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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13
snnrrenn,. Blunt Critic.

ministry, an anonymous Critic used to
write to him constantly about his mis-
takes in grammar and pronunciation.
Mr.. SpuIgeon as first resented these
criticisms, but he soon learned to profit
by them. After awhile" he said in
telling the story, 81 looked for his week
" memoranda with much interest. If 1
repeated a sentence which 1 had used
two or three Sundays before, he would
write, See the same expression in such
and such sermon.
Mr.. Sturgeon, like everybody else,
had his pet quotation, and he used this
line, Nothing in my hand to bring,
rather frequently. So his commentator
wrote him, 1--WE are sufficiently in
formed of the vacuity of your hand"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13
The Surprise of All.

James Jones. of the drug firm of
Jones & Son. Cowden, H., in speak
ing of DIR. Kings New Discovery, says
that last winter his wife was attacked
with la grippe, and her case grew so
serious that physicians at Cowden and
Pana could do nothing for her. 1t
seemed to develop into hasty con-
sumption. Having Dr. Kings New
Discovery in store, and selling lots of
it, he took bottle home, and to the
surprise of all she began to get better
from first dose, and half dozen dollar
bottles cured her sound and well. DIR.
Kings New Discovery for consumP-
ton, coughs and colds is guaranteed
to do this good work. Try it. Free
trial bottles at Hartz Il Ullmeyer's,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13

WHATEVER NAV be said of Speaker
Reed 5 autocratic ideas OF parliament
tary rule he has refused TO lend his
presence To an occasion characterized
by the manners and methods of the
Illinois republican gang. Last night,
in Washington, one of those mysteri-
Gus affairs in which Tanner. Lorimsr,
Jamiesen. ct al. revel, was given, the
invitations having been sent out
quietly by telegraph, and the Illinois
governor went all the way from
Springfield in order to be on hand.
He was, Of course, the star attraction,
although the main object was to en-
trap Speaker Reed into the feast for
some reason. But the big man was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13
HAMPTON HAPPENINGS.

Hampton, Dec. 18.--Miss Eva Den
nison is lying in very Precarious
condition from lung trouble and with
but little hopes of an improvement in
| health.
Lewis McNabney left Saturday to
spend the holidays with friends at
Clinton, Iowa.
The Pastime club had a very en-
joyable dance Friday night, which
was well attended, considering the
extreme cold.
The river here has not as yet closed
and in consequence we are nearly cut
off from communication with our
neighbors at Valley City, across the
river.
Mrs. Jane Crosbin, of Watertown,
who suffered dislocation of the hip
few weeks ago, is slowly improv-
ing. Her advanced age renders her
recovery very tedious.
Ice harvest will commence shortly.
Dealers are preparing for the season,
and as soon as the ice is of sufficient
thickness they will be at work. The
prospect for an abundant crop is
good.
A party of gypsies, about twenty
in number, passed through Monday.
They were headed for Rock Island
and We're a wretched looking set of
people. Another party went down
the bluff road Sunday.
Mcdonald Post G. A. r. held it's
regular meeting Monday night. The
following officers were placed in nom
ination for the ensuing year: Com
mander, c. Glantz; senior vice
commander, Paul Mohr; junior vice
commander, j. Sibley; quartermaster,
George A. Crawford; chaplain, Henry
Clark; surgeon, DR.. w. Hunter; Off
cer-of-day, Charles Lee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13
PoIiteness Rrincs a sb.ooo Legacy

A young lady in department store has just
fallen heir to 5000. The money was left 70 her
by an eccentric old lady who was treated with
great poIiteness by the young woman when
shopping. Her Joy was great as her surprise
when the money was given her. Surprise and
JOY will be thelOt Of many otherpeople IL they
take Hostetter's Stomach Bitters when sur
fering from malarial fever, ague, loss of
strength and appetite. The B,tters make the
weak strong tone up the stomach and assist
digestion. In bad cases of dyspepsia, the cures
it effects are truly remark able. 1t is palata-
BILE medicine. If you feel out OF sor:s'' try a
few doses of these famous Bitters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13
The Ghost In .HamIetn

Not many years ago at the Queen s
theater, Dublin, during one of the late
T. Q. Kings engagements. Hamlet"
was being played to a densely crowded
house. The actor portraying the part of
the Ghost solaced himself during his
long wait from the first to the third act
by perusing the evening paper, using
his spectacles in so doing. Being inter
ested in some article (probably the
weights for an important handicap,
he delayed leaving the greenroom until
the moment of hearing his cue, when,
hastily snatching up his truncheon, he
rushed upon the stage without his beard
Of "sable silvered' or removing his spec
tacles.
\ litter greeted his appearance, but
still the solemnity of the darkened stage
and the fine acting of King as Hamlet
prevented any great outburst until the
Queen, replying to Hamlet's question,
''Do you see nothing there?" answered,
Nothing at all. Yet all that is see, "
when a voice from aloft exclaimed,
LEND her your specs, old boy. follow
ed by another: "Hould your row. Sure
he's put them on to see to shave him
self. "-Cornhill Magazine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13
PORT BYRON FONTS.

