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Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-06
The Argus Daily Short Story
FOUND in THE WOODS 7BY GRANT PACKARD.
Copyrighted 1908, Literary Press

top OF the tree. 1t was from this same
tree that he had had many a fall in his
knickerbocler days. and he wanted 10
show bis mastery of his old enemy.
The pride that goeth before n fall
was his. and the inevitable tumble
came. He was nearly back to the bet
tom limb when, with an onlinous
crackle. one of the yellow branches by
which he was steadying himself gave
way, he lost his balance ard fell heay-
lily to the ground.
For moment lie lay. half stunned,
then burning pain in his ankle rous-
ed him. Dragging himself TO Il sitting
posture. he cut the laces of the boot
and with his handkerchief bound the
sprained ankle as tightly as he couid.
Then. by slow degrees. he made hi;
way to his coat and slipped it ON II
prevent a cold.
Holding to the trunk Of the tree h
sought TO rise, Eut he sank to thr
ground again and rested for Il moment
| until the sharp pain ceased.
There was no stick in sight that
| could be used as cane. and without
such an aid there was small chance OF
being able to make his way to the edge
| of the wood. where he might be able
| to attract the attention of some pedes.
| trian, on the road below. Yet he
| would crawl on his hands and knees
| rather than pass tic night in the open.
He was still considering the situa
tion when he spicd fash of brown
and scarlet between the trees. and :
| girl came slowly toward him. As she
came more clearly INTO view Pau
| gasped and rubbed his eyes
Coming toward him was Carol Ry
, der, not as he expected 10 find her Will
| the weight of added years. but a:
| young ard girlish as on that day
when they two had gathered chestnut.
| and taken them home to roast.
| 1t seemed that 1t must be some vi
| sion, for he had seen n late picture %
Carol, and the girlishness had givci
place to Il lnatronly dignity that sa
oddly ON her young face. This wa
the girl of the olden day-his Carol
and as she approached he struggled I,
1 llSC sttiNi lt'il- E'lC "
ward him.
You have hurt Your ankle" sh
asked in 4 voice that surely must b
Carols. 81 will try and find q stick 70
you 10 use as Il cane. Don't try to ris
until ! bring you one"
She hurried away and presently re
appeared with stout branch.
l 90, %,.;,, H. a +:
lie with your knife she explained
1T was the best I could find. Is
Paul Westford:' she added as. for th
first time, she studied his face.
"Tts Paul Wcstford,' he assentet
but YOU cannot be CarolE'
I'm her sister Edith" she explain
ed with light laugh. 81 Was just 4
the awkward age when you left. an,
anyhow, you never had eggs for an
one but Carol"
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-06
Governor Hughes Triumph.

One of the pleasantest reflections
of the election is found in the endorse
ment of Governor Hughes i'll New
York, not as republican, but as vln-
dication of fearless enforcement of
law. Possibly more than any other
candidate he stood out distinctly on a
moral issue, for the most arrogant
claim of his opponents was that he
dared to stop race track gambling
There We're other forms of wrong
which had felt the force of his power
though this one appeared TO be the
particular nub on which the oppoSi
tion fastened its claws.
For time it seemed that the great
state of New York would actually re
pudiate a governor who had the cour
age to take from the mass the levy
of the gamblers. In Illinois that action
was taken by our legislature severa
years ago, though in New York. ant
especially in New York city which ha:
more of the spirit of Babylon thar
any ether, it was stated with emphasi.
that Hughes would be beaten.
1t is reassuring to know that the bet
ter element of the state still rules, a.
it should in every state, and that
cry raised against man of the mora
stature of Governor Hughes, still
serves to rally to his standard self re
specting, serious minded voters; ant
this despite the fact that Hughes hac
an able. worthy and deserving oppon
ent in Chanler.
Political campaigns are of no value
unless they throw light on the futur,
and the defeat of a fair and squar,
moral issue such as anti-gamblin.
would have been a national calamity
Politicians are always eager to civ
the people the kind of government
they ask for and, by that reasoning
the Warwicks of the future in New
York and elsewhere. may we'll refe
to the reelection of Hughes as faith
full guide
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-06
President During Good Behavior.

