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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-24
WOMEN In POLITICS.
INFLUENCE OF PETTIcoAT RULE ON
NATIONAL LEGISLATION.

Wives of Prominent conEressnlcn
Much Sought In washington-AIod-
ern Lobbying at the CapitaI-Hcw
1t Is Worked.
From time immemorial woman has
exercised Il strong influence on the po-
litical history of the world. In fact, the
expression "petticoat rule is proven
bal, and there is no nation which does
not ascribe some great event in its his
tory, either good or ill, to the influence
of the gentler sex.
So in Washington. as in all other cap
itals, the wives of lawmakers, whether
they deserve it or not, are credited with
exerting no small control over legisla-
tive doings.
Indeed it is stated that many of the
wives Of congressman possess consider
able influence in Washington and that
lobbyists. through one means or an
other anXiously seek their help and
good will. OF course the more promi-
nent the congressman in the affairs of
the nation the more eagerly is the favor
of his better half courted, whether she
likes it or not, which, to her everIast-
Ing credit and good sense, she usually
does not.
Hence it is that the wife of the chair
man of an important committee of the
house is sure to be much sought So
cially and may without any desire on
her part be regarded as Il notable per-
sonage. The wife of the speaker is nee
essarily conspicuous, and Mrs. Hender-
son, who is Il pronounced home body,
has found it difficult to keep from being
drawn into the vortex of the fashion
able circle in which she would find
herself quite out of her element.
Mrs. Payne wife of the chairman of
the ways and means committee, is nee
essarily Il person of importance at the
national capital, as are Mrs. DalZell of
Pennsylvania. Mrs. Babcock of WiScon-
sin, whose husband is chairman of the
Republican congressional committee,
and Mrs. Robert Il. Hit of Illinois,
wife of the chairman of the committee
on foreign affairs. Both Mrs. Hit and
Mrs. Dalzell have the further advan-
tage of being wives of millionaires.
Membership in congress does not nee
essarily give entrance to society. Many
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-24
bread of Cat. For DOGS.

The instructive fear which cats have
of dogs is illustrated very amusingly
by stroking dog and then caressing
blind and new born kitten with the
same hand that has touched the dog.
At once the kitten will spit and fluff it
self up in the most absurd way. distin-
gushing the smell of the beast which
experience for thousands of genera
tions has taught it most to dread.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-24
Warning.

Ny papa tells me If I pout
And keep my lips ''an sticking OUT
They'll freeze that way some day, and
then
They never will unfreeze again.
So, boys and girls, you'd better try
To be as full of fun as i;
Then If your face should freeze and stay
Your folks would love you anyway.
st. Nicholas. !,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-24
Enu Go,rn. For winter wenr.

For the economical woman the-pres-
ent fashion of trimming lightweight
veilings and cloths with velvets and
passementeries and using them for
winter wear is a great boon. Thus she
can cleverly utilize late summer and
early fall gowns for winter wear by
robbing them of their lacy, summer
like ornamentation and replacing it by
velvet and passementerie trimming.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-24

some buttons and is trimmed around
the neck and ut the bottom with the
embroidered bands. The sleeve flares
at the bottom, where it is finished with
n double edge, bordered with the en-
broidery. White chemisette, with lit
tie black velvet cravat-Le Guide DIES
CouturiereS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-24
strong Enough.

Small son-Mamma, may go skat-
m?
Mamma-The ice is very thin yet.
Small Son-Well, I'm pretty thin too.
Good News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-24
WOMAN AND FASHION
An AttractIvc Costume.

The skirt is finished at the bottom
with fiounce made with, wide box
plaits and headed by a scalloped band
of white cloth, embroidered in cash
mere colorings. The straight jacket
1astens on one side with large. hand
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-24
MISS FAY LEE,
President of the Shakespearian Club, Kansas City.

