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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-15
For Your Hair
Here Are Facts We Want
You to Prove at Our Risk

Marvellous as it may seem. Rexall
"93' Hair Tonic has grown hair on
heads that were once bald. OF course
it is understood that in none of these
cases were the hair roots dead nor had
the scalp taken on a glazed, shiny APP
pearance.
When the roots of the hair are en-
tirely dead and the pores of the scalp
are glazed over, We do not believe that
anything can restore hair growth
When Rexall "93" Hair Tonic will
do as above stated, it is not strange
that we have such great faith in it and
that we claim it will prevent badness
when used in time. 1t acts scientifical-
ly, destroying the germs which are
usually responsible for badness. 1t
penetrates to the roots of the hair
stimulating and nourishing them. 1t
is a most pleasant toilet necessity. is
delicately perfumed and will not gum
nor permanently stain the hair
Rexall 1913" Hair Tonic and use it as
directed If it does not relieve scalp
irritation, remove dandruff, prevent
the hair from falling out and promote
an increased growth of hair and in
every way give entire satisfaction, sim
ply come back and tell US and with
out question or formality we will hand
abck to you every penny you paid us
for it.
We lend our endorsement to Rexall
"93' Hair Tonic and sell it on this
best hair tonic ever discovered. It
comes in two sizes. prices so cents and
$1.O0. Remember you can obtain it
only at our store-The Reaxll Store
The Rosser Drug Co, 523 Kansas ave-
nue., Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-15

whether the infection is carried directly
to the patient or by means of the food.
IT will say for. the benefit of the moth
erS in Kansas who are worrying" Doctor
Yates continued, that since the disease
appears to be confined to the summer
time that cold weather probably will end
the epidemic
The physicians are interested in the in
vestigations being made at the University
the cause of infantile paralysis, in the
hope that they may provide a remedy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-15

ssoners licensed to rob the people.
Because Dave Thomas. insane inmate
of the state hospital has enough sense
or is crazy enough to observe the old
adage, IF at first you don't succeed.
try, try again. and has thoroughly
convinced the authorities. not concern
ed, that he wants out to go ito Attica.
Indiana as is his CONSTANT cry, togeth-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-15

er with 81 want to see my wife and
babfes," there is an agitation started
tc secure his release without thinking
perhaps that the wife and babies would
rather nave him in the asylum thar at
their side or that he has property
which other relatives can enjoy while
he is confined under the care of DR..
Bfddle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-15
The Best
Opportunity
In Months
to lay in a future supply
of groceries and meats at
a saving of from Is to 20
per cent under what you
have been paying.
FRESH MEATS.


These beef prices good for this
week only. and cut from fancy ma
tive corn-fed beef only.
Porterhouse steak, lb 1Sc
Sirloin steak, lb. 1Sc
Shoulder steak, lb. 10c or 8 lbs 2Sc
Rib roast, h. -. -1%c
Rump roast, lb. 1Oc
Fancy boiling beef, Id. &C
Hamburg steak, lb.10c or lbs Zoe
FRESH FRUITS AND VEGE-
TABLES.
Oranges, nice large size, doz 40c
Elberta Peaches. doz. 2Oc
Blue plums, basket 25c
Apples. fancy cooking, peck -35c
Celery. well b1eached. stalk. 1Oc
Cabbage, Northern hard cabbage,
ID $500 &c
TEAS. COFFEES, ETC.
Fancy Gunpowder tea, 60c grade.
h. ---...-.- -. aug
Good Imperial tea, lb. 29c
Coffee, Lees Sensation. 1 Id. car
toms, lb. Csc
Coffee. ''Fraser's Club" lib, pkgs.
25-cent value. lb. zoe
Coffee in bulk. 25c grade, Id. zoe.
or lbs. for ............ $1.OO
Coffee, Rio in bulk. lb. 15c. or
Sea Foam washing powder. sc
pkgs.. 3 for 1Oc
Monday Morning soap. IL bars csc
Standard Corn, per can ....... SC
Standard tomatoes. per can - SC
Yacht Club salmon, best quality.
small fat cans, each 13c or CSC
RICE SPECIAL.
Head rice. fancy. per Id. Toe
Japan rice. fancy. 2 lbs. for. .15c
SUGAR ITEMS.
Brown sugar, 10 lbs. .$1.OO
Best granulated sugar. 10 lbs 500
Best cane granul9ted sugar, g
Best graduated sugar, "a lbs. 81
with IS order, sugar included.)
SMOKED MEATS, LARD, ETC.
Hams. S. & S. Packing Co.'S lb 17c
B. bacon (by the side), lb 80. zoe
B. bacon. high grade Faultless, 10.
Tor ..-..-- zoc
Pure Leaf lard, lb. .1712c
Pure hog lard. lb ............1 5c
Compound lard, lb. ....... .121ac
OTHER ARTICLES.
No. 19 can lackberries $50. soc
Parksdale Creamery butter. Id soc
Ivory soap, Toe bars. ? for. 15c
Best gasoline, per gallon Use
Large can grated pineapple. 1Oc
Kansas potatoes, PIX. zoe. blu. 75c
Sweet potatoes, peck Csc
White Lily flour, highest patent.
4S-lb. sack ......... $3.50
Weston bread, large loaf 10c
Armour's Buttercup buterine, 25c
value, 2-lb. brick ........ .35c-
Fancy white Colorado potatoes, Is
Fancy Nebraska potatoes, 1 3 lbs
20c, or soc lbs. use
Shelled popcorn. Id. ........ sc
Highest grade soda crackers, 3 lbs.
for 25c. or by the box. lb. &c
Queen olives in bulk, pint -. .25c
Choice navy beans, lb. sc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01
Not a "Cure-Al1''
SEPARATE REMEDIES, EACH DE
VIsEO FOR THE TREATMENT
OF A PARTICULAR
AILMENT.

