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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-24
A HIGH Day.

''Yassah, I suttingly would do dat
job for yo', colonel. and proud o. de
chance to extinguish muhsS'f. Would
horraw right in on it dis minute, sab.
If 'twuzn't for one thing" said a GER
tain lopsided colored citizen who was
so unafraid of manual labor that he
would often fall asleep in its presence.
"and dat is, sab, dat I never likes to
stigmatize muhse'f by working on a
hollerday"
why, this is not a holiday" re-
turned the would be employer.
"Yassah! IT'S wild me, If you'll OARS
'skuse me. sab. It's de university o. de
day muh oldest boy was done sent to
de penitenchy"-Puck.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-24
DAVENPORT

i Rockingham to incorporate.-The
sltown OF Rockingham will shortly as
-isume the aspect of gay city life and
lbustling business activity, as indicat-
led by q petition for incorporation
filed in the district court. It is pro-
posed to incorporate the entire town
ship. The petition is signed by 120
qualified electors, although but rs
names are necessary. The court has
appointed the following commission
ers to arrange for the election: Hen
.ry Defining, John F. Junge, Charles
"A. Johnson. John P. Jacobs and Her
man G. OeIrich, Sr. The purpose in
taking in the entire township is to
avoid two sets of officers. In case
the territory was divided. there would
lof necessity be two set OF officers, in
ficials. BY including the entire town.
ship, much confusion and unneces.
isary expense is avoided.
Bogus Wedding AlIeged.-Charge
with having enticed a girl to elope
with him from Burlington where she
Is said to have resided and with hav-
ing been the perpetrator of a bogus
wedding ceremony, which took place
several days ago. George Roberts is
detained by the police here to await
the arrival of the police authorities
from Burlington. Soon after being
placed under arrest Roberts admit
ted that he was the man wanted by
the Burlington authorities and said
that he would go back without any
trouble. A further confession was
not eked from him and his exact con-
nection with the circumstances was !
not ascertained. According to the |
which has been received /
bearing on the interesting case, Rob-
erts formerly worked at Burlington,
where he Is said to have become ac-
quainted with Miss Hadlock, with
whom he eIoped. mock wedding
ceremony took place in which the Of
floating minister was not duly auth
orized to perform such a ceremony.
Soon after the alleged wedding the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-24
AledO.

Mrs. w. S. Bjorkman and son re-
turned from Chicago Friday, after sew
eral days visit.
Miss Ada Van Meter went to Gales.
burg Saturday to visit friends
| Mrs. Bessie Adams of this place died
Friday
Mrs. H. S. Walker left Tuesday
morning for Nanticoke, Pa, to visit
her brother there.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. J. Merryman left
last week for Florida. going by way of
Cincinnati and Jacksonville. They
will visit eastern points on their way
home.
Mrs. w. B. Main and daughter, who
have been visiting Mrs. Mains parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Garrett, returned
to Monmouth Friday
Mrs. Dickey of La Plata, No, left
for her home Saturday after visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. B.
Cole.
DR.. and Mrs c. A. Sells left Satur-
day morning for New York city.
Rob J. Speere attended the funeral
Of William Gilmore, leaving here to re-
turn home to Hanover, Ill, Tuesday
morning.
c. A. Freise is again living in this
city, moving into his new home last
week after about five years absence.
w. H. Bartlett left for Wichita,
Kan, Tuesday. Mr.. Bartlett just NOV
ed here from North Henderson.
George Boggs of Galva attended the
funeral of Mrs. Bessie Adams here
Monday, returning home Tuesday
Miss Neota Bassett left Monday
for Chicago for weeks stay.
She was accompanied by her brother,
7. w. Bassett of Seattle, Wash, who
will visit in Chicago also before leav-
ing for home.
J. Ross Brown left for Denver, Col,
on a 10 days business trip.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-24

