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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-24
WAS DAY OF Toll
Boys of 9th Regiment Saw Little
Rest Between S a. m. and
Night Sunday.
COL. FIELDHOUSE INsPECTS
Three Solid Hours in the Sun-Men
Sustained by Thoughts of Chick
en- on the Morrow

Camp Lincoln, Springfield, H.. July
22.-(Special Correspondence of The
Argus. might before inspection re
minds one of work house Every
body is busily cleaning guns, bayonets
and belts, putting on the last polish be
fore the big day.
Everyone was very tired tonight, sc
they all turned in on their feather ticks
early and were soon in Sunderland
only to be awakened at o'clock by the
report of the cannon. The rockies
were found in all corners of their tents
some jumped out into the company
street acting as if they never heard a
cannon before
The guard detail for Sunday was
composed of Privates Ehrhorn, John
ately after guard mount the regiment
was called out to meet Brigadier Gen
eral Foster, and the inspector, Colonel
Fieldhouse. General Foster was es-
corted to regimental headquarters and
Colonel Fieldhouse then prepared the
regiment for inspection. The inspec-
ton continued from s to 11:30 The
companies were taken to mess, after
which the camp was inspected.
Crowd Arrives.
About p. m, the usual Sunday
crowd commenced to assemble to see
dress parade. When dress parade was
started, fully 5000 people were here
to see it. At 7:30 the band marched
through the company streets, all the
companies followed it to the band
stand where a short sermon was CIV
en- by Chaplain Ferris, his subject be-
ing 1.-The Model Soldier
The Kewanee company gave band
concert and vaudeville show. One of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-24

Barely Saved from Train.-Two min
utes before an eastbound Rock Island
freight train whizzed past the Twelfth
street crossing Officer Herbert Pea
pulled John Johnson of East Moline
from the tracks. The man was in a
paralyzed state of intoxication, and il
it had not been that a passerby noticed
the man and notified the officer of the
dangerous position he was occupying
the probability is that he would not be
living today.
All Walton Children Recover. In
spector Ed Jones fumigated the home
of w. j. Walton in Whites addition
yesterday, where seven children of the
family have been afflicted with diph.
iberia. All have recovered from the
disease and the quarantine has been
removed.
Baby Drank Gasoline. The Is
months-old child of Mr. and Mrs CHM
of WATERFOWL, had a narrow escape
from death Saturday night by drinking
gasoline. The promptness in admins
tering an emetic is perhaps all that
saved the child as gasoline poisoning
is usually fatal. The baby has recov-
cred from the effects of the dose and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-24

For Sick Women
To Consider

FIRsT.-That almost every operation
in our hospitals performed upon women
becomes necessary through neglect of
such symptoms as backache, irregular
and painful periods. displacements
OF the female organs, pain in the side,
burning sensation in the stomach,
bearing-down pains, nervousness, dig
illness and sleeplessness.
SECoND.-The medicine that holds
the record for the largest number of
absolute cures of female ills is Lydia
E. Pinkhan's Vegetable Compound.
1t regulates, strengthens and cures
diseases of the female organism as
nothing else can.
For thirty years it has been helping
women to be strong, curing backache.
nervousness, kidney troubles, inf1am-
nation of the female organs, weak
ness and displacements, regulating
the periods perfectly and overcoming
their pains. 1t has also proved itself
invaluable in preparing women for
childbirth and the change of life.
THRD.-The great volume of unso-
Gcited and grateful testimonials on file
at the Pinkham Laboratory at Lynn,
Mass, many of which are from time to
time published by permission, give alb
solute evidence of the value of Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
Mrs. Pinkham's advice.
Mrs. Pinkham's Standing Invitation
toWomen.-Women suffering from any
form of female weakness are invited to
promptly communicate with Mrs. Pink
ham, at Lynn, Mass. All letters are
received, opened. read and answered
by women only. From symptoms given,
your trouble may be located and the
quickest and surest way of recovery
advised. Mrs. Pinkham is daughter
in-law of Lydia E. Pinkham and for
twenty-five years under her direction
and since her decease she has been adj
vising sick women free of charge. Outof
the vast volume of experience in treat
ing female ills Mrs. Pinkham probably
has the very knowledge that will help
your case. Surely, any woman, rich or
poor, Is very foolish if she doesnot take
advantage Of this generous offer of
assistance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-24
ITCHl ITCHi ITCHl

ScRATcHi ScRArcHi ScRATcHl This
is the condition of thousands of skin-tor-
tured men, women, and children, who
may be instantly relieved and speedily
cured by warm baths with Cuticura Soap
and gentle applications of Cuticura ONT
ment, the great Skin Cure, and mild
doses of Cuticura Resolvent Pills, when
physicians and all else fail.
Sold throughout the wsrid Cu.icura Soap 25c Oirs-
men &c. Resolvegt zoe ii. form Of Chocolate Coated
sinsie often Potter Drug Chem Corp, Sole
S Mailed Free, IAN About the skin, Scalp and HAIR
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-24
BOWEL Complaint in Children.

