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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-23
Are They Strong. Quiet, Well
toned?
If Not You Are Unhealthy-If Un
healthy, You Are Unhappy.
Nervous Debility Brings Sleepless-
ness. Exhaustion. Impaired Wig
or-You Can Invigorate
Nerves. Brain, Blood
and Muscle With
Kola Nervine
Tablets.

What is the most delicate, the
most easily affected, the most vitality
important system in your body?
The nervous.
What is the most prevalent of 10Th
century disorders?
Nervousness and its companions;
sleeplessness, restlessness, bloodless-
ness. exhaustion. impaired vigor.
There are more than 10000, 90
people in these United States, and at
least 5 per cents, 500, OOO-of these
are victims. in greater or less degree,
of nervous debility and the ills that
surely accompany it.
There are, therefore, three-and-a-
half millions of people who are not
happy and who are, or should be, in
terested in what will bring health and
contentment.
For hundreds of years the natives
of West Africa have known and ap-
piled the virtues of the kola nut.
DR.. Charcot, the eminent French
scientist. prepared prescription up
on which, from freshly imported,
undried nuts, Kola Nervine Tablets
are compounded. This remedy is an
absolutely certain specific in all cases
of nervous affection. 1t relieves and
cures sleeplessness. neuralgia, ner-
vous dyspepsia and melancholy; re-
stores vigor, renews the blood, builds
up the system.
Kola as administered in the con-
venient Nervine Tablets-wherein no
strength is lost-is as speedy as it is
infallible. 1t is q human fuel and
invigorant. 1t acts directly upon
the nerves, brain, blood and muscles.
1t does away with lassitude, weari-
ness and melancholy. 1t has boon
alike to the sedentary professional
man and to the overworked employer
or employe. Bicycle riders, profess
sional or amateur, and all athletes
who have used Kola Nervine Tablets
speak in the highest terms of the
vigor and the restfulness resulting
from their use.
One of Chicago's most eminent
physicians writes:
Dear Sir:-I have been using DIR.
Charcot's Kola Nervine Tablets in
cases of nervous dyspepsia and cases
where a general tonic to the nervous
system is required. l am very well
pleased with their action, and, from
my experience, think they are super
ior to anything of the kind in the
market. Very truly yours.
HENRY S. TUCKER, NJ. ID.
The proprietors absolutely guar
antee infallible results from one box
of Tablets.
81 per package Zone months treat
menD. See DIR. Cbarnot's name on
package. All druggists. or sent d.
rect. Kola booklet free. Eureka
Chemical & Manufacturing Co., La
Crosse, Wis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-23


ting near me, my servant rode up with
the papers, and handing me the New
York Herald leisurely opened it while
chatting with my wife, but could not
suppress an exclamation when my eyes
fell upon an Associated Press dispatch
from London which read:
LONDON, Feb. II, 1S12
An amazing fraud has been perpetrated upon
the Bank of England by young American
who gave the name Of Frederick Albert War
rem. The loss OF the bank is reported to be
from three to ten millions, and it is rumored
that many London banks have been victimized
to enormous amounts. The greatest excite
ment prevails in the city, and the forgery,
for such it is. is the one topic Of conversation
on the exchange and in the street. The police
are completely at fault, although a young
nun named Noyes, who was warren's clerk,
has been arrested, but it is believed that he is
q dupc.
The bank has offered q reward Of $500 for
Information leading to the arrest Of Warren or
any confederate.
Not soul in all Europe knew l was
in Cuba. and so long as my name did
not transpire was as safe in Caba as if
in the desert.
Consequently determined to 30 on
in the same way since our landing. In
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-23

the meanwhile I would watch the ma
rsrs, and if any signs Of danger appear
ed could take instant measures for nv
safety.
The next French steamer for Mexico
was advertised to land at Havana for
passengers and mails for Vera Cruz in a
few days, and determined to sail by
her.
Had known of the clever work of
the detectives in London and the dis
coveries in Paris should have been i'll
at ease, but had known that Pinkertou
and his aid, Captain John Curtin-then
a member of the Pinkerton staff in New
York, but now (1695) of San Francisco
had with perfectly marvellous intui-
ton and rare detective skill let daylight
into the whole plot, and had reported
that whenever F. A. Warren was dis
covered he would prove to be Austin
Bidwell-I say if had known this, in
stead of going of on ten days pleasure
jaunt into an isolated corner of the
world, I should have taken instant
flight, leaving Cuba, not by the usual
modes Of departure, but by sailing boat
and alone for one of the Mexican ports.
Go be continucd.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-23
A Story From Jamaica,
ONE MANS EXPERIENCE WITH
DYSPE STA.
Food Distressed Him-His Heart Was In
A Precari0us Condition.

