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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-30
LAPPS AND WOLVES.
The Deer Killing 5rutes Get No Mercy
From the Natives.

The Deer Killing 5rutes Get No Mercy
From the Natives.
The Swedish L.apps are said to live
entirely with, by and upon their rein
deer. A Lapp who owns a thousand
deer is a rich man. but as taxes are
assessed upon the number of deer, he
is inclined to underestimate his herd.
The most dangerous enemy to the herd
is the wolf, which can kill many deer
In a night A band of wolves can make
a rich Lapp poor.
When the snow is deep and soft and
It is announced that wolf tracks have
been seen in the neighborhood Of the
deer. the swiftest runners on snow
shoes prepare for an exciting chase.
The wolf may have a start Of mile
or two. but the track it leaves in the
deep. soft snow is so conspicuous that
the hunters can follow it at their best
speed. The wolf, though he may run
swiftly, has but a slight chance Of es-
Gaping his pursuers on their snowshoes.
Each hunter does his best to outrun
the others. for the wolf belongs to the
Lapp who strikes the first blow. As
soon as the leading hunter is close
enough to the wolf he gives it heavy
blow across the loins with his strong
spiked snowshoe staff If there are
outright; if not he disables it and waits
till all the hunters have arrived before
giving the death stroke.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-30
"compsrisons Are odious."

When little Amy was three years old
she was taken to visit her maternal
grandmother. During her stay the en-
tire household made much of her, and
on her departure she was Rugged and
kissed and wept over by each member
of the affeCtionate family in turn. The
scene made a deep impression on her
young mind
visit to her fathers home followed.
AT the conclusion Of it her paternal
grandmother and her Aunt Mabel stood
smilingly waving their adieus to the
little one until the carriage was out of
sight.
Amy's mother was beginning to Won
der what made her so unusually quiet
when 4 solemn little voice rang out
from her corner of the carriage:
Not a tear shedw-Youth's Compan.
ion
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-30
SIs~sp 0t<S.O

squirrel nearly as big as a cat. 1t had
once escaped from them by leaping
from the top Of a sixty foot pine tree.
They thought it bewitched and want
ed to throw it down a precipice sew
eral hundred feet deep. A traveller
interviewed to obtain fair play.
The squirrel was conveyed in a pil.
lowcase to the edge of the cliff, then
let out, that he might take the choice
between captivity and the terrible
leap. The crouching squirrel looked
down the abyss. then backward and
sideways, his eyes glistening.
Seeing no escape except in front, he
took a flying leap into space and fut-
tered rather than fell into the abyss.
His legs worked like those of a swim
ming dog, but faster, while his tail,
slightly elevated. spread out like fan.
He landed on a ledge of limestone
where he could be seen squatting on
his hind legs and smoothing his ruff.
fed fur, after which he made for the
creek, drank and scampered away into
the willow thicket.-London Answers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-30
ROUTED HIS CREDITOR.
Lespes, the French Writer, Adopted q
Most Effective Method.

Lespes, the French Writer, Adopted a
Most Effective Method.
Lespes. the French journalist. known
as Timothee Trimm. was once disagree
ably intruded on by creditor. who an
nounced his intention of not departing
until he was paid. The creditor plant
ed himself on a chair. and Lespes be-
held him, with CONSERVATION, draw
bread and cheese from his pockets, as
though to fortify himself against
events.
Several hours glided by. Lespes had
resumed his writing and finished an
article. The creditor showed no signs
of moving. Suddenly Lespes rose and
with bits of newspaper began carefully
blocking all the apertures through
which air could come into the room
He then made preparations for lighting
a charcoal fire, but before applying the
match pasted on the wall just opposite
the creditors eyes paper thus lacon.
tcally worded:
Take notice that we died of our OWL
will"
What are you doing?" exclaimed the
creditor uneaSily.
Your society would render life intol
cradle. so we are going to commit sui
eide together" answered Timothet
TRANQUILITY.
1t is needless to say that the creditor
/ decamped without waiting for results
and without his money.-ArgOnaut.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-30
MEN HAVE OUTING.

