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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-10
Ave, Oyster.

ssTsIS the month OF the oysteri Well ]
dsciare.
I'd almost forgotten that scrcmY-
tious fare!
Still. now it's September. I'm fashion 'bt7
proud
To think that at last this bonne bonche is
allowed.
Let me see Shall have them scalIoped
or friedg
Though they're tasty when creamed, It
can't be denied,
And they make a tidbit delicious whe:
roast,
with some pepper and salt and butter c:i
toast.
Add cinnamon. cloves. some mace and all.
spice.
They're considered to be uncommonl,'
nice,
Or. as a start OF. ii';vtc { scc1 -:!nd 70 try
How they seem to appeal when baked in
pie.
No. Though frillings Ike these are ali
very well.
thisk | prefer them just on the haH
shell.
With lemon. horseradish, a bumper .:
stout,
They'll fit the occasion, haven't doubt.
Cooked or plain. what matters? They're
all on a par.
Cone; hurry un. waiter. Aha. here thAy
"Rr
La Touche Hancock in New York Press
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-10

what the big pie consists We will
put you on. When you have a million
onc-dollar bills and pile them up nat
on one another, and want 10 reach the
top, yon win have to climb 81 feet
Ii you laid them down end 10 end. you
would have to walk nearly twelve
miles II you had the amount in sil.
yer dollars, the pile would be mile
and half high. And SO on.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-10

A man went into an undertaker's
shop the othe day, almost overwhelmed
with grief. The kind undertaken
soothed the caller as best he could be-
fore asking for the order, Finally the
man was able TO tell what the trouble
was: II have lost my wife. he sobbed
and then with one supreme effort he
continued, "and I would sooner have
lost the best COW on the place.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-10

The value Of the imports in the
United States from Cuba for the fiscal
year 1906 was ss4,979,s3l. decrease,
owing to lower prices. from the total
OF 1905, which was sS6,30A259.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-10

Time was not far back when the
boodler was called a statesman. or at
worse, shrewd politician. 1t is to
the great advantage OF this country
that he is now known by his right
name.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-10

It is true as shooting that If every
body led an ideal life the world would
be without much news or excitement,
and many of our newspapers would
have to 60 out of business.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-10
For the Gang.

"Well," said the man who was seek
ing nomination, II can promise yor
I would administer the Office with TEN.
perate honesty"
"What do you mean by temperate
honestyT" demanded the machine
leader.
II mean," replied the other, with o
wink. that l wouldn't practice hon
esty to excess."-Catholic Stande-1
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-10

writing popular song the budding author would do
well to be guided by few easily remembered rules In the
first place, he the simple words and the
ordinary phrases Anything which has tho appearance Of
being involved will fail One mus. bc to have some
little love theme running through the story because the popular music
business to great extent kept alive BY THE YOUNG WOMEN
from fifteen to twenty-five years Of age.
Make the and chorus particularly the chorus short as
possible Be careful have the melody and the
set down the simplest mannes THAI any with limited
knowledge of music play it, ONE DIFFICULT STRAIN in
a song is very apt to spoil the whole.
In the arrangement of the music the author popular song
must restrict himself to not than octave and This
for the benefit of the singer who render the stage In the
writing of instrumental music marches wa and the like
poser far Having in mind the limitations Of
the ordinary singer in vaudeville the going beyond the and
note is dangerous
II to the performer who sings the song from the stage and tho
young girl who hears yed by tho emonsaor in tho
prmen store that the author look for the of his effort
The young m aids the sale Of the song because the romancm Of
her touched by the sentiment If there sentiment
the song she is moved AND SHE DOESN'T BUY. This is
the the tender ballads infinitely successful sellers
than the comic songs which raise laugh theaer
NO ONE tell from the reading Of song whether
is destined be hit If any could he could mako
$1,000 hour by simply picking the wheat from the cha
the accepted product publisher and then watching
the effect the public The has to be published and tried
before the great audience of the public before verdict be
dered In this respect the popular song par with the theatrical
production rehearsal could tell what would please
failures would ever be recorded
Song market conditions have to be studied closely the eond
an market and the author put his product
All THE PSYCHOLOGICAL MOMENT For example, it would
be of judgment try the ordinary "coon song
period when the BALLAD the height of its popularity Feel
the tendency and then take advantage of it, The first made
by my partner Mr. Van Ayne and myself with Navaho
This time when the Indian song demand There
three others the drift Hawatha "Anona and Laughing
Water"
AS to the rewadu songs the ballad always has been and
ALWAYS WILL BE prime avorte The song nearly
so popular formerly
THE FEATURE SONG" "HEDELlA" "cHEYENNE,-
HAS A LARGE FOLLOWING BUT ALWAYS THE WILL Ap
PEAL, FoR IT IS FOUNDED THE OLDEST AND MOST
ING THEME IN THE WORLD THE LOVE MAN wo
=aE
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-10

