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The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-11
Cook Wanted

Wanted frst-class cook, New Arc tic Cafe, Whitehorse, Y. T. tf
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-11
LfTIfR LIST

Unoallod for Letters Remaining In
 SkaEway PostofRce. Aug. S. Ezekiel, EFT Mcdonald, u Allen Ellis. John c Nelson, J A Maddox. Wm Bedford, John MeGinnis, W $ ,2l Thurmoud, King
 NVNL B. SAMPSON, M. ?.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-11
Best Meal in Alaska for ss Cent.

Have you tried the Merchants Lunch at Board of Trade Cafe, from ll;j0a- m. Co . D. m.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-11
snka Excursion

The r. C. s. s. Co.'s steamer City of Topeka, sailing from Skagway August 10th, will carry eXcursionists Co Sitka and return tO Juneau, stopping at sew oral ports of interest. Passengers can return from Juneau on the City ot So- attlo August 2jth, arriving in Skagway same date.
 Skagway to Sitka and return via Ju- neau, S2i.
 For further particulars call at r. C & $. Co. $ office. l.. NJ. WEST,
 tf Agent.
 New Lace Curtains at E. k. Peoples
 Fins stationery at Skagway News Co.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-11

Good saddle and pack horse. ln- quire of H. Fay, Haines, Alaska lw
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-11
Horss for sAlO

Patterns new in Mating. Peoples.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-11

silk and cotton summer gloves, at tho Ladies' Bazaar. CT
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-11
For Sale or Rent

Houses for sale or rent. NJ. w. Green, 73i Fourth avenue. q
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-11

Round trip Co Seattle n I E on Dolphin sailing D fC Tuesday, August n.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-08-11

New Lace Curtains at E. R. People.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09
Engagement Rings.

The custom of giving engagement
rings ranks back to long before the
Christian era. With the ancient Egyp-
tians engage ment rings were always
of iron, to indicate the mutual sacri-
fee of liberty of the contracting par
ties.
One of the very earliest adornments
of betrothal rings was a loadstone,
which symbolized the attractive force
which drew a maiden from her own
family circle into that of her husband.
1t is believed that the fourth finger
has always been the brides ring finger
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09
Instinct stronger Than win.

A curious story is told of Darwin and
snakes. He used to go into the Lon
don Geological society's gardens, Re-
gents park. and. standing by the glass
case containing the cobra de capello,
put his forehead against the glass while
the cobra struck out at him. The glass
was between them. Darwin's mind was
perfectly convinced as to the inability
of the snake to harm him, yet he would
always dodge. Time after time he
tried it, his will and reason keeping
him there, his instinct making him
dodge. The instinct was stronger than
both will and reason.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09
spider Fancies.

An elderly lady who lives in her own
house at Buttes Chaumont, Paris, has
discovered that spiders are peculiarly
appreciative of music. She has made
great pets of them, and her house is full
of spiders of all kinds, on whom she
spends her time and fortune.
Her proteges are lodged in. large,
airy room, where she has provided ev-
cry necessary support for their differ
ent webs. Her great favorites are i'm
mense black spiders. which, with their
hairy legs and great bodies, look very
repulsive to others.
When she is inclined to show off their
capabilities for music, she surrounds
herself with a circle of water to keep
off their too delicate attentions and
plays slowly, softly and in minor key
on the harp. From all corners of the
room the spiders run toward her, lis
tening with evident pleasure, but should
she strike up noisy, gay, inharmcni-
GUS strain they scamper back to their
holes as though Disguised.
A curious fact in connection with this
story is that the lady bears the birth
mark Of a spider.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09
one of HERMANN. Tricks.

Not many months before his death
Alexander Hermann, the magician, was
a guest at the famous but now defunct
Whitechapel club, the rendezvous of
Chicago Bohemians. On the night in
question a venerable Japanese priest
was present. In the course of a few
tricks Hermann picked up a. deck of
cards and asked some one to select a
card. The seven of clubs was the card
drawn from the pack, and it was shown
to the spectators, but not to the magi-
cian- The card was replaced in the
deck, which was shuffied and then
handed to one of the spectators.
Look through the deck, please" said
Hermann.
The holder of the cards did as re-
quested.
us the card that was drawn in the
pack?" asked the wizard.
mo, sir" answered the spectator.
what was the card?''
''The seven of clubs"
''well. gentlemen" said Hermann,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09

