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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-04
LADY WINS TICKETS
Mrs. w. F. Hayes, 2lo4 Third
Avenue, Receives Argus
Theatre Admissions.
GREAT INTEREST IN THE CONTEST
f. III. Wey, the One With the Prize.
on the Avenue Only Seven
Minutes.
BY MRS. w. f. HAYES.


! was with party of lady friends
and accosted the gentleman who had
been chosen to deliver the tickets on
tween Sixteenth and Seventeenth
streets. / asked the question prop
erly as the instructions had indicat-
ed and upon assuring himself that
had in my possession a copy of The
Argus the gentleman escorted me to
the Office and | was given the tickets.
| asked the question of many persons
before finding the right one.
(Signed MRS. W. +. HAYES.
2104 Third avenue.
BY T.. ii. wEY.
At S:1j Saturday evening / was in
formed that ] had been selected as
he person to dispose of the two
Argus Illinois theatre tickets offered
.he one carrying Il copy of The Ar
gus III his or her hand first asking
the question. Are you the one with
The Argus ticKets?" | gladly con-
scnted to perform the duty, and at
S:25 left the Rock Island Club carry
ing "a copy of The Argus i'm an inside
pocket and. according to instruc-
tions. walked up Third avenue to
Eighteenth street. and thence into
Second avenue, coming west. Just
before turning into Second avenue |
took the paper from my pocket and
carried ii in my hand. Immediately
people began putting questions at me
regarding the tickets. fully one hun
dred interrogating me, but all eX-
cept the lady whom I afterward
learned was Mrs. W. F. Hayes failed
to comply with the requirements of
the contest. One gentleman asked
the question properly. and | stopped
him, but upon investigation found he
did not carry Il copy of the paper.
Mrs. Hayes questioned me as / was
passing Hess Bros. grocery. When
| satisfied myself that she had com
piled fully with all conditions l in
vited her to accompany me to
the Argus office, where she was
presented the two theatre
tickets. | had been ON Sec
ond avenue about seven minutes
first trip west l had planned to cross
the avenue ut Sixteenth street and
walk east To Eighteenth and keep
moving until the lucky person came
forward. 1t was an interesting and
novel bit of enterprise, all OF which
L heartily enjoyed.
(Signed) +. III. WEH.
The silver star., 1901-03-15

HE DREW THE LINE

Recently I visilel small town in
the southern part Of Kentucky" says
correspondent Of the Denver News.
and called on the only merchant Of
the place. found him opening a case
OF axle grease. He took OF the lid Of
one Of the small boxes Of yellow grease
and left it uncovered.
Soon an old colored man came In,
and noticing the axle grease. said:
GOOD morning. Massa johnson!
What am dem little cheeses WORTH
About 10 cents. l reckon, Sam,
said the merchant.
"'s'pose If buys one you will frow
In de crackers
Yes, SAM
Sam put his hand into his pocket
and fished out 15 cents and Mr.. John
son took his scoop and dipped up some
crackers.
Sam picked up the uncovered box
and the crackers and went to the back
part Of the store. Then he took out his
knife and fell to eating.
Another customer came in, and Mr.
johnson lost sight Of his colored friend
for moment. Presently Mr.. John.
son went to the back part of the store
and said:
well. Sam. how goes it?'
Say, Massa johnson. dem crackers
is all right. but dat am de ransomest
cheese l ebber eat!'"
The silver star., 1901-03-15
THE RIVED or Llrr

