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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-10-25
ChiIa,a Point of View.

A large and stout woman called on
a friend, and while waiting for her
was stared at SO intently by the
friends little children that she asked
one Of them:
"What are you staring at, little
girl?"
"Why, you see, mamma said you
were so narrow in your views, and l
was wondering what view she got."-
Phila dciphia Ledger.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-10-25
Debt andsHappiness.

Blodgett-"I should think it would
be awful to be ia debt the way you
are" ..-. p. :%H>'" e..
Tilding-"Oh. q don't know! I've
know lots of peoAe who: owed money
and Eve known some who had money
owed to them; and the latter always
seemed to be the Dore unhappy
Boston Transcript. ...
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-10-25
80 N|1KoIPgTEgh
|'EI6s y :.

Of the GIT .293 deaths in Prussia in
1902 there were only thirteen cases or
smallpox.
Finger prints for the Identification OF
children have been used in Chinese
founding asylums since the eleventh
century.
A steel-like grass from tie volcanic
slopes of Oran. Algeria, is so elastic
that it can be used instead Of springs
in the manufacture of furniture.
An official investigation at Liverpool.
England, showed that widely sold ar
ticle of extract of beef" contained
half its weight in yeast extract.
Only one-third of the worlds popu-
lation use bread as daily article OF
food. Nearly one-half of the people OF
the world subsist chiefly on rice.
It is usually imagined that the in
candescent electric light gives out very
little heat. AS a matter Of fact only
six per cent of it's energy goes to make
light, while ninety -four goes into heat.
A leper was exhibited at a lecture
to an audience of Chicago University
students the other day. DR.. James Ne
vine Hyde, the lecturer, said that he
does not believe that any drug capable
of curing leprosy will ever be discov-
cred. Cleanliness and good food, he
asserts, are the surest and best RENE
dies.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-10-25
To Cement Glass and Iron.

Common alum melted in an iron
spoon over the fire forms a good ce-
ment for joining glass and iron to-
sether. 1t is useful for holding the
glass reservoir of lamp to its metal
base and for stopping cracks about the
base. Its great merit for this pur-
pose is that paraffin will not pene-
trate It.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-10-25
Succeas of Electrocution.

Attorney General Cunnen, of New
York, has received a communication
from a man in Michigan, who inquiries
whether electrocution is an effective
punishment for the crime Of murder.
The attorney general in reply stated
that so far as he is aware no man who
has suffered that punishment ever
again committed murder or any other
crime.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-10-25
Those Dear Girls.

Milldred-"Jack Shortleigh proposed
to me week before last"
Amelia-"Why, he proposed to me
last week."
Mildred-"F not at all surprised to
hear it. When I refused him he
threatened to do something desperate"
New York World.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-10-25
Climate of West Indies,

Throughout the West Indies and PEN
insula Of Florida the prevailing winds
are from due east, which makes the
eastern coasts very healthy, while on
the west coasts, where these trade
winds are not 50 constant, the climate
iS less salubrious.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-10-25
No IJee.

"Do you intend to give your son
college education?".
"No, what's the use wasting money?
He never sticks at anything. Why.
I'd bet he wouldn't be on the football.
team two weeks before he'd be tired
of it, and want them to put a substi-
tute In his place::"-Chicago Record
Herald.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-10-25
rb. Mama That wins.

"He's making money out of his Gig
ars now"
"Oh. yes; he sells the Delicious
Smoke doesn't he?"
"No, he couldn't sell that he calls
II sFuma Deliciosa' now, and it's q
Observation-Disclosures Public Ledger.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-10-25
Mary and Ann.

"Ann," raved the lunatic, us as old
as Mary was when Mary was as old
as Ann is now, although"
Here the knightIy chivalry which
had been habitual with him for an in
stant asserted itself.
"She doesn't look it."-Puck.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-10-25
No Dfgpufaes

Sharpe-"Every one on the car knew
they were on their wedding trip
Whealton-"Plenty Of rice thrown. 1
suppose7"
Sharpe-"Yes; and, not satisfied with
that, they called for rice pudding in
the dining car."-Chicago News.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-10-25
To Prevent Doors Banging

A cork neatly covered with some
dart: material and nailed to the floor
about three inches out from the wall
will prevent the door banging back
and spoiling the wall.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-10-25
A Sort Of q Twister.

