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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-18

The oat and sugar crops of the United
States have each increased skiold in
fifty years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-18

Continued on Page Eleven.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1903-05-14
Late Discoveries In Rome.

The excavations which have been
going on in Rome under the direction
OF Professor Airoli seem to prove be.
yond peradyenture that an ancient
Etruscan city occupied a part OF the
site OF the present city long before the
fabulous founding Of Rome by Romu.
lus. One OF the interesting things
which the excavations have revealed
is the certainty that there was an arti.
fetal lake in the Forum in front OF the
Rostra. The lake still holds water to-
day, now that the place has been
cleared.-New York Commercial Adver
tiser.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1903-05-14

younger man survived. AS I helped 70
lay the elder in the grave we hastily
scratched for him and n thousand OF
his comrhd had to disengage his
poor limp hand from his breast
4 locket came with 1t. the very re-
pllca Of that which Dolan had shown
me the gight before. and within it was
a miniature photograph Of that same
Mrs. Hatteras OF whom the younger
man had spoken. gave Dolan's letter
back 10 him long afterward, when he
was well enough to leave hospital, but
l never told him that Nolan's last let
ter was dispatched to the same address.
David Christie Murray, in Black and
White.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1903-05-14

81 really thought that the man was
crazy at first said n letter carrier,
who tod the story in the postofiice
corridor. "and l was relieved as much
as he was when the episode closed. 1t
was during the rush hour this after
noon, and was battling my way east
ward along Cortlandt street In the face
Of the moving throngs hurrying toward
the elevated station. and. TO avoid de-
lay. had taken to the street.
Coming toward me was a man with
head lowered, hands in his pockets and
thoughts apparently out Of town. AS
was near the right curb thought that
he would turn out to let me pass, but
he didn't, and there was a collision,
without injury and after an apology
l started to 60 ahead, observing a
wild look In the mans eyes as he gazed
with stare at my uniform.
AFTER a step or two l turned and
saw him standing with his hand to his
head, Then he beckoned to me to stop,
and waving his hands, hurried toward
me. When he came within reach, in.
stead Of speaking, he stood and looked
at me. made up my mind that had
a crank to deal with.
"'What is it, l asked.
"For five seconds he stood silent,
and had made up my mind to run,
when his hand came down on my
shoulder in an affectionate manner.
81 have It, he said. You have
saved me- His hand went to his pocket
and he drew out a crumpled letter,
which he handed to me, and continued:
When l saw you knew there was
something. My wife gave me that let.
ter early this morning, and told me not
to forget to mail 1t before came down
town, and here have been carrying II
all day. ] thank you so much, for If
1 hadn't seen you there's no telling
how long l might have kept it. That
was narrow escape New YorB
Herald.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1903-05-14
ON MAsTINCrTlME.
The Years or Our Youth should Not he
Frittered Away.


Frittered Away.
Time flies. This is a trite saying,
We do not always realize its truth,
says the Milwaukee Journal. A young
man starts out in life with high hopes
and strong ambition. The years ahead
OF him look long years to him. The
day OF his achievement seems in a far
distant future. But the years pass,
each succeeding one more swiftly than
it's predecessor. Soon he finds the time
becoming so short In which he may ac-
compiish his plans. In work or pleas
ure changes come. and the time has
TOWN so East that account OF il cannot
be taken. When one comes to middle
life a year Is scarce begun before It is
gone. II is now that one begins to be
impressed with the truth. time flies.
The old world the sun and moon and
stars go on evenly in their courses;
their pace Is not changed. Yet how diff
ferent to the one who. instead Of seeing
a summit to attain. looks down rather
than up. and sees In the near distance
the brink OF dark river to which he
Is rapidly nearing.
Youth cannot too highly value the
years. the months, the days. even the
hours az they pass. Each day Is a step
toward age. Do not waste time. DO
not frltter your days away in folly
that Is worse than purposeless. One
cannot be working or enga ged upon Sc
rious matters all the time. Recreation
and amusements have their place.
With many people there are hours each
day Just FILTERED away; going for
neither work, study or amusement. 1t
IS an idle incoming between doing
things; a drawing out the processes
OF work. Instead Of doing things
heartily. whether It be study, work or
play, they idle life along. The old
adage OF school day fame is good long
after school days are past.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1903-05-14
NY REFUGE.

