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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-15
Education In Porto Rico.

The expense of maintaining schools
in Porto Rico is very high, if we con-
slider the amount spent for the small
number of pupils enrolled, but as the
country is gradually brought in closer
touch with our own, their system will
evidently be changed, until it reaches
our present state of perfection. In
this country the people are being edu-
Gated to the fact that there is a sure
cure for dyspepsia, indigestion, con-
stipation, liver and kidney troubles,
and that medicine is Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bit,ers. 1t should be taken at the
very first symptom. If you would
avoid unnecessary suffering 1t will
give prompt rel eff and eventually cure,
as hundreds of people, including many
prominent physicians, have testified
during the past fifty years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-15
Rev. Keator to g, TO Sea.

Rev. S. w Keator, d. d of Du
buque, Iowa, has just been appointed
to the post of cha plain of the United
States cruiser olympia, the flagship
of Commodore Dewey in Manila bay
He will soon leave to take his post.
DR. Keator has been one of the prJmi-
nent clergymen of the diocese of Iowa.
He has been in this city number of
times. and has good many friends
here. He is at this time a mem Der of
the board of trustees of St. Kathar-
ines hall and OF st Luke's hospital
Davenport. His berth in the navy
will give him opportunities of seeing
the world that he should not let 60
unimproved. How long he may
choose to remain in that position is
not known.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-15
DELEGATES ASSEMBLE
FOR w. C. U. CONVENTION

Supreme President Thomas Man
ming, of Quincy. and the other officers
OF the Western Catholic Union are ex-
pected to arrive in the city this even
ing to be on hand for the opening of
the 25th annual convention. which
convenes at Colum bia hall on Twenty
second street in this city tomorrow
morning.
There are at least $50 delegates to
the convention who will probably
arrive either this evening or in the
morning. together with a consider
able number of visitors who are not
delegates, but who will attend the
open sessions nevertheless. The two
branches of the union in this city
have prepared for the reception and
entertainment of the visitors.
Tomorrow session will open at IL
a. m j. w. Cavanaugh, of this city,
calling the meeting to order, and
there will be addresses of welcome by
Mayor Knox for the city and Albert
HUI Der in behalf of the local commit
tee. The response is to be made by
President Manning. In the after
noon at 1:S0 the parade, which is a
regular part of each annual meeting,
will be held. Bleuer's band will head
the delegates and g. j. Larkip aud b.
Winter will act as marshals. The re-
mainder of the afternoon and the
evening will be devoted to the con-
sideration of business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-15
THIRTY.FoUR UNIONS
IN THE TWIN CITIES

The first comprehensive union labor
directory for the state of Illinois has
just made its appearance. Never be-
fore has the inform alton concerning
thu labor organic atoms of the state
been put in such useful and complete
form. The directory gives in detail
all the points of interest that may be
sought for. The book was distributed
at the convention of the Illinois State
Federation of Labor at Joliet last
week, and was especially well received
because of the information it con-
tains. A question was raised in refer
ence to the advertis ements of several
non-union firms which appeared in
the book, and it was decided that
only advertisements of union firms
should be accepted hereafter
The directory was compiled by Paul
j Mas. 1t is IA bound book of nearly
800 pages. A complete roster of the
officers of 81 national ami interna-
tional labor unions having loc IN
Illinois is gwen. 1t also ia the L.
ca ions and names and addr. sses of
secre taries OF l SOP local III on, in
the tate. Another interesting roster
is that of the Off e-s of the Al eri an
Federation of Labor. with the l ca
tions, names and addresse- f zoe
secretaries of all its affiliated unions
in the United States and island pos
sessions, Canada ana Mexico
Among the statistics given are the
following: City central unions in
the state, Sc; non affiliated local
unions in the state. 81; federal lab T
unions in the state, ia; organizers,
paid, 2; voluntary, IS; labor and re-
form papers in state, So; LABOR re
porters on daily papers in state,
10; total local unions in state,
1859 The number of local unions
in the principal cities of the
state arc given as below: Chicago,
327; Elgin, 10; Joliet, IS; Peoria So;
Galesburg, II; Rock Island-Moline.
"a; LsSa1le and Peru z; Streator, %;
Ottawa, IS; Springfield, IS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-15
0'ROURKE MAY COME
Forn er FaYorite to be Offered a
Position on 1902 Ball
Team.
SAYS HE WOULD LIKE TO RETURN
Manager DonneIIy Begins Early
Getting Players Under
Contract.

