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keep a high-steppin' scotchman to run
his flowers, may be he kin afford IL
amt his gardeen."
Now was Sleeny's chance to make his
disclosure; but his voice trembled in
spite of him. as he said:
7 seen Matte up there"
~ ~
Yes" said the old man TRANQUILITY.
She went up to see about a place IN TIE
library. lie said there wasn't none. but
he'd try TO think o sOmethin' else that
'ud suit her. He was mighty polite 10
Mat give her some roses. and telIed
her to run in and out when she liked,
TIL he got somethin' fixed. Fact is, Mat
Is a first-rate scholar. and takes with
them high-steppers. like fallin' off a
log" Saul had begun to feel a certain
pride in his daughters accomplishments
which had so long been an aff1iction to
him. The moment he saw a possibility
Of a money return, he even began to
plume himself upon his Iiberality and
saRaCity in having educated her. 1--WE
spared nothin '-Sam--In giving her a
he searched an instant for a suitable
adjective, "a cOmmodous education" "
The phrase pleased him so we'll that he
smoked for awhile cOntemplatively. so
as not TO mar the effect Of his point.
Sam had listened with a whirllng brain
to the old mans quiet story, which an
ticipated his own in every point He
could not tell whether he felt more re-
lieved or disquieted by IT, 1t all seemed
clear and innocent enough; but he felt
with a sinking heart. that his own hopes
were fading fast, In the iourishing
prospects of his beloved He hated Farm
ham not less in MS attitude of friendly
protection than IN that which he had
falsely attributed to him. His jealousy.
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He felt Il hand on his shoulder. and
turning. saw face grinnlng a friendly
recognition It was Il face whose whole
expression was oleaginous. 1t was sur
mounted by a low and shining forehead
covered ty reeking black hair, worn
rather long. the ends being turned under
by the brush. The musiache was long
and dropping dyed black and profusely
oiled, the dye and the grease forming
an inharmonious compound. The partel
lips. which were coarse and thin, dis
played an imperfect set Of teeth, much
discolOred with tObacro. The eyes We're
light green, with the space which should
have been white sunused with yellow
and red 1t was one of those gifted
countenances which could change in a
moment from a dog-Hke fawniug to a
snaky yenomousness.
The man wore & black hat of soft felt,
his clothes We're black and siistenins
with use and grease. He was of mediu1a
height, not especially stout. but stnl
strong and well knit; he moved too
briskly for a tramp, and his eyes were
too sly and furtive to belong to an
honest man.
We'll, SaniveI!" he began. with a jol-
Iy facetiousness, what's your noble
game this evenin'? You look Ike YOU
was down on your luck Is the fair one
unkind?"
Sam turned upon him with an angry
gesture.
Hold your jaw. or I'll break 1t for
you! Ever since I was fool enough to
mention that thing TO you, you've been
cackItn' about 1t. I've had enough OF it,
go slow, Quaker" the man rejoined.
IF you can't take a joke. I'll stop
iokin settles it. Come along and
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as the sunset she was gazing at, and she
felt as if she could have torn her
cheeks with her finger nails for blush
ing. She was aware of having done
nothing wrong. nothing TO be ashamed
Of She had been all day cherishing the
recollection of her visit TO F'arnham as
something too pleasant and delicate to
talk about No evil thought had mingled
with il in her own mind. She had hard
ly looked beyond the mere pleasure OF
the day She had not given a name OF
n form to the hopes and fancics that
were futterinG at her heart. And now
to have this sweet and secret pleasure
handled and mauled by such a one as
Sam Sleeny filled her with u speechless
shame Even yet she hardly compre-
hended the full extent Of his insinuation.
He did not leave her long in doubt. TAX
ing her silence and her confusion as an
acknowledgment. he went on. in the
ga me low. savage tone;
7 had my hammer in my hand
looked through the pear trees TO see If
he kissed you. II he had a done IT. ]
would have killed him as sure as death ."
At this brutal speech she turned pale
a moment, n g if suddenly struck stun
ming blow. Then she cried out;
Hold your Vile tongue, YOU"
But she felt her voice faltering and
the tears OF rage gushing from he eyes
She buried her face in her hands and
sat \ little while in silence, while Sam
was dumb beside her. feeling like an
awkward murderer. She was not so
overcome that she did not think very
rapidly during this moments pause. il
she could have slain the poor fellow On
the spot. she would not have scrupled to
do so: but she required only an instant
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All unconscious of the anxiety she
was occasioning. Maud walked home
: with her feet scarcely aware OF the
pavement She felt happy through
and through. There was little thought.
and we may say little selhshness. in the
-eague JOY that filled her. The flowers
she held in her hands recalled the faint
olors she had inhaled in Farnham' $
house; they seemed to her a concrete
idea OF luxury. Her mind was crowded
and warmed with every detail Of her
visit: the dim. wide hall; the white
cravat OF Budsey; the glimpse she
caught of the dining-room through the
open door; the simmer of cut glass
and porcelain: the rich softness of the
carpets and rugs. the freight dancing
on the polished brass. the tender glow
of light and repose OF shadow en- the
painted walls and ceilings; the walk
IA the trim garden, amid the light and
fragrance of the spring; the hot air Of
the rOse-house, which held her close,
and made her feel faint and flushed,
like a warm embrace; and through all
the ever-present image of the young
man, with his pleasant, unembarTassed
smile, the white teeth shining under
the dark mustache; the eyes that
seemed to see through her, and yet
told her nothing; and more than all
this to poor Maud, the perfect fit and
fashion Of his clothes. filled her with
q Joyous trouble. She could not dwell
upon her plans fer employment. She
felt as If she had found her mission
her true trade-which was TO walk in
gardens and smell hot-house roses.
The perplexities which filled Farnham' 5
head as TO what he should do with her
found no counterpart in hers. She
had stopped thinking and planning;
things were going very we'll with her
as IL was She had lost the place she
had wished and expected, and yet this
vas the pIeasantest day of her life.
Her responsibility seemed shifted to
stronger hands. It had become Farm
hams business 10 find something nice
for her: this would be easy for him:
he belonged to the class TO whom
everything is easy. She did not even
trouble herself to think what 1t would
be as she Ioitered home in the sun
shine. She saw her father and in
formed him in few words Of her fail
uro: then went to her room and sat
down by her window. and looked for
hours at the sparkling lake
u -
She was called to supper IN the midst
Of her reverie. She was just saying
TO herself re there was just one man
and one woman in the world, and I had
the picking out of the man and the
woman, this world would suit me pref
ty we'll" She resented being called
into other society than that of her idle
thoughts, and sat silenS through sup
per. trying 70 keep the thread OF her
fancies from breaking. But she was
not allowed TO go back undisturGed 10
her fools paradise.
sleeny. who had scarcely removed his
eyes from her during the meal, rose
with start as she walked into the
little sittfng-room Of the family, and
kaIIowed her. She went to the win
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CHAPTER Iv-(continued).