\
|The more we live. more brief appear
Our iife's succeeding stages;
Ia day to childhood seems year,
And years like passing ages.
|The gladstone current Of our youth,
Ere paRBion yet disorders,
steals lingering like river smooth
Along it, grassy borders.
But az the careworn cheek grows wan.
And sorrows shafts ny thicker.
Ye stars. that measure life to man,
Why seem your courses quicker?
When Joys have lost their bloom and
breath.
And life itself is vapid.
Why. AZ We near the Falls OF Death.
Feel we its tide more rapid?
1t may be strange-yet who would change
Times course 10 slower speeding,
When one by one our friends have gone
And left our bosoms bleeding?
Heaven gives our years of fading
strength
Indemnifying fieetness:
And those OF youth. a seeming length,
Proportioned to their sweetness
Thomas Campbell.
The silver star., 1901-03-15
"oh. Daisy. really'"

everybody knows every one else. most
men and all women take lively inter-
est In the Affairs Of their neighbors. In
Hayville 10 Davis c0urtship OF Emily
Mason was one OF the stock subjects
OF gossip. The two had been keeping
company for I'VE years. more or less.
and HAyviils was agreed that they
ought either 10 double or quit. There
was NO apparent reason why they
should mot be married. 10 had a good
farm left him by his father. and his old
mother would be all the better OF .
daughtsr-in.iaw like Emily. JOS pa
rents had married late In life. and 10
was m only child. It was fragments
OF this gossip which. reaching Daisy
Aason's ears. had wrought her up ON
the subject. Daisy was Einily's young
O. sister. the prettiest girl In all Hay
VILE. with = dozen or 20 Of beaux.
whom she LED . dance.
There y many . true word spoken
~ lest. Daisy felt that decidedly some
Thing ought TO b done. Dhs had a.
ready tried 70 help matters BY sRa6ins
herself upoa various occasions. enter
eainiag ~ oun visitors on the p0ren
vAeo 70 Aama, - tnat ths peessDce q
eeAess nlgAt ~ prsvsnt hin fron pro
aoeeoe = umlly. ~ ~ 4iagnse 49,
- 0nni0VGCo 0n1s n
The silver star., 1901-03-15
IN LOVE, BUT WAS rHRrrrY.

From the London Telegraph: The
late Professor Shuttleworth Of London
was particularly fond of telling how
when he once acted as locum tenens In
Devonshire. he had to proclaim the
banns Of marriage of young yokel
and village maid. A fortnight later
the young swain called at the profess
sor's lodgings.
You put up the banns for me-" he
said
Yes. remember" replied Mr.. Shut
tleworth.
WELL" inquired the yokel. has II
got to go on?"
What do you mean?" asked the
professor. Are you tired of the CIR? p
No" was the unexpected answer
but like her sister better"
"Oh. II the original girl doesn't
mind. you can marry her sister"
But should l have to be called
AGAIN."
Certainly, that's necessary" an
swered Mr.. Shuttleworth.
But should have to pay again?"
Yes, 1t would cost you three ant
sixpence.
"Oh. would IT." rejoined the yoke
after reflection. Then Ill let 1t re
main as it is" and he did.
The silver star., 1901-03-15
0alsy's Blue Beads.
BY MRS. MOSES p. HANDY.


Copyright. 1901: by Daily Story Pub. Coz
Mother" said Daisy Mason. impa-
tiently, why on earth don't 10 Davis
ask Emily to marry him and be done
with It? He has been coming here
to see her every Sunday night since
can remember, and nothing comes OF
it."
"Oh. WELL" replied Mrs. Mason.
soothingly, there's no hurry. They
are young. and have plenty of time.
am sure I'm not anxious to have Emily
married. don't know what we should
do without her.
Nor /" admitted Daisy. But am
tired having people ask me when he
and Emily are going to be married. 1t
would be relief to my feelings to be
able to tell them that they were en-
gagged"
Il don't see what people have to do
with 1t. 1t Is none OF their business
who comes counting Emily"
mo. 1t isn't, and that is Just what
makes me mad. They talk as II 10
was just flirting"
Now. Daisy. you know that is ride
ulous. Everybody in town knows
that 10 fairly worships the ground
Emily treads on. Why. he never looks
at any other girl"
Then, why don't he speak OUT
Mother. do you think they can be en-
gaged?"
Mrs. Mason shook her head. mo.
indeed. Emily would have told me. GER
tain. sure"
Yes. suppose she would. Hut he
ought to ask her. wonder Emily
stands 1t. wouldn't. know. Faith
er ought to ask him his intentions.
I've great mind to do 1t myself"
The idea. As IL father would do
such thing. Why. 1t would scare 10
to death, and Emily would die of NOR
tifcation"
And then we should have two fun
erals instead Of wedding. 1 don't
care. somebody ought to do something.
I. makes Emily ridiculous. and I'm
going to tell her so.''
mo. Daisy. don't do any such
thing" said her mother. "Ail people
aren't alike. and you would only hurt
your sisters feelings. You know Jo
is dead In love with her. and he will
tell her so when he gets ready"
We'll, wish he'd hurry up. ! don't
think much Of man who wants to
marry girl and hasn't spunk enough
TO say SO. think see any man treat
me like that" And Miss Daisy gave a
toss to her pretty head which BODIED
III to the man VINO snouid try 1t.
In small country town where
The silver star., 1901-03-15

