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The Reason.

Smitb-Why is it that intellectual
women do not make good mothers2
Brown-They don't usually get .
chance, my boy.-Town Topics.
, 1903-10-28

CUNNINGHAM upright piano for sale
Address E. L.. Ross, Cape May Court
House, N. j.
The Washington times., 1903-08-09
WAS LOOKING FOR A MAN.

Andrew Carnegie tells a story of an
American in Scotland that illustrates
well the imperturbabiIity OF the Scot
ish temperament.
The American. a bicycler, came to the
shore Of a lonely lake. and saw in a
boat man examining the depths OF the
water with a water telescope. The
man conducted this examination Ian
guidly. He would pause every little
while to light his pipe and to converse
on the weather or some such indtT
erept subject with a friend who sat npon
the bank. now reading a newspaper and
now tossing pebbles idly into the stream
The American got off his bicycle TO
rest, and In an interval of silence he
said TO the man seated on the bank:
What is your friend looking for ,
Oysters?"
mo; my brother-in-law," was the re-
ply.
The Washington times., 1903-08-09
LOOKS LIKE IT.
ALESSON IN MANNERS.

The other day young girl was talk
ing to a business man whose lack of
manners is notorious. During the con-
versation his hat remained on his head.
The girl did not like il. as glanees at the
offending hat plainly showed. Finally
he shifted rather audibly and said: I've
a most fearful cold in my head"
All" said the girl. as if talking to
herself. that explains IT,"
Explains what?" asked the man.
why. your keeping your hat on
when you are talking 10 lady"
That hat came of in the time repre-
scented by the proverbial 'jiny."
The Washington times., 1903-08-09
FAITH AND IT'S APPLICATION

Bertie's father was in the barn attend
ing TO newborn colt, and Gertie stood
excitedly watching.
The tiny brown colt was irving hard 20
get on Its feet. but with each attempt Il.
fell over on it's side.
Clasping her sun-browned little hands
together, Gertie called out encourage
ingly:
'Oh, collie. collie. try again. collie
do your very best, and God will helm
you,'
The Washington times., 1903-08-09
EVERY FIRE WAS A 4TH OF July

The city OF Laurens. S. c., has a new
fire bell. The bell has arrived from
Ohio and will be placed in position on
the roof OF the city hall at once It
weighs about 800 pounds and is
guaranteed not 10 crack and 10 raise all
manner of row when necessary. It
cost S125. Heretofore, when at night
fire broke out. the custom has been for
everybody TO run TO the nearest window
and shoot and keep shooting until
everybody else was properly and duly
scared. \ fire alarm IN Laurens has
generally caused serious anxiety. The
purchase OF tEe new bell will bring
about depression in the p!stol-caTtrIdge
trade.-AuguSta, Ca, Chronicle.
The Washington times., 1903-08-09
AN ORIGINAL GRACE.

At one OF our theological seminaries
IL is the custom for the students to take
their turn in asking a blessing before
meals At one time last term the meats
had not been as tender as the students
thought they ought to be. and the eyes
OF the faculty were opened to the fact
when one day a young student offered
the following blessing:
20 Lord, give US strength to eat this
meat
The Washington times., 1903-08-09
HANDY.

Willie you may finish this piece OF
pie. If you want it," said mother. cit
isn't enough TO save"
Mother" said Willie. when he had
finished 1t. "a boy ia the family comes
in very handy when there is a little bit
Of pie over. doesn't he?'
The Washington times., 1903-08-09
WHY HE QUIT.

Hal-What, you've stopped calling on
the girl with the plaid waist
Tom-Yes. it's all over there.
Hal-Why? Father object?
Tom-Bless you, no. And had nerve
enough to dodge all her hints about
popping the question also. but the last
time I called she had the sign DO ID
now" stuck on the center table. That
fioored me. and I've quit.
The Washington times., 1903-08-09
RIDDLES.

