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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-18

Passenger trains leave RI a. p (Molipl
ayenuc) depot five f3 minutes earlier than tim1
giyen. Trains married daily, all other trs,nl
daily except sunday.
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"Some of us were taken sick from the
effects of this. I was laid up several weeks
in field hospital from fever From that
time | was always afflicted more or less.
about four years ago l became much
worse. Our family doctor seemed puzzled
over my case, and it began to look as if there
was no hope for my recovery, and that the
inevitable end was near.
"Last November I was advised to try DR..
Williams Pink Pills. The physicians said
they were an excellent medicine, but would
do no good in my case. But I tried them,
and am glad did for became better at
once. Eight boxes, taken according to direc-
tons, cured me. used the last Of the pills
about a year ago, and have not been troubled
with my ailments since
Pale People in the vast number of diseases
due to impure or poisoned blood, has been
demonstrated in thousands of instances as
remarkable as the one related above.
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Copyright. 1853. by
4. n. Kellogg Newspaper o.
SYNOPSIS.

Ninard Hendricks, great detective, Just
returned from Boston, finds awaiting him
an unsigned typewriter letter directing
him to apartments in Palace hotel, where
he will find remains Of Mr.. Weldon Caruth-
ers-currently reported for past two weeks
to be out of town. Detective seems to con-
meet letter with attempt made on his own
life some time previous Goes with friend,
DR.. Lampkin, to investigate. Upon search
Of Caruthers' apartments remains Of Gre
mated body and jeweled hand Of victim are
found in a vase. Hand bears marks Of
finger nails manicured to sharp points.
Lampkin recalls reports Of a row between
Caruthers and Arthur Gielow, both suitors
for hand of Dorothy Huntington, who is
heiress to several millions should she mar
ry Caruthers, Internationally in case of
Caruthers' death. Late that night Hen
bricks and Lampkin call at home of Miss
Huntington. Dorothy shows detective type
written letter, which was an invitation for
herself and aunt to occupy with Count
Bantinni, italian nobleman. his box at
horse show, as he was called out OF town
by pressing business She recalls Gielow
had expressed before murder intense f1a-
yet decides to help him, and with her aunt
goes to his studio. Gielow has fed. His
servant, Henri, tells of overhearing con-
fession to Bantinni. Henri thought his
master insane. Hendricks, concealed in
room, hears all this. Hendricks goes to
consult Kola, an East Indian interested in
occult researches who had helped him in
much previous detective work, and located
In an old colonial mansion among the pal
isades DR.. Lampkin is summoned by Hen
bricks, who has been shot. Bullet is re-
moved and detective warned not to leave
his room. Hendricks calls for a crematory
employee, who confirms the supp osition that
ashes found were those of human body.
Miss Huntington receives letter from Gle
low In his own handwriting, postmarked
at Charleston, S. c., telling Of his crime
and flight. Noted graphologist examines
handwriting OF this letter and says it is
genuine During call on Sergt. Denham
detective Of police department, Hendricks
comes into possession Of cum with words
written in blood over Gielow's name to
effect that he was innocent. starving and
confined. Going to Gielow's studio. Hen
ri Identifies cuff as his masters. Henri
tells Of strange influence Bantinni had
over Gielow. Hendricks comes to conclu-
sion Bantinni was the murderer, and
through hypnotism made Gielow confess
both in person to Henri and by letters to
others.
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CURE FOR NERVOUSNESS.
That Americans Should Wear
SOft-SOled shoes.