nervous tension. The nerves
soon begin to give way under
the strain. Youperhaps jump
at any unusual disturbance,
or laugh or weep, hysteri-
cally, at no apparent cause.
That is what Miss Fay Lee,
$685. North Seventh Street,
Kansas City, Kansas, was
coming to when she rescued
herself by taking Wine of
Cardui. The Wine made
her a strong. healthy woman
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-24

again, as It has made a million other
women strong and healthy. By Undue
ing regular menstruation the entire
system is relieved of the terrible wasting
drains. The ligaments which hold the
womb in place are strengthened by a
healthy flow and that organ is returned
to its normal position. Returning
health is the result. This is what
Wine of Cardui has done for thousands
of the best women in America.
If YOU need advice write The Ladies'
Advisory Department, The Chatta-
nooga Medicine Company, Chattanooga,
Tenn, describing all your symptoms
freely, and letter of advice will be
sent you. Secure 81 90 bottle of Wine
of Cardui from your druggist to-day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-24

improved. It seemed to act like charm.
I Kept Up the treatment and the result
was most satisfactory. Words fail to ex-
press my gratitude for the suffering that
Is now saved me. am IN fine health,
physically and mentally. can only say
thank VOC, bot there Is much more IN
my heart for you."
~7EARING-DOWN pains are the
RI worst that women know. lie
III you are suffering from this trou-
Bile you need not be uncertain
about it. The pains in the abdomen
and back that feel as if heavy weights
were pulling down on the nerves of the
stomach are ''bearing-down pains.
They may not be particularly severe at
present but they are growing worse.
That headache which nearly drives Ru
distracted now is caused by the terrible
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-24

A Pretty Picture Hat.
The smart and graceful hat is of
silky beaver in a shade of art rose.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-24

"Your booklet came 10 my
home like a message of health
when I had suffered with
headache, backaehe and bear
ing-down pains. Twas weak,
nervous and hysterica1 and
had not consulted any doctor,
thinking it would pass away
IN time, bot instead / found
that the pains increased and
were more frequent. I de-
cided to try Wine of Cardui
,,d - a ehorf f;,,,e uyae ,a,1rh
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-24
Read what Mrs. Day says:

Mrs PINKHAM vof
alton in the stomach after eating
Compound
highly 1t 10 10 nc more
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19
Notice 10 Bidders.

Notice is hereby given that sealed
bids will be received by the City of
DEBORAH. in the County of Winnie
sheik, State of Iowa. until 1900
O'Clock. noon, of the 10th day of
Sept. A. D.. 1903, for paving with
vitrified brick, of GalesSurg, Ill
make, the following street in said
| City of DEBORAH, Iowa, and over that
portion of said street, to-wit:
Between the south end of the bridge
over Dry Run and the south boundary
line of the Chicago, Milwaukee and
ST. Paul Railroad Co. right of way
thereon. All bids must be addressed
to the City Clerk of the City of De-
corah, Iowa, and must be accompanied
in a separate envelope, by certified
check in the sum of 500, payable to
order of the City Treasurer of said
city, as surety that the bidder will
enter into contract for doing the
work in compliance with the terms of
the bid, and a security also that he
will give a bond for the faithful
performance of the work should the
contract be awarded to him.
That payment shall be made by said
City of DEBORAH, Iowa, for such work
as follows, to-wit:
By bonds or certificates issued
against the lots or parcels Of lots
abutting on such street imp, ovement,
and based upon special assessment
to be made upon such lots or portions
of lots to pay for said pavement
provided, however, that the proper
tIonate cost of said pavement to be
borne by said City shall be paid
for out of the general improvement
fund.
The City reserves the right to reject
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19
BULLETIN OF COMING EVENTS.

August 22-Laying of corner stone,
new court house. Address by Hon.
Sidney A. Foster, of Des Moines.
Aug. 24-29-Jack Hoeffier Stock Co. :,
at the Grand.
August 5-2S-Winnesheik Co. Fair.
Sept. 3-Luther College opens.
Sept. Labor Day.
Sept BOARD of Supervisors meet.
Sept. l2-Republican county conven-
tion.
Sept. 19-Democratic county conven.
tion.
Sept. 21-Second semi-annual meeting
of School Directors.
Sept. 21-District court convenes
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-19

any and all bids or any part or p L
of any bids.
The work shall be completed on o.
before November 2l, 1903.
That all such bids or proposals viii
be opened and acted upon by the CITY
Council of said City, at the City Hal
therein, on the 10th day of September,
1903, at the hour of 2 80 o'clock. p m.
of said day.
+. W. DAUBNEY, Mayor.
f. NJ. HUGHES, City Clerk. 1873
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
ACRES OF AUTOMOBILES.
Unique Sight areets the Eye of the
 Kaiser.

