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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-11

HE Book Dept. is we'll
supplied with attractive
gifts. Among them we men
ton:
Popular Authors, attrac-
lively boxed in sets, us,
1874 and lbs.
English Classics, in burnt
leather, excellent for gifts,
o4c.
The ever popular padded
Poets, best edition we have
ever shown, priced very low
at 69c.
James Whitcomb Riley's
books, in nice gift bindings,
o8c. "Old Sweetheart of
Nine" and "Out to Old Aunt
Mary's," in de Luxe bindings,
Sl.67.
Bibles in leather bindings,
full divinity circuit, gold
edges, 2.95, 200, l.62, l,25.
Pictures in dainty frames,
are much sought after for
gifts. Special gift assortment
here, up from 75c.
Many give engraved call
ing cards. The work done
here is of a superior kind.
We are making a special gift
price for engraved plate, and
100 cards. of SI.OO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-11

Cleveland Leader: One of the most
important effects of the presidents
vigorous attack on the Standard Oil
company will be the new courage it
has given the competitors of the cor
poration which comes near being a
complete monopoly in its own field.
With the national government on their
side, openly and aggressively, the oil
refiners who are struggling TO make
Roadway against the Standard will
fight with more heart There is new
hope of square deal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-11
For Graduation Gifts

MONTHS of careful buy
ing finds our JeWelry
store in position to offer in
tending gift-buyers a rare
selection of the best things
in solid gold, and gold-fAled
jewelry and watches.
Solid silver novelties, SOU
venir spoons, plain spoons,
forks, etc., etc.
Good watches are always
welcome gifts. Watches for
young men, watches for
young women in solid gold
or gold filled, dainty enamel
cases from 5000 to $3.50.
In jeWelry there are all
the new spring patterns in
signet and stone set rings,
brooches, scarf pins, lock-
cts, neck chains, crosses,
L aVallieries, bracelets, hat
pins, ETC., at prices that will
satisfy every purse.
Scores Of the newest de-
signs in spoons to be sold
singly. Nice new souvenir
spoons, designs that cannot
be had elsewhere.
Engraving. We take
special pride in this de-
partment, and guarantee to
execute as fine workman
ship in monograms or single
lettering as can be secured
from the largest cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-11
Mems Fancy Socks.

SNAPS in Mems Imported
fancy Socks, very speci%
35c pair. Early in March
We placed on sale our spring
and summer lines Of mems
SOC and 75c fancy socks,
many Of these lines are near
ly sold out, sizes are broken,
etc. We have about 20 dozen
of these left, which we throw
out in one lot on a table, all
at the one price, 3 pairs for
100, or per pair, 35c.
Choose early if your size and
the style you want are there.
You'll be glad to make the saw
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-11
Springfield. Mass. Republican

Springfield, Mass, Republican: \
millionaire who has an ambition to be
a monarch would do well TO bid in
Luldy island. at the entrance of Bris-
toll channel. which is to be sold toward
the end of the year. II is three miles
long and one mile wide. and has been
overlooked by the Unsuitable British
empire. II is no country. it pays no
taxes, its owner is a monarch in his
little realm. And all this splendid
isolation within sight of the shores OF
England,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-11

The Chinaman gets the worst of it,
even in his own country. \ message
from China states there was a flood
in one of the provinces, with great
loss of life. The message states fur
Their. but all foreigners are safe" The
Chinaman does not seem to be able
TO take care of himself anywhere you
place him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-11
ALMA,
Aged IA years and 10 months.

Cuthbert looked about him. with a
curious expression. He was taken
back to the time when he and Alma
used to play house here as children
Just before he had left for the city he
and his young love-she being then
nearly fifteen-had plighted their troth
there. and the little girl had promised
to one day keep house for him in re-
aIity. \ month after he left her she
sickened and died. Her parents. who
auored' her. had placed her in the copse
she loved SO well, leaving it rs it was
when she was emerging from child
hood. n -
Cuthbert knelt for a few moments
beside the grave, then stood looking
down upon 1t. There was that perfect
silence which permits one to live in
past scenes. He saw her, tall and
1.-the, two massive coils of chestnut
hair. her blue eyes looking into his
For the moment he was where he had
been, not where he was. Then tears
began to we'll up in his eyes.
He was recalled to the present by a
rustic of skirts coming through the mar
row opening and, turning, saw his
wife
glance at the interior, the grave,
herNhusband. told Rosa n story of love
in which her husband had been absorb
ed before she had ever seen him. One
flash of the pang OF jealousy and she,
too. bad gone back with him TO his
child love. and his sorrow was her sor-
row. Stepping forward. she placed her
hand in his and stood looking down
with him on the grave of the girl whose
place she lad taken. No word Of re-
proof that he had kept this secret from
her profaned his sorrow. Grief is COM
municative, and there was something
in the SILENCE, the playthings, the grave,
that told upon her emotion. She wept
as he wept CELIA TRCAZ.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-11

