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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-09-13
WHAT IS A HUSTLER =?

Mir. Editor:-I notice in city news
paper. Il merchant advcrtiscS for an en-
rand boy who is n hustler. What does
he mean by this word hustler = As |
understand it, TO hustle" is to shove or
crowd violently. Perhaps am an old
fogy. and don't understand the modern
meaning Of the word. y.
Our correspondent is correct as to the
primary meaning of the word "hustlc,'
which signifies to elbow, TO crowd, to
jostl" or shove. But colloquially and
commercially, the term 'hu>tlcr' is APP
plicable To any one, who exhibits great
energy and activity, in the accomplish
ment of any purpose or work. or to use
a slang phrasc-'gcts move on him
In this sense il is applicable to, or des-
criptive of an energetic business man,
one who is pcrscvcring, attentive, and
industrious, who works with especial
rapidity and efficiency.
This is the sense doubtless, in which
the advertiser used the word. He wants
a quick, industrious, and dependable er-
rand boy. The term means the oppo-
site of shirkcr or dodger, the fellow you
can't depend upon. Who when you set
him to work, idlcs and dallies with his
task, the moment your back is turned.
or, if an GRAND boy, loiters and plays
when out of sight of his employer.
So the term becomes descriptive of
character or quality as well as action or
movement, for man or boy may be
quick in his gait, and yet be dishonest
and unreliable.
In its best sense then, "hustler'
means an active, energetic and reliable
person, in any capacity in which he or
she may be engaged. This we take it,
is the correct definition of the term.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-09-13

But, he was not tempted from with
ont. No dazzling display of modern
saloon bar fascinated him, no conviviGl
shout of social jewellers greeted his ear.
He was in Il state where the Prohibi-
tory Law is thrty-two years old.
The demon he contcndcd against. was
within himself.
He had doubtless resisted ii many
times before. He had driven the dog out
of the man for Il time. but the dog
wouldn't stay out
Strive as he might in tears and pray
ers, the impulse was ovcrpowcrin@ the
inmate passion was rcsistlcss.
AS generally is the case. let him J."
where he would. he found the means of
allaying his craving for Il stimulant.
lie drank.-and fell helpless on pub
lie platform, on which he had been par
AIDED rs the most exemplary total ali
staiucr, that could he taken to Vermont,
to illustrate the personal and public
benefits Of prohibitory Law. that had
been in existence for generation. yet
all that time had been contcmptuouSly
disrcgardcd, and openly dcficd by its pro-
fcSScd friends.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-09-13
THE PRESENT STATUS OF FARMING.

Vt HAS been well said, that the
American farmer is ono Of the
a highest products oI American civil
ization. That he is not a duh and
helpless deliver of the soil but an indep-
"ndant man. with all The cndowments of
cultivated judgment and all the possibii-
ties of success that confront any other
av"cation in this country. That he
makes a study OF his business. apprc-
ciat"s the Importance of rotation Of
crops, understands the utility and rcla-
tive value of fertilizers, is receptive of
new ideas, and that his affairs flourish.
in proportion to his intelligence and APP
plication
The prosperity ot the United States is
intimately associated with the fertility
of its farms and the industry Of its agri-
culturSts. The product of American
soil supplies not only the wants of our
own people, but the surplus crop is prac-
tically Il necessity for millions in alien
countries.
The evolution of farming as Il bust
ness. is one Of the surprises of our
country's development. Nearly ten and
half millions of persons are engaged in
agricultural pursuits, while all other in
dustries combined engage not quite eigh-
teen millions of persons. 0ne-third of
the entire area of the country is devoted
to filling the soil. There are in the
United States to-day 5,739G57 farms.
and the value Of farm property, includ-
ing improvements. stock and implements
is twenty and half billions of dollars.
The number of farms has quadrupled
in the past fifty years, while the value of
the farming land to-day is five times as
great as the selling price of fifty years
ago. More than 100000 farms have
been laid out and fenced in by settlers.
principally in the West, in the past ten
years. Fifteen thousand farms were
given away by the Government during
1901. When the Indian Territory is
opened for settlement, about 1904 s.
100000 acres of fine farming land will
be offered for sale at low prices, and
farming will receive another valuable
acquisition to its ranks. There are 3O6,-
100000 acres of unsettled land in the
United States ready for immediate oc-
cupancy.
The total acreage used for farming
purposes is S41, 100000 acres-an area
which would contain England, Scotland,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-09-13
BABC0CK VS.. ROOSEVELT.

