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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-20
SNOW STORM GENERAL:
SEVEREIN THE WEST.

In accordance with the schedule the
cold wave reached Rock Island last
night, causing doop of So degrees in
temperature and bringing with it al
midnight light snow that in spite OF
the freezing wind, melted almost as
rapidly as it fell. The storm, which
has been quite general throughout the
northwest. is considered about over
for the present.
Trainmen from the west this morn
ing report exceedingly heavy snow at
Omaha and in WESTERN Iowa. 1t be-
gan falling yesterday morning and
this morning was nearly two feet in
depth. All trains out of Omaha and
Council Bluffs were running with
double headers. Train No. %, which
left here last night for the west, took
an extra engine in anticipation OF
trouble.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-20
COMBAT DEATH
IN ICY WATERS
Davenport Travelling Man and
Companion Meet Disaster
at Andalusia.
CURRENT UPsETs THEIR sKIFT
Citizens of Village Succeed In
Reaching Them in Nick
of Time.i

BY the capsizing of a rowboat al
Andalusia late yesterday afternoon,
two men, F. A. johnson, travelling
salesman for Smith Bros, of Daven-
port, and Edward Kuhn, resident OF
Buffalo, narrowly escaped death by
drowning.
The former had been in the village
on business during the afternoon and
had engaged the latter to row him
across to Buffalo, where he could get
a train home. On account of the swift
current during the present high stage
of water and the floating ice that in
terferes in crossing the river, the pair
rowed up along the Illinois shore to
cross through what is known as the
upper gap and to prevent being car
ried below the landing place at
Buffalo.
Boat Overturned.
A quarter of a mile above the vii
lage Fancy creek empties into the
river. This stream. ordinarily moth
ing more than brook, had been
swollen to torrent by the heavy rain
of yesterday afternoon. and as the
PROV of the light skiff was driven
crosswise into the current it was
whirled sharply, upset and with the
struggling occupants borne out into
the river.
Both men chung to the overturned
boat and as it drifted down past the
village shouted for help. Finally
their cries were heard and a numbe
of citizens came to the rescue. Boats
were plenty along shore, but some
time elapsed before oars could be Sc
cured. In the meantime johnson,
who was less rugged than his COM
Panion. was fast becoming exhausted
in the chilly water.
johnson Drowning.
When oars were found q skiff was
manned and q race for life began.
Johns on had lost his hold and was
drowning The rescuers bent to their
work and bv almost superhuman eff
forts reached the side of the uncon-
scious man just as he was disappear
ing for the third time and seized him
from the greedy waters. Kuhn. al
though not unconscious, was thor
oughly exhausted when rescued and
could not have survived much longer.
He was taken to the home of relatives
in Andalusia. where he soon regained
his strength. johnson was carried to
the home of j. G. Britton, where he
was resuscitated with some difficulty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-20
BOWLING BREEzEs.

Bowling, March 2O.-Miss Flora
Regime, of the Pleasant Ridge school,
gave her pupils holiday Friday on
account of a slightly sprained ankle,
| received while combating her way to
school on Bowling's muddy streets.
Will Hutchinson, while repairing
his windmill Thursday last met with
serious accident which caused the
amputation of his little finger, two
| JOINS on the third finger and one on
the second of his left hand.
Misses Clara and Pearl Derrick went
to the city Saturday.
Guy Hodson and Carver Bennett
were at the county seat on business.
Jack Cox and Henry Hutchinson
having jangle over a horse
and some corn cutting which will
have it's merits aired before the Just
ice of the peace in Milan the coming
week. Mr.. Cox purchased horse
from Henry Hutchinson and gave his
note and later returned the horse
and demanded his note back.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Daxon, Jr., were
in Rock Island Saturday.
A telephone line to Taylor Ridge is
now talked of, beginning near the
Pleasant Ridge school house.
Robert Mcdonnell met with an ex-
perience which cost him IS while in
Rock Island recently with a load of
hay. The hay was sold to a party on
Aiken street and while driving into
the yard the hay rack struck the gate
post breaking it off near the ground.
When Mr.. Mcconnell called for his
money the owner of the gate want
ed $40 for damages, which was finally
compromised at So.
Mr.. and Mrs. alfred Sederquist were
callers on Mr.. and Mr.. Claus Monger-
son Saturday.
Mrs. William Y. Milstead visited at
the John Forgy home last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Witherell visit
ed Mrs. Witherell's parents at the
Bingham farm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-20
MASS MEETING
TO URGE REFORM
Public Gathering Planned Under
Auspices of Democratic
City Committee.
TIE INVITATION Is GENERAL
All to be Given Opportunity to Elk.
press Themselves on Mu-
nicipaI Conditions.
TIE INVITATION Is GENERAL

