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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-03
THE WILD SOWER.

OPP and down the land go,
Through the valley, over hill;
Many a pleasant ground l sow,
Never one l reap or till;
Fan and fail never WELD.
Leave no hayrick in the field.
Farmer goes with leathern scrip.
Fills the narrowed earth with seed;
an the selfsame score l slip
Germs of many a luSty weed;
Though 1 scatter in his track,
4 possess nor bin nor sack.
He sows wheat, and 1 sow tare.
Rain and sunshine second toll;
Tame and wild these acres share,
Wrestling for the right of soil.
/ stand by and clap my hands,
Cheering on my urchin bands.
Mine the cookie in the rye,
Thorned thistle, large and fine,
And the daisy's white-fringed eye,
And the dodder's endless Irvine;
Mine those fingers five that bind
Every blade and stalk they find.
Mine the lilies, hot and bright,
Setting summer meads on fire;
Mine the silkweed's spindles white,
Spinning autumn's soft attire.
Goldenrod and aster then
l bring up by bank ana Blens
Whose fleeth to the woods,
Whose buildeth on the plains,
l, too, seek those solitude5,
Leading on my hardy trains;
Thorn and brier, still mans lot.
Crowd around the frontier cot.
Many serve me, unaware
Shaggy herds that ceaseless roam.
And the rovers of the air
Passing to their winter home;
More than these upon me wait
Wind and water bear my freight.
Thus, a sower wild, l go.
Traflicking with every cline,
Still the fruitful germs l SOW
That shall vex your harvest-time;
Otherwise, ye toil-stooped men,
Eden's ease were come again!
Edith M. Thomas, in Journal of Educa
ton
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-03

Madge-Oh, girls! Such good news!
Twenty men have just arrived at the
Motel!
Chorus--Where? CA rush for the ho-
tell.
Five minutes later.
Madge-Well, don't care! thought
they were men. How was l to know
that the Amazon cyclers were coming
down to-day? -- Philadelphia North
American.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-03

A sharp boy being told by his teacher
to repeat his lesson in history, said he
couldn't, and it seemed to him quite I'M
necessary to do so.
"Quite unnecessary? Numbered the
teacher. what do you mean?"
"Well," said the boy, eve always
heard that history repeats ITSELF
Judy
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-03

A Doubling Mood.

you act as if you thought every
thing was wrong" said Billyer's wife.
"Mebbe L do" was the reply. Il try
not to show it. But when ! notice now
willln' the mosquitoes is to bite an how
backward the fish is about doin' the
same, | declare, | can't help thinkin'
things goes good deal by contraries."
Washington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-03
Good Reason for Objecting.

'Why did you break off your engage
ment with Miss Bertha?"
Because her parrot was always say
ing: Stop that, George
but what difference did that make?
Your engagement was not a secret"
But my name is not George. Tit
Rits
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-03

Miss Hifiire-Yes, he proposed to me
last night and l accepted him.
Miss Sweete-Is that so? How glad
am that you are going to be his wife.
Miss H. Tin SURPRISED You are?
Miss S.-Yes; L hate him.-Boston
Courier.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-03

Young Lightpayte-How long does
E man have to study ii he wants to be
good lawyer?
lawyer Sharpe-Why do you ask that
question?
because ] am thinking of studying
law myself"
Five hundred years. Chicago Trib-
une.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-03
Asking Too Much.

"There are three dead flies in the
soup" said a stranger to a waiter in a
Dallas restaurant.
Fur de Lawd sakes! After flies has
billed in de soup fur haf' an hour, yer
don't specs 'em ter be erlive yit, does
yer?'-TeXas Sitter.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-03
Her Intentions Were Good.

Gobang-I do not know why folks
complain about mothers-in-law. Mine
tried to do me good turn once.
Pshaw-How? Did she attempt sui
eide?
Gobang-No, she refused her consent
to my marrying her daughter. But l
was suspicious and we eloped.-N. Y.
World.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-03
The Cut Direct.

