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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-13
The Argus Daily Short Story
THE REHEARSAL---MARTHA COBB SANFORD
No dishes.
Plenty of wineglasses.
No silver.
Copyrighted, 1905 by Associated Literary Press.

No dishes.
Plenty of wineglaSses.
No silver
Two candlesticks.
Well, he could hire the table linen,
the dishes ard the silver from cater
er, but he preferred to buy it. 1t was
a pity he had not allowed himself
little more time for preparations. A
week furnished narrow margin.
Realizing that no time must be lost.
Gerald first purchased mahogany
dinner table. round and large enough
to seat six cozily Elatcd over its ;c-
QUESTION and cougratulating himself
upon having had the remarkable fore
sight to invite just the right number
to surround it, Brabrook attacked the
next item on. the list with vim Dor
dering upon enthusiasm.
I'll ask Madeline Gaylord to help me
out" he said to himself confidently
and then Immediately retracted the
decision. No: he must do this thing all
himself. Simple as the affair was to be.
no woman should have the credit of
having engineered it.
With the help of a very affable clerk
Gerald selected 4 dinner cloth, napkins
and appropriate centerpiece. 1t quite
astonished him to find out how really
expensive such everyday essentials
were. He appreciated now for the
first time why brides were supplied
with ''linen chests" as well as trous-
seaux.
1t must be great help to young
husband not to have to buy lot of
such things all at once. The purchase
Of the silver Gerald thoroughly enjoy
ed. and with very conscious Pride he
ordered his initials engraved upon each
piece.
Gradually everything upon the list
was checked off, and he was free to
, give his attention to the menu. This
being quite In his line, all arrange
ments were soon concluded and lef
in charge Of an expert chef
AS master stroke of informality
| however. Gerald decided to serve the
dinner himself. To this end he consid
cred a rehearsal necessary. Accord
ingly on the night preceding that FOL
| which the dinner-was scheduled h,
rolled the new mahogany dining tabl,
into the middle of his not overspaciou
living room and reluctantly hid it
polished surface under the damasl
cloth.
A cut glass cigar holder, punctilious
" placed on the center, representa-
floral decorations. tie should hay
American Beauties for the dinner 4
self. Madeline liked them.l
i. In the midst Of sorting out the. shiI
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-13

disadvantage, too, by reason of being
required to furnish their own resi-
dences in the capitals to which they
have been accredited. Nearly every
other country, even some of the toy
republics, maintain legation houses for
the ambassadors and diplomats, and
the officials in foreign countries have
difficulty in understanding why the
United States should expect and re-
quire its representatives to do SO un-
|dignified a thing as to live in rented
houses. Ambassador White tells that
wnen the American flag was run up at
half mast on the death of eX-President
Cleveland, other tenants of the build
ing occupied by the American embassy
at Paris objected, and he was forced to
haul down the flag. If the United
States had owned the house there
would have Eeen no Sucn embarrass-
ment Mr.. White also explains that
the ambassadors are required to live
on scale in keeping with the dignity
of their positions, and that unless a
man has private fortune he cannot
afford to accept a diplomatic post un
der the American government.
The question is one that should re
ceive the attention of congress. There
is no occasion for making appropria
lions to build palaces or enable ambas
sailors to entertain on a lavish scale a
the expense of the government, but
there seems to be reason for some pro
vision for the betterment of housing
conditions of our diplomats abroad.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-13
The Next Census.

Preparations for the taking of the
18th census are now being made, al
though reports of the 18th census are
still coming in. The taking of each
census is naturally greater task than
its predecessor and there is apparent
ly no limit to the features that may be
incorporated in this national inquiry.
The census bureau is now perma-
nent institution, giving employment to
1900 clerks who are engaged all the
time in making new investigations and
new compilations along the various
lines of activity, instead of making one
general investigation and report every
10 years 1t is estimated that the cen
sus will cost about $14,0G0,000, of
which about $1,50O,O00 is acquired for
the permanent work of the bureau.
The greatest progress has been made
in providing electrical equipment, add
ing machines and other inventions de-
signed to hasten the work of making
the compilations, and it is promised
that the returns of the census of 1915
III Dc hAOiO PiOi iPS
ly than ever before.
One danger of the existing system
is the prospect that the demand fol
data on all conceivable subjects vii
lead the bureau to make it's reports 81
voluminous that the value of them ma.
be lost. The need, in addition to the
detailed data, is for series of alb
stracts on population, vital statistics
manufacturing and such topics tina
will be valuable for reference and cas-
lily accessible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-13

