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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-01
HE FILLED THE BUCKET.
A Story of Grant When He Was n
arPIeb.v MT West Point.

"PIeb." Mt West Point.
There is story told of General Grant
when n pleb. He had just entered on
his first day in ''pleb." camp. A first
classman who had noticed the boys
strong build intimated TO him it would
be a pleasure to have him call imme-
diately at the seniors tent. Grant
went There is q rule at West Point,
which was n rule then as well, that any
cadet who asks another to perform
mental labor for him shall be dismissed
from the service. The first classman
knew too much TO ask his pleb. visitor
outright to do anything of the kind,
but here is the way he went at it:
81 presume. Mr.. Grant, that you have
lived ON n farm. and, this being the
case, you have had undoubtedly a good
opportunity TO note the effect of the
suns rays on certain objects. Now, if
you had left n water bucket that was
innocent of holding n single drop of the
fluid out in the sun from its rising to
it's setting, what do you think. sir,
would be the particular effect upon that
particular water bucket?"
81 Think" said Grant, that it would
get warped and leaky."
Every good, Mr.. Grant. You show
erudition beyond your years. Now, if
you will notice my water bucket. you
will see that it is as dry as n chip.
Now. by the further exercise of your
knowledge, Mr.. Grant, can you tell me
by what means l may prevent the
warping and leaking OF my bucket?"
"Have it filed" said Grant.
every good again, Mr.. Grant, but
note that you said have it filed not
I'LL it, That necessarily means that
some one must fill it for me. You have
shown so much acumen that l fear
to violate your prescription either in
letter or in spirit, which l should do il
presumed TO carry the bucket TO the
water tank myself"
Grant filed the bucket
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-01

When the crusaders returned from
the Holy Land in 1899. they were load
ed with relics of holy personages who
had previously been unknown in the
west. Bohemond, one of their leaders,
divided between AISelm and certain
churches Il dozen hairs which the pa
triarch of Antioch had given him with
the assurance that the Blessed Virgin
Plucked them from her head as she
stOod-NIater Dolorosa-by the CROSS
All the Year Round.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-01
Daniel HAYES and Alice Warfeld Hayes.

Daniel Hayes and Alice Wartield Hayes.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of
a Decree OF said Court entered in the
above entitled cause on the thirty first
day of January, A. D.. 1862 / shall, on
Saturday the fifteenth day OF March A ID.
1902, at the hour of two O'Clock in the af-
ternOon. at the east door of the Court House
in the City of Rock Island, in said County OF
public ver,due TO the highest bidder for cash
those certain parcels at Land, situate In the
County OF Rock Island and State of Illinois,
known and described as follows. to wit:
The northeast quarter % or Section Six
(6). the east half (Jk) of the southeast quarter
quarter 90 of said section six 90 Sli ia town
ship numoer sixteen O6) North Range No
west of the 4th 2. Nj excepting however.
from the last described tract the following,
to wit:
Commencing at the southwest corner of
section six 90 10 to wnship xteen (6) North OF
Range -Four ca west of the fourth (4thD = NJ
thence north three and seventy-four o1e-hun-
dredths e. ~ chains to the southeast corner OF
section one % in township sixteen O6) N. K
five 90 west OF the 4th p NJ, thence north
sixty-fve (65l degrees east along the center of
the public highway four ca chains, thence
north sixty-five (65) degrees east. one and six
ty-two One-hundredthS q 62) chains, thence
south six ard twenty-five one hundred hS
(6 22) chairs to the section line, thence west
i've aud i've one hurdredths 505) chains TO
the place q beginning, containing Two and fifty
one-huud redths % 50) acres, all of the above
described land being situated in the County
of Rock Island add State OF Illinois
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois, this Eleventh
day OF February, A: y. 1902
WALTER J. EETRIKIN,
Master in Chancery, Rock Island County,
Illinois.
Sweeney s. Walker.
Compartments Solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-01
The Stormy Petrol.

A bird of immense wing power is the
tiny stormy petrol, the smallest web
footed bird known. 1t belongs to ev-
cry sea, and. although SO seeming frail,
it breasts the utmost fury of the storm,
skimming with incredible velocity the
trough of the waves and gliding rap
idly over their snowy crests. PeTels
have been observed 1000 miles from
nearest land.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-01
The Dinner Ordeal

When a man invites a friend on the
street to go home with him to dinner,
the nearer they get to the house the
more absentminded and timid he be-
comes until his attitude when they
meet his wife is a positive apology
Atchison Globe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-01
Think. Men and Women.

