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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04

From the Christian Herald
Hand picking is yet in vogue on some
Of the cranberry boys but this is on the
smaller tracts. ON the large boys We
see the newiy-invented picking machines.
There are two types. one is small
wooden box of size to be held in one
hand. BY pressure Of the fingers ii opens
al one end, disclosing jaws armed with
rows of teeth The other style is
wooden scoop with close set iron prongs
forming the lower side.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04
Philippine Gowns for Miss Taft.

FTum the New YORK Press.
Miss Taft, at her eoming-out party in
the White House on December 1, viii
wear. It is said, a dress OF cream pima
cloth. ieavily embroidered, and made
over satin messl Vine. The gown was
made In Manila as a gift for the Presi-
dents daughter. Miss Taft rarely goes
abroad without cluster OF violets tucked
in her belt. and sometimes she pins a
little bunch on the left side OF her black
velvet hat At Bryn Mawr the love OF
the Presidents daughter for the Napole-
onie emblem was accepted, and whenever
her admirers INDUCED in floral tributes
they were always vioiets
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04
Had to Yield.

! From the Bosom Record
The directors OF the Pullman Com
pany hung on to the last moment before
giving up their opposition to the right Of
the Interstate Commerce Commission to
regulate the rates OF sleeping car berths.
They saw all they could do was 20 delay
the inevitable a little. with the certain
result of increasing sentiment against
them. The company win suffer no injus-
tice. Ii will run its business without out
side restraint unless the rights of the
public are abused.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04
Drank I'D the EYidence.

lIFIIaF NaNcILt-
one II. c, Elliott was arrested at Almo
and nineteen pints of whisky taken from
him. He was convicted on the charge OF
having it in his possession for the pur-
pose of sale he appealed to the Circuit
Court. and Esquire Wade brought the
whisky TO Murray to be used as evidence.
He left il in Attorney Irvan's office. Dur
ing the night some one broke In over the
transome and drank up the evidence"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04
Prize Poet a Lunatic.

From The HOUSTON Fosi.
The Charleston News and Courier tells
US that the latest poets prize in South
Carolina went to the inmate OF an IN
sane asylum. We congratulate South
Carolina that Il manages to take care
of its poets without putting them IN the
county jails
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04

Many cities are discussing plans 10
avoid the danger Of women's hat-pins.
They seem to be getting longer and more
penetrating every day. II the ladies do
not take warning in time they will prob
ably be compelled to tie their bats on.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04
Boston's influential Example.

From the Providence Journal.
Those arrests in Boston for splitting on
the sidewalks will help to diminish the
evil IN other cities That is one OF the
advantages of living up to good laws.
You set a fine example FOR your neigh
bors and thus make life worth living
even beyond your narrow confines.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04
Hats Never Smaller.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Why is it that the size of a womans
hat never seems TO figure largely in the
price? 1t often happens that the smaller
they are the higher they come.-Philadel-
phia Inquirer
That may be true in Philadelphia. but
they never come smaller in Cleveland.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04

or course. around Christmas time the
mail-order houses get out some pretty
catalogues. but it would be we'll TO re-
member that you can see the same things
in the shops OF the Washington mer-
chants; and there are no express charges.
either
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04

The State labor commission of New Jer-
sey, after thorough investigation. re-
ports that that Newark factory which
burned with such destruction of life had
all the fire and safety appliances that
the law required Which again demon
strates that the law Is an ass" as Mr.
Bundle said.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04

From the Charleston Is. c. News
A New York judge has decided that a
Reno divorce is not worth the paper on
which it is written. The same may he
said OF most Of those who have them.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04

Attorney Brandeis offers his economic
advice to the railroads free of charge.
That is why he is laughed at II he
charged good round fee for it the rail-
roads would probably take it.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04

''Fhese stocks of yours are worthless"
Il don't care" said ne woman 1.-The
broker is very accommodating. He has
exchanged them four times"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
There has never been a more glaring
example of the utter injustice of a cold
and cruel world than is afforded by the
baby that didn't get a prize at the baby
show
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04

In spite OF J. J. Hills pessimistie prog
nostications. the fact that the New York
Central has just placed an order for
over 500 new locomotives shows that
there is still some optimism left in rail-
road circles
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04
A LITTLE NONSENSE.


lie wants a boat by clock-work run,
sled. a whistle;
And unto Santa has begun
a long epistle.
But he's a naughty boy indeed
He must do better
he wants 20 make his Christmas screed
A Slack Hand letter
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04