Marriage is great thing to take
the conceit out of certain class Of
men. Yet they line up and go like
lambs to the slaughter, not knowing
what sharp medicine is in store for
them.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-10

southern editor Is author Of this
information: Some Of you fellows who
never had million dollars, like we edi-
tors, do not know, Of course, of just
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-10

America can and viii under certain
conditions grow over 30O0rjO bales Of
cotton, nearly three times as much as
is now grown.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-10

There are private estimates out that
the corn crop would aggregate S,OO0,-
100000 bushels or over.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-10

The Cuban government has purchased
500 horses to be used in the rebellion
in that republic and want l,500 more.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-10

Poultry and eggs continue to be the
most valuable farm product in spite
of humber crops.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-10
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wEATHER.

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. showers in northern portion. =
= Cooler except near coast. .
. Western Washington-Show- .
, ew, cooler. except near coast. =
, Eastern 0regon-Fair. =
, Eastern Washington and Idaho =
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-10
How to Con-
X Struct a X
Popular Song
ny HARRY WILLIAMS, Author OF
I'm the shade or the Old
Appls Tree" Etc.

writing popular song the budding author would do
well to be guided by few easily remembered rules In the
FIRST place. he must the most simple words and the most
ordinary phrases Anything which has tho appearance Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
MAKE PLANS TO
BEAUTIFY PLOT
Persons Interested in Proper Care of
Calvary Cemetery Meet at st.
Joseph's Church.

At meeting of the Catholics of the
three cities who are interested in the
future care of Calvary cemetery, held
at St Joseph's church yesterday after
noon, arrangements were made for the
incorporation of the Calvary Cemetery
association. For this purpose a com
mittee. consisting of w. G. Maucker
and Charles r. Wheelan of st. 10
seph's church. e. c. Wivill and =. H.
Kelly of Sacred Heart church, William
Mcclellan and Charles Johnston of st.
Mary's church of Moline with repre-
sentatives of st. Mary's of Rock Island
and ST. Paul's church unnamed, was
selected
There was a liberal offering of funds
by those present for the furtherance of
plans for the improvement and perma-
nent care of the cemetery, and an eff
fort will be made TO get into communi-
cation with everyone interested in the
movement with view to securing all
the assistance possible. j. T. Shields,
Charles r. Wheelan and w c. Mauck
er are receiving the funds pending the
selection of officers of the association.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19

supply of the genuine Pocahontas coal,
a fuel which is unexcelled for furnaces.
Attend the benefit dance given by
the Rock Island Street Railway EN-
pIoyes' union at Turner hall in this city
Saturday evening, Feb. "a.
Expert manicuring, shampooing and
thorough treatment of the hair and
scalp given by Mrs. Sol Levi, 73G Sew
enteenth street. Old phone west 50.
The ladies Sewing society of Beth
any Home will meet Tuesday after
noon in a business session at the home
of Mrs. Fred Kann, S2S Fifteenth
street.
A small wreck on the southwest di-
vision of the Rock Island, just out of
Davenport, blocked both tracks about
noon today switch engine and
box car were derailed.
The Woman's Auxiliary of Trinity
church will give a birthday party at
the residence of Mrs. ii. II. Chase, S15
Twentieth street, Tuesday, Feb. 20,
from to O'Clock. Bags will be fur
nished those who have not already re-
ceived them.
S. j. Woodin closed deal today for
the old union mission property at S01
Fourth avenue. Mr. Unger, 1908 Four
teenth street, and Mr. Mott, 1907 Nine
teenth street. have also disposed of
their residences. H. X. Walker han
died the trades.
J. c. Simser has added to his store,
131S-1320 Third avenue. a tea and cot
fee department. The best of coffees,
spices, baking powder, canned goods,
etc. at lowest prices. Telephone or
ders will be delivered promptly. Ring
ND and ask about it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19