nov sAs felt that more vigorous ms.a
ures were necessary.
Thers was . third sister In the M.
son family. . little girl twelve year.
younger than the brother who came
next to Daisy. Rosy Mason was a gem
erai pet, not only in her own family
Out with most Of the neighbors. Natu-
rally clever child, constant associa-
ton with her elders had made her
wise beyond her years, and her bright
sayings were told and quoted all over
town. 10 Davis was especially fond OF
ner. and paid her almost as much At
tention as he did to Emily. 1t was to
TINS little sister that Daisy turned for
nelp In the present emergency.
Rosie. she asked. "can you keep a
secret?" :
Course can" answered Rosie. In
disnantly. Don't you know mother
says | never tell anything oughtn't
to?"
Yes. but this is different. wan,
you to ask 10 Davis IL he and Emily
are going to be married."
The little sister was shocked. "Oh
DAISY, Icouldnt. Mother would be an.
cry, and Emily wouldn't like it q bit.
Listen. Rosy. They won't mind a,
al II you do it the right way and DOM
Jet anybody know put you up to it
III give you my blue beads II you will.
Your blue beads? Oh, Daisy, real
w? exclaimed Rosie. but still sh,
looked doubtful.
Yes. my blue beads. for yosr yer,
The silver star., 1901-03-15

"A remarkable story Of male imper.
sonation was revealed in q London 20
lice court In connection with an arrest
for alleged money frauds. The pris-
Oner, named Catherine Coombe, aged
90, described as a house decorator, ap-
peared in the dock In male attire.
For forty years Catherine imperson-
ated a man and worked on board
peninsula and oriental steamers in va
rious capacities. and also for London
firms. She says she was married at Is,
taught school and then thought there
were better chances of advancement
as a man. Eventually she married a
lady's maid, with whom she lived for
fourteen years.
The silver star., 1901-03-15


Lady-Why are you wandering
around the country. should like to
know. instead of staying at home and
taking care Of your family?
Tramp-You see. mum, my wife had
a very good servant girl, q regular
Jewel. mum.
THAT doesn't seem possible"
There never was but one perfect
girl. and my wife had her. num-"
Mercy! What q lucky woman!"
Eyes. mum, 80 my wife often said.
But you see. mum. the girl didn't like
me-"
'she didn't?"
mo. mum. She said my wife would
have to discharge her or me. and she
discharged me-"
"oh. I see. Here's some money
New York Weekly.
The silver star., 1901-03-15

Meeting his chief in the companion.
way. the ordinary pirate. although la.
boring under the intensest excitement,
salNted:
u have the honor to inform you,
SIR" said he. that the magazine has
gore up!"
"rhe powder magazine. you doubt
less mean?" said the captain.
mo. The magazine In which the
story Of our adventures is runningw
The captain paled. For moment he
thought Of shouting hoarsely to his
men to clear away the boats. but this
would obviously avail nothing. They
must all perish. Detroit Journal.
The silver star., 1901-03-15
FIRM AS ADAMANT.


