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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-24

VIZ msy nov expect to hear q
TRADE sesins, Judge Bigelos from
the Fulton papers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-24

ForR hundred millions % Spanish
bonds are held In France.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-24

rrLros is again ready to do bad
things
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-24

WANTED NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. TO
w introduce Eudora's Rose Cream the
great complexion remedy. Address Eudora
Toilet Co., sol Tama Build ng, Burlington, Iowa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-24

"ANTED-CHRIS STAN MAN OR WON.
w an to DO office work and correspond
ence here. Salary $500. Apply with self -ad.
dressed stamped envelOpc to A. T. Elder,
general manager, care ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-24

WANTED RELIABLE MAN TO MEET
w merchants and manufacturers. United
States and Cav ada Mercantile agency. Is
tablished in 1882 1884 Dearborn street. Chi.
cago, lis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-24

WANTED-TO RENT-A HOUSE WITH
W at least blk rooms must be in repair
ana IN desirable location; the southern part of
Rock Island preferred; rent not over eI5 per
month. Address N, care OF ARGUS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-24

WANTED AGENTS TO SELL MURAT
" Helsteds great Cuba book; Ill about
everyone buys it: one agent sold 81 IN one day:
another made el3 Ia one hour; 900 pages mag.
nncent Illustrations, photographs, ETC.; low
price; we guarantee the most liberal terms:
Ire'ghs paid: 20 days credit: outfit free; send
six 2-cent stamps to pay postage The Bible
mousse, ia Dearborn street, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-24

WANTED MEN TO TACK
w up advertising signs: ol2.sO weekly;
steady work. Send 10 cents for postage, sam
Colorado street. Philadelphia. Pa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-24

WANTED-AGENTS; REQUIRES NO Elk.
w perfence; quick sellers; either sex;
Ope asked; be quick. r. j. H. Saith & Co.
Fifth and Race streets, Cincinnati, Ohio
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-24

WANTED-AGENTS TO SELL. OUR OILS
w and greases il Rock Island and vicinity.
Permanent position for the right man. The
Garfield OIL company, Cleveland, Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-24

WANTED-AGENTS AND SALESMEN;
w 81 day plating tableware: new pro-
cess: costs but cents to plate one dozen
knives to wear five years. Send 25 cents for
formula: Winkler Chemical company, 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-24

WANTED-eOo HORSES TO CLIP BY
w electricity at the Metropolitan Horse
Shooting shop, corner Third and Rock Island
streets Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-24

WANTDLFo LOAN MONEY ON OLA.
n wv T1o ,n xaschs.. ieveiry, hardwsrs.
goods, furniture, etc Highc0t cssh nrioes
paid for second hand goods OF an kinds siso.
rhe above goods for sale st half ~ ugusi
n0re prices. Al bostne0 transaotaoEo strictly
c0nnoencel. His new number auA tooatio6
!o2l Second Avenue. DOM f0eget II ], NJ
Joneo Two ringS on l347.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-24

WANTED THREE COLLECTORS AND
w statesmen, good pay. Inquire Of the
Singer Manufacturing COMPANY, 203 West
Second street, Davenport, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-24

WANTED -LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE
w to establish agency for sale of Interests
In Mexican coffee. rubber and Chocolate
plantation; exceptionalo opportunity; big money:
investigate. Address 1908 No. 100 Washington
street, Chicago, ILL.,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-24

WANTED = AGENTS, LADIES AND
w gents; IS per day, to sell new invention
to prevent ladies' hats from blowing on: sam
pie IS cents: satisfaction guaranteed. Ad.
dress George ]. johnson, 1886 Osceola avenue,
ST. Paul. Mimi.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-24

WANTED-ENGAGE To PLAY
w for dances by j. j. Baker with Otto's
mem. who guarantees good music. Henry
Webbing, prompter. Also furnish violin and
piano music No. 200 Seventeenth street; tel
ephOne on 1871.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-24

"ANTED-TO RENT A SMALL cor
w tage 10 good location, not too far out
Give price and particulars. Address Got
tage," ARGUS office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-24

WANTED-LOCAL AGENTS TO SELL
W ink erasing pencil. Good profits Quick
seller. Samples IS cents r. e. Gilmore, Mon
mouth, IL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-24
To Cur . Colo 1. On Oar,

