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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-23
HoJ INC Boy Makes Money.

"A recei Yspaper item is authority
for the sta ,ent that Donald G. Keel
er, an 1S-yeafold st. Louis boy, cleared
over $3.50 last summer by taking con-
tracts for keeping weeds from growing
on lands. The boy got regular list OF
customers and did his work well. Bust
ness grew on his hands so fast that
now he is employing men to do the ac-
tual work of wedding while he devotes
his own time to securing contracts and
experimenting. He charges for his
services by the front foot, the price
varying from 4 cents foot on small
jobs to cents foot on large ones.
For n boy of Is to be carrying on
business with men, hiring laborers and
making contracts means the mastery
of business details. Young Keller does
not intend TO follow this business
through life, but is making it n step
ping stone to something better. What
ever he decides to do, he has received
a training in this work that will prove
of great value to him.
In every town and city where there
are grass and weeds to be cut enter
prising boys ought to be able to find
Observation-Disclosures Boy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-23
Value of Diamonds.

AS to the value of diamonds, per-
fectly white stones or decided tints Of
red, rose, green or blue are most high
ly priced. Fine cinnamon and salm-
ON or brown, black or yellow stones
also are esteemed. If fiawless and
without tint of any kind, they are
termed first water. If they possess a
steely blue color, at times almost
opalescent, they are called blue white.
Such are usually Brazilian stones. Ex-
ceptionally perfect stones are termed
gems, and for such there is no fixed
value, the price depending on the puri-
~ and the brilliancy OF the stone. The
term first water varies in meaning, ac-
cording to the class of goods carried by
the dealer using it.
1t Is impossible to estimate the value
of diamond by its weight. Color,
brilliancy, cut and general perfection
of the stone all are TO be taken into
account. OF two stones, both tiawless
and weighing ten carats, one may be
worth 5000 and the either $4,000. Ex-
ceptional stones of.cn bring special
prices. or color or imperfect stones
sell at an average price per carat re-
CARELESS OF size.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-23
Publication Notice.

In conformity with an act of the general as
sembiy of the state OF Illinois entitled an . a CT
TO prevent and punish the unlawful buying
selling keeping for sale, using, filing or traf-
ticking. in cans, tubs. trkins, boxes, bottles,
vessels or containers; to provide for the reg
istration Of names brands, designs trade
tect the owners thereof" Approved May H.
1901, in force July l. 1901.
A. d. Huesing, whose principal once is in
the CITY of Rock Island. in the county of Rock
Island and the state Of nlino,s, does hereby
certain bottles, syphons, boxes and shipping
cases with his design, trade mark, device
said bottles, etched on the syphons and stem
ciled on the said boxes and shippiog cases;
OF ownership on said bottles, syphons, boxes
and shipping cases is as follows, to-wit:
phons IS the name A; d. Huesiog, with the
words Rock Island, H." beneath the name;
alsothe letters A ID. H arranged 10 the form
of a monogram In the center OF same, said
monogram also on the bottom of some of said
bottles; on the sides of other bottles and sy-
phons is the name a. ID. Huesing. with the
words Rock Islard, Ill, arranged In the form
of a circle.
ali syphons have the name. A. d. Huesing,
stamped in metal heads
on the sides of other bottles Is the name,
Greenfield & Co. and the words Hutchinson,
Kan, arranged In the form of a circle
On the sidss OF other bottl's Is the name
words ST. Louis, no, ar, anged In the form of
circle.
sbipri7g cases are as follows. to-wit:
On the ends OF said boxes and shipping cases
are the letters d. II with the words A. ID.
Huesing, soda and mineral waters. Rock Is
land, III, on the sides OF said boxes and ship
ping cases
In witness whereof The said A. ID Hues-
Ing has bereunto set his hand and seal this H. b
(5eaD A. D. HUEsiSG.
state of Illinois, -
Rock Island County.
A ID. Huesing being first duly sworn. deposes
and says that be has read the foregoing am.
davit and Knows the contents thereof and
that the same is true, both In substance and
in fact.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this I4th
day of September, A. D., 1901.
(SeaD +. GOLDSMITH,
Notary Public.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-23
LINcorN,s LOGIC.
How Old Abe Learned to Tell When
Thing Is Proved.

