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Gilpin observer., 1908-03-19
Time After Time He Fell Into Air
Holes

treacherous ice field to shore. He was
not even equipped with pike pole
with which to sound the ice as he
made his way. and his progress was
not only slow but extremely hazard.
Gus.
Bernor had made his calculations
with the expectation OF landing at
Gard island, but storm came up
about four O'Clock in the afternoon.
and the binding snow was so confus.
Ing that he lost his way, and when he
finally did reach shore 1t was at
Presque isle, directly across the bay
from the point he started for.
Bernors trip across the ice was
fraught with many perils. Time after
time he stumbled into air holes and
found himself in water up to his waist
but the brave fellow was undaunted
The week of horror alone with his
dead friend had prepared him for al.
most any emergency, and he proved
equal to the occasion.
Onward he stumbled through the
storm and darkness which enveloped
the icy bosom of Lake Erie. Now and
then he took his bearings from n
pocket compass. his only guide. He
knew not but what each succeeding
step would take him to watery grave
but on he went. with dogged persist
ency, and his steps finally brought him
to shore more dead than alive.
After resting at flshermans shanty
for several hours. Bernor pushed on TO
Toledo and notified Councilman lie.
roux. an intimate friend of Capt. Hay.
den, of the latter's death. Leroux mo-.
tilted Coroner Faber.
Counting death in hazardous trim
across the bay ice that an invalid wife
may look upon the face of her dead
husband. and that friends might nay
their last sad respects. relief expedi.
tlon of Ave men started for the light
house and brought the body of Cant
Hayden to Toledo. The wife In pros
trated and Il is feared she may also
die from the shock.
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-19
TAKE HOT STOVES
IN L0OTING HOUSE
ENERGETIC BURGLARS STRIP ST
LOUIS HOME, LEAVING ONLY
CANARY BIRD.

st. Louis.-When Mrs. Jennie Griffis
left her home for a shopping tour the
other day it was as cosy a nest as any
young married woman could desire.
There We're pictures on the wall, car
pets on the floor and canary bird in
cage. When she returned the
canary bird was in It's cage. That was
all.
Just as Mrs. Griffis had turned the
corner four burglars, not afraid of
work, drove up Cherokee street in a
moving van They were looking for
something easy, and the departure of
the young matron gave them a clew
No lettering was on the van, but other
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-19
Millions In Mexico Mines.

Although mining projects in the Re-
public Of Mexico have received a great
deal OF support in years past extern
6ive exploration has always been handi-
capped by the lack of facilities. In fact
It Is only recently that reliable maps
OF the different states OF Mexico have
been procurable. While these condi-
tions have not exactly retarded pros
pecting, they have held back a great
deal OF money that the large investors
would be willing to put into Mexican
mining propositions. There is at this
time great deal of progress being
noted In the building of new railways
In Mexico. the extension of old lines
and the construction of tributary lines.
Many OF these not only open important
mining districts. but they have been
constructed with the view to economi.
cal and direct transportation with the
inland commercial centers and sea.
board points.
To estimate the actual amount of
foreign capital invested in Mexican
mining enterprises would be merely to
hazard guess. but the contention that
there is ut least 500. 900, 900 in Amer
lean, English and German money in
vested In Mexican mines. mining lands.
reduction works and other enterprises
having to do with mining. seems rea-
sonable. There is no question that
whatever the amount may be. It will
be added to rapidly. following the con.
struction OF these new railroads. The
result will be boom. but this will be
In form more of revival Of interest
In mining In Mexico than any special
settlement Of the boom In one district.
It should result in the opening OF
kreat many mines in regions hereto.
lore practically unexplored as far as
mineral resources are concerned
Daily Mining Record.
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-19
Vents Spite from Grave.

Mckeesport, Pa.-Prior to her death
recently. Mrs. Theresa McCloskey
quarreled with her daughter, Mrs
Mary Hamilton, over the best method
of washing clothes. When the will of
Mrs. McCloskey was filed for probate
1t was found she had left her husband
an estate of SIX and her daughter
a clothes-wringer and washing ma.
chine.
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-19
Pitchfork Jab Punishment.

