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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-12-20
Wonderful Scales.

The grand balance or scale used in the
Bank of England is probably the most
wonderful piece of mechanism to be seen
anywhere. 1t stands about seven feet
high and weighs probably two tons. This
scale is so perfectly adjusted that il can
weigh a grain of dust or 400 pounds of
gold. a postage stamp placed on one OF
the two weighing portions will move th
index six inches. If the weight placed
upon the scale is beyond its capacity an
electric bell is set ringing. the machine
declining to execute q task of which it i.
jncapa BILE.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-12-20
Attendance AnalYzed.

First Pianist-Did you have much of
an audience at your recital yesterday
afternoon? Second Ditto Splendid!
There were two men, three women and
a boy Tho boy. afterwards learned,
was employed about the place, and the
two men came in for shelter, as ii was
raining at tho time. But the three wom-
en- were all right. They came to hear
me, know. for / gave them the passes
myself. -Boston Transcript.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-12-20
SEARCHING FOR suNKEN GOLD.
Americans Trying to Recover Treasun
Which Sank with Gen. Grant in 1861.

A ~@AAA Win GeEs SLdnt In 1904.
Nearly forty years have elapsed sine
the snip Gen. Grant became a tota
wreck at the Auckland islands, which
re 20 me south OF New Zealand. TIL,
uen- Grant was on q voyage from Ans
traIia to London heavily laden with WOO
ana gold in 1864. She got only as far a.
the Auckland islands, when she raj
ashore and got underneath an oyerhang
ing bluif. Before she had time TO settl,
down rising wave lifted her so high III
mat her masts struck the rocks allow
with such force as to drive one of tn,
masts clean through her bottom. Through
the hole thus made the water rushed Sc
rapidly that the ship soon filed and sank
All on board persisted, with the excep
lon or one woman and two children
they lived on the island for severa
months, together with the crew of an
other vessel which had been wrecked
and eventually the castaways wer,
picked up by passing steamer and con
veyed TO New Zealand
As the Gen. Grant had an enormous
amount of gold on board several at
tempts were made from time TO time tt
recover the treasure, but without sue
cess. Another attempt is about to b,
made 20 recover the gold. this time by
number of enterprising spirits on board
the American schooner Herman, which
sailed from Honolulu on September 81
for the Auckland islands. The Hennar
is provided with all the necessary ma.
chinery and appliances TO enable a thor
ough search TO be made for the gold.
The Auckland islands are very exposed
and bleak, and subject to dense fogs anc
violent storms. and the mission upoI
which the Herman is bent will therefore
occupy considerable time, as divins
: al npnf 9.,Fae II L.,
frequent intervals. But il the mission
turns out successfully those who are en-.
gagged in the enterprise will return tC
America very wealthy men.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-12-20

Harold-Bothah! / meant to nav some
calls, and, by Jovc, I've left my bally
cards at home, deah boy!
Percy-Neyer mind, old chap; I'll lend
you some of mine.
Harold But--ah--they'd have your
name on them, wouldn't they, deah boy !?
Percy-Bai Jove, yes, of course, they
would! What bwains you have got, Ha-
void -MOonshine.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-12-20
Gardening Superstitions

In Somerset we plant cabbages with
the waning moon, certain that So they
will grow and be lusty. If we put them
in, or set any flower or fruit tree when
her white ladyship was gibbous in the
alternating scale, our labor would be
win, for that which we planted would
horseradish needs. as this engaging plant
generally does, to be eradicated, the right
time to begin is in the moons eve of the
veil Another West Country tradition
forbids lilies of the valley to be set IN
n bed under pain of not distant death to
the operator.-London Garden.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-12-20

Trained cats are the latest fad OF
French society women. Fashion DEGREES
that the animal must be educated entire
ly by its owner, and several of the best
known women in Partisan society are
giving an hour day to training their
pets.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-12-20
COUCH.

Special couch bargains are being Of
fered for the Xmas trade by the we'll
known firm of +. w. SchenclI & Co. of
Milwaukee, whose ad. appears elsewhere
in this paper.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-12-20
Cone Of the Holy Mary.

