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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

fire insurance naturally chooses such
companies as are of unquestiOnable
financial stability and of unimpeach-
able record for faithful performance
of their insurance obligations. High
in this line are the companies repre-
scented by Ralph Haverstick- whose
offices are located over Adams
shoe store at Second avenue and
Eighteenth street. Mr.. Haverstick
was born i'm Rock Island in 1872 and
received his education in the public
schools here. Before he was twenty
years old he received the appointment
of deputy collector of internal reve-
nue. for this part of the Peoria dis
trict and filed that position from
1891 To 1898. Following this he open
ed fire and life insurance agency
which he continued until his appoint
ment as inspector of local fire insur-
ance agents inf Rock Island and Mo-
line. He resigned this position To ac-
cept one as special agent of the Com
mercial Union Assurance company,
which he was compelled to resign ON
account of in health. sRetuFning to
Rock Island he formed a stock com
pany. Incorporated under the state
law and purchased the Wagner insur-
ance agency. which is now conducted
by the corporation known as the Ger
man Insurance Agency. with Mr..
Haverstick as manager. Among the
companies represented are the Ter
man of Freeport. thee German of
Peoria. the Rochester. German. the
Buffalo German, the New Hampshire
Fire. and the Reliance and Firemen's
of Baltimore. Mr.. Haverstick is AN
active member in the Sons of Neter-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

Simon Lewis, the proprietor of
the wholesale liquor establishment
that bears his name and located at
the corner of Seventeenth street and
Third avenue. is one of Rock Islands
hustling business men. Born in Po-
land in 1870 he came TO this country
when invent y-one years of age and
located first with his brother in Chi
cago. He remained there but a
short time. coming to Moline the
same year and engaged in merchan-
dining in a small way. While there he
also did caDvassing and worked into
trade on a larger scale. In 1895 he
Became interested in the firm of Nor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

ness and later entered the insurance
business, which presented field
that he was especially adapted for.
He WAS elected secretary of the
Rock Island and Moline Board of
Fire Underwriters, an office he still
holds.
No one is more popular i'm Rock Is
land. or indeed wherever he is known.
than is Mr.. Mcintyre. He is unfaiI-
ingly cheerful, possessing an appre-
citation of the humorous side of life
that goes out to and warns everyone
with whom he comes in contact,
while his inimitable manner of pre-
sehting his views has made him
much sought after as an entertainer.
Back of all his pleasantly. too, there
is a deep interest in mankind and an
unseltishness of purpose that prompt
the poSsessor to many acts for the
betterment of those in need of help.
Mr.. Mcintyre is member of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

years. In 1850 The firm of Mott &
Winter WAS established. which CON
tinued to the year of 1885. when Mr..
Mott sold his interest to Henry Lem
burg. the firm being known as Win
ter & Lemburg. Five years later MIR.
Winter purchased the interest of his
partner and has since been the sole
proprietor of the business. The in
crease in his business demanded moro
CONNEXIONS quarters, and in 1855
Mr.. Winter. erected the handsome.
building that the business now occu,
pies. view of which is herewith
shown. The establishment is stock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

When you want the best in any
thing you usually single ont the
place where you are quite sure you
will get il. When a man looks Cor
insurance, whether fire. tornado. ac-
cident. life, or any other kind, the
first agency he thinks of is Hayes &
CIeaveIand. the old time tried and
fire tested insurance agency located
at 21O and 2l2 Eighteenth street.
For years this agency has represent
ed the oldest, best and strongest in
surance companies of the old and new
world. The close careful and con-
scientious attention given to the
business has made il one that the
people have relied upon and this con-
fidence has never been shaken. The
firm was originally composed of VIII
liam n. Hayes. n veteran in the in
Surance field. and the late Capt. III.
{. Cleaveland. the latter being sue
ceeded by his son. the present pro-
prietor. II. II. Cleaveland. This COM
pany supplies every form of indem-
nifty. fire. tornado. employers liza
biIity. health. life. plate glass. burg
lar. steam boiler. or any other kind.
1t is thoroughly reliable and repre-
SCENTS nothing but the best organiza-
ton known To the insurance world.
Harry II. Cleaveland. the pres
ent proprietor. was born in Rock
Island in 1869. He attended the
city schools and graduated from the
Rock Island high school in the class
of 1887. He then entered Knox col
iegc. from which institution he was
graduated i'm 1890. Returning from
school he associated himself in the
insurance agency with his father as
partner. At the death of the latter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

