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

iobbers of naval stores. linseed oili
waste, etc.
The institution in word is one that!
is adding every day to Rock islands,
advantages in commercial way. 1T
gives constant employment to fromb
thirty to forty men and it's futurel
growth il Is reasonable to supposed
will be repaid and substantial. Thel
local management of the enterprise
* in the hands of j. S Wilbert.
J. 5. Wilbcrt, the manager of thek
Penn Oil & Supply Go. is young MANI
who by business qualifications andE
strict application, has risen from al
clerkship i'm the Office to the positions
of manager. Born in Eric, Pa. i'll
1868, he obtained good business edu-
cation and then began life in the oil
producing regions of Pennsylvania.
In 1892 he came to Rock Island as a
clerk in the office of the Penn Tank
reputation for its products, or has
had pleasanter relations with its pa
Line Co. He was closely identified
with the growth of the enterprise
launched here, and so inl time was
made manager and under his care
and supervision it has grown and
prospered. Mr.. Wilbert keeps in close
touch with the business public. He
knows the oil business thoroughly,
having had practical experience in
the oil regions. He is himself inter-
ested in oil producing properties in
Pennsylvania and Ohio. Mr.. Wilbert
takes an active interest in public af-
fairs; is an enthusiastic member of
the Rock Island Club, and "A popular,
energetic and untiring business man
of more than ordinary ability.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

Probably one of the best known
grocery firms in this city is Langc
Il Heitmann, 27O4 Seventh avenue.
Like many prosperous firms they
began business in a modest way, pur-
chasing in 1896 the stock of c. w
Horton at POO Seventh avenue. The
business grew and prospered from
the start, both members of the firm
being energetic, thorough business
men, and both having had wide eX-
perience in the grocery line Because
of the courteous treatment to their
patrons. and because of the conf
dencc which the latter placed in
them, the business grcwS rapidly. in
creasing materially each year until
their old quarters became too small
for their needs, and in 1900 they
were forced to move their stock to
the prescott spacious store room
which they had erected at cOnsid-
cradle outlay of money.
Henry Lange. the senior member of
the firm. is one of Rock Islands rep
rescntative German citizens. Born in
Germany in 1861 he came to this
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

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PROGRESS

Hervey J. Skinner of Philadelphia
has recently spoken n word for great
American industry that is little heard
Of by most people-the manufacture OF
chemicals, says the New York Tribune.
81 suppose it is a natural instinct to
get as far away from n chemical facto-
nv as possible" Mr., Skinner said, but
they are very necessary institutions.
The amount of heavy chemicals used
In this country in year is something
enormous. Sulphuric acid. for instance,
is product that is required in n hun
dred ways, from the manufacture of
fertilizers to that of delicate drugs or
very refined chemicals, and almost all
the chemicals, except the rarer prod
ucts. are manufactured in the United
States. Some rare ones are imported
from Germany. The technical schools
are turning cut every year more men
fitted for the higher branches of the
manufacture to meet the growing de-
mands for the product"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
59di;7 ;;l;.Il3

Why do you take milk in your tea
Most persons would answer, Because
they liked it that way. But the scien-
lists have found n deeper reason, plac-
! ing the custom on purely scientific
| grounds, says n writer in the New
York Press. These learned ones dis
course as follows:
We use sugar in our tea to prevent
injury to the coatings of our stomachs.
Whenever fannie acid and albumen
meet, they fall desperately in love with
each other, get married and live to-
gether ever afterward as tannate of al
bumen. or leather. Now, there is tan
mic acid in tea and a lot of albumen in
the coating of the stomach. The tan
mic acid weds as, much of this as is al
lowed by the laws of chemistry and so
far Injuries the stomach.
But milk also contains albumen.
When milk is added to tea, therefore,
the molecules of fannie acid select
their albumen partners from it, and as
divorce is unknown to tannate of al
bumen the albumen of the stomach re-
mains single. and so the lining of the
stomach is uninjured.
Now, you may imagine that when
you nix y SdlIu uTeSSiHS you put VINO
gar i'm because it tastes better made
that way, but you are wrong again. 1t
is for Il chemical reason, which is as
follows:
Raw vegetables are easily enough di-
Gested 10y cows and horses. but with
difficulty by the human stomach, be-
cause they contain that hard. fibrous
substance, cellulcse. But acids dissolve
cellulcse. and vinegar is an acid. That
is why we take it with salad and cab
bagc and doubtless that is why il
tastes so well. fer the palate is an OK
ceIient judge OF what is good for the
stomach. oil is added for the very
good reason that IL protects the lining
of the stomach from the action Of the
acid i'm the vinegar.
Why do we take butter on bread?
Partly because wheaton -four does not
contain enough fat ard partly because
butter contains tritling quantity of
substances called "cXtractivcs" which
in some unhnown way stimulate the
appetite and aid digestion.
Why do we take pepper. mustard and
spices? Because they tickle the glands
Of the stomach and make them work.
Consequently they produce an alum
dant supply of digestive juices. They
also stir up the liver. and Il stirring up
of this organ is an important thing for
people who live sedentary lives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