Food Distressed Him-Ais Heart Vas In
A Precarious Condition.
tFrom Brooklyn, N. Y. 7Tmes)
There is no secret now as to what was the
matter with George L. Bergen of Jamaica,
L. |. His friends thought he had gone into
a decline, and possibly, had heart disease.
And no doubt he did but it all came from
the dyspepsia, and since that has been
cured, his heart disease has disappeared also.
He told a reporter of the Times what cured
him the other day, and his conversation is
repeated here:
The trouble was with nv digestive sys.
tenn, and with my heart. As a consequence,
for nearly six years l was unable to enjoy .
meal. To partake of fresh bread, cakes,
pies, or any kind of pastry was out of the
question. small portion of food Of this
character would give me untold agony. So
l had to 60 without it. Nv trouble steadily
increased, despite all my efforts to check it.
! took all sorts Of medicines prescribed by
physicians, with no perceptiblc abatement
of the disorder. Finally my heart became
involved, and occasionally I would be dis
furb.1 with tamu!tuous beating and palpi-
tation. Worse than all, feelings of Oppres-
SION and sufJcation would ensue, and some
tunes the heart action would be suspended.
Confess l was very much alarmed when
those symptoms manifested themselves, and
Ut times laP5ed into state of utter despair.
"One evening last fall, I noticed IN the
Brooklyn TINS an account Of a remarkable
cure effected by the use of DIR. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People. ] was pale and
that fact helped to awaken my interest in
the announcement, which | read through
carefully. day or two later a similar
narrative appeared with reference to the
pills, the symptoms of the person cured
being similar to my own. That settled tine
question for me. The next morning
procured a box, and before had taken hall
Of them l experienced decided relief.
continued the pills and my improvement
was rapid, until now I can eat with impa.
nifty what my appetite suggests without re-
CARL to time or amount, IN reason Of course,
and the functional disturbances of the heart
have disappeared. have always had heart
trouble, bat il has been greatly relieved by
the use of the Pink Pills. 1 consider nv
self cured of the stomach, trouble. Any one
having the symptoms have described may
take the pills with the utmost confidence Of
their bringing relief" Mr.. Bergen is an
active member of Jamaica Council, Royal
Arcanum, an exempt fireman and has besn
for many years connected with the hard.
ware establishment of James 7. Lewis. one
Of the largest mercantile interests on Long
Island
DR.. Williams Pink Pills contain ell the
elements necessary to give new life and
richness to the bloed and restore shattered
nerves. They are for sale by all druggists
or may be had BIZ mail from O-. Williams
Medicine Co.. Schenectady, Y. T., for Soc
Per box, OF six boxes for $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-23
CHAPTER TX.

