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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-07
CHAPTER M.

- departure that | found my
lsNsAJ self alone with Cecily and In
q position 10 begin that conversation
from which l hoped so much.
She had arrayed herself in the same
garments she had worn the first night
/ had met her-the gorgeous costume
of the belle affranchic. in which she
was most at home-0ut I had grown
more accustomed to her and sat down
near her without any great bedazZle-
ment. She was lying on the couch en-
gagged in rolling cigarettes with re-
markable skill and celebrity and had
quite a pile on the taboret beside her.
| sat and watched the supple fingers
and the red. red lips and the dark face
changing with every wave of feeling.
MY friend she said suddenly, turn
ing TO me with intent gaze. do you
know where doudouX has gone
NO" | answered: he did not tell
me. lie said Only that his business
was calling him away"
business. One, And You believe
that"
why shouldn't behave it, Cecily?'
IF it were merely business he could
| have taken me along. Tawbou, He is
| growing weary Of nae: | annoy him; |
can soc it. IT was. OF course. incvita-
ble. Soon he Will be sending me away.
Ohor And She stretched her arms
| above her head with that gesture l
| haG seen before. All, wei. damour.
dc rircs ct d'uuhlis." And she laughed,
| ..,l, I.
the laughter. AZ least ! shall he again
ut St Pierre
Suddenly there came "a soft missing
from the little cage Over the radiator.
"Ah. | must feed Re Fo; "hc is call
ing me-" she cried, and Size spraug up
ran la the ncXr room and came back
with little wine in 4 glass.
I stood ana watched her without be
ing greatly impressed. Fc Fc seemed
very harmless and lctharGic-cviiently
the climate Of New York. even though
mcllowcd by the radiator. did not
agrc" with her
''Of course Tromainc viii go bach
with YOU | assured her. I was won
dering if she really suspected his in
teurion.
NO; he will not" she said decidedly
But" she added, with an electric
Hash of the eyes. he may come il
time"
| lighted another cigarette.
Where did you meet him. CecilyW
lie came to ST Pierre three. fou
years ago lie saw me one day stand
| ing mt The GOar of my house in tn,
Rue PCySettc."
10 Won know where he cam
FROM"
No: it mattercd nothing 10 me-"
He never talked about his past?"
His past? No. no What was
to us? We had a pretty, pretty plac
Mt Fond-Corre. Tambou. I wish
was there now
You were happy there"
, ''Yes-eXccpt for the times doudou
was in his black Spells
His black spcllS:'
'Yrs-oh. then every one ran fror
him-even l. He was tcrrible-ravin
and curSing M'scur Johnson"
"JohnSou:" l repeated, with a sue
Gen leap of the heart. Who was h,
Cccily:'
He was doudouX's ZOmbi." sh
answered with conviction. and crosse
, | herself.
I Then he didn't live at FOnd-Corre
AT Fond-COrrc? oh. no. He wa
: a zombi-in the air, in the earth, ever!
where Doudoux would fight wit
him an hour at time. oh, it was te
rible,"
leaned back i'll my chair an
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-07
Joe Howard Not pead-Ine How;

Joe Howard Not Dead.-.Ioc Howard.
the popular song writer is not dead.
For the past several days rumors have
been allOat to the effect that the star
of The District Leader" had died in
ST Louis and was buried there Sun
day \ letter also has been received
stating that Joe Howard is IN Dcnvc..
and that he and. Miss Barrison viii
open there in their new music play,
The Flower of the Ranch" written ny
Mr.. Howard
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-07
Do NOT REMAIN in
IGNORANCE

Of an opportunity that comes not often
or perhaps than once in lifetime,
when you can learn all about it for the
simple asking
Purchases may be made if desired
upon the easy payment plan by max.
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and further payments of $3.50 per
share for the succeeding nine months
total of 10 payments.
Cut out this announcement riaht
now, If you will, while the matter is
fresh in your memory, enclose it in an
envelope with your name and address.
and forward it to the undersigned, who
will at once send you information that
if taken advantage of, will mean finan.
ciaI independence for you for the rest
of your life.
w. G. LOOMS,
Fiscal Agent,
6t8 Monadnock Block, Chicago, III.
VICTOR F. VIEREGG, Local Mana
ger, Harper House, Rock Island, ~.
Reck Island Qll) Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-07
Chicago New York
Electric Air Line
Railroad Stock

