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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-02
IOWA FARMER VICTIM OF
NEW DIAMOND sWINDI z

According TO the Nuscatine News
Tribune there appeared not long ago
at the home of a welI-known resident
near that city rather preposessing
young man, who desired employment.
He was neatly dressed, did not appear
TO be accustomed 10 hard work. and
took pains to show that he had money.
He stated that his health had become
impaired and he had resolved to Try
country air and light for while.
He was engaged and given light
work and, though lacking in expert
Cnce, proved an apt pupil in instruct
tion about the farm work. He ingrati-
ated himself into the good graces OF
the farmer and was soon considered
one Of the happy household.
One day the new man displayed a
ring containing a large diamond of
brilliant lustre. which was admired by
the members of the family. Soon after
the young man stated that the gem
had become detached from the ring
and he desired that the next visit the
farmer made to town he should take
the ring to the jeweler to have the
stone reset. This was done, and the
farmer thought it a good opportunity
TO secure an estimate of its value. He
was told that it was worth probably
$500. The ring was returned 10 the
young farm hand.
\ few days after the return OF the
ring to the owner, the latter stated
that he desired 10 discontinue farm
work, stating that his health had been
entirely rcgalned. but that he felt men
tally depressed over losing the dia-
mond which had been reset by the
jewcler The family tried TO console
the young man and were surprised
that the gem had been lost after the
repair made by the jeweier. lie could
not be comfOrted, however, and after
announcing that he would give $500
reward for the diamond if found, he
left his address and sorrowfulIy de-
parted.
\ few days 2fterward young man
applied FOR work with the same farmer
and was employed. lie had not been
there many days before he one day
breathlessly announced that he had
found what strangely resCEbled & dia-
mond The farmer looked at the
gem" which he, Of course. believed
belonged to his former omploye, and
VIII. IN the jeweler told him was valued
at $500. He would pay the yOUnS man
for the gem Was there not a re
ward of $500 for the stone and if his
former man could not be located, was
not its intrinsic value q haii-thousand?
He bought it of the young man for
5000, and a few days after wrote the
supposed owner of the recovery OF his
diamond. In the meantime. SO much
money made employee No. , uneasy.
and he quit. The farmer thus far had
failed to locate his former employee
and by this time the young grafteTs
have no doubt divided the swaG.
There is a cheap. worthless bit OF
class-a good imitation diamond
which may be bought Of the farmer at
less than its weight as old junk. but a
dearly learned lesson has finally filter
ed through the rural residents era
ium.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-02
SHODDY CLOTH.
II Is Made From Secondhand Yarns
Spun over Cotton Warp.

Spun over Cotton warp.
81 would like you to tell me just what
is meant by the term 'shoddy' rs ap-
piled to cloth used in clothing said
the young man who was looking for
clothing in the store Of well informed
clothier. Il have heard Of 'shoddy' all
my life, and I do not just understand
exactly what is meant by it,
We'll" replied the clothler. "'shod-
dy' is used in the construction of many
fabrics which 80 into the manufacture
of clothing for both men and women.
1t is 50 skiIifully combined in recent
years that II is not possible for any
but an expert TO detect il until the
goods are worn To some extent. Shod-
dy cloths are made from cheap yarns
spun over cotton warp. These yarns
are spun from old wooden rags chop
ped into waste. then Cdrled and spun
into threads of various sizes and
strength. The cloth is soft. nicely fin
ished and attractive in appearance and
comparatively free from impcrfcctionS.
The goods cost the cl0thier from 10 70
80 cents a yard. and q larger yardage
is consumed than Of any other kind Of
goods manufactured for mems wear.
zone Of the advantages of the shoddy
is that il can be woven into patterns
similar 10 those Of the most expensive
wOolens. which Is not always tue with
respect u pure cotton yarn. which. be-
ing hard ana wiry. does not lend itself
70 soft effectS-'-Utica Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-02
Week Hearts

are caused by indigestion. If you eat
a little too much, or if you are subject
10 attacks of indigestion, the stomach
expands-swelIs.a and puffs up against
the heart This crowds the heart and
shortens the breath. Rapid heart
beats and heart disease is the final
result. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests
what you eat. takes the strain off the
heart. cures Indigestion, dyspepsia,
sour stomach, and contributes nour-
ishment. strength and health TO every
organ of the body. Sold by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-02

