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Rock Island Argus., 1903-12-31

I the Danes would remark, Skudaar has
arrived; as the Germans would observe,
it is now schaltjahr; as the Swedes
would say, it is skottar; as the Ital-
ians would declare, ammo bisestile is
with us, and, as the Portuguese would
intimate, ammo bisseXto is here after
long and weary years of absence. Do
you hear, Reuben Kidder, it is schrick-
eljaer, lepe-zere, hlaup-ar, skudaar,
schaltjahr, skottar, ammo bissestile, an
no bissexto?
"Why, II didn't know it was as
bad as all that" Reuben said sorrow
fully. Pretty rough on the alphabet,
isn't it? Oh!' he added suddenly.
''Why, of course. To be sure. Ger
tainly. How stupid of me! You mean
that it's leap year"
"AhT she whispered softly. "How
did you ever guess it? Do you know,
Reuben, what happened on leap year?'
''Surep' he said promptly. zone day
more in the year. Seems funny to
have 800 days instead of 365, doesn't
it? That reminds me of story
Reuben" she interrupted firmly,
something else happened-something
more important Now, tell me frankly.
Do you think women should-should''-
Nor he cried, glancing toward the
two locked doors.
''Do you think women should she
repeated.
mot much!'' he broke in. 'sNot in a
hundred years! 1t is unwomanly. 1t
is
His voice quavered, and he looked
about him nervously, as if seeking
some avenue of escape.
GAS was about to remark, Reuben, -
she went on coldly. implacably, "do
you think the women of this country
Should''-
With a moan he ran across the room,
fumbling at the doors with trembling
fingers. Both were not only locked, but
the keys were in her pocket. And who,
who, he thought. could ever find wo-
mans pocket? He glanced with long
ing eyes toward the windows. but her
tall, wiIlowy, determined form was be-
tween them and him.
SeiZing him by one arm, Katharyn
Jones led him back to his chair, into
which he collapsed like a punctured
tire.
Reuben Kidder," she cried, placing
the keys to both doors IN his nerveless
fingers, Reuben Kidder, do you think
women should-uOte?"
Wildly shrieking, "Skudaar. schalt-
iabr, hlaup-ar, skot9ar. schriekeIiaeri'
he bolted through one of the unbolted
doors and trotted a two minute mile
between Katharyn Jones and his own
bachelor fireSitka IUi+bOut tho aid of n
single pacemaF.er or wind shield.
Rock Island Argus., 1903-12-31

it to Jack, who tremendously relieved
the guest of his hat and a great coat.
in keeping with the dress suit, but
not thought of by the boys in their
haste. The lowing white beard and
bushy gray locks were unmistakably
those of the children's patron saint
Jack gravely introduced the caller to
Jim and Tom. Santa spoke in hoarse
whisper, explaining that he had caught
a heavy cold on Christmas. AS Jack
waved the visitor to a chair Mrs. Boun-
Ger started to suggest further introduc-
tions, thus disconcerting Jack, who
pointed out the wrong seat. please
be seated" he stammered.
Santa dropped with very much of an
at homo air, but Immediately bounded
up, yelling in the undisguised voice of
Bouneer pere, Great Scotti'
ITS dadl It's only dad after allp'
shouted Willie, gleefully dancing
around the room. II put the tacks on
Jacks own chair cause he was mean
enough to leave me out. Kids ain't SO
lslow, be they, map
GEORGE WALTON JAMES.
Rock Island Argus., 1903-12-31

and note. 1t was a bright idea, and he
and Mrs. 'Bouncer resolved to push the
fun aloD g. They even invited some
friends TO time their own visits to the
hour W hen Santa should call.
The secret was we'll kept on both
sides, for even disgruntled Willie
didyI't 'squeaI." The boys set four
chairs, only four, in circle near the
r. '.gister for the confab of Santa with
The three "big'' Bouncer boys and were
on tenter hooks all the afternoon wait
ing for the royal visitor. 1t was late
twilight and the parlor comfortably
filed with neighbors when Mr.. Santa
Claus was formally announced. Mrs.
Bouncer received the card and handed
Rock Island Argus., 1903-12-31