Everybody around town is sincere I'm
congratulating Robert o. Bailey on his
well-deserved promotion 10 the position
Of Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04
shonId Raise Prices

From the st. Paul Pioneer Press.
The surplus earnings of the Steel Trust
for the last three months were only ST.
100000. It is difficult TO understand why
the trust does not raise prices a little.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04

ffclh an E1change.
For an enraged Parent TO invite his
titled son-in-law into the library and
then beat him N; is probably looked upon
in Chicago as the bookish thing to do.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04

From the Los Angels TiTes
Postal banks are to start soon. But
what's the use. when all the spare cash
must so first for the Thanksgiving tur-
key. and then for those Christmas pres
enfs
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04

and dressed over here may give rise to
the establishment OF another infant In
dustry.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04

editress did not write that" We rise.
respectfully 10 inquire, what In the world
Is an editress?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04
Make n Armor-cIad

us IL to be a street gown. madam
Yes something suitable for rioting in.
I've Joined the suffragettes."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04

Ex-King Manuel OF Portugal has had
incorporation on his nose. performed by
a famous specialist We thought that
kingly organ was out OF joint.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04

The Macon CGa) News brought out
what II called christmas edition on
December /. Do your Christmas editing
earlvt
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04
Formal Functions.

Amy feuds in your neighborhood?"
Not now. We used 10 have a social
fight occasionally, but some of our promi-
nent citizens got too formal"
Got too formal2"
Yes; imported machine guns
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04

That German playwright who COM
mitted arson to secure realism for his
play Will now be able TO get enough
prison realism to write a successful
melodrama.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04

Magazine editors must have hard time
keeping track Of the seasons. While most
OF us are thinking about Christmas. they
are spending their time considering spring
poetry
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04

The fact that the Kaiser's decree has
lessened the consumption of liquor BY
German naval officers shows that pro-
hibition does sometimes prohibit.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04

Besides the Tame duck room at the
White House they ought to have a
Farewell Corridor" for the use of those
honorable members who cant come
hack
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04

Pittsburg has just celebrated her l42d
birthday. She really looks older, but then.
excessive smoking ages cities as well az
men
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04

A Chicago professor says that women
are not competent TO teach boys. But
they VIII keep on trying to do II. just
the same.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04

The Philadelphia Inquirer says: "The
more we hear Of British politics. the
better We like our own" They have
evidently heard in Philadelphia that
British politics are graftless.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04

He loves me, he loves me not" muir
INJURED the heiress
with what are you playing that
gamer" inquired the duke.
with coupons"
Go no further. he loves you,'
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04
Get BuSx

Now by this hint abide,
Shop while YOU can:
For Christmas time and tide
Wait on no man.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04

Prom the Wall Street journal
Motor racing AGAIN Endorsed by the
Grave Diggers' Union.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04

The opportunity 20 learn the secrets
that are sent by telegraph should make
operation Of wireless by women an ideal
oecnpation
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04
Some Girls IN

we have no peasantry In America"
True; and it's a pity we haven't. We
wear such picturesque hats"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04

Dr. Cook IS evidently the sort OF man
who viii not let us even forget his mis-
takes.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04
A Foolish Question.

You swear that you did not coeree your
wife when she signed this paper?"
me eoerce my wife? Judge, look at
the lady. 20
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The nnr Affcr-

From the Toledo Blade
Our idea OF nothing 10 anticipate with
pleasure is the day after Thanksgiving.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04

1t is reported that Texas maa has
trained a bullfrog to croak and awake
him every morning That would make
a nice alarm clock for the pessimist.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04

II is very evident that part OF the
time he was IN hiding DIR. Cook spent
in having some new photographs taken.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04

That octogenarian who was never
shaved in his life certainly missed lot
Of interesting gossip from the village
barber
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04

The moving picture men say they can
use Soo0,0oo worth Of the parcels post
system year. Hurry up Mr. Hitchcock
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04

A Boston man was bitten By a FISH and
died Isn't that just about as Far as
any one would expect Boston man to
60 in search OF adventure?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04

The fact that $4,000 worth of seal skins
have to be sold in London because it was
found they could not be properly cured
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04

The New York BARRIERS have declared
war on the safety razor. but it is not
likely 10 be a silent night
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04

Six Times Divorced at Twenty-Five.
From the Charleston News and Courier
California boasts a man OF twenty-five
who has been divorced six times Just
let him try his luck Ia New England
and he'll find out what it means to stick
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04

The Omaha Bee quotes an editorial
from The Washington Herald and de-
elares: II is evident that the SO ,lety
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04