Omaha normally republican by q
large majority, elected the entire dem
ocratic ticket Tuesday, from mayor
down. except one councilman. The
only explanation of this landslide pos
sible is that Editor Rosewater is in
Rome, arranging international postal
affairs. and the boys" ran things their
own way.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-11

The author of an essay on ''The
Use of Hot Air in Treating Patients
has been awarded a medal at a con-
gress of physicians in Liege. Belgium
The doctors probably admired the
mans nerve in owning ND to il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-11

Another man in West Virginia as
pires to the seat in the United States
senate now occupied by the Hon. Steve
Elkins- We don't know anything about
him, but he would be an Improvement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-11

Governor Hanly of Indiana has writ
ten and will shortly publish book in
which he proposes to treat the subject
of graft as he has found it to exist
in public office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-11

TERMS = Daily, 10 cents per week.
Weekly. 81 per year in advance.
All communications of argumentative
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, 1906-05-11
CanarieS.

HARTZ Mountain canaries,
genuine imported Hartz
Mountain singers, the finest
birds, most delightful trills, a
new lotfrom which to choose.
Housefuruishing Dept.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-11
Friday, May II, 1906.

a state fair for Louisiana is one of
the latest evidences that the south
west is beginning 10 step lively in the
forward march of progress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-11
Mems Shirts.

TWENTY-FIVE dozen in
all, fancy corded madras
stripes and checks, neat black
figures on white, 2 detached
collars, with each shirt. while
this lot lasts, choice at 47c.
Saturday and Monday we
offer all the $l.OO madras
shirts that are sold out in
some sizes, representing the
season s best selling patterns,
for a quick clearance, re.
Our optician, Dr.. Myers. will make
examination Of eyes free and give ad-
vice without charge. Our absolute
guarantee stands back Of every tran
saction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-11
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue, Rock Island, Ill. GEn-
tered at the postoffice as second-class
matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-11
Belts

DLENTY of [belt bargains for
l. Saturday. Here are two: SOC
beaded elastic belts, csc,
ST black and colored taffeta
belts, 43c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-11

HANDSOME Black Taffeta Dress Skirts made with
circular flare, panel pleats, also to II q OK
gore values up to ST. in this lot. ....... OeGsO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-11
NeecA!!llR!;llEE5,',S ;
THIRD AVENUE THROUGH TOISECOND

Musical Program
Saturday Evening, May 18th 1905
!. MARCH, 'Y. M. G. a." Anstead
2. lnternezzo--- g FLYING ARROW" Holman
3. Selection TIE RUNAWAYS" EIubbell
4. Medley - DREAMING OF YOU p" Mohr
5. Waltz 1.-THE BLONDE IN BLACK" Roberts
8 March ''SILVER HEELS" Moret
7. Melodies-Fron q WINSOME WINNIE" Roberts
8. Brass Quartete-" GOODBYE BELOVED" Pinsut
g. Charactistic--- '.ST. LOUIS EXPOSITION" Knen
10. Mazurka-- "INDI-ANA" Stevens
IL. Medley Overtime " hUMPTY DUMPTY" Rocker
II. March COLLEGE LIFE" Frantzen
Special Selection by Brass Quartette.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-11

BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-11

SPECIAL offering of fine cotton jersey ribbed vests
neatly lace trimmed yoke, about 10 dozen %
Saturday and Monday, they last at .. 1@S
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-11

I AIDES fine Vests
for wear with the
sheer summer gowns,
good time TO lay in the
summer supply n o W
while the assortments
are good. Swiss ribbed
vests in silk, Isle and
mercerized cotton, fine
lace and silk handwork
crochet finish like cut,
at $l.75. l.5O, 100, 75c,
soc and Csc.
Isle thread umbrella
union suits at a third I'M
der real worth, 10 dozen
in all, at soc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-11

