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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-01
A Lincoln Joke.

One of Lincoln's visitors in the early
days of his administration says:
''He walked into the corridor with
US, and, as he babe us goodby and
thanked - for what he had told him,
he again frightened up for n moment
and asked him in an abrupt kind of
way, laying his hand as he spoke with
q queer but not uncivil familiarity on
his shoulder, You haven't such thing
as n postmaster in your pocket, have
your
- stared at him in establishment
and thought a little in alarm, as if he
suspected n sudden attack of insanity.
Then, Mr.. Lincoln went on: You see, it
seems TO be kind Of unnatural that you
shouldn't have at least Il postmaster in
your pocket. Everybody I've seen for
days past has had foreign ministers
and collectors and all kinds, and l
thought you couldn't have got in here
without having at least n postmaster
get into your pocket 1.-The True
Abraham Lincoln"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-01
MRS. CORNELIUS VANDERBILT, JR.

nelius' fiancee was scorned by the lat
ters family, have made it easy for the
Vanderbilts to reunite. Her social sue
cess has been as marked and brilliant
as has that of her husband in business.
No Vanderbilt since his grandfather
has shown more solid ability and pluck.
He is credited with having doubled the
fortune he received from his father.
Young Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt has
outshone all the other Vanderbilt wom-
en- in social way. She and her hus-
band became the recipients of marked
courtesies from Emperor William on
three different visits to Germany. Re
Gently at Kiel no Americans attending
the naval regatta there were shown
such special attention by the kaiser.
Young Vanderbilt sailed with him on
his yacht, the kaiser called on the
young couple and dined them and they
were at receptions which he and Prince
Henry gave.
BY special request of the emperor,
Prince Henry, when he was here last
year. dined with Cornelius Wander
bilt, the only private function of the
kind which he enjoyed. This occasion
was one Of the most brilliant of its
kind in New York society.
While at DantZic recently on their
yacht, the North Star, Mr.. and Mrs.
Cornelius received further evidences
of the kaiser's good will. Their visit
was made at the suggestion of Emper-
or William, who directed the provincial
governor and commandment of the port
to show them every courtesy.
During their recent stay at St
Petersburg Mr.. and Mrs. Vanderbilt re-
ceived marked attention. They were
dined by Grand Duke Boris at the i'm
perial palace and were also enter
tanned at dinner by the. Grand Duke
MiehaeIovitch. They in turn gave a
luncheon to Grand Duke Boris and
other members of the imperial Russian
family on their yacht, North Star.
The reconciliation of the Vanderbilts
brings to an end most romantic fami-
" quarrel and one which has attracted
more widespread attention than any
ever known in New York's millionaire
families.
Public evidence of the reunion will
be given as soon as Cornelius and his
wife return to this country by a happy
family gathering at his mothers home
at Newport. Here for the first time in
six years he will meet his brothers and
sisters, and here for the first time viii
his wife be received as a member OF
the family circle. 1t will be crown
ing triumph for the younger Mrs. Van
derlailt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-01
A SOCIETY ROMANCE.
HOW THE VANDERBILT FAMILY FEUD
BEGAN AND ENDED.

Remarkable Business and Social
Successes of the Disinherited Son
and His Brilliant Wife-RecOnciIi-
alton Complete.
The recent announcement of the end
ing of the feud between Cornelius Van
derbilt and the other members of his
fathers family caused a sensation in
social circles on both sides of the At
lantic The estrangement between the
Nanderbilts began six years ago, when
young Cornelius, disobeying his ia
theirs command, announced his deter
mination to marry Miss Grace Wilson.
The announcement so Infatuated the
elder man that the next day he sum-
moned lawyer and made a new will,
cutting off his eldest son with a few
hundred thousands and leaving the
bulk of his fortune to Alfred Gwynne,
his second son, whom he made head of
the house. a few days later Cornelius
senior was stricken with the attack of
apopleXy which caused his death about
two years later.
At the cost of $50,0O0,O00 and the os-
tracism of his family young Cornelius
married the girl he loved. She is
several years older than her husband,
and this is said to have been the cause
of the objection To the match. She
is, however, young woman of I'M
usual brilliance and of Il family noted
for its good connections. One sister
had married Sir Michael Herbert. now
British ambaSsaC or at Washington; an
other Ogden GOelet, and Mr.. Orme Viii
son, brother had married an Astor.
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, the broth
er who became head of the house and
who inherited the $50,00O,O00 that Cor
nelius would have received, was chiefly
responsible for the reconciliation. The
opportunity came last winter when
Cornelius was desperately i'll. Alfred
made overtures for Il friendly under
standing. which he had long desired to
bring about.
His efforts We're not successful until
all the Vanderbilts had made it clear to
Cornelius that they were willing to re-
ceive his wife. His mother signifed
her acceptance of this condition by
calling on her daughter-in-law last
February, just previous to the depar
ture OF Cornelius and his wife to
Europe.
The brilliant social triumphs of Mrs.
Grace Wilson Vanderbilt. who as Cor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-01
A BIT OF PANToMIME.
Max O'ReII's Opinion of Four Peo-
pies Given In Gestures

