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Rock Island Argus., 1901-10-23
Name. Of enc seriou.ly Hunt.

The following were seriously in
jured: Opal Jennings. 1. J. Weather
ford, Mrs. Mary Welch, Mrs. George
Schmidt, Miss Smith, Miss Kate
HobCr; two boys. about 10, who are
unconscious and unknown; Mrs. Le-
ona Orth. run over by the crowd; Mr..
Mcdowell, chest and back; Orma Pull
liam, cOlored. jumped from balcony,
compound fracture of leg: Frank
Blaecth. hurt about back and chest;
infant of B. Bernhan, Shippingport,
trampled upon and badly injured: Mrs.
Mary Plunke, trampled, bruised about
ankles and shoulders: Edward
Plunke, years old. Shippingport. deep
cash in head: one-year-old son Of Mr..
O. II. FEhke. crushed; Mrs. Charles
Gross. badly cut about the face and
feared 70 be internally injured; Miss
Kate Huiger. crushed; George Meyer
aged Il. tranipled about face; JO Fine,
operator of the pOlyScope, badly
bruised about the face and uncon-
sciOus: j.. &. Schneider, bruised about
Z fgnn
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-03-22

were far ahead Of Germany with re-
spect to school gardens. However, Il
close observation of the school gar
dcns OF these countries, Sweden,
France and Belgium, reveals the
fact that they are giving more in
structlon on the practical side of gar
dening than they are TO such work In
schoolrooms; indeed, the school gar
dens, or so-Called school gardens. Of
these three countries have devoted al
most their entire time To the cultiva-
tion of fruit ana vegetables. The
school gardens not only of SaXony,
but of the whole of Germany, are in
Crcasing rapidly IN numbers, and un-
der the guidance OF well-traiucd teach
ers are becoming more ana more valu-
able every day.
The first practical efforts TO estnb-
lish school gardens in connection with
the public schools of SaXonx says
Charles l.. Cole. our ConSul-General
I'm Dresden, were made in 1869, and
since that time the plan has been
prosecuted with satisfactory results.
The largest and best equipped is To-
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-03-22

previous overcoats. The effect is to
make the shoulders look very narrow
in front and the back quite round. 1t
looks, in fact, like 4 sack hanging
from the shoulders, and that is exact.
ly what The overcoat was in the first
place.
The original Raglan OvercOat was
fashioned out OF a sack. BY some the
invention is attributed to Lord Rag.
Ian himself. but IL seems more likely
that IL was invented by some officers
under his command. that he put on the
finishing touches and they gave it his
name.
The soldiers suffered greatly from
the cold They took the heavy sacks
in which -four, potatoes and other pro.
visions were sent to the army and
made overcoats out of them. The
opening already made at the top Of
the sack served as the neck Of the
coat. and they cut the sleeves by a
rough process from the sack itself
The result of this was the sleeve run
ming straight up to the neck. with a
curious seam on the shoulders in
front. which was originally intended
to take up the excessive fulness.
These coats were hailed with Joy.
saved the lives of a great many men
and achieved a popularity which they
did not lose in long time.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-03-22

"A geological scction of the crust OF
the earth
In the workshop boys are instructed
TO use carpenters and coopers' tools,
and not only learn TO repair but are
soon able 10 manufacture boxes and
similar articles In wood.
The whole care Of the garden and
grounds Is intrustcd under instruction
TO the children, who almost invariably
take interest and pride in their work.
When the practical work is over for
the season bulbs and roots for pot
flowers are distributed among the
children. who at their homes practice
the care of indoor plants
The site of the large school garden
in Leipsig, though surrounded by for
Csts. is exposed to the sun. and Is
watcrcd by the River Ploisse. and Is
conveniently located. 1t contains IL.
600 square yards The soil in the
garden Is fertile. being what is called
"AulChm" earth deposited by the riv.
or in earlier periods. and was plowed
deep. In the garden is a pretty pond.
surrounded Dy and containing a large
variety of water plants. On the shady
side of this pond rocks have been
placed. SO as 10 allow different spcci-
mems of plantJ 10 be- raised which usu-
ally grow in the mountains. In the
centre of the garden Is a rough pavil-
ion, whore the children can take shell
ter in case they are caught in a show
or.
The botanical teachers devote much
of their time To the herbs and spices
which are used in the household.
Vegetables, too. are especially consid-
cred, and the children are taught to
utilize every nook ana corner Of the
little gardens which some of them
have at home, FOR the raising Of kitch-
en- supplies. In fact. those children
who have garden space at home take
great interest in cultivating Il few
products. This garden is open daily,
with the exception of Sundays ana
holidays. from morning until evening.
The teacher has sufficient opportunity
90 take his classes 10 the garden, 10
acQuaint the pupils with the hora and
Impress upon their childish minds the
natural growth of every useful and
poisonous plant. The teachers have
the right To take from the garden
such material as they may want for
the demonstration in the class rooms.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-03-22

