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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-16
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-16

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w trade. 1he advantage OF this system
shown ~ talked 90 legislation tina. require,
apprentices 20 serve thee years IN sno-s o.
Three months In schools Diplomas granted
nov after two months experience. Prepare
Tor busy season. WAGES made Saturdays. Pc
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narbcr school, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-16

and could not sleep.
Other complications
peculiar to my sex set
in and our physician
called another in con-.
sultation. They de-
cidcd l had consump-
ton and must die. I
commenced taking DR.,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-01-07

There is undoubtedly a great deal
TO be said in favor of the opinion
that considerable portion of the
illness ill this country is caused by
the unpleasant habit of eating too
rapidly. OF course we all know and
have at times very painful expert
ence of the fact that this is high
pressure age and al is done at ex-
press speed, but this surely ought
not to be the case with our meals.
1t Is interesting, but not pretty, to
watch the business man when he
goes into restaurant for his lunch
con. 1t is with him looked upon in
the light of duty and not a pleas
ure. He must eat, and he feels that
he has only few minutes to devote
to the operation, go that he may be
back at his Office with all possible
speed. He attacks his food savage
ly, gulps down his beer or wine, and
when the last sad rites are over he
pays and bolts-in fact, 1t is case
of bolting from beginning to end.
Every doctor will tell you that peo-
pie should eat slowly and occupy
the time pleasantly with conversa-
tion. In this way we shall live
longer and enjoy better health and
greater ability to cope with the
world. --,New York Ledger.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-01-07
A Minister'S Wife.

A Toledo woman who hasn't had
much experience with high diplo.
matte folks and that kind of funo-
tionaries on her native heath went
10 Washington last winter for a
month to thoroughly familfarize
herself with the usages Of the best
society. During the course OF her
giddy whirl she struck the annual
charity ball-tickets, So. SO per-and
while there one of the ladies dancing
attracted her especially.
"Who is that lady over there in
the corner now with the low necked
dress oni" she inquired of her chap
eron.
'It is the wife of one of the min
listers here" her friend explained.
"You don't sayi" was the sur
prised response.
eyes; there's nothing unusual in
that"
We'll, WE'LL" said the visitor Gu
riously, "it's mighty queer place
for a preachers wife, now amt itf''
Detroit Free Press.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-01-07

and, on the latter's affirmative 70
ply, lie gave the order to head her
up little to starboard. At this mo-
ment the emotion on board the veg
sci was intense. The entire crew
leaned over the rail. Thon rufaen-
ly, as if we all had been aroused
from dream, the man and the bort
turned into block of pumice gto1ie
on which were several branches OF
banana trees. After drifting slowly
along the side of the vessel before
the stupefied sailors it vanished ont
of sight. The men were so utterly
astonished that several of them
could not help crying out: But, hy
jingo, there was man on it, surel
We all saw himr
IF the sea had been rough, SO
that we could not roach that little
floating island, we would certainly
have been convinced that a fellow
creature had been left to perish.
Nevertheless our mind was free
from all anterior preoccupation.
Notwithstanding the spontaneity Of
the thing that had started it the
suggestion was none the less vivid.
It's intensity was as strong In the
mind of the officer as it was in the
mind of each sailor, and this goes
to prove that in the case of a crowd
the mental quality of the individuals
that compose it is without any i'm
portance- Paris Cor. Courier des
Etats Unis.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-01-07
Rose Again.

Astory is told of colored preach
er who was holding a meeting in a
large tobacco barn in rural district
in Kentucky. An empty tobacco
hogshead was impressed into service
as an elevation upon which to stand
while delivering his discourse.
Warming up with his subject, he
soon became excited. Throwing his
arms into the air above his head and
elevating one foot, he exclaimed,
de righteous shall rise and de wick
ed shall fall" At the word fall"
he brought his foot down vehement
ly upon the head of the hogahead,
and, like a fash, 1t gave way, and
he dropped out of sight, being short
of stature. Amid the precipitated up-
roar he reached up and grasped the
chime of the barrel and drew him
self into view, shouting, "Bress God,
dey shall rise againi"-New Xpsk
80 -
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-01-07
FREAKS OF THE EYES.
b Remarkable illustration of n Case OF
Collective Uallucination.

