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Rock Island Argus., 1909-07-14

The mayor and council did perfectly
right in backing UP the health board in
the matter of the ice cream ordinance
1t means pure food which means pub
lie health
Rock Island Argus., 1909-07-14
DUNNETAKESOATH
First Formality Gone Through
With by Bishop Elect of
Peoria.
PAPERS MUST GO TO ROME
Conservation Expected to Take Place
in Chicago the Second Week
i'm August.

Washington, July 14.-Rev. Edward
NJ. Dunno. recently appointed bishop
of Peoria. arrived in Washington yes
terday and is now the guest of the
apostolic delegation.
DR.. Dunno made the solemn profess
sion of faith required by papal decree
in the chapel of the apostolic delega-
tion yesterday. The ceremony began
with the profession of faith and then
the oath of allegiance to the holy see
was administered The oath of 10y
atty required in taking the doctors S
degree was also administered.
Some FOrmalities Remain.
The documents we're signed and
sealed with the official seal of the del
egatial court and will be forwarded at
once to the cardinal secretary of state
Merry del Val. On their receipt the
papal bull confirming the nomination
of DR.. Dunno as the successor of Bish
op Spalding in Peoria will be dispatch
ed to Archbishop Quigley, who will
hand them to DR.. Dunno. But after
the administering of the oath yester
day DR.. Dunno became bishop-elect oi
Peoria in ecclesiastical consideration
His conservation will, it is believed
here. take place in Chicago about the
second week of August.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-07-14
Couldn't Interfere Then.

Helen-And you say he kissed you?
Grace-Yes. but couldn't really help
II. He did it when l couldn't help
myself.
HeIen-How is that?
Grace-I was putting my hat on!
Rock Island Argus., 1909-07-14

As general thing. we assume be-
fore our impudent friend dares to pre-
sumo
Rock Island Argus., 1909-07-14

In this war against rats, the cat is
only high private.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-07-14

Being patient is condition greatly
prized-by Others than the patient one.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-07-14

Any man who would jilt girl
doesn't deserve to be Tilted by her sue,
ceSSor.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-07-14

Nope! The people will never learn.
1t is only promises they want, not full
fillment.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-07-14

There are men who never admit fail
ure, though they do sometimes confess
that they made wrong guess as to
their ability.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-07-14

A new hat is TO a woman what a
new dog is to man.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-07-14
The Missouri river is also revising
it's guage upward.

Are you planning to attend the ex-
position every day? Bet you are.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-07-14
To Run Up a Bill.

"The doctor prescribed a trip to Eu~
rope for him"
But he can't afford it,
"No: if he could the doctor would
have kept him at home"
Rock Island Argus., 1909-07-14

1t is easy enough to have all the, vir-
tues of the saints and also the beauties
Of the pagan gods il YOU have money
enough to pay for them.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-07-14

An impossibility-to deprive a hobo
Of mis- wealth.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-07-14
Sees. Mother Grow Younu.

1T would be hard to overstate the
wonderful change in my mother since
she began to use Electric Bitters, -
writes Mrs. w. l.. Gilpatrick of Dan
forth, Me. Although past 20 she
seems really to be growing young
again. She suffered untold misery
from dyspepsia for 20 years. At last
she could neither eat, drink nor
sleep. Doctors gave her up and all
remedies failed till Electric Bitters
worked such wonders for her
health" They invigorate all vital
organs, cure liver and kidney
troubles, induce sleep, impart
strength and appetite. Only so cents
at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-07-14

Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets gently stimulate the liver and
bowels to expel poisonous matter,
cleanse the system, cure constipa-
tion and sick headache. Sold by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-07-14
HurnOr and
Philosophy
~ DUNCAN n. SMITH
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

WHEN woman makes up her mind
1t is apt to be finished product.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-07-14

known"-Psalm ixxvii
The se sea sea se SINGS s eves ses that th T an% as
Now in uling. lazy rhyme,
=. Now hhuriing h 1T, it IN IN, bliow low blow blows
For creations CLEANS
And it holds reach
It caught the glow
Across
And as the star IN glory swung
:, The sea flung back the living light,
It heard the songs of primal
AS they raced gladly the dawn.
And through it's chant to-day there
The chord creation rests
The deserts bloom
The barrens yield their treasure-hoerd.
May ind the ers Strength 9Th the he sea has stored
Man has his and works his will
The changeless ehangeless still.
And laughs at his impotent hands.
The unmastered creams and wakes,
with halfworld
When from the depths of space there breaks
The mystic call that lifts the tide.
It whispers with the wind, it sishs
secret in the ehb and flow
It bothered with the bending skies
thousand thousand
Unchansfng IN great
The heart throt eternity
keeps the gates of east and west
MI a IN
Of Crashing chords or lullns rhyme.
Nor even Know how lons; how lens
aGx6 6 & ) %
y W
Rock Island Argus., 1909-07-14
Later.

