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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-16

said so, too. and Fritz ought to know
(his wife had resumed her maiden
name and gone on the STAGE. or
course Sadie was not that kind of
woman at all, but ne had had gen
erous alimOny settled on her. Still,
'desertion"-it did sound pretty bad,
and he hadn't another thing against
the girl. He began to think of what
his mother had always said-that he
was so impulsive and slow to forgive.
He paused in front of an art store
70 take in the window exhibit. He
had always been fond Of really
good picture, and Sadie-she had quite
a talent along such lines and before
their marriage had done some really
creditable little things in oil. He had
been proud of her and thought her
quite Il genius. But she had really
disappointed him there, for after Lad
die was born she painted only at
rare intervals He had often COM
planned about it, but she always looked
hurt and said she no longer had the
time for it. The baby, to be sure,
had been mighty cross day and night
till Sadie was almost i'll herself, and
sleep she had had to rush about and
catch up with her household duties.
But when he came home early one
day and caught her putting away her
easel and brushes to turn her little stu
do Into a nursery he had been severe,
justly so, too, he thought And she
had cried and cried. but was just as
stubborn as she could be about it.
What! Down in the mouth a bit,
old MANI" came Fritz's voice over his
shoulder, and he felt himself suddenly
whirled about and brought face to face
with his own fair bigness in a mirror
belonging to the next window display.
There, look at that continued
Fritz. What has that handsome fell
low to complain of anyway? Why, I'm
happy even with thisi" blandly survey
ing his own reflection, which was so
ugly as to be almost comical.
why, do you know, Mac" he con-
tinued confidentially as they strolled up
the avenue my wife's company is
playing in town this week, and 1 went
the first night for the express purpose
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-16
KEEPS EDUCATIONAL BOARD
Governor Deneen Appoints All Old
Commission but Two.

COMMISSION Out LWOs
Springfield, Ill, Feb. Ex-Governor
Deneen has reappointed all the old
members of the educational commits
sion with the exception of two.
The commission, authorized by the
18th general assembly, was appointed
by Governor Deneen to study the
school system of Illinois and the laws
under which It operates, to codify
these laws and to suggest such amend
ments as were deemed necessary. The
commission as reappointed is made up
as follows:
Francis G.. Blair. state supertntend-
ent of public instruction, ex-of1cio
chairman.
Edmund ]. James, president state
university, Urbana.
A. ] Burrows. president st. Ignatius
college. Chicago
Ayfred Bayliss, principal western
Normal school, Macomb.
". L. Steele, superintendent, Gales
burg
A. F. Nightingale, county superin-
tendent Chicago.
Harry Taylor. principal, Harrisburg
R. f. heterogeneous, secretary Of
commission Eureka
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-16
Antitrust Decisions.

Now and then the news dispatches
tell us of some court handing down a
decision that is "a severe blow" to
such-and-such a trust. Many, many
times have such adverse" decisions
been rendered against Standard Oil,
the sugar trust, and other Of the most
notorious of the great price-hxing cor
porations.
On what portion Of their anatomies
do the trusts receive these "blows?"
They seem to hardly notice their pun
ishment. Standard Oil, for instance,
has been. pummeled, and beaten, and
dragged around on the floor of nearly
every court in the United States. Yet
it is still with us, and apparently as
healthy and strong as ever. Same can
be said of the sugar trust. And the
beef trust Not in our time has there
been an antitrust decision with a real
knockout punch.
An interesting paragraph along this
line Of thought is contained in the
monthly market letter of the New
York stock brokerage firm Of Warren
W. Erwin & Co, as follows: Tn this
connection it may be said that invest
ors should not take these antitrust de-
cisions too seriously. About a dozen
antitrust decisions have been rendered
under the Sherman act. In no instance
has the Outlawed corporation let go
Of its monopoly or ceased to do bust
ness. In no instance have prices been
reduced or have consumers apparently
gained by these decisions. The prices
Of kerosene oil, beef, tobacco and sugar
have averaged higher since'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-16