~ HE stock of the Chicago-New Yorl,
Electric Air Line railroad is nov
selling at $35 per share of the par val
ue of 500, and at that price offers an
unprecedented opportunity for invest
ment.
Space here will not permit us tc
give particulars, but we will be glad tc
send you full information upon request
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-07

refuses to do it. Maybe he'll tell YOU"
She turned her searching eyes to her
lovers face.
Where were you last night. JackT'
she asked. You'll tell me. won't youv'
Tell you;" he sneered, his eyes
blazing with savage anger. Where
was /: You ask me that?'
And with Il gesture of fierce con-
tempt he went on down the stair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-07

BOOKINGS AT THE ILLINOIS.

Feb. e-"Dorothy Vernon of Had
don Hail." matinee.
Feb. to-YaIe's Devils Auction
matinee.
Feb. 16-"The Warning Bell" mat
inee.
Feb. 1.-THE Time, the Place an:
the Girl" with Arthur DEACON in the
cast. matinee.
Feb. 19-"The Old Homestead"
Feb. 21-"East Lynne"
Feb. 24-"Camille." matinee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-07

Leopold WinkIer-In the Lycrum
League Artists course Leopold Wiuh-
Ter of New York will appear IA the Grand
opera house. Davenport, next Monday
evening in Il return engagement. NJ,
WinklCr gave a recital ON Dec "A
the Grand. and scored such great sue
cess that at the request OF music los
Us in the three citiC, = return eli
.gagcmcn' has been secured Nj
WinkIcr was a pupil of Anton Rubin.
stein and wherever he has appeared
his performance has elected no al
verse criticism. but unqualified praise
His repertoire il practically unlimitS,
but he is essentially an interpreter @.
List His playing is smooth and easy
1t is generally asserted that his inter
probation rivals that of Padcrcwski ol
DcPachmann. and all those who heard
him at his last recital in Davenport
viii welcome an opportunity 10 hca;
him again.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-07

| rs, oo,Io,
Shani | nave Ssuaie .Hlieu
uo"h "'NeA ii0' "' '"e' ''0ppo1
inside .,,,
No saiu ,iie eoiou.i' pieie'
u see hin III MS iooHl ..,
very well Tue U'ne' "0I.'.eSe. .',,
| anu Ieu 'ne wa! 'n'o"Sn '"' SUN
| deserted nan anu "' 'iie san
AT the TOP ireiii"iiie 'oi iie' ~ 'i'e
coroner. o,, ..,.u
II '' "'i 'ii'" ,.t.-
go on /" my Ioohl' Ill ieeI'hS pretty
Wen uSeu up
Inc o'herS went OH 10 'l'e h'NV uoor'
Deiroy knocked
who's there: queried brySuaie
voice.
open up Jack called belroE.
We've got 10 see you on some rather
! important business.
important business. brH No"ie re-
peated' ana theE heard MN cross 'ie
room. lhen the door was li"nE "Peu,
Come lh-WhE' Wlat '"' ueuNe - III
TINS ahoNt. l1rkle:
come IN ana smut the u"pr' "ack'
replied Delroy quletIE. ihlS gentle
man is coroner HeheihoWer or banY-
lon. He wishes to ask YOU Few
questions
| Drysdalc answered with stare OF
amaZement. hHt he S'oo" aside ana ici
them pass 'nt" me room.
| i was packing l''Nie' nc "diu'
I've got 1" 90 pack 10 Now 1"fN
today. I" look atter some investments.
| | V,
can
something IN the faces OF ms aud'-
tors stopped him' anu ne changed color
81 down. Mt. hFHSua't' S'u 'le
coroner SolHmnly. himself taking "halr,
our BUSINESS may take some niue
time. You own revolver. believe.
Yes, said Jack. a Smith y Yves
son. l was Just looking for it. When
| opened my trunk Just now | missed
IT..
How long has 1t been since You
saw it,:
Il can't Say-twO or three days, per
haps.'
, Did You nave Your revolver last
night
NO; | haven't seen it for day or
, two. | tel YOU
"lss It's your revolvcrE asked the
coroner. producing the weapon.
t DrySdale took it and looked at ii
, with an air of astonishment
why. yes. ne sad. wv mere dlo
you get it,:
Ana ISIS us your raincoat:
Yes; but what
f You wore It When you went out last
= night:
Yes: but l insist
Mr.. brysdale'' asked the corone'
stern!y. for what purpose did you g
, out last night, and where did yo'' go:
2 brESHale Sprahg 10 MS feet' MS race
'en WIN anger. :.
D why, you lnietiial puSHooo!' ;. III
: -. ..,1. - ~ y, Soul "'>ln,e''
49, .n So' i.Lu9o ~ %ii' N.i ~,
NUS 'oi '"liil! W. anu tiiiuf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-07