began to SEQ more and more what n
fool j was to let myself be caught ut
such u time in such u land, but still had
SO much confidence in my good fortune
that l felt l would be on time for the
steamer ON Monday.
1t was now 3 O'Clock Friday. We
were all aboard for Madrid and Just
pulling out Of the station. We would be
due there the next morning. From Mad
rid to Cadiz there is only one through
train in 81 hours, and that leaves seven
mornings u week; but, rs it runs only
IL miles an hour and is seldom ON time
mt that, one must figure ON taking an
entire "a hours for the journey. Still as
we would bc due saturday morning I
had n big margin for delay.
AT last we were of. On the train and
in every group wo passed there were
signs of subdued excitement. Between
Royalists and Republicans sharp lines
were evidently drawn which soon were
to eliminate in bloody conflict.
Soon after 10 O'Clock we arrived in
tho walled town Of Avila, about so
miles from the famous Escurial built
by the second Philip, and about $50
miles from Madrid. Here we got an cx-
cellent dinner and good coffee But din
ner was spoiled for me by the disastrous
intelligence that martial law had been
proclaimed and that tho government
had seized the roads running north from
Madrid to transport troops.
Hero was pretty pickle! I was en-.
ragged. ! saw the chief Of the railway ut
Avila, but he was n fool, and under the
unwonted state Of affairs had lost what
little head he ever had.
So once more our baggage was all
piled out Of the train, and once more
we had to go into camp on the floor Of
the station, with a terrific din around
US.
arose early, and looking up the tele-
graph clerk and railway chief l made
them both rich by the present to each
of escudos.
Then telegraphed CASTELAR, and the
minister Of war that I was an English
man; that had my family with me,
ana having important business in Mad
rid must not he detained in Avila I
demanded that he should mt once direct
the military officials to send me on to
Madrid by special train. also sent a
telegram To Hernandez. president Of the
road IN Paris, Offering 5000 francs for
special train. Another urgent message
was sent TO the superintendent in Mad.
rid repeating the offer for special train.
the same sum to himself if he expedited
the train. I also authorized him &c
spend similar amount if necessary in
bribing the military authorities.
At II O'Clock had long telegram
from him saying train would be made
up at Avila. But an hour having nasse5
away I sent him n message to order mn
an engine and one car from Madrid.
Another message arrived ut IL O'Clock.
and down came an engine and CT.
The local railway chief was more
than anxious to see us OF, rs had add.
ed another IS To the q already given.
Just then the telegraph operator flew
out with an order for our train to wal,
the arrival Of the train from Madrid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-23

SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAPrERs.
CHATTER 1.-The writer describes
his boyhood. He lived in a happy
home. Later he obtaiued q situation
with sugar broker. He soon began
to speculate in stocks in small way
and led fas, life. getting into debt.
In partnership with Weed, he sets up
for stockbroker, bnt does little
business, and the firm is soon dis
solved. Meeting q detective Urving)
he is introduced by him to two other
detectives STANLEY and White) all
three being rascals. They offer the
writer 10000 to go to Europe and
negotiate stolen bonds. He accepts
and sails for England. II-Tells
where the stolen bonds came from.
III-The writer, travelling on the
continent. hears the story OF the
Van Tfomps; meets with an adven-
ture. lV-The writer sells the bonds
in Frankfort and returns to New
York with the plumber. Another Job
is offered tn him, which came up as
follows: Edwin James Of London
committed forgery TO raise money.
ut Io' was uISCONeTtu, anu
James fled to New York, where he
practiced his profession-the law.
Being employed to draw a will, he
arranged with one Brea to secure the
inheritance to themselves. Needing
ready money. they took in the three
detectives above mentioned. All
acting together. succeed in raising a
largo sum on the estate. They at
tempt to gain still more. but the
fraud is detected and is failure.
V-The fate Of James and Brea is
given. The writer and friend
Mac perpetrate new swindles in Ger
many. then go to England. where
they operate further upon the Bank
Of England. but accomplish nothing.
VI-The writer and .pals" go to Rio,
South America. There they capture
$4,000. but are suspected and barely
get away without arrest. They re-
turn to Europe. vII-The writer
goes to London, victimizes the Bank
Of England; then goes to Paris, vic
timizes the Rothschilds; returns to
England. VIII - Immense sums
gained from the Bank OF England.
The writer leaves England. The
forgeries are discovered, and Moves
is arrested. The others sail for
America. where Mac is arrested and
extre,litpd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-23
Spotted. Cigaxs.

There is a tradition among cigar
smokers, which finds more or less Gre
dence, to the effect that spotted cigars
are the best. TO. meet the demand for
spotted goods some manufacturers use
Diluted sulphuric acid, which, being
literally sprinkled on the tobacco to be
used for wrappers. gives the desired
speckled appearance. In justification Of
this practice the manufacturers say it
doesn't hurt the cigar at all and it
pleases some smokers. York
World
TIE ARGUS delivered every even
Ing at your door at 10c week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-23
No Cause For Alarm.

NO Cause For Alarm.
He (gently)-Are you not afraid
some one may marry your money?
She (sweetly)-Oh, dear, no! Such
an idea never entered my head.
He Ctenderly)-Ah, in your sweet in
nocence you do not know how coldly
mercenary some men are.
She (quietly)-Perhaps not.
He (witL suppressed emotion)-I-
would not for the world have such a
terrible fate happen to you. The man
who wins You should love you for your
self alone.
She-He'll have to. It's my cousin
Jennie who has the money, not I.
You've made some mistake haven't
a penny.
He-Er-very pleasant weather we're
having. Globe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-23
PolyElot Signs.

