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Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-15
MISPLACED SWEETNESS.
Mamma Suffered on Account of HeE
Sons LOScInahinE.

She was pouring at a tea that after.
noon, and she looked unusually be
witching. He was sitting ut her lef.
in bower of palms that almost con
cealed him. He was holding one of hel
hands under cover of the tableclOth:
while she tried to pour with the other.
She did not look at him as he talked
but he knew by her color and the little
quiver of the hand he was holding that
she heard everything he said.
Dearest" he murmured as she sent
one cup off without Il spoon and anoth-
er filed only with whipped cream,
dearest, If you don't mind my saying
all this to you, just drop spoon.
Couldn't you manage it,
\ clatter of silver Snd more color in
the girls face as. in STOPPING to pick
up the spoon, lie kissed her hand. Spur
red 10y this success, he went on, Dear
est, if-if you return it-that is, if you
love me, you know-just put three
Jumps of sugar into the next cup you
pOur-'y-e-s'-or. if you don't, two, to
spell no"
One. two. three! The tiny cup was
almost full, but in her haste to hide
her confession she covered the three
Jumps hastily with chocolate and cream
and sent them off.
He asked his mother, as they drove
home that night if she had enjoyed
herself.
Ugh. No" was her disgusted re-
ply. Such horrible stuff to drink as
they gave one. Why, my cup was half
full of sugarr"-M. s. Holbrook in
Smart Set.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-15
ANXIETY OVER A TOMcAT.
A Mystery which Was Explained by
n WaIr street Man.


It was in Broadway pharmacy. 4
reporter was waiting with others when
the druggist stepped to the telephone
and, after getting the number he called
for, said:
What is that tomcat doing:'
He listened with apparent excitement
and added:
How is spinach:'
After holding the receiver to his ear
for few moments he rang off and
started TO attend to his customers. He
seemed nervous. however, and finally
excused himself in the midst of filling
an order and called up the same num-
Der on the telephone again
Sell my tomcat at the market" he
said as soon as he had some one at the
other end.
Then he returned to his customer
with apparent ease Of mind. The re-
porter wondered what the druggist
meant by this strange conversation un-
til it was explained by a Wall street
speculatOr ''Tomcat," it seems. is 4
pet name among brokers for Tennessee
Coal and Iron stock. spinach is the
familiar name for Southern Pacific.
The druggist had evidently bought
''tomcat" low. and his excitement was
caused by his eagerress to take prof
it's
These are not the only stocks that
have pet names in ''the street" PeO-
pies Gas of Chicago is known as Post
office" and Brooklyn Rapid Transit is
known among many as Little Manhat-
tan" The names are not the same in
all brokers' offices. The jargon ena-
bles customers to give orders over the
telephone TO their brokers with Il cer-
tain amount of secrecy. The practice
is as old as 1.-The market."-New York
Mail and Express.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-15
Administrator Notice.

Estate of Emma SJvis. deceased
The undersigned having been appointed ad
rnjnistrstor OF the estate OF Emma SHyts, late
OF the county OF Rock Island state OF l--tSols'
deceased hereoy gives notice that he Will ap-
pear before the county court OF Rock
Island county. at the county court room in the
CITY OF Rock Island. at the January term on
the first Monday In January next ~ which
lime al persons having claims against said
esIate are notified and requested to attend. for
the purpoSss of having the same ad djusted-
Al persons indebted TO said estate are re-
Qaested 20 make Immediate payment 20 the
IGEoRGE r ROTH, Administrator.
JACKSON S HURST, Attorneys
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-15

