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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-06-11
Bryan and Larra1olo Slogan
of the MeqU Mexico Democracy

paign of democrats is disclosed 1t
endorses William j. Bryan and pledges
the delegates to Denver to support him
while his name is before the conven-
ton. 1t goes in some detail into ma
tional issues and it goes in greater de
tail into New Mexico issues. 1t nails
direct almost every one Of the weak
spots in the republican ranks which the
democrats will make the target for
tehir campaign oratory, 1t is a plat
form which merits careful reading not
only among democrats but among rc-
publicans. 1t is platform of which "a
good deal will he heard during the
next six months The document i~
too long to send over the wires It
would bankrupt any newspaper to do
NO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-14

more of dollars than of decency, law
and justice, those two men. one a CON
fessed CRATER and the other a convic-
ted CRATER, belong in prison where
they were, sent by trial court which
evidently considered the astounding
violation of law and the crime against
common honor of more importance
than some trifing technicality which
relatives and friends of the convicted
men have found after long exhaus.
tive search.
Public officials who graft" become
public enemies. They are the worst
class of law-violators. They are more
to be despised than the professional
criminal. The laws can be made none
too drastic in dealing with officials who
make private snap of public trust.
Unfortunately this class of law
breakers is harder to detect and con-
vict than the common thief, yet their
thievery places them upon a lower
plane of moral cowardice than that
where stand the ordinary crooks who
hll the jails and penitentiaries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-14
The Public Enemy.

Springfield Register: The decision
of the appellate court of California,
which declares void the indictment of
Mayor Schmitz, coupled with the dec
laration of Superior Judge Dunno, be-
fore whom Schmitz was convicted, Gre
ates the suspicion that justice in Cal
ifornia strikes snags in some pretty
high places.
The assertion of Judge Dunno is a
bold one, that it is to be regretted the
hearing of this appeal came up before
a court whose members have relatives
and intimate friends against whom
many indictments were returned by
the grand jury that returned those true
bills. = | will further say, the
jury which rendered the verdict
against Schmitz) will be remembered
with respect and honor long after the
court which set aside the verdict has
been forgotten"
Possibly the decision of the appellate
court, that the collection by Mayor
SchmitZ of graft from French restau
rant keepers does not constitute a
public offense, is supported by some
legal technicality with which the doors
of penitentiaries are often pried open
for prisoners with money; but Justice
blindfolded though she is, can see the
crime against common honesty and
official decency that has been perpe
trated.
Whether Schmitz and Ruef are in OF
out of prison; whether they have the
friendship or not of court judges who
are experts at digging up technical
ties to protect law-breakers, ant
whether they have the friendship o.
not of some business men who thinl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-14

Deep down in her own heart every
woman has pet theory. 1t may have
been exploded n number of times to
her apparent satisfaction, hut secretly
and with feminine Inconsistency she
clings 10 it.
Alicia had such Il theory, but she did
not keep it buried in so inaccessible
dungeon as the bottom of her heart.
Indeed, she wore 1t on her sleeve. 1t
was her favorite theme of discourse,
and the more it was disproved the
more persistently did she revive it and
champion it.
And it must be admitted that Alicia $
men friends at least took particular de-
light in discussing her theories with
her and promptly proceeding to dis
prove them, to that young woman's
outward disgust and secret satisfac-
ton. Her hobby was platonics-spe-
officially. platonic love.
at has been proved to me conclu-
sively," argued Alicia. with delightful
confidence. as flanked on one side by
the ample person of Richard Corrigan
and ON the other by her squatty little
dachshund PretZel she strolled toward
the great stone garden seat near the
Sundial.
YES" her companion replied = in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-14

Yes" she said. but the syllable did
not carry conviction.
Better than - husbands, for in
stance?'
Alicia's color deepened. Things were
more interesting after all.
Il never had one" she laughed, and
her voice was little tremulous.
Then it's only theory" Corrigan
stepped closer.
"Of course" she replied. looking up
into his now earnest eyes.
Listen he said softly. Couldn't
you be platonic friends with every one
else but me. Alicia?"
She did not reply. but one by one
the petals of her rose tumbled down
her frock.
Couldn't you?" His big voice was
vibrant with emotion.
II might" she admitted. "but first
let me tell you l like you better than
all the rest | like you better than /
could a mere friend. II just hoped
and hoped you wouldn't agree with
me. Dick"
Its with Plato 1 disagree"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-14
The Romans and the Sea.

