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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-15
CHAPTER NJ.

n DAY or two before the trial,
"a when Bassett called at the
20 prison, Tom handed him Il lit
tie. broken backed card. and
the speaking eye, that had been dull
and dumb for six long days. was once
more eloquent with light and life. Bas-
sett took the card gingerly between an
effeminate finger and thumb and ex-
amined il with a critical brow. 1t was
a pawn ticket for a suit of clothes.
We'll. my good fellow, and what
have l to do with thisf"
SHOW it to my friend and pray him.
in PHYS name, to add TO all his other
noble kindnesses by redeeming me
those things. 1t will be the greatest
kindness of alI.'
what! To find you a change of
clothes?"
mo; to help me look gentleman at
my trial. For months and months
haven't cared n rush what l looked. but
once l did. and l do now. 1t came
back to me last night when l found
that pawn ticket in this old waiStcOat
pocket. 1 could hardly sleep for think
ing what Il sight | should be in court
as l am. Oh, sir, you despair of say
ing me. 1 have seen it in your face al
along. Then save my self respect, and
1 shall be rs grateful as if it were my
life" 1t was his self respect that haC
come back to him in the night
The clothes arrived next morning.
brown frock coat with three inch Ia
pels, velvet waistcoat and CossacE
trousers with straps.
The first witness was the mechanic
who had discovered the body. His ties
timony was very short. He had run
straight for the police. leaving tn,
blood stained cudgel precisely wher,
he had found it in the grass. This wit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-15

or L0-id0H. the last having its origin
In the number Of Olicnses for which a
man might be condemned to death
without the least risk of being exc
cuted. The recorder would wait upon
his majesty in council and make his
report OF the prisoners lying in New
gate under sentence CT death. where
upon the king would be graciously
pleased to respite. say, all but the will
full murderers. The amended report
was straightway dispatched to the pris-
on and his final fate broken to each
man without a moments unnecessary
delay.
1t was the 18th of May and Thurs
day night near the stroke of II. All
was silent in the condemned cells. for
even Crcascy's vouble tongue had
ceased to wag. and Tom lay thinking
on his bed. His companion was Il
trashy hound. ever cursing God or on
treating him with shrieks and tears,
unburdening his sordid soul to Tom
half the night, venting covert spite
and enmity upon him day after day.
Tonight he had been alternately pro
testing his innocence. abusing his dead
wife and hooking heaven and hell by
the hour together. Tom lay awaiting
| the reaction which would follow rs
surely as the morning. and tonight it
was before its time. The silence had
| been dead indeed, but not long 50.
when the creature leaped from his pal
| let with Il scream. Next instant he
| was kneeling by its nciGhbor. fawning
over Tom with trembling arms and
| twitching fingers.
81 done it. ! done it, he whisper
| ed hoarsely. There, | had to tell
| somebody, and l have. I'd got to tell
| or burst | feel better now. No. no.
| he was yelling next moment. what
have I said? l was joking. you fiat
| joking. ] tell yer! Ha, ha. ha! Its
| you that done yours! / never done
mine at ALL
| And he was Strutting up and down
the cell, trembling from head to foot
and laughing horribly through his
| chattering teeth.
| But Il worse sound yet cut his laugh
| ter short 1t was the sound of voices
and the rafting of keys.
| Creasey inclined his bullet head onl
moment, then stumbled to the door an(
| fell heavily upon his knees.
1.-The report he Quavered. Erich
sen, the report! It's come; it's conner
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-15
FOUND CURE FOR POISON OAK.

Gentlemen After having tried for six to find
for Poison Oak, from which was great sufferer,
told by a try S. It entirely cured
and gave excellent health There is remedy for
condition blood like S. s. you have in
S. 5 S. positive for Poison Oak.
Danvlle KY. J. E. WISEMAN.
blood; when we see one afflicted with a skin dis
etc, constantly appearing, we know that down
instead of supplying nourishment and strength
uring out its acid and unhealthy accumulations.
nors generated within the system, but poisons
ettle RASH etc, as we'll as poisons from metals,
glands, and SO thoroughly do they take root in
Il from year to year to annoy the sufferer.
es, washes, lotions, etc, is along the wrong line.
hing and discomfort, and aids i'll keeping the
Sc of the trouble and at best such things are
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-15
CHAPTER Mi.

