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Rock Island Argus., 1901-01-03
CoRDovA CHAT.

Cordova, Jan 3.-Mrs. Allie Con-
gor returned to her home in Chicago
Tuesday, after a weeks visit with
friends here.
w. t. Humphry has returned to
Chicago.
Howard Reeves left Monday for
Oklahoma, where he has procured a
position.
Lucius Fitch, of Council Bluffs, IA, +,
called on friends here Thursday. He
was called to Hampton by the il1ne. s
of his father. Henry Fitch.
School opened Wednesday, Jan. 2.
Roy Sallows left Tuesday for
Minneapolis. where he will visit his
brother, Charles Sallows.
Mrs. DR.. Lockhart, of Alexis, has
been spending the past week with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. d. T. PInneo.
Miss Bessie Cooper returned from
her home at Hamlet Tuesday.
Miss Olive Hunt, of Port Byron,
spent few days this week with
| friends here.
Miss Anna Marshall and Mi lton
Lamb, both we'll known young people
in this vicinity, were married at the
M E parsonage, at Port Byron,
Monday.
Mrs. w. K Johnson has been con.
fined to her bed several days with la
grippe.
Mrs. i. Stockwell gave a New
Years party to number of heI
friends at her residence.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-01-03
There Are Nine British Doctors
And All Who Cau at the British Medical
Institute, 1900 Third Avenue, Prior to
Jan. I6, VIII Have Their Cases
Studied by Several of Them
without Charge and With
ont Money.


without Charge and With
ont Money.
A staff of eminent physicians and
surgeons from the British Medical In
stitute have at the urgent solicitation
of large number of patients under
their treatment in this country es-
tablished permanent branch of the
institute in this city at 100 Third
avenue, over Fremanu's meat market.
These eminent gentlemen have de-
cided to give their services entirely
free for three months (medicine ex-
cepted) to all invalids who call upon
them for treatment between now and
Jan. 90 These services consist not
only of consultation, examination and
advice, but also of all minor surgical
operations.
The object in pursuing this course
is to become rapidly and personally
acquainted with the sick and afflicted,
and under nc condition whatever will
any charge be made for any services
rendered for three months to all who
call before Jan. 26.
| The doctors treat all forms Of dis
ease and deformities, and guaran tee
cure in every case they undertake.
At the first interview a thorough ex-
animation is made, and if incurable,
you are frankly and kindly told so;
also advised against spending your
money for useless treatment.
| Male and female weakness, catarrh
and catarrhal deafness. cancer, with
out pain or cutting, rupture, all skin
diseases. and all diseases of the rec
tum are positively cured by their new
treatment.
DR.. r. j. Nate. the chief consult
ing surgeon of the institute. assisted
by one or more of his staff associates.
is in personal charge.
Office hours from 8 8. m. till p.
m. No Sunday hours.
Special Notice-If you cannot call,
send stamp for question blank for
home treatment.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-01-03
PoRrRYRoN PaINrs.

Port Byron, Jan. 3.-Dr. and Mrs.
Sensibaugh h4ye been in Chicago The
past week.
Allen Fleming who has been attend
ing military school in Miss ouri. is
home for visit.
Robert Garnett. of Audubon, Dwa,
came to visit his brother Frank aud
her relatives.
c. B. Maxwell, of Davenport. came
up TO spend the holidays with friends
Ii Port Byron.
Prank Putnam has rented the GAY
rd property, on the hill.
John L. Noah, the auctioneer, has
b, ught Mrs. Anna Spaeth's residence;
c, nsideration $1,000.
Mrs. Normoyle sold her house and
t in Port Byron Wednesday to Mrs.
Anna Spaeth for 1925.
Family gatherings seemed to be the
order of the day during last week.
Owing to the holiday vacation there
was no entertainment in the lyceum
lrse.
Mrs. Henry Beal. who has been sick
and unconscious at times, is now some
bt tier.
The four men who fell down with a
scaffold at Hillsdale and sustained
some injury are recovering.
Friday evening last the Ladies'
Academy Aid society held business
meeting at the dormitory.
George s Witter. who resides near
Rapids City, has again gone west to
purchase more horses and expects to
be gone week or two.
Will Tubbs being 48 years of age,
his friends got up a birthday party at
his residence on the Bavard farm. An
elaborate dinner was served and Mr..
Tubbs was presented with an easy
chair.
Prof. Z j. Delano, of the Port BY.
ron public schools, in concluding his
report. says: II may say that as
principal of schools it is my intention
to give the patrons the best admins.
| tratiou of school affair of which l am
capable This would be impossible
without the earnest. capable teaching
force with which an Intelligent and
progressive board of directors has
provided me. We have pulled to-
gether as a unit, have met regularly
every week to discuss the best inter
/
tanned degree of friendly regard and
mutual respect for each other which
has made the terms work pleasant fol
us all.
Miss Edna Crompton spent hel
Christmas vacation at her home il
Port Byron.
] Miss Jessie Warnecke, of Rocl
Island, is visiting with her aunt, Mrs
Henry Brandt.
Prof. E. j. Dslano spent his Christ
mas vacation among friends and rela
tives in Prophetstown.
Rev. j. c. Craine. Mamie Trent
Minnie Moody and Florence Lyforc
attended the Epworth League conven
| tion in Moline.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tilbrook and famil,
are being visited by Mrs. Tilbrook'
| brother and sister-in-law.
New Years eve the members of tn
Methodist church, with others, me
together with their minister, Rev.
c. CrAine. for the purpose of holdin,
a Midnight prayer meeting, as is Gus
ltOmarV
Rock Island Argus., 1901-01-03