ana what was going TO telegraph you
about as you came in was the purchas-
ing agency. We shall want 4 man to
buy the milk and soothing sirup and
see that they are pure. The salary
will be at least $4,000 per year, with
perQuisites thrown in. My dear man,
you trusted me. This is your reward.
Now, will you shake:"
Not by Il burned sight" shouted
Mr.. Shine as he bobbed around. None
of this sort of rot will stand me of on
my SO. Do you want me TO take it
out of your hide?"
And you can buy stock at par, my
dear fellow-stock that will be worth
80 inside of four weeks. l have ar
ranged for that. That stock will pay
you at least 100 per cent. Invest So,
600, and you have an income of $4,000
per year. That's what comes of trust
ing to the integrity of Major Crofoot.
Is il enough? If not, just say so, and
I'll add $1,000 from my salary as presi-
dent
Mr.. Shine deliberately removed his
coat and vest and flung them on a
chair.
"Or If you want to borrow $40 for a
uay or TWO YOU can nave II anu WcI-
come. III just step out and get it for
you.''
The major stepped, and Mr.. Shine re-
moved his collar, tie and cuffs. Then
he spat on his hands and limbered up
his arms and waited. He waited for
half an hour-two hours. Then he got
up and redresscd himself and kicked
over the chairs and desk and went ont.
The major had stood him off once
more. NJ. QUAD.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-15
His Limit.

I'm getting along" said Mr.. Cum
rox. I'm progressing slowly, but
surely"
In what:''
Culture. I've been travelling around
with Mrs. C and the girls until I'm
getting right refined. But there's one
thing 1 don't think I'll achieve. / don't
believe I'll ever be able TO go into an
antique store and tell the difference
between bric-a-brac and junk."-Wash-
inEtOn Star.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-15
Toll.

II you want knowledge, you must toll
for il; if food, you must toll for il. and
if pleasure you must toll for il. Toll is
the law. Pleasure comes through toll
and not by self indulgence and indo-
lence. When a man gets to love work,
his life is happy one.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-15
THE GRAND SCHEMER
HE UNFOLCS A PLAN WITH MILLIONS
M TO 4 CREDITOR.
Major CrofOOt Doesn't Succeed In
Convincing His wrnthy and Skep-
ticaI Visitor. but Does Manage to
stand HIr, on Once Again.

Copyright. 1900. by c Z. Lewis.l
As the man turned into the doorway
leading up 10 Major CrOfOot's office he
had Il look of determination on his face.
As lie ascended the well worn stairs
his tread showed aggressiveness. AS
he banged the majors door open and
entered he had the air of a creditor
who'd get his money or carry away his
pound Of flesh. The major was in He
sat at his desk smoking a very short
stub Of cigar, but as the door opened
he whirled with n bland smile on his
face. and. rising. with both hands held
out. he exclaimed:
We'll, now. but this is truly a coin
cideDee-a coincidence, Come right i'll,
my dear fellOw-come right iu,'
oh, I'll come in fast enough" an
swered the caller as he suited the ac-
tion to the words and came TO a halt
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-15
Harde.t Task of the Day.

Harduppe-I always do my hardest
work before breakfast.
Borrowell-What's that:
Harduppe-Getung it.-Philadelphia
Record.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-15

Great Scott, and the bank has gone
up for 100000! For how much are
the directors responsible?'
Only for the failure" - Denver
News
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-15

"OnDortune" once signifed nothing
more tlan Ito be at the harbor." An
opportune ship was a ship which had
come 10 port-
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-15

Rassia in Europe has forest area OF
about 10000, 600 acres. One-third OF
the country indeed is forest
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-15
NJ. 7. FREES
Photo Studio.

We have, without any doubt, the largest
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Magnifed Watch Charms. Any of the
above would make an appropriate Xmas
Gift to your Baby, Wife or Sweetheart.
The only Photo Button Manufacturer
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We also make a specially of Photog
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Photography is Miniatures and oval panels
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Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-15
TRAIHz.

s.. L. SpriLgneld. Peoria.
Bur. Quiz. via Monmouth
Chicago, terdnR Clinton s
Dubuque.
Psor!8, BeardstOWn, Bur
I!ngLOn, Denver and west
b.. Paul & Minneapolis. 900.
Sterling, Clinton & Dubuque
So. L., Rsns C., Denver &
Pac. coast via GalesburR
anau, .naU-
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-15

