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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-18
Expects Us to Fight the Matter.

The addition to the duty will, it is
thought, prove practically prohibitory.
The action taken means that the Rus
sian government will not concern it.
self with a test case nor await the is
sue of such a case. However, there
is a .nexpectation that the American
importers of Russian sugar will make
tn eight in their own interests. Some
cargoes of Russian sugar are now
afioat and ON the way TO the United
States. where at least one is due to
arrive in the next ten days. 1t is not
doubted that the consignees in the
United States will, rather than pay the
countervailing duty, which would
make it impossible to compete with
other sugar, make up test case. II
the issue favors the Russian side, then
the obnoxious decree will be amended,
though 1t is not denied that the Rus
sian government feels offended
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-18
Precipitates q Grnve Crisis.

Count Cassini, the Russian. ambas-
sador. Saturday afternoon received.
cabIegram from the Russian foreign
Office CONFIRMING the report of the is
sue of the decree imposing increased
duties, and took steps TO inform the
state department accordingly. 1t is
realized that a grave crisis has been
reached in the trade relations between
-the United States and Russia. The
immediate effect of the Russian de-
cree. when it becomes operative on
March 1, will be to increase the duties
on American machinery, steel and iron
goods. which now enjoy two separate
reductions. 80 per cent. being taken
off from the general and 20 per cent.
from the conventional duties. Roughly
stated the United States is said to have
exported goods of this description TO
Russia last year to the amount or
about $40 600 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-18
TRAINS,

Clinton, Sterling. Chicago 715 ami 6:s5 ON
Clinton, Chicago, Omaha,
Denver, Rockford, James
Vile, Madison -. ........ l:5O an
Clinton, Omaha Cedar
Rapids, AnamOsa <IO:55 am
Clinton, Omaha, Sioux City,
Utah and Pacific Coast. 7:I5 pm ESQ am
Clinton, Sterling, Dixon,
Chicago,
AnamOsa. 1910 PM
Clinton Chicago, James
vile, Madison, Rockford. 1910 nm
Clinton, Denver, Omaha,
oeda- Rapids ............. s:45 pm
Trains marked daily. All others daily ex-
cspt Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-18
RUSSIAN RESENTMENT
Looks just Now Like 1t Would
Precipitate Tariff Mar with
Uncle Sam.
NICHOLAS TAKES Us OFF THE LIST
OF Those Who Get Easily Through His
Custom Houses-Extra Session
of Congress.

Washington, Feb. 1S.-That a tariff
war is probable between this country
over the sugar bounty-which Russia
says. is not bOunty-paid by the
cars government to Russian export
ers of sugar, is confirmed by the action
taken by the Russian finance minis
ter. De White, last week. A cable
from st. Petersburg says: ''The
finance minister. NJ. De White, has
proved his ability to hit quick and
hard. He was evidently prepared for
reprisals before Secretary Gage took
final action for he sent to the senate
Wednesday for publication an ordi-
pance levying 80 per cent. increased
duty on the most important American
imports into Russia. The ordnance was
published Saturday in the Official Mes
senger. and becomes effective March
1. This action is greatly regretted in
American circles, where much harm is
anticipated therefrom.
Would Have Had De White Wait.
"Well-informed Americans do not
believe the supreme court will sustain
the claim that Russia pays sugar
bounty. directly or indirectly. and re-
gard the action taken as hasty, though
not unexpected by those knowing how
De Wette felt on the matter 1t is
believed that little harm would have
resulted to Russian interests if the
action of the court had been awaited.
The German press naturally has taken
the role of Tertium Gaudens, believing
the measure viii transfer American
commerce to Germany. The ordi-
nance requires that the articles af-
fected be accompanied, upon importa-
ton. by a certificate of origin. The
ordinance affects all sorts of iron and
steel goods. from unworked iron cast
ings to sewing machines. Locomo-
biles with complicated threshers at
tached and steam plows and fire en-
gines are excepted
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-19
LIES nut n nav.