THE SESSION, TRUSTEES,
brotherhood and all men Of the Unit
ed Presbyterian church held a delight
full basket picnic function at the pa
vilion in Long View park last
evening. Thirty men enjoyed the feast
and the hour Of fellowship which fol
lowed. a huge and beautiful bouquet
which graced the table through the
Kindness Of Mr.. Gazetteer was by vote
divided into four and sent to four
homes OF the congregation as expires,
siuns OF good wishes. The session
and trustees each held a brief bust.
ness meeting before the company dis
banded The following were present:
Andrews. b. H., Andrews, Ralph, Alex
ander. Robert, Aster. w. L., Bollman
NJ, Bryan, c. r., Faeske, +. A. Griggs
&. A., Justus. +. w, Kerler. c., Kel
Ter. J. b.. Kerrison. NJ. NJ, McAfee
Robert. McKown. r. b., McLane, Z. c.
McMeekin, r. Reid, ]. f., Schroeder
W b.. Stees. A. T., Taylor, John
Toenniges, George, Vance, ]. L.. War
mock. J. d. Witt. d. J.. Dobbe. Ralph
Fowler. Walter. Reddig. C. w, Rich
ards. +. c.. Thompson, George. Sci
mer, G. Z.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-30
Real Ootimism,

What a grand old world this Is!
Have you ever seen a more perfect
day than this?'
Has your salary been raised?"
NO"
New boy at your houseT'
"Oh. no; nothing like that"
Perhaps you have received word
that you are heir to a fortune?"
Nothing of that kind has happened
to me-
Perhaps you have written a play
that somebody has accepted for Dro-
ductionT'
I'm not a writer. Why do you
make such a suggestionY'
I'm just trying to figure out why
you think the world is so grand and
the day so beautiful"
"Oh. you're one of those who can't
understand why one may be optimistic
without having some material reason
for it, Ell? By the way, I've just sold
my house for $500 more than l paid
for it eighr months ago" - Chicago
Record HerNld.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-30
ANNOUNCE BETRoTHAL.

4 VERY PRETTY PARTY AT THE
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Dengler
of theGreen Tree road, near Davenport
Sunday afternoon and evening, was
entertained by their daughter, Miss
Alma Joens. in honor of her 22nd
birthday anniversary, and also the an
noun cement Of her engagement to
Fred Anders. son of Mr.. and Mrs An,
ders OF the Hickory Grove road. Thir-
ty-fve young people were the guests
of the evening. The time was spent
with music, games and dancing. The
wedding of Miss Joens and Mr.. Anders
will take place early in the coming
winter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-30
Great Ionic.

Drug Clerk-Say. you remember that
bottle of the new tonic you sold Bill
Martin? The Proprietor-Yes. What
about 1t? The Clerk-Why, Bill drank
the whole bottle and went home and
whipped his wife. And she wants to
know what We are going to do about
it. The Proprietor-Going to do about
it? have it! Sell her two bottles and
tell her TO go home and get even
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-30
CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY.

MR. AND MRS. CARL STORR OF
South Rock Island are celebrating
their silver wedding anniversary quiet
ly at their home today. Only an ocoa-
sional visitor disturbs their quiet. and
the event is being made an ideal ami
versary
Saturday evening. however. Mr. and
Mrs. Storr entertained so Of their
friends at their home, the affair being
a beautiful garden party. Wheeling's
orchestra played music on the lawn
and a four.course dinner was served
the guests Mr.. and Mrs. Storr wish
to thank their friends for the many
beautiful presents which were show
cred upon them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-30

One OF the most remarkable sales
ever conducted in the tri-cities is that
inaugurated at 121-123 West Third
street, by w. S. Kirk.
The articles consist Of every vari-
ETY. in use in the army and NAVY or re-
Gently abandoned or superseded by
later designs.
AS a specimen of the prices obtain
ing at this remarkable sale, it would
seem almost sufficient to quote the
most prominent article in guns. This
consists of a 45-caliber breech-loading
Springfield rifle, shooting bullets, shot,
multiball or blank cartridge. In all
probability this was the best military
rife used by any army in the world.
Up to very recent period it was used
by the United States army and by the
state militia. 1t was also used by the
national guard during the Spanish
American war 1t is still in use in the
Philippine islands by the scouts and
constabularies. It is a gun that cost
the government SIC apiece, yet it Is
sold at this sale for the small sum OF
81 For general hunting purposes or
| for home protection it has no equal
1t is sighted for 1000 yards, over one
mile, and has proved more accurate
and serviceable than any gun the gov
eminent ever had.
United States marine department
shoes-5,O0O pairs at SO pair, in both
russell and black with tip toes. They
are made of the best quality OF
leather and are very durable. Govern
ment stamp on every pair.
United States army shoes, rs cents
a pair. Nice for both men and women
These United States army barracf
shoes were made for the purpose o.
resting the feet after long marches
Equally desirable for house or stree
wear. It's cool and comfortable. Easy
on and off the foot, and is suitable fol
men and women standing in stores
shops, factory, home, working, loung
ing or outing Nothing to equal then
for ease and comfort United States
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-30

