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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-08
q, We Blind!

II you could select the pure gold
from the dross. the wheat from the
chat. the good from the bad. you
would never make the mistake OF tax.
ing any other remedy than Foley's
Sarsaparilla for blood disorders.
Trial size. SO cents. For sale at n.
+. Bahnsen's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-08

THOSE Is votes for Reeves in the
Fifth ward cut considerable figure
in the eyes Of Schneider they look
like $500 votes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-08
DHRENo1.oGIcAL SCIENCE OF Tu

CHRONOLOGICAL SCIENCE OF THE
l. hand-Mme. Franks the scientific palmSt
and thorough graduate in the science of CHR
omancy. Nine. Franks. although palmist is
not a fortune teller. She thoroughly under
stands the hand. the lines with all their twists
and turns. the texture OF the skin and also the
shape ana SIZE which Is a necessity to reveal
ues therefore she can reveal to those who
call upon her, from scientific standpoint
whether they are best suited to mental or
manual labor and in what occupation they will
De the most successful: also their proper mate
IN HE. Nine. Franks has practiced in both
successful and interesting lecturer and reader
OF paimstry. She is assisted by the world :
renowned palmist. Prof. Franks from the, Isl
various paintings and sketches of hands OF
dinerent people and professions. Public in
vited. Parlors 1910 Third avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-08

Four out OF seven aldermen is not
90 bad. think you-especially when
compared with the results Of q year
ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-08

THE defeat Of Schneider, Schroeder
and Gahagen were direct repudia-
lions OF the Collins-Knox push.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-08

Laxol is the best medicine fol
children. Doctors recommend it in
place of castor oil.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-08
Have You Had the Grip.

II you have, you probably need q
reliable medicine like Foley's Honey
and Tar to heal your lungs and stop
the racking cough Incidental to this
disease. For sale ct n. F. Bahnsen's
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-08

III AIRY B. IRWIN. DEALER IN NEW AND
IL secondhand goods; also goods handled
on commission. Cash paid for all saleable fur
niture. Before buying, give me q call-l5lI
Second avenue Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-08

Q100 TO ANY MAN OR WOMAN WE
%1OO cannot teach to draw a crayOn
portrait by our patent method in three lessons
we pay our pupis $40 to SIS per week to work
for us at home. evenings or spare time send
FOR work and particulars. Hermann & Sey-
mour, 2l3 South Sixth street, PHILADELPHIA Pa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-08
EHRHoRN was elected-in q horn.

The two main props Of the admin.
istration fell when Schneider and
Schroeder were retired.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-08
Handkerchief.

Ladies' swiss embroidered Hand
kerchiefs. regular price 2sc, now.
Ladies' lace edged CO ored bordered
Handkerchief. regular price 10,
hoW.... .......... ..............
Ladies' hens 'itched colored Hand
kerchiefs, regular price 13c, row..
Lad 'es' lace edge d colored border, d
Handkerchief. regular price Csc,
uoW. .................. ....
GEMS colored hemsti;che1 Hard
ketchiefs, regular price l4c, now.
Gents cnlord hemt titched Hand.
kerchiefs, regular price SC, now.
Gents white hemstitched Handker
chiefs, regular price O., now 80.
Gents white hemstitched Handker-
chiefs, regular price lee, now. -.
Gents white hemstitched Handker.
chiefs, regular price 15c, now....
Children's colored bordered hem.
stitched Handkerchiefs. regular
price &c. now
Hemstitched Handkerchief, all lin
en-, regular price DC, now .....
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-08

ENOUND-A COPY OF THE "CONCRES-
n sional Globe. Owner can have same by
paying for this notice. Call ARGUS Office
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-08

WANTED HOCSEKEEPERS TO KNOW
w that Crystal marble enameled preserv-
ing kettle: also Acme cake beaten and Red
star silver polish is sold by agents permanent
~ located at SIS Twenty-fourth street. An
s-quart kettle. including strainer. patent cover,
price 81. 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-08
MISCELLANEOUS.

