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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-11

ways jester. and, on the other hand,
Bray sometimes frightened her by his
gravity and earnestness.
Nothing ever seemed to upset him.
His clothes were always as trinity
neat as though he had just left his
dressing room, and Gordon had gain
ed laugh on his rival when he had
declared that Bray selected his clothes
to match his temper Both were lack
ing in violent contrasts. "Reter Per
lection" they had all come to call him.
and as for Dolly Tatum she was afraid
that she could not measure up to his
standards.
She watched him as he busted him
self with the light skiff, noting the
precision of his movements rather than
the unhurried speed with which he
prepared for the trip. The business
suit he had worn down from the city
! was scarcely boating costume, and
he looked out of place. indeed, as he
got the boat ready for the launching
AS he helped Dolly to her place in the
stern and prepared to shove of the
girl leaned back against the seat and
gave sigh of content.
II love the river" she said as Bray
took up the oars. 81 could not go back
without one more trip. l was on the
water every day last summer. It's a
shame to drag you out to row."
Il was only too glad to come" said
Bray calmly. I'm view of the fact
\ that this is the first time in months l
have not had to share your society
with others l consider myself fortu-
nate indeed"
Dolly's fingers closed over the side
of the boat She had trusted to her
skill to avoid personalities, and yet
the first speech had led TO an open
ing. There was logged look in
Bray's face which told that he would
not be put off.
Il have been trying to get at this fol
some time" he went on quietly, not
pausing in the strong, even strokes
that were carrying them rapidly to
ward the channel. 81 have been seek
ing an opportunity for putting my fate
to the test. You must know that
wv sOu' DoiiJ. I'LL AOI 'SAS SuN
cessful in masking my feelings where
lyou are concerned. Do you think tina
Iyou could learn to care for me, deaf-
care for me enough to marry me?
know that am not as lively as Cor
don, but love you very dearly. Per
, haps that should be argued as a poin
in my favor, though how could 1 hell
loving you'll or any other manT
Fl Dolly's face grew grave, and tn
) tender little mouth took on a droo
that made Bray long to kiss it. Sh
did not speak for few minutes, br
Hooked past the oarsman with eye
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-11

tween goods labeled democratic and
goods labeled republican" Thetwo men
met as Damon and Pythias at a Grid
iron dinner. President Roosevelt was
polite enough to couple the Nebraskan
with himself in a suggestion that the
wicked trusts like them equally well,
and Bryan eulogized the work of
Roosevelt
What room does that leave our
party loyalty? We have either been
taught to believe that a republican
can do nothing right, or that demo-
crat is always wrong. We have proud
ly been voting the same straight
ticket our fathers did. This summer
and next fall these same men who are
shaping each other on the back in
Washington will call on us to do it
again.
Mr.. Bryan found Secretary Taft in
democratic cloak room at the house.
Did Mr.. Bryan cry, 'Avaunt. false cal
tiff as he does in that romantic
drama "A Presidential Campaign Did
William II. Taft avert his eyes and
hiss traitor! demagog!' No. Not
quite. Why don't you Skinny on your
own side?' demanded Bryan. And
Taft grinned. Both are anxious to
run for the presidency on the same
platform, the Roosevelt policies
Bryan claims a copyright on this plat
| form. at that because he says the
Roosevelt policies are the same old
Bryan policies of '9G and 1900, packed
in new tins and relabeled. What
then, is a republican,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-11

"We are often asked to recommend
a good, reliable remedy for Rheuma-
tism," says H. o. Rolls. Although we
handle a number of remedies, plasters
and liniments for the temporary relief
of the tortures of Rheumatism, there
is one preparation especially that we
are always glad to recommend, for it
gives universal satisfaction, and that is
Rholoids." There is no disagreeable
taste, as the treatment is in globule
form. Rholoids eliminates the excess
i've Uric Acid from the system and de-
stroys the cause.
A free trial treatment will be mailed
on request by the Rholoids company
Washington, d. C. The regular 81 size
lis sold by Harper House pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-11

