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The herald., 1898-02-04
The Course Of Life

The course of life is a thousand trifies.
then some crisis; nothing but green leaves
under common sun and shadow. and then
storm or rare June day. And far more
than the storm or the perfect day the
common sun and common shadow do to
make the autumn rich. 1t is the 'every
days that count. They must be made to
tell. or the years have failed.-William C.
Gannett.
The herald., 1898-02-04
Nothing Sacred Nowadays

Modern progress has no respect for an
cient methods in connection with ancient
things. The shrek of the locomotive Is
heard in Jerusalem, and the catacombs
of Rome are to be lighted by electricity.
Even in Philadelphia there are suggestions
that time may yet develop some approach
to the Chicago rush.-Detroit Journal.
The herald., 1898-02-04

Latest soundings of the channel over
the Galveston bar show 27ia feet, an in
crease of 10 feet since the extension OF
the jetties. Money will achieve a SIM
liar result at San Pedro.
The herald., 1898-02-04

The people, in constantly increasing
numbers. still want to go to the Klon-
dixie, principally because it is impossi-
BILE to get there. The warnings of such
60 for naught.
The herald., 1898-02-04

No less loyal a Republican journal
than the New York Tribune declares
that the appointment of Demas to a
federal position against the protest of
all the decent elements in Louisiana was
in payment of debt contracted by Han
ma in securing the vote of that state in
the nominating convention. We may
become reconciled to Demas, but is it
right to continue holding up the presi
dent to public view as a model citizen
and blameless official?
The herald., 1898-02-04

The Oriental situation makes busi-
ness brisk in European ship yards. The
annexation of Hawaii will give an i'm
petus to the business on this side OF
the water, or many advocates of it will
feel sorely disappointed.
The herald., 1898-02-04

Thomas G. Shearman's statement that
73 per cent of the wealth of this nation
is in the hands of per cent of the peo-
pie would not be so discouraging if the
per cent were satisfied with their hold
ingS
The herald., 1898-02-04
THE PUBLIC PULSE

(The Herald under this heading prints
communications. but does not assume re-
sponsbility for the sentiments expressed.
correspondents are requested to cultivate
brevity as far as is consistent with the
proper expression of their views.)
The herald., 1898-02-04
His Brothers. Strong Point

Boy with the Snub Nose-Say, your
brother amt nothin' but usher at the
ater.
Boy with the Soiled Facet know 1t, but
he can ush better'n any other feller they've
got.-Chicago Tribune.
The herald., 1898-02-04
As Usual

"At the meeting of our Browning society
last night all the light suddenly went out"
"And of course, as usual, you all found
yourselves cropping in the dark. ."-Phila-
delpha North American
The herald., 1898-02-04
The Secrets Told in Delirium

Everyone fears that If he should become
delirious he would give away his secrets
and trot out every skeleton in his private
closet. Calm yourself People who are
delirious tell nothing they know. An Atch-
The herald., 1898-02-04

The Platt and anti-Platt factions are
securely laying the foundations for a
Democratic triumph in the Empire state
next fall beyond all necessities of the
case. There should be a limit to good
things-even to Democratic majorities.
The herald., 1898-02-04
Once LIS Enough for Kentucky

The people Of Kentucky have within O
generation had one Republican legisla-
ture, and they do not desire another. They
have had one Republican state administra-
ton, and If the Lord will forgive them
they will not have another.-Louisville
Post.
The herald., 1898-02-04
Spring Is COMM!

A mop of hair above the sod
A pencil pushing upward, too,
Speaks bad for editors. The crop
OF springtime poets now is due.
Jack Appleton in Cincinnati CONNER
cial-Tribune.
The herald., 1898-02-04
Her Beau

Mary Ann sat alone with her beau
For hours with the gas turned leau;
When he said he must leave
She caught hold of his sleeve
While she wept and exclaimed, Eau
neau!' Chicago News.
The herald., 1898-02-04

Platt in New York and Hanna in Ohio
are doing good Democratic campaign
work in those great states. They should
be encouraged.
The herald., 1898-02-04

