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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-24

houses in every city he has so far
visited; his auditors have voiced their
approval in tumultuous fashion and
the tour of Lewis Morrison himself in
the part of Mephisto bids fair to be
the biggest financial success of the
season. In cities where Il succession
of small audiences have caused deple-
tion of the local managers reserve
fund, Lewis Morrison's artistic per-
Torrance of Faust" and the beauty
of his new production has been mag
netic enough to draw crowds which
necessitated the display of that long
unusued sign, STANDING room only"
which will probably be visible at the
Illinois tonight, when Lewis Morrison
himself will play Mephisto. supported
by the best company he has ever had.
grhomas w. Ross, the light comedi
an, is announced to appear at the Illi-
nois tomorrow night in Augustus
Thomas phenomenal success, ION the
Quiet" This in itself is pleasing bit
of information, as our theatre-goers
will have an opportunity of seeing
one of the best light comedians in
America and the greatest comedy
success of the past decade. ION the
Quiet" enjoyed a six months run at
the Madison Square theatre, New
York, and was pronounced by the en-
tire New York press the best Ameri-
can comedy of recent years. Many of
the original company that We're in
support of William Collier have been
retained for the present tour. The
cast includes Thomas w. Ross,
Charles b. Poor. Lloyd IL. Patterson,
James Manley, F. Newton Lindo, Lu-
cile Num-. Charles q. Stevens, Baggo
Conklin, Gertrude Dalton, and the on
ly Japanese actor ON the American
stage, Sachiro Oida.
In the engagement of Katherine
Willard and her excellent company in
The Power Behind the Throne" a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-24
Executors Notice.

Estate OF Sarah Gregg, deceaSed.
The und ersigned having Deen appointed ex
ecutor of the VIII and tie lament of sarah
Gregg, late of the county of Rock Island,
5 ate of limos deceased, hereby gives notice
that he III appear before the county court of
lock Island c unsy, at the county court room.
IN the city mock II and, At the January
term on the first Monday Ia January next, st
which time All persons hasi ing claims against
saiI estate are notified ana requested to at
tend foe the purpose of having the same adj
iu ted AL pc rsons Indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate payment to
the undersigned.
Dated this 3ist day of October, A D.. 1902.
THOMAS COINS. Executor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-24
For over sixty Years

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
aIlays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea. rs
cents a bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-24
JUST WHAT YOU NEED.
ChamberIain's stomach and Liver Tablets.

ChamberIain's stomach and Liver Tablets.
When you feel dull after eating.
When you have no appetite.
When you have a bad taste in the
mouth.
When your liver is torpid.
When your bowels are constipated.
When you have a headache.
When you feel bilious.
They will improve your appetite
cleanse and invigorate your stomach,
and regulate your liver and bowels.
Price, 25 cents per box. For sale by
all druggists.
For sick headache, try Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets;
they will ward off the attack if taken
in time. For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-24

Richards & Pringle's new Georgia
minstrels will be the attraction at the
Illinois Nov. IS. The organization
numbers 40 people and presents
choice collection of mirth-provoking
and novel acts never seen here before.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-24
Innr pArrI,s REAuTY RFcIPE.

MIME. PATHS BEAUTY RECIPE.
Keep the bowels free from refuse"
A dozen ills arise from ignoring this
rule. We advise the use of Liver-Lax,
a vegetable little liver pill of highest
merit. Csc box cures. Try to-day.
T. ii. THOMAS, Leading Druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-24
TALES OF THEATRE

The Village Postmaster" another
of those pleasant New England come
dies that breathes of the freshness
and purity of the country town. prov
ed strong card at the Illinois last
evening. The seating capacity was
sold out before o'clock. The play
was nicely staged and interpreted by
Il competent acting company.
When an artist has been identified
with one particular part in the legit-
innate or romantic drama in which he
defies competition or comparison, as
in the case of Joseph Jefferson in
Rip Van Wrinkle. imitatOrs spring up
unsummoned and without proper
qualifications. Lewis Morrison's re-
turn to the stage with a splendid new
| production of Faust" is another IL
lustration of this fact. Two years
ago he retired and imitators sprang
up like mushrooms. believing a profit
able field open. They found financial
and artistic failure. The public can't
be fooled all the time. They wanted
the real devil, Lewis Morrison, and
| they are getting him this season with
the most elaborate scenic. mechanical
and electrical production of Faust
ever staged in this country. The
name and fame of Lewis Morrison
have drawnFa succession of crowded
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-24

