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3 7 THE ARGUS, MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1906. THE ARGUS. Published Dally and Weekly at 1624 Second avenue. Rock Island, I1L En tered at the postofflce as second-class matter. ,r By THE J. W. POTTER CO. TERMS Dally. 10 cents per week. Weekly, -$1 per year In advance. All communic-atlons of argumentative character, political or religious, must have real name attached for publica tion. No such articles will be printed over fictitious signatures. Correspondence solicited from every township in Rock Island county. should be the most effective inspira tion for proper Christmas observance, i Such thought should stay excesses, prevent abuses of the happy Christmas customs, and bring the real happiness Christmas should bring and does bring to all who properly observe the festal season. Christmas is but a few days hence. These happy holiday days can be and are made most supremely' happy by their proper observance honest Christmas effort to make others happy. DAILY STORY. WOMAN'S DIPLOMACY. Monday, Dec. 17, 1906. Improve the track facilities in the lower end and the factories will come. Government officials claim there are competing lines in E. II. Harriman's system. If E. 1J. finds 'em he'll spank 'em real hard for competing. What's the use of a system if there's competition? Grover Cleveland has been suffering for a week from indigestion. One of the sad things about it is that when a man of Mr. Cleveland's build com plains that his food doesn't agree with him he never .succeeds in arousing much sympathy. The Washington Star says there is "no use in getting excited over what congress may. do.- Nobody is likely to get much ex cited over what con gress may do this winter that is un less "Uncle Joe-" shall stand up some morning and insist on an immediate revision of the tariff. People Can't Get Coal. The interstate commerce commission has sent an urgent request to manag ers of railroads in the northwest to get coal to suffering patrons along their lines. People are in cold storage in the Dakotas and in northern Wisconsin be cause they are out of coal and the railroads do not deliver any more. In some cities light plants have had to shut down because a supply of coal could not be had. This latter might not be considered an unmixed catas trophe by the administration in Rock Island, but the people in cities in the northwest feel differently about the matter, for they have the price. Among the railroads that have re ceived this urgent request from the interstate commission several are not ed that are under the control of James J. Hill, the world's greatest railroad genius. We are pained to learn that I posed I was thoroughly educated. Mr. Hill should be caught in such com pany as this, he at least was thought to be one man who could do better than that I i"o to visit her, and she was especial The answer is that the railroads lj anxious that I should make a good have not the cars to handle the coal, impression. Original. Frovideuce, who manages all things wisely and economically, wastes no talents on man for the management of woman. The wisdom of this course is that man needs no such talent until alter marriage, and after marriage he has a wife to manage other women for him. The economy consists in the fact that men shall marry. A single man never appreciates the sensitiveness of the opposite sex. Woman hides her wounds, and man often stamps through her feelings with seven league boots. An incident that occurred to me aft er my marriage taught me this, and since then I have invariably left the settlement of my differences with oth er women to my wife. I had passed middle life before marrying. I had met ladies, as other bachelors meet them, socially, but my club was my home, and I was never thrown Into in timate association with any woman. But I considered myself sufficiently mild mannered and deferential to the softer sex for all ordinary social pur poses. What wounds I had inflicted I did not know, nor was I conscious of having inflicted any. The honeymoon over, my wife took me in training, and it soon became ap parent that I needed a great deal of it- However, in about a year I sup- One day my wife informed me that her dearest friend, whom she had not seen since we had been married, was com- FINE AIT FU RN TURE WE TAKE GREAT PLEASURE IN C LLING THE ATTENTION OF OUR PATRONS TO OUR COMPLETE STOCK OF FURNITURE, DRAPERIES, ETC., AND ALSO TO SOME OF THE MOST ARTISTIC AND RELIABLE SPECIMENS OF MODERN AND ANTIQUE FURNITURE, WHICH WE ARE SHOWING, WE HAVE A MOST COMPLETE LINE OF MODERN UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE TO SELECT FROM, AND WE FEEL CER TAIN THAT WE CAN PLEASE YOU. OUR SUCCESS IN PLEASING OUR CUSTOMERS IS PROVEN BY OUR EVER INCREASING PATRONAGE. WE ESPECIALLY CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO OUR NEW LINE OF THE LATEST STYLES IN DAVENPORTS, WE FELL THAT BY GIVING US A CALL AND LOOKING OVER OUR STOCK YOU WILL BE SATISFIED IN EVERY RESPECT. WE EXTEND A HEARTY INVITA TION TO ALL. JOHN POELTL Qj 418-420 Brady Street Davenport, Iowa