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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-25
THE AGILE OSPREY.
A Hungry Bird and n Tragedy of q
Trout Stream

Trout Stream.
A big brown and white bird came
sailing up the trout stream, his long
wings stretched far out to right and
left. He flew slowly, for he was look
ing for something something that he
wanted very much. He was doing his
family marketing. Up in the top of
big pine tree mile away his wife was
sitting on nest full of eggs, and it
was both his duty and his pleasure to
find a supper for her. Suddenly he
stopped short. He had caught sight Of
the thing for which he was searching
dusky, shadowy shape, with an out
line like that of a submarine torpedo
boat, lying moveless in the clear water.
For just an instant he seemed to hang
poised in the air, but it was only long
enough TO change the direction of his
motion; then down he went with
rush and n swoop.
The brook trout saw him coming and
tried to dart away, but it was too late.
With a mighty splash the osprey
struck the stream and went clear I'M
der and out of sight, while the water
boiled and surged over him. He could
not see for the commotion about him,
but his aim had been true, and his out
stretched feet touched a slippery,
Shiny, wriggling body that was just
beginning to gather Roadway.
Quicker than wink his toes closed
about it and his sharp talons sank
deep into the trout's flesh. Then up he
came, rising out of the stream like
some tabled monster of old and shak-
ing the water from his feathers in
shower of flying drops. Every thread
of muscle In his wings and breast was
working with all its might to lift that
heavy trout. Up went the birds great
piniOns till they We're straight above
him; then down they came, flashing the
air like whips. Up again and down, up
and down, up and down, harder and
faster and fiercer, and little by little
he and his victim rose from the stream
till at last they were clear of the tree
tops, then straight away TO the nest
in the old pine, where the wife was
waiting to make them both welcome
w. D. Hubert in Leslies Monthly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-25
Color Influences.

This time in the worlds history
seems to be principally remarkable for
what might most fifty be termed the
refinement of color. AS never before
color is being studied with reference
to its relation to life and the influ-
ences it reflects on human beings.
That these influences are neither tri-
fling nor temporary we all know. The
writer will never forget the sensations
produced by entering a little church,
the altar of which was of purest white
marble. Down the center of the broad.
polished steps was a carpeting of the
richest crimson velvet. The faint, rosy
glow which it seemed to diffuse over
the marble, dimly illuminated by flick
ering candles, was one of the most sol
EMMY beautiful effects which can be
conceived. 1t was a vision OF purity,
warmed and vivified.
The care with which interiors are
arranged nowadays to secure certain
results by means of harmonious color
ing certifies to much keener artistic
perceptions than were formerly pos
sessed by the average man and woman
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-25
THE Beer That Made Milwaukee FdmO
THE NURSERY.

Happy children are almost invaria-
bly, healthy children.
Remember that children are oftener
Overfcd than underfed and that baby
sometimes cries when not hungry.
The boy who learns how to row is
rarely the FOOL that rocks the boat"
The girl who knows how to swim Is
seldom subject for rescuers.
The convalescence from measles is
the most important stage of the dis
ease. Watchfulness and care may pre-
vent serious pulmonary complications.
DO not allow an infant to turn round
and round that it may enjoy the fun
of being giddy. Not only headache, but
fits, stupidity and even madness may
be brought about by such practices.
1t is we'll to realize that very rarely
are there two children even in the same
family similar in their physical equip
ments. and that therefore no rule OF
thumb" method of rearing them Is ever
eminently successful.
The chief symptoms of scarlet fever
are sore throat, high temperature. vom-
iting, rapid pulse and rash. Parents
often mistake the rash of scarlet fever
for some harmless affection. when in
doubt always act as if the more impor-
tant disease We're present until its alb
sence is certain
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-25
JOHN BARRETT.

pines, investigating opportunities for
American trade. In 1898 he relin-
quished his post as minister to Siam,
but remained in the east as correspond
ent for various newspapers.
In 1901 he was appointed delegate of
the United States to the international
conference of the American republics at
Mexico and since 1902 has been travel
ing in the far east for the st. Louis ex-
position. Last December he was APP
pointed United States minister to ia
pan, but he declined.
While minister to Siam Mr.. Barrett
obtained the first clear Interpretation
of the scope of foreign extraterritorial
jurisdiction in Asia and was the pio-
neer advocate of the development of
Americas commercial opportunities In
the far east. The salary Of the minis
ter to Argentina is $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-25
TlCKLEO THE SIAMESE.
How John Barrett Won His First
Diplomatic Success.

