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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-04-08
Roberts & Hines Hardware CO.
On the
Everything For Work and Sport
"A SUMMER HYMNAL..
Trotwood's Novel Receives New and
Distinguished Honors.

| The Summer Hymnal, = declared by
many to be the best book John Trot
wood Moore has ever written, is re
ceiving new honors. The other day it
made its appearance in Congress, in
speech delivered by Hon. E. s. Cand-
ler Jr.. of Mississippi. In closing his
speech on the appropriations bin for
the Department of Agriculture, Mr..
Gambler said:
i applaud the sentiment and the
truth expressed by John Trotwood
Moore is his work entitled "A Summer
Hymnal, wherein, in substance, he
says: The farmers life is loyal and
patriotic life, sustained by faithful
hand, that has grasped so often the
burden of duty and carried it so IN
seltishly. 1t is hard hand, it is true,
but it is faithful and honest, and in
its rough grip more gentleness dwells,
many another of softer parts and finer
of the oak, twisted and hardened
fight for life with the elements of ma
ture. But unbeautiful as it is, it has
borne its full burden in the fight of
world. 1t may be misshapen and its
joints large from strain and toll, and
the veins may run through it like
channels of stream deep cut, and it
may be curved in like the turn of a
plow handle and deep set like the grip
of an AK helve. and deep set and
SCARED.
But if today there comes an mp
al ..f L. e.. 80
rock and matter, and this hand, of all
earth's civilization, alone leaves its
imprint there to be read cons of ages
hence by beings of enlightenment and
light in the museums of higher civ
ilization. well may it stand embedded
in some kindred block of stone. not to
point to the name and lineage of some
race. but through all the
ages of time it would stand as the
Track of duty. the Emblem of pa
triotism in the Man age of earth. y
Prolonged applause.
MIR. II. p. Figuers. the well-known
Columbia lawyer says;
Bishop Charles b. Galloway Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South, is
me OF the greatest living preachers,
md man of international reputation
Is an orator. Not long since, met
him in Washington and fell into con
'ersation with him. He asked if was
acquainted with John Trotwood Moore,
he poet and writer, and began TO
peak of The Summer Hymnal.
The Bishop eulogized the book very
tightly and among other things said il
vas one Of the best books he had ever
cad that the whole book was prose
oem and that he had frequently made
LIBERAL quotations from IL in his ser
mons. He also remarked that many
4 the sayings in the book would
ecome household words. -
Herbine Cures.
Fever and Ague. dose will usually
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-04-08
SENATOR BATE
WINS MCNAIRY.
Special to the Herald.

Nashville, Tenn, APP. The Demo.
cratic Convention at Seimer, McNairy
County. today nominated w X. Aber.
nathy Tor Representative and instructed
for Bate.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-04-08

Msury County's new County Court
met for It's first session az 1880 O'Clock
last Monday in the Circuit Court room.
The members were late in arriving, and
three roll calls were necessary before a
quorum could be obtained.
Quite large crowd of spectators were
present TO watch the proceedings CT the
first day. among them being several
prominent citizens and members of The
old court.
Judge Gordon was attired in a brar
new suit OF clothes, in honor of the &C.
casion.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-04-08
Herbine Cures.

Fevera and Ague. dose will usually
stop chill, a continuance always
cures. Mrs. WIN, M. stroud, Midlothian,
Texas. May 81, ls8y, writes: 1--WE have
years, and found IL the best medicine
we have ever used. for In giippe,
hiiious fever, and malaria" Coo &C A. Is.
Rains.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-04-08
CURT House Question.

Upon motion of Esq. George w
Hayes the court house question was
postponed until Tuesday morning at IL
O'Clock. Esq Hayes first asked that it
be postponed until Wednesday, and that
whole day be given to it, but there
was opposition and Tuesday morning
was fixed. 1t was stated that there were
several gentlemen in the city who de
sired to submit plans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-26
AnExpress,on Is Asked.

The Referendum league Of Illinois
i circulating a petition asking 100000
signatures that three questions may
he submitted to the electorate on Il
little ballot at next falls election.
The first question concerns direct
primaries. asking for an Australian
ballot, that will enable voter To deS-
ignate his candidate instead of voting
for delegates.
The second question provides for a
law to enable the voters of any couU-
~, city. village or township To veto
undesirable action whenever : per
cent of the voters petition for such
referendum.
The third question concerns an
amendment to the constitution which
would enable city. county. village or
township taxing bodies to adopt such
system cf assessing and levying taxes
as the voters in such sections might
determine upon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-26
The G. O.P. Machine.