Yale juniors have drawn the color
line, and thus again distinguished them
selves. The average Yale student ap-
preciates the advantage of being in the
public eye.
The herald., 1898-02-04
Edison and Others

De eloquentest folks you sees
Ain dem dat's done got through,
But dem dat keeps a-talkin' bout
De things dey's gwinter do.
Washington Star
The herald., 1898-02-04

"The Curse of Cold" as it will be pre-
sented by Virginia company, is COM
edy. In reality it is very somber trag
edy.
The herald., 1898-02-04
Bicycle manufacturers in this country

Bicycle manufacturers in this country
have discovered that in demanding a
practically prohibtive duty upon for
noses. The exchange traffic with Ger
many in this commodity was largely in
favor of our makers, but the absurd duty
provided in the Dingley law has forced
taliatory measures, and the proba bill
ties are that the market will be wholly
lost to the United States.
The herald., 1898-02-04

The board of public works shows no
disposition to take up the matter of
providing signs for the 800 and more
The herald., 1898-02-04

1t is understood that High Five is the
popular game in the board of education
The herald., 1898-02-04
An Echo From Antiquity

Out of the tombs of men long dead
Out of obliviOn's night
Comes the cry that Helen's hair was red
And the wooden horse was white.
Richmond Times.
The herald., 1898-02-04

ison man who was recently so near death
that he heard Moses sing, raved constantly
about his head being a Missouri Pacific
freight t-house.-Atchson Globe.
The herald., 1898-02-04

Blanco is enjoying all of the help
which the Washington administration
can give him except a protective tariff.
The herald., 1898-02-04
serious accidents have not been more
frequent. The matter should have early
consideration by the city council.

Governor Shaw, the new apostle of
the single standard, declares that when
any form of money is redeemable or
readily exchangeable for gold, 1t passes
current under every sky, beneath every
flag and at all ports" The which is
rhetorically pretty, but quite untrue. A
Bank of England note is about the only
bit Of representative money extant that
enjoys such universal confidence.
French and German paper money, quite
as good, is seldom seen beyond the con-
fines of the two countries. Oh Shaw!
The herald., 1898-02-04
Energy Supplied

"Bindley is a great hustler"
Eyes; but he never has time to get start
ed right"-Chicago Journal.
The herald., 1898-02-04
Handicapped

"WhO is your favorite author?"
'Pardon me. sir, but am an author my
self."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The herald., 1898-02-04
Quarrelsome Provincials

Noting the rise of the cake walk in the
"howling swell set" of Gotham, an es-
The herald., 1898-02-04
Bright Sayings of Children

"What are the holes for?' asked little
| Edna. looking at the porous plaster that
| her mother was preparing to adjust to
| Willie's back.
| ITS funny you don't know that, sis,
| nterposed Willie. They're to let the pair
| out, of course"
| Mrs. Flagg-Tommy. I am Mortified. To
| think that you would cut the cats tail
! off. Is that living up to the Golden Rule
Tommy-Course it is If l had tail I'd
want somebody to cut 1t off.
Mamma" said little Miss Northside
who was talking about her summer expe-
| rienceS.
well, dear?"
| II asked Farmer Buckwheat If the milk
| he gave us was sterilized and he said no.
Do you suppose, mamma, that he had nc
| sterilized cows9"
ELLA, you have been playing all the
afternoon with those toy soldiers. That $
not proper amusement for a big girl like
you said her mother.
But. mamma am not playing with the
soldiers. | picked out the officers, and
played with them.'
Mamma-Why, a delicacy means some
thing very nice to eat!
Johnny-Oh! ] know. 1t means the
Observation-Disclosures Tribune.
The herald., 1898-02-04
One Woman's Revenge

Los Angeles, Feb. Sd.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-23

In his speech ut Trenton, n. j., yes
terday, Attorney-General Griggs, of
the presidents official household, at
tempted to make political capital by
attributing the loyalty of the demo-
Gratis in time of war TO the administra-
ton ut the time in power, to CONT
dence in that administration. Because
democrats are not so warped by par
tisan bias as TO fail of their duty rs
citizens of this great republic it does
not follow that they have transferred
their measure of confidence to the OPP
position party. Standing by the gov
eminent is one thing. Standing by
the party by chance in control of the
government is another.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-23
sHERRARD SHOTS.

