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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-14

HIM.
ting rid of those who stood in their
way by means of poison.
One afternoon, while being pulled IN
n gondoIn from St Marks down to-
ward the Riaito, Pessero passed barge
in which sat a vision of loveliness.
Giovanni" exclaimed Pessero when
the to boats had passed. who is
that lady?"
THAT, signor," replied the Gondolier,
as Sigrorlna Francesca del Prombo."
Turn. Giovanni-turn Mt once and
follow"
The Gondola was swung around and
pulled to a flight of steps leading to
the square Of st. Marks. The lady
had embarked and entered the square
when Pessero's gordoIa drew up to
the steps. In few minutes he saw
the Signorina Francesca join a party of
gentlemen and ladies who were sit
ting idly, some reading, some playing
on Iutes, others chatting. Pessero, see
ing one among them ne knew, spoke to
him and was introduced to the group.
But it was Francesca that he want
sd, Selling the earliest. ennortuuitE>
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-14

most intimate friends, and it was con-
sidered possible for Pessero to have
stabbed his victim by means OF a
blade so thin that no blood would flow.
A surgeon was directed to carefully eX-
anime the body, with a view to dis
covering if the MARI; OF any instru-
ment of death had been left upon It.
The examination was made and the
report awaited with intense eagernes2.
We'll" said Signor del Prombo whec
the surgeon came to report.
He was assassinated."
How? Stabbed?'
mot exactly small steel needle
was injected into the fiesh.'
How? BY whom:"
''That l cannot tell
WAS death caused by this instru.
ment?"
There may have been poison on it
Gould YOU detect poison|
"There were no traces of anything
on the needle"
The Del Prombo family were SURG
that the needle had in some mysteri-
Gus manner been injected by Pessero
into the breast of the murdered man.
But who was TO give evidence of the
fact? Nor were the courts of that
time overburdened with justice. More
than that. the detective methods of the
present day were then unheard of. So
there was nothing to do but suffer and
permit the murderer to go his way.
Francesca, feeling that her life had
been blighted, decided to go into a
O 4
its gay company knew her no more.
She disappeared entirely from the
world
One day not long after her retire
ment Pessero succeeded under the
guise Of a Tnendicant in gaining access
to her. Before she was aware of II
she was in an apartment alone with
the murderer Of her lover. Throwing
off his disguise, he knelt at her feet
and implored her to take pity on one
who loved her better than life.
He was greeted with a look of hor-
ror, of detestation and with but one
word:
Murderer
He attempted to plead, but Frances
ca raised a cry for help. and in a mo-
ALS4Al TIC AbOIl W CD h4AG0 WIN hhAC-
Pessero, foiled, skunk away. But as he
departed he gave Francesca a look that
froze her soul. 1t was love changed to
hate, and with It was mingled triumph
He had no sooner gone than Fran
cesca quickly placed her hand on her
breast The expression on her face
told those about her that something
serious had happened. Then she be-
gan to tear open her bodice, aud there
on her bosom was a drop of blood.
In a word she told them that she had
been stabbed by the man who had
killed her lover.
A surgeon who attended the nuns
when they were i'll happened to be In
the convent at the time. He was bur
ried to Francesca. In as few words
as possible he was told that something
U1as dAnhtlasS underneath the tiny
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-14

The Pennsylvania judge who put out
of business five breweries in Washing
ton county, that state, because they
put their products in control of men
unfit to conduct the saloon business,
hit the proper method exactly for
wedding out the joints. If the brew
cries can be held responsible for the
dives they encourage, it will separate
the decent breweries from the bad and
eliminate the dives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-14
Just Ahead.


