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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-07
Americas Literary Necessity.

America needs to start q new inteilec.
tual cycle, and il is superfqous to say
tbartho way 20 start Is not to rest in
tho boasted excellence of some light
form of literature, for example, the
American short story. 1t will take larger
effort than this, and effort along lines
i'll beset, to bring out the American
rival Of Homer ard Dante and Virgil
and Goethe and Shakespeare There is
deal Of meaning in the remark attrib-
uted to Horace Greeley that what tho
United States needed was sound
thrashipy. but that unfortunately no
other nation ON earth was bigenougb to
give 1t to them. The old world is well
worn. 1t is gradually approaching, from
sheer weariiicss, a social if not q politi-
cal federalism, iRwiIieh America must
b. teacher, not pupf.
But the only lesson which America is
now teaching tho world in the ideal
realm Is precisely tho lesson which Won
Hartmann has already put in words
namely, that the literature Of the future
Is to be rs the farce which tho Berlin
Business man goes to sec Of an. evening
By way Of recreation. It is doing its
best TO prove that after Goethe the role
Of transcendnt genius is no longer to be
played By way Of bringing about q
new movement in letters it would be an
excellent thing. if some profoundly ono
sricd thinker should arise to shake to
pieces tho eminently respectable but ia.
tally monctanous philosophy Of the
American schcols-J. s Tunison in
Atlantic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-07
Lipcoln's "Selfishness,s

Mr.. Lincoln once remarked to o fellow
passenger on tho old time mud wagon
coach on the corduroy road which ante.
dated railroads that all men were
prompted by selfishness in doing good
or evil His fellow passenger was an.
tagonizing his position, when they were
passing over corduroy bridge that
SPAWNED slough. AS they crossed this
bridge and the mud wagon was shaking
like Sucker with chills, they espied
an old razorbacked SOW on the bank of
the slough, making terrible noise be-
cause her pigs had got into the slough
and were unable to get out and in dan.
ger Of drowning. As the old coach be-
gan to climb the hillside Mr.. Lincoln
called out, "Driver, can't you stop just
q moment?" The driver replied, IF the
other Teller don't object" The "other
feller"-who was no less parsonage
than at that time Colonel Z. d. Baker,
the gallant general who gave his life in
defense of Old Glory at Balls Bluff-did
not "object, when Mr.. Lincoln jumped
out, ran hack to the slough and began
to'lift the little pigs out of the mud and
water and place them on the bank.
When he returned, Colonel Baker re.
marked, Now, Abe, where does selfish
ness come in on this little episode?'
why, bless you soul. Ed. that was the
very essence of selfshness I would
have had no peace of mind all day had
gone on and left that suffering old SOW
worrying over those pigs. did it to get
peace of mind, don't you see?"-Spring-
field (nls. Monitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-07
The su.psiss q AIi.

James Jones, Of the drug srm OF
Jones q Son, Cowden. H., in speak.
Ing OF DIR. Kings New Discovery.
SAYS that last white, his wife was ut.
tackled With Ia grippe, and her case
grew - serious that physicians q.
Cowden snd Pans could do nothing
for her. IL seemed TO develop into
hss:y consumption. Having DR..
Kings New Discovery in store. ard
selling lots CT IL. he took o bottle
home. and TO the surprise Of all she
began TO get better from the frs:
dose. and . half dozen dollar bottles
cured her sound and well. DR..
Kings New Discovery for consump-
ton. coughs and colds, Is guaranteed
10 do this good work. Try IL. Free
trial bottles at Hartz & Ullemeyer's
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-07

there are no children In the White
House nov. It IL the first adminis-
trstion since that Of Buchanan where
there have been no children in the
presidents family. Lincoln had three
boys when no came to the White
House, and the Christmas festival
Vas celebrated with enthusiasm in
the good old fashioned way, with .
Santa Claus. Grant had his three
boys and tho Wetty Nellie to make
merry 81 Christmas time. Hayes
had complete domestic household.
with romping boys and winsome
little girl. Who has grown to woman
hood and has recently been spending
her honeymoon st the White House.
whero che was q child. Harrison
had his Baby Mckee, grandson. and
has since started 70 raise o new crop
OF his own, while Cleveland had
three daughters during she two i'd.
ministrations and has been presented
With son since returning 70 private
life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-07
A Definition.

