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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
A TALE OF TWO CITES.
The PeriIs of Living Near the Mex
lean boundary Line.

"Some peculiar conditions prevail at
the twin cities of Nogales, Mexico,
and Nogales, Ariz.," said the Detroiter,
who recently returned from q visit to
Mexico. "The international boundary
line is formed by a street that divides
the two towns, and the boundary
stakes are set out with a very nice
regard for technicalities. There is a
saloon there which has more than a
local reputation, and the proprietor is
certainly an enterprising Individual
His saloon is located on the street di-
viding the two counties and at a point
where the dividing line is not clearly
defined. The patron of this saloon
buys his drink in America, and, STEP
ping across the hall, he buys his cigar
in Mexico. In this way the proprietor
avoids the duty on imported cigars
and can provide his customers with
the best make at lower prices than
most of his competitors.
'They tell an amusing story about an
American who imbibed too much fight
ing whisky ut this saloon. When he
arrived at certain stage, he allowed
his prejudices to get the better of him.
and, standing near the boundary line
of his own country. he heaped anathe-
mas and hurled defiances ut the people
across the border. A couple of Next
can officers stood across tile street al
most within reach of the pugnacious
American. hoping that he would stroll
across into Mexico. He did get over
there after awhile. although the trip
was wholly unprecedented. During
a harangue against Mexican institu-
lions in general and the police in par
ticular he happened to lurch too far
over to starboard and fell into Mexico.
The alert cops promptly grabbed him,
and, though he didn't get a chance to
take i'm the sights. he paid quite an ex-
tended visit to the country he had so
eloquently maligned. Detroit Free
Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

selves to those branches of agriculture.
Certainly the fruit farms in South Af-
RIGA show the Beers splendid talents
in that direction.
As to their methods, they are proba-
blv not much dissimilar to those en-
ployed in this country, and the Beers
will not have much to learn from the
American agriculturist. They work no
harder than the average American
farmer, rising at 6 in the morning and
quitting at or 4 in the evening.
The selection of Missouri as their
new home is due to the fact that Mis-
souri was the first state TO extend an
Invitation. Their we'll known industry
and thrift would make them welcome
additions to any state and community.
While determined TO form colony
that will be as exclusive as possible. as
they naturally desire to mingle among
themselves, they will doubtless in time
conform to American ideas. Under the
Guidance of two such men as DR.. de
Thompson and Mr.. sReitz their future
seems bright in the land of their adop-
ton.
DIR. de Thompson is one of the most
influential of the Boer leNlers. He
speaks English with fiuency and has
acquired a keen insight into the habits
and customs of the American people.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
REV. OTTO DE THoMpsEN.

Oklahoma, but DR.. de Thompson be-
lieves that they will be much better off
if they shall be established in a reg
ular colony and have n church of their
own to attend. AS the Beers are very
devout and religious, one of their first
acts will be to establish a church.
Another Boer now here in the inter
est of his countrymen is L. w. Reitz,
the former state secretary of the South
African Republic. He is tall, strong
ly built man of fifty-eight, n man in
whom the years show only in the ashen
beard and the thin, close cropped hair.
He has an erect military figure, broad
and deep in chest, and in q word, is q
sturdy type of man. He is an unrecOn-
structed Boer, the born fighter, who as
he signed the treaty of peace at We
reenigung turned to Lord Kitchener
and said, "You understand. do you not,
that sign this paper in my representa-
tive, not my personal. capacityF
When arrangements are completed,
GOO families will emigrate to this coun-
try, DR.. de Thompson says, and as farm
ing is their chief industry the colony
will probably have 300 or 400 farms.
THEY believe that fruit and stock rails
ing farms are the best paying enter
prises and will doubtless devote them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
A StFafagfSf.