Wintry winds whined weirdly. Viii
lie wriggled while Winnie wheezed
wretchedly. Wisdom whispers. winter
winds work wheezes. Wherefore we
write, Use Kennedys Laxative Cough
Syrup" Nothing else so good. Sold
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-07
BOOKINGS AT THE MOLINE.


Feb. 10 THE Devils Auction, "
matinee and night.
Feb. 1.-THE Redemption of David
Corson," matinee.
Feb. 12-"Dorothy Vernon of Had
don Hail"
Feb. 15-"The Time, the Place and
the Girl"
Feb. 16-"The Man of Her Choice
matinee and night.
Feb. 17-"Papa's Boy" matinee and
night.
Feb. 2o-"East Lynne"
Feb. 21-22-" Swedish Dramatic con-.
pany.
Feb. 25-McRay Comedy company
week, matinees Wednesday and Satur
| day.
BOOKINGS AT THE GRAND.
Feb. 11-WinI<Ier, the Pianist, return
engagement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-07
Now 1Oc. All Grocers

If YOU ARE TROUBLED with liver.
stomach. kidney diseases. rheumati ISM
eczema. and all blood diseases. drink
.DEPLER'S MINERAL SPRING WATER
% years standing. and 50 or more cit
liens will testify to its merits. If you
are well, keep well. The mineral analy-
sis shows as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-07
Dramatic Trest.-Th,rr i,

Dramatic Treat-Thcrc is u treat in
store for lovers OF the romantic dra-
mas when Dorothy Vernon OF Had
don Hall" is the attraction a; the Hi
Hois thcatcr on Saturday. Feb. .. mat
inCe ana night. Miss Alberta Gal'atin
is being starred in the production and
as the winsomc. wifuI. hcadstrOng. yct
withall fascinating heroine. she has adj
dcd another triumph to her career. SCI
in the delightful atmosphere of tie
days of Good Queen Bess," with his
toric Haddon hall as a background the
play is clean. wholesome love story
Cn.iyoucd ny several strong dramatic
situations. II is dramalizatiou. and
wonderfully good one. TOO. by Pau
NCster. of Charles Majors romanti,
novel Dorothy Vernon of Hadduu
Hal" Unlike So many of The boot
plays" nowadays. this one adhere
Very closely to he original story.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-07

Kendall Coming.-E;zra Kendall he
of the quaint humor and original meth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-07

Well Equipped With Scenery
Midnight Escape" which appeared "a.
the Illinois last evening proved Ia he
an average meiodrama with the usual
number of thriIlers. The sceucry.
however, was unusually fine FOR a pro
duction OF its class. the one ~epr,sgnt-
ing Brooklyn bridge being especially
realistic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-07