La Crosse. Wis.-August Mundstock.
farmer, accused of Furnishing his fos.
ter son. Arthur aged Is. by jabblng
him with the points of a pitchfork. was
tried in the county court. The boys
body from his neck to his knees was
covered with wounds and scars. Mund.
stock admitted he has chastised the
lad his way for over ten years. The
prisoner was fined SIS and costs.
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-19
Woman Exudes 31o oIa,. ait..

Marietta. O.-Physicians here are
Interested in the case of Mrs. Frank
Stage, from whose person 80 minute
pieces OF glass have worked out at
different places. It is believed that
crushed glass was placed in the WON.
ans food. Poison was found In the
we'll on the Stage rlace recently.
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-19

these years of pain 1 was despairing
of ever being cured when Doan's Kid
ney Pills came to my notice and their
use brought quick relief and a perma-
nent cure. 1 am very grateful"
Sold by all dealers so cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. n. Y.
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-19
In a Pinch, Use ALIENS FooT.EAsE

A powder 1t cures painful, smart
ing, nervous feet and ingrowing nails.
It's the greatest comfort discovery of
the age. Makes new shoes easy. A
certain cure for sweating feet. Sold
by all Druggists. 25c. Accept no sub
stitute. Trial package, FREE. Ad-
dress A. S. Olmsted. lie Roy, n. Y.
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-19

ten years 1 was in
misery with back
ache. The simplest
housework complete
ly exhausted me. I
had no strength or
ambition and suf-
fered headache and
dizzy spells. After
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-19
The Only Wav.

Cassidy-Ah! well, no wan kin pre-
vint watts past an gone.
Casey-Ye could if ye only acted
quick enough.
Cassidy-Go long, man! How
could yer?
Casey-Stop it before it happens
Philadelphia Press.
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-19
Hen Was Above Reproach.

Lodger-This egg is stale.
Landlady-Impossible sir. Why, |
would stake my existence on that hen.
-Fliegende Blatter.
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-19
Public Land Openinu.

Irrigated under CAREY Act" Low cost;
easy payments. Write for date of draw
ing and full information, Irrigation De
partment, 406 Home lns. Bldg, Chicago.
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-19

That only which We have within can
We see without. If We meet no gods
1t is because We harbor none.-Emer
SON
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-19

a good way to keep well is to take Car.
field Tea frequently; it purifies the blood,
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-19

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums reduces IN.
dAmmation. aAys pain, wind coliu. 23c bottle
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-19

ONLY ONE "BROMO QUININE"
the signature of n. W, GROVE. Used tho World
over To Curs Cold In Ono Day. sc.
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-19
Irish Proverb,

A neighbor's testimony is the test
Of everybody.
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-19
"erown's Bronchial Troches"

have direct influence on the throat,
relieving Coughs, Hoarseness and
Throat troubles. Free from opiates.
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-19

A beauty sleep iss likely as nod 10
be init de mout open.
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-19
TEN YEARS OF BAckAcHE.
Thousands of Women Suffer In the
Same Way.

Mrs. Thomas Dunn, 153 Vine St, Co.
lumbus. Ohio, says: For more than
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-19

There is nothing to be gained by
being a knocker.
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-19
A PERFECT TERROR.

Hes a great reformer, isn't he?"
"Oh, he's worse than a reformer.
His ideas would upset the whole so.
cial and business world. He said if
he had his way he'd put in gaol every.
body who ought to be there
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-19

PILES CURED IN TO Il DAYS.
PAZO OINTMENT Is gun rnnteed to euro any case
OF Itching. Blind Bleeding or Protruding Piles In
To II days or money refunded. Soc.
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-19
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia p. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands OF
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, Irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, fatulency, indiges.
ton, dizziness or nervous prostration.
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-19

Many things lawful are not expedi.
eat.-Latin.
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-19

A wife Is either the making Of a
man or the unmaking of him.
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-19

Proof is inexhaustible that
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound carries women safely
through the Change of Life.
Read the letter Mrs. E. Hanson,
304 E. Long St, Columbus, Ohio,
writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
az was passing through the Change
of Life, and suffered from nervous
ness, headaches, and other annoying
symptoms. My doctor told me that
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound was good for me, and since tax
ing it feel so much better, and I can
again do my own work. 1 never forget
to tell my friends what Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound did for mo
during this trying period"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03
PERSONAL POINTS.

