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The age-herald., 1900-03-27
REFLEOrIONs OF A BACHELOR
From the New York Press.

From the New York Press.
 Kisses, like chickens, come home to roost Laugh and grow fat and when you get that way the other people will have their turn.
 A girl is never wholly happy till she, has found another girl who will let her call her Kitty"
 After a woman has got to weigh more than hundred and forty she always re- minds you of boiled dinner.
 When a woman becomes reformer. she reminds you of a barber who always thinks the way you wore your hair combed before he cut it is just the way you don't like it
The age-herald., 1900-03-27
A MAMMOTH MACHINE BELT

From the Baltimore News.
 One of the largest belts for machinery that has ever been produced was recently finished by the Gutta-Prcha and Rubber Manufacturing company, of Toronto. The belt was of rubber, and measured 3,529 feet in length, over two4thirds of a mile. Its weight was nine tons. This mammoth belt was made for the grain elevator of the In- ter-Colonial railway at St. John, N B., and is now in use there.
The age-herald., 1900-03-27
PUNCH THAT FLOoRED DEWEY

From the Philadelphia North American.
 Artillery Punch,' the invention of some Savannah man, who at some time of his life was member of the Chatham artillery, the oldest and proudest of the military or ganizations of the city, is the connection to which has been laid the illness of Admiral Dewey. This is the way it is made:
 sugar ...'. ......... ..... ..........2 Jumps cracked 1ce...... .....A handful Brandy ........... ........ ........ ....1 pony Santa Cruz rum ..... ..........1 pony Madeira (very old) ........ ...... .....1 pony Lemon juice ...... ............ IA squeeze Strawberries .......... ........... ........3 or 4
 Mix and serve in tall, thin glass, with or without straws.
The age-herald., 1900-03-27
Transport sumner Leave. Tbursd. ,

Washington, March 26.-Arrangements have been completed for the departure of the transport Sumner from New York next Thursday afternoon. She will carry a large body of officers and about HOO recruits to fill vacancies in General Otis forces in the Philippines
The age-herald., 1900-03-27
Known as Henry Barracks

Washington, March S6.-By direction of the president of the military post of Cayayo. Porto Rico. hereafter will be known as Henry Barracks, in honor of the late Brigadier General Guy V. Henry.
The age-herald., 1900-03-27
FIGHT AGAINST THE BOOK rRus1

From the Talledega News Reporter.
 Candidate Tomlinson is doing excellent work against the school book trust for the people of the state, and this-is commenda- ble. But 1t is only one of many trusts that have their yokes upon the public.
The age-herald., 1900-03-27

There will be one democrat in the land while Hetty Green lives. She prefers a newspaper reporter as a son-in-law to any luke, Spanish or otherwise.
The age-herald., 1900-03-27

guished north Alabamian in town is Hon. Thomas R. Reulhae, farmer judge of the city court of Sheffield, who is also here on legal business. He is one of the most cul- tuned and gifted of Alabama's citizens.
The age-herald., 1900-03-27

Captain Leary, of our province of Guam, by enters his name in the running mate race. Who has issued, we demand, more proclamations?
The age-herald., 1900-03-27

What is good in our province of Sulu is not good, it seems, in our state of Ne braska, for a man in that state has been fined for keeping a harem
The age-herald., 1900-03-27

Spellbinder Web Davis is coming home in good season to conduct his branch of the interior department on the stump again.
The age-herald., 1900-03-27

Brother Steyn and Brother Kruger are fast approaching the ructon point. Many of the formers followers have reached 1t.
The age-herald., 1900-03-27

Cecil Rhodes does not like General Butler and General Butler does not admire Cecil Rhodes The general public Is not expend- ing much enthusiasm over either.
The age-herald., 1900-03-27

Hebty Green may be playing to the gall leries in the matter of newspaper reporters. for her son is a candidate for running mate
The age-herald., 1900-03-27

The country is endeavoring to ascertain whether it was the punch or the salad that was to blame at Savannah.
The age-herald., 1900-03-27

During the Kentucky armistice the gen. tleman in the mountains are putting their artillery in prime condition.
The age-herald., 1900-03-27
THE REACTION

From the Baltimore American.
 It is intimated that the Topeka Capital is going back to the ''What Would Ananias Do?" platform.
The age-herald., 1900-03-27
SHORT STORIES
 OF THE DAY
what He Kasw About the rr.p.,aal