Remarkable illustration of Case OF
Collective uallucination.
Examples of collective hallucina-
lions are very umerous. Let us
cite one that certainly is not gen.
orally known, and of which lieu
tenant in the French navy, M. Les
tonnat, was the victim.
"In May, 1884," said he, 81 was
OH board the bark Caroline. We
had just left lloilo, in the Philip
pines, and we were travelling toward
the Sunda strait One morning we
were moving slowly, at the rate of
about four or five knots, in very
light wind, when the man on the
lookout shouted to me that he saw
pirogue or sharpie on the star
board quarter. Everything that we
see at sea. however insignificant, is
always interesting. Consequently,
l placed myself in position to see
the object that the man reported.
But, on account of the lower sails,
was obliged to go forward. From
there saw, at about two points to
starboard, the pirogue, which SEEM
ed as if she was about to cross our
bow. Suddenly the mate shouted:
1T is not a pirogue. 1t is yawl-
boat. Then the sailor came down
from the rigging and reported that
he saw distinctly man standing in
the boat and that he was making
signals.
1t is not necessary to be aloft
to see that, replied the mate. 4
can see him distinctly here.
AFTER having observed the boat
with attention, l saw as plainly as
possible, and all the crew saw just
as did, man making signals with
something in his hand that we could
not yet recognize, but which evil
IDENTIFY was gaff or an car at the
end of which was fixed piece of
cloth.
"There was no longer any doubt.
We had discovered an unfortunate
shipwreckod man, whose vessel
doubtless was lost upon the rocks of
the shores called, if my memory
serves mo correctly, tho Thousand
isles. Immediately reported to the
captain, who took his glasses and
followed mo to the forward deck.
He recognized, just as we did, boat
painted white, and in tire bow there
was man Crossed in a blue ganzy,
who was waving an oar, at the end
of which was fastened a piece of sail
cloth.
That poor devil is lucky said
the captain; for if we had had more
wind yesterday we would have
passed him in the night, and, of
course, we could not have seen him.
But as the current was drawing
the boat away from us he gave the
order to the man at the wheel to let
the vessel fall off so as to get the
boat well On our starboard. In this
way we could easily reach it with
out the necessity of lowering boat,
which is always tedious operation
on board sailing vessels. The man,
seeing that we were coming for him,
ceased to signal, and sat down in
tho stern, and with his oar he steer
ed the boat toward us. We could
distinctly see the boats mast was
broken at about three or four feet
above the sailing thwart. When she
was about 300 meters from us, the
captain, who was on tho poop, asked
the mate If everything was ready,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-01-07
Of tie eapsioo-or msanness Of those

VI tAs0 Ou AAzVuhlODb VI tlIUE0
upon whom he has to wait, but, as
far as can be gathered, this is view
which does not commend itself to the
employer because, in the event of
his being called upon to pay regular
wages, he will be compelled to de-
mand higher prices for his dinners.
I suspect that which everway the
question is eventually settled it will
be the public who will have to pay
the piper. Many years ago ATTEND
ance" was not charged in the hotel
bills, but travellers objected to being
laid in wait for on departure by
waiter, chambermaid, boots, etc,
and the system of making a charge
for servants was adopted, with tho
result that nowadays one first pays
the proprietor for the use of his serv-
ants and then tips those expectant
individuals themselves. = London
1foth. ------
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-01-07
Giving His Order.

II want you to write speech for
me to deliver at the annual banquet
of our lodge" said MIR. Bunting to
the man who was engaged in gen.
eral literary work
"Yes, sir. Any particular instruo-
tionsa"
"Oh, mol ! merely respond to the
toast, The Ladies. God Bless 'Em r
OF course want the speech very
witty and about ten minutes long.
Be sure to begin by saying that, 'ow-
ing to the short notice, have not
had the time to devote to the re-
sponse whicn the Importance of the
subject naturally demands. DE
txoit Yyes Press.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-01-07
Glory the Only Fee.

~And now," said the client as he
was about to leave, you really
think have chance to wini"
Haven't you confessed that you
are pcnniless and haven't / agreed
to take the case2" the lawyer asked.
what do you want-an affidavit3"
Chicago News.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-01-07
Tho Tipping Nuisance.