'The American people are essentially
q nervous people," remarked on edu-
Gated Chinaman to Star reporter,
and the best of physicians agree that
this nervousness is on the increase as
the country grows older. Where it will
end is, of course, matter of conjec-
ture, for remedy, or series of REM
edies may be discovered as time runs
along. Certain it is that unless this
nervousness can be cured the future of
the American people is very serious
problem. Already it is matter of dis
cussion in the medical journals, and
though hundreds of books have been
written on the subject there is no
great unanimity Of opinion us to the
remedy. Indeed, the cause has not yet
been ascertained, though there are
number of causes.
II have theory as to q great deal of
the American nervousness, and though
many do not agree with me think it is
the right one. My idea is that it is
caused by the shoes the people wear
mot the shape of the shoe, for they
are of all shapes, but the way the
shoe is made. All Americans shoes
have hard, solid soles. Those who wear
slippers or felt shoes find relief, simply
because the soles are soft and yielding.
There is no nervousness among the
people of China, and there has been
none for 1000 years. Maybe there is
not as much activity among the people
of my country as there is among Amer
leans, but Cinnamon are not as slow
as some may suppose. The best Chi
nese writers, medical men, say that
nervousness has been kept out of China
by the fact that the people there wear
soft-soled shoes. The soles, as anyone
has discovered who has examined them,
are of a yielding, pliable character.
The benefits of this kind of sole are
numerous, and time has proved it..
Everyone who wears soft slippers, car
pet or leather, appreciates this, though
maybe unconsciously. He knows he
finds relief, but rarely realizes that it
is the softness or yielding of the soles
that gives it.
"Of course, it is very large question,
viewed from any standpoint, but it is
very important one. 1t may be go
ing backward, as some imagine, for
the average so-called up-to-date Amer
lean to adopt an idea that is over 1000
years old in China. but firmly believe
that the idea is very valuable one.
In past years the best writer's have
agreed that the national disease of
America is dyspepsia. do not concur
in this in full, though l realize that
there is much dyspepsia, and that nerv-
BUSINESS is the more damaging. The
5000 years of civilization of China, or
want of civilization, you may think,
have proved many things that have not
been proved in other nations, and that
cannot be proved except in time. Soft
soled shoes drove nervousness out of
China and will do the same in Amer
lea. A hard -soled shoe, like high
heeled shoe, puts person under ten
sion. This tension is wearing, and the
nerves seem to wear out first. 1t is the
relaxation that is desired to cure nerv-
BUSINESS, no bracing up or tension. My
theory may not be borne out by the
facts, but l feel convinced that it will
be. "-Washington Star.
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close-fitting cowl, and was seen to be
pacing back and forth. Without seem.
ing conscious of their presence so nea,
him, he picked up an unlighted electric
bulb and turned the button. Then
holding the light in his right hand, he
approached black tripod over which
lay red cloth. He lifted the cloth, and
a big polished crystal sphere was eX-
posed to view. 1t was about ten inches
in diameter and as clear as a diamond
Rejecting the dull, sensuous lights over
head, and the bright rays of the electric
bulb, it was certainly marvellous sight.
Still Kola seemed unconscious of
their proximity. From the walls near
him the smoke of incense began to rise,
rosy light pervaded the room, and soft,
seductive music was heard somewhere
above.
crystal and began to gaze into its
depths, uttering in sing-song tones
words of a strange tongue.
Lanpkin heard the detective take a
deep, impatient breath, and then his
voice Jared harshly through the room.
ooh, 1 say, Kola!" he demonstrated.
II came out here the other day and had
to sit and watch you go through this
sort of thing till was obliged to leave.
For the sake Of"
Kola turned furiously, his features
working wildly. Holding up his hand,
he said:
You must be patient, Mr.. Hendricks.
You are as ignorant as an infant of the
Importance of what am doing. You
laugh at what you don't understand,
but you don't know all that there is to
be known. Right this minute l am
reading for you, and seeing what your
untutored eyes will never see. knew
you were coming. l saw it here" touch
ing the crystal. II know what you
don't know about the case you are
working on. If your eye were only
trained you could see it now in the crys-
tai"
Pardon me-" said Hendricks, that is
what l come to see you about. l am
about to the end of my resources, and
something must be done"
"Wait!" kola turned to the crystal
The music changed to a weird air like
q Chinese funeral chant. After pause
of several minutes he looked up.
'The other night was reading the
crystal. l saw big hotel. A man was
murdered; his body was shipped off
somewhere in a trunk; its ashes were re-
turned by express and placed in an urn
together with a severed hand. The
young man, who had murdered his
rival, went to his room~his studio;
there he remained week and then he
fed-south? yes, it was south. went
into trance and my astral body-my
spirit - followed him. l saw him
aboard ship, bound for Liverpool. 1
was near him on deck one dark night,
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MONKS IN ALG1ERs.
How the Trnppist Brethren Live At
the Famous Monastery
of StnOueli.

