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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-13
Advertised letter List No. Al.

The following is the list of adver-
tised letters remaining uncalled for
in the Rock Island postoffice for the
week ending Oct 10, 1908: Granville
F. Austin, j. \. Baker, Mrs. o. ]. Bri-
en-, 5. S. Grimm, Thomas Dugan, Mrs.
Josie Dagenhardt, Mrs. c. o. Dahl
stadt, j. r. Evans, Miss Mary Green.
James Grey. Mrs. Erie Greean, Pres
ton Hufford, Mrs. Hagenbush, James
Keator., John Lockwood, Mrs. Edward
Muller. Mrs. b. G. Mitchell, Miss Alice
Orr. Miss Mary Paddock, Mrs. James
Peek, Mrs. Magic Rhodes, T. II. Rahm,
Walter Skinner, Miss Alice Southern
George Shean, Frank Walker, Mrs,
Christia Wallis. Foreign: c. Otto
T. H. THOMAS, p. NJ.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-13
o. M. BABCOCK ORIGINATOR
OF"COsMoNICsr IN THE CITY

o. NJ. Babcock, of Philadelphia,
originator of 'cosmonics," or the sci
ence of situation, is in the city for
the purpose of furthsring local inter
est in his lectures and printed works.
1t is not the first visit to the city, he
having been here about ten years ago,
but this time he brings a wider and
more detailed application of his theo-
ries than he was able to present for
merly. He will appear before such
organizations in the three cities as
are likely to be Interested, such as
commercial and scientific clubs, etc.
Chief interest in Mr.. BabcOck's theo-
res from local standpoint lies in the
fact that he conceives that in the full
ness of time the triangular tract
bounded by lines connecting the tri-
cities with st. Louis and Chicago will
become the center of empire in North
America In other words, this will
be the central, most accessible and
most important from general point
of view of any tract on equal size on
the continent. Mr.. Babcock is pre-
pared to demonstrate this by means
of a series of charts showing the
course of the center of population
westward, and by other means. This
and various other social, commercial
and geographical problems are work
ed out in his published works. The
author had his charts at the Chicago
worlds fair and proposes to have an
exhibit at the st. Louis worlds fair
next year. Mr.. Babcock will appear
before the Rock Island Club at the
monthly membership meeting this ev-
euinU
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-13
C. DILLON IS INJURED IN
RUNAWAY NEAR HILLsDALF

Christopher Dillon, whose home is
a mile east of Hilsdale, was found
lying injured in the roadway just out
side the village Saturday evening. his
team having run away and thrown
him off, the wheels of the wagon.
heavily loaded with wood, passing
over his chest Mr.. Dillon is 60 years
of age. His condition is serious The
horses were caught short distance
from the point at which they started
to run away. They were not hurt
and the wagon escaped damage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-13
In IocioI Circles

Last evening, in honor of her 18th
birthday, Miss Pearl Fitz entertained
at her home, $50 Eighteenth street.
The evening was spent in playing
games and most delightful time was
had. Those present were Nettie My
crs, Cora McKown, Sadie Rosenberg,
Ethyl Fraser, Cora Van Calder, Sara
Stoddard, Mae Wilson and Ruth Buff
FUN, Walter Hart, Robert Hoffman,
Ben Rough, Guy Munger, James
Maucker and Oscar Frazer.
Miss Carrie Rosenfield, who is to be
married tomorrow evening to Ferd
Levy, was guest of honor at a card
party given by Miss Carrie Goldsmith
at her home on Seventeenth street
yesterday afternoon. SiN-hand euchre
was played. The prizes were won by
Miss Rosenfeld and Miss Ida Boths-
child of Davenport. Among the guests
were the Misses Eta May. of Lansing,
Mich, and Corinnc May, of Grand Rap
ids, Mich, who have come to attend
the wedding.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-13
F. A. HEADS TEAM WINS
IN CLUB BOWLING MATCH

