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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-30
WEATHER WE HAVE HAD
IN JANUARYs GONE BY

Data concerning weather for Janu-
airy for period of 81 years has been
compiled from the records of the To-
cal bureau. The mean or normal tenn
perature has been 21, the warmest
month that of 1850 with an average
of 81, and the coolest that of 1875
with an average of 8. The highest
temperature was c. on the LIST, 1897,
and the lowest % below on the 5th,
1884. The average precipitation Grain
and melted SNOWY for the month was
1.66 inches. The greatest monthly
precipitation was 4.35 inches in 1874,
while the least for the month was
O.13 inches in 1872. The greatest
amount of precipitation recorded in
any "a consecutive hours was 1855
inches on the LIST, 1876. The greatest
amount of snowfall recorded in any
pa consecutive hours (record extend
ing to winter of 1884 only was IL
inches on the 25th, 1898. The average
number of clear days was 10, of part
ly cloudy 10, and of cloudy II. The
prevailing winds have been from the
northwest. The highest velocity of
the wind was 60 miles from the south
west on the LIST, 1876.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-30

spared to make Lost in the
Desert" this season ever better than
before, and though it has retained
all the usual features that have here
tofore been such . source of gratifi-
cation to those who have witnessed it,
it has been rewritten and thoroughly
overhauled. A cast of players care
fully selected to interpret its many
roles include Helen Aubrey. the
young California actress, whose star
ring tour during the past three sea,
sons brought her much fame; JEFF
ferson Osborne, Townsend Irwin,
Frank Basem, H. c. Zahner, II. H.
Horton, Samuel Brown, Joseph Wee
ger, Gertrude Fort and Airline Fay.
The troup of Arabian acrobats still
appear, and are one of the many fea-
lures, as is the horse race scene by
two thoroughbred Arabian horses.
THE Show Girl" by Il. A. Barnet,
with music by +. w. Corliss and III. L..
Hearth, and produced under the di-
rection of Z. f. Rice, will be perform
ed for the first time at the Illinois,
Friday. This piece had long run
York City. playing to IS. r. o." The
Show Grip will be given in every de-
tail exactly as in New York. with the
original scenery, costumes and effects.
The company will number so, includ-
ing Il powerful chorus. The several
gowns worn by Mary Sherwood, the
prima donna of The Show Girl" are
said to be marvels. One built by Maui
varis, of Paris, is a poppy gown. 1t
has a fun train of rare Duchesse lace
over ivory satin and is almost covered
with Meroid velvet peoples, eight in
ches in diameter. To each poppy is
attached stem of from IS to 16 inch
es of pure gold thread, woven on the
gown and extending to the top of the
bodice.
Rose Stahl, in Janice Meredith, :"
will be the attraction at the Illinois
Monday3 Of all the book plays, "Ja-
nice Meredith" with the exception
perhaps of ben Hur.' has been the
most successful. This charming story
of colonial times drew crowded
houses wherever it was presented
last season, and in New York City
played at Wallack's theatre for over
three months. This year the princi-
pal roles are being played by William
Bonelli and Rose Stahl. Miss Stahl's
Interpretation of the coquettish. lively
heroine of Paul Leicester Ford's
novel is said to have lifted
her higher than ever in the
esteem of her multitude of admirers
had the pleasure of witnessing her
work need not be told that this SUI
pcrb artist gives the colonial girl most
artistic treatment. and ii is said that
her portraiture will live to be regard
ed as one of the most delightful the
recent stage has afforded. The play
will be presented with splendid
scenic effects and company es-
pecially selected for this production.
In offering William Bonelli and Rose
Stahl in Janice Meredith" the man
agement expresses confidence that
patrons will find the engage
ment an ideal one, and her produc-
ton one of the most sumptuous of the
seasons offerings. The supporting
company includes a number of most
capable people.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-30
ADVERTISED Letter List No. so.