You should know that Foley,
Honey and Tar is absolutely the b,st
or all diseases of the throat and lungs.
Dealers are authorized to guarantee it
to give satisfaction. Accept no sab
stitute.- ALI druggists -
Rock Island Argus., 1901-01-03

This season there is a large death
rate among children from Group and
lung troubles. Prompt action will
save the little ones from these terrible
diseases. We know of nothing so cer-
tain to give instant relief as One Min
ute Cough Cure. 1t can also be relied
upon in grippe and all throat and lung
trou ble4 of adults. Pleasant to take.
B. II. Bieber and Hartz 81 Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-01-03

sArriyal departure. tDaIly, except Sun
lDaily except Satur1 DAY. All others daily. Tel
sphone 1888.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-01-03
ALL AKOUNn ANDALusIA.

Audalusia, Jan. 3-Miss Carrie
Walton returned to her school Tues
day.
John Britton. of Rock Island, was
in our village last week.
The young people are enjoying
these moonlight nights on the ice.
Stuart Moore has been visiting his
brother the past week.
Mrs. Jones has returned from Rock
Island.
Mr.. Hobart, Sr., is very i'll
Miss Doris Mosher went to Milan
Monday to visit few days.
Bert Huntley, of Port Byron, is
visiting relatives.
Mrs. Merit Goble, of Big Island,
was visiting old acquaintances
Wednesday.
Rev. Mr. Buckley, of Davenport,
delivered sermon at the Baptist
church Friday evening.
Mrs Edna Bushart returned home
to Milan Saturday.
L. w. Simmons has gone to the
county farm to take q position as en-.
gineer.
The M. W. A., will have installa.
tion of officers and an oyster supper
Friday evening.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-01-03
TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS.

The Burlington will have on sale
January 1st and 10th. and February
5th and 10Th, home seekers excursion
tickets at one fare plus two dollars
($2) for the round trip to various
points in the north, south and west.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-01-03

Save doctors bills by giving Foley's
Honey and Tar to infants and children
in time to prevent pneumonia or
Group, which are fatal to so many
thou usands of babies All druggists
Rock Island Argus., 1901-01-03
MONDAY.

rs sTlT ali depends Upon what you want in soap.
IgQNg1 If you require simply dirt remover, almost
ISNTY any soap will do But if you care at ali about
lssz1 the thing which is to be washed, you must
think twice before you act Any soap will clean linens
and muslins, but Ivory Soap leaves them white as
snow. Any soap will clean sheets and table cloths, but
Ivory Soap leaves coarse, strong odor Try onceI
IT FLOATS.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-01-03
II Banner salve

doesn't cure your piles. your money
will be refunded 1t is the most heal
ing medicine in the world. All drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus., 1901-01-03
sale of Real Estate.

