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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-18

verse would be the result. that Mr.. Lin
coins great popularity with the aid
given him by the powerful Buchanan
administration, would defeat him. Sen
ator Douglas was victorious and the
democratic state ticket was defeated
AS we all know Mr.. Lincoln ran for
president the first time in 1860. He
made but few, if any speeches, in that
campaign. He did not speak in Rock
Island.
How Arsenal was Landed.
DO you remember anything OF in
tcrest while you were in Washington
with the arsenal committee from Dav-
export, Rock Island and Moline III the
winter of 1S61-62?'
After visiting all the United States
senators and members of the house
outside of Iowa and Illinois north of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-18

erything was left to your wife.
Changes in your domestic relations
have made another will necessary.
You are now Il bachelor or Il bachelors
equivalent. childless widower. 1t is
much harder to write will for n man
Of that type than for a married man.
The man with a family usually gives
away everything he possesses in three
or four clauses. but the bachelor di-
relatives, friends and dependents and
consumes so much time in doing it
that the lawyer is justified in charging
him double the usual fee."-New York
Press
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-18
She Hrgus Daily Short Story
AT the Country Club. BY Temple Bailey.
Copyright, BOBBY NJ NJ. Cunningham

tained a1cGve. They won't see us come |
III. and we can talk until dinner time
The alcove was opposite the fireplace |
and gave full view of the three wo-
men at the low wicker tea table. Mrs. |
Amesbury was prattli.'= rayiy.
You see. dear Juniors money is a
great temptation to the girls. Now,
even Tressie"-
Tressie in concealment gasped, and
there was wrath in her eyes.
Don't mind her. Junior whispered.
Il know you love me for myself"
Tressie whirled around on him.
".Who told you that l cared:" she
demanded. You are taking great
deal for granted, Junior
please can't l take it for granted?'
he urged. Il am going TO propose to
you right now, Tressie, or Mrs. Ames-
bury will never give me another
chance"
They came out of their dream of
happiness some time later to hear An
gela protesting.
But you wouldn't tie such beautiful
girlishness as Tresse's to that worn
out old General Barnes?''
"He is very rich" Mrs. Amesbury
evaded.
Il think Tressie will marry Junior
Mason Aunt Georgia said placidly.
''They are great friends"
Mrs. Amesbury shook her head pity
| ingly.
Junior likes so many girls. Now,
there was that little girl from Ken
| lucky
Behind the curtains Junior growled
"Piffie paffie." but Tressie put her fin
| gers over his lips, and he kissed the
fingers and smiled at her.
Junior Mason is in love with Tres
| Sic" Miss Angela stated, land You
know it, Marion. You had better let
him marry her. and then she will be
out of the running"
| Mrs. Amesbury stared at her sister
in-law haughtily. Il don't know what
you mean, Angela" she said
'Yes, you do" Miss Angela did not
ways been the belle of the Country club
until Tressie Stuart came, and YOU
don't like to abdicate to youth and
beauty"
Mrs. Amesbury Strengthened up in
her chair and glared at the scar Miss
i Angela.
You are insufferable, Angela" she
began, and then. as the three missing
t men appeared in the doorway. she
swept toward them. Eve We're just
talking she miSStated sweetly, "of
| hot Co. n,c
tiers and canvasbackS, don't you think
with orange salad and anything else
| you may suggest
Behind the curtains Tressie and Jun
r ior We're arguing.
| Il am going TO announce it at once,
e Junior insisted.
: But Tressie began.
\ There are no 'butS.'" Junior stated
firmly, land there are a dozen reasons
/ why l should tell them that we are
/. engaged"
Z And just then Mrs. Amesbury discov
cred them.
"Why. Tressie STUART she cried a.
:. she opened the curtains. How Ion:
V have you been here:'
:. .'Oh. half hour Tressie consider
s ed. Haven't we. Junior?'
: Long enough for me to propose T.
Tressie," Junior said, making the as
l. founding statement calmly.
"And she has said Yes" JUNO
II went on. Il know you will congratu
5 late us, Mrs. Amesbury."
g And then with a last fling Mrs
Amesbury gave it up.
el my dear" she said bitingly as sh
kissed the reluctant TresSie, "wh
II would have dreamed that it was poo
10 little you that Junior really cared for:
lie ------------
g CAUSE OF FALLING HAIR.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-18
Why the viii Cost More.