List of letters uncalled for at the
Rock Island postoffice for week end
ing Dec %, 1902: Nelse Anderson,
George Abat, Lena Blakely, William
Barrett, Miss Daria Beam, Than De
Wolf, Mrs. j. Danielson, James Ed
wards, Mrs. Sam Edwards, Mrs. Gar
ba Quincy, ]. Hendler, DR.. George
Hartle, Elizabeth Jeffries, Annie jack
son, Mrs. Laura Jones, w. w. Lyman,
Mrs. Thomas Mitchell, II. Maloney,
Miss Belle Mcconnell, Will Mitchell,
Mrs. Mathilda Olson, George Platt,
George o. Price, Miss. Anna Seranson,
Mrs. Ida Ristan, Charles Rain, Miss
Mildred Tate, George Uhlmann, Louis
W eisler, +. r. Walters. Foreign:G G.
Siedener.
When calling for advertised letters
please give the number of the list.
THOMAS II. THOMAS, L. NJ.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-30
TALES OF THEATRE

No better attraction of it's kind will
be seen at the Illinois theatre this sea-
son than ''The Burglar and the Waif"
which will be seen here for the first
time Wednesday, written by Charles
T. Darcy, author of in Old Ken
lucky and 1.-The Suburban." which
have both made big hits. "The Burg
lar and the Waif'' bids fair to exceed
them in popularity. The company is
fine one, headed by Miss Inez For
man, who has made decided hit
everywhere as the "Waif."
The company presenting Lost
in the Desert" which comes to the
Illinois New Years day, matinee and
night, is large one, numbering 26
persons, and there is also an unusu-
ally heavy scenic display. Lost in
the Desert is brim full of exciting
scenes and stirring action, and the
interest never flags for moment.
The story tells of love and adventure
and the scenes are laid on a ship, on
the desert, and in an Arabian prison.
second act arouses perfect howl of
approval. Il lie nero ldSHeu W I'VE
horse is overtaken and saved
by a mounted Arab, who catches his
horse by the bits and stops him in
his mad race. The effect is perfect
and the applause testifies to the APP
prevail of the audience. A feature
worthy of special mention is fine
acrobatic work of a dozen dusky
Arabs in the last act. 1t has been
thoroughly tested and satisfying and
proven that Lost in the Desert" rep
resents a type of stage presenta-
ton that is at all times popular and
satisfying to the theatregoers. Its
many realistic sensational features,
its truthfully woven story and its
genuine excellence of production,
have placed it firmly in the hearts of
theatregoers who recognize it as be-
ing the most popular and entertain
ing. No amount of attention has been
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-30
sALvATIoNIsTs GRATEFUL
FOR CHRISTMAS DONATIONS

Ensign job. in charge of the local
corps of the Salvation Army, is CRATE
full to all those who contributed to-
ward making the Christmas dinner
for the poor of the city a success,
there having been a general and gen
erous response to the call for arti-
Job also wishes to say to those who
replied favorably TO requests who
were not called upon that failure to
do so was due to scarcity of help in
the collection of the contributions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-30
A Million Voices

Could hardly express the thanks of
Homer Hall, of West Point, Iowa.
Listen why: A severe cold had settled
on his lungs, causing a most obstin-
ate cough. Several physicians said he
had consumption, but could not help
him. When all thought he was DOOM
ed he began to use DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, and
writes: SIT completely cured me and
saved my life. 1 now weigh 227
pounds" It's positively guaranteed
for coughs, colds and lung troubles.
Price, so cents and 81. Trial bottles
free at Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug
store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-30
DEFENSE IS ATTACKED
College Professors Called in Dun
lap Case to Show Stry chime
Will Not Cure Corns.
DEFENDANT Is STILL INDIsPosED
Fear Accused Girl Will Not Be Able
to Stand Strain Through
Trial.

Aledo, Dec. 3O.-State's Attorney
Graham attacked the defense yester-
day in the trial of iona Dunlap for
murder. The entire day was devoted
to the hearing of rebuttal testimony.
One class of witnesses contradicted
the testimony of Miss Margaret Mil
Ter, and the other attacked the sin
cerity of Miss Dunlap's claim that
she used strychnine for corns. Two
professors from Rush Medical college
of Chicago attested their lack of
faith in strychnine as a corn cure be-
cause they had tried it on their own
corns. DR.. NJ. G. Reynolds, who was
called to attend Miss Allie Dool. was
another witness to testify against the
merits of strychnine as corn medi-
cine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-30
Saved at Graves Brink.