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-15

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-15

each Regarded him as man only too
justly sentenced to death. The sur
geon offered to use his influence In the
matter of a separate cell at nights.
Tom would not hear of it.
"No. no." said he: at would he
poor kindness. though l thank You
with all my heart for the thought. The
greatest ruffian in the jail would he 4
better friend to me than my own re-
Elections. All, | see what you think"
cried Tom as 4 queer light glimmered
in the surgeons eyes. Well. | have
done protesting my innocence. hut
don't let them leave me by myself.
that's all ask"
Mr.. Cotton entered Into spiritual
matters, to which Tom listened cour-
teously, though chiefly out of loving
respect for his dear fathers memory,
for where was the God who would per-
NIT an innocent man to suffer death
for another's crime? When, however.
the good chaplain closed his books he
referred discreetly as he rose to GER
tain efforts already being made to OBJ
tain reprieve. adding that he would
himself do what he could TO further
them. as q matter Of course.
why should you, sir" asked Tom
deferentially, when YOU are quite
convinced of my guit:"
The chaplain colOred.
81 never said | was convinced" he
cried. at is no part Of my duty to be
convinced In such matters either way.
No my poor fellow, your guilt or your
innocence IS matter between Your
own heart and God Almighty. I. bis
servant, am only concerned with your
immortal soul. and the longer YOU live
the more time will be yours for re-
pentance of all Your sins - and the
greater your chances of immortal life.
But build upon nothing of the kind"
And with a parting eXhortation the
ordinary went his way.
Bassett was the last visitor. He was
in tremendous hurry. The petition
was already receiving support and
| signatures on every hand. The news
papers were full of it. And he who
had furnished the sinews of defense
was now working heart and soul for
| the respite, for which there was still
| every reason to hope. SO said Bassett
! in q breath and was gone next minute.
1t was the last piece of news that
! heartened Tom most the news that the
noble unknown believed in him still
against judge and jury. and was still
! heroically striving to save his miscr
able life. Who could he be? Some
friend of Clairc's? The thought came
for the first time. 1t never came again
Claire was with the judge. the jury
and the world. She had not writer
! him one word.
Tom was now in prison dress. {
gaunt, dread figure. but they had lct
him keep Il slip of paper that he has
often taken out of Il pocket in his owl
clothes to pore over and to dream upon
He produced it now. 1t was the sliE
of paper Daintree had handed down t,
him during the proceedings at Maryle
| bone, and he had never seen the writ
er's face. But he had made fac,
! unto himself: had built mp a characte
from those few scrubbed words. anC
both face and character We're tn,
sweetest. the kindeSt and the best tina
had existed upon earth during the las
1900 years.
SO when his last visitor had depart
ed the condemned man was no
ashamed 10 kiss that Hurried scraw
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-15
ITO be Continued.)
A Narrow Escape.

G. w. Cloyd, a merchant of PUNK,
Mo-, had narrow escape four years
ago. when he ran a jimson burr into
his thumb. He says: The doctor
wanted to amputate it, but would not
consent | bought box of Bucklen's
Arnica Salve and that cured the dan
gerous wound" % cents at w. T.
4artz', druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-15

'Erichsen, the report! It's comet"
with his lips nor afterwards to find It
smudged with his tears.
Those We're the days when the cap
ital convict was first found guilty,
next brought up for sentence and next
reported to the king" The two lat
ter functions rested with the recorder
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-15
HUMOPS In TIE BLOOD
Coming of Warm Weather Forces Them Out,
Causing Itching, Burning Skin Eruptions.


blood
unhealthy the shown by rase eons ts and pmes other shg
skin disease
The skin provided with countless and glands which act drainage
through these little tubes There other glands that out on the skin an oily
filled
skin uutionsas letter PsCriais kindred troutle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-15
s. s. 5. DROVE TIE HUMoR OUT.

Gentlemen Some years ago suffered great deal
caused of huuor in the blood; small rash
inlpes broke my body and kept getting
DAY day year Seeing 5. s. s. advertised in
the paper having also heard had cured several
pie this city, concluded try After using the med
cine Twas entirely cured and very glad
it. 1920 Clay ST, Paducah, Ky. EDW. w. LONG.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-15

DeWitt's Little Early Risers. fam
Gus little pills sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-15

