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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-28

Down below the sexton was preparing
to ring it in welcome to the new ~rep-
resentative of Father Time.
Dear mel" cried Owl. This is
mighty queer " And then the bell
clapper gave him a lurch that sent him
screaming into a corner of the belfry.
1t was a wild. weird cry. for he was a
screech owl and was able to accomplish
some very remarkable vocal effects.
The people in the church shuddered
when they heard him, and the towns
folk in the neighborhood poked their
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-28

overcoat and turn his steps into path
across lots to make the way shorter to
Oliver street. And with the snow.
borne down by the flakes. came mil
lions of the germs Of those good re-
solves which fill the air every New
Years morning. They fall into the
wineglass, they fall upon the tobacco
leaf, they fall upon the lips opened
for a curse, and thus is the world re-
formed-for a time. In none of these
ways could one Of them enter the system
of Percy Deery, of course. and so ii was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-28
A Good Occupation.

At the Pan-American expositionit was
the custom for the people to register
or sign their names in the different
state buildings. People registering were
asked to give their occupation. so that
the book reads like this: John Smith.
farmer" Thomas Brown, carpenter,
and so on.
A little golden haired girl asked that
she might register. She was told to
write her name and occupation. and
this is what she wrote: MARY Jones. 1
help mamma"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-28
The Reason.

Yes, he is an
absinth drink
er, but he is de-
voted to his
family"
"I've read
that absinth
makes the heart
grow fonder. -
Chicago News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-28

better take you
home before you
make any more
bad breaks" He
lighted his ci-
gar as he stood
up.
Percy dropped
Mary's hand and
looked grimly at
him. The whole
family protest
ed that nothing
wrong had oc-
Cured. but good
byS and renew
ed good wishes
were said. and
Mr.. Wilson and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-28

vain Tor MIN 10
n o p e as he
crossed the lot
that he should
overcome on
New Years that
violence of tenn
per which made
him speak so
harshly to Bill
Evans. He hop
ed, but he could
only hope. He
could not make
the resolve for
the reason which
has been made
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-28
Helpful.

"Don't you
t h in K it's a
mans duty to
be n little help
full in his own
home 20 said
Miss Ma ggie
Zeen.
"Of course I
do" answered
Mr.. Meekton.
Il am now en-
gagged in study
ing stenogra-
ply and type
writing, so as to
be able to take
down Henriet-
ta's speeches"
shin gton
Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-28

Never youse mind" remarked Bill
Evans. There's somethin' in that
duck If II could be only got out. I say
any chap that amt a-scared to let on
that Inommer bosses him is all right.
If that Teller could only get few bad
habits now, he'd be all right. He'd
come out strong. Better get under the
awnin'. felIers Here comes the snow"
Down came the snow. causing Percy
Deery to turn up the collar of his new
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-28

ness, all the true, deep power of life.
come out of these quiet qualities OF
strength and endeavor. Let us remem-
Der the eastern parable and not be mis-
led by the vain rush of a noisy life
into choosing it instead of great and
noble and fruitful one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-28

kindly DdQe MS
pIaymates of
past years good
morning and a
happy new year.
He was medium
sized, blond and
boyish, with a
buddin 6 IN us
tache. He was
attired in the
height of fash
ion.
Coin call
in ?" asked Ike
Maddox. with a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-28

Turning sudden
ly TO him, Percy
said:
Mr.. Hollo-
way, stopi You
are quite mis-
taken"
Even Dick was
silent in his as
I o n 1 s h m e n [.
Mary grew fair
ly radiant.
Twill you have
just a little wine,
Mr.. Deery ?" ask
ed Mr.. Wilson,
rising with a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-28
Who Is This Youthful
Queen?

Here is monarch, we'll beloved, who rules tiny
state
Whose peoples sturdy industry has made IT grand
and great.
The youthful queen, the last of all her eountry's
royaIsIine,
In beauty. wealth and intellect pre-emtnent doth
shine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-28
The Height of opuIence.

Betty was staying at the farm for the
first time and there was honey on the
table for breakfast, much. to her de-
light Ky
"Oh. auntie." she exclaimed, do you
keep a bee as well as cow" !.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-28
Accuracy.

