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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20

plete and interesting character. The
exhibit made by Thomas A Edison.
showing the development of many OF
his Important inventions, constitutes
another attractive feature. Demohstra-
tons are to be made of Wireless Te-
legraphy and the Y Rays. In the CEN
ter of the Machinery and Transporta-
ton building is working exhibit OF q
large number OF Pumping Engines.
These supply the water for the various
fountain features of the Exposition.
Among these water displays is a cas-
cade in the southern face OF the Elec-
trio Tower. from which there is a flow
of $4,000 gallons of water per minute,
making beautiful veillike cataract 40
feet high. Upon this cataract electric
lights of many colors will be thrown
from an Invisible source, producing an
enchanting picture.
One of the most imposing buildings
OF the Exposition is the great Stadium.
This is more than co feet high and is
so large as TO inclose a quarter mile
track. The seats are arranged in the
form of a vast amphitheater. and the
capacity is sufficient for 1900 specta-
tors. This is to be the scene OF very
interesting events daily throughout the
Exposition.
The Midway is said to be the great
est that has ever been organized for
any exposition. The Midway proper
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
PAN-AMERICAN EXPO.
Dedication Day of the Great Six
Months Festival at
Buffalo.
BEAUTY OF THE COMPLETED WORK
Color, Sculpture, Electricity,
Fountains, Flowers and Fes-
tive Architecture.

Buffalo, May 2O.-The formal dedi-
cation of the Pan-American exposition
occurred today. The temple of music,
where the exercises took place, was
crowded TO the fullest capacity.
Among the notA bles who were present
were Vice President Roosevelt,
Senator Hanna and Secretary Long.
The military and civic parade pro-
ceeded the formal ceremonies, which
were reviewed by the vice
president. kilograms of congrat-
ulation and regret were read
from Mckinley, the governor
of Canada. the president of the
central and south American repub-
lies and others The exercises open
cd - the liberation of 10. 900 pigeons.
BISHOP w. Fowler offered prayer d
Mayor Diehl made the welcoming adj
dress. A poem dedicated to the exhi-
bition was read by Roger Cameron
Rogers. Vice President Roosevelt de-
livered the formal address
BUFFALO, May oO.-The dedication of
the Pan-American Exposition today
was performed in a manner BETTING
the great occasion, a large attendance
testifyinG to the widespread interest in
the mammoth enterprise. Fully 300,-
200 people were on hand to take part
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
HARD TO PURCHASE.
The Peculiar Red Ribbon of the
French Legion of Honor.

heu VI inc
French Legion of Honor.
The peculiar red ribbon which men,
bers of the Legion of Honor of France
are entitled to wear is to be had in
New York at one establishment, which
is naturally sought out by Americans
honored with this decoration. But
they never have the satisfaction of get
ting the ribbon until the firm that has
the exclusive sale of it has received
official notice that the persons applying
have the right to display it.
az know it, said one of the clerks
the other day TO a would be purchaser
OF the ribbon. 81 know that you are n
member of the legion and have n right
to buy the ribbon. because 1 read your
name in the paper and know who you
are. But we have not received official
notification of your appointment and
you have not your diploma. So / could
not sell you any of it.
1--WE had to make this rule first be-
cause the French government required
it of us when we received the agency,
but we also realize the necessity of it.
All kinds of persons who have no right
to this ribbon try TO get hold of it. All
of them pretend when they find that
we sell it only to persons entitled to
wear it either that they are members
of the legion or that they are buying it
on behalf OF persons who do belong TO
the order. The ribbon is not like any
other, and we know that if any of this
ribbon is bought i'm New York that IL
comes from us. For that reason we are
particular to the extent of requiring
documentary proof from every appli-
cant unless we have received official
notification OF his right to wear it,
New York Sun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
Ambition versu. contentment.

The difference between making
living and making money is illustrated
in a conversation that took place 80
years ago between a man who went
west and made a fortune and n man
who remained on a farm I'm New Eng
land and did not. To sum up. the
western man said to the New Eng
lander: "You needn't tell me how 1t
is. know all about it. If you had
a farm given to you at the beginning
and you have lived on it for 40 years.
you've come out within 80 cents of the
amount of capital you began with
Christian Register.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20

Is 5000 feet long, thus giving more
than mile of frontage upon this sim
gular thoroughfare. There are about
40 shows. cry one OF them possess
ing special merit and selected from a
large number offered. There has been
great rivalry among show people to
secure space upon the Midway. and 1t
has been allotted with great care and
with the positive assurance that every
feature would be of character to com-
mand popular interest
1t may be said of the whole Expo
sition that in every department it is
a compact yet complete presentation
Of Twentieth Century civilization of
the Western World.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
Local MArketa.

