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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17

replied somewhat SardonlcaIy.
why. I'm Elma." she announced
impulsiveIy rushing 10 his side and
possessing herself of his hand.
"Oh. You are he responded. with
exasperatinG GOODNESS. though he did
not withdTaw his hand.
Yes. and | started to you and Stella
just as soon as we received your tele-
gram" she went on. II sent you word
/ was coming. Didn't sou get my mes
sage:"
Il have rather vivid impression
that / did" he returned. gazing in adj
lniration upon the flushed face.
And we are going to be friends
now. are we not:" And there was Il
pleading look in the violet eyes raised
to his own.
~ hope so,' he could not help say.
ing.
oh. you make me so happy! You
know. was n way at school when Won
and Stella eio-whPn it happened.
Papa was very angry, and unjust. /
know. but when you sent us that tele-
cram he TPlented right away. He
could not come himself on account Of
Il wretched attack Of rheumatism. SO
he dispatched me on the first train as
bearer OF the branch of peace. / know
i shall love you as a brother. But
how is dear Stella? And that darling
baby boy? I'm dying to see them"
Fred Singleton was strongly tempted
to keep up the deception just for the
sake of retaining that little soft hand
longer in his own. But he was an
honorable man. and from the girls
speech he bad been gathering ma
terials which would help TO solve ths
mystery that for the past few days
had been the cause of so much AN
noyance. So be said:
Excuse me. but there is some mis-
take here. 1 am f. Il. Singleton. il j.
true. but not the one you are scPkU-
and for whom these messages WEI.
evidently intended" And. awning
handful of dispatches from his pocket.
be spread them open before his Wis
itOr. explaining as well as he could
how they had fallen into his hands.
At first Flma Weston was una ble to
comprehend what mad occurred. When.
however. a clear understanding of the
situation did burst upon ner she was
so verwhelmed with disappointment
and chagrin that her eyes 1lled with
tears.
Il am so sorry. sir" she tried &c
apologize in n low quavering voice
strongly in contrast with her former
DanterIng tone. THAT you have been
subjected to so much annoyance on
On our account
please don't think of It." he has
tened to say. THAT is OF small mo
ment. am only annoyed that You
should be so disappointed"
You are very Kind she murmured.
moving toward the door. He followed
her.
Il beg yonr pardon he said. but If
you will permit me ] shall be pleased
TO assist you In finding this namesake
of mine"
Thank you, sir" she replied. her
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17
Minors at Public Dances.

There is one statute of Illinois
which it is feared the proper authori-
ties are not showing unusual diligence
in enforcing. For the present, there
fore, it may perhaps be beneficial to
call the attention of those who have
the care of the children of the city in
their charge to the provisions of the
law and again ask if the statute is en-
forced:
1T shall be unlawful for any person,
firm or corporation, as owner. agent.
lessee. or otherwise, that maintains or
conducts any dance hall where intoxi
eating liquors are sold or given away,
or any such dance hall that is ada
cent or connected with any room.
building, park or enclosure Of any kind
where such Intoxicating beverages or
liquors are sold or 1lven away, to per
nit any minor to enter and be and re-
main within such public dance hall or
be and remain upon such premises
where such public dance is located.
unless such minor is accompanied by
his or her parent or parents
The penalty for the infraction of the
law is fine OF not less than SIS nor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17
Three Million Matches Are Struck
Each Minute.

