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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-17
Crockery DEPARTMENT

DINNER WARE SPECIAL We
have two open stock dinner patterns
one in Haviland China and the
other in fine English Porcelain-that
we have decided to close out to make
room for our new spring goods. The
decorations are in brown and pink.
II you have a set that you would like
to match, it will pay you to look
through this line, as the prices are
cut to the lowest notch to move
them quick.
One more lot of bargain Glassware.
Our custom srs are still calling for
it and here it goes:
Cream pitchers, imitation cut.
worth 10c, at &c.
Spoon holders, imitation cut, worth
10c. at &c.
Butter dishes, imitation cut, worth
10c, At SC.
Celery holders. imitation cut, worth
10c. at Sc.
Olive dishes, imitation cut, worth
10c, at Sc.
Sugar bowls, imitation cut, worth
Fruit COMFORTS, extra value, worth
zoe, at l0c.
Cream pitchers. finely engraved,
worth zoe, 1t 10c.
Celery holders. finely engraved,
worth 3Oc, at 1Oc.
Candy trays, large size, worth 20c,
at 10c.
Salad dishes, imitation cut, worth
Zoe, ct 10c.
Salt shakers. plated tops. worth
2Oc. at lOc.
Pepper shakers. plated tops. worth
zoe, ct 1Oc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-17
FOR RENT.

Nor RENT-NICELY FURNISHED ROOM
a convenient to business center at 1904
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-17
FOR SALE.

ENOR SALE-ONE NEW TRAPAr cR.IJE
Gosbarn. Rock Island. Charles HAYES
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-17

"ANTED-AGENTS FIFTY CENTS ON
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" rite for sample copy. Address the Catholic
News, IL Barclay street. New York
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-17

"ANTED-GIRL ABOUT Is YEARS OF
w age for light house work in small family
Must be neat. and preference will be given to
one fond OF children. Inquire at ARGUS ONCE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-17

THE next time Rock Island calls on
Fulton the people there will know it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-17
WANTED

WANTED-AGENTS: FOUR GOOD HIS
w tiers. Apply at once 1918 Second ave
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-17

"ANTED-AGENTS TO SEE BUSY MEN
W or canvass house to house, as preferred:
either sex: write name and address plainly say
A RGCS and enclose stamp. Address envelope
Postoffice box 20. Rock Island. Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-17

Is the best-in factth One True Blood Purifier.
D.a, cure liver ills; easy to
I1OOO 5 fllIS take, easy to operate. &c.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-18

s-rhe s.-don agent down at the depot
said that perhaps / could get you to
take me over 20 jacksonville. win you
do it?"
well, bud we're Just at de oats" Mr..
Hnnsicker said.
at am willing to wait until after sup
per, which will not interfere with the
harvesting. You will be well paid fer
your trouble"
Hereupon the rather shrill voice OF
woman came from the inner room.
She spoke In Pennsylvania Dutch, but
I was able 70 make out that her words
conveyed a command for her husband
70 comply with my request. She also
added that he should not offer 20 do the
work too cheaply.
smiled as / recognized in this one
of the provident traits of a Pennsylvania
Dutch farmers wife.
"rli pay you WELL" reiterated.
"I guess you should gif me feefty
cent" Mr.. Hunsicker said, In doubt
full manner, as though he really did
not expect to receive that amount, but
was determined 20 get all out OF me
that he could.
.It Is settled, then, that you take me
over. Wen not quarrel about the terms.
Allow me TO rest here under the cool
shade the remainder of the afternoon
and give me some supper, and You shall
have dollar"
The farmer was quite overwhelmed
by my munihcent offer, as was also the
hitherto unseen female. For the wom-
an peeped from behind the door OF the
kitchen to have look at me.
bowed 10 her, and she acknowledged
my salutation by coming forward.
at guess you hat no dinner" she said,
In a hospitable way.
The truth was, / had had none, and,
being rather healthy. was not sorry
20 be ushered 10 the table, where
was bountifully supplied.
During the meal the woman favored
me with many searching glances, which
/ attributed 10 her curiosity.
After I had finished my repast we
again returned TO the front porch.
"You have a nice place here" ] said
handing the man cigar. 1.-THE house
Is new. is Il not?"
"Aboud fife year Old" he answered.
and then his wife took up the converse
ton.
eve rented farm ofer at Jacksonville
for a long dime. Bud We nefer had nj
childrens, so We safed some money and
bought dis farm" she said.
The woman was eager for little gos
ain. and was bound TO have II, In spiti
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-18
TOO EMOTIONAL.
She Mlstook an Icehouse for the
Tomb of washington.

