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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09
Sept. 9 In History.

10S7-William the Conqueror died; born
1927.
1513-Battle of Flodden; James ". OF
Scotland. so of his mobiles and TO-
600 of his men slain.
17S9-William Cranch Bond. American
astronomer. born; died 1859.
1So0-President Fillmore signed the act
admitting California as state.
1899-Dreyfus convicted and sentenced
to 10 years imprisonment
1900-General Innis NJ Palmer, e. S.
A.. retired, veteran of the Mex
lean and civil wars. died at Chevy
Chase, Nd; born 1925.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09
NTOULD you like to have the

your stockings absolutely guaranteed?
No holes, no darning. If SO. read Nc
Cabe's ad.
Charles Rain and Alice Nape. both
of Rock Island, were united in mar
riage this morning by Justice G. Al
bert Johnson.
Miss LaPorte and her force of ex-
pert trimmers are all back from Chi.
cago and are as busy as bees ON the
new pattern hats.
The family of A. G. Cramer has re
moved from LIZ Second avenue to
their recently purchased home at 934
| 1wenty-second street.
! Charles A. Powers and Hattie viii
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09

liams were united in marriage yester-
day afternoon by Justice w. F. Schroe
der Both of the young people are of
this city and they will make their flu
ture home here.
Careful planning permits McCabe'5
to offer most interesting collection
of latest petticoats at extremely low
prices. One special for Thursday, a
lot of rich black rustling silk taffeta
petticoats at 1887 each.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09

Mothers and daughters and even the
men of the house who get out of town
or dine out when there are household
disturbances, wash days or cleaning is
being done at home, find it great
pleasure to come here for lunch and
very many are Getting the habit"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09
nrnace work. 1526-152S Fourth ave-

furnace work. 1526-152S Fourth ave-
nue..
The name Regis on shoe is an abb
solute guarantee of quality and style.
McCabes, exclusive agents.
Women's new tailored suits showing
the exclusive style features ere being
plentifuliy displayed at McCabe's.
Grand ball given by the Trio club at
Milan hall, Wednesday evening, Sept.
g. Admission, gentlemen so cents.
A great demonstration of the famous
Rengo belt corset and the we'll known
Regis eorsets now going on at Nc
Cabe's.
Would you like to have the wear OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09
THE W E1TH Err
Generally fair tonight and Thursday
not much change In temperature.
J. VI. SHERIER, Local Forecasfer

Temperature at . n. n., g.; at 3 u. M,
"a. Maximum temperature In last ~
hours, Sd; minimum, 81. Velocity of
wind at . Il. M, ; miles per hour. Stage
of water, "a feet, IL fall of Il foot in
last "a hours. Precipitation, none.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Sun sets 6:15, rises 5:31: moon sets
$40 a. m.; moons age IA days; 7:o3 a.
m, eastern time, moon full in constel-
lation Aquarius; moon at Perigee, near
est EARTH
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09
Notice.

Court of Honor, No. 81, election OF
officers at regular meeting. Thursday
Sept. 10. A full attendance is re
quested.
]. B. JOHNSON. Chairman.
J. F. CRAMER, Recorder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09
Faded.

Tess = Yes, she said her husband
married her for her beauty, What do
you think of that? Jess-Well, think
her husband must feel like widower
now.-Philadelphia Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09
REAFfIRm STATE PLATFORM
Prohibitionists Meet at Springfield in
Convention,

Springfield, H.. Sept. 9.-Robert H.
Patton of Springfield and Rev. E. l..
Eaton of Evanston were nominated as
presidential electors at large at the
state prohibition convention here to.
day. The platform adopted at the con-
vention here in May, 1908, was reaf-
firmed. =
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09
c.S.MGcabe E. Co:
8ROCK ISLAND ILL T 4ls1Sd1 AZ 4S sEsds6

CUCCESS begets success. Each sea-
son s success makes us able to serve
you better; each success enables us
to give You a larger share of the profits.
Our profit sharing plan of giving Green
Trading Stamps on all cash purchases is
welcomed by hundreds of customers as
most liberal and practical way of sharing
the profits.
For these stamps you get your choice
of hundreds of beautiful presents that
dom cost you cent.
Visit the IS. & H." premium par
lors in the new Safety building and see
for yourself some of these useful, orna-
mental and handsome gifts. Remember
they cost you nothing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09

from the unofficial returns being that
James A. Shaw of Bloomington de-
feated B. F. Cloud CT Decatur for
clerk of the supreme court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09
TAREFUL planning permits

