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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-01
& Boyle's Second addition, Rock Is
land. $500.
Scientific Fun With a Spider.

It occurred to scientist in Washing
ton to try what effect the sound Of a
tuning fork would have on spider.
He had a strong suspicion that the
spider would take 1t for the buzzing OF
a fly. Selecting large. fat spider that
had. long, been feasting on flies. the
man Of science sounded the fork and
touched thread of the spiders web.
The owner was ut one edge OF its
web, and the thread selected was on
the other side. Over its wonderful tel
ephone wires the buZzing sound was
conveyed to the watchful spider. bit
from its position 1t could not tell along
which particular line the sound was
trayeling. 1t ran to the center of the
web In hot haste and felt all round till
it touched the thread against the other
end of which the fork was sounding.
Then. taking another thread along as
precautionary measure. it ran out TO
the fork and sprang upon it.
At this point it found out its mistake.
1t retreated for Il short distance and
stopped to survey this new buzZinS
creature that shoulQ have been fly.
but was strangely unlike any insect 1t
had ever seen. At length. apparently
convinced that the object at the outer
| edge of the web was more suitable fol
amusement than for an article of diet.
| it got on 1t and danced with pleasure
| 1t was evident that the sound of the
| fork was music TO it.-Washington
| Star
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-01
Boston Banker Spent Last
Eight Years in Misery

Carleton H. Hutchinson, leading
banker and broker of Boston, with
Offices at s Congress street. in that
city. has recently come out with a
very strong statement.
In the widespread discussion over
Cooper's new theory and medicines
which has spread over the country so
rapidly, Mr.. Hutchinson has taken the
side of those who say that Cooper's
theory is correct and his medicine all
that he claims.
Mr.. Hutchinson's emphatic state
ment is as follows: Anyone afflicted
with chronic i'll health and general
rundown condition caused by stomach
trouble, who does not try this man
Cooper's medicine. is very foolish.
say this after a most remarkable eX-
perience with the medicine
II heard of Cooper's success first
when he was in Chicago. as l have a
private wire to that city in connection
with my business. Later, when he
came east, learned more of him and
his theory that stomach trouble causes
most i'll health. | have had no faith
in anything not prescribed by ply
stefan for each particular case after
careful diagnosis, but after eight years
of constant suffering, during which
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-01

time | spent over $500 with abso-
luteiy no relief. felt that it would at
least do no harm TO try the medicine
which 1 was hearing so much about.
During these eight years | have
been forced to go without solid food
for five and six weeks at a time. |
always had sour stomach, was
troubled with formation of gas. and
led the usual miserable life of the dys-
peptic. was dull. tired. nervous and
gloomy all the time, and was always
eonstipated.
81 have taken Coopers medicine a
comparatively short time. For the
East month have not had the slight
est sign of stomach trouble. l can eat
anything with no bad effect whatso
ever. have fine appetite, am gain
ing flesh very rapidly, am cheerful
full of energy and my nervousness has
disappeared My bowels are in per
feet condition for the first time in
eight years.
Il don't hesitate to say that l would
not take $4,000 and be back where
was. My relief and thankfulness is
beyond description"
We sell Cooper's famous preparation
described in the above statement
Harper House pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-01
Tna undernon.

Underdoggism does nor arise wholly
from condition (you find underdogs in
the very seats of the mighty, but from
winsome quality of mind which is In
herent. You may know the underdog
by Il certain negative attitude. an alb
sence of assert. On. Il denial of superior
ity, Il smiling air of seeing the humor
of the situation. droIl hint of wink
at his own discontinue. Some OF
them, it is true, do make the mistake
of trying to be something else. They
put on an imposing front and in a
momentary flood of favor and fortune
pose as dogs rampant Yet even in that
lofty attitude the tail may be observed
between the legs-Atlantic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-01
A LEAP TO FAME.
Tho Story Of Stuffed Cat In ths
Smithsonian Institution.

