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The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-09-18
yelling on ,Allboc Wedding Wednesday
Evening.

A dainty home wedding took place
"Wednesday evening al the home oi Mr.
and Mn. George Allbec IA Hlrefialr
when their daughter Mabel Julia. was
united IN marriage 10 Edward Henry
Wellington also Of Townshcnd. The dec
orations, the work oi the brides broth
or. we've very beautiful. Between the
windows was bank 81 ferns relieved
only by large cluster oi sweetPas'
Over the lace curtains ccmsiis was
drapcd and there was q proiu,ion OF cnl
flowers. the gifts II friend :. ~ about
s.3n y. m. the bride and bridegroom
entered. the bride being gowned IN white
silk null and wearing a single blush rose
and her bouquet was Of pale pink asters
Rev. Daniel Mcintyre united the pair,
After the ceremony refreshments were
served. There were many valuable and
useful presents including silver, linen,
Morris chair. an art square. etc, etc.
The guests present were Mrs, clark,
mother Of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. I'd
gar Allbec and Mr.. and Mrs. Alvoy
Snow. relatives OF the bride. Owing Ia
the illness of Mrs. Wellington's mother.
the bridal couple viii remain in Towns.
bend for the present. Rice, old shoes and
best wishes from the community attend
them on their married way. The bride i
a graduate Of Leland 4 Gray seminary
and has taught successfully in town.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-07
BUDD's LEAP FOR LIFE.
Former California Governors Narrow
Escape From a Rattiesnake.

Escape From Rattiesnake.
James Fl. Budd, the former governor
Of California who recently died at his
home in Stockton, Cal, told some years
ago the following story of an escape
from the bite of a rattlesnake which
he once had: 81 was up in Calaveras
county fishing along the Stanislaus.
had been told of an almost inaccess-
ible pool up the river at the base of
the perpendicular cliffs and fairly alive
with trout. l found the place and also
found there was only one way to get
hook into the pool. | had to climb
on my hands and knees up steep
path to sort of shelf on the cliff. On
the other side of the shelf was a sheer
drop of forty feet down to the pool.
Just as / dragged myself upon the top
of the ledge the whir of a rattle
snake startled me. Naturally 1 jumped
to my feet. exhausted as l was. but
dropped my fishing rod. The coiled
RATHER was within two feet of me and
preparing to strike.
''Either l had to get down on MY
hands and knees again or jump forty
feet into the pool. AS ] saw the dia-
mond head of the snake draw back to
strike | decided and jumped. Just as
/ sprang the RATHER struck. | had a
pair of moccasins on my feet, and the
fangs of the snake fastened in the
one nearest him. AS | went down
remember seeing the snake flying over
the other side of the pool. Its fangs
had caught, and | had carried it with
me. Just what happened in the second
or two after l struck the water in my
dive of forty feet don't know Fortu-
nately the pool was fairly deep. AS l
dragged myself upon the rocks at its
edge realized with thankfulness |
never knew before that / was not only
alive, but had escaped the snake and
broken bones. l was badly bruised,
but not seriously hurt. What became
Of the snake don't know
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-07

shadow on her face, but you see.
Jerry and l have known each other
since we were babies. We lived next
door to each other. and we played being
married when | was in pinafores. You
see, / couldn't care for any one else,
Mr.. Andrews"
NO, you couldn't" he admitted
Then as he sat looking down at her
frail figure. at the delicate face with
the halo of red-gold hair. he burst out,
"Oh, look here, I'm no dog in the man
ger"
She looked up, startled.
IF | can't have you. | amt going 10
keep him from having you,' said the
ma gnanimous Mr.. Andrews. Whats
the matter with Ellsworth coming into
my Office. need Il man to help me
and I'm making a fortune in real es-
tate. 1t will pay him better than
farming, and it won't be long before
he can pay off his family's debts aud
yours too
Jerry, hearing his name. came up.
Mr. Andrews wants you to go into
his Office" Charlotte repeated breath
lessly.
Jerry stiffened.
Mr. Andrews is very kind. but
| can't
The little fat man looked at him
| wistfully.
See here. Ellsworth you needn't
think it's favor to you. It's for her
sake I'm doing it and for her happi-
pess. Don't you go and let your pride
spoil it. "a "
Charlotte looked from her friend to
her lover.
Il think we. should take it in the
spirit it is offered. Jerry" she said.
Ellsworth held out his hand to the
man in the car. I'D be cad if
didn't" he stated. ITS a pretty fine
thing you are doing, sir"
stop that" Andrews said sheep
ishly. "Gnd climb in and let me take
you home" and as the lovers settled
! themselves in the wide back seat he
flung over his shoulder the final en-
phatic statement:
II amt any angel. but | amt dog
in the mangcr. neither
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-07
Che Hrgus Daily Short Story
On the Long White Road-By Virginia Blair.
COpyrighted. 1908. by Associated Literary Press.