1t was before the fall.
ADAM" said our first mother in q
serious tone. I'VE certainly are living
beyond our means"
That's exactly my own opinion
little woman" said the father Of his
kind. And what do you propose Il
do about it?''
We must economlze." said the uni
versal mother.
YES" said Adam, I'VE must, and !
am ready to second anything you sug-
gest. But wait. There is one item OF
expenditure that positively must be
excepted from the pruning shears"
And what is that?"
Il will not" said Adam. with q
strong emphasis. II will not have our
laundry bills cut down!"-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The silver star., 1901-03-15
LITTLE JOKELErs

Tess-It's quite likely that my uncle
will leave me quite fortune. He's dy-
ing, you know.
Jess-Oh, isn't that distressing?
Tess-Er-yes. do feel sorry for the
poor old
Jess-Nonsense! was sympathiz-
ing with you. dear. To think that all
this wealth should come to you when
it's almost too late to do you any good.
Philadelphia Press.
The silver star., 1901-03-15

Perhaps the reason Mars ia making
such frantic effort to signal us now
Is that 1t wants a piece of China before
the final settlement Is made.
The silver star., 1901-03-15
HE REVERSED.


why. what's the matter. daughter?
Been married but brief month and
weeping SO bitterly! Tell me what is
the trouble. Surely you and Jack have
MT quarreled already. have you?"
mo. mamma"
And he hasn't gone away and left
you. I'm sure"
"Oh, no. mamma! Jack wouldn't be
quite as mean as that"
Then what in the world can have
happened to make you SO miserable!
Is Jack in trouble-I mean, has he met
with any reverses?"
"Yes. mamma. that's II! His re-
verses. When he was counting me he
never left the house till IL o'clock or
after and now he's reversed that rule
and never comes home till about that
time."-Richmond Dispatch.
The silver star., 1901-03-15

II think III have to read that new
novel; they say it's fine. Have you
read IT,"
mo: am afraid it's too long. Ny
wife bought n copy yesterday and she
only got half way through It while
waiting for her change. "-Philadelphia
Press.
The silver star., 1901-03-15

For stomach, LIVER and Bowels.
Indigestion is effectually cured by
the original HERB medicine, GAR
FIELD TEA, which causes normal
action of the digestive organs.
The silver star., 1901-03-15

The doctors disagree except on the
point that they should do all the DOCTOR
The silver star., 1901-03-15
IT xkrux xEl,.

IT kETuRNED.
Mr.. I.e Jccks--Well, Miss Coldcash. I
suppose you received u good many
birthday cards?
Miss Coldcash tsweetly)-Oh. yes:
and there was one particularly dainty
and artistic. I am sure II came from
you.
Mr.. I-s Jecks (delighted)-What
makes you think sol
Miss Coldcash-B Because sent Il to
YOU ON your last blrthday.-Tit-Bito
The silver star., 1901-03-15

II got ny cutter down yesterday"
."plA you sidsf' NloD--1usted n. aad
IN ~. Clsve1an1 rlaiA psa,es.
The silver star., 1901-03-15
a THRIFTY DOCTOR.

Friend-But. doctor. why do you car.
ry two umbrellas?
Doctor-One II brani-new and I
wanted II spare It ns long as possible.
The silver star., 1901-03-15
After III. Con..,ss.,ss.

Patient-Now. doctor. what's the
matter with me-anything?
Head consulting physiclan-My dear
sir. do you suppose that II we know
what was the matter with you wa
would have decided to hold postmor-
tem?--Harper's Bazaar.
The silver star., 1901-03-15

Nipp-My wife worried oil last week
for fear should die.
Tuck-Were you sick?
Nipp-No. but my life insurance pol
Icy ran out and II was several days be-
fore I got Il renewed.-Philadelphis
Evening Bulletin.
The silver star., 1901-03-15