continued to he his home. Mr.. Hol-
lorf associated himself with the Hen
ming Brewing company in 1892 as "A
driver of one of their wagons. \
year LATER. after having given his en-
ployers exceptional service he was
promoted to the position of manager.
Mr.. HoIdorf has devoted his time and
best attention to pushing the pro-
ducts of the Henning Brewing com
pany in this vicinity. and in this has
met with abundant success, that pro-
duct now being dispensed at a large
number of sample rooms in this To-
calitv and enjoys n reputation OF
giving excellent satisfaction. They
make speciality of an extra pale and
bottled beer that has also gained
reputation for Il high standard of eX-
cellencc. Mr.. Holdorf has kept his
products well in the fore
front and he is reckoned as hustler
III his line.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

ris & Lewis of this city and conducted
the wholesale liquor business of that
firm. Two years later he bought out
the concern and has since continued
to run it on his own account. He
has made il successful institutions
in every way. 1t represents "A capital
of So, 900 invested, employs ten tray
cling saIesmen, and the volume of.
his business is growing every day
The methods employed in this estab-
lishment of giving the customer the
very best that can be sold for the
money has made it a reputation.tbat|
not only makes new friends but
holds the old ones as well, which is
a strong point in any business ven
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

One of the oldest and best known
wholesale liquor houses in the 1tri-
cities is that Of d. Winter located at
Nos. 1ei6-i61s Third avenue. Rock Is
land. b. Winter, the proprietor. was
bornl in Germany in the year 1919.
He came to- this coantry with his
parents when he was three years old.
He came to Rock Island when still u
boy. and has ever since been a resi-
dent of this city. His first 1exper-
fence in the Wholesale liquor business
was in the employed Peter Fries. his
uncle. where he remained for thirteen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

pluck and energy than that of William
c Maucker.. a man who has forged
his way upward in the business
world through sheer force of char
acter. Born in Mercer county Oct.
5th. 1862, he came to Rock Island
with his parents in 1865 He attend
ed the common schools and took "a
course in the high school. His first
work was with the old firm of b. ID.
Buford d Co. where he worked as a
plow-ftter. Following this he was
engaged in Several grocery stores.
and fifteen years ago he opened II
small store on his own account in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
The Telegraph Compan ies

The Western Union and the Postal
Telegraph companies both have Of
fees in this city. the former at 1876
and the latter at 1928 Second avenue.
The local Western Union office is
in charge of Henry =. Stapley with
Miss Jessie Teska as assistant Mr..
StapleN has held his present position
since August. 1895. He came to this
city from Ninton, Iowa. having at
that time been connected with the
knowledge of tcIegra ply was gained
at Champaign, Ill. and he was en-
ployed in office at Excelsior
Springs. Mo-. before being called Ia
Ninton. Mr.. Stapley has shown
marked aptitude both as an operator
and in the business relations con
nected with his office and the wide
acquaintance he has formed in the
city has redounded TO the benefit of
the company he serves.
The Postal Telegraph company's
office is under the management of
John Cordin. who came here from
Peoria in July. 1900. He secured his
first experience as an operator in the
offices of the Peoria d Pekin Union
road at Pekin, ILL.,. later spending
three years at Peoria with the same
He came here to enter the
employ of the Postal Telegraph com
pany and has held the position of
manager for the past four months.
During that time the public has been
well and promptly served Mr.. Cor
din is assisted py S. w. Defrees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

turc. Mr.. Lewis nas taken an active
interest i'm everything that tends TO
up-build the town. He is prominent
among the Hebrew people. and it is
his constant endeavor to help those
less fortunate than himself. His
name heads the subscription list for
the handsome new synagogue which
has just been completed at Third
avenue and Twenty-seeond street,
and he is at the head of that re-
iig;oils Organization. being the one.
chosen to lay the corner stone of tive
new synagogue. All the qualities
that SO To make up y good citizen
are combined in MIR. Lewis and he has
friends among all classes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