Goes Up at Ottumwa.-Thc David
Corson" company which was al thu
Illinois Sunday night. lasted till il
reached Ottumwa and there went tn
pieces. wrecked by disscnsiuns anon"
the members of the cast.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-07

All the news all the time-The Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-07
Grains

Jotai $500 1890. ......... l3S.Z3
Dickeman. MackinZic x Potter. chem
lists, Chicago. Orders taken by Al.
BURTON. 2Sl0 Fifth-and-a- ave
nue.. Both phones.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-07
CHAPTER KIN.
Fl Story Of Mar1bdffe

IA lOR a full moment the coroner
/ II stood looking down at the
P7TE-. pistol in his hand without
sSsAg speaking. but his face hard
The National tribune., 1907-11-14
The Thirteenth Amendment.

Editor National Tribune: VIII you be
kind enough to give a brief history at
your earliest convenience in the old re-
liable soldiers friend, The National
Tribune, of the ratification of the Thir-
teenth Amendment to the Constitution
of the United States? What States did
and did not vote for its adoption? Was
Gen. U. s. Grant at any time slave
holder; and If so, when did he free
them? Is Judge Geo. L. Christian, of
Richmond. Va. reliable historical au-
thority TT. d. McGillicuddy, Bright
wood Ave-. Cleveland. o.
l. The Thirteenth Amendment was re-
jected by Delaware and Kentucky, was
not acted upon by Texas, and was con-
ditionally ratified by Alabama and Mis-
sissippi. The other 81 States ratified it,
and being more than three-fourths of
the number (36), 1t was declared ef-
fective.
2. It is possible that Gen. Grant re-
ceived two or three slaves at the time
of his marriage with Julia Dent, whose
father was a Shareholder. If so, they
passed from his possession some years
before the war. Neither Grants father
nor any of his family was stakeholder
8. The United Confederate Veterans
of Virginia place strong reliance upon
Judge Christian as a. historian, but the
Confederate veterans Of North Carolina
strongly dispute the accuracy of his fig-
ures and conclusions. You may take
your choice.-Editor National Tribune.
The National tribune., 1907-11-14
STAFF ORGANIZATIONS.
The Ladies' OF the G. A. r. In Illinois Get
Ready for Concerted Wnrk-Many Flag
Presentations.

heauy iOr concerted Nnr&-Muny r1aSs
Presentations.
The appointed officers of the Depart
ment President, Mrs. Geneyieve Long
field, Ladies of the G. A. r. of Illinois,
have organized g. Department Staff, the
object of which is to visit Circles in an
official way and encourage open ses-
sions of the Circles, so as to reach those
not eligible to our Order, to teach them
patriotism and a better understanding
of the principles of the. Order and a
better knowledge and appreciation of
the services rendered to our country by
the veterans from '61 to '65 We are
affiliated with the Department Staff of
the Illinois g. A. R., whose President.
Comrade e. w. Foster. was at the or
ganization, and aided us materially by
his counsel and suggestions. The fol-
lowing officers were elected: President,
Mrs. Isabella Joadwine; Secretary, Mrs.
Nellie Underwood; First Vice President,
Mrs. Mary Lee; Second Vice President,
Mrs. Jennie Lamb; Third Vice Presi-
dent, Mrs. Anna Kornbrodt; Treasurer,
Mrs. Nina Niemeyer; Chaplain, Mrs.
Margaret Quinn, all Of Chicago.
Mrs. Longfield, the Department Pres
ident, has organized four new Circles
recently. This Association is organized
in her honor. and to assist her in carry
ing on a successful administration. Mes
sages of cOngratulation and applications
for membership have been received
from large percentage of the appoint
ed officers living outside of Chicago.
Mrs. Annie Ayres. our Department
Patriotic Instructor. has placed nine
large and many small flags in the school
rooms Of Chicago for the use of the
children, whose teachers have adopted
our Flag Drill" and Flag Salute.
which are several already. She has
scheduled to visit every primary room
flags. especially in those sections of the
city where foreigners prevail
The American Flag Day Association
held their usual monthly session in
Parlor L. Great Northern Hotel, last
week. The National President, DR.. CT
grand. was present. and made STIR
ring address, which was followed by a
musical program by Prof. STEMS Or
chestra.
The Mary T. Hager Staff Association
will tender their annual banquet in
honor of Mrs. Mary T. Hager. Past Ma
tional President. in the breakfast room
of the Grand Pacific Hotel on the even
ing Of Dec. IA. Our National President.
Mrs. Clara N. Sawyer. of South Port
land. Me-. has been invited. and has
signified her expectation Of being in
Chicago at that time.
The Ladies of the Grand Army of the
Republic, with Mrs. Mary T. Hager as
Officer of the Day, will furnish the pro-
gram for the next open meeting of
Old Glory Post. 1913, which will occur
on the afternoon Of Nov. 25.-Nellie
Underwood, National and Department
Press Correspondent, Ladies of the G..
A. r.
The National tribune., 1907-11-14
Impressive Flag Raising.