Five years ago certain man made
will. Last week he made another
one. The same lawyer drew up botn
documents. For writing the second
will the lawyer charged twice as much
as for writing the first one
why this difference" asked the eli
ent. Have you attained snch promi-
hence in the legal profession in the
last five years that you are justified
in doubling your fees?'
Not at ALL" said the lawyer. There
was twice as much work on this will
as on your old one. You see. at that
time you were a married man and
your will was short, for with the eX-
ception of a few minor requests ev-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-18

natures highways improved and devel-
oped by the aid of the national govern
ment fer inland commerce from St
Paul to st. Louis and from Chicago to
st. Louis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-18
A Cure for Misery

81 have found cure for the misery
malaria poison produces" says R. NJ.
James of Louellen, S. c. Its called
Electric Bitters, and comes in so cent
bottles. 1t breaks up case of chills
or bilious attack in almost no time;
and it puts yellow jaundice clean out
of commission This great tonic
medicine and blood purifier gives
quick relief in all stomach, liver and
kidney complaints and the misery of
lame back. Sold under guarantee at
all druggists.
Take De Wits Kidney and Bladder
pills. They promptly relieve backache
and weak back. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-18

The democratic party has demonstra-
ted that it is on the right side. 1t has
often predicted troubles to come from
republican policies, and they are GER
tainly here good and plenty now, when
these policies are at the very height
of their power, and have been for 10
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-18

1t is very important and in fact it is
absolutely necessary to health that we
give relief to the stomach promptly
at the first signs of trouble. Take
something once in a while; especially
after meals; something like Kodol for
dyspepsia and Indigestion. 1t will en-.
able your stomach to do its work prop,
erly. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-18

If the Illinois legislature does not
pass an honest direct primary law, the
people next fall will elect members
who pledge themselves to do so, and
these will not be members who are
playing boss" in the present legisla
turp
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-18

The terrible itching and smarting,
incident TO certain skin diseases, is al
most instantly allayed by applying
Chamberlain's Salve. Price % cents.
For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-18
Saturday, January 10, 1903.

If Taft and Woodruff are nominated
will the combination be big Bill and
little Tim?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-18
THE ARGUS,

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue, Rock Island. Ill len
tered at the postofflce Al second-class
matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-18
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.

[Society news. written or telephoned
to the society editor of The Argus, VIII
be gladly received and published. But
in either case the identity of the sender
must be made known, to insure relia-
bility. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address,
Give Informal Reception.-Mr and
Mrs. H. b. Rosenberg at their home,
1913 Tenth avenue, last evening en-
Itertained at an informal reception for
Mr. and Mrs. A. l.. Rogers who were
married 1T Clinton on New Years day.
A company of about 40 friends We're
present and an imprOmptu program of
vocal and instrumental music was given.
The house was prettily decorated with
rel carnations, and a lunch was served
during the evening
Entertains for Niece.-Mrs w. NJ.
Ramser last evening entertained a
party of young people at a we'll ar
ranged party given at the home of
Mrs. Eugenia Ramser. S31 Thirtieth
street, in honor of her niece. Miss
Eugenie Ramser OF Chicago. who is
about TO return to that city after an
extended stay in Rock Island.
Tri-City Social Service Club.-The
monthly meeting of the Tri-city Social
Service club will be held at the Rock
! Island Y. NJ. c. A. Tuesday evening
! The subject for the evening will be
I"Our Visiting Nurses Supper will
! be served at $50
Kings Daughters Meet.-In His
Name circle of Kings Daughters is
| holding a meeting this afternoon al
the home of Miss Irene Don, 1918 Sec
OD6 aypnno
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-18

TERMS - Daily, 10 cents per week.
Weekly, 81 per year in advance.
All communications OF argumentative
character. political or religious, must
have real name attached for publica-
tion. No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every
township in Rock Island county.
/Gu1ss5a zN>
STRA6Es Iss2H co0NcIIS 10
IaTc1I
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-18

BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-18
Tri-city Social Service Club,
Kings Daughters Meet.-m I

Name circle of Kings Daughters is
holding a meeting this afternoon al
the home of Miss Irene Don, 1918 Sec
Ond avenue.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
s~I,07S,0OO,O0O
FOR CZAR'S NAVY
ADMIRALTY PLAN
Duma Commission Hears Plea
for Great National De-
Tense Program.