Did you know that according to the
old English of the dictionary it is now
lepe-zere?"
"Lepe-zere?" the young man faltered.
''What is lepe-zere?"
''They call it hlaup-ar in Icelandic
Did you know it was hlaup-ar?' she
asked, ignoring his query.
''Well, no, 1 can't say that did"
eyes, it is now schrickeljaer, as they
say in middle Dutch" Katharyn con-
tinued firmly. There's no getting
around it, Rubey; it is lepe-zere. hlaup-
ar, schrickeljaer, and-and don't you
forget it,"
tt know a little table d'hote
French said Reuben, "but old Eng
lish, middle Dutch aud Icelandic are
all Greek to-
He did his best to look puzzled. He
also looked a bit frightened.
Reuben Kidder,'' said the girl, ''as
Rock Island Argus., 1903-12-31
BOWLBY,S

1eO9-1eO9A Second Avenue.
Rock Island Argus., 1903-12-31
SHE WANTED TO
KNOW < { II..z.,,..z,:s r.r,. zss.:- r....

as the clock struck ~ and the
~ bells began noisily proclaiming
- to the world that the new year
had arrived Il look of grim de-
termination passed over the face of
Katharyn Jones. She locked both doors
leading from the room, carefully in
spected the windows to see if they
were securely fastened, and then she
gIided to the side OF Reuben KiddeE.
''AIr. Kidder-Reuben-o may call
you Reuben?' she said softly.
"Why, certainly-if it will give you
pleasure" the young man replied.
dropping his eyes before her gaze.
Reuben-Rube-Rub there is some
rhing have long wished to say to you,"
she went on. land the auspicious, the
psychological moment has just arrived.
Rock Island Argus., 1903-12-31

Every victim of piles knows too
well the discomfort and annoyance
they cause. Piles are always an indi-
cation of disorder which, if neglected
certainly leads to the most serious
rectal and intestinal diseases.
1 cure piles, allaying the rectal in
fiammatioR and removing its causes.
Many diseases and disorders of the!
delicate female organs are the result
of rectal ailments and cannot be cure6a
until the cause is removed Thous-
ands of women are suffering daily tori
lures from female disorders becauSe
their physicians have not discovere
that the cause of their trouble is som e
rectal disease. l have given specif
attention during my years of study
Rock Island Argus., 1903-12-31
| cure Piles, Fistu1a, Chronic
Constipation, Fissures, and all 9th
er Rectal and Intestinal Diseases
without pain or the knife.

and practice to the reflex action of
rectal diseases on the femalej organs
and have cured hundreds of cases of
female disorders which have (baffied
other physicians for years. WomeR-
suffering from diseases peculiar 10
their sex which their physicians have
been unable to cure should consult
me. My office offers every privacy
and female attendants are at the SER
vice of my patients.
L cure all disorders of the Rectum
and Intestines.
The entire digestive tract from the
stomach to the rectum is one of my
specialties. Ny methods of treatment
offer a certain cure for ali diseases
of this portion of the human system
and their reheXes whenever a cure is
possible to human skill. 1 do not
take all cases, but / guarantee q
cure whenever I take case.
1 am especially desirous of cases
which other physicians have failed to
cure. Physicians having obstinate
cases under treatment are invited to
consult me, free of charge. +
Can and investigate. Consultation
free.
DR.. Horne's Bio-Chemic treatment
and the free X-RAY EXAMINATIONlN
Mitchell & Lynde Bldg, Rock Isl
and. Take elevator to 4th floor.
Rooms 40, so and 81. Hours 9 to s.
Evenings Z to s. Sunday 9 to 12.
Rock Island Argus., 1903-12-31
sIr. Payne,s wit.

Charlotte Smith is q local crusader.
Every member of congress and cabinet
officer knows her, for she is constantly
advocating reforms of various kinds to
them. i time ago she came into the
postoffice department and made a prop
osition concerning postoffice move
ment to Private Secretary Whitney
Mr.. whitney told Postmaster General
Payne about it.
''Who sent that in?' asked Payne.
Charlotte smith, said Whitney.
'sPshaww replied the postmaster gem
eral. .'She fathers everything and
mothers nothing"
CARL SCHOFTELD.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-01
LABOR AND LEISURE.

