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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-21
The Advance of Wealth.

The advance in the standard of
wealth in the last century l. recue-
nized by al a. something formidable
Thomas Wentworth Higgin>on. in
writing on the subject in the Atlantic
magazine. says that in his boyhood.
Thomas Cushing was the only man in
Boston. or it, vicinity. who was sus-
pected of being Il millionaire; and
even in nj case some regarded such
wealth IL incredible. He was an e.
~rutially modest. retiring man. and
said 10 Il lady Of my acquaintance.
who ventured 10 reproach him for
having holes in his shoes. that he
knew no real advantage Of wealth. eX
cept To be able TO wear ones old shoes
without criticism. But what j. Il
million dollars today? To the ewes Of
many IL represents economy: almost
poverty: at any rate. step toward
the alm~houSe. John Jacob Aston was
laid To he worth 2O.OOO.OOO. and that
was such colossal fortune. people
had again To alter their standard of
figure in arithmetic. After this. Com
moGurc Nanderbilt'S S40.OOO.OOO seem
ed but a step. and the next Wander
bilt'- 5000. 100000 were not 50 wholly
startling. Yet men looked with com
mi~eration on the division of this last
fortune by his published viii. Six
~ millions To each Of two sons. and
the rest Of he family cut off with $40
100000 apiece. Men felt like taking
mp Il contribution in the churches
Yet what seemed even these wonders
compared with the personal wealth
# the present day,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-21
Robbed the Grave.

y startling incident i narrated by
John Oliver of Philadelphia. as fol-
lows; Il was in an awful condition. My
skin was almost yellow. eyes sunken.
tongue coated. pain continually in
back and sides. no appetite. growing
weaker day by day. Three physicians
had given me up. Then l was advised
10 use Electric Bitters; TO my great
joy, the first bottle made a decided
improvement. L continued their use
for three weeks. and am now a well
man. I know they robbed the grave
OF another victim" No one should
fail to try them. Only soc. guaranteed
at Hartz q Ullemeyer's drug store
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-21

Mayor W. W. Pearce. of Waukegan.
has been threatened with death in an
anonymous letter. IT was signed BE
ware" and stated: II will put bull
let through YOU some night ON your
way home and blow up your house
and all that belongs to You with dyn-
amite." Several years ago Mayor
Pearcc was threatened with carbulic
acid aud the pisto! treatment, and
again a year ago similar warnings
were sent him III l. getting fierce.
said he. when they go beyond threat
cniH" to XII me. and say they Will Kill
my family and destroy all my prop
,I-f
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-21

statue representing man conquering
i lion and remarked that il would
have been-a different statue if a lion
had made IL 1t would be interesting
TO have history from the horse
viewpoint. the Cleveland Press has
well suggested. of the great Journeys
and battles and rides Of the worlds
heroes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-21
Stop and Think

If YOU want to 90 to Chicago you
can take one of the e.. NJ. & 81. p.
fine trains and make an easy and rap
id journey. Trains for Chicago leave
Rock Island AZ follows: vt /: Is a. m.
arriving at Chicago at $50 Il. IN: at
+:5S p. m. arriving At Chicago at 9:55
p. m. and at 11:jO p. m, arriving at
Chicago at 100 a m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-21

\ movement has been started among
labor unions ia Chicago TO have the
celebration Of the birthdays of Wash
ington and Lincoln postponed until
picnic weather. ~ the people who
work in banks are the only ones who
celebrate these days. they should be
consulted. Perhaps they would pre-
fer. "a has been the custom. to celc-
bratr these days 10y playing pool and
skaat at the clubs. TO golf at the links.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-21
A Word for the Horse.

