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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-25

rid matter shall have been used in
their manufacture.
The inspectors are empowered to
seize samples of adulterated foods for
the purpose of evidence, but there IS
also provision that the sample seized
shall be divided into two equal parts
and one of the parts is TO be left with
the person from whom the sample is
seized. officially stamped There is
also the guaranty" provision, the in
sertion OF which was insisted upon by
the retail grocers, which provides that
when package bears guarantee from
the manufacturer that the foodstuffs
therein contained is composed of Ger
tain ingredients. the retailer shall not
be held in violation of the state law in
case the contents of the package are
found by the inspectors 10 be i'll viola
ton of the prescribed standards.
VIII Alter Confectionery.
After July 1 confectionery shall not
contain terra alba, barytes, tale.
chrome yellow. paraffin mineral filters
or poisonous color or favor. and shall
be deemed adulterated if it contains
any ingredient delcteriGus or detri-
mental to health. or any vinOus. malt,
spurious liqOur compound or narcotic
drug.
In the case OF food the law provides
a schedule of conditions under which
food-stutfs shall not be offered for sale.
following in the main the terms of the
national pure food statute.
One Of the provisions is that all vim
egar made wholly or in part from dis
titled liquor shall be branded distilled
Vinegar and shall not he colored in
imitation of cider vinegar.
All extracts must be labeled con
spicuously. and extracts in imitation
] of strawberries. raspberries. etc. must
also be labeled and marked 'imit3-
! ton" As to baking powder the pro
vision is that no baking powder shall
! be manufactured or offered for sale
| unless it shall contain not less than 81
| per cent available carbon dioXide and
unless the common names of all in.
/ - tANAANfN s'l < III 4sAt' u Oti Tie 4dDti.
BIending of Whisky.
! The law provides expressly for tn
blending of straight whisky and neu
uai spirits. while the terms of the ma
| tional law as to blending of compounds
is amplitied to a large degree.
The watering" of milk is prohibite,
and ii is provided that persons. firm.
or corporations receiving milk in can,
! or bottles shall remove the milk befor,
it sours and Immediately wash the ve=
sells. Food shall not be manufacture;
/ from impure or unclean milk and tn,
sale Of skim milk is regulated by pro
Viding for the proper labelling of can.
containing skim milk
The sale of preservativcs is prohibi.
ed. and in all cities Of more than 5.00O
population the retail vender of mir
shall have every carriage and vehic'
used plainly marked with his name OF
both sides. In the case of process
butter the words. Renovated Butter.
are TO be branded on the package.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-25

and showed she was deserving of her
hOnors
Mrs. John Pike has left for a few
days visit with friends in Burrougl,
Mich
Mr.. and Mrs. Mcconnell, formerly Of
Moline, are now occupying their new
home on the corner of Second avenue
and Twelfth street. in Silvis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-25
The Mauic No. 5.

Number three is a wonderful mascot
for Geo. H. Paris, of Cedar Grove
Me, according to a letter which reads
After suffering much with liver and
kidney trouble and becoming greatlg
discouraged by the failure to find re
result | am well man today. The
first bottle relieved and three bottles
completed the cure" Guaranteed best
remedy for stomach. liver and kidney
troubles, by w. T. Hartz, druggist, 301
Twentieth street; so cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-25
Claims Longest Parade.

An especial feature is made of tn
parade. which is the longest ever car
Iied by any show. In the line will ap-
pear G15 horses, a herd of 40 eln-
plants, over 100 vehicles. including
band wagons. cages for the mcnagcria
and phactOns for the women perform.
ers. There will be companies NJ
mounted Cossacks. and all of the 9th
er gaily bcdeclied adjunCts to a show
of this magnitude.
At the show grounds the scene vii
be one well worth looking on. Tn,
main tent is the largest ever spread in
this country, comprising twenty pa
vilions, with seating capacity of II.
000 people
Europe has been ransacked to -
cure acts on bar and trapeze and OF
the mat. America has added its pre-
mieT performers To the cream OF tht
continent the lair of the lion. the tiga
and the various man-eatinG animals q
Asia have been invaded at the peril @
life to furnish menagerie whic
eclipses all former efforts in the co
| lection of Il mcnagorie.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-25

Let us eat drink and be merry.
With never a thought of ache CT
pain,
Let us forget every sorrow that might
be,
For we still have Rocky Mountain
Tea Harper house pharmacy
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-12-06
WHAT THE TEACHER DID.
Part Of Programme Embarrassing T.
Bashful Young Man.

