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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-17
SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAP.
TIERS

Nat Duncan, discharged for incOmpo
tency by his employer. goes to the nome
OF his friend Kellogg, who has helped him
in the past
Kellogg sympathizes with Duncan VINO
meets some of his old time acquaintance
at the home of his friend
kellogg wants to help Duncan, VINO n
discouraged. and outlines novel scherne
whereby Duncan can repair his shattered
fortunes.
The scheme is that Duncan should go TO
a country town. dress well, go to church,
work steadily and thus attract and marry
the wealthiest girl in the town.
Duncan decides to follow kelloggs sus-
geStion and with an array OF newly mads
city clothes departs for and arrives at
RadviIlA
Old Sam Graham runs a drapldated
out of date little drug store In Radville.
He has for years wasted his time on vari-
Gus inventions.
Betty Graham. the old mans pretty but
careworn daughter, works In the store.
Mr.. LittIejohn. the Radvtlle editor. be-
comes acquainted With Duncan.
'Blinky" Lockwood is the richest man
in the village, and Duncan. is interested
TO learn that the old miser has a daugh-
ter Josie.
Duncan obtains position IN old Gra-
hams drug store without pay, for he
learns that the village girls, including
wealthy Josie Lockwood. are very fond or
soda water.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-17

why, that's kind OF you, sir; very
kind"
1t was at this point that Roland rose
to the occasion like the noble ass he
is Roland never could see more than
an inch beyond the end Of his nose.
Say, Mr.. Burnham," he houndered,
don't you think you could help Sam
to-
81 think" said Mr.. Burnham, with
additional business of looking at his
watch. I'D like to send that wire 1
spoke Of"
Yes. Roland" Sam agreed meekly,
you mustn't keep your friend from
his business. I'm glad you looked in,
sir You'll call again. hope"
THANK you." said Burnham, moving
toward the door.
1t was too much for Roland's sense
of opportunity. He rolled in Burn
hams wake sullenIy reluctant Say.
Mr.. Burnham," he exploded as they
got to the door. IF you'll just offer
Sam five'-
THAT will dor' Roland collapsed as
II punctured. Burnham turned to era
ham with a wave of his hand. I'm
leaving on the afternoon train, but If
get time l may drop in again and
talk things over with you. There
might be something in that thrashtng
machine you mentioned"
'Ill be glad to show you anything
I've got here"
"Ali right Good day. I'll see you
again perhaps"
This cavalier snub was lost on Sam,
an essential Of whose serene soul is
the quality of humility. He followed
them to the door as grateful as a lost
dog for stray pat instead of a kick.
Good day, sir. Good day, Roland" he
sped their parting cheerfully.
But it was q broken man who shut
the door behind them and turned back.
lingering his gray chin.
Perhaps Mr. Burnham was right.
Only l was kind of hopin'- Now,
Mr.. Lockwoo over there
He shook himself to throw Off the
spell Of depression.
well, well! He's kind, very kind.
With this young man in here and ev-
erything gettin' fixed up and new stock
comm in I'm sure Mr.. Lockwood
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-17
CHAPTER Y.

"a 2 AT had a busy day or two after
ENR that, trying TO set things to
Is V rights in the store for the bet
ter reception and dfSDlay of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-17

All the news all the tlme-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-17

another machine, slightly different,
which does the same work and. l
should say. does it better"
Isis that 500" quavered Sam.
My patent
Now. see here. Mr.. Graham" Burn
ham argued. we're practical men,
both of US
NO, shouldn't say that about my
self" Sam interrupted. Now. you.
sir. can see you're man who under
stands such things. But r.
Nevertheless you must know that a
patent isn't everything. You said a
moment ago man had TO have money
TO make anything out of his luven-
tons"
Did To- Sam interjected. surprised.
Certainly you did And dead right
you are. A patents all very well. but
supposing you're up against a power
full competitor like the Consolidated
Petroleum company. They've got a
patent too. Granted. it may be an in
fringement of yours even. What can
you do against them?"
why. if it's an Infringement
Sue. of course. But do you suppose
IHcS re SOluS ~ lie tOWu just DSCduS6
an unknown ana penniless inventor
sues them? Bless you, no! They'll
fight to the last ditch. They'll engage
the best legal talent in the country.
You'll have to carry the case to the SUI
preme court of the United States if
you want a winning decision And
that's going to cost you thousands
hundreds Of thousands-a million
Never mind \ thousands enough"
said Sam gently. Il see what you
mean sir. It's just another case
where I've got no chance"
oh. l wouldn't put it as strong as
that
But have no money"
Still, you never can tell. III think
it over if / get time"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-17
ITEM FOR WOMEN.