We hear it often said that life is
but a day. II is said TO express the
shortness of our stay upon earth Ii
is said, for the most part. sorrowful-
". Let us revere II and say. with
more striking truth. that each day is
life. fresh with reinstated power.
setting out on lis allotted labor and
limited path. Its morning resem-
bles a whole youth. Its eventide l.
SOLDERING into age. II is rounded a.
either end by a sleep-unconscious-
ness at the outset and oblivion at the
close. We are born anew every time
that the sun rises and lights up the
world for man to do his part in it.
One thing at least may be shown OF
each day, as il dawns and darkens;
il is that everyone. short as il may
be. embodies the fullness Of the past
and indicates what is long after
wards TO come.-Detroit Free Press
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-19
DREW TWO BLANKS.
Invitation Reached the Wrong &C
W." Bat He Had Tact and
Ii saved Him.

Because the notification wagon rat,
tied up to the door just as most of the
guests of the evening had assembled.
and carried the host off to watch his
place of business burn, one fine-look-
ing young man in the company kept
himself as much out OF the way as
possible, his countenanee showing
that he was both bored and embar-
raised, says the Detroit Free Press.
This look attracted attention, but the
hostess herself was at a loss and has
tened TO inform herself.
This is Mr.. -?" as she extended
her hand
Blank | want TO thank you for
your kind invitation. | knew that our
fathers were acquainted, but ! have
been away from Detroit since | was
q youngster Il was very kind"
you mean that your father and
my husband are acquainted but she
looked 50 pleased that he knew his
pretended mistake had scored. ~
can't quite understand it. What are
your initials, please?"
U. w. Not George Washington.
but George Worthington. for see
there is mistake somewhere"
"A very pleasant one, however. To
be frank with you, our eldest daugh-
ter is engaged to a g. W. Blank He
is not here. and she is inconsolable.
Now you see il ALL"
How awkward. Your daughter and
I are the chief sufferers, I imagine.
for it will be an easy thing TO set mat
tiers right with my namesake whom
I shall hunt up and congratulate. or
course, ! couldn't make my peace with !
the disappointed one in her present |
frame Of mind, but I've seen a very
charming girl here whose looks tell |
me she, too, is your daughter Pos
sibly ! could enlist her as a peace
maker"
All Of this was accomplished with
! musical voice, a deferential manner
and one Of those smiles that women
20 down before. He was introduced.
he little god with a quiver made
special case Of 1t. and II is settled tha
both Of the sisters will be Mrs. G. W.
Flank
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-19
FEMININE FASHIONS.
Dainty sbirtwaist suits and ARR
Articles OF Apparel for
Warm Weather.

strikingiy pretty costume Of white
taffeta seen the Other day was trimmed
with upright lines Of black velvet rib.
bon on both skirt and waist. Elbow
sleeves were worn with this gown, with
two narrow bands Of velvet ending in
little bows just above the short seal
loped fiounee. The eirdle was white.
and lace collar and tucked stock and
vest completed the toilet, says the
New York Tribune.
A dainty shirtwaist suit of black and
white striped lawn worn By a young
woman was most attractively set of
by stitched red satin belt and a white
stock and tie. edged with red of the
same color as the belt.
The long. low back combs worn in
the hair show best when selected With
special reference TO the color Of the
hair. Blondes usually prefer the
lighter she'll. inset with row Of tur-
quoises, While the rhinestones on dark
shell are more effective against dark
hair
Bathing suits of black silk, prefer
ably tatfeta or satin, are considered
becoming by many women. They re-
tain their shape and are less draggy
when one leaves the water, and besides
this dry easily
Mohair in gray or tan is much chosen
for summer travelling suits. a simple |
round skirt. with trimmings OF white |
or self-color, is usually worn. The |
suit may have blouse bodice or a
semi-fitiing jacket, opening in front
over a chemisette.
White lace hose form one Of the
striking novelties Of the summer
Sometimes a touch Of color in a clock
or an embroidered flower IS preferred
10 plain white
Il is said that lace mits are again
coming 10 the fore with the advent Of
he short sleeve and low neck. They
ire found in both wrist and elbow
engths.
Fine gold frogs finished on each end
With small metal ornaments in the
hape of fruit or berries formed the
fastening Of some new waists
cen recently in Paris. They We're
eally secured by small hooks and eyes,
ewed on the lining
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-19

DO you believe in the study Of til,
lead languages
Il used TO be devoted to the class
ics,' answered the thoughtful look
ing man. but / have lately begun
to wonder whether it wasn't a mis-
take 10 spend so much time on Latin
and Greek, instead OF studying slang
so that We may be able TO clearly IN.
aerstand the conversation of cur
tontemporaneous fellow man
Washington Star.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-19

Mann cement.

