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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-12

Some men insist upon keeping the
household duties at home last from
sun TO sun. A lunch down town at
the noon hour with Browns Restau-
rant solves the problem. Try taking
"A lunch at noon with us and meet
the bright business men who stop
with us every day
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-12

You will look a good while before
you find better medicine for coughs
and colds than Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. 1t not only gives relief
1t cures. Try it when you have a
cough or cold, and you are certain to
be pleased with the prompt cure
which it will effect. For sale by alb
dealers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-12

| make screen doors and screen
windows and repair old ones. Any
thing made of wood you can get here
and have il made TO order. Costs
less and lasts longer. Leave your
orders at the shop near opera house.
10-1m ". II. KENNER.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-12

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine
Tablets. Druggists refund money II
1t fails to cure. E. W. GROVES sis.
nature 10 on each box. &c.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-12

For rheumatism YOU will find no
thing better than Chamberlain Lin
iment. Try il and see how quickly
il gives relief. For sale by all deal
err.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-12
Here Is Your
0pportunity-Free
To Get a Full Size 50.cent Box Of
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Opportunity Is knocking at your
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wrecked man and woman.
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women. Send the free coupon today. Make-
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orming drugs,
Sold at soc a box at all Drug Stores
With guarantee or money refunded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05
WOMAN BETTER BUT
WILL NOTTELL NAM {

Efforts 10 learn the identity OF the
woman who was found lying in an al
ley night before last have proved un-
availing thus far, except that the wo-
man has stated that her home is in
Peoria. Tie ST. Anthony hospital at
tendants state that she has regained
her composure and is seldom seized
with Mysteries. At times she is "a
tional, but even then she refuses to
tell her name. On the other hand, out,
side information points TO the fact
that the woman's home is in Mon
mouth and that she is a paroled pa
tient OF an asylum. 1t is possible that
the woman gave Peoria as her address
to throw the authorities of the track
in seeking 10 locate her home and PEG
pie.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05

He has worked like a machine in that
office ten years. and he couldn't hold
out. Now he is worrying himself to
death, and Sadie is working in the
mill 70 keep things going. The poor
girl looks Ike a shadow"
I'm so sorry Alice voice had the
sympathetic zone he loved in her.
But ! am relieved, too. | thought
you meant they had had-other kinds
OF trouble. This is bad. you know,
but nothing compared to that"
This is bad enough. at any rate"
declared the man gloomily, and it
leads to all sorts OF other kinds. Do
you suppose love can survive such
usage as that?"
The girl smiled at him serenely.
Nv ate ought to have known bet
ter" said Fitzgerald, looking away
from that smile. He knew two years
ago that be was going down hill He
Is like me-unable 10 stand the close
confinement, and too old TO start into
anything else. He-he ought 10 have
loved her too we'll to marry her!"
Tears blinded Alice Kiiborne. So
that was the reason he never spoke?
Was he going down hill, too? She
remembered the trembling of his
iOud during the tedious afternoon.
% il is time | took him in hand, ."
she whispered with a smile.
For q week Fitzgerald kept strictly
away from the little stenographer
Then impelled by her reproachful
/ sadness, he called one breathless
evening.
Il have wanted you so much" g "a
Alice gently. I've great news to Tell
/ you"
The mans face showed the fight he
! was making
Mr.. Raymond had a talk with me
/ the other day He says We may both
/ take a vacation until the first of Sep
I TENDER five care to-"
"Alioei" He was crushing her
hands in a desperate grasp. Don't
{ / can not trust myself"
But you can trust me. Dick" she
whispered with a sob.
Not to look out for your OWL
good" be cried. DO you think
would not have begged you long agc
to marry me, If l could have taken
care OF your
But you viii be all right il yoI
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05
Ends Hunt for Rich Girl.

