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The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-04-16
A Pen Point.

- FeN FulNNs
'T have an idea. glorious dear
cried the Inventors wife. zone Of
those simple little ideas wherein mill
lions lle"
"YesT said he, tossing the long
white hair back from his ears. PRO,
coed"
"It is a two pointed pen!" cried the
lady. "A reversible pen. You write
with one point til that Is worn out;
then you pull the pen from the holder,
reverse It and write with the other
point"
Excellent but
II should say II was excellent! For
the same money, out Of the same
quantity Of material, two pens instead
Of one, Where are your patent appli-
cation papers. JamesY There's no time
to be lost"
The old inventor shook his head and
smiled sadly.
Jenny" he said, never try to i'm.
prove on the steel pen. The subject ia
too old. Too many minds have been
ahead Of you. That idea OF yours for
q pen point at both ends was patented
nll over the world in 1869. The pen APP
peared on the market in 1879. The
people would have none Of II. A fail
ure, II was withdrawn.
But penmaker and the patent PEG
pie tell me that never 4 year goes by
without the arrival Of a hundred or so
Of excited letters from people who, like
yourself, think that they have Ait on
an epoch making idea, a two polluted
pen. New Orleans Timss-Demoorat
The Bun From q Balloon.
At the height OF two miles the sun
shines with a fierce intensity unknown
below, where the dust and the denser
air scatter the rays, which, thus diff
fused lose their intensity while ilu-
mining every nook and corner Of our
houses. At heights exceeding ave miles
this diffuSed light Is mostly gone, and
the sun shines glowing ball. sharply
outlined In a sky Of which the blue is
80 dark as TO approach blaekResS At
the outer limits OF the atmosphere the
sun would appear a brilliant star Of
massive size among other stars, and II
one stepped from Its burning rays into
shadow he would enter Egyptian dark
ness. At the height of a mile and a
half we found Unnecessary to shelter
our faces to prevent sunburn, although
the air around Us was but little warm
er than that Of the previous night, be-
ing about 40 degrees. AS the afternoon
wore on and the balloon began to cool
and sink we were obliged to throw out
much sand, casting 1t away a sceopful
at a time. and Just after sunset 1t was
even necessary to empty two Or three
bags at once.-H. n. Clayton in Allan
tic.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-04-16
huntnr,a Wstarproof Ma,ehhox.

There is not a match safe made, 30
far as ! know, that meets all OF the
requirements Of the sportsman as well
as ten or twelve gauge brass shell
closed with cork stopper. This makes
safe that Is absolutely waterproof.
easily opened. is cheap and that will
float. If one wishes to provide against
the loss OF the stopper, cord may be
fastened about the cork and the other
end fastened about the base OF the
shell. -Cor. Forest and Stream.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-04-16

street And they did Then they hap
pened TO hook up the meaning Of the
word"
And what does It meanr' asked the
manager.
'salsipuedes' was originally a street
that wandered up and down through
series OF rAvlnes. and II means Get
out II you can Good name for jail,
but not fer a hOspital"-ssn Francisco
Chronicle.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-04-16

which in certain species the bones OF
the tail give additional support All
things considered, bats appear 10 be
better models than birds for those who
attempt to attain nlght by mechanical
Oans,-Sclentltic American.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-04-16
A cnn,nariann.

The old gentleman was very angry.
There could be no doubt about that.
Threatening the other with bis fist, he
shouted, "If your brain was put In q
mustard seed Il would have as much
--~Ha a q shrimp IN the Atlantier :.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-04-16
Some Famous t,ish Not...

Media, y sharp: Jenny Lind. B In
alto; Christine Nilsson. G In alto:
Evangelins Florence, q In alto; Ellen
Beach Yaw, G two octaves above; Te-
trazzini, D in alto; Carlotta Patti. ID in
alto; Adelina Patti, G In alto.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-04-16
Vary Quiet.

Lady visltor-That new girl Of yours
seems very nice and quiet Mistress
OF the HOuse-Yes. she's very quiet
She doesn't even disturb the dust
when she's cleaning the room.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-04-16
A pair ~ rrnd. wlnnsr,.

'I've never had any great luck" -
clared the Pessimist.
Neither have l." Adnittsd the OPT
mist.
"Msde my money By hard work and
adVartiSlnE."-LoulsvillS Courier.JOur.
nal.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-04-16
Subtraction.

