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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-08
FRAUD AND GUILTY PUBLIC
From an Article on Postal Frauds, il
 Leslie.s MonthlY for June.

Lesne Monthly for June.
 One of the most typical of the frauds carried out through the mails was one wherein the receiver of the circular was told that he was entitled to prize which he had won from magazine called the sIississippi Valley Planter, published by the Mississippi Valley Publishing Go.
 The real kernel was the statement that the recipient of the circular was entitled to a certain prize which would be shipped on receipt of the freight charges In nearly every case the ad- dressee had won premium number seven, .'horse and Lilly buggy and harness, valued at $275." With equal ly remarkable uniformity. the ire ght charges were placed at S29.60.
 Never was bubble blown with less actual soap. There had never been such concern as the Mississippi Val ley Publishing co. or such a plblica- tfon as the Mississippi Valley Planter
 The fraud order intercepted 600 money orders and a number of regis tered letters. All these people. with the hundreds who had come before them. were reaching out after valuable prizes which they, in the nature of things. must have known they had never earned or even competed for. s'He has mistaken me for some one else, but I'll take the horse and buggy just the Same, must have been the thought which flashed through those 600 heads. and it is an unpleasant com mentary on the wickedness Of human nature. The prime swindler simply makes victims of men not unwilling to be his aecomplices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-08

One favorable feature at this time, says Banker Clews, is the increase m exports of manufactures from the United States. our manufactured iron exports during the last ten months amounting to $S9,0o0,00O, or nearly $10,oO0,OO0 more than during the same time last year. This demon strates that recuperative influences are at work which will in due season prepare the way for 8 fresh recovery. The decline of cotton to more normal level is also a reassuring feature. Crop prospects thus far have been favor able as whole. Wheat condition is improving; corn planting is making favorable progress, and cotton, which shows a record breaking acreage, has made a better start than last year. This year unusual reliance will be placed upon the crops; for they more than any other factor will govern trade. industry and finance of this country for the balance of this year The elections are naturally an infu ence of some uncertainty, but less SC than is usually the case during presi dential years. The tariff appears to be the only disturbing issue, and indi, cations are that talk on that subject will be vastly more threatening than action. All probabilities point to a quiet campaign.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-08
HEARD IN PASSING


 So far there has not been a trust in righteousness. Perhaps there is no money in it.
 confirm man in the opinion that politics is good thing-to keep out of.
 People often wonder why dead beats are elected to office. It is sometimes to support him out of office
 Miss Jane Addams. of the Hull house, Chicago, says that husbands hold the purse strings better than wives.'' They ought to. They have had more expert ence.
 The white man has exceeded the In- cd of torture. Some youths i'll a west ern town held bridegroom while the train sped away with his new bride.
 MT Sage is enku.ely correct in his claim that wk1ak He was a boy vaca- tions were not in vogue. Business and social conditions did not make it neces- sary Times have changed. They may be better Or worse according to the point of view, but the change necessi- tates the institution of the vacation idea.-Meriden Record.
 Russell Sage says he has never had q vacation and it may be true that he re quires no other diversion than watch ing his accumulation grow. For the purpose of argument it may even be ad- mitted that similar system would re- suit in making every man the same sort of old animate money bag, but who would want to live in world pop. I u1ated exclusively by Russell Stages ?- New York American.
 The colonial seal adopted for the l Philippine Islands is composed in part l of an animal with the head and four quarters of a lion, the right claws grasping a hilted sword, and the re mainder of the body resembling Q dolphin's tail, the whole surmounted by an American. eagle. The selection could not have been more expressive oi i the fish. flesh and fowl Philippine poll cy.-Chicago Chronicle.
 The reelection of Charles F. Thayel as mayor by large majority in smal vote shows that the democrats an6 Thayer men were active Monday, anG it must be conceded that they in the results equalled their prediction. The l Bulletin still believes in the judgment l and the will of the people, and aS l Mayor Thayer is to be continued il office 1t would have been foolishness tC have deprived him of the democratic l harmony which made his work sc agreeable last year and which hC hoped to have continued this year. Int democrats were jubilant over their vic tory and celebrated 1t by paradint throughout the city and serenading thu successful candidates. The parade wal headed by the democratic town com | |. nH..7sT .-s. ,,f party leaders in carriages. A cannon placed in a lumber wagon and bringin' up the rear kept up continuous bang ing and with the tin horns and the dis play Of red fire the procession gave tn idea of Fourth of July parade.-Nor wieh Bulletin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-08
raxes in China.

