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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-10
The Argus Daily Short Story
Tubbys Dummy-By Bradford K. Daniels
Copyrighted 1910. by Associated Literary PresA

when ne had k1ndled a fire in one of
these (the pungent smoke made him
sneeze and splutter and anathematiZe
Filipino Kitchens in generaD he filed
with water the largest big bellied jar
among Sebastian's sooty pots and,
fetching out the mysterious head,
dropped it in.
BY boiling and rubbing he pro-
duced a skull which he slowed
once more in the bottom of his trunk
and retired to rest under a strictly
first class mosquito bar upon a wide
and very comfortable old Spanish bed
that had cost him % pesos.
Somewhat overheated from such IN
usual exertions, Tubby shifted his
bulky form from time to time all over
the wide cane woven bottom of the
old family CANA in a vain search for
the coolest spot. And as he puffed
and squirmed ponderously about like
a stranded grampus he reviewed the
situation. Head hunters, hey" An
other squirm. Didn't like the way
turned the river aside from their clus-
ter of vile shacks. so they're giving me
formal notice to vamoose. Well, it's
kind and considerate of 'em, all right,
but 1 guess / like the Abra climate
better than Manila. even If it is a bit
hot''-another shift made the bed
creak-''up here this time of year.
Let's see; they're due tomorrow night"
And Tubby drew in a long. fshlike
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-10
space of five years testifies anew to
the marvellous potentialities of the age.
The Doors OF Congress.

More than two months have passed
since the present session Of congress
convened, and not a single piece Of
important legislation has been passed.
Still this does not necessarily sig
nifty that congress is deserving of the
criticism that the undertaking" maya
zines are heaping upon it for its do
nothing policy. We say this advisedly,
because We read the Congressional
Record. and are consequently at least
partially Informed as to the efforts the
4S3 members of the two houses of
congress make to earn their $500 a
year, 1925 month, S2O.S3 a day. For
instance there was one day that the
house came within an ace of passing
some egislation-came within an ace
Of authorizing the committee on pri-
vate land claims to hire a colored
messenger anitor. The RECORD tells
US all about it. The amount of philoso-
ply on janitors developed during the
debate was something astounding.
And If only to show the reader how
painstaking and exacting congressman
are over even so small a matter as a
$15-a-week colored janitor, we would
like to recite the innumerable par
liamentary points raised during the
discussion. But, alas, our room is far
too limited.
Suffice to say that finally, according
to the official record, 'the question
was taken, and the speaker announced
that the noes seemed to have it."
Then came the following dilly-dally
ing, and the Congressional Record
shows that the house puts in hour
after hour in a similar waste of time
instead of giving attention to legisla-
ton promised in the last republican
national platform:
Mr. james, make the point of no
quorum.
The Speaker-There is evidently no
quorum present. The doorkeeper will
close the doors, the sergeant-at-arms
will bring in absentees.
Mr. Payne-Mr. Speaker, 1 think
this will go over to another day, and
move that the house do now adjourn.
Mr. James-Mr. Speaker, 1 withdraw
the point of no quorum.
Mr. Payne-Then, Mr.. Speaker, l
withdraw the motion to adjourn.
The Speaker-The ayes have it.
The doorkeeper will open the doors.
Mr. Fftzgerald-The chair has an
nounced that there is no quorum. Can
the house then do business?
The Speaker-The chaiP>stands cor
rected. The doorkeeper will close the
doors
A vote was taken and the house
refused to adjourn.
The Speaker-The doorkeeper will
close the doors.
In order to secure a quorum the
sergeant-at-arms brought in 165 mem
bers that were absent when the dis
cussion started.
The Speaker-A quorum is present.
The doorkeeper will open the doors.
So the doors were opened!
Had the congressional doors been
closed and opened once more it is
probable the colored Janitor would
have been Iegislated into a position.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-10
Hur11Or and
Philosophy
THE IMMORTAL GEORGE.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is dead and
By DUNCAN n. SMITH