lives. Jerry There will he weary
road to travel, but in the end we shall
have our home. and love and happi-
ness-if we are patient. Jerry"
"Dear heart he whispered, and
smoothed her hair.
And after a time he stood up in the
strength of his youth.
But don't want to be patient" he
said restlessly Il want to build our
nest like the birds in the spring. /
want TO put you in it. and keep you
safe and warm
But you mustn't. jerry
$50 you say Then with sud
den, quick sr.ilc he looked down at
her. Let's bi happy for one day,
Charlotte. They don't expect you
Come down TO the lake and I'll row
you across 10 the lily beds
Il can't" she protested. Il must get
home and comfort them if they are
there-and PLAN
I'm going too
"Well. you may go with me and
carry my bag"
And so they began their Journey
along the long white road together
At the crossroads a big red motor car
passed them and stopped.
Its Andrews" Jerry murmured as
! they plodded on. land he's coming
back
Miss Charlotte called the man in
the car
Charlotte tllrned
LET me take you the rest of the
wnv IN nv car" Andrews offarod
NO. she said stiff1y, I'D rather
| walk"
The little fat man flushed.
Look here" he said. "you-I wish
| you'd tell your folks l amt going to
| bother about that mortgage. I've been
i feeling mean ever since | said Id
| foreclose, but l did it just after l
| got your letter.
Something in the pleading express
sion of his round. red face made Char
! lotto leave Jerry aud go over to the
I side of the automobile
| Perhaps | didn't write in very
kindly way" she said. Il have
A great light illumined his gloomy
countenance. do you think you
could change your mind:" he asked.
| ooh, no." Charlotte stammered. mot
that. but
"Of course you look down on me- -
he said modify II amt your kind.
| Il don't look down on YOU Char
lotte told him. But IL care for some.
body else
He gave her startled glance.
| is it Jerry Ellsworth" he ques-
toned very low.
Yes" she admitted. Its Jerry. But
we can't marry each other because
both of our families are in debt and
there's no chance of getting out fol
years. It's such poor land. But were
going to watt
Huh, Wait" jeered the little man
you'll die gray headed before you're
happy if you do that
Perhaps she agreed. with ;
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-07
Col. McEniry.

Carthage Republican: Colonel Matt
j. McEniry, lawyer. president of Bus
iness Mems association of Moline, and
all around pusher of public enterprises
for the public benefit, is the democratic
candidate for congress from the Four
teenth district.
Colonel McEniry is not candidate
for fun, accommodation or glory. He
wants to be congressman so he can
push harder for Illinois, and this dis
trict in particular And he is going to
be elected, if it is in the cards.
This live wire from Moline deserves
recognition. He was born on farm
and managed successfully 500-acre
farm when II years old. He is a col
lege graduate and holds degrees from
three celebrated colleges. For 20 years
he has practiced law in Moline, and
during that period has been in the fore
front of every movement of public i'm
portance to this part of the state. He
way proposition for Illinois. If elected
to congress, his power to do things for
his district will be greatly strengthen
ed and he will be heard from. He is
the tool of no interest, has never been
identified with fractional politics, and
is a clean, honorable citizen.
These are the reasons why the Four
teenth district should elect Colonel
McEniry. We are entitled once to the
services of a real live representative.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-07
Hints for Hopkins.