Diplomatic Success.
John Barrett, who has Just been ap-
pointed United States minister to the
Argentine Republic, for the past year
and half has been commissioner gen
eral for the Louisiana Purchase expo
sitiOn in Asia and Australia, during
which time he has Travelled $4,000 miles
and interviewed fifteen kings and en-
perors.
Mr. Barrett is native of Vermont,
but for many years has been Il resi-
dent of Oregon. He is q graduate Of
Dartmouth college and when only
twenty-seven years old was appointed
minister to Siam by President Cleve-
land. The first important task that
confronted the youthful envoy was to
present a claim for $250.0OO against
the government of Siam. He was
warned by experienced diplomats
against using threats in pressing the
claim. BE cunning, avoid arrogance"
they urged.
THAT is" responded Mr.. Barrett,
"you favor tickling with n straw to
pricking with a bayonet"
The statesmen nodded assent.
When the young minister had finally
succeeded in collecting the claim the
diplomats asked in astonishment. How
did you accomplish it,"
"By tickling" explained Barrett. 81
had to tickle them almost to death,
though, before they agreed to pay"
Subsequently he Travelled extensively
in Japan, China, India and the Philip
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-25
slENkIEwlcz IN ECLIPSE.
How the Polish Author Incurred the

How the Polish Author Incurred the
Wrath of His COuntrymen.
Henry Sienkiewicz, the Polish au-
thor. who until recently was the idol Of
his compatriots. the entire Polish peo-
pie having celebrated the twenty-fifth
anniversary of his entrance into litera-
ture, when they made him present of
magnificent castle surrounded by a
park. seems to have suffered a perma-
nent eclipse in public esteem.
Not long ago a Warsaw paper asked
Sienkiewicz what in his opinion was
the best Polish drama of recent years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-25

The author replied that all Polish liter
allure was worthless. This reply caused
a tremendous sensation and Il great re-
vulsion of feeling against the author,
and since then he has been the object
of violent attacks in the Polish press.
Sienkiewicz's most famous book,
"Quo Vadis,'' which was translated in
to many languages, was published in
1906
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-25
Cnmnnrinr Nnten

was broken when you refused him."
said Maud.
Eyes" answered Mamie.
''The impudence of him to offer me
damaged goods the next dayw-Wash-
ington Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-25

Host: "Schltz beer will not, that's another ad
vantage. Bliousness is caused by green beer-beel
hurried into the market before it is sufficiently aged
Schtz beer is aged for months in refrigerating
before it is bottled
Visitor: "And what do you pay for it?'
Host: Gust what you pay for other beer.
secure the most careful brewing in the world fol-
what you pay without it. l get a beer that costs
twice as much common beer in the brewing by
simply demanding Schtz."
Visitor: "I'll do that next time"
Host: "Ycs, and ever aftcrward. People are learn
ing these facts, and Schtz sales now exceed million
barrels annually. Ask for the brewery bottling'
arse g. Ohlweiler Co.,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-25

We give cash prize of $500 for
any drawing of this character which
we accept and use. An school chill
dren can compete. Full instructions
will be found on inside of each pack
age of EGG-O-SEE, telling what to do
to get the prize, and how to make the
drawings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-25

sususd largest
ahinry enables u o make h
itendus
nuntos t tile Creek
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-25
The white Man In Africa.

"The footprint of the white man is
like the footprint of the elephant"
says a Swat native prOverb; sit re-
mains in the ground"
Another proverb: "White men are
like and yet unlike quails. When you
see one in your country you will soon
see a flock. But the quails leave you
again, the white men never"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-25
Dangerous.

''To tell you the TRUTH
"Sh-sh-shI Don't try 1t, old mani
George Washington did that once, and
look at him now-he's deadri-Balti-
more News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-18
DR. HILLS ASKS WHY.
breaches on the Decline of Great
Convictions.

