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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-04
Sample Helps .~
Frail Women

So many women are dragging out
weary lives just because their diges-
tive organs are weak. The result is
poor circulation, nervousness and the
verge of invalidism. 1t is often very
unnecessary and the woman's own
fault.
The first thing 20 do is 90 look to the
welfare Of your bowels. There the trou-
bic usually lies. All physicians know
that large percentage OF women are
habituaIly constipated, and from this re-
suits indigestion. piles. WEAKNESS. etc,
that women constantly complain or
edies" and things Of that kind until you
nave started your bowels 10 moving.
regularly once or twice a day all your
petty Ills win disappear. Take a good.
mild laxative tonic like Dr. CaldweII,s
Syrup Pepsin for awhile and you VIII
ind yourself rapidly getting better and
stronger. your bowels will regulate them-
then your headaches and and dizziness tes Win
disappear Don't take strong cathartic
pills or salts. but Just such a mild and
Ileasant-tasting remedy as DR.. Caldwell's
You can obtain bottle Of your drug
gist for fifty cents or one dollar. ana
nently cure YOU. Thousands OF Women
keep II regularly in the house and VIII
no longer be without Il. as II cured them
member OF the family. down TO the
youngest child but II you have never
Cox. 400 Twenty-flfth street. Moline, m,
and Mrs. Ellen DUNCAN. Muncie. Ind, and
send TO DR.. Caldwell for n free trial bot
tie. as they did. and learn for yourself
what Il will do in your own case. That
Il WIN cure you. as IL did them. there IS
no doubt
DR.. Caldwell personally win be pleased
TO give you any medical advice you may
desire for yourself or family pertaining 20
the stomach. liver or bowels absolutely
free Of charge. Explain your case IN a
letter and he will reply TO you in detail
For the free sample simply send your
name and address on a postal card or
otherwise. For either request the doctors
address IS DR.. W. ,. Caldwell, 1903 Cald-
well building, Monticello, III. 2
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-04
PUPILS TO HONOR
COUNTRY HEROES
Three German Lutheran Schools VIII
Give Washington-Lincoln
Program Tonight.

The three German Lutheran schools
of the city will unite this evening in
a Observation-Disclosures anniversary pro-
gram to be given at Turner hall. IN
der the leadership of the teachers, l.
Kaspar. z. Rolf and H. Landecl5. the
pupils in the east end and west end
and the central part of the city re-
spectively, have been drilled for weeks
in order to make the affair a success.
There are $50 pupils in the three in
situations. The program, which viii
consist of some 40 numbers, will iu-
clude short dialogues, recitations and
piano, violin and cornet numbers, con-
Guiding with moving pictures A
small admission will be charged to de
fray the expenses of the entertain
ment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-04
Humphrey said Immediate action was
imperative.
ROSENFIELD is NOT
TO HEAD NEW BANK
Rock Islander Declines Presidency
of Institution Soon to Be Open
ed in Moline.

w. A. Rosenfield today declined the
presidency of the new Mechanics and
Merchants bank, soon to be esraD
nshed in Moline. The position was Of
fered Mr.. Rosenfield several weeks ago
when the bank was Incorporated, and
after giving it due consideration, he
has announced his decision. He is a
stockholder in the concern, the capital
ization of which is 100000. All OF
the stock has been subscribed.
In this connection Mr.. Rosenheld,
who soon expects to be relieved OF
his duties as president Of the Moline
Wagon company, which has been sold
to Deere & Co., states that his first in
tention is to take a needed vacation,
and that it will be some time before
he will make any definite plans for
his business future.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-04
DISCARDS WIFE NO.
a FOR AN AFFINITY
Deserted One, from Peoria. Causes
Arrest of William Owens and
May Huntington.

William Owens and May Huntington
were arrested last night by Policemen
Krebs and Bennett on charge of aduI-
terry and fornication. The two were
arrested at their rooms at 637 Seven
teenth street, where they have been
living together for some time and
were known as man and wife. Owens
has been married four times. Wife
No. 4, who resides in Peoria, discover
ed that Owens was unfaithful and
swore out a warrant for his arrest
The case was brought before Police
Magistrate c.. J. Smith this afternoon
and change of venue was taken to
Justice of the Peace George P. Mis-
sens court. NJ. E. Sweeney represents
the defendants and Assistant States
Attorney H NJ. Schriver is prescott
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-04
Quick Relief for rheumatism.

