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The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1910-03-08
The CIinchino Argument.

A young man representing well
known make Of motorcar had called.
discussed intelligently the points of
the automobile he was endeavoring to
sell, had given a f1awless demonstra-
ton
But the prospective amateur motor
list before mortgaging his house still
wanted to be thoroughly convinced.
and so he said: What you say about
your car may be all right The en-
CINE runs very nicely. and it looks
good to me, but tell me one thing
have you ever sold any of these cars
to your own personal friendsT'
The salesman smiled Have l.
Why, three months ago | was engaged
to a girl and | sold one of these iden
teal cars TO my prospective father-in
| law.'
did you marry the girl?"
| Yes. indeed! I've now got the girl
a contented father-in-law and an en-
thusiastic customer as WELL"
/ He made the satellite.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1910-03-08

The man eating lions did not always
get their own way. Five Sikh carpen-
tiers made a staging eight feet high.
and on this they fixed their sleeping
tent. Each night they ascended by
means of ladder. which they drew
up after them. They were warned
that it was not high enough. but were
content to believe that God was all
powerful. One night they left the
ledge of the ladder projecting beyond
the end of the staging. A hungry man
eater on the prowl observed this and.
thinking he could not find meal
more conveniently elsewhere. deter
mined to try how carpenter tasted
Calculating his spring. he leaped light
" on to the projecting ladder. which,
unfortunately for him, instantly tipped
up and toppled over. both falling heav
| ilv to the ground. The lion bolted; SC
did all the men, making for the near
est trees-From In the Grip of the
Nyika." by Colonel ]. FL. P. Patterson
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1910-03-08


Oswa1d's friends were always on the
lookout for some ruse. He once noti-
ned them that on New Years day be
should get the best of them all in some
joke. and New Years morning each
received this notice. Remember 3
They We're on their guard
As they were leaving a house where
they had breakfasted Oswald slipped
on the steps and fell on his back on
the sidewalk His friends rushed to
bis assistance but paused before they
reached him
This is his ruse" some one said.
Clearly the man who was SO proud
of his talent for mimicry was bent on
deceiving them all into thinking him
dying man. for he lay there moan
Ing pitifully. his face drawn and twist
ed as if with terrible pain
His friends stood around and made
jokes and puns and hummed lines OF
comic songs. assuring him all the
while that they were not deceived by
his acting. At last he gave hoarse
mournful cry. looked at them sadly
and then ceased to moan or writhe
In never to be forgotten moment OF
horror and sorrow his friends realized
| that Oswald was dead.-"Souvenirs
dun Vieux Libraire"
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1910-03-08

A gentleman tried the following pc
culiar way of probing the ties or
friendship. He sent letters TO twenty
four intimate friends asking for loan
of a pound. Thirteen of the two dozen
friends did not reply at all. five de-
clined to lend the money, two prom
ised to send it on the next day and did
not do it, one sent his last 10 snll-
lings," and only three sent the full
sum asked for. The supplicsnt and
all the friends he had written TO are
we'll off.-London Mail.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1910-03-08
How Roberts Won the Victoria Cross

How Roberts Won the Victoria Cross.
Roberts noted that sowar Of the
squadron with which he rode was in
great danger from a sepoy with a fixed
bayonet The contest of sword against
bayonet would have ended disastrous
~ had not Roberts interviewed and dis
posed of the bayonet That was barely
done when he noticed in the distance
two sepoys fleeing with standard.
He galloped after the rebels and over
took them. and then he had a close
fight for the possession of the stand
ard. He cut down its chief bearer.
While wrenching the staff from the
mans grasp with both his hands the
other sepoy turned his musket on him
and fred. The muzzle was within a
few inches Of Roberts person. and
there would certainly have been an
end Of him had not the musket refused
to go of. AS it was. be rode away
unhurt with the standard. and fol
those two courageous and gallant acts
In close succession Roberts got the
Victoria cross. - Cobban's Life Of
Roberts"
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1910-03-08
To Rest His Eyes.