BY virtue of an order and decree of the
county court of Rock Island county, Illinois,
made on the petition of the undersigned
administratrjx of the estate of Charles A.
Rose, deceased, for leave 10 sell the real
estate of said deceased at the December
22d day of December, 1900 1 shall on the 22d
day of January next, between the hours or z
and O'Clock in the afternoon OF said day sell
public sale, at the EAST door of the court
house In the city OF Rock Island in said coun-
ty. the rs al estate described as follows. to-
wit: AL ihe right, title and interest of said
Charles A. Rose deceased. at the tine of his
lots one Q), two (2) and three (3) in block Q)
of Spencer and Gases addition to the town of
Stephenson, now city of Rock Island, more
particularly described as follows: Beginning e
at the northwest corner of lot one (I) in block
one (D aforesaid, thence east along the soLt h
one hundred hfty-eight and one-haf G5S5D
feet; thence south parallel with the west line
of said lot one "a one hundred fifty us0) feet,
more or less, to the north line OF e alley rum
ming east and west through said block one ~;
thence west along the north line of said alley
one hundred ifty-eisht and one-haif (I5siS)
feet to the east line of East Seventeenth
an street in said city, s. i'd last named line be-
ing also the west line OF said lot one ~; thence
n..rth along said last mentioned line one hum
dred fifty feet u50) feet, more or less, to the
place of beginning. together with the dover
interest of the petitioner. Ella M Rose, in ssi
real estate, situated in the county of Rock
Island and state of Illinois, on the following
terms, to wit: cash In hand on day OF sale.
Dated this 22d day of December, A. D. 1900.
Administratrix of the estate OF Charles A.
Rose, deceased.
JACKSON q HURST, attorneys
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-21
AN ExlLE,S CALENDAR.

 T can stand your city well enough In the winter time, when the winds are
 rough;
 I can bear to think how the dazzling drift, With it's clean blue shadows, its shine anc
 shift,
 Deepens upon my hillside there And filings it's wreath to the frosty air; While here in your streets the slusny ooze Spatters my garments, and soaks the snoes His fingers chilled in the cutting blast. Then. in April. I watch the tree in the jog Of the wall by the Jewish synagogue Push swelling buds into leaf again, And wake to life in the warm spring ram And dream, as I watch, of south hill slopes, Where the turf shows brown through the
 lessening snow, And the sap leaps up in the maple trunks At the call of the first north-f1ying crow. But in August the asphalt pavement bare Grows soft in the sun to the horses feet, And the helpless city, night and dhday, Gasps in the clutch of the deadly heat; And my brain is too weary and dazed to
 think
 Of the northern river, cool and still, Where the lilies open along the sedge Meath the guard of the shaggy, spruce
 crowned hill. But, oh, in the fall, when the nights grow
 keen,
 And the ivy reddens against the wall Of the city church, the strange, dim scent Of dying leaves, like q far faint call, Waits to my sharpened senses ken A summons I may not well withstand, A summons home, to the forest hills, All glory-clad, of my northern land. Grace Gooda1e, in Youths Companion.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-21
THE FouR OCEANS.

An evening of unspeakable fun will be offered at Polls tonight when the Four COhans present their jolly musi- cal comedy, ..The Governors Son" The piece was written by George NJ. Cohan, and it has had phenomenal success since it was first brought out last season. No words are needed 10 remind folks of what the Four Cohans have done in the laugh-lifting line dur ing their brilliant vaudeville career Now that they have become stars they come with q piece which not only en- ables them to do even better work, but also affords opportunities for a big company to shine. The clever lines and mirth-prOvOking situations are sup plemented by new musical numbers. also written by George M. Conan, and which are approproately introduced. Manager l.. c. Behman has given the new play q sumptuouS setting and even the carpets and furniture are carried Indeed, it was common remark last season when the show was presented here that it was one of the most gOrgeously mounted and sumptuousIy furnished productions ever put on the local stage. This season it is. if any thing. more superbly put on There will probably be a large audience on hand this evening. as there certainly ought to be. Prices are p, 90, 75 cents, $1 and $1.50.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-21