hotel of his own. Mr.. Veitch is quail
fled for this undertaking He is a Tis-
kiiwa boy through and through. He
was born here and here he gamboled
through his boyhood days. Then he
went 10 Rock Island, and under the
tutelage of his uncle, Charles McHugh,
also from Tiskilwa, he grew to be a
pretty big man. Everybody knows
Tommy and everybody likes him Tom
has been making some mysterious
moves of late and it is reported that
before he makes contract to run
hotel he will become a party to anoth-
er kind of a contract. All. there, Tom
my-Tiskiiwa Citizen-Patriot
There has been nothing particularly
about Mr.. Veitch's move
ments of late. that his friends here
have noticed At present he is in town
after an extensive trip which may
have included the White house wed
ding for all that anybody knows. But
perhaps Tom has simply been getting
pointers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
OBITUARY RECORD.
David Richardson.

David Richard. the veteran horse
dealer of EdginSton. died yesterday at
his home, as a result of a stroke of
paralysis sustained Saturday. He had
been i'll poor health for some time. Mr.
Richardson was 60 years of age, having
been born in Monroe county, Indiana,
Oct. /, 1S43 He attended the common
schools of Monroe county, and engaged
N farming until his marriage to Miss
Lucinda clearinghouse. June u, 1863.
IN 1867 he removed to Rock Island
county, and located at Edgington. He
had for years been engaged in horse
trading.
He is survived by his wife and eight
Mrs. Mary 'Tarpy and John
Richardson, of this city, Isaac Richard
son, of Davenport, Mrs. Francis Dill
and Mrs. Seana Rogers on the Pacific
coast, and Sadie, David, and Leonard
at home The funeral will be held
Wednesday morning at II o'clock, from
the Edgington Presbyterian church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
IMPORTANT MEETING
OF RETAIL MERCHANTS
Annua! Election of Officers and Report
of Convention Delegates This
Evening.

An important meeting of the Rock
Island Retail Merchants association
takes Places this evening at the
Office of the rating secretary i'll the
Rock Island house. Some of the sub
jects of interest will be report of the
delegates to the state convention,
which will explain how TO secure the
benefit of the 30 per cent reduction on
the first five classes in freight rates,
discussion of the condition of the
garnishment law, the annual election
of officers, a new rating book, and pros
pective changes in the bylaw with the
object of making the membership meet
ings more interesting. The officers re-
quest large attendance to make the
meeting a success.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
SOLD A PEARL; ARRESTED
Andalusia Citizen Runs AfouI of Pecu
liar Davenport Ordinances.

J. H. Griffin, of Andalusia. was vic
tim of the peculiar workings of the
Davenport license ordinance Saturday.
He went across the river with a .cou-
pie of pearls and while endeavoring to
dispose of one of them fell under the
eye of a vigilant officer who hauled
him up for peddling without a license.
Magistrate Finger decided that the
prisoner need not pay fine if he took
out license to peddle, and he was ac-
cordingly released.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
CITY CHIT.
re with Mckee.