Accuracy
"They tell me
you came out
of your recent
campaign with
colors flying"
said the friend.
IL d n t
know" answer
ed Senator SOr-
ghum. Maybe
you miSunder-
stoodhim. May
be you thought
he said 'colors'
when he said
dollars. -
w a S hin gton
Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-28

ole Wnen a EEL
lows youn g."
said one. It's
a wonder that
the cows don't
bite him." re-
marked anoth-
er. 1T was the
name he got
that made a
milksop OF him"
thought a third.
HI w cOu l d
anybody amount
to anything with
such a Willie
boy name as
Dornrr Daarxy off
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-28
Got 1t Straight.

Observation-Disclosures
names you Indians
give each other-Spot
ted Tail, Red Dog and
all that. Now, what
name would you give
me if 1 were an Indi-
an?
Chief Jim = Umphl
Big Injun call you Fat
Headi-Chicago News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-28

church to perch upon the clapper of
the great bell. where the noise was
scarcely to be noticed
Down in the church people were gath
ering to watch the old year out and
welcome the new year in.
Promptly at five minutes to II the
great bell began to jar on its timbers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-28
The Cure.

"Gladys, if
yOu knew how
my heart burns
for yOuv"
TRY some
baking soda.
They say that's
n splendid cure
for heartburn"
New Y ork
World.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-28

Exact Mrs.
Jones.
Mrs. Brown
Indignantly
Is it true that
he said L was
flair, fat and
forty 2"
Mrs. Jones
I'm not sure
that he said
flair. Tit
Bits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-28

mented to the rest of the gang at John
sons corner grocery in GAINESVILLE. and
in no low and guarded tone either. as
Percy Deery passed. The young man
spoken of could not help hearing the
remark, and he blushed deeply as he
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-28
The Summit.

Caller-What is your
ambition. my boy?
Office Boy - Muffin.
Amt 1 office boy now?
New York Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-28

Wife-Just think of it, George, the
landlord told me we'd have to move il
we did not pay our rent.
George-Well, does he think if we
could pay our rent we'd have stayed
here as long as we have?-New York
Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-28


inspiration. There might be good stuff
in this chap. after all, according to his
views of good stun.
From Mary's father I will not re-
fuse 10 take it, was the astounding
reply. ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-28

Eyes, dear, our show was n failure.
but got enough vegetables out of it
to keep us from starving anyhow
New York Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-28

~-HE belfry of an old church is
a queer place in which to set
up housekeeping, yet that
was the spot chosen by the
brown owl. During the sum-
mer he had picked up a comfortable
living in an orchard. spending the
days sleeping in the hollow of
neighboring oak tree. When winter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-28

Jimmy-Say, pop. if
I'd been born twins
stead o. me, what
would my other name
be?-New York Jour-
nal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-28

HERE'S a fellow at
can't swear off. He
amt got nothin' to
swear off on. Don't
drink nor smoke nor
swear nor fight nor
nothin'. He must be
a lonesome one to-
day"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-28
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Nature
Stories

Copyright, 1901,
BY Elizabeth
Langsdorf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-28
THE OWL AND THE ;
NEW YEARS BELL :

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The daily sentinel., 1901-02-09
Church Services Tomorrow.

Morning sermon at the Methodist
church will be "Something Better" Ev-
ening, "The Woman and Her Pot of
OIL"
Prof. W.. Wise Of Denver will sing
q solo at the evening service at the Moth
odist church tomorrow. Everyone is in
vited.
Christian church services will be hold
in the court house at the regular hours.
Morning sermon, "Steps to Heaven-Pa-
tience." Evening, IAN Individual Nee
sage"
st. Matthews Church: Sunday school
at 10 q. m. evening service and sermon
at 7:3O. Confirmation instruction We'd
nesday evening at 7:3O at the home Of
Mr.. Lyon.
Services at Baptist church tomorrow
as follows: 10 a. M, Sunday school; IL
a. M, sermon, "The Joy Of the Lord is
Your Strength" $50, p. M. B. Y. P. u;
7:3O p. m., sermon by the pastor.
First Congregational church services
are a. follows: Sunday school, 10 a. m.
Preaching, il a. m; Christian Endeavor,
$50; Preaching 7:3O. Morning subject,
1.-THE Guided Life" Childrsn's sermon:
"What Learned From a Kitten" In
the evening Rev. Bayley will preach the
first Of series of sermons under the
general title of "Kingdom Principles, or
Practical Precepts in Daily Life" The
subject is "Be Reconciled to Thy Bro
ther." Everyone, especially the young
people, is invited to attend those ser-
vices,
The daily sentinel., 1901-02-09