Which is the merriest city in the
world Berlin; because II is always on
the Spree
What pudding resembles the lucky
striker in a game of baseball? "A good
batter.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-26

five years and 1t is a significant record OF
the development OF a great industry In mat
republic. This development has been
brought about largely by the investment
of foreign capital, n great percentage of
which comes from the United States Inc
production of gold in Mexico in 1871 was
less than $4,000. while the silver producssion
amounted to about So, O10.0oo The produc-
ton or gold last year amounted 10 nearly
sloooo.050 and that Of silver 10 nearly 49,
The gold production of Mexico from 1877
to 1893 increased very slowly. 1t was DUR
ing that period that American capital be-
gan to go into Mexican mines on very
large scale. and in the past ten years mas
come almost the whole increase in the
gold output. The silver output mas Deen
marked by q steady increase resulting from
and the gradual extension of mining OPP
eratioEs throughout the mineral region OF
Mexico.
United States Consul Covert. stationed at
Lyons, France, in comparing the silk in
dustry of the United States with that or
France gives some interesting figures con-
corning the growth or the business In our
country. Incidentally he remarks that SILK
is losing its pre-eminence as a material for
the manufacture of clothing, Ii now being
used in France largely as an accessory 10
the feminine toilet, and he says that SILK
dresses of fine quality are not often seen.
France exports total OF about seventy
two million dollars worth of silk In year
ana th TINS Is generay a S ta co rU bu
after all the figure is not so much out
of proportion for the product of the SILK
mills of the United States in 1872 reached
a value of S125,0O0000.
The French sale of silk to the United
States remains at about the same average
from year to year, Notwithstanding the con-
tinuous increase in our domestic production.
In 1870 there were eighty-six silk mills In
the United States. representing an invest
ment OF less than 100000. In 1900 the
number of mills had increased to 4S3. the
investment represented being SSl,OO0.OOV: In
1902 there were 500 mills, representing slO0.-
100000 in capital. The product of these
mills has risen in value from 100000 in
1870 sl07. 0o,0 900 in 1900. to, as stated, $l2o,-
900 during the past year.
The importations of silk into the United
States have also increased from S24,VO,Voo
in 1870 to $50 000,0c0 in 1902 In 1860 the
United States manufactured but per cent.
of the silk worn by our people. In 1880 We
produced IS per cent. in 1890 So per cent.
and in 1902 s. per cent. The silk industry
being one of the most highly favored un-
der the protection policy 1t may be ac-
credited as of the results. In COM
menting on these American figures Paris
writer says that Of the manufactured silk
the people of the United States consume
about s. per year per capita Of our popu-
lation. and later adds: 1.-The Americans
earn more money and spend more money
than any other people in the world"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-26
WUNIUN y
PAW PAW
Gives ExhilaratiOn Without
lntOxicatiOn.
AN ABSOLUTE CURE
For Insomnia, Nervousness
and All Stomach Troubles
II Makes Old Folks Feel Young and
Weak Folks Feel Strong.
PAWPAWREMEDY
In Big Demand.
DRUGGISTS BUSY
Supplying Their Customers
With This New Stom-
och Remedy.
Large Bottles $l.OO
Hundreds Testify
That They Received Won
derful Benefits From
the Free Sample
Bottles.
Prof. Munyon Says:
Paw Paw Will Make an Old
Stomach Almost as
Good as New.
CURES NERVOUSNESS
Scores Of People Declare in
Favor Of Paw Paw.
CURES NERVOUSNESS
Scores Of People Declare in
Favor Of Paw Paw.
II Soothes the Nerves
Il Rests the Nerves
II Feeds the Nerves
It Enables One to Sleep
II is Natures Own Remedy

Greater and greater grows the public
interest in Prof. Munyon's new Paw Paw
cure. Druggists say they never had such
a demand for new remedy. Many peo-
pie who received a free sample bottle say
they began to feel better after taking the
first dose. 1t not only acts as a tonic. but
gives the stomach abiding strength TO
digest everything that is put into II. Peo-
pie who have been unable to retain any
solids on their stomachs now declare that
discomfort. The most marvellous effect
Of this Paw Paw remedy is its wonderful
curative effects upon the nerves. 1t seems
to soothe. calm and strengthen them.
Prof. Munyon says that this Paw Paw
remedy feeds the nerves and relieves them
of all irritation and friction 1t isn't
narcotic to put them to sleep. but remedy
that will give them lasting strength.
don't believe. says Prof. Munyon. that
a better remedy for the blood and liver
was ever compounded have seen slug
gish livers that had refused to act under
the usual treatments respond in q most
marvellous way by the use of Paw Paw.
Paw Paw seems TO digest everything 10
touches, hence IL makes coed, rioh blood.
which in turn strengthens and vitalizes
the whole nervous system.
/ want all persons who suffer with dys-
pepsia or nervous trouble to cast away
all other remedies and give Paw Paw .
fair trial / want every weak and debil.
stated person TO get a bottle OF Paw Paw
at once and take it according to direc-
lions.
1 know IL will make old folks feel young
and weak folks feel strong.
L want every person who feels in need
OF a tonic TO drop the use of alcoholic
drinks Of all kinds and take Paw Paw in
it's place. People don't crave for stimu-
lants when the stomach and nerves are
in a healthful condition. Munyon's Paw
Paw gives exhilaration without intoxica-
ton.
Alcoholic stimulants lift. but let you fall.
Paw Paw lifts and holds you.
Every druggist sells ft or can obtain
IL for you. Price 81 per (pinO bottle.
Paw Paw Laxative pills, Csc q bottle
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-26
THE SOUTH IS ALL RIGHT.
BY No Means Dependent on Cotton for
Its Prosperity.

