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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
A Vicious Diq.

Patty--I always think of all the I'm.
kind things have said during the day
before l fall asleep at night. Patricia
Dear me! Do you stay awake as
long as that?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22

cents lower Light. s515@5.70: mixed
and butchers. $5.30@5.75; good heavy,
$5.20@5.75; rough heavy. $5.25@5.35.
Cattle market closed steady. Beeves
S4.60@7.20; cows and heifers. $1.256D
$50; stockers and feeders. S3.25@5.30.
Sheep market closed weak.
Northwestern receipts
Minneapolis: Today. 121: last, week
SO; last year. 261. Duluth: Today, 4:
last week, q; last year, $50.
LiveTpool opening cables-Wheat Is
to "a lower, corn unchanged.
Liverpool closed = Wheat Is higher
corn "a higher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22

If you could see what it has done
for others. you'd not suffer another
minute. HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
less cases of stomach, kidney liver
and blood troubles. So cents, tea or
tablets. Harper House pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.

Today's Quotations on Provisions, Live
Stock, Feed and Fuel.
Rock Island. April 22.-Following
are the wholesale prices in the local
market today:
Provisions and Produce.
Eggs-Fresh. 1212c to 13c.
Live Spring chickens, 10c
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22

Ladies Will Give Coffee.-The ladies
give a coffee Friday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. W. H. Whistler. lis
Twenty-second street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22

Gitchee Ounce Outing Club. = The
members of the Gitchee Ounce Out
ing club and a few invited friends
formally opened the clubs bungalow
on Rock river yesterday afternoon and
evening. A lunch was served during
the evening and a merry evening was
lpaSsed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22

w. CT. U. Meeting.-The Woman
Christian Temperance union met yes.
terday afternoon at the home of Mrs
X. c. Benson. 1902 Nineteenth street
The meeting was largely attended and
several new members were received
The principal paper of the afternoon
was read by DR.. Emily Wright on the
subject 1.-The Effect of Premature
Mental Labor" and she gave an ex.
cellent talk. Mrs NJ. NJ Sturgeon
gave a reading, THE Reign of Ar
chelaus.'' written by Helen Hunt Jack
son. A recitation by Mrs. Corcoran
completed the program. Plans were
| formulated to continue the work oi
temperance along the lines carried
out in former years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
SOCIAL AFFAIRS

[Society news. written or telephoned
to the society editor of The Argus, viii
be GLADLY received and published But
in either case the identity of the sender
must be made known, to insure relia-
bility. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22

Card Party for Members.-The Eu
dora Rebekah lodge, No. IS. l. o. o
f.. will give card party for the mem
bers and their families Friday evening
1T |. o. o. +. hall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22

o. M. c. Club Dancing Party.-The
O. NJ. c. club OF Browns business col
| lege will give a private dancing party
tomorrow evening at the Watch Tow
er. Wrixons orchestra will furnish
| The music
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-12
% Newspaper Democratic Politics Nuatc Fn Merchant ou Sc

wanted. Ana neither are We. So get
cut. Ye are frlndly with um. and We
would be selling um. out with We
quick, or I'll give We a start"
Murray gazed at the officer with Sc
rene and virtuous dignity.
4 would be simply doing my duty
as citizen and gentleman" he said
severely. III l should assist the law I'm
laying hold OF one OF It's offenders"
Murray hurried back TO the bench I'm
the park. He folded his arms and
shrank within bis clothes TO his ghost
like prcscntment
Ten minutes afterwards the captain
arrived at the rendezvous. windy and
thunderous as dog day In Kansas.
His collar had been torn away: his
straw hat had been twisted and bat
tered, his shirt with OK blood stripes
split TO the waist And from head 10
knee he was drenched with some vile
and ignoble greasy fluid that loudly
proclaimed TO the nose it's component
leaven OF garlic and kitchen stun.
For heavens sake. captain" sniffed
Murray. 81 doubt that would have
waited for you If l had suspected you
were so desperate as to resort TO swill
barrels r.
Cheese IT," said the captain harshly.
"I'm not hogglng II yet. It's all on the
outside. / went around on Essex and
proposed marriage TO that Catrina
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-12