Paul Rcycrc'~ name i immortal
Ever since that PARKWAY April mid
night when he rode from Boston To
Lexington and Concord. varnin" the
patriots along the way of the British
approach. his fame has been securely
en>hrined in the hearts of all Amcri-
cans.
Historians have bouored themselves
in honorjng him. Poets have found
inspiration in prai>ing him. He is an
idol of childhood. an example in the
prime # manhood and Il solacing
memory Of old age. How few charac-
tiers loom up like great peaks above
the mountain ranges Of time, And
Paul Revere was one of these. He was
one of the precious few great enough
to grasp AN opportunity To do an in
calculablc good To mankind. But while
we give deserved glory to Paul Revere
let III Il" longer forget that there Was
another hero in that wild midnight
ride.
There was the horse. ANY other
horse might have done ~ wcH''-you
think? We'll. - might any other man
have done a. well. perhaps. so might
we tIippantly di>paragc any hero. But
the fact remains that ii was Paul Re
we're and Paul Rercrc'~ horse that did
il. And the harder work fell on the
horse. But for the true horses faith
fulur~> Paul Revere would have been
a failure.
See what the poet says:
y hurry "f hoofS in village street.
y shape I'm the moonlight. bulk i'm
the dark.
And beneath. from the pebbles. in
passing, spark
Struck out 10y a steed flying fearless
and fleet.
Thar was all; and vet. through the
gloom and the light.
The fate Of nation was riding ;hat
night:
And the spark struck out by that
>terd in hi> flight.
kin,iled the land into flame with its
heat.
We need tear no garland> from the
head # Paul Revere TO put a wreath
or i-r neck OF his noble horse. There
ought Ia bc enough flowers Of graft
tude the American hearts for both.
Volume night be made up of the
hurs c's part in the heroism If his
tor. But man ungenerously takes
all the glory "a himself
One of Aesop's most pointed fables
i OF the king of beasts that saw
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-21

Another big hammer L. swinging on
Gov. Natc>. The committee of the
Association Of Illinois Freight Ship
per> declares that his compIaisance
toward the railroads has defeated
every effort to secure fair rates. The
kick of the shippers has been publish
ed i'm book form 30 a. to he Of endur-
ing record
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-21

The last five years Of corn raising
in Illinois has been the most profita bic
period I'm the industry. owing TO the
fortune of coincidcnt good crops and
good price. II j. estimated that the
net profit, after allowance for labor.
seed. interest ON land and other
charges. has been SI26.OOO.OOO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-21
EDUCATIONAL TOUR.
Peoria, ILL.,, to Warrington, ID. C., and Re
turn April 25, 1904.

Directed by {. Il. Nandervort, prin-
cipal of Greeley school, Peoria; $40,
the regular railroad fare. covers every
necessary expense for the week. in
Guiding meals, sleeping car berth,
board in Washington. guides, side
trips. etc. Send for circular giving
detailed information. Allen NJ. Nye,
L. p. ~, Big Four Route, Peoria, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-21

May Nohe * back on the stage in
England. II might be worse. She
might he back ON the stage in this
cOuntrN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-21

TERMs-Daily. 10 cents per week. Weekly,
per year IN advance.
All communications of argumentative
Character, political or religious, must have
real name attached for publication. No
such articles Will be printed over fictitious
signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every town-
ship in RocK Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-21

Monte Carlo i S7.5O0.OOO ahead of
the game for the last year. It, al
most a. good a. organizing trust.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-21

y forlurn. hopeless, melancholy face
drives your friends away. For bright
sparkling. sunny face use HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea. 81 cents. tea
or tablet for. T. II. Thomas. pharma-
cist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-21
Thursday, April 81, 1904.

senator Burton has learned that in
getting rich quick We may also get in
jail quick.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-21
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1914 Sec
ond avenue. Rock Island, Ill. Entered at
the poston1ce as second-class matterl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-21
TIPS 70 TRAVELLERS

$50 to San Francisco and Los An
@eles and return via C.. Il. l. d p. Ry..
April % to May l. Good to return
up to June 80.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-21

for Chicago and Kansas City should
prove favOrites with the guests Of the
hotels. as the passenger depot i SO
conveniently located-only Il block or
two and you find the finest trains run
ming through Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-21

BY THE j. w. POTTER 90.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-21

Are YOU going to Kansas City or
the southwest? If so. take the South
west Limited on the C.. NJ. d -. p. at
1890 p. m. or the early morning train
at $50. You viii be assured Of a
pleasant and safe journey.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1904-04-21
5E4z EAa1gRS
.e@j,|!az:5zs4