There is no "cure-alI'' among the
Rexall Remedies. There are different
and separate medicines, each one de-
vised for certain human ailmcnt or
a class of ailments closely allied. For
instance, ReXall Dyspepsia Tablets are
recommended for the positive relief of
stomach irritation, Indigestion. fatu-
lency and dyspepsia. Th-y are rich
in Rismuth-Subnitrate, Pepsla and
Carminatlves. They are prepared by
special processes which perfect and
enhance the great remedial value Of
these well-known medicinal agents.
This remedy sells for % cents, so cents
I'D $1.00 per package. Every one suf-
fering from stomach disorder should
try Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets, mas
much as they cost nothing If they do
not satisfy
Remember The Thomas Drug com
pany is the only store in Rock Island
where these remedies may he obtained
and every one in need of medicine Is
urged to investigate and take advan-
tage of the frank and generous man
ner in which they are sold.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01
One-Fourth the Work-No Scratching

sage the half drowned members OF thu
Irvessa crew were being dragged t.
safety over the side of the ship
Mrs Durant, the first one taker
aboard. and PiDckney, the second. wer'
helped into the wireless room. Th'
woman was moa ming Historically.
Frances is lost. lostr' she sobbed.
Next the clicking Of the wireless in
strument brought Pinckney partly e
himself.
Whats that?" he asked.
"Some one on the Irvessa. Who IL
he:" demanded Harling.
Pinckney did not answer. and Mrs
Durant broke in
IT'S Lieutenant Sommers. He stay
ed behind TO guide you. What's h'
sayingF'
He wants 70 know If all are safe II
the first boat"
YES but Frances" cried the moth
er-"Frances. where is she:"
Thp clicking Of the receiver cut OF
her speech.
HE says: Don't give up secont
boat. Don't believe ii lost"
The captain Of the Monaghan let on
an oath
1--WE can't stop for the second boat
he exclaimed. I'm going for that fel
low. Tell him we're coming for him"
HarlinC sent the message. but a mo
ment later the word came from tn,
lookout:
"Trvessa light gone"
The light was gone. but the Irvesst
still held together. for the receiver ir
the wireless room of the Mougoliar
clicked out a sharp command:
Look for second boat. We stayed tt
save others. Don't come for us till yot
find second boat"
Almost ut that moment the lookou
sang a cheering word.
Another boat on the port bow. sir
Again the thrilling work Of Iiftins
dazed. half drowned people from the
tossing lifebOat 10 the firmer deck o,
the steamer was successfully accom-
plished Bradley. the leader of thu
second boat. staggered into the wire
less room.
Frances, Was she with you?'
screamed Mrs. Durant at sight of him.
The secret service man shook hi,
head
I'VE thought she was in the frs
boat with you" be said. How many
did yOu have?"
Fifteen" replied Pinckney.
"And we started with thirteen" or
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01
SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAP

Frederic Thompson


! CHAPTER I. Lieutenant Sommers.
I United States navy, is ordered to the
iDurant steel works, where a common he
! has invented is being cast. He meets
Frances Durant, daughter of the steel
I mill owner.
CHAPTER II Edward Pinckney,
/ rival of Sommers for Miss Durant'S
hand, as superintendent of the mill con-
spires against Sommers and the success
of his cannon.
CHAPTER III.-Frances reveals that
she studied wireless telegraphy.
CHAPTER IV-Ptnckney decides to
supplant the Sommers gun with one in
vented by an employe, Marsh. and nam
ed the Rhinestrom gun by Pinckney.
CHAPTER V-Pinckney and SOM
mers clash.
CHAPTER VI.-Frances and Som
.mers learn that each loves the other.
CHAPTER VII.-Pinckney puts Smith.
drunken foreman, in charge of finish
ing the Sommers gun.
CHAPTER VIII-Sommers surprises
Pinckney by appearing at the works.
CHAPTER IX.-Frances Durant also
enters the steel mill as she has heard Of
i CHAPTER X.-The drunken foreman
attacks Sommers and ruins the Som
mers gun.
& CHAPTER NJ Frances goes on a
yachting tour and learns from PinCkney
that the Sommers gun has proved fail
ure.
CHAPTER XII.-Frances meets the
lieutenant in Spain.
CHAPTER XIII.-Bradley. govern
ment detective, starts to discover rea-
sons why SOmmers gun exploded, kill
ing several men, and sails Tor America
on the Durant yacht with Sommers,
Miss Durant, her mother, and Pinckney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01

ions as long as hold together. Thal
last lightning fash due north"
We'll. he's got bis nerve. all right
exclaimed the officer. with admiration
We've got 10 save that fellow
The receiver was still pounding
away: Both boats got away safely
Pinckney. Mrs. Durant, in first; also
Miss Durant. | believe. Make every
effort 10 save them"
The skilled operator quickly cut OF
part of the current but the mes
sage continued uninterrupted. Harling
'aushed ioyously.
I'VE are much closer than We
Thought" he exclaimed. with excite
ment 81 used less current. and he got
us al right. If he got that we can't be
ten miles OF"
He seized the key and clicked off the
cheering news to the man on ttf
stranded Irvessa who used the navy
call.
Very firmly. but slowly. the answer
came:
I'VE shall not outlive this Storm
gathering thicker. Both boats should
i've. If we are lost see that family Of
y
with my property"
Il wonder who that fellow is" ex
claimed the NOGGolian's chief officer
Did he tell you:'
UarlnG shook his head
NO, but he's Il naval man. He used
the navy call We're on him. Listen
Tie translated quickly: "You are now
between us and boats. See your light
Boats south Of you. Do not expect
further directions. Going TO pieces
Steer south"
The first officer burst into the wire
less room.
Here. sir" he exclaimed. I'm tax,
your place. There is a searchliCht OF
the starbOard bow"
The captain struggled out to tn,
deck as Harling pounded this cheering
message of help and appeal 10 stick:
'See your light. Coming. For God.
sake don't break yet"
The answer was sharp and stern:
Don't try reach US. Boats have
twenty-six Only two here"
Even as the message came a fain
cheer rang out on the deck of tn,
Monaghan. The first boat had beer
sighted. Carefully because of the ire
mendous waves the lifeboat bore dowI
on the big ship. Slowly she edged
around. then rope was thrown ant
caught. a rope ladder and other rope
went over the side. and then almost be
fore Harling could send another mea
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01

at last IT stopped a moment. and
the Monaghan operator managed to
cut in.
Send name and position" he pound
ed fiercely. Send position. Keep
nerve. Send position"
He stopped, grasplng the table and
waiting anxiously.
"M-o-n-g-o-l-ta-nw the receiver click.
ed wildly.
The fool!' gasped Harling. THE
dirty coward! Sending that way at
such a time"
He seized the key and drove ont
fercely his command:
Send position"
For reply the receiver clicked back
in the same ratified way:
Yacht Irvessa breaking upon reef.
For Gods sake help us! VIII pay any
reward if you will save us at once!
Help US quick, for Gods sake"
The rage of the operator had risen.
The thought of lives resting on the
work of the coward was awful.
THE fooln' he gasped. IF he'a
breaking up. why is he wasting time
that way?" And then his own message
NOlleyeu out mo the night.
What reef? Send position Quickp'
In panicky clicks the answer came
back. 1t was the same idiotic ravinG
of fear crazed man.
I'm reward you. 1 am E. 81. Pinck-
ney and rich. Have thirty on board.
VIII reward handsomely"
Again Harling drove out the short
demand for the position of the wreck
ed yacht. Then. as he waited for re-
ply. he seized the captains telephone q
second time.
It's the yacht Irvessa, captain. She
reports going to pieces There's a
frightened fool at the key-B. II.
Pinckney. Can't even get his position.
I'm doing my best, sir. but Pinckney's
lost his nerve completely. If they had
a man at the key we might get some
thing"
He hung up the phone to listen in
disgust and despair TO Pinckney's
rawlings driven out through the storm.
There was no chance for Harling to
send. The man at the lrveSsa key
kept pounding. with no sense 10 his
messages. As the Monaghan operator
waited for . break to cut in the cap
tain. driven by the force of the wind,
fairly burst into the little wireless
room.
We'll" be snapped. what is it now?
Have you got the position of the IT.
yessa?"
HarlinG shook his head in disgust.
Il can hardly make out what he
says. captain. His sending is awful.
He's a good operator. too. believe,
only he's lost his nerve completely.
But as nearly as / can make out"-he
listened a moment anxiously-"it's
little better now. He says Irvessa,
bound for New York from Porto Rico,
struck reef two hours ago. Don't
know where"
Yes. yes. / understand" broke in
the captain im1atieauy. But can't he
give us any idea of his course Can
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01