49, SS~a - w. boys
Take Laxative promo cuinine Tab
lets. AL druggist. refund tho money
II 10 fails TO cure. 3sc. The genuine
has L. y. Q. on each tablet ga.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-24

WANTED-GoODs TO sTORE IN CHEAP,
W clean and light storage rooms, with ole.
xator 1t l62S Second avenue. Johnny J0noo.
Two rings on l347.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-24

WANTED-A GIRL TO Do HOUSEWORE
w 10 small family; 25l7 Seventh avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-24

WANTED TO RENT A FLAT OF OR
w rooms. Furnished preferred. State
locotion and p:ice. Address Flat" ARGUS
office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-24
THROUGH THE AIR you BREATHE
THE R. T. BOOTH COMPANY.

Suite sosi. Auditorium Building, Chi cago, II
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-24

WANTED - HOCSECLEANtNG. OF
w washing and ironing by The day. In
Quire at COS Tenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-24

WANTED : TO PLACE A BRIGHT
" 3-year-old girl In o home for adoption
Mother dead. References required. Address
~. A. R." ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-24

"ANTED-TO RENT A HOUSE OR
W fiat of about five rooms in cen,ra. loca.
tiOn. Address 1888 Twenty first street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-24
WANTED.

WANTED-A GIRL 10 OR IA YEARS OF
w age. Call Mt 3ll Tenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-24

WANTED-NICELY FURNISHED ROOM
w with BATH must be east of Sixteenth
street. Address L, ARGUS Office
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-24

TOR sALE-A NUMBER OF VACANT
= lots In Sinnets addition; very central;
within easy reach Of the governments ar.enal,
most OF the large shops In Moline and tho
cific railroad. Anyone having the ready cash
can buy one or all of them AZ bargain. Also
q few cottages. Apply 70 F. NJ. Sinnet, is0e
Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-24

ElOR SALE-wELL ESTABLISHED BUSI.
- ness doing about 10000 per annum; To-
Gated on the most prominent corner In the
city Of San Antonio; 900 cars pass the store
every day: one third first-clAss farming lands
In Missouri or Kansas. balance cash or its
E. Houston street. San Antonio, Tex.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-24

Notice Is hereby given that on Tuesday, the
sth day OF April. A. D.. isss, in the city of
Rock Island, Ill. an election win be held for
the following officers. to-wit:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-24

ENOR SALE-A NEAT OFFICE CABINET
- with about 90 different slides, suitable for
filing legal blanks or any description of papers
IN nat form to be kept In shape for writing
A comprehensive index connected. Just the
thing for any once with contracts, etc, 70
file. Address H. e. c.. care of THE ARGUS
The age-herald., 1898-02-10
A Bit of Advice.

Peter Cooper was successful business man. His whole business career was one of steady progress. He founded the Cooper Union, one of the noblest philan- thropic institutions in New York, and he left besides large estate. He left also this bit of advice to the business men of every progressive ambitious town: 'In all towns where a newspaper is published, every man should advertise in it, if nothing more than a card stating his name and the business he is engaged in. It nearly always pays the advertiser, and besides lets the people at distance know that the town in which you reside is a prosperous community of business men and that the people may settle in it with 0 chance to make living. Never pull in your sign in home paper while you ex- pect to do business"
The age-herald., 1898-02-10
OLD-TIME BANoUETs.