Copyright, 1888 and 1889. by Harper & Bros.
New York;
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CONTINUED Next Sunday.l
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Offitt darted a glance of scorn upon
the jgnoble soul who was content with
his bondage: but the mention of Match
in reminded him that he had a final
shot IN reserve, and he let 1t off at once
Yes, Saul Matchin is a laborin man
himself: but look at his daughter She
would die before she would marry a
workman Why?" and his green eyes
darted livid fire as they looked into the
troubled ones of Sleeny.
We'll why?' he asked, slowly.
Because she loves money more than
manhood. Because she puts up her
beauty for d higher bidder than any"
Now, shet up. will you?" cried Sam,
thoroughly aroused Il won't set here
and hear her abused by you or any
other man. What business is It of
yours. anyway?"
OnItt felt that his shot had gone
home. and pursued his advantage.
It's my business, Sam, because I'm
your friend; because 1 hate to see
good fellow wrnnged; because I know
that a man is better than money-baG,
Why. that girl would marry you in
minute if you was rich. But because
you're not she viii strike for one OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-28

Proof of death filed. VIII presented
for probate. Petition for probate of
will filed Hearing on petition for pro
bate set for Oct. %, 1905, at 8 O'Clock
a. IN,
Estate of Susend Deere. Report of
W. T. Ball, trustee. filed and approved.
In re guardianship OF Walter and
Aserath Malcolm = 1t appears the guar
dian is dead. Receipts and release
of the wards herein who are now of
age filed and approved. Guardian
ship closed. Costs RENTED.
In re guardianship of minor heirs of
John W. Potter. Annual report of guar
dian filed and approved so far as re-
ceipts and expenditures are concerned.
Estate of Henry c. Borgess. Inven-
tory flied and approved. Appraise.
ment bill filed and approved. Widow S
award filed but not passed upon, hear
ing thereon to be had hereafter. Petit
ton for sale of personal property at
private sale filed. Hearing thereon
Petition granted.
In re guardianship of minor heirs
of Ralph X Fleetwood. Guardians
final report filed and approved. Re
ceipts and releases of all the wards,
who are now of full age filed and APP
proved. Guardian discharged fees re-
mitted. Guardianship closed.
Estate of Claus Anderson. Hearing
on petition by administrator to have
appraisers fix children's award here
in. Said petition granted and said ap-
praisers ordered to fix children's
award for Oscar Anderson, Jennie An
derson and Herman Anderson, they all
being under the age OF. Is years, and
residing with parent at time of his
death. Ordered that new warrant is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-28
Mexico to Adopt Gold.

