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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-31
s,ME NOVEMBER WEATHER
what 1t Has Been Like During the Past 80
Years.

Observer j. NJ. Sherier has com
piled data for period covering 80
years concerning the month of No
vember, showing the mean or normal
temperature of the month during
that time to have been 81. The
warmest month was that of 1899,
with an average of 46, and the cold
est that of 1880, with an average of
81. The highest temperature was rs
on the 1st, 1888, and the lowest 10
below zero on the Goth 1891. The
average precipitation Grain and
melted snow for the month was
1.92 inches. The greatest monthly
precipitation was 40 inches in 1879,
and the least monthly precipitation
O.57 inches in 1875. The greatest
amount of precipitation recorded in
any "a consecutive hours (record eX-
tending to winter of 1sS4-5 only was
IA inches on the 27th, 1892. The av-
erage number of clear days was s,
partly cloudy 10, and cloudy ~. The
highest velocity of the wind was AZ
miles from the northwest on the 9th,
1894.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-31
FIDELITY LOAN COMPANY,

Mitchell Ly1lde Block, Room 49, Office hours
p M and Wednesday and Saturday Evenings Tel. 1914
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-31
To the Public.

Allow me to say a few words in
praise of Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy. had very severe cough and
cold and feared 1 would get pneu-
mouia, but after taking the second
dose of this medicine L felt better.
three bottles of it cured my cold and
the pains in my chest disappeared
entirely. 1 am most respectfully
yours for health, Ralph S. Meyers, o.
Thirty-seventh street, Wheeling, w.
Va. For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-31

My heart and hand another claimed,
Ills plea had come too late.
It's ever thus with people without
pluck and vim,
Take Rocky Mountain Tea, don't get
left again.
T. III. Thomas, druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-31

Mothers everywhere praise One
Minute Cough Cure for the sufferings
II has relieved and the lives of their
little ones it has saved. Strikes at
the root of the trouble and draws out
the inflammation. The children's
favorite cough cure. b. II. Bieber
and Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-31
Grent Lunch OF avn Fdilor.

For two years all efforts to cure
Eczema in the palms of my hands
failed, writes Editor II. n. Lester, of
Syracuse, Kan, 'then 1 was wholly
cured by Bucklen's Arnica Salve."
It's the worlds best for eruptions,
sores and all skin diseases. Only
CSC at Hartz & Ullemeyer's-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-31

Hives are terrible torment to the
little folks, and to some older ones
Easily cured. Doan's Ointment never
fails. Instant relief, permanent cure
At any drug store, so cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-31

Hundreds of lives saved every year
by having DIR. Thomas Eclectric Oil
in the house just when it is needed.
Cures Group, heals burns, cuts,
wounds of every sort.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-27
REAL ESTATE HENS VIEWS.
To BETTERMENT OF TENE-
MENT HOUSES.

The report OF the Tenement House Commission
which has been sent 10 the Legislature, has
yet been carefully studied by many of the leading
real estate in this city. The majority OF those
who yesterday said that the work OF
devising plan for improving the construction Of
tenement houses in hope of giving the occupants
greater comforts and protecting their health and
the health of the city well stupendous
one. Many real estate men have spent considerable
time in trying solve the perplexing tenement
house problem and have given form to their ideas
by erecting houses constructed plans embody-
ing their ideas
Charles E. Schuyler. a well known real estate
dealer. said: Il do agree with the statement
Of the commission that adequate light and air.
perfect sanitation, ETC. cannot be provided by the
best tenement house that be built with sufz-
Client prospect of income warrant its erection
There what I consider perfect tenement houses
in this city, and many other persons have the
views. These tenement houses are paying"
William E G. Gaillard, Of the firm Of McVickar
& Co, said: How improve the condition Of
persons living in tenement houses and the sanitary
arrangement of the houses is a great subject. 7
Will say. however. that I think the old model OF
tenement houses will be improved so that the
houses will be equal 10 the real value of the land"
>oOsiah T. LoyeJoy OF the firm of Loyejoy *
Noyes, said: There is doubt that tenement
is bound TO come. as the pub, health demsnds If
Inc people who live in tenement houses should
enter their homes as people Who live in what is
is no reason WIN sD"b tbinf bo1iG ~ IN he Sid re
one person and granted another for they are
some OF the things which go conserve the public
health The health of the city must be watched
ana guarded in the best possible manner and a
step In this direction is have the sanitary plans
OF me tenement houses as good as those houses
Quilt for the rich We often asked, How
TO get better sanitary plans for tenement houses 1t
can be accomplished in many ways One is 10 put
up tenement house a whole block and have a
court in the centre OF the block. Let the court be
big that plenty of light and fresh air will enter
the rooms fronting on the court BY having high
tenement buildings the courts could be large. Then
the buildings should be absolutely ireproof and in
place Of fire escapes build large pazzas so that if
a IRE breaks out in one section Of the building
the occupants in the burning section will able
10 get 70 another part of the house in a moment
without much trouble"
New-York tribune., 1901-02-27
!.

