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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-09
A Continuous smoke.

In the Philippines the use of tobacco
is universal. The native child acquires
the tobacco habit as soon rs it is able
to walk. IL the northern provinces cs-
pecially it is no uncommon sight to see
d child five or six years old putting Wig
oTousIy at a big cigar. The women
smoke fully as much as the men and
smoke cigars where the men
use cigarettes. In the northern parts of
Iuzon immense cigars often a couple Of
feet long and as thick as the wrist are
used. Such cigar is suspended from
rafter of the house by 4 string and
smoked during the day by all the mem
bers of the family as desired.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-09
No VOweIa I'm IF

Many places have curious names, but
apparently there is only one place
which has name without any voweIs.
That place is the little hamlet of Ws,
near Paris. VS. being an unpronOunce-
able name, the inhabitants of the ham,
let have transformed it into I'd U.s." but
this change has not been sanctioned le-
gally, and on all the official records the
name Ws still appears. The hamlet has
III inhabitants, and its sole attrac-
tons are the Chateau d'Osny, which
has been for many years in the posses
sion of Edmond About's family, and
the Chateau de VigDv. which is one of
the best specimens of the renaissance
style of architecture.
So far as is known, there is only one
person in Europe at present who has
a name without any vowels, and that
is NJ. Srb, the mayor of Prague.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-09
4 Quaint People.

The heart of Brittany never changes,
but its face is rapidly losing many OF
its prominent characteristics with the
Ieveling influence of the French rcpub-
lie. 1t is only far out of the beaten
track. now, or on special occasions, like
fetes, that you see universally the cos
tunes and customs of the old Armori-
can peninsula. Only an hours journey
from Quimper. the mOderniZed chief
town of Finistere, and you are among
the Bigoudines. Il people whose dress
suggests the Eskimos and Chinese,
whose faces are strongly Mongolian in
type and who in language, customs and
beliefs seem to have no relation with
the rest of France. More and more the
picturesque problem they present is
coming to attract attention. Artists,
students and tourists alike are fasci-
mated by it.-Andre Saglio in Century.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-09
FOR THE CHILDREN
A kind hearted street Boy.

Sometimes people imagine that boys
who live all their lives on the city'S
streets struggling for a livelihood are
not tender hearted and kind.
But the story OF Il New York news
boy shows that this is not always so.
A little girl about six years old was
playing with some children dangerous
" near the edge of the sea wall down
at the Battery. Every once i'll awhile
she would stop playing TO cuddle lit
tie kitten that was with her.
While she was holding the kitten in
her arms somebody proposed q game of
tag and chased the little girl. She ran
straight toward the sea wall, where
she suddenly slipped and would have
fallen into the water if she had not
thrown her hands out and thus saved
herself
But the poor kitten fell into the wa
ter, and there it floundered about, pit
eouSly mewing, while 4 crowd of chill
dren and grown folks gathered on the
wall above, gazing down at it, some OF
them even laughing.
AT this point along came Maurice. the
newsboy. One glance was enough to
show him what was doing. ''Aw!'
exclaimed he. What are you'se guys
rubbernecking at de kids pet fur? Why
don't you'se do sumthin'? Don't you'se
see the little kids a-cryin'?"
The next minute, Selling the chain
that guards the edge of the Battery
walk, Maurice swung himself down
and reached out as far as he could in
the effort to reach the kitten.
Then, to the dismay of the Onlookers,
just as he caught the kitten he some
how lost his grip on the chain, and
down he fell into the water. The tide
was going out, and try as he could he
could not get footing on the rocks.
But workman, who was passing by,
hurried to the rescue. Hanging over
the wall, while a couple of men held
his legs, he caught the boys hand and
pulled him out of the water.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-09
A StickIcr For RINK.

1t is not in this country alone that
the notion of equality prevails. The
London Figaro reports the following
instance:
AS n magnificent steamer, the prop
erty of the Peninsular and Oriental
company, was steaming into Southamp-
ton harbor Il grimy coal lighter fioated
Immediately in front of it. An officer
on board the steamer, seeing this.
shouted:
Clear out of the way with that
BARGE
The lighter man, a native Of the
Emerald Isle, shouted in reply, care
ye the captain of that vessel?"
NO" answered the officer.
"Then spake to yer equals" said the
lighter man. I'm the captain OF this"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-09
Auatie'S Rabies.