Congressman George E. Foss asked
some questions in speech in Chi
oago Wednesday that must prove en-
bairassing to Senator Hopkins. He
asks if the senator thinks it was
proper to appoint his own son, a
young attorney. as federal master in
chancery in Chicago. No one pre-
5nmes that the young man would
have been thought of for so impor
tant a place if his father did not con-
troi the appointment. which is a very
profitable and desirable one.
He also makes inquiry concerning
the propriety of practicing law and
accepting business from corporations
willie United States senator.
And he further asks the senator if
he thinks it right for his law firm to
retain the $4,000 fee paid il by the
Chicago sanitary district
And he wishes to know if Hopkins
thinks it right to organize a surety
company and indicate to federal en-
ployes that it would be well to Sc
cure their bonds from the Hopkins
company.
And if it is the right thing for the
SCI ator to have 4 member of his law
firm made referee in bankruptcy.
These and some others are submit
ted 10 Senator Hopkins by Mr. Foss.
They can be answered only in one
way. If the questions are based on
TACT. and that has not been disputed,
they prove that the senator deserves
retirement to private life.
His strength in the state at this
time is based largely on the Hopkins
machine and barrel. Revelations con-
corning his public career made by Col
lier's Weekly and the facts involved
in the Foss interrOgations are sufti-
cient demonstration of the unfitness
of Hopkins for reelection to the United
States senate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-07
Tie WAY Out.

When Pat decided to set up as a
cabby he bought an old cavalry horse
and reached home feeling proud. he
dad, But then he found he couldn't
make it bulge, so he took it back TO
the barracks and told the officer that
ii was dead beat and wouldn't 90.
Won't he?" said the officer And.
mounting him. he cried. Charge"
Away sped the horse around the yard
and suddenly stopped when the officer
cried Halt"
Well pleased, Pat took the horse
home second time.
On the afternoon following he had
party TO drive TO the station. AS sooD
as all were seated he shouted.
"Cha-a-arge"'
The steed rushed off ut breakneck
speed. Tearing along at forty miles
an hour. 1t soon reached the station.
But a Wild look came into the Hiber-
man drivers eyes.
BE jabcrs." he screamed. I've for
gotten the word. L can't stop him.
I can't stop him. Ladies-ladies. il
We want ter git out. whirroo, ye'd bet
ter try 'r'-London Graphic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-07
High Prices and Tariff.

The continued high cost of living
and the declared intention of some
of the trusts and combines to hold
out for high prices must force the
American people to consider the tariff
and economic conditions in the COM
ing campaign. AS it is. the people
are facing the extraordinary predica-
ment OF decreased wages and incomes
and but little, if, any, reduction in
prices of trust products. Many raw
materials, such as iron. copper, cot
ton and wool are much lower in price.
but the finished product produced by
the trusts are high in price as ever.
Tor they still insist on such large
profits that retail prices average near.
iy as much as they were before tbe
panic. The price of iron has de.
creased about 80 per cent but the
tariif protected steel trust has made
no reduction in the price of its pro
ducts to the American consumers al
though steel products for foreign
lands are being sold at a great reduc
ton in price. Other trusts and com
Lines. of which the beef combine is
n sample. have even increased prices
here and also charged with selling
abroad at much less price.
The question, therefore, that the
voters of the United States must
settle at the coming election is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-07
Humor ano Philosophy
B, DUNCAN NJ. SMITH
PROVIDED FOR.

The new heir apparent to John D. looks
On a world made to order for him
No strife for q living, no worry about
The future for that lucky limb.
Already in farmhouse and village and
store
All over the earth it's a fad
To burn q few gallons of oil. less or more,
A fund to provide for the lad.
Wherever from ocean to ocean mankind
Sits up with task or a book
To labor or garner some truths for the
mind,
For secrets of nature to look,
The lamp that is turning the night into
day
For study or business or fun
Is burning fluid that tribute must pay
To the son of John DIS only son.
And nurtured in luxurys lap.
But what are such favors compared to
the boon
Vouchsafed to this heir to oil chap?
lie will not have need from the day OF
his birth
To conjure one moment with toll.
For thousands who know not the boy is
on earth
Will blow themselves strong for his oil.
Strong servants will come at his slightest
commard
On trivial errands to chase.
And when he has collie three doctors on
hand
Will be to look after the case.
No prince born to purple can ever expect
With toys more expensive to play.
Now, wasn't he wise and astute to select
John D. for a grandfather? Say!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-07
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

