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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
CORN BREAD.
Fond RecolIections of the Days of
the Hoecake and Flapjacks.


With good meal and a cook following
the lessons and traditions of the old
regime delicious bread may be baked
of Indian meal. But we have grave
doubts whether II can be baked as well
in n stove as in an open fireplace; but.
alas, of the latter only a few remain.
The ashcake, of course. must have
ashes. They are Indispensable. AS
we'll try to produce mint julep with
out mint. On the other hand, "hap-
jacks" need only a we'll creased FRYING
pan, but skill is required to turn them.
That is done by pitching them out of
the pan into the air and making them
come down flap on the other side. The
corn pone may be cooked in a stove or
range.
The hoecake was originally cooked
on hoe in the fields and in the negro
cabin. a skillet will do well enough
for ii, but must be well creased Mt the
bottom. So, too, with respect to egg
or batter bread. AS for corn mullins.
the appliances of n range are admira-
bly, adapted to them.
We wish some millionaire would fit
up Virginia country home I'm ante
bellum style and among other things
have in it n big open fireplace, a black
cook in n gingham dress, with a red
bandanna on her head, and also have
half acre mint bed. an icehouse and
an old time garden filled with raspber-
ries and gooseberries. thyme. sage, cur
rants and all the ordinary table vege-
tables.
When one of those old time homes
and gardens and kitchens Is restored
and the host and hostess have entered
into possession. we desire to be listed
as a frequent guest, with u reserved
seat in the chimney corner. Then all
we shall want will be the zest. the ap-
petite, the voraciOusness we possessed
when we. could eat eighteen rolls and
six eggs for breakfast and consume a
whole watermelon between meals. But.
alas, it would be easier to restore old
walls and open fireplaces than to bring
back the digestion and storage capacity
of n youth that's gone, of time that's
past and never can return.-Richmond
Dispatch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
An AI1igntor.s Nest.

Alligators' nests resemble haycocks
more than anything else to which they
can be compared. They average about
four feet in height and five feet in
diameter and are constructed of grasses
and heritage. First the mother gator
deposits one layer of eggs on mortar
like floor, and, having covered this with
q stratum of mud and heritage about
eight inches thick, lays another set of
eggs upon that. and so on to the top,
there being commonly from 100 to 200
eggs in a nest. With their tails the par
ents then beat down the tall grass and
weeds to prevent the approach of I'M
seen enemies. The female watches
her eggs until they are hatched by
the heat of the sun and then takes
her brood under her own care, defend
ing them and providing for their sub
SiStence
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
DIDN'T WORRY HIM.
Lndy's Attempt to Snub Self Made
millionaire Fell Fiat.

Lnuy's attempt to Snub Self Made
millionaire Fell Fiat.
1t was self made millionaire. and he
stopped one of three ladies at an inn in
the suburbs and asked her to play
pingpong. Now, he was Il most objec-
tionable person, with not even a speak
ing acquaintance with grammar and
q huge diamond in his cravat. The lady
would none of him.
Il don't know how to play" said she
politely He laid his hand on her arm.
and her politeness gave way to wrath
at the impertinence.
Jaw, come on" he said, 'Ill learn
you in a minute"
LEARN me?' she said Jelly. with
biting emphasis on the LEARN" Don't
you know that no man can learn wo-
man? My husband has been ten years
trying to learn me''-emphasis on the
"learn"-''and he hasn't done it yet"
But her snub was to that self made
millionaire as pea shooter TO rhi.
nOceros' hide.
We'll. say" said he. ''if you can't
learn pingpong in ten years you must
be slow. Come OH and try."-Washing-
ton Post
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
EnEInnd.s Oldest A1ehouse.

The oldest licensed village alehouse
in England is claimed to be the George
inn, in North st. Philip. The license
dates from 1897. Each story of the
picturesque old structure OverhanGs
that beneath. The front is broken by
bay windows, a porch and a flight of
stone steps leading to a doorway in the
wall. At the back are more quaint doors
and windows, and turret built against
the wall incloses an outside stair,
while in the yard still remains part of
the old gallery found in so many hos
telries of the middle ages. Most of
the front is timbered, and a curious
chimney surmounts each gable. The
upper floor inside is of plaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
The Rlenheim spaniel.

1t is Evolutionary custom in the
Marlborough family for each duke to
present Blenheim spaniel to the Ouch
ess when she enters Blenheim palace
for the first time as its mistress. The
story from which this custom had its
origin is that during the battle of Blen-
helm a spaniel followed at the heels of
the great duke throughout the day,
never leaving him until victory was
assured. and the duchess. the famous
Sarah Churchill. in memory of the in
cident forthwith adopted the spaniel
as her favorite dog.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
Easily Satisfied.

