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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13

and father, pointing 10 the ilvid wom-
, an, exclaimed:
This, general is what has induced
You II brand III" rs coward. You
/ have forced ne TO fire on my wife. who
| but few days ago had endured the
pains of childbirth on an innocent
brbe. You nave ordered me to the rear
under arrest. Her" is my sword; take
it. have no further use for it. l will
never draw ii again | wish 10 God L
had d!soheycd your order and you hau
cloVen my skull
The general seized the young mans
hand ana WHISPERED hoarSely:
10y. II WASH /. 1t was War-grlm,
muEG'T"U&' hofr!"le W"f-War not Tor
CHRISTIANS. Tor tends; not Tor falr
world, for heu.
Al the moment there was cry from
the babe. The mother heard 1t and
opened her eyes There came light
Ing mp OF the white lace as she recog-
h'Zed her husband linen the Ids fell
again.
y heaNy tread was heard on the floor
AnoNe' ana voice asked Tor the gener-
III. An olilcer lace appeareu at the
Heheral' ne Shiu' the second OIL
gaze IS belh8 cut TO pieces. Ihey need
re-enforcements.
Never mind the Second brigade.
Ihey are men. RIDE, quick, and bring
SurSeoh-1or woman.
Inc general turned TO the group.
Brney was kneeling beside his wife,
neSIIhS nef 10 open her eyes asaih-to
I'VE Iof MS sake. she raised her nus
languidly and tried TO put her arms
around his noel, but thev vroI,Id hova
c,r,,,,, IT,, -
1"i'Ii lIi4II1 i"u Hc IIoI 'lhNIeu 'IleHI
Tor her. The old lady took the babe
from ltS nurse ana placed IT with its
Iather ana mother. The Old soldier
$1,000 Dy Win bowed mead, Yainly en-
ueaVorihS 10 Keep the moisture from
ms eyes.
linen lie turned 10 attend 10 Steiner
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13
Parker Will Secure Labor Vote.

Judge Parker. the democratic nOui-
nee for president is 4 friend of ths
laboring man. That fact is well es-
tablished by his legal opinions handed
down when president Of the cour. of
appeals of New York state II has
been emphasized by his public utter
ances since the standar,: OF democracy
was r'-~HI in his hanis by the St
Louis convention. but the strongest
manifest alton of the wace-earners' ap-
probation of his attitude came recent
" from Montana
Hon. 4. F. Spriggs, former governor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13

That the New York state Democratic
ticket is stronger than Odell's ticket is
also unquestionable. The unanimous
and enthusiastic action of the convcn-
ton in nominating the candidate for
governor gives assurance Of united
support in the election. The important
question is whether Herrick can also
secure the support of the independents
and dissatisfied Republicans. On that
question largely turns the position of
New York in the final presidential
count-CIeveland Plain Dealer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13

Unable 10 find anything to attack
in the democratic platform the repub-
lican organs are continually Circulat-
ing cheap tales of dissension at nation
al democratic headquarters. While
the old busy-bodies are circulating
many silly stories Tom Taggart and
his committee are putting in their best
ticks for success.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13
RIVER BULLETIN.
Surned in Sham Battle.

hewanee, H.. Oct. I'm a sham
battle between the Red Men and Com
Tany X. OF the 9Th Illinois militia. be
fore a big crowd here Yesterday. First
Serst- Williams was badly burned on
the face by . powder fash from an In
dams rifle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13

Any discussion of the issues would
surely bring to light the truth concern
ing the high prices paid for all kinds OF
American goods at home and the eX-
CcedinGly low ones demanded for the
same in foreign markets. Consequent
y the Republicans do not desire to
have the subject discussed. - Boston
GIOhn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13

Governor Peabody has been renOmi-
mated by the Colorado Republicans.
This should put the issue of militia
anarchy and vigilantes rule squarely
before the Colorado voters, to the adj
vantage of the Atlanta
Constitution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13

The Philadelphia Public Ledger has
come out squarely for Parker. The
Ledger bases its support of Parker on
three issued of tariff reform. the
usurpation of legislative authority by
the executive, and government extra
yapapPp"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13