two departed for another city, where
they are alleged to have lived togeth-
er for some time. Roberts has beer
| in Davenport only a few days and
when caught was engaged in unload
ing some oranges for a local commits
! sion house. He claims to have a
brother Arthur Roberts residing In
| Davenport and who Is said to have
married a rich woman here. The
police have not been able to find any.
one answering to this name who is {
relative of the man under arrest and
the story is thought to be mere hoax
on the part of Roberts by which he
enticed the girl to marry him. Tho
police at Burlington have a warrant
for Roberts arrest and detention on
the charge of seduction and he will
be given hearing on this count i'm
mediately after being returned to
Burlington.
Business Property changes.-A large
real estate transfer was consummated
yesterday when the Jacob Gadient es-
tate sold the two business buildings
at 409-411 West Second street to Emil
Moeller, the vendee buying with an
idea of investrc ent, and the considera-
ton being $25,5O0. The two buildings
sold are those occupied by the Osborn,
Sicily & German printing establish
ment and the Williamson second hand
store, and adjoin the Naeckel paint
store on the east. The buildings oc-
cupy 40 feet on Second street and $50
feet deep. One is three and the 9TH
er a twostory building. Mr.. Moeller
contemplates remodeling the places as
soon as the leases now in effect expire.
probably placing IN new fronts and
other Improvements.
o
Licensed to Wed.-Marriage licenses
have been granted to Henry Rath and |
Johanna NJ. Nelson Of LeClaire, Wal /
ter Chadwick and>> Miss Aledia May /
Griffith Of Davenport.
Obituary Record. - Ben Hoffbauer,
Who was reported shot in Billings,
Mont, was not, as later report states,
'ut was crushed between two cars.
The remains are being brought to Buff
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-24
Changing Her Mind.

By an unwritten law it is held to be
the privilege of woman to change her
mind, license of which she rarely
fails to avail herself The German
proverb has it that women are varia-
bic as April weather." According to
an old English adage, "a woman's
mind the winter winds change oft"
In Spain it is much the same: "Wo-
men, wind and fortune soon change.
and she can laugh and cry both In a
wind" The old Latin poet CatuI1us
was of opinion that what a woman
says to her ardent lover ought to be
written on the winds or on running
water" Even the gallant Sir Philip
Sidney wrote:
He water plows and soveth in the sand
And hopes the pickering wind with net to
hold
Who hath his hopes laid on a woman's
hand.
Kansas City Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-24
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deaf
ness, and that is by constitutional
remedies. Deafness is caused by an
infiamed condition of the mucous lin
ing of the Eustachian tube. When
this tube is infiamed you have rum
bling sound or imperfect hearing and
when it is entirely closed, deafness is
the result and unless the inffamma-
ton can be taken out and this tube
restored to it's normal condition,
hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out OF ten are caused by
catarrh, which is nothing but an in
famed condition of the mucous surface.
We will give s100 for any case of
deafness Caused by catarrh) that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars free.
FIJI. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
All the news all the time = The
Ara1ia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-24
Wild Animals In New York Civ

It is a remarkable fact that there
are always more wild animals about
than any but the expert has an idea Of
For example, there are within twenty
miles of New York city fully fifty diff
ferent kinds-not counting birds, rep
tiles or 6shes-one-quarter OF which
at least are abundant. or more partic.
ularly within the limits of Greater
New York there are at least a dozen
species Of wild beasts, half of which
are quite common.-Country Life In
America.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-24