During the summer months children
are subject to disorders of the bowels
which should receive careful attention
as soon as the first unnatural looseness
of the bowels appears The best medi-
cine in use for bowel complaint is
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy as it promptly controls
any unnatural looseness of the bowels.
For sale by all leading druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-24
MEET IN OCTOBER
Convention of Illinois Y. NJ. C. A
to be Held at
Aurora.
DR.. GUNsAuLUs ON PROGRAM
Lectures on Sir George Williams,
Personal Friendship.

| Plans being made for the annual
Aurora Oct. 25 to % indicate one OF
the best sessions ever held. An eXcep
tionally strong program has been ar
ranged, the speakers including DR.
Frank W. Gunsaulus of Chicago, DR.
Ira Landrith of Nashville, Tenn, Don
10. Shelton of New York and Fred B.
Smith and George j. Fisher of the in
ternational association office at New
York. The opening address of the
convention will be by DR.. Frank w.
Gunsaulus of Chicago, whose subject
will be George Williams Dr. Gun
saulus will deal with the personal life
and character of the founder of the as
ISOLATION from the standpoint of a per
sonal friend DR.. Gunsaulus is one of
the best known orators, and his long
and intimate friendship with the great
Englishman makes his subject the
more interesting.
Speaks to Men.
The climax of the convention will be
the mems meeting conducted by Fred
B. Smith of the International depart
ment. Mr. Smith is one of the strong
est men and most powerful speaker in
association work, and has been heard
with pleasure at several of the former
conventions of the association in IL
linois.
The plan adopted last year of having
two Institutes will be followed. the first
on Local Extension Work" being con-
Quoted by l.. Wilbur Messer of Chicago.
One of the foreign secretaries will pre-
sent the associations opportunity in
the oriental field. The bible studies
are to be conducted by Don o. Shelton
of New York, while the music will be
in charge of c. B. Willis of Milwau-
kee. In connection with the associa
ton convention, the business mems
banquet will be held Oct &C.,
The local association is planning to
send delegation to the convention
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-24

the company was hypnotized and gave
a speech on temperance.
Several men of the 9Th were attack
ed by crowd of drunken rowdies from
Spring field near the entrance gate. The
guard was called to their assistance
and routed the rowdies.
Notes of Camp.
The company cooks are feeding the
men so well every one has gained from
to 6 pounds.
Jake Baker, the drummer of Moline
band. has lost seven pounds since he
left Rock Island Jake refuses to play
in the rain. He also vows this is the
last time he will be soldier boy.
Chicken tomorrow.
Have Ideal Weather.
Springfield, ILL.,, July 24.-Weather
conditions were ideal for hard work at
Camp Lincoln yesterday and Colonel
Edward Kittilsen, commander of the
9th regiment, had his men devote their
time to heavy drilling and shooting on
the range. The first battalion, consist
ing of companies from Sterling, Gales
burg, Monmouth and Oak Park, in COM
mand of Major Lawrie, spent the entire
day on the range. The second batta-
lion will go on the range today and the
third battalion will take it's turn tomor-
row.
The Moline band, which is with the
9Th regiment, will give a public con-
cert tomorrow evening at the state ar
mory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-24
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-24
Waterman Singed.

night Waterman on the asphalt plant
at Riverside park, had his face scorch-
ed Sunday night in the explosion of the
gas in the mixing tank His eyebrows
and hair were singed off, but his sight
is unimpaired. In making his rounds
he held the lantern in the mouth of the
mixing tank and peered in to see that
all was secure for the night. A burst
of flame shot out into his face with the
roar of a cannon and the Waterman
found out something was wrong.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-24