The array Of signs rendered necessary
where people of various nationalities
congregate often confuses one not ia.
miliar with the foreign languages. espe-
cially when the person is not aware that
they all mean the same thing. On q
door leading into one of the local sugar
refineries are the following inscriptions
mo Admittance.
der Fir tritt list Verboten.
''Verbodner Ginzang"
"Nie Wchodzic.
There is still another collection on
board the Red Star line steamships sail
ing to Antwerp. There is of course no
smoking except on deck, and each state
room is provided with the following
signs:
''No Smoking"
"Niet Rooken.''
Defense de Fumage"
'Nicht Rauchen" - PHILADELPHIA
Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-09
Rustic Physiology.

Old Farmer Reed was driving some
of the boarders over the beautiful New
Hampshire hills, where the winding
roads are either up hill Or down hill and
a level space is not found in many miles.
AS he urged the strong, why horses
up one of the steep ascents, be worked
out the following line of argument:
"Neaw, I s'pose you city folks think
it kinder tough to make the critters pull
up these hills, but faint so mean as you
think. It's big sight meaner to run
'em down hill, an I'll tell yer why.
Now, when a boss runs up hill, his vi
tails press on his innards, but when you
run him down hill. his innards press
on his vitals. An that's sight wuss,
now amt it?''-Youth' S Companion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-09
1t Wasn't a Fight.

$50 he thrashed you, did he?' asked
the justice of the man with one eye
closed and a lump on the top of his head.
me! Thrashed me'' exclaimed the
prisoner scornfully. "Well, guess not.
Mebbe you don't know that I'm fight
err
"You don't look like very success
full one" suggested the justice.
"Well, I'm a corlzer. That's what I
am replied the prisoner, with some
show Of pride. 'He couldn't lick me,
not even if he had a meat ak to sort of
push the game along.
81 presume next you'll II claim there
wasn't any fight said the justice.
Fright You are, - returned the prison
er. "There wasn't no fight.
''But he certainly did something to
you
"That's what he did, but he didn't
lick me. I guess 1 know what kind of
fighter I am, an no man of his build
could get away with me- -
''Then what did he do:' inquired the
justice becoming a triae impatient.
''He hypnotized me. y
'Hypnotized you'll Do you know what
hypnotism is?''
"Sure thing. 1 read about it in the
papers, an once 1 see a Teller do the
trick. -
"Well, never mind him. Tell me
about the affair last night. How was it
done?''
IVY, called him liar an hit him,
an he jest made few quick motions
with his hands, an was in trance for
-, how
''Ten dollars and costs. Call the next
case.
''All right, jedge. y returned the pris-
oner. 81 don't care nothin about the
fine, but want the thing to be right on
the books. Jest you see that it reads $40
for boin hypnotized an not for bein lick
ed, an won t make whimper. So long
as I'm set right before the public don t
care what the fine is. But WASH t lick
ed, iedge. Be sure an get that down. -
Chicago Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-09

with gait serene, her crown an olive
sprig.'' In 1890 Professor Cope was en-
gagged in a spirited war of polysyllabic
words with Major Powell, director of
the United States geological survey, and
his assistant, Professor G. o. Marsh of
Yale. Professor Cope charged essential
~ maladministration Of the affairs OF
the bureau, incompetency, lack of scien-
tific knowledge and plagiarism in the
reports. The controversy, which was
long and acrimonious, reminded one of
Truthful James - record Of the row
that broke up the society upon the Stan
islaus Like the scientific gents. y
Brown Of Calaveras and his opponent
Jones, Messrs. Cope, Powell and Marsh
did engage
In q warfare with the remnants of paleozoic
age,
And the way they heaved those fossils in their
anger was sin,
Till the skull of an old mammoth cAyed the
head of Thompson in.
Tt is hardly true, however, that muir
der was the result of the Cope-Powell-
Marsh controversy, but they continued
their fossil throwing until the general
public at least was somewhat fatigued.
Professor Cope is native Of Phila-
delphia, in which city he still resides.
He was born July %, 1910, and was
educated at the University of Pennsyl-
vania, in which institution he now
holds professorship. He also studied
in the Philadelphia Academy Of Science,
il the Smithsonian institution and in
the European universities and has be-
rome recognized as one Of the leading
scientists Of the day. He was for a time
paleontologist to the United States geo.
logical survey, serving at first in the
survey of the territories, and then on
the survey west of the one hundredth
meridian. He was for many years cura-
tor of the Philadelphia Academy Of
Science.
He is also a member of numerous sci
sntific societies in this country and Eu-
rope and has contributed much to the
advancement of science. He has written
extensively on scientific subjects, and
mis- papers. upward Of 35o in number,
form systematic record of the develop
ment of paleoutology in the United
| States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-09