Josephine Stanley, chocolate-hued
sporting woman, was arrested Satur-
day afternoon for larceny, the official
basis for her apprehension being the
theft of a fine tailor-made gown. once
the property of Tony Rockwell. For
some time Josephine, in a stunning
creation of grey cloth, has been cut
ting great swaths and circles in that
portion of the town where the women
of her class abide. In fact, the gown
was so obviously beyond her means
and notch in the social ladder that
even the suspicious of the officers.
who keep a careful eye on the deni-
zens of the vicinity, were aroused.
When Tony Rockwell reported the
theft of a gown of this description
from his establishment the officers
knew right where to look and infor-
nation was accordingly sworn out
against the colored Venus. Her ar
rest quickly followed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09
MistIetOe.

The mistletoe comes chiefly from
Brittany. Some 700 tons of the charm
ing white berried plant are exported
from French ports yearly. This mis-
tletoe is to the Breton what the pig is
to the Irishman-it pays the rent, The
peasants of Normandy and Brittany
cultivate the parasite on their apple
trees-contrary to popular belief, it
rarely grows on oaks-and it forms
their most profitable crop. \ few
years ago the French department of
agriculture decreed the destruction of
all mistletoe, on the ground that it in
jured the apple trees. The peasants,
however, denied the impeachment, and,
as the order is not enforced, they grow
and export more "gui'' than ever for
the Christmas enlivenment Of English
and American homes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09
This IS a
a C.
HARPER HOUSE PHARMACY
IL. o. ROLLS. PROPRIETOR.

I hereby certify that full particulars
shown as regarding this case conclusively
prove that the sufferer as shown in this
photo, taken before treatment, was cleared
of all faint of the disease by d. D. D., the
wonderful new prescription for skin affec-
tons.
1 have. never known anything more
wonderful in medicine than the work of
this remedy. Cases cured since 1 have
been handling it have fully equaled the
record of it shown me before taking it for
sale.
1t can be depended upon fully. Price, 81
per bottle. Money refunded in all cases if
not satisfied with results after trying bot
tie of it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09
FAT NERVES.

A whirl of excitement was
recently caused in the scien-
tific world by the news that
the mystery of nerve action
has been solved.
1t is announced that healthy
nerves are fat nerves-and
that it is the fat in the core of
the nerve which is sensitive
and by hardening and soften
ing creates nerve action.
Maybe this explains why
SCOTS Emulsion has always
been such a remarkable remedy
tor nervousness.
SCOTS Emulsion feeds thin
nerves with the best of all fats,
the pure cod-liver oil and
strengthens them with the best
Of nerve tonics, the hypophos-
phites.
For all forms of nervousness
and neuralgia take SCOTS
Emulsion.
Send for Free Sample.
SCOTT g. BOVINE. Chemists 400 pe,rts, ~ "
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09

'lf one of you VIII kindly unlace the
prelate's shoe you will find the card
that has vanished from the pack"
After a smiling protest the japanese
priest unlaced his shoe, and there, to
the amazement of all, was found the
seven spot of clubs.-Rochester Post
Express
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09
snIendid Isolation,

"'Why do you remain apart from 9TH
ersT' asked a young lion of his sire.
would not a herd of lions present an
imposing array?"
by no means" answered the elder
at would greatly diminish the respect
now felt for US. Sheep may herd to-
gether, but the lion must flock by him.
seIf."-New York Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09
The Boston Boy.

Mamma-Johnny. did you wipe your
feet on the mat when you came in?
JOHNNY couldn't get my shoestrings
united. They were in a hard knot.
Mamma-But what have shoestrings
TO do with it?
JOHNNY couldn't wipe my feet with
out taking off my shoes, could I?-Bos-
ton Transcript.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09
Hard to Part Win,

The man at our boarding house has
the remains of once prosperous
pocket comb, from which the teeth
have long since fed.
why" we ask him, do you carry
that thing around with you-that
worthless old comb?'
And he replies:
well, can't part with it."-Baltl-
more News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09
Hopeless.