Don't you think you lose patience
with your husband on rather slight
provocation?" said the near relative.
Il have TO provoke him sometimes
was the placid answer, so that he
will lose his temper and then give
me anything ! want so as to atone
for the way he has acted. Wash
ington Star.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-19
Mhnt AiIed Hendrr

Briggs-Hendry was rebuling me
for being enyious Of people who arr
better than myself. He says that T.
one sin that cannot be laid at his
door.
Griggs-No; Hendry doesn't believe
there is anybody better than he is Of
that anybody possibly could be.-Bos-
ton Transcript.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-19

Yes" said the Youngsters mother
"Mr. Bliggins insists that our boy &
going to grow up to be a wonderfully
intellectual aBd estimable man
THAT is only a natural parenta
pride"
Perhaps. ] am not quite sure
whether il is parental pride or beliefin
Observation-Disclosures Star.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-19

voter-May / ask whether your Wis.
II home at this time has any politica
significance?
Statesman-Young man, let me frs
ask you whether your numerous Wis
its to my daughter in my absence
have any sentimental significance
Chicago Record Herald.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-19

To bake rice. add a cupful OF milk
and two well-beaten eggs to two cup
fuls Of cold boiled rice: beat gently
with a fork to free from all Jumps,
season with salt and pepper. and. if
liked. dash Of nutmeg: turn into a
buttered dish and bake 20 minutes in
a moderate oven. This is 3 good
luncheon dish or dinner vegetable
served with boiled mutton OF chicken.
Good Iiferaturs.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-19
pisinterested Aarfce.

Amateur Farmer-Mr. Green. Their,
seems to be something serious the
matter with the horse ! bought Of yot
Yesterday. lie coughs and wheeze.
1islressingiy, and / think, perhaps, ht
IS windbroken. What would you ad.
wise me TO do?
Horse Dealer (promptly)-sell him
as quickly as you can, jes' ike l did
Tit-Bits.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-19
ReIectea Mann.crIrts.

81 received a lot of rejected m,nu.
scripts to-day" said Titmarsh to q
friend.
did you? I had no idea you had
an ambition to shine as an author"
Not exactly that. You see, ny
girl and | quarreled, and she returned
all my letters. "-Tit-Bits
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-19

Laura hear Lulu tainted Will
shopping the other day.
Lillie-Yes; tainted right on thu
street.
What in the world did they do?"
Carried her into a store"
Threw water on her, ! suppose"
NO; il wasn't necessary; ii was Z
millinery store they happened to car
~ her into. '-Yonkers Statesman.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-19
Another Worm Turns.

"And I want you TO remember, men,
said the distinguished visitor who va.
addressing the crowd, that there
plenty Of room at the top.
That won't do me no good" spok,
up shock-headed man in the audi.
Fnee What ! want is plenty Of room
here at the bottom! "-Chicago Trib.
une
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-19
GoId-Bricked.

"Your hair Is rarest gold" he cried,
you are the maid I've picked;
But after she became his bride
He found he'd been gold-bricked.
-Baltlmore American.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-19

The Bachelor was at a dinner
once at which there were Il AZ table.
She-Did anything happen?
The Baehelor-Nes; two Of them
were married within a year.-puck.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-19

did little Jim enjoy that children's
party?"
Il guess so. He wasn't hungry un-
til the next afternoon at four
o'clock. Puck
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-19

Il wonder if there really IS any
honor among thieves"
Certainly not. Thieves are just
as bad as other people. Philadel-
phia Press,
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-19

Ida wonder who first started thar
phrase, .'the pink Of perfection 2"
May-Prohably some vender VII
sold circus emonade.-Chicag Daily
News.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-19