They left the park. struck through a
narrow cross street and came into
broadway, at this hour as dark. echo
Ing and depeopled as a byway I'm Pom
peii.
Northward they turned, and n police
man who glanced at their unkempt
and sinking figures withheld the at
tention and suspicion that he would
have granted them at any other hour
and place, for on every street in that
part of the city other unkempt and
sinking figures were shufIling and hur-
rying toward converging polnt-a
point that is marked by no monument
save that groove ON the pavement
worn by tens OF thousands OF waiting
feet.
- At Ninth street tail man wearing
an opera hat aliehted from Il Broad
way car and turned his face westward.
But he saw Murray. pounced upon him
and dragged him under s-street light.
The captain numbered slowly to the
corner. like wounded bear. and wait
cd, growing.
"Jerryr' cried the hated one. "IIow
fortunate! was TO begin n search for
you tomorrow. The old gentleman has
cnpitulated. You're To be restored to
favor. Congratulate you. Come to
the office In the morning and get all
the money you want. I've liberal in
structions IN that respect"
And the little matrimonial arrange
mentT said Murray, with his head
turned sidewise.
"Why-er-wcll, OF course your uncle
understands-expe that the engage.
ment between you and Miss Wander.
hurst shall be-
Good nightH said Murray, moving
away.
You madmanw cried the other.
catching his arm. Would you give
up two millions Oh account Of
Did you ever see her nose. old
manr asked Murray solemnly.
But listen to reason. Jerry. Miss
Vanderhurst Is an heiress. nnd"-
Did you ever see itT"
"Nes. admit that her nose isn't'-
Good night" said Murray. "NIy
friend is waiting for me. am quot
Ing him when l authorize YOU TO re-
port that there IS nothing doing Good
night"
A wriggling line OF waiting men ex-
tended from a door I'm Tenth street far
mp Broadway on the outer edge OF the
pavement. The captain and Murray
fell In at the tail of the quIverlng mil
lped.
Twenty feet longer than It was last
night" said Murray. looking up at his
measuring angle OF Grace church
Half an hour" growled the cap
tain, "before we get our punk"
The city clocks began to strike IL
The bread line moved forward slowly
its leathern feet sliding on the stones
with the sound Of kissing serpent as
they who had lived according 70 their
lights closed up IN the rear
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-12
RAILROADS. FINE MOVE.
hsnnsylysnis'S Plan to pssutify II.
Right Of Way.


An ideal roRdhed and right OF way.
the sight Of which will bc u pleasure
20 people riding along It's Schuylkln
division, Is what the PENNSYLVANIA
management Is working for To SO.
cure this cud movement has been
started by the railroad TO secure the
cooperation OF people living along the
right OF way In keeping II clean and
free from rubbish. From Fifty-second
street In Philadelphia TO Pottsville tho
terminus OF the division. the COMPANY
expects TO have railroad beautiful.
The scenery ia there. its officials dc.
clare. and the railroad Is TO be kept I'm
harmony with Il IL possible.
For years Il has been the practice OF
some people with property backing ON
the railroad 10 throw refuse OF all
kinds. empty tin cans, garbage and
paper over the back fences To the
tracks. This has made II impossible
TO keep the tracks clean. While the
RAILROAD has been forced 10 cart the
rubbish away. II has not been able TO
keep the roadbed slightly. ns the
strong winds caused 10y the passing OF
train scatter the papers along the
tracks for miles. Dumping garbage
on or near the tracks is also Il prac-
tice that cndangcrs the health and
mars the comfort OF both the resi-.
dents and train passengers. on this
division sixty passenger trains are on
Grated daily. and these carry hundreds
of passengers who do not enjoy tho
sight OF tomato cans.
In addition TO this very Interesting
and significant experiment. the Penn.
sylvanla railroad Is making every Of.
fort to bcautify its rondhcd nnd sta.
tlon grounds over tho entire system.
It's forestry department has this year
made large paintings OF shrubbcry and
ornamental trees for use in parking
station grounds and available places
on the right OF way. This Is done that
these places which arc natural centers
may furnish as much pleasure MS pos.
siblc TO the public. Joseph r. Richards,
superintendent OF the right OF way, ~
authority for the statement I'm an nd.
dress before the American Civic asso-
ciation that 1t pnys n railroad In hard
dollars and cents to pursue n policy Of
civic Improvement
The present policy OF this company
serves as n shining example OF what
railroads can do for the pleasures Of
their passengers and for the upbuild.
Ing Of the communities through which
they pass. In time 81 expects to make
its llnc from Jersey City to Washing
ton n constant succession OF pleasing
views
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-12
IMPROVEMENT WORK.
Right Methods 60 Follow to Mako II
Success.


