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Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-30
Note That 100000.

Several who like to keep themselves
acquainted with the affairs of the
wealthy and to discuss them in an in
innate way are remarking that after
all Count Boni de Castellane is not
such bad fellow In proof of this
they recite that Boni is now in a
French court in an effort to regain the
custody of his children from Mrs.
Helie de Sagan, who started as Anna
Gould and in the second chapter was
Boni's wife. The commentators are re-
marking that if Boni was not a good
fellow at heart he would not be troub-
ling himself to get these children.
1t is feared that some are overlook
ing line or two in Count Boni's petit
tion to the court. 1t is true that most
flourish and space is given to COM
mentS on custody of the children and
many lofty reasons are assigned why
Count Boni's mother should have the
little folks, but down near the bottom
of the petition it is asked that when
the children are handed over there
shall come with them the sum of $780,
900 a year, the money to be furnished
by their mother, formerly Anna Gould,
later the counts spouse, now Madame
Helie de Sagan. Don't forget that $780,
900 a year the count is asking; posi-
bly, it has bearing on the case.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-30

Handsome is as handsome gets itself
advertised. Hold up your heads, girls,
and jolly the reporter and the photog-
rapher.
The size of mans pocketbook may
have nothing to do with the size of
his heart, but in many instances it does
seem to have bearing upon his num-
ber of friends.
The tactful people are those that
have a wonderful instinct that leads
them to search out the raw spots and
by their manner deny the existence of
the same raw spots.
There Is no question that some peo.
pie are smart, and because of just this
there Is no question that some other
people do smart.
The only reason that we ever hate
anybody Is to give expression to the
downright meanness that is fostering
in our own systems.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-30

ter favorite. for the Derby than Nc
Gregor In 1870. So rosy were his
chances that odds of 0 to were laid
on him to an enormous amount, and
the money was considered as good as
won. To the Consideration, however,
Of his hackers, he seemed unable to
move freely In the race and finished a
bad fourth behind horses who were
not in the same century with him.
There was no doubt whatever that
Macgregor had been drugged, but who
the rascal was who did the dastardly
trick is as much mystery today as 1t
was at the time.
1t Is of this race that the following
remarkable story Is told: During the
night before the race jockey called
Swift saw the finish of the Derby In a
dream. He saw Kingcraft. which he
recognized, pass the post winner by
length and half, followed by q
dark brown horse which he could not
Identify and with Macgregor, the ia
yOrite, bad fourth. In spite Of the
jeering of his friends, to whom he told
the story, he backed Kingcraft for
every sovereign he could raise, and, to
his delight as to the disgust Of the
scoffers, he saw his dream exactly re-
produced-the fayorite badly beaten
and the despised Kingcraft winning a
small fortune for him.
Even more remarkable is a story Of
that great Derby race of 1862, won by
the despised outsider Caractacus, rid
den by Parsons. the stable lad. Al
though Caraetacus was SO badly
thought of that Jim Goater point
plank refused to ride him and odds Of
40 to were freely offered against him,
tipster gave him as certain winner
on the strength of a dream in which
his blind daughter had seen the horse
win with little boy on his back as
pale as death" How vividly accurate
was this dream forecast was admitted
by all who saw the finish Of that sensa-
tional race.-London Tit-Bits.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-30
READING THE STARS.
An Authors Mastery Of the Science Of
Navigation.

Navigation.
"By the end of the week, teaching
myself" writes Jack London in Har-
per's Weekly of his mastery of the sci
ence of navigation, Il was able to do
divers things. For instance, 1 shot the
North star, at night, of course-got its
altitude, corrected for index error, dip.
etc, and found our latitude. And this
latitude agreed with the latitude of the
previous noon corrected by dead reck-
oning up to that moment. Proud?
Well, l was even prouder with my
next miracle. was going to turn in at
8 O'Clock. l worked out the problem
self instructed and learned what, star
of the first magnitude would be pass
ing the meridian around half past 8.
This star proved to be Alpha Crucis.
had never heard of the star before. !
looked it up on the star map. 1t was
one of the stars of the Southern Cross.
What, thought 1! Have we been sailing
with the Southern Cross in the sky of
nights and never known it.? Dolts that
we are! Gudgeons and moles!
couldn't believe it. 1 went over the
problem again and verified it. Charmi-
an had the wheel from till 10 that
evening. l told her to keep her eyes
open and look due south for the South
ern Cross, and when the stars came out
there shone the Southern Cross low on
the horizon. Proud? No medicine man
nor high priest was ever prouder. Fur
thermOre. with the prayer wheel l shot
Alpha Crucis and from its altitude
worked out our latitude, and still fur
thermore l shot the North star, too,
and it agreed with what had been told
me by the Southern Cross. Proud?
Why, the language of the stars was
mine, and / listened and heard them
telling me my way over the deep"
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-30
A Japanese-American Compact.