An Englishman residing in North China writes: There is much com plaint here also against heavy taxes, especially the taxes on business houses. was told a few days ago that the tsa-hwo hongs alone here pay over 2,000 taels 8 year. The single cash shop with which I deal pays over 200 taels year. I also hear that just now in Honan the officials are demanding taxes on all live stock, even chickens and dogs. They, I believe. have not yet tried to tax the rats. wish they might put heavy tax on them, if it would lessen the number in my rooms
 They are also declaring that tax is put in Honan on each standing tree! They may make an effort next at the fleas Here, again, I would not be at all opposed. Chicago Daily News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-08
Of Course.

A Washington newspaper man has a little girl who gets some original sayings. A few days ago she asked her mother to hear her Sunday school les son. The mother smilingly assented and, taking the book, asked:
 "Who was the first man?'
 Adam" was the quick response.
 And who was the first wolnan?"
 Adams mother, of course
 It required some time to convince the little one that she was in error. IVY ash- ington Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-08
RESOURCES OF CANADA.
They Make Conspicuous Exhibit at
 the Worlds Fair

They Make a Conspicuous Exhibit at
 the Worlds Fair
 St. Louis, June S.-It is now conced- ed that the part that Canada takes at the universal exposition surpasses ev- erythfng which has been heretofore undertaken by the dominion. There is not the slightest doubt that she will be to the front in the matter of natu- ral resources: Agriculture, horticul- ture, mines, forestry, fisheries and pulp industries when the matter of awards and prizes is discussed by the Jury of awards.
 Canada for years has been plodding along quietly developing it's strength and seemed rather small i'll the eyes of her neighbors to the south. Within the past three or four years, however, there is a change of aspect in the eyes of the public men and change of tone in the American press. Canada s resources and possibilities are now be- ing realized even to the extent of be- ing q factor in competition with those of the United States. For years the United States have prided them selves on their great sources of wheat and meat supplies, and Of the adyan" tage of their settlers lands. The growth of Cananda's northwest and the immense wheat crops of that country in the last five or six years, with the millions of acres carrying rich and fertile soil. still unbroken, have shown the possibility of 3 grain producing country that would soon outriyal the great grain producing area Of the United States
 And while Americans have been al- most dazed at this development, the great grain fields of millions of acres in the northwest territories have been opened and the influx of settlers, not only from the United States, but also from Great Britain and the continent, has come in earnestly only to raise to greater estimation the dominion re sources and possibilities.
 There is more. The great advantages of castle raising in the western part of the territories has led great num- ber to cast their lot and future welfare in these parts for the purpose of pro- ducing meat, which is now admitted can be done as well as in any country in the world if not cheaper
 The Canadian exhibits in agriculture. 1 forestry, fish and game, horticulture and mines and metallurgy are among l the most conspicuous at St Louis and can give a fair idea of what possibili- ties are in store for the neighbors to I the north
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-08

The exhibit of cash registers in the palace of liberal arts at the world fair is one that talks for itself. Many of the machines have been supplied with electrical power so that they are in continual operation. recording sales opening to receive money, and print ing and filling out tickets showing the transaction. An ingenious device op- crates these machines so that they perform all Of the operations of ac' tual business use At the same time they revolve slowly so as to show ,ev- cry side and action of their workings
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-08
outting Trees bv Elsctricity.

It is reported in the German press that successful experiments have been made in various forests. of France in cutting trees by means of electricity A platinum wire is heated to a white heat by an electric current and used as a saw. Tn this manner the tree is felled much easier and quicker than in the old way, no sawdust is produced and the slight carbonizationl caused by the hot wire acts as preservative oi the wood. The new method is said to require only one-eighth of the time consumed by the old saving process Chicago Post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-08
Painless Chinese Dentistry.