4 us to offer a most interesting collection Of
fall models in petticoats which represent
values that combine style with effectiveness and en-
hances the slenderness popularized by the present
fashion.
In the new fall petticoats fullness around the
waist and hips is eliminated. Many effective styles
in rich. plain colors, beautiful stripes. some with
fluffy founces.
To direct sharp attention to this showing of hand
petticcats offer special lot Of rich black
silk Taffeta Pettcoats all day Thursday for 387.
They are pure silk. Rustng Taffeta wide full sec
tional founce lavishly tucked and SHRED note the
price. 1887.
Any woman who has wanted beautiful silk petit
coat and has longed hear the rustic but has been
unable to afford the luxury. has good chance
Thursday for 367.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09
One CHANGE in Vote.

Springfield, ILL.,, Sept 9.-The Off
cial vote cast at the primary held
Aug. was announced today the only
change made by the official figures
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09
RIVER BULLETIN.

A slight falling tendency in the Mis-.
sissippi will continue from below Du.
buque TO Muscatine.
J. M. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09
CITY CHAT.
Kerler & Co. weave rugs.
Buy a home of Reidy Bros.

herIer d co. weave rugs.
Buy home of Reidy Bros.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Godfrey's laundry gives green trad.
ing stamps.
Real estate bargains. Walkers
want ads.
Benjamin Bleuer, teacher of violin
zoos Sixteenth street, phone SILK.
Let Krell & Johnston do your tin
and furnace work. 1916 Third avenue
Lewis Single Binder cigar-richess
most satisfying smoke on the market
H. T. Siemon wants your tin ant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-09

Raiah Cement Demon
stration in China Depart
ment. The simplest and
best china cement on the
market.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11
The FARM WATER.
II Should Be Piped in Some Way to
All Buildings Where Needed.

All farm buildings should be sup
piled with water brought underground
IN pipes from the source OF water sup
ply. The barns as well as the dwell
ings should be thus supplied The
cost is small and the convenience
great. siany a farmer is carrying
water year after year not only for his
stock but for the use Of the family
when the water should be always at
hand The chief reason for this is
the lifelong habit Of the farmer. which
he does not see the advantage Of
changing.
Recently a case came to the atten-
ton of the writer that shows how a
man will hang to an old condition
when he has no reason for doing SO.
a young man from one of the farms
went to college and got some new
ideas. He studied farm mechanics.
and got little taste for mechanical
engineering. When he returned to
the farm he saw many things that
might be done 20 increase the COM
fort of the family and make the work
easier.
One Of the draw backs OF the farm
was the necessity for carrying water
some hundreds OF feet Co the house
and the barn. and this water had to be
carried In pals. Moreover. during
most Of the year the boys mother
had 20 carry the water that was used
In the kitchen. The father was op-
posed to any improvements and re-
fused 90 let the boy exercise his abil-
ity In making improvements.
On the hin a little way from the
house was a perpetual spring sufi-
ciently high above the house so that
If a pipe were laid the water would
OF itself flow into the kitchen. The
temptation for the boy 20 utilize this
SUPPLY was so great that he could not
resist it. SO the first time he went
to town he laid In a supply of ripe
and the materials for making Joints
and connections. with taps and fau-
Gets. Then he began his work clan
destinely When his father would be
away FOR half n day or so the young
man would dig a trench, lay what pipe
he could and cover &c up again before
his father got home He continued
this tin he had laid the pipe from the
spring to the house. had made all at
tachments and had the water running
into the sink. where his mother could
use Il az will and without effort
At this stage ne was no longer able
20 keep the secret from the head Of
the house. AS Il had gone so far the
father accepted the fact as accom-
piishcd, but ne refused permission to
the boy TO carry the pipe just little
further TO the barns. Ii is a strange
thing that people will become so set
in their ways" as not 90 avail them
selves OF natural laws. which were
created 20 serve them.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11