81 know 1 would long ago have been
in my grave" writes Mrs. s. II. New
som, of Decatur, Ala, IF it had not
been for Electric Bitters. For three
years 1 suffered untold agony from
the worst forms of Indigestion, wa
terbrash, stomach and bowel dyspep-
STA. But this excellent medicine did
me a world of good. Since using it
can eat heartily and have gained 81
pounds" For Indigestion, loss of ap
petite. stomach. liver and kidney trou
bles Electric Bitters are positive
guaranteed cure. Only so cents al
Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-30
Kndol DyspepsIa Cure

Digests all classes of food, tones and
strengthens the stomach and diges-
tive organs, cures dyspepsia and indi-
gestion, stomach troubles, and makes
rich, red blood, health and strength.
Kodol rebuilds worn out tissues, pur-
ifies, strengthens and sweetens the
stomach. Gov. G.. w. Atkinson, of
West Virginia, says: II have used a
number of bottles of Kodol and have
found it to be a very effective and,
indeed, powerful remedy for stom-
ach ailments. / recommend it to my
friends"
Harper House pharmacy; A. J..
Riess drug store, corner Seventh ave.
nue. and Twenty-seventh street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-30
Miss Miller is Contradicted.

Three witnesses were called by the
state to refutc Miss Nliller's testimony
to the effect that Miss Dunlap did
not hand Miss Dool any chocolate
creams, but that Miss DoOl took the
candy out of the sack with her own
hand when the sack was offered to
her.
Each of these witnesses swore that
on Aug. II, one week after the death
of Miss Dool and before Miss Dunlap
had been arrested on the charge of
murder, Miss Miller told them that
she saw Miss Dunlap hand Miss Dool
three or four pieces of chocolate
candy that were crushed together,
while they were in Felix's dry goods
store. The words were taken down
in shorthand, but she repudiated
them when asked to testify before the
grand jury which indicted Miss Dun
lap.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-30
One Witness Aids Defense.

On cross examination Edwin Dice,
the stenogra pher, proved of value to
the defense by declaring that he be-
lieved that Miss Miller was excited at
the time the interview began. j. +.
Henderson, who drove the surrey for
Miss Dunlap and Miss Miller on Aug.
IS. when they went to the inquest, was
another witness in rebuttal against
Miss Miller. Mr.. Henderson said he
addressed the following remark to
Miss Miller:
How fortunate it is that neither
of you girls gave Allie Dool the cam
dY."
III didn't see Miss Dool take amy
candy out of the sack is the reply
which Miss Miller is alleged to have
made to this remark, but she later
denied having any such conversation.
Attorney Searle entered protest
with Judge Ramsay against the flip
pant disposition of number of young
women and girls who have been con-
stant attendants upon the trial.
Judge Ramsay will appoint some eX-
ira bailiffs tomorrow to keep them in
order.
Miss Dunlap has partially recovered
from the attack of pleurisy which
made it necessary to adjourn court
Saturday. She appeared in court yes
terday morning looking more of an
invalid than she has at any time since
the trial began. 1t is feared by her
friends and relatives that Miss Dun
lap will not stand the strain until the
trial is finished.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-30
SIS to 500.

The price of Kansas lands have
doubled in the past five years. They
viii double again in the same number
of years. Write us if you want a
good farm at cheap prices.
GARDNER & .STICHER,
Neosho Falls, Kansas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-30
FALL IN ROCK RIVER
Government Expert Discovers
Cause After an lnves-
tigation.
DUE IN PART TO LACK OF TREES
Tilling of Land in the Valley and
Steady Decrease of
Rain.

The United States forestry division
of the department of agriculture has
made report showing that the con-
tinued decrease of flow in the Rock
river is due to the steady diminution
of rainfall, the thing of farm lands.
the pasturing of woodlands and the
denuded forests
1t is recommended that forests be
treated according to approved meth
DDS. The report advises against the
purchase of wood lands by state APP
preparation unless they may be ac-
quired by tax title.
The report is in the shape of an
advance summary sent to Fred Law
ton, of Dixon. 1t was Mr.. Lawton
who, through Congressman Il. III. Hit.
induced the department of agricul-
ture to send an expert from the for
estry division to investigate the cause
of decrease of ow in the river and
the deforestation of the historic val
ley.
In accordance with this request G..
Fred Schwartz, of Washington, spent
the month of May, 1900, in the Rock
valley. Since then the people of the
entire region have expressed consider
able interest in the matter and the
pressure was sufficient to induce an
advance copy of one of the most in
teresting papers that has ever been
sent into this prosperous country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-30
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. Dishonest
dealers for little extra profit will
try to palm off worthless prepara-
tions in place of these valuable medi-
cines 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, 1902-12-30
An Exhaustive Study.