Arrangements are under way for a
mass meeting of citizens at Harper's
theatre in the interest of the reform
movement fathered by the democratic
party in the municipal campaign.
People generally will be invited
aud given opportunity to express
themselves, whether they wish the
wire rooms and resorts of i'll re.
pute to go. or are satisfied that Gen.
ditions continue as at present.
The holding of such a meeting was
decided upon at conference at Tur-
ner hall last night of the democratic
city committee, candidates and party
workers.
Chairman j. F. Egan also appointed
two committees as follows: Advisory
William Aster, First ward; E. G.
Berry. Second; Daniel Corken, Third;
DIR. j. P. Comegys, Fourth; j. w.
WEIGH, Fifth; Hon. Ben I. Cable.
Sixth; j. W. Lawhead. Seventh. FL
nance-Hon. Z. w. Hurst. w. G..
Maucker, L. F. La Velle, j. w. Cava-
naugh, S. r. Kenwortby. w. B. Nc
Intyre, j. P. Looney.
Platform VIII be Enforced.
V. M. Banding, mayoraI nominee,
was present, and took occasion to
deny charges that he had heard dur
ing his canvass that he was advocat-
ing the reforms enumerated in his
platform for political effect and that he
was not sincere in his declarations
81 stand on the platform that is pub
lished daily in THE ARGUS those are
the regulations that should prevail in
every decent city-and if elected
mayor of Rock Island every one OF
them will be enforced to the letter. -
said Mr.. Banding.
The meeting was well attended,
mem bers of the Rock Island Demo
cratic club after business session,
Joining in the deliberations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-20
PERSONAL POINTS.

F. c. Denkmann is in Minneapolis.
Miss Maud Wynes is visiting ia
Port Byron.
Mr.. and Mrs. 1. Rosentield, of Chi.
cago, are at the Harper.
w. B. Wheeler. agent of the Central
States Dispatch, at Peoria, was here
yesterday.
R. E. Reeves is recovering from an
operation performed upon one of his
limbs Monday,
II. w. Reiss and family, who have
been visiting relatives. leave tomor.
row for Washington, ID. c.
Mrs. j. H. Adler, formerly of this
city, but now of Philadelphis, is visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Kohn.
De Forrest Don has received q
regular position as stamp clerk in the
postoffice to take the place of Charles
Call, resigned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-20
MCCABE' s.
Carpets Rugs and Maftings.
surely just
CARPETS : Extra

AGGRETTE CARPETS = Extra
heavy weave, 3-thread, fast coll
ors, brussels effects. per yard. CSC
EXTRA SUPER INGRAINS-The
best Lowels. etc., this week,
yard. ................ SOC
BRUSSELS CARPETS-A choice Sc
lection with and without borders,
the kind you usually pay 75c
for, at this sale. .60c
VELVET AND ADMINISTER CAR
pets-Smith's, Dobson's. Sanford's,
Dimick's and Caves makes, in par
lor, library and rug designs, with
and without borders, worth 81. %
to $1.20 yard, very special
price. ........ $50
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-20
NOTORIOUS NEGRESS
RELEASED FROM JAIL

Thomas Paige, husband of Blanche
Paige. the negress who has been serv-
ing a 90-day sentence for robbing a
South Rock Island young man, APP
peared at the police station yesterday
with funds to secure the woman's re-
lease. Upon his promise to leave
town the woman was liberated during
the evening. and the two took train
for Dea Moines
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-20

The wall paper hanging and paint
ing firm of Pardon & Son, who for
nine years have been associated with
the Adams Wall Paper company,
have severed connection with that
house and are now in business
for themselves exclusively, their
place of business being at 419 Seven
teenth street. where they have put in
stock of wall paper and are ready
to attend promptly and carefully to
all kinds of work in their line.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-20
CANARY" ENTERTAINMENT
| Is Under Consideration BY Members of
1 GomDany A..

