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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-06
8he Hrgus Daily Short Story
"VIOLET." BY Cecily Allen.
copyrighted, 1907. by E. C. Parcens)

enough 10 pay roT my course. But even |
If do learn stenography, who will hire |
me? What do they want with me when |
they can get girls like you and Miss
Layton? There's something wrong
with me. What is it,"
Grace laid friendly hand on the
heaving shoulders.
II think it is your name-and your
hair"
Violet sat up very straight.
"My what?"
"Your name and your hair You see,
one always thinks of violet as some
thing small and shrinking and delicate,
and you-well, you are six feet tall
with that pompadour. You cannot
change your name but you can change
your hair"
The weeks that followed We're like
fairyland trips to Violet, whose mother
had read herself into mental and phys.
zeal inertia ON a diet, of novels, while
her father had tried to wrest gold from
the sphinxlike mountains. She learned
that Grace Saunders was merely study
ing bookkeeping and StenOgraphy in Or
der to help her father. whom she
| adored, and that she had time between
studies to do the most wonderful sew
| ing Violet had ever seen. But first she
| taught Violet how to dress her hair,
| low and soft in puffs above her ears
and a low knot at the Rape Of her
neck; . then how to do Delsarte eXer-
cises to acquire ease and to feed GER
| tain angles with massage cream.
| The change was gradual, but one day
when Violet waited on the table In a
frock made with deep ruffies that broke
her height and soft frillS ut throat and
wrist young Graham looked puzzled.
Seems like violets do bloom some
times rather late in life" he remarked
| as he took the entire circle of boarderS
into his confidence. But | would like
to know how she became shorter"
Some girls are born with feminin-
ity," remarked Grace Saunders gently,
like Miss Layton. for instance"
| Whereat the little stenographer Dim
pied delightfully."- and young Graham
beamed approval And some girls
have to acquire it, like Violet. Just
las soon as she dropped exaggerated
high heels, lowered her pOmpadour
and Wore fluffy frOcks instead of
straight lines she became feminine and
attractive. Such is the psychological
influence of frocks. But under 1t Ill
she had always Il most charming Ia
ture and brilliant mind"
Yes, and she makes such good fudge
l never tasted better in my college
days"
1t was Professor Kinds who spoke
and in the sudden silence every one
stared at him. Who would have
thought tie man behind the glasses
cared for Judge? And then somehoT
. it dawned upon the circle of boarders
that the professor was looking very
young and had-yes-he had some wild
violets, the first of the warm early
spring, in his buttonhole. He took of
, his glasses and glanced around with
| amusement
why not? 1 always was partial t.
| violetS."
, Mrs. Brent slipped her hand under
| the tablecloth and found Grace Saun
ders' palpitating finger tips.
"Yeu knew all the time" she wills
-. pered.
Rather! 1t was my idea. but thu
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-06
rheumatism Cured in "a Hours.

T. ]. Blackmore of Halter & Black
more, Pittsburg, Pa, says: "a short
time since | procured bottle of DR..
Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism. u
got me out of the house in "a hours.
took to my bed with rheumatism
nine months ago and DR.. Detchon 5
Relief for Rheumatism is the only
medicine that did me any good.
had five of the best physicians in the
city but | received very little relief
from them. / know DIR. Detchon's Re
lief for rheumatism to be what it Is
represented and take pleasure in rec
ommending it to other poor sufferers.
Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901 Secon
avenue, Rock Island; Gust Schlege
& Son, 30 West Second street, Daven
port.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-06
SAYS He HAS SOLVED IT
L. S. Knott Claims to Have Perfect
Wireless CheckroWer.