ing silver into sets of six Gerald was
called to the telephone.
Hello be answered. who? Miss
Gaylord? Well. send her right up"
There was no time for trying To I'M
derst0nd this most extraordinary hap
pening Gerald could only conclude
that Madeline in an impulse of geneI
osity had come over to offer her as
sistance. But Madeline unchaperoned.
This IS awfully good of you. Made
line" lie said. with warm cordially,
ushering her In. Il am really in hole
over the arrangement of the silver.
Do the spoons go here at the right or
at the top or
"Just wait till I get my things off.
Gerald, and I'll help you" Madeline
interrupted gayly. 'Oh, isn't it going
to be fun
Gerald in bewilderment of admiral
ton watched the long coat fall from
Madelines graceful shoulders.
"a dream be murmured soto voce.
Continued on Page Eleyen.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-13
Humor aue Philosophy
BY DUNCAN N. SMITH
FIRST TRY.oUT.

Pathetic
On its face
AS the case
OF the little girl
Whose big brother
Has just discovered
That she has an apple-
Yes, all of that
When the fat
And prominent citizen
Arises to make
His first speech in public.
Behold
On his brow the cold
Sweat,
The. muscles of his neck set,
His hands clinched tight
Ready for a fight,
While in his heart
He mediSates flight.
First on one foot he stands.
His chest expands.
His breath comes short
And quick. and there is a sort
OF feeling that the world
Is slipping away.
lie starts to say
The words he h.d learned
With toll and pain,
But they have taken the traip
For nowhere.
Vanished In the air
And left. alacl,
a message saying
They would never be back.
You've been there?
No?
Well. that's one part of the show
You missed.
1t looks easy
AS tumbiing In the hay.
But. say.
1t isn't any such thing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-13
Eczema Is Now Durable.

Zemo, a scientific preparation for
external use. Stops itching instantly
and destroys the germs that cause
skin diseases. Eczema quickly yields
and is permanently cured by this re-
markable medicine. All druggists
Write for sample. E. W. Rose Medi
cal company, St Louis, Mo. For sale
by Harper House pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-13
CHICAGO WOMAN DELHI
ERATELY PLOTS MURDER
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pressed and willing to undertake the
crime.
But I'll have to think it over" he
said at last You come back tomor-
row."
Tells Detective Chief.
When Miss Otis had departed, Mr..
Stoltman went to Captain O'Brien of
the detective bureau 20 seek advice.
The story was unfolded to Captain
O'Brien, who at first refused to credit
it. Finally convinced that the pri-
vate detective was not dreaming, he
instructed him to make an engage
ment with Miss Otis to complete the
detailed plans for the murder.
The interview between Captain
O'Brien and Mr.. Stoi.man was on
last Monday. Tuesday, Miss Otis again
called at the detective agency ard in
sisted on knowing how much Mr.
Stoltman would demand for carrying
out the plot, and agreed that the fol-
lowing afternoon she was to pay him
800 cash and sign the note for $1,000.
Mr.. Stoltman in return was to have
man ready who would undertake the
actual crime.
'Murderer'' Il Detailed.
| The murderer selee-ed was De-
| tective Dennis Mackey Ct headquar-
tiers. All the financial details having
/ been arranged, Miss Otis was instruct
| ed by StOltman to return at O'clock
/ last evening to meet the murderer
Assigned to the case with Mackey
was Detective John Fitzgerald He
waited at the street door, while
Mackey went to the Office of the de-
! tective agency to meet Miss Otis
There she explained to him that she
! would lure her mother to Chicago
within four days and would accom-
pany Mackey to the railroad depot at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-13

Minister WI, when his chauffeur
was arrested for breaking the New
York speed law, had the good sense
rot to attempt to make the affair an
international complication. There is
where he scores another hit with APP
preciative Americans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-13

When Roosevelt gets back from AT
RIGA the missionaries will know exact
ly how to convert the heather. He
will know, and besides he'll tell it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-13