the hounds viii point toward the cen
ter and meet az the reach On the
aNles. "a, a, can be put pieces OF gas
pipe for the sake of greater strength
The plate "p' is made OF iron and
boltcd TO the hounds. so that the reach
viii slide easily There Is also a hole
70 let a pin In 20 hold the reach. When
these pieces are put together the back
gear is complete with the exception OF
the snatch blocks. b. b." which are
bolted on the top 10 hold the logs in
place. These blocks are fastened on
by means of fat piece of iron bolted
at either side.
The front gear is made like the back.
with the exception OF the turntable.
the sides OF which are made Of wood
and the cross pieces Of iron. The sides
of the turntable are placed In the
notches where the hounds were I'm the
back gear. and the notches are made
straight instead OF slanting.
The tongue Is fastened on by two
iron rods fat where they fasten on
70 the tongue. The other ends.of the
rods form hooks which fasten into
two bolts. "a. d." having rings on one
end.
The wheels. says Mail and Breeze.
are made OF fat pieces sawed of the
ends OF logs, through the center OF
which a hole is bored. When using
the wagon the snatch blocks may be
turned so that the logs can be rolled
over the end.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11
FARM BITS.

Be judicious with your praise
In any bed of roses one must beware
of thorns.
Manure for wheat should be kens
near the surface.
All root crops keep best when coy.
cred with damp sand.
On thin clay lands rye will in most
cases prove preferable crop IN
wheat, especially If it can be used as
pasture for live stock.
Don't go to the institute to talk on
cooperation in farming when vour
own wood pile is exhausted. Con.
sistency must begin at home.
One good ration for pigs consists
OF corn. one part; barley. one Dart
and wheat shorts. one part.
II is doubtful IL skim milk can be
more profitably used than in feeding
growing pigs.
The pigs should have dry pens and
dry feed lots.
FAN pigs must have summer condi-
tons.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11
XIII of the Rats

An experienced person with a dog
and ferret trained to work together
can kill many rats where they are
numerous. but the amateur is unlikely
to have much success. Where rats
burrow in the fields. they can be
killed by fumigating with carbon BIZ
sulphide. Saturate a wad of cotton
or other absorbent material with the
liquid and push it into the burrow.
Pack soil over the opening to prevent
the escape of gas.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11
HOMEMADE SMOKE HOUSE
Can Be Constructed Out Of a Couple
Of Empty Barrels.

When one has only a few pieces Of
meat TO smoke, a smokehouse NAV
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11
Plant Trees.

The best agricultural conditions ex.
list where from 10 to % per cent. of
the land is in growing forest. While
the great plains may never be thickIy
timbered, tree planting should never.
theless be encouraged. The quick
disaster that follows where the tim.
Der is all removed has been noted in
more than one case in the central
and eastern United States.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11
To Protect W.lsts

The "modesty vest" is a very useful
bit of wearing apparel. as it is but
toned to the back OF a cloth coat and
protects the dark velvet collar from
soiling a white waist 1t may be made
Of silk or linen
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11

or many New England farmers,
where frosts are likely TO strike silo
corn at any time. Some claim that
hard frosted corn makes good silage.
and also that the quality of the sill.
age is even improved slightly If the
corn is frozen.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11
SATURDAY JANUARY II, 1908.
Az : 5(sSl
1fYTPS51.sss:.1,:E.,ss51 :.
- ~ a.
wAeoN FoR HAuLINe Loos.
Directions for Its Construction by the
Farmer Himself.

Take some pieces Of two by four
and with a draw knife cut out the
aXles. The lower part Of back axle Is
one solid piece Of wood. In Ct are cut
notches for the hounds at either side
and notch in the center for the
reach. over this is placed another
timber with notches cut TO cor
respond with those OF lower piece.
The side no,ches in both upper and
lower pieces are cut slantng. so that
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11

lower barrel 10 allow the attendant 10
add fresh fuel when necessary. The
upper barrel has either hooks in its
bottom or sides. the bottom of the bar
rel being now uppermost. or rods pass
Ing through the sides on which 10
hang the meat.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11
THIS WILL HELP SOME.
An Ingenious Device for Drawing
Water from Cistern.

In the absence Of a better arrange.
ment the continuance shown IN the &C
companying Illustration will be found
20 work satisfactorily
An explanation seems scarcely nee.
essary. However, / will say that I
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11

be improvised by
taking two empty
barrels and ar.
ranging them as
illustrated. In the
lower barrel set
a kettle OF smol-
dering chips or
corn cobs. An
opening is cut in
one side Of fha
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11

used the skeleton OF a rubber tire
wheel from discarded buggy A
pieces OF plank was nailed TO a pole
with holes through which the rope
passes to keep it in the groove A
sack of sand tied at the opposite end
balances the bucket of water
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11
Don't prun stnck

Preventing disease does not mean
drugging. but plain. common sense in
cleanliness, sunlight fresh air. pure
food and water.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11

Slightly frosted corn when put into
the siIo is none the worse for the
8reezing, according 10 the experience
The Washington times., 1908-04-15
ing Man.