George w. Rooms, Lawton, Mich.
says: ''Dr. Detchon's Relief for
Rheumatism has given my wife Won
derful benefit for rheumatism. She
could not lift hand or foot, had to be
lifted for two months. She began the
use Of the remedy and improved rapid.
ly. On Monday she could not move
and on Wednesday she got up and
dressed herself and walked out for
her breakfast" Sold by Otto Grot.
jan, 1901 Second avenue, Rock Island:
Gust ScnIegel & Son, 220 West Second
street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-04
FOR LINCoLN's SUBSTITUTE
Bill Proposes Statue for Man Presi-
dent Sent to the War.

Bill Proposes Statue for Man Presi-
dent Sent to the War.
Washington. Feb. 4.-The soldier
who fought through the civil war as
the personal substitute of Abraham
Lincoln may have a statue erected in
commemoration of his services. A
bill appropriating 100000 for the
purpose was presented in the house
yesterday by Representative Palmer,
democrat, of Pennsylvania. The
name of this hitherto almost I'M
known hero is J. Summerfield Staples
of Stroudsburg, Pa. He died there
some 10 years ago, and it is at
Stroudsburg that it is now proposed
to erect the statue.
In 1868 when the fortunes of the
federal government were at their
lowest ebb, it was decided by Presi-
dent Lincoln and his cabinet that
they should send personal substitutes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-04
A PROTEST
Democratic Members of Com.
mittee object to Ship Sub
sidy Report.
ONLY ONE SIDE WAS HEARD
Republicans Declare 1t Is Now OF
Never-HOt Fight on Floor of
House Certain.

Washington, Feb. AT 1890 the
house adjourned until Monday out Of
respect to the memory of Representa-
tive Lowering, who died today.
Democrats Oppose.
Washington, d. c., Feb. AFTER
a short and torrid open hearing. fol-
lowed by an hour executive session,
also filled with dissention, the house
committee on merchant marine and
fisheries, yesterday voted to report
the administration ship subsidy bill.
Ten republicans voted in favor of
the bill and five democrats and two
republicans against it. The boiling
republicans were Wilson of Illinois
and Swasey of Maine
The democrats were angry at the
alleged ''railroading' without oppor-
tunity for amendments. Last night
they held a meeting to consider the
party course against the bill, which
is expected to cause one of the hot
test fights of the present session.
Faith Has Been Broken.
Spight of Mississippi declared the
republicans had broken faith with the
democrats in rushing the bill follow
ing a promise to the contrary by
Chairman Green of the committee.
Yesterdays hearing was the first
given the subject. Only those who
favored subsidy were heard, although
various democrats had notified the
committee of amendments they de-
sired to offer.
Representative Alexander declar-
ed:
"Railroading this bill through is
an insult to the minority, to the
house. and to the country at large"
Answering the impassioned appeals
of the democrats Representative
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-04

well at night. I believe there is moth
ing like the Pinkham remedies. =
Mrs. CLARA FRANKS, Il. F. d. No. 8,
Knoxville, Iowa.
The success of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made from roots
and herbs, is unparalleled. 1t may be
used with perfect confidence by women
who suffer from displacements, infam-
nation, liberation. fibroid tumors, ir-
regularities, periodic pains. backache,
bearing-down feeling, flatulency, indi-
gestion, dizziness, or nervous prostra-
ton.
For thirty years Lydia z. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has been the
standard remedy for female ills, and
suffering women owe it to themselves
to at least give this medicine a trial
Proof is abundant that it has cured
thousands of others, and why should it
not cure you?
IF you want special advice write
Mrs. PinlShan1, Lynn, NJ ass, for il.
1t is free and always helpful.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-04
MAY ExpeI SO for "crIbblna. .

Iowa City, Iowa, Feb. 4.-Sixty
students of the university of Iowa,
some of them seniors. face expulsion
as a result of alleged "cribbing' in
a psychology examination held by
Dean Seashore of the graduate col
lege. A number of girls are mixed
up in the scandal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-04
NEAR A JAIL DELIVERY
Plot at BeIIevflIe, ILL.,, Thwarted Be
cause of Unsatisfactory Saw.