90 "tip" or not to tip" that is
the question, and, like a good many
more Of the public, have been
somewhat startled by the announce
ment that the waiter of today ia
dead against the practice. Itappears
that he is more in favor of a regular
wage which would render him free
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-01-07
Making Himself Solid.

"yssr ittle aim seems to be pop
aAar with the other small boys"
fepuiari The other day he ask
cd If he could give each of his boy
friends nm nipple, and when | came
down stairs the entire barrelful was
gone. Detroit F:ee Press.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-01-07
ATLAS & DUGA.
Headquarters for Dependable Merchan


through this Every thousand
lin high quality and SPECIALLY Low IN PRICES
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-01-07
J. CHARACTER.

He sowed and hoped for reaping
a happy man and wise. ';N
The clouds, they did his weeping,
The wind, It sighed his sighs
Made all that fortune brought him
The limit of desire;
Thanked God for shade in summer days,
In winter time for fire.
Whcn;tempost as with vcngeful rod
His earthly mansion cleft,
On the blink sod he still thanked God
Life and the land were left
Content his earthly "ace he ran
And died, so people sny,
Some ton years later than the man
Who worried life away.
F. l.. Stanton in Atlanta Constitution
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-01-07

"Why, woman can't find her
own pocketl'
What of thatf She can find q
man'si'-Detroit journal.
The age-herald., 1898-09-11
FORMAL MEETING
Of the Porto Rico Evacuation Commis-
 sion Sessions Will Be Secret.

San Juan de Porto Rico, September 10.- The first joint meeting of the evacuation commissioners was held in the council chamber of the palace this morning. It was exceedingly formal. Major-General Brooke, Rear Admiral Schley and Briga- dier-General Gordon accompanied by their personal staffs, drove to the palace, where they were formally presented to the 6pan- ish commissioners. General Ortega. Briga- dier of Marine vallerlno and Senor Aguial, auditor of war. The presentation was made by Captain-General Macias.
 Both commissions then retired to the spacious council chamber where creden- tials were examined. The Spanish com missioners were most courteous. They ex- plained that their embarrassment was due to the fact that their instructions had failed to arrive, though expected on the Alfonso XIII, overdue since yesterday. They assured the American commissioners of their confidence that their instructions would arrive during the day or tomorrow, and suggested an adjournment until Mon day at 10 o'clock, to which the American commissioners promptly agreed.
 The American commissioners also agreed to the suggestion that the session of the commission should be secret
The age-herald., 1898-09-11
 YELLOW JACK AGAIN.
This Time it is Among Soldiers in
 Porto Rico.

Washington. September 10.-Surgeon- General Sternberg today received a dis patch from the chief surgeon at Ponce. Porto Rico, saying that there were four cases of yellow fever and one death among the troops there. This is the first report of yellow fever among the troops in Porto Rico.
 Washington, September 1o.-There is some doubt as to whether 1- not yellow fever has actually appeared as reported among the American troops in Porto. Rico.
 A cablegram was received this evening at the war department from General Brooke at Ponce in which he says that while two deaths from that fever were reported from General Young's command. he dscredits the report that they are cases of yellow fever and has orderd a careful medical investigation. The officials of the war de- pertinent are meanwhile comforting them selves with the statement from medical sources that the wet and unhealthy season in Porto Rico is rapidly hearing its end, and before October has fairly started, the weather conditions will be such that the fever will disappear if it should turn out that 1t has really appeared among the troops.
The age-herald., 1898-09-11
GREAT BRITAIN IS BXULTING @ 1-  Ja Over the Capture of 0mdurman
 and Khartoum. ENGLISH SOLDIERS SUFFER From Breakdown of the Conmissary De- partments English Papers Say
 Lord Chamberlain Talk
 ed too Freely.
ENGLISH SOLDIERS SUFFER