She Mlstook Icehouse for the
Tomb of Washington.
If the men who become the objects of
hero worship could see the evidence of
the feeling they inspire, they would
possibly be even more reconciled TO
leaving this sphere for any other, bet
ter or worse. Sometimes they do know;
and then they need TO exercise album
dant charity.
An American who has lived much
abroad says that he was present, on one
occasion, when a country woman of his
own met a famous poet. She saw the
object other idolatry. She rushed for
ward and struck an attitude.
"And is it possible" she cried. dra-
materially, that l look upon Brown
ing?"
One feels that DR.. Johnson, in the
same circumstances, would have re-
marked. grufiy: Don't be fool,
madam"
Again, there are times when pathos
is showered only upon the dead. t. +.
Silleck says that on one of his holiday
excursions he visited Mount Vernon,
and there, in the grounds, he came upon
a middle-aged lady, lSneeling before a
building at some distance from the
monument. She was bathed In tears.
Mr.. Silleck walked up TO her, and asked
IL she were in trouble.
"No, sir" said she. thank you very
much. l am not in trouble, but my pa
triotic feelings overcome me when
gaze upon the tomb of the Father of his
Country"
"I quite understand, !" said Mr.. Silleck
gently. "but, my dear madam, you have
made mistake. This is not the tomb
OF Washington. 1t is over yonder. This
Is the icehouse."
And drying her tears, the lady moved
quietly away.-Youth's Companion.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-18

The Ft-.s Words the Startled sssp-
herds Heard.

nerus hrnEo~
The advent OF the Child of Bethlehem
and the manger brought brightness.
cheer and courage. and the words that
the angels spoke were repeated after
ward by the Saviour: BE OF good
cheer; IL Is /; be not afraid" IL fear
could but be banished from the
world and from human hearts Life
would indeed be a different thing and
would take on a very different showing-
And II only the cheering words OF the
angel OF Bethlehem's plains and OF the
Saviour himself be listened 10 and re-
garded, not only as our blessed Christ
mas day. but every day OF the year;
would be hedged about by sense OF
protecting power. When temporal mat
tiers seem 10 have reached their worst,
men say: "Ah, well, after all God
relgns and we can but trust Him." How
much more loyal and noble 10 trust the
Lord at all timesi That is what the
Psalmist determined To do.
Perhaps some who read these lines
have never thought particularly before
that the first words spoken by the
Christmas angel were: Fear not"
The men who saw the angel OF tho
Lord while watching their hocks by
night were sore afraid at sight OF the
celestial visitant, and AZ the glory of the
Lord which shone round about them
Are not we, alasl often afraid still at
some special manifestation OF the pres
ence and the glory OF the Lord? Christ
mas Is cheerful and jubilant. II should
be so. Christmas comes with merry
greetings, and an interchange OF loving
ly bestowed gifts. This is right. The
greatest gift the world ever saw. or ever
will see, was bestowed by Heaven on
this redeeming day. Why not let fresh
confidence, fresh courage, fresh love
come and brood like announcing an
gels at this blessed time, driving all fear
away? The world has need of all the
cheer that II can CLEAN. Humanity
needs reassurIng every day. The chief
apostle OF the New Testament bids his
hearers comfort one another, and In
many places speaks of comfort" we'll
| knowing the need which sooner or later
the children OF men are sure 10 feel.
There are many comforting and beau-
tiful foreshadowings In this world OF
the supreme comforts and joys OF
Heaven On Christmas day the family
comes together, joyful words Of well
come are spoken, kindly smiles and gem
tie manners characterize the passing
hours, and love tokens are given and re-
ceived. Unpleasant things are ban
ished from the memory, and at least
for one bright day there is n feeling of
good will and a sense OF goo0cheer that
makes one hopeful and strong. All
earthly types are but faint when COM
pared with the Heavenly; bHt may not
Christmas day prove inspiring, and the
soothing message Fear not" creep into
the heart and abide there. and, taken In
connection with the pleasant reunions
OF earth, give joyful hint OF that tear
less, peaceful cline where no sorrow
can invade, no parting word be heard,
and where perfect love casts out oil
fear?-Christiam Work.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-18
HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS.
some Fragments OF Thought from
the United Presbyterian.