Dressing tables are becoming more and more
attractive in their slender grace Of form. There
are constant additions being made. too, 70 their
convenience, IL the shape Of unexpected drawers
snd boxes 70 hold the simple adJuncts OF the toilet
As they are always OF highly polished wood. the
only covering is lace scarf prefera bly, OF renais
ssnce OF point d'Arabe. OF A number Of mats Of
ne same laces. On these mats laid the toilet
articles that otherwise might scratch the polish
Ebony is no longer the proper thing in brush and
mirror frames. Quite the newest made OF wood
70 match the table. unless prefers the sterling
silver mounts which stin hold first rank II the
wood IS used. II is decorated with q large mono
gram of silver
sleeping room recently refurnished shows a
hlgaly effective color scheme OF green. The hard
wood floor has large japanese rug Of green and
white The walls are hung with green burlap with
trieze ot loosely leaved red poppes g green
ground Creamy chintz. with design OF poppies
and green leaves is used for window drapery and
upholstery, and dressing table. chihoniere and
chairs are os malachite green. The steel bed is
enanelled n the same shade. excepting. OF course
the knobs and top rail Of brass Even the pier
glass has had the malschite polish applied 70 Us
frame.
The toilet table accessories are Of rosewood.
whose red is extremely effective on The highly
polshee green. with the border OF lace soften
The entire effect is restful and CHEEKY with sufa-
sSs GE.a for winter anG eo2lnsss for sumner
garden. A shelf on brackets holds the garden box.
al being painted green This varies from the usual
window garden in being made OF pOtted plants.
These are placed in holes dug for them in the
box and when the blooming season Is over are ex-
changed Tor others IN fresh flower. In this way
room Is kept gay with flowers. Tulips are rioting
tnere Just now. Later the hyscinth and the mar
rlssus viii appear, with lilies Of the valley and
volets in the spaces between the pots.
Every one ought 10 have window garden. Moth
ng gives so much pleasure az such slight expense
oi money and trouble. box the length OF The
WINDOWS width and al least six inches wide and
as ceep should have layer Of broken crockerv
ano Jumps OF charcoal put in the bottom, and
over that the earth. which should be good rich
ioam. The box must be placed, when the bulbs
are planted in cool. dark place for OF three
weeks. II then may be taken TO the window In
watering add one teaspoonful OF ammonia 10 a
quart of water.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-27
WAS BORN TO GRACE THRONE" !"
MARITAL TROUBLES OF THE ST JOHNS LEAD TO
SUIT FOR SEPARATION

Edward St John. who has charge OF fllustra-
tions for D. Appleton & Co, is the plaintiff in an
action for separation from Margaret Sharnan 81.
John, 10 whom he married on May 25 1851 at
Port Richmond in which he charges her with cruel
and inhuman treatment almost from their mar
riage- Mrs St John yesterday awarded $50
counsel fee pending the trial Of her husbands ac-
ton, by Justice McAdam. in the Supreme Court
She did not ask for almony
ST John says there are two children OF the mar
rtage, aged. respectively. nineteen AID fourteen
years His wife has repeatedly in their presence
he asserts, referred 10 him as an "old bull" a
dog, liar" an 'unprinctpIed scoundre.'' a
"hckspirtle cur "beggar.'' lying scamp
and several other epithets of similar nature Mrs
St John also during the years and 1899 accord
ing 10 her husbands complaint, called her TWO
sisters beasts and hogs" her brother e
tough" her dead father ''od jackass'' and
blatant IDIOT: the PLAINTIFFS sister miserable
beggar and his deceased father. who was a cler-
gynan. "old lying hypocrite. like all minis
ters" His stepmother was termed lazy old ad-
ventures"
The plaintiff says his wife in 1889 threatened TO
go West and take the children with her unless he
decided her house. which he did In February
1890 she seized him by the throat and attempted
force him from the room. slapping him at the time
While endeavoring TO accomplish some literary
work at his home in New-Brighton in March 1892.
he says, she attacked him about money matters
until he leave the room and carry his
work in the kitchen. Then she snatched the pencil
from his hands and tore the paper Mrs ST. John
more than once. her husband alleges. said she had
been born 10 grace throne but that by marry
ing him she had unfortunately placed herself in a
ioSlton where she only graced dungheap.'
Al attempt was made Tor an agreement Of sepa-
ration. but Mrs. St John wanted $500 year,
while St John thought she should get on with 1895
a year She also wished 70 have The custody Of
the younger child Then ST. John brought proceed
tngs in court, and awarded the custody OF both
children; St John saws his income is only s. 800 a
year, while his wife has TWO houses which she
bought out OF his money and which are at least
worth S15,OO0
Mrs. ST. John denied the truth OF her husbands
charges and said he had declined support her
and her children since November, 1893 She de-
clared that she was compelled 70 go 10 her brother.
Frank p. Abbott, Berwyn. Cook County. Ill. who
is supporting Her. and helping her 20 maintain her
children, the eldest Of whom is employed by the
Chicago. BU ing and Quincy Railroad salary
of $50 month. She demands separation and the
custody Of the younger child
New-York tribune., 1901-02-27
TO SAVE THE HOME GARDEN.
WORKERS ARE TRYING TO RAISE MONEY
10 BUY THEIR LITTLE ITALY
SETTLEMENT