Belleville. ILL.,, Feb. A plot to
liberate a score or more desperate
men among the $50 prisoners In the
county Jail here was frustrated last
night because the leader of tho gang
in the plot was dissatisfied with the
saw Struggled in to him. Among
the men to have made the break for
liberty is Willis Clark, a negro. to be
hanged Feb. 18 for numbering an
East st. Louis motorman.
Sheriff Charles Cashel discovered
the plot last night when a newsboy
asked permission to pass a hardware
catalogue to one of the prisoners.
The cells were searched and four
bandsaws, a quantity of rope and sew
eral clubs, made from broom handles,
were found.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-04
President HELPS Orphans.

Hundreds of orphans have been help
ed by the president of the Industrial
and Orphans Home at Macon, Ga,
who writes: I'VE have used Electric
Bitters in this institution for nine
years. 1t has proved a most excellent
medicine for stomach, liver and kid
Fey troubles. We regard it as one of
the best family medicines on EARTH
1t inyigorates all vital organs. purifies
the blood. aids digestion, creates appe-
tite. To strengthen and build up pale
thin, weak children or rundown peo-
pie, it has no equal. Best for female
complaints. Only 30 cents at all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-04
Partnershln Dissolved.

The firm of WINS & Wiegand, pro
prietors of the EIks' buffet on Eigh-
teenth street. has dissolved. Wallace
w. Wiegand has withdrawn from the
business and has not yet announced
his plans for the future. The buffet
will continue under the management
of William E. WINS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-04
look All His Money.

Often all a man earns goes to doc
tors or for medicines, to cure a stom-
ach, liver or kidney trouble that Dr.
Kings New Life Pills would quickly
cure at slight cost Best for dyspep-
STA, Indigestion, biliousness, constipa-
ton. jaundice, malaria and debility.
% cents at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-04
OBITUARY.
James HAYES.

James Hayes, ST., one Of the pioneers
of Drury and heavy land owner, died
at his home in that township at 2:S0
this afternoon after an illness of two
W, eks. He was rs years of age, and is
survived by his wife and several chill
dren.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-04

An attack of the grip is often ;Oi-
lowed by persistent cough, which to
many proves a 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, 1910-02-04
WEYERHAEUSER TO RETIRE
Former Rock Islander Gives Up Bank
Dictatorship.

Chippewa Falls, Wis. Feb. A.
Frederick Weyerhaeuser has resigned
as a director of the First National
bank of this city and will also retire
from the directorage of about 80
banks in the northwest. 1t is said
that this marks his. gradual retire
ment from active business operations
of all kinds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-04
EGGS ALONE DROP
All Other Food Products Rise
in Price at New York
City.
BEEF UP TWO CENTS POUND
Commodity at Which Boycott Is Aim
ed Continues Its Contrary
Tendency.

w dShln2tCn. FeD. 4.-DecIar1ng the
farmer will be the last person consid-
cred in any conflict in which the agri-
culturist is involved Senator McCunl-
Der of North Dakota delivered a speech
in the senate to demonstrate the farm
ers are not receiving a fair share Of
the high prices which food products
command.
Eggs Only Food to Cheaper.
New York, Feb 1.-The only food
product in the New York markets yes,
terday that showed a disposition to be
reasonable was eggs. and even the
best intentioned eggs were regarded
with suspicion by cautious buyers after
the disclosure of the afternoon. Three
hundred cans of liquid eggs, such as
are used by bakers, were seized in a
cold storage warehouse by federal in
spectoTs and condemned. HoteIkeep-
ers complained that some Of their
strictly fresh" eggs, supposed to come
from suburban farms. had been found
penciled with the names of girls who
live in Ohio and farther west
Everything Else Up.
Nevertheless. the price of eggs did
recede. whereas the wholesale price of
almost everything else eatable ad
vanced as resolutely as if the word
boycott had never been mentioned
Fresh bluefish were dearer than the
choicest steaks and about double the
price of roast beef. Cod. halibut and
all other fish advanced sharply, owing
to the increased demand Lamb and
pork advanced a cent a pound.
Beef jumped ? cents and shipments
from the wet were reported in dimin-
ished volume West side butchers,
who supply the better trade, were ask
ink from 1 to cents a pound more
than the same cuts bring in the West
End markets in London, which also
supply the better trade there with
American beef bought on the hoof in
Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-04

wrote TO Mrs. INK
ham and took Lydia
i. Pinkham'S Vege-
table c o m d
and Liver Pills, and
am glad to say that
your medicines and
kind letters of di-
rections have done
more for me than
anything else and L
had the best physi-
clans here. ] can
do my work and rest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-04
Buys 1,25e,oooAere Ranch.

