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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-11

During the last IL months there were
1876 children injured by vehicles in the
streets of New York City, and 81 of
them were killed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-11


When a wom-
an gets up In
the forties a II d
begins to make
a collection o T
pink chals. she
should cease 10
W e ar frivolous
hats.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-11
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue. Rock Island. Ill IEn-
tered at the postofice as second-class
'matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-11

Tom Taggart called the turn;
He said 'twould be Bryan and Kern
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-11

From Denver down to the sea the
cry is Bryan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-11

Don't smoke better cigars than her
father does if you want to strengthen
your position with him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-11

Bryan and harmony, Bryan and
Kerns, Bryan and victory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-11

Predatory wealth has terrible
sound-when one is on the opposite
side.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-11

Everybody likes peaches, but You
have to learn the true worth of prunes
before you care for them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-11
Humor auo Philosophy
BY DUNCAN N. SMITH
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

Curb your temper yourself, but don't
allow anybody to rowel it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-11

In the first stages of the attack
young man doesn't care who knows.
and in the last stages the girl doesn't
care. SO the attachment gets wide no.
tice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-11

Mammon and Cupid don't work ami
ably together because each Is accus-
toned to being the whole show.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-11

: BY THE J. w. POTTER co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-11

When young man is trying to quail,
ify for the matrimonial race he hates
to have a millionaire pacemaker.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-11

When the government starts out to
bust a trust we try to trust the bust.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-11

Being too wise Is as disastrous as an
overdose of morphine.
A man trying to give an imitation Of
a woman doing her Homework may
be amusing, but 1t is exceedingly fu-
tile, however well meant his endeav-
ors
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-07-02

self-imposed parade as hoarse,
sneering laugh, apparently proceeding
from some irreverent person behind
him. assailed his ears. He turned
quickly. but the bridge was unoccu.
pied save for himself. Again the
ironical cackle split the atmosphere
and he pivoted smartly around with a
wrathful exclamation. There was no.
body near him and, much puzzled. he
cast his eye along the deck in search
of solution OF the mystery. The
doctor and Somers were leaning on
the bulwarks, well toward the bow.
and couple Of deckhands were
scrubblng the deck close by the stern.
With these exceptions there was no
one In sight
The captain unused perplexedly and
then sprang foot into the air as
harsh whisper of How goes 1t,
Chubb?" beat upon his startled
senses. There followed the same
hooking laugh, which died away into
a discordant, gurgling whine.
A confused notion of talking birds
dawned upon the startled captain and
he glanced sharply aloft; but the
horizon was bare of feathered deni.
zens. Had the Granville been wind.
TANNER he might have attributed his
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-07-02
"Stricken Almost Dumb with Aston.
jshment"

Capt. Chubb consumed by the fires of
remorse, sought refuge in his cabin,
where, in response to an appealing
message, DR.. Corbus, accompanied by
his friend, put in an appearance. The
former gentleman, having heard the
patients plant of woe, shook his head
grimly.
You're in bad fix, my man." he
said, with heartless chuckIe. "Judg-
ing from your symptoms l should say
there's ripe, roaring fit of delirium
tremens headed your way. But speak.
ing as a passenger / fail to see how
your troubles concern me. I'm taking
this voyage for my health and there
appears to be no reason why | should
exert myself to preserve the life or
reason of drunken brute whose de-
mise would probably be distinct
benefit to society in general It's all
your own fault, anyway"
Il know, I know" pleaded the alb.
ject mariner. But it's orful hard If
I'm to be let go and die without any
help. And there's my daughter a
orphan, to be left all alone In the
world"
personally | believe she'd be a
good deal better off without you" re.
sponded the doctor coolly. "And.
speaking of your daughter. you NAV
happen to recollect that | once made
you proposition IN regard to her
which you were not only kind enough
to refuse, but insulted me in the bar.
gain"
The captain was about to reply.
when blood-curdling laugh issued
from beneath his pillow. He sprang
to sitting posture and laid frantic
grip on the physicians arm.
There 1t goes again!" he shrieked
while great drops of sweat rolled
down his pallid countenance. For
the good Lords sake, doctor, do some.
thin for me! You can have the girl
anything-only save mel"
"oh. well,' said Corbus renectiyelv
ON these conditions I might be
tempted. Remember, Mr.. Somers Is
a witness to your promise. Wait q
moment until / examine my medicine
case"
he left the cabin and returned car.
rying small hypodermic needle the
sharp point of which he inserted into
the captains muscular forearm.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-07-02
THE CURING OF
CAPT. CHUBB

