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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-01-31
A Warm AIIusien.


do you see that man across the
street,"
Yes; who is he?"
1.-THE greatest fellow for giving you
hot air you ever came across"
"Oh, buffer"
mot at ALL He is at the head OF a
big heating company"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-01-31
National Chinese Costumes.

Regulations regarding the national
costume OF both officials and ordinary
people have been duly compiled and
there are nine different grades Of cos
tumes.-Shanghai Mercury.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-01-31
a Sore Puzzle.

"How did that secret ever get out?"
ST can't imagine. She only told
about a dozen of her acquaintances in
strict confidence"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-01-31
SYMPATHY.

He-Yaas! Several years ago
fell in love with girl, but she re-
jected me-made a regular fool of
me, in fact.
She-How sad! And you've never
got over it.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-01-31
Many Professional Men,

clergymen, teachers and singers use
Browns Bronchial Troches for curing
hoarseness and coughs.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-01-31

We are not in this world to do what
we wish, but to be willing to do that
which it is our duty to do.-Gounod.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-01-31

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, sOftens the gums reduces IN
nammation, allays pain, cures wind collie 25c bottle
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-01-31
REASON FOR woMEN's "NaRvss"
In Very Many Cases 10 10 "eaNen"~
Kidneys.

Mrs. Frank Roseboom, 512 8. Wash
ington St, Moscow. Idaho, says: In
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PILES CURED IN Q TO IA DAYS.
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any cAso
of Itching, Blind, Bleeding Protrudin@ Piles In
TO II days or money refunded. Soc.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-01-31
THE TIFF.

She-But before you married me
you said you were well or.
He-So / was, but didn't know It
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-01-31

An ounce of help Is better tnan Q
ton of hot air on the subject.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-01-31

Calamity Is mans true toucnstone.
Beaumont
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-01-31

~~wRM PLANTS, SEEDS. Best on earth.
~ Free catalog. Intern1 NurserieFv
D 9A@AV Denver, Colo. Agents wanted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAP
TIERS

CHAPTER I-Returning from Manila,
Captain Philip Sclwyn, formerly of the
army is welcomed home by his sister,
Nina Gerard, her wealthy husband, Aus
tin, and their numerous children. Eileen
Enroll, ward of Nina and Austin. is part
of their household Selwyn has been
divorced, without guilt on his part, by
his wife, Alike, who is now the wife of
Jack RuthVen. with whom she ran
away from Selwyn.
CHAPTER Il.--Eileen. who is very
fond of her brother, Gerald, despite
the young mans neglect of her, makes
friends with Selwyn.
CHAPTER III-Gerard is worried
about young Erroll's minglinE in the
fast set. Gerald is employed by julius
Neergard, "A real estate operator in a
large way. Selwyn promises Eileen he
will look after her brother. lie tells
her about Boots Lansing, his army
chum in Manila, who is coming to
New York. In the park Eileen and
Selwyn ride past Alike.
- CHAPTER W Eilcen's deceased
father was an archaeologist, and she
has inherited some of his scholarly
qualities. Selwyn helps Gerald settle Il
gambling debt and determines to UNI
dertake his reformation.
CHAPTER V.-AliXe and Selwyn meet
and discuss their altered relations. He
is introduced to Mrs. Rosamund Fame.
leader of the fast set and AliXe's clos
est friend. He appeals tn Alike to help
him keep Gerald from gambling.
CHAPTER VI. - The friendship of
Eileen and Selwyn progresses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12

ness. It's the final refuge of the fee
BILE minded You like it? Oh, we'll. IL
you've got to play-if you've no better
resource for leisure, and If nonpartici
patton isolates you too completely
from other idiots-play the imbecile
gentleman's game. which means
game where nobody need worry over
the stakes"
"But-they'd laugh at me"
81 know. But Boots Lansing would
not, and you have considerable respect
for him."
Gerald nodded. He had immediate
ly succumbed to Lansing like every
body else
"And one thing MORE" said Selwyn.
Don't play for stakes-no matter how
Observation-Disclosures women sit in the
game. Fashionable or not, 1t Is rotten
sport, whatever the ethics may be
And, Gerald, tainted sport and clean
record can't take the same fence to
gether."
A little later the boy started fol
home at Selwyn's advice. But the
memory of his card losses frightened
him, and he stopped on the way to see
what money Austin would advance
him.
Julius Neergard came up from Long
Island, arriving at the office abou
noon. The weather was evidently colo
on Long Island. He had the complex
ion of a raw ham, but the thick, fat
hand, with its bitten nails, which ht
offered Selwyn as he entered his office
was unpleasantly hot. and on the thiI
nose, which split the broad expans'
of face, bead or two of sweat usual
ly glistened, winter and summer.
where's GeraldY' he asked as al
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
They discussed Nccrgard's scheme.