Marlboro, Mass. June I. 1910
I can frankly say that Partisan Sage
has given me perfect satisfaction and
will highly recommend it as a hair
grower and heautifier. and sure
cure for dandruff l also have rec
commended it to several people, and
it has given wonderful results. Mrs.
G. Barteaux, &c Main street.
Cynthianna, Ky, June 8, 1910
I have only used two bottles of Par
isian Sage, and | find my hair has
increased wonderfully in thickness
and luXuriance and beauty. The dan
druff all disappeared. l was wonder
fully surprised, as I have tried many
hair restOrers. though | have found
none that ever has helped my hair
except Partisan Sage, so | can say
it is worth all of the hair restorers
have ever found. and l will tell
many friends about it. Gratefully
your friend, Miss NJ. Clough, box
PIP.
The Harper house pharmacy guar
antees Partisan Sage to kill dandruff
germs, eradicate dandruff, stop fall
ing hair and itching scalp, or money
back It is the most delightful and
refreshing hair dressing in the world
and is not sticky or greasy, the Har-
per house pharmacy and druggists
everywhere sell it for so cents
large bottle. The girl with the
auburn hair is on every package.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-17

trip to the bank and replacing it as he
realized that patience was his part
"Why. hello. Rolandr he cried cheer
fully, hanging up his hat for perhaps
the twentieth time. And, How de
doc. sir?" he greeted the stranger.
Good morning, SIR said Burnham
pleasantly.
Say, SAM" Roland blundered with
his usual adroitness. this gentle
man
Burnham's hand fell heavily on his
forearm.
whats that. Roland?" Sam turned
curiously to them.
"Oh. nothin'; 1 was-er-just goin'
to say that this gentleman's my
friend from Moo York, Mr.. Burnham,
and we Just happened to look in
THE friend you were going to write
to about my burner?" inquired Sam.
1t was here that Roland got a look
from Mr.. Burnham that withered him
completely.
why, no, Mr.. Graham" Burnham
interposed deftly. "Mr. Barnette must
have been talking OF some one else
he knew in New York. p
Didn't know he knew more'n one
there" Sam observed mildly.
Burnham's glance jumped warily to
Sans face. but withdrew treasured.
having detected therein nothing but
the old mans kindly and simple ma
ture. "At all events" he continued.
''I don't remember hearing anything
about the matter (what did you call it?
~
81 s'pose Roland forgot" Sam al
lowed. Hes so busy courtin' our
pretty girls, Mt. Burnham"-
Eyes, that was it, Roland put In
hastily, seeing his chance to mend
matters. 81 did intend TO write you
about it, Mr.. Burnham. but 1t kind of
slipped my mind. We've had lot of
important business over to the bank
recently"
by the way. Roland, did you just
come from the bank? Is Mr.. Lock
wood back yet?'
"No; got off this morning. don't
think he is. Sam. Did you want to
see him"
''Weu, yes" Sam admitted. II guess
YOU know about that, Roland"
..Mean business, sometimes. asking
favors of these bankers, eh. Mr.. Ora
ham?' Burnham remarked
Graham nodded dOlefully. Yes. 1t
is unpleasant" he admitted contiding-
". You see. there's note of mine
come due today. and I'm not able to
take care of it or pay the interest just
now. But guess it'll be all right
Mr. Lockwood's kind, very kind"
I'm afraid you're little too sure,
sam" Roland contributed tactfully-
When there's money due Lockwood
he wants it, and most times he gets
it or its equivalent"
But" Burnham changed the sub
ject adroitly. what was this-burner.
did you say-,that Mr.. Barnette for
got to tell me about?"
oh. just one of my inventions, sir.
I've spent most of my life at it. sir.
but somehow nothing has ever turned
out well-not so far. mean. But l
mean to hit it yet"
That's the way to talk" Buruham
cried heartily. Never give up, l sayI
But tell me about some of these in
ventions. won't you?"
"WelI"-Sam knitted his fingers and
pursed his lips refecuvely-"I patent,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-17