New York, May 1S-In his sermon in
Plymouth church on THE Decline of
Great Convictions: Our Society's Lead
ers Losing Their Grin On the Suprene
Realities and Principles that Make a
Nation Great. the Rev. DR.. Newell
Dwight Hills said: AT a meeting held
in New York a few weeks ago. a for
mer president, Mr. Cleveland and a
great religious editor, DR. Lyman Alb
bot, spoke on the negro question They
affirmed that giving the right of suf-
frage to the negro had been a failure;
that the negro was ignorant and vici-
Gus and unworthy They closed the door
of hope in the negrO's face and
with reference to the fact that several
southern states have disfranci1ised the
negro they affirmed that the south had
been left free TO settle the negro pro-
blem in its o1en way.
If the negro is to be disfranchised
in the south. do these two men under
stand that they must also disfranchise
him in the north. If they affirm that
they disfranchise the negro not because
Of his color but because he is illiterate
will they also disfranchise the one mil
lion white men who are also illiterate.
Keep faith in the country your faith
ers loved. There are some things you
can revise. but not even a former pres
ident or a religious editor can revise or
improve Gods word
Referring to declines of great convic-
tons in other directions DIR. Hills said .
The name Of God is expurgated from
the school books from which our chill
dren study.
Why? In the interests of those who
call themselves atheists all reference to
Jesus Christ is eliminated from these
school books. Why? In the interests
Of the Jews that throng this country.
The time has come for Protestants
and Catholics. Jews and Gentiles. be-
levers and atheists to come together
and agree upon the great fundamental
principles, because they are men and
women All should combat against the
nammonism that threa tens this coun-
4 try
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-18
AN EXPENSIVE LUXURY.
Granville Bridge Causes No End Of
Trouble.

The Shawnee and JEFFERSON county
commissioners held a joint meeting at
the Granville bridge this morning to
try and reach an agreement as to the
repairs made necessary by the washing
away of the south approach, on the
Shawnee county side by the recent
rains.
When the river was on a rampage a
year ago the south approach was wash
ed away. AS the bridge connects two
counties the counties had to share in
the expense of repairs. The Shawnee
commissioners wanted to put in a steel
span in place of the wooden approach. The
Jefferson county commissioners objected
10 that expense and a wooden approach
was put in at an expense of about $40.
1t is likely that every time the river
rises as it has this spring, that the
wooden approach will be washed out.
The Shawnee commissioners wish JEFF
ferson county to bear half the expense
of $50 foot steel span. to take the
place of the wooden approach, at a cost
of about 81 000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-18
HELD UP BY ROWDIES.
Train Returning from COney
Island Made Scene of Battle.

New York. May 1S.-Rowdies held up
a train returning from Coney IslanG
yesterday, terrOTizing the passengers by
fighting and cursing and assaulted
trainmen and the policemen who went
TO stop the trouble One policeman had
his nose broken and others had hats
crushed and uniforms torn before the
excitement was quelled- Eight men were
finally landed in cells a the Bath
Beach station and were held for a hear
ing
When the train left Coney Island five
cars were damned to the doors The
crowd was hilarious. and all semblance
OF order soon disappeared. Stopping
ductor ordered the motorman of the
train to blow the whistle without ceas
ing and to run the train ahead until
Bath Beach was reached. This is near
the police station.
When the train reached Bath Beach
station Captain Cullen, Sergeant Ryder
and Roundsman Nugent. with nine men
were there Captain Cullon sent halz
of his men, with the sergeant, into the
cars and told them to arrest those
whom they considered the ringIeaders
and push them through the windows OF
the cars. where they would be caught
by the captain and his other men.
Then followed a fierce battle Rounds
man Nugent had just seized one man
who had been thrust out when another
landed on his back The fellow began
to pummel Nugent's face. He caught
the Doliceman's club and with it struck
the roundsman repeatedly. The man
mad Nugent down and was belaboring
him when the captain went to the po-
lceman's aid. When it was over Nh.
gents uniform and hat were ruined and
his nose was broken
All the prisoners were held on charges
Of disorderly conduct. except the one
who had beaten Nugent and he was
held for assault.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-18
JAMES is DYING.
Foreman of Santa Fe Car Shops
Very Low.

