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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-20

A GOOSE THAT CAME b.
By H@zeMiah BwGGerworGEn

OF the old sailor tales, or "whopper
" stories, of the New-England coast
none excited a livelier imagination
Thanksgiving afternoons and on red
settles by driftwood fires than the
following of goose that came back:
1t was in the days of the conquest
of the whale. A whale-ship Law off
a port in Maine, waiting to put out to
sea. People were hurrying to and fro,
making presents to the sailor-boys. kiss
ing and shaking hands for the last time.
a poor widow stood in the open door
under the dry morning glory vines.
Her boy Jack was among the sailors.
lack, she said, as they were about
to part, - am too poor to have ANYTHING
TO give yOu-Heaven pity vel but l
love you Just the same. Here, give me
a smack! 1t is too bad to have you
go away with no parting present, a
likely lad like you.
"Honkl'
Here, hear that cade-goose. I raised
her for Thanksgiving, and old June
Of Batterymarch, who sees things in
the night, said that that gosling would
make the greatest Thanksgiving ever
known in the port. Here, here, you
take her along with you-how the boys
will laugh
She caught the cade-goose by the
neck. Just as the bird was about to
express its establishment at all the
hurry, the shouting and confusion
And the boys did laugh when they
saw the Jack coming on board with the
finest present of them all
lack dropped the goose on the deck.
"Honkl honk, honk!" it cried in a
metallic tone The boys all cheered
for lacks good mother
The latter waved her handkerchief
and sat down on the door step, threw
her apron over her head and cried:
That costing will never go to the
dough-dish under the sink any more, "
said she we shall have no Thanks
giving goose for dinner; but Jack will
That makes me happy. The only true
happiness is that which we find within.
My heart shall be happy on Thanks
giving Day FOR Jacks sake. Jacks
heart was always good to me. 1t IS
a likely lad he is, and has given me
a precious amount of comfort.
The anchor was lifted, the sails blew
free-boom, the good ship was sailing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-20

a year passed, and there were mothers
with anxious hearts in that little port.
Another year passed, those mothers
had nearly lost hope for their sons
who had sailed 50 merri'y away. The
ship had not been spoken. Il mind
me that she has been swallowed up in
the sea, said Jacks mother to the many
widows one November Sunday after
church 81 hope that Jack had his
Thanksgiving dinner
1t was the day before Thanksgiving,
a short, freless day. The sun sank red
as in sea-tire.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-29
Double Width Pongee

manufacturers line of sample pieces secured
by at less than cost to manufacture. Full a
inches wide, very desirable for up-to-date outside
garments and automobile coats, being washable and
dust proof Value SI.5o-early callers secure bar
gain, tomorrow zoe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-29
Union Linen Huck Towels

Assorted lots. extra large
size. fine quality. hemmed.
plain white also pretty col
ored borders. the regular
lOc values. while the lot
lasts. I dozen 90 each pur-
chaser for 16C.. or at. each.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-29
Silver Bleached
All-Linen Tray Cloths

Size iSx27. open plain white
fringe borders. also colored
borders. worth fully l5c.
each ..........................
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-29
Saturdays Linen Values
Bleached Linen

Finish Damask Table Cow
ers. These are our special
makes, hemmed ready for
use, "a yards long. very
pretty lot OF patterns. sold
AT 75c.. while they last. per
cover ...s....s.........
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-29
Bleached Linen Finish
Huck Toweling

Extra heavy. can be used
for face and hands. fine
material for Roller Towels.
sells from Sc 90 l0c per
yard. our sale price, while IL
lasts ....................
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-29
White Goods

An odd lot Of Remnants Of
some OF our best makes. n
number are slightly soiled.
otherwise all perfect. fine
Sheets. medium weights. all
kinds sold for 1Oc. 90 1gc.. our
price. while they last. per
ward
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-29
Pure Irish Linen Napkin

Well bleached. good. close.
firm quality. pretty designs.
Regular price Sl.OO 90 St.t0.
Quantity Limited TO each
purchaser. Per doz.........
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-29
Union Linen Napkins


Good close quality. specially
adapted for restaurants.
They have been slightly
soilod I'm handling. A good
bargain at CSC. 20 75c. per
doz. A limited quantity to
each purchaser, per doz. ...
Homespun Brown Crash
Extra heavy weight towel
material A most desirable
Towel for the kitchen. worth
iOc. per yard While they
last. per yard.......ss.......
Glass Towelings
Very fine split edge linen
TowelinR. IN red and blue
checks of every description.
Good width and well worth
iRc. per- yard While they
lfst ..t................ ..........st.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-29
Unbleached
Honespun Linen

Finish, extra weight, can be
used for hand and Kitchen,
never sold less than l0c.,
while the lot lasts. ...,....
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-04
SOAP BARGAIN A DEAR ONE
Fakir Blows in Town With New
House-to-Hous Graft.