TO thoroughly stir up the
corset business, we offer:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-11

THE variety beauty and perfection of the gar
ments represented in this sale, combined
with low prices promise great activity at the
underwear counters. There are many thousands
of garments for your choosing. 1t is Impossible
to 90 into elaborate descrip
ton Of them all. = ,r55g@-SSSHass
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-11
Corset Covers

DAINTY CORSET COVERS. full French style eaboratey hmmes
- with lace, values to 75c for this May Sale 41c
FULL Csc kind May Sale
1Oc.
Special display Corset Covers nansosk cambria
trimmed a Csc.
May Covers &C. 75c and 95c beautifully
the the
particular people
Newport daily independent., 1906-05-09
Largest Bust on Recard.

The bust of Sir Joseph Paxton, the architect of the famous Crystal palace in London, is now being moved from iis old position on the Terrace to the Pa rade. The work of moving it is much like that of moving house, for the bust is one of the largest ever made. It was completed in 1909 and stands over nine feet in height. Sir Joseph Paxton was born in Bedfordshire in 1903. and was knighted for his services in designing the Crystal palace. He died in Syden- ham in 1s65. His plan for tke Crystal palace was accepted after 233 other plans had been aacliaed. He also won fame as landscape gardener and archi- teet, and was elected to parliament a. liberal. Chicago Teibsae.
Newport daily independent., 1906-05-09
Excursion to Hot Springs, Ark, Satur.
 day, May 12, 1906.

Rate $500 for the round trip. Special train will leave Newport Saturday night, May 12 at Il D. m. arriving Hot Springs 6 a.. m. Sunday. Returning leave Hot Springs 2 p. m. for home. This excursion is under the management of Messrs. Reamey and Coffin who will personally conduct same. No obstreperous language or conduct unbecoming a gentleman will be allowed on this train. Thus insuring a pleasant trip for every one. You will have all day Sunday in Hot Springs. Take your wife or sweetheart and give them a days outing. Seats guaranteed for everybody. For further in- formation call on or address
 c. P. COFFIN
 or T. H. REAMEY,
 Newport, Ark.
Newport daily independent., 1906-05-09
CARE OF BRITISH TROOPS st as Reported That Officers Are Very Much Dissatisfied with Their
 Uniforms.

But, for some inscrutable reason, cEis soldiers appear to think their unlecrEa is badge of shame. or, at least. A yervjlude, says the London Truth. Any self-respecting officer, so far as G2r See, would rather die at the head of f0rlorn hope than go to theater o, restaurant or private ball full of reg fmentals. A noncommissioned 0fsce; who sees brother warrior privileges to walk down ths street in plain clothes rlrns sick with envy. No soldier os any rank seems to consider that unt- form can enhance his attractions tl the female eye, and the only way sn which I have ever heard of it's being used for this purpose is by the humble. npecunious private, who charges fe. male admirer so much an hOur-lwo pence, I believe, the usual fee--f0y walking out in company with him.
 What makes this the more strange is that it is entirely peculiar to the Brit ish army. In every foreign country soldiers-and officers most of alI--seem to be extremely proud of. themselves therein The effect of smart military uniforms in frightening up a crowa, whether out of doors or at any evening assemblage, is undeniable. As mere matter ot aesthetics 4nost people will agree that it would be decided i1n- provement if uniforms were worn in England as they are on the continent. And from the merely professional poina of view I cannot help thinking that it would be of advantage to the army if soldiers of all ranks were expected to 4ake more pride in the kings livery, and not encouraged so much as they uow are to consider it privilege sa appear as civilians.
Newport daily independent., 1906-05-09

WANTED-Agents for official history of San Francisco Disas- aster. Introduction by Rev. Samuel Fallows, D. D. Retail price 1.50. 50 per ent commits sion, freight paid; credit. Send 5 cents in stamps for partial pos tace of outfit. Take orders now. American Home Supply Co.,, 125 Plymouth Place, Chicago, III.
Newport daily independent., 1906-05-09

Pneumonia Kills Thousands
 During the months from November to April one-tifth of all deaths in the large cities of the United States are from pneumonia, while but ane-ninth aT~ hoR consumpsiua.
Newport daily independent., 1906-05-09
JOHN T. JAC0CKS.
Warning Order.

