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The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-11
ORIGIN OF OPIUM
Europe, Not Asia, as Generally Believed, Its Native
 Soil
ITS CHEMICAL CONSISTENCY
Evolution That the Plant Has Undcr- gonc--Chncse Invented the
 Opium Pipe,

I nat Europe IS lne OflBlHal OOOle ol the opium popny and not Asia, is even more contradictory of our settled tradi- tions and belief that the fact that Eu- ropeans gave tobacco to the east Yet 1t is the fact that opium, like tobacco, came to the Far East from Europe The opium poppy does not grow wild in Asia; 1t Is d cultivated variety of q Mediterranean poppy, the Papaver setI- gerum, which has Q pale purple flower and was conveyed, long ago, by man from the Levant to Asia, says the Lon don Telegraph We have true poppies of four species which grow wild in England, all with splendid scarlet or crimson petals, easily distinguished from one another by the shape of the seed hoxes or capsules, which they form If you scratch the surface of the seed capsule of one of these pop pies milky juice appears It Is this which is collected from the capsules of the much larger opium poppy in India and China, and when dried forms a hard brown cake, which is called "opi- um,' Tt consists of resinous matter, in which is contained small quantity of the invaluable narcotic called "mor- phia, and also small quantities of other powerful posons
 The pale-purple poppy of the Med iterranean CPapaver setgerum was cultivated hundreds-even thousands
 of years ago in the south Of Europe and on the Mediterranean shores of Africa not for opium, but for the oil which can be expressed from the seed, ''poppy-seed oil" The oil is free from narcotic properties The purple poppy seeed is an article of commence used as food, both in the pure state and for adulterating other oils The earliest cultivation of this poppy Is even as re- mote in Europe as 1000 years, for WIG find that the Swiss lake-dwelers of tho Stone Age cultivated 1t, and hat the variety they obtained was nearer to tho wild Papaver setigerum than Co the modern opum-poppy, Papaycr somni- ferum. How and when 1t first was re- cognized that the narcotic substance : opium could be prepared from the juice exuding from the cut capsule is not exactly known, but It is probable that 1t was not until the carly Middle Ages that the poppy was cultivated for the habitual use of opium as a narcotic indulgence and that its earlier cultiva- ton was. as to some extent Is the case at the present day, for the sake of the oil contained in tho seed, its use in medicine requiring hut very small supply The ancient Greeks were well acquainted with the cultivated poppy Homer mentions It. and at a much later period Theophratus and Dinscori- des do SO They call 1t "mekon," and were aware of the somnlferous prop critics of the sap.
 Dioscorides, whose wonderful hook on plants dates from the first century of our era, speaks of the drug derived from the sap hy the name 'opos, and 1t is from that word that the name "opium" has come. The Romans culti- vated the poppy before the republic, and mixed it's seed with their -four in making bread The story of King Tar
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-11
English Ignorance of AmcrIcs.


 Comment was mace in these columns the other day on the statement in Black and White, an English periodical, that Mir. Taft had risen from the hum. hjcst circumstances Now the London Graphic comes 70 hand with "a weird portrait of the prpgdent-elpcl. or whon, it says that ho is "ramiliarly known as Fat BilL'" Who ever heard that nickname applied lo Mr, Tano Certain. lr it k not famllIar though he has often enough been called "EiR Bill" which Is different English ignorance of America has been frequently dwell upon. x certain measure Of such ig- uoraurc is ualura and inevitable, but fl does seem as Ir substantial Journals like Rose mentioned ought to be bet or informed Tho Graphic ls also du. thOrlty for ihe statement that m thu last hours of the campaign " H learned Judge was ever present to whisper in tho sufferers ear lhe statistics which Mr. Tafl- with broken voice shattered nerve and wearlod brain --in vain at tempted to memorlze'
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-11

Those whose familiarity of the mineral resources ol Alaska give them right 10 an oulnion believe that there Is hero a large field for mining which can only be developed by the construction Of a raIread from the Pacific seaboard 10 the Yukon bHsn
 "The time will come whom we will have several lrUk lines with many branches, m9king all the mineral bear ing parts of the territory accessible at all tines. These schemes may appear visionary but Wien We reflect that Alaska, with Us primitive system of transportation has already added to tho worlds wealth to the extent of over Sl6OOl0000, there seems to he some Justification for tlls opinon,'
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-11

In the Revue de Mecanique, M Haouy points out that while one inch equals g53g95H centlmeters. the ratio tsos3 (eduals 2.536Sl can be used for all prac- ticaI calculation, 1t being less than the hundred part of one centimeter below the true value Conversions can read fly be made on the slide rule by using the proportions: Inches; centlmeters: lG0. s.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-11
JEWELLERS.
IT IS BUYING TIME NOW.

