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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-08

ing. was never known in the whole
twenty-four years of her life to offend
against good taste. She had the fac
ulty when out" not only of keeping
off such men as were considered least
desirable attendants without seeming
to dismiss them. but of attracting and
retaining those who were from social
point of view particularly desirable
She had never known any other condi.
ton than that of wealth. consequently
did not know the value of money. IL
the choice of a second husband. there
fore, it was no object to her.
One evening Or. Pitman was about
TO keep an engagement with one of his
patients. n maiden lady and a hypo-
chondriac whose fancy for medicines
was a source Of considerable revenue
to him. Just as he was leaving the
house there came a ring at the tele-
phone
us DIT. Pitman at homer
This is Dr. Pitman."
please. sir. Mrs. Whiting is not feel
ing very well this evening and would
like you to call"
say 10 Mrs. w hitting. please, that l
am about TO visit another patient and
will call later in the evening"
There was a pause. broken by the
maid:
please. sir. Mrs. Whiting is feeling
rather strange and would like you to
come at once"
every well: will be there directly"
The doctor made the reply after con-
sideration. Each woman expected a
preference. and it was n question
which Of the two he should prefer
The hypochondriac was good for at
least his office rent. while the widow
was ordinarily in excellent health.
But the widow was attractive. and
listening to the aches and pains of the
hypochondriac was a bore. This was
the reason he decided to go first to the
widow
He found her sitting or rather half
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-08

DR.. Pitman was an excellent matri-
monial catch in every way except IL
that of fortune. Socially he stood as
high as any one can stand in Ameri'
can society. His manners were re-
fined He was not only conversant
with conventional customs, but knew
the social rights of every one. In his
relations to others it would have been
impossible for him to commit social
error. People whose education or ins
stincts were not OF the highest type
would watch him at a dinner party or
any social function and follow his lead.
They knew he would not eat meat
with his fish fork.
There was an exact counterpart OF
the doctor among the women of the
place where he lived and practiced. A
young widow, Mrs Gwendolin Whit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-08
The Grating Gent.

No busy little CRATER
VIII pause TO think about
The sure and stern hereafter
When he will be found out.
He revcls in the clover
While reyeling is grand.
And when his day Is over
He squeals 20 beat the band.
When things are coming easy
With gratifying haste
He is a creature breezy
And frank and open faced.
You cannot help admiring
Hns free and easy way
AS with a zeal untiring
He shakes your hand away.
And In the twists and turninEs.
The lodging here and there.
He looks upon his earnings
As strictly on tho square.
And should we call In question
The things that he has done
lie looks on the suggestion
AS an insulting one.
When after years OF plumber
The people call his bluh
And get him. for a wonder.
Red handed with the stun
He thundcrs forth defiance
At those who make the move
And places his reliance
On what they cannot prove.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-08
PLAY INDIAN; SHOOT GIRL
EIgin Miss Wounded by Boys While
Walking Through Woods.

Flgin, Ill. Nov. S.-Edith Metcalf,
l. -year-old Elgin girl, was shot in
the leg while walking through what
IS known as the watch factory
woods near EIgin yesterday. Bernard
and John Belts. two boys who were
playing Indian. with 22-calibre
rife. were arrested on a state war
rant and are being held pending the
outcome of the girls injuries. Ber-
nard Belts is said to have fired the
shot. Both boys we're inmates of the
Seatonville Home for Boys, near Chi
cago, until they escaped month
ago
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-08
Caution.

Tales OF grating all remind US
Legislators can be bought,
And the rising would be leader
Sure will shove US II we're caught,
For he needs a reputation
Just 70 help him catch the vote,
And just now the young reformer
Is the man OF greatest note.
So that II TO run your business
You some legislators need
OF the fearless young attorney
You would better take good heed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-08

The old. old story, told times with
out number, and repeated over and
over again for the last SO years, but
it is always a welcome story to those
in search of health-There is nothing
in the world that cures coughs and
colds as quickly as Chamberlain
Cough Remedy. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-08
The Success magazine in its con

The Success magazine in its con-
gressional forecast reports 1873 sure
democratic districts to 1877 republi-
can. There are Is classed as doubt
full and the party getting a major
ity of these will dominate congress,
nc probabilities being democratic.
This is non-partisan estimate, conf
piled from non-partisan sources.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-08
Good Business Sense.