Often the hunt for rich wife ends
when the man meets a woman that
uses Electric BitteTs. Her strong
nerves tell in bright brain and even
temper. Her peach-blOOm complexion
and ruby lips result from her pure
blood; her bright eyes from restful
sleep; her elastic step from firm, free
muscles, all telling OF the health and
strength Electric Bitters give woman,
and the freedom from indigestion,
backache, headache, fainting and dizzy
spells they promote. Everywhere they
are woman's favorite remedy. If weak
or ailing try them. soc at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05
1863 ARRESTS MADE BY
POLICE DURING MONTH

The reports Of the police, plumbing,
waterworks and police matrOn depart
ments for the month have been receiv-
cd by the municipal commission. The
police department report for May
shows lG3 arrested, 60 of whom were
on state charges and the remainder on
city charges. The state cases includ-
cd disorderly conduct, IS; assault and
battery, 7. assault with a deadly
weapon, 2; embezzlement, ! larceny,
4, malicious mischief. 3 receiving
stolen property, / resisting an officer
2; bastardy, / robbery, 2; trespass,
I. rape. /. eytortion, .. The city
cases were, disOrderly conduct, 63;
assault and battery, 9; driving an auto
without light ! ; assault, l.; drunken
ness, 90, peddling without license, 4.
Number OF wagon calls. sc; ambu-
lance calls. 30; lights out, &c, for 234
hours; % given lodging; fines and fees
collected, $4,000
The report Of the police matron,
Mrs. Margaret Schroeder, shows that
IS calls were made In the interest of
the work, GO calls were received, -
children were cared for, Maynard
girls assisted, 3 wayward boys assist
I'D, children placed IN Bethany
home. s taken To Association house.
stranded woman looked after,
woman furnished with transportation,
! placed in home. children placed in
home, l girl declared delinquent in
county court, ! allowed to return
home under surveillance of police mat
non
The plumbing report shows 1926 de-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05
Police News

John L. OConnell was fined 81 and
costs this morning by Magistrate c. ].
Smith for disorderly conduct. OCon-
nell was arrested for striking a man
by the name OF Evans, VINO, the de-
PENDANT says, was raising 4 disturb
anCe in front OF the James restaurant
and annoying customers of the eating
house. The trouble occurred last
night.
c. II. Crowley and J. H Wilson, who
were out in test car Of a Moline auto
concern last night, 10Y riding without
the aid OF one Of the lights, were de-
tected by Oficers Ginnane and Gabel
this morning, and fined 81 and costs.
r ]. Palmer and c. D. McCabe, sell
ers Of a Des Moines magazine. were
accosted by Detective Caulheld this
morning because OF a suspicion that
their offering 10 the public was not all
that It appeared TO be. Their case was
investigated and they we're allowed TO
roam Chief James Brinn informed
them that he world further investigate
the case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05

mo, indeed. l shall need it all for
new linen"
And simply can not afford it,
myself, Alice. l will not let you 60
back to the Office if you marry me.
And shall want you to have a COM
Portable home. 1t will take every
cent | have child"
Listen, Dick Trust me just this
once!'
Il should think this once was
about all there is of it!' said Richard,
surrendering, reluctant but happy.
a week later Alice Fitzgerald sur
veyed the old house on the hillside
with intense satisfaction. at is Just
stun that was in that old athic, and
boxes, Dickie, but love it," she said.
And the roof doesn't leak" de-
clared this new householder with sat
isfaction. And we've wood enough
in the shed for our cooking and chilly
evenings for a month" he added, ex-
aiming his tanned hands tenderly.
And grandfather says the Chin
ney is safe to use the old fireplace.
And I'm too perfectly happy for
words. You can not call this 'spong-
ing The old house has been empty
tOI I'VE ears. Inc "OOQ was IOI-
ting on the ground. And We are both
beautifully tired getting it all ready"
Bat what now, dear lady? You
know | can never consent to loafing
round here for six weeks. Am / to
be hired out to some farmer"
Dick, 1t is the most beautiful Sc
cret! I've hardly been able to con-
tain II. Come and see"
To the old milk-room she led him
There were crates, piles Of quart bas-
kets and some bright new tin buck
cts.
It's blueberries, Dickie-ths wcods
are full of them, Just now these pas.
lures above us are covered with tie
low bushes which are just ripeuing,
and little later the high ones will
be ready. You will find all the work
you want. We will ship TO Boston
and New York; l arranged for some
markets before We left the city We
can have old Jack to carry them Il
the station"
Blueberries." gasped Richard, in
astonishment
"Biusberries," laughed Alica, from
daylight Until daEk Whx- Ian IL j.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05
CAVE-IN BURIES
ANDINJURES MAN

