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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28

ST Paul department; horses that a
man is glad to claim as friends. But
some Of our very best firemen are the
foGrfooted Kind, with glossy coats and
flowing names, and minds! Well, l
want to tell You what some of these
horses know would astonish a college
professor.
Leader In Every Team.
Every team has a leader, a horse
which from the start. by some sub-con-
scious knowledge of his superior abiI-
ity, intelligence or superiority domi-
mates the rest and rules them even to
the point OF tyranny. If a raw recruit
fails to toe the mark if he fails even
SO much rs hairs breadth in his
machine-like o-operation-'team work
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28

forget business cares. Their outing
in the country does them world of
good and it pays in better service and
better efficiency while they are on
duty.
The period of active service is not
long. Twelve years will usually retire
horse. Sometimes they last longer
and our record is brave old Jumbo,
now dead, who drew his engine for 10
FEARS. During the closing years of his
service he was totally blind, but still
strong and powerful and at the call
the good old veteran would take his
rlace and join the furious run to the
fire, trusting with implicit faith to the
skill o fhis driver to keep him out OF
wreck and collision,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28
OBSERVATIONS OF FIRE HORSE EXPERT OF "a YEARS EXPERIENCE

these football fellows call it-he hears
from the boss instantly. The boss
gently touches him with his nose and
if polite Int does not bring results
there is war immediately In 4 fash
the boss shows by blazing eye. quiy-
ering nostrils and angry stamping of
his feet that he must be obeyed, and
few green horses have the nerve to
contest the point.
1T is hard to tell how much horse
knows. Sometimes l think they I'M
darstand human speech. Sometimes,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28

when the alertness. GOODNESS or nerve
of some splendid leader has saved a
costly engine from wreck and perhaps
a Merry driver from being crushed un-
der the overturned weight of his en-
gine, | think they know almost as
much as We 90. Every live man loves
horse. but man who lives and works
as We do, depending upon them every
day, working with them year after
year and thou many a hard night
work, comes to feel an affection for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28

the department High spirited animals
often too fractions for any other pur-
pose, are always selected. They make
the best material and experienced
dealers are always on the lookout for
them. The new horse is examined and
tested by the departments veterinary
surgeon and his first experience is Il
mile run beside veteran in the ser
vice. to test his lungs and limbs and
gauge his powers. Horses of the aver.
age weight of 1,i0O pounds are Sc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28

ST. Paul. Mimi, Dec. 2S.-"Kind-
ness, Judgment and common sense
count for much, but if we didn't have
the wonderful keenness, intelligence
and shrewi assistance of the horses
themselves. training fire horses would
be a heart-breaking job" This is
Captain Duncan Fergusons verdict al
ter "a years of continuous work break
ing in horses for the st. Paul fire de
apartment. He believes that the best
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28
Cargo Of Five Thousand Cats,

Japan, it seems, is infested with
rats. and the reason is explained by
Paris contemporaries, that the
japanese cats, which are not prolific.
are pampered to an extraordinary de-
gree. During the last few days. the
chronicler proceeds, ship has left one
Of the principal German ports with
5000 cats on board. These on arrival
are to be settled In the various mari
time towns Of the mikado's dominions.
and we further learn, says the London
Globe, that the present consignment of
cats is to be followed by four others.
each Of 5000. The name of the prin-
cipal German port is not given.
Rheumatism Cured in Three Days.
N. B. Langley, Madison, Wis. says:
81 was almost helpless with rheuma
tism for about five months. Had it in
my neck so I could not turn my BEAD
and all through my body. tried three
doctors and many remedies without
any relief whatever until I procured
DR.. Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism
In few hours the pain was relieved
and in three days Rheumatism war
completely cured and was at work.
Sold by Otto Grotjars ..:1501 Second
avenue. Rock Island, Gust. Schlegei
C Son, 90 West Second street. Daven
port
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28

a better trainer than any human But
what can man say FOR the leaders?
Sometimes l think the good Lord gave
them the brains he had left over from
the job of making humankind
Follow Careful System.
The purchase of horses for the St
Paul department. which is noted for
its high state of efficiency, follows Il
careful system, gradually perfected
through years of work. Horses are
bought in late colthood, for they must
be young and strong when. they enter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28

attention. In this, too, they are like
children.
Are Given Vacations.
Il have seen men, reused in the mid
die Of the night. come sliding down the
pole half dressed and fall under the
hoofs of the splendid animals charging
from their stalls to their places in
front of truck or engine, but | have
never seen a man trampled. The hor-
ses see him instantly and dozen
times l hare seen them leap clear of
the body without inficting the slight
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28
Good Cough Medicine for Children