BOARD AND LODGING 1926 PER WEEK
ID at 1915 Third avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-08

NOR SALOON EASY TERMS, TWO ONE
4 half-acre lots on Webb street, South
Rock Island, by George F. Roth Masonic Ten
pie.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-08

WANTED-SCHOLAR TO LEARN THE
w French Kellogg system at 1911 Second
avenue The complete system embraces the
model complete inStructons in cutting, fitting.
French basting and bOning for only $40. Usual
price for system complete, SIS. Mrs. NJ. L
Lawson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-08

Ladies' co'ored Riarritz glace Gloves
r. gular prize 81, now .......... 5,
Ladiee'colored s-butfon Mo.quitaire
ssce Gloves, regular price Si.9s,
.'''....ssss -............. u
Ladies' colOred S-button Mo.oui-
taire Suede Gloves, regular price,
Ladies' colored 4-hu,ton glsce
Gloves, regular price 81 90, now. . I :!
Lsdiee' white snd butter colored A.
button elace Gloves. regular price
lahies' colored 4-tu:ton glace
Gloves. regular price 95c, now. o
Ladies' colOred button Mosout.
tstre suede Gloves, regular price
Mis.es' Bicycle Gloves, regular
price 81 A., now... ....... q
Misses oo.or' d 4 hook g,ace Gloves,
regular price Csc, now. ........... Z
4isses' colorsd Biarritz place
Gloves, regular price CSC, now. =. 3
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-08

NOR SALE+NEW S-ROOM HOUSE, %
I Sixth avenue. Apply on premises.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-11-12
Has Cancer Its Special Microbe?

A highly interesting discovery, which
will perhaps afford clew to the cause
of cancer, has been made In Professor
Won Leyden's university hospital here.
A young woman of 20 and man Of 90,
both suffering from dropsy and cancer
Of the stomach, were brought to the
hospital last spring. In order to remove
the accumulated fluid, tapping was re-
sorted to In both cases. The fluid was
examined under the microscope, and
hitherto unknown living organisms, be-
longing probably to the protocol, were
discovered
Professor Waldeyer, to whom the
preparations were submitted, advised
that they should be sent to DR.. Schau-
dim, assistant at the Geological insti-
tute Of the Berlin university. who has
been investigating the protocol for years
past. He began his examination on July
10, and ascertained that In both cases
the fluid contained a rhizopod, which
he named Leydenia gemmipara schau-
dim. He inferred that 1t ia pathogenio
organism. but both he and Professor
Won Leyden still abstain from deciding
as to the connection between 1t and can
Ger, though they admit tho possibility
Of such q connection. They have made
O preliminary communication on the
subject to the Berlin Academy Of Sol
ences. Berlin Letter in London Stand
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-11-12
How Unole Sam Got His Name.

The nickname Uncle Sam, as ap.
piled to the United States government
is said to have originated as follows:
Samuel Wilson. commonly called Un-
Gle Sam. was o government inspector
Of beef and pork at Troy. N. Y, about
1919. A contractor, Ebert Anderson,
purchased quantity Of provisions, and
the barrels were marked "E. A." An
derson's initials. and ~. S." for
United States. The latter initials were
not familiar to Wilson s workmen, who
inquired what they meant. A facetious
fellow answered, II don't know, unless
they mean Uncle Sam" A vast
amount Of property afterward passed
through Wilson'S hands marked In the
same manner, and he was often joked
upon the extent of his possessions. The
joke spread through all the departments
Of the government, and before long the
United States was popularity referred to
as Uncle Sam.-Ladies' Home Journal
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-11-12
A FALSE TEACHING.
That Mans Chief End Is to Cruelty Spo,
tanefty on the Gross OF DrudRery.

That Mans Chief End Is to Cruelty SpOn-
taneity on the Cross OF Drudgery.
The Rev. Charles H. Parkhurst writes
Of 1.-THE Young Man at Play" In The
Ladies' Home Journal. He asserts that
ut is play rather than toll that is most
germane to our true nature and that
lies closest to the divine intention. Tho
care needing to be exercised rs to tho
quality Of our amusements must never
be construed into verdict against
amusements in themselves considered.
With most Of us the play impulse stands
far more in need Of encouragement than
1t does Of restriction. The proverb. 1t
Is better to wear out than to rust out
is true in form, but false in spirit The
flowers do not wear out, but neither do
they rust out.
Zone reason why 80 many people are
asking whether life Is worth living is
that we are teaching ourselves that
mans chief end is to struggle and to
cruelty spontaniety on cross Of drudg-
cry. We are not arguing for Incidence.
Incidence is as distinct from play as q
pool Is from mountain brook. But
we shall be greatly disappointed in heav-
en- If 1t does not give great deal OF
opportunity for energy to Issue in nc
tivity that takes no thought and is JOY
to itself. and IN experience that Will
be sanity in heaven can hardly with
reason be criticised as limp and puerile
If INDUCED in before we enter heaven. 1"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-11-12
He Got Judgment.