GEORGE WASHINGTON is dead and
~ gone.
We celebrate his birth
And rather think we had in him
The greatest one of earth.
He made the Britons pack their duds.
Back UP and cross the sea
And cease to try their roughness on
The country OF the free.
He hewed and laid the cornerstone
For this republic strong.
And with some mighty good advice
He started 1t along.
On things that didn't look Just right
He always called a halt.
And II in byways we have strayed
It isn't Georges fault.
OF course he chopped the cherry tre0.
But that was long before
The country had enlisted in
The conservation war.
But when he saw that wasn't right
He let his Ratchet rust
He didn't carve out forest lands
To please the timber trust.
And, then, he never told a lie.
That's something we should try
In these cad days % emulate,
When truth Is sometimes shy.
Truth was his watchword, only that
Alone and nothing less,
But sometimes he cooked up scheme
TO make the British guess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-10
HOME CURE FOR ECZEMA

Does it not seem strange that so
many people suffer year in and year
out with eczema?
A 25-cent bottle of a simple wash
stops the itch and will surely convince
any patient.
The wash is composed of mild and
soothing oil of wintergreen mixed with
thymol and glycerine. etc, and known
as d. D. d. Prescription. We do not
know how long the D. d. d. Labora-
tories will continue the Csc offer as
the remedy is regularly sold only IN
S100 bottles and has never before
been put on the market on any special
offers.
II you want relief tonight try a boz
tie at Csc on or personal recomen-
dation
Harper House Pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-10

: While one astronomer declares that
there are no canals on Mars, another
asserts the planet has 600 and that the
Martians are still digging. There be
Ing no way to decide, the lay world
can take whichever view it pleases. In
the meantime all present energy on
the subject is needed in the perfecting
of the one canal we have here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-10

~APE TOWN.-AIl the colonies
n comprised in the South African
~ union are immensely pleased
with the appointment of Herbert
Gladstone as governor general Of the
union. His personal charm is admit
ted by friends and foes alike. and 1t is
confidently believed that his appoint
ment will go far toward consolidating
the union of the various races in
South Africa. Especially pleased are
the South Africans with the act OF
King Edward in presenting to the
union the table, inkstand and pen
which he used in signing the South
African constitution.
Gov. Gen. Gladstone is the fourth
son of William e. Gladstone, the
Grand Old Man" of Queen Wctoria's
reign. He was born In London IN
1854 and was educated at Elton and
oxford. From 1877 to 1880 he was a
lecturer on modern history in Keble
college, and then, after acting as his
fathers secretary for a year, he
served as junior lord of the treasury.
Later he was financial secretary OF
the war office, under home secretary
and first commissioner of works. In
the Asquith liberal ministry he has
been home secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-10

Sealed proposals will be received at
the city clerks Office until 5 o'clock
D. M, Monday. March :, 1910. for
Holly pump now at pumping station,
capacity 1900. 600 in "a hours, esti-
mated weight 80 tons.
Bidders must name sum for pump
and not bid by ton. The city reserves
the right to reject any or all bids.
M. T. RUDGREN. City Clerk.
Rock Island, Ill, Jan. 81, 1910.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-10
Subject For Extras.

'I want to check three trunks" said
the proprietor OF the travelling menag-
erie.
"where are they?" asked the polite
baggageman.
"Out there by the platform. You
will know them because each one has
an elephant attached"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-10
Sensible Fellow.

"Are you fond OF realism?'
Eyes"
az thought 1 heard you raving over
the beauties Of an inland lake in rather
a slushy fashion the other day"
ITS like this: ! am fond Of realism
in literature. Only there do I care
for the real rub. In actual affairs
like them tuned to the IDEAL"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-10

One Iowa professor predicts that
seed corn will sell for $40 a bushel
the coming spring. Still, if you have
any to sell and are offered S9.9S
bushel for It, you had better take it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-10
Feb. 10 in American
History

1763-The French and Indian war e=SS
ed by treaty at Paris. Canada and
its dependencies were ceded to
Great Britain.
f904-President Roosevelt proclaimed
the neutrality of the United States
in the Russo-Japanese war.
1905 - Paul Laurence Dunbar, negro
poet, died; born 1872.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-10

The Terre Haute Star has noticed
that republican fashions for 1910 do
not mention the Ratchet as a necessary
or even tasteful part of the costume.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-10

The demand for diamonds has re-
Gently increased very largely, which
may in part account for the terrible
cost of living.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-10

