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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05
Also, the Potato Crop.

The department of agriculture places
the potato crop of 1908 at 274,660, 900
bushels, decrease of 100000 bushels
from the production of 1907, and the
information is added that the quality
of the crop this year is far below the
average This result is charged di-
rectly, in the opinion of the govern
ment officials, to the carelessness or
in the selection of their seed potatoes.
The. crop has been growing smaller
and the quality poorer for several
years, and this country, the most pro-
ductive on the face of the globe, has
been compelled to import large guam
titles of potatoes each year FROM Bel
GUM and Germany.
The reports show that the yield of
potatoes in this country for the last
season averaged only a little more
than so bushels to the acre, while the
German growers are accustomed to
securing from 200 to $50 bushels per
acre, on a soil that is not nearly so
fertile or well adapted to potato cul.
ture as most of the farming section
of the United States. With the as
surance of the government experts that
the yield of the potato could be easily
increased in this country to an aver
age of 200 bushels to the acre, it would
appear that the farmers are overlook
ing fine source of profit at the in
vestment of little more care and con
siderably more hard work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05
Work of an Expert.

Stealing a kiss Is an art in itself,
And a very fine art indeed
No job for 4 bungler. for one of that sort
Need foster no hope to succeed.
The man with designs on the girl he
adores,
Selecting the place and the time,
May pull off the stunt without fear of ar
rest
Or Icing hauled up for the crime.
The maid must be willing before he be-
gins,
But never by word or by sign
Does she put him next to the state Of her
mind
Or drop him so much as a line.
And that's where it taxes acumen and
skill
To know just the state of her mind,
So that lie may guess if he's favored and
not
Be one who is going it blind.
If rightly performed there is nothing SO
fine
AS stealing a kiss on the sly
And hearing her protests. but reading
consent
| In wrinkles that CLEAN in her eye.
| And if in his shoulder she buries her face
He knows he is on the right track.
| And craving her pardon. he has as re-
ward
The pleasure of putting it back.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05
annual OF K. C.
Rock Island Knights of Columbus Hold
Meeting and Name Officers
for the Year.
F. M. BURT AT THE HEAD
Plans for the Big Glass Adoption at
the Skating Rink Dec. 27 Dis
cussed-l. o. S. Elect.

The Knights of Columbus of this
X. of c. hall and officers for the en-
suing year were elected. The meet
ing was purely business one, though
cigars were passed around AMI a pleas
ant time was enjoyed. Plans tor hold
ing class adoption Dec q were dis
cussed and it was decided to secure
the skating rink as the place to hold
huge banquet in connection with the
adoption in case suitable arrangements
for heating the place could be made.
About % petitions asking for admis-
sion into the society were read at the
meeting. The class adoption will be q
big affair as it will take in all of the
councils of the tri-cities The officers
elected last evening were as follows:
Grand Knight-F. NJ. Burt.
Deputy Grand Knight. E. Reidy.
Chapcellor-J. ]. Murphy.
Recordar-D. J. Mcnamara
Financial Secretary-T J~Murray.
Treasurer-A. ]. Coleman.
Advocate-Albert Huber.
Warden-Bert Corken.
Inside Guard-C. NJ Cannon.
Outside Guard. J. Mccarthy.
Trustee 3 Years-T. E. Canty.
Chaplain-Rev. w. Cleary.
Svith0ids Have Election.
Gustaf Adolph lodge No. 26, |. o. S.
at its annual meeting elected officers
| for the year as follows:
s. M.-Elaf Granat
| V. s. M.-Louis Larson.
| P. Sc. V. Johnson.
F. S.-Frank Larson.
Treasurer-John G.. Swanson.
Trustees - Gust Lindbloom, Ottc
| Mortenson, Alfred Danielson, Charlie!
| Malmrose and Frank Bodell.
Chef-Gust Albert.
| Physician-Dr. Louis Ostrom.
Messrs. Johnson, Larson and Swan
son were all reelected to their respec
| tive Offices
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05

