davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-22

public. This is a question frequently
asked. For a horse that draws in spec
tacular fashion the flashing red wagons
or glittering steamers of the depart
ment is more or less in the lime light of
the public gaze while he is in the 'em-
ploy" of the city, and as many men who
are IN a prominent position for a more
or less brief period.
Ask the question of a fireman if
YOU would have him tell you wonderful
stories. Especially if the horse you ask
about is one of the wise" kind, and the
kind that understands and appreciates.
And perhaps if your fireman wants to
talk, he can interest you for an hour or
more with tales of the good and bad
traits. the strength, the weakness, the
personalities of various horses that
have served with him.
To many fireman the horses they
work with are more to them than most
mems horses, for. living with them as
they do. the fireman becomes attached
to their chargers. And if a fireman has
any of that love for animals that is a
part of most men, then he grows to love
his horse as he does some of his
friends.
Great is the fall when the horse
finally outlives his usefulness in the
department and is sold. He is no or
binary horse, for he has had an aristO-
cratic training that makes him above
the common run of his sort. Not infre-
quently he has been a bad actor before
he went onto the department and has
hah ;f,,Jy I.
the force. and then, too, the long SER
vice with all glittering trappings and
bravery of the fast, mad runs, has made
him feel that he is better than the aver
age beast, and rightly, too. He has
been cared for much better than the
usual horse, too, for his health, his
food, his care, has always been sub
ject of careful watching With every
ounce of superfiuous hair trimmed from
his legs. his name and his forelock,
sleek and well grOomed. he is a beauti-
full thing TO look upon and he knows il.
Many of the old horses of the Rock
ford fire department have been sold to
farmers. and drudge their lives out be-
fore pillow or hauling a noisy lumber
ing wagon. Others are sold to teams
tiers, and one fine pair that did good
service for the department. are now do
ing dray work for the Ziock knitting
mills. The tale is told of one horse
sold from the Rockford department
that one day ne stood on the street as
the fire wagon came along, responding
to an alarm. His ears pricked up when |
he heard the familiar clang and rattle, |
and, not waiting for encouragement |
from his driver, he struck out and kept |
right with the department till it ar
rived at the fire.
But no matter where they are placed
lfter leaving the department, their lot
S generally much harder and much
ess spectacular than while they do |:
uty with the fire apparatus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-22

Mrs Mary S. Crick. of White Plains
KY. writes: Il have been a dyspeptic
for years; tried all kinds of remedies
but continued TO grow worse. BY the
use OF kodol Dyspepsia Cure began
To improve at once. and after taking a
few bottles am fully restored in weight.
health and strength and can eat what.
ever ! like There is no remedy in
the world equal to Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure. II digests what you eat. Sold
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-22
IT IS ALL A MYTH
State Board of Health Repor.s on
an investigation Of Cab
bsge Snake.
MERELY WHITE HAIR W0RM
Not Poisonous and Every Story Of
Damage by II a Correspondents
Invention.

With all the alarm and talk OF pois-
oning from snakes in cabbage, no
actual cases have been found in I'LL
nois. according to statement: made by
DIR. J. A. Egan. secretary of the Illinois
board of health. which has been con
Quoting a thorough investigation of re-
ports from different places over the
state. DIR. Egan says the nine deaths
reported at SideII last week, six OF
which were said to have occurred in
fabrications-
DIR. Geoxe T. Palmer, an inspector
for the board of health. who made the
investigation in the vicinity Of Sidell.
even failed to- find any trace OF such a
person as John Rankin. Dr. Palmer
failed to learn OF any alarm. and no
illness assignable to- the cause was
known to- the physicians at Sidell.
Worms Existence N Certainty
There is no doubt" said DIR. Egan.
but that worms of quite alarming
character have been found in cabbage
In different parts of the state. These
were snake-Iike in appearance. being
very similar TO long. white hair. In
laboratory of the board. measures -
inches in length. and was sent To- us
from Aledo. Mercer county. while 9th
ers are reported from Warren and 9th
er counties measuring over foot in
length.
These worms or snakes are said
by the state entonologist TO be the
mermis albacans. or the white hair
worm. and have been known to
scientists for many years. They are
deposited upon the cabbage and other
foliage by the grassbopper. being para
sites Of that insect. Their presence in
cabbage is accidental. their effort be
ing to reach the earth i'm the shortest
possible time.
No Foundation for stories.
In every case where deaths or seri-
Gus Illness have been reported in ILL
nois assigned To this cause. have in
stituted immediate investigation and
have been unable in each instance to
find any foundation for the stories
Letters have been written tn physi-
clans in the town in which cases are
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-22