Teams captained by F. a. Head and
Gus Tegeler bowled three games on
the Rock Island Club alleys last even
ing, tlA losers to pay for a supper for
tho Whole party. Mr.. Heads team
won by a score of 2.154 to 2,104. The
scores by games follow:
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-07-31

year the duties on soft coal. This
suspension is still in force. Coal,
soft or hard, is now free 10 enter the
ports of the United States from any
point in the world, paying no duty.
1t has been free to enter without
duty for a good part of year, and
as for anthracite, it has been to all
intents and purposes altogether on
the free list for years. Yet coal is
higher than at this time of year at
any season except during last years
strike, and there is only too much
reason to anticipate very high
prices next winter.
1t is apparent that the tariff has
little or no effect one way or the
other. The anthracite trust exists
and controls its market in combina
ton with the railroads. The West
ern bituminous operators seem to
have an equally firm grip on the
situation. Free trade in coal has
not relieved the public nor has it
apparently to any degree embarras-
sed or disturbed the operators East
or West.
The trust question and the tariff
question are independent problems.
The anthracite operators, by the
way, have mined in the last six
months more coal by about mil
lion tons a month than in any pre-
vious year.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-07-31
REFORM.

A number of sore heads and po-
litical nondescripts met in Denver
the first of the week and proceeded
to organize new party.
The effort will be to get all II e
long haired men and short haired
women together on platform that
will be broad enough to hold them
all, no difference how dlvergel t
their views or wild their ideas of
political reform. 1t will be great
party and all the political cranks
and those who have become too
good for either of the old parties
should flock to the banner at once.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-07-31
ANOTHER LESSON.
vious year,

A young man residing not far
from Arcola, recently purchased a
shirt which was manufactured In
the east. Rolled up inside of it he
found a note from yound lady
who had worked on it, in which she
said she would be pleased 10 cor
respond with the buyer of the shirt,
provided he was matrimonially in
clined. Of course the young man
answered it on perfumed paper and
used his rosiest language, stating
how glad he would be to marry.
In short time he received an
answer saying in sharp language
that the lady had now been married
three years and had two children,
Upon investigating why he was too
late, it was all explained by the fact
that the shirt had laid on the
shelves of the local dealer for sew
eral years. He did not advertise.
This is but one of the many ex-
amples that 60 to illustrate the fact
that every business must be adver-
tised if it is conducted successfully.
-Arcola Record.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-07-31

or frothy saliva from the mouth
There is a tendency for rabld AMI
mails to eat dirt, dung, sticks, etc.
Post-mortem examination shows
no signs of disease, although the
body is unusually stiff and rigid
and the stomach contains dirt and
other foreign material.
There is no treatment for rabid
animals, as death always occurs.
Affected animals should be isolated,
or destroyed at once to put them
out of misery, and to prevent pos
sible infection of others. Water
tanks and managers should be emp
tied and thoroughly disinfected by
using a strong solution of concen-
trated lye, or five per cent solu-
ton Of carbolic acid. Food con-
taminated with saliva should be
burned. Suspected dogs should be
destroyed. Persons should exer-
else utmost care to avoid being Bit
ten or infected through wounds on
the hands while caring for infected
animals.
Persons knowing of rabies are
asked to report to this department,
giving all the information possible
regarding the outb reak, as future
bulletin is contemplated treating
the disease in detail.
n. S. MAYO.
Manhattan, Kan, July 2S, 1903.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-07-31
WON OUT.

J.P Mccain, Galena's ex-may-
or, who has been in Chanute most
of the time for the last few months,
working up the electric line fran
chise, won out in council meeting,
Monday night. Mr.. Mccain has
had great fight and won over
strong competition.
The franchise given seems fair
and equitable to both parties and
Mr.. Mccain says he is in shape to
rush the enterprise. Mr.. Mccain
is an earnest pushing gentleman and
has made many friends in Chanute.
He will arrange to move his family
here at once ard begin active oper-
atoms as soon as few prelimi-
narys can be arranged. 1t looks
now like we will soon have an cleo
trio road.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-07-31

minated by an animal affected with
rabies may infect animals having
sores IN the mouth or digestive
tract, GA the infected saliva being
deposited upon an open wound or
irritated mucous membrane may
cause the disease.
The disease, as observed during
the past year, has been among cat.
tie, except in one instance where
two horses died. The loss among
cattle has varied from five to TWEEN
ty-seven head. In one herd of six
teen head, eleven died from rabies.
In four out of the seven outbreaks
reported, dog supposed to be ra-
bid was known to have bitten or
been among the affected cattle.
The disease usually occurs in from
five to ten days after the animals
are bitten, and, among cattle, they
may continue to develop the d.
sease for from eight to ten weeks
after the first case occurs.
The symptoms vary considerably
even among cattle. The affected
animal becomes nervous and excit-
ed, in many cases vicious, attack
ing persons and smaller animals,
particularly. In some instances
they will dash at person but sud
denly stop few feet away. There
is peculiar wild or vacant stare.
Affected cattle will often push and
maui other animals in the herd, and
there is tendency to lick the gent
tai organs of other cattle. AS the
disease progresses they become
more excited and will often emit d
hoarse below frequently or almost
continuously. In many cases there
is often violent straining as II to
pass dung, the rectum often being
averted. Paralysis often occurs,
and is first noticed in a webbing,
uncertain gait, and later the hind
quarters give way and the animal
is unable to rise. In few cases
the animals will fall in commissions.
In all cases animals will eat and
drink water until paralysis of the
throat makes it difficult or impossi-
BILE. There is frequent shaking and
swinging of the head and opening
of the jaws, with dripping of ropy
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-07-31
BROOM CORN.