the United Presbyterian.
Gods love TO us. our love 20 God
and our love TO our fellowmen are
three I'm one; they cannot be separated.
When one knows that God loves him
and that he loves God he ought 20 be
happy even though wronged and re-
Viled.
IL Is not the amount OF riches one
has that makes him coyetous, but the
inordinate love Of either little or much
wealth.
One OF weak faith may thank God for
his benefits; but that is strong faith
that clings 70 God under his shifting
hand, and says: Though He slay me,
yet will trust in Him"
There are fish In the sea- Even II
you have toiled all night without sue
cess, in the morning throw out the net
again and give II wide sweep. Sue
cess awnits those who persevere.
The sun never seems 10 shine so
brightly as when the rain Is over and
the clouds have passed away just so
our brightest days follow our nights
OF weeping. weeping may endure for
night, but Joy cometh in the morn
ing"
Every life needs comfort, and this
comfort, when most needed, cannot be
impaired by human friends. One Of
the tendcrest manifestations OF Divine
grace is that in which the Heavenly Fa-
thcr reveals Himself as ''rhe God OF oil
comfort"
What we get comes out OF what we
have. IN q farmer desires 20 multiply
his little store OF wheat, Il can only be
done by giving up what he has. Com
hitting this 10 the ground, with full
confidence that harvest VIII be given
In return Is conservation. So also does
that which we hope 20 have come out
of that which we now have, II we conse-
/ crate IA 10 God
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-18
Like Hogs or Like Gentlemen"

Years ago, when II was more the
fashion in Kansas than at present,
United States District Attorney "Bill"
Perry gave stag party" to his gem
tlemen friends at Fort Scott. He had
procured a bountiful supply OF cold
beer for the delectation OF his guests,
but hid IL away in an upper room as n
post-prandial surprise. When the
proper time arrived for the revelation
Of his surprise he said'to the assembled
company:
"Boys, l have lot OF cold beer up
stairs, but before we start / want 70
know whether you intend TO drink like
gentlemen or like hogs"
"Oh, wei drink like gentlemen; lead
on, Billy" chorused n dozen voices In
reply.
THAT settles IT," replied the jovial
host, as smile rippled over all three
OF his double chins. "I'll have 10 send
for more beer. A hog always knows
when he's got enough."-Kansas City
Journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-18

at least In all business relations. and
her absolute trust in me, after all the
cruel insinuations and the cold looks
of suspicion, was balm TO my wounded
spirit.
There was another. the brightest, fair
est and best of women, who also felt
confidence in my integrity, or at least
had done so; one whose affection i
had gained. But had not heard from
her since Immediately after the rob
berry, and whether her trust and love
still remained mistaken / could not
say. had no reason TO doubt her; but
then time works wonderful changes
in a woman's opinions, often.
After supper Jake drove me over 20
Jacksonville. Sarah accompanied us. OF
course. She would have been intensely
pleased TO have me stay at her own
house. but / was longing for the rest
and peace which the old homestead
seemed 20 promise, and so could not
be persuaded to change my plans.
At the corner OF two roads, near the
house, dwelt an old widow. who had
taken care Of my place.
The large farm had been rented out
in parcels TO neighboring farmers, but
the house had remained vacant ever
since my grandfather's death.
We stopped at the widows home for
the key, and the old lady came along
with us.
Soon 1 stood upon the porch and
gazed around upon the scenes which
had stamped themselves so strongly
upon my boyhood's mind that even now
after all these years, they seemed won.
derfully familiar. missed the white
headed old gentleman, whose figure had
been the most beautiful OF all TO my
boyish mind. With sigh / turned "a
the door, placed the key in the lock
turned the bolt. and entered, followed
reverentially by Sarah and her husband
and Mrs. Snyder, the old widow.
fro BE CONTINUED
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-18

