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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-05
BABE BROWNS
IN TUB OF WATER

Helen Rzdkowalski, two years old.
fell into tub Of water about which
she was playing in the rear Of her
home, NO. 961 Russell-st., Tuesday
evening. and was drowned The body
was found by her brother, Frank,
whose cries attracted the mother
Mrs. Stanley Rzdkowalski. DR.. e. J.
Weitenberner. No. 952 Russell-st.,
was summoned. but his efforts at re-
suscitation we're unavailing. Coroner
Bennett will hold no inquest
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-05
MARINE
VESSEL PASSAGES.
Detroit.

Up--D. NJ whitney. Zillah. Redlng-
ton. ooshawk, Jenness. $3.50; /. Royce
Clifr. 10: Burnham. Toltec ~, trli M. IN.
1: New York, Clemson, 2; Wtpen' ztsv'
Lyman Smith, 3.fO. louisiana Il. Ia
Wallace. 4; Hebard. Ralph and barge.
6: Superior City. Marsala, u Nipisoh
and barge, 1920. - ,a,oo
Donnaconna, Black. II; Murphy, IL.
Pringie and barges. i2;2Oi Wells, -
Northern king. 6: Refs gay brown
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-05
No Funds for POSTAGE.

Owing to the straitened circum-
stances Of the National Committee
persons communicating with them by
mail had better inclose a postage
stamp II reply by return mail Is want.
ed.-Providence Journal
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-05
Uncorrupted.

Il once spurned bride OF $780,
000," said the orator. naturally evok-
Ing a round OF applause.
May. friends, do not cheer" he
continued III is the duty OF all to
be honest. Besides. the services de-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-05
LAkE SNO RtvN,e sT~ %WrRS.
AAQ Raw CITY division

Leave Detroit Tuesdays and FrldayS n
10 q m. for 81. Clair, Port Huron, Lex.
tngton, Port 9anilac, Forester. Forest
Vile, Harbsr beach. Port Hope and lIay
CftY.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-05
usss OF a Constitution.

Now and then a monarch decides
that a constitution is a good thing
to keep the people quiet for at least
a suficient time to discover mat u
doesn't amount to much.--Washing-
ton Star.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-05

STR. CITY OF CHATHAM makss
round trip from Detroit to Chatham
foot OF Randolph street at sa m. re-
turning, leaves Chatham at p. M
Fare. round trip. 75c: one way. Soc
one way trip from Detroit on SUNDAY
and wednesday at 8 p m JOHN
STEVENSON Agent. ~. OF Rsndolph-s6
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-05

handed by the brazen scoundrel were
worth double the money."-Philsdef
phia Ledger.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-05
F. G. KRUGER, AGED
GERMAN, PASSES AWAY

Frederick G.. Kruger. one Of the
Oldest and most respected German
residents of the city. died. Tuesday
In his home, No. $50 Antietam-st, the
house where he had lived for the last
46 years.
Mr.. Kruger and his wife came to
Detroit 81 years ago from Strassburg.
Germany and for IA years he followed
his occupation OF a florist Later. he
became engaged In the dairy and
creamery business In the eastern part
OF the city. Maj. Frank J. Kruger Is
now carrying on his fathers business
which was turned over to him some
time ago.
Besides his wife. Mr.. Kruger Is
survived by four children: Charles.
Mary, Gustav A. and Major Frank q.
Kruger. The funeral will take place
from the residence Friday afternoon
at 1870 o'clock. with interment In Elm
wood cemetery.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-05
Leadership.

Leadership.
Our peerless Photographic leader
Star.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-05
window Trlmmers Name ofhcers.