He Uolleyed out into the night message
Of cheer.
dada reef is the only charted reef
within 200 miles of our present posi-
tor Gould you send 200 miles to-
night?"
Harling shook his head.
Il don't think we could, sir. And
200 miles for yacht would be impos.
sible. Wait a minute"
He spranG to the key again and with
firm. emphatic strokes drove an i'm
perative message.
whats that?" asked the captain
81 asked for his radius of communi-
cation-how far he could send" ex-
planned Harling. He waited a moment,
and then the receiver began again its
nervous, frightened clicking.
The face of the listening operator
frightened.
Sixty miles" he exclaimed, translat-
ing the clicks. why, we must be
within forty miles to get him at all
tonight. But we are going toward
him We might now be within thirty
miles"
The captain shook his head.
Yes, but where?' he said. at may
be in any position. Anywhere withia
a forty mile reach. ahead or on eithes
beam. and tonight we can scarcely
see a quarter mile with the search.
light"
Again the receiver began a wild
tattoo. The light went out Of Har.
Hngs face as he listened. Then be
turned almost piteously to the captain.
HE says they're breaking up. sir
For Gods sake
The clicking stopped suddenly. TIL,
two men in the wireless room looked
at each other. and slowly each saw the
horror grow IN the eyes of the other
They waited with blanched faces. The
receiver stayed still.
They're gone" said the captain
softly at last. and outside the wireless
room the wind roared triumphantly,
while the big waves pitched the ship
about in the teeth of the gale.
Harling dropped back into a chair.
Gomez be muttered stupidity
"Gone" And then. to his plain imag
inatioD. there came the picture of the
yacht breaking up and the thirty going
down to death iu the sea. Perhaps
they might be closer; they might be
almost on them. Perhaps there was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01
GRO be Continued }
TRUTH ABOUT CATARRH
Sensible Methods Will Cure It-i. o.
RoIfs Guarantees Hyomei to
Cure Catarrh.

Catarrh can never be cured by TAX
ing medicines into the stomach nor by
sprays, atomizers or douches.
Intelligent physicians have long ago
discarded such ideas and not one Of
them would be worth consideration
were it not for the fact that unscrupu-
lous persons prey upon the Ignorance
of the people in regard to new discov-
cries
Catarrh is caused by germs, and
just as long as these germs thrive in
the folds, crevises, hooks and corners
of the mucous membrane that line the
nose, throat and chest, just so long
will you have catarrh.
There is only one way to cure ca
tarrh, and that IS to kill the germ.
There is only one remedy that will
kill the germs when it gets where the
germs are. and that is Hyomei.
Hyomci is made chiefly from Austria
liam Eucalyptus and Lucalyptol com
bined with other germ killing antisep-
tics. Just breathe II in through the
hard rubber inhaler that comes with
each outfit and relief is immediate.
Used regularly for a few weeks Hyomei
pronounced High-ome) will cure
chronic catarrh. Complete outfit 81
at H. 0. Rolls and leading druggists
everywhere.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01
Nervous
Collapse