TERMS - Daily, 10 cents per week.
Weekly, 81 per year in advance.
All communications of argumentative
character, political or religious, must
have real name attached for publica-
ton. no such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures
Correspondence solicited from every
township in Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13

\ Pike county, Mo. horse trader. it
is claimed. traded horses ten times in
one day, rode the same horse home
that he brought into town and also
carried home $37 in boot money"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13

The proud pre-eminence of man is
again threatened. Parrots, in addition
to their acquired faculty of articulate
speech. are said to be subject to ap-
nnndicitiS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13

With nine presidential tickets in the
field every voter ought TO be able to be
suited. Don't throw your vote away.
Vote for the Parker and Davis elect
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13

1t is greatly 10 be wished that Mr..
Douglas, the shoe man nominated for
governor by the democrats Of Massa-
chusetts. might have a walkover.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13
Thursday, October 10, 1904.

Mr. Bryan declares that Peabody
ism in Colorado is the legitimate fr,it
of Imperialism and militarism in the
Philippines"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13

It is said the Japs have 100000
gods. And the Russians believe each
one has a gun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13
THE ARGUS.

Publisher Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue. Rock Island, III. [En-
tered at the postofflce as second-class
matterl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13
RIVER RIPLETS.
RIVER FORECAST.

Slowly increasing stages in the Mis-
sissippi Will continue between Dubuque
and Muscatinc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13

All the news all the time THE
ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-13

BYTHE J. w. POTTER CO.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-05
A King Nine Times.

The most betitled monarch in the
world is Emperor Francis Joseph. of
Austria. Without his imperial crown,
which is the identical tiara Of Charlie
magne, he is nine times a king, twice
a grand duke, once a grand prince,
twice q prince, four times a margrave,
and the multitude of his titles as count
and so forth is past enumeration.
The total Of his titles Of sovereignty
and nobility exceeds a hundred. In
addition as King of Hungary. he bears
the title of "Most Apostolic" which is
one of the four honors bestowed by the
Pope. Were the sovereigns of Eu-
rope to meet in a council there is no
doubt that the premier place would be
conceded to Emperor F~rancis-alike
by reason Of his hereditary prestige
and Of his representation OF the an
cient Holy Roman Empire.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-05
Light Blue Null.

An afternoon frock was made OF
light blue embroidered null. with a
net effect, combined with the pattern
Of the embroidery. This was worn
over a slip Of pale lavender chiffon.
with an interlining Of light blue taffeta,
giving that vapory, two-toned effect
gained by the combination of blue and
lavender. The skirt of this gown was
made full and finished at the bottom
with a finely pleated flounce headed
with groups of graduated cords.
Throughout the entire gown lace me-
dalions Of finest Yalenciennes were in
troduced. Around the hips were also
groups Of the graduated cords. The
bodice was a very effective bolero,
with modish little tabs of lace and law
ender louisine, extending down the
front on either side and outlining q
tiny vest of white chiffon. The sleeves
were Of elbow length, with q quite
full Valenciennes drop as a finish. In
the collar the lace medallions and Law
ender silk were combined, and there
was a high crushed girdle of the same
soft silk.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-05
Snake Culture in Australia.

Snakes, according to the prevailing
popular notion, should be killed at
sight as utterly useless and positively
dangerous creatures, but i'll Austral-
ia they are now being Systematically
reared for the sake of their skins,
which have a considerable commercial
value in London, Paris and New York.
Snake skin is the fashionable material
for slippers, belts, bags, purses, card
cases, jewel boxes, dressing table &C.
cessories, etc. Rabbit trappers sup
plement their means considerably by
catching young snakes and extracting
the poison fangs. The blacks are also
expert sna6e catchers. To them the
snake is On agreeable article Of Diet
London World.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-05
Two Centuries of Mayoralty.

