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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-20
FOR THE CHILDREN
The Adventure of n Toad.


One summer afternoon Vandalia,
Eleanor and Walter were walking in
the park. Walter saw toad hopping
across the gravel walk and disappear
in the grass.
''Vandalia," cried Walter, "lOOk at
the tOadr' Vandalia and Eleanor came
up to where Walter stood and looked
at the toad sitting in the grass, con-
tented and happy. An old man passing
the children heard their conversation
about the toad. paused and said:
children, let us have some fun with
Brother Toad" With his cane in his
hands and getting down on his knees,
he slowly pushed the cane through the
grass in the direction of the toad 8
head, making the grass move as though
n snake was crawling through it. The
toad all this time sat dignified and
stately as king, not n smile on his
homely face now and then his eyes
blinking. He looked the image of joy
unclOuded by sorrow.
AS the cane slowly moved through
the grass. it's polished surface glisten-
ing in the sunlight, the toad caught
sight of it. 4 wonderful change came
over Illli. L - ulSHllH ldIieu ne SuCi-
denly gave n high leap into the air and
fell down in the grass with thud, and
then began series of jumps and leaps
like Il rabbit makes when the hound
chases him. ans! the toad continued
these jumps mtil he passed out OF
view down Il hi'!.
Walter yelled with delight. crying
go it, toady." Vandalia laughed until
tears came into her eyes and said,
"Toady thinks it is snake" Eleanor
looked at the toad. hopping away from
its supposed danger, and said in n voice
of pity, Poor little toad. it is too bad
to scare YOU
When the toad reached its home I'M
der the rocks, worn out by its long run
for life. he told great story to the
other loads of the family about the
snake coming through the grass and
how he hoped away so fast that the
snake could not catch him, and the
other tOads all looked upon him as a
hero.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-20
schooIbook Covers.

Even with ordinary care the covers
of schoolbooks become grimy and
worn in no time, while the destructive
boy or careless girl completes the OPP
Grafton with extra dispatch. Table
Oilcloth or enamel cloth, as it is some
times called, makes an excellent COW
ering and possesses an advantage over
silesia or cloth in that it is easily
cleansed with n sponge or wet cloth.
A variety of covers and many pretty
effects are to be found in enamel cloth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-20
wanted to Make a Boy happy.

Bobbie-Ma, didn't you say l must
always try to make people happy?
Mother-Yes. my child.
Bobbie--Well, 1 know a little boy I
could make very happy if 1 had a PEN
ny to buy candy with.
Mother-Who is the boy?
Bobbie-It's me.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-20
Caught 4, Again.

Maud (under the mistletoe) - Now
George, you must take only one.
George - But one from one leaves
nothing. Let's make it one each and
tie.
Maud (shyly)-Oh, well, it's sudden,
but you may ask papa.-Yonkers States
man.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-26
BROOKLYN BRIEFS

William H. Brickel spent yesterday in trying his luck in shooting frogs. Last night he returned with u number of frogs legs.
 Miss Sara Fruin of Ansonia attended the funeral to-day of her cousin, Miss Maria Welch of North Riverside street.
 Work on the foundation of the new brewery will probably be com menced on next Monday or Tuesday. It is expected that the work on the brewery will be rapidly pushed, once 1t has been started.
 "A pretty marriage was solemnized at St Patrick's church this morning at 5 o'clock when the Rev Father Jordan united in marriage William D. Daley of Burton street and Miss Anna heane of South Leonard street exten- sion, young persons who have host of friends i'll this city. The Rev Father. Jordan also celebrated the nupital high mass which followed John F. Dolan of Jersey City was best man and Miss Loretta Linnehan of New York was maid of honor. The costumes of the bride and bridesmaid were very pretty. After the marriage ceremonies which were witnessed by a number of friends of both parties, wedding reception was held at the home of the bride. There were many beautiful wedding gifts.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-26
A RARE PLANT.
Now the Property of a Resident of
 Chestnut Avenue.


