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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-30

happen were the plan to miScarry.
He did not think of the girl, only OF
himself. for Mayling despite his ath-
letic prowess was no moral hero.
lie was not afraid TO fight Indeed,
he rather welcomed the opportunity.
for he was reasonably certain to knock
out his man, but to walk with ones
hack to an auto and to dare rival to
keep on were not at all TO his liking.
When the faint humIning of the mo-
ter told of the coming of the gray
racer Dolly smiled delightedly. Motto
ing signs of bolt on the part of her
companion as the frantic sounding OF
the horn told that Blount was near,
she caught at his coat.
In an ecstasy of fear Mayling threw
off her hold and dashed for the side
OF the road just as Blount. to avoid an
accident, took chances on the road
side
Mayling ran directly into the path
of the auto. and then, with another
quick twist OF the steering wheel,
Blount threw the car at the stone
fence.
| The next instant there was the
sound of exploding tires, and the
| frozen ground.
He lay still and white, and with lit
tie cry OF terror Dolly ran to his side.
Tenderly she raised his head into her
lap and with her handkerchief stanch-
ed the Gow Of blood from the cut In
his forehead. while Mayling stood
wonderingly by.
Cant you go for n doctors" she
Iasked when at last she looked up. III
YOU had done as / told you 1t would
have been all right. but you had to
run at the wrong moment for all the
world like scared chicken. 1 thought
that athletics made men brave, but 1
was wrong. 1t seems to make them
foolish. That action of Mr.. Blount's
was drawer than anything you ever
dared think Of"
81 guess l won't need doctor, Dol
~" murmured the Injured man.
That is all the tonic I need. 1t would
have been all right if you had kept to
the road. but when Mayling ran d.
rectly in my path T.
You risked your life for his" I'm
ished Dolly proudly. Dudley, you
were splendid"
Il guess l had better get a car
rage anyhow" said Mayling sheep
ishly as he started for the town. The
: scene was not to his liking.
The two beside the road did moi
l even seem to realize that he was gone
for in each others eyes they read the
i old. old story and found 1t delightful
" new. Blount had won by turn
l out His ruined car and aching head
u were forgotten.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-30

mission to sleep by affirming that il
had no power to make rates or deter
mine as to relationship between rates.
OF course some may believe that it
is rather vapid to intcrjact vague pre-
dictiOn into what should be comment
upon events actually become history,
but nevertheless it is one of the facts
that the fear of additional soporifics
administered by the judiciary agitates
commission circles in Washington.
II. as claimed, the Republican party
is so magniticently constructive, why,
may we ask, should the eighteen years
or more which have gone since the
Sherman law was enacted not have
sufficed that party to devise some
means to accomplish the desired end?
1t is as though some architect boast
ed of his art and then produced sod
shanty when his client desired n mar
BILE palace. OF course any one who
spoke ironically of the sod shanty
would be dubbed 'nonconstructive."
negative, mere opposition. However,
the clients-about 100000 long suf-
fering citizens of the republic-insist
on being ironical this time.
Uncle Joe's Transformation.
| The subject is so fascinating tina:
one finds 1t almost impossible to re-
frain from mentioning 1t every week
this tariff revision program.
once knew theatrical manager
who failed because he was eternally
changing his program and disappoint
| ing his patrons. People wCu.d &
to the theater to witness the per
Torrance of some celebrity and FIND
another. perhaps of equal fame. in thu
star role, so that the auditors neve
knew when they decided to buy ORA
matte coffee whether they would &c
coffee or tea.
Here patriotic Democrats were thro"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-30

To avoid misleading ambitious rhy-
mesters, perhaps We ought to say that
the late Bloodgood H. Cutter, the poet
of Little Neck, l.. l., who left an estate
of S665,000, of which more than $780,
600 was bequeathed to the American
Bible society, did not make his money
writing poetry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-30

