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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17
The Ever Hungry Russia.

Peace Or war, Russian aggression new.
D. stands still. and it is most character
fstic of her patient and farsighted di-
plomacy that she reaps more in peace
than at the close of her most successful
wars. To explain this ceaseless and
pauseless advance upon all her neigh
bors they tell us that she wants an open
port on an open ocean-that it is absurd
to ask an empire like Russia to put up
with an outlet to the sea that is blocked
by ice four months in every year. But
that is no answer to the accusation, if
accusation it be, of universal aggres-
sion. The possession of such a port is
not the end, but the means.
There is no end to Russian ambition.
Each point won is a stepping stone to
the next. Eastern Siberia has no glut
of merchandise struggling for vent at
Vladivostok, nor would Constantinople
be any better fitted for the export grain
trade than Odessa. The port may foster
trade as yet i'll its infancy, but this is
just another reason for saying that it is
not the goal Of Russian aspiration, but
. only a milestone on the road. If not for
empire and for competitive trade why
seek an open port at all? Still less can
the constant absorption of new territory
be explained by any superfluity of popu.
lation in the old. 1t is nothing, afte,
all, but the genuine earth hunger, the
lust of unlimited dominion. Black.
woods Magazine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17
Grayeynrd Literature.

The fashion of the world changes,
and the trade of the epitaph maker
grows slack Here and there, it is true,
some one is still honored after the old
custom, but for the most part a text,
appropriate or the reverse, a brief rec
ord of birth and death, word or two Of
vague and general significance, with
possibly simple expression Of regret,
have replaced i'll our modern cemeteries
those shorthand histories of the dead,
tragic or humorous, tender or severe,
Some stained as with wine and made bloody,
And some rs with tears,
which formerly marked their resting
places.
1t is not that in these later years men
have lost that craving for remembrance
which, as old as life itself, is so vain,
in the case at least of the commonalty
Of the race, that it might well be SUBJ
sect for laughter were it not that what,
seen from without is purely grotesque,
assumes quite another complexion when
it is touched by our own personality.
1t is not that the desire to be rememI
bered is gone, and it is likely enough
that in some fashion or another We
should all still be epitaph makers. for
ourselves or other people, if We had not
lost faith in the permanency of the
work. But time brings involuntary wis
dom. '.Our fathers find their graves in
our short memories. and sadly tell Us
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17
The Advantages of Rest.

There is no better preventive of nerv.
GUS exhaustion than regular, unhurried,
muscular exercise. If we could moder-
ate our hurry, lessen our worry and in
crease DUR open air exercise, large
proportion of nervous diseases would be
abolished. For those who cannot get g
sufficient holiday the best substitute is
an occasional day in bed. Many whose
nerves are constantly strained in their
daily avocation have discovered this for
themselves. A Spanish merchant in
Barcelona told his doctor that he always
went to bed for two or three days when
ever he could be spared from his bust
ness, and he laughed at those who spent
their holidays ON toilsome mountains.
A hard worked woman, who has for
many years conducted large wholesale
business, retains excellent nerves at an
advanced age, owing, it is believed, to
her habit of taking one day a week in
bed. If we cannot avoid frequent agita-
ton, we ought, if possible, to give the
nervous system time to recover itself be-
tween the shocks. Even an hours seclu-
sion after a good lunch will deprive a
hurried. anxious day of much of its in
jury. The nerves can often be overcome
by stratagem when they refuse to be
controlled by strength of will.-House-
wife.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17
The Life OF q Clam.

The CLAIMS body is completely en-
shrouded in the mantle, except for two
openings, through one of which the foot
can be pushed out. The other is for the
siphon, or what is commonly known as
the meek" of the clam. In some re-
spects the clam may be better of than
we are, for he has little brain in his
foot and also a gland for secreting
strong fbers. With this he spins bys-
sus by which he can attach himself to
whatever he likes. He does not even
have to search for his food, but waits
for it to come to him. He makes bur-
row i'll the mud or sand, attaching him
self to the bottom by the byssus. Then
he thrusts his siphon up through the
mud and water until it reaches the sur
face. The siphon is made up of two
tubes, the water flowing in through one
and out through the other.
When the inflowing current, laden
with minute plants and animals, reach
es the gill chamber, some of these are
sifted cut and retained for food, while
the water and waste matter flow out
through the other tube. Margaret ".
Leighton in Popular Science Monthly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17
Dolls. Toys. ames.