Arrival departure. +Dsny, except Sun
ephone IGg2.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-12-15
THE TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

S=~ CHICAGO. ROCK ISLAND s.
t@ey ~ Pacl DC Railway - Tickets
tIiit1ftjEiIS can be purchased or baggage
&IkTfSt1 checked al r. & P TEentfes sh
ss4ll1Iiikt1e street depot, or c., r I P
depot, corner Fifth avenue and
Tnirty-hrst street Frank Il PiummeI, Agent
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-04-24
HOW HOPPER STRUCK LONDON.

De Wolf Hopper is back from Lon
don and will appear at the Ncadcnv
Of Music. Wednesday. MAY End, III
Sousl and klcin's The Charlatan,
With his entire London east. Hopper
went abroad to stay six weeks; but
he remained nine months. This IS
rather stronC evidence of the extent
Of the comedians success. The Enc
lish were a little slow to grasp Hop
per'S peculiar style Of fun. much as
they enjoyed his fine voice. But =
complete appreciation II the come
dian soon followed. The English
comedian and the American are not
at all alike; they are as much unlike
as a hore and an OK. When YOU are
accustomed to the OK tie horse may
seem odd and unsuited. 1t is curious
to compare the first and subsequent
opinions Of Hopper in some of the p:
pers. The Photograph" critic sai1.
for example, after seeing Hopper for
a second time: THE fir,.t time | saw
De Wolf Hopper thought him as un.
funny as a doctors bill; the second
time allowed that he wasn't really
more deadly than a comic paper, now
/ make bold 10 subscribe myself
amongst his convertS.' If was Hop
per's speeches. however, that TOOK
from the very start. icy applauded
his fine singing. ther ro&red with hi
arious applause over h-i speech, and
finally accepted him rs the drolleSt
individual seen on the London STAGE
for a decade. The thoroughbred had
eclipsed the bovine comedian.
Theatre-gOers Of this city will be
Keen to see the little girl, Jessie Ma
kay. who made such a fine impression
in London. SO many glowing encomi-
ums were poured upon the tead OF
this we wisp of a co1redienne thar
much is expected from her. \ sample
of the sort Of praise melted out to tn :
little American girl is the following
from the London Globe: There is
one good thing that De Nolf Hopper
has brought US besides himself, and
that is the American girl. The intel
~lioence and viyacity of the 'Charlatan'
chorus is enormous; but Hopper has
a further trulnp in addition to thnt
advantage. in the person OF the smart
est. ~sprightliest, daintiest 'sOubrette
| have ever seen. This little girl.
Jessie Mackay. is as bright and crisp
as the new morn snow, so to say.
light and clean as the fOamy surf that
the wind sewers from the broker wave
-twinkling as the mornings tremui-
Gus gems Of balmy dew: swift as the
flash of a clear blade in the sun. AMI
has chances that shoot and illumin-
| ate like the sudden CLEANS that glow
through autumn clouds. There is not
a touch Of 'winky' c%oarSeness or yul-
oarity about her. She trips through
her part with the serenity and
etherealness OF a little smiling sun.
In short. Jessie Mackay IS an artist
The reserve seat sale VIII commence
on Wednesday morning at $50, april
18th, at Bobbitt-Wynne's Drug store.
Remember the date and 90 early. Our
Of town people may seEd their or
ders for seats to the management c.
the Academy of Music. who will
promptly fill same after opening sale
of seats.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-04-24