The people who quit reading lust to
rest their eyes, might take hint by
inference from the reply made by an
old illiterate. 4 passing man found
him apparently deeply interested In
paper.
On looking close it became apparent
that his paper was upside down. and
he was asked forthwith why be held II
thus
His reply almost knocked the ques
toner out. It was:
Just to rest my eyes"
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1910-03-08
His BAD Break.

How did you enjoy the musicaleT
'Oh, l applauded at the wrong time.
as usual. Thought the orchestra tun-
ing up was a classical number."-han-
sas City Journal
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1910-03-08
a Reversal.

81 suppose you talked lot of non
sense TO your wife before you were
married"
Yes" answered Mr.. Meekton. BE
fore we were married she thought my
nonsense sensible. Now when try TO
talk sense she thinks it's nonsense. -
Exchange.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1910-03-08

Thoughts are much greater than
things. They are vital forces and have
endless effects. What you think today
determines what you will be in years
70 come
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1910-03-08
A Pointer.

The Girl-You're not a bit like a
lover. You never say pretty things. The
Man-Didn't l say that you looked like
a beautiful autumn leaf? The Girl
Well. don't autumn leaves want press
?-Illustrated Bits.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1910-03-08

Doctor-Well, my good woman, what
do YOU want? Beggar-A quarter, doc
tor. Give me 4 quarter and III tell
everybody that you helped me.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1910-03-08

He-So you think married life ought
to be one grand. sweet song? She
Yes. He-And what air would you
prefer for this matrimonial sonGf she
A millionaire.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1910-03-08
Easily Granted.

Tommy-Ma. can 1 have two pieces
of pie this noon? Ma-Certainly. Tom
NV. Cut the piece you have in two
Somerville Journal.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1910-03-08

Death is the golden key that opens
the palace Of ternity.-Milton-
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1910-03-08
lust Like Daytona

AS Resort in which to spend the winter
or part OF it. Daytona is known the
world over as The Prettiest Resort in
FIorida---and the Beauty Of the City is as
the Architect Of tine Universe left It.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1910-03-08

If you are sojourning in Florida and have
not yet visited Daytona your trip 10 me
State is Not Yet Complete.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-02
MAYOR TELLS OF
FACTS IN MIX
ON THE Street

There have been so many distorted
rumors afloat concerning the encoun-
ter between Mayor G. w. McCaskrin
and a stranger on Third avenue, the
other afternoon, that the facts, which
have not been made public authentic
ally until now, are due the public. The
Argus has received any number of in
quiries and the stories of eye witnesses
have differed so materially, while pub
lie officials have declined absolutely to
give any of the particulars, that 1t was
hoped the affair would pass with as
little attention as possible.
Mayor McCaskrin, who up to last
evening refrained from discussing the
matter. stated the facts TO representa-
tive of The Argus. He said: THE
facts are simply that travelling man,
who gave his name as Fred Wright,
had conducted himself in an insulting
manner in the presence of young
lady who is employed in my office at
the city hall When l learned of the
facts. | followed him out of the city
hall across Third avenue and thrashed
him for his misconduct | did not
have my eyes blackened in the miXup,
but sustained a bruise on the side of
my face by striking it on the curb as
we fell in a clinch. The other fellow
bears the best evidence of who Jared
the worse in the encounter. AS far as
the guilt is concerned, Wright plead
guilty to disorderly conduct in the po-
lice court and was fined 81 and costs,
which he gladly paid and went his
way.
Il did no more than any other man
would have done who had learned
that a, young lady had been insulted.
would do the same thing in the case
of any young woman in the city if l
heard that ruffian had offended her"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-02