These humors find their way into the
blood through disordered or deranged con-
dition of the system. There is a certain
amount of waste or refuse matter collected
in the body every day. This is useless in
nourishing or keeping the system in health,
and nature intends that it shall find an out
let through the channels of bodily waste.
As long as these members perform their
duties properly the blood remains pure and
free from infection; but when from any
cause they become dull and sluggish, this
refuse matter is left to sour and be taken
into the blood in the form of humors and
poisons The skin is perfect index to the
ease, or pimples, rashes, eruptions, blotches,
deep in the blood llumor has taken root, and
to the fine delicate tissues of the skin, it is pc
The skin is not only affected by the hu
from without, such as Poison Oak and Ivy,
acids, etc, enter through the open pores anc
the blood that they are ever present, or retu
The treatment of skin diseases with sal
True such treatment relieves some Of the it
skin clean brt If does NOT reach the real ca
The daily sentinel., 1907-06-13

Light harness, yes sir. come in,
Fred Mantey.
No. was two hours late this af-
ternoon.
siss, Boom Bang, Fireworks in any
quantity at the Suitorium.
"The Toastmaster," a college COM
edy full of sparkling wit and humor
See it tonight at the Park opera
house.
Why buy a pair of lots at from
$500 to $500 when you can secure
an acre of land almost adjoining the
city for only $4,000. There are but
few of these acre tracts and If you
want an acre see The Rich Hutchin-
son Realty company at once.
The daily sentinel., 1907-06-13
CARPETS
STOLEN
TWO ROBBERIES
In the City Last Night--Mrs.
Lerher Loses Valuable
Carpets and Mr.. Krohns
Store Eutered.

There were two robberies COM
mitted in Grand Junction last night.
In one case a pretty good haul was
made. in the other the thief evident
ly became alarmed before he secured
very heavy amount of booty.
Some time during tthe night a
small wash house in the rear of the
LaHarpe rooming house on the cor
ner of Third and Main streets was
broken into and four handsome rugs
belonging to Mrs. w. B. Lesher, who
manages the La Harpe, were stolen.
There was one green rug. 10 X 12
feet with fringe; another green rug
of the same size but without fringe,
one red and green rug. Sx9 feet; one
brown carpet 10 x12 feet; and two
long strips of velvet carpet. All of
these were in good condition. conse-
quently the loss is quite heavy.
There is no clue to the identity of
the thief or thieves but Chief of Po-
lice o'Neil is working on the case to-
day and hopes to get track of the
stolen property.
The thieves entered the building
through a little window.
This morning when Mr.. Parke, the
clerk at the big second hand store of
L. ]. Krohn, went to work, he found
that the store had been entered dur
ing the night by thief.
Entrance had been effected through
the rear of the building. The thief
placed a step ladder against the rear
wall of the back room of the store.
broke a pane of glass from one of
the high windows. then run a stick
into the room and lifted the heavy
bar that held fast the rear door. He
evidently knew the lay of the land.
| Entering the rear room the thief
worked on a window into the main
store room, lowering the upper sash
and was soon in the main room. A
light was burning in the front of the
store near the safe and jewelry cases
and from all indications the thief
as the jewelry and safe were not mo-
Tested. He opened the cash register
and secured the large amount of four
cents overlooking one penny. AS
far as can be ascertained the thief
got away with only a few boxes of
cartridges. Nothing else has been
missed. 1t is believed he became
alarmed and left before loading up
as he intended to do. 1t is remark
agile that he did not take lot of fine
cutlery displayed in the store.
Mr.. Krohn has had his store rob-
bed several times in the last few
years and has now decided to fix up
burglar trap with a shot gun at
tachmen
The daily sentinel., 1907-06-13

A postal card reached this Office
this morning from sapulpa, I. T.,
bearing the signature OF a former
we'll known citizen, Theodore G. Lem
mon, at one time superintendent of
the Teller institute. Captain Lem
mon is the secretary. according to the
matter contained on the card of the
CSapulpa) 25.000 club. From the
character of the language contained
on the postal card. sapulpa must be
a lively place and Captain Lennon
is right in among the pushers.
Have you seen those famous ALL
win folding go-carts? The are the
latest thing out. For sale in Grand
Junction by Fleming and Lamb.
The daily sentinel., 1907-06-13