In the approaching election for mem
l'bers of the lower branch of congress
the democrats only need TO gain IS
seats to secure q majority, and 20
republican members hold their places
by majorities of less than 1000 and II
hold theirs by majorities of between
1 600 and 1000. In view of the serious
and increasing divisions among the
republicans there Is not much doubt
lthat the democrats will gain enough
ITO control the larger branch of con-
gress. That will settle Cannonism.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-16

- The probable passage of the primary
bill this week will relieve the politi-
clans of the state of considerable
anxiety, as they will know where they
are at under any circumstances. The
probability that it will pass with an
emergency clause is a remote one. and
the date of nominations will fall very
late. coming next September. other
wise the bill is much the same as the
Oglesby bill Of last year, with a spe-
cial bill for the naming of members
of the general assembly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-16

Objections have been made to having
two United States senators at the
same time from cities like New York
and Chicago, but what shall be said
of the town OF Wahpeton, n. D.? This
is a little city Of 5000 inhabitants in
the southeast corner OF the state but
it is the home Of both Senators Nc
Cumber and Purcell who do not live
a stones throw apart. a United States
senator is not even a piece Of bric-a-
brac in Wahpeton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-16
Woe Of tho Improvident.

With the dying Of the summer
And the coming Of the chill
Several little things may happen
To unload = passing thrill
On the man who spent the season
Without giving thought or heed
To the winter days approaching
And the things that he would need
There are problems that are pressing
And occasion much distress
When the chilly winds OF autumn
Come to offer their caress.
In July ana changing August
Clothes don't count for such a sight
But they're something OF an item
When the ground is painted white.
All the undertoneE, unfeeling.
Play upon the minor note,
Asking IN a startled whisper,
How about the overcoat?
There's a shyness of provisions
In the bin and on the shelf.
It's a mortal cinch the iceboI
VIII not go and fill itself.
There are many things annoying
When a man IL not prepared
Tor the blizzing OF the blizzard.
And his feelings are not spared
It's no time for him TO idle,
on his duties 10 renig.
II he didn't save in summer
In the winter he must dig.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-16
rheumatism Cured In a Day.

DR.. Detchon's Relief for Rheuma-
tism and Neuralgia radically sures IN
one to three days. Its action upon the
system IS remarkable and mysterious.
1t removes at once the cause and the
disease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits. rs cents
and 81. Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901
Second avenue, Rock Island; Gust
Schlegel & Son. 220 West Second
street. Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-16
1e president of the interests and less

the president of the interests and less
the servant of the people.
The La Follettes, Delivers, Pinchots
and other republican patriots have no
place in the Taft address unless it be
for his silent contempt, while all
honor is bestowed upon the Aldriches,
Cannons and Ballingers.
Mr.. Taft's address proves one thing
conclusively, and that is the need or
general republican insurgency.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-16
Feb. 10 in American
History

1912 - Henry Wilson, statesman and
vice president under Grant, born;
died 1875.
IS57-Dr. Elisha Kent Kane. arctic ex-
plorer. died; born 1920.
S62-"Unconditional surrender of the
Confederate Fort Donelson to Gen
eral q. S. Grant.
1905 - General Lew Wallace, soldier.
diplomat and author, died; born
1927.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-16

again through the above mentioned
component elements in each commuu-
ity.
At the presidential election Of 1908,
Is, 000,0 900 adults were able, amicably,
to express their differences through
only five national parties. Yet the
church requires 150-odd parties TO COM
pass the religious differences Of a
much smaller number of male adults.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-16
Couldn't Use Il.

''IIe doesn't seem TO be a practical
man"
NO. and he hasn't the least bit OF
faith m himself. lie IS always build
ing castles In Spain, and yet when 1
tried TO get him TO study Spanish be
turned up his nose"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-16

If troubled with indigestion. consti-
patton, no appetite or feel bilious. give
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
let's a trial and you will 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, 1910-02-16

The Countess Szechenyt, formerly
Gladys Vanderbilt, has surprised her
friends in New York by coming home
and letting it be known that she has
Learned to speak her husbands Ian
fgl1age. She had a good start when
2 she learned to speak his name
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-16
A Sulostitute.

