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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-27
MAD DOG AT oALEsRURo
Eight Children Bitten by the RabId Animal
Victims to be Treated.

Galesbqrg has a mad dog scare,
Saturday no less than eight children
were bitten by mad animal that ran
amuck during the entire day. The
fact that it was mad was not appar-
ent till evening, and then the damage
had been done. The victims range in
age from Z to II years. They will
probably be taken to some institute
for treatment. The biting of the
children has led to the PRONUNCIATION
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-27
SALE
COMMENCES TO-DAY.

The most magnificent and beautiful
collection of imitation precious stones ever
shown in this city. Rings, Brooches, Pend
ants, Earrings, Scarfpins, Cuff Buttons and
Lockets, the equal in appearance of pieces
that cost from $25 90 to $I75. 90. At this
Special Sale-$I. so to 81. so.
You must see and examine these beau
tiful jewels to appreciate their magnifcence
and splendor. Every stone has all the ex-
quisite beauty and brilliancy of a genuine
diamond. The mountings are heavy gold
filled, carefully finished, and exact copies
lars. Every stone warranted to retain its
brilliancy forever.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-27

of an order by Mayor Subway for
the shooting ON sight of all dogs that
are caught roaming the streets with
out muzzles.
Rabid dogs are being heard of
throughout the state. and Rock Island
will do well to keep a close watch on
the canine population.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-27
ALoHe Letter.

would not interest you if you're look
ing for a guaranteed salve for sores,
burns or piles. Otto Dodd, of Ponder,
Mo-, writes: Il suffered with an ugly
sore for a year, but box of Buck
lens Arnica Salve cured me. It's the
best salve on earth. % cents, at Hartz
& Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-27
Important.

important.
Do not Confound Barrios Diamonds
with Rhinestones, Bolivia, Montana, Alaska,
La Perla, Transvaal, Sumatra, or, in fact,
any other imitation diamonds, no matter
what the name may be.
Barrios Diamonds are the only stones
which will positively retain their brilliancy.
All other limitations are made of chemicals,
cheap glass paste.
Barrios Diamonds have never before
been sold in your city. Any one who may
have sold you imitation diamonds as Barrios
has grossly deceived and cheated you.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-27
Barrios Diamonds DEFY Detection.

Examine these stones carefully; they
are accurately cut and perfectly polished.
Every stone guaranteed to be indestructible
and to retain its beauty and briIliancy for
ever. You cannot tell them from the
genuine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-27

Tom Clark. enc of last years grad
yates. visited the school Monday af-
ternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-27
High School Notes

Friday at general assembly Miss
Anna Larkin delightfully."- entertained
the students. She reeite5 selection
from Mrs. Wigs. of the Cabbage
Patch" which was thoroughly en-
joyed.
The sophomore class met last ev-
ening after school in the assembly
room. The following officers were
elected:
President-Charles Woodin.
Vice President-EleanoE Frysinger.
TFeasurer-HeFman Ehrhorn.
Secretary-Cora Gazetteer.
Two committees were appointed.
Ralph Souders, Irene Don and Eleanor
Frysinger compose one to select class
colors, and Janet Mosenfelder, James
McElherne and Clara Crawford ans
other to compose a class song.
Tonight at the close of school the
freshman class will have its first
meeting. The object is organization.
The J. Y. L. basketball team prac-
ticed Monday instead of Friday this
week because so many of the young
ladies who compose it are members
of the Octagon club which is going TO
give Halloween entertainment Fri
day afternoon and evening,
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-08-14
DANGEROUS KIDNEY DISEASES CURED
Pe-ru-na Creating National Sensation in the Cure
Of Chronic Ailments Of the kidneys.

Major T H Mars, OF the First wiscoa-
SIN Cavalry regiment. writes from 1425
Dunning street, Chicago. III. the following
letter-
ss-0r years I suffered With caEarrid Of
the kidneys contracted IN the amy.
Medicine id nor help me any until q
c0mrade who HEd been helped b. Pc
runa advised me 20 tEY IT, bought
some az once, and soon found blessed
relief. kept taxing Il four months,
and an now well and strong and feel
beffsr than I haVe done for the Dasf
twenty years thanks 20 Peruna. -
T. n. Mars.
At the appearance Of the first symptom
Of kidney trouble. Peruna should be taken
This remedy strikes AZ once the very root
Of the disease II AZ once relieves the
catarrhal kidneys OF the staEualt blood
preventing the escape Of serum from the
blood PeTuna stimulates the kidneys 10
excrete from the blood the accommodating
poison, and thus prevents the co1vulsions
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-08-14
A sumatran Hane.

