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Gilpin observer., 1901-11-21

beHVeT, NOV. ZU.-lne DenVer news
under date of yesterday prints the fol-
lowing report from its correspondent
at Greeley:
The thirty-first anniversary of the
founding of Union Colony at
Greeley was celebrated to-day by the
Society of Union Colony Pioneers at
program. The festivities lasted from
IL o'clock noon until 1870. There We're
about $50 old settlers present, includ-
ing great many who now live in other
portions of the state. Quite number
Of letters We're received from those
who were unable to be present.
Carriages were sent for the older
members of the society and Madison
Smith, who is the oldest member of
the society and the oldest colOnist now
living, aged eight-seven years, was ex-
tremely indignant that anyone should
presume that he was not able to walk.
Mr.. Il. Il. West, president of the So
ciety, acted as toast master, and the
following program was rendered.:
Aud Lang Syne," by the members
An original poem, after Thirty
Years." by William Il. Pabor.
THE Pioneer of Pioneers" by ex-
Lierpenant Governor ]. l.. Brush.
"Kailroading in 1870 and 1901" by
w. X. McAllister. passenger agent
Southern Pacific Railway.
Vocal solo by Miss Kate McElroy.
Mistakes of Pioneers" by Mayor ii.
G. Watson.
Poem, That's Colorado" read by II.
II. West
Pioneer "Reminiscences" by Joseph
Moore.
achievements of the Pioneers" by
Colonel c. A. White.
Vocal solo by Scott Thompson
The Union Colony" by John Leavy.
Remarks by Mrs Saria Thomas. Mrs.
Calvin Randolph and Mrs. S. n.
Thomas.
Vocal solo by Miss Thyrza Thomas.
THE Reunion of Union Colony Pio-
neers," by Judges b. A. Haynes.
The Pioneer Poet" by w. L. Pabor
by Morris Hastings.
"Boyhood Days in Union Colony" by
Hon. ii. G. Clark.
Piano solo by Scott Thompson.
Birds of Colorado" by j. j. Arm
strong.
Closing song, America" by the
members
Hon. III. C.. Watson called attention to
the endeavors of the Meeker Memorial
Society to place "A suitable monument
to \. c. Meeker. the founder of Union
Colony and Greeley. and asked the aid
OF the old colonists to that end.
All speeches were limited to five
minutes and "reminiscences flew thick
and fast. Everyone seemed to enjoy
talking over old times when Colorado
was truly part of the wild and woody
West and of the hardships and priva-
tions they endured in building a city
The reunion was pronounced an un-
qualified success
In the fall of 1869 Nathan G. Meeker
the martyr of the White river mas
sacre. who was at that time travelling
in the West as n correspondent of the
New York Tribune, conceived the idea
of establishing colony in Colorado.
Upon his return to New York he first
mentioned his plans to his wife. who,
while she recoiled from the privations
and hardships of the frontier. but
whose confidence in her husband led
her to second his scheme enthusiastic
cally. He mentioned them to Horace
Greeley, editor of the New York
Tribune. Well" said Mr. Greeley, II
wish you would take hold of it, for |
think 1t will be n great success, and
Gilpin observer., 1901-11-21

to quarrel about, but 1 did not say
anything, for, of course, big folks
know best.
"It was on Thanksgiving Day three
years ago." said mamma. "and he has
never been in the house since"
He must be very cross and bad"
said.
mo. indeed, Hilda," said mamma
He is e splendid doctor, and very kind
to the poor. He is ready to go and
see them any time. day or night.
have often known him to take the
ragged little children who were sent
for him in his gig"
Then she said again: "They will
all be here but he."
"Shall l go and ask him TO Gomez"
said after a while. know where
he lives"
you." said mamma.
"If l was ragged little girl would
he Gomez" l asked.
He might" said mamma Then
she sat very quiet and looked out of
the window for long time, and l
knew she was thinking about Uncle
jefferson.
Next day every one came-grand-
ma, grandfather and all my aunts, un-
cles and cousins, big and little.
The table in the dining room was
bright and glittering with pretty glass.
silver and flowers. Every one seemed
happy, but I knew Just by her face
that mamma was still thinking,
oil h,,t
son."
So I went up to her and said:
Maybe Uncle jefferson will come
after all. mamma" but she shook her
head and the tears came into her eyes.
would he come II was a ragged
little girl and asked him." l said.
"He might" said mamma. Ike Is
always so very good to poor chill
dren."
Then I will go and bring him." I
said to myself. and ran away. Dinner
had plenty of time. / left all my
cousins playing and talking together.
was afraid some one would call me
back, but l got away without being
seen and went into mammals room
and into closet. where l knew an
old coat Of papa's hung. I knew no
one would mind, so l got the big
scissors and cut off some OF the sleeves.
then I put 1t on; but 1t was SO long
that could not walk. SO cut of the
to make 1t ragged.
climbed up on a chair after I was
dressed and peeped into the glass.
looked Just like poor. poor little beg.
gar girl. It almost made me cry.
II hope I am ragged enough to suit
Uncle Jefferson" I said. and ran
down stairs and out of the door. No
one heard me.
When reached Uncle Jefferson's g
once his gig was standing at the door.
. 20 l waited close by until he came out
Of ths house. I was afraid that after
al ~ would not listen. but the mo-
Gilpin observer., 1901-11-21
Negro sufrrar. saved IN oc,rv,,