A singular case of hereditary dis
charge of magisterial of mayoral func-
tons, extending through more than
two centuries, is reported from Stras-
burg, where, at In%gersheim, the bur-
gomaster, NJ. Gillet, has received the
Office through an unbroken line of an
cestors extending back for 224 years.
The first of the line was a French SOL
der named Dominique Gillet, belong
ing to Turenne's army. He was griev-
ously wounded in the battle of Turck-
helm, fought on January 9, 1915, was
cared for by a peasant Of I%ngersheim,
recovered, settled there, prospered,
married the daughter Of his preserv-
er, and in 1850 became burgomaster;
and the Gillets have been burgomas-
tiers of I~ngersheim ever since.-Lon-
don Globe.
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includes a big cape collar, which is emil
nently becoming and graceful, and the
wide sleeves that always are comfort
able. The model is made Of dotted ba-
tiste, with trimming Of lace frills and
insertion, but all materials in use for
garments of this sort are equally cor
rect. When liked the sleeves can be
gathered into cuffs, as shown in the
back view, and the neck finished with
a Follower collar.
The jacket is made with loose fronts
and tucked backs. and is shaped by
means of shoulder and under arm
seams. The sleeves are in n piece
each, either left plain or gathered into
straight cuffs, and the cape collar IS
arranged over the whole.
The quantity Of material required
for the medium size is five yards TWEEN
ty-seven inches wide. three and three
quarter yards thirty-siX inches wide.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-05
"A Boy of Character.

Nearly thirty years ago a boy was con-
frmed and partook of the holy communion
with the older people. The next day he
went to school, and at recess some of those
boys who like to serve the devil formed a
ring about him and cried out:
"Oh, here is a boy Christian"
What did the boy do? Get angry, kick,
strike or swear? Not at all. He quietly
looked the hooking boys in the face and
said:
Yes, boys, I am trying to be a Chris.
tian boy. Isn't that right?"
His tempters knew that he was right and
felt ashamed. They broke up the perse,
cutting ring and went to play with the
brave young Christian. l call him the
brave young Christian. l call him brave
because there are many men who could
more easily storm a battery than stand to
be Knocked by the enemies of Jesus as
meekly as that little boy did.
Where is that hero of thirty years ago
to-day? He ia president of a college and q
preacher of the Gospel.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-05
Saved by Thickness of Her Dress.

Mrs. Jacob J. Compton, mother of
Charles Compton, of this city, who has
many friends in Binghamton, had an
exciting experience with a rattlesnake
near her home in Hallstead, Pa. She
was returning through her garden,
when she was attacked by the snake.
With her hand she tore the reptile
loose from her garments and as she
shook her clothing she vas Mortified
to discover that it was a rattlesnake.
Upon examining her clothing, Mrs.
Compton found that the snake had
bitten into her garments, its fangs hav-
ing passed through three thicknesses
of cloth, and upon her clothing the
large green stains made by the poison
were plainly Observation-Disclosures
Press.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-05
0wbat Shall ! Dooo

That is the problem which frequently
confronts ereryone-especially parents
with small children. A slight illness
treated at once often saves a long
period Of sickness and e~xpense-some-
times prevents death. The trouble Is
that so few people can think on the in
slant what treatment to apply, even if
they have the knowledge necessary to
recognize the disease and know what
simple remedies are best. To meet t is
want at small expense the Book Pub
fishing House, 134 Leonard street, New
York City, is sending postpaid a doctor
book on receipt Of sixty cents in
stamps. The book is Illustrated, con
tains 500 pages, explains symptoms,
causes and simple mean of overcoming
ordinary illnesses. 1t was written by
the eminent j. Hamilton Ayres. A. NJ,
NJ. D. 1t is a volume which should be
in every household, as no one can tell
what moment he may require the
knowledge it contains.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-05
The Artleaa ~JaDaneae.

