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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-07
May Can sexton.

Mr.. Sexton having been mentioned
in connection with the Western
league presidency. he WAS asked to-
day if he anticipated call. now that
the position was vacant. lie said he
did not. and further that If one did
come. he doubted If he could afford
to- accept. ~ the duties would neces-
state his absence from home the
greater part of the baseball season.
While Mr.. Sexton likewise pleads ig-
uorancc of consideration of his name
in connection with the Western pres
idcncy. il il known nevertheless that
directors of that organization have
for months had him i'm view. ana now
that the league * without au cNccu-
tive IL would not create much sur
prise here if formal tender of the
position was received by sexton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-07
How to Make Apple Tea.

Wash and wipe good sour apple,
:ut it into small pieces and boil it in 4
cup of water until it is soft; then strain
the water into bowl. add n bit OF
sugar and serve when cold. If the ap-
pie is of good flavor, this is n most
pleasant drink and may be given TO
fever patients, children with measles
Or whenever there is much thirst
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-07

Comfy SuperintendentS are au-
horiZed TO say to their teachers that
he state department of public in
structiun has in preparation Il di-
ploma which is tn he awarded for
the cNcclient condition of the school
GROUNDS. school house. furniture and
euuiumcnt. i'm accordance with con-
IitionS soon to be announced. Arbor
dav will be Il fitting time for this an
nouncement. Many districts arc al
ready eligible. Many more are near
lv So. We ought to bring all of the
latter up To the standard right soon
1nI then concentrate on others. Let
us do it,
The program he outlines as u sug-
gestion is as follows:
Song. America.
Reading of the governors procla-
nation.
Scripture reading by the teacher.
Song. I'VE Love the Trees.
Recitation. THE Coming of Spring,
by little girl.
Recitation. "Thc Empcror's Bird 5
Nest" by a young pupil.
Recitation. ~ Day i'm June.
Reading, The Morse Dandelion.
Essay. "Plant Fruit Trees.
Recitation, The Kingship OF the
Trees
Debate. Resolved, That school dis
trict No. ~ Ought to Have ii Shade
Tree Planting Association.
Essay. THE Use of Trees, Birds
and Flowers"
Quotations. by group of children'
each giving the one he likes best
about trees, birds or flowers.
short addresses by members OF the
school board and other visitors.
Song, "Illionis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-07
Notice of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
STATE OF Illinois,

SbAk6 OF Illinois,
County OF Rock Island. %
In the Circuit Court. MAY Ter n, 1902
Daisy Gilleland VS.. Edward Gillelaud In
Chencery.
Anidavit of non-residence of the above No m
ed, Edward Gilelspd having been fled In the
clerks once of the circuit court of the said
county, notice is therefore hereby given to
the said nonresident defendant that the
complainant hled her bill of complaint in said
court, on the chaDc-ry side thereof, on the
3rd day of April. 1902, and that thereupon a
sum mons issued out of said court herein said
suit is now pending, returnable on the first
Monday in the month of May next, as Is
by law required
Now unless yOu, the said nonresident de-
fendaut, Edward GillelRno, shall personally be
and appear before the said circuit court on the
drst day OF the next tern thereof, TO be holden
~ Rock Island nend for said county the
first Monday In May next, and plead, an
swer or denuI TO the said compartments bill
OF complaint, the Same and the matters and
things therein charged and stated Wiu DE
taken confessed, and a decree entered
against yoo sccordipg IN the prayer or said
BILL GEORGE w. GAMBLE ffirCuiI Clarh
Rock Island. Ill. A p Il 3rd. 1902
Ludolph Il Reynolds Complainant's Solicitors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-07
How TO clean Photogrnph..

Soiled photographs may be cleaned
by sponging with clear cold water.
The cardboard mounts may be cleaned
by rubbing with dry bread.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-07
Buy and Try a Box Tonight.