Max O'RelI's Opinion of FGur Peo-
pies Given In Gestures.
when Max O'Rell came to Montreal
some years ago." said man from that
city to a Detroit Journal contributor,
I'VE fixed up a little joke on him. We
had noticed how gracefully he could
unite caustic criticism with compli-
ment, faculty that enabled him to
say the sharpest things without offend
ing the people he was criticising. We
were going to put the faculty to a test.
I'VE had him lunch with us, and
there were at the table besides himself
an Englishman, Scotchman, an Irish
man and a French-Canadian. When
we got our guest off his guard we de-
manded an honest opinion of the differ
ent races we represented. As the Opin-
ion had to be given in the presence of
all four, the situation for him was a
rather delicate one. But it never seem
ed to trouble him, and he gave his Opin-
ion without q moments hesitation.
" The Scotchman,' he said, and he
clinched his right hand tightly and
pretended to try to force it open with
his left. The Englishman'- and he
went through the same performance,
opening the hand at the end after an
apparent struggle. The Irishman'-
and he held out his hand wide open,
with the palm upward. The French
man and he made a motion with
both hands as if he We're emptying
them on the table.
''rhere was not q word of explana-
ton, but we all understood thoroughly
and had a hearty laugh. Max O'Rell
had maintained his reputation"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-01

There is no mystery III the spell of
the orator. who adds to the rare gift
of eloquence the training of the rhe-
torician and commands senates with
the power of speech.
There is no mystery in the cures of
the famous physician, who has added
to the inherited gift of healing the
rarest training of school, hospital
and clinic given to a scientist or a
surgeon in our generation and has
thrilled the whole country with the
marvel of his triumph over disease.
That no other man cured before as
this man cures. that invalids who
were hopeless and helpless are pro-
claiming their miracle of discovery to
the world, that physicians of all
schools are Fastening TO learn of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-01
A CELESTIAL VISITOR.
DoVelIi's Comet, which Is Speeding
Through the Heavens.

DoVelli'S Comet, Which Is Speeding
Through the Heavens.
Borelli's twin tailed comet, which
for the past four or five weeks has been
receiving the attention of astronomers
all over the world, is now visible to the
naked eye, although its long diaphanous
tail is not discernible without the aid
of telescope. Scientists are particu-
larly interested in the remarkable pho
toGraphic views of the comet which
were obtained by the astronomers at
the Yale observatory.
The Borelli comet is said by astrono-
mers to be the finest that has been seen
in recent years. 1t was discovered by
BOrelli, after whom it was named, in
Marseilles on June 81. Since that time
it has increased in brightness about
seventeen times and now has the bril-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-01
The Frogs Feeding.

Mr.. Frog has an enormous mouth for
his size. and if we were to put finger
inside it we would find that he has a
row of teeth in the upper jaw and that
his soft white tongue, unlike our own,
is attached in front and is free behind.
When he wishes TO catch any insect he
throws out the free end of the tongue,
then draws it in so rapidly that it is
difficult to see whether he has been
successful or not. As the tongue is
coated with a gummy fluid, the insect
sticks to it and is carried back into the
mouth, which closes upon it like the
door of a tomb. Frogs, however, are
not limited to one mode of feeding.
They often leap open mouthed upon
larger prey, which includes besides in
Sects small fish, MICE small ducklings,
polliwogs and tiny frogs. - Woman's
Home Companion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-01
Enormous Strength of Mushrooms.

