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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-19
CONVENTION.

Headquarters Democratic state Cen
trail Committee Of Illinois. Chicago, Ill,
Aug. 9.
A convention of the Democracy of
Illinois is hereby called to meet on Fri
day, Sept. 20, 1910. at noon, at the audit
forum of the city hall in the city Of
East st. Louis, for the following pur-
poses. viz:
To nominate three candidates for
trustees of the University of Illinois.
To adopt a party platform,
To transact such other business as
may properly be presented.
The said convention will he composed
Of delegates from the several counties
Of the state of Illinois. to be selected
under the provisions OF the primary
election laws in force July l. 1910.
The basis of representation for the
counties Will be one delegate for every
400 votes and major fraction thereof
cast for the Bryan and Kern electors of
the democratic ticket Of 1908.
The total number of delegates which
shall compose the convention is LAO,
and the number OF delegates to which
each county is entitled is as follows:
Counties. Delegates.
Alexander ..-.-. ...-... ---..-..--.. 3
Bond $3.50. ........-... .-...... 4
Boone $500. -....-.- -...-...------. j
Brown 1900 .....-... .-..--...-...
bureau ..--..'.. -.....'. -..-..-.'s-
C2lhOuh -.'..-'. .....'.'--
SdI OIA 800 ." ''--" . - q
CaSS .-..--..- .-....-..
SnTlStldh 800. '-.''.-. '..' -'-"--- -
lark 1890. $500 -''''. .-''-..-'.
Gay $500 --'..'... $3.50 10000
clinton -.-... ......-... ...........-
coles ...... ..-.-. ..-........ ~
COOK - .'..'. .'.-'.' '.'''''''.' SSS
- IH.it 1890 '-'''''-
Dewitt .-.-.. ...--. $3.50. ........- =
Douglas ......... .---.--- --.-......
DnBaBe ...... .....'.- ...'.-...-'''
Edgar .....---..... ..-...-...
EdWards 800. '--.-.- .'''''.-''''-
Ef1ngham ....-. .-.--..- -...-..---.
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-19

accuse me to the company. BE hadn't
the secret an hour before l had bor-
rowed-I hadn't the money to pur-
chaSe-the best horse in the place and
was galloping away. / knew that II l
was wanted it would be supposed
had made for the coast in order to
take ship and get out of the country
1t was a month after l had left with
my diamond that / made up my mind
to take the risk of getting across the
Atlantic ocean. knew / could man
age it all right IL it were not for the
wireless telegraph. But what can
man do when an enemy traces him
aboard a ship that requires from one
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-19

Representative Mckinley of Califor-
MIA, a Cannonite, whom the voters of
his district have decided they can bet
ter do without, is engaged by the re-
publican congressional committee to
stump Virginia, North Carolina and
Tennessee; probably on the theory
that he can't do very much harm in
those states
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-19
Slim Piekinn.

"He IS as poor as Jobs turkey"
but turkeys had not been discov
cred in the days OF Job"
THAT was what made them 50 poor
Their owner couldn't locate the bird
20 throw sheIIed corn 10 them"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-19

Candidly speaking, the democrats of
the Thirty-third district are capable of
attending to their own affairs without
dictation from the Chicago Tribune or
the self-constituted Legislative Voters
league
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-19
The cruder Varieties.

what is the name Of that warbler
that is singing so sweetly in the Teep
asked gushing young person.
II do not know" frankly admitted
the great detective.
But / thought you were making q
study OF modern birdsE"
"Only jailbirds. darling"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-19
Course.
Practical Idea.

History. it IS said, always repeat
itself"
Does it. paE,
"YeS"
'Then I wish it would repeat itsel
when the teacher calls on me 10 re
cite and can't repeat It"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-19
II Makes Good.

"It IS said that she is n wonderfully
clever talker."
''Yes. but it is not remarknhle-"
isn't itY'
mo"
why
because IT is her money that talk
for her"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-19
Depends.