Is Under Consideration BY Members of
Company A.
Members of Company A are con-
templating giving a canary enter
tainment at Harper's theatre some
time during the spring, the object of
which will be to secure funds with
which to fit up additional rooms for
company quarters. At present there
is nothing but the gun room in which
to meet for social pleasures, and it is en-
tirely inadequate to accommodate the
number which commonly assemblies.
The entertainment proposition will be
discussed at business meeting next
Monday night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-20
Circuit Court.

A verdict was returned for the de-
Tense in the suit of Z. M. Baker
against Anton and Ellen Van Buer.
The replevin suit of Hans N. Sjogren
against Van Patten & Marks, of Dav-
export. was taken up today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-20
Eozema Cnn ne Cured.

Remick's Eczema Cure and Re
mick's Pepsin Blood Tonic will cure
the most obstinate case. At all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-20

When you are bilious use those
famous little pills known as DeWitt's
Little Early Risers to cleanse the
liver and bowels. They never grippe.
b. II. Bieber and Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-20
Japanese Maftings.

We are showing the best line of these
famous mattings ever brought to
this market-Cotton Warps. In
lads. Mosaics and Carpet effects.
Novelties in designs and colorings,
real studies in mating art and
beauty. Prices are always the low
est here.
1910, 163c, 10, 24c. 2Sc, SIC. etc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-20

A mighty revival of that youthful,
joyous FEELING pervades your whole
system if you take Rocky Mountain
Tea this month. 35 cents. L. II.
Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-20

Words of praise and thankfulness
come from people using Rocky Noun
tain Tea. A great spring blessing to
the family. Makes you well, keeps
you well. IS cents. I. II. Thomas
pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-20
China Maffinqs.

Fibre warp. fancy colors, new
stock. this sale. per yard. 49,. 03c
Other sale lots at 1870, 15c. 173c
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-20
Licensed to Wed

A1ACrHHo<tA
Fred Lewien Barstow
Miss Mary Stotmeister. Barstow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-20

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Bear, tn. a, The Kind YeH Have Always Beaatp
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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-06-28
The Sacred Number Seven.

Seven has, no doubt, acquired its
sacred character chiefly because of
its association with the cessation
from the work of creation, and
those laws given by Moses, ordain-
ing specified duration Of rest after
specified periods allotted to labor.
Seyen's prominencc--dominance,
if you please-among "the sacred
numbers s'--will be more clearly
seen in it's relation to the times set
apart for Sabbatic purposes in a
seven year cycle, each year of
which will correspond to corres-
ponding day of twenty-four hours
contained in one week.
Three terms are used in Genesis
to designate the shortest complete
cycle with which we have to do ;
dark, light, and day. Thus period
of darkness plus period of light
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-06-28
He Hadn'T Had a Chance.

A few years ago a railway acci-
dent happened in the outskirts of a
small California village. The only
person killed outright was Il tramp
who was stealing ride, but a
young fireman, who stood heroical-
ly at his post and helped to save
the passenger train from destruc-
ton, was fatally injured.
He was carried to the little inn
of the village, and a physician did
his utmost to relieve his suffcrings.
He begged for minister, aud in a
short time, summoned by a swift
messenger, a clergyman stood by
his bedside. His brother, Il brake.
man on the same train, and other
train hands also were there, anxious
for the faintest sign of hope.
"My dear lad" said the minis
ter. "IIe who died for all Of us is
your Savior and mine now. DO
you accept Him? Can you trust
Him?"
EYES," gasped the poor fellow.
~ do believe in Hint But God
knows I've worked so hard--six-
teen hours every day, and gone to
bed SO tircd--I haven't had q
chance to go to church or be a
Christlan@-'
"But," interrupted his brother,
sobbing, "he's been Il good boy.
lie worked night and day to sup
port our crippled sister and mother
and me, when I was laid up for
a year and couldn't work.
Eyes, sir, and he took care Of
me-" declared big, grimy bug
gageman, choking SO that he could
hardly speak, "when / had the
smallpox, and nobody else would
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-06-28
lc nigh me, and he almost lost

