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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
In the Field of Literature

The March Century.-Timeliness
characterzes the March Century. An
drew Carnegie goes back to the be-
ginning of mis- experiences with rail-
way rates and rebates, in 1856, when
he was secretary and telegraph oper-
ator under Thomas A. Scott, general
superintendent of the Pittsburg divi-
his presentation of present day con1i'
tions and needs comes with unques.
toned authority. The story is inter
estingly, even dramatically, told. How
to be happy and prosperous on
One Acre Ranch"-Prosperous in the
sense of a comfortable living and a
growing bank accountable actual ex
perience of one city man in the north
west is told by w. H. Kirkbride. The
Vaccinations and practical value Of
aeronautics are enthusiastically por
trayed by Henry B. Hersey, United
States weather bureau inspector, wht
has made many sky journeys as
member of the aero clubs of botl
France and America, on which trip:
| his practical knowledge of atmospher
| ic temperatures and currents has beef
of great value. There have beef
| vague reports of the interesting heal
ing work being carried on in Emman
uel church, Boston; here is a sane
Authoritative presentation of just wha
this remarkable work stands fol
claims and Is accomplishing, by tn
associate director of the class for tn
moral treatment of nervous disorder
in Emmanuel church. At time whel
New York is agitated over the tw
schools of operate singing-the be
canto and the dramatic-it will be c
interest to see what Miss Geraldin
Farrar, prominent representative {
the latter school, has to say of her ar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
8he Hrgus Daily Short Story
Seeds of Jealousy."-Pv Colin S. Collins.
copyrighted, 1908, by E c. Parces)

Jimmie Elatchford sprang to his feet
to greet Marcia as she entered. but the
gravity of the girls face arrested the
greeting that hung upon his lips, and
instead he gasped
whats the matter?" he cried when
he had found his voice. rs it anything
seriOus-some of the family ill.,"
There is no illness in the family
said Marcia coldly.
Then why this funereal counte-
nance?" demanded Blatchford. Here
l am, just back from the west. and
Won. don't even say How dye do?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27

Didn't you get my letters eveSy dry, or
what is the matter?'
81 was induced to visit i motion pic
ture performance yesterday" began
Marcia. Il believe that they are called
nickel theaters.'"
I've heard the monographs out
SIDE" murmured Jimmie. IF the pic
lures are as bad as the music your
look of woe is explained. How did
you come to patronize such place."
at was curiosity" explained Marcia.
81 happened to meet Belle Brewster
and George Taylor and Henry Towne.
Belle is perfectly crazy over the alb
surd motion pictures. and they were
on their way to one of those places.
foolishly let myself be.persuaded to go
with them. They had picture of you
on the screen"
'sThat is fatteringr cried Jimmie
mockingly. Il find you looking as If
the end of the world was near, and
you explain that you saw me in the
motion pictures, which accounts for
your state of depression"
| at was taken at the shore last sum-
| mer." said Marcia meaningly.
| Il admit that am not a dream of
beauty in a bathing suit" said JIM
mic. with a smile, "but did not know
that was almost fatal to the be-
holder"
"You were entirely dressed" inter.
rupted Marcia. You had on that gray
! suit. liked so much and the tie !. gave
you for Easter, the one you said you
never would wear except when yor
were with me-"
"And 1 never did," said Jimmie
promptly. "Only the thought of being
with you would tempt me to. wear thai
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
The Indications.