RAILWAY TIPS. Governor Penr.ypacker of Pennsyl vania objects to the term "executive department as applied to the office of the governor. He regards it as not in keeping with ;the dignity of the of fice. It is Goveribor Pennypacker's con tention that as Ms office is at the head of the state go? rnment it is entitled to distinction over the mere "depart ments," of which there are now so many. Senator BIackJturn and some other southern statesmen have been hearing of 'possum hunt? near Washington al most within shadow of the capitol dome. They thmik of organizing foray in that Tfcfnity and may be ex pected to slip Inix the woods a short way up the Pototiac almost any time. Complaint is made that it is practi rally impossible to get this delicacy in the Washington market. It is an entirely insufficient answer. They should have the cars. Either get cars and tracks to do the business, or turn it over to some one who can and will. Mr. Hill knows better. You can depend on it there is an other chapter in this matter and that it will develop in a mighty short time. At what price does this coal sell after it gets to a town where it is badly needed? It may be worth while to consider that when Jim Hill Seemingly goes mad we are justified in suspect ing there is method in his work. Holiday Rates. Dec. 20, 21. 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31, I resolved to be on' my and Jan. 1 the Rock Island will sell guard and put on my most affable and J round trip tickets at rate of fare and deferential manner. lone-third to the following territory: The first evening of Miss Bland's ar- I AH points in Arkansas, Indian Territory, rival my wife, my sister and our guest Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Xe- A DISTANT BELFRY. Congressman Frank O. Lowden has put himself down In the congressional directory as a faruer. An eastern col league asked him how an Illinois farm er spent his time. Mr. Lowden replied that he got up about 8 a. m., had a light breakfast, smoked a cigar and then until noon dictated letters to his stenographer and then . At that point his hearer docided that he would like the calm joys of a rural life with out any more particulars and that if there were any more farm jobs of just that sort he wou!T iake one. This Is to be a rather slow week in congress, for only six special messag es are scheduled by the president There was a time when one a month was more than enough, but we are ad vised that later tiity may come 10 a week. In explanation that we are to have but six this week it should be stated that congress likely will adjourn for the holidays about Thursday. It is a short legislative week, and the president can be depended on .to do better than six specials the first time he gets a full week'4- sweep at them. A Cheap CbriiUinaa Dinner. A North Dakota woman has planned a good Christmas dinner within the reach of almost any family for the small sum of 1.25. j Following is the men ue: Roast Pork, Brown Gravy, Mashed Potatoes Baked Parsnips Apple Cobbler, Cinnamon Sauce Bread Buttor Coffee The cost of the several items is fig ured as follows: Meat, 30c; butter, COc; lard, 10c; flour, 15c; sugar, 10c; apples, 10c; coffee, 5c; parsnips, 10c; potatoes. 5c.- Such a menu would be both practicable and palatable. Ready for Cbrlatman. . These are days of preparation for Christmas. Unfortunately the pleas ure to many that Christmas prepara tion should naturally bring, is marred by customs more or less mercenary. But custom should not be carried to extremes. It is not necessary that in this whirlwind Christmas shopping sea son you should feel compelled to buy more presents than you enn afford. It is not essential that you should seek to bestow upon a friend or relative some present sure to be more valuable than you will receive In return. It is not proper to buy more than you can pay for; to go so deep into debt that you can't get out, or to rob yourself of the Christmas satisfaction every Indi vidual should enjoy. . ' . The exchange of presents- is merely in keeping with the spirit of the hap py Christmas season the reason of love and charity. Proper appreciation I of the event Christmas commemorates En&rlish Chnrrh With a Bell Tower Half n 31 Ue Aray. It is generally supposed that the vil lage church of East Bergholt, Suffolk, Is the only one in England whi.ii pos sesses an entirely distinct builulng for Its belfry. The bells of this church are hung in a shod many yards away from the church and are worked from above instead of from beneath. The church of Warmswortk, how ever, a village situated about two miles from Doncaster, can boast of a belfry which is about half a mile away from the church. As the crow flies the dis tance between church and belfry, which Is known as Bell Tower, i 2,350 feet the distance by road being about half a mile. The belfry is by no means a make shift building. The tower, in fact, Is said to date back to the twelfth cen tury, and the reason of its isolation forms a rather curious story. The church was originally built on its pres ent site to accommodate the villagers of both Warmsworth