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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-10
PEARL BRINGS $1,000
Rich Strike Made by Jack Bailey,
=. a Mississippi Clam
Digger.
WEIGHT OF GEM Is AZ GRAINS
Discovered in the Meat of Clam
Near Dubuque Last
Sunday.

Jack Bailey, who has been ''clam
ming" at Gordon's Ferry. 10 miles
below Dubuque. found in the meat OF
one of the CLAIMS last Sunday after
noon a pearl weighing 4S grains. and
so clear and perfect that Mr.. Bailey
knew at once he had struck 1t lucky.
That night he neither ate nor slept on
account of the excitement he was in.
Next morning Mr.. Howe. of Clinton.
a jeweler to whom the "clammer,"
like many others engaged in the same
line of work, had sold many pearls at
prices ranging from o5 cents to $3.50.
came to the place were Bailey was
camped. Mr.. Bailey showed his find
to MIR. Howe, and told the latter
ne could have it for $1,000. The
Jeweler offered $3.50. but the fiuCer of
The jewel held out for 81, 900 and
stated he would not take a cent less.
Finally Mr.. Howe said he would
think it over and would stay with
Bailey until the next morning If he
could be accommo dated in the matter
of a place to sleep. Reluctantly MIR.
Bailey invited him to share his bed
with him, and during the night of
sleeplessness which followed held the
pearl securely in the palm of his
hand. Not that he was suspicious of
MIR. Howe, whom he knew well and
respected, but he did not want to
take any chances on the pearl getting
away from him.
JeweIer Raises Oner.
When morning came the jeweler
raised his offer to 5000. but the other
held out persistently for $1,000,
which Mr.. Howe finally paid on the
spot, $3.50 in cash and $3.50 by check
on Clinton bank. Yesterday MIR.
Bailey was in the tri-cities and said
he wished he had not sold on so linn
tied q market. He had learned since
that the pearl was worth about
81 500 in New York. and could readily
be sold for 1000. But that is where
Mr.. Howe's part of the luck comes in.
1t is the custom of the "clammers"
to boil the CLAIMS in ord,r to separate
the meat more easily from the shells.
which are used in the manufacture of
buttons. Mr.. Bailey had done this
Sunday afternoon and had gone over
the pile of meat three times looking
for possible pearls, but without sue
cess. He was about to cease his
labors for the day, but looking at
his watch and finding it was earlier
than he had supposed, he resolved to
examine the pile of clam meat a
fourth time. He had hardly set him
self at his task when he espied the
fine gem which filled his heart with
the Joy of sudden riches. He had
found pearls before, but none that
approached this one in its brilliaucy
and size.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-10
WHY THE BOILER BURSTS.
Scientific Explanation of Some Phe-
nOmena of the Kitchen.

Scientific Explanation of Some Phe-
nOmena of the Kitchen.
When you hear the kitchen boiler
cracking, there is no cause for alarm.
There is a prevailing impression that
the cracking is produced by steam and
that there is therefore an increased
pressure on the boiler at such times.
But this is an error. If the boiler is in
good condition, with the water turned
on as usual so that the boiler is kept
filed, the only pressure that it is sub
jected to is the same as that in the
water pipes, from which of course
there never is the slightest danger.
And this is true no matter how hot the
water in the boiler may be.
The reason is very simple. AS long
as the boiler is kept full of water there
is no room for steam. If you open the
hot water cock, the water pours out,
and steam rises from it, because it t. IN
has n chance 10 escape into the air. IN
other words, evaporation takes place.
But as the hot water pours out water
from the pipes rushes in to take its
place, and thus the boiler is kept full.
The cracking noise referred to is
heard when the water is unusually hot
ana is nothing but the expansion of the
boiler under the influence of that heat.
1t is in no degree an indication of dam
ger unless indeed the boiler is worn out
or defective, which is matter entirely
outside of what we are now consider
ing.
When n kitchen boiler explodes. it is
generally because a fire has been kin
died in the range while the boiler was
empty. 1t happens sometimes when
people come back TO town after spend
ing the summer away. The fire heats
the boiler. of course, and when the wa
ter is turned on it is converted sudden
ly and violently into steam, and the
boiler cannot stand the enormous pres
sure. Fortunately few persons are
thoughtless enough or silly enough to
build a fire before opening the cocks
connecting the boiler with the water
pipeS-ChicaEO Chronicle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-10
Joe Manton'. Pistols.

