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The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-13
Real Estate.

FOR RENE OR SALE, DEslRABLE brown stone front residence, oo2 CHAPEL STREET, opposite the park. inquire at THIS OFFICE. jy20 If
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-13

NON S AI1N, MODERN detached house near Chapel and Dwight Streets, owner leaving town. Ten rooms. Charming. Address, "SUN- SHINE" this ofice i2G If
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FOR eALE-l,OOU set Patent Stove HrIcka every set warranted one Year. Orders re. ceived 783 STATE STREET
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-13

Wnl be Drawn Upon the Recent Death of the Former Presi- dent, Major T. Attwater Bsrnes-Reso- Iutions to be Presented to Major Leach
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-13

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Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-26

the younger generation and have
business capabilities such as mean
push and success to any enterprise.
The company now employees about
100 men, and the payroll is in the
neighborhood of $4,000 per annum.
The force of travelling men en-
ployed by the company cover the
states of Illinois, Iowa, northern
Missouri. southern. Wisconsin and
southern Minnesota. The present Of
flcials OF the company are Edward
If. Slcight. president and treasurer.
and Henry VI. Lage. secretary.
For many years. and continuing
through the earlier centuries. the
thought of the inventor has been
turned toward labor-saving devices
for.thc benefit of man. in an effort
to Dro;Iuce every article of value
with rhe ieast possible labor. 1t re
mained for modern genius To come
To the rescue of the housewife, the
queen of our American home and
proyide her with every convenience
which would tighten tbs burdens OF
housekeeping. making plGasahe "e
cupatiOn of what was once GFuuSciS
Producing happier hearts ana sweet
er homes. No greater adNanctln' "'
i'm Icsseninc cares of the Kitchen ua9
ever been made than by the intro
ductiun OF gas cooking devices. Al
WAYS ready for use, easy to care
for. simple. efficient and economical
in operation, the gas range has
ceased to be Il luNurT. and is now
generally classed as Il necessity ny
those who are so fortunate as. to be
able to procure gas for fuel.
In producing the line of New
Process" gas ranges. it has been
our constant endcavor To keep well
in advance of competitors. We have
designed our ranges on improved
lines throughout. Incorporating in
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-26

quality of work. Its chief OUTPUT is
stairs and Office and store fixtures
\ large amount of the fine furniture
and fixtures in many of the leading
buildings of Rock Island are products
of this institution. Prominent among
these might be mentioned the new
Chicago. Burlington q Quincy depot
and McCabe's new store. There has
been a high field for high grade work
of this character in this vicinity and
II has been the aim of the Rock Is
land Stair Works to supply it. Hand
some interior furnishings for many
fine residences i'm both Rock Island
and Moline have been built at this
factory. Special attention has been
given TO designing novel things that
add an air of superiority and that
cost no more in many instances than
the commoner kinds of work. Twen-
ty men are constantly employed, with
many additional hands in the busy
season. II is an institution that Is
characteristic of the enterprise dis
played by Rock Island factories and
one that is IA credit to the city IA
every way.
David j. Sears, general manager Of
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-26
A THRIVING INDUSTRY
The Rock Island Stair Works.

the Rock Issand Stair Works, is one
of the city's sterling business men.
Born in Ohio in 1913 he went with
his parents to Michigan in early life
where he learned the carpenters
trade. In 1865 he went to Oshkosh.
Wis. and learned the sash and door
business. In 1850 Mr. Sears came TO
Rock Island to Superintend the
building of the Sash and Door Works
for the Rock Island Lumber company.
After the plant was completed re
was made superintendent and CON
tinued in that capacity for eighteen
years He has served as menher
of the board of education. and IN
other public capacities. and did so ac-
.ccptablv and well. He is Il me;nhe"
of the Masonic fraternity, being IA
Knight Templar, and is known t" his
feIlowmen as an upright and straight
forward citizen in every way.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-26