Kansas City, Mo-, Feb. Edward
F. Morris of Chicago, president of the
Nelson Morris Packing company. has
bought the 56,OOo-acre ranch in
Mexico, owned by DR.. w. S. Woods.
The consideration was 100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-04
LEE STATUE AN INSULT

Kewanee G. A. X. Protests Placing
Shaft IN tie Hall of Fame.
Kewanee, III, Feb. 4.-The Kewanee
post of the Grand Army of the Republic
passed resolutions protesting against
the Robert E. Lee statue in the Hall
of Fame. calling it an insult to pa
triotic citizens and especially to union
veterans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-04
No Chemicals for Anty Drudse.

Hrs. Neigb5or-"Anty Drudge, I'm you must use
chemicals in your wash. I've boiled my clothes and
rubbed them till my fingers bistered but they
look yellow beside yours
Anty D1Wdge-FNo, didn't chemicals nor I didn't
boil them rub them hard. used Fes-Naptha in
lukewarm water. Fels-Naptha took the dirt out of
my clothes while you were rubbing dirt into yours.
That makes the difference"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-04
AFTER
DOCTORS
FAILED
LydiaE. Pinkham's Vegeta=
bic Compound Cured Her

Knoxville, Iowa. -" I suffered with
pains low down in my right side for
year or more and was SO weak and ner--
vous that | could not do my work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-04

When blood becomes oecharged with acid continually
S
the uc matter and strengthening and nrhing the blood
which
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, GA.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-04
What soap will you use to wash clotheS2
If you insist on weakening your clothes

What soap will you use to wash clothes3
If you insist on weakening your clothes
by boiling them, wearing them out by
hard-rubbing, putting up with ali the
inconvenience of hot fires, nauseous
steaming suds and yellow clothes, it doesn't
matter which you use.
But if you want to do your washing
comfortably, in cold or lukewarm water,
without hard work and in half the time
then there is only one soap for you-and
that soap is Fels-Naptha.
The reason why is in the different way
Fels-Naptha is made. The results speak
for themselves. Get Fels-Naptha from
your grocer and try it. But be sure and
use it the Fels-Naptha Wayne hot water.
Follow directions on the red and green
wrapper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-04

to the front as an example to the
country, and Staples became Lin
coins substitute.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-04

victories that are easy are cheap.
Those only ara worth having which
come as the result Of hard fghttng.--
Beecher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-04

All the news all the time = The
Argus.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-08-03
ENEgc1lES 0CM
Ia Iful@N .w

Chantilly lace. or the silk lace OF
Spanish shawls, is an effective fancy
for straw hats.
An exquisite Chantilly scarf for eve
ming wear has some OF the designs out
lined with gold thread.
A French locking hat ia large leg
horn trimmed with lavender orchids
and finished With a knot Of pale blue
velvet.
The use OF black lace on white satin
chiffon, etc. IL general. and here one
often finds the addition of the vivid
color note Ia connection with black
and whiIe frocks.
White chiffoa or net covered with
beads of silver. gold or the pure white.
is being used as a lining to many OF
the handsome gowns or waists made
of diaphanous materials.
Among the smart buttons shown
this spring are those of cat steel. set
In colored stones. These buttons are
mounted In mother-of-pearl rims.
matching the stones in color.
The craze for yelling the frock APP
pears to be as keen as ever. and near
ly every smart dress is yelled with
chiffon OF fine crepon. Royal blue.
yelled with black chiffon. is frequently
to be seen.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-08-03
Il Was Thomas.