But under the circumstances he
was helpless and greeted his guests
at breakfast the first day out with as
much cordially as he could summon
on short notice. His manner, how
ever. could scarcely be described as
genial, but this was not to be won
dered at, as the gallant tar was suffer
Ing from the after-effects of a roaring
good time ashore, which had culmin.
ated in one gigantic, satisfying
spree during his last night in port.
Consequently his broad red face wore
an expression of bull.like ferocity and
he replied to the gay and airy sallies
of the llght.hearted Mr.. Somers with
sullen grunts which might have signi
fed anything or nothing.
1t was an ideal June morning and
hardly breath of wind stirred the
surface of Lake Michigan. Capt.
Chubb, pacing the bridge in solitary
grandeur, felt his spirits rise at the
prospect of, fair weather and a pros.
porous voyage.
Suddenly he came to halt In his
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-07-02

WEIGH" said the mate. HE died OF
the jim-jams, he did, on board the
Grover Cleveland. 1t came on him
like flash, six hours out of Chicago
after big bat he'd bin~on. There
wasn't no doctor aboard and he died
mighty quick. His howlings at the last
was somethin' fierce"
The shippers rudy face turned q
greenish white and he gazed at the
mate with protruding eyeballs.
Great fishhooks!" he croaked faint.
ly. 1T can't be as I've got 'em, Ben
| didn't have so much to drink last
night"
You was lushed proper when you
come aboard" said the mate decided
ly. "Wot had you bin havin'?"
Mostly rye. At least that's what
that one-eyed coyote of bartender
called It, responded Chubb dismally
But we did put away a few tots of
Jamaica rum as WE'LL
THE very same mixture as finished
poor WEIGH" remarked the mate
ShStiiuiss puI uiSpOC you III De Ill
right. How do you feel?"
Horrible" declared the panic.
stricken skipper. my heads burnin'
up and I've bin hearin' voices, Ben,
voices, and regular hair-raisin'
laughs"
"Welch, he started that way" an
nounced the Jobs comforter Heard
voices first, so he did. and then little
red devils with horns came and picked
at his eyes"
The skipper groaned. I'm go below
and lie down a spell, Ben" he said
hoarsely. "Mebbee it'll wear off. l
haven't heard nuthin' since you come
on deck"
As II to contradict this hopeful
statement a piercing. long-drawn hiss
penetrated his ear. and he clutched
the mate despairingly.
There 1t goes again. Ben" he cried
in quavering accents. Sounded like
a spittin' cat, or a angry snake.
Didn't you hear nothin'?"
The mates wooden-faced composure
would have done credit to cigar
store Indian.
mot me-" he responded blithely.
But then l amt bin maxim a beast
of myself. You're hearin' snakes now;
II ever you get to seem 'em you might
as well get ready to give the under.
taker a job. Where 'ud you like 70 be
Capt. Chubb eyed him reproach-
fully.
THAT amt no way to talk TO a old
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-07-02
Young Girls Remarkable Feat Will,
In Somnambulistic State.


Lying on the grass in a welled.in
garden of which the door was locked
a girl of l6, Miss Amy Parker was
found unconscious and in night attire
early one morning recently near Well
ington, Shropshire, England A
blanket pair of slippers. eyeglasses
and a skirt were found beside ber
while she clasped a shilling in bar
hand. She was taken to a bousa ans
revived. being then driven 10 ha.
home, three miles away. She reman,
bered absolutely nothing of how sha
came to be where she was found she
seemed to be in good health nm tho
preceding night but was gone ,roro
her room when the maid went 10 oan
her in the morning. 1t appears thai
she walked no fewer than three r,iIao
while fast asleep. How she Got n''s
OF the house is mystery, as the door
was found locked In the morning Miss
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-07-02
Case For Brain Specialists