L. S. Knott writes The Argus that
he has completed and applied for a
patent for wireless corn planter
which he-is confident will fill the bill.
A working model may be seen at his
home at Center Station, South Rock
Island, and he urges an inspection of
it. He claims the machine will work
perfectly on rough as well as smooth
ground, and will not vary an inch in
a thousand miles All the operator has
to do is to set it at the beginning of
row and it will automatically drop
opposite the hills made ON the last
through Mr.. Knott is not discour-
aged by the fact that hundreds of
thousands of dollars have been spent
by inventors. and manufacturers in un.
successful attempts to place an accept.
able wireless planter on the market
and insists that his machine, if given
thorough test, will be found to meet
every requirement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-06
professor took to it with alndzlng allc-

professor took to it with ain;iZlng ahlc
rity"
And then pretty Miss Layton sprang
from her chair and pushed the aston
ished young waitress, who had just
entered the place, beside the profess
or.
The idea of announcing an engage
ment with the bride to be out of the
room! | insist upon passing the hot
cakes this morning"
And then, with the memory OF that
first day and the wave of amusement
that had gradually changed to respect
and admiration for the girl and her
pluck and her adaptability, the board
ers of Mrs. Brent's select and homelike
establishment rose and solemnly drank
Il toast in the coffee for which Mrs.
Brent was famous:
ITO Violetr' cried young Graham.
And this time no one laughed, but
the tenderness which comes when
loves wings fiutter close seemed TO
soften every eye that looked upon
the happy professor and the happier
girl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-06
RECORD OF COURT HOUSE
Real Estate Transfers.

Gilbert Lancaster, to l.. c. Stroll
meier, lots 8, 10, block II, Andalusia.
5000.
Samuel H. Miller to Albert Meyer.
lot 3, block /, Highland park, Rock
Island. 81
Rausch & Umschild to Frank l..
Fowler, lot 10. northwest 6O acres)
section 6-16-4w 5000.
Axel Carlson to Edna NJ Mitchell,
lot 6. block Wv" Moline Water
Power companys Eighth addition TO
Moline.
Marguerite Weaver to August Kar;
stems. S1,650.
Frank w. Weaver to August Kar-
stems. $500.
c. N. Newcomb to Nels A. Lund-
berg. lot IA, block 2, Alhy's Third
addition to Moline $500.
E. H. Stafford to Maria NJ. Long,
lots 80, 33. block Is. First addition
town of Silvis. 81.
Louise Luchman to Maria NJ Long
lot %. block IA, First addition town
of Silvis. 5000. \
Maria NJ Long to E. H. Stafford
lots 2, 3, block 5, town of Silvis. 81.
David w. Hunt to Ed c. Mueller,
lot z, block 2, Midway, South Moline.
$500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-06
DO 1T NOW.

The delay of the Christmas shop
ping to the last moment means
heavy strain on the nerves and
strength of the young girl clerks
and other employees of the stores
how great a strain is little realized
by those who gather around the
glittering Christmas trees.
Tint this condition may be chang
ed is the ardent wish of every char
itably inclined person. 1t can be
changed by the buyers of Christ
mas presents doing their shopping
early.
They will not only benefit the
clerks and employees of stores by SO
doing, but will also greatly benefit
themselves by avoiding buying I'm
a hurry and getting the pick of the
holiday goods.
The Argus advice TO Christmas
shoppers il to do Ii now.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-06
A Real Wonderland.

South Dakota, with its rich silver
mines. bonanza farms. wide ranges
and strange natural formations, is a
veritaHe wonderland. At Mound City.
in the home of Mrs e. ID. Clapp, a
wonderful case of healing has lately
occurred. Her son seemed near death
with lung and throat trouble. FIX
hausting coughing spells occurred
every five minutes" writes Mrs. Clapp.
when began giving DR.. Kings New
Discovery, the great medicine, that
saved his life and completely cured
him." Guaranteed for coughs and
colds. throat and lung troubles. by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-06

road officials that causes most of the
rascalities of railroad management.
The connection between Wall street
spectators, the railroads, the trusts,
and the republican politicians is the
cause of the panic that is Gripping the
industries of the country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-06

Quincy Herald: When the nihilists
gaze upon Secretary Taft's bulk they
would probably remark on what q
lovely mess he would make if blown
up by a couple of bombs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-06

Take the railroads out of Wall street
and the tickers out of the railroad Of
ices, and the trouble between the peo-
pie and the railroads will be vastly
diminished. 1t is the gambling of rail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-06

Concordia's (Kan.) Oldest inhabitant
declares that &c years ago on Dec. /
the snow was q feet deeper q
years ago the snow was sc feet deep,
he isn't sure which.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-06