"If an empty barrel weighs ten
pounds. what can you hll It with to
make II weigh seven P0undsT
"Have to give II up"
"E'lll 1t full OF holes"
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-04-16

plunabsr-Have you rot all we want
for Browns Jobl BOy-Yes. Plumber
-wct7 You 'aVent forgotten Rothln'1
Bless my soul, 'ow d'yOu expect to
make a plum berl-Bystander
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-04-16
? Brass Bands =

Electric heater life pictures all the happenings of the
electricity.
Old plantation show the Mississippi De
South wahr. 81 .t.t
MYSTERIOUS Edna lady and hypnotic show The wonder Of
goth century.
Dixie displaying all the latest iusua'eu SONGS FSs
uque posing, sepentine dances
Roman Coliseum congress aerial celebrities Conoron and
features.
Monster devil fish, or deep octOpus-a living curiosity
The den of snakes will crawling creeping reptiles
parts the globe
Big monkey house IT, 1t study in natural history
take best girl for SPIN
The Flying mrygoTOund pleasant resort for the
children
FREE ATTRACTIONS.
from the clouds ID pasnute ~
Miss Cotton
Remember the date all next week Corner
End and Polk Streets.
Come and see Amarillo Dressed in Holiday
Attire and Something Doing All the time
Excursion Rates on all Railroads
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-04-16
100000 forfeit if this is not the original
Cole Younger.

mammouth enclosure will be erected 800 it
by ESQ it,, the entire grounds will be illuminated
with hundreds of electric lights.
A City Of Tents and Amusement Devices
10 Eiigh-CIass floral and Refined Attractions 10
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10
YUMA

George c. Wake, who died at his
home in Yuma Monday, was born in
Yorkshire, England, March IS, 1928.
He came to Wayne county, New York
in 1882 with his parents, George and
Mary Craven Wake, and came to Mo-
line in 1850, where he lived one year,
and moved to the farm he afterwards
occupied in 1851 He was the young
est of four children, Charles and James
Wake and Mary Ann Pratt having pre-
coded him in death. He was married
to Frances d. Armstrong May %, 1856.
Six children were born of this union,
Ulysses G. and Estella, wife of Am
brose Searle. having preceded himsin
death. He leaves to mourn his death
his wife, three sons and one daughter,
Charles of Canoe Greek, Mrs. Mary
Whiteside, and Frank and James c. of
Yuma. Twelve grandchildren and two
at-grand-children survive. Mr.. Wake
joined the Yuma Methodist church in
1870, and remained a faithful member.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10
NEWS OF THE NEIGHBORS

guire, captain of police of Lincoln.
Valentine Weller, whom the Jap de-
frauded, was a member of the party
also Fukaye's wife, who was also ar
rested, baked at the depot and refused
to leave. She was taken back to the
station and booked as vagrant. Fuk-.
aye was one of the six JapS arrested
here as suspects All were held until
the arrival of Mr. Weller, who identi-
fled Fukaye as the one with whom he
had dealings at Lincoln. Fukaye. adj
mitted he was guilty of the offense
and consented to go back to Lincoln
without requisition papers. Fukaye
was in the restaurant business two
years in Lincoln. Mr.. Weller is presi-
dent of a wholesale concern dealing in
groceries and meats. The Jap was one
of his regular customers, and paid his
bills promptly until two months before
his disappearance. Fukaye left Lin
coin Nov. l6, leaving number of I'M
settled accounts. He got into Mr..
Weller to the tune of $491.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10
Some Odd Animals.

Many curious animals haunt the
marshy parts of South America north
of the pampas Frogs, big and Zero.
cious the ceratophyrs), given to max.
ing vicious springs when closely ap-
preached; the capybara, cavy "con-
tented with the bulk of Sheep" the
huge coypu rat and the swarthy, pig
like tapir are frequently seen.
Along the forest margins troops OF
peccaries are often met with, occa
sionally the jaguar, sometimes the pu
ma. likewise that toothless curiosity
the great ant bear, long in claw, long
nosed and remarkably long tongued
Very plentiful, too, are those little
knights in scaly armor," the quaint
waddling armadillos. Long toed jaca
mas pace about upon the floating
leaves.
A familiar object is the great jabiru
a stork with preference for the desc
late lagoons, where 1t may often be
observed statuesque on one leg and
wrapped in prospection. - Edinburgh
Scotsman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10
A CHILD'S HEROISM.
The Story of Visit to the Beautiful
Giasnevin Cemetery.