While you think of it, go buy and
try box of Cascarets Candy Ca
thartic, ideal laxative, tonight. You'll
never regret it. Genuine tablets
stamped G. c. c. Never sold in
bulk. All druggists, Ioc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-07
ARBOR DAY IDEAS
Some Valuable Suggestie MS
From State Superintend-
ent Bayliss.
PROGRAM FOR SCHOOLS OUTLINED
Diploma TO BE Awarded for Excel
lent Condition of
Grounds.

superintendent Bayliss has issued Il
pamphlet To the schools of the state
IN Arbor day celebration. 1t is hand
somely arranged and printed. 1t con
.ains the governors proclamation. Il
letter to the superintendent. To coun-
" uperintcndents ana teachers and
sample or outline program. All
he selection for readings and songs
are contained in the subsequent
pages of the pamphlet. MIR. Bayliss
n his letter says:
THE observance of Arhor day viii
DC more general this year than usual.
The following program and sug-
gestive material is intended to he
helpful to those teachers who are too
busy to make better one for them
selves. The exercises need not bc
inform. The Arbor day spirit. hope,
generosity, unselfishncss. patriotism
IS, the essential thing. The aim is to
make all the school premises and ul-
timately the highways and every viii
lage street beautiful. The movement
for better sanitation and decoration
of the school bouses and grounds is
well under way The right use of
Arbor day is one part of the work.
Government Information.
~ Write to the bureau of for
estrv. United States department of
agriculture. for copies of Farmers
Bulletin No. 1874 All the practical
advice needed to supplement that
which can usually be obtained at
home. is contained in this pamphlet.
II will cost nothing.
- Use the home newspapers. Boil
Down what you want To say AMI the
editors. will be more glad ia say it for
you. They are at least as public spir-
ted i'm this matter as the teachers
are. The home paper is the natural
ally OF the home school. They will
crystalline public opinion for YOU.
-. Plant the trees, anyway. even
if YOU do not arrange for a festival
The latter may not be convenient in
some schools. The older pupils will
help any teacher plant Il tree ON SAT
urduy. if the regular order is too
pressing on the school days. Plant
the trees. Plant flowers. Do not
forget the birds. Arbor day and
Bird day are one i'm many states. 1t
will he no violation of the spirit of
pur law to make the birds of Illinois
Is familiar to the children as the
rppss If Illinois
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-07
ENDS HIS OWN LIFE.
President Whitfield, of Western
Baseball League, COM
mits Suicide.
WORRY OVER FINANCIAL MATTERS
Possible That VI. III. Sexton VIII be
rendered Position Made
Vacant.

Kansas City, April flames Whit
field. president of the Western Base
bali league. and for many years
sporting editor of the Kansas City
Star. committed suicide by shooting
at his home early this morning.
Worry over financial affairs is the
supposed cause.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-07

The above dispatch. received in to-
days Argus Associated Press report,
was u shock to NJ. II. Sexton. president
Of the Threc-I league, who had be-
come well acquainted with MIR. Whit
field during the recent controversy
between the Western league and
Hickey's organization. the American
Ipnsrtre
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-07

To cure torpid Iiver, constipation.
loss of appetite, biliOusness, and all
other complaints of the liver, stomach
or bowels, take Liver-LaX. A 20 cent
little liver pill. Pleasant to take.
r. II. THOMAS. Leading Druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-07
Tales of Theatre.

Florizel Reuter-, Davcnport's boy
yiolinist. is to play an engagement at
the Illinois the evening of April II.
He leaves for Boston tomorrow, and
Will return for a visit To his home,
during which he will fill the engage
mcnt here, before sailing for Lon
don.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-07

All the. news all the time-The
Daily Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-07

pdcHtloT honeymoon IL the
bill for tonight at the Illinois
Dickson & Mustard's spectacular
trick pantomime. "Humpty DumptN
and the Black Dwarf" which will he
seen at the Illinois tomorrow evening
il said to be one of the most elabor-
ate and complete presentations al
pantumime that has ever been given
i'm this country. Although the piece
has been before the public number
of years. the present edition cclipses
all other versions Of the famous spec
tacle. This production fairly revcls
in gorgeous scenery and new and
novel mechanical effects, while tbs.
costuming shows an artistic eve. y,
IeNpenses have been spared i'm that re-
spect in securing the best obtainable.
The songs and accompanying poses
are new and up-to-date. while the an
ties of the clown and. other come
dams are numerous in the extreme.
New dances have been added to the
present production and with the aiG
of excellent scenic embellishments
that have been interviewer into the
piece, makes the present "IlumptN
DumptH' the leading production oi
its kind. TO cnumerate the many
new features in the piece. or attempt
To follow the clown i'm his many trav-
els would take time and space. Al
though surrounded by new scenes he
is still the same old fun maker. and
is able To make a better impression
with the aid of the many new fCa-
lures introduced. The principal roles
are all capably filled by the respective
members of the company, and all
combined present an ideal up-to-datc
Production.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-07

