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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-27
French as She Is SPOKE,

The Emerald Isle is not the only hab-
itat of bulls, and the connection be-
tween the Gallo and Celtic races must
be close indeed, if the following gems,
given upon no less an authority than
that of the Journal des Tribunaux az
emanations of the judicial mind in
France are to be considered genuine:
'Justice is not clandestine cavern
where people are strangled behind their
backs.''
II esteem my honorable colleague too
highly to admit for a moment that he
can believe in the truth of what he al
leges."
That house of business was but a
forest of. bandits.''
1.-The defunct took his place at the ia
bic, meanwhile manifesting a keen dis
pleasure at not having been invited"
''You are to blame for building sump-
tuous palaces that throw dust into peo-
pies eyes. New York Commercial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-27
Plleel Pueai Rllss.

Dr.. Williams' Indian Pile Ointment
viii cure blind. bleeding, liberated
and itching piles. It sbsorbs the
tumors, -allays the itching At once,
acts - q poultice, giving instant re.
lief. DR.. williams Indian Pile ONT
ment Is prepared only for piles
and itching Of the private parts. aud
nothing else; Every box is guaran-
teed. Sold by druggists ofsent BY
mail for 80 cents and 81 per box.
WILLIAMS M'r'o. Co., Props Cleve-
land. Ohio. For sale BY all drug
1fstQ.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-27
Some Odd Wills.

One Of the oldest documents of the
will kind known was that of Queen Aus
trigilda, consort of King Goutram of
Burgundy. The dying princess enjoined
upon her husband to slay and bury in
the same grave with her the physicians
who had attended her. Another will
was that of husband who forbade his
wife's marrying on pain of his returning
to haunt her. This is quite different
from that of a woman who instructed
her executors to seek out "some nice,
good, pretty girl, who would make an
affectionate second wife to her spouse.
1t is fact interesting in this connec-
ton that the first Napoleon actually be-
queathed 10000 francs to q fellow
named Cantillon, who had been tried
for attempting the assassination of the
Duke Of Wellington Dis
patch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-27
FEET AND CHARACTER.


What the Pedal Extremities Reveal -
One Who Knows.
The person who had his character
read by the palmist must now go to the
first cousin Of the chiropodist in order
to learn whether the markings ON the
foot agree with the representations of
the hand.
According to the adopts, a small in
step denotes religious temperament,
while if it is high it suggests self con-
sciousness. If arched. it indicates love
OF luxury, while if it is thin in addi-
ton 1t not only demonstrates the desire
for apprc baton and applause, but the
possession of honor and lofty ideals. A
thick. heavy instep. which the boot
maker would describe as rather high, is
the mark of the individual who is ca
pable of great exertion continued over a
long time, the instep, in fact, of the
worker.
The heel is another of the great dag.
nostic points. If it is smooth and round
and without any prominent outlines, it
declares the individual to belong to that
commonplace order which never achieves
distinction and who, though pleasant
enough in his or her way to live with,
Is yet devoid of any special talent. If it
Is small, it shows that the owner is ca
pable of going heart and soul into any
work that he undertakes.
Long toes suggest artistic capacity,
just as do long fingers of a certain
shape, while short toes indicate selfish
ness. If they are crooked as well as
long, they demonstrate the possession of
good common sense and no little bust
ness capacity, while toes separated by Il
distinct interval, i'll spite of the COM
preston i'll which fashionable boots COM
pei them, are indicative of emotion. If
they curve downward, they indicate an
amiable turn of mind, and different por-
tons of them denote different character
istics as do the so called mountains
and valleys" Oh the palm.
In addition to all these characteristics
the markings on the sole must be care
fully considered, for they may modify
certain ether peculiarities. 1t is impos-
sible. however, to lay down any laws of
self guidance i'll these minutia, but the
broad facts will no doubt furnish a suf-
ticient stimulus for further investiga-
ton at the hands of the wise women of
the world, for they must be indeed wise
who can read, as i'll an open book, char
acter which may be formed by the con-
strictions of fashionable boot.
Whatever else may be done, howev-
er. it is safe to say that great toes
which are pressed out of the straight
line, and which are therefore in hide
Gus contrast with the beautiful feet of
Trilby, bespeak an egregious vanity in
their possessor and proclaim a belief in
the proverb which states that ito be
beautiful one must suffer" This, how
ever, was the old fashioned idea, which
it is hoped the vogue of Mr.. du Maui
Tier's heroine will have done a great
deal to counterfeit. - Philadelphia
Times
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-27
THE SHREW MOUSE.
Some Queer Superstitions About . Harm
less Little Animal.