 4 quaint little story concerning Mir. Chamberlain, which, if 1t be not true, has at least originated from some one who has studied the colonial secretary and his ways pretty closely, is being told, says the Chicago News. It is said that one day lately MT. Chamberlain was engaged in conversation with a friend dn a wea-lnown London hotel, when a young man ap- preached h1m with difidence that be- spoke great desire to exchange a few words with the great man or be snubbed in the attempt
 May l speak with you for moment, MT. Chamberlain" he asked.
 Certainly was the ready reply, and the politician rose. from his seat.
 'I cannot say 1t here" said the young man, glancing nervously around and lead- ing the way to a remote corner of the room. Arrived there, he spoke his impor- tant communication in MT. Chamberlain's ear. 4
 "I am on the staff of the -, and I should esteem it a great favor if you will tell me what you think of the present situa- tion in the Transvaal!'
 MT. Chamberlain started. looked sharply at him, and then, his severity sofGening into pity for the young mans simplicity, he said
 Follow mel" s'
 Leading the way like man requiring still greater secrecy for what he had to impart, he walked through the dining room into passage, down some steps into the reading room, into the drawing room and finally into remote and curtained dark corner. where, after a hurried glance round to make sure there were no eavesdroppers, ne whispered in the young mans ear:
 My friend, l really don't know any, thing about it,"
The age-herald., 1900-03-27

Too many isrhmian canals would irrigate that narrow section too much.
The age-herald., 1900-03-27

The Oxnard tariff bill for Porto Rico Is waiting to let the popular storm pass by.
The age-herald., 1900-03-27

Watch MT. Jacobs. When he puts on spring trousers spring has officially arrived.
The age-herald., 1900-03-27

New Jersey has a divorce case with thirty correspondents, and the gossips of that state> are overworked.
The age-herald., 1900-03-27
Did Not Take the View With Him

Comparatively few people knew the hu- merous side of the late Dwight l.. Moody; yet among the neighbors and friends of his boyhood he was known as a good deal of a wag, and a hearty laugh was benedic- ton to him. One of his old friends, MT. George G. Rockwood, of New York, then his summer neighbor, standing with him one day in front of his home at Northfiefd, dwelt with great enthusiasm upon the beautiful view of the Connecticut river and the rolling uplands presented from the spot. It is one of the finest stretches of landscape in the entire state, and all who have seen 1t have admired it greatly.
 'Yes," said Mir. Moody, that's the only fraud | ever committed When I pur- chased this place the poor fellow that owned It went off and left the view and never came back for it.
The age-herald., 1900-03-27

The public forget that what is Carnegie and Tricks gain is their attorneys loss.
The age-herald., 1900-03-27

Carnegie and Prick have joined hands, but the price of armor plate has not been marked down.
The age-herald., 1900-03-27

Brother Sheldon is merciful man. He will not lecture on his editorial experience.
The age-herald., 1900-03-27

All republican congressman, including Senator Cullom, who desire immediate re- election are opposed to the Oxnard tariff
 bill.
The age-herald., 1900-03-27

All cities are securing dollar gas excep fields.
The age-herald., 1900-03-27

They are digging that ten-mile cellar ir New York while the insurance companies hold their breath.
The age-herald., 1900-03-27

It is now fine fall weather in South Af- rica, with premonftions or groundhog weather.
The age-herald., 1900-03-27

Topeka is convinced that nothing less than a street fair will efface the memory or Sheldon week.
The age-herald., 1900-03-27

Macrum is now the only party" that Is twisting the lions tail, and the lion does not know it.
The age-herald., 1900-03-27
spEAKs FOR ITSELF

Buffers grandest opportunity is at Four teen Streams.
The age-herald., 1900-03-27

"The artistic effect of Jefferson county's beautiful and massive court house will be much heightened by the Lombardy poplars which were recently planted around it," said a we'll known citizen. 'In a year or two these trees will have grown to large size and will form pleasing relief to the red brick. The effect would be heightened still more if turing were put around the court house. This could be done at a. cost of revenue will take up the question and make the necessary appropriation. A hun dred and fifty dollars spent in Bermuda grass would be money we'll spent.'
 