James McCabe i'm "Maloney's We'd
ding Day" pleased Il big audience at
the Illinois last evening. McCabc is
funny and sings well, and he is sur
rounded by several others who do
well i'm their parts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-07

~ Bachelors Honeymoon" is the
bill for tonight at the Illinois.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-28
TIMELY TOPICS

Freedman's bargain millinery is hay
ing special sale OF ready to Wear
hats.
has a fine bargain in a watch. Look
it up.
A. E. Cowles, at 5s Center street.
has Just received a lot of trimmed
walking hats. Call and see them.
Conlon Bros great necessity sale is
bringing the crowds. Look at the
prices on school dresses.
The d. b. Wilson Go has fine line
of ping-pong sets. Prices run from Toe
up.
The Original Boston shoe store is dis
posing of SIS ,0O0iwort Of footwear at
remarkably low prices.
Miller & Peck are selling Smyrna
rugs, 30x60, at $1.59 each.
The Curran Dry Goods Co quotes
some low prices on serviceable goods
for housekeepers' day, which is to-mor-
row.
Jones, Morgan & Go have suits for
young men, the right kind, from $3.50
to $25
Hubar & Co, pawnbrokers, have a
lot of unredeemed goods that will be
sold at a bargain.
A. Mailhiot is offering boys pants,
good school garments, at 10 per cent
discount.
Wilson & Tyrrell have the fall style
hats in and guarantee to sell at as low
price as any dealer IN town.
HoIczer, the standard shoe man adj
vises parents with small amount of
cash to call at his store when buying
shoes.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-28
suPT HoPsoN,s HAND.
Changes Being Made in and About thu
Meadow Street Freight Station.

Changes Being Made in and About .ths,
Meadow Street Freight Station.
A force of men are engaged trans,
ferring the main track OF the road be.
tween the Bank street crossings and
the crossing of the two divisions at the
Highland station further to the west,
thus allowing the use. of the present
main track at that point for a stand of
fifteen freight cars along the side Of
the freight station. BY doing this.
workmen employed in the freight house
and the general freight handlers and
transfer men will be able to unload
and to load thirty cars at once
The early train in the afternoon has
heretofore been allowed to leave south
bound at 1:28 without the cars being
cleaned. This has been changed and
now cars-dusted and cleaned take the
place of the ones heretofore used. The
1858 train which heretofore was
stopped north Of the Bank street cross,
ing for the purpose of attaching an ex-
ira coach now runs direct into the sta
ton and the extra coach attached
while the passengers and the baggage
are being transferred.
superintendent Hopson will soon put
on train to run from, Bridgeport over
the entire branch early In the morn.
ing carrying express matter and the
mail which now comes on the freight
and possibly passengers, the object
being to enable the early morning train
reaching here at S:38 to make better
time, superintendent Hopson Is ar.
ranging, it is said. for later train in
the evening out of Waterbury for New
Haven and Bridgeport.
These and other things which are
said to be coming In the way of better
railroad facilities will be greatly APP
preciated by the people of Waterbury
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-28
PURELY PERSONAL.

Miss Alice Bradley and Miss Mary
Ferris are spending a week at Block
Island.
Miss Mary Guilfoile has returned
from her vacation and will resume her
music classes September /.
Miss Mary Flynn of Holyoke, Mass,
is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs
James Foley of Keefe street.
Miss Kathleen McGrath of New
Brunswick, Mills spending vacation
with Mr. and Mrs Martin McGrath
Lizzie Sheehan and Lille Conner of
Sylvan avenue and Lizzie Gushing of
North Main street are visiting friends
in Springfield, Mass.
Miss Nellie Brennan, a nurse in the
Litchfield County hospital, is spending
few days with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs John Brennan Of Washington ave-
Aue.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-28
WARNED TO LEAVE.