Sherrard. Sept. 21.-David Hughes.
Jr., of Harvey, is visiting here and at
Cable.
Mrs. Richard Davis was in Rock
Island Tuesday.
Gust Stranherg, of Peoria, visited
friends here last week.
Melvin Rounds, who served in the
war, has returned to Sherrard-
Quincy and Charles Farrow were
Rock Island visitors Wednesday.
NJ. ID. Tomlinson and Nelly McGon-
| lyle were on our streets Saturday.
Samuel Shappel went to Peoria Sat
urdav to visit relatives and friends.
a. NJ. Swanson is moving to Moline
this week where he has secured work.
John Nichols moved his household
goods and family to Rock Island last
week.
John O'Neil left for Chicago Sun
day to purchase a new stock of fall
goods.
Ben T. Barrett has gone to Colches-
ter 10 the bedside OF his mother. who
is very low.
John Rowe. of Sherrard. and Miss
Ella Lilliman, of Gable, were married
at Aledo Tuesday.
| Miss Elizabeth Thompson, of Aiedo,
visited with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Thompson. last week
| George Jones. of Coal Valley. has
recured work in the mines. He moved
his family here Saturday.
Elmer SincoX is moving house up
from Gable to Sherrard and will re-
build it on Fourth avenue.
Alexander Goundry and Robert
Chiles left Saturday for Dunferline,
where they expect to secure work.
Mrs. c. A. Samuelson and daughter
ATTENDED the tin wedding of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Ingles. three miles east OF
ISherrard. Monday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-23

" of least wind He represents an
INSCRIPTIONS party machine that is
controlled by INSCRIPTIONS corpora
tions. The object of the governors
speech is to fool the people, if posi-
Bile, into the belief that the republican
machine and his administration de-
serve an endorsement. The figures
he gives are the mouthings in the
main of diseased imaginatiOns-
But the figures above as to the APP
preparations of the general assemblies
from 1891 to 1897 inclusive, were not
prepared from rubbish nor for bum
com be. and they show where the ga
Zelle comes in.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-23
The Surprise of All.

James Jones. of the drug firm OF
Jones & Son. 'Cowden. Ill, in speak
ing of DR.. Kings New Discovery, says
that last winter his wife was attacked
with Ia grippe, and her case grew so
serious that physicians at Cowden and
Pana could do nothing for her. 1t
seemed TO develop into nasty con-
sumption. Having DIR. 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 & Ullemeyer's
drug srorc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-23
REYNoLDs KILLS..

Reynolds. Sept. 21.-G0orge SPick-
Ter. of Andalusia, was transacting
business in our town Tuesday.
5. j. Ferguson attended the Rock
Island county fair last week.
Frank Keim is erecting a neat barn
on his property on Main street.
Eliza Powell returned Saturday from
visit at his home at North, Ind.
S. p. Ash and wife returned Tues
day night from trip TO Chicago.
Martin Conway returned Tuesday
from sightseeing trip in the west.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Parmenter. of
Lyndon. are visiting relatives in this
vicinity.
Aunt" Lucy Edgington returned
Monday from visit at the exposition
in Omaha.
Rev H. c. Birch preached his fare
well sermon at the NJ. Z. church Sun
day evening.
Mrs. Jane Johnston left Tuesday for
a visit with relatives in Iowa and also
to visit the exposition at Omaha.
s. w. Slater and William Jennings
are Smelling out their corn. hav-
ing grown weary waiting for that big
price.
James McCaw and Robert Blakely
started for Chicago Tuesday evening.
each in charge of two loads of stock of
his own feeding.
j. G. Moore is suffering from quite
severe accident. having fallen from
the top of peach tree, sPraining and
bruising both ankles.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Clark, of Bald
win, Kas., and Mrs. Schooley, of
Milan, We're guests at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Meigs Wait last week
The funeral of Fred De Bord, for
many wears a resident of this neigh
borhood, occurred Wednesday after
noon from the home. The funeral was
in charge of the Masonic order. Mr..
DE Bord was kind-hearted. honest
man and good neighbor. He was
well known throughout this neigh
borhood and win be greatly missed.
His family have the sympathy of all
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-23
Where the Expense Comes In.

