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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-01-03


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seized Paul
before the
place, where
L. The Phil
,xcited against
accusation that
gion OF Rome"
beaten and i'm
:. Multitude rose
d. This was done
lw. The very magis-
citing such great zeal
.ong the first to disrc
their clothes" They
clothes off OF Paul End
n; The words mean to
q Cor. IL: 25l. The Ro-
to infiict blows upon the
stripes" The Roman pun
not limited to forty stripes
Ike that of the Jews.
ust them All sore and bleed
aer prison. The dungeon.
up. emily cell. far under ground.
ohiy at the top, without fresh arr
;.
"A great deilverance Tvs. %: 26l.
Prayed and sang praises. Their
IDS were undressed: filth and vermin
ed to their pam; their position was one
torture. Sleep was out OF the question.
-iey passed the night IN devotions. 1t Is
,aurs epistles Is that written to the
'hurch ut Phiiippi. born out of his expe-
renee or suffering.
26. An earthquake" Thus did God
answer prayer and prove His presence and
protection. No doubt all Philinpi heard
he sound and felt the force Of the earth
quake. Doors were opened" etc. The
|. were made last to the wall. and the
hock which burst asunder the bolts of
he doors also released the fastenings {
which held the chains in the masonry. A
ymbol OF the spiritual detverance they
we're TO effect tor the heather lisa. u: a.
'. The laIior converted Tvs. 27-3H. q:
Awaking The praying and singing did
Tot awake him. but the earthquake did.
ION doors. Drew out his sword" The
Roman laws transferred to the jalor the
punishment due to an escaped prisoner
dc, decided at once to take his own life
md thus avoid worse fate. He supposed
hat all in the prison had escaped.
Is. Paul cried" Anticipating the jail
'r's fear for his own safety, Paul raised
MS voice to secure attention at once. His
purpose OF suicide was a great sin. "All
,ere." Strange for prisoner to he So
icitous about his keeper. But Paul was
trying TO save men. and the
Whole gospel is an appeal to men to do !
themselves no harm
%. Called for light" Which could |
'e carried in the hand. This care for his !
Welfare begat tenderness in the heart of /
he keeper. 1t was the arrow OF conyic- I
ion which had reached his soul. Came
rembling." Not for his life or his Office,
'nt for his soul, which he felt was in dam
,er OF eternal loss. 4 moment before he
vas ready to destroy his life to escape the
wrath of man. but now he was eager to
ind the way of life
so. Brought them out" 'From the
nner prison. where they were confined in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25
The Band Played.

General Custer believed in having
martial music on all possible occasions.
He would have the band out at 8
o'clock in the morning and the last
thing in the evening. One day when a
regiment had just come into camp Cen
eral Custer ordered the band out. The
men were tired and reported that they
had lost the mouthpieces of their in
struments.
Every WELL" said the general, ''you
may take pickaXes and shovels and
help repair the roads. You may find
the missing mouthpieces while you are
working" 1t is unnecessary to state
that the band played soon after.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25
AT THE HOTELS.