They discussed Nccrgard's scheme.
shrewd and cautious. declined any per-
sonal part in the financing of the deal.
although he admitted the probability
Of prospective profits.
"Our investments and our loans are
of a different character" he explained.
but | have no doubt that Fame, Har-
mon & Co..
"Why. both Fame and Harmon are
members of the club" laughed Sell
wyn. You don't expect Neergard to
60 to them?'
A peculiar expression fiickered in
Gerard's heavy features. Perhaps he
thought that Fame and Harmon and
Jack Ruthven We're not above exploit
cumstances: but. whatever his opin-
ion he said nothing further and. sug-
costing that Selwyn remain to dine.
went off to dress.
A few moments later he returned.
crestfallen and conciliatory.
~ forgot Nina and | are dining at
the Orchils'. Come mp Il moment. She
wants to speak TO YOU"
So they took the rose tinted rococt
elevator. Austin went away to hi
own quarters, and Selwyn tapped a
Nina's boudoir.
us that you.. Phil? One minute
Watson is finishing my hair. Come il
now and kindly keep your distance, m.
friend. Do you suppose 1 want Rosa
mund to know what brand of wa
paint l use?"
"Rosamund?' he repeated, with
good humored shrug. ITS likely, ISM
it,"
Certainly it's likely. You'd neve
know you We're telling her anything
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
RECORD OF COURT HOUSE
Real Estate Transfers.

Louisa NJ. Seaberg to Nels j. Han
sen, lot g., block / Brooks Grove ad-
dition, Rock Island $40
Camilla C. Wheelock aud others to
George w. Brooks, 81 513 West one
half lot ., block 1, B. Davenport's sec
ond addition. Moline. 81.
Emma E. knutzen to Henry Lanier,
lot u, block 1, II. Walkers place,
South Moline. SLIGO.
Carrie Wynkeep to. Charles B. Mar
shall, north one-half lots =. ), William
Marshall's addition. Cordova. $3.50.
Bertha W. Hardin to Charles Is.
Marshall north one-half lots >. ). vii
liam Marshall's addition. Cordova
$3.50.
Ellen S. Weber, by executors, TO
Charles Z. Banch and Others. lot 3,
block 4, Columbia Park addition, Rock
Island $500.
Harry G. Glenn to H. f. Kluge, lot
Ii, block 2. Beecher & Nalsh's addi
ton. Rock Island. $3.50.
Bridget A. HenneSan 10 Joseph T
Laughery, lot 2, block =. John Ewart's
first addition, Carbon Cliff. $500.
Albert A. Richert to lanes G. Dur
min, lot Il. block 1, Guyer's third ad
dition, Rock Island. 1913.
Reuben G. Hollister to William Nc
Roberts and Z. G. McRoberts. north
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12