Heigho, What l would like 20 see
II could have my pick
OF all the things that L desire
Ia choose IL pretty quick.
II by Il magic word or sign
Or wishing 1 could bring
The thing. I'd have It here at once
Just spring.
think old winter 1 admire
As much as any one.
But there's a limit. you'll admit,
To winters brand of fun.
I'd like TO lose il and instead
Get hooked up on my string
The way an angler lands a fish
Just spring.
There may be other things as nice
II pushed. l would allow.
But l can't think OF anything
To equal IL Just now.
I'd like 20 see the snow banks rise
And for the north take wing.
That sc might have in place Of them
Just spring.
Oh, joyous days of daffodils
And so forth without end.
Come in a hurry. II you can.
And you will find n friend.
Your praises in the choicest words
Most gladly ! will sing.
Come, cunning, sweet affinity
Just spring.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-14

When Venice WIS mistress of the
maritime world she attracted many
young men DESTROYS of profting by hef
commercial advantages. Among then
was one Giuseppe Pessero, who went
there from Rome. Pessero was of
good family and had been intimate
with the Borgias. the Farncse and
other great families at time when
the Italians were very skillful in set
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-14

Without prejudice toward any inter
urban, but with a helping hand TO all,
let us so safeguard First avenue SO
that there may be no more exclusive
rail privileges there. Safeguard it so
that present and future railroads of
whatever description may have right
there
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-14
Won't Need a cruteh.

When Editor J. P. Sossman of Cor
nelius. N c., bruised his leg badly, it
started an ugly sore. Many salves and
ointments proved worthless. Then
BuckIen's Arnica Salve healed it thor
oughly. Nothing is so prompt and sure
for ulcers, bOils, burns, bruises, cuts,
corns. sores, pimples, eczema or piles
25 cents at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-14

President Taft's speech at the repub-
Gcan Lincoln day banquet in New York
was simply a rallying cry for the re
publican party. Stand by the repubh-
can party, right or wrong, in whatever
it does, was the slogan, remembering
always that it can do no wrong Party
first, the people afterwards.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-14

1t is stated that there are between
100000 and 6O0,G0 bushels of corn
still ungathered in Bureau county.
The harvest, truly, is great, but the
laborers are few.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-14
Feb. IA in American
History

1924 General Winfield Scott Hancock,
the brilliant commander OF the
Federal Second army corps, born;
died Feb. 9. 1886.
1S91-General William 'Tecumseh Sher-
man died: born 1924.
1S94-Mrs. Myra Bradwell, first wo-
man lawyer in Illinois, died; born
1891
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-14
Not Werth Montionine.

"See here-wh yon sold me that
horse you said he hadn't fault"
WHATS the matter with him?"
"He's blind"
ais heT"
eyes. and be has the heaves."
"That 500"
There is n spawn on one foot"
"Well. isn't he all right othe wiser"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-14
Lax Notice

To the Taxpayers of the City Of
Rock Island: You are hereby notified
that your taxes are now due. / have
the books at my Office, 1872 Third ave
nue.. Office hours, from . a. m. to )
p m: Wednesday and Saturday even
ings from Z to $50.
JOHN T. NOFTSKER,
Collector.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-14

The ranks of the Grand Army of the
Republic are being lessened by final
discharges very rapidly. During the
past IL months $4,000 old soldiers
went to their reward
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-14
His Stunt.

His Stunt.
''IIe talks an awful lot"
TOO bad. isn't it,"
pretty bad"
Cant he stop?"
"No: he earns his living that way"
"AuctioneerF"
'No; husband OF rich wife"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-14

There must be something exceeding
ly out of place in the central bank
plan when former Secretary Shaw
condemns it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-14
An attack Of the grip IS often III.

An attack Of the grip IS often :oi.
lowed by a persistent cough. which TO
many proves a great annoyance.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
been extensively used and with good
success for the relief and cure OF this
cough Many cases have been cured
after all otha remedies had failed.
Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-14

HE has a most Amazing appetite. It
embarrasSes him"
Does itE"
"Yes. awfully."
Too bad. What does he do about
it?"
Takes it to the dining room"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-14
Another View Of II.

Another View Of IL.
"Poor fellow, He is dead"
But not poor fellow"
mop"
NO"
"why?"
Didn't you know he was just about
20 be marriedf"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-14
Out of siaht.

"He has a large hump OF selfshnesa
all right"
"where IS that lOcatedY
"In the hip pocket in his case"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-14
Unsophisticated.

Unsophisticated.
''IIe must be a kind hearted man."
Think so:"
"Well. just judged from fragments
of his conversation that | heard las
night that he has taken one Of his
aunties to raise"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-14

Sorrow shows how to keep out of the
way of trouble. but it is a heavy price
20 pay for the information.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-14

Many man thinks he is the whole
thing when ne is only married to the
whole thing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-14
Aqoravatinq.