water and adding two teaspoonfuls of
glycerine. After stirring brisllly. al
/ low to stand an hour or so. You can
| get glycerine and almozoin at any drug
| store. This cream contains no oils or
! fats and will disappear completely
| when rubbed gently on the skin. Use
| this for massaging to prevent wrinkles
and remove blackheads. A harsh and
dry skin becomes smooth, moist and
youthful with regular applications 1t
will make large pores smaller and IS
splendid to use on rough, capped
hands and face during the cold
weather. There is nothing better than
this complexion jelly for cleansing the
skin from oil and dirt which soap and
water will not remove
College Girl: You say your scalp
is full of dandruff and that your hair
appears lifeless and is coming out by
the handful This is caused by a germ,
and only prompt and proper treatment
will save your hair. You can do this
by using twice a week tonic made
by dissolving one ounce of quinzoin in
one-half pint alcohol, then adding one
half pint cold water. Rub this tonic
gently into the scalp and roots of the
hair This treatment will kill the
germs, prevent dandruff and falling
hair. This quinine tonic is very invig- !
Grating and nourishing, and you will I
find it will restore your hair and scalp I
to healthy condition. It will make /
your hair soft and glossy, proving very
refreshing to the scalp.
Mabel NJ: I am satisfied you would !
not need to wear glasses if you would /
treat your eyes with good, reliable /
eye tonic. Get an ounce of crystos |
from your druggist and dissolve it in |
a pint of water, dropping one or two
drops in each eye daily. This tonic is
wonderfully strengthening to dull, tir-
ed, infiamed or weak eyes, and will
not smart or burn. 1t will make your
eyes bright and sparkling, and 1 also
find it splendid for granuIated eyelids.
Cashier: If you think your position
may be given to another girl simply
because her appearance is more at
tractive than yours, you should not
waste time worrying. but give your
attention at once to improving your
looks. A sallow complexion, with PIN
pies and blotches, usually is the result
Of poor digestion and blood out of or
der. External cosmetics may temper
arily cover up the blemishes, but it is
better to remove the cause. Try this:
Dissolve one-half teacupful of sugar
and one ounce of kardene in a half
pint of alcohol and add enough boiling
water to make a full quart tonic. Take
4 tablespoonful before each meal and
It bedtime This good. oldfashioned
onic aids digestion, purifies the blood,
lrouses a torpid liver and tones up the
whole system.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-24
Health and Beauty Helps
BY MRS. MAE MARTIN.

- Miss E. R.: A lotion that will help
your red hands, dark face and neck
permanently can be made by dissolv-
ing four ounces OF spurmax in one
half pint of hot water and adding two
teaspoonfuls of glyceripe. This lotion
will whiten and beautify your skin and
take away that coarse, muddy look
You have. This is mucn better than
face powder, as it does not show on
the skin, and will not rub off easily,
like the powder does when you wear
veil. Spurmax lotion is inexpensive
and will give any sallow, oily skin
pinkish, youthful appearance. 1t is
fine for cold sores, tan, freckles and
as a protection to the face against
! cold winds. 1 am sure you will like
spurmax lotion very much.
Muriel: The hairdressers in Paris
who gave you those perfectly delight
full shampoos'' prepare the shampoo by
dissolving a teaspoonful of canthrox
in a cup of hot water. AS you say,
this shampoo fathers abundantly,
cleans the scalp thoroughly, stops all
irritation and leaves a feeling of pleas
ing freshness. 1t also dries quickly
and makes the hair soft and glossy.
Soap should never be used to shampoo
with, as it makes the hair streahy,
harsh and brittle, and the alkali in
soap tends to kill the hair. Canthrox
can be bought at any drug store, and
when prepared at home is decidedly
inexpensive. It makes the finest
shampoo ever ever used and is now
being used generally by the best class
of hairdressers in this country.
Mrs. r. X: The desire to be comely |
and graceful is a natural one, and
your husband should not make fun of
your exercises to reduce your weight. I
However. exercise alone will not cut |
down your weight very much. Why |
don't you try the f1esh-reducing form |
uIa / have published several times?
have received many letters telling |
me how good this recipe is, Dissolve /
four ounces of parnotis in pint of |
hot water and take tablespoonful be-
fore each meal. This makes harm
less remedy, and if you will continue
its use for a few weeks you viii be
gratified with the results. 1 know.
You can get parnotis or anything else
recommend at all drug stores.
Mrs. A L. t.: There would be
fewer divorces If all wives were rs
careful of their good looks as are most
girls before marriage. You will never
improve your complexion as long as
you continue plastering your face
nightly with that greasy cold cream,
A good cold cream is just what you
need, but be sure it contains no oils
or fats to promote a growth of hair.
You can make an excellent complexion {
cream jelly yourself by dissolving one ;
ounce of almozoin in one-half pint cold ,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-24
aattfnn Used to1,Em.

