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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-05
Sjorn is Home.

Gust Bjorn of East Moline has re-
turned to his home and given satisfac-
tory account of his three days absence,
during which his family was greatly
concerned in fear that something dire
full had befallen him. He left home, it
will be remembered to go to Hartz &
Bahnsen's store in Rock Island Tues
day, and no trace of him could be
found.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-05
Foreclosure Upon Smith Property.

r. E. Lindsay has instituted fore
closure suit against S. F. Smith. Mary
r. Smith, and A w. Wander Veer and
w. c. Putnam, trustees, to secure the
sum of sS,55728. with interest and
costs, which he alleges to be due him
upon a mortgage held upon the lease
hold and buildings 10 what is known
as Unity block. in this city. located on
the east side of Brady street between
Second and Commercial alley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-05
AGED Lady Hurt.

Mrs. Johnson. mother of Henry
Lindh. fell down stairs at the home of
her son. S3l Eighteenth avenue Thurs
day evening, and this afternoon it was
found necessary TO have her removed
to the city hospital. In the fall she was
badly injured about the head, one rib
was broken and her spine was sprain-
ed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-05

Bert Peal is now entirely out of dan
ger from the effects of the poinsOnous
glycerine that he swallowed night be
fore last.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-05
Successor to Mcdonald.

At a largely attended meeting of
Cedar camp. No. q, NJ. w. A. held at
Hibernian hall Thursday evening, John
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-05

B. Miclot, the well-known real estate
agent and formerly superintendent at
the Bettendorf plant. was elected camp
clerk to succeed John Mcdonald. re-
signed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-05

st. Josephs Roman Catholic, cor
ner Second avenue and Fourteenth
street; Rev. Thomas Mackin, dean and
pastor. Mass at a. m. and 1920 a.
m. Vespers at p. m. Sunday school
at p. m.
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic,
Twcnty-eighth street and Fifth ave
nue.; Rev. J. f. Lockney. pastor. Mass
at p. m. Vespers at 1880 p. III.
St. Mary's German Catholic, corner
of Fourth avenue and Twenty-secOnd
street; Rev Adolph Geyer, pastor.
Mass, at and 1920 a m. Mass and
sermon at a. m. for the Belgian par
ishioners.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-05

Y NJ C. A. building, corner of Third
avenue and Nineteenth street. Boys
meeting at 2:15 p. m. led by l.. l..
Mcdonald, boys secretary. Mems
meeting at $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-05

Salvation Army barracks, 1909 Sec
ond avenue. Services as follows:
Holiness meeting, 1890 a. m; junior
meeting, 2 p. m; Christians praise,
p. m. evening praise, p. IN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-05

WyInan a. NJ. E. Mission, Thir-
teenth street and Fifth avenue; Rev.
D. W. Brown, pastor. Services at
10:45 a. m. and 1880 p. N. Sunday
school at l p. IN. Prayer meeting
Wednesday evening at s. Grand rally
meetings morning, evening and after
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-05

Memorial Christian. corner of Third
avenue and Fifteenth street; Rev. o.
". Lawrence. pastor. Sunday school
at 9:15 a. m Y. p S. c. E. at 6:3O
p. m. Services at 1915 a. m. and 1880
p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-05

All the news all the time-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-05

Tri-city union gospel meeting. J. c.
Cook. chairman. Exercises at p. m.
at Cooks hall over BENEFITS store.
Subject for study and discussion,
What is the Greatest Sin of the Tri-
Cities?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-05

First Church of Christ, Scientist,
Twenty-third street, between Seventh
and Ninth avenues. Services at 10:45
a. m. Sunday school follows morning
service Reading rooms in London
building on Second avenue. open daily
except Sunday from I to p. m Sun
day subject, "MOrtals and Immortals."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-03

stands on the north and the palace Of
machinery on the west and the Cas-
cade gardens rise ON the south. The
building covers eight acres and is one
Of the most costly on account Of the
many lofty columns and entablatures,
the high towers at corners and en-
frances and the liberal use Of sculpture.
The architecture is such as to make
a picture of unusual beauty when the
electric current is turned on and the
thousands OF bulbs glow with festive
radiance. In the brilliant night pic
ture the statuary on the lofty corner
towers and elsewhere stands out
prominently against the dark sky.
The sculpture on the corners is by
Bella L. Pratt. The standing figure
represents Light, holding aloft the
Sun, while at her feet, in the shadow
of their mantles. crouch figures rep
darkness.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-03
Old Time Friends
Honor Mrs. Finch
Astoria Lady, Visiting in Wood.
land. CAL, rendered Delight.
ful Reception.