Queen & Crescent service Cincin-
natl to Atlanta and Jacksonville, the
best in the country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-24

Only through car line to Asheville
y. G., Queen & Crescent route ant
Southern railway.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-24

Queen & Crescent fast line to Bir.
mingham and New Orleans. Two fast
trains daily.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-24
TIPS TO TRAVELLERS.

One hundred miles shortest to
Chattanooga, Queen q Crescent
route.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-24
Ole
Thanksgiving
Dinner.

What shall we have for our
Thanksgiving dinner is the lead
ing topic of the day, and one
that can be easily settled by
placing your order with us. Re
member we are headquarters
for good things to eat, and if
you let us fill your order you
will not be disappointed. We
have all the delicacies of the
season, and the best there is in
the market, along with a com
plete line of staple and fancy
groceries. Turkey is King, but
you must serve lots of other
things with him or your dinner
is not complete. We will have a
choice lot of Turkeys, Chickens,
Ducks and Geese to select from,
also Game, Fish. Shell, Bulk and
Canned Oysters, Fresh HOLSTERS
and Shrimp.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-24
A full line of Fruits
end Vegeta bleS.

Layer, Washed and Pulled Figs,
Dates. Plain and Stuffed can
died Cherries, Layer Raisins,
English Currants. candied Git
= ron. Orange and Lemon Peel.
All kinds of fancy pickles and
olives in bulk or in bottles. Jel-
lies, candied and preserved. Gin
ger, olive oil. catsup, chow chow
and said dressing.
Imported and domestic cheese,
fancy waters, cakes and crack
ers, imported sardines. sardel-
len, Bismarck herring, Russian
caridnes, Heinz'a famous mince
meat, like mother used to make.
And last, but not least, we
have Chase q Sanborn's teas
and cotfees, the best the world
produces. No dinner or party is
Il success without them. \ trial
will convince you.
HESS BROS
1920 SECOND AVENUE.
Phones 1881 and 1913.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-24
For You.

If you are in need of dental work
call on US before going elsewhere as
we can save you money. We use
nothing but the best of material and
our work is guaranteed to be first
class in every respect. If you are in
need of set of teeth call and BE our
thin elastic plate. We guarantee it
to fit in all cases and when all others
have failed. We never ask you more
than our prices below.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26
Some Funny Signs.

Some persons find as much fun IN
reading sign boards as others do il
reading comic papers. Here are few
oddities reported by observing travel,
ers, the first of which, evidently, was
displayed in front of butchers shop:
81 kill myself every Tuesday and
Friday"
Take notice when this board is out
Of site the river is dangerous"
Widow with large family wants
washing by the week.
Ladies and gents sold and healed.
"This is the old shop just come from
above"
"a large stock Of ladies hose, pure
cashmere, to be cleared 25 cts. the
pair. They won't last long at this
price"
"Abominable belts made TO order.
Sailors yictuals cooked here"
"Why go father and be gulled else
where? Step inside"
"ClOsed for the day owing to the
funeral of proprietor's wife, and who
will carry on as usual tomorrow morn
ing"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26
A Christ.Like Errand.