When Chinaman wants to have a tooth drawn he feels no nervous appre- hension of pain, for the excellent rea- son that he knows his dentist will not inflict any, The latter simply rubs a secret powder over the tooth. After about five minutes the patient sneezes and the tooth falls out. Many attempts have been made by Europeans to get some of this mysterious powder, but no ono has yet succeeded
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-08
Yorkshire Biscuits.

Two pounds of four, a quarter of a pound of butter, one pint of rich milk, half pint of yeast, two eggs; beat the eggs very light, and mix them with the other ingredients into dough; let it rise and then work it over, and make into cakes; place them on tins to rise again; when light bake in quick oyen.--Philadelphia Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-08
Fatality of Pneumorlia.

Pneumonia is pronounced by the state board of health in its general re- port for 1903, which has just been sent to the governor. to have taken first place as 8 fatal disease, outstripping pulmonary consumption, which hereto fore has led all other diseases in mod ern times as destroyer of life. e.--Hart- ford (Conn) Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-08
Poor Little Dog.

You had better have Hannah, the cook, feed that lap dog of yours some thing besides breakfast food and cream growled MT. Flatington to his wife. T found him on top of the dresser this morning gnawing up my bone collar buttons" - Cleveland Leader.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-08
How It Goes.

It is usually the young woman who wouldn't have the best man in the world who snaps at the first offer. and the man who is the most cynical about matrimony is pretty sure to propose to the first woman who gives him an cp- portunity. Boston Transcript
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-08

The dispatches tell us that the Duke of VaIencay, who married Miss Morton of New York a few years ago, is going to ask the pope to annul his mar riage. May be so, but there will have to be better reasons put forward than those thus far enumerated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-08
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 1904.

From the manner in which the sons of rest that inhabit Korea are booted about by the Japs and other foreign CTS who visit the country an appropri- ate name for Korea would seem to be '.the Football of the Orient"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-01
Excursions for the Fourth

via the Nickel Plate road, at one fare
for the round trip, plus 25 cents, July
?, and 4, within radius of 200 miles
from starting point. Return limit
July 5. Three daily trains in each di-
rection, with modern coaches and yes
tibuled sleeping cars, to Cleveland,
Erie, Buffalo, New York, Boston and
New England points. Passengers to
points east of Buffalo have privilege
of stop-over at Niagara Falls, in eth
er direction, and also at Chautauqua
lake, during excursion season, by de-
posting tickets. Individual American
club meals, ranging in price from 35
cents to 81, served in Nickel Plate din
ing cars; also service la carte. No
excess fare charged on any train on
the Nickel Plate road. Chicago depot,
corner LaSalle and Van Buren, streets,
the only depot in Chicago on the Ele-
waited Loop. City ticket offices, III
Adams street and Auditorium Annex.
Telephones, Central posi- and Harrison
22OS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-01

John Suebbenkrubbe, who was a pa
tient at the hospital two years ago.
and disappeared Nov. 5, 1902. He was
sufferer from stomach trouble and
it is thought he stumbled and fell into
the old well. The remains were iden-
titled by the shoes worn by the man
at the time of his disappearance.
Too many highballs induced Mo-
line man named E. c. Mckinney to
appear at the Kimbell house here
last evening and after registering as
kid" Mccoy, announced to all that
he was the fighter of corkscrew fame,
and that he was the possessor of $780,
600 in government bonds. Asked if
he didn't have another name, he stat
ed that he had and it was Norman
Selby. He was finally taken to jail
and after a time came to his senses
and a partially sobered condition. He
then gave his correct name, but had
no recollection of his sensational
stunts earlier in the evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-01