The rarest shell in existence is one
called the Gone of the Holy MARY"
There is a specimen in The British
museum which a few years ago was
valued at 5000.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-12-20

MRS wINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP 70,
Children teething; sOftens the gums, reduces IN
famma ton, allays pain, cures wind cole. =;
cents q bottle
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-12-20

The boa and python have the larg-
est number of ribs OF any animals. the
number being 800 pairs.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-12-20
~! asli f'.. VI IL ThOmpsOn's Eye Water

The irrigated area of the United
States il 7.5tO,59S acres, of which Colo
RADIO contains 1,611 ,2T1 and California l.
446,110
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-12-20

Permission TO acquire land has JUS
been granted to the Jews in Russia.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-12-20

For the first time in Its history the
Canadian Pacific Railway Company has
sent an order for locomotives to Britain.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-12-20

stThe boa and python have the largest
number of ribs of any animal, the num-
Der being 800 pairs.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-12-20

The Sicily Islands produce yearly
700 tons of flowers for perfume making.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-12-20

Carpets can be colored, on the floor
with PUTNAM FADELESS DYES.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-12-20

A chrysaSthemum brooch is made of
rows of pink tinted fresh-watcr pearls
The pearls selected are particularly
adapted to form the petals of that flower,
and nesting in the center is a large
brilliant solitaire.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-12-20

An almost endless selection of bccom-
ing hair ornaments is offered in the shops
pretty ribbon arrangements, or flowers
and leaves, or for more dressy occasions
aigrettes and small feathers. Many of
the latter are covered with frostings OF
tiny rhinestones or pearls.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-12-20

and frailest Of cobweb things The
groundwork of fine thread or isle is
slashed recklessly to permit bands of
transparent French lace to be set in mos.
artfully. Surrounding this are embroid-
cred designs of flowers in plain colors or
else in all their natural tints.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-12-20

A very smart coat of squirrel has a
Understanding collar, yoke and revers OF
ermine. The peculiar gray of this mod
ish squirrel fur is thus relieved, being
particularly trying to most complications.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-12-20

An antique brass woodbox lined with
darkened oak is a masterpiece of its
kind Most wonderfully brought out on
the lid and sides are pastoral scenes with
groups of dainty Watteau-like figures.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-12-20

Quaint leather cushions are a famous
thing for a boys den. Two generous
squares of tan leather have eyelet holes
around all the sides, and are held to-
gether with lacings of the same leather.
Al sorts of queer scenes are stamped on
them and are then colored.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-12-20

A Swedish sewing table with open
wicker baskets hung in pannier style is n
little curiosity. The table is of delicate
green, with queer little designs hand
painted on it. Down both sides of the
table are numbers of useful little draw
ers for odds and ends. and the comical-
looking baskets are intended to hold the
work on hand.--New York Mail and Elk
press.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-12-20

Vividly colored gloves in bright yellow,
red and green look rather startling in
shop window. They are in all lengths,
from one button to the longest mousque-
taire. An awe-stricken woman inquiries,
Are they the very latest?' before she
quite decides TO step in and purchase.
Fortunately they are only for stage use,
and a listener relieved her mind by so
telling her
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-12-20

Many Of the latest belts are made Of
black silk elastic about two inches wide.
Fancy designs, all worked out in small
steel beads, are on some of the belts.
which close with deep pointed steel
buckles. Others have either the bright
or dull jet beads and are finished off with
fancy clasps to match.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-18
VISITOR FROM BRAZIL
United States Minister Spends
Sunday in Rock
Island.
TALKS ABOUT HIS COUNTRY
Finds Americans Have Wrong Inn
preston and Cor
reefs 1t.

j. +. de Assis-BraziL minister from
Brazil to the United States, accom-
panied by his wife, spent Sunday at
the Harper, the former having come
here 90 make further Investigations
into the products of the local agri-
cultural implement concerns which
are doing business in his country
While in the city the minister was
seen by an Argus reporter and chat
ted interestingly about his native
country. "Hou Americans" he said.
appear to labor under the impress
sion that Brazil is a small country
If you will take the trouble to CON
suit your Biographies you will find
that it has a greater area than the
United States and that its interests
are almost as varied as those of your
own country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-18
JOHN BYERS DIES
AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Pioneer OF Brooklyn, Iowa, PASSES
Away at Home of Daugh-
ter Here.