II just have heard of the arrival of
the third child in the Jones family"
remarked the woman. "The announce
ment Of tie frstboFn was made by
beautifully engraved cards tied with
tiny white ribbon. the second was by
telegraph, and this third one, though a
much wished for boy, was made mere.
" by postal card. New York Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-24
She could Tatk.

Cynicus-That girl never says much.
does she? sillicus-why, she talks all
the time. Cynicus-That doesn't alter
my eontentioR PhiladetEhia Record
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-24
ordered to vacase-Nottce to vacate

Ordered TO VacaSe.-Notfce to vacate
has been served by TIE Moline Pillow
company on tenants occupying houses
along the west side of Seventeenth
street from the railroad tracks north
to the alley. These tenants will move
into houses in other parts of the city
within few days, Just as soon as they
are able to secure new rental leases
The dilapidated structure viii then
be razed. Ultimate plans of the COM
pany undoubtedly will be to utilize the
ground for building purposes, though
plans for the immediate future pro-
vide for the use of the ground only
for storing raw material, which it Is
not necessary to protect from the
weather. Consequently no building
will be necessary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-24
Take the Post-Office
Out of Politics

In attempting to charge up the deficit in his
Department against the magazines the Postmaster
General has done the country genuine, even If an
unintentional, service. He has drawn attention to
the necessityfor thorough reorganization of the
Postal Department. He has emphasized the inn
portance of taking the PoSt-Ofhce out of politics
for all time.
The Fifty-ninth Congress authorized an inves-
tigation of postal affairs, and joint commission,
beaded beaded by Senator Penrose and Representative
whole subject. AS result, the Overstreet bill,
which contains many excellent recommendations,
presented. 1t is not from guesswork that we
have concluded that the Department is in need of
radical reorganization, but from the official reports
of this Joint Congressional Postal Commission
and of the disntereSted accountants hired by to
investigate the business methods of the Depart
ment. We quote from these reports, remember
ing that the findings and criticisms are not ours,
but those of Congressional Commission and its
authorized agents First read these recommended
tons from the preliminary report of the Joint
Postal Commission, in this weeks number of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-24

Boom Reaches Seventh Avenue
Realty at Seventh avenue and FIT.
teenth street is also sought in the mad
speculation that is going on in the
downtown district. The property of C
Oscar Hanson, 1913 Seventh avenue,
who owns the corner property on Fiji
teenth street, has received offers from
three Moline and three Rock Island
bidders. The figures have not met
with Mr.. Hanson's approval and no
sale was effected. Mr. Hanson did
not learn what plans the bidders had
in mind regarding the property de-
sired. The lot is occupied by three
houses and a small two-story frame
building. The lot is in the shape of a
triangle, with 40 feet facing Fifteenth
street, 106 feet on Seventh avenue and
So feet on the alley. Mr.. Hanson says
that he has not given any of the bid
ders an option. He will sell the prop
erty for $4,000. This is at the rate
of $3.50 a front foot on the Fifteenth
street side.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-24
MOLINE

Henry Jacobs Dies suddenIy-
Henry Jacobs died suddenly yesterday
at the city hospital. Jacobs was Ill
and was taken to the police station
at noon Monday. A physician was
summoned and pronounced his illness
to be pneumonia. AS the hospital was
flled to its capacity, he remained at
the police station till Tuesday after
noon. when accommodations, at the
hospital were available. Jacobs ap-
parently was improved and talked to
the nurses. AS the morning waned
he suddenly grew worse and quickly
passed away. A postmortem examina-
ton was held to determine what
caused his death Jacobs was 45 years
of age and came here from Belgium
He has no relatives in this country.
He had been working for the H. W.
Cooper Saddlery & Hardware com
pany.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-24