In the Jackson Chancery Court Steph n A. Cole, Plaintiff
 Vs Fannie Cole, Defendant The defendant, Fannie Cole. is warned to ap- pear in this Court within thirty days, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff. Stephen A Cole
 J. D. NEAL. Clerk. April 14th 1906.
Newport daily independent., 1906-05-09
Far RigiOusness

lust try this splendid bowel laXatlve-LAX-ETS. ONLY 5 CENTS. It promotes full and regular bowel action promptly and without pain or gripping Medicine knows surer method. no better way to relieve biliousness. bad breath. muddy or sallow complexion. dull headaches, coated tongue etc. Pleasant to take-pleasant in effect Formula on every box Recommend ed and prescribed by physicians everywhere.
 In handsome metal pocket size boxes. Sold by
Newport daily independent., 1906-05-09

Don't cost much to make ydA clothes look new all the vel round. $la month in BarkeI club pays the bill. 9
Newport daily independent., 1906-05-09
Warning Order.

J. H Griffin and R. E Dunn, Plfs In the Jack
 vs son Chaneery J. E. Griffin. Defendant. Court.
 The defendant, J. E. Griffin, is wargsf to ap- gear in this court within this1 answer the sss,plaint of piai - and R. F. Daaa,- tsrk.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-03-03
Man and Wife.

The snow was falling The day
was still and gray and cold nr.
Parkhurst, shaking The white flakes
from his shoulders. said:
Z have just Witnessed an inst0c
tive happening-a happening that
might teach us why some marriages
10 not succeed.
GA man and his wife were walking
down back street The man had bis
hands in his pockets. The woman
carried a basket filled with cabbage
and beets,
"A group of boys danced like imps
on corner. They had snowballs in
their hands, As soon as the mariet
couple had passed them they let
drive
But only the woman was struck.
She got two heavy blows about the
head and face. Every snowbal, some
how missed the man
He looked at hia wife % she brush
cd the snow out Of her ears and hair
ana then he shook his fists at the
boys and shouted:
Its a good thing for you, you
younF rascals. that you didn't hit
me.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-03-03
ONE DlscoRDANT NOTE.


It is not without some measure of
regret that The Bulletin feels con
strained, now that the Republican judi
cial convention has done its work and
our guests have gone back to their
homes, and our obligations as hosts
have been discharged, TO make com
ment upon one strikingly unpleasant
incident of the affair.
There was nothing in the proceed
ings of the convention that would call
for adverse criticism from a political
or partisan point of view. II was a
Republican convention and We Demo.
Gratis were willing to make allowance
for this and to accept good naturedly
whatever Of partisan raillery the dele
gates might choose to indulge them.
selves in by way of relieving the
monotony Of their routine work We
could even accept with complacent
smiles any little filings that bore the
sting Of studied bitterness or Of in
justice. when these filings came from
The delegates in the course Of the pro
ceedines; and it must be stated that
there we're very few Of these and their
sting was always lost in the good hu-
NOR with which the convention re-
ceived them.
But We had a right TO cNpect tha;
50 distinguished a man As the nominee
Of the convention for the high office
Of supreme judge Of Illinois. a man Of
thirty or more years experience as a
lawyer and who should therefore be
able 10 weigh his thoughts and words
correctly and suit them 10 the coca
sion whatever it might be-a man
who was landed by bis advocates as
the peer Of Judge Breeze. Judge
Mulkey and Judge Baker IN al The
qsaHnes Of mind and heart which 90
70 form cur highest ideals II what
true manhood snd exhsIted position
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-03-03
DEMOCRATIC OFFICIAL CALL.
For Supreme judicial, Convention OF
the First judicial District of
Illinois.