The democratic party in the west
is, rallying around William j. Bryan
with unanimity and enthusiasm. Take
the Kansas democratic state conven-
ton for example. 1t instructed its del
egation to the Denver convention for
Mr.. Bryan first last and all the time"
But that was not the most important
feature of that gathering. If it had
been a perfunctory assemblage of Of
ficeholders, like many of the republi-
can conventions recently held in the
south or of officeseekers like some
held in the north its unanimity would
not have been so striking. But the
dispassiOnate report sent out by the
Associated Press declares that the con-
Ivention was the most largely attended
democratic convention held in Kansas
| for years. That, after all, is the most
vital thing. The convention showed
a democratic enthusiasm in the state
not paralleled since 1S96-a matter
that is worth considering now in as
/ certaining the indications Kansas
was carried by the democratic party
in 1896, but was lost in the two sue
ceeding campaigns. The pendulum is
swinging back, and the spirit manifest
in that state for democratic principles
and for the democratic leader is only
indicative of the public sentiment in
the states adjacent to it.
| Oklahoma has declared for progress
sive democracy and for the nomina
ton of Mr.. Bryan. Its electoral votes
are conceded to the democratic ticket
even by the republican politicians OF
the state. 1t is true that some assert
that should Mr.. Roosevelt forget al
that he has said about not being Z
candidate and allow hOnOrs to be
thrust upon him, he might make {
winning race in Oklahoma. But it il
Ionly the men who enjoyed the gifts
that fell rich and fast from the Roose
welt hand when the state was still {
TERRITORY who even hazard this guess
The people who never subsisted OF
federal food from the white house
have no fear that the electoral vott
Iof the state could be in doubt for 4;
minute whoever might be the repub
lican nominee.
Minnesota is likewise in the Bryan
column. The candidacy of Governo
Johnson, honorable and proper as
was, for of course any democrat VIII
has achieved the triumphs he has
justified in seeking a higher station
was really not promoted by the govel
nor himself. but by certain faction ele
ments in New York that desire
chiefly to spread the seeds of dissel
sion within the party. GovernC
, Johnson has seen the meaning of tina
, New York support and has not ell
cOuraged it. He has not made an
, his friends say he will not make an
statement that would indicate he is
candidate for the nomination.
The indications are that the Del
liver convention will be a love feas
= that the party will be a unit after tn
nominations have been made, and tn;
, the campaign will be urged with til
>, vigor and the fire that characterize
the contest of 1896, but with differel
:, results.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
Do the People Want These
Conditions?
[BY PRESS COMMITTEE OF THE
AUTHORIZATION LEAGUE.1

BY PRESS COMMlI lee or II1L
INTERPOLATION LEAGUE.1
There are many questions of grave
Importance for the taxpayers and cit
liens in general, on the present topic
of local option or prohibition, and
some of the following leading ques-
tons are arguments against prohibit
ton. to say nothing about the ques-
lions on personal liberty.
If the people can answer these ques-
tions in the affirmative, then prohibit
tions which are pointed out by these
questions are not desired, then you
should vote against prohibition.
| Here are the questions:
| Do you want to pay higher taxes?
| Do you want public improvements
go by default?
Do you want vacant stores and resi-
dences?
Do you want your money to leave
the city?
Do you want labor to seek fields
where more liberal and sane cOndi-
Itions prevail?
Do you want to discourage capital,
(which is seeking investment here, and
which depends on a liberty-loving peo-
ple, to be driven away?
Do you want your city to become
la village or a cosmopolitan city?
Do you want dead town."
Do you want "speak-easies" and
"bootleggers" without a revenue?
Do you want search and seizure
laws so that "speak-easies" may be
discovered?
Do you want your neighbors to be
come liars to avoid search and seiz
ure" processes 10 discover speak
easies?"
Do you want to encourage hypoc
! risy?
Do you want to stand sponsor TO
moral dishonesty?
. Do you want to encourage disrespec
/ for law?
Do you want "bootleggers" who vic
late the law?
} Do you want unlawful dealing in il
: toxicants?
Do you want to approve of drinking
in secret?
Do you want to be misled on tn
: supposed reforms of the local optic
D law?
Do you want more restrictive law
and are you satisfied that others di
tate to you what you shall eat, drin
: and swear?
Do you want to bury American
) liberty loving laws?
Do you want habitual disregard fC
:. lprohibitory laws which engender di
lepect for all law?
:, Do you want to drive away man
+ good citizens and discourage othel
from coming here?
, Do you want to brand as malefa
O tors those men in the liquor busine
o who are honest and good citizens
d and, after they have acquired proper
" under the protection of the law,
e lyou want to rob them of their pro
/ erty, thereby committing a erin
which would be disgrace to civiliz
1t ton?
n Prohibition is wrong in theory, /
ct cause force is not a proper or success
full instrument in moral reform. 1t
Impractical and results in the free al
unregulated traffic in liquors. 1t W
:" not prohibit Experience everywhe
d" demonstrates that regulation which
au made effective is better than pro-
us bition, which cannot be enforced.
We If you do not want these condition
" as set out in these questions, tn
III use your influence with your neis
&c bors and friends to oppose prohibitiC
a PRESS COMMITTEE ANTI-PROI
"a BITION LEAGUE.
is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
The Jumplnq or Place.

