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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-09

They Have Chiefs. Guards and Sem
tries when on the March.
Very similar reports are made from
different parts of north Africa in re-
gard to the monkey tribes that occupy
that continent from Morocco to Abys-
sinia. Just how far tribal relations
may have tended to vary the species is
n question quite as important as that
of language. Some points of interest
are found in an English book, a Visit
to Abyssinia.' Says our author:
Il have mentioned that large num-
bers of monkeys frequent these hills.
They move about in organized bands,
and their proceedings are arranged in
the most orderly and tactical manner
They are difficult to approach unless it
is gradually and cautiously done. but
mounted OH Il camel have succeeded
in getting within Il few yards of them
when they were crossing the path
ahead of me, about fifty in single file
following their leader and looking with
their names like small lions.
Their movements are full CT inter
est and we'll repay observation. They
rear guards on the march. The moth
crs carry their children on their backs
exactly like the larger human creatures
in these countries They talk and chat
ter, the females being especially To-
quacious, quarrelsome and combative.
These are clearly under the command
OF the elder males. whose gesture alone
is sufficient to reduce them to obedi-
ence. They live in small caverns
among the hills, but will most certain
" avoid direct return to their hauntS
if followed.
'They are less timid of men when
these are mounted on camelS than
when on foot, experience having doubt
less taught them that the former is
usually travelling to a destination and
that his steady, jogging pace is rarely
interrupted by his curiosity On one
occasion, seeing a whole family tribe
on the road home after a fOraging ex
cursion, 1 successfully tempted some
of the younger ones to leave their
ranks by quietly rolling pieces of bread
and sugar at them, but the older mem
bers were above such weakness and
went on in Il stately way up the hill,
disappearing over the ledge and re-
proving the youngsters as they retired"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-09
MAKING new MAP
Engineers at Work in Rock Is
land for Insurance Com
panies.
is DESCRIPTION IN DETAIL
in City Responsible for Rates
in Force = Work Is Done Every
10 Years-NotabIe Growth.

Ross Olsen and Mathew Furth, en-
gineers in the employ of the Sandbofn
Map company of New York, are at
work in Rock Island making com
plete insurance map of the city. Their
work is of interest for the reason that
on the record of the buildings of the
city as shown on the completed map
the insurance rates and risks of all
companies are based in connection
with the rating of the underwriting sec
rotary, w. b. Mcintyre.
This map shows every residence
store, factory. warehouse. and CONNER
cial building in the city and part of
South Rock Island. and locates as well
very barn and shed. 1t not only indi-
Gates the location of the buildings. but
shows their size, the material of which
they are constructed, the material used
for the roof, the number of stories, and
use the various floors are put to. anu
The location of the boilers and other ap-
pan atus that have bearing on the
Insurance rating These facts are not
ed in various ways. part by the use of
coloring. and part with letters and
marks upon the map.
Completed in Year.
When completed these maps are
urned i'll 10 the map publishing house.
where they are reproduced and distrib-
lred among the insurance companies.
underwriting associations. and agents.
or reference. Every building is num-
Jered. and thus a key to every risk in
O. he city is furnished to the insurance
companies. The two men now at work
leTe will notecomplete their labors for
several months yet. and it will be near
y a year before the may is ready for
Use. 4 new map is made every 10
ears. and corrections are made every
year. Maps of this kind are made of
very city in the United States.
City Doubles.
Some idea of the building growth in
his city may be gained from the fact
hat the map of nine years ago is but
title mere than half as large as that
low being made, though on the same
;cale. 50 feet TO the inch. and including
he same data. This remarkable in
.Tease is due to the opening of the new
building territory. and the rapid up
building of these tracts. The maps are
made in sections. and nearly twice as
many sheets will be required for this
years map as for the last one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-09
A TRAGIC Finish.

\ watchman's neglect permitted a
leak in the great North Sea dyke
which a childs finger could have stop
ped. TO become a ruinous break. de.
vastating an entire province in Hol.
land In like manner Kenneth McIveT
of Vanceboro, Me. permitted a little
cold TO so unnoticed until a tragic fin
ish was only averted by DR. Kings
New Discovery. He writes: Three
doctors gave me up to die of lung in
fammation. caused by a neglected
cold; but DR.. Kings New Discovery
saved my life" Guaranteed best
cough and cold cure. at Hartz & Ulle-
meyers drug store, soc and $10O Trial
bottle free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-09
RIVER RIPLETS.