go on. Are they lost? An, k1ttsge. they go in the wrong direction and the men are frightened. They're rum ming with the woman, dragging her cruelty. She is certainly drugged, Kittsge. Run you down and telephone again that the police are in the wrong direction-but, no! now, now they are right-now they advancel They see the men far away. An, the men drop the girl and they flee! Iris crime, a crime that this good telescope has thwarted."
 Kittsge stood beside the table, his face working.
 "Have they found her yet?"
 "They see her prone on the sand. They gallop towards her-they are there-one jumps off, and another. They lift her.''
 ''Is she dead?'
 "Ah, no, mol"
 "They lift her to the man on the horse-they go toward the carriage Come, Kittsge, we shall go, you and I to the headquarters. Aye, and the other two policemen now have the men. One with beard, one bare of face. Come, Kittsge, we are needed
 An hour later strange group was gathered in the room of the chief of police. The professor and Kittsge, a portly man of evident wealth, several pale women and two Greeks, one old and one young.
 Ut is somewhat family affair, you see," said the portly man, coolly, ''and done with Demari's own ideas of re- venge on me. I stole his daughter in Crete 20 years ago. She became my wife, and now he seeks revenge by kid naping my daughter. Demari, if you and your son, Carl, will leave America at once, will try to arrange this mat ter. If not, you can take your deserts. You shall have money and must prom ise not to return. If you do, will | prosecute you"
 grosling and whispering consulta- tion took place between the prison CTS.
 .'We go," announced Demari, "we go | for $5,0O0 to take to Crete''
 "Two thousand and go hang your selves,'' retorted the millionaire that's all. I know how to treat you I beggars. And my daughter shall now know all, and be able to defend and l guard herself always" Another growing consultation and the terms were accepted by the uncle and nephew.
 "And now, professor" said the ia ther, even more coolly, 'we owe you and your telescope a great deal more than we can ever repay. Will you and your friend here do me the honor to dine with us tomorrow, and let my daughter Stella thank you in person? ?' The professor bowed and smiled awkwardly. He was thinking.
 Stella" he muttered~ to himself "Stella? A new star.'
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-21
WILLIAMS AND WALKER,

Only a fair audience greeted the above cOlored comedians and their dusky company at Polls theater last evening. The latest musical comedy, ''SOns of Ham," composed by Stephen A. Cassin and J. A. Shipp,. contains many bright features which were q little handicapped last night, probably from lack of practice. 1t is different from all other colored productions in that the much abused rag time is al- most altogether eliminated. There is but q little bit of the cake walk. too, used in the comedy, and the ideas are original in the main and very interest iHg- The company surrounding :he comedians is a clever one and all were dressed neatly, and adding to this the beautiful stage settings, the pictures were more than pleasing. All the rough house work had been carefully avoided and the production was clean bright and catchy. Williams lnd Walker, of course, were The leaders in the fun promoting. and the characters assigned them gave good scope to show off their talents, which are not dimmed by any comedians in their class Of work. The ladies and gentlemen in the cast did excellent work. The chOruSes were well rendered and the majority of them were new. The tenor solo was one of the features. and So was the Chinese characterization. In fact it was a very clever perform ance.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-21

cloal1room of the house of representa- tives, ''but my father exercised the veto power, and travelling was not as easy then as it is nowadays.
 "A man named Hitchcock was rais- ing a company to go down and help the Texans in their war. About that time my kind-hearted old grandfather gave me $500 to buy horse and buggy. A horse was the one thing had always promised myself as soon as I should be rich enough, so I was delighted with talk so eloquently about the wrongs of the Texans and their noble struggle for liberty I couldn't stand it; I sim ply threw my grandfather's money into his lap,
 Naturally my grandmother began to wonder pretty soon where my horse was. 1 told her that was waiting to get one that would trot in 2:40, which was great speed for those days. Her unsuspecting soul was satisfied with the explanations Next day my father became inquisitive, and after I had made two or three stammering att tempts to put him off had to come out with the whole story. I am not sure whether he was more angry or amused over it.
 But the funny part of it came later. Another man arrived in town, one Col. Hunt, who was raising money to fur nish supplies forthe fighters in Texas. He came after my father, came to his assistance, and between us we got the old gentlemen so interested that he handed out another $500 from his own pocket"
 Gen. SiclSles is so impressive in ap- pearance that people stare good deal at his crutches Che lost a leg at Gettysburg), and not a few strangers have had bad grace to stop him and in- quire how he met with his supposed ac- cident. The general does not take these impertinences any too kindly, though he usually avoids giving expression to his opinion of the qliestioner.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-21
'.THE WRONG MIR WRIGHT.

Considerable fun is being experi- enced at Polls this afternoon. and it will undoubtedly rage during the even- ing. over the blunders of those who are looking for the wrong MT Wright with the two tickets ill order to get them for nothing. according to the scheme as outlined in these columns during the past few days. It is almost as funny as the farce itself. which is to be seen at Polls on Monday even ing. This is the play i'll which Roland Reed made one of the great successes of his brilliant career. and John Ali son. who is now playing MT Reeds old role, is making a greater triumph than he did as Jones in Mir Broadhurst's other famous farce, What Happened to Jones'" That the performance will be funny goes without saying. and there will probably be a large audi ence. Prices are % cents to $1.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-21
KING DRAMATIc COMPANY.