A little corner in her heart
She still reserves for me;
Her hand is on another's arm,
AS all who pass may see;
Another thinks her all his own,
Another looks with pride
Down at her winsome. girlish face,
While I must stand asidei
I turn to let our glances meet:
She looks back tenderly;
A little corner in her heart
She still reserves for me!
I feel exultant. knowing that
Through all the years to be
A little corner in her heart
Shall be reserved for me.
Yet why should be proud to know
That what is his take7
She wrongs him and herseif degraoe'
In secret for my sake!
She bushes, and her eyeiids droop:
pass In ecstasy;
A little corner in her heart
She still reserves for me!
Chicago Record-Herald
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
As 1t Sometime. Happens.

Anyway" said Enpeck. with Il sigh
long drawn out. Il may be able to wor-
ry-a along if they don't arrest me for
bigamy."
ARREST you for bigamyr' exclaimed
the acting head Of the misfit combina-
ton. What in the name of goodness
do you mean by thatY'
"Just what 1 said" replied the meek
and lowly martyr. 81 seem to have
married not only you, but your mother
and all the rest of your family as
well."-Chicago News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
HE PLAYED PORTER.
How n Quick witted Girl Settled q
Clever Gentleman.

Clever Gentleman.
On this particular occasion she land
ed In New York from q trip to Phila-
delphia about s o'clock in the evening.
AS, suit case in hand, she stepped light
ly from u Twenty-third street car at
Broadway, two gentlemen-tall and dis
tinguished looking in full dress, opera
hats, etc.-crossed the tracks at the
rear of the car and met her face to
face.
Garry your grip, num-" impudently
remarked one of them, with all the
airs of 'sInartie" who thinks ne has
done something clever.
Quick as n flash into the white
gloved hand went the travel soiled
grip, and with ITO the next corner"
the '.clever gentleman" found himself
suddenly transformed into a porter,
with a trim little miss walking along
beside him in u very matter of fact
way.
Looking as if he wanted to treat the
matter as joke and didn't know ex-
actly how, he religiously carried the
grip to the corner. What else could
the poor man do?3
Relieving him finally of his burden,
the girl innocently slipped dime into
the elegantly gloved hand (she was
used TO having porters assist herr and
prepared to board n car. Not the
slightest suggestion of a smile crossed
her pretty features.
AS the whiZ of the car finally
drowned the uproarious laughter and
the That's one on YOU of the victims
companion merry twinkle might have
been seen in a pair of blue eyes on
Columbus avenue car bound Harlem
ward.-Philadelphia Ledger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
A surety.

Somehow" said the girl in blue, Il
can't help wishing 1 had accepted
him."
"Why, dear?" asked the girl in gray.
why, he swore that he'd never be
happy again, and I'm afraid he Is"
"Ah, yes" commented the GIL in
gray reflectiyely. LAS matters are now
you can't be sure that he isn't, but If
you'd married him you could make
sure of it."-Chicago Post.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
The Roynl Temper.

"Hurrahr' yelled the sovereign peo-
PIE as they surged around the speak
er' S stand.
do you cheer because you agree
with the speakers views?" l asked OF
n rather smallish sovereign who could
not push his way into the thick.
Not at ALL" he replied. with dignity,
"but because he agrees with u.s."
Soyereigns, l then recalled, were al
ways jealous of their prerogatives.-
indianapolis News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
A Natural Conclusion.

"Here is story of a man who has
been arrested on the charge of having
three wives"
why didn't dey let him stay whar
he wuz?" asked Brother Dickey.
''Stay where he was?"
Yes, sub. Wuzn't he in de lunatic
asylum ?''-AtIanta Constitution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
IDEAL.

"An ideal match" they say, indicat-
ing the newly married couple.
"Eminently suited to each other. "
they continue.
Here they pause and watch the hap
Ply pair.
Seems like made to order meeting
of affinities," they conclude. HE is a
vegetarian, and she is a grass widow
Judge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
Appropriate.

'Why," asked the stage manager.
"do you insist upon shouting Bah" at
intervals of about two minutes?"
''Why?" repeated the villain in tones
that indicated complete confidence
in the consistency of his performance
Because the cast of characters plain
ly indicates that am the black sheep
of my family" What to Eat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
.JustfnabIc.

johnson writes that he's just killed
the hero in his new novel,"
--"Nell. he needn't worry over that.
ANY jury will acquit him."-Atlanta
Constitution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
a Chance.

do you think there is any possible
chance of my being one of your con-
tributorsY''
Edftor-Why. yes: l can't live al
ways.-New York Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
Depends on Circumstnnces.