John Byers died at 1 o'clock this
morning at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. w. L. Stephens. 424 Eleventh
street, after a lingering illness with
paralysis. Deceased was 30 years of
age last June lie was a native of
ireland, but removed to America
with his parents when a mere child,
and the greater part of his life was
spent at Brooklyn, Iowa. Some years
ago he resided in this city, later re-
moving back to Brooklyn. For the
past seven years he had lived with
his daughter. The wife died IL years
ago and the daughter above named
is the only surviving member of the
immediate family. There are. how
ever. three brothers and two sisters
of deceased living: Mrs. Elizabeth
Kibbe and Frank, of Brooklyn; Mrs
Ella Smith. of Deep River. Iowa;
Thomas, of Montezuma, Iowa, and
Robert. of Mattoon, III. The remains
will be shipped tomorrow morning to
Brooklyn, where the funeral will be
held.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-18

taken his seat, his attention was di-
rected to something that Donnclly
appeared to be trying to hide out in
center. Every Decatur player was
on his feet in an instant, and two or
three of them, including Pfeffer, ran
to the umpire claiming a foul Con-
nelly motioned for the Rock Island
manager to throw the offending
sphere into the diamond. There was
an instant of breathless suspense as
the center fielder poised himself to
throw. The next moment there was
a roar that nearly took Pfeffer off
his feet. The supposed ball few into
a toad stool. Score of Saturdays
game:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-18
no Whom It NAV Concern.

Notice is hereby given that on Monday, July
n, A. ID 1902, at the hour of O'Clock p. m
at a special meeting of the stockholders of
the National Neck Yobe company, at the
1fice of said company In the city of Rock
island in the county of Rock 1 land, Illinois.
the following resolution WIS duly passed by
unanimous vote:
Resolved. That the capital stock of this
company be aud is increased from 81 coo TO
so 600. and further resolved that the scope of
the business of this company be enlarged t.
The end that 1t may own, possess and enjoy
re al estate necessary for he transaction OF
its business and may sell and dispose of the
same when not required for the uses of the
cor oorstlon, and hat IL may have all other
rights and pr vileges with ference 10 such
real estate as Is allowed Lac corporations b.
he statutes of the state of illinois
Rock Island, Illinois, July %, A. d 1902
SWAIN PEARSON, President.
w W. HARRIS. Necretary
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-18
sHUr-oUr sCoBED SATURDAY.
Mushroom Trick Is Turned on Manager
Pfener.

Mushroom Trick Is Turned on Manager
Pfener.
Fred Pfeffer's bunch came
across the river Saturday flush
ed with three straight vic
tories in Davenport but they met
with jolt that sobered and sadden-
phase of the game at any stage, and
when it was over they had earned a
row of big round marks, while the
locals had five real ones. But - men
faced Milton in the nine innings and
only four scattering singles were
made off his delivery. On the other
hand. Daniels was touched up for ten
safeties, Graham leading with two
doubles and triple. Milton him
self smashed out three hits. The To-
Gals fielded well and but for Smiths
pair of easy muffs in right would
have had perfect record. Wright
made phenomenal stop of McNich-
OILS throw made in an effort to exc
cute a double. Connolly, who has
taken Burrilrs place, umpired his
first game in the Three-I.
During the game Manager Donnel-
ly and Left Fielder Wilkinson pull
ed off double coup on Manager
Pfeffer that tickled the spectators
immensely. Pfeffer mad clean hit
past short in the fourth inning and
took second while Wilkinson was
hunting for the ball. When he
reached second the fielder stopped
him by reaching down and pretend
ing to pick up the sphere. Donnelly
had by this time come on the scene
and he held the runner another in
slant with second bluff. The De-
catur manager at this juncture made
up his mind that he would not be
fooled with any longer and he sail
ed away for third. Then Wilkinson
did in reality pick up the ball, and
throwing it to third got his man.
Pfeffer walked to the bench look
ing beaten. About the time he had
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-18
Rheumatism Cured in ~ Hours.