F71 A Sort Of q Twister.
Colfax-"And so you think she was
glad to see .you?"
Dumley-"Oh, yes; almost the first
thing she said, was that she wished she
had known was coming."-Boston
Transcript.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-10-25
Motor Mania.

The Post (deprecatingly)-'They say
she gives more attention to her motor
cars than to her children"
The ButterHy-"Of course. How ab'
surd you are! Motor cars require
more attention than children.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-10-25
Gsttinp IT Down to a Tea.

Clarence-"Do you love me, really?"
FIorence-"Yes, dear"
'sThat's said in the same tone that
you might say, 'Ill take cup Of tea '"
"But don't take tea. dearest"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-10-25
Beyond Belief.

"If you had s1,OOo,0OO what would
you do?"
"I don't know that I'd do anything" !"
answered Mr.. Ardluc. "I'd probably
wake up and find it wasn't so."-Wash'
ington Star. .. .. ...,... -. .-:.rs
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-10-25
Tha Naxf Rast Thing,

"Have you an isolation hospital in
this town." asked the stranger.
."No, but. we've got a Carnegie IL
brary. If you want to be alone with
yourself for an hour or two. go up
there. ."-Chicago Record-Herald. .. u
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-10-25
Not Business.

$50 you object to your colleagues
quoting Shakespeare" -.
Certainly" answered Senator sor.
ghum. "Why should he advertise
Shakespeare gratis? 1t amt busi-
ness."-Washington Star.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-10-25
Sartorially speaking,

Naggsby-"This thing of washing
ones dirty linen in public tf"frowned
upon by the genuine aristocracy."
Waggsby-"Yes, but few of them
take any pains to conceal the family
breaches. s.n-Baltimore American.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-10-25
One of Chicago's Finest.

Sranger-"Say, what car do take
for my hotel?"
-Oficer-"If catch you taking any
car for a hotel I'll make trouble for
."-Chicago News.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-10-25
Ups and Downs.

ooh, we'll, everybody has his ups
and downs"
"That's right. Just at present I'm
down pretty low because I'm hard up."
philadelphia Press.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-10-25
Our BUDGET
OF HvMoR.
The HuIn-Bug.

The Hum-Bug.
The Hum-Bug has its habitat
Most everywhere beneath the sun;
In fact, It is very likely that
You know the Whereabouts of one.
Puck.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-10-25
Easily Remembered.

John, do you remember the first
time mamma paid us visit?"
"You bet do. She wasn't in the
house three hours till the cook left
Indianapolis Sun.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-10-25

"What are you laughing at, Hippo"
"I'm not Laughing; I'm smiling.
When I laugh you can't see me at ALL"
New York American.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-10-25
|RUSSIA'S UNDERGROUND PRESS
A PRINTING SHOP THE POLICE
SPIES CAN'T DISCOVER.
FOr Five Years 1t Has Published the "Worker's
Voice" Monthly ma Methods by Which the
Magazine Used to Be Got Out
Seizure of the First Press.

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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-10-25

Of the GIT 800 deaths in Prussia in
1902 there were only thirteen cases OF
smallpox.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-10-25