The auto is a tireless steed,
AS you have often heard.
But II is not the biggest smoke.
For it is not bird.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-07-14
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and weekly at 1924
Second avenue, Rock Island. Ill. tEn-
tered at the postoface as second-class
matter.1
Rock Island Argus., 1909-07-14

TERMS.-Daily, 10 cents per week.
Weekly, 81 per year in advance.
All communications of argumentative
character, political or religious, must
have real name attached for publica-
tion. No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every
township in Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-07-14

When a man is in love all of the
rules are suspended.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-07-14

We know IL lot OF men who would be
in the steenth heaven of delight if they
could be Judged and awarded accord
ing TO their intentions and ambitions.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-07-14
To Get Ever.

T hear you have quit smoking
Eyes"
what for?'
"The doctor ordered it."
maybe you haven't paid him."
Rock Island Argus., 1909-07-14

Hoping II Would Go Up.
"Dabbling any In high lnancesr
Just little"
What lineT'
Got small block Of flying machine
stock"
Rock Island Argus., 1909-07-14
Both Mad.

Both Mad.
"He is mad as a halter"
"What about?'
"He sued him."
"NVho sued him? ?"
"The halter.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-07-14

Don't build air castles until you are
certain that you have a tenant for
them.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-07-14
Cautious

"I eloped with my wife fourteen
years ago"
And you have never regretted Il -
mot out loud when she was around.'
Rock Island Argus., 1909-07-14

The way town
is S / m pie land
straight. All you
have to do is to
b e a t everybody
else.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-07-14

BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-07-14

For the Seasons Styles.
us my hat on straight?"
"How can I judge?"
"Why not?'
"I'r, not cross eyed"
Rock Island Argus., 1909-07-14
Understandable,

Understandable.
Il hear Jones is buying pictures."
"He is a lover of art"
"Does he understand itg'
mo; it is all feminine to him.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-07-14

Not being able
to M ind ones
own b u s N e S s
m i & Ii t possibly
argue nonposses.
sion.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-07-14

Having W h a t
we desire doesn't
insure desiring
what we have.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-07-14


She brushes out each strand.
Peroxide's hard to handle, SO
Attention, skill and care
She must, when using it. bestow
And sun her doctored hair.
Full Credit.
Maude-That long faced Mr.. Blank Is
,ither philosopher or a fool, and 1
couldn't make out which. What do you
think?
Babette-He talked to me for an
hour mt the reception last night, and J
decided that he is both.
Couldn't Interfere Then.
Helen-And you say he kissed you?
Grace-Yes, but I couldn't really help
Il. He did it when l couldn't help
myself
Helen-How is that?
Grace-I was putting my hat on!
To Run Up Bill.
"The doctor prescribed trip to Eu~
rope for him"
'bUC lie Cau duOiu II.
"No: if he could the doctor would
have kept him at home"
To Get Ever.
"I hear you have quit smoking
Eyes"
"What for?'
"The doctor ordered it."
MAYBE you haven't paid him."
Later.
The auto is a tireless steed,
AS YOU have often heard.
But 1T is not the biggest smoke.
For 1t is not bird.
Both Mad.
"He is mad as halter"
"Wbat about?'
"He sued him."
",Tho sued him?"
"The halter"
Hoping II Would Go u.
"Dabbling any In high fnancesr
"Just little"
what lineT'
Got small block OF hy1ng machine
stock"
Cautious.
"I eloped with my wife fourteen
years ago"
And you have never regretted itr'
mot out loud when she was around.'
Understandable.
I hear Jones is buying pictures."
"He is lover of art" =
"Does he understand it?''
mo; it is all feminine to him.
For the Seasons Styles. 4
"1s my hat on straight?'
"How can judgew
"Why not?'
"I'n not cross eyed"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13
RACINE, WIS, HAS
A $650,000 FIRE
Blaze Wipes Out Plant Engaged in
the Manufacturing of
Auto Bodies.