ID THE "i"tnm Of Chairman" h"'-
| X cock, Of the Republican Con-
| 49, Grcssiomal committcr, protection
ami our new foreign policy, are
to constitute tn" ony ISSUES Of this Falls
Congressional Campaign.
Apparently obiviouS of the fact. that
there exists to-day among the great
| masses of the people of the country. an
| Imperative demand for some legislative
| relief from the cXtortionatr burdens put
upon them by MonopoIistic Trusts,-The
Beef Trust. the Coal Combination. the
Sugar Trust. the Steel and Iron Trust,
etc. etc. and that President Roosevelt,
is in person advocating before the people
Il constitutional amendment. and such
other legislation as may he necessary to
correct the evils of these aggressive COM
binationS. vet the Chairman totally ig-
norcs this one very material. and press
ing issue of tn" campaign, which he GER
tainly knows is now up to Congress. and
enters into the present election of Con-
grc$smcn.
i the President to lead one way on
this question. and Congress another
way?
We certainly hope not. Let Republic
can Congressional candidates follow the
President in his assault upon Trusts.
lie is evidently honest in his desire to
curb and rcprcss those that are Mono
poliStic ana evil, and what is more he
has the people behind him.
If Republican Congressional Candid
atcS want to talk protection only to the
people, AZ our contemporary. the Balti-
more American pcrtincntly says, let the
President do the same. He should be-
gin now. He should talk for such pro-
lection, as is nccdcd.-Sanc. honest. anti
trust protection, protection that cares
for our industries. hut protection modi-
fled by the abolition of the duty upon
every trust-madc article or trust product.
Protection. but no Tariffs for Trusts.
If protection is what the Congressional
Candidates wish to exploit in lodging
the Trust question, let President Roosr-
Welt give them that kind of protcctionist
doctrine as the rule of his .Adminstra
ton. In doing So. he will make the cam
paign an Antitrust fight, he will advo-
cate. and make war. for immediate re-
suits, and h" will cause the Rcpubli-
can Candidates to be so whipped by pub
lie sentiment. that when Congress meets.
they will have neither the strength or
desire to attempt to fight him"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-09-13

Ireland, Wales, France, Germany, Aus
tria. Spain. Japan and the Transvaal,
leaving sufficient room for several small
cr countries to 20 in around the edges.
None of these countries. or ail of them
combined. would make respectable
showing with oUr agricultural products.
The" sturcndouS facts and figures
prove. the Importance of til" american
farmer. rs factor in the industrial
status Of our country. His ancestors
hlazod the way thruD-h the traclilcss
wastes. "ni his present prosperity is but
III" harvest Of thu seed they sowcd, and
"Nompitics lhc uudauntcd spirit which
characterized thcm in their early strug-
glr~ against adversely.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-09-13

THE Cecil Wing
operates the ia
NOUS Megenthaler
Linotype machine
that sets the news
Of the paper. 1t
is the finest aud
m ost expensive
type setting ma
chine made, being
considered one Of
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-09-13