a Success.
After the organization Of an Inn
provemcnt society or club, which ev-
cry community should have. do not
cumbef II with too many rules. bylaws.
etc. If the proper spirit is present the
organization. though complete, may bo
rather crude and primitive I'm It's gov
ernmcnt Do not have too many in
structions that the members feel they
should follow. Few restrictions mako
for enthusiasm. Every member should
feel himself n committee of one 10 for.
ward amy md all work undertaken.
Clean sidewalks and parlways is n
good first venture. See that all side.
walks are swept clean as often as re-
quired and II possible see that I'm the
business portion OF your town they
ore swept each day. Next tackle tho
streets. particularly the cutters. Clean
them Of all weeds and see that no pa
Ders or other refuse Is thrown Into the
street or roadway. If the town does
not provide for the collection OF gar
bage II should be made TO do so at once,
and suitable reccptacles for street III.
ter should be provided at prominent
corners. While all are laboring for
public cleanliness, Il mny be as well 10
look over your own premises TO see n
they come up TO the proper standard.
In every community may be- found
workers In these movements whose
home places are I'm most slovenly
state. There ls nothing so strong I'm
improvement argument as example. II
you do the best you can with your
premises your most untldy neighbor
viii at least clean up some. When all
tho foregoing IS disposed Of plant street
trees, a most potent factor I'm making
towns attractive. Vacant lots OF both
resident and nonresident owners must
be cleaned UP and kept clear OF rub
blsh, and your last work TO make your
community fairly attractive Will be TO
look 90 the care and cleanliness Of
public buildings and plats OF ground
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-12
-STEaCILING 4 WALL.
How to Use the Stencil Brushes Sue.
eessfully.

Very artistic effects cc1 be secured
10y stcnclling wall. II .,kcs break
I'm the plain surface. an very harmo-
nlous contrasts and ,ainty color
schemes can lee worked ont 10y the use
OF stencils. -
To use the stencil successfully start
at one corner OF the room. press the
stencil firmly against the wall. have
the material th9 YOU are going TO
stencil mixed up 'ady for use. dip the
ends OF your b". IN this and simply
rub IL across tic face of the stencil
being careful rut.to get too much stun
on the brush SO that Il will run i'm back
OF the stencil and blur or blot. says
Country Life In America. When YOU
finish one section remove tue stencil
from the wall ana carefully match II
for the next.
An ordinary round paint brush IS as
good n stencil brush as any. Tie the
bristles about halfway down, so that
they VIII not spread. and In using just
dip the tips of the bristles into the tint.
ing material.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-12
Uncle joe VIII Havc Opposition 70
Being ke.electea Speaker.

An encouraging feature of the outcome
of the congressional election il the pros
pcctivc disappearance from the house of
at least n few Of the bunch that has sur.
rounded Speaker Cannon and enabled
him tn block legislation tho country has
demanded and maintain his despotic rule
over both majority and minority.
When the Sixty-hrst congress assem-
blcs the ruling cahal will find itself minus
some of its most USEFUL members and con-
ironted by the necessity OF making new
deal all around in order 10 get fresh
grip on power. In this process the oppo-
sition to the Cannon regime will find its
| opportunity.
One of the bulwarks of the Cannon
regime who went down to defeat on
Tuesday is Col. pete Hepburn, OF
Iowa, chairman of the committee ON i'm.
terstatc and foreign commerce. For years
Col Hepburn stood like a stone wall
against every movement that had any
thing To do in the direction OF the rcgula-
tion Of the railroads.
Another Of the Cannon bunch who
will 10 left ut home is Jesse Oyerstreet,
OF Indiana, chairman of the postofiice
committee, who has so faithfully carried
outsthe speaker orders that no legisla-
ton looking to the establishment OF ~
parcel post or postal savings banks should
he reported TO the house.
jenkins, of Wisconsin, chairman of
the Judiciary committee, another of the
Undertaking lieutenants Of the speaker,
was defeated for denomination.
sherman, of New York, who for so
many years has been most useful MEM
ber OF the governing house cabal goes TO
the high seat in the senate, with whose
rules he cannot interfere.
These gaps in the ranks of the Cannon
bodyguard will cmbarrass Uncle Joe and
Will give courage TO the opposition, which
is already forming TO contest his rc-ecc-
ton 10 the speakership. This opposition
can force the speaker TO terms in, the
matter OF revision of the rules and thus
take out of his hands some Of the des-
potic power he has so ruthlessly welded
in the past.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-12
How 10 Cure Faintino sneIls.

