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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-22

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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-22

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-11
Camp Out in the Forest
PNE-L ATMOSPHERE OF GREAT BENEFIT THOSE
CONSUMPTION.


consumpve
primitive
built rough constantly inha the fra
soothing healing
There peculiar virtue pine which makes splendid
medicinal
pine saual album
break quickly there isnothing effective the mkt
eight whisky teaspoonfu
ingredients expensive and easily be mixed
bottle the family
durable
medicinal whisky 20
Chemical Cincinnati
on of they will that
piled with half straight whisky by prepaid
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-11
sommers continued to smile.

Sommers continued to smile.
"Oniy to be sure it is properly DONE"
he explained.
Frances was standing by, watching the
men and In her mind comparing them
She saw Pinckney. big. aggressive,
strong. an iron man, used to overriding
all who opposed him. now matched
and held by this quiet, smiling man,
whose GOODNESS and evident plant
strength reminded her more than any
thing else OF the finest tempered steel,
tough, elastic. unbreakable, that out
lasts iron every time. Now Pinckney
was losing more of his temper.
Have you any idea we are not com
petent enough to handle this JobY' he
demanded.
Sommers still smiled
"Oh. no, Of course not, only / pre-
fer to see for myself. that's all. AIR
He turned to see Mrs. Durant, who
had entered. 'Mrs. Durant. l fear
must say good night. much as l hate
TO. Thank you for a splendid evening"
Mrs. Durant shook hands cordially.
Good night, Mr.. Sommers. l hope
you'll come up often while you're In
town."
Sommers bowed.
THANK you. You may be sure I'll
come as often as 1 dare. ne said
Then he turned and held out his hand
to Frances.
Good night, Miss Durant."
The girl shook her bead
I'm going to see you out" she said.
He smiled gratefully.
Thanks"
Next he turned to Pinckney.
Good night. Mr.. Pinckney. What
time Will that gun be IMP
Pinckney hesitated a moment.
1.-TWO o'clock sharp. Good night"
Sommers bowed. turned and follow
ed Frances out into the hall. leaving
the girls mother and Pinckney stand
ing in the doorway staring at each
other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-11

business. 1T VIII give us q black -eye
when we want work next time"
''Well, I'm sorry. sir" said Pinckney
apoioget3caily. al was working only
for the best. I wanted to insure our
contract with the government As 1t
is, you sac, we do not begin work for
wire pulling and hauling 6rGt."
Durart nodded.
Eyes, IL they dnd q gun they like
better they can c0unternand our or
der"
Ptnckney hesitated. He felt he had
TO 60 cautiously, but It would not do
to let Mr.. Durant guess his hand.
YES" he said slowly. ''this fellow
Sopmers IL here TO have a gun forged
that he's invented He's gpt some pull
at Washington. I'm certain Of that"
Don't see what difference that
makes" replied the steel man.
'-Oh," protested the manager. sup.
pose after they test the Sommers gun
they give it preference over the Rhine
strom gun and countermand our OF
der"
Durant nodded, pleased.
81 wish they would" he said. "We
could still get the business and not
gouge the government. Sommers Is ar
officer in the navy and can claim nc
royalty. It would reduce the cost OF
every twelve inch gun $4,000"
Ptnckney bowed in agreement, then
| suggested:
You are partly right, Mr.. Durant
but If they took his gun there would
be no certainty about our getting the
order. We would have to compete II
the open. and some one might under
bid u.s.
1--WE can't help that" replied his
chief 'Ts Sonmers' gun better thar
! oursT"
Pincbney looked up Indignantly.
"Of course not" he exclaimed, "but
Sonmers has influence. and 1 do no
! trust him. I thing he'd be capable o,
any dirty trick to have our gun turned
| down.
Durant laid his hand on the youne
| managers arm II kindly fashion.
Now. now, Edward, he said mean
! inglJ. az like your enthusiasn; it:
| good for the business, but you mus
not let your enthusiasm lead you tt
foolish hatred. This young Sommer:
| seems to me TO be a very decent sor+
Of young fellow. l never saw him be
fore tonight, but 1 was quite favorably
impressed. Frances also seems to hk'
him very much"
$50 you've noticed that, too, hav'
your sneered the manager.
Frances father looked up sharply.
Eyes: have your he asked.
Again P1nckney hesttated. 1t wa.
time for careful work now. He coult
not AFFORD 60 make an open rupture o
say anything about a direct explana
ton. so he began using all his diplo
! macy. suggesting by look and gesture
rsther than by open accusation wha
he meant
"Res. / have noticed It. Mr.. Durant-'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-11
(To be Continued.)
Notice to Bidders.