William Beal has returned from
Chicago.
]. H. Tfimble and M. NJ. Cruise left
last evening for the south.
Raymond Fullerton left for Colorado
Springs Saturday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. s. Heagy left yes
terday for two weeks trip through
Yellowstone park.
Superintendent and Mrs. H. B. Hay
den have returned from a three weeks
outing at Petoskey, Mich.
Mr. and Mrs. S. r. Mead of Chicago
arrived in the city today for a visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. J. l.. Long.
The Misses Hazel Dunsmore of
Rock Island and Margaret Ward of
Davenport spent the day with friends
in Galesburg yesterday.
Charles A. White. advance man for
Ringing Brothers circus which is in
Davenport Aug. "a, was in the city
today promoting publicity for his ag-
gregation of wonders. =
Mrs. G. H. Roberts and little daugh-
ter arrived last evening from Boston
10 spend the remainder of the summer
with Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Hudson Mrs
Roberts was formerly Miss Ellen Hud-
son.
Miss Marian MeCandless returned
Saturday evening after spending a
week visiting at Lake Geneva and an
other week at Joliet. Miss Josephine
Mack of Joliet returned with Miss
McCandless and is a guest of Miss
Clara Crawford.
The Misses Hester Bahringer of
Reynolds and Mayme Beckwith of
Rock Island returned last evening
from Maquoketa, where they visited
with Miss Beckwith's cousin. They
also visited Starved Rock and other
summer resorts near there.
Following the resignation of A. D.
Walker, long cashier of the Peoples
Power company, James E. Normoyle
has been promoted to fill that posi-
ton. Mr.. Normoyle has been with the
company in its tri-city offices for two
years, his latest position being record
clerk, and he is still paymaster. Mr..
Walker resigns on account of his
health and will travel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03
owIs to kim off sparrows.

They have discovered way to thin
out the obnoxious English sparrows In
Erie. Pa. Two owls which have taken
possession of one of the squirrel houses
in tree on the courthouse lawn at
Erie have launched forth into the spar
row eradication business Janitor
Avery noticed that the number of birds
was rapidly diminishing and the other
day discovered the secret when he had
occasion to look into the squirrel house.
He found the place literally filled with
bones and feathers which formerly had
constituted parts Of the anatonies Of
sparrows
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03
Falls to Pavement.

Miss Ryan, 30s Fourteenth street,
sustained scalp wound in a street
car accident yesterday. She was step
ening and failed to wait for the car to
come to full step. She was thrown
headlong when she struck the pave
ment. Her injury was painful, but not
serious.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03
Are Dismissed Again.

The cases which W. c. Looney
Brought against three of the employees
of the Robb's Express company for
blockading a street were dismissed
the second time today, this time by
Justice G. Albert Johnson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03

shown in preparing the menu. You
will note that at any really delightful
affair you attend, no matter how large
or how small it be, the hostess will in
variably serve Nabisco Sugar Waters
the acme of daintiness. One is new
er at a loss what to offer guests for
dessert or after dessert
If Nabisco Sugar Waters are always
kept in the home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03

side of the river. Mr. Lloyd discon-
tinued the store on this side through
his failures to get a renewal of the
lease which he held on the store room
in the Harper house building which
he has occupied ever since he started
in business. 1t is probably that at
some future time Mr.. Lloyd may open
another store in this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03
A cheerfuI Soul.

