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Amador ledger., 1902-02-14
THE MAGIC NUMBER.
A Suggestion by the Cynic That Set
the Others Thinking.

A Suggestion by the Cynic That Set
the Others Thinking.
81 often hear of the magic number"
said some one. "What number is it"
"Why, nine, of course" replied some
one else. "There are nine muses., you
know, and you talk of a nine days
wonder. Then you bowl at ninepins,
and a cat has nine lives"
"Nonsenser' broke in another. "Sev-
en- is the magic number. Seventh
heaven, don't you know, and all that;
seven colors in the rainbow, seven
days in the week, seventh son of a
seventh son-great fellow-and''-
''Tush. tushr' remarked a third.
"Five's the number you mean. A
man has five fingers ON his hand and
five toes on his foot, and he has five
senses, and'-
''Three is undoubtedly the magic
NUMBER" interrupted another, because
people give three cheers, and Jonah
was inside a whale three days and
three nights, and if at first you don't
succeed, try, try again-three times,
you seer
This was received with some con-
tempt by the company, and soulful
youth gushed out:
'Two, oh, two is the magic num-
ber-oneself and one other, the adored
one-just two!"
A hard featured individual, who had
been listening to the conversation hith-
erto unmoved, here remarked in a
harsh voice:
''The magic number is number one
in this world, and if you want to sue
ceed never forget it."
An interval of deep thought on the
part of all followed, after which they
went in silently to supper.-Pearson's.
Amador ledger., 1902-02-14
Blundered Into 1t.

He-And so you are really going to
marry that professor-you, the heroine
Of a thousand engagements! How did
you ever come to accept him?
His Cousin (from college)-Why. you
see. he proposed In Greek, and when
refused him got mixed up IN my
negatives and accepted him, and now
I'm too proud to acknowledge my blum
iiey
Amador ledger., 1902-02-14
A Novelty.

Suppose I give you your supper"
said the tired looking woman. "What
will you do to earn it?'
Madam" said Meandering Mike, 'I'll
give you de opportunity of seein' a man
go t'roo a whole meal wit'out findin'
fault wit single thing"
The woman thought minute and
then told him to come in and she'd SET
the table.-Washingt Star.
Amador ledger., 1902-02-14
Now They Don't Speak.

Ethel-If ten men were to ask you to
marry them, what would that be?
Amy-What would it be?
Ethel-A tender.
Amy-And If one should ask you
what would that be?
Ethel don't know. What?
Amy-A wonder.-London Fun.
Amador ledger., 1902-02-14
Harsh NeighbOrs.

Glow do you like your neighbors?"
"Not bit" said the woman who was
tying a little boys hat on. "You see
they don't like children"
"How do you know?"
"They hurt Reginald's feelings dread
fully. When he throws stones at their
dog or plays the hose on their window
they look real cross at himp-Wash.
ington Star.
Amador ledger., 1902-02-14
The Horses and Saddle.

A man bought three horses and a
saddle for 1920. If he puts the saddle
on the first horse, they cost as much
as the other two horses; IL he puts the
saddle on the second horse, they cost
two times as much as the first and
third, and If he puts the saddle on the
third horse they cost three times as
much as the first and second. Find
the cost Of each.-Mathematical Puz-
ZleS,
Amador ledger., 1902-02-14
You Know What You Are Taking

When you take Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic because the formula is
plainly printed on every bottle showing
that it is simply Iron and Quinine in
tasteless form. No Cure, No Pay. SOC.
Amador ledger., 1902-02-14
Humility,

Humility is the means Of progress.
When we realize how little we know,
we shall yearn and strive to know
more; when we feel how imperfect is
our character, and not till then, we
shall make earnest efforts after our
improvement.
Amador ledger., 1902-02-14
The Unpleasant Boarder.

you do not often get better steak
than that" said the landlady. hoping
for compliment.
Yes, I seldom eat elsewhere" re-
piled De Crouch, to whom it was al
ways easier to keep up his reputation
than his board bill. - Indianapolis
News.
Amador ledger., 1902-02-14
Mo.tIy Eortis.imo.

