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Rock Island Argus., 1905-04-21

soggeStS? The walls may be papered
in plain color or painted The frieZe
will be Of nursery rhyme pictures,
which may be obtained at any interior
decorators or cut from magazines AMI
framed I'm paSSe partOut. If there are
enough, paste them continuously. Some
long poster pictures framed simply i'm
green wood hang on the walls. anu an
old lounge is neatly covered with an
art cretonne slip. or il may be re
upholstered with the assistance of fine
tacks and long upholSterer's needle
threaded with twine. The floor is
pretty stained green. and the mating
may be OF the inexpensive Japanese
kind, green and white Thus the ap-
proach to the childrenS nursery or TO
their bedrooms can be made attractive.
and the house will be beautified al the
same time. r. DE la BAUME.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-04-21
SECRETARY HAY.
Noted Diplomat IL Modest mud Has
Keen Sense of IIutuor.

Noted Diplomat IL Modest mud Has
Keen Sense of IIuIuor.
Much speculation has been INDUCED
in recently as 10 whether the public ca
reer OF John Hay iS near its cio~c. lis
hasty departure for Europe ANA his
sudden illness at the pier as the ste;ln-
er was about 10 sail, combined with
other signs of breakdown which the
secretary of state has manifested. have
led his friends To fear that he may new
er again resume his duties as head of
President RuoSeVelt's cabinet. II is re
ported that his health has Improved
since his arrival in Europe. and the
opinion is expressed that If the i'm
proVement continues he will retain his
position long enough at least To partici-
pate in the settlement of Important
questions likely To arise in connection
with the peace negotiations Of the fu
ture between Russia and Japan. The
belief prevails. however, that in view
of his uncertain health Mr.. Hay will
not undertake 10 serve al the head Of
the state department until the close of
Mr.. RooSevelt's term. He is SiXty-s six
years of age, and domestic atiilction
upon him.
1t is sometimes said that all truly
great men are modest Mr.. Hay once
evincpd his modeSty when in referring
TO his birth and early environment he
said: II was born in Indiana; l grew
up In Illinois: l was educated Ia Rhode
Island. and there Is no blame 10 that
scholarly community that know su lit
tie"
At cabinet meeting shortly after
the birth OF The republic Of Panama
the cabinet members were chntling Sec
retary Hay about the revolution and
the charge that the state department
had fumcnied il IN order to secure the
canal concession.
Il used 10 hear story" said Secre-
tary Hay. about Uncle Dick Oglesby.
when hc WAS governor. lie came to Il
cell IN which a hideously ugly man was
confined. The man was So III favored
that the governor stopped 10 ask about
him. What's he in for?' lie asked
He forced young woman To elope
with him at the point of pistol the
keeper replied
We'll said Oglesby. i guess I'll
pardon him
Pardon him" protested the warden.
Why. governor. the proof against him
Is absolute
~ know said the governor. but he
couldn't get her to marry him in any
other way"
Rock Island Argus., 1905-04-21
HARRY NELSON PrLLsBURY.

that other noted chess players have
lost their mental balance as n result of
too close application TO the game VIII
liam Steinitz, who was champion OF
the world for twenty five years. died
In an asylum. and another famous
player. Paul Morphy, champion OF
America in his day. was afflicted with
insanity. In Mr. Pilisburys case
temporary mental alteration resulted
after the performance of a delicate
operation a Il hospital IN Philadelphia,
where he was under treatment. When
left alone for a moment he tried to
jump out of a window. but was pre-
vented from doing so by attendants.
The chess champion Is thlrty-two
years of ge and is native of Boston.
He early evinced n strong taste for
mathematics and on taking up chess
as a boy OF sixteen soon developed a
great liking for IT. In 1892 he won his
first important match, defeating John
F. Barry champion OF New England.
He won the Hastings tournament and
the worlds championship ia 1895. II
was the strain caused by blindfold CON
tests which affected Morphy'S mental
faculties. and such tests OF endurance
combined with excessive smoking are
said to have broken down PilIsbury's ;
nervous system He has devoted much
attention to blindfoId chess and often
played twenty eight games of this
character simultaneously. IL i said
Paul MOrphy was credited with only
eight
Rock Island Argus., 1905-04-21
rheumatism Cured in "a Hours.