The following from the Woodland
(caD Daily Democrat. tells OF delight.
full reception rendered Mrs. A. A
Finch Of this city, who is visiting
with relatives and friends in the Cali
fornia town:
Mrs. Arthur Finch OF Astoria, Ore,
who is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. ]. Mcconnell. was a guest OF
honor at a delightful reception given
by Mrs. G. n. wiicoxon Thursday aft
ernoon.
The company consisted OF 10 mar
ried ladies, most OF whom were inti-
mate friends OF Mrs. Finch before
any of them were married.
"The parlor decorations were simple
but none the less beautiful. They
consisted almost wholly OF choice and
fragrant roses. arranged In exquisite
bouquets.
"The ladies were invited TO bring
along their fancy work and during the
afternoon some very delightful em-
broidery and drawn work excited the
admiration of those present.
"A volunteer program was rendered
and II included many vocal and lnstru-
mental selections admirably rendered.
AT s o'clock tea was served. The
guests we're seated at four small tables
arranged around one large table from
which the refreshments were served.
Gold OF ophir roses was the feature
OF the dining room decorations There
was vase of them on each OF the
small tables and very large bowl Of
them on the centertable.
Roses were strung from the chan
delier to three points OF the CENTER
table. and the effect was heightened
by streamers of pink and yellow iIlu-
sion.
THE menu was elegant and con-
sisted OF shrimp salad. dainty chips.
olives, creamed chicken. hot biscuits.
raspberry jelly, coffee, brick Ice cream
in pink and yellow colors. angel cake
and bon bons.
"A neat white card with rose and
pink and satin ribbon attachment was
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-03
BARGAIN No. 5

Mems $500 and $3.50 Shoes. ..s1.2s
Mems $50 and 800 Shoes. !, 1.74
Mems $50 Shoes. oes.....,......... Ts9
Mems 500 and 900 Shoes. -. s.ss
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-03

at each plate. on each card was writ
ten q sentiment to Beautiful Woman"
These sentiments. dedicated to the
guest OF honor, were read by the
guests. On Mrs. Finch's card was a
quotation containing beautiful senti-
ment to "old Friendship" which she
read with much feeling when the 9TH
ers had concluded.
1T was one Of the most charming
social functions Of the season"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-03
ELECTRICAL PALACE AT NIGHT
Eight Acres of Illumination Showing
Splendid Architecture.

The beautiful palace Of electricity is
one Of the central structures Of the
exposition. standing opposite the pal
ace Of education on the west side Of
the Grand basin.
The lagoon system extends entirely
around the building and the approach
is by means OF several ornamental
bridges. The entire setting is most
beautiful.
The palace OF varied industries
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-03
A THOUGHTFUL MAN.

NJ. NJ. Austin, Of winchester, Ind,
knew what to do in the hour of need.
His wife had such an unusual case Of
stomach and liver trouble, physicians
could not help her. He thought Of and
tried DIR. Kings New Life Pills and
she got relief at once and was finally
cured. Only Csc at Charles Rogers
drug store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-03

Ladies' Sample $500 and $500
Ladies' $3.50 Shoes. ...........s1.ss
Ladies' sl.Oo Shoes. ...........$2.s9
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-03
Berkeley Win. Easily.

University of California. May a.
The crew OF the University OF CalIfor-
MIA defeated the University Of WASH
ington crew over a mile and half
course on the Oakland estuary today.
The California crew was in the lead
throughout the race and won by nine
lengths. Time, 10 minutes 40 seconds.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-03

the expectation Of flour from that
country says Herald dispatch from
Buenos Ayres He has also instructed
the Argentine minister in Rio de ia
metro to begin negotiations in reference
to the matter.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-03

Regarding Flour Expectation.
New York, May minister OF For
eign Affairs Terry has delivered to the
Brazilian minister note referring to
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-03
BARGAIN No. 8

Mems sl5.OO Spring Top Coats.s S.s5
Mems 1000 Spring Top Coats. 11,45
Mems 5000 Spring Top Coats. 1895
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-10-26

The devices OF the daughters OF
rich men To make their own money
are perfectly well known TO the mana
gers OF women's exchanges. which are
established solely TO help poor women
put their work ON the market. one
day / was I'm an exchange when a wo.
man. evidently n lady's maid. came IN
and registered some embroidery In her
own name. The superintendent took
up the work and I'm a casual way asked
the supposed artist 10 show her how
to do particular stitch. The woman
pleaded lack OF time and went out EN-.
barrassed and guilty looking. Il thought
So" said the superintendent. she
brings her mistress work Her mis-.
tress Is the daughter OF very rich
man. but she has no. pocket money.
and the poor thing has TO cheat the ex.
change by selling her work here under
her maids name. "-Everybody'S Mag.
azine
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-10-26
Real Estate Opportunities.