 J. Lee Long of Greenville, a member of the state democratic executive committee, in in town He has been spending several days in Madison and Morgan, and reports politics to .be lively enough in those coun- ties.
 Paul Carson of Gadsden, formerly a mem- Der of the legislature from Dallas county, was in town yesterday.
 Senator W. H. Mathews of Marion is In town.
 Hon. Emmet O Neal of Florence, former United States district attorney, is in Bir- mingham for the purpose of attending to legal business. Everybody in Birmingham knows and likes Major O'Neal, and he will be cordially welcomed. Another distin-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-13
Sustained the state Court.

Washington. Nov 13.-In the Unit
ed States supreme court yesterday JUS
eice Harlan rendered the opinion of
the court in the case of Gilmore :.
Scranton VS. Eben :. Wheeler. coming
to the court on writ of error from the
supreme court of the state of Michi-
gan. The case involved the riparian
rights of owners on naviGable streams
to damages for the loss of accessibility
to such streams caused by government
improvements made for the purpose of
improving navigation. \ pier erected
at ST Mary's Falls. Mich. cut Off
Scranton's access to the river. The
Michigan court decided against Scran-
ton. and the supreme court confirms
that decision
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-13
Artificial Eyes.

Artificial eyes are supplied TO all the
world from Thuringia, Germany. Near
ly all the grown inhabitants of some Of
the villages are engaged in their manu-
facture. Four men usually sit at ia
bic, each with gas jet in front of him,
and the eyes are blown fsom gas plates
and nodded into shape by hand. The
colors are then traced in with small
needles, no set rule being observed in
the coloring, and as every man uses his
own fancy no two artificial eyes there
fore are exactly alike
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-13
IowA's SECOND THOUGHT.
Thinks That She Can Use the Surprise
Constitutional Convention.

DeS MoineS. Ia, Nov. 13.-When the
announcement was first made that the
constitutional convention proposition
had probably carried ut the late cleo
ton much surprise was expressed, ana
it was the almost universal verdict
that such a convention would be use
less. But when it appeared certain
that convention of this character
had been ordered by the electors many,
on second thought. decided that IL few
changes might he made with profit so
long as it had been decided to go to
the expense of calling such a body to-
gether.
1t is expected that Prohibition lead
ers will make an attempt 10 have pro-
hibition engrafted into the cOnStitu-
ton. The equal SuffragiSts. TOO, hav-
ing failed in their efforts with legisla-
lures. probably will try to secure IA
vOraDle action by the convention, and
it is learned their campaign TO this end
certainty that the convention PROPOSE
tion received the Endorsement of the
voters.
OF the more important changes that
have been suggested by prominent
judges and lawyers may be mentioned
the abolition of the state executive
council, the giving of greater latitude
in the matter of taxing corpora tons.
the establishment OF a charter system
for city governments. and the insertion
of strong section for the regulation
of trusts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-13
In "a Safe Place.

Among his trusted and efficient at
taches in the Office of the street railway
headquarters is one Millikin. He also
has q partnership interest in north
side grocery. After keeping cases on
cars and their operators each day Mr..
Millillin waits on customers at the gro
Gerry store. Saturday night is usually
Il busy one, and of course everything is
done in a hurry. This probably ac-
counts for a slight oversight of Mr..
Millikin in filling an order for n little
fat girl who came into the store as the
kind hearted MiIlikin was about to
close the doors.
Mister Mil-li-kin, my mamma sent
after a quarters worth of mul-las-siZ,"
said the child.
"AIl right, little girl. Let's have your
bucket" said the genial clerk.
With this the little lady handed over
a good sized tin bucket. Mr.. Millikin
disappeared among some barrels, and
after considerable grinding he reap
peared.
There's a big measure. little girl.
Do you think you can carry it:''
Yes, SIR" said the maiden as she
started toward the door.
Little girl. where's your money"
said Millikin as he followed up his GUS
toner.
'In the bucket. Mr.. Mil-li-kin," naive
~ replied the child.-Columbus Dis
match.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-13
How He Knew IL.

We had outspanned the wagons on
the veldt between Prieska and Ken
hard. The donkeys had been driven to
the veldt. and we. my friend and my
self. were talking in the ''taal" to a
Dutchman named Cert MANS about
the wonders of the universe.
We mentioned that the world was
round. Maans said that he knew it.
This answer was unusual for Boer,
so we asked him how he knew. He re-
piled:
81 started to ride to Poortie one dark
night through the veldt, and rode
hard all the night, and next morning l
found myself at the place | started
from. so l know the world is round be-
cause l rode round it."-London Stand
ard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-13
Fatal Collision on a Curve.