On the 18th day of November, 1909,
at D. m, the ordinance committee
of the city council of the city of Rock
Island will open bids for the printing
of 500 ordinance books of the follow
ing specifications: 10 point single
loaded type with index point, one
quarter leather sheep binding, 70-lb.
S & S c stock paper, size of book 6x9,
about 500 pages. Specimen to be had
for inspection at city clerks Office;
work to be done 60 days after letting
OF contract. Bidders are requested to
submit bids also on ESQ one-quartef
leather and $50 books cloth. All bids
to be filed in Office of city clerk. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-11
An Unusually Ex-
tensipe Showing of
the Seasons Mew-
est Waist Styles.
Unusually

Hundreds Of the very new
eat models 5ust received in
ending the Mid-Winter Styles
II lingerie Waists and Tailor
ed effects.
II n the most attractive
showing of Dress. Lingerie,
Pa8lored Waists you have ever
had the pleasure 20 make q
selection from. Every line
complete-Linene. M ulls.
Lawns, 8ilks, Tanetas, Mesa
lines. Satins, Nets, Nunsveil-
ings. Sateens; all In an end
iess variety Of styles which
are exclusive with rs.
TxfIored Waists1The largest
line we have ever shown
Handsome styles m the
plain pIeated and embrotder-
ed effects IN q large range OF
materials: special vaiues at
800, 31.26. S1.boi Others up
10 ................~D3.7S
SIM WaisEs-Every concety-
able style representa- made
OF plain and fancy tafeta.
mesaiine and satin: ah the
newest shades and staple
colors: splendid price range,
e2.35 mp to .......-%D1. oO
Lingerie Waists representing
the mid-winter seasons Ad-
vanced ideas. Styles that are
usually shown In December
and January. Prices range
from s1-2S, $3.50, SEQ up
to..............-S7.OO
You can't realize until you
come 10 this waist section
the many advantages It Offers
for satisfactory selection
No waist want but what We
can fulfill
The Bee Hide
Cor, End and Brady St,
Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-11
Stout Women

covering the six victims with revolvers
from o'clock In the morning until 2
o'clock in the afternoon, tied the men
with ropes, drove the woman and girl
into the kitchen, and forced Fred
Powers to drive him to Tiskiiwa to
cash a check for $3.50 which he had
made Mr.. Powers sign. Mr. Powers
succeeded in untying his bonds and
reached a neighbor's telephone in time
to head off payment of the check
Omcers Held Back
The robber, after failing to get the
money. forced Fred Powers to drive
him away, and was pursued in an au-
tomobile by police officers. The Off
GERS came within sight of the robber,
but were held back by the bandits
guns, who also protected himself by
keeping behind Powers.
His buggy was driven into rough
country, where the automobile could
not go. and when timber was reached
the robber struck of on foot.
He has not been seen since.
Slept I'm Barn.
The robber slept all night in a barn
on Powers farm. Early in the morn
ing he went to the farm house, and
when Mr.. Powers opened the door he
was confronted by the highwayman,
who shouted Hands up!" He follow
ed Powers into the house, and covered
all the family with his revolvers.
He told the prisoners the house was
surrounded by a number of his pals,
armed to the teeth, and any move to
thwart his plans would be rewarded
by death.
He found $23 in cash, and took this,
and Mrs. Powers gold watch.
He then made Mr.. Powers sign the
check.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-11
To Stop a Cough in a
Hurry.

With this recipe you can
make a pint of cough remedy at
home In five minutes. A few
doses usually conquer the most
obstinate cough. Simple as 1t
is. no better remedy can be
had at any price.
Put 2 " ounces of Pinex $50
cents WORTH in a clean pint
bottle, and fill up with granu-
lated sugar syrup, made as fol-
lows: Take pint of granulat-
ed sugar, add Y pint of warm
water and stir for two minutes.
Take a teaspoonful every one,
two or three hours. The taste
is very Observation-Disclosures take
it willingly. Splendid, too, for
colds, chest pains, whooping
cough, bronchitis, etc.
GRADUATED sugar makes the
best syrup. Pinex, as you prob
ably know, is the most valuable
concentrated compound of Nor
way white pine extract. None
of the weaker pine prepara-
lions will take its place. II
your druggist hasn't the real
Pinex, he can easily get it for
you.
Strained honey can be used
instead of the syrup, and makes
a very fine honey and pine tar
cough syrup.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-11
CHAPTER v.