-Four acres of good land with
Dwelling House and Outbuildings,
Merchant, Grist and Saw Mill, all
in good condition, a miles from
Berryville. Pays interest on 81
600. Price $1,000.
$50 acres of land. with store
house and mill property. , dwell
lings. 5-acre orchard. Large
spring. II miles from Govern
ment weather bureau. \ profita-
bile mercantile and milling busi-
ness has been carried on at this
place for years. Fine fruit land.
Price $40 per acre.
$50 acres. Half mile from
Government weather bureau.
Land adjoining sold for 800 per
acre. Fairly good house. Stab
ling, spring and orchard. Espec-
tally suited for fruit farm. SIP
per acre.
ID. {. SNYDER,
Real Estate Agent.
Berryville. Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-10-26
STATE SENATOR KEEZBL.

The address of Mr.. Keezel was
listened to with rapt attention by
his audience at the Courthouse last
Thursday night.
Mr.. keezel Is big man in every
way. Standing considerably over
SIX feet in height, and having
hands beside which the lilly white
hands of Cyclone jim Marshall
pale into insigniicance. he i'm
presses the observer as being a
very mountain of flesh.
Senator Keezel is not feshy, but
Is simply one of those big men"
whom YOU meet so very seldom.
His style of speaking is of the
conversational order. and Is good
to hear.
He does not walk up and down
the platform and yell until he is
red in the face, but talks with
plain and easily understood voice.
If he wanted to-if he had the
least desire 10 be vOciferous-it
would be easy for him. With that
magnificent physique and with
that immense breadth of chest. he
could almost make himself heard
10 the four corners of the County.
But like so many big men.
his voice Is low, his terms plain.
and his delivery pleasing to the
ear.
Those who heard Mr.. Keezel
were pleased, and we have no fear
in saying that he will be listened
to with rapt attention whenever
his path leads him TO Clarke county
again.
The speaker was introduced by
Hon. Blackburn Smith, of Berry
vile, in few weIl-chosen words.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-10-26

At dinner givea 10y S.r Joshua
Reynolds. at which were rresent Gar
rick. Johnson. Fox and others, DIR.
Bernard. the dean OF Derry. bad AS
serted that after the age OF forty-fivs
a man does not improve. Il differ
with you. sir" said Johnson. "A man
may improve. and you yourself have
great room for improvement" The
dean was confounded and for the iti-
slant silent. Recovering himself. hc
remarked. ION reflection see no cause
TO alter my opinion. unless | were 1,
call II improvement for man TO grow
which. allow, he may-positlNc
rude and insoient and save arguments
by brutality"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-10-26
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

The very best a man can do is MOI
very much.
Some way Il causes a smile when 9
married woman announces that she 4
taking music lessons
To be a fool Is always bad enough
but TO be fool aud be IA love Is ths
most fatal OF all the combinations oi
fool
Remember VIXEN you run away frorl
punishment that punishment has q
great habit OF waiting around till yos
come back.
One OF the most pltitui sights IN the
world Is an intelligent. energetic. pro
greSsive woman married 20 n WORTHLESS,
man who doesn't know much.
When n girl buys her wedding outfit
she should leave her father enough
money to pay for the relief expeditions
he may be compelled TO send TO her
later on.-AtchiSon Globe.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-10-26
FOR BETTER STREETS.