and Balby. the latter village being half a mile from the former. The tower was then placed in Warms- worth in order that the parishioners might hear the bell, which stops ring ing a quarter of an hour before the service in order to enable the bell ring er to get to the church in time. Lon don Strand. sat down to a game of whist. I was of course assigned to play with Miss Bland. I got on swimmingly. I saw that my partner knew little of the game, and it gave me an opportunity to show my wife that 1 could pass her friend's mistakes without the slightest reference to them. I would probably have gone through the even ing without trespassing on my part ners feelings had not she made a misplay that gave me an opportunity, as I thought, to make a brilliant strike in soothing her. I had a fine long suit, all of which I could make if I could draw my op ponents' trumps; but. having only four trumis myself, all depended upon my partner husbanding hers. My wife led a small spade, and I, desiring to get the lead, put on the king. When my partner played, the trick was mine. She trumped it. I winced, but said nothing. My partner's error gave our opponents the odd trick. I shouldnt have trumped your trick, should 15" said Miss Bland, red dening. My wife explained to her that to trump one's partner's trick was not considered always the best course, but that in this case it didn't matter since we were playing for fun. I didn't see the fun in playing that way. but refrained from comment. "Now I think of it." said Miss Bland, much mortified, "somebody told me once that to trump one's partner's trick The Liberty Dell. The famous Liberty bell, which has been much exhibited and written about. was originally cast in London, for the English government restricted the in dustries in the American colonies to such an extent that there was no place on this side of the Atlantic where such a bell could be made. The bell's weight was 2,080 pounds. It arrived inPhiladel phia in 1752. When hung- up and being tried for sound, "it was cracked by a stroke of the clapper without any other violence." It was recast in Philadel phia and this prophetic motto In scribed: "Proclaim liberty throughout the land and to all the Inhabitants thereof." When the British threatened the city this bell, together with those belonging to Christ church and St. Peter's, eleven in all, were taken to Allentowi, Pa., to prevent their falling into the hands of the enemies. WTien the war ended the boll was hung again In the place whence it had rung out the news of the Declaration of Independence. Water Cure for Constipation. Half a pint of hot water taken half tears." an hour before breakfast will usually I "Tears? keep the bowels regular. Harsh ca thartics should be avoided. When a purgative is needed, take Chamber lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They are mild and gentle In their action For sale by all leading druggists. braska. New Mexico, North Dakota Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wis consin, nearly all points in Illinois and to certain points in Colorado, Ken tucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Tennessee and Wyoming. Return limit, Jan. 7 inclusive. In order to avoid delay at depot, it is suggested that those who can should purchase tickets at city office. Additional Holiday Rates. In addition to regular holiday rates, the Rock Island will sell round trip tickets at rate of fare and one-third to certain points in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio Kentucky, West Virginia, Pennsylva nia. fsew lork. Ontario, and Michigan Dates of sale, Dec. 20, 21 and 22. Lim it, 30 days. For full information, call at city ticket office. The C. M. & St. Paul offers first class train service to Chicago and Kansas City, from the tri-cities, sleeping car reservations made to any point desired. Homeseekers' Excursions. To points on C. M. & St P. railway, every Tuesday, April to December, 1906. Also to Alberta. Manitoba, Mich igan, Minnesota, North and South Da kotas, Ontario, Saskatchewan and Wis consin homeseekers territory, every Tuesday rate: One first class limited fare plus $2 for the round trip. For was the worst mistake a player can further information call or phone any make." C. M. & St. P. ticket office. Both My wife looked at me appealingly to I phones. say something to make my partner feel easier, and it was then I tried to soothe I C. M. & St. P. Excursion Rates. Iier. I TTrmtspeVere tlnlrota rn cola tha "lou only trumped my king. There flrst and third TueSllft ,n enfth month is a worse thing than that." I said L poiQla .Q Minnesota North ovs.i.... . 0,,H, T1T- 1 -AT T. "Wti.il i itV nL-A Mioa Tllnnr? auu xiw,ia, aUu iu uiuci aiuuie "To trnrnn mm nnrtnor'o noo" aeeneia leilliorj. C or XUnuer HUOr- Miss Bland cast a quick glance at me, and I cast a glance at my wife, expecting to see approval in her face. I saw a frown. 