The JVsHSbnng tells the following
story Of real hero who wore the gray
during the late war.
The day after the battle Of Freder-
icksburg, Kershaws brigade occupied
Marye's Hill, and Sykes division lay
$50 yards ahead, with stone wall
between the two forces. The inter-
vening space between Sykes men and
the stone wall was strewn with dead,
dying, and wounded Union soldiers,
victims Of the battle OF the day before.
The air was rent with their groans
and agonizing cries of Water wa
ter
General" said a boy-sergeant in
gray, II can't stand this.
"What is the matter, sergeant ?"
asked the General.
"Ican't stand hearing those wound
ed Yankees crying for water; may |
go and give them somef"
kirkland" said the General, "the
moment you step over the wall,
you'll get bullet through your head
the skirmishing has been murderous
all day"
"If you'll let me, I'll try il"
my boy, ] ought not to let you
run such risk but | cannot refuse.
God protect youl You may CO.
Thank you, sir" and with smile
on his bright, handsome face, the boy
sergeant spfang away over the wall,
down among the sufferers, pouring
the blessed water down their parched
throats. After the first few bullets
his Christ-like errand became UNDER
stood, and shouts instead Of bullets
rent the air.
He came back at night 70 bis biv.
ouac, untouched.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26
Superstition in Every Cline.

Superstition dies hard. The Amer
lean who believes that all his good
fortune can be traced to the carrying
of a rabbits foot in bis vest pocket
has his prototype in every civilized
and uncivilized country, says the
Philadelphia North American.
No sailor in New England feels
perfectly safe in going to sea unless
he carries with him bone taken from
living turtle. pebble from fish
hawks nest, or a small bone from the
head of cod. If a Kentucky negro
gees caterpillar he goes home ex-
pecting to find the family in the grip
of fever.
The native of Massachusetts, be-
lieves that good luck is assured if he
is the happy pOssessOr of the left hind
claw from crows loot or the claw Of
crab. The German-Americans Of
Canada believe that the sight of a
snake means death whether he bites
or not; a white spider crawling be-
fore one signifies that the family will
number one less before sundown, and
the bowling of dog or the neighing
of a horse means that the cemetery
will have another tenant.
In Asia Minor meaning is as
cribed to every sound heard in the
animal or bird world. The crows
cav is the sign of ill-luck. This un-
fortunate bird seems to bear the same
sinister reputation in every country.
An owl hoot means good fortune to
whoever hears it. Partridges are de-
tested because one of these birds is
said to have betrayed the prophet to
his enemies. Its legs are red because
they were dipped in the blood of Has
san.
In Poland the goat is harbinger
of good luck, while the wolf, crow
and pigeon bring evil events in their
train. The skin Of a cat is treasured
and worn next to the skin by con-
sumptives, in belief that the tubercu-
losis germs flee before the presence oi
the fur of defunct tabby.
English yokels are especially super
stitious. The belief is still current
in rural England that the wearing OF
toads breastbone makes animals
obedient to the wishes of the wearer.
Travellers from this country have no.
ticed the heart of an animal stuck
full of pins ornamenting the walls Of
the British peasant. The intelligent
cottager firmly believes that this tails
man keeps his house free from the odi-
Gus presence of witches
The broomstick brigade is still
feared in cartain parts of Merrie En-
gland.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26
A Great Mistake.

When our friends 60 away from us
into the land that no mortal eye has
seen it is natural for us to feel fresh
rush of love toward them. Such
faults as they had, If they bad any,
are instantly forgotten. Their vir-
tues, on the other hand, are magni.
fed in our vision. God forbid that it
should be otherwise. II is well that
death bushes the voice OF eensure and
condemnation, and lcosens the tongue
of praise. Over a new-made grave,
who dare to think any bitter thoughts,
or to speak any harsh words ? There
at last the mystery of existence should
soften and sweeten whatever is harsh
or ungentle in our natures.
But there is caution that needs to
be observed even here. We do no
real honor to the dead by neglecting
the living. While We hold the de-
parted ones in blessed memory, and
even trans6gure them into new glory,
let us not forget the faces that still
look into our eyes with an appeal for
sympathy and love, and the hearts
that are still burdened with the woes
and sorrows of their earthly pilgrim
age, and therefore need our daily
help. God takes care OF the dead,
they are in his keeping. Nothing
can hurt or harm them there.
But the living-Ah, how vast are
their wants. One day they too will
make a long journey, and then we
we shall feel an an unappeasable
ache and pain for having neglected
them while it was in our power to do
something Of account for them. And
they are worthy. They stand so close
to us that we often find it difficult TO
see how deserving they are but when
they are lifted up and set afar off
from us they shall chime like stars in
the heavens. Hard by us in the
struggle, under our own roofs, per-
haps, there are as true and noble souls
as ever walked the earth.
Were it not for the dullness and
blindness of our eyes We could not
fail to recognize them; and We ought
to pray for the gift of illumination.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26