"Arc you fond OF datesY'
"Datest"
"Yes"
"Well. that depends"
"How depends;'
''On who the other half of the sketch
IS"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-19

Man wants but little here below
Food. Taiment. warmth and candle
light
But woman balances the scale.
For she wants everything in sight
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-19

The Rock Island county republican
machine is smashed-even If Campbell
did pull through at the last moment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-19
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at asa
Second avenue. Rock Island. III IEn-
tered at the posto.ice a. second-class
nstter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-19

THERE may be room at the top. but
the fellow up there is pretty apt
to think he is occupying all the space.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-19

The only way to suppress some peo-
pie is to place them in a cold storage
house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-19

1t doesn't m1tter at all 10 a man
how much woman doesn't think IA
she is pretty anc lets him look at her.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-19

BY THE ). w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-19

The devil may have claims on every
man. but even the most straightfor-
ward refuse to acknowledge them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-19

The way not to keep a secret is by
getting into pickle With It.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-19
HuH1Or and
Philosophy
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
By DvNcAN m. SMITH


THERE may be room at the top. but
the fellow up there is pretty apt
to think he is occupying all the space.
1t doesn't mltter at all 10 a man
how much woman doesn't think IA
she is pretty anc lets him look at her.
Plenty of mouey would be a good
thing 10 have, but who ever had plen-
ty?
We are all,quite willing TO help tho
other fellow-at his expense.
The only way to be brave is never
to think of being afraid.
The devil may have claims on every
man. but even the most straightfor'
ward refuse to acknowledge them.
The only way to suppress some peo-
pie is to place then in a cold storage
house.
The way not to keep q secret is by
getting into a pickle with It.
When you call a mans blum the an
swer is sometimes swift and sudden
and overpOwering.
Lots of US are too busy loaftng TO
have any time at all to work.
Silence is said TO be golden. and 1t
is also said that money talks Still, we
don't find any free silver.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-19

The only way to be brave is never
TO think of being afraid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-19

Plenty of mouey would be a good
thing 70 have, but who ever had plen.
ty?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-19

We are alllquite willing TO help tho
other fellOw-at his expense.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-19

When you call a mans blum the an
swer is sometimes swift and sudden
and overpOwering.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-19
Don't Break Down.

I. B. Craig Secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-19

Monday, September 10, 1910.
The Holly chieftain., 1910-10-28
EATS What he LIKES
after TAKING FREE SAMPLE

II VIII be welcome news to dyspeptic3
80 learn Of "A remedy that, In the opinion
ut thousands, is an absolute cure for iE-
digestion and all forms of stomach trcG-
bic, and, better still. it Is guaranteed
do so. The remedy is Dr. Caldwell B..
syrup Pepsln.
We all know the value OF pure pcIsin
in indigestion, and add to this some ,N-
certiona! laxative ingredients and You,
have Il truly wonderful remedy. Mr. =.
". worthy Of Forsythe. Ca. got to Tic
I'oiat where he could not oven cat or d.
Eest vegetables and after many yea"H -
seeking he found the cure In pr. Clll-
w"ii's Syrup Pcpsin. Glr. HuGv -tsncr or
,,,,,,.t ,,,.h q, -,
IN0r"'r "n1 is now cured. HGudrcCi 6.
oEHcrs would r!aGlr testify.
1t is a guaranteed cure FOR indigestion.
The Holly chieftain., 1910-10-28

Do you love your town? DO you have
any concern for its future! Would you
like to see it grow, prosper and extend
its trade and influence? II you do, then
ask yourself these questions: "Do
help support and maintain its institu-
tions? Do encourage every movement
looking to the up.buildins of the town?
DO l speak good word for the town and
the people at every opportunity? Do
lend assistance to its industries? Do
pa,ronize them? Do fully understand
the duties devoivine upon me as cit-
zen?' II you cannot answer these ques.
tions in the affirmative then you are not
only stumbling block but detriment
to any community.
The Holly chieftain., 1910-10-28
The Holly Lecture Course

kellogg Haius Concert. Oct. 3lst:
Houston. the Magininn. Dec 9TH:
John B. Ratio Amprrsonator, Jan.
Dist: Gertrude Miller Concert Co.
Feb. llth: Adrian NJ. Newens,
Monologist. April, 18th.
All these entertainments are
Redpnth Lyceum Br,rean attrac-
lions. They arr sure to please.
Season tickets for the entire
course of five numbers including
reserved seats. vii be -. school
tickets II 30. sing adm ssion viii
be fifty cents, except for the kel.
loyg- Haines concert; single admis-
sion tickets for this entertainment
will be seventy-tivr cents. Season
aud single tickets can be bought at
lkelman s drug stor on and after
Saturday, Oct. Z2nd when seats
for the first number the Kellogg
Hnines Concert. can be reserved.
Subscribers will please call there
and get their tickets and reserved
seats The entertainments will all
be given in the HoII, opera house.
The Holly chieftain., 1910-10-28