Hunt-It seems strange to me TO hear
you criticlse your wife's reflections as
harangues, In view Of the fact that In
the earlier days Of your married life
you spoke Of your wife's voice as the
very soul Of music.
Blunt-Thats all right, too, but you
see she's drifted from the Italian to
the Wagnerian school.-Richmond Dis.
patch.
Amador ledger., 1902-02-14
MIR. Thomasson,s Lesson.

eyes," said Mr.. Thomasson, II went
home intoxicated one night about ten
years ago, and the lesson my wife
taught me made a lasting impression
on my BRAIN"
what did she sayr
"She didn't say anything. The last
ing impression refer to was made by
a flatiron. See that pT-IndIanap
oils Sun.
Amador ledger., 1902-02-14
Ont of Prnctice.

Mrs. Van Dauber (criticaily)-Poor
thing! This picture Of Mrs. Smith
looks as II she hadn't a particle of
spirit left.
Van Dauber-She hasn't. Her hus-
band lets her have her own way in
everything, without an argument
Judge
Amador ledger., 1902-02-14
Apiary and Apes.

Host-Now that you've seen the
house and the stable, want to show
you our apiary.
Old Gentleman-Well, l s'pose I've
got to, but If there's anything l hate
it's monkeys.-San Francisco Chron-
icle
Amador ledger., 1902-02-14
A Precocious Young.ter.

Tommy-Mamma, the teacher says
It's wrong to wound anything.
His Mother-Yes, dear.
Tommy-Well. papa wound the clock
last night.-Jewelers' Weekly.
Amador ledger., 1902-02-14

A man may not appear to advantage
with his hands in his pockets, but it is
better than having them in the pockets
of others.-Chicago News.
Amador ledger., 1902-02-14
Not So Rrave.

Blobbs-He says he would rather
fight than eat.
Slobs-Pugnacious, eh?
Blobbs-No; Observation-Disclosures
Record.
Amador ledger., 1902-02-14
M. E. Church Services,

Preaching every Sunday at II a m. and 80
p. m. Sunday school, 2 p. m; Senior Epworth
League, 6:45 p. M; Midweek Prayer meetings,
Thursday, 1880 pm.
Rev. G. H. Van Vliet nastor
Amador ledger., 1902-02-14

A mans labors must pass like the
sunrises and sunsets of the world. The
next thing. not the last, must be his
care
Amador ledger., 1902-02-14

A bachelor says that love Is a combi-
nation Of diseases-an affection Of the
heart and an Inflammation of the
brain.-Chicago News.
Amador ledger., 1902-02-14
Favorite Nearly Everywhere.

Constipation means dullness, de-
preston, headache, generally disorder
ed health. De Wits Little Early
Risers stimulate the liver, open the
bowels and relieve this condition. Safe,
speedy and thorough. They never
grippe. Favorite pills. Kerr's Phar-
macy, Jackson.
Amador ledger., 1902-02-14

Rules Of grammar cannot give us a
mastery Of language, rules of rhetoric
cannot make US eloquent, rules Of con-
duct cannot make US good.-Aphorlsms
and Reflections.
Amador ledger., 1902-02-14

This would be much more peaceful
world If lots of grown up people as well
as children could only be seen and not
heard.-Chicago News.
Amador ledger., 1902-02-14
Genuine Faith Cure.

Towne-Do I understand you to sa,
that Spencers case was really a faitl
cure?
Browne-Yes. You see, the doctor
and the druggist both trusted him.
Chicago Journal.
Amador ledger., 1902-02-14

To keep boys off the street corners
furnish them with room to their lik'
ing and make their boy friends vel
come to II,
Amador ledger., 1902-02-14

Why is it that gloves worn by pail
bearers are always too long In the fin
gers ?-Atchison Globe.
Amador ledger., 1902-02-14

To learn the worth of a mans reli-
gion do business with hhim.-Aphorisms
and Reflections.
Amador ledger., 1902-02-14

Houses in London are sold with or
without their furnishings and fit
ments."
Amador ledger., 1902-02-14

Subscribe for the Ledger. Only $3.50
a year.
Give us daily some good bread. Pio-
neer Flour makes the best. &-S-tta
Amador ledger., 1902-02-14
Mems $500 Shoes
$3.50

Extra high cut = double
soles-outside counters
soft uppers--shoes are ten
inches high.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-17
Strikes a Rich Find.