Il see l must be more severe With
you, Alfred. II you get home again s.
late In dismiss the cook and begin
doing the cooking again myself,"-
Fliegende Blaetter.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-19

Ia and nutrition. IL is a nerve
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2 new blood and new life.
&den Medical Discovery contains
4 ohol and il is absolutely free from
cocaine and all other narcotics
! true temperance medicine.
sister tof Arlington. Washington Co.
4 was taken very sick aud had several
writes Mrs. C. L. Harrison. Of Eik CITY
4 Co Nebr They could not do her any
. N told my mother they would not come
ne as - doctor could help her that she
4 =. Eei we'll She had wasting III the
q Z afgaus Ny mother said 10 nv sister.
almost know that Dr. Pierces medi.
! cure her 50 she bought six bottles
Golden Medical Discovery three Of
Be- Prescription. and some Of the Pei.
- n0w my sister u a well woman
hank you for your medicine
Il pierce's Common Sense Medical
b., in paper covers, is sent free on
b Of u one-cent stamps 10 pay
81 mailing osy. Address DR..
Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-09-19


y ! hoodoo. and it's good ridaance Of
his petted Woolly Wisp.'
The removing Of the S7oo.ooo.ooo
North Of silver and gold from the
bsart Of Mt. Davidson necessitatea a
- amount Of excavation. To
mar the whole mountain is honey
.ombed is a plain statement Of truth.
, force Of men picking in a tortuous
drift heard a muffied ba-a. ba-a. They
stonned work; caught the sound again
and with a few strokes of picks broke
through into an old shaft. Rather an
Notwithstanding sheep met thelr
surprised gaze. One of his horns mao
hesn broken off; he appeared slightly
they recognized in him ! ne
mysteriously disappeared NooAy
Wisp. -.
poor Woolly! You're sorry slsn''
hut we are right glad to see you
agsip- said Slimps, he who first AIS
covered this will o. wisp.
II didn't take long to get the sheeP
M If his underground prison. nor d'a
i consume much time for him 70 re-
gain his normal sprightliness.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-01-25
A New Industry,

American capital and American farm
ing is likely to embark soon upon a
new industry; that of macaroni wheat
growing and manufacture. For some
time the Department Of Agriculture
has been making experiments with
macaroni wheat in different wheat
growing sections of the country and
these experiments have shown that the
crop is a success in number of states.
The kind of wheat used in the manu-
facture of macaroni is very hard, and
is unfit for use in making bread -four.
Mr.. Jared G. Smith, chief Of the divis-
ion of seed and plant introduction of
the department, who has had the mat
ter in hand said: I'VE have good rsa-
son to believe that American macaroni
will result from these importations
the department has made of Russian
macaron seed wheat The wheat will
grow we'll here-it has done especially
we'll in the Dakotas-and there is no
reason why factories should not be es-
tablished to convert it into macaroni
/ think something of the kind will oc-
cur, probably in ST. Paul or Minneapo-
lis. 1t would certainly be profitable
manufacturing undertaking and the
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-01-25
Native African Printers,


The Catholic fathers have flourish
ing mission on the west shore of Lake
Tanganyika, at a place where the for
est comes nearly down to the waters
edge. This place has been known for
fifteen years on the maps as Mpala and
much has been written about it as
station where the Catholic missionar-
les have been trying to introduce CIV
ilization in most practical manner.
Here in the depths Of central Africa
they have been teaching the natives
how to make brick and lumber, how to
improve the quality of the ircn they
dig from their hills, how to make bet
ter implements from this useful metal.
and the best methods of tilling their
crops. A great many natives have
come from far around to enter the
schools at Mpala. A year ago the ma
tives who had been taught to set type
in the printing Office made their first
book. A few copies of it have reached
Europe and attracted considerable at
tentlon. The little book is geo.
graphy. 1t tells in the native Ian
guage, and in the simplest manner
something about the world. 1t gives
the most interesting facts about the
geography and peoples of some of the
great nations. There are only fifty
six pages in it, but they contain
great deal of information without being
crowded with so much detail as to
make the story hard to read.
Father G. Van Acker wrote the little
volume, superintendent the typesettine
and printing, and made the map
which adorns the work. The natives
under his tuition attended to every
mechanical detail, from typesetting ia
binding The book is an excellent
specimen of Typography, considering
that 1t is the first effort Of the black
printers who made it; and it furnishes
conclusive evidence that progress is
making in the heart of central Africa
New York Sun.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-01-25
Mx,*5:'S Ael,9aH
NJ ~ 80 -
A Responsible Person.

