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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17
Take a Hintski,

The parks their winter garments doff
And turn to summer bowers,
So cut your winter whiskers on
And blossom with the flowers.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17
Humor ana Philosophy
BY DUNCAN N. SMITH
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

The greatest fault we can find with
our currency is that the current J.
neither strong enough nor rapid
enough.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17
A FRANK ADMISSION.

Cv course / is sorry fer troubles Nv 3D.
ders.
! hates 20 srr 4!.y one down on DER
luck.
] Knows CAT de ,nsn Nv de void are me
brudders.
An ! helps EN-. II possible. out wv de
muck,
Wen ii comes dJv!n to a question Nv
cases
l lays all my sympathies up on de shelf.
For NV all de fall guys wot's in troubles
embraces
De guy dat I'm s~orriest fer il meself.
J kin feel fer de troubles Nv friends an
relations.
But not half so as / does fer me
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

Knew His Class.
when are you
I going to butcher
hogs"
1T O
Why"
* b 0 u t
some Of coming
~ over"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

Don't sympathize with yourself too
much. The returns are greater when
you engage outside talent.
People who live in small fats have
to cremate the family skeleton, for
there is no place to keep 1t.
People who take themselves serious
~ usually do so good a job Of 1t that
It isn't necessary for any one else to
participate.
People who want to give advice are
as plentiful as those who want to
stand for a touch are scarce.
The more 4 woman talks the more
there seems to be to say on the SUBJ
ject.
The things that a married man thinks
he does, but doesn't. are a source of
great discomfort and WEAKNESS to him.
Only people who don't have to move
next month can enjoy the pleasant
April weather: the rest Of the world Is
too busy.
Some people are the most impressive
when they are silent.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

People who want to give advice are
as plentiful as those who want to
stand for a touch are scarce.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

! hates to see Cd
der mugs short
on der rations,
But to farnish
meself is wot
loins me to
groan.
A u wot's in
love an don't
seem to be
winni1',
I'm sorry fer
him. but me
sorrer Is tame
To de way dat I
feel wen I'm
havin' an in.
min
An losin' meself
at de same
kind Nv game.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

Don't sympathize with yourself too
much. The returns are greater when
you engage outside talent.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

The more a woman talks the more
there seems to be to say on the SUBJ
ject.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

People who live in small fats have
to cremate the family skeleton, for
there is no place to keep it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-14
CITY CHAT.
Kerler & Co. weave rugs.
Buy a home of Reidy Bros.

Buy home of Reidy Bros.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Godfrey's laundry gives green trad
ing stamps.
Smokers appreciate the quality value
of Lewis Single Binder cigar.
There will be an adjourned meeting
of the city council this evening.
Let Krell & Johnston do your tin
and furnace work, 1916 Third avenue
Fl. 7. Slemon wants your tin and
furnace work 1526-152S Fourth ave-
me.
Authentic styles in suits and coats
for women is what makes McCabes
suit section so prominent
Red letter day Saturday at Nc.
Cabes. 81 worth of S. & H. stamps
free fer the asking all day and even
ling.
John Buford post, No. 243, C. A. r.,
nd w. r. e., No. &C, are invited by
Graham post, Moline. to attend camp
| fire Friday evening, Oct 16.
Collins Bros. today were awarded
contracts for the erection of two big
Packing houses at Ottumwa, Iowa. the
| total consid Grafton being $4,000.
The ladies of st. Joseph's Altar So
ciety will give coffee at the home of
Mrs. Martin Reidy, PIG Eleventh ave
hue, Thursday, Oct. Is, from to
| p. m.
Do you know there is a stylish shoe
for every kind of a foot? A shoe that
wears well and looks well all the time
These are the Regis. McCabe's are
4 sole agents.
'Hhe low fiat trimmed hats exhibited
today at McCabe's are creating no end
OF comment. They are so new. so diff
rerent,, So modish, that no woman OF
taste can fan to approve.
Women VINO watch the trend of
fashions know that the McCabe mil.
l1mCry is correct in every detail; that's
why the big slow of the new hats this
week is creating such furore.
The police picked up four men this
IiEcrning who were charged with be
!rs drunk and disorderly. They were
given hearing by Magistrate Elliott
and each of them was fined $50 and
c5sis and as they were unable to set
| tie up in cash they will spend the
next few weeks in the county Jail.
A special service for the deaf of the
three cities will be held this evening
at s O'Clock at Trinity Episcopa
church, Nineteenth street and Sixth
iaTeEue. The service will be conduct
ed by Rev. George Frederick Flick Of
/ Chicago, tn, cliurch's missionary te
/ tap deaf in the north central district
/ assisted By the rector, Rev. G. II
j Siierwood. and the choir of the parish
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-14
Fads and Fashions.

