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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05

"Our little girl was unconscious from
strangulation during sudden and ter
rible attack of Group. quickly secur-
ed bottle of One Minute Cough Cure,
giving her three doses. The Group was
mastered and our little darling speedily
recovered. So writes A. L. Spafford
Chester, Mich.-Smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05
The Pan-American Exposition, Held
at Buffalo, N. 2, May LIST, to Nov.
=

The Pan-American Exposition, Held
at Buffalo, N. 2, May LIST, to Nov.
LIST, 1901.
On April Both, and daily thereafter
the Chicago Great Western Railway
will sell through tickets to Buffalo,
good to return within 10 days, at fare
and one.third for the round trip.
A special rate for every Tuesday in
May will be One Fare Plus $l.0O For
The Round Trip. These tickets will
be good leaving Buffalo until midnight
on the Saturday following the day of
sale.
The lowest rates will always be in
force on the Chicago, Great Western
Railway, and its equipment and accom-
modations are unsurpassed.
The Company has issued a neat illus
trated folder, giving map of Buffalo
and of the Exposition Grounds; list
of Hotels; time-card of its trains and
their Eastern connections, and much
other valuable information.
For full information and Pan Ameri-
can Folders, address any Great Western
Agent, or j. p. Elmer, General Passen-
ger Agent, lib Adams st. Chi
cago. 18w22
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Twice each month, on specific dates, the I'LL.
nois Central will sell at greatly reduced rate
from points on Its line north of Cairo, round trip
tain points on or reached by Its lines In Ken
lucky. Tennessee. Mississippi. Louisiana and
Alab ANA. Also to certain points West and
South Dakota. Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma
and indian Territory. Particulars OF your I'LL
nois Centralagents.
+ Fora free copy Of the Homeseekers' Guide
describing the advat tages and resources o the
South. address j. f. Merry, A. G. p. A., 1.C r.
R., Dubuque, Iowa. For Information regard
Ing lands In the famous Yazoo Valley of Miss
issippi. address Z. T. Skene, land Commissioner
Y. y M. V. r. Il Chicago.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05
Very Meek.

ibid you trump my ace, dear7" asked
Mr.. Meekton. who was his wife's part
ner at whist.
Il did" she rejoined sternly. what
of IT."
II merely inquired to relieve my
mind" he answered, with gentle
smile. SIT is great comfort to know
you trumpet 1t. If any one else had
trumpet 1t, you know, we should have
lost the trick."-Exchange.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05
Architectural.
II am disappointed in Uncle Toms
Cabin"
"Well, what did you expect3 A Queen
Anne villaY'-Detroit Journal


4 saw your name in print the other
day" said one man to another who
was very fond of notoriety.
"Where?" asked the other In q trem.
or Of excitement.
''In the Observation-Disclosures.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05
EIannence and the Fen

Our worthy forefathers were fond of
rhetoric particularly Of funereal rhet-
orlc-and We're not always quick to
perceive the dividing line between the
sublime and ridiculous. They seem,
moreover, to have regarded the extraor-
binary as contributing an added and
kindred element to the impressive.
Many Of their epitaphs show this, but
few more completely than that of an
estimable matron who persisted I'M
timely In Newburyport in the eight
zenith century.
Her tombstone on the crest Of the
burying hill is yet easily legible, with
no more trouble than scraping a bit Of
lichen here and there and kneeling to
push away the long grass and intrud-
ing daisies. Thus 1t reads:
Sacred to the Memory Of
Mrs. Mary McHard
The virtuous and estimable Consort OF Captain
William McEIard Of Eewbury Port, who midst the
laudable exertions Of very useful and desirable
life. in which her Christian Profession was well
adorned, and fair copy Of every social virtue
displayed, was, in state OF health, Suddenly
Summoned to the Skies II snatched from ye eager
embraces OF her friends (and the throbbing hearts
Of her disconsolate family confessed their fairest
prospects Of sublunary bliss were in one moment
dash'd) by Swallowing Pea at her own table.
whence in few hours she sweetly breathed her
Soul away on the 9Th day Of March IT'S, aged Al.
This Mournful Stone as a faithful Monument
Of Virtue fed to Realms Above and a solemn
Monitor to all below the Stars. Is Erected by
her Husband.
YOUTHS Companion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05
NASHVILLE,
!cHATTAN oocA
ALLAN IA,
KSoNvlLLE.