Another cheap fakir has struck town
and is working a house-tO-hOuse graft
in a small way. This time it is a
soap for removing stains from defeats
fabrics. and the story is told of how
this is the introduction OF the soap at
reduced price-two cakes for 25c.
II will be sold later on al drug storez
at % cents a cake. etc Its probably
good laundry soap. but too expensive
for the size of the cake a lady Oh,
Twenty-third street who was just il.
need of something of that sort got il.
early and avoided the rush. and there
are doubtless others who are helping
a good thing along.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-04
DEMOCRATIC CLUB is TO
HOLD MEETING TONIGHT
Important Matters to Be Considered at
Headquarters on Eighteenth
Street.

The Rock Island Democratic club
holds an adjourned meeting at 5
O'Clock this evening at headquarters.
2I9 Eighteenth street. There will be
heard reports from committees APP
pointed at the former meeting. and
different questions bearing on the cam
paign in the city and the country will
be considered. In order that there
will be as full a discussion as possible
of all matters bearing on the welfare
of the party in the city the presence of
all democrats. whether they are mem
bers of the club or not. is desired by
the officers.
A marching club as an auxiliary to
the Democratic club was organized
last night at headquarters. PIG Eigh-
teenth street. 5. r. Davis was elected
captain of the club. which is to be
called the Democratic Flambeau
Marching club. Suits for % members
were ordered. and will arrive here IN
about a week. In addition it is pro-
posed to reorganize the marching club
of four years ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-04
chamberIain's Cough Remedy.

No one who is acquainted with its
good qualities can be surprised at the
great popularity Of Chamberlain
Cough Remedy. II not only cures
colds and grip effectually and perma-
nently. but prevents these diseases
from resulting in pneumonia. 1t is
also a certain cure for Group. WhoOp-
ing cough is not dangerous when this
remedy is given. 1t contains no opium
or other harmful substance and may
be given as confidently to a baby as
TO an adult. II is also pleasant TO
take When all OF these facts are TAX
en- into consideration it is not surpris-
ing that people in foreign lands. as
well as at home. esteem this remedy
very highly and very few are willing
10 take any other after having once
used it. For sale by all leading drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-04

Funeral services over the remains
If Mrs. Henry Saelens. who died yes
erday afternoon at ! O'Clock. at her
home in South Rock Island. will be
conducted tomorrow morning at g
o'clock from ST. Marys church. Rev.
Gather Adolph Geyer officiating. Bur
al viii be in Calvary cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-04
OBITUARY RECORD.

John r. Frey whom the older resi-
Tents of the lower end of the county
will recall as one of the pioneers of
Gdgington township, is dead at his
home at Eldora. Iowa. His demise Oc-
,urred Friday and he was buried Sun
lay at that place. He was past 20
Jears of age and had not lived here
'Or 50 years. He is survived by his
wife and five children, Mrs. Mary Bah
,Ock. Mrs. Emma PendletOn and
Clarence. Roy and James Frey, all of
Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-04
NEAR TO END
Mrs. Maria Sweeney Ad-
judged Insane in
County Court.
CLOSE TO HUNDRED
Serves Through Civil War by
the Side of Her Hus-
band.

Mrs. Maria Sweeney. who is believed
to be close to the century mark. was
adjudged insane this morning in the
county court and Judge Parmenter or
dered her committed TO St Anthony's
hospital for the present. until some
further disposition can be made of the
case.
Mrs. Sweeney is a familiar figure
about the city. She lived alone in a
cabin on Fortieth street OF late her
memory has been failing. and it is un-
safe for her to be on the streets.
Mrs. Sweeney is in some ways a
most remarkable character. One of
the most unusual features of her life
was her career in the civil war. for
throughout the whole campaign she
followed her husband on the battle
field She is a pensioner, her husband
having died over sixteen years ago.
Since her mind began leaving her
Mrs. Sweeney was labOring under the
belief that she was without funds. al
though she is known 10 have $500 on
deposit at Davenport bank. When
asked concerning this money at the
hearing she answered that she did not
know that she had any such amount
Has No Living Relatives.
Mrs. Sweeney has no living rela-
tives that she knows of. She said she
had brother. from whom she was
separated n great many years ago in
New York on their arrival from Ire
land. She suppOses that he has since
died. Whether he left any heirs she
cannot say.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sweeney had no chill
dren. She managed to call regularly
for her pension certificate at the cOun-
ty clerks office. though invariably she
would become lost in the county build
ing, and would have to be led to a
street car that would take her near
to her home.
The jury was composed of S. B. Hall,
NJ. f. ROdgren. George Wright Ben
Wannert. A II. Gest and H. p. Lamp.
Curtis Furnishes Bail.
Curtis b. Ellis. who was charged
with threatening A F. Pyzer with
deadly weapon. furnished 5000 bail in
the county court this afternoon. and
was released to appear for trial when
the criminal cases are called.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-04