T. J. Blackmore, of Haller & Black
more, Pittsburg, Pa. says: "A short
time since / procured bottle of Mys-
tic Cure. 1t got me out of the house
in "a hours. l took to my bed with
rheumatism nine months ago and the
Mystic Cure is the only med.cine that
did me any good. l had five of the
best physicians in the city. but / re-
ceived very little relief from them. I
know the Mystic Cure to be what it
is represented and take pleasure in
recommending il TO other poor suffer
.ers-" Sold by Otto Grotjan. 1901 Sec
ond avenue, Rock Island; Gust Schle-
gel & Son, 220 West Second street,
Davenport.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-04-21
Mr.. MONNETT'S FIGHT.
Former Attorney General of Ohio
Ready For His Old Enemy.

Former Attorney General of Ohio
Ready For His Old Enemy.
Frank s. .Monnett of Ohio has been
putting on his armor and furnishing
his weapons preparatory to another
contest with his old opponent, the
Standard Oil company. When the bat
tie against the big oil trust was started
In Kansas and taken up 10y opponents
OF the Institution in other states those
who were active in the conflict recalled
the anticOrpOratiou record made by
Mr. Monnett when he was attorney
general of the state of Ohio. on ac-
count of this record be was engaged
by the Kansas Oil Producers associa-
ton as counsel in the campaign against
the Standard. He is in the full yigor OF
manhood. though il is about eight years
since he reached the period Of com
paTatiye uSeleSsness." according to the
Osler theory Of the three ages OF man.
He was born in kenton, o.. in 1861 and
was an ambitious hoy. Though he did
not have a rich father 10 provide him
with plenty OF money, he determined 10
obtain liberal education. He entered
the Bucyrus High school. from which
lie SIittlusltNl III 100. anu AFTER AZ III
terval during which he taught school.
he was admitted to the Ohio Wesleyan
university at Delaware. During vaca-
tions he worked on farms and In other
ways earned the money to enable him
10 prosecute his studies. After gradua-
ton from the Wesleyan university ne
went TO Washington and studied at the
National Law school graduating in
1882. He began practice at Buc!ruS
and had to borrow the money which he
spent for his law books. In time he he
came an attorney for railway corpora
tiOns and their representative In legis-
latiye matters.
But Mr.. MOnnett soon saw that the
laws Of the state were being set at
naught by the corporations. and u be
came his ambition TO make them Oh
serve the statutes In 1S95 ne was
elected attorney general of Ohio Hud At
once began the prosecution Of corpora
tions which were alleged 10 be viOlat-
ing the laws He secured the enact
ment Of the antitrust law Of Ohio. His
conduct Of his Office brought him into
conflict with the Standard oil compa-
ny. and his battle with that corpora ton
made him famous II is said that he
rejected an Jo1er Of s4o0OOo. made On
Rock Island Argus., 1905-04-21
CHARLES {. MAGOON.
The New Governor eff the IsthmIa 4
CannI Zone.