ne olOEy OF q VISIT 10 TIE OSdutttut
Giasnevin Cemetery.
A pathetic story of n child's heroism
is told by a Dublin gentleman. Re
Gently he proposed to drive with his
wife to the beautiful Glasnevin GENE
terry. Calling his son, bright little
to get ready to accompany them. The
child's countcnance fell, and the IA
Their said:
Don't you want to go, Willie?"
The little lip quivered, but the child
answered. Yes, papa, if you wish"
The child was strangely silent during
the drive. and when the carriage drove
up to the entrance he chung to his
mothers side and looked up in her
face with pathetic wistfulness.
The party alighted and walked
among the graves and along the tree
Swallowed avenues, looking at the in
scriptions on the last resting places OF
the jewellers in the beautiful city OF
the dead. After an hour or so thus
spent they returned to the carriage
and the father lifted his little son tC
his seat The child looked surprised
drew a breath of relief and asked:
"Why, am 1 going back with you"
"Of course you are. Why not?'
Il thought when they took LITTLE
boys to the cemetery they left then
there" said the child.
Many man does not show the hero
ism in the face Of death that this child
evinced in what to him had evidentl!
been a summons to leave the world
London Telegraph.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10
TAYLOR RIDGE

Mr.. and Mrs. E. Wacker and family
of Rock Island spent several days at
the home of NJ. Roberts.
Miss Mamie Miller visited with
friends in Rock Island Thursday and
Friday.
Charles Dunlap went to Chicago last
week.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet at
the home of Mrs. Benson Badham on
Dec. II of this month
Mrs. Charles lie Lain and children
from Minnesota are visiting at the
home of Neis Nelson this week. They
will start for Oregon the first of next
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. B. Philips are the
parents of son.
A party Of young folks surprised
Louisa Hartman and Julia Heinter-
meister Monday evening at the home
of August Hartman
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10
COE.

Miss Rose Durbin came up from
East Moline to visit with her brother
John Durbn and family last Friday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Ashdown are
the happy parents of little son, their
first who arrived last Saturday.
Miss Grace Hudson of Adelphia
school visited over Sunday at her par
|ents home in Rock Island.
Mrs. Charles Haak vii give a mis-
her sister Miss Louise Rathburn, Dec
~.
Mrs. J. c. Golden has returned
from st. Anthony's hospital and is
now recovering nicely from her recent
operation.
Mrs. Joseph Pearsall went TO RocF
Island to visit with her daughter, Mrs
! Louisa Russell for a few days.
Fred Ashdown and John Durbir
went to Chicago with a carload o.
hogs last Friday evening.
Erwin Russell was a caller at Al
bany last Saturday.
Mrs. Hannah Johnson and San
Stanley viii have sale next Thurs
day, Dec. 10.
Quite a large crowd attended the
chicken pie sociable at Earl Flicker
gers last Friday evening. $146O wa
cleared.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hilfinger wer
Rock Island visitors last Thursday ant
Friday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10

break three of her ribs, Jessie Lewis
Perrin has filed suit for divorce from
William Leslie Perrin. L. e. Marshall
is the wife's attorney.
Shaw Forfeits Bond.-James Shaw,
the hypnotic clairvoyant, has made a
$4,000 contribution to the Scott county
school fund. He placed that amount
in the hands of Police Magistrate L..
E. Roddewig as security for his APP
pearance when wanted for trial on the
charge of swindling by straightforward.
A month has passed since two indict-
ments were returned against Shaw,
and County Attorney A. w. Hamann
has decided he does not intend to
come back to face the music, as he
promised he would do. Accordingly
Shaw's bond money has been forfeited
and will he turned into the county
treasury to be applied to the school
fund. The two people in Scott county
who were victimized by Shaw have
and the county is just $4,000 ahead. SO
there are not to be any tears shed over
his failure TO come back. There is a
lady in GeneseO, H., however. who
would like TO see Shaw brought before
the bar. She did not fare as fortu.
nately as the local people who were
taken in on his charmed bank deal
She is out $500.
Wife Refuses to Go.-Frank Fukaye
a Jap. wanted at Lincoln, Neb., fol
obtaining goods under false pretense
was returned to that city yesterday
afternoon in charge of Dominick Ma
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10