Its Prosperity.
Atlanta Constitution.
If any of the CONSTITUTIONS readers are
still tangled up with the notion that the
South is 1.-The poor relation of the re-
mainder of the Union they simply need
the physic of few large and luminous
facts.
Our cotton crop once was looked upon
as the absolutely indispensable means of
our bread and meat our boots and breeches
indeed, all the necesSaries of our daily
life. Some people are still toting that no.
ton along in their rummage sacks. But
the fact is that if our entire cotton crop
were to fail, we have any year other re-
sources and industries to be exploited, that
we did not have a generation ago, and
that would employ. feed, house. clothe and
enrich our people. In the individual ac-
count the farmer may make his cotton
mean everything; but in the general bust
ness account 1t could be lost but that
loss, while heavily felt, would not put the
South to tramping and begging on the
big roads
Last year the exports from our South
ern ports increased IA over the year be-
fore. For the same period the exports
from Northern seaboard cities increased
only .3O, which is three-tenths of / per
centum! Nearly 40 per cent of the export
trade of the country goes now through
southern portS-the other 90 per cent going
through north Atlantic and Pacific ports
But give us the isthmian canal and our
Southern ports will drain the exports from
Ohio TO the Rocky Mountains.
1t has not been so many years ago since
man asked to invest in a Southern rail-
way would shy around the proposition like
Mark Twains cat, once blown up i'm a
blast, forever afterwards avoided even a
common post hole. But the earnings of the
Southern Railway, for instance, have in
creased 155 per cent per annum in the past
nine years
Last year the Southern cotton mills. for
the first time in American history. con-
sumed more of our home crop than the
that:
''Since Jan. 1. along the lines of the
Southern Railway, twenty-seven new man.
ufacturing plants have been established, in
Guiding nineteen cotton mills and eight
knitting mills, which have added TO the
total equipment 20.l4 looms and 727 35S
spindles. while there are now under con-
struction twenty-three other mills which
will have equipment of 14,025 looms and
listing and in sight. OF 642 mills. 10, 73S looms
and 6976,s00 spindles.
These are but few Of the items In the
account. They omit the vast oil interests
| of Texas, the rapid and enormous rice
production of Louisiana. the iron and steel
| interests of Birmingham and the phenome-
| nal industrial growths OF Atlanta, Nash
| vile. Memphis, Richmond and Newport
| News.
| a prosperity that Will command perma-
| nence and commercial and political inn
portance that will fruit in her old-time ma
| tional power.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-26

coins on gold basis that pan would be
best. IL was. however, not thought prac-
ticable The Russian resolutions recited
some OF the difficulties of beginning on a
gold basis and declared that the American
plan would have our approval IL IL were
so amended as TO mean n national silver
currency issued on government account.
which should be given as soon as practica-
bile a fixed parity with gold This is prac-
tically the same as the English expression.
except that IL favors coinage only on gov
eminent account. The report OF the Meth
erlands commission strongly favored a
gold parity from the beginning. and de-
cIared this 10 be the only practicable
method of obtaining the benefits OF
fixed exchange; but IL was pointed out that
care and intelligence would be required In
the administration OF such a system. The
German resolutions declared against free
coinage OF the silver CONS. ana asserted
that the Chinese government should take
at the beginning OF the reform all those
steps which would allow her an influence
on the rate OF foreign exchange. The
French report also favored the systom
suggested by the commissions OF Mexico
and the United states"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-26
Two Interesting Propositions.
New York Sun.