Joe MantOn. the famous gunmaker,
was crossing Hounslow heath when he
was stopped by n highwayman. On
hearing the summons to stand and de-
liver Manton recognized n pistol of his
own make leveled at his head. why,
confound it. you rascal" cried the in
dignant gunmaker, I'm Joe Manton.
and that's one of my pistols you've got.
How dare you try to rob met ''Oh,
you're Joe Manton. are you:' said the
hiChwayman coolly. We'll, you charg-
ed me 10 guineas for this brace of pis-
tolls. which | call confounded swim
die, though / admit they're a good pair
of bankers. Now 1 mean to be quits
with YOU. Hand me over 10 guineas,
and I'll let you go because you're Joe
Manton, though L know you have got
ESQ ut least about you
Joseph swallowed his wrath and
promptly paid the 10 guineas. But lie
never forgave the highwayman for get
ting a brace OF his best pistols for nix.
and he made himself n special double
gun with barrels barely two feet long.
which he always carried about with
him afterward when travelling and
christened THE Highwayman's Mas
ter" With this weapon I have heard
that he subsequently shot highway
man who stopped his chaise and NOR
tally wounded him.-"Kings OF the
Rod, Rifle and Guns"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-10
Then He Hurried Up.

He was too modest TO he a success
full lover, and he had let 40 years Of
his life go by without ever coming
to an emotional point.
He was in love with n fair being of
suitable age, but he would not tell her
so. and though she knew It she could
not very we'll give him hint about
the situation.
She was willing because she had ar
rived at that time of life when a
woman is not nearly so hard to please
as she might have been at some other
time, but he was stupid and went
away without a word.
He was gone n long, long time. and
when he came back he found her still
ready.
Il have come back after many
years." he said to her as he took her
hand i'm greeting.
She had learned something in the
years since she had seen him last.
We'll, for goodness sake, Henry,
she exclaimed fervidly, why don't you
take them? I'm 81 now. How many
more years do you wantF"
Then a great light shOne upon him,
and he did not wait for any more
London Answers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-10
What S. s. s. Does
for Children

Children constantly exposed to all sorts of dis
eases. The air they breathe is filled with germs
gas and dust from the filthy streets inhaled into the
lungs and taken into the blood At the crowded school
rooms and other public places they in contact
almost daily with others recovering from the first
stages of contagious diseases. You can't quarantine
against the balance of the world and the best you can
do is to keep their blood in good condition. and thus
prevent at least mitigate the disease. You have
perhaps learned from observation experience that
healthy robust children and this means, of course,
children whose blood IS Pur) not nearly liable
contract diseases peculiar to them and when they do
is generally in a mild form On the other hand, weak
emaciated and sickly to catch every disease
that comes along This is because their blood is lack
ing IN all the elements necessary to sustain and build
up the body. Poisons of every description accumulate
IN the system because the polluted and sluggish blood
is unable to perform its proper functions.
Such children need blood purifier and tonic to give
strength and vitality to their blood and S. S. S. beinga
purely vegetable remedy makes it safest and bestfor
the delicate constitutions of children S. S. is only
perfect blood medicine, but is prominently the tonic
for children increases their appettes Strengthens
the digestion and assimilation of food. If your child
rem have any hereditary acquired faint in their blood,
give them S. S. S. and write to physicians for any
information advice wanted this will cost you moth
ing, and will start the little weaklings the road to
recovery. Book Blood and Skin Diseases free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, GA.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-10
COUNTERFEIT ART.
Americans Arc Easily Swindled on
Pictures by "OId Masters"


Pictures by "Old Masters"
There will doubtless never come
time in the history OF the art world
when the discovery OF "old masters
will cease. certainly not as long as
American picture buyers possess the
almighty dollar and are willing to be
swindled.
Nearly every week in New York for
the last year there have been auction
sales of rare old masters" Some OF
them are rare. indeed; one that was
shown at the Macbeth gallery and also
in Detroit some time ago, supposed to
be study of an old man by Rubens,
the left hand of which was nearly
twice the size of its mate, and the term
rare did certainly apply very aptly
TO the flesh tints.
Do people ever stop to think how
many of these "old masters" there are
in existence? Any one may have an
"old MASTER these days who has the
price to pay the dealer TO find one or
go abroad and get one made" There
are many artists in Paris and else
where who make good living, or
what they consider n good living, copy
1eries TO sell to dealers for little or
nothing, and they in turn bring them
70 America and clear hundreds by sell
ing them to some moneyed art lover
who in some cases is doubtless in the
possession of more money than judg-
ment in art matters.
One we'll known New York art col
lector some time ago paid large sum
for a certain painting that an enter
prising dealer had discovered and
who represented it to him as very rare
and the only one in existence. The
same gentleman while on n recent tour
through Spain was shown the original
painting upon the walls Of a certain
monastery. The sequel of the story
does not say what he did with the
dealer. If there be n hereafter for these
discoveries of ''old masters" their con-
sciences, which seem very elastic, Will
have to do deal of rubbering TO get
back to the required shape to fit them
for their celestial abiding places or to
meet the frowns of the shades of de-
parted masters themselves.-Detroit
News Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-10
STRIKE 1T RICH IN OIL.
McCosh Brothers, Known Here, Doing
Wen In Texas.