Virgil is understood to have lived
long on the bay of Naples. and he
dwells repeatedly with unsurpassed eff
feet on the littOral phases of the sea,
but on fhe element at large he ex-
presses little but a sense of vastness,
power, malevolence. 1t is toilSome
and perilous eXpanse, to be hurried
across and escaped.
Across the land the Romans went
with indomitable confidence, marking
their way with those works of pecul-
lar permanence, so that today the Brit
on traverses the original roads they
built, and the Gaul walks beneath their
arches. But even in imperial times
the voyage from Brundisium to Greece
was something Of q hardship. The
ocean was q thing "bestrew'd with
wreck and disaster" In its depths or
on its shores lay the bones of those
who never received burial and hence
could not pass over the Styx.
When Tiberius built yacht he float
ed it on the quiet lake Nemi and very
likely kept it anchored like a palatial
houseboat. The sea lacked that essen
tial stability which the Romans SO
much valued. 1t was estranging Ro-
man adaptability made it medium of
empire, but never with the viking spir-
Observance Review.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-14

had been watching her pull n crimson
rambler to pieces and scatter it over
her tiny white shoes.
Apparently she had not heard.
81 say, Alicia" he persisted.
''When you are ready to open a sub
ject that may be of more interest than
any l am able to suggest l shall be
glad to talk to you," she said icily.
Corrigan smiled broadly, but sur
reptitiously Had Alicia seen him thus
amused he would have been left with
only the crimson ramblers for compan-
ions.
But, upon my word, Alicia. am in
terested," he said earnestly. 1--WE new
er been so absorbed in study in my
life. Why, my dear girl, if it weren't
for my-my belief in platonic love l
might never have known you so we'll"
Alicia confronted him with a half
smile that. even in its semicompletion,
was most attractive.
That's the Irish in you. Dick! You
always manage TO say something that
will make the worst case of mad turn
to joy" she said. removing her big
droopy hat and dangling it by the
strings. That's one reason why i
love to be friends with YOU
''Then 1t is true that God is good to
! the Irish," he laughed. and, subtle as it
was, Alicia extracted the compliment
and beamed good nature on him again.
"You see, Dick" she began as if she
We're commencing fairy story to an
| I,,I< al, T., - -,
such a tremendous comfort to be just
| friends with man."
! YES" said Dick readily, I'm friends
with several"
| SILLY! i mean for girl. She can
go about with him. ask him to do this
and that for her and feel that she is
not putting herself under Obligation
if she's only friends with him, where
as. if he's in love with her. he expects
spoils everythingw
I'm jolly glad Pm not sentimental"
said Corrigan with a purpose if with
out veracity. You'd have banished me
You can have sentiment without be-
ing sentimental" she FASTENED to ex-
plain" And for some reason or other a
flush stained her cheeks, and her eyes
dropped.
Its just as clear as-as mud" Cor
rigan laughed in spite of his efforts to
be serious.
Alicia's eyes flashed.
"See here, Dick Corrigan, l believe
you are making fun of me. Deep down
in my own heart l know from your
own actions and your whole attitude
toward me that you agree with me-
but Just to amuse yourself you make
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-14