Two significant positions have been taken
by labor organizations in the year now ap-
preaching its final period. Certain bodies
have forbidden their members to belong
TO the National Guard and have not hest
tated to say that they We're in favor of dis
Indignation OF the state militia. Their de-
clared reason for this was the employment
of soldiers to put down strikes. LIZ is n per-
fectiy well-known fact that the militia is
not called out except when mob violence is
employed in the progress of a strike The
militia is then used to restore order and
to protect life and property. Labor organi-
cations declare that mob violence is not
practiced by strikers, but by strike sympa-
thizers. and they do not approve Of II.
Why. then. should they object to the ex-
istence OF an armed body capable of put
ting stop 10 IL?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-26

CONCLUDED FROM FIRST PAGE)
years or more ago TO draw comparison
as to the modern method OF dealing with
offenders against the law in this country.
and will now devote the remainder of my
time to the present methods and condi-
tons as we find them in the institutions OF
IN nxryfa a
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-26

The Mexican treasury has just issued
statement showing the production OF gold
and silver in Mexico during the past twenty
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
America. Gun Crews.

The personnel of Reliance's crew. as
we'll as the crews of Constitution and
Columbia. has been much discussed.
and many patriotic yachtsmen think
that the glory of an American victory
would be the greater if the defender
were manned by an American crew.
AS n matter of fact Captain Urias
Rhodes of the Constitution is the only
American born officer who will serve
on the three big ninety footers. Cap
tain Barr, who will sail the Reliance.
was born in Scotland. and Captain
Lem Miller of the Columbia is a Ger
man by birth.
The crews of the three yachts are
made up chiefly of Swedes and Norwe-
gians, and it is said that Reliance's
crew is wholly 50 composed. Most of
these. however, are naturalized citi-
zens, and all are expert seamen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
CleveIand.s Drivinr Association.

The Cleveland Road Drivers associa-
ton has sprung into immediate popu-
larity in that city, and already the
membership is close to 800.
1t is rather strange. considering the
great popularity of the light harness
horse in the Forest City, that no asso-
citation of this nature has heretofore
been established. However. the enthu-
siasm of the members promises to make
amends for past delinquencies. and
there is promise of much benefit from
the orga nization of the horse owners.
Efforts will at once be made to Sc
cure speedway, and probably the eff
forts of the association will be crown
ed with success. Pretty nearly every
large city in the country has Il speed
way, and these public racing grounds
have proved TO be of advantage to the
city in more ways than one.
Horse owners in every city and town
in the country should form similar or
ganizations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
western North Carolina in the Spring.

Western North Carolina is attract
i've at any season of the year, but
certainly during the spring months,
when the trees are budding and the
flowers blooming, what could be more
inviting than a trip to this beautiful
mountain country?
The months of April and May in the
land of the sky and Sapphire coun-
try, including Asheville and Hot
Springs, n. c., are very enjoyable.
The climate at this season is delight
full, the scenery most beautiful and
the opportunities for the enjoyment
of sport, including golf, cannot be
surpassed.
The hotels in this region afford the
very best accommodations. If you
wish to know something of this de-
lightful region, communicate with
your nearest ticket agent, or address
j. S. Mccullough, n. w. p. A. South
ern railway, 225 Dearborn street, Chi
cagO, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
TALES OF THEATRE

1t is the usual chance of dramatic
author TO write some plays that
please better than others; generally
what he personally likes his public
cares less for than some other one
not so dear to his individual fancy
This perhaps is just as well, for this
keeps him busy trying TO get play
that plcases both himself and his pa
irons. 1t isn't necessary to say
whether AT Piney Ridge" suits its
authors or not; it is certain that it
does please the public, and for this
reason David Higgins and Miss Geor-
gia Waldron are presenting it again
this spring supported by good com
pany. The play has stood the test of
time and is one of those solid attrac-
tions to be depended on for the mon
ey's worth of entertainment. y fine
and complete presentation will be
made with Mr.. Higgins and Miss Wal
dron in the cast Friday evening, May
Is. at the Illinois. Seats on sale at
Illinois Smoker Wednesday morning
at 8 o'clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
Guardians Sale of Real Estate.