If hlgiers is at present rather law
less paradise, the famous monastery
of La Trappe de Staoueli is paradise
of peace. The life of the Trappist
monk is NJ idle dream. He is the
hardest laborer one can imagine. AS
l stroll about the farms and planta-
lions I see monks digging potatoes,
chopping wood, gathering grapes,
drawing water, wheeling huge bar
rows of vegetables, directing the La
borers in the vineyards, planting, hoe
ing, destroying weeds, trimming
flower beds, toling in the distillery,
carpentering, bottling wine-doing a
thousand things. Generally they are
clad in sober brown or white habits,
with hoods, stout boots and big straw
hats. But sometimes. when their la
bors are very mental. they cover them
selves up in a sort of loose blouse, such
as butcher might wear. In this they
are unrecognizable. A day or two ago
] was on the farm, watching herd of
little black pigs fighting over their
food. when young laborer came up
and began to talk-about pigs, natu-
rally He told me that he looked after
them and invited me to make the tour
of the piggeries. The conversation
slipped from the subject of pigs to that
of bulls, from bulls to bull fights.
Thinking the young man was Span
ish workman-half the world is Span
ssh at La Trappe de staoueli--T drew
out my cigarette case and offered him
cigarette. He refused it gently. say
ing: 1T is forbidden; / have not
smoked, I have not been outside these
walls, for Is years." And, turning up
his blouse with smile, he showed me
his monkish habit underneath.
learned afterward that he and his IA
Their had been monks together at La
Trappe. The father is buried now
in tho cemetery and the son presides
over the destinies of the Trappist pigs.
It * mistake to believe, as many
people do believe, that the Trappists
never speak. Some of them may speak
at certain times and in certain places
with strangers. They may speak in
order to give directions.t to the work
men in the fields and about the farms
But within the monastery and among
themselves they preserve continual ST.
lence You never see monks talking
together. At present there are about
80 monks, one of whom is English
Chicago Inter Ocean.
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away, it was thought that the old man
sion became unsafe, especially as it is
believed that there are caverns under
the hill"
Hendricks mounted the steps and
used the knocker vigorously. The
clatter had scarcely died out when the
tones of bell Us soft and mellow as
cathedral chimes in the distance came
from the house.
"Kola knows my rap aqd the bell is
q signal to his attendant to admit me-"
said Hendricks. If make no mistake
you are going to be repaid for your ride
out here. In psychic tom-foolery and
mysticism you are schoolboy COM
pared to Kola. He imbibed it at the
dusky breast Of al eastern mother, and
his very life is stepped in it,"
The door was opened by an Indian in
the costume of his country. He placed
his finger on his lip to indicate that
they were to remain silent, and then
gave salaam that brought his turban
almost into contact with the floor.
II want to see your MASTER" whis-
pered Hendricks, handing him his card.
Again the man bowed silently, closed
the great door, and left them in the
spacious hall. With many and profuse
draperies, Kola had hung the walls and
ceiling so that the effect was distinctly
oriental. The ornaments, scrolls, paint
ings and statues were all eastern, but
what struck Lampkin most forcibly,
perhaps because it was so ill suited to
its environment, was dragon of carved
walnut, which stood at the foot of the
wide curving stairway.
''That belongs to the house," ex-
planned Hendricks in whisper. 1T is
genuine curiosity. The carving is ex-
cellent. One would think it of Japanese
origin, but if you will notice, it is of the
same material as the balustrade, and
that must have been made in this coun-
try"
just then the attendant glided from
between two heavy silken curtains, and
with another salaam, invited them to
pass before him. Doing so, they foun'l
themselves in Kola's big reception-room
Here their vision was given rare treat.
The lessee of the old ruin had removed
the two floors above the one On which
they stood, giving becoming altitude
to the walls, which were gracefully
draped with long flowing hangings of
different blending cloths. The ceiling
was disguised by filmy mass of white
material, as gauzy us cobwebs, behind
which shone red and yellow lights, like
signal fires in mist.
Lampkin almost uttered an exclama-
ton of delight, but the impressive man
ner of the attendant and Hendricks
unwonted silence checked the impulse.
The servant gave them seats with their
backs to the door through which they
had entered, and then he stood still in
the center of the room, his head bowed,
his turban held in front of him.
After a moment the mellow-toned
bell, which they had heard before, and
which was suspended somewhere
among the lights overhead, struck three
times slowly. Then white light blazed
up and Kola was seen in hitherto dark
alcove. He wore his gray gown and
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HARDsH1Ps OF ARMY LIFE.
From the Press, Milroy, Ind