The Illinois central acreage is
doubtless considerably short this
year. And the plant is not in as
prime condition as some years.
The chinch bugs are working pretty
lively in some localities and IN
others louise is doing deadly work.
Still; Notwithstanding the bad re-
ports that come in, the old reliable
central is likely to come up with a
very fair crop of fine corn.
The indications now are that this
locality will produce almost the
average crop, mostly about Savon-
burg.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-07-31
FRIDAY. JULY 81, 1908,
GOOD ORDER.

The city authorities of Oh anute
are very vigllant in their efforts to
preserve law and order in our rapid
ly growing little city. With so m NJ
hundred strangers, laboring men,
operators, spectators etc. IN our
midst, naturally some individuals
will slip in who have little respect
for the law till they are in the
clutches of its strong arm, so the
police force is having rather a
strenuous time of it.
Yet We will guarantee there is not
a city of the size of Chanute with
its hustle and business, any where
in the west where the laws are held
in more wholesome respect and
more generally obeyed than right
here.
We have a wideawake upright
citizenship that does not counter
ance violation of law and will W
hold the city authorities in their eff
forts to make of Chanute clean
moral city.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-07-31
THE GRAVE STONE
Preacher and Editor Virtue
Making Triumvirate.

MAKING lTluHlVIrate'
A preacher came at newspaper
man in this way: "You editors do
not tell the truth. If you did you
could not live; your newspaper
would be failure" The editor re.
piled: "You are right, and the
minister who will at all times and
under all circumstances tell the
whole truth about his members,
alive or dead, will not occupy his
pulpit more than one Sunday, and
then he will find it necessary to
leave town in hurry. The press
and the pulpit go hand in hand,
with whitewash brushes and pleas
ant words magnifying little virtues
into big ones. The pulpit, the pen
and the gravestone are the great
saint making .triumvlrate." And
the great minister went away look
ing very thoughtful, while the edi
tor turued to his work and told of
the surprising beauty of the bride,
while in fact she was as homely as
mud fence.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-07-31
Veterinary Department, ExperI-
ment Station, Kansas State
Agricultural College.
RABIES, OR HYDRoPHoBIA.

RABIES, OR HYDROPHOBlA.
Rabies, commonly called hydrop-
hobia, has been unusually common
among cattle in Kansas, at least
seven outbreaks having been report
ed during the past year. Rabi S
does not occur most frequently dur
ing hot weather, as is generally be-
lieved, the greatest losses occurrirg
during the fall and spring, but it
may occur at any season of the year.
The disease seems to appear periodi-
cally, some years no outbreaks be-
ing reported, and other years the
losses are frequent and severe.
Rabies is a disease of the nervous
system that is transmitted from one
animal TO another 10y direct inocu-
lation through a wound, usually a
bite from a rabid animal. 1t is
pos ible that food or water conta.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-07-31
CuRES SCIATICA.

Rev. w. L. Riley, L. L. D.. Cuba
N, Y, writes: after fifteen days of
excruciating pain from sci attic rheu-
matism, under various treatments,
was induced to try Billiards. Snow
Liniment the first application giving
my first relief, and the second, entire
relief, 1 can give it unqualified recon-
meneation. 25c, soc and 81 90 at q. p
Wilder's
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-07-31
NO IARlEE In his.

In view of the high price of coal
for this season of year and the
threats of much higher prices next
winter when coal will be IN steady
demand, what becomes of the plea
that the protective tariff is RESPONSE
BILE for the hold-ups of the people
by the "coal barons" and the coal
trust2
After the strike last year in the
anthracite regions Congress listened
to public clamOr and removed the
remaining duty on hard coal and at
the same time suspended for ore
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-07-31
BREED TO THE BEST.