 Irving L.. Camp of 39 Chestnut ave- nue is the possessor ot plant which is said to be practically unknown in this part of the country and is the only one in this city or state. He received the plant about a month ago through friend of his and with it an explana tory note as follows: ''The name of the plant is 'Monstro Deliciosa,' or, in English, the Delicious Monster It bears a fruit. The people whom I re- ceived it from claim that they have seen one in the London botanical gar dens, one in Baron De Rothschild's hot house in Geneva and third in Roches- ter, N. Y., in large greenhouse in the section containing the worlds curious plants" The plant is about six feet high, has ten leaves of about two inches in length. All the leaves except three have twelve petals. Three have one or two less and this difference is no doubt due to a round little hole which has grown in the center of one of the petals of tlYese leaves. It looks as if the home of the plant was in a region where trees are numerous, for it pos sesses a number of creepers, as if it were accustomed to cling to a tree for support AS the plant grows higher ethu AiolC 1SStNSS dppSdI tuc lCWSA leaves appear to grow weaker and to shrink. The strength of the plant ap- pears to go to the upper leaves. Each branch forms part of the body of the plant, which grows in perfect sym metry. In each leaf there is q small curb, the use of which might be to catch drops of water. Each morning there appears on the edge of each petal little drop of water. The plant has no resemblance to a rubber plant Though of q tender nature, it requires very little care. Since MT Camp has had 1t it has grown a foot. It Is the only plant of it's kind that the owner has ever seen. At the Hartford rail- road station there is a plant which at 2 distance looks like it, but on close inspection it is found very much un- like. During the past four weeks MT 1 Camp has had any number of we'll known flower fanciers in this city view and examine the plant and not one had seen plant like it before. Yet there may be others in the city. It would l be a good idea if the members of the Naturalists' club made the plant a sub- ject of study for their next meeting.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-26
READY FOR WATERBURY.
Bridgeport City Officials Preparing for
 the Onfing July g.

 Bridgeport City Officials Preparing for
 the Outing July 9.
 The entertainment committee of the municipal base ball club met in the council chambers in the City hall last evening, says the Bridgeport Post. Further arrangements for the enter tainment of the Waterbury city officials and their guests visiting this city July 9, the date of the base ball game be- tween the officials team of the Brass city and the team from this city were made.
 The visitors, it is expected. will ar rive in this city on a special train at noon. They will be transported by trolleys to the Seaside Outing club quarters on Seaview avenue and enter tained until the opening of the game at 3:30 at Newfield park. After the game the party will be taken to Pleas ure Beach. During the game and the dinner at the Beach a brass band will render selections to enliyen the occa- sion.
 The C. R. and L. Go have offered the city officials the use of several special cars for the transportation of the party on their trips about this city,
 Word is expected tomorrow as to the exact number of officials and guests from the Brass city the local officials are to entertain. It was estimated last evening that POO officials of this city which includes the common council, the city officers, the municipal boards and clerks as appear in the municipal hand books will directly or indirectly par ticipate in the event.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-26
MILITARY MATTERS.
Second Regiment Leads and Co A of
 This City Heads Brigade.