The season for coughs and colds is
now at hand and too much care can
not be used to protect the children.
A child is much more likely to con-
tract diphtheIia or scarlet fever when
he has cold The quicker you cure
his cold the less the risk. Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy is the sole re-
lance of many mothers, and few of
those who have tried it are willing to
use any other Mrs. L. L. Starcher, OF
Ripley, w. Va, says: Il have never
used anything other than Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy for my child en-
and it has always given good sa'isfac-
ton" This remedy contains no opit.in
or other narcotic and may be siveu as
confidently to a child as to an adult.
For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28
husbands obtained divorces for non

husbands obtained divorces for non
support.
The fifth year Of married life seems
to have been the most dangerous and
most likely to bring the matrimonial
ship upon the rocks. From the first
to the fifth year the ratio increases,
but after the fifth year there is less
tendency to separation, although the
number Of divorces does not fall be-
low that of the first year.
The average duration of marriages
terminated by divorce is about ten
years. Sixty per cent, or three fifths.
last less than ten years, and 40 per
cent last longer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28

trainer for the colt that aspires to be.
come wheel horse for one of the big
engines. is the wise old leader OF the
team, who sometimes knows more
about what fire horse ought to know
and do then even the firemen them
selves.
wouldn't have thought it, would you?''
Captin Ferguson inquired as he set
tied down for smoke and a uqiet talk.
Its true. though. We have some of
the finest horses in the world in the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28

Rock Island arsenal. He advanced
through 40 years of faithful service to
the position of master harness maker,
which he held until Is months ago,
when i'll health compelled him to give
up his work. He is survived by his
wife and daughter, Rita May, also
three brothers, James NJ, Daniel NJ.
and William Lands of Philadelphia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28
MOLINE:

Thrown from Cart.-To be thrown
from cart after a balky colt got
through running up and down the
street and striking his head against a
tree, receiving a severe wound over
the left eye, was the fate of Charles
Edestrand, ST., of this city. Mr.. Ed
estrand was exercising the colt Sat.
urday afternoon and was driving south
on Fifteenth street, when the colt be-
came unmaEageable near Seventeenth
avenue and. ran 10 the curbing. AS
the cart hit the curb Edestrand was
thrown out headforemost ana pitched
into a tree. The left eyebrow was
torn and mangled to the bone. The
colt ran into yard and stopped and
turned around after it had gone about
100 feet ard gazed at Mr. Edestrand
His son Paul was with him, but did
not get hurt beyond a few bruises
and he took care of the colt while Mr.
Edestrand came down town.
Big Christmas usiness.-The Christ
mas business at the postoffice has beer
much larger this year than it ever wa:
before. The number of packages re
ceived and sent is estimated by tho
| older clerks to have been at least 81
| per cent greater than in any previou.
year, while the number of Christina;
postcards sent and received has beef
! MANY limos what II hoe av0r baop no
! fore. In the crowd of business it wa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28
Time Is Worth Readjnq..

Leo F. Zelinski,, of 6S Gibson St,
Buffalo, N. Y, says: 81 cured the most
annoying cold sore l ever had, with
Bucklen's Arnica Salve. l applied this
salve once a day for two days, when
every trace of the. sore was gone
Heals all sores. Sold under guarantee
at all druggists. Csc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28