He was too old to jump on moving
car with safety and was handicapped
by heavy bag Of tools slung over his
shoulder. Half dozen motormen had
disregarded his signals to stop and had
run their cars past the crossing at even
greater speed than that with which
they approached.
The old laborer didn't grumble or
swear. He waited on one rail for the
next car. AS it drew near he signaled
the motorman to stop. The power was
increased to run by, as before, and the
old man turned as if to get out of the
way. The heavy tools slipped from
his grasp and fell on the rail. The mo-
torman frantically shut off the power
and set his brake hard. The wheel
was within yard of the obstruction
when the car stopped. The old man
picked up his bundle and smiled broad
ly as he climbed on the front platform.
"Think you're smart. don't you?" said
the motorman.
Much obliged" said the old man,
still grinning. You're the only accom-
modating motorman I've seen today
New York Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
The Wonderful rond bone.

All early writers attribute wonderful
qualities to toads and frogs and the
various parts of their bodies. Pliny
believed, for instance, that if toad
was brought into the midst of a mob
or other large and unruly concourse of
people "silence would instantly pre-
vail A small bone found in the
right side of toads ''of the proper age"
was also believed to have powers over
the various elements. by throwing
this bone into vessel of boiling
water" says Pliny. lit will immediate
ly cool it, the water refusing to boil
again until the bone has been removed.
TO find this bone, expose the dead toad
on an ant hill. When the facts have
eaten her all away except the bones,
take each bone separately and drop it
into boiling water. Thus may the
wondrous toad bone be discovered"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
LONG RANGE BAPTISM.
Christening In Scotland Was Con-
Quoted Under Difficulties.

Christening In Scotland Was Con-
Quoted Under Difficulties.
In wide and sparsely populated high
ianG districts of Scotland it not infre-
quently happens that n parent is oblig-
ed to walk distance of five or six
miles with an infant for baptism.
1t is related of minister OF the
north that he agreed to accommodate
a parishioner thus situated by meet
Ing him at n stream midway between
the parents house and the manse and
there baptizing the child at the run
ming water.
1t SO happened that by the time the
parties came to opposite sides OF the
bourn heavy rains had swollen it into
n rapid torrent, so that neither party
could approach the other.
Unwilling to turn back with the
'bairn" unbaptiZed. the farmer pro-
posed that the minister should splash
water across. Accordingly the minister
stepped down to the stream and en-
deavored to throw handfuls of water
on the farmers baby.
Haze We got ony o that?' he cried
at each successive splash.
"De'il n spairge," was the reply.
At last n few of the splashes were
communicated to the infants face,
and the ceremony was then concluded
in the usual form.
Before retiring to their respective
homes the farmer produced bottle of
whisky, crying across. "As 1 Gamma
offer We a glass owre the held O. this,
here's the bottle-keppw And he threw
it across the stream.
The bottle was caught, it is related,
with a precision that betokened on the
part of his reverence, if not considera-
BILE practice, at least considerable dex-
terity.-Stray Stories.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

The word "gringo," which Mexicans
apply to Americans when speaking of
them with contempt, is said to have
had its origin thus: During the Next
can war our soldiers got into the hab-
it of calling the simple Mexican sol
diers whom they took prisoners green
les" to signify their ignorance OF
things in general and of military tao
tics especially. The Mexicans retaliat-
ed by calling the Americans "greenos,
and this word finally degenerated into
sserineos."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
sboLesneare.. BIunders.

The anachronisms and errors of
Shakespeare are too well known to re-
quire repetition. He speaks of cannon
in the reign of King John century
and n half before their invention; he
refers to printing in the reign of Henry
H., of clocks in the time OF Cesar;
makes Hector quote Aristotle and Corr
olanus refer to Cato. He introduces
billiard table into the house to Cleo
patra, makes Delphos an island and
gives a seacoast to Bohemia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
CUTTING tbe CounseIor short.

