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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-26
Cincinnati, o: Pittsbmrs, s.
American League.

DETROIT, April e5.-Detroit. II: Cleve-
INnTANAPoLIs. April indianapolis.
CHICAGO. April 25.-Chicago, 6; Min
KANSAS CITY, April 25.-Kansas City,
4; Milwaukee, 2.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-26

Go-Carts and Baby Carriages. We
display our strong hand in this line like
in all the rest Every style and make
in ordinary and reclining. One of our
big leaders is beautiful Rattan
aC-----. ...---------- T5oV
A substantial, nicely-made Go-Cart.
that we consider one of the best values,
orly. ... ST. %
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-26

Our Parlor-suit leadership was never
in DOUBT. Our assortment, styles, and
prices bring this about. For instance,
very fine, prettily-carved frame. fine
tapestry upholstery, five large pieces.
an extraordinary value, at..--.T29.'o
A price of Parlor Suit that can't
convey the qualify and beauty-tlve
prettily-made pieces, all nicely mace
,d finished S24.5
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-26

Just scan this list of values and
Judge how great we are in underseH-
ing. An immense assortment, selected
designs, and close markings. a few
of 'em:
Fancy Mating, per yard.......: 1213c
Heavy China Mating, per yard Use
Extra Heavy China Mating, per
ward ...........-..... - -
Fancy japanese Mating, per yard -'c
Fine japanese Damask Mating, per
yard. ......... .....-..-.-..-. .-'....'-'"'o
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-26
ADMINS
WARNL ENDORSED

Continued from First Page9
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-26

Here's the Iron Bed thatll meet your
approval. Substantial construction,
heavy pillars, pretty finish, and ali
sizes. Your opportunity. 90
An Iron Bed of unusual qualities.
deliberately brass trimmed, best White
enameiled. a rich-looking bed for the
little sum Observation-Disclosures 80
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
A Clever blind Man

The New Orleans Times Democrat
tells of n blind man in a southern city
who goes to the postoffice every day
carrying n small. light riding whip,
which he holds slightly inclined to the
front, with the tip just touching the
pavement. His sense of touch has be-
come so delicate that the whip is al
most an artificial eye. When the point
encounters anything. he makes q few
swift passes over the surface and gen.
orally determines the exact character
OF the obstacle. 1t is done so quickly
and deity as to attract no attention,
and few Passers have the least suspi-
cion of the old mans infirmity. When
he reaches the postoffice, he turns I'M
hesitatinGly, mounts the middle stairs,
walks over to the lock boxes and with
out any feeling around thrusts a key
into the right aperture.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
New Old Jokes.

"Is there any new joke under the
SUM-" asks George Augustus Sala, an
English journalist and special CORE
spondent.
81 doubt there being one very grave
ly," he answers and tells two anec-
dotes to support this skepticism.
An intelligent Greek who acted as
Mr.. Sala's guide while visiting Athens
related to him as a modern Greek Joe
AIilleriSm the story of n lawsuit. A
deaf plaintiff sueS deafer defendant
before the deafsst judge in all Greece.
The plaintiff claimed so many hundred
drachmas for rent that was due. The
defendant pleaded that he never
ground his corn at night. The judge in
giving judgment observed: "Well, she's
your mother, after all. You must keep
her between YOU
when l got home 1 found" writes
Mr.. Sala, this apparently up to date
triad of ludicrOus non seQuiturs In
collection of ancient Greek epigrams."
There used to he told a story of Sher-
idan Knowles, the dramatist. who was
first rate hand at Irish bulls. meeting
one of twin brothers and asking him,
(which Of We Is the othcrI'
Mr. Sala compares this with the sto-
~ of that very ancient jester, HER
oclcS:
meeting the survivor, asked him, Was
it you who died or your brother? -
Youths Companion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
A Grain of Wheat.

Did you ever stop to think Of the
possibilities of 4 grain of wheat? We
are so used TO seeing the field sown
with wheat and the crop come up and
ripen that we quite forget how each
little grain does a great work through
the summer days in multiplying and
adding TO the farmers harvest. 4
farmer near Phenix. y. T., planted one
grain OF white Australian wheat, and
at harvest time from il had sprung
1850 grains of large, fat wheat. He
planted 10 acres of this wheat and har-
vested III sacks. each weighing 13S
pounds. The single grain spoken of
produced SO stalks, so you see even a
grain of wheat helps wonderfully
Chicago Record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
What Tins Do.