THE pump making industry has
long been in existence in Moline,
and the Moline pump is one of the
products of the city which has done
much to attract attention. 1t was
started as far back as 1868 and was
incorporated ten years later. 1t was
a small concern at the beginning,
but has built out in Il surprising
manner. and still further expansion
is being prepared for. y line OF
wooden pumps was at first manutac-
tured. since which time iron pumps,
,vondcu tanks of immense capac.ty.
wind-mills. etc. have been added to
the products of the factory. 1urLng
the past year the company has also
taken up the manufacture of Brown :
Gasolinc-Gas Engines, a creation OF
the inventive genius of Moline
man. ard the engines are pronouHc-
ed by experts in the gasoline engine
line as having points Cf excellence
not possessed by other makes. The
manufacture of the engines was
started i'm ;hc building which was
piven to the ma king OF pumps when
the pump business of this concern
i'm Moline was in its infancy, but
engine making became too large an
Undertaking in remarkably short
time and the building was soon found
To BE- inadequate to accommodate
the manufacture Of the new contriN-
gnce. aud an entirely new building
was erected for this purpose. /, is
fitted with new and modern machin-
cry. which was necessary to Keep
pace in filling the orders. ana the
enginc-making made an entirely sep
arate department. having no connec-
ton with the balance of the plant.
As stated above. the company has
enioved very large business. espe-
eiaUy since L. H. SIeight and his as
sistants took charge, for they are OF
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-26

He mas experimental for several
years, but only recently met with s1c-
cess. He is still at work perfecting his
discovery because in the instance of Il
few coIors he hns not yet fully attained
Il wholly satisfactory result. Particu-
larly is this true of bright red colors.
Patent rights have not yet been obtain
ed. which is another reason for secrecy.
Professor Nerrill recently displayed FIVE
photographs. the first made by the proc
ess. which his son presented TO him
few days before as a birthday gift.
In time Mr.. Nerrill will make 4 pub
lie scientific display. Three of his pic
lures are OF fishes. the first showing
black. yellow and green. The second
shows very small variations in tints
and delicate shadings. In the third
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-26
An Industry That Has Not Only Proved Success
But Has BranChed Out.

them valuable special features, found
i'm no other stoves. ana exclusively
our owG.
The complete success and satis-
faction which have attended their
use are in themselves TIE best pos
sible proofs that we have succeeded
i'm our efforts. and that the New
Process ranges were wisely plan
ned. correct in design and construc-
tinn. and complete in equipment and
operation.
They are leaders in ingenious. ef-
feotive simplicity, high grade Of ma
tcrials and workmanship, and hand
some appointments. as well as in
convenience. economy Of operation
and general efficiency. Wherever in
troduccd they have sprung into
popular favor. and remain in advance
of every competitor.
We have never found it necessary to
change the general construction of
the New Process" consequently
have no back numbers TO offer.
every range in our series being
strictly "up-to-date." Using five
ranges as a basis of construction.
viz: the Nos. 50. 10. 20, 80 and SO. we
have extended our line, adding every
possible conyo niencc. until we have
the largest line of ranges ever manu-
facturcd under one name. all identi-
fraliv the same in general construc-
| ,;on. appearance and operation, vary
ip.r only in size. To this large line
have been added eight new ranges
for ,901. alIof which retain the most
das;r.ble features of the old line
,.,i+b many improvements added.
The many advantages TO the dealer
in seuflg such a line are obvious
To the purchaser this fact stands as
/ = perfect assurance that under the
n.mc ~ wv Process" only the very
hest aoods can be secured.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-26

binders. started on the modest cap
itaI of 10000 in a small second floor
room at zoos Second avenue. The es-
tabIishment has grown and expand
cd until today it occupies three big
floors i'm the building at f50s Second
avenue. with plant worth from So
eco to $4,000. and doing an immense
volume of business. The firm was
established as Kramer & Co. in 1855
and changed to Kramer. Bleuer q
Co. in 1895. and to Kramer q Co.
again in 1895 by the retirement of
Charles BIeucr from the firm. and it
is, now composed of Henry Kramer,
the senior member of the original
firm. and Charles Kramer.
Henry Kramer. the senior member
of the firm. was born in Philadel-
phia, Pa. in 1861. shortly after
wards he came with his E1rents to
this city and has resided here ever
since. lie attended the public schools
and made his own way in the world.
In early years he learned the trade
of booI<binder. He coupled his knowl-
edge of the trade with good business
methods. Perseverance and deter
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-26

The Rock Island Stair Works, To-
Gated at the corner of Eighteenth
street and Fifth avenue in this city,
is am institution that is helping to
spread the fame of Rock Island. 1t
was established i'm May. 1895, by Dav-
id j. Sears. W. +. Gears and II. d.
Mack. From the start the institu-
ton prospered and the business has
grown with each succeeding year
until it enjoys Il reputation in every
direction as an establishment that
can be relied upon for its superior
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-26
WHY WE HAVE CATARRH.
Artificial Conditions of Living Given
as n Principal Cause.