BY the end of the brief minute taken
of the civilized world will have struck
three million matches. This is the
average for every minute of the 24
hours of the day. Seven billion Is the
enormous number for the entire year,
and those living under the American
flag are said to be responsible for the
consumption CT one-half of this amount.
The importance of the industry
which turns out the little splinters of
wood tipped with srIph>>T or some
other material ignited by friction is
only recognized when the average
smoker tries to contemplate his pre-
dicament if he had to go back to the
time when he had to coax spark from
finder box. OF course. the answer
is, he would smoke a great deal less
because of the difficulty in getting a
light, or else, on the other hand, smoke
continuously in order to keep alive the
fire at the end of his stogie or Havana.
pipe or cigaret, as the case might be.
Small and insignificant as it is. the
match perhaps demands as much atten-
ton in the choice of wood going into
its manufacture as any other forest
product. Only the choicest portions of
the best trees are suitable. Sapwood,
knotty or cross grained timber will not
do. Instead of being by-product of
other articles of manufacture, the little
match is turned out at hundreds of
mills over the country where the by
products are bulky objects like doors.
sash, shingles. siding. posts and cord,
wood. The pines, linden, aspen. white
cedar. poplar, birch and willow the the
most suitable match timbers
The NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. the matrimo-
NAL kind-are already finding that the
amount Of choice timber available is
dwindlirg. Forest conservation. if ap-
piled TO the holdings of the match COM
panies. like it is on Uncle Sans ma
JiOnal forests in the west. will do much
to make the supply sufficient for a
longer number of years than would be
the case if the old-time wasteful lum-
bering methods of a few years ago
should continue. The rapid increase
in stumpage prices is one of the chief
factors il encouraging the wise use OF
the forests where suitable match tim
Der is available.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17
The Had Boss.

Are you the master of yourself.
The chief director and the boss.
The one who orders things about
And sees that wires do not cross.
Or are you just n drifting ship.
The playthlng Of the god OF chance.
Tossed here and there and everywhere.
The placid tool of circumstance?
To what extent. II may ask.
Are you the captain and the mate.
The one who guides your daily life
And keeps 1t sort of headed straight
DO you each morn as you arise
Say, Il VIII do things thus and so7"
And have they when you go 20 bed
Been done that way, I'd like TO knowf
is II a cinch that you will do
Tomorrow what you plan today.
Lay down a program for yourself
And later with II get away.
Arrange the details plain as print.
Put all the items I'm the plan
And at the time when each Is due
Be on the spot the pumps 20 mani
You know. il you Will read the past.
About how much you have TO say
Toward guiding and directing things
And just how small a part you play,
For circumstances. ironbound
Have got you in their grapple strong,
And with . protest now and then
You let them carry you along.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17
MUNICIPAL MATTERS

Rock Island. Ill. Dec. s, 1909
City Council Chamber: The city
council Of the city of Rock Island
Ill, met in adjourned regular session
at 8 o'clock D. m. Mayor McCaskrin
presiding and all the aldermen pres
ent.
The clerk read request from Ward
! & Mcmahon for permission TO make
water and sewer connection. Re
ferred TO sewer committee with pwo-
| er TO act.
( The clerk informed the council
that officials of Illinois National
Guard desired lease for quarters in
rear of city hall building. Alderman
Thompson moved that the mayor and
clerk confer with officers of Illinois
National Guard and report to council.
Carried
The clerk informed council that he
has received $1,000 from Chicago.
Burlington e Quincy Railroad COM
pany in compliance with reqSest of
council, and asked what should be
done with same. Alderman McNealy
moved that city clerk and city treas
urer hold same in trust fund for city
of Rock Island. Carried.
Mr.. Perry, representing the Martin
Crate company. addressed the coun-
Gil in regard to a special CRATE and
urged that boilers at waterworksN be
equipped with same. Referred to
waterworks committee to report
back
Alderman Holzhammer offered the
following resolution:
Be it resolved, That the mayor ap-
point the street and alley committee
to act with the city engineer and
city attorney in finding out the right
of anyone to remove moulding sand
from the Manufacturers addition to
report back. Carried '
Alderman Borst offered a resoIu-
ton that mayor instruct the police.
men to report all cases of gas or
water pipes protruding from and
above sidewalks to plumbin inspec-
tor and superintendent of waterworks
to have the same adjusted. Adopted.
Alderman Ellinwood offered reso-
luton that the board of local i'm
provements prepare the Seventh ward
bluff sidewalk ordinance as recon-
mended year ago, also including
sidewalks between Fourteenth and
Fifteenth avenues on Thirty-sixth and
Thlrty-seyenth streets, which will al
low them certain time for property
holders to lay the same, also all side
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17
InduStrial Gains.