1z011t t11e 1esS, 10I1Uy, 1Hu.
One of the first to offer their services for the
country in the Civil War, was A. r. Seton,
of Mlroy, Rush Co., Ind. He made good
record The life of every soldier is a hard
one, and Mr.. Sefton's case was no exception
We were in Tennessee, penned in on all
sides. Our rations were very scarce" said
he, s.and we had begun to go on quarter
allowance, and as the rain was not enough
to replenish the wells or streams, our can
teens went empty. We were hurried on,
and the only way to quench our thirst was to
go down on our hands and knees and drink
from the hoof tracks made by the horses.
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A Danger to Re Considered.

"My boy" said the man of idea al tenn
permanent, eff you want to become a
master of your profession, you must
study; study day and night"
"Yes," replied the energetic youth;
land while 1 am away off in corner
studying some other man will be hust-
ling around getting all the business"
Washington Star.
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he GOT EVEN
His Customer Beat Him At the start,
But He Got Back at Him
in Good Shape.

There is an old retired merchant in De.
troit who delights in recalling his expert
ences when an active man running gen.
eral store in one of the northern cities Of
the lower peninsula.
II used to reap q harvest when the men
were coming out Of the woods" he re-
lates. They were not up in styles, and
about any old thing would suit them pro-
vided the color was right and the fit even
passable. But there were tricksters among
them and had to have my wits about
me in order to keep even with them.
elbow much is this hat?' asked strap
ping six-footer who arrived from camp
1.-Two fifty, l replied.
"Then he informed me that he always
had the crowns of his hats punched full
Of holes in order to keep his head cool, and
his hair from coming out. l soon had this
attended to, and then he asked what the
hat was worth. Two fifty responded,
in surprise, but he laughed at me for asking
such price for damaged goods. He had me
and got his hat for dollar while the Jolly.
crowd with him had laugh at my expense
he wanted to look at some 'fiddles,' and
after pricing one at $40 concluded to take it.
Where's the bow? he asked, as l was
dong up the package.
You only bought the fiddle laughed
The others saw the point and laughed, too
The giant tried to bluff me, but I kept good
humored and got even on the hat by charg-
ing him 81. so for the bow. I not only got
even, but the others were so pleased with
my Yankee trick that they spent plenty
OF money with me."-Detroit Free Press.
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Mary Wa. . Mineralogist.

A teacher in one Of the local schools was
instructing class of small children in min
eralogy the other day, endeavoring to make
clear to their young minds what mineral
really is. Standing before them, she began
in her clear voice: "a mineral is an NOR
ganic, homogeneous substance of definite,
sition found in nature. Do you understand
me? Come now, you have all seen minerals
and your mothers and fathers have told
you the names of them, haven't they? Of
course, they have. Now, can any one of
you tell me the names of three minerals?"
There was no response, and she continued:
Have not some Of you been out and seen
minerals on exhibition" One little cir!
raised her hand. Il thought so. Mary will
rame three minerals" Mary arose, and,
putting her hands behind her, lisped:
"Apollinaris, Vichy and settler" -Chica-
On Chronicle
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Do You Want to Live

