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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-19

that there were times in the lire or ev-
cry lazy man when he was suddenly
aroused to action. He cited many cases
to prove this. Sam had left the post
office at 8 o'clock that evening with a
goldfish under his arm Coming across
the hog all of a sudden. he had con-
trnstcd salt cod with fresh pork. and
his dormant ambition had been arous-
ed. AN appeal TO n lazy mans appetite
was better than skyrocket to arouse
him. He felt 10 pity Mrs. Hopkins in
her misfortune and it was just possible
that Sam was an innocent man. but II
would do no great harm TO let him re-
main in prison few months more.
Adiniron was small potatoes in that
crowd. however. The tide had turned
in Sans favor. and some OF the last
speakers went so far as to declare thar
the governor ought to be impeached If
he didn't pardon him. Squar Taylor
wrote out a petition. and the folks was
tumbling over each other to sign it
when Lish Billings came in. I.ish was
also on that jury. and the chairman
rose up and softly observed:
"As Elisha Billings has just entered
the room, we will wait for some re-
marks from him"
"What about?" asks Lish.
"About the Sam Hopkins case. We
have set the machinery in motion to
get his pardon. and 1 hope you will
sign this paper"
ST shouldn't do much worryin' about
Sam if l was you," drawled Lish as he
began to white.
But why not?'
Because he died four weeks ago;
got too fat and lazy to draw his breath
any longer.' NJ. QUAD,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-19
The ola rime Dancing.

/ can't exactly understand
The way they dance today:
Somehow It's kinder different from
The good old fashion way.
They've got these highfaIutin names
An ali that sort of thing.
An they never do a backstep
Or cut the pigeon wing.
Away back in the backwoods in
The time that used to be
There seemed to be more music an
More grace an melody
An sunny hair an sparklin' eyes
An all that sort of thing
When used TO do the backstep
An cut the pigeon wing.
] guess III never feel again
JUS ike l used to feel
While prancin' through the figgers of
The old Virginia reel,
Jus swingin my old sweetheart OF
The dear old long ago
An I wore jeans an cottonade,
An she wore calico
But her skirts jus KEEP on rustlin'
An all that sort of thing
When used to do the backstep
An cut the pigeon wing.
New Orleans Times-Democrst.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-19
HI. Maiden Name.

1t is said that at certain seasons in
Scotland when the fishing is not very
brisk the fishermen act as caddies and
are easily recognized by their costume.
q wooden jersey and trousers braced up
to the arinpits. One of these was asked
his name by the gentleman for whom
he was carrying, and the reply was,
''WeeI, sir, hereabouts they maistly ca
me Breeks, but ma maiden name is
Broom"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-19
His Helm.

Fresh from Il stormy interview with
the prima donna who wanted higher
salary the impresario went home.
His wife met him with the news that
the cook lady had struck and that a
cold supper awaited him.
YEARLY he threw himself on the
lounge.
"My hired girls" he groaned, will be
the death of me yet."-Chicago Trib-
une.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-19
30 "camille. I'm rhi..

The Comedian-I thought you and
Miss Poser were to be married this
week. Is it postponed?
The Heavy-Gad, sir, she actually
wants her name to appear before mine
in the wedding announcement.-Life
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-19

- ~ VI ANAa wv -fGAe9 A1DAe ~
Snn to Doubt His Guilt
Copyright. 1902. by C. B. Lewis. j
- ERICHO folks don't count much
on sam Hopkins. Sam was lazy
IL and shiftless and fond of wills
" Ky, and it was suspected for a
good many years that he stole most of
his vegetables.
1t was the general opinion that he
would some day land in Jail. One day
Ezra Taylor missed one of his hogs,
and after searching over most of North
America lot of fresh pork was found
in Sam Hopkins house, and his wife
confessed that Sam stole the hog. He
didn't have much to say about it him.
self. thinking as they couldn't find the
hoofs and bristles he was safe from
the law, but they went ahead and
made out case. and Sam was sent to
prison for three years. Nobody had
anything TO say in his favor until he'd
served two years on his term. He was
getting along all right. having gained
fifteen pounds of fat and being lazier
than ever, but his wife broke her leg.
and that set people'to talking again.
Ebenezer Holdfast was the first man
to come out in a square told way. One
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-19
his EARLY Love AnaIr.

May-I wonder why Reggie never
married.
Jackie had a love affair when
quite young and has never got over it.
May-Who was the object of his af-
fections?
Jack-H imself.-Harlem Life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-19
No Data.