\" or a layman prominent in
religious work falls from
grace, the goddess scott, and
the self-righteous throw up their hands
in pious horror.
Instead of lending helping hand, to
lift the fallen, Pharsec-ike they too
often pass by on the other side.
From the self-rightcouS sect, probably,
the repcntant brother, Rev. Samuel w.
Small, who recently collapsed from in
toxication while addressing prohibition
meeting at Brattlcboro. Vermont, will
receive meagre sympathy, and little
encouragement.
All truly good people however whether
prohibitionists or not, will extend him Il
helping hand and accept his repentance
as sincere, since he honestly confessed
his fault, made no attempt to conceal his
weakness, with physicians at hand, will
ing to say that he had been overcome by
an overdose of 'medicnc.'
Still the frank and pcnitent brother
Indignantly rejected all subterfuges.
He spurned TO add the sin of hypo-
crisy To that of drunkenness.
He had taken strong drink, had been
drunk, and was paying the penalty of
his weakness.
He made 4 clean breast of it, and ac-
ceptcd the consequences of his act
doubtless feeling better for his confess
sion.
So much for the incident, now for its
meaning.
We sympathizc with Mr.. Small, and
still believe in him.
w" think his mission for good, as a
reformed drunkard. is not yet ended,
although exhibiting in his case, the ter
rible example of mans weakness. while
wrestling with the passion for intoxic-
ants.
But who furnished the ncbriating cup
that proved his downfall?
Who aided and abcttcd him. in fall
styling in his own person, the clevating
doctrines of total abstinence and prohib-
ition, he was taken to Bratteboro to
teach ?
Evidently knowing his weakness, Mr..
Small did not carry his bottle about with
him. drawing his oratorical inspiration
from his yal.Se or inside pocket.
He was surely not playing the role of
a wandering. selr-loading, self-fring
speak-easy.
As special visitor to Bratteboro. the
hOnored guest of honest men and women,
sincere in their belief, that next to the
laws Of Moses, Prohibtory Law, is
the best thing in the world, and that
Prohibition does prohibit, presumably.
he should have been as safe, from the
disgrace OF public display of drunken
ness in that town, as if locked in the
Tower Of London, the Tombs of New
York, or the Tombs of the Pharoahs.
But nevertheless the means of intoxi-
cation was at hand.
All this is true.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-09-13
TIE MAINE ELECTION.

l.IllOtGII the Democrats made
an unusual effort to reduce the
L Republican majoritics in Maine.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-09-13

4 LTllOtGII the Democrats made
n an unusual effort to reduce the
Il n Republican majoritics in Maine,
they have not succeeded. the re,
turns of the election held on Monday,
showing the election of all the Rcpubli-
can congressman. as well as State ofIi-
GERS and the Legislature. by the average
majoriticS.
The only feature of National interest
in the vote on Congressman is the fact.
that Mr.. Littlcticld ran ahead of his
ticket. This would indicate. that the
people of Maine like those of other
States, favor some policy of Trust rcgu-
lation, of which Mr.. Littlctcld is an ac-
credited champion.
In Presidential years, Names majority
is the standard of Republican cxpccta-
tons. If it is large. the party looks for
sweeping victory throughout the
country. On the other hand, if it falls
below the normal vote. Democratic homes
of success are excited This year tho
majority being above $1,000. points to
continued Republican control in the
lower House of Congress.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-09-13
WHO FURNISHED HIM LIQUOR ?

w vIIEN a preacher of the Gospel
wv or layman prominent in
religious work falls from
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-09-13
Deople's Column.

THIS Colan'n is open for communications
on subjects that concern TIE puJlic. ,rLel sat
ably expressed, and signed by the rrjt,r.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-09-13

TiiE managers and hcnclcialics
of the Monopolistc Combina-
tion>. would have the people
believe, that they have ordered
President Roosevelt, ITO keep off their
toes" But the people know. that the
President is dangerous man to 'ordcr.'
and besides. they propose to order the
Trusts, TO be more careful where they
set their feet.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-09-13

TIE oEoit WHO Is . n SALE Al SysaY
NEWS STAND IN oEon oouNTY-ANp IS
Derived BY seEoIAL CARRIERS IN CLxTcN
North EAST, CEGHr0N, CHESAPEAKE
CITY AND PORT DEPOSIT.
RECEIVE NO ATTENTION.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-10
FIoyverpOts and Birdcnges.

A low, broad window ledge filed
with plants attracted my attention be-
cause of the coverings for the pots
which We're of fine, plated cane or
wicker, stained brown. They opened
and shut, and so inclosed a pot. either
large or small. These are most unob-
trusive and a welcome relief from the
Inevitable jardiniere, which often ruins
the good effect of the plants. Jardi-
nieres are of two classes, very good or
very bad. Some of the very good are
the brass, plain or the Benares, which
are always made in good shapes.
Cheaper Jardinieres OF the good class
are made in heavy pottery, six sided
and left in the natural color. with a
gay green border edge and n bunch of
flowers or fruit, one doesn't know
which. in each hexagon. done in nice
blues and tones of brownish yellow.
Speaking of the wicker jardinieres re-
minds me of some birdcages which
may be bought called thrush cages.
These are big wicker cages. stained
brown or black, the kind one sees in
old illustrations of the Vicar of Wake
field, swinging in the easement win
dows-House Beautiful.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-10
INJURED IN FALL ON
ICE COVERED SIDEWALK