Insure with Mckee.
Brook trout at Aten's.
Leaf lard at Gilmore's.
Buy home of Reidy Bros.
TriCity Towel Supply company.
For bus or express, Spencer K Trefz.
For bus. baggage. express call Robb's.
II you enjoy delicious. crispy, brown
pancakes, try Mrs. Austin's.
Ice cream and ice cream soda at
Peterson's, 1914 Third avenue.
Ask your grocer for Mrs Austin's
pancake -four. Fresh and delicious.
Special to ladies. bargain in black
goods. See ad, bottom page Z. NJ. L.
company.
The easiest way tn prepare a quick
breakfast is to use Mrs. Austin's pan
cake -four
Plenty of fresh fish and oysters ev-
cry day at Aten's fish market, 1910
Second avenue.
For men, onlyfast colors in dark.
that viii please you. See bottom page
Z. NJ. l.. company.
Mueller Lumber company are exclu-
sive agents for third vein La Sale
Contains less ashes than any other
L. B. McKown has received a new
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
Gray.

The Muskegon, Mich, News, of Feb.
10, records the death of Mrs. William
Gray, formerly a resident of this city,
she having passed away at that place
Feb. IA after receiving treatment at a
hospital there for tumor She was AZ
years of age. The remains were inter
red at MuSkegon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
Foster Euneral

Funeral services over the remains of
Henry e. Foster were held this after,
noon at o'clock from the First Nj.
+. church, of which he was member
The services were conducted by Rev.
r. B. Williams, the pastor Burial took
place at Chippiannock cemetery
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
Schneider.

The funeral of Miss Anna Schneider
was held yesterday afternoon at 2
o'clock from the German Lutheran
church, the services being conducted
by the pastor. Rev. C. A. Mennicke.
Burial took place at Chippiannock Gem
etery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
Mrs. Charles Jones.

Mrs. Charles Jones. aged ~. died
Sunday morning at 2 o'clock at the
home, four and one-half miles west of
Reynolds Death was due\ TO pneumu
MIA. She leaves her husband and two
children. The funeral will be held to-
morrow afternoon at $50, at Reynolds
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
SiedIitz.

Funeral services over Marie Siedlitz,
the infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest Siedlitz, were held yesterday
afternoon at o'clock from the home,
2409 Seventh avenue. The services
were conducted by Rev. w p. Schultze.
pastor of the German Methodist church.
Burial took place at Chippiannock Gem.
etery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
Itching Pains.

If you are acquainted with anyone
who is troubled with this distressing
ailment you can do him no greater
favor than to tell him to try Chamber
Iain's salve. 1t gives instant relief
Price 25c per box. Sold by all leading
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
YATES HAMPERED BY A COLD
Former Governor is Forced to Cancel
Some Campaign Speeches.

Galesburg, ILL.,, Feb. 19.-In conse
quence of severe cold and fatigue in
1uced by his senatorial campaign,
Richard Yates has Cancelled his ap
po.ntments for tomorrow. Friday and
Saturday of this week. He will speak
in Jerseyville, Alton and Carrollton to-
day; Wednesday at Mt. Sterling and
Carthage, and Thursday at Macomb
and Monmouth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
NOW SEE HERE, TOM,
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
Here Comes an Interesting Bit CT Cos
sip About One Veitch From His
Native Town.

Thomas E. Veitch, for>the past doz-
en- or more years located at Rock Is
land where he has been identified with
the Harper and another hotel. it is re-
ported is to locate either in Memphis
or Dubuque or in Honolulu. and start
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
New Jury.

A new jury was empaneled in cir
cult court this afternoon, but on &C
count of settlement of the case OF
Ward VS. Arndt court adjourned early
John K Scott, as attorney foI
George w. Brooks, has filed suit for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
Races at the Big Roller Rink Thursday
Night Feb. %.

Five team relay race Thursday night
promises to be an exciting event. The
management has decided to give the
second full dress grand masquerade
skate, Thursday, March l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19

Temperature at Il. M. 81; at 3;:'o
u. va. N. Minimum temperature In Il
hours. -. Velocity OF wind at "a.
:. miles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
THE WEATHER.

increasing cIoudincss with probably
tonight. The lowest temperature to-
night will hc above ihe freezing point.
.. NJ. SIfEEiER, Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
PRIZE WINNERS READ ESSAYS
An Unusually interesting Feature for
w. c. 7. Y. Meeting.