less Little Animal.
The shrew, Or shrew mouse, as it is
commonly called, is found i'll nearly all
parts of the world. 1t is distinguished
by an elongated. pointed muzzle, small
eyes, plantigrade, six toed feet and
glands that secrete Il musky fluid. AL
together it closely resembles a mouse,
but it is really not related to the mouse
family.
When at home, it is either under q
pile of rubbish or in a hole which it
has burrowed in the earth. 1t is noctur-
nal in its habits, but perfectly harm
less. yet at one time it was much dis
liked and prosecuted because it was
thought to be dangerous, mischievous
animal. Among the Italians the notion
was prevalent that the bite of shrew
was extremely poisonous. The French
and the English believed that if shrew
ran over an animals foot the animal
felt great pain and eventually became
paralyzed. Hence if a horse, a COW or a
goat became little stiff in its limbs
the foolish people at once declared it
"shrew struck" and the poor shrews
had to suffer i'll consequence.
OF course the ''shrew struck" animal
had to have something to cure it, SO an
ash tree was selected and a deep hole
was bored into its trunk. Then shrew
was captured, put alive into the hole,
the hole was securely plugged and the
innocent little animal was left to die of
starvation.
The ignorant believed that, after such
All act, the ash tree had power to cure
"shrew struck" animals, and whenever
an animal became inactive or a little
numb i'll its limbs its owner hurried to
the ''shrew ash" cut switch from it
and switched the "shrew struck" beast.
The smarting caused by the switching
naturally made the helpless animal
move about as much as it possibly could,
and in a short time it was pronounced
cured. Times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-27
How Powdssiy Gained Position.

Wv YIN NcWSs
The appointment OF Terence v.
Powderly to Office 10 accepted by the
labor organizations as challenge
and defiance. This 10 not strange
under all the circumstances, and ii
must have been anticipated aud reck
oned upon when the appointment
was made, or rather, when the un-
Outstanding was arrived at. previous
to the Observation-Disclosures, in pur.
susnce of which Powderly a6au.
doned his previous public associa-
tions and attitude and adopted those
suggested by Mark A. Hanna. II is
the right OF every mas to change his
views, and to sever his connections
with other men. for reasons satiefac-
tory to himself, yet those who have
known and lived with such a man
will probably never surrender the
privileges Of commenting upon the
inducements to such q change.
Especially is this the case
where the changing 10 q
prominent person and has pos.
sessed the regard and leadership
OF his fellows. And when it 10 prob.
able that this novel attitude has
been brought about by sordid and
unprincipled considerati on, or bee q
dictated BY motives OF rev epge. crit.
icism must be expected and denunci-
atiou is likely to follow Is Of course.
Terence Powderly claimed 10 be a
democrat. The only political Office
he ever held he owed to the demo-
Gratis Of the place where he resided,
and 1t was bestowed as a reward OF
his partisan activity. He identified
him self with the party. He expressly
and emphstieally endorsed in public
and on the stump the policy it up.
held. Ia the midst Of the late pre.i
Dental campain, having lost the
leadership Of his Industrial organ.
ization, he uublushingly changed
sides. and without explanation or
apology. took q position directly op.
posite to the one he had ther e tofore
held. 1t was charged at the time
tina: he had perverted to obtain 40
office from Mckinley, and BY an I'M.
derstandiDg with and under q prom
Use from McKinley's managers. 1,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-27
Sir Henry Ipvipg's Magnanimity.