Every indication points TO the adop-
ton of the gold standard by Mexico in
the near future. and such a change
will be welcomed by the world and
will materially advance that country s
credit The standard among home
remedies is Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers. 1t was first presented 10 the pub
lie in 1853, and because of its wonder.
full curative properties has made such
a record of cures that it is in a class
all by itself. No other remedy can
take its place as a cure for poor appe-
tite. fiatulenCy, heartburn. dyspepsia,
Indigestion. constipation, kidney trou-
bles or malaria. fever and ague. Wo-
men and girls who need a medicine
for ailments peculiar 10 their sex
ought 10 try the Bitters. Ii never fails
TO give satisfaction Be sure to give
it fair trial at once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-28

en- door. which was locked when the
managed to open with a Jimmy
From the kitchen the men visited the
dining room. where they collected q
valuable pile of silverware, which they
had ready to carry away. Then they
sat down TO eat some fruit which was
on the sideboard. One of the marau
ders dropped or knocked over some
thing, for one of the family was arous-
ed by noise, and the light downstairs
gave a clue to the cause. There was
a call, and the men hurried from the
house, forgetting in their haste to take
the silverware with them
o.
Obituary Record. - Mrs. Christine
Swedish Methodist church, died yester-
day at the home of her daughter. Mrs.
Charles Ohline, 200 Railroad avenue,
after eight days illness with infiamma-
ton of the bowels. She was born in
Sweden in September, 1926. and came
to this country with her husband in
1863 settling in. Coal Valley, where
they resided until Mr.. Lipd's death IL
years ago, Then Mrs. Lind came 70
Moline 10 make her home with her
daughter.
Mrs Caroline Matilda Johnson
passed away Tuesday evening from
her home. 1416 Seventeenth avenue,
after a lingering illness with pulmo-
nary trouble. She was born in Sweden
June 10, 1S49. and was married in that
she came with her husband to this
country and they at once settled in
this city. She was a member of the
Swedish Lutheran church and host
of friends will extend sympathy to the
husband and three children who sur
VIE her. The children are: Charles in
Seattle. John a home. and Mrs. A. G.
Palmquist of this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-28

sue to James Clark, Fred Schoening
and John Anderson.
Estate of Christian Tuemler. Just
and true account filed and approved.
Petition for sale of real estate to pay
debts filed. Summons issued. affidavit
of non-residence filed.
In re guardianship of minor heirs of
Amanda w Buffum Annual report of
guardian filed and approved, except
securities not passed upon.
Real Estate Trainers. j NJ. Siegei
to Max Ruben. part lot 3. block ).
Briggs place. Rock Island. $1,000.
Emma Il. Nourse to Henry Rohwer.
lot IS, block 3, Acme add, Moline,
$3.50.
G. A. Cox TO Edward c. Mueller, lot
10. block 5. Columbia Park. South Mo
line. $500
John Hynd to Peter Daniel, we sw
sec. 1G-3w, $1,000.
G. A. Shallberg to G. F. Church, lots
9 and 10, block 3. Smith d Whites
add, Moline Heights, 81 $50
G.. r. Pallison TO John A. Hennegan.
lot 10, block 1. Carbon Cliff. 500.
Mary CORY to F. Weyerhaeuser. VIZ
lot 3, block IS. Spencer 4 Cases add.
Rock Island, $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-28
Chronic Rheumatism Cured.

DR.. II. b. Hettinger, Indianapolis,
Ind, says: For several months after
spraining my ankle l was severely af-
fiicted with rheumatism. finally tried
Detchen's Mystic Cure for rheumatism,
and in four days could walk without
my cane; two bottles cured me sound
and well. | take great pleasure in rec
ommending the Mystic Cure to all who
are afflicted with rheumatism" Sold
by Otto Grotjan. 1901 Second avenue,
Rock Island; Gust. Schlegel & Son,
220 West Second street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-28
EDG.NGTON LECTURE COURSE
Opens Oct. With Appearance of Leu
j. BeauchamP.