AYE. Peer could maze the blamed
thing so. by .jovc. Icttic, look there
Re pointed ahead where Il huge log
was roiied beside the path.
On ii sat :. man and 4 girl deeply in
tercS.cd IA Watching the antics Of Il
squirrel in Tie piEe tree overhead.
'Elc:er' csied Mrs. Ray breathlessly.
and Petcr. as I'm Il sinner added
her husband. footing his hCrn saEly.
The pair Gil the log turned around
ard then arose.
Fer the frs; time that day Elsie felt
embarrassed 1T the situation She
could explain the fact that Il stranger
had accompanied her on the long walk,
but now TO make it clear TO conven-
tional Lettie that sitting upon the log
was natural outcome of their friend
~ companionShip?
Fob Ray saved her from Lettie's dis
pleasure.
Peter, old. man. he shouted glee-
fully. forget all your old 'isms' and 'ol-
oSies' and get down and tinker this
thing into shape. How is Elsie-tired,
ch:''
Elsie flushed and heSitated. Pro-
fesscr Ray came nobly to her aid. Il
met Miss Lansing at the station. We
came up Gu the train together you
know. There was no conveyance, so
we walked. Glad you met us. though"
| he added nendaciously
| When the automobile had been in
F, wardly soothGd by the skillful hands
| of the professor they whiZzed smoothly
| toward the Lyric.
| Il thought you and Peter had never
met. Eisic:' said her sister, with an in
tcrroEatiye glance
| 'Why-yes-we-e faltered
| Elsie, with 4 pleading glance at the
nearsighted blue eyes that peered at
her from the front seat.
We me said the professor. whose
mental insight was without flaw, I'VE
-er-met. Is not that sufficient
Lettie looked at her sisters conscious
face and 1T Peters betraying eyes.
Il think that is sufficient" she said
with a sage nod of her pretty head
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05
In Remembrance of His Boyhood.

How dear to my heart are the
scenes of my childhood
In harmony with this sentiment, in
furtherance Of this spirit, F. c. Denk-
mann is about to present to the west
end tract, suitable for park and play
ground purposes. The block bounded
by Fifth and Sixth avenues and Fourth
and Fifth streets. for the purchase of
which from the Dart estate Mr. Denk-
mann has closed negotiations, will be
given to the city as soon at Mr.. Denk-
mann comes into complete possession
of it, and there will be developed an
other beauty spot for the people of that
end of the city. OF course it will be
called Denkmann square, which with
Garnsey square will afford the resi-
dents of that section abundant means
of rest and recreation.
The park board with the authority
of the council, will extend the scope
of it's labors to the new park and it
will not be long until the new square
will take its place with the other
parks that have made Rock Island
famous.
1t is a beautiful thought that has
animated Mr.. Denkmann in this en-
terprise. this evidence of generosity
and public spirit. Prompted both by
the gentler sentiments of our natures
as well as by humanitarian impulses,
he is seeking to provide the finest com.
forts for the neighborhood in which
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05
Civil Service Reform.

BY an executive order of President
Roosevelt, issued Wednesday. Dec. 3,
15,4SS fourth class postmasters in New
England, New York. Pennsylvania,
New Jersey, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois,
Wisconsin and Michigan were placed
in the classified service. New ap-
pointees in these states must hereafter
pass civil service examinations.
The order does not apply to the
southern states, where the fourth class
postmasters practically run the repub-
lican party machinery. It does not ap-
ply to the far west, where many OF
them are former Rough Riders.
Still, as practical extension of the
merit system in the public service the
order will be welcomed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05
Medic ne That Is Medicine.

81 have suffered good deal with
malaria and stomach complains, but
have now found remedy that keeps
me well, and that remedy is Electric
Bitters: asnedicine that is medicine
for stomach and liver troubles, and for
run down conditions" says w. C..
Kiestler, CT Halliday. Ark. Electric
Bitters purify and enrich the blood,
tone up the nerves. and impart vigor
and energy 10 the weak. Your money
will be refunded if it fails to help you.
SOC al all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05
The Argus Daily Short Story
A MATTER OF CONVENTIONS BY CLARISSA MACKIE.
Copyrighted Associated Literary