- -
You RIsKED YOUR LIFE FOR HIS" FIN
IsHED DOLLY PROUDLY.
ried him over the ground at splen-
did speed, and he left all others far
behind.
All summer, with Dudley Blount
and Paul Frazer contending for Dol
ly's favor, he had seen little of her.
She had loved the swift, easy motion
of the high powered cars, and she had
been unable to resist their charms.
But since the athletic fad had struck
Chesterton the owners of cars were
decidedly out of it.
Not alone were they regarded as per-
sons too lazy to use natures own
means Of locomotion, but in addition
they got themselves very much dis
liked by speeding past pedestrian par
ties and raising a dust that made
walking unpleasant.
"They should be kept off the course
at least" said Dolly severely. THE
roads are for the people and not mere
ly for a few selfish persons who have
money enough to buy cars"
Mayling smiled, but said nothing.
Not so long ago Dolly had protested
against the deliberate fashion in which
pedestrians occupied the road to the
| annoyance Of autoists.
| Now the shoe pinched the other foot
and she had changed her opinions
There might, after all, be a chance tc
win her hand before the walking fad
i died
|; The situation was not due to the fac
that Mayling cared for Dolly while sh;
did. not. care. for him, but. .Stephel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-30
Humor ano Philosophy
By DUNCAN NJ. SMITH
ON BUSINESS PRINCIPLES.

Be gentle with the erring.
For you can never know
But what the man may quickly
Recover from the blow.
And if you try to soften
His lot perhaps a ten
Or better you may borrow
When he's on top again.
Mistakes are more than common,
And. as for every crime,
Not every person guilty
Is busy doing time.
Man is so very human,
He sometimes makes a slip,
But by judicious boosting
He may regain his grip.
No one can read the future.
You cannot always tell
Who'll be on top tomorrow
And who'll be down the well.
Hold in reserve your judgment
And try to figure out
For every erring brother
A fraction of a doubt.
We cannot all be angels.
We cannot always say
Just when our little footsteps
Will toddle off astray.
And preaching's somewhat different
From sticking TO the text.
Be gentle with the elTing.
Who knows? We may be next
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-30
Cause of Failure,

"Why didn't you succeed?"
TOO much money"
II didn't know you had any,"
"Didn't. Other fellow had it"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-30
He Was On.

81 have new book here" said the
affable agent, that am only showing
to educated persons"
Thanks" said the shy victim, but
I am afraid l am not eligible. Part
of my education in the school of ex-
perience came from contact with book
agents"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-30
In Doubt.

Though Santa Claus with everything
Worth having is supplied.
If he discovers I'm or, earth
! will be satisfied.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-30
Useful Shade.

"What kind of art is this? Who ever
saw Il green cow?''
"Thats all right There ought to be
cows of that color if there are none"
"What for?'
"Just to match the city farmer"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-30

It's the judgment of many smokers
that Lewis Single Binder cent cigar
equals in quality the best 10 cent cigar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-30

Professor Feirero says Americans
are too cheerful" Well, that's cheer
full.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-30

1t is said down in Washington the
people are worrying about Roosevelts
future. That is entirely unnecessary
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-30
SAVING Money!.

"He has three lovely daughters who
are being courted."
His gas bills ought to be light"
"They are. Some months he gets Q
rebate from the company"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-30
q Follow ljp.

"What year were boarding houses In
vented?"
What year were prunes discov-
ered?"
did they come together?'
mo. The boarding house came the
uext year as n consequence"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-30
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
second avenue, Rock Island, Ill. [En-
tered at the postoffice as second-class
mattcr.I
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-30

Did any of the Standard Oil wit
nesses get their memories back as a
Christmas present?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-30

The surest way to make man
stick on the water wagon is to nail
him on.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-30

Rockefeller has written an essay on
giving, but he knows more about TAX
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-30

He doesn't know Christmas present
from horseshoe nail anyhow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-30
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

1t is indisputable that not every
thorn has its rose.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-30

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.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-30

= Give the children red mittens and
pocket handkerchiefs. They will be
certain TO remember you in after years
K you do.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-30

Lots of men think they have a hard
layout unless they are served with q
soft snap
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-30

BY THE J. w. POTTER co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-30
or BNtAN
Ms A. RlOHT

There are just two kinds Of lie
those you don't believe and those you
n
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-30

Some babies look like their daddies.
they seem to be harmless little things,
and one would think they would have
better taste.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-07-25
HOSTESS AND GUEST
LITTLE THINGS THAT MAR PLEAS.
URE OF A VISIT.
Exercise Of . Little Tact and Thought.
fulness Can Make Sojourn at
Friends Home a Time Of De-
light for Both.