of the fact that the dinner dishes were
awaiting her.
"Did you ever know old Abram Nell
son, OF Nelsonvllle?" 1 asked, willing
to indulge her wish. "It's long time
now since he died-1s years"
ayes, We knew him. II vas part OF his
farm We rented after he died." the man
made response.
/ could not restrain smile at his
clumsy way Of putting IL, but before
I could ask another question the WON
an came up 10 where / was standing
and gazed earnestly into my face.
Zach, Gottl It's truel" she ex-
claimed, clutching my arms. Its Mel,
little Nell Ach Colt. knew It'll"
Then her excitement ended in food
Of tears. / gazed down at her in as
constituent, and as / looked recollec-
ton came TO me.
"why, surely, used 10 know YOU"
said, smiling down upon her. "You
must be Sarah. You used TO work at
Grandfather Nelson's when / was a
small boy, and took care of me during
my visits"
Zach. seei he knows mel" the woman
exclaimed, turning toward her husband
'He would not forget Sarahl So, so.
After so long a dime. Ach, myl And
now you are a man, and haf growed SO
bigl"
/ really should have explained before
that my name is Nelson Conway. Ihad
been rather a small. puny child, and my
r. A. n a
Soon Jake went about his business
harvesting the oats. Sarah and sat
all that afternoon under the cool shade,
talking about old times.
Ny parents had been dead many
years. and II was something new in my
experience 20 be petted, deferred TO
and made much Of. Sarah took up the
acquaintance just where II had been
broken of rs years ago, and seemed i'm
bued with an augmented alteration for
me.
felt there was one true, loyal sosl
in the world whom / could depend on,
and, In the natural desire for sympathy
and consolation, recounted 20 her al
my troubles, including the circum.
stances connected with the bank rob
berry and the suspicion under which
had groaned in spirit for year now.
eft seems as though were fated e
sarry that load 20 the grave" re
marked. despondingly.
Zach. no, indeed you Won't Done
you feel pad aboud IL, Mel. You see 4
come right. Let dem come 20 me-
Sarah continued. waxing indignant
"let dem come 20 me. dell dem II
grandson OF Abram Nelson Is thief
Ano dey find out some day"
, Her assurances comforted and en-
couraged me very much. For knew
my life I'D BEEN honorable and square
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-18
FoRBEARANCE.
One of the Most Important Charac-
tcristics of Love.

One OF the most important character
izations OF love, in the thirteenth chap
ter Of /. Corinthians, is that IL "suf.
fereth long and is kind" II Is hard TO
be wronged and maligned and still keep
sweet and Christlike In IL ALL
When Paul reached Rome, notwith-
standing an imprisonment OF over two
years, due entirely 10 the jews, and also
TO the fact that he had been prosecuted
by them from the very beginning OF his
ministry, he sent at once for the chief OF
the Jews, and in an interview marked
by great kindness and franlSness, said
that he had nothing OF which 20 accuse
his nation.
Forbearance is not n weak acquies-
cence in injustice and wrong. Some
people never resent anything, not be-
cause OF their forbearnnce, but because
OF the sluggishness and insensibility OF
their nature, or because OF a sickly SEM
tlmentality that cannot appreciate or
feel wrong. The apostle Paul had an
intense nature, and must have keenly
felt the injustice done him by his coun-
trymen, but he knew Christ, and his
heart was full OF Christian love.
There Is abundant opportunity for
the exercise OF forbearance. Persons OF
quick tempers and strong feelings muss
not excuse themselves for not possess
ing this grace. Forbearance. I'm the
truest sense OF the word, belongs 70
strong natures and IL the direct and
rich fruitage OF clear Apprehension OF
the Gospel, and a dominant love for
Christ and for those for whom lie died.
DR.. J. w. Conley, in Our Young
People.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-18
SOCIAL FALsEHooDs.
A Delicate Subject Discussed = I'm
Truth Alone il Righteousness.

A Delicate Subject Discussed = I'm
Truth Alone Is Righteousness.
This subject often is somewhat mis-
understood. Dangerous although every
departure from absolute truth may be-
circumstances certainly alter cases.
For instance, when lady who does not
wish to receive callers instructs her
maid TO say that she is "out," although
she Is in the house, no lie is involved,
because IL is understood generally that
the reply need not mean absent from
the premises. but may mean that one is
not at home 20 visitors. IL Is better 20
say that one Is engaged" and this ex-
preston Is coming into common use.
Yet there Is no falsehood in the other in
social circles, where the meaning of
such terms is known, any more than
there is falsehood in speaking OF the
revolution OF the sun around this earth.
There are occasions, also, when one
may diverge from exact truth in the
sense OF not telling the whole OF IL.
Sometimes Needless or actually imper-
tinent questions are asked by some one
who has no right TO the knowledge
which correct reply would convey,
when 10 answer fully would betray
trust, vet when not TO answer NJ all or
10 eyade would be equivalent 20 declar-
ing everything. Then, although no ut
terance may be made which is not true
so far as II goes, II Is Legitimate 10 dis
criminate in replying so far as TO re-
fuse TO say more than Is inevitable.
But the needless and often absurd ex-
aggerations which are so common In
conversation, the batteries which are
intended TO tickle the self-conceit Of
those 20 whom they are offered and are
not heartily believed by those who ut
! ter them, and the excuses which we
make for ourselves while perfectly
aware that they are only true In part,
Il at all-how can frank and honest
spirit regard these with anything but
shame?
Social usage never can justify false
hood, although, ns we have said, IL may
30 modify conditions as 10 remove the
falseness from statement untrue in
mere form. In respect 10 falsehood, MS
20 other matters, the spirit rather than
the form Is the vital thing. False pre-
lenses in speech or in manner Of life
are degrading and sinful. In truth
alone, in society or out OF IL, are dig
nifty, safety, peace and honor. In truth
alone ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
alist.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-18
FOR SUNDAY READING.
a CHRISTMAS CAROL