A gentleman up in Maine has won
fame by eating "a eggs. This ought
to get him good rating with the COM
mercfal agen cies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-10

If troubled with indigestion, consti-
patton, no appetite or feel bilious, give
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
let's a trial and you win be pleased
with the result. These tablets invig-
crate the stomach and liver and
strengthen the digestion. Sold by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-10

Bibles will cost more under the new
tariff; but at least we shall be pro-
tected against the pauper bibles of
Europe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-10

Redemption of party platform pledges
will not make much of a hit with those
nearrepublicans who think that the
pledges were bad anyway.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-10

There are many signs that the
down state cities will get from the
present session of the legislature the
commission law which they seek. They
are not only entitled to one, but to one
that is in a thoroughly workable shape.
These are not Greek cities, electing
"tyrants;" thty are ordinary Ameri-
can cities trying to get good govern
ment by intrusting the legislative and
executive functions to the hands of
few men-men who need a recall law
as a check against the abuses of great
power"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-10
Innocent.

you've seen a game OF baseball7"
"Of course 1 have"
"How do they play itf'
How do they play It? They sit In
the parlor and wiggle their thumbs to
the music Of tewsharp."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-10

The man who always keeps his en-
thusiasm steam heated is usually
enough Of a bypnotist to get some easy
mark to pay his coal bills.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-10
Beyond Him.

"How do you like strictly fresh
eggs?"
"well, / hardly know. You see, L
live In a boarding house, and I never
have had a chance to taste one. sup
pose they are all right"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-10
Never.

at hate to do things"
what of that?"
'They don't reciprocate."
Don't understand"
"All sorts Of things do me-"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-10
Mountains.

"Don't worry over trihes."
az don't"
"No?"
mo. They aren't trifes when 1 get
to worrying over them"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-10

There is no use trying TO i've any
time but just now.
Some people are so slow that time
itself has no use for them.
The man who always keeps his en-
thusiasm steam heated is usually
enough Of a hypnotist to get some easy
mark to pay his coal bills.
One thing comforting about the In
evitable is that there is no use wor-
rying over it.
Most people can talk. but few can
get any one ready and willing to listen
to their spiel.
You sometimes can tell something
ABOUT what a woman thinks by what
she doesn't say.
Being able to paddle you own canoe
makes the more expensive automobile
seem not so desirable.
1t is noticeable that people who talk
easily upon a subject don't know to
much about IT.
The fool killer doesn't understand a
bribe nor overlook a duty.
Explaining a joke to stupid person
is as pleasant as saying the multiplied
ton table 20 yourself.
Frenzied finance IS the kind you
have with the money left out when
you in January are called on TO pay
Christmas bills.
An attack OF the grip IS often :1i-
lowed by a persistent cough. which 20
many proves great annoyance.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
been extensively used and with good
success for the relief and cure of this
cough. Many cases have been cured
after all other remedies had failed.
Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-10

Once more it is suggested that the
town needs moral cleansing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-10
How He Found Il.

How He Found II.
The flying man a mishap had
His engine went amiss.
He murmured as they picked him up
"a hard old world is this"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-10
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

There is no use trying to live any
time but just now.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-10

Some people are so slow that time
itself has no use for them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-10

One thing comforting about the In
evitable is that there is no use wor-
rying over it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-10
THE ARGUS.

BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-10

Most people can talk. but few can
get any one ready and willing to listen
to their spiel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-10

Frenzied finance IS the kind you
have with the money left out when
you in January are called on TO pay
Christmas bills.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-11-09
Crown Point News
Happenings of a Day in Lake County's Lively Capital

Voting day passed quietly and peace
fully in Crown Point yesterday and the
battle of the ballots was ont marked
by any greater disturbance than that
occasioned by the friendly rivalry of
the candidates. Nc militia was needed
in Crown Point and Dog Face
Charles" were prominent only by their
absence. In the evening big crowds
gathered at the Lyric theatre and the
courtroom where the canvassing board
was in session in an effort to hear re-
turns but at a late hour very little news
of a satisfying nature to the adherents
of either party was obtainable and the
crowds after waiting until after mid
night went home, to hear the full re-
turns oday.
Mrs. Elizabeth Mangold, wife of John
Mangold, one of the aged and respected
ladies of Crown Point died at her home
on East Joliet street last evening af-
ter a lingering illness of dropsy, at the
advanced age of II years. Mrs. Man
gold was the mother of a large family
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-11-09