about 1916. | reproduce n part Of m
article taken from the Christian
Waterman and written by Dr. Fish
back. of Lexington, ky.
Mr.. Editor: The following cir
cumstance which occurred IN the State
of Virginia. relative Ia jefferson.
MAS detailed Ia me nv Elder Nndrrw
Trihble about siN years ago.
Andrew Tribble was tho pastor of a
small Baptist Church which held its
monthly meetings at a short distance
from MIR. .lrffer>ou's house, eight ar
ten years before. The American I:eyo-
tuition. Mr.. jefferson attended the
meeting Of the church FOR several
months iii succession, and after one of
them asked Elder Tribblc IN 20
home and dine With him. With which
he complied.
Mir. Tribble asked Mr.. jefferson how
he was pleased with their church gov
Mir. jefferson replied that
ii had struck him with great force,
and had Interested him much; that
he considered il the only form OF
pure democracy that then existed in
tire world. and had concluded Aat IL
would be the best plan Of govern
mcnt for the american colonies. This
was several wears before the Declara-
Aiofi ~ ff'aN - 800 - f'F'' =
Church Polity. p. 80.
Nav -. 1>u6. the thowan baptist
Association Of North Carolina sent Ia
President jefferson a long letter
abounding in expressions OF gratitude,
affection and confidence. The sigma
lures Of ltmnel Eurkitt. clerk, and
George Outlaw. moderator We're APP
pended To il.
jefferson replied June -, lsOG.
Among other things he said:
The happiness which our country
ENJOYS in the pursuits of peace and
industry ought To rndear that cause
to ali it's citizens and Ia kindle their
hearts with gratitude 10 the Being
under whose providence these bless
ingS are held. We owe TO him special
thanks for the right we enjoy Ia wor-
ship him, every IN in his OWN way.
BE 50 kind as to present my thanks
to the churches of Your association.
and assure them of my prayers for the
continuance of every blessing TO them
now and hereafter; and accept Your
self my s%alutations and assurances
Of great respect and consideration.
9TH. JEFFERSON.
MIR. George Outlaw
/ repeat. when | read these express
sionS indicating belief in God. graf
itnde TO him, trust in his providence,
and looking up to him in solemn
PRAYER. and when / see the strong
bond OF abiding confidence and affec-
ton uniting this great man and his
Baptist fellow-citizens. the conduct OF
our Baptist forefathers was unac-
countably strange. Yea, the conduct
of Thomas Jefferson was equally
strange. il indeed he was n monster,
displaying contempt for all churches.
and speaking disrespectfulIy Of the
ministry in general. Really. it's the
biggest puzzle I've ever seen.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-04-24
JEFFERSON A MONSTER.
By JOHN T. ABORTION, in N. C. Baptist.


Dr. kilco - said Ia have stated tina
jefferson WAS a monster. y leading
editor Of the State says that jefferson
"~di~played contempt for aIl churches
and spoke disrc~pecrfully Of the min
i>trp in general"
These are strong Statemens. They
may he true. If tins language htlN
describes him aS he was from lIo to
his death. the nigh esteem In which
he was held by the BaptlStS of Nir-
ginia and North tarohna. aud their
confidence in. and demeanor towards.
him We're and are unaccountably
strange.
lie, along with Patrick Henry and
James Madison. stood shoulder 10
shoulder with the RaptI>1> OF Nlr"lhla
III their persistent warfare against
the union OF church and state in The
old Dominion.
The first law passed by the General
Assembly of Virginia eNempting dis
sentine societies from compulsory
supper OF the Episcopal clergy was
prepared partly by jefferson. and
passed during October. l..6. accord
ing To the testimony Of >emple and
benedict. This was accomplished in
spite Of a trong memorial of the
Episcopal clergy, and Il petition from
the M~ethodistS praying that he
church of England. as il ever hath
been. may continue To be the eStab-
IlShed church.
Later an effort was made 10 pass
the General Assessment Bill for the
support of the Episcopal ministry.
Virginia Baptists demonstrated and
petitioned against the bill. ~ me
mortal and remonstrance drawn up
by James Madison. n petitions from
the Baptists of every part of Virginia
against the Assessment Bill put an
end to compulsory support of religion
IN me stare:
pom JeferSoh retirement from
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-04-24
THE DEWEY BOOM.