The best mince meat you ever saw at
The Progress.
Buy your cakee of the Star Bakery,
best in the city.
The Progress has a free delivery to all
parts Of the city.
Cleanliness is Next to Godlinees." I"
Try the Star Laundry.
For Sale-Three good horses and 4
Jersey milch COW. Enquire at this Of
fee.
See our line Of box stationery.
G. D. Smith 4 Co.,
Druggists.
Never grows old-the fruit cake like
they make at Tho Progress. 1t inn
proves with age.
Give the new grocery firm a trial.
Pierce & Hutton, corner 3rd and Main;
Dickie's old stand.
Did you know that the opera house 10
the best Place in the city for dIncingf
Try it next Thursday night.
Anv one wishing to take a hrst class
Jersey COW for her feed and care Gust
fresh) can have the same by applying to
Alice G. Abby, Box 537 Cripple Creek.
To Rent-2O or 80 acres near Clifton.
Free water, free rent. Been in cultiva-
tion three years. Under fence. Two
room house.
DRLAPLAIN & CROSBY.
The daily sentinel., 1901-02-09
The Business College Social.

The social session which was an
nounced for last night by the scholars OF
the Grand junction Business College.
was a complete success. The rooms of
the college above "The Fair" were taxed
to their utmost capacity to accommo-
date the friends OF the school, the parents
of the scholars and the young people Of
the city generally. The seating capacity
Of the rooms was not equal to the large
assembly and many had TO stand, show
ing the interest the school has awakened
in the city.
Everything possible was done for the
comfort and pleasure Of the guests by
President Martin, and Miss Gard, the
principal, ably assisted by the scholars
OF the school.
A short musical aud literary program
preceded ths social session and luncheon.
There was music by the Mandolin Club
and addresses by Prof. w. q. Miller,
superintendent of the local public schools,
and +. N. Bunting. Prof. Miller's ad-
dress WAS particularly approx riate to the
occasion. REGULATIONS were given by
Misses Howell and Wilhelmy, and Fred
Cyphers. Instrumental solos were rem
dered by Miss Brainerd and Mr.. Flack.
After the program was rendered the
guests were invited to partake Of .
luncheon which was set in tho book
keeping room OF the institution. Follow
ing this, everybody had a good social
time. which made many friends for the
college.
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Mr. Morgan's simplicity"


New York Times.
Here is an extract from a letter written
from San Francisco by an Episcopal clergy
man to friend in this city. The writer was
guest on the private train that John Pier
pOnt Morgan provided for use OF delegates
bound for the Episcopal convention in that
city:
Il had never seen Mr.. Morgan, and his
simplicity of manner as host was never
ending source of surprise to me. Here Is an
instance that made q distinct impression on
me. The train was held five hours In Ogden.
Utah, while Bishop Potter went TO Salt
Lake City To deliver a sermon. We dined at
a hotel In the town, and returned 10 the
train, where a general conversation was be-
gun. One very austere member OF the party
took up "a line of acute hypothetical and
learned conversation with Mr. Morgan
who listened patiently for some time and
made noncommittal answers or comments
When the gentleman concluded Mr. Nor
gan was silent for some time ana the
members of the party separated.
MIR. Morgan was still sitting where he
had been from the first. and as the others
left ne turned 10 me and said; Doctor, /
have a little verbal puzzle for you. 1t i
this. \ little wooden man with little
wooden mallet, when he hears the clock
strike I strikes two. how many times does
he strike in twenty-four hours
Il replied 4 should think he would strike
four times If ne struck two times each time
he heard the clock strike l in twenty-four
$50 he would if he heard it, answered
Mr.. Morgan, delighted as child with his
Joke"
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Needed Fire Insurance.
Detroit Free Press