Tim O'Rourke, who covered third
cushion for Rock Island in 1899. and
became such q faVorite among the
fans here. will probably be a member
Of next years local baseball team.
Secretary L. G. Eddy has been in COR
respondence with him. and O'Rourke
has stated that be would be glad to
return to this city to play.
Manager Frank Donnelly knows
O'Rourke personally and is now I'M
derstood to be dickering with him
with view to getting his signature
to Rock Island contract. O'Rourke
during tie past season was captain
of the Shreveport, Ls., team in the
Southern lea rue.
His worl there was highly satis-
factory and he management has en-
deavored to ietain. him, but he says
he still hf warm spot for Rock
Island and wants to come back il
there is s sfactory opening.
HE Zines Out for Men.
Manager )onuelly was expected in
the city Ia week for a conference
with the OF GERS of the Rock Island
association looking to plans in regard
to the signing of players, but he
writes that he has taken a position
in his home town of Springfield for
the winter and probably will not be-
able to come here for some time yet.
However, he has asked that contracts
be sent him in order that he can sign
up those players he has selected as
for positions on the 1902
team. He has several first-class men
on the string and these who know
the new managers record, both as
player and director of club, are sat-
isfied to bank on his judgment in the
matter of making up team.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-15
PECAN GROVE PLANTED
BV W. p Hail IN rs

How the pecan grove came to be
upon the island near Camanche, Iowa,
has been a subject of controversy
since the story of N. K. F,nks gath
ering these pecans for the govern
ment was published. But Capt. Will
fred p. Hall. 'the old man in the
boat" has written letter from his
he me in Rapids City, ILL.,, that makes
It a mystery no longer. The pecan
grove was planted by Capt. Hall in
1889.
In the years 1887, IS. 80 and 40
Capt. Hall camped upon the island in
question to get out wood and rails.
lt was during his third season in
camp that Capt. Hall brought from
Portash. Mo, barrel of pecans to
crack around the camp fire at night
time. He planted a good many In
the clear places and in the year 1852
cut some of the wood to use for hoop
poles for pork barrels for Burrows &
Prettyman, of Davenport. Capt. Hall
writes that he also planted sassafras
and persimmons on the island, but
the fishermen dug it up. He planted
a grove on his farm in Illinois
and on the island opposite Stubb's
eddy. Some of the latter were in
bearing as late as 1876, an the
island to this day is known as Paw
Paw island.
Capt. Hall is one of the remarka BILE
characters OF this region, and has
done more than be can ever be
for in gathering and
historical matter in the
middle west. At the Davenport
of Sciences his name may
be found on relics and specimens that
will aggregate in value small sized
fortune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-15
An A1nhnbetIcnIA d.

The Schoolmaster has discovered this
advertisement in an issue
of the London Times in 1912: ITO wild
overs and single northumberland
by a lady a situation to superintend
the household and preside at table.
She is Agreeable, Becoming, Careful,
Desirable, English. Facetious, Gener-
Gus. Honest, Industrious, Judicious,
Keen, Lively. Merry, Natty, Obedient.
Quiet, Regular. Sociable,
Tasteful. Useful, Vivacious, Woman
ish. Xantippish. Youthful, Jealous, etc.
Address Y Y u, Simmons Library.
Edgeware Road"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-15
Want Engineers Licensed.

The stationary engineers of the tri-
cities have initiated a movement to
secure the enactment of laws by the
of Illinois and Iowa to
provide for the examination and
licensing of men who take charge of
engines and boilers. The necessity
of such law 8 been recognized in
many states, and it is likely that if
such a law had been in force in Iowa
the men who persisted in the explo-
sion of the glucose works in Daven-
port would be alive today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-15
FAIR IS IN PROGRESS
Annual Bazaar of Sacred Heart
Church Has Auspicious
Beginning.
BOOTHS ARE PRBTTILY ARRANGED
Stage Entertainment to be Pro-
vided Each Evening
Ladies in Charge.