Talk about prosperity! Just see the
furnace fires that have been kindled
since Taft's election. If you don't be
lieve it, ask the coal dealer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-13

One may imagine how exceedingly
uncomfortably the crown is resting on
the head of Emperor William about
this time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-13

offer the poison theory or not, but the
evidence will prove the charges as we
have made them in the indictment"
Murder in First Degree.
The prosecutor read the Indiana
statute, which provides that where a
person or persons lose their lives in. "A
fire willfully started by another, even
though he may not have intended to
cause the deaths of the person or per-
sons, the crime becomes murder in
the first degree and is punishable by
death or life Imprisonment.
The prosecutor gave the history of
Mrs. Guinness, told of her marriage to
Philip Sorensen and his mysterious
death in Chicago; of her marriage to
Peter S. Guinness and his mysterious
death in LaPorte. and declared that
afterward Mrs. Guinness must have en-
gagged in the wholesale murder bust
ness, seeing that 10 bodies were found
buried on her farm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-13

Will the government please apologize
to the Standard Oil company for being
on earth?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-13

If the old-fashioned fall was any bet
ter than this one, we should like to
see it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-13
Gives Cause of Quarrel.
The acquaintanceship of Ray Lam

The acquaintanceship of Ray Lam
phere and Mrs. Guinness was referred
to. and the prosecutor related the
troubles which the two had had, and
touched ON the murder of Andrew Hell
gelein of Aberdeen, S. D., who came to
LaPorte to marry Mrs. Guinness, and
from whom Mrs. Guinness secured $3,-
600 before she murdered him.
Ray Lamphere received part of this
money. and it was over this amount
that Mrs Guinness and Lamphere fell
out" said the prosecutor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-13

1t develops that various protected in
terests want the tariff reduced except
as to the special lines which they han
die
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-13

Taft feels so amiable toward every
body that he hates to hit the golf ball
as hard as he can.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-13
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue, Rock Island. Ill. tEn-
tered at the postofice as second-class
matter.1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-13

If the turkey could be heard in its
own defense, it would plead for safe
and sane Thanksgiving.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-13

Assassination is not valid political
argument outside of the night rider
belt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-13

Even when a fellow takes his meals
out he must also take them in.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-13

Has Beens.
How tickle fashion changes
In toys and other wares!
In many an attic now is stored
A flock of Teddy bears.'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-13

Have a good time. Bill Taft. Your
troubles are coming.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-13

BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-13
SCOTS Emulsion

is for coughs and colds as
well as for consumption.
It's easy for SCOTS
Emulsion to cure a cold
or cough and it does it
better than anything else
because it builds up
and strengthens at the
same time.
Don't wait until you get
Consumption or Bronchi-
It's. Get Scott s.
Send this advertisement. together with name oil
paper in which ii appears. your address and four
cents to cover postage, and we will send you a
Complete Iiandy Alias of the Worli' :: ::
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-13
Jchnny Knew.

Jchruiy Knew.
"Papa, what Is a cross examination
asked Mary. = - -
81 know, know" 'piped up Johnny.
Jaw, you don't either!'
'Do toor'
well, what does 1t meant"
1.-THE cross talk mamma gives you
when she's trying to find out If you
have been in swimming"
Of the Standard Variety.
"Can YOU think of anything more e.e
citing than love lettersT
you bet"
"Well, what?"
"Oil letters"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-13
''Going to the football gamer

"Not me-
Don't you understand the playsf"
''No; l am sorry to say my early edr"
cation in pugilism was sadly neglect
ed"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-13
CORONER'S REPORT IS PUT
BEFORE LAMPHERE JURY

CONTINUED from Page one,)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-13

Continued on Page Eleven.)
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1908-10-31

policemen.