the spinal column and neck of the
patient to produce muscular relaXa-
ton, while the general temperature is
reduced 10y the application of the cool
ing apparatus to other parts of the
body. The mattress OF the bed is
adapted TO be inflated with hot water
or air, and in order to maintain the
water at the required temperature the
mattress is connected with the water
heater in proximity to the bed by
means of a pipe. 1t will be noticed
that supports for fractured arm or
lee are also provided, as well as n
thermometer, writing tablet, holder
for medicine glasses etc. The design
cr Of the appliance is Adolfo Lurla.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-03-22
Reforms I'm German Language.

The AllGemeiner DeutScher Sprach-
mission The mission is to encourage
the simplihcation and purity of the
German language one Of its aims is
To make both spoken and written Ger
man simpler. not only by using shorter
and less involved sentences. but by the
elimination of the use Of foreign words
in the social, business and scientific
worlds. The headquarters of the as
sociation are in Berlin. and there are
branches in Milan and many parts of
Austria. as well as in London Lon
don Daily Mail.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-03-22
Secret Signal. OF Trad.,m.n.

Brokers and tradesmen In England
have an elaborate code OF signals
which Is used between partners In the
presence Of third party. and some at
tempts have already been made 20 in
troduce the same into this country. In
making a idea" one partner will tele-
graph the other "raise the price" by
passing his finger over his upper lip
or lower the price" by 5troklng the
lower lip.
BE ca"tious" in indicated by rub
bling the left eye with the back Of the
forehnger. Accept the Offer or
"clinch the deal' Is conveyed by pull
Ing the waistcoat down with both
hands, as II strengthening II. and
stop negotiations" by biting at the
thumb nail. The sign postpone" s
made by passing the hand over the
forehead.
Another signal is 10 wind the watch
chain about the left fore6nger. which
means "the applicant for employment
will not do" Placing the finger tips
OF both hands together means that
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-03-22
on! FOR STRENGTH!
Weak Nerves, Tired, Exhausted
Bodies.
THE Complaint Of Thousands upon
Thousands.
Health and Strength are
Within Your Grasp.
Or. Greane'S Moyvura Makes You
Strong and Well.
It 10 the Great Restorative of Brain
and Nerves.