'there was an ominous tremor on Miss Bland's lip, and presently she arose, left the table and went upstairs. Now you've done It," said my wife as she left the room to follow her friend. I walked up and down the floor curs ing myself for a fool and wondering if my wife would be able to explain matters and get me out of the scrape. I also wondered how she would man age the diplomatic task. Of course she would tell Miss Bland what else could she tell her? that I had Intended my remark to make her blunder seem less a blunder. But had I solely so in tended It? Women are quick to see a slight, and perhaps Miss Bland might have detected a trace of sarcasm in my voice. "Thank heaven," I mut tered, "It's woman against woman. I'm sure the more I excused myself the worse I would make the matter.' My wife returned, but without her friend. Well?" I asked eagerly. "She's coming down presently, after she's got ' rid of the appearance of mation phone or call at any C. M. fi st. P. office. It's the unexpected that happens, but we generally bring it on ourselves. Republic Monitor. are caused by Indigestion. If you eat a little too much, or if you are subject to attacks of Indigestion, you have no doubt had shortness of breath, rapid heart beats, heartburn or palpitation of the heart. Indigestion causes the stomach to expand swell, and puff up against the heart. This crowds the heart and inter fares with its action, and in the course of time the heart becomes diseased. Kodol For Dyspepsia - digests what you eat, takes the strain off of the heart, and contributes nourishment, strength and health to every organ of the body. For Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Sour Stomach, Inflammation or the mucou3 membranes lining the Stomach and Diges tive Tract, Nervous Dyspepsia and Catarrh of the Stomach. After eatinp. my food would distress me by making iiy iicari paipiiaie ana i wouia Become very weak. Finally I got a bottle of Kodol and it gave me imme diate relief. After using a few bottles 1 am cured. MRS. LORING NICHOLS. Penn Yan. N. Y. I had stomach trouble and was in a bad state as I had heart trouble with it. I took Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for about four months and it cured me. D. KAUBLE, Nevada, O. Digests What You Eat Low Holiday Rates Greatly reduced rates will be all points on any many point. made during l ho holidays to oft the line of the Kalia indigestion, sour stomach, belch ing of (ran. te. Prepared at tha Lab oratory of E.O.DeWitt t Co., Chicago. P.B.4V. SOLD BY ALL, DRUGGISTS. Chicago, ilwaukee (SL St. Paul Railway Tickets will be on sale Dec. 2( and 31, 1900, and Jan. 1. 1907. 21. 25, 29, 20, Tickets will be limited for return to Jan. 7, 1907. Half of excursion rates for children of half fare asc. For further information see nearest ticket aj;tjnt of the Chicago, Mil waukee & St. Paul Railway, or write F. A. MILLER., General Passenger Agent. CHICAGO. ROCK ISLAND SAVINGS BANK ROCK ISLAND, ILL. Incorporated Under the State Law. 4 Per Cent Interest Paid on De posits. Money Loaned on Personal Collateral or Real Estate Security. OFFICERS DIRECTORS Phil Mitchell, President H. P. Hull, Vice President P. Greenawalt, Cashier. Began the business July 2, 1870, and occupies S. E. corner of Mitci ell & Lynde building. R. R. Cable, William II. Dart, H. P. Hull, E. W. Hunt John Volk. P. Greenawalt Phil MttcnelL ltd. Irmon, il. S. Cable, Solicitors Jackson & Hunt O CXX5CrOOOCCCCOOOCX50GOOOC J BESl CHRISTMAS GIFTS Health- Economy. tSoIUiilQ. lading l?0V7doir Best by Test Of course. Do you suppose her feel ings are sheet iron?" Then, seeing the pain she was luflicting on me, she add ed, "It's all right now." Did you tell her I Intended" 'Nonsense! I told her nothing of your intentions." "What did you tell her?" "Why, I told her that you had been a bachelor all your life, had lived at clubs and all that and hadn't been used to playing cards with women In short that" I didn't now any better." Tea." "And It made lier feel all right?" Yes." 'My love," I exclaimed, folding her In an embrace, "you're a brick. You ean beat me at diplomacy every time.1 Miss Bland came down, and the game proceeded. She and I became I fast friends. ALEXANDER ELY. SURELY NOTHING FOR MOTHER, FATHER, SISTER, SWEETHEART, OR FRIEND, WILL SERVE SO WELL AS A LASTING REMEMBRANCE AS A WELL CHOSEN PIECE OF FURNITURE. AND THE EXPENSE NEED NOT NECESSARILY BE GREAT. WE HAVE MANY ATTRACTIVE AND SERVICEABLE NOVELTIES AT SMALL COST. INCLUDE OUR STORE IN YOUR NEXT SHOPPING EXPEDITION. YOU'LL BE SURPRISED AT THE VA RIETY OF OUR OFFERINGS AND THE REASONABLENESS OF OUR PRICES. YOU ARE AS WELCOME TO LOOK AS TO BUY. FOLLOWING ARE A FEW SUGGESTIONS: FANCY ROCKERS. Our line of Christmas Rockers is the best that has ever been shown in the tri-cities. We have a beautiful Rock er, handsomely carved, In either oak or mahogany finish, or We have others as high as .. v.. ......... 25.00 (DILE f i -E & Ml MORRIS CHAIRS. A beautiful Morris Chair; has spring seat-and back, and covered In a good grade of imitation leather, for only 5.75 We also sell the Automatic Morris Chairs, prices up om S12.50 MANN SAB ROMAN CHAIRS. Never before have we had such a fine line of Roman Chairs and Rockers as now. We have a beautiful line rang ing in price down from S25.00 -ZMANN ?0OCOCXXOOOOOOCX50QOOOOCrOOD