Accepting an invitation to view some
new decorations in the house Of a
friend known to be a devoted admir-
er of Japanese art, l was not sur
prised to be shown an exquisite frieze
representing the stalks and leaves Of
the bamboo, graceful and decorative
as hone but a Japanese could make
them. The artist was present, and
after complimenting him upon his
work, I turned to the friend accom-
panying him and asked, do you draw
and paint also"
NO." he replied sadly, II have too
much with business, the buy and sell
and make the money. I have not
learned to draw or paint, or the flower
arranging I cannot wen write poems
very we'll. 1 am artless," he con
cluded, with a polite smile of self-ap-
proval.-Lippincott's.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-05
A Fertile Mind IL Invaluable

In a household, and all hands instinct
lively turn to the person possessing
such accomplishment in an emergency
when anything >ut Of the usual routine
is under consideration. The next best
thing to having Everything at ones
fingers ends" as the expression runs,
is to have a book full Of hints and
suggestions which may be turned to
instantly. 1t is to meet just such a
want that the Book Publishing House,
1874 Leonard street, New York City, is
Offering to send postpaid a book Of 1S9
pages for the sum of twenty-five cents
in stamps. 1t IS filed with hints, sug-
gestions and recipes, so that one won
ders a person could have thought of so
many subjects and covered the ground
so thoroughly. Send for a copy. Show
it to your neighbor, and she will want
one, also, it is g. useful.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-05
Ruahing Things Along.

As there is q law against burying
in the city Of Albany, the Bishop had
to have a special act Of the Legisla-
ture to be buried in the Cathedral.
He was successful in having the act
pass the lawmakers, but his friends
were astounded and worried when they
read its text. 1t began with the usu-
al verbiage. The ending was some
thing like this:
we do grant that Bishop Doane be
buried within the precincts Of the Ca
thedral at Albany. This act to take
effect Immediately - L~ippincotts
Magazine.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-05

that are equally appropriate. The big
collar is peculiarly novel and effective,
and the pointed belt marks one of the
latest features in fashion. The costume
consists Of a waist and skirt. The
waist is made over a fitted body lining,
but it is soft and full, blousing over
the belt. The sleeves are large and
full above the deep cuffs, and the skirt
is cut in FIVE cores, with a lounce at
the lower edge. The belt Is pointed at
the front and serves to connect the
two, the closing being made at the
left side Of the front.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size twelve years. is
nine yards twentyone inches wide, six
and one-half yards thirty-two inches
wide, or five yards forty-four inches
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-05
The Wrone Hat.

." often wondered" said Joe Black
burn, chow these boys who take your
hats in the dining rooms Of Southern
hotels where they put them in a rack
without checks know which hat to
give you. 1 thought I would try and
,mystify one. When I had finished
lunch and he handed me my hat I tried
it on and pretended it was. a misft.
"'This is not my hat I told him.
Gle was ready with his answer
"'That may not be your hat he re-
piled calmly, but it is the hat you gave
me when you came in"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-05
A Handsome Wrap.

A typical handsome wrap is thus de-
scribed: 1t is Of black Chantilly
founcing forty-two inches wide. The
lace was gathered full across the shout
ders and hung from u yoke of black
net SHRED and puckered into many
rows, each one marked by a small fold
Of silk. A stole collar Of maize satin
was embroidered in blue, rose color
and black. The large sleeves were
gathered into a broad band of the
shirred net at the wrist, and had full
rufles of rich white lace. The wrap
was lined with %delicately tinted paille
taffeta.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-05
How a Prophecy Came True.

Theodore S%tavarche. living in 4 towL
Of uermezin, near Jassy, writes a Blu
charist correspondent, had his fortune
told SiXty-tive years ago by a gypsy,
who said that he would die by the bay
Onct.
He fought through the RusSo-Turk.
ish War, was decorated for conspicu.
bravery at Plevna and Smardcn,
and received a scratch. The
other day, however, at the age of sew
cnty-five. he committed suicide with
his grandson's bayonet. thus fulfilling
The ancient prophecy.-Paris L'Action.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-05
lost Mascot and Game,

The Philadelphia Police Department
has q baseball nine which heretofore
has had absolute confidence of winning
because of the clubs mascot. a fox ter
rier nan,od Croker. The other day the
police team went out to play, and the
dog became so excited by the crowds
that he barked himself to death. The
game was played without the mascot
and the police team was Overwhelm-
ingly defeated.-Chicago Tribune.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-05
Girls Costume.