Far felt hats have come into great popularity for
winter wear.
Street skirts a trife longer than the discarded
summer gown has been.
Satin is decided vogue for fall hats either in the
small medium monster size.
The ribbon craze is the increase and the makers
struggling with many untitled orders
Taffeta easily has first call for general of al;
the multitude of yarities of Silk fabrics.
Moire silk is OF the late materials used for
covering some of the most exquisite hats
It's the simplest thing in the world to have
good figure if you have the right corset. The Regis
makes handsome GRACEFUL figures
The seal of fashion has been placed on Satin
terials and the demand is the greatest in it's his
tory
The Regis shoes and the Jenness Miller styles foc
women in the fall models the decided
vogue,
Soft satin and taffeta ribbons used avishly in
nearly every scheme of millinery. Hats are shown
which carry much 10 yards of wide ribbon.
The hipless. almost wastless figure is made with
the Bon Ton Corset Dressnakers all over the coIn-
try have been convinced that the long straight lines
cannot be successfully produced by any other
corset
Don't be afraid to make yourself hipless. You
amt wear this seasons gowns unless you have the
new straight figure The Rengo Belt Corset leaves
duces the hips.
The Directore idea governs the corset styles Fhe
Kabo the Regis, the American Lady, the Bon Bon
and Redfe all following the Directoife and
Empire lines.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-14
FIRE LAYS WASTE LARGE
AREA IN WEST DAVENPORT

ieen communicated. The Waterman
Visited it at 4 o'clock and saw no
signs of fire at that time.
Loss Covered by Insurance.
Members OF the Rothschild Grain
company stated today that the loss
IS fully covered by insurance and
;dded that rebuilding operations will
1t begun as early as possible. The
.uss OF the Mueller Lumber company
Is also covered but no figures from
the Corn Products company along this
ine could be obtained today
Chief Stoltenberg of the Davenport
fire department stated today that it
will be necessary to keep water play
ing on the ruins for several days, as
the fire will burn long time deep
under the ruins.
The only possible salvage will be
liz the grain, part of which may be
saved.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-14

He is young man and despite his af.
Fiction is veT.y optimistic. 1t is stated
he cannot be cured in the United
States.
Ascent skirts, black, spun glass
long flounca, with two ruffies. We
had 10 recorder them three times. They
are hard to get. Only about 100 OF
them left and they are going some
You ought to have one for IS cents
al Horblit's department store. 1925
Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-14

A special invitation is extended to
those for whom the service is espe-
cially provided.
William Croft of Carlisle, Pa, who
sells soap and pencils of his own make,
is in the city trying to raise money to
defray his expenses to Germany, where
he will go to take treatment for par
alytic rheumatism. His lower Limbs
and right arm are paralyzed, and he
gets about by means of a wheel chat;
which he wheels with his left arm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-14

Mems non-shrinking cashmere
camerS hair shirts and drawers,
the kind usually sold at $500
garment, we price S1.45.
Mems Vicuna Tan mixed me-
rino shirts and drawers, non
shrinking $l.25 value for S l 90.
As dozen mems wool fleeced
shirts and drawers, our lucky
chance gives our customers these
$l.OO garments for 75c.
Mems maco fleecy ribbed
underwear shirts finished with
mercerized French collarette,
drawers with double seats only
SOC.
Ladies fine wool ribbed vests
and pants, all hand finished ma
tural gray and white, usually
$l.00 for 75c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-14

Ladies' Natural mixed and
white Merino vests and pants,
good value at 75c.
Ladies Natural mixed and
white merino vests and pants,
good value at 75c-thiS lot priced
for a quick clean up at 58c.
Ladies gray and peeler heavy
fIeecy ribbed vests and pants
bought below value are selling
for 4Sc.
Ladies' ribbed vests and pants,
gray or peeler color, made to sell
for 35c-we price. Csc.
Ladies heavy Maco ribbed
union suits always priced at LOO
this lot while it lasts 7Sc.
Ladies' heavy fleece and rib
bed union suits, extra good value.
They're here now for SOC.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-14
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Lucretia Hotehkiss.