Consumption had me in its grasp:
and had almost reached. the jumping
off place when l was advised to try
DIR. Kings New Discovery; and |
want to say right now, it saved my
life. Improvement began with the first
bottle, and after taking one dozen bot
ties / was a well and happy man
again. says George Moore of Crimes
land, N. c. AS a remedy for coughs
and colds and healer of weak, sore
lungs and for preventing pneumonia
New Discovery is supreme. SO cents
and 81 at all druggists. Trial bottle
free.-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
re seems to be a peculiar coinci-

re seems to be a peculiar coinci-
about the troubles surrounding
lings: The New Jersey Ice COM
in hands of receivers; special
.ution of New York "combina-
-~hy governors order; Toledo ice
7monopolists" in Jail; Morse, "ice
king" wanted by state and federal au-
thorities to tell his side, and, philolog
ically related, is Snow of Brooklyn
financially embarrassed"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
Suffering and Dollars Saved.

E. s. Lopez of Marilla, N. Y, says:
II am carpenter and have had many
severe cuts healed by Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salce. 1t has saved me suffering
and dollars. 1t is by far the best heal
ing salve have ever found" Heals
burns, sores, ulcers, fever sores,
eczema and piles. 25 cents at all drug
igists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27

Bert Barber of Elton. Wis, says:
81 have only taken four doses of your
Kidney and Bladder pills and they
have done more for meithan any 9TH
err medicine has ever done" Mr.. Bar
Der refers to DeWitt's Kidney and
Bladder pills. They are sold by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27

change The pictures each morning. Tho
proprietor says there's regular cir
cult, and he told me where can find
our scandalous film"
He hailed a street car, and a ten
minute ride brought them to another
place almost exactly like the first. One
of the first things to greet their eyes
was huge sign reading, by the Sad
Sea Waves-Very Comic"
I'm glad some one sees humor in
the situation" said Jimmie grimly as
he laid ten cent piece on the cashiers
shelf and led Marcia through the door,
They had not long to wait, and jim
ME gasped as Marcia convulsively
pressed his arm. A girl and a man
were sitting on the sand in the shade
of huge umbrella. Oblivious of a
gathering crowd, the two billed and
coOed until a well directed pebble hit
the sunshade and attracted their atten-
ton to the audience in the rear.
The man was so exactly like himself
that Jimmie stared in fascination.
Then he sought the box Office, where
two men were counting money.
Il want to make some inquiry about
that film just shown" said Jimmie as
he attracted the attention of one of the
men.
| I've nothing to do with the pic
lures" was the surly response. The
other man turned.
I'm the man who makes them.
Want to hire the service?" he asked
eagerly. I'VE get all the big French
stuff before any one else. We're the
most up to date, and we get the crowd
every time"
81 am merely curious about the pic
ture BY the Sad Sea Waves" ex-
lplained Jimmie. The man grinned
Friend of yoursT' he asked. Great
lsell, wasn't it? 1t was made to order
for a chap. He wanted to spring it at
a bachelor dinner to the other fellow
He got US suit of the chaps clothes
even to shirt and shoes. The picture
stood him 5000, but he said it was
worth it. He let US use it for eXhibi
ton too"
You don't happen to know the mans
name, do youF" coaxed Jimmie.
Sure" was the prompt response. 81
was something like a city. 1t WASH
Villa; no, it was Towne. That's it
He's a broker chap. What? 1 say
you're the chap they took off! Townt
said there wasn't no comeback.
was all joke"
1T is Il joke-on Towne," said Jim
ME steadily. "You need apprehend N,
, trouble i'll the matter. / thank you 70
, your courtesy"
He turned to find Marcia at his el
how.
, Take me out of here, Jimmie" sh
said softly. Il was an idiot to fall S
easily into Henry Towne's trap. II
, wanted to cut you out. That was hi
, object"
a "And he counted upon your freez
! ng into icy silence and offering no e1
Iplanation," said Jimmie understanding
. lily. Now, let's get home. I've see
enough pictures for one evening, and
guess you have. Let's walk. 1t is nc
. livery far. l want a chance to cool off"
4 "What are you going to do about it:
asked the girl curiously as they sougf
>, a more quiet thOroughfare.
y Three things" explained Jimmi
II I'm going to fire my man for lettin
rowne have my clothes; / am going
4 call on Towne-never mind that-an
!. I'm going to get n license tomorro
4 and marry you before they can sprir
n Iany more Photographic seeds of jea
ousy on u.s.
q 81 think" said Marcia softly, 9Th;
n in future the seeds will fall on barre
a ground. Jimmie, but-you'd better g
the license anyway"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27