constipation. biliousness. headaches, gas
on the stomach and similar complaints
\ bottle can be had at any drug store
or fifty cents or a dollar. but il you wish
20 make test of it first send your ad-
.1rpSs to DR.. Caldwell and he will supply
free sample bottle, sent direct to your
ddress.' You Will soon admit that you
ave found something to replace salts
ctthartics breath perfumes and other
temporary reliefs Syrup Pepsin will cure
yHir permanently
Or Caldwell does not feel that the
purchase of his remedy ends his obli-
ration. He has specialized in stomach
yer and bowel diseases for over forty
ears and will be pleased to give the
-'adcr any advice on the subject free
It charge. All are welcome to write
him. Whether for the medical advice
nr the frec samre address him Dr.
v. r. Cniiwcll, 402 Caldwell building,
-Iontceiio. Iii.
The Holly chieftain., 1910-10-28
NcHe. Sl citing

We invite the ladies' and ladies
with escorts Tuesday night Of each
week
Gentlemen without Ladies will
not be allowed on the floor on
Tuesday. 7 30 TO 1910 p. m.
Skates for everybody.
W. K. Wright, prop'r.
The Holly chieftain., 1910-10-28
in1p6rrinerCe.

"Wiil you marry me-
ever bad
Il knew it is. But you've got To have
your first proposal some day. no mat
ter how old you are. Well:"-Cleve-
land Leader
The Holly chieftain., 1910-10-28
~! Bowel Trouble

Is relieved almost instantly hy using DR.. Bells
Anti Pain. 1t destroys discnsr germs and
stops inflammation. Keep bottle in tn. house.
Sold everywhere The lioll, Pharmacy lkeI-
man Bros. prop rs.
The Holly chieftain., 1910-10-28
UnsightIy

Sores. hoils. cruptions pimplcs hiackheads and
all skin affections are verN quickly cured by the
use of DR.. Bells Antisepuc Save. 25c Sold
everywhere. The liolI, Pharmacy, ikeman
Bros Prom RS
The Holly chieftain., 1910-10-28

We have township plats, chat
tel mortgages, deeds. and other
forms for sale at our Office. The
Chieftain Printerv.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-29
What the Books Cost Him.

When Colonel Robert G.. Ingersol
was living in Peoria he was called
upon one day by General John A. Lo-
gan. The colonel was upstairs at the
time, and General Logan was ushered
into the library. where on table were
three volumes OF Vol,aire's works. an
edition de luxe representing all that
was best in the bookbinder's art. Cen
erai Logan picked them up one at
time, absorbed in his admiration OF
their beauties. While 50 engaged
Colonel Ingersoll entered the room.
Colonel" said the general. holding
one OF the volumes in his hands. this
is the most magnificent volume / have
ever seen. | do not want to seem i'm
pertinent but would you mind telling
me what these books cost you?"
Those books" began the colonel. the
twinkle in his eye growing brighter at
each word. ''cost me-the governorshIp
OF Illinois"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-29
His Low Noics

The late Justice Brewer was presid-
ing years ago over a civil case in
which one OF the important witnesses
was n horse doctor named Williams.
The doctor was a small man with 8
weak little voice. and the counsel on
both sides. rs well as the court and
jury. had great difficulty in hearing his
testimony.
During cross examination the coun-
sci for the plaintiff became exasperat-
cd and began to prod and harry the
little man.
'pr. Williams" he shouted. eff we
are ever going 10 get anywhere with
this case you must speak up so the
court will hear you. Speak up loud
and strong. SIR
The small sized veterinary tried. but
Il was evidently ne use. Whether
from embarrassment or inability the
sound would not come.
'Wen. your honor began the
counsel Indignantly. when Judge Brew
er stopped him with gesture Lean
ing over the bench he said in his
kindly tone:
Mr.. Attorney. you must be patient
with the doctor. lie cannot help IL.
Years spent In the sick room have
apparently made speaking tow a Sec
ond nature with him Green Bag.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-29