The changes Of fortune place people
sometimes in peculiar and embarrassing
positions. A good story is told Of Sir
a young man, earning his laurels and
comparatively unknown, Sbakxpeare's
play Much Ado About Nothing" was
about to be presented to the public by a
certain manager of prominence. Irving
had a part assigned to him, which he
diligently studied. Letter perfect in his
lines, he felt assured of ultimate sue
cess, but unfortunately the manager
disliked has acting of it and took occa.
sion to censure him before the company,
much to his modification. Furthermore,
the manager took the part away and
gave him another, less prominent, but
more difficult,
Years went by, and Irving steadily
climbed to fame that brought him
knighthood, while the critical manager
gradually lost ground. One day, shortly
after Irving announced his intention of
producing Much Ado About Nothing"
the old manage presented himself and
asked that "a part be assigned to him.
Irving granted the request-a and gave
him the very part he had forced him to
play years before. During rehearsal
Irving narrowly watched the manager
acting and at fhe conclusion went up to
him and shook his hand after gravely
complimenting him upon his rendering
of the part. Then lie promoted him to
the part from which he had been re-
dueed. II never knew what GOALS Of
fire. meant till then," was the remark
which the old actor and manager was
overheard to make when Irving retired.
-Harper's Round Table.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-27
Chronic Rheumatism Cured.

DR.. II. d. Hettinger. Indianapolis.
Iud says: "For several months after
spraining my ankle l was seve ELY
afflicted with rheumatism. l finally
tried Detchon's Mystic Cure for
rheumatism. and in four days could
walk without my cane; two bottles
cured me sound and well. Sold by
Otto Grotjau. druggist, 1901 Second
avenue. Rock Island. Gust Schlegel
& Son. 22O West Second street. Dav-
export.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-27
The ever-ready Injunction Is again

The ever-ready Injunction IL again
cutting figure IN the m,ners
strike. The injunction is one OF
the abominations Of our sy,
tenn Of Jurisprudence; a necessary
evil. perhaps. but ono that should be
regulated. and the authorities en-
powered to issue one at least greatly
curtsiled. Nine times out OF ten the
In uuction defeats justice instead
OF insuring it. Rock Island
will furnish $1,000 people who
will testify to that, and there
are 23S,000 Woodmen scattered
over this land who will say amen
to IL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-27
Atssatieo. Old Soldiers.

The manufacturers have instructed
n. +. Bahnsen and T. H. Thomas, to
give . bottle Of 25-cent size of Foley's
Collie cure free to the first soldier OF
the civil war that spplies for same.
1t is the great remedy for chronic
disrrhoea, cramp collie. and all bowel
complaints.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-27
Administrators Notice.

Estate OF Rebecc3 Ramecy, deceased.
The undersigned hsvinx been appointed &C.
ministfator Of the estate Of Bebccca Ramsey,
ate Of the county Of Rock leland, etate Of
Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice that
will appear before the county Of Rock leland
ounty, at the county court room In he
ity Of Rock Island, At the September tenn, ON
he first Monday In September next, at which time
persons having claims against said estate are
otiAed and requested 70 attend, for the purpose
having the same adjuetsd.
An persons indebted to said estate ere request
cd TO make Immediate payment 10 the UNDER
signed.
Dsted this Sd day Of July A. D.. 1897.
GDoEGE b. RICHMOND, Administrator.
SWEENEY WALKER. Attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-27

LAST fall train loads of Ohio and
Peun.ylvania miners journeyed to
McKinley's front yard and cheered
themselves hoaree, while Mr.. McKin-
ley and Mark Hsnus were bowling
acknowledgements. Today. Marx
Hanna. mine owner, has increased
tax on his product. and then reduced
the wages Of his miners.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-27

II You want to quit tobacco. using
easily and forever, be made we'll,
strong. magnetic. full Of new life and
vigor, take No-To- BAG, the wonder
worker that makes weak men strong.
Many gain ten pounds in ten days.
Over 400. 600 cured. Buy No-To-Bac
from your own druggist. who will
guarantee . cure. Booklets and SOM
pies mailed free. address Sterling
Remedy COMPANY. Chicago or New
York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-27

The ancient copper mines Of Sinai
have just been re-explored. These were
worked BY the Egyptians or their slaves
1000 years ago and are believed to have
been abandoned about 1000 years ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-27
women Criminsls In Rus,ia,

Russia's penal statistics show that in
the dominion Of the car the women
criminals outnumber the men by nearly
80 per cent, just the contrary being the
case in other countries. Most of the wo-
men criminals are unmarried, and the
majority come from the laboriDg classes
in the cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-27
Administrator Notice.