rapid writing is taught together with
The careful and systematic habits
formed by the training in the depart
ments of business practice, have given
this school place second to none
among institutions devoted To bust
ness education. The photography
and typewriting departments have
furnished large number of Young
men and women with an education
by the aid of which they have found
rcmuncrativc employment or the
many students who attended this
school during the last year the ma
jOrity are now actively engaged in
business for themselves. or are hold
ing responsible positions in the en-
ploymcnt of others. They are To he
found in banks. stores, warehouses
and Offices of every kind. winning the
esteem Of their associates by their
fidelity. and making themselves indis-
penSabIe because of their quickness
and accuracy. and ever advancing on
ward and upward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
LethaI Chamber Tor Dogs.

4 lethal chamber for the destruction
Paris pound. Thirty condemned dogs
are placed in n cage, which is rolled
on to Il platform which by hydraulic
force sinks about six feet into the
earth and is Theoretically closed. Car
bonic acid gas is turned on, and in the
space of forty seconds every dog dies
without n struggle. BY the old system
the use of common gas-the dogs suf-
fered for Tometimes two and three
minutes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
Hcrbivorous F1esh Eaters.

According to StOckwell. the cattle Of
the Lake Huron region often eat flesh
which has been applied to the fields as
fertilizer. Fish eating is not uncom-
mon among horses, particularly Shet-
land ponies. y herd of 100 of them.
when taken to America recently, had to
be '.pastured" for n time on the beach
TO satisfy their craving for fish and
seaweed. They were gradually weaned
and accustomed to the usual fare Of
horses. but they retained their liking
for fish and transmitted il to their de-
scendantS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
How to clean EyegInsses.

If you wear spectacles or eyeglasses.
remember that they need an occasional
washing with soap and water. After
drying give a final rub with tissue pa
per and powdered whiting or prepared
chalk. Dim glasses are likely to injure
the sight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
world,. Grcnte.t Iron Rnnee.

DIR. c. X. Leith. who is preparing a
monograph on the great Mesabi iron
range of Minnesota for the United
States geological survey, says that the
rapid development of this range since
its discovery ten years ago has in it
self been sufficient to give American
steel manufacturers the advantage in
foreign markets. 1t is the greatest iron
range known in the world.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

A final test of Il new brea thing he'll
met TO be used by the Partisan fire
fighter was successfully held the other
day in Paris. The helmet was invented
by Professor Bouchard and generates
oxygen. making an air tube unHeces-
sary. Some of the firemen remained an
hour in dense smoke without the
slightest discomfort.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
nnmhhcu Emit

The newest product of scientific gar.
dening is the drmbbell fruit. 1t re-
sembles Slamese twin peach and
tastes like peach Favored with pine
apple 1t is said to be delicious, far
surprising any known fruit in the del
icacy of its flavor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
wild Pigeons Dying out.

In making n group collection of wild
pigeons recsStly for the American Mu-
scum of Natural History the surpris-
ing fact was developed that this spe-
cics. which within the past fifty years
has been regarded as one of the most
abundant of our native birds, has be-
come so rare not only i'm nature. but in
collection. that specimens of it are al
most understandable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
How. to Make Chocolate Fudge.