In a cavern at the Atkinson clay
pit in South Rock Island at IL
O'Clock this morning. August Dob
blear, 81 years old, was seriously in
jured when he was buried under a
pile OF the falling clay. He sustain
cd a fractured thigh and a scalp
wound, but, unless internal injuries
develop, ne viii recover. The injured
man was at work in the pit when the
slide started and he was unable 70
move 10 avoid the rush Of earth. His
cries attracted fellow workmen and
they lost 10 time ia uncoyering him.
Mr. DoDDlear was removed 70 his home
in Strayer's lane in South Rock Is
land.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05

the way | earned my education!"
1T has been a queer kind II honey
moon" observed Alice one evening as
they sat on the worn doorstone On
their hillside.
But we have had the money. that's
the main thing, sweetheart"
And the moon!" answered Alice
fiippantiy to cover her satisfaction
What a view this is. Alice. I'd
like to see tnat Old Office down
me, now. All I'd need to 10 when
got tired is to close my eyes, draw d
deep breath and see this wide Old hill.
side"
Always remember to draw two
breaths now" suggested Alice meek
~.
do you know" she asked present
ly, that we have cleared $50? And
that you are as fit as an athlete?'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05
AWARD CONTRACT
FOR BLUFF SCHOOL

At special meeting of the board OF
education last night the contract for
the new Audubon school building on
the blutf was let 10 H. F. Paulson.
Eight contractors submitted bids to
the board, and Paulson was the lowest
bidder, his bid being s6,449. A few
minor changes were made, which less
ened the expense to S6,371.
DR.. Nichols was granted the use OF
the corridor at the Horace Mann fol-
conducting a Sunday school class OF
the Third Christian mission.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05
Monitor to Publish Specials.

A Chicago edition Of the Christian
Science Monitor will be published dur
ing the republican national convention.
A temporary plant is being installed
by the Monitor at 14l3 Michigan ave
nue.. This Chicago edition will be in
charge of Alexander Dodds, managing
editor OF the Monitor, who will bring
part Of his editorial staff from Boston.
The publication of the Monitor in Chi.
cago during the time of the conven.
ton is not in any sense the forerunner
Of a pernanent Chicago edition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05
To Shoe the Boys

Of Rock Island economically and well
is our ambition. II the parents OF all
the boys in Rock Island knew how
much care and thought, how untiring
our efforts have been to sell only such
goods IN our boys department that
will give unquestonable satisfaction
we would have no need of this adver.
tisement to invite them TO call Many
parents have solved their boys shoe
problem by coming TO US. Why don't
yau? Priester-Hickey Shoe store, in
the Harper House block
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05
B. BILLS COMING
TO ROCK ISLAND

Buffalo Bills Wild West shows viii
appear in Rock Island Tuesday, July
%, at Exposition park. While Buff
falo Bill made his farewell appear
ance in Moline and also in Davenport
last year, he has not yet said goOdby
to Rock Island in person.
Hence his coming, in which fact
all will rejoice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05
The Points Of View.