Playing the fool is an art not likely
to be lost in this generation.
1t is awful the way some people lie
and artistic the way others do it
All the worlds stage without a
steel drop curtain.
Having good neighbor is merely q
matter of being good one.
Being poor may be respectable, but it
doesn't look desirable or comfortable
from the outside.
The family picnic with crumbly sand.
witches and bottle for baby is no rest
ing place for Cupid.
just by looking at them you know
some mari ed men have wives thar
are easily ple ased.
When you have no ono TO blame bur
yourself. you are dead sure no ones e
blame
Observation-Disclosures
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-07
"MERRY WIDOW" HOUSE.
Washington Man Builds For Himself
Novel Summer Home.

Washington Man Builds For Himself
Novel Summer Home.
"My neighbors call it the Merry
Widow house"
This is the statement which James
L. Parsons, a builder of Washington,
made in regard to the summer home
he recently completed for himself d
short distance beyond Chevy Chase
lake. And the name is very appro
priate," said Mr.. Parsons. ''for the
broad caves have the appearance Of
big straw hat set ON top of the
house. But there is a good purpose
served by those broad caves, for they
help to keep the house cool and COM
Portable, and that is the principal OBJ
ject to be sought in summer home.
Everything about the house was
planned with the idea of summer COM
fort. The windows are wide, and
there are plenty of them. The doors
also are wide, and they are so ar
ranged that, no matter in what direc-
ton the wind may be blowing, the
doors may be opened to let the breeze
blow through the rest of the house.
ION the first floor everything is
level, including the porch floor. which
is on 4 plane with that of the rooms,
and there are not even doorsills over
which one may trip. Another novel
| idea which has been introduced into
| the house is that of having all the
doors high. extending almost to the
| ceiling. This keeps the hot air which
rises in a room from 'bagging' near the
ceiling and warming the air of the Ell
tire ROOM"
| The house contains wide entrance
hall. living room, dining room, kitchen
and pantry on the first floor and five
! rooms and bath on the second floor,
with servants room and large attic
room on the third floor The founda.
ton is of concrete and the upper part
Of frame, with the exception of the at
tic floor exterior, which is of CORFU.
1 gated iron,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-07
Vote Early Tomorrow.

Owing to the complex character OF
usual number of ballots and candi-
dates, and the large number of voters
to make affidavit and to be sworn when
they cast their ballots, it is essential
that the voters make an effort to reach
the polls early and to thus avoid the
rush
The judges and clerks of election
will have their hands full, and the
possibilities of numerous delays may
keep voters waiting if they do not go
to the polls early, and if they wait I'M
til late and go in large numbers, as
was done at the initial registration
last year, when many who sought to
register could not do so because of
the confusion.
1t is not anticipated that there will
be any great confusion, but the posi-
bilities of delay render it advisable
that the voters get to the polls as early
as possible, and thus cooperate with
the election board to successfully car
ry out the primary law, which will I'M
questionably prove great success IL
given a fair test and if the voters take
the interest they should.
So, by voting early, and thus CO
operating with the judges and clerks,
the electors will not only benefit them.
selves and assist in making the test OF
the new law a success, but will pre-
ceptibly relieve the burden that will
rest upon the election board.
Vote early.
Polls open at a. M. and close at
3 H. m
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-07

known as "sinall clothes'0, garment
which, whether tight or full. never
reached below the knee, though during
the seventeenth century loose gar
ment. known as "tongs," or "slyders."
came into general use among the work
ing classes, at first probably used as
overalls. A picture Of the pirate Will
lam Teach, known to have been
painted in 1884, shows him in long
trousers. wherefore it is supposed that
men who followed tue sea were among
the first to adopt the more comfortable
garment.-Housekee :
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-07
1rouserS.