 Orders have been issued by the ad- jutant general accepting. the resigna- tion of First Lieutenant Alfred Husted of Compay E, Second regiment. Cap tain Hall of the company, has called meting of the company on Monday evening next to make nominations for a successor to Lieutenant Husted. It is probable that Robert F. Walker, now second lieutenant. will be promoted and that Sergeant Edgar Thomas of Con- pany r will be nominated for the sec- ond lieutenancy.
 Lieutenant William w. Hawkes., surl geon of the naval battalion, has been placed upon the retired list.
 In the same orders the figures of merit of each organization of the Con- necticut National Guard for the month of May are announced. The Second regiment leads with percentage of 96.16, the Fourth regiment is given 93.03. First regiment D2.77 and the Third regiment S5.45. The brigade sig nal corps percentage is 96.21; machine gun battery 96.69; Battery A 90.10; Troop A 96.7S; First Separate company 92.92; First company coast artillery SO95; Naval battalion S9.33; first di- vision 90.95.)
 The figures of merit for the organi- zations for the drill season November l, 1901, to Nav 31 1902. are as foI- lows: Brigade S6.G9; Machine gun bat. tery 96.92; Brigade signal corps 95.l Second infantry 93.T6: Troop A 93.19; First infantry 91.30; Fourth infantry SS. .24: Separate company S7.63; Battery A S6.74; Third infantry S2.97; First compan coast artillery S0.95. x4nr f1n of the Second regiment for the drill season are as folows:
 Company A. 99.10 Heading the bri- gade): Company I. 9SS2; Company q, 9S. .59: Company F. 97GO; Company k, 94.71; Company c. 9405; Company E, 90. 73: Company D, 90.T1; Company D. SS. TO: Company IT. S5.79; Hospital corps, 9520; Second section, signal corps 9536; Battery A, First platoon. SO.71: Second platoon, 92.16: Second I.section machine gun platoon, 99.SG; Troop A, 93.19; First division, Naval battalion, S4.17.
 | Commander Edward V. Reynolds, re- l tired. appointed as an additional mem Der of the examining board in general l orders No 2, A.-G. O., c. s., reports to this department under date of June l9, | 1902. in compliance with special order No so. A.-G.. (. S.. that the foilow- l ing named officers of teh Naval battal- 1 ion have passed q satisfactory exami- nation in regard to military, moral and general capacity qualification and l efficiency" and in accordance there with they will be commissioned with rank and date as given below Lietenant Junior grade) John K. Murphy. First division, New Haven, April IS, 1902.
 Encign Ambrose B. Jewett, First di- vision, New Haven, April IS, 1902.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-26
CLOSE CALL FOR HARTFORD.
Arrested Last Night He Nearly strang
 led Himself at Station House.

Arrested Last Night He Nearly Strang-
 led Himself at Station House.
 Patrick Hartford, whose troubles are related in the city court news of this morning, tried to end his life III the police station soon after he was arrest ed yesterday. This was about , o'clock. He had been arrested with a woman near the gas works by Detec- tives Kennaugh and 0 German. After being searched in pursuance to the rules of the department, Hartford was placed in d cell and locked up. A short time after Captain Bannon thought he heard groan issuing from behind the barred gate. Peculiar sounds issue from that direction every hour in the day sometimes and not much attention is paid to them. But there was some thing singular and strange about this sound that demanded attention and so the captain procured his keys and stepped behind the bars. He found Hartford lying on the floor of his cell, his face. black, breathing hard. and his suspenders knotted tightly around his neck. It was apparent that the man had attempted suicide. Dr Poore was sent for and while awaiting his arrival Captain Ramon and Lieutenant De- tective Dodds worked over Hartford. They had made very little progress when the doctor arrived, but under skiilful and professional hands the man was soon brought back to conscious ness.
 The theory about the attempted sui eide is that Hartford, after tying his suspenders about his neck with the evident determination to quit the world, tied them to the iron gate of his cell. and then by letting the weight of his
 body hang from the suspenders his life would slowly be strangled His scheme failed. The weight of his body must have been too much for the strength of his suspenders and the lat ter broke and he fell, Or else he must
 have slipped and fallen when trying to get his suspenders around the bars in his cell door, and in his fall knocked his head against the door and fell lln- conscious to the floor with the tight ened suspenders squeezing the life out of his body. He had close call, though he looked none the worse for | it in the city court to-day. Hartford
 is quite young man, being only about p years of age. His record is against l him and it would take more than a
 giant effort to overcome it's influence.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-26
REVENGE FOR A SPEECH.
The President Refused to Take the
 Hand of Senator Burton.


 Hand of Senator Burton.
 Washington dispatch to the New York Press says that in the presence of the entire delegation i'll congress from Kansas and a committee of citizens or that state, who called at the white house recently, President Roosevelt onenly snubbed United States Senator Burton and refused to accept his prof fered hand.
 This ..turn-down' of Senator Burton was premeditated on the presidents part. he having said q few days ago that he would have nothing more to do with Burton on account of the speech that the senator made against the ad- ministration on the reciprocity ques- tion in the conference of senate repub- licans last week.
 Senator Burton introduced the Kan sans to the president and one of them formally requested the president to at- tend the fiftieth anniversary of the ad- mission of Kansas to statehood. The president replied, saying that he would take the invitation under consideration.
 Then. as the Kansans were about 70 leave the white house, the president shook hands with each in turn until he came to Senator Burton. The sena- tor had extended his hand. but the president after giving him hard look, turned and walked away.
 Senator Burton was deeply embar- rassed by the presidents snub and the other Kansans were astounded by the incident. The president his friends say is angry toward Senator Burton.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-26
ALUMNAE AT BANQUET.
Former Pupils of Notre Dame Cele-
 brate Eleventh Anniversary.