come nigh me, and he almost lost
his job"
"And more'n oncc,' added Il
slcndcr-looking youngstcr, che S
took my run-aftcr he'd come home
tired-when | was too sick to go
out. I'd "a lost my place but for
him."
"lIc was the best Of us all,' said
the conductor, coming in at the
moment and giving his cordial
word.
The poor fireman smiled upon his
fricnds-a smile Of gratitude, min
glcd with gentle rcproach. He had
never expected praise. Then his
eyes rested plcadingly on thc min
lister.
"Say mister," cried his brother,
in tone Of anguish, "God won't
keep such Il fellow out Of heaven
will Hep"
The minister could not restrain
his tears. He leaned over the
suffering youth and took his hand
tenderly.
"The peace Of God be on you
my boy" he said "thc peace oI
the Lord Jesus Christ, for yo,
have done His work.
He could say no more; but there
was no need for the face Of the dy
ing lad frightened at the bencdic
ton, as if the One his soul ha'
gropcd for had come and looked OF
him. Then came silence, the silcnc
that owns the presence Of death.
After a brief prayer the clergy
man turned away. "lt is the fina
sacramento he said, solcmnly
"The religion of Jesus found thi
toiling soul shut out from its rite
of worship; but he lived its deed
and it could not deny its last bless
ing"
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-06-28
Severe Punishment Necessary.

Among other accusations brought
by the secular press against the
Christian missionaries in China,
they have been charged with de-
sire to revenge themselves upon the
Empress Dowager and her advisors
for the injuries they have sustained.
That they have advocated severe
punishment of the guilty, regard
less Of rank and position, is without
question, but this has resulted from
their belief that in no other way
will it be possible to impress the
mass of the Chinese with the enor-
nifty Of the crimes committed last
spring and summer.
Those who have read, i'll the At
lantic Monthly, the article in which
r. Van Bergen traces the career
and crimes of the Empress Dowager
i'll the past, as we'll as the present,
know that she is an usurper and is
SO regarded by the great majority
of the> intelligent Chinese. That
writer points out how she has never
hcsitated at any deed OF blood
which she deemed necessary to at
tain her ends, and that with the
exception Of Ii Hung Chang and a
few other able supporters, her de-
thronement and even execution
would meet with the approval of
those over whom she has ruled.
But though the future safety of
foreigners i'll China, and strict JUS
tice may demand the exemplary
punishment of the Express Dowa-
ger, the expediency Of inficting
upon her the full penalty she has
merited would seem to be out of
the question, even were it practical
BILE; while, now that she has order
ed the acceptance of the terms Of
fered by the allied powers the
whole question would. seem to have
passed out Of the range of consid-
Grafton.
Slowly and most unsatisfactory,
the entire matter of the negotiation
for peace has made but little pro-
gress, and it is to be hoped that,
though the powers have rejected
Mr.. Lays proposal to transfer
them to Washington, they may be
brought to more speedy issue by
the selection of some other place
than Pekin for their discussion.
Meanwhile, the cruel punitive ex-
lpeditions by which the advice ot
the German Emperor to his depart
ing troops has been acted upon
| will probably cease, and the con,
science of the civilized world viii
| be no longer shocked by tales o.
| barbality and license ON the part O.
forces which so misrepresent it, ant
appear to rival the worst excesses
| of the Boxers. Whether they have
served any useful purpose in inspir
ing the Chinese with greater re-
spect for the power of the allied
arms, may we'll be questioned, but
they can hardly have failed to in
crease their dislike for foreigners
while they most terribly enforce the
picture drawn by Mr.. Crosby O
the awful evil of war. r.--Episcopa
Recorder.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-06-28
ATLANTIC COAST Line !
FAST LIME

Between Charleston and Columbia,
Upper South Carolina and North
Carolina.
PASSENGER DEPARTMENT,
WILMINGTON, N. Cr juno eth, 1861.
CONDENSED SCHEDJJIE
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-06-28
What Mother Taught Me.

A clergyman, who is stationed at
one of our largest insane asylums,
relates the following incident :
One Sabbath as l was leaving the
hall in which I had as usual
preached to large number of these
unfortunates, for whom 1 always
felt deep compassion, knowing
that most Of them are incapable Of
appreciating the words l speak,
one of the men, with friendly
grin on his expressionless face,
stopped me at the door and said in
whisper, II can pray too" The
words surprised me, for this poor
fellow was regarded as perfect
idiot. IIc had forgotten every
thing: his name, his home, his age
about none Of these he could give
the least information. So asked
somewhat doubtfully, "What can
you prays' lie answered proudly,
"What mother taught me-" "And
what did mother teach you?' I
further asked. He folded his hands
and devoutly began:
"I<ord Jesus, who dost love me,
o spread Thy wings above me,
And shield me from alarmp'
He recited the whole stanza with
out mistake. Then the vague star
ing expression returned into his
face, and he was again the same
unfortunate imbecile that he had
always been. He had forgotten all
he could not recall a single oc.
currence Of his whole life, only
"what mother taught him" to pray
had not been erased from his poor
mind. Oh, that all mothers would
know and consider what power
God has put into their wordsl
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-06-28