It is not necessary TOT JOSSpi
R~hinesberger of Harrison avenue to
go hunting for wild ducks these days,
as six of them flew into his yard one
day last week and are making them
selves RICH <home. Mr.. Rhinesberg-
er has been looking for their owner
for several days, and if he doesn't
show up before long Joe will be in
viting his friends to a wild duck din
ner.
The christening of the little son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Senscak took place Sun
day afternoon at their home in Har-
rison avenue. Rev. w. H. Halmhuber
performed the ceremony. The little
one was named Martin Henry. Mrs.
Lewis and Mrs. F. Hoffman acted as
sponsors. After the services an elab-
crate course dinner was served to a
few relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Councils entertained
relatives from Chicago at their home
in Harrison avenue Sunday.
Miss Meta Wichman spent Sunday
here with her parents in Pearl street
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-11-09
LOWELL.

h Calkin Bros, scenic painters of
Chicago. are in Lowell painting the big
curtains for the new Taylor opera
house. 1t is interesting to watch them.
They have their paints of various COL
crs in big buckets and put the paint
on the canvas with big brushes and
the Venitian scene in the center of the
big asbestos curtain and the drapery
around 1T under their skillful manipu-
Iation stands out like life.
Mrs. Dewitt has returned from a Wis
it with her son and family in Ham
mond.
Mrs. VIM. Kobelin, Jr., was a Chica-
go visitor Monday.
About 8 o'clock on the eve of cleo
ton two big Gary policemen. Frank
Martin, said to be a sergeant, and the
other a patrolman. arrived in Lowell
in an auto in full uniform. and invad-
ed The saloons where big crowds quick
ly gathered. and until closing time il
was one continuous round of hilarity
They came at the eleventh hour and
sought to fasten down the marketable
vote, or those who can be carried of
their feet by a few drinks, a cigar and
a little soft soap. Fine peace off.
GERS those.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-11-09
IT'S YOUR
Don't Mistake the Cause of Your
Troubles. A Hammond Citizen
ShoHs How to Cure Them.

Many people never suspect their kid
neys. If suffering from a lame, weak or
aching back they think that it is only
a muscular weakness; when urinary
trouble sets in they think * will soon
correct itself. And so 1t is with all the
other symptoms of kidney disorders.
That Is Just where the danger lies.
You mus- cure these troub.cs or they
may lead to diabetes or Bright uis-
ease. The best remedy to use is Doan's
Kidney Pills. 1t cures all Ills which
are caused by weak or diseased kidneys.
Hammond people testify to permanent
cures.
r. G King, Logan street. Hammond,
md, says: Il used Doan's Kidney Pills
and L know that they are an excellent
remedy for baokache and other kidney
disorders. About a year ago I was
bothered by a lame and aching back
and I was unable to find relief unt1
| procured Doan's Kidney PILLS. The
contents of one box of this remedy re-
stored my kidneys to a normal condi-
ton and did away with my aches and
pains. am glad to endorse Doan's
! Kidney Prls."
For sale by all dealers. Price SO
cents. Foster-Milburn 60, Buffalo. New
YORK sole agents for the United States.
Remember the ma me-Doan's-and
| take no other.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-11-09
GRIFFITH.

The E, j. & f. have their new
double track connected with the tow
err now and are now running trains
over it.
Candidates ran pretty close here in
the election. but no definite news can
be gotten of the results here yet.
Mrs. Joe Welming of Chicago is
spending a few days at the home of
her mother, Mrs. John Taylor.
E. f. Schofeld returned last week
from a trip to North Dakota. He re-
ports having q fine trip.
Mrs. August Ludtka. who has been
dangerously sick for the last week is
still in a critical condition DR.. Iddings
of Merrillville and DR.. Houk of Crown
Point were both summoned Monday.
They report a bad case of blood poison
ing.
j. C. Harding of Gary transacted
business here yesterday.
]. W. Hough was a Highland visitor
Monday evening.
Miss Rosetta Orsborn, who has beer
sick with tonsilitis. is much better.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-11-09