The Able d'Aubignac, who wrote
admirably on dramatic composition
and had instanced many living ex-
amples of failure in that direction,
was SO imprudent after thirty years
silence as to write a tragedy himself.
In the preface he boosted that he, OF
ell dramstists. had most scrupulously
observed the rules Of Aristotle, whose
inspiration he had followed! To this
it was replied by one who had suffered
from his criticism, Il do not quarrel
with the Able d'Aubignac for having
followed the precepts Of Aristotle, but
cannot pardon the precepts Of Arts
totle that caused the able TO write
such a tragedy"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-30
MILLION LOSS IN
POWDER BLOW UP

Cleveland, July 8o.-Two store
house of the Austin Powder company
near Newberg Heights, a few miles
from the heart of the city, were
blown up at 1880 this morning. The
damage done to the manufacturing
plants and many homes, which were
practically wrecked, is estimated as
high as a million. Several carloads
of explosives went off. Company OFF,
Gals ascribe the explosion to spite.
The police are looking for a discharg-
cd employee. Scores sustained minor
injuries, but reports of loss of life are
not confirmed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-30
JUST APPLY
A LITTLE
POSLAM

When the complexion is infamed or
sunouvnCu, The lose RED, or pimples
hives, rakheS. mosquito bites or itching
lFet annoy. use POSLAM. fer II affords
the quickest and most certain means
Ct dnNlng away such affections.
Results art seen even after al over
E.-ht application. and soon the skin Is
normal and presentahle in appearance
PCslam Is Invaluable in hot weather.
lis readiness IN quickly disposing Of
the many minor skin troubles demon
strates the marvellous healing power
by which II effects complete cures Of
gu eczemas. acne salt rheum. BARRIERS
itch letter. piles. etc. even OF years
sJandfng Itching stops at once
POSLAM SOAP keeps the skin Sc
cure against infection and disease. I'm
proves its color and texture. soothes
tender skin, makes complexions clear
hands soft The best shAmpo for
dandrun A J Reiss. y. W. Steiner
H o Rolls and all druggists sell Pos.
lam tpTice 90 centsl and Poslam Soap
(price % cents). For free samples
write 20 the Emergency Laboratories
g West Twenty-hfth street, New York
City.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-30
COMBINATION SOCIAL

THE SOCIAL AT THE HOME OF
Rev. S. G. Hagglund of the First Swed-
ish church last evening. given for the
members OF his confirmation classes
and two OF the classes of Rev. F. o.
Hanson OF Galesburg. was well at.
tended. and the evening was pleasant I.
ly spent with games and other diver
sions on the lawn. Rev. Hanson spoke
TO the young people. and Rev. Gustav
oberg Of Duluth made a short address.
Refreshments were served. The lawn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-30


Dear Mrs. Thompson: When a man
doesn't give his wife any money ana
tells her to run bills and have them
sent to him, don't you think she is
justified in taking money out Of his
pockets when she gets a chance? I
never have a cent Of my own. He
says a woman isn't to be trusted with
money. UNHAPPY WIFE.
Several judges have ruled that a
wife is justified in taking money from
her husbands pockets if he does not
provide her with sufficient funds.
It seems strange that some men
are perfectly willing to trust their
wives with the family honor, with
bringing up their children and run
ming the household, but not with a
cent of money. Apparently such men
make money their god, considering it
far more important than their honor,
children or home, or the ;ove and Toy
atty OF a wife.
There is something wrong with a
man who will not trdst his wife with
cent of money. / wouldn't trust
him with very much money myself
/ think / would want some RESPONSE
BILE person TO 90 his bond in a mat
ter of financial importance
Is there not some way in which you
can earn some cash for yourself:
OF course you can compel your hus
band to give you an allowance, by
taking the matter TO court: but
know that most women do not wish
70 do anything so public as that
Such a man, however, deserves TO be
held up to public scorn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-30
DINE AT TOWER.