Parker was very short.sigbted va,
." IN her sleep, have climbed a
wa" va. which she would have found diff.
Uo,. 70 scale In the day time and in
possession OF every faculty. Her mind
woa. complete blank from the time She
went TO bed until she awoke to f,nS
ner sell In the house three miles away'
~ 'nis case the walking movements
sne went through were so commou
p pace mat 1t would take very slight
brain impulse to start them. A v,1id
u,, might have been a suficient
stimulus The climbing of the wal,
Was much more intricate act de-.
handing an accurate sense of touch
snu appreciation OF distance, and this
sUo s ., ACT is mystery which brain
specialists cannot elucidate ~
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-07-02

alarm to some practical joker mailing
him from above. but the one mast
boosted by the steamer was totally
devoid Of canvas.
Am ! off my head?" murmured
Chubb pathetically, "or is 1t spirits
How goes it, Chubb?' it ses as plain
as anything, and yet there amt no.
body here"
The tread of approaching feet made
him jump neryously again, but this
time he was relieved by a tangible
presence arriving in the form of the
mate.
See here Paisley" said the agi-
tated Chubb, as his officer gained the
bridge, there's bin some queer doings
that isl mean d you see anything
unusual about me?"
The mate surveyed his superior's
visage carefully.
Seems to me your eyes is rather
fishy." he commented And your
lips is bad color. They reminds me
Of" He stopped abruptly and hest
tated
The captain grasped his shoulder
and shook him furiously.
Reminds you of wot?" he roared.
why can't you speak out. stead of
standin' there dumb as darned dog.
fish?"
We'll, you reminds me of en-.
gineer l knowed once, named Joe
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-07-02

shipmate. Ben" he demonstrated NE
that's always bin your friend, too.
ITS the truth for all that argued
The unfeeling mate. And as for oeln
a friend, why, you amt always so
mealy.mouthed. Only last trip you
called me a swivel-eyed, knock-kneed
son of a sea lawyer and said I wasn't
fit to handle slush-bucket on mud
scow."
1T was only my way of jokin, Ben, y
pleaded the repentant skipper. Stand
by me now, lad, and Pll-Tll never
forget you. Wot had better do?'
Do" repeated the mate. Why,
tumble into your bunk and ask that
there doctor to help you out. Mebbe
he'll be able to save YOU"
Acting on this seasonable advice
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-07-02
Kings Simple sIona,,,r.

u,S SPANS king is the only monarch
m maU uOes not sign his name to dozen.
a "en.s and edicts. His signature ,s
simply 70 ell Rey"-'T the kim.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-20

Read Upson, Singleton X Cos adv on page z. Boys suit sale. Tomorrow will be children's day at the Advent church.
 A daughter was born this morning to MT and Mrs Charles Brown, 735 Baldwin street.
 Edwin F. Field, teacher of mathe- matics in the high school, and Mrs Field, left this week to spend the summer in Stonington.
 Waterbury baseball fans can get photographs of the local team with to-morrow's New York World. Order from dealers tonight.
 A meeting of Notre Dame Alum nae will be held at the Convent on Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock. All members are requested to attend.
 A mechanics lien has been re- corded against the Driggs school II favor of the Barlow Bros company on a contract for plumbing from the original contractors, the Gran ite Construction company.
 St Joseph's T. A. society made a splendid appearance on the streets this morning enroute for the railroad station where they boarded "spe- cial' for Torrington to take part in the parade and field day exercises of the c. T. A. U. of Connecticut at that place. The boys were headed by the Father Mathew drum corps of Springfield and wore purple shirts, duck trousers and white yachting caps About 75 or 100 were in line. A large number of friends of the so- ciety went up there to see the sights.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-20
l16 EAST MAIN STREET.