She-Do you regard marriage as a
necessity or luxury?
He-Well, when man marries
cross eyed girl who says silly things,
whose nose turns up at the end and
whose father is worth about $2.OO0,O0O,
should say it was a necessity.-Chi-
cago Record Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
A Matter For wonder.

Mrs. Peck twho has returned from
Niagara)-I stood SPECIFICS
Mr.. Peck-Wonderful, wonderful!
Go himseln--I wonder how Niagara
did it?-Detroit Free Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
ApprecIntINe.

I'm afraid our boy Josh is one of
them geniuses who don't know the
value of a dollar" said Mrs. Corn
tossel
II dunno bout that" answered her
husband. From the way that Josh
keeps writin' fur dollars / should say
he was purity appreciative."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08

at does" replied the wise guy,
when my bank account is over
drawn" -Cincinnat Commercial Trib-
me.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-08
He Feels II.

Does a draft give you cold chills
down your back?'' asked the philoso-
Tlhor
The copper era., 1902-04-24

y large number of Clifton witnesses
spent last week at Solomonville, having
been subpoenaed in the Mcintosh case.
Many of them knew nothing about the
case, and were not put on the stand,
yet the actual expense OF the trip to
each of them was about $50, besides the
loss Of a weeks wages. The territorial
law does not allow witness fees in
criminal cases, which is great hard
ship on the witnesses, and also tends
to defeat the ends OF justice, as no man,
who is not personally interested in the
prosecution of criminals, will volu ntar-
lily acknowledge that he knows any
thing about such cases. He can't af-
ford to. The witnesses in such cases
should be allowed mileage and per
diem, and then it would be an easier
matter to secure evidence sufficient to
convict criminals.
The copper era., 1902-04-24

In view of the ey idcnce of even the
defendant, and undor the charge Of the
jury, it is impossible to comprehend
how jury composed OF honest, intel
ligent citizens, could possibly arrive AT
Il verdict of acQuittal. 1t is true that
stress upon the point that the "act
was committed without malice afore-
thought but the average citizen, who
would like to see the laws enforced,
that would have made to poor Reilly.
The jury, though, no doubt, took the
view that Reilly was to blame for not
so arranging it that the blows and
afOrethougbt." This was carelcssuess
on the part OF Reilly, and should be Il
warming to others in the future. AS
it was the first time Reilly had been
criticise him too severely for not hav-
ing previously arranged with Mcintosh
to use ut least little "malice afore-
thought OF course this would not
have prolonged Rsilly's life, but he
might have died conscientious OF the
fact that he had done his full duty as
n citizen, and had also set an example
for others to follow when "shuflling
off, in like manner. However, Reilly's
carelessness in this matter has estab-
lished a precedent which will be re-
ferred to in criminal cases for all ages
to come, which may. or may not, prove
a source Of coincidence to his relatives,
and those dependent upon his labor for
support. The Reilly decision will
now become famous throughout the
criminal courts of the United States,
and Gruham county, Arizona, will also
receive no small modicum of notoriety
But perhaps the lack of malice afore-
thought was not the only reason for
this most remarkable verdict by this
illustrious aud far-famed jury. Pub
lie opinion is somewhat divided on this
important question. Some claim that
Lame and Jonas, who so ably represent
ed the defendant, swayed the jury with
their mighty eloquence. Others have
intimated that the jury was under the
hypnotic influence of the dark
eyed. beautiful woman whose
charm OF person was indirectly the
cause OF the troable. The ERA wishes
it distinctly understood, not only with
the public. but also with Colonel Nc
Intosh, that it means no disrespect to
Mrs. Mcintosh, whom it is only fair to
state always conducted herself with a
degree of modesty, and If the word can
be used in this connection--propriety
far beyond those of her associates.
Yet there are those who contend that
The copper era., 1902-04-24
MCINTOSH ACQUITTED
The Jury Roasted by Judge Dean
Court Adjourned.