An industrial report covering the re
suit Of inquiries made among members
Of rhc National Association of Manufac-
turers has just been given out by the
officials. II represents answers made
by 5000 American manufacturers to
questions asked as to the present con-
ditions. percentage OF increase and flu
ture possibilities of trade.
The symposium yields remarkably
promising revelations. The percent
ages Of increase since December of
1908 is 50 striking that we sUbfoin il
here. separated as to industries:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17

self. He's never seen me. but he will
know who l am IN moment, 1 think.
The surprised servant walked away.
and Elma Weston opened the door for
herself. She paused on the threshold
and looked half timidly at the hand
some man who was reclining on sofa
near an open window. He arose ar
once and regarded ner curiousIy with
his fine dark eyes.
You are Mr.. Singleton" she ques-
toned. with Il degree OF nervousness
foreign to her character
Il am" he returned. and you -
Cant you guess With a most be-
witchiHG smile
Il never was good at guessing" he
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17

The London correspondent is furricr
than he knows. Sage he: Mrs Ast0r
may prove as cxactiag IN the selection
Of a new husband as she has been il
the choice Of q London house. She has
taken no less than three Of these with
IN recent years"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17

"Englishmen PROSTATE themselves
before American heireases," SAYS Marie
CorelH. because OF their charm of
manner" This is 4 pleasing. almost
a touching. tribute to the American
heiress. and We think she fully de-
serves It. Still, the EnglisAman doesn't
marry her for her charm of manner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17

CHARLES W. MarDhy. president of the
Chicago National team. wants to be the
j. P. Morgan of baseball He does not
seem TO realize that. while Morgan's
schemes in consolidating financial in
terests WORK yery we'll. any attempt
20 syndicate The national game is sure
10 kill public interest and check tho
stream of coin at the box office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17

Kermit Roosevelt, according to a re-
cent dispatch, shot TWO bonGos. You
know what bcneo is. of course? Tho
bongo is a carniyorous little animal
that puts in az its spare time rhymiag
with Congo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17

It is not quite=fair to judge of the
effects of college life by clothing man
ufacturers' pictures. Many young men
really learn z good deal at college.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17

IF you would have thing wei
done
ooh. yes. ! l,now-do IL yourself
Not on your life"
What IS your methodE'
Hire an expert"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17

A sprained ankle will usually disa-
bic the injured person for three or
four weeks This is due to lack Of
proper treatment. When Chamberlain's
Liniment is applied azure may be ef-
fected in three or four days. This Iini-
ment is enc Of the best and most re-
markable preparations IN use. Sold by
all druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17

James ]. Hill. in a recent address. as
serted that the country was rapidly 2p-
preaching the danger line in the matter
of food supply-a view that undodbted-
ly brought tears to the eyes of the
speaker
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17

The little cold wave that was slipped
over this morning proved as much of
a surprise to the weather bureau as 10
anyone else.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17
rh.u Wand S.. 20 Il.

How shall we preserve the price
,ess boon of free speechT' shouted the
Irator.
Give women the ballot" replied a
wise man in the audience.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17
Must BE a Promoter

His prospects are brilliant"
Indeed. Are his past achievements
notable?"
Il should say so"
"What has ne doneT'
Boosted his future"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17
The Rnascn.

Wonder why they are called bach.
eloT girlsY"
Policy"
AS howT'
May attract some bachelors 20 in-
vestigate the meaning OF the title"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17
Alone in saw Mill at MidaioFt.

unmindful of dampness, drafts. storms
or cold. w. }. Atkins worked IS nigh;
wat Gilman, at Banner Springs, Tenn.
Such exposure gave him q severe cold
that settled on his lungs. At last he
had to give UP lis work. He tried
many remedies, but all failed. till he
used DR.. Kings New Discovery. AT
ter using one bottle" he writes, 81
went back to work as well as ever"
Severe colds, stubborn coughs. innam-
cd threats and sore lungs, hemorrhages.
Group and whoopins cough get quick
relief and prompt cure from this glo-
rious medicine. 80 cents and 81. Trial
bottle free. Guaranteed by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17
Newent Comrarison.