effects Of the damp and miasmic con
ditions Of the soil during the rainy
season
For the flooring they lay whole
bambOos. about four inches in diam
eter. close together Across these are
laid split bamboOs about an inch
wide, which are tied down with fla
ments Of rattan, and over the top are
spread mats OF various kinds. This
sort o. flooring has an elasticity
alarming 70 strangers when they first
tread on IT, The sides Of the houses
are covered in the same manner as
the floors. or else with layers Of bark
In procuring this bark the tree is first
stripped OF its outer covering. after
which the coarse outer covering.
after which the section OF the
inner bark TO be removed is pound
ed with clubs TO loosen it. Any boy
who has ever made a willow whistle
knows how easily the bark may be
removed after having done this The
roof on one Of these bamboo huts IS
neatly matched with palm leaves, af-
ter which the family climb the
notched pole, which Goes duty as
front steps. and take possession But
in their land Of Quaking uncertainty
they never know how soon they may
have il all to do over again
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-08-14
CURSE BREAKS FIVE LEGS.
At Most, That is the Claim Of the
Able OF LuZai.

At Most, That is the Claim Of the
Able Of LUZzi.
Able Freuzal Of the little town Of
Luzai has spread CONSERVATION far
and wide by a letter in which he sets
forth the power Of his anathema-
He has been deprived Of his salary
BY the mayor. and was similarly pun
ished by the mayors father thirteen
years ago In his letter 70 the pres
ent mayor the able says
Soon after the unjust measure OF
your father against me you had the
misfortune TO breaA your leg The
following year your mother also broke
her leg A year later your father
died Yet another year and your
mother died. Then misfortune befell
your mCthsr-in-law- she broke her
leg, and the following year she broke
It again Then the cure had his sal
airy restored and no further misfOr-
tunes overlook the family"
The venerable clergyman reasons
from this that il is dangerous 70 de-
prive him Of his lawful income He
told the people that God takes up his
case. They are satisfied that his
anatEsma is the most Ieg-breakinE
one on recOrd--New York Journal
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-08-14
ST: mARY's ACADEMY.


We call the a+-entiOn of our readers to
the advertisement Of St Mary's Academy
which appears IN another column Of this
paper. We do not need TO eIPatiste upon
the scholastic advantages Of St Mary for
the cstalogueOf the school shows the scope
Of work included IN its curriculum. which
isof the highest standard, and Is carried out
faithfully IN the class rOoms- We simply
emphasize the spirit OF earnest devotion
which makes every teacher at St Mary
Loyalty strive 70 develop each young girl
attendant there into the trueSt, nOblest
and most intelligent wOma1hoOd- Every
advantage OF equipment IN the class rooms,
laboratories and study rooms. every care in
the matter OF food and clothing. and eL-
ceptiOnal excellence OF classic conditions
all these features are found at St Marv-s.
IN the perfection Of Development only TO be
Obtainsd By the conservation. Of devoted
lives 10 educational Christian work. IN q
spot favored By the Lord.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-08-14
Found q Friend.

Valley City. n. Oak, July 9th
Mrs. Matilda N. Boucher Of this place
tells how she found a friend in the
following words:
For years I suffered with a dizzi-
ness in my head and could get moth
ing to cure ne till about two years
ago, when was advised to take
DOdd's Kidney Pills. These pills
cured me before had used the whole
OF the first box, and haven't been
troubled since.
In January Of this year had an
attack Of Sciatica that made me
almost helpless. and remembering
how much Dodd's Kidney Pills had
done for me before, sent and got
some and began to take them at once.
In three weeks L was well, and not
q trace OF the Sciatica left, and have
been well ever since
''DOdd's Kidney Pills have certain
" been OF great benefit to me- have
found them a friend in time OF sick
ness, and I viii always recommend
them to every one suffering with the
troubles that bothered me"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-08-14