l Even the most elaborate banquets of to- | day are mean affairs when compared to | those of ancient days. When a great noble- | man of the time of the Pharaohs gave a | feast his guests arrived at midday in char i iots and palanquins, were met at the door | by slaves, their hands and feet washed in | perfumed water in golden vessels. and | their heads annointed with ointment. Strong perfume was much affected by the Egypt l fans and little alabaster boxes of eXquis- | ite workmanship now in existence con- | taning some of these ancient perfumes l still sweet, though a couple of thousand | years old.
 At old feasts wine was passed about, and
 with it chopped-up cabbage, which was supposed to stimulate thirst and prevent drunkenness. A regular vaudeville enter tainment of music and dancing was pro- vided while the feast was in preparation. For the meal, oxen, kids, gazelles wild | goats, geese and various small birds had to be slaughtered and dressed. Vegetables
 in endless variety were prepared and the
 bakers were kept busy making fancy cakes and buns A slave stood behind each diner The most extraordinary things were eaten in the reign of Julius Caesar. Varro, a
 writer of the time, gives rules for fatten- ing rats for the table, and the menus in- cluded sharks flesh, thistles, cacti and sea nettles. The cooks were exceptionally skill fui. One of them served a whole pig, boiled on one side and roasted on the other, stuffed with thrushes. mincemeat, yolks of eggs and spices, and it was impossible to see where the knife had entered the body of the animal. Another cook prepared a turnip in such a way that his employer thought it was a rare fish he had expressed a wish for.
 The wines of the ancents would not be l thought palatable today, for they were mixed with sea-water, resin, salt, pitch | and aromatic herbs. exposed in smoky gar | rets until reduced to a sirup, and then | strained and mixed with water Emperors | puzzled their brains to produce new dishes. | one of these connections being called the shield of Minerva. In it were mingled the | flyers of charfish brains of pheasants and l peacocks, tongues of fiamingoes and por- l tions of lampreys.
The age-herald., 1898-02-10
That Armor Plant.
over.

The Krupp process for making armor chief of the bureau of ordnance, expresses the opinion that the American processes give the best results. American double forged armor has probably the highest resisting power of any armor in the world. At any rate both Secretary Long and Capt. ONeil are convinced 1t is the best, and both urge that no delay on account of the Krupp process should oc- cur so far as the three battleships now in course of construction are concerned. The attempt to corner the armor plate business by the purchase of Krupp rights will not succeed. The Krupp rights are not as
 The Carnegie and Bethlehem companies are not at all willing to part with gov ernment contracts for armor plate. While MT. Carnegie and others assert that they were in the business out of a purely altru- istic spirit, the two allied companies are doing all they can to win back the favor of the department and of congress.
 The question as to the establishment of an armor plant is still unsettled. If the southern iron district had not presented it's claims to consideration, some Ohio or Illinois town could have secured it; but under existing circumstances 1t Is very probable that new contracts will be en- tered into with the Carnegie and Bethle- hem people, as the easiest way to avoid the southern claims to a share in naval work. The south is now barred from any
 participation in such work, and there seems to be no disposition to give this section any chance at it. The entire ex- penditure of the government in the crea- tion of a new navy is made in the north Not a plate, gun, cartridge, or even rope, is made in this section of the coun- try The government works are all To- cated in northern towns.
 The request of the southern iron field that furnishes the pig used in armor plate in Pennsylvania, was a reasonable one; but if an armor plant should be located in this section of the country, no one will be more surprised than the people of the south themselves. A generation of ab- sorption elsewhere has left it's lesson. Blessed are they who expect nothing
The age-herald., 1898-02-10
TELEPHONE CALLS.
A History-Makinq Period.

These are not humdrum times by any means. Historymaking on large scale is going forward, faster perhaps than it ever did before. Within a generation the German empire and the almost equally strong new Roman empire have been formed. The rule of Mahomet is disinte- grating. All Africa is in course of occu- patton and development, and China, that most ancient empire of the earth, is be- coming the prey of highly civilized rob bers and trade-hunters Every one of these great map-making movements is not of today only. They are far-reaching. thousand years from today historians will go back to this age for facts of origin.
 The fall of the Roman empire, the sail- ing of Columbus and the Reformation were epochal in their nature, but it is doubtful whether a thousand years from today they will outrank England's occu- patton of Central Africa, or the break up of the Chinese empire that Japan facil- itated and made easy. People do not stop to think of the magnitude of the Chinese empire-of the hundreds of millions that live there and in Central Africa The fate of fully one-half of the people in the world Is to be determined by events of recent occurrence or by events now impending.
 If England succeeds in securing a stretch of territory extending from Cairo to IT. tba of r;o the foundations will be laid for an em- pre greater than even that of Rome in the days of the Caesars. The world gives little attention to these English ef- forts, but they are progressing just the same, and the other lands will wake up after a while to the fact that another English empire has been established. There will be objections on the part of non-colonizing France or Germany, but in the end England will have her own way. She always does. It is in the blood. It is destiny.
 But China Is the interesting problem of
 the time. Unweildly. unwarlike, un- progressive, she totters to fall. Who are to gather in the immense fragments? England is there, too. She is there be- hind iron walls, with guns in her hands. They are guns that no nation or combina- tion of nations can afford to disregard. There is just one chance for China. It is Turkeys chance. The jealousies and fears of the powers may demand that she be held together, and that all will unite to see that exclusive occupation be grant ed to no country. This would prolong the life of the ancient empire, but there will be trade and railroad and telegraph con- ditions annexed to it that will change the people in every other respect. The old China will pass away in any event.
The age-herald., 1898-02-10