From the PnDgidence Journal.
IL is gratifying 20 find Democratic opinion in New
York concentrating upon Edward NJ Shepard as the
best choice for United States senator. When the
Democrats put their best foot forward in the late
campaign and nominated men like Dr. Wilson. Judge
Baldwin Mr. FOss Mr.. Dix. and Gov. Harmon they
were doubtless influenced 10 some degree BY the
feeling that only in this way could they hopefully
appeal 10 the independent voter for support
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04
BON De CoIumhla sac:

Champ Clark denies the story that he said ne
would drive pair o. Missouri mules down Pennsyl-
vania avenue in case the Democrats should gain
control Of the House Of Representatives, but II
Mr.. CLARK has the mules there is no reason Why he
should not drive them in Washington in all the
avenues and streets. 4 span Of good mules make
a handsome and striking appearances. and it is Ger
tain that Missouri mules would not kick against
being driven by any good Democrat.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04

Seth Low, of New York. is al the New
Willard. His name has been mentioned
I'm connection with the ambassadorship 20
Great Britain to succeed Whitelaw Reid,
but Mr.. Low would not commit himself.
one way or another He declined to dis
cuss New York State or any other poll
ties.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04

The muck-rakers and magazines had
been busy in Kansas, and by the time ]
returned home for the election had the
fight of my life on hand said Repre-
sentative Anthony. OF the Suniower
state. who is at the Shoreham
First. il was Gov Stubs who came
into my district and added TO my
troubles, but 1 went right after him and
told my constituents the truth and called
a spade a spade. Then Senator Bristow
came. then Victor Murdoch then William
Allen White. and others Every time
one of them made statement assailing
my political stand ] went out TO meet
the charges. l did not wait or let things
go by default The Kansas City star
also fought me, and the result was that
! was returned by an increased majority.
Il am progressive but not an insur-
gent. I believe in carrying out reforms
within the party without disrupting it
Speaking of President Taft. Mr. An
tbony said that he is stronger IN Kansas
to-day than he ever vas. II think that
the insurgents OF Kansas will determine
on la Toilette as their candidate for
President. If Taft is a candidate. which
the people win demand. he will beat Ia
Toilette in Kansas b. a large majority"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-23
Administrator Notice.

Sweeney & walker. attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-23
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Noticc of PubIIcntIon.

state Of Illinois, Rock IsiaAd Coun-
ty-ss:
In the Circuit Court. To the May
Term. 1910.
Emma l. shererr VS.. Andrew Sher-
erin Chancery.
Affidavit OF non-residence OF the above
named defendant. Andrew Shererr, nav
ing been filed in the clerks ofice OF the
circuit court OF said county, notice -
therefore hereby given 10 the SAID non
resident defendant that the complain
ant fled her bill of complaint IN SAID
court on the chancery side thereoi. on
tn 31st day OF March, 1910, ana that
thereupon a summons issued out OF said
court wherein said suit is nov penang.
returrable on the first Monday In the
month OF May next, as Is BY Ia" re-
quired. -.
Now. unless you. the said non-resident
defendant above named Andrew Snererrs
shall personally be and appear before
said circuit court. on the first day OF
the next term thereof, to be holden AZ
Rock Island. in and Tor said county, on
the first Monday ia May next ana pieaa'
answer or demur to the said complain
ants bill of complaint. the same ano
the matters and things therein charBta
and stated viii be taken a. confessed.
and a decree entered against you aS-
cordinR to the prayer OF said Bill.
GEORGE W. GAMBLE. clerk
Rock Island. Ill. March 81, 1910:
Marion r. Sweeney. complainant 30
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-23
Notice of publication.