Betate Of Christine Bunchcf. deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed ad
miniotya.of Of the te'atc OF Christine
buncher. late Of the county OF Rock Island.
state Of lIlinoie. deceased, hereby Rives notice
that be will appear before the county court Of
6oek Island county, ct the equity court
room. In the city Of Rock Island, Ct III Sep
temb. term, on the Grpt Monday 10 September
neat. ~ which time ali persons having claims
against sai6 estate are notified and requested TO
attend for the purpose ofhsving the same nd-
justed. An persons indebted 70 eaio estate ARE r.
quested 70 make imnediate payment to the q, =
derefened.
Dated this I'D day o. July A. D.. 1877
MATHEs BUScHEB, Admin Isl lior.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-27
LEGAL
Administrator Notice.
Eetate Of Dora Beck, Deceased.

Ettute OF Dcf8 beck, Uece0eed.
Tho undersigned having been appointed sfnin.
ittratof Of the estate Of Dora Beck late Of
lie county Of Rock Island, state Of Illinois, de-
ceased. hereby gives notice that he win sppe n
before the county court Of Rock Island coun.
y, a. the county court rom. in the
lily OF Rock Island, at the Augu ( term. on
he hrst Monday in August, next. 1t which time
Ill persons having claims against said %.
ate sre notified and requested 70 after for the
urpoee OF having the same adjusted.
An pereons indebted to said estate are request.
d to make immediate payment 10 the under.
.iRnOd.
Datsd this 7th day OF June. A. D. 1887.
0orrLIKB BBcK, Administrator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-27

The Prince of Wales will be presi-
dent Of the royal commission having
charge OF the British section Of the
Paris exposition OF 1900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-27

eAACy oAC CAPCSeSA UOuO
the same work. Their duties ]
compel them to be on their feet from
morning to night, and many of them,
in q short time, contract these dis
tressing complaints called "fcmale
diseases"
Then occur Irregularities, suppressed
or painful menstruation, weakness,
indigestion, leucorrh9a, general de-
bility and nervous prostration.
They are beset with such symptoms
Us dizziness, faintness, lassitude, ex-
citability, irritability. nervousness,
sleeplessness, melancholy, "all-gone"
and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. feelings,
blues and hopelessness.
In such cases there is one tried and
true remedy. Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound at once removes
such troubles. The following 10 .
sample:
"My dear Mrs. Pinkham After
writing you, and before your answer
came, / was too miserable to go to the
store, and SO lost my position. That
was five weeks ago. Fam now back
again in my old place, and never felt
SO well in all my life. The bear
ing-down pains and whites have left
me, and l am not a bit nervous or
blue. Life looks brighter 20 me. I
don't get tired, my temper is real
sweet, and l could scream right out
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-27

ii match is held to eellulcid bill
hard ball. the ball will catch fire and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-27

NHARLY 100 OF New Ravens ia.
nous Elm trees are reported to be
dead and will have to be cut down
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-27

When bilious or cossivs eat . Cas-.
caret candy cathartic. cure guaran-
ted. 10 oants. Is cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-27
TIRED SALESWOMEN.

GupIOy0fS SHOULD De MOr0 O00p
eiderote OF Their Health.
Interesting Statement by . Young LAdy
In Brooklyn.
In the vast retail blishments Of
large cities, many wc-len are en-,
ployed as saleswomen.
Men formerly held the positions that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-27
MISCELLANEOUS,

I OSr-A DARK RED WALLET CONTAIN
IL ing - bill and some valuable paper.
tfoder please return wallet and papers Il
Reidy Bros. and keep the money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-27

NOR SALE OR RENT-A HOUSE OF II
Il rooms at 1910 Third avenue; contains ii
modern Improvements and Is In good repair
Apply to +. G. Frazer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-27

SOuQctuueS IL
Your Vegeta
Compound il
my stand
by. You
don't know
how thank
tul I an to
you for saw
ing me from
suffering.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-27

TO STORE IN CHEAP,
vstor at 1858 Second avenue Johnny Jones.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-27

nor SALE OR EXCHANGE GOOD
Il paying bakery business ut ll0s Third ave
nue.. Owner wishes to engage In other bust
ness. VIII take real estate 10 exchange. Call
at above number for particulars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-27
FOR RENT.

