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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11

was among the dead.
l would indeed have been hard heart
ed if this devotion bad not affected
me. | had admirers. but all their ad
miration seemed trifiing beside that or
this young man who faced death that
he might send me a medal and had
instead only had time to send me the
bullet that had killed him. But
kept my leaden decoration to myself.
No other knew Of ii or that the man
1t had struck loved me. Nor did
intend that others should know of it,
especially those men who were honor
Ing me with their devotion and their
offers Of marriage. l had before me
a career, and / did not propose that 1t
should be blighted by the blue eyed.
beardleSS boy who had been killed by
the japanese.
When Count Gravienieff. a noble of
high rank. offered himself L would
have accepted him at once but for two
reasons. First. I did not wish him
to think l was Overanxious for him;
second. I wished to complete a year OF
mourning for my young soldier lover.
few days before the expiration of
this period a card was sent up to me
bearing the name of Paul Nevinsky.
Was 1 glad or sorry!
l don't know. | only know that
hurried down stairs. There stood the
young soldier, his checks, which had
been round. now hollow, his complexion
a pale yellow. his eyes sunken in his
head. 1 wished 10 be taken into his
arms that my heart might beat against
his. But | controlled myself. | showed
my delight at receiving him back from
the dead. but gave no indications that
it was from love. Gravienieff was
splendid match, and was by no
means ready to permit this condition
of sentiment TO interfere with my TAX
ing advantage of what it would bring
me.
This was Paurs story:
He had disappointed the surgeons by
recovering from his wound and far
more quickly than could have been an
ticipated. He had taken part in the
subsequent battles of the war fought
by the army with which he served and
had returned general of brigades,
covered with decorations.
asked him why he had not inform.
ed me Of his recovery. He replied in
a sbamefaced way that, having sent
me the bullet that killed him, he had
felt that to announce that he had not
been killed after all would have put
him in a ridiculous position before me.
He had therefore put off the announce
ment of his continued existence from
time to time and finally had concluded
to communicate it to me in person. He
hoped that / would not think any the
less of him for not having been killed.
While could not forbear smiling at
this absurd self abnegatiOn. confess
| was touched by it. l could not for
bear taking his hand, and when he
bent forward for a kiss ! could not
help giving him one.
l now had two lovers between whom
it was not easy for me to decide. On
the one hand. there was Gravienief.
who permitted me to understand that
it was a great condescension on the
part Of his family to consent to min
gle its blood with mine. Indeed, con-
sidering that be came of the oldest
stock in Russia and l was noble only
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11

ifornia and other states where pri-
The republican party of Alabama is to
hold state convention in Birming-
ham Thursday to name a ticket to op-
pose the democrats at the general cleo
ton this fall. Another political con-
vention will be that Of the democrats
of North Carolina, who will meet in
Charlotte to complete plans for the
coming campaign.
The Pan-American congress, the
fourth of a series OF great conferences
that are steadily strengthening the
bonds between the republics of the
western hemisphere, viii continue its
sessions in Buenos Ayres, the Argen-
tine metropolis, where the delegates
have already assembled from the Unit
ed States, Mexico and the countries of
Central and South America.
The fate of the present conservative
government in Manitoba, which has
held office continuously under Premier
Robin for the past 10 years, will be
decided by the provincial elections to
be held today. The campaign has been
very Keen on Iue AIuS Vi UOIll PAL '4So'
The governments elevator bill and the
extension of Manitoba's boundaries are
the chief issues of the contest.
The Polish population of America
Will unite with their people across the
water in the celebration next Friday
of the Tooth anniversary of the battle
Of Grunewald, in which the forces of
Poland destroyed the power of the
Teutonic knights and placed their ter
ritortes at the mercy of the Poles and
their allies.
Thousands Of members Of the Benev-
client and Protective Order of Elks from
all over the United States and Canada
are gathered in Detroit for their 44th
annual convention and grand lodge re-
union. The sessions of the grand
lodge Will begin tomorrow and con-
tinue through the greater part of the
week. The annual parade, which is
the big spectacular event of the re-
union. is scheduled for Thursday.
II is expected that fully 100000 Elks
and their friends will attend the con-
vention this year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11
Ffis Weeks News.