It - the Great Restorative of Brain
and Nerves.
Oh, those nerves of ours. how they
do bother us! Weak. tired. and ner-
vous is the complaint everywhere.
We overwork. dissipate. weaken our
bodies, ruin our health. and finally
break down. Sleeplessness and indi.
gestIon are early symptoms. for the
nerves ore too exhausted and irritable
to permit rest. and the stomach too
weak TO digest food.
Il is nerve and brain exhaustion
which makes the brain tired. and the
arm nerveless. the limbs trembling,
the muscles weak, and the whole body
without strength, energy or ambition.
II Is loss of nerve and vital power
which Is slowly but surely sapping the
very life itself. and unless help is
sought from the right source. the end
will be shattered nerves, insanity with
softening of the brain. nervous pros
tratlon, heart failure. paralysis or pre-
mature death.
Beware of such symptoms! A well
known druggist, Charles W. Eggles-
ton, 329 Park Avenue. Worcester
Mass, suffered from nervous prostra.
tlon and all its terrible symptoms. lie
writes the following letter telling what
lie knows is the best way 10 get we'll
Some time ago | was taken with
nervous prostration, | suffered terribly
with my nerves and could get no sleep
at all. | became fearfully exhausted,
my stomach was in terrible condition
from dyspepsia, and could eat hardly
anything.
IL used several medicines but with.
out benefit. Being in the drug busl-
ness myself. and having had many
customers speak in the highest terms
OF DR.. Greene's NeTvura blood and
nerve remedy. | determined to try II.
After taking only one-half bottle be-
gan TO feel much better.
II slept soundly at night. and my
appetite was splendid. After taking
three bottles. I ate three square meals
day. and had not the slightest dis
tress. My nerves were perfectly strong
and felt like a new man, being COM
pletely cured OF all my troubles.
"Out of the respect bear the manu-.
facturers OF DR.. Greene's Nervura blood
and nerve remedy. and my desire to
have the sick and suffering made we'll
and strong ! unhesitatlngly say that
this medicine is the best and most
wonderful remedy known today.
1T does just what is said OF II. Il
cures disease. Don't hesitate to use Il.
sufferers, for you will never regret Il.
You will be made we'll and strong"
AS this letter Is from a dealer in
medicine. his word Is authority on
tuch matters. Everybody knows that
DR.. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve
remedy Is the great leading medicine
OF the age. Take II and you will be
made strong. healthy and vigorous
Doctors recommend Il because IL II
the prescription OF physician. and
because they know u cures.
DR.. Greene. the most successful spe
cialist In curing nervous and chroni,
diseases, discovered II. He can b,
consulted free. personally or by letter
at his ofanA. az w ttth St.. New Yorl
City.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-03-22

An instance of that legal courtesy
which is n synonym of Congressional
courtesy occurred in Galesburg court
room the other day. Attorney jim
Mckenzie and lawyer from East
Galesburg became involved in n wordy
discussion, in which each questioned
the others word. The East Galesburg
legal light maintained his position.
claiming that he could find his author
ity. He turned over the pages of the
statute book, when, quick as a flash,
Mac said:
You will find what you want on
page, section -"
The innocent attorney looked up the
reference and found the law governing
the running loose of iackasseS.
And the court smiled.-Philadelphi1
Item.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-03-22
Complete Hospital Outfit.

The Illustration shows n special.
constructed bed adapted for use in
hospitals. provision being made for
treating numerous diseases and also
for surgical work. A cooling tank Is
provided which contains ice and
water. and this can be brought in
proximity with any portion of the
body while the remainder Is given hot
treatment by other appliances. The
special function of the cooling tank
is to regulate the temperature of a
pyretic or febrile paticnt-as, for in
stance. in spinal meningitis. pneu-
monia, typhoid fever and all forms
Of eruptive diseases, where bodily
temperature plays such an important
role. In spinal meningitis and typhoid
1t may be necessary to apply heat to
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-03-22

the interviewed employe Is to be dis
missed When shCpwalier extends
the first two fingers OF the right hand
and grips the others the assistants
know that the customer is n klepto-
maniac.
Old hands at trade can, it is said.
carry on n conversation in master
ly manner In the presence Of n third
party as expert as themselves but ig-
norant of the special signal code by
which they work.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-03-22
Here's "a Healthy Village.

Few places can produce such a rec
ord as the village of DevOran, Devon,
In England. In It's population Of about
450 there are living now ten persons
who have lived in five reigns, namely.
those Of George Ill, George w. Will
liam ~, Victoria and Edward VII
The aggregate ages of the ten amount
TO $50 years, an average of eighty
three and n half years. There are
seventeen other persons who have
lived in four rcigns, and whose aggrc-
gate ages amount to 1906 years, an
average of sevcnty-four and n half
years, the average age Of the twenty
seven persons thus being nearly sew
enty-eight years.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-03-22
The DUTY OF MOTHERS.