mission so cents a couple, extra lad
les IS cents. Four big prizes.
H. T. Siemon wants your tin ana
nue..
Thanks be given 10 the Cut Rate
Loan Co, cheapest loan company in
the state.
Mrs. Austin's buckwheat flour
gives you really good wholesome
breakfast.
What snap We did and would have
if that old Cut Rate Loan company
was out of the way.
Jones dairy farm little pig sausageg
and sliced bacon. Delicious? l guess
yes. At Sittig & Stahmer.
Carpenter Coal company. tele-
phone west 295. Please copy our
number in your telephone book.
Hats at half the marked price tomor-
row, Saturday. at the Vogue Hat Shop,
1904 Second avenue, Rock Island, Ill.
Doll wigs, switches, puffs and curls
made of combings and cut hair at Miss
Toliver's Hair Store, 1889 Second
avenue.
Have you seen the fur and velvet
muffs at the Vogue Hat Shop, 1904
Second avenue? Your last seasons
furs can be utilized to make one of
these in the newest and latest styles.
"Oh ye of little faith" you can be
independent now. Everybody can get
a loan with the cut rates we are Civ
ing Oh furniture, pianos, etc. No time
lost; open evenings until 9 o'clock.
1S012 Second avenue w. III.
A sensation in the loan business,
The Cut Rate Loan company, has es-
tablished a new record for the num-
Der Of loans made in one month hav-
ing n@de during the month of Novem-
Der, 166 loans. This is more than
double the number of loans made by
all other loans companies in Rock Is
land combined. 1t shows conclusive
ly that the new plans and low rates,
this rev company is offering is just
what the people want and appreciate.
IF you need loan favor us with a
call. We will be glad to give you our
rates
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-02
THE MODEL HUSBAND.

He leaves his couch at early dawn
And makes the fire to burn,
He puts the eggs and coffee on
And cooks them TO a turn;
Then when the meals prepared he takes
Without a bit of noise
His way unto the bed and wakes
The partner of his joys.
Heknows where all his things are kept
He puts them on, you see!
If when he's home. his den is swept
He laughs right merrily.
He wipes his feet upon the mat
Until from mud they're clear.
He never, never hangs his hat
Upon the chandelier
He is on time at eventide,
No dinner has to wait.
He smokes no fragrant pipe inside
His little home-that's straight!
A washday lunch. he likes it, yes.
And if some talk there be
OF cash to purchase hat or dress
He scorns economy.
So doth the model husband do
In winter, spring. or fall;
He is a saint in summer too
He has no faults at all;
He is the catch to bring delight
To anySmaiden fair
know that he exists. all right,
But I can't tell you where!
Chicago News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-02
CORC0RAN CASE IN
HANDS OF THE JURY
Closing Arguments Are Concluded i'm
Court at 2:3O This After
noon.

The Frank Corcoran case, which has
been on trial in the circuit court for
two weeks, was given into the
hands of the jury this afternoon at
2:3O o'clock after Judge E. c. Graves
had spent an hour instructing the
jurymen as TO the law in the case.
States Attorney L. NJ. Magill closed
the case for the state with an argu-
ment before the jury lasting several
hours. Preceding his talk. Attorney
c. E. Sturtz. for the defendant. made
a powerful talk in which he attempt
ed to show the jurors that his client
was the victim of a conspiracy. and
that he was not guilty Of having com
mitted a crime against children, as the
state had attempted 10 prove.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-02

gives you a really good wholesome
breakfast.
Tri-city Towel Supply company.
For express, call Spencer & Trefz.
Open every evening, Cut Rate Loan
Co.
The Womans Relief corp bazar
Dec. 6 and Z at Memorial hall.
Mound City paints may cost little
more, but! Ill & Ehleb.
Old fashioned pure New York Buck
wheat flour at Sittig & Stahmer.
Pictures of all kinds; also artistic
framing done to order at McCabes.
Let William Johnson do your tin and
furnace work. 1916 Third avenue.
Salesladies are wanted in the various
departments at Young & McCombs.
Mrs. Austin's buckwheat flour
gives you a really good wholesome
breakfast.
The regulars will give a grand mas
que ade ball at Skinner Annex hall,
Moline, Saturday evening, Dec. 3. Ad-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-02
SAGE FUND Is TO
ASSIST WORK HERE
Secretary Francis III. Mclean of New
York Is Visitor in Rock Is
land Today