| oua BvDorr J
{ OF HvMoR. |
The Hum-Bug.
The Hum-Bug has its habitat
Most everywhere beneath the sun;
In fact, It is very likely that
You know the Whereabouts OF one.
Puck.
Easily Remembered.
John, do you remember the first
time mamma paid us a visit?"
"You bet T do. She wasn't in the
house three hours till the cook left
indianapolis Sun.
Ups and Downs.
ooh, we'll, everybody has his ups
and downs"
That's right. Just at present I'm
down pretty low because I'm hard up
philadelphia Press.
One of Chicago's Finest.
Sranger-"Say, what car do I take
for my hotel?"
-Oficer-"If I catch you taking any
car for a hotel I'll make trouble for
you."-Chicago News.
Getting It Down to Tea.
Clarence-"Do you love me, really?'
Florence-"Yes, dear.'>
'1That's said in the same tone that
you might say, 'I'll take cup Of tea"
"But don't take tea. dearest"
T'D A Sort of Twister. .
Colfax-"And so you think she was
glad to see. you?"
Dumley-"Oh, yes; almost the first
thing she said was that she wished she
had known I was coming. g."-Boston
Transcript.
Beyond Belief.
"If you had $1,000,000 what would
you do"
81 don't know that I'd do anything
answered Mr.. Ardluc. "Td probably
wake up and find it wasn't so."-Wash
ington Star. .. . ..,,... -. -. :
Not Business. :"
$50 you object to your colleagues
quoting Shakespeare" ;.
Certainly" answered Senator Sor
ghum. "Why should he advertise
Shakespeare gratis? 1t amt busi
ness."-Washington Star.
sartorialIy speaking.
Naggsby-"This thing of washing
ones dirty linen in public if"frowned
upon by the genuine aristocracy."
Waggsby-"Yes, but few of then
take any pains to conceal the family
breaches."- Baltimore American.
- The Next Best Thing. .!
"Have you an isolation hospital IL
this town." asked the stranger.
.."No, but. we've got a, Carnegie II
brary. If you want to be alone witt
yourself for an hour or two, go VI
' W
An Open Countenance.
u ~
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-27
Your Uncle Shelby.

New York sun: The Hon. Shelby NJ.
Culiom has been a senator in congress
from Illinois since Dec. (. 1889. and
he likes the job. His present term
expires in 1907. He means 10 have an
other one Petitions begging him TO
run are already prepared. The petition
business il required by new primary
law. Petitions or no petitions. primary
or no primary. Uncle Shelby-She.l-
game. the ungodly SAYS always on
deck He needs only 5000 signatures.
hut plenty more will look well. SO
Uncle Shelby and the federal organiza-
ton are going 10 send out petition col
porteurS enough TO cover" every pre-
cinct in the state in one day. Thus
thousands Of republicans will sign,
thereby showing how the heart Of the
republican masses beats for Spring
fields Grand Old Man. To DE sure. any
voter can sign as many petitions for
as many candidates as his conscience
sense of humor and good right hand
consent 10. but many voters will be
pledged TO Mr.. Cullom. He will be
first on the spot. and great will be his
boom and advertisement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-27
IN FIELD OF LITERATURE

The Christmas number of Scribner's
Magazine contains fiction by a remark
able list of contributors. which in
cludes Francis Hodgson Burnett. Rich
ard Harding Davis, F. Hopkinson
Smith. Mary r. $. Andrews. Ralph ID.
Paine, and Nelson Lloyd. There is al
so one of Henry van Dykes most i'm.
aginative poems entitled The Swarm
ing of the White Bees" which is full
of melody and fancy. Artistically the
number is made beautiful by a cOlored
cover. and many illustrations repro
duced in ColOrs. by F. c. Yohn. Henry
McCarter. !. c. Leyendecker. and
George Wright. There is also a beauti-
ful art article by Kenyon Cox on the
paintings of Holbein with many exam
pies of his work. The story by Mrs
Burnett. which leads the number. en-
titled The Dawn of Tomorrow. will
rank with her most successful fiction,
rs il makes an appeal to the broadcast
human sympathIes and deals with the
problem of the relation of riches and
poverty 10 happiness. Richard Hard
ing Davis for the first time in three
years publishes short story. entitled
The Spy'-an unusual tale of a queer
character met on voyage from South
America to New York. 1t has all Mr..
Davis power of dramatic narration.
and of interest held in suspense until
the very last line. Ralph ID. Paine tells
a story of the sea, with the captain of
liner as the hero. Mrs. Andrews has
dialogue between BLACK Care and
the Horseman," which suggests a love
story as Wen as an allegory. The il
Illustrations are by Walter Appleton
Clark. "ReveillOn" is a story of Christ
mas in Paris. with a young American
girl from the far West as the central
figure. The author is Winfield Scott
Moody. and the illustrations are by
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-27