Mrs. Whyte-
Do you know
anything about
the people who
have moved in
next door?
Mrs. Browne
= No; it was
dark when the
furniture wag-
ons brought
their goods. and
they have not
II u n z ut a
washing yet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-19
A Gentle Dig.

A Gentle Dig.
81 suppose"
said Mrs. Cab
BILE, whose hus-
band had been
dead scarcely
n month, IF 1
were to go to
that 3 O'Clock
tea it would
cause a lot of
talk. /"
Naturally"
replied Mrs.
Spyte; unless
y.o u s h u d
happen to lose
your voice"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-19

Money to loan. General legal bust
ness. Notary public. 17O5 Second
avenue, Buford block.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-19

w. L. Ludolph. Robert R. Reynolds.
LUDoLPH & REYNOLDS,
Attorneys at Law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-19
All druggists,

II have found your Ointment the
hest for taking on pimples. Ward
Kunzier, Jeanette, Pa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-19
THE JERICHO Pc.
POSTMASTER PERKINS TELLS OF THE
SAD CASE OF SAM HOPKINS.

He Was Accused of Stealing n Hog
and Was Convicted and Imprison-
. ed For It-Then the Neighbors BE-
san to Doubt His Guilt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-19

Rock Island and Milan. Rock Is
land office in Bengston Block. Milan
Office on Main street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-19

Office in Rock Island National
Bank Building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-19

Z. D. Sweeney. C. L. Walker.
SWEENEY & WALKER,
Attorneys and Counsellors at Law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-19

Money loaned. Office over Thomas
drug store, corner of Second avenue
and Seventeenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-19

Office in Bengston block.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-19
Professional Cards.
ArToRNEYs.

MCASKRIN- & mCASKRIN,
Attorneys at Law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-19

II. c. Connolly. B. d. Connolly.
CONNLLLY & CONNOLLY,
Attorneys at Law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-19

JACKSON & HURST,
Attorneys at Law.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-05-13

'sChief officer and assistant purser taken by Korona at Fort De France. Engineer Morris and names cabled Saturday are left in hospital at Fort De France seriously injured. Muggah and Braun and all others dead.
 M,rggah was captain of the Rorai- ma: the others were members of the crew.
 The message received by MT. Outer bridge, on Saturday, was as follows:
 Survivors of Roraima on Korona: First Officer Scott and Assistant Pur- ser Thompson. In hospital Fort De France: Morley, second officer; Thompson, third officer; Moores Ev- ans, second engineer; Benson, carpen- ter; Mayer, second steward; Leady, messman, quartermaster; Mrs. Reid, stewardess; three sailors"
 Both messages came from k. M. Gordon S5 Co.,, the company's agents in Dominica.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-05-13
ANTICIPATING CONGRESS.
Orders Issued For the Supplies to
 Go On the Cruiser Dixie.

Washington, May 13.-After consul tation between the secretaries inter- ested, the appropriation of $10O,OOO which congress is expected to make for the relief of the Martinique sui ferers, has been allotted as follows: $75, ,000 to the subsistence department of the army. Co:nmissary-Gen Weston has notified Col. Braiuard the coramissary officer at the New York depot, to eXpend this fund in the purchase of tea, coffee, sugar bread and canned soups. Five thou sand dollars will be given to Capt. Gallagher, of the commissary depart ment, who will leave Washington i'm mediately to take charge of the stores, and who will go to Martin- nique on the Dixie and make the dis tribution in person. Twenty thou sand dollars is allotted to the quar- termaster's department, and Gen. Ludington has ordered the immediate expenditure of this amount for cloth ing, $5,00O of it being set apart for medicines. All these goods will be located on the Dixie.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-05-13
Pastures. Pastug es :.

We have the Glasscock farm rent- ed, and will pasture your stock on the following terms:
 Cows and yearlngs, $1 % per Mo.
 Calves, under VT. 75c '' :"
 Horses and mules, $1 % ]"
 Mich cows (to be turned out and in night and morning, $1 p per Mo. All pasturage must be paid for one month in advance. Call on us. J. F. Jackson and w. l.. Holifeld. St.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-05-13
Wanted.

We would like to ask, through the columns of your paper, if there is any person who has used Greens August Flower for the cure of Indigestion. Dys- pepsia and Liver Troubles that has net been cured and we also mean their re- suits, such as sour stomach, formanta- tion of blood, habitual costiyeness, ner- vous dyspepsia, headaches, Respondent feelings, sleeplessness-in fact, any trouble connected with the stomach or liver? This medicine has been sold for many years in all civilized countries, and we wish to correspond with you and send you one of our books free of cost. If you never tried August Flower, try one bottle first. We have never known of it's failing. If so, something more serious is tho matter with you. Call at City Drug Store, Paragould.
 G. G. GREEN, Woodbury, N. J.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-05-13
Good for Rheumatism.

