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Rock Island Argus., 1901-11-23
TO UNFOLD MYSTERY
A Treat i'm Store i'm Forthcoming Lee
ture by Sir Robert
Ball.

There is always an attraction in
the unfolding of a mystery; i'm the
telling of a great story whose inner
facts have not been known. And as
there are no mysteries that surpass
in interest those that lie locked
within the things we oftenest see. so
there is no story that is more en-
rapturing than the disclosures of
these things we see every day. or
every night, yet do not comprehend.
On the evening of Dec. II the Peo-
pie of these three cities are to have a
rare opportunity TO get close to ma
ture's heart and find out her hidden
things. On that night Sir Robert
Ball, the greatest of English astron-
omers, man of science whose fame
girdles the earth, and whose books
have gone to all the corners of the
globe, wherever the science of the
cosmos is studied. is to be our guest.
lie will lecture at the Burtis opera
house, Davenport, on that date, on
some of the most wonderful things
that the physical side of astronomy
has to tell. The Tri-City Press club
is to bring him here on that date,
and its members take great salts
faction now in presenting this as the
rarest opportunity of the kind that
has come to the people of these three
cities. No such lecturer has appear
ed here in many years, if, indeed, one
has ever appeared. No such lecture
on the marvels of the stellar world,
and the life history of our own old
earth. has ever been told here as this
man, fresh from the study of these
things, will then come to tell us.
There is no field of scientific re-
search that begins to rival physical
astronomy i'm interest for men of all
degrees of intelligence and learning,
from the child in school TO the oldest
among us. and there is no lecturer,
using the English language as a me
dunn, who rivals this learned man.
Withal he is a man of very common
and very human tastes and likings.
He is genial, companionable, and a
good fellow, as well as a wonderful
student and thinker He knows how
TO enjoy an hour of social chat as
well as he knows how to write a
great scientific work that the librar-
les of the country wait for. He puts
his genial self, in its most interesting
form, into his lecture, and he holds
his listeners, young and old, fairly
spellbound, while he tells of the vast
Things that have to do with the build
ing of suns and moons and other
worlds than ours. The stereopticon
him with a rich array of
the best of pictures of the unseen
wonders that stud the armament by
night, and both together, the pictures
on the screen, and the man and his
talk, make an evening of intellectual
enjoyment that is simply unsurpass-
able II is almost three weeks away,
but already the indications are for
house fairly crowded by the people
of the three cities and the surround
ing towns.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-11-23
Rare Chance for Investment.

To be sold at auction at the court
house door in Davenport, Iowa, on
Monday, Nov. 25th, at o'clock p. m,
one of the finest centrally located
business properties, being $50 feet
on the east side of Perry and Second
street, and 12S feet on the north side
of Second and Perry streets, in the
city of Davenport, Iowa, one block
from Union depot, pOstoffice and ho-
tells, two blocks from all banks. It's
central location is an opportunity
for one of the best investments to be
had in Davenport.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-11-23
TIDE OF LIFE AT THE THEATRE
Strong Attraction to be Seen In Rock Island
Tomorrow

Tomorrow.
A play which appeals to the heart
is 'The Tide of Life" which will be
at Harper's theatre tomorrow night.
1t is n melodrama of modern life,
written by an expert, and embracing
just that quantity of sensational in
cident necessary to make the story
realistic. While The Tide of Life"
has several powerful scenic and me-
chanical surprises, it does not de-
pend upon that alone to make n
success. There is a plot which is so
true TO nature that it palpitates to
the heart-throbs of the audience. y
young girl has been stolen from
luxurious home when a child. The
true nobility of her nature shines
through the sordid and wicked sur
rounding in which she finds herself,
and when at last she is restored to
her father, it is one who has retained
all that is good and noble in woman
hood. Among the sensations in the
play is the electrocution of william
on a live wire, and wild ride by the
young girl on top of an express
freight train. The scenery is all new,
and the effects have been patented.
The following well-known artists are
in the company: Ward Caulfield,
Arthur Lane, Maud /. Entwistle, Will
liam Strong, Frank Kilday. Anna
Driver, May +. Cunard, John f. Casey,
Paul Matchette, Gustave Wallace,
Howard Earle and +. j. McKeen.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-11-23
Hot Shots at NreCabe,s Tonight.