Blouse waists Of all sorts are much
in vogue for young girls, and are al
WAYS graceful and attractive. The
very pretty dress illustrated combines
one with a gored skirt and is eminent
" suitable for school wear. AS illus
trated the material is dark blue cash
mere. with trimming Of plaid edged
with black. but there are many other
materials and many other trimmings
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-05

had no appetite. When doctors failed
TO help me 1 began using Doan's Kid
ney Pills aud improved until my back
was strong and my appetite returned.
During the four years since l stopped
using them l have enjoyed excellent
health. The cure was permanent"
(Signed) GEORGE W. REMOTE.
A TRIAL FREE-Address Foster
Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. For sale
by all dealers. Price, 80 cents
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-05
The Long Veil.

The newest long wells, some IN au'
tomobile shape, others just full and
circular, reaching nearly to the waist
are made of silk lace figured in 9
small pattern. or Of Brussels net ia
match the hat in color. These are
edged with lace or ribbon of the same
shade, and finished with q couple OF
tucks above the hem.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-05
In the Way OF Jokes.

Yokes distinguish some of the new
a coats. A charming model is in
white cloth. In length it is three
quarter: the yoke is rather deep, and
the sleeves are very baggy. At the
wrists these are gathered into back
ward faring cuffs faced with Chinese
embroidery. The fronts are faced in
the same way. The small fat collar is
Of the cloth. Rows Of stitching along
the yoke hold it and the lower part
firmly together.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-05
:Jausnese Shin Libraries.

When the war broke out the libraries
on the Japanese ships were cleared OF
all fiction and illustrated papers, only
technical treatises being allowed TO
remain. This is in significant contrast
to the Russian ships at Port Arthur,
which were provided with pingpoDg
fah1pa
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-05
Bit OF
n.

Alexis came home .... night with his
clothes full Of holes.
"What has happened to you!" ex-
claimed his mother.
"Oh, we've been playing shop ever
since school closed" Alexis replied.
"Shop?" echoed his mother.
eyes. We opened q grocery store,
and everybody was something" Alexis
explained. 81 was the cheese."-Sun-
day at Home.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-05

ers manage to make it. 1t is nearly a.
ways fashioned Of soft Panama OF
Manila straw, or even an ordinary
coarse colored straw in mauve, blue,
or pink, trimmed with close-gathered
ruches all round, OF with big soft bows
or roSettes. Wide strings, too, are
nearly always to be seen, and give
the hat a quaint, Old World appear
ance that is infinitely alluring. Not Q
few Of the mushroom hats are, howev
or, treated in a much simpler fashion
being bound round the crown with two
shades OF ribbon or velvet and tied in
a bow in front with a long shaped
buckle covered in velvet or ribbon te
correspond.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-05

man of good repu-
tation and stand
ing, writes: give
years ago l was
suffering so with
my oa-k and kid
neys that l often
had to lay off.
The kidney secre
tons e IN
natural, my legs
and stomach were
swollen, and ]
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-05
To Prohibit SorcerH.

In the Rhodesian Government Ga
zette is published a proclamation pro-
hibiting the practice OF sorcery
throughout the territory, including the
throwing of bones, the use of charms,
any manner of conjuratiOn and trial
by ordeal.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-05
hog Raising in South Africa:

In the hope Of making profit out OF
the Chinese who have displaced them
from the Transvaal mines. some Kat.
frs have taken to hog raising, so as
to crafty the Celestials' love of pork.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-05

OF two and three-quarter yards forty
four inches wide. with nine yards OF
lace and two and threeQuarter yards
OF insertion to trim as illustrated.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-05
With q Bow beneath Her Chin.

I Most women in Newport and every
smart woman il England has a mush-
rooln lat. 1t is wonderful how be-
coming the manufacturers and millin-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-05

IamsurePiso'sCur forConsumption saved
my life three years ago.-MRs. TRohAs Rob-
EMS, Maple St., Norwich, Ny, Feb. II, 1900
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-10-05

The only school for women gardeners
in London is at the Royal Botanic Gar
dens, Regents Park. NY3S