At the Harper-E. a. Smith, New
York; II. n. Suttle, Peoria; S. c.
Hampstead, Chicago; \. I. Foster and
wife, Moline; Mrs. Alice b. Marshall,
Sioux City; p. McLaren, New York;
II. c. Garrett, Boone, Iowa; Mrs. II. c.
Garrett, Boone, Iowa; Miss Garrett,
Boone, Iowa; Emery c. Graves and
wife, Geneseo; 5. o. Trip. Peoria ;
w. o. Hitchcock, Peoria; NJ. ID. Rosen-
field, Moline; T. \. Goodlatte, New
York; Arthur Cook, Ottawa; w.
Springer, New York; Roy H. Garin,
BeardStown; H. o. Walker, Chicago;
W. l.. Gansert, city; j. f. Dickson,
city; Ira a. Fisher, Chicago; Guy II.
Reyburn, Peoria; James c. Long, L.
S. Eng. Dept; j. b. Amphlett, Chica-
go; l.. f. Farr, city; b. Moffatt, Chi
cago; c. II. Figery, Macomb; c. II.
Servis, Boston; ID. b. McMichan, Chi
cago; John II. Gaby, Litchfield, H.;
f. l.. Hill, New York; w. c. Penn, New
York; George S. Monser. Winona:
Charles Brand, Urbana; G.. w. Eyster,
New York; /. j. Emmons, Atkinson;
j. f. Pendergast, Rockford; +. Lob
del, Chicago; c. w. Nellis. Chicago;
y. c. Stenmagel, Muscatine; Z. f. Nc
Cormick. Omaha; John Murphy and
wife, Chicago; j. Rosenberg. New
York; p. w Sommer, Peoria; II. Aus
trian, Chicago; Louis Stein, Chicago;
William NJ. McCutchen, Chicago; Rob-
ert W. Trimbull, Minneapolis.
At the Harms (European)-T. y.
Roach, Chicago; W. b. Wheeler, Peo-
ria; \. H. Black, Chicago; Karl Muel-
Ter, Milwaukee; y. j. Eggenberger.
Chicago; H. c. Smith and wife, Cable:
c. Kuhn, Milwaukee; f. W. Parker.
Cincinnati; H. \. Rogers, Kalamazoo;
G. y. Baker. Chicago; William Hig-
gins, Milwaukee; Robert Flurhman,
New York; T. r. Higgenman, Cincin-
natl; g. II. Trone, Burlington; Al
Flick. Chicago; y. l. Peterson. Peo-
ria; f. G. Brown, Burlington; Fred
Russell, Bloomington; l. Raphael, New
York; Charles Toher. Chicago; b. S.
Trusdale, Boston; Ed Blackwell. Rock
ford; F. Mitchell, Chicago.
At the Rock Island. W. Smith,
Sears; ID. Donaldson. Orion; f. +.
Babcock. Indianapolis; Lon McGreg-
or. Terre Haute; Ross Winans, Chica-
go; j. c. CalderwOod, Chicago; j. f.
Duvall. Beardstown; +. NJ. Andrews,
Clinton; NJ. F. Wood, Paw Paw. H.;
o. \. Morrison. Pittsburg. Pa; NJ. J.
Barrett. Peoria; j. T. Capron, Troy,
n. Y; F. Kramer, Tiskilwa, H.; T. r.
Townsley. Buffalo Prairie; John \.
Schnete, Kellogg, Iowa; q. II. Oech-
ske, Peoria; W. L. Penny, Peoria: W.
p. Bowers, Peoria; II. w. Lee. Peoria;
w. j. Allen, st. Louis; Robert O'Neil,
Chicago; j. G. Garvey, Springfield
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25
what Toad ENJOYS.

There are few things more amusing
than to watch a toad submitting to the
operation of a back scratching. He
will at first look somewhat suspicious
ly at the twig which you are advancing
toward him. But after two or three
passes down his back his manner IN
dergoes marked change, his eyes
close with an expression of infinite rap
ture, he plants his feet wider apart and
his body swells out to nearly double
it's ordinary size, as If to obtain by
these means more room for enjoyment.
Thus he will remain until you make
some sudden movement which startles
him, or until he has had as much pet
ting as he wants, when. with puff of
regretful delight. he will reduce him
self to his usual dimensions and hop
away, bent once more on the pleasures
Of the chase.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25
Hot Air"

The postal investigation continues
to be interesting reading matter. The
charges of Cashier Tulloch which
were once characterized by Postmas-
ter General Payne as ''hot air. have
been substantially proven and Mr..
Payne is in serious danger of follow
ing Secretary Alger, of embalmed
beef fame, as a cabinet has-been.
The president has shown an admir-
able spirit in demanding a complete
investigation. Turn all the rascals
out. Start over again. There is no
reason for alarm. Only small por-
ton of the postal service is peopled
by grafters. The larger and predom-
mating portion is made up of con-
scientious men who honestly earn on
~ fair salaries. 1t is against the
grafters that public ire is directed,
and in sending them to Jail the presi-
dent will not injure his party, much
less his own chances of reelection
The country is pretty well CONNER
cialized,- but hardly ready for the adj
vanced methods of commercial con-
quest as employed by the postal
grafters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25

