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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-21

shall be the property of the govern
ment for use on the ships. Secretary
Metcalf finds that the title rests no
where. Congress should consider, too,
whether the silver services and other
gifts shall remain the property OF the
government after the. battleship or the
cruiser has ceased to be, or whether
they shall be, returned to the states
and cities that presented them. In the
course of so years, if the custom OF
presenting gifts continues, the govern,
ment might come into possession oil
more silver services than could be
used on vessels in the navy. Silver
services might pile up like junk at the
national capital.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-21

finally he welcomed them. Why
shouldn't he have wife and home.
He was rich enough now, and he was
longing for change from his lonely
existence. At the Office he was the
man of business; at his own room he
WAS the man of reveries.
By and by there came legal holt
day. and the Office was closed. At
such times the "oid man" usually hung
about for half a day anyhow. but on
this occasion he did not go near the
store. Instead. he took train for the
beach and saw the sea for the first
time in years. Without really plan.
ming it he soon found himself in the
suburb where Miss Burnham lived.
He had carried her address in his
head for days and days. He walked
by the house. He would have laughed
at the idea that he hoped to see her.
At the gate he almost halted. as If he
would enter and pay call, but he
caught himself just in time.
An hour later, in a seaside park half
mile away, Gas he sat alone on
bench with his reverie strong upon
him. a young man and girl took q
seat back of him. A bush hid them
from sight. but his heart gave leap
as he heard a well known voice. It
was saying:
mo. Walter. there is no occasion for
jealousy on your part. Mr.. Gray is
one of the incest men l ever met. but
he is an old bachelor and has never
thought of love. Besides, he is at least
forty while I am only nineteen.
The idea of my marrying man old
, enough to be my father! Why. it's
perfectly ridiculous"
There was more conversation. but
the junior partner heard nothing fur
Their. He rose softly and tiptoed away
some distance. Then he sat down on
another bench and held his face In his
hands until the ache ceased He forty
five, she nineteen. Old enough to be
her father. Old bachelor and never
thought of love! A ridiculous idea!
Walter was young. Youth mated with
youth.
And the reveries and the dreams and
the face passed away to return no
more, and the boys at the Office said
that the "old man. was pitching into
work as If he wanted to get something
off his mind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-21

President Roosevelt. it is said, takes
kindly to the Fairbanks plan of spe-
cial session for revision of the tariff
Immediately after the election-that is,
by the present congress instead OF
leaving the matter to the congress that
will come into power after March a.
What is the good of these tariff fakirs
telling of the great things they will
do latter election" when nothing is at.
tempted before election? If tariff re.
vision is needed SO badly that it must
be undertaken in November, why have
the president and congress been stand
ing pat since last December?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-21
The People for Bryan.

Eastern bigotry, when directed
along the paths of political specula-
ton. has always been found to be in
its element and its Wanting declara-
tons in debating party creeds and
candidates have become so pronounc-
ed they are glaringly ridiculous.
Even the so-called democratic press
of the east are striving with satanic
mein to arouse sentiment against the
nomination of Mr.. Bryan, and while
they are keenly alive to the fact they
are leading forlorn hope, they de
rive their. chief pleasure from keeping
everlastingly at it. The sentiment of
the whole country is moving surely
and swiftly toward Mr.. Bryan. He
has made and clearly defined the is
sues that the misrule of the republi-
can party created. The Chicago In
ter-Ocean, strong republican paper
that it is, in the cold glare of the cal
cium lights of public opinion clearly
analyses the situation in this wise:
"The eastern newspapers, and es
specially those which prior to 1896
were more or less democratic, are
still amusing themselves with specu
lations as to how the democracy
might manage to get along without
Mr.. Bryan as it's presidential candi
date. Several even make hopeful pre-
dictions that somehow or other the
democracy will so manage.
SThnS ma find tho Man, vorl- Go,
of Monday on its first page to col
umn from its Washington correspon
dent headed .Anti-Bryan Movement
Crows From this view we Learn
that the friends of Governor johnson
of Minnesota have opened literary
bureau in Chicago-which we knew
beforehand is sending out some very
good arguments-o paper-why Mr.
Johnson should be the democratic
standard bearer and Mr.. Bryan should
be left to attend to his publishing
business in Lincoln. Neb.
I'VE also learn that the friends o.
Judge Gray of Delaware have like
wise opened a literary bureau in
Washington, and are preparing to cir
culate literature in his behalf, espe
cially in New England, New York
New Jersey, and the south. Also
there is statement from the gentle
man in charge regarding ia league \o
Gray clubs in process of formation.
"And that everybody may have 6
fair chance, we also are informed
that advocates of the domination Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-21