n yoa are f0okfnx Fsr poar1ers trT the HsUoeFzt uaur adEs fer re sxltss 2S WUrds days fer 5 eentA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-20
BASE BALL, The National Game

has been murdered in the first de- gree here in Waterbury. It's mighty queer that such a lot of good ball players as our Brass city has should turn on their heel and go down to last place. Of course there is in all probability some cause, but surely the people who pay to go witness game are not to blame. If they don't want to play, why, get down and out. If they are sick, take week off and get better. But as young tad said the other day, Hully gee, did ye hear de guy OH de bench cussing and swearing at de players when dey'd come in off de field?" The other chap said "Yes. and if l wus one of dem I'd smash his face. because dat's no way to make feller play good" No, sirree, young man, you're right; you'll never accomplish much by using your tongue in that manner. Naughty words and cuss- ing must be entirely "cut out if you want to do good work and have ev- erybody around you happy. It's the same way at your home. Many man has been angered 10 such an extent as to make him swear terribly right in his own house just because his wife wouldn't call at our store and get the GOOD quality of tea, cof- fee and butter, and she wouldn't have to pay any more for the nice tasting kind we sell than for the trashy quality elsewhere. And, say, if you're drinking this hot weather, remember we sell fresh buttermilk 2 cents per glass at
 PHELAN'S T STORE
 42 East Main St. Telephone.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-20
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Boys club. Waterbury Burns club.
 Waterbury company, No 20, U. R. K. P.
 National Association Stationary Engineers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-20
Eleven Rattles.

Berlin, June 20.-A rattle snake with eleven rattlers was killed at Colonel Charles M Jarviss farm here to-day The snake was found at the voodpile.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-20
This is the Season of the Year for
 Canned Fish

of all descriptions. Anything in that line can be found at our place of business. We have very fine Sardine in oil at Sc per can, as good as others sell for 10c; some at 10c and 15c per can, worth 15c and 20; Mustard Sardines at I0c. per can, Smoked Her ring, Boneless Herring, Salmon of any grade, in small or large cans; Soused Mackerel, 15c and 1Sc Kip pered Herring, 200; Lobster, finest on the market at 25c; Cod Fish of any description. Try a Can of our St Charles Evaporated Milk at Sc per can. 1t Is sure to please you. and you will continue to use 1t. Canned goods of any description, quality the finest, price the lowest: also a large line of Prunes at Sc to 15c per 10.
 PENN. co.
 l1s EAST MAIN STREET.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-20
rAISIIN6 ( PAPtsnANGIS6

Is cur old trade-Se sztIs5y srsry. enc in UOrk and price. ws furniss Paper, Border and Labor compIsts for t2-so per room and up. Make no mistake. but come to my place. isiI. or ia same business nsrf door. Ws are not tzilorsL but PaperhzngsrA
 DAVID GOLDBERG. fs Albeit Aysnue ops1 EFszfzgz
 Fhous 1sTg-s.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1908-08-15
STAR BATTER FANS ON
NON-BREAKING CURVE
Mordcca Brown Tells How TO Find
the Man at the p!ate-Cives
Examples.
BY MORDECAI BROWN.

Fclnt the batsmen into expecting a
certain ball, then give him something
else. is the simple explanation for sue.
cess in the pitchers box mat is my
advice to youngsters breaking into
the game who aspire to be successful
tWirlcrs
Almost every young pitcher that
breaks into the big leagues possesses
everything in the way OF speed,
curves, change of pace and other styles
Of delivery that the old-timers have.
but the man with the greatest speed
and the best breaking curves often
gets an awful humping Those are
invaluable assets, OF course, but the
whole plan must be- to outgucss the
opposing batter II YOU do he hasn't
chance; II YOU don't then YOU have
not
one day struck out one Of the best
batsmeu in the club He told his
manager he famed on a curve that
didn't break
There was degree OF truth in that
remark Every slab artist must know
his opposing batsman. They differ
greatly, aud To cross them is the
whole purpose in life OF the pitcher.
So vary the degree of your curves
That Is what | did to that batter who
struck out on a curve bah that didn't
break. shot him one OF those big
Blenders, and little later handed him
another curve only this time the break
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1908-08-15
SHE COULD NOT WALK
-opiates Alone Brought Sleep
Eczema Yielded 10 Cuticura.

''l had eczema for over two years,
I had two physicians, but they only
gave me relief for short time and
cannot cnumcratc the ointmcrts and
lotions ! used to Nv purpose My ank,
les were one mass Of sores The Itch.
Ing and burning were so intense that
could not sleep could not walk for
nearly four months one day my hus.
band said had better try the Cuticura
Remedies After using them three
times / had the best nights rest IN
months unless | took an opiatc. !.
used ono set OF Cuticura Soap, Oint
mcnt aud pills, and my ankles healed
IN a short time II IS now a year since
I used Cuticura, and there has been no
return uf tho eczema Mrs David
brown. Locke, Ark. May rs and July
Il. 1907"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1908-08-15
GOOD CAUSE FOR WRATH.
Al Collector and irritated Waftet
Had the Same Feelings.