A man who lives on an up town
street where the houses cost from $2J,-
600 up was surprised not long ago by
seeing 4 man known to all New York
ers who patrOnize n well known res
taurant coming from a hoUse several
doors below him with an air of proprie-
torship. This restaurant employee
stood on the sidewalk for few mo-
ments and gazed admiringly at his
house and then ut its respectable
Ieighbors. For many years he has
been connected with a certain New
York restaurant as an attendant, and
his fees have been generous. He knew
all its patrons by name, and his polite
ness and eaGerness to render service
have made him well liked. Wondering
if this restaurant attendant, whom he
knew only by his first name, could by
any possibility have rented house on
that street. the old resident came out to
satisfy his curiosity.
Hello he said. What are you do
ing up here:'
Good morning. Mr.. Blank" said the
restaurant attendant. How do you
like my new house? 1 have just
bought it because think that my fam
lily will Ike this neighborhood. You
are perhaps aware that my tips have
been generous for many years, and
can now afford to live IN this house
very easily"
His qucstiOner had no objection to
him as Il neighbor, and he congratulate
ed the restaurant attendant on his
prosperity The house had actually
been bought by tips, for its owners
salary probably averaged about So
week.-New York Sun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20

Il don't know what is coming to u.s.
sighed Mrs. Jones as she handed the
paper over to her husband. I'm sure
things are bad enough already"
why. what's the matter now, my
dear?" murmured John, with mouth
full of muffin.
Matter, indeed" snorted Mrs Jones.
Just like you men. Haven't the poor
rate. water and other rates all been in
creased, and now the papers say the
birth rate is going up. They ought to
Now, John, what are you laughing at ~
london Standard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
SHE JOINED HER HUSBAND.
VITO of an Army Victim Of Yellow Fever
Kills Herself.

Havana. Oct. 19.-Major Peterson,
chief commisSary of Cuba. died yes
terday Of yellow fever. Mrs. Peterson,
his wife. who arrived here last Mon
day from Cincinnati TO nurse him. shot
Herself III the head with a revolver one
hour after the majors death, and
died instantly. The remains of Major
Peterson and his wife were. inferred
yesterday afternoon with military hon
Ors
Indianapolis. Oct. 19.-NIajor Peter
son was well known here. having been
detailed here as mastering officer dur
ing the SpaniSh-AmeriCan war. He
went south with the One Hundred and
Sixty first Indiana, but before the war
ended he was promoted in the regular
army and left the volunteer service.
Cincinnati. Oct. 19.-Nlrs. Major Pc
torson was the daughter Of Robert Al
lisOn. of this city. Mrs. Peterson was
married years ago to DR.. Poscy. of
Philadelphia. but was afterward di-
vorced and married TO Major Peter
SON
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
A Practical Joke,

He was 4 wag and was passing a
large Diapers shop in Manchester.
There, drawn up, were three or four
vehicles, and among them was a closed
broUgham with the driver fast asleep
on the box. Evidently the mistress
was inside the shop. Without q word
the wag stole quickly up and, opening
the carriage door. carefully slammed it
to. In an instant the coachman
Strengthened himself up and gazed up
the street as if he had never seen any
thing more interesting to look at in his
life. Then he stole a look over his
shoulder and saw the wag standing,
hat in hand. apparently conversing
with some one inside the carriage.
THANK you, yes. Good morning."
said the practical joker and bowed
himself gracefully away from the door.
turning as he did so to look at the
coachman and say, Home"
Yes. sir. Tch. Get up" and away
went the brougham home"
Where that home" was, who the
mistress of the carriage was or what
she did or said when she came out of
the shop or what the coachman did or
said when he stopped at the door OF
home" and found the carriage empty
all that only the ccachman and the
lady know.-London Tit-Bits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
500 Reward. 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science ha:
been able to cure in all it's stages, and
that is catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being a
constitutional disease, requires a con-
stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting di-
rectly upon the blood and mucous sur.
faces of the system, thereby destroy
ing the foundation of the disease, and
giving the patient strength by build
ing up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work. The pro-
prietors have so much faith in it's
curative powers that they offer 800
for any case it fails to cure. Send for
list of testimonials. Address,
F. j. CHENEY e. Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by druggists, rs cents.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
FOR LITTLE FOLKS.
The Dog Loved Stories.