Former Residents of the United States
Now Missionaries in Mexico.
Plainfield Ind. Aug 28.-Word has
been received from Everett Morgan
and his wife, formerly residents of
Plainfield, now missionaries at Cotove.
Mexico. that natives of that place
have warned them that unless they
shall leave the city by September II
they VIII be put TO death.
Mr. and Mrs Morgan were sent by
the board of foreign missions of the
western yearly meeting of the Friends
about four years ago and have been
at that place about a year. They,
with Miss Sarah Lindley, are the only
Americans in the city.
Appeals for protection in their be-
half have been sent to government
authorities. They probably VIII leave
the city on tho date mentioned, but
hope to return later.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-28
PosrMAsTERs IN POLITICS.
Assistant Postmaster General Outlines
the Pathway of Duty I. ]

Assistant Postmaster General Outlines
the Pathway of Duty
Washington, Aug 28.-A postmaster
wrote Assistant Postmaster General
Wynne, inqlliring whether he had a
right to join a political club, to make
voluntary contributions for the good Of
the party, and whether he might act as
a delegate to political conventions. The
ethics of the matter was expounded by
General Wynne as follows. and may
be accepted as general guide:
You are not prohibited from Joining
a political club, nor making voluntary
financial contributions outside of Il
government office or building, nor from
acting as a delegate to county, state
or congressional convention.
ssYou should not, however serve as
chairman Of state or county commit.
tees nor take active part in influencing
a political convention. nor make your
self unduly prominent in local political
matters
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-28
MORE DENTISTS SUFFER.
The Thieves Get After the Bridge
port Tooth Pullers This Time.

Burglars have been operating on
the dental offices of Bridgeport and
their methods of doing the job leave
but small doubt that they are the
same professionals who successfully
operated in Waterbury recently. The
other evening DR. Alvord's office in
Bridgeport was entered and $50
worth of gold taken. No clue was
left as to who the criminal was. The
Waterbury police, while they have
not any positive evidence concerning
those who robbed the local dentists,
know that they were professionals on
account of the way in which they
did the job, which showed their
knowledge of the business. They not
only took the gold but also seized on
the platinum, which is almost as ex-
pensive as gold, and which no one but
an expert would recognize as such.
Lieutenant Dodds said that it would
be possible in all probability to ascer-
tain the names of the crooks who are
plying their trade in this, part of the
country, but it would be another
thing to prove it conclusively in court.
The detective bureaus in New York
know just the number of men that are
engaged in crooked business and what
particular lines they follow and they
have their photos ready for identif-
cation. When they leave the city
note of what direction they, take is
made by the detectives and it is not
long before reports of their doings
commence to come in. Those detective
bureaus would undertake to appre-
bend them if the object was made
| great enough for them. Those fell
lows will operate throughout New
England with small chances of being
| detected. just as the individual who
robbed st Mary's convent in this city
some months ago afterwards success
fully robbed converts in New Britain,
| Lawrence, Norwich and number of
other places. In fact it is much
more easy to hunt up clew to pro-
! fessional crooks than it is to local
ones, through the medium of the New
York agencies, but it is much more
difficult to catch and place them be-
hind the bars.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-28
HOW PRISONER ESCAPED.

Moving Lawn He Ran Among Pic
nickers- Gucrd Afzaid to Fire.
Chicago, Aug %. "A new plan Sof
escape has been tried successfully by
Dyer. of the Ninth battalion, who
had been moving lawn near q pic
mic party, ran among the picnickers
and then into the cover of a ravine.
Guard George Breakley could not
fire for fear OF hitting some one in the
picnic party We
Dyer had served only one day OF his
sentence Of eighteen months in the
guard house. Desertion was bis of
Tease. ss
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-28
a THREE DAYS, MEETING

Chicago, Aug 2S. Plans for the ma
tional convention of the League of Re-
publican Clubs have been partly
framed. They contemplate a three
days meeting, to be held In Chicago
on October 2, 3 and 4. 1t Is the plan
to have President Roosevelt here on
October 3, while Senators Dolliver OF
Iowa and Beveridge of Indiana will be
the principal speakers on the Other
days
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-28
A NEW SERVICE.

New York, Aug 28.-Off1cial an
nouncement has been made according
to the Journal Of Commerce, that the
Mallory Steamship line will inaugur-
ate next month a regular weekly pas
senger and freight service between
New York and Mobile, Ala. The first
STEINER on the new service will be
dispatched from New York on Friday,
September 10, and from Mobile on
Saturday, September 20.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-28
TIIMRER MILLS BURNED.