Word has been received by Mrs.
John II. Hauptmann. of this city. of
he death of her sister-in-law. Mrs.
Maria Fuller. at Eureka Springs, Ark.
She is survived by her husband and
three children.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-04
Buchanan Case to Jury.

Evidence for the defense vas heard
Il the malpractice case of Buchanan
5. Beam. DIS. J. +. Myers and 4.
/. Arp gave technical evidence in re-
gard TO the classification OF disloca-
ions Of the shoulder. and of the tests
which are ordinarily employed TO de-
ermine whether the joint has been
iislocated. The main point brought
)ut in the defense was that in case
T recurrent dislocation or in case the
iislocation had not been properly re-
aimed. apathy of the dislocated mem
Der would result. The case VIII go
o the jury this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-04
PERSONAL POINTS.

Mrs. L. W. Sheppard. of New Lon
don, Iowa. is here for a visit with her
sons.
Leo and Harry Larkin and Floyd
Lamphere are attending the ST Louis
exposition.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. f. McElroy, of Har-
risburg. Pa, are visiting Mr. and Mrs.
J. L. Liddle
Misses Grace Scott and Maude John
son. Of Dixon, are visiting relatives in
Rock Island
NJ. F. Ferguson departed this morn
for his home in Keosauqua, Iowa, after
a visit in this city.
George Kilkinney. of Lansing. Mich.
arrived in Rock Island last evening 70,
a visit with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. John G.. CASTOR left
last evening for ST. Louis to spend
week at the exposition.
Mrs. George II. Cox and son Lin
veil have returned home after four
months spent in the east.
Chief of Police Phil Miller and wife
leave this evening for Omaha to visit
a few days with relatives.
II. w. Crawford, division freight
agent for the Burlington road, is in
Clinton today on business.
Mr. and Mrs C. w. Kretzinger. OF
Chicago, are visit the latters parents,
Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Wilson.
Mrs. H. w. Crawford and daughter,
Miss Julia, have returned to their
home from a visit at the worlds fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. D.. s. Sellers, who have
been visiting Rock Island relatives,
left today for their home in Joplin Mo.
Miss Harriet Besin arrived in Rock
Island last evening from her home in
Chicago for a visit with Miss Lydia
Clay.
Mrs. II. \. Nall and daughter, Miss
Grace. who have been visiting in Rock
Island, departed today for their home
in StreatOr.
Mrs w. Fl. Schriver. son Harry NJ.
and daughter. Miss Mabel. departed
this morning for St Louis to attend
the exposition.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. H. Hennis and Mrs.
F. d. Dawson, who have been visiting
in the city. have gone to their home
in Springfield, Mo.
Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Tanning. of St.
Louis, departed last evening for their
home after having spent a few days
with Rock Island friends
Mr.. and Mrs. r. e. Ellerton. who
have been the guests of Mr.. and Mrs
c. l.. Drake. departed last night for
their home in Columbus, o.
Mr.. and Mrs. f d. Winters arrived
in Rock Island this morning from their
home in Omaha for visit with
friends. after which they go to St
Louis
Mrs Harry Rutherford and daughter
Miss Josephine. of Topeka, arrived in
Rock Island yesterday to make a few
days visit with Mr.. and Mrs. F. b.
Hurley.
Mr.. and Mrs. s G. Pennock and
daughter, Miss Maude of Weston.
Mass, have arrived in the city for a
visit al the home of Mr. and Mrs G. A.
PennOck. on Second avenue.
Guy Ziegler. of Riverton. Me-.
son of Phil Ziegler. who formerly re-
sided in this city, is the guest of his
aunts, Misses Catherine and Christine
Ziegler and Mrs. Peter Gottsmann.
Mr.. and Mrs. \. D. Sperry have re-
turned from Colorado Springs. where
they visited with Miss Margaret Stew
art. Miss Stewart is q teacher in the
public schools there During his stay
there the Colorado Springs Gun club
gave a shoot in honor of Mr. Sperry
al the RroadmOor grounds
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-04
a Love Letter.