ST. PETERSBURG. Feb. 20.-Repre-
sentatives of tho Russian Admiralty
submitted today to the Commission of
National Defense Of the Duna the
financial outline of the mueh-discussed
naval program. The matter was dis
cussed with open doors, instead of in
private, as had been expected.
The program is to be completed in
1917. The expenditures involved amount
to 81, 07S, 900. 900. and increases yearly
from the s4$, 500, 900 already included in
the budget of 1908 for the laying down
of four new battleships to a maximum
of SIPS, 900. 900 in the year of 1914. The
expenditure then decreases to $50, 000,0 0
in 1918, and the subsequent expendi-
lures are to be maintained at this
figure.
In reply to a question Admiral
Wirenius, chief of the general staff of
the navy. declared that the Russian
Yards would be, able to handle and
complete the entire program.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
ot tha EvenIng Ser.

ths Editor OF the Evening Star:
Veterans on both sides of the Civil
War have been constant in appeal to
the general government through the
entire Roosevelt administration. in be-
half of the United States %battleship
Maine and the remains of it's dead
which went down with the wreck. with
out avail. until the tenth anniversary
OF her destruction. when the following
resolution was submitted by Congress
mar Sulzer. of New York:
"Resolved, That the Secretary of the
Navy be. and he hereby Is, requested.
if not incompatible with the public in
~terests, to send 10 the House of Rep
r~esentatives. as. early as may be prac-
ticable, all letters and data as to the
present international status and rights.
If any there be, under which the Con-
gress may exercise immediate or future
action for the removal Of the wreck
Of the United states battleship Maine
and provide proper burial for its dead,
now lying with the hulk IN the har-
bor OF Havana, Cuba" VETERAN.
Feb. 90, 1908.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
PRIEST GOES ON
LONG TRIP AFTER
RECENT ILLNESS
Father Catalani, of East Newark,
Leaves for the South for
Needed Rest.

The Rev. Father Peter Catalani. rec
tor of s.. Anthony's r. c. Church, East
Newark. left yesterday for a sojourn
in tho South. He was accompanied
by DR.. #. Leo Calien. also Of East
Newark.
Father Catalan is seeking the return
of his health, having suffered a severe
stroke of paralysis several weeks ago,
which has left him in a weak condi-
ton.
The trip may be extended to Cuba
and Bermuda.
Father Catalani has been in West
Hudson about six years, and has built
up the parish of ST. A%nthony's. which
was intended for Italian Catholics, but
is well attended by English-speaklns
Catholics.
He was born in italy, and after his
ordination to the priesthood served
several Years as a missionary in At
RIGA. In his absence an Italian priest
from this city will take care of the
parish.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
HERR FINES
HIS DEAR FRIEND
R. j. FRANZ, S.
Compliments Exchanged as Ills
Friend in Politics Pays for
Violating Snow Ordinance.

Police Judge Herr at the Second Pre-
cinct Court today fined his bosom
friend, politically and socially. Richard
]. Franz So for failing to remove the
snow from his sidewalk. 4O9-411 Sum-
mer avenue. February s..
When the case was called by Clerk
Oehring. Judge Herr said: 1T gives
me great pleasure to welcome to my
court Mr.. Franz, but am sorry he
appears as a violator of the city ordi-
nance"
Il am glad to be with you at all
times, judge replied Mr.. Franz, "and
1. like you, grieve to realize that | have
transgressed the laws Aof the city. |
desire to enter a plea of ncn vult.''
1T makes me feel sad to inform you
thai even with the plea the full pen
atty will have to be melted out to you
as any other ordinary citizen. which is
five dollars" said the court.
IF the financial condition of the
city will be improved by my trans
gression | will gladly tender you the
amount" replied Mr.. Franz as he
handed up a crisp IS bill.
Mrs. Mary Bergen, who owns a
vacant lot on the southeast corner of
Lincoln and Dslavan avenues, paid SIS
after a warm discussion about a neigh
Dor reporting the matter out of spite.
NJ. T. Hurd paid a like sum for prop
crty at 81 and 81 Mt. Pleasant venue
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
CRITICISES
ARRANGEMENT OF
NEW COURT ROOM
Many Defects Found by Howell
on Inspection of First
Precinct Station.