Last years venture with lecture
course proved so successful that the
committee of Edgington citizens in
charge of that feature have arranged
one for this year and the opening mum
Der VIII be lecture by Lou ]. Beau
champ on The Age of the Young Man,
Oct. q Other entertainers in the
course VIII be G. a Gearhart. Nov. IS;
Francis Lee Lybarger. Jan. C. and the
Butterworth Musical company. Feb %.
The dates are such that the course will
be finished before the roads break up
in the spring. The entertainments will
be given al Academy hall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-28
Incredible Brutality.

1t would have been Incredible bru-
tally, IL Charles F. Lemburger, OF
Syracuse, n. Y, had not done The best
he could for his suffering son. My
boy" he says. "cut fearful cash over
his eye. so applied Bucklen's Arnica
Salve. which quickly healed it and
saved his eye" Good for burns and
ulcers too Only Csc at Hartz e. Ulie-
meyers drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-28
Best for Children.

Mothers, be careful of the health
of your children. Look out for coughs.
colds, Group and whooping cough. Stop
them in time-One Minute Cough Cure
is the best remedy. Harmless and
pleasant Contains no opii.tes. Sold
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-28
DR.. Richards
Dyspepsia Tablets
Restore Perfect Digestion.

The mode of treatment for the liver
is this: First take some LaxOCOmtitS +"
which come in every package of DIR.
Richards Dyspepsia Tablets. These
clear out the liver and digestive tract,
and give them chance. AT the same
time begin taking the tablets. They aid
d eestion, relieving the stomach of some
of its work, and give it rest. They are
antiseptic and purify any fermented or
undigested food that may remain. They
are tonic and strengthen the stomach
and digestive organs.
When cured, the are is permanent
You can throw away medicine and for
get it.
AT drug stores, SO cents. Say DR..
Richards faiGe to the druggist, or send
money direct to us and we will supply
you.
Ii costs nothing to try them.
Write for free sample.
OR. RICHARDS DYSPEPSIA TABLET ASSOCIATION,
53 and SIS Worth ST., New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-28

Sept. 2G AT the age of IS years. He is
survived by a wife and six children
The body was shipped TO the home OF
his daughter. Mrs. Murphy, of 1928
West Fourth street. from whence the
funeral took place this afternoon at 2
O'Clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-28
ABOUT THE COURT HOUSE.
CIRCUIT COURT.

Rock Island county circuit court,
Judge F. ID. Ramsay presiding:
Law. - 21s, w. j. Bryson VS. J. G..
Skinner ct al Assumpsit Defendant
Charles w. Skinner has till Monday
EeXt 10 plead
chancery. - 215. Chrlstiana Hamm
VS. Maurice Hamm- Divorce and in
junction. Injunction ordered as prayed
in bill
IGS. e. ID. Sweeney VS.. A F. Swens-
son. Foreclosure All defendants call
ed and defaulted for want of answer
and cause referred TO the master in
chancery 10 take and report the coin
cidence and his findings
163. Margaret Underwood VS.. Viii
liam A. Underwood. Divorce. Defend
ant called and defaulted-
COUNTY COURT.
Rock Island county court, Judge E.
E. Parmenter presiding.
Probate. - Estate of Carl Ruetz.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-28
MOLINE MENTION.

Grocers to Organize.-It was decided
at a special meeting of the grocers of
| the city TO organize an auxiliary to the
Retail Merchants association which
Will include as members only the
dealers i'll groceries. The auxiliary
will have a chairman, secretary and
treasurer, besides other officers. but
IL viii work in conjunction with the
retail association and will not be an
| iagonistic 10 that organization. The
final organization will take place at
meeting 10 be held next month.
Minett-McLan. - Anna L. McLan
of Moline and living at 2411 Fourth
avenue and James c. Minett of Day
export were married at O'Clock Tues
day evening at St. Mary's church par
sonage. Father y4oY Kelly Officiating.
They were attended by Miss Katherine
O'Day and Raymond Chapman of Dav-
export. A reception at the brides par
ents' home. Mr.. and Mrs. d. McLain,
followed the ceremony and a sumptu-
Gus repast was served.
Foreman Tomorrow Night. - The
first open meeting of the Moline Wo-
mans club will be held Oh tomorrow
evening at the First Congregational
church. Hon. III. G.. Foreman of Chi
cago will be in the city and address
the meeting on the subject of "Devel-
opment of the Park System" The la
dies have invited the city council. Mo
line Business Mems association and
Retail Merchants association to attend
in body. While the Chicago alderman
is in the city Aid. E. H. Sieight and
wife viii entertain him at their beau.
tiful home.
Organizing U. S. w. v. - A we'll
attended and interesting meeting of
Camp Kittilsen, United Spanish War
Veterans. was held Tuesday evening in
the officers association club rooms on
the second floor of Skinner Annex AT |
ter considerable discussion it was de-
cided 10 keep the charter open a short
time longer TO enable those desiring
to affiliate themselves as charter mem |
bers 10 do so An informal talk fol- /,
lowed in which suggestions for social /
fea uTes were offered, and it is the in '
tention 10 make Camp Kittilsen so at
tractive socially that its meetings will
be looked forward to with pleasant an /,
ticipation A ladies' auxiliary is TO be |
formed shortly.
Burglars Again Pay visit.-Burglars 1
visited Els;nore. the beautiful home |
of Mr. and Mrs. c. A Barnard in the |
west end of the city yesterday morn
ing for the second time within a year /
and for the second time they were /
frightened away without plumber They |
effected an entrance through the kitch- !.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-28