Chicago-Cattle, common to prime,
$500 to $3.50; hogs, shipping grades,
$4.0O to $40; sheep. fair to choice, $2.75
to $3.50; wheat, No. red, 97c to 99c;
corn, No. 2, Sic to SIC: oats, standard,
SIC to 3Sc; rye, No. 2, &c to Csc; hay.
timothy, $3.50 to $3.50; prairie. $500 to
$1O.5O; butter, choice creamery, 22c to
&c; eggs, fresh, 13c to Ice; potatoes,
$1.O4 to $1.16
Indianapolis-Ca shipping. $500 to,
S5.25; hogs, choice light, $4.0O. to $500;
sheep, common to prime. $3.50 to $3.75:
wheat. No. 2, S1.OO to S1.O2: corn, No. 2
white, 4Sc to 49c; oats, No.-2 white, Ale
to 42c.
| st. Louis-Cattle, $3.50 to $500; hogs,
s4OO to 1925; sheep, $500 to $3.50;
wheat, No. ., 95c to 9Sc: corn, No. .,
46c to 4Ic; oats, No. 2, 40c to 41c; rye.
No. ., &c to Csc.
Cincinnati-Cattle. S4.OO to S475;
hogs, $4OO to $3.50; sheep, $500 to
$4.25: wheat, No. 2, $1.O6 to SLOT; corn,
No. . mixed, 53c to 54c; oats, No.
mixed, Ale to 42c; rye, No. 2. &c to 7Sc.
Detroit-Cattle, $3.50 to S475; hogs.
800 to S5:15: sheep, $3.50 to $3.50:
wheat, No. 99c to $l.OO; corn. No. 3
yellow, Sic to 52c; oats, No. white, 43c
to44c; rye, No. 2, 13c to l4c.
Milwaukee-Wheat, No. northern,
95c to 96c; corn, No. 8, 49c to SOC:
oats, NO white, 42c to 4Sc; rye, No. 1,
:72c to 73c; barley, no. 2. 63c to 64c;
pork, mess, S12.25.
Toledo-wheat, No. 2 mixed, Csc to
99c; corn. No. 9 mixed, 49c to Soc:
oats, No. mixed, 4Oc to 41c; rye, No. 2,
tic to re; clover seed, prime. $6.2o.
Buffalo-Cattle, choice shipping steers,
$3.50 to $5.35; hogs, fair to prime, S4.OO
to $40; sheep, fair to clfoice. 1926 to
S5.25; lambs, common to choice, s4.75 to
-S6.4O.
New York-Cattle. $3.50 to $3.50;
hogs, $4.OO to- $3.50; sheep. $500 to
$500; wheat, No. 2 red, $1.04 to $IO5;
corn, No. 2, SIC to 53c; ;oats,' No. 2 white.
45c to 46c: butter, creamery, 21c to pc;
eggs. western, 16c. to 1Sc.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1904-04-21
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

The best bananas come from Port
Limon. Costa Rica.
Japan takes about forty per cent of
the nails exported from the United
States.
Australia has more places Of public
worship in proportion to population
than any other country.
Russians who are religious do not
eat pigeons. because of the sanctity
conferred on the dove in the Scrip
lures.
Colorado produced four and half
times as much gold as Alaska last
year. and California three times as
much.
The area of Colombia equals that
Of California and Texas combined Its
population was estimated in 1881 to be
3,6OO. 600. 'Bogota. its capital has a
population Of 125,O00.
The wages paid In the United States
average more than twice those in Bel.
gium, three times those Of Denmark,
France, Germany, Italy and Spain, and
one and q half those in England and
Scotland
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1904-04-21

of unrivaled interest Here may be seen
the first steam locomotive ever built and
in the same building is modern locomo-
tive mounted on a monster turntable.
The engine runs at the speed of so miles
per hour, but the motion is taken up
by q series of wheels and the snorting
monster remains stationary. There are
four miles of standard gauge railroad
tracks in this great building.
The largest organ in the world has
been installed in the Festival Hall, the
great structure that marks the center OF
the Colonnade of States. Some Of the
pipes of this organ are so large that a
pony may be driven through them.
The Philippine exhibit is made at a
cost of more than million dollars. Forty
acres of ground in the western section
is given to this new and unique exhibit.
Here have been erected villages Of the
various tribes, and they are inhabited by
more than a thousand natives. Many
historic Filipino buildings have been re-
produced. a section Of the walled city
of ancient Manila is feature. World
Fair visitors may enter the Philippine
exhibit without extra cost.
The North American Indians form the
basis for most interesting exhibit pro-
vided by the United States government.
Indian villages as they were two hum
dred years ago are reproduced and they
ar inhabited by real Indians in the pic
turesque garb of their forest homes.
Among the famous chiefs at the EXPOSE
ton are Chief Joseph and Geronimo. A
modern Indian school, with a full corps
Of instructors, explains how the United
States government has educated and civ
ilized the Indian.
No exposition has ever possessed the
wealth of beautiful sculpture that is seen
at the present Worlds Fair. In the
Cascade region alone is displayed stat
uary that cost more than half million
dollars. The work Of the greatest living
artists is shown.
The electric display Mt the Worlds
Fair is beyond compare. More than 6OO.-
600 incandescent electric lights adorn the
buildings, and the beauty Of architecture
is enhanced after nightfall..
The power generated by the Exposition
engines is that of $4,000 horses. The
greatest power ever geuerateu Ut Any
previous exposition was at Chicago,
when the power was equal to that Of
1900 horses.
The Jubilee Presents of Queen Vic
toria are displayed in Hall of Con-
crosses. Immediately west of the Admin
istration building. The presents Of Pope
Leo are also shown in the same build
ing.
Wonderful gardens surround the
Worlds Fair Palaces Of Agriculture and
Horticulture, On the east side Of Agri-
culture Hall is a ten-acre rose garden.
South of it is the aquatic section, where
the lily of the Amazon and the lotus Of
the Nile are star features. Adjoining
are the gardens Of the deserts, where
the plants Of the arid region attain per
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1904-04-21
THINGS WORTH KNOWING.