Teddie Thoughtless-Do you-aw-
think, w-Vanderwhack, that
monkeys-aw-will evan learn to talk,
don't you know?
Miss Vanderwhack-Why, certainly
you can talk, Teddie, but don't think
you say much.-Town Topics.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-03

Gibbs, do you worry about financial
affairs when you are in church,"
mo; l always wear a very high,
stiff collar so | can concentrate my
thoughts. ''-Providence Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-03

Dealer-In this age of the world,
ma'am, horses is mighty scarce, and
good one comes high.
Prospective Purchaser-I know it, sir,
and | am prepared to pay high price.
| want an animal that the men of my
family can drive.-Chicago Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-03
Why He Was Silent.

Wyld-That barber has shaved me
for two years, and don't believe l have
spoken a dozen words to him.
Mack-How is that?
Wyld-He has never given me g
chance.-Brooklyn Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-03
She Expected Too Much.

"Why did you propose to her?"
81 wanted to kiss her, and she said
she would allow no one but an accepted
lover that privilege"
"Why did you break the engage
ment?"
"She wanted me to kiss her all this
e."-Truth.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-03
No Diversion to Him.

"That spiritual medium played Pidger
a mean trick last night"
what was it?"
HE asked to have some gifted CONVEX
sationalist materialized and they called
up his motherin-law." Chicago Req
ord.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-03

Ardent Lover-Dr. Entomologist, I
wish to ask you for permission to mar
ry your daughter.
DR.. Entomologist-As soon as have
classified you.-Detroit Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-03

Mrs. Languid-Lovers never kneel to
a woman any more.
jack Ghatterly - But why should
they? missing ones self up seems a
poor way TO gain favor.-Truth.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-03

"Is she still of tender years?"
Thirty"
"That's tough. Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-03

The average epitaph is quite
A sorry thing to see,
But now and then get sigh
OF one that tickles me.
l like stone on which | note
That very best of jokes
Here lies the chump who rocked the boat
To scare the other folks"
L. A W. Bulletin.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-03

well, at any rate, professor, 1 have
the bump of Imagination, hope"
"Well, yes; think l may say your
brain is principally imagination."-Les-
lies Popular Monthly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-03

The lightning-bug is brilliant.
But he hasn't any mind;
He blunders through existence
With his headlight on behind.
Chicago Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-03

She-Good~ by, Henry, and if do not
return by dinner time you will find some
cold meat in the refrigerator, and do
not forget to give baby his milk every
hour.
He (meekly)-Yes, darling.--Brools-
Ign Life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-16
Mans Best Friend.

"Hev dog. miss;'' says Bob Jakin
wisely. ''They re better friends nor any
Christian. Lor, it's a fine thing to
hev a dumb brute fond ON you; it'll
stick to you, and make no jaw" George
Eliot, wise as she was, never wrote any
thing wiser, and her wisdom is still in
fashion, even in these fin de steele days.
What does jerome sayr And the chroni-
cler Of Montmorency may be supposed
to know Of what he was talking: "They
are much superior to human beings as
companions. They do not quarrel or ar.
que with you. They never talk about
themselves. but listen to you while you
talk about yourself, and keep up an ap-
pearance Of being interested in the con-
versation. They never make stupid re-
marks. They never observe to Miss
Brown across a dinner table that they
always understood she was very sweet
ON Mr.. Jones (who has just married
Miss Robinson). They never mistake
your wife's cousin for her husband, and
fancy that you arc the father in-law.
And they never ask, q young author
with IA tragedies, 16 comedies, farces
and o couple Of burlesques in his desk
why he doesn't write a play. They new.
er say unkind things. They never tell
rs OF our faults, merely for our OWE
good. They do not, at announcement
moments, mildly remind us Of our past
follies and mistakes. - Gentleman
MAGAZINE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-16
Matter. According to the Pent..eueh.