Francis H. Mclean of New York,
field secretary of the Charity Organ
ization of the Russell Sage fund, ar
rived here yesterday afternoon for a
conference with local charities work
ers and to look over the field in this
community. This afternoon Mr.. Nc
Lean held conference with members
of the Associated Charities at the AS
ISOLATION house. He has looked over
the situation here in company with
members of the association. but as yet
has not made known the real object
of his visit That he is here for the
purpose of assisting in the work of the
charities organization is known. but
the nature of his assistance has not
yet been made public
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-02
THE ICE SKATING
Surface on Hennepin Canal Affords
Good Foundation for Sport.

Surface on HennepIn canal Anords
Good Foundation for Sport.
Ice skating is being enjoyed at the
Henuepin canal. which has recently
frozen over. The ice is three inches
in thickness between the upper and
lower locks and large numbers are en-
joying the outdoor sport. This is IT,,
first time in a couple of years that
there has been good skating on the
canal, and it is probable that many
viii take advantage of the opportun-
ity.
The lakes at Long View park, which
have been frozen over since early
this week, are being used by large
crowds of skaters every afternoon and
evening. a few places along the Mis-
sissipli are also being utilized.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-02

eral miles from Milan. 1t is alleged
that South stole a chicken, a tur-
key and a goose, while passing the
place yesterday at a time when he
thought there was no one at the
place. The warrant came from JUS
tice p. II. Wells office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-02
FOR RoBBING A BOX CAR
Elmer johnson, Negro, Caught With
Goods on Him.

A negro giving his name as Elmer
Johnson was arrested by Detective
James Brinn last night on the charge
of having broken into aud robbed
several box cars in the Milwaukee
yards. He was caught red handed
for when picked UP by the police
he was in possession of small bar
rel of alcohol which he had just
rolled out of one of the cars. He
had stolen a number of other things
including a suit ease, box of can
dy. box containing a dozen or more
pairs of shoes and another box con-
tanning cigars and tobaccos.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-02
Trone Holdina His Own.

William Trone of this city, who
twas injured early yesterday morn
sing while at work on the tank of
Fan engine in the yards of the Rock
eIsland road at Davenport. has an
zeven chance for recovery, according
TO the report of the physician who
is attending him at st. Luke's hos
spitaI, Davenport. Mr.. Trone passed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-02
OBITUARY RECORD.
Funeral Of Blaine sIedsoe.

The funeral of Blaine Bledsoe was
held this morning at 10 o'clock from
the home of his mother. Mrs. Emma
BIedsoe. 1916 Fifth avenue. Services
were conducted by Rev. T. z. New
land, pastor OF the First Methodist
church, and burial was in Chippian-
mock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-02
Delays Peary Reward.

Washington. d. c., Dec. 2.-Presi-
dent Taft daily is being urged TO rec
Ommerd to congress some suitable
recognition of Captain Robert z.
Peary of the navy for his polar dis
covery. Various forms of regard have
been suggested, but as yet the presi-
dent has not indicated what his course
in the matter will be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-02
MAIL CARRIER is ARRESTED
Alaska South Is Charged With Steal
ing Chickens.

Alaska South, rural mail car
rier, whose route is south of Milan,
was arrested this afternoon on
warrant charging him with stealing
chickens. The complaint was sworn
to by Frank Scarborough, an employee
of Edward Coyne, whose farm is sew
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-02

a very restless night, but this morn
ing his condition was somewhat i'm
proved. He sustained a fracture at
the base of his skull.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-02

Cut
Down
Your loan rates
Kerler & Co. make rugs.
Carpenter Coal company
Sell coal. Phone west PCS.
Buy a home of Reidy Bros.
Mrs. Austin's buckwheat floU
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-02
BROYLES WINS IN
PULPIT CONTEST
Claims He Has Been Officially
Recognized by State Confer
ence Executive Board.
SECOND BAPTISTS' DISPUTE
Services Conducted at Parsonage on
Tenth Street-Rev. Frank Dur
den Said to Have Left City.