The New Governor eff the IsthmIa N
CannI Zone.
Judge Charles f.. MagoOu holds one
OF the most important positions in the
reorganized isthmian canal commits
sion. The old commission was largely
an advisory body. The canal enter
prise has now reached the stage OF ar-
tuaI construction. and the execution of
the plans will involve an Immense
amount of executive work. TO put the
canal board on an effective basis for such
work it was recently reorganiZed and
definite duties were assigned each mem
ber The weight Of the responsibility
will fall Oh the executive committee,
composed Of three men-TheOdore L.
Shonts, chairman OF the commission
and head Of the first executive depart
ment; Mr.. Magoon who Is governor OF
the canal zone and head Of the second
executive department, and John F.
Wallace. chief engineer and head OF
the third executive department. Other
duties are assigned to the four remain
Ing members Of the commission, but
the three commissioners named must.
according to the instructions OF the
president, hold regular meetings at
Panama twice a week and carry on the
work Of their respective departments
in conformity to regulations which def
niteIy define their spheres OF action. To
Judge MagoOn was assigned the task
Of administering and enforcing the law
in what Is known as the canal zone.
Judge Magoon's experience is held
20 qualify him in an especial manner
for his difficult and important duties.
He was born on a farm in Minnesota
in 1861. and after he had grown up, a.
farmers boys often do. amid various
hardships. he worked his way through
the University OF Nebraska and took
up the practice Of law. IL CHANGED tina I
his legal researches took the direction
OF methods OF government under mill
tary occupation, and he published n
work on this subject. He became legal
adviser to the bureau Of insular affairs
when that bureau was created and in
1904 was appointed general counsel Of
the isthmian canal commission. He
has now been promoted 70 membership
in the commission. with the respOnsi-
bliities pertaining to administering the
government Of the canal zone
Rock Island Argus., 1905-04-21

Senator Allison of Iowa. who is fond
Of joke, one day attempted little
fun with Amzi Smith, who for thirty
years has been handing out bills in
the senate document room. Send me
a copy of the poor food bill" wrote Al
lison on a slip Of paper which he di-
rected to Amzi. The latter adjusted
his glasses, read the note and laughed.
Instead OF sending the Hepburn pure
food bill AmZi hunted around and
found a bill Of fare from the senate
restaurant. which he forthwith dis
patched to the Iowa senator.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-04-21
THE WISTER SUIT
Philadelphia Social Leader Who
Seeks to Break Weight
man Will.

Mrs. Jones Wister OF Philadelphia is
central figure in the contest over the
fortune left by the late William
Weightman, chemical manufacturer
and multimillionaire. His will be
queathed all his estate, valued al about
$50, 100000. to his only daughter. Anne
NJ. Weightman Walker. widow OF the
late Congressman Robert J. &. Walker
Mr.. Weightman had two sons. both
now dead, and Mrs Wister was the
wife OF one of these. William Weight
Rock Island Argus., 1905-04-21
STORIES ABOUT FAMOUS ACTORS

conGition that he would modify the
policy of the attorney generals office
in respect To corporations. lie was re
elected attorney general in 1897 anu
accomplished much during his two
terms. but his campaign agais~t law
breaking corporations did not produce
the results expected on account of the
unsympathetic attitude of the state
legislature on the subject Mr.. Mon
nett anticipates success in the fight
upon which he has now entered.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-04-21

Richard Mansfield would on Saturday
evening. Jan. -, present the entire
tragedy OF king Richard ILL.," the
first curtain To rise at 40 o'clock and
the last one 10 descend at approximate
ly - o'clock next morning.
Some years ago Mr.. Mansfield hire1
a private secretary. but was compelled
10 discharge him because he could not
spell and was otherwise rather lame In
the matter OF education When the
young man had received the notice of
his dismissal he went to the actor and
asked for an explanation. The fact
is ne was told, that your education
is too meager for the requirements Of
the position" Greatly offended, the
eN eN-Secrctnry exclaimed. why. sir. my
parents spent 5000 on my education
Then. my boy" said the actor. II
would advise them to institute proceed
ings for the recovery Of the money.
They were sw indled."
Edgar Selwin. who is supporting VIII
liam Gillette In Sherlock Holmes" re
lates an amusing conversation between
Rock Island Argus., 1905-04-21

ing much Of the fighting and reported
upon it in terms of high praise. In the
retreat from Mukden his command did
Kuropatkin good service by checking
the advance OF the enemy TO the west
of that city SO as to prevent the jap
anese turning movement from cutting
of the Russians before they could
reach Tie pass. 1t IS expected that
General Bilderling will have a promi-
nent part In the Russian campaign of
the immediate future.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-04-21
Won : Name of Eame.