Mrs. Lucretia Hotchkiss, 2432 Eighth
and-a-half avenue, died this morning
at 6:55 after an illness of year She
had been confined to her bed for about
a week. Mrs. Hotchkiss was born in
Orange county, New York, aud was 81
years old. She had lived in this city
for the last eight years. A daughter,
Miss Belle Hotchkiss, and son, De.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-14
G.S. ecabe E Coz
4ROcK ISLAND. Ill 7assSR AZ 4s :Hs5,S
JUST now when every woman is think
ing of what she will wear and find

UoI now When every Wonlan IS Think
ing of what she will wear and find
- ing it difficult to make decision, so
radical have the changes in fashion been
since last season, it is great help to visit
Our corset and suit sections where au-
thoritative styles are Showroom MILL
merry section where the latest creations
from Paris and our own artists are seem
to look through our most recent dress
goods and silks-to spend few minutes
at the glove counter-to glance at the nov
elites in hand bags-to enquire about the
fashion in hosiery-and to spend enough
time in our shoe section to be fitted with
pair of the ultra fashionable Regis shoes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-14

Verna Hotchkiss, survive. Both of
them live in this city. The funeral
will be held from the home Friday af-
ternoon at $3.50. Burial will take place
at Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-14
Cor Burns and scaIds.

Salubrin is as invaluable a remedy
as for other injuries, If used as direct.
ed, especially if applied immediately.
when it will generally heal without
leaving scar. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-14
CTUNNING Coats for Fall and Win

ter. large showing of coats for every occa-
sion-For general street wear there are coverts,
chevots, black broadclohs and beautiful fancy cloths 9th
styles in heavy coags and plaid back materials are
signed for motoring driving and stormy weather wear,
handsome models in black the half tones of green
blue taupe caawba and Wsteria we'll in the evening
shades These made of choice broadclots VeIor Sa
tn etc. in great variety of the newest shapes and show
the new effects in trimmings.
Manns covert coats ideal models in strictly types
OF light tan and grey plain invisible
srlpes-coats 80 and 81 inches long, $500 to $500.
Rain coats loose and fitted worsteds
in attractive patterns beautiful checks and
SripeS-$S.7 IS to $500
Motor coats of English coatngS black grey brown navy
and green sell or handsome plaid backs turned cuffs pocket and
collar smay trimmed excellent for driving and for
wen-$l5.OO $500, 81 1880 and $22.5O
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-14

Butchers Boston Polish for hard
wood floors, wood work and furniture
makes beautiful hard wax finish
in full pound cans 39c.
16 inch Japaned steel coal buckets
the Csc kind 14c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-14

Temperature at a.. M, 50; ut 3 u. M,
20. Maximum temperature in last -
hours. 81; minimum as. Velocity Of
wind AT "a. M. q miles per hour. Stage
of water. % feet; no change I'm last "a
hours. Precipitation, none.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-14
der
Red Letter Day, Saturday, October 18th:
EREE--Sl.OO worth of IS. & H." Red

Letter Day Trading Stamps absolutely free for the ask
ing to every who calls for them Saturday. Oct l7t all
day and evening No restrictions all the partly filled
stamp books and get 81 90 worth of these Red Letter Day
Stamps Free Start many books you wish, each
containing 10 Free Stamps in addition to the SLIGO worth of
Red Letter Day Stamps without cost
We hope these Red Letter Days will result your better under
standing profit sharing plan and the value of IS H. Green
Stamps.
See display useful valuable premiums 3rd
End Ave windows given exchange for these stamps
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-14
RIVER BULLETIN.