In the constitutional convention of
1887 the proposal had considerable sup
port that the president of the United
States be elected to hold Office during
good behavior. But it was objected
that there could never be any certainty
of what constituted bad enough be.
havior to justify election from the of
fee, and the result would be an in
variable life tenure, ending in mon
archy. This was sufficient to shelve
the good behavior proposal The found
ers of the government could easily see
the possibility of president who
would so lower the dignity of the office
and subvert it to partisan ends as to
outrage the national sense of what is
proper, without going far enough tc
support impeachment charges of high
crimes and miSdemeanors."
So short and definite elective term
was finally agreed upon, by which the
people could protect themselves in a
measure against all such contingen
cieS: but even this cannot, of course
avail against temporary embarrass
ments of the kind
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-06

meetings following his arrival in Chi
|cago after midnight on Sunday. Com
mendation of his action in deciding to
make no attempt 10 carry out his Sat
urday program upset by the delay of
his train was voiced at the Monday
meetings of ministers throughout the
city
in every instance it was declared
that Mr.. Bryan's stand against the po-
litical demonstrations on Sunday show
ed him to be strong type of a Chris
tian gentleman and highly qualified for
president. Many ministers in praising
Mr.. Bryan deplored the fact that so lit.
tie respect was paid the Sabbath by
politicians at large, and expressed the
hope that Mr. Bryan's stand might be
an inspiration to others"
The virtue of Mr.. Bryan's respect
for the fourth commandment may have
been recorded in heaven, but he got nc
credit for it beyond words so far as is
known on earth.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-06

"You loci: very li':c her" l. s@ia
quietly as he rasc by sic q. h enc.
$50 every cne tc,,' t>e, was the
girls careless comment. "You hal bet
ter take ny ar, TOO. II Will T. safer.
Do you thia, .Eou can manage i':''
Easily" Ea agreed rs he aeccrted
her suggestion ard rested his free
hard lightly upon her arm.
Slowly they made their way TO the
clearing. ard not until they left the
woods behind did Edith stop with a
little cry Of dismay
"You never got the nuts she cried.
land you came all the way from town
to get them"
Il came in search OF old memories
said Paul softly as he looked down
into the eager face upturncd 10 his. 81
thought they were dead memories, and
l find that they stlll live
The color flooded the girls face n
she turned 1t aside, but not ill eyes
had spoken To eyes, and Paul knew
that he had found his MAJ
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-06
Ons Thing IVss Certain.

When Carol was nearly four years
old her parents had occasion to move
into another part of town, and one
morning when strange little girl
wandered into tie yard Carol. who is
an only child. was delighted with the
idea OF Il playfellow.
Good morning, little GIRL she called
out brightly. Did YOU tome 10 play
wiv me-
The little girl. who was older and
larger than Carol, stared and was
dumb.
Whats your name, little girl?" Caro-
proceeded.
No answer.
Are you fiveg'
Still no answer.
Are you siz?'
The child fidgeted and grinned. but
remained silent, with her finger in hel
mouth
Carol surveyed her calmly Il momen
and ;hen remarked emphatically. We'll
/ don't know your name and l don
| know how old you are. but l do know
you aren't very smart for your age"-
DelineatOr
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-06
Hurnor aue Philosophy
BY DUNCAN n. SMITH
MIND STRUCTURES.

Although we cannot lay a brick
Or juggle with a maui,
Still palaces we may construct
Or prisons grim and tall
And make our residence therei1
Unfettered or confined
According as we mold and form
These buildings of the mind.
High i'm the regions of the air
Are splendid corner lots.
With splendid prospects all around
And other building spots.
Though on them castles we construct
Or palaces of mirth,
We have to stay below and live
In those we build on earth.
Stone walls do not prison make.
Said one who knew a lot,
And iron bars are not cage
If we insist they're not.
And on the other calloused hand.
A mansion grand may be
A prison unto one within
Unless the mind is free.
The home is what We make the same.
Though humble. poor and low
Or high and gildcd to the dome
And up i'm Naughty row,
In village or metropolis.
In mansion or in fiat.
We make or mar it in our mind.
Did you ever think Of that?
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-06

main for the next four years to dis
close whether the trusts or the people
still rule. The vote went as the trusts
dictated. How the president-elect will
construe the outcome remains for him
to decide.
But that Bryan was defeated does
not mean that the masses of the people
loved or trusted him less, but that fear
mo-. not fear, but the power of fear
held sway over them, or at least a large
enough percentage of them, to settle
the election.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-06
Left UncaIied,