Tt was reported this morning that
Frank James. foreman of the car repair
sheds az the Santa Fe shops. was dying
Walter James and Washington James
who work in the sheds and who are
brother and cousin respectively of the
sick man were called to his bedside this
morning
Mr. James. who is very well known
in railroad circles. has been suffering
with appendicitis for the last week
Last Thursday his condition became so
serious that he left the shop and went
to the hospital. having decided to have
an operation performed. He under
went The operation Saturday morning
and has been sinking ever since It
was given out at the Santa F'e hospital
al late hour today that his condition
was serious and that he is not expected
To live.
Frank James is one of the most pop
ular foremen al the Santa Fe shops
and many are the inquiries that are
made regarding his condition. Mr.
James is an old employe Of the Santa
Fe having been with the company for
something over sixteen years His
home is at sos Klein street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-18
MUST TAKE RUSSIA'S WORD
United States Is Handicapped in
Kishinef Affair.

washington. May 1S--NOna Of the
many resolutions relat ive 10 the kishi-
nen outbreak adopted yesterday at
various places in the United States has
reached the state department and the
officials. It is not known whether fur
ther instructions have been sent to our
embassy at St. Petersburg So far the
depar tment has before it only newspaper
clippings. describing the kishineff mas
sacre and it scarcely feels authorized to
move upon that basis. even if it had the
power to do so. Admitting a desire to
investigate in disregard of the formal
assurance of the Russian government
to Ambassador Mccormick, the depart
ment would probably have to content
itself with the sworn statements Of
refugees from I[ishinef.
To procure Information through the
American embassy or the American
corsuIs in Russia would probably render
our diplomatic agents persona non grata
in case they should cast doubt upon the
official Russian statements.
The brief cablegram from St Peters
burg today might open the way for
diplomatic action on the part of the
United States in this matter That
statement said the Russian government
had forbidden the Jews TO arm or de-
fend themselves with a deliberate pur-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-18
SERVANT THIEF.
Marie Cline, Who Robbed WATSON
Home, Gets Four Years.

Marie Cline was this morning sem
fenced by Judge Hazen to serve a term
in the state penitentiary at Lansing for
four years. She was convicted on the
charge of robbing DR.. L. c. Wasson's
residence at 1901 Buchanan street
The Cline woman answered an ad-
vertisement for a servant at the WATSON
residence and was employed She was
there but a day or two and during the
absence of the family ransacked the
house and carried away clothing and
jewelry. She was captured in Kansas
CITY and brought back for trial Her
attorney pleaded the clemercy of the
court I do not see that mercy is due
in this case" said Judge Hazen- 1t
has been shown that she has long rec
ord of similar crimes She made her
way into families under the gVise of
domestic and then robbed the houses.
The sentence will be four years in the
rerifentiary.''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-18
TO AMERICAN WOMAN.
DR.. Emil Reich Says Nations Hope Is
in the Fair Sex.

London. May 1s.-Dr. Emil Reich the
Hungarian historian. is likely to cause
controversy in America with his unex-
pected views on the subject of Ameri-
cans. He said in a recent lecture;
The American commonwealth differs
from Europe in two most essential
points. These two points are The prac-
teal immunity of the states from any
serious attack on the part Of powerful
hostile army or navy. and the constant
exposure Of all the social and most Of
the economic and political institutions
Of the states to the invasions, raids and
warfares Waged against the American
male by that greatest surprise Of tn
nineteenth century. the American We
man.
Whether America viii OF will not be
able to regulate the international prob
lens of east and west. it seems probable
that through her women the American
people viii further the great cause OF
humanity in Il manner almost lmpos-
sible to Europe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-18