"Can you keep my daughter in the
manner to which she has been accus-
tomedE' asked the grouchy old parent.
Il think So" said the young man.
"She has been living with you, hasn't
she?"
"She certainly has"
"Well, we might get 4 pet bear
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-16
An the undertoneE, unfeeling.
OF Course.

allow I envy two headed womanr'
"Can't you say enough with one
tongue?"
1T isn't that ut ALL"
isn't it,"
mo"
"Well. what is itf'
think Of the love Of hat on each
head, one an exact foil for the other"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-16

= ME- CLAWS says he has not charged
Anat BaIlfnger is corrupt. He simply
counts him among the suspects
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-16

( In England they make peer of an
obsolete statesman. Over here we
keep him in the speakers chair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-16

A woman's club is sometimes liter
airy and sometimes culinary, but al
ways lively.
The trouble with some people is they
want to be themselves and you too.
The man who doesn't throw any
money way doesn't understand how
to stimulate the circulation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-16

Laura Biggar has been sued for
100000 for alternating the affections
Z or another woman's husband. Laura
has quit the stage, hence the adver-
Using will do her no good.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-16

1t is moro essential than ever that
7'the belt line should be boosted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-16
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
second avenue, Rock Island. Ill EEn-
tered at the postof1ce as second-class
matterl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-16
Grape-Nuts

And cream (chew slowly
The thorough chewing of the
Crisp, nutty granules which
Have a delicious flavor
Will not only put one right,
But give strength of
Mind and body
For the mornings work.
Try it! There's a Reason.
Read the little book. 1.-The
Road to Wellville," in packages
Postum Cereal Company. Ltd,
Battle Creek, Mich.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-16

2 when Teddy takes the notion to
: come sailing home across the ocean,
he will, be our honey boy all right.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-16

Bring In the interurbans by the best
band most feasible routes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-16

An attack of the grip is often :oi-
lowed by a 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
cJG5- MszzT cGses have been cured
after all other remedic7 had 6ailee.
Sold by all druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-16
Exactly.

"Do you know what an optimist isT'
81 do"
"Well. what is it?"
"a pessimist who is operating in n
,air run of good luck"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-16

An excellent reason for keeping your
temper Is found in the fact that nobody
else wants II.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-16


~ been
w and
grandfather OF
he has
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-16

BEING pretty. according to a girls
philosophy, is being plenty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-16

BY THE }. w. POTTER co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-16

A bad habit has lots of relatives that
cont like 70 own II.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-16
Hunor and
Philosophy
BY DUNCAN ~. SMITH
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

WILL the leaders of aesthetic culture
please note that poverty can't be
beautiful as long as it is uncomforta-
BILE?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-16
Generous.

Generous.
have a corn upon my toe.
I'd like to lose 81.
FAY. you can have ii pretty cheap
II you can use 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-16

enthusiastically. 10 cents per week.
weekly. 81 per year In advance.
All communications of argumentative
character, political or religious, must
nave real name attached for publica-
ton. No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
correspondence solicited from every
township in Rock Island county.
GlE9H 9ElNrBe
<TRA6Es E EsieH eo1NclCS 90
Wednesday, February 10, 1910.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-16
Correct.

"What is meant by wise manT
"Meant by it,"
That's IT,"
"The guy that never gets caught"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-16

A Drop.
"He wouldn't be satisfied until he
tried the stage"
Ibid he make a hitT"
"Well. he hit the sidewalk"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-16

Danger Zone.
81 met my affinity today"
"Did you grab her OFF,
mot much. I grabbed my hat and
an"
Douglas Island news., 1910-06-15
Douglas Will Celebrate