Racine, Wis, Dec. 13.-The plant of
the Racine Manufacturing company,
manufacturers of automobile bodies
and piano stools, together with the
Danish Brotherhood hall, building OF
the Mitchell & Lewis wagon works,
and several residences were destroyed
by fire early yesterday, entailing a loss
estimated at $3.50. 900, of which all but
$4,000 is borne by the Racine Manu-
featuring company. The latter concern
carried s25O,000 insurance. The origin
of the fire is not known. An entire
manufacturing district was destroyed.
The fire started in the millroom of
the Racine Manufacturing company's
plant, which comprises six buildings.
The flames spread quickly throughout
the entire plant.
1t was the biggest fire experienced
by Racine in &c years. The firemen
were hampered by frozen hydrants As
sistance was called from Milwaukee
and an engine company was brought
on special car from that city. While
the Milwaukee department succeeded
in checking the flames, most of the
damage was done before assistance ar
rived
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13
rheumatism Cured in Three DAYS.

n. B. Langley, Madison, Wis, says:
Z was almost helpless with rheuma-
tism for about five months. Had it in
my neck so could not turn my head,
and all through my body. l tried three
doctors and many remedies without
any relief whatever until l procured
Dr. Detchons Relief for Rheumatism.
In a few hours the pain was relieved
and in three days the rheumatism was
completely cured and was at work. y
Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901 Second
avenue, Rock Island; Gust Schlegel
& Son, 220 West Second street, Daven-
port.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13
Christmas Presents
FOR
BROTHER

For reasons of sentiment and econ
omy it is often preferable to fashion
Christmas presents for brothers at
home. A few suggestions are given
for articles that combine the three
qualities of attractiveness, usefulness
and Responsiveness.
There are lots of brothers who own
monographs who will be happy Christ
mas morning II they find that some
member of the family has made them
a holder for monograph disks. This
album is made slightly larger than a
square that would box disk. Its
pages are Of heavy cardboard, and
around each page is folded a sheet of
heavy paper with a circular opening
in the center of each fold. This pro-
vfdes pocket on each side of the page
In which a record disk can be kept,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13
H. j. HAMLIN DEAD
Former Attorney General of
Illinois Called to Rest at His
Home at She1byville.
PROMINENT AS REPUBLICAN
One of Leading Speakers in CAM
paign of 1s96-Highly Sue
cessful as Lawyer.

Shelbyville, Ill, Dec. 13.-Former
Attorney General Rowland J. Hamlin
died yesterday afternoon after an ill
ease, followed by pneumonia. Mr.. Ham
east, followed by pneumonia. Mr.. Ham
lin returned but a short time ago from
pleasure trip to Florida with his
wife. 1t was there that he contracted
severe cold. Dating from a sunstrol1e
received at st. Louis two years ago, he
had been in delicate health.
Mr.. Hamlin was one of the leading
candidates for governor in the memoir
able deadlock convention in 1904
Long Career In Politics.
Before he was elected attorney gen
eral of Illinois nine years ago, he was
one Of the prominent lawyers in the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13
JUDGE GEST FILLS THE
VACANCY TEMPORARILY
Henry County VIII Probably Have
Special Election 60 Choose Cor
oner and Circuit Clerk.

Judge W. H Gest OF this city has en-,
tered an order naming J. s. Grove,
deputy circuit clerk, to temporarily fill
the vacancy caused by the death last
week of Circuit Clerk Phillip B. Keel
er of Henry county. Mr.. Grove has
had full charge of the Office during the
illness of Mr.. Keeler Governor De-
neen has been notified Of the vacancy
and will probably call q special cleo
ton to I'LL 1t permanently. At this
election it is likely that coroner will
also be chosen to fill the place left va
cant by the recent death of Coroner
H. c. Morton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13
Soldier Suit For Small Boys.