Here is n story that is being told on
nice young man who teaches n Sun.
day school class In North Baltimore.
1t has been told on other young men
before. and there is n strong probabil.
ity that It never happened at all to this
particular young man. but his friends
have attached the story to him. and.
much to his discontinue. he must bear
il. In the first place. he is very bash.
full. and the request made by the Sun.
day school superintendent that he
take class of young ladies'. who had
just lost their previous teacher, was
disturbing enough. The previous teach.
er had been charming woman, and
her loss was due to marriage with n
Washington man. The class of ten
charming young ladies' waited while
the young man was being brought
from the other side Of the room. where
he had been the presiding genius OF
class of small boys. This Is Mr.. T..
ladies'" announced the superintend.
ent. He has consented to become your
teacher. and I am sure he will find
the position most delightful one.'
Surely. surely" gushed Mr.. T. Il
shall be charmed. perfectly charmed"
and then us the superintendent moved
away. leaving him bashful. not to say
scared. he rushed into his duties at
once-"and now. ladies'. II you Will
tell me what your former teacher al.
ways did first we will try carrying out
the same program" There was few
moments silence. then pert.looking
young miss. casting down her glances
most effectively. purred: well. II you
really want to do that way. Miss Grace
always kissed us good morning" This
may or may not be true, but the
young man declares the people who
are telling 1t are mean.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-12-06
6oInu to Be Fined.

when George AIDE was n newspaper
reporter he was sent to write up" an
Irish iaborer who had fallen from u
building when Mr.. AIDE arrived on
the scene. several officers and others
were helping the injured man into tho
ambulance. Mr.. AIDE pulled out his
pad and pencil. whats his nameT"
he asked one nj tho policemen.
The injured man. who had heard Ads
and who mistook him for the time
keeper employed by the contractor.
rolled his eyes In a disgusted way.
what dye think o. that" he NUT
tered. I'm goin' To be docked for tho
few minutes I lose goin' to the hos
pital!"-Succcss.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-12-06
WaItIna for Mr.. Frohman.

when I was n very young GIRL"
said Miss Louise Closer. the actress.
Il had n wild desire 10 20 upon tho
stage. 80 left school In Boston. came
to New York and went To Charles
Frohman's ofiicc on Broadway.
els Mr.. Frohmnn in?' I asked OF
the ofiicc boy.
".No. he In not was the reply.
"'wcii. I thought. III walt until ho
comes
"The boy became absorbed In III"
book he was reading. and apparently
was quite unconscious Of my presence.
Fifteen minutes passed: n half hour
passed: and ! grew weary OF waiting.
but I thought Of the long distance ]
had come. and nj the same time rc.
called nm old maxim had onco
learned: Reward comes through con.
stnncy Of purpose I repeated this
again aEi again. until nm hour and n
half slowly dragged Itself out Finally
I could endure the waiting no longer.
With ms much courage ms ! could com.
mand I addressed the Office boy sec
ond time.
"'wiii you kindly tell me when Mr..
Frohman will he in?'
"In six weeks answered the boy.
He's gone to Europe
"a few seasons ago." concluded Miss
Closer. when I was member Of Ar
mold Days Gambia company. ono
day related to him my first experience
when calling upon n manager. When
I finished telling the story. Mr.. DAILY
said:
How long ago was that?'
Twelve years ago. | replied.
Twelve years ago. muscd Mr..
DAILY. Yes. I remember: was that
Office boy.'"-Succcss Magazine.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-12-06
ExceIlent Potato Soup.