McCosh Brothers, Known Here, Doing
Wen In Texas.
While the big oil gusher at Beau
mont. Texas. is under discussion it
may be of intere;t to know that j. K.
McCosh, of Davenport,is directly inter
ested in the boom and the big money
there. His brother. Thomas McCosh,
had the good fortune, or lucky acct
dent, some time ago, to become the
owner of 1000 acres of land in the
vicini ty of Beaumont. He is reported
to have laughed to seorn a few days
ago an offer of $500, 600 for the tract,
and to be in a fair way to realize a
much larger sum out of his holdings.
Such fortune as this for Mr.. McCosh
would be a good deal like fairy tale.
For years be was the largest en-
ployer in Burlington, Iowa, work
ing over 400 men. His iron and steel
works W ere the chief industry of that
place. Too enterPrising a policy
brought financial Ieverses, and he
lost what he had. To have such good
fortune as this oil bonanza strike him
in his latter days probably seems to
him to be too good to be true.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-10
The Manufacture of Plate Glass.

The casting table of plate glass fac
tory is about 90 feet long, 10 feet wide
and 6 inches thick. Strips of iron on
each side afford bearing for the roll
ers and determine the thickness of the
plate to be cast. The molten glass is
poured on the table, and the roller
passing from end to end spreads the
glass to a uniform thickness The
glass, after cooling rapidly, is transfer
red to the annealing oven, where it re
mains several days. When taken out.
it is very rough and uneven and in that
state is used for skylights and other
purposes where strength is desired
rather than transparency. The greater
part of the glass, however, is ground.
smoothed and polished.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-10
Doe.n,t count For Much.

Lovely wedding, wasn't it?" asked
the maid of honor.
quite So" admitted the brides dear
est enemy.
Every detail perfect" suggested the
maid of honor.
"Oh, 1 don't know. We might make
an exception of the groom, don't you
think?'
ooh, possibly, possibly" admitted the
maid of honor, "but that's a minor de-
tail, Chicago Post.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-10
TOWN TALK.

ocsl tnlngS
That ever knocked at
Your door for admittance
Are the bargains in pianos
At Totten's music house.
Boy your wall paper now at the
Adams Wall Paper comPany's clear
ance sale.
We want to figure on your plumb D.
ing work. Ward &c Mcmahon, 31S
Twentieth street, phone 4472.
Wall paper--broken lots enough
for one or two rooms at your own
price. Adams Wall Paper company.
For your supplies Of fresh river fish
call on ii. Lorenzen & Co., 2125
Fourth avenue. Fresh stock received
daily.
Douglas patent kid shoes for men
at IS so. are the best in the city. The
Leader. sole agent, opposite Harper
house.
For real estate and reliable insur
Ance call on Hull & Hemenway, room
Is, Mitchell & Lynde building. Tele-
phone 1904.
The Douglas shoes are nnion mace
and every pair guaranteed from So to
81. The Leader. sole agent, opposite
Harper house.
Brand new eastern make pianos
are being offered at Bowlby's at the
precedented price of $145 each, on
easy payments if desired.
Wall psper-biggest line. lowest
prices. Clearance sale all this week
at Adams Wall Paper company's.
Call at John Spilger's new furni-
ture store, 1902 and 1704 Third ave-
nue., and inspect his large variety OF
new and pretty furniture.
Wall paper broken lots enough for
Adams Wall Paper company.
Maj. c. Med. Townsend, with the
government steamer Ruth and barge,
this morning made test of the self
recording sounder he has invented.
Wall Paper-biggest line, lowest
prices. Clearance sale all this week
at Adams Wall Paper company's.
The relief committee of the Asso-
ciated Charities will hold its last
meeting of the season in the rooms of
the society Saturday afternoon at 3
o'clock.
William Bugge, the Moline man for
whose arrest capias was issued last
fall for stealing chickens. was appre-
hended by Sheriff Cralle today and is
now in Jail.
In arranging a permanent place
TO trade. don't forget that Msucker
IL Toms is an old ests blishment and
that they sell nothing but good, reli-
able groceries.
The pianos and organs at Bowlby's
clearance sale" are moving lively.
Several instruments were sold and
bargained for yesterday. Call at once
while there is plenty to select from.
Mrs. f. Stevenson, wife of the
late DE-. j. f Stevenson, has received
the resolutions adopted by the direc-
tors of the First National bank of DAv-
export upon the death of her husband,
who was formerly vice president of
that institution. The resolutions are
beautifully embossed and framed.
Sheriff G. w. Mattern, of Des
Moines. passed through the city with
Henry Hollis. wanted for the murder
Of friend in crap game. Hollis is
a colored man and was arrested at
Springfield The killing occ urred at
Des Moines April 6 Hollis and
several other colored men were en-
gagged in rolling the bones when
trouble arose, and shooting irons were
drawn. The fellow Hollis intended
killing recovered, although he was
shot three times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-10
HENRY KROHN TAKEN IN
ON A BURGLARY CHARGE