Springfield Register.
The republican Legislature of 1897
appropriated S1O.S27, s14. This is
nearly Two million dollars more than
any other general assembly of the
state appropriated. except the legis-
lature of 1925, also republican in both
branches. and $500 600 more than
that eXtravagant body. There is not
any of this 81, 600. 600 that is due TO
Altgeld extravaganza or democratic
deficiency or rascality, as Gov. Tan
ner tries 10 make it appear in his
Golconda speech. He cannot explain
away this s., 600. 600 by mere allega-
tiOns against the recent democratic
administration, An examination Of
the record shows that the republican
party is responsible for the alarming
increase of expenses. Here is the rec
ord of appropriations for four legis-
latures two democratic and two re-
publican:
IsoI. 9Th Gen Assembly. Dem. SIS, eoI- Is
ise5. 18th Rep tS.S7s.OCo. 90
1877, 18th - sIo,s-s ,siI 90
1t isn't difficult when these figures
are examined. for any one TO see what
makes the GO cent tax rate.
The speech delivered by Gov. Tan
ner At Golconda was composed main
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-23
More than twenty million free sa

More than twenty million free sam
piles of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
have been distributed by the manu-
facturers. What better proof of their
confidence in its merits do You want
1t cures piles, burns, scalds, sores, in
the shortest space of time T. III.
Thomas, a J. Hiess and III. f. Balm
sea. druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-23
Pileal PiIesi PiIesi

DIR. Williams Indian Pile Ointment
will cure blind, bleeding and itching
piles when all other ointments have
failed. 1t .absorbs the tumors, allays
the itching at once, acts as a poultice,
gives instant relief. DIR. Williams
Indian Pile Ointment is prepared only
for piles and itching of the private
parts, and nothing else. Every box
is warranted. Sold by druggists OF
sent by mail on receipt of price, %
cents and 81 per box.
WILLIAMS MANUFACTURING Co.,
Proprietors, Cleveland Ohio.
Sold by NJ. +. Bahnsen, Druggist
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-23

SOLICITORS WANTED-LADIESO OR GEN
- tlemen for our complete sets of Juvenile
Books for the holidays. Each set has four
books graded for little ones to Crown-up felix's.
Each book charming. delightful. captivating.
Prices range from soc. to g. so. Large books.
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-23
Administrators Notice.
= . a u . - o
Estate of Julius Utke. deceased.

Estate of Julius Utl1e deceased
The undersigned having been appointed ad-
ministratrix with the wi annexed of the es-
tate of Julius Utl1e, late OF the county of
Rock Island. state of Illinois, deceased. here
by gives notice that she will appear before the
county court of Rock Island county, at the
county court room, in the city of Rock Island.
at the October term on the first Monday
in October next. at which time all per-
sons having claims against said estate are
notified and requested TO attend, for the pur-
pose of having the same adjusted
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this 35nd day of August A. ID. 1895.
REGIME UTRE, Administrative with the win
annexed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-23

1t has been fully demonstrated that
Eiy's Cream Balm is specific for
nasal catarrh and cold in the head.
This distinction has been achieved
only as the result of continued sue
cessful use. 4 morbid condition of
the membrane in the nasal passages
can be cured by this purifying and
healing treatment. Sold by drug
gists or will be mailed for so cents by
Ely Brothers, 90 Warren street, New
York. II spreads over the membrane,
is absorbed and relief is immediate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-23
Administrators Notice.
of PAM yyurzel. deceasej.