Judge David T. Howell visited the
new First Precinct building today, and
criticised the general aspect of the
court room, the location and a greater
part of the furniture.
He said the magistrates chair was
so arranged thai the judge had no
privacy. the railing before the bench so
arranged that the prisoners could be
brought out only in single file, that no
accommodations had been provided for
the representatives of the press, and
that the bench was too high.
These faults. found at the first visit,
argue that the judge will not enjoy his
new surroundings while melting out JUS
tice. unless some alterations are made.
The judge was accompanied by Police
Commissioners John Bladder. Clerk
Richard Rooney and Deputy Clerk Ell
mer Freeland.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
]. OVERTON PAINE
DEMANDS MAIL
HELD BY HAYS
Fraud Order Is Called UncOnsti-
tntiOnal by Lawyer for
the Stock Tipster.

Judge Lanning in the United States
Circuit Court. has Issued an order
directing Postmaster Hays to show
cause why he should not be restrained
from holding up the mail of j. 0verton
Paine, the stock tipster, who was ar
rested in August last by Captain Car
rolls men and subsequently released
on a writ of habeas corpus, after being
held for the Grand Jury.
Postmaster Hays is holding Paine's
mail under a fraud order. issued by
the Postmaster-General The order is
sued by Judge Lanning is r%eturnable
March > and Ralph e. I.un, counsel
for Paine. by whom it was obtained.
attacked the Federal statutes in the
bill filed by him. He contends that
the fourth, fifth and fourteenth amend
ments to the Constitution are violated
by the fraud order.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
KISSING CAUSES
MARIE JANSEN TO
RENOUNCE STAGE
Subjected to Ridicnle, Comic
Opera Star Never Will APP
pear in Public Again.

WORCESTER, Mass, Feb. 20.-As a
result of having been Kissed last even
ing, Miss Marie Jansen, the w%ell-known
comic opera star, declared that the APP
pearance was her farewell.
II never will appear in public again"
she said. "This is the first time I ever
have been subjected to ridicule. I feel
the insult, and the atfront came from
those 1 supposed were my friends
Miss Jansen, who is living with
friends in Milford, volunteered her
services at an amateur performance in
that town to take the place of a singer
who was i'll. Her work was such that
she was Missed off the stage and sub.
jecfed to much ridicule by the, audi
ence.
After the performance she was seen
at the home of Mrs. David E. Rock
wood, a prominent resident of Milford,
with whom she has been visiting.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
OF NEWARK'S
FINEST" LOOKS Up
AN EARTHQUAKE
On the Job for Hours, Then
Telephones Station Again
for Orders.

Although the duties of the policeman
are many. but few in the local depart
ment ever realized they could be called
upon to look for an earthquake. There
is one of Newark's finest who can
testify those were his orders Tuesday
from Sergeant Brown. He is Police
man Seigel, of the Fourth Precinct
Station, who passed the civil service
several months ago.
The story lie best told by Sergeant
Suchard, who reels it off in this man
ner.
Say, you know day before yesterday
a powder explosion took place some
where. oh, yes, Wharton, that's the
place. Well, we've got a policeman
here by the name of Seigel, and on that
day the poor fellow had a post in the
annexed district, the Clinton Hill sec
ton. 1t seems the houses up that way
shook, and, as a matter of fact, my
house shook, didn't yours? Anyway
the enants kicked to one of the land
lords, ehdlthE la~ndiordakcked to Seigel,
and hSseafled psSafh Brown and asked
what, he should do.
:" They say there's an earthquake UP
here, sergeant, what shalI1 do2
Why, go look for it. was what San
told him, and the poor fellow started
out on the job. When I relieved Sam
he called me up on the phone and
said: 4 can't find it, sergeant
cant find what2' | asked. Why,
the earthquake
II told MIN it was the effect of the
one in San Francisco, which we all
know about, and he replied. I thought
it wasn't up this way"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
CITY BURIES ERIE VICTIM;
WIDOW WILL SUE ROAD.
County Physician Had Held Up
the Funeral, Awaiting Acc
ton by the Company.

The body of Plegano Guppi. who was
killed by an Erie Railroad train at
Forest Hill on Friday last. will be
buried in potter's field. County Ply
stefan Elliott yesterday held up the
funeral, as he deemed it proper that
as the man was killed OF the o by
which he was employed, the Erie
should bear the funeral expenses. To
Plainclothesman Harmon, of the Sec
ond Precinct. the Erie officials at Jer-
sey city refused TO consider such a
proposition unless the widow signed a
full release claim. This Mrs. Guppi to-
day refused to do, nor is she able to
provide for burial of the body. DR..
Elliott, therefore, ordered the body in
tered at the expense of the city. Suit
against the Erie Railroad will be
brought by the widow er.e
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
FEED U. S.
PRISONERS At
NEWARK'S COST
Chief Of Police COrbitt Lays
Down Law to Deputy
Marshal Mayhem.
SAYS UNCLE SAM OFTEN
JUMPS HIS BOARD BILLS
Alleged "Get-Citizenship- Quick"
P~erjurers Include Cerrato,
Republican Worker.