'I am going into business"
your
Eyes"
Mercy on us. What businessT'
"The undertaking"
"The undertaking. How is thatT
"Well. you see l have an idea that
ones acquaintances will be willing TO
favor one"
Naturally"
"And nearly every one I know as
well as n big lot Of other people IL
going in for automobile races and avi-
ating"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-08
Nov. 8 in American
History

my officer VITO won distinction in
the civil war. born at Leeds. Me. /;
died 1900
1851 - Seizure Of Mason and Slidell.
agents of the Confederate govern
ment. on board the British steamer
Trent by Captain Charles Wilkes.
L. s. y. a delicate international
incident of the civil war.
I50G-PreSidcnt Roosevelt sailed from
Washington for Panama.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-08
Shall Women Note7

If they did. millions would vote DR.
Kings New Life Pills the true remedy
for women. For banishing dull. flag
ged feelings, backache or headache
constipation, dispelling colds, impart
ing appetite and tonlng up the system
they're unequaled. Easy, safe, sure
25c at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-08
uroent Case.

"That fellow is going TO the dogs"
'Do the dogs know itT'
81 guess not"
"What is the Society For the Pre-
ventlon Of Cruelty to Animals going
10 DO about it:'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-08
That Old Account.

"Do YOU know Wilkins?'
"wilkins?"
"TeS."
"No, don't know him.
"Why. ! thought he said you used TO
trade at his grocery store"
That's the reason 1 don't know him
now"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-08
Tannht Him the Tricks.

$50 Billy and you have broken
away"
Yes; he has learned TO love anoth-
err"
'You ought to send him a bill"
what fOrT
"For giving him lessons
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-08

THERE is more difference than ap
pears at first glance between being
good for nothing and being good for
what there is I'm it.
You may or may not be lenient to-
ward the small boy across the street.
all depending upon whether you have
a boy of your own and whether or not
interests clash.
The world doesn't worry much over
a man that whines. 1t is the man
with a long sharp stick who causes IL
10 sit up and take notice.
A man has charity for his own mis-
deeds, but he wants justice for his
neighbors.
Any man may get there except the
man who will not try.
No vice seems quite so heinous after
we ourselves have been guilty of 1t.
If goodness were as contagious as
the grip the millennium would be i'm
minent.
II is hard TO make a man with the
toothache believe that the world is
growing better.
The defeated candidate has a poor
opinion of the intelligence of the av-
erage voter.
Among the pests that ought 10 be
exterminated IS the man who tells US
that I'VE ought TO be thankful"
Every middle aged man knows that
the world has changed since his IA
theirs day, but can't see why his son
doesn't take his view of life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-08

In the excitement of the election,
has everybody forgotten to give a
single thought to the brand of
weather we have been enjoying?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-08
G. 0. P. SURE OF
BUT ONE STATE
CONTINUED from Page One


lican. whatever else may be the out
come, assuring a republican senator
to succeed Nelson W. Aldrich. The
republicans have one congressman in
doubt.
Connecticut-As in Rhode Island,
the republicans have the best chance
to win, although the democrats have a
strong candidate for governor and are
making an active fight. The republi-
cans are expected to win the legisIa-
ture, but whether Senator NJ. G. Bull
kelley will succeed himself is a mooted
question.
Hottest Fight in New York.
! New York-Here the hottest fight of
the fall elections took place and the
outcome is in doubt. The fact that it
! is in doubt is an acknowledgment OF
! the gains made by the democrats since
the Saratoga and. Rochester conven-
! lions, that party not having carried a
state election in New York since 1894.
! The democrats seem to have gained
strength among the business men and
ceive the silent assistance Of many OF
the Olu-SudTQ Republicans WIZ uO
not admire Roosevelt
Democrats Claim New Jersey.
New Jersey-In New Jersey the
democrats claim victory with consid-
cradle reason. Woodrow Wilson, until
recently president of Princeton uni
versity, is their candidate, and aside
from his native ability is making one
of the most attractive campaigns of
any candidate on the stump this fall.
Some Doubt In Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania-A combination of the
democrats and the independent Key
stone party, with an attack on the al
legged business relations of the repub-
lican candidate for governor to certain
well-known interests in the state. has
raised an element of doubt as to the
success of the republican state ticket
and at the same time seriously imper-
| lied a dozen republican congressiona.
seats. The republicans are expected to
elect the legislature and republican
senator to exceed Oliver.
| Ohio Democrats may repeat their
victory of two years ago, when they
elected Judson Harmon governor. Mr..
| Harmon has succeeded in convincing
the better element that he has con-
Quoted a satisfactory, businesslike ad-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-08