Enormous Strength of Mushrooms.
\ curious instance of the wonderful
force eXerted by growing vegetation is
related in the Gardeners Magazine.
This force seems all the more remarka-
BILE when eXerted by light and unsub-
stantial mushrooms, but does not ap-
pear so extraordinary when caused by
the expansion of n hard wood tree.
Some half hardy ANIMALS were sown in
frame just cleared of n winter crop
in the gardens of an English park and
the lights closed to hasten termination.
Some days afterward signs of cracking
We're observed in the brickwork, and
gradually a block weighing in the ag-
gregate one and one-half hundred
weight was pushed out Of position.
After cutting out several bricks a mass
of mushrooms was found 3 pounds
ounces in weight growing in the center
of the wall. The mycelium had run
freely in the mortar and on the inner
face of the bricks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-01
Friends.

Put your heart into the search for n
friend, freely offer assistance to any of
the crowd who needs it. and, sooner or
later, you will find hand outstretched
toward yours, and your soul will meet
its likeness. Do not initiate those who,
shut up in their individuality as in a
citadel, Indifferent to all passers by, yet
send forth on the four winds of heaven
the melancholy cry, There are no
friends'' They do exist. be sure of it,
but only for those who seek, for those
deeply interested in the search and for
those who do not remain content to
spin out the thread of life in a corner
like a spiders web, intended to catch
haDnineSs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-01

matchlcss means which the master
physician has brought to the aid of
science; that the attention of the
whole civilized world is now drawn to
the unceasing wonder of results, in
wolves no mystery.
TO the rare gift of healing has been
added the rarest opportunities and
training, and the cures of the great y
Ray doctors are but the natural tri-
umphs of their lives.
DR.. Horne wishes to emphasize the
fact that during the summer months
chronic diseases of whatever nature
are cured in one-half the time that
would be required during the inclem-
ent winter weather. Nature lends her
aid to the physician and cures are
accomplished at this season of the
year in a comparatively short time.
DR.HORNE CURING TIE SICK.
Each week, standing boldly out
from amidst the failures of others.
DR.. Horne publishes the names and
addresses of people cured. people well
known in the community. people
whose standing forbids the thought
of their lending their names to any
but an honest statement. The people
ask themselves. what does this mean,
and the answer impresses itself up
on them with n force that compels
conviction. Nothing but merit and
real conscientious work could pro-
duce such results and make such Il
record as this.
FREE N-BAY EXAMINATION
Dr. Horne never accepts Il case
unless he knows to certainty the
cause of the trouble. and this can only
be determined by scientific eXamiu-
alton. His X-Ray outfit Is the most
elaborate and complete in this coun-
try. BY his special microscopic at
tachment he is able to examine all
parts of the body and find out to an
absolute certainty the cause of the
patients aftiiction. Come and he eN-
amined; it is absolutely free. He viii
not charge YOU one cent. Come and
find out what your trouble Is and lie
will advise you in reference to a cure.
1t is all free. He asks no compensa-
ton.
Rooms, 40 so, 81, So, "a, So Mitchell &c
Lynde Bldg, Rock Island, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-01

The phenomena of power is start
ling only because it is rare; superna-
tural only to the extent of the unusu-
al. The marvel of these cures, which
have brought into vivid relief the
great N-Ray doctors gift of healing.
involves no mystery.
There is no mystery in the charm
of the singer, who adds to the rare
gift of music the training of years in
the conservatories and enthralls
whole continents with the spell of
song.
There is no mystery in the victor
les of the soldier. who adds to the rare
gift of military genius the training of
years in school and camp and bends
the knee of all powers Of Europe to
his will.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-01

press. In 1880 he was in charge of the
statistics of newspapers for the tenth
census and in 1885 completed the tax
ing of the census in New York.
-Four years later Mr.. North was
elected secretary of the National Asso-
citation of Wool Manufacturers and
made a special report on wool and wool
manufactures sor the eleventh census.
Because of his skill as statistician he
was made secretary of the senate COM
slittee of finance in 1894. and later
President Mckinley appointed him a
member of the United States industrial
commission. In 1899 he was made chief
of the census division of manufactures.
For a number of years Mr.. North has
lived in Boston.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-01
NOTED AS A sTATIsTICIAN.
Simon n. ID. North, the New Director
of the Census.