Not all the contributions to the vo-
cabulary of politics come from Kan
sas. Ohio contributes the ''stand-
patter," and now New York adds the
''sawduster." Is is explained that a
''sawduster" is a candidate or aspir-
ant for office who presents the out
ward appearance of great popular
strength or deep conviction, but who,
once subjected to n serious test,
proves to be of no account-a man of
sawdust. who only needs puncture
to be exposed. This word had its
origin in an interview at the demo-
cratic convention at Saratoga which
nominated former Comptroller COler
for governor. Commissioner Kane. of
Brooklyn, one of those who was OPP
posed to him, declared him to be a
''sawduster.''
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25

| tbs, paralysis, diabetes. lost vitality,
nervous debility, insomnia, blood pois-
on, anaemia. female weakness and all
ments, eczema or salt rheum. 1t mat
tiers not what the disease nor of how
long standing, nor how many doctors
or remedies have failed. He has re-
peatedly renewed the youth of old
men and women-has often instilled
into jaded men and women new vital
ity, health and strength. To weak,
weary women he has brought the
light and happiness of health. For
worn-out men he has relighted the
sparkling vitality of youth. He has
cured the crippled and healed the
sick, and he has gone about this quiet
ly, unostentatiously, but nevertheless
with the unbounded success that is
winning him the gratitude of all sick
and helpless men and women.
1t seems a personal pleasure to the
doctor to do these good deeds quietly
and peacefully. His only desire or
anxiety in the matter seems to be to
extend his aid and counsel to every
sufferer on the face of the earth, and
at his own expense and without charge
he is giving one weeks treatment alb
solutely free to every sick or ailing
person who calls before July 1. He
is indeed remarkable man doing
remarkable work, and every sick and
suffering person should avail him
self of the marvellous skill he gives
them absolutely free. Thousands have
saved a sick friends life by sending
him their name.
DR.. Horne also has one of the finest
X-Ray machines in this country. 1t
was given the first premium at the
Pan-American exposition. All are in
vited to see it and also receive a $40
X-Ray examination absolutely free,
the only condition being that you
call before July 1. Call at once and
be convinced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25

phagy-that's the stage name for nail
biting - causes intestinal disorders.
Penholder gnawers seem especially
liable to appendicitis. DIR. Peres states
that the investigation shows that 25
per cent of French school children
are nail-biters.
Gnawing hair is mostly confined to
the lower animals, but many tumors
in human beings have consisted en-
tirely of hair and wood, hairy ball
weighing about n pound having been
taken from the stomach of girl of
II.
Thread-eating, to which little at
tention has been given, has been no
ticed in a girl of Is to the extent of
eating a third of a wooden fichu in
four or five days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25
Startling Evidence

Fresh testimony in great quantity
is constantly coming in, declaring DIR.
Kings New Dis overy for consump-
ton, coughs and colds to be unequal
ed. A recent expression from T. J.
Mcfarland, Bentorville, Va, serves as
example. He writes: 81 had bron-
the time without being benefited.
Then began taking DR.. Kings New
Discovery, and a few bottles wholly
cured me-" Equally effective in cur
ing all lung and throat troubles, con-
sumption, pneumonia and grip. Guar
anteed by Hartz e. Ullemeyer, drug
gists. Trial bottles free; regular
sizes, so cents and 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25

Probably the most famous doctor
on the face of the earth today is DR..
j. Alvin Horne. One of the most mod
est and unassuming of men, yet he
stands today at the head, looked up
to and respected by all the noted
specialists in each branch of the medi-
cal profession. in the old world and in
the new. Some of the greatest medi-
cal discoveries of the age are the pro-
duets of his deep study and research
in his splendid private laboratory. All
this has brought this scientist the
praise of the learned men of the
world without stint, but far above
that he values the thankful words of
gratitude that come in the letters from
humble people whom he has by his
marvellous skill saved from certain
and horrible death or a lifetime of
misery and sickness. 1t seems as
though all diseases are alike to this
physician. He cures them all. The
stories of his wonderful cures of
hopeless cases told by the happy pa
tents themselves read like romances
or the miracles of bible times.
There is no question of the doctors
sincerity in his claim that all diseases
can be cured by his marvellous meth
cd, and one can hardly doubt his abil-
ity to carry out his claim after having
talked with people whom he has cured
quickly and safely of all kidney and
liver disease, lung and stomach trOu-
BILE, consumption, constipation, rheu-
matism, neuralgia, eatarrh, bronchi-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25