| 1 suppose there are not many boys
and girls who read The Record who
have not heard OF Charles Dickens.
Probably you have had The Christ
| mas Carol read TO you and know all
about Bop Cratchett and Tiny Tim and
just how the steaming pudding looked
when Mrs. Cratcbett brought il in that
Christmas day. II you had been in
Washington on the 81 of February,
1868, you might have heard Charles
Dickens himself read the story. The
people crowded to see him and We're SO
enthusiastic that they could not APP
plaud the reader enough.
There was one member of the au-
dience. however, who showed his ap-
probation in very strange way. While
Dickens was reading he suddenly saw
dog jump up from the seats in the
middle aisle and look at him very close
~. No one else seemed to notice the
dog. but Dickens felt very sure that he
would presently turn up again and
bark. he was such a comical looking
little fellow that Dickens was very
much amused. so that when not very
long after the dog did jump up and
bark. keeping his eye on Dickens all
the time, Dickens laughed so heartily
that he soon had his entire audience
laughing with him.
The next night Dickens was reading
from David GopperfieId" and in the
midst Of his story felt sure that he
heard Il smOthrred bark. One OF the
ushers, 1t seems, had happened to look
down and had seen the intruder of the
night before on the point of barking.
Quick as Il wink he seized the dog and
threw the little fellow over his head to
the ticket taker in the hail, who drove
him away.
Such treatment would have discour-
aged most dogs. but this dog was evil
IDENTITY very fond of stories and very
persistent. for the next night he came
again. and this night he brought an
other dog with him. BY this time, how
ever, the UsherS were on the lookout, so
neither one got il.
This interested Dickens so much that
he wrote n letter to his sister-in-Iaw
describing the incident and added that
in his opinion the first dog had promis-
ed 10 pass the other dog free.-E. \. II.
in Chicago Record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
WHAT COOKING DOES TO FOOD

| 1.-THE potent factor in proper food is
its proper cooking: Frin i've man may
| always, doubtless, as now, largely a matter
| auction Whether he cooked his food or
| not would be governed by the same laws.
| That he had very carry hnowIedge CT
heat applied TO foods, We are aware of.
a Knowledge of Slow Growth.
1t seems strange that a custom that
dates so far into the dim past and has con-
tinued down TO the present time as a daily
and absolute necessity TO all civilized be-
ings. should, as yet, be SO little advanced
in practice among those most actively con-
cerned in purVeying 10 the needs OF the
Heat Applied to Food.
One result of no little importance, in
cooking food, is to render 1t more pala table;
The proper cooking develops haVors and
doors not noticeable in the raw foods.
The two primary principles therefore in
cooking foods are to bring out or develop
new fiavors and retain those present.
More Readily Digested.
Cooking food facilitates mastication, by
softening the tough or hard substances
that surround or compose them. The teeth
can divide and separate them more readily
and they are more thoroughly mixed with
AS digestion begins in the mouth. it Is
very important that foods be thoroughly
and slowly maSticated, and also important
that the teeth are in condition to per-
form this important work il satisfactory
The Chemical Change.
This must, naturally take place: and
WINE lAS nature OI the eleIneAlS must
undergo change, ii depends on the
Outstanding of these elements, whether we
destroy their usefulness or retain their
character while converting them into more
dlgestible forms. Cooking changes fibrous
tissue into soluble Eelatin; changes
starches into deXtrin and other substances
more readily digeSted Sugar is changed
into caramel which is similar to the dex-
trim, but has been subjected 10 longer and
greater heat.
~; The decomposition of fats by heat make
them more digestible, If the heating Is
properly done; otherwise uncooked fats
are far more Wholesome. Nature has sup
Piled Us with vegetable oils well
consumption without cooking.
Heat Promotes Digestion.
Fats give warmth. and warmth promotes
digestion by increasing the supply of blood
to the digestive organs. This increases the
secretion OF digestive fluids.
The stimulating effect of food is very
noticeable, and hence the reason for serv-
hot tea glass of hot milk has the same
effect. but the former is simply a stimulant,
and the latter sufficient food within itself,
while the hot soup possesses both char
dcterfStfcS in very moderate degree and
is more suitable for the purpose intended
Heat Destroys Dangerous Elements
While all these changes are necessary
to promote good digestion, heat performs
another very important service; it de-
stroys parasites that may exist and rem
derS any dangerous bacteria harmless that
may have found Iodgment III our foods
in pork. require this meat to undergo d
thorough cooking, which 1t Is safe to say
# seldom gets; hence it is the cause Of
so much disease that battles the skill OF
to sources very foreign to the real cause |
badly cooked meat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20