Ladies' 35c hose .......-19 19c
Mems and boys 25c gloves .......1 1Oc
Window shades, complete........ SC
25c collar and cuff bags. 10c
25c laundry bags and pillow tops. Zoe
Ladies' 25c maco fieeced vests. 12hc
81 electric seal muffs. S9c
Children's 62c dresses. ..35c
Tar soap, per cake. e...............- 1c
Listerine, per bottle. e............15c
Safety pins, per card &c
SIPS felt outing hats. .25c
English walnuts, per pound. 121ac
Best peanut candy. y.......1O 1Oc
Rock Island Argus., 1901-11-23
Specials at the Leader.

Ladies' plump dongola lace shoes,
the style of toe trifie narrow, sizes
5h to 8 L, at $1.0O.
Ladies' bright dongola lace shoes
up-to-date toes DE and EE widths,
sizes regular, shoe that would be
cheap at S1.75, for this sale S1.45.
y lot of ladies' fine kid, lace shoes
of several different styles, sold form
erly at $3.50, go in this sale at S1.95.
THE LEADER SHOE STORE.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-11-23
strnIghtforvvnrd.

He-You mustn't believe every beg
gar who comes to your door.
She-But this was no common beggar.
He was a sea captain who had lost ev-
erything in shipwreck.
He-How do you know he was?
She-He told n straightforward story
about how his ship went to pieces on
the coast of Switzerland.-Phila
Press.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-11-23
that rhrohblnr Headache

Would quickly leave you, if you
used DIR. Kings New Life Pills.
Thousands of sufferers have proved
their matchless merit for sick and
nervous headaches. They make pure
blood and build up your health. Only
25 cents Money back if not cured.
Sold by Hartz & Ullemeyer, drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-11-23

1t is probable that Rock Island is
not worse than hundreds of other
cities in the evils complained of, but
as said before Mayor Knox took it
upon himself TO declare he would
make il better.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-11-23

Mothers write us that they have
solved the problem of keeping their
children well. Give them Rocky Noun
tain Tea each week. A blessing to
mother and child. It. II. Thomas,
druggist.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-11-23

There is no surer beginning for q
home than simple furnishing. In SIM
plicity lie safety, reason and art. There
is nothing fner nor higher. 1t is su-
Dreme.-Ladies' Home Journal.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-11-23
Permitted to See the Keeping of Promises
Harboring of Women in Saloons
That A1dermaniC Inquiry

in the business.
Among the places in which the al
derman might have found women in
the stalls back of the bar may be
mentioned the unsavory Hub which
bears the especial distinction of hay
ing a republican alderman represent
ing the Second and Fourth wards for
it's chief proprietor and active mana
ger, the American house saloon on
Market square; the White Elephant
at 1916 Second avenue: the Opera
house saloon at 1901 Second avenue;
the &c. Il. & q. Sample room" at the
corner of Twentieth street and Sec
ond avenue. and 'Pete's" place be
tween Second and Third avenues on
Twentieth street.
These are few but not all of the
places by any means where the al
derman might have found conditions
NOT at all complimentary to he pres
ent municipal management.
In most of the above places the al
derman need not have gone away
from the bar TO have been apprised
of the presence of females i'm the
same room. If he had kept his ears
open he could have heard them and,
especially if the hour chanced to be
Il tritie late, he could have seen them.
If the said alderman had gone
all the way around he would proba-
bly, have noticed one or more of those
suggestive red lights which Mayor
Knox actually caused to be removed
when he entered his office but which
IN ba ranlaep1 Otba1-
things that might have caught his
eye are musical instruments, very in
nocent, it is true. and any number of
slot machines the winnings of which
when there CHANGED TO be any, are
ostensibly paid i'm trade-bnt that is
another matter.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-11-23
e~ Some Sapolio Fables s~
Or Why the Mayors Brand
Failed to Clean.