II was troubled for several years
with chronic indigestion and nervous
debility" writes L. G. Green, of Lam
caster. y. Fl. mo remedy helped me
until i began using Electric Bitters,
which did me more good than all the
medicines l ever used. They have al
so kept my wife in excellent health
for years. She says Electric Bitters
are just splendid for female troubles,
that they are a grand tonic and in
-vigorator for weak, run down wo-
men. No other medicine can take its
place in our family" Try them. On
ly soc. Satisfaction guaranteed by
Hartz & Ullemeyer, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-17

Rear Admiral Howell. who ranks
only second To Admiral Dewey in the
United States navy. retires today
having reached the age limit. His
retirement Wiu ~ ig ADMIRAL RemeN
to the head Of the list of rear adj
mirals. and Will result in the promo
tion of Captain CrOwninshield To the
grade of rear admiral. and permit the
carrying out of the plan tn place that
officer in charge of the European
squadron. ADMIRAL Remey is now on
his way home from the Philippines.
where he has been i'm command of the
Pacific squadron.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-17
Convert WivilI to Stick Beyond the
Period of Probation.

Former Police Judge Harry G. Wi
Will. late candidate for the nominal
tion of Justice of the peace before the
republican city-tOwnship convention.
has FASTENED. through the medium of
an open letter. TO assure the republic
cans of Rock Island that though I'M
successful in the nomination, he will
labor just as hard for the success of
the ticket. While some of the for
tune-favored party in Rock Island
may not he able To comprehend why
the party's new convert should have
felt called upon TO so publicly de-
clare himself. doubtless both parties
will feel deeply grateful to the
squire for the bit of comforting in
forma ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-17
The Staggering of Humanity.

The prophecy of President Kruger
at the beginning of the war in South
Africa has been more than fulfilled.
England has been slowly forcing the
brave Beers to yield but at what a
price. Blood and treasure have been
poured out until the sands of the
TransvaaI and of the Orange Free
State are red and the Golfers of Great
Britain are almost empty. Humanity
has been staggered and England has
been taxed as never before in her
long history of wars. and yet the
Beers are not entirely defeated.
Not since the struggle in South
Africa began has England suffered a
defeat more wounding to her pride
than that of so recent date when the
Boer general Delarey captured Gen.
Methuen and his whole force of more
than ZOO men. IL is not possible tn
view This struggle in South Africa
unbiased without wishing. nay. hop
ing that something better than abso-
lutte subsection and utter defeat
were to be the reward of Boer valOr
and sacrifice and persistence. The
unconquerable burghers have won
the admiration of the world. Their
faults and mistakes have been for
gotten in the brilIiancy of their mag
nificence. And the world. which
stands to admire, would cheer to the
echo any measure that would close
the painful struggle and leave the
Beers in possession of the principles
for which they have withstOOd so long
the largest army England ever sent
across the seas.
The Beers may in the end lose that
for which they have battled. and suf-
fered and sacrificed. but humanity
will be still more severely staggered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-17
IL. S. McCABE s CO., ROCK ISLAND

elapsed. l conclude you were uissaus
fed with the board"
"He broke Jail last week." remarked
Martin. We've been watching for
him ever since"
How did you happen to take my
name?" asked the judge of the prison
or.
Faith. it's the only name l knew
likely To pass in this house.
You have n good memory. I'll fix
my name on your mind still better next
time"
Mr.. Murphy was taken to the police
station prior to being sent back to his
quarters nj inc penItentEIry. aIrs.
Schermerhorns ball proceeded gayly.
only Il few of the guests who Happened
TO be in the hall knowing that any
thing unusual had occurred
OLIVE PENNEWILL-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-17
When Pathetic Little AIphonsO Be
comes King. 49, H-