eourt from her husband, W. r Jaf-
ray. signed statement was present
4 10 the court from Mr.. Jafray. dated
Toronto. Canada. Aug. %. in which-tEe
husband. il the presence of witnesses.
admits the startling allegations charg-
ed by his wife in her petition. and up
on the presence of this written cOnfes-
sion Mrs. Jaffray was quickly awarded
the decree of separation sought for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-28
DAVENPORT DOTS.

Cookery Company to Move.-The
Hinrichs Crockery company has cos 4
a deal with Mrs. Roberf Krausc where
By tIey secure a I9-year lease upon
the property located on the northeast
corner of Front and Scott streets This
property has a frontage OF ~ feet 81
Front street and $50 feet on Sc0tt
stree. At presen: the bui.dius &C.
cupied by the BattendOrf Axcl com
pany. where they have located Il mum
berAof their mammoth presses. These
will be removed 70 the plant AT Better
dorf The building viii be thoroLealy
oyerhauled and remodeleI fnT the TO
cepj IN of the crockery company. who
will take Possession Jan. l.
Finds New Quarters.-Reps. JunGb
& Co viii continue 10 operate de
paTtment store in this city. Some time
ago 30 was announced that the pr sent
quarters Of the company a 115-111
Yves Second street lad been leased 10
n utw fye ana l0-cent store which
wouId open branch in this ci'y Jan. /.
Al the time the Reps JGnsk & Co.
firm stated ;key would remain N this
CITY II 'd--f t.At ttt4ttl TtflIhf 81 =. .ttA
suitable quarters. and in cas- uf fail
uTc tley would remove thg!" present
Davenport store 10 some 1JEcr city.
Now a deal has been closed whereby
they have secured q lease Jl me nlUg
building. until recently occupied by
the Hinr.Chs and Guy CToyLcrr com
parice and which is now UNDERGOING
extensive repairs and alterations after
it's recent damage by reason ~ rirr aI.d
WIN
Pcospone Water Csrnwal.-Thc va
ter carnival. which the Dneglchy Br -
had planned 20 hold at the natatCr,uT
tomorrow evening. has been pOstrOn
ed The pToprietors of thc nGiatUr.um
do not desire 70 enter into competition
with Gentry Bros. circus and viii
therefore postpone the celebration inI
the swimming pool until tcw days
later. The date Will be announced M
a few days
Champion Walker Here. Dan
OICary. formerly the worlds cham
p;on ncel and toe walker. is in the city
cahng on friends Dan OLeary won
maGy famous endurance tests in his
day. In 1877 he won the Sir.John Art
ley belt in England by defeating Pay
son Weston. whom he had formerly de
featcd in Chicago in 1875. He lost the
championship 10 Rowlands in New
York in u -you-please match.
Mrs. Jaffray Divorced.-Mrs. Lizzi
l.. fray was Yesterday
decree OF divorce in the local district
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-28

1t is not necessary 10 be, or evento feel
cross. That is not mans normal state of
mind. If you feel "blue" and de-
pressed something is the matter.
The old folks say it is your liver. They
are often right.
They say when you are cross, take
pill" They are wrong.
Begin at the beginning
If the processes of digestion were
perfect before the food reached the
liver-the liver would do its work
properly,
When the liver is Clogeed with partly
dieested food, it refuses to work. r
Don't blame your disposition if you
are cross, but look out for your liver
Liber trouble is dangerous.
Good digestion makes a contented
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-28
Want Killing Contest committe,

Want Killing Contest.-A committee
OF local butchers has issued challenge
20 CiaudiuS Three on behalf of Michael
Hines. the local killing expert: Mr..
Thee IS here from Greeley. Col. visit
ing relatives. and is understood to
claim 10 be pretty swift as a killer
The local men want TO back Hines for
$50 for contest at the Davenport
Slaushtering & Rendering plant any
time in the next six DAYS.