Comrade P. J. McCullow, Creoso,
Iowa, and his neighbor, Geo. Richards,
son of a veteran, jointly erected an
iron Flagstaff. 40 feet high. and run up
to its top a 6x12 flag. The whole town
participated. There was a procession
from City Hall to the site. displays by
veterans and children's sections in the
line. the Creoso G. A. r. Drum Corps.
speeches. music, patriotic songs. dis
tribution of souvenir flags by little girls.
and then ice cream and cake ad lib. on
the lawns. IT was a lesson in loyalty,
impressing patriotic precepts upon the
minds of the young and rousing memo
ries of dire days that developed heroes
in the minds of the veterans.
The National tribune., 1907-11-14

and oathS were necessary to execute a
complete set of papers. The new forms
also provide for the writing but once
of the description of the land. the
name Of the claimant. etc, instead of
as many as five times in the old forms.
This will mean saving in the amount
OF clerical work, and there will be a
saving to the applicant in the matter
of notary's fees to jurats. and while
such saving will be a nominal one to
each entryman. when it is considered
that in the neighborhood of 100000
homestead applications are made in the
course of year, this will amount to
considerable. probably as much as
$4,000.
The National tribune., 1907-11-14
1rresulnrItie. and rn,u.tice..

Thomas H. B. Pierce, Dexter, Mo-,
calls attention to what he considers two
great hardships in the pension laws.
One Is that which excludes certain
classes of widows who have remarked
and been again widowed from the bene-
fits of the McCumber act, and the other
is that men who have served faithfully
but less than 90 days are denied pen
sions. He asks If it Is not time for this
great Government to treat the widows
and the veterans of the war of the re-
bellion as well as 1t does the Mexican
War pensioners. The time of service
for Mexican War pensions Is but 50
days.. and all the widows get pensions.
The National tribune., 1907-11-14
Representative Lonsworth for the Pres
fdeacy

Editor National Tribune: While you
are discussing Presidential possibilities
/ wonder that you do not name Hon.
Nicholas Longworth. Mr.. Longworth's
father. who was immensely wealthy for
that day. at the beginning of the war
spoke brave words that were equal to
brigade OF men, In combating seces-
sion, and he himself was so manly and
modest while being so written about In
connection with his marriage that he
deserves the gratitude of all Ameri-
cans. Mr. LOngworth has not been a
great talker before the public. but what
he has said, particularly about the
American possessions on the Pacific,
has been heartily approved by a ma
jority of his llow-citizens.-H. Heaton,
Co. q, I'd Iowa, Glendale, Iowa
The National tribune., 1907-11-14
The SOLDIER coNvlcr.