d woman was being examined at the
Old Bailey as a witness. when. to a
question put by the barrister. Mr..
C. she replied. Don't. think to
huinbug me-"
ANSWER the question directly, WON.
On, or IN commit you, I" interrupted the
recorder.
Aye" said Mr.. c., ''and tell rs
what you mean by humbug."
Why" replied the woman, sit
was to tell you, Mr.. g. that the re-
corder was o gentleman that would be
humbugging you and the court too -
English Exchange -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-07
Ar the meeting OF tho committee

Ar the meeting OF tho committee
OF Ninety-sir free silver democrats at
the Carrollson hotel. Baltimore. the
other evening. free silver drama.
entitled. The Curse OF Gold,r was
read. The Baltimore sun says the
play was well received By the aud.
fence. 10 IL intended to place the
drama on the stage, and have l, pro-
duced In oil large cities. with view
OF educating the people In the silver
cause, and arouse public sentiment
against the present goldite financial
policy. 10 Is hoped to make 10 AZ
popular and effective as Was "Unc,e
Toms Cabin" in the days Of slavery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-07
Stevenson and liz Nurse,

Alison Cunningham, Robat Louis
Stevenson's old nurse. wss much beloved
by him, and he sent her copy Of each
Of his books, with his own inscription
on tho 'iy lc,G Generally the inscription
rs just n line ur two. ALISON Cunning
ham, from her boy" OF "from her lad.
die" Bus one of rho volumes. IAN In.
land Voyage" (isSsD. contains the FOL.
loving:
NV DEaR CrSsISG-if you had not ialSoa -
rlnsh trgahlc with me all NJ. years Of my
childhood. th's litt,, book would never have
leo written Many p long nighs4you sat up
with nv whcn was H. wish could hope,
BY way % rtturn, 90 nmusc n single evening
for yos with my little hook. Bof. whatever
yoa mar thipk u %. ! know you will continue
20 think kindly a the author.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-07
A DARKY'S PRIZE MENU.
But His Friends Weren't Betting Against
a Sure Thing.

Sure Thing.
Three negroes not long ago made a
bet among themselves that each could
name a supper that would be better than
the others could name. They put up 81
apiece, and the one that named the
dishes that would constitute the best
supper should take the So. They drew
straws as to which ones should be the
first and the last to make up the menu
for the imaginary meal. The first man
said he couldn't think of anything bet
ter than green's boiled with hog iowl.
For side dishes he would take corn
bread, souse, black eyed peas, and wash
them down with buttermilk. The other
two smached their lips.
"WSll, for me-" said No. Q, "I'd
take fried chicken, hot biscuits, buttered
n spread over wit, presorves-'n den,
n den-let's see-yes, u 'simmon beer
n ginger. cakes
The mouths of the other two spilled
water. and it was apparent that they
were hungry. 1t came No. SIS time.
Ivy, youse niggers don't know
what's good" said he. Tell me, fools,
what's better'n possum baked wild sweet
'tatehs scattered all roun it, swimmin
in do gravy? Hey? N den after youse
done nibbled at de bones tell they ain't
no moro meat Oh 'em dere set de water
millyon starin you in dc face lik'. Hey?''
And with that he started to pick up the
money.
"You leave dat money Alone" the
other two yelledin chorus. 1--WE warn't
bettin ag'in no sure thing. Chicago
Times Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-07
OHIO HEARD FROM.

