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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03
Governor Hughes.

Governor Hughes as power in New
York is beginning to be recognized
although he cut small figure in the
Chicago convention. 1t is generally
agreed that the Taft ticket stands no
show whatever. in New York unless
Hughes is again nominated for
governor. Some men in Gov
ernor Hughes shoes might take de-
light in telling the solicitous mana
gers that they are too late and should
have thought of those things in Chi
cage.
The governor, however, is disposed
TO be tractable and believes that gu
hernatorial salary in the hand is
worth two presidential possibilities in
the future.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03

The coming governor of Arkansas
has been off on a two months trip,
ering information about legislation
and problems of state government
over the country. He says he pro-
poses to give a business administra-
ton and remove some popular i'm
pressions about the state. Hereto
fore the only. qualifications expected
of the governor of Arkansas are the
ability to drink and talk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03
The New .Peacer League.

An appropriate motto. the New
York Post says, forsthe peace league
whose honorary presidency Mr.. Roose-
welt has accepted would be "ense petit
placidam quietum." which, freely trans
lated, runs: 1--WE are going to have
peace IL we have to fight for it, The
approaching congress Of the league is
to be held in October at Greensboro
N. c., and will be the first "at which
of the growing burden which armament
and international arbitration stand
side by side" This would seem to
realize Patrick Henry's vision where
gentlemen may cry peace, peace, but
there is no peace. To advocate arbi
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03
Che Hrgus Daily Short Story.
A Shift of the Wind.-By Elliot Walker.
Copyrghted. 1908. by Associated Literary Press

The small desk from which Pauline
pushed away her chair seemed liv-
ing menace TO her distracted mind
An hour before she had seated her.
self with brave resolution to
straighten matters. and now. after the
worrying hour, heartsick and hopeless
over the result. the woman stared in de.
spairing wonder What should she do?
There lay her little bank book, the
pile of neatly arranged bills, her
check book. three letters from insistent
of all. writ of attachment placed in
her hands that very morning by po-
lite man who wore brass buttons on
his vest. This man had surveyed her
surprise with an air of benevolent sus-
picion.
The emptied pigeonholes appeared
to glare at her like eyes of reproach;
also the red figures in her recently
balanced bank book. indicating sad
overdraft. The bank had a dreadful
way of accounting for its errors and
invariably put her in the wrong. She
would not go to the bank. There was
only one thing to do.
Opening a drawer. Pauline drew out
a photograph. gazed at it. moaned
like a hurt creature and finally, with
smarting eyes, began to tear the card.
Her fingers trembled She could not
see for tears.
81 can't" she whispered. dropping
the picture. He is only a memory
now. but can't destroy it. When
am Mrs. Winch-John-ohr
Her maid was answering the door
bells clear peal. Paulines fingers
were quick with handkerchief and
hair What on earth did Carson Winch
want at this time of day?
I'm in the library. Matte" she
called. bit amazed at her steadiness.
Its Mr.. Winch. ma'am," pushing
aside the portieres.
well. show him in here. thought
it sounded like Mr.. Winch. Is he
alone?'
NO, ma'am Another gentleman is
with him"
'All right. I'll see them" She
pushed the telitale books and papers
in a heap and rose to draw curtain
for softer light. Pauline was near.
~ twenty eight and showed it in the
sun.
The men came in smiling.
1--WE brought Dean Wickham to see
you. Miss Allard." said Mr.. Winch.
you've heard me speak of him."
ooh yeS. I'm very clad 10 mepr Mr.
-Wickham." Pauline's hand went out
cordially to grasp the clutch of a
bronzed. bearded, thick set man, who
regarded her admiringly.
''Sit down and get acquainted, you
two" said Winch. Il can't stay. I'll
get around again before noon and car
ry him off, Pauline"
There was that in his tone sugges-
tive. Of pronrt orship aId. familiarity
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03