Atlnntn, Ga. Nov. 20.--Thc Hard
wick bill. providing for the dlsfrun.
chisement OF the negro. was killed In
the House of Representatives yestcr-
day by vote of 113 to II. The snine
measure was introduced and met II
similar fate two years ago.
Gilpin observer., 1901-11-21
l'..uuc m, Can. - "a

Norfolk. Va. Nov. .b.--Capt Tros
OF the British steamer Monmouth. I.
rect from South Africa. reports tie y
'stebce of over Sf casrs Of lubo
plague In the vicinity Of cn,r ruv
when she left that mort tn to (
time she sailed 3SD deaths from
plngue hnd occurred.
Gilpin observer., 1901-11-21
p.c,n. can /. con.-.c, Tor.

London. Nov. 2O.-The Commercln
Pacific Cable Company. recently or
gnnlzed in New York to lay cnbl,
from San francisco to the Philippines
has awarded the contract for the man
ufacture and laying of the first sec
tlon. from san Francisco To Honolulu,
to nm English company. which guar
nntccs to complete 1t IN ten month
The contract price is nearly S.OOl,Jl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
RETURNING PRoCIG AIS
GET PARENTS BLESSING.

Frank Jennings and Walter Ander-
son, the Reynolds boys who ran away
for the "west" couple of weeks ago,
returned to this city Tuesday night
in a side door sleeper.
Yesterday they presented them
selves at the home of the formers
brother, William Jennings, who lives
on Ninth street. Andrew Anderson,
father of Walter, was communicated
with by telephone and came to the
city on the evening train. In CON-
pany with Officer Eberhart he went to
the home of William Jennings and
took charge of the prodigals.
There was considerable mutual sat-
isfaction in the reunion and the father
proceeded to kill the fatted calf, tigur-
atively speaking. He looked after
their inner wants, had them cleaned
up, and after spending the night at
the Rock Island house. took them
home to their mas. The boys had
been as far west as central Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
ROCK ISLAND CLUB
MiNSTRELS ON PARADE.

The Rock Island Club minstrels did
themselves proud in their street pa
rade in this city and at Davenport at
noon today. There were 80 men in
line. all provided with plug hats and
brown mackintoshes, while members
of the club had canes decorated with
the club colors red and white. The
parade was led by Strasser's full band
of 20 pieces, with Mai Gen c A
Stoddard at the head in full regalia
Stage Manager Frank McNish brought
up in the rear.
The line was formed on Sixteenth
street at the club house and marched
north to Second avenue. east to TWEEN
tieth street and south to Third ave
nue., where cars were taken for Dav-
export. After the parade in that city
they came back on the ferry and re-
turned to the starting point by way
of Second avenue.
The management of tonight's per-
Torrance positively announces that
no standing room will be sold, so that
it will be useless for those not having
secured seats in advance to go to the
theatre. the capacity of the house hav-
ing already been sold. This is the
rule that was strictly adhered to last
year and which occasioned so much
favorable comment. 1t is suggested
that those not having seats reserved
purchase tickets st once for the per-
Torrance at the Burtis in Davenpo
tomorrow night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
PERSONAL POINTS.