The annual fair and bazaar given by
the Sacred Heart congregation opened
auspiciously last evening. 1t is being
held in the old church on the corner
of Sixth avenue and Twenty eighth
street. The seats have been removed
from the main part of the church and
the place filed with booths for the
sale of various articles commonly
disposed of at church fairs. 1t will
run 10 days
The interior of the room has been
gaily decorated with bunting. autumn
leaves and potted plants and the
booths are arranged in bright colors.
The red booth has been prepared by
the ladies OF the church in general
aud is mainly stocked with fancy
WORK. 1t is presided over by Mrs.
Charles Larkin, assisted by Mrs.
George Wagner Mrs. II. ID Elweli
and Miss May Larkin The yellow
booth is that arranged by the ladies
of the Altar society and is stocked
with fancy work and the articles do
mated by merchants for sale. Mrs.
Dan Ma oney, assisted by Mrs. Jerry
Cunningham, Mrs. George Smith and
Mrs. Benson, is in charge. The
handkerchief booth is decorated in
pink and white and is presided over
by the Misses Anna and Kate Doyle
and assistants
Express once a Novelty.
The express Office is something of
novelty. 1t is stocked with all sorts
of articles done up in packages,
which are purchased through a sale
of tickets. This particular corner of
the building is decorated in variety
of colors and is in charge of Mrs.
Thomas Greedy and Miss Eta Shields,
assisted by Miss Eta Lawler, Miss
Katie Fitzgerald and Miss Mamie
Brennan. The refreshment table is
in charge of Mrs. Finding. assisted
by Mrs Fisher and Mrs. Reddy. In
the center of the room under a big
Japanese parasol is the candy and
cigar booth, where the business mat
tiers are attended to by the Misses
Kate McMahon, Maggie Shields, Sadie
Kennedy and Anna Mcneil. Ofc urse
there are a number of other attrac
tions such as wheels, baby racks, etc.
Entertainment Features.
The stage has been fitted up with
scenery and flies very prettily colored
and decorated, and several plays will
be given by the members of the
church under the direction of Rev. w.
z. Lauriault. The first of these will
be given this evening. 1t is entitled
THE Assessor" and there are five
characters. Herbert Bragdon takes
the part of Tax Shirk Grace Carey
that of Mrs. Tax Shirk, Miss Bragdon
that of sarah Jane. the daughter,
Charles Benson, of Bob. the son. and
viii Normoyle, the Assessor. Every
evening of the fair there will be a
program given by some of
the best talent of the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-15
a FIendIsh Attack.

An attack was lately made on C F
Collier, of Cherokee Iowa, that nearly
proved fatal. 1t came through his
kidneys. His back got so lame he
could not stooP without great pain.
nor sit in chair except Propped by
cushions No remedy elped him un-
til he tried Electric Bilers which eff
fected such a wonder III change tina
he writes he feels ike a new man
This marvellous medicine cures back
ache and kidney trouble. puriiies the
blood aud builds up your health.
Only so cents a. Hartz d Uilemeyer's
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-15
Am EInbornte Rnnk Note.

The most elaborate bank note is the
hundred ruble note of Russia, of the
time of the Empress Catherine. which
is a gorgeous piece of paper about 4
inches by 10. The note is barred from
top to bottom with all the colors of the
rainbow blended as when thrown
through prism. In the center in bold
relief is n large, finely executed vi
gnette of the Empress Catherine L in
bIack.-London Tit-Bits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-15
Both Asphyxiated.

Gas caused the death of Matthia
and Thomas A Thorsson father and
brother of the wife of Prof Jules
Mauritz son, of Augustana faculty who
eft for Chicago last evening in re-
spouse to the tragic news. II is De
lie ed the elder Thorsson was stricken
wi paralysis while preparing break
fast a gas stove at 3 o'clock in the
morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-15
CUTS OUT THE LAKE TRIP.
Commodore McHugh Finds Travelling In
Canal Too Slow.

Canal Too Slow.
Commodore Charles McHugh has
abandoned his water trip to Milwau-
kee, finding travel through the canal
altogether too tedious. He is back
from Peoria, after having gone as far
as La sale with the Mary Nc. He
was accompanied by Slater Montrose,
Mrs McHugh and Mrs. G. P. Rim,
of Chicago, joining them at La Sale.
The launch mas been tied up at Peo-
ria. Mr.. McHugh says he will leave
it there until the ducks begin dying
and then will make the journey down
the Illinois and up the Mississippi.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-15

w. L Wesson, Gholsonville, Va,
druggist. writes: Your One Minute
Cough Cure gives perfect satisfaction.
My customers say it is the hest RENE
dy for coughs, colds. throat and lung
troubles" b. II. Bieber and Hartz
& Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-15
Stepped Into Live Goals.