A Washington attorney is rather
noted for the facility with which he
forgets financial obligations. He has
owed certain grocer IS for year or
two. The other day the merchant con.
cluded to try new course with him.
Meeting him in his store. he said:
Judge, I have a customer who owes
me small bill and has owed 1t for
long time. He makes plenty Of money,
but won't pay. What would you dor"
"I'd sue him." said the lawyer en-
phatically.
well, l will put the account In
your hands," and the merchant pre-
scented u statement Of the account
against himself.
IAN right will attend to it, said
the disciple of Blackstone.
A few days later the merchant re-
ceived the following note from the law.
yer:
"In the case Of $3.50 against ---
took Judgment for full amount Of your
claim. Execution was issued and re-
turned no property found. My fee for
obtaining Judgment is $40, for which
amount please send check. Will be glad
to serve you In any other matters in
which you may need an attorney. -
Washington Star.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-11-12
MADE A BAD "SlTTER."
Trouble of Artists With the Princess Of
Wales In Her Youth.

.
Wales In Her Youth.
When the Princess Of Wales was
young bride, she was constantly In re-
quest for sittings to portrait painters,
sculptors and photographers. She was
not, however, q good "sitter," and used
to pout when compelled to endure the
tediousncss Of sitting in q studio. Mr..
Firth. the painter. was engaged to paint
@ picture Of the prince and princess, and
be gives pleasant glimpse Of his tribu
lations with the Princess Alexandra
The princess, says Mr.. Firth, WAS
very young and very beautiful, as all
the world knows She graciously con-
scented to come to my house and to at
ford me every assistance IN the way OF
dttings for my picture.
The princess is also we'll known for
her kindness Of heart Oh, how that
heart would have ached il its owner
had realized the aching Of mine when
too soon-discovered that the illustri.
GUS young lady did not know that keep
ing her face in one position for few
minutes even was necessary to enable
an artist to catch resemblance of it'll
The first sitting can ever forget? I
did not dare to complain till after two
or three fruitless attempts With down.
right failure staring me in the face, 1
opened my heart to the Prince Of Walea
"You should scold her." said the
prince
Just at this time the princess was sit
ting for her bust to the celebrated sculp.
tor Gibson, r. A.. in q room ut Mari.
borough House. Twas sent for by the
prince, and before 1 was admitted to an
interview was shown into the sculp-
o sitting from the princess. The bust
was already in an advanced stage Ibid
not think it was very like, and in reply
to Gibson said so.
"Well, you see" said Gibson, "the
princess is delightful lady, but she
can't sit bit.
At that moment was summoned to
the prince, whom found with the
princess, and l saw, or thought saw, q
sort Of pretty. smiling pout, eloquent Of
reproof and Of half anger with me. The
prince had something to show me-pho-
tographs, think-and then he led the
way to Gibson, the princess and fol-
lowing.
No sooner did we find ourselves in the
sculptor's presence than-after some re-
marks upon the the bust-the prince
said:
How do you find the princess sit,
Mr. Gibson2"
Now" thought !, "if ever man
was in an awkward fix you are, Mr..
Gibson, for after what you said to me a
few minutes ago you cannot in my pres
ence compliment the beautiful model on
her sitting"
The prince looked at Gibson, and
Gibson looked in dead silence at the
prince and then at the princess Then
he looked again at the prince, smiled
and shook his head.
"There, you see, you sit properly nei-
ther to Mr.. Gibson nor to Mr.. Firth"
II do, dol'' said the lady. "You
arc two bad menl"
And then we all smiled, and Gibson
went on with his work, the princess
sitting admirably for the short time
that remained. Youths Companion.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-11-12
OA9ToR1A
9hs no II
': e: ! &MAzzzM IS; -
THE OPPORTUNITY CAME.
And Then He Waved Old Glory to His
Hearts Content.


