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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-06
zoIa and Drexfus, Book.

The editor of Paris paper, recalling
what lola had done for Dreyfus, called
upon the novelist to have him review
the unfortunate captains book, the his
tory of his troubles. The visitor found
him at the big table in his library, do
ing his days work. Review Captain
Dreyfus' book he repeated when the
proposition was made TO him. He got
up and ambled round the table-a short
man, with a stomach and no presence
-grunting at intervals. Finally he
said: why should 1 review his book
He never even read mine
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-06
SLEEPY WASHINGTON.
The Home Bound After TheateI
Crowd In the Capital.

The Home Bound AFTER TheateK
Crowd In the Capital.
"There is one popularity of Wash
ington have noticed" said q travelling
man at an uptown hotel, land that is
the absence of after theater crowds on
the streets and in the cafes. In many
big cities the hours from IL to 1890
o'clock are among the gayest of the
day. the streets are thronged with peo-
pie hurrying to the cafes for a bite and
sup and emerging afterward to stroll
slowly home or to the cars.
These midnight cafe crowds are jol-
ly folks. They seem to be less restrain
ed than at other hours of the day, when
bent upon the same mission of eating.
Perhaps 1t is the music and the lights
and the Bohemian atmosphere suggest
cd by the midnight hour. l will not
deny that it is in measure demoraliZ-
ing. / am sure / would not want my
two sisters of eighteen and twenty
years to be in the crowd.
II notice in Washington that as soon
as the theaters let out the people make
break for home. They are anxious
to get the first car that comes along
and won't wait a moment, but would
rather hang to n strap.
Washington is a frightfully dull
place at night. 1 hate to get hung up
here overnight. But l suppose it's n
good thing for the young folks that the
town is a little slow" - Washington
Star
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-06
A QUESTION OF COLOR.
The Matter of Height Didn'f Seem tC
Figure In the scheme.

uEe IN lnG SCnGmCs
The young man considers himself a
man of resources, although he is not as
sure about it now as he was a few
days ago. He has been very attentive
to a certain young lady, and he was
calling on her at the time that he par
TALLY lost confidence in his resourceful
mind.
1t is unnecessary to narrate what
passed between them upon the occa-
sion in question, but at the time the
young lady's sister entered the room
he was in the act of folding the young
lady to his manly bosom.
OF course he desisted at. once, as
young men generally do under such
circumstances, but he was not en-
barrassed-not a bit.
The young Iady's sister said. Excuse
me-" and started to leave the ROOM
when his resourceful mind began to
work. He felt that he ought to say
something and say it right away.
Don't co." he said; we've just been
measuring to see which one is the
taller"
She paused in the doorway and look
ed at them intently.
You're both about the same height"
she said quietly, but sister is much
the redder."
Then she went out. and he was en-
barrassed-just a little.-New York
Times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-06
WRESTLING JUGS.
Curious Relics of n Very Ancient
Drinking Custom.

DIN KING custom.
Whistling jugs are curious relics of
a very ancient drinking custom. All
the northern nations set great stress
upon n mans power TO take off his
liquor without putting down the glass
or beaker, and in Saxon graves old ale
buckets have been found made without
foot or stand, so that the drinker could
not rest them upon the board until
they were emptied.
But even after that was accomplish
ed the hardy drinker was expected
still to have breath to spare, and the
whistling jugs, a comparatively mod
ern invention, were intended to indi-
cate this. Many OF them were made
by German Standardization they
are also to be seen in earthenware-
during the sixteenth and seventeenth
centuries, and their form was such
that when the contents of the jug had
been imbibed a whistle was uncov-
cred through which the drinker might
blow IL he were able.
The most advanced type of all had
little windmill besides the whistle,
which worked n dial showing the pow
er of the blow. Sometimes an ordinary
whistle was laid on the table and won
by the last tosspot who could get a
sound from it.-PearsOn's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-06
Executors Notice.
Estate of Henry p. Bosse. deceased,

Estate of Henry p. Bose. deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
executrix of the last will and testament of
Henry p. Bose. late of the county of Rock
by gives notice that she will appear be-
fore the county court of Rock Island county
at the county court room. in the city of Rock
Island, at the April term. on the first
Monday in April next at which time
all persons having claims against said es-
tate are notified and requested to attend
for the purpose of having the same adjusted.
quested to make immediate payment to the
undersigned
Dated this 26th day of January, A d. 1904.
HULDA BOSSE, Executrfx.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-06
HISTORY OF THE COACH.
The First of These Vehicles Was
Built In I457.