This is the Refrain Hesrd all Over the
Buckeye State.
After trying remedies that helped
Jon.
When you have tried "cures" that
didn't.
When you are completely stuck
and in despair.
When your poor back still aches.
Because you don't get down to
causes.
Try Doan's Kidney Pills.
The unexpected always happens.
IL you toss all night rscked with
back pain.
II you cannot bend over and
strsighten up.
Depend upon IL. it's your kidneys.
Kidney disorder rarely leaves Of
its own accord.
The tenant has to be evicted.
Doan's Kidney Pills do not com.
promise.
Os arrange for 8 new lease.
They cure all kidney complaints.
This Is their mission and they ful.
fill 10.
Those are the particulars o! ono
case out Of thousands.
The Rev. A. Berry, CT No. sis
West High street. Lima. Ohio. says:
al can speak highly Of Deans Kid.
ney Pills as kidney remedy. Years
ago was troubled with backache,
bat lstterly / have not been so much
affected with il. but. I presume. fol
Is years l have been compelled to
get up several times during The
night and at frequent intervals dur.
Ing the day there were inclination.
to urina.e. There were deposits oil
a redish color, bling brickd ust,
that. by irritating. may have pro.
duced the results. I procured
Doan's Kidney Pills at drug store,
and began using them, and l am
pleased to say that they relieved me
promptly. Now / can 20 to bed and
not be forced to get up once during
the night. can retire feeling con.
fident that I shall sleep till morning
l have no smarting or burning SCI
sasions. They seem to have beer
specially adapted to my case. can
not conceive Of remedy existing
possessing greater merits or produc.
ing such positive results with 80 lit
tie responsiveness or shock to the sys.
tenn. 1 shall feel inclined to 90 on,
OF my way to recommend them, and
in every instance when troubles liat
mine occur shall strongly advise
their use."
Doan's Kidney Pills are for sal,
BY all dealers-price 80 cents
Mailed by -Milburn Co., But
falo, N. Y, sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the name Dosn's and
take no other.
For sale by Mashsll & Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-07

Who can fail TO take advantage OF
this ofers Sond 10 cents 10 rs for q
generous trial size or ask your drug.
gist Ask for Kly's Cream Balm. the
most positive catarrh cure. Full size
so cents.
ELY Bios. Sc Warren ST., n. Y. CITY.
i suffered from catarrh Of the
worst kind ever since q boy. and
never hoped for cure, bat Ely's
Cream Balm seems to Go even that.
Many acquaintances have used i,
with excellent results.-Oscar Os.
ssum. IS Warren avenue, Chicago,
III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-07
Yflesi YrIes! Ptles,

DR.. williams Indian Pile Oint.
ment viii cure blind, bleeding and
itching piles when all other oint
men,s have failed. Il absorbs the
samors, allsys the itching ct once,
acts as o poultice, gives Instant re.
lief. DIR. Williams Indian Pile Oint.
ment Is prepared only for piles and
itching Of the private parts, and
nothing else. Every box Is war.
rsnsed. Sold by druggists or sen,
BY mail on receipt Of price, SO cents
and 81 per box.
WILLIAMS MANUFACTURING Co.,
Proprietors. Cleveland, Ohio.
Sold BY NJ. z. Bahnsen, Druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-07

TuE political friends % William j.
Bryan wish 10 tender him ,he fusion
nomination for congress from the
first Nebraska district. Mr.. Bryan
has refused such o nomination here
tofore, and u lie not known whether
he would DO willing 10 accept one
now. A. X. Talbot, Mr.. Brysn's law
partner. and at present state senA.
'or, is likely TO be tie republican
nominee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-07
Eorce Of Habit.

&womau will always ask the price Of
everything before she pays for il Yes
tGday afternoon woman stepped into
a'confectioner's shop and said:
"Iwanssixpennyworh OF chocolates "
They were banded to her. and she
took ont her purse and remarked:
How much is it. please?'-London
Fun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-07

GKoReK Farp WILLIAMS. % Bos-
ton. has accepted "a invitation TO
speak ct the great barquets Of the
Colorado democratic state commit
tee, which are TO be held this even
ing and tomorrow evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-07

Ir is one Of The peculiar phases Of
American politics that the man Who
makes others often has his hands full
In making himself-ss witness the
present predicsment OF one Marcus
Aurelius Hanna.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-07

When the Duke of Monmouth was
executed in the reign of James II for
treason, his duchess ordered every oak
In the park to be cut on the fatefui
morning. The new growth, belonging
to Lord Ebury. is one Of the finest for
ests in Britain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-07
FOR Over Rlny Year,

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. 1t
sooshcs the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain. cures wind collie, and
Is the best remedy or disrrhoes.
twenty-five cents 0 bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-07
A Shrewd Cyclist.