This IS a story told on Mr.. George
A. McNutt, the Chesterieldian pas
senger agent OF the NJ, K & 7. R'y:
In his travels through Nebraska he
stopped overnight in a small town and
registered at the hotel pointed out to
him by the conductor as the best IN
town In the morning he wanted 70
take a bath and consulted the pro
prietor about It The proprietor
shouted back to the rear: Here,
Tom. this here gent wants q bath.
Bring the hxin's." Tom soon appear
ed, carrying q cake OF yellow soap,
q towel and a pick What's the pick
fOr2" asked George Why" said the
proprietor, you'll have to dam up
the crick-"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-08-14
Putting Him wise

There is something peculiar about
the mental makeup Of a woman" said
FOggs-
Does any explanation 90 with that
remark" asked his better half
Sure thing" answered the party OF
the prelude Now, there's Mrs
Peckem. for example She's utterly
unable to handle the most gentle
horse. yet she drives her husband
around with ease"
oh, that doesn't prove anything"
rejOined Mrs. F. The horse. you
know, is a very intelligent animal"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-08-14

sold BY DruEElsts- &c
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-08-14

some CT ElG 2 ltG6E Aia1G N GrtA6ll
Mountain Town
Some Of the finest laces being used
this season come from India, q small
mountain town in Italy wfth about
5000 inhabitants. Il has been for
some centuries the usual house indus
Try OF the women, who formerly
worked from old Crostian patterns
and SlsT designs The Empress
Maria Theresa sent lacemakers to
Idria to teach the art OF working in
gold and silver Modern lace pat
terms have lately been introduced
from the Saxon Bohemian Erzebirge
TO improve the ancient designs
In 1878 the government established
q school for lacemaking. and at the
present time about Loo women and
girls work al this graceful occupa-
ton Thread. wool, silk. silver and
gold are all used. the prices varying
from a small sum 70 800 a yard Idrf-
an lace is now sent to England. Ger
many. France. Egypt and Asia Minor
and was exhibited with great success
al the late St Petersburg exhibition
for clothing
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-08-14

Fate's irony was certainly very much
In evidence IN the piteOus story Of the
Madison. III. woman who gained from
one man $333 % for breach OF promise
only TO be despOiOIed Of the money BY
another whom she had promptly mar
ried.
The trouble with women seems to be
that they trust men Just as naturally
as the sparks f1y upward or water runs
down hill One would think that this
Madison woman, at least, should have
known better. She had Just been most
cruelty deceived by q man, surrender
ing her young affections only 70 be
fouted at the last. thus receiving prac-
teal proof Of the fact that the Steiner
sex is mighty onsartin-"
Yet, when a second man comes along
and talks sweet nonsense 10 her. the
first thing she does is TO trust her life
into his keeping, and the second is TO
allow her money to 90 into the same
custody.
This truth OF wOmanly confidence in
man must be considered in eOntem-
plating the trend Of femininity to com
pete with masculine guile in the world
OF business and industry How can
they compete? They are Waterford,
50 70 SPEAK al Lne very beginning d
cause they can no more help placing
faith in masculine assurance than
they can keep from walking pigeon
tOed on one foot
Man wouldn't ask anything better
than TO have woman as a competitor
on Change or anywhere else in the
strenuous world With one hand tied
behind him he can fool Just as many
Of her daily as there are hours IN the
day Of minutes in the hours. provided
they come On swiftly enough 70 keep
him busy
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-08-14
The COZ Cnurht on

Sir Ernest CasseI, the London
phiIanthropist, was annoyed several
times BY a boy who wanted a place in
his ONCE. Did you see that boy who
was Just in here2" asked Sir Ernest
Of his office boy one day after the per
sistent applicant had made another
plea for work. I saw him." said the
boy. What does he want2'' We'll"
said the merchant, "he wants your
situation. and If 1 ever see him again
he will get it, The hint was sufficient
for the merchant never saw the pest
again
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-08-14

The Indian tailor-bird is very handy
with his bill On a leaf OF two az the
extremity Of a slender twig he most
ingeniOusly makes his nest II one
leaf be sufficiently large its edges are
drawn together with wonderful skill
and deTterfty so as 70 form a sort Of
pouch in which the cradle Of coming
tailOr-birds IS formed To preserve
the protective pouch the parent birds
twist vegetable fibre into a fine thread.
and BY the help Of their beaBs and
feet bore bOIes along the edges OF the
leaves and stitch them together. II
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-08-14
IVERsITY or NoTRE DAME
Notre Dame, Indiana.