When the news reached Clifton last
week that James McIntosh was acquit-
ted for the killing OF Photographer
Reilly in this town some months ago
the people were at first dazed. and
then Indignant. The more they dis.
cussed the matter the more Indignant
they became. Never in the history
Of the town has public sentiment been
50 unanimOu. "a in this case. Previous
TO the trouble Mcintosh had many
friends here but the crime for which
be was tried was so revolving, and APP
parently so uncalled for, that even his
most intimate friends made no attempt
10 defend him, except TO say that they
did not believe he had intended 10
commit murder.
Mcintosh was tried for beating and
stomping. Reilly to death in the Rich
cliew saloon, his only defense being
that Reilly had made an insulting
remark to his wife, who is profess
sional gambler, and at the time OF the
trouble was running crap game in
the house. Reilly was under the in
mark was alleged to have been made.
In fact it was generally conceded that
he was quite drunk.
The ERA arranged for a synopsis OF
inefficient mail service. or through
some other unaccountable reason it has
not yet arrived. All who heard the
testimony agree that there was no
testimony showing that Mcintosh act
cd in self defense. From the testimony
Reilly was pOwerless to defend him
self from the first. and made no effort
to do so. The testimony of l.. J. Dun
agan was especially strong, and was
almost Identical with the testimony
given by him at the coroner's inquest,
while the testimony of the defendant
confirmed the previous statement made
in this paper that Mcintosh renewed
tho attack on the insensible man after
having been separated from him by
spectators.
In his charge to tho jury Judge
DOan said:
The defendant did not deny the
commission of the acts which resulted
in the death Of Reilly, but claimed
that he acted in self-dcfcnse.
The courts instructions to the jury
nearly eliminated any element of self
defense. The court told the jury that
the killing being proven, the burden
Of proving Justification or excuse, was
on the defendant, and to justify the
killing by the defendant in self-defense,
it must appear from the evidence that
4 reasonable man under the same cir
would consider himself in
Danger of loosing his life or suffering
great bodily injury.
The copper era., 1902-04-24
DUNCAN D0INGS.

Nephi Packer & Co. commenced
work on the Alabama last Friday.
Mr. Keene aud Geo. Phillips came in
from the Mayfower district last Mon
day with some very good ore.
Frank Powell came home from Doug
las where he had been TO seek employ
ment. He put in five shifts in one
month. He says Douglas is oyer-done,
men going and coming every day.
b. 3. Adams and Charles Sands came
over from Solomonville on Tuesday.
Mr.. Adams came 10 look after some
mining property that he has in the
Ash Peak and Steeplc Rock districts.
Charley comes TO attend the wedding
OF his daughter. Coda, who is TO be
married at o'clock TO day TO William
Keen, the agent here. We wish them
much joy.
April -, 1902. SANN.
The copper era., 1902-04-24

: "A neighbor1sn in with a bottle OF
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera ana
Diarrhoea remedy when my son was
suffering with severe cramps and was
given up As beyond hope by my regular
physician, who stands high in his pro-
fession. After administering three
doses of it, my son regained conscious
ness and recovered entirely within
twenty-lour hours" says Mrs. Mary
Halter, of Mt Crawford, Va. This
remedy is sold by all dealers in medi-
cine.
The copper era., 1902-04-24
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PURELY PERSONAL