He-Suppose 1 should ask your ia
Their if 1 could marry you. Do you
think would stand any chance?
She-No. Your case would be hope
less.
He-Do you think he would really
say mo"
She--Not that; but he would leave it
to me.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09

Attorney y. p. McGuirk, for his
client, Fred Huber, filed in the dis
trict clerks office an amendment to
the petition filed by him some time
ago which asked for damages from
the Bettendorf Axle company for in
iuries received while the plaintiff
was working in the vicinity of the
company's shops. The injury. which
has proved very detrimental to Mr..
Huber's health and employment. was
sustained about z o'clock one evening
while he was helping move some
heavy beams from cars near the
shops. The beams were moved with
the assistance of hooks, which. ac-
cordipg to the document filed, were
worn. weak and not properly con-
structed. One of the beams slipped
from a hook, seriously injuring the
plaintiff. He states that the com
pany was aware of the defects in the
hooks and knew that they were dan
gerOus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09
Causes.

Success" asserted sagely, 'fs due
20 our accurate judgment of human ma
ture"
and" retorted the man who always
carries things to extremes, ito its mac
curate judgment of us."-Brooklyn Life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09

Ratio of expenses OF management
to receipts in 1902. CO per cent
Policies In force Dec. 81, 1902. Co.
752, .........S.65, s5s225 %
JACOB L. GREENE, President.
JOHN M.TAYLOR. Vice President.
HERBERT H. WHITE. Secretary.
DANIEL H. WELLS, Actuary.
JOHN X. STEARNS, General Agent,
Chicago, Ill.
j. VI. BUFORD, Ag. Rock Island, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09
California
You can live comfortably in California
for from 81 to Sis a week.

in flowers bloom
IND high i
trip California is expensive.
Gaug
furnished
o and
be made by whoever wishes use it. special conductor of The Burlington
through with
able
of
explain
California Hotels and Boarding Houses.
question California be determined
in
irons to to
in
lin
he book
Gala all
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09

SURPLUS Gacluding contingent
real estate depreciation mem.
account, si2o,b4O ST.. ........ s..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09

Burglars made an entrance TO ST.
ble's shooting gallery on Fourteenth
street Friday night and stole Win
chester, 22-calabre rifle and about 600
cartridges. They gained entrance
window. The job is eviden-
~ that of amateurs as several articles
of value were overlooked. There is
no clue to their identity, but Mr.. ST.
bic has very strong suspicious. The
loss will not exceed so.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09

ADMITTED ASSETS. Dec. 81, Loo, IS 6S4. COS. I2
LIABILITIES:
Amount required to
insure all outstapd-
ing policies, net, COM
pany s standard -. So. SD, 3eI co
All o her liabilities. 1873 21 50
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09

Subscribe for The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09

Friday evening at ) o'clock occur
red the death of Mrs. Ernestine Helm
at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Adolph Wiese. Mrs. Helm was born
in Koenigreich. Prussia, on Oct. Is,
1928, so, that she has passed her SOth
year. In 1872 she came to America with
her husband, who died in August Is
years ago. and located in Davenport.
Two of her children died in this city.
Mrs. Augusta label in 1891 and Mrs.
VI. Wagner in 1898. Besides her daugh-
ter she leaves sixteen grandchildren
and nine great grandchildren.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09

c. +. Weston. of the Brunswick bill
lard rooms, and Charles Gray, of Chi
cago, are matched for 500 points at
l4-inch halkline billiards to- be played
at four meetings. two here and two in
Davenport. Weston defeated Gray
last Friday night in Davenport by 80
points, his high run being IS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09

John Rollerman. tailor. former
ly employed by Firkins d Swanson.
dropped out of sight Monday morn
ing and at the same time some loose
change amounting to $40 or so dis
appeared from the cash drawer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09

Oscar Rosine, for many years a
pillow filter at Deere & Co.'S. left Sat
urday for Racine, Wis, where he has
accepted n position as foreman of
the fitting department of the j. l.
Case Plow works.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09
DAVENPORT DOTS

Justice Louis L. 'Roddewig o1ficiat-
ed Saturday afternoon at the cere-
mony which linked lives and interests
of Frank c. Miller, of Chicago, and
Zana Emeline Murray, of Davenport
The services were performed at )
O'Clock. The groom was formerly a
cigarmaker living in Chicago, but
will hereafter make his home with
his bride in this city.
The Retail Clerks association of
Davenport announces the last event
of its series of dancing parties to
take place at Red Mems hall, Tuesday
evening, Feb. II. Strasser's orchestra
will furnish the music, and the com
mittee in charge will be composed of
the following well-known young mon:
Charles II. Ruff, l.. j. Wynes and r. l..
Miller.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09