This is the parson of Open town
Who viewed the city with righteous frown.
He worked for mayor both night and day.
To purge the city where vice held sway
In truth he trumphed, with shepherds staff,
But the mayor elected gave him the laugh.
Mayor couldn't go back ON the gang. You know
They would stand for
Sapoio.
Now mark the mayor of Open town
Who vowed the wnerooms he would down.
He kept his promise, you do not think.
But anyway, the girls that drink
Still get the glad hand left and right,
From joints wide open day and night.
They sing their songs and dance it slow
Nor fear the mayors
Sapolo.
Then watch the copper of Open town
AS he passes the joint of bad renown
"r'would not be well to undertake
10 pull the joint, he might mistake
On Market Square the sign To scan,
And pull the place of al alderman
So ne passes them all in bunch you know.
Who laughs at the mayors
Sapolio.
Ho. sing the praise of Open town.
Where red lights glare when the is down.
You mustn't expect mayor good.
10 chase the bunch as he said he would.
They like the plan of Open door,
Its just free ii before.
When the mayor prospective made show
And threatened to
Sapolio.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-11-23
SHOES AND RUBBERS FREE
Take Your Choice at Our Eleventh Ami
xersary Shoe Sale.

With every pair of shoes bought
(cash) from $1.9S up we will give you
your choice of pair of new rubbers
to fit your shoes or a pair of shoes.
Commencing Nov. Is and ending Nov.
%. DOLLY BROS.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-11-23
nna RnffIa

of Remick's Pepsin Blood Tonic will
make you fairly sparkle with new life
and vigor. For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-11-23
Cold Weather Footwear

Be prepared for the by keeping your
warm We can supply you with warm lined and felt
shoes in all styles from the Broad Common
that the older people find Kid
Stylfshed Lined Shoe for the younger generation.
Our Slipper Department is complete Every style
and shape of Felt Slippers that you think from
5Oc to =
Rock Island Argus., 1901-11-23
The Carving Season.

The days of cranberry sauce have
come. The turkey, too, is here. No
vember formally Introduces the cary
ing season. Our cutlery is of the
best quality and most graceful pat
tern.
You win enjoy your duties as host
if properly equipped. We can do it
at the lowest price.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-11-23
Roasted TurkieS, Geese
and Ducks

stuffed with our delicious
Candies. Come and get one.
Let us have your Ice Cream O.
order for your Thanksgiv-
ing Dinner.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-19
ANIMALS APPRECIATE MUSIC.
Experiments Show That Harmonious
sounds Are Pleasing to Them.

Experiments show That Harmonious
sounds Are Pleasing to Them.
Recent experiments undertaken to
ascertain whether or not the lower
animals are affected by instrumental
music have proven to the entire salts
faction of those who conducted them
that powerful influence is exerted. A
concert was given at poultry show
as anexperiment. While the musicians
were tuning their stringed instru-
ments the fowls paid no attention,
but as soon as they began to play they
listened intently, and the only one
among them that seemed dissatisfied
was an old trukey cock. Though all
his companions were perfectly quiet,
he made more noise than usual. The
concert was regarded as a success and
as convincing proof that poultry like
string music.
That animals like to hear a violin
played seems also to be clearly proved.
Herr F. C. Baler, a German zoologist,
played in their presence many times
and found that the music pleased them.
A puma at the first sound of the vio-
lin stretched himself at full length in
his cage and listened quietly as long
as the music was soft and low, but
the moment it became loud and fast
he sprang to his feet, dashed his sides
with his tail and began to pace nerv-
ously up and down his narrow inclo-
sure. A jaguar at the sound Of lively
music showed great uneasiness, but
became quiet when soft music was
played, and even further manifested
his pleasure by thrusting his paws
through the bars of his cage, so as to
detain the yiolinist who was passing
on in order to play for another animal.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-19
PnPiS Postal stories.

Some Paris postal stories are going
the rounds just now. one of them has
reference to letter posted in a little
country place IN France to the minister
of public instruction. Paris. The send
er did not put n stamp upon II, know
ing that government letters are carried
free.
The provincial lady official, however,
evidently not knowing this, put a
postage stamp on the letter and sent
the postman 10 cole q the 10 centimes
from the sender, whose name, by some
mysterious means, the secret of which
is in possession of her sex, she man
aged to discover.
Another anecdote relates that a wei
known Partisan lawyer sent letter TO
NJ. Millerand, and put a 15-centime
stamp on IL, evidently forgetting that
stamp was unnecessary. Now, the let
te, was overweight, and the postoffice
people, evidently thinking only of the
stamp, and not of the minister's privi-
leges, claimed 30 Centimes excess. This.
os course. NJ. Millerand refused TO pay.
and the unlucky sender was forced to
take II and pay the 30 centimes, max
ing in all, 40 Confines, ouS of HIS own
pocket; whereas. had he put no stamp
at all on 1t, ii would have been safely
delivered. Paris Messenger.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-19