Obituary Record.-The death of
Fritz Kroeger Sunday morning at the
home of his son-in-law and daughter,
Mr. and Mrs. Julius Schiaefke, of 221
Taylor street, removed a well known
Davenport citizen who has resided here
since 1854. He was born in Vesmer,
Mecklenberg, Germany, Sept. Fl, 1921.
The death of Mrs Mary Grobmann
occurred Sunday evening at the family
residence. 1921 Marquette street, after
an illness of long duration. She passed
away at the age of 50 years. Deceased
was born in Mecklenburg, Geramny,
Jan. 9, 1924, and in the year 1866 came
to America with her husband and three
children and has made her home here
ever since
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-24

kerns Wins Suit.-Police Magistrate
Gustafson dismissed the suit of the
Moline Chautauqua association against
c. S. Kerns and charged the costs of
the trial against the association. BY
this decision Mr.. Kerns and the other
members who were assessed 81 each to
pay a deficit of 1904, will escape paying
until further action is taken by the as
sociation. The judge held that the as
sessment had not been legally collect
ed The only thing now for the asso-
citation to do is to start over and make
an assessment that will be according
to legal procedure. According to the
evidence it transpired that there had
been a deficit of $3.50 from the season
of 1904. To meet this the directors
passed a resolution in which they de-
cided to tax the members 81 each. Mr..
Kerns was one of these and be refused
to pay and the matter was taken to
court to make a test case of it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-24

will not suffer any permanent derange
ment of the system.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-24

Injured While Swimming.-Nat Ed
ridge had his shoulder dislocated while
taking bath in the river early Sun
day morning While making dive, he
struck a guy rope and was unable to
use his one arm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-24

Regiment Breaks Camp.-The 54th
regiment, Iowa National guard, broke
camp yesterday and the various COM
panies departed for their homes during
the day. The companies marched to
the city in battalions and left on trains
according to the schedule given in gen
eral orders at the time the regiment
was ordered TO mobilize at Muscatine
and march to Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-24
DAVENPORT DOTS.

Overcome by Heat.-Gust Schlegel
senior member of the drug firm of Gust
Schlegel & Son, was overcome by the
heat at noon Sunday. He became sud-
denly i'll while riding home to his din
ner in a Gaines street car. He is re-
ported as improving, although he was
in a serious condition Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-24

Excursion in September.-The COM
mittee of the Jobbers and Manufacture
ers' association in charge of the pro-
posed buyers excursion held a meeting
at the Kimball house yesterday and
went over the proposition very thor
oughly. The result was that all felt
the undertaking to be too large for a
few men to handle and the committee
was therefore augmented by the addi-
ton of several gentlemen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-24

Masqueraded as SoIder.-Borrowing
a khaki suit and felt hat from a soldier
boy, Ernest Smith pulled out revolver
and, thus armed for war walked into
the Slate house and proceeded to make
rash statements to the bartender He
had a quarrel with the house over a
suit case and tried this little disguise
in an attempt to regain the property
he claimed to have lost there. Captain
Phelan and Officers Stanley and Breh-
mer arrested him. He was given 10
days for disturbing the peace.
The Washington times., 1906-06-10

7 desire % leave the palace immedi-
ateIy. The aTront you have put upon
me. even under the circumstances. is
wholly unpardonabl YOU imply that
/ have had something 70 do with her
HiShness' act You viii excuse me TO
her serene HiEhness. whom love and
respect. Ny dignity demands that I
leave at once"
a hicker-but only a ficker-of ad-
miration lighted the dukes eyes. 1t
was a pIucky little baggage.
Il will issue your passports upon
one condition" he said.
And that condition proudly
Tell ne everything, where has she
gone. and with whom -
Z know absolutely nothing
Silence. The duke gnawed his mus
tache. while his eyes sJrOve in vain
TO b at down hers.
Thank YOU. believe you" Then.
giving way to his wrath: You Eng
lish people YOU are al the same!
You never understand have brought
up this girl and surrounded her with
every luxury; against my Will and
reason I have let her become educated
in foreign lands; I have gwen her the
utmost freedom; this Is how ! am
repaid
You forgot one important thing.
your HighneSs.''
What t?''-haughtily
Affection. You have never given her
that"
The duke felt himself beaten into
silence. and this did nor add TO his
amiability
Your passports shall be made out
Immediately; but I beg Of you 10 re-
consider your determination. and TO
remain here as long as you please.
For the sake of appearances. 1 de-
The Washington times., 1906-06-10
Then he started around the table in pursu; Of her