In fine, mild and healthy climate, where
cyclones and billiards are unknown; where
good rich lands can be bought at low prices,
near cheap transportation and with educa-
cational and industrial advantages? Home
sBig Route and the Chesapeake and nc Ohio
Railway. Write for descriptive book of
Virginia, list of farms for sale, excursion
rates, dates, time-cards, &c. j. c. Tucker,
G. n. A., 234 Clark St., Chicago, Ills.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-12-09
Many Kind. of Cottages,

"Of course, DEAR" said the happy
young man, 1--WE shall live in :, cottage"
"Certainly," replied the happy young
woman, who had promised to marry
for love, but who was anxious to
know something of the young mans
means, "but are we to live in a cottage
costing s4Oo or one costing s4oo,ooo?"
Pittsburgh acknowledgements.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-12-09
Strikingly Effective.

II saw one of those idiots who rock
the boat cured once by homeopathic
treatment"
How was that?''
Fellow hit him with stone."-Chi-
cago Tribune.
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Sage Advice.

No man should marry till he can listen
to baby crying in the next room and not
feel like breaking the furniture.-L. A. w.
Bulletin
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A perfectly trained husband is one who
gives the impression that the hardest work
Of his life was in coaxing his wife to marry
him.-Atchison Globe.
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His Answer-Little Ikey-"Fadcr, vot
ish untold Wealth." Old Swindlcbaum--
"Dot vich der tax assessor dond't tindt oudt
aboudt, mein sohn. Puck.
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dO0. y. u. bUThIN, i
Congressman-at-Largef from Kansas
Pe-ru-ua and Man-a-lin. 1 have been
afflicted, more or less, for quarter OF
a century with catarrh of the stomach
and constipation; residence in Wash
ington has increased these troubles.
A few bottles of your medicines have
given me almost complete relief, and I
am sure that continuation of their
use will effect a permanent cure.
Pe-ru-na is surely a wonderful rem
edy for catarrhal affections.
J. D. BOTKIN.
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Genius is loftier quality than talent in
the sense that genius often lives in the attic,
while talent has apartments on the ground
foor-Town Topics.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-12-09

If you want to be cured of a cough use
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-12-09

We blame the devil for many things he
couldn't possibly do unless men helped him
Town Topics.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-12-09

To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Csc
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-12-09

"Do you believe in lucl?" mot until
after I've experienced it."-Chicago Daily
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-12-09

Look out, Maude. He is said to be
6 mind reader"
ooh! shall be very careful to think
only in French."-Detroit journal
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-12-09

\ Always.-Little Robbie-"Pa, what's
man of the people?" Pa-"A candidate for
office before election day."-Cleveland
Leader
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-12-09
Congressman
BOtkin's
Statement

WARRINGTON, c., April /. 1898.
d.. S. B. Hartman. Columbus, o.
Ny DEAR DOCTOR: 1t gives me
pleasure to certify to the excellent
curative qualities Of your medicines:
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Not Legal Tender,

II must request the congregation to con-
tribute generously this morning." said Rev.
Mr.. Slimpay, sadly. my salary is eight
pressing. of course work largely for love,
and love equally of course is tender, but
it isn't legal tender. "-Harpers Bazaar.
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Would-be Writer-What do you conside
the most important qualification for be
ginner in literature?
Old Hand-A small appetite. Bits.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-12-09

You will be disabled by Rheumatism. Us
st. Jacobs Oil and cure it.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-12-09

What? A Cripple? Cure your sprain in
day with st. Jacobs Oil.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-12-09
Most InDOrtant.

A doubling Thomas" full of aches uses
st. Jacobs Oil. He's cured.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-12-09

A fish in the hand is worth dozen in the
anglers story.-Golden Days.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-12-09

Manners are largely deceit's own name for
itself.-Detroit journal.
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Arc You Going to Floridas

Arc You GOtnE to FIOrfdhf
Do you want Rates, Maps, Route, Time
Cards and all other necessary information,
if so, address II. w. Sparks, 234 Clark St.,
Chicago.