Maj. Boudets charges perform a manual OF
arms, which, if anything is more complicated than
that which the soldier is compelled to learn. One
Of the %prettiest sights imaginable is the series OF
evolutiOns which these policemen carry out.
There are some tax paying Chicagoans who scon
at pretty evolutions, but they, Maj. BOudet claims.
are not of the far-seeing class. He points out
that the drilling of policemen in this manner
teaches them to handle themselves with grace and
ease and makes them ADLER in the duties they per
form.
Only recently the beauty squad, about 100 strong,
gave militiamen of the First Illinois infantry, sta
toned at Chicago, a drill exhibition in the big
First Regiment armory. So perfect were the evo-
lutions that even the soldiers were awed. The pO-
licemen formed revolving wedges, hollow squares,
fivepointed stars, circles and other ingenious for
nations, the perfection of which had taken them
months to accomplish.
The squad is formed on the order Of a military
company. There is Maj. Boudet at the head, a
first and second lieutenant and the regulation
number of s~ergeants and corporals.
Gaining a place ON the Chicago police force to-
day is perhaps as difficult a feat as the average
man of middle age would care to attempt, and for
that reason the department. iss composed Of the
best physiques that the city can furnish. The same
is true of the fire department, the efficiency of
which is evidenced by the fact that during the
past fiscal year every confagration in Chicago
was put under control before the fire could spread
to adjacent buildings.
The, medical test, which fremen as well as pc
licemen undergo. follows:
IS THE REsPIRING MuRMUR, clear and distinct
Is the character Of the respiration Full, Easy and
Are H taere any indications Of Disease Of the Organs Of
IS H ri & e eas=a A 81 9Ss Hearrs action Uni:
Are tG its SOUNDS rras a aao RHYTHM Sstang Regular and Normai;.....
Are there any indleali9ns Of Disease Of this Organ o.
is The SIGHT
Is II THE Eea APPLicINT subject to Cough. Expectora.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1908-10-31

Hon. R. S. Tharin, Attorney at Law
and counsel for Antitrust League,
writes from Pennsylvania Ave-, N. W.,
Washington, d. c., as follows:
"Having used Peruna for catarrhal
disorders, l am able to testify to it's
great remedial excellence and do not
hesitate to give it my emphatic endorse
ment and earnest recommendation to
all persons affected by that disorder. 1t
is also a tonic of great usefulness"
Mr.. T.. Barnecott, West Aylmer,
Ontario, Can, writes: Last winter 1
was i'll with pneumonia after havingIa
grippe. l took Peruna for two months,
when 1 became quite well. l also in
duced a young lady, who was all run
down and confined to the house. to take
Peruna, and after taking Peruna for
three months she is able to follow her
trade of tailoring. ! can recommend
Peruna for all such who are i'll and re-
Quire a tonic"
Pe-ru-na tablets.
Some people prefer to take tablets.
rather than to take medicine in a fluid
form. Such people ear obtain Peruna
tablets which represent the solid me-
dicinal ingredients of Peruna. Each
tablet is equivalent to one average dose
of Peruna.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1908-10-31

seem difficult to the observer, but try 1t just
once and you'll feel that passing the physical test
is far from easy"
Mr.. Westlake is a newspaper man on the stan
of the Chicago Evening Post and his 20 years IN
the newspaper business, part of which was spent
in knocking about in police districts as a reporter,
taught him much regarding the needs of the de-
partment. Before he entered a newspaper office,
he served as a railroad fireman. The constitu-
ton which that rigorous vocation gave him,
along with an enviable muscular development, has
stood him in good stead in demonstrating the use
of the tests before admiring gatherings of would
be cops"
Firemen and stationary engineers are also in
cluded in the civil service physical tests and to-
day Chief Koran of the fire department IS work
ing hard with the civil service officials to have
the standards raised so that an even sturdler
force may be secured to battle with Chicago con-
fagrations. Following is a table, showing what
is required in the way of height and weight be-
fore the strength and agility tests are given:
Minimum Cir
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1908-10-31
Brjduet's Beatitudes.

Blessed is the chunk of beef suet
wrapped in cheese cloth with which
to grease the griddle; it avoids the
smell of burning fat.
Blessed is the teaspoon of vanilla
added to the boiled chocolate. If the
chocolate or cocoa be Of inferior
grade, this is especially valuable.
Blessed are the pieces of stale bread
rolled fine and kept in a mason jar
for use in dressing "warmed-overs."
Mashed potatoes, bits of creamed fish,
macaroni-any leftover dish looks bet
ter for a sprinkling of crumbs, a few
bits of butter, and browning in the
oven.
Blessed is the tapioca cooked with
fruit. Prepare by boiling one-half' cup
tapioca in a quart of water, and aft
erwards baking with alternate layers
of fruit-fresh or canned.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1908-10-31
Place Cards.