Harrison, Idaho, Aug 2S HThe mills
of the Cameron Lumber Co have been
destroyed by fire, together with nearly
5000, 900 feet of choice lumber. The
estimated loss is betweenl $S0, 900 and
$4,000, with but $4,000 insurance.
Heroic work by the fremen and a
bucket brigade in which both women
and children assisted, saved the town
from destruction. The flames started
from a spark from an engine.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-28
FOR SALE.

The large fine brick residence with
lot Of about 12o feet on North Main
street, being No 161. formerly occu-
pied by myself and family, and for
the past few years by the Union Club.
Is now in the market.
This is to-day one OF the pest Ioca-
tions in our prosperous city for a
Doctors home and offices, or can be
used and improved for other profitable
purposes
! viii give the right party one or
the best real estate deals that was
eyer offered In central property. VIII
make terms to suit purchaser. Call
on
WILLIAM ]. SCHLEGEL,
Fo> this and other bargains in Water
bury real estate, in the Lewis building,
No 65 Bank street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-28
Summer
Bargains

Which must be disposed of
as soon as possible and as
we propose to sell them the
price is no object and they
will 60 for half their value as
we must have the room for
the incoming
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-28
WantS-FOr Salo-T'0 Rent

r. .OST--A bunch OF keys; owners name at
- tached. Reward paid TO finder ON return-
ing to Democrat office or to owner. 1t
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-01-04
Hum with Bow and Arrow.

A new class Of sportsmen has been
growing up within the last few years,
whose distinguished characteristic Is
based upon the line followed by the late
Maurice Thompson, sportsman and
author.
Thompson dsdained to use the shot
gun on small game, prcferring to match
skill against cunning. He made 1t u
practice not TO kill game until he was
close enough to watch and study 1t. So
he took long bow and went into the
woods after quail and grouse. He. hunt
ed rabbits In the same manner and was
very successful.
When he went after quail he stole
upon the flock in its haunts and picked
Off the birds with arrows that made no
noise and did not brighten those that
remained. In this way he grew to know
the haunts and habits of his quarry as
the shotgun hunter never does. Rabbits
he stalked in Il similar manner. The
point to be won was to see the rabbit
In the little form" where it spends the
day, in surroundings that render 1t we'll
nigh invisible and shoot 1t before Il
could run away. For squirrels he took
an ancient hintock rifle.
Most hunters are not handlcappina
themselves to this extent, says the New
York Times, but take instead Of bow OF
flintlock a small rifle with which the
head may be shipped Off a quail OF
grouse and tiny puncture made in a
rabbits skull.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-01-04
TeA.ORiNKINo SOUTH.

Formerly . Medicine, bat 10 New .
Beverage. 0n
THE Increased consumption Of tea
Ii one Of the interesting phases Of mod.
ern commercial life In the South" said
a drummer to q reporter. ''and you
would be surprised at the vast change
which has taken place In this respect.
The fact 10 that during the past few
years the changes In the ten business
has amounted to q revolution. I have
just returned from trip on the road
and touched some Of the most remote
places In Texas and Mississippi and
while have been out before In the
same territory, I was surprised at the
Increased number Of tea drinkers.
up to few years ago In the more
remote sections Of the country ten was
used almost exclusively In the sick
room. Tea had to be bought In the
country from the druggist. The man
who dealt In general merchandise rare
y thought Of selling ten. unless he hat
a medicine counter In his store. Tea
was something Gnicky, to be given to
the convalcscIng patient, along with
crackers, tasteless broth and things
Of that sort.
"This Is not the case now. Tea ID
bought In rather large quantities by
country merchants and the country folk
use 1t for other than sick-r0om pur.
poses. 1t Is extensively used through
out the country.
"There IL u still more interesting fact
In connection with the growth Of the
tea trade. Negroes are now great ten
consumers. You would be surprised al
the amount of tea consumed by this ele'
ment Of the population. Using tca Is
new thing with the negro element, but
since they have gotten into the tea
drinking habit they have vastly In
creased the consumption of the prod
uct. Yes, they have about quit using
sassafras roots for ea-making purposes
and this rather primitive drink Is now
used for Its medicinal purposes. 1t has
exchanged places with the other tea.
"These are some Of the reasons fol
the increased consumption of tea
There are, OF course, many other spe
cial and general causes for the new de
mand and altogether. the changes form
q rather interesting subject SO far III
modern commerce Is cOncerned."--NeW
Orleans Times,