TIE cornodious house occupied by the Home
Garden al Nc 800 Pleasanr-ave. is 10 be sold be-
fore March Is and the friends OF the settlement
are hard al work trying 10 raise the necessary
r4co with which TO preserve IL for thei- work
II is an old-tashioned country house. standing on
the confines OF Little Italy and the Hungarian
quarter II Harlem. ane its mission is 10 help the
children of the streets. About eighty little folks
are entertained daily. after school hours. in the
winter playroons. where sand boards. games and
sfr1ple kindergarten work keep them busy until
o'clock. For the Oldest boys and girls there are
sewing and manual training classes. books music,
etc cooking class for girls and a carpentry
class for boys 10 be started soon
The summer playground Is open from April 70
Noveube-. II IS cool happy place. and the chill
dren never weary OF its games. sand piles and
,fnv gardens. 4 pleasant feature Of the work last
summer was the planting ot seeds in window
boxes IN the tenement hones-"horne gardening.
they called il Old dishpans, boxes and discarded
saucepans were called into use. and the result was
satisfactory 10 every one concerned
The ethics OF home life in the Sums are not
,lu-sys I'd 10 our standards" said Miss Anna c.
BUDDY head worker OF the settlement 10 Tribune
reporter yesterday zone OF the inco-rtgtbles said
70 me one day: 7 wish had sister Encouraged
n the first symptom OF awakening 20 better
things ! replied: II would be very nice for you
You bet was the quick response. You see. It's
This way. There's ne fadder, he hits Louie: Louie
nits Jakey; Jakey hits ne an 7 amt got nobody
70 hit II I had sister Ia XIII 'er. Seer q"
one OF the resident workers described recent
-aH upon one OF the Italian families near. and
declared that she left with that warm feeling
shour the heart which is engendered by true hos
ptalty The visit" she said, was unexpected, but
The family rose 10 the occasion and the children
were vociferous in their welcomings A whispered
consultation between The father and mother and
an eElptyiug OF pockets n search OF loose change
resulted IN a bottle OF lemon soda After borrow
lng a glass from the nexrdoor neighbor the mother
irew lie cork OF the bottle with her teeth tasted
the contents and handed the glass 10 The
children. meanwhile. entertained me- with songs
and recirsLions."
Il is proposed, during the coming spring and sum
ner, devote the playground for TWO days each
week 70 children Of the downtown slurns, and 10
provide them with z luncheon OF sandwiches and
milk
There Is e fourishirg branch OF The Tribune Sun
shine Society among the children and young people
~ the orga ntze ZION.
Mrs Ira Davenport IS president Of the auxiliary
committee. Miss L NJ Cammann. vice-presId sent:
Mrs. Anthony Dey Nichols, secretary, and Miss
Margaret a Jackson. treasurer. AL contributions
toward the work may be sent 10 Miss Jackson. al
No. 80 MaGison-sVe.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-27
sILk TRUST REPORT NOT CONFIRMED.