So far as the national capital is con-
cerned, items OF live news promise to
be as scarce during the ensuing seven
days as the proverbial hens teeth The
extreme heat seems to have driven all
oflcialdom to seek relief at the sea
shore or in the mountains. The presi-
dent. the cabinet, members of congress
and heads Of the various departments
all have left he capital, and for the
time being the machinery of govern
ment is allowet TO come almost to a
standstill.
The political world will probably
keep one eye on overly and the other
on Oyster Bay, tho Ugh there is no rea-
son to suppose th,N any big news
will emanate from ither point during
the week. Golf. tennis and yachting
will absorb the attention of President
Taft. while ColoneA Roosevelt is ex-
pected to follow the routine work and
rest which he has ursued since his
arrival home from E Nrope, which has
been interfered with only by his re-
cent brief trip to tn Harvard com
men cement.
The political campaigns will buzz
along in Georgia, Texa Michigan, Cal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11

men, trust chemical products, are du-
table at from 10 cents a pound 10 d
per cent.
Beef extracts, one Of the by-prcduct
specialties of the trust, are protected
by duty of 50 cents per pound.
Wool from sheep is protected by
duty ranging from to II cents a
pound, according to quality. 1t is not
known how much the beef trust is in
terested in the American wool clip.
There are conflicting statements. One
thing is certain. The trust controls the
sheep as a marketable product.
Horn buttons are covered by a duty
of a cent a line on the card. The trust
supplies the horn.
Poultry feathers. when prepared for
millinery purposes, are dutiable at 20
per cent.
Leather for betting, rough leather
and sole leather are dutiable at 5 per
cent, and leather gloves GrOm cattle
or sheep or lamb sllins-kid) at from
81 p to 81 per dozen pairs.
Manufactures of bone or horn are
duiable at 50 per cent.
Inc soups widely advertised by CHe
trust are mostly all dutiable at vary
ing rates.
"Embalmed beef" and all the can
ned, dried and preserved meats put
up by the trust are dutiable at % per
cent. This has come to be one of the
heaviest outputs of the packing house
combine.
The different drugs made by the
trusts from the extracts of the
glands ard other parts of the cattle
are all protected by a duty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11
4 Now Road Material.

It is said that a good material for
making good country roads, as well as
for paving streets, has been discovered
at Spring Valley. Bureau county. The
mineral is described as looking very
much like clay and almost as hard as
rock and heavier than the ordinary
rock. The mineral is taken from the
hiIlsides near Spring Valley and IS
run through a rock crusher and is
ground as fine as cement. In making
a road of this material about nine inch
es of dirt is removed from the road
bed and the prepared mineral poured
into it. In d short time it becomes
contract and makes a road very much
like macadam. It is claimed that roads
can be surfaced with this material at
a cost of about $4,000 a mile.
The Spring Valley mineral is prob
ably some kind of a shale, possibly sd
perior for road purposes to the shale
found in large quantities in the vicln-
ity OF Springfield. Cement, as nearly
everybody knows, is ground up stone
Of a certain consistency. and ground up
shaIe probably possesses some of the
qualities of cement. If it is found that
shale can be converted into q cement
material for hard road building, it will
help to solve the problem of good roads
in Illinois.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11
CUFiO.S LATEST.

The Woman FIater Who Fell In Love
With an American Beauty.
Long ago we told Europe that we
had the most beautiful women in the
world. but then Europe has frequently
called US a nation Of boosters. Here
after. however. when we are accused
of Dragging in this direction We'll just
call l. A Coromiias. minister from
Greece. TO back us up He came over
here confirmed bachelor and wo-
man batter. but few days after land
ing said. Were TO choose n wife
would select an American bcauty-the
most splendid the world has ever
known"
And il wasn't long before the Greek
diplomat lost his heart 70 one, his Sc
lection being Miss Anna Ewing Cock
rell. daughter of former United States
Senator COckrelI of Missouri. The wed
ding on July 8 at Norwich, Conn,
unites a couple who have been much
in the Emelight. The senator's dauGh
ter has had a brilliant social career
in this country and abroad. She is a
typical southern girl and one of the
most popular bellies of Washington so
ciety.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11
HuTnOr and
Philosophy
By DUNCAN n. SMITH
LOCATING THE DRAWBACKS.