The well known King Dramatic company open weeks engagement at the Jacques on Monday evening. when they present .'The Cherry Pickers.'' Tn the repertoire which is to be present ed are some very well known plays. such as ''Blue Jeans,' Cumberland, '61." "A Man of Mystery and many others. The company is we'll known here through several previous success ful engagements, and is among the best of the repertoire organizations. MT Frank Munnell, who heads the com pany is an exceptionally capable ac- tor. and other members of the cast arc well able to play the various roles as signed The company will undoubted- ly attract some large audiences during the engagement, for which popular prices prevail.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-21
E 1G1darGg 9
 N ew Star
By ELIZABETH CHERRY WALTZ
 Copyright, 1901. by Authors syadicate.)

h
 TIE fondled with love and care the
 great new telescope which had just been set up and which three cloudy nights had prevented him from using to explore the heavens.
 ''You will know, after ten years more study, just how I feel towards this beauty he said to Kittsge, his student and assistant.
 Kittsge. who was woefully near sighted, actually trembled with pleas ure.
 ''We might look over the flats a lit tle," unused the professor, working at screws and table busily, 'it is not possible to understand these adjust ments too we'll, my friend.''
 Kittsge, who never saw much only through the wonderful eyes near him, could not speak for joy. His red, sparse hair bristled about his forehead and his long, sharp nose was very near.
 Stand back trife," said the pro- lessor, ''and I will first observe wonder hill across the stream. An! What focus! Would you like to see a cabin in the woods? There, see even the dweller sitting on stone in front of his door. It must be miles away"
 After Kittsge had seen his long fill, the professor adjusted the in- strument again.
 "Now for the flats. An, how the pebbles shine along the lake! It is beautiful. A boat far, far out. Fish ermen, a steamer. You shall see the sight in a moment, Kittsge. shall first diminish the focus. There 70 my soull Why, what's this?''
 He hastily made new adjustment and looked again.
 "'Tis true, 'tis true! A man, nay, here is another, carrying a woman
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-21

from carriage to boat on the shore. Her yellow hair hangs. She is young, she is finely dressed. A crime, a crimeI And we are miles away"
 Kittsge forgot his reverence.
 Let me see, let me see, sir.'
 ''Yes, my good Kittsge, see that you also have the story. And I will run to the telephone and have the police go. Keep your eye there and move not, move not, my very good Kittsge.'
 The professor ran down the ladder to the rooms below, his voice dying away.
 And she is young-her hair is yell low"
 Christopher Kittsge looked and trembled. Far away, miles across the flats in a singularly isolated and dreary spot, a carriage stood and still further away a. sailboat waited on the lake shore. The men half dragged, half carried the woman. Kittsge reached his hand gropingly for a lead pencil and made unseen scrawling notes on bit of paper on the stand. Astronomers are used to doing that.
 Up came the professor in long jumps.
 ''How far to the boat, Kittsge?"
 "A quarter of mile, sir"
 Headquarters will reach them by telephone and the mounted police can make it. You can watch until I get my breath. Is she conscious, think you?"
 No, sir; her hands hang limp"
 .Is the carriage there?"
 Ut goes toward the bridge. Ah. sir, I see a galloping policeman be. yond the bridge. He comes fast His helmet shines in the sun. The men have now stopped to take breath. They cannot see the police man. He gallops like mad, sir. Now now, there comes another towards the bridge -and. yet another behind. That was quick work, sir.''
 q will take the telescope now," said the professor, ''and tell you the story. An, the policel There are four there. They stop the carriage. They
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-21
ASSISTED THE TEXANS.
Gen. SicF<Ies When q Lad Helped the Lone star Patriots to Win
 Independence.

Gen. Daniel F. Siclxles began his career as typesetter. He always had $ taste for adventure, relates the Sat urday Evening Post, and when a lad was thrilled by the stories of heroism which foated up from Texas and formed part of the history. of the struggle of that state for freedom from the Mexican rule. Sam Houston became the boys ideal hero. T want ed to run away and take part in the
 business myself" said he w.ile chat ting one day with some Texans in the