Bluff Home Damaged by Fire.
Heat from furnace register in an up
stairs room of the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. T. H Paul, 1929 Fifteenth ave
nue., started blaze yesterday that
thu eatened to destroy the house and
caused loss Of $500. The fact that
the roof is covered with heavy coat
ing of snow saved the building from
destruction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-24

All the news all the time = The
ArgnA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-24

New Construction Company.-A new
construction company has been organ
ized-Gust Ed & Son and Robert Ed
combining interests, the new concern
to be known as the Gust Ed Construc-
ton company. It was under this title
that the Eds presented their bid Mon
day evening to the city council for
construction of the No. 4 fire station.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-24

Death of ChlId.-Margaret, S-days-
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
]. Sorensen. died Tuesday afternoon.
The funeSal was held at 10 o'clock
this morning and interment was in
Riverside cemetery. 81
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-24

Arrested for BootieggIng. - John
Henry was arrested here yesterday
for United States Marshal Trip of
Peoria and will be taken before the
federal grand jury. Henry will face
a charge of bootlegging said to have
been committed some time last year
in Champaign. Henry came here with
his family last June and has been
working for Deere & Co. He quit
work Tuesday evening. Henry has
wife and two small children.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1910-03-04
SHIP SUBSIDY STANDS STILL.
give him.

Washington show that the advocates of ship sub
which result legislation this They failed
materially nearly half dozen ship subvention bills
Bill the house broken down. Now
bill for extending
little
than encouragement.
BILL allowing of
bottoms
old proposition supported by Republicans of them
En would
modified before law would be workable
Nevertheless proposition formidable
reduction the tariff The Republicans md about forcing
kind ubvenon bill to the this Democratic be advanced
as a substitute amendment.
subsidies, Galing
Hampshire which Humphrey Bill
forced favorable the committee
fisheries Republicans
for the bill extended mail
ships
South America Australasia,
taken of in the
bill ubventions
disposition
the inland bill providing
Republican
There regarding jurisdiction
Bill moriundif difficulty
making Roadway with kind of ship subsidy legislation
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1910-03-04
MONOPOLY NO INDICTMENT.

United States the
penalty between American
ports dollars Ever annexation
pbtve penalty in forge enforced and not steamer
isteadiy American shipping
have been tied for other
show The service between
satisfactory today as
available
far that phase them under discussion con
acknowledge
the American
Hawaii steame build acknowledges
essentially
some have withdrawn
The
available bring
eighters
time has Hawaii
asking modification break the claim of Amer
freight made time and
Immediately withdrawn pishabe the
capital spent provide ships
passenger incidentally
hundred dollars protection has been indumen
hardship Why should it be persisted
ina
j not All who
eventually accommodated bu
all who would under ordinary circumstances of travel do not reach
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1910-03-04
THE pRnsrDHNT's ISOLATION.

Christian Monitor, maybe
satisfaction being nneommisscned officer in the great Of just
Washington recently
in the White House Of isolation due
generally Everybody engagement
that from having nghbo
feeling that right to come
condition Of loneliness attaching
exclusive unusual position in life Whatever in the nature
crowd tends
individual the honor and distinction of
position of the multitude the time
ordinary mortal particularly being
the of his especially if he expected to make
o level
everyday people enjoy society of the
would likely
the feeling making
friend mounted stills As matter
gladly down from his official stills
possible he will he powers in the
little what he do they will persist
occupant of the White
meeting the people level than
forget
the citizen of the republic ioti
President of the Nation whoever he be- needs and all
nines individuals and the public
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1910-03-04
SAME OLD OPPOSITION.

discussing being made Francisco the
Chronicle
existing
than essential the health The light
light well
forbid
the The families
living misunderstanding
hbtatin There land in this while
holdings they permitted public
health u
All
requiring requisite health and attacked
of The
dinctively
a administration. 1t look wel.''