How Old Abe Learned to Tell When
n Thing Is Proved.
A man who heard Abraham Lincoln
speak in Norwich. Conn, some time
before he was nominated for president,
was greatly impressed by the closely
knit logic of the speech. Meeting him
next day on n train he asked him how
he acquired his wonderful logical pow
ers and such acuteness in analysis.
Lincoln replied: 1T was my terrible
encouragement which did that for me-
When was n young man, went into
an office to study law. / saw that
lawyers business is largely to prove
things. 1 said to myself. Lincoln,
when is a thing proved?' That was
poser. What constitutes proof? Not
evidence; that was not the point
There may be evidence enough. but
wherein consists the proof? l groaned
over the question, and finally said to
myself, All, Lincoln, you can't tell
Then l thought what use is it for me
to be in a law office if 1 can't tell when
thing is proved?
$50 1 gave it up and went back
home. Soon after 1 returned to the
old log cabin fell in with a copy of
Euclid. / had not the slightest notian
of what Euclid was. and I thought
would find out. 1 therefore began at
the beginning, and before spring had
gone through the old Euclid's geometry
and could demonstrate every PROPOSE
ton in the book Then in the spring,
when / had got through with it, l said
to myself one day. 'Ah, do you know
when a thing is proved? and 1 an
Swered, Yes, sir. 1 do. Then you may
go back to the law shop and 1 went"
-EXchanC,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-23
FOR LITTLE FOLKS.
a PecuIinr snider.

Far up in the mountains of Ceylon
there is spider that spins web like
bright yellowish silk, the central net of
which is ) feet in diameter, while
the supporting lines, or guys, as they
are called, measure sometimes 10 or IL
feet. and, riding quickly in the early
morning. you may dash right into IL,
the stout threads twining round your
face like lace veil, while, as the crea-
ture who has woven it takes up his
position in the middle, he generally
catches you right in the nose, and
though he seldom bites or stings the
contact of his large body and long legs
is anything but pleasant. If you for
get yourself and try to catch him, bite
he will, and though not venomous his
jaws are as powerful as n birds beak
and you are not likely to forget the
encounter.
The bodies of these spiders are very
handsomely decorated, being bright
gold or scarlet underneath, while the
upper part is covered with the most
delicate slate colored fur. So strong
are the webs that birds the size of Iarks
are frequently caught therein, and even
the small but powerful scaly lizard
falls a victim. a writer says that he
has often sat and watched the yellow
monster-measuring, when waiting for
his prey, with his legs stretched, fully
six Understanding across the middle
of the net and noted the rapid manner
in which he winds his stout threads
round the unfortunate captive.
He usually throws the coils about the
head until the wretched victim is first
blinded and then checked. In many
unfrequented dark hooks of the jungle
you come across most perfect skeletons
of small birds caught in these terrible
snares.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-23
Notice of PubIIcation-ChaDcery.
McCaslzrin s McCaskrin, Attorneys.
State of Illinois,

State OF Illinois, -
Rock Islsnd Uornty. rs
In IKE Circuit Court o fRock Island County,
to the September term threof, A. ID. 1901.
Telitha Robbins vs. Edgar Robbins. In Chan
cery-Divorce.
Afidavit of non-residence OF the above de-
PENDANT Edgar Robbins, having been duly
certified and sworn TO and filed in the Clerk S
office of the Circuit Court OF said County and
State showing that the residence of the
above named Edgar Robbins is unknown and
that due and oiligent inquiry has been made
to ascertain the same, notice IS therefore
hereby given to the said non re Sident defend
ant that the complainant filed her bill of COM
plant In said Court, on the chancerv side
thereof, on the 18th day OF August, A. ID. 1901.
and that thereupon summons issued out of
said Circuit Court of Rock Island County,
wherein said suit is DOW pending, returnR BILE
on the third Monday In the month of Septem-
Der next, as is required by law. Now, I'M
less you, the said nonresident de-
fendaut above named. Edgar ROBBINS shall
pers. nally be and appear before said Circuit
Court of Rock Island, on the first day OF the
next term thereof, to be holden at Rock Is
land In and for the said County and state, on
the third Monday in the month of September
next and pies d. answer or demur to the said
complainant's bill of complaint. the same and
the matters and things therein charged and
stated viii be taken as confessed, and de-
cree entered against you according 10 the
prayer OF said bill
GEORGE w. CAMILLE. Clerk
Rock Island, H., August IL, 1901.
McCAsKRIN & MCCAsKRIN, Compliments So
Ncitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-23
THE X-RAY MACHINE
EVERYONE INVITED TO SEE IT
Without One Cent of Cost
Come and See 1t at Once.
Will Use the X Ray in Exam
iniog and Treating Patients.
DR.. ] ALVIN HORNE's OUTFIT