fun of me. I'm sure you like me-" she
went on. Just as | like you. or you
wouldn't seek me out and want to be
with me day after day. as you do. and
that-that very fact proves to me that
you are in sympathy with my own at
titude. We are friends. and you know
it." she declared challengingly. Then
she rose abruptly from the stone seat
and walked over TO the balustrade
with her back toward him. Come.
pretzel." she said imperatively. as II
calling her dos fr6nI communicating
influence.
Corrigan began to whistle very soft
ly to himself while the small Dutch
dog eyed him accusingly.
Alicia" said Corrigan's deep voice
fondly from the depths of the great
stone seat. He had not moved And
right here it might be observed that
Alicia always selected picturesque set
tings for her discourses. The old gar
den. shady and secluded. breathing ro-
nance ana the fragrance of roses, was
ideal-for platonics.
Alicia" repeated Dick when his
first effort gained no response
With studied reluctance she turned
her head.
I'D like TO ask few questions" he
said. still somewhat indifferently.
III he glad to answer them"
The frigidity of her tone moved Cor
rigan almost to the point of turning up
his coat collar, but his better Judgment
prevailed.
This old guy, Plato he was be.
ginning as he walked toward her.
'Dickr'
Her glance and tone froze the words.
I'm sorry" he said contritely.
But Alicia. wonder if he ever knew
the most beautiful woman In the
world? | wonder if he could have
been with her almost daily for seven
months? And yet, no. how could he?
He lived B. c."
| In spite of herself Alicia dimpIed.
cit was beauty of mind, mental excel
lencies, that he admired" she remark
ed wisely.
Perhaps that's what admire in
you, but somehow l doubt it"
| "My mental powers are not wholly
to be despised." pouted Alicia
mo. But an ordinary mortal cannot
penetrate so dazzling an exterior"
observed Corrigan.
Alicia looked impatiently across the
green. Somehow she was out of har-
mony with the acknowledgment
in-in herself perhaps.
Corrigan turned to her quite sud-
denly. "See here. Alicia. do you like
platonic friends better than anything
else?" -.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-14
RIFLES FOR SCHOOLGIRLS.
Presidents Plan Put Into Operation
by the National Association.


President Roosevelts wish that the
American schoolboy be instructed in
rifle shooting is in a fair way to realiZa-
ton, says New York special dispatch
to the Washington Post. The National
Rifle Association of America, in CO.
operation with the national board for
promotion of rifle practice, as the first
step toward complying with the wishes
of the president and of the national
board has amended its bylaws so that
rifle clubs can he organized in schools
and become affiliated with it under the
same rules and regulations as govern
civilian rifle clubs.
This schoolboy movement will be in
augurated by tournament which the
National Rifle association has arranged
to hold from Dec. 90, 1907, to January.
1908, at the Grand Central Palace in
New York. The most important fea-
ture of the tournament will be the
presence of teams from high schools of
other cities, notably Washington and
Baltimore
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-14
8he Hrgus Daily Short Story
'Alicia's Patoncs. BY Beatrice Bennett.
1907 p c stment)
Copyright by Eastment.)

doubtful acquiescence, "to you. But
how about the other fellow? Was he
convinced?"
"Dick. how silly, Who ever heard of
platonic love that wasn't platoHic on
both sides? How little you know of
the subject" scoffed Alicia with a
mirthful little laugh.
"And yet l have known you-how
long Is it?'
Seven months" promptly.
and you ride your hobbyhorse at
least every other time | see you" he
said. not without marked intent.
Alicia assumed a wholly unsuccess-
full air of hauteur. "Oh. beg your
pardon. Pm very sorry I've bored you.
| shall avoid the topic in future" she
said distantly.
Not at all, my dear Alicia. I as
sure you it rather amuses me-" argued
Corrigan. observing her aggrieved at
, titude with little discomfort to him.
self. ''1n fact, | don't know when
any one subject has kept me interested
for so long time"
''Indeed!' The comment was preg-
, nant with feeling.
| 1t was the first time Alicia's self
styled philosophy had been SO derided
and it nettled her.
| Il should be apt TO accept that as q
compliment" ventured Corr;gan.. He
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-14

pendence, written by the founder of
American democracy, Thomas Jeffer-
son; and ever since then it has been
one of the tenets of the democratic
party that governments derive their
just power from the consent of the
governed, and that people who are
governed without their consent have
the right to protest, and to demand
their release from bondage.
And the exercise of this right ap-
pears to be what large majority of
the people of the Philippine islands
are insisting on.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-14
The Danger of
Grip and Pneumonia