The people of Alton will not go to
the northern summer resorts this
summer for their outing and fishing
trips. All that is necessary is for
them to stay at home. The Alton Re-
publican says: The fish in the flood
ed cellars are growing. and they will
soon be ready to eat" 1t seems,
therefore, that as watering place
Alton has been and is still splendid
success
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25
Chron,o Rheumatism Curea

DIR. III. B. Hettinger, Indianapolis,
Ind, says: "For several months after
spraining my ankle 1 was severely af-
fiicted with rheumatism. I finally
tried Detchon's Mystic Cure for Rheu-
matism, and in four days could walk
without my cane; two bottles cured
me sound and well. 1 take great
pleasure in recommending the Mystic
Cure to all who are afflicted with
rheumatism" Sold by Otto Grotjan,
1901 Second avenue, Rock Island;
Gust Schlegel & Son, 22O West Second
street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25
The Coming Attn of InIx.

As this popular holiday approaches
it brings to mind the terrible strug-
gle of the colonists for their freedom,
recalls heroes of the past and inspires
patriotism for the future. Every true
American will accordingly assist in
making the days celebration one that
will surpass all others. The first es-
sential, however, for proper celebra-
ton is good health. If you are weak
and run down and in need of tonic,
we urge yOu to try HOstetter's StOm-
ach Bitters because it is universally
acknowledged to be the best health
restOrer in existence. 1t will restore
the appetite, purify the blood,
strengthen the nerves and cure sour
stomach, heartburn, belching, nau-
sea, Indigestion, dyspepsia and mala-
ria. Women will also find it benefici-
al as a regulator and strength giver.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25
The Mexican postal department

The Mexican postal department has
taken new and novel means of in
forming the public of the weather
bulletins given out by the weather
bureau. Every letter which passes
through the office is now stamped
with the indica tons for the next "a
hours. The stamping is done at the
same time that the postage stamps
on the letters are cancelled and the
receiving stamp affixed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25
The NERVOUS Bite"

French physicians who have made
a study of the very common habit of
biting ones finger nails or gnawing
pencils or penholders, say that these
arc really nervous disorders, heredi-
tary III some cases and often contag-
ious by example.
They have even figured out what
maladies come from the different
forms of the biting habit. Onchyo-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25

The report that all the coal opera
tors in the state were after the scalp
of States Attorney Charles S. Deneen,
of Chicago, ought to add considera bly,
to the status of the Deneen guberna-
torial BOOM
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25

Jeremiah B. Sullivan, democratic
nominee for governor of Iowa, IL a
prominent attorney at Creston. He
has been n leader in the affairs of his
party for Is years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25

South Carolina owes it to itself to
see that there is a conviction in the
case against Lieut.. Gov. Tillman for
murder. The state cannot afford to
permit of such lawleSSness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25

The Illinois girl who received a di-
plOma one week and a marriage GER
tificate the next week may be men
toned as demonstration of the anti
procrastination lesson. She embraced
her opportunity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25

TERMS-Daily, 10 cents per week. Weekly,
per year N advance.
All communications argumentative
CHARACTER, political or religious, must have
real name attached for publication. No
such articles will be printed over fictitious
signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every town
ship in Roct Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25
]. Alvin Horne, M. D.

And Associate Physicians, rooms 40,
so and 81, Mitchell & Lynde build
ing. Get a. COMPLETE CURE
ABSOLUTELY FREE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25

1t is understood that the Carter
contest is based on the circumstance
that a democratic vote was inatlvert-
emily counted at the Soldiers Home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25
Thursday, June 25.

Beef is more expensive than ice or
anthracite. But it is said nobody viii
care much if the trusts let ice cream
alone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25

Chronic bronchial troubles and SUM.
mer coughs can be quickly relieved
and cured by FoIey's Honey and Tar
An druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924 Sec.
ond avenue Rock Island, Ill. Entered at
the postofnce as second-class matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25

81 THE J. w. PoTTER co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25

HAMMOCKS great variety up from 90
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-25

LAWN AND PORCH SETTLES all size
Co1ors up from sSI.4S.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-10-01
A Young woman's Influence