The oil trust is said to be the real
cause of the Kansas City bank failure.
1t is but one of the manifold sins prop
erly attributable to the Standard con-
Germ.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-06

1t is thought Barnum & Bailey would
be safe in Offering a good salary to
the man who voluntarily read the pres
ident's message all through.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-06

If husbands allowed their wives as
much spending money as the courts do
alimony, divorces wouldn't be so nu-
merOuS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-06

A New York Judge has decided that
betting on the races is not gambling.
Probably because there's no, element
~ chance in it. The suckers always
.ssf.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-06

Mr. Rockefeller says the worst is
over" The worst will not be over un-
I'll John d. pays that $29 100000 fine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-06

So Senator Knox is candidate for
president on a Rooseveltian platform
Now wouldn't that knock you?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-06

Philanthropy is too often the way a
rich man gives back to the world the
money he beat il out Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-06

The New York World wants to know
what became of the old western pop.
uiist." He became a rich farmer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-06

The early Christmas shopper gets
the fresh goods.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-06

Nancy Hanks led such a fast life
that she has been sold for $1,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-06
THE ARGUS,

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue, Rock Island. Ill lEn-
tered at the postoffice as second-class
matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-06

When baby loses flesh, looks pale,
is fidgety and nervous, the little one
is not Well nourished, and should be
given a soothing, healing tonic. Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea is the
best tonic for babies; purely vegetable.
35 cents, eat or tablets. Harper
House pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-06
About Digestion.

1t is not the quantity of food taker
but the amount digested and assim
Hated that gives strength and vitality
to the system Chamberlain's Stom
ach and Liver Tablets invigorate the
stomach and liver and enable them tc
perform their functions. The result
is a relish for your food, increased
strength and weight, greater endur
ance and clear head Price, 25 cents
Samples free. For sale by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-06
TERMS = Daily, 10 cents per wee

BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-06

TERMS - Daily, 10 cents per week.
Weekly, 81 per year I'm 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.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1907-04-25
About Fertilizers.

We warn all users of fertilizers
that in order to keep yourselves
posted as to what brands are falling
below grade, that you will have to
keep up with the fertilizer bulletins
that are sent out by H NJ Stack.
house, of Clemson College, to all
applicants free Of charge.
Something more than one hun.
dred and forty three thousand dol
lars net fertilizer tax was paid into
Clemson last year for the specific
purpose of protecting the FAIRNESS of
South Carolina from unscrupulous
fertilizer dealers. Rut when this
bureau sent out a list of brands of
fertilizers that had fallen below
grade, some of our newspapers fall
ed to publish this list. Whether
these papers suppressed this infor.
nation IN the interest of fertilizer
monopolies and against the direct
interest of farmers from fear of the
fertilizer men we don't know. But
we do know that this scribe has
be,n threatened with things that
smell like fire and birthstone and
looks like peeping through iron pris-
ON bars, all of which is lost energy,
for we have the facts, and intend
that the farmers shall know these
facts if we have to take up contrl-
buttons to send ont special circulars
to the farming fraternity of the
State.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1907-04-25
A Call.

All presidents of county and local
unions and busine: agents of locals
and county unions are called to
meet 1T Greenville, S. c., on May
the first.
This call is made by W G Moore,
State business agent for South Car
DINA, for the purpose of acquainting
the union with important PROPOSE
tons as to the most recent plans OF
business of the Union.
Recently there has been some
good work done in the way of con-
cert of action among the different
States in storing, selling and hand
ling cotton and other heavy articles
of trade among Union men, all of
which is very encouraging to those
that have taken hold of the thing
like brave and determined man who
re after attending to their own bus.
ness in their own :wsy. We expect
to meet at this Greenville gathering
a fine body of wide-awake Union
men that are doing something.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1907-04-25
Answer to Prayer.