The day has been long and dreary, r
With ceaseles patter OF rain,
And the dragging hours have brought me
Only some heartache and pain.
As turn my sad face homeward
The night drops down from above,
And my heart is yearning, yearning,
For a touch Of the arms / love-
The arms that have never failed me,
The refuge TO which fee:
All day, mid the jar Of the city,
l dream OF them waiting for me
Dream of their rest and their welcome,
After a daytime Of care;
o arms, outstretched in the c,oaminz.
q arms Of my easy ehairl
Sara Beaumont Kennedy, in the Smart
Set
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1903-05-14

Baron Speek Won Sternberg sub.
mitted to the London Express core
spondent bill Of particulars to prove
that II he were not an American he
was as nearly so as many who take Oh
their hats to the Stars and Stripes.
Il have lived a long time IN Amer
len" he said, "andmy American friends
openly tell me I am about as much an
American as they are. Wen. was
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1903-05-14


the fashion walking
rules to be conformed a functions
Let original
absurd
standing in fashonprescribed
down. according
The minds of these people
themselves these little rules
deteriorates into foolish
Is the lack Of that
to break away from such nane
mothers should cultivate of
Bng Mary Smith resemble
Fashion
Inc question asked why don't girls
40 VINO are beautiful magnetic way characters
nave some oehHe coiorns and
uaity
Men arc going TO choose the girls e who completely
negative unnouceable eoless onless arb
Make the youth to-day realize disposiono
CONFORM sensees rules set by others Sign ne
rudmentary
time coming
nave II SAID that follow
actions be
Me way you 90 should
ger ria OF ahcaty and allow
DON'T being criticised
Waua Se one ana
conformity ana the criticism that
ana Wnat you nave already done
everybody society reminds
character reality reminds nothing place
creation" fNN
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1903-05-14

Prebendary Webb Peploe. who said
on one occasion that he speaks too
rapidly for the ordinary reporters"
might have added with truth that he
is the fastest speaker in London--or out
OF IT, His eloquent sermons are
preached at the rate OF about 800 words
per minute.--Tlt-Bit
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1903-05-14

Within the the actively
Abraham
Pennsylvania excavang Nppur Biblical
excayang Teno which
hed Abraham
pie the Tower of Babel" the city o Babylon.
Balyon
the Babyonnn Noah commanded by the gods after they had dec
food build ship pitch the outside and the inside
to every
Arahas embarked with his family possessions
nights The winds the foods &
whole mankind turned into The ship
Mir After days dove is sent forh but returned resting
rifcer after which decided thar deluge, wild
and amines shall diminish mankind because OF its sins.
tablets
Of Abraham-Womans
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1903-05-14

born in England, my mother was
Scotch, my wife comes FROM Keniucsyt
my father was a German, so suppose
that with such relations lave cai'
tain claim on America
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1903-05-14
II ~ II
Modern Science Proves
The Bible True

ERHAPS the remarkable event in the history modern
Christianity the unexpected confirmation Of Bible truths
from the hands Of what seemed to be Its archenemy Modern
Science
pick and spade OF modern scientific invest cations
have the Parts Of the old Biblical word
have opened up and find ourselves face face
with the vertable contemporaries Of Daniel Moses Joseph
Abraham.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1903-05-14
ConventioNGlit,y
Limits the individual
BY Margaret Stowe.

is nodceaby evident that common and broader thought
are gradually doing away with the social conventonal IN
life.
We have to realize that conform to rules and
regulations that have sensible for existing means
limiting ourselves very small circle thought and action
which in so doing make Us lose ndviduaywe become
coorless
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1903-05-14

p, o1 80.
%A Ns derive therefom This M
legitimate
individuals talents
admitted be No a dispr
felowczen Here dignhed de
Of his
of himself fortunate
preface also s
his
Eastern church hall the
an
and his has led him excuve
The Spanish War
o him;
Indeed little Discrimination
victims qualification
Whether Iterateur statesman,
unless
chilling selashness
find a slaye.-Lippincotts
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1903-05-14

When man gets bald he resl'zet
thar there Is plenty Of room a. ne 'ap'
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1903-05-14
The Penalties Of Prominence
BY Sara Yorgke Stevenson.

HERE growing IL unexpressed belief pervading every %
OF social that the State is entitled levy NJ
in exchange for the comforts secured by them while l
under its protection the community entitled TO tax e
citizen who achieved intellectual distinction exchange 90
such henehts he may derive therefrom This view 4 w
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1903-05-14
Nolan, Dclan
AND
Another.