We call the attention Of our readers to
the advertisement Of Notre Dame Univers-
tty, one Of the great educational institu-
lions OF the West, which appears IN another
column OF this paper. Those Of our read
ers who NAV have occasion to look up
COLLEGE for their sons during the coming
year would do well TO correspond with the
President. who VIII send them q catalogue
fres Of charge, as vel as AL particulars
reCarding terms, courses Of studies, etc
Private rooms are given Tree 70 students
u the Sophomore, Junior or Senior years
q any Of the Collegiate Courses
There Is q thorough preparatory school
hconnzction with the University, in which
students OF all grades VIII have every Op-
portunity Of preparing themselves for
higher studies. The Commercial Course
Intended for young men preparing for
business nav be finished in one or two
years according to the ability Of tbs student
St. Edwards Hail, for boys under thirteen
Is q unique department OF the institution
ne higher coursss are thorough IN every
respect, and students viii ind every Op-
TorSunzty OF perfecting themselves IN any
line Ct work they may choose 70 select
Thor0ughneSs IN ciass-Work. ezactness IN
tie care O. students, and devotion to the
hsst interests Of All. are the distinguishing
characteristics Of the University Of Notre
Dane.
sixty years OF active work IN the cause
e educaEicu have made this institution
fsmous al over the country
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-08-14

In Vienna there IS q man who has
made forty different sttemps TO XIII
himself and has not yet succeeded
According to the Austrian pres, no
other man who is stiH living has tried
50 hard 70 get out OF the world as he
has
That he win finally succeed In
killing himself Is very probable. as
he says that nothing would induce
him 10 remain alive much longer In
iced, he has grsTely informed the
chief Of police that he would much
sooner die than give a pledge that
be would stop trying to commit SUI
eide.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-08-14
KIDNEY

Aching backs are eased-
Hip, back, and LON pains
oFsrcone- Swelling OF the
LINKS and dr0psy signs
vanish
They correct urine with
brick dust sediment high
coIOre d, pain IN passing,
dribbling, frequency, bed
WeEtfaE. Deans Kidney Pills
remove calcuIi and gravel
Relieve heart palpitGtiOn,
Eseplessnez headache,
ae-Vousness, dizzinez
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-08-14
COMFORT.

much pain n my back: as
time went on I could hardly
endure IL : I could lot stand
except for & few moments az
q time ; / grew weak and
exhausted : I could not even
do light houseTork = j could
not stOop or bend . my head
ached severely Twas in pain
from nv head down 70 ny
heels : centering in the kid
neys 10 was q heavy. steady,
sickeninE ache ; / could not
rest nights, and got I'D
mornings weak and tired ]
thought I vas about done
for. when I saw Deans Kid
ney Pills advertised Within
a week after commencing
their use I began to improve,
and from that time On rapidly
grew better. I used I'VE
boxes IN al and vas cured -
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-08-14
The Time OF Awakening.

Our Katy publications are decidedly
interesting and tend to show how q
shreEd business man nay make
money. The possibilities are great
along the line OF the II, K & T. BY
and We shah be glad to nail you sew
eral attractive pamphlets bearing On
business chances in Missouri, Kansas
Indian Territory and Texas Address,
KATY 6oS Wainwright Bldg, St
Louis, No
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-08-14
His Little Game
s Little Game.

His Little Game.
If 1 had a lot o. money" said
Wandering Nike, 4 s'pOse I'd play
GOLF
I don't doubt it. said Flooding
Pete
We'll. dis games good enough fur
me De rules is simple Whenever
I gifts a handOUt I wins. an If I gifts
bit by de dog I loses; an it has all
de waIkin' an exercise dat I kin take
care Of
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-08-14

them temples or tOmbs, others tow
ers Of science or watch-tOwers. Built
Of large rOugh-hewn stones many Of
these reliques are most extensive and
there is one at DOmus NOvus, which
forms a real citadel, with sixteen
chambers and outer walls, 500 feet in
circumference and quite eight feet
thick. The "nOuTaghe" here pictured
is at Santa Barbara and was probably
used b. the early Ssrds who crossed
the Mediterranean from Lydia
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-08-14
Don't indulge in heated arguments.