WAS Il vague familiarity about his
movements that DIiz2leG her.
Here" he said. approaching her
with small silver drinking cup.
drink this. please"
You are very kind indeed" she
sold gratefully. slipping the hot liquid
- am afraid ! am depriving you of
your luncheon"
He threw back his head and. laughed
heartily. Elsie liked the laugh and
decided that she liked the man.
Excuse me- but you must think
I'm an old maid - TO be travelling
about with that equipment he said
Yen see. | have an invalid aunt in
Greentop These are to rejoice her
hearti"~
Il have bonbons in my bag" con-
:essed Elsie shall we eat them?"
Lets" he assented gayly.
When the empty box had beer
thrown away and the spirit lamp ard
is appurtenances had been returned
to the suit case Elsie arose and drew
her furs about her white throat.
Il feel like new woman" she said
gratefully.
/ The Lord forbid he cried. Will
| fervency.
! They laughed in unison as they re
sumed their Journey. The way seemed
shorter now rs they chatted of imper
! sonal matters Once the man referred
| 10 Il certain scientific work.
! IL haven't read that; | did read Pro
fessor Rays book on the same sub
ject."
"Ah. You have read Rays book 2
he questioned.
She nodded. II had to-
''Why under compulsion?" Their
was deep interest in his tone.
"You see. Peter Ray is my brother
in-law's elder brother
"You know him:" he asked.
"Not ut all I have never seen hin
but Bob says he is n jolly grind, AM
my sister says he is charming"
"See that squirrel said the man
suddenly changing the subject. at i
a flying squirrel. and his antics ar
worth watching. Squirrels are perfec
acrobats.'
A long, white motor car crawle
down the road to the railroad station
A man struggled Intellectually with tn
speed levers.
-Four hours from the Eyre. dal
ling" murmurcd a white yelled visio
from the tonneau.
Il can't help it. Lettie! don't know
what's got into the machine. ElSi
will be starved to death after this Ion
wait. If Laidlaw isn't there she ma
try to walk" groaned Bob Ray dis
mally.
IF Peter was only here!" said Lett
gently.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05

A Cairo burglar stole large guam
tity of whisky, packed it in ice, lab
eled it fish" and sent it to an adj
dress in Union City, Tenn. 1t so hap
pens that the address to viii n it was
delivered was that of rad'cr! pfoh-
bitionist who detected the smell Of
whisky when the fish" arrived. and
Immediately aided in apprehension and
arrest of the thief. All of which plOves
that the prihiol-: >nIst serves Il Fur
pose after ali.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05
PERSONAL POINTS.

Mr. and Mrs. j. K. Scott leave this
evening to spend Sunday in Chicago
DR.. S. B. Hall has returned from
of the Rock Island railway surgeons.
H. S. Nichols and family left last
night for trip through the southwest,
Galveston, Texas, being his destina-
ton.
Rev. J. l. Vance, pastor of the
United Presbyterian church who has
been i'll the past week, has sufficiently
recovered so that he will be able to
fill his pulpit tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05
II Is a Wonder.

Cnamberlain's Linime1t is one If
the most remarkable preparations yet
produced for the relief of rheumatic
Vains and for lame baci-, sprains and
bruises. The quick rslief from rain
which it affords in case IF rheumatism
IS are worth many tines its cCs;.
Price, % cents; large size 30 cents.
For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05

1t appears that Andrew Carnegie is
rs instead Of being only II as he had
supposed, and had been giving his
age. This perhaps accounts for his
wealth. We suspected that he could
not get all that money in II years;
but it also Increases the difficulty of
his getting rid of it and dying poor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05

A dispatch from Wyoming says fos-
sill eggs, thousands of year old, have
been found there. Now some people
know what they have been eating the
last month.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05

he was born and reared, and about
which cluster the fond associations
and recollections of boyhood days.
The people of the west end will APP
preciate the act and the citizens of
the whole town will rejoice with those
who are to be so handsomely favored
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05

Women in New York have formed
an aero club. 1t is useless for the
men to think that the women will be
satisfied even when the men get off
the surface Of the earth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05
Humor 0ue Philosophy
BY DUNCAN N. SMITH
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

Never encourage scandal. 1t has a
way of getting on without encourage.
ment, aud so you will win a reputa
ton for reticence that will naturally
cause you to be intrusted with the
choicest bits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05

The trouble about being good friends
when he is looking you over with a
professional eye and appraising your
pocketbook.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05

A man recently died is Massa-
chusetts and it was found that he had
100000 and 600 four-leaved clovers
hidden away in an old meal sack. No
wonder he rad luck!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05