81 have travelled for thirty
years continually. I lost a great
deal OF sleep, which together
with constant worry left me in
such 4 nervous state that finally,
after having two collapses Of
nervous prostration, | was
obliged to give up travelling al
together. l dOctOred continually
but with no relief. DR.. Miles
Nervine came to my reScue-I
cannot describe the suffering
which this Nervine saved me.
Whenever I am particularly
nervous a few doses relieve me"
A. G. c. LIBBY, Wells, Me.
There are many nervous
wrecks. There is nervous pros
tration of the stomach, of the
bowels, and other organs. The
brain, the kidneys, the liver, the
nerve centers are all exhausted.
There is but one thing to do
build up the nervous system by
the use of DR.. Miles Restora-
tive Nervine. It's strength
ening influence upon the nerv-
Gus system restores normal
action to the organs, and when
they all work in harmony, health
is assured. Get bottle from
your druggist. Take it all ac-
cording to directions, and if it
does not benefit he will return
your money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01

claimed Bradley. land lost two. Tha
makes twenty-eight."
A scream from Mrs. Durant inter-
rupted them.
MY child! Frances, My child. She
stayed behind with Sommers. Save
her. Save herr
Harling sprang 70 the key, and
moment later this terrible message
went 10 the hero in the wireless ROOM
on the Irvessa:
Miss Durant is with you. She stay
ed behind 10 run dynamo"
The answer came sharp. quick. aDt
for the first time the sending wal
nervous:
'.Then for Gods sake come to me
Come quick!"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01
CHAPTER XIV.
THE PERILs OF THE SEA.

The EEhi1S Oc 4LE STA
"NHE steamer Monaghan was
pitching, tossing, pounding along
E sturdiIy as best she could
through the night. For ten
hours she had fought her way up the
coast in the face of the worst storm
LOT the season.
Now. off Hatteras. the danger spot
in the route from Porto Rico TO New
York, the sturdy little liner scarcely
seemed able to make any progress.
She had been forced miles off her
course and closer in toward the dan
,gerous reefs than her captain liked.
Not that the liner herself was in any
grave danger. for the old Monaghan
and her experienced captain had faced
too many Atlantic storms for even a
big Que TO alarm them. The hatches
had all been battened down. the pas
lsengers were below. and the stanch
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01
Vital
Cleansing Points

l-Cltau ID q 80
effective cleanser. IL
contains only those natu-
Tal ingredients, which
combined. make up a
successful, quick, harm
less cleanser. tits atruly
wonderful discovery.
Every other cleanser,
so called, on the market
today contains caust'e or
acid, animal fat refuse.
sand, concrete or pUlyer-
lied rock. That's been
proUed. Put I-Clean %
the test-you'n see tie
difference in a fash and
be glad you know i'll
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-14
Dukes Don't Work

James Duncan, vice president of the
American Federation of Labor apro-
pos of Labor day, told at Quincy
banquet a story about a duke.
"They are terribly taxing in Eng
land" he said. "the dukes. And so
they should The dukes don't work.
Let them, then, pay the major part of
the taxes.
"As to the dukes idleness, I heard
once of a polytechnic excursion from
London to Rome that the duke of Nor
folk accompanied-to kill time, I sup
pose.
"The duke at every station would
hop out and make himself agreeable
in a patronizing way, answering ques-
tions and so forth, showing off his
knowledge.
"Well when Rome was reached, a
tired old lady who didn't know his
grace of Norfolk from Keir Hardie or
Jack Burns, caught him by his ducal
sleeve and said:
"rNow, my good man, I've noticed
you at all the stations loafing about.
Just make yourself useful for once in
your life Pick up these bags and rugs
and get me a cab
''The duke mildly shouldered the
bags and rugs and after the old lady
had got safely in her cab with them
she gave him sixpence. He bowo5
and said
"'Thank you, madam. I shall never
part with this coin. 1t is the first
money ever earned in my life,'"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-14
MATTER OF CARRYING
SPARE TIRES IMPORTANT
Air Tubes Should BE Folded Up and
Valve Wrapped In Cloth, Placed In
Bag and busted with Chalk

Most car owners when starting on
tour or a drive provide themselves with
a spare tire cover and air tubes. The
chief trouble in connection with doing
this is that there Is no suitable place
provided for carrying them on the ma
iority Of cars. Many for want Of
better place, fasten the spare tires on
the back of the car, and in some cases
put a spare air tube inside the cover,
partially inflated, thinking they can
not have a better place in which to
keep 1t until 1t is required for the pur-
pose of repair or replacement,
In reality, no place could be worse
for CARRYING an air tube than inside a
cover where, it is, especially when
fastened at the rear of the car, subject
to all the dust and dirt with its small
particles of grit carried inside the
cover. Then the particles at the bot
tom between the air tube and the
cover act like rough file on the sur
face of the air tube, the vibration of
the car rubbing the surfaces of the
tube and cover together with the dust
acting like emery paper between them.
Air tubes should not be carried in this
way They should be folded up and
the valve wrapped up in cloth, and
placed in a special bag we'll busted
out with French chalk
Where the type of body permits q
drawer or false floor should be pro-
yided beneath the rear floor boards In
which spare tire may be carried In
safety,