A wcll-made potato soup is Just the
thing for luncheon some day when you
are at a loss for something hot and
wholesome. A quart Of milk, six large
potatoes. one stick of celery. an onion.
a tablespoonful of butter. Put milk to
boil with onion and celery: pare the
potatoes and boil them until they are
thoroughly done: turn of the water
and mash fine; add milk and butter.
pepper and salt; rub through strain
or and serve Immediately. This soup
must not be allowed to stand.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-12-06
TIE
General Demand

Of the Well Informed Of the World has
always been for simple. pleasant and
efficient liquid laxative remedy Of known
value; o laxative which physicians could
sanction for family use because its COM
ponent parts are known to them to be
wholesome and truly beneficial In effect.
acceptable to the system and gentle. yet
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with its ex.
cellent combination Of Syrup Of Figs and
Elixir Of SIENNA, the California Fig Syrup
Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies
on the merits Of the laxative for its remark
able success.
That Is one Of many reasons why
Syrup Of Figs and Elixir Of SIENNA Is given
the preference by the Well-Informed.
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuine by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup CO.. only. and for sale
by all leading druggists. Price fifty cents
per bottle.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-12-06
MEAN FILINGS At EDITORS.
Tributes by LafeadIo Hearn to Class
Of Workers He Oisliked.

"I.afcadio Hcarn. that wonderful.
writer. worked on newspapers In his
youth" said a publisher. "and tho
ruthless way his studies were changed.
cut and butchcrcd was great WOO
to his heart
In after years Hcarn took n mall.
cious Joy In collecting stories about
edItors-editors and their superior
and omniscicnt way with manuscript.
zone Of his stories was Of IN editor
to whom subscriber said:
81 enjoyed that poem on the three
ages Of man In to-day's paper. Mr..
Shccrs: l enjoyed II immensely. Do
you know. though. ] thought II was
originally written the seven ages OF
man!'
$50 II was. sir: 10 II was.' said
Editor Shecrs. pompously. Yes. the
extract was originally written the
seven ages OF man. but I had to cut II
down for the lack OF space.
Another story concerned n weather
report. 4 reporter. discussing the
weather. wrote that winter still lin.
Scrcd In the lap Of spring.
"Thc editor. as be read over tho
article. called the reporter to his desk
and told him that he would cut out
that sentence about winter lingering
In springs lap. He said the idea was
good enough. and all that sort OF
thing. but II would not do TO publish
because the high moral tone OF the
paper had to be maintaincd In n town
full OF school girls"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-12-06

again. Besides these. he has only
walking cane to take with him. As
he picks his stick up. Miss Maud Char
may on her face.
what do you want-more marrons
glaces!" he asks. sayasely.
why. Marina and Enid say they
are only going out for q drive on the
Prado. and they have both got their
and-satcheis with them"
ITO keep their jeweiry safe from
bellboys." mutters Barnes. "Besldes.
those satchels have powder puffs in
them. I imagine
"Then-you're-you' not soins
away now!" This last very nervously.
Does this look like it?" says Bur
ton. tapping nonchaiantiy his boot
with his cane. Enquire at tho once
and see II I've paid my hotel bill"
This Emory by arrangement will set
tie later.
.Oh-then It's all right" A great
relief ripples the chartris girls face.
She swishes her two blonde pistails
merriiy about.
"Certainly. it's all right. Maudie.
Au revoir. Till breakfast" and Mr..
Barnes goes away with Edwin to take
the ladies' down to the open barouche
that Ia awaiting them. At tho hotel
entrance Edwin places both his bride
and his sister In the carriage and seats
himself In front OF them. looking AZ
carefully to the rear as II he expected
u white sauaii. Barnes springs Into
the barouchc. whispers some orders to
the driver and they roll away.
Gazing on the carriage as It rolls
away. Maud says contentedly to her
self: "cracky. was scared Burton
was going before l told II to him"
then adds contentediy: Gee. I'm as
smart as diplomatist." ms she fishes n
fourth piece Of paper out Of the bosom
Of her frock. III I'D sold NIL that let
ter to Barnes Mt tho FIRST jump. I'D
have been out OF stock In trade" So
Miss Chariris goes up to n bread and
butter tea with her govcrncss quite
contcntcdiy and munchcs marrons
glaccs surrcptitiousiy over her lessons
for tho two succeeding hours. Then
the carriage not returning with the
driving party. the intrisante grows
anxious. She sncaks down TO the ho.
tel once and whispers to the clerk:
Have they come back yet? You
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-12-06
Ham Salad for Sandwiches.