1
! As popular as coaching is in some
parts of the country, but little reliable
information has ever appeared in the
public press respecting its history and
development. At the town of Kotze, in
Hungary, in 1857, the first coach was
constructed. This was soon afterward
presented to Charles VII. at Paris. The
first authentic record of a stagecoach
in England shows that six of such
vehicles Were in use there in 1862. So
popular did they become in that coun-
try that few years later they were in
general use ON all the principal roads
of the kingdom.
Steam railways have to q large ex-
tent done away with the use of the
coach as a link in the commercial chain.
but as a means of furnishing the high
est type of recreation the coach and
four is as popular today in the British
empire and in France as it was when
this was practically the only means of
lOcomotion in those countries
Stagecoaching in America was al
most coextensive with the settlement
of the colonies, and in the early history
Of the country there were few if any
places of any Importance that did not
welcome the sound of the coachman's
horn as one of the fascinating incidents
of pioneer life. As civilization pushed
itself westward the stagecoach was
ever in the lead Of those agencies which
blazed its pathway. These vehicles, as
well as their equipments, were COM
paratively crude in their construction
and unpretentiouS in their appoint
ments, but they admirably served the
purpose for which they were intended
and laid the foundation for the popu-
larity of coaching as a pleasurable pas
time developed in later years.
Coaching parties had been popular in
England and France for several gener-
atoms before they were introduced in
this country, yet the sport is so whole
some and enjoyable that it cannot be
doubted that in time it will become as
popular here as 1t is across the Allan
tc.-Illustrated Sporting News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-06
Matters Sale

William McEniry. E. ID. Sweeney and Loo
ney s Kelly. Attorn eys.
State of Illinois, L..
In the circuit court of said county in
chancery.
Telitha Munroe VS.. Pascal Breecher Jus
tine Breecuer. Mike Taxman. w. A. Por-
ter, Lydia Wheelan. r H Kelly, Ellen
Pearson, Nellie Eimhoff. No. 5202 Fore
closure
Notice Is hereby gwen that by virtue OF a
decree of said court entered ia the above
entitled cause on the 26th day of December,
A. ID. 1903 shall. on Saturday, the Twentieth
daY of February. A. D. 1904 at the nour OF
the court house in the city of Rock Island,
decree sell at public vendue, to the highest
and best bidder for cash in naDd those certain
parcels Of land situate in the county of Rock
Island and state of Illinois, known and de-
scribed as follows. to-wit:
The east forty 900 feet of lot No. Eight
90 in block No. Three 90 in Bailey & BoyIes'
addition to the city of ROCK Island. Also
lot No. Two CD in block No. One Cd in Cen
eral Rodman's addition 10 the CITY Of Rock
Is; and
Dated at Moline, Illinois, this Twentieth
day OF January, A ID 1904
w. }. ENTRIKIN,
Master In Chaucery. Rock Island county. Ill
WILLIAM MENIRY z d. SWEENEY,
Complainant Solicitors
LOONEf 4 KELLY, Defendant Solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-06
Administrators Notice.
. of carl Hinricnsen. deceased.

EsLdIt OF OdLI dIHLILHStH, UCCtdStu-
The undersigned having been appointed
administrator of the estate of Carl Hir-
ri 'hsen, late of the county of Rock
Island, state of Illinois. deceased hereby
gives notice that he will appear before the
c0unty Court room in the civ ~ Roc a. is.
land, at the March term, on the first Mon
day in March next at which time all per-
sons having claims against said estate are
notified and requested to attend for the
purpose of having the same djusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this 18th day of January. A. D. 1904.
A. @ HINRICHSEN Administrator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-06
Rejected With scorn.

A certain social organization called
the Young Woman's club found itself
in difficulties after the lapse of some
twenty years. The young" women
were no longer rightly named. Mr.
William II. Crane, the actor. was once
consulted by some charming girls in
regard to the name of their prospective
club. Their object, they wrote, was the
building of character They wished
that TO be suggested in the title and
also the fact that they were unmar-
ried. Mr.. Crane replied that he had a
name for the club. "the Building and
Lone association"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-06
Notice of Final Settlement.
Estate OF James Elmer DeLong, dece;

ESTATE Oh JdIuVS EIIIIeI LeI1UIIBI U1COeSIu
Public notice is hereby given that the
undersigned, Mary DeLong, adminiStra
trix of the estate of James Elmer DeLong
deceased, has this day filed ner final re
port and settlement as such in the county
on said report has been set for February
20 1904, al nine O'Clock a.. m, at which
time persons interested NAV appear and
make obs ctions thereto, and If no OBJ
jections are filed, said report will be ap
proved at that time, and the undersigned
viii ask for an order OF distribution and
will also ask to be discharged.
Rock Island Ill . Jan %, 1904
MARY DE LONG. Administrative.
JACKSON, HURST q STAFFORD,
ATTORNEYS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-06
Administrators Notice.