Mr.. Schwartz delves deeply into his
subject, touching on the geology of
Wisconsin and of the drainage basin
of the Rock river, and of the soil
covering the vegetation of the drain
age basin, the causes that have in
fiuenced the flow of the Rock river
PRECIPITATION outside and inside a
forest at different seasons of the
whole year.
The expert makes the subject of
rainfall the most important feature of
his paper. He shows from weather
bureau reports that in a period of 1G
years into four periods of four years
each, the precipitation during the first
three periods decreased from an an
nual fall of 1898 inches to 113 inches
showing a falling off of 1872 in L.
years.
This is he says the most obvious eN-
PLANTATION of the diminished amount
Of water annually carried by the Rock
river. 'h 90
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-30
If you feel i'll and need a pill
Why not purchase the best?
DeWitt's Early Risers
Are little surprisers;

Are little surprisers;
Take one-they do the rest.
w. Ii. Howell, Houston, Texas,
writes: 81 have used Little Early
Riser Pills in my family for constipa-
ton, sick headache, etc. To their use
1 am indebted for the health of. my
family
Harper House pharmacy; A. j.
Riess drug store, corner Seventh ave-
nue. and Twenty-seventh street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-30

81 had running, itching sore on
my leg. Suffered fortunes. Doan's
Ointment took away the burning and
itching instantly, and quickly effect
ed permanent cure. C. w. Denhart,
Bowling Green, ohio.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-01-14

bottle.
In his April 1901 deaf in eorn
Ne u supposed 10 have Iosf 200
vsi, and was completely cleaned
out. What he has made or lost III
rs fight % the last few days in
the rye and wheat pit Is still a mat
yer or speculation. Those no pre-
tend 70 know his situation assert
thAt Y he had defeated the bear
movement now operating AGAINST
MN ne would have won half a mil
lion dollars.
Backed BY Farmers
His phenomenal rise as n sp4eu.
lator appears 70 be due 10 his viii
lnguess % break traditions of the
board. his utter lack ~ speculative
Tear, and the almost unlimited can
Hal which he seems 20 have at hlH
command, and which IL said 10
come from a syndicate 81 middle
Iowa and central Illinois farners.
who believe In legitimate trading
that II, actual buying. selling and
handling % grain.
bSs Years Oh
Phillips IL Is years old. was bor,
In Morris, H.. and became an eIsva-
tor boy In his fathers storehouas
In Morris while he was yet IN
school He went 10 Chicago az coon
% ne was free from school. and
worked at anything his hands found
10 do.
Later he was n buyer for the
house or Geo. A. Seaverns and Co. in
the corn market and finally be-
came a commission merchant on his
own account.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-01-14

FOR BATTLE
Alumni Association Of U. Of W. viii
Strive 10 Appoint New Regent

The Alumni Association OF the
state university II preparing 20 take
an active part In the political
changes made IN the governing board
Of the university because 81 the sue
ceHslon of Hon. Henry Mcbride 10
the gubernatUrial chair. Letters are
being sent out among the members
urging renewed interest in the af-
fairs OF the college.
Within n few weeks the term Of
one Of she regents. a Seattle man.
expires. An he IL a Democrat II IN
likely thst be viii not be appointed
by the governor 90 succeed himself
II Ia 70 name his successor that the
Alumni Association viii strive.
A prominent alumnus said this
morning. The question nj issue
lncreases IN Significance when Il IN
realized that canvass Of the
alumni reveals the fact that many
II them are opposed 10 the present
state Of affairs az the state uni
verslty.
A Meeting TO ne Called
Letters viii be sent out In n few
days 20 the members calling for n
meeting. AZ this convention care
ful canvass Of the available candi-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-01-14
LopofSo Housra
ntsINI.ss CMNNdEs

ESTABLISHED business on First
avenue. paying 500 per week.
owner has important matters East
requiring his Immediate attention.
German American Investment Co.,
hl3 Third avenue.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-01-14
WORK To
Be DONE
improvements Ordered and
Contemplated by Council