For a beautiful doll we are head
quarters. The most conspicuous
toy stock west Of ChicaeG Boys
secretary desks, CSC and up. Doll
cabs, ,9c and up. Steam engines
I5c and mp. Noah's ark filled with
animals. the soc kind, our price Csc.
The shoe fy rocking horses. double
only 49c. Dishes l5c and up. Child
toy table 10c and up. Boys large
hook and ladder wagons. large size,
only $i.75. Child's quadruple plate,
gold lined drinking cups worth 81,
only 4sc.
American base ball games. the
greatest indoor game Of the age. very
exciting and interesting. Plays as
perfect a game Of base ball rs the
regular field game. No skill or pre-
vious knowledge Of the game neces-
sary. Tool chests 15c and up. See
our 45c chest with plane. Toy
trunks only 45c and up. wheel Of
fortune, the new game. only 3sc.
Child's silver plated knife. fork and
spoon 19c. Christmas candies. as
candies for Sc. Child's god ring.
warranted for three years. only pc.
Ladies' gold ring, warranted for
three years. only soc. Ladies' bril-
liant hat ornaments. worth up to
81 SO, a manufacturers import sam
Piles. Take your choice for 33c
Ladies' solid gold pen. pearl handle.
only CSC. Gents and ladies' black
cat stick pins. worth Csc. for this
sale only zoe. II you wear one Of
these you will always have good
luck. Chair silver plated pin cush-
ions only 10c. Jewel boxes. silver
plated. only 10c. A full line Of boys
and girls skates from 1ec up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17
Did You Ever Try

try Electric Bitters as a remedy for
your troubles? II not, get a bottle
now and get relief. This medicine
has been found to be particularly
adapted to the relief and cure of all
Female Complaints, exerting a won
derful direct influence in giving
strength and tone to the organs. II
you have loss of appetite. constipa-
ton, headache. fainting spells or are
nervous, sleepless. excitable. melan-
choly or troubled with dizzy spells,
Electric Bitters is the medicine YOU
need. Health and strength are guar
anteed by its use. Large bottles
only SOC at Hartz & Ullemeyer'e
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17
Tom Reeds Argument Against Hanging.

Ibid you ever hear Tom Reed S argu-
ment against capital punishment"
asked an attorney. cit was over i'll Tops
ham, during Toms undergraduate ox-
perience at Bowdoin. A deacon had ar
gued that Whose sheddeth mans blood,
by man shall his blood be she'd The
Mosaic law didn't hit young Mr.. Reed,
so he jumped up and drawled: Sup
posing, sir, we take the law which the
gentleman has quoted and see where the
logical deduction would bring US out.
For instance, one man kills another,
and another man jumps in and kills the
man who killed the first, and so on un-
til we. come to the last man on earth?
Who is going to kill him? He can't com-
NIT suicide. 1t is contrary to law, for
the same law forbids it. Now, deacon,
what's the last man going to do? Must
he wait until he is struck by lightning?'
''The logic was unfair, but it won
the debate. "-Lewiston Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17
A Chamberlain Story.

The remarkable youthfulness Of Mr..
Chamberlain's appearance has given
rise to many stories. Here is one of
them: In the days when he was a men,
Der of Mr.. Gladstone's administration
the distinguished statesman had occa-
sion to cross the Irish sea on day when
the boat was overcrowded and there
were no berths for all. He was attend.
ed by O private secretary with a beard.
The private secretary picked acquaint-
ance with a Scotchman, and the Scotch.
man made suggestion for the distri-
button of the party on the principle Of
age before honors. "You and l, mon, ~
he said, will occupy the berths, and
the wee laddie can just lie himself down
ON the floor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17
What to Say About the BABY.