There is a notion, says one of the
innumerable modern writer's, ''that
leisure or 'semi,leasure' class-what-
ever that may be-in some way tends
to promote refinement and higher civ
ilization. The fact of history past and
PRESENTS that leisure produces coarse
ness and mental deterioration in the
overwhelming majority of those who
have it, whereas all civilization is the
product of toll pursued under compul-
sion."
But the highest confinement does
not come merely through toll. Labor
is the foundation of all progress, all
prosperity, all art. Those who do not
exalt labor degrade themselves. But
the leisure class, where it is not too
large and where it is not merely idle
as amntter of fashion, is not an aid
to the country. Of course, those who
do absolutely nothing are of little
value, and outside of the limited
world of fashion, with its form of idle
ness and dissipation, there are few
such. There are few who do not lab Or
in~some capacity. A certain amount
of leisure is necessary to the best
thought and highest conceptions.
Labor may be imposed until it dwarfs
and narrows and coarsens the mind
and spirit and shuts out the view of
the beautiful. Labor may reduce the
| laborer to q mere animated clod of
clay, of which ''the man with the hoe"
is type. Labor exalteth, but cease
less toll does not develop the best
thought or finer sensibIlities. Both
toll and idIeness may produce coarse
ness and mental deterioration. How
much better it would be if the balances
of this world were so adjusted that
each of us mortals might have
An elegant sun1c1ency, content,
Retirement, rural quiet, friendship, DO ks,
Ease and alternate labor, useful life,
Progress i've virtue, and approving Heaven!
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-01
DOCTORS BLUNDERs.

What Legal Methods Applied to Med
icaI Practice Would Uncover.
S'Now that I am through with medi-
cine I can speak of the profession in a
fashion that 1 would not If I was still
In the practice" said gentleman who
has been known as a successful physi-
clan in New York for years as he sat
at luncheon in the Lawyers club.
"Of course ] don't care to have my
name mentioned, for have lots Of good
friends in the profession, but the fact
Is that the profession of medicine would
be nearly ruined if it had to be con-
Quoted as you gentlemen Of the bar
practice your calling.
eve have a great advantage over
you, for you in your cases are subject
ed to the EXTREMIST publicity while we
in our cases have the utmost conceal
ment. Just suppose that in our cases
we had judge who knew as much as
or more than we did presiding over our
actions and, worse than that had an
other physician, whose interests were
not ours, watching and criticising US
at every step and blaZoning every err
ror that we made. Dear me, such a
prospect as that would frighten the
best physician who ever lived the mo-
ment he entered a sick room, and yet
that condition is just what you men
of the law have to face In every case
that you try.
what sort of a figure would law
yer cut f1oundering around in court
without any knowledge of his case?
But physician can founder mentally
In sick room without a second person
being the wiser, though the patient
may suffer; but, then, dead men tell
no tales
Under such circumstances Of doubt.
which is usually ignorance, the physi-
clan can look wise, put something into
the patients stomach, go to his Office,
decide what line of experiment he will
follow, return the next day, hoping to
find that nature Is working the cure
that he doesn't know how to effect, and
being ready and willing to take all of
the credit that comes his way
"Why, the very first thing that nurses
are taught is TO observe the utmost Sc
crecy about doctors blunders. If they
told what they know there wouldn't be
much confidence in physicians where
they are heard. Ask nurse of expe-
rience about this when you have the
opportunity.
Eyes, sir, 1 repeat that the publicity
and chance for criticism in your pro-
fession, If applied to medicine, would
result In the discovery of a small
amount of science as compared with
the large amount of empiricism."- New
York Herald
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-01
FRUITS AND FLOWERS.

1t never Injuries an orchard to ma
nure it,
Judicious annual pruning is essential
with the peach
Low headed trees resist the wind
better, and the fruit is more easily
picked.
In grating a large tree it is best not
to try to graft the whole tree in one
season.
Budding on certain slow growing and
somewhat incongruous stock is the
best way of dwarfng.
In most cases the cause of moss ap-
pearing on the stems of apple and 9th
er fruit trees is wet, cold, undrained
land.
The soil for roses should be rich and
Of such tenacity that it will hold to-
gether when pressed. Sand and clay
mixed is good.
All wood that is more than two years
Old should be cut out from the currants
and gooseberries. They will produce
more fruit, even If the vines are not so
large
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-01
1t is easy to talk about the blessings
of poverty when one has comfortable
bank account.
The Genuine VS.. Counterfeits.