Estate Of J. William Dresser, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
administrator of the estate of J. William
Dressen late of the county of Rock Island
state of Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice
that he will appear before the county court
of Rock Island county at the county court
room, in the citv of Rock Island. at the April
term on the first Monday in April next
at which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified ana request
ed to attend for the purpose of having the
same adjusted.
All persons Indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make Immediate payment to the
undersigned.
CHARLES ULLEMEYER, Administrator.
Ludolph g. ReyG olds, Attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-06
Execntnr,a Notice.
tie of John h. Lloyd. deceased.

Estate OF john b. Lloyd, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
exccutrix of the last will and testament OF
} ohu II. Lloyd. late of the county of Rock
Island, state of Illinois, deceased, hereby
gives notice that she will appear before the
county court of Rock Island county at the
county court room, in the city OF RocE Isl
and, at the April, A d. 1904, term. on the first
Monday in April next, at which time all per
sons having claims against said estate are no
titled and requested to attend for the pur.
pose OF having the same adjusted
All persons Indebted to said estate are re
Quested to make immediate payment to the
undersigned
Dated this LIST day of February.A. D., 1904.
ELLEN LLOYD. EXecutriX.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-06
Exerntor,s Notica.

Estate of William b. Graves, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
eXeeutrix of the last will and testament OF
William B. Graves. late OF the county OF
Rock Island, state of Illinois. decea sed hereby
gives notice that she will appear before the
county court of Rock Island county az the
county court room in the city OF ROCK Island,
at the March term on the first Monday In
March next, at which time all persons
having claims against said estate are notified
and requested TO attend for the purpose OF
having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are re
undersigned
Dated this 18th day of January, A. d. 1908.
CLARA NJ GRAVES. EXecutriX.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-06
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.

and cautious investments
for investors of mode ate means Sums
OF $40 and upwards accepted as trial to
guarantee you the positive proof of all our
claims. All sums deposited can be with
drawn demand. Positively no losses
have ever occurred Dividends averaging
over per cent paid weekly. Best of ref
erenCes from Customers in Illinois and
vicinity together with booklet and partic-
ulars sent free. The oldest concern in the
world operating this form of investment.
Agents wanted. FleiShman & Co., 1904
Broadway. New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-06

AdminIstrator,s NotIce.

Estate of Theodore Holdorf. deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
Administrative of the estate of Theodore Hoi
dorf, late of the county of Rock Island, state
of Illinois, deceased. hereby gives notice that
she viii appear before the county court
room, in the city of Rock Island, at the
March term. on the first Monday in March
next, at which time all persons nav
ing CLAIMS against said estate are notified
and requested to attend. for the purpose OF
having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested TO make immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated 18TH day of January. A. D., 1904.
NARY HOLDORF. Administrative.
LUDOLPH s. REYNOLDS, Attorneys,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-06
Notice of Final settlement.

Estate OF Lucy A. Edgington, deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that the un.
dersigned, William H. Schriver, executor of
the last viii and testament of Lucy a. Edg-
ington, has this day died his final
report and settlement as such in the county
court of Rock Island county, and hearing on
said report has been set for Febru airy 90 1904,
at o. lock a. m at which time persons in
terested may appear and make objections
thereto, and il no objections are flied, said
report will be approved at that time, and
the undersigned will ask for an order of dis
tribution and will also ask to be discharged
Rock Island, Ill. Jan. 2S 1904.
WILLIAM II. SCHRIEER, Executor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-06
cLAKvoxANr.

MADAM ST. MARIE-Palmist and ciairvoy-
amt has recovered from her long i'll
ness and viii resume her work. Tells
You the past present and future
CORRECTLY. Tells you everything per
tanning to business, marriage. divorce,
love Affairs, sickness. death. accidents and
everything of interest One call will
prove her wonderful accuracy. once
hours from ] 10 10 p. m. 70S Fourth ave-
nue.. Take the Blue line west
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-06
The nfntinee Girl.

The matinee girl existed as early as
the eighteenth century. In Japan girls
in those days used TO throw their fans
and purses at the feet of the leading
man" as he minced along 1.-The flower
walk to the stage. Pictures of these
heroes" were an early product of Jap
anese wood engraving. and these por-
traits were secret treasures OF many
maidens.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-06
LEGAL.
Notice of Final settlement.

Estate of Adolph M. Petersen, deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned, Mary Curmey. executrix of the
of the estate of Adolph NJ. Petersen.
has this day filed her final report and
settlement as such in the county court
of Rock Island county. and hearing on
said report has been set tor February ~
1904, at 8 O'Clock a. M, at which time
persons interested may appear and make
objections thereto, and If no objections
are filed, said report will be approved
at that time, and the undersigned
will ask Tor an order of distribution, ana
will also ask to be discharged.
Rock Island. Ill, Feb 5. 1904.
MARY CURMEY,
Executrix of estate of Adolph NJ Petersen
deceased.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-06
rnnecennarx Fear.