All trains daily except Sunday
%Passen gers for points beyond Savanna " III
make connections leaving at IA. and ar
riving at S.47 p. m via Iowa side of the river.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09

Firkins & Swanson, the Fourth ave
nue. tailOrs and pantitorium firm, last
week dissolved partnership and c. c.
Firkins will continue the business.
Mr.. Swanson has not definitely de-
cided what occupation he will take
up, but is now in Chica 60 investigat-
ing some opportunities presented.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09

Further particulars concerning the
death of c. w. Dangerfield at Clarks,
La. have been received. He was kill
ed from fall from house on which
he was working at his trade of car
penter. The body will be brought
back here probably.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09

j. Scheef. n former member of the
police force and an eX-detective. is
now in Jail serving ten days SEN
tence for disturbing the peace. The
trouble occurred on West Fourth
street, and Scheef became so noisy
that the neighbors swore out informa-
tion against him. Scheef appeared at
the Hayford house on that street and
asked for a woman whom he claimed
owed him a bill. Others became mixed
up in the affair until the disturbance
assumed large proportions. Finally
one of the boarders elected Scheef.
Scheef put on his star and attempted
to use his persuasive influence. but to
no avail. Chief Martens finally APP
peared and made the arrest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-09

The Turner Grand opera house was
packed to its fullest capacity Satur-
day night upon the occasion of the
annual masquerade of the Davenport
Turner's. 1t was a throng of merry
makers who were bent on having a
good time and this they surely had.
The program opened with splendid
performance of living pictures and
tableauX which won the adInira tinn
of all. At $3.50 o'clock the maskers
took possession of the floor and from
that time on until the early hours of
morning the scene was one of .splen-
dor and beauty. The attendance this
year was not only larger than usual.
but the costumes were more elabor-
ate than have been seen for num-
Der of years. Strasser's orchestra
furnished the music and at - o'clock
the prize winners were announced.
The cash prizes aggregated $165.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-11
HARRY WAY In THE CITY
HE SAYS HE WILL PLAY WITH IN
DIANAPOLIs POLO TEAM.
Gossip of Various Teams.

Harry Way. captain of the Indianapolis
polo team, arrived in the city yesterday
morning from his Eastern home and an
nounced that he would cast his fortunes
with the Indianapolis team the coming sea-
son. This much-talked-of question as to
where he would play is now set at rest by
Ways declaration that he would wear an
Indianapolis uniform the coming season.
The Indianapolis Roller Polo Association
will in all probability sign a new goal tend
er to take the place of Harry Starkie. Cap
tain Way stated yesterday that Starl1ie had
injured an eye unknown to him (Way)
when Starkie was signed. and for that rea-
son he would not be q first-class man for
the place. William Bannon will soon sign
an Indianapolis contract to play this posi-
ton. He is said to be much better man
than Starkie. The latter is good man, but
the local management will spare no eX-
pense TO sign the best team possible for
this city, and negotiations are now under
was member OF the old Clinton team that
finished second I'm the Eastern League race
last season and is said to be one of the best
cage guardians I'm the business.
Allie Coggshall, who will play center for
the indianapolis team the coming season.
writes that he Is anxious to come West and
that he will be here i'm readiness for the
opening game, which will be played or
about Nov. 10.
Captain Way is looking strong and
healthy and is anxious for the opening of
the season He was not expected TO reach
this city until tomorrow, but left Hartford
earlier than intended.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-11
Ring Chatter.