dence of his ability and integrity. He
has also taken deep interest in fra
ternity work. being the past high
priest of Barrett Chapter, No. rs. II.
y. NJ, and is now eminent command
er of Rock Island Commandery No.
Is, Knights Templar. He IS one of
Rock Islands energetic. conservative
young business men. staunch mem
Der of the republican party, and with
al an agreeable and affable gentle
man.
The wise and cautious property
owner in seeking the protection of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

in 1899 Mr.. CIeaveIand succeeded TO
the agency of which he j. now pro-
prietOT. II represents thirty-fiye lead
ing fire insurance companies; the
Travellers Life and accident com
pany of Hartford. The London Guar
antee and Accident company. En-
pfoyers' Liability and Workingmen's
Collective Insurance company and
others. Mr.. CIeaveIand is "a
thorough insurance man. II has
been his life's study. and that he
handles the business successfully of
these well known companies is evil
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

with fiattering success, Mr.. Wheel
an served the municipality two terms
as alderman from the Fifth ward and
has for years been active in demo-
cratic political circles and in his pri-
waite as well as public life has always
been identified<Tf undertakings for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
Henning Brewing Branch

Ferdinand HoldOrf, manager of the
local branch of the Henning brewing
company of Mendoza. was born in
chleswig-Holstein. Germany, in 1862.
He came To this country with his
parents when seven years of age and
located in Rock Island which has
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

Some ono has said that the man
who sells life insurance is a public
However that may he il
is proper To state that this city has
men representing most of the best
old line companies in the world.
prominent among them being Henry
l.. WheeIan. agent for the Federal
Life Insurance company. Born in
Rock Island in 1868 he attended the
public schools and commercial col
le~es and then followed mercantile
He entered the grocery
business on his own account in 1888.
i'm that line for dozen
years. In 1895 he turned his atten-
ton to life insurance and has met
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

ed with the very best goods of its
line. his aim being to carry the very
highest grades of wines and liquors.
and to give patrons the best that can
be obtained as regards purity and ex-
cellence. The volume of business
transacted by this establishment
amounts to upwards of $4,000 yearly.
Mr. Winter is an upright. public
spirited citizen who has served the
municipality in the capacity of al
herman and who has likewise been
identified with every movement look.
ing towards the public welfare.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

the result that they are both kept
in the front rank of institutions of
their kind and stand the very highest
in the estimation of the public Mr.
MauclIer is an affable and agreeable
gentleman, man of strong per-
sonality, and one whose best en-
deavors are always strongly in evil
dence in every worthy cause.
Robert Bennett. Jr., is one of Rock
Islands young men who has caught
the pace of active business pursuit
and who has made the best of every
opportunity offered. Beginning life
in the grocery business he made him
self known factor in the capacity
of salesman and followed that occu-
patton until other fields more prom
Using presented themselves. He did
brokerage business i'm coal and other
commodities for a time and finally
turned his attention to life insur-
ance. In the last mentioned line he
has shown the same. zeal and applica-
tion that won for him success in his
previous undertakings. He repre-
sents line of solid companies, such
as the Royal Union Life. Preferred
Accident of New York. Bankers
Surety company and the Ham
burg Bremen Fire Insurance COM
panN. His office is in Room >, Blu
ford block. Mr.. Bennett is one Of
the younger generation possessed of
unusual business ability. an untiring
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

the public good. He is good citizen
in every sense of the word
The Federal is Il western company
managed by western men. Its record
AZ one of the most remarkable and
phenomenal among life insurance
companies, and is practically without
parallel in the history OF life in
surance.
Its interest income from invest
ments alone is more than ten times
that of its death losses.
Its insurance in force in 1901 in
creased more than 30 per cent over
that of 1900 and exceeded that of
fortv-one of the old line companies
at the same age.
Its cash income in 1901 exceeded
that of thirty-nine of its leading
competitors at the same age and in
creased more than $50 per cent over
1900.
Its new business for 1901 cost an
average of S33.92 per thousand. while
the reported average cost of new bus
mess in 1900 of fifty-four of the large
companies was $4t.3O per thousand.
The board of directors of the Fed
eral is comprised of thirty capable.
successful western business men.
whose financial responsibility is over
s.. 900. 900. The affairs of the com
pauy are prudently. cconomicaily.
progressively and courageously man-
aged along time-tried lines.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