DelFOlI fFee 1TeSS.
There are any number of wretched peo-
pie in this world who think it funny to play
practical jOkesV snapped the insurance
agent. IF / had my way about 1T / would
Danish the whole lot of them to some desert
island and see that they stayed there. With
me life is real, life is earnest and the
grave is not its goal-not by long shot
at least till everybody is protected
against loss by fire.
THE other day while 1 was engaged in
my legitimate business L met friend who
said that he knew of a man by the name
of Murphy who was in need of fire protec-
ton.
~ hint was all wanted and, getting his
address. L started To look him up without
loss of time. L found him at home and got
down TO business at once.
4" Are you Mr. Murphy? I asked.
" 'Oi am he answered.
1 understand said 1, that you are in
need of fire protection
Il have only a faint idea of what fol-
could not keep track of them all All
knew was that / was facing a mad Irish
man who seemed intent on numbering me
explain why he was doing So The neigh
bOrs say ii was a beautiful fight l don't
know about that. considered that 1 was
lucky To escape with my life. and had no
desire TO dwell upon the fine points of the
contest.
1T wasn't until / learned that he had
just been accommodated by the church
that / realized the situation.
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Some time ago l saw a statement in the
Journal that during the year beginning
July /, 1900, and ending June 80, 1901, the
total number of marriages solemniZed in
the State was 24,007 and the total number
of divorces granted 1909. The divorces
were Is per cent of the marriages. How
do you make II 13 per cent? 2 In another
item you state 600 teachers (female) bound
for Manila, p. l.. and forty of them marry
on their way over. What percentage is
that? 3. What is the meaning of the
words sic semper tyrannis Hardware
The Journal is not responsible for this
calculation, having taken the figures as
they came from a public office. AS mat
ter of fact, the exact percentage is 1851,
or over 1919 per cent, and was presumably
put in round figures" a matter of con-
venience. 2. Six and two-fifths per cent.
3. Thus always to tyrants.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-10-27

In an argument A claims the British
navy is superior to the American and that
in case of naval conflict the chances are
in favor of British victory. b claims the
American navy is superior and the Amer
lean navy would be victorious Which is
correct? Also, please give the comparative
French and Russian navies.-F. G.
The British navy is far superior to all
others, having forty-seven first-class bat
tleships and other ships and equipment in
proportion; France comes next, with twen-
ty-four, Russia with twenty-five, Germany
and Italy each with thirteen frst-class YES
sells. The United States has sixteen first
class ships in use or in process of building.
1t ranks probably fourth of the countries
OF the world in naval strength.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-10-27
READ HIS RINGING TESTIMONIAL.
Bishop Gnner Who Was Formerly Physician, Cerfies TO thu
Curative Powers Of Duy'S Pure Malt Whiskey.
9S9 West 9Th 81
% west TN St.,
ST. PAUL. Mimi, May 2nd, 1870

81 have prescribed Pure Malt Whiskey in
Of acute erysipea typhoid and kindred diseases
positive Its therapeutie
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-10-27

What became of Aaron Burr after he was
tried for treason and acquitted? Was he
ever married or engaged to be? 2 What
ever became of Blennerhasset and his wife
and children? What Blennerhassets
Christian name?-E. H. b.
He spent several years abroad, then re-
turned to New York city and engaged in
the practice of law, for a time having con-
siderable success. Later he lived in retire
ment and obscurity. dying in poverty at an
advanced age. He was married twice, the
last time when he was seventy-eight years
old. His first marriage was very happy,
but his wife died young. leaving a daugh-
ter, his devotion to whom throughout his
life formed one of the most pleasing fea-
lures of his history. 2. They died in OBJ
security. 8. Hartman. Several histories of
Burr have been written, one of which
should be in every public library. Two
novels with Burr as the leading character
have lately been published. one by Mr.. w.
III. Venable, of Ohio, called "A Dream of
Empire" the other by Mr.. Charles Pidgin.
called "Blennerhasset." The former, espe-
cially, adheres closely to historical facts.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-10-27