The annual Fourth of July meeting was held at Natatorium hall last We'd nesday evening. The presence of the Treadwell Club band and large crowd of citizens started things off with a vim which is good beginning for the biggest and best celebration ever held on the Island President Jack Me- Donald called the meeting to order and was promptly reelected without oppo. sitiou. The motion to celebrate carried unanimously. MT. F. F. Summers was elected secretary. Then followed the appointment of committees to have charge of the celebration, after which the meeting adjourned to meet We'd nesday, June 18th. Because of the con- flictiug dates of show company the time of this meeting has been changed to Friday evening, June l7th.
 THE COMMITTEES
 Finance-Henry Erie (chairman), M. J. O'Connor, P. H. Fox, Jas. Christoe, Fred P. Henson, Jas. Daniels.
 Arrangements-Ma Smith (chair- man), Alex Nelson, J. F. Tompkins, l.. s. Ferris, Colin Blain, W. D. McMillan.
 Sports-Ed Mccormick, E. P. Ken nedy, Dave Kinzie, w. P. Hopson, Joe Dickie, Robt. Coughlin.
 Music-Clarence Carpenter (chair- man), Prof. Wasterlain, E. A. McHam- ilton, Lawrence Erickson, John Stoft.
 Dauce-L. D. Mulligau, J. G. Zim- merman, Jas. McKaana, Francis Corn wall, l.. s. Ferris, Milton Kelly w. H. Patching, F. F. Summers (chairman).
 Ora:ory-Robt. Allen Kinzie (chair man), M. J. O'Couuor, P. Il. Fox.
 Parade-J. F. Tompkins, pr. De Vighne, pr. c. F. Kuhn, pr. Sergeant, L. H. Keist, Jack Mcdonald, c. B. Ben nett.
 Decorating-Louis Keist, Fred He bert, Jas. Daniels, Wm. Stubbins, Sam Keist, Porter Breakiron.
 Marshal of the Day-Richard McCor mick.
 Printing-C. A. Hopp, Jack Henson, A. B. Callahan.
Douglas Island news., 1910-06-15
The New Department

The second meeting of the newly re- organized Douglas Volunteer Fire De. partmeut was held at the City Hall last Saturday eveuiug. The committees appointed to organize Hose Companies No. and reported splendid progress
 The committee ou constitution and bylaws reported 8 form, which after being amended was adopted. This made necessary the election of treas urer and vice president. Alex T. Mel son was the successful candidate for the position of treasurer and Judge Frank Bach was elected vice president.
 Mayor O'Connor reported that the business men of the city were willing to each subscribe fifty cents per month for the benefit of the department, and that number had already paid, some of them for year in advance. Mr. O'Connor turned over S96 which had been paid to him, aud Secretary Me- Milan was authorized to make further collections for the purpose.
 Hose Companies No. land are form ing organizations by the election of foremeu and other officers. Interest has also developed in making up racing teams for the Fourth of July contests.
 Regular meetings of the department will be held the last Saturday night of each month. The next meeting will be held Saturday evening, June 25th.
Douglas Island news., 1910-06-15
Congregational Church Notes

The Congregational church presented festival appearance Sunday afternoon decorated with gay spring flowers for Children's Day. Singing canaries vled with the songs of the choir and chil- dren, and the children themselves, each with a boquet of yellow violets, were the center of attraction. The following members of the school rendered parts in the program:
 EXCAVATIONS
 "Opeu the Door" ..... Edith Jackson "Lifter aud Learners" Elmira Loomis "I Thank Thee Heavenly Father" ... ..... .... Dorothy Salmond "Little Forget Me- Nots" ............
 .....W Winnifred Trounce "Just Little Child" .. Helen Stoody "Just Little Cluster of Violets," =. ..... Alice Spence and May Trounce "How They Helped" d"................ Julia Rogers, Tyyne Jones, Cecil Bach Reading, Reporters for the June Herald. ".......... ....... ...... Frank Boyle, Frank Thompson, Frank
 Bach, Lawrence Cashen Bible Verse. ......... Beginners Class Chant, "Suffer Little Children" .....
 Margaret and Julia Rogers and
 Winnifred Trounce
  Psalm 12l. Frank Boyle and Frank Bach 'The Beatitudes". Intermediate Glasses Little Children of Japan" ..........
 .............. Blanche Boyle "A Sermon in Flowers" ............. ................... Francis Richards "Koluu's Mission" ... Thelma Ninuis Soug, "Golden Sun beams. ........... .................P Primary Class Song, "How the Daisies Grow," "...... Margaret and Julia Rogers, Wini-
 fred aud May Trounce
 Helen F., daughter of MT. aud Mrs J. H. McKillop, and Raymond and Ralph, children of Mir. and Mrs. Fred Tatom, were baptized
 New Testaments were presented to the following for perfect attendance from the first of January: Paul Car penter, Melville Ninnis, Almond Rich ards, Thelma Ninnis, Blanche Boyle, Gertrude Johnson, Frank Buyle, Win fired Trounce, May Cashen, Alice Spence. Psalm books, for nearly per feet attendance, to Lawrence Cashen, Esther Cashen and May Trounce.
 A cradle roll has been started with twelve members and Mrs. Richard Price as superintendent.
 The Ladies' League will meet on Wednesday instead of Thurday of this week.
 A rally of men to grade the church property is to be held Friday evening after supper. A fence is to be built on the south side of the property. Bids will be received for the repair of the roof and church tower.
Douglas Island news., 1910-06-15
Committee,