One is always expected to say some
thing when looking for the first time ON
q new baby, and, as it is neither kind
nor safe to tell the truth and say that
the little, red, podgy creature doesn't
look like anything, an English maya
zine gives a list of unpatented and un-
copyrighted remarks to be used on such
occasions:
"Isn't he sweet? He looks like You. I"
81 think he is going to look like his
father"
Hasn't he dear little fingers? Do let
me see his dear little toes"
Isn't he larger"
''Isn't he tiny darling?"
Chow bright he seems"
'Did you ever see such sweet little
MOUTH"
"Isn't he just too sweet for any
thing?''
"The dear little darling. never saw
go young baby look SO intelligent.
"Do, please, let me hold him just a
minute
Any and all Of these remarks are war
ranted to give satisfaction, just as they
have been giving satisfaction from time
immemorial until the present day. -Ex-
change
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17
Crockery Department.

Grand display Of china and glass
ware-by far the largest line ever
shown in this city. Double the
amount shown BY other dealers. Here
and here alone you will fad . most
complete assortment At prices that
are right. We have increased are
force o. sales-people 60 thst you will
receive prompt attention. Nut
cracker and picks at 75c. knives and
forks. Get el.s5; sugar shells. each
35c: butter knives, J9c; vases. ar;
glass, assorted colors. 2ec; vases.
royal boms, decorated. 19c: cracker
Jars, raised decorations, SEC; pin
trays, new designs. Csc; fruit sets.
French china, set t2.75; fine delft
clocks. warranted, 81. as; fruit plsses,
German china, each l0c; bread
plates, German china, each Csc; iam-
DO cupe and saucers, each csc: 100
pieces dinner set. your choice Of two
decorations q. f5.9s; Psrcelain din
ner sets. stock ware; German and
French china sets. stock ware, ask TO
see them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17

how we may be buried in our sur
-vivors." "While I live" promises q
lover with melancholy truthfulness in
q Roman epitaph quoted by Mr.. Pater
-"while I live you will receive this
homage; after my death. who can tell?''
And so it comes to pass that. submit
ting to the inevitable. men learn to linn
it their aspirations and to content them
selves, by way Of epitaph. with the
"two narrow words, .Hic jacet. with
which, says Sir Walter Raleigh, "elo-
quent death" covers ALL A. Taylor
in North American Review.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17
Fancy Goods, Gloves. Books.

Albums and dressing cases, the
most beautiful line we have ever
shown from soc to Is SO. Celluloid
albums, manicure sets. toilet cases,
handkerchief boxes. writing desks.
glove boxes, jewel boxes, necktie
boxes, shaving sets. smoking sets.
card cases. comb and brush trays,
and many other articles that make
beautiful Christmas gifts.
All kinds Of holiday books.
We have a special fine line OF
gents cane umbrellas bought espe.
cially for the Cristmas trade at very
low prices. leather covered.
Our ladies' kid glove department,
is brim full Of everything suitable
for Christmas gifts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17
A Household Necxr.,r,.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, L..
most wonderful medical discovery OF
the age. pleasant and refreshing to
the taste. act gently and positively
on the bowels, cleansing the entire
system. dispel colds. cure headache,
fever, habitual constipation and bill
icusness. Please buy and try q box
Of c. c. c. today; 10. 25. 50 cents.
Sold and guaranteed to cure by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17

THE republican party is claiming
to be the farmers friend because
wheat has gone up. 1t went up be-
fore election from causes that the re-
publican party could not prevent.
Bat though IL has gone up. it has
not reached the point to which it
should have gone, nor can it reach
that point as long as we have the
gold standard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17