Would not interest you if you are
cooking for guaranteed Salve for
ores. burns or piles. Otto DOdd. OF
oonder Mo. writes: Il suffered with
N ugly sore for year. but a box of
iucklin's Arn.ca Salye cured me. It's
he best salve on earth" % cents at
Iartz & Ulemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-04
Team is Orqanized.

The members of Company A met
last evening at Armory hall and or
ganized basketball team. but it has
not been definitely decided who viii
compose the team. They will be
named in a day or two. Capt Dunavin
is negotiating for a series of games
and has had made arrangements with
two teams so far. but he has not yet
set dates for the time of playing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-04
BOY IS KILLED
Raymond Mold Accident
ally Shot by His
Uncle
WHILE OUT HUNTING
Top of Head Blown Off---Trage-
dy Near Jos
lin.
WHILE OUT HUNTING

One of the most shocking tragedies
of recent years in the upper end of
the county occurred yesterday after
noon between 1 and > o'clock when
Raymond Mold. 10 years of age, was
shot and instantly killed by William
Mold. his uncle. while out hunting.
The top of the boys head was blown
off, as he was walking only few feet
in the lead of his uncle when the gun
was discharged accidentally. the trig-
ger. catching on a small willow limb.
Death was instantaneous.
Uncle IL Frustrated.
The uncle is Frustrated by the trae,
edy. An inquest was conducted over
the body this morning by Coroner L.
V. Eckhart. and the verdict did not
attach any blame
Raymond was the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Mold, who resided in Rock
Island until one year ago. Then they
removed to the Mold homestead farm
one mile and q half west of Joslin.
William Mold had been living alone on
the farm. He is single and 40 years
Of age. During the past year the
brothers had been running the farm
together Raymond was the only child
of George Mold.
Joins Hunters Alter school.
Raymond attended the district school.
When he returned from his studies
yesterday afternoon he learned that
his uncle and a neighbor. Mr. Bany
were hunting and set out to locate
them. Presently he overlook them
and joined them in their hunt.
They were exploring a low section
of the Mold farm and were passing
through a clump of weeds and will
lows. Raymond was leading the way.
His uncle William was carrying the
shot gun. having the hammer set in
case a squirrel or other game
might pop out of the brush during their
journey through it.
Falls Dead at Their Feet.
1t all happened so suddenly thai
neither Mr.. Mold nOI Mr.. Bany could
give details. All they know that the
trigger was hit by one of the willow
branches and the next instant they
saw the boy fall dead at their feet
Mr. Mold is broken hearted, as Ray
mond was a great favOrite with him.
Mrs. Mold, the mother of the boy.
Is in Rock Island yesterday visiting
elatives. She returned in the evening
in response to telegram conveying
the distressing news.
The funeral services over the re-
mains of the dead boy will be held at
10 O'Clock Thursday morning at the
home Of the grandfather. Leonard
Sieghartner. 1922 Fifth avenue, and
will be private.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-04

c. S. Deneen, republican candidate
for governor. is scheduled to arrive
in Rock Island next Friday afternoon
at o'clock. He will come from Cam
bridge. He will be escorted to the
Harper house. He will give an ad-
dress at 7:30. probably at republican
headquarters. At $50 he is due in Mo
line
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-04

Col. Frank o. LOwden, whose last
appearance here was as a candidate
for the republican nomination for gov
ernor. will speak here the evening of
Oct. %
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-04
POLITICAL POINTERS.

An adjourned meeting of the Rock
Island Democratic club is to be held
this evening at 8 o'clock at club head
quarters, 219 Eighteenth street. The
attendance of all democrats, whether
members of the club or not, is desired
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-04

William Johnson last evening was
elected first lieutenant of the Repub-
lican F'lambeau club. succeeding Mar
shall Lucas, resigned. II. p. Brown
was chosen second lieutenant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-04

The republicans are to hoist a flag
at Fourteenth avenue and Thirty
eighth street this evening.
New-York tribune., 1904-09-18
BELIEFS OF A BENEDICT
By r. w. Jones