Anton Deisenroth slipped on the icy
walk on Third avenue half Il block
east of the police station this morn
ing and his head struck against the
curbing with such force that he was
rendered unconscious for a time. He
was conveyed in the ambulance to his
home. 1913 Fourth avenue, where sur
gical attention was given him. Owing
to his advanced years Mr.. Deisenroth
will probably be confined to his home
for some time as the result of the I'M
fortunate accident.
DIR. c. +. Lindberg, of Augustana
college, sustained Il fracture of one
of the bones of the right forearm
Saturday afternoon while walking
down the Thirty-eighth street hill. in
this city. He slipped and fell on the
snowy walk with the result that the
ulna was dislocated and the radius
was fractured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-10
Toilet Hints.

A perfumed slip to lay upon the pill
low at night is made of an oblonG of
folded cotton wadding with powdered
orris root scattered over it in a linen
slip. This imparts faint, clinging per-
fume to the hair.
White wine vinegar and two DRAINS
each of rosemary, rue, camphor and
lavender make an excellent skin tonic
If a little is added to the daily bath
water.
There is no better all round skin ap-
plication than cold cream. 1t smooths
and softens the texture and removes
irritation from almost any cause.
Lemons are n general favorite among
toilet accessories. A little juice will
keep the nails in good condition and get
rid of almost any kind of stain.
An excellent aid in keeping the skin
thoroughly clean is a soft face brush
The bristles should not be stiff, and
this useful toilet article should be
welded with great discretion.
4 thin paste of salad oil and salt will
remove hot water marks from polished
tables and trays.
Attention Court of Honor No. 81.
The annual election of officers will
be held Thursday night, Dec. II. All
members of this court are urged to be
present. c. {. KIRSCH, w. c.
J. III. Kerr, Recorder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-10

tainments yet to come in the Y. M. C.
A. course at the Illinois theatre. Re-
served seat tickets may me had at the
association rooms for the entire
course for 50, $1.75 and $3.50, accord
| ing to location. Single admission, re-
served seat, so cents; gallery, 25 cents.
Ed Olson, who was brought to this
city from the upper epd of the coun-
ty, where he had been taken up as a
vagrant, when searched at the county
Jail was found to have $112.S5 on his
person, the money being in bills and
distributed about his clothing. There
fore the plan to prosecute him as
vagrant fell through and he was re-
leased.
John Gilmore's general store in Mi
ian, which is closed pending the bank
ruptcy proceedings that have been be-
gun by the owner, was entered by
burglars early this morning and
about 1,5OO cigars and parts of two
butts of tobacco were taken. The
guilty parties got away with their
plumber undiscovered and have not so
far been traced.
Nothing further has been heard to
throw any light upon the identity of
the man supposed to be Thomas
James. who died here Sunday morn
ing, but it is learned that he told par
ties in this city that his name was
H. Il. Ellington. The body will be
buried tomorrow if there are no other
The representative of the Eclipse
Stove company, who has been at the
Peoples Power company's office to-
day, finds that Rock Island is n live
lier town than he anticipated. The
100 gas heaters which are being given
away to gas consumers are nearly all
applied for. Those wanting stoves
will have one more day to make APP
plication for them. After tomorrow
no applications will be received.
Articles of incorporation of the
East Moline Athletic club were filed
for record in the office of the county
recorder yesterday afternoon. The
according to the instru-
ment. is not TO be conducted for gain,
but the object is to promote athletics
for the recreation of the members.
NJ. Nelson, {. Collins and j. II. Steele
are the ineorporators and form the
first board of directors. The head
quarters of the organization will be
at 100 Ninth street, East Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-10
SOCIAL DOINGS.

