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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15

There is in the employ of our house."
said the hardware drummer, "a young
man who is assistant bookkeeper. He's
a steady chap. minds his own business
and is as shrewd as they make them.
The other day the senior partner of the
firm, who seldom comes around, made
4 tour Of inspection, and as he ap-
preached the assistant bookkeeper he
noticed the solemn expression or his
face Desiring TO be genial, he said:
How are you. young man? / see
you are at your work That Is good.
Close attention to business viii always
bring its own reward Tell me, what
are you earning now per week.
THE young man, without q moments
hesitation. answered, Twenty dollars.
sir, but only get half Of that Phil
adelphia Call. ..-I-siE-------
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
Not q Brihc.

You say" pursued the chairman of
the legislative investigating commit
tee, that he resorted to no bribery
whatever during the campaign, so far
as you know"
Yes. SIR" replied the witness; that
IS what 1 said"
did he not circulate several boxes
of cigarsT
Yes. sir. but them cigars wasn't
brides Here's one of 'em. You can
try ft."-Chicago Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
Same Thing.

At a woman's euchre party the other
day one OF the fair players stopped the
game with this query: What do they
call little black cat in England?"
A number of the members had been
in England, but they all had to give it
up.
The riddle maker smiled sweetly as
she trumped her partners ace in true
traditional style.
Cant guess? Why, kitty. kitty
just the same as anywhere else."-New
York Mail and Express.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
Cold Comfort.

Mr.. Penn-Sir William Thompson
says that the end OF the world will not
be brought about by fire. but by frost.
and that the finality will come in TO-
oOo. 900 years.
Mr.. Pitt-If there is any comfort in
that, il is cold comfort.-Pittsburg
Chronicle-Telegraph.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
Their LittI. Menkn.,.e..

Nations and women are a good deal
alike"
I'm what way"
well. when one woman gets a new
hat her neighbor wants to go right
away and get n better one. and when
one nation builds a new warship all
the others start right out to get bigger
ones-'-Chicago TimeS-Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
THE BOOK COLLECTOR.
He Made n Swap which Satisfied the
Secondhand Dealer.

ne maze u swap W nICh SatAHACo Inv
Secondhand Dealer.
Its astonishing how book collecting
will blunt a mans conception OK the
rights of meum ct tuum." said the pro-
prietor of 4 delightful old secondhand
store on the south side of the town. II
wouldn't trust 4 confirmed collector as
far as could throw Jackson square by
the monument. They all consider them
selves licensed privateers, and when
one of them wants any particular vol
ume and can't buy il the chances are
IL will mysteriously disappear the first
time he pays you a visit ! am on TO
most of the tricks OF the fraternity,
however, and IL takes a pretty smooth
individual TO secure any plumber in this
shop.
only recently I circumvented an old
gentleman in a manner that is apt TO
adhere TO his memory for some time.
He is a passionate admirer Of Dickens
and has a fine collection of early edi-
tons and books in general relating TO
the great novelist. One of his sets. q
very handsome print with the original
Cruikshank plates. is short one volume,
the eighth. / have a copy of the same
edition. and he has tried repeatedly to
get me to break ii so as TO complete his
own. but have of course refused.
Then I noticed that he began to
drop in of afternoons with book I'M
der his arm. looking up and down the
shelves. The volume he carried bore
close external resemblance to the copy
of Dickens he wanted, and suspected
at once that I would some day find
them exchanged. Consequently lock-
ed up the coveted volume 8 and substi-
tuted n worthless treatise on mathe-
mates bound in the same manner. My
visitor knew the exact location of the
book on the shelf. and the other day /
purposely gave him an opportunity to
make the shift. 1t was done in twin
king, and presently he strolled out
haven't seen him since. The book he
left was a very pretty copy of Keats.
1 am well satisfied with the swap
New Orleans Times-Democrat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
THE LEADING ARTICLE.
Advent and Development of the EdI-
toriaI In Newspapers.