Mrs. Ben T. Cable is in Chicago.
Officer John Schmidt visited in
Orion today.
Miss Myrtle Dade went TO Peoria on
business today.
Miss Nina Boughton left this morn
ing for Canton, Mo.
Robert Bennett hunted snip pc in the
bottoms near Coal Valley today.
Mrs. Frank B. Heffner has returned
from a visit at Jacksonville, Ill.
Capt. George Lamont left for Bur
ljngton on the w. j Young last even
ing.
II N. Hanson, general secretary OF
the Y. M. Q. A. at Sterling, is visiting
in the city
Mrs. f. Z. Barrett, who has been
visiting at the home of Mrs. Jessie
Barrett, lefG for Burlington, Iowa, to-
day.
DR.. and Mrs. Ii. II. Chase, Mrs G..
w Cash and Miss Mae Coulton at
tended the funeral of la Miller in
Geneseo today
Benjamin Goble, whose home was
formerly on Big Island, and who is
probably the Oldest settler in the
county, If not in this section of the
state. is seriously i'll al the home of
his daughter in Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
lilltuRrY

The funeral of John p. Lynch was
held at 2 o'clock this morning from
St. Joseph's church, Rev. Thomas
Mackin conducting the services. The
officers of Camp &c. NJ w. A, and
the foresters in uniform attended, and
had charge of the ceremonies at the
grave at Calvary cemetery.
The remains of Mrs. Sarah A. Nc
Kissick were laid at rest IN Chippian-
mock this afternoon. Services were
held at o'clock at the Memorial
Christian church. Rev. Davis. of the
Davenport Christian church, deliver
ing the funeral sermon.
Mrs. Henry Guldenzopf, who set
tied here in 1865, died yesterday af-
ternoon at the home of her son
Charles, in South Rock Island, aged
20 years. She was native of Ger
many. The survivors are the hus-
band and four children. William
Charles aud Lewis, of Rock Island;
and Mrs. Robert Ryder. of Portland,
Ore. The funeral will be held at 10
O'Clock tomorrow morning from the
residence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
OFFICIALS CONFER
ON new Time CARD
Burlington and Milwaukee Rep.
resentatives Have a
Meeting Here.
PLANS FOB REMoDELING OF DEPOT
Supt. Hobbs Receivers From Ty-
phoid FeVer-.Railway
News.
PLANS FOR REMoDELING OF DEPOT

Supt. j. F. Gibson and M. L Foun.
tain, superintendent of construction
of the Milwaukee road, arrived in the
city last night and today the former
conferred with Supt. F. C. Rice, of
the Q, in regard to the adoption OF
the new time table prepared by Di-
vision Freight and Passenger agent
II. d. Mack.
The Milwaukee officials were also
looking after the roads interests in
the plans which are forming for the
remodeliDg of the D., r. L. & N. w.
depot and the laying of the new
switch tracks on the levee.
A special train bearing a party of
Milwaukee officials passed through
the city this afternoon for the east,
coming in via the Clinton route. On
board the train were G. A. Goodnow,
general superintendent; F. A Miller,
general passenger agent, and K. s.
Kelley, general freight agent.
The connecting track joining the
main line with the incoming track at
the . depot WAS completed today.
This morning the Port Byron Lime
associations Office was moved back
and north, and excavating was begun
for the second track to extend from
I wenty-iourth to Seventeenth streets
north of the present track.
Talk of the Track.
Matt Hogan. car accountant at the
D.. Il L & n w. freight office, has
been transferred TO Moline.
a car load of French. German and
Italian immigrants direct from Eu-
rope, stopped in the city several hours
last evening on their way to points in
Arizona.
Supt w. NJ. Hobbs, of the Rock Is
land road. was at his office in Daven-
port yesterday for the first time since
his recent severe illness with pneumo-
mia.
F. w. Mckee, formerly yardmaster
on tie Rock leland road at this point,
came down from La Sale last night.
Work was begun yesterday in
earnest on the elevation Of the Rock
Islaud tracks through Davenport. A
force of men was set to work on the
south side of Fifth street, between
the west lines of Ripley and Scott
streets, and the blockade of Scott
street against teams, which will in
all probability not be broken hence
forth till the elevation is continued
farther westward, was established.
Ripley street is open as usual, but
Scott street is closed to teams and it
is now to stay that way.
The Union Pacific Railway company,
with its characteristic enterprise, is
putting out handsome wall map of
the world, the product of Rand. Nc
Nally &c Co. 1t is well mounted. and
from travellers standpoint,is exceed
ingly comprehensive, shown. rail
way and steamship connections and
other information which the busy
man wishes to ascertain at glance.
Information regarding the same may
be had by addressing the Unior Paci-
fc ticket Office, 1913 South Clark
street, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
BLOCKS SUBWAY BILL
IN CASE GARNiSHMENT

Senator Saumway's bill repeating
the Case garnishment law will not go
to the house at Springfield in its pres
ent form. This fact was demonstraS-
ed yesterday before the house jhdic-
larry committee, where Representa-
tive Crafts called up the measure, and
a committee representing the Chicago
Federation of Labor was present to
urge favorable consideration of the
bill, but Chairman Allen ,i1timated
that he was opposed to the $50 ex-
emption clause.
He named subcommittee of eight,
with himself as chairman, to consult
the laboring element and the retail
merchants representatives. with a
view to effecting a compromise.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
SPARROW CAMPAIGN Is
ONAT THE COURT HOUSE