10 Court Raven station; he could meet
her there and take her home.
"She is right" said Sir Raoul; that
seems to me more fitting. She is right,
as she always is"
SO the day came-a bright Septem-
her day--when all the world seemed
changed to the Earl OF Carayen. The
train was due at the Court Raven sta
ton at 3 in the afternoon, and the
earl was to meet it.
Lord Carayen kept his word. The day
was celebrated as wedding day Great
tents were erected in the park, and
all the children and the tenantry were
feasted therein TO their hearts con-
tent. There was nothing but rejoic-
ing and merriment and happiness.
The earl stood by the carriage door
when the train stopped. There was not
much time for greeting then. He
clasped his .wifes hands between his
own, hesitated for moment. and then
kissed her.
My wife my darling welcome
homei" he said.
Then he helped her into the carriage
and took his seat by her side He saw
her face grow pale with emotion as
the ringing cheers Of men, women and
children fell upon her ear, and, as
the carriage drove slowly along, more
than one rough voice cried, Heaven
bless your ladyship! Welcome home!"
They drove slowly, for the crowd was
great. It increased as they drove
through the park, and when the car
riage stopped at the great entrance It
was wonderful to see the throngs OF
people. The earl stood up to thank
them for their kind and spontaneous
greeting. Then he took his wife's
hand in his, and a beautiful smile
frightened her face as she looked round
upon them-there was hardly one in
the vast gathering who had not re-
ceived some kindness, some favor or
benefit from her hands.
''My friends" he said, every man
who loves his wife has a pet name for
her. My wife is the good angel of my
house" Then they passed indoors, fol-
lowed by the good wishes of all who
knew them.
There was small and early dinner
party at the castle; the members of
it were the earl, the countess, Sir
Raoul, Arley Ransome and Mrs. Glen
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-19
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EHE lSURERS DAUGHTER.
BY-CHAREoTTE M. BRAEME
INTERNATIONAL PRESS ASSOCIATION

sin of mine. Mrs. Glenvil, is very i'll,
and is ordered to Nice. ask you to
let me go with her. She will be away
q year--see what that year will eff
feet. IL love of me has sufficient in
fuence over You to keep you good.
/. industrious, active, for the. benefit of
others, as you are now, | shall believe
that YOU love me If in a years time
yon come to me and tell me that you
love me better than ever, that time and
absence have not changed you. / will
return with you, and will make you a
most loving devoted wife. Do you
accept nv proposal?''s
He stood for a few moments in
thoughtful silence. and then he said
Yes. accept it'll shall be pleased
TO prove my sincerity to you"
The earl returned to Ravensmere,
to show all needful politeness and re-
spect for Lady Hamilton. 1t was
great relief to him when the doctor
pronounced her well enough to return
home. and he was little surprised
when he found that she regretted leav-
ing Sir Raoul more than anyone else.
The noble, honest soldier had made
great impression on the fashionable.
beautiful coouette. "He is a man
worth loving" she said to herself.
Then the earl returned to London to
see his wife and Mrs. Glenvil off. He
went with them to Dover-they had
decided upon going to Paris first He
stood for a few minutes on the deck
of the steamer before it sailed; he
looked with longing, wistful eyes at
the face of his young wife.
"Hildred, how | wish that l were
going with you." he said
so 90 |. she replied, with a frank.
charming smile. But that would not
do-you must stand the test. You will
come to fetch me and the year will
not seem so long"
He sighed as he looked at her.
II have a kind of fear that l shall
be like the naughty boy in the story
book he said-'I shall meet with my
! just punishment Hildred. if anything
should happen to me before the year is
| outr-?"
Il promise you to return at once if
you are i'll or in trouble she replied,
| earnestly.
My darling, give me one kiss" he
cried, suddenly
But the countess drew down her veil
No, she said. that would make the
parting even harder. Good-by. Heaven
bless you, Uric"
"Good-by, my wife" he said; and
his eyes filled with tears as he watched
the steamer cutting her way through
| the blue wares.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-19
SABBATH IN SWEDEN.
IL Is Day When the Popuiace Seeks
Pleasure.