The Lawyer-Tm afraid I'm going
blind The Friend-Never mind. old
man. So long as you retain your sense
OF touch you'll be all right-Judge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-06
The WIZ Wa. There.

He-So your husband has given up
smoking? 1t requires a pretty strong
will to accomplish that. She-weIl.
I'd have you understand that have
q strong wilI.-New Yorker.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-06
CoNrRACrORs Ann pUrI.DERs.

JOHN HOLK CO.-Contractors and build
ers- Also manufacturers of sash, doors
blinds and mouldings- Dealers In plate
window and art glass. O11ces and factory,
81 TO 40 Eighteenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-06
EMPRESS. STORAGE. BUS AND CAB.

ROBBS TRANSFER CO., 40 west Seven
teenth street Old phone 1887, New phone
Sl5o- New storage building. Express, bag
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-06
MISCELLANEOUS.

IF YOU WANT to buy, sell, trade or rent
anything, engage helpor secure situation
the Mail Is the one paper in Moline that can
do II for you. Mail wants are popular and
Mall wants bring results. One-haf cent
per word is the price to all alike, cash in
advance. 2-cent stamps will do. Evening
and Saturday Mail Moline Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-06
GRAIN AND PROvIsIONs.

Il. J. TOHER & CO.-Brokers, Davenport.
Stocks, grain, provisions, cotton. Prfvale
wire to New York and Chicago. Offices
100 Main street. Telephone 407.
GEORGE II. SIDWELL & CO-Commission
merchants. Grain, hay and provisions.
Members OF the Chicago board of trade
and Chicago Stock exchange. Established
25 years. No. 542 and 543 Rialto building
Long distance phone. Harrison $685.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-06
REAL ESTATE.

E. J. BURNS-City and country real estate.
If you have property for sale, list It with
me- If you want to buy will do my best
to get you what you want. Room IL, Mitch
ell g. LYnde block. Telephone 1881.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-06
ELECTRICAL.

W. A ROBB & CO.-Au kinds OF electrical
construction Estimates furnished ant
service prompt and reliable Fine line o.
zenith street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-06

GOLDSMITH & MCKEE insurance agency,
Peoples National bank building, Rock
Island, Ill. Represent only frst-class CON-
panies writing fire, tornado. plate glass
liability, burglary, accident and health
insurance. All policies issued upon the
latest plans and most liberal conditions
Surety bonds furnished through the Amer
lean Bonding company, of baltimore Md.
nights.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-06

Worry, whatever its source. weakens.
takes away courage and shortens life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-06
HEATING AND PLr,rRINe.

CHANEON, PERRY & COMPANY-Heating
and plumbing along scientific and SAINT
tary lines Careful and skilled workmen.
Prompt attention liz West Seventeenth
street. Phone 1ISe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-06

THE LONGVIEW Park Floral company,
Meyer & Behring, Props. Green houses
Ills Fifteenth street. Plants, cut flowers
and designs.
HENRY GAErHyE - Proprietor Chippian.
mock nursery. Cut flowers and designs OF
all kinds. City store. 1871 Second avenue.
Telephone ITO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-06
INFORMATION BUREAU.

~~~|NO~~~~~N~~~~O~~~~~@~|
PARTIES desiring domestics. conks, dining
room girls nurse girls or washerwomeI
can be provided by calling or addressing
5l2 Sixteenth street. New Phone 5l6S
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-06
PATIENTS.

Patent and trademark once, room IL.
Mitchell Lynde building, Rock
Island. James T. Murphy, associate,
Washington, d. c.. ana Chicago, Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-06
FOR RENT---FARAIs.

-~~-~~O~~O~~O~O~~~~~-~-
FOR RENT OR SALE-On crop payments,
several choice farms Send for list. John
Mulhall. Sioux City. Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-06
TRAIss

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-06

WE WILL BOND YOU-Executors, admin
istrators guardians, trustees, trustees or
any kind of judicial bonds; lodge and So
ciety off1cers; city, state or u. s. govern.
ment of1cials; Contractors; positions of
trust; in fact, any kind of bond you want
Except bail bonds). Terms reasonable
Hayes g. Cleaveland, resident managers,
Fidelity and Deposit company, of Mary
land,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-06

MONEY TO LOAN-In any amount, on any
kind of security. Also choice property tor
sale or rent. w. L Coyne. 40 Seventeenth
street, mp stairs.
WE make speciality OF loanipg money on
without removal and in quiet way. Call
on US for quick loans. Fidelity Loan COM
pany, Room 80, Mitchell Lynde block.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-06

HAYES & CLEAVELAND - The pioneer
agency. Old time and fire tested compa-
mics. Fire, lightning, plate glass, tornado,
accident, life, or almost any form of risk.
Ground door offices $40 to Sls, Eighteenth
street.