which grated~on Pauline'S' nerves. 1t
was new note. something more than
usual. and the woman felt pang of
resentment Carson should wait a lit
tie longer to pay for that.
Pauline had been quite gay all win
ter and spring. The money left by her
aunt must be about dissipated, Mr..
Winch thought. Pauline had lived on
legacies with small doubt of more CON-
ing at opportune times Something al
ways turned up.
Her disregard of consequences could
lead to but one end. Her servants had
talked. The tradesmen had rubbed
indignant noses. Winch heard rumors
and chuckled good naturally. Pauline
was a superior woman. He wanted
her and meant to get her. 1t was
merely question of patience. Lately
his reward seemed in his hand. Pau
lines negatives lacked the true ring.
After his CHEEKY departure the host,
ess talked brightly to Wickbam and
soon had the stranger recounting bits
of his history She liked the man
There was a fine streak of simplicity
in his direct, crisp manner.
Mr. Winch tells me it paid you to
wait, grubbing away on that lonesome
claim In Alaska" she said
Yes, 1t pays to wait when one has q
feeling about it"
You mean doubt of the wisdom
of leaving a thing?"
That's it. There have been lots OF
u.s." he continued. 81 tell you five
years makes an awful difference. The
isolation, the rough life, the doing fol
oneself, rarely seeing a woman ano
never a cultured, refined lady, grow 8
coat of fur. all right. But I've made
my pile if | have lost five years OF
real living I'm satisfied
Surely" said the woman. Not al
are as fortunate"
That's the worst of It. 1t is heart
breaking to think of some fellows
gentlemen, you know--confident. eager
, impatient, anxious to strike quici
luck and to go home with flying col
ors. They can't wait. They get t.
roaming. and heaven only knows
where some of them land. One lose:
all trace, but now and them HI
paused for a moment. half smiling.
Pauline Allard had grown pale. He
caller did not notice the droop of thu
fair head. He went on speaking.
I've felt mighty sorry for one chap
We were real friendly. He couldn'
wait. l took over his little claim fO
a trifle. 1t was next to mine. Bless
you, 1t proved the richest dirt Of al
when | got to working it deep. HI
was daft on surface finds. And of
went my hopeful acquaintance in spit
of entreaties. Funny
Again he smiled queerly.
mir. Winch must be delighted T.
have you here" remarked Pauline ah
Sehtly. Her thoughts were wanderin.
Ill dreary vista of tolling, disaI
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03
GROSScUP'S OPTIMISM.
Chicago Jurist Who Ordered $29, 24o, 900
Oil Fine Set Aside,

Judge Peter s. Grosscup of Chicago,
one of the three judges OF the United
States court of appeals who reversed
the action of Judge Kenesaw Lands
In fining the Standard Oil company
500, 240,0G0, was born on Feb. 10,
1852, at Ashland. O. He was educated
In the schools of Ashland and in Wit
tenberg college, one of the educational
institutions of the Lutheran church.
graduating In 1872 Mt the head of his
class. He obtained his degree of bach
elor of laws from the Boston Law
school. He practiced law in Ashland,
o.. from 1874 to 1888. being city solic-
itor for six years of that time. In 1876
he was a candidate of the Republican
party for congress, but was defeated
In 1883 he went to Chicago and en-
tered the law firm headed by Leonard
SWEET. a former law partner of Abra-
ham Lincoln and the best known law
yer at that time of the west. From
this time he participated in some of
the most important trials occurring In
the west and built up his reputation as
lawyer
Judge Grosscup's decisions as
Judge have won him high rank as an
interpreter of the law. He was ap-
pointed to the United States circuit
court of appeals. by President McKh-
ley IN 1899 He takes an optimistic
view of affairs. AT dinner one time
he remarked:
AS the world natures 1t improves,
just as we improve as we mature. A
man of mature mind is an improve
ment on child. He is in every way
better He Is more generous. more
courageous and more kind.
II have no sympathy with those who
laud childhood and the virtues of chill.
Glren. I hold that children are only a
little removed from savages, and when
1 hear them lauded 1 think of boy
/ used to know. This boys brother
lay Ill with fever, a bad fever. so
that it was feared he might succumb
ITO the well youngster the nurse
said one morning:
What will you do II your brother
dies?' rs
The child calmly answered:
I'll have his Noah's ark, won't I p !"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03
Humor ono Philosophy
By DUNCAN n. SMITH
FORGET IT SOMETIMES.