L. j. Blachmore, of Haller d Black
more, Pittsburg, Pa, says: "a short
time since | procured n bottle of
Mystic Cure. 1t got me out of the
house in "a hours. | took to my bed
with rheumatism nine months ago
and the Mystic Cure is the only meu-
icine that did me any good. 1 had
nve of the best physicians in the city,
but l received very little relief from
them. | know the Mystic Cure to be
What it is represented and take pleas
IRE in recommending it to other poor
sufferers" Sold by Otto GrOtjan
sol Second avenue, Rock Island;
lust Scnlegel & Son, 20 w. Second
street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-18
APPLE RETURNS:
YEAR IN WEST
Had Been Travelling for a Manu-,
featuring Concern, He
Says.

Former Supervisor o. E. Apple.
vino disappeared from the city last
fail without vouchsafing any explain
alton of his departure or informing
his relatives where he was going, has
returned to the city.
He comes back in good health and
intends to make his home in this city
in future. While away he Travelled
for large broom manufacturing
concern, his territory being from
Des Moines west to Denver and
Cheyenne. He also took a trip south
into Texas during his absence.
While away he was kept in touch
with local affairs through friends,
and his return was brought about by
business deal that demanded his
attention. He states that he will be
content to resume his place i'm the
grocery store in which he is part
owner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-18
MILE TRACK MEET CLOSES:
RAIN INTERFEReS AGAIN

The tri-city trot, to have been run
yesterday, was called off on account
of u heavy track. This was to have
been the event of the meeting, aside
from the local horses the best talent
among the stables represented hav-
ing entered in the two open races.
Whether the tri-city trot will ne run
at a later date has not been decided
yet.
The August trotting meeting of the
Tri-City Mile Track association clos
ed Saturday at Davenport with four
fine races. The feature was the >: 10
pace, in which Gates Aiar went the
means fast. Game Cock had his own
way in the 2:0S pace, and EneXite's
steady trotting won the 2:30 trot.
Frugality won her second race of the
week. coming here in the 2:IO class
and leaving with mark of 2:ISH.
The summary:
2:0S class, pacing; purse $500:
Game Cock, b. $, by Game
Lion (McGovern) ...........1
Nervolo. b. $, by Colbert
DEAN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. =
Personette, blk. M, by Oneida
(Tremanc) ..................3 ,
Salem, b. g, by Pretender
(Fisher) .-......-... Il .
Lockhart. George Castle and Frank
Barrett also started.
Time-2:O9H, 2:OsH, 2:09H.
2:25 class, trotting; purse $500:
Frugality, b. M, by Prod
igal (Ames) ........2 1
Crystal L., br. g., by
Bishop Stockford ely
on) 3 3 =
Red Roy, b. H., by Red
Heart (Nrcdenburgh) > 1 = , !
Sen Sen, e. e, by Senator
y. (AleNander) .......5 ;
Time: 2:1SH, 2:19H, 2:1s1a,
.2:19H.
Claymont, King Jackie, Bachelor
Maid and Lady Downing also started.
2:3O class, trotting; purse $500:
Enxenite, g. IN, by Expedition
(Luster) L ]
Gentle Lady, blk. m, by High
wood (Amcs) ...............6 , =
Billy b., b. g., by Want (AleN-
ander) .....-.............. .
lime, b. m, by Highwood
(Chandler) ..................3
Time: 1sH, 2:171A, 2:I7A.
Billy Smidt. Electric w. and High
Trust also started.
2:19 class, pacing; purse $500:
Gates Ajar, b. m, by Johnny
II. (Hohen) .................l
Carl Wilkes, b. G., by Redhill
oval Alstine) ...............2 =
Capo, b. $, by Game Onward
(Sam Johnson) .............3 3
Hard Case, br. e., by j. !. Case
(Camathan) ...............4 B 5
Time: 09%, 2:12A, 2:l3h.
Emma Lou, Arda Hawkins, Irene.
Denny Eaton and Isabel also started.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-18

Funeral services over the re-
mains of Mrs. Sarah J. Wads-
worth were held Saturday af-
ternoon at the residence of the
daughter of deceased, ON Nineteenth
street. Rev. w. s. Marquis. pastor of
the Broadway Presbyterian church,
assisted by Rev. ID. l.. McNary, pas
tor of the United Presbyterian
church. conducted the burial rites.
Funeral hymns were rendered by a
quartet composed of Mrs. Marquis,
Mrs. Paul Hamilton, DR.. \. If. Nc
Candless and John Stewart. Inter
ment took place at Riverside Gene
terry, in Moline. The pallbearers
were DR.. j. W. Stewart, L. b. Me
Kown, G. NJ. Loosely, j. c. Thomp-
son, DR.. McCandless and VIII Stew
art.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-18
weather to Suit All.