Clarence Mann of Roberts avenue
returned home last evening from New
York, where he attended the funeral
of his father.
Mrs. Fred Eggers and father. Hen
ry Reese, visited Mr.. and Mrs. John
Dresser of East Chicago Sunday.
Elmer Schmittle of Harrison avenue
attended the play at Towle's Opera
House Sunday evening.
Miss Dahl of Lowell spent the week
end here visiting Mrs. Jake Wichors
of Harrison avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Morrell of Har-
rison avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Morrell of Har-
rison avenue attended a six o'clock
dinner at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Anderson of South Chicago Sunday.
Mrs. John BlauI of Roberts avenue
visited East Chicago friends last even
ing.
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Market of Indiana boulevard is suffer-
ing with an attack of the Group.
Miss Marie seIiger of One Hundred
and Sixteenth street visited her par
ents in East Side yesterday.
Mrs. Edison Moore and son, Carl, of
Roberts avenue spent Sunday in Lowell
NlSllIHS RELATIVES.
Alderman +. II. Eggers transacted
business in Englewood yesterday.
Miss Susie Simon of Pearl street was
the guest of Chicago friend Sunday.
Charles Eggers of Roberts avenue is
on the sick list.
Rehearsal for the entertainment,
Union Station" at the church tonight.
All those taking part are requested to
be present at 1880 o'clock.
Mrs. John Kidney of Harrison ave-
nue. visited her brother in Chicago
yesterday.
Mrss Clara Luedke of East Side Wis
tied at the HIATT home in Pear street
over Sunday.
Mrs. Harry Golding and daughter
were South Chicago visitors yesterday
Msr. j. Poppen entertained a num-
Der of friends at her home Sunday In
honor of her daughter, Hilda's birth
day anniversary. A very pleasant time
is reported by those who were present
Miss Maude and Leon Rought O.
Cleveland avenue were the guests O
their grandmother in Windsor Parl
Sunday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-11-09

eer, claims he did not see the man un-
til the engine struck him and then he
put on the brakes, but the man was
beyond medical attention. This is the
second death that has occurred with
in a week at the Illinois Central
tracks.
James Johnson, 40 years Tod, 1928
Ninety-fourth place, was accidentally
shot by Alec Anderson while out hunt
ing at Calumet lax yesterday. An
derson received a load of buck shot
from a 12-gauge gun in the thigh. He
was removed to the Mercy hospital.
Johns condition is considered serious.
The Calumet stock will
play for the last time at the Calumet
theater Saturday evening. So far this
season the theater has not been a
paying proposition, and Manager J. T
Corners has proposed to lease the the
alter to VIM. Norris of the American
Music hall, who will convert the play.
house into a South Chicago music hall
patterned in the way of the American
Music hall at Peck Court. Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-11-09

engagements for the blessing of their
new banner, which is to take place next
Sunday afternoon.
NJ. Hart of Crown Point transacted
business here Monday
On account of the fine weather Mon
day a large crowd attended the public
sale at the home of John Fredericks,
northwest of town.
Peter Stark of st. John was a bust
ness visitor here Monday.
Louis Hartman and Mat Hoffman
were at Crown Point Monday to look
after some business matters.
Louis Erb from Schererville was here
on business Monday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-11-09

OF children, they being prominently
known throughout Lake County where
they have made their homes. Her
children living are as follows: George
Mangold, Mrs. Peter Fagen and Mrs.
Henry of Crown Point; Mrs.
Euwert and Mrs. Chas. Buehring and
John Mangold of Hammond and Chas.
Mangold of West Pullman, Ill The
funeral arrangements have not been
completed as yet, but the burial will
be from the Lutheran church, to which
congregation she was prominently
allied.
The vote of Center township did not
differ materially from that cast two
years ago except slight republican
gains in two precincts. Judge John
Peterson and Otto Hildebrandt are in
considerably on the Republican votes,
the former carrying his home township
by So votes. At this writing the com
plete returns from Cedar Lake. 5th
precinct, Center are not in but the bal
ance of the township voted as follows:
The Democratic ticket Center town
shin.