The shape. being loose around the
knees and ankles. allows sailors trou-
sers to be quickly rolled over the knees
If 1t is necessary to leap into shallow
water. such as is necessary when
Bleaching boat. Thus. by keeping the
trousers dry. the men are able to move
more quickly and do not suffer from
cold The sailors uniform is not sub
ject to varying orders of fashion.
wherefore seafarers of today wear
clothes of essentially the same pattern
as those prescribed Cor them when the
American navy was first established.
This was taken with little change from
that of the British navy. which was
adopted by order of King George III.
about the middle of the eighteenth CEN
fury. For many centuries men almost
universally wore "breeches" (also
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-07

A correspondent of Printers Ink
notes that eight large hotels have
been opened in New York during the
Last five years, of which seven have
been extensively advertised. The
original proprietor of the eighth
didn't believe that publicity was es-
sential to the success of his enter.
plise. The seven advertised hotels
nave enjoyed a full measure of pros
perity; the eighth has been a fiat
failure from the start, and is now in
the hands of a receiver.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-07
STEAM AS DISINFECTANT.
Dr.. Richard Suggests New Method to
Keep Library Books Clean.

A saving of thousands of dollars for
the Boston Public library may result
from DR.. B. r. Richards discovery that
dry steam of very high temperature
is a better disinfectant of books than
the formaldehyde now used. Steam is
cheaper more penetrating and less de-
structive than formaldehyde, he be-
lieves.
John Richie, Jr., health commission
er Of Boston, who attended the annual
meeting of the Massachusetts, Associa-
ton of Health Boards at Gallup's island.
where DR.. Rickard read his paper on
"Disinfection of Library Books" was
much impressed by the idea. The Bos-
ton Public library may experiment
with the new treatment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-07
Force of Storm Waves.

The average storm wave is thirty
feet in height. The highest storm
waves ever measured were between
forty-four and forty-eight feet high.
The gigantic force of storm waves is
shown by the fact that at Skerryvore
lighthouse, Off the west coast of Scot
land, mass of rock weighing five and
half tons was once hurled to height
OF seventy-two feet above the sea lev
ell, while mass weighing thirteen and
half tons was torn from cliff seven
ty-four feet high.--Pall Mall Gazette.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-07

Being candidate for the democratic
nomination for representative in the
legislature from the Thirty-third sena-
torial district, subject to the decision
of the primaries of Aug. s, l respect
fully solicit the support of my friends
and all those who deem me deserving
and worthy. II. l.. WHEELAN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-07

There never was nastier. more
otter, more vengeful cngendering per-
sonality of the rankest than has been
waged in Illinois for the republican
gubernatorial nomination. The sting
'of such an acrimonious controversy
must last
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-07
Good Trade.

Gcod trace.
"She asked him TO give up smoking
for her sake"
"And he agreed tor
Yes, and she asked him to give up
drinking"
"And he didT
"Yes''
"What did she give up?"
"Oh, about million dollars"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-07

While the Standard Oil fine of s29,-
10000 has been RENTED. it is pleas
ant to notice that clemency has been
extended Judge Kenesaw Mountain
Lands. whose friends feared he would
be sent to the block.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-07

Il will be shown tomorrow how far
the Hopkins money bags will! &c in
winning a denomination at the hands
OF his party of one of the senate I'M
0eSirablcs"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-07

The German health cures are COM
planning of the absence this year of
American millionaires what would be-
come of Europe?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-07

If the other Roosevelt policies
don't pan out better than his crusade
against predatory wealth they will not
be remembered long.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-07

Apparently the only thing for the
country to do is to get LloyIs to in
sure it against the Standard Oil COM
pany.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-07

whether they will continue in power.
the republican party, the policies of
which protect the trusts instead of
cIrbing them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-07
For President of the United
States.
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN
OF Nebraska
For Vice President,
JOHN WORTH KERN
or Indiana.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

! hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for the democratic nomination for
representative from the Thirty-third
senatorial district, subject to the de-
cision of the democratic voters of the
district as voiced at the primary cleo
ton Aug. s, and ask the support of all
who deem me worthy.
G. @ WILSON
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-07
Travelling Light.

"See the girls in bathing-laughing
and cutting up as though they didn't
have thing on their minds"
THAT is to- match their bathing
suits"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-07

DO not politically disfranchise your
self by voting with the opposition
party tomorrow. Stick to your own
standard, or you are out for two years
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-07

Predictions ere now made that there
viii be a car shortage in the middle
OF October, about three weeks before
election. No doubt!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-07

People who have been Ill Wall
street will not be surprised to learn
that there are bandits in Boston.