There are three of them; bless the da
lingsl
There's Laurence and Edith May
And the dear little baby, Walter,
Just six months old today,
And 1 think. as 1 rock the wee one
To sleep in his tiny nest
And kiss the smiles and dimples,
1T is you 1 Iove-the best
But Edith. with eyes so solemn,
Climbs up on my knees to say,
May 1 hold DOR fwotch?" and listens
AS it measures our lives away.
I stroke the brown locks sunny,
The sweet young brow caressed.
And l think, Your auntie loves you.
Dear little niece-the best"
But little arms clasp softly
My neck in a close embrace,
And boyish cheek. all rosy,
Is pressed against my face.
us aunties little sweetheart,
An love 90 lots. do;
Whole hun'erd bushels. auntie;
Is at enough for oo2'
Then 1 kiss my ardent lover
And fold him to my breast,
And think, "Of all the babies
1 surely love you-best."
But at night. as the tiny toddlers,
Reluctant, go to rest.
1 know. as I tuck them under,
That love them all-the best.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-09

Every victim of piles knows too
well the discomfort and annoyance
they cause. Piles are always an indi-
cation of disorder which, if neglected
certainly leads to the most serious
rectal and intestinal diseases.
/ cure piles. allaying the rectal in
Illumination and removing its causes.
Many diseases and disorders of the
delicate female organs are the result
of rectal ailments and cannot be cured
until the cause is removed. Thous-
ands of women are suffering daily tor
lures from female disorders because
their physicians have not discovered
that the cause of their trouble is some
rectal disease. | have given special
attention during my years of study
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-09
ENGLISH AS SPOKEN.
II Is In Scotland, Says n Critic. That
1t Is Heard at Its Best.

II hcaEu a. lis
The query Where is the prettiest
English spoken:" is answered by Il
writer in the London News. and,
strange TO say, it is not in England, il
the writer be accepted as an authorita
tive critic.
1t was the opinion of Sir Morell Mac
kenzie that those who should SPEAK
English most unsteady were the in
habitants of Badenoch. Inverness shire,
Scotland. They had the reputation for
centuries of being perfect speakers OF
English; but, the writer says, he must
now go to the glens branching north
ward from the CaledOnian canal TO tinG
the language spoken in its purity.
In the beautiful glen of MoristOn III
particular one has noted the most eX-
quisite speech it seems possible to i'm
agine. There is an almost total all
Eence of dialect and vocal distgure-
ments, though Il quaint, delicately
marked rise and fall of the voice are
very family noticeable. The language
used is extraordinarily pure and free
from alien words, which is attributable
to the fact that the people acquire their
English direct from books and that so
far dialect contaminations have not
penetrated the glen"
The writer has a good word to say
of Celtic pronunciation of English gen.
orally: The charm of Irish English is
undeniable. 1t has n softness that APP
peals irresistibly TO the ear, but un-
fortunately it is linked with a certain
element of dialect which just places it
below perfection"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-09
What Do You Sect

A German allegory tells Of two little
girls. They had been playing together
in a strange garden. and soon one ran
to her mother. full of disappointment
1.-THE gardens sad place, mother"
"Why, my child?' asked her mother.
give been all around. and every rose
tree has cruel thorns upon it,
Then the second child came in. breath
less.
"Oh. mother. the gardens a beauti-
full placer
How so. my child?'
''Why, I've been all around. and ev-
cry thorn bush has lovely roses growing
on it,"
And the mother wondered at the diff
ference in the two chiIdren.-Zion's
Outlook.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-09
Western BicvcIe Circuit.

Arrangements for Il western bicycle
racing circuit have been completed.
Denver, Pueblo. Salt Lake City and
Ogden Will form the circuit, which is
being promoted by the managers of
the successful Salt palace track at
Salt Lake City. This track has been
a pronounced money maker for four
consecutive years. the receipts of the
present year having been $4,000. L. E.
Schcfski is the manager of the circuit.
Dave Shafer is interested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-09
A PhilosOpher.