FTER n day OF dreuchiDg
downpOuy - an UrrelenJ!ls
plunge Of rain, which began
The courier., 1903-01-17
FASHION

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-THE holiday
season invariably brings about falling
on In the attendance of smart folk at
the theatres. Nevertheless beautiful
toilettes have been conspicuous at sew
eral playhouses during the past fort
night
OF one of these the hat was the most
striking feature. 1t was very large, of
white fur felt, and il was almost covered
with chrysanthemums of the big pinkish
white variety, with underwriting petals
A three-quarter coat of white broadcloth
partially covered a white net gown, gar
nished with velvet flowers. The coat
was tucked all over, save where there
were wide insertions of Bruges lace. a
cascade of which also ornamented the
entire length of front.
A woman in a scarlet gown, made in
simple princess STYLE wore in charming
contrast a brown chiffon cloak and hat
of brown fur felt. The hat was tilted to
just the right angle by means of a clus-
ter of red rosebuds, which We're tucked
snugly under one side of the brim. The
top trimmings were also red chiffon,
ribbon and roses. 1t was a curious COM
bination of colors, but most effective.
Mr.. Bourke Cochran escorted two
handsomely gowned women to a box at
the Bijou theatre a few evenings ago.
One wore a white spangled costume,
made In the most extraordinary manner.
1t had three-inch wide insertions of
black. tetted lace, crossed x-fashion over
the back and front. The effect was so
novel and striking that the toilette es-
capped n one. The hat was white, soft
beaver, covered with delicately tinted
orchids in pink and white. Trimmed
among these was a twisted pale blue
satin ribbon with ends falling just over
the hair. There were also flowers and
ribbons under the left side of the brim.
where IT turned slightly away from the
face.
The courier., 1903-01-17
T H E COU R l E r

One Of the most delicate. becoming and
ravishing costumes l have seen this
winter is silver-gray crepe de chine
from one of the best Paris houses. 1t is
trimmed, the bodice only, with silk an
tique lsce. This is let In a very shallow
pointed yoke, and again at the waist
line. for a depth Of about two inches IL
Is visible. The finest of hand shirring,
alternating with closely stitched bands
of the crepe de chine, forms the body of
the waist as well as the tops of the
sleeves. Dangling gray silk ornaments
decorate the front and sleeves also. The
latter are quite too elaborate to describe.
Below the shirred top the fulness is left
entire to the elbow, where 1t Is caught
into a wide kimono-like cuff of lace
turned back. stitched and adorned with
the ornaments. Below this is still an
other modest fulness or puff, ending in
a handsome pointed lace cuff; the latter
is feather-boned and perfectly finished.
The skirt Is a gem. 1t has a short hip
yoke and slender front panel reaching
to the bottom. Ten rows of finest hand
shirring are Joined to this yoke on each
side of the panel. and these alternate
with bands Of closely stitched crepe to
form the entire sides and back of the
skirt. There are no less than ten series
of shirrings and stitchings on either
side of 1t. About the bottom is a grad
uated and very full accordion plated
iounce of crepe de chine finished with
several ruchings. The skirt has not a
particle of trimming save this exquisite
hand work, and 1t is beautiful.
The new japanese cloaks for opera and
evening wear are another feature of the
gorgeous as the orientals wear them, and
only slightly modified in shape One worn
at the opera last week on two different
occasions was of pale yellow silk, elab-
orately embroidered in large red poppies
and green leaves. Its wide sleeves not
so loose as the original at the armhole,
We're padded slightly, as was also the
body of the cloak. 1t had a straight,
loose back, showing the flowers in clus-
ters, and was about forty-four inches
long.
A white gown, with silver spangles
and a superabundance of jewels, was
worn under this gorgeous affair. 1t would
be odd to predict revival of spangles
and solid jet gowns. but indications
really seem to point that way. No less
than a dozen of these brilliant creations
were sprinkled about the horseshoe at
every opera performance this week
Most Of these gowns had designs wrought
out i'm the iridescent bits of tinsel
Ball gowns are made as filmy and
clinging as possible, with plenty of full
ness about the bottom of the skirt. All
are resplendent with illusion lace, fiow-
ers and not little fringe.
Although one sees many paillettes and
scintillating spangles of all varieties, the
gown itself must be soft and billowy,
with this sort of ornamentation used
with sparing discretion. Yellow net over
silk. with a pailletted border of gold a
foot deep. makes a stunning toilette for
a dark-haired woman.-Town Topics.
The courier., 1903-01-17