Window Trimmers Name OFFICERS.
Election OF officers practically con-
cluded the convention OF the Nation
al Association OF Window Trimmers
which has been In session In the Cad
lilac. y. 3. Grover, Ottawa. Ill, who
was secretary-treasurer for the past
year, was made president. and @. II.
Little, OF Detroit, succeeded him. The
vice presidents for the year are: e.
B. Martin, Sharon, Pa; A. ID. Young
South Bend. Ind; @. W. Hubbard,
Saginaw, Mich. The Merchants Rec
ord and Show window was chosen as
the Official organ Wednesdays ses.
sion is to be held on the Tashmoo
the delegates making the round trip
to Port Huron and return.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-05
St,tO to CLEVELAND

VIA PUT-IN-BAY. str. Frank E- Kirby
leaves \ q. m. Sunday, a. nm. Home ,
o. m. Ashley q Dustin. foot First
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-05
G. LEIOICH c-,., ,ss

PUT-IN-BAy EXCURSION Every Deg.
Ftnyeps Observation-Disclosures nj Colsa-
tai. Week Days soc: Sunday 75c. round
trip. Cedar Point and Sandusky week
dnys direct.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
Rubbing the Dry" in.

The liquor interests of Decatur
have donated $500 to assist in the en-
forcement of the local option law. In
stead of fighting the law the former
saloonkeepers are urging the city coun7
ell to pass ordinances making it impos-
sible for drug stores to sell liquor ex-
eept for medicinal and sacramental
purposes.
The liquor men do not claim that
they have become converts to the
local option cause. Their purposes is
to make Decatur so dry that with
in IS months majority of the people
will say too much dryness is not a
good thing. They evidently believe
that a real drouth lasting year and
a half will either kill enough drys tc
reduce the majority. or else maze
them so sick they don't want it t
last longer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
Debts of Big Cities.

Interesting facts regarding the debts
of big cities and their consequences
have come to light as result OF the
formal investigation into the matter
of getting more money for needed inn
provements which is now being con-
Quoted by the mayors of Chicago and
other Illinois municipalities. The in
|yestigation shows that Chicago has the
least Indebtedness of any city ap-
preaching it in size. Boston is one of
the most heavily bonded communities;
that city has a net debt of $57,0O0,0CO,
or $94 a head. Philadelphia's debt is
$40 per capita, and Cleveland's only
s34.
To New York is reserved the doubt
full honor of heading the list in the
matter of liabilities. It's enormous debt
of 5000, 1000 represents a liability of
nearly $3.50 per capita. In comparison
with this, Chicago's debt of $6S 100000,
or $33 per head, seems a mere baga-
ltelle. Under the terms of the present
, charter this debt cannot be materially
increased until the population grows,
and the need of finding some way of
further financing in the meantime with
out raising. the taxes is what led Chi
cage TO seek the advice of other cities
/ which are in the same predicament.
The. committee of Illinois mayors
which is now working on the problem
is unique organization. Officially it
has no existence, but practically it is
blazing the way for similar organiza-
tons which will be started in other
states if the Illinois plan proves sue
cessful. The executives meet from
time to time and compare results, but
most of the work is done by individ
uals along lines laid out by the whole
body. The investigation has not been
under way sufficiently long for any
final conclusions to be reached, but
enough has already been accomplished
to indicate the value of the work
Among the questions which are re
Iceiving attention are the limit of bond
led Indebtedness, the taxing of public
service corporations, and the financing
of municipal utilities!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
4 CONVENTION PRIMER
Imbortant Information Concerning Past and
Coming National Political Conventions.
THIRD OR OTHER PARTY CONVENTIONS.

parties have held national conventions besides the
Hcans Democrats
There have several The first political national convention
ever called Anti Masonic party 1881 The Dem
ocatc party that The National
Republicans followed by the Wings and they by the Repub
cans 1856 Other parties which
presidential candidates have been the Liberty party,
the Soe the Americans Know Nohng the Liberal Re-
publicans Prohibitonists Labor, Peoples Socialists
any national party besides the two predominant parties
been successful?
No. but they have sometimes held the balance determine
the election For instance the Liberty party defeated Clay 1870
and the Prohibitionsts defeated Blaine in 1884
What parties besides the Republican and Der ocrac will probably
nominate presidential candidates this year?
The Prohbon the Independence League the Socialist and
possibly Labor party.
What would happen third party candidate should obtain enough
prevent the Republican candidates
having a majority in the electoral college?
The election for president would be decided by the house of rep
esentatives and that for vice president by the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
of Interest to Democrats,