One way to
N a k e yourself
unpopular a n d
offensive is to
know mere Sto-
ries about your
self than you
can get people to
listen to.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05

past. At the same time it may be
said that sometimes it shows desira
BILE qualities of mind and heart to do
So
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05

Historians now find that the presi-
dents race suicide views were eX-
pressed pretty nearly verbatim by
Emperor Augustus 81 B. c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05

Gee whizz, but the shopping days
are getting few. Christmas is conf
ing like a mile a minute. Have yoI
shopped yet?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05

If Uncle Sam wants to know the
truth about Standard Oil let him sum-
mon Ida Tarbell.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05

Congress will meet in few days,
and then the orators there will fight
the campaign all over again.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05

The man who makes mistakes and
manages SO that the other fellow pays
for them does not need any praying
for.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05
On the Quiet.

"Blinks is so reserved since he came
back from Europe"
Eyes. You see, he had to do it under
his breath all of the time there"
do what?'
"Of course it wasn't compulsory, but
he felt it incumbent on him as loyal
citizen of the republic"
"Put me on"
Committing leze majesty"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05

Papa will now quit shaving so that
he will be ready to play Santa Claus
when the time comes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05

Every friend man has represents
some side of his composite nature, SO
II you want to size him up have D
roundup.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05

BY the way, how abo2t that Christ
mas shopping. Tonight would be a
good time to give it q little attention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05
TERMS Daily, 10 cents per weel
Saturday, December S, 1908.

Deneen seems disposed to fight it
until the legislature has not Shurt-
left.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05

You never ap-
preciate your luck
until you haven't
it. In that way
it doesn't differ
from lots of 9TH
er things. :
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05

Some people are so mean that they
won't even let you borrow trouble
without good security.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05

registry business from 700 a. m. to
1000 p. M, daily, except holidays and
Sundays
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05
Practical Suggestion.

Practical Suggestion.
did you know the mouse and the
elephant belonged to the same fam.
ily?'
''Is that so?"
''That is what the scientists say"
"Say. what kind of a scheme would
it be to take cat along if fellow
were to go elephant hunting?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05

Sometimes peo-
pie talk but little
because they use
the time think
ing, and some
times it is be-
cause they don't
think.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05

We all know
that we show our
coed taste when
we prefer our
selves, but il is
hOrrid taste to
show it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05
Better Odds.

"Think your side will wing"
bet you dollar to doughnut they
will"
Generous with your odds. aren't
you?"
"Well, will make it lump of coal
to a doughnut If that win suit any
better"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05
Looked Like Headlight.

Looked Like a Headlight.
''He is one of the lesser lights Of the
party
81 thought he was one Of their great
er lights"
"What gave you that notiony'
"Just judging from the way his nose
is lit up"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
second avenue. Rock Island. Ill tEn-
tered at the postofice as second-class
mstter.1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05
Served the Purpose

Served the Purpose.
He wasn't in a battle,
He never shot a gun,
But still he drew a pension
AS strong as any one.
In war he found place to hide,
So he was wounded in the pride.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-05
In actual Practice.

IT'S love that makes the world go round.
That's something of a joke.
Experimenting ones have found
It makes the world go broke.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-12-08
Hopkins Booker.

The Hampton (Va.) Presbyterian
ding ceremony Wednesday afternoon at
4 O'Clock, when Miss Mary Ethel Booker,
the daughter of Mr.. aud Mrs Marshall
Armistead Booker became the wife OF
Rev, Abner Crump Hopkins. IT,, pastor
of the Presbyterian church in Buena
Vista. The edihce, which has been at
trActively decorated with growing plants
and cut flowers, was crowded to the doors
with the friends of Miss Booker and Mr..
the pastor of the church at Hampton =
The most impressive part OF the ceremony
came when the venerable father of the
groom. Rev. DIR. A, c. Hopkins, of
Charles Town. who performed the mar
rage. impressed a fervent kiss upon the
lips of both the bride and groom Mr.
Hopkins YVES attended by Rev A. r
White. of Gerrardstown. w. Va, and
Miss IlmaBooker was the maid of honor
Il
Harry Whiting and Marshall A, Booker,
Jr, were the ushers. The bride wore a
becoming tailor made suit of blue broad
cloth and carried brides roses Her hat
and gloves matched the wedding gown
After the wedding Mr.. and Mrs. Hop
kias left on the Chesapeake and Ohio
train for wedding journey and will
iaser go to their future home in Bueua
VISTA. Mis Hopkins is deservedly pop
ilar in the society and church circles OF
Hampton. The bridal couple were the
recipients o. many beautiful wedding
gifts Among the out of town guests al
he marriage were: Rev. Dr. aud Mrs
\ Hopkins. Miss Ann Peasants Hop
<ius. Vi Charles Town; Mrs. William l.,
srown, and Miss Edna Dyer, of Balti
more Mrs Arthur r. thompson pre-
:, ling at the organ. rendering the wed
ling marches in most artistic manner
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-12-08
SlIver-Bish hop