When q child l burned my foot
frightfully," writes w. II Eads, of
Jonesville, Va. which caused horri-
BILE leg sores for 80 years. but Buck
Inns Arnica Salve wholly cured me
after everything else failed" IDfalli-
BILE for burns, scalds, cuts, sores,
bruises and piles. Sold by Hartz d
Ullemeyer % cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-15

c. NJ. Phelps, Forestdale. Vt. says
his child was completely cured of q
bad case of eczema by the use of De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve- Beware of
all counterfeits. 1t instantly relieves
piles B. II. Bieber and Hartz & Ulle-
meyer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-15
al had long suffered from indiges,

81 had long suffered from indiges-
tion," writes q. A. LeDeis. Cedar
City, Mo. Like others 1 tried many
preparations, but. never found any
thing that did me good until took
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. One bottle
cured me. A friend who had suffered
similarly l put on the use of Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure. He is gaining fast
and will soon be able to work. Be-
fore he used Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
indigestion had made him total
wreck" B. Ii. Bieber and Harrz d.
Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-15
what's Your Face Worth.

Sometimes a fortune. but never, il
you have a sallow complexion. Jaun-
diced look, moth patches and blotches
on the skin-all signs of liver trouble.
But DIR. Kings New Life Pills give
clear skin, rosy cheeks, rich COM
plexion Only Is cents at Hartz IL
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-15
Her Family.

She-She comes of a grand old fami-
~. 1 believe?
He-Yes, very. An ancestor OF hers
was beheaded in the tower during the
reign of Edward Nv.
She How perfectly lovely!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-15
Testimony of the Nose.

An eminent physician now proclaims
that the ancient and general opinion
that the nose is an index to charac-
ter is n falIacy. And it may be pro-
claimed with fully as much confidence
that there is nothing which any emf
nent physician knows TO be so that
other eminent physicians do not know
TO be "ain't so."-Louisville Courier
.JOurnaI
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-15
nccIined the Honor.

Perkins" said Colonel Hankthun-
der, you have named a new brand Of
whisky after me, have you not, subj"
Il have taken that liberty, colonel"
answered the distiller.
"Well, subj" rejoined the colonel. 81
shall have to ask you TO call it some
thing else. l have tried it. suh."-
Chicago Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-15

Red is danger signal on the rail-
road, on q fellows nose and on q
woman's face. Men aud women use
Rocky Mountain Tea and get genuine
rosy cheeks. IS cents. I. H. Thomas.
druggist.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-08-10
Mother Goose Itcpartcc.

The Little Boy had been trying to go
into vaudeville, with Ill success, and he
was obviously in a fault-fndlng humOr
as he sat under the haycock with DO
Peep.
II fail to see the reason why you Sc
cure such widespread advertisement"
he exclaimed, pettlshly.
Especially" retOrted BO Peep. ''when
You are so vigorously blowing your own
horn
you neglect your charges shameful.
~. believe even now they are lost"
he pursued.
"Oh, they'll all come home, like your
press agents, bringing their tales be-
hind Them" returned DO Peep. airily.
Hereupon the Little Boy looked rath-
or sheepish for an instant. "YOur long
continued association with crooks is
corrupting your morals and manners"
he cried, recovering himself.
At this BO Peep blushed, but made nc
reply. Perhaps, after all. It was jeal'
ousy that made the Little Boy Blue
New York Evening Sun.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-08-10

Weber ana Fields. two more of the
German dialect actors, have joint for
tune of 100000 made by attention to
the business side of their efforts.
To get back into the irreproaclably
legitimate field there are many stars
of good degrcc-such rs Helena Mod
jeska. James O'Ncil, Henry Miller. Sa-
rah COwell lie MOyne, James Il. Hack
EFT, Louis James, Kathryn Kidder and
Robert Mantell-whOm the managers
do not regard as "mOneymakcrs.' Yet
they clear $4,000 apiece annually on
the average. That isn't so bad for
calling once dcspised ana ill-paid. There
are n dozen to twenty actors ana ac-
trcsses getting the equal OF that In
salary with resident or travelling COM
panles, with no uncertainty about 1t,
but there's the distinction Of starring to
take into account.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-08-10
Drainage Board Decides It Will Use Its
Own Judgment in Spending Ad.
ditionaI Fund.
It Is Practically Admitted Expert Body Was
Appointed to Stir Up Public
Sentiment"
Their Unexpected Dismissal Prevents Meeting
and Leaves Valuable Plans to
the Trustees.