We do not promise anything for
nothing. We frankly tell you that
you pay back 81, O73 on each thousand
we advance YOU. No more. The S73
is the company's commission. That
amount is small to one person, but
bear in mind we have 10, 900 members
paying the same amount. ANY bust
ness person can see that we are not
here for nothing, but we are well paid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-01

''I would rather be right than be
president" said the statesman.
''Well," said the friend, its little
paradoxical, but 1 suppose it's proper.
You say in substance that for the sake
of being right you are willing to be
eft.'-Washington Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-01
Rribed In Adrnnce.

Briggs-So You are going to have
your fortune told by the new astrolo-
ger down town. Let me give you a
pointer. If you want him to predict
that you will one day be rich, just give
him handsome tip.
Griggs-That's all right I'll give him
my note for thousand or so, payable
when 1 become a millionaire.-Boston
Transcript.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-01

When a lamb. has been through his
first experience in Wall street, he gen.
orally feels more sheepish.-Washl
ton Times
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-01

wife-Are you sure you caught this
fish?
Mr.. Gayfello-Of course.
Wife-It smells very strong.
Mr.. Gayfello-Strong? l should say
it was. 1t nearly pulled me overheard.
New York Weekly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-01

It is said that the first four roses of
the beautiful variety known as Jacque-
'minot received by a New York flower
dealer just before a long ago Christ
mas sold for S6O-S15 apiece-eight
times their weight in gold.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-01
Company's Payments.

In order to reach ones contract much
quicker than could be possible under ordi-
nary conditions Ihe company divides each
81 900 in the treasury in 70 parts of 5000 each.
making payment OF 5000 per month on a
81 900 home: SI0g 90 per month on 1900
home; $4,000 on d $1,000 property. and so on.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-01
Exclamation.

To become a member you pay 50 as a mem
berShip fee on each thousand you want to
invest. No limit. Then you pay Sl.3A per
month on each thou sand until Your contract
natures in the same order as received. After
maturity meaning when YOU have Your
home) YOU pay S5.35 per month on each thou
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-01

We invite your closest investigation. Peo-
pie wanting information through the mail
must send 2-Cent stamp. II stamp is not in
closed letter viii not be answered. Good
AGENTS wanted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-01
Security.

We have the Office and men handlin &
money bonded with the United States Fidel-
jty & Guaranty company, of Baltimore, to
protect YOUR money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-01
Caution.
Call and See Us.

This is the original and old reliable HON
Company. doing business under its own copy
riEht Look out for imitatorS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-01
Masters Sale.
jackson S Hurst, Attorneys.


State OF Illinois, lss
Rock Island County. -
in the Circuit Court. In CEancery. Fore
closure General No 1880
Fred Weyerhaeuser and +. G. A. Denkmann
p.rtners sc. as Weyerhaeuser and Denk-
mann.
W. T. venamon. Hattie NJ. Vcnamnn. George
w. Walker, Gust Ed and o. g. medley
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a
decree of said Court. entered in the above en-
titled cause. on the Twenty-ninth day of Janu-
airy, A. d. 1902. shall, on Saturday, the Fiji
teenth day OF March y. d. 1902, at the hour of two
O'Clock in the afternoon, at the east door of the
Court House in the City of Rock Island in said
County of Rock Island, to satisfy said decree,
sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for
cash. those certain parcels of land situate In
the County of Rock bland and state of nli-
noiS, known and described as follows, to-wit:
Lots One "a and two (2l Block One ID OF
Woodlswn, an addition to Moline. as SAID lots
are known and designated upon the recorded
plat of said addition situated in the County OF
Rock Island and State of Illinois.
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois, this tenth day
of February, A. d. 1907.
WALTER J. ESTRIKIN,
Master In Chancery. Rock Island County, Ill
JACKSON & HURST,
Complainant Solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-01

OstentatIous Display of wealth.
Tim-Dat Muggsy kid makes me
tired.
Sal-Why?
Tim-Aw. he got a nickel sumhow,
and ever Teller he meets he asts him
eff he kin change it.-Boston Post.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-01
ShoD Talk.

The only time some employers raise
their clerks is when they play poker to-
gether.-Philadelph Record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-01
A Friend in Need.