ner TO run and bolted the Chicago plat
form, l will apologize to Dewey for this
letter, and if Republicans Of any note
are urging him, | challenge the publica-
ZION Of the names and if ten per cent Of
them Will pledge themselves publicly
10 support him for nomination at stne
Philadelphia convention. J Will apollo
giZe. / do not question, for a moment
hut that Dewey is flooded with these kind
Of letters. but these anxious soi.r.t6,i
DO not announce him themselves over
their own signatures, but have got the
Grand Old Man to commit the folly OF
being the first man in the history OF the
United States to make a personal an
nOuncement as candidate for President
before his friends even 81 e the Common
announcement that the many friends OF
the admiral had announced him. Let no
Democrat be led into the idea that simply
because he is loved as a soldier ard a
war hero and sunk the ships of a defnnct
nation. that he can defeat Mckinley
easier than Bryan. Every reading man,
woman and child in America knows what
BRYAN stands for. and has seen him ac-
cCmIlish the WORK o. ron,lG i million
more votes for Democracy than any other
man that ever lead the party. Never in
the history OF America was the Republic
can party So firmly intrenched behind the
money power. as now. Never in the his
tory Of the weird has the amount OF
money been raised in any kind Of a cafl~
pafgn. as viii be raised by the Pepubli-
can parts, to win this time. and TO help
raise his money they have already added
ten Per cent to every dollar of National
Bank currency in the United States. by
what they call a. currency reform bill.
Gratis last time by giving them Lyman
Gage for Secretary Of the Treasury.
Thev have rewarded them this time IL
advance by giving iull face issue on bonds
held by the banks, and fastening an mag
mary gCld standard on the people. Ihei1
only hope to maintain il is TO defeat the
nomination Of Bryan. and their only hope
10 dc this is to slaughter Dewey by hav-
in~ him sacrifice The highest place il
the hearts of the people. Dewey ha"
come too late. and broke his charm Al
the first fire Of the gun. The handwrit-
ing is on the wall. Mckinley has read it
and Bryan is the leader of the hosts thai
will wipe out the disgrace TO which the
constitution has been subjected hy the
hosts of BelShaZer. deSecrating the sacred
vessels. that mean liberty and justice tt
American citizenship, wherever Old Glor,
unfolGs its sillzen folds. and takes a PEG
pie under the sheltering care of the wing!
Of the eagle bird OF liberty.
S. 4. JONES.
NN-,,nn,-la NJ -
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-04-24

noo - e.. ron,~ir-tono &c
aIanaaa n.tn+nma
When lie b0ught the Dispatch it had a cir
c~ulalion Of something like $50 or 200. He
has increased its circulation 10 nearly a.
Geo. MI. Warner has been chairman Of
the Democratic executive committee OF
his county since 1897 and held that posi-
ton in 1858 when his county was redeem
ed from 9G0 Republican to 500 Democratic.
Mr.. Warner was at one time a member of
State Democratic Executive Committee.
He is a Mason. a knight Of Pythias, and
member Of the Junior order Of American
Mechanics. He does not belong to any
church, but attends the Presbyterian
church. He IS highly esteemed by his
brother editors has twice been a delegate
to the National Editorial Association, and
is a member Of its executive committee.
t3e is unmarried.
MIR. Warner deserves more credit than
any young man in North Carolina said
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-04-24
AT THE CAPITOL.

| am in my seventy-third year. and
for fifty years | have been q great suf-
ferer from Indigestion, constipation and
biliouSneSs. | have tried all the RENE
dies advertised for these diseases, and
got no permanent relief. About one
year ago, the disease assuming IL more
severe and dangerous form, | became
very weak, and lost flesh rapidly. L
commenced using DR.. Mozley's Lemon
Elixir. | gained twelve pounds in three
months. My strength and health, my
appetite and my digestion were perfect
~ restored, and now | feel as young
and vigorous as | ever did in my life.
L.. j. ALLDRED,
Door-keeper Ga. State Senate.
State Capitol. Atlanta. Ga.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-04-24
DR.. HENRY BRaESoE WARNER.
Democratic Nominee Fer Commissioner of
Labor and Printing.