THE MEMBERS OF THE RELI-
ance club Of the Grace Lutheran
church were entertained al the Watch
Tower last evening by the younger
members OF the society. The evening
following the supper. was spent in a
social way. A committee OF three was
appointed TO make arrangements for
the annual banquet next month.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-30
"GETS IT" Will Get
Any Corn, Sure
"GETS-iT."

Any corn just loves to be cut and
gouged. but it's mighty rough on you.
Plasters and salves usually take away
some OF the toe with them, and leave
the corn to flourish.
The new corn cure "GETS-IT'' is per
fectly harmless 70 the healthy flesh, but
IL does go for a corn. bunion. callOus
or wart right of the reel The corn
shriveIs away from the healthy flesh
and drops on
You can apply ''GETS-IT'' in two sec
ouds and IL begins its work right of
Pretty soon youll forget you ever had
corns or bunionB.
"GETS-IT'' is sold at all druggists al
Is cents a bottle. or sent on receipt Of
price by ( Lawrence & Co, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-30
Ex-senator Washburn Dead.

Minneapolis, Mimi, July 30.-For,
mer United States Senator William d.
Washburn, one of the leaders in the
upbuilding of the northwest, died here
last night. He was 81 years of age
He was in Europe, when he began
to fail in health. Expressing a hope
to die in his home, Fair Oaks, here
the party FASTENED to Minneapolis
where it arrived on July 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-30
HART o1,d
HOME
PROBLEMS
81 Ms RLIzABEEH
MRS RLI2AbETE
n~ TN N@R

Dear Mrs. Thompson: am 81, live
in the city and earn SO a week. Do
you think | am too young TO marry?
! know a real nice girl that would
be willing 10 marry me. She is not
quite - years old. We are both
strong and healthy, but ! have a
friend who says a man ought to be
% before be marries because he
doesn't know how TO treat a vile be-
fore he is that old What do you
think about IL? OSCAR.
your letter proves it.
A man who will ask a girl to marry
him, expecting to live in city at the
present high cost OF living. on $40 a
week. does not know how TO treat a
wife.
The old story that two can live
cheaper than one, has been exploded
long ago.
II you live in a boarding mouse Just
ask your landlady II she will board
two people for the same money that
you are paying her. She will think
you have lost your senses.
A wife needs food and clothes. and
you viii have 70 live somewhere,
which means paying rent There will
be all kinds Of expenses that you
don't think OF now. that come with
marriage You will want some fun,
too. won't you? Well, even fun costs
money in a city.
Also. a woman cannot stand too
many hardships especially a young
married woman. Don't forget that.
You can't treat her like another man,
no matter how willing she is TO put
up with things.
There is another very important
item YOU nave overlooked. VIII you
be prepared for the arrival or tnd
first baby How are you going to
take care Of II and your wife, out OF
that SO a week
! never advise anybody 20 marry on
less than SIS a week when they ex
pcct 70 live in a city. An- even tnat,
/ fear. is an underestimate OF what
Is necessary.
II you really love this girl, you will
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-30
SOCIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

THE SALE AND SOCIAL THAT
was planned by the Little Charity
workers for Thursday evening has
been postponed until next Monday be-
cause of the grocers' picnic Thursday,
which will take many people from the
city. A vacant lot on Ninth avenue
and Fourteenth street will be the
scene of the sale.
The Busy Bee sewing circle will
meet Thursday afternoon at the hons
of Mrs. Thomas Mclean, 1411
Twelfth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-30
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

MISS SELMA GUSTAFSON AND
Richard Stromberg. both OF Moline.
were married Saturday evening at Z
O'Clock at the parsonage OF the Swed-
ish Lutheran church. Moline. Rev. A.
T. Bergstrom officiating. They were
attended BY Miss Eva Anderson. cou-
sin OF the bridegroom. and Knute
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-30
CROCERS' PICNIC
PLANS COMPLETE
Annual Outing Will Be Held
Thursday at the Usual
Place, Linwood.
GOOD PROGRAM PREPARED
Steamer w. w. and Barge Will Take
Merry Makers to Grounds
Stores to Be Closed.