1t is a well known fact that modern
changes of temperature induce ca
tarrhal affections. and it is also evident
that the best prevention of Il 'cold" is
a ready adaptation To the varying con-
ditions of an uncertain climate, says
the New York Medical Journal. The
latter implies Il certain resisting quail
" of the respiratory mucous men,
brane which must be necessarily devel-
oped along rational lines. The harden
ing process thus becomes questions OF
vitality. habit and environment
The dry, hot air of the modern dwell
ing is undoubtedly the most prolific or
all the predisposing causes of catarrhal
troubles. The mucous membranes are
thus placed i'll worst possible cOndi-
ton for resisting the impression of the
outside atmosphere. Their natural pro-
tective secretions are not only decreas-
ed. but the bleod supply of the air pas
sages becomes relatively superabun-
dant, congested and sluggish, and the
beginning of the end is evident enough.
Persons who are luckily unaccustom-
ed TO these high temperatures often ex-
perience a sense of oppression from the
same cause 1t is the protest of healthy
resistance against artificial enfeeble-
ment. Foreigners say with truth that
Americans literally bake themselves IN
their houses, and there is in this con-
nection also much reason for the opin-
ion as TO the cause of the American ca
tarrh.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-26

A. Hyatt Verrill. graduate of Yale
ana son OF Professor Addison l.. Yer
rilI. has discovered a process of photo
graphing in brilliant colors. The dis
covercr calls. it an autochromat'c proc
ess. 1t is photcchemical entirely, but
its exact nature IS not made known,
nor is anything divulged by Mr. Yer
rill except that his discovery is dis
tinct invention and q decided advance
In photography.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-26

mination to succeed have been the
chief elements in his career, and he
has made a success of life. He is a
member of the Masonic fraternity,
the order of the Eastern Star and the
Fraternal Tribunes. He is man of
strict integrity and good citizen
generally.
Charles Kramer, the junior mem
Der of the firm, is also young man
whose close attention to detail has
helped him in his business efforts.
Born in Rock ISLAND in 1872 he at
tended the common schools, also per-
fecting himself in certain branches
by attending night school. He sup
plemented this with Il course in =
commercial college and learned the
trade of printer. Thus equipped ne
was in a position To intelligently fol
low the printing business. He en-
tered business with Kramer & Go. in
1893 and has since that time devoted
his entire attention to the mechanic
al department of that establishing mt.
He is a thoroughly practical man
and keeps himself in touch with all
the latest Developments of the print
ers' art. In this way the high stand
ard is kept in the firms work, which
reflects credit on il as an up-to-
date concern in every way. Socially
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-26
rn-ccIaIn vioIins.

VOL I,nov-,i manufacturer of mu-
sical Instruments III Germany MtA
Freycr has iCUodcceu Il process lur
mol,iur yfolips ftCn clay. These fid-
dies are of the ordinary pattern, Eut
are cast in ,noI,ls. so that each instru-
,nert- i an exa,t counterpart of its fell
low 1t is said. Put II IS somewhat haro
fo bciiove tho the porcelain body acts
a, !, b,.tter res ouator than one of wood
and that tho ,.one of the instrument is
,I,orefore sino ularly pure and full.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-26

To build up successful business in
the fact of sharp competition from
metropolitan concerns in the print
ing and binding business is no small
task Yet that is what a Rock Is
land firm has done in this vicinity.
kramer & Co., printers and book
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-26