Neglected colds violent changes having
lead themleave
behind them lingering
visiting
The
take Father Johns Medicine faithfully wholesome
safe, being alcohol injurious
than Johns family
medicine
physicians
cpion
Father Johns Medicine sale It. II
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-14

Fix in your mind that COM
merce is not a swindling trans
action, but a purely beneficial
operation; that every act of honest
trade increases the happiness and
prosperity of all who are concerned
in it: that when we two exchange
products, each is the more comfortable
and the better off for the exchange
for each has given that which he
wanted less for that which he wanted
invertebrates Nordhoff.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-14
1776-19OS.

The Filipino people, according to
the most authentic reports, are as
much opposed to being governed by a
power thousands of miles away, as
were the colonists of the Is provinces
in 1776. King George the Third con-
sidered this sentiment among the col
onists treason. but those who held it
rebels; but the sentiment was APP
proved by, the< Declaration of indie
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-14

The administration. after months of
labor, has arranged reciprocity
treaty with France. 1t will be of i'm
mense advantage to the common peo-
pie" of the United States, for it re-
duces the tariff tax on champagne.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-14

Secretary Taft had to answer some
embarrassing questions at the meet
ing in New York addressed by him
Saturday night. He was unable to
satisfactorily explain why he had
changed his views on the necessity of
tariff revision.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-14

The sensational news comes from
Iowa that Senator Allison has eX-
pressed himself as doubtful of the ad-
visibility of revising the tariff on the
eve of an election. The Hawkeye
statesman must be getting garrulous
in his old age. He is not wont to be
radical and ineendiary in his remarks,
He has been accused of having opin-
ions, but never of expressing them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-14
1t Does the Business.

E. E. Chamberlain of Clinton, Maine
says of Bucklen's Arnica Salve: at
does the business; | have used it for
piles and it cured them. Used it for
chapped hands and it cured them. APP
piled it to an old sore and it healed it
without leaving a scar behind" 25
cents at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-14

AS Senator Aldrich is the father of
the currency bill pending in congress,
It will be nothing but prudent to try
and discover the "nigger IN the wood
pile" perhaps carefully hidden there
by the Standard Oil trust attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-14

Senator Beveridge has introduced
bill for a tariff commission. Fancy
Beveridge acknowledging that he needs
the aid of a commission to tell him
how to vote.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-14

There is a growing in the republi-
can camp in Ohio over the spoils of
office that may produce democratic
fruit in the future, if the democrats
take warning and get together, so that
like the republicans, they have some
thing to fight for.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-14
Tuesday, January IA, 1908.

The most generally satisfying thing
that the present legislature could do
in all it's career, would be to adjourn
sine die.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-14
THE ARGUS,

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue. Rock Island, Ill tEn-
tered at the postofice ~ second-class
natter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-14

De Wits Carbolized Witch Hazel
salve is especially recommended for
piles. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-14
A Higher Health Level,

81 have reached higher health
level since l began using DR.. Kings
New Life Pills." writes Jacob Springer
of West Franklin, Maine. "They keep
my stomach, liver and bowels working
just right" If these pills disappoint
you on trial, money will be refunded
at all druggists. % cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-14

BY THE J. w. POTTER co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-13
AN ERR0RLESS CAME
MOBILE ESCAPES SHUT OUT AND
 - WINS.
MHssing Was the Bright Star of the Fishermen Outfit Again Con-. test Was Won in the
 Ninth.