We have q very complete stock of Holiday Goods and waiting to show it to you--Natchcs. Rings. Brooches, Scarf Pins, Bracelets Silver Purses, Sterling Silver, Cut Glass, Sets of Brush. Comb and Mirror, Clocks, etc
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-11

Mdude-Tm a little uneasy In my fold him | might some day Now. would you call that promise? Marie
 No l should call 1t threat Tit Bits
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-11
XMAS GIFTS

It is none too soon to make selections for Christmas. For Women we have a fine assortment of BROOCHES, BUCKLES, BON BON DISHES, BRUSHES, COLOGNE BOTTLES, LoRGNETTEs, MANICURE ARTICLES, MIRRORS, PHOTOGRAPH FRAMES, SHOE HORNS, TEA CADDIES, WATCHES and BEAUTIFUL RINGS.
 MonSOn'S
 Jewelry
 Store.
 S57-85o Chapel St,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-05

ant is conducted by two young ladies
who style themselves domestic econo-
mists. and they have the backing of
the Practical Housekeeping associa-
ton, an organization formed for the
purpose of teaching the inhabitants of
the tenement districts how to live eco
nomically At present the young la
dies give their services. but they be-
iieve that in a short time the scent
meal can be so figured as not only to
pay all expenses, but there will be
small salaries for the workers.
The food is scientifically cooked, and
while the portions served are not ex-
travagant, they are sufficient for a
good meal The managers claim that
the scheme is entirely practical and
they believe that in short time they
can educate the women of the tene-
ments to prepare attractive meals at
home at a similar cost.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-05
Bryan Billed for washington.

The signs thus far all point to the
election of William j. Bryan. The
latest sign that has come to public no.
tice showing that Mr.. Bryan is destin-
ed to be the next president is one fur
nished by a clerk in the employ of the
b. & o. railroad. 1t seems that the
accounting department of that railroad
issues a list Of stations with an audit
number of each station, and in billing
freight the clerks are required to show
on the waybills both the number and
name of the station on which the bill
is made. By constant use of these
numbers the clerks become familiar
with them. and often refer to the var
ious stations by number only.
When the announcement was made
in the Office at Parkersburg, W. Va.
that Mr.. Bryan had received S92 votes
in the Denver convention. one of the
clerks remarked at once that S92 was
.tnalumber of Washington. d. c.. and
that M Bryan had evidently been bill
ed out IA Tupper shape.
1t was founa. that the 615 votes re-
ceiyed by Mr.. ,Taft would put him off
at Shinnston, W. vas-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-05

Now he was esSorting her to her
bone.
ut was delightful trip" the girl
declared quite pleasant enough to re-
pay me for missing my Italian
your Italian?" repeated the man in
puzzled tones.
Didn't Grace tell you?" was the
careless response. He is an organ
grinder but very different from the
rest of those sort of people. He
dresses like brigand. He comes al
most every day and it is such fun to
hear him talk I fancy he must have
lived thousand years to have per-
formed all the deeds of valor he re-
counts. 1t is perfectly fascinating to
listen to him.
at is like a book talking TO you but
no book was ever as picturesque as he
is In what l suppose you might call his
stage clothes. since they are part of
the show. ! suppose at home he is as
dirty as the rest and has n wife and
host of children. but he has been such
a blessing this summer. l mean TO
put him in my new book. l really
feel ashamed when I realize that I
cannot offer him money He won't
accept it, so l have to pay him in
smiles"
"Worth a thousand times as much
as any coin in the country" declared
the escort CALAMITY. II can see that I
shall have to purchase street piano
and develop my imagination"
'And be like him!''
The sccrn in the girls tones cut like
knife. For Il moment Luigi fingered
his never absent stiletto. Then he
shrugged his shoulders and made his
way to the street.
That afternoon he took Paulina for n
walk. and they stopped at one of the
cafes for an ice. Luigi caught up the
little brown hand that lay on the table.
81 shall have to measure this for a
wedding ring" he declared. This
week / made the last of what your
father demands We must be mar
ried soon.''
"And thought that perhaps you had
fallen in love with some American
girl" cried Paulina. "You have been
so cold lately
american girls!' echoed Luigi.
Bah! They are as cold as ice. as
hard as marble. 1 love an American
girl-never."
Luigi laughed loudly at the thought.
The sting of establishment had done
its work well. Once more Luigi loved
Paulina as he had before ne became a
dreamer of dreams.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-05