Miss Alice Rossington will be gradu-
atad from Miss Barstow's school kan
sas city. June 3.
Mrs r X Jamison of Kansas City,
who was Mrs. J. ID NJ Hamilton's
guest for several days, returned nome
Sunday afternoon
AIr. and Mrs. E. T. Sim viii return
TO Denver the first of June after spend
ing the winter in Topeka.
Mrs Nabelle Crawford Welpton ieft
for her home in Omaha today. Mr. and
Mrs Welpton leave the latter part Of
the week for their wedding trip TO CAN
fornia
Mrs J Z, Penny of Hutchinson and
Mrs NJ + Riley of Garnett will be
guests Of Mrs Emma Evarts next week.
Mr. and Mrs. j. X Jones and Miss
Katheryn Mills spent Sunday in KAN
sas City.
Mr. and Mrs j. C. Feeley spent Sun
day in ST. Joseph.
Mr. Don Knowlton and MI Clark An
derson leave Tuesday for the city OF
Mexico the former for a short absence,
the latter to remain manently. Mrs.
Kn0wleon left today for Lafayette, Ind,
where she viii visit while Mr.. knowlton
is in Mexico.
Mr.. AL Hulett was in Kansas City
Mr.. leslie McCanne and Mr.. " H.
Stewart were in Kansas City to spend
Sunday.
Miss Cecilia Geraldine Lower. Of Coun-
eli Grove is the guest of Miss Winters.
in Potwin. and Mrs T. F. Doran. of 125
Western avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Davidson are in
Memphis. Tenn.
Mr.. T. n. Hand and Miss Bessie Hand
are in Fort Scott visiting their sister.
Mrs c. w. Fleming
MIR. Louis Mcclellan. of Kansas City.
spent Sunday in Topeka, the guest or
the Fl. g. Kelly family
The president Of the w H NJ society
OF the First NJ. =. church wants every
member to be present All "A meeting in
the church narlors Tuesday afternoon
Important business.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Olson have issued in.
vitatons to the marriage of their
daughter Ruth and Prof. c. O. Larson.
OF Chicago. Wednesday, May q.
Miss Pearl Efinger entertained Satur-
day evening at her home on Van Buren,
street in honor of Miss Anna Johnson.
OF Peabody. The others asked were
Miss Myrtle Earr Miss Jean Car
michael Miss Birdie George Mr. Tom
Warren. Mr. Harlie Carter Mr. George
Noble Mr.. Clarence Jones' and Mr.
Arthur Reid Miss Johnson returned to
Peabody Sunday
Miss Mabel Eddy and Mr. Robert
Simmons of WellsNille, Kas. were mar
ried Thursday afternoon. May a. at the
home of the brides sister Miss Nev>
Eddy 62S Clay street The Rev J. n
Mcfarland performed the ceremony
only few intimate friends of the fam
lly We're present Mr. and Mrs Sim
mons have gone to their home in Wells
Mrs C. S. G1eed has gone to Roches-
VT \. Y. to attend the annual meeting
the National Fedora ton of Music.
lbs and to represent the Ladies'
Music club Of Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-18
Public Assemblages Prohibited.

St Petersburg, Friday. May 15.-All
public assemblages in the province of
Sartof have been prohibited under pain
Of penalties. A proclamation Of the gov
eminent has been posted in all towns
forbidding all town gatherings, warning
the people against interference with the
police while in the discharge of their
duties. ordering crowds which may col
lect in contravention of this to dispense
upon first summons of the police.
Everyone disobeying any of the pro-
visions of the proclamation is liable to
a fine of three months imprisonment
This stringent order is the result Of re-
newed popular agitation. Disturbances
in several localities in the province of
Sartoff are feared in st. Petersburg.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-18
TOLsTOI HAS NEW FAITH
Evolved as a Result of Experience
During His Recent Illness.

Paris. May 1S.-In a letter written
during his recent illness Count Tolsto1
expresses the belief that the human is
merged IN the spiritual Here is his
present profession of faith.
i have reached the Convietion-nOt
by reflection, but by experience in a
long life-that the human life is a
spiritual one. Man is a spirit. a portion
of God shut up in certain limits whose
boundaries we do not know. but the hui
man soul is not submitted to any dis
fguremeRt even less to suffering. It
develops everywhere equally. charging
The frontiers within which it is con-
tanned "
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-18

pose of forcing them to emigrate to the
United States for nowhere in Europe
could they find refuge. Such action
would be similar to that taken by the
Roumanian government upon which the
state department laid down the Monroe
doctrine Dumping hordes of emigrants
likely 10 prove paupers upon our shore
was obnoxious to the United States In
this connection it may be worth noting
that in spite of the vigorous protests
against Roumania's action contained in
the state departments circular note to
the powers the Roumanian governments
never admitted our right to interfere
even on the basis of immigration and
conditions continue very much as they
were so far as the Jews in Roumania
are concerned.