John L. Sullivan will probably never
again talk of getting down to weight" He
jars the scales at go now.
Eddie Hanlon, the California feather
weight, received 1925 as his share of the
receipts for defeating Benny Yanger in San
Francisco last week. Yanger for losing got
s1.5s5 The gross receipts amounted to
$500.
George Gardner An injured thumb forced
Mowatt to cancel his New Orleans bout
with Broad, Herman being substituted.
Ysnger has promised Mowatt an early
meeting.
Jimmy Britt has been matched to meet
Martin Candle, the crack Eastern light
weight, who recently, defeated Jack
Golden Gate Athletic Club. the new organi-
zation now building at Colma. The battle
is scheduled to take place on the night of
Nov Is.
Johnny Reagan, the Brooklyn bantam.
who is to meet frankie Neil, the bantam
champion, for twenty rounds at lie pounds
before the Century a. &. of Los Angeles.
Cal, has reached the coast with his train
ers. Eddie Cain and Jack Doyle The
Brooklyn boy will get into shape at once
for the battle of his life.
For an alleged assault on Henry Rice at
the Washington Sporting Club last winter.
Indictment and his trial is set for this
week. O'Brien has a bond of 800 up. and
unless he makes "a record-breaking trip
forfeited OBrien hit Rice because the lat
ter remarked that O'Brien would stand no
chance in bout with Fitzsimmons.
Jack Fox, the hard-hitting welterweght
of New York, who a few years ago was
crack i'm that class, Is anxious To re-enter
the game and is open TO take on any of the
Ii5-pound men in that game New York
pion of New England, can have the first
crack at the above weight for side bet of
$50 Fox will fight before any club or in
private.
champion who is matched to meet Jimmy
Britt, the lightweight champion of the Pa
cific coast, for twenty rounds before the
San Francisco y. &. on Oct. IL, is fast
rounding into shape for the fight, with
Benny Yanger of Chicago, as his sparring
partner. Sieger's recent fights with Joe
Cans and Rufe Turner stamp him as being
worthy opponent for the coast light
weight.
Morris Levy, the matchmaker of the
Hayes Valley A c., of San Francisco.
where Eddie Hanlon, the Pacific coast
featherweight champion, won over Benny
Yanger. has received word from Ben Jor-
dan, the English featherweght, that he
Will meet Hanlon at that club II the induce
ments are good enough. Jordan says he
will leave England Oct. 10. and would
be ready to take on the Pacific coast boy
at 126 pounds before any of the clubs dur
ing December.
1uS hleln, Il ledtHeTWelSII, WHO
recently came to this country seeking
matches with any of the 122 to 126 pound
men, is doing light work on the west side,
New York. in the hope of getting on with
Johnny Burns, Young Mario or Terry Nc
Govern. He is even ready to take a crack
at the champion, Young Corbett. Klein
says he has $500 to bet on the side with any
of the above men, and if any Of them think
they have il on him they can have his
money. Klein held the featherweight cham
pionship in the German army for three
wears
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-11
PIRATES LOST TO BOSTON
AMERICAN CHAMPIONS ARE NOW IN
TIE LEAD IN BIG RACE.
Philippe Pitched Good Game but BOs-
tons Hits Came when Needed
Young Was Effective.

PITTSBURG. Oct. 10-The second larg-
est crowd that ever attended ball game at
Exposition Park greeted the American and
National League champions when they APP
pesred on the field TO play the fourth and
last home game OF the series. Boston won
easily. TO 3. making three straight vic
tories for the visitors. The magnificent
record made by Philippe in winning the
three games pitched against the Boston
pennaBt winners led the crowd 10 think
he could do 50 again. but in this they were
disappointed.
IS he walked to the center Of the
diamond TO begin the game. he was given
the greatest reception ever rendered "A
player on the local grounds and presented
with a diamond pin. lie pitched good
steady game, but Bostons hits came when
most needed. while Pittsburg could not
bunch theirs. Young pitched a fine game
for Boston and was very steady with men
on bases. Three bases were again allowed
for a hit into the crowd. The visitors
proited most from this rule. five Of their
eleven hits landing among the spectators.
some OF which would have been easily
caught on a clear field. The batting and
fielding Of Bransfield. and the fielding Of
Wagner. Ritchey and Parent, and the
catching OF Criger were the features Of the
game.
Boston led off by making two runs In the
first After Dougherty had gone out. Col
Inns trpled 10 left and came home on
Stahfs three-base hit to right, both hits
going into the crowd. Stahl scored on
Phelps's error. Boston added two more in
the fourth on triples by Freeman and
Ferris and criger's single.
Parents single. an error by Philippe.
Ferris's sacrifice and Criger's single scored
two runs IN the sixth In the eighth Parent
trfpled 10 left and came home on a wild
pitch, scoring the visitors last run. Pitts
burg scored one run in the fourth on Brans-
fields triple and an out at first
Clarke's three-base hit and out at first
scored another IN the sixth, and in the ninth
singles oy Sebring. Philippe and Phelps
scored their third run. Both teams left
tonight for Boston. where they play again
Monday. Attendance, II ,o3S. Score: