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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-22
= False Alarm.

"Oh, John, dear" said Mrs. Nerv,
Gus, I'm so glad you We come home!
want you to go right out and have that
new neighbor Of ours arrested. lie has
been beating his wife and family all
the morning, and the way they moan
is too horrible for anything 1t has
thrown me into Mysteries and Il nervou2
headache, and-there, therel Do you
hear that? Isn't i: awful
But John, dear, looked OFT the win
dow ana only smiled.
why, what do yOu mean?" scream
ed bis wife. Are you as heartless as
he? Will you, too, look on and hear a
poor woman and her innocent children
beaten to-
There, there. my dear, calm your
self It's only the pulley Gil the new
building that's going up On the next
corner It needs little oil 3" Detroit
Free Press
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-22
Their wedding Trip.

4 summer visitor in a New Englacd
mill town made friends with one or two
Of the French Canadians who were en-
ployed as operatives in the mills.
One of these was an elderly widower
whose two youngest children the visitor
bad taken 10 drive with, him several
times.
~ make a marriage mex week,
ma'mselle, " said the father as she de-
posted the children at their home late
one afternoon. lyon see us ali go past
your house on the wedding trip"
''Indeed"' said the young woman
"Shall you go in the coach?"
mo, we go in hired buggy. Ny wife
she go, and l with her. 10 the bury
ground, same as our people most al
ways, said the man, with evident sur
prise a. the lady's Ignorance. Three
buggy more behind US, and we all carry
two, three bouquet to put on my first
wife's grave. Yes'm, II l. "a pretty wed
ding trip 40 the bury ground, and re-
spectfuL
Three or four days later the summer
visitor was filed with mixed emotions
a. he saw the four buggies, laden with
the wedding party clad in gay attire,
pass the house and turn into the little
cemetery some minutes later the bug
gies again went by, that time at n
cheerful trOt. and she was favored with
AN elaborate bow from the bridegroom,
whose face wore happy and vIrtuous
Companion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-22

In general the destruction of wealth
i u social as well as an individual loss
The wealth that is used up III riotOus
living j diverted from better uses. Ex-
travagance Il not necessarily luxury
The mere transfer of wealth from one
hand TO another does not involve de-
struction. Consumption means using
up. When a nation spends $3.50. 600 for
a great picture, the wealth is not de-
srroyed It Is simply transferred. When
the jubilee plunger ran through 81, 500, =
600 III II calendar months, the wealth
of the world was diminished only by
the amount Of it he and those who
sponged on him put down their Threats
aud otherwise wantonly destroyed. In
so far as 1t was simply transferred 10
others to whom he paid extravagant
prices, IL was not destroyed.
To give high prices for articles which
are rare L. not necessarily luxury, for
the price and the rare edition or the old
master both remain. 1t is true thas ex-
travagance may mean the transfer of
wealth TO those who will not use it
well, but it does not usually mean this
1t generally involves a transfer TO the
hands of those who will use it more
wisely.-Journal of Ethics.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-22
The MISSING Pawn.

One Saturday afternoon two friends of
the noble game of chess sat playing
together III a cafe. Suddenly one of
them started up in a passion and ex-
claimed. You have pocketed one of my
pawns."
\ glance at the board and men suf-
feed to show that pawn WAS really
missing. The excitement over the lost
pawn became so intense that 4 lively al
tercation ensued, in which everybody
in the room took part
Quiet was at last restored, and the
player who had lost his pawn resumed
his seat and began to drink his coffee,
which was covered with thick cream,
when he all at once got something into
his throat which nearly choked him.
He succeeded, however, in extricating
the intrusive article, which turned out
to be the missing pawn.
The chess player, intent on the game,
had thrown II into his cup i'll place of a
lump of sugar. -Pearson's Weekly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-22
The Greatest Discovery Yet.

W. NJ. Repine, editor Tiskilwa, Ill.
Chief" says: I'VE won't keel
house without DIR. Kings New Dis
covery for consumption, coughs and
colds. Experimental with many
others, but never got the true rem
edy until we used DR.. Kings New
Discovery. No other remedy can
take its place in our home, as in it we
have a certain and sure cure foI
coughs, colds, whooping cough, etc. =
1t is idle to experiment with other
remedies. even if they are urged on
You as just as good as DR.. King 5
New Discovery. They are not rs
good. because this remedy has rec
ord of cures and besides is guaran-
teed. 1t never fails TO satisfy. Trial
bottles free at Harris IL Ullemeyer's
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-22
CnrINIc menr. nickrnr nenh.

April %, 1868. Carlyle wrote TINS of
one Of Dickens readings. says 9. 7
Copeland in The Atlantic Il had to 90
yesterday to Dickens reading 5 m.
Hanover rooms. 10 the complete upset
ting of my evening habItuGes and spir-
itual composure. Dickens does do it
capitally, such as 1t is; acts better than
any Macready III the world; "a whole
tragic. comic, heroic theater visible.
performing under one hat and keeping
Us laughing-in sorry way, some Of US
thought-the whole night. He Is good
creature, too. and makes ESQ or eco by
each of the readings"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-22

Victor Smith, appointed collector of
customs at Port Townshend, Wash, 10y
Secretary Chase. succeeded in inducing
the government to move the custom
house from that point 10 Port Angeles,
where he maintained himself for time
IN a semibarbaric proprietorship- He
once invited the officers of the revenue
cutter ShubTick to dine at his house,
and the officers arrayed themselves IN
full dress and went ashore in state &c
wait upon Collector Smith at his man
sion, which was then in an unfinished
condition.
In due course of time the collector,
assisted By his wife, brought out two
carpenters saw horses, on which was
placed a Board covered with wrapping
paper The repast was then set forth.
Smith, taking from his pockets three
big apples, gave one to each of the three
officers, with small forked stick, re-
marking, You'll have 10 roast your
own apples. ''-ArGonaut.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-22
WHEN NAPOLEON WALKED.
An Incident of tbe MerncrnoIc Re
Ire.t I.rnm NInscnNx.

An Incident of the Memorable Re-
trent From Moscow.
1t was en- Nov. %. at about O'Clock
in the morning, when wc saw the head
of the column. The tiTst we saw Were
generals, few of whom were on horse
back, but the majority On foot. Tbs
latter painfully dragged themselves
along, almost all having their feet fro
zen and bound up in rags and pieces OF
sheepskin and dying of hunger. We
then saw what was left of the cavalry
of the guard. The emperor came next
on foot, with stick in his hand. He
wa : mulf,ed up in "A large CaPote lined
with fur and wore OH his head an
amaranthine velvet cap edged with
black foxskin. On his right marched
also on foot, King Murat; on his left.
Prince Eugene viceroy of Italy; then
MarshaIs Berthier. prince OF Neufchatel ;
Neg, Mortier, LefehyIe and other mar
shals and generals, whose corps had
been partly destroyed.
They were followed by ZOO 10 500
officers and subofficers, marching in or
der and bearing in the greatest silence
the eagles of the regiments TO which
they had belonged and that had so often
led them to victory. They were the
remnant CT over 60, 600 men. Ny poor
Picart, who had not seen the army for
month, gazed on silently, hut his con-
yulsive movements showed only too
well what he felt. / saw ing tears roll
down the cheeks and fall on his mus
;.che, from which lcicIes were hang
ing. Then. turning 10 me. Really,
cOmpatriot, | do not know whether
am asleep or awake; weep because 1
have seen our emperor marching on
foot, stick in his hand, he that was SO
great and who made u so proud -
Memories of Sergeut BOurSoGue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-22
ANDALUSIA AIRlNGS.

Andalusia Feb. 22.-The schools
have reopened again.
Rev. Sangston held services in the
Baptist church Sunday
Mrs. Conkling, of Sulphur Springs,
was in our village last week
This warm weather has weakened
the ice in the river considerably.
The young folks enjoyed a pleas
ant evening at Heath's last week.
Mrs. Anna Huntlev and little
daughter are having a siege of grip.
People from here attended the
dance at Adolph Dunlap's last week.
William Hobart and family moved
a short time ago to farm near Mus
catine.
Mr.. Butterfield, of De Witt, Iowa,
spent few days with Joseph Sim
mons last week.
City, is here visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John Steckman.
Mrs Burtis and granddaughter have
moved into Mr.. Trukenmiller' house
Mrs. Burtis will keep house for Mr..
Trukenmillcr.
Andal~sia young folks received their
share of valentines last Tuesday.
Some thought they received more
than their share. Several of the older
people received some. too.
y birthday party at the home of
Mr.. Snider, near TAYLOR Ridge, Mon
day evening, was attended by many
from here. Mr.. Snyder was pre-
scented with a handsome rocking chair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-22
JUDGE FOR YOURSELF.
Which is Better-Iry an Experiment O
Profit by Rock Island Citizens
Experience.