er in the expansion and refinement
of both the literary and artistic
tastes of dts vo5aries, no trouble or eX-'
pense is spared in ma king the musi-
cal department. as it has ever been in
the past, one of the leading features
of the institution. This department,
both vocal and instrumental, is un-
der the direction of graduates of the
leading conservatories of the coun-
try. The piano, organ. guitar, harp,
mandolin and violin are taught by
competent instructors. The depart
ment of elocution is under the super
vision of finished pupil of the Chi
cago school. of OratorN. Foreign
languages are taught by accomplish
ed linguists. Aesthetic culture and
daily physical exercises. which result
i'm gracefulness of carriage, and the
habit of true politeness. formed by
constant acts of kindness, receive
special care.
The Villa de Chantal library is one
of the most complete in the state
and has recently received valuable adj
ditions of several hundred volumes.
the generous gift of w. j. Nolan. of
Philadelphia. The same generous
benefactor has presented two hand
some gold medals, one to be awarded
for mathematics. the other for gen
eraI excellence. The latter is es-
peciaIly unique. the design being an
original one. The nugget forming
the centre ornament is from one of
| Mr.. NoIan's mines in the klondike.
\ gold medal has been offered by
Loras Council. Knights of Columbus.
| for the best essay on the Early Life
Iof Columbus Much interest is being
evinced by the pupils who are CONF
peting for this prize.
Future Plans.
Architect George p. Stauduhar has
submitted plans for Il handsome
bridge which will span the raVine ON
the Villa de ChantaI grounds, also for
n beautiful grotto shrine to be built
in the southeastern slope of the
grounds. the group of statuary de
signed for this grotto being the first
of it's kind in this country. Both
these structures are the gifts of gen
erouS friends of the institution. and
will add interest to the now beautiful
spot.
The city of Rock island is to be
congratulated on possessing this eX-
celIant educational institution.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-26

photograph 5 many snaues are s7cNNn
as i'm ,nntber of pearl. OHe Bermuda
londscane scene shows the old Wal
sincham pa.aEe. famed in connection
Will Tor, Moore. This is AIr. Nerrill' )
,,,,..t bno,-tff,,i work.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-26

DIR. H. p. Pratt. the Y ray expert. has
expressed the opinion that the twenti-
eth century VIII develop the fact that
electricity and not sodium is the life
giving principle
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-26

n y educational institution of
IN comparatively recent es-
tablishment in which Rock
Ha Island takes pride is the
Villa dc Chantal. which or
| q. a. namcnfs the Twentieth
street heights. This insti-
tuition was formerly known
as Francis dc Sales acl-
denny, was founded in 1864. at Mays
Vile. Ky. 1t was among the first of
thnsc institutions devoted to the
cause of education in Kentucky, and
though secluded among the old Ken
tucIy hills. il numbered pupils from
many states.
In August 1899, the academy was
removed 20 Rock Island, where Il
broader field of labor awaited the
sisters. Villa dc Chantal is. az stated.
located ON one of the most beautiful
bluffs overlooking the Mississippi
and commanding superb view OF the
surrounding country. The spacious
grounds are covered yvith'a variety OF
beautiful trees. and serve as charm
ing and hcalthful playground for
the pupils of the institution.
The spacious campus affords ample
accommodations for all modern ath
Ietic sports. The double tennis court.
now in course of construction, is said
to be the finest in the state. The
academy has just been completed.
and is elegant and modern in all its
appointments Every attention has
been paid to the laws Of hygiene.
a Glance at History.
The institution was first incorpor-
atcd in 1S6G. under the title of The
Sisters Of the Visitation" Maysvillc.
Ky. and after the removal to Rock
Island. Il second Incorporation took
place under the laws of Illinois. with
The new title. The Sisters of the Nisi-
tation," Rock Island. III. By its char
ter the academy possesses all the
rights and privileges of Il collegiate
institution
The course of study embraces the
academic. intermediate and primary
departments. The academic depart
lnent offers two courses. the general
and the college preparatory; art.
drawing. painting ana crayon work
are provided for in the course. Rec
oguizing that of all the arts. music
i the most subtle and far-reaching
i'm its effects. possessing infinite pow
Rock Island Argus., 1902-04-26
Book Binding as an Art.

Kramer & Company, Firm That Has Done Its Part In
Making 1t So.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-02-01
THE HARMLESS RATTLesNAkE.

1t Does Not Always Strike When Given
the Opportunity.
have seen a good many rattle
snakes-perhaps a hundred or more
in the Sierra mountains, but I have
| never Intentionally disturbed them,
nor have they disturbed me to any
great extent, even by accident, though
they were oftentimes in danger of be-
ing stepped on. Once, while on my
knees kindling a fire, one glided under
the arch made by my arms.
The last time / sauntered through
the big canon | saw about two a. day.
One was not coiled, but neatly folded
in a narrow space between two cob
blestones on the side of the river, his
head below the level of them, ready to
shoot up like a Jack-in-the-box for
frogs or birds. My foot spanned the
SPACE above within an inch or two of
his head, but he only held it lower.
IN making my way through a par
ticularly tedious tangle of buckthorn,
I parted the branches on the side Of
an open space and threw my bundle
of bread into it, and when, with my
arms free, I was pushing through after
it. l saw a small rattlesnake dragging
its tail from beneath my bundle. When
he caught sight of M he eyed me an
grily and with an air of righteous in
dignation seemed to be asking me why
| had thrown the stuff on him. He was
SO small | was inclined to slight him,
but he struck out SO angrily / drew
back and approached the opening from
the other side. But he had been listen
ing, and when l looked through the
brush | found him confronting me still
with a come-in-if-you-dare expression.
In vain / tried to explain that I only
wanted my bread; he stoutly held the
ground in front of it, and / was afraid
that as he came nearer he might close
in on me and strike before I could get
away in such a tangle; SO I just went
back a dozen rods and kept still for
half an hour, and when | returned
found he had gone.-Atlantic Monthly.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-02-01
Fire Signals.