The funeral was held at Yuma Meth
.odist church Tuesday morning at II
O'Clock, Rev Mr.. Merten officiating.
Interment at Yuma cemetery.
The temperance talk given by Rev.
Mr.. Merten Sunday morning was much
appreciated by the audience. The lit
tie folks did fine in their speaking and
received much praise.
Jess Nicholson moved his family to
Watertown Thursday. Charles Ed
wald of Moline has rented his farm.
Miss Maud Slauter of Camanche is
visiting with Mr.. and Mrs. Homer
Daily.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Allen of Farm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10
DAVENPORT
Plan Farmers Institute

Plan Farmers lnstitute.-Plans are
being made for the Scott county farm
ers' institute TO be held at Elkridge,
Jan. z and 8. Professor r. X Bliss Of
Iowa Agricultural college has been Sc.
cured for a lecture on Animal Hus-
bandry.' A. p. Arp will present a
paper on Dual Purpose Cattle for the
Farmer" Christian Grell of Aliens
Grove will speak on "The Force of
Public Sentiment and II. G.. Bryant
of Davenport on THE Value of Green
Manuring' There will be the usual
corn, butter and pastry contests, and
other features.
Woman Falls Dead.-Mrs. Paul Will
lard who. with her husband resided on
the farm of Mrs. Otzman, located about
8 miles from Davenport on the Utica
Ridge road, was stricken with apopleXy
yesterday morning at an early hour
as she entered the stable and died at
once. Mrs. Willard had just finished
the milking. and had put the milk cans
outside the door, going to the stable
for water She fell dead as she re-
entered the COW shed where she was
found by her husband and neighbors.
O.
Says Husband Broke Her Ribs.-Al
leging that Ter husband has been eX
tremely cruel to her, is an habitual
drunkard and that on one occasion he
grasped her with such force as to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10

Kodol insures good digestion by
absolutely duplicating Natures
normal process, in perfectly digest
ing all food taken into the stom-
ach.
While Kodol is doing this, the
stomach is resting-and becoming
strong and healthy. A strong and
healthy stomach guarantees a
sound and active brain.
The man with sound stomach
"a stomach that is doing for the
body just what Nature intended
It to dds the man who is always
prepared for any emergency. He
Is there with the goods"
The man with sick stomach, is
q man sick all over. When the
stomach is irritated by undigested
food, the bleod and heart are d.
rectly affected. Then dullness, I'M
natural sleepiness. sick-headaches.
vertigo and fainting spells, and
even serious brain trouble develop.
Kodol will prevent these.
Squirting the stomach and brain
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10

ington. y. NJ. who have been the
guests of heir cougins. Mrs. Mary E.
McMurphy and Mr.. Z. " Mumma,
departed for their home Friday.
Church service at Zgma next Sunday
morning will be omitted owing TO the
revival meeting in progress at Hills
dale
Miss Mulhoney, the nurse from
Mercy hospital who has been caring
for Mr.. Wake, departed for Davenport
Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Minnie Wainwright has pur-
chased the Wainwright homestead and
will remain in the house. Harry Cook
will conduct the farm for her.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10
His Mean Trick.

"There certainly are differences in
feelings" said the woman who some
times philosophers, cor at least differ
ent ways of expressing them.
"a few days ago shocking incident
occurred in the apartment house where
1 live. The janitor, who was an I'M
usually good looking man, about thir-
ty-five years old, killed himself for
some wholly inadequate reason, some
difference with his employer. OF
course everybody in the house was
much upset by the tragedy, and I, with
other tenants, went down to the base
ment to see his wife and offer aid.
1.-THE wife, however, seemed more re-
sentful than grief stricken.
Would you ever think such fine
man would do such q mean trick she
exclaimed" New York Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10
Time Is Worth Reading.

Leo F. Zelinski, of 6S Gibson St,
Buffalo, N. Y, says: 81 cured the most
annoying cold sore ever had, with
Bucklen's Arnica Salve. 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, 1908-12-10
The Value of Good
Digestion
is worth Kodol keeps the stomach at par value,
by insuring good digestion. kodol cures Dyspepsia.

to special effort by "tonics" and
"stimulants" doesn't cure anything,
or accomplish any good. Neither
does dieting. Indigestion and the
serious ailments which it induces
can be averted and corrected only
by natural means.
Kodol supplies this natural
means. 1t performs the stomach's
work for it-just as the stomach
should perform it-while the stom-
ach takes a little rest for the
stomach's sake"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10

land and John A. of Moline, Mrs. Kit
tilsen making her home with the lat
ter ever since the death of her hus-
band.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10
Our Guarantee