Poor little pale-faced. pathetic Al
phonso NH becomes king of Spain
MAY IL. on which date he takes the
oath. climbs into his throne and sue
ceeds his mother as the first person
in Spain. Thereafter. if his health
permits. he is going to make his
first tour of the continent and inspect
the available supply of marriageabIe
Eprincesses. He is only I5--in Spain
royalty comes of age" al 16-but
affairs of state require that Il mar
riage should be arranged at once.
1t would he hard 70 imagine a more
saddening figure than this gallant
little king being led about through
the courts of Europe that pros
pective bidders may get look ut the
goods. Afterwards it will be the
Spanish premier who concludes the
arrangements.
And vet with all little Alphonso
has many distinctions. He is the
only bachelor king. the only mon
arch who was born king and also
as the Youngest of European mon
archs. Queen Wilhelmina coming
next in line. He has given promise
of high spirit. strong patriotism, a
rather stiff conservatism and con-
siderable haughtineSs. He is devot-
eddy attached Tea his mother. and with
good reason. for she has devoted her
life 10 him and gone through I'M
popularity. disaster and despair for
him with spirit that has won for her
the unwilling admiration of the
Spanish people, who used 10 speak
nF bt,f ~
now realize that. everything consid-
cred. Spain couldn't have been in bet
ter hands these past 16 years. She
will probably be the power behind
the throne for some time to come.
although she leaves the throne for
ever on May Il. Premier Sagasta.
who is wise and patriotic old man.
Will stand further i'm the background
and, manage both mother and son.
And even behind him is still another
figure. looming large and black-the
dreaded marquis of Teneriffe-other-
wise our old Cuban friend. Gen. Wey-
Ter. They made him minister of war
To keep him quiet. but many believe
il * only a question of time before
he heads a republican movement and
plants himself in the presidents
chair.
Today Spain, shorn of her colonies.
is a second rate power, with dis
organized army-some of which ii
would like to disband if il were not
that the discharged troops. bitter be-
cause of the loss of the only employ
ment they understood. would be
sure TO become republicans forth
with; with a navy that-has not exist
ed since the overwhelming disasters
of Manila bay and Santiago; with a
naval department which has cost the
country just as much since the navy
ceased to exist as it did before; with
a great swarm of priests exempt from
taxation and from punishments for
crime; with corruption in govern
ment departments. a custom of such
long standing that the public takes
il for granted: with a political sys-
tenn by which the results of a ma
tional election can he foretold the
day before the election is held; with
the great manufacturing city of Bar
celona seething with revolt and
bloodshed and anxious to join itself
TO France: with the whole country
grumbling and growing with discon-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-17

tent and yet having no idea of how
the situation can he relieved.
Is ii any wonder that the king is n
sad little figure of "A man and that at
the back of the coronation festivities
hangs a black curtain.
Yet Alphonso is really popular and
beloved in Spain, in spite of the fact
that the republican party seems to
be growing steadily. 1t is said that
as long as the little king lives the
monarchy is fairly safe. But after
that-the deluge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-17

Gen. Nelson y. Miles has been turn
ed down again. He asked To he sent
on tour of inspection of the Philip
pines as head of the army. Secretary
Root. however. declined to sanction
such thing. and President Roosevelt
has approved of the attitude of the
secretary of war. The administration
* thoroughly convinced that the gen
eral talks too freely and too frankly
about his observations and convic-
lions to permit him to go to the Phil
ippines.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-17
Democratic Committee Acted Wisely


The democratic county committee
deferring the call for the county con-
vention. Every argument that could
be raised seemed against premature
action in this matter. The party's
chances are too favorable. not only in
the city election this spring. but i'm
the county election to come in the
fall. TO be ieopardized by what might
prove hasty move now.
With such an outlook the party
should have time to consider it's
course and to shape il by the force
of circumstances. Having been given
now the opportunity by the county
committee. there is no reason why it
should not have the advantage of the
best Judgment and best material in
the formation of it's county ticket
and i'm otherwise preparing itself TO
go before the people of the county in
the fall election. Harmony prevails.
and one of the most hopeful signs
came in the assurances from those
who talked To the committee Satur-
day of the determination To subordi-
nate personal desires TO party well
fare. which means public welfare.
Although there were differences of
opinion as To the eXpediency of call
ing an early convention, all gave eX-
preston to the conviction that party
fealty and party consideration should
be paramount. Earnest as NAV have
been the arguments on both sides of
the question. only good feeling at
tended the proceedings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-17

John ID. Long. secretary Of the navy,
has accepted an invitation from the
Boston Latin school association to be
present AT a dinner on April at the
Exchange club. Secretary Long once
taught in the school as a substitute
for n short time. DIR. Edward Everett
Hale will preside at the dinner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-17
Surgeons Knife Not Needed.