There Is no more sure cure for an
attack Of falntness than n hearty
snceze. 1t Immediately stimulates the
blood vessels Of the brain. In many
persons falnting never goes so far as
loss of consciousness or loss OF con-
troll of the limbs. And in these the
sudden weakness Is often brought to
an end by sneeze caused by nature
herself without any external aid. A
grain or two Of pepper, snuff or tobac-
co introduced into the nose or tickling
It's Interior lightly will usually insure
sneeze. These simple procedures or
others similar n character may prove
Invaluable when smelling salts and
other elegant aids are absent
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-12
Hnu. to Wash pnnn.n

As the majority OF women are wear
Ing pongee In one form or another, It
Is well to know how TO wash frock.
coat or shirt waist of it.. This
method has been given by laundress:
Warm soapsuds should be prepared
In large tub and the pongee put into
them and gently washed out with the
hands until quite clean. II should be
hung I'm the sun or the air untn It is
quite dry and then ironed. 1t should
be ironed on the wrong side SO that
the right surface will not appear
glossy.
IL the pongee is embroidered I'm col
ors 1t is wise 10 experiment with n
piece OF 1t before putting I'm water. If
the color is affected I'm any way the
garment should be washed I'm gasoline.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-12
How r &c, cira,r, On, % rvs..

When travellers viii open car win
dows instead Of leaving them down,
as all the wise ones do there is the
constant danger of cinders, which ir-
ritate the eyebnll. Those who travel
two or three times n day on the trains
find that their eyes are I'm bad CON
dillon about this time of the year
Here is a good bit OF advice from one
who knows: Restrain the impulse TO
rub the eye and insert fiat linsecd
in the corner of the eye. Close the
lids and the seed VIII slide painlessly
around the eyeball and soon come out
Mt the other corner. bringing the cindcr
with II. The best part OF this remedy
Is that II does not leave any chance
of inflammation. The oil of the seed
covers the eyt'all seal takes out all ir-
ritation.- II - advisable for those who
'use the trains constantly TO carry n
few OF these seeds in the pocketbook
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-12
How to sw.etsn Strong Ruttsr.


Housekeepers often find that butter
bought for cooking is quite strong The
Germans have n method OF sweetening
It which IS efiicacious II IS as fol
lows:
Put ten pounds of butter into n por-
celain kettle and boil steadily over a
good but slow fire until the sediment
in the pan is of a pale amber color.
This will be in about FIVE hours. Great
care must be used for fear OF scorch-
ing. Strain the butter while hot into
clean. small jars, not squeezing the
cloth. When cold cover with oiled pa
per and keep I'm cool place from the
mir. This process impdrts 20 the worst
kind Of butter a palatable, nutty flavor
1t is better than ever for gingerbread
or for any kind OF plain cake.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-12
DEMOCRATIC VITALITY.
IL VIII COntinue an Effective Curb TO
Abuse OF Power.

Largely as the struggle Just ended was
a contest between the two candidates, IL
cannot be forgotten that not only has
President been elected but party has
been given n renewed lease OF .jts already
long tenure of power. There are voters
10y the hundred thousand who while pre-
icrring Taft to Bryan, look with misgiv-
ing and distrust upon the party of which
lac is the head.
This Is true, not only Of those Demo-
Gratis who supported Taft, but of the
growing host Of independents and OF great
numbers OF Republicans upon whom party
tics sit lightly. They believe that corrupt
and corrupting influences have exercised
n powerful sway in the councils of the
Republican party. They know that such
influences are not exercised in moment;
that they may easily DC driven tempo
rarily into the background, but that they
are ever ready 10 spring into activity and
resume their dominance.
II the Republican leaders imagine they
can, with impunity, offend the conscience
VI tlc HhtlOh, u ~ quite ceTthn t1At
nothing in the returns OF Tuesdays cleo
ton justifes any such assurance. The
strength shown by the Democratic party
in more than one Of the doubtful states
attests is continued vitality in spite Of
all the extraordinary shocks 10 which in
recent years il has been subjected. With
| such a candidate ~ it may DC expected
10 nominate four years hence--a candi-
date representing neither obstinate con-
scrvatism nor haphazardous innovation,
but standing for conservative progress
the Democratic party may prove itself
quite adequate 10 the task Of visiting upon
the triumphant party Of today, II II shall
abuse it, power, a punishment commen-
suratc with the ofIcnse. Baltimore Sun.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-12
How TO Test Dress Goods.