All the acts aud doings Of the coming
Republican national convention are be
ing fixed up at the White House. The
candidate for vice president. the plat
form. who shall he temporary and per
manent chairman, even the speeches.
are all being considered and censored
by President Roosevelt.
Political bosses and dictatOrs Eener-
ally have a hard time of 1t, SO the re
port that the president is much OK
hausted by the constant and proloug-
ed conferences that are being held is
probably correct. 1t would seem TO be
a total waste OF time and money TO
hold n convention the proceedings Of
which are all arranged in advance. but
for the sake of appearances the forms
at Chicago will have 10 he gone
through with.
The public interest in the Republic
an convention Will be dampened. for
the cut and dried programme will he
known and published long before the
delegates ratify the decisions Of the
bosses The q. q. +. is indeed per
feet machine and runs smoothly if
oiled literally.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-26
CORDOVA

Cordoya, May 26.-AIr. and Mrs
Warren Carson. Of Chicago, who are
visiting friends here. spent Wednesday
with friends in Rock Island.
Mrs. {. W. Tayenner. of Lanark. is
visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
James Tew.
Earl Eye. of Moline, spent Sunday
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Lon
Eye.
Miss Laurina Zimmerman and two
friends, Miss Cary and Miss Frank. of
Davenport, spent Saturday and sun
day with Frank Zimmerman and fam
lily.
Miss Belle Vandebaugh and Miss
Mile Martin, of Moline. spent Sat
urday and Sunday with J. Il. Vande-
burgh and family.
Miss Mildred Cool. of Rock Island,
spent few days of this week with her
grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs. L. b.
Cool.
Nicholas Smith. of Albany. visited
with his sister, Mrs. Frank thinner
man. Friday.
Miss Bessie Montgomery returned
to her home in Rock Island Sunday
Last Thursday occurred the mar
ria@e OF Miss Hazel Handel to LIoyG
Fisher. Of Albany. The wedding cere-
monY was performed al the home of
the Lride's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. o.
{. Handel. al p. III. The couple went
in the evening to Albany. which will
be their future home and where Mr..
Fisher i employed as telegraph oper-
ator.
Miss Eva Naylor and nephew. Rob
ert Pearsall. spent Friday with friends
in Davenport
Mrs. Gus Blucker and family. of
Princeton, spent Sunday with friends
here.
The commencement exercises of the
Cordova public school were held Fri
day. evening at the BAPTIST church.
The graduates were Laura Johnston
Cool. and Mildred Nande burgh. The
following program was rendered:
March. Midnight Hour. Mrs. q. Il.
Spoor: Invocation; Oriental Love
Song" male quartet: grafton, saluta-
tory and What / Think of Japan"
Mildred Naudeburgh; Grafton. valedic-
tory and What | Think o. Russia"
Lena Johnston Cool; The Whip poor
VIII Medley" male quartet: address.
"a Life With "A Plan" Rev. F. Il.
Neel; The Hunters Can male quar-
tct; prese cation Of diplomas. Prin.
W. II. FlNmire: soldiers Farewell"
male quartet; bonediction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-26
Roosevelt VS.. Folk.

Roosevelt. so rumor has it. was anX-
ious that the republicans of Missouri
name no candidate TO oppose Hon. .Jo-
seph W. Folk. The president heard of
this rUmor and the result il a fiat de-
NAL of the runner, the president stat
ing that ne would like to see Missouri
in the republican column and would
like to see the republicans of Mis-
souri, defeat Folk.
1t is not surprising that Roosevelt
should fight Folk when IL j remcm-
bereG that there is no man 50 oppos-
cd to the domination of a state by
trusts as i Folk. Folk fights trusts.
graft, corruption and all violation of
law, and that is why he is going to be
the next governor of Missouri. There
is no man i'm the entire state of Mis-
souri, who can compare with Folk a.
an exponent of dece ncy. honor and
cleanliness in office. He has swept
the corrupt off their feet. He has
been snecrcd at. scCWled at and an
tagonized hy law-brcakerS and corrup-
tionists who have 50 long been Undis-
tuE1ed in their official burglary Of
MisSduri and now Roosevelt says the
republicans should defeat Folk.
The strenuous Roosevelt loses his
strcnuousncss when it comes to n
clear cut choice between republican,
ism and square dealing in office. The
strenuous Roosevelt is soft PROPOSE
ton when caught trying to Side-step
such proposition as that offered in
Missouri
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-26
Our Immigration.