ENoR RENT-A SRooM COTTAGE. M
n Eighth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-27

NOR RENT-CONvENIENT FLAT OF
TO v. Dauber
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-11-13
CABLE TO WEST INDIES.
Great Britain Independent of the
United States.

New York, Nov. 5. A special cable
from London to the Evening Post says:
Today's issue of shares and debentures
by the West Indian Cable Company, Lin
tied, marks the beginning Of the end of
England's dependency upon the United
States for cable connection with the West
Indies. But for President Cleyeland's s
Venezuela war message England would
have been quite content to continue to
depend upon the United States lines via
Florida and Cuba, but the officials here
realized the possibility of war with the
United States and the consequent isola-
ton Of the West Indian colonies, so she
set about the negotiations which, after
long fight, arrangements We're made for
a yearly subsidy Of 10000 pounds to Brit
ish- Canadian capitalists who own the Hal
flax Bermuda cable for it's extension from
the Bermudas and ultimately to all other
leading West Indian islands and South
America. The cable will be completed by
the first of February. Showing the spirit
Of the new enterprise, it may be said of
loidf ISSUE VI Pooo,ooo Ill S1idIeS anu
100000 in a. per cent debentures more
than twot thirds were subscribed privately
before the issue was offered to the public
A similar imperial undertaking, the
Pacific cable project, is still a subject of
inquiry The Canadian proposal for a
cable to Australia from Vancouver has
now been supplemented by rival pro-
ject to connect Australia with England
via Cape Colony, without touching for
eign territory.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-11-13
INCREASE IN THE PENSION ROLL
Nearly $4,000 Paid Out Durin.
the Past Year.

Washington. Nov. 6.-The first annual
report OF Commissioner of Pensions H. G..
Evans to the secretary of the interior
shows that there were added to the pen
sion roll during the year the names of
3o,3lO new pensioners. and there were
restored to the rolls 3o7l pensioners who
had previously been dropped, a total of
54072. During the same time the losses
to the roll We're 81 800 by death. 1914 by
remariiage of widows and mothers. 1915
by legal limitation (minors). 1858 for fail
ure to claim pension for three years. and
4o6O for other causes, an aggregate of Al
l22. The whole number of pensioners on
the rolls June 30, 1897, was 976O14 the
gain over the previous year being 5366.
Seven widows of revolutionary soldiers
and nine daughters of revolutionary sol
diers are still on the rolls. During the
year 1924 claims of various classes were
not allowed. This number, however. does
not include claims which were made for
higher rates of pensions. The amount dis
bursed for pensions by the pension agents
during the year was $l39, ,159.242. The
amount disbursed by treasury settlement
was Sl50,475, total of Sl39, ,949,7l7. This
exceeds the amount disbursed during the
fiscal year of 1896 by the sum of 81 9O4.
400
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1897-11-13
SHOT AT HIS MAN AT CLOSE RANGE.
ARRAY Took Place in Street Crowd
ed With Citizens.

Colfax Nov. An exciting shooting
atfray occurred on Main street about 4
o'clock yesterday Cy Heatherly, farm
er. shot Dan Downs twice at close range.
one bullet going through his left ear, the
other lodging in his right arm. The men
were standing on Main street at the time.
Had not both bullets struck Downs some
innocent party would undoubtedly have
been shot. as the street was crowded with
men. women and children. The men had
been quarreling. Downs was beastly
drunk and accused Heatherly Of talking
about him. Heatherly tried to avoid him
and borrowed a revolver. They met again
in front of the Colfax Hardware Com
pany's store and only few words passed
when Heatherly threw his gloves in
Downs face. The latter stopped to pick
up the gloves, and as he Strengthened up
Heatherly fired point blank at his head
the ball going through Downs ear. As
Heatherly fired the second shot at Downs
head the latter threw up his right arm
and the ball struck him below the elbow
and lodged. Heatherly ran and Downs
pursued him. They clinched and fell and
Marshal NIackey arrived and arrested
Heatherly, who was quickly lodged in the
county Jail.