1t is said that the home OF
Mrs J B Humbert was untouch-
ed Gy the flames during the
great. fire in Newberry, although
houses were destroyed all
around it. This deliverance
was in answer to her earnest
prayers while the confagration
was going on.
If pious people would pray
more sincerely for the cause OF
temperance it might come to
pass that the liquor question
would be solved without SO
much legislation. If prayer is
answered in one case it might
also be heard in others if
"agreeable to Gods will
AbbeuHe Medium.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1907-04-25

Is the whole earth battle-ground
eternal between species of both its
whole system of life in its products
of both fora and fauna?
We daily witness the struggles
for existence between the smaller
plants, and this natural warfare is
continued among all denominations
of plants from the smallest herb up
to the giant trees that battle with
each other for supreme occupation
of the lands of the forest. Victory in
plant life is determined BY plant
food in the soil. But animal life
among brutes is controlled with
brute force until it reaches man,
when BRAIN power gains the victory
over all flesh and plants. Without
consent of the writer | here ask
your opinion of this letter to our
bureau that follows:
know of no clearer picture OF
the present commercial situation,
and its effect upon the farmer as an
individual, than the organized sys-
tenn of business for profit, irresrect-
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1907-04-25
The new YORK WORLD
THRICE-A-WEEK EDITION.
Re- d Wherever the English
Language l. Spoken.

The Thrice-a-Week World expects
to be a better paper in 1907 than
ever before. In the course Of the
year the issues for the next great
Presidential campaign will be fore
shadowed, and everybody will wish
to keep informed. The Thrice'a a.
Week World, coming to YOU every
other day, serves all the purposes Of
a daily, and is far cheaper.
The news service of this paper is
constantly being increased, and it
reports fully, accurately and prompt
ly every event of Importance any.
where in the world. Moreover, its
political news is impartial, giving
you facts, not opinions and wishes.
1t has full markets, splendid car.
toons and interesting fiction by
standard authors.
The Thrice. a. Week Worlds re-
gular subscription price is only
$1.OO per year, and this pays for l56
papers. We offer this unequalIed
newspaper and The COUNTY Rec
ORD together for one year for $l.75
The regular subscription price of
the two papers is $500.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1907-04-25
Lighted Cigarette Caused Explosion.

SAN ANTONIO, TEX, April 21: :
A special to The Express from Chi.
huahua, Mexico. says: An explo.
sion which is attributed 10 lighted
cigarette stub, carelessly thrown
aside, totally destroyed La Sultana,
an extensive fireworks factory, caus-
ing property loss of 100000 and
fatally injured two of the employees
of the plant, shook the buildings of
the city to their four iations and
spread terror among the inhabitants,
who fell to their knees and offered
prayers to be saved from what they
thought was an earthquake.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1907-04-25

A foreign exchange. in story
from Rome says that the chief maid
of the Dowager Queen Margherita
makes about S., 900 or $4,000 a year
BY the sale of her mistress cas-. of
gowns. She holds sale twice a
year, and among her best customers
are American women, who are will
ing to pay high prices for these
souvenirs Of a queen.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1907-04-25
BALE OF COTTON SELLS FOR $l55.43.
Demonstrated That Long Staple Can be
Grown In the Up Country.

Special to The State.
BA1EsBURG, April 21:-Mr N
E Rutland of Batesburg sold bale
of cotton with its seed last week for
the goodly sum of $155.43. The
bale was Of long staple and weighed
only 453 pounds. Never before
has any one in this community real
lied such a fancy..price for bale of
cotton. Mr. Rutland has only been
farming for a few years, but in that
time be has made wonderful sue.
cess, attributable in the main to the
use of improved methods Of farm.
ing.
Several other farmers of this
place raised long staple cotton last
year and they have thoroughly DEM
onstrated that it can be grown even
in this up country at profit.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1907-04-25

The ownership of the national
banks of the United States ls not in
the hands of the rich few, as is CON-
monty supposed, because fully one
half of the banks have 8 capital of
less than 100000 each. Twelve
per cent have capitalizations of from
100000 to $3.50, 900, while only. Z
per cent range between S25o,O0O and
$1,O0O,OO0
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1907-04-25
WHAT You Reckon Bit This Old Hay
Seed?