Said the one: Each cloud
has silver lining;
So let us brace up
and stop our repining-
Said the other: 40 cloud
Has a silver lining
When the sun has set
And the moon isn't shining"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05

looking him over with extreme salts,
faction. We will come up here every
vacation. It's awfully paying to take
vacation in burberry time"
Dear child" He drew her close,
his cheek against her hair. Il am
glad you proposed to me, Alice; It's
the best thing that ever happened to
me. Seriously, dear, a man doen't
know how lonely he is without a wife
until he gets one. Are they all lika
you?"
Very much the same, Dick Don't
you believe now that love can survive
hardships?"
But all girls are not like you"
objected he kissing her teDderly,
No" Alice sighed contentedly,
they do not al!-understand about
the BURBERRY season, perhaps!"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05
Heard IL tie Market.

The little green cucumber and the
big red strawberry met at a market
stall.
How are you this morning.
queTier the cucumber.
'Oh, I'm ripe for anything" re-
piled the strawberry. And your"
Rather seedy," answered the Gu
auIpher zadlE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05
Case Ends Abruptly

The $4,000 damage suit of John
E. Mcmahon of Moline against the
Lewis Roofing company for the
death Of the compliments son, was
abruptly ended this afternoon when
Judge F. d. Ramsay granted a mo-
ton Of the defense calling for in
structions for acquittal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05
Obituary
MILLER FUNERAL.

The funeral OF Jacob n Miller was
held from the home Of his daughter,
Mrs. W. s. Petersen, 1904 Seventeenth
avenue, this afternoon at 2 o'clock,
Rev. c. E. Hawkins of the Spencer
Memorial church officiating. Services
al the grave were in charge Of the Odd
Fellows, who also furnished the bear
ers.> Burial took place at Chippian-
mock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05
The Gotham Version.

Say, paw" Queried little Benja-
min Baxter, where is the bridge OF
sighs?"
1T connects New York and Brook
Ign. my son." replied Baxter, Sr.
But why is it called the bridge OF
sighs?" asked Benjamin
Because, explained the old gen
tleman, "a man lets out a sigh oi
anguish as he goes over TO Brooklyn
and a sign of relief when he comes
back"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05
One of the symptoms.

But" queried the sweet girl grad
uate, how can | tell when / am In
loye?"
oh" replied the fair widow,
when you think you think as much
Of young man as you think Of your
self-that Is love"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05

get out in the country and have a
rest"
That can not afford, dear child,
Alice, there is no use in talking
will not drag ytu down like this
There are too many chances against
u.s."
Then" said the girl, you have
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05

put me IN an exceedingly embarrass-
ing position,"
4 do not understand" stammered
the young man in bewilderment.
We'll. you see Nj Raymond
seemed TO think We Were-had come
10 an understanding. you know. And
/ did not deny II, He said you were
too valuable = man 70 lose. and so lie
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05

Butt can't be done" said Rich
ard after little, all his old doubts re-
turning.
We can go up to grandfather's
farm in the hills. Dickie.''
Il won't sponge my way on your
people, Alice"
No, no, dear independent boy"
"OT-oT let you use your money"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05

broke out in the Mohammedan sec
ton of the city Monday burned itself
out at midnight after destroying a
thousand residences. Fifteen thous-
and persons are without shelter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05
Afternoon and Night

ing in connection with the rental of
buildings in Washington for govern
ment purposes was charged in the SEN
ate Tuesday. The allegation was
made by Senator Williams of Mississ-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05
ContIadicted.

The play was dull from start to 1
and the author thus addressed {
friend: IF twas not tEt, twas Z
miss, for / didn't hear a single hiss. .
True" said his friend but in such
weather no man can hiss and cape
together"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05
Silent But Strenuous.

Pyker-That chap you were talk
ing to on the corner looks like a prize
fighter"
Hyker-Yez, that's a fact He's
my silent partner.
Pyker-DOes he foot the billsf
Hyker-No, he foots the bill col.
lectOTa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05
VALUABLE PEARL Is
FOUND BY MOLINE MAN

John Prince, a clammer whose
home is on First street, Moline, yes
terday was so fortunate as to find a
valuable pearl in his days catch. Jew
elers have already placed value OF
81, 900 on it which. makes it the most
valuable ever found in this vicinity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05

ippi in connection with the considera-
ton of the legislative, executive and
judicial appropriation bill
Constantinople-Th fire which
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05
WIRE SPARKS.