Port Byron, Dec. 12.-Dr- II. q.
Trent. of Milan, was here the first of
the week.
Rev F. f. Shut. of Hillsda,e, was
in town Friday.
Our merchants are displaying their
holiday goods this week.
John Schall is still confined to his
bed. but is improving slowly.
Last Thursday one of our grain
buyers bought 1000 bushels of oats.
Charles Wainwright, of Chicago.
was here Saturday calling on old
friends.
Hon. William McEnirv and wife. of
Rock Island, came up Friday to see
John Schall.
The ice harvest has commenced on
the Iowa side. The farmers are
packing 10-inch ice, which is perfectly
clear.
Frank Moody, who underwent an
operation at the Moline hospital some
time ago, is very low at the home of
his father, John Moody.
County Superintendent of Schools
Ferguson visited our schools Thurs
day and was very much pleased with
the work which is being done.
1-dSI IlutN. Willie oloNc AliSu WAS
crossing the river with load of coal,
one of the hind wheels of the wagon
cut through the ice, sinking to the
hub. After unloading the coal and
pulling the wagon out it was learned
that the ice was only four inches thick
where the wheel cut through, while
where the other wheels stood it was
eight and ten inches thick.
Last Friday Mr.. Thompson. a livery
man from Milan, was here with blood
in his eve looking for man by the
name of Phelps. 1t seems that a
stranger called at Mr.. Thompson s
stable at Milan, representing himself
to be cattle buyer, and residing in
Port Byron, giving his name as Phelps.
He also claimed to be a member of the
K. of p. lodge, and gave the names of
the chancellor commander and other
officers of the lodge. MIR. Thompson
said he wanted to rent the best team
and buggy he had for a month He
gave as reference Simonson &
Schafer and a number of well known
farmers in this vicinity, telling Mr.
Thompson to call SimOnson & Schafer
up by telephone. Mr.. Thompson
said he thought he was all right, anu
let him have the rig, and he has still
got it. No one by the name of Phelps
is known around this vicinity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13
Rheumatism Cured in "a Hours.

7. J. Blackmore, of Halter & Black
more, Pittsburgh, Pa. says: "A
short time since procured n bottle
of Mystic Cure 1t got me out of
the honse in "a hours. took to my
bed with rheumatism nine months
ago and the Mystic Cure is the only
medicine tina; dia ne any good. /
had five of the test physicians in the
city. but l receI, ed very little relief
from them. l know the Mystic Cure
to be what it is represented, and take
pleasure in recommending it TO other
poor sufferers.
Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901 Second
avenue. Rock Island; Gust Schlegel x
Son. 220 West Second street, Daven-
port
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13
His Own Work.

The vanity of a certain we'll known
painter is ridiculed in a story told of
him. 1t relates that the painter was
travelling in a train through the noun
tains, and as the weather was warm
and the painter had not had enough
sleep the night before he dozed in his
seat.
He had a travelling companion, who
insisted upon talking to him neverthe-
less. and as the train passed fine pros
pect exclaimed:
Look, looki What beautiful land
scapep'
Yep grunted the painter, dream
ing, and hearing "shop" phrase, IT
painted it myself. youths Compan-
ion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13

ADMIRAL DEWEY. now that the war
is over. i ready to come home, and his
health IS so impaired by the strain OF
the past few months and the effect OF
the tropical atmosphere that he is now
under physician : care. 1t is said
the niral is anxious To return by
way IF the Suez canal. and with his
flagship, the Olympia. The greatest
hero OF the war should he given carte
blanche TO come home when hepleases
and how he pleases. The whole
country will meet him at the landing,
regardless Of where it is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13

not there The banquet was given
directly across the street from Mr.
Reeds hotel, but he refused to walk
even so far to join in the Tanner
feast He preferred to take his
chances on slight to the cheap exec
utive of the prairie commonwealth
than to run any chances on surren-
dering his self respect. The eonse-
quence is that all Washington is talk
ing today of the snub the speaker of
the house administered to the gov
ernor of Illinois.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13
Colonel Brran,s ResignatIon.