'IIow DO jerks and his wife get
alonG?"
mot very we'll"
Il hear they are living like cats and
dogs"
NO; like New York milIionaires."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17

All sections and all classes will ben
eft by good roads. Few movements
are as truly national in as many ways
as the fousishing cause of highway
imprOvement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17
Jo,nnv Knew.

'You can't get something for moth
ing, johnny"
"Oh. yes. YOU can
What makes you think SOP
cause did when ma just thought
had been in the jam"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17

"Going TO the church supper
nightf'
NO"
You old sinner, Why notf"
81 am too hungry"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17

A Pittsburg dwelling was recently
sold for $1,2OO,00O. Purchaser must
have sold his butter crop.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17

Have you done your part to make
the Christmas season a happy and a
grateful one for poor children?.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17

That was a dash of right smart
weather that awaited the early trader
this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17

81 had n JOY ride today"
Gown a machiney'
"No"
Friend take you out:'
mo. IL was on street car. Tho
conductor forgot 10 get my fare"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17

more than $500. Do the authorities
recognize the drastic provisions of this
statute?
And is the law enforced?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17

Getting up in the morning and get
ting out among the crowd may not be
comfortable, but 1t is a fine way 70
get results.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17

We can any OF us break a bad habit
if we want to. but the great difficulty
lies in getting our own consent TO do
81
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17

You can't always tell what a woman
is driving at by the hits she makes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17

Sometimes there is but one reason
why true story is exciting. and thai
is simply because IL is true.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17
HuEraOr and
Philosophy
2y DUNCAN N. SMITH
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

WHEN you interfere with other peo-
pie you might rs well make up
your mind TO take your raps good ma
turedly. for you will have to take
them from both sides.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17

Continued on Page sixteenD
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17

Extend the street railway system.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17

All the news all the time-TIE
ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17

VII.
The answer was spoken very low.
but it must have been perfectly salts
factory to this Il. 81 Singleton judg-
ing from the promptuess with which
he clasped her 10 his arms.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17

II you sre bound TO cry over milk
Of any kind. by all means let IL be split
milk. for then the teardrops can do 1t
no harm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17

One good point
about a thunder
storm IS that II
quirs W b en- II
gets through. In
this respect II diff
fers from many
people.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17

An automobile
is a naughty, ar
roEant. aristo-
cratic thing. but
IT takes a tum-
BILE and eats dust
when it meets up
with an ordinary
sand bank.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17
THE ARGUS.

BY THE j. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17

L b ere IL no
use I'm Wing
~ on ey. for IL
some kind friend
doesn't borrow II
you will have to
use 1t for CON-
monplace things.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-17

Bring in the interurbans.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-04-30

CHAPTER 364-H. F. NO. 74..
an AT s1a to amend mem eGess OF chap
:. 1903, authorizing cities having a
population Of 10000 or less to estab-
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-04-30

hundred (ooo) dollars r,sr annum, excln
sive of The sllaiy paid said *ofacsr by thu
conarnen, council ofs said citI. The sslery
s s ~ e%ssss 'esu the e ssee's
Duluth. "a monthly mstallments. and
reithsr Of said omcers shall receivs any
9TH 1tnss !. r. Or compensa ton for his ssrv-
Sec. . This oct shall take effect and
APprSssd 3 sSssd 1zSa 1pa .as is5s 49, ~
{ CHAPTER s74-H. +. NO. 1lse.
Comptroller and having now 81 nere
@o Of PGRSsiGah %o1e iahaSitantsy 81 y to Sn furnish
such city comptroller with the necea-
sary data to enable him to properly
audit and adjust all matters relating
80 sncS fhe c,t1 expenditure Of public funds o.
Be it enacted by the Legislature Of the
State Of Minnesota: -.
as the n.sa tsfms IN sSs act shs
mean and embrace board Of education.
ities and corrections and all other boards
sase ef fsnas ol knd s aa u.s
Sec. ?: It shall ip be I'll Tie duty Of every
S Of or on and the
writing may demand, including such fur
ther information as the city comptroller
may demand. to furnish such city comp
tro!ler with an accurate and complete
statement. properly attested by the prop
er oincer, Of all its acts, including all
the names, addresses. kind OF labor and
employees and duration thereof. and
whenever any such board or department
expends or 10 about to expend money for
the purchase Of any lands. goods. mate
fia1s, labor. supplies or anything Of
value. and enters Into q written contract
therefor, such board or department shah
Immediately furnish such city comptrol-
Ter with certified duplicate copy there
Of: and no contract shall be valid un-
less countersisned by said city comp
See: Sec 9: For the purpose. Of fully com:
Or %r.ssy any person such city COMPTROLLER nay
s{sts sScess to all books: papers; documents
snsa+x ord with any Of such boards or depart
Ger, agent, employee or other person In
charge OF any such board or partment
refusing the city comptroller to full and
complete access to all such books. papers,
documents, statements or accounts shall
be guilty Of q misdemeanor.
Section 1. All acts or parts Of acts in
consistent herewith are hereby repealed.
Sec. 5. This act shall take effect and
be In force from and after its passage.
Approved April q, 1909.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-04-30