immigration ut the rate OF 100000
persons per month was the record for
several months daring last year. This
is very large number. especially in
view of our strict immigration laws.
excluding those most undesirable.
There i also large number of peo-
pie every year taking Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters because they are
learning more of its wonderful cura-
tive powers. and are convinced that it
is the remedy to restore the appetite,
steady the nerves, induce sound sleep.
or to cure bloating, nausea. heart
burn, distress after eating. dyspepsia.
Indigestion. and malaria. fever and
ague. Delicate women. too. have come
To realize that the Bitters i the best
medicine in the world to restore them
to health and strength. the weakest
system being able to retain it. We
urge n trial
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-26
IN THE SUBURBS.
BOWLING

bowling. May 26.-Mrs. Minor Cur
tbs Is spending Il few weeks with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Tindal1. Of
Sears.
The ladies OF the Presbyterian
church will hold their next missionary
meeting at the home of Mrs. T.
BreadOn.
Ben Curtis. who was operated on
for appendicitis at ST. Anthony's hos
Pital, Is improving nicely.
Miss Pear! Derrick is slowly improv-
ing.
Mrs. Claus Mongerson and Mrs. c.
b. Ellis and daughter Ivy. spent Mon
day afternoon with Mrs. r. Currey
Emil Schaarman spent Sunday with
His parents at EGgingtOn.
Mrs. John Scarf * sick
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-26
Iufiammatory Rheumatism Cured In Three

Morton L. Hill, of Lebanon, Ind,
says: My wife had infammatory
rheumatism in every muscle and
joint; her suffering was terrible and
her body and face were swollen al
most beyond recognition; had been in
bed for six weeks and had eight ply
sicians. but received no benefit until
she tried the Mystic Cure for Rheu-
matism. 1t gave immediate relief and
she was able to walk about in three
days. 1 am sure it saved her life"
Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901 Second av-
enue, Rock Island; Gustav Schlegel &
Son, 220 West Second street, Daven-
port.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-26
Ale sson In Health.

Healthy kidneys filter the impuri-
ties from the blood. and unless they
do this good health is impossible. Fo-
ley's Kidney Cure makes sound kid
neys and viii positively cure all forms
of kidney and bladder disease. II
the who's system. Sold
by all druggissss
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-26

day was a preacher for % years, then
Il physician for - years. and finally a
minister again for % years. William
;. Evans was his name and he died at
the age of 90. He began preaching at
the age of II.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-26
Safe and Sane.

Paris IS to have n newspaper Tor the
dead, published under the name Of
1.-THE Journal of the Deceased Its
editorial policy viii doubtless be safe.
sane and conservative" - New York
American.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-26

When Uncle Joe Cannon proposes To
give Richard Yates Il foreign ambas
sadorship 10 eliminate him from Hi
nOis politics. it is time for freedom TO
arise and shrek.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-26
BY THE J. w. POTTER 90.

TERMS-Dany, 10 cents per week. Weekly
81 per year In advance.
AL Communications OF argumentative char
acter, political religious, must have real
name attached for publication No such srti-
Giles will be printed over fictitious signatures
Correspondence solicited from every town
ship in Rocz Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-26
why DID They Rerns.

If the Republican leaders OF congress
had been certain there Were no more
frauds and scandals TO be exposed in
the postofsce and other departments
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-26

would they have voted as they did ~
prevent a thorough investigation! 1t
would certainly have been TO their po-
litical advantage to have allowed the
Democrats a free hand to investigate
if there was nothing to cover up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-26

An instance has come to light of
16-year-old girl who supports family
of II. Even New Jersey Judge could
discern an actual value III this girl.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-26

1t is said that one saloon in Spring
field. H.. netted $1,000 in one day off
the republican state convention. Tut.
int
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-26
Thursday, May 2s, 1904.

If the Russians keep falling back
they may yet lure the japanese ION"
to Moscow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-26
TIE ARGUS.