A Static and X-Ray Machine-A VAL
liable Addition to His Equipment
of Modern Appliances Used in
Treating Cases.
Rock Island should feel that it's
doctors are up-to- date, and hereafter
there should be no hesitancy in the
matter of confidence in local physi-
clans. and especially so with the eff
forts of DIR. j. Alvin Horne in equip
ping himself with facilities that will
enable him to make examinations aud
treat cases to much better advantage
than heretofore. While the doctor
was in Chicago recently he purchased
among a number of late appliances
static and X-ray machine with ali the
modern appliances that will enable
him to use the machine in the treat
ment of many patients With the at
tachment of a set of imported tubes
and microscopes and imported Bari
-Platino- Cyanide screens he IL
able TO make an examination with Y
rays that is positive as to the results,
and in this way he is able to treat ps-
tients for diseases where physicians
without this machine could not al
WAYS locate the trouble. One of the
principal features of the machine is
its use for the treatment of tubercu-
losis. Devoid of electrolytic action,
static electricity chiefly manifests it
self as a regulator of functions. 1t
adjusts the normal action of the
heart, respiration, pulse, tempera-
ture, oxidation, secretion, excretion.
1t increases metatolism so that per-
son can absorb more oxygen, and the
improV ement in nutrition is vast
power for good, and alone suffices to
correct many morbid states; as govt,
rheumatism, neurasthenis, neuralgia,
anaemia and various symptomatic de-
raDgements.
In the Y ray treatment of tubercu-
losis the clothing of the patient is not
removed, yet the rays permeate every
portion of the lungs and with ease ex-
poses all sides of the chest. Length
of time of treatment varies from to
20 minutes.
This form of treatment has cured a
great many incipient cases and ma
terially benefited great numbers of
those in the last stages of this mala-
dy. At the present time as
founding results are being obtained by
the use of the X-ray treatment.
The machine is used successfully
for the treatment of CANCER as well
as many other diseases of this nature
RHEUMATISM is also absolutely
cured by this means. 1t is of e. pee
isl value to the general practitioner,
who is able to diagnose his cases per-
fectly and then treat them for just
what the trouble may be.
1t is worth ones while to call at
DIR. Horne's Office, room 81, Mitchell
& Lynde building. and examine the
machine and see where it might be OF
benefit to you.
DIR. Horne should be commended
for his enterprise in adding such a
costly machine to his well equipped
Office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-23

Bad Circulation the the
adnsng decline strength and machinery of the
long
appetite
healthy blood and circulation health through
the vital and quick, healthy
the valuable ecacius of all medicine all
thes
noticed
and You find that possible to happy
and skin diseases would like have their and advice
This will nothing.
special directions our ph
medical
Blood lands uD esrnailedt oaIlIv hodes
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY. ATLANTA, GA.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-23
How Fortress Monroe Was Built.

The manner of constructing the fort
at Old Point Comfort is interesting
and throws some light on customs and
practices then in vogue. The work was
almost wholly done by slaves who We're
brought TO the place by their masters
and leased TO the engineers in charge.
The slave owner received 30 cents a
day for each slave, and the government
furnished each ''laborer." as the slave
was called. with two suits of working
clothes, pair or two of shoes. rations,
quarters and occasionally little tobac-
CO. The 'laborers' worked with very
little clothes and generally without
shoes. They lived In barracks and We're
subject to a kind of military discipline.
The owners We're regular in coming i'm
TO collect the hire for their slaves, from
which we may infer that the "constitu-
ents'' of those days knew how to appre-
clate a good thing to a degree worthy
OF the present generation.-Leslie's
Weekly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-23
notice of PubIIcasIon-Onaaosry.

State OF Illinois, .,
Rock Island County
In the Circuit Court OF the said County to
the September term thereof, A. ID. 1901.
Bertha Bolen vs.. Wilson Bolen-In Chancery,
divorce.
Afidavft of non.residence of the above de-
PENDANT. Wilson Bolen, having been fled In
the erk's once of the circuit court OF said
of the above named defendant IS unknown
and that due and diligent inquiry has been
made TO Ascertain toe same, notice Is there
fore hereby given to TO the said non-resident
defendant that the complainant has nled her
bin OF complaint IN said court against you, on
the chancery side thereof. on the 18th
day OF August. a. ID 1901. and that there
upon Summons Issued out of said court
wherein said suit IS now pending. returnable
on the third Monday In the month OF Septem-
Der nexI, as Is by law required Now. unless
you. the said nonresident defendant above
ramed, Wilson Bolen, shall personally be
and appear before thesaid circuit court on the
first day of the next term thereof TO be
holden 81 Rock Island, In aud for the said
county. on the third Monday 10 September
next. and plead. nsWer or demur to the said
complain ants bill OF complaint, the sane and
the matters and things therein charged and
stated viii be taken as confessed. and q de,
cree entered against you according to the
prayer of said bill
GEoRGE W. CAMILLE Clerk.
Rock Island. Ill. August -. A. ID. 1901.
McCAsKRIr & McCAsKRINs Complainant's
Solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-23
Bunched HI. BIunder..