or the goods sold as "all wool" there
is not one-tenth that Is genuine Gen
orally the main component Is cotton
The test for this is simple. All that Is
necessary is to pull out n few threads
\and apply lighted match. Cotton
will go on I'm blaze; wool will shrlvel
up. To distinguish pure linen from
counterfeit Is even easier. The In
tended buyer need but wet hcr>finger
and apply Il TO the goods. If they are
pure linen, the moisture will pass
straight through. The spot touched
-lwill he soaked at once, and almost I'm
mediately one side will be as wet as
the other Frauds are more numerous
I'm silk than I'm any other fabric, but
here also the material OF adulteration
is cotton. It's presence can readily bc
discovered. Draw a few threads out.
The pieces OF cotton Will snap Off short
when pulled, while the silk Will stretch
and permit considerable pull before
breaking
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-12
nsn on obisetionabls eulbosrd,

In connection with the crusade for a
spOucss town waged by officials OF
Washington for the past few months
Major Richard Sylvester. superlntend-
ent OF police, is going TO war on bill
boards and posters. For several years
he has been endeavoring 10 eliminate
certain features OF this form OF ad-
vcrtising, but has never been success
full He has announced that he will
renew bis efforts, and It Is his hope
and belief that the results VIII be more
satisfactory this time. In his annual
report To- the commissioners he will rec
cmmend legislation prohibiting alto
Rcthcr uusighuy forms Of display od-
vcrtislng or stringent restriction. He
believes tho law should regulate the
sensational. misleading ana exciting
object lessons portrnying the perform.
ancc Of some blood and thunder"
show that dcfoco blllboards and add
no substantial patronage 10 the houses
that employ them. lie also contends
that portraits should not be Included
in the category with burelnrlcs, Kill
lngs. train wrecks and the attempted
portrayal ~ sensational and emotional
beauty shows
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-12
How 70 Make Tomato Relish.

To one peck Of firm tomatoes peeled
and chopped fine and placed In sieve
to drain add one cupfuI OF chopped on
ions. two cupfuls OF chopped celery
one cupful Of white mustard seeds,
one-fourth cupfui OF sugar. three red
peppers chopped fine, one teaspoonful
OF black pepper, cinnamon and mac
one quart Of vinegar and salt 10 tast =
Mix together and put In air tight jarls
Tomatoes must not be scaldcd, but
peeled cold, as they must bo firm; also
be sure TO drain all the water frSn
them. This Is tasty relish for cold
meats and one that will keep.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-12

A sheet made into roll and put
under the back OF the neck VIII often
relieve severe headache when the
pillow has failed 20 be comfortable.
II the ache continues 10 be stubborn
place a hot water bag at the patients
feet for a few minutes. If she Is too
III to sit up, and put her feet IN hot
water Then let the patient rest in n
darkencl room with n hot water bag
at the base Of the brain. The quiet
and warmth Will prove effective. and
the patient viii soon feel well again.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-12

Iron rr may be removed from
clothing Uy holding the stained spot
over n bowl OF water 60 which a little
ammonia has been added and applying
with a small glass rod or little piece
Of wood 1S per cent muriatic acid. The
instant the stain disappears lmmerse
the spot in thc water. thereby prevent
ing the acid from changing the texture
Of the goods. Before using The muri-
attic acid It is best 20 test it on one cor
ncr Of the goods.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-12
FIVE CENTS ! COPY.

Number of pupils cnrollcd--Boys. IL;
girls, 20; total, 4S. Average daily attend.
ancc-Boys, %; girls, 07; average. o7.
Those not absent:
FRANK Feather James Liston
FRANK calvert Junior Ttchcnell
Russell Htchcnell Richard iChristonher
Ralph Taylor Dale Calvert
le nosle McCroby Jennie McCroby
Eihc White Maud White
Ida Albright Goldie Christopher
Opal liston Iva Christopher
osa White Matte Taylor
Josie tield Georgia Taylor
Ethei Feather Lola Feather
Jess Evcrly Nellie Everly
Ethel Calvert Lula Groves
JomN CARROLL, Teacher.