A Responsible Person.
There was trouble in the Office Of the
old P. D. G. @.
When the news came in that No. had
smashed with No. 2.
And distributed calamity for half a
mile around
Till it was impossible to see the color
Of the ground,
And the Chairman Of Executives said
to the President:
1T strikes me that you can't run a
railroad worth a copper cent?"
Whereupon the General Manager was
called upon the floor
And informed that he was careless in
the case Of 2 and a;
And the General Manager remarked:
81 very plainly see
That the General Superintendent needs
red hot roast from me-"
Which the same induced the General
Superintendent to call in
The Division Superintendent, whom he
criticised like sin,
And who StralghtWay mad the master
of the road report to him
For roasting then and there admins
tered with dash and vim.
Said the master Of the road: THE Sec
ton foreman is the chap
Who has caused this great disaster,
and I'll knock him out a rap"
So he called the section foreman, and
he said: You careless cuss
Your remarkable stupidity has made
scapegoats Of us"
Which the section foreman took as
quite personal affront
And resolved right then and there to
do a criticlsing stunt
On his own hook, so he called the man
who greases up the track,
And he said: 1T seems to me you
ought to find friendly crack
And crawl into it and pull your car
cass after you, you chump,
For neglect of duty on your part has
got us on the jump!
If you'd creased your tracks this ac-
cldent would never nave &c
cured
You Just go and draw your salary,
without another word!'
So the greaser took the order for his
cash and drew his roll,
And remarked with much emphatic
language: well, upon my soul,
Dis roads de cheapest lot O. guys dat
| has ever saw,
An dis ting O. takin' blame FIR udders
rankles in me craw;
wy, de Chairman O. de board spen's
all de money in de Eas',
An by gosh, | can't be greasin wen
/ amt got any grease!"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-01-25

The face is, without doubt, an index
to the heart, therefore, If you wish
to look always young and charming
be as happy as you can. Dress as well
as your means will allow, dress be-
aamingly and dress modestly; give
every attention to your Undertaking
Always wear nice petticoats, so
that when you raise your skirts your
appearance may be dainty.
Wear good fitting corsets; they
need not be expensive ones, and they
should be removed as often as neces-
sary. Never wear soiled corsets, and
it seldom, if ever, pays to clean them;
better purchase another pair, or bet
ter still, have three pairs constantly
on hand. to be worn on alternate days
and all of them will be found to wear
better to keep clean longer and to be
more healthful. Never lace a corset
too tightly, as this will push the hesh
where 1t should not be, and cause the
wearer's hands, face or nose to be-
come red and swollen. For slight
woman corsets of medium length In
front, with short hips and low In the
bust should be worn; for plump wo-
man a corset nearly the same length
all the way round is preferable. Let
the corset, whether worn by stout
woman or a slight one. nearly meet at
the waist, but open wider at the top
and bottom edge; this will keep the
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-01-25
THE CENTURY WILL BRING.

The pendulum Of the ages swings by
centuries.
We have swept outward to the end
of the arc and are beginning the return.
At the end Of each hundred years it is
time to balance accounts. 1t is time
when men reckon up the movements
of the past and ask themselves: What
of the future? The nineteenth century
has accomplished much, yet it is but an
earnest proof of what will be accom-
plished by the twentieth. In the past
hundred years the progress has been
individual and material; in the next
hundred years it will be social and
spiritual. In the former it was to-
ward political liberty; in the latter it
will be toward industrial liberty. The
nineteenth century was prolific in dis
coveries in the realm of physical sci
ence; the twentieth century will be
prolific in the discoveries in mental
science, which lies behind the physical.
Tho nineteenth century saw the ex-