toriaI In Newspapers.
81 know what leaders are, for have
written Them" said Benjnmin Disraell
in the course of a speech in the house
of commons. and, though all of US may
not have written leaders" for The
Morning Post and other newspapers,
like Disraeli, we all at least know the
meaning of the term leaders"
For more than 100 years after the
publication of the first daily newspa-
per The Daily Courant, which consist
ed of a small sheet printed on one side
only and made its appearance in Lon
don in March, HOP, the ''dailies" con-
fined themselves 10 what is perhaps
the proper business of n newspaper,
the publication of the largest possible
amount of news, and made no attempt
whatever to mold or direct public opin-
ion.
At the opening of the nineteenth GEN.
fury the leading article" first appear
ed in the morning papers. 1t was orig
inally called the pleaded article" be-
cause of the leads" or spaces intro
duced between the lines to spread out
the article and give It an imposing ap-
pearance in order that it might at once
attract the eye OF even the most casual
reader. After a time it was called
leading article" or leader or "edi-
torial." names by which it is now uni
versally known in newspaper offices.
At the beginning leaders" were pub
lished only tentatively. Their publica-
ton was irregular. In form they were
brief-we should call them editorial
now-and they were prin-
cipally used to direct special attention
TO some important event recorded in the
news columns. But 10 years ago they
became a settled and regular feature
of the daily newspaper and a potent
agency for promoting opinions, politi-
cal. religious and social.-Cornhill Mag
azine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15

In n map Of China recently published
by the China Inland mission it is point
ed out that IL is wrong TO speak OF the
"Yang-tse Kiang river" as kiang
means river.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
Notice of FInAI Settlements.

Estate OF James Edgtngton- deceased
Public notice - hereby given that the IN
dersiEned. John J. Huntlev. has this day Med
hts rual report and settlement such Ia the
county court OF Rock Island county. and that
an order has been catered bv said court approx
ing the said report. unless obl ectionS thereto
or cause 70 the contrary be shown on or be-
fore the I'D day OF May a d 1900, and
upon the final approval of said report the said
John j. Huuticy, viii ask 10 be DISCHARGED
AL persons Interested are notified 10 attend.
Rock Island Ill May n. 1900
JOHN J. HUNTLET. Administrator.
DAIR PEASANTS. Attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15

Some husbands suggest nothing so
much as that more or less backbone
came away with the rib that woman
was made of.-Detroit Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15

Pro6tISsa.
Miss Chicago - Money talks, you
know.
Miss Boston "A vulgar spothegm.
Culture makes no concession to the 10
quacity OF iucre.-Boston Courier.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
Physicians.

Onoe Tremsnn block. once hours 20 II
o. m. 10 s and TO D. u. Phone No. 4Oo2
Rock Island, Ill. Night calls answered from
onhoe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
c. T. FOSTER, N D.
Pnynician and Surgeon.

once between Third and Fourth avenues on
Twentieth street once hours: TO II O. m,
ITO m. and TO p. Night calls from
ONCE Phone 1854.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
PHYSICIANS.

J, n. BUHKHART, NJ.
MRS. HADA n. BuREHART, n D
DRS. BURKHART & BURKHART,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15

ST. l. Springfield. Peoria.
Bur. Quin via Monmouth
Chicago, Sterling, Clinton s
Dubuque .......-.....
Peoria, Beardstown, Bur
llngton, Denver and west
st. Paul & Minneapolis. ....
Sterlin ?. Clinton & Dubuque
81. l., ksns c., Denver s
Psc. coast via GalesburR
sDaIlr. +nailr except Su
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
DR. s. II. MILLER
Veterinary Surgeon and DsntisI,

approved principles Surgical operations per
formed IN n scientific manner. Dogs treated.
All calls promptly attended TO. Residence,
1895 Fifth avenue. Telephone 440l once
and in1rmAry, l6l5-lol7 Fourth avenue
(AAucker's stable), opposite No. IRE house.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-04