Two prominent Cleveland men went
abroad last summer, and one Of them
took with him a miniature regulation
flag. 1t was the handiwork Of neigh
Dor, a lady, and its dainty silken folds
were attached 10 gilded staff.
"Take good care Of it," said the fair
flagmaker, "for 1t means protection.
you know, and when the opportunity
comes wave 1t for all 1t Is worth"
Well, the opportunity didn't come for
several weeks, but all that time the lit
tie flag was within easy reaching dis
lance. At last. when the tourists came
to Frankfort on. the Main. they were IN
vited to dinner by an American resi-
dent, and around his hospitable table
they glowed over the glories Of Colum-
bias land until our pilgrims felt fairly
homesick.
II made up my mind right then, I"
said the flag bearer, THAT Old Glory
would have to wave on some pretext
that day, even IL I had to stand out In
the street and cheer for 1t alone"
Well, after the dinner they went out
to hear the band play, and then q wild
idea occurred to the man with the Gag.
He stationed himself to one side, where
he could catch the conductors eye. and
there he waited. Pretty soon the band
master looked sQuarely ut him, and then
out came the stars and stripes with An
eloquent flourish. The leader was SO.
we're looking man, with stiff gray
mustache and very tight uniform, but
he actually smiled and nodded. Then
he stiffened up and raped sharply on
his music stand. The musicians stiffen-
ed up, too, there was rapid fire Of gut
tural directions, and then
And then the great band broke out
all at once in that splendid chorus
"'Tis the star spangled banner. oh,
long may it wave" and you may rest
assured the Cleveland man waved 1t
long and wildly and tried to sing. too,
and choked up over it., and the other
Americans gathered about him and sang
the best they knew how and waved their
hats and handkerchief, like windmills,
with the staid German citizens looking
ON in big eyed amazement
II say. do you know" said the flag
waver. that when I heard the glorious
old tune it was just like getting In sight
Of Cleveland smoke again"
Well, the leader played the "Staz
spangled Banner" through three times
then he whipped over to Home, Sweet
Home" and wound up with Yankee
Doodle"
"Oh, we didn't do thing to that
bandmaster, said the Cleveland man.
"Wo just took him out and shook hands
with him all around and gave him a
fine jolly. which he couldn't under
stand. and then bought him barrel OF
beer, which he could understand. -
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-11-12

since Leo XIII has filled the chair OF
st. Peter he has depressed the humorous
side Of his nature, which made him
greatly in demand as diner out while
filling the Office of nuncio at Brussels
Always severe in matters Of propriety,
he was deeply offended on one Of these
occasions by baron who passed him a
snuffbox on the lid Of which was en-
ameled a feminine figure en- deshabille
Admirably controlling his annoyance,
his future holiness replied: VERY pref
ty. Is 1t your wife2"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-11-12
The Grewsome Mahratta.

The grewsome mahratta wadkah, the
weapon Of the Hindoo assassin, is shaped
like tigers claws and fastened to the
fingers Of the right hand by rings. With
o treacherous embrace the murderer
claps his victim and tears him open,
leaving him mutilated in a condition
that leads the disooverers Of the body to
believe tiger or some other wild beast
has clawed the man to death.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-11-12
A Unique Village.

Buokland- ON the Moor, q secluded vii
lage Of Devonshire. England. has no
public house, parson, policeman or pau
per. The squire owns all the land. The
farms are small, but profitable. The
farm laborers live in the squirrels cot
tages. When they fall sick, the squire
pays their wages as usual, and when
they are too old to work any more they
are continued on the pay list and potter
about, doing what they please.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-11-12
Nickel Coins.

Our nickel coins are really misnamed
and should be styled copper coins. The
cent nickel contains 70 per cent Of
copper and only % per cent Of nickel.
The ordinary cent nickel in common
use has the same proportions Of copper
and nickel, three fourths Of the former
and one fourth Of the latter
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-11-12
.yust Like Him.

Arthur-You think 1 don't love you,
darling? Why. would die for You.
Arethusa--Yes, and it would be just
like you to do it so that your funeral
would come ON a day when I had to
give up a real nice engagement to at
tend it. Oh. you men are 80 SELFISH
Boston Transcript.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-11-12
fro BE CONTINUED. ]
Applying ut Headquarters.

The caller, who held his head very
much to one side and had bandage
about his neck, deposited a coin in the
hand of the celebrated clairvoyant and
spiritual medium. Il WISH" he said.
"you would call up Job and ask him
what he would do if he had big boil
coming on the back Of his neck "-Chi-
cagO Tribune
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-11-12

In 1851 Mendoza suffered from an
earthquake, which shattered many
houses, and fire broke out among the
ruins, occasioning the most terrible con-
flagration the city had ever known.
Over 10, 900 lives were lost on this o.
casiOn.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-11-12
The Proper Time

Bridget-You are home early from
the wake thought it was to be an all
night affair.
Patrick-An all night affair? Sure it
must be Shape not wake you are
thinking of.-Truth.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-11-12

Wheat, in 100 parts, contains IA. 4 Of
water; mineral elements, Q; albumi-
noids, ID; carbohydrates, 676; crude
dber, 3; fats, Id
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-11-12
MISPLACED Magnetism.