spencer Memorial Pastor, whose Re-
turn is Desired by Congregation.
was the unanimous adoption of res
olution requesting the return of the
pastor, Rev. F. E. Shut, who came to
the church year ago.
District Superintendent w. r. Wiley
presided. Reports read showed that
the membership had increased so dur
ing the year and that the church was
in the most prosperous financial condi-
ton since it was founded
Officers were elected as follows:
Trustees-G. w. Saville, G. l..
Boomer, l.. X Eihl, Andrew Olson,
Moody. J. A. Pauley. J. F. Witter.
Stewards-Omer Cowden. John Elm,
Clair Smick. Henry Bowes, Edward
Gregg, A. C. harrison, w. E. Hill,
Clayton Sellers, l.. H. johnson. Wal
lace Young, Mrs. G. w Saville, Mamie
Dillon, Mrs. w. E. Hill, Mrs. Elva
Whiteside.
New Committees Named.
The committee for the conference
year of 190S-09 are:
Foreign missions-Mrs. G.. l.. Boom
er, Jessie Eckhart, Clayton Sellers.
Home missions and church extern.
K a-Mrs. Eva Smick, Maude Slocum
Percy Freeland.
Freedmens aid-William Gauley
C. A. Wood, Mrs. Sarah Hartwell
Florence Morley.
Education-Viola harrison, Mabelle
Compton, Ernest Henning. Herbert
Swanson.
Temperance-H. NJ. McCaskrin
thomas Jones, l.. X. Eihl, Clair Smick
Mrs. Helen Swingle, Mrs. Ida Klinger
Tracts-Mrs. Thomas Jones. Henry
eta Love, Mrs. John Hushman. Mrs
Nelson.
Conference claimants-Mrs. Pauley
Mrs. James Gauley, Mrs. South. Mrs
Eva Foote.
Church music Earl FTeeland
Charles Greer, Mrs. NJ E. Leverich
Jessie Whiteside, Fred Slocum, Bes
sic Olson, A. C. harrison.
Sunday schools-L. X Eihl Andrew
| Olson. Clair Smick. Edward Gregg
Henry Bowes. Mamie Dillon, Mrs
Mae Mahaffy, Mrs. Olson, Irving Hart
well, Mrs. Ada Gregory, Mrs. Johr
Bowes.
Church records-W. Il. Hill. T.. B
| Wood, Fred Slocum.
On estimating the pastors salary
Andrew Olson, Clair Smick, Mani,
Dillon, Mrs. w. E. Hill Thomas Jones
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-05
Then and Now.

The following passage from the es-
say of John Fiske, on Thomas Jeffer-
son, aptly applies to the present pc.
litical situation:
Just as good many people be-
lieved some years ago that the cleo
ton of Mr.. Cleveland meant the as
sumption of the rebel war debt. the
undoing of the work of reconstruc-
ZION. the instantaneous overthrow of
the tariff, and all manner of vague
horror, so in 1900 the federalists
believed that the election of Mr. JEFF
ferson meant the dissolution of the
union and the importation into Amer
lea of all the monstrous notions of
French Jacobinism
And just as after the election of
1876 some good people were so
afraid of what Mr.. Tilden might do
that they were ready to sanction the
shabby trick that kept him out of
the place to which he = had been
chosen, so after the election of 1900
there were worthy people whose ideas
of right and wrong BECAME so con-
fused that, rather than see the great
and pure statesman. Thomas ,Jeffer-
son in the White house, they were
ready to surrender the government to
the tender mercies of such a scoun-
how men lose their heads at such
times. One would suppose that they
were electing, not constitutional
magistrate, but, shall We say, a Rus
sian car? No for not ever a car
can go far in working changes at his
own sweet will. They seem rather
10 argue as if president were like
The king in fairy tale, with unlim.
tied capacity for evil. New England
clergymen entertained grotesque
conception OF Jefferson as a French
atheist, and 1 have heard my grand
mother tell how old ladies in Con.
necticut, at the news of his election
hid their family bibles because it was
supposed that his very first official
act, perhaps even before announcing
his cabinet, would be to issue an ukase
BORDERING all copies of the sacred vol
.tuc " TX
seized and burned.
when people get into such state
of mind the only thing that can cure
them is an object lesson. Mr.. Cleve
lands administration. human and fal
lible, but upright and able, has lately
furnished us with such an object les
son In the, first eight years of this
century the presence of Mr.. Jefferson
IT the head of the government edu
Gated the American people i'll sim
liar way. but far more potently in tina
Especially plastic and formative time
AS political leader we have hardl!
seen his equal
The above, though written before
William J. Bryan ever became can
didate for president, finely answers
The absurd objections sometime
urged against him. His election il
November is the object lesson needed
to cure the state of mind of his op
DonentS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-05
HARRY THAW DEFENDS SELF
Taken Into Court to Answer in Pro-
ceedings Of Witness.