DeWitt's Little Early Risers. the IA
nous little pills. have been made ia
nous by their certain yet harmless and
gentle action upon the bowels and liv-
er. They have no equal for bilious
ness, constipation, etc. They do rot
weaken the stomach, grippe. or make
YOU feel sick. Once used, always pre-
ferred. They strengthen Sold by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-04-21

Judge Alton Il. Parker. who has been
practicing law in New York since his
defeat for the presidency, is response
BILE for accrediting a Hash OF wit to
horse trainer in q riding academy near
Central park. where the judge occa-
sionally goes in pursuance OF his devo-
tion TO equestrianism.
IL seems that an elderly man had tax
en- horse 10 the place to be broken to
IAN old Gentleman's pace" a gentle
amble.
As the riding master after several
attempts did not Immediately succeed
Rock Island Argus., 1905-04-21

What did you bring into this country
with you:"
My clothes" retorted the Irishman.
And that's more than you did,
Tim Murphy. who is touring IN the
west. usually avoids long engagements
In New York because, as ne says.
New York engagement means too mu"h
monetary hazard and nervous anxiety.
He declares he il content tu rest his
fame upon the Endorsement Uf the the
ater gpcrs Of other cities where there Is
not such a surfeit of amusemcnts as I'm
Rock Island Argus., 1905-04-21

termyer has long
been prominent as
a Democrat. and II
happens with ap-
proprlateness that
he has for a coun
try home the fine
estate at Yonkers,
n. Y. which was
once the residence
Of Samuel J. Til
den This historic
property is known
as Greystone, and
Mr.. Tntermver pur-
Rock Island Argus., 1905-04-21

fact, one gentleman
suggested that. hay
ing presented the
scenario. you might
now give the play"
\ smile fitted
across the Mans
field viSage as the
actor took up "A
pencil and Scrih-
bled hastily. Then
he handed his chief
of staff copy for
an advertisement.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-04-21

not only We're FilipinOs as well as
Spaniards invited TO the receptions at
the palace, but native women were
asked to receive with Mrs. Taft. She
rs woman of much tact ana car
ries herself in society in such n way
as to win many friends for both her
husband and herself She was Miss
Helen Heron, daughter Of John w.
Heron. who was once United States
district attorney in Cincinnati. She
was married to Judge Taft in 1886
They have several children. and the
family circle is charming one. 1t IS
said of Airs. Taft that ''she makes the
best of her friends frivollties, while
choosing for her closer associates men
and women with minds above bridge
and souls superior to lavender lunch
cons"
Rock Island Argus., 1905-04-21
MRS. TAFT HELPED
HUSBAND SUCCEED
Increased His Popularity in the Phil
ippines-Is Noted For Her
Tact.

When William H. Taft, now secre-
tary of war. was civil governor of the
Philippines he was assisted by his wife
in the accomplishment OF some of the
things which made him popular with
many FilipinoS. Judge Taft departed
from Spanish social precedents. and
Rock Island Argus., 1905-04-21

quite a reputation
as a wit and IL con-
sidered to possess
one of the keenest
legal minds In con-
gress. yet when con-
fronted one evening
recently with a sim
pie cOnundrum he
was unable TO frame
a correct reply. He
therefore enjoyed
trying It on others.
This conundrum
au
Rock Island Argus., 1905-04-21

son Of New Jersey. For some tears ne
pr2cticed law. For years be was vice
president OF the Equitable and on the
death OF the founder of the society. the
lste Henry B. Hyde, in 1899, succeeded
him as Its president.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-04-21