Kentucky farmers who have had their
tobacco barns burned and their crops
ruined are moving to Oklahoma. They
think that possibly they may have
their property protected in a new
state. It's a most damning reflection
on 1.-The land of the free and the home
of the brave
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27

Congressman James T. Lloyd of Mis-
souri, has been elected chairman OF
the democratic congressional commit
tee, and Congressman Clark of Flori'
da secretary. Such active democrats
I'M charge of the democratic organiza,
Should help in electing a demo
majority of the next congress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27

Are you lacking in health-the
easiest thing in the world to keep. the
hardest to get? HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea is health itself. No
other remedy so effective. Satisfy
yourself 80 cents, tea or tablets
Harper House pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
What Shall We Have for Desert?

Try JEI.L-O, the dainty. appetizing,
economical dessert. Can be prepared
instantly-simply add boiling water and
serve when cool. Favored just right:
sweetened just right; perfect in every
way. loo package makes enough
dessert for a large family All grocers
sell ii. Don't accept substitutes. JELL-
o complies with all pure food laws; Z
favors-lemon. orange. raspberry, straw
berry, chocolate, cherry. peach.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27

In sham battle to be had in Texas,
the confederate forces have refused to
fire ON the American flag, even in a
spectacle for entertainment. There is
glorious sign of the times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27

Henry Watterson believes that w.
y. Bryan will be the next president of
the United States. This is belief in
which observing unprecedented men
will generally concede.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
Same Thinq.

The interest in the temperance cause
is revealed in the following conversa-
ton in Moline barber shop:
Barber-"How will you have your
hair combed?"
Customer-"Local option"
And the barber combed it dry"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27

When Secretary Taft hears of what
the Rock Island republicans are doing
he will doubtless cease to give himself
concern about anything.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27

Some s1ie has said that Taft is the
only presidential candidate with a
sense of huImor. Not so. Knox still
talks about his boom.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
N. POTTER co.
10 cents per week.

10 cents per week.
n year in advance.
unications of argumentative
plitical or religious, must
anne attached for publica-
acn articles will be printed
us signatures.
adence solicited from every
a Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
ARGUS.

and Weekly at 1924
elk Island, Ill. tEn-
office as second-class
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27

III the news all the time-THE
ARGUS.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-05-08
COLD STORAGE EXPERIMENT.,

In company with number Of north
Iowa horticulturists the writer recently
went to Mason City to witness the final
inspection Of some twenty-five different
varieties of fall and winter apples
which have been carried through the
winter in a joint cold storage expert
ment which has been conducted by the
United States department of agricul-
ture in cooperation with the horticul-
tural department of the State Agricul-
tural college at Ames. The apples in
question had been kept in refrigeration
at a temperature of about 80 degrees
E. since the time Of their storage last
September and October, some Of the
fruit being put In storage Immediately
upon picking, some week after pick
ing and the remainder three weeks aft
er it had been taken from the trees.
The results Of the experiment were
summarized briefly by Mr.. L. s. Ten
ney. specialist in charge Of the pomo-
logical experiments carried on in con-
nection with the governments horti-
cultural extension work. Among the
valuable points noted in the results Of
the experiment were the following:
First. it was noticeable that that
The Democratic advocate., 1908-05-08
ABOUT IMPORTED CORN,

Among the many valuable facts
which have been learned as a result Of
corn growing experiments which have
been conducted by experiment sta
tions in various parts of the country
one of great Importance is that i'm
ported seed, no matter of how good a
variety or how favorable the condi-
tions under which it has been matur-
ed, will not produce SO large or so we'll
matured a crop as seed from ears
which have grown in the immediate
locality. Different conditions of soil
place the imported seed at a disad-
vantage, a handicap which it does not
overcome short of several years of ac-
climatization. During these years it
seems to get adjusted to its environ
ment and is in shape to produce the
maximum crop of which it is capable.
For the reasons above cited it is al
ways advisable for the farmer to Sc
cure his seed just as near home as
possible, from his own field or from
that of a near neighbor. The disad-
vantage one is under in sending to a
distant house for his seed, in addition
to that mentioned above, is that the
seed is likely to be of larger variety
of corn than will mature we'll IN the
locality. in which case an early fros
would mean the ruin of the whole
crop
The Democratic advocate., 1908-05-08
LOOK TO YOUR HEALTH.
BLISS NATIVE HERBS.