Boys from six TO twelve years of age
always love to play at soldering, SO
why not make one Of them a sure
enough rough rider suit in which to
indulge his warlike proclivities? There
are patterns on the market that make
such a suit simple garment to manu-
facture. The material used is khaki
with brown trimmings. The suit con-
sists of jacket and regulation long
trousers The jacket has q number of
pockets with pointed overlaps. The
same pattern trimmed with red and
yellow cotton strips cut up into fringe
could easily be transformed into an
Indian suit. and with a feathered head
dress the costume would be complete.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13
NO CIDER SOLD IN DIXON
City Council Ais Legislates Against
Other Soft Drinks.

Dixon is dry for fair, now. At spe-
cial meeting the other night the city
council passed an ordinance putin 3
the ban on the sale of cider, hop ale,
hop fizz, pop without bead and sever
al other varieties of substitutes for the
real article commonly sold in the arid
regions hereabout- Hard cider, boiled
cider or sweet cider, it is all the same,
and If It is sold within the city limits
the dealer stands liable to a fine of
from So to 5000. This ordinance, 1t IS
suspected, is part of a general move
ment to make Dixon a wet town at
the spring election
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13

central part of the state. He had TAX
en- an active part in republican poll.
tics, serving on the state central com
mittee many years and acting as chair
man of the state republican convention
In 1900 He was delegate to the ma
tional convention that nominated VIII
liam Mckinley for president
In 1896, when the free silver wave
had reached its climax, Mr.. Hamlin
was called upon by the congressional
committee of the Eighteenth district
to speak in the counties composing the
district. His memorable speech at Van
dalia was made into a campaign docu
ment and circulated broadcast.
sketch of Career.
He was born in st. Lawrence coun
ty, N. Y, on July IS, 1850. He was
educated in the district schools and at
the Lawrenceville academy at Law
renceville, completing his studies al
the state normal university at Pots
dam, n. Y. He came to Illinois In
1870 and for some time was engaged
in teaching in the public schools IN
Shelby and Moultrie counties. Sub
seQuently he was elected superintend
ent of the public school at Windsor
III.
Attracted by the legal profession
Mr.. Hamlin began reading law witt
former Judge Anthony Thornton and
George R. Vending. He was admitted
to practice by the supreme court II
June, 1875. He at once entered into
partnership with former Judge Thorn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13
Something Clever In Penknives.

The question Of a really attractive
gift for man is solved to some extent
by novelty in the way of penknife.
The new idea is q silver knife of the
finest quality. with an emblem worked
out in colored French enAmels inserted
in the case.
The insignia Of his college society or
his crest is attracdvely wrought in col
ors. making the little keepsake some
thing quite out OF the usual run. Girls
who are adept at making arts and
crafts jewelry would find no difficulty
in working the emblems into the silver
penknife
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13
A Novelty In Leather.

One of the new leather triple cases
for bills and all manner Of memoranda
would be a fine Christmas present
The top case holds a thin, shallow
watch which has white surface and
black lettering. IT Is large and distinct
eES IS readily seen and so thin that it
does not make q bulge in the case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13
SPECIAL EXCURSION FARES
Via Grand Trunk Railway System,
Summer, 1909, Chicago to

Corresponding fares to over one
hundred other places in Canada, New
England and or Jersey coast. Tickets
good thirty (%0) days. Liberal stop
over arrangements. st. Lawrence riv-
or and rapids included at slightly
higher fares. Time tables, descriptive
literature, etc, can be obtained by
nail from W. S. Cookson, A. G. P. A,
13G Adams street, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13
REM EMB Der

Under no will Dr. Bartz accept prc1eson-
patient applying between now ana Dec 81
dyspeptic weak In stomach constpated:
spots before the palpation OF the
headaches, neuralgia shooung
mains in the chest back hip5 ankles? blood I'M
pure? Are YOU lame back sciaca
or weak catarrh of the
lost the hre and sengh
of fretfu and gloomyT Is your
seen broken? Is physical
below the bladder trouble? DO you ex
in Is hearing diff
cult you sand which Is the possession
vigorous If will find eectricityprop-
applied-one of natures grandest remedies
liberal call between and December 81 The
his recommendation OF his treatment 70 your
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13
Necktie Holder,

Necktie holders are not new things
in the way of gifts. but they have the
advantage of being useful and always
acceptable. Two or three such affairs
are not too many for the collection of
ties the college boy or up to date man
has among his numerous belongings.
The newest necktie holder that has
been brought Sut FOR Christmas is
oval in shape and about a foot or
more in length. 1t is made of a stout
piece of cardboard. which may be pur
chased already cut in the shops or cut
by the maker of the offering. as de-
sired. This oval is covered with a
piece of grayish heavy crash which
is embroidered in sampler fashion in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13
ECOnomY.