Half the Corporations Are Exempt.
Out of 7.105 corporations examined
by the capital stock committee. 1880
were assessed upon their capital stock.
1873 had a tangible property assess
ment by the local assessor that cover
ed the full value of their stock. and
1000 were found TO be exempt from n
capital stock assessment under the
statutes.
The full total value of the 1880 cor
porations given a capital stock assess
ment was found TO be 1882. 233 1875:
the assessed value. s36.466.639. De-
Quoting from this the s23,353,727 plac-
ed by the local assessors. leaves a cap
ital stock assessment by the board OF
s13.O92.912.
Valuation of Railroads.
The assessment per mile of the tan
gible property of the principal rail-
roads i'm the state follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-22
Valuation Of Railroads.
Highest Rate Per Mile.

Inc highest assessment per mile of
road is that of the Terminal Railroad
association at East st. Louis. which
amounts to s322.3SS. Next comes the
East st. Louis Connecting railway. with
an assessment per mile of S223,25l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-22
LAST YEARS OF FIRE HORSE
When cIsns Of Gong No Longer
Stirs Blood.

What becomes of the horse who
has served long and faithfully in the
fire department? asks the Rockford Re-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-22
1904.

Totals .S1.0So.115,54S sl,0S3,05O.979
This is much less than the assess
ment for 1908. but the tax rate of SO
cents last year will not be increased
materially.
The total assessment for Cook coun-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-22
CUT OF S3,000,00O
Total Assessment Of All State
Property Placed at ST..
o6o,775, 546.
HALF CORPORATIONS EXEMPT
Held to Be So Under the Statutes-Re
port Of Equalization
Board.

The state board of equalization COM
the total assessed valuation of all
property in the state for 1904 as fol-
lows:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-16
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Well Known People Who Have Been
 Called Away. s

Dr Roger o. Downey, formerly a well known. resident of Waterbury, died last night at the residence of MT and Mrs John Curran, Main street, Middletown, after a short illness with erysipelas. Dr Downey was born in
 Limerick, Ireland, thirty-five years ago, where his mother and brothers still reside. After his school days were over he worked for time in Dublin as clerk In a large wholesale liquor establishment. Several years ago he came to the United States and engaged in the insurance business. He was a bright, active young man and in time became assistant superintend- ent of the Metropolitan Insurance Co in this city. Later he decided to study medicine and after graduating from the Vermont university took a postgraduate course at Bellevue hos pitNl, New York. He located in Port land and soon built up large prac- tice there and in Middletown. For some time past his health has been poor and last summer he took trip to Saratoga Springs, returning some what improved A week ago last night he read an able paper at Dr Hallock's sanitarium before a meeting of the Central Medical association on the disease that carried him away. At first it was thought that the sickness would not amount to anything, but yesterday his condition became sert- ous and relatives in this city were mo- tiled Dr Downey was member Of the state and county medical societies and the Central Medical association. He was also a member of the Elks Knights of Columbus, FOresters and "A. o. Fl. He was prominent in his profession and had many relatives and friends all over the state, nota- ply in Waterbury, where many re- member him as their schoolmate in the old world.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-16
P T HEAIEY.