devils. He knew the dukes mood; it
was not one 20 cross or irritate- No
sooner was he gone than the duke LETT
his apartments and sought those Of his
niece. II might be joke; IL would
do no harm 10 find out positively But
the beautiful suite was empty; even
her hiGhness' maid was gone He then
knocked on the door which led into
Betty5s boudoir. Mt very gently either
open" he beloved.
Who is fJ2-' demanded Il maids
frightened voice
THE duke, open instantly"
1T Is quite impossible said another
voice from within II was calm and
firm. Il am dressing"
Il must see YOU this instant. Open
or I shall force the door"
rs your serene hiChness mad?"
''Win YOU open this door?"
You command it2'
A hundred times. yes,'
Since YOU command it" The voice
was no longer calm; it was sharp and
angry
The wait seemed an hour to his
serene highness. serene no longer. At
length the bolt slipped. and the iraJe
duke shouldered has way in. The
tableau which met hs gaze en-
barrassed him for a pace. He was
even ashamed. The n D. orable Betty
stood behind a tan-bacled chair. an
opera cloak thrown hastily over her
bare shoulders. Her hair was partly
down. A beautiful woman in a rage is
a fascinating sight The duke stared
at her lrrCsolutely.
''Wiu YOUR highness explain this eX-
traordirary intrusion?" she demanded.
You have literally forced your way
into nv room while I am dressing 1t
is utterly outside my understandings
4 am old enough to be your father"
That is the weakest excuse YOU
could give me At your age ones blood
ought to be cooled to a certain dis
cretion. My father. If he had had
anything important 70 say, would have
remained on the other side of the door
am not deaf Your explanation is in
order"
TIE duke had never been talked TO
so plainly in all his life For a while
he was without voice. but had plenty
of color. 1t is easily explained he
finally bawled out TO her. Her high
ness has eloped.''
The girl stared at him with wide
eyes. "Eloped2" she breathed family
Yes. elOped."
Petty wondered If she heard Alright,
or if the duke were out of his mind;
and then she recoIlected her CONVERSE
uOn with the princess. Her mouth
The Washington times., 1906-06-10

her heart and again kissed her It
was like a farewell Then she let her
go IF there is anything YOU need.
make yourself at home with my
cases And her hishness was gone.
Betty gazed at the door through
which dear Gretchen had passed. gaz-
ed thoushtfully and anxiousIy
How oddly she acted, 1 wonder
She made as though 10 run to the
door, but stopped. as il ashamed OF
the doubt which flashed into her mind
and out again.
Gae little clock on the manteI chimed
forth the seventh hour, and she rang
for her maid. II was time that she
began dressing
CThus for the present. shall leave
her There are several reasons why
my imagination should take this step:
for. what should I know OF woman 5
toilet. save in the general mysterious
results However. I feel at liberty 10
steal into the dukes dressing room.
Here, while I am not positive what
happened. at least I can easily bring
my Imagination 10 bear upon the pic
ture)
The duke was rather pleased with
himself lie liked 70 put on his state
uniform, with its blue-gray frock. the
White doeskin trousers which strap
ped under The patent L -ther boots.
the gold braid. the silver sabeT. and
the little rope Of medals strung across
his full. broad breast II was thus
he created awe; IL was thus he be
came truly the sovereign. urbane and
majestic.
His valet was bucklinE on the saber
belt. when there came . respectful tap
on the door
Enter" said the duke. frowning.
one cannot assert any particular de-
gree Of dignity with a valet at ones
side.
But it was only corridor attendant
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Ole PRINCESS EIOPE.S'B>>,nsss22tysR >ss2 yR,ru ],

sat down TO her writing desk in her
boudoir. which opened directly into
that belonging TO the princess. to write
a few letters home. a dinner was TO
be given 10 the state officials that
night, and she knew from experience
that after that solemn event was con-
clUded IL would be too late for the
departing mails. Size seemed TO have
no difficulty in composing her thoughts
and transferring them to paper. There
were times when she would lean back.
nibble the end Of her pen, and smile
In dreamy. retrospective fashion. No
doubt her thoughts were pleasant and
agreeable.
She had completed addressing three
envelopes. when she heard the door
leading into the princess bOudOir open
and close. She turned TO behold the
princess herself
why. Gretchen. where are you
going noting the gray walking
dress, the gray hat, the sensible
square-toed shoes
i am going 10 visit sick nurse
replied her hiShness, avoiding the
others eye.
"But shall you have time to dress
for dinner?"
THAT depends. Besides. the official
dinners are a great bore" Her high
ness came forward, caught the dark
head OF the English girl between her
sloved hands, pressed il against her
heart. bent and kissed II. What a
lovely girl you are. Betty, always un-
ruffied. always even-tempered. You
Will grow old very. gracefully"
Il hope so. but I do not want to
grow old at all. Can't 80 with your
eagerly.
Impossible; etiquette demands your
presence Eere tonight. II I am late my
rank and my errand Will he my excuse.
What jolly times we used 10 have IN
that quaint old boarding school il, ST.
Johns Wood, DO You remember how
The Washington times., 1906-06-10