Mrs. Blockley-John. do you know
that Royal Worcester vase l bought
yesterday for f5? Well, they reduced
them to f3 this morning. Mr.. Block
ley-Then you lost f2 by not waiting
until this morning Mrs. Blockley-No;
only FL. went down today and bought
another for f3. making two Of them
average "A each.-London Fun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13

ton and Mr. Vending. This firm con-
tinued until the latter retired. The
firm continued until the latter retired.
The firm then became Thornton &
Hamlin. The partnership existed for
several years until Mr.. Thornton re-
moved to Decatur, when Mr.. Hamlin
became head of the firm of Hamlin &
Kelley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13

honest native dryly remarked that the
atmosphere, the view and the noun
tains had been there for ages, but
that only one Patrick Henry had been
produced.-Macon Telegraph.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13

Many persons find themselves af-
fected with a persistent cough after
an attack of influenza. AS this cough
can be promptly cured by the use of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13

its name visible through a circular
opening. If the disks are kept in the
album In alphabetical order and the
pages indexed the finding of any rec
ord desired is a matter Of seconds, and
the risk of breakage is eliminated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13
Case of Nine Years Cured With a
Single Set.

January 2, 1908.
Gentlemen: We wish to certify
that we used DR.. Taylor's Eczema
Remedy. Our little daughter, Mary
Elizabeth, age 8 years. was a sufferer
from the horrible disease, and we
got one bottle of Eczema Lotion, one
bottle of Blood Purifier. one box of
Ointment and one cake Of Soap, and,
thank goodness, we only used half of
1t and she is completely cured. You
are at liberty to publish our testi-
monial for the benefit of others. We
remains, Yours truly,
Mr.. and Mrs. s. T. STEPHENS,
1S2 Peelor St., Johnstown, Pa.
Sold by Harper house pharmacy.
Send for free illustrated booklet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13
Pretty Blunt.

Elderly Lady-Doctor. am troubled
with q Authorization that | am being
followed by a man. What sort OF cure
would you suggest? Honest Physician
"A mirror.-Cleveland Leader.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13
WANTED !
A CASE OF ECZEMA

Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Psoriasis or
Ulcers that has baff1ed all doctors
skill and other medicines. Dr. Tay-
lor's Eczema Remedy will positively
cure 1.-THE worst kind of a case
or no pay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13

odd old time colorings. The wooden
fraroe from which the ties are hung
is also to be bought and is fastened
through the cardboard and held in
place with carpenters nuts. To make
the gift more personal the monogra M
of the recipient may be embroidered
on the crash.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. il
should not be allowed TO run on until
it becomes troublesome. Sold by all
druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13
Accounting Eor Patriek H.nrx

Nccounting For Patrick Henry.
1t Is related that Chief Justice
Salmon F. Chase on stopping at the
birthplace of Patrick Henry in vir-
ginia exclaimed: what an amos
phere. What a view, What glorious
mountains. No wonder that Patrick
Henry grew here" Whereupon an
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13
FREE OF CHARGE

TO all calling between and December 81 Many OF
taking medicines and so-caed Treatments
cured by few applications OF cleo
tricty-properly applied chronic cases VIII require
somewhat longer time It makes difference you will
be treated free until you say 81 cured"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13
SPECIAL NOTICE
Great Offer to the Sick and Weak
FREE TREATMENT UNTIL CURED

account of the Bartz having
requests patients in and out city,
begging of the free treatment Offer for the
simple that they afraid 10 can on him during
thinking he had come to stay but
this his permanent nome and being
prove every sick and ang person reading
paper, possesses the GRANDEST' SIMPLEST
AND MOST SUCCESSFUL method of restoring vitality
curing scentihc world, he
his free treatment oner Tor 30
longer.
Bartz wants merits Of his successful
everybody and he don't know OF any better
way introducing by offering his services until
ed absolutely
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13

NtIICEn patients accepting this liberal S
fiends after ecured