- ms leading woman. Mr.. Goodwin has
peen ousy denying reports that he was
20 rellre from the stage 10 become a
INNER and other reports that Miss Good
IIch was 10 retire from the stage to be
In Chicago three weeks ago Mr.. Good
win said:
There is no more chance Of nv Ieav-
ING the stage than there is OF Miss
SToodrlch marrying a young man from
Nevada. He asked her TO marry him. II
she mad said Yes there would have
Deen chance that they would marry -
Mr.. Macmillan is the young man
from Nevada referred 10 BY Mr. Good
WIN me latter did not know that for
more man six months his leading wOm-
an ana Mr.. Macmillan had been engaged
10 De married and that they had agreed
70 postpone the marriage ceremony iii
me emo o. the present theatrical season
Mr.. Macmillan. whose father vs. 7.
lawyer IN Nevada. has been IN the min
lAs BUSINESS IN Montana and Nevada for
more man ten years. He Is president OF
me observation-disclosures Mining Com
pany' or -Goldheld. lie and Miss Good
IIch met while she was PLAYING an on
Edgement there with Mr. Goodwin 4 81
ear; II was during that tour that Mr.
OO2uNln decided to combine mining ,4-{tf,
atu ng and became interested IL, ssversi
en- eTprlSes In Nevada Mr.. GOodvyf--,s
contracts with Miss Goodrich have Two
more years 10 run, but Miss Goodrich
i,as announced that she will not return
10 the stage - ID
The Washington times., 1908-04-15
Lucky Months for Weddiaos

The facts show that the spring Is the
favored time for weddings in this coun-
try, with Cupid's very busiest season
coming along in June The June bride
IS considered especially fortunate and
the June month can be generally relied
upon for an suspicious day for the
launch into marimony.
In Holland. however, May IS consid-
cred the best month in the whole wear
for being married in, and May brides
and Tablespoons look forward conf
IDENTIFY TO happy future
In Russia winter weddings ere conSid-
cred the luckiest. and picturesque
while weddings in January Uhe best
month OF all for marriage, according 10
Slav BELIEF are the social events Of G.
Petersburg and sIoscow.
About an eighth OF the weddings in
Scotland take place in June. the month
OF roses which IS also first favorite as
a marriage month among Swedish
women
February is the favorite month for
weddings in Italy aud the popular time
IS just before Lent begins.
The Washington times., 1908-04-15
BARE BRANCHES
BLOSSOM INDOORS
INTO PRETTY P0SY

Bare twigs and branches seem about
as Unpromising as any material that
one could imagine for a bouquet, but
they really blossom out in the house to
make very beautiful winter "posy"
Any time now viii dc TO gather the
branches Select those about two feet
In length. and fairly large around.
Those from crab apple or common
apple trees. peach. pear, chsrry, or plum
trees are suitable.
Look at the branches sharply before
cutting them. to make sure which ones
WIN blossom best. If you chance to get
branch that is destined 20 bear only
leaves tie result may BE- springlike and
pretty. but IL won't b. the bouquet
YOU had looked for. You can tell the
difference once you know that on the
fruit trees the leaf buds are slender and
pointed, while the fruit buds are nearly
round, II You are tomboy. or have q
small brother. you can get the most
flower buds By climbing the trees. for
the lower branches as rule have more
leaves than flowers.
Take good sized glass fruit Jars and
MI them with water, putting In a small
piece OF charcOaFt 20 keep 1t sweet. The
larger the jar the better. for the stems
must not be the least bid crowded.
However. II is better 20 use the class
jars, as the sunlight can peRtrate 70
the stems through the glass
You viii be surprised 10 see how
quickly the stems drink I'D water and
you mustn't let the water get low, or al
your care will be lost. Every time the
Jars are rehlled. stand them IN the sink
ana let the water run over them. so
tnat an impurities from the decaying
bark VIII be carried OF.
The Washington times., 1908-04-15
EVENING GOWNS
OF RICH SILKS
GAINING FAVOR