Foughkeepsie, N. Y, Aug. 5,-Harry
*. Thaw was taken, from his quar-
ters in the Duchess county Jail today
to Fishkill to appear before the ref
cree as defendant in a suit brought
against him by DR.. John p. Wilson
for $500 for services as an expert wit
ness in the recent habeaus corpus pro-
ceedings. Thaw disputed the amount
but was willing to pay about $500.
Thaw appeared in good spirits and
chatted cheerfully.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-05
A Fi,e-Cent Nfeai.-

1t is source of a great deal of-ssom-
fort to a host of New Workers wra,
have felt the pinch of hard times to.
know that they can get a good meal in
Manhattan for nickel, and if they
wish to be extravagant7 and add three
cents to their outlay, they can have
some dessert. In addition to satisfy
ing the wants of the inner man, this
Inexpensive meal is so conducted that
the man or woman who feels he or
she would rather die than accept aims
of any kind cannot possibly have any
objections to partaking of this repast.
1t is straight business proposition.
not philanthropy, or based on charity
in any way.
This novel and inexpensive restaur-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-05
JUMPED FROM SHIP INTO SEA
Sailor on BattIeship Fleet Missing OFF
Fiji Islands.

Suvu, Fiji Island. Aug. 5.-The u.
S. Atlantic fleet at O'Clock last even
ing was in latitude 1854. south longi-
tude 1880 west, 1,017 miles distant
from Auckland.
Albert e. Heisel. seaman of the
battleship Wisconsin, has been miss
ing since July 81. The testimony be-
fore the board investigating showed
he had been suffering from melan-
|cholia since July rs. 1t is believed
the man committed suicide by jump
ing overheard
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-05
Humor ano Philosophy
SMOOTH WORK WINS.
By DUNCAN NJ. SMITH

The man who prospers on the job
, And wins the boss eye
Is not the one who knuckles down
And makes the feathers fly.
The one who rises to the top
Ascends. in fact, like smoke
Is he who filters every time
The old man cracks joke.
1t is not by the work performed
With diligence and care
That men who understand arrive
At that fine goal called There.
For smoothness is a surer way
Than energy by half
The listening to the boss jokes
And knowing when TO laugh.
The high directing one who tells
Men when to come and go,
Who says who shall promoted be
And who shall stay below,
Desires to see the work progress.
But still the honors fit
From those who only tell to those
Who understand his wit.
And so il you would be the one
Who up the ladder glides
Be watchful for the boss jokes
And laugh to split your sides.
It's easier than lifting bags
Or shaving with a pick.
And 1t is better by a mile
To help you turn the trick.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-05
For an impaired Appetite,

To improve the appetite and
strengthen the digestion try a few
doses of Chamberlain Stomach and
Liver Tablets. J. HI. Seitz of Detroit.
Mich, says: "They restored my ap-
petite when impaired. relieved me of
a bloated feeling and caused pleasant
and satisfactory movement of the bow
els" Price, 25 cents. Samples free.
All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-05

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. s, 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, 1908-08-05

Philadelphia Record 1t would be of
some interest to learn the names of
the New York business firms that are
alleged to have insured themselves
with the Lloyds against the election
of Bryan. If there be any such it is
20 to l that they will be found to be
promoters of wormy corporations or
Wall street spectators.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-05

The United States government cost
Of living shows the average ST higher
than in 1906. 44.4 higher than in 1897.
ard 29.5 higher than the average for
the past 10 years. Roosevelt ruin and
terror of Taft!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-05
Poor Memorie.