These have come to be a necessity
at every formal luncheon or dinner
nowadays. And, indeed, the style has
its practical, sensible side. 1t saves
the confusion consequent upon seating
the guests, and there is not the dan
ger of mismating them-a danger
which has spoiled many a good din
ner. Homemade cards are prettier
and in better taste than those found
in the stores, and have the advantage
Of showing the individual taste of the
hostess. A good idea is to get a like
S of the guests and place it in a
flower. A small kodak picture is east
ly obtained of ones friends, and these,
h%alf-hidden in roses, make al attrac-
tive and interesting decoration.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1908-10-31
German ~Sweetbreads.

boil them in a auc made of a table
spoon flour and one Of butter, moist
ened with the water in which the meat
was first parboiled. Cook together
until thick; add a few drops lemon
juice, and just before serving. STIR In
a well-beaten egg, adding a little wa
ter to prevent curdling.
Variety in omelet is afforded by the
addition of cheese, pepper, mushrooms.
chopped meats, etc, to the eggs before
the last 'folding.s' This is a good way
to dispose Of the leftrovers from
dinner.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1908-10-31
NOT UP TO THE RECORD.
Boy Had, at Least Once Seen Larger
Pedal Extremities.

A pupil of one of the public schools
In, Chicago sends this communication:
Dear Sir: In our school this morn
ing an amusing dialogue took place.
"A primary teacher of Chicago,
wishing to impress on her pupils the
necessity Of greater quiet. said:
"1 am a great deal larger than any
Of you, yet l don't make any noise
when 1 walk around the room.'
"Perhaps,' remarked little se7cn-
year-old Kenneth, you don't wear
shoes
"'Oh, yes, 1 do quickly replied the
teacher; just look. Did you eve see
any larger than mine?
Kenneth surveyed them carefully.
YES he replied, slowly, 'once-in
a shew.'"-Waverly Magazine.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1908-10-31
Some Short Recipes.

For breakfast fill a pan with alter
mating layers of bacon and cold boiled
sweet potatoes. Bake until the meat
is crisp.
Dainty sandwiches are made of
chopped ham into which has been put
a little grated lemon peeling. Spread
on white bread buttered.
Sweet potato croquettes are made
in the same way as potato balls, ex-
cept that they are fried in deep fat.
Served with any kind of pork they are
delicious.
In place of pouring vinegar over
cold boiled beets, try lemon juice. 1t
is more delicate and wholesome.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1908-10-31
ASTONISHED THE DOCTOR
Old Lady Got Well with Change Of
Food.

A great scientist has said we can put
off "old age if we can only nourish the
body properly.
To do this the right kind Of food, of
course, is necessary. The body manu-
features poisons in the stomach end
intestines from certain kinds of ftod
stuffs and unless sufficient of the right
kind is used, the injurious elements
overcome the good.
"aMy grandmother, II years DID,"
writes AN. Y. lady, "had been an in
valid for 10 years from what was
called consumption of the stomach and
bowels. The doctor had given her up
to die. .aAaJ& IErs
..s Il saw so much about Grape.Nuts
that 4 persuaded Grandmother to try
It. She.couldd6t-keep anything on her
stomach for more than a few minutes.
"She began Grape-Nuts with only a
teaspoonful. AS that did not distress
her and as she could retain it, she took
ID little more-untiltshe could take all Of
4 teaspoonfuls at a meal.
"Then she began to gain and grow
strong and her trouble in the stomach
was gone entirely. She got to enjoy
good health for one so old and we
know Grape-Nuts saved her life.
1.-THE doctor was astonished that In
stead of>dying she got well, and with
out a drop Of medicine after she began
the Grape-Nuts." There's q Reason"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek. Mich. Read THE Road to Well
ville," In pkgs.
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
Interest.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1908-10-31

A wing or chicken leg;
And before frost makes them TOO oeaI
1 add a hard-boiled egg.
The man whose dinner every day, =.
Is cold, must have, you see
A slice of pie. ~dOughnuts or cake
To add variety.
So I don't hear from my good man
The smallest "hard times" wall;
Because ahead, with care, I plan
To fill his dinner pail.