Broadway Presbyterian church, in
which he is one of the most earnest
and active workers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

W. i. Mcintyre is Il native OF
Iowa. He first came to Rock Island
in 1883 and in partnership with his
brother. {. {. Mcintyre, entered the
dry goods business under the firm
name of Mcintyre Brothers. This
partnership was later dissolved by
the withdrawal of {. {. Mcintyre and
the subject of this sketch took as an
associate w. II. Reck, the firm con-
tinuing under the name Mcintyre
Reck till 1895. In 1898 Mr.. Mcin-
tyre abandoned the dry goods bust
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

Mr.. Hodgson is "a member of Ma
scuic orders. Modern Noodmen of
america. Odd Fellows. Mystic Work
crs of the World. Court of Honor.
and other organizations. He is
counted as one of the city's reliable
and conservative business men. and
an honest and straightforward citi-
zen. who enjoys the respect of his
and fellow men.
Rock Island has no better eN
ample of modern determination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-19
MYTH OF THE EQUINOX.
Weather Records Are Produced to Ex-
 pIode Popular Notion.
From the Baltimore American.

From the Baltimore American.
 ''The equinox is here" is a remark that can generally be heard at this season of the year, and the unsettled condition of the weather is generally attributed to be due to the translation from summer to autumn. For a long time the people have considered the bad weather which gen. orally occurs about September 22 due to this translation; if the bad weather pre- cedes the date. the equinox Is early" or if the clements do not become unruly until after that date, the equinox Is late.y
 This year the weather has been ideal for those who believe in equinoctial storms, and they state that ",The equinox is on time this year"
 These sayings are branded, one and all as myths by the weather bureau, which contends that the change from long days and short night to short days and long nights is not directly attributable to 0 dis turbance in the elements. The officials of the bureau explain that during the summer months there has been a some what sluggish movement in the atmos phere but as the autumn draws near the areas of high pressure which produce fair weather move rapidly, and just as rapidly their places are taken by areas of low pressure, which bring With them cloudy, rainy or perhaps very stormy weather.
 'It Is a rare thing" said one of the ob- servers at the local weather bureau yes- terday, that more than three days pass without some rainfall; so you see that it would be almost impossible for the equi- nox to pass without some bad weather"
 The date, 1t seems. has nothing to do with it. for 1t Is a noticeable fact from observations compiled for the past thirty one years that there has been more rain on the days before the 18th than in the latter part of the month. The following table will show the condition of the weather for thirty-one years around the equinox, the totals showing the aggregate precipitation for each day named during the thirty-one years:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-19
Utilization of Iron and Steel sIags.

The utilization of iron and steel slags is discussed in Mineral Resources of the United States, 19o1," now in press. United States Geological Survey, by Edwin c. Eckel, who says that, although the great CT portion of the slag annually produced by iron and steel works is not available, a great deal of slag is ued in the manu- facture of cement and of slag brick as a fertilizer, and in the form of mineral a great deal of slag is used in the manu- facture of paint stock, alum and glass. and considerable quantity is disposed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-19

VIII not only save you distressing pain and valuable time. but will cost you less mcney. There is also a satisfaction in knowing that the very best possible treatment is being giver to you by a competent physician who has experience In such matters and is capable of curing you in the quickest and most perfect manner possible I have treated private diseases as speciality for the past hf- teen years in the city of Birmingham. and I em therefore known to a great many. But if you are not acquainted with me. refer you, with permission to First Ma ticnal Bank, Alabama National Bank, Jefferson County Savings Bank and Steiner Bros, bankers, as to my respon- ribility for my contracts cure many pa- iients by mail treatment Write for prices ard terms.
 do not use large advertisements. and false statements to attract patients which merit has failed to secure. you fail to be cured by such methods give he a call and get well.
 Address pr. Y. B. Holloway. lSoih Sec pnd avenue, Birmingham, Ala
 Ofrice. Second avenue and Eighteenth opposite postoffice.
 office Hours: s:so a. m. to 6:3o p n. Uunday 10 a. m. to F na- ---.---.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-19
,ars. WInsIow,s soothino svrup.