pers. The fami- Drtna poured tea uery
ly dined at SO prettily.
Drina could sit up; special treat on ac-
count of Boots presence at table. Ger
aid was exr ected. but did not come
The next morning Selwyn went
downtown ~ the usual hour and found
Gerald, pale and shaky. hanging over
his desk and trying to dictate letters to
an uncomfortable stenographer.
So he dismissed the abashed girl for
the moment, closed the door and sat
down beside the young man.
go home, Gerald he said with de-
cision. when Neergard comes in I'll
tell him you are not well. And, OLD
fellow, don't ever come near the office
again when you're in this condition"
I'm perfect fool" faltered the boy
his voice trembling. 81 don't really
care for that sort of thing, either. But
you know how it is in that set
"What set?"
ooh. the Fanes. the Ruth He
stammered himself into silence.
81 see. What happened last night"
1.-THE usual, two tables full of it.
There was a wheel too. / had no inten-
ton But you know yourself how 1t
parches your throat-the jollying and
laughing and excitement. l forgot all
about what you-what we talked over.
I'm ashamed and sorry, but can stay
here and attend to things, of course
81 don't want Neergard to see you,"
repeated Selwyn.
"W-why." stammered the boy, do
look as rocky as that?"
Yes. See here, you are not afraid
of me, are you?"
NO
"You don't think I'm one of those
long faced, blue nosed butters-in. do
you? You have confidence in me,
haven't you? You know I'm an aver
age and normally sinful man who has
made plenty of mistakes and who un-
derstands how others make them. You
know that. don't you, old chap?"
Eyes"
'Then you will listen, won't you,
Gerald?"
The boy laid his arms on the desk
and hid his face In them. Then he
nodded.
For ten minutes Selwyn talked to
him with all the terse and colloquial
confidence Of comradeship founded
upon respect for mutual fallibility-no
instruction, no admonition. no blame,
no reproach. only an affectionately log.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12

once boy relieved him of his heavy
box coat and brought his mail to him.
II advised Gerald to go home" OBJ
served Selwyn carelessly. HE is not
perfectly WELL"
Neergards tiny, mouselfke eyes, set
close together, stole brightly In Sell
wyn's direction, but they usually look
ed just a little past man, seldom at
him.
"GripT he asked.
Il don't think So" said Selwyn.
"Lots of grip round town." observ-
ed Neergard, as though satisfied that
Gerald had it. Then he sat down and
rubbed his large. membraneous ears.
Captain Selwyn." he began, "Pm
satisfied that it's a devilish good
thing"
"Are your"
"Emphatically. I've mastered the
. details. virtually all of 'em. Here's the
situation in grain of wheat. The
Siowitha club owns a thousand or SO
acres of oak, scrub. pine scrub, sand
and weeds and controls 1000 more
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12

going to get some pretty furniture and
art things? Eileen and l have been
talking it over, and we've decided to
then order it, whether you like 1t or
not"
Thanks" he said, laughing. Its
just what I've tried to avoid. I've got
things where / want them now. but !
knew it was too comfortable to last
Boots said that some woman would be
sure to be good to me with an art nou.
veau rocking chair"
"a perfect sample of mans graft
tude." said Nina, exasperated, "for I've
ordered two beautiful art nouveau
rocking chairs. one for you and one fol
Mr.. Lansing. Now you can go and hui
initiate poor little Eileen, who took sc
much pleasure in planning with me fol
your comfort AS for your friend
Boots. he's unspeakable-with my com
pliments"
Selwyn stayed until he made peace
with his sister. then he mounted to the
nursery to lean over the younger
CuIiuieu anu pressure Ut prayers. nlt
being accomplished. he descended tt
the library. where Eileen Enroll in 6
filmy. lace clouded gown. full of tur
quoise tints. reclined with her arm
around Drina amid heaps of cushions
watching the waitress prepare a table
for two
He took the fresh, cool hand she ex
tended and sat down on the edge OF
her couch.
"All o. X. again?" he inquired, re
tanning Eileen's hand in his.
'Thank you-quite. Are you really
going to dine with us? Are you sur,
you want to? Oh. know you've Civ
en- up some very gay dinner some
where
II was going to dine with Boot.
when Nina rescued me. Poor Boots!
think I'll telephone
Telephone him TO come herew beg
ged Drina. Would he come? oh
please-Td love to have him.
81 wish you would ask him." sale
Eileen; Its been SO lonely and stupit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
Selwyn laughed.

OciN Ii IduSupQ.
Phil" said his brother-in-law. .if
you think anybody can do a profitable
business except at other peoples ex-
pense you are an ass
"Am y" asked Selwyn. still laughing
frankly.
Certainly. The land is there plain
enough for anybody to see. It's al.
ways been there. It's likely to remain
for few cons, | fancy.
Now. along comes Meynheer Julius
Neergard. the only man who seems to
have brains enough to see the present
value of that parcel to the Siowitha
people. Everybody else had the same
chance. Nobody except Neergard knew
enough to take it. Why shouldn't he
profit by it?"
it up into lots and do what is fair
"Cut it up into nothing! Man alive.
do you suppose that Siowitha people
would let him? They've only. few
thousand acres. They've got to control
that land What good is their club
without it? Do you imagine they'd let
town grow up on three sides of
their precious game preserve? And
besides. I'll bet you that half of their
streams and lakes take rise on other
peoples property-and that Neergard
knows 1.-THE Dutch foxr'
They discussed Neergard's scheme
for little while longer. Austin
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
What the Kidneys Do.
Their Unceasing Work Keeps U
Strong and Healthy.