Wife, wish you would let me know
what sort of dinner to have tonight.
Observation-Disclosures good idea. Well, I
shall either not be home at all, or else I
shall bring three or four friends with
me.
Mistress-Didn't you hear me ring be-
fore?
Maid-I kind of thought / did, ma'am;
but / wasn't sure.
Mistress-Well, next time, please give
me the benefit of the doubt.
The courier., 1903-01-17

1t was little Alfreds first ride in a
sleeper. He had thought it great fun
when he was popped into the upper berth
to sleep. But during the night sorry
little voice called, Mamma, take me
down! l don't like sleeping way up
chimney."-A. T. d.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1903-12-04
Fancy China

Fancy China
A brief inspection OF our Fancy
China will convince anyone that our
prices on this class of goods are as u.s.
ual exceptionally low. A large variety
from which selections can be made.
You will find In our stock
Cake and Bread Plates
Fruit Plates
Bread and Butter Plates
Spoon Trays
Celery Trays
Cracker Jars
Salad Bowls
Jelly Dishes
Sugars and Creamers
Berry Sets
Table Sets
Tooth Pick Holders
Salt and Pepper Shakers
Cups aud Saucers
Sherbet Cups
Rose Bowls
Vases
and dozens OF other fancy articles.
The prices made on the above goods
are off year prices and you know what
that means.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1903-12-04
Fire Engines

We have a number of fire engines
carried over from last year. These
will be sold not at one-half price but
at ONE QUARTER PRICE,!
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-09-18

If the clerygmen talked more to
people about their home lives, and
said less about future lives, the lat
ter would take care of itself, says Ella
Wheeler Wilcox The man who makes
good husband, father ana citizen,
will make a good angel when his time
comes. The woman who renders her
home the most peaceful and lovely
place on oartn, will adorn heaven
when she reaches there, and its gates
are wide open to receive her. 1t does
not matter whether we believe with
the Hottentots, the Mohammedans or
Christians, SO long as we love our
Creator and follow the simple rule OF
Christ, to "love one another in deal
ings with our King.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-09-18
At Burt'S Theatre.

The attraction at Burt's theatre for
four days commencing Sunday after
noon next, will be in the melodramatic
line. A strong piece entitled TOO
Proud To Beg" produced by Kincoln
]. Carter, who has given the theatrical
world many elaborate and startling
productions. The new piece is full of
comedy and is embellished by beauti.
full scenery and presented by strong
cast.
The latter part of the week at Burt's
commencing Thursday matinee, will
be given over to the breezy western
play dealing with the adventures of
the famous outlaw Tracy, whose do
ings were recently exploited at length
in the newspapers all over the coun-
try.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-09-18
Rebecca Warren's Return.

One of the leading theatrical events
of the season in Toledo will be the
home coming of Miss Rebecca Warren
and her excellent company at the
Lyceum theatre for week commenc-
ing Sunday next. Miss Warren is to
appear in Mrs. Fiske's great success,
Tess of the D'Urbervilles" a drama
tization of Thomas Hardy's famous
novel.
Miss Warren's many triumphs in
stock work in Toledo has endeared
her to the theatre goers of this part
of the country and her welcome will
be a hearty one when she comes at
the head of such a pretentious com.
pany and play. The company will
equal in every way the one that made
the New York run so great success
During the week there will be ma,
tinees Tuesday, Thursday and Satur.
day.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-09-18

Benham-I know woman wrote this
story.
Mrs. Benham-How do you know?
THE author makes man have the
last word. IN. Y. Sun.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-09-18
Stomach Trouble.

81 have been troubled with my stom-
ach for the past four years" says d.
L. Beach, of Glover Nook Farm, Green
field, Mass. "A few days ago l was
induced to buy box of Chamberlain S
Stomach and Liver Tablets. 1 have
taken part of them and feel a great
deal better" If you have any trouble
with your stomach try a box of these
Tablets. You are certain to be pleas.
ed with the result Price 25c. For
sale by Bowers & Comstock.
For bilious attack take Chamber.
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and
quick cure is certain. For sale by
Bowers & Comstock.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-09-18
Fearful Odds Against Him.