Hon R. E. Healey on Monday re- cefved the sad intelligence of the death of his oldest brother, P. J. Healey, who resided in Waterbury. Conn, The de ceased was a son of the late Thomas Healey. and was born in Sarnac, April 22, 1860. His early years were spent with his parents on the farm and when 20 years of age he moved to Water bury. Conn, where he has since re- sided. Tn 1889 he married Miss Jennie Welton of that city, who with two daughters. Edna, aged 13, and Gen evieve, aged 8, survive him. The an nouncement Of MT Healey's death was a great shock to his relatives and friends here, who were not aware that ane wns ill until they received the sad fmeNngence of his Heath. MT Healey was III with pneumonia for about a week and was convalescing, when he was taken away suddenly by heart failure as the result of his disease. The remains reached PIattsburgh on the early train Wednesday morning, accompanied by Mrs Healey, her sis ter, Mrs Welton, and John Healey, a brother of the deceased. A numb CT of friends met them at the station and accompanied them to the home of his mother on Margaret street. There was a large attendance at the funeral, which was held at the St Johns church, where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated by the pastor,
 Rev w. s. Kelly. The interment was in the family lot at Mount Carmel cem- etery. The pallbearers were ex-Mayor Sharon, Thomas N. Dwyer, collector of customs; Lawyer T. B. Cotter, Dr W.fJ. Brennan. A. R. Connors and s.
 K. Ryan, all of whom were old friends of the deceased. Paper.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-16
BOARD OF CHARITIES.
Voted to Vacate Town Store on Har-
 risOn Avenue by March !.

At the meeting of the board of char ities yesterday afternoon it was voted that the superintendent of the poor and the clerk of the board be re- quested to acquaint themselves with the modern methods of book and rec ord keeping, to consider the advisabil- ity of applying card system to the work of the department and to report on the matter at the next meeting.
 A vote was passed to. the effect that the town store house on Harrison avenue be vacated by March 1. The store house will be located in the base ment of the city hall after that date. ice-Chairman Filling was empower ed to call special meetings of the board upon proper notification.
 The clerk reported that the annual report had been compiled and was ready for publication. Upon motion of Commissioner Chase the board ex- tended a vote of thanks to Clerk Nc Mahon for the quick, prompt and eff cient manner in which the report had been prepared. It was voted that 300 copies of the report should be printed.
 Commissioner Chase said that the contract price for the furnishing of meat. fish and bread to the a1mshouse was not particularly unreasonable but inasmuch as this contract has been holding over since 1901 and no new bids had been received since that time it was but fair business methods to call for new bids in the near future.
 Commissioner Cambellack asked if old soldiers, who drew pensions, were allowed. to reside at the aims house and what they did with their pension money in such cases. Super intendent Doran stated that it was the policy of the department not to allow soldiers, drawing pensions, to stay at the Brookside Home.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-16
TROLLEY TALK.
Business Han Says Cheshire Line
 Will Be Loop Hole for Losses.

Many wonder why the recommsn- dation of the board of public works relative to the Cheshire trolley did not come up for hearing before the aldermen last night. 1t was said to- day that the company is likely to ex- perience some trouble in getting the application approved on account of the opposition to it on the part of some of the business men, who be- lieve that it is bound to take vast sums of money out of the city and cannot but prove serious detriment to the local merchants. One man said to-day that the property owners and merchants should rise up to a man and protest against the approval of the Cheshire trolley without condi- tions tackled on to it which will bind the company to furnish the service in such sections of the local field as need it. He also claimed that it was a blind move'' on the part of the au- thorities to allow anybody to ''taP'' the city at a point where it must be as plain to them as it is to others that more will go out than will come in, and wanted to know if the thing couldn't be staved off until Waterbury gets trolley service with the different towns up the valley. He declared that this matter was more far reach ing than some people suppose He had no harsh words to say of the company because he knew it was a question of business on their part, but he contended that the public should see that Waterbury does not get the small end Of the contract.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-16
TIMELY TOPICS.