Sheriff Cralle is making a very de-
termined effort to break up the nests
the sParrows are building about the
crevices in the walls of the court
house and the Jail Almost any time
in the day he may be seen with his
trusty rifle. loaded with mustard seed
shot, on his arm wandering about the
county temple with his eyes and
thoughts fixed on things above earth.
and followed by his faithful dog, Tom.
The latter has grown very fond of a
sparrow diet, and will almost bark
for Joy whenever the sheriff takes his
rifle of the pegs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
WELL-KNOWN COUPLE
JOINED IN WEDLOCK

The nuptials of John G. Zeitler and
Mrs Katherine Oswald were cc!e-
brated at 8 o'clock last evening at the
brides home, 500 Seventh avenue,
Rev. c. A. Mennicke officiating. Al
ter wedding supper was served the
company of friends and relatives
present spent the evening in social
pleasures. The contracting parties
are we'll known in the city. After a
few days they will 60 to keeping
house at the groom's home on Tenth
avenue.
George +. Jacobs, of Burlington,
Iowa, aud Miss Bessie Odell. of Rush
vile, ILL.,, were married by Justice
Cramer at his office yesterday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
Rid er,s Rn,Iefnuers.

Fred Riders Moulin Rouge Bur
lesquers will be at Harper's theatre
next Sunday night. This is said to
be one of the best burlescue enter
tainments on the road this season.
body in the company provides some
thing that is really amusing or inter
esting. The costuming is rich, and
the comedians are funny. The open
ing burles9ue is called s'The Waldorf
Castoria, - and the closing one The
Wayside Inn"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
FORMER INDUSTRY is
TO BE RESTORED HERE

Restoration of a once prominent
Rock Island industry giving employ
ment to large number of men is one
of the evidences of local prosperity
that citizens may look forward to.
Negotiations have been progressing
quietly for some time and the parties
at the back of the enterprise are I'M
derstood to have the details so far
arranged that it will not be long now
il they are ready for business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
Small blaze on second Avenue.

A small fire in the roof at the rear
of Trimmings furniture store on Sec
ond avenue called out the fire depart
ment at 3:15 this afternoon. 1t orig
mated from spark from chimney
and was put out with chemical.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
An EDitapb.

In the churchyard of Leigh, ncar
Bolton, will be found a tombstone
bearing the following amazing SEN
tence: "A virtuous woman is 5s. to her
husband" The explanation seems to
be that space prevented "a crown"
being cut in full. and the stonemason
argued that n crown equals 5s.-Notes
and Queries
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
On the Atlantic.

Mother-That gentleman seems very
attentive to you, Clara. What sort of a
young man do you find him?
Clara-Oh, he seems all right, but 4
little empty, perhaps.
Mother (who always takes things
literally)-My dear Clara, what a very
shocking remark. / know he was very
i'll the first few days out. but fancy
noticing such n thing.-Pick-Me-Up
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
His Indignant inquiry.

He ION his kneesl-Darling. / love
you with all my heart. with all my soul
and with all the strength of my being.
She-Are you in earnest, Clarence?
He (reproachfully)-In earnest! Say,
do you think / am bagging my trousers
this way for fun ?-Puck.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
County Court.

The special jury drawn to try the
condemnation proceedings of the d {,
r. 1. & N. w. railway against E. H.
Guyer was dismissed till tomor-
row. The property in the case lies in
East Moline. Preliminaries were ar
gued today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
RAFTING Is DELAYED
BY ICE ON UPPER RIVER

The rafters Weyerhauser and Rut-
ledge are laying up here waiting for
the ice to break up in the streams in
the lum Der region SO that the seasons
rafting can begin.
Meanwhile the mills are running
on logs that have been wintered along
the Mississippi river.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11

Accidents come with distressing
frequency on the farm-cuts, bruises,
stings. sprains. DR.. Thomas Electric
Oil relieves the pain instantly. Never
safe without it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
WORK FOR women
AT UNION MISSION
Rug Factory to Be Operated in
Connection With Charita-
BILE institution.
MOTHERS CAN BRING CHILDREN
And Have Them Cared for While
They Labor at the LOOMS
10 Cents Per Hour.