Smithsonian Institution.
In the Smithsonian institution at
Washington is case containing q
stuffed cat. A card attached to the
case, setting forth the reasons why
this particular feline is known to fame.
gives official sanction to a tale that is
In every respect as remarkable as any
emanating from the nature fakirs.
The story of the .eak.is as follows:
Many years ago, Naile the Washing
ton monument was still in an unfin-
ished condition, an adventurous and
patriotic cat assembled the interior of
the shaft by means of the ropes and
seaffolding. When the workmen ar
rived ut the upper landing the next
morning and began to prepare for the
days work the cat took fright and
springing to the outer edge. took the
leap of over 500 feet TO the hard earth
below.
In the descent, which was watched
closely by the worlSnen. the cat spread
; herself out like a flying squirrel. fell
slowly and alighted, as eats always do
on all fours. After turning over on the
soil a few times as If dazed she pre-
pared to leave the grounds. She had
proceeded almost beyond the shadow
of the monument when stray terrier
pounced upon and killed her.
One of the, worEmen rescued the re
| mains of the cat and turned them Over
| to the Smithsonian institution, which
| caused the skin to be mounted an(
| placed under the glass case.-Youth'.
| Companion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-01

Central TRUST and
Savings Bank
incorporated Under State Law)
ROCK ISLAND. ILL.
II. e. CAsTEEL. President.
L. d. NUDGE, Vice President.
H. B. SUMMON. Cashier.
Capital Stock, 100000. -Four Per Cent
Interest Paid ON Deposits.
DIRECTORS - c. ]. Larkin. H. E.
Curtis. H. E. Casteel, L. d. Nudge, H.
d. Mack. John Schafer, M. S. Heagy,
H. B. Simmons, H. II. cleveland. Mary
e. Robinson. w. J. Sweeney, H. w.
Tremann.
TRUST DEPARTMENT.
Estates and property Of all kinds are
managed by this department, which is
kept entirely separate from the bank.
ing business of the company. We act
as executor of and trustees under
Wills, Administrator. Guardian, and
Conservator of Estates.
| Receiver and Assignee of Insolvent
Estates. General Financial Agent for
Non-Residents, Women, Invalids. and
others.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-01
Expert Tsttooers.

The inhabitants of the Marquesas Is
lands are among the most expert tat
tooers on earth, and not even the crown
OF the head, the fingers and the toes
are exempt from the needle. The
hands are ornamented with utmost
care, all the fingers having their own
pattern. SO the hand would look as
though incased i'll a>tight fitting glove
We're it not for the finger nails of enor-
nous length which complete the hand
adornment of the weather. natives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-01
Sore Nipples.

Any mother who has had experience
with this distressing ailment will be
pleased to know that cure may be
effected by applying Chamberlain s
Salve as soon as the child is done
nursing Wipe it off with a soft cloth
before allowing the babe TO nurse.
Many trained nurses use this salve
with best results. For sale by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-01
GUARDING the DEPOSITS.

Gentleman About Town-An' II a
guy swiped coin outer de cup. dyer
mean t say de dog 'ouid yelp an grab
him? Near Blind Person Sure lie
would! He amt no dummy Director
Puck.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-01
CAUGHT.

my dear, you grow prettier every
day"
And shabbier, John. Compliments
are all very well, bnt1rd like to see a
little ready cash occasionally. Wash
ington Herald @s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-01
Report of the Treasurer of the City of Rock Island
and for the Year Ending April $, 1908.
GENERAL FUND.
From Various sources.

Cash Received rom Various Sources.
By city clerk ..........$ 6,1S2.67
BY county treasurer ..... 4O,113.59
BY township collector ..... 100000
By ]. E. Elliott, P. M. $500. 2,167.65
By F. L. Yerbury, plumbing
inspector ............... $500
BY John Williams, toll COL. 3,52234
By w. T. Channon, for plumb
ers' examination board -. $500
2 per cent insurance tax. -. l,793.49
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-01

Began the business July 2. 1890. and
occupies the southeast corner Of Mitch
ell & Lynde building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-01