The man who asks questions and in
siSts on their being answered is n IA
miliar presence at all party meetings.
IIc is known as the hcckler. The speak
er is not allowed to disregard him. If
a statement is disputed, it is the ora
tors place To make it good. Any MEM
Der of the audience may rise to his
feet and shout out q contradiction
whenever ha feels like it, and by the
custom of English public life the
speaker is expected to make some re-
ply on the spot.
Mr.. Chamberlain was always a dam
Eerous man to cross in debate, but the
personal feeling against him was so
bitter for years after his withdrawal
from the ranks of the SeDaratiSts that
many an unhappy man was driven to
tilt against his shield. 1t was delicious
to watch Mr.. Chamberlain's handling
OF the situation. lie would pause when
the interruption grew serious and give
the heckler Il chance to make himself
well heard. "Now If you will allow
Inc 1 will ask that gentleman to get
upon Il chair that we may all have the
pleasure of seeing him." y dozen anx-
ious hands would hoist the objector in
to unwelcOme prominence. "Now,
SIR came the clear. passionless voice,
will you kindly speak up? I should
be sorry If any one missed what you
have to say"
The heckler. now quite unnerved,
would stammer out something, and
Mr.. Chamberlain, listening with a ma
licious smile, would quietly readjust
his eyeglass and, turning to the au-
dience, fling out a rcply-cool, cutting
and dccisive.-Sydney Brooks in Har-
pers Magazine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20

I under a heading OF Answers to Inquiries"
! APPLE JOHNNY CAKE-AIix two cups
white corn meal with quarter of a tea
spoonful of baking powder. third of a cup
Of sugar and sufficient quantity of milk
to make rather thin batter. Pare, core
and slice into the batter three good-sized
. rather tart apples. Pour the butter into q
well-greased. long shallow pan and bake
In a moderate oven from 10 to 40 minutes.
If apples are sweet. 1t will take longer.
CHEESE RELISH-Take two cups grated
cheese, two cups milk. two cups bread
crumbs, two eggs. teaspoonful salt.
of created nutmeg. Beat the eggs until
light and put into a double boiler with the
grated cheese, crumbs. salt and nutmeg.
Heat milk and butter together. and the
cheese meltS stir in the milk and cook
to smooth cream. The cheese must not
cook, but melt gradually, or it will be
tough OF hard.
FRUIT ROLL-Four cups of sifted flour,
half a cup sugar, four teaspoonfuls baking
powder, one teaSpoonful salt. sift all to-
gether four times. add to flour one cup
shredded citron. Mix well. Beat one egg
until light and add to two cups of milk.
Add moisture to flour and mix to a drop
dough, cutting and folding until 1t leaves
level bowl and knife comparatively clean.
Use the covered round tins for baking If
you have them. If not, brush the top of loaf
well with butter and cover with buttered
paper Bake in a very slow oven fop
hour and ten minutes at least
LONG BREAKFAST ROLLS-To three
and a half cupfulS of milk, Scalded, add
one cup of shortening. and when luke
warm, one cup of potato yeast or half
cake compressed yeast, and sufficient flour
to make rather stiff dough. Set to rise
over night. In the morning add one beat
en- egg; give a thorough kneading and let
rise again. Then take pieces of che dough
three inches long. Place in a well-greased
pan, close together in even rows: set to
rise, and when light bake a delicate brown.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20

phia. Walter rode his first century
when he was only 6 years old. He is
one of the Continental wheelmen of
Philadelphia, and he rode with the
members of his club I'm the trying cen
fury run from Chicago TO Milwaukee
on July 10. Walter is strong and hearty
and shows no i'll effects from his many
long wheel rides, but perhaps it would
not be wise fer many boys of Walters
age to try the same thing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
MADE FIENDIsH BY DRINK.
Brutal Husband Cuts Ills wIfe's Throat a.
She Nurses Her Babies.

Minneapolis, Oct 19.-Peter Armor. of
Sandstone. Mimi. cut his wife's throat
about noon yesterday in = lodging
house in this city. and then hacked
away at his own neck until lac cut the
jugUllr vein. The woman VIII live, but
Armur viii probably die. Mrs. Armor
was seated in her room. holding her
two babies on her lap. when Arnlor
strodc up behind her. and without say
ing word forced her head back and
drew the keen edge Of 4 razor across
her exposed throat.
In an instant the woman and her
children were drcnchrd in blood. Armor
then sla~hed his own throat repeatedly
soon becoming unconscious from the
loss OF blood. Armor had been drink
ing heavily.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
How Twain introduced HnwIey.