Now that you're oaded Up with clothes
Enough 10 do the winter through.
Perhaps you notce that the stores
Have cut the prices Just in two.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-14
The New Definition.

The New Definition.
at is a poor rule that won't work
both ways"
''>IoF'
Not by any means. It is a poor
rule that won't efface itself when de.
sirable."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-14

Some people go so far out OF their
way TO do another an injury that they
never succeed in finding their way
back.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-14
Queer

att is funny"
"What is?''
"a man never knows It when he has
good wire. but when he has a pool
one he finds II out mighty quick
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-14

Boost for the belt line and open the
way for all the interurbans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-14

The world doesn't owe the man a
living who has the earth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-14

Sorrow IS a sort OF internal revenue
for the support OF happiness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-14

Taking care Of yourself shouldn't
mean injuring your neighbor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-14
- - - = = = - = :
{ HunaOr and
} Philosophy
by DUNCAN RI. SMITH
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

REING at peace with yourself some.
times means thar yo;: have just had
a satisfying scrap with some one else
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-14

The thing that
one man hates you
for another man
may admire you
for. so stop worry.
ing and C h DOSE
your man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-14

If you were 10 get acquainted with
yourself vou might encounter some
startling revelations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-14

L eep ut OF
harms way. but In
doing so don't run
up against an in
dictment for cow
ardice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-14
THE ARGUS.

BY THE J. w. POTTER co.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-03-26
I'm THE RING.) Allegro qgitato.
Went Snipe Hunting.

Prof. H. B. Green, of Ashtabula,
Ohio, who plays at the Henderson
Peoples Theater, was taken snipe
hunting Saturday night by bunch
of young fellows who had aroused
his enthusiasm to a high pitch. The
Journal says:
''The lads all wanted to hold the
sack, because it was too much
trouble to go around and drive the
snipes into the sack, but they yielded
to their guest, Prof. Green. and al.
lowed him to preside at the sack
while they went out to drive in the
birds.
Instead of driving in the snipes
the boys drove into town, leaving
Prof. Green presiding at the sack
with a lighted candle "
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-03-26
Round Trip Excursion Fares

To Mobile, Alabama, account an
nual reunion United Confederate
Veterans Mobile Ala, April 26 28,
1910. The Illinois Central will sell
round.trip tickets to Mobile, Ala
account the above occasion at the
rate of $ll 40 for the round-trip.
Dates of sale, April 23, "a and 20,
1910 Return INIT. Tickets good
returning to reach original starting
point not later than May 2nd, un'
less extension of limit is obtained by
payment of 50cts. which will extend
limit to May 10Th
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-03-26
LOW RATE EXCURSION
Fares to British Columbia,
Oregon, California and
Washington.

The Illinois Central Railroad will
sell round.trip tickets at the follow
ing rates to the following points:
New Westminster, Vancouver and
Victoria, British Columbia at S67.75.
Los Angeles, San Diego and San
Francisco, California at S62 so.
Bellingham. Everett and Seattle,
Washington, at S6775.
Tickets on sale April 4th to Sept
Both, 1910.
For further information call on,
write or phone Agenc Illinois Cen
tral. Cumb. ASP.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-03-26

Time to sack your hams. Sacks
for sale at this office.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-03-26
Conference For Educa-
tion In The South

Little Rock, Ark, April 6 8, 1910.
The Illinois Central will sell round
trip excursion ticket to Little Rock
Ark, account the above occasion at
the reduced rate Of $3.50 for the
round-trip. Dates of sale, April 4,
5 and 9th, 1910. Return limit
Tickets good returning to reach
original starting point not later
than midnight of April 18th, 1910
For further information call on
write or Phone ticket Agent Ilinoi:
Central Railroad Company, Cumb
45-2,
T. l.. Morrow. Agent.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-03-26
Ancient Arabic Order, Mobiles
OF the Mystic Shrine.