former Governor William L. Douglas
of Massachusetts, are becoming ex-
|ceedingly active, and it Is apparent
that the effort in his behalf is well
organized in its publicity branch
as. indeed, it ought to be, in view of
the experience of Mr.. Douglas in the
work of procuring publicity.
"All of which is mildly interesting
and entirely harmless. There is not
the slightest objection to enthusiast
tic gentlemen from Minnesota who
spend their time and money in this
way. Nor is there the slightest OBJ
lection to other gentlemen from Phil
adelphia or its suburbs who occupy
their leisure in similar manner.
Nor to gentlemen from Massachu-
sets who divert themselves with the
idea that they are really doing poll
tics. Nor to eastern editors who
whistle to keep their courage up be-
fore taking to the woods.
This is free country, and those
who have the taste and the means
are welcome to amuse themselves
with any kind of harmless game.
And all this political 'pussy-wants-a
corner that is now going ON around
the edges of the political battlefield
is entirely harmless. 1t is so abso
lutely harmless to Mr.. Bryan that his
smile doubtless gains wider benign,
ity when he happens to think about it
For Mr.. Bryan .nows-and we
all know when we lay aside the toys
with which we play and really think
about the matter-that all this print
ing and posting and circularizing and
making, of excellent arguments does
not, twill not and cannot make the
slightest difference; that all this pip
ing and pleading has, will have, and
can have no more effect than brass
band has upon the course of a bliZ
gard
1--WE all know that Mr.. Bryan will
be nominated just the same. Why?
Well, largely because of the republic
four or five years.
with half of the republican party
gravitating toward the Bryan plat
form of 10 years ago, the democratic
party naturally sticks to that plat
form and the man who made it, This
is the plain tendency of the times
deplore who may
But can Mr.. Bryan win? many
ask. That depends He certainly is
nearer winning today than ever be
fore in a preliminary campaign, and
that is about all anybody can see or
say with truth up to the present"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-21
Factionalism.

Those Illinois republicans who are
talking about lack of harmony in the
democratic party should turn their at
tention to the condition of things in
their own party. The republican party
Iof the state is torn up by factional
feuds. Ex-Governor Yates is charging
Governor Deneen with the betrayal OF
every trust confided to him, and the
Yates followers are reiterating the
charges and accusing the Deneen wing
of the party with all the political
crimes in the calendar, while Cover
nor Deneen and his followers are &C
cusing Yates and his coterie with
party and public disloyalty and with
Misrepresentation of facts. The patty
leaders are at each others political
threats and are making Rome howl
with their denunciations of each other.
The rank and file of the party are lis
tening with bated breath to the start
ling statements, and it is not to be
wondered at that many Of them are
disguised and are crying "a plague
upon the houses" of both factions.
\ If the democratic party in Illinois,
in this emergency, will only act as
prudence and wisdom dictates, and get
close to the people, where it belongs
by the precedents of generations, there
will be vote for the democratic can
didates next fall that will surprise the
country and place the control of state
affairs in the hands of the emancipated
democracy Republican factionalism is
forcing the issue. The people are
ready to make the change. Will the
democratic party be equal to the emer-
gency?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-21