The Rock Island Union Mission has
purchased the Ohio Carpet and Rug
works of Davenport and has removed
them to this city, where the machin-
cry has been installed in new build
ing at the rear of the home of the or
ganization. There are three looms,
and rugs of any size up to IL feet
| wide can be woven, IS well as rag
carpets. The theory of G. II. Ger
mann, of the mission, is TO supply
work to women who cannot take their
children out with them to do house.
work, but who need work to support
themselves. The mothers can bring
their children and have them cared
for at the home while he mothers are
at work making rugs. The works
will be ready for business next Mon
day.
Way to Earn Living.
This has been a hobby with Mr..
Germann for some time. He has seen
the need that many women have for
work and he has undertaken to supply
it in this way Women are not COM
PEELED 10 be there at regular hours,
but they come when they can and are
paid at the rate of 10 cents an hour
for the time they work. Ia this way
many who could not do house work
can find wsy to earn little money.
1t is hoped Mr. German will be as
successful in this work as he expects
TO be. and that it will prove q beuetiC
to the people whom it is designed to
hep. j + Peyton, who has had
charge of the works in Davenport,
will continue in charge in Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11

Half the ills that man is heir to
come from indigestion. Burdock
Blood Bitters strengthens and tones
the stomach; makes indigestion i'm
possible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-11
Dies of Iniuries.

Warren Smith. who was hurt by
the falling of the steam shovel at
Utah hill on the Il. L. & p. road Mon
day, died yesterday at his home in
Galva.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-14

SoNE people say that Gov. Decker
is a partisan; Others say he is moi
partisan enough In the meantlm,
Governor DDckery says nothing. but
pnoceeds 70 make his appointments.
always having IN view what he he
lieyes d De- for the best Interests Of
good government and the best results
can be accomplished through party
lines and party responsibilities The
Democratic party is responsible for
the hunast discharge Of public duties
IN Missouri, and Democrats should bc
appointed 70 the places q honor, trust
and omolument AT the same time
the Governor dues not believe that a
man should be appointed 10 once
simply because he is partisan. Men
who vii serve the State with 6delity
and execute the law impartiauy are
being chosen, and We feel sure the
result vii be satisfactory % the
party and b people
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-14
PR4IRLE TIEW fTENS

Co-rrespo1de1ee o. the Ledger
PRAIRIE VIEW, Feb 1.-THE icI
harvest is in progress.
The school closed here on account
Of whooping cough and 50 much sick
ness among the pupils
Mrs Ed Gamble is on the sick list
VIII MoCord has moved back from
Oklahoma with his family he has pur
chased the Jake Stevenson farm Of %.
acres at $40 per acre. Mr.. Stevenson
will probably move to town.
Mrs. Thomas Atkins and son, VIII
are suffering from grip.
Mac Gamble is visiting in Colum
bia.
Mr.. Louis, a bright student o.
Westminster College, viii preach il
Prairie View pulpit on the 3rd Sab.
bath Of this month.
johnson Davis sold TO j. r. Brown
IS hogs. average 2+O lbs, at &c.
Married, at her home near Lexing
ton, KY, Miss Mary Louis Smith u
Mr.. Paul j. McCarr. Miss Smith il
the eldest daughter Of Orlando anC
Julia Smith, well known in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-14
SUMMARY Of w ork ofKan,a, rusadsr,

WICHITA, KAN, Feb. 7.-Accordine
70 the secret-service bureau Of the
Kansas Home Defenders, OF organiza,
ton Of saloon smashers, there are !, 500
saloons in Kansas, and their combined
wealth In baroom fixtures in s225, 900.
The women have been d~etroying this
wealth at the rate Of s325 a day for
forty days, the crusade organized bJ
Mrs Carrie Nation having been in
progress that length Of time.
They have also spilled an average OF
seventeen gallons Of liquor a day dur.
ing that time. Seven raids have beer
made and fourteen joints" destroyed.
They claim the total damage tc
saloon fixtures and furniture aggre-
gates $4,000. Ms. Nation says she
can wreck the Joints faster in small
towns than in large ones.
Twenty-siX saloons have closed since
the crusade started, through fear Of
being attacked by the women crusad.
ers. Eight towns have ridded them
selves Of Joints" Temperance peo-
pie Of thirty-four towns have taken
action against the SaloOnmen, either
IN the courts or by personal warnings.
OF the 100 saloons in the State,
nearly 900 have been warned 70 close
on penalty Of being raided and smash.
ed. The crusaders claim that half
the number have promised to close
their doors permanently.
Ms Nations active force Of "joint-
mashers' numbers thirty-fye, but she
claims that 500 women have promised
% follow her whenever she commands.