You can make your labor double
If you worry over 1t,
Carrying the burden with you
After other folks have quit, =
Laying It as a companion
On the pillow by your head
When you really should forget Il
AS you nestle down in bed.
Worrying. dear little children,
Will not get you anywhere.
Nor will IL the PAGES quicken
OF the staid and ancient mare.
1t. when you have missed connections,
Will not make the train delay.
Nor will 1t the bill collector
From the doorstep chase away.
Worrying won't buy the baby
Shoes to warm its little feet.
Worrying viii never purchase
A supply of things to eat
Worrying will not unaided
Prove remedy for corns.
Nor present you dilemma
Minus such thing as horns.
Nor can worrying exactly
Be as an amusement classed.
There are other joys that truly
Have it very Ear surpassed.
But perhaps defending worry,
Z You may argue 1t is cheap.
But that doesn't make it lovely %
Cut 1t out and go to sleep,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03
According to investigations Of the

According to Investigations of the
geological survey the production of BIZ
luminous coal in the United States in
1907 was 394,S45,730 short tons, COM
nared with 342,874.S67 for 1906, an in
crease of 51,970,S63 tons, or 1916 per
cent. The production of Pennsylvania
anthracite coal in 1907 was 76,432. 421
long tons, or S5.6O4,312 short tons.
against 63,645,010 long tons, or 1882
All short tons, in 19o6-an increase of
12,7S7,411 long tons. or 1882 sol
short tons. Total value of the output
in 1907 is estimated at $614,931,549,
against $5iS.07s,SO9 for 1906.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03
Cam ae Beat.

The best of all teachers Is exper-
fence. c. M. Harden, of Silver City,
North Carolina. says: 81 find Electric
Bitters does all that's claimed for it.
For stomach, liver and kidney troubles
Ii can't be beat. / have tried it and
find 1t most excellent medicine
Mr.. Harden is right; it's the best of all
medicines also for weakness, lame back
and all run down conditions. Best too
for chills and malaria. Sold under
guarantee by all druggists. soc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03
Pei Lion In a Flat.

Passengers in street car at Bag
nolet borough Just outside of Parts,
France, recently noticed lion staring
at them from the top floor of an apart
ment house. Investigation revealed the
fact that Favsz verdier. tanner Of
wild animals, Kept the lion. which he
had tanned. in Gagged room.
Il have had several others here" he
said. This one is as true as the best
dog. He knows me and the members
of my family. I have sold others, but
this one, which 1 have brought ur
here, will not part with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03
FINISH OF MARATHON RACE.
Conan Doyie's View Of Hayes Great
Run and Dorando's Tragic Fate.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the novel
list, in describing the scene in the
stadium at the finish of the great
Marathon race in the Olympic games
In London said:
Il think in that great assembly not
any man would have wished to see
victory torn at the last instant from
the plucky little Italian. Dorando.
Thank God he is on his feet again.
the little red legs going incoherently.
but drumming, hard driven by the su-
as he falls again. cheer as he re-
staggers to his feet. 1t is horrible,
yet fascinating, this struggle between
a set purpose and an utterly exhaust
ed frame. Surely he is done now.
He cannot rise again. From under
the archway has darted a second run
ner, Hayes, the stars and stripes on
his breast, going CALAMITY and well
within his strength. There Is only
twenty yards-if the Italian can do 1t
He staggers up. no trace of intelli-
gence upon his set face, and again the
red legs break into their strange auto
matte amble. Will he fall again? No,
he says, and balances. Then he is
through the tape into a score Of
friendly arms. He has gone to the
extreme of human endurance. No Ro-
man ever bore himself better. The
great breed is not yet extinct"
Then, after a tribute to the Ameri-
cans on their performances and la
ment over the Britishers' failure. Sir
Conan Doyle. referring to the judges
award of the victory to John J..
Hayes, said:
II confess cannot see how the
judges could come to any other de-
cision, and yet the tragedy remains.
1t was, as matters stood, fair and
square win for the American since
without help Dorando must have lain
senseless on the track"
In his general reference to the
American athletes Sir Conan says:
These Americans specialize. and
yet they retain the remarkable APP
pearance of all around excellence.
There Is no hypertrophy of special
muscle. All is symmetry and balance,
beauty and grace. The theorist might
suppose the evolution of type meagei
in body and powerful in quarters.
There is no sign of it to date. In
pole jumping there seems to be a
clean mastery at the game in the
American style. which l can see no
where else"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03