cessity for the clergymen to go down into the slums and search for objects of ref, ormation. The Salvation Army has taken that job upon it's hands, and the good 1t has done has challenged the admiration Of the world. The thing for the clergy to do Is to start with the higher circles before 1t is too late
 In justice to the clergy it is but fair to say that it Is imposed upon a great deal in life. They are made to bear bur dens which are not theirs to carry. Mem bers of their congregation lie to them and the average clergyman Is not an investi- gator. He takes too many things for granted. He must not believe all that he hears about sne goodness of the members of his congregation. He should beware of a man who has long face on Sunday and is disposed to put his hands Into another mans pockets on Monday. The evils of a Mardi Gras celebration must be trlfiing in- deed, which last but two or three days, as compared to what the men and women of the higher circles do 365 days out of year. The people of Birmingham are no worse than they are In other parts of the world. I have no doubt there Is as much need for reformation here as elsewhere. It is not a bad idea to convert the heather in for eign countries. Progress in this direction may be slow; but the scheme is commend able. If the ministers of Birmingham will inaugurate a reformation on the lines above indicated, I will venture to say they will have the support of every honest man and woman in this state. There are men in this city who contribute fairly well to the sup port of churches and ministers, and the money paid in is frequently won at the gaming table. Let reform be the watch word of the hour, but let reform begin like charity-at home.
 ETHEL EDITH MARMADUKE.
The age-herald., 1898-02-10
Out 0i the Old Into the New.

A photographic engraving beautifully executed, at the top of a circular issued by Principal Booker T. Washington, of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial In- stitute, explains the title of this article. A little to the right and in the rear is seen the old shack. as natural as life, out of which the negro and his family have moved. and in the foreground is we'll lighted, well-ventilated cabin, standing on brick pillars, in which the family is now located. The difference in point of health, putting comfort aside, between an old log house rotting in the ground it rests on and in, and modern cabin, means much to Alabama. To bring the subject within closer view. it means that smallpox could in the new cabins be easily con- quercd, as it is in other states, whereas in the old shacks of the state 1t clings and can scarcely be eradicated So it is with all other ills that affiict mankind.
 Principal Washington gives notice that the next meeting of the Tuskegee negro conference will be held at Tuskegee on Wednesday. Feb. %, and that the work CTS conference. composed of officers and teachers in the various schools for ne-
The age-herald., 1898-02-10
OPINIONS OF A MAN.

A family man isn't a man who has family; he is one whose family has him.
 Love is a lot like a cold in the head; you never know you're getting it till you can't get rid of it.
 Right after two women have kissed each other in public each one looks at the oth- CT ones husband.
 The average woman has an idea that the neighbors don't do anything much but sit around and talk about her.
 If the serpent hadn't got into the Garden of Eden, Eve probably wouldn't have eat- en the apple till the day after.
 It isn't a sign that a man is too good just because he doesn't laugh at racS story. Maybe he has heard 1t before.
The age-herald., 1898-02-10

groes, will be held on the 2Ith day of Feb ruary. One of the chief objects of these meetings Is to promote the building of the new cabins. and the abandonment of the unsanitary and uncomfortable shacks to be found in every part of the state. The railroads have granted a reduced rate of fare, and it Is expected that the colored people in the Black Belt will be well rep resented.
 There is scarcely any movement in the state more important or more promising than this one-out of the Old into the New; and there Is not a better man in the state than Booker T. Washington to lead it. If he can lead the people of his race into new cabins, he will have done more than any one has done for them in a generation. For not one of the de- caying log houses conduces to health. They are old, without ventilation beneath or anywhere else, for that matter, ill., lighted, uncomfortable. The picture in the circular tells the story better than mere words can. It is to be hoped the coming conferences will give the cabin question first place. There is more in it for the race, and for all the rest of the people of the state, than there is in poli- tics or in many other questions that con- ferenees sometime like to waste their time
The age-herald., 1898-02-10
TO A DANGER.