Corn-4q04sc.
asyITi@oshy. uao,i4i prairie, sacsli.
Straw-f6
Coats ger ton.
Potatoes-30c.
&c.
Eggs-lic.
Hens-sc per pound.
Turkeys-7c05c.
sxcG4Hc; cows and heifers, SKc04c; calves
4c15c-
Spring Lam6sNs2. 5Oos4 head.
Hogs-S5.250t550
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
Trouble Not Friendly.

Here's good philosophy from Brother
Dickey. He said yesterday to a mem
Der of his flock who had got into diff
culties. "A man should always stakeI
er trouble befo' fhe tgitsI
into trouble. kaze after trouble gifts you
he amt got no consideration fer you.";i
ATLANTA Constitution. tRs&sSs1fJ
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20

DIRECTOR GENERAL WILLIAM I. BUCHANAN.
in the grand event. The day was made
n civic holiday, and there was a gen.
eral Outpouring of people from cities
and towns within 200 miles Of Buffalo,
both in the United States and Canada.
by way of the 20 or more great lines
of railway which center in this city.
The city was astir at an early hour
to witness or participate in the pro-
gramme. Mr.. Louis L. Babcock was
chief marshal, and the programme con-
sisted OF parades, ceremonies in the
Temple of Music and special outdoor
features. There were two separate
and distinct parades-an Exposition pa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20

One fare for the round trip to Lin
coin, Neb via c., r. l. & p. railway,
May % to May %, return good to
June 4, with extension to June 80 on
payment of so cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20

Homeseekers' tickets to a number
of points in the north, west and
southwest via the c., K l. & p. rail-
way May 81, June 4 and is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20

Saturday, June s, is the date of the
Comus clubs annual MilwS u kee e1-
cursion, and the rate but 81 so for
the round trip. An excellent oppor-
tunity to visit Milwaukee. Make ar
rangements to attend.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20

Beginning with Monday, April l,
all passenger business of the c. M.
& St. p. will be done through the
D., r. 1. & N. w. depot, at the foot of
Seventeenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20

Remember the c.. r l. & p. rail-
way has now on sale round trip tickets
to Buffalo, n. Y, on account of the
Pau-American exposition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20

Milwaukee and return Saturday,
June s. 81 so for the round tip.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20

west, good returning within 81 days
from GATE of sale. 1t also has on
sale, at greatly reduced rates, tickets
for Puget Sound points, Colorado,
Pacific Coast and various other points.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20

Very low round trip rates will be
on sale to Colorado points on num-
Der of days in June and July via c.
r l. & p. railway. Apply at ticket
office for full information.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20

Glass Measuring Cup, sells
usually for 10c, sale price SC
Cut prices on all buggy
whips.
10c Straw Porch Seats
Fifty S. so and Sc so fine
Umbrellas for, each .S2.Z5
100 26-inch Steel Rod UNI
brellas, for, each 5Sc
$50 pairs of boys, children's
aud misses Fine Shoes,
they sold for 1926 and
81 so pair-tans, oxbloods
and blacks, choice while
they las, pair .....SL3z
50 pieces 15c Dimity, these
50pieces. no more, for, yard &c
Ladies' 25c Fine Seamless
Double Heel and Toe Hose,
fast black, so guage stock
ings, while they last, pair I5C
Children's 12!c Ribbed Seam
less Hose, tor, pair .. SC
25c Belt
Buckles at ............ I5c
zoe Millinery
Flowers at. IOc
so, Millinery
Flowers at pc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS.