Sugar cured hams 1Oc pound at Castles; sugar cured and fresh shoul- ders Sc a pound.
 Good bargain values in shirts, caps, underwear and neckwear at Wilson &y Tyrrelrs Latest
 Large navel oranges at the Public market for 25c a dozen; lemons 200, with stamps.
 Miller & Peck have some of new 1904 tailor-made suits on display, also their new spring dress goods.
 Trade where you can save money on groceries. See the Union Supply Co.'S orders for the coming week.
 You can get four ply linen collars at The Modern for Sc. $S,9S buys a $14.0S overcoat.
 Dodge's "Waterbury Boys'' are worn by nearly every man. Snap, style and good wearing.
 Currans clean up sale includes small lots from every department. It will last only four days.
 An elegant $2.5O woman's shoe at $1.79 during J. G. Jackie &S Sons mid winter clearing sale.
 Steel shod boys shoes S9c and 9Sc at Holczer's. Shows celebrated $3 shoes at SPAS.
 Everything, seasonable in gloves, neckwear shirts, umbrellas, canes, pa jamas and night robes at Wenzers.
 Those trousers at J. B. Mullings x Sons are we'll worth the $2 you pay for them, 30 to Al waist
 It does not cost any more for floral pieces at Dallas than anywhere else. Work is No 1.
 Hats for the various shaped heads at R. R. Harder < Co.'S. See the lat est s derby,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-16
Credit Argument.

Our strong position in the credit of - Is matter attained by un- daunted persistence in matters or quality and littleness Of price, backed by the most liberal and generous cred- it proposition ever offered to the pub- lie by the Guarantee Credit Clothing Go.
 Anybody can buy for cash! That's easy" There's no special honor in the fact that one can walk into a stores lay down in cold cash the full price asked for an article and so become the possessor. Come to think of it it's the coldest sort of proposition, . mere transaction. To have credit given you Is entirely different. Makes you feel as though you were entitled to it. What a great honor it is to be able to enter as store. select such goods as you want and arrange to pay for them in amounts and at times that are convenient to you. What great dignity there is to credit, and how far reaching its beneficial effects.
 A large per cent of the worlds business owes it's existence to this great comodity. To buy for cash. then, is very ordinary. Rut to buy on credit is always a distinction that one should be proud of.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-16
NUTMEG CRAVINGS.
Items Boiled Down For
 the Benefit of our Busy Readers

The man found asphyxiated at the Crocker house in New London on Sat- urday has been identified as ID. N. Crane Of Killingworth. The identih- cation was made by his father-in-law, N. s. Blatchley. of New Haven. Crane was 60 years old.
 Patrick O'Connor. an employe of the Collins Go, fell down flight of stairs at his boarding house in Collinsville, last evening, and received & com pound fracture of the skull which re- suited in his death a short time later. O'Connor's home is at No S09 State street, New Haven, where he leaves a widow and six children
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-16
HOW to Boil Cracked Egx..

A correspondent of Good Housekeep- ing says that cracked eggs can be boil cd simply by adding tablespoonful of vinegar to the water in which they are cooked The theory is that the acid coagnates the albumen of the egg as 1t leaves the shell and so stops the cracks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-16

Advertise rents, articles lost, found, ana Cor sale in the popular columns of the Democrat and get quick returns for money invested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-16

How to Make q Cheap Floor Stain.
 Two cents worth of permanganate of potash dissolved in half a pint of water makes cheap stain. Give the floor two coats, allowing time for such to get thoroughly dry. Then rub we'll with na aro fin
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-02-11
Rec HEIGHTS.

Mr.. Richmond and Margery
Gardner have returned from
Rochester as we'll as ever.
We are glad to note that Mrs.
Whitcomb has returned from the
same place much improved in
health.
Carl and Bert Almond and
younger brother are all sick with
pneumonia.
J. w. Spiers, on the Inglehart
place, is confined to his bed with
rheumatism.
Mr.. Beacon returned with his
father to POnca, Neb. He is
slowly improving in health.
The ladies Missionary Society
viii hold n public meeting next
Sunday morning.
Mrs. White, from Iowa, is WIS.,
ting her daughter Mrs. r. ".
Speirs.
There will be q "heart" social
at the home of G. c. Willett next
Friday night, under the auspices
OF the Ladies Aid Society. All
are cordially invited.
Judge Briggs and Commission
er Smith were in town one day
last week.
Mr.. Messenger has opened up
a barber shop at the hotel.
The weather.is very cold. but
with the new stove at the church
it is very comfortable there Sun
day mornings.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-02-11

Mr.. Frank Burke and Miss Mil
dred Clifford, OF Miller, were mar
ried Sunday evening at 6 o'clock
at the Christian parsonage, Rev.
Swartwood officiating. These
happy young people are well and
favorably known and have the
best wishes OF many friends.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-02-11