UNHERE'S Jones; he only sits around
i Or takes an evening nap.
He doesn't nave TO work at all
TO hold his little snap.
l envy him; but. then. to trade
1 fear would hardly suit.
He'd want TO. 4 am much afraid.
Throw IN his wife 10 boot.
Brown has a very pleasant place
To labor. and MS pay
Is quite enough TO keep a man
In luxury, they say.
I'd like TO have his Job: but, then,
Again, 1 wouldn't trade
II IN the bargain / must take
His family ready made.
Black owns a very fine estate
With acres broad ana wide.
To get across It, so 1 hear.
A man a day must ride.
1t would be very fine 10 own
A prospect such as his.
But still 4 wouldn't want his health.
His crouch and rheumatic.
In looking at the other men
To whom the fates were kind
Some drawbacks to their pleasant lots
Along tho line 1 find.
think that, on the whole, perhaps
1 wouldn't swap my place
With them: I'll plug along and keep
My family and my face.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11

to be transported that very day over
the Transsiberian railway to Manchu-
ria. He told me that were it not for
leaving me he would be glad to go.
since he wished active service. II am
consoled. however" he said. that
may have an opportunity to gain some
honor TO place at your feet"
was moved by this. though 1 saw
no reason why bravery should make
me love him. l was pleased that he
wished renown for me rather than for
himself Since he was about to leave
me and might never see him again
had not the heart 10 chill him. SO
babe him gOodby without giving him
any definite knowledge with regard to
my feeling for him. When he left me
before going out of the door he turned
and gave me a look so melancholy that
l advanced step. took his hands in
mine and kissed him.
That kiss put new life into him.
With wave of the hand he walked
quickly away, apparently not wishing
to risk looking back at me again.
The battle Of the Yalu was. l be-
lieve. the first great battle of the war.
At any rate, IL was one of the first. A
few weeks after it had been fought l
received little package and a letter
The handwriting on both Indicated
that they had been addressed by the
same person. | opened the letter first.
1t was from the surgeon Of the regi-
ment to which my youthful lover was
attached. 1t read:
Lieutenant Paul Nevinsky at the battle
of the Ialu distinguished himself. In
charge the Japanese fire was so deadly
that all the officers of his regiment VINO
had not been picked OFF were driven back
before the storm OF bullets except Lieu
tenant Nevinsky. who stood his ground.
rallied small number of men and with
them kept the enemy at bay Till the 9th
ers had returned. then completed the
charge. winning all that it was intended
&c accomplish But in the moment of
victory he was struck by bullet and
carried off the field dangerously wounded
l have attended him and extracted the
ball. He will not survive. He has asked
me to send IT TO you, saying that since
send you he gives you what he denomi-
mates his leaden medal
So many wounded men need my atten-
ton that / feel l am taking time that be-
longs to them to fulfill my promise
This brief message written by one
who was called away from his patient
to other multifarious duties was all
ever received from Paul. ] bad no hope
that he lived. and when the returns Of
the killed and wounded came his name
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11

James WinslOw Of Pontiac has
grove of 5000 catalpa trees which are
making fine progress and promise to
BE- better than silver mine. The
wood, which was formerly deemed of
little value, is used in the manufacture
OF furniture now, and takes a nne
polish. If the trees are replaced as
cut, there will be a never failing source
of wealth in that grove. But few
.-ears ago the impression prevailed
that the catalpa was useful for fence
posts only.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11
The Argus Daily Short Story
A Leaden MedaEBy Sarah J. Atwater.
Copyrighted. 1910 Associated Literary Presa