Beginning with Monday, April 1,
all passenger business of the c., M.
e. st. p. will be done through the
D., K. 1. & N. w. depot, at the foot of
Seventeenth street.
One fare for the round trip to Lin
coin, Neb via c.. r. 1. & p. railway,
May % to May %, return good to
June 4, with extension to June 80 on
payment of so cents.
Homeseekers' tickets to a number
of points in the north, west and
southwest via the c., K l. IL p. rail
way May 81, June 4 and is.
Remember the c.. r l. & P. rail-
way has now on sale round trip tickets
to Buffalo, n. Y, on account of the
Pan-American exposition.
Very low round trip rates will be
on sale to Colorado points on num-
Der of days in June and July via C.,
r 1. & p. railway. Apply at ticket
office for full information.
go IOC u III 81 OAdo5 LOuuu VI L UNIV
to San Francisco with stop-over priv
ileges via the c., r. l. IL p. railway
July to Is, good for return up to
Aug. 81. The only line having
through car service, Rock island to
San Francisco.
Commencing Monday, April /, the
c., b. g. Q. freight train will leave
the new station in Rock Island at
7:45 a. m. for Clinton, via Davenport
and the D., r. 1. & N. w. railway,
distributing freight for points along
that line, reaching Clinton at 1850 a.
M. Freight will also be received via
the same route for local points on the
c., IL N. w. railway at the lowest
current rates affording prompt and
quick service.
The Burlington route, c., B. & Q.
railroad company, will have on sale
May and q, home seekers excur-
sion tickets at one first-class fare,
plus 81, for the round trip, to points
south, southwest, west and north
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20

81 Millinery
Flowers at .... 4Oc
The balance of So Trimmed
Hats, your choice. ...S3.4ol
1000 yards Satin Striped
Plysse Wash Silk, guaran-
teed fast colors, worth 75c 4
yard, all the new colors
and shades, while they last 2Qc
2! yard long Mantle and Piano
Grapes trimmed with
fringe. regular price 75c,
choice. -. ......... soc Z
Sterling Silver
Thin bles for. .... 25c
Rogers "1S47'' Silver Knives
and Forks, sell everywhere 4
for 81 so per set; during
sale, per set SL0S 4
Small line of Sash Brooches,
latest. Don't fail to see E
them-in gold, silver plated
or with turquoise set, Fleur
de Lis design, choice. 49,. CSC
SOC Hair
Barrettes for. ....... CSC
The largest variety of Sterling
Silver Novelties in the tri-cities.
7 M A ETn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20

l case Apron Ginghams, in
| blue, brown or green
checks, for, yard -. PC
No remnants but full priced
goods.
l case light Challies for, yard &c
Good soc Summer Corsets for
Good SOC Summer Corsets
for, pair. 80. ........... I0C
Muslin Underwear that sold
for S. a garment for. e. 81. 70
81. % Muslin Skirts
for SLOO
20 dozen Hickory Work Skirts
for, each. ......... -. I5C
l case Fancy Prints, better
quality than the American
Indigo, absolutely fast col
ors. full piece goods, yard sc
Boys CSC Waists, all sizes,
Mothers Friend Waists and
other famous brands, your
choice, each. ..... 4Sc
75c straight front Summer
Corsets for, pair ........ soc
Handsome Oriental Tapestry,
so inches wide, yard. -. 45c
Mems soc Underwear
Tor. ......-...... &c
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-27

February 18th and each Tuesday there;
alter. until and including April Both, Special
Low Rate Colonist Tickets will De soid We
the Southern Pacifcs Company's "Ogden
and "Sunset" Routes to all points in Califor-
mia. The rate viii be; From Chicago
5000, from St. Louis, Memphis and new
Orleans So. so, from Omaha, Kansas saty,
etc, $500. Corresponding low rates from
iii other points east and north:
For particulars and detailed information
pertaining to the Southern Pacific Com
pany's Routes, and these special rates 70 Sai-
ifornis, call upon or address .pc 900
w. G. Neimyer, G. w. A., 8. Z. Co.. 20
w. 81. Conner, c. A., s. P. Co., Chamber
Of Commerce Bldg, Cincinnati, Ohio; !.
G. G. Herring, G. A.. s. P. Co., III Park
Dl L. Z. TownsIsy, 6. A.. S. p Co.. 42l Olive
ST., st. Louis, Mo.
G. C. Cary, C. A., s. p. Co., 208 Sheidley
Bldg, Kansas City, Mo.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-27

mistress. At sight Of the carriage
there was a cry of joy. Miss hubert
introduced me as her rescuer.
81 was rendered the hospitality of the
establishment, fed and sheltered, and
slept that night in good bed. The
next morning new clothes were brought
me. There was an inquiry, without re-
suit. Ny story that the thief was
masked was confirmed by the coach
man. No mask was found, only torn
handkerchief, and Lolette, satisfied to
have lost nothing, did not push the mat
ter.
"What shall add? Twas handsome
fellow in those days, well educated. as
| have said, and of good address. The
story of my heroism brought me into
notice and soon found employment.
l was heartily in love with Lolette
and, beginning with gratitude, she soon
loved me in return. married her, not
however without confessing my fault.
which she readily forgave, since her
beauty had conquered me as soon as
l saw her. made her good husband.
and it is the sorrow of my life that
she died 20 years after our marriage.
Now, doubtless, you will understand
why / have SO strong a sympathy for
the unfortunate"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-27
THE FARM GARDEN.
RE Best Methods of Preparing the
Garden for the Cultivation Of
Early vegetables.