/ Joe Hill is up from Duncan.
Henry Heinbuckle is down from
Metcalf
John Woods is in from he Dancan
country.
/ Colonel Dell Potter came in from
his SYLVAN retreat this morning.
Tom Whittlesey, manager of the
Coronado ranch, was in town yester-
day.
/ Colonel and Mrs. Price are up from
the valley.
/ Constable Billy Hamilton returned
yesterday from Stafford.
F Judge W. H. Chapman was down
from Morenci Tuesday last.
/ r. a. Foster and wife left Tuesday
last for Oakland, California.
Joseph Tanner was down from his
mining camp at Metcalf Tuesday.
B. Lucero, of Morenci, left Friday
last for FL Paso on Il visit to his family.
Mrs. w. 5. Davis left Sunday last on
a visit to friends at Abilene and Fort
Worth, Texas.
Ralph Mccormick, who is employed
at the Coronado mine, is spending the
week in Clifton.
Jim Randall is down from his
mines aud reports that his zinc ore is
turning to copper.
Cy. McQuarry, the Metcalf miner,
who has been in the hospital Tor some
time, has about recovered.
Mrs. Hudson left this morning for
Houston, Texas, on a visit to her
daughter. She will be absent all sum-
mer.
Chicago to act as an assistant to the
medical staff OF the Arizona Copper
company.
Judge Shirley of Metcalf is attend
ing the meeting OF the grand lodge OF
Odd Fellows, which is now ir session
at Prescott.
George Fraser and wife left Monday
last for Mrs Fraser's home in Missis-
sippi, whore they will spend few
weeks pleasuring.
Gordon Mclean, of Los Angeles, is
spending few days in the city assist
ing DIR. Davis in experimenting the
construction of the new water works.
LII T., 4, y.
this morning whore he will spend a
few weeks. Mac has gone down to as
sist Dick Lakenan in organizing his
troup of acrobats.
w. H. Wilton was in from his ranch
last week. He was disguised by shaw
ing off his flowing beard, and found it
necessary to introduce himself to his
most intimate friends.
Bill Smith, who has been ranchinG
near Duncan for some time past, has
returned to Clifton, where he has ac-
cepted employment in the ice plant.
His family will remain at Duncan for
the present.
David Christy, who recently arrived
from Scotland, has accepted employ
ment in the Copper barber shop. He
is we'll pleased with Clifton. He is
young man OF good address who has
little trouble in making new friends in
his new home.
Sd. Sullenberger cashier Of the First
National Bank, left last week for Tex
as for his family who will return
with him in few days to become
permanent residents Of Clifton. +. 7.
Greer, OF Stafford, is assisting in the
bank during the absence Of Mr.. Sullen-
berger.
Salvatore Sirrianni, who has extern
sive business interests in Clifton, will
leave italy May % for Clifton. Mr..
Sirrianni has spent nearly two years in
Europe sightseeing and pleasuring,
but he is tired of leading a butterfly
life and returns to Clifton to again take
an active interest in his business al
fairs. He will assume personal charge
of his business houses July 1st. He
will be given a hearty welcome on his
return by his Tany friends in the
camp.
The copper era., 1902-04-24

A. J. Waldy, who is connected with
the Missouri Bridge & Iron Works Co.
OF Leaveuworth, Kansas, is in charge
OF the construction of the building for
the extension of the reverberatory
plant OF the \. c. Co. Mr.. Walday
had charge of the steel structural work
OF the Longfellow concentration, erect
ed by the A. c. Co. last year.
The copper era., 1902-04-24

The present dry season will s. certain
~ make difference with crops in the
ella valley unless rain soon comes.
However short crop means a high
price, and that is some satisfaction.
The copper era., 1902-04-24

The ERA is in receipt OF the COM
mcuccmcnt exercises OF the Latter
Day Saints Academy to be held at
Thatcher, April 18th.
The copper era., 1902-04-24

Frank Weaver was in from his camp
in the Greenlee district and reports
that he is now striking both gold and
silver in his copper mines. Frank is
A hustler. and if he don't make mill
lion il won't be his fault.
The copper era., 1902-04-24

w. b. Kelly, editor of the Bisbee
Review, spent a few DAYS in Moreuci
and Clifton last week, taking a little
needed recreation. lie left the Re-
view in charge of his father, George II.
The copper era., 1902-04-24
GRANT COUNTY MINING NEWS.

GRANT COUNTY MlNlNG NEWS.
The Missouri Gold Mining Syndicate
shipped a car OF high grade ore to
Cerrillos last week.
The General Concentrates company
of New York, announces that their
machine will not treat with profit the
ores of the old Houston-T - asSrel inc,
P PI GnosAitoss<s.1Ls....iA.
The Hamilton property in Gold
Gulch has passed into the hands OF
Harvey Finch, who will go east in
q few days to arrange for a treating
plant. y concentrating plant or
stamp mill in operation in Gold Gulch
will look pretty good.
Your correspondent spent a day
with the contractors at the oil well
drilling camp of the FL PasO Oil &
Coal company, who are prospecting at
Cooks Peak. They are working hard
and expect TO sink 1900 feet if no oil is
encountered. They will undoubtedly
strike coal and possibly oil. Their
camp is about IS miles east OF White
Water station on the Santa Fe.
There is some talk of organizing a
Mine Owners and Ore Shippers Asso-
citation. to embrace all the mines of
Grant county, for the purpose of advan-
cling the mining interest in the county.
Such an organization with an ore
selling committee would be a good
thing and would materially assist the
small miners in disposing Of their pro-
duct at the highest market price.
a sampling works to be controlled
by the ore selling committee would be
the next step. JOHN HULIT.
The copper era., 1902-04-24

VIM. Morris, formerly of the Solo
knoxville country, has purchased the
Spoon corral on Copper avenue, and is
doing a good business.
The copper era., 1902-04-24

Il. w. Illingworth, editor OF the Mo-
renci Standard, was admitted to the
bar at Solomonvillc last week. The
ERA congratulates Judge IIlingworth