Rock Island, Feb. 11.-Editor The
Argus: | have watched with some
interest, as all we'll disposed citizens
should, the public discussion of pro
hibitiOn. The wave is spreading over
the country with wonderful rapidly
How long will it last? If We judge
the future by the past it will be spas
mOdic and be temporary in its influ-
.ence and harmful, at least, from a
dation of the world every nation, saw
age or civilized, has used beverage.
The natural man, in most cases,
Graves something, no matter how crude
the beverage may be in its manufac-
ture, the nations of the earth have
been accustomed to its use. The
writer is one who has never craved
the use of stimulants in any form. If
there are teetotalers, he thinks he is
one of them.
How can 4 prohibitory liquor law
be enforced? 1t never has been con-
tinuously and successfully enforced.
doubt if it ever will be- More than
so years ago the great apostle of tenn
perance, Neil Dow, secured the pas
sage of the prohibitory law in Maine.
have talked with citizens of Maine
on this question. They always stated
| that the law was spasmodic in its in
tluence and that as soon as the wave
subsidized the law became a dead let
ter. | am told that Neil Dow in his
old age admitted that the law was a
failure and that his life work had
been comparatively fruitless in trying
to enforce a prohibitory law.
| In our sister state of Iowa we know
that the enforcement of the prohibi
tory law has been a failure. Some
years ago, when the Kansas prohibi
tory law was supposed to be strictly
reinforced, | happened to be in Wichita
| saw a man on the streets intoxicated
made inquiries about the enforce
ment of the prohibitory law and wa.
informed that it was a dead letter
At first an effort was made to en-
iforce it, but the effert was spasmodic
and the law was q failure. In con
versation with a gentleman who hat
| lived in California, he informed M
that the talk about having no saloon
in some of the California towns wa
a farce. He cited one city about tn
size of Rock Island in which the cit
Zens boosted of enforcing strict Pre-
hibition. He said he had been in tn
town but 4S hours and standing O.
one of the prominent corners a ma
of fine address stepped to his side an
said, if he wished to indulge at an
time, by going up stairway near BY
stopping at the first door and givin
three raps, he would be admitted an
, get there anything he wished as
beverage. He further stated that a
the drug stores had back rooms i
which they kept their liquors. and ci
: liens on entering the store Wake
back and could ask for their flask
! 10 be filled. One morning this gel
, tleman was in a cigar and news stor
, and saw the proprietor come to tn
. front of the store with a basket file
> with TASKS. He inquired what tn;
lmeant. The proprietor said that aftt
the boys had emrtied their TASKS the
deposited them in a receptacle in til
; back room; that some mornings h
would have large number of flask
> which he sold to the drug stores. Tt
police knew all about this traffic an
winked at it. Georgia now has a stri
;, prohibitory law recently enacted. !
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-11

The Oregonian, published at Port
land, for many years a republican
paper, not long since declared its in
dependence of party and purposes
thenceforward to be thoroughly indie
pendent in its utterances, seems to be
making good. Here's one thing it says:
There is. at least one act for which
Roosevelt deserves censure-he spoil
ed a good stenographer by placing him
in the cabinet"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-11

The Georgia coroner said "the de-
ceased came to his death from drink
ing Jamaica ginger" which is cor
rected by the Louisville COurier-Jour
ral so as to read, the colonel died OF
grief and lack of his accustomed nour
ishment Notwithstanding heroic doses
of Jamaica ginger"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-11

A republican candidate for governor
has two serious propositions to con-
slider. First, he may be beaten for the
nomination by some other republican.
Second, he may be defeated for cleo
ton by the democratic candidate. If
the voters of Illinois vote in their own
interests they will elect a democratic
governor this fall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-11

Some political prognosticator who
claims to baSe his deductions on rea-
sonable philosophy maintains that
Fairbanks has the best chance of all
the republican candidates for the pres
idential nomination. Oh, what duck
SOuDi
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-11
GOVERNOR DENEEN GROWS
QUITE RO0SEvELTIkk

Continued from Page one>
of judgment. Concerning the charge
made by Wagner that he was denied
a hearing by the executive the state
ment says:
Trustee Wagner's resignation was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-11

1t is not so bad. after all, since vic
tim of Kentucky feud had the privi-
lege of ordering, his coffin a whole
month in advance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-11
Neinhhorhood Eauorite.