There is no mention of mules in the
Pentateuch. Such breeding was contrary
to the law, but the Assyrian sculptures,
in later times, give figures of mules,
and they are noticed in later books of
the Bible Ezekiel xvii. IA; Zechariah
xiv, 15). kor are domestic fowls no.
ticed, though known in Palestine in the
time Of Christ and represented on cylin-
ders Of the Persian period. There is no
mention of the citron, which is native
to Media, but which was only known
in the Persian period in Palestine. Cot
ton Esther j, 81 and silk Ezekiel xvi,
10) are alike unnoticed in the Torah,
but occur in later books, while fax, one
OF the most ancient materials in Asia
and in Europe, is SO noticed. The cochi-
neal insect C'crimson," Isaiah j, 1S)
may early have supplied dye, for it il
found on the leaves Of the Syrian oak,
and the purple dye from tho galbanum
or operculum of the shellfish used at
Tyre may date back to any age. since it
is found all along the Palestine coast,
as are the yellow crocus or saffron and
the orange colored henna and kohel for
blackening the eyes.
The Hebrews do not appear to have
used horses before the time of Solomon,
but the Canaanites had horses and char
lots, which are noticed fundamentally
between 1900 and 1400 B. c., as well
as later. The Egyptians also had char.
lots long before the Exodus. Trading
caravans, such as led Joseph to Egypt.
are noticed in the fifteenth century B.
c., in Palestine, and ships ON the Syri
an coast as early as 1900 B. C.-Scot.
fish Review.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-16

leaf lard 1t Gilmors's.

Leaf lard 1t 0ilmors's.
Free-a sheet Of music at Wood
yatt's, Twentieth street.
II you smoke for pleasure use
Sweet Moments cigarettes. A super.
ior article.
DR.. c. A. Swensson. of Lindsborg.
kas.. lectures At the Augustana col.
lege chapel this evening.
We are again able to furnish the
Erie filter. Look in our window aud
see what they will do. Davis Com
Pany.
For nice table drink every family
should have Black Hawk spring
water. carbonated or plain. a. fur
nished by Carse & Ohlweiler.
A banquet and ball is to be given
at Industrial hall Monday evening,
April 6. by the Ladies' Auxiliary Of
Tri-City Division IS, Order Of
Railway Conductors.
With a gas range house keeping is
pleasure. Always ready; no coal
to haul in; no ashes to bring ont. and
no dirt, smell or danger. Place your
order for one with the Peoples Power
company.
The Temple Male quartet gives the
closing entertainment of the Daven-
port Y. NJ. C. A. star course at the
Burtis opera house Wednesday even
ing. The course has been one OF the
best ever given in that city.
The jury in the case of DR.. ]. A.
Reid, charged with msnslaughter, in
the district court at Davenport, re-
turned verdict Saturday evening OF
not guilty. There are charges of per.
jury and abortion yet hanging over
the doctor.
The Anna f. Davis company con.
cluded its engagement At Harper's
theatre last evening with a crcditabl.
performance of ..Oliver Twist" The
company has Jared exceptionally
well in Rock Island in view of its
Immediately succeeding a couple Of
other popular priced organizations.
But last weeks entertainments were
all very good and deserved the pat.
ronage they received.
The celebrated dynamite trial a
Muscatine has finally come to an end
in q manner anything but gratifying
to the state. The jury after a pro-
longed consultation stood five fol
conviction and seven for acquittal
with no change in their votes unit
the court summoned them again Il
appear in the chamber. Finding
that they could not agree. judge
Brannan discharged them.
Beach & Bowers minstrels who
appear at Harper's theatre Wednes
day and. Thursday evenings of thi.
week are this year universally said Il
be one of the strongest and best Of al
the minstrel companies on the road
and the reputation of Beach & Bow
ers is sufficient to fill any house a,
any time, but this season owing tc
the stringencv of the times they have
concluded to place the prices within
reach of ALTO. 20 and 80 cents
which alone will. no doubt fill thu
theatre to overlooking.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-16

Ths Ceanen Expestsa 90 Dsesenlns Upeu
the River Hreas Teaighs.
The city council At its meeting this
evening Is expected to determine
upon the river front question and it
is devouly hoped it viii adopt the
course 20 frequently and stesdfastly
urged which will provide for the
adjustment of the track right
privileges there without prejudice,
but with fairness to the railroads
and justice to the city and will in
sure the substantial Improvement of
the levee in accordance with the
plans which the committee on the
same has outlined.
Since the closing 81 the Rock ISL
and bridge the public has been
brought more strongly than ever to
. realization of the disgraceful and
abominable condition of the levee aud
it is time now to improve it. The
situation will never be so opportune,
al conditions will never be so favor
able again; it is a most timely occa-
sion and the aldermen, if they
care for their own regulations and
the good name of the city, will not
permit the project to slip by unrec-
ognized.
The only way to stand by the city
is TO sustain its reputation. To me-
eject this matter now, and right now.
would be disgrace which would
reach all concerned from the mayor
down, for all time.
Insure the Ievee Improvement now.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-16
when the Building VII, be Completed