John" said Mrs. Billus after the
caller had gone away. II wish you
wouldn't bunch your blunders So"
What do you mean, Maria?" asked
Mr.. Billus.
II didn't mind your telling her that
you were ten years older than /, but
you followed 1t up a minute later by
letting it slip out that you were 81
Chicago Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-23
Double Trouble.

Two fearful little maids l met
Who looked as like as pins
I asked, "What Is the trouble. dears7" -
They answered, eve are twins"' so
cit seems to make you weep" said l. ~
why. yes, and you would. too. >6aIf
II you were both Of us" said they, ufff92l
"And both Of US were you. So 8
owe always have TO dress alike, tfE
And on the cars or street S<fs,
Some silly persons sure 10 say: f4s
Why, you are twinsi How sweet"
And as 20 birthdays, we've but rNstf
To Madge and Dolly's two. lSfrf
Would you like that II you were Us 80
And both Of Us were you? sd
Its very trying when mamma
Can't tell US two apart.
You'd think by this time she'd have grown
To know US both by hearth 4
But in our pictures even we
Aren't sure which twin is who.
Oh. how wish that you were US
And both o. us were you!"
st Nicholas
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-23
A shockIng CaIamItY.

"Lately befell a rail way laborer. -
writes DR.. A. Kellett, of Williford,
Ark. Ibis foot was badly crushed,
but Bucklin's Arnica Salve quickly
cured him. It's simply wonderful
for burns, boils, piles and sll skin
eruptions. It's the worlds champion
healer. Cure guaranteed. 25s. Sold
by Hartz & Jllemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-23
GINNING Harry.

Harry and Charlie. aged and re-
spectively, have just been seated at the
nursery table for dinner. Harry sees
there is but one orange on the table
and Immediately sets up n wall that
brings his mother to the scene.
why, Harry, what are you crying
for?" she asks.
Because there amt any orange for
Charlie Exchange.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-23
The Handicap of a Name.

Poppers-No; we haven't christened
the baby yet. My wife wants TO give
him a ia, .cy name out OF a book, but L
won't have it.
Ascum-Why not?
Poppers-Because then he'd grow up
to be homely as blue mud and tough as
nails. / never knew it TO fail-Phila-
delphia Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-23
wiIIie,s Idea.

isn't it awful how thin Mr.. Henpeck
is nowg" remarked Mrs. Cable to her
husband And he used to be so stout"
perhaps" chimed in little Willie. re-
membering his trouble with his bicycle
tires-''perhaps his wife forgets to blow
him up regular, like You said she uster."
Philadelphia Press. s.yss
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-23
A Paradox.

During Harold's first day ut the kin
dergarten the room became cool. and
the teacher sent him to find out wheth-
er any heat was coming i'm at the regis
ter. Eyes. teacher" said Harold as he
spread his tiny hands to the draft.
there's lots OF heat coming In, but fits
all coldr' &,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-23
A Little Orator.

William Jennings Bryan Lohnes of
Springfield, o.. is only years and 3
months old, yet he has established
quite a reputation as a speaker, and his
services are eagerly sought for in Sun
day school entertainments. When
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-23

only 2 years old, the lad won honors
for his remarkable powers as an elocu-
zionist and speaker. He long since for
got to become frightened or embar-
rsssed, and when once he learns piece
he very rarely forgets it.-Cincinnati
ENQUIRER
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-23
nI.cerninr NeI1ie.

"SIamma." said 3-year-old Nellie. az
ran always tell when brother Johnny
has finished his pudding"
why. dear. how can you tell?"' ask
ed her mother.
There isn't any left on the plate, -
was the reply.--Penny Pictorial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-23

As the Village Postmaster-Big PRODUCT or
and cast-AH scenery and properties car
ned by the company in order that fuu
elect may be given to its many
striking ana Intensely Interest.
ing scenes aud incidents.
Prices CSC, soc, T5c and 81.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1901-01-15
4 THOUSAND OF TONGUES.