| to death. Fright and weak heart. o
gether."
But what could have done it," Ger
trude asked He was all right this
evening at dinner. Warner. what did
he say when you found him on the
porch?"
Warner looked shaken; his honest.
boyish face was colorless
Just what told you. Miss Innes.
He'd heen reading the paper down
stairs; had put up the car. and.
feeling sleepy. came down to the
lodge to go to bed. As ] went up
stairs Thomas put down the paper
and taking his pipe went out on the
porch. Then I heard an exclamation
from him"
Didn't he say anything you could
understand" I asked.
.He said something about the grave
giving up its dead"
Mr.. Jameson was going through the
old mans pockets. and Gertrude was
composing his arms. folding them
across his white shirt-bosom. always
SO spotless.
In the course of his Investigations
pocket of the dead buffers black
coat Here he found some things that
interested him. One was small nat
key. with red cord tied to 1t, and the
other was a bit OF white paper. on
which was written something in
Thomas cramped hand. Mr.. jamie
son read It; then he gave it to me. II
was an address in fresh ink:
LUCIEN WALLACE,
IA Elm Street. Richfield
As the card went around. I think
both the detective and I watched for
any possible effect 1t might have. but,
beyond perplexity. there seemed to be
none.
"Richfieldi" Gertrude exclaimed.
why, Elm street is the main street;
don't you remember. Halsey?"
-Lucien Waliacer' Halsey said.
the inquest"
Warner. with his mechanics in.
stinct, had reached for the key. What
he said was not a surprise.
yale lock-" he said. Probably a
key to the east entry"
There was no reason why Thomas.
an old and trusted servant. should
not have had a key to that particular
door. although the servants entry
was in the west wing. But had not
known Of this key. and it opened up
a new field of conjecture. Just now.
however. there were many things to
be attended to. and, leaving Warner
with the body we all went back to the
house Mr. Jameson walked with
me, while Halsey and Gertrude fol-
lowed
Il suppose I shall have to notify the
Armstrong;" said. They will know
II Thomas had any people and how
to reach them. OF course. | expect to
defray the expenses Of the funeral. but
his relatives must be found. What do
you think frightened him. Mr.. jamie
| SOM"
1T is hard to say" he replied slow
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-08-03
THE scANTY NEW SKIRTS.
A Woman Should Well Consider Her
Lines Before Wearing One Of
These Deformitles.

The modern fashions with their
scanty skirts and tied up look about
the heels, does not make for grace
and should be judiciously worn II one
is not to appear ridiculous.
A woman who dons one of these de-
formities should not only consider her
lines but must go to dressmaker
who knows lines. Otherwise results
are deplorable when not laughable.
II you cannot AFFORD to go to the
best dressmakers never go in for ex-
aggerations. Put thought into your
toilet and remember that II women
who are sensible win not refrain from
being slaves of the passing mode with
no thought of incongruity. women who
are vain should.
Go especially slow on the new skirt.
Some are impossibly ugly: most are
unbecoming. save to the -beanpole
type. as they cut us in two; and all
give women a carriage that is a COM
bination of slide and wriggle which
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-08-03

house. with the following diversions;
from ten to twelve. tennis" 'cro-
quet." archery" luncheon al fresco at
once; on the veranda until three: surf
bathing and beach party with picnic
supper at six. Lawn party with dan
cling at half after eight. The guests
took In all or as many of the features
as they could all showing up at the
party. The lawn was beautifully deco
rated with lanterns, fairy lamps and
several electric headlights. making 1t
a scene like fairy land.
A few stringed instruments fur.
nished the music. Refreshments con.
sisting OF watermelons. ices. fruits.
small cakes and bonbons were served
on the porch from the dining room that
opened out on It by a series of French
doors. Automobiles met the trains
and took city guests to the station.
The men wore fannels and the girls
short dainty wash frocks at the dance
and all had a glorious time.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1910-08-03

At dinner party there was a
charming Jack Horner pie made of
pink crepe paper. the top covered
with pink carnations in the center OF
the table. Pink satin ribbon went to
each place. held down by wee white
porcelain jardinere in which one pink
lily stood erect and stately; beaming
against these dainty favors were the
place cards lettered In gold. There
were nine guests and the effect Of the
circle of lilies was lovely. The tiny
jardineres were filed with earth so
the lilies did not fade. This idea may
be carried out In any flower. With the
dessert course. ribbons were pulled
revealing a souvenir for each guest
done up in pink paper. They were all
characteristic OF some fad OF the
guest and created much merriment.
MADAME MERRI.