brate Eleventh Anniversary.
 The eleventh annual meeting of the Alumnae association of the congrega- tion of Notre Dame took place last night. The attendance was large. Luncheon was served in the convent hall at 7:30 o'clock Miss Mary Agnes O'Connor was toastmistress. The pro- pram was as follows:
 Our Honorary President-Mother
 St Cecilia ........ Nellie A. Wallace The Class of 19O2.. Margaret Kennedy Monsieur Le Cure-Rev w. J. Slo-
 cum ................ Lillian Bowes The Woman of the World
 ............. Maria Jones Sweeney Song-Thou Art Like Unto Flow
 CT .................. Wilson Smith
 Cecile Heringer.
 His Holiness, Leo XIII .......
 ................. Helen McMahon Hearts Whole and Fancy Free-Ye
 Bachelor Girls ........ Alice Walsh AlHla Malef ............. Mary Rielly The Powers That Be ...s.
 ......... Elizabeth Shanley Kildulf The Province of an Alumnae as-
 sociation .... Mary Holohan Jackson Alumnae song--Words by Agnes
 O'Connor, music, air of The Min
 Strel Boy
 Cecile Heringer. Cecilia Moriarty,
 Elizabeth Lawlor and the Alumnae.
 The names of the graduates of 1902 were added to the membership roll. They include the Misses Sara Beach. Helen Marie Bierne. Aimee Laure Blanchette, Mary Elizabeth Butler. Lucy Marion Hayes, CeciIe Olive Her. finger. Catherine Rose McGowan Mary InCnT1hi11n nH ~ IT. Phelan, Angie Elizabeth Slocum and Mary Anthony Hurley. The officers of the Alumnae association are as fol- lows: Honorary president. the Rev Mother St Cecilia; president, Mary Holohan Jackson: vice-presidents, Maria Jones Sweeney and Anne Coyle; recording secretary. Elizabeth Holo- han; corresponding secretary. Kath- erine Ward; treasurer, Marie Heringer advisory board. Katherine Bohan and Mary Agnes O'Connor.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-26
WEARING WINTER CLOTHING.

Crescent Beach. June 26.-The weath. CT so far this season has not been con- ducive to large influx of visitors, and for the past three days overcoats, seal skins and coal fires have been more sought after than the iceman. Local weather prophets say the moon is too far south to have any warm weather this month.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-26
A. F. COWIRS.

Our June Millinery makes very busy month for us. Will tell you the reason why. Because we sell $S, $10 and SIP Hats for $4. $5 and $6.
 We keep ill touch with the good will of your pocketbook at all times. no matter how much or how little you de sire to pay for hat-we meet the pocketbook; an item worth remember ing.
 Come in for your 4th of July Hat and see how we treat the money you leave US.
 ssand 55 CENTER SIRE FIT
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-26
WRECKED ON BRIDGE.

Saybrook, June 26.-Two cars of the fast freight train leaving New Haven at l1:2O last night were wrecked on the Old Lyme bridge early this morning. The accident was caused by broken draw bar Wreckers were sent ont from New London and New Haven and after traffic had been delayed about five hours the track was cleared. No one was injured.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-26
Curran Dry Goods to Friday as Usual is H0IISEKEEpERS DAY HERE.