Capital Stock, 100000. -Four Per Cent
Interest Paid ON Deposits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-01
w. G. MauckerS
Fire Insurance Agency

should look
carefully financial standing the companies represented by
banker also
his influence with the
agency S Maucke the most
reliable pleased that in the
his has
needed the justice getting
a
following standing him is taken
the report Of OF
Aachen ofGermany 177825S
Co, England
256947
Of Philadelphia
Insurance Of
Hanover 1852 41464
Hartford Fire Co of Connecticut 1910 1S920604
of North Philadelphia 126S04
Niagara Fire Insurance New 1850 4S2689
England
Pennsylvania Fire Philadelphia 646217
Phenx Insurance Co. OF S.719795
Phoenix 7965453
United Philadelphia
London Assurance 2435172
ONCE. No 1920 Fourth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-01

Goldsmith, lot 10, block z, Milan. 500.
w. E. PAUL. and others to Jennie
Walker, west so feet of south Sik feet
lot g. west so feet lot 9. j. NJ. Boards
leys subdivision, lots II, IL, Bailey
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-25
COMPANY NOT LICENSED
COMMISSIONER COOPER SAYS
CONCERN DOING BUSINESS IN
NORTH DAKOTA HAS NO RIGHT

In his monthly bulletin, Commits.
sioner of Insurance E. c. Cooper says:
at is rumored that a party by the
name of Fred Hernbloom is working
in this state, claiming to represent
the American Accident Insurance Co:
of Lincoln, Neb., and is soliciting
applications and accepting the pay
ment of the premium. This party
has no license from this department
to solicit insurance for the American
Accident Insurance Co., nor has that
company complied with the laws of
the state as to admission, and they
are not authorized to write business
| in this state The public is there
fore, warned not to have anything to
do with this party in connection with
giving him an application for insur.
ance, and he should be arrested IL ne
attempts to solicit business in this
state"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-25
mrs. 5, K, HOOD
KILLS HERSELF
DeSpOndent Over Her Health,
She Ends All With
Poison
She Took the Fatal Crystal
and Then Told Her
Husband
Believed She Would Be a
Burden When Unable
to Help
Had Many Friends in This
City Where She Was
Esteemed

The tragic news of the suicide of
Mrs. s. K. Hood, the wife of the we'll
TODD farmer residing miles north
of Mckenzie and 10 miles northeast
of Bismarck, reached this city late
Monday afternoon. Details of the sui
eide are meagre, but it seems that
from what could be learned, that the
woman, who was about 43 years of
age, had been in i'll health for some
time past, she having been sufferer
from consumption. It is surmised that
this fact so preyed on her mind that
she at last decided to end her trou-
bles.
It seems that shorty after break
fast Mr.. Hood went out to the barn.
Mrs. Hood Immediately went upstairs,
wrote note to her husband, saying
that she had decided on this step as
she had now outgrown her useful
ness and would be but burden to him
as long as she might live, and then
swallowed a quantity of strychnine
She then opened the window and call
ed her husband, apprising him of
what she had done. He fastened to
the house and administered what aid
was at handSto the suffering woman
She lived but short time, however
dying before a doctor could reach
her
Coroner Field was at once notified
and fastened to the scene.
Mrs. Hood was woman of sterling
qualities and reputation and had many
friends in this city who regret the
receipt of the sad news. She left to
mourn her loss, besides her husband
son and daughter, who are both
grown up.
! Mr.. Hood was an old Northern Pa
| cific engineer. Some few years age
he gave up his position on the road
| and took farm. Soon after, however
he went back to the railroad, leaving
| it a second time for farm life. HI
| prospered from this time on, and W.
known as one of the substantial farm.
ers in the s,eommunity in which he
lived. Their home life was happy anG
i had reached that point where they
could afford to take life easy.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-25
PIeasant card Party

One of the social events of the sea
son was the party given last Satur
day afternoon by the Swastika Socia
club In the new school hall. The dec
orations and score cards were in keep.
ing with the day. A dainty lunch was
served during which the Misses Laist
dispensed sweet music which was
greatly enjoyed by all. The prize fol
progressions was won by Mrs. Hess
and Mrs. Plants and Miss MaloneJ
cut for the lone hand prize Miss Ma
loney winning.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-25
Extensive Advertiser