/ ONLY HER SENSE OF DUTY SUSTAINED
HER."
/ IL see it the right way for us. He's
kind. very kind"
Thus it was that he presently called
up the stairs in a very cheerful voice,
Betty. are you pretty near through up
there?"
The girls weary voice came down to
him without accent, Yes. father, al
most"
We'll. then. you keep an eye on the
store. please. I'm goin' to step out
for minute
Yes. father"
And Tiff anybody asks for me I'll
most likely be down to the depot with
Mr.. Duncan
He didn't mention that he contem-
plated calling on Lockwood, because
he feared it might worry Betty
Betty knew, or. rather, OWNED And
she had no hope, no faith such as
made Sam what he was She came
down the steps listlessly. Only her
sense of duty sustained her. She owed
something to old Sam for the gift of
life, dismal though she found it. He
needed her. What she could do for
him she would
Signing, she went TO work. In work
only could she forget. The soda glasses
needed cleaning and the strip Jars re-
plenishing. for the new order Of sirups
had come in the previoLs evening.
After time, to a tune of pounding
feet, Tracey Tanner pranced into the
shop with all the graceful abandon of
young elephant feeling its oats. His
face was fairly scarlet from exertion
and his eyes bullying with a sense of
importance. The girl looked up with
out interest. nodding slightly in re-
Spouse to his breathless q. ,Lo. Betty,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-17

"a 2 AT had a busy day or two after
ENg that, trying TO set things to
q V rights in the store for the bet
ter reception and display of
the new stock. Sperry dropped him a
line saying that the goods would ar
rive on the third day. and there was
much TO do to make way for them.
Between spasms of work Duncan
had his hands full attending to the
soda fountain. Soda water being prac-
ically the only saiable thing in the
Itore, 1t had to serve as an excuse for
;he inqutsitiveness of many of my fell
ow citizens. to say nothing OIL
should put IT. but especially-their
wives and daughters. The consump-
ton of vanity sody In those two days
broke all known Radville records and
stands a singular tribute to the Spar
tan fortitude of Radville womanhood,
particularly the young stratum thereof.
From my window in the Citizen Of
fee I was able 70 keep 4 tolerably close
account of events and obtain a cOnsen-
sus of public opinion. SO far as the
latter bore upon Duncan. it was di-
vided into two rather distinct parties.
one. of course. favorinG him, and this
was feminine almost exclusively. Ira
cey Tanner. TO be sure. confessed with
in my hearing to prediction for the
Moo York dood, but was inclined to
hedge and climb the fence when as
sailed by RoIands structures. Roland,
1 suspect. was a wee mite Jealous. He
had been paying attention to- mean,
going with-Josie Lockwood for sever
al months. Instinctively he must have
OWNED his danger. and it's not in rea-
son TO exact admiration Of the usurper
from the usurped even when the act
of usurpation has not vet been ae"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-17
WHY 1T SUCCEEDS.
Because It's for One Thing Only and
Rock Island People APP
preCiate This.

Nothing can be good for every
thing.
Doing one thing well brings sue
cess.
Doan's Kidney Pills do one thing
only.
They cure sick kidneys.
They cure backache, every kidney
i'll.
Here is Rock Island evidence to
prove it.
Mrs. William A PanneIl. els
Third avenue. Rock Island. Ia,
says: Nearly every member OF my
family has used Doan's Kidney Pills
and they have been so beneficial
that we consider them an excellent
kidney remedy. About a month ago
l procured a box OF Doan's Kidney
Pills at the Harper House pharmacy
and il required but a few doses to
relieve me of a severe attack Of
backache Another member Of my
family took this medicine at the
same time and was completely re-
lieved of kidney disorders. We would
not be without a supply Of Doan' s
Kidney Pills on hand"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn company.
Buffalo, y. y, sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the name - Doan's -
and take no other.
All the news all the tlme-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-17