Last fall I was taken with a very severe attack of muscular rheumatism which caused me great pain and an- noyance. After trying several pre-. scriptions and rheumatic cures, de- cided to use Chamberlain's Pain Balm, which had seen advertised in the South Jerseyman. After two applications of this Remedy I was much better, and after using one bottle, was completely cured.-Sallie Harris, Salem, N, J. For sale by R. C. Grrzard.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-05-13
WILLIAM PROFOUNDLY MOVED.
The German Emperor Sends Con-
 tribution of 10000 Marks.


 Wiesbaden, Province of Hesse-Nas. sau, Germany, May 13-Emperor William has telegraphed to President Lotbet, in French, as follows:
 "Profoundly moved by the news of the terrible catastrophe which has just overtaken St. Pierre, and which has cost the lives of nearly as many persons as perished at Pompeii, l has ten to offer France my most sincere sympathy. May the Almighty com for the hearts of those who weep for their irreparable losses. My ambas- sador will remit to your eXcellency the sum of 10000 marks in my be- half, as a contribution for the re- lief of the afflicted"
 President Loubet replied:
 "Am greatly touched by the mark of sympathy, which in this terrible misfortune has fallen on France, your majesty has deigned to con vey to me. l beg you to accept my warm thanks, and also the gratitude of the victims who you propose to succor."
The Daily soliphone., 1902-05-13
FRENCH APPRECIATION.
1 The Paris Gau1ois On the Action of the United States Congress.

The Paris Gau1ofs On the Action of
 the United States Congress.
 Paris, May 13.-The Gaulois refer ring to the vote of $100000 by the United States congress, for the aid of the Martinique sufferers, and the sending of an American cruiser to the islands, says:
 "Of all friendly manifestations the most brilliant and the most touching are certainly those of the United States.
 "The great people beyond the ocean have again proved that feelings of humanity and generosity are among the noble qualities upon which they pride themselves. This fine example of human solidarity touches us pro- foundly, and we are happy to note it in these unforgettable circum- stances
The Daily soliphone., 1902-05-13
Notice of Dissolution.

Notice is hereby given that the firm,. heretofore known as Mckenzie & Son has been dissolved by mutual consent.
 J. G. Mckenzie retires from the firm, and the business will be continued by Wiley Mckenzie and James Mckenzie under the firm name of Mckenzie Brothers. The said Wiley Mckenzie and James Mckenzie will collect all out- standing debts due the former firm, and they also assume all the debts owing by the said former firm. This May 1st, 1902.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-05-13

The Disaster COmp1cte--PresentN Need
 is Succor For Survivors.

The Disaster COmp1cte-PresentN Need
 is Succor For Survivors.
 Washington, May 13.-Secretary Hay has received the following ca blegram dated May Il, from United States Consul Ayme, at Guadeloupe, who went to Fort-De-F France, Martin ique, by instructions from this gov ernment:
 ''The disaster is complete. The city wiped out. Consul Prentiss and his family are dead. Governor says 30,000 have perished; 50,000 are homeless and hungry. He suggests that the Red Cross be asked to send codfsh, four, beans, rice, salt meats and bis cult as quickly as possible. Visits of warships valuable"
 The navy department, Monday morning, was notified of the depar- ture of the cruiser Cincinnati from San Domingo City for Martinique.
 An important feature of Consul Ayme's cablegram is the reference by him to the governor as an authority for the estimate of the loss of life. 1SSCtAiiS stio oIleiUCIiSS ISCCINCu do llC French colonial office in Paris, report ed that there was no doubt that Gov. Mouttet, as well as Col. Dain, the military governor at St. Pierre, had perished.
 The navy department has been in- formed of the departure of the ocean, going tug Potomac from San Juan, P. R., for Martinique. She probably will arrive there by Tuesday night.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-05-13

ruined and even shelterless, while The means at the disposal of the au- thorities are much too inadequate to cope with the distress.
 Communication is particularly cut off from all the surrounding islands except by stray vessels, which are seized upon by the inhabitants to flee from Martinique.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-05-13
PRESIDENT ACTS PROMPTLY.
The Dixie Ordered to Load Stores
 and Clear for Martinique.