An eminent queens counsel is said
to take his bicycle exercise in the fol-
lowing fashion: He goes out every
night, but he always rides before tho
wind, and consequently the direction Of
his ride depends upon the wind. He al
ways comes back by train.-London
Telegraph.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-07

Sope idea Of the terrific force with
which bird passes through the air may
be gained through the fact that . com
mon curlew few right through piece
Of plate glass quarter Of an inch thick
ut Xurnberry Lighthouse, Ayrshire
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-07
A Convert of the Wheel,

'Pedalton used to be very fond Of
saying there is no such thing as perfec.
ton in life"
"Yes. But that was before he bought
his new bicycle. Washington Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-07

A WASHINGTON eorrespondeu, In
speaking % Christmss At the white
House calls attention 70 the fact that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-07

Gov. BUSHNELL eyideatly fels
that the prize is worthy % The ordeal
through which he Is passing down in
Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-07

THx addition Of 1000 made on the
81 Inst increases the number Of
money order postoilices 10 $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-07

fes. lis true; foley's Honey aud
Ter Is the best cough medicine. ror
sale By 7. II. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-07
To Qprs-s Gold IN One Dax.

~ VehS Ooio N Ooo NY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. AL druggists refund the money
II IL fails to cure. CSC. The genuine
has L. b. Q. on each tablet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-07

fr looks like q deadlock agAirs o.
Hanna down Ia Ohio in any way you
want 30 apply the term.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-07

FIRE PROOF.
One block from g. II. 1. Il p. ana
L. 3. Il NJ. 8. n abroad depot.
Improvements costing s75,oOO.oO have
just been completed, and the house now
offers every convenience to be found in any
hotel, including hot and cold water, electric
light and steam heat In every room.
Rates IS cents per day and upwards.
First class restaurant in connection.
WILLIAM mccoy, Owner and Proprleise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-15
THE HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI.
Plans for the A nuai Reunion. Tuesday Eve.
December Fl.

The executive committee of the Cony
High School Alumni Association has
completed its plans for the annual re-
union, and the graduates and former
students of the school are notified that
it win De held in Vickery hall, Tuesday
evening, December q. The secretary
and treasurer, Miss Louise G. Cony,
has charge of the tickets.
There will be a brief musical and
literary programme, the first of the
eevening, including short address by
DR.. W. l.. Thompson, president of the
,asssoe iation, Principal C. f. Cook, and
others. Then will follow a social hour,
wholly Informal in character with re-
freshments served, and with music by
Dennis orchestra. Dancing will begin
ait 10 O'Clock, and occupy the rest Of
.the evening. The hail will be prettily
decorated and made as cosy and home
like as possible.
These annual reunions of the grad
mates and Old students of the high
schoofare always among the most de-
lightful events of the winter. and the
committee in charge plans to make
this one especially interesting and en-
joyable for all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-15

Augusta, Dec. A.
Herbert L. Jones of Waterville, was ar
raigned and pleaded guilty to two indict-
ments for cheating. In one case Jones
gave check for SIS on the Fairfield Ma
tional Sank in payment for horse which
he had bought of David Wells of Clinton.
and in the other a check for $35 for a COW
bought of Geo. w. Raney.
1t appeared that the defendant VIII, Is
konly Is years of age, has been in the
LADY, OF trading in stock. especially with
Wells. and giving checks; that he has
never before been accused of any Offences,
against the law, but within a few months,
mas drank Intoxicating liquor. He had no
money an the bank upon which he drew
To icnecks, but said, today. in court that
TENDED to sell the horse and cow at
ast to meet the checks He failed IN
nd disposed of them for sum iess,
mt their value and wit. the proceeds
a to Boston, where he was arrested
wrought back to this State. His
M who was in court. has made rull
N9n. and one o. the parties before
been made whole had made an
prevent prosecution.
was continued for sentence on
x costs taxed at $25. and the
{ter an ad1nonition from the
lowed to go.
Nhina, pleaded guilty to an
2 eruelty to animals. Ii APP
Ne is a good citizen when
then he has been drink
how lin best are quite
the whole of the road
"a. Doe recently went
Na double horse team,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-15