any city in the State Of Minnesota now
or hereafter having population of
sue and sell its bonds for the purpose
OF acquiring sites and for tho construc-
ton OF. new f1re engine houses and
buildings, and acquiring new and ad-
dittonal equipment for its fire depart
Be It enacted by the Legislature Of the
Section l. Any city In this state now
atty thousand INHABITANTS is hereby au-
thorized and empowered. acting by and
through the common council Of such city,
by ordinance duly enacted by an affirm
Of all members elect Of such common
council, to issue and sell: not exceeding
one hundred thousand dollars ($1OO, 900. .O0)
par value in and of the bonds Of such
therefor @ and Tor the CONSTRUCTION and
equipment Of new fire engine houses and
buildings, and for acquiring new and ad-
ditional equipment Tor the nre depart
more than fifty thousand dollars ESQ.,
.OOO.O0) par value Of such bonds shall be
issued in each Of the two calendar years
im1medietely mi following the passage @ Of this
:. Sec. 2. The bonds authorized by sec
ton one ~ Of this act, or any portion
such @ ot city T notwithstanding any any Il iuitas. nas
ton contained In the charter Of such
city Of in any law Of this state prescrib-
ing or fixing any limit upon the bonded
s% sr s such os .61 city, SUCH but eth the b 5
at all times be pledged for the payment
OF any bonds issued hereunder, and
for the current interest thereon, and the
city shall each year include in the tar
levy for such city q sumcient amount to
provide for the payment Of such interest
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-04-30

CHAPTER 366-H. F. NO. S41.
AN ACT relating to the survey Of reg
istered lands by county surveyors. tn
all counties Of the state having more
than two hundred thousand lnhab-
itants.
Be it enacted by the Legislature Of the
State of Minnesota:
Section !. In any county of this state
having more than two hundred thousand
Inhabitants, the county surveyor thereof
shall, at the request Of the examiner Of
titles for such county, make survey OF
the plat described in any application for
registration under chapter 65. Revised
Laws Minnesota 1905. and file with the
clerk OF the district court Of such county,
plat of such land duly certified, show
ing the dimensions of the land, the loca-
ticn of all structures, fences and other
improvements thereon and such other
facts as may be required by the exam
liner. :: .1@,..s
of the register Of titles Of such county,
make a survey Of any registered land
designated BY him and Ale with such reg
istrar plat Of such land duly certified,
showing its: dimnsions and such other
facts as the registrar may require.
Such plat shall be numbered and en-
tered as a.; memorial on the original
owners duplicate certificate Of such land
and transferred with each subsequent
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-04-30

aside and retained by him out of the
fees received by him after this net shall
take effect in any such county. any part
or all OF which said fund may BE used
and employed by him In meeting the ex-
penses Aforesaid. but he shall render
monthly accounts to the proper authori-
tss Of such ct HE use Of the
the allowance and payment OF his claims
for the said expenses from time to time.
covering the remainder OF the fees coli
lected by him In lieu Of which his said
salary has so hereinbefore been fixed and
allowed into the county treasury.
Sec. 6. This act shall take effect and
r ApprQYed April 22. 1909. - ;. z. =