When and where was John Fox. tr
born2 Where does he live the present
time? Where did he get the material for
his story. "The Kentuckians?" ANY par
ticulars of his life writings will be glad
ly received.-G. IL.
Biographical facts concerning John Fox,
jr., are rather difficult to find The Mid
land Monthly (Des Moines. Ial of Deem
Der. 1897. contains a sketch of him. Write
to his publishers, Harper & Brothers, New
York. for information. or To him i'm care of
his publishers. The similarity of certain
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-10-27

incidents in his "Kentuckians' suggests
the Goebel affair but the book was written
two or three years previous to Goebels
death. He has written several books. all
dealing with Kentucky life
In what year was the Union Station at
indianapolis commenced and when was it
occupied as 1t now stands? 2. Give num-
Der of Inhabitants in Ohio in 1860 1870. 1880.
1890, 1900. 3. Number of votes polled in
L NJ c.
Building was begun in spring Of 1851; was
occupied for first time Sept. 10. 1883. ,. In
1860 2SS9,511; 1870 1855 26O: 1880 g. O62 1890.
3,672,Sl6; 1900, 4,l57,545. 8. In 1860, 442,441;
1864. $50, SOs; 1858 500 256 1872. 554 1856: 1876,
S55,5l6; 1880, 72+s41; 1884 7s4 SO7 1885, $40 S6l
1892. S5O,164; 1895. loo, 40; 1900, 1O2S.OS4
Who was called the Wizard of the
Northg, Who was, the real Mother
GooseE 8 Who was the author of God
Save the King?"-Querist
Sir Walter Scott 2. Elizabeth Foster.
VINO married Isaac Goose, Boston printer,
in 1893. 3. 1t is not known definitely. Some
attribute both words and music TO DR.. John
Bull, who lived from 1863 to 1922. He was
organist at Antwerp Cathedral, where
manuscript is preserved. Others attribute
it to Henry Carey. 1856 Tor later to 174S,
and who wrote sally in Our Ally" There
can be little doubt that the words have
been changed many times
How do bees fasten their combs? 9. And
how do they produce wax?-J. w. w.
With bee-glue, or propolis. This is car
ried by the bee like noIIen and is collected
from resinous buds. such as horsechestnut
and hickory. 1t also is used to I'LL cracks
and lessen the size of openings. 2 1t is
taken from the blood by cell action, at the
expense of deal of honey. That the bees
appreciate this is shown by their wonder
fully economical use of it. The worker in
sect has wax plates on the under part of
the abdomen, and back of these are wax
glands. The wax issues in liquid form,
solidifying on reaching the air.
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Insure with German Fire Insurance OF
Indiana. General offices % South Delaware
street Fire. tornado and explosion.
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is certain and more mark
ed than even h e be 5
grade of imported Cognac.
1 cheerfully recommend it
for public use. In cases
of failing health and strength,
w h C h precede the typhoid
state and the con d ii on
o f unhealthfulness necessary
to promote diarrhea and
cho era infantum. general
debility, nervous prostration,
etc. it is in all such cases a sure
remedy"
Yours Truly
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S. @. GINNER.

Ask for the genuine refuse injurious substitutes See that the
unbroken The genuine Duy' Pure Malt
Whskey" is sold by all reliable Druggists and Grocers SOO bottle
the only whsky recognized by the Government medicine
This is guarantee
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FREE-fyou down. the Medical Depart
N. ".
regain health, strength and vitality
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Where was the Spanish Armada sunk?
2 Who was in command of the Spanish
and British fleet? 3. What was the size of
the two fleets, and how many lives were
lost on both sides?-C.
The English sunk some of its vessels off
the south coast of England and in the
Channel Many more were destroyed by
storms on the way home. 2 The Duke of
Medina Sidonia and Lord Howard, of Eff
f1ngham, respectively. g. The Spanish had
some $50 vessels, the English about eighty;
the former were of larger size. In the
actual fighting the Spanish lost about 1000,
to hundred or but few more for the
English; but the later Spanish loss from
storms, attacks of Irish and isle-men, and
disease and exhaustion was more than
double that from the sea fight.
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A friend claims to know that the potato
crop of European countries is larger and
more important than our own; does he
know? 2. / once heard a story of how,
about the middle ages, the inhabitants of
some European country cured the Gypsies
of stealing; can you repeat it?-George a.
Your friend is the right track: the
potato crop is far more important in the
national economy there than here, and the
crops are larger. 2. We cannot, unless this
is the story: In the fifteenth century a
band of Gypsies appeared in Bologna, and
represented themselves as on seven years
penitential pilgrimage and. empowered to
rob and steal without being amenable to
Justice. The Bolognese authorities re-
spected this alleged license, in that they
did not arrest the visitors, but decreed that
anyone robbed might steal an equal amount
from the Gypsies. And because of this
decree the Gypsies were before long very
glad to get out of Bologna.