Marvellous experience of private Newby feft for
dead at shiloh. His recent strange re-appearance.
Identification and conviction an mpostor upon tes.
,lony of mistaken identity. forms Q narrative %.
pa l,iieled. illustrated. q cents J. a. Robertsoa.
b. 4. station. Lafayette. Had.
The National tribune., 1907-11-14

If you need Pension Attorney represent
you before the Government Departments address R W.
ShOppel Co., Washington, D. c., and you will receive
a prompt and courteous reply. WIDOWS and MINORS
CLAIMS SPECIALITY.
The National tribune., 1907-11-14

If you have rheumatism cut out this
free dollar coupon and send it to us with
your name and address plainly written
on the blank lines. Return mail will
bring you-free to try-a Dollar pair OF
Michigan remedy for rheumatism. They
are curing very bad cases of every kind
of rheumatism, both chronic and acute.
no matter how severe. They are curing
cases of 30 and 40 years suffering. after
doctors and baths and medicines had
failed. Send US the coupon today.
When the Drafts come, try them. II
you are satisfied with the benefit re-
ceived-then you can send us One Doll
The National tribune., 1907-11-14

they not worth trying on that basis? Our
faith is strong that they will cure you.
so cut out and send the coupon today to
Magic Foot Draft Co.. S. c. 46. Oliver
Bldg. Jackson, Mich Send no money
just the coupon. Write today.
The National tribune., 1907-11-14

take your SIM
pie say so, and
the Drafs cost
you absolutely
nothing. Are
The National tribune., 1907-11-14

Digging for gravel at Branch and
Pennsylvania avenues, Twining City,
Road Boss Lynch. of the Street Depart
ment of Washington. with q gang of
labOrers. unearthed recently. at the
depth of 10 feet, shell. The piece of
ammunition, which belonged to q field
piece. was thickly covered with hard
The National tribune., 1907-11-14

Forester Clifford Pinchot. bronzed
from life in the open. has returned to
Washington to take up the routine work
of his Bureau. but first he went to the
White House to report to the President
I've been away six months" said
Mr.. Pinchot. During that time have
visited all the forest reservations and
have been in close touch not only with
the people in charge of the forests, but
also with those who use the forests.
Never during my administration of for
est affairs, which has been from the
beginning, have i seen the service in
better condition. nor has the outlook for
the work ever been more hopeful" But
Mr.. Pinchot is pessimistic about the
timber supply. He is of the opinion
that in 20 years the present visible sup
ply of timber will be exhausted.
The National tribune., 1907-11-14

A proposal to appropriate the unpaid
deposits of the defunct Freedmans Saw
ings and Trust Company for the benefit
of colored industrial schools thruout
the country, was recommended to the
President few days ago by Rev. Jas.
L. White. ,rnis fund, it is said. amounts
to about s1.200.000. and many of the
claimants have long since died.
In 1885 President Cleveland urged
upon Congress that all claimants should
be paid the losses sustained by them,
and he called particular attention to
the fact that thousands of ignorant COL
ored people had been induced to deposit
their savings in the institution I'm the
belief that 1t was q Government con-
cern. Congress never took any action
In the matter, and at his interview with
the President Mr.. White urged that in
his annual message he recommend that
the money be applied for the purposes
Ghdicated.
Bismarck, the Capital Of North Da-
The National tribune., 1907-11-14

The Superintendent of the Military
Academy reports that the corps is short
73 cadets. and ascribed the small pay
of Army officers as the probable ex-
planation.
The National tribune., 1907-11-14

Gracious! But some people do have
a penchant for grewsome things At
the Pennsylvania Railroad Station there
used to be a memorial tablet set into
the wall to show the place where Gar
field was standing when shot That
spot became a nuisance from people
standing there blocking the passage
The National tribune., 1907-11-14

The report of the Division of Dead
Letters for the month of October shows
that 1.234.2S1 pieces of mail matter
We're received during the month, an in
crease of 2E8,000 over the month of
September. There were 437, ,021 pieces
returned to senders, which is the largest
number In any one month in the his
tory of the Division. Under the
new system put into effect some months
ago. every piece of returnable mail mat
ter Is delivered with the exception of
printed circulars. OF the letters re-
ceived 6,172 contained money, amount
ing TO s6,91s.25, of which s5,757.25 was
restored to the senders.