One easy way to save money is not
to bet on election results.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-08

There is more catarrh in this sec
ton of the countr.- than all other dis
eases put together, and until the last
few years was supposed TO be incur
able For a great many years doctors
pronounced it local disease and pre-.
scribed local remedies, and by con-
stantly failing 10 cure with local treat
ment, pronounced it incurable. Science
has proven catarrh to be a constitu-
tional disease and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Ca
tarrh cure, manufactured by F. J. Che
ney & Co, Toledo, Ohio, is the only
constitutional cure on the market. 1t
is taken internally in doses from 10
drops TO a teaspoonful. 1t acts direct
ly on the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system. They offer 800 for any
case it fails to cure. Send for circu-
lars and testimonials.
Address F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo,
Ohio.
Sold by druggists IS cents.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-08
HuInOr and
Philosophy
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
BY DUNCAN N. SMITH

THERE is more difference than ap
pears at first glance between being
good for nothing and being good for
what there is I'm il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-08
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue. Rock Island. III. EEn-
tered at the postofice as second-class
matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-08

Good Reason.
"Who are you
going to vote for
for congress ?"
"Oh II IN e s {
John"
why do you
call him Honest
JohnT"
We'll, he never
was ketched."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-08
STANDARD FACES A FINE
Maximum $3O,OSI.OOO If Convicted
in Tennessee Antitrust Suit.

in Tennessee Antitrust Suit.
Jackson, Tenn, Nov. S.-The Stan
dard Oil company of Indiana will be
brought TO bar in the federal court
here tomorrow to answer to alleged
violations of the Sherman antitrust
law. The case will be heard before
Judge John f. Mccall and is con-
sidered of equal Importance to the
suits heard at Chicago by Judge Ken
esaw NJ. Lands. In the event of con-
viction on all counts the maximum
penalty possible aggregates $30,0S4.-
OOO. The minimum is $I,524, 1000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-08

The world doesn't worry much over
a man that whines. 1t is the man
with long sharp stick who causes It
10 sit up and take notice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-08

Among the pests that ought 20 be
exterminated IS the man who tells us
that I'VE ought 10 be thankful"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-08

Every middle aged man knows that
the world has changed since his IA
theirs day, but can't see why his son
doesn't take his view of life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-08

A man has charity for his own mis-
deeds, but he wants justice for his
neighbors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-08

The defeated candidate has a poor
erage voter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-08

II is hard to make a man with the
toothache believe that the world is
growing better.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-07-08
BORN UNDER A LUCKY STAR
Being in Wreck of 10th Century
Limited at Middletown, Ohio.

1t is said that some people are "born
under lucky star" Whether there is
any truth in the saying or not, Miss
lone Reynolds certainly has reasons for
believing in it,
Last week she made trip to Middle
town, Ohio. She was somewhat unde-
cided as to what train to take on her
return. Whether it was best to take
the early afternoon train or wait for the
later one was the question. She finally
decided to take the early one. A few
hours later she learned that the later
train, which she had contemplated TAX
ing, had been wrecked, 81 lives being
lost and score or more injured.
1t was the Twentieth Century Limited
and it crashed into freight with fright.
full results. Had Miss Reynolds decided
to wait for the later train, she would
have been in the wreck. Surely she has
good reasons for believing that the stsr
under which she was born was a lucky
one.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-07-08
GETTING READY
FOR BIG FIGHT
Legislature. Expect Mining Taxa
ton will be the Big Question.