Dallas. Tex. Nov. 13.-There was a
head-end collision yesterday morning
on the NJ. II. and L. railway between
Sherman and Denison. The trains met
on a curve. Both engines were demol-
ished and several ears were wrecked.
ID. II. Weaver, a fireman, was killed.
The reported seriously injured are
- Keeper. express messenger: ChaS.
Young. engineer; Eward Bingham,
brakeman: Caruthers, conductor. Prob
ably fatally hurt-C. A. Andrews, vice
president of the Grayson County Ma
tional bank. of sherman. Several 9th
erS received minor injuries
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-13
THE SCHEME WORKED.
a scheme by which Brown QuIeted
His Wife's Suspicion.

His Wife's suspicion.
TO be perfectly honest Brown does
not go TO his Griswold street Office
every night that he tells his wife he
, is going there. The business which he
says is pressing is frequently imagi-
nary and the man whom he is going
To meet does not exist. He belongs
to a club. and clubs have their attrac-
tfons. He thought that his wife was
growing suspicious, and Brown is re-
sourceful.
On the evening in question, as the
lawyers would say, he told her that
there was a matter of business that
could not possibly be deferred until the
next day. About 0 o'clock she answer
ed the phone and was asked if Brown
was at home, and she replied that he
was at his Office.
Guess not" was the alarming re-
sponse Il was just down there and
all looked dark"
She rang off viciously. If women ever
do such things, ordered a coupe, told
the driver to go as fast as the ordi-
nance allows, kept taking on temper as
she went and few up stairs 10 the
office as though a mouse were in hot
pursuit. Her husband met her smil-
ingly, insisted that she had given him
a delightful surprise, put his easiest
CHAIR near the light, handed her pa
per and apologized for having to re-
sumo work that would possibly keep
him till 3. She could not explain. she
could not keep awake, she was asham-
ed of herself. and after lamely telling
him that she had dreamed that he was
ill she left.
In ten minutes lie was at the club
and shook hands with man who smil-
ingIy asked if the scheme worked.
He replied that it was as good rs ready
money for at least 60 days, and then
each bought n stack of chips that pass
in the night.-Detroit Free Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-13

sale fraud on the part of the Demo
Gratis, he said: There will be no con-
test over the gubernatorial vote. There
is no tribunal 10 which we can appeal
with any hope of an impartial hear
ing 1t is not within the province OF
this committee 10 decide for the party
or congressional candidates what is
advisable with regard TO contests for
the electoral vote or congressional
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-13
Cbicapo,s Fat Stock Show.

Chicago. Nov. 13.-The managers of
the international fat stock show have
their plans practically complete. When
the doors of the cattle show open on
Dec. 1 accommodations will be ready
for $500 head of prize cattle. The
car-lot exhibits will bring the entry
list up to 10000 head TO be shown
during the exposition. The premiums
aggregate $4,000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-13
Senator Davis Is Worse.

81. Paul. Nov. 13.-The condition Of
Senator g. X. Davis took a decided
turn for the worse yesterday, new COM
plications developing, and DR.. Murphy,
the Chicago surgeon. has again been
teleCraphed for. DR.. \. !. Stone. the
surgeon in charge of the senator's case
says the complication is infiamma ton
OF the kidneys. His temperature was
% and pulse los.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-13
A Great Medicine.

Il have used Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy and
find it to be great medicine" says
E. S. Phipps, Poteau, Ark. 1t
cured me of bloody fux. 1 cannot
speak too highly of it." This remedy
always wins the good opinion, if not
praise, of those who use it. The quick
cures which it effects even in the most
severe cases make it favorite every
where. For sale by druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-13
France Congratuiates Mckinley.

Washington. Nov. 13.-The French
government. through Presiden Lou
bet, and also through the minister OF
foreign affairs. NJ. Delcasse. has for
warded cordial congratulations to
President Mckinley on his reelection
Secretary Hay has made an appro-
pirate response in each case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-13
POST-ELEC.TION TALK
What Daniel j. canpau Thinks of
the Proposed Reorganiza.
ton of the Democracy.
BYNUM Is OUT" ITO A FINISH"
hanna Disclaims Any Pet Congress
sional Legislation-Iowa and Her
Constitutional Convention.