All the blood in the body passes
through the kidneys once every three
minutes. The kidneys filter the blood
They work night and day. When
healthy they remove about 500 grains
Of impure matter daily, when I'M
healthy some part of this impure mat
ter is left in the blood. This brings
on many diseases and symptoms
pain in the back, headache, nervous
ness, hot, dry skin, rheumatism. govt,
gravel, disorders of the eyesight and
hearing, dizziness, irregular heart,
debility, drowsiness, dropsy, deposits
In the urine, etc. But if you keep the
filters right you will have no trouble
with your kidneys.
John Taylor of 743 Fourteenth street.
Rock Island, H.. says: "For some
time l was troubled with dull pains
across the small of my back and across
my loins. felt that they were getting
gradually little more severe. knew
kidney trouble was the cause and
was anxious to stop the trouble before
| 1t became too serious. | was unable
to do this, although I tried various
remedies and consulted my physician
Doan's Kidney Pills were recommend
ed to me and procured a box at the
Harper House drug store. l only used
one box in accordance with the direc
tions, but they cured me completely
know of many others who have been
cured, by Doan's Kidney Pills. and
take pleasure in endorsing. them to
others who are troubled with kidney
complaint of any kind"
For sale by all dealers. Price SOC
Foster-Milburn company, Buffalo, New
York, sole agents for the United States
Remember the name Doan's = and
take no other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12

"Oh. yes" replied Selwyn. "He felt
a trifie under the weather, so / sent
him home"
as 1t the gripT'
"N-no, l believe not"
do you think he had better have a
doctor? Where is he?"
HE was here" observed Drina COM
posedly, land father was angry with
him."
"What?" exclaimed Eileen. "When?"
'This morning before father went
downtown"
Both Selwyn and Lansing cut in cool
ly, dismissing the matter with care
less word or two. and coffee was serv-
ed, cambria tea in Drina's case.
"Come on" said Boots. slipping a
bride rose into Drina's curls. "Pm
ready for condolences"
Condolences" had become an estab-
lished custom with Drina and Boots.
1t meant that every time they saw one
another they were pledged to tell each
other everything that had occurred in
their lives since their last meeting.
So Drina, excitedly requesting to be
excused, jumped up and. taking Lam
sings hand in hers, led him to sofa
in distant corner. where they imme-
diately installed themselves and be-
change of condolences. punctuated by
little whirlwinds of laughter from the
child.
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s
@zzY ounger Set ]
By ROBERT w. CHAMBERS. e
Author Of Fighting Chance" Etc g
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Copyright. 1907. by Robert '"
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ical review OF matters as they stood
and as they threatened to stand.
The boy fortunately was still pliable
and susceptible, still unbalanced and
frank. 1t seemed that he had lost
money again. this time to Jack Ruth
ven, and Selwyn's teeth remained
sternly interlocked as bit by bit the
story came out, but in the telling the
boy was not quite as frank as he
might have been. and Selwyn supposed
he was able to stand his loss without
seeking aid.
Anyway" said Gerald in muftled
voice, 1--WE learned one lesson-that a
business man can't acquire the habits
and keep the Internal hours that suit
people who can take all day to sleep 1t
off"
Fright" said Selwyn.
Besides. my income can't stand it,"
added Gerald naiyeiy.
Neither could mine, old fellow.
And. Gerald. cut out this card bust
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12