Mobile. May 2.-(Special. )-Mobile barely escaped shut out and won when she had only one chance left Tn the ninth. inning. Score. Mobile z; New Orleans, 1,
 The game was played without an er- TOT, and was hard fought from begin ming to end.
 out to Thornton. Lord followed with a drive between center and left deep into the field and on the hit and throw reached third. Delehanty rounded to second and was thrown out at first, Lord cantering home while 'Dela" was bluffing at going to first. Sabrie roll ed one out to Sentell and Hart had the ball before he was we'll under way. when Daily forced him at second. Re turning from the field. Paul did not walk fast enough to suit o'Brien ana when S,nt that man end,eaaVored to hurry now stands against Sentelrs pay checK.
 In the second half of the ninth the game was won. McIver led off with a drive down the right line good for one Matters looked blue for the Fishermen. Then Benson woke the fans up with clean single to deep center. which en- abled James to reach third. The root CTS went wild All their pent up en- thusiasm broke loose in a lump. But this was nothing. to what happened James rolled home. Becker flied our to left and every one prepared to score tenth inning. But 1t was not neces- saTy Thornton hunted and beat the best, If not the very best all rouno players on the home team. won the game by driving over third and bring ing Benson home.
 The attendance was about 1900 Had yesterdays game been like today's this figure would have been doubled.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-13
In regard to the Henline .Reagan
AFTER vAUGHN's HEAD.
Birmingham Fans are Demanding New
 Manager.
Birmingham. Ma

Birmingham, May 12.--(Special Ut is announced that all differences be- tween Eugene DeMontreville. the sprightly shortstop, on whom waivers had been asked by the local associa- ton. and the management of the base ball club, had been settled. and De- Montreville will remain with the Ba rons.
 Local sporting writers are receiving anonymous communications asking thai inc papers demand the discharge of Manager Harry Vaughn. In preparing for his western trip Manager Vaughn leaves several players in Birmingham which is tsken to mean that these men may be dropped when the times comes for the wedding process to go into ef- feet. Meek Is taken along, and 1t is announced will be used behind the bat.
 Among the pitchers left behind are AbIes and Rip" Ragan. Several oth CTS are in the lot, Vaughn taking four- teen men with him. There is a great amount of disgust in Birmingham over the work done eY the tear team up to date. are welcomed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-13
THE RACES
Iamaica Ofeeting EnSIa.


 Jamaica. N. Y., May 12.-The Metro polit-n Jockey Clubs meeting came to a close at Jamaica today and fairly good card was run of.
 to g. easily won the Suffolk selling stakes, five .furlongs. in the fast time Jockey E. Dugan. escaped injury the finish in the third race. The boy rode out other engagements
 Jamaica: May 122;-First race, , sell ss ss i've to fuTNRc %on Hss9s OS Fynn MSs to 1 second; IndomItable. 1os (E. Du- ganl [ to third. Time, I.01. Madri- Ieno, Hawke Wing. Dander. Waterierie Never Late. Kitchcico. Fore and J. w. teentR: Prisciiliian. I1s GE. bSgan) second; kiliie crankie. s7 1W. Burns5 20 to 1 third. Time 147 3-5. Lad of Langdon. Royal Lady and Water Speed teaass Thtrd prSd Saf sPs ss M Rls Rrnns SHa to ski won; chantilly. lOs (E; Lgnchl l2 to | second tSfnG S9% SSa9ylor 1Os a. Mp1gsnl ts Adore, Greeno, Brother. JonalIlan Sir Toddington and orcagna ran.
 Fourth race: The Suffolk stakes, i've fSMFS9Es MnsREFsvt} syS ysaS %on SaG Erbe Tes Ss @ Burns) to. 1 second; Hoyle, s4 (Frsn- cis) to third. Time 100 Is. Borgne, Ramhle and Belshaw ran.
 Fifth race, handicap five and one-ha1f furlongs; Colloauy, 120 (Koe-nerl s to 1 won; Grimafdi, 11s (NotterI 10 to l second; Pantouhe. 126 (Bergen) 22 to 1 third. Time 1.07. Explosion. Hor- ace E. Queen Marguerite. Oxford and Adriana ran.
 Sixth race, five furlongs: Sea Cliff. 104 (E Duganl to l won; Ross Ben Royal Captive, ioS (Musgrave) : Ito 5 third. Time 1.01. Melissa, Cheek, Yer batin and Gliding Belle ran.