Rock ISLAND, III, March IA
Editor ARGUS: l notice in our Sat.
urday evenings ARGUS you announce
that the expectation is to get the
Rock Island postoilice building ready
for occupancy by July 1, which is 8
misunderstanding on your part. ]
said the brick can be completed
by July mot the building. My
judgment is that it will be at least
November / or December / next be
fore the building can be finished; il
must make good progress to get il
done by that time. Please make cor
rec'ion if you deem it worth while
JOHN VOLK.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-16

overcomes Us when inferior prepare
lions are recommended by unscrupu-
Ions dealers ~ "just - good - fo-
ley's Honey and Tar Cough Syrup"
when We know the unequallcd merits
Of this great medicine. For sale st
u. F. Bshnssn's drug store
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-16

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children tecthing. II
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays oil pain. cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoes.
twenty-five cents : bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-16
Bucklsn's Arnics sslve

The best salve In the world fol
outs, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt
rheum, fever sores. letter, chapped
hands. chilblains. corns and al skin
eruptions. and positively cures
piles or no pay required. It 10 guar.
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, OF
money refunded. Price IS cents Del
box. For sale BY Harris 3 Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-16

Burtis opera house, April 9; Turn
or opera house. April s and IL.
Sylvester" comic opera by Theo.
dore r Reese. Tickets for sale in
Rock Island by John Martens, 17O1
Third avenue. and Bowlby's music
store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-16

TIE AHoUs. l0c . week, delivered
every eventng 1t your door.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-05

loot Do you suppose the owner of such foot
is going to have good understanding of the
laws OF health or of anything else? The body
is SO accommodating. It responds delight
1ully TO our attempts to improve it, and 1t is
fatally responsive to our persistent determina-
ton to 1njure it by improper dressing. There
is too much forcing of the body to Fl its cover
ings"
was startled at this phrase in the profes-
sors mouth. Portia had said, "There is too
much forcing of the man to fit the position"
and we are promised that there will be less of
TINS when woman has the ballot. Is it pos
sloic that that magic bit OF paper is going to
alter human nature, as exemplifed for genera
tions by womankind?
10 De sure, this is aside from the question.
There can be no doubt however, but that the
irlends OF physical culture are right in the
main proposition. Good blood and healthy
oodles among our women are going to do more
Tor the race than any other physical or intel
lectual force.
The trouble is that, like all new ideas there
is danger OF the pursuit of health and a SYM
metrlcal development of the body becoming a
fad-at least among women. The question of
how and when to exercise is largely an indi-
Vldual one; but, as is usual, many wholesale
solutions OF the problem are offered US, and we
have systems" and "no systems" galore.
Some OF these advocate all sorts of apparatus,
others decry apparatus as of all devices most
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-05
THE NEW
WOMAN'S
eoRsEJS

"When women come into power" the suf-
frage advocate was saying, ''there won't be so
many round pegs in square holes" "Youmay
be sure of that" commented Portia, pausing
in her club-swinging. "There's too much in
justice in the world as 1t is-too much forcing
of the man to fit the position" and she re-
sumed her club practice
We were in Portals room and the suffrage
advocate had been rejoicing in our approach
ing emancipation. Portia is devoted to ath-
letics. She has horizontal bar in her room,
q stand of clubs and dumbbells and a con-
trivance for exercising the muscles of the back
of her neck. She ''bikes" and "boxes" and
does quite wonderful things with a wand. She
took this wand down from its rack, having
concluded her gyrations with the clubs.
Here's new wrinkle" she said, and pro-
ceeded to pass it over her head and behind her
back.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-05
BAIRD'S
ADVICE ON
HURDLING

Let Us talk now about "hurdling." To be a
hurdler one must have variety of accom-
piishments; it is necessary to be quick
starter, fast sprinter. good broad jumper, a
good high jumper, ana to possess great strength
and endurance.
Since writing about ''sprint- running" in
which represented four different methods of
starting, the great intercollegiate games have
been run off in New York; and / was much
struck with the fact that every man of conse-
quence in the sprint runs used the crouch
start. As before explained, this is performed
by placing the left toe on or little behind the
scratch line; place the knuckles of the first
two fingers and the tip of the thumb of each
hand on the mark, which will bring you into a
crouching position, the right toe about eight
cen inches in the rear.
Precision must be the successful hurdler's
watchword. So many steps are taken from the
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-05

start and the first hurdle is reached. Then
two things must be accomplished: the
jumper must not catch his toe on the hurdle,
neither must he rise so far above it as to waste
his strength. Here the happy medium must
be attained to perfection or the other man
will win. Now, to take hurdle properly is
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-05