One pound cold boiled ham. one
pound cold boiled tongue. chopped fine.
Add one-half quantity fine chopped
celery. then mix thoroughly. Dressing:
Put on stove In saucepan one.half
pint vinegar. butter size OF an egg.
beat two eggs. two tablespoons mus.
tard. one tablespoon black pepper. two
tablespoons sugar. one teaspoon salt
Beat well together. pour in vinegar.
cook until It thickens. When cool mix
thoroughly with meat and celery. Fix
day before using. Keep In cool place.
Spread the bread on each side and add
a crisp lettuce leaf before folding to-
gethcr.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-12-06
A Real Sehemer,

For ak months she had been plead
ing with him to buy nm automobile.
They are too expensive" he b,o.
tested for the hundrcdth time. III
bought an automobile I would have to
cut down our expenses"
What expenses" she asked.
"Why. table expenses. For instance.
II had an automobile I couldn't AFFORD
to have chicken every Sunday"
She laughed.
"Why. you goose! II YOU had IN
automobile you could run down
enough fowls to have chicken every
day. TO say nothing OF big turkeys and
nice roasting pigs. Why Is II men
haven't any brains?"
And the next day he hustled around
to the nearest dealer and ordered q
racing machine.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-12-06

know. our fricnds-Mr. Barnes OF New
York and his party?"
Not yet. MadcmoIscilc. though be.
Iicvc their carriage has returned"
Their carriage returnedT' Maud
darts nervously to her mothers par.
lor.
why are you rushing in upon me.
you horrid child?" cries her mother.
angry ut being interrupted.
"oh. ma. I thought you'd like to
know. Miss Marston says had such
n good lesson In arithmetic
VERY well. tell Miss Marston TO
give you another and longer one
Yes. but it's too late now. It's ten
o'clock and Mr.. Barnes and Enid and
the rest haven't come back. When do
you expect them. mar
81 don't expect them"
"what?" Maud's eyes roll In a dazed
way.
"They have gone away
"Where?"
ITO London. imagine"
Maud flies from the room and alone
In her own chamber sobs. groans and
TenuS HeT vi.
have sold Barnes the other part OF Ma.
rina's letter for lots. and now he's
gone away and It amt worth tup.
pence
She is about to go despairingly to
bed when curiosity mingling with her
disappointment. she calculates: II
wonder what It is, anyway" and goes
to studying the little quarter OF sheet
Of letter paper she has drawn from
the bosom OF her frock.
1t is a mixture OF French and Italian.
She cannot entirely decipher the for.
eign handwriting: indeed. she can
scarcely understand 1t.
But some passages in It produce
such n terrible effect upon the childs
nerves that after she has gone to bed
she tosses about and sleep will not
come to her. Suddenly her very p'..
tails seem to stiffen with terror: she
rises half out of bed and mutters to
herself: "Oh, what do they mean by
killing her. II she does: and killing her
husband, II she doesn't?'
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-12-06
A. the County Fair,

Doing n iand.oiiice business. eh?''
remarked the man from the city.
"What is that you are selling. any
way?"
BLESSED II know myself. boss"
whispered the fakir at the county
fair: 1T has zigzag lines all over 1t
and when n woman comes up sell It
to her as n skirt pattern and when n
man comes up sell II to him as a
guaranteed and genuine map Of Mars"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-12-06
Smart Doctor.

MY husband is troubled with
buzzing noise in his ears. What would
you advise?" II would advise him to
go to the seashore for month or
two" But he can't get away" Then
you can 60"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-12-06
keen Iulce In Pies.