Unofficial Washington advices are to
the effect that the governments of the
United States and Japan>-have Ell
tered into compact covering the pol
icies of the two countries in the
Pacific, and to preserve the independ-
ence and integrity of China.
The announcement, If true, is most
important one, and triumph of peace.
Great Britain entered into treaty
with Japan following the close of the
Russo-Japanese war, and that action
forced the hand of the Washington
government. With Great Britain a
possible ally of Japan in a war with
this country, dangers too grave and
threatening of our security would be
presented. fo- Canada, British pos
session, borders on the Pacific, and
between the mainland of Canada and
the United States there is only an
imaginary lire. Furthermore. Crest
Britain Is the largest of the sea pow
ers, and Japan stands next to the
United States in naval strength, Ger
many being second
= The counsel to this nation to steer
clear of entangling foreign alliances
was disregarded when we took the
Philippines and began what must
prove to be incur case as in the case
of every other nation on the face OF
the globe, the disastrous colonial pol
Icy. The seizure of the Philippines
made us disputant with Japan 70.
power in the Pacific, and has imposed
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-30

ers if you keep that sort Of thing up.
Better see doctor about it"
You'd better see an oculist yourself
if your eyes are so dull to real lowell
ness" retorted Ned. when you have
finished your breakfast let me know,
and I'll come and get mine. The lease
here runs out at the end of this month.
1 guess l won't renew. my share, Maui
rer. Better get some one else"
Think I'll move, too," assented
Maurer. II don't want to stay here
with a female freak like that living
across the way. I'll stop at the Office
on the way out and tell them to look
for another tenant"
He went out to lonely breakfast
and when he had gone Bellington
came out to play with the cold chops
and the lukewarm coffee. He did not
go to the drawing board in spite of
the splendid inspiration Of the girl
across the way.
He was tremendously fond of Mau-
rer, and this abrupt termination OF
their friendship, coming as it had. un-s
settled him for work. He could only
puff at his pipe and wonder what 1t
would be like to set up housekeeping
alone in a smaller apartment He
| would take an apartment in the same
house to be near the girl. but he would
2, need only one room.
Maurer paid the larger share Of the
| Joint rental He was making more
money and insisted that he would pay
as much were he alone. Ned had ap-
| preciated his kindness, and when he
did not look at the girl he reproached
himself for his new ingratitude.
| But when he saw the little brown
head and the delicate profile through
the window opposite he told himself
that an unseeing brute like Maurer did
not deserve sympathy.
! The luncheon came up and was sent
back untasted, and the afternoon shad-
ows grew into dusk, and still Ned sat
and smoked and thought.
The girl was gone now, but he could
still fancy that she was there, and he
was SO absorbed with his thoughts
that he did not hear the key turn in
the lock, and not until Maurer burst
| in with a whoop that ratified the
shades on the electric globes did he
rouse himself.
Were both right, old man, shouted
Maurer as he dragged Ned from his
chair and forced him to participate in
an impromptu war dance about the
tiny parlor. "The prettiest girl in the
world lives across the way. but your
prettiest girl is not my prettiest girl,
thank heaven! There are two Of 'em.
old man. yours and mine-at least
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-30