The old man was sitting on the roof
gazing placidly across the rushing wa
tiers.
Washed all your fowls away" ask
ed the man in the boat
Yes. but the ducks swami" smiled
the old man.
Tore up your plum trees:"
Don't mind it much. They said the
crop would be failure"
But the flood. 1t is up to your win
dowsI"
"WelI. them windows needed wash
ing anyway, my friend
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-09
Signs.

Irate Watchman-Look a-here! Don't
you see that sign? It's big enough and
black enough, 1t says, mo Smoking
Agreeable Trcspasser-I know it does,
my friend. but really, you must not
believe in signs. Don't you see that
am smoking NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Times-Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-09
The SPORTING WORLD
coIson to Coach Harvard oarsmen.

CoISou TO Coach Harvard Oarsmen.
In Fred Colscn. the former Cornell
cockswain. Harvard will have 4 row
ing coach who is thoroughly familiar
with the famous Cornell stroke as a re-
suit of Pa" COurtney's own teaching.
He Will no doubt introduce the Cornell
style at Cambridge.
Professor HOratio /. White. the new
ly appointed chairman of Haryards
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-09
WE EXCHANGE
RECORDS

Bring us your old disc records that
you have grown tired of (either Co
lumbia or VictOr), and we will ex-
change them for the new Improved
Columbia Disc Records. We will al
low you 80 cents for your 10-inch
record and other sizes in proportion.
The new Improved Columbia Records
are of elegant workmanship and are
a decided advancement in the art Of
record making. They have "A full,
sweet tone, and owing TO the manner
in which they are made they have
less scratching tone; the needle seems
to run smoother on the record. We
also wish TO Introduce ia your notice
the new Grand Opera Sound Box,
which is designed to obviate the
scratch of the needle and at the same
time retain the full volume Of tone.
We will exchange the new Grand
Opera Sound Box for any Of the old
style Columbia sound boxes now on
the market. Call at our warerOoms
and get our plan of exchange. We
carry the largest line Of records in
the city.
Graphaphcne headquarters at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-09
impossible shnkesnenre.

Critic Marvellous drama of yours,
sir. There's scene in that play that
Shakespeare himself could not have
written.
AuthOr-Indeed. You are too fiatter-
ing.
Critic-I was referring TO that rail
way smash in the third act.-London
Tit-Bits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-09
F. d. COLsoN, HARvARD'S NEW ROWING
COACH.

athletic committee, is instrumental in
bringing Colson TO that college. He
goes 10 Cambridge TO study instruction
and administration in the Harvard law
school, although there is no doubt his
real motive is to coach the crew.
Colson has steered one champion Cor
nell crew TO victory and successfully
coached the freshmen crews for four
years
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-09
Touuh Case. Cost More.

salvation seems to be mighty costly
to some. while it's free to others, -
growled the man who was asked to
contribute to the church.
"Of course" replied the deacon. IT'S
n bigger job TO save some people than
Il is to save others."-Chicago Post.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-09
East Versus West In Athletics.

Another opportunity is open to the
colleges of the west TO meet the best
men in the east, and that opportunity
will be given during the sports at the
St Louis exposition. On May so the
western intercollegiate championships
Will be held. and two weeks later. on
June IL, the national intercollegiate
championships will take place in the
stadium.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-09
Motors Mt Worlds Fair.

With the Mississippi at hand for
trials, the st. Louis fair promises to
establish an epoch in the automobile
and motor boat sport and industry in
this country. Makers of both classes
are preparing for an elaborate demon
stration of them during the exposition
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-09
Automobiles I'm Cuba

The Cubans have taken to automO-
biles with some enthusiasm and dis
play quite remarkable knowledge of
the different makes. The French have
already intrenchcd themselves strong
ly. With the chief demand for eight to
ten horse machines. selling from 81 400
TO 81 500, however. the Americans have
an excellent chance TO control the Gu
ban trade
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-09
Duney Will Defend His Title.

Arthur T. Duffey. the intercollegiate
and worlds champion sprinter. viii! de-
fend bis title at the annual college
championship meeting to be held next
May. The announcement comes as an
authoritative denial of the stories
which have been printed frequently to
the effect that DufTey would not again
appear in the intercollegiate games.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-09
sIcGovcrn better Than Ever.

