placed it in the
box beneath the buggy seat and drove
on to my sisters, where / went in to
escape the heated part Of the day, CIV
Ing my boy sixpence and bidding him
see the sights and return at o'clock.
He turned up punctually, with the
grin still on his face, and In due time
we reached Old Harbor once more.
When | went to take out my crispy
muslin, found, to my CONSERVATION, 1t
was wet, sloppy mass. No rain had
fallen. and even then
/ turned to the boy: Solomon, what
in the world does this mean? How
But the look Of utter helpless amaze
ment on his face stopped me.
"Lor', missus, it am queer, but not so
queer as what done happen to me. Me
bought quattig az d. wort of dat
pretty ting dey calls ice to bring
home an show ma sister, an put him
in dar wild your dress to keep him safe,
an now him gone for true, an how him
get out | dunno wild you sittin on him
all de timer'-Harper' Magazine.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-04-19

shall never marry the princess. Will
that satisfy you? Now, look pleas.
ant as the photographer says, for
here they are"
The count entered first, then the
prince, who was followed by two cav
alrymen. Hllars and | stood silently
by our chairs and waited. The prince,
man with hooked nose black eyes
with half shut lids, regarded me curl
ously. He had the air Of one amused.
When his eyes grew accustomed to the
semidarkness Of the room, the count
sounded a note of satisfaction.
"Ah, so you are here? You have
given me a devil of chase"
81 return the compliment, Herr Gen
eral." said Hillars, with n good humor-
ed smile. But, may | ask, what the
devil have you been chasing me forT
For reply the count turned to the
cavalryman. Arrest that man and
bind him." he said.
"You might make the order whole
SALE" said |, stepping over to the side
of Hillars.
81 told you there would be some
sport" whispered Dan. He put his
arm across my shoulders.
"And who. i'm the name of Weimar,
are your bawled the count. lie scru-
tinized me intently. Then n light Of
recognition broke over his face. "The
other one! A nest OF themv'
Count" interposed the prince, seat
ing himself at the table, "let me have
short talk with them before you act.
There may be extenuating circum-
stances. Anything of this sort amuses
and interests me. Let us use a little
diplomacy in the matter"
YES" said Hillars; 'let us lie a lit
tie"
"And who can do 1t better than a
journalist the prince laughed.
"Diplomatists," Hillars sent back.
"What is her serene highness to
you?" resumed the prince.
Nothing; positively nothing"
"Then you are afraid to acknowledge
your regard for herr"
"IY Hillars dropped his arm from
my shoulders. 81 am not afraid of
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-04-19

The ore from which quicksilver Is OBJ
tanned Is a brilliant red rock known as
-innabar. When OF high purity. 1t Is
actually vermilion in color. Clnnabar
Is the original source of the pigment
known commercially as vermilion. 1t
is a compound of sulphur and quick
silver, and I'm order to separate the lat
ter from the sulphur the rock is roast
ed Passing Off I'm the form Of gas,
the mercury is afterward condensed
and flows out I'm fine stream. like a
continuous pencil Of molten silver.
The discovery of the famous Califor
MIA mines came about i'm an odd sort of
way by observation of the vermilion
paint with which certain Indians i'm
that part Of the country frescoed their
bodies. 1t was ascertained where they
got the pigment, and thus were revealed
the rich deposits which subsequently
became Of such commercial impor-
lance. Like gold and silver, mercury Is
occasionally found In native or pure
state. Sometimes the miners pick
penetrates cavity that contains cup.
full or more of the elusive and beauti
full fluid.
Miners suffer much from the poison
Gus effects Of the quicksilver fumes. Ex-
treme cleanliness Is the best safeguard
for workers in this dangerous occupa
ton. Use is also made of sort of lem
onade which serves to certain extent
as an antldote, strong acid taking the
place of lemon juice in the composition
Of the Enthusiastically Evening Post.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-04-19
WHAT'S IN A NAME.
Many Times Nothing-Somctime a
Fund of Knowledge.

It's good old saying, and a true one
too, "Know all men by their works.
The public have been imposed upon
so many times by INSCRIPTIONS claims
made for selfish means of profit, they
look for something more substantial;
they ask for deeds. The little conquer
or has earned the reputation made in
Michigan, and no impostor can steal il.
From north to south. from east to west,
in every city, town and hamlet in the
state, people stand ready to testify to
merit. Gratitude for comfort brought
to thousands of homes brings emphatic
rejoicings and words of praise the like
of which has not been equaled in mod
ern times. Is it a wonder the name
Doan is familiar one i'm every house
hold? Is it surprising the public APP
preciate Doan's Kidney Pills and will
not be led astray by the ingenious eff
forts of would-be competitors? A De-
troit citizen tells here why the name of
Doan is dear to him
Mr.. r. n. Elliott, of 142 High street,
Detroit, says: MY knowledge of
Doan's Kidney Pills dates back to five
years ago. 1 was then living in the
town where DIR. Doan was located. l
was tortured with kidney troubles and
inflammatory rheumatism. The doc
tor prescribed the pills for me which
have since become so justly famous.
Their use quickly eliminated the uric
acid from my system and with its de-
parture came the cure of the rheum~
atism and the end of the kidney
troubles. 1t took but few boxes to
accomplish this, and | feel that | owe
DR.. Doan an everlasting debt of graft
tude for prescribing such a valuable
remedy. / have taken great pleasure
in recommending this medicine to
number of my friends. | always keep
box of these pills on hand, so that
should / take a severe cold and feel
that it is settling on my kidneys few
doses of Doan's Kidney Pills relieves all
apprehension"
Doan's Kidney Pills are sold by all
dealers. Price so cents per box. Mailed
on receipt of price by Foster-Milburn
Co., Buffalo, n. Y, sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the name Doans, and take
no other.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-04-19


anything-not even the count here"
Then he laughed. "If her serene high
ness was anything to me, your high
ness, l should not be afraid to say so
before the king himself"
You impudent''- But a wave of
the princes hand silenced the count.
"Have patience, my friend. This is
not impudence; it is courage and pru-
dence. / believe" readdressing Hill
lars, that once you were on the point
Of clipping with the Princess Hide
garde."
Hillars thrust his hands into his
pockets. 80 they say"
"And yet you deny your regard for
herr
ooh, as TO that affair."" said Hillars
easily, at was the adventure more than
anything elsel 1t is not every man In
my position who has such a chance.
And then, perhaps, saw a good news
paper story" The muscles in his jaws
hardened. despite the airy tone he
used.
81 see that there is nothing to be
got from YOU" Then the prince di-
rected his glance to me. "And you,
sir; what is she to you? What is her
serene highness to youT
"She Is everything in the world to
me-" said l.
The CONSERVATION which followed
cannot be described here. The count
stepped back dumfounded Hillars re-
garded me as though he thought l had
suddenly gone mad. The countenance
of the prince alone remained unruffled.
Count" he said, laughing, sit seems
that the princess gathers lovers as a
wooden coat does teasels. Her lovers
there must now be legion"
you lier said Hillars. in an oddly
suppressed tone. "You know that you
lie."
The princes lips drew to thin line,
but that was all "Still, who will dis
prove it?' he asked.
of you will allow me-" said a voice
behind us
We beheld the princess framed In
the doorway. There was a pallor and
look Of utter WEAKNESS In her face.
At the sight of her the count uncov-
cred and the prince rose.
"Your arrival is quite timely" said
he. Here are two champions Of yours.
Come, which do you lover
A fury sprang to my head, and