Arrangements for the annual pic
mic of the retail grocers and butchers
OF Rock Island have been completed
and day after tomorrow, the schooner
w. W. with its capacious barge, will
be pressed into service to carry the
merry picnickers to Linwood, the
scene OF the days outing There ath-
letic events, dancing and many other
things will occupy the program of the
day. The w. W. is to sail from the
local port at $50 the morning OF Aug.
L. Because the demand in Davenport
for tickets has been so large the boat
will stop there Is minutes later At
1:SO the W. w. will carry the second
load of passengers from Rock Island
and again will stop at Davenport, leav-
ing there at LAS.
EXPECT 1000 TO ATTEND.
1t is expected that nearly 1000 will
join in the picnic. Everybody will be
welcomed and will be asked to join
the days program. Those who come
| along are asked to bring their dinner
in picnic baskets. The return home
will be made at $50 in the evening.
The big feature of the day will be
the baseball game of the afternoon
when the retail grocers battle with the
! jobbing statesmen. Big Pete Fuller,
who used to hold the indicator in the
| big leagues, will risk his life in the
umpire position. It is said the job
bers are planning to throw the s>fne
so as to strengthen their chances to
/ dispose of their goods. In the morn
ing. the east end clerks and the west
end clerks will form competing teams.
Other events in the athletic line in
clude races for boys under II, girls
under II, three-legged race for boys,
married women's race, potato race,
young women's, skinny mans race, fat
mans race, butcher and grocers' foot
race and a sack race.
BIG SCREAM OF DAY.
The big scream of the eSy's con
tests will be that in which the women
will demonstrate their vocal powers
The woman who let's loose the loudest
yell will be the winner. There will
be pie and water melon eating con
tests, a tug of war between the butch
ers and grocers and another between
the east and west end clerks.
The jobbers have kindly donated
prizes to be given the various winners
Those who do not care to compete fol
the prizes may trip the light fantastic
all day long if they /esire. Bleuer':
orchestra is going TO furnish the mu
sic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-30
Asylum Death a Suicide.

Kankakee, H., July 30.-The result
Of the investigation Of the death of
John NJ. Brooks, for 20 years a clerk
at the main Chicago postoffice, who
died at Kankakee state hospital yes
terday, shows he died of self-infiicted
injuries and not from harsh treatment
by attendants.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-30

The T1an watched his wife as she en-
tered the voting booth.
do you like to see a woman min
Cling with a lot Of men at a polling
placer inquired bystander.
1T depends q great deal on tSe way
she votes" said the husband. who was
practical man.-Cleveland Plain Deal
er.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-30

Stromberg. brother of the bridegroom.
After the ceremony the bridal party
went to the home of Charles Strom-
berg. brother of the bridegroom. 2O29
Fourteenth street, where a wedding
supper was served TO the immediate
relatives. Mr.. Stromberg is a tailor,
and has been employed in different
stores in the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-30

rney would reach 1t and that II they
did there were no police there to ex-
anime their credentials. At last. how
ever, to satisfy them he ordered the
issue of document allowing them to
pass without let or hindrance to the
north pole
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-30
United States Army Goods
At Private Sale Closes
Saturday, August 3
Four Days
Unique Assortment of Useful and Decorative Army and Navy
Articles from Government Departments at
Surprisingly Low Prices.
121-123 w. 3rd St. Davenport, la

Guns Pistols Ammunition Cartridges, Cartridge Belts Bayo-
nets Swords Helmets Hats Shoes Coats Trousers Shirts
Blankets Rain Proof overcoats Blue Broadclo Linens
Ladies' Winter Coat Materials, Pettcoats, and
Thousand Articles for Paror, Reception Library
Decorative Uses in Private Homes and Clubs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-30

Chanberlsin's Stomach and Liver
Tablets gently stimulate the liver and
bowels to expel poisonous matter,
cleanse the system. cure constipation
and sick headache Sold by all drug
Gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-30
A SQUIRREL WITH NERVE.
Survived Its Wild Leap Over Cliff ia
Escape Captivity.

1t may not be generally known that
the squirrel can leap from a great
height, break its fall in its descent and
alight uninjured. A naturalist once
saw a squirrel leap from a treetop
thirty feet high. drop to the ground
and run up another tree for safety.
Some boys in Mexico caught black
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-30
WILL CLOSE STORES.

Needless to say with such plans for
Thursday, it will be we'll for people
who expect to eat that day to stock up
Wednesday. All the meat markets
and grocery stores are to be closed
for the day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-30

was decorated with Japanese lanterns
strung between the trees.