The first banquet of the Rock ISL
and County Medical society, held at
the Harper house last evening, proved
an exceedingly pleasant function,
bringing together the majority of the
physicians of the two cities and a
number from the rural communities.
Following the collation., which was
served at $3.50, there was an inn
promptu program, feature of which
was a talk by DIR. G. q. Craig, ST., on
the work of DIR. Lorenz, the Vienna
specialist, with whom he visited pro-
fessionally recently in Chicago.
The Woman's Relief union is to give
a bean social at Memorial hall Friday
evening.
The Jolly Six has issued invitations
for a dancing party at Carse hall the
evening of Dec. 90.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-10
A FINE DISPLAY

OF Ready Framed Pictures. Pastels, WatG r
COlOrs, Engravings, Etc
We have a fine assortment of ready
framed pictures suitable for Christ
mas presents. We also carry a choice
line of pastels. water colors, engrav-
ings and phOtocromes. We have the
exclusive agency for the celebrated
Cosmos" pictures. If you have any
pictures you would like to have franz
ed. we can suit in quality. price and
workmanship. We carry the largest
stock of mouldings in the city. Come
and see US. Open evenings.
II. L. MASON.
$50 Twentieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-10
The Weather.

Threatening tonight and
Thursday, with probably
snow f1urries; colder tonight.
j. M. SHERIEk,
Observer.
Temperature a. m. 81; at
$50 p. M. SO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-10

When once liberated within your
system it produces a most wonderful
effect. It's worth ones last dollar to
feel the pleasure of life that comes by
taking Rocky Mountain Tea. I. H.
Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-10
Warning. Warning.

Beware of substitutes offered by
INSCRIPTIONS dealers in place of Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar, Foley's Kidney
Cure and Banner Salve. Dishonest
dealers for little extra profit will
try to palm off worthless prepare
tions nplace of these valuable medi-
cines that have stood the test of
years, and thus jeopardize the lives
of their victims. For sale by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-10

All the news all the time-The
Argus.
The age-herald., 1902-05-14
U. D. DUPLICATES
 MEET IN DEMOPOLIS
MRS. A. L. DOWDLE OF MONTGOM- FRY, PRESIDENT-MRS. LElWS OF BIRMINGHAM RESPONDS TO ADDRESS OF WELCOME.

Demopolis, May 13.-(Special) - The sixth annual convention of the Daughters of the Confederacy, Alabama division, met here at the opera house. The con- L. Dowdle, president of the state United Daughters of the Confederacy, and prayer was offered by the Rev. John A. Harri- son.
 The address of welcome was delivered by Mrs. G. Wash Taylor in a very inn pressive manner, and responded to by Mrs. Nose Garland Lewis of Birming- ham.
 The business of the convention was taken up almost entirely with chapter reports and a committee on credentials was appointed. The committee reported on permanent organization as follows: Mrs. A. L. Dowdle. Montgomery, presi- dent; Miss Mary Watts, secretary; Mrs. J. w. A. Sanford treasurer The com mittee on credentials also reported that there were seventy-three delegates and seven officers entitled to seats as dele gates on the floor of the convention.
 At the meeting this afternoon the old soldiers fund was discussed at some length. but was finally postponed to come up later on.
 Tonight at S:30 o'clock a reception was rendered the delegates to the U. D. c. convention at Bluff Hall the palatial home of Miss Eugenia Lyon. The city Is filled with visitors who seem to be en- toying themselves to the utmost.
The age-herald., 1902-05-14
HUNTSVILLE
Control of Huntsville Railway, Light and Power Go. Changes Hands.

Huntsville. May 19.-(Special.) .)-Control of the Huntsville Railway. Light and Power Company has passed from Presi- dent Alfred l.. Sweeney and Frank Graves, who have held a controlling in terest for the past year. President Swee- ney returned from New York yesterday evening after having closed the sale of his interest, and will wind up his affairs here and return to his home in New York. The names of the purchasers of the interest of Messrs. Sweeney and Graves have not yet been made public.
 The Armour Packing Company will es- tablish large cold storage plant on the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railroad at the corner of West Clinton street. Representatives of the company state that a handsome building will be put up. The Southern Railroad officials tried to locate the plant on their line but more advantageous site was found on the rival railroad.
 The assessed valuation of Madison coun- ty property this year is $6, LOGO, or s7O0 900 in excess of the valuation of last year. Tax Assessor Garner has just fin ished his assessments and finds that property Is more valuable this year than it has ever been before.