The genuine is always better than a
counterfeit, but the truth of this state
ment is never more forcibly realized Or
more thoroughly appreciated that when
you compare the genuine DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve with the many coun-
terfeits and worthless substitutes that
are on the market. w. S. Ledbetter,
of Shreveport, La. says: "After using
numerous other remedies without bone
fl, one box of DeWitt's Witch Hazel
SaIve cured me-" For bind, bleeding,
itching and protruding piles no remedy
is equal no Dewitt Witch Haz Salve,
Sold by w. Rsmbert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-01
An Economical Mother.

Small Katherine, who had been for
hidden to touch the ink bottle, had ac-
cidentally spilled its contents not only
all over her mothers desk, but on the
rug, several chairs and her own apron.
Her mother, on discovering the state Of
affairs, had expressed more surprise
than pleasure. When the father of the
family returned at night his little
daughter met him at the door and
asked:
Papa, how much does bottle Of ink
cost?''
''Oh, about cents"
"Five centsv' exclaimed the aggrieved
youngster in tone Of deep disgust.
"And to think that mamma would
make all that fuss about one little bot
tie of inkw-Lippincott's
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-01
I would rather go down in history as
one loved by little children than as one
feared by men.
Distressing Stomach Disease

Permanently cured by the mastery
power of "SoUTH AMERICAN FERvINE
Tonic" Invalids need suffer no longer,
because this great remedy can cure
them all. It is cure for the whole
world of stomach weakness and indi-
gestlon. The cure begins with the first
dose. The relief it brings is marvel
GUS and surprising. It makes no fail
ure; never dIsappoInts. No matter how
long you have suffered, your cure is
certain under the use of this great
health giving force. Pleasant and al
was safe. Sold by the Eldridge Drug
Stores, Americus, Ga
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-01

On account of the extraordinary sue
cess of the cotton bulls in running the
prices for cotton skyward, more than
100000 looms that could make four
miles of cotton cloth every minute, are
now idle. Sixty thousand operatives
in Rhode Island and Massachusetts,
are idle on account of the high prices
of cotton. It is also said that practi-
cally all the Connecticut mills will
soon shut down and $1,000 more en-
ployes will be idle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-01

The Secretary of War has issued an
order prohibiting the docking of
horses In the public service. If the
Secretary is sinner, as some of both
saints and sinners contend, this hui
name order will atone for many of his
shortcomings. This order is attribu-
ted to Gen. Miles, who considers tue
practice unnecessary cruelty. Perhaps
the Generals asperity has softened
some since he handcufed Jefferson
Davis unnecessarily.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-01
The Pleasure of Eating.

Persons suffering from Indigestion,
dyspepsia or other stomach trouble will
find that Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests
what you eat and makes the stomach
sweet. This remedy is a never falling
cure for Indigestion and Dyspepsia and
all complaints affecting the glands or
membranes of the stomach or digestive
tract. When GU take Kcdol Dyspep-
sia Cure every thing you eat tastes
goo4, and every bit of the nu,riment
that you food contains Is assimiIated
and appropriated by the blood and It's
sues. S I'D by W. A. Rembert'
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-01
Danish Defaulter Deported.

Oakland, Cal, August 24.-Julius
Jorgenson, a Danish defau1ter in Gus.
toby of two officers, has started for
New York, there to be turned over
TO the Danish authorities to be return.
ed to Copenhagen. Jorgenson's two
children, who accompanied him when
he fled from Denmark with 10000
marks of his employers coin, went
with him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-01
Keller In Six hours,

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
Disease relieved in six hours by ''New
Great South American Kidney Cure. "
1t is a great surprise on account of it's
exceeding promptness in relieving pain
in bladder, kidneys and back, in male
or female. Relieves retention of water
almost Immediately, If you want
quick relief and cure this is the reme-
dY. Sold by the Eldridge Drugstores,
Americus. Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-01

Mrs. John Peters was the mother of
a family of restless children, and she
found difficulty in reducing them to
quiet when the moment came for ask
Ing a blessing at the table. So her
course of procedure was something in
this fashion:
"Alice, be still! Eddie, not another
word Maud, don't you see your ia
Their is waiting? There-now, John;
nowp'-New York Times.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-01

During the month of August 1t is es-
timated that floating publication of
100000 Southern is added to the resi-
dent Southern population of 100000
in New York City, making half mil
lionl
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-01
just In Hard Luck.