,n, a ill,esborre meeting to-day. He
odded bovever that there would
Inc no rcs,uption of work until n con.
,.n.i.n of mo anthracite miners had
ho.n ,ollod and tbe nronosition con.
s;Jorol
Ath,nyh tbn labor lenders posi.
ti,c,y said they did not fear break
/, ,be ranks If fine anthracite coal
.,rilers INV were nevertheless
uIeas.d thot the ten per cent. adj
ronce GRANTED by the Philadelphia &
pon1,o Cool g. lron compnuy in the
eoh,,lkiu yollev vos totally ignored
h, ,Lo striking mine workers yester.
las, 1, u,s nredicted That many of
fine strikers would return to work
,no.r thn h.lief thot tbe fen pcr cent
incrros. would be the limit of the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-04
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ROOSEVELT IN NEBRASKA.


McCook. Neb., Oct. Gov. Roose'
yelt's first day in Nebraska may be
regarded as successful, though the
morning started out wet and chilly
and the audiences were small.
Thirteen speeches were made during
the day. As the day advanced the
sky cleared and the meetings at the
different places along the way showed
great deal Of interest. Besides the
inhabitants Of the villages and cities
a large number Of people mounted
and in carriages, evidently from the
country, were noticed upon the
streets and around the stands. Prob
ably 10000 or 10000 people were adj
dressed during the day. Gov Roose'
yelt's special train remained at Me-
Cook until late in the night, when it
pulled out for North Platte and an
other days journey to-day, which will
cover distance of 600 miles and will
include within that distance ii
speeches. Tonight a night journey
will be made to Broken Bow, at which
place the train will arrive at three
o'clock in the morning.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-04
OFFER An ADVANCE
The Coal Operators Make Some
Concessions to the Miners.
MINERS WANT A FURTHER ADVANCE.


Wilkcsharre, Pa, Oct 1.-The coal
operators of the Wyoming lacka-
wanna and Lehigh valley regions held
an important meeting in this city
yesterday afternoon and decided to
offer the miners an increase of ten per
cent. in wages and also to reduce the
cost of powder to the miners from
S2.75 to $1.jO per key. ", \. Lathrop,
general superintendent of the Lehigh
Valley company, presided, and all ii
the railroad and individual companies
were represented, ~
The whole situation was thoroughly
discussed, nearly all those present
taking part therein. The powder
question was the chief subject OF de-
bate and next came the recognition
of the union. So far as can be learned
none Of the operators were in favor
Of recognizing the union in amy way
i. N. Palmer, chairman Of the press
committee at United Mine Workers
headquarters, said; "rhe men will
not return to work under such condi-
tons. II is not fair offer
The operators will make no further
move until they hear from the men.
Preparations are completed for the
big demonstration to be held in this
city to-day.
President Mitchell made the follow
Ing statement to the miners OF the
Wyoming valley: 81 look forward
with pleasure to the great demonstra-
ton which will be given under the
auspices of the mine workers Of the
Wyoming valley on Tuesday, October
2. The mine workers Of the anthra-
cite region have by their law-abiding
conduct won the respect and admi-
ration Of all iusiice-loving citizens OF
the United States. feel assured tlpt
organized labor has won great VIC
tory and that in the future there will
be in the homes and families OF
miners a little more happiness and
sunshine, instead Of the gloom and
sadness, too often finding dwelling
place there"
Miners Want = Further Advance
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-04
CHICAGO TRIBUNE's POLL.
The Republicans Claim Kansas and Put
Nebraska and Indiana Down In the
Doubtful List

Chicago, Oct. 1.-The Chicago Tri-
bune (republican) publishes reports
from q states analyzng the political
conditions in each. The states dis
cussed include all those in the west
and northwest and such eastern and
southern states as are claimed as
doubtful by either political party
No report is offered from Ohio. In
the republican column the Tribune
places Illinois, New York, Michigan,
Minnesota, Wisconsin, Kansas Iowa,
North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyom-
ing, Oregon and Washington The
democrats are conceded Kentucky,
Missouri, Colorado and Montana and
all the southern states except Mary
land. In the list of doubtful states
the Tribune places Indiana, Maryland,
Delaware, Nebraska, Utah and Idaho.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-04