These Jacksonville cars run over the
the tias wei known Dixie Flyer Scenic Route
st Louis every eve. on the Central's fast fim IL
edo yestibule train for the south, and arrive At
next afternoon, at Atlanta early the next even.
Ing and at Jacksonville the second morning
after departure. Connection made by illinois
Chicago. '.S-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05
Cures ECZEMA, SALT RHEUM,

Skin affections will readily disappear
by using DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
Look out for counterfeits. If you get
DeWitt's you will get good results. It
is quick and positive cure for piles
Smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05

You are much more liable to disease
when your liver and bowels do not act
properly. DAWitt's Little Early Risers
remove the cause of disease.-Smith
Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05

The least in quantity and most 10
quality describes DeWitt's Little Early
Risers, the fomous pills for constipation
and liver complaints. Smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05
Bucks For Sale,

Bucks For Sale.
Five choice grade Lincoln and CotswOld
bucks for sale. Inquire at Bradley farm In
Collins Grove twp. Il.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05
ANNOUNCEMENTS !!
Illinois Central r R
CALIFORNIA

Through Pullman excursion sleeping cars
and San Francisco via New Orleans and the
Southern Route; leave Chicago every Tuesday
for Los Angeles and San Francisco via Omaha;
and the Scenic Route.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05

turned aside. but she certainly came to
know Q good,d deal, about me. I was a
single man, and ! had not commune
Gated With my friends for months
was strolling from point to point to
ettdy the people and see the country
and was not expected at any particular
point In Bulgaria. Peasant though she
was, she had the gift Of lawyer in
extracting information. An hour slip
ped away, and then q man appeared.
He was also fishing or pretending to.
and as be came hi sight she called him,
and he Joined us and was introduced
as her brother. A glance from face to
face made me doubt the.relationship.
"a my own mind. I'hgured that he was
Der husband. ne tried II smile and
show a pleasant face, but instructive
" felt that he was q rascal. He had q
furtiye eye and q bad mouth. and I
thought I caught signals between the
pair. Such a thing as fear, however,
had no place In my heart. I had no
weapon aside from my stout stick, but
I was afraid Of no man by daylight on
public highway.
l was ready to move on when the wo-
man spoke Of the castle ruins. They
were only a step away, she said, and II
I missed them I would be sorry forever
after. The man at once added his per
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05
T 10 R ID A

:. Through sleeping cars from Chicago, and from
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-06-05

Pap Sampson brought his cane dowH
BY THOMAS P. MONTFORT

Pap Sampson brought his cane doWn
with q thump.
"Of co'se Sim want skeered," he
said. IA man thatll do like he dong
nin't a-gwine to git skeered at nothin.
Sim Banks skeered! Lord, you make
me plumb tired"
My land, Pap, you're plumb right
bout that. A Teller fixed like Sim was
thar don't have no time to think bout
gittin skeered. know jest how 1t are,
'cause I've been In lots of Jest SIGH
scrapes myself. I mind doln putty
nigh Jest that same thing once on a
awful bloody battlefield, an want no
more skeered than am this minute"
WAS that the time you f1t Hicks
taters down thar in the cellar, Ebene-
zer2'
Ebenezer Sparks tossed his head
with an air Of fine scorn.
Il reckon" he said you think you're
pow'ful smart, allus draggin that old
cellar In ever time dast to open my
mouth. But I guess you'll keep on
a-draggin 1t in till you've wore It
plumb out.
Pap Sampson, who had been out on
the street, came hurriedly in and whis-
pered something to Sim. No one heard
what he said, but whatever it was 1t
had magical effect, for Sim was
Transformed In an instant from state
Of listless apathy to one of eager-,and
excited interest His face beamed, and
his eyes gllstened, and he trembled
from head to foot. He sprang up and
started out, but Sam Morgan laid his
hand gently on his arm to detain him.
The next moment woman appeared
In the open door. Everybody looked
up and saw 1t was Louisa. Then ST.
lence as still as death fell over the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08
How the Car Got There.