That fresh lard will remove tar from
either hands or clothing. Wash with
soap and water afterwards.
That piece of charcoal thrown into
the pot in which onions, cabbage, ETC.,
are boiled will absorb the unpleasant
odor.
That a preparation Of fat oil var
nish and rectified spirits of turpentine.
If applied to iron, steel and other metal
articles will prevent them from rust
ing.
That a cloth covered broom will
wipe the dust from papered walls and
ceilings.
That powdered borax. strewn over
places frequented by ants. cockroach-
es and other vermin will drive those
pests away.
That paste made Of equal parts Of
birthstone, saltpeter, and lard. if bound
about felon, viii cure it. Renew as
soon as it gets dry.
That salt will curd new milk; hence
In preparing dishes containing milk the
salt should not be added until they are
cooked
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1904-04-21

presides in person. China's exhibit is
largely confined to the Palace of Liberal
Arts. one of the magnificent exhibit
buildings. The pavilions are all of ce-
lestial design and make and the Chinese
section is veritable forest of typical and
ideal pagodas. They contain exhibits of
Chinese manufacture never before seen
outside Of the Flowery Kingdom.
England, France and Germany have
all reproduced historic buildings as their
national pavilions at the Worlds Fair
The Orangery, the Grand Trianon and
the Castle at Charlottenburg represent
three Of the most famous and beautiful
types of European architecture, and the
gardens surrounding them are marvellous
ly beautiful. These three great nations
have very large exhibits in all of the ex-
hibit palaces. Rivalry between them is
keen and each government has expended
more than million dollars that their
resources and national achievements may
be exploited.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1904-04-21

attractions would be to portray all the
quaint customs Of all the queer peoples
of the world, together with the amuse-
ments Of the people Of all lands. The
games Of ancient Rome, the divertise-
ments of the Orient, the latest and
greatest creations of the most famous
illusiOnists, the most comprehensive col
lection Of wild and trained animals, and
all other forms of entertainment to
amuse and instruct find place in this
unparalleled resort
China, that most ancient of all nations.
whose development has heretofore been
shrouded in mystery, lifts the veil at
the 1904 Worlds Fair and displays her
progress and attainments. In the for
eign section the National Chinese pa
vilion is among the most striking. 1t is
a reproduction of the residence of Prince
Pu Lun, of the royal blood, and that po-
tentate is at the head Of the Chinese
Commission to the Worlds Fair and
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1904-04-21