The Great Blood Purifier, Kidney
and Liver Regulator, Sure Cure for
Constipation, Indigestion, Dyspepsia,
&C. 200 doses for $1.00. Mailed to
any address upon receipt of prices.
Also
BLISS NATIVE OIL
for Burns, Cuts, Catarrh, &C., and
NATIVE BALSAM
for Coughs, Colds, &C., at 25 and so
cents per bottle. Not sold in Drug
Stores. Prepared exclusively by the
Alonzo o. Bliss Co., Washington, D. c..
III. b. GRAMMER. Agent,
Westminster, Nd.
He refers, by permission, to the fol-
/ lowing persons who have used the Ma
tive Herbs, and testify to their efficacy
as a reliable family medicine.
Rev. P. H. Miller, H. H. Harbaugh,
Joel S. Fisher, Mrs. VIM. F. Helm,
NJ. E. Campbell, Jacob F. Elgen,
John E. Eckenrode Abram /. Geiman,
Joseph S. Witter, Mrs. Rebecca Wagner
Mrs. Elizabeth ]. Stoner, Carroll N. Lockard.
! jan Sly
The Democratic advocate., 1908-05-08
CASH IN KINDNESS.

There is many a dairyman who un-
derstands the science of feeding his
COWS, has his stables well lighted and
ventilated and handles his milk and
cream products in the most sanitary
manner possible who nevertheless does
not seem to realize the financial loss
he suffers every month in the conduct
of the dairy through the impatience.
roughness and oftentimes brutality of
the hired man who milks and has the
care of his cows. To do their best
cows must be gently and kindly treat
ed, and this is not only justifiable from
the humanitarian or ethical point of
view, but especially so from the stand
point Of dollars and cents.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-05-08

fruit kept best which was put into
storage as soon as possible after pick
ing and which was likewise handled
with most care from the tree to the
package In which it was stored. Again,
it was observed to be true with all
varieties, and especially with the ten
der Wealthy and Jonathan, that those
apples were in the best condition of
preservation at the end of the expert
ment which were not picked until they
were fully ripe. Underr1pe fruit OF
these varieties showed much shriyel-
ing during the period of storage.
Where apples were wrapped separate
ly in pieces Of paper they kept much
better than when put together loose
in the box Wealthies, which are but
fall variety. came through in splen-
did shape when handled in this man
ner and were in excellent market con-
dition. The Colorado Orange, Delavan
and Northwestern Greening showed
up in fine shape. The Malinda scalded
badly during the period of storage and
was not in marketable condition. In
emphasizing the necessity or a more
careful handling of fruit intended for
shipping or storage Mr.. Tenney, who
had just come from a six weeks tour
of inspection through the orange dis
tricts of California, stated that ex-
periments which had just been con-
cluded by the government seemed to
show that virtually all Of the loss
which has been sustained for years
past as a result of the spelling of lem
ons and oranges in transit, amounting
in some seasons to 100000, has been
due to a bruising Of the fruit as a re-
suit of careless handling, and he
stated that what was said with refer
ence to the citrus fruits was equally
true of apples.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-05-08
MAKE 'EM SCRATCH.

A method that is followed by many
in the feeding Of incubator chicks dur
ing the first few weeks is to scatter a
layer of short cut straw in their feed
ing place, next several handfuls of pre-
pared dry chick food, then a layer of
straw, then more chick food, and so on
until there is a pile of seven or eight
inches deep. AS soon as the little fel-
lows get to stirring around they are
given access to this food supply and,
following out an inborn instinct, at
once begin to scratch. The grain forms
a complete ration, while the exercise
they get in digging it out makes them
strong and vigorous. The only feeding
care required beyond this is the supply
ing of water and skimmilk if the lat
ter is ayailab