When people are constantly abusing
hospitality one ceases TO desire any
one except the immediate family un-
dor the rooftree.
Guests seem to have such capacities
for arriving at the wrong time. for
causing so much extra trouble. for up.
setting the household arrangements.
Tor requi-ilg such constant care and
attention that their victims often wish
they would arrange to put up at no.
tel. and only come TO visit between
meals.
II enc is the possessor OF house
IN the suburbs or OF cottage by the
seaside. one is overrun by visitors
from any part of the country
If they have at any time shown
counter hospitality one feels that one
must smile aud make the best OF it..
Gut If they are merely trading upon
relationship or a more or less close
friendship then indeed does one rebel
Some may say that this feeling is
all wrong. One ought TO be only too
glad TO entertain friends
But put yourself in the position Of
a woman who. besides having the care
Of several children. does the greater
part OF her work herself
II is not joyful for her 10 receive a
letter from an old school friend say
ting she would like to run down for a
day or two 10 talk over old ti;nes-the
recipient knowing perfectly well that
u day or two means a week.
II is not a clever Jest. by any means.
for a woman to drive up Unexpectedly
with huge trunk with the intention
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-07-25
cAlLoReN's WRAPS ARE PLAIN.
Designs Show Much Less Elaboration
Than in Former Years.

New models In children's summer
coats and wraps are decidedly smart
and practical, for plain styles largely
prevail. Among those fashioned from
cloth the designs are simple. and the
heavier white goods. or even sheer
fabrics. show less elaboration than In
CORNER years.
For instance. the jaunty box coat
covering the dress and closing double
breasted is the most popula' model
for everyday or general wear. though
the graceful little wraps made on
empire lines are a temptation when In
u child's size,
In materials the light weight
tweeds are favored and nothing Is
smarter than the small black and
white shepherds plaid. Plain cloths
In light weight are also fashioned In
box styles. but as a rule this fabric Is
reserved for the more dressy coats.
The Sicilians and mohaIrs. both
plain and checked. will be used during
warm weather. There is nothing at
the price that wears SO well. for 4,
sheds the dust quickly and soils are
easily rubbed or sponged on
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-07-25

from any strong wooden box or pack.
ing-case, OF a suitable size. and the lid
may be dispensed with. The box
stands on one side and bars OF wood
are fixed across the interior in the
manner shown. This is easily done,
the bars of wood are carefully cut to
At. and nails run through from the out.
side OF the case to hold them In their
places. The heels OF the shoes rest
over the upper bars. and the toes on
the lower. a much better plan than
placing the shoes on the floor II they
should happen to be damp. as the solcs
are exposed to the air and dry much
more quickly than they would on a
shelf or the ground. A curtain made
OF some pretty piece OF drapery can
be tackled to the upper edge OF the
box. and while hiding the contents
from view. II Is easily lifted when any
OF the boots or shoes are required.
The sides also may be draped. and a
pot with fern or other ornaments
may lind a place on the top.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-07-25
FINISH FOR SALAD
HOW TO MAKE MAYoNNAisE on
FRENCH DRESSING.
One Great Point 10 to Have Every.
thing cold-To Prevent its "0o-
Ing Back" Mix II Drop
by Drop.