London, September 1O.-The event of tEe week, the capture of Omdurman, and in cidentally of Khartoum, by the Anglo Egyptian army under General Sir Herbert Kitchener, has produced feeling of ex- ultation throughout Great Brita.n, which is in marked contrast with the gloomy forebodings of the past month, during which every one has been finding fault with the government, and 1t was gener- ally believed that the country's rivals were overmatching her at every point. The completeness of the victory here has most exhil.rating effect and has undoubt- edy impressed the continental nations, while the cordial praise cabled from the American press has been much appreciated here
 The understanding arrived at between Great Britain and Germany allows the formers plans in South Africa to be car ried out without fear of German-Boer al- lance, and the dismissal of Ii Hung Chang from the Chinese foreign office, following the czars peace proposals, is taken as evi-
The age-herald., 1898-09-11

dence of the complete triunaph of British diplomacy in the far east
 vanity Fair," an ardent supporter of the government, in gleeful review of the situ- atlon, says: Looking eastward, we see pauper1zed Russia ready to climb down at our desire.'
 And last of all," continues "Vanity Fair, which throughout has been most ingenious and persistent in it's abuse and misrepresentation of America If we look at America we are confronted with the sight of friendly nation ready to back us up whenever our desires are mutual We will say now that the horizon is clear and that old England, instead of having taken lower place, sits on a still higher pin nacles"
 While the transport and commissarlal de- partments of the British army, as exempli- hed by the admirable conduct of the Sou dan campaign, appear to be beyond re- proach in active service, there is no lack of allegations that there was a serious break down during the recent army maneuyers on the Salisbury plan. In the first place, owing to the resources of the war office being inadequate to the demands, the con tract Tor the catering was given to Sir Thomas Lipton, and if the reports are be- lievable. the soldiers suffered considerable privations. Indeed, it would seem that some of them suffered so much that they committed offenses, preferring prison to the treatment they were receiving on the Salisbury plan. This is corrobrated by the fact that the military prisons in the neigh porhood were so overcrowded- that the off, cials declared they would not receive any further prisoners.
 Besides this suffering from sickness and accidents, there are complaints of
The age-herald., 1898-09-11
AN EMBEZZLER.
Serious Charges Against John T. Leon
 ard of Armour & Go.

Chicago, September 10.-John T. Leonard assistant superintendent of Armour & Co.'S lard refinery at the stock yards, is under arrest at the Central station charged with grand larceny.
 Leonard some time ago was superinten- dent of John Cudahy's lard refinery at Nashville, Tenn, and it is asserted that while in that position he robbed his en1- ployer of $25000. Detectives have been searching for him for some time and found him today in Armours refinery where he had secured a position. Leonard denies the charge and says it is all mistake
The age-herald., 1898-09-11
TROUBLE FEARED
When Non-U Union Laborers Go to Work
 at Pana.

Pana, h., September 10.-Serious trouble is feared Monday when the Penwell coal shaft is started with non-union labor.
 Both white and blacks will be employed and the latter will be housed in large building on the mine property, heated by steam and surrounded by a frame re- sembling a stockade. The non-union men will be guarded by deputy sheriffs, the same as are negroes at Springside shaft Nine negroes from Springside paraded through the streets today. They were not molested by the strikers. Mayor Penwell fears the srikers may attempt to burn the buildings, and has placed men al the volun- teer fire department with instructions to clang the big bell and arouse the towns people.
The age-herald., 1898-09-11
SHAM BATTLE.
Charge of Confederates on Snodgrass
 Hill Reproduced in Miniature.

Chickamauga National Park, September 1O.-The most interesting incident at the park today was the arrangement of a sham battle by General A. F. Stewart, late of the Confederate army, in which he sought in miniature to reproduce the famous charge of the Confederate troops on Snodgrass hill during the battle of Chickamauga in 1863.
 The Second Kentucky regiment furnished the men for the mimic fight and the lines were arranged exactly in order with those
The age-herald., 1898-09-11
seurlinden Believes He is Guilty

Paris, September 10.-The Liberal says the examination of the documents in the Dreyfus case has led Gen. Seurlinden, the minister of war. to the conclusion that the prisoner is guilty, "as 1t did his predecss- sors," and that conse eduently the general has decided to resume the military govern orship of Paris next week.
 A semi-offcial note issued this evening says the minister of war has handed to the minister of justice the papers in the Drey- fus case, with his definite opinion thereon.
 The council, it is said. will on Monday de- eide definitely upon the course to be taken.
The age-herald., 1898-09-11

all-gone feelings, palplta- tion of the heart, bearing-down sensa- tion and painful menstruation. could not stand but few minutes at time.
 When commenced taking your med- icine I could not sit up half day, but before I had used half a bottle was up and helped about my work.
 I have taken three bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and used one package of Sanative Wash, and am cured of all my troubles. feel like a new woman. can do all kinds of housework and feel stronger than I ever did in my life. Inow weigh 131N pounds. Before using your medicineI weighed only 1os pounds.
 Surely it is the grandest medicine for weak woman that ever was, and my advice to all who are suffering from any female trouble is to try it at once and be well. Your medicine has proven blessing to me, and 1 cannot praise it teEough.--Mrs. LUCY GOODWIN, Holly, W Va.
The age-herald., 1898-09-11
Reduced Rates to Boston. Mass, via Southern
 Railway.