which follow the others urc
and more s.>illful; they know how
to milk, to spin flax from the dis
taft, and perform all kinds Of house.
work. Their brothers, whose tall
stature thou maycst notice arc
especially skillful in the use Of the
needle, as is shown by this little
copper cap with which / have COW
cred them. And sec, here arc two
others less useful who have ring
for belt, and who can do but lit
tic except aid in the general work.
So, likewise, these last, which are
especially distinguished for their
Willingness. They all, am al
most sure seem very triiling thing
to thee, but l am going to let thee
see them work, and then thou canst
judge"
At these words the old woman
made sign, and the ten dwarfs
darted forth. Charlotte saw them
peform successivcly the most diff
cult and the most delicate labor,
STOPPING to everything, sufficient
for everything, ready for every.
thing.
Amazed, she uttered loud cry
of joy, and extended her arms to-
ward the fairy, go, mother Vert
d. Eau, lend me these ten wonder
full workers and l will ask nothing
| more Of heavcn!"
"I am going to do better than
that" replied the fairy. 81 will
give them to thee; but as thou
canst not carry them around with
thee without being accused of
sorcery, will order each one to
become small, and conceal himself
in thy ten fingers.
When his was accomplished
"Thou knowest now what treas
urc thou dost possess, said mother
Vert d'Eau. "All will depend
upon the use thou malsest of them
| If thou dost not know how to gov.
ern thy little servants; if they arc
permitted to become weakened
through idleness, then thou shalt
| derive no advantage from them
but manage them we'll, for feal
that they fall aslcep-let thy ter
fingers never rest, and the work
which frightened thee so much will
be done as if by magic"
The fairy spoke truly, and our
grandmother, who followed heI
advice, succeeded not only in re
storing the fortunes Of the farm
but also in gaining dowry fo
herself, with which she married
happily.
! Since then there is a tradition
among us that she has transmitted
the servants Of Mother Vert d'Eal
to all the women of the family, ane
they hustle about, the little ser
wants begin to ct, and we derive
great benefit from them.
Also we are in the habit of say
ing that in the movement Of tn
ten fingers the mistress of thu
house has found all the prosperity
all the JOY and all the well being O
the family.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-06-28

Freddie-~What's a novel idea,
dad1
Cobwigger-One that never gets
into nevel. Judge.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-06-28

NO. B6 connC cts at Washington with tho
iicnnsylvnnii iai ilway, Buffalo X press, ar
IivinE Buffalo 35 Gm
Columbia, Nowbcrry and Laurens Railwsy,
train NO. % leaving Columbia. Union sta.
lion, at IL 23 am daily, connt cts ut inton
with = a. l. Railway. No. 50, t1lo1d1ng
Shortest and quickest route by several hOuls
TO Atlanta, chattanooga, Nashville ST. LOUIS,
Chicago and all points West.
Close cJHnCCtlOn ut PC etersburg, Richmond,
Washington Portsmouth. Norfolk, Colum hin,
Savannah, Jacksonville ana Atlanta. with
diveIging lines.
n iGIi cent est ibulG trains carrying thrt ugh
F. imam SlccpiLg cars between all princii al
I mis-.
!5.A. l.. Railway 900 mile books are eoCd
ovCr u, N. and l.. halfway; also TO Washing.
ton, ID. G.
ctc, apply TO
WnI: Butter, d. p. "A, &. Mcp. Bate, T PA.
Savannah, Ca COunb;a, =, G..
J. 81. Barr, lst V. p, & G. NJ.
X. Il. L. Bunch, q. T. ~. Portsmouth. Va.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-06-28

g II pm Ar"Hendersonyille N. C.IV 90! am
7l5 pm Ar.."".A sheville 800 am
aDaily.
Nos. 81 and So Solid treins between Charles.
ton and Greenville, S G.
II HI. EMERS ~. on. Passenger Agent.
j. .R, KENLIY, T., NJ. EMERSON,
Genl.Manag Traffic Manager