'What kind of Il speech did he make
last evening""
"He was not on the programme. so
he didn't make any
"But | thought he had made ar
rangements to beat that game and get
even with those jealous ones who had
left him off,
HE thought he had. but unfortu-
nately the populace whom he had
hired to call for him went out to get a
drink at a critical moment"
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-06

Political progress is the fashion now
i'll Asia. Japan has d constitutional
government. China has been prom.
1sed constitutional government on the
1nstallment plan, to be completed in
1919. Persia has a constitution
when the shah is not bombarding the
parliament. Turkey has constitution
now little more than three months
old. And on the 50th anniversary OF
the assumption of the direct rule OF
India by the British crown King Ed.
ward has promised the people of India
larger participation in their own
government.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-06
Wrong Mixture.

$50 the book agent didn't win her"
''NO. She turned him down"
81 thought his prospects there were
bright
''Thcy were for awhile, but when hc
came to propose he forgot the speech
he had learned for the occasion and
got switched to description Of n new
encyclopedia he was selling. and Sue
wouldn't stand for it."
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-06

Quincy Herald: Democracy is Il
party of picturesque grandeur It
thrives on hope and fattens on despair.
1t rises unruffled from the turmoil OF
defeat and faces the future with suo
lime serenity and calm content.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-06

Mrs Leslie Garter, who is taking
part in some bankruptcy proceedings,
was unable to attend a meeting of her
creditors because of an accident to
her automobile. 1t never rains, but it
pours. Probably the poor machine also
went broke.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-06

Miss Jeanette l.. Glider, for &c years
editor of the Critic. and recently con-
nected with Putnam's, has had an op-
Grafton performed that will bring back
health to her to the delight of her
friends in all parts of the country.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-06

Germany is said to be apprehensive
lest the new form of government of
Turkey should break down under the
strain of organizing and establishing
itself, and thus complicate the prob
lem of the settlement of the Balkan
difficulty.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-06
Bad Atmosphere.

II have n bright idea"
"Have you?''
Eyes
"Wcll, don't take 1t over to Browns
with you.''
"Why?"
"His sour disposition might corrods
it."
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-06

If perchance Bryan had won the
appointment of receiver for the in
dependent telephone company, he
would of course have been promptly
charged up to that fact
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-06

Justice Elkins of the Pennsylvania
supreme court, who received $4,000
from the Standard Oil. says he con-
tributed it all to the campaign fund,
but there fingers query why should
he ever have had it at all to give to
/ the campaign fund
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-06

ArchbOld, Sibley and the rest rejoice
that the campaign is ended They
never did pine for publicity of the kind
that has been thrust upon them.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-06

There ought to be some sort of cheer
ometer for measuring the volume of
cheers. Length of time doesn't always
count.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-06

A thief is operating in a dress suit
However, there is no danger that he
will lose caste with his fellows, as he
wears it only during business hours.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-06

Now that the election is over. We
may look for the publication of the re-
publican campaign contributions most
any day.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-06

1t is proper TO exercise ones right of
franchise. 1t needs the exercise. But
the recent Persian rug size of ballot
causes an undue strain.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-06

Tom Watson was only sorry he
couldn't be more of a thorn in the side
of Bryan.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-06

Bryan and Kern both in the United
States senate, and possibly Tom John
son of Ohio, too? 1t seems too good
to be true
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-06

The country should pray for the
health and life of William Howard
Taft. Jim Sherman is to be vice pres
ident
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-06

Unless man is particularly good
guesser the election returns will not
match his predictions.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-06

Mr.. Bryan's Respect for the sabbath
Said Chicago paper last Tuesday
morning: Chicago ministers today
united in praise of William j. Bryan's
refusal to take part in Sunday political
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-06

Really, now, how do you think
Rockefeller voted?
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-06

Two weeks ago they knew just how
il would go in Vermont.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-06

1t looks as if Missouri had actdalI,
gone to the bad completely.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-06

1t does not require much mental ef
fort to be bowling partisan.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-06

In other words, the democrats are
defeated, but not dismayed.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-06
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Insist on Devoe Lead-and-Zinc
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Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-06

Political predictions were drug on
the market.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-06
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue. Rock Island, Ill. IEn-
tered at the postoffice as second-class
matter1
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-06
Experimentinq

"You have read Browning?"
"Yes, forward and backward"
"Why backward?'
"With the vague hope that might
find some meaning In it"
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-06

BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-11-06

is the proper food, but only a
little at first.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20
BIG GAME WAITS
 FOR PRESIDENT

Rev. Peter MacQueen, F. R. G. S., in
 Leslies Weekly.
 I would like to see the Presidents face when the train pulls out of MomDasa, and when, after a ride of an hour, ne sees the dainty paa, tiniest Of deer, no larger than a small collie dog; or the big lumbering kongoni; or the sprightly Chandler's reed-buck, or the herds or Grants gazelle (white and black streahs on a roan skin,) or the sweet little Thom- sons gazelle, called by sportsmen the ..Tommy" or the shaggy gnu, or the rough wart-hogs, or the sly Jackal, or the white and black of the zebra herds. For I counted in one brief day 959 head or game They grazed as quietly near our camp as domestic animals at home, ana there are as many of them as there are of cattle on the farms or our rlciiese Western States.
 Between Kilmanjaro and Mount Meru F, ,OOO feet, there is a thick forest for nine ty miles, abounding in elephants. When [ was there nine of these animals were shot in one week. The Boer Van Roy and, the brothers Trichard also Boers, got three elephants between them In as many days Monchardi, young ltallan' shot two lions one morning before break fast. at a settlement called MaranSn Fleischer. a famous Hungarian hunter bagged a couple of elephants in an after noon near Moschi. Several fine young rhinocerous cubs were caught and sent to BostoclS's In Hamburg by Max Klein Sultan Sulima, of the Waehagga taDe there awaits the President.
 Of course in British East Africa there are the biggest herds of game in the world. The British Government mas three game reserves in, East Africa aggre- gating nearly fifty thousand square miles. Tho whole East African Protectorate IS only 240.0OO square miles, so that the white settlers complain that there are two many game reserves. Lord Delemere and MT. Bailey. two of the council at Nairo- bi. have been expelled by Goverror Sad Ter for insisting on the reduction Of the game reserves set aside by the British government for the natives. Nevertheless, outside of the reserves there are suffi- oient herds to draw the most famous hunters of the world. And this year the license will yield the government more than S5O,OOO. On one license you may kill two elephants, two rhinoceri, two hippo- potami, two zebras, six rare antelopes and gazelles; also two of the rare colo bus monkeys and smaller ones, two male ostriches, two marabous, two aigrets, common antelopes and gazelle to the number of 10 10 wildcats. 10 Jackals, lo wild pigs, two wolves, and two eheetahs. As to lions leopards, and orocodiles, you can shoot as many of them as you can get, and that without license
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20

Miss Georgia Winburn delightfully."- en- tertained a number of her friends last evening at her home on Eleventh avenue and Twenty-third street in honor of her guest, Miss Ethel Brown of Tuxedo. Re- treatments were served and a most pleas ant evening spent by the following, who were present: Miss Ethel Brown, Miss Cora Belle Leonard, Miss Willie Lawley Miss Cora Belle Cole, Miss Hattie Green, Miss Georgia Winburn. Miss Emma Nord- man, MT. and Mrs. c. ". Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thomas, MT. and Mrs. Floyd Davidson, MT. and Mrs. T. T. Win burn, Messrs. ". B. Purdy, John Card Robert and Richard Lawley, Forest Ad- kins, Lee Thomas, Fred Haley, Tom Feitch Earl Ralston. c. L. Bacon, c. B. Jenkins, Will Rich, Harry Edmundson Eugene Mckinney. Preston Thornburg and Ernest Adkins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20
NEGRO HELD FUR
 STEALING GOODS Mrs, James. Trotter Thrown Violently from Buggy MAY BE BADLY INJURED Congregation of First Baptist Church In Bessemer Elects offioers-Per-
 sonal and General News
 of interest
MAY BE BADLY INJURED
By J. B. HOUSTON.

ssemer. December 19.-sanford Philips. a negro formerly employed with the Ed mundson Drug Co.,, Is alleged to have stolen in the neighborhood of s9OO in r. sdi- night at c. W. smithson's shop on Third avenue. Several articles have been missed by pr. Edmundson and as the negro of late has been hanging around his store the suspicious rested on him Both Philips and Smithson are now in jail, being ar rested by Detective Patton, and Smithson stated that this negro had been bringing goods to his store and placing them on his shelves. Their trial will come up Monday morning before Mayor Rush In the police court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20
Baptist Officers.