In regard 10 the report that practically all the
silk manufactures OF the country will be taken
by the great English silk manufacturers
trust the Coates. by the end Of this week, and
that among the American concerns interested were
those owned and controlled by the Beldng Broth
ers. Milo NJ. Belding, jr.. treasurer. Of Belding
Bros. & Co. silk manufacturers, of No 455 Broad
way. told Tribune reporter yesterday that in the
absence OF his father Lakewood he not
justified in affirming denying the story. He
would say, however. that for the fifteen years
they had been trying consolidate the silk in
dustry in order TO save the enormous expense at
tached 10 IL, but they no nearer now 70 ac-
complishing IL than when they began Mr. BeldinS
added that he lid not know the Coates had any in
tereSf In silk.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-27
4 HONAN LEGLSL4rnR

."rhe member from Arapahoe," saws the Speaker
Of the Colorado Legislature when Mrs. Evangelne
Hearth gets the floor Mrs. Hearth is in her second
term OF Office and friends predict that she will
be a Senator before long. She has several
bills before the House One provides for com
pulsory arbitration between employer and en-
Move: a community property rights bill. and sew
erai others that have anything but wonanish
ring 20 them She protests vigorously against cap
ttal punishment, and in doing is regarded as
the nnouthpiece OF Colorado women
Mrs Hearth sits al a desk that looks exactly
like ali the Others and dresses carefully but quiet
w She says that she finds her legislative brothers
not merely civil but gallant. and regards the
sions as Immensely interesting
In addition 10 her duties in the Legislature she
keeps house for her husband and two sons. paints.
ernbroiders cooks. debates. and keeDs posted on
current literature and events
New-York tribune., 1901-02-27
DAVID HARUN" NOT BARRED.
DR. BILLINGS OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY HERE.
SAYS HE ADMITS TO ITS SHELVES
ALL STANDARD FICTION

The reported discrimination OF the Boston Pub
lie Library authorities against such books as
David Harum." Mrs. Humphry Wards Eleanor
and Winston Churchiu's The Celebrity has
aroused much interest among literary people in
this city The Reading Committee Of the Boston
library is said 10 have passed some rather severe
criticisms numerous works by standard au-
thors-among others. Sir Walter Besant, Mrs.
Burton Harrison. Paul Leicester Ford Captain
Charles King William Bell. Robert Grant and
Mary Johnston
Dr. John s Billings. superintendent Of the Astor.
Public Library, in discussing the action OF the
Boston authorities said that he was q little scep-
teal as 10 whether the Boston Reading Commit
tee" had been so severe as had been reported. He
continued:
I know something about the Boston library sys-
TEN. and unless ! am wrong, the Reading Com
mittee merely passes French and Italian works.
! believe that the criticisms are expressions, OF
opinion. nothing more. and do not decide whether
"A book shall be bought not Here In New
York we make no discrimination against standard
fiction We have committee pass the
literary merits and the morals OF books. But then
not a great deal OF fiction is bought. have no
doubt, however. that you VIII find David 4arurl''
and the rest shelves.
At the New-York Free Circulating Library at
No 226 West Forty-second-st- IL was said that a
committee passed on the books but did not exer-
else any extreme censorship. generally recon-
mending the best known books OF the day.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-27
KINGS DAUGHTERS AND sOyS.

series Of religious meetings under the direction
Of the Central Council OF the International Order
OF the Kings Daughters and Sons, will be held in
the Madison Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church.
al Madson-ave and Sixtieth-st-. to-day. tomorrow
and Friday at and D. m Among the speakers
who are expected William Phillips Hall. OF the
twentieth Century Movement; the Rev. Dr. Fran
els & Clark. president Of the Young Peoples So
ciety Of Christian Endeavor Robert E. Speer Sec
retary OF the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Mis-
sions. and J. NJ. Cornell.
The lnterna tional Order OF Kings Daughters and
Sons is established in thirty States of the
union Many helpful institutions have been founded
by IL, and II is doing broad work along religious.
philanthropic and educational lines.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-27