Mutt was justified in calling him a
''s'picious character" Roland limited
darkly that Duncan knew New York
no better than VIII Bigelow.
And if he did come from there" he
asseverated, Il betcher he didn't leave
for no good purpose"
His temper inspired me with the
sapient reflection that it's a terrible
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-17

from Mr.. Burnham. He considered
the machine with a dispassionate air,
it's true. and admitted its practical
advantages. but wasn't at all disposed
to take a roseate view Of its future.
EYES, he grudged when Sam put a
match to the jet, that's certainly a
very good light"
"An right. amt it?' chfmed Roland.
enthusiastic.
"Oh. it may amount to something.
It's hard to tell OF course you know,
SIR he continued. addressing era
ham directly, you've got competition
to overcome"
Sans old fingers trembled to his
chin. moo" he said. al didn't know
that I've got the patent
"Of course that's something. But
the Consolidated Petroleum crowd has
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-05-22

memory of living man the infant has grown to giant industry that gives employment to 10000 men ill the fields and refneries alone, and whose annual payroll amounts to mil lions of dollars.
 The spring pole rig used along Oil creek has given place to modern machinery, op- erated by carefully trained men. The OK trains that hauled oil in barrels over roads unworthy of the name have been succeeded by thousands of miles of steel pipe line, great trains of oil tanks and the modern oil carry ing-ships, whose capacity in some cases is over s0,00O barrels.
 Everything that coal has done for the east, crude oil is doing for California, and since it's general use, less than ten years ago, ways and means have been devised to use crude oil in California, the same as coal is used in other parts of the United States, and the pub lie at large have shown their appreciation of its value by the adoption of crude oil wher- ever fuel is needed. AS result of this a stream of gold is distributed in California to holders of California Oil Company stocks, which amounts to many millions of dollars per year.
 W. w. Orchutt, one of the most prominent consulting engineers ana geologists in this country, in re- cent report on a California Oil Con- pany, had the following to say about California oil lands:
 ''There is no place in the world where the oil measures are so amply and thoroughly sat urated in California. This makes Cali fornia oil wells big producers and long lived.' He then goes on and cites incidents where even on large acreages, such as 12O acres, the production today has been as high as 9O,0O0 barrels per acre, and the land still producing heavily.
 The investor with sufficient judgment to see these great possibilities, and the op- timism, which generates nerve to back this judgment, will be literally swept to fortune on this great flood of oil which flows through the proven fields of California. The optimism and courage of the pioneer oil men of Cali fornia have made them millionaires They learned the truth of that great saying: zone good investment is worth lifetime of la bor." What optimism and oil have done for others they will do for you, for really only the surface of the possibilities of California oil have been scraped. There are today numerous new companies just starting to de-
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-05-22
TRIED FOR MURDER
Mysterious and Sensational Features in Hearing for
 Coming Week

BOSTON, Mass, May 21.-Consider- able public interest has been aroused in the case of Mrs. Elizabeth Richmond who is to be placed on trial in East Cambridge Monday charged with the murder of Stewart McTavish. Mrs. Richmond was the proprietor of small hotel in East Cambridge, where Me Tavish was found dead last August.
 The alleged murder is surrounded by many mysterious and sensational fea- lures. McTavish was resident of Charlottetown, P. E. l., and it is sup posed that he intended to sail for home on the night he was killed. When the man 's mutilated body was discovered in the Richmond house Mrs. Richmond was found lying in stupor on the floor of the kitchen, across the corridor from the chamber in which McTavish's $ body was found. A revolver and short-handled ax, covered with blood, were found in the rooms. The theory of the police is that McTavish and Mrs. Richmond had been drinking freely and that in quar- rel the man was beaten to death with the ax.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-05-22
Married Girl He Loved, But Was Forced to Thrust
 Her Aside
KNOT NOT LEGAL
 BY ENGLISH LAW
Forced to Marry Princess when Death of Brother
 Made Him Heir