Mrs. Carl d. Fisher wife of DIR.
Carl d. Fisher, of Denver, formerly
of Grand Junction is a most pleasant
visitor to the city. Mrs. Fisher
is the guest of Mrs. William Smith.
on North Seventh street and is be-
ing greeted warmly by many old
friends in the city. Mrs. Fisher is
here for the purpose of having their
household goods packed up and ship
ped to Denver.
If you are thinking OF getting a
new harness see c. p. McCary.
Two pair of screen door hinges for
25 cents at the 8 and 10 cent store.
Hay, feed and grain at the Grand
Junction Feed and Implement COM
pany.
The daily sentinel., 1907-06-13
GEO. A. CURRIE & son
Real Estate. Loans
and Insurance
Ill South Fifth Street

FOR SALE
100 acres of good land worcestershire
water right. 1000 fruit trees
mostly in bearing with crop this
year. $500 fine grape vines. Fine
barn and good house, Six miles
east OF Palisade. This place can
be bought at a bargain.
rs acres, End Fruit Ridge. of bearing
fruit trees. A fine large house.
IL 1-2- acres, one mile from town.
$4,000. Bearing fruit trees, full
crop this year. Good soil for gar
dening.
so acres fine high line land. three
miles north of town.
Have good residence for sale
The daily sentinel., 1907-06-13

William Corey purchase
goodly portion
from his thoughts
thing when they decided that the
filed against Fire Chief Perry Rogers were the result of spite
that concerned the incident was at an emu II
the result of spite good thing to
time
horrible though is has ring of truth Wa is goody portion
testimony facts
that corroborate it
Some
the all night kind city
the will let Nan
her correctly reported she has not far
You can your philanthropy doing good
for doing good than in giving those who are aged an opportunity to
like the
that occupied the of the The
life hold
their life
opportunity give pleasure and well indeed was the opportunity
taken advantage Of
explanation
conditions under which the bank closed its DOORS showed that
bank From what have been able
on very small capitalization 100000 believe ALL and
1t
doors understand
of
waddle America
onable The leaving
abandonment of disputes
When underestimate the possibilities
which
finding
estimated This growing qualification. II
to ince we be
World is having bit
D.
a
having
his
The daily sentinel., 1907-06-13
ssNONESENSE ABOUT HEAVEN


H. Fouse. Denver Sunday
that really to go to
liking the Heaven
described in the Bible. when death approaches
Now we anything about what the
gives n have always felt desire
, be OF travelling that direction
But himself, about what he
really the place of
. crystal n Jerusalem.
Everybody o but only when
is choice. people want to
go to they if should press
investigations would people have
fol the Bible. They think they
seriously they do not They insistently re-
fuse il o will take
gift They they at the
profess a desire possess it when they die
though postmottem position had anything to do
enjoyment"
is truth what Fouse in the
above. The question a the Celestial
hold people, until threat
dwth inmaon that they whether they
desire do not, they much interest
a good time think of what sort of
position you head in that di
at al dim and inds
,
Theren be no Heaven" then.
hdhdhAAAAAA q ~ q q O O q Q q q q q I
The daily sentinel., 1907-06-13

This entire stock Positively mus
be closed out as near as pOSSibN
by July first and profits must b
thrown to the winds.
The daily sentinel., 1907-06-13

Remember you have the best AM
one of the largest stocks in tO"l
to select from.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

DIRECTORS SETTLE
AFFAIRS Of FAIR
Agricultural Society Will
Hold Business Meet
ing Tuesday.

The board OF directors Of the Mont
gomery County Agricultural Society
will hold u meeting next Tuesday TO
settle UP the scores of the late county
fair, which is already known to have
been in all respects decidedly success
full.
There were gloomy predictions by
those who favored pool selling on the
grounds that failure would overtake the
exhibition, but these predictions came
10 naught, and the attendance was
greater than ever. Now ii is said thai
those who waPt POOL selling Will appeal
10 the Legislature next winter 10 pass
a law requiring the authorities 10 issue
a license fer that purpose. and that
means. II true. that the question VIII
become a lively issue in the county
campaign now abou. to open.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08
MEMS CLUB PLAYS
DISTRICT SCHOOL
Methodist Church Organiza-
ton Entertains Many
at Lawn Fete.