"Do you give me credit for wis
dom?" asked the judge.
Certainly" replied the lawyer who
had just started on a long winded and
wearying argument.
'Well. just remember" said the
Judge. that a word to the wise is suf-
ticient"-Chicago Post.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

He looked dcspairingly into vacancy.
81 Fave had my misgivings," he said
In dull, passionless voice, but now L
am sure. Your laugh shows me you are
utterly heartless."
She turned pale.
Heavens she cried in terror. dig
I open my mouth as wide as that?'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

She's n radiant, witching. wondrous
gem, that beautiful, blushing wife of
mine. She is an angel on earth. so
YOU can be, only take Rocky Noun
tain Tea. T. ii. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
she Hadn't Time.

oHyia-Didn't you ever have a pro-
posal. Viola?
Viola (gloomily)-Yes; a man once
asked me to marry him. but forgot
myself and told him l hadn't time
Detroit Free Press
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

Hello. centralr' called the man at
the phone. Give me the gas office"
Yes. SIR" replied the operator. ''but
must warn you in advance that we
cannot tolerate any bad language over
the wire."-Spare Moments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
FLORIST.

THE ONLY FLORISTS within the city limits.
Call and see US. Ills Fifteenth street. The
finest line of ferns and palms for winter
house plants Cut flowers and designs.
Meyer & Behring. Phone 52l green.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
CLAIRvoYANT.

MADAM ST MARIE, palmist and cIairyoy-
ant tells you the past. present and future
correctly. Tells you everything pertain
ING TO business marriage divorce love
affairs, sickness, death, accidents and
everything of interest One call will prov
her wonderful accuracy. ONCE hours from
10 10 u IN. 7fh Fourth avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
LOST AND FOuND

LOST-A lady's diamond pin. y very liberal
reward will he paid TO the finder ga
Eighteenth street and no questions asked.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

wANTED-SaIesman: sRn monthly and ex
penSeS: permanent. First National Nur
series, Rochester, N. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

wANTED-To loan money on diamonds,
watches, jewelry, hardware, musical in
struments, bicycles. clothing, dry goods,
furniture, etc. Highest cash prices paid
for second hand goods of all kinds also:
The above goods for sale at half the usual
store prices. All business transactions
strictly confidential. His new number and
location, 1893 Second avenue. Don't forget
tt Jones' secondhand store. Two rings
on 1877.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

WANTED-LoCaI representative. male or
female. for large eastern corporation.
Steady liberal Compc uSation guaranteed.
Address Paul Bitterman. care of The
Wales Dubuque. Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

WANTED-Bov TO drive carpenter wagon.
Inquire 1920 Fourth avenue or $50 Twenty
first street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

w ANTED-Liye. active hustlers to write &c
cident and sick benefit insurance. for ole
line company on popular 81 per month
plan. Address Box ''8. 10 Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

WANTED a liquor salesman to solicit
trad among the consumers in Iowa. State
experience. if any. and salary expected
Lewis l.. MrtZgIr. 10 East Third street
st. Paul. Mimi.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
MISCELLANEOUS.


MEN-Our Illustrated catalogue explains
how we teach barber trade in short time,
mailed free, Moler college. Chicago. Ill.
ANY man or woman NAV increase their iu-
come $40 a week during unemployed hours
For particulars address Paul Bitterman.
care of The Wales. Dubuque Iowa
INSURANCE on dwellings and household
goods a speciality. Oldest and best com
Mitchell * Lynde block. Phone 1880
If YOU WISH your money 10 earn a higher
rate of interest than is paid by savings
banks, call on Marion e Sweeney, attor-
ney, rooms 1885, Mitchell s. Lynde building,
Rock Island.
TORNADO INSURANCE-Rate for city
property 20 cents per 800 one year, 40 cents
per 800 three years. 10 cents per 800 five
years CAN or address c. II. Chamberlin
Agent Mitchell Lynde building.
j. p WILLIAMSON buys, sells and ex-
changes all kinds of second hand goods
Will pay more than any other, dealer ana
sells cheaper. All kinds of stove repairing
and cleaning done also; }. p. Williamson,
1918 Second avenue. Telephone 1854.
CAN furnish steady and lucrative employ
ment to men of good address. sober and
industrious, selling our line of household
Specialtles on easy payments, - to q daily
easily made; no Investment or experience
necessary. Write for particulars, Gately
81 La sale street, Chicago Ill.
DO YOU WANT AGENTSy-Many years ex-
perience places us in a position to give You
valuable information along lines that will
assure you success. Ask Tor free letters
of information and bulletin of daily papers
that pay. We also start responsible par
ties in the mail order and agency supply
business. Lord & Carver. Racine. Wis.
If YOU WANT to buy sell trade or rent
anything, engage helpor secure situation
the Mail is the one paper in Moline that can
do IL for you. Mail wants are popular and
Mail wants bring results. One-half cent
per word is the price to all alike, cash in
advance 2-cent stamps will do. Evening
and Saturday Mail. Moline. Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY To LOAN on real estate security at
lowest rates. Marion r. Sweeney, attor-
new rooms $685.. Mitchell Lynde build
ing Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