Berlin, March 7.--Emperor William was sahuted this evening by four acres of au- tomobiles massed in ranks thirty wide and ten deep in the Lustgarten, opposite the Old Palace.
 The great square bfazed with ], 200 cleo tric torches, each machine having four of them, while the garden was trimmed with immense cheering crowds. This was the finale of the automobile parade. The procession was formed on the race course In the west end and proceeded through the Thiergarten, Brandenburg Gate and Inter den Linden to the palace. The Duke and Duchess of Ratibor were in the foremost car and in others immediately following were Prince and Princess Hen- ry of Pless, the two Counts von Siersdorf. the Prince of Hohenlohe-O Ochrtngen, Count de Tallyrand-Perigord, Count won Thiele- Winckler, a Persian Prince who is visiting Berlin and a large company of other distinguished persons, including the managing directors of the automo- bile works of Germany.
 After the parade the mass of machines, decorated with flowers and electrical de- vices, dissolved and proceeded in order to Charlottenburg, where an automobile exposition had been opened in the after noon under the patronage of Prince Hen rv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
To Prove what SWAMPRO0T the Great Kidney Liver and Bladder Remedy will do you y0U all our Readers May Have Sample Bottle Sent Free by Mail

Pain or dull ache in the back is unmis- takable evidence of kidney trouble. It Is Natures timely warning to show you that the track of health is not clear.
 If these danger signals are unheeded, more serious results are sure to follow; Brfght's disease, which Is the worst form of kidney trouble. may steal upon you, The mild and the extraordinary effect of the world-famous kidney and bladder remedy, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, is soon realised. It stands the highest for its wonderful cures of the most distress ing cases. A trial will convince anyone and you may have sample bottle free, by mail
 Dr. Kilmer & Co, Binghamton, N. F.:
 Gentlemen:-When I wrote you last March for a sample bottle of Swamp Root my wife was great sufferer from backache. rheumatism and urinary trouble, also excess of uric acid and liver trouble After trying the sample bottle, she bought a large bottle here at the drug store. That did her so much Swamp-Root was wonderful and almost immediate. She has felt no return of
 F. THOMAS,
 42 Best St.. Buffalo. N. r. Lame back Is only one symptom of kid ney trouble-one of many. Other symp. toms showing that you need Swamp Root are, being obliged to pass water often during the day and to get up many times at night, inability to hold youi urine, smarting or irritation in passing brick-dust or sediment in the urine, ca. tarrh of the bladder, uric acid, constant headache, dizziness, sleeplessness, ner- vcurness, irregular heart-beating. rheu-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08

matism, bioatins, irritabiiity. wornout feeling, lack of ambition, loss of nesh. sallow complexion.
 If your water when allowed to reman rpd;sturbed in e glass or bottle for twen- ty-four hours, forms e sediment or set- ting, or has a cloudy appearance. 1t M evidence that your kidneys and bladder need immediate attention.
 Tn taking Swamp Root you afford natu- ral help to Nature, for Swamp-Root is the most perfect healer and gentle aid to the kidneys that is known to medical science.
 Swamp-Root is the great discovery of Dr. K1lmer. the eminent kidney and blad- der specialist Hospitals use 1t with won- derful success in both slight and severe cases. Doctors recommend 1t to theix patients and use it in their own families, because they recognize in swamp-R Root the greatest and most successful remedy.
 If you have the slightest symptoms of kidney or bladder trouble, or If there is q trace of 1t in your family history. send at once to Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Binghamton, N. r., who will gladly send you free by mail immediately, without cost to you, a sample bottle of Swamp-Root and a book of wonderful Swamp-Root testimonials Be sure to say that you read this gener- ous offer in The Montgomery Sunday Ad- vertiser.
 If you are already convinced that Swamp-Root is what you need. you can purchase the regular 1fty-cent and one dollar size bottles at drug stores every where. Don't make any mistake, but remember the name, Swamp Root Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and the address, Binghamton. N. Y.. on every bottle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
Sole nf Rehan Collection.