Care IL necessary to make q good
salad. Dressing must be thoroughly
mixed, icy cold and the ingredients Of
the salad itself should be daintily pre-
pared.
In making either mayonnaise or
French dressing have everything cold.
Chill the bowl with ice water and in
hot weather mix in a larger bowl Of
cracked Ice, or, II that be not convent.
ent. at least sit in the cellar while
making mayonnaise; otherwise 1t will
be apt to curdle.
Always keep the eggs in the icebox
for at Least an hour before making
dressing and see that they are so
carefully separated that not particle
of the white remains.
Patience is the one secret of sue
cessful mayonnaise. II the drop-by.
drop principle is not rigidly adhered
to until the dressing takes on sub
stance Eiat makes going back improb-
able. dire will be results.
Should the dressing curdle. begin
over again with fresh egg. mixing
in the curdled part after the new
dressing Is well stiffened.
In making a quantity of mayonna..e
1t is better 10 thin with pieces OF
cracked ice rather than with lemon
or vinegar, as, otherwise 1t may be too
acid
Even though the dressing looks all
right and has been set away for sew
eral hours in the refrigerator. be care
full not to stir 1t before putting on the
salad; otherwise you may be horrified
to have 1t 20 back when just ready TO
be served. This is not an infrequent
occurrence, but is usually caused by
too rapid mixing.
II too late to start over again with
the fresh egg. the only thing to do not
to delay the dinner is to hastily mix
a good French dressing. consoling
yourself that 1t is more healthfui aft
er big dinner than the heavier may.
onnaise.
Rub bit of garlic or onion on the
salad bowl in making any dressing and
the flavor will be much improved.
tablespoonful or two OF rich cream
added just at the last TO mayonnaise
makes II lighter and richer.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-07-25
ITCHING HUMoR ON BOY
His Hands Wsrs . solid Macs, and
Disease Spread Al Over Body
Cured In 4 Days BY cutieura.

zone day We noticed that our little
boy was all broken out with itching
sores We first noticed 1t ON his little
hands. His hands were not as bad
then. and We didn't think anything
serious would result. But the next day
We heard Of tine Cuticura Remedies
being SO good for itching sores. BY
this time the disease had spread all
over his body. and his hands were
nothing but solid mass Of this itch.
Ing disease. I purchased box Of CUT.
cura Soap and one box Of Cutlcura
Ointment. and that night I took the
Cuticura Soap and lukewarm water
and washed him we'll. Then ] dried
him and took the Cuticura Ointment
and anointed him with II. did this
every evening and In four nights he
was entirely cured. Mrs. Frank Don.
ahue. POS Fremont st.. Kokomo. Ind.
Sept. 16. 1907"
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-07-25
Make q Broom Rack.

A rack for brooms will be appreci.
ated by any Idly housekeeper. A piece
Of narrow board is used. sawed to
the length where the rack IL to be
placed. Bore as many holes In the
board as needed. about an inch or an
inch and quarter In diameter. placing
the holes far enough apart to keep
the brooms from touching. They are
to be put In upside down. Supports
for the rack may be made from tri.
Singular pieces Of wood screwed to the
wall about three feet from the Eoor.
Hooks for dustpans and dust brushes
may be placed under the rack on the
wall. between the broom handles.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-07-25

OF recuperating at the seashore for q
week or two at the cottage OF q wom-
an she has perhaps not seen for .
year or 80.
1t is no excuse to say that the poor
victim Is possessed Of SUFFICIENT
number OF maids. and OF children
that are beyond the nursery stage.
The household arrangements must
be altered just the same. extra trouble
must be undertaken. and the whole
establishment thrown into furry to
meet the unexpected contingency.
Every guest should take note OF
these conditions:
Even II a bona fide invitation has
been received, do not permit any
amount of coaxing to persuade you to
stay longer than a week. unless an in
vitatlon for longer time has been
given
If no length is set for your visit,
then II would be wise to stay not
longer than few days, but you Will
generally find your hostess will men
ton in her invitation the period OF
time you are expected to remain.
When you arrive. either endeavor
to efface yourself as much as possible,
or else TO slide into the household
grooves so easily that your presence
will hardly be felt.
Try to like what is served upon the
family table. and do not expect that
extra dainties. or dishes perhaps
strange to the cook. will be prepared
for you.
Your hostess must have time to her
self, in which to attend to her house
hold duties. so either make a little
diplomatic excuse about letters to
write or novel in which you are very
much interested. or a friend who will
be quite hurt II you do not call upon
her.
By the exercise OF little tact. and
the bearing In mind OF the old and
time.honored saying, DO as you would
be done by" you may make your visit
such a delight that they will be sin
cerely sorry to see you go. and really
anxious to have you come again.
That is the test OF being a good
guest.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-07-25
Floor Polish,