Mrs. E. d. Charles of Harbor Maine.
speaking of Electric Bitters, says: at
is neighborhood favorite here with
u.s." 1t deserves to be favorite every
where. 1t gives quick relief in dyspep-
STA. liver complaint, kidney derange-
ment, malnutrition, nervousness, weak
ness and general debility. Its action
on the blood, as thorough purifier,
makes it especially useful as spring
mSdicine. This grand Alternative tonic
is sold under guarantee at all drug
gists. SO cents. ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-11

ST. Louis Times: 1t must be some
satisfaction to Leslie NJ. Shaw to know
New York was willing to pay $4,000
to get rid of him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-11

The emigration from Kentucky con
tinues. But they have both feuds and
prohibition in Kentucky. And also night
riders
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-11

The republican full dinner pail is
obliged to be filled with free soup i'll
many instances.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-11
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue, Rock Island, Hi. I'm
tered at the postofiice as second-class
matter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-11

Gee whiz! They say the president
is preparing another message.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-11

Use DeWitt's Little Early Risers;
pleasant little pills. They are easy to
take. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-11

BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-11

TERMS-Daily, 10 cents per week
Weekly, 81 per year in advance.
All communications of argumentatlve
character, political or religious, must
have real name attached for puollca-
ton. No sucn articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every
township in Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-11

Tuesday, February II, 1908.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-11-18
TAFT TO GO TO CUBA.
He Will See the Island Government
Make a Fresh Start.

Cincinnati, Nov. 1S-President-elect
Taft lest here last night for Hot
Springs. Va, thus ending the visit
to his home city which has been the
subject of wide political speculation.
nave not seen a politician nor dis
cussed any political question since com
ing here" said Judge Taft. Il think
l have accomplished my purpose in
coming here, which was a personal bus
mess matter in which there is no pub
lie interest nor should there be-"
Bishop Oldham of the NJ. E. church,
VINO spent several years in the Philip
pines and came to this country to at
tend the recent missionary conference
at ST. Louis, had a long talk with Judge
Taft relative to Philippine matters. In
c1dentaIy the bishop took occasion to
express his hearty approval of the re-
Gently published letter written by Judge
Taft to a st. Paul clergyman, in which
he made clear his position relative to
the Catholic church.
An incident which pleasantly illustra-
ted the democratic demeanor of the
president-elect occurred at the home Of
Charles P. Taft, where Judge Taft was
guest. The servant came to him and
announced "a man at. the door, who
says you would not know him by name,
but he wants to see YOU
"Send him in," was the quick re-
sponse, whereupon there was ushered
before Judge Taft young man clad
in blue flannel shirt and workman's s
clothes.
Il want to get into the army"
He hesitatingly explained to Judge
Taft's question. We'll, my man, what
can 1 do for you?"
Il was told that because of a fault
in my left eye 1 could not get in, but
was told to get glasses and 1 could
get into the hospital corps and now
they say that l must have some exper-
ience to get into the hospital corps, but
1 have my glasses"
Were you born in this country?"
Are you a man of good habits? What
is your occupation? Have you a faith
er and mother? Were questions put
to the applicant who stood before the
judge with his hat in hand. They were
all answered satisfactory and the judge
remarked:
well young man, you look to me
like the type of man we want in the
army and if you will write me a letter
at Hot Springs, Va, I will see that it
gets consideration from the proper Of
ficerS."
The would-be soldier explained that
he had a brother who had served
through two inlistments; that his par
ents were both dead; that he had an
inclination to serve his time He was
of German parentage.
Judge Taft told his Cincinnati friends
that he would return to this city two
weeks prior to his departure for the
inaugural ceremonies at Washington
and should go from his home here to
the capital. He is planning a trip to
Cuba early in February to witness the
REIMBURSEMENT of American authority
and the Inauguration of the new island
government.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-11-18