Rev. R. A Broyles makes the an
nouncement that he has been officially
recognized as pastor of the Second
Baptist church, Tenth street and Sixth
avenue, Rock Island, by the executive
board of the colored Baptist confer
ence of Illinois, which has just CON
Guided a meeting at Peoria. Rev.
Frank burden, who has been conduct
ing services at the Second Baptist
church here, and also claiming TO be
the rightful pastor. has left the city,
according to Rev. BrOyles. The latter
claims that no services have been held
at the local church for two months
My people will continue holding
services at my home, G22 Tenth street,
Mr.. Broyles said There is still di-
vision in the congregation over the
pastorate question, but there are not
more than a half dozen who refuse
TO join in the services conducted by
me. The whole difficulty has been due
to a misunderstanding, and l have
believed from the first that eventually
matters would adjust themselves, and
that we would proceed with our Chris
tian duty as we should"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-02
All Hold Identities.

He does not favor the abandonment
of the identities of any of the cities
includcd in his arrangement. believ-
ing that any move with such a tenden-
cy would be fatal to the plan. Mayor
john son has a number OF sound argu-
ments to back him up. One of these
is that in view of the agitation for
the commission form of government
by Rock Island and Moline, the five
now separate corporations could be
conducted by single commission,
whereas the indications are that at the
next election there will be two COM
missions to conduct the affairs of Rock
Island and Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-02
Battle Goes on Year.

Upwards of a year there has been
an internal strife in the Second Bap-
fist congregation. Certain of the mem
bers were dissatisfied with Rev.
BroyIes and they called Rev. burden
to succeed him. Mr.. Broyles declined
to abdicate. although he was prevent
9ed holding services at the church. Mr.
Broyles' friends remained loyal to him
.and would not attend the church so
Hong as he was denied his claimed
rights as pastor. Mr.. BrOyles carried
his case to the state conference, and
snow declares he has won the victory
that he has been confident all along
swould be his
y The local congregation became so
wrought up that injunction proceedings
were started in the circuit court but
the petition was never heard, and
probably never will be.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-02
SIX CITIES IN ONE
Merger Advocated by Mayor
George F. Johnson of East
Moline.
UNDER NAME OF FARNHAM
Believes Each Community Should
Retain Its Individual Idcn-
tity, However.

Mayor George F. Johnson of East
Moline, in an editorial printed in the
Herald of that city, issued this after
noon, advocates the merging of Rock
Island. Davenport, Moline, East Mo
line, Silvis and Watertown under the
single communal name of Farhnam,
one Of the founders of the city of Rock
Island.
MAJOR Jchnson's points to preCe-
dents u justification of such a course,
chief among them Greater New York,
the several cities embraced within its
territory each retaining. its respective
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-13

Laces were originally made for mems
wear.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-13
FINE OF STEAMER
DUE TO AN ERROR

WASHINGTON, March 12.-According
to an opinion of the attorney general
the Hamburg-American line steamer
Cleveland in landing recently at San
Francisco about SIS passengers. who
were tourists taken on board at New
York for a trip around the world. did
not violate the act prohibiting foreign
vessels transporting passengers be-
tween ports in the United States. either
directly or by way Of a foreign port.
under a penalty Of s2oo for each pas
senger landed.
The object OF the voyage, says the
attorney general, was the landing OF
the vessel at numerous foreign ports
to enable the passengers to visit Diff
ferent parts of the world which are OF
special interest to tourists, and the re-
turn of the passengers to port in CAL
ifornia was a mere incident to this OBJ
ject, and SO far as the nature of the
commerce was concerned ii was pre-
cisely the same as IL after a voyage
to Japan they had been returned over
the same route and relanded in New
York.
A nominal fine imposed at the time
the passengers landed, pending an
opinion on the law by the attorney
general, will be returned to the steam
ship company