In natural history
and In municipal art and is such 4
pleasing after dinner speaker that be is
In much demand socially Mr.. Alexan-
der was born in Princeton. y. J., IN
1889 and Is q son OF the Rev. Or. James
W. Alexander. In 1854 be married Miss
Elizabeth Beasley Williamson, daugh-
tar Of ChAQcelloE Rentemin William
Rock Island Argus., 1905-04-21

the Wlthdra wal OF
Charles Sweeney.
the millionaire min
Ing man Of Spokane,
and the election OF
Mr.. Piles. The sen
ator elect was born
In Kentucky forty
four years ago. Be
fore he reached his
twenty first birth
day he had begun
Rock Island Argus., 1905-04-21

IS the stra berry
patch Last summer he wss showing
Il 10 visitor and remarked
We have far more stra wberries than
we know what 10 do with. Last spring
the Methodist minister at the village
came over in great distress and dis
closed the fact that they had organ
lied 2 EtraNheuy- festival for The
Rock Island Argus., 1905-04-21

1Zen OF est VIZ
ginia, former Unit
ed States Senator
Henry CASA way
Davis. To Offset the
effect OF the action
Of the Democrats
on the result In the
state the Republic
ans searched for the
strongest man they
could find to lead
their state ticket.
Ff'I..Kr a arY.s....I IN WI
Rock Island Argus., 1905-04-21

practic,ng law. He SAMUEL. Il. Pn FS.
removed to Kansas. but hard times
drove him out OF the state. and he
tourneyed to Arizona. He worked for
time In a railroad camp. The year
1883 found him In the state Of Wash
ington. He earned his bread by the
sweat OF his brow in logging camps for
a time. but ultimately resumed the
practice OF his profession. He became
assistant prosecuting attorney at Seat
tie and for some years has been the
legal ADVISER OF the Pacific Coast com
pany. in which J. ]. Hill Is interest
ed. Mr. Piles succeeds Addison @
Foster in the senate. Although recog-
uized as one Of the leaders OF the bar
Of his state. Mr.. Piles has never accu-
mulated wealth. and it Is said that the
small necessary expenses OF his sena
toriaf campaign were paid 10y the busi-
ness organization at whose request he
entered the race
Rock Island Argus., 1905-04-21

the great city n the
mouth of the HUI
son. Mr.. Murphy
was telling recently
~ u little girl nam
cl Helen who IL
afraid of the dark
and who. being ba
bipd when she was
small, continued 10
Insist even as n
young lady Of i've
vcarS that she ibe
Rock Island Argus., 1905-04-21

IN MS OBJECT. the
old man petulantly
exclaimed. Great
Scott. man. do you
call this an amble p
No. sir" was the
reply: Il call IL a
prea mbie "
Judge Parker. as
Is well known. Is
very fond OF his
farm at Esopus.
Ono feature Of this
Rock Island Argus., 1905-04-21

an American ANA an
Irishman The two
were discussing The
immigration lHwsof
the United States,
and both had be-
come rather heated
in the debate. You
say that foreigners
are responsible for
M nc n OF our
wealth" exclaimed
- -, or a. a n
Rock Island Argus., 1905-04-21

Bodily pain loses its terror if you've
a bottle Of DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil
in the house Instant relief in cases Of
burns, cuts, sprains, accidents OF Ony
sort
Rock Island Argus., 1905-04-21

James ". Alexander. the president of
the Equitable Life Assurance society.
who has been conspicuous in the con-
truversy within that organization. is
man Of all around attainments Though
emiueurly successful as business man
and an expert in all matters pertaining
TO life insurance. his horizon is not
bounded by Wall street and the Equi-
Rock Island Argus., 1905-04-21

church. but at the eleventh hour had
awakened to the startling fact that
they lacked one prime essential to a
stra " berry festival-straw wberries The
reverend gentleman. very much per-
piexed, asked Mrs. Parker II she could
help them out She sent out here to
have some gathered and managed to
Send him away with q bushsl- But
what impressed me most was the i'm
providence of these good people In get
ting up a stra W berry festival without
Strawberries"
bleak northwest The Probationer and
Other Stories" are attracting favor
able attention, is a personal friend
Of Jack London, the successful novel
ist Five years ago. when Whitaker
was still in business. yet beginning his
literary work, he took counsel with
London
Would you advise me. Jack Whit
sker asked him. Ito throw up business
and have a go at fctionf'
At that time Whitaker had written
only one little story. published in the
Overland Monthly, which, he said,
netted him the princely sum of $3.50.
mo" London answered. Il certainly
wouldn't"
We'll. 1 am going to anyway" re
torted Whitaker.
"And SO would l." said London
quickly.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-04-21