pointed men. far from their homes,
reckless, proud. the sort that never
would come back bearing the brand OF
failure.
"Oh, Carson, yes" returned Wick
ham, Hes decent enough fellow
after his fashion-I-I-I beg pardon!
There. Miss Allard. you see how a
man blunders when he has led such
life as mine-no tact. l meant to say
that Winch is a splendid chap per-
sonally, but I'm not used to these
smart. successful men. We have had
considerable correspondence since he
heard 1 %as doing well-a school
friend, you know, anu, of course, In
terested. Welcomed me royalty. l
couldn't say too much for Carson. He
has been most kind and confidential.
I was thinking of him in business
way. We don't exactly agree about
investments. That was what had in
mind. Ahem"'
Pauline's amused smile was serenity
itself.
81 don't think a gentleman should
count his chickens and tell the neigh
bors, do you?" she asked mischie-
vously.
''Ah. 1 misunderstood: jumped at
conclusions: entirely my fault" Wick
hams blood showed redly through his
4, tan. and he stammered.
"You are a delightful bear" observ-
ed Pauline placidly. Maybe 1 will
become Mrs. Winch some day, if that
| will relieve you. 1 shan't promise.
The wind, however. points in that d.
| rection."
They smiled at each other for few
moments, and then Pauline said Sc
| riously:
"Mr. Wickham, / like you. l trust
| you. l am going to ask you a ques-
ton. What you may surmise will be
| secret between us forever"
She stepped to her desk and brought
forth the photograph. The mans face
| set He was averse to sudden con-
| fidences. There was a tenseness in
her graceful figure that seemed unnat-
ural He coughed uneasily.
| 81 want you to look at this" said
| Pauline. II want to know If in your
travels you have ever met the original"
Lets see it." said Wickham bluntly.
| He took the picture, gazed upon it
for full minute and did not lift his
| eyes.
| Meanwhile he fumbled in pocket
| and drew out letter.
You may read this, dear lady" he
said thickly without looking up. "The
| writer is alive and we'll Please sit
down."
His head turned from her gasp and
glad cry.
'Jack Frederick's girl" he whisper
ed to himself MY God, she mustn't
sob like that"
Presently he went over to her. His
touch on her hair was very gentle. his
deep voice tender as a woman's.
you see, he will meet me in New
! York on Wednesday. He learned of
my luck and obtained my address. he
says he has made good at last Yes
it was John Frederick who sold his
claim and helped enrich me. Now, II
you have read what he has written OF
his hopes, his prayer to find some one
free and glad to see him. you must
stop crying"
But Pauline would neither cease her
soft weeping nor give up the letter. SO
Wickham left her and made his way
to the door,
From the street he glanced back al
the attractive house and tasteful
grounds.
"Wheww whistled he. "I guess I'd
better not wait for Carson. There is
New York train in fifteen minutes
If I were not so mighty tickled for
Jack 1 should feel sort of sorry fol
Winch"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03
rheumatism Cured in Three DAYS.

( N. B. Langley. Madison, Wis, says
Il was almost helpless with rheuma
tism for about five months. Had it in
my neck so could not turn my head
and all through my body. I tried
three doctors and many remedies
without any relief whatever until
procured DR.. Detchon's Relief for
Rheumatism. In a few hours the pair
was relieved, and in three days the
rheumatism was completely cured. and
| was at work. Sold By otto Grotjan
1901 Second avenrs, Rock Island;
Gust. Schlegel & or 70 Wcss Second
street, Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03

The Chicago, Milwaukee G. st. Paul
will use electric locomotives to pull
trains over the mountains on its Pa
cific coast extension. The electricity
will be generated by water power,
thus saving the immense fuel cost, so
that the mountains will be made to
yield the force necessary to traverse
them. The fact illustrates anew that
we are just Weakening up to our pos
sibilitieS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03
NOVEL CAMPAIGN SPECTACLE.
indiana Drillmaster's Maneuver to Put
Taft's Name In Living Letters.