How. to Make Chocolate Fudge.
Put over the fire i'm n porcelain lined
saucepan, n cup each of milk. grated
Chocolate and granulated sugar. Boil
until little dropped in ice water
hardens. then remove from the fire;
add Il teaspoonful of vanilla and beat
until the mixture is creamy. Turn
into buttered pans and mark into
squares
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
ITS LOCAL HISTORY

THE Penn Oil & Supply Co. Ltd,
which has its plant located i'm the
west end of the factory district, is
one of the solid institutions of Rock
Island whose growth has kept pace
with the city. The Penn Oil q supply
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

I is now generally recognized that
] the Davenport Business college af-
fords advantages for securing n Prac-
teal education possessed by few, if
any other schools. The thorough in
struction in rapid figuring, bookkeep-
ing, commercial law. business cor
resPondence, political economy, the
successful manner in which plain and
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-03
]. W. Howten Dead.

John W. HowteD died Saturday
evening Of pneumonia and heart fail
ure after a briet illness. He was aged
Sc years and leaves wife to mourn
his decease. He was for many years
a Santa Fe conductor and resided at
Manchester before locating here. He
was q member Of Oak Hill Masonic
lodge and Of Abilene commandery.
Funeral services Of the late John
W. Howten were held this morning.
The service being under the auspices
Of Benevolent lodge, A. F. and A. M,
Grand Master T. E. Dewey conducted
the Masonic portion Of the ceremony.
He was supported by Grand Chap
lain, Rev. F. Bergstresser, and the
services at house and grave were very
impressive.
An escort from Abilene command
cry, knight Templars, in full uniform
marched to the cemetery. A large
number Of friends from Manchester
and vicinity we're present to show
their respect for the memory Of the
deceased.
Among the floral tributes was a
beautiful Shrine design from Isis
Temple, Salina. The W. M. Of Oak
Hill lodge and several members came
to attend the service.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-03
School Closing.

School district 80 taught by Miss
Minnie Giants closed March 2S and a
very enjoyable time was had by all
present. At noon the patrons Of the
district arrived with well filled baskets
and soon all we're enjoying the b'unti-
full repsst spread before them. After
dinner We listened to a delightful pro-
gram excellently rendered by the
children and teachers, which showed
study and careful training. Especial
mention might be made Of the flag
drills which certainly could not have
been better. But the best thing on
the program was reserved for the
last. BY this we mean the speeches
made by the members Of the board.
As speech makers they are a decided
success. At late hour we departed
for our homes feeling that we had
spent profitable afternoon. Our
school this winter has moved along
smoothly and with scarcely a jar to
disturb it and the people in our dis
trict are we'll satisfied with the work
Of the pupils and teacher.
A PATRON.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-03
APPLICATIONS FOR PARDON.


Washington, April 1.-The presi-
dent has denied II applications for
pardon and has granted clemency
In six cases. He commuted to a term
Of imprisonment to expire April /,
1902, the sentence Of Stephen Bus
sell, now serving q life term in the
Ohio penitentiary for murder. Bus
sell ALREADY has served the equiva-
lent Of a 22-years' sentence. He was
originally sentenced to be hanged,
but his sentence was commuted to
life imprisonment by President Har-
rison on the ground that he was not
guilty Of willful, premeditatsd mur-
der. The president also pardonsd,
In order to restore their civil rights,
James II. Tourtlllott, Of Wisconsin,
and Peter ]. Monaghan, Jr., Of Chi
eago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-03
Federation Of womsn's Clubs.

Wichita, Kan, April Mrs Lora
Priddy, chairman Of the programme
committee, General Federation OF
Women's clubs, has announced the
subjects and chairmen Of sessions Of
the sixth biennial convention at Los
Angeles, CAL, May to s. The large
allowance of business meetings is q
wise provision for the settlement OF
the color question and reorganiza-
ton, which promise to precipitate
the most spirited discussion in the
history Of the organization. Los
Angeles club women are planning to
entertain 5000 visitors. Special
trains to the convention city are to
be run from every section Of the
country.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-03