a. Wv AFAaA ~ - -
Is a graduate Of
Princeton universi-
" and is one OF the
trustees Of that in
EtitutiOD. He was
for eight years pres
ident OF the Uni
versity club Of New
York and is a pop
ular member Of
several other clubs.
He "a interested in
4.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-04-21

chased IL in 1899. The Democratic sage
bought II in 1879 for $125.OOO and
spent about 100000 in improvements.
He made II his summer residence until
his death in 1856. Mr. Untermyer is a
patron Of nrt. and he has adorned the
estate I'm many ways. One OF its most
artistic features is a fountain which
is the work Of the noted sculptor Isl
dore Konti.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-04-21
Mansfield Charged With Taking
Too Great Liberties With
Shakespeare.

wv YHILE Richard Mansfield. who
N has been touring III reper-
w tory. was playing in Chicago
the past winter he presented
king Richard Ill" using n modified
Version of his own in which many OF
the longer Speeche alc cut out. while
others are shortened. The critics in
commenting on Mr. Mansfield's per
formance referred 10 this fact. and
some cenSured the actor for taking too
great liberties with the text OF the i'm
mortal Shakespeare. Mansfield asked
Il member of his stan next morning
what the papers had said.
Well" was the guarded reply.
there was some criticism as Ia the
manner In which the text was cut. In
Rock Island Argus., 1905-04-21
A NURSERY vEsTlBULE.

attractive Top Floor hallway.
In most houses the top hall is not
very attractive
Why not furnish II as the picture
Rock Island Argus., 1905-04-21
Sp00ner Discussed as Possible
Successor to Secre-
rary Hay.

1" HE talk about Secretary Hays
possible resignation has start
ed speculation as to who would
succeed him In case he decided
TO surrender his post as head OF the
state department Among those men
toned in this connection is Senator
John c. Spooner OF Wisconsin, who is
one Of the most elOquent debaters Of
the senate, man thoroughly posted on
diplomatic affairs and 4 brilliant and
able statesman. Senator Spooner has
Rock Island Argus., 1905-04-21

accompanied 10 bed by ber mother
On one occasion there was company
at Helcu's house when the usual dis
pute as to the rcasonableucss Of being
afraid Of the dark occurred between
mother and daughter Finally tho little
girl was taken to bed. and shortly
mother returned 10 her guests. smiling
sweetly.
ITS 80 easy TO handle children II you
just know how. | told her there was
no reason 70 be afraid: that the dark
was filed with angels. all watching
over her. Now she is quite content 10
be left alone and
Mamma. mamma plped small,
faraway voice NJ this point. Please
come quick. The angels are biting
me"
Robert Mantell who j. appearing In
Shake-Iearean repertOry. had an anus
ing experience with little 1ve year
old acquaintance while he was playing
Richard III" at the Alvin theater.
-. l.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-04-21

PittsDuTB ne lit
tie child was a
daughter OF an old
friend, who called
on the actor at his
hotel one day. The
little one, who was
with him, said:
"Oh, ! saw you
play Richard Ill"
And how did you
Ike TT" inquired
the ira gedian.
"Oh-I likedftDnek-
Rock Island Argus., 1905-04-21
CHESS PLAYERS RUN
RISK OF INSANITY
Case of Champion PilIsbury is
Typical of the Pro-
fession.

The recent attempt Of Harry Nelson
Pillsbury, champion American chess
player. to do away with himself while
temporarily insane recalls the fact