Surgery is no longer necessary to
cure piles. De Wits Witch Hazel
Salve cures such cases at once, re-
moving the necessity for dangerous,
painful and expensive operations.
For scalds, cuts, burns. wounds,
bruises. sores and skin diseases it is
unequalled. Beware of counterfeits.
All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-17

The Ousting of the former labor
leader. 4. V. Powderly. from the snap
he had under the republican national
administration, will not occasion uni
verSaI sorrow. Powderly posed a.
one of those political patriots that
seIf-respecting men have little use
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-17

The ship subsidy bill. in the shape
i'm which il is proposed by the ma
iority of the senate committee to pass
it. is so iniquitOus that even Senators
Allison and Spooner felt constrained
To take whack at il Saturday II
is believed that the attitude of these
statesmen has given the measure
severe setback.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-17

The republican state central com
mittee will meet at Springfield
Thursday. the 25th inst. 10 select
the place and time for holding the
state convention Springfield and
Peoria are applicants for the conven-
lion
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-17

From all appearances the admins
tration's Cuban policy has had mar
row escape from turning turtle in the
middle of the stream.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-17

Mclean county republicans in the
home of Joe Fifer. turned down the
Yates-Lorimer-H Hopkins machine Sat
urday and instructed for the Dawes
Sherman-Deere crowd.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-17
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924 Second
Avenue. Rock Island, Ill Entered at the
Postonace as Second-class matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-17

The Semmes family of New Orleans
has presented the supreme court of
Louisiana a portrait of Thomas j.
SemmeS. the eminent. jurist. which
will he hung in the old supreme court
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-17

| If some great power does not rec
ognize justly such unfaltering devo-
ton 10 the cause of liberty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-17

BY THE j. w. POTTER co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-17

TERMS-Daily. 10 cents per week. Weekly,
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ACCOMMODATIONS of political or argumen-
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nave real name attached for publication No
such articles will be printed over fictitious
signatures
Correspondence solicited from every town
ship in Rock Island county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-25
BOOTH HARRINGTON SPEAKS.
Author and Candidate for Legislature
 In Indiana Talks Briefly.

Indianapolis, Ind, October 24 = Booth Tarkinton, the author, republican candi- date for the legislature, made his first political speech tonight. It was at an engine house, the crowd being people of his own ward. The county committee m sisted that he appear, but MT. Tarkinton confined his remarks to the briefest pos sible space. He spoke as follows:
 MT. Chairman and Gentlemen: I wish to explain that 1 did not expect to be one of the speakers tonight but really sy1ne out for the pleasure of meeting you, and it is a great pleasure
 ''The only thing that we need to em- phasize Is the necessity of getting out our votes. There are eight candidates from this second ward. The man that we need to reach Is the apethic. Even the demo- crats want to get out the vote. This IS what we are working for.
 ''We have been listening to the speeches that others here have been making Witn a great deal of qualification. tried to re- member some of the things that were said at the other meeting, but l think there has been said pretty nearly all that there is to say-that is, we must stir up the apathetic.
 snThank you very much
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-25
LILLY WHITES" AT
 STATE CAPITAL
STEINFELD ATTACKS POLITICAL RECORD OF CONGRESSMAN WI LEY WHICH WAS SEVERE, BUT HUMOROUS.

Montgomery, October 24.-(Special)- J. A w Smith, republican nominee for governor, and Julius sternfeld, nominee for congress, spoke at the opera house tonight to an audience of some 15O, all
 Smith speech was devoid of special features except his reiteration of his party's purpose to steer clear of the negro, however displeasing 1t might by to MT. Roosevelt and General Clark son.
 Steinfeld's attack on the political re cord of his opponent, Colonel Wiley, was severe but humorous. Among the charges was that Wiley made way with the amenments to the city charter bill which were stolen during the last session of the legislature He claimed to be the white mans candidate and again de clared that his party is done with the negro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-25
GAN FLY THE U. s. FLAG.
Executive Order Concerning Naviga- tion in the Philippines Published.

Washington, October 24-The executive order relating to commerce and naviga- ton in the Philippines, the substance or which has been published, is as follows
 White House, Washington,
 "October 23 1902
 .'The executive order of July 5, lSsS prescribing the condition upon which of~ ficers of the customs in the Philippine Islands, ceded to the United States by Spain. may issue a certificate of protec- tion and flag of the United States on the high seas and all ports, shall not be deemed to preclude the power and au- thority of the Philippine commission to enact laws extending the right or privil- ege of inter-island or coastwise trade in the Philippine archipelago to foreign ves- sells during the period while the laws reg ulating the coastwise trade of the United States are inapplicable thereto under the provisions of the act of congress, entitled An act temporarily to provide revenue for the Philippine Islands and for other purposes, approved March & 1902
 THEODORE ROOSEVELT"