''Of course we have places where
the heat is extreme the year around,
but we also have large areas of an
elevation great enough to give a de
cool climate. In fact, in
Brazil you will find all the variations
from tropical to the cooler temper
ate climates"
Both the minister and his wife use
perfect English and are exceedingly
pleasant to converse with. They de-
parted last night to visit some of the
eastern summer resorts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-18
E. g. FRAZER
Telephone 1888.
NotIce of FInaI settIement.

Estate OF Rachel Tanner. deceased.
Public notice is herebv given that the under
signed, administrators, has this day filed bis
dnal report and settlement such in
the county court of Rock Island county, and
that an order has been entered by said
court approving the said report unless
objections thereto or cause to the contrary
be shown on or before the Sth day of
september A. D., 1902, and upon the final APP
prevail of said report the said administrator
viii ask for an order of distribution and will
also ask to be discharged All persons inter-
ested are notified to attend
Rock Island, ILL.,, August ls, 1902
w. r. FREEK,
Administrator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-18
warming. Warming.

Beware of substitutes offered by
INSCRIPTIONS dealers in place of Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar. Foley's Kidney
Cure and Banner Salve. DDishonest
dealers for little extra profit will
try to PLAN off worthless prepara-
tions in place of these valuable med
icines that have stood the test of
years, and thus jeopardize the lives
of their victims. For sale by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-18
&c" With a Tail.

The &C" with a tail is the trade
mark of Cascarets Candy Cathartic.
Look for iton the light blue enameled
metal boxl Each tablet stamped
c. c. c. Never sold in bulk. All
druggists, Ioc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-18
Results Sunday
Games Tomorrow

Rock Island and Decatur are play
ing. two games at the Twelfth street
park this afternoon, the double
header that was to have been pulled
off yesterday being prevented by the
rain.
Early yesterday it was apparent
that a double-headcr was out of the
question, and so the announcement
was made that one game would be
played beginning at $3.50.
About 500 people whom the weather
could not bluff and who had not
heard of the new arrangement were
on the grounds shortly after >, and
when it became evident that another
shower was brewing the teams began
playing IN the hope of getting five
innings out before the next INSTALL
ment of wetness arrived.
The grounds were very slippery and
the players skated about for three
and one-half innings, when rain be-
gan in earnest ami time was called
without either side having scored.
Bloomington L. Rockford 4.
Rockford, Aug. 1S.-Beedlcs, who
was released by Bloomington early in
the SEASON, pllcHeu dSdlHSJ HIS Olu
team mates yesterday and won his
game by the score of to 1. He gave
but four hits. The locals punched
hits on McGreevy in the third in
ming. Stark made a home run in the
seventh inning. As a preliminary to
the regular game an exhibition of
seven innings was played with Du-
buque to please Il large excursion
crowd from the Iowa city. Pitney,
an amateur, was in the box for Rock
ford. The visitors lost by the score
of to 1. The Rockford Bloomington
score was:
Rockford .....OO3 OOO1O#-4
Bloomington ......0O0O 0O00-1
Hits-Rockford, .; Bloomington, 4.
Errors-Bockford, 3; Bloomington,
0.
Batteries-BeedIes and Thiery; Nc
Greevy and Walker.
Other Games Postponed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-18

Summary: Bases on balls-Milton-
3; Daniels, 1. Two-base hits-Gra-
ham, ,. Three-base hit-Graham.
Hit by pitched ball-Graham. Struck
out-MiltOn, 3; Daniels, /. Wild
pitch-Daniels. Time-1:25. Umpire
Connolly.