The Ruth. Mac, Eclipse. and Prescott
were north and south. The Helen Blair
was in from Muscatine and departed
for Burlington.
The stage of water was S.35 all day.
Conditions quite contrary to those in
the Mississippi river prevail in the Iii
nois. where the stage of water is the
lowest in several years and navigation
is being interfered with.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-09

day, Aug. ?, 1906. Rate, $3.50 for
round trip. Tickets good returning on
C. & B. line steamer, Buffalo to Cleve-
land. if desired. Side trips to Toronto,
Thousand Islands, etc. Also cheap
rates to Sandusky and Put-in-Bay. Ar
range your summer outing for the lst
of August and come with us. For pam
phlet containing general information
as to rate, time, etc, call on any ticket
agent of the above route, or address Il.
ID. Leppert district passenger agent.
Peoria, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-09
A Disability.
That Became Fact and Pieases Many
People

A. r. Lewis. NJ. D., in a lengthy arti-
Gle in the columns of the American
Journal of Health. says concerning
hair: Its deterioration is a constant
source of worriment to humanity. con
sequently bald people are readily de
ceived by fake hair restoratiyos. The
wish that a hair preparation VIII fill
the bill is father TO the fancy that il
is likely to do so. \ rare case in point
is that of Newbro's Herpicide. which
actually does fill the bill. Il des roys
the parasite that attacks the hair root.
and prevents dandruff, falling hair and
badness" Sold by leading druggists.
Send 10c in stamps for sample 10 the
Herpicide company, Detroit, Mich. T.
II. Thomas special agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-09
Theirs is a Happy Honla

Where is found the Jewel Smokeless
Generator Gasoline Stove because of
the trouble, annoyance and confusioR
avoided by the use of the style adapt
ed to your individual need
Number 1898 is known as a STEP
stove, having the step burner only
eighteen inches from the floor for
convenience on wash daY The wash
boiler or oven may be fused on this
step leaving top of stove free for other
uses
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-09
Bowel Complaint in Children.

During the summer months children
are subject to disorders of the bowels
which should receive careful attention
as soon as the first unnatural looseness
of the bowels appears The best medi-
cine in use for bowel complaint is
Chamberlain Collie. Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy as it promptly controls
any unnatural leoseness of the bowels.
For sale by all leading druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-09
A Hard Lot,

OF troubles to contend with, spring
from a torpid liver and blockaded bow
els, unless you awaken them to their
proper action with DR. Kings New Life
Pills; the pleasantest and most effect
i've cure for constipation. They pre-
vent appendicitis and tone up the sys-
TEN. Csc at Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug
store
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-09
c., M. G. ST. p. Excursion Rates.

HOmeseekers' tickets on sale the
first and third Tuesday in each month
to points in Iowa, Minnesota. North
and South Dakota and to other home
seekers territory For further infor-
nation phone or call at any c., NJ. &
ST. p. office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-09

Memorial Christian.-The c. w. 3.
NJ. will meet friday at o'clock with
Mrs. ]. w. Wilson, 241G Eighth ave
nue..
The annual Sunday school picnic will
be given Saturday. The steamer w. w.
will leave with children, their parents
and friends at 8 O'Clock for Wood
wards grove. and return at o'clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-09
Vac alton Hints.

Where to go, how to get there, and
what it will cost; all this information
can be found in the Summer Vacation
Tour book, just issued by the Michigan
Central. THE Niagara Falls Route.
Send for a copy. l.. d. Heusner, gen
eral western passenger agent, 23G
Clark street, Chicago, III. w. J. Lynch,
passenger traffic manager, Chicago
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-09
RIVER FORECAST.