Batoum harbor has now been deepened
to twenty-six feet at the point where
naphtha is loaded. The mole Will be run
out to length of 1850 feet, so that the
harbor may be used by the Black Sea feet
in all weathers. Russia has already spent
5000, 900 roubles on the port and has lust
appropriated 10000 roubles more.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-05

1t is stated that four hundred weight of
sealingwax per month is used by the great
seal, of which the Lord Chancellor is the
official custodian.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-27

lentless yoke on labor for all time.
 "To oppose them we must rely upon the patriotism and heroic man liness of the plain people-the toil- CTS who create the wealth which spectators absorb. With unlimit- ed money in their hands, our ene mics are printing and distributing misleading and untruthful state ments; hired speakers aud emissa ries are everywhere attempting to mislead and delude the people.
 We ask only for the necessary means to conduct vigorous and aggressive campaign. No matter in how small sums, no matter how humble the contribution, let the friends of liberty and national homer contribute all they can to the good cause. To the overflow ing treasury of the money power we will oppose the accumulated offer ings of the masses, fighting to be free, and asking the Ruler of the universe for His blessing.
 Wherever there is bank or money order office remittances may easily be made to William F. St. John, Treasurer of the National Democratic Committee, Hotel Bor- tholdi, New York City. A receipt will be returned in every instance.
 "When the victory is achieved over the interruptions combination which are endea yoring to thrust William Mckinley into the Presi- dential chair, the recorded list of the contributors to this good cause will be roll of honor of which any one may well be proud.
 JAMES K. JONES,
 Chairman Democratic National
 Committee.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-27
CHAIRMAN OF THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE AP-
 PEALS TO THE PEOPLE.
NO CONTRIBUTION TOO SMALL.
"The Patriotic Toilers Who Create The Wealth Which Spectators
 Absorb Relied Upon.

CnIcAGo, August 23.- Senator Jones, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee has issued the following appeal for campaign funds: '.To the People of the United States:
 ''The Democratic party in the present contest is engaged in the defense of the plain people against the encroachments of the favored classes. This is purely an economic issue. In it's importance, however, it overshadowers every question which Las occupied the public at tention since the tragic campaign of 1860.
 "It presents an alternative at once imperative and terrible. It is imperative because delay may take from us the possibility of choice, and terrible because of the dire con- sequences which must follow fail ure.
 ''Is the American Union big enough, strong enough and pat riotic enough to have it's own fnan- cial policy2 Ii not, we are the serfs of the money-changers of Europe and their agents in this country, and are doomed to vassalage, more ignominious and more degrading than that against which our fathers fought century ago.
 'tOur manhood, our freedom, the fruits of our industry, integrity of our homes. everything that en- frightened men hold dear-all these are the playthings of alien and the prey of usurers.
 sThe American people are not ready to surrender the liberties for which their forefathers shed their blood. We believe that liberty and self government are destined to re- main the heritage of this splendid nation; that we shall not be fated 10 become living lie, nation of slaves, callous and degraded enough to wear only the mask of freedom.
 We have allied agains us in this contest not only the financial forces of Europe, but the subsidized press, and all the monoplies and trusts here at home, who are determined, if possible, to fix forever their re-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-27
DIED.

EllAMsoN-In Pine Bluff, Thurs sag. 7, lS9G, at 10 o'clock a. m. DE, the infant son of Mr. and E. A. Williamson. Aged, r. Ps and II days. The funeral hSe place from the residence, 5o East Second avenue. tomor- ''ernoon at ? o'clock.
 'eath of the above sweet little Was sudden, for it was sick snort time. While we realize Noras are but feeble to cheer so grievously stricken as are U Mrs. Williamson, still we :" take comfort in the thought 'e Divine Savior once said ::
 ittle children to come unto
 '' such is the kingdom of