Something new is an experiment.
Must be proven to be as repre-
scented.
BE successful at home or you doubt
it.
The statement of a manufacturer is
not convincing proof of merit.
But the endorsement of friends is.
Now, suppOsing you had bad
back,
A lame, weak or aching one.
Would YOU experiment on it?
You will read of many so called
cures.
But they come from far away
places.
It's different when the endorsement
comes from home.
Easy to prove that it is so.
Home endorsement is the proof that
backs every box of Doan's Kidney
Pills.
w. II. Thompson, photographer,
corner Second avenue and Twentieth
street, living at 21O9 Third avenue,
says: Il used Doan's Kidney Pills
and found them an excellent remedy
for kidney trouble. | noticed for
some time a sluggishness of my kid
neys. The secretiOns from them were
highly colored. contained sediment
and had an offensive odor- To my
mind it was u forerunner of kidney
complaint and, anxious to get rid If
it before further complications set in,
more difficult to check, when | heard
about Doan's Kidney Pills l obtained
box at Marshall e Fishers drug
store. / took them as directed. In
short time the troubles disappeared
and the kidneys performed their func-
tons in a normal way. | have
Doan's Kidney Pills constantly on
hand, for it is good idea to take a
few doses now and then to keep the
kidneys in good condition and thus
aid nature in carrying Off the poison
Gus matter which might otherwise re-
main in the system. NV wife also
used Doan's Kidney Pills and is as
firm believer in their merits as l. =
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers. Price so cents. Mailed by
Foster-Milburn company, Buffalo, n.
Y, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name, Doan's, and
take no substitute.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-22

facts relating to animal and vegetable
life in our new possession Recollec-
tions of London Lawyer, by @. Bur-
nett Smith. tells amusing incidents OF
London law courts, especially con-
nected with the career OF Montagu
Williams. Owen Hall, in Imperial
ism-An Estimate. tells about the
policy of colonization. Brainerd's
idol. by William L. Nichols. is
tale of an am bilious editor.
and IS followed by the Perception of
the Picturesque, by J. Hunter. Will
liam NJ. Tisdale gives an interesting
sketch of Chinese Physicians in Cali
fornia. with details about their pre-
scriptions and diagnosis. Mendicity
as Fine Art is treated of by Francis
J. Ziegler. Geraldine Bonner has
romantic story entitled His Honor.
IL the Night. Il poem, is by the well
known author of NOcturnes of New
York, Charles G.. ID. Roberts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-22
Few cInss Distinctions In siberia

There Is not much caste or class dis
tinction in Siberia. and the few social
rules are lax. The Russian Siberians
mingle freely with the native tribes.
and their customs and habits have, in
consequence, been considerably modi-
fed. | have often seen groups of boys
playing Oh the street where The Kirg hiz
or Buriat boys Were mixed inGisCrim-
inately with the Russians. From their
dress or language 1t was impossible to
distinguish them, for both costume and
language were a strange mixture. Only
the peculiar features of the native OF
the more sloventy appearance of the
Russian would betray the slightest diff
ference. 1t is an old saying that You
scratch Russian and find Tartar -
1t might be more appropriately said
al least. of the Russian peasant-that
you scrape the dirt off a Russian and
find clean Tartar, for the latter are
decidedly the more clearly ST. Mich
ClaE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-22