Locking for Mrs. Smith.-Mrs. Min
ME B. Virgins of the relief and aid
department of the Cook county hospi
tai at Chicago is seeking the sister of
one Mike Smith, who is critically i'll
at the hospital and who says he has
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28
We Sell
Ylnaol

on the positive guarantee
that if it does not give sat-
isfaction we will return the
entire amount of money paid
us for it.
We ask all those who are
rundown, nervous, debili-
tated, aged or weak, and
every person suffering from
stubborn colds, hanging-on
coughs, bronchitis or incipi-
ent consumption to try Vinol
with this understanding.
Harper House Pharmacy, Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28

impossible to count them, but it is
within bounds to say that at least TO-
900 Christmas cards were sent in the
three days before Christmas, and it is
not improbable that the number reach
cd $4,000 The carriers coming from
their collections brought sacks full of
them and the main Office received
them by basketsful In the number
were about 200 that could not be sent
owing to lack of address or postage
Increases Stock.-The Fort Madison
Plow company which purchased the
business of the Morrison Manufacture
ing company of Fort Madison, Iowa,
has filed amended articles of incorpor-
alton showing an increase in the cap
itai stock of $125,000. The company
has also increased the number of di-
rectors from three to five and elected
Samuels; vice president, A. p Fisk;
treasurer, J. F. Huntoon; secretary, J.
T. Francis.
Obituary Record. - Leroy Mathew
Sparkling, 5-yearOld son of Mr.. and
Mrs Oscar E. Sparkling, died at the
short illness with stomach trouble
Leroy was born in Moline in April
1903.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28
TT takes good management to rN
i duce expenses without lowering
efficiency, but it takes the
Understanding Machine

to reduce expenses while increasing
efficiency. Its use in your office would
tighten the cares of your Office force,
increase their efficiency, enhance their
earning power and save the time you
have spent heretofore waiting for trial
balances, statements, etc.
The Universal has a carriage that
permits the printing Of regular or
irregular columns, any distance apart,
on the same sheet. 1t prints totals
and subtotals in red, has individual
correction keys, light lever pull and
a host of other advantages.
We solicit the opportunity of
demonstrating to you on your
work, in your office, at our eX-
pense, the proof of our claims.
Write today.
Forest H. Montgomery, District Sales
Agent, Suite 1S34-1S36, Commercial Ma
tional Bank Building, Chicago, Ill.
Universal Adding Machine company
ST. Louis. Branch Offices in all pr
cipal cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-28

a sister in Davenport, understood to
be named Mrs Frank \. Smith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-23

a number of business acquaintance.
some of whom will probably follow her
and form the nucleus of larger Glen
tele.''
From the above quotations one can
readily understand that this course COW
ers a period of several years.
One can go into a corset factory, of
course but the making of an entire corset
by one person is impossible there. Each
worker takes just the particular branch.
boning, stitching, etc, as the case may
be. and so never becomes proficient in
any portion Of the corset beyond that
of her own task.
1t costs money; too. to go into the cor
set business. as a factory, If only q
small one, must be maintained.
There are corsetieres who buy from a
manufacturer corsets in the semi-made
stage. and fit them to their patrons and
dispose of them as II they were specially
made to measure
These corsetieres. needless to add. are
not the most successful persons. for GUS
toners very soon find out they are not
getting what they are paying for, and SO
transfer their patronage to more con-
scientious corset makers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-23
Assist in Fittings.

When called upon to help at fittings"
she says, 1.-The beginner should be OBJ
servant quick to take in small details.
and If pos< essed of knowledge of the
sense of balance and proportion the work
will be less difficult.
las no two figures are. ever exactly
alike, the assistant will get much knowl-
edge in finding out wherein they differ
when trying on the corsets. These are
the means by which she can the better
learn the business.
Her assets should be a neat or stylish
figure and a pleasing personality In
time the assistant may become the head
filter, and when she acquires sufficient
experience she may start her own busi-
ness.
If popular filter she will have made
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Costume for Young Girl.

A white mousseline costume had
tunic la Grecque-that is. falling to the
knee in straight lines, having a square
slit high on the sides, falling over the
demi-traine skirt, bordered on the bottom
with a light tracery Of pale mauve and
in deep shade Of mauve floss. Upon the
tunic was an all-round border of Write
and mauve silk embroidery. embracing
three cross rows of valenciennes inser
tons. dyed a still paler tint. The draped
open bodice had its v openings at the
neck defined by the same dyed lace. as
we'll as low square lace line, running
above the belt both back and front. The
sleeves were Of mousseline draped close
to the arm transparency and banded
below the elbow with the lace. A tucked
mousseline chemisette lace trimmed gave
the neck its finish. A parasol of white
silk and white gloves completed the toilet
to perfection.-Vogue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-23
PAPER TRUST TO CUT WAGES
Business Depression Given as Rea-
son for the Reduction.