On; the Santa Fo morning train
pickpockets got in their work. The
losses reported are; G. Kohler So
C. Biehler $l4; j. Morrison Sl2, |, N.
Eichelberger tickets, Jas. Nelson VIZ,
all of south Dickinson.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-04

formed band in band wagon drawn by
ten beautiful greys. There were
numerous decorated cages OF animals
with lady and gentlemen riders, be-
sides clowns and Shetland ponies.
Following the circus came Herman
Gardner, His Satanic Majesty King
OF Carnival and his imps, also in red,
on horses and donkeys decorated with
the National colors.
Next came the the Mrnival Krewe,
headed by H. G. Lightner, Turkish
horseman, consisting Of cowboys, In
dams, Mexican, German, and United
States Cevalrymen, also many clowns
and foolish boys on foot, whose antics
afforded a great deal Of amusement
for the large crowd. With the Krewe
weresuch we'll known personages as
Uncle Sam, astride bicycle, the yell
low Kid and the much sought after
"Lizzie."
A float taking off the Chinese Box
ers brought up the rear. This was
on large wagon and consisted OF
two Cinnamon represented by W. A.
Matteson and Frank Pennington who
we're engaged in prize fight, with
Bob Allen, a dandy niger as ref
cree while Henry Matteson with the
mammoth head of policeman made
q very dangerous looking officer.
Interested spectators at the fight
were Carl Smith as the ghost, Dave
Hill with the immense boar's head ,
Webb Thayer as the Dutch immigrant
and a number OF colored sports.
The decorations in the city we're
less interesting than. last year owing
to the fact that then unique effects
we're secured with corn in various
forms. The decorations this year
were numerous but consisted chiefly
Of bunting. The carnival colOrs,
green, orange and red. were the IA
vorites with flags and red, white and
blue everywhere. Nearly every store
had something to show the days
glory while scores Of houses were also
decorated. Some OF the more notice
able adornments we're the following:
J, NJ. Gleissner has unique de-
sign in carnival colors and American
shields, set off nicely by Japanese
lanterns.
S. Shearer's windows are In carni.
val colors, In one is the American
flag In corn with the staff in the ma
tional colors. A large star also Of
corn is another feature. This win
dow attracted much attention.
Edison has two very pretty windows
decorated with carnival bunting. In
one is representation Of an old
Dutch windmill that is very artistic
Sterl & Co. have their windows
decorated very artistically with car
nival bunting and paper rope.
One Of the most striking windows
In town is A. B. Rose & Co.'S where
carnival bunting and nine huge plate
glass mirrors make a very brilliant
picture. 1t is the iavorite place fol
the girls to admire themselves.
W. W. Davis has two beautiful
windows. One is 8 fountain Of shoel
In blue and white, while the other il
a lattice work In carnival colors.
The interior OF the postoffice Is dec
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-04

St. Joseph, Mo-, Sept. 20.-Victor
II. Olmstead, special agent OF the
census department at Washington, Is
in the city and yesterday began an
investigation Of alleged frauds in the
taking of the census in this city.
Figures turned in by the enumera-
tors show the population Of the city
to have considerably more than
doubled in the last decade. Ten
years ago the city had $1,000 souls
II is now estimated to have 100000.
The census returns show more than
the latter figures, but how much
more the special agent declines to
state. Many witnesses were secretly
examined yesterday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-04

Austin, Tex, Oct. 1.-The amount
Of money received by Geo. sayers for
the benefit OF the storm sufferers, up
to September 30, amounted TO s672..
476.29.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-04

The carnival closed with , night Of
fun. The iambeau club gave pa
rade and display of fireworks on
Broadway. A street dance was in
progress at Third and Broadway.
McDonald's circus, two merry-go-
rounds and other things kept the
crowd busy. The streets we're
thronged and horn-blowing, confetti
throwing, yelling, and all sorts of
hilarity continued until late hour.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-04