What suffering frequently results
from a mothers ignorance; or more
frequently from a mothers neglect tc
properly instruct her daughter
Tradition says "soman must suf.
fer" and young women are so taught.
There is little truth and a great deal
of exaggeration in this II young
woman suffers severely she needs
treatment, and her mother should see
that she gets it.
Many mothers hesitate 20 take their
daughters 10 physician for examina-
tion but no mother need hesitate 20
write freely about her daughter or
herself 10 Mrs. Pinkham and secure
the most efficient advice without
charge. Mrs. Pinkhams address is
Lynn, Mass.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-03-22
War Fatal 20 Doeked Hor.e.

The vicious and cruel-hfbit-5f dock.
Ing horses tails is held by humane
persons In England 10 have been one
cause OF the large loss Of hOise In the
English army in South Africa. The
regular army horses have their natural
tails. but as volunteer soldiers are
called for in time OF war. 50 volunteer
horses are drafted. and in England the
fashion outside OF the army is 10 dock
the tails Of horses.
The chief scourge 10 animals Of the
african campaign has been the flies.
and against these pests tha docked
horses had no protection. The agony
they suffered contributed undoubtedly
10 the heavy mortality among the ami
mails.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-03-22

Gated Il; Plauen. suburb OF Dresden.
anc was founded In 1882. The grounds
contain three acres. on which are
erected main school building FOR boys,
main school blildiug Tor gIlS. gym
naslum, carpenter and workshop for
boys and building In which girls are
instructed I'm cooking.
A portion of t5e grounds is used for
the cultivation OF fruit and forest
trees. where the boys are instructed to
plant, prune and care for all descrlp-
tion Of trees raised In this kingdom.
The vegetable garden Is tended oy
girls. who are taught how to prepare
the ground for planting to plant, hoe,
weed and generally cultivate al kinds
Of vegetables common in Saxony.
A portion OF the grounds Is devoted
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-03-22

Mrs. August Pfalzgraf, of South
Byron, Wis, mother of the young lady
whose portrait we here publish, wrote
Mrs. Pinkham in January, 1896 saying
her daughter had suffered for two
years with irregular menstrpation -
had headache all the time, and pain in
her side, feet swell, and was generally
miserable. Mrs. Pinkham promptly
replied with advice, and under date OF
March, 1899, the mother writes again,
that Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound cured her daughter OF all
pains and irregularity.
Nothing in the world equals Mrs.
Pinltham's great medicine for regu-
lating woman's peculiar monthly
troubles
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-03-22

IL Is also possible for any one inter
ested in the study of botany to obtain,
free OF charge. specimens from the
school garden. II Is said that there
are a great many who avail them
selves of this opportunity.
The children are taught the art Of
transplanting and grating trees by
watching the gardener. They are not
permitted TO work themselves, as
there are too many of them.
The city has. besides this garden.
six school gardens in the true sense Of
the word. In these school gardens.
everything pertaining to gardening
and fruit culture Is taught. The chill
dren are told just what insects and
bugs are destructive to plants. AS a
rule. this class OF school gardens is
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-03-22

themselves the name OF being most
excellent gardeners, and their services
are sought after perhaps more than
those Of any other nationality. and
while they may be naturally good gar
deners, yet their fitness for nursery
work Is doubtless due in many cases
to the training which they received
In the school gardens OF Sweden be.
fore cmlgratlng To the United States
At that time France and Belgium
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-03-22

said TO Have Been shaped Out Of q 20
tato sack.

The raglan coat Is not a new fash
Ion. As most people suppose. but the
revival OF an old one. says the New
York Journal. II was invented during
the Crimean war. In which England
and France fought against Russia in
1888. and was named after Lord Rag
Ian. the British commander-in-chief.
The chief peculiarly Of this coat is
that II has no shoulders 10 speak OF.
The sleeves start from the neck In.
stead OF the shoulders, as In most
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-03-22

tlcally they are scarcely a quarter Of
a century old. Our Department Of
State, recognizing that these schools,
or their like. have been established in
America. and that more Information
regarding them Is needed from their
native home. instructed It's Consular
agents in various parts Of Europe to
investigate the subject and report.
Sweden, the home, II not the birth.
place, OF instruction in manual train
ing, Is far ahead Of other countries in
school gardens. and In the year 1880
had 2OO0 In many parts of the Uni
ted States the Swedos have gained for
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-03-22
Political Attitude.