81 feel better than ever" remarks the
almost forgotten featherweight pugiI-
list, Terry McGovern. "and want il I'M
derstod that l am not n dead one by
any means"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-09
The Dixon-PaImer Fight

The reports of the recent Dixon
Palmer fight in England say that it
was the best cohtest decided there in
years. At the conclusion of the con-
test Palmer said. Il held the old man
too cheaply, and l have been well
beaten"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-09
Hurley strII an Amateur.

Marcus Hurley. the national amateur
cycling champion. again escapes the
ak and will remain an amateur for an.
other season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-09
New Rnsehau Scheme.

Manager Billy Clymer has new
scheme under his bonnet. He would
wed the east and west in Il league made
up of Jersey City. Baltimore. Buffalo
and Toronto combined with Louisville
Columbus. indianapolis and Toledo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-09
Boxing In London.

Attendance III the boxing bouts in
London has been fair. but the fact re-
mains that the Britons will not give
up a five dollar note for any fight IN
less il is international and a champion
shin
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-09

A fool fatters himself; the wise man
hatters the fool.-Bulwer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-09

and practice to the reflex action of
rectal diseases on the female organs
and have cured hundreds of eases of
female disorders which have baftlcd
other physicians for years. Women
suffering from diseases peculiar to
their sex which their physicians have
been unable to cure should consult
me. My office offers every privacy
and female attendants are at the ser
vice of my patients.
| cure all disorders of the Hcctum
and Intcstines.
The entire digestive tract from the
stomach to the rectum is one of my
specialticS. Ny methods of treatment
offer n certain cure for all diseases
of this portion of the human system
and their refleXes whenever a cure is
possible to human skill. l do not
take all cases. but l guarantee
cure whenever | take case.
| am especially DESTROYS of cases
which other physicians have failed To
cure. Physicians having obstinate
cases under treatment are invited to
consult me, free of charge.
Call and investigate. Consultation
free.
Dr. Horne's Bio-Chemic treatment
and the free N-RAY EXAMINATION.
Mitchell & Lynde Bldg, Rock Isl
and. Take elevator to 4th floor.
Rooms 10. 80 and 81. Hours Q to ;.
Evenings to s. Sunday Q to ~.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
NO SILVER NEEDED.
Probable Appreciation Of Value in the
Far East


A cablegram received by the bureau OF
insular affairs announces the fact that the
Philippine government has no occasion for
purchasing more silver.
The silver purchased last year produced
substantially 2,OO0O00 more pesos than all
the Mexicans exported since January l..
1902. The recoinage Of Spanish Filipino
coins, which is being actively prosecuted in
the San Francisco mint, fully supplies the
vacuum created by their withdrawal from
circula ton.
The Philippine government has in cirou-
lation in the islands in transit and in pro-
cess of reconage. 16,UO,OOO more silver
coins than were in the islands January l..
1904. and 100000 more than were in the
islands January 1. 1893, when there was a
great surplus of currency.
It is announced that the Philippine gov
eminent will probably buy, as bullion. alter
October 1. any Spanish Filipino or Mex
leans offered. This Information is impor-
tant in view Of the continued demand for
silver in the orient. during the progress
of the war, and the probability that India
and France will be large purchasers OF
silver this fall. This state of affairs would
probably create an appreciable advance in
price, about which. in view of the above
fact. the Philippine government has no
cal use to be exercised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
TIE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Why the British Government Under
took II.