If you become sick or out of employ
ment, we have a reserve fund from
which we make your payments until
YOU 90 to work again. The amount
advanced YOU repay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-01
w. A. BRIGGS, Manager.

once Hours: a. m. to p. m. Sundays, 2
|. IN. to 8 p IN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-01

Tri-City Branch Office: Math Building.
over 17I6 Second Avenue. Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-01

sE,R5EssI5S5t BURLINGTON ROUTE - C.,
tsF;fi;Ii[yifiU b. s. @. RAILWAY-Depot
tssasss4SSNttk:1A41s Second avenue and TWen
ST sfE5FssSSFi tieth street.
8t$lillIlts46$ NJ. ]. YOUNG,
AssfSssss SsSsN Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-01
Master,a sale.

Sweeney s. Walker, Attorneys.
State of Illinois, Ice
Rock Island County, 81
In the Circuit Court In Chancery. Fore
closure. General No 5000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-01
Insurance Payers,

The rent You pay Will carry your in
Surance. If death occurs we give Il
deed free and clear to wife, husband
I ~ bairS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-01
TRAINS.

IeltLnOne 1851.
sDaily +Daily except Sunday
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-21

ing Mr. c. w. Francis, of Brookland
Park. has returned TO Newport News.
Mr.. W. r. Brown has returned to his
home from a trip to the North.
Mrs J. NJ Parish and children, who
have been visiting friends and relatives
at Kent's Store. have returned home.
Mr. Kimball Moorcs left Tuesday for
Oldfield Charles City county.
Mr.. Eddie Goodloe left Tuesday for
Lewiston, Spotsylvania county, to visit
his parents.
Miss irginia Whitehead has returned
to her home after a visit to friends in
Nelson county.
Mr. H. P. Walker. OF Amelia Court
house. is visiting MI. Jones, of Brookland
Park
Miss Roberta Christian, of Gaines Mill,
who has been visiting Mrs. ". T. Chris
tan, has left for Virginia Beach.
Miss Carrie Jacobs, of Henrico county,
is visiting the home Of the Misses Lang
ley.
Mr.. Calvin c. Satterfield has returned
to his home after a visit to friends and
relatives in Maryland
Rev. DR.. Stflee. of Philadelphia, was
the guest of DR.. r. H Pitt Tuesday.
Mr. Lee Gregory is spending his vaca-
ton in Nelson county.
Mr. G. B. Carter, of Norfolk is visit
ing Mr.. Jones.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-21
MR.. GRAHAM RESIGNS
Y. NJ. G. A. Physical Director Gives Up
Position Here.

The Richmond Y. NJ. c. A. is to lose
Mr.. J. M Graham. who for the past
four years has been physical director at
the Young Mems Christian Association.
He will leave Richmond about Sephem-
Der LIST.
Mr.. Graham has proven himself a
gentleman Of sterling Christian charac-
ter, and has made scores Of friends
while in Richmond. He is popular with
the members and leaves with their best
wishes for every future success.
Mr.. Graham came to Richmond from
Peoria, III, and had previously served
the association at Lincoln. Neb., his first
position being assistant physical direct
or at Cleveland, O., His work here has
been of most efficient character and
under his tuition the classes of business
men and young men have been larger
than for many years.
It is understood that he has not as
yet decided just where he will locate.
but is in correspondence with several
leading associations. All the officers and
members of the association wish him
abundant success.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-21
News From Barton Heights.

The following pleasure party. formed
by DIR. u. J. Dawson, of Barton Heights.
left Tuesday for Old Point, Yorktown.
and Chesapeake Bay: o. A Hawkins, F.
g. Carr. Jan. McCreary. Eddie Schmidt,
Tom Whittet- w. n Trimmer. f. S.
Whitlock. 7. NJ. Huncley. Charles Mot
ley. c. II. Hagan, John NJ Warren,
Thomas Simpkins. Writ Quarles, r. c.
Broaddus. f. S. Woodburn. c. A. Wat
kins. c. o. Saville. Harry Lacy, William
Huffner. Professor Frank Cosby, Bred.
r. Dawson. and DR.. G. j. Dawson. They
go on a fishing and frolic party. They
expect to be gone about week
Miss Caddie Chiles and Mrs. Foley
left Tuesday for two weeks stay at
Otterburn Lithia Springs.
Mr.. Brown. OF Philadelphia, who has
been visiting his brothers. Mr.. W r..
Brown and o. Raymond Brown, and Mr..
r. L. Smith. has returned home.
Mr.. Estes. OF Knoxville, Tenn. is visit
ing Ar. Robert Scott, of Virginia Ave
nue..
Mrs ". X. Bache and son. Bingham.
have returned to their home. after visit
to friends in Hanover.
Mrs. T. J. Johnson. who has been visit
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-21
SAVE THE BIRDS
Mr.. Stonebraker Writes Of Their Value
and Mission in the World.