about the forward pass and the other
new features" said DR.. Outland at the
meeting, so if it's to be anything like
a real game we'd better play under the
old style rules"
1t was not agreed whether the play
ers should be chosen from Kansas City
alumni of the schools or from all the
alumni. This will be arranged later.
If the teams are picked from all the
alumni and former students. two re-
markably strong teams would face each
other and the game would be worth
going long way to see. Both Kansas
and Missouri have old players who are
in good fighting trim right now They,
of course. would not be in training and
many substitutes would be used. never
theless the veterans could stage rafting
good football
1t is possible that George Tebeau,
owner of Association park, would, since
the game is to be played for charity,
charge little, if anything more than ex-
penses, for the park, which would be
in good condition after the ThanksgiV-
ing day game.
1t is estimated that such a game
would draw a crowd almost as learge
as that of the regular Kansas Missouri
struggle and would probably turn more
than SO 900 into the treasury of Mercy
hospital
The Topeka state journal., 1908-11-18
OIL PAINTINGS SUED.
Action Taken Against Mrs. Jack
Gardner's Pictures.

Chicago, Nov. 1S.-The United
States of America versus two oil
paintings ct al, is the title of suit
filed by the government for the for
Mrs. Jack Gardner of Boston and
smuggIed into the United States by
Mrs. Emily Crane Chadbourne of
Chicago.
The filing of the suit in the United
States district court brought to light
full smuggling is a costly venture.
When Mrs. Chadbourne brought Mrs
Gardeners art treasures Into the
United States from England last sum-
mer she listed them at the custom
house as "household effects roughly
valued at $4,000. An appraiser in
Chicago placed their value at
$S2,411. Mrs. Chadbourne was com
PEELED to pay the regular duty on
this valuation amounting to $29,2O3
and a penalty of S41,205, to total of
s7O.4O9. This, however, gave her no
right to the property. If she wishes
to regain that she must still pay the
appraised value of the shipment,
SS2,411. No move in this direction,
it is said has been made by either
Mrs. Chadbourne or Mrs. Gardner
and in the course of a few weeks it is
regarded as probable that an Italian
ancient and cunning make and
other articles will go under
the auctioneer's hammer to the
highest bidder. After filing the suit
United States District Attorney Edwin
w. Sims explained that the suit was
purely a civil action having no
reference whatsoever to the criminal
statutes bearing on smuggling. Mrs
Chadbourne's only legal connection
with the case at present is that she
may redeem the property. Should
she choose to take this course, the to-
tai cost of her experience with the
custom officials would reach $152, $50.
Mrs. Gardner. whose enthusiasm as
on two continents, and Mrs. Chad
bourne. a member of the wealthy
Crane family of Chicago, met in Paris
and when Mrs. Gardner decided to re-
turn to America she turned a number
of her art treasures over to Mrs
Chadbourne. The latter transferred
her residence to England and used
them in decorating her new home
When she, in her turn, started for her
native land she decided to bring back
with her the valuables intrusted to
her by Mrs. Gardner with the pur-
pose of turning them over to the
owner. When the case came to light
friends of Mrs. ChadbOurne de-
clared ignorance of the business and
legal technicalities. Mrs. Chadbourne
actually believed that the works of
art having been used in her house
for decorative purposes, really were
household effects.
1t is stated that criminal prosecu-
ton of smugglers, particularly where
there has been full restitution to the
government, is infrequent.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-11-18