According to the talk which is drifting
among Lansing politicians, the Upper
Peninsula will make unusual efforts this
year in selecting the men who are to
represent il in the legislature of Michigan.
The Upper Peninsula feels certain that
the mining tax question is going to be
one of the big ISSUES of the next session,
and for that reason it is said to be pre-
pairing to weed out all the men who are
not fitted to stand the hardest kind of a
ight, and fight the battle of Northern
Michigan to the last ditch.
No matter what candidate is elected
governor, it is very probable that the
matter OF revisal of the mining taxa.
tion will be the big topic considered this
winter. Kelley has promised to take it
UP, Osborn has declared for a statewide
re-appraisal, Musselman's position indi.
Gates that he favors the same stand as
the one taken by Mr.. Kelley.
At any rate the state grange has
enough influence to introduce the mat
ter, and they will undoubtedly do so
Therefore, the Upper Peninsula is said
to be paying particular attention to the
personnel of its representatives this year
and the next session of the house and
senate may find the flower of Northern
Michigan citizenship occupying seats in
the capitol at Lansing.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-07-08
FIRE DESTROYS
FINE BUNGALOW
100000 Building Owned by Mr..
Papina at Four Mile Lake Burned.
Caught from Gasoline Stove.

The beautiful 55,00000 bungalow on
the east shore Of Four Mile lake, owned
by Mr.. Papna of Chicago, burned to the
ground last Friday.
The building was only recently COM
pleted, and the family had just moved
in for the summer. In some manner
the gasoline stove caught fire, and the
flames, spreading rapidly, soon ate up
the building. Several parties were there
at the time, and one man was trying TO
put out the blaze with sand, and might
possibly have succeeded, but Mr.. Papina
being fearful lest he lose his new $500
rugs, called all hands to assist in getting
out the furniture.
The building was beautifully furnished
with oriental rugs, rare brio -brac, hand
painted dishes and mahogany furniture.
Nearly all of the furnishings were saved.
but four valuable diamond rings belong
ing to Mr.. Papina and his daughter we're
lost. A pet goose was also overlooked
and lost its life in the ruins.
The bungalow was insured for $1,000
and the furniture for 81 900. The build
ing will not be replaced this season.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-07-08
IN PAW PAW
WAS SAFE AND SANE
Some Fireworks but no Damage Done.
Many Here from Away TO Enjoy
the Day on Maple Lake.

As was anticipated, the Fourth OF
July passed quietly in Paw Paw. Sew
eral attended the celebrations in nearby
towns, many went to the lakes to enjoy
the day. but the larger percentage OF
Paw Paws population remained at
ho ne, spending the day in sane and
quiet manner There were many visit.
ors in town during the day, several par
ties from Kalamazoo and other cities
coming to spend the day on the banks
of Maple lake, while others from away
took advantage of the holiday to spend
the day here with relatives and friends.
The launches on the lake were all
taxed to their capacity all day in carry
ing parties to various points on the lake,
and also those who desired TO take a
pleasure ride around the large and
beautiful sheet of water
Firecrackers and other explosives were
in evidence during the day, but TO no
such extent as has marked the day in
years gone by. People are beginning to
look upon fireworks and crackers, ETC.,
as dangerous aud meaningless accesso-
ries to the enjoyment and proper observ-
ance of Independent day. No fatalities
occurred in Paw Paw, and so far as
known none have been reported in the
county.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-07-08
GETTING READY
FOR CHAUTAUQUA
Tickets Are Here and Ear
ly Demand Indicates
Large Attendance.
SPLENDID PROGRAM OFFERED
Entire Course of Is Numbers.
Location Ideal.