Every woman within reach of our store appreciates the savings possible through this weekly sale.
 Hot Weather goods of every description are here in abundance, and we guarantee to save you money on every article!
 Refrigerators, Oil Stoves, Win dow Screens, Screen Doors, Ice Cream Freezers, HammockS. Lawn Seats, Vcranda Chairs and Water Coolers,
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-26
HOf Weather

As the hot weather comes on you will need q good dIarrhoea and dysen- tery remedy in the house. Our Black berry Cordial has cured some very bad cases. Perfectly safe for little chil- dren; 2oc bottle, at Fitzpatrick s Pharmacy, East Main and Wall Sts.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-26
GoRED BY A BULL.
East Lyme Farmer Fatally In-
 iured

East Lyme, June 20.-Frank Burch, farmer, 60 years of age, who is well known in this vicinity, was gored by a bull yesterday. MT Burch is terribly injured and it is feared will die. He had entered the barn where the animal was confined and was about to get feed for the animal, when it turned, and be- fore he could protect himself MT Burch received the horns of the bull Tn his abdomen and side. Horrible wound fully eight inches long penetrated the vitals. The victim managed to attract attention to his condition. He was given medical assistance immedlateiy.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-26

J. B. Mullings is selling men's suits as low as $6.50. They are good gar ments and formerly sold for much higher price.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-26

A. Mailhiot, at 153 South Main street, is selling buttermilk soap at cents q box of three cakes.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-12-05
English Mt Foreign Hotels.

MANY gems OF the curious English
,f foreign hotel-keepers have been
given to the public. Among the best
S the tale OF the host OF well-known
establishment in Greece, who was
wont to greet his guests in an ELUSIVE
manner with: What you prefare-a
,if-tek or a chickhen"
Their astonishment at the mastery OF
he language was frequently deepened
when, upon their return to the hotel
, few hours later, they found nothing
prepared. 1t was his only English
sentence. and he did not understand a
word OF it.
This, however, is not quite equal to
The placard in the possession OF naval
officer just returned from Egypt. lie
procured it at cafe chantant in Alex
lndria. 1t was printed in. several lam
guages, and this is the English part:
Every OF the consummations OF the
GOODNESS, one piastre besides Every
of the claim to be addressed directly
of the direction. During OF the repetl-
tons the price of consummations TO
be the same that in every the other S
coffee"
With the aid OF the parallel passages
in other languages the meaning IS
found as follows: "All iced drinks
one piastre extra. All complaints
should be made at the Office. Not
withstanding the performance, the
prices will be the same as those OF
other cafes"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-12-05
FEAT WAS AN IMPOSSIBILITY.
Burial Sermon Aroused indignant
of Friend of the Deceased.

A writer in the Boston Transcript
describing Scrub Oaks" a settle.
ment of undesira lie people in South
eastern Massachusetts, tells tale of
the death of one of the residents and
the efforts of frank spoken preacher
among them to point a moral. After
the reading of portion of scripture
and the making of prayer, the bio
graphical part of the sermon began
in which attention was called to the
ungodly lives of the Scrub Oakers"
in general, and the deceased in partic.
ular, with this startling conclusion,
"And have no doubt that the late
Mr.. W is even now crashing his
teeth in hell!" This was too much for
old P, one of the intimates of the
departed, and he strobe from the
church in high dudgeon, and was
found at the close of the service ex'
citedly pacing back and forth across
the church green and squirting tobac-
co Juice in all directions. Some one
asked what he thought of the re
marks as to his friend. "Dr. S. has
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1902-12-05
Made Him Understand.

absent yesterday" said the aged
manager, as he adjusted his glasses, to
the smart young man..
Eyes, sir" replied the clerk.
Absent from illness"
"No, sir
ooh, you're honest, at any rate.
Most men would say they we're
II haven't been absent from illness
for nearly year."
"You HAVEN'T" The old man look
ed surprised. -
the time"
what has,"
"Illness OF some sort"
But you said that yesterday
Yesterday | was absent OH account
OF illness, sir.
The old man thought the matter
over for minute or two, and then
he said
yes, yes; I see. You're rather
particular in your use OF words"
eyes, sir. Study to use them cor
rectly"
"Of course; and I'm a trihe careless.
Now, please see if this sentence is cor
rect: Hereafter you will be absent
from my displeasure.'
"Ye-es, sir"
"You will also be absent on account
OF my displeasure."
"Ye-es, sir" >,
"And because OF my displeasure."
"Ye-es, sir"
Quite right. I'm glad that have
sufficient command of language to
make you understand me. The cashier
will pay you your wages. Good-day.