Detroit, Nov. 13.-Daniel J. Campau,
chairman of tine Democratic state CEN
trail committee, returned yesterday
from Chicago, where he spent Sunday
in conference with Chairman Jones, of
the Democratic national committee.
When questioned as to what cOnversa-
ton he may have had with the ma
1ional chairman relative 10 the reor-
ganization of the Democratic party,
Campau said: This talk of reorganiZa
ton is amusing, particularly SO for the
reason that most of the talk comes
from those persons who did most TO
defeat the party at the late election.
While Mr.. Jones and l talked about
the late campaign and about the po-
litical future there was nothing said
in the wayof outlining plans for future
campaigns
Bynum Is Out for Good.
Indianapolis. Nov. 13.-W. ID. BY
mum. chairman of the gold Democratic
national committee in 1896. and who
made speeches in the recent campaign
for Mckinley, does not believe that it
Will ever be possible for the Dmocratic
party TO reorganiZe on a basis that
viii be satisfactory TO him and others
of his views, and announces that he
TX now Il IIepuDllcdu anu iHdI ne MUS
himself comfortable in his new rela-
tions.
Hanna Has No Pet Measure.
Cleveland, Nov. Ex-senator Hanna
has returned here after 81 brief visit
to New York. He expects to remain
in this city until congress conveneS. In
discussing tine coming session of that
body Hanna said: Congress this year
will have some very important duties
10 perform. Three great bills. the
Nicaraguan canal bill, the army bin
and the ship subsidy bill are all to
come before it" When asked with
what measures he would most interest
himself during the session Hanna said:
Il have no pet measures this year and
shall take no particular interest in any
of the bills before congress. Perhaps
1 am as much interested in Senator
Frye's ship subsidy bill as in any"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-13
GOV. Mount Portable.

Indianapolis, Nov 13.-Gov. James
a. Mount has been suggested as sec
rotary of agriculture. The present
state officers who are serving with
Governor Mount are agreed that Presi-
dent Mckinley could not find a better
man for that department if he intends
10 construct a new cabinet. The gov
ernor is not seeking the place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-13
Extent of Florist Industry.

The florist business in the United
States is by no means an unimportant
industry. 1t Is estimated that the re-
tail value of flowers sold annually Is
12,5oo.0OO and OF ported plants S1O.-
100000. There are no less than 10000
establishments in the United States de-
voted to the growing of plants under
glass.-Chicago Chronicle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-13
Much Depend. on Omaha, Vote.

Omaha. Nov. 13.-The vote in three
wards of Omaha and the county pre-
cinc;s of Douglass county have been
canvasSed. and no material changes
have been noted. Both parties are
claiming more than the face of The re-
turns show on the legislative candi-
dates. and the outcome. which is eX-
pected TO decide the senatorial contest
in Nebraska, is awaited with interest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-13

Washington, Nov. 13.-That Secre-
taTy of State Hay shall return to the
court of St James as the ambassador
from the United States is said TO be
the determination of the president. His
plan is based on the desire OF the
present administration, the British for
eign Office and Secretary Hay himself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-13

Dust of the sea is one of-the myster-
les which perpIex sailors. No matter
how carefully the decks OF sailing ships
may be washed down in the morning
an enormous quantity OF dust can be
swept up at night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-13
Roosevelt and Wife at Albany.

Albany, y. Y. Nov. 13.-Governor
Roosevelt. accompanied by Mrs. Roose-
welt, arrived here from New York city
last evening
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-13
Mercer Aspires to a Toca.

Omaha, Neb.. Nov. 13.-Representa-
tive Mercer. who has just been re-
elected in the Second district for his
fourth term. is announced as a candi-
date for United States senator TO sue
coed Senator Allen or Senator Thurs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-13

Next to opium in power are certain
kinds OF grasses. notable among which
is hemp. which causes intoxication and
anesthesia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-13
No Contest i'm Kentucky.

Louisville, Nov 13.-After a meet
ing or the Republican campaign COM
mittee yesterday Chairman Leslie
Combs gave out a statement in which,
aftsx rEiteyafipg bis charges OF whole,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-13
PHYSICIANS.
DIR. CORA EMERY REED.
homeopathic Physician.

Special attention to diseases OF women and
children, also diseases of eye, ear nose and
throat. once hours-9:30 to Il n. m, | to p.
m. 32l Sixteenth street, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-13
Physicians.

once Tremann block. once hours to f2 \,
m. to 5 and to p. m. Phone No 1922, Rock
Island, Ill. Night calls answered from once.