and Mission in the World.
Writing to the Christian Advocate, of
this city, regarding the valuable mis-
sion of birds and their destruction by
thoughtless people, Mr.. 7. f. Stone
braker says:
eff we would look at birds as we
should. ought not we to love them and
protect them? I have examined the
craws and gizzards of birds with magni-
flying glasses. and I find them full Of
heads, legs and shell Of different kinds
of insects I saw in the New York jour
nal recently that in the last fifteen years
it estimated that more than half of the
birds have been destroyed. l am salts
fled that there are not one-twentieth as
many birds now as there were forty
years ago. Many families OF them are
nearly extinct.
II do not wish to be looked upon as
an alarmist, but will say that I can
weigh and measure numbers almost with
any man. It has not been billion or
minutes since Christ was on earth and
the wealth of the United States is esti-
mated a. eight billions. 1t am satisfied
that the destruction of the birds has and
will, before tweny years more, cost the
people Of the Union more than half Of
the present wealth Of this country, and
in less than twenty years a great many
more people will find that l am right,
unless our National, States and munich
pal Governments will pass and strenu-
ously execute laws to protect the birds,
such as live on insects. would suggest
that laws ought to be enacted in every
State to compel the teaching in our pub
lie schools and all other schools OF the
mission of birds here, that people may
know what they are doing when they
are killing birds.
I'm closing I would say that believe
every person Is here to be Of benefit
to his fellowmen; he may fill his mis-
sion or he may not I write this to try
to do what I can, hoping this will be Of
value to the public"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-21
A BEAUTIFUL WEDDING.
Presbyterian Church at Christiansburg
the Scene Of the Ceremony.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.

Especial Dispatch to The Times1
CHRISTIANSBURG,V VA, August 90
| One of the most beautiful weddings ever
Witnessed in this town was the one which
| was solemniZed in the PRESBYTERIAN
Church at half-past 10 o'clock this morn
ing. when Mr.. E. B. Jacobs. one of the
most prominent business and society men
Of Roanoke, Va, and Miss Nellie Gard
ner, eldest daughter Of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles f. Gardner, and one Of Chris
tiansburgs most beautiful and popular
young ladies. were made man and wife.
Promptly at the appointed hour the we'd
ding party entered the church to the
strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march,
Which was beautifully rendered by Miss
Bessie Hooper.
The ushers-Iessrs. William Penn, of
Roanoke, and Judge ]. B. Bryan, Of Roa-
noke-led the procession, followed by SEN
ator Edward Lyle, of Roanoke, and Judge
| Walter NJ. Pierce, of this place. and
Messrs w. c. Flagg and T. Spindle Mil
Ter. both of Christiansburg. Following
the usehers came the maid Of honor. Miss
Florence Walters, in a blue organdy
gown, with black chiffon picture hat. car
rying American ebauty roses. The bride
followed the maid of honor. leaning on the
arm of her grandfather, Mr.. James f..
| IIickok. and wore a lovely white silk
gown trimmed in white satin ribbon and
lace, and a Whlte cnlHon picture hdt' ana
carried brides roses. Fastened at her
throat she wore a handsome pearl and
diamond brooch. a gift of the groom. At
the altar they were met by the groom and
his best man, Mr.. George Payne, of Roa-
roke, who had come up the eastern side
aisle. and were made man and wife by
DR.. T. W. Hooper In very impressive
ceremony The church was tastefully
decorated with ferns, begonias and ported
plants. and lent an enchanting scene to
the fairy-like occasion. The happy bridal
couple left on the noon train for an ex-
tended bridal trip to Washington, Phil
adelphia, Atlantic City, New York and
other Northern cities. After their return
they will reside in Roanoke. Many hand
some presents were received, attesting to
the popularity of the bride and groom
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-21
News From Fulton.