Ever since he had come to the city
he and Crosby Maurer had been the
firmest of friends. For three years
they had lived together in the little
four room apartment that had become
real home to them, and so closely
had they studied each others peculiar
tiles there were none of the outbreaks
of i'll humor that had spoiled many
lsuch arrangements. This was the first
time that there had come a real clash,
and Bellingham felt it keenly.
In, time the edge Of the trouble wore
away, but there was no real resump-
ton of the old friendship. Maurer was
still too hurt to forget all that had
been said in, the heat of passion.
| though he had forgotten the things he
had said to Ned at the first disag gree
ment
While there was a careful observ-
ance of the old forms, back of them
was lacking the real regard that had
made them something more than
| forms.
| Vainly Ned sought to overcome his
reversal Of opinion, but it was nearly
two weeks before he could change
Then as he was dressing one morning
he CHANGED to glance through the half
opened shutters, and a moment later
he was in his friends room.
you win?' he cried with such alb
ruptness that Maurer cut himself with
the razor he was welding. "That girl
ts a raving beauty, Maurie. Funny
that should have taken that dislike
to her, but it's gone now. She's al
that you say she is"
And that isn't much," was the re
ply In cold contempt. Funny l should
have raved about her. She looks like
q chorus girl. 1t was a shock wheI
saw her this morning.
Are you crazy?" stormed Ned
"Why, she's the daintiest little woman
the world can show. She's better look
ing and sweeter than 1 thought she
was ut first
''She'S tricky sort Of young per
son." observed Maurer calmly. lone
day she looks like the real thing. an(
then again she looks utterly common
place. Funny you can only rave abou
her on one of her unintereSting days
suppose that from now on you'll b,
drawing brunette dwarfs, no matter
what sort of heroines the author likes
You'll lose your pull with the publish
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-30
Colds and Group in Children.

"My little girl is subject to colds,
says Mrs. William H. Serig, No. Al
Fifth street, Wheeling, w. Va. 'Last
winter she had severe spell and d
terrible cough, but l cured her with
Chamberlain Cough Remedy without
the aid of doctor, and my little boy
has been prevented many times from
having the Group by the timely use o.
this syrup. This remedy is for sale b!
|all druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-30
TALES OF THE DERBY.
Mysteries Of the Famous Classic of
the English Turf.

Mysteries of the Famous Classic of
the English Turf.
If it were possible to write the full
and true history of the Derby it would
contain some startling revelations of
strange doings behind the scenes of
which the public has little suspicion
and no actual knowledge.
There is, for instance, little doubt
that very different tale would have
been told of Teddington's Derby but
for the prompt action of his wide
awake owner. Sir Joseph Hawley.
When the Kentish baronet attended
the York spring meeting Of 1851 he
was amazed to find the bookmakers
eager to lay odds to any amount
against his colt, who was looked on as
a certain winner of the blue ribbon n
few weeks later. Sir Joseph at once
scented mischief, and, leaving the
course, he travelled as fast as relays
of swift horses could take him to his
training quarters, where he communi-
Gated his suspicious to Alec Taylor, his
trainer.
As the result Of their deliberations
Teddipgton was at once removed to
another box. placed under the charge
of different boy and strict watch
kept over him night and day. What
/ ever scheme was on foot to disable the
horse was thus effectually checked.
Teddington soon resumed his place as
first favorite in the betting and, as ev-
erybody expected, won the Derby with
ease
Another mystery which has not been
solved to this day is associated with
Leander and that memorable Derby of
| 1874. 1t was more than suspected that
Leander was a four-year-old, but there
to base an objection to his running. In
the race his fetlock was broken by q
kick from Running Rein, and he was
effectually placed hors de combat. He
was shot and buried, but when a party
| of sportsmen who wished to test theil
suspicious dug up his body at dead OF
night they found that the head, which
alone could settle the matter, was gone
Rattan, the second favorite for this
race, was made safe by a cunningly
| devised bolus, but who administered
it was never discovered, and, to crown
this Derby as the most, shady and
fraudulent on record, Running Rein
who came in first, was found to bt
none other than Maccabeus, a four
year-old, and thus an impostor of tn.
first water. But when it became neces
sary to produce the horse for an ex
animation by experts it was found tha
he, like Leander's telltale head, hat
been spirited away.
In connection with Running Rein, BY
the way, dramatic story Is told.
Captain Osborne had backed Orland,
for very heavy sum. and when Run
ming Rein came in first he was faced
with the alternative of blowing on
his brains or being declared default
Ier He was just on the point of choos
ing death rather than dishonor when .
note was placed In his hand. run
ming Rein" ran the missive, which
was from friendly tout, "is an i'm
| postor, and he won't get the Derb!
stakes. Buy up all the bets on Orlando
you can get, and You will make for
tune
The. captain put away his revolver
! followed the tout's advice and. instea'
of providing work for the undertaken
| found himself Els 600 in pocket.
i Few horses have ever. started hoi
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-30
Anticipation.