 Washington, May 13.-The presi- dent, after a conference, Monday morning with several members of his cabinet, has ordered the war, navy and treasury departments to coop crate in the adoption of steps for the relief of the Martinique sufferers. The state department already is act ing through it's consuls in that sec ton. The navy transport Dixie will be ready to sail from the Brooklyn navy yard for Martinique on Wednes- day. The revenue cutter service also will render all possible aid, and hay ing at least two cutters in southern waters, it is believed they will be or dered at once to the western Antilles. The war department already has on hand, at New York, large amount of food supplies, and these probably will be drawn upon. The president has prepared a message, which will be submitted to congress, urging an immediate appropriation, to which these steps are preliminary and an- ticipatory.
 Later, by the presidents direction, orders were telegraphed to the Dixie to load the stores which are to be furnished by the army as rapidly as possible, and clear for Martinique at the earliest practicable moment.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-05-13
YT GROWS MORE TERRIBLE.
Large Areas El the North of NEarti- nigue Submerged by Rising
 

London, May 13.-The colonial office received the following dispatch. Moa- day afternoon, from Administrator Bell of the Island of Dominica, Brit ish West Indies:
 'The Martinique catastrophe ap- pears to be even more terrible than at first reported. Refugees arriving here this afternoon say the new craters are open In many directions, that the rivers are overlooking and that large areas in the north of the island are submerged. Other dis tricts are crowded with survivors. AL most total darkness continues. I do not believe Guadaloupe can adequate ly relieve the stupendous distress"
The Daily soliphone., 1902-05-13
J. G. MCKENZIE.
WILEY MCKENZIE &. B1

WILEY MCKENZIE & BRO, In retiring from the above mentioned firm l desire to thank the people of Paragould and Greene county for, the liberal .share of their business. ard patronage which they have given to the firm of Mckenzie 6 Son, and hereby state that will ever be grateful for the same.
 l desire to ask continuation of the same Or the new firm of Mckenzie Brothers. Respectfully,
 J. G. MCKENZIE.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-05-13
KING EDWARDS CONTRIBUTION.
The British Ruler Seads Sympnth
 fe Substantial Form.

Paris, May 13-King Edward has sent 25,o00 francs as his contribution to the fund being raised for the re- lief of the sufferers from the Martin ique disaster.
 The czar has telegraphed to Presi- dent Loubet expressing the sincere sympathy and himself the sympathy, who share with France the sorrow caused by the West Indian catas- trophe.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-05-13

New York, May 13.-For the third time in the history of Bellevue hospi- tai, case of AddisOn's disease has appeared there. The patient is Mrs. Catherine lelosisi. The disease af- fects the kidneys, and the sufferer turns first yellow and then black as negro.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-05-13
THE ROREA11A'S CREW.
Names of the Survivors Received By
 the Quebec Steamship Co.

New York, May 13.-A. F. Outer bridge, of the Quebec Steamship Co.,, whose steamer Roraima was lost in the bay of St. Pierre, Martinique, re- ceived the following cablegram from Dorninic2.
The Daily soliphone., 1902-05-13

tain join me in thanks to the Ameri- can people.
 Signed. EMILE LOUBET."
The Daily soliphone., 1902-05-13
AMERICAN SYMPATHY.

Telegrams Exchanged Between
 Presidents Roosevelt and Loubet.
 Washington, May 13.-Following is the text of the cablegrams between Presidents Roosevelt and Loubet on the Martinique disaster:
 Washington, May 10, 10O2.-His EXcellency, NJ. Emile Loubet, Presi- dent of the French Republic, Paris:
 q pray you exeellency to accept the profound sympathy of the Amer ican people in the appalling calamity which has come upon the people of Martinique.
 fSiUned |
The Daily soliphone., 1902-05-13
"THEODORE ROOsEVELT."

Paris, May II, 1002.-President Roosevelt; l thank your excellency for the expression of profound sym pathy you have sent me in the name of the American people on the occa- sion of the awful catastrophe in Mar tiniQue. The French people will cer-
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-02-27
LA PROTECTION
A LOS A ANIMALES S
Y Ell /" NEWS"