while three children preceded him TO
the beyond. Deceased enlisted in Com
pany X the 18TH Illinois volunteer
infantry, Aug. Il. 1862, refused a COM
mission. was complimented on the field
OF battle for bravery and recommend
ed for promotion 10 second lieutenant,
was promoted June %, 1868, mustered
out with company June 20, 1865. His
discharge shows over his colonels
signature tThomas J. Henderson, that
he participated in So engagements
His home from 1915 10 1876 was in
and around Davenport, Iowa, Rock ISL
and Moline. and Cleveland. Ill. Much
of his early life was spent as ferry
man. pilot and captain on the Missis-
sippi river He made his first trip from
Shawneetown to New Orleans when
but 10 years of age. The sobriquet Of
Cap chung to him from his river
life.
Capt. Holsteen of Company II Of
Burlington. was elected major Of the
Fifty-fourth regiment of the Iowa Ma
tional guard at the elections held
throughout the different cities in the
regiment Thursday evening. Accord
ing to yesterdays reports from Bur
lington. he received POS votes while
Capt. Ned Middleton of Company B.
Davenport, received 127.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-02
No PITY Shown.

For years fate was after me con-
tinuousIy," writes F. A. GuIledge, Yer
bena, Ala. Il had a terrible case Of
piles. causing p tumors. When all
failed. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured
me Equally good for burns and all
aches and pains. Only Is cents at
Hartz & UIlemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-02

following dav / would have accepted.
I have done wei in Rock Island. It
IS ny home, and l suppose viii CON
tinue 10 be as long ~ / live, but there
IS a something about q spot where one
is reared no matter how small or
crude it might be in comparison to his
new environs, that makes it feel like
home to the end of ones days"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-02
MOLINE MENTION

Miss Lizzie Stevens. daughter of
Mrs. Silva Stevens. died at the home
OF her uncle, Peter DeClerk, 500 Third
avenue, yesterday. She was born in
Lowmoore. Iowa, June II, 1883, and
had come to Moline recently and ex
pected 10 live with her uncle. Her
death was very sudden and is a sad
blow 10 her mother.
w. \. Meese, president of the Moline
Business Mems association, has re-
ceived a communication from the har-
Dor and river committee that that
body could not be in Moline this
month as was hoped, but that they
would arrive in Moline for inspection
of the proposed site Of the Moline har-
Dor lock during the middle part of
August. II was their intention TO de-
part from Chicago directly after the
republican convention for St. Paul and
take a steamer there and proceed
down the river. inspecting places
where large appropriations were ask
ed They have started on the trip
but they have found that it viii take
longer than expected to give all the
time necessary to inspect the several
ports.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-02

Several changes became effective
yesterday in the offices of the Rock
Island road in this city. \. w. Eber-
hart, who has been chief clerk in the
division freight agents Office here has
assumed his new duties as division
freight agent at Des Moines. c. II.
Caswell, formerly division freight
agent at Des Moines assumes that po-
sition in Davenport to succeed G. b.
Albright, who has been transferred to
st. Louis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-02

Judge jackson overruled the motion
for a new trial in the case of Lily S.
Arenschield, administrator VS.. c, r. L.
< p. \ verdict has been rendered in
the case awarding the plaintiff $4,000
because of the death of her husband
at Eldon Jan. !. a year ago, by being
run down while returning TO his en-
CINE after lunching at a restaurant
outside the yards. Doubtless, the case
viii be appealed to the supreme
court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-02
FIRST AND THIRD TUES
DAYS IN EACH MONTH.

May to November, 1904, inclusive, at
the very low rate of one fare for the
round trip, plus 81. Tickets are good
going Is days, and for stop-overs
south of the Ohio river, with final linn
it for return of ~ days from date of
sale.
On the same dates one-way settlers
tickets win be sold to points in the
same territory at one-haIf first class
rates, plus s., from Ohio river gate
ways.
For rates. schedules and full infor-
NATION, cali on your nearest ticket
agent. or write to J. s. Mccullough.
n. W. P. A, 225 Dearborn street, Chi
cago, Ill.
For information about farm lands,
business locations, etc, write 7. 3.
Thackston. agent. Land and Industrial
Department, 225 Dearborn street. Chi
cago, ITl.-or G. b. Allen, a. G. p. A.,
ST. Louis. Mo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-02
THE NEW
Homestead Hotel,
Under the management of FRED
STERRY.