State of Illinois, L.
Rock Island County,
In the county court OF said county. To the
April term A. ID 1903
In the matter OF the petition OF Ferdinand c.
Mewes, guasdiau OF Elizabeth +. Mewes-
Edward a. Mewes, Elmer A. MeweS an d
Elle n. EeweS, minors, for leave TO sell cal
estate OF said minors
BY virtue OF an order and decree OF the
county court OF said Rock Island county. state
OF Illinois, made and entered in the above en-
titled cause on Aprit 6. A. D., 1903 being one
of the AVS of the April term of said court,
shall on Friday, the eighth day OF May, A. D
1903 between the hours OF 10 O'Clock a. M
and 4 O'Clock p. m to-wit: at the hour o
eleven o clock a. m expose 'or sale at public
vendne At the east door of the court house in
the city of Rock island in said county OF Rock
Island and state of Illinois to the highest aud
best bidder. ali the rigEt. title and interest of
said minors IN the following described real es-
tate. to-wit The undivided eight forty-sec-
onds of the west half OF the northwest quar-
ter OF section thirteen fl3), Ia township six
teen (t6l north. rsnge five 20 west of the
fourth p. N excepting q cartway from the
northeast corner thereof, running west to the
public road 30 feet wide, and subject to The
right OF dover and homestead therein of VIII
beimiua Kruegsr the widow of William
Kruger, deceased on the foll0wi1g terms,
to-wit:-c8Sh In hand.
Dated At Rock Island, Illinois, the eighth day
FERDINAND Q. MEWES.
Guardian OF Said Minors.
! HENRY CURTIS, Attorney
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
Administrators Notice.
nf Lame q Blvthe. deceased.

Estate OF James @. Blythe. decedSeu.
The undersigned having been appointed
administrator of the estate OF James q.
Blythe, late of the county of Rock Island.
tate of Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice
that he will appear before the county court
of Rock Island county at the county court
room in the CITY of Rock Island. at the July
1908 term on the first Monday in July next,
at which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and request
ed to attend for the purpose of having the
same adjusted.
All persons indebted TO said estate are re-
uuested to make immediate payment to the
Undersigned.
Dated this 5th day of May, A. D. 1908
BERNARD ID. Connolly, Administrator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
About South Dakota.

During 1902 South Dakota harvest
ed 46,S5S,0OO bushels of wheat. value
$26,.39,00O. and sold live stock to the
value of $31 POS, 900.
There are splendid opportunities
for success in South Dakota today.
One crop sometimes pays for a farm.
\ book descriptive of South Dakota,
its resources and opportunities, has
just been published by the Chicago,
Milwaukee & ST. Paul railway. 1t will
be sent to any address for two cents.
F. y. Miller, general passenger agent,
Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
Letters from
Women

Cured by the use of Kodol are received daily.
Their troubles nearly all begin with indiges-
ton or other stomach disorder.
If the food you eat fails to give strength
to your body, it is because the juices SCI
creted by the stomach and digestive organs
areinadequate to transform the nutrient prop
critics of the food into blood. That Is
indigestion. The system is deprived of the
amount of nourishment required to keep up
the strength, and the result is that one or
more of the delicate organs gradually grows
weak. and then weaker, until finally 1t is
diseased. Here a great mistake is made.
That of treating the diseased organ. The
best doctors in the land make this very
mistake. Why should they ? 1t is so easy
to see that the trouble is not there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
A spring and summer Tonic.

Go to the glorious mountains of
western North Carolina, the Land of
the Sky" and Sapphire Country" a
natural paradise at all times of the
year, pleasant spot, full of life, of
color and enjoyment, rich with pos
sibilities for health and recreation.
For temperature and climate it is un-
excelled. ReacL.1 by the Southern
railway.
Write for descriptive book of ''The
Land of the Sky" mailed free upon
application to J. S. Mccullough, N. w.
p. A. Southern railway, 225 Dearborn
street, Chicago, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
ae2.5B Peoria. III, to

New Orleans, La, and return via the
Illinois Central railroad. Account an
nual meeting American Medical asso-
citation. Tickets on sale May L to 4;
extreme return limit, May so. Two
daily trains. Only one night on the
road. Solid Pullman trains, consist
ing of standard sleepers. buffet, libra
ry cars, chair ears. and diners, Write
us for full information. G. A. Smith
commercial agent. City ticket office
329 Main street, Peoria, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
C.RAO.Ra,Iwax

Beginning Feb. Is and continuing
until June Is, we will have on sale
one way excursion tickets to San
Francisco and Los Angeles at rate
of thirty-one dollars (S3D.
Portland, Tacoma, Seattle and Pu-
get Sound points, thirty dollars
($3o).
Salt Lake City, Ogden. Butte and
Helena, twenty-siX dollars ($26).
Inquire phone 11SO, c., B. d q. tick
ct agent, depot Twentieth street and
Second avenue.