Washington, d. c., May 20.-Editor
Argus: The national democratic con-
gressional campaign committee has be-
gun active operations at its headquar-
tiers at Washington, D. c. In addition
to its regular work, it is now prepar-
ing a campaign handbook which it
hopes to have ready for distribution
by July 1.-TWO or three months earlier
than heretofore.
The committee is charged with the
duty of assisting, in every way posi-
BILE, the election of democratic con-
gress. We wish the active cooperation
of every voter in the United States
who believes, with us, that the election
of democratic congress would great.
ly benefit the country. We must rely
upon the people to sustain our work by
giving information as to local condi
lions and suggestions for our guidance
Each individual can at least aid us
by making contribution. Will he
not do so and interest others in help
ing us, too?
We wish our campaign handbook
distributed as generally as possible
and we will furnish copy, as soon a:
published, to every one who contrib
| utes to our committee.
Send remittances to me at Washing
ton, D. c. JAMES T. LLOYD,
Chairman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20

minutes ago-he was standing on the
steps of The new hoEse-and from
what he said She paused with en-
barrassmentNa nd busted herself with
the bonbon dish.
what did he say?" Pauline's tone
was Jelly cold.
''Why-now, dear. of course ! don't
understand anything about the matter
but he said when limited that would
like to go over the house. Mrs. Sey-
mour will have that pleasure in the
spring. and he smiled so naturally
that supposed''- She looked ex-
pressively at her friend.
1T is probably some one else-some
other girl" smiled Pauline stiffiy.
ut might be-" was the disconcerting
| reply. Il did see him talking to Linda
Burton the other day, and just as
passed them Linda was saying. 4
| much prefer the library in green too.
didn't think anything about it at the
| time. but-Lindag is certainly attrac
| tive" a
LINDA IL q 1acr." gushed Pauline
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20

Now that the government mint has
begun coming gold pieces once more
with the old-time motto, 'In God We
Trust" despite the. Roosevelt man
date, it is of interest to recall the sig.
nificant coincidence that the panic OF
last year began just about the time
the new coins without the motto made
their appearance. We may indulge
the hope, therefore, that coincidence
with the appearance of the coins now
being minted we may note, a marked
boom in our reviving national pros
Derity
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
Give Us Rest.

Can prosperity be manufactured to
order? Some st. Louis people seem
to think so and have therefore organ
lied the National Prosperity associa-
7tion." Is is much to be doubted,
though, from their motto, If they feel
hopeful of results, for give us a rest
and sunshine indicates that tired feel
ing that has reduced the volume of
business after the republican debauch
of the last few years. Those members
of the Prosperity association who are
republicans are perhaps tired Of Teddy,
and undoubtedly they are tired of the
exactions of the fairfield trusts and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20