In defining a political candidate as
"a man who is asked 10 stand wants
TO sit, and Is expected 10 lie" Winston
Spencer Churchill, VI. T., has nicely
preserved the balance between wit
and fact-Youth's Companion.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-03-22
Here is a Curious Optical Illusion.

Among optical illusions one of the
most curious is the ring trick II
consists Of four rings so drawn that II
held a yard or two away and looked
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-03-22

Window plants in Germany are of
ten watered with cold tea or coffee
The effects are said to be beneficial.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-03-22

1t is a popular belief that holly
bush planted near dwelling protccts
the house from lightning
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-03-22

at steadily for iew moments it vii
appear as il they had changed ant
turned inside out.
This is a difficult trick TO explain. L
is simply one of those strange decep
tions which lead us to believe tha
while we are looking at an inanimat'
object il undergoes some ineXplicabl
alteration.-Ne York Herald.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-03-22

10 the raising OF flowers. particularly
roses, vioiets. pansles. etc. In which
both boys and girls are instructed. and
on account OF the love for flowers
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-03-22

open 10 boys only. The girls OF poor
parents are instructed ia dairy and
kitchen work.-New York Press.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-03-22
| Modern Education
) Demands the
} School Garden|
Host Celebrated of These Insti-
tutions in Europe.
,oooccc3oooocccococc'

7 THEORETICALLY school gar.
dcns were suggested and
planned by the educators In
Enrnnn a canturv oOo Drap-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-12-24
FARMER KILLED BY TRAIN
Train Crew Arrested for Murder. but
 Were Discharged.

Van Buren, Ark, Dee. 24.-Late yes terday afternoon, while a freight train was passing through Mulberry, this county, w. l.. Evins. a farmer, at tempted to cross the track ahead of the engine and was run down and kill ed. Deputy Sheriff King boarded the train and placed the entire crew under arrest on a charge Of murder. The train was brought to Van Buren and the crew taken before District Attor- ney Rogers, who after investigatine the matter. ordere their discharge. The train was in charge of Conductor J. NJ. Bates and Engineer George Crammell. Attorney Rogers eXoner- ated the crew from any blame
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-12-24
.SI ANDS BEHIND LAW Maelay Says He Is Protected by Civil Service In
 Ills Job. CLAIMS PRESIDENT CANNOT RE- MOVE HIM AND HE WILL !!
 RESIST.
He Demands a Trial by Naval Pro ceedure aa to What He Said
 About Schley.
REPLY TO REQUEST TO RESIGN

New York. Dee. 2f.-Edgar Stanton MacLay, whose connection with the sehleE case =Ie3 President Roosevelt to request his resignation as special laborer in the navy has made formal demand for trial by usual navy proce- da1e. He aHerred that his case canle under the civil service law and he could not be removed without formal charges. trial and convictions The re quest for his resignation was sent to him by .Rear Admiral Barker. com mandei' of the navy yard at Brooklyn. and he replied at once by letter. for mallS. setting forth his position.
 Discussing the case Maclay said:
 The president cannot have me dis missed under the law as 1 see it. I do not see how he can force mo ont. I @ni protected by the ciYil service jaws enacted by congress. whose enact ments the president is -hound to ex- eepte. do not lnows positively. but Fl believe that my position under the civil service furnishes nc with ample protection so long as violate no rules of the service. and that l have net done and have so stated in my letter to the cOmmandant in answer to tho request for my resginatiop. No, did not say that the president was as bad as the czar of Russia. !
 T have done" nothing more than to write the commandant and ask that charges be preferred against me. and l will do nothing more just now ! have not been suspended and am work ing here today as have been doing for fifteen months and 1 have tried @ do my duty here and have broken no. rules. and shall simply stand by my rights. more for the principle of the matter than anything else; for my position here pays me very little and is chiefly valuable because it affords me experience and information as ma terial for my books
 Rear Admiral Barker forwarded Maclays letter to Washington