Go to your druggist today and get del.
lar bottle. Then after you have used the
entire contents of the bottle II you can
honestly say, that IL has not done you any
good, return the bottle to the druggist and
he will refund your money without Ques-
ton or delay. We will then pay the drug
Eist for the bottle. Don't hesitate, all
druggists know that our guarantee is good
This offer applies to the large bottle only
and to but one in n family. The large bot
tie contains 2m times as much as the ffty
cent bottle.
Kodol is prepared at the labora-
tories Of E. c. Dewitt & Co., Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10
MOLINE
Greeks Orcanizj

Greeks Orsanizing.-A number of
Greeks of East Moline are planning an
organization to be known as the Holy
Trinity. They are now awaiting ar
rival of their charter Solicitors have
been at work for a month, and they
have secured 20 candidates for charter
members. The organization will be
for mutual benefit and protection of
members.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-10

Will Make observation-disclosures the
management of the Rock Island rail
way cut down the working hours at
the shops at Silvis from 10 to 8 hours
a good showing will be made this
month. While SO engines were rebuilt
during a l0-hour work day, it is
thought that at least 4S engines will
be turned out this month.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-10-28
Snakes Of kowIoon.

A snake story comes to us from the
Kowloon side. A few days ago a
brown adder, measuring some two
feet and half, was killed by Mr.
Coke, bandmaster of the Rajputs, un-
der rather curious circumstances
The reptile was slain right in the
open road upon the waterfront, where
the Kowloon children are wont to
play, and Mr.. Coke's attention was
first drawn to it by an animal duel
which was going on between the
snake and a cat. Poor Thomas, with
bristling hair and tail on end, was
gradually being fascinated by the
adder and must have eventually sue
cumbed but for timely assistance of
the baton While we do not sup
pose that snakes are too numerous In
Kowloon, we thing that amahs in
charge of children might safely be
warned to keep sharp lookout when
letting their smaller charges upon the
grass lands near the Kowloon water
front.-South China Morning Post.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-10-28
ASTERS.

Aster plants may be procured from
the florist which if set out at once
Will blossom early in August and con
tinue delight until autumn. Soil OF
moderate richness, plenty of sun and
water are needed by asters. Given
these requirements they will flower
industriously, even defying the first
frosts of the autumn. AS cut flowers
they are not surpassed by dahlias OF
chrysanthemums. The great variety
OF the colors In which they may now
be obtained makes them supreme in
decorative effects.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-10-28
TWO KINDS OF BUTTERFLIES.

| saw a butterfly, one day,
Come fearlessly, but very still,
And sip from flowers in a can
Which rested on my window-sill
"Oh, tell me, butterfly / said,
Why do you seek this lonely spot
When there are gardens where you
There's SO much sweetness to be
got ?"
The little insect said: "Oh, rats
Now, why do you in summer go
And seek lonely place yourself
Where nothing's ever known to
grow?
You're not content to stay in
town,
Where things are fresh, but make
your plans
To go to some secluded spot
And get your victuals all in cans!"
-Yonkers Statesman.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-10-28
s. BARRING GOULD

child, and have to be treated as such
Look at the beautiful stones, observe
the sweet blue flower. You know
what that means-Forget-me not.
Our poor Martin has to ramble through
the world with heart-ache. yearning
for a pair of sparkling blue eyes, and
for two wild roses blooming in the
sweetest cheeks the sun ever kissed,
and for a head of hair like beech
tree touched by frost in blazing
forget these? He carries that face Of
yours ever about with him, and now
he sends you this.ring, and that means
- Miss, you have made me very un-
happy. l can never forget the little
maid with eyes of blue, and SO I send
her this token to bid her forget me
not. as l can never forget her."
And as Eve stood musing with pout-
ing lips, and troubled brow, looking at
the ring, the boy took his violin, and
with the fingers plucked the strings to
make an accompaniment as he
Sang:-
A maiden stood beside a river,
And with her pitcher seemed to play;
Then sudden stopped and drew up wa
ter,
But drew my heart as well away.
And now l sigh beside the river,
| dream about that maid | saw,
wait, watch. am restless, weeping,
Until she come again to draw.
A flower is blooming by the river,
| A fioweret with petal blue,
Forget me not, my love, my treasure!
My flower and heart are both for you
He played and sang sweet, simple
and plaintive air. 1t touched Eve
heart; always susceptible to music
Her lips repeated after the boy, MY
flower and heart are both for YOU
| She could not make up her mind
what to do While she hesitated, the
opportunity of returning the ring was
gone. Watt had disappeared into the
bushes.