FOR SALE-EXcellent building lots located
in the new additions on Fourteenth street
between Eleventh aud Twelfth avenues,
$50 up; easy terms. Also other lots in
the Immediate vicinity, $3.50 up on special
terms. Please investigate, as prices of
lots in this locality are rapidly increasing
in value. caused by the opening up of the
new park and pro jected street railway and
pavement Fifteenth street. Apply
10 Goldsmith & Mckee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
FOR RENT-ROONs.

FOR RENT-Three rooms furnished or I'M
furnished at l109 Nineteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

FOR RENT-Nicely furnished room with
gas bath and heat. Call at sl5 Second ave-
nue..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

FOR RENT-FurniShed trout room in CEN
trail location. Inquire at IlI9 Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

wANTED-Beu boys at the Harper house
Good wages.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
ANSWERS TO WANT ADS.

ANS WERS TO the following are at this once
IN iS:'' 'sB. A. 81" &C. 4e'' 8: IN 6a3' IN. -
H 90" &c. &c." 3: IS. 3e:" Il. g. II; '-R.
Al" 9; Il. So" 8; u. G. G."3.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

| FOR RENT-Newly furnished rooms. bath
and steam heat at 2225 Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

MONEY TO IOAN-In any amount on any
kind of security. Also choice property tor
sale or rent. ". l. Coyne, $50 Seventeenth
street, mp stairs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
WANTED-MALE HELP

NTED "A porter at the Rock Island
)uSe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

FOR SALE-Choice bargains in building
lots cottages and houses. for sale in all
parts of the city; houses rented; rents col
fected; money to loan real estate Sc
curity at current rates: fire and tornado
insurance written in oldest and most re-
liable panies: we also have some good
real estate investments netting g. and 10
per cent; list your property with us. we
can sell it: telephone union 81; we are in our
once every Saturday evening the year
around. If you want 10 buy or sell proper
ty you will save time and money by COM
ing direct TO our ONCE. over Peoples Ma
tional Bank Goldsmith & Mckee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

FOR SALE - Lots in woodins addition.
These lots are on Eleventh and Twelfth
avenues between Fifth and Seventh
streets are 42xl25 feet with 2c-foot alley
aud nine feet of good rich soil lying on
limestone rock. An abundant supply of
pure water can be had at small expense
by drilling 80 feet through the soil and
rock Sidewalks are all shaded with Elm
trees set 20 feet apart along the curb. If
you are Interested in a cheap building lot,
the price and terms that these lots are Of
fered for Will suit you. Call or address s.
j. Woodin, q23 First avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

FOR SALE-Stock farm. Best stock farm
in Green county, Iowa, must be sold in 80
days and can be bought at bargain on
easy terms There are 40 acres, close to
school, rural mail, telephone, fair house,
large barns, cribs, orchards. and in excel
lent neighborhood. Price S525 per acre.
Write IT once to George ii. Gallup, Jefer-
son, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

MEN-Our illustrated catalogue explain
how we teach barber trade in short time
mailed free, Moler college. Chicago. III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

FOR RENTING nicely furnished rooms
with all modern conveniences at 2200 Sixth
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

WANTED Energetic. trustworthy young
man. also young lady, to take orders and
collect for responsible house. $3.50 per
day guaranteed. Chance for advance
ment. Call at once. Walter Ebendsay &
Co l7O6J1 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

WANTED-Men tor statesmen Local or
travelling We employ on both salary and
commission. Straight. honorable business
that will WELD good income. our statesmen
make from $40 a month up and expenses.
For particulars write, The 4. G. Chase Co,
Geneva. n. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