New Orleans, La, April II Is,
1910.
The Illinois Central Railroad Com
pany will sell round. trip excursion
tickets account the above occasion
to New Orleans, La, at the rate of
$500 for the round trip.
Dates of sale: April 8, 8, 10 and
II. 1910.
Return limit. Tickets limited to
reach original starting point not
later than April 25th, 1910. Exten-
sion of ticket can be secured on pay
ment of fee of 81. For further in.
formation regarding stop. overs, etc.
Call on, write or phone ticket agent
Illinois Central. Cumb. 45.2.
T. l.. Morrow, Agt.
Time to sack your hams. Sacks
for sale at this office.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-03-26
Winter Tourisr Rates.

The above rates apply from Hop
kinsville, KY, on sale daily Novem-
Der 1st to April Both, 1910 via. Hi.
nois Central Rv.
T. l.. Morrow, Agent
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-03-26
$4,000

To loan on first class real estute Sc
cul ity. See T. S. KNIGHT e. co
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-14

and when Il contest is being wagcd
for the application of the principles of
popular government.
IL am so far away from home that
I am not fully informed as to the re-
recent events, but / have Just read
OF one 1effersonian victory, namely,
the selection of an investigating com
mittee' by the House instead of by the
Speaker, and better still, each party
selected its members Of the COMMITTEES.
This establishes an important prece-
dent, which. If followed will make In
vestigatlons real and effective.
II notice also that we seem likely
10 win victory against the meat
trust. Monopoly prices have at last
provoked popular protest and now
the people are looking for a remedy.
There is hope that they will accept
the Democratic remedy. 1T is not un-
natural that they should use the boy
cott even If they punish themselves
while they are inficting punishment
on their opprcssors but I am sure
they will, in the end, find legislation
more satisfactory than abstinence from
meat and join with tho Democrats Ill
declaring a private monopoly--not the
meat trust only, but every private
nopoly-indefensible and intolera
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-14
MAKING PROGRAM
For CONVENTION
Baptists of South to Hold Great
Rally in Baltimore Next
Month,

At a meeting of the program COM
mittee OF the Southern Baptist Con-
yent!on. held yesterday morning at the
Richmond Hotel. the outline OF the
coming convention was planned and
the order OF service discussed in de-
tail There was no decision reached as
TO the speakers who will take part in
the session. other than that Rev. W.
L. Pickard, D. D., of Augusta. Ga. Will
deliver the opening sermon. The
committee Will meet again Immediately
preceding the convention. which is to
be held in the Lyric Theatre, in Balti-
more. opening May II. At that meet
ing the program will be completed, the
list of those taking part being made
up from the ministers who will have
announced their intention of being
present.
Those in attendance at the meeting
Yesterday morning were Rev. c. II.
Ryland. 2. p, chairman. of this city:
I Kev. J. NJ. Frost p; D.. of Nashville;
this city; Hon. Joshua lowering, OF
Baltimore, and Rev. Z. Y Mullins, D.
D., OF Louisville. Ky. These compose
the committee. with the exception of
Rev. B. D. Gray. d. D., of Atlanta, who
was not in attendance.
Dr. Mullins, of Louisville, president
OF the southern Baptist Theological
Seminary. preached last night at the
The Making of a Minister The dis
course covered broad range of re-
search. There were present represen-
tative Baptist laymen from many of
the city churches, as we'll as laymen
and ministers OF other denominations.
DIR. Mullins is wellknown in Rich
mond. Following the sermon, he was
surrounded by his friends. who gave
him cordial welcome to Richmond.
Other members of the program com
mittee who were in Richmond yester-
day left on the night trains for their
homes. 1t is said that the coming con-
vention will give the Baptist denomi-
nation an opportunity to report the
most marked progress that it has
known for many years. The city of
Baltimore Is making preparations for
the entertainment of the delegates to
the conventions.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-14
WOMAN AIDS STRIKERS
Arrested for Attacking Kosher Butcher
Who Wouldn't Go Out.