itself 10 the plundering rule OF po-
litical and mOneyed oligarchy.
For years, according to Senator
Plat, corporate interests have been
under tribute 10 himself and his party
in return for legislative favor. He does
not say so in exactly as many words,
but this is the substance of his state
ment TO the insurance committee. He
speaks particularly of contributions
from insurance companies for state
campaigns-of receiving $4,000 regu-
larry each year from the Equitable,
and an occasional $4,000 from the
Mutual Life company. And if from
these companies. then no doubt from
other corporations having special in
terests and public favors TO be for
warded in state legislation The old
man had developed system which
came TO operate itself. 1t was built up
years ago. and in the early days the
boss apparently had to 90 around
among the special interests and per
sonally remind them of the desirable
ity of handing over the cash. But
later on nod from the boss became
sufficient. and they would pass in their
tribute without other effort on his part.
II would then be turned over 10 the re-
publican state committee. but. as dur
ing most of these years Plat controlled
the committee. he had the disposition
of the fund in his own hands. IL would
be used. of course. to keep the boss and
his ring in power and in control of the
legislature. and in return the bOss's in
fluence was employed TO protect and
promote the interests of the contribu-
ting corporations. He practically said
as much in his testimony.
In the dull and mistaken loyalty Of
the average voter 10 the party name.
the boss or professional politician
finds his opportunity, and. having gain
ed control of the dominant party ma
chine. he is in a secure position to
lend the powers of government 10 the
uses of special privilege and interest
in return for the campaign contribu
ton which is employed to maintain
that position through methods of mis-
leading and corrupting the electorate.
This is the meaning of the corporation
contribution-gover By
the bosses for themselves and those
who provide the sinews of war. If
boss rule is to be ended there must be
more independent voting, and if gov
eminent for special interests is 10 be
ended, there must be an end of corpor-
alton campaign contributions and the
use of large sums of money in cleo
tons.
We may hope on for the coming of
these ends in American politics and
and for the people. The recent cleo
tons are encouraging and hopefully
of the condition of this boss
plutocratic dynasty which has long
ruled New York state. let us believe.
in the appearance of its presiding
genius as he feebly gives his testi-
mony and with shaking steps is as
sisted from the room.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-27
FIVE DISCHARGED:
FIFTY QUIT WORK
Serious Trouble Follows Mo6bng or
Foreman at Davenport Loco
motive Works

Fifty machinists struck ar the Dav-
export Locomotive works this morning
as a result of the trouble that led to
the riding of H. w. Miller. the foreman.
on a rail Friday night Five men were
discharged for participating in the
demonstration and the strike today
was 10 enforce a demand on the part
of the men for their return. Both sides
are determined and the struggle may
be a protracted one. Ten machinists
and 200 other employees were at work
today. but the company was badly ham,
pered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-27
Personal POINTS.

Miss Helen S Mills. who is attend
ing the Bradley Polytechnic institute
at Peoria spent Sunday with relative,
and friends in Rock Island.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. l.. Carpenter leave
tonight for Horton. Kans.. TO spend
Thanksgiving with their son, Thad.
who is assistant foreman in the big
railway shops at that place.
Hon. Alonzo Z. Wilson. chairman of
the prohibition state central committee
was in Rock Island today He speaks
at Andalusia tonight and at Port Byron
tomorrow night. Mr.. Wilson is a rep
resentative from Will county in the
legislature
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-27

Alonzo Kimball Nelson Lloyd ex-
ploits a remarkably amusing old char
acter as THE Man Who Studied Con-
tinual" Caroline Duer has a curious
story of domestic infelicity entitled
My Lady Bluebeard." A short essay
by Brander Matthews; an impression
list view of the Suez Canal, by Mrs.
Wright. with pictures by Jules Guerin.
and poems by Thomas Walsh and 9th
ers complete a number that is absorb
ing in its literature and most attract
i've in its illustration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-27

Savannah. Ga. News. Some months
Washington turned out handsome
volume containing the report of the
lady managers of the 81. Louis exposi-
ton. together with the pictures of the
ladies There are in the book 81 por-
traits the plates for which cost about
So each The total cost of the publ
cation was about $1,000. which was
paid ouj OF the public treasury. The
book. of course. was circulated princi-
pally among the lady managers and
their friends. nobody else cared any
thing about il and nobody else would
have read ii if il had been given to
them. This is just one example of ex-
travagauCe in the public printing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-27
BARGAINS IN
MEDICINE.