AS showing the strained conditions
between the White house and the CAPT.
tol the usual appropriation for $25,0O0
for the expenses of the president and
his friends in travelling has been omit
ted from the legislative appropriation
bill, and as free railroad trains are no
longer legally available, the president
will have to pay his railroad fare and
the fares and expenses of those who
accompany him like the balance of us
after June so.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-21

Impartial writers at Washington are
intimating that the asphalt trust is so
tarred with it's own trick that it is
hardly possible for the United States
to take serious action against Presi
dent Castro of Venezuela without be-
ing in danger of compounding felony.
This is perhaps why the little presi-
dent of the little South American re-
public is making SO many faces and
saying such saucy things.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-21
Spring Affection.

spring aTlIction.
Hear them noises
In your head.
Like a fish peddler
Trying to wake up
A deaf and dumb customer!
Feel that funny business
In your blood
That makes you want to go fishing
Or nowhere,
Just SO
It's somewhere?
Don't call a doctor.
1t amt no serious
Symptoms.
Them noises
And feelings
Is the call of the soil
Wants you to come back :
And make your living
Farming
AS in the good old days.
You see yourself
Following the pillow,
Feeling the breath of spring
In your noStrilS
And swearing at the off mule,
And, say,
1t seems bully
At peace with the world,
And no store bills
To pay, till fall.
You see your wife
In a sunbonnet
Chasing the pesky hen
That wants to set
Too previously,
You see the kids
Going off to the red schoolhouse
Where you was taught,
And it is all fine.
Don't worry.
You'll get over it
Before you quit your job
And start to tackle
The heavy lifting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-21

Former Governor Yates is sticking
into his successor in manner that
should make Mr.. Deneen quake with
fear. Mr. Deneen says "slush fund.
Mr.. Yates says asylum scandals" and
extravaganza" Putting them all to-
gether the virtues of the republican
leaders of the state of Illinois make in
teresting reading.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-21
STERLING JUDGE is A HERO
Irving L. Weaver Drags a Woman
From in Front of Train.

Sterling. ILL.,, April 21.-Risking his
own life, Judge Irving L. Weaver yes
terday leaped in front of fast pas
senger train and pulled Miss Eva
Marschang from the track where she
had fallen in time to save her life
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-21

The protective tariff league can take
comfort in the fact that republican
prosperity has so dwindled under the
tariff concessions to Germany that i'm
ports from that country have fallen
off 40 per cent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-21

Taken as directed, it becomes the
greatest curative agent for the relief
of suffering humanity ever devised.
It's HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea,
the surest remedy. 35 cents, tea or
tablets. Harper House pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-21

When we think our neighbor is get
ting his just reward. he sometimes
seems inclined to think that he is pay
ing penalty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-21

Are you paying any particular atten-
ton to the brand of weather that is
being furnished us. just now, or are
you taking it as a matter of course?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-21

Prosperity is in the main relative
thing, and we are all dead anxious to
have it relate to us.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-21
Couldn't Swear.

Couldn't Swear.
"That must be an old Crouch.
asked him what was the matter with
his hand, and he never said a word"
''That fellow with his hand in a
sling?"
"Yes."
'He is deaf and dumb man who
stepped on tack yesterday and dis
located three fingers trying to express
himself"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-21
Same Family.

"1 am extraordinarily fond Of &c
tion."
Eyes, I know"
"Why, I never told you, did II"
swell. you said you like compli-
ments."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-21

When the devil forgets you it is time
for you to do some hard thinking. Per
haps he is trusting you entirely to look
out for him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-21
Quantity, Mot Quality.

"Every man has his hobby"
Eyes, and Brown has a Dozen"
"Oh, well. you can't blame him, Con-
sidering the kind"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-21
Plain Diet.

what is the matter with Banker
Jones? He looks worried"
II hear he has lot of undigested Sc
curities."
"Why don't he cut out them fancy
dishes and stick to pie?'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-21

There probably isn't any use in bor-
rowing trouble; but, then, some people
just hayeNto borrow something.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-21
Method.