The action of W. J. Bryan in with
holding his resignation and remaining
in the military service of his country
as long as there was chance or a
possibility of fighting, has completely
disarmed his narrow political OPP
ponents who. disappointed when the
sincerity of his patriotic devotion was
shown by his enlistment, have since
been facilitating themselves with the
idea that he was caught in position
to do one of two things-surrender
his commission while his services
might yet be needed by the govern
ment, or remain in the army under a
mistaken notion that duty still further
required the sacrifice, and thereby he
might be sent away to Cuba and his
cause would lose the advantage of his
personal influence. But Mr.. Bryan
was not to be misled in the clear path
of duty from either standpoint. He
gave himself to his country when it
called for men, he was ready as long as
there was a chance to serve, and until
peace was signed and secured, he re-
manned at his post. This much ac-
complished, duty pointed to what in
peace is foremost in his mind, to his
country's interests. He therefore
laid down the sword to return to the
work which he stopped only when came
that which at all times and above all
should claim the first consideration
of the men of this republic-the put
ting down of the common enemy.
Bryan's attitude in his military ca
reer is characteristic of the mamie
is ready to fight as long as there is a
chance to fight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13

81 had strange dream the other
night" said the major.
"What was it?'' asked the young
thing.
Il went to heaven, and as an old
newspaper man was interested in their
journal up there. 1t was a miserable
thing; not a well written story in it,
and told St. Peter so.''
"What did he say:'
HE said: It's not our fault. We
nsver get any good reporters up here. "
-PhilaGelphia Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13
Bethesda-Nature.s own SPECIFIC.

Bethesda is natures own specific :or
all diseases of the kidneys. Its acts
directly, quickly and its effects are
lasting. 1t is used, prescribed and
recommended by hundreds of physi-
clans. Thousands have been cured of
Bright's disease and kindred affections
bv use of few bottles. Write today
for full particulars and get booklet
giving partiaFlist of cures. 1t has
cured others and will cure you, so do
not delay until too late. Sold only in
sealed half-gallon bottles. by drug
gists. White A. NJ. Jones, president,
Bethesda Mineral Springs company.
Waukesha. Wis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13

The aggregate value of products of
Iowa soil for the past year were not
less than $225, 900, 600. Corn yielded
2S9, y $50 bushels, averaging 81
per acre. In many counties it yielded
far above the previous estimates,
about 10 per cent being unmerchant-
able. The total spring wheat was
1y,IJ2 352 bushels; winter wheat,
3.16s. 90 bushels; oats, 139, 915, 346.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13

Tn senate has presented Vice Pres
ident Hobart with Il silver inkstand
costing $1,000. The gift was paid
for, the report SAYS, out Of the con-
tingeut fund OF the senate. or other
wise. ont of public money. The vice
president j. % worthy man and no
doubt iu need OF an ink stand, but or
binary taxpayers may object to such
n use OF their money as a departure
from that republican and democratic
simplicity which i understood to
constitute such an essential adorn-
ment If our free institutions, Bloom
ingtoa Pantagraph (rep.).
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13

Every family should have its house
hold medicine chest-and the first
bottle in it should be DIR. Woods Nor
way Pine Syrup. Natures remedy
for coughs and colds. For sale by
Marshall & Fisher, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13

SEyAToE VEST made a bull's-eye shot
when he said the colonial empire
upon which it Is proposed to launch
this country would be reputation
of the principles fer which the fathers
of the republic fought-no taxation
without representation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13

President MCKINLEY is kicking
down one after another of the civil
service bars that were put up by
President Cleveland. The last TO fall
were deputy revenue collectors and
xamining surgeons. Republicans are
for civil service so long as their party
holds the situations; it is then they
see the value of IL. otherwise the
"merit system is not in favor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13

joins RILEY TANNER went all the
vay 10 Washington To fix up with old
Shelby "a deal whereby John Riley may
be governor and Shelby may retain
his seat in the United States senate.
Where the people of Illinois come in
will be shown later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13
Overcome evil witt

OVERCOME evil win '-.-"7. OVER
come your coughs and cUILs " it'll One
Minute Cough Cure. 1t is good. Chill
dren cry for it. 1t cures Group, bron-
chitis, pneumonia, grippe and all
throat and lung diseases. T. H.
Thomas, A. j. Riess and NJ F. Balm
sen. druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13
CH.AGo,s determined u

CHrAGo's determined mayor, Car
ter II. Harrison. won in his fight
against the street railway grab in
that city last night after one OF the
most earnest fights on the one hand
and desperate on the other in Chi
cagO history. IL takes a. vigorous
young democratic mayor to put
greedy corporations to route. Rock
ISLAM has had few illustrations OF
that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13
Beauty Is Blood Deep.

Clean blood means a clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
tic clean your p.ood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
purities from the body. Begin to-day to
Danish pimples, boils, blotches, blackheads,
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents All drug
gists, satisfaction guaranteed. l0c. 25c, SOC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13

The Peoria Herald SAYS Garcia, like
Moses, died after leading his people
thrOU GA the wilderness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13
A cough is not like a fever.