The big celebration to be held in Douglas on the Fourth will bring many visitors to the city. Why not make special effort to clean up before that day? In many places the streets are a mass of litter, and the lots and door yards are not much better. If each householder will do his share there will be no great difficulty in accomplishing a general betterment. Gather the lum- Der and sticks into the back yards for fuel and haul tin cans and other rub bish to the bay. Come now, let us all work together. Don't let your neigh bors say, "If that man would clean up bis place our street would look real nice"
Douglas Island news., 1910-06-15
Higher Prices in the East

So much has been said about the rise in the cost of living that few facts about summer prices of women's clothing may be used to illustrate just how high prices have scared. A wom- ans ready made suit has cost S3 and upward more this spring than last, for the same quality. She can still buy the suit alluringly marked "9.4O cut from S15," but it has so deteriorated in quality that it has ceased to be "bar- gain" at any price. Actually the suit that is marked s25 today is of the qual- ity that sold four years ago for SlO, says the Delineator for June The woman who bought a pattern and made her own spring suit had to pay S1 yard for common blue serge that she bought last year at 75 cents, or for broadcloth S1.5O a yard for what was formerly S1.25.
 Gloves that were a dollar are now S1.25. Stockings that were while ago D cents are now 5 cents. Shoes have just been marked up. The National Boot and Shoe Manufacturers say it's not their fault. It Is because the public that found meat too expensive reduced their consumption of that article of food. Therefore there are fewer hides on the market, which has increased the oF n, hn l1St thrnn from r to g cents pound. Therefore shoes that were formerly 8 a pair are now S3.50 Women'S sandal rubbers that were D cents pair few years ago are now 75 cents, and mems rubbers are Sl.25. The manufacturers say one reason for it is the automobile, the tires of single machine using supply of rubber that would have made more than a hundred pairs of footwear.
 The kitchen broom that once was p cents is now 40 cents, aud purchaser who recently objected to the price was cheerfully advised by the dealer, "Bet. ter buy now. They're likely to go to Sl before the end of the year." Even a kitchen apron costs more than it ever did before with giugham, which many a housewife has purchased for 6cents yard, how retailing at 10 cents. Staple cotton cloth once cents is now l211a cents yard and standard sheeting has moved up from cents to l5 cents a yard. The cheapest woolen blankets have gone from 5 to 57 pair.
Douglas Island news., 1910-06-15
Bids Wanted

Any person wishing to bid on the apparatus to be placed on the school play grounds can obtain applications of the secretary. Bids should be handed to some member of the committee by Friday, June r, with the understand ing that the work is to be done at once.
 MRS. M. G. ROGERS,
 JAMES MoKANNA,
 G. N. EDWARDS, Secy.
 Committee.
Douglas Island news., 1910-06-15

Have you seen the large variety of hot water bottles and fountain syringes at HeubDer's Drug Store. You should call and see before buying elsewhere.
Douglas Island news., 1910-06-15

You can have Turkish baths at home by buying one of Heubner's Bath Cab inets. Good for many ailments.
Douglas Island news., 1910-06-15
Temperature and Barometer

Readings at 8 a. m. by Be'tzhoover the jeweler.