The other day at Twenty-sixth street
an inspector hoped" on the front
platform OF Madison avenue electric
car bound down town. He said to the
motorman:
Where the dickens is this car goin %
why. TO the Brooklyn bridge, of
course"
Get off and look at yer signs"
The motorman did so and discovered
that the sign on the front hood of the
car read, "One Hundred and Thirty
fifth street." the sign on the right side
OF the roof read, Second avenue" and
the sign on the rear hood. "Astor
place" The conductor and motorman
between them having adjusted the
signs. the inspector permitted the car
to proceed.-Electrical Review.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08
WHEN LIFE IS NEW.

1t will probably startle good
many persons to find, on the author
ity of a well. known statistician, that,
could the infants of q year be ranged
in line, in cradles, the cradles would
extend around the globe. The same
writer looks at the matter in a more
picturesque light. He imagines the
babies being carried past a given point
in their mothers arms, one by one,
and the procession being kept up
night and day until the last hour in
the II months had passed by. A
sufficient liberal rate is allowed, but
even in the going past at the rate of
20 a minute, 200 an hour, during
the entire year, the reviewer at his
post would only have seen a sixth
part of the infantile host. In other
words, the babe that had to be
carried when the tramp began would
be able to walk when but n mere
fraction of its comrades had reached
the reviewers post, and when the
years supply of babies was drawing
to q close there would be a rear
gusrd, not of infants, but of romp-
ing 6-year-old boys and girls.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08
Be..t,ps an Avalanche,

n One OF the, most exciting Alp inc ad.
ventures onyrecOrd was Mr.. 1tIckett's
rae with IN avalanche ON tile Eiger
glacier in 1871. He was ascending the
glacier with two friends andSa guide.
Says ,Trave7:
Thetglacier slOped somewhat sSteeply.
and On'the upper part, above the-cnmb-
ersl >mass OF loose, freshly Fallen
Snow had collected. Suddenly the trav-
elers heard a laundering noise and
perceiyed aihuge mass OF snow andiice
sliding down toward them. They
could only Try to reach tho rocks atithe
side of the glacier. hoping to do so
before the avalanche should sweep
them away. Through the knee deep
snow they ran for their lives.
Il remember" said Mr.. Tuckett, f"be-
ing struck with the idea that it seemed
as il the avalanche were sure ,of its
prey and wished 10 play withIus for
awhile. At one moment'it let us imag-
inc that we had gained on il, and the
next, with mere wantonnessJ of vindic-
tive power, it suddenly rolled out a
vast volume of grinding blocks and
whiriing snow, as if to show us that ii
could Outflank us any moment it chose.
Nearer ana nearer'lC came, ITS mont
a mighty wave about to DDeak. 1t aim
ed straight at us, swift, deadly, I'M
pIacable. The next instant we saw no
more. \ wild confusion of whirling
snow and fragments of ice, n frozen
cloud. swept over us. entirely conceal
ing us from one another But still we
We're untouched. and still we ran.
Another half second, and the mist
parted. There lay the body of the mon
ster, whose head was still careerng
away at lightning speed far below us,
motiOnless, rigid, harmless"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08

States, tho steamships crossing the
Pacific to China, India and Australia;
those crossing the Atlantic to Europe
and Africa. and those going to the
east and west coasts of South America.
The Statist believes that if these
colossal plans can be successfully car
ried out to their logical elimination
the Uaited States will become the
most powerful and wealthy country
in the world. The final and decisive
problem to be solved, the Statist
thinks, is this: Are these plans too
vast to be carried out by any group
of individuals, however eminent and
able?
A profound and practically univer-
sal interest attaches to the solution of
this problem. 1t is plain that Mr..
Morgan is engaged in the biggest.
boldest and most ambitious trade
movement ever known, probably. in
the worlds history. It is equally
true that this plah would be imPossi-
Die of execution but for the trust sys-
tenn which permits of an American
consolidation of the great interests
necessary to the working of such q
plan. IL may be, also, that the sue
cess of the Morgan plan for world
control of trade means that the Nor
gan syndicate will become the richest
group of men in the world, rather
than that the United States will be-
come the richest country in the world
in the sense that the people of the
United States will be benefited by the
Morgan operations These various
points add to the interest naturally
to the colossal movement
now under way.
In the meantime j. Pierpnnt
Morgan is about the biggest figure on
the worlds stage. And he is also the
typical dominant figure of the Goth
century; master mind in the world
of trade. which now controls govern
ments and dictates national policies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08
shave. of Lifetime.