Henry Krohn was arrested today
on a suppressed indictment for burg
larry. larceny and receiving stolen
property. The bond, which on the
first two charges was fixed at $1,000
and on the last $500, was furnished.
and he was released. Krohn was re-
Gently prosecuted for stealing brass
from the Mayer foundry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-10
Professional courterx,

First Doctor-I don't think it abso-
Iutely necessary to operate.
Second Doctor-But told them that
II was.
"Oh, well, then, as a matter of pro-
fesssonal courtesy I. of course, shall
stand by, what you said."-Life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-10
BuIIdInEs TO BE Sold.

Reidy Bros. are receiving bids on
the buildings located at Nos. 3031,
3O35. 30S9. 3041. So45 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, 1901-05-10

Appeals to the reason of thinking
people. The world is weary of sub
stitution. therefore see that you get
Rocky Mountain Tea made by the
Madison Medicine company. 35 cents5
L. III. Thomas pharmacy.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-04-20
NOTICE

Sealed Tenders for the purchase OF
$500, 100000 six per cent. 515 bonds of
the authorized issue of the Waialua
Agricultural Company, Limited, will be
received by it's Treasurer, said tenders
to be opened on June LIST, 1901, in the
office of the Company in Honolulu, H.
T. The Company does not bind itself
to accept the highest or any bid. Fur
Their information may be obtained by
examination of original Deed of Trust,
on file with the Hawaiian Trust & In
vestment Company, Limited, Honolulu,
H. r., or from certified copy of same
on file with Mr.. r. P. Rithet, President
of WEIGH & Co. 22O California ST., San
Francisco, California.
w. A. BOWEN,
Treasurer Waialua Agricultural Co.,
Ltd.
April 9th, 1901.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-04-20
THE OPERA

The box plan of reserved seats for
the Josephine Stanton Opera Com
pany's season opened up at Wall, Mich
OILS q Co.'S this morning with brisk
demand for Thursday nights tickets,
on which occasion Miss Stanton and
her company will present Harry and
Edward Paulton's tuneful musical com
edy entitled "Dorcas." The comic
opera repertoire will be opened up with
either Wang" or 1.-THE Fencing Mas
ter" which are new here. But all who
would witness funny and splendid
music comedy should not miss Thursday
nights performance as the manage
ment are introducing their full COM
pany in a play that gives them all a
chance to display their different tall
ents. Reserved seats are now on sale
at Wall, Nichol & Co.'S.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-04-20
OAHU RAILWAY & LAND co.
NOTICE TO BoNDHoLDERs.

Coupons due on bonds of the Oahu
Railway and Land Company are pay
able at the First National Bank of Ha-
wall, at Honolulu, on and after this
date.
A. w. VAN VALKENBURG,
Acting Treasurer o. r. & l.. Co.
Honolulu, April Is. 1901.
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Honolulu, April Ion, 19O1.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-04-20
SOCIAL SESSION Of ELKS
VISITING ELKS ENTERTAINED
LAST NIGHT.
Grand Exalted Ruler Judge Fisher is
Initiated Presented tc
Grand officers.