This fine brick structure is now com
pleted. Has 400 rooms and 200 pri-
vate baths, each room supplied with
long distance phone and modern APP
pointmcnts. Brokers' office with direct
New York wire.
Magnificent bath house and most
curative waters known for rheuma-
tism, govt, obesity and nervous trou-
bles
Fine Golf Links and new Club House
with Squash Court, luunging rooms,
cafe, ping-pong tables, etc. Orches-
ira.
JUNE AND JULY.
The grandest months in the year.
Magnificent train service, Dining
Cars, Pullman Sleepers, Observation
Cars.
REDUCED RATE TICKETS NOW ON
SALE.
For full information cali on agents
of the
BIG FOUR ROUTE.
Allen NJ. Nye, 7. p. A,
Peoria. III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-02

John Littig, who resides in this city.
and who has charge of the county
grading on the Harrison street road
went to the worlds fair 4 week ago.
The party put up at one of the st.
Louis boarding houses near the fair.
On retiring one night early this week
Mr. Littig placed a roll containing $50
under his pillow and dreamed of the
cascades and the pike. In the morn
ing he hastily dressed, ate breakfast
and hurriedly started OFF for the pike
once more. When off on the way
Mr. Littig discovered that ne had left
the roll behind him beneath the pillow.
He lost no time in getting back TO the
boarding house, but found 10 his dis
may that the roll was missing. He ask
ed the landIady who was ignorant Of
the matter. A domestic was suspected.
as she had dressed the bed, but she
denied it. Under threat of arrest she
confessed taking the money, and when
promised that she would be let off
without prosecution if she disgOrSed
the money she did so. She lost her job
into the bargain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-02

Mrs. Ida Swanson, who resides on
Sixteenth avenue between Fifth and
Sixth streets, recited a tale of woe to
the police yesterday and exhibited an
ugly wound upon her head TO substan-
tiate her statements. she alleges that
Mrs. Arthur Peal struck her twice over
the head with g brocmstick, and that
the assault was without provoeation.
She swcre out a warrant for the arrest
of Mrs. Peal, charging assault with a
deadly weapon. Mrs. Peal is a compar-
atively young woman, while her victim
is verging upon Go years Of age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-02

Samuel w. Weaver, 4 pioneer OF
Scott county. died at Cherokee. Iowa.
June Is. from old age, having lived
seven years past the allotted three
score and ten. In 1892. when 10 years
old. he came 10 Davenport. and three
years later returned to Shawneetown.
Ill. and brought his parents and the
entire family TO Iowa. He was married
at Blue Grass. this county. March >.
1919. to Julia A. Stokes. who survives
him. Two daughters. Mrs. s. X.
Henderson. of Davenport; and Mrs.
Sheldon, of Cherokee. are also living,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-02

John Carroll, a vicious eyed and
powerfully built negro. is in jail and
will remain there until next Septem-
Der because he is unable 10 qualify
with $500 bonds to effect his release.
Carroll is held to the grand jury on
the charge of threatening to commit
a public offense. Maggie Mitchell. n
negress signed the complaint. Car
roll euetered the Duggleby butcher
shop on East Third street Thursday
Immediately following the Mitchell
woman. After threatening to shoot
the proprietor he was driven out and
assaulted one or two others before
he was arrested. He IS q stranger
and had just arrived in town on {
steamboat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-02

The Moline Plow company, which
shut down its works Saturday last for
the annual repairs and stock-taliing,
VIII not be closed down very long. Su-
perintendent c. r. Stephens says the
factory viii be put in operation again
about the midu!e OF July with a good
sized force of men and that the first
Of August would see the shops running
full blast. This indicates that the fac
tory has plenty Of work IN sight, but
as is known it is necessary TO shut
down for a time every year to take
stock and make needed repairs to ma
chinery. etc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-02

a party of four gentlemen have
planned to make u trip to st. Louis
in an automobile. and by this means
not only expects TO have a very pleas
ant journey, but upon their arrival at
st. Louis will witness the sights at
the exposition and drop in upon the
democratic convention. The party viii
be composed of Or. Hageboeck. Dr.
Stocks, Julius BuTmeisteT and J. T
Halter. They expect to leave Daven-
port Sunday and if nothing happens on
the way Will arrive in St. Louis by
Monday night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-02