Beard appears to grow at the same
rate and to follow the same rules of
personal conduct as the hair of the
head. So If n man began shaving when
he was 1G and lives TO be 40 years old
lhe will have cut more than n little bit
off the top. If he could keep I'm posi-
ton all he has thrown away, a head of
hair 80 feet long and Il beard % feet
long. all in one bunch, would enable
him to travel with circus summers
and sit in 4 store window to advertise
hair restorer in the winter.-Ainslee's
Magazine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08
Rather OutspoISen.

"When a man in the west likes not
another" said n British Columbia man.
''he is in no way disposed to hide that
fact under n bushel basket or to con-
ceal it from either the gentleman dis
liked in particular or the rest of the
community in general.
II remember an example of this trait
that came under my notice some years
ago in Idaho. y certain old fellow
named Haas ran n paper there, and he
and Judge Buck. the judge who rem
dered the celebrated decision in the IA
nous Poor ManrTiger litigation, were
sworn enemies. Another old timer
named Cheney disliked Haas and Buck
and had it in for,them both.
zone night at Wallace n dinner was
given, at which BUCK, Haas and Che
ney were present. and at late stage in
the proceedings Cheney was called up
on for a speech. / don't remember the
topic he chose or how he brought it i'm,
but when he got through Cheney left
in the minds of his hearers no manner
of doubt as to how he felt toward the
other two.
Gentlemen said Cheney as he
hung unsteadily to the end of the TIA
bic, for the wine had been passing
freely, old man Haas says Judge Buck
is n perjurer and a blackmailer. and
Judge Buck says old man Haas is a
horse thief and a liar. AS both the
gentlemen are extremely well acquaint-
ed with each other and should know
whereof they speak. do not feel call
ed upon to dispute either statement
and then he sat down amid tumul-
tuOus aDDIauSe Nav York Tribune
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08
The German emperor recently gave

The German emperor recently gave
orders for a long list of newspapers
to be laid before him daily, instead of
clippings, as heretofore. Besides
perusing upward of forty German pa
pers, he now glances over two French
journals, two English, one American
and three Austrian every day. En-
peror William has discharged his per-
sonal press censor. whose duty was
to clip for the imperial Perusal only
the pleasant comment that appeared
concerning his majesty. and has taken
to reading the papers first hand. This
is a great opportunity for the kaiser
10 get on terms of closer acqusint-
anceship with himself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08
THE POWER THAT RULES.

D LOUIE HtpuDIIC-
PierPont Morgan's operations in
the field of international trade are
necessarily attracting the worlds at
tention as bearing upon the possible
control of all markets by a powerful
group of American fnanciers who
bring to the support of their plans a
a vast capital and splendid audacity.
The London Statist is among the
first of the European publications to
call attention to the significance of the
deals now being closed in England by
Mr.. Morgan. the leading spirit of this
American com bination. 1t is pointed
out that the American syndicate will
control the principal industrial corpor-
ations and railway lines in the Uuited
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08

The dragon of heresy has entered
the holy OF holes of the republican
tabernacle, remarks the St. Paul
Globe. Men high in the party coun-
ellis have declared that the theory Of
protection as exemplifed by the
Dingley bill IS not of divine origin.
Drawing the terrors of excommunica-
ton, some of the faithful have gone
so far as to declare from the house.
top that neither. the Mckinley nor
the Dingley tariff was written by an
angel on tablets of stone and thus de-
livered to the disciples whose names
they respectively bear.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08

The newspaper advertisements OF
an establishment not only attract Gus
toners who might otherwise go else
where, but they create wants, says
the Philadelphia Record Persons
who have never used particular ar
ticle are often induced to purchase
it by seeing it well advertised. The
importance of newspaper advertising
in stimulating sales and manufactures
has never been fully appreciated, but
it is undeniably great.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08
while There 1, Lie There is Hope.

/ was afflicted with catarrh; could
neither taste nor smell and could hear
but little. Ely's Cream Balm cured
it.-Marcus G. Schautz, Railway, n. j.
The Balm reached me safely and
the effect is surprising. My son
says the first application gave decided
relief. Respectfully, Mrs. Franklin
Freeman, Dover, N. II.
The balm does not irritate or cause
sneezing. Sold by druggists at SO
cents or mailed by Ely Brothers, SO
Warren street, New York city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08
AdmIni.trator,s Notice.
te of Guy H. Hitchcock, deceased.