We spent Sunday in Gothenburg
and had an opportunity to observe the
Swedish plan of Sabbath observance,
writes William f. Curtis, who is in
Sweden In the morning the churches
were all crowded and the services
were very long. The pastors usually
preached an hour, and. although the
heat was oppressive and in some
churches the sun blazed through the
big curtainless windows until the air
was almost sitting, the congregation
sat through the two hours with COM
mendable patience, and went home to,
their dinners edited.
About o'clock in the afternoon
people began to appear upon the
streets carrying baskets and wraps and
walking towards the parks. The street
cars were crowded, and carriages
were so numerous as 10 form process
sions, all driving the same way. Ey-.
where. Long excursion trains were
leaving every half hour from the rail-
way stations. Toward evening We
took a drive through the boulevards
and parks into the suburbs. where the
woods and lawns were alive with
groups Of grown people sitting on the
grass, children running about among
the trees and bushes and lovers wan
dering arm in arm through the shady
lanes. The boulevards and driveways
We're thrOnged with all sorts of equip
ases, handsome carriages with coach
men and footmen in livery, and carts
hauled by clumsy work horses loaded
with plainly dressed men, women and
children. The entire population OF
the city were engaged in a search OF
pleasure which they found in vari-
Gus forms. The cafes and restaurants
were crowded all the afternoon and
evening; gay music was provided at
each other either by brass bands or or
cheStras.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-19
UNABLE TO STAND FOR MONTHS
BECAUSE OF STRAINED ANKLES.
Cured by 81. Jacobs Oil.
lE,rprra tho Cardiff Times

Among the thousands of voluntary
endorsements of the great value of ST.
Jacobs oil for sprains, stiffness and
soreress, is that of Mrs. G.. Thomas,
Alexandra Road, Cell, Ysbrod, near
Pontypridd, South Wales, who says:
1T is with great pleasure that l add
my willing testimony to the invaluable
excellence of your celebrated st. ia
cob's Oil, as experienced in my own
case. / sprained both my ankles in
walking down some steps so severely
that was una Bile ITO stand for several
months. The pain j suffered was most
severe and nothing that / used helped
me until 1 applied st. Jacobs OIL, when
they Immediately became better daily,
and in "A short time 1 was able to go
about, and soon after was quite cured.
l as now deter mined to advise all per-
sons suffering from pains to use this
wonderful remedy, which did so much
for me-"
Mrs. Thomas does not enIighten us
as to what treatment she pursued dur
ing the months she was unable TO
stand, and during which time she was
suffering so much, but we venture 10
suggest that had she called i'm any well
known medical man he would have at
once prescribed st. Jacobs OIL for it
has conquered pain upwards of fifty
years, and doctors know there Is moth
ing so good, The proprietors of st.
Jacobs OIL have been awarded twelve
gold medals by different international
exhibitions as the premier pain killing
remedy of the world. The committees
who made the awards were in each in
stance composed largely of the most
emirent medical men obtainable. Mrs.
Thomas evidently did not know the
high opinion in which st. Jacobs Oil il
hello by almost every progressive med
ical man.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-12-19
booming the Tomato.

The editor of the London Academy
offered a prize for the best article in
praise of the tomato. He received
many answers from alleged tomato
lovers, and out of the lot he picked one
that is more poetical than tempting.
That is, you read it and call It neat.
but you don't go out and sample a to-
mato to see if what the essayist says
Of it is true. The eulogist closes his
song of praise in this way: Il have
had for more respect for Eve since |
OWNED that the apple of love of para
disc was really a tomato" But why
should we divine that the fruit of end
less discord was a tomato? This SER
pent loses half his dignity and most of
his hypnotic influence when seen
crawling around the tomato frames.
Think of Eve offering Adam a bite of
a tomato! It's absurd People don't
share tomatoes. Besides, the raw to-
mato without fixings, isn't attractive
for any save vitiated appetites. It's
different with the apple. The apple is
the strawberry among the larger
fruits, It's in class by itself. It's
good any way you want to serve it.
even dried. No, we can't give up the
apple-nor the serpent, with his tail
securely twisted about the limb. The
tomato is but groundling-let it re-
main so.-Cleveiand Plain Dealer.