Poor Memories.
Not every hat election bet
Which now is gayly laid
When all of the returns are In
Will then and there be paid.
The one recalls it to the letter:
The loser is a good forgotten.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-05

The republican managers appear to
have received inside information that.
railroad rates will not be raised until
after election
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-05
Happy Medium.

Little johnny is going to be a great
investigator when he grows up"
Where do you notice the symp-
toms?'
Even now he has discovered how
TO be too sick to go to school and not
oil"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-05

Senator William b. Allison was not
only the premier senator of Iowa, but
one of the nations veteran and ven
cradle statesmen. He was a typical
republican. the dean of the upper house
of congress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-05
,l8, 900 MAaCHERs IN PARADE
Big Event Of Knights Of Pythias Con-
Nentjon at Boston.

Boston. g-.l-The principal event
of the Knights 6f-Pythias convention
today was a great parade of subor-
djnate lodges and Pyrhian Sisters.
Lieutenant George &. Wfaxg. chief
marshal of the parade. ANNOUNCED
about $4,000 would be in line.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-05

We have all heard of the hand
writing on the wall, but it is the hand
writing on the checks that publicity
is demanded for.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-05
ASK HIS RETURN
Spencer Memorial Methodist
Congregation Pleased With
Work of Pastor.
ENDORSEMENT OF Mr.. SHUT
Reports Show Growth of 80 Members
in Year and Most Prosperous
Condition Financially.

The fourth quarterly conference of
Spencer Memorial Methodist church
was held last evening and was well at
tended The feature of the evening
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-05
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

I hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for the democratic nomination for
representative from the Thirty-third
senatorial district. subject to the de-
cisfon of the democratic voters of the
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, 1908-08-05

Billy Sunday has endorsed Dick"
Yates. and is speaking in his favor.
Dick is sure of salvation if nothing
else.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-05
Beer That Is Beer.

II you want to drink good beer, order
the Davenport Mating company's pale
export. Delivered anywhere in Rock
Island. Both phones, north 16s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-05

How much will Mr. Rockefeller give
the republican campaign fund now he
has no fine to pay?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-05

Mr.. Taft went TO Oyster Bay to in
dictate his Declaration of Dependence
on Teddy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-05

Under the republican system of
trust busting it seems probable the
Standard Oil trust will escape en-
Iirely
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-05
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

When you need friend badly you
don't know where TO look for one.
That's why you need one.
Being married TO a strenuous wom-
an keeps the average man from getting
dull.
The divorce lawyer is the man who
teaches you how to- be single though
married
Some people may know how to be-
have themselves who still need to
prove it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-05
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
second avenue. Rock Island. Ill. [En-
tered at the postoHlce as second-class
matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-05
conformino TO the Craze.

"Why doesn't the pawnbroker add
another ball to his sign?'
"Why should he do that?"
ITO make it reallstic-four balls and
ont /"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-05
Lowly Start,

Lowry Start.
How does the gopher dig bis hole
without throwing up any dirt?"
THAT is easy enough. He starts at
the bottom"
Indeed. smarty. But how does be
get to the bottom?''
He is born there"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-05

When all is over somebody always
starts up again.
No man is Indifferent to his own In
terest, and he who says he is 1t will
pay to watch.
The moralist says there is good in
everything. but sometimes it seems We
just have to take his word for 1t.
The man who knows woman like q
book finds later that he had skipped
several chapters.
Boys will be boys when their loving
relatives wish that they would merely
be quiet.
~ =
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-05
GETTING Even,

"Just plain john Brown"
THAT is ALL"
But You used to have a middle
name. Why did you drop it,"
The man | was named for died and
forgot to leave me any of his money"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-05
Had Preferences.

Had Preferences.
"The lecturer said that man should
kiss his wife at least three times a
day.
THAT seems like a good idea. Don't
you think so?''
I'D want to see the wife before COM
hitting myself"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-05
Lone One,

He is hero of three wars"
But he doesn't draw pension"
NO: that is where the hero part
ZONES in"