Bcdriddon, alone and destitute.
Such in brief, was the condition of an
old soldier by name of j. j. IIarcas,
Versailles O.. For years he was trou-
bled with Kidney disease and neither
doctors nor medicines gave him re.
lief. At length he tried Electric Bit
ters. 1t put him on his feet in short
order and now he testifes: I'm on
the road to complete recovery Best
on earth for Liver and Kidney trouble
and all forms of Stomach and Bowel
Complaints. Only soc Guaranteed
by Bowers & Comstock, druggists.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-09-18
A Boys Wild Ride For Life.

With family around, expecting him
to die, and a son riding for life, is
miles to get DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds,
w. H. Brown, of Leesville, Ind, en-,
dured deaths agonies from asthma;
but this wonderful medicine gave in
slant relief and soon cured him. He
writes: 81 now sleep soundly every
night" Like marvellous cures of Con.
sumption, Pneumonia, Bronchitis,
Coughs, Colds and Grip prove its
matchless merit for all Throat and
Lung troubles. Guaranteed bottles
soc and $1.OO Trial bottles free at
Bowers G Comstock's drug store.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-09-18

able brilliancy. This suggestion ap.
pealed to the General and led to the
business arrangement which has been
so substantially satisfactory to both
writer and manager.
Ben Hur" is to be presented once
again in Toledo, for the week of Sep.
tember 81 to &c, at the Valentine
Theatre. Matinees will open on Wed.
nesday and Saturday during the week.
The sale of seats for Ben Hur''
will open at the Valentine Theatre
Box Office on Thursday morning, Sep.
tember II, at 8 a. m. Special atten-
tion will be given to mail orders re.
ceived when accompanied by REMIT
ance and a self-addressed stamped en-.
velope for reply. All communications
for seats should be addressed to Otto
Klives, Business Manager Valentine
Theatre, Toledo, Ohio.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-09-18
A Bad Breath

A bad breath means a bad
stomach, a bad digestion, a
bad liver. Ayers Pills are
liver pills. They cure con-
stipation, biliousness, dys-
pepsia, sick headache.
2se. Al druggists.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-09-18
EPW WORTH LEAGUE.
Lecture Course at Bowling
Green Presents Excellent
Attractions.

The Epworth League of the Meth
odist church of Bowling Green, will
open the lecture course on Monday
evening, October 5th, when Electa
Clifford will give the first concert. The
eight superb attractions will be as
follows:
l. Electa Clifford, October 3.
g. Hahn-Parke Quintette, Novem
ber 6.
8, Ralph Parlette, weighed in the
Balances"
4. Montaville Flowers. "The Mer.
chant of Venice" December 12.
5. dorado Taft, (The Renowned
Sculptor) February ].
s. Anderson-Reohr Grand Concert
Company, February 12
Z. DR.. Eugene May, (Lecture,)
February IT,
8. Nellie Peck Saunders Com
pany, April 2. company of ten
artists.
DNaSOi llthclo VIII ne OILY plUU,
Any two Of these attractions will be
worth $1.OO, Each person selling ten
tickets will receive free ticket to the
entire course. Rewards will be paid
as follows to the five persons selling
the largest number of tickets:
First reward, $500; second reward,
$500; third reward, $500; fourth
reward, $500; fifth reward, $1OO. Get
your tickets for selling now at the
Methodist parsonage.
Single admission to any of these
entertainments will be soc. Buy a
season ticket and the eight numbers
will only cost you ~ 1-2 cents each.
Reserved seat sale at Lincoln's three
days before each entertainment If
you wish to reserve your seat for the
entire course you can do so at the
church auditorium on Thursday af-
ternoon, oct 1st, at | o'clock. Mail
orders will receive prompt attention.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-09-18

Few people know that it was the
famous agnostic, Robert G. Ingersol,
who caused the writing of the novel,
ben Hur," the stage version of which
has created an absolute sensation
not only in this country, but in Eng
land and Australia. 1t came about
through a chance meeting of the two
famous men in railroad journey,
when Christianity became a subject of
their talk General Wallace had al
ways been a man of strong religious
inclination; indeed his splendid des-
cription of the appearance of the Star
of Bethlehem to the wise men of the
desert had been written before this
chance acquaintance.
The arguments and claims of the
great infidel We're too much for the
doughty general The discussion made
him deeply reflective and led him to
make careful and exhaustive study
of the life of the Nazarene. The re-