At q meeting of Hope Hook and
Ladder Co. No. /, held on July 8,
1901, the town was divided into Fire
Districts and a Code of Signals was
adopted in order to facilitate the loca-
ton of fires in the future. The town
was divided as follows:
District No. ALI that portion Of
tswn bounded north by Bellevue
street, west by Union street, south
and east by corporation line.
District No. 2-All that portion Of
town bounded by Bellevue street on
the south: Union street on the west,
and corporation line on the north and
east.
District No. 3-Theportion of town
living west Of Union street, and south
of Bellevue street, with the corpora
ton line as the south and west boun-
Diary.
District No. 4-Tle portion of town
bounded on the south by Bellevue,
east by Union, north and west by cor
poration line.
The Signals adopted were short taps
TO indicate the district in which the
fire is located, followed by rapid
alarm, same to be repeated until gen
eral alarm is given.
To illustrate, should an alarm be
sounded for District No. 8, first three
taps, one, two, three, followed by rap
id alarm, and repeat.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-02-01

The value Of o newspaper o. an
advertising medium consists ~
its circulation.
When you can secure tho conn
bined circulation Of two papers
for the price Of enc, it lie money
saved!
"1T1he st. Landry Democrat
was consolidated on the 9d OF
March, 1894, with " The Opelou.
sas Courier" The advertising.
rates have not been increased
while the price of subscription
has been reduced to 81 0 year,
! THE COURIER being BY odds
ifhe best paper In the empire Pan
illsh OF St. Landry 10 therefore ths
saAaaaAgGn
The Opelousas courier., 1902-02-01
Town Residences For Sale

In a desirable neighborhood in Ope-
lougas, with an entire square of land.
we'll shaded with live oaks, magnolias,
cedars, pecans, ETC., about 8 squares
from the Courthouse, 5 squares from
High School, 2 squares from Catholic
Church and convent. House is two
story, brick basement, 8 rooms, four
Hrt places, out buildings, etc., all un-
der good fence. Will be sold cheap for
cash, o part cash and balance on time
10 suit Apply % this ofaos. tt
The Opelousas courier., 1902-02-01
Historic Trees to Become Matches.

The trees now growing -on the farm
(near Franklin, N. H.) where Daniel
Webster was born are to be cut up
into friction matches, a manufacturing
company having paid $500 for the
standing timber upon it. The legisla-
ture of New Hampshire refused at it's
late Session to pay $4,000 for the entire
farm, though many patriotic citizens
Of the state petitioned to have 1t pre-
served as a perpetual memorial OF
Nav HampshirA'a great son.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-02-01

King Oscar Of Sweden is an ala
thor, a historian, an orator, an artist
and a dramatist, and he also writes
poetry and plays the accordion. Yet
ne is popular. The good people OF
Sweden have some peculiar traits.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-02-01

The value of the statement made
by the agricultural department That
the ravages of destructive insects cost
the United States $500, 0OO, 900 a year
is somewhat impaired because of the
fact that it can be neither corrobor-
ated nor refuted.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-02-01

1t is reported that somebody wants to
start a flying machine trust. Here is a
promoter that is going to have trouble
n floating his goods.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-02-01

One tenth Of ths r~aillionaires in the
United States are women, according
to the New York Herald's list.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-02-01

me Arabs we're the -.rst to INTRODUCES
perfumes into Spain. They not only
brought from the East the ready.made
articles. but many valuable receipts
far y1akinx tha perfume.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-02-01

A huge meteQrite has fallen in St.
Louis county, Mo. Evidently exhibits
for the worlds fair of 1903 are COM
ing from wide distances.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-02-01
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