Mercutio-Hammond considers him.
self . great theatrical light.
Dsmon-That's right. About ~ light
~ ever cav on the stage. -Bostop
Transcript.
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tions aud would gol we'll After havingt Hlled
twelve times without rccciNus tne sNrhtest
heueht, declined 20 continue DIS tfeatmeui any
longer Having heard OF &. &. g tSwtft Sptcihcl
recommended Tor Rheumatism, decided, almost
Ia despair however 10 give the mtdlcnc airtls
and after had taken a few bottles I was able 10
hobble nronnd 0u crutches, and very soon there
after had no use for them al all S S o. hayn-
cured me sound aud well. All the Distressing
pains have left me, my appetite has returned,
and am happy 70 be again restored % perfect
health.
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There is no better farm and stock
journal published than the "old Re
liable Kansas Farmer, Of Topeka.
Kansas. which gave it's readers dur
ing the past year 992 pages Of select
and practical matter covering every
varied interest OF the farmer aud his
family and the agricultural and live
stock industry OF the west. Any one
of its Twentieth Century Specials"
20 be issued during 1901 win be
worth the annual subscription price Of
One Dollar a year. Sample copy free.
Cmbbed with the Leader, both one
year for only $l.00.
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GUTHRIE OMNIBUS
and Transfer
COMPANY
PHONE /

I1OANII
viii serve the public at the
following prices;
All Trains 25c per passenger
Parties ard Balls, H.0G per
couple.
Funeral Carriages, 81. so each
Baggage, per piece, 15c
Parties of four or more, call
and get prices.
Office and barn, 113-117 east
Villas avenue.
Calls made at all houre, day
and night.
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Proprietors.
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cArAaaA or rAg sroMAcA.


lA Pleasant Simple. bot safe and
Enectual Cure For Il.
Catarrh Of the stomach has long
been considered the next thing to In.
durable The usual symptoms are a
fun or bloating sensation after eating,
accompanied sometimes with sour or
watery risings. a formation Of gases,
causing pressure on the heart and
lungs and difficult breathing. head.
aches. fckle appetite, nervousness and
general played out, languid feeling
There is often a foul taste in the
mouth, coated tongue and if the in.
terror OF the stomach could be seen IL
would show Shiny, innarhed condl.
tlon
The cure for this common and cb-
stinate trouble Is found in a treatment
which causes the food to be readily.
thoroughly disested before It has time
to ferment and irritate the delicate
mucous surfaces OF the stomach To
secure prompt and healthy digestion
is the one necessary thing to do and
when normal digestion Is secured the
catarrhal condition will have disap-
peared
According TO Dr. Harianson the
safest and best treatment is to use
after each meal q tablet composed OF
Diastase Aseptic Pepsln. . little Nux.
Golden Seal and fruit acids. These
tablets can now be found at all drug
stores under the name OF stuart's Dys
pepsia Tablets and not being a patent
medicine can be used with perfect
safety and assurance that healthy ap.
petite and thorough digestion viii fol-
low their regular use after meals.
Mr. N. j. Booher Chicago H..
writes; "Catarrh Is a local condition
resulting from a neglected cold in the
head. whereby the, lining membrane
Of the nose becomes inhamed and the
poisonous discharge therefrom pass
ing backward into the throat reaches
the stomach, thus producing catarrh
OF the stomach Medical authorities
prescribed for me for three years for
catarrh Of stomac', without cure, but
today I am the happiest Of men after
using only one box Of stuarts Dyspep.
sia Tablets. ! cannot find appropri-
ate words to express my good feel.
ing. have found flesh, appetite and
sound rest from their use"
stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets is the
safest preparation as well as the
simplest and most convenient remedy
for any form OF indigestion, catarrh of
stomach. biliousness. sour stomach,
heartburn and bloating after meals.
Send for little book, mailed free on
stomach troubles. by addressing F. A.
Stuart Co.. Marshall, Mich The tab
let's can be found at all drug stores.
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FERREEL SHOCKED
10 DEATH
-
Man who Murdered Friend
to Secure Marriage
Fee is Executed
serIppa.MeRae Press Am.