At a meeting of the congregation of the First Baptist church the following offl- cers were elected for the ensuing year: Deacons. Dr. E. P. Gwin, G. c. Moore,
 Gwylm Herbert, B. F. Perkins and J. D. Powell; clerk, c. c. Moore; treasure, w. M. Gwin; assistant treasurer, N. B. Park CT; director of music, John Madoc; or- ganist, Miss Dora Winters. The officers of the Sunday school are as follows; Bryan Waller. superintendent; pr. P. P. Gwin, first assistant; Dr. D. V. Caldwell, second assistant; T. P. Waller, secretary; c. H. Browning. treasurer; Miss Marian Smith, organist Miss Lula Allen, assist
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20
Church Services.

First Baptist church, John F. Gable, pastor. Services every Sunday; preaching at Il a. m. and 7:SO D. m; Sunday school, 9:30 a. m., Bryan T. Waller, superintend- ent; prayer meeting Wednesday, 7;S0 D.. m.; B. Y. P. U. Monday, S:45 p. m. choir practice Friday, 8 p. m.
 First Christian church, D. P. Taylor, pastor Services: Sunday school, 9:30 a. m.; preaching, Il a. m.; Christian En- deavor, D. m; preaching, 73o D. m. i; Sunday school superintendent. D. P. Tay- Tor.
 Church of God. pastor, J. L. Mitchell and wife. Services: Preaching, Il a. m. and D. m; Sunday school, 9:45 a. m. {; prayer meeting Wednesday, 7:90.
 First Methodist church, J. F. Sturde- want, pastor. Sunday services: Sunday school, 9:45 a. m.; preaching, 1 la. m. and 7:30 p. m.; Epworth league Wednes- day, 7:9O p. m.; Sunday school superin- tendent, W. s. Welch.
 First Presbyterian church. I. W. Swal- low, pastor. Services; Preaching. Il a. m and 7:30 D. m; Sunday school, 9:45 a. m; Christian Endeayor, Friday, 7:3O p. m.; G. H. Stevenson, superintendent; w. P. Gum, assistant superintendent.
 St. Aloysius' church, Father H. A. O'Brien, pastor. Sunday first mass, a.. m.; Sunday second mass, 10 a. m.; confess sions are heard Saturday evening or Sun day morning at o'clock; Sunday school, 10 a. m; parochial every day from a. m. till D. m.
 Trinity church CEpiscopaD, I. O. Adams. rector. Holy communion all Sundays ex- cept first at 7:30 a. m.; first Sunday, Il a. m. morning prayer and sermon, Il O clock: evening prayer and sermon, lO;30 O clock; holy days, holy communion, lo;SO a. m.; Sunday school 9:45 a. m.; choir practice, Wednesday, 7:3O p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20
Personal and General.

The Rev. H. J. Rawlinson and Mrs. Rawlinson of Oak Hill, W. Va, will arrive in Bessemer early In the coming week and will conduct services at the Church of God, corner of Second ave- nue and Seventeenth street, all Of Christ mas week.
 Al the First Presbyterian church the pev w Swallows morning subject will be. "Our Church's Offering" and in the evening, "A True Revival The public is cordially invited to attend both of these services.
 MT and Mrs. J. c. Keeton have gone to Mineral Wells for the holidays.
 Dr. R. L. Smith is very sick at his home on Seventh avenue.
 Father Hugh c. O'Brien has returned from his months vacation 70 New fork' much improved in health.
 A A. Ross returned from his deer hunt in Shelby county, but did not get any of the game he went after He says that he shot two, but they got away. He also lost two dogs, but hopes to do better on his next trip.
 The High School Glee club Is prac- ticing regularly and will give an en- tertainment after the first of the year. A meeting of the club was held in the Elks hall last night.
 The children of the Baptist Sunday school are rehearsing for an elaborate en- tertainment in the church Christmas night when the Christmas tree will be held.
 J. B. Parker of Flat Creek, Tenn, Is the guest of his son, N. B. Parker of this city.
 The Rev. Witherspoon of the Donald presbytery Is the guest of T. A. Hines.
 Ed and Reid Tourtellotte will return to their home in Providence, R. l., to- morrow.
 John Hughes after a pleasant visit to friends here, will return to his home in St. Louis tomorrow.
 MT and Mrs. Palmer Keith have re- turned from their bridal trip and will be at home with the brides parents Mir. and Mrs J. c. Johnston, for a few weeks, preparatory to going to house. keeping.