"He is always making play for
sympathy"
"Yes, and notice that he wants .
silver plate on it a dollar thick too"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-21
No Proof.

Tie bought a block of mining stock,
Which wasn't any sign
That somewhere on this fruitful earth
There was a paying mine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-21
Could Look Wise.

Could Look Wise. :.
sSpindler IL running for Judge"
els he qualifedy'
"Sure! He has pair Of spectacles.-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-21
E.lmor ana Philosophy
BY DUNCAN NJ. SMITH
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

Sometimes a reformer is simply a
man who didn't get in on the game.
An upright life is inevitably followed
sooner or later by downright death.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-21

1t is no evi-
dence that there
is no good side to
a man because he
can't make good
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-21

Most girls think that too much wais
Is waste of good material.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-21
THE ARGUS.

BY THE }. W. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-21


If Mr.. Roose-
velt's viewson the
race suicide ques-
ton were to be-
come 20 III a r.
who would take
care of the pug
doggies?
The daily Alaskan., 1908-11-13
MAKES WORK EASIER
Alaska People Arc PIouscd tp Lonru
 How It Is Done

It's pretty hard to attend to duties
 With a constantly aching back;
 With annoying urinary disorders.
 DOan's Kidney Pills make work easier.
 They cure backache.
 They cure every kidney i'll.
 ?. A. Johnson, 4S4O South l. St.. Tacoma, Wash, says. CT recommend Deans Kidney Pills just as high to-day as did several years ago. For quite a period of time, l suffered from kidney trouble, the secretiOns from my kidneys being very irregular in action aud caus- ing me much annoyance. When Doau's Kidney Pills were brought to my atten. tion, procured Q box and they entirely disposed Of every sign of my trouble. ! have had DO return attack since and know that the cure Eoau's Kidney Pills performed was a permanent one. "
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, N, Y, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the nRme-Doan's-and take no other.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-11-13
J. T. Smith Defendant,

To J. T. Smith, Defendant. Greet ing:
 In the name of the United States of America.
 You are hereby commanded to be and appear in the above en- titled Court. holden at Skagway in said Division of said District, and an swer the complaint filed against you in the above entitled action within thirty days from the date of the ser vice of this summons aud a copy Of the said complaint upon you. towit: on or before December 10, 1908, and # you fail SO to appear and answer, for want thereof the plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief de- manded in said complaint a copy of which Is served herewith. This suit is brought to obtain an order of fore closure of mortgage affecting the west half of Lot No. II, in block No. 27. situated in the city of SHagway Alaska, for attorneys fees and costs of suit. Date of order for publication of summons made and entered by the Court herein, october l9. l9OS.
 And you, the United States Mar shal of Division No. 1, Of the DlS' trlct of Alaska, or any deputy are hereby required to make service 0' this summons upon the said detend' ant and each of them as by law re- ouired and yoo will make due return hereof to the Clerk of the Court within forty days from the date oL delivery to you with an endorsement hereon of your doings in the prem ises. ,,
 In witness whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the above Court thiS 2Ith day of October, A. D. 1908.
 c. c. PAGE, Clerk.
 (seaO A. W. FOX. Deputy
The daily Alaskan., 1908-11-13
HALL FOR RENT