IMPERIALISM is speeding along at a
very rapid gait now, but when it col
iidc- with the people in 1900 there
will bc very little left of the firm of
McHanua and COMPANY A large
army i needed to sustain an empire,
and 100. 900 soldiers are demanded by
the imperialists- Gen. Miles says that
1000 soldiers are all that are neces-
,ary for all purposes in the Philip
pines, Porto Rico. Cuba and Hawaii
aud this country. Even if Miles Zig
ures were taken, from So, 900. 600 TO
$50, Zoo. 900 year would he saved to
This country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-22
DIALECT
Critics, pray 10 not reject

Critics pray do not reject
WHAT j. wit IN dialect,
For the common peoples thought
Should in common epeech be wrought
And the crude but pungent word
Should be written as lis heard
Wise or foolish. IL It's true,
That shoald be enough for youl
With mans speech l. something blent
Caught from his environment
Strong, rebellious and the schools
Only scotch II with their rules
Man may fashion 4 disguise
Battling 20 his neichbors' eyes
But upon his tongue viii be
Stamped his true identity.
Therefore. critics, pray reject
Nothing writ in dialect
Which in story or in rhyme
l. "a record OF the time,
Vital, fresh and TT TO be
Found II homes; company
meredith Nicholson n New York Sun
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-22

CEEr. the port of the island of that
name which i being occupied 10y a de-
tachmeut of Gen. Miller forces at
Eoilo, j. the most ancient town in the
Philippines. 1t was the former seat
of government OF the Nisayan or cen
trail group of islands. and its climate
i -aid 10 be better than that of any
other Philippine town. Its trade.
which in 1896 amounted in value to
about 81 100, 900. consists almost en-
tircly of exports the imports in 1896
having been less than $4,000 in val
tie. and in the previous year nothing
at all
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-22

EX-SENATOR GEORGE +. EDMINp~.
who has been an authority for the re-
publican party up 10 these days of
benevolent assimilation. and is an
opponent Of imperialism, asks this
question: How viii such of our
bishops, priests and deacons' and
religious newspapers - have APP
peared to favor the scheme find
authority in the greatest and best of
all books given 10 mankind-the new
testamcnt-fOr this new enterprise
now proposed for our republic
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-22
III, Ip.tice In n Eortnisht.

Lord Chief Justice Cockburn, when
at the bar. defended Scotsman fol
murder. \ long and eloquent fight wa:
in vain; sentence of death was passed.
Then began the condemned Scotsman tC
abuse his counsel II ha' nae got jus
tice the day" he declared Possibly
not, but you'll get 1t in a fortnight, .
was the crushing reply.-London Out
look
Glad ridings to Asthma Sufferers.
Foley's Honey and Tar gives quick
aud positive relief in all cases.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-22

II j. authoritativelv stated that in
New York City 90, persons are ut
terly destitute and without any Of the
uecessaries of life. and still the gov
eminent wants to annex 10000. 600
public charges in The Philippine isl
.tuI-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-22

The gradual cooling of France is
proved by its vegetation. The Italian
poplar, common IN early French etch-
ings, Is now seldom seen in the coun-
try, while the lemon has disappeared
from Languedoc and the grange from
RoussiIlOn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-22
PuttinS In The sting.

Clara-I understand that Mr.. Feath
erley paid me a very pretty com pliment
today:
SEthel-Yes. What was it?
Clara-He said that among tie most
beautiful young ladies at the party was
Miss Clara Smith.
Ethel with a coughl-Yes. 1 noticed
you among them.-LOndon Fun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-22
Literary.

The complete novel in the March
issue of Lippincott's is The Sport of
circumstances. by Clarinda Pendle-
ton Lamar. a tale Of modern southern
life. Joseph \. Nunez. in an article
on Cuba. gives timely and interesting
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-22

TRADE follows the flag Sure
thing Watch the fuel wagons fol-
low when the cold wave flag goes up.
But it is losing trade TO the con-
sumers.-k eOkuk ConstitutionDem-
ncraf.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-22

TIE Washington house has passed
Il bill appropriating $60O,OOO for the
construction of statehou>c on the
present fOun 1ation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-22

Not one child dies where ten
formerly died from Group. People
have learned the value of One Minute
Cough Cure and use it for severe lung
and throat troubles. 1t Immediately
stops coughing. II never fails. For
sale by T. II. Thomas, A. J. Reiss and
NJ. +. Bahnsen, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-22
Don't Tobacco SPIT ana Smoke Yoar Life Away

To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
netic. full OF life ne,ve and vigor, take No-To
Bae the wonder worker. taat makes weak men
strong. All druggists, soc or 81. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-22

BISMARCK fought - duels. and in all
these conflicts received but one wound,
which was caused by the accidental
D reaking Of his antagonists sword.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-22
For La Grippe.