The discreet inquiries Of the State Depart
ment into the object Of the British Thibe-
tan expedition. as related in yesterdays
cabiegrams from London. appear to have
developed a rather curious fact. namely.
that the British home government was
lukewarm, II not absolutely Indifferent. in
the matter Of sending Younghusband's ex-
petition toward Lhasa. In fact, it is said
here that Col. Younghusband was allowed
to go forward only to save the pride OF
Viceroy Curzon. The latter fancied that he
had not been treated with proper considera-
ton by the half-wild Thibetans, and fall
Ing to secure what he deemed proper OFF,
cial recognition of the representatives of
the indian government sent by him into
Thibet. he appealed to the home govern
ment for an armed escort to secure proper
treatment for his ENJOYS. and the home
government reluctantly assented.
1t Is said here that the British govern
ment has already indicated it's willingness
to withdraw this really punitive expedition
as soon as 1t can obtain from the Thibetans
promises OF yielding the points which were
the expedition crossed the border Of the
latter country. These are pledges Of free
dom of trade between the two countries and
omcial recognition of the right OF the Brit
Ism governments representative to exer-
else his functions In Thibet. The British
FORCES are willing to retire on that basis
the more readily that they are now satis-
fed, from their own experience. that there
is no danger to be apprehended of Russian
Entertainments on India by way of Thibet,
IN view of the tremendous geogra phical OBJ
stacles. 1t is stated that the British gov
eminent has received the overtures of the
United States government on this subject
In the best of temper: indeed, they were
rather welcome as tending to empha size the
determination of the United States govern
ment to do everything possible to protect
the integrity Of China. an object quite as
dear to the British as to America.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
MIRRORS NOT ALWAYS CORRECT
Sometimes They Give a Greenish Tinpa
to the Complexion.

From the St Louis Globe Democrat
The best mirrors are not always infall!-
DIE renectors OF the faces which peer anxi-
ousiy into them" Mr.. F. De Donate as
eer's' ana because girls complexion NAV
appear sallow in mirror, let her NOT
worry herseif Sick in thinking that she Is SO
aiicteo naturally, for in nine cases out OF
Ten IL is the mirror that is at fault. that Is
oehoerately uttering an untruth to the xirI.s
face
Inc average mirror has a slightly green
ism tlnge. The cheaper it Ia the more nro.
nounced this peculiarly and even In a cost
~ glass II Is not always absent, and II ia
TINS very color tone that plays the trick and
inaAe many girl think she is lacking in
a beautiful complexion. Everybody has
uouptless, observed how CHASTITY a green
Hght makes people appear on the stage or
anywhere else, for that matter when n 10
turned on them. and though, of course
very, very much less In strength In the
i nir its this same effect is produced there
oy Its greeniSh tinge
II is a remarkable complexion fndeed
that would be mirrOred back radiant and
!Lesn from such a glass. The green makes
liie corhpiexlon look sallow, destroys those
rich, medium purplish tints and most OF
the nigh lights that contribute so mucb To
tne beauty of the face, and give ii a sort OF
sickly appearance. 1t accentuates the
$50 81. ace OF yeilowness and makes it
esano OUT as though 1t where a hideous de-
rect when, as a matter of fact IL NAV ha
the mere suggestion that is hardly discern-
IDLE TO the naked eye at ALL II also ron.
parts peculiar effect to shadows and rem
uers some shades of hair rather odd look
ing by touching the light reflected ON the
glossy strands with its finger of greenish
nue.. Many a person, as well, has looked
closely at their eye in a mirror and thought
tnere was a trace Of green eyes, especially
people with blue or gray there when IN
reality II is only the tinge in the mirror
caught by some vagrant bit Of bright light
and reflected there. Mirrors do not often
teL the truth, especially the cheaper grades.
which are in more general use and m.
reason for this is in just what 1 have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07
A Famous Clipper.

From the National Geographic Magazine
The achievements of the five-masted steel
bark Preussen. 1851 tons. built in 1902 for
the Lacisz shipping agency Of Hamburg.
the largest square rugged bark In the world
have excited much interest Of late The
most remarkable performance Of the Preus-
sen thus far has been the completion of the
voyage from the Channel to Iquique, Chile,
a distance Of 1900 miles, In 81 days-about
the time made by the steam freighters en-
gagged IN the South American trade. On this
voyage the vessel took her departure from
Cuessant March 5. 1903, and crossed the line
March is. thirteen days out, establishing
record rever before equaled by sailing
ship. The parallel Of 80 degrees south in the
Atlantic was attained April 10. and in the
Pacific April p. eleven days being thus
spent in weathering that most tempestuous
OF regions. Cape Horn From noon of April
% to noon of April "a the vessel laid down
1868 miles to her credit, this being the best
days run throughout the voyage. The an
Choir was dropped in the harbor Of IQuiQue
May /, f1fty-seyen days from point OF de-
parture to destination.