He never falls into the vernacular of
thugs, nor does he believe in the policy
of sending crook to catch crook. "
He is not an adept at throwing bouquets
at himself and does not employ press
agent But he is modest. conscien-
tious, handwriting official, with ample
qualifications and experience for his
work. While he will never be an espe-
cially picturesque figure, and there will
perhaps be no halo of romance envelop-
ing the central Office, it's incumbent
will doubtless prove himself efficacious
as a crime squelcher ard efficient in the
management of the metropolitan de-
tective force.
Stephen O'Brien was born in New
York and has always lived in New
York, becoming thoroughly familiar
with every phase of the darker side of
life in the metropolis. He is about 43
years of age and can soon wear the four
stripes On his sleeves, indicating 20
years service in the New York police
department. O'Brien early developed an
aptitude for police and detective work.
AS small boy he used to watch the
men and women get out of the Black
Maria and Try to remember their faces.
He studied the peculiarities of the three
card monte men at Coney Island and
could point them out to his young
friends. He possesses marvelously re-
tentive memory, which is one of the Sc
crets Of his great success in identifying
and capturing criminals. In his work as
patrOlman, rOundsman, sergeant and de-
tective sergeant 'Brien has made ar
! rests on which the aggregate of sentences
has been nearly thousand years. His
arrests have added to the rogues' gal
lery the portraits of $50 new criminals
and resulted in the recovery of $3.50, 900
worth of stolen property.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-09
LET THE JOB STAND IDLE.
There is No Use for IA Superintendent o.
State House Grounds.

There is No Use for superintendent OF
State House Grounds.
The state executive council has re-
moved Eric Nystrom from MS position as
superintendent Of state honse grounds, a
job which pays $40 month.
Attorney General Dawes, as delegate
from the council, called on Superinten-
dent Nystrom and asked for his resigua-
ton on the grounds that he was incom-
petent
Mr. Nystrom refused to resign as he
said he would not plead guilty to incom
potency. Al the meeting of the execu-
tive council yesterday his pay was
stopped.
Mr.. Nvstrom's successor was n t
elected, but it is said Andrew Swallow, Il
Meriden carpenter. is talked of TO sue
coed the discharged shoemaker.
The Office of superintendent of state
house grounds was created by the Popu-
lists but there is no use on earth for the
Office and the present. administration is
having lots of trouble keeping a man in
$40 job.
The exective council also accepted the
resignation of Henry Fuel, the young
colOred fireman, who was arrested by the
police for disorderly conduct.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-09

THE fact that both the Republican
and Democratic parties have sustained
crushing defeats within the past three
years does not seem to have taught them
anything, and the same old bosses are
still permitted to remain in control and
to shape the party policy. Quay and
Platt are planning to dictate the candi-
date and the policy of the next national
Republican convention, and at present
are in fair way to succeed. Brice and
German are doing the same thing with
regard TO the Democratic party with
equally good prospects of success. The
defeat of their parties is never a very
serious matter to the bosses. They al
ways manage to retain control of their
several states even when the opposite
party is in control of the country. The
west and south must stand together
against these bosses if they would serve
the best interests of the country. This
is as true of one party as the other.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-09

IT would be Interesting to know what
position" Governor Mckinley refers to
when he says it is better that he say
nothing about the Cuban matter The
only important position he is known TO
hold is lat of governor of Ohio and al.
most all the other governors expressed
their views without hesitation. Perhaps
he referred to his position as an appli-
cant for the presidential nomination. If
he thinks the people are looking for d
man who is afraid to express an opinion
on public questions he may find that he
has made mistake. In attempting to
correct the mistake made last winter of
getting on the wrong side of gu estion
he has made the worse blunder of get
ting on no side at all.