Honolulu Lodge, No. SIC, B. p. o..
Elks, and a few invited friends enjoyed
the first social session of the order at
the drill shed last evening. The affair
began at 8 and was not over until after
midnight. Throughout it was char
acterized by that jollity for which the
Elks are noted. At the same time
everything was dignifed and the pro-
gram ran along smoothly in happy
series.
The entertainment was given in honor
of the visiting IIlks from the grand
lodge. The three most prominent of
them-Judge Fisher, James Nelson and
DR.. Kennedy-were seated on the plat
form with the Grand Ruler of the local
lodge.
Grand Ruler DIR. G. B. Cooper being
absent at the hour of opening, Esteem
ed Leading Knight A. f. Murphy OPEN
ed the session. The first number was
a selection by the Elks orchestra. Dur
ing the evening music was frequently
given by this new organization, by a
quartette organized within the lodge
and by different members. The remain
der of the long program was made up Of
everything from a speech by JuuGe
Fisher down to a cake-walk.
During the evening Judge Gear, on
behalf of the lodge, presented to Judge
Fisher a gold mounted gaval, of koa,
anu carrying Jne hdWdlldn coat Oh
arms and inscription. 1t was this pre-
sentation that brought out a ten minu-
ties speech of Judge Fisher in which he
paid a charming tribute to the beau
ties of Honolulu and the hospitality of
it's people.
DIR. Kennedy and Mr.. Nelson were
presented with gold watch charms,
carrying the Hawaiian coat of arms
and jewels. Both replied interestingly.
The receDtiOn at the Robert Levers
residence in Waikiki Monday evening
in honor of the ladies of the visiting
party will be a full dress affair. 1t
will hepin nj otclOck
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COLLECTIONS PROMPTLY AC-
COUNTED FOR.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-04-20
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

At meeting of the Directors of the
Enterprise Mill Co., Nimited), held
April 9th, 1901, in Honolulu, the fol-
lowing officers were elected to serve
for the ensuing year, viz:
Peter High President and Treasurer
w. ]. Lowrie ........... Vice President
w. F. Allen Secretary and Auditor
w. F. ALLEN,
Secretary.
Honolulu, April 10th, 1901.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-04-20
BISHOP & CO.
SavingsBank

Until further notice. Savings Depos-
its will be received and interest allow
ed b. this Bank at four and ons-half
per cent per sn1ur
Printed copies OF the Rules and Reg
ulationR may be obtained ON appllcA-
ton.
Office at Bank building on Merchant
street.
BISHOP & co.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-04-20
NOTICE.

DR.. George Herbert leaving for the
Coast on the 23d instant, DR.. st. D. G.
Walters will have entire charge of the
practice during his absence. His office
hours will be from 9 to Ii a. M, from
to 3, and from z to 8 p. an.
DRS. HERBERT, HUMPHREYS &
WALTERS.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-04-20
Hawaiian CuriOs

KAPPA, Calabashes Leis, Native
Hats, Hula Skirts, Eiihau Mats
Fans, Shells. Seeds, Etc. Etc. Ha-
waiian Stamps and Home made Poi
Constantly on Hand at
WOMEN'S EXCHANGE
s14 FORT ST. HONOLULU II. T.
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CLAUS sPRECKELs. VIM. g. IRWIN.
Claus SpreCkelS & Go,
b a x ID II y ,

HONOLULU, b. L
San Francisco Agents-The Nevada
National Bank of San Francisco.
DRAW EXCHANGE ON
SAN FRANCISCC-The NaYGda Ma
tional Bank of San Francisco.
LONDON-The Union Bank of London,
Ltd.
NEW YORK-American Exchange Ma
tional Bank.
CHICAGO-Merchant National Bank.
PARIS-Credit Lyonnais.
BERLIN-DresdnerB Bank.
HONGKONG AND YOKOHAMA-The
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation.
NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA
Bank of New Zealand.
VICTORIA AND VANCOUVER-Ban
of British North America.
TRANSACT A GENERAL BANKING
AND EXCHANGE BUSINESS.
Deposits Received. Loans Made or
Approved Security. Commercial and
Travellers Credits Issued. Bills of Elk
change Bought and Sold.
COLLECTIONS PROMPTLY AC-
COUNTED FOR.
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FOR SALE Or LEASE.

For a number of years the place
known as the Halfway House on the
Pail road, Nuuanu valley. The lot con-
tains about 16 acres of we'll cultivated
land, with fruit trees and grape vines.
Also fish-pond. and a spring of water.
Apply on premises, or at the Office
of Frank Brown on Merchant street.
closing notice
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THE
BANK OF HAwAII
THE
LIMITED.

under the Laws of the
Territory of Hawaii.