In many instances attacks OF cholera
morbus terminate fatally before medi-
cine can be procured or physician
summoned. The safe way is TO keep at
hand a reliable medicine for use in such
cases. For this purpose there is moth
ing so sure as Chamberlain Collie.
Cholera aad Diarrboea Remedy. W..
E. Bosworth, OF La Fayette. Ala, says ::
"In June, 1900, had an attack OF chol-
era morbus and one dose OF Chamber
lain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy gave me relief In fifteen min
utes." For sale by Remnants Phar-
macy
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26

At confirmation at Strasburg the
bishop asked Of pretty soubrette the
usual question of the Heidelberg cate
chism:
what is your only consolation in
life and death ?"
The neOpbyte blushed and hesitsted.
The first question was repeated. and
then she stammered out:
"Ths young shoemaker in tbe next
street"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26

A well-known Judge on Virginia
circuit was recently reminded very
forcibly of his approaching badness
by one of his rural acquaiDtances-
"Jedge," drawled the farmer, sit
won't be very long 70 yO7'll hev to
tie string around yer head to tell
how fer up to wash yer face. "
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26
interesting TO A,thm. Sufferers.

Daniel Bante, OF Otterville, Iowa,
writes, Il have had asthma for three
or four years and have tried about all
the cough and asthma cures In the
market, and have received treatment
from physicians 10 New York and other
cities, but got very little benefit until |
tried Foley's Honey and Tar which
gave me immediate relief. and ! am
never without IL in my house. Isincere-
ly recommend il 10 all" Reinharts
Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26
: Real Feeads

~ suffered from dyspepsia and indi-
gestion for fifteen years" says w. T..
Sturdevant OF Merry Oaks. n. 9. "Af-
ter bad tried many doctors and medi-
cines to 10 avail one OF my friends per-
suaded me 10 try Kodol. Ii gave imme-
dlate relief. can eat almost anything
I want now and my digestion Is good. l
cheerfuIIy recommend Kodol." Don't
try 10 cure stomach trouble by dieting.
That only further weAkens the system.
You need wholesome, strengthening
food. Kodol enables you 70 assImiIste
what you eat by digesting IL without the
stomsch's aid. Remnants Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26
A suMMER MORNING.

Give me the gospel of the fields and woods
The sermons written in the book Of books
The sweet communion Of the things OF earth
Fresh with the warm baptism Of the sun.
Give me the 0ffertory Of bud and bloom.
The perfect caroling Of happy birds.
Give me the creed Of one of Gods fair days.
Wrought in the beauty Of its loveliness
And then, the benediction Of the stars.
His eloquent ministers Of the night
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26
aHave you named the baby?" aske

"Have you named the baby?" asked
the admiring neighbor.
"Not yet" said the proud young
mother. Were going to cbristen
him Sunday"
"Dear mel What an odd name I'd
almost as soon call him after Robinson
Crusoe's man Friday and be done with
it."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26
Ten Year. In Bed.

r. A. Gray, J. p, oakville. Ind,
writes, "For ten years was confined to
nv bed with disease OF nv kidneys. 1t
was so severe that could not move part
of the time. consulted the very best
medical skill available. but could get
no relief until Foley's Kidney Cure was
recommended 70 me. 1t has been a
Godsend TO me-" Reinhart's Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26

An unlettered Celt's application to
the Philadelphia court Of naturalizs-
ton resulted in the following dialogue
Judge-Haye you read the Decla-
ration Of Independence?
Applicant--No. sir.
Judge-Haye you read the consti.
tuition Of the United States7
Applicant-No, SIR.
Judge-Have you read the history
Of the United States?
Applicant-No. cir.
Judge-No7 Well, what have you
read?
Applicant-oi haversd hair on me
head, your honor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26

"HoR old is your boy ?" asked one
Of the neighbors.
"Well," said the Missouri farmer,
reAectins a moment. "he was born the
last time we had them l7-year locusts.
You kin 6gger it up fur yourself"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26
Ready 70 Yield.