Creditor fdeterminetlg,- shall call
at your hose every week until you
pay this account. si:.. Debtor Gin the
blandest of toaesl-fhen. sir, there
seems every probability of our ac-
qnaintancesh.p ripening into friendship.
london Tit-Eits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03
MAY MAKE HIGHER RECORD
Temperature 81 at 3 p. M, Tying
Seasons Mark.

The seasons temperature record is
likely to be fractured this afternoon.
AT o'clock the official reading was
"a equaling the mark made twice in
July, and there was a fair prospect
of even warmer doings before the
evening decline of the mercury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03
The Famous Four.

Each of the following named gentle
men, upon being out late with the
boys, has eoncocted a famous excuse
and, what is more wonderful. got away
with 1t. They are: Jonah, Ulysses, Rip
Van Wrinkle, Robinson Crusoe. Judge
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03
FRED LLOYD CLOSES
HABERDASHERY STORE
May Reopen Another Later, Should He
Find 1t Possible to Get Good
Location.

A. J. Lloyd who has been in the
mems furnishing business for the last
rs years in this city closed up his
store Saturday night and was busy
today hauling the remnant of his
stock to Davenport where he will
place it on sale in his store on that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03
Constipation.

For constipation there Is nothing
quite SO nice as Chamberlain's Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets. They always
produce a pleasant movement of the
bowels without any disagreeable eff
feet. Price, Is cents. Samples free.
All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03
Criminals at LARGE.

Gibbs (visiting)-What sort of neigh
bors have you here? Dibbs-A bad lot.
There's a blacksmith who's engaged in
forging, a carpenter who's done some
counter fitting and couple of fellows
next door who sell iron and steel for q
llving.-Boston Transcript.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03
Cook VIII stay.
River RipIets.

The w. W., Harriet and North Star
We're down and back. The st. Paul,
Waunetta. Lizzie Gardner, Ruth and
Elinor were down. The Helen Blair
returned from Muscatine.
The stage of water was eco at a.
m. and at noon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03
EIstterinq.

Very Stout Farmers Wife Ito little
rustic, her protege)-Well, Sam, your
master and l are going to the cattle
show -Cowboy-Oh. I'm sure l hope
yeou'll take the fust prize, 'm-that ]
do--London Tit. Bits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03
THE W E4TH r..
Generally fair tonight and Tuesday
cooler Tuesday.
J. NJ. sHERIER, Local Forecaster.

Temperature mt n. .m., "a; at 3:3o
D. M, 30. Maximum temperature In last
"a hours, Oh; mInfmum. y. Precipitn-
ton I'm "a hours, none. Velocity of wind
at n. ma. 5 miles per hour. Stage of
winter at n. m, 10, fall of A feet in
AZ hours.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03
Beer That Is Beer.

II you want to drink good beer, order
the Davenport Mailing company's pale
export. Delivered anywhere in Rock
Island Both phones, north 1863.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03
JACK T|CnE TO
REJO|N ISLAND
CITY BALL TEAM
Pennant Winning Manager
Leaves HoIyoke Today to
Take Up Duties Here.
COOK RESIGNED MONTH AGO
Kept Place Till Successor Was Chos
en-WilI Continue to Hold Down
Second Base.

President Rosenfield of the Rock
Island Baseball association admit -
late this afternoon that Jack Tighe
has been signed to manage the Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03
a ouieker w.v.

Young Minister searching for mir
rop-Have you glass here? Beadle-
Ma, ma. sir; we dinna need a glass We
jist TAX sock cot O. tn boottle.-.I4 Lon
don Taller.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03
Waste in Small Times.

1t is not necessary to do big things
in entertaining to create. favorable
impression upoTT> your guests 1t is in
the cleverness, the good judgment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03
CITY CHAT.