HONEST MAN AND Ki3AvE.
oE WISH to talk to you, Edward, /"
/ began Mr.. Durant. His manner
81 was serious. and Pinckney, who
had known him SO long, realized
/ that he YVES seriously put out about
/ something. At such times there was
only one way to handle the steel mSg-
nate-Shat way was absolute obedience
Y and prompt replies TO his questions.
Pinckney became ala attention at once.
Yes. sir. What is it?" he asked.
4 Durant consulted the paper In his
hand.
Il. THE royalty on this Rhinestrom
gun" he asked-"am correctly in
formed about 1t?''
How much did you think it wasp
asked the manager.
According to the papers, we pay a
royalty of $4,000 for every gun six
inches or under and $1,000 an inch ex-
ira for every one over six. So for
these twelve inch guns we are to forge
I'VE must pay 1000 each" Y
That's correct, SIR said Pfnckney.
i "Ifs too much" declared the steel
magnate sharply,
His manager ventured' O protesting
gesture.
'T wrote YOU he said, and cabled
you before I signed the contract 1t
WAS teo risky waiting untfl your re-
sfurr.n
4 'sI duxat see why exclaimed Du-
rant fnpatfeptiy. Fl think you've
made a mistake this time, Edward-e
grave mistake. That royRity consider
outrageous"
The manager had 20 make a fight
'tfem very sorry. sir" he said apollo
Eetieaily, 'rbut you know have your
INTEREST at heart. and It seemed to me
tine only thing ths+ could be done. You
have trusted my Judgment had TO
exercise It. The government liked this
gun, and II meant an order that viii
keep Us busy Cor a year. II we con-
trolled the patents they vere obliged
to give ne the contracts. There was
no composition, you see. and then our
price TO the government leaves us q
very fair profit even after this big roy
atty IS paid"
Durant shook his head.
Penny wise, pound foolish, think
Z It, Edward. TO make a proht we have
: to charge the government a tremen-
dous price that doesn't help our future
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-11
THEY ALL DEMAND IT.
Rock Island, Like Every City and
Town in the Union, Re
ceiVeS IL.


ceiVes It.
People with kidney ills want TO be
cured. When one suffers the tor
lures of an aching back. relief is
eagerly sought for. There are many
remedies today that relieve but do
not cure. Here is evidence to prove
that Doan's Kidney Pills cure. and
the cure is lasting.
Mrs. @. Pfanmiller. 307 Third
street, Rock Island, Ill. says: II
can recommend Doan's Kidney Pills
not only from my own experience but
from that Of another member Of my
family. We have both used this
remedy with the very best results.
was never very bad of with kidney
complaint, but I suffered consider
ably from backache. Recently be-
gan taking Doan's Kidney Pills and
a few doses removed my trouble The
other case I spoke of was more Sc
we're but Doan's Kidney Pills acted
Just as promptly and brought just
as great relief. 1 know that this
medicine is an effective one in cur
ing kidney disorders"
For sale by all dealers. Price 50
cents Foster-Milburn company, Buff
falo, N. Y, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-
and take no other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-11
SYNOPSIS ss.oF PRECEDING CHAP
a.. TIERS.

CHAPTER T. Lieutenant SommerA
UNITED States navy. is ordered to the
tDurant steel works, where q common he
has in0ented is being cast He meets
FRANCES Durant, daughter OF the steel
mill owner.
! CHAPTER II. Edward Pincknsy,
rival of Sommers for Miss Dufaates
hand, as superintendent of the min con-
lspires against Sommers and the success
OF his cannon.
s. CHAPTER IIL-Frances reveals that
fishe ras studied wireless teiegraphy.
CHAPTER IV.-Ptnckney decides 20
supplant the Sommers gun with one In
vented by an employee. Marsh, and nam
ed the Rhinestrom gun by Pinckney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-11
InfIammatory Rheumatism Cured In
Three Days,

Morton L. HILL. Of Lebanon, Ind,
says: my wife had infammatory rheu-
matism In every muscle and joint; her
suffering was terrible and her body ane
face were swollen almost beyond rec
ignition: had been in bed for six weeks
and had eight physicians, but received
no benefit until she tried DR.. Detch-
on's Relief for Rheumatism. II gave
immediate relief and she was able to
walk about in three days. am sure
it saved her life" Sold by Otto Grot-
jan, 1901 Second avenue, Rock Island ;
Gust schlegel 4 Son, 220 West Sec
ond street, Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-11
printing to be done by union labor and
books to bear union label.
ORDINANCE COMMITTEE.
ROBBER ON FARM
Single Bandit Holds Up John
Powers Family East of
Kewanee.
FOILED IN CASTING CHECK
Eludes Officers Pursuing in Auto,
However, BY Going Into the
Rough Country.