groom left today for Minneapolis,
where they will spend two months
visiting.
Mrs. Emma Smith, of Moline, and
were married at the First Methodist
parsonage Wednesday evening at $50
Rev. M. V. Crumbaker officiating.
They were unattended and after the
ceremony they went to the home of
Mrs. Smith at Five Points, where they
will reside. The groom is employed
as engineer at Barnard & Leas Manu-
featuring company.
Rev. G. A. Hemborg, recently re-
signed from the Swedish Lutheran
church of this city, has received sew
eral calls from churches throughout
the country and in all probability he
will accept a call from the Lutheran
church at Stromsborg, Neb. He has
just returned from a trip in Ne
braska and when at Lindsborg, Kans.,
he preached at the Lutheran church
there. On his return home he received
a call from Newman Grove. Neb., and
Stromsborg, Neb. He decided not to
accept the call from Newman's Grove,
but he may except the call from the
other town. 1t is a goOd-sized town
but the congregation is no larger than
will permit Mr.. Hemborg plenty of
chance to recuperate his health, which
has been very poor of late on account
of his close application to work
connected with the church and in his
official capacity as president of the
Augustana synod.
A pretty home wedding was cele-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-01

brated yesterday when Miss Clara
Loot, daughter of Mrs. p. Sinksen,
1924 Fifteenth street, became the bride
of Lee A. Woodyatt, son of Mr.. and
Mrs A c. Woodyatt. This happy
nuptial event was witnessed by the
immediate relatives of the contracting
parties Rev DR.. F. II. Burrell per-
formed the rites The bride is a
charming young lady and has host or
friends in Moline and Davenport,
where she resided during her child
hood days. The groom is the eldest
son of Mr. and Mrs. Woodyatt and is
associated with his father in the mu-
sic house.
In the presence of 60 invited rela-
tives and friends the wedding of Miss
Edna Marie Frels, the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. J. r. Frels, living near Bar
stow, to Charles Edwall, of Edgewood
park was celebrated at 4 o'clock We'd
nesday afternoon at the home of the
brides parents. Rev. B. p. 8. Busey,
of the United Brethern church, of Gar
win, Iowa, pronounced the words
which united them for life. The bride
is well-known in the city, being a
graduate of Browns Business college,
and she has been employed in the
North Star insurance Office for several
months, while the groom is a p0pu-
lar young foreman i'm the plant of
Deere & Mansur company.
Are you thin? Would you like to
get fat and plump? Tried laughing"
t'wouldn't work-now take HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea-'twill do the
business. 35 cents, Tea or Tablets.
T. H. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-01
Going to the worlds Fair.

Your best route is over the Chicago
& Alton railway. All lines of railway
will sell you tickets over this line
whether you decide to go via Peoria
or via Chicago. The rates are as low
as by any line, and your home ticket
agent will be pleased to sell you a
ticket over the Chicago & Alton Short
Line if you ask for it. Direct connec-
tons with all railroads at Peoria and
Chicago. Superb day coaches and
Pullman parlor cars, Pullman sleeping
cars and both cafe and dining cars.
Ask your home ticket agent for a
ticket via the Chicago & Alton Short
Line.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-01
July 3

The Nickel Plate road will run an ex-
cursion to Chautauqua Lake and re-
turn at one fare for the round trip,
from Chicago, with return limit of
Aug. Q. by depositing ticket. Trans
portation good on any of our three
daily trains. Cheap rates to other
eastern points. No excess fare charg-
ed on any train on Nickel Plate road.
Individual club meals, ranging in price
from 35 cents to 81; also service a Ia
carte, in Nickel Plate dining cars.
Write John Y. Callahan, general agent,
lib Adams street, room 29s. Chicago,
for particulars. Chicago city ticket
Offices, Ill Adams street and Auditor
ium Annex; phones. Central 2O57 and
Harrison 2206.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-01
FOurth Of July.

One fare for the round trip, plus IS
cents, July ?, and 4, within 200 miles
from starting point. on Nickel Plate
road. Return limit July 5. Chicago
depot, LaSalle and Van Buren, streets;
city ticket offices, Ill Adams street
and Auditorium Annex. Telephones,
Central posi- and Harrison 22os.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-01
MOLINE MENTION

But for the aid rendered by Patrol
man Ross an Irish setter might have
drowned in the fountain pool in city
hall park early yesterday. The setter
was chasing a bird, probably uncon-
scious that he was clearly violating
the laws of the state of Illinois. The
bird was skimming near the ground,
so intently did the dog watch his
intended prey that he failed to notice
the pool, into which his flight precipi-
tated him. Swimming was easy enough
for the setter but climbing out over
the steep concrete wall was another
matter, and the assistance of the Of
ficer was most opportune. Mr. Ca
nine was lifted out, and feeling his
feet on something solid once more, he
shook himself and scampered off,
trifle wiser perhaps for the unexpected
experience.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-01
INSURANCE.
Charles E. HOdgsOn,
Fire Insurance
Agency.
Established 1874.