Mr. Henry Rranson Warner, Of David
son. was born on APRIL 18th, 1870, and
received MS nomination On April 18th.
1900, as Q birthday present. MIR. Warner
born on a farm and enjoyed no ed
Vocational advantages except those offered
il the public schools Of hts neighborhood.
lie worked on the farm and attended
short term country schools. until he was
nearly grown when he became an agent
q Pomona Hill Nurseries and travelled
eXtensiyeiy in that interest throughout
Western North Carolina. During Cleve-
land last administration Mr.. Warner
held a position in the revenue service,
but resigned on May 18th. 1856, 10 become
editor OF the Lexington Dispatch which
he has edited with conspicuous success.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-04-24
LUTHER'S IDEA OF A MINISTER.

/. He should be able to teach plainly
and in order.
2. He should have a good head.
3. Good power OF language.
4. A good voice.
D. A good memory
6. He should know when to stop.
Z. He should be sure of what he means
to say.
s. Be ready to stake body and soul,
goods and reputation, on its truth.
9. He should study diligently.
10. Should suffer himself to be vexed
and criticized by everyone.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-04-24
SHAVING A DEAD NAN
CNew Orleans Times-Democrat.)

So 49,
CNew Orleans Times-Democrat.)
4 have just finished shaving a dead
man" said a local artist. 'The job oc-
cupied me about a week and'-"Good
heavens?' calculated a Mortified friend,
what d'ye mean?" '.Don't be alarmed"
replied the artist calmly. "The operation
was net as repulsive as you may imagine.
IN fact. | performed it with a brush. You
see, a certain family Of my acquaintance
have a large painting Of the head OF the
house., who departed from this vale OF
tears some time in the early eighties.
At the time the portrait was made he
wore a full beard, which was contrary TO
his usual custom, and the family, who re-
membered him best with a smooth face,
have been anxious ever since to get OIL
the whiskers. I was engaged to shave
the portrait, and hard times and ap-
preaching rent day persuaded me to ac-
cept the commission, which, needless to
say. was highly ~antipathetic to my ar
tistic instincts.
4 had to depend entirely on the recol-
lection Of the family for my data, and |
found, to my alarm, that each member
had retained a different impression OF
the old gentleman'S chm. one clalLneu
it was double and another insisted that 1t
was sharp and clean cut; a daughter de-
scribed it as square and determined,
and the widow assured me privately that
it was shaped like the PROV OF an armor-
ed cruiser. Altogether. found myself III
a deuce of a fix. It was no trouble 10
take Off the whiskers; I did that in three
fell swoops; but when | blocked out the
tow ov,o,;1,or{oIIr- oo1 called in the
crowd for, suggestions, there was a grand
chorus Of protest. Strange to say, |
pleased nobody, and have been correct
ing, amending, remodeling and dong II
all over again ever since. One point OF
dispute was the location of a Wart, when
half the family said was on the lett ana
half on the right. | finally effected a com
promise by painting in two warts, one on
each side. l got my fee all right, but De
fore l take another tonsorial job III 60
to driving a trolley car
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-04-24
MOZlEY'S NJ ELIXIR.
A Pleasant Lemon Tonic.

For biliousness, constipation and ap-
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For indigestion, sick and nervous head
ache.
For sleeptessness, nervousness and
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For fever. chills, debility and kidney
diseases. take Lemon Elixir.
Ladies, for natural and thorough or
ganic regulation, take Lemon Elixir.
DR.. Mozley's Lemon EliXir is prepared
from the fresh juice Of lemon, combined
with other vegetable liver tonics and viii
not fail you III any Of the above named
diseases. 5Oc. and $1.0O bottles at
druggists.
Prepared only by DR.. Ii. Motley, At
lanta, Ga.