At the breaking out of our war with
the Japanese had been somewhat sur
prised at the devotion Of a young lieu
tenant in the army who seemed to
consider me the object of grand pas
sion. He was several years younger
than l aud extremely bOyish. We Rus
slams are a fair haired race, but Paul
NeviDsky's hair was almost white
not with age, for he was but nineteen
years old. His eyes were light blue
and his complexion milk and rose,
suitable for a girl. No beard had yet
sprouted.
well remember the day Paul called
upon me to say that his regiment was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11
Napolecn's Grit

was of the unconquerabIe. never-say-
die kind, the kind that you need most
lung disease. Suppose troChes,
cough syrups, cod liver oil or doctors
have all failed, don't lose heart or
hope. Take DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry Satisfaction is guaranteed when
used for any throat or lung trouble
1t has saved thousands of hopeless
sufferers. 1t masters stubborn colds,
obstinate coughs, hemorrhages, grip,
Group, asthma, hay fever and whoop-
ing cough and is the most safe and
certain remedy for all bronchial at
fections, so cents, S1.0O. Trial bot
tie free at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11
July IL in American
History

1IGI-J Ohm Quincy Adams. sixth presi-
dent of the United States. born at
Braintree. Mass: died 1913.
1SO4-AIeXaudcr Hamilton killed in a
duel by Aaron Burr; born 1857.
DISCRIMINATION at Chicago of Cleve-
land and Hendricks. which brought
into power the first Democratic ad-
ministration in twenty-four years.
1S9S-Bombardment of Santiago con-
Guided; last gun of the campaign.
fred
10O9-Professor Simon Newcomb. not
ed astronomer. mathematician and
traveller. died in Washington; born
1895
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11
Where Oar Money Goes.

Figures showing the number of new
offices created for republican politi-
clans by the last session of congress
have not yet been prepared. The pre-
ceding congress, however. created &C.
944 new positions For new offices
created and salaries increased, the Goth
congress added to the taxes paid by
the people the stupendous sum of $780,
b63, 577SS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11

your hand directly out from the waist
line, Selling the other persons hand
in a quick grip and giving 1t q short
shake. Newport and other famous
fashionable resorts have iudorscd the
new method, and it is expected that
all other handshakes Will become OBJ
soIete before the summer is over.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11
Mitigating Circumstances.

Judge" said the complaining wit
ness. II was just walking along the
street peacefully and stopped by where
he was fixing his auto to pass the time
Of day when he up and yanked of a
piece of the machinery and hit me
over the head with it."
What have you to,say in defenser
asked the judge.
Nothing" said the prisoner. IT lift
him, all right. What IS the finer
But was there no provocationT
"You can judge for yourself. 1t was
hot day, and he was the four hum
dred and forty-fourth man who came
Offering me advice as to how to fix the
thing
discharged" said the judge. II
fine the complaining witness 81"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11

Teething children have more or
less diarrheoa, which can be control
led by giving Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and Diarrheoa Remedy. All
that is necessary is to give the pre-
scribed dose after each operation of
the bowels more tha1A natural and
then castor oil to cleanse the sys-
TEN. It is safe and sure. Sold by
ali druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11

your hand at an al
[ Il u q q that sug
EestS You intend to
nab the tiara out
OF your hostess
hair. Instead you
W i'll s ( 4 u d up
straight and lab
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11
The Latest In Handshakes.

Goodby to the stoop and the high
handshake of greeting and farewell
that have been proper for so many
seasons. The swagger set is through
with them. HencefOrth to be up 70 date
in fashionable department you will not
lean nonchalantly forward and lift
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11
Work "a Hours 4 Dav-

The busiest little things ever made
are DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Every
pill is a sugar coated globule OF
health, that changes weakness into
strength. languor into energy. brain
flag into mental power; curing con-
stipation, headache, chills. dyspepsia.
malaria. 25 cents at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11
e. 80 ~; 49,
XvEXG,A,z.::s: "a
~ & AZZ.iI..G
ed
- Used in the
White House

v YANKEE CLEANER looks
4 clean, smells clean, is clean,
- does clean. 1t is invaluable
for multitude of usages about the
home-it does array with household
drudgery - it's simply canned
cleanliness" - absolutely pure
will not injure the hands - no
trouble at all TO use.
Yankee Cleaner cleans wood
work, silver, brass, cut glass,
marble, mirrors, windows, enam-
eled ware, bath tubs, wash basins,
refrigerators, tinware, etc.
You'll always be glad if you just
t,-y this little wonder. If Yankee
Cleaner does rot do all we claim
and prove entirely satisfactory,
dealer is authorized to refund
money paid.
For Yankee Cleaner Ask Your
Dealer
Most all good local dealers ham
die Yankee Cleaner - f yours
doesn't happen to, he can easily
get it for you.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11