Dinner gowns made of rich broeaded
silk OF a texture almost as soft as that
or Liberty satin, are being worn by
smart dressers. The skirts Of these
gowns are made with long trains and
are finished without other trimming
than a band Of lace at the hem. even
this being frequently omitted. The
waist accompanying such a toilet is al
most invariably of lace matching that
on the skirt. with narrow bias folds Of
brocade. edged with gold or silver SOU
tache, by way Of garniture- Rarely or
never is the cOrsage made OF the silk
the mode Of the moment being the waist
that suggests the skirt even while con
trasting sharply with IT,
Following along these lines quite
charming gowns for reception or even
ing wear might be secured at half the
usual cost could they but be fashioned
at home, selecting some OF the pretty
inexpensive silks for their development.
II IS possible 10 obtain one OF the eX-
quisite. soft-drapfng satins at a r1oder-
ate price. and these, with an absolutely
plain skirt and a draped waist of satin
ana ana iace combined. are quite the newest
lnlnS. Moreover, they are not especially
oifhcult TO make-certainly not more SO
than the skirts and waists for ordinary
wear that most women think nothing or
attempting. A gown Of this sort. too,
Wouid De an acquisition OF real value 10
me woman who does not get out a great
deal. and who. because Of this usually
cings 70 the mistaken idea that almost
any kind Of makeshift will do 10 wear
when she does go. II Is actually the
truer economy to have one really nice
frock that viii stand a seasons wear
ana retain its dignifed appearance
throughout than TO try TO fIrbish m
an old waist or skirt with new trim
mlngs on each occasion. which will. in
the long run, cost almost as much. with
expenditure.
The Washington times., 1908-04-15
Items for the Housewife

piscolored cups and dishes used for
baking can be made as new by rubbing
the brown stains with a flannel dipped
into whiting.
When ironing, the best thing with
which 10 rub the irons is a fairly large
pad Of folded brown paper. This will
also serve to test their heat Besides
this a cloth should be kept at hand
on which to wipe OFF any flakes OF
SCOT or dirt. a small piece Of wax is
excellent for producing a gloss when
rubbed on the iron, and paranin has
the same effect
Sour milk should be added to the
water with which linoleum and OIL
cloths are washed, and this will make
them look new
Melted butter is a very good substi-
tgte for olive oil in salad dressing.
Many prefer the butter 10 oil.
tish That IS TO be fried should be
oIuered 10 be sent early. as il cooks
much better IL previously rolled some
TINE IN clean cloth 10 insure perfect
dryness.
When vegetables cook dry and scorcn
or burn. set the vessel at once in a
httle cold water. and they win taste
very little, II any. OF the scorChing.
constant backing is likely To fniura
the leather of boots before very LONG
LuI TINS eYll may be guarded against
10y occasionally about once in three
EthSJ Washing or all the backing and
fuDDlnE oil Into the leather
For dlSposing OF frying-pans. etc. take
an Ordinary piece Of wood the length of
the side Of the gas stove. about tbree.
incneS wide and one inch thick. Nail
JlIS at the side of the wall near the
gas stove, faSten in it either nails or
screw eyes, and you have an excellent
Slrlp on which to hang the tinware, il
is out OF sight and space is saved
some cooks claim that the flavor OF
cocoa Is improved by a little cinnamon
ing.
The best way to keep windows from
kteamlng or frOsting Is TO clean the in
side Of the window with a cloth moist
ened with pure glvCerine. wiping IL SO
as TO leave only a trace of the gIVceriue
Old stockings make eNCelIent floor
polShers- Split open and sew two to-
Eether. cutting off the feet If they are
much darned- They are also excellent
for polishing shoes
To clean venetian blinds. wash each
lath separately with water. to which
e. little ammonia is added Sponge with
clean water. and dry with a soft cloth.
When parsley is not ObtainabIa for
EarnishinE use the tips from the celery.
or fnely-sliced outer leaves OF Brussels
sprouts.
The Washington times., 1908-04-15
4 Prospect of Pockets

1t is said that pockets are TO return
WIN me fashions Of the spring, but in
spite OF the rumor no one has ventured
TO foretell where these comforts 10
famininity will be placed In the cos
tune. Is 1t that they Will be fastened,
as OF old, TO the Underskirt, or viii they
take their old position at the placket.
or perhaps will they be cunningIy
placed in the be Z OF one or the new
semi-pTincess gowns2
Perhaps they will find a nesting place
az the end OF the long sash ends. so
popular this year. or. again. there Is a
possibility that they may be sewn to
the hem Of the dress. OF course. no
matter where they are, Il will only be
possible 20 use them 10 carry the dainty
mouchOir OF milady