This editor is informed by the
Mayor of Berryville that a com
mlttee was appointed at the last
meeting of the Town Council TO
look into the comparative cost of
brick and cement pavements and
report thereon to the Council
We are mighty glad to hear this.
for 1t looks as though something
was going to be done for the relief
of the mud-bound citizens of the
Town.
The Mayor also informs us that
Mr.. NJ. W. Jones was appointed
to 90 over the Towns books with
tins very object in view, as it was
believed the Town had enough
money to devote some of il If least
to improvements.
Having observed cement nave
ments in use in one city bristol
Tcnn.-NaD where they have. So
Tar as we know, given absolute
satisfaction, we very much incline
to that form of paving as COMPARED
with brick.
A communication has been adj
dressed to Mayor Rice. of Bristol
Va, asking for information con-
corning the relative cost and last
ing capacity of the cement paving
as compared with brick. and we
viii be in position very soon to
give facts and figures thereon.
Another very important point
which should be given thought by
our town officials is the erection of
paycments in conjunction with the
property owners. That is, the
town 10 pay half of the cost out of
Is treasury and the property |
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-10-26
Commissioners Notice.
Commissioners Office.
October 8th, 1904.


Henry shopland, ' -''''
vs..
James Shopland's administrator John n
Shopland, and Agnes Shopland. his wife
EDWIN Shopland and Emma Shopland
ms wife, Elizabeth Hansucker- and John
w Hansucker, her husband, James s
ShOpland, Kate Roger and Henry Rover.
her husband, Harry Shopland, an infant
Florence Shopland, an infant. Lucy Lee
hnabe and Oscar Knabe. her husband.
Eleanor Shopland Sarah NJ. ShOpland
and Hattie ShOpland.
IN CHANCERY.
By decree entered in this cause at the
september term, 1904, of the Circuit Court
OF Clarke County, Virginia, it was referred
70 one OF the Commissioners in Chancery of
the Court, To ascertain and report:
LIST. What real estate James Shonland
owned at the time of his death, where iocat-
ed II any there be, and the number of acres
2nd. Whether said real estate is capable
OF partition, and if incapable CT partition
whether said land would sell better as a
whole OF parcels.
3rd Who are the heirs at law of James
Shopland.
4th. Convene the lien or other creditors
oi James Shopland, stating the liens, if any
there be. IN the order Of their priority.
5th. Settle the accounts Of James Sbon-
lands administrator
oth- State any other matter that he NAV
deem pertinent, or that any party in interest
may require a report on.
The parties to this cause, and the reditors
OF James Shopiand. are hereby notified that
VIII proceed TO execute the said order of
Z, ,eiefek.se ir5 'tiee, IN the Courthouse ..r-
a per Vliie' IN said County. on Thursday the
Srd day Of November. 1904, when and where
they will attend with their evidence.
SAMLJ. c. MOORE.
OCT IL 1t Commissioner i'm Chancerv
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-10-26
PRIMITIVE MINING.
Fhe Way Rubies Are Found. Washed
and Sold In Rurma

fhe Way Rubies Are Found. Washed
and Sold In Burma.
The system practiced- FOR obtaining
rubies in the mining districts in Burma
Is OF the most primitive description.
The mining shafts are simply holes
about two feet square sunk to a depth
varying up 10 fifty or sixty feet. The
snoring up Of the walls OF the shafts Is
most crude, the sides being supported
by posts at the corners and branches
or small trees secured against the
sides by stout sticks.
The miner carries tin pot similar
In shape 10 n blunt ended cone on his
head. He squats down In one corner
and digs between his knees in the OBJ
posite corner. The earth. or byon. as
the ruby bearing earth is called, is con
veyed TO the top as fast as ii is exca-
waited in small buckets let down from
above. The apparatus for raising and
towering the buckets is simple in the
extreme. a stout bamboo post about
twenty feet high, called a maungdine
is fixed upright in the ground at a con.
Vement distance from the pit or dwin
and long, thinner bamboo pivoted
horizontally into the upper end of it so
as to project an eighth from the mine
and the long arm toward the mine.
From the end OF the long arm hangs
a long cane fastened to n longer thin
bamboo. the latter ending in a double
nook, and from the short end hangs n
basket Of stones. The buckets are
raised by the inner arm with its hook
Whle the stones counterbalance the
weight. Usually three men work in n
dwin-one down below. one hauling ND
the baskets. and the third operator
piles up the byOn as il is received. The
Dyon is excavated by means OF a
straight, strong tool about two feet
three inches long. with broad blade.
The baskets are shallow and circular.
with loop cane handles.
When enough byon has been piled IN
1t is taken off and put into stone
paved circular Enclosure resembling a
bath under a fall OF water and shov-
eled about with a mattock till the mud
ana clay are washed away and the
stones are all collected in n deem hole
Ut the ehd or narrow channel. These
are then strained. sieved and finally
sorted and all rubies and sapphires
placed in a little bamboo cup full of
clean water till the wash is over. They
are then transferred to q little calico
Dag which every mine owner carries.
and are finally transferred TO the I'M
clean hands of the money lending fra
ternlty, who flock around in crowds ON
the bazaar days TO buy any stones
found during the week. - Scientific
American.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-10-26
what Did the Roman. smoke,