Columbus, o., March with no
diminution Of the wonderfm nerve that
has been characteristic OF the man SINCE
the time OF apprehension for the murder
OF Charles Lane last August Rosyn Fer
ren at 1905 o'clock tnis morning walked
calmly TO the electric chair of the poui-
tentary to expiated his crime
Up until 1880 yesterday evening ForreU
was IN communication with his three
brothers IN his room at the penitcntiary
AS that time his brothers were asked to-
retire. and Rev. Fnthers OReniey and
Kelley entered the room and remained
with the condemned man snui he was
pronounced dead They administered the
sacraments in the early part Of the ev-
oning, and the rights had scarcely been
concluded until Ferrei proposed a game
Of checkers with one OF the ciergymelL
firing Of this after a time he played his
guitar aria sang until he was summoned
to the death chamber Ho walked into
the room as calm as 81 he were merely
a spectator. His face did not change col
or ana his steps were strong and resi-
lutte. He sat down in the electrocution
chair az 1906 He rsas asked 81 he hal
any last message and replied ia voice
fun of strength and Without tremor. ~
have nothing to soy"
The officials made the last preparations
the fatal current was turned one. and az
1900 ho WIS declared dead
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u ~ ~ 7" - y - II y
pain was so intense that I
became completely PROS
tratcd Thc attack was an
unusually severe one, and
my condition was regnrd-
sd as being very danger
1us 4 was attended hy
one oi the most able dos
tcwin Washington. who is
also o member Of the face
atty Of "a leading medical
college here. he told me
TO coutinue his prcscfip.
tiuus and l xunttiI ani well.
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10 California For SOS.

Numerous profitable business open
lngs in California. Buy a homeseek-
ers' ticket via Santa Fe Route and in
veseigate conditions here. Only s25,
Guthrie to California; Tuesday to
April 80. Inquire at depot
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Eat a Whole CABBAGE c

If you want to- 1t won't hurt you.
people used TO think cabbage hung
heavy in their stomachs. After each
meal, no matter what you eat, take a
dose Of Or caldwef's Syrup Pepsln.
You win never sGffer from Constlpa-
ton Indigestion, Sick Headache or
Stomach Troubles r. B. lille & co.
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an HWN - the great vegetable
"RN purifier and tonic, is
u "a. the ideal remedy iH all
AAk MA ~ rheumatic troubles.
p &W ~NY There are no opiates on
minerals in It to disturb the digestion and
lead TO ruinous habits.
We have prepared special book on
Rheu,aatism which every sufferer from
this painful disease should read. II Is the
most complete and interesting book OF
the kidd IA existence. II will be sent free
70 any one desiring H. Write our phyal'
cianafully and freely about your case. We
make no Charge for medical advice.
JhE swift UrEclFIo CO.. AflAAYA, a.
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Aeeney. Ia.. "a. n. 1sa9

Pepsin Syrup Co.. Monticello. m.
GentsI have used Dr. Caldwells
Syrup Pepsin with marked success.
unhesitatingly recommend It TO those
suffering with stomach Trouble or
Constipation. It's certainly blessing
to humanity You are at liberty to use
my testimonial. Very respectfully
=. M. Wileoxson.
f. B. Lille & Co.
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rheumatism

Rheumatic pains are the cries Of protest
and distress from tortured muscles, aching
joints and excited nerves. The blood has
been poisoned by the accumulation of
waste matter IN the system, and can no
longer supply the pure and health sustain
ing food they require. The whole system
feels the effect Of this acid poison; and
not until the blood has been purified and
brought back 70 healthy condition win
the aches and pains cease.
Mrs. James Kell, OF ~ Ninth street, NJ r..
Washington, ID. G., writes as follows: T" A few
L--.-- d. -. 4 -. H.
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cnrreanondents wanted

Write to us IL you want 10 learn
what Dr. Cadwelrs Syrup Pepsln will
do or call at our store and get a trial
bottle Ten doses lOc. at F. b. Lille
& Co.
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r b. Llille q Co.

Special effort VIII be made at the
Mothers meetings against the cigar
ette and kindred habits. The hearty
cooperation Of the teachers is ex-
pected.
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The center counters are the center
Of attraction this week. Laoes and
wash goods galore. THE RUSH.