\ woman once wrote us
that she was not going to
buy SCOTS Emulsion any
more because it cost too
much. Said she could get
some other emulsion for less
money. Penny wise and
pound foolish. SCOTS Emul-
sion costs more because it is
worth more-Costs more to
make. We could make
SCOTS Emulsion cost less by
using less oil. Could take
less care in making it, too.
If we did, however, SCOTS
Emulsion wouldn't be the
standard preparation of cod
liver oil as it is to-day.
SCOTT & BOVINE, 4s9 Pearl Street, New YORK
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-27

II is said that the Japanese news
papers received in this country give
interesting accounts, and speak of the
enthusiastic welcome extended to w. j.
Bryan in his visits in Japan. The name
and fame of Mr.. Bryan were not dim
med by his unsuccessful campaigns as
the democratic candidate for president
He stands before the world today as
one of the greatest living American
statesmen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-27

1t begins 10 be apparent that the
job of digging the Panama canal il
not such a snap as at first appeared
to be. About the only thing accom-
pliShed 80 far is 10 create an endless
system OF red tape and Squander $10.-
100000. We laughed at the French.
but We had better look out or the
French will laugh at US. We will dig
that canal. just the same if it taxes
100 years and thousand millions
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-27
Daylight Upon the P.att Dynasty

The enfccbled head of the Plat dyn
aSty in New York has been brought to
admit what had become the common
unders Az - ~egarding the sources of
It's power and the character Of it,
reign. IL is a shameful story OF the
readiness with which an American
democTacy-this time styling itself al
Empire state"--can BE- made to lend
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-27
GRANDMA NORTH is DEAD
Woman Passed Century Mark Month
Ago at Yates City.

Yates City. Ill. Nov. 27.-Grandma
North. who celebrated her Tooth birth
day anniversary at her home in this
city on Saturday. Oct. IS. is dead al
her home here after a weeks illness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-27
Asks for Divorce.

Charging that her husband Warren
NJ. Sullivan deserted her Feb. 16, 1902.
Gusta Sullivan has filed a bill for di-
yorce. She. asks the custody of five
children. The couple were married
in Rock Island. Aug. > 1898. II. NJ
McCaskrin is the plaintiff attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-27

The Cuban authorities plainly init
mate that the amount of taxes paid by
Americans in the Isle of Pines has
been grossly exaggerated; and having
some knowledge of how rich Ameri-
cans pay taxes. this is not difficult 10
believe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-27
DROPS NATION COMPANY
Command to Be Mustered Out for Gen.
eral lnefficiency.

Springfield. H.. Nov. 27.-Adjt. Gen.
Scott has ordered Col. Edward J. Lang
commander of the 4th infantry. Illinois
National Guard. 10 proceed to MattOon
Dec. ! and muster out of service Com
pany E. 4th infantry, of that city. Gen
eral inefticiency is ascribed at the cause
of this action.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-27

TERMS - Daily. 10 cents per week.
Weekly. 81 per year in advance.
All communications Of ergumentative
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, 1905-11-27

Mr.. Roosevelt as the rerormer OF
republican politics in New York state,
would occupy stronger position, mo-
rally speaking. if he was not also the
beneficiary of insurance and other cor.
poration campaign contributions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-27

The need of a crusade against JUS
tIce shop practices in Rock Island be
comes more apparent every day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-27

Think Of it, however. when the re-
form wave now passing over the coUn-
try is gone and the reaction sets in,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-27
Monday, Nov. 27, 1905.

A shoplifter arrested in Chicago
gave her age "a 100 years 4 remark
ably healthy city is Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-27

If Senator Burton is obliged TO CON
tiuue 10 face the music, it is hoped TN
Gle Sam will continue 10 furnish the
music
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-27

While New York is plunged into
depths of trouble, Philadelphia is wear
ing the smile that won't come OFF