INDIANA OrllimdSterS vancouver 20 fue
Taft's Name In Living Letters.
Richmond. Ind, will have a Taft
marching club that will be Taft In
name and Taft in its actual formation
Captain Paul Comstock is the origi-
uator of the novel campaign spectacle.
SiXty-three young men are so assem-
bled in parade formation that the name
Taft" is spelled out. There being no
curved letters In the candidates name.
the formation is comparatively easy.
and under Captain Comstock's direction
the sixty three readily change their for
nation from seven lines of nine abreast
to four irregular divisions, which put
forth the name of the party's banner
bearer
The marchers are gayly uniformed so
that the letters which they form stand
out boldly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03
UniUerSaIAdding Machine

Whether banker, broker, manufac-
turer, wholesaler, retailer, the useful
ness of the Universal Adding Machine
in your business will more than pay
its cost right from the start.
The Universal has a carriage that
permits the printing of regular or ir-
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the same sheet; has individual cor
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totals in red, is easy to operate, is
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We solicit the opportunity of
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Drop us a postal today.
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Agent, Suite 1S34-1S36, Commercial Ma
tional Bank Building, Chicago, Ill.
Universal Adding Machine company,
st. Louis Branch Offices in all prin-
cipal cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03
HOUSE OF TAGS AND RAGS.
Ohio Man Believes His ldoa Beat.

Ohio Man Believes His ldoa Beats
Edison's Cement Block Dwelling.
John Budd of Defiance. o., has
Edison beaten when 1t comes to build
ing dwelling house at small cost and
of new material Edison claimed that
he could mold a cement block house at
cost less than half the cost of an or
binary frame dwelling, but the great
disadvantage of Edison's house is that
1t is apt to be damp, while house
built of the. cnmhosition Invented by
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03
A New Suit Case.

There is a novelty in the way Of a
suit case, in size IA by 10 inches, In
tended to carry a. bathing suit It is
rubber lined, light and comfortable.
The woman who owns her own suit
and prefers taking 1t up to the house
with her when 1t is wet will find such
a case ansextremely desirable inven-
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03
Reduced to a Science.

81 see the weather department Is
trying to give us long distance weather
predictions
Another profitIess dream"
mo: that ought to be easy"
How can they tell SO far In ad-
vanceY
Just look up the. days when big
picnics are. advertised and predict
rain"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03

Statistics show that the average
citizen today imbibes three pints
more of spirits, a pint more of wine
and Sc quarts more of ale and beer
annually than he did 20 years ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03

That st. Louis hero who remained
on the water wagon for year has
received his $3.50, but nothing has yet
been said about a Carnegie medal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03
c. G. WILSON.

Being a candidate for the democratic
nomination for representative in the
legislature from the Thirty-third sena-
torial district. subject to the decision
of the primaries of Aug. 5, 1 respect
fully solicit the support of my friends
and all those who deem me deserving
and worthy. II. l.. WHEELAN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03

Apparently where the democrats
made their mistake was in not calling
on Mr.. Taft for his advice while writ
ing their platform.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03

Burma is making money out of pea
nut growing. The peanut acreage in
creased from $500 acres in 1908 to
$4,000 acres in 1907.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03

Here it is at last The entire popu-
lation of the world has been computed
!. at 1479,729, 400.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03

The most despicable of all men is
he who let's his friends in on the
ground floor and pulls the floor out
from under them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03

If President Roosevelt finds himself
in indirect contempt, he wants to re-
member that the democratic platform
offers him a jury trial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03

Midsummer Madness.
The air is soft;
The sky is blue.
I look aloft-
And lie to you.
] swear your cheek
Is like the rose; -
Whene'er you speak
Sweet music flows.
My heart to you
/ freely give:
Ny fond love true
For aye shall live. 'f-,f
All this and moro
i, lying, say
And on this shore
For aye would stay.
For love and youth
Will ever sigh
Nor reck of truth
In sweet July.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue, Rock Island, Ill. lEn-
tered at the postoffice as second-class
matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03

Judge Taft is certainly fluent
writer, though he doesn't know sc
many adjectives as Mr.. Roosevelt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03
For President of the United
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the democratic nomination for
representative from the Thirty-t third
senatorial district. subject to the de-
district as voiced at the primary cleo
ton Aug. s, and ask the support of all
C. c. WILSON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03
Huoe Nat. For Winter Wear.

/ Top heavy girls are to be a feature
Of next November's procession, for the
winter hat Is TO be enormous and COR
respondingly costly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03

The beginning and the end of Sen.
ator Hopkins is self.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-03

MO matter how large or how
i small your business, 1t is
bound to force some valuable
employee to do work that can be done
better-quicker-ch by the