Only short time now until the chau-
tauqua will open. The tickets arrived
this wes k and have been distributed by
Local manager Henry Shaefer. A large
number of season tickets have already
been sold, an6 the early demand would
indicate that more tickets will be sold
this year than last. The change in date
from July to August has met with pop
ular approval. The date is from August
20 to %, inclusive, and the country pa
irons will find it much more convenient
to attend at that time.
The program, as previously announced,
is the very best that can be obtained.
Many high class and expensive attrac-
tions will be here. The programs have
not arrived as yet, but are expected 10 a
few days, when they will be distributed.
One thing is certain and that is there
will not be d poor number OF the entire
program. OF course there are some
"stars" whose regulations will perhaps
draw larger crowds than some of the
lesser lights, but every number will be
appreciated and thoroughly enjoyed.
As previously announced in the col
umns of The True Northerner, the chau.
tauqua this year will be held on the
same grounds as last year. No more
attractive or appropriate place could be
imagined than Thayer's Lakeside. The
spot and surroundings are ideal No
matter how hot the day or how sultry
the weather the gentle breezes from
Maple lake will make the place cool and
enjoyable.
Everything points to successful
chautauqua again this year, and it is
expected that large crowds will plan to
he present for every number on the pro-
gram. There will be Is numbers this
year extending over two Sundays. The
price of season tickets is the same as
last year, 50 for adults and 81 for chill
dren.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-07-08
JULY s.
"TRIPE HAIR CUT"
The LATEST STYLE
Fred Dibbie the Originator and is a
Living Example of the New Style.
deacon" Salisbury the Artist.

Fred Dibble is doing his best to start
new sty in hair cuttirg at the Dibble
X Salisbury tonsorial parlors. The style
Is original with Fred and he starts out
with having the ordeal Inflicted upon
himself first. The cut is not a difficult
one to execute and is done by simply
clipping the head then shaving the top
so that it resembles the top side of bill.
lard ball Deacon" Salisbury vas the
artist and the first job, in the language
OF the street, was peach" Fred is in
hopes that the new style, which has been
named the "Tripe Hair Gut" will be-
come popular 10 Paw Paw, but be GER
tainly cannot see himself as others see
him or he would not be guilty of enter.
tanning such thoughts.
What happened when Fred went home
with that hair cut would make interest.
ing reading. Out of friendship for the
parties, however, The True Northerner
refrains from giving particulars. Up to
this writing we have heard of no one
brave enough to have the "tripe hair
cut" Inflicted upon him, and it is ru.
mored that Fred has made solemn
promise, to at least one person, that
never again for him.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-07-08
MORTALITY AND
BIRTH RECORD
Shows Large Increase in Population
of Michigan During the Month
of Nav. Stork Busy.

There we're 3,l05 deaths reported in
the Department of State as having oc
Cured during the month Of May. This
number corresponds TO an annual death
rate of 1879 per 1000 estimated popula-
tion. The number noted is exclusive Of
204 shllbirths returned as deaths. AS
compared with the month Immediately
preceding, decrease of 323 is noted,
while an increase of % is noted over the
corresponding moth Of 1909
BY ages there were SOB infants under
one year of age; 2l3 deaths of children
aged to years, both inclusive; and
9lS deaths of elderly persons aged 90
years and over.
Important causes of deaths were as
follows: Pulmonary tuberculosis, 200;
other forms of tuberculosis, A; typhoid
fever, 2S; diphtheria aud Group, 2S; scar
let fever, 81 measles, %: whooping
cough, 40: pneumonia aud bronchopneu
monia, 2l3; disrrhoea and cnteritis, un.
der 2 years of age, 81; meningitis, 25i in
fuenza, 3S; cancer, lat; violence, 1874
There were 1862 birth returned to the
Department as having occurred during
the month of May. This corresponds to
an annual birth rate of 22,0 per 1000 es-
timated population. The number noted
exceeds that reported for April by 379
The number of births in Van Buren,
during the month was 40 and the num-
Der OF deaths 35 This shows a healthy
increase in the population of the county
for the month
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-07-08
IDLE HOUR CHANGED HANDS.
Popular Amusement Palace Sold to
Dowagiac Parties. Has Prospered
Under Thayer's Manaeement.

The Idle Hour theater has been sold
to L. w. Peck and son of Dowagiac, who
took possession last Tuesday. The
transfer also includes the theater at De-
catur, which Mr.. Thayer has been run
ming for some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. e. Thayer, who have
conducted the business during the past
year, desire to thank the people of Paw
Paw and vicinity for the cordial treat
ment and liberal patronage accorded
them, and bespeak for the new manage
ment continuation of the same.
Mr. and Mrs. Thayer have made many
friends during their stay in Paw Paw.
Their plans for the future are not as yet
known, but it is to be hoped that they
may decide to remain in our midst.