Another railroad is coming. Track
laying is now in progress. The new
road is a Campbells island enterprise.
1t is q narrow gauge. In short. il is to
be the "intramural" Of CampbelTs ISL
and. for the island may be said to be
walled in by the waters of the old Mis-
sissippi The road is run from the ter
minus Of the interurban road on the
island across to the bathing beach
which faces the Iowa shore. thence up
the river shore 10 the boat landing.
Here there viii be a loop, and trains
viii swish around for return trip.
The railway is the same one that
has been at Prospect park during the
Vernamo fair. Something like thirty
passengers can be carried at a time.
The railroad is to be permanent feat
ure on the island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-02
HOneSeekerS'
Excursions
VIA
SOUTHERN RAILWAY

In connection with the Queen & Cres-
cent Route, to certain points in Ala
bama, Georgia, Florida, North and
South Carolina, Kentucky, Mississippi,
Tennessee and Virginia on the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-02

Nothing has yet been learned at the
Sylvan mill of the Republic Iron (
Steel company in regard 10 the IS per
cent wage reduction to which the
Amalgamated Association of Iron,
Steel & Tin workers agreed at the
PittsbuTg conference recently, as
shown in Geographic news. There are
about go men employed in the local
l-ill, and all aIe -b2r steel workers. It
is the impression here that the reduc-
ton agreed TO affects only sheet stee!
workers, though it is known that The
wage question for bar steel workers
was also figured in the Pitsburg confer
ence. The Sylvan mill is governed by
q local agreement. and the agreement
entered into at Pittsburg, if applicable
TO bar steel workers, viii affect the
base price here on which all prices are
figured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-02

The Peoples Construction company
has about finished the construction OF
it's sidetrack TO the site Of the stone
crushing plant that it Will soon III
stall near Buffalo. There it expects to
maintain q camp of 10 or 80 men and
enter upon the extensive crushing OF
stone, both for his own use and 70.
supplying other contractors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-02

The venerable Capt. J. G. Wells has
been laid UP for almost three weeks at
his home on Third avenue. east of
Eighteenth street, as a result of a fall
by which he severely injured one Of
his limbs. He has been belfast and
with weight suspended from the in
jured limb.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-02

The local Naval Reserves left last
night at y over the Milwaukee for
Chicago, where at 1870 p. m. today
they boarded the training ship Doro-
thea for their annual Today cruise In
the afternoon OF the Fourth they are
10 have an engagement with the Chi
caGO Naval Reserves. who Will be sta
toned on land at South Chicago. where
they viii attempt to prevent the Mo
line boys from landing. After the Dat
tie the cruise up lake will be started
Lieut.. Eden viii command the Moline
sailors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-02
NEWPORT DOTS

Whether dope or drink caused his
mental lapse remains still 10 be discov-
cred. but it viii be very probably be
attributed 10 the former. =. c. McKiu-
ney. VINO says his residence is il No
line, and who was arrested at the
Kimball house, is the man suspected of
being a dope fend. The police re-
leaced him when he became rational.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-02

FHlillp BOlliuScf IS rejoicing over
the recovery Of his Yale" bicycle
which was stolen about three months
ago. from in front Of the water com
pany's office where he is employed
Mr.. BOllinger left the wheel near the
curb stone while he was in the office
of the company and when he came out
il was gone. The police were notified
but failed 10 locate the thief. y few
days ago Mr.. BoIlinger learned that a
bicycle Ike his had been pawned or
sold to a party near Rock river. When
re went over there he found that it
was his property and returned it TO
this side of the Mississippi.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-02

Mrs. Flora Ogden Sells has departed
for 81. Louis to join her husband, J. ".
Sells, who has charge of the Deere &
Mansur company exhibit at the big
fair. She viii make a long stay en-
joying the wonders of the world there
shown.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-02

Word has been received from Otto
LOrbcer, formerly conductor of the
Davenport Military band, who is now
travelling in Germany In his letter
he states that he will return 10 this
city during the first part of August ac-
companied by number of musicians
from the Fatherland. He will again
take charge of the band he conducted
before his departure from the this
city and it is his intention to make il
one of the best in the state.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-13
FIREMEN'S BUSY DAY
NEW YORK LADpIEs HANDLE Diff.
CULT FIRES.