Publ he'd Daily and Weekly at 1924 Second
avenue, Rock Island. ILL., Entered at the
postof1ce as seeond-class matter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-26

Director-I think we'd better keep
an eye on our cashier.
Bank Iresident-What's the matteri
Il he living beyond his means2
Director-NO: but 1 was discussing
geography with him yesterday and
found him suspiciously well posted on
Canada.-New York News.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-04

ways was chosen make tn coffee at the church
socials. Everyone IN Hatchvile looked up to them,
naturally.
Percy Wiets advanced from the porch with its
green vines He thin boy with thin legs and
he had a beautiful complexion His mother often
adrirngly said It's a pity waste such a com
plezion on a boy" As a matter OF fact she
deeply disappointed that Percy had not been girl
However. she brought him up carefully and washed
his mouth with soap-suds if he said anything he
ought not
It was a source Of chagrin Percy to find out
that the owner Of the whistle Michael Dempsey,
He did not discover this until halfway down the
front walk, because he had weak eyes.
Michael stopped in the middle Of the road and
waited. wiggng his sound in the dust Though
there was ordinarily bitter feud between the two
the episode Of the kittens had soened and soothcd
Michael that he ready friendly relations
even with the despised Percy He therefore waited
picking a fiat stone which he srat nonchalantly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-04

Skinny legs Cow-ur-r-r-d, Cow
ur-r-r-dl Mamma boy Sissy SISSY
Sis-s-s-s-yl returned Michael, enter
ing into the spirit of the occasion
rapturousIy and directing a stone OF
two toward the Willcts porch
Irish Nick
I'm dare you herel III double
dare YOU here-cowardl shouted
Michael with insoIcncc
Percy dashed down the steps.
snatched a stone-onc Of his eremv's
nlisslcS-threW # and dashed facL-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-04

the willow whistle which
Sanders had cut oblig-
IngIy for him, letting his
thoughts dwell on the
JOYS Of living.
L was this ceaseless
acCcutuatlon Of noise
which drew forth from
the hammock-wherein
he lay. reading Rollo at
Franconia Percy Vii
lets.
The Willets lived in a
square, white house with
green blinds. generally
tightly closed Mr. VII
lets was Justice Of the
Peace and President Of
the School Board Mrs.
WIlets had q hired girl,
and did a great deal for
foreign missions. and al
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-04

Oh, the Irish amt much,
O-o-o-h, the Irish clint mu-u-u-ch 30
chanted Percy in high hysterical key His mother
was the Ladies Aid that afternoon, this fact and
the presence OF his Spit dog Carlo bcgot in him a
fair degree Of security in the face of daring He
wished ardently he knew Of the insult in regard
to the Irish. Failing to hit upon any adequate
conclusion, he began again
Oh. the Irish amt
Michael Dempsey instantly forgot the soreness Of
toe and heel With loud curscs-curses that even
then thrilled Percy Willets with horrid fascination
he bounded toward the Nilcts' front gate the flame
of battle in his gstening blue eyes his stubby.
burned, pinkish hair bristng his dirty frecdcd face
hot with anger.
Percy skipped nervousIy on the front porch
where he screamed shrilly Sick i'm Carlo Sick
i'm Carlo Sick i'm sick i'm. sick inn
1t the ready response Of Carlo. at this point
which saved the only of the WiIlcts from sudden
death. For Carlo who before had bitten the
stout leg If Michael Dempsey and ever since had
huugercd repeat the pleasantly, flew at The fence
paings with fearful yeps and grows. Even the
Dempsey hotheadedncss cooled slightly the angry
sight Michael hoped dsgustedly across the road
where there grew a low-boughed maple into which he
might in the event OF Carlos getting out of his
yard He collected deity pile Of stones from ditch
the rains had left And there with the rapdity
and accuracy Of Calling gun he let drive at the
snarIing Spit Presently Carlo limped to the
Mick Nick screamed Percy in ecstasy of fury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-04

p for the pardonable bit Of recrea-
from the exciting drowning Of
lers was the station-master) new
k IN the Cat Pond
.aration Of watching the unhappy
;ly into oblivion had cheered
Denpsey's gloomy heart He
for the moment, with renewed
And the memory of Sanders
letting him tic the string in his
about the mouth Of the sack.
up the middle OF the dusty road
1g. owing TO the necessity Of
on the toes of his left bare foot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-04
By EMERY POTTLI
NEICHAEL DEMPSEY was.