pouring herself another cup of tea
"Well,'' remarked Emile practically,
''of course I'm surprised to hear that
your engagement is broken, but
must say that Linda Burton can GER
tainly make that house look like u
dream. She is an artist"
"That is So" said Pauline soberly.
"Linda's gowns are lovely"
After Emile Raymond had fiuttered
away to another tea table and proba-
bly, to other condolences Pauline fed
to her own room, where she spent q
very quiet hour. Then just as the
dusk was falling she donned her wraps
and crept out of the house and along
the avenue to that pleasant cross
street whereon stood the house of dis
sension, the house that had been built
with love as adviser and architect.
Pauline approached it timidly from
the opposite side of the street She
would rather die than meet Bob Sey-
| mour in that vicinity. She could dimly
see that the house was quite complet-
ed, a lawn graded and turfed with
| green. and-strange to relate-it was
Illuminated from top to bottom, and
there were people moving about in
! side. She slipped across the street and
| entered theyard. Along the north wall
of the house ran tagged path to the
| rear, and when she had walked along
this path she found herself directly
beneath brightly lighted bow win
| dow. Some one WAS speaking.
This is to be the library, Linda" said
Bob Seymour's voice. land it Will be
+, green, of course"
You are making q mistake. Bob, In
using this room for the library. The
south room is much more suitable"
Polly planned it this way, and
want it to be exactly as she Wishes
There was an obstinate note in Bob's
voice that Pauline knew well. She ut
tered a bewildered little gasp at the
complications of the situation.
Every WE'LL said Linda cheerfully
81 only wish Polly We're here to give
her opinion about that shade of green
But am very grateful TO you. Bob, fol
giving me an opportunity to display my
talents as professional decoration
| lux I'LL dNdlduCilt vi
after this. Why don't you run up ant
get Polly? We could decide an thes,
puzzling matters at once
Il don't believe she could come dow
this evening" came Bobs voice eva
sively and rather despondently. Pau
line choked. He was clinging to las
hope that she would relent before !
was too late. He was comforting him
self with the hope that their engage
ment was not formally broken.
A moment later she found hersel
speeding through the wide hall into tn
library. She slipped her hand throug
Bob's arm, and she felt his start of SUI
prise and then the warm. firm pressur
of his hand upon her own.
Il came down to help choose the dee
orations, Bob" she said breathlessly.
Good. Now everything will be a
right" exclaimed Linda gayly.
And SO it was.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20

corporations just as democrats are.
But just now, when congressman are
being nominated who have refused to
reform the tariff. Isl no time to take a
rest. From now until election day is
a time for work. ~
The standpat cry of give us rest"
is just what produced the panic and
the continuing business depression.
Eternal vigilance, with but little rest,
is the cause of prosperity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
How About the Rock island End

Quincy Herald: Macomb is all stir
red r3 over the proposition of the
Rock Island Southern to build its cleo
trio line from Monmouth into the Nc
Donough county capital. The road
could be built for a little more than
half million dollars and would open
up fine section of territory. If the
plan is carried out it will materially
affect the lines of the c., b. & @.
where the stations have been closed
in the retrenchment effort
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
Hunor me Philosophy
By DUNCAN N. SMITH
IN REAL LIFE.

The hero is the gentleman
Who jumps into the flame
And carries cripples to the street
To prove that he is game.
Or maybe for variety
He leaps into the lake
And pulls a pre;,y maiden out
To keep himself awake.
That is the hero of romance,
OF story book and play,
The fellow who pulls down the goods
In such an easy way.
Outside of books and in the realm
OF everyday events
The hero who adorns the stage
May looks like thirty cents.
Yes, things are different on the stage,
For In the game of life
The hero is the man whose pay
Is handed to his wife.
The hero is the father strong
Who nightly walks the floor
With twins that will not go to sleep
And wiggle less or more.
The hero on the stage of life
rs one who passes by
The grounds where they are playing
ball
And doesn't even try
To conjure up good excuse
For half day TO ask.
But puts it all behind his back
And drills on TO his task.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20

Although France has had compulsory
education for about 25 years, the per-
centage of illiterates reaches the high
figure of 40 per 1000 men, and GO per
1000 women. In this regard Germany
appears to great advantage, as it has
only four illiterates per 1000 of pop
ulation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20

The Manufacturers association is
about to organize business mems
political party to take a hand in the
approaching campaign. After the bat
tie is over they will have more ex-
perience and less money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20

From southern, Illinois comes a re-
port that this year will see the larg-
est apple crop in the history of the
state. What brand of cider did Dick
Yates give those fellows down there
to make them see like that?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20

Senator Thomas s. Martin of Vir-
ginia, CT years of age, rarely makes
speech, yet he is known as one of
the most influential men on the demo-
cratic side.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20

The city of Pittsburg is offered a
tract of land for $175.000, and finds
that it is assessed for taxation at $751;
600 "a town never knows how rich
il is" says the Stu Louis Globe. until
il invests in real estate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20

According to an exchange a retired
farmer living in Brighton always
brings bawling calf in from the farm
every spring to keep the family from
getting homesick with touch of coun-
Try life at calf weaving time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20

Skim milk is worth So cents per 100
or more, according to the rule estab-
lished by Wisconsin experts. They
lay down the rule that 100 pounds
of skim milk will make as much pork
as a half bushel of corn. Corn is IS
cents per bushel, and there you have
III
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20

The president and Mr. Carnegie do
not seem to be able to get together
on a peace program, but the latte
says: when President Roosevelt is
as old as l am he will take a more
roseate view of coming peace"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
Not by Machine.