AS spring approaches we are all OF
as more or less interested in the gar
den. We examine with interest the
profusely illustrated seed catalogues,
which are sent broadcast over the
land at this season, and in nine cases
out of ten, if we have any chance at
all to grow few vegetables, we will
sit down and send off an order for
seeds. In fact, we are apt to pay more
attention to buying seed than we do
to preparing our garden spot and hav-
ing it ready to receive the seed when
they come.
l am constantly asked the question
'How shall prepare my garden this
spring. 'What fertilizer to you
think would be best to use" AS many
others are probably asking the same
question shall try to answer it as
best may, in the present article.
This matter of preparation is most
important If our garden is to be sue
cess. 1t should be deeply plowed, or
otherwise worked up as soon as pos
sible, being careful TO do the work
only when the soil is dry enough to
crumble, otherwise we may do more
harm than good. II is an excellent
plan, as soon as this blowing is COM
pleted, to give the whole garden an
application broadcast, of acid phos-
plate and muriate or potash at the
rate of 1000 pounds per acre, using
300 pounds acid phosphate to zoo
pounds muriate of potash and thor
oughly working it in on the surface.
If nitrate of soda is to be used to sur-
ply the nitrogen, II should be applied
ct planting time and again after the
vegetables are up, as it is very solubl ,
and liable to leach away during heavy
rains. III cotton seed meal is used I "
this purpose it should be applied two
weeks before YOU are ready to plant,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-27
THE pANpELloNs.


The fields and lawns. but few short days
ago
Draped deep in ermined robes Of spotless
snow,
In Natures grandest transformation scene
Are wearing mantles made of emerald
green,
Well cushioned with green velvet. fold on
fold,
Pinned down with buttons made Of purest
; gold.
Sweet dandelions. humblest Of the flowers,
Quite unassuming spite of richest bowers
: OF Natures beaten gold. her nuggets
spread
On padded carpets with blue skies DER
head;
Each field marvel. every simple sod
Bearing In gold the finger-marks Of God.
How softly nestles every modest flower
Within the cushioned comfort Of its bower
OF fiuted grasses. made In perfect mold.
Petaled perfection framed and fringed with
gold;
Free to the poorest. without stain or
Insots from Natures mines of golden
wealth.
Blithe little blossoms hiding not away.
But growing where the happy children
play.
Glad to bestow upon the poor mans cot
The same 1t spreads upon the nabob's lot:
Simple and social. ready to be culled
That human dearth may have Its edges
dulled.
All hail. sweet blossom Of the glad spring
time,
Coming so close upon the winters rhine.
Lighting the landscape with uncounted
gems
Fit to adorn the princeliest diadems:
Dame Natures medals given with gener-
Gus hand.
Tokens that God with kindliest command
Blesses each year anew with love the land
l. EDGAR JONES'
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-27
Catarrh Can.et d Curel

With LOCAL Applications, as they cennet
reach the seat Of the disease. Catarrh i Z
blood. or constitutional disease, and in order
to cure it you must take internal remedies.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur.
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not quack
medicine. 1t was prescribed by one Of the
best physicians in this country for years,
of the best tones known, combined with
the best blood purifiers, acting directly on
the mucous surfaces. The perfect COM
bination Of the two ingredients is what pro-
duces such wonderful results in curing Co
tarrh- Send for testimonials, free.
F.J: CHENEY 4 CO., Props, Toledo. q.
Sold BY all druggists, price 75c.
Halle Family Pills are the best.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-27
COMFORT AND HRALrH.
Financial Success on the Farm Won
IT the Expense Of Health IL
Practical Failure.