Estate of Guy II. Hitchcock, deceased.
The undersigned having Deen appointed ad-
ministrator of the estate of Guy II. Hitchcock,
late of the county of Rock Islsnd. state of
Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice that he
will appear before the county court of Rock
Island couzty, at the county court room, In
the city of Rock Island at the June term,
on the first Monday In June next, at which
time all persons having claims against said
estate are notified and requested to attend,
for the purpose of having the same adjusted.
All persons Indebted 70 said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment 10 the
undersigned.
Dated this 18th day of April, A. d. 1901.
=. II. HITCHCOCK, Administrate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08
CHILD LOVE.

Two little arms were clinging,
And a little head was pressed
Che rosy face all hiddcn)
= Closely against my breast.
:, .'what is it. dear?'' questioned,
Caressing the golden head.
:. Whispering sweetly and shyly.
II love you!' the darling said
. What had ] given 20 win it
This Offering pure and sweetf
A story told in the twilight.
merry word when We meetf
Oh. child love. so gladly offered.
80 easily won, ! pray
Through life l NAV find this treasure
Nine, as il is todayl
There are trials to meet and vanquish
And soTows crowned with the years,
And lips curve less to smiling.
And eyes nil oft with tears,
= But the heavy heart grows lighter.
Half Of its grief beguiled.
y When love. with heaven born impulse,
Speaks from the lips Of 4 childl
Home Notes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08

Increases human energy, makes sol
diers of weak men. The world has
little pity for man, who. having lost
his grip does not regain it by taking
Rocky Mountain Tea. 80 cents L.
II. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08
CLAIRVOYANT.

MADAM ST. MARIE - CLAIRVOY ANT
vi aud palmist. She reads your life like a
book, from youth to old age, telling every thtng
OF your past. present and future. She tells
you everything concerning love, marriage, en-
gagementS. separations. CiPorces, tamil 9
troubles Inheritance, wills, deeds, money due
you. positions, salary, sickness accidents or
any subject you may Se Interested in Full
life reading so cents. once hours from D.
N. till 10 D. M. Is permanently located at 70o
Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08

A LAW firm in Ohio has just made
the remarkable record of collecting
&54, 900 in fees for winding up the
affairs of a defunct insurance COM
pany that paid but s.. 800 to its
policy holders.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08

Skin affections win readily disap-
pear by using DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. Look out for counterfeits. If
you get DsWitt's you will get good re-
suits. 1t is the quick and positive
cure for piles. b. III. Bieber and
Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08
Artistic.

Sue-You said you were going to
marry an artist, and now you are en-
gagged TO marry Il Dentist
Flo-Well. isn't he an artist? He
draws from real Iife.-Philadelphia
Bulletin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08

ILLINOIS legislators seem TO nave
had somewhat of q night on the
strength of passing $3.50. 600 Dill ior
Springfield. No w. G. l. L. repre-
sentatives were in attendance
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08
PERSONAL,

DLUE-EYED BRUNETTE, NICE LOOK
ID ing. has $1,000; is fond OF home and chill
dren; would marry adecttonate. honest gen
tleman- Address Miss Laura, drawer II, Chi
cagO. III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08
MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY TO LoAN-N ANY, AMOUNT,
WI on any kind of security Also choice
property for sale and rent W. L. Ooyne,
go Seventeenth street, up stairs
Mooney TO LOAN-OHATTEL MORT
WI gage loans by W. II Eastman, I712 SEQ.
ond avenue, without publity or removal he
also mahns collections-hard ones q specially
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08

IMPROVEMENTS alre sG'y authori zed
or contemplated in New York city will
cost the tremendous sum OF S2E|,-
100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08

"ANTED-GOOD, RELIABLE OIL SALES.
w man, on commission or salary. Address
Quaker Oh and Implement company, Cleve-
land, Ohio
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-08

WANTED-TO LOAN MONEY ON DIA-
w monds, watches, jewelry. hardware,
musical instruments, bicycles, clothing, dry
goods, furniture, etc. Highest cash prices
paid for second hand goods of all kinds also
The above goods for sale at half the usual
store prices. All business transactions strictly
confidential. His new number and location
1923 Second avenue Don't forget IL J. w.
Jones Two rings on 1897