returning to his home, it is said. with a
heavy load. He whipped and overdrove
his horses to such an extent that one Of
them fell dead as Doe drove into his yard
For this he was indicted. The case was
continued for sentence on payment of the
costs.
Isaac and Archie Bouier are brothers
and, today. retracted their plea of not
guilty, made, yesterday. to an indictment
for an assault and battery upon Joseph
Watkins by driving team over him. and
pleaded guilty. 1t appears that Archie
had recently purchased a trotting horse
and while trying the animal took in his
brother Isaac on the road Both men
had been drinking. Whine spinning along
ing with each other as to the merits of
the horse, Watkins stepped from behind
a load of wood directly in front of the
rapidly advancing team and was knocked
There was no intention to injured the
man, but they were probably grossly neg
ligent, and their partial intoxication no
doubt contributed wholly or in part 10
the accident. They have been in jail two
months already az a mol pros of the in
dictment was entered on payment of
costs taxed at SO.
Frank Larrabee was arraigned ard
pleaded not gully to an Indictment for
breaking and entering the house of c. 5.
Hichborn at Hammonds Grove, in con-
nection with the boy Duke.
In ne afternoon, the case of state vs.;
Timothy Parker and Johanna Mitchell
was taken up before the jury. The ill
dictment is for adultery alleged to have
been committed in November last at To-
gus. E. w. Whitehouse appeared for the
defendants.
From the testimony introduced by the
county attorney, it appeared that the
woman. who is about so years of age.
formerly resided in Manchester, n. H..
and little more than two years ago
married Lawrence Mitchell, the COM
plainant and both came and set up
housekeeping near the Solaiers' Home of
which he had been member about three
| years. He took his meals at the Soldiers
Home, going to his own home outside to
stay nights. He said in his testimony
| that they lived happily together until
| Parker became acquainted with his wife.
| Under his influence she began to drink
| and carouse with Parker and one Carroll.
and at one time she and Parker Went to
| Gardiner and did not return until the
next day. This state of things grew worse
until he finally left his house and went
! to the Home to live. Upon returning III
| the morning to procure some things which
| he neeaed, he found the key in the out
side door and the door ibolted on the in
| side. He raised a window and went in
| and in an upper room found his wife IN
bed with Parker. After breaking a cane
| over Parker's head. he left the premises
| The government had nearly concluded
| its case when court adjourned at G
| O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-15
Local Matters.
IN FEMALE ATTIRE.
Frank Larrabes Visits Duke in Jail and Is
Arrested by Sheriff Mcfadden.

Soon after dinner. yesterday. while
Sheriff McFadden was sitting in the
Jail office, perhaps cogitating over the
price of provisions with which to enter
tain his unwilling guests, the. bell rang.
and, stepping to the door, he ushered
DIN visitor arrayed in femenine attire,
blue dress, black cape, gloves, a jaun-
ty cap covering head of curled haar,
and a brown veil completely hiding the
face from the searching and earnest
official gaze of the sheriff. The con-
versation that ensued ran like this.
rs there boy named Duke in here"
There is" Can / see him?" You
can"
Stepping along to the heavy iron
door which separates the office from
the guard room. the sheriff unlocked
and opened it. The visitor attempted
TO enter, but was told that Duke must
come into the office. Duke was called
and soon made his appearance. He did
not appear to recognize his caller, and
each stood looking at the other in
awkward silence, the visitor apparently
a good deal embarrassed and Duke
with wonder,nent upon his face as to
what all this meant.
The silence was at last broken by the
visitor who asked: How do you do.
Mr.. Duke?" Duke is a boy scarcely 10
and this formal manner of address
excited great surprise in the Sheriff, II
not strong suspicion. The visitor then
said: do you have everything you
want here. Mr.. Duke?" and Duke said
he didn't, he would like some cigar
etees. The visitor then asked the sher-
iff: Can / come in this evening and
bring him some cigarettes"
The sheriff stepped along, raised the
veil of the visitor, and answered: mo,
you can go right in now, and then you
won't have to come back" Duke
snickered, the visitor looked sheepish
and both soon found themselves the
other side of the great door.
The lifting of the veil had disclosed
the features of Frank Larrabee who is
indicted with Duke for breaking and
entering Mr.. Hichborn's house at
Hammond's Grove, and who escaped
from the station house in this city a
short time ago, and has since been in
hiding. He admitted that the clothes
belonged to his mother but he didn't
know whether she was aware that he
had them.
Within half an hour of his apprehen-
sion he stood in the prisoners dock at
the court house. clad in a wooden shirt
and trowsers which he had worn under
the female dress, and pleaded not gull
ty to the indictment. 1t is not certain
as to what object he had in visiting
Duke in the manner he did, unless it
was ITO induce Duke to shield him, Duke
ppi,,on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-15

The flag of the Augusta Savings
Bank made a remarkable record. this
summer. This large flag was hung to
the breeze the night before the troops
came here ON the End day of May. 1t
hung there continuously until the day
after the peace treaty was signed in
Paris, last Saturday, when it was
taken in. It is somewhat tattered and
will probably be too much the worse
for wear to hang out again.