Chief of Police Corhitt won't feed
federal prisoners hereafter unless the
Newark police are concerned in the
case; The United States, not New
ark, should bear this expense, he de-
clared yesterday afternoon, when
United States Deputy Marshal Joseph
Mayhem, of Jersey City, and Herbert
F.. Dwyer, of the Naturalization Bu-
reau, Washington. ID. c., .trudged
through the pelting storm with three
Italians charged with violation of the
naturalization laws and asked Desk
Sergeant Thomas Tracey to lock the
prisoners up.
II want you to understand right
now" said the chief, that l do not
intend the city of Newark to feed gov
eminent prisoners. If these men are
to be kept here, you government en-
ployees must see to it that the city is
paid for all expenses incurred.
And 1 want you to understand that,
before the prisoners are taken away
from here, their food bill must be
paid. The last time prisoners of this
kind were kept here, meals were or
dered and the city had to foot the ex-
.pense. l don't intend that this shall
happen again.
well" replied Mayhem, THE last
time ] brought prisoners here |. paid
for their meals out of my own pocket,
and have not got anything for it, but
| will see that if these men eat here
their expenses will be paid"
The prisoners arc Pietro Cerrato, Of
46 Fourteenth avenue; Vincenzo de
Benedette. SO Wallace street. and Car
mielo Pulvirento, Ill South Orange
avenue, all charged with swearing
falsely to obtain naturalization papers.
Ccrrato is considered a political boss
among certain Republican workers,
and is looked or by his fellow
c%ountrymen as "A "big fellow" 1t
is alleged that Cerrato could always
be relied upon to make citizens when
ever he vas asked to show big returns
on election day. He asked Chief Cor
bit for permission to send for his
lawyer, and hardly had the men been
taken downstairs when the lawyer APP
peared.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
RAILROAD GIVEN
RIGHT To CROSS
STREETM GRADE
Kearny Town Council Sees No
Danger on ~Meadows-New
Garbage Contract.

The Newark and Hudson Railroad
was given permission asst night by the
Kearny Town Council to cross Bergen
avenue and Frank Creek at the eleva-
ton of one foot above the present grade
of the Belleville turnpike. The rail-
road will cross the turnpike at a point
$50 feet southeast of the present New
York and Greenwood Lake Railroad.
1t is said the Hudson County officials
may try to stop the railroad from
crossing the streets.
Bids were opened for the disposition
of garbage and the contract was
awarded to A. f. Kazenmeyer for $120
a year against the offer of E.. Dinert
of $50.
In communications. Sergeant John
Smith and Jeremiah Sawyer took ex-
ceptions to the statement mad in a
newspaper that they were near the
store of John w. Reid in Kearny I'VE
nue., Kearny, the night of the burglary.
The officers requested an investigation
by the Council.
Albert LaDiere, in a letter, stated
hat he intended to seek restoration
to the police force. He was dropped
some time ago on the charge of re-
porting late at his post. George A.
Holt was appointed a chanceman on
the police force.
Councilman David w. Reid brought
up the matter of the poor trolley serv-
ice in the town, and commended thai
an inspector should be located there.
The clerk was instructed to write the
Public Service Corporation and ask
that a representative attend the next
meeting.
Building Inspector Ralph S. Young
offered s120 for the towns dock prop
erty at the foot of johnson avenue.
No action was taken.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
NEWARKER INVENTS NEW
WOMAN'S COLLAR PIN.
Wbittstein's Double Clasp Idea
Fastens MiIady's Collar and
Keeps 1t in Its Place.

A device which promises to be as
widely known as the pigs in Glover
puzzle was patented recently by
Charles T. Whittstein, of 70 Lincoln
park. The device is already on the
market. Mr.. Whittstein's invention is
a double collar pin, which not only fas-
tens a woman's collar securely in the
back, but acts as a supporter, holding
the collar firmly in position and pre-
venting it's becoming wilted.
The two pins, one at the top and one
at the bottom of the collar, are Joined
together with ar ornamental bar, and
the entire pin is made as one piece.