Fence post at Mueller'S.
Buy a home of Reidy Bros.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Read H. X Walkers want ads.
For bus or express, Spencer & Trefz.
Eagles excursion tomorrow night
Eagles excursion tomorrow night
Godfrey's laundry gives green trad
ing stamps.
Eagles excursion tomorrow night.
Boat leaves Rock Island at Sis
Let Krell & Johnston do your tin
ard furnace work, 1916 Third avenue.
It's the Judgment of many smokers
that Lewis Single Binder 5 cent cigar
equals in quality the best 10 cent cigar.
The excursion given by the Eagles
of Moline tomorrow night will be
large attended. Boat leaves Rock Is
land at SIS.
Take cool ride tomorrow night on
the excursion TO be given by the
Eagles of Moline. Boat leaves Moline
at 49, Davenport s p. m. and Rock
Island at SIS.
The Eagles of Moline will give an
excursion tomorrow. Boat leaves Mo
line at 1880 p. M; Davenport at p.
n and Rock Island at SIS p. m. A
good time is assured to all who attend
Rev. J. ]. Bellamy, advertised as
1.-The worlds evangelist" is conduct
Zig series of meetings at the Sec
ond Baptist church, colored, at Tenth
street and Sixth avenue The meet
ings will continue for probably two
weeks. Rev. r. A. Broyles is pastor
of the church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03
RIVER BULLETIN.

Slowly falling stages will continue
in the Mississippi river between LIE
Claire and Davenport.
]. M. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03

Pehnant Winning Manager VINO Again
Joins Rock Island
ers. He leaves Hoyloke, Mass. today
to join the team. Manager Cook sub
United his resignation on July s, but
consented to remain with the team till
mis- successor was selected, and the
announcements of the coming change
was withheld
Cook VIII stay.
Louis Cook will stay with the team
as second baseman where he has been
playing consistent ball throughout the
season and doing some remarkably
timely hitting, notwithstanding his
managerial cares.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03
SOCIAL AFFAIRS

tSociety news, written or telephoned
to the society editor of The Argus, will
be gladly received and published. But
must be made known, to insure relia-
bility. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03
AUG. 3 In History.

f492-Columbus sailed from Palos,
Spain. on his first voyage of dis
coyery.
1868 : Charles G. Halpine private
Miles O'Reilly). American writer
and soldier. died; born 1920.
1908 Giuseppe Sarto of Venice elect
ed to succeed Pope Leo XIII. He
assumed the title Plus Y.
19o7-Standard Oil Company OF In
diana fined 29.240000 by Judge
Lands of the United States SUI
preme court for accepting railway
rebates in violation of law. Au-
gustus St Gaudens, sculptor, died;
born 1913.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03

Outing at Tower.-The young ladies
employed at the Rock Island Sash &
Door works Office enjoyed an outing
at the Watch Tower Saturday after
noon. The party took supper at the
inn after which they were treated to
q launch ride by Theodore Herzog
The party included the Misses Ethel
Shape, Julia Simmons, Gertrude Etzel
Frieda Krabbenhoft, Katherine Otto,
Anna Becker and Maude Philbrook.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Sun sets 100. rises 4:55: moon set
1876 p. M; moons age. days. e
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1908-01-25

ment in Georgia for eleven years.
See large advertisement. with Illus
tration and prices. in this issue.
J. B. McGehee. Laurel Hill. La
Lespedesa and Rust Proof oats.
w. A. Simpkins. Raleigh. \. C.,
offers Simpkins' Prolific Cottonseed,
superior in earliness and heavy fruit
ing.
Steel fence posts last longer than
wood. Write for catalogue and
prices to J. II. Downs. 20? Broad
way. New York City.
The Cole Manufacturing Company.
Box F. Charlotte. N. c.. by past pop
ularity and increasing sales. are
justified In having strong faith In
their Universal Planter and their
Guano Spreader and Cultivator.
Do you think OF installing new cot
ton gin machinery for the fall gin
ming season. r. II. l.ummus Sons
Company. Columbus. Ga. have i'm
por,ant 1905 improvements in their
systems OF which they want to toll
you. They will be glad TO send their
printed matter or salesman n; your
request.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1908-01-25

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time 10 Get thar 10 subscribe.