L.
ever. jumped quickly from the group.
grasped the fuse in his hands and
rubbed is out.
And then went back to work.
That which might have laid hun
dred men cold in death was now o
harmless bit of iron.
Disease. like q sputteiiDg fase,
may often be nipped in the nick Of
time. Just SO
Or. Hobbs Sparagus Kidney
Pills
have saved thousands of lives by
their timely action, and they stand
today as great hero in the fight
against kidney diseases, rheumatism
and death as was the little Irishman
within the walls of Fort Sumter.
An Old Iowa Calvary soldier Praises DR..
Hobbs' spsrsgus Kidney Pulls.
Keokuk. Iowa, Oct. "a, 1896.
During the war. while serving in
the U. S. Calvary, contracted kid
ney disease and have had trouble
with my kidneys ever since. until
procured and took two boxes of DR..
Hobbs Sparagus Kidney Pills. These
pills done more good than all the
doctors medicines have taken in 80
years. am now free from pain, my
kidneys are active and am in per-
feet health. Whenever catch cold.
II it effects my kidneys. always get
immediate relief by using Hobbs
Sparagus Kidney Pills. and 1 shall
never mss an opportunity of recon-
mendipg them to my friends. Joe
B. Irelan, 42l Des Moines street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17

THERE seems to be growing i'm
preston that Mark Hanna will deal
out the appointments at Washington
and President Mckinley will deal
out the disappointments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17

The best salve In the world for
cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt
rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped
hands, chilblains, corns and all skin
eruptions, and positively cures
piles or no pay required. Il IL guar.
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price IS cents Der
box. For sale bv Harris q Ulleuever
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17

The Union has forgotten all its
civil service notions and thinks the
sheriff should cut all the ice around
the court house. The j,nitor, fire.
man, etc., of the new building, the
morning paper believes, ought to be
named by the sheriff. The people
now have an idea of how its editor
will run the postoffice one of these
DAYS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17

If both Payne and Bliss get into
McKinley's cabinet the next presi-
dent will be very apt to cultivate q
Facilitating disposition-in attempt
ing to ascertain what is the matter
with Hanna.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17
Handkerchief Oepas tment.

We have complies line o. manu-
facturers samples which we are sell
ing ct 49, per cent on the dollar.
Space will not allow Us 10 describe
our dress goods and cloak depart
ment this week. but we can assure
great values In these departments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17
Diplomatic.

eyes" she said, 1--WE had our first
fight yesterday. Charley was real mean,
and he talked awfully cross. should
have talked cross, too, but / happened
to think that wanted to go to the
theater. So the trouble was all over
right away. boston Transcript.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17

Tbs person who disturb bed the con-
gregation last Sunday by coughing is
requested to to call on n. F. Balm
sen and get bottle of Foley's Honey
and Tar which always gives relief.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17
A Hero Of the War.

During the attack upon Fort Sum-
ter. in the early days Of the rebellion.
while the battle was raging at its
fiircest. q bomb-shell with fuse dan
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17

To Cure = Cold In One Day
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tab.
lets. All druggists refund the
money il it fails to cure. IS cents
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17

gerously short and
still sputtering. fell
vi hin ten feet of .
squad OF men.
Spell-bound with
horror, not . man
moved. all expecting
instant death. One
l.Asl I:I
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17

When Baby was sick, We gave her Csseoria.
When she was Child, abe cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss. she chung to Castor;a.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17

Santa Claus Is here, and Is located
at the Big Spot Cash Department
Sore Of Young x McCombs with
tremendous line of Holiday
Goods TO please the children in
this ard SUMO indiny cities. We
have taken greit pains to put in .
line Of Toy, Dolls, Dishes, Toy
Furniture, and thousands of items
to make suitable gifts for every
body, which means for little money
you can bring joy and happiness to
the loved ones. Our CANDY DE-
PARTMENT Is now running with
a full force-snd, as We manufac-
tnre our own candy. we can assure
our patrons of . superior quality.
Our motto is purity, quality and
low price.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17

SALESMEN WANTED ALL OVER THE
~ United States for the new adding ma
chine. required in every ONCE. store and fac.
tory; price very loS. Standard Trading Com.
pany, 100 Fulton street. New York, n. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17

nor SALE OR EXCHANGE-FoCRL LOTS
II in Rock Island: a bargain II they
can be DISPOSED OF at once. Inquire at The
ARGUS ONCE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17
MISCELLANEOUS.