The Eagles hall having undergole complete renovation and repairs, the Board Of Trustees F. O. E. wish to an, nounce that the hall may be secured for social dances or entertainments. Rent SlO per evening. Enquire Henry Rhode. Draper & Go. store.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-11-13

lN THE UNITED STATES COMNuS- ICNER'S COURT PRECINCT OF SKAGWAY BEFORE H. B. LIE FEVRE U. s. COMMISSIONER AND FIX OFFICIO PROBATE JUDGE.
 In the matter of the estate of Sam uel c. Lucas, deceased.
 Notice to Creditors.
 Notice is hereby given that, at Skagway, Alaska, on October 22nd, 1908, by virtue of an order duly made and entered in the above entitled matter, the undersigned was duly appointed administrator of the estate of Samuel G. Lucas, deceased. All persons having claims against said es tate are required to present the same to the undersigned at his place of business in Haines, Alaska. or to z. R. Cheney, Esq, at Juneau, Alaska, with the proper vouchers within six months from the date of this no' tice.
 Dated at Skagway, Alaska, October 22nd, 1908
 HENRY ERIE,
 Administrator of the estate of Sam, uel G. Lucas, deceased.
 Date of first insertion October 3O Date of last insertion December 4
The daily Alaskan., 1908-11-13
IN THE UNITED STATES DIS TRICT COURT FOR THE DIS TRICT OF ALASKA, DIVISION NO. 1.

The Alaskan & NOrthwest- ern Territories Trading Com pany, a corporation, c. II. Wilkinson, Ernest Collins and David Legat Fulton, Plaintiff.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-11-13

B. Dascalzo, expert chimney clean or, Leave orders at Tony Dortero.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-11-13

SECURE YOUR HOME FROM FIRE
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-10-14
TWELVE YEARS OF BRYAN.

William Jennings Bryan has been
an active figure in National politics
for twelve years. These twelve years
have witnessed the most important
changes in our National life that
have taken place since the Civil War
Mr., Bryan's association with those
events presents a curious Study.
In 1896 our monetary system was
firmly established on gold basis an
the National credit saved from des-
truction. MIR. Bryan opposed the
movement for that great financial re-
form. raised aloft the flag of free
silver and cheap money and was oven
w1helmingly defeated.
In 1898 the United States engaged
in a war which destroyed Spanish
power in the Western world, made
Cuba a free nation and brought Porto
Rico, Guam and the Philippines within
the sheMering influences of American
authority Mr.. Bryan volunteered for
service On the war, got as far as
Florida on the way to the front and
returned to Nebraska only to sheer
at the government while still wearing
its uniform.
In 1900 the United States acquired
the Hawaiian Islands through the
statesmanNke efforts OF the Republi-
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-10-14
A COMMON SENSE CAMPAIGN.

The things the average voter fig
ures out for himself by the use of his
own brains are generally correct. 1t
is only when hte voter allows himsel
to be carried away by the red head
lines of some newspaper, or the utter
ances of a public speaker that con
fusion results.
Take the present beet sugar con
troversy as an instance. AT the pres
ent time Colorado is dotted with beef
sugar plants, which have sprugn up
entirely under Republican administra
tons, and have been fostered and en-
couraged by Republican administra-
tions.
The national and state policies OF
the Republican party have been in t.,
past an inspiration TO the beet sugar
industry. Common sense dictates tina
this inspiration should be continued.
AS matter of fact, more beet sugar
factories have been promised for va
rious parts of Colorado, and if the h,
publican national and state tickets
elected this fall, nothing will stand
the way of this further advance.
Now "Honestjohn" Shafroth Gomez
smiling before audiences in Colorado
and tries to make out that the Repu,
hcan party is opposed to beet sugar.
Every mans common sense imme-
diately tells him that this is not
SO. But Mr.. Shafroth has a reason
for this course, as he usually has for
the things he does. He knows absol.
tely that Just as soon as the nationa.
Democratic party gets control OF the
on the free list. "Honestjohn" Shat
roth couldn't stop it. He would have
no more to say about what happened
to the beet sugar industry as govern
of Colorado than he would II dog-cat-
cher in Denver. 1t is what his natio
al platform favors that "Honestjohn'
Shafroth will be committed to II he
should be elected; and his party ia
ors putting sugar on the free list.
Commonsense tells the average citi-
zen of Colorado that he ought to vot.
the Republican state and national tic
ct this fall II he wishes to preserve
the beet sugar industry.