The city council last night ordered
the following street improvements,
Bridge roadway ON Seattle buulc-
ward from Fourth avenue south Ga
Occidental avenue and Oriental nv-
enue from seattle boulevard TO Wei
Ter street, 81 500, grading Twenty
sixth avvnue north from Fast Madi-
son to Ease Roy street. N.t50, grad
ink and sldew aiklng Ewing street
from Evanston avenue 60 Woodland
Park avenue. s. to0.
The council declared It's intention
to Improve the following streets
summit avenue from Fast Thomas
20 belmont avenue. grading and
curhinEi Pike street between First
avenue and 200 feet west OF First
avenue. eurhing and pianklng Third
avenue south between feNier way
and Washington street. pianklng and
curblnE.
The local liquor dealers asked that
the ordinance relating to music IN
saloons BE- amended 50 that the
license Tor each musician should not
exceed $40 month. The petition
went Ca the police. license and rev.
enue committee.
The nlatH 81 divisions No. and
No, 8. ~ Capitol ian addition, were
referred "a the street committee
Eddie Vine was allowed 500 and
Anna = Pearson $3.50 for personal
injuries.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-01-14

dates win be made. IL is probable
that q member % the association
Will be nominated. III there il no one
suitable. however. sorns prominent
man ~ this city viii be selected
The sill - the majority wiil b.
carefully regarded by the members
and nothing will be left uudonr by
them which would heip to place
their candidate IN the regent body.
There are many alumni now IN
this city who have vowed % see
change iu the affairs az the unit
veralty. and no question ~ expense
or trouble Will deter them. com
mittes wiii be sect 90 Olympia to
make q personal appeal Co the new
governor. The association viii take
u greater interest and WELD n larger
influence IN politics this year than e
ever has before"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-01-14

CHICAGO. Jan. ff.--Geo. III. Phil
lips. world famous as Corn King
Phillips. posted notice on the board
az trade this morning ordering all
his open trades closed. He was fore
81 10 take this step on account %
his inability to meet demands for
margins ard the failure OF prolnlsed
outside assistance.
The raid on Phillips began yester-
day. he was In heavily on wheat
and rye. and It was on the latter
cereal that the principal fight
against him was made. on the
strength Of his announcement. rye
fell rapidly from So "a TO 50.
ADVISED TO Qnit
Phillips attorney advised him 10
get out ~ the grain business, be-
cause ~ the repeated raids that
would be made on him by two big
local houses who were squeezed by
Phillips in his corn deals.
These houses. u r. claimed, have
bounded him mercilessIy. overlook
ing no opportunity % ruin his deals.
Since his last failure Phillips made
$4,000. but every penny 81 this he
paid 10 his customers. leaving him
once more fiat broke"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-01-14
Pronounced a Fraud

A concern witch has hesn col.
lewFinE rentals for n mail receiving
box which Il never delivered. has
recently been seriously complained
against 20 the department Yes
terday Postmaster stewart received
the following warning FROM Assist
ant superintendent Erwin Of the
free delivery system Agents - a
concern styling Itself the United
States Lstter.Hox supply Co. have
been operating AZ different points
throughout the country. collecting
rentals Tor a mail receiving box.
which they never delivered. The
department has not approved of this
company. and prouounces Il a
fraud"
This was the first intimhtion CIV
en- 10 the local office Of the name
81 the fake concern.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-01-14
SEWELL'S
SUCCESSOR

TRENTON, y. J.. Jan. 1.-THE
New Jersey state legislature con.
vened az uoon today. Interest In tho
openings days ~ the session centern
entirely IN the election 81 a Iuigrd
states senator. TO succeed the late
Senator Sewcii.
Three prominent candidates are
ex-Unitsd States Attorney General
John ". GrtEgn. Of PaHsaic county:
John +. Dryden. president 81 the
Prudential Insurance Company Of
America. ana citizen of Essex
county ard Edward G. Stokes,
chNmeeFy clerk from Cumberland
county The contest u one % the
most spirited IN the political history
Of the state.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-01-14

WASHINGTON, n. c.. Jan. IL
Richard Cole. colored man aged 20
years. who was IN the employ ~
Mrs. Ada Dennis as porter IVES
yesterday arrested by detectives.
charged With being her assailant.
Mrs. penr-ss - distressed because the
arrest was made. az she says she had
fun confidence IN him ard there was
no reason why he should attack her
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-01-14
AUCTION

The Seattle Auction and Sale
Stables hold regular auction sales
every Friday al ! p. m, 1910 Western
avenue. Horses harness and vehicles
OF every description on sale. At
tend these Ralcs, whore you can get
what you want at your own price.
Each week we receive a fresh lot of
stock All stock guaranteed by the
auctioneer and not found az repre-
scented. can be- returned In - hours
and the money VIII be oheerfully re-
funded. Al kinds Of stock. harness
and vehicles sold on commission. II
you need any auctiOneering done.
give us a call, M. j. Walker. auc-
tionaer. Telephone, Bun 1851.