Having secured an additional So
100000 In bonds from the State Legis-
laturc. the Drainage Board has con.
ciuded that 1t can do its own thinking
as TO needed improvements of the Chi.
cago River. So Wednesday the Citi-
zens' Expert Commission. appointed
some time ago by the board to act as
an advisory body In this problem. was
told that its services were required no
longer. A communication asking the
termination Of the commissions work
was presented by President Jones of
the Drainage Board. seconded by
Trustee Smyth. and adopted without a
dissenting vote. The dismissal was so
sudden and unccrcmonious that n
meeting Of the experts set for wednes.
day was called or at the last minute.
The commission of experts had been
given no opportunity to make It's final
report. After weeks of labor three dis
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-08-10

lie appears. Lotta Crabtrcc Is much
weather. than he. bur through the In.
crease of the capital with which she re.
tired from the stage years ago. SO Is
Sol Smith Russell. who has invested
his savings fortunately. william Crane
Is another who has turned some of his
income into accumulation. Denman
Thompson would I've as well of as Rus.
sell or Crane IL lie had not lost u con.
siderable part of the heavy profits Of
his tours.
An actor who made n great deal and
then sunk It Is Neil Burgess. The same
thing Is true Of Edward Harrigan. The
Irish comedians. Andrew Mack and
Chauncey Olcott. may be put down ut
100000 each for the season. their man.
ayers making as much more. Peter +.
Daley Is thercabouts. The same fig.
ures will do for those German mimics,
Louis Mann and the Roger brothers,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-08-10
Fortunes Bottled Becr.

Fortunes Bottied beer.
The Fortune Brewing Company has
added to its large plant a magnificent
bOttling establishment. The new works
adjOin the brewery on Van Buren,
street, west Of Desplaines, and are tit.
ted up with the latest and most i'm
proved machinery. Their capacity Is very
great, and the quality Of the goods turn.
ed out of the ',ery best. One Of the
features Of the plant is the arrange.
ment for cooling the beer. Not only
has the latest cooling machinery been
introduced, but the building In which
the bottling 10 done 10 adjoined BY an.
other building In which Pressing ap-
paratus Is placed. This keeps the tenn.
perature Of the very walls at freezing
point all the time. The Fortune Brew.
cry produces o beer which 10 famous
the world over. Now that it, bottliug
works are completed, no residence
should bs without IT. Telephone "1onr
roe 90"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-08-10
SOME STAGE FORTUNES.
Leading Actors Are Afiuent Unless
They Are spendthrifts.

IscadInE NctOrs MIC NmWent Unless
They Are spendthrifts.
The actor richest in his direct earn
ings is Joseph Jefferson, says Every
body's Magazine. He has drawn very
large audiences during more than forty
years. the plays he presents cost him
nothing in royalties to their authors,
his companies are moderate In the pay
roll, he divides with no partner and his
share of the gross receipts leaves no
large portion to the theater In which
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-08-10

The Committee on Legislation" APP
pointed by Chairman Hopkins Of the
Democratic State Central Committee.
is in for lively roast at the hands Of
Democrats.
1t Is claimed that this committee in
stead Of devoting its time to appor-
comment matters, gave the Republi-
cans free rein in this direction and con-
tented itself with securing the passage
OF the big bond appropriation for the
Drainage Board.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-08-10

tinct plans for the widening and deep
ening of the river and the diversion of
all sewage from the lake by the an
neyation of the Evanston and Calumet
districts We're outlined, each scheme
accompanied by exhaustive data. The
cost Of each plan was figured to the
cent and ranged from SlS,0O0,00O to
S44,0OO,OOO. Now 1t Is frankly admit.
ted by the Sanitary Trustees that this
commission was created merely ito
stir up public sentiment" so that the
Legislature might allow the Drainage
Board more money to carry out river
plans. Though the plea for an addi-
tlonal tax Of one.half Of per cent for
this purpose was defeated, the bill
allowing the bonded Indebtedness of
the Sanitary District TO he raised from
SlJ,O0o,0O0 to s20,OOO,OOO was hailed
with delight when its passage was Sc
cured