"I used Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salye
for piles and found IL certain cure" "
says s. r Meredith, Willow Grove, Del
Operations unnecessary to cure piles
They always yield 70 DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. Cures skin diseases. all
kinds Of wounds. Accept no counter
feits. Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26

II zee you pay your doctors bills
by check and send it by mail. /"
"Sure. II I took him the money.
he might charge me for another visit
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-06-26
Troy Steam Laundry.

For first-olass up-to-date Laundry try
Troy Steam Laundry, Strauther Pendle-
ton, Agent. All orders left at Mr.. PEN
dleton's store will be called for. We
collect on Tuesday and deliver on Fri
day. Respectfully,
STRAUTHER PENDLETON.
June s, l899-tf.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11
ing of statesmen from Washington,

ing of statesmen from Washington,
business men from New York, govern
ors from other New England states and
nearly every prominent citizen of the
Pine Tree state to honor his memory.
A few passages from the Bible were
read, a brief but fervent prayer offered,
n short eulogy delivered by the pastor,
Rev. John Carroll Perkins. and then
the body was quietly removed TO the
tomb Mt Evergreen cemetery. Such was
the funeral of Speaker Reed-blicf, un-
ostentatious and in strict accordance
with his own wishes.
The body of Mr.. Reed arrived here
from Washington in special train
shortly after noon yesterday, after a
twenty hour journey from the nations
capital.
1t was accompanied by the widow,
the daughter Miss Catherine Reed;
Colonel Augustus G. Payne of New
York, G. D. Barrows and his sister,
Miss Barrows; Congressman Amos L..
Allen, Mr.. Reeds immediate successor
in the First district, Asher G. Kinds,
his private secretary, and State Sena-
tor Mitchell of York county.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11
INTENSE COLD WAVE
Suffering In Many Places Be-
cause Of Scarcity Of Fuel.
NEW Y0RK'S POOR IN GREAT NEED.
Unprecedented and sudden Fail In
Temperature Throughout New
York ana New England Finds
the People without CoaI.


the People without CoaI.
NEW YORK. Dec. 10-New York
and New England are emerging from
an experience of the coolest weather of
many years. In this city yesterday
was the coolest Dec. in twentysix
years, the thermometer registering, as
1t did in that year, s degrees above
zero. The severity of the cold was
intensified by the fact that the people
were not prepared for it, the cold
wave having descended upon the coun-
try suddenly and without warning
Then, too, the scarcity of coal caused
much suffering. among the poorer class
es, and even those able TO afford the
luxury of ton of anthracite had to
use it sparingly for fear that the cold
snap would last and they would be
unable to get fresh supply. Every
effort is being put forth to alleviate
the suffering. charitable organizations
having taken steps to supply the poor
and the board Of aldermen having vot-
ed 100000 to help along the good
cause. During the day the rivers were
covered with heavy mist. showing
the great difference between the tenn
perature of the air and the water.
The cold In the city was mild com
pared with that prevailing in the north
ern sections of the state and in New
| England. At Albany the mercury fell
to 10 degrees below zero, and in the
nearby districts it went down to Is
degrees. The river is frozen over at
Albany. putting an end to navigation.
Ballston reported 81 degrees below,
the lowest registration since 1861, and
Saratoga felt the grasp of weather 30
degrees below In the Adirondack re-
gion and along the Champlain valley
the thermometer registered between II
, and 26 degrees below
| The situation at Schenectady was
made more serious by the scarcity Of
coal many families having to face %
degrees below zero weather without
coal to heat their homes. Navigation
| on the upper Hudson has closed, steam
! ers which had not reached winter
! quarters having to be towed out of the
| ice.
The cold wave struck New England
| at the same time it arrived in New
York. Throughout Maine and Con
| necticut the thermometer registered
from s to 20 degrees below, a fall in
some places of 40 degrees in twelve
hours. Norfolk, Conn, reported TEN.
perature of % degrees below zero, the
coldest in years.