bill. Messrs. Williams, OF Mississip-
p; pou, of North Carolina, and
Spight, Of Mississippi, spoke on the
proposed investigation Of the south
ern franchise question. Mr.. Bell, Of
Colorado, discussed the financial bills
before the house.
Mr.. Payne, chairman Of the ways
and means committee, reported the
Cuban reciprocity bill and gave no.
tice that he would call II up week
from to-day.
Mr.. Sulzer, Of New York, intro
duced the following resolutions:
"rhat we sympathize with the he
roic Beers in their struggle to main
tain their liberty and independence,
and protest in the name Of humanity
and civilization against the contin-
uance Of war which outrages the
feelings OF all liberty-loving people,
and that the congress Of the United
States, being committed to the prln-
ciple OF arbitration for the settle
ment of international disputes, the
president Is hereby respectfully re-
quested to urge upon the govern
ment OF Great Britain the wisdom Of
adopting this policy for the purpose
Of stopping the awful atrocities now
going on In South Africa; and that
the president is hereby directed to
maintain strict neutrality between
the contending forces and prevent the
shipment Of contraband goods from
ports in the United States to aid the
British soldiers in South Africa, and
respectfully inform the British gov
ernment that il the war in South
Africa Is continued II must be con-
Quoted In accordance with the rules
Of civilized warfare and the provi-
sions agreed to and adopted by tho
Geneva convention and The Hague
peace convention"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-03
0LE0 BILL DEBATED.
Two Speeches For and One Against
the Measure.
The SUNDRY CIVIL BILL IN HOUSE.


Washington, April 1.--During the
entire session Of the senate yester-
day the oleomargarine bill was un-
der consideration. Three speeches
were delivered, two In support Of the
measure and one against 1t. Senator
Simmons, Of North Carolina, made
an extended argument In opposi-
tion to the bill reinforcing cogent-
ly points heretofore made against
the proposed legislation and adding
some new and forceful arguments.
This was Senator Simmons maiden
speech in the senate and he was cor
daily congratulated at its conclu-
sion. Senator Dillinghan, of Ver-
mont, presented strong legal argu-
ment in support Of the measure and
vigorously arraigned the manufactur-
ers of oleomargarine for imposing,
AZ he said, a fraud upon the people.
In supporting the pending bill, Sen
ator McCumber, Of North Dakota,
expressed the belief that the farm
ers OF the country were entitled to
the protection afforded by the bill.
Incidentally, he advocated general
pure food legislation.
Senator McMilin introduced a bill
authorizing the construction Of
union depot in Washington to cost
$4,O0O,OO0.
Senator Ilansbrough introduced an
amendment to the army appropria-
tion bill providing an appropriation
Of $1,000,O00 for the construction of
buildings for post exchanges.
Senator Martin, from the commit
tee of the District Of Columbia, re-
ported fayorably the amendment au-
thorizing the construction Of a me-
mortal bridge across the Potomac
at Washington. 1t fixes the cost at
$5,OOo,0OO and makes a present ap-
preparation Of 100000.
Senator Mitchell, who was author
lied by the senate committee on in
teroceanic canals to confer with the
republican steering committee Of
the senate, reported to the canal
committee that he had been in con-
ference with the members Of the
steering committee and that he had
been led to believe that unless there
is change Of plan the Nicaragua
canal bill will be placed on the SEN
ate calendar as the unfinished busi-
ness after the disposal Of the Chi
nese exclusion bill.
The house yesterday began con-
sideration Of the sundry civil ap-
preparation bill, completing the gen
eral debate before the close Of the
session. Little Of the speeshmsk.
ing Yesterday was pertinent. TO the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-03
BURTON HDLPBDGA.R qODORN EVANS.

They were almost unanimous in their
demand to have Evans removed.
That is why took such q strong
hand in the fight against him. ] am
glad be is gone, and SO are the old
soldiers and all other patriotic citi.
zens Of the country who felt outraged
at bis official malavolence.
"As to bis probable successor, all |
can say is that President Mckinley
agreed to give the place to Kansas
man and l hope President Roosevelt
can see his way clear to carry out
the agreement Of the martyred presi.
dent"
A large delegation Of old soldiers
called on Senator Burton and asked
him to use bis influence against the
confirmation ia the senate Of any
appointment which may be given to
Pension Commissioner Evans when
the latter retires from his present po.
sition. The veterans represented
that they we're much annoyed by the
announcement that the policy Of MIR.
Evans was to be continued by his
successor. Mr.. Burton promised to
bring the matter before the president
as soon as possible after he returns
to Washington.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-03
vice. Solo by Miss Kump at the eve