Simon n. ID. North, the New Director
of the Census.
Simon y. u. North, the new director
of the census. who succeeded General
Merriam on the latter's recent resigna-
ton, was the head of the manufactures
department of the twelfth census and
is regarded as a most accomplished
statiStician. The selection of Mr.. North
was in line with civil service reform
principles, as he has been prominent
in the work of the census bureau for
many years.
Mr.. North is n native of New York
state and began his business career
as Il reporter on the Utica Herald.
eventually becoming editor and part
owner of that paper. Subsequently he
was connected with the Albany Elk
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-01
The Hest Thing.

"What do you mean by kissing me,
Herr Frisch?''
'NIy aunt told me to. She told me to
come and help myself to the best thing
1 could find in the Kitchen" Fliegende
Batter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-01
nfodesty of Greatneas.

Here the eminent statesman who
was debating the particulars of his
early career to the reporter paused for
q moment.
"This will be the place, I think" he
said, ''to insert the statement that
don't like to talk about myself and
that 1 mention these facts with evident
reluctance" Chicago Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-01

BoRELLI's COMET AS CAUGHT BY THE
CAMERA.
liancy of n star of the third magnitude.
The comet is travelling toward the sun
at Il speed of about five degrees a day.
According to the measurements made
100000 miles in diameter, and its dou-
BILE tail is at least 100000 miles long.
The Borelli comet is the only impor-
tant one seen since eight years ago.
when the Rordame was discovered,
and is the brightest since Smiths
comet, which appeared about twelve
years ago 1t is now i'll its most bril-
liant phase and will gradually begin to
grow dim as it approaches the sun.
For several weeks. however, it Will
still be visible. About Aug. 81 it
passes the sun at Il distance of about
81 10000 miles.
The photographs taken by the Yale
observers show long tail that is not
visible TO the naked eye. The mega
tives also show that the tail is forked.
really making two tails. Astronomers
say that the comet is passing the earth
at distance of about 26,OOO.OOO miles
and is travelling at a speed of twenty
five miles q second.
The comet is in the constellation
Draco, half way between the bowl Of
the little dipper and the handle of the
great dipper. At present it is as CON
spicuous to the naked eye as the bright
est star in the clippers, but not so sharp
and distinct. 1t may be identified by
its hazy look. An opera glass will show
it as a faint streak stretching toward
the southeast
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-01
Gift of Healing Not q Mystery

Union this Rare Gift With Rarest Train
ing That Has Made the Phenomena Of Power Over
Of the Great X-Ray Doctors. The whole Country
Thrilled at the Marvellous Cures. This is the Most
Favorable Season to Cure Chronic Diseases. DR..
Horne's Work For Humanity, One of the Bright
est EpOchS in Medical History.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-01

Wherever there is authority there is
a~natural inclination to disobedienee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-01
Chicago Dental Company

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-01

ROCK ISLAND AND PEORIA DIVISION
Trains leave Twentieth street station. Main
ne trains start frOm main depot on Fifth
avenue minutes IN advance of time given.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-01

Peoria, Springfield, st. L,
Indianapolis. Cincinnati.
Peoria, SpriB gfeld, Indian
apolls, Cincinnati, Bloom
Ington, ST. Louis. $500.
Peoria Express ...........
Peoria, Indianapolis, Gin
cirrati, Bloomington.
CEble q SheKrard Accom-.
Caole S Sherr8rc Accom-.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-01

arrival departure tDaly. except Sun
day Phone West 1923, West 1923, West 1923.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-01