American ms. Co. Newark, N. ].
Continental Ins. Co. ....... New York
Agricultural Ins. Co. ..... New York
Traders ms. Co. :....... Chicago, Ill
Williamsburg Ins. Co. $50. New York
New Hampshire Ins. CON-. Hampshire
North German Ins. Co. -. New York
American Ins. Co. :. Philadelphia, Pa.
Security Ins. Co. New Haven, Conn.
Ins. Co. State of Illinois. Rockford, Ill.
Office, room 8, Buford block. Rates
as low as consistent with security.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-01

George Hiersemann, the liveryman,
is itching to get his hands on unknown
parties who stole a horse and single
rig belonging in his stable. The horse
was found yesterday by Marshal Cable
of East Moline. hitched to a post not
far from the place where it was taken
from. Mr.. Hiersemann let the rig out
to someone who drove to East Moline,
where he tied it in front of the John
Deere school building for few min
utes. When he was ready to drive
away, horse and rig had disappeared.
Search was made but the rig could not
be located till yesterday, when the
marshal found the horse hitched, and
apparently not tired out. There were
no signs of sweating or hard usage,
and the belief is that youths i'll a spirit
of mischief, took the animal for
drive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-01
TIPS 10 Travellers.

Are you going to Kansas City or
the southwest? If so, take the South
west Limited on the c., NJ. & st. p. at
1873 p. m, or the early morning train
at $50. You will be assured Of a
pleasant and safe journey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-01
Fourth of July Rntes.

On July 2, 3 and the c., R. 1. & P.
railway will sell round trip tickets to
all points on their line within 200
miles at rate of fare and one-third.
Good to return including July 5.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-01

Miss Jennie c. Swanson and Carl E.
Frisk were married Wednesday night
at $50 o'clock at the home of the
brides sister-in-law, Mrs. Swanson.
S41 Eighteenth-and-a-half avenue.
Nearly so friends assembled to witness
the ceremony. which was performed
by Rev c. A. Hemborg. The bride and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-01

A gruesome find was made in an old
well two miles north of Mercy hos
pital yesterday afternoon, when the
skeleton of a man was discovered Iy-
ing at the bottom of the well. The
remains were taken out and an Inquest
held. The body proved to be that of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-01

At a special meeting of the board of
directors of the PlOw City Building.
Loan & Savings association held We'd
nesday evening, it was decided to
call a meeting of the stockholders to
be held on the evening of July 10, at
office of the secretary, to take such
action as may be necessary to dis
solve the association. However, the
association at the present time is sol
vent and able to pay every stock
holder, but the action is necessary for
many since the discovery of J. w.
Wars short accounts have withdrawn
their certificates of stock. In case
the association dissolves, each stock
holder will get probably 80 per cent
on the dollar, the other 10 per cent
going to defray the expense of the
organization, Office equipment, etc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-01
Chicago Dental Company
Office 1907 Second AY.
Painless Extracting

and removal of nerves done by US, and
the best and most careful treatment
given to all cases.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-01

County Physician DR.. Barewald
states that Mrs. William Durley, the
colored woman who is confined at
Mercy hospital as the result of injur-
les inflicted upon her by a cruel hus
band. is showing signs of improve
ment, and that there is now a POSSIBLE
ity that she will pull through and
eventually recover. In fact DR.. Bare
valid believes her chances for recov-
cry to be very good at the present
time, and that unless some unlocked
for complications sets in that she will
continue to improve.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-01
C., NJ. & St. II. Railway Fourth of July
Rates.

July 2, 8 and 4 the c., NJ. & st. P.
Railway company will sell round trip
tickets to all points on it's line within
200 miles at a rate of fare and one
third. Good to return including July 5.