Kewanee, ILL.,, Nov. 11-John Pow
ers, a farmer living east Of here. his
wife, son, two hired men and little
girl were held up and terrorized in
their home yesterday by a masked
bandit, armed with three six-shooters
and a bowie knife. The robber, after
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-11

Lame back comes on suddenly and
is extremely painful. 1t is caused by
rheumatism OF the muscles. Quick re-
lief is afforded by applying Chamber
lain's Eminent. Sold by all drug
gists.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1909-09-30
Low Rates to the West.

Second class one way colonists
fares to colonist destinations in AL
berta, Arizona, British Columbia,
California, Colorado, Idaho, Mexico,
Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Ore
gon, Saskatchewan, Texas, Utah,
Washington, Wyoming. Tickets on
sale daily Sept. 18th to Oct. 18th 1909
inclusive. For rates and further in
formation call on or address
j, F, Geiger, Agent.
Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. and
Order of Eastern Star, st. Joseph,
Mo-, Sept. % to 80, 1909.
Open rate of fare and one third for
the round trip. Tickets on sale Sept.
26 to Sep, 80. Final return limit
Oct. 3. Round trip from Butler
S4.75. j. F. GEIGER, Agt.
Annual Reunion-Missouri Divis-
ion-United Confederate Veterans,
Mexico, Mo-, Sept. % and 20, 1909.
Open rate of fare and one-half fol-
the round trip. Tickets on sale Sept
~ to 20 inclusive. Final return limi
Sept. go Round trip rate from But
Ter $9.15. j. F. GEIGER, Agt
Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, Mo-,
Oct. 2 to 8, 1909.
Rate of one fare for the round trip.
Tickets on sale daily Oct. l to in.
elusive. Final return limit Oct IL.
Round trip rate from Rutler $40.
j. F. GEIGER, Agt.
Cheap Fares to Kansas City and re-
turn account Fall Festivities Oct. 4tf
to 9th 1909. Tickets on sale Oct. 4tf
to 9Th inclusive. Final return limit
Oct. 18th. Round trip rates from
Butler $i.99. j. F. Geiger, Agt
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1909-09-30
Paw Paw, Mich
Another Operation Avoided.

AuOtI1eT operatlOn AVOlOeu.
Chicago, Ill. II want women to
know what that wonderful medicine,
Lydia +. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, has done for me. Two of the
best doctors in Chicago said would
die If did not have an operation, and
i never thought of seeing we'll day
again. Ihad a small tumor and female
troubles so that / suffered day and
night. A friend recommended Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
and 1t made me we'll woman. Mrs
ALvENA SPERLINe, II Langdon St.,
Chicago, Ill.
Lydia L. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from roots and herbs
has proved to be the most successful
remedy for curing the worst forms OF
female ills, including displacements
inflammation, flbroid tumors, irregu
larities, periodic pains, backache, bear
ing-down feeling, tlatulency, indiges
ton, andnervous prostration. Itcost,
but trihe to try it, and the result
has been worth millions to many
suffering wCmen.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1909-09-30

Sick women are 10 Dr.. Percs free.
sacsy con6den Add Worlds Dpensay
Msdcal R. " Hssce, n d. Presden Buffalo, N.Y.
Pnass Cr FA.nr Doc1on Book The escp Common Sense
- S.E so dcets socs Which evefv woman nfle s. sed
off . plain es
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1909-09-30
Missouri Pacific Time Table
BUTLER STATION.

Freight trains do not carry passengers.
All freight for forwarding must be at depot
not later than eleven O'Clock q m, or be held
for following days forwarding Freight for
Interstate Division must be delivered before
ave O'Clock p. IN, No freight billed for this
train In morning. n. U. vASDKRvooRr,
Agent.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1909-09-30
Fortune Teuing

Does not take into confederation the one essential to wom
ans happiness womanly health.
The woman who nsGlects her health Is nesectint the
very foundation Of oil food fortune For without health
love loses ts lustfe and gold il but dross.
Womany health when lost impaired may generally b
retained by the use Of Dr. Perces Favone Prescription
This Prosecutions has. for Over 40 years.
been curind deLlcafes weak, pain.
women. BY the handeeds of fhoRsands
and THE too In tie Pffkacy Of thefr homes
Without thefP ksEfn1 70 sabDn to anden.
este asesGioniR1s and ok5saslvely rspgd.
a0a,a- Il 100
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1909-09-30
Adrian Journal Notes.