Alta depth OF nine feet underground
AT the old Roman fort Of Aliso. near
Haltern, the surface OF which WAS
proved to have remained undisturbcd
since the Roman occupation. iifty-f0ur
fragments OF various clay pipes were
found Their shape was almost uni.
form. and they could DC divided into
three groups. one OF which was char
acterized by clumsy and very raI@h
workmanship. The other groups were
OF much finer make and decorated " IN
figures and Roman characters. From
marks found on all II them 70 WIS evil
dent that they had been a. ol for
smoking -I.ondon Standard.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-10-26
AIR BRAKES.
How They Are Made and How They
Are Applied ON Trains.


Are Applied on Trains.
Every one has heard OF the air brake.
and references 10 II are sure 20 be
made when the subject OF protection
against railroad accidents. is under dis
cussion. but like many inventions In
common Use IL Is more ca less OF n
mystery, for which an explanation Is
demanded from time 20 time.
The modern air brake consists OF
twelve parts. among which are the air
pump. which congresses the air: n
main reservoir. In which the air Is
stored; the engineers brake valve. reg
ulating tile fiow OF air: the train pipe.
which connects the brake valve with
the triple valves under each car: the
quick action triple valve. controlling
the flow OF air TO and from the auxil-
iary reservoir. which is supplied from
the main reservoir. and the brake cyl
inder piston rod. which is forced out
ward. thereby applying the brakes
The theory OF the air brake is the
equalization OF preSsurcs. When the
brakes are not In action the pressure
on the train pipe Is made such as to
prevent an escape OF air from the aux
Hilary reservoir. When the engineer
desires TO make an application OF
brakes he turns his brake valve so that
there is moderate reduction Of the
pressure in the train pipe This causes
the greater pressure IN the auxiliary
reservoir TO force air into the brake
cylinder. forcing the piston out and
applying the brakes.
When II Is desired 10 release the
brakes the engineer turns his valve in
the opposite direction. permitting the
air TO flow from the main reservoir.
located on the engine. into the train
pipe. When the pressure thus restored
in the train pipe is increased above the
pressure in the auxiliary reservoir GER
tain valves are moved. communication
is thereby restored between train pipe
and auxiliary reservoir. the piston Is
forced 10 its normal position. the air
escapes from the brake cylinder. and
the auxiliary reservoir is rechargcd
through the train pipe
When the train breaks in two or
hose pipe connection is broken il has
the effect OF sudden and material re
ductiOn OF the pressure in the train
pipe the same as though the engineer
had made an emergency application
The sudden reduction OF pressure also
opens supplementary valves. which in.
crease the pressure upon the brake
cylinder about 90 per cent. The brake
shoes are attached 10 rods which are
in turn attached TO the piston in such
manner that when the air from the
auxiliary reservoir forces the latter out
a pulling force Is cxerted upon the
brakeS.-Chicago Record Herald.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-10-26
LIQUOR WITHOUT LICENSE.

Some time ago we remarked
that liquor could be procured any
where at any time by anyone who
wanted it, no matter whether
saloons were licensed or not.
Every day VIC have fresh proof
of the truth of that assertion.
The latest news comes from
lrvingtOn, Va, Il local option town,
of which some of our readers may
possibly have heard before.
Five large and Furnishing
"speakeasies" have just been un-
earthed down there. and it Is very
probable that some others have
not been disclosed.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-10-26
The Gem of the Family.

Here IS "A little incident which a
commentator on Dean Ramsay's Rem
imscences OF Scottish Life and Char
acter' thinks is worthy OF a place in
that volume: a Mr.. Baird. who was
one OF those who had made great for
tunes In the iron industry IN Scotland.
having risen from n :=o0rer to be
worth about Sl0OOO,OO0 was once din
Ing with the Duke OF Hamilton. His
grace said that he had not had the
pleasure OF meeting any OF Mr.. Baird's
brothers. Mr.. Baird replied. And nae
great loss, my lord; they're all brutes
but me"