State Senator Gray Silver was mar
RED at 80 o'clock Saturday afternoon
to Miss Kate Bishop. at the home of the
bride in Martinsburg Only few of the
immediate family and friends were pre-
cent. The ceremony was solemnized in
the parlor of the Bishop home Rev. w
F Locke, of TriuIty NJ. Z. Church South
oficiated, assisted by Rex r. A. White,
of the Gerrardstown Presbyterian church.
Miss Bishop, who is the eldest daughter
Of Mrs. Emily Bishop and the late J, w.
Bishop, is graduate of Randolph Ma
con College. Lynchburg, Va. highly ac-
complished and an exceedingly attractive
Young lady. She is we'll known in social
circles in Martinsburg and is largely
connected with some oil the most prom.
nent families in the community The
groom is one of the best known men in
Berkeley county and is very popular He
also has wide acquaintance over the
State. The bride wore handsome gown
of green cloth with hat to match. in which
she went away They left on No. over
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad for
Washington, from whence they will take
southern trip
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-12-08
Surprise Wedding in Charles Town.

A very pretty surprise wedding came
off in Charles Town last Saturday after
noon. The parties principal were Mr..
Paul Scott, prominet young attorney
of Huntington, and Miss Pearl Mcneil.
pretty and attractive young lady from
Sutton in this State The marriage
ceremony was performed at S p. m. at
the residence of DR.. ]. ]. Pittman on
North George street, where the bride
had been boarding. Rev DR. A e Hopkins
officiating Miss Mcneil. bright and
vivacious young lady and an accom-
pllshed stenographer, had been for some
time past engaged in the Office of the
Citizens Fire Insurance Company in this
place. and had made many friends here
She was betrothed to Mr.. Scott. but a.
yet the time for the wedding had MOI
been set He came here on a visit, the
young couple took notion to get mar
RED at once. and the wedding above
announced was the result. They left OF
the SIS p. m N. G. w. train for Wash
ington and New York
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-12-08
Communicated.

Dear Mr. Editor. II hear that the VIM
chester and Washington City Railway
Company has made application TO the
County Court for a franchise to plant
their poles on our county roads. have
always been of the opinion that the Coun-
ty only secured a RICH of way to the
surface of public road when it was
condemned tor road, and notwithstand-
ing an act of the Legislature to that eff
feet, do not believe the Court has the
right to permit Our roads to be used for
any other purpose than as public high
way. for our highest courts have termed
it surplus usage under our Constitution.
and therefore the act of 1908 is not con-
stltutional. and of course is void in eff
feet. As the land in county road al
ways belongs to the abutting property
owDer fand reverts back to him when
ever ii ceases to be used as a road, so
then claim it is damaging private prop
erty without compensation, which is
contrary to the constitution OF the United
States. This company can not show that
it is benefit to the people of Jefferson
county. So then il is not public corpor-
alton entitled to the rights OF eminent
domain. / can not see how our legisla-
ture came to pass an act giving authori-
ty for telephone and other corporations
10 cut shade and fruit trees along coun-
ty road on the land of an abutting prop
erty owner for that would certainly be
taking or damaging private property
without due process OF law. And also
private property can not be damaged or
taken without compensation. See Ar
ticle Three of the Constitution of West
Virginia. 1t is not Justice to the tax
poyers of jefferson county to be taxed to
purchase land for a puhlic road and then
allow private company TO go before the
county court and secure free franchise
to plant poles. which is danger and a
menace to the travelling public. would
like to write further on the subject if
had the time and space.
TAX PAYER.