A review of this weeks exchanges
reveals the fact that the advertisement
of R. D. Hoskins, the florist and sta
tioner Of this city appears in thirty
nine weekly papers in this section
of the state. r. D. appreciates the
value Of newspaper advertising so
much that his ad. apears in every pa
per from Wibeau to Dawson on the
N. p, in all the papers. on the north
and south 500 and Linton branch, and
he says these ads. have brought him
prompt responses in the way Of out
of-town orders.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-25
Now with Bismarck Tribune

Devils Lake Inter-Ocean: j. l..
Steele, who for the past nine months
has had charge of the local field for
the Inter-O ocean, left Wednesday morn
ing for Bismarck, where he has &C
cepted similar position on the Daily
Tribune. During Mr.. Steele's resi-
dence in Devils Lake he has made
scores Of friends who regret to have
him go from us but who will watch
his advancement with interest and
good wishes.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-25
public Dance

By request Prof. N. L. MacLardy
the dancing master, will give an open
dance tonight, Tuesday, at 8 O'clock
in Bakers hall.
During the evening Miss Aldyth
Wilson, one of Prof. MacLardy's Bis
marck pupils, who made her debut
in this city on the 10th of February
with such pronounced success, will
give exhibitions of step dancing. AID.
mission 60 cents a couple. Extra lady
free. Good music. All are invited
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-25
"Pat" Is Doina Fine

The friends of A. I. Patterson will
be pleased to know that he is getting
along nicely after his operation. He
has no pain except when the wound
back Of his ear is dressed, when he
suffers agonies. Friends in Fargo and
Bismarck keep his room filled with
flowers testifying to the esteem in
which he is held. All will be glad to
see him back and in the old haunts.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-25
"The Doctor"

Active rehearsals have begun for
presenting the farce-comedy, "The
Doctor" at the opera house during
Easter week by several members Of
the congregation of st. Marys church.
Some of the best amateurs in the city
are in the cast, which is receiving in
structions under Mrs. Donald Ander-
son.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-25

order Of the insanity board. Green
well had been visiting with relatives
for some little time past near Wilton,
but had lately become violently in
sane. Sheriff McGillis was notified,
and the man was brought to this city
about two weeks ago. 1t seems that
he has been in the Illinois asylum be-
fore this time.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-25
All Well

Attorney w. F. Cochrane received
a cable from his son, w. F. Cochrane
jr., a midshipman on the U. S. 8. Yer
mont, now at Callao, Peru, where the
fleet arrived Thursday, in which he
says. "All well: love to all; reply"
A reply was Immediately cabled wish
ing him and the fleet good luck.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-25
Loaned Fine Collection

Miss Jessie Mckenzie passed
through the city last night en- route
from Elbowoods to oahe, s. D., where
she will teach in the Indian school.
She brought down fine collection she
had made OF Mandan Indian relics
which she has loaned the State His
torical society.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-25
Pleasant Dance

Monday evening Mrs. Henry Tatley
gave nice dancing party to the hell
in the house and the dining room was
a merry scene during the evening
about SO persons enjoying the excel
lent music by Prof. Shaw's orchestra
The floor was in elegant condition an6
all had a charming time. Refresh
ments were served at midnight and
the dancers wendell their way delight
ed at the gracious hospitality of Mrs
Tatley.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-25
permanent Florist Department

P. ]. Meyer left yesterday on bus
mess trip to Minneapolis. While away
he will put in his time at one of thu
largest florists establishments there
taking a course of instruction in pre-
pairing designs in cut flowers, funeral
emblems, etc. 1t is the intention Of
the Hoskins' Stationery Co. to add
this important branch to their already
large business in cut flowers. On Mr.
Meyers return he will be prepared tt
execute orders for anything in fra
ternity designs, wreaths, etc.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-25
Good Showing

Elsewhere in this issue will be found
the statement Of the Merchants State
bank Of this city. 1t is a showing the
bank may well be proud of, especial
ly considering the short time the bar
has been in business. The statements
show about 100000 in deposits and
other features which bespeak the con-
fidence bestowed upon this institu-
ton.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-25
Fine Concert In Store