My stations, Milton L 254lO, Black
Medium 325lI and Babrook 1852 will
make a stand at the Chanute fair
grounds from April LIST to July 1st.
These are all standard bred aud regis
tered road horses. For breeding or
prices call on me or at fair grounds.
WIN. COULTER.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-05-21

Jerry Hapgood Is a mean old thing
not to let me go riding. Auntie said
could, but Jerry helped her to get
into the mobile, and said, Some other
day. grille. you can go; the mobile
is too small to-dayi' Sucn a story!
It's just like 1t always is. Auntie Nell
only laughed, and got all pink O..
dear! | wish they'd get ruined away
with, dol"
And tear followed tear down Dettas
chubby cheeks
Meanwhile Jerry and Nell were spin
ming along the beautiful Maine coast.
Their journey was ended at the IA
nous lighthouse. where the keepers
wife provided n delicious lunch and
plunged Nell into an enjoyable con
fusion by asking. "will your husband
like any more milk. marm7"
Afterward they wandered over the
rocks. picking the few wild flowers
that grew in the crevices, and threw
rocks into the whistling well, while
watching the waves go by. as well as
doing other delightful things that
happy couples are wont to do.
As they started for home. Nell
flashed mischievous look at the
young man.
Weren't you mean not to let Delta
come with us?"
Il suppose So" said Jerry. but II
you knew how I've tried TO get you
to myself for moment. TO tell you
something I've wanted to for n long
time-can't you guess why left her
behind?"
you have known me exactly five
weeks" put in Nell. sauclly.
Don't Joke. Nell. Can't you see |
am In dead earnest and T."
There was loud crack. Whit OF
steam and the auto came to an abrupt
standstil.
what under the canopy is the mat.
ter with the thing?r was Jerrys query,
as he wildly pulled at the lever, which
refused to bulge.
Then suddenly the machine gave
jerk and n twist of its own volltion.
Hang ont" roared Jerry. as II
started forward at full speed. Don't
jump unless | tell you"
Nell bravely set her teeth. resolved |
not to scream. though wild with fear.
All the tales of autos running wild fed |
through her mind as the speed In
creased.
I'VE are in for It. Nell. unless can
steer 1t straight. To think I've brought |
you into this groaued Jerry.
Jerry! Look-the bridget" and Nell |
clutched his arm tightly at sight of a
primitive-looking structure with
single rail on either side. I'D just
AS soon-blow-up, Jerry-but
don't want to--drown."'
The next minute they tore across
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-05-21
ARCHIE HoosevELT's PONY.
How Pony Rode in an Elevator at
the White House.

Archie Roosevelt. while recovering
from an attack of measles. had n Wis
itor the other day. whose call will do
more to restore him to health than ali
the medicine the doctor can give him
says Washington dispatch. Soon
after Archie began to convalesce he
begged to be allowed to see his spot
TED pony. Algonquin. which is his con-
slant companion when he is well. II
was toe soon for Archie to leave his
room and Mrs. Roosevelt was com
PEELED to decline the request.
Charles. the groom, who looks after
Algonquin and who also Is a great
chum OF Archie. thought the matter
over and concluded that II Mr.. Archie
So
without confiding his plan to any
one ne led the pony the other day into
the White House and along the corri-
dor into the elevator The elevator
men were too much surprised to say a
word until after the elevator had dis
appeared. Wien the second floor was
reached Charles led the pony into
Archie's room and ushered it in.
10 say that Archie was delighted ex-
presses 1t mildly and the pony also
seemed to enjoy his visit.
This is the first time that a horse
mas ridden In White House elevator.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-05-21
A ROYAL Heart.

Ragged, uncomely and old and gray.
a woman walked In Northern town,
And through the crowd AZ she wound her
way
one saw her lolter and then stoop
down,
Putting something away in her old
torn gown.
You are hiding jewel" the watcher
said
tAh. that was her heart-had the truth
been readD
What have you stolen?" he asked again.
Then the dim eyes filled with sudden
pain.
And under the fickering light of the gas
broken glass;
She said. II hae lifted 1t up frae the
street.
To be cot o the road o the bairnies'
Under the nuttering rags astir
That was n royal heart that beat,
Would that the world had more like her.
Smoothing the road for its bairnies'
feeti
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-05-21