,he best remedy for DIARRHOEA- Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs Wlnslow' 3 soothing Syru.,," and take no other kind. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS frr their CHILDREN WHILE TEErHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOU HIS the CHILD, SOpTEN3 the uUM5, ALLAYs all PAIN. CURES WIND cOLIC. and Is Twenty-Five cents a bottle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-19

Dr. Oliver l.. Fassig, director of the Baltimore bureau, who is at present on his vacation, win on his return prepare an exhaustive treatise on the weather at the time of the equinoxes for the past thirty-one years. The tables which were shown to the "American" representative were compiled by Dr. Fassig. and are the result of most careful work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-19
VERY LOW RATES
To Atlanta, Ga, and Return Account
 Southern Interstate FaIr.

On account of the Southern Interstate Fair the Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets to Atlanta at rate of one fare plus 50 cents for one admission to fair grounds. Tickets to be sold October 10, ls IA 16 and 21. with final limit October 27 1902. For particulars apply passenger office. Morris Hotel Building. J. c. Lusk District Passenger Agent.
 1n-7-90f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-19
pRs. DAVIS, DAVIS & JORDAN

Offices at Infrmary, 2029 Ave G and
 Woodward Building 220-224. Dr. J. D. s. Davis, office hours at h. firmary 1 to D. m. Dr. w. E. B. Davis, office hours at h. firmary Il a. m. to p. m. Dr. w. M. Jordan, office hours at h. firmary to 10 a. m. and 4 to pm. and at Woodward Building II a. m. to l D. m.
 Dr. Carl Fox, assistant (office with Dr. Stubbs.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-19

We have the best stock ol office supplies in the city. Call and see us or telephone 228. Rober ts & Son, 1872 Third avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-19
DR. '. E. HOLLOWAY.
phvsicIan and Surueon.

Three-fourths of
 the persons who come to me to get cured of Syphilis, Gonorrhoea. Gleet, Structure. L o s { Manhood and ot her private diseases have tried to get well by using oth- CT means. Why not come as soon as you find that you are afflicted7 IL
The Washington times., 1902-05-23

been of the greatest efficiency and reg
ularity With the minimum of charges
although the rate H. but two cents nor
word in each province. with one con,
additional for each additional province.
The system has brought into the Gu
ban treasury within the past year some
100000 in the way OF receipts. and in
addition has transmitted free official
business for the entire island. which at
the same rate would have cost $3.50 900
The material has been very largely
paid for out of the Cuban revenues. and
Cuban force has been gradually in
stalled. so that the transfer was ,f
fccted without any friction or deterioru-
ton in the service.
The Signal Corps has avoided any i'm
putations of dishonesty by establishing
at once the rule of turning over every
cent of its receipts to the Cuban treas
ury. and depending for its support upon
made by the government.
OF course. these appropriations have
been largely supplemented by the pro-
fessional skill and ability of the Signal
Corps officers and men. of whom prob
ably 300 have at different times worked
ON these lines.
The Washington times., 1902-05-23
INSULAR TELEGRAPH
TURNED OVER TO CUBA
Signal Corps Makes Trans
fer of System.
Splendid Showing Made in Extension
and Reconstruction of Lines and
in Revenue Produced.

The telegraph lines established by the
United States Signal Corps in Cuba have
been transferred to the representatives
of the new republic. Brig. Gen. a. W.
Greedy. chief of the Signal Corps. said
yesterday that the transfer was made a
few days ago.
His reports show that when the Ameri-
can army occupied Havana in January.
1899. there was an expensive and in
efficient telegraph system of about LOCO
miles in extent. The Signal Corps of the
army has reconstructed and extended
this system, having installed two
through wires from the extreme east
to the extreme west OF the island, and
criss-cross with thirteen lines from
north to south.
There were turned over to the re-
public of Cuba about $4,000 miles of
telegraph lines whereon the service has