stocks stocks hold higher than last night. Union
Racife ian P Beading. Northern Pacific, Canad-
Western and Wabash had advanced y sH6t
Stantlal fraction and Wabash preferred
point; Amongst the stocks showing frac-
Lonal declines We're United States Steel
81; Paul and Third Avenue.
There was more or less irregularity to
Inc. ine .iradlng. large advances in some of the
Ieading as well as some of the less active
STOCKS giving a spotty appearance to the
market Later. the entire market began
TO drop and some of the Standard Railway
STOCKS sold frsctionally below yesterdays
Great Western debentures advanced three
points. Duluth. South Shore and Atlantic
ed paederTed -, St Louis and San Francisco
second preferred and American Agricul-
q1l t4ral Chemical ia. Louisville and Nash
SllIe 19s. Northern Pacific 11z. American
SneIting ia and Union Pacific, Chicago
ana ana Alton. Missouri Pacific, Lake Erie
and Western. Atlantic Coastline AmaIga-
mated Copper, Anaconda. Interborough
Metropolitan preferred and Virginia Car
9nha on "a, Ghemical l. Third Avenue ran Off
Southern Pacific''s rise to 19Os establish
ferred advanced ~. Union Pacific reeov-
ered to above lS4 in sympathy, but the
Gaespohse res In the general list was mod
crate. Canadian Pacific gained >, Mime
spolisand St. Louis preferred 11k and In
ternational Paper l. Illinois Central, Min
neapolis and St. Louis and General Elec-
trio declined ia. and Delaware and Hud-
son. southern Railway preferred, Consoli-
oated Gas and United States Rubber l.
BondS were firm.
= Activity subsidized when the advance in
resultant narrowness in the price fluctua-
flons Atlantic Coast line gained pa and
Lackawanna fell s. but the movements
otherwise We're unimportant
A sharp setback took place in the middle
OF the afternoon when Union Pacific was
forced pack to yesterdays closing, after
rising above lS4 again. Southern Pacific,
Northern Pacific. Canadian Pacific Anal
gaInated and Smelling also reacted a point
and Reading dropped as much below last
night s closing. Brisk bidding for st. Paul
lifted it to $50 afterwards. but the rally
which followed in other stocks was not
maint aimed.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-11-18
CALVE SAVES HIM.
Sings for DIR. Bull. Thought to Be
Dying, and He Revives.

New York, NoV--1S.-Dr. William T.
Bull. who has been dangerously i'll sew
eral weeks at the Hotel Plaza, sat up
in bed for ten minutes today after
Nine. Emma Calve, the prima DONNA
had gone through several songs to cheer
what she believed was a dying man
I'm going to get we'll" he said. as
his face glowed with life. He talked
and laughed with his wife and the
doctors who believed his death was
certain.
I'VE will prepare at once to go to
Europe. I want to make a trip to Ger
many where can live quietly and full
" recover"
DR.. Bull appeared to be a new men.
The voice of the singer had aroused him
from his despair and turned his
thoughts in a new direction. The doc
tors were amazed. Mrs. Bull was al
so strange that they could hardly be-
lieve what they saw. Nevertheless. it
was real
DIR. Bull was almost in a stupor
when he heard someone mention the
name of Nine. Calve.
Il would like to hear her sing
again." said the stricken man. Nine.
CaIve had long been a friend of the
doctor and his wife and had visited
them often.
Mrs. Bull went straight to Nine.
Calve The great singer hurried to the
sick room and for more than an hour
went over all the faVorlte songs of
the doctor She went through Ger
man. Italian, Spanish and French opera.
Then she sang some of the popular
songs of the day Nine. Calve knows
them all BY that time he was sitting
in bed propped up with pillows. He
had taken on new life, and as Nine.
Calve watched the effect she suddenly
began to sing ragtime, and the patient
began to applaud her.
BY the time she had finished he
seemed changed man. An hour later
he began taking nourishment like a
man who was hungry, and he says he
does not intend that gloom shall per
wade his sickroom again.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-11-18
CHALLENGED MISSOURI.
Kansas University Alumni Would Play
Football for Charity's Sake.

Kansas City, Nov. 1S.-If the alumni
of the University of Missouri will ac-
cept the challenge sent yesterday from
the alumni of the University of Kan
sas, veteran Kansas and Missouri foot
ball players will clash at Association
park the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
The game is to be for the benefit of
Mercy hospital. The challenge does not
state whether the game is meant to
furnish money or patients for the hos
pital.
Nearly 10 graduates and former stud
ents of the University of Kansas lunch
ed together at the Sexton hotel yester-
day noon. Aftere the luncheon bust
Eess meeting was held and DIR. John H.
Outland, an old K. .. football star,
was authorized to challenge the Mis-
souri, alumni for a football game
If the contest is pulled off it will be
under the old rules-the five yards in
three downs, knock down and drag out
game.
THE old men don't know anything