Yet once again and sweetly
hear the Joy bells ring
And Peace on earth. good will toward
men"
The happy children sing.
An echoing chorus answers
For all the Heavenly throng.
With one accord unite their praise
In the angelic song
what mean these loud hosannRs9
Why ring the bells or earth7
To those who listen. lol a voice
Proclaims the Christ child's birth
Bring branches OF green holly
With mistletoe and pine,
And weave symbolic emblems for
The Infant Lord Divine.
Let charity all hearts instill
With hope and faith combined,
Let Christmas waken In the soul
A love for all mankind.
Let peace be felt I'm every breast,
And when the day Is DONE
With one accord let thankful prayers
BE made for Gods dear Son.
Josephine Canning. In Good Housekeep-
ing
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-18
Hrreaitx.

II has been said that the training OF
a boy should begin with his grand
mother. Where this precaution has
been neglected there should be some
charity for the boy n he does not turn
out well. and the generous parent Will
not refuse TO bear at least portion OF
the responsibility.
"Your son Robert, Mr.. Waxworth,"
remarked a teacher to the father Of
one Of his pupils. is not lacking in ca.
pacity 10 learn and has many good
points. but he Is apt 20 think that what
he does Is always right. lie Is very
self-conceited."
Il know H." replied the father, with
a deep sigh. HE gets that character
istic from his mothers folks. In other
respects he takes after our side OF the
family. Youths Companion.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-18
cift az Opportunity.

An unpleasant or difficult duty II
large opportunity. Strength comes
through self-conquest, but there Is no
conquest where there Is nothing ~
overcome. lie who refuses good 10 an
enemy, OF forgiveness 10 his persecu-
tor, practically chooses 10 be weak
when he declines 20 accept the dlyinely
given opportunity to be strong.-s. 8.
Times.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-18
ENCOURAGEMENT.
The Attitude 90 lie Taken when Odds
seem Against us.

seem Against us.
Disappointing facts do not wnrrnnt
discouraging conclusions. II Ia not
likely that Caleb and Joshua were de-
lghtfully exhilarated by the sight Of
the giants, and the walled cities, any
more than the other ten spies were
The giants were actually no bigger, and
the walls actually no higher, 10 the ten.
than 70 the two. The facts were the
same. but Caleb and Joshun concluded
differently. Why? Because they In
eluded differently. The ten faced the
situation by themselves; the two faced
II with God. The "ten judged God In
sight OF their difficulties, and said; 'N
cannot be done" The two judged the
difficulties in the sight OF God, and said:
1--WE are able" II. in the bright lexicon
OF youth, there Is no such word az fan,
50 in the records OF our lives as Chris
tians. who trust In the living God, there
never should be written; And they
brought back discouraging report"
Let the odds be against ms. and obstacles
seem insurmountable. we have but 90
include the Almighty In faith. and our
selves IN fidelity, and let God draw con-
illusions. "He shall not fail. nor be dis
couraged." IL the Divine intention con-
corning every soul. truztful and true.--s
s. s. Times.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-18
Grent Nnmes.

we want impcrishable names, char
r-ters, which will stand the test OF
time. The worlds history glows with
names Of its heroes, and they stand In
n grand procession before ourimagina-
uon.-Rey. II. @. Seymour.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-18
Missed HIN Rather Late.

When DR.. whewell. master Of Trinity
college. Cambridge, was n tutor be once
invited a number OF his men 70 a "wine'
AS the entertainments Of those day.
used 10 be called. Noticing vacant
place, he said TO his servant; why L
not Mr.. Smith here7' "He II dead, sir.
was the reply. II wish you would tell
me when my pupils d1e. was the indig-
uantanswer.-Sa Francisco Argonaut
Plain food suits not dainty appetites
--Fiizn Tabor.