<hoi iuht Souh Aah 4NOtSos
Little India Mae Hass received
the blue ribbon at the county fair
Thursday for the prettiest baby girl
under one year old.
| Monroe Cox has accepted posi-
ton in the government postal service
and will move to Kansas City at once
to assume the duties of his new posi-
ton.
Glenn Haggard and wife and Bur-
ley Lentz and wife started Sunday
morning on an overland trip to John
son county, where they will visit
friends for several days.
Mrs. Andy Moles visited in the
country few days last week; during
her absence Uncle Andy had the
grass widower's club on his hands,
he looked after the interests of the
organization in very creditable and
satisfactory manner.
Miss Ruby Owen gave shower
party at her home Saturday night in
honor of Miss Leah Hudelson. Only
few of the young lady friends of the
young lady were invited. 1t was a
very enjoyable social affair and fit
ting tribute to the young lady in
whose honor it was given.
Jake Waldrip, the boy, who had
his leg crushed by the cars some time
ago, was taken to Arkansas by a
cousin who will give him home and
send him to school. 1t is hoped that
the boy will take advantage of this
splendid opportunity to get an educa-
ton and try to become a useful cit
iZen.
The well drilled at the school house
proved a successful venture. A strong
vein of water flows into the well and
it is said to be soft. This solves a
perplexing problem. The cisten
plan was never a complete success.
During the summer months the water
would spoil so that the cistern would
have to be emptied at the season of
the year when water was most need
ed.
The editor is deeply grieved over
the efforts of an envious and design
ing clique to corrupt and pollute his
flock of prize winning White Wyan-
dottes. II was like robing in the
livery of the angels to serve the devil.
The editor was worse beat when he
tried to cook the chicken they left.
After cooking it for a week it was SO
tough that we sold the gravy to a
local cobbler for sole leather. Yes,
we were swindled on the deal and if
we get chance we will put a spider
in that Dutchman's Spaghetti or soak
his Limburger in skunk oil-even
that would leave us in the hole ACC in
cash besides our injured feelings.
A large number of Adrian people
attended the fair at Butler. The gen.
eral verdict was that the fair was a
success throughout. And this is an
encouraging verdict. Bates county
is one of the leading counties in the
state and the people here are as prog
ressive and prosperous as in any part
Of the state. A good county fair ad.
vertises the county in way that will
bring lasting results. The journal
man could not possibly attend, but is
glad to learn that the fair was sue.
cess and congratulates the manage.
ment upon their faithful and efficient
work.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1909-09-30
DOUBT DISAPPEARS.
No One in Butler Who Has a Bad
Back Can Ignore This Double
Proof.

Back Can Ignore This Double
Proof.
Does your back ever ache?
Have you suspected your kidneys?
Backache is kidney ache,
With it comes dizzy spells,
Sleepless nights, tired, dull days.
Distressing urinary disorders.
Cure the kidneys to cure il all.
Doan's Kidney Pills bring quick re-
lief.
Bring thorough, lasting cures.
You have read Butler proof.
Read now the Butler sequal.
Renewed testimony; tested by time.
Mrs. j. C. Crutsinger, 4l2 Adams
St, Butler Mo-, says: 'Doan's Kid
ney Pills have been used by myself
and two other members Of my family
with the best results. dosnot hest
tate to recommend this remedy as a
cure for pains in the back and other
troubles caused by disordered kid
neys."
On Nov. 30, 1908 Mrs. Crutsinger
added to the above: ''It now gives
me pleasure, two years after having
taken Doan's Kidney Pills, to say
that the results they brought have
been permanent. This remedy is
occasionally used in our family and
never fails to bring the best reliefs'
For sale by all dealers. Price sc
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan' Sane
take no other.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1909-09-30
DOCTOR
ADVISED
OPERATION
CuredbyLydiaE. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

bly, from female ills,
including inaam.
nation and conges.
ton. for several
years. My doctor
said there was nc
hope for me but an
operation. i began
taking Lydia E,
Pinkham's Vegeta.
BILE Compound, and
l can now say i an
a well woman"
EMMA DRAPER.