betta CLIMBED gently onto the bed.
bad cases, but nothing like this. It's
as black as ever. apd it's time that
the swelling went down"
Then Nell heard whispers of gan
grene," similar case" and he
doesn't take enough nourishment,
either. l believe he is fretting about
her."
The blood throbbed in Nells tenn
pies. Was 1t possible that Jerry was
in danger? Nurse had said he was
fretting about her; suppose she were
to send him comforting message?
The color famed over throat and
brow at the thought. She knew he
loved her. Would 1t be unmaidenly to
let him know that she, too. cared?
She thought a moment, then her
eyes danced mischievously.
"Dettal Come here," she called to
the child. who was playing with her
doll on the floor. DO you want to
have secret with Auntie Nell?"
THE never-tell kind?" said the
child. crossing two little fingers under
her chin.
Yes. dear"
Delta listened intently as Nell whis.
pered in her ear. Then she ran swift
ly down the hall to Jerry's room.
She peeked cautiously in at the
door. The nurse was out. Delta
climbed gently onto the bed and close
to Jerry's ear before she said;
"Auntie Nell said | was to call you
uncle Jerry. and she sends you this
IA 10 Lit
Whether kiss imprinted on ones
cheeks by proxy will cure broken
limb | am not prepared to say; but
certain 1t is that Jerry's swollen ankle
began to mend from that hour. and
Delta told Aunt Nell that his nurse
declared there was ''wadical change
for the better. ."-Orro Gushing Nelson
in Boston Globe.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-05-21
WANTED HIM TO REMEMBER.
Ungraclous Treatment Accorded
Would-be Philanthropist.

Ungraelous Treatment Accorded
Would.be Philanthropist.
An official visitor to an asylum was
surprised in the course of his inspec-
tion to find among the inmates a gem
tleman who complained that he was
uplawfully confined by his relatives,
who wanted his money. The official
took him aside and heard him lay his
case lucidly and sensibly before him.
The man seemed to be so remark
ably clear-headed that the commits
sioner made notes of the case and
promised that he should not be long
detained. He spent some hours in
making an inspection of the institu-
tion, after which he again saw the
unfortunate gentleman and expressed
the deepest sympathy with him. con-
fined there sane among the mad.
But do not fear" he added; your
case will be gone into at once. and
your discharge will be speedy. There
is no doubt about your sanity"
Thank you, A thousand times
thank you" said the gentleman. You
will never regret the trouble you are
taking"
They walked to the gate together,
chatting as they went, and shook
hands cordially at parting. The COM
missioner was passing through the
gate when he was violently Kicked
from behind and Frustrated in the
mud. He rose with difficulty, and
supporting himself by the gate,
gasped:
"What-what was that for?"
That" said the gentleman, now
grinning through the bars. that's lest
you forget"
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-05-21
"A Kiss by Proxy

| more" said the nurse; "let auntie go
to sleep again"
Nell looked up In surprise.
"A nurse? Have been III? Jerry
lis Jerry hurt
THE auto ran away: don't you re-
member" asked the nurse gently.
"Mr. Hapgood only fractured his leg
and you are both getting along nicely
now
20. that dreadful ride. remember, f"
answered Nell, with shudder.
Where am |, and where is Jerry ?"
with a slight tinge OF color In the
pale face.
They brought you both into this
old farmhouse. and Mr.. Hapgood is
just at the end of the hall"
The days passed slowly to Jerry, In
spite of the fact that he was under
the same roof as HIS divinity, He was
weighted down with the thought that
he had almost killed the girl that he
loved.
"She will never cnre for me now,"
he said to himself twenty times a
day.
A severe strain of the ligaments in
conjunction with the broken limb and
his mental worry, caused high fever
and intense nervousness. Nell over
heard their respective nurses discuss.
ing the case one day.
Il don't like the way my patients
ankle is coming on. Doctor seems TO
think it Will come out all right, but
don't know. I've seen some pretty
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-05-21
New Chinese Restaurant.

Clark street will sooE have a Chi
hese restaurant on an elaborate scale.
On the second. third and fourth sto-
ries of the building at the northeast
corner OF Van Buren, and Clark
streets the partitions are being taken
out and the three floors will be CON
Verted into three large rooms to be
devoted TO that purpose. The exter-
Tor VIII be adorned with balconies and
Illuminated. The floors will be laid in
marble mosaic and the different parts
OF each floor will be separated by
screens OF the most startling designs.
Chicago Chronicle.