vice. Solo by Miss kump At the eve-
ming service.
LUTHERAN.
An interesting feature oi'the Easter
service was the accession OF IL new
members to the Lutheran church.
The cash offering Of the day was
tll2.9S. The morning music was:
solo-"Hall. Happy Morning" ashford
p .....,...... ......................M Miss kugler
Anthem-"Go Forth to the Mountains
(Danks)
Duet. Mrs. Young and Mr.. Ellison
Solo-sGome, see the Place where Jesus
Lay -tBartlett). t)......... MRS. Young
An Easter service entitled HE Liv.
eth" was rendered by the Sunday
School in the evening at 7;SO o'clock.
-4 CATHOLIC.
There were two masses at St.
Andrews Catholic church on Easter
morning. The first was at Sa. M,
low mass. The second at 10 q. m !,
high mass, at which the choir
rendered a new mass with excellent
singing and music.
PRESBYTERIAN.
There was special Easter service
and sermon in the morning. In the
evening the choir gave song service
that was especially adapted to the
the day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-03
Tired Out

That's nothing. Every one
is tired at times. The trouble
is you can't get rested. It's
your impure blood that makes
the disturbance. Try Ayers
Sarsaparilla. Your doctor
will tell you what is in it, and
why 1t will help you so
promptly.
81 suffered terribly for IL years.
The doctors said my blood was all turn
ing to water. At last ! ried Ayers
SarsapariIIa, and was soon In the best
Of health again"
Mrs. J. v. Fisla, Hadlyme, Conn.
u. All tssgsish. &c. AVER CO., LsvsII, Msss.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-03
School Report Of Dist. eS.

Report Of Harmon school: The term
closed March 2S, 1902. with an ex-
ceptional good record for the year.
Total enrolment 26; average daily
attendance IS. Pupils not tardy
during the year are; Elmer and
Ethel Low, Earl, Gertie and Guy
Marts; George and Alice StGcker,
Bertha and Albert Schumann, Maude
and May sherwin and Henry Lorson.
Those neither absent nor tardy for
the first six months are: Elmer and
Ethel Lowe and Bertha Schumann.
For the year there were only 45 cases
Of .tardiness. A. 4. Bert, teacher.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-03

Leavenworth, Kan, April i.--Mrs.
William Small, . wealthy Leaven-
worth widow, has given $4,000 TO
build q ladies' rest In this sity. Tie
building will BE- completed this year.
Mrs. Smsll's husbsnd WAS . pioneer
merchant Of LeavenwertA and TIE
A"ildIng viii b . memorial to bin.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-03
Stamp Of Metropolitan Approval.


"When anything especially good
is done successfully in any particular
branch o! life. those who observe in
variably wonder why. Now that
Hennessey LeroyIe really has scored
q universal success in Other Pep
ple's Money, both managers and
play wrights besiege him with offers
for the coming season. Mr.. Ieroye,
very graciously declines, feeling salts
fed that he knows when he's got
good thing-and he surely has in
"Other Peoples Money" which will
be seen here again this season at the
Madison Square theatre. IN Y.
Herald, Dec. 2Slh.
Coming to Seelye theatre soon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-03
Died Of Pneumonia.

Mrs. Chiles died Saturday after.
noon at her home 15 miles northwest
Of pneumonia, aged 6S. Her husband
died last summer. Burial Monday at
Prairiedale.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-03
For Sale.

so head Of high grade Poll Angus
heiiers 2 years old, with about 20
calves and some 40 more due to calve
this summer. win sell cheap II taken
before grass. o. l., TmIsLER,
27.2c Chapman, Kas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-03

The following is the list Of un-
claimed letters remaining in the Abb.
lene postoffice for the week ending
April 4, 1902. Have your mail ad-
dressed to your box number and it
will be promptly delivered;
GENTLEMENs LIST.
Jones, J Robert, Kessinger, Hr,
Laity. Thomas, stroup, Mac
West, WR
LADIES LIST.
Barns, W NJ Carpenter. Mrs Emily
Hubbard, Mamie Holt, Mrs Frank
King, Augusta Reed, Mrs VIM
One cent will be charged for all ad-
vertised letters.
Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised" giving date.
RICHARD WARlNG, P. NJ.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-03

There are cheap baking pow.
ders, made from alum, but
their astringent and cauter-
izing qualities add a
dangerous element TO food
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-03

Few fine Barred Plymouth Rock
cocksrels. Mrs. ]. Stark. 2 miles
west, l mile south Of Acme. 22.Scs