There can be no success on the farm
without health. Financial success won
at the expense of physical health is
failure. There is an intimate connec-
ton between comfort and good
health. So true is this that comfort
is ranked among the most important
sanitary precautions to be everywhere
observed. The fool who undertook to
teach his horse to do without food by
reducing the feed each day by an
amount the horse would not miss,
claimed that his experiment would
have been successful if the horse had
not died before it was complete. This
is the same logic resorted to by those
who claim that hardship and privation
make people hardy, and point to some
robust survivors as proof. They say
nothing of the weaklings who have
succumbed. Most farmers, however.
agree that comfort is q good thing,
prolonging life, curtailing the bills Of
doctors and druggists, and making
life more and more worth living, and,
as soon as they become able, they in
tend to have every comfort suitable
to their condition. But here they
make q mistake as to what consti-
tutes comfort. 1t may be had in log
hut with dirt floor, as well as in q
fine residence with all modern con-
veniences. The writer once visited a
matched cot in an Irish settlement in
Live Oak county, and spent the night
there. 1t was midwinter and about
as cold as it ever is in that
latitude but the little. two-room
house was built of poles ana
daubed with a mixture of clay
and grass, covered with the same,
papered throughout with newspapers,
and everything in it scrupulously neat.
Water was brought in troughs from a
spring in the river bank 200 wards
away. The stable, fowl house and
sheep-shed were made of similar ma
terial and were as warm and snug as
it built of brick and mortar. Com
fort need not be confined to palaces.
but may be enjoyed everywhere, if it
40 AAAnNC W CAtCA 1ntO tuc Mans Oh
construction to begin with. 1t is bet
ter to build small house and make
it cosy than a large shell, where a
gust from the north may blow the
lamp out. Water, and wood, and 9TH
er necessaries should be made as con-
venient of access as possible. There
should be no necessity for exposure to
rain or cold in securing these neces-
sary things. In providing personal
comforts our natives are the most
thoughtless, and immigrants from
northern Europe most thoughtful. Go
among the better class of German
farmers anywhere in this country and
on may gather hints that will do him
good. All proper contrivances for
comfort of men and beasts save la
Dor, save expense and put money in
the pocket.-Texas Farm and Ranch.
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q league from Poissy, on hill. The
road lay for most of the way through
thick wood which had once been a
royal forest. The coachman was not
more than half my size. 1t would be
easy to stop the carriage in the road,
overpower and bind him, and flee with
the money and jewels before help could
come on that lonely road.
Toward midnight hid myself in the
thick underground. where the road
made slight ascent. and was toughest.
l saw the carriage pass on its way to
the depot. 1t was dark night - and
everything favored my enterprise. l
heard the train whistle as it stopped.
/ turned my coat inside out, pulled my
felt hat down over my forehead, and
improvised a mask by cutting two holes
in my black silk neckerchief. l had
scarcely done this, when / heard the
sound of wheels, and in a moment more
the horse was in front of me, where l
stood in the road. seized him by the
bride, and stopped him short. Then.
without a word, threw myself on the
driver, who. poor boy, tainted from
fright. tied him with the reins,>and,
laying him on the ground, proceeded
to rob the carriage. What was my
establishment, when, instead of the bag
which sought, beheld the most beau.
tiful young woman had ever seen, ~
ing back, insensible, in corner.
my well-laid plans had failed, be-
cause could not foresee that Miss Lo-
lette would receive telegram to the eff
feet that the performance had been
postponed, and asking her to sing
at a later date. l could not rob
a woman; instead / must do my
best to help her, at whatever cost
to myself. Fortunately had pres
ence of mind enough to turn my
coat back, and to throw my hat
and scarf into the underbrush which
had been my lair. Then united the
coachman, who promptly took to his
heels. Nevertheless, l could not lears
a pretty young woman to die of frigS W
So took Miss Lo.ette in my arms, att
with soothing words, and gentle pat
ting of her hands, did my utmost tc
restore her. Presently she opened hct
beautiful eyes and, placing one arm
around my neck, murmured. softly.
in the sweetes of voices: Ny pre-
server Those words gave me my
cue.
"As soon as she was sufficiently re-
vived to sit up l offered to pursue the
robbers.
"'No, no, do not leave me- she cried
Thereupon 1 mounted the box and,
having fairly good knowledge of
horses, drove the carriage which l had
meant to rob safely to the house of it's
owner. At the gates Of Hennemont we
encountered crowd of servants who
with torches and weapons were just
setting out, under the guidance of tho
young coachman, to the rescue of their