WANTED to learn barber trade.
Rapid advancement by abundance of prac-
tiCe. qualified teachers. etc Inducements
To distant applicants Catalogue free.
Write today. Moler Barber College. Chi
Cago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

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AN unmarried man of 50 years wishes to
meet 4 lady who is willing TO help him fin
iSh his education Address Student, post
onlce box 49, Rock Island. Ill e
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

FOR RENT Furnished rooms with good ia
bile board All modern conYenlences. 1923
Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

FOR RENT-NiceIy furnished front room
with heat Price very reasonable. 1882
Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

FOR SALE OR TRADE -I05 acres in Buffalo
Prairie township. 80 acres bottom land.
lot in town in part payment. owner wants
TO retire. a bargain. Apply to Reidy Bros.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

FOR RENT-Three furnished or unfurnished
rooms in central location on car line All
modern convenienceS complete. Call at
1925 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

room new house, lot 50XI40 feet. 800 cash
down. the balance on time. good bar
gain at $500. Apply Goldsmith & Mckee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

WANTED-An established wholesale house
recently Incorporated. extending business
desires to engage competent manager fol
branch house. Salary SlOO per month. eN
penSeS and commission. Must invest Sl,OOi
IN capital stock of company. on which divi
dend of per cent viii be guaranteed, and
furnish satisfactory references. Address
Secretary. box 4I0 h anSaS City. Mo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

WANTED - Trustworthy person in each
county to manage business. old establish
ed house solid financial standing: straight
bona fide weekly cash salary sls paid by
check each Wednesday, with all expenses
direct from headquarters; money advanc-
ed for expenses. Manager, S79 CaXton bldg.
Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
FOR sALE-PROPERTY.

FOR SALE-Two remaining east front lots
in the Dart Twenty-Second street addition.
For terms inquire of r S. Dart, Jackson &
| uurst's ONCE, Masonic temple.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
For RENT---FARNIs.

~~C~O~~~~-~~~~0-~~~~~-~-~
FOR SALE-Seven acres of ground with
small house and barn in South Heights.
For particulars call at No. 900 Seventeenth
street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

ANY man or woman may increase their in
come $40 a week during unemployed hours
For particulars address Paul Bitterman
care of The Wales. Dubuque. Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

FOR SALE-Machinery. one l5-horse up
right steam engine, one 10 horse upright
steam engine in hrst-class running order.
5horse steam engine: 2.3, 5, 3, II, l6- 24-horse
gasoline engines. All in first-clasS order,
ready to be delivered in DAYS Two
IOO-horse power boiless, tull fronts, In
in "a hours. Apply at S19-S2l Nine
teenth street, Moline Seal and StaJnp
lance
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-10-17
GOVERNOR LIKELY TO APPOINT
Claimed He Will Name Safety BoarGs
For Many Ohio Cities, if Pro
vision Is Adopted.

Columbus, o., Oct. 17.-At the meet
ing yesterday afternoon of the con-
ference committee having in charge
the municipal code, the amendment
adopted Wednesday placing the APP
pointment of the members Of the
board of public safety in the hands
Of the commissioners Of the sinking
fund was stricken from the bill and
in its stead was inserted provision
that this board, to consist of two or
Tour nCnDEfs, as eUHnrlf may de.
termine, is to be appointed by the
mayor and confirmed by a vote #
twC-thirGs CT all members elected to
the council. If council fails to con-
firm within 30 days after the nomina-
ticns ere made the governor is to ap-
point.
This provision, it is claimed, prac-
tioally provides that almost every city
in the state. more especially those
with Democratic mayors, :. e to have
~O4lds G. .---.c safety appointed By
the governor. II few, if any, of the
mu1icip alitics CT tie state will either
party have two thirds of the council,
end al that VIII he necessary II
Domccrcc;c CTS to insure the Gp-
pcint-l~1t CT tie fire and police
boards by the governor, will be for
tie Republican members CT the coun-
cl to vote against combinations of
tie appointments made By tie
mayors.
The sections relating to TIE city
councils were redTafted and provision
made for rotation il Office Of council
men.