NEW YORK. July 23.-Employes of the
International Paper Company may have to
submit to a cut in wages ranging from
2 to 10 per cent August l, according
to a statement given out by President
Burbank of the company yesterday. No
action will be taken, however until after
q conference to be held this week between
representatives Of the company and COM
mittees representing the employees have
discussed the whole situation.
The wage agreement between the COM
pany and its employees expires August l..
and Mr.. Burban-- says that, inasmuch as
wages have been on a high basis in the
past year and on account of the business
depression. it is likely that reductions may
have to be made at that time.
Early this month the management eff
fected reduction of expenses approx
mating 100000 a year. and at the same
time the salaries of mill superintendent
agents, foremen and office employees were
cut to an amount totaling between $4,000
and $4,000 annually.
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REMOVING STAINS FROM
CLOTHES AND TABLE LINENS
Remedies for Taking Out Grass, Fruit, Ink, Coffee
Etc, Spots-Grease Also Eliminated.

"A few general rules in regard to re-
moving stains from wash dresses will
probably be useful just now in removal
ing last years frocks for this summers
wear 1t must be understood. however.
after the accident the better will be the
result; yet stains that have been in all
winter are not impossible to cleanse II
the work is done in the right way.
For instance. boiling water poured
through a tea stain will entirely re-
move it If the stream is kept percolating
through the material a SUFFICIENT length
of time, it depending upon the obstinacy
of the stain.
Coffee spots should be soaked in cold
water until they disappear. changing the
water as often as it becomes much dis
colored.
The stains from chocolate are not so
easy to remove. They should be soaked
in lukewarm water. which will be renew
ed as occasion requires
Fruit stains will surely be in evidence
during the coming season, If not on old
garments then on new ones.
When such spots are fresh pour boiling
water steadily through them and they
will usually disappear. II the water Is
hard borax or ammonia in a small guam
tity should be added to the water.
A grease stain on cotton or linen will
usually yield to the treatment Of a mix
ture Of fuller's earth and pipeclay in
equal quantities.
To Remove Grease From Silk.
When any greasy substance has been
dropped upon silk 1t can be distracted by
mixing French chalk with methylated
spirits to the consistency Of cream, laying
it upon the stain, then covering with
brown paper and pressing with warm
iron.
Ice cream marks can be removed by
this means. but it must be applied at
once.
A bottle Of cologne Is a most USE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-23

full article. for it will take away smears
II rubbed on as soon as they appear. II
can be used alike on white or coloreo
fabrics. cotton or wooden, without the
slightest injury. May persons make use
OF 1t all the year round. not exactly as
cleansing agent, but as an emergency.
For instance. when a person is quite
ready to go out and then detects some
stain that has been overlooked when put
ting the garment away a rag saturated
with cologne and applied will remedy
the spot at last temporarily
Grass stains yield to the cologne appl-
cation. though a thorough bath in alcohol
is perhaps more certain. Kerosene is an
other liquid that may be applied success
fully to grass stains. while some recon-
mend covering the spots with a paste
made from cream of tartar and water.
This should not be used in the case OF
colored goods, as the color is likely to
disappear.
Medicine stains may often be removed
by sponging thoroughly with alcohol
Blood stains, if fresh, should be put into
cold water. When old or set very thick
paste made from starch and water should
be laid on both sides Of the stain and al
lowed to remain until perfectly dry, Wnen
it can be shaken off.
Stains from an acid will usually disap-
pear under bath Of alcohol.
To Take Out Fresh Paint.
Rub fresh paint with rag dppeo IN
spirits of turpentine. and if this is not
forthcoming rub the soiled part with both
hands, as though the fabric were being
washed.
Ink can be taken from white goods
with tomatoes if applied freely. Cold milk
is good when the stains are fresh, chang
ing the milk as often as necessary.
If very obstinate and the material will
stand hot water the stain should be COW
cred with melted tallow, then washed in
the usual way.
nate stains. but can be used only on white
goods, as il will destroy the color
The crystals are dissolved in boiling
water and the liquid Is applied to the
stain. A thorough rinsing in clear water
afterward is necessary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-23
LEARN CORSET MAKING
BY SHOP EXPERIENCE