1t is very necessary TO cleanse the
teeth thoroughly before retiring at
night Use a soft brush and a good
tooth powder.
Sweet oil rubbed into the roots OF
the hair Will often allay the unpleas-
ant irritation from which dry scalps
often suffer
Dipping the fingers in cold water
and rubbing the gums every morning
before breakfast VIII aid the circula
ton and is OF great benefit TO I'M
healthy, fiabby gums.
Biting the lips makes them hard and
colorless. Rub a little cold cream. col
ored with little cochineal. into them
II they are rough OF inclined TO be
sore.
Wool stockings are often irritating
TO tender feet. Substitute heavy cot
ton ones, and salt or alcohol baths
will stimulate the circulation OF the
feet, which is generally the main cause
OF chilblains.
Never eat uncOoked food. fruit or
vegetables that have been exposed 10
the dust OF the street without first
thoroughly cleansing them. Many in
ternal diseases have been attributed
to the eating OF gritty fruit and vege-
tables.
Even the strongest eyes may be
strained by suddenly raising the win
dow blinds in the morning or sudden
ly switching on a glare OF light In n
darkened room without first shading
the eyes. Quick change from dark
ness or dim light to sunshine or daz-
cling light is a distinct tax on the
eyes. Another precaution worth re-
mCmbering in the care OF the eyes is
not to exert them Immediately after
rising. Never read or study before
breakfast.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-29

'I was down with the nshing Meet at
the mouth OF the bay this morning
when you came In thought I might
see you" he said.
"At that hourT Heavensl I was
sound asleep. II was hard enough TO
get up when we were called. Father
might have Instructed the captain not
to steam SO fast"
Boyd stared ut her In hurt surprise.
but she was smiling at Alton CLYDE I'm
the distance and did not observe his
look.
Don't you care even to hear what I
have doneT' he inquired.
"Of course" said Mildred. bringing
her eyes back TO him.
Hesitatingly he told her OF his dis
appointments. the obstacles be had met
and overcome. avoiding Marsh's name
and refraininE from placing the blame
where It belonged. When he had con-
cluded she shook her head.
1T is too bad But Mr.. Marsh told
us all about IL before you came BOYD,
/ never thought well OF this enter
prise. or course didn't say anything
against IL. you were so enthusiastic.
but you really ought TO try something
big. ! am sure you have the ability.
Why, the successful men ! know at
home have no more Intelligence than
you. and they haven't half your force.
AS for this-well. I think you can ac-
compllsh more important things than
catching fish"
Important he cried why. the
salmon industry is one Of the most i'm
portant on the coast. 1t employs 10000
men In Alaska alone. and they produce
$l0.Oo0.0OO every year"
"Oh. let's not go into statistics" said
Mildred lightly; they make my head
ache. What mean Is that fisherman
IS nothing lilSe-an attorney or q bro
ker or an architect. for instance: he
IS more like a miner. Pardon me.
Boyd, but look at your clothes" She
began 10 laugh. why. you look like
a common laborer"
Il might have slicked UP a bit" he
Acknowledged lamely. but when you
came ] forgot everything else"
81 was dreadfully embarrassed when
l introduced you TO the Berrys and the
rest daresay they thought you were
one or Mr.. Marsh's foremen"
Never before had Boyd known the
least constraint I'm Mildred's presence.
but now he felt the rebuke behind her
careless manner. and 1t wounded him
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-29
How to Renew Color Of sriek..

When red bricks OF a fireplace get
discolored with SCOT or have white
spots on them rub with brick polish.
the paste for which can be obtained at
a brickyard or paint shop. II this
paste cannot be found rub the bricks
well with inseed oil. giving them all
they will absorb. This treatment may
be repeated several times IL the bricks
are much discolored. Where brick
pavements are discolored with moss or
green mold scrub with a strong solu-
ton OF household ammonia and water
or with washing soda aud hot water.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-29