At the meeting of the Rock Island
w. c. T. L. tomorrow afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Fred Titterington. on
Twenty-second street, the four prize
winning essays written by school child
rem on The Study of Physiology as
Help to Right Living" will be read by
the authors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19

$4,000 against the Mississippi Valley
Traction company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
SHUT DOWN MINES
I callers Predict That This WI
Result From Heavy
Supply.
EVERYBODY LAYING IN COAL
Preparation for Strike May Force Lay
OFF Of Month Anyhow-Rock
island Stores Quantity.

A new phase of the coal situation
was brought out this morning by d
Rock Island coal dealer who in discuss
ing the prospect of Il miners strike
said: I'm all probability the mines
will be closed for 80 days after April
]. whether the strike is declared or
not" He explained thai IN view of
the probability of coal strike, the
dealers. railroads. manufacturers and
other large consumers are laying in
big stores of coal. sufficient TO last
month or two. All are aiming To have
ON hand by April / as much coal as
they can possibly secure and store
and even though the strike is not de
clared. the fact that the large consum-
ers have on hand big supplies will de
crease the demand 10 such an extent
that the operators viii close the mines
for at least 80 days.
Laying in supply.
An operator said: "'The large con
sumers who have up to- this time re-
sarded the miners strike as an improb-
ability. are now taking a more seri-
Gus view of the matter. and are hastily
preparing To secure as large supply
OF coal as possible before April l.
The heavy consumers in this city are
not TO be caught unawarcs should a
strike be declared April I. as seems
probable. The railways are making
all possible efforts To prepare for
shortage. and the Rock Island is stor-
ing enormous quantities of coal i'll the
west end yards. The dealers are plac-
ing orders with a view To having their
yards well stocked. and the manufac-
turers are buying fuel to carry them
over a month or more.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
Jewelry Dept.
Free lie S sons

{ n Tuesday and Thursday of each
week. from . to D. M.
free Embroidery Lessons viii be
given In our Art Needlework Dept.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-19
Our Furniture Story
Is Worth caring

PRINCESS DRESSERS. in mahogany, quar-
tered oak and birds eye maple. swell serpen-
tine and plain fronts, claw and French legs
genuine French plate mirrors at $21 so,
$500, $3.50, "a "a
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-10-02
MONEY TO LOAN

Money to Loan - Both private
and company money. Lowest rates,
quick service. Z. K. Englehart
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-10-02
FIDDLE BOW IN cows LEG
Animal Had Evidently Swallowed It
and Owner Thinks It Also
Ate the Violin.

Sioux Falls, S. Do. X. Stablein, a
prominent business man Of Alexan-
dria, is the owner of a COW which
seems to have penchant for fiddle
bows as an article of diet.
Stablein purchased the animal about
three months ago The COW was a
fine one and he was we'll satisfied with
his purchase with the exception that
occasionally the animal would have a
sort of fit. About two weeks ago the
COW refused to eat and veterinarian
was called upon to prescribe for IT.
He did so, ana the animal apparently
recovered and it seemed to be as well
as usual. However, the other day a
small bunch was noticed on the COW
chest just back Of the front legs DR.
McMaster was again called and de
cided to perform an operation for the
removal of the bunch
ne had not proceeded far when he
encountered hard substance. BE
lieging the hard substance to be a
silver of wood the veterinarian took
hold Of it with pair Of tweezers and
commenced to pun To his great sur
prise, instead Of the object proving
to be silver it was fiddle bow just
% inches in length.
How the bow got there is a mys
terry, but DR.. McMasters gives 1t as
his opinion that the animal swallowed
it. as in a small opening in the bow
was found particles OF partially di
gested hay and grass. The bow evi
IDENTIFY had forced an opening into the
stomach and gradually worked it'
way to the spot where 1t was found.
The question now is. where is Tho
fiddle to which the bow belonged? i
is thought that possibly the COW MAJ
also have made meal Of the fiddle.