Pursuant 10 the order Of the Demo.
cratic Judicial committee of the First
Judicial District Of the State Of Hi
nois, held at Mt, Vernon Ill.,, Jan. 10,
1906, call is hereby issued for a
delegate convention to be held in the
city Of East ST. Louis, H., on the 9th
day of March, A. ID. 1906, AT II am.
for the purpose of nominating a oandi.
date for Judge of the Supreme Court,
and for the transaction of such other
business as may properly come before
the convention. The basis Of represen-
atlon as fixed by the committee for
the various counties shall be one dele
gate for eyry 800 votes, and an addi-
tional delegate for the major fraction
thereof in each county cast for the
democratic presidential candidate in
1904. The method of selecting the
delegates to the convention shall be
left to the discretion of the county
central committee Of the several differ
ont counties; the judicial committee
only suggesting that conventions en-
titling the people to voice in the
selection of the delegates chosen to
represent the party of their county
be held after due notice The counties
comprising the district shall be en-
titled to representation as follows,
viz:
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-03-03

One OF the stories Tom Mason, au-
thor of "A Corner in Women and
Other FolIies, tells on himself is Of a
would-be contributor who came into
his office with a contribution, desiring
an immediate reading. Mr.. Mason
looked over the manuscript and with
the large. sympathetic editorial smile
that he knows SO well how to assume,
handed it back with the remark;
This is quite clever, but not quite
good enough for Life"
The man took his rejected contrIbu-
ton and said:
May l see the last copy Of Life?"
Certainly, sir The copy was
handed TO him.
Turning the pages rapidly the man
pointed to one of Mr.. Mason stories
and said.
Did YOU write that?"
yes, sir
Then the wouldbe contributor, toss.
ing the paper on the table, turned po-
litely TO Mr. Mason,
We'll, sir he calculated, AL
have to say is This I'm proud and
glad that don't write for your id
old PAPER"
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-03-03
RUG MADE FROM DEAD FRIEND.
Better Scheme Than Having Your
Pet Animal Stuffed.

ut is not unusual for the owner Of
dog, which has been favorite. to
have ii stuffed after death, said O
dog fancier the other day "but in my
opinion d rather bury the dog than
have him preserved in that style
saw q nucl better plan In fur store
not long ego. ! noticed a rug that
didn't look like any kind of a rug that
| had ever seen and | examined It.
The hair was fine brown long and
soft, and might have been a brown
bear IL II had not been for the head.
That was Enthusiastically dogs head,
but it was something new to me and
| went after the man behind the coun.
ter.
He told me they had prepared It
TOR the owner OF the dog He had
had the dead animal stuffed but 1t
got on his nerves to see 1t always
staring at him, so he had IL made
into a rug and proposed to lay it
down in front of his fireplace where
tho dog had been accustomed to
lie. The expression on the dogs face
was very natural, and showed none
Of the Stiffness OF the stuffed animal
Indeed, if the body hadn't been quite
so flattened out, one might have
taken it for the dog stretched on his
stomach.
q fancy one might hesitate about
walking over the body Of faithful
friend, but l must say would rath-
er have him in a rug than stuffed
Outside Of sentiment, the rug as
mere rug was very handsome, and /
should think dog rugs might become
popular if furriers picked out good
snecimens to work on"
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-03-03
Some Watterson vaaarIes.

AS for the South. ii is no longer a
unit in anything except the racial ques-
ton. Federal pressure removed, sec.
ti0nal agitation quenched, the white
people of the South divide like the
white people Of the North, on lines OF
interest. or faucied interest, A strong
Protectionist party is springing up in
the South. No man can be a Democrat
and Protectionist at one and the
same time The conservative Demo
Gratis Of the East tried their hand in
1904 and failed, miserably That is the
end Of them. The Western end of it,
under Bryan alone, had failed in 1896
and 1900. What Bryan and Hearst
can do, or whether they will fight one
another. remains to be seen. Nothing
is left of what was once Democracy
bur two tails which have seyerally
tried and failed TO wag the dog. Can
the South put these two tails together
and make a new dog and a new tail
that will wag together?
This is the proposition to which the
South will have to address itself. and
we are curious to see the outcome
.Courier-Journal
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-03-03
warn,nn to serr,on st,alora.

Sermon Healers. said a minister.
ought to be careful They ought 20
read over several times the sermons
that they steal before delivering hem.
u know a young chap Of u or %
who preached a stolen sermon he had
not read over. and in the most inn
pressive part he found himself de.
claiming.
"'My friends when first came
among YOU more than forty years ago,
these thin white locks were thick and
brow and This bent back etc.
Another sermon stesler preaching
i'm a village Of about 115 souls said
before he could check himself:
LIN the teoming streets Of this
great metropolis.