"Only once did Mark Twain appear
in public as 4 political speaker" says
VIII NJ. Clemens in Ainslecs. "As a
conscientious Republican in his pollti-
| cal preferences Mr.. Clemens took an
active interest in the presidential cam
paign of 1880. While visiting in Elmi-
ra, y. Y, in the fall Of that year he
made Il short speech one Saturday
night, introducing to a Republican
meeting General Hawley of Connecti-
cut. In the course of his remarks Mr..
Clemens said:
General Hawley is n member of
my church at Hartford and the author
of Beautiful Snow" Maybe he will
deny that. But am only here to give
him n character from his last place. AS
q pure citizen l respect him, as a per-
sonal friend of years have the warm
est regard for him, as neighbor
whose vegetable garden adjoins mine,
why-why, l watch him. AS the au-
thor Of Beautiful Snow" he has added
a new pang TO winter. He is a square,
true man in honest politics. and must
say he occupies a mighty lonesome po-
sition. So broad, so bountiful is his
character that he never turned tramp
empty handed from his door, but al
ways gave him n letter of introduction
to me. Pure, honest, incOrruptible. that
is Joe Hawley. Such a man in politics
is like bottle OF perfumery in glue
factory-it may moderate the stencil.
but it doesn't destroy 1t. / haven't
said any more of him than would say
of myself. Ladies' and gentlemen, this
is General Hawley.'"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20

Some women in this world have q
new gown every other week, while
there are other women who esteem
themselves lucky If once in three
months they get a chance to look
through n fashion magazine.-Somer-
vile (MaSS.) Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
1t May Be Push or 1t May &c Pull.

Politician-My boy, the door to every
successful business is labeled Push"
Thoughtful Youth-Isn't your bust
ness n successful one, sir?
POiiticfan-Well, yes; fatter myself
that it is very successful. Why do you
ask that?
Thoughtful Youth-Bacause. sir,
see your door is labeled ''Pull."-De-
troit Free Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
Aaxious Only About One Thing.

The CHASTITY rider on the white horse
stopped at the gate.
Il am Death" he said to the sick
man who was watching from the win
dow.
You are welcome" replied the latter
and added in a whisper: IF you value
your life. don't let my wife see you
tying your horse to that tree. She'd
never let anybody do that"-PhiladeI-
phia Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
DINNER.

DINNER.
Tomato Soup,
Fish and Oyster Pie.
Mashed Potatoes, SteWed Tomatoes,
Macedonia Salad,
Jam Pudding, Currant Sauce,
Coffee.
SATURDAY.
BREAKFAST. ... (
Fruit, :
Cereal, Cream,
Cream of Dried Beef,
Potato Omelet,
Long Breakfast Rolls, Coffee.
LUNCH.
Cream OF Pea Soup, -
Slices Cold Pressed Lamb.
Cold Mint Sauce,
Tomato FritterS,
Stswed Fruit, Chocolate Cake. -
Tea.
DINNER.
Vegetable Soup,
Broiled Steak, Brown Onion Sauce, b..
Mashed White Potatoes,
Italian Tomato. Lettuce Salad,
Boiled Rice, Apple Compete, y
Coffee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
The Better Way.

lie serves his country best
Who joins the tide which lifts her nobly on,
For speech has myriad tongues FOR every day,
And song but one, aud law within the beast
+ stronger than the craven law stone;
There Is better way.
He serves his country best
Wslo lives pure life and doeth righteous deed
And walks straight paths. however Others stray
And leaves his SONS, ; utternost beuuest,
A stainless record. Which all men may read:
This is the better way.
Susan COOLIDGE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20
Job Couldn't Have stood it

If he had itching piles. They're
terribly annoying; but Bucklen s
Arnica Salve will cure the worst case
OF piles on earth. 1t has cured thous-
ands. For injuries, pains. or bodily
eruptions it's the best salve in the
world. Price % cents a box. Cure
guaranteed. Sold by Hartz & UlIe-
meyer. druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-20

Our learning is so long in getting and
so very imperfect that the greatest
clerk knows not the thousandth part of
what he is ignorant.-Jeremy Taylor.