To the housewife who has trouble
with the juice of her pies running
over into the oven, the following sug-
gestion will prove helpful: Always
place the sugar on the bottom crust
before placing the fruit into the pie,
and the trouble will be avoided.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-12-06
pI.h Drajner Toaster.

A dish drainer. which is wire bask-
ct about IA by eight inches. with five
short legs. makes a splendid toaster
and holds eight slices Of bread. II
placed on the top of the stove the
bread will toast in three minutes.
even when not previously dried in the
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-12-06
CHAPTER W.
Suspect Everybody"

As Barnes seats himself in the car.
riage, It dashes past the numerous
magnificent cafes of the Rue Noailles
and turns into the wide Rue de Rome.
the horses keeping up smart gait.
They fit between the elms and plane
trees with which this beautiful avenue
is planted. and passing the Obelisk
enter the even broader Prado.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-12-06

Why animal charcoal removes tho
color from coiored liquids. while wood
charcoal has no effect has not been
understood. a European chemist now
finds that the action Of the former IL
due TO the presence OF ivc to seven
per cent Of nitrogen.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-12-06
Raw Potato Cakes,

Peel enough potatoes for the number
of persons you desire; crate on
coarse crater and stir in three to five
eggs; then add little flour. Stir well
and fry In hot lard.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-12-06
Tobacco Thrown Away.

It is estimated by the head of one
OF the large tobacco establishments
OF New York that at least $4,000 worth
OF tobacco is daily thrown away In the
city in unconsumed cigars and cigar
ettes
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-12-06
As.hmatjcs. Read This,

II you are afflicted with Asthma
write me at once and learn Of some.
thing for which you will be grateful
the rest of your life. Rev. ]. r. RAIDER.
S22 Broadway, Denver, Colo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-12-06

Defiance Starch is the latest iEven.
tion in that line and an improvement
on all other makes; 1t Is more eco
nomical, does better work. takes less
time. Get 1t from any grocer.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-12-06

The clergyman In the only member
OF society who can marry for money
and congratulate rimsclf nftcrward.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-12-06

Some people are so refined they OBJ
ject to even having common sense.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-12-06

Some women don't have to exert
themselves very much to put on
bold face.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-12-06

The world may care little for tho
olosy. but It recognizes with Joy the
heavenly life and love.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-12-06
Cooynssl. M. Dosa NssA . Co. n. =.
SYNOPSIS.
AssAss - ~. Dassss Il New Yssk.s
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Burton u. Barnes. "a wealthy American
touring Corsica. rezrues the YOUNG Eng
lish lieutenant. Edward Gerard Anstruih-
or. and his corsiean bride. Marina.
daughter OF the Paoiis. from the muir
d.rous vendetta. understanding that his
reward is to bc III. hand OF the siri he
loves Enid Anstruther. sister OF the Eng
llsh lieutenant. The four ny from AJae-
clio to Mars-iiics on board the French
steamer Constantine The vendetta pur-
sues and an the quartet arc about TO
hoard the train for London at Mars-iii-s.
Marina In handed mysterious note
which causes her to collapse and n"e-ssi'
tnt~s a postpon-m-nt OF the Journey.
Barnes gets part OF the mysterious not-
and receives letters which inform MIN
that he in marked by III. vendetta u.
employs an American detective and plans
10 beat the vendetta Mt their own game.
For tho purpose OF securing the safety
Of the women Barnes arrans-s to have
Lady Chnrtris lease n secluded villa nj
Nice to which the party In to he taken
in yacht. Suspicion II created that
Marina is In league with the cor.ieann-
A man. believed to liz Corr-sto Danciia.
1. seen passing the house and Marina IL
Thought To have given him sign. Ma
yina refuses To explain TO Harness whieh
fact adds to his latent suspicious. Harness
plans for the safety OF the party are
learned by the Corsicnns. The carriage
carrying their party To the local landing
In followed by two men.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-12-06

No language is more eloquent than
n life Of love.