Irate Guest Ito waiter)-Look here!
Didn't I order a Swiss cheese sand
Wich?
Polite Waiter = Yes, sir, and there
it is.
Irate Guest-There are two slices Of
bread, but can you find any cheese on
them?
Polite Waiter = I'm sorry, sir. The
cheese is there all right, only you hap
pened to hit on one Of the holes.-New
York Times.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-01

The Americas Times Recorder men
tions Capt. John A. Cobb as possible
candidate for prison commissioner at
next years election. Captain Cobb is
a splendid gentleman, but next years
election is a long time off.-Stewa1t
ASountian.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-01

A North Carolina bridegroom while
in New York on his wedding trip in
dulged in repast of soft shell crabs
and lemonade. His remains were
brought home a few days later. The
combination which killed him is worth
remembering.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-01

The numerous good roads meetings
I'D educational rallies being held
roughout the State this summer give
b indication of q spirit of progress
End courage which is most inspiring.
Setter roads and better schools are the
20 vital economic issues of the era in
eorgia, and it is an omen of good
es that these two subjects should
be holding the peoples attention
enerally. 1t is an "off year" in
sand instead of peregrinating
Align party, bent upon office, we
haying a series of meeting IN which
e only matters discussed are how to
pprove the roads and the Importance
more schools with better equip
These are the things that will
State grow and prosper in
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-01

"You can't save your fellowmen un-
less you are willing to touch them, !"
says Bishop Potter. But some of them
are SO stingy they refuse to be
touched.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-01

The Globe-Democrat says thirty-six
robberies at the point of revolyers
have occurred in st. Louis since July
4th. st. Louis is probable practicing
for the Fair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-01
AMERICUs. ca. SEPT. 1. 1908.

Young A. P. German is following in
the footsteps of his father. He has
been nominated for the Maryland
Senate.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-01

so Mahogany
and Birch Sdeboards, Closets, Cases
Extension Library and Center Tables Roll Top Ladies'
Dresse in Mahogany Lounges Chairs
II iy vi e Chairs
from spint through solid leather Odd Pieces
Racks
Willow Clothes Hampers; Rerigerators.
of
AUSTRIAN line of in
Real Gold Bohemian,
Our Japanese American Jadnieres
nets Our stock Cut Glass and Lamps will varied attractive and
enable pa ever Window Shades oWs Pictures Japanese
aud the varied assortment attractive Toilet which
eIe
Corner Jackson and Forsytfs Streets Anericus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-01
A Run of Luck.

Toni asked old Goldman for his
daughter last night
Dick-W What luck2
TONY Well, it was what you might
call run of luck. got away.-Ex-
change.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-01
She Would Have Had Him.

Gladys-Oh, yes, l refused him. l
want man who has known sorrow
and acquired wisdom.
Edith-But, my dear. he would have
very soon filled that bill if you had ac-
cepted him.-Puck
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-01

Charlie-How In the world, GaWges
do you manage to see with that single
eyeglass of yours?
Gawge-dy dear fellah, ] see With
the other eye: San Francis asp
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-01
TT is usually the silly women who
makes fool of q man.
Distress After Eating Cured

Judge w. T. Holland of Gceensburg
La. wi o is well and favorably known,
says: 1.-TWO years ago suffered great
ly from indigestion. After eating dis
tress would invariably result, lasting
for an hour or so and my nights were
restless. I concluded to try Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure and it cured me entire
~. Now my sleep is refreshing and
digestion perfect. Sold by W. 4. RsR7
bert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-01

Restless uneasy children often be-
come so from indulgence il eating be-
tween m ais.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-01
A FATAL MISTAKE
Is often Made by the Wisest
People.

People.
It's fatal mistake to neglect back
ache.
Backache is the first symptom of kid
ney ills,
Serious complications follow.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure them
promptly.
\ Don't delay until too late.
2 ntil it becomes diabetes-Bright's
Aase.
B. W. Welsh, keeper of the
county lntirmary, Parkersburg,
says; Il had TO go around
eyade pain constantly, aware
step jerk or twist would
nent, and was afraid to
Tor fear of a reminder
stwinge of pain. I
# doch's drug store
pave something
N every time /
earned about
took q sup
Sm. Ny
Mrs, A,
used
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-01

Fish isn't good brain food unless it
has something to assimilate with.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-01

The world soon forgeta
wins his laurels and th
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-01

dawson, Troy, Eutaula,
%6 10 M montgomery and inter VI Sc
70 05 N mediate points. #10 05