Both in the actual losses inflicted and
in its moral effect the catastrophe which
resulted in the death of Vice-Admiral
Makaroff and almost his entire crew and
the destruction of the battleship Petro
pavlovsk is the severest blow Russia has
sustained since the opening of the war;
The Port Arthur squadron has been
weakened by the loss of one of its strong
est battleships. The lives of about 800
officers and seamen have been wiped out.
To heighten the disheartening effect of
these calamities Russia has lost the COM
mander who had shown higher capacity
and had done more to strengthen and
revive Russian hopes than any other
man.
Apparently the Japanese have per
formed a historic feat of war. Recent
dispatches have indicated that vice-Ad-
miral Togo's feet, greatly augmented in
preparation for supreme effort to block
the harbor mouth at Port Arthur, was
already on its way thither. Either Ad-
miral Makaroff had deliberately gone out
side the inner harbor to meet it or else
he was decoyed out by the sight of an
inferior force of japanese ships pursuing
Russian scouting vessels. Such scout
ing trips to the southwark as far as the
MiaotaO islands have been frequent. One
may suppose that the daring Russian
commander hoped to destroy some Of the
japanese warships by coming upon them
unawares or that he was on the lookout
for japanese army on transports bound
for the Liaotung gulf.
Official dispatches received at st. Pc
tersburg in cipher and given out Thurs
day tell Of far greater disaster to the
Russian navy at Port Arthur than was
known Wednesday. First came news of
the sinking Of the battleship Petropav-
lovsk and the drowning of Vice-Admiral
Makarof and T91 men and officers. Next
came news that the battleship PObieda
had been disabled, probably permanently,
by running upon mine. The torpedo
boat destroyer vestrachni was surround
ed by the enemy and sunk.
Prince Ouktomsky, Rear Admiral, who
took command of the feet after the
deatk of Vice-Admiral Makaroff, report
ed that the torpedo boat. destroyer Yes
trachni was sunk during a fight with
japanese torpedo boats, and. that the
frst-class battleship Pobieda struck
mine, which caused a tremendous explo-
sion, tearing great hole in her side.
The. Russians are appalled,, though
little consolation is gotten from the re-
port, which adds that the Pobieda was
able to reach the harbor without loss
of life among her crew. The PObieda
is frst-class battleship, built in 1900
and commanded by Captain Zatsarenni.
1t had displacement of 1860 tons, be-
ing larger than the Petropavl6vsk.
The Gar telegraphed to Viceroy Alex
Jeff ordering him to go to Port Arthur
Immediately and assume command Of the
squadron pending the appointment Of
Makaroff's successor.
Rear Admiral Uriu sent to Toxic
brief report of the fight off Port Arthur,
saying that the Japanese feet under Ad-
miral Togo sunk the Russian frst-class
battleship Petropavlovsk and the Rus
sian torpedo boat destroyer Vestrachni.
Admiral Uriu reports that there were nc
losses among the japanese. There was
preaf reioicinp in TokiO
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1904-04-21
Humorous News Notes.

Be kind to spring or it may have an
other relapse.
At, indianapolis the militia was called
cut Oh account of the flood. Naval MI
litia. doubtless.
Dowie seems to be making about as
much of a hit in New South Wales as he
did in New York.
With the exception of the coal barons
the public is practically united IN hoping
for an early spring.
Senator Burton appears to think that
the difference between himself and the
others is that he was caught.
Half the asparagus crop Of California.
has been ruined. Perhaps beef will so
up some more from sympathy.
New York should build fireproOf tun-
nels. 1t is very annoying toAhave such
expensive holes burn up.
When Russia comes to apply for a
small war loan Of about $4,000. 100000
IL will have a chance to discover its true
friends. -.
After observing the public and WELL
advertised deyotions Of the Rockefeller
family one is inclined to think more IA
vorably of Dowie.
II it should turn out that the Isle of
Pines is without commercial value the
Senate will deem it the nations duty to
give it back to Cuba.
Perhaps the public has been taking
physical culture exercises for its memory,
since it is not rushing into Wall street
to buy stocks now that they are .advdnc-
ing trifle. =:
Considering the sentence, it cannot be
truthfully said that Senator Burton is
a statesman out of a job-not for six
months, st least.
Oklahoma is certainly yielding to the
enervating influence Of civilization, since
it is having its bank failures without any
lynchings to match.
With the discovery that radium will
not cure all those things for which it
was said to be a remedy the price ought
to drop few million dollars a pound. J.;
When the Pennsylvania Railway be-
gins arresting women who stroll along
its right of way wearing red skirts prob
ably we shall see what the consS tuition
has to say about it.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1904-04-21
: Interesting News Items.

Gov. Warfield signed tie bill passed
by the Maryland Legislature appropriat-
ing S25O,OOO for the. relief of destitution
in Baltimore though $4,000 of this
amount will be used in paying the mi
litiamen for their services while they
were policing the burned district.
In Denver, Colo., Russell Boles was
found guilty of the. murder of 12-year-
old Harold Fridborn and of n brutal as
SALT upon Florence Fridborn. The jury
recommended sentence Of life imprison-
ment. Harold Fridborn was killed with
an ak Dec. 81. 1901, when defending his
sister.
The British. commissioner to the st.
sLouis exposition denies the report that
his government has protested against a
Bosf' war exhibition at the fair.
% Two women and two children were In
jured severely and dozen others slight
'ly by. a stampede in an italian church
at New Haven, Conn.,, caused BY q
groundless cry Ct FIRE.