The band boys have been hard at
work practicing and are in shape to
give, first class concert next Friday
evening, preparatory to the dance
which follows, at the Commercial club
rooms. The concert will be given from
$3.50 to $3.50, at which latter hour
dancing will commence.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-25
pleasant Dance

The Id solum Nostrum club gave
an enjoyable dancing party at Bak.
ers' hall last evening which was well
attended and greatly enjoyed as are
all the social affairs of this young
mems organization.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-25
BID Bunch Of ARookiesu

One hundred and thirty new re-
cruits were received at Fort Lincoln
last week. The regiment is, there
fore, recruited almost to its full quota.
Sixty-five men to each company is al
lowed in time of peace, while the num-
Der is strengthened to one hundred
when the war dogs are loosed.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-25
Taken to the pen

Adolph Jenonovi was taken to the
penitentiary yesterday morning to be-
gin his two year sentence for steal
ing quantity Of speltz FROM a neigh
boring granary short time ago, OF
which he was convicted.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-25
Fine Fixtures

New fixtures OF Flemish oak Of old
mission style. are being installed at
Romans bakery. A large bread and
pie case Is in place in the front part
OF the store, and a plate glass cake
and cookie case adds much to the at
Effectiveness of this up-to-date bak.
cry.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-25
Mclean County Aar. Assn

Mclean County Ayr. Assn
The Mclean County Agricultural as.
sociafion will hold meeting at I'm
derwood this afternoon or evening
when speeches will be made and mat
ters of interest to the farmers will be
discussed. A large attendance is look
ed for and an interesting time as well
Attorney Andrew Miller of this city
has been invited to make an address
and goes up this morning.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-25
creenyiIle Taken To Illinois

Sheriff McGillis left on No. this
morning for Churchill, ILL.,, having in
charge crazy man named Jonathan
Greenwell, whom he will turn over to
the mans relatives at that place by
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-25
Candidates Should see Show

There is good bunch of pictures
at the Bijou this end of the week,
The film Of the Rounds Of the Can
didate" is rather timely and should
be seen to be appreciated. Manager
Vec. is arranging for something new
and attractive for the near future ir
the moving picture line.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-25
Washinaton,s Birthday Party

Mr.. and Mrs. A. C.: ALERT entertain
ed number of their friends Saturday
evening at their home on Fifth street.
the occasion being an observance of
Washington's birthday. The rooms
were Hastily and very appropriately
decorated for the event, and the guests
were handsomely entertained. Dur
ing the evening most sumptuous
spread was partaken of.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-25
cornnercial Club Social

Attention is again called to the Com
mercial club social this evening. A
short business session will be held
before the social evening will be in.
dulged in, and as business of import
ance is to come up, it is hoped that
all members will be present.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-25
Recovering

James Pemberthy, who was recent
ly operated on for appendicitis, is re-
ported to be improving nicely, and
it is expected that he will be able to
leave the hospital within week.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-25
II the Mail Gets Mixed

If the residents along the route per
anbulated by Mail Carrier Terry
White notice anything unusual about
him today or find the mail mixed up.
they must not get excited, for really
Terry is not responsible. When it is
known that a first born and a boy at
that has come to his home all will
understand and forgive.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-25
The RiIIiardists

In the billiard tournament yester-
day the games were as follows:
Glitschka won from Temple.
Mockler won from Glitschka.
Kershaw won. from Glitschka.
Yegen won two games from Dun
ham.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-25
After New Ideas

w. e. Butler left for st. Paul yes
terday afternoon, at which place he
will attend the Artistic School of Pho
Biography He expects to return in
about week.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-25
THE CITY

!: OFFICIAL WEATHER REPORT. =
!: For TWenty-four Hours Ending .
z p. M, February 24, 1908 :.
: Temperature Maximum 45; :.
!: minimum 80. I:
: Precipitation Trace. :
: Wind Maximum velocity SO :
: miles per hour from northwest. :
= Prediction Generally Fair :
I: Tuesday; colder. :
= = = = > : . : : : :. :. : : : :
Out Again
Williams Owens, who has been quite
i'll for the past week, has so far re-
covered as to be about again.