There is more Catarrh IN this section Of the
country than al other diseases put together. and
Until the last few years supposed 20 be incur
able For a great many years doctors pronounced
Y local disease and prescribed local renedies.
and b. constantly failing cure with loczl treat
uent- pronounced ~ incurzbIe- Science has
proven catarrh % be constitutional disezse- and
therefore re1uires constitutional rrenruent Halls
CatzTrh Cure. 1lau-eacrured b. r J. Cheney & Co.
Toledo Ohio 3 the c1ly constitutional care On the
market u IS taken internally IN doses from 10
DROPS 20 tesspooufcL 10 acts directly upcu the
blood and mucous surfaces q the system They
otter hundred dollars Tor any case IL fails 60 cure
send for circulars and testimonials Address
r J. CHENEY & Co. Toledo, Ohio
Sold By DruEEiScs. &
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-08-14
wHEaE saIc<s ARE USELESS
An Earthquake Country Where Only

An Earthquake Country Where Only
Flimsy Buildings Are Desirable
Accustomed to seeing about us sol
idity OF structure in al things, We OF
the temperate zones would hardly
consider a house in Sumatra worth
moving into
The natives have no idea Of archi-
lecture as a science. though much in
genuity is often shown in making
I'D their materials The general ap-
pearance Of their houses is accurate
II represented IN the illustration,
which shows a common type The
floor timbers are fastened to the
main posts several feet above the
ground, presumably TO escape the III
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-08-14
The Importance of Education

A parent who sends his son into the
world uneduCated and without skill in
any art or science does a great in
jury to mankind as well as to his own
family, for he defraUds the community
Of a useful citizen and beQUeaJhs TO It
a nuisance
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-08-14

Peruna cures catzrTh OF the kidneys simply
because II cures csfarrh wherever located
II you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use OF Peruna
write AZ once 20 DR.. Hartman. giving .
tul statement Of your case and he VII be
pleased 70 give yOu his valuable advice
gratis
address Dr. Hartman. President OF Tha
Hartman Sanitar5um. Columbus. o.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-08-14
LIQUID Air Bottle

Liquid air is an article Of commerce
in Berlin Il is sold in packages like
this. each Of which holds about two
quarts and costs IS cents-that is 70
say. the liquid air does. for packages,
which are returnable. are much more
valuable
The glass flask is silver plated and
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-08-14
VIC nrt.snnrt Pedarnrne

The Missouri delegate to the teach
ers' convention who said: Years ago
I discovered that no text book was
equal to the newspaper as a means
for taking a knowledge of the actual,
practical and Up-to-date world into
the schoolroom." might have added,
cor anywhere else"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-08-14

All truly wise thoughts have been
thought already thousands OF times.
but to make them truly ours we must
think them over again honestly. till
they take firm root In our personal ex-
perisnce-
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-08-14
Apple crop Of AmsrIsa.

II is estimated that there are about
200 COG. 600 apple trees in the United
States and that the average crop
amounts TO about 175. 900 600 bushels.
Apples can be grown anywhere in the
United States except where IL Is very
cold OF very hot At present sixteen
states produce most Of the apples,
with New York In the lead The west
is coming forward rapidly as an sp-
pleprOducfng region, some me fruit
being produced in Kansas.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-08-14

A New York magistrate who was
asked TO sentence a boy for snatching
a EOman's chatelaine bag delivered q
lecture 70 the complainant in which he
said that women ought TO have peck
cts even If these did affect the style
OF their garments
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-08-14

Utterly regardless Of shame, but
solely intent upon bleeding the tax
payers 70 the LIST drop. the politicians
OF Trenton, No, have advanced the
salary Of the mayor Of that town from
S4-16 10 $s.32 a mOnth--BOston Globe
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-08-14
Suhnrban DeIIRhta

Alice-But isn't the place full Of
mOsQUitOes2
Edith-Yes, just too lovely for any
thing Nobody dares to light a lamp
after dark, you know.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-08-14

Hrs James Beck cf S14
west Whitesboro Sire ct =,
Rome, n. Z, says: Il was
troubled with my kidneys for
eighs & zine years. had
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-08-14

Dealers say that as soon as q Gus
toner tries Defiance Starch II is I'm
possible TO sell them any other cold
water starch It can be used cold
or boiled
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-08-14

one leaf be too small another growing
near or a dead one from the ground is
brought into requisitfOR, and stitched
on in order 70 form q receptacle
rOOmy enough fer the expected family.
The inside is then carefully lined with
down and feathers