All trains daily except Sunday
passengers for points beyond Savanna VII
make connections leaving at z q M and ar
irving ut S:47 y. m via Iowa side of the river
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-01

f=5..z=szssszzSSs CHICAGO, BURLINGTON &
"A 3ss3s ~ Quincy Depot Second
Hi9itkIHistsiflH avenue and Twentieth street.
LIE n. J. YOUNG, Agent.
4itlHll9&s4 FRANK A HART,
49, Passenger Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-01
TRAINS

IHAINS- I
sSs. Louis, Springfield
Galesburg, Peoria and
Quincy f1:30 ami $o:5b an
Chicago. ............ 80. "a 30 am 1885 am
81. Louis, Kansas City,
Denver and Fscl6c
COA6s S~4.So FS-lO
Sterling and points IL
termediRte ............ f7.25 PM t7:le pm
Dubuque, Clinton, La
Crosse, St. Paul, MINI.
and N. W........,...... sS7:40 pm 200 Am
Lacrosse. ............. 400 am 1900 pm
Clinton and Intermediate sF7:00 am 100 pm
g. Stop at Rock Island p minutes for meals
sDaIlY. fDatly except Sunday,
Telephone 1870.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-01

Rooms, 40 so, 81, SO, "a, So Mitchell &
Lynde Bldg, Rock Island, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-01

GHIOAGO, MILWAUKEE,
{,SSSs " & St. Paul Railway. D.,
Sh1$4ST~~ R. l. & N w. passenger sta
I4UHx1IKET7 ton at foot of SeVentee ath
- - street. George W. Wood
~ SERs"s Z agent. The trains for Du-
se buque and points north run
via Illinois side of river
n aims for Freeport and Milwaukee VIII run
via Davenport, Clinton and Savanna
All trains VIII connect at Savanna for points
east and west.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-03
POINTS FOR YOUNG men
G. A. Smiths Pithy Talk Last Even
ing at Opening Of Y. M. G. A.

The opening exercises Of the Y. M. c..
A. night school, held last evening in the
association hall, were attended by 800
men. Music was furnished by the Man
dolin and Guitar club and the Temple
male, quartet, Several comic selections
were given by. w. H. Carleton.
The address of the evening was by C.
A. Smith, who took as his subject What
Would Do If I Were Young Again"
Mr.. Smith urged the young men to take
the opportunity offered to them in the
evening school and make the most of it.
He said: -t',-a- ..-.E
."If We're young again I would miss
no opportunity to secure an education.
Education is what tells, and it is only
when you get to the place am when you
feel the need of it.. Lam especially i'm
pressed with the opportunity the Y. M.
G. A. night school offers to foreign
speaking young men to learn the Eng
fish language. It's the thing they need.
When foreign young men come to this
side they are still foreigners and it is
just something of this kind that helps
them to become good American citizens,
such as this country wants and needs In
looking to a. business life I would: choose
a calling and follow it up. I would adj
wise you to be honest, always spell hon
est, with capital H. Take an interest
! In your work whether it is for yourself
or for your employer. It pays in the
end. Look after details. Have self reli-
ance, for that Is the only thing that gives
other people confidence in you. Make few
promises, and lastly, save your money y
W. Y. Chute. presided. After, Mr.
Smiths talk Mr.. Purdy, the educational
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-03
7. McMICHAEL GOES HIGHER
Western Unions Division superin
tendent Goes to Canadian Co,

An advancement, generally acknowl-
edged to be a reward for long and faith
full service, was made public yesterday
when I. McMichael,- for the past twenty
Two years division superintendent Of the
Western Union Telegraph company. with
jurisdiction over. Minnesota and the Da-
kotas and states farther west, resigned to
become general manager of the Great
Northwestern Telegraph company Of Can
ada, with headquarters at Toronto. 49,
For forty-seven years Mr.. McMichae1
has been IN the employ of the Western
Union. For twenty years he was sta
toned at St. Louis and for a time was in
the military telegraph service. He came
to Minneapolis in 1885, - .-..~. ~: 49,. =
When Nc McMichael leaves for Tor
onto NOV. l he will probably be accom-
panied by George Lloyd, assistant division
superintendent of the company. The Can
adam company operates in Manitoba. On
tario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New
Brunswick. " - "
Mr. McMichaeps successor with the
western Union will probably be James
swan of Helena Mont, senior manager
Of the district. = :,--