Has she any, She has, for good or
evil, and it reaches far. No angel in
heaven can influence man as woman
can.
Upon what does that influence de-
pend? 1t cannot be measured by
length of tongue, for great takers
are not often listened to. 1t is not in
dependent of aud yet is not rightly
gauged by dress, for tailors' dummies
and dressmakers models are usually
wooden headed. 1t does not attach
to beauty alone, for the attractiveness
of beatty is weak compared with that
of cultured kindness Brain power is
not true index for it alone inspires
awe rather than esteem and creates
admirers rather than disciples,
Intence depends ON many things-the
subtle magnetism of kindness, the
persuasive force Of soft and gentle
voice, the witohery Of smile aud song
and laugh, and the thousand nameless
things that speak the lady. These are
possible to all. In thinking of your
influence, worry not over the power
God forgot to give, but use his gifts
Find your sphere. The lichcn loves
the rock, tho trillium the woods, the
fern the messy, shady nook; each has
her sphere, So, sister God meant
thee for some special nook. Find it.
Some girls have no influence with
girls, because they keep all their
smiles and kind words for men, Don't
forget your sisters; they need you.
Your influence should reach both
men ard women,
Speak kindly. A ocnsorious tongue
is perpetual scourgo, hut kind
words heal won nds, Goodness is
greater than smartuoss
Let dress and speech, song and
prayer, clasp of hand and glance Of
eye be all expressions Of your sincere
desire to please your God and serve
your brother Leave the rest to God
-RoN w. McMullon, in the Cana.
dian Epworth
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-10-01
Leland Siftings.

The weather is warm and dry. A
good rain would be very acceptable,
although stock on the range is doing
we'll
Newell Dysert is buying up beef
cattle. He SAYS the cattle are good
beef How unlike the report from
Roseburg, circulated by the land
sharks, that Josephine county did
not raise enough to feed grasshopper
Oh.
Fr, d Milton was in our town laying
in supplies last week. He has the
Browning Hotel rented. Fred is a
rustler. Since he took charge of.the
hotel, his trade has increased, as he is
very congenial, always has good
story to relate to entertain his guests.
Espy, our stagodriver and mail car
rier, always has all the passengers he
can handle; business is good; front
street was foil of teams last Saturday.
The hitching posts were all in use,
and with our coming election and
Teddy Roosevelt in the White House,
we will look for better times still.
Willis Kramer of Whiskey Greek
made our burg a call last week. He
reports great activity in that di .trict.
All quartz claims are being pushed in
development work. It is considered
with plenty Of proof that the farther
down the earth, the larger and richer
the ledge. Williams Of the Ajax,
found good quartz and strong ledge
at the surface which prompted him to
tap the ledge at greater depth. So
he took level that would, by run
ming a long tunnel tap the ledge at
greater depth. rs near as can be as
it will be the longest tun-
mel, also the deepest ledge that has
been struck. He has only to go few
feet to tap the ledge, then one more
valuable ledge will be added to Mt.
Reuben and which will be in our
county. The packing of supplies to
the mines from Leland is a costly job
as the Gold Bug has a road thar
lraws a large amount of trade from
as The county should make an ap-
to extend the wagon road
from its terminus to the Gold Bug
md other mines in that vicinity
That would help Grants Pass and all
other towns in our county. The
miners and citizens would contribute
largely towards the said wagon road.
The road bed is also practicable as
winter road, being of such material
hat the road would be good under all
Wide Awake.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-10-01
HOLD-UP ON THE 0. R. & N.
Merry Messenger Shoots Robber
and BaIks the Project

Four masked men held up the o. H.
& N. overland train, which left
Portland at 8:l5 Wednesday night, at
the 2l-mile post. east Of Troutdale.
Their attempt to loot tine express car
was frustrated by the shooting OF
one of their number BIZ Express
Messenger Fred Kroner, which had
the effect of soaring the other three
bandits awav The shooting Of the
robber unfortunately carried with il
the wounding of Engineer EBarrett..
Two Of the masked men climbed over
the tender and ordered Engineer
Barrett and Fireman Stevenson TO ac-
company them to thc first car behind,
which the robbers mistook for the OK
press car. On the ground they were
joined by two more asked men. After
blowing ont the door Of the first car
aud discovering that it contained
only baggage, the men started toward
the second car, which was the one
they were bent on looting. At this
juncture, Messenger Kroner, armed
with shot gun, appeared at the front
door Of his car. He discharged the
weapon at one Of the bandits and as
the victim tumbled to the ground, his
companions took to their heels Some
of the stray shot struck Engineer Ola
Barrett, but he was not seriously
wounded