The Mems Club. OF the Anacostia
Methodist Episcopal Church, entertained
more than 1000 persons on the lawns OF
the Christie estate. on Harrison street.
last week. with an old-fashioned dis
trlct school exhibition and lawn fete.
The performance was under the direc-
ton of Daniel c. Smithson. Edward
Muth, jr.. took the role of schoolmas-
ter There was A class of tlnrty-three
scholars, who recited IN public and
greeted the members Of the district
school committee.
The members of the committee were
William WeigIe. Charles F. Roberts.
and Simon Bube. Mrs. Charles r. Ling
CT sang a solo. Johnson Hardy gave a
humorous recitation, Miss Virgie Stone
and Miss Emma Isaac each recited, ID.
Watson Isaac and Howard Griffith sang.
and John L. Fort Tecited.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Stevens
Entertain Templars' Auxiliary

The Ladies' Auxiliary of De Molay
Mounted CommandeTy, knights TEN
plaT, was entertained by Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles a. Stevens. at their residence.
420 Chestnut street AnacOstia. Friday
last A short business session was held
by the auxiliary on the lawn. which was
illuminated by japanese lanterns.
Among the contributors to the even
ing's program were Mrs. Cecilia II. Fen
tress, who sang several solos; Mr..
Stevens, who also sang; Mrs. A. Frey,
Miss Buckingham, and Miss Mary La
mont, who recited, and William c. GUIDE.
who made a pleasing address.
Refreshments were served and the
party returned 10 the city in a special
car Among those present We're Emil
nent Commander James L. Marshall and
Mrs. Marshall, Mr.. and Mrs. William
F. Guide, Mr.. ana Mrs Adolphus GUIDE.
Mr.. and Mrs Clyde Lamond, Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Rose. Mr.. and Mrs Fen
tress. Mr.. and Mrs Narkle. Mrs. An
drew LOffleT. Mr.. and Mrs. Berber, Mr..
and Mrs. A. Frey. Maurice Otterhack,
Miss Buckingham. Miss Scott. Samuel
Shields, Bruce Lamond Donald LamOnd,
Miss Mary Lamond. Mr.. and Mrs. Tur-
ner, Misses Edna and Esther Rose, Miss
Poole, William Beahm, Mrs. Speaks,
Eugene L. Thompson, Mrs. Jarius, Mrs
Hoffmeyer, DIT. George White, and
Charles /. Patten.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08
Conway Baker Lectures to Help
st. Andrews Building Fund

An interesting address by Common
wealth Attorney Conway Baker, whose
subject was Talk" was given IN the
town hall Thursday evening. followed by
bazaar. under the auspices OF the
ladies who are interested in the erection
Of the proposed Episcopal Church here.
A site for the proposed church, which
will be called ST. Andrews. has been
chosen and the lot nearly paid for. and
il is hoped that the building may be
erected next spring. Plans for the new
church are being made by Alexander
II. Sonnemann, Of Chevy Chase.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08
Clarendon
DR.. COOKERY WEEDS
MISS BESSIE SUITE

A very pretty home wedding was
solemnized in our village Tuesday even
ing. September s. at $50 o'clock. when
Miss Bessie Louise Suite and DIT. Claude
Bonifant Cookery were married by the
Rev. W II. Bdlisngee, pastor OF the
Georgetown Methodist Church.
The brides only attendant was her
sister, Mrs. Barnum c. McCusker, OF
New York city, while DR.. Ernest Lee
Davis, of Baltimore. acted as best man.
The ceremony was witnessed by only
the immediate family and a few init
mate friends OF the contracting parties.
Or. and Mrs. Cookery left on a late
train Tor the North. They viii be at
home after october l.
Misses Emma and Ruby CrOsan, who
have been enjoying a stay with relatives
in Virginia, have returned home.
Mrs. Victor Olmstead, whose husband
now has charge OF the census being
taken in Cuba. will spend two months
with him there this fall.
Mrs. Crook will begin the erection of
a dwelling soon at Clarendon
r. A. Blundin, after a pleasant visit
% his sister. Mrs. J. A. Ball, at ClaTen-
don, has returned to Philadelphia, Pa
Joseph Bishop, Of Washington. has Sc
cured a position with G. L. Hummer,
the dairyman of Clarendon.
Mr.. West and family have moved to
Washington for the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lusby. OF Washington,
are suests of Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. WI
son.
Miss Susanna Webb. OF Nashville,
Tenn. is the guest of Miss BERTHE Webb
I this week.
Miss LieIa Fur, who has been visit
ing in London. has returned home.
The Rev. J. :. R'eves, OF Clarendon,
will begin a revival meeting in the
Methodist Episcopal Church South sun
day. He will be assisted by the Rev.
w. H. Banengee, of West Washington.
u. c.
Ellis Webb. OK Greenville. Tenn, has
secured q position in the grocery store
Of W. II. Suite.
William Beitch and family have gone
| to Washington 10 spend the winter.