The Mississippi will remain at near
ly stationary stages from below Du-
buque to Muscatine
]. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-14
no YOU Know?-There is stylish shoe for

every kind of foot shoe suit every TASTE shoe
will well and look well the last week This
shoe tor women-$50O, $500, $3.50 and $500 pair.
There shoe to fit every foot handsome shoe that
dreSSy will buy shoe that will give
all the time shoe buy because of its good
looks durability and comfort These the Arnold King Quail
ty SllOeS-$35O, $4 90 and SIS 90 pair.
There shoe for children brings solid every
boy and girl wide toes solid leather will
long want child who had pair Educator
shoes has not had fair Cancehady square deay pair
Educator and the boy girl will want them the
you'll buy them for ecOnomy's sake
Special for Thursday lot of short vamp fine Vici
kid shoes for and large girls These shoes are of
the fashionable Blucher with military heels up-to-date
in every way Thursday all day pair to customer
$l.65 PARISHES.
WH Hen, WEI. We furnish your house or apartments
in position, if it doesn't prove to be what you like
your taste is different then any pieceor every piece
will be promptly changed to something else that will suit
your fancy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-14
River Riclets.

Tie Helan Blair was in port. The
Emily, Harriet and North Star passed
south and north and the Acorn and
Ruth went north.
The stage of water was $3.50 at G
q n. and 2.45 at noon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-14
Oct. ID In History.

1644-Nilliam Penn. courtier and al.
legged conspirator in England and
founder of Pennsylvania, born in
London; died there 111S.
1134-Francis Lightfoot Lee. "signer"
for Virginia. born: died 1897.
1905-Treaty of peace signed by the
emperors of Russia and Japan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-14

Headaches and Neuralgia from Colds.
Laxative Bromo Quinine. the world
wide cold and grip remedy, removes
cause. Call for full name. LOOK for
signature E. w. Grove. CSC.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-14
TALLOSSIS S15O,OOO
Flames Finally Conquered When
They Have Nothing More
to Feed Upon.
Loss IN DAVENPORT FIRE.
Rothsehild Grain company. IS $4,000
Germ Products company. $4,000
Mueller Lumber company. 10000

davenport early tnlS norIiiiiS was
visited by one of the most disastrous
fires in the city's history the Roths
child Grain company's 100000 bushel
elevator party filled with oats and bar
ley a warehouse of the Corn Products
company containing 5000 barrels OF
s:rup. and 100000 feet of lumber be
longing to the Mueller Lumber com
rany being destroyed.
The burned area. which lies at tho
foot of Pine street, in the western
part of the o;ty. covers 10 acres. the
flames taking everything within reach
end being finally conquered only be
cause they hac nothing further to feed
iron in the direction i'll which the
strong northwest wind was driving
them
Water Has No Effect
II was shortly before 6 o'clock this
morning when the Waterman who pa.
trois that section discovered smoke
rouring from the elevator. He turned
IN an ordinary alarm A few moments
later general alarm followed, bring
.Ig every hose company in the city
10 the scene.
Seventeen streams of water were
playing upon the fire in short time
tut apparently without effect The
elevator, which was of frame constru"
ton and divided by numerous board
partitions, furnished ideal fuel and the
sheet iron covering prevented the
water froin reaching a point where i,
would accomplish anything.
IN a short time it was seen that II
vas useless to try TO save the ele
yator and attention was turned &c
other properly in the path of the fall
irg sparks. This undertaking was
likewise in vain, for the rough lumbe'
le;onging to the Mueller Lumber com
pany stored in the yard nearby quick
iy became ignited and burned fiercely
Takes Warehouse. Too.
In an hour the walls of the elevator
collapsed. BY that time the lumbe-
yard was doomed and the fire had
spread TO the warehouse Of the Corr
Products company which was quickly
beyond help.
Besides the property enumerated :
barn and a small shed belonging t.
the Milwaukee road were destroyed
The grain elevator was built a few
years ago by the Seaverns Elevator
company and later purchased by the
Rothschilds. 1t was thoroughly mod
ern In construction and was of such ;
tli0ht that II formed a 10 nd a,I, :,
that part of the city. being visible 70
many miles down the river.
The elevator was kept running til
midnight last night but so far as i
known there was no fire in or arount
It from which the blaze might hav,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-14
Solid wood back bristle stove hrllsh
with dauber-only Sc.
Acme. quality iron enamel for stove
pipe. ranges, and CRATES makes bril-
liant black finish-large cans with
brush 19c.
A UTHENTIC Paris Stylesin Hats.
The leading ideas in shape, material an