Many 81 n $
Ac,llcn vi hITcn % ne hes tua
Fear of ,lors many "a proposal
Wa>hu m
fore, he NaS marie
probably HaI
place @ keep mp
10
nee riv ,Ip> m an
q j The tn hush doesn't
Most hea,lo lac house Is simply Ireyet
At "a q f
Il 7 "a a ap,nc
Dou9s mans would t entitled htt
he "a hr mouth
eel ms gotcu h
Where 70. 80 times
al IL a rlp
lowe auua avhiL
makes % Is OF than
IS % nm
New-York tribune., 1904-09-18
when tine Drwggist Sells Stamps
By Wallace Irwin

have tled TO he an honest and lead upright life
have robbed ncightos beat my wife
Yet have Ia the eofs
When ask the druggist DO deal
could face a gn1Av without slightest of fear
could bare breast lightning STRIKE here,
Yet my like the . he tramps
When beard the druggist ask sants71
Oh how the cold from his
whhenng glare which plainly Is that all
And dcathly forehead hncrvou
AS think We asked for
How he
How tenbe feeng to gctaw ronh hcel
And he takes humble pennies as I hastily dccamp
With the brand of Cam upon securely bv stanp
Take troPic island where, upon ewn beach
can learn their forget my
There to free mind forever midst mango shaded .an,
Ot the day asked deal
New-York tribune., 1904-09-18
AN " "INTELLECKSHUAL JOB +"

TWO frowzy but good-natured and easy
going women overheard while
engaged IN conversation ON =, tenement-h house
doorstep
SO your man has got "a job already has
her Didn't lay idle long, did he1"
No; he amt one to do that Hell hustle
an find job of some sort
Runnn a elevator now, amt he?''
Yes, he is.
How does he like II
Real well OF course 1t amt what YOU
might call u real inteeckshual Job like his
last was
Lemme see; what was he dom last -
He was lanitor in u readin room, an
as ! say. 1t was considerable more of an
intelleckshual Job than runnin' a elevator
Still, amt one to complain 'sIong as the
work IS stiddy an they pay reg lar" replied
the woman placidly Then she added with a
languid drawl:
"Inteleck amt ev'rything, nohow"
New-York tribune., 1904-09-18
HARD ON The MUSIC

FRANCIS WILSON thc comedian va, IN
Ncw-York rchc.rsinE o musical p'c'e
one hot day this summer Everyone in the
company wa tired from their work and the
heat and things were not running smoothly
As is generally known, Mr. WILSON, Voice
compcis him to almost speak ms ongs. The
chIef musical number II th, pi,,c had been
sung four times. when the musical director
who was leading called for "a repetition
The company started II again and h,d
sung only bar OF two when the dre,tnr
stopped them and tapping his baton augrly
on the foothpht guard -.id Come come.
Mr. Wilson You are Just numbering thc
time
We'll replied Tho actor ITS better to
murder IT AZ once than t. hc continually
beating 1t as you do
Everybody had "a laugh and then the song
was rendered again. tins time without ny
comment from the orchestra.
The difference between "a Colorado miner
q traveller on a turnpike q dude dressed up
IN his best and the rider of a bicycle The
first is on a strike, the second ON "a pike -
the third on a dixie and the last on a bike 20
Evening star., 1904-03-19

Mrs. Josiah Read Bailey will ba at home
Mondays, 1860 Columbia road
Evening star., 1904-03-19
URGE IMPROVEMENTS.
Business Men Want Railway Tracks
Removed From Water Street.

The business men along Water street in
Georgetown. 1t is learned. have decided to
enter upon a vigorous campaign before the
District authorities to secure the improve-
ment of that street. and at a meeting held
In the office of the Brennan Construction
Company recently a committee was APP
pointed to take up the matter with the
Commissioners.
Mr.. p. ]. Brennan, representing the citi.
zens. was at the District building today,
and tentatively arranged with Commissioner
Macfarland for a hearing before the full
board some time next week
water street is at present occupied by
the abandoned tracks of the Georgetown
Barge. Dock and Elevator Company. and.
1t is said. the worst conditions exist be.
tween and adjacent to those tracks Under
the law. 1t is said. this company is respon-
sible Tor the maintenance of this pavement.
ana Mr.. Brennan's efforts yesterday were
directed toward having action taken look
ing either to the removal of the unused
tracks or to their proper treatment.
The District engineer department has the
matter under advisement.
Evening star., 1904-03-19

The Phi Chi Psi Sorority of Washington
College entertained at tea ST. Pat
rick's day by Miss Leah Randolph at her
hCme in lexington. The color of the day
was employed in the table decorations, and
souvenirs In the form of shamrocks were
given. Miss Mabel Linton received the
prize in a literary contest The first meet
ing of the sorority was held at the home of
Miss Nell Myers on Capitol Hill, February
%
Evening star., 1904-03-19

Rev f. II. Wellman, d. D., of Brooklyn
N. Y, was in Washington this week. Mrs
Wellman, who has been spending the last
two months with her sisters, the Misses
Graham, 1916 III street, returned to Brook
lyn with DR.. Wellman