Favor captain. The team did excel
lently and the judges decision was
generally approved.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-04

Public school children Of Chicago
contributed $5,49O to the Galveston
food sufferers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-04

shelves and counters loaded down with New Goods
ready your inspection We CASH goods right
satisfied with small margins and will save you money your
1al bill if you will favor with call.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-04

trees OF the U. P. park. The dog be-
ing sent up fell and the balloon came
down near North Fourth street.
The afternoon ascension did not
take place until after dark but was
more successful.
Chapman people wore badges with
a picture Of stylish young lady and
the motto: "You will have to hurry
for Chapman has found Lizzie"
The ball game in the afternoon
was attended by large crowd. Fort
Riley played against Abilene but was
distanced at every point, the score
being 9 to 3 in Abilene's favor. Bat.
teries, Riley, Root and Rogers; Abb
lene, Bouldin and Brown.
The drill Of organizations was won
by Abilene lodge A. 0. U. w., j. b.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-04

C. W. Parker's two merry-go-rounds
were filled all day and everybody en-
loved the the rides. Charlie is turn
ing out mighty fine machines.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-04

at Srd and Cedar, Buckeye and End,
4th aud Broadway. On them were
given this program:

given this program:
9:Oo.9.3O- Hope band, stand No, |,
9:3o-lO;0G- Hope band, stand Noe.
lO:OO-lO:3-salina band, stand No. l.
1000 lO:@-Ablene band, stand No. 3.
-1l:Oo-Abiene band, stand No. /.
lO:3O-ll:OO-Salina band, stand No. 2.
1s.00-Union band concert, 70 pieces.
2;OO-Ladder act, North Broadway.
2;OO-Trapeze act, Second and Cedar.
2;OO-High diving dog, Second and Broad
way
2:l5-Lassoing act, Second and Broadway.
s"5-Jugglers, stand No.3
s:15-Doube contortionist, stand No. |.
2.3O-3:OO-Salina band, stand No.3
s:@-3:O0-Abilene band, stand No. ..
s:45-3:lS-Hope band, stand MOL.
3:l5-Jugglers, stand No, 2.
3:l5-Double contortonist, stand No. 3.
3:3O-Trapeze act, Third and Spruce,
3.@-Ball 4 tple at park, admission &c.
3:3O-4;0O-Salina band, stand No.. L.
i:OO-Trapeze act, second and Cedar.
4:OO-5:0O-Hope band, stand No, g.
4:3O-5:l5-salin band, stand No.a
1870 5:OO-Abilene band, stand No. 1.
4:45-Ladder act. North Broadway.
OO-7:3O-Salina band, stand No. /.
1:OO-1:3O-Abilene band, stand No. 2.
,:OO-,;3 band, stand No,3,
The vaudeville performances were
by artists who did good work.
The Hope people wore badges which
read "What's the Matter With Hopep'
OF course there was but one answer.
The funniest thing that that hap
pened occurred on Broadway. A
woman wearing spectacles and false
teeth tried to hit passing visitor
q return rubber ball and in the exer.
ton her teeth fell out
NJ The King Of the
% Carnival was prom
M inent in the parade
~R and he attracted
~X much attention. He
!: !. !: !: !: !: I: !: !: !"
4S rules the funny part
NVY of the show and
NF none seemed dis
INV posed to question
ANY his rights as an im'
Sx perialist, The best
-@ of fellowship was
typifed in his appearance and he was
easily the ruler OF the fun Of the oc-
casion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-04

McDonald's circus gave an excellent
performance in the big tent near the
U. P. freight house. The acts were
all applauded and the show was pro
nounced a good one. Another per-
Torrance is an evening attraction.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-04

typifed in his appearance and he was
easily the ruler OF the fun Of the oc-
casion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-04

The vaudeville and music were en-.
joyed by everybody. Three hand
somely decorated stands were built,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-04

The morning balloon ascension was
not a success. The wind blew the
balloon and the cloth was torn on the