though # IS fading IN h-tItancy. Il may yet b
seen and with the accompanying diagram can b
identified by child
AT 7:S0 or D. n. Just now. the bright srar
CapeTla is almost n the zenith e enc stands
facing westward that time he viii notice three
stars belonging 20 the constellation OF Fe-seuA at
the corners OF a small triangle. q little lower IN
the heavens. Still further down Is Gamma. IN
Androueda- The star IN Perseus furthest 20 tho
Observers right the north. Is Alpha The ono
furrhest down and OF 70 the left Is Beta or Agol
a famous variable. The Nova Is a line drawn
from Alpha Persei the Peiades OF TO the south
ward II one waits until 9 O'Clock or later the
Identification is not quite Capella I, then
10 The west or the zenith and Perseus Is little 70
the north a line dropped from II 20 the horizon
When discovered the new star was as orlsnJ as
CapelIa, or brighter. and Capela is brighter taan
the irst magnitude The astronomers express Inar
fact rather awkwardly BY the rating 81 vega
(O9 and Sirius (-1 y are also brighter than ErSr
magnitude stars But the Nova has now sunk
nearly 70 the level OF Alpha 90 and Beta Perset
(2sN OF Gamma Andromeda CD and the Pole star
e. % And in a few days IL will probably suoslde
still further After the amateur has once tdenT1ed
the new star will md il interesting 20 waIch
II from night 70 night and make fresh conParisors
between its brtEancy and that or It's nsisnoorS
New-York tribune., 1901-02-27
NAY BE HELD TO BE IN CONTEMPT.
'oHN c. BRECKINRIDGE ORDERED TO AP-
PEAR IN COURT ON FRIDAY.

Unless John c. Breckinridge appears n the CITY
animation in supplementary proceedings iuds-
ment debtor under a Judgment obtained against
him several months ago by Louise & Co. rIiners.
he Will be adjudged in contempt OF court and a ane
will be imposed on him. This was the order made
by Justice O'Dwyer yesterday application by
counsel for Louise & Co. 10 have him punished Tor
contempt.
Breckenridge was examined several times = the
supplementary proceedings instituted by the plain
tiffs after judgment was secured against iii He
declined last summer 70 answer certain Questions
and his examination was adjourned An order was
issued directing him to show cause before Justice
O'Dwyer why he should not be held in contempt
Counsel for Breckenridge contended that he should
rot be adiudged IN contempt for several technical
reasons The Judgment had been obtained against
Breckenridge for goods sold him, which. II was
said he presented 10 friends.
ficr fine he will be sent to Ludlow Street jail In
4fault OF payment until he has paid the amount o.
TIE fine. At the last examination 70 which he sub
ritted he admitted paying $50 week for board
and added Il don't pay il myself My folks pay
L. have real estate or personal property Eor
two months was employed by the New-York Life
Insurance Company as general agent"
Did you sign agreement with the NE tnsur-
ance company in which you stated you were over
asked.
Yes" he replied; but wish 70 say that can
not see what right you have 70 ask queSrlols Ike
this have said would pay this Judgment when
so meanly that would not pay II now even II ]
had tns money in my pocket"
New-York tribune., 1901-02-27
CUT OFF HUSBAND WITHOUT 4 CENT.

MRS GEORGE ". STOKES LEAVES HER PROP
ERTY TO TWO CHILDREN
Mrs Alice Louisa Stokes by her will. dated Janu-
AIRY n. 1888 which filed for probate yesterday
leaves nothing TO her husband. account OF his
extravaganza" The will was fled by the disin-
herited husband.
Mrs Stokes was a daughter Of Benjamin J.
Barnes and the wife OF George ". Stokes She
appoints her executors Franklin r Barnes and
Reginald II. Barnes, her brothers. and leaves all
her property 10 her daughter Alice Temple Stokes
and her son. George Thomas Stokes, who are re-
ceive the income until they reach their ra iortty.
when the whole estate Is 10 be divided between
them Her brothers are appointed guardians OF the
children. The clause cutting of the husband fol-
lows.
7 expressly declare il 70 be my intention and will
not 70 make any provision OF my estate for the
benefit OF nv husband. George William Stokes
having already paid 10 him a large portion Of
my estate and there being account of his ex-
travagance and lack of thrift. only sufficient OF my
estate left 10 provide for the proper naintenahce
educa tion and support OF my children
New-York tribune., 1901-02-27
FIRST FRENCH GIRLS CLUB.

The first French girls club has just been formed
in Paris and is looked upon with intense dsap-
provaI IL is said by the conservative 1t is called
the Association des Etudantes and the member
ship limited students OF certain colleges. in
cuding the University Of Paris. the School of Fine
Arts and the School OF Decorative Art. The club
had great difficulty in securing 4 home. the
landlords seemed to think il a highly improper
thing, but rooms finally were found in building
belonging to scientific society. The rules adopted
by the club are sufficiently stringent, would
think, TO quiet the fears of the opponents. The
rooms are 10 be closed 10 o'clock. games Of
chance are prohibited, no alcoholic beverages will
be served tobacco is not allowed the premises
and no pet animals permitted in the house.