Now York. March 7-At the fifth ses- sion of the sale of Ada Rehan's collec- ton. ss,17s was realized, making the total S32. .Zl5. The prices were lower than on the preceding day. though the attend ance was tulIy as large. An old flemish tapestry brought $500 Hartley's bust of Ada Rohan in the costume of Katherine went for s425. J. L. Manning bought the bnst and it was said, 1t is to go to inc Chicago Art Institute. Augustin Daly paid the sculptor $1,600 to execute the bust. Four hundred dollars was paid for the Francois suite in ''rhe tanning Of inc shrew." The sale will be concluded this afternoon
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
Grating a Pig Skin.

London Globe.
 A young girl having been so badly burn ed on the back that the skin refused to heal the surgeon conceived the idea of using the cuticle of young pig. A small black pig was obtained, chloro- formed into insensibility, and brought into the operating room swathed in sterirized towels The skin was laid on in small pieces until It covered the bare space. It was then secured by bands This Is the first operation of the kind undertaken. It Is not expected, how ever, that the pigskin will grow perma- nentIy to the child, but that natural cuti- cle VIII finally push it out of the way ana cover the entire wound.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
A CHANGE FOR THE BETTER.
The Way Physicians Now Treat
 Catarrh.

Physicians who formerly depended upon inhalers. sprays and local washes or ointments now use Stuart's Catarrh Tab lets because as one of the most prominent stated. these tablets contain in pleasant, convenient form all of the really efficient and reliable catarrh remedies, such as red gum, blood root and Hhlrastin.
 They contain no cocaine or opiate (so common in liquid catarrh medicines and cough syrups) and they are given to ht- tie children with entire safety and bene- fit.
 pr. J. J. Reitinger says: I suffered from Catarrh in my head and throat every winter and it would hang on clear into summer, with stoppage of the nose and irritation in the throat affecting my voice so that I was continually clearing my throat before I could speak plainly; 1t finally extended to the stomach causing catarrh of the stoma ch.
 bought a fifty-c box of Stuart's Ca tarrh Tablets at my druggists, carried them in my pocket and used them regu- larly several times a day and the way in which they cleared my head and throat and improved my hearing and general health I consider little shCrt of remark able. I had no catarrh last winter and spring and know I am entirely free from any catarrhal trouble whatever.
 Mrs. Jerome Ellison of Wheeling writes I suffered from catarrh nearly my whole life and last winter my two children also suffered from catarrhal colds and sore throat so much they were out of school A large part of the winter My brother who was cured of catarrhal deafness by using stuart's Catarrh Tablets urged me so much to try them that I sent to the drug store and bought package and I am truly thankful for what they have done for me and my children. always keep box of the tablets in the house and at the fiIst appearance of a cold or sore throat one or two of the catarrh tablets nips it in the bud and Catarrh Is nc longer a household affiiction with us. thu-sat-sun.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
Beautv's Reward.

New York Clipper.
 in the cast of a new play about to be nroduced Is a young actor who Is ex- tremely god looking, but who is 80 well aware of that fact himself as to often annear obnoxiously conceited to some of tbe members of the company, and espe- ciattv so to the stage manager who has m great admiration for manly beauty.
 A few days ago, when the latter was giving final directions concerning the cos tI,mes of the players, the handsome actor stepped up to him and with a self-ap- proving smile, pointing to his own lace said: -.,.. .,.,aou
 ..Ghanoa if " was the short reply of the manager.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
Call at leading drugstOres Monday and Tuesday for free sample bottle of MozIey's Lemon Elixir, the perfect laxative.
GLOBE SIGHTS.

Atchison Globe.
 The smaller a mans business, the big ger his talk.
 The way of the tpansgressor is often easier than you think.
 A new version: Bark, and the world barks with you; wag. and you wag aloneI
 When we see a man throw out his to- bacco, and go into a joint, we are onto him.
 The man who does wrong and looks innocent. gives people and additional grievance.
 We don't know whether Atchison has ever been baptiaed. but 1t has been Saved all right
 Probably one reason that so few girls can make bread Is that 1t can't be cooked in a chafing dish.
 An education Is a good thing. whether you acquire it In college. or in the big school of experience.
 It is as hard to tell what some people will do as to predict the outcome or cloudy morning in Kansas.
 The 'good story teller' seems to oe na ssins away, People seem better sat- isaed with the almanacs here lately.
 The man who can't make any woman heIIeve that he loves her. and her alone, hasn't enough business push to sell Zee on a hot day.
 If Is a good thing for every woman to outlive her husband, so that she may have another chance of finding that the men are-f1ot all bad.
 what a lot of bad luck you can have in few weeks! But you can easily ao- comnodate all the good luck that over takes you in a few weeks.
 We frequently meet men who think thev do not get credit for being as pretty as they are.
 From an 1903 almanac: What Is 1t that won't go down a chimney up. but will go up a chimney down; that won't go up chimney up but will go down a chimney down2
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
Insurance Frauds Proven.