The following floor polish" is >asi.
.ly prepared. Inexpensive. and perfect
ly satisfactory on the finest hardwood
floor. ms well AZ any other kind. Melt
one.fourth Of pound OF paraifin In a
tin can by placing can In basin OF
hot water; add one quart boiled lin,
seed oil and one.half IAnt turreutlne;
stir WELL and apply while warm with
cloth. II kept covered It Is good
rs long ms any remains.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-07-25
The Vita, Point,

Judge Gillette was one Of the most
dignified Of old-fashioned jurists. One
day he was holding court at q county
seat in a rather out-of-the-main-road
county, when a violent hubbub in the
hallway interrupted proceedings in the
courtroom. After quietng the dis
turbance. the sheriff returned to report
to the Judge. 1T was two men Tight.
ing" explained the ofhcial. Danny
Flanagan and Jake Jenkins. tough
characters about town. have put
them under arrest" And he waited.
expecting that the magistrate would
order both offenders to be brought in
to his presence and committed for con-
tempt. ..
What was the sherin's establishment.
therefore. when the Judge beckoned
him to the desk, and bending down.
said in a confidential whisper:
(Which licked ?'-Illustrated 6uA-
day Magazine. .lra~ -.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-07-25
LYMAN Salads,

Select long. green peppers. cut In
halves lengthwise. remove the seeds.
and iii with grape fruit pulp. celery.
and apple finely cut. pecan meats
broken In pieces. using half ~ much
each OF celery and apple as Of grape
fruit. Allow three nut meats to each
case. Arrange on lettuce leaves. and
garnish with mayonnaise dressing.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-07-25

Straight lace can be scwed to cir.
cular edges without Fuckers or full.
ness In the following manner: Gather
top OF lace with strong thread. using
large stitches. and draw up AS much
ms possible. keeping top edge even.
Wind thread several times around
center of lace. forming a tight roll.
and fastcn.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-07-25

For years l was
weak and run down,
could not sleep. my
limbs swelled and
the secretions were
troublesome: pains
were intense. Twas
fast in bed for four
months. Three doc
tors said there vas
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-07-25

no cure for me. and was given up
to die. Being urged, used Doan's
Kidney Pills. Soon was better. and
In q few weeks was about the house,
we'll and strong again"
Sold by all dealers. so cents q box.
Foster. Ailburn Co.. Buffalo, N. Y.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-07-25
To Make Mlik Orssd /,

Bet sponge 1t noon with potato
water. and keep warm over night.
Next morning ut bread with required
amount OF milk instead Of water. .
large tablespoonful Of lard. salt and
hour to make thin sponge. Il rises
quickly and will keep moist for q
week
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-07-25
CABINET FOR THE SHOES.
Arrangement Th,t viii Keep Foot
wear In Proper Condition.

a better application OF the hack.
neycd proyerb, "A place for every.
thing. and everything In It's place"
could not be made than when used In
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-07-25
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia e. 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, 6atulency, indiges.
ton, dizziness, ornervous prostration.
Why don't you try itf
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn. Mass.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-07-25

II you wish TO b held In esteem
you must associate only with thost
who are cstimablc.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-07-25

Feet Achs-rs~. Allsa's Yaos.ease
Over ~ uD trsti taonials R-fus iiaitAtons hend 70
tsv'e trial package. As. oinsisd. " My. n. 7.