Because the husband of a former
acquaintance and friend would not
agree to a strike. said to he on for a
raise in the salaries of Kosher butch
ers. Goldie Gordon, wife of Kosher
butcher. is alleged to have engaged
in fight last night with the object
of her wrath. and was arrested. She
was later bailed for her appearance in
Police Court tomorrow morning.
Koshe butchers here are said to be
paid SIS a week for killing meat and
chickens in the proper fashion, and
strike waS put on TO raise the wage.
One man. said to be in the employ of
Ben Jacobs. a butcher who has stall
In the First Market, refused to strike
with the others. and Mrs. Gordon.
whose husband is also a Kosher butch
er. resented bitterly his attitude.
On Tuesday Mr.. Jacobs. who evident
~ anticipated trouble, asked the off,
GERS of the First District to be on the
lookout about his place.
His request. it appears. was timely.
There are about five Kosher butchers.
1t Is said, in Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-14
Onportunlty nj Hand.

Democratic opportunity is at
hand" said the speaker. The Repub
lican party has failed to redeem its
promises: 1t has disappointed the PEG.
pie; 1t has been weighed in the ball
nnce and found wanting: it's tenure OF
official life is short: on every issue to-
day 1t is in the minority.
Every Democrat in the land has his
face TO the rising sun of Democratic
opportunity and, imbued with hope. Is
on TO victory. The weak and
and incompetent administra-
tion Of national affairs by the Repub-
licans supplies us with all the politi-
cal arguments we want, and if we will
present the facts of Republican vacil-
lation. Republican inconsistency and
Republican broken promises earnestly
and fearlessly to the American elector.
ate, I feel confidentour cause will be
sustained. Every Democrat In the land
has ample reason to feel confident, and
air the signs of the times point to
Democratic supremacy in the awaken
ing ofahe people to the real conditions
of tlan country"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-14
d. q. q. n GqR5 41F E6z5T Va.

ECZEMA acne letter. Salt ulceratn
by huors
anas the cntlc continual
ahection WIZ continue Temporarily
covered with applications
disease
Teer Salt Rheun because
gTeat OF all blood purifiers
healthy
vegetable mild
the
through
DeINr blood s.
restoring smooth
cAb shn lastng SooE Skin
i 4 SWIFT HpECITIC co. ATLANTA CA.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-14
ORGANIZATION AGAINST
STATE PROHIBITION LAW
Convicted Dealer Makes Sensational AZ
fidaylt us to Conditions Existing
n, Wilmington.

Wilmington, n. C., April 13.-Fol-
lowing full and open confession l,n-
der sworn affidavit this morning by
- l.. Winner, convicted in the Su-
perior Court and sentenced to six
months on the roads for liquor scllins.
to the effect that there are more than
100 holders of United States licenses
for liquor selling in Wilmington: that
there is an organization among the
offenders against the prohibition law
here known as association Number
Six" with regular officers; that he
has paid So each month into the cof-
fers OF tho association to be spent for
political surprises and otherwise, stat
ing that the members would secure
protection as far as possible from PRS
ecutiors; and that the association
has regularly employed attorney here
to transact It's business affairs. L.
Clayton Grant, attorney for the con-
victcd Winner, will appear before Judge
c. NJ Cooke. of the Superior Court.
here and ask that in consideration OF
the full and open confession, leniency
be extended to the defendant
a good story features the confession
as told to-day by Winner. Several
days ago he intimated to Mr.. Grant, his
attorney that he would reveal q
startling state Of affairs as to liquor
conditions here. Mr.. Grant advised
Winner to make full and open con-
fession II he knew of anything he
might expose. This morning Winner
made affidavit to grave facts. Ills
statement was heard not only by Mr.
Grant but also by two prominent citi-
zens. Winner also told the attorney
and the citizens that he could reveal
even more startling and sensational
facts about local conditions than are
set forth in his affidavit. II he were
placed under oath in open court.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-14
Success A.s,lrc,I,

indianapolis. Ind, April Sd emo
Gratis of Indiana tonight entertained
party leaders..of rational distinction at
n banquet. lin 1.-The celebration of the
birthday anniversary of Thomas JET
ferson. John w. Kern, Democratic
candidate for vice-President in 1905
was POSTMASTER. Many addresses We're
made by party leaders. eXtolling JET
ferson as the founder of the Demo-
cratic party and prophesy!ng that tho
party two years hence would win con-
troll Of the nation.
Mr.. Kern read a letter from William
j. Bryan and Governor Thomas G..
of Indiana; Congressman
William Sulzer, of New York; former
Governor Joseph w. Folk, of Missou-