Good corsetieres say that it takes years
of practice in order to become skilled
corset maker. and in these days. when
the corset means so much in a woman's
wardrobe. unless one Is particularly
clever it is almost impossible to build up
q good business.
Corset cutting and fitting cannot be
learned in a course of lessons. It takes
years Of practice.
1t Is hard matter to locate a COM
petent teacher. for the most successful
makers are too busy to give the time
necessary for teaching. He or she has a
business to look after and help to direct
that takes every moment of time.
for years and have worked up from the
lowest rung on the ladder. Again. the
largest number have learned the trade
in Paris. where the corset is considered
of first importance always. and so have
gained much information impossible to
obtain elsewhere.
This knowledge Of course. has been a
great help to their success in the United
States.
A well known corsetiere. whose mother
and grandmother before her followed
the same profession, says that in her
opinion 1t was a waste of money to spend
1t in trying to learn corset making. It
was a profitable business, she admitted
but the better way would be to 60 into a
house as a saleswoman or general assist
ant.
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CONVERTS TO BE PRIESTS.
Late Episcopal Clergymen Join
Catholic Secular Priesthood.

PHILADELPHIA, July 23.-Six former
Episcopal clergymen, the Revs. William
I. McGarvey, Maurice I. Cowl William
L. Hayward, Charles l. Bowles. Ohio c.
Gromall and Edgar ]. Cowan, who joined
the Catholic Church about two months
ago, have been accepted as candidates
for the priesthood They will enter the
theological seminary of st. Charles Bor-
romeo at Overlook in September
Since their baptism by Archbishop
Ryan the converts have been living at
quiet summer resort, celebrating on their
future. 1t was supposed that several of
the number would become Paulist Fa-
TIERS Their unanimous decision. how
ever to enter the secular priesthood was
made known to the archbishop few days
ago.
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rooms and grocery stores to provide
screens and fans. How about the buck
ster.. who buys inferior food products,
then hauls 1t through the streets exposed
to the dust created by the white wings.
which includes the worst kind OF bacilli-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-23

Fels-Naptha is better than an extra
pair of hands in housekeeping.
1t makes dirt fly from walls, floors,
woodwork, linoleum, windows, porcelain
fittings and anything else that's clean
able, just as it does from clothes.
No scrub-brush or hot water is nee
essary, mind you.
Just Fels-Naptha, cool or lukewarm
water, and a soft cloth.
Fels-Naptha dissolves the dirt in
jiffy so it can be rinsed away; it doesn't
have to be secured off.
AS Fels-Naptha is also a germicide,
it is a good sanitary precaution to do
your housekeeping with it.
Did you ever try washing dishes with
Fels-Naptha in lukewarm water2
1t cuts the grease quick as wink
and makes the glasses shine.
Directions for all uses of Fels- Naptha
are printed on the red and green wrapper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-23
Popular Sleeves.

A popular yet simple sleeve for even
ing dresses is cut straight and even
with the material looped up nearly to the
shoulder on the outer side.-Vogue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-23
Hucksters and Cleanliness.

To the Editor of The Star:
II occurs 10 me that with the great hue
and cry for cleanliness. there is one dis
penser of foodstuffs who has been over
looked The law compels hotels lunch
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-23
Anty Drudge Tells How to Make
housekeeping Easy.

Mrs. HardworkI certainly do detes housekeeping time
Here I've been scrubbng and scrubbng until the skin
all off knuckes, and just can't get the floors and paint
clean"
Anty Drudge-A the elbow grease the world won't clean
things you the wrong soap. Get FesNapha and the
grease and dirt floors and patchwork will disappear
like magic"