AsBro, her Strib-
81 notice when you hit the cor
'poration hog he squeals like a pig
an trouble over the tit of his dam.
"When you hit the cotton bear ne
sits back upon his launches and
growls for more lambs.
"When you hit the politician he
wants to know what's the matter
with Hanna?
"And when you hit the fertilizer
man be makes a fuss that smells
like guano. >"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1907-04-25

i've Of justice, or consideration of
the right, than is expressed in the
following rhyme BY My Fred Emer-
son Brooks in his book-"Picketts':
'The Biz Fish and the Little Fish"
"a little minuow wiggled in the
water Ly the sea,
Dining on the animalcules. as con-
tented as could be,
When along there came a larger fish
with mischief IN his eye,
Who gobbled up the miunow as ne d
gobble up fly.
"And theu this little 6sh went OF
to have quiet swim,
When fish that was much bigger
got his hungry eye on him,
And swallowed him completely after
chasing him awhile,
Swimming out into the ocean with
a 6shy sort of smile.
"Thus he reasoned: .All these lit
tie fishes nature made for us;
Being numbered with the bigger fish
| ate the little cuss:'
But there came a great levlathan his
hunger to regale,
So he finished his remarks in the
bosom of a whale.
"Along there came whaler with a
mighty big haIpoon,
Who boiled the whole caboodle into
blubber very soon;
The minnow and the fishes, and the
monarch of tie sea,
Along with what is wrongly called
an-i-mal-cu-le-
"Thus nature has provided upon
singular plan,
By which it is decided a fish resem.
bles man;
For this rule they follow, whether
single or in clan
The big fish always swallow the lit
tie fish when they can"
You can readily see the farmer and
hls~llmited sphere fitly represent
the little minnow. The little fish
YOUR home business men. The larg-
er, the manufacturing interest and
corporations that regard the little
"cuss' as legitimate prey, when the
"whale," the big trusts, eat, up all
in sight.
1t is up to you to provide your
selves with protection, with ware.
houses for your big "harpoon.' and
the strength of the Union. 1.-THE
whaler," to boil up the whole Ca
Doodle for your protection.
Stand by the Union-it is your
only hope.
Build up an independent power
of your own by patrouizing Union
institutions alone. You are under
ne obligation to buy from your
friends and neighbors because they
happen to Se in business to make a
living off your labor. 1t is your du-
ty to yourself and family to protect
your own interest first always. That
is in the Union, and cooperation.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1907-04-25

The Blaine donkey, once the prop
erty of James G Blaine, still roams
around the outskirts Of Bar Harbor.
He is said to be over forty years old.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1907-04-25

Iceland ponies are fad in Eng.
land. They are in great demand
among the British who can afford to
indulge their whims.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1907-04-25

1t is doubtful whether the frigate
bird or the alpine swift can fly
faster. Both are credited with a
possible speed of over $50 miles an
hour.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1907-04-25
Final Discharge.

Notice is hereby given that on Mon
day, May 6, 1907, I will apply to P N
Brockinton, Esq, Probate Judge OF
Williamsburg county, for Fina. Dis
charge as Executor of the Estate oi
Mrs L N Boyd, deceased.
I. N. BOYD, Executor.
4-ll-4t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-18
THE GRAIN MARKETS.

b. CHICAGO, May 1s.-Week-end liquidation
carried the price Of wheat down about 2
cents per bushei today, compared with yes
terday's closing quotations. Trading was
again exceedingly active, but the market
lacked the frended excitement that charac-
terized the previous session. Conditions to-
day were more favorable to the bears,
weather in the northwest being more mod
crate and the Liverpool market steady, not
outstanding the sharp advance here yes
terday. July opened y to III lower, at 9sA
to G9k. and sold OF to 96x: September
opened IN to IL lower, at 9931 to 100, sold
at 100h and then reacted to 99k. Deem
Der, after opening y to IN lower, at 1OO3s
to 1Olh. dropped back to 1O0A. The corn
market was affected by the break in wheat
and showed losses in some cases of nearly
1c. Trading was Of large proportions. July.
53ha53N
Oats opened rather weak but rallied. July.
Provisions steady; July pork, 10. TN; lard,
9.21h, ribs, eco.