NEW YORK, May 21.-The only TO- nance in the life of King George oc- cured when he was lieutenant in the navy and his ship was laid at Malta the beautiful daughter of Admiral Sey- mour, fell in love with her and married her. The marriage, although it was solemnized by clergyman, was not legal in the light of an act of parlia- ment regulating the marriages of those of royal blood. The British admiralty also took occasion to deny there had been a marriage.
 Children Were Born
 There were children born of this match-whether two or three is not known outside of circles intimately con nected with the royal family. Young George was very happy and very much in love with his wife. Inasmuch as his elder brother, the Duke of Clarence, was living, it was considered that Georges domestic affairs were not of great importance. But the Duke of Clarence died month before the date set for his marriage to the Princess May of Teck, and George became the crown prince. Immediately it was seen that he would have to contract a marriage with one of royal blood in order that there might be direct heir to the throne of royal blood.
 Queen Picks Mate
 Queen Victoria took charge of the situation. She decreed that George, then the Duke of York, should marry the Princess May of Teck. The prince, deeply in love with his wife, rebelled. He wanted his marriage legalized by parliament.
 Queen Victoria and the parents of George would not hear of any com promise; they forced him to marry the Princess May, who was nothing 10th, she having been destined from birth to marry Prince Clarence and become eventually queen of England. As the Prince of Clarence was dead, it was in the line of duty, as she considered it, to marry his brother and become queen of England.
 The "Lady of Malta," as the com moner wife of the prince was called, was gently put aside. She was well provided for and her children will al ways have their every wish gratifed- every wish but the natural wish that they might enjoy the companionship of their father.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-05-22

with the best that is at hand now, and pro- ceeds to create better times.
 The optimist is an inspiration to every body; the pessimist is a wet blanket. The pessimist pours cold water on the fires of his own ability; the optimist adds fuel to those fires. The pessimist links his mind to everything that is losing ground; the op- timist lives, thinks and works with every thing that is determined to press on. The pes simist places damper on everything; the optmst gives life, fire and go to every thing The pessimist repels everything; the optimist attracts everything. The pessimist fights the wrong; the optimist works to in crease the power of the right. The optimist is building force; the pessimist is always an obstacle in the way of progress The pes simist lives in dark, soggy, unproductive world, the optimist lives in that mental sun shine that makes all things grow"
 Do you realize how true all this is? Don't you appreciate that the optimist is the successful man? The optimist is the man who invests for he believes some good will come from such an investment, and as ev- cry real fortune that ever was made resulted from investment, it is op- timism that makes success.
 The pessimist is the man who looks with suspicion upon all invest ment opportunities, and while he is hemming and having and failing 10 act, an optimist grasps the oppor- tunity, makes his investment, and gets his start in life.
 It required generous supply of optimism for men to go ahead and develop what is today the greatest wealth producer in the world-Cal- ifornia Oil Lands-but their optim- ism has been repaid.
 Allen G. Nichols, editor of the coil Industry,' gives a few perti- nent facts in a recent issue of one of the leading daily papers, and he writes regarding this wonderful Oil Industry:
 ''Only half-century old the oil industry in the United States has already exported more than $2,000,000 900 worth of the refined material. In other words, in fifty years the total amount received for refined oil exported has been greater than the value of the entire production of gold in the United States since Columbus discovered America. Since 1866, the year in which sixty small casks were sent to France as an experimental shipment, the amount exported has been greater in value than the production of gold in the en- tire world for the same period Within the
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-05-22
NOW

We, have shown that you should be an optimist, at least as far as California oil is concerned. Now, you being an optimist, we will tell about one. of the companies that will soon stand, if not at the head, at least very near the head of the California Oil Producing compan- ies, and that is the California Ma tional Crude Oil Company. This Company has purchased thousands of acres of land in the Coalinga Oil District, which is recognized as the largest producing oil district in Cal ifornia. It is selling stock for the development of the same. The par value of this stock is one dollar, and the present purchase price is 40 cents. It is only a question of a short time until the stock will be selling at par. We advise the early purchase at 40 cents. Remember this stock goes to 50 cents on the 28th of May and not a share can be bought for less after that date. Now don't hesitate. Buy now, and do so quick.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-05-22

velop their land, in which stock can be bought at extremely low figures Within two years we will undoubtedly find the stock of the great majority of these companies listed on the stock exchanges, and paying the same kind of generous dividends that so many of the other companies are now paying after perhaps only two years of operation.
 All this is possibly interesting reading and we trust that truths given here will sink deeply into the hearts of our readers, and that they will start on the comparatively easy road to making money by having the op- timism and courage to make investment in some good California oil stock"
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-05-22

the first of the year before Miami is producing copper. The entire work re- fleets great credit upon J. Parke Chan ming and Miami will undoubtedly in time develop into 3O,OOO,OOO or 4O,- ,OO0-pound producer at cost close to 9 cents per pound.
 "Inspiration is a whale. Already 3O,- 100000 tons of ore can be figured upon, while drill operations indicate that 50,000,000 tons of per cent ore is not an extravagant estimate for the