Congressman LongwOrth suggests
that the people will like the tariff
when they understand it. They may
also like the congressman compli-
ment when they understand it, but We
doubt if
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11
ksepina EMPLOYED.

"IIe seems TO be very busy"
"He always is"
what does he dog"
Tries 10 make people believe that
he is of some Importance"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11
Taking No Chances.

Taking No Chances.
II forgot to ask
you one thing"
said the prospec-
tive city boarder.
What is that?"
asked the farmer.
do your hens
lay strictly fresh
eggs?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11
Not Alone

"She is such a gossip"
"Weu?"
"Well, I don't think that is nice. do
you"
81 should hate to say So"
why?
"It would seem like such a severe
criticism on our best families"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11
Fine String.

Simple Simon went a-fishing
In his mothers water pail
And. as you have doubtless heard II.
Didn't catch a single whale,
But the sequel wasn't printed
In the little story book.
For he got string Of microbes
Fast as he could bait his hook.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11

great novel win deal with airships.
High class literature as it were.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11
Modern.

as this house for sale?"
Eyes"
plumbing in good orderT'
81 should say so. Plumber looks aft
er il every week"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11
Shut Out From the Sources.


mo wonder Jones is such an igno-
ramus."
What is the reason?
He shaves himself, has his wife cut
his hair and doesn't read the sporting
page"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

any one who tries to cut sosle new
capers with common sense is certain
TO lose out. for style in the article
never changes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11
Sliaht Mistake.

For FIVE minutes they had not
spoken.
Mary" he said at last. II can hear
the beating of your heart"
"Pshaw! That is a man on the hoor
above beating a rug"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11

The Chicago man who broke his
wife's arm because supper wasn't
ready, should be forced TO break stone
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11

1t was the quality of that rain that
counted more than the quantity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11

The people are most wearisome who
get busy Just for the sake Of creating
hustle around them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11

The man who drinks just because
he thinks it is smart is due to smart
for il sooner or later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11

Did you get your share of that mil
lion dollar rain?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 162A
Second avenue. Rock Island. Ill IEn-
tered at the postofice as second-cIaSs
pnatter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11

A.
oidm
the commission
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11

Nothing is more perky and assuming
than a man who has happened TO
make n good guess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11

For sale by Allen. Myers & Co, L. 9.
McCabe & Co. Rock Island Hardware
Company. III & Ehleb
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11

II you know Of any get-rich-quick
schemes pay yourself a gratslty for
keeping clear of them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11

BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11

Sometimes q man swears because
he is mad and sometimes because you
ere.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11

TERMS.-Daily. 10 cents per week
Weekly. 81 per year in advance
have real name attached for publica-
fion- No such articles viii be printed
over fictitious signatures
Correspondence solicited from every
township in Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-11

There are a bunch Of old saws that
don't cut much ice nowadays.
The Nevada County picayune., 1910-10-14
Frocks for SchoolqirIs.

Schoolgirl frocks for very small girls nearly all show combinations this year, Plain and plaid effects or those of plain fabric combined with checks, are perhaps most frequently seen. Just now taffeta is used to trim cloth, and cloth to trim taffeta; moire or velvet may be combined with almost any ma terial, either as a mere touch or as a substantial portion of dress. As Tor old foulards. they may be freshen- ed for use throughout the winter as house dresses combined with taifeta or with yelling; or they may be cut up 10 line jacket or cape. or be re- made as petticoat. Just now some Of the most fashionable petticoats are trimmed with strap-flounce bands or lowered foulard or other soft silk Harper's Bazar.