Nearly stationary stages in the Mis-
sissippi will prevail from below Du-
buque to Muscatine. though a falling
tendency will continue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-09

The c.. NJ & ST P. offers first class
train service to Chicago and Kansas
City, from the tri-cities, sleeping car
reservations made to any point desir-
ed. For further information phone any
of their offices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-09
Central Presbyterian The sessi

Central Presbyterian The session
Of the church meets this evening at 8
o'clock with Rev. Marion Humphreys,
1014 Seventeenth street
At 1880 o'clock Wednesday prayer
service will be held in the Sunday
school room.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-09
City Delivery Division.
RAILWAY TIPS.
Personally Conducted Niagara Falls
Excursion

Via Lake Erie & Western railway
the pioneer Niagara Falls excursion
line. In connection with the Lake
Shore and Michigan Southern railway.
Leave Peoria, H., 1890 p. m, Thurs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-09
Twenty Year Battle

81 was a loser in a 20-year battle
with cronic piles and malignant sores.
until 1 tried Bucklen's Arnica Salve:
which turned the tide, by curing both.
till not trace remains writes A. M.
Bruce, of Farmville, Va. Best for old
ulcers, cuts, burns, and wounds. Csc
at Hartz & Ullemeyer, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-09
RECORD FOR YEAR.
Notable Increase i'm the Receipts
Of Rock Island Post
office.
REPORT FOR FISCAL TERM
Postmaster Mcdonald Gives Out Inter
estins Figures-Shows S9.562.so
Over Preceding Year.

Postmaster H. A. J. Mcdonald has
prepared some interesting statistics
concerning the Rock Island postoffice.
They show the postal receipts during
the fiscal year ending June 80 1906.
are $90,0S6.C2, an increase of 50, 5G2 so
over those of the preceding year.
All departments show a healthy in
crease in business; the following items
showing the business during the fiscal
year ending June so. 1906, will probab-
iy be of interest to the public.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-09
SPECIAL NOTICE
to
Word Contestants

In order to give holders of GER
tifcates of credit on pianos an
opportunity to get their credits
cashed from a stock where prices
have not been boosted for the
occasion. we have obtained a
special deal from our nanufac-
tureTs which enables US to re-
deem all certificates at their face
value, plus $40. These certifi-
Gates will be accepted at $40
above their face value on any
new piano in our stock at the
regular prices. Every piano
marked in plain selling figures
the prices they have always sold
fer. If you have 500 certifi-
cate, it is good for $40 here.
BesiGes our goods are marked at
from $50 to 500 less than price
now prevailing where they have
been priced especially for word
contestants.
Ycu can always do better in
Davenport on a piano than any
where else-and you can always
buy better piano for the money
from GRIGGS than anywhere in
Davenport.
Bring your certificate here
and see what it will do.
GREGGS'
21o Brady Street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-09

Grace Lutheran.-The Forward So
ciety meets this evening with Miss
Thulin, 1926 Seventh avenue.
Tomorrow evening the Acme society
will give a sociable on the lawn of the
church. There will be a program, and
refreshments will be served
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-09

Broadway Presbyterian.-Ruth' band
will meet Wednesday with Miss Carrie
Gregg, 2422 Eighth avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-09

A painless cure for pain. Ones
pains are durable. HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea comes to ones relief inn
mediately Tea or tablets, 35c. T. H.
Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-09

United Presbyterian.-The Kate Hill
Mission society meets tomorrow even
ing with Miss Toenniges, 4O5 Second
street.
Thursday evening there will be con
ference of men at the home of Bernard
Andrews, 81 Fifteenth street.
The Y. p. C. T.. will hold business
meeting Friday evening at the home Of
Miss Frederick, 1925 Nineteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-09

First Baptist.-The prayer meeting
will be held Wednesday night.
The Ladies' Aid society meets Fri
day afternoon in the church parlorS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-09
IN THE CHURCHES.

First Methodist-Prayer meeting and
4 meeting of the Sunday school teach
ers will be held at the church at 7:3O
Wednesday evening.
Thursday afternoon the Woman's
Foreign Missionary society will hold a
thimble party at the home of Mrs. Z.
d. Sweeney. to which all ladies of the
society and of the church congregation
are invited.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-09
RIVER BULLETIN.
ABYSSlNlAN APES.

]. M. SHERIER. Local Forecast
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-01-06
Allison Now In Chas0e,

J. R. Allison, who has been in charge
Of the natatorium, tunnel and tub baths
for the Big Five for several years. has
taken lease on the property for the
coming year and will conduct the bus
ness as heretofore. Mr.. Allison is thor
oughly familiar with the needs Of the
tourist as we'll as the home people, and
in the future as in the past will give his
entire attention to the business. During
the coming summer the grounds will be
made more attractive by the addition of
trees and shrubbery, and all preparations
will be made to handle visitors who are
expected by reason of the numerous con-
ventions in Denver. No change will be
made in the prices of the baths, and
everything as heretofore will be kept in
the most neat and sanitary condition.
The "Red Jack" line of burros will be
kept in readiness for those wishing to
take an outing in the hills, and the num-
Der and equipment will be greatly en-.
larged.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-01-06
The Boys Got Busy.