Eileen reclined aotth her arm around
Drind.
to lie in bed with red nose and fishy
eyes and pains in ones back and limbs.
Please do let us have party
So Selwyn went to the telephone
and presently returned. saying that
Boots was overwhelmed and would be
present at the festivities. and Drina.
enraptured. ordered flowers to be
brought from the dining room and
large table set for four. with particu-
lar pomp and circumstance.
Mr.. Archibald Lansing arrived very
promptly, short. stocky young man
Of clean and powerful build, with dark.
keen eyes always alert and humorous
lips ever on the edge of laughter un-
der his dark mustache.
His manner with Drina was always
delightful, mixture of self repressed
idolatry and busily naive belief in
thorough understanding between them
to exclude Selwyn from their COM
pany.
"This Selwyn fellow here" he ex-
claimed. 81 warned him over the
phone we'd not tolerate him, Drina.
explained to him very carefully that
you and l were dining together in
strictest privacy"
He begged so hard" said Eileen.
will somebody place an extra pillow
for Drina?"
They seized the same pillow fercely,
confronting each other; massacre ap-
peared imminent.
1.-Two pillows" said Drina sveetly,
and determination was averted. The
! child laughed happily, covering one
pf Boots hands with both of hers.
$50 you've left the service, Mr.. Lam
sing?" began Eileen, lying back and
looking smilingly at Boots.
Had to. Miss Enroll. Seven million
aires ran into my quarters and chased
me out and down Broadway into the
offices Of the Westchester Air Line
| company. Then these seven merci-
less millionaires in buckram bound
| and gagged me, stuffed my pockets
| full of salary and forced me to type
| write fearful and secret oath to serve
them for five long. weary years. That's
| sample of how the wealthy grind
the noses Of the poor. isn't it. Drina p
! The child slipped her hand from his
| smiling uncertainty.
| "You don't mean all that, do your"
Indeed, l do, sweetheart"
"Are you not a soldier lieutenant
any more, thenT' she inquired, horri
bly, disappointed.
| "Only private in the workman's
battalion, Drina."
| 81 don't care" retorted the child OBJ
stinately 81 like you just as much"
"How tall you're growing. Drina.
remarked Selwyn.
/ Probably the early spring weather,
added Boots. You're twelve, aren't
! your
Thirteen" said Drina gravely.
/ almost time to elope with me,
nodded Boots.
"Tll do it now" she said-"as soor
al my new gowns are made-if you'll
take me to Manila. VIII you? I be
lieve my Aunt Alike is there
She caught Elleen's eye and stopped
short. ST forgot" she murmured. 81
beg your pardon. Uncle Philip"
I Boots was talking very fast ant
laughing a great deal. Eileen's plat
claimed her undivided attention. Sci
], wyn quietly finished his claret. Thu
child looked at them all.
I ''By the way" said Boots abruptly
whats the matter with Gerald? 81
came in before noon looking yer.
seedy. Selwyn glanced up quietly.
Wasn't he at the Officer" asked Ei
leeu anxiously.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12

west one-quarter northwest one-quar-
ter and Forth one-half southwest enc
quarter northwest one-qaarter section
19-19-2w $4,000.
James G. Durnin to Ellen S. Richert,
lot II. block /. Guyer's third addition,
Rock Island. 1878.
Charles IL. Pope TO Nei.ie Lutt and
others, lot 80, block Isl village of East
Moline. $3.50.
Chapped hands are quickly cured by
applying Chamberlains Salve. Price,
% cents. For sale by all druggists
All the news all the time - THE
ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12

Dut shed extract
every detail in
ten seconds. l
understand she
adores you, Phil.
Eileen is furious
at being left here
all alone. She's
practically well,
and she's to dine
with Drina in the
library. W ould
you be good
enough to dine
there with them2
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12

EiI as that yo,L PhiIT'
child, is heartily sick of her imprison-
ment. 1t would be mercy, Phil"
"Why, yes. I'll do it, of course, only
I've some matters at home
Home! You call those stuffy,
smoky, impossible, half furnished
rooms home! Phil. when are you ever
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12

PIGMENTS, refused to stir. Poor little
Eileen was now convalescent from
grip, but still unsteady on her legs.
Her maid had taken the grip.
Boots Lansing called to see Eileen,
but she wouldn't come down, saying
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12

her nose was
too pink. Dri-
ma entertained
Boots, and then
Selwyn return
ed and talked
army talk with
him until tea
was served. Dri-
ma poured tea
ry prettily.
Nina had driven
Austin to YES
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12
E~x SS
NChapter' ~

D-LENT, and the enemy
grins,' remarked Selwyn
as he started for church
with Nina and the chill
dren. Austin. knee deep
in n dozen Sunday Sr1p-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-12

(To be Continued