sleeves, slashed also, are fastened by
bows OF blue ribbon. which also deco
rates the wide neck. Every edge is
buttonhOled in white, and there are
sprays OF white flowers worked in over
and over stitch on the sleeves and on
the side panels OF the front. The great
advantage OF this sack is that it gives
room for growth and thus is likely to
have longer life than the tightly cut
little garment that is laid away I'm
lavender after a few months.
For a larger baby is the deliberately
embroidered sack in white French fan
nelette. Give il a pointed sailor collar
and slash the cuffs. which are turned
back. There are pointed slashes Of
about two inches I'm length at the sides
and the middle OF the back also. which
insures fit TO the square cut OF the
sack. The embroidery, bowknots and
sprigs OF forgetmenotS, should be in
over and over and stem stitch. with a
scaloped edge closely buttonholed.
Then line the sack with white china
silk
White Grape. also lined with china
silk. makes novel and beautiful sack
for the lucky baby who is presented
with Il. The neck is cut round. with
n rounded V shape in front. rs shown
I'm the illustration. There are wide
turn back cuffs. and the sleeves and
shoulder breadths are full. There is
a square slash in the middle Of the
back. The embroidery is done I'm old
rose silk, and the same stitches and
scallOped buttonhole edge are used as
before. The sack Is fastened 10y means
OF wide old rose ribbon.
Either china silk or challis makes up
well for "A tiny sack cut I'm with V
neck and very wide sleeves. a little
ON the kimono type, especially in the
cuffs and the square, straight bottom
edge. The scalloping should again be
very close. and the dainty flower
sprigs are embroidered on the two
back panels as well as the two front.
Back and front there is an outline OF
n sailor collar I'm buttonhole stitch.
though actually there is no collar at
all. The whole effect is rs dainty and
cool looking AS it can be.
These little sacks are a solution OF
the what 20 give the baby" problem
They are easily made and look about
ten times their actual cost when they
are completed. Any mother Will be
proud 60 have one for her babe. and
any friend or relative OF the new ar
rival will be only too glad to give her
self charming employment 10y making
up and working one. The best OF
them is that the baby cannot have too
many, and there is therefore no dan
ger Of repetition.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-29

had been In the habit OF paying all the
household bills at the end OF each
month. and his wife. though allowed
unlimited credit. had never had an al
lowance. One day the Blacks hap
pened TO be passing the comparatively
new building I'm which the bank was
situated
DO you know. John" remarked
Mrs. Black. 81 have actually never
been inside the bank since II was built
more than two years agor"
You haven't" exclaimed John. eff
that's the case guess I'd better give
you a check this month and let you
pay the bills. DO you think you'd
know how TO cash it,"
Mrs Black received the check.
which. by the way. happened to be an
unusually large one that mouth.
That evening Mr.. Black asked, not
without sarcasm. IL she had succeeded
In indorsing II properly.
oh. yes" returned Mrs. Black
cheerfuuy.
How many bills did YOU pay?"
None. 1t seemed a pity to waste all
that money paying bills"
Then what in the world did you do
with it,
Oh returned the little woman Sc
renely, Il just deposited it in my name
and opened an account Of my own with
it,"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-29
Plair Clothes Men.

In small South American state
which had recently undergone n change
OF administration the new potentate
summoned an artist and ordered new
designs for all the official uniforms.
Il wish SNOWY costumes. very
snowy he said. for the people are
impressed by them. have here some
sketches that ! myself have made.
Look them over and be guided by
these ideas as far as possible"
The artist examined the sketches
carefully.
This" he said. turning the pages.
els evidently FOR the navy and this for
the army. hut. II you please. what is
this-a long red plume on three cor
nercd hat. yellow dress coat trimmed
with purple. and
That" replied the chief OF state
gravely. lis FOR the secret police"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-29
SETTING Her Rioht.

On one OF the corners Of n busy
thoroughfare sat an old man blind and
minus one leg. A sympathetic lady
who was passing stopped and gazed
at him in pity.
Finally she approached him and be-
gan asking him questions. She asked
him IL be were married. how many
children he had, where be had worked
last. how he had met with the accident
that had incapacitated him for work
and thousand other questions.
Finally the unfortunate one became
peevish. Madam" he exclaimed harsh
" you may think this is an infor-
nation bureau. IL is not II is a
collecting agency" - Cincinnati Com
mercial Tribune.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-29

slipped one over. THE oBLICING REF
Kid BInks fell SO ERIE.
hard that he fairly splashed. The ref
cree began 10 count him out. but the
intelligent Mr.. Binks looked up and
whispered something 10 him. The
obliging referee turned and addressed
the audience. mir. Binks." said he.
wishes me to supplement his state
ment OF a moment ago. This is also
his last appearance In any ring. GIN
cinnau Times-Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-29
His Hilarious ou,bur,t.

There is doleful looking but sub
stantial Scot living In London whose
business ability is above the average.
but everything he doe2 Is done with
the glum and melancholy air OF n man
constantly wrestling with some prob.
lem or the soul He rarely speaks un-
less spoken 10. He never smiles. and
his eyes have fixed but intense ex-
preston. One day be was returning
TO London with several companions
The whole party were Scotch. but the
glum mans companions We're OF genial
type. one OF them told a humorous
tale. over which the rest laughed up