Thomas Whitfield & Co.. 24O Wa
bash avenue, corner jackson street,
one of Chicago's oldest and most
prominent druggists. recommend
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for Ia
grippe, as it not only gives prompt
and complete relief, but also counter
acts any tendency of IA grippe to re
suit in pneumonia. For sale by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-22

Mis-. VANDERBILT rejOices in the
posses sion of the most beautiful cat in
the world: IL costs no les than goo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-22

Write in the blank space the card you received
THE ARGUS office the number of dots you think in the
space above Seal it and address THE ARGUS PRIZE
PUZZLE BE
1t will be marked with the time
ceive and the first the
}: l. warded the wheel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-22

1t is intimated that the incandesceut
lamps in use in all parts of the world
have over 400, 600, coo candle power.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-22

Arnold's Bromo Celery cures head
aches; 10, Is and so cents. Reiss'
drug store,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-22
WEDNESDAY,. FEBRUARY -.

The majority Of the Kansas senate
are in favor of a bill 20 reduce Pullman
car charges % per cent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-22

EdCcate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
l0c, CSC II c c. c fail, druggists refund money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-22

Soap was first manufactured in Brit
ain in 1924.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-04-19
Bryan and His Dollar Dinner.

William Jennings Bryan was the central
figure at Democratic dinner In one of the
New York hotels last Friday night. Some
three thousand persons are said to have been
present. Bryan made speech in which he
upheld the doctrine Of free silver-l6 to l.
and in the great magnanimity OF his heart said
that he was willing to allow "gold Demo-
crats." and other prodical Democrats to re-
turn to the party In time TO vote for him next
year-or words TO that effect.
Mr.. Bryan seems to be laboring under the
impression that he ls an oracle, the owner of
the Democratic party, or something of the
sort.
This editor has not committed the sin of
voting for gold Democrat" neither has he
voluntarily committed the sin OF voting for
free silver and the principles which would
disorganize the business interest Of this coun-
try.
AS long as this is a free country. and as long
as the citizen Is allowed freedom Of thought
and action, we expect to express our convic-
tions and to vote for the nominees Of the
Democratic party.
When the Democratic party Is looking for a
candidate we shall seek to find one who favors
honest money, but II the Democratic party
chooses to put up tigure-head TO be voted
for, this editor will vote for him.
Mr. Bryan's doctrine can never prevail, and
the Democratic party insures It's defeat by
putting him at the head OF the Presidential
ticket.
Aside from his free silver heresy, be would
throw away recent territorial acquisitions.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-04-19
Vermont Visitors.

For several days last week Mr.. g. M. Chase,
and his accomplished daughter, Miss Chase.
of Lyndon, Vermont. have been in TOW n, WIS.,
iting historic grounds, and taking notes OF
what they saw and heard.
Mr.. Chase Is O veteran editor of his native
State, having established the Vermont Union
at Lyndon, In 1865. In his long career he has
achieved remarkable success In the hardest
OF all the lines Of busin ess, and in his old age
he is now resting for short time preparatory
to the renewal Of the splendid work which
he has been doing for thirty years.
He is much Interested in learning the his
tory of the country, and in forming a correct
opinion Of the people Of the South.
The visits Of friends from beyond the bord-
ers Of Dixie are enjoyed by our people.
Our northern neighbors will learn to love
US better when they know us better.
Our people love TO welcome them to the
warmest and best places in their hearts.
Apparent interest in our stories inspire us
with the belief that visitors never tire o.
hearing chapters in the history of the past
When they affect an interest in the present
which we think Is splendid, our vanity is
gratlied, and thus, in story or in action, we
reveal our widest dreams of glorious fu
ture.
Our Vermont visitors impress us with the
Idea that they come among as with kindness
In their hearts, which, together with theii
honesty and sincerity of speech, has impress
ed most pleasantly those of our people who
have met them.