Madison, Wis.-To furnish the gov
ernor and legislature with complete
information regarding the policy to be
pursued for the conservation of the
natural resources of Wisconsin, the
state conservation commission will
prepare a series of reports covering
all phases Of the problem.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05
Takes Prisoners AWAY.

Sheriff o. L. Bruner has taken Thorn
as Armstrong and Wellington Miller
to Pontiac, where they are to serve in
determinate sentences.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05
Willing to Listen

Nobody" remarked the morauz-
er, "admires a knocker."
And yet" rejoined the democrat
izer, me can always get an audi
anca"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05
RESTING UP

suggested that we-take the vacation
l mentioned, beginning Saturday. l
am wondering wnat l shall say to him
when l go back Monday morning."
Girl, girl" he cried, holding her
close. DO you realize what you are
doing?"
Alice smiled quietly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05

ographer who waited for him beside
her table
I'm very sorry. but you will have
To excuse me tonight" he said. Il
i have some work that must be an
ished"
You are not At TO work-at aIl!"
she declared with a Cheerfulness that
did not conceal her anxiety. You
must not work over hours this warm
weather. Come home. like a good
boyi"
Richard Fitzgerald clutched his
seif-cOntrol with grim determination.
No one knew how he longed for this
girls tender sOlicitude And yet some
thing in her manner warned him that
she did know. and that she was puz-
Eled and wounded by his silence.
20. very we'll" he said quietly. Il
don't feel Just up 10 night work, for
6 fact"
Al his own desk he put away his
papers saying over and over TO him
self; I've got 70 make her under
stand, poor little girl. And I'd bet
ter do IL now"
No refreshing breeze greeted them
as they emerged from the great build
ing, only the oppressive heat reject
ID from pavement aud brick walls. AS
he wondered miserably how TO carly
out bis determination, fate played in
70 his hand.
why" said Alice Wonderingiy
did you see that woman who Jus
passed u.s. il looked like Sadie
Waite
1t IS Sadie-she is working dovI
IN the silk mills" answered F1tz
gerald grimly. They have beer
having trouble"
20. WHAT cried the girl.
Waite gave out about a month ago
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05

posted with city treasurer.
The waterworks report shows total
pumpage Of 12o.OSS,OOO gallons with
daily average of 3.S73,SO6 gallons
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05

Archangel, Russia-Upward of so
steamers, mostly of foreign register,
are marooned in an unprecedented
jam of ice foes in the neighborhood
Of the Sviatoi-Nos lighthouse, in the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05

Manila-Except for minor clashes
between partisans in this city the vot-
ing at the general insular elections
was uneventful. Indications are that
the nationalists- have captured a large
majority of thea assembly and the pro-
Yincial offices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05

Washington-The interstate COM
merce commission held Tuesday in its
decision of the case of Southern Hi
nois Millers' association against the
Louisville & Nashville and other rail
roads that the roads should permit
milling in transit at a cost not ex-
ceeding half a cent a hundred pounds
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05

Rastatt, Germany-Staff. Surgeon
Bruening, who killed lieutenant
Springer in revolver duel May L.,
was sentenced to two years impris-
onment. Their encounter served to
stimulate the opposition to dueling in
the army.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05

White sea. A Norwegian icebreaker
has left for the scene TO aid the i'm
prisoned craft.
Washington-That there is graft
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05

LOndOn-The second international
conference on wireless telegraphy
opened here with % nations repre-
scented. All of the sessions will be
secret. The American delegation
will be especially insistent upon
24-hour wireless staff for every sea-
going passenger ship.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-05
BY ELSIE ENDICoTT.

L office Of the Ray
mOnd Bros. plant
was insunerably hot
for the FIRST OF July,
and the chief ac-
CCuntants desk stood
in the hottest corner.
His thin fingers
trembled a little aud
his pale face flushed
Us he FASTENED 70 Join
the trim little stem
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