Could not express The rapture of An
ME e. Springer, of 1925 Howard 81, Phil
adc!phia. Pa, when she found that Dr.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption
had completely cured her OF Il hacki: 9
cough that for many years had made life =
burden. All other remedies and doctor
could give her 10 relief, but she says OF
this Royal Cure-''i: soon removed the
pain in my chest and | can now SLEEP
sO'iEdlv, somCthirg ] can scarcely remem-
hcr doing before. feel like sounding
It's praises throughout tho Universe" So
viii cvc"::' rs who .~:cs Dr.. Kings New
Discovery for any trouble of the Throat
Chest or Lungs. Price SOC. and 81 90.
Trial bottle free at all druggists. Every
bottle guaranteed.
The Emily 3. d two masted schooner,
loaded with provisions. is beached on the
north side of the inlet 1T Dayton. Fla.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1901-01-15
IsCUsE OF REPREsEN rATIVEs

Tn House was called 10 order at /
o, clock Ky Speaker Moore. and was Open
81 with pr&ver by Dr.. Eugene Daniel o
'nt Presbyterian cAur n, tlIs city.
On motion by Mastin of Wilkes. read
lEg III" journal was dispensed with.
Waiter. o. lredcl!. asked FOR leave T.
2t:"nc" for Ms colleague. Ur. 5 u
Stevenson.
DaIcsnjri:.;zn, of E.1pacomba. asked foI
i22Ve OF absence Of Parker, q !tai;j;:I
G&t-iS. CT Orange asked Ter IeaN. fcI
=. &. C"nnor. % Wilson.
III chair announced that W. II. Var
thorough, CT \ adk;n. had b2cl added TO The
Joint committee on Inauguration.
NJ. H0C%. OF Wayne. submitted the
report OF the tcl!ers of the House anG
5c:atC announcing result Of the eicctio.
!Cr enrolling clerk.
The Serato cast b votes and Tie
House > <or Edward 2 Norvellc OF
Nh6 ro:,C". Nj, Norvellc Was accordingly
declared ci>CjeG. and took the oath Ct
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1901-01-15
NEW RIH-S INTRODUCED

Hatti%. e Orange, to appoint A!gernon
$. i;sirb"" Il justice Of The Peace 70,
Chapel HHi township in Orange county.
Placed CT Calendar
Ions. G h:anarce. to allow Alamanrc
county Sc ",A~; ave county commissioners
end elect tTo new members for term
ending Dec. l, iHc2. Placed uron Cal
cnd2r.
Watts. If irodeM 80 allow commits
*ioEers of Ir2dcI county % levy tax
to ray lie Indebtedness incurred in erect
;"c nov court hcUsc. PA. ed upon the
Calendar
Wright. OF Rowan to Incorporate East
S!,'nccr. Of Rowan county. Referred
>!'ainnour. of Burke to repeal chapter
81. Of Public Laws OF 1897. Referred.
Green. OF Willes for the relief Of
C-&rCnc2 Can. "A-sheritf OF Wilkes county,
Referred.
Barnett. Of Swain for the relief of G. G.
Martin, former sheriff and tax collector
ot Swain county. Referred
Burnett, of Swain. for relief OF j. p.
farrinS"r. tax collector FOR the town of
H'yson City. Referred.
&crEhCw, OF McDowe.;. 20 change the
time of holding The S,!pcrior court OF Nc
Dovel!, Placed u-.on the Calendar.
Ac 'r'iG"F, IF Bladon. for the relief of
Riley Holder. Referred.
Nash. Of PaSquotank. to amend chapter
-. PUhl:c Laws Of 1898 referred.
i.C2ran. q %or.,"sont to amend section
i. CHAPTER 7, Laws Of 1SS". Referred.
Whitaker. &c FORSYTH 10 amend the
charter of IL" !'rics manufacturing and
E1Nar Company. RI :arreu
E2"dingl1eld Of Wake to appoint A. !.
Lyman Justice" of the Peace for New
Light township. Referred
Nastin of Wilkes. for the relief of
certain citizcns Of Wilkes county. Re
ccr"e,,
Prittein. CT Randolph. to arcnd chatter
6. laws nf 1881 relating to cruelty TO an
:: is. referred.
Dean, Of Macon. % place W. NJ. Clocr,