Mrs. d. Whitcomb and daugh-
ter, Miss Eva, and Mrs. G. FL.
Carroll returned Friday from
the hospital at Rochester, Mimi.
where Mrs. Whltcomb and Mrs.
Carroll had gone for surgical
operations. Both ladies' return
ed much improved in health.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-02-11

Even the government printers
make errors sometimes--or rath-
er let them slip through in proof
reading. The new 2-ct postage
stamp is said to have a G in the
name OF Washington where it
should be G. All printers know
1T is next to impossible to pre-
vent some errors slipping thru
unnoticed.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-02-11

The Sunday School of the
Christian church will give an Old
fashioned school entertainment
and spelling match at the church
Friday evening Feb. 10, 1904.
Admission ten cents.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-02-11

Until further notice | will give
a cash discount of 5 per cent
on all cash sales in my store on
all bills OF one dollar and over.
Remember | sell nothing but
good substantial goods at pri-
ces heretofore sold and give you
scents off on each dollar for
cash. III. r. Greeves. 15tf
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-02-11

The Masons presented a cane
to S. V. Christ Friday night, as
a token of their regard for his
services as Worshipful Master
for two years.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-02-11
Dode FiSl<e.

The celebrated Dode Fiske
Orchestra viii again appear at
the opera house tomorrow Fri
day night in q grand musical
concert, followed 10y a dance.
Everyone, old and young should
hear the delightful concert.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-02-11

The Ladies Aid Society OF the
Presbyterian church will be ell
tertained by Mrs Saltmarsh and
Mrs. Thompson at the home OF
the former Wednesday Feb. II,
at 3 2. NJ. Sec'y.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-02-11

Build, q and remodeling i'm
prorements are contemplated by
a number of citizen the coming
season, according to the electric
light men, wEo have been wiring
the dwellings,.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-02-11

A detachment of the SALIVA ton
Army, OF Sioux Falls, will give
an illustrated lecture and
musical entertainment at the
Christian Church Sunday even
inc Febv 21st.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-02-11

B. T, Shoop. of Linn twp, has
the newest artesian we'll in the
county. One hundred artesian
wells in Hand county would he a
close guess at the present time.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-02-11

The highest market price paid
for butter and eggs at Sebring 4
CrOlls. 45tf
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-02-11

Rev. Lacey returned Tuesday
from his visit in Iowa. He will
hold services at the Presbyterian
church Sunday morning as
usual.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-02-11

Ii you are troubled with sick
headache and other kindred ills.
Just 90 and get a bottle of Coles
Laxative Liver pills. Sold by
J. d. Fitzgerald, 9t2
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-02-11

The friends OF Miss Hilda Mel
gard gave her a farewell party
at the opera house Friday even
ing. She departed Saturday for
Aberdeen.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-02-11

Among the daily papers that
come to Milleris the St. Paul Dis
patch, which paper now has some
local interest in the person of its
cartoonist, Tyler McWhorter,
son of Hon. A. l.. McWhorter.
Tyler began his career in this
Office. He has become a cartoon-
list of note, and has just entered
into a two years contract with
the Dispatch. That fact ought
to increase the Dispatch list in
this place.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-02-11

The Eastern Star ladies sue
ceeded last weeI; in securing
enough subscribers to the Argus
Leader to obtain the premium
OF q fine Kimb0l piano to adorn
the new Masonic Temple when
erected.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-02-11

AyOung man named Mccarthy
from Wakonda, is the new as
sistant at the c. & n. w. depot.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-02-11

VIM Ritchie an old citizen Of
st Lawrence township died Sun
day, o. pneumonia, aged A
years. Funeral services were
held Yesterday and the remains
buried at st Lawrence.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-02-11

The Young lady class Of tie
Christian church gave their old
teacher Miss Carrie Furmau a
surprise Friday night and vel
coined her back as their teacher.
Those present were Lora Brown,
Grace Butler, Carrie iIershman,
Hazel and Ophaiia Stratton,
Bertha Greeves and Pearl Swart-
wood.