~ The leading ideas in shape, material and
trimming are correctly represented in our
collection of trimmed hats Faithful copies and
adaptations from the French and originals OF our
own creation-tle display is marked by diver
sity that thrills the student of fashion beyond any
of our former presentations.
Many new shapes embodying every possible
correct dimension. You may be told that the
large hat is doomed, yet leaders of fashion want
the big ones, and Creators of style are increasing
the dimensions.
Here you find them all, small, medium and
large, and all seem agreed that the prices here
are noticeably moderate.
The hundred handsome new hats placed on
exhibit and sale this morning created sensa-
ton There are no two alike and all are the
sInartest interpretations of the new low down
Paris creations. These low fiat new effects
have not been seen before in the three cities and
will not be seen at any other store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-14

ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
Sun sets 5:lS. rises GIGS; moon rises
S.1I H. IN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-14

An Advantageous purchase OF mems
and women's warm underwear that found by acct
dent sale this week at prices to correspond with
their cost
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-14
THE New Belts Are of More

than passing interest especially new are
the Directoire Belts in sash effects with
large bow and long streamers having tassel
fringed ends. These add an air of distinction to
the dress. Prices begin at 62c.
New elastic and Per.an silk belts in the seasons
oest shades, any patterns from soc to 1915.
The new bel ings are here in than 100 kinds
and patterns.
OF Buckles there are 800 of the newest de-
signs richly wrought and fnished-nany mount
ed with stone natural that they cannot be dis
tnguished from the real al twenty times the
price These buckles are varously priced from 10c
TO $225. .
Many women prefer to choose betting and buckle
we are always ready to make these up free o.
while you wait.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-14
THE New Waists Are Extreme

ly attractive Several smart models of
new plaid silk waists, beautiful color COM
binations, correct for fall suits and popular with
dressy women $5.87 and 1902.
Black taffeta silk waists, very new Styles di
rectore included, rich lustrious taffetas, with
broad and pin tucks, French knots, etc, etc,
only $500.
Net waists with long sleeves. new full tail
ored effects, trimmed effectively with lace me-
dallions, etc, 1895 to $500.
Tailored Linen waists with broad tuckS,
popular and serviceable 81 5.
Waists of Madras and other heavy cottOnS-
made with broad tucks Gibson and other most
wanted models, priced at 81 90, 81 .38 and ST 90
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-04-23
-News-Champion.

The recent attempt to assass mate
Manager Bulkley Wells OF Tellu-
ride adds another to the long list Of
crimes Of an especially astrocious
nature from which this state has
suffered in the past 1t was to be
hoped that these crimes belong to
period in the states history that
WAS forever past, but this latest
occurrence shows that there ara still
men in Colorado who will not hesi-
tate at midnight assassination in
order to furth er their own interests
or to revenge themselves upon
their enemies.
The same mystery and doubt at
tend this crime that have been
characteristic of other similar af-
fairs. The most natural theory
would seem to be that it WAS the
work of some enemy of General
Wells and that its the purpose, if
more than an attempt to kill him,
was TO interfere with the admins
tration of justice in the coming
trial of Steve Adams. But as usual
there are contradictory theories in
circulation, and already the sugges
ton is made that the mine owners
by a pretended dynamiting are
trying to manufacture sentiment
against Adams.
To an outsider who is not famil.
lar with the history of the western
mining troubles it would seem quite
proposterous that tue miueowner'
aud their employees should plai
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-04-23

arm. He dropped and feigned
death. Bruno attempted to run and
was fired on three times. The last
discharge was fred at such close
range that the body was powder
burned. When Bruno dropped his
pockets were riti-d and sixty doll
ars were secu red. The body was
dragged to some bushes and cover
ed With weeds. Collin and Carver
then made their way to q saw mill
and passed the night. LucheIli,
while the youthful bandits were
after Bruno. made his way to the
wagon road and was brought to
town by . passing t.amster.
Collin and Carver left the saw.
mill AMI went across the mountains
to Mount Carbon where their ar
rest occurred. A watch, q pair OF
shoes and about fifty dollars in
curraney, the property OF the dead
section man. was found on the boys