DRESS MAKING-NEw DRESS MAKING
IL parlor at 1523 Second avenue. up stairs.
All work guaranteed and prices that win suit
all.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17

NOR sALE-FoX TERRIER PUPPIES BY
Il Hotfoot Dlde. A. X. y. s. u No. 37i..
ard Dlsks Dot: perfect markings and deaf
game. L. h. Haas, 20 Harrison street, Dav
export.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-17

TNOR SALE-A BEDROOM SUITE AM
II Riverside range, nearly new, at II. Elev
enth street.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-10-24
WACO HAS A BLAZE.
The Hardware Establishment
Of Ed Strauss Destroyed.
SECOND TINE THIS YEAR BURNED.

Tho building Contained Explosives Of
various Kinds and Throughout the
iiurHing They Kopt Up Fusiiiads.
oue boy Was madly Hurt The Loss
l. Almo'i tEerod BY Insuraneo.
Waco Tex. Ost 2y.-The hardware
establishment of IA Strauss on jackson
street. burned yesterday for the second
time this year Tho first fire was on
the night o. Jan Q, last. and thon sGO..
600 was the value placed upon the stock
and huii5iHg. The fire late yesterday
is placed at $4,000; $4,000 on
stocs and 10000 on the building, with
an insurance of $4,000.
The hro yesterday had its origin in
tho fire last January. There was a large
quantity Of fixed ammunition Tor shot.
guns aud miles damaged by water in
the first Gre, and Nat s. Smith. an in.
teliigont youth Of 10. was engaged in
sorting out the damaged oartrdeos
Part Of Mats work was removing the
primers and In spite Of the caution he
used ia She work, primer was ignited
by friction and its discharge caused
series Of explosions Fire fell into lot
OF loose powder and In an instant tho
boy was surrounded by namo'. and in
The midst Of bursting shells. going of az
therato OF thousands each second. When
rescued Nat was ssorchcd and bruised
but not dangerously hurt
Tho hrmcn got six streams 10 bear
on the flames and the rainfall incroassd
aud came down in torrents, but water
appeared wholly impotont against tine
fury Of flames feeding on the oils. am.
mumii.on, driving belts ~ machinery.
and the masses Of dry packing material
which was hcapcd on every 6oor f..
cry now and then tremendous explosions
occurred, as che flames reached kegs OF
powder.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-10-24

Thousands Of People Greet the Ts.pl.
Nominee

NATION, Oct. 20. What IL oousid.
cred the battle ground Of the campaign
By that portion 81 the Democracy Al
present aboard the private car "Idlcr. -
was entered by the nominee this
morning. Illinois has been looked for
ward 70 and IL has been understood
Bryan would put up the best fight he
had about him whom the Prairie state
was reached. Eighteen places were put
down on the itinerary for today.
and it is safe 10 say a fow more will b
added before night Just for good meas.
ure Illinois Democratic politicians
met Bryan at Terro Haute last night
and today they escorted him through
Illinois. AZ Danville was the first stop
Of tho morning, and from stand near
the courthouse Mr.. Bryan spoke to an
asaeinblage which numbered up in the
thousands. Great enthusiasm prevailed
At the meeting.
a Commute stop was made at Paris
aud here Mr. Bryan condemned the
moneyohangers. to the great delight
OF a few thousand people, among whom
there were many farmers.
!. remained for the little town Of
charleston TO originate a eonveyance
different from any found anywhere to
take Bryan to the grounds where he wa.
to speak. A gaily decorated platform
was provided and placed on wheels. and
after Mr.. Bryan and his party had as.
eendcd It g0o strong and willing hands
wheeled 1t to vacant 10. whore the
nominee addressed large crowd Of
demonstrative farmers.