Estate OF Paul MurZeI, deceaSei.
The undersigned having been appointed adj
ministrator of the esta'e of Paul Wurzel. lat e
of the county of Rock Island. state of Illinois.
deceased. hereby gives notice that he viii APP
pear before the county court of Rock Island
county. at the county court room, in the city
of Rock Island. at the November term. on the
first Monday in November next. at which time
all persons having claims against said estate
are notified and requested to attend, for the
purpose of having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
uuested to IN Ike immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated tn 5 9TH day of September, A. d. 1893.
JOHN SEITZ, administrator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-23
LEGAL.
Administrators Notice.
Estate of Bridget Coughlin, deceased.

fSLuLG OF DIItAEO CO OUNt5lIIII' N4COCtIsONI'
The undersigned having been appointed ad-
ministrator with the will annexed. of he estate
of Bridget Coughlin. late of the county of Rock
Island, state of Illinois, deceased hereby
gives notice that he viii appear before
the county court of kock Island county, at the
county court room. in the city of Rock Island,
at the November term on the first Monday IN
November next, ut which time all persons
having claims against said estate are notified
and requested 70 attend, for the purpose OF
having the same adjust ed.
All persons indebted to said estate are re
quested to make Immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this 2d day of September. A. d. 1928.
T. b. REIDY, Administrator, with the vii
annexed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-23

SECRETARY ALGER has lodged behind
President Mckinley now for protection
from the public ind gnation Projectiles
which are sailing against the White
House thick and fast. He is playing
the baby act. He says President Nc
Kinley investigated and sanctioned all
the appointments, etc. in connection
with the war. and therefore criticism
of him (the secretary will be taken
as attacks on the administration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-23
neauty blood Deep.

Cican blood means a clean skin. No
beauty without 1t. Cascarets, Candy CathsT'
tic clean your blood and keep II clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
purities from the body. Begin today 70
Danish pimples, boils, blotches, blsckheads,
and that siclSly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarsts,-beauty for ten cents All drug
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, Ice, 2Se, Sec
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-23

Ex-GoY. JOHN PETER ST. john is
quoted as saying he would rather see
"A brewer governor of Kansas than Il
man who carries water ON both
shoulders, which causes the wit of th=
Kansas City Journal to e. 'rah for the
man who carries beer on both should
prs >;
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-23

HAVING discovered that Porto Rico
is not the Eldorado they supposed it
to be, American spectators are re-
turning from Ponce disillusioniZed and
Disguised
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-23
For Over Fiftx Year.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea. %
cents n bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-23
TnE democrats never had bet

TIE democrats never had "A better
opportunity to elect a majority of tho
house than they have this year. A
long pull and a strong pull all togeth-
er will do the business. Let every
democrat do his duty and the result
will not he in doubt--Menomine
Lender
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-23

IT is an ancient maxim that war
makes thieves, and peace hangs
them" This does not apply TO the
heroes of the land and sea, but To the
plunderers who stay at home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-23
BuckIen.s Arniea saIve.

The best salve i'll the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum,
fever sores, letter, chapped hands,
ehilblains, corns and all skin erup-
tions, and positively cures piles or nc
pay required. 1t is guaranteed tc
give perfect satisfaction or money re-
funded. Price % cents per box. Fol
sale by Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-23

The commissary department de
clares the absence of cooking facilitie:
caused all the trouble. Smoke up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-23

CERvERA can rememb Der WREN Uncle
Samuel made more noise over him
than was the case on his return to old
Madrid Yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-23

NERVOUS DEBILITY
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-23
MISCELLANEOUS.

EyOUND-BOOk ENTITLED FAMOUS
II Men and Wome7," on Tweugy-sec ond
street.. Owner call ut 2SO9 Seventh ave nue..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-23
WANTED.

"ANTED-A GIRL FOR GENER Al
w house work at 923 Twentieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-23

WTANFED-A LIVE CANVASSER. AZ
w dress M col Twentisih street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-23

WANTED-A GIRL FOR HOUSEwORK
w Call at once ut 9ii Twenty-secont
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-23

WANTED : TEAMS AT THE RESER
w voir. Wages 32I. cents per hour. Sen
mott, Construction Company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-23

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Il with about 60 different slides, suitable for
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In fat form be kept in shape for writing.
A comprehensive index connected just the
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