who entered. He approached the dukes
valet and presented a letter.
For his serene highness." He bow
ed and backed out, closing the door
ger.ly-
At once the valet bowed ard ex-
tended the letter 70 his master. For
mality is fine thing in a palace
''Ah. a letter" unused the duke.
profoundly innocent Of the viper which
was about TO sting him My glasses.
Gustav. my eye glasses
The valet hurried to the dresser and
returned with the. dukes state eye
glasses. These the duke perched de-
liherately upon the end Of his noble
nose He opened the letter and read it's
contents The valet. watching him
slyly. saw him grow pale. then red.
and finally purple--wrath has its rain
bow His hands shook. the glasses
slipped from his palpitating nose And
I grieve TO relate that his serene
highness swore something marvellous
10 hear
''lamnaion"' he said, or some such
word. The little fooI,'' Then. sud
denly remembering his dignity and the
phrase that no man is a hero 40 his
Ndltls ne pointed 10 MS glasses. Al inc
same time returning the letter TO its
envelope. this letter which had caused
this monetary perturbation. call
the minister of police You viii find
him IN the smoling-room OF the con-
servatOry. Make all haste
The valet few out Of the door while
the duke began pacing up and down
The room. mUtterinE and growing. and
ballinZ his fists. and jingling his shin
ming medals, He kicked over an in
offensive hassock and his favorite
hound. and don't know how many
long-winded German oaths he let so.
Gt's a mighty hard language 10 swear
in, especially when a mans under high
pressUre)
THE silly little fool! And on night
like this! Curse it, This is what
comes OF mixing Spanish blood with
German. OF letting her aunts wishes
Overrule mine in the matter Of edu-
cation But she shall be brought
back. even if I have to ask the as
sistanCe Of every sovereign In Europe
This is the end And I had planned
such a pleasant evening at cardsr'
The duke was not wholly unselfish.
In less than ten minutes time the
valet returned with the minister Of
police. The duke immediately dis
missed the valet.
Your serene hIghness sent for me?''
asked the minister. shaking in his
The Washington times., 1906-06-10
THE NAN ON THE BOX"
HEARTS AND MASkS"ETCa.

sire your presence at the dinner Ia
BILE
I shall leave as soon as the din
ner is over" The girls mind seemed
immovab,e
The duke shrugged There was no
use in beating against snIs wall Il
wish You knew whittier she has gone"
'Fraakly. II I knew should not
tell your Highness- Ny father taught
me never 10 betray a confidence
AS YOU Will beg your pardon for
tho abruptnCss OF my entrance" ne
said. choking down his wrath. lie
could not allow himself % be out
done in the matter Of cooIr.rss by this
chit OF an English girl
Il grant 10 you
The duke then retired. OF. 7 should
say. reJre[ed- He wandered aimlcss-
~ about the palace, waiting for news
and making wretched all those with
whom he came in contact. The duchess
was not feeling well; q wransIe with
her was out OF question; besides. he
would make himself uoarse- SO he
waited and waited. and re-read the
princess letter Al c;naer he ate
nothing; his replies were curt and
sUrly. The Honorable Betty also ate
nothing. She sat. wondering II her
maid could pack FIVE TRUNKS in two
hours.
7 had quite a time OF it myself that
night As 7 predicted. 7 received a
visit from the police IN regard 10 Mr.
Scharftenstein- explaine= the mat
'er the best 7 knew how. and con-
1essed that he had hurriedly left the
city for parts unknown I did not
consider Il absolutely essential that
I should declare that I had seen him
enter q railway carriage ror Dresden
Besides this. I had 20 stand sponsor
for the other boys and explain at
length that they were in no wise con-
cerned with Mr.. Scharfenstein's great