Does il listen
Good to you
Dear Thanksgiving.
Almost due?
Bring the
Proclamation here.
Read IL out
Distinct and clear
While / hum
A joyous lay
OF the coming
Turkey day.
Dearest Mabel,
Amt II grand
That the time
Is close at hand
When we sit
Around and eat
All the shades
OF turkey meatf
Light or dark
Both kinds are best
Or a chunk
From of the breast,
wing or reg
Or any part.
Liver. gizzard
Or the heart.
Every bit
OF 1t is prime.
Fill my plate
A second time.
Hold, for I
Must have a care.
There are goodies
Everywhere
Cakes. preserves
And pumpkin pies
That are just -
About my size.
Goodness, as I
View IL all
With capacity
80 small.
Wish / had an appetite
That would let me eat all nigh
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-30

w. ]. Bryan narrowly escaped death
in a battle with a bear down in Mex
leo, but says with characteristic mod
esty that it was only a trif1ing affair.
Bet you will hear some thrilling stor-
les about Roosevelt less than year
hence, which, whether real or imagin-
ary, will not be minimized by the
strenuous one.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-30
A Plate of Pancakes
For Breakfast.

There's nothing quite equal to
a plate of well Drowned pan
cakes, with good old-fashioned
maple syrup, to warm you up
these cool, crisp mornings.
These, with a cup of coffee
containing good rich cream
make a breakfast that will make
the blood tingle in your veins
and put you in good working
humor.
We can furnish you with pure
buckwheat flour in 10 lb.
sacks, at per sack l..... 45c
Or with prepared pancake flour
in 6 lb. sacks, at per
sack .............. 25c
Mrs. Austin's prepared ready-to-
bake buckwheat, per
package ..... ............ TUG
Mrs. Austin's pancake flour,
per package .............. 10c
o. P. T. buckwheat or corn
-four, per package $4,000. 10c
Pure maple syrup, per
quart 4oC
Coffee will delight you, only
per pound ..............-. Csc
We will take your order and
guarantee you all goods as rep
resented.
{ F. r. Kuschmann,
22o7 Fourth Ave. Both Phones
>>>>
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-30

A man named Taft, who few weeks
ago was dealing out prosperity in great
big chunks, seems to have gone out of
business. At least the number of
empty dinner pals has not decreased.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-30

The Brazilians must be the concen-
trated Yankees of South America
Last year our purchases in Brazil
amounted to $S5,OO0,00O and sales
there to only 100000.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-30

Carnegie's idea seems to be that the
infant industry which must have pro-
lection should at least have the grace
to shave before asking, having arrived
at the dignity of a full beard long ago.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-30

Hitchcock ran the republican cam
can look after the government mails
all right. The first cabinet selection
seems to be wise and judicious one.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-30
Humor one Philosophy
By DUNCAN n. SMITH
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

She doesn't object to being incon.
spicuously conspicuous when she is
sure that her gown sits well, her hair
is we'll done and her millinery becom-
ing. 9sf
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-30

There are now 250000 words in the
English language, but that isn't any
reason why presidential message
should contain them all.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-30

Anything Is q
miracle that you
never t h o u 6 b {
about and can't
understand, but
that has never
less come to pass.
The way to be
happy is : to tell
trouble and worry
to go hang and,
having told them,
see that they do it.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-30

Once again Colonel Gobbler strides
the barnyard in safety.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-30

"Who is making all Of that racket
outsider"
Maybe It is Opportunity knocking at
your door"
Every likely, Go to the door and see.
and if 1t. Is tell him am not in and
that anyway I can't pay that bill be.
fore the first of the month"
Fitting Him Out.
"They haven't named their baby
yet.'
"And he is almost nine months DID,"
"Tbey can't decide what profession
to have him follow, and the mother
wants a name that will harmonic
with bis business"
No Frilis.
IT hear you are going to marry
duke"
mot much. A plain American citt.
zen is good enough for me-"
GLOW plain?"
"About million dollars plain would
do"
Affected by the Climate.
1.-THE fall winds blow very hard"
Eyes; can't talk straight on that &C.
count
"How IL that?'
''The wind twists my tongue every
time open my mouth"
sssr<fsf =
Curious.
"You look serious"
"Do I? Well, / was lost in thought" !"
Indeed! Whose thought"
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-30

Kentucky and Tennessee may be eX.
pected to oppose the duty on lead.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-30

Continued on Page Nine.)
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-30
THE ARGUS.

~ THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-30

"You look serious"
"Do I? Well, was lost in thought" !"
Indeed! Whose thought?"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-24
WOMAN TELLS HIGHWAYNIAN.
Hangs to Her Purse and Punches
 Thugs Face.

New York. Dec. 24.-Mrs Mar saret Smith of No 505 Van Cort- landt Park avenue, Workers, is fifty five years old, a sufferer from asthma. She started yesterday after noon to consult Dr w. F. Boyce, of No $40 South Broadway, Nonkers She reached the bottom of long hill on Mclean avenue, when man stopped her and asked: How often do the cars run on this avenue?"
 Before she had a chance to reply the man grabbed at a pocketbook she had in her right hand, She re- tained her hold on the pocketbook and struck the man twice in the face with her clenched right hand. He tried to strike back, she says. but slipped on the ice-covered ground and fell
 Mrs Smith screamed and three men heard her cries and ran to her aid.
 The highway man disappeared in the woods.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-24
ELECTRIC ARCH.
Out of Order Last Night.-May Re
 Ready Tonight.

The weather to-day was all that could have been desired for shop ping. The sidewalks were in excel lent condition in all parts of the town so that even feeble folk found no trouble in getting around, There was an abundance of everything one could wish for in the stores, includ- ing Christmas trees and there ap- peared to be no scarcity of money, either.
 People who came into the center last night to see the great electric arch at Grand and Bank streets were very much disappointed and many of them went home vowing vengeance on the Democrat, where they had read all about it. Well, that is true, but the announcement was made on the strength of a statement from Mir Meth, the electrical engineer, who had charge of the job, He meant IL, too, but at the eleventh hour, something got out of kilter and he was not able 10 make good. Mir Meth assumes all responsibility for the delay in the grand opening. and wishes to say that he knows of no reason why the tower should not be all right tonight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-24
MEETINGS To.NIdHr

Boys club.
 Division 1, A, 0, H. May yfower camp, 4,3SI, Ladies auxiliary A. O. II. Court Linden, No 15, F. of 4. Court Oregon, No l3S, F. of A. Wadhams post No 49. G. A. R. St Marys Drum corps of Oakyilte. Frcundschafts loge, No s, O.D.H.S. Waterbury lodge, No 3, A.O.U.W. Holy Name society union commit tee.
 Wiuova council, No ,, Junior o. Y, A NJ.
 Tunxis Haymakers association, No 1 Q to
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-24

Sweet, Merry Christmas, you are vel
 come,
 You have been our only thought; We've been patiently awaiting
 To see what Santa Claus has
 brought,
 Our Merry Christmas to our friends or Nineteen Hundred and Eight. Is Ia drink our famous buttermi!k
 Before 1t is too late, If you want to build your system
 And add unto your fame, Just drink the kind of 1t we sell
 At 12 East Main.
 A little boy in short trousers,
 Standing in field of rye, And with his little voice he's calling His papa who's working nearby. Yes the latter is the subject of our calendar for 1909, which is given to each purchaser of our warranted good quality Tea. Coffee or Cocoa. This custom of presenting our pa irons each year with neat calendar has stuck to us from the beginning and the reason we continue is they are always appreciated. Of course we always give nice one and this year is no exception at
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-24
This Roostsr
 Says

You can find cornucopias candy canes, fresh made Christ mas candy, pop corn balls, chocolate cream peppermints, and molasSeS candy that will not stick to the teeth at Kelly's stores. 3 East Main, F North Main, l04 South Main, 74S Bank, 6S2 East Main, 334 Baldwin and 416 West Main Streets
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-24
Fatally Burned.

New Haven, Dec Margaret Green, 3 years old, was fatally burn ed at her parents home yesterday, her dress catching fire from a stove. She died in a few hours
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-24
MEETINGS FRIDAY.

Boys club.
 Court Shields
 Sons of St George. Court McGivney, D. of l. Court F. E. Crosby, F. of A. Alex Non Humboldt, No 2lO, x E. O. P
 Sheet Metal Workers Information. al alliance
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-24
NO PAPER FRIDAY.

The Democrat will not be printed on Christmas day,