Como 81 no hubiese ,.otra cosa mas
importante de que ocurarse ell seflor
Hartzell ha presentado una mooi6n en-
ell Ejeoutivo para castigar q los que
maltratan q los animales.
Suponemos que en- ell proyectO de
Ley del Secretario del Gobierno, Sc f.
jaran tambien medidas higienicas para
que no Sc propaguen a las personas loS
males terribles de los animales.
Unicamente asf encOntral famos ra
zonab,es las palabras aduladoras del
6 San Juan News" cuando dice que "las
personals humanitarias de la isla eleva-
ran las graoias al senior Hartzell y de
mas Legislatures por taber tornado esa
medida para aliviar la presente insos
tenible situaci6n."
iQui6n nos hubiera Gicho que un
bill sObre los anima'es salvaba de mo.
do radical la situaci6n de la Isla
" como agradece el "News" 10
que sc hace por los animales !. 80.
POr 10 demas, sin ser secretariO del
Gobiern0 nj mucho menos, ell Doctor
Arrastia hizo mucho mas puesto que
Sc puso al frente de la sociedad cura
dora dc los animales y ciertamente no
escuchamos entonces el colega las fra
ses de agradecimientO que le arranca
ahora la conducta de Mr.. Hartzell.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-02-27
LACRlSIS BULGARIA

De Sofia telegrafian al " Times" dc
Londres que ell Oongreso bhlgaro ha
rechazado el proyeoto de emp; estitc
nacional por una mayoria de tres vo-
tos, habiendo habido seis abstenciones
suspendi6ndose las tareas parlamenta.
rias hasta nuevs orden.
Dc, ademas ell teIegrama que la cri
sis pdlgara ha tornado ahora gravflino
cariz aunque ell gobierno haya logrado
sacar de los bancos agtf5olas mas dc
4 millones de frances en- orc, peIo esta
eantidad esta va destinada a! reembol.
80 de igual suma que ell gobierno b1l'
garo pidi6 hace medic afiO prestada a
Banco de Russia que pide ahora el in
mediate reembO!so.
Ign6rase ahora 81 ell Gabinete de So
fla buscala los diez mi lones de frances
que necesi,a "a para el pago de los cupo
mes de la deuda vencidos en- Enero J
Febrero del presente afio en- el meE.
cado moneta'io britanico 6 en- ell rus ,.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-02-27
Estrada Palma ante IA gtuaci61
No es indiscretO

El senior Estrada Palma fe Diega
discutir acerca del rumor que b cirou
lado sobre la decision que So le atribu-
ye de no aceptar la Presidencis 81 el
Oongreso americana no hiciese conce.
stones q Cuba, bastantes para salvar
la PFC cducci6n ..cubana de Ia ruiua que
la ainenaza.
81 asf fdera-y no 10 dldamos-el
senior Estrada Palma habra dado una
prneba do prudenoia y buen juirio,
porque no convene meterse en- Gale
jon sin salida. Mientras sean otros
los one !e atribuyan aqnel prop6sitc,
no hay cnidado; pero 81 10 hsbrfa, y
grande, 81 aNareoiese un compromise
directo suyo para hacer 6 dej;r dc ha-
Ger en- un case dado. La conduota de
be acomodarse las circumstances,
para sacar, ses1n sean elias, las mayo.
res ventajas posibles para Cuba.
La p)f.ica "de todo 6 NADIA" no ha
llevado nunca & buen puerto q ningdu
buqne asotado por la tenpestad. q.
senior Estrada Pa'ma no quiere, y ha.
ce ti:D, que antes de empufiar ell ii
mon Sc le tenga por NAL photo.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-02-27
Bello pals debe Ser...

Despues de leer la brilante description
que en- "La Petite Gironde" hace de Hanoi
NJ. Rioher, Sc cOmprende facilmente que los
franceses hagsn toda clase de sacrficios para
conservar su iDfuencia en- Tonkin.
En- ningura psrte-dice el chispeante es.
critcr borda' 6S-se siente mejoI que aqui ell
gran esfuerEo de la terra, vida de la ma
turaleza, y, pesar nucstrd nos acercamos
a ella, olvidando los demas pfoblemas de la
vida. Los arboles parecen que agitan sus
hojas, como labios encendidos querlendo ha
bar. Toda esta vegetaci6n palpits sensual
y vibrante como un cuerpo humane, con.
tiada y soberbia, como destinad\ revivir
eternamente.
Los caminos son propios de un C\ento de
hadas. Atraviesan bosques cocoterO bam-
bus, lianas y mil deliciosos arboles, Asco
nocidos ex6ticos, atractivOs, va suelsa sus
gueieja0 y retorcidOs; va finos, sueltos y
erguidos con fJres de tonos rojos y ater.
ciopelado, callces blanccs que, q guiSa dc
perlss enormes, desohnsau dentro dc con
chas admirables dc tolaje.