A Chicago art dealer was talking
about the wrath OF William T. Evans.
the New York collector upon whom
so many bogus paintings have been
imposed.
Hes awfully angry" said the art
dealer, depressing a smile Some OF
his costliest pictures, you know, have
turned out fakes His blood boils
when he thinks of the way he has
been duped
lie told me the other day that he
could hardly understand the rage that
possessed him against every petty 1T
tie insignificant dealer that had cheat
ed him He said it was like the rage
Of a waite, that he had noted one
afternoon at luncheon
at luncheon, Mr. Evans said, he
called his walters attention to a dead
ny in some dish or other.
The waiter as he took the dish
away, muttcred with maleyolcnt
look at the limp insect,
ia give two-dollar bill If knew
for certain that this was the fly that's
been buzzing about my nose all the
morning
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1908-08-15
COLLEGE SPRINT is
BIG BASEBALL ASSET
Money Spent for That Feature ls
Well Invertebrates Men Keep
in Training.

The time will come when the men
behind the baseball money bags VIII
realize that one OF the wiscst invest
mcnts they can make will be the price
of high.class player spent for
trainer whose control over the play.
crs will be absolute, not only during
the training season. but throughout
the championship race.
It IS no attempt to curb personal
liberty to insist that players follow
rigid training rules during the time
they are getting into condition or play
ing for a pcnnant Rather It Is recog
niz"d by the brightest stars in the
game that such course viii not only
mean better and faster baseball, but
win reduce the number Of accidents
and lessen the danger uf serious in
Jury.
It is probable that when first tried
this plan would meet with opposition.
But the opposition would come, not
from the earnest, conscientious player
Of good habits. who is willing to give
dollars worth OF cndcavor for every
90 cents he Is paid but from the care.
less, mayhnp brilliant player like
Rubc Waddcll. whose natural ability
Keeps him In the game when his hab-
It's ought to bar him.
The spring trips of the major league
clubs are not real training trips They
no more resemble the training of a
college team than the English idea of
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1908-08-15

Not long ago there. was tried in an
Ohio court a suit for damages where
in the principal witness, a woman liv'
ing near Dayton, was induced to come
to court only after several subpoenas
had been served upon her.
When the dilatory witness was final
ly brought before his honor he said
in his seyerest tone:
What reason can you assign,
madam for dsobeying the summons
of the court?'
Il amt got none. ledge" answered
the woman, meekly, only we've got
smallpox down to our place an |
thought mebbe you'd be kinder pre-
JUDGED agin It" -Illustrated,
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1908-08-15

This sign is permanently attacheu
to the front of the main building OF
the Lydia Z. Pinkham Medicine
Company, Lynn, Mass.
What Does This Sign Mean
1t means that public inspection OF
the Laboratory and methods OF doing
business is honestly desired. ltmeans
that there is nothing about the bus
mess which is not "open and above
board"
1t means that permanent invita-
ton is extended to anyone to come
and verify any and all statements
made in the advertisements OF Lydia
Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound:
Is it a purely vegetable compound
made from roots and herbs - With
out drugs?
Come and See.
DO the women of America continue
ally use as much Of 1t as we are told Z
Come and See.
Was there ever such a person as
lydia E. Pinkham, and Is there any
Mrs. Pinkham now to whom SICK
woman are asked to write!
Come and See.
Is the vast private correspondence
with sick women conducted by
women only, and are the letters kept
strictly confidential
Come and See.
Have they really got letters from
over one million, one hundred
thousand women correspondents
Come and See.
Have they proof that Lydia f.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has
cured thousands of these women?
Come and See.
This advertisement is only for
doubters. The great army of women
who know from their own personal
experience that no medicine in the
world equals Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound for female ills
will still go on using and being ben
Gifted by it; but the poor doubling,
suffering woman must, for her own
sake, be taught confidence, forshealso
might just as well regain her health.