For the occasion of the Sovereign Grand Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows to be held in Boston, Mass, September 19 to "A, the Southern railway will sell round trip tickets from Birmingham to Boston at rate $33.10. Tickets sale September 15, 16 IT and IS, limited until October for return passage.
 Call on J. P. Billups. Travel'ng Passenger Agent. c019 First avenue, for further infor- nation.
The age-herald., 1898-09-11
JUST OPENED

Exquisite novelties in solid silver-Shaving sets, bird carvers, manicure sets, bon bon dishes, and everything for table ant boudoir, at H. c. Abbott & Bro's., Jewellers, 12l N. 2Oth street.
The age-herald., 1898-09-11

of the great battle. Blank cartridges were used and the fight was a great success.
 The Ninth New York will be paid Monday and move Tuesday. Major Vaughan of Ann Arbor, Mich, Major Shakespeare. of Philadelphia and Major Reed who are in- vestigating the cause leading to the out break of typhoid fever in the camps of the army began their work at Camp Thomas today.
 The second division, third army corps hospital about which so much criticism has been indulged, was dsbanded today and the sick sent to Sternbers hospital.
 The health rercrt given out by General Breckinridge today is as follows: Sick in hospital, eco; in quarters, 10a. deaths 1; convalescents released on fu.. .hs 9O9
The age-herald., 1898-09-11

The cars all run to our doors, SO get off and buy a nice pair of shoes of us.
 M. P. MesSer, 1903 End Ave. and ll7 18th st
The age-herald., 1898-09-11

For the prettiest line of new fall dress and negligee shirts call on Klotz, the Haberdash- CT.
The age-herald., 1898-09-11
HARRY MERGER.

All the cars.stop at our doors M. F. Messer's shoe stores, 1903 2nd ave and 1l7 N. 18th st.
The age-herald., 1898-09-11

FOR SALE, Handsome residence 18th street, g 800, $500 cash, balance $25 per month. seventh avenue, North, corner residence. $42O0. Residence, Avenue K, s3, ,5O0 House and lot, 21st street, North, $500. House and lot, North Birmingham park. $900. Residence and acres, Fountain Heights. $1500 Beautiful 100-foot lot, South Highlands. $2,300 50x1S21s, First avenue, between Fist and 22d streets, $4,G00. 25-foot lot, 2Oth street, near avenue D, bid wanted.
 w. B. Leedy & Co.,,
 1141a N. Fist street. Telephone 42. 9-2-e.O.d
The age-herald., 1898-09-11
REAL ESTATE.

REAL ESTATE. enth Avenue homes left, which am offer. ing for sale for s250 cash and the balance Of purchase money payable s25 per month. 9-11-Sun-sat-sun
The age-herald., 1898-09-11

FOR SALE. Corner, 100 foot front, on 18th st. and nice Groom cottage; A cash, balance easy. Two lots, 50x190 each, Avenue F. between 17th and 18th sts; terms to suit. Eight-room, 2-story residence, 22d st., be- tween and G; A cash, balance on time. $500 lot 1oOx10), with good well; corner Avenue and 10th st.
 Choice corner lot, 18th st. and 11th ave. s. Nice cottage at Fowler Station, cheap. Two cottages on North Highlands; very reasonable In price and c ms. Five room cottage. 14th ave-, between 17th and 18th, South Highlands; small cash payment, balance easy.
 CHICHESTER & NANCY,
 2009 1st Ave. S-2S-sun-wed-fri
The age-herald., 1898-09-11
MRS. LUCY GOODWIN

snffe. ed four years with female trou. bles. She now writes to Mrs. Pinkham of her complete recovery. Read her letter:
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