By Anne Virginia Culberson in Munsey's I watch you as on waves of sound
 You seem to softly sway and float; Your bbttle feet scarce touch the ground: l watch as by some wierd spell boun1- The music hath a wild strange note, Your white arms OCT your head entwine Your full, dark eyes are fixed on mine. And as your Mtlhe form bends and sways A name wells up from out the maze Of bygone things, and o'er my lips In half unconscious murmur slips,
 "TIerodias! Herodias!' Thus she is old beSpread her net
 And danced before the mighty king. Your red lips smile, and yet, and yet Mettinks they are trifle set,
 As purpoSing some cruel thing. The fire your heavy lids enfold Some balefui purpose seems to hold. What can 1t be? Yet stay, know! The same as lletr's of long ago. Who for the king her net bespread- You mean a man shall lose his head.
 "Herodias! Herodias.'
The age-herald., 1898-02-10

One of the chief virtues of the queen S speech to the English parliament was its brevity By conforming to this rule the good queen will have the opportunity of seeing her able effort printed in all the provincial papers without having to kill has mastered the ort-of- of-condensation, an accomplishment so welcome in every news paper office.
The age-herald., 1898-02-10

John A. Gafford knows by this time how it feels to be told by jury that he must hang for having committed one of the most cold blooded murders in the history of Alabama.
The age-herald., 1898-02-10
A Decent PIay-House Wanted.
From the Mobile Item.

From the Mobile Item.
 We are much gratified to see some of our local contemporaries at last begin ming to realize the necessity for new theater in Mobile and if the other city papers will join us, the erection, at an early date, of a safe and decent play house is within the range of reasonable probabilities.
The age-herald., 1898-02-10

It will be the proper thing for every member of the state executive committee to be present at the meeting in Montgom- cry on the 18th, instant. Each member should bear in mind the many advantages in having the state convention held in Bir- mingham.
The age-herald., 1898-02-10

Sagastas note to Minister Woodford discoses the fact that administration cir tall lying on the subject of the sending of the battle ship Maine to the port of Ha- yana
The age-herald., 1898-02-10
A Great Crowd Coming.

From the Alexander City Outlook.
 Birmingham is making ready for mardi gras festivities to be held this month, and she will do herself proud on this the oc- casion of her third carnival. A great crowd from over the state will attend and sthere is fair promise of a great success
The age-herald., 1898-02-10
Bessemer Is Coming.

From the Bessemer Herald-Journal.
 If it is true that MT. Bryan will speak in Birmingham the coming month, we may expect to see Bessemer depopulated for the time being. Everybody will go to hear him.
The age-herald., 1898-02-10
The Injunction Business Invoked.

From the Russellville Times.
 Can't some Birmingham lawyer get out an injunction to keep the burglars from carting away the whole city; at least until after "mard gras." We country folks would be left" to go down to the Magic City to mardi gras, and Birmingham gone.
The age-herald., 1898-02-10

Mark Hanna can be depended upon to do all within his power to aid in the con- firmation of Alabama's appointees who be- long to the worst element.
The age-herald., 1898-02-10

The removal of Depuy DeLome, Spanish minister at Washington. is one of the wisest acts so far performed by the Mc- Kinley administration.
The age-herald., 1898-02-10
ADVERTISING RATES.

Advertising rates, daily and Sunday is- sues, one dollar per inch, first insertion; 70 cents per inch each insertion thereafter Monthly contracts for display advertising Of inches or more daily, 50 cents per inch each Insertion. Regular large display ad- vertisers running annual contracts will be given the minimum rate of 30 cents per Inch for each insertion. Reading notices, zO cents per line, nonpareil.
 Weekly issue-One dollar per inch each insertion. Reading notices, 25 cents per line