State of Illinois. Rock Island Coun-
ty-ss:
In the Circuit Court To the May
Term. 1910.
Irwin r.. Grifin and Mabel HoIIopeter.
vs.. George A. Griffin: John II. Grimm;
Dona Brookman; Gladys grimm: VIII
nam Mosher, administrator with will
annexed of estate of Joshua Il. Griffin.
deceased; Frank Seefeldt; United Brew
Srles company, a corporation; Herman
vogel and Reinhard Vogel, partners.
etc, as Vogel Bros. company and George
AadeI;-In Chancery.
Ahdavit OF non-residence of the above
named defendants, George A. Grimm;
bona Brookmsn; Gladys Grimm; Her
man Nogel and Reinhard Vogel. part
ners, etc, as Nogel Bros. company, hav-
ing been filed in the clerks Office of the
circuit court Of said county. notice Is
therefore hereby given to the said nom
resident defendants that the complain
ants MED their bill Of complaint in said
court. on the chancery side thereof. on
the first day of April. 1910, and that
thereupon summons issued out OF said
court, wherein said suit Is now pend
ing, returnable on the first Monday In
the month Of May next, as Is by law
required.
Now, unless you. the said non-resi-
dent defendants above named, George
A. Griffin: Dona Brookman; Gladys Grif-
nm; Herman Nogel and Reinhard Vogei.
partners, etc. as Nogel Bros. company.
shall personally be and appear before
said circuit court. on the first day OF
the next term thereof. TO be holden at
ROCK Island, In and for said county, on
the FIRST Monday in May next and plead.
answer or demur TO the said complain-
ants bill of complaint, the same and
the matters and things therein charged
and staed will be taken as confessed,
and a decree entered against you ac-
cording TO the prayer or said bill.
GEORGE w. GAMBLE. Clerk.
Rock Island. Ill, April I. 1910.
Marion Z. Sweeney. complainants So
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-23
Notice of Publication.

State of Illinois. Rock Island Coun-
ty-ss:
In the Circuit Court OF Said County.
To the May Term, a d. 1910; in Chan
Gerry Sitting.
Emma L. Hester VS.. John A. schell.
Kate Lohr, Lovina Willie and Lewis
Kleist:
Affidavit of non-resldence OF the above
named defendants. Kate Lohr and Lo-
vina Willie, implicated with John A.
fled in the clerks Office OF the circuit
court of said county on the 26th day or
March, 1910, notice is therefore hereby
given to the said Kate Lohr and Loyina
Willie. nonresident defendants, that
the complainant filed her bill OF COM
plant in said court, on the chancery
Der A. ID. 1909. and thereupon a sum
mons issued out OF said court, wherein
said suit is now pending, returnable on
the first Monday in the month of jan
uary. 1910. and said cause was by order
of court on the 26th day Of March, 1910.
continued for service, and thereupon
alias summons issued out Of said court
turnable on the first Monday in the
month of May next as IS ~ law re-
quired
Now, unless you, the said Kate Lohr
and Lovina Willie. nonresident defend
ants above named. shall personally pc
and appear before said circuit court on
the first day Of the next term thereof
to be holden in Rock Island. Rock Is
land county, state Of Illinois, on the
first Monday in May next ana pieau'
answer or demur TO the SAID complalh55
ants bill of complaint, the same anu
the matters and things therein charged
and stated VIII be taken as confessed
against you. the said Kate Lohr and 10
vina Willie, and decree entered agalnst
you according to the prayer of said Dill
GEORGE w. GAMBLE, Clerk.
Rock Island. Ill. March 29. 1910.
NcEniry & McEniry, complalnants
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-23
LEGAL.
Masters sale.
State of Illinois. Rock Island Coun-
tvs.

State OF Illinois. Rock Island Coun-
ty-ss:
In the Circuit Court.-In Chancery.
Catherine Schave and Dora Schave VS.,
Lydia NJ Housed, George r. Housed
Frank p. Bennage. Fred J. Bartsch, l.
c. Lands, J: A. Townsend. II. u. Lam
son, r. d. Lamson, receiver OF Home
Building company, g A Wagner trus-
tee of Home Purchasing company, James
r. Howe, receiver of Home Purchasing
company, Gertrude G. Housed, and Hem
ry f. Paulsen. Foreclosure, General
r. d. Lamson. receiver of the Home
Building company. VS.. Catherine Schave.
Dora Schave, Lydia NJ. Housed, George
r. Housed Frank p. Bennage, Fred J.
Bartsch. L. c. Lands. ]. A. Townsend
r. ID. LAmson, s. A Wagner trustee
r. Howe, receiver of Home Purchasing
company, Gertrude G. Housed and Hen
~ F. Paulsen. Cross Bill.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue
Of a decree OF said court, entered in the
above entitled cause, on the 4th day OF
April. A. d. 1910 shall. on Tuesday.
the 3rd day of May, A d. 1910. at the
hour of 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at
the east door of the court house In the
city of Rock Island, to satisfy said de-
est bidder for cash in hand, the certain
parcel of land situate in the county of
Rock Island and state OF IllAnois, known
and described as follows, to-wit:
The north one-half (h) Of lot one
%, IL block six 90 in Bailey & Boyle's
Dated at Rock Island, Ill, this 11th
JOSEPH L. HAAS,
Master in Chancery, Rock Island coun-
ty, Illinois.
Nj. z. Sweeney. compliments solicit