Prof. M. c. Potter. accompanied BY his
bride, returned Monday evening. The
professor was given . strenuous welcome
by the students, who amid the tinkling
of tin pans and other instruments OF ear
torture, kindly escorted him to thirst
quenching establishment where the super
intendent was permitted to buy ,indis-
criminately. Later in the evening the
small boy got busy and their serenade
was squelched by a liberal donation of
the coin of the realm, and the kids shortly
after reveled in candy, cigarettes. gum
and other delicacies dear to the juvenile
heart. The professor yielded gracefully
to the holdups and 1t is possible, mentally
resolved to make some of these torment
ors learn to talk Latin back wards b. tole {
the end Of the school year.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-01-06
Gold Medal Timbsrinp.

The task of retimberiug the Gold
Medal shaft, which was started some
weeks ago is proving difficult under
taking and progress is slow. The work
however, is in the hands of one of the
best timbermen in the state, and will be
safe and substantial when completed
The old timbers are ruined as is ,ome-
times the case when a mine stands idle
any length of time. The work of reno
vating the mine will amply repay the
extra expenditure, as competent man.
agement is all that the property ever
needed and is one thing it never had.
Within few months the mine should
be shipping good tonnage of medium
grade milling ore which Is the kind tina,
makes dividends.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-01-06
Change at The White House.

This week the business of the White
House saloon has been transferred from
Hult & Finleon TO P. ]. Finleou, the lat,
ter gaining possession. This mere an
nouncement tells but a brief story OF the
transaction. When more is told, an
ides can be gained of what may be ac-
complished in the west by frugality and
a close attention to business. The new
proprietor, when he engaged in business
four years ago in this city, was not bless
ed with more of this worlds goods than
the average man, but once his ship of
destiny was foated, his every thought
was to keep 1t moving, meeting all tides
aud prepared for all gales. The results
have more than met his expectations
Today he is in sole possession Of an es-
tablished business that assures him a
most satisfactory income.
1t is understood that the retiring mem.
Der Of the firm, Mr.. Hult, will soon leave
for California where he will seek health
in lower altitude.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-01-06
GOLD Leaf Working i.

The Gold Leaf Mining, Milling and
Drainage Co. was organized last week I,
incorporated under the laws of Arizona
with a capitalization of 1000, 900 shares
of the par value of 81 each. The incor-
porators are Denver mining men with
Offices in the Charles block. The company
was formed to purchase and operate the
Frontier tunnel and a group of claims
two miles south Of this city in Gold
Leaf gulch above Soda creek, and ad.
joining the Golden Dustman, Belgian
Hare. Standard and Josephine mines and
others with good surface production rec
ords. The property in this section was
worked extensively some ten or fifteen
years ago, and a considerable amount of
good ore has been shipped from the
shallow surface workings. The amount
Of water, however. which was encount-
cred below the oxidized zone vas too
much for the operators and a majority.
Of the claims have since lain idle. The
newly organized company proposes to
drive the Frontier tunnel ahead for the
purpose of draiuing the adjoining claims
and operating them through the tunnel.
Several men are at work under the di.
rection Of . local miner.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-01-06
School Report for December.

The following report of the public
schools, up to and including December
40, 1905, will be Of interest to parents
and students:
East End-Boys enrolled, 81; girls en-
rolled, 4s; total enrolment, So; number
at date, IS; average daily attendance, 81.
West End--Boys enrolled, al: girls en-
rolled, As; total enrolment, So; number
at date, IS; average daily attendance, TO.
Central Grades Boys enrolled, 278;
girls enrolled. 1873; total enrolment, 476;
number at date, 1858; average daily at
tendance, 34s.
High School-Boys enrolled, 3d. girls
enrolled, 80; total enrollmene o8; mum.
Der at date, 81; average daily attendance,
Is.
Totals-Boys, 342; girls, 3sI; total en-
follment, e93; nun Der at date, COS; aver
age daily attendance, S5S.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-01-06
Bereerman-Menz,mer.