New York. June i2.---Thirty firemen were
overcome by tobacco smoke and
the fumes from alcohol early today while
fighting a fire in Holtz cafe on Broadway.
The fire was confined to the ub-cellar in
which liquors and cigars were stored. and
the fumes and the dense smoke from the
burning cigars hindered the firemen to such
extent that they were compelled to work
in two minute relays.
During the fire an ambulance squadron
was stationed nearby to care for the fire
men whose eyes caused them intense pain
after each rush into the smoke. The dam
age to the restaurant was 100000. The
upper floors of the building are occupied
by wholesale milliners and the loss on their
stock which was practically ruined by the
smoke. is also placed at 100000.
Another early morning fire in the wash
house and storage houses OF the Jacob Hoff-
man Brewing Company in East 55th Street,
caused a loss estimated at 100000 Here
the firemen saved the brew house which
contained several large amonia tanks and
by the shutting off of power in the engine
room allowed the ammonia in the storage
pipes in the burning buildings to escape,
thus preventing explosions One of the
firemen fell from a roof but caught hold
of line of hose and slid to the ground
without injury.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-13
LOCAL WHOLESALE PRICE.

The quotations are:
Country Produce.
The quotations follow:
Eggs-13@15c.
Poultry-HenS $50 apiece; frying size.
ao@22c
POtatoes--Irish. q. oo01.1s per bushsI;
Lemons-Per box. 32.bo@s.oo.
Rics--No. /. &c; No. 2. 4hc.
Peanuts-Per pound. 81 0ec
Pineapples-Per crate. $2.b0@7.7S
Beans - Choice. haud-picked naviea
s3.75; red kidney beans. $500; Lima beans.
$40 per ID.
Cheese-Per lb.. 14hc.
Bananas-Per bunch, $1.76@a.o0
ontons--Psr busheL csc.
Cabbags-Per h.. 1hc.
1pD,sssrsr SSshi Eli, soSsoo: per bsa 81
Celery-Per bunch. 35@soc.
Malaga grapes-Per keg, $50.
Cocoanuts-Each. 4e.
Florida oranges-Per box. S2Tk
Dry sailed sides-7hc
Lard-Leaf. 7&o
Meal-62h @e5c per busheI
oats-white. 6o@soc; mixed. Soc
corn--white. sh@76o per busheL
INC: Michigan. 2so-pound barrels. ti.7S.
Butter-Jersey. 2o92sc; Tennessee eoun.
try, use.
FIour-Patent. s5.75@s.Oo per barrel;
straight. $4.76
Sugar-Granulated. 4Kc: 7. c.. 4k0
GAc; cut loaf. SIC.
Arrow t1es-46 lbs. f1.1O.
Juts bagging-2 lbs. 7h@7&c; IN lhs
SA@7he.
Hardware.
Nails--wire, So 80.
Axes-$5. so 90. 80.
Cotton cards-34. 30.
Hollow ware-Counsey SIC,
Chain traces-$4. 00@7.oo.
BellowS-24. 5000.
Hides, Wool, Etc.
Hides-Green sailed, &C: cIy flint Itzo.
dry sailed. l0c.
Becswax-24c per pound.
Ehearing--10 zoe cash.
WOODWARD.
Half Notwithstanding. per DOE. a. 90
Peck measures - Iron-bound. Per dos
81. SO.
Buckets-Two noops. - rs; three hoopS
80. 90; brass red cedar, 800.
Well buckets-93. 50.
Washboards-e1. rs a so
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-13
QUEER THINGS IN NATURE.
Anomalies of the Plant World Tha
Have Never Been Explained.

Anomalies of the Plant World That
Have Never Been Explained.
Country Life in America.
How does the bulb of the common
lawn lily get deeper and deeper into
the ground each year? Why does the
ginger root hide it's blossoms when
nearly all other plants flaunt theirs?
Why do the roots of trees flow through
the ground like tunnels of molten
metal" often separating and uniting
again, while the branches are thrust
out in right lines or curves? Why is
our common yellow birch more often
than any other tree planted upon
rock? Why do oaks or chestnuts so
often spring up where a pine or hem
lock forest has been cleared away?
Why does lightning so commonly strike
hemlock tree or a pine or an oak
and rarely or never a beech? Why does
the bolt sometimes scatter the tree
about and at others only pillow a chan
mel down its trunk? Why does the
humble bee complain so loudly when
working upon certain flowers? Why
does the honey bee lose the sting when
1t stings a person, while the wasp,
the hornet and the humble bee do not?
How does the chimney swallow get
the twigs 1t builds its nest with?
From what does the hornet makes its
paper?
I have never been greatly interested
In spiders. but ] have always wanted
to know how a certain spider managed
to stretch her cable squarely across
the road in the woods about my height
from the ground.