II knew a fellow that could tame 8
tiger with glance OF his eye"
What became of him?"
He's dead. He tried it on bicycle
scorcher "-Chioago Record.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-11-12

The wife of Mr.. Leonard Wells of East
Brimfeld, Mass, had been suffering from
neuralgia for two days, not being able to
sleep or hardly keep still, when MIR. Holden,
her merchant sent her bottle OF Chamber
lain's Pain Balm, and ask that she give 1t q
thorough trial On meeting Mr.. Wells the
next day he was told that she was all right
the pain had left her within two hours. and
that the bottle of Pain Balm was worth SIS If
it could not be had for less. For sale at 50
cents per bottle by DR.. ]. X. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-11-12

VXIANTED SEVERAL FAITHFUL
w men or women to travel for respon
sble established house in Maryland. Salary
$3.50, payable $l5 weekly and expenses.
Position permanent. Reference. Enclose
self addressed stamped envelope. The Ma
tional, Star Building, Chicago.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-11-12
SOME COMMON NAMES.
Fifty Of the Most Numerous In Great Brit
ain and Ireland.

These are the 80 most common sur.
names Of the babies born in England
nnd Wales, in Scotland and in ireland,
arranged in the order Of their numerical
imnortanCei
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-02-08
Deputy Fruit Inspector. Canyo
FOR FREE SILVER.

In the senate last Saturday the Free
Silver substitute for the bond bill wa
passed by vote OF AZ to IS, majority
OF seven votes for silver. The vote in
detail is as follows:
Yeas-Allen. Bacon. Bate. Berry,
Blanchard. Brown. Butler. Call. Gamer
on. Cannon. Carter. Chiffon. Clarke.
Cockrell. Daniel. George. Harris, Irby,
Jones(Ark }. Jones (Nev.). Kyle. Mantle,
Mitchell (Ore.l Pascoe, PETER. Perkins,
Pettigrew, Pritchard, Pugh. Roach.
Shoup. Squire. Stewart, Teller, Tillman,
Turpie, Vest, Vooi ihees, Walthall, War.
r,n. White. Wilson-42.
Nays-Allison. Baker. Burroughs. CAT
fiery. Chandler. Davis, Elkins, Faulkner
Fry. Gallinger. Gear, Gibson. German,
GRAY. Hale, Hawley. Hill, Hosr. Lind
say. Lodge. Mcbride. Mcmillan. Martin
Mills. Mitchell (wis.l Morrell, Murphy
Nelson. Palmer, Plstt. Proctor. Sher
man. Thruston. Villas. Wetmore-35.
There is no reason to hope that th'
measure can by any possibility pass th'
house, there being not to exceed one
third Of that body fay orable TO silver.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-02-08

-Alvan Nicholson left nns e1iisrtlou
OF specimens Al the lSDEx once ;n< 9TH
er dav that is well worth cat " lo>s
At. They consist mostly Of inf'zr ar
row-heads. flint knives etc.. zbc were
found on John Smersge's place on> mil-
south OF town. The relics were faurd
at depth OF about three feet from the
surface and It is not unlikely that The
spot Is an ancient Indian burial place
-Cassia county people evidently be-
lie>e in being prepared for the the worst
IN all cases. According 70 the Oakley
Sun. at a recent swell wedding In that
town among the numerous presents be-
slowed on the happy couple were pair
OF baby shoes. an infants hood. high
chair etc. Doubtless the one important
item which was overlooked by the gift
givers, will be forthcoming in due time.
A goodly number OF citizers turned
out last Monday to assist In the work oi
improving the Emmett Cemetery. and 9
large amount OF work was accomplished
ID. W. G. Brown. who has been the lead
ing spirit in thiswork wishes to thank al
those who assisted, for the good worl
done aud says he is confident that 9th
ers who are interested will turn out will
ingly when there is other work TO do
The stockholders OF the Only Chance
Ditch Co. held meeting last Wednes
day to take action on the report OF Sur
veyor Stephenson who was employed re
Gently to furnish an estimate on tn
work that has already been done. Tn
stockholders expected that they ha'
considerably more than the required a
mount of work done, (about $1,000 bu
the engineers report showed that the.
are about $1,000 short Of the mark.