A cough is not like 3 fever. 1t
does not have to run a certain course.
Cure it quickly and effectually with
One Minute Cough Cure, the best rem
edy for all ages, and for the most
severe cases. We recommend il be-
cause it's good. T. II. Thomas. A. j.
Riess and NJ. F. Bahnsen, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13

Group instantly relieved Dr. Thorn
as Eclectric OIL Perfectly safe. Never
fails. At any drug store For sale
by Marshall & Fisher, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13

Arnold's Bromo Celery cures head
aches; 10, 25 and so cents. Reiss'
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13

PEACE came at just the right time
at the opening Of the Christmas sea-
son.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-13

Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic 10c or 25c
II g. 9. c. fail TO cure, druggists refund money.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-02-12
Beware Of OintmentS for Catarrh that con-
tainS Mercury.

As mercury will surely destroy the sense OF
smell and completely derange the whole system
when entering il through the mucuS surfaces.
Such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians. as the
damage they viii do is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by +. J. Cheney & Co,
Toleda. o., contains no mercury, and is taken
internally, acting directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. u buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure yon get the genuine. 1t is
taken internally and is made in Toledo, Ohio,
by f. j. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
- Sold by Druggists, price Zoe. per bottle.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-02-12
Beauty Contest in Washoe
County for the Omaha
FYgnSjtinn.
EXNOSltl0n.

As Vice President Maxson has called
npon ,nr to furnish hin with the names
of the handsomest ladies in Washre
voo1ty, | have concluded to leave their
selection to IL vote OF the ,a,lles at the
county.
All ladies, residents ri Nustur county.
may submit to me lty wrltten %hallot, IN
pels or by postal card through the
mail, the names of tsie eight ladies whom
they consider the best looking. in the
county, and must sign their hahles to
the list as tie voter and no II will be
allowed more than one vote. Ca the
18th. Of February the votes will be CLOSED
and the names OF the eight ladies receiv-
iny the largest number of votes will be
given to the Vice President aud their
photographs will he requested. These
photos will he grouped with those chostI.
from the other eouutirS oi the STATE. and
nom this collection the Exposition man
agenent will choose two whose faces
will be east upon the souvenir medals to
be issued by the Omaha Exposition.
j. b. MCCulIoGH,
Washoe County Exposition Commission
err Reno. Nevada.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-02-12
The Ball..

The grand bali to he given by the
firemen on the 18th. will be one OF the
grandest affairs OF the kind ever given in
Wadsworth and that is saying a great
deal. The ladies will appear in new
and handsome dresses male especially
for the occasion and the boys say they
will be governed accordingly. So this
is timely notice to engage your partner
for the last big dance OF the season and
to prepare you to 20 and enjoy yourself
in the whirl iron eve till morn. Every
body is going and arrangements will he
made by the boys to take the best OF
care OF their guests.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-02-12
Entertainment,

The Harnronica Quartette will give an
entertainment on W~ashington's birth
day, February odd, at Music Hall. Be-
side the Quartette there will be a nun :
Der OF vocal and instrumental selections
by the leading talent OF the town, and
Miss %Jorvensen oil Salt Lake, will also
sing. The admission will he the nolni-
nal price OF % cents for the entertain
ment and 20 cent? additional to the gem
tlemen who wish to dance. after the
entertainment. Everybody should At
tend end make it a success, AS the
proceeds, above expenses, will be devoted
to the hearse fund.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-02-12
Can You Sleep7

Homely language, like a honely girl,
may be so Illuminated by direct intelli-
gence as to become positively fascinat-
ing. When We say, 1--WE had ii good
nap" it's homely, but my, doesn't it
mean IA lot! Many can't sleep-don't
even know what a good nap is These
weary ones toss. turn and agonize, wear
out their brains and bolies,;-a useless
waste OF energy and life. Pabst Malt
Extract, the "Bcst" Tonic, will bring
sleep to you-you will nestle to slumber
like IA tired child. Take a glass inst be-
fore going to bed, and in ten minutes
you will go drowsily' to Sunderland.
After a week or SO sleep will come nat
urally and you won't need the Tonic.
Health, strength and mental ralmuezs
come also to help the weak, the weary
and the heavy-laden, ior PABST MALT
EXTRACT is the BEST Tonic.
SHORT Bios,
liolesait Dealers.
Men's, ladies' and children's rubbers
and oversiloes at K. II. Cowles.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-02-12
The Meeting.

Al the meeting of the ritizens at the
Library Wednesday evening 10 consider
TIM purchase 81 u htafse, tue report u
The fund on baud snow ell over 800,
with the PROMISE OF considerable more.
A committee consisting of A. I. Clip
petlecr, !. il. Gliswold and j. +. Crosby
was appointed 10 make the purchase oil
the inarse. 1t WAS voted that the hearse
be placed IN the care OF the Cemetery
Trustees 10 be usel AZ public prop
erty.