New York. March 7.-with the disinter- ment of three bodies in Calvary Ceme- tery this morning. under an order from Judge OGorman ot the Supreme Court. the District Attorneys office clinched the cases against the graveyard insurance suspects. The three bodies exhumed dif- fered so greatly from the descriptions of the applicants for insurance that the med- ical examiners of the several insurance companies and the County officials de- clared there was no room to doubt that gross frauds had been perpetrated. The preparation of the cases for the grand jury will now proceed expeditiously. Sev- enteen persons arc now believed to be implicated in the conspiracy which has been going on for two years at least.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
Fertilizer.-See Marks 6 Gayle's advertisement in this paper.
pooer Mills in Texas

New Orleans, March 7.-John H. Kirby of Texas announced here today that within years time he would have sev- eraI of the largest paper mills in the world in operation in Texas The paper mill at Orange. Tex, has proven a suc- cess in the manufacture of white paper out of pitch pine shavings and MT. Kirby believes he will solve both the problems of the white paper scarcity and that Of what to do with the waste from lumber mills at the same time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08

others interested in a pool room known as the Tuxedo. Garden in that city are directed to cease operating such place or they will be held for contempt. This is the room which John J. Ryan of Turf Investment Company fame is said to save been backing financially. Easton pleaded guilty yesterday to an indictment which charged him with maintaining nui- sance." At that time the County Prose cutting Attorney. suggested that Easton and his associates be fined $500. The court took the matter of sentence under ad- visement and today the sweeping order to close up the Tuxedo Garden was is- sued
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
Maet-Rich-ouicho Indictments.

Chicago, March 7.-Several indictments were returned by the Federal grand jury today against alleged "get-rich-quick' concerns. Twenty-Five true bills in all were presented. including offences against the postal, treasury and revenue laws. Among those indicted were Paul Tarbel and Charles E. Cessna, managers of the Belt Company. turf investment concern. and Jacob Stroesser and Hattie Howard, managers of the Marion Directory Com: pany. an alleged fraudulent matrimonial agency.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
Final.
Philadelphia Press

Philadelphia Press.
 While you were out" said the merchant. ''vour wife telephoned that she wanted you to go to Upp. Holster & Co.'S and look at the bargain couches they adver- tised.
 Gee. whizz" exclaimed his partner, more expense"
 Tt doesn't cost anything to look; that's all she asked you to do"
 Huh. You don't know my wife. When she tells me to look she means buy"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
praued for Mother,s Retnrn

Dresden. March Little Prince George eldest son of Crown Prince Frederick was missing from the palace yesterday and for several hours his tutors and the household were in consternation. The fa- yorite rumor was that the prince had been abducted by agents of his mother the former Crown Princess Louise. The hoy was found praying in the cathedral that his mother might return.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
FIRED ON BOYS.

Negro Became Angry Because They
 Jeered Him.
 St. Joseph. Mo. March 7.-Because they 1eered at bim, Walter Green. colored, aged 15 years fired into crowd of white boys at South St. Joseph with shot gun, wounding four of them. John Good, Clyde Christopher. Arthur Smith and Philip McGee. all members of prominent families.
 The gun was loaded with bucksnot' end the boys were struck in different parts or tbe hodv and head. None of them, 1t is believed are dangerously wounded. Green has been arrested.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
s+onned the Merry Making.

pierre & D., March 1.-The eighth ses- sion of the South Dakota General Assem- hIv adjourned sine die at o'clock this ,,orninp Scenes of merriment were abruptly terminated by the announcement of +ba deaths of Senators Doyland of WsIworth and RudoIpr of Lincoln.