Michael Dempsey must have felt ~
through II all. There came dread
ful day of Reckoning for him
Reckoning with big r. and that IS the worst
kind of all Every one was bound to say,
then Well, I knew how It would be all
along and was forced to Join IN the chorus.
But / did it reluctantly reluctantly,
Michael was going home-decently and in
order. School had been out for an hour,
consequently the boy only an hour late,
his mother having issued stern orders 10 the
effect that little Mike return to her instantly
school closed. And anyone who knew Mrs.
Dempsey's offspring must have recognized
the fact that only an hours late1ess was,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-04

Oh, the Irish amt much
O-o-o-h. the Irish -.ln.t mu-u-u-on =
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-04

and On the heel u his night bare loot. The
companion portions Of these members he
had cut severely on some castaway tin
tomato cans lurking on the shores Of the
Holbrook argus., 1904-06-11
FIRST IMPRESSIONS.
They Are an Important Factor in Ones
 Business Success.

DuSiuCSS OuCCGSSs
 A man who earned his way from errand boy to millions and seat in the United States Senate and whose name is mentioned in connection with the Presidency, was chatting with a group of young men about chances in life and the best way of using them, says an exchange.
 The question was put to him by one of the company: Suppose, Sena- tor, you reached a city with only $2 in your pocket and with nothing in prospect. What would you do with the money?"
 The Senator looked to the ceiling, made few calculations, and replied:
 q should, of course, be travel stained. My first visit would be to a department store where should spend a dollar for shirt, collar and pair of cuffs; not the best quality of course, but clean and presentable. Then should seek good barber shop with baths attached. should make bar gain with the attendant to give my clothes as good a brushing and cleaning as possible while was in the tub. Bath, 9 cents, clothes 25 cents. Then I should want my hair trimmed and shave which would mean 45 cents more-a dollar and ninety in all. Ten cents would not be much for food; still a sandwich and cup of coffee would suffice. Then I'd look for work, and I'd get it. And as I got along, whenever it came to pinch between appearance and food, the first consid- eration all the time would be clothes" This is the extreme, you say. So it is. But it happens that men who fol- low it generally get along the best. There never was a time when first i'm pressions aided so much as they do today, and without good appearance a valuable impression is almost impos. sible.
Holbrook argus., 1904-06-11
STATES IN THE NAVY.
Only Six Names Now Available for
 Future Battleships.

Future Battleships.
 Congress, act of May 4, 1898, provid. ed that thereafter all first-class battle. ships and monitors owned by the Uni. ted States shall be named for the States" This Is the provision that gave the names of States to the Arkan- sas class of monitors recently com, pleted.
 By the act of March 8, 1901, the President is given the power to estab- fish the classification of the vessels of the navy, and the old classification by gun strength gave place, under order of June S. 1901, to a classification by ton. mage, says the Scientific American.
 First rates are men-of-war of 5000 tons and above, thus including armored cruisers, which, until recent increases in battleship tonnage, differed only from battleships by the relative pro. portions of speed and armament.
 The names of States in the navy list appear as follows:
 Commissioned - Battleships, first class: Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Massachu. sets, Oregon, Wisconsin; battleship, second class. Texas; armored cruiser, New York. Total, II.
 Building-Battleshlps: Connecticut, Georgia, Louisiana. Missouri. Ne. braska, New Jersey, Ohio, Rhode Isl. and, Virginia; armored cruisers, Cali. fornia, Colorado, Maryland, Pennsyl vania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Wash ington, West Virginia. Total, 17.
 Monitors: Arkansas, Florida, Nevada, Wyoming. Total, 4.
 Designations of ships authorized by last session of Congress: Vermont, Idaho, Kansas, Minnesota. Total, 5. ..
 New Hampshire, wooden ship, use less. Michigan, service on Lake Erie.
 Names of States not on navy list: Delaware, Montana, North Carolina, South Carolina, North Dakota, Utah Total. 6.
Holbrook argus., 1904-06-11
A Stately COurtship.

A youth there was who loved Miss, For she was very fair, l Wis. So one day in sylvan Del. He sought his ardent love to tell. Quoth he, "I'm but a poor Md, While you are far too good for Me. And yet of love dare to speak Who scarcely can earn Tenn. week. "While you, alas! must remark, Trace your descent back to the Ark" The maiden blushed, and murmured "Lal 1 think you'd better ask my Pa" Before papa he waited on
 The youth careful speech did Conn. But papa crushed his hopes, in truth, Don't get too Ga., my forward youth.' Yet love at locksmiths laugh, they say The youth and maiden fled away, Unto the nearest parson hied,
 Where fast the nuptial knot was tied. And now they live as loving mates In lone of the United States"
 -Wolnan's Home Companion.