Mr. G. w. Pierce, an elderly gentle
man of Fulton. who is the idol of a
number of the young people, entertained
few of his young acquaintance Tues
day night.
The reception was held in the spacious
home of Mrs. S. A. Duke. Of Nichol-
son Street. The house was in the hands Of
artists yesterday and fittingly decorated
for the occasion. Palms were banked
in every corner of the lower floor and
pink lights predominated. Indoor games.
vocal and instrumental music were in
dulged for several hours, after which
Mr.. Pierce led the way to the dining
room, where an excellent collation. was
served. The dining-room lights were
white and red and cut flowers were in
abundance. At midnight the happy
guests Of Mr.. Pierce wendell their way
home, filled with merriment Mr.. Pierce
was assisted in receiving his guests by
Mesdames S. A. Duke and James Black.
The fortunate young people who were
grandpa s. guest as 4.r. Pierce is some
times called, were:
Misses Susie Childress, Annie Kuester,
Bessie Black, Eva Wrenn, Cordie Ty-
rec, Rosa Jordan, Katie Leonard. Lille
Leonard, Nettie Scale, Maude Duke
Messrs. Charlie Childress Willie Chill
dress. Leroy Smith. Charlie Smith, Fred.
Kuester. Willie O'Connor.
Joseph Kerricl1. of Denny Street, who
has been i'll with typhoid fever is i'm
proving nicely.
Miss Mary CARRIER has returned from
a visit to her sister, Mrs. John Peasc,
Of Berkeley.
Mrs. James Williams, who has been
quite Ill. is able to be out.
Mr.. Samuel Bailey was called to South
ampton to the bedside of his sister,
Mr. B. r. NARROW left yesterday for
Syracuse New York. to represent vir-
ginia Council, No. 2, Daughters of Ii
berty, at the annual session Of the order,
which occurs Friday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-21

Doubtful if lie Will Have Any.
Opposition-lncident of
the Primary.
fspec;ai Dispatch to The Timeso

Especial Dispatch to Inc 1lnes.l
NORFOLK, VA. August 2o-Harry u.
MAYNARD was nominated by a ha mos, = :
,,.,,.aIi;y. The vote was larger than ne
csps ctsd. and the various majo.itles.
chiefly that of Portsmouth, were part!c-
uiariy gratifying TO him. He was the
l:appiest nan in Portsmouth today, de-
sn;,e the fact of the carnival, which had
brought so man.. happy people tose thei.
He says that ms whole energy viii be
tcFoted to the election, in orGer 10 pre-
vent the Republicans from rrohting ny
any default
rhc Republicans are studying the stu
alton. They haver't Determined whether
to nut OFT a candidate for Congress or
not Several cliSibles have been men
toned including C. II. Causey, of SUI
folk: john z. Roper and George r.. Bow
den. of tits city, and John Kimberly. OIL
Old Point Carscrt. 1t is not !ilSe1E, now
ever. that 49, one of these prospece I! v.
caDdsea.cs fees encouraged to run, after
corsi9eItrr The conditions Which sur
rc.Ind Maynard. namely: his large plural
itv. bi: energy his popularity and his
DEMONSTRATED ability as campaisner.
L hey COLD; hcre to win only by a con-
test in the House on q majority vote III
the district.
Jeserh T. Lawless says: Il am not
kicker or a sorehead. The returns show
extended my congratulations to Mr.. May
nard and rendered my services to him
d,,ing his campaign for the congressional
election. ard will gladly take the stump
IN his interests should he desire me to
do So
James F. Bryant the other can
adate has telegraphed his congratu-
lat:ons to Mr.. Maynard and offers OF as
~istance in the fall campaign There are
several surprises in the result. S. Cor
dor Cumming. of Hampton, visiting here
to-day said the vote on the Peninsula
-,s light because of the viva voce sEs-
ten he does not like that system HIM
sr1f and declared emphatically that he is
c,,nosed to it because of its objectiona- e
features chiefly that of keeping men
away from the polls. Another surprise
was the fairness of the election; the cheat
ers had no chance. The election was fair
There are no causes of complaint. Anoth-
er surprise was that the religious cues
tion-tlle fact that Lewless was Cath
o.ic-had no influence. One thoroughly
rss'ed politician says that it did not affect
twenty votes. The greatest surprise was
that Judge W. n. Portlock. a member of
the Constitutional Convention, was chal-
lel,ged at the polls in Washington Dis
tr,ct. and E Finley Cromwell a State
Senator, was not allowed to vote. That
Is because of the allegations that they are
fLsioniStS.