At the NJ T.. parsonage on Tuesday
evening, January 2, Mr.. Harry Menzi-
mer and Miss Alma Bergerman were
united in marriage the ceremony being
performed by Rev O. L. Orton. Mr..
and Mrs. Carl Morrison attended the
couple, and Immediately after the cere-
mony a wedding dinner was served by
the mother Of the room. Both the high
contracting parties are well and favor
ably known in this CITY and he congrat.
ions of the entire community follow
them in their new life, in which
Siftings- News bins heartily.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-01-06
Wiley's Entertain.

The pretty home of Mr.. and Mrs. F.
d. Wiley, on Colorado street. was the
scene of a delightful entertainment New
Years night, when party Of thirty six
guests were entertained in honor of Miss
Mary Craig, of Denver, and Mrs. Lafe
Hanchett, OF Salt Lake city. Six. handed
whist was the principal feature of the
evening. followed by dainty luncheon
The rooms were decorated with red and
green, presenting beautiful effect. The
hostess and her assistants proved them
selves to be charmingly fitted for the oc-
casion, which was an auspicious begin
ming while the year was yet young.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-01-06
Roy-Brunsou.

William W, Brunson and Miss Rose
Roy. two we'll known young folks of
this city were united in marriage at
Georgetown Tuesday evening, by Conn
ty Judge Roy H. Blackman. John J..
White, the popular attorney, acted as
best man, while Miss Anna Sandberg,
the handsome daughter of Sheriff Sand
berg was brides maid. The young
people will reside in Sunnvside. Sift.
ings News joins host of friends in ex-
tending hearty congratulations.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-01-06
Successful Merehandise Shoot.

At the Idaho Springs rifle range. last
Monday, the local club held its annual
New Years merchandise shoot which
was largely attended Like its predeces-
sors, the event was most excellently con-
Quoted. the participants we'll taken care
Of, and the club members showing every
courtesy to their guests.
A half hundred prizes were distributed,
and the highest scores were made by O..
L. McKissick and Chas. Work, each
having a total of TT to their credit.
Below is published the scores made
during the day:
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-01-06

The mammoth cheese weighing ass
pounds, which had been on display in
the windows of Roberts Brothers Mer.
camille company store, was cut last Mon
day and divided up among the stores Gus
toners in parts not exceeding Eve pounds
each. The demand for the cheese has
been so great that it was impossible to
supply demands OF the customers. The
cheese is pronounced by epicurean con-
noiseurs to be of a very superior quality,
the favor being rich and mild. The
Siftings News Office acknowledges q
liberal slice of the monarch which saved
much mutilation on our meal ticket,
thanks to the senator's generosity.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-01-06

Mrs. Ida Hanning entertained the
meeting of the Unity club at her home
on East Miner street last evening. The
session was one of the most enjoyable
and interesting held for some time.
The following papers contributed to the
evenings pleasure: magazine Review,
Miss Lula Hsnniug; "Hibernating
Animals" Miss Bond; 1.-THE Morning
After q Snow Storm" Mrs. Hanning;
1.-THE First Snowfall" Mrs. McKissick.
Miss Blanch Miller vas . guest Of the
club, and rendered several piano selec-
tiens, which showed her rare skill and
careful training. Mrs. Moves OF Law
son, wss one of the out Of town mem
bers present at the meeting. The next
session Of the club will be held At the
home Of Mrs. Wright, on Friday, Janu.
asy 70.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-01-06
Girls Are Great Cut Ups.

Miss Ruth Roberts was the hostess at
a jolly party last Saturday night at the
family home. and if the guests did not
have a good time it was their own fault.
Everything was provided which would
contribute to entertainment and pleasure,
one of the features being stag re-
ception"in which Harry, Ernest, Char
lev, Wilbur. Bob and Billy furn-
ished characters that were at once
unique and interesting,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-01-06

The Discussion club will meet at the
residence of Mrs. A. H. Roller on Mon
day evening, January 8, when the fol-
lowing subjects will be discussed: PROM
Toronto to Ottawa" Mrs. Wood;
"Quaiut Quebec" Miss Hamm; New
foundland Fisheries" Miss Cooper;
Nova Scotia, the Land af Evangeline, !"
Mrs. Eaves; Selections from Evange-
1ine," Mrs. Smith.