PRESIDENTS messages are not always
models of good English"
They have to make few grammat-
ical errors in self defense"
Il don't see why"
ITO prove that their private secre-
taries didn't write the documents"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20

The Certified Java and Mocha (4O cts. per
pound), brown package, fourfold protected,
looks and tastes unlike any other coffee.
The Certified Mexican and San Paulo (35
cts.), blue package, fourfold protected, has a
more pronounced flavor. The elusive after
taste of the highland Mexican gains this coffee
the reputation of the finest drinking coffee in
the world
The Certified Old Rio (25 cts.), yellow
package, fourfold protected, is over six years
old strong, rich virile coffee of velvet smooth
ness; the kind that makes the Cafes of Rio
Janeiro everywhere famous.
The Certified Old Santos (25 cts.l red
package, is the coffee favored by people of
artistic temperament and refined tastes, a mild
coffee that is not weak. but full favored; rich
in body, but not stimulating or 'heady"-
very dainty, salubrious drink that charms the
palate and quickens the perceptions.
Ariosa, the original packaged coffee and
the largest seller in the world.
Choose your coffee with care, partake in
moderation, and you will find coffee the best
drinkin the woodland the most economical
Arbuckle Bros,
The Old Coffee House.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
Expensive Sort.

"You say YOU are very fond Of art
"Oh, yes, indeed"
"Nyhat sort?"
Pictures
Indeed. PaintingsT
mo; engra wings on bank notes."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20

: For stomach troubles, biliousness
and constipation try Chamberlain s
Stomach and Liver Tablets. Many re-
markable cures have been effected by
them. Price. 25 cents. Samples free,
For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
An important Line.

"She is a most accomplished wo
man."
is she?"
"Why. you have heard her sing?'
"Yes"
"And seen her paintingsY
"Yes."
"rhen how can you ask?"
81 have never tasted her pies"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20

The railroads are acquiring the ex-
cursion habit again. So will the
people.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20

Everything looks good for Rock is
land Join the ranks of the boosters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20

Noah wasn't a prohibitionist Ht
tried the water and preferred wine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
Call to Action.

The congressman who has not worked
: Until his brain was dizzy
Now that election Graweth nigh
Will all at once get busy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
Not to Husbands.

"a woman's No means Yes"
You think so:"
81 know so. Don't yOnT
mo: am all over that illusion.
am married."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
Source of Inspiration.

"Jestboy wasn't at his best tonight.
He usually scintillates, but the few
stories he told were old ones"
what can you expect? The patent
medicine almanacs are not out yet for
the year"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
Beer That is Beer,

6GCF Hdt Is bSCTs
If you want to drink good beer, order
the Davenport Mating company's pale
export. Delivered anywhere in Rock
Island. Both phones, north 1859.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
Hadn't Noticed Il.

"Twins seem to run in that family"
IL hadn't noticed it,
But they do"
"The ones l saw were not running.
They were just learning to crawl"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
On Sunday m
morning

On Sunday morning
you will want to linger
over your breakfast to
enjoy an extra cup OF
coffee and read the
paper. The pleasure of
the day will probably de-
pend upon the flavor,
aroma and salubrity of
